Los Angeles is a beautiful. Other than the horrible traffic on the 101 freeway, this place is perfect. Helena wholeheartedly donated money to my gallery. James volunteered eagerly to help me out.

He ran all around town looking for the perfect place and getting all the things I needed. I lived with Dana and Alice and I needed to put up an exhibit quick so I could get my own place and car.

For months all I did was work and take care of Bobby. Bobby missed me and I felt bad for being away from him for so long.

When I was called by social services and informed that my sister was taken into rehab and asked if I would take guardianship of David, I knew I had to speed up my exhibit.

James and I worked double time, hurrying to get the exhibit ready before David arrived the next week.

When opening night finally came that weekend, I was nervous as hell.

"Everything is gonna great Bette, we worked our asses off," James encouraged with a gentle rub on my shoulder.

"And if we succeed, will you be my personal assistant, for pay this time?" I said taking in a shuddering breath.

James laughed and said, "of course, I would be honored. But it’s not ‘if’ it’s ‘when!’"

I smiled at him and said, "James you are such an optimist."

"Yes, and I’m right most of the time too," James said with a wink.

I laughed as my office door opened and Alice came bounding in with a giant grin on her face.

"Porter! It looks great out there!" Alice said hugging me tightly.

Dana followed behind with Bobby on a leash, "it’s gonna be a hit."

"Thanks Dane," I said hugging her. I took Bobby’s leash then crouched down to hug him. He leaned his head on my shoulder then nuzzled my ear with his snout.

I broke out in giggles, "Bobby that tickles!"

"Hey my savior," James said petting Bobby’s head.

"Are you gonna stay in here until Momma’s done with her exhibit?" I said lifting his chin up playfully.

"Oh God you’re worse than Dana when she’s with Mr. Nipples," Alice scoffed.

"His name is not Mr. Nipples!" Dana whacked her arm playfully, "it’s Mr. Piddles."