Jenny stamped her time card at ten oclock sharp. She gathered her things and flipped open her cell phone.

Bette was sitting on the couch in her pajamas, listening to classical music. She heard her phone ring and reached over to the table.

Hello?

Bette, its Jenny. I might be a little late.

Is everything alright?

Yeah, Yeah. Its just, well Im still in my work clothes and I really need a shower.

Oh. Wellwhy dont you just come over here and take one?

Jenny felt embarrassed. She didnt want to impose.

I dont know

Cmon, Jenny. I dont mind. You can borrow a pair of my pajamas if you like.

Jenny silently laughed, as did Bette. They both knew she would be swimming in Bettes clothing.

Um. Okay! Okay, Ill be there in like, fifteen minutes.

See you then.

Bye.

Jenny looked up into the rearview mirror. She smiled slyly. She closed her eyes, imagining what a funny thing shed look wearing Bettes pajamas. The little Dotson accelerated and sped away into the night.

Shane gripped the phone in one hand, an arm around Case. She heard a knock at the front door.

Its open! She yelled.

The paramedics rushed into the house, pulling their equipment behind them.

Where is she? One man said to the other.

Were in the bathroom! Shane yelled once again. Hurry!

*****, she thought. If this girl dies, Ill never forgive myself.

Alice and Dana lay quietly in bed. They hadnt said a word since they dropped Tina off back at her apartment. Dana fumbled with the sheets. Alice turned on the TV.

Im tired. Can we just go to sleep?

Im not tired yet. I wanna watch Leno.

Alice Dana whined.

What?! Just go to sleep. Alices mouth formed a flat frown, her eyes became glued to Jays large chin. He doesnt even have an actual face. Its just one big chin.

Dana almost felt a smile come on, then remembered that she was supposed to be mad at Alice. But what, indeed, was she so mad about? She wondered.

Alice?

Alice ignored her, no – pretended she didnt hear. She forced herself to zone in on the TV.

Alice Dana loosened the sheets around her, then scooted closer. She rose above her body, her arms supporting her at each side. Her face changed. It was apologetic. Alice