Dana called Alice, she had to speak to her, but all she got was the voicemail. She smiled vaguely at the message Alice had recorded. Hello?…. Hello?….. HELLO?…… Nah, Im just kidding, Im not in at the moment, leave a message or call later. Dana wondered how many people had fallen for that. Thats just so typical Alice she thought as she hung up the phone. But where he ***** is she? Ive been calling for hours. Dana picked up the phone again and dialled Shanes number. Um. Yeah? someone answered. Shane? Is that you? Dana asked. Um, yeah. Who is this? Its me, Dana. Oh, hi Dane, whats up? Well Dana shifted her weight from one leg to another. I was wondering if you know where Alice is? Um, sorry, no clue Why? Did you loose her? Shane grinned a little. Funny. No, but we had a fight. oh, sorry Dane. Yea, well, I bet shes at home but shes just to damn stubborn to take my calls! Shane smiled a little. that would be so typical Alice. She thought. Well, then I guess Ill just drive over there Dana continued. thanks anyway. Talk to you later. Yea, okay bye. Shane hung up the phone and grinned a little. Trouble in paradise she thought as she dialled Alices number. hello?… Hi, Al, its Hello?… Shane rose her voice a little. Al, its me! Sh HELLO?… What the ***** is going on? Shane thought. Nah, Im just kidding, Im not in at the moment, leave a message or call later. Shane rolled her eyes. Damn Alice She thought as she waited for the Peeep Hi, Al, its me, Shane. Are you there? Hello? Al? Shane said to the machine. Well, um, okay, then I guess youre out or something Um, anyway, Dana called I just wanted to make sure everythings Dana called you? Alice interrupted. okay Shane finished. Yea, and she called. And she seemed worried. What the ***** is going on Al? We had a fight yea, well, its one thing to have a fight , but its another thing to not pick up the phone when she calls you to make up. Thats just mean yknow, to make people worry. Alice starred at the floor. I know She said. But I was hurt yknow? So, do you wanna tell me what happened? Well. We were out shopping when we ran into Lara I shouldve known. Shane thought. nothing sets Alice off as Lara does. I have to do something about it. As soon as Dana saw her she let go of my hand and pulled away from me. Alice continued. And as we walked by her Dana said hi and smiled at her. Then she wouldnt stop talking about her. When we got back to Danas I confronted her about it, but she denied the whole thing. Well, they were together for a while there Al, they have a history. You cant expect Dana to throw that away. I know Shane, but thats not really what Im mad about. Alice sighed. Later someone called Dana when we were watching TV. She told me it was her agent and walked into the other room. When she hadnt gotten back 20 minutes later I got suspicious and picked up the other phone so I could hear them talking. And you know who it was? No? Shane sighed a little. Lara! Shane was confused. Lara? She repeated. Yea. And from what I heard I can tell you that theyve been talking for a while! What do you mean? That wasnt the first time they talked since yea, well, since Dana fucked her 3 months ago! Well, Im sure its nothing. But Shane wasnt so sure. She knew that Lara meant a lot to Dana. She bit her under lip, thinking hard. Yea, right, and Im the pope! Alice blurted out. Well, Im sure its nothing to worry about anyway. *****, theres someone at the door, Ill talk to you later. Bye! And with that Alice hung up the phone and went to the door. Who is it? Its me. Dana. Alice froze for a minute. Please Al, I have to talk to you. I have to explain! She waited a minute before the door opened. okay. Alice said. Dana got in to Alices living room. She turned to Alice and just looked at her. She looked at her best friend, her girlfriend, her lover. And she realized how much Alice meant to her, and how much she loved her, and needed her. Al, Im sorry. Lara and I are just friends, nothing more. Neither one of us wants more! Then why did you lie about it? Alice voice was cold and hard. But Dana could see through the charade. She saw a little girl in front of her. A little girl that tried to be strong cause she was afraid of getting hurt. Again. I dont know. Dana said. Cause I knew you wouldnt approve of it I cant decide who you can be friends with, thats up to you. And basically, I dont care that you and Lara are friends. Bu I do care about the fact that you lied to me. Im sorry Dana had tears in her eyes. It hurts Dane, when someone you love more than anything lies to you. Dana took a step closer to Alice. I know She said. And Im really sorry. It wont happen again. Can you give me another chance? Dana took another step closer, they were now only inches away from each other. She laid her hand on Alices arm. Alice gave in and put her arms around Dana. They hugged tight for a lon time. I love you so much. Dana whispered in Alices ear. Alice smiled a little before answering. Ditto.