On the ride over to Bette’s Tina let Helena off the hook minutely.  “You can stay in the car.  Angie insisted that she had to talk to me in person before she goes to bed tonight.” 

               “Thanks.” Helena relaxed a little.  She really did not want to upset Bette at this time. 

                 Alice, Bette and Angelica were having dinner when Tina arrived.  Angie was the first to notice her as she came through the door.

                   “Wow, Mom you look nice.”  Angie flashed her big Porter smile.  God this kid was good for her ego Tina thought. 

                    “Thanks, Angel.”  Tina smiled back and ran her hand through her daughter’s unruly brunette curls.

                     “Wow is right.”  Alice stared at her.  “It’s been a while since I’ve seen you all gussied up.  I thought this was a business dinner.”

                     “It is at Nadine’s’ we are trying to woo Kate Arden a hot lesbian director for one of our projects. We might go onto the Sahara after dinner.”

                    “I’ve heard of her.”  Alice exclaimed pleased.  “Her last film won some hot award.” 

                    “Yeah, that’s her.” Tina replied.  She had studiously been avoiding looking at Bette but knew any further avoidance would not go unnoticed by Alice eagle eyes.  Bette’s eyes were shamelessly roaming all over her body.  Tina interrupted Bette’s survey by addressing her.  “How are you tonight, Bette?” 

                    “Good, Angie is right you look great.”  Bette replied with lightness that she did not feel.  Tina looked hot.  The brown print dress clung suggestively to Tina’s curves accentuating her breasts and legs.  She loved Tina’s well-defined runner’s legs and the heels highlighted her tight calves.  The neckline in the front gave a nice view of Tina’s cleavage while the open v in the back topped it off.  She was not happy that Tina would be charming some lesbian director looking as good as she did.

                    “Where’s Helena?”  Alice asked.  “I thought the two of you had to go to this thing together?”

                     “She’s waiting for me in the car.”  Tina replied.  “I just stopped in on my way to say goodnight to Angie.”