Helena was standing alone and away from the crowd. Her mind was in a mess despite the fact that she had made up with Bette. She felt bad for hurting El’s feelings, she was upset about Bette and Sierra kissing , she regretted not telling Bette about how she felt earlier and now, she’s just clueless on what to do next. She couldn’t tell Bette how she felt about her now, not when Bette seems to be seeing that Sierra girl. It would selfish of her to expect Bette to be with her.

How she wished she could turn back time and change everything.

“Are you alright?” Ted asked softly. He had noticed how her withdrawn behavior.

Helena gave him a tired smile, “Yes, I just feel a little under the weather today.”

Ted nodded, he knew very well that there was more to it but he respected her if she didn’t want to talk about it.

Just then, Helena’s father approached them, along with a very familiar looking man. Helena was quickly able to realize that the man with her father was El’s boss, whom she had met last night.

“Helena, I’m pretty sure you know Giovanni.” Augusten introduced his friend to his daughter.

“Yes,” Helena smiled, she extended her hand out for a handshake as she continued, “It’s very nice to see you again Mr. Marano.”

“Yes, it is very nice to see you again.” He shook her hand, “I was just telling your father about how talented Elliot is. He’s not here today?”

Helena stiffened at the sound of his name.

“My exact sentiments.” Augusten smiled. “When will I get to meet that nice young man you’ve been dating?”

Ted watched Helena force a smile, he knew immediately that something must have happened between her and El.

“Unfortunately, El had something to attend today.”

“What a pity.” Augusten said, sounding slightly disappointed.  Then he smiled, “I suppose that I’ll meet him very soon, won’t I?”

An immediate sense of guilt washed over her. Her father seemed so excited to meet the great guy she was dating but she had to break up with him because she was gay.