It didn’t help that Jodi had been in Los Angeles for two days now and had neglected to see her or even call her and let her now she had arrived safely. No, Bette had to hear that from Phyllis Kroll. That only spurred Bette on further. She took a sip of her water and cracked her knuckles.

"Bette, Jodi Lerner is here."

"Send her in."

Here goes nothing.

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-Hi, Baby. Did you miss me?- Jodi advanced on Bette, pulling her into a hug and then trying for a kiss.

"No. I can’t. We have to talk."

-What’s up? I’ve missed you so much, I’d rather not talk, I’d rather do.-

"Then how come you haven’t called me? You’ve been here for two days…look, I don’t want to argue I just need you to hear me out…"

-I see more than I hear.-.Jodi grinned,

"Sorry, I fell into that." Bette tussled with a curl that had gone astray, "I don’t think we should see each other anymore."

-Why not? I thought we were having a good time.-

"We were. I’m just not as evolved as you. I have a problem sharing, or being shared. We have two totally different views on life, Jodi. I want a relationship and I don’t know exactly what you want, but it’s not what I had in mind when I found you in New York."

-So, you’re ending this? Just like that?-

"I’m sorry, Jodi. I really am. I really care about you, trust me. If I hadn’t I wouldn’t have stolen that sign for you. I wouldn’t have stuck it out for as long as I did. I think I’m falling in love with someone else, Jodi."

-And she can have you when I don’t…-

"Didn’t I just say that I have a problem being shared and so does the woman I’m falling for? I want to make a go at it and if I choose to do so, I can’t be dating you at the same time. I hope one day, we can be amicable."

Jodi didn’t say anything. She placed her hand against Bette’s cheek and rubbed it slowly. She smiled lightly. Bette took this as a sign of Jodi letting her go. Bette touched Jodi’s hand and brought it to her lips. She placed a soft kiss against it and let it go. Jodi left the room and closed the door behind her.