The four girls exited the taxi and headed to the entrance. Once passed the bouncers and after paying at the booth, they all entered the bar. Julie was excited at everything that was going on around them, but Dana grabbed her hand and squeezed it as reassurance. Alice saw this gesture and was torn between admiration for Danas` compassion and jealousy.

The girls sat down with Bette and Tina. Julie said for Dana to sit by her which she put down to her feeling insecure, and did so willingly. This meant however, Alice could not sit next to her and both Alice and Dana were disappointed as they wanted the chance to sit and get to know each other better. The only saving grace was that they were able to sit opposite each other which made them both a little happier as at least there was a good view!!

The girls chatted freely all night. Alice loved that Dana was so liked by everyone. At one point Shane nudged her and pointed out that they had all ‘fallen for her’. She asked Alice how she felt, she stumbled over her words but when she looked over at her she told Shane that she did like her, in fact liked her a lot, but she was scared after previous experiences. Shane told her that she understood but she would need to drop down the walls she had built up around her heart at some time and let someone into her life. She was a beautiful, loving person that deserved to find someone special. Alice agreed and said she knew that, it would just take time. Shane said she understood but Dana was a beautiful person inside and out and she should not take too long.

Several drinks later Dana decided to ask Alice to dance, helped by the fact she had had a few beers. Alice looked nervously at Dana and said she didn’t want to just yet but maybe later. Her voice was broken when she replied and Dana could see the regret in her eyes. Shane looked at her angrily. Alice so wanted to say yes but was not confident enough. She felt she would have no resolve if Dana held her close, she would drop her defences and get hurt again which she could not do just yet.