Dana grabbed Lara firmly by the arm, pulling her in to the livingroom.

Dana – Lara, whats wrong with you? Don’t you see what kind of shape she’s in?

Lara – I’m sorry, Dana. I didn’t mean anything by it. It just came out wrong. Please forgive me. I really didn’t expect Alice to react the way she did.

Dana – Maybe you should go…

Lara – Please let me stay… I feel just awful. I want to help if I can, at least be here for you.

Dana – I’ll let you stay on one condition…. Please don’t say anything to upset her further.

Lara – I won’t say a thing, I promise.

Lara put her arms around Dana and kissed her possessively. As long as Lara was there, Dana would not be able to reach Alice again. Lara was pulling all the strings… just by being there.

Dana walked back in to the room. Tina was over at the closet, holding Alice’s hand, talking to her. Dana walked back over to be with Alice and she cowered away again. It wasn’t Dana that was frightening her… it was who was standing behind her. Dana was so hurt… watching Alice’s reaction.

Dana – Why is she scared of me? I thought she trusted me.

Tina – Don’t take it personal. She’s been through a lot, Dana. I’m sure its not you.

Dana – I was going to take her home with me but now she won’t let me help her.

Dana was now crying. Lara put her arm around her, trying to comfort her.

Tina – I think she should come home with us. Bette and I discussed it. I know you want to help her, Dana. You can see her tomorrow. Maybe things will be a little better in the morning.

Dana – I know you’re right, but I wanted to be the one she turned to. I want to talk to her alone before I go. Please leave us alone for a couple minutes.

Everyone left, leaving just Dana and Alice face-to-face.

Dana – Alice, I hope you can hear me. I love you so much, sweetie. I’m not giving up on you, ever. Please come back to me…. I’m lost without you. Remember the song on the radio… I know you heard it. That’s what I feel for you. Remember the words. Don’t give up Alice, I know you’re in there…..somewhere.