* BEEP *

“Ummm hey Al. It’s Dana. About this morning, I really think we should talk. Ummm… I mean you were right. I should have told you Lara was back. But we’re not really, we’re not together. Alice please call me. I need to see you. Call me if youre going tonight. “

* BEEP *

‘***** you Fairbanks.’

Alice rolled onto her back and gazed up at the white ceiling above her.

‘I’m not going to be ***** walked on over again. At least not with you.’

With one swift movement she turned onto her side and raised the covers over her head. Only muffled sobs could be heard in the silence of her apartment.

***

Ten minutes. Ten minutes had past since Bette had arrived home and she still hadnt stepped foot inside the house.

She just stood there staring at the door – hoping that somehow everything that happened within the walls of their house – their bedroom – could be erased.

She took a deep breath and walked in, vividly remembering the mess she left behind and now had to face.

***

* BEEP *

Alice hey, its Tina! Where are you? Well youre not here! Im at MILK and Oh My God! I cant believe I never noticed how heoooot some of these women are. Oh well, I love you Alice. Caall meee.

* BEEP *

Alice pulled the covers off her face and again just gazed up at the ceiling.

That was Tina. On the phone. From Milk. Drunk!

A sly smile slowly crept up on Alice.

Maybe I shouldve gone. Maybe Ill go now.

She swung her legs over the edge of her bed and sat up before immediately falling back down.

***** my head.

She crept back under the covers and closed her eyes.

I guess Im not going anywhere.

***

Hi, would you like to dance?

Tina looked up at the women who had her hand extended for Tina to hold on to and smiled.

Id love to.

With that she took hold of the brunettes hand and walked on to the dance floor leaving Shane at their table.

Shane watched the interaction between the two women and smiled before looking around for anyone interesting.

She had almost given up hope for the night when she spotted Carmen walk up to the bar. Without a second thought she rose to her feet and made her way over and stood just beside Carmen.

Hey.

***

* BEEP *

Alice. Its Dana. Please pick up. Cmon Alice. We need to talk. Alice. Please. Call me.

* BEEP *

Alice lay in bed in such a deep sleep that she didnt even hear Danas second message. Silence crept through her apartment for a few more minutes.

* BEEP *

Alice, Dana. Im coming over. Now.

* BEEP *

***

Dana was rushing to grab her keys and head out the door when she heard the doorbell ring. She rushed down to see who it was, secretly praying that it was Alice.

Alice? She breathlessly called as she opened the door.


TBC