Alice and Dana hung out at the Planet dreamingly gazing into each others eyes after everyone else left to go to work.
A good twenty minutes later, Alice finally asked, So, what do you want to do?
Dana shrugged her shoulders, I dont know. Maybe we could stop by my place for a minute. Id like to get my car and some things.
Ok, well do that now. They held hands on the way to Alices Mini. She parked in front of the condo and followed Dana to the door. Well your place looks to be in good shape.
What do you mean?
Its not burned down or anything.
Haha, funny. Dana unlocked the door and headed over to her living room while Alice perused around.
Erruh Dana, you should come here for a minute, Alice called.
Alright, be right there. Dana responded. As she headed towards the bedroom she yelled, I love how you immediately head over to the bedroom. She stopped as she stood next to Alice in the bedroom. She didnt say anything as she stared at the lipstick smeared and cracked large mirror that spelled ***** in big red letters.
I think she was a little pissed. You didnt tell her about me did you? I dont want-Alice stopped herself from saying anything else having seen the look on Danas face.
Dana remained silent.
Alice tried to lighten the mood, It could be worse, Dane. She could have trashed all your things.
Its no big deal. Well just wipe it off. It doesnt even matter. It can stay up on there, I have to get a new mirror anyway. Dana frowned and walked over to her closet. She grabbed a sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
Just think, shes got seven years bad luck now. I wish I could say that about some of my exes. Hey, it happens to every ***** at least once. Some breakups are brutal. Alice hopped on Danas bed, and patted the space next to her. Come here for a minute. I know something that will cheer you up.
And whats that? Dana begrudgingly moved closer to Alice.
Alice tugged on her shirt, pulling Dana on top of her.
Dana bent down and kissed her.
After a few minutes of kissing, Alice stopped her. Dane-hon, as much as I love your big strong arms, youre a bit awkward on your knees. On your back.
You gotta be kidding me.
Nope. I can tell already youre a bottom. Alice switched positions with Dana.
A what?
A bottom. You know the one that just lies there. Alice giggled.
Its not funny, Al. I tried once with Jen-uh nobody.
Wait, did I hear the beginning of Jenny? Oh my God you slept with Jenny? You little ho.
Shh! Dana was mortified, And not quite.
Details. Alice flopped down beside Dana so she could listen intently on her stomach with her chin resting on her arms.
Dana touched her hair nervously, We bumped into each other at that old ***** bar and it seemed like a good idea, but it wasnt-so were just friends.
Youre omitting some interesting details. I know theres more than what youre telling me.
Uh, we werent compatible.
Jesus, youre hopeless.
I am not.
Do I dare ask how you werent compatible? And since when have you become a stud? At this rate youll be the next Shane. Oh my god, Im in the ***** twilight zone.
Calm down, I didnt sleep with her. We tried you knowdont look at me like that-alrightfooling around a bit, but she kept getting in the way.
Ah, you both were trying to take charge. I can only imagine how that went unless you want to demonstrate.
Im not wiggling my butt in your face.
Alice burst out laughing, burying her face in the comforter. Wow, Jennys a little firecracker, isnt she? You know how you handle that?
No.
You spank her.
Youre lying.
No, just a quick little slap on the *****, works wondersof course not with all women, but some. Ill let you ponder that. What the helld you do with Lara and Tonya?
We-
I really dont want to know. I was making a point.
Sorry.
Alice smiled. You dont have to apologize to me, Dana. Its not your fault youre soinexperienced.
Dana whispered, slightly embarrassed as if she was telling someone that she was afraid of the dark, Al, you mind if we go somewhere else? That mirror is really distracting me.
My place?


Just a trim, Shane, Tina pointed out to Shane for the tenth time, grabbing the hand with the scissors.
Yes, I got it. Tina my job is to make your hair beautiful. And I will if you let me just start cutting. Shane pulled her hand out of Tinas reach.
Im sorry about yesterday.
Tina, no need to apologize.
Not just for snapping at you, I forgot you didnt know. Usually everyone knows everything. I should have told you.
Shane nodded. Its all good, Tina. No worries. But you know, you can always tell your hairdresser anything.
Tina laughed, I suppose I can, especially this one. Shane?
Yes?
Why do I feel like I did something wrong?
Because you love her. And when you love somebody that much, I think you try to make things too good. Like perfect or something and when its not you try too hard to fix things that dont always need fixing.
While Shane pulled, straightened and meticulously cut her hair, Tina told Shane about the night she found out about Bette and Candace and what has happened since. She explained that she was worried about Bette and grateful that Alice was keeping an eye on her, but that she herself couldnt keep going back over to the house and seeing Bette. Every time she saw her former partner, she felt anger and hurt at the betrayal, and she needed time for her own heart to heal, not just Bettes. When she saw Bette, her heart would just break again. She didnt want Shane to think she was being unreasonable so she made sure to emphasize that she couldnt help someone else when she felt all broken inside.
Shane nodded and agreed with Tina throughout the session and when she was finished, she looked Tina in the eye and said, You said it right there. You need time for yourself, thats fair. Sometimes you need to be a little selfish to heal. As for Bette, well do the dirty work for you, she winked and gave Tina her signature charming smile.
Thanks, Shane. She looked at the mirror once more, Great job. How much do I owe you?
Shane waved her hand, On the house, Tina.
Tell you what, Ill come back with an espresso from the Planet just for you.
That sounds great.