"Is that where the stars go?" Donna asked embarrassing Jackie.
"It is," Bette smiled being patient with Donna.
"It begins at Wilshire Boulevard," Donna began to read the popular facts from her book. "I'm sure we can't afford anything on the street, but it would be nice if we ran into some celebrities. We also want to tour your studio Tina, if we can. I brought my autograph book for when we see someone famous."
Tina shot a questioning look at Jackie who merely nodded to confirm her mother had, indeed, brought her autograph book.
"I was hoping for one particular autograph," Donna said giddy from the excitement of even thinking about who she wanted to meet. "I know it may seem silly to you girls, but I just love Pat Sajak."
"From Wheel of Fortune?" Dana sounded shocked.
"We're more into Vanna," Shane said as she wiggled her eyebrows.
"She could turn my letters anytime," Alice added sipping her coffee.
"You shouldn't make Wheel of Fortune dirty," Donna scolded.
"That is sacrilegious," Tina agreed. "It's a family game show. That being said, he won't be at my movie studio Mom. We don't do game shows."
"He should be in a movie, he's very handsome."
"Well he isn't," Tina said in a curt tone.
Bette placed her hand on Tina's thigh under the table to gently calm her down. Bette knew Tina's shortness was due to her sexual frustration, which wouldn't be relieved for another week given her family was there and staying at their house.
"I could see Mr. Sajak in a lead role in a movie," Donna continued with her adoration of Pat Sajak. "I watch the game every night. I'd certainly go see a movie with him staring in it."
"It will never happen," Tina muttered as she played with the napkin in front of her.
"I'd like to take a tour of Bette's gallery."
"I'd be honored," Bette smiled at Donna taking an interest in her work.
"Jonathon," Donna turned the focus on her husband. "You wanted to see a football game didn't you?"
"I did, the Raiders are my favorite team."
"We can do that," Bette muttered as she sipped her coffee.
"It's been a dream of mine to see them play in person."
"It's a straight person thing," Alice explained without hesitation. "We'll get you tickets though. I can get them through LA Magazine. Just tell me how many you want."
"One for each of us I'd imagine," Jonathon smiled as he looked around the table.
"I don't know anything about football," Shane spoke up.
"I know it has sweaty men running around in tight pants," Alice offered laughing at the look of disdain that crossed Shane's face.
"I have to train for my match," Dana smiled knowing she had a viable excuse to skip the game.
"You have a tournament?"
"I do."
"It's a good thing I came then," Donna reached into her purse once more and pulled out another book.
"That bag is like Mary freakin' Poppin's bag," Alice said shocked at what was packed into Donna's purse.
"It's a book about the power of positive thought," Donna explained. "Basically it says that if you think you'll win the match, you will Dear."
"This is for me?" Dana hesitantly took the book and plastered a fake smile on her face.
"It will work, not to mention we'll be in the stands cheering for you!"
"You want to come to my match?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world," Donna announced proudly. "When is it?"
"In two days."
"Do we need special tickets?"
"I can give you passes to my friends and family box," Dana offered hesitantly.
"We really should use the day productively then," Donna stood up confusing the table with her actions. "We need to get supplies."
"Supplies?" Tina asked confused.
"For our signs, if we're sitting in Dana's box we need a variety of signs to cheer her on. I'll need glitter, poster board, markers..."
"Did she say poster board?" Dana asked scared.
"And glitter," Alice smiled as she whispered her response to Dana.
"We'll have to make the signs at your house Tina," Donna continued as she gathered her things. "It's the only place we have room until Natalie gets here."
"Who?" Alice's eyes shot open.
"My cousin Natalie," Tina laughed at Alice's reaction.
"As in she rented a U-Haul and is on her way to Bev-er-ly?" Alice asked making an offhanded joke about the show 'Beverly Hillbillies'.
"She's not coming for you. However she will be staying with you because we don't have the room to make her comfortable."
"You have a huge house!"
"Consider it punishment for earlier," Tina left no doubt that the topic wasn't up for discussion.
"Well we better get going if we want to hit the art supply store," Donna urged Tina to her feet. "I'd like to also invite y'all over for a good home cooked meal at Bette and Tina's. I'll be doing the cooking."
"You're on vacation Mom! We can go out to eat or I'll cook."
"Fiddlesticks!" Donna shot back. "Restaurant food isn't the same and you work hard Honey. I'll make dinner for everyone."
"I'll be there," Shane hugged Donna and sat back down nursing her double shot.
"Me too, but I'm training so I'll just bring something light."
"Nonsense, a family that eats together stays together."
"Yes Mom," Dana muttered back knowing better than to argue with Donna Kennard.
"Bette," Donna caught Bette's attention quickly. "I think we should hit the Hollywood sign first before the art store so you might want to grab a sweatshirt since it'll be breezy up there."
"Oh I'll be ok in this," Bette assured Donna as she stood up finishing the last bit of her coffee.
"Nonsense," Tina said with a sexy smile on her face. "I happened to grab the sweatshirt Mom gave you."
Bette allowed the look of panic to rise in her face.
"You can put that on."
"Great idea!"
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