“Hey you guys, have you seen Carmen?” Tina asked after Shane was out of earshot.

“Yeah, she’s DJ-ing tonight.” Kit told her.

“Oh… Are you and Bette trying to get them back together again?” Alice blurted out.

“Alice I’m not telling you anything, you try and figure it out on your own. Well, sorry to abandon you so soon, but I’ve got to talk to Carmen. See you later alright? Don’t play too hard!!” Tina said as she turned on her heel and headed to the DJ booth.

In Kit’s office, Bette and Shane have settled down onto the sofa. Shane looks a little nervous, surprising given her usually cool demeanour.

“Shane, I think you know what I want to talk to you about. Now that Tina and me are back together, and we’re doing better than before, do you think you can get over your fear and get your woman back?” Bette cut straight to the point.

Shane shifted nervously, “Well, Bette, I know I want her back, and I admit I was freaked out and demoralized by your breaking up with Tina and Tina going back to men. But I’m scared. I’m terrified out of my wits. I don’t know what I’ll do if she decides she doesn’t want me back, if she decides that it’s not worth risking her heart for me. I mean, god knows how many times I’ve fucked up and how many times more I’ll fuck up. I saw Carmen’s face when I pushed her away, I never wanted to kill myself more than that moment. I had to chase her away because I couldn’t hold the tears in anymore, after she left, I cried. I sat down on my kitchen floor and bawled like a baby. I need her, I want her, I love her.”

“Wow. I was expecting this to be a lot harder. Shane, if you love her then you’ll realize that Carmen loves you with everything she has. That’s exactly why she was so hurt, because she has a lot invested in you. You just need to show her that you’re equally committed to this relationship. I promise you that if you took a chance and confessed to Carmen, she’ll take you back, no doubts about it. You’re Shane, Casanova who has no problem approaching any woman, what’s the difference here?” Bette reasoned.