“Hello girls”, she said with a devilish smile. Helena then reached for Tina’s hand and leaned in to kiss her cheek. Feeling very uncomfortable, Tina pulled away with an annoyed look on her face.

Trying to maintain her composure, she said in a soft spoken voice, “I have nothing to say to you.” She takes Alice by the hand and they walk away.

Alice, being the outspoken one, then says, “I can’t believe she had the audacity to speak to you. THAT *****!” Dana, just laughed at Alice and it brought a smile back to Tina’s face.

“Come on, let’s find Bette,” Tina said.

“There they are. Bette! Kit! the girls called out.

With their calls being unheard, Bette and Kit proceeded to go out the front door. The warm fresh air greeted them, they each took a deep breath, inviting it in.

“God!” Bette said, with relief. “I had to get out of there.”

“Are you okay?” Kit asked with concern.

“Yes, I’m fine. I just need a minute,” Bette explained.

And then the door swung open, Alice popped her head out, “Yeah, here they are, Tee,” she reported.

Tina walked out and over to Bette. “Everything okay?” Tina asked, sounding worried.

“Yes, I just needed to get some air.” Bette said reassuringly.

“I’m feeling much better now. We should go inside,” Bette remarked.

Allen Barnes was just coming up the corridor as Bette and Tina made their way back inside. Alice, Dana and Kit followed close behind.

“You look so lovely,” Allen said to Bette, after suddenly spotting her. “And this must be Tina,” she added adoringly.

“Yes. Hello, Allen. It’s nice to finally meet you. Bette’s told me so much about you,” Tina said, as she took Allen’s hand and gave it a firm shake.

“I’m sorry I haven’t had a chance to greet you before now, “Allen said to Bette apologetically. There are so many people pulling in so many directions.”

“It’s understandable Bette told her, no apology needed.” They stood there for a while chatting on about how wonderful everything was. Allen was so amazed, she wondered to herself, “Why didn’t I do this years ago? There is a time and place for everyhting,” she thought. “And now was diffently the time. This muesum was the perfect place.” Allen was so happy with the decision she has made.