I wonder if I should follow her. No, not right now. Knowing me, Ill get caughtI need reinforcements. Who can I call for help? Bette and TinaI mean Betteor Tina? No, theyre still dealing with their own problems. Shane? I dont know if I can find her, she hasnt been around all week. Alice? She probably cant wait to say I told you so. I guess youll have to deal with it Dana. She seems to be the only person who saw through Tonya. Ill call her in the morningwhen I have a clear enough head to face her. In the mean time The telephone starts ringing, interrupting my thoughts.

Hello?

Hi, is Dana Fairbanks available? A pleasant voicesounds like a telemarketer.

This is her, I reply.

Miss Fairbanks, this is Renee Newman with the Human Rights Campaign. I just wanted to follow up and make sure your stay in Palm Springs was a good one.

Yeah, I had a great time. Life suck now though.

Good! We werent sure if Tonya was the best choice of hostesses to show you around, but it sounds like everything worked out well.

Uh, yeah I guess. Why couldnt Tonya be the best choice?

Well, she can go a little overboard with people sometimes, as Im sure you noticed. And with you only recently going publicwell, we didnt want her to overdo it. She isnt always subtle around homosexuals.

What do you mean?

Im sure you noticed her feeling a bit uncomfortable at times. She tries to hide it sometimes at certain events, but shes a littleshyaround lesbians. I think shes afraid well hit on her or something.

Isnt that a good thing?

Not to a straight woman.

Tonyas not *****?

Quite the contrary Miss Fairbanks, Ive met her fianc.

Fiance? The word rings in my head. Shes engaged to a man? What in the ***** are you up to Tonya?

Uh, Im sorry but I just remembered something I have to do. Thank you for calling.

Ill let you go then. Please dont hesitate to call me if you have any questions of concerns. Good night Miss Fairbanks.

Good night, I say, still stunned from the revelation. I hang up the phone and walk up to the bedroom. I cant stay here tonightand I cant go to anyone elses place. I decide to pack an overnight bag and go to a hotel.

To Be Continued