At the Planet, the same morning/afternoon.

The girls all sat around the table, gabbing the latest gossip. Shane picking on Alice’s supposed bisexuality, the latest Gabby Deveaux victim, and Carmen talking about the infamous Papi. Jenny was quiet, as usual. She sat at the end of the table with her ear buds in, eyes closed and her laptop in front of her. She always did this when she was in deep thought, the noise didn’t bother her much. It actually helped her write. The girls were pretty upset when Les Girls debuted on the New York Times bestseller’s list. Even though the names were changed, Bette and Tina knew that Anette and Nina was them. Jenny didn’t mean to upset them; she was just writing a story about herself, which just so happened to include her friends.

“Uh, oh Jenny’s doing that thing again,” Carmen said and Shane shrugged.

“What thing,” Tina asked as she sat at the table.

“It’s this thing she does when she’s writing something big,” Shane said, “I wouldn’t read too much into it.”

“Hopefully we’re not in it this time,” Bette said, angrily.

“So how did the appointment go,” Alice asked, diverting the conversation.

“The baby is doing great, and my doctor is very impressed with my diet.”

“Yeah, Tina’s been doing a lot of veggies and has cut back on her greasy meat intake. I am very proud of her,” Bette says and smiles at Tina.

“Hello ladies,” Marina says as she approaches the table.

“Hey,” they all say in unison, Jenny still in her trance.

“She still does that thing huh,” Marina asked, pointing at Jenny.

“Yep,” Shane says, “she’s creative.”

“Well, whatever works,” Marina says and laughs, “Tina, have you thought about what Helena and I asked you yesterday?”

“Well, I, um,” Tina started to say.

“Tee, if you want to go, then go. I have to get back to work anyway,” Bette says gathering her things, “I’m trying to get the ball rolling on Provocations. I went behind Franklin’s back and got rid of ‘Seasons’ and now I have to get approval on Provocations before he finds out. Wish me luck.”

“Good luck baby,” Tina says kissing her and Bette leaves.

“So, what do you say Tina?”