Shane, Bette and Tina were gathered at The Planet with their heads down, a pained look on each face. None of them knew how to start talking without making the others even sadder. Shane lifted her head as silent tears streamed down her cheeks. She gazed straight into Bette’s eyes with a look that pleaded for her to say something. Bette averted her eyes to take a peek at how her lover was doing. The sight in front of her broke her heart all over again. Tina still had her head down, profoundly focused on her hands, her mouth moving as if she was humming something under her breath.

Bette knew exactly what Tina was humming. A Tegan and Sara song called “I know I know I know”. It was identified as yet another Alice & Tina song amongst their little group. The duo made a soundtrack that belonged only to them. They dared everyone else in the group to claim otherwise. The soundtrack included almost every sort of song. The Tegan and Sara song being a head of them… The lyrics of the song had nothing to do with their friendship, but it was a song that they both sang at the top of their lungs every time they listened to it. Numerous times they found themselves laughing hysterically, jumping up and down with the song as the others watched with amused faces. Even when one of them feels down, the other would come along and without a word she’d put the song on repeat and pull her friend up for a dance, that small gesture worked for them. But now that the lyrics had meaning, especially in between lines, the song saddened her in an unusual but comforting way. Bette knew Tina needed to hear that song. She slowly vacated her seat and made her way to Kit who was behind the bar counter.

“Hey baby sis… How are you guys doing?” Kit asked with a concerned face.

“Not so good, Kit.” Bette placed her elbows on the counter, her brows furrowed “Did I ever mention that I hate anniversaries, especially the sad ones?” she squinted her eyes and pouted like a little kid. Kit put a reassuring hand on the sleeve of Bette’s arm.