We all are.
Drew: Mom, this is Bette Porter.
Bette extended her hand but was surprised when the older woman pulled her in for a hug.
Margaret: We hug here Bette!
Bette: Yes I see that now.
Margaret: Please come in.
Bette walked through the foyer, her mouth agape. IT was all Italian marble and hand crafted. The house itself was a work of art. The beautifully framed paintings in the hallway captured Bette's attention first.
Margaret: Drew tells me you are an artist.
Bette: Oh hardly. I love art, but I'm better at appreciating it then creating it. These paintings are amazing. The detail, the brush strokes, the color.
Drew: My sister actually painted these.
Bette's eyes grew wide.
Bette: Really? They are incredible!
Margaret: Come inside you two. Everyone is so excited that you're here.
Bette's hand was captured by Margaret as she led her into the living room. It looked like a family portrait. Drew's father sat in the leather chair at the end of the room, while Drew's other siblings were seated across the couch.
Drew: Ok, let's take this from the top. Everyone, this is Bette Porter. Bette, this is Michael, Blake, Monica and my father Daniel.
They all waved happily and Bette extended the same.
Bette: It's a pleasure to meet you all.
Daniel: Come Bette, sit. Can we get you a drink?
Bette looked around. What she wanted was a martini but if no one else was drinking she had planned to pass. Michael was holding a beer,Blake had what looked like a cosmopolitan Monica had a glass of white wine and Daniel was holding what looked like scotch.
Bette: Sure, I'll have a glass of wine. Thank you.
Monica stood and made her way to the bar at the end of the room. Bette took notice of the way she walked. She watched her wavy blonde hair sway behind her.
Bette: Thank you.
Monica turned back to Bette.
Monica: No problem.
Daniel: So Bette, Drew tells us you are an avid fan of the arts.
Bette: Oh, it's my one true love in life.
Drew: Well art and me.
Bette smiled back at Drew.
Bette: Yes, of course you.
Daniel: I sit on the board of the community arts education project and I can't begin to tell you how much work needs to be done.
Bette: You don't have to. I already know. They are taking the arts out of schools and transferring the funds over to sports.
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