Alice parked her car a few blocks away from the Ivy. She took another look in the mirror and pushed a strand of hair out of her face. She took a deep breath and opened her car door. She put her keys in her hand purse and smooth out her dress. She walked across the street as she made her way to the restaurant. She was waiting for this night to start, but was she really ready for this to happen? Is Dana really ready to be with her again? All these thoughts were running through her mind as she made her way to the front door of the Ivy. She walked in and looked around the restaurant. It was awfully crowded, but it was a mellow environment. The host smiled at Alice, and Alice returned the smile warmly.

“Do you have a reservation?”

“Uhh—yes, I’m here to meet Dana Fairbanks.” The host looked down on the paper and nodded.

“Right this way,” she followed the host towards the table, but it was empty. He pulled out a seat for her.

“Where is she?”

“She’ll be here shortly.” Alice nodded and took her seat.

“Thank you,” he nodded.

“While you wait, would you like a drink?”

“Sure, can I have absolut martini?”

“I’ll be back.” He walked away, and Alice rested her elbows on the table and waited. She looked around the restaurant and smiled softly.

“Good evening Miss.” She looked up and smiled harder.

“Hi,” Alice got up as Dana stood beside the table. She got up and gave Dana a hug and a peck on the cheek.

“I hope you weren’t waiting long.”

“I wasn’t, I just got here.” Alice took a step back. “You look really great.” Dana stood there in black, wide legs dress pants with a white blouse opened a little showing off her cleavage. Her hair was in curls lying on her shoulders.

“Thank you, so do you.” Alice smiled in her black v-neck dress with a lace around the middle that stopped above her knees. “Let’s sit.”

“Okay,” they both took a seat, and the host came back with Alice’s drink. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome,” he looked over at Dana. “Is there a drink you would like?”