She opened the hotel room door and rushed inside, hastily throwing her purse on the floor and sitting on the bed with a gasp. Her hands came up to her head, her fingers pressing against her temples, trying to […]

Chapter 46  Only the Beginning

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A month later

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Tina’s living room, night: Tina hangs up the phone, looking thoughtful.

Bette walks in and frowns.

Bette – Are you O […]

Chapter 45  The Gang

Previously:

Mrs. K. – What did we do wrong?

Tears stream down her face.

Tina – Mom, you didn’t do anything wrong. There is nothing wrong!

Her eyes well up with tears.

Mrs. […]

Chapter 44  Thanksgiving

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A month later

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Tina’s bedroom, early morning: The shower is running and Bette is alone in bed, still sleeping when the phone rings … once … twice.  She […]

Chapter 42  Mi Casa, Su Casa

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Days later

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Tina’s office, morning: Tina is at her desk gazing at the Janet Crow picture on the wall and looking pensive. She makes a phone cal […]

Chapter 40  Midnight Moon

Bette’s house, late night: Bette comes home and notices that music is playing on the stereo and the glass door to the backyard is open. She walks outside and sees Tina, eyes clo […]

She came to slowly … drifting between a tired, dense sleep and some awareness of being in a bed. Her body was covered in sweat. Her eyes still shut, she could hear the faint noise of a shower running. Who was t […]

Chapter 38  Nothing but the Truth

Bette Porter Gallery, main room, night: Bette returns to the main room and walks over to David Ross.

David – Once again you found gold, Bette! His work is magnificent! The […]

Chapter 36  Stressed Out

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Days later

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Bette’s office, evening: Bette hangs up the phone upset and looks intently at her computer screen.

Bette – James?

James shows up at the do […]

Chapter 33  Introductions

Tina’s office, morning:  Tina is on the phone with Meg.

Meg – So, how was it?!

Tina – It was great! She loved you!

Meg – Good! In order to get the merchandise, she needs to […]

Chapter 29  What Friends Are For

Previously:

Meg – What to make of this?

The blonde shrugs and shakes her head.

Tina – I don’t know …

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Bette – She is right! I don’t see any girlfriend either […]

Chapter 26  A Woman of Her Word

Previously:

Alice – OK, you’re right. Time to claim your property!

The gallery owner stands up with an intense look.

Alice – Be cool!

She admonishes the brunette […]

Chapter 23  The Movie Set

Previously:

Bette – One day I would like to see you in your element. See how bossy you can be.

The producer chuckles.

Tina – Would you like to visit the set? […]

Chapter 21  Rule Breaker

Previously:

Tina – I’m not even sure I’ll have free weekends for the next few weeks. But yes, perhaps we can meet her at The Planet.

Bette – My schedule will be busy too. I hav […]

Chapter 19  A Tough Day

Bette’s pool, afternoon: Bette is lying in a pool chair while Alice and the two friends are talking in the water. She is daydreaming and a smile appears on her fac […]

Chapter 16  A Dinner Date

Previously: Tina’s lips curve up as Bette nuzzles her neck.

Tina – Com’ere …

She whispers, turning around and kissing the brunette with urgency while wrapping her arms around he […]

Chapter 14  The Parent Trap

Tina’s apartment, evening: Tina is in the kitchen preparing dinner while her mom sets the table and her dad watches TV.  

Tina – What are you guys going to do tomorro […]

Chapter 10  A Dream

David Ross’ garden: The image is hazy, as in a dream.  Bette and Tina are in the garden facing each other in front of the Greek goddess.

The brunette slowly caresses the blonde’s face w […]

Chapter 7  The Joke

Previously:

David – And then I would use all my beauty tricks to seduce that stunning woman! You do have tricks, don’t you, Tina?

The blonde smiles self-consciously.

Eric – I’m pict […]