Tina smiles. This is why I love you so much.

Why? Bette not sure what she was getting at.

Tina kisses her. You are always so thoughtful.

Bette kisses her back. Thank you, I guess I have my moments.

With that they both look back at Richard.Bette places her hand On Tina’s bare skinned knee. And a shiver runs through her body that didn’t go unnoticed by Bette. Tina turns her mind back to Richard and says.. What would you suggest given that bit of information?

First how many people are we feeding?

One hundred twenty-five to thirty roughly, right?  She looks at Tina.

Yeah that’s right.

Ok ummm…he makes a note of that. Then looks at Laura. How about prime rib? Or better yet the beef wellington we did for the Jones’ anniversary?

With the roasted fingerling potatoes and warm wilted winter greens…Laura says that it would be a great choice. Bette starts moving her fingers lightly on the inside of Tina’s knee the word fingerlings caught her attention. Tina had to place her hand on top to make her stop it was distracting. She turned and smiles at her giving her that behave look as he spoke.

He looks to them and tells them some of the ingredients and also says he would make it for them one evening of their choice so they could give their final approval.

What about for the ones who don’t eat red meat? Tina asks.

Would a fish dish be ok?

Yeah that would be ok. Don’t you think? She looks at Bette.

Yeah, what kind were you thinking?

A ummmm…Chilean sea bass on a bed of noodles with sauteed vegetables.

Oh that sounds great.

Good I will fix that for you also. He is taking notes as they talk and Laura is already writing down everything she would need to make these dishes for that many people.

Ok ummm drinks, appetizers, desserts?

Oh we have someone doing the cake and drinks…uhmm we were thinking a wine with dinner and maybe coffee when we serve the cake. And have appetizers? she looks at Tina. Yeah I would think so. Tina nods yes.

Ok , we also recommend water and tea.

Yes of course. Bette says

Were you picking your own wine or do you want us to suggest one?