Bette made her way to the other side of her desk and sat down, Ten thirty, Argghhh! She thought, still unaware of what the meaning of her meeting this morning was.

Eleven oclock rolled around and Bette made her way into the conference room, still in the dark over why she had a meeting with the board. She opened the double doors to the room and noticed that the others were already seated.
Ahhh, Bette, please have a seat. A man said to her pointing to a chair at he table.
Bette almost hovered to the chair he had pointed at, she sat with out a sound and looked at Franklin for some kind of clue, he didnt offer one.
Bette, there is a reason that we have asked you here this morning, and dont worry, we are not firing you
Well thats a relief Bette sighed.
Bette, we understand that the whole provocations ordeal was very staining on you, with the general nature of the exhibit plus the added stress of the media coverage, and lets not forget Fae Buckley A woman at the end of the table stated. Bette nodded to she that she understood.
To put his simply Bette, we are giving you more money
What
We feel that you conducted your self with such grace so as not to disgrace the CAC, any of the artist or the work and your self, so we felt that it would be appropriate to give you a raise. Another man explained.
Bette, we are giving you a fourty per cent raise to show you that we really commend they way you have conducted your self over this time
Wow, um, ok, thank you
Bette you dont have to thank us, you did this one on your own
Thank you
Now if you will excuse us we must be off, but thank you again Bette A man said smileing at Bette.
Ok, thank you again. Bette said as they all made their way to the door, all but Franklin. He stood from his chair and collected his things.
You see I told you I wasnt bad, He said making his way to the door.

Bette made her way to her office beaming, followed in toe by a curious James. Once inside he closed the door behind him and stared at Bette.
Ok boss, spill it James said eagerly.
Forty per cent Bette said smiling.
What, oh my god, congratulations
Thank you
Holy *****, thats a lot of money
Yeah, it is. Bette said nodding.
Ok, well I will leave you to it boss, congratultaions again
Thanks James

James left the room closing the door after him. Bette leaned back in her chair and smiled to her self.