Alice groaned loudly at the bright morning light filtered into the bedroom through the transparent drapes.

“Holy *****, I fell like Ive been hit by a steam roller.” She moaned, feeling as if she was stuck on a spinning carnival ride, with incessant drums beating in her head. She tried to open her eyes, but the light blinded her and made her nauseous. She quickly squeezed them shut, turning away from the window.

Wait a second, in my room the window is on the other side of the room. Alice suddenly thought to herself. She felt a rush of panic sweep over her. *****, where am I?” She attempted again to open her eyes, this time she was able to keep them open long enough to recognize the room as Danas bedroom. How the ***** did I get here? She was at a complete loss as to how she got home the previous night. The last thing she remembered was holding Dana on the dance floor, and.drifting off to sleep? Damn, I was tanked last night.

It was then that she heard a noise coming from outside of the bedroom. What was that, it sounded like a cough. Alice reached across the bed to her right, and feeling that it was empty, realized that Dana must already be up.

“Dane, is that you, are you up?” Alices voice was husky, and her throat chafed, as if she had spent the entire night screaming. “Dana?” She heard what sounded like more coughing, and it didnt take Alice long to figure out where it was coming from. Using all of her strength, both mental and physical, she lifted herself from the bed, and shuffled slowly over to the bathroom the adjoined the bedroom. As she approached the sound effects from within got louder. They were not pleasant, to say the least.

Alice pushed open the unlocked door and squinted down to see Dana, huddled on the floor, her hands gripping the toilet seat. She turned to Alice, pitifully attempting a smile. Just then she was hit with another wave of nausea and her face was back to the toilet bowl, followed by more lovely heaving sounds.

“Awww, Dana, poor baby.” Alice shuffled over pulling the damp stands of hair out of Danas face. “Thats right girl, get it all out.” Dana relaxed slightly under Alices soothing touch, and was able to catch her breath finally as she reached up to flush the toilet.

“Never again Al, Im never drinking again.”
“Haha, weve all said that before, trust me Ive had my nights. Ive just gotten to a point of higher tolerance I guess, although I do feel like ***** too.”

“No, Im serious Alice, I think I may be dying.”

“Youll survive, I promise.” Alice reached down to kiss the top of Danas head. Catch your breath and brush your teeth. Im gonna go get us a couple glasses of water and head back to bed, I think were just gonna have to chill out today.” Alice said before leaving the bathroom.

“Ok, that sounds good.” Dana smiled weakly again. Despite her current condition, she was greatly looking forward to a relaxed day with Alice.


“Mmmmm, good morning beautiful.” Bettes husky voice drifted over to Tina who was just waking up. Bette watched her open her sleepy eyes, and leaned over to kiss her forehead. “Did you sleep ok?” Tina smiled and nodded.

“Better than I have in a long time.” Tina sighed and stared at the woman next to her. She reached out, grazing her index finger down the bridge of Bettes nose. “Last night was fun.” She whispered.
“Yes, it was.” Bette giggled, blushing. “I hope I havent lost my touch.”

“No Ms. Porter, youve still got it.” Tina grinned flirtatiously and kissed Bette softly.
A giddy grin was plastered to Bettes face, and she chewed on the corner of her bottom lip, her eyes twinkling. Tina squinted, after seven years, she knew that look.

“What, what is it, I know you want to say something, come on, what is it?” Bette giggled, scrunching her forehead, then let out a sigh.

“Ok, ok, fine, I was gonna wait till later butIm too excited. I have some thing for you.” She sat up and reached over to her bedside table, opening it and removing a plain white envelope. She held it for a moment, and looked over to Tina, whos head was propped on her palm. She took a deep breath, and handed the envelope over. Tina looked at it, then back up to Bette, raising an eyebrow questioningly.

“WELL.open it!” Bette said anxiously.
Carefully Tina peeled back the flap of the envelope and removed its contents. She looked at it for a few seconds, trying to understand, when slowly, a grin of shock and surprise began to creep up the corners of her mouth.

“***** Betteare you serious? Is this for real???” Tinas eyes were wide as she looked to Bettes face. Bette nodded, still smiling herself.

“Yup, I know its kinda sudden, and I was gonna wait until tonight to tell you, but hey I though, what the *****. Although, the others dont know yet. Sooo, I was thinking, maybe lunch today, to tell them?” Tinas smile grew and she nodded emphatically.
“Oh my God Bette, this is awesome! Everyones gonna be so excited!” Tina threw her arms around Bette, rolling around with her for a second on the bed. When they sat up, they were both giggling excitedly.

“You know what Im in the mood for? Pancakes, Ive got an idea, how about you stay here, find something on tv and Ill make you breakfast in bed.” Before receiving an answer Bette was already sitting up and climbing out of bed.

“Ill come help you in the kitchen, lord knows youll need it if Im planning on eating anything other than cereal.” Tina laughed as she follwed Bette out of the bedroom.

“Hey, I can make pancakes!” Bette scoffed.
“Bette, sweetie, have you ever made pancakes.WITHOUT burning or undercooking them?” No answer. “Thats what I thought.” She walked past Bette to the fridge, pinching her butt on the way. “But dont worry, you make up in the bedroom where you lack in the kitchen.”

“Ahhh, so what youre saying is that all I am is a good lay? Is that why youre keeping me around?” Bette asked sarcastically.

Tina shrugged and nodded, and held up the envelope. “Well that yes, and this too.” She giggled as Bette pinched and tickled her sides.

Before long they were back sitting bed with a tray between them watching, Rikki Lake and munching on chocolate chip pancakes, a- la- Tina.

“Damn, I am sorry, but Im an excellent chef.” Tina said with a full mouth.
“Well thats why Im keeping YOU around.” Bette grinned with chocolatey teeth. Tina quickly shoved another forkful of pancakes into her mouth. When they had finished Bette brought the tray back to the kitchen. She returned to the bedroom to begin planning their agenda for the day, and nearly fainted at the sight before her.

Tina was leaning against the door-frame leading to the master bathroom, stark naked. Bettes jaw nearly hit the floor, and Tina took close notice.

“Im gonna take a shower, care to join me?” She asked seductively. She didnt even wait for an answer and turned into the bathroom. Within seconds Bette was stripped as well, and had scurried over to follow Tina. Oh well, guess the other girls would just have to wait for lunch.

Just as Tina climbed into the shower stall she turned and whispered in a playfully sultry voice, “I hope youre not planning on getting too clean in here Ms. Porter.” She disappeared inside, until all that could be seen was her hand protruding from the stall, with her finger motioning come hither. Needless to say, it was all the encouragement Bette required.


“How you feeling?” Alice said stroking Danas hair, whos head rested in her lap. They had been lying there for a couple hours, attempting to recuperate. The tv was on, but muted, as they had both agreed the sound was too overwhelming for their hungover ears. Currently they were watching silent Spongebob Squarepants.

“Better, I think.” Dana croaked. “Alice?”

“Yea honey?”

“What are we watching?” Dana looked at the tv, and the silent cartoon.

“Ummm helllooooo, only the best cartoon in the world, Spongebob Squarepants. What planet are you from Dana?” Alice sighed at Danas blank expression. “You dont get the full effect with no sound, but I assure you, its genius.”

“I believe you, you Nickelodeon watching nerd.” Dana laughed.

“You know what, I dont make fun of you when you watch your teeny bopper WB shows.” She felt Dana cringe in her lap. “Yes thats right, I know you watch reruns of Dawsons Creek when nobodys around.” She chuckled. “So dont mess with my boy Spongebob.” Dana nodded obediently, giggling. The couple continued to watch the yellow sponge dance around on the tv until they both drifted off into a contented nap.


Bette stood behind Tina, and gently ran a comb through the wet blonde hair. She leaned in and softly kissed Tinas warm, wet shoulder.

“I feel like I need a shower after that shower.” Tina chuckled and turned to kiss Bettes forehead. She finished towel drying her hair and threw on her robe, waiting for Bette before exiting the bathroom.

“I think I worked up another appetite after that.” Tina said, walking towards the kitchen and sitting down at the table, fingering the white envelope from earlier. “Should I call the others about lunch?” Tina reached for the phone before Bette answered. Bette smiled at Tinas obvious excitement, she was hoping her little surpirse would have that effect. Twenty minutes later, Tina was off the phone and beaming. “2:00, The Planet.” She stated. She got up and walked over to Bette, hugging her. “I cant wait to tell them”, she said, as Bette wrapped her arms around her.

“Me too.”


Bette and Tina arrived at The Planet early and sat down at an empty table near the window. Shane arrived next and slid into the chair next to Bette.

“You better have a good reason for calling me so early.” Shane grumbled, laying her head on her folded arms.” Tina rolled her eyes.

“Oh please, I called you at twelve Shane, and yes, there is a good reason, youll see, and then youll feel really bad for complaining.” Shane just mumbled under her breath. A couple minutes later, Alice and Dana arrived. They still looked a bit hung-over, with baggy eyes, messy hair, and decked- out in sweats. Shane looked up and gave out a cat- call as they approached.

“Hot couple.” She snickered playfully, right before Alice punched her shoulder.

“Kennard, you better have a good reason for this. You should know that you woke us from a perfectly good nap when you called.” Alice said as she sat down across from Bette, Dana next to her.

“Bullshit you were napping.” Shane chuckled to herself.

“What Shane? Jealous that IM getting ***** and youre not?” Alice retorted, cocking her eyebrow at Shane, who shook her head, still chuckling. Dana blushed, casting Alice a semi- glaring look.

“Ok, ok, can I have everyones attention.” Bette raised her voice, drawing everyones eyes in her direction. “As you know, Tina and I have been working on our relationship lately, and were making a lot of progress.” Bette squeezed Tinas hand under that table. “Anyway, Im turning a new leaf. No more work-oholic Bette. My priorities are my friends and family.” She glanced at Tina, who was smilinging loveingly back. “And I was thinking that I, well WE should do something special to start this new chapter in my I mean our lives. Soooo, here.” With that, Bette placed the white envelope in the middle of the table. For a moment no one said anything. No surprise, Alice took the envelope and opened it, pulling out its contents.

There was a collective gasp as Dana Alice and Shane realized what it was. Lying on the table were five first- class round trip tickets from the L.A.X to LaGuardia Airport New York, New York. Lying next to it was a receipt for three grande suites for six nights/ seven days at The Plaza Hotel. The collective gasp was immediately followed by collective squeals.


“New York New York, here we come..”

(OK, technically Im a new jersey-ite, but I was born in NYC and spend all my time there, and cant help but consider myself a new- yorker at heart.so I could go on and on about a trip there.BUUUUTTTI want to take requests from you guys, where should they go, what should they do, who should they meet, what should they do with the people they meet. you get the idea. Leave your ideas in the comments, or drop me an email: gimmepurple@netscape.net Ill do my best to pleaseso let me know what youd like to see!!!!!)