“I know.  I guess I just the thought of being in charge get to my head a little.  I didn’t mean to disrespect you or everyone else.  I’m sorry.”

           “It’s okay,” she said, leaning in to give Aaron a hug, “just don’t do it again or I’ll have to kick your butt,” she said teasingly, giving him a little punch in the arm.  Tina thought of Aaron as a little brother and tried to watch out for him as much as possible.

            Bette stared in awe at Tina as she and Aaron finished their conversation. 

            This woman is amazing. 

            James leaned into Bette and said, “Pretty cute, huh?”

           “No.  More like absolutely stunning.”

            James gave her a puzzled look and then began to laugh, “No, I meant the guy not your blonde bombshell.”

            “Hey,” she said poking him in the ribs, “she’s not a bombshell.  She’s a work of art.  Oh and you’re right, that guy is pretty cute.  Maybe you guys will hit it off.”

            “Hopefully.  But I doubt it’ll be anything like what just happened between you and Tina.”

            “What?”  Bette said a little embarrassed.  She wasn’t aware that everyone witnessed their moment. 

             “Oh, don’t deny it.  You’re smitten.”

             “Damn right I’m smitten.  I just didn’t know that everyone else knew.”

             “Bette, not only did everyone see the way you two interacted but the smile that’s been plastered on your face kinda gives it away.”

             “Is it that noticeable?” Bette chuckled.

             “You’d have to be blind not to see it,” James said with a grin on his face.

             Everyone was startled when another man entered yelling, “BETTE!”

            “My God, Cooper, you almost gave me a heart attack.  What’s wrong?” Bette asked with a concern face.

            Tina and Aaron had inched their way back over to Bette and James, both taking in the sight before them.

           “The shipment,” he said trying to steady his breathing, “it didn’t make it on the plane.  It’s not going to be here in time for the show.”

           “WHAT!” screamed Bette.

           Now it was Tina’s turn to see the Alpha come out of Bette.

           “Get the fucking airline on the phone.  If that shipment isn’t here by 2pm tomorrow, heads will roll,” she yelled walking briskly out of the room.