“He’s the one who really taught me about life, but most of all love.  My dad was semi-retired, so I spent a lot of time with him.  My mom was always going off on location and she really wasn’t the nurturing kind of person.  But my dad made up for whatever I was lacking from my mom.  My parents were crazy about each other.  They were married twenty years when I came along.  They were always hugging and kissing.  I’d always make a face, like ‘how gross.’  But now that I’m older, I wish I could have that kind of undying love, fidelity and respect for each other after thirty-three years of marriage. I had wonderful roll models.”

  Now let me tell you about this house.  It was designed and built for the Kennard family by John Lautner.  He is a famous architect known for using natural earth friendly products in the construction of his homes.  He was way ahead of his time.  He apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright for six years.  Lautner was born in Michigan like my family.  Lautner designed the office building that my dad’s law firm owned.  John and my dad were great friends. This home was a present from my dad to my mom for giving birth to me!

My dad leased this house to Paramount Studios.  My family only used the house when my mom came to California to make a movie, usually during the summer.  Then our family would stay at the house.  It was always available when my mom worked here.  That was one of the stipulations of the lease.  Paramount made the mortgage payments, insurance and taxes.  When my mom passes on the house will revert to me.  I will be the legal owner. There are two lots next store.  My brother owns one, and my sister owns the other.  It’s like we have a compound!  The good thing is Paramount Studios has had so many owners over the years, I don’t think they realize that they can use the house.  I think they think it’s just for my mom when she works.  Luckily when I take over ownership, I’ll only pay taxes on $100,000.00.  My brother takes care of the paperwork, so it’s not going to be a big deal when it reverts.  So guys, it looks we have a beach house at our disposal!”  Bette sat up and just looked at Tina in amazement.  Tina says to Bette,  “Looks like your wish for beach house in Malibu is coming true!”  Bette squeezed Tina’s hand.