“I don’t swing your way man.”  She stated, having been hit on by as many men in her lifetime as by women.

            “No Ma’am, I know that, this is for you.  I’ll be waiting over there when you are ready to leave.”  He walked over to a long black limo.  Ivan‘s brow furrowed in skepticism.  She pulled the invitation from the envelope and read.

You are invited to a Gathering Of Friends

Don’t pack

All clothing will be provided

Bring no money

Just yourself.

            She went to the car, looking around for camera’s, wondering what Kit had in mind.  Or if she was on some sort of show like Punk’d.  This didn’t sit well with her.

            “I have to work, so I guess the ride will have to wait.”  He shook his head no and told her that it had been organized with her employer that she’d been leaving town for a few days.

            “Well, well, my woman has gotten all of her chickens lined up doesn’t she.”  Ivan jumped into the limo and sat back in anticipation.

****

            Bette was talking on the phone, trying in desperation to find something new and different for the summer show.  After everything that had happened with Provocations, she was putting everything in order long before it needed to be.

            “No, you see I want to do something with photography, something edgy and riveting.”  She said into the phone, pacing the office as she did. 

            “That’s your garden variety stuff, get back to me Lennard.  Find me something that will pop, just by word of mouth.”  Bette took off the ear piece and threw it onto the desk, exhausted.

            “Bette?”  James asked, stepping timidly into the office.  She’d been in a wicked mood all day, barking orders.

            “Oh god, if you tell me there is an emergency…”  He shook his head and handed her an envelope.  Bette wondered what sort of benefit was being thrown now.

You are invited to a Gathering Of Friends

Don’t pack

All clothing will be provided

Bring no money

Just yourself.

            “What the?”  She asked the empty room, stepping out of the office and standing at James‘ desk, giving him her question look.  Her arms crossed.