CHAPTER 6

AT THE PLANET

Shane is sitting at a table far from where she usually sits. Tina walks in heading to the gang’s regular table, but sees Shane sitting off by herself. Shane doesnt see Tina, but continues to stare out of the window. Tina approaches her friend.

TINA:  (Touching Shane lightly)  Hey, why are you way over here.

SHANE:  I just wanted sometime away from the gang.

TINA:  Ohh okay, well…I didnt mean to disturb you. If you need anything…Im here.(Tina goes to walk away but Shane stops her)

SHANE:  Could you just stay with me, please?

TINA:  Shane, you look like shit. You want to talk about it.

SHANE:  (Looks at Tina wth tears in her eyes)  I cant sleep…I cant eat.  Tina, Im hurting so much.

TINA:  This is about Carmen, isnt it?

SHANE:  (Nods in approval)  I really fucked up with her. Tina, if you could of seen the look in her eyes.

TINA:  (Sympathetic)  Shane, you have to remember…You really hurt her badly.

SHANE:  I know T, but she wouldnt even let me explain or apologize.

TINA:  It takes time, Shane. I know its been 2 1/2 years but sometimes it takes people longer to heal.

SHANE:  Have you healed from Bette’s affair?

TINA:  Yes and no, Shane.

SHANE:  Please explain, Tina?

TINA:  Well, I finally forgave her for the affair, but deep inside Im still angry that it happened.

SHANE:  But she explain and said she will never cheat again.

TINA:  At that time Shane, all I could feel was rejection. I felt like my lover rejected me. She made me feel inadequate to love her. She went to someone else to be fulfilled.

SHANE:  Is that why you started seeking love from other people?

TINA: Not really Shane…I wanted Bette to feel the hurt, I was carrying on the inside.  I wanted her heart to explode, the way mine’s did.

SHANE:  Tina, when I left Carmen in Canada…I thought, I was doing her a favor.

TINA:  Can I ask you a question?