Lighten up Shane. Tina comes to my rescue.

Tina, you of all people should be telling her shes wrong.

And I did….Look, last night, we talked about this. I told her how I felt Tinas words trail off. Wait a minute. Alice said youve been out of touch all week. How did you find out about me and Bette?

Kit told me yesterday. I went to confront Betteshe all but admitted it.

Shaneit wasnt you place to do that, Tina begins to grow nervous. Is she worried about how Bette might react? Does she think Bette has the idea that she sent Shane over there? Suddenly she takes a deep breath. How is she?

Lost, Shanes response was simple, yet unmistakable. Then Shane quickly stands up a walk toward the door. I follow her path to see Dana standing thereon the verge of breaking down. Without saying anything, Shane guides her to the table and an awaiting chair. Sitting here in silence, Tina, Shane and myself all look at each other and Dananot knowing how to begin.

Shes engaged, Dana breaks the silence.

Who? I ask the question I know the others are thinking. Honey, whos engaged?

Tonya, she can hardly say the words.

Of course she is. Shes engaged to you, Shane tries to help.

No, you dont understand. Danas having trouble articulating the problem.

Dana, Tina says in her usual, soothing voice, try to calm down. Take a deep breath and tell us whats going on. We cant help you unless we know whats wrong.

Dana looks up at Tina then, Shes engaged to a man.

What? Shane almost yells.

Oh *****, is all I can think of.

Youre saying that Tonyayour Tonyais engaged to a man? Tina tries to clear up whats going on. How is that possible? How did you find this out?

Someone from HRC called last night to make sure everything in Palm Springs was good. Anyway, she told me that Tonya is straight and that she even met her fianc. Dana almost choked on the last few words.

God, Dane. I wish I could say something to make it all better. Shane reaches out to Dana with a comforting touch. Do you know who he is?