SYDNEY: Eventually everyone begins taking loved ones for granted and looks to others who will give them new attention.  The natural course of relationships involves betrayal•either in a big way or in a million little ways.  I don’t want to be pat of Tina’s betrayal. 

The cockpit bell rings indicating that cell phone must be turned off.

BETTE: I have to go.  Bye Syd.

SYDNEY:   Never say good-bye, Bette, just so-long.

BETTE: I’ll call you later this week.

INT SYD’S BUCKS COUNTY PA FARMHOUSE – CONTINUOUS

Syd clicks off her cell phone and drops back on the couch, resting her head on the rear of the couch and shutting her eyes.  The door bell rings and Syd gets up to answer.  Tasha enters the brownstone,  places her suitcase on the floor and hugs Syd.

SYDNEY: Welcome!  How was your flight?

Tasha looks Syd over.

TASHA: Great. Your’re looking pretty perky for someone who’s been up all night.

SYDNEY: How’d you know?

TASHA: I saw Bette at the airport.  She told me everything..

SYDNEY: (suspiciously and guarded) She told you everything?

TASHA: Yeah, about the multi-million dollar donation, the double date.  (hesitates and proceeds gently) Mrs. Lee and Susan’s heart.

Tasha tenderly touches Syd’s arm to comfort her.

TASHA: Why don’t you get dressed and I’ll make breakfast. (Tasha holds up a bag from the deli and smiles) I came prepared.

SYDNEY: Sounds like a plan.  (pointing as she speaks) Your bedroom is back there. Kitchen is there.  Make yourself at home.

INT SYD’S BUCKS COUNTY PA FARMHOUSE – SEVERAL MINUTES LATER

Syd, dressed in kaki’s and a sweater, enters the kitchen and sits at the table which has been meticulously set by Tasha.

SYDNEY: Did you find everything you needed?

TASHA: No problem.

Tasha places two plates of eggs, hash browns and toast on the table and sits down with Syd.  Syd surveys the table and smiles, obviously very pleased.

TASHA: What are you smiling about?

SYDNEY: All of this.

TASHA: All of what? It’s just breakfast.

SYDNEY: Not just the breakfast, it’s your sensitivity, your attention to detail.  You have everything just the way I like it (Syd picks up a bottle of hot sauce) even down to the hot sauce. (Tasha smiles and blushes.  Syd reaches across the table and gently places her hand on Tasha’s forearm)  Thank you for taking such good care of me.