Dana and Alice awoke in the guest room to the smell of fresh coffee and some baked good that neither one of them could place. Alice was the first to stumble out of bed, crossing the room to the door. Dana followed her like an obedient puppy, wandering over towards the kitchen wide-eyed. As they approached, the sweet smells of bacon, pancakes and blueberry muffins wafted across their noses, and both of them felt the drool trailing along their chins.

Bette, Alice said, slightly startled by the fresh, relaxed appearance of the mulatto woman.

Where the ***** did you come from? Bette blinked, pouring two mugs of coffee. I didnt see you when I came in.

It was poker night Bette, you know- or maybe you dont. I mean you werent even there last night. Alice shrugged. Shane was so bummed, you should go fix things with her right now.

What does it look like Im doing? I didnt make all this food for you, Im taking the day off before the show tonight to spend time with her. I feel like complete ***** for missing yesterday and forgetting our anniversary. She sighed, folding her arms across her chest.

Well, thats sweet of you. But how can you miss work? Isnt today like, super important? Dana scratched her head, watching Alice and she grabbed one of the muffins from the fresh basket on the table and hid it behind her back.

Yes but I make my own rules. My baby comes before work.

It didnt seem to come first last night, when you totally ditched us and never called to explain yourself. Alice retorted, quickly taking a bite of the muffin before Bette could do anything about it.

Bette rolled up the sleeves of her white v-neck sweater. Al, please. I know that I did something bad and Im trying to make up for it if Shanell let me. She glanced around ,searching for anything else she might need to say. Dana shrugged and grabbed an apple, heading back towards the guest room. Alice lingered afterward and looked over at Bette.

Bette, she really loves you. She isnt like the other ones youve been with before. Its genuine. Ive seen the way she looks at you, and its not just puppy love. So be careful. Alice patted Bettes shoulder. Youre a great woman Bette, and I love to see you happy. But remember, be careful.