“What’s up girl?” Kit says with her usual bright smile.

“Hey Kit.” Shane says.

“Someone run over your dog?”

“No,” Shane chuckles. “No one ran over my dog.”

“Then what’s up with you?”

“Just having one of those nights I guess.”

“Yeah, I hear ya.” Kit knows how that feels.

“I’m standing here watching Alice and Dana and Jenny and Carmen. And they all look so happy. I guess I’m just getting tired of the game. I can’t stand here without getting cruised by every passing girl. And I’m just not interested.”

“Sounds like you have someone on your mind.” Kit says leaning against Shane. “You aren’t still hung up on Carmen are you?”

“No. No, she and Jenny are great for each other. I think I am just having an off night.”

“Maybe it’s the moon.” Kit says knowing that Shane will venture no further into a conversation about her feelings. “It’s almost full.”

“Yeah, maybe that’s it.” Shane smiles.

“I gotta go check on some things. You need anything?”

“I’m good.”

“Holla if you need something.” Kit rubs her arm and smiles.

“Thanks Kit.”

Three beers into the night and Shane is still at her perch against the bar. Countless girls have walked by her. Some have stopped and tried unsuccessfully to engage her in small talk. Others just cruise her giving her the look. However as the night wears on and the alcohol starts to have it’s numbing effect on her brain she begins to care less. A leggy blonde walks by with just the right smile and really great *****. Shane smiles back and motions for the blonde to come closer. She takes the bait and walks right up to Shane standing toe to toe with her.

“Hey.” Shane says in the low ***** register.

“Hi.” The blonde says trying to play it cool.