Alice was sitting in her living room shaking and crying as she explained the details to the police. Dana had no clue what had happened, but pushed past the officer near the door and rushed to Alices side. She jumped up immediately smothering her head into Danas chest, as she wept harder, no longer feeling she needed to be strong. Dana stared at the officer taking the notes with questioning eyes before hastily glancing around the room for details. She rubbed Alices back to soothe her and make her calm down enough to tell her what happened.

The officer motioned for Dana to sit and she pulled Alice down with her, resting Alices head on her lap.

Your friends car was vandalized about thirty minutes ago, the officer informed.

Danas eyes widened and her mouth fell open. She couldnt believe what she was hearing.

What? She blurted out. Was she the only one or did other cars get damaged too? She inquired, still rubbing Alices head.

No maam, the officer said bluntly. Hers was the only one damaged.

Thats crazy! Dana exclaimed angrily. Shes a great person. Shed never hurt anyone, so why would someone do this to her? She asked rhetorically.

Alice finally stopped crying and sat up wiping her eyes and nose with her cuff.

Ms. Pieszecki, is there anything else that you remember? The more details we have, the better our chances are of catching the perp, the officer spoke seriously.

I know it was a woman in dark clothes. The neighbor saw her and knocked my door to tell me. I saw her running her keys over the hood and she took something out of a tote bag and smashed the windshield. The *****! Im sorry, Alice, corrected herself, I mean the woman acted like my car did something to her, she rambled between tears.

Woman? Dana interjected. You said woman?

The officer turned his attention to Dana.

Maam?
Boys usually do that sort of thing right? Dana unintentionally asked. Women dont wreck other womens cars right?

Both Alice and the officer stared at Dana with questioning eyes. A chill ran down Alices spine squinting her eyes at Dana as if she were grilling her. The officer gave her a similar look before making more notes on his pad.

Excuse me maam, but I didnt get your name when you came in, he backtracked.

Dana. Dana Fairbanks.

The officer looked up suddenly now matching the name and face.

Oh, yes. Dana Fairbanks, the tennis player, he shook her hand fiercely. Dana pulled her hand back forcefully, to avoid being caught in too much excitement. Big fan! Well, my daughter is. Shes a tennis buff.

Oh, thats great. How old is she?

Shes eleven. She watches all your matches when she can and tapes the others. She says she wants to be like you in her game, the officer flattered Dana who was now smiling happily.

Alice was furious and threw herself down hard next to Dana.

Uhm, excuse me? she said, indignantly. Did we forget what happened?

The officer coughed, Oh, yes, Im sorry Miss. Its not often I get to meet a celebrity in a favorable way, he said, trying to maintain his demeanor. Anyway, you sound taken by the fact that a woman vandalized your friends car. Why does that surprise you?

Dana reached for Alices hand, took a deep breath, and eased herself to the edge of the couch. She was going on a hunch, but she was probably right about it.

I think I know who did it, she informed.

Alice was stunned and the officer quickly began writing more notes.

Dane? Who? Who do you think? Alice stopped mid sentence. It hit her now and the color left her cheeks. She got up and was moving in near slow motion. It made sense now. The phone call with the alleged wrong number and now this. That ***** *****! *****! *****! *****! Alice hurled obscenities as she stomped her foot on the floor.

Dana rose to her feet along with the officer and each tried to calm her down. It wasnt easy. She continued to curse and fuss before Dana was finally able to make her sit down again.

Okay! Okay! Im fine, Alice snapped, shrugging Danas hand off her shoulder. Officer, it was Tanya, whats her ***** name? What is it Dana? She did this. She wrecked my ***** car. That *****! Alice hissed.

The officer looked at Dana for answers. The look on her face was a mix of anger, hurt, and embarrassment. She too rose to her feet forcing her hands into her pockets.

Alice, Im so sorry. I didnt know. I didnt know shed

Shed what? Asked the officer, who was now lost in the story. Do you know this Tanya woman?

Dana nodded. The anger rose in her again and she wished she knew were Tanya was so they could make her confess. The officer seemed to be growing impatient in spite of being taken with Dana. He watched them pace back and forth, each lost in her respective thoughts. Alice was mumbling to herself while Dana paced and ran her hand through her hair.

Well? The officer asked.

Huh? Uh? Yeah. I know her. She, we, uhm? Dana struggled to explain.

She is her crazy ***** girlfriend! Alice blurted out without regard for what she said and for exposing Dana.

Dana turned beet red, replied ex-girlfriend, and then ran into the bathroom.

*****! Alice whispered, turning to face the officer who didnt look as stunned as she thought he might. Im sorry. I didnt mean to be so angry, but I am I guess. Look, can I get back to you with the rest of the details? I need to make sure shes okay, Alice looked sadly at the officer.

Uhm? Yeah, sure! He shrugged, reaching into his pocket for a business card. Here ya go Miss. Pieszecki. Again, Im sorry about your car. Report it to your insurance company and well give you a copy of the report once you provide us with the additional information.

Sure. Thanks.

The officer walked to the door and stopped just before completely getting out.

Please tell Ms. Fairbanks that shes still cool with me and my daughter. What she does in her private life is her business, the officer reassured Alice, who gave him an incredulous look.

You knew she was *****?

Yeah, I saw her ad in the sports magazine. So did my daughter and it didnt change her mind so why should it change mine? He smiled and patted Alices arm. Goodnight and be careful. If this Tanya woman will do that to your car, theres no telling what she might try to do to you.
Alice closed the door behind the officers and went to coerce Dana out of the bathroom.

Dana, Im really sorry hun, she spoke into the door. I was just excited and angry. I didnt mean to hurt you. Can you come out please? Alice pleaded.

No answer!

Alice sat on the floor with her back against the door. Dana? Please talk to me. Please!

***** you! Dana replied.

Alice let out a little chuckle. Well, thats a start, she returned. I know that was fucked up, but honestly Dane, I didnt mean it. You have to know that.

***** you! Came another fiery reply.

Alice laughed. At least shes talking, she muttered to herself. Come on hun, come out and talk to me.

I said, ***** you Alice! Dana sobbed. What you did was really thoughtless ya know.

Alice stood and leaned on the door. Dana, I was upset and wasnt thinking. My emotions got the best of me.

Alice could hear water running. Then she heard a crash.

*****! Dana let out.

What the? Alice screamed. You okay Dane? Alice asked nervously.

*****! How stupid am I? Dana fussed still locked in the bathroom.

Okay, enough of this oral ***** youve got going Dana. Come out so I can see that youre okay and so I can apologize to your face, Alice demanded.

Dana was laughing to herself realizing what Alice said. Oral *****, she repeated as she opened the door.

About damn time! Alice fussed. Now, what broke? Alice pushed past her looking around.

I knocked your rinse cup over. Sorry, said Dana, making a face.

Doesnt matter. Its just a cheap glass. You didnt get cut did you? Alice took Danas hand to look at them. Thank God. I dont think I could stand another thing to get cut or broken around here. This hasnt been my ***** day, Alice babbled.

Dana laughed. Mine either.

Alices mouth dropped as she recalled that Dana was going home earlier to confront Tanya. She grabbed Danas hand pulling her into the kitchen where she grabbed bowls from the cabinet, and a pint of ice cream from the freezer. She fussed around for spoons and some chocolate syrup, as Dana sat on the stool. For now Alice didnt care about her car. She wanted to know what happened when Dana went home. Once shed organized everything, she sat next to Dana.

Okay, spill it. Tell me EVERYTHING that happened.

Dana began telling Alice all the gory details of confronting Tanya and the fight that ensued. They laughed and slapped high fives at the success of it even though Alice became the recipient of Tanyas threat.

***** her! Alice said, after Dana concluded the story. At least you didnt get hurt. As for the car, yeah, Im pissed, but what can I do ya know? Ive got insurance.

Dana nodded in agreement.

Well, Im glad its over, Dana sighed. It all still seems weird to me though. I didnt know I could be so mean.

Well, you know what they say right? Alice said rhetorically, Dana giving her a perplexed look.

What? She inquired.

The quiet ones are the ones to watch, Alice stated factually, and roared with laughter. Dana joined in.

Youre ***** nuts Al, Dana quipped.

There you go with all that oral ***** again. Im starting to think youre horny Dana, Alice teased.

Dana blushed. Stop that!

You said it not me. Unless youre secretly trying to tell me something, Alice said with a wink.

She said Im a ***** athletic *****, Dana said, thinking back on it. Can you believe that? I say Im not.

Theres a way to prove her wrong ya know, Alice said in a ***** whisper.