Here comes my friend, I excited tell the nurse as Kit walk in the door.

Someones anxious to get home, she laughs.

I just dont like being in here.

Shane, Kit says, enclosing me in a bear hug, are you alright?

Yeah, yeah, I say quickly, Im fine.

Good, she releases me. What in the ***** were you thinking? Oh nohere it comes. I thought Kit would understand. This is why I didnt call Bette.

I wasnt, I respond defensively. Listen, can we just gowe can talk about this in the car.

You bet your sweet ***** well talk about this in the carand well keep talking about it when we get you home if Im not satisfied. With that, she turns to the nurse. Is there anything I need to know? Should I be keeping tabs on her? Does she need to check back in or anything?

I think she has a follow up with Doctor Wilson next week, but you can speak with her yourselfif youd like, replies the nurse as she raises her hand, gesturing down the hall.

Greatnow theyll be conspiring together. I just want to go home. Uh, ohI better catch up to themI dont want Kit to do anything embarrassing. Just like before, the nurse knocks and waits for an answer. Then she opens the door and shepherds us in. The good doctor looks up from her paperworkha, shell put Kit in her place with that look. She puts down the papers and stands. What? Waitnoaaahhhhh.

She extends her hand to Kit, you must be the friendKit, right?

Thats me, Kit says, returning the doctors handshake. Look, I dont mean to interrupt your work or anything, but I just wanted to know if theres anything I should know before I take Shane home.

Not really. Dr. Wilson seems to be behaving. Shane didnt show any signs of long term drug usebut I have two follow up appointments scheduled to make sure she doesnt develop any either.

When are these appointmentI just want to make sure shes therewith bells on. Great, now I have a babysitter. The two women continue conversing about meas if Im not even in the room. I think theyre finally satisfied with my prognosis. Can we leave now? I once again feel like a child. What is it about this doctor that

Are you ready Shane? Kit breaks into my thought.

Huh? Yeah, totally.

It was nice to meet you Kit. Shane, Ill see you next week. This is my cue to escape.

Yeah, Ill see you then. I back out the door, hoping to flee with all limbs intact.

Goodbye Doctor, Kit says, following me out the door.

Kit and I continue walking, both silentuntil we reach the parking lot. Is that the drag king Kit was at Provocations with? It is. *****! I forgot her license was suspended. *****!

Look, Kit, I begin as we get into the car. I tried to get a hold of Tina, but there was no answer at the house

Thats because shes not staying at the house, Kit interrupts.

What? Where is she staying? What happened while I was high?

Theres a lot thats happened, girl. Youve been out of touchand the ***** hit the fan. Tina went to stay with Alice

Whats going on Kit? Im growing agitated. Whats wrong with my friends? Wheres Bette if Tinas at Alices?

Im sorry to say it, but Bette cheated on Tina. Now, I dont know all the detailsBette hasnt been ready to talkI just know Tina found out the night of Provocations.


Listen, Kit. Im sorry for putting you through thisfor having to pick me up. Now I know why I couldnt get in touch with Tina. And I knew Bette would yell at me for putting her through this. I guess I didnt count on you feeling the same way Bette would.

Look Shane, I lost a lot because of my problem and I dont want to see you go through the same *****. We all care about you and we dont want to see you go down that road. That being said, I heard the doctor when she said she didnt think it was a chronic problem. I will however, be keeping an eye on you.

I knowI know, I agree, knowing I wont mind her keeping an eye on me. Say, Kitcan you drop me at Bette and Tinas? Id like to talk to Bette.

Sure, just take it easy on her. She feels terribleand you shouldnt be throwing stones.

I willI just need to find out what happenedyou know straight from the horses mouth.

With that, Ivan takes me to Bette and Tinas house. When we arrive, no ones home, so I walk up to the front steps and take a seat. Ill wait here as long as I need to until Bette gets home.

To Be Continued