Okay, she says cheerfully. I hope she didnt hear the message I just left. Im ready.

Lets go. I say as I pick up my purse and keys. We go to the car without a word and I drive to Danas hotel. When we pull up, shes already waiting outside and Tina quickly lets her in the car. I nervously drive to Milk, not knowing what to expect out of these twoor if Bette will show up. Once were inside the club I begin to relax. Just enjoy the night Alice. You need to relax as much as they do.

Lets go find a table, Tina suggests, yelling over the music. We walk through the crowd, to a back table. The music isnt as loud in this corner and will allow us to actually hear each other.

When will Shane be here, Dana asks.

I didnt know Shane was comingI guess I should have assumed though, huh? Tina seems to be enjoying herselflike none of the ***** in the past few weeks has even happened.

I dont know, I answer Dana. You know Shaneshell be here when the party really picks up.

I dont know, Tina turns to me, it looks like things are picked up already. I could use a drinkwhat can I get you two?

Surprise me, I tell her.

Ill take a triple Tequila shot, comes from Dana. I dont think shes here to relaxI think shes here to get *****-faced. Oh, and a beer to chase it down, she quickly adds. Tina gives me a look and rolls her eyes.

Ill be right back, she says before walking away. I watch Tina as she approaches the bar. On her way, I can see the looks she garners. Every woman she walks past either gives her a look or says something to heror both. She looks like shes on the prowlI hope Bette shows up soon. She leans over the bar and says something to the bartender then turns around and watches the action on the dance floor, tapping her foot to the beat. The bartender, done making the drinks, taps her on the shoulder then takes her money. Tina skillfully picks up three full size drinks and Danas shot and carries them back to our table. Here you go, she says, placing the drinks in front of us.