Dana walked into The Planet and glanced over to the counter where Shane was. *****. She looks like *****. I wonder whats going on.

She walked over and sat down near Shane. Good MornAfternoon. Shane looked beside her and half heartedly smiled at Dana. Hey.

Okay, so now what. Dana and Shane had never really met up without the rest of the gang and had a conversation just between the two of them. She was surprised when she first got the call but she was more than happy to get out of her house and away from Tonya for a while. Besides, even thought she never admitted it, Dana loved Shane. She was awed at how Shane could just be herself without reservation and be content with whatever life hands her. What she liked most about Shane was how she always knew how to say the right thing at the right time. Dana was surprised that Shane even spoke to her after a few of the things shed said to her. Now she just glanced at Shane This is a bit awkward.

It seemed like Shane read Danas mind. Weird, huh?

Dana snapped out of trying to figure out when Shane and she had ever just met for coffee. Whatoh umm yeah actually.

She waited for Shane to say something. Anything.

Silence.

Oh what the *****, Ill just ask. She looked over at Shane who seemed somewhat broken. She place her hand on her back and spoke softly. Shane, are you okay?

Shane looked up at Dana with bloodshot eyes, which was all she needed before the tears started to flow.
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Good Afternoon California Arts Centre James Speaking.

Hi James.

Hey Bette. How are you?

Alone and broken, thanks. Bette refrained from answering the question.

You there Bette?

What? Oh yeah. Listen I just wanted to let you know that Im taking the next two weeks off. I want you to re-schedule all of my meetings and let Franklin know, okay?

Yeah, not a prob. Franklin was really pleased with last night Bette. You deserve the time off.

Umm thanks. Well Ill see you in two weeks James.

Okay. Enjoy your break.

Bye.

Bette placed the phone back on the receiver. I have to get her back. She picked up and dialed Alices number. Answering machine. *****.

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Tina jerked awake at the sound of the ringing phone. *****. What oh She realised where she was.

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Hey Al, its Bette. If youre there pick up will you? I really need to talk. Alice. Okay so I guess youre not in. Listen Al, Tina left last night and I dont know where she is. I really need to know shes safe. If you hear from her please, please, please let me know. Call me as soon as you get this okay?. I really need to talk. Okay. Call me.

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All those emotions were beginning to emerge again but Tina felt more hurt, more pain this time. She was broken. The sound of Bettes voice just made her feel alone. She lay her head back on the cushion and shut her eyes. The anger was subsiding and all she felt was more pain. Where did we go wrong?

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Bette replaced the receiver and dialed Alices mobile. Switched off. *****. Where is she? Bette stared out the kitchen window. I need her back. She picked up her keys and walked out off the house. She had to find Tina.

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Alice had also woken up to the sound of the ringing phone. For a moment she was confused as to why she was still asleep. The sound of Bettes voice however reminded her of the events that transpired the night before. Dana. Kiss. Tina. Bette. Over. Candace. Each word brining back her memory of last night.

***** Tina. She realised Tina probably heard the message. Please be okay, Alice rushed out of her room and stood still at the frame of the door when she saw Tina.

Tina opened her eyes and Alice almost felt the pain she saw in them.

Alice slowly walked over and knelt by Tina and lightly kissed her forehead. Hey hun. You okay?

Tina let out a sigh. She called.

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TBC