Tina was looking at Alice, in silence, mortify. Alice was looking at Tinass cell, placed on the dining room table. Thinking about all Tina just said, looking for an answer, or an exit.
Then the cell beeped, scaring the ***** out of them .
Tina looked at the caller Id.

Its Bette!, Oh God!, God Al, I cant answer that, what am gonna say?”

The cell, on vibrator too, was spinning on the table. Tina was looking at it, afraid to pick it up, Alice looked at Tina and then at the cell. She answered.

Yes? In a sleep voice.
Silence. Al?
Bette?

Bette checked her cell, thinking that maybe she called the wrong number.

Yeah its me, hey whats up? How come you calling me?

Tina was looking at Alice, horrified.

Isnt that Tinas cell?, where are you?
Me? , am home Bette, you left me here, remember? Alice was sounding as nonchalant as possible.
Yeah I know, but am calling Tina, where is she?
I dont know, at Danas I guess, why?

Bette was starting to feel mad, not knowing what was going on.

Ok, Al, cut it, ok, I want to talk with Tina!.”
Ok, then call her, see, she has my cell ok. Why dont you call me, at my cell I mean and talk with her.

Tina is looking at Alice talking with Bette, she doesnt know what to do, cant really believe whats going on. Alice was pointing her purse, indicating Tina to pick her cell.

How come do you have her cell? I dont understand, I called you today remember?
We mixed them on Monday after the movie, it was a silly thing, and yes Bette, you called me but you called me at the office, remember?
I did? … Oh yeah thats right”
So Bette, (looking at the wall clock) dont you think is a little late to call Tina?
“Eh? (caught by surprised), yeah, but I got the strangest text message and was going to ask her about it
Message, what message? Tina was hearing everything, shaking her head in despair, getting even more nervous.
Eh, I dont know Al, maybe I should talk with her first.
Bette, when did you get the message?
Now, I mean, a few hours ago
Thats strange, I had Tinas cell a few hours ago, tell me the message Bette
Tina is looking at Alice, worried she is taking the wrong road, mg this is getting worse, she thought.
Bette sighed, something about playing a piano
Oh my god Bette
What?
Did you get that message?
Yeah Al, what?
Damn it! I sent that message, and I was getting paranoid because Dana didnt answer me. I sent it to you?
Seems so Al
Damn technology, ***** damn technology! I hate it, hate it!!
Alice sounded really honest.Tina was nodding in agreement
Its ok Al, Im sorry.
No Bette, am really sorry. Hey, I guess I have to call Dana now, she is probably up by now.
Yeah, but .. Al
Yes Bette?”
“What was all that about Lazy fingers?”
God Bette (sounding ebarrash)forget it ok

Alice was so seriously believing in the conversation that was scaring Tina.

Ok, Ok but you will have to tell me someday Al..
Bette was smiling, much more relaxed.

Bye Al, and sorry again
Its ok Bette, am sorry too.

Alice hung up the cell, exhausted. She sat down on the couch, staring at the cell, not believing what she just did or why did she do it.
Tina was looking at her, speechless.
Wow Its all Alice could say.
God Al, you should work for the government. Tina was trying to break the mood, still shaking.
Yeah Alice finally said, sighing.
Tina sat down at her side.

Why did you do that Al?
Alice looked at Tina and then taking her hand said, almost whispering.
Because I think you two belong together, Tina
Oh
Yeah and if Bette finds out whatever you are doing or not doing she wont get over it. You need to talk first and then you see what you want or dont want and then youd tell her the truth, or not. But I dont think she should suffer now for something that might be nothing.
Tina was nodding, not looking at Alice
But Al, am not sure is nothing.
Yeah well T, thats what you have to find out.
I know Tina leaned on the couch, closing her eyes, tired.
Alices cell started beeping. There was a message received. Alice took it.
Its for you. Alice handed the cell to Tina.
I was thinking about you T, I think we should talk. Will you meet me?. Call me please. Tina read out loud.