While Richard seemed pretty eager to see Nicolet's show in the spring, Helena didn't share that enthusiasm. She could think of far more entertaining things to do then watch blondie try to break a leg. Like figure out what was really going on between blondie's brother and the doctor's wife. That was very interesting her and she doubted the doctor knew. Of course, she couldn't focus on that just yet. First she had to make nice to the people she couldn't didn't give a shit about.<br/><br/>"You're welcome and that is very good."<br/><br/>Richard said, laughing at Peter's joke. His wife did not find it as amusing. Helena gave a half-hearted laugh and smile at the terrible pun. 'Good lord, is there are a lot of scotch and brandy here?' she asked herself. She was going to be piss poor drunk to survive this holiday and these people.<br/><br/>People seemed to adore Richard, Helena realized. He was like everyone's favorite uncle. She was sure they disliked her as much as she was growing to dislike them. She wasn't like sweet little Daphne and she was sure as hell wasn't going to be nice to people she didn't like. If Helena didn't like you, then you didn't exist to her. She had no interest in associating with people she didn't like. Of course, sometimes she could not avoid that. Especially when she married Richard.<br/><br/>"You are quite right, Drina."<br/><br/>Richard replied with a grin. He'd have fun competing against these young bucks hunting. Helena gave him a loving smile.<br/><br/>"I'm sure you'll do wonderful, dear."<br/><br/>There, she played the role of the good and adoring wife. At least, for a few minutes, she thought as she took a sip of her drink. Wishing it was something a lot stronger. The overly cheerful Drina was already annoying Helena. No one was that happy, all the fucking time. She seriously hoped that she wasn't like that twenty four hours a day.<br/><br/>Richard smiled at Drina when she suggested the winner have a feast at their home.<br/><br/>"I think that is a splendid idea."<br/><br/>"Yes, I agree."<br/><br/>Helena replied, not as cheerful as her husband.<br/><br/>"Of course, my Richard will win and you'll get to see our lovely home."<br/><br/>And she could show off all the nice things she had in their home. Nice, expensive, rare and antique items that neither of these two bitches and their men could ever afford to buy them.