Finally Bette was able to make a complete intelligible sentence.  “I’m with the California Arts Center.  I spoke with Ben Mitchell yesterday, and he said it would be possible for the studio to loan a couple pieces of artwork to the CAC for a benefit. (There’s a pause.)  So I’m here to pick them up.” Bette said.  (Again a pause)  Tina cocks her head.  She looks confused.  “ Miss Porter, I think you’re in the wrong office.  This is the Script Development Department #203.  I think your looking for Master Props Department #303.”  Tina said sweetly.   Tina then buzz’s Katie:  “Hi, would you please call Ben Mitchell in Props #303 and tell him Bette Porter is on her way over.  Thanks Katie!”

Bette throws her hands up just as she is standing to leave and says, “I totally fucked up.  I am so sorry.  You must think I’m a total moron, please forgive me!” Tina comes from behind her desk and hands Bette her business card.  With her arm around poor, dejected, Bette’s shoulder, Tina says, “My cell phone number is on the back.  I’d like our first date to be jeans and tennies, you know, casual. OK?  Oh yeah, by the way I’m straight!

With that, Tina opens the door and pushes Bette out without giving her a chance to respond.  As Tina continues to look at the closed door, She says, “What just happened?  I just kissed a woman for the first time!!!! I just made a date with a woman and I’m straight!  What the fuck am I doing?”  Meanwhile Bette is still leaning against the door, unable to move, when she says to herself, “What the fuck just happened?  Did Tina Kennard just ask me out on a date?  …. So Miss Kennard your straight….  Oh baby, not for long….not for long!” 

***CHAPTER TWO***

TINA’S OFFICE

Deep in thought, Tina made her way back to her desk and plopped herself down in her chair.  Her mind was racing a 1,000 miles an hour.  BUZZZZZ… Tina jumped. “Yes Katie what is it?”  “ I just wanted to let you know I was running down to the commissary to grab some lunch.  Can I bring you back something?” Katie inquired.   “You know what, I am getting a little hungry.  Could you get me a Cobb salad and a Green Tea?”  Tina asked.  “Sure thing boss.” Katie said sweetly.  “Thanks, and Katie if your not meeting anybody for lunch, why don’t you bring your lunch back to the office and we’ll have lunch together….  Actually Katie, I need your advice too.”  Tina said.  “Okay boss, see you in a few.”   “Wow! Tina wants my advice!  Is this cool or what?”  Katie said excitedly.