It always feels like sunshine here. There is always a rhythm. There is always a beat to enjoy. Through good times and bad, there she is. Perhaps there is a willful ignorance to it. Her style is her smile. Signing autographs at a meet-and-greet, she is the shooting star that breaks the mold. She is a star. She has starred on the tennis court, she has starred in the world of entertainment media, she enjoys the riches of various endorsements. Whatever Dana Fairbanks is, she made it mainstream.

There is the subsequent interview with someone asking the same questions over and over.

”What’s it like being an out lesbian athlete?”

”Do you have a girlfriend?”

”What’s your thought on random issue usually associated with the L.G.B.T. community?”

There was also the question about the reported birth of her friends, Bette Porter and Tina Kennard’s child. It was a nice change of pace, she thinks.

Her agent, Conrad is always ready to make sure Dana arrives and departs on time. It is all about punctuality, with the rest being handled by Dana’s Public Relations Director, Tonya. Together, they make a good team.

Finishing up her meet-and-greet, Dana poses for a few more media photos as Conrad and Tonya both work on getting her situated away from the public and into a sports utility vehicle. In the S.U.V., Dana is immediately on her cellphone while Conrad and Tonya discuss hastily made notes on the next event and how Dana should tackle whatever pressing issue of the day.

Dana: How’s the little one?

Still in the hospital, Bette and Tina welcome the call from their friend, with Tina holding baby Angelica as Bette talks. Bette turns to Tina momentarily.

Bette: It’s Dana.

Tina: Hey, Dana!

Dana: Hey guys. Just finished up this appearance thingy. I should be back with you guys soon. Miss Williams keeping you safe?

Bette: So far. And no, she’s barely spoken today.

Dana: Al called in yet?

Bette: Not yet. I’m sure she will. I have a feeling she has a mission to make Tasha into someone sociable.

The hospital door opens, revealing Tasha on the other side, her back still mostly to the door.