In the car on the way to The Planet, Bette turned to Tina who was driving “Baby, I want to talk to Shane about Carmen. She’s been avoiding Carmen ever since we broke up. Any thoughts on the issue?”

Tina thought a while before saying “Hmm, I do kindof feel responsible for that, I know Shane holds us on a pedestal, she’s all like if they can’t make it, then I definitely can’t either. She has so much love to share though, and I believe Carmen is perfect for her. Tell you what, you talk to Shane, you’re closer to her. And I’ll talk to Carmen. We need to get those two back together. You need to tell Shane to buck up and get a little spunk to get her woman back. And I’ll tell Carmen to give Shane another chance.”

Bette nodded “Yeah that would be great. Shane has been skirting the issue; I think she’s afraid she’ll hurt Carmen again. She knows how hurt Carmen was when she pushed her away. So, we’ll pull them both aside?”

Tina pulled into The Planet’s parking lot “I believe Carmen is  DJ-ing again tonight, I’ll talk to her in the booth.”

Tina flashed a smile at Bette, then held out her hand to her “Come on babe, we got some fixing to do!”

Bette smiled her Porter smile back and wrapped her fingers around Tina’s, kissing her on the cheek as they walked into The Planet where the club was almost in full swing.

“HEY PORTARDS!!” Alice shouted.

Bette and Tina gave each other quizzical looks, raising their eyebrows. “Alice, what  in the world did you just call us?”

“Portard. You know, Porter and Kennard, PORTARD? Isn’t it brilliant?” Alice said nonchantly, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

Bette rolled her eyes, and turned her attention to the rest of the gang.

“Hey Kit, hey Shane, hey Dana! Oh Shane I wanna talk to you, Kit, could I use your office?”

“Hey baby sis, sure go ahead, here’s the key.” Kit replied.

“Hey Bette!!” Dana cheerfully said.

“Hey Bette, erm, sure.” Shane coolly answered.

Bette squeezed Tina’s hand, exchanging a knowing glance with her before heading over to Kit’s office with Shane.