“Wow,” Shane says laughing.

“What?” Carmen asks looking at her.

“Nothing,” she smiles. “I just can’t believe you left your pocket protectors at home.”

“Along with her checkered shirt and red suspenders,” Alice joins in.

“Oh fuck you!” she laughs hitting Shane and the arm. Shane fakes having a hurt arm and pouts.

“Hello ladies,” Kit says, joining them and setting Shane’s regular day starter in front of her.

“Thanks,” Shane greets. “I haven’t seen you in a while, where you been?”

“Workin’ out all the bills,” she replies. “It’s been a bad month. The bands that have been coming in are pretty good, but there are some nights that I have to call up my friend Ivan to bail me out because no one shows up. I just need a solid guarantee.”

“Why don’t you just hire a DJ?” Shane asks taking a sip of her drink.

“Yeah, you know Kit, Carmen’s an amazing DJ,” Alice says pointing over to Carmen.

“Really? Well, are you looking for a job?” Kit asks with hope in her eyes.

“Yeah actually, I am,” Carmen replies smiling. “I even have my own set up.”

“Great, well, why don’t you drop by tonight?”

“Sure!”

“Oh, I’m sorry, I’m Kit Porter,” she introduces, extending her hand.

“Carmen,” she responds shaking her hand.

“Kit’s Bette’s sister,” Shane explains.

“Oh, cool.”

“So you guys coming tonight to see Carmen’s preimere at the Planet?!” Kit asks excitedly.

“Were here almost every night,” Alice laughs.

“Wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Shane winks at Kit.  “Don’t worry, I’ll drag everyone I can find too.”

“Woah, Shane, we don’t want all of L.A.’s lesbians in here,” Dana jokes.

“Yes we do!” Kit says. “We need all you can get.”

“Don’t worry, Kit,” Alice says raising her glass and winking. “We’re on it.”

Later that day at Alice’s Apartment

Alice is sitting on her couch writing down ideas for her next article and becoming frustrated. She scratches out what she has just written and throws her pencil down. She leans back and looks at her watch. She hears a buzz coming from her door. She takes off her glasses and rubs her eyes before getting up and walking to the door. “Hello?”

“Alice, it’s me.”

“Hey, Dane,” she presses the button opening the door.

A few minutes later Dana walks in to find Alice on the couch with papers scattered around in front of her on the coffee table. “You know, you should really just make me a key,” she says throwing her purse on the ground and sitting beside Alice. “What are you working on.”

“I have no idea,” Alice says shaking her head. “I need come up with something to write about though.” She pauses and sighs.

“Have you been working on this since you left the Planet this morning?”

“On and off.”

“Alice,” Dana says rubbing her back. “You’re just gunna tire yourself out. Come on, let’s get you ready and head to the Planet. Take your mind off this and maybe you’ll get an idea.”

“Yeah, I guess.” She stands and heads to the bathroom with Dana following. She starts preparing her toothbrush. “So what do you think about this whole Carmen Shane thing?” She sticks the brush in her mouth.

Dana shrugs. “I dunno, I think we’ll just have to wait and see. If Carmen likes her then tonight is probably going to be a slap in the face for her, Shane alone in a place full of drunk women…”

“Yeah, no kiddin’,” Alice slurs with paste overflowing her mouth. “She might be too busy spinnin’ though.” Alice spits toothpaste out as she talks.

“Jesus Alice, wait ‘til you’re done will ya.” Alice spits, sips the mouthwash, gargles and spits. “Hot,” Dana laughs. Alice licks her lips and nods at Dana jokingly.

“Alright, I’ll get dressed and we can head out.”

“Ok, oh – and put on deodorant too!” Dana jokes and Alice flips her off as she walks into her room.

At Jenny, Shane and Carmen’s

“Shane! Let’s go!” Jenny yells from the living room tapping her foot and sitting on the couch.

“Here, how’s this?” Shane asks walking out in ripped jeans and a black dress shirt.

“It’s good,” Jenny says standing. “Now come on.”

Shane looks down once more and then nods. “Ok fine, let’s go.”