Dana looked at Lara, and then she looked at Alice.

Shane: Umm Kit, Ivan lets go play some pool.

Ivan: that is a great idea, come on Kit, I will give you a chance to win this time.
Kit playfully hit I van.

Kit: Bette, Tina, you guys coming?

Tina looked at Bette then they looked at Lara, she was pleading with her eyes for them to stay.

Tina: no, guys we are going to stay and catch up with Lara.

Shane: ok later guys

Dana: so how is your dad Lara?

Lara: He is better, thanks.

Alice: that is good to hear Lara, where is it that you went?

Lara: my family lives in Colorado,

Alice: Excuse me but does anyone need anything from the bar?

Dana: let me help you Al.

*at the bar

Dana: I am sorry Al, I did not know she was going to be back in town, this is really uncomfortable for me too.

Alice: I know Dane, maybe it is a sign, I was going to ask you our tonight Dane. What would you have said?

Dana: I would have said YES, but now, I have not even told Lara about Tonya, once I did not even have a gf now I have three people who want me.

Alice: I did not say I wanted youso dont flatter yourself Fairbanks.

Dana: lets go back, I should talk to Lara

Alice: Okay I will get Tina and Bette out of the way, but will you call me tomorrow?

Dana: yes of course, first thing. PROMISE.
They walked to the table, Lara was explaining how to make grilled veggies.

Alice: Bette, Tina lets go see who is winning the game of pool.

Bette: Ok, great seeing you Lara, you were missed.

Tina: Good night Dana Lara

Alice: goodnight guys

After they left, Lara looked at Dana, she put her hand on hers I have missed you Dana, you still look so *****. I am sorry if that upsets you, but you do

Dana: thank you Lara, you look gorgeous as usual. Lara, I should explain something to you. You were right, I was told I should not see you because of the deal with Subaru, but in reality they knew, I should have called you, butLaraI felt bad, I am so sorry. IwellI am engaged.

Lara: you are WHAT!

Dana: (whispering) engaged

Lara: Wow, to whom? When? I have not been gone that long. I am not sure what I expected, it is just we felt sosoright. I chose not to call you to give you timeto miss meand figure out what you wanted, I guess I waited too long.

Dana started to cry, Lara, I am not in love with her, it just happened Lara pulled Dana into her arms, it is okay Dana, I should have called you.

TBC