Bette was almost embarrassed to ask this question but, she knew the question would be asked of her and she had better have an answer. “Did Agnes, well, you know, die in the house? I know it is a rather morbid thing to ask but, I am sure that I will be asked that question. Kit and I are bringing guests to spend a few days with us and I know they will ask the question..”

“No, no my dear, your Aunt expired in the hospital. In case you need to know, your uncle did not expire there either.”

“Thank you so much Mr. LeCroix, that is comforting to know.”

“Miss Porter, I will look forward to seeing you on the 28th. I believe that my secretary included directions to my office. If  however, you find yourself a bit lost, please feel free to call me. I’m sure you and your guests will enjoy your time here in spite of the unfortunate circumstances that bring you.”

“Thank you Mr. LeCroix.” Bette was now wondering to herself if Mr. LeCroix also invited the strange woman to stay at the house. “Shit I should have asked him that!”

As Bette hung us the phone James came into her office. “Tina called about 10 minutes ago. She said there was no message. When I asked if you should call her back, she said no.”

“It’s fine James, I’ll talk to her tomorrow. By the way, I am going to be out of the gallery from the 27th  through the 30th. I will be back in on Monday the 1st.”

“Thanks, I will let Kristin know.”

Bette could not help but be intrigued by this whole thing with Agnes, her will, staying in that monstrosity of a house she had, Alice and Shane going. And, Tina. She wanted Tina to join them so badly but, the more she wanted, the more she was afraid Tina would pull back.

Bette dialed Kit, “Hey baby sis, how you doin’ today?”

“Kit, I’m fine. I wanted to let you know that I called the attorney for Agnes, Mr. LeCroix, he’s quite the charmer. Anyway, he has invited us to stay in Agnes’s house.”

“Wow, no shit. That house was huge! You remember, it was so grand and formal with the  huge porch with those big, tall pillars in the front. I remember thinking you have to be really rich to live in a big house like that.” Kit smiled at her memories. “Did you tell him were coming down there to have a big ol’ party?”

“No Kit, I didn’t tell him we were having a party, just that we were bringing people with us to enjoy a long weekend. I doubt that that would be of any interest to Mr. LeCroix at all.”

“Well, we need to book a flight out there.” Kit was becoming a bit excited about the trip now.

“After I talk to Tina tomorrow, I will get us all booked.”

“Yoooooouu will?”