Alice slowly recovers from her shock. She had set out to learn more about Charlotte and it appeared that she had hit the jackpot. “That is your ex?”

            “I thought that was fairly obvious.”

            “Is she a model?”

            Charlotte laughs, the tension leaving her eyes. “No she is in advertising. Don’t be so impressed, she has had work done. That is not her nose and it looks as if she just got her eyes done. Not very well done either,” Charlotte stops herself and continues regretfully. “I shouldn’t be catty; she is undeniably an incredibly attractive woman.”

            Alice slams her hand against the table, making the glasses and the other women jump. “Oh my God! You are number two!”

            Bette eyes Alice, “Number two? What the ***** are you talking about?”

            “I know who she is! Dr. Charlotte Kline! How could I have forgotten? Number two on the plastic surgeons to the stars list! You stopped practicing about 2 years ago after some sort of family tragedy. Your business partner took over the practice but lost a lot of the client base because he isn’t as good as you. Um, let’s seeI remember! You moved out here from New York five years ago. In the city you were well-known and respected for your work with burn and accident victims. I can’t believe I didn’t remember sooner!” Alice was practically jumping up and down in her excitement.

            “A plastic surgeon? I never would have guessed,” Bette says more to herself then anyone else. She looks at Charlotte, confounded with this tirade of new information.

            Charlotte stares at the stage as the band begins to play. “I think this evening has been full enough. I am going to call a cab.” She stands up,” I am sorry to cut the evening short.” Charlotte was overwhelmed; the room was closing in on her.

            “We came in my car. I will drive you back. You car is at my place, remember?” Bette pulls her car keys out of her purse.

            “Alice, you should really learn to use your gifts for good instead of the useless information,” with that Charlotte turned and walked toward the door.

            Bette frowns at Alice, “Have I ever told you that your time is always so impeccable. Obviously she had not told us about that part of her life for a reason. I’ll call you later.” She turns from the table and follows Charlotte.

            As she watched Bette leave, Alice breaks out into a wide grin, “Ok, Charlotte I’ll use my powers for good and you are going to help me.”