When Helena returned home, she called her leasing agent to inform him she’d be moving out this coming weekend and requested that he send the necessary papers for her to sign to break the lease.  She poured herself a glass of wine and set about the task of packing some of her possessions for the upcoming move.  Hours passed before Helena looked up and saw that it had grown dark outside.  She still had an hour to get ready and she stepped into the shower.  As she let the warm water cascade over her body, she felt her tense muscles begin to loosen.  It felt as if the water was washing away all the stress of the last few weeks.   She was looking forward to tonight, letting loose a bit, enjoying a couple drinks and some good music.  As she was stepping out of the shower, the house phone rang and she raced to catch it.

“Helena Peabody.”

“Fucking hell woman!  Where have you been?” Alice screamed on the other end.

“Alice!  What are you talking about?”

“I’ve been calling you all day.  Don’t you check your messages?”

Helena realized she must have had her cell phone turned off.  “Sorry Alice.  Um…was there something important you needed me for?”

“No.  I just miss you.  I thought we could get together.  What are you doing right now?”

“I’m getting ready to meet Carmen.  She’s djing at some club in Silverlake called Spaceland.  I’ve never heard of it but it sounds like fun.  I don’t know…do you want to join us?”

“Omigod.  Love to.  I need to get out.”

“K.  I’ll swing by and pick you up in about 45 minutes?”

They agreed and Helena finished getting ready.  She chose a pair of tight jeans and black low cut wrap blouse that tied at the side.  She let her hair air dry so her curls were wild and full of body.  In a few minutes she was out the door and on her way to have fun with the girls.

“Whoo hoo!  Helena!” Alice exclaimed when she opened the door to her apartment.  “Destitution suits you.  You look fucking hot!”

“Why thank you Alice,” Helena responded, leaning in to give her friend a quick peck on the cheek.