"Show starts at nine-o’clock, I’ll leave your names with the doorman.  What’s Dana’s last name?"

"Fairbanks…"

"Fairbanks?  The tennis player?"

"One in the same! We’ve been friends since we were 7 years old. She’s more like a sister… You’ve heard of her?"

"I have… one of her sponsors is a collector… I met her and her partner, Harrison, at a benefit… also, a friend of mine, Alice, has a huge crush on her!" Bette laughed. 

"Really?  Dana has a fan crush?" Tina giggled.  "She’d never believe it… she’s a bit modest and somewhat of a closet case!" she revealed

"The closet? Really? I assumed she and Harrison…"

"Oh no!  He’s more feminine than most women I know… their manager thinks it’s good PR, though" Tina laughed

"Now it makes sense… I thought my gaydar needed calibrating… I mean, he is obviously flaming and she is really, REALLY gay…" Bette blew out a breath, relieved that her instincts were still in tact.

 
Tina looks up, shakes her head, giggling, "I know… so gay!"  Remembering Dana needs some help with her self-esteem, "Um, is Alice… gay?"

"As the day is long!" Bette chuckled, then becoming serious, "I’m not sure if you’re aware but I am too… gay… I mean it’s not like I advertise, but I am proud and far from closeted… I hope that’s not a problem… one never knows these days…"

‘She’s nervous again… so sexy’ Tina smiled, casting her gaze down, a blush rising to her cheeks, then raising her shimmering hazel eyes, she looks directly at Bette "No, not at all…" she whispered, then nervously clearing her throat, "um, will Alice be here Friday?"

"Alice is everywhere!" Bette laughed. 

"Excuse me if I’m being presumptuous… Dana is a little insecure… I’ve been intending to help her with her self-esteem… Do you think it would be alright to introduce the two of them… that is if Alice is available?"

"As a matter of fact she is!" Bette seizing the opportunity to play match maker for her meddling although, well meaning friend, "I think that would be a great idea"

"Great. Well, I really need to go check on Dane… she had a lot too much to drink last night…" Tina laughed then lowering her voice an octave, "…Thank you for lunch… everything was wonderful…" her eyes searched Bette’s.

"The pleasure was all mine, Tina" Bette’s voice hinted a seductive tone.

‘Oh my god… that voice is… wow… I wonder if she talks dirty in bed?’ Tina thought as her eyelids slowly opened and closed

‘I’m definitely having an affect on her’ Bette thought proudly. She then retrieved one of her business cards from her bag and wrote her personal number on the back. "Here’s my cell.  Please, call me if you need anything at all… Do you need a ride?  I’m parked over by Jax."

"Thank you. I appreciate it" she took Bette’s card, their fingers lingered momentarily, the magnetism evident, "I think I’ll walk. I’m not far…" Tina smiled

"Let me walk you out." Bette offered

As they descended the stairs they met up with Kit near the exit

"Leaving so soon?" Kit asked

"Unfortunately I’ve got to get back to the office… I have a meeting to prepare for" replied Bette

"Everything was delicious, Kit… Best Shrimp Remoulade I’ve had in ages!" Tina shook Kit’s hand, "It was a pleasure to meet you"

"Come back anytime, girl!"

"Thank you!" Turning toward Bette, winking with both eyes, she smiles sweetly, "I’ll see you Friday, Bette."

"Looking forward to it" Bette waves, watching Tina until she’s out of sight.  She turns to see Kit staring daggers into her, "What!?"

Kit is holding her stomach laughing, "Girrrrrl… mmm mmm mmmmm… if I could cut chemistry with a knife I’d have B&T pie on the menu!"

Bette rolls her eyes, chuckling "B&T pie? Hmmm… I think I may have a new ‘usual’"

TBC