Bette is in the kitchen putting the rest of the finishing touches on the dinner. She is waiting for Shane to come over. They havent had a chance to talk since the big argument at the dinner party. She is worried about Shane, and wants to see for herself how she is keeping it altogether. Shane appears at the door and comes in.

BETTE:  Hey Girl, give me a hug. Ive missed you.

SHANE:  I missed you also, Bette….Been awhile huh?

BETTE:   Yes it has…Dinner is almost done. When did you get back?

SHANE:  Ummm about 3 hours ago. Im sorry, Im late…I had an unexpected visitor appear.

BETTE:  A visitor? Who?

SHANE:  Carmen…She stopped by Wax to see me.

BETTE:  (Looking perplexed)  Carmen?  I thought she was back on the East Coast.

SHANE:  So did I…But to my surprise, shes here.

BETTE:  What did she want with you, Shane?

SHANE:  She wants to talk to me.

BETTE:  Oh?  How do you feel about that?  I know your last encounter wasnt so good.

SHANE:  Yeah, I know….I was a little apprehensive when I saw her too.

BETTE:  I bet you were, Shane. So did you two get a chance to talk?

SHANE:  No, not yet. I came here to have dinner with you.

BETTE:  Shane…You should of told me on the phone she was there. You two need to talk and get everything straight.

SHANE:  Bette, I know…But I also wanted to talk to you, first.

BETTE:  Talk to me first? Whats the matter, Shane?

SHANE:  Do you still love, Tina?

BETTE:  Why do you ask that?

SHANE:  Bette, now is not the time to get all Yale on me. I need you to be real for me. Please answer the question?

BETTE:  (Looking at Shane & sighing)  Yes, I do Shane. Ive never stopped loving her.

SHANE:  Then how do you fight for someone you love, when you have totally fucked up everything you two shared?

BETTE:  I dont know…Im still trying to figure that part out. Are you still in love with Carmen?

SHANE:  Just like you said…Ive never stopped loving her.