When Bette woke the next morning hoping Stevie was still there.  She wasn’t.  For some reason she felt sad, empty.  At the Planet that afternoon Shane, Stevie, and Jenny sat eating lunch.  Bette nor Stevie spoke of or told anyone about their convos.  It was like therapy for the both of them.  Tina arrived shortly after.  Bette groaned and began to get uncomfortable.  Stevie shot her a stern glance reminding her of what she needed to do.  Shane noticed but didn’t mention anything.  When Tina sat down Bette looked at her and smiled.  Tina smiled back, a little shocked.  She didn’t know how to react.  Stevie knew the wheels were in motion.

Steviie:   “Okay guys I have to get going.  Helena’s picking me up.

Shane:  “Helena?!”

Stevie:  “Relax, it’s friendly.  She needs me to take pictures of her house.  I think she’s selling it or something.  Later

Bette/Tina:  “Be careful!”

They both laughed. 

The whole gang met up for their usual Friday night ritual at the Planet.  Shane and Stevie were competing for ladies as usual, one having a small victory then the other.  Tina sat talking to Alice. 

Tina:  “I don’t get it Alice.  She’s been acting strange lately.  She’s been nice and talkative.  Not bitter and closed off as usual. 

Alice:   “Maybe she’s sorry.”

Tine:  “I don’t know but it’s refreshing.”

As they continued to chat they heard shouting by the pool tables.

Stevie:  “Watch it!”

Woman:  “Screw you!”

Steviei:  ‘Screw me?!  Bitch I’ll slap the shit out of you!”

Shane:  “Steve it’s cool.”

Stevie:  “No Shane.  Not only is she a freakin’ klutz but she’s a big mouth too.”

Bette and Kit came over.

Kit:  “What’s going on?”

Bystander:  “this woman is hammered.  She’s been pissing people off all night.”

Kit:  “Excuse me, you have to leave.”

Woman:  “Me?!  Why?  She’s the one acting crazy.”

Kit:  “You’re bad for business.”

Stevie was still yelling

Stevie:  “Let me go Sha!  I’ll get her ass out of here Kit!”

Shane was having a hard time keeping her away.  Bette walked over and placed a single hand on Stevie’s arm.