“It was Angie’s idea.”

            “Wow. But also doesn’t surprise me. She probably doesn’t even remember me.” Shane nodded even though Bette couldn’t see her.

            “Probably right B.”

            “How about this, get all the girls together, bring them out for a visit. I’d like to see everyone. And don’t tell me a damn thing about them, I want to hear it from that myself. Ya’hear?”

            “Loud and clear.”

            “Talk to you soon Shane.”

            “You know it.” As they hung up a waitress ran up the stairs.

            “Boss, we ran out of martini olives!” Bette smirked.

            “Use grapes.”

Meanwhile in Tina’s home.

            “An email popped up as she was IM’ing Alice and Tasha. She looked at it and recognized the hotmail address.

                     Hey T,

                             Here’s Bette’s number. Use it sometime.

                            Love,

                           Shane

Tina sat for a moment then dialed the number on her cell. She waited a moment before someone picked up.

“Hey there, what can I do for you?”

“Hey, is Bette Porter there?” Tina asked hesitantly.

            “Sure is sweety,” Tina heard the woman yell Hey boss!! Phone!! Before another voice was heard.

            “Bette here, what can I do for you?”

            “Hey Bette.” There was silence on the other end other than the music and hoot and hollering of the occupants.

            “Hello Tina, how are you?” Bette asked softly.

            “I’m good.”

            “I hear you’ve been looking for me.” Bette said as she sat down.

            “I have. Angelica wants to meet you.”

            “Well this is what I have to say, fly out, head to Phoenix in Arizona, and Shane will give you directions. I’m not talking till then, until I see you both. Don’t question why, I won’t answer. Okay?” Bette wanted to make sure that they were both coming before she spoke to them. She wanted to see them face to face.

            “When do you want us out?”

            “Whenever you two are ready.”

            “Okay.”

            “Bye T.” Tina smiled after hearing her old yet familiar nickname.

            “Bye B.”

TBC…..