Josie: “TinaI’m sorry I played around a little. It was too good to pass up. I didn’t know that Eric was going to call right then. I can’t believe you told him you were taking a test. What did he say? Tina: “He didn’t say anything, I hung up. And you.you *****, I cannot believe you did that to me. I thought I was going to pass out. I was so sure it wasI am so relieved.”

Josie: “Hey Kennard. I think you have a call to make.” Tina: “ERIC? I canNOT  talk to him right now.”

Josie: “NO, not Eric although I do think you need to tell him you’re not pregnant. Bette. You need to call her before you lose your nerve.” Tina: “Oh rightBette. You’re right I do. But as far as Eric. Well he can just suffer for a little while. It’ll do him good to worry that his too perfect life might be flawed.”

Josie: “You’re evil you know. You come off as a sweetheart. But you Ms. Kennard

Tina and Josie laughed at Tina’s comment as Tina’s thoughts began to drift to Bette. She unconsciously smiled as part of her dream began to replay in her head in technicolor. Just then the phone rang…again. Tina was again startled and was snapped out of her fantasy. Good thing she thought as she saw Josie looking at her with concern.

Tina: “Jesus, Eric is certainly persistent isn’t he.” BEEEP. “This is Tina, leave a message.”

“Tina?..Tina this is Bette Porter. We met last night at the gallery. IumI found your earring. Please call me when you get a moment. My number is 555-2368. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.” Tina stood frozen. The moment she heard Bette’s sultry and slightly nervous voice. Her knees buckled. She had heard that voice hours before in her dream. She definitly wanted to hear it again…She picked up the phone but not in time to catch Bette. She dialed the numbers slowly. She waited as the phone rang…once…twice…”I know you’re there Bette, pick up”…third ring. Tina’s heart began to sink…then…

Bette: “Hello?”

Tina: “Bette! Hello. I’m so sorry I didn’t make it to the phone in time.” Bette: “OhIam I interrupting something? (please say no, please say no)

Tina: “Nowellnot really. I have a friend visiting.” Bette: “Oh well, I canI can call you back” Tina: “NO! She was just leaving.” Tina smiles sheepishly at Josie who drops her jaw incredulously at her as Tina mouths “Sorry”

Bette: “Great! I mean, that’sumTina listen I found your earring today. It’s really beautiful. I wanted to return it to you. Are you busy later?” Tina: “Thank you Bette! I can’t believe you found it. (Josie rolls her eyes dramatically) I’m free tonight in fact. BetteI appreciate you looking for it. I don’t mind coming to get it. It’s the least I can do for all of your trouble.” Bette: “Oh, it was nothing. What I had in mind was maybe a little on the social side. We’re all going to Milk tonight. There’s some new DJ there tonight and she’s supposed to be really hoter I mean talented. Interested?”

Tina: “Milk? I’ve never heard of it. What kind of club is it? Should I dress up?” Bette: “Is that a yes? Because if so then you just need to dress like you wanna dance. It’s adance club. Pick you up at 8?”

Tina: “Oh, ok. Will yourfriends be there?” Bette answered completely oblivious to the reference that Tina made to Gloria.

Bette: “Yes. It should be a lot of fun. See you later Oh and Tina?”

Tina: “Yes?”

Bette: “Thanks for the note”

TBC – Sooner than last time I promise. Do you all like where this is going so far?