The next day Bette was sitting at her office with Shane and Alice. “I’m telling out of all the women Jodie and Amy could’ve thrown at me, this one’s amazing. Hanging out with her for ten days is going to be a walk through the park” Bette said smiling.

“Yes, its only nine days longer then you’ve ever spent with any girl” Alice said.

 “That’s why I didn’t go to the gold immediately.” Bette said.

“Oh,” Alice said a little shocked that Bette hadn’t slept with Tina.

“I’m taking my time. This is a marathon. Not a sprint” Bette explained.

“Ten days is a marathon??” Alice asked surprised.

“Ok ok, it’s more like that…meter hurdle. The point is she’s on the ropes guys.”

“Wow that’s a lot of sports analogies.” Alice said.

“That’s it?” Shane asked looking at Tina’s bag.

“That’s it” Bette said.

“Have you looked inside?” Shane asked.

“No.”

“Do you have an ethical problem looking through another woman’s purse?” Alice asked.

“Yes, I guess I do.”

“Aren’t you curious?” Shane asked.

“Well yes, but I mean looking through her purse that sounds so…invading!”

“Unless of course she left it behind intentionally.” Alice said.

Understanding dawned on Bette. “Mmmm she’s clever.” 

“Well I don’t have a problem.”  Alice said, opening the bag. “Mmmm lets see. Papers, pen Ohhhh is that Dior’s new lipstick? Do you know how hard it is to get it? I’m taking it!” Alice said, going through the bag’s content.

“Alice you’re not taking anything!” Bette said.

“I wonder if she has cash!” Alice said taking out Tina’s wallet. “Ohhh lunch’s on me ladies!” She said taking out Tina’s credit card.

“Alice!!” Bette reprimanded, “Put it back!!”

“Fine fine….. sheeesh!” Alice said putting the cards back. “Oh what do we have here? An envelope” Alice said, “Maybe there’s a check there!” She opened the envelope. “Oh, It’s just basketball tickets” She said disappointedly.

“Oh my god!!Knicks tickets for tonight’s game!!!” Bette said getting excited.

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Tina was sitting at her desk. “Delivery for Tina Kennard” A delivery boy holding a huge bouquet of white roses said. Behind him were three more guys each holding a bouquet. He looked at Tina “Where do you want them?” he asked.