Dana walked into the hospital room and closed the door. She stood in front of the door and looked up at Alice. Alice had her arms crossed and looked away from Dana. Dana tried to speak, but nothing came out. She closed her mouth and sighed.

Alice looked at Dana. “Do you have something to say?”

Dana nodded her head and smiled nervously. “Yeah, but it’s kind of hard”

“Why?”

“Cause it hurts me when I see you like this.”

Alice rolled her eyes. “Please Dana you can save the sympathy act.”

Dana ran her fingers through her hair. “Alright, I’m going to say this now. I’m going to be taking care of you when you get out. So I’ll be moving into your apartment.”

“No,” Alice shook her head. “This isn’t happening. I won’t need your help I want someone else to take care of me.”

Dana shook her head. “I’m sorry, but you’re going to be stuck with meI’m gonna go.” She opened the door and walked out of the room. Alice slammed her hands on the bed and screamed. Dana looked at Helena. “She’s all yours.”

****

“How is she today?” Lara walked over to the stove.

“She threw a tantrum after I left.” Dana smiled softly.

Lara looked over her shoulder. “For what?”

Dana sighed. “She has to have somebody stay with her at her apartment.”

Lara laughed softly. “Why? Is she stuck with Helena?”

Dana ran her fingers through her hair. “No, I’m going to stay with her.”

Lara stopped and turned around. “What?”

“Shane thought it would be a good idea if I could stay with her.” Lara sighed and continued to cook. She stopped stirring and moved the pot off the stove. Dana watched her as she ran around the kitchen, slamming cabinet doors and drawers. “Are you upset about this?”

Lara slammed the drawer. “Yes, why do you have to this?”

Dana looked at Lara. “It’s because I chose to do this, and Alice is still my friend. I’m going to help her through this.”

Lara put her hand on her forehead and dropped her head. “I just feel like something’s going to go awry.”