Lara, cmon, we have to go! Dana yelled up the stairs.

Im coming! Lara came downstairs with the bag. How much clothes did we bring? This bag is so heavy!

Let me help you. Dana said and took the bag from Lara and locked the door. They got into the Subaru and drove to the planet.

Inside the Planet everyone was already waiting for them.

Hi guys, whereve you been? Shane asked and yawned a little.

Dana blushed a little. We, um We forgot the time. She looked around the room. So, Kit, heres Mr. P. The most important thing are his pills. He gets them, um, three times a day. Dana flipped open a paper with instructions. see, three times a day with wet food, and um and its best to sort of let him wake up on his own because hes less crabby about taking them that way. She looked at the travel crate in her hand. But he should he should be okay. She took Mr. P. out of the crate and cuddle a little with him before she gave him to Kit. Lara stroke her back as she did.

Alice came running into the room. Woohoo, congratulate me, I got my period!

So, why are we congratulating you? Bette asked confused.

Alice smiled at her. Um Cause I love getting my period.

She does! Ever since she was a kid. Lenore put in.

Right! No, no, no, cause it reaffirms my womanhood. I like to celebrate it, to you know Show women everywhere its a blessing, its not a curse. She smiled widely.

Dana looked at Lara and rolled her eyes slightly.

kay! You guys. Road trip? Lets go! Alice continued and went outside.

Lara and Dana took a seat in the back of the car, Jenny, Shane and Tina sat down in the middle seat, Lenore sat in the passengers seat and Alice drove.

So, is this a golf tournament? Jenny asked Alice.

Yea, its the Kraft-Nabisco Professional Womens Golf Tournament Alice answered. Otherwise known as the Dinah Shore weekend.

Is she *****? Jenny asked again.

No, Dinah Shores dead. She died back in 94. And, actually, the word is that she hated her snooty little golf tournament turned into a spring break for lesbians. Refused to acknowledge it. She sighed a little. You guys, theres supposed to be, like 10,000 women there.

Jenny gasped.
Oh, god. Shane said.

Shes done research. Tina smiled.

Well, yea, Im doing a story on it for The Weekly. Gotta make something outta this lam-***** weekend, right?

And Danas getting an HRC award. Tina added.

Yea, were totally proud of her! Alice said.

Dana smiled and Lara put a hand on her thigh and kissed her cheek.

Whats that? Jenny asked.

Its the Human Rights Campaign. Its the biggest ***** civil rights organization in the country. Its a huge deal. Tina answered.

Congratulations. Jenny smiled at Dana.

Thank you. Dana smiled back and Lara squeezed her thigh a little.

Later on everyone was singing Indigo Girls Closer to fine over and over again. I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains, theres more than one answer to these questions, pointing me in a crooked line

Laras hand was still resting on Danas thigh. She began to move it closer to Danas crutch. Dana looked at her and put her hand on top of Laras. They locked eyes and Lara went all the way up to Danas crutch. She could feel the warmth of Dana through her the jeans. Dana gasped but parted her legs a bit so that Lara got better access. Dana leaned her head against Laras shoulder.

We cant do this here. She whispered.

Why? Lara asked quietly. No ones gonna notice. She grinned at Dana and unbuttoned and unzipped her pants with one hand. Dana squirmed a little, but let her continue. Lara got into her pants and thongs. She pressed hard on Danas ***** before staring to circle a finger around it. Dana grabbed the seat and bit her bottom lip hard.

The rest of the car was still singing. The closer I am to fiiiii-iiiiine, yea!

Lara looked at Dana as she slowly slid a finger into her. Dana rolled her head a little and tilted it against Laras shoulder. *****. She whispered. And with on final thrust Dana exploded in an *****. She bit her lip hard, trying not to moan out loud.

Closer I am to fiiiii-iiiiine, yea! The group sang and began to whistle. Dana and Lara joined in as Dana buttoned her jeans.

Thank god! Lenore said. Do you know how many times I had to hear that song when Alice was first coming out of the closet? It was a nightmare. It was all about Annie Flaherty. Lenore laughed a little. Tell them your coming out story, honey. Its so hilarious!

First of all, its not my coming out story. It was just a drunk high school grope.

Tell us your coming out story. Tina begged.

Well, they got hammered, the two of them. And then they scampered under the bleachers. Lenore laughed. for a smoke, which of course she was not allowed to. And just as they were about to kiss Annie vomited all over Alice!

No, my real coming out story? Alice said. It happened in college. My boyfriend Greg and I had this band called Butter. And we played every weekend at The Tap Room, which was like our little bar on campus. She giggled a little. It was three guys and me. And, I dont know, I wasnt that into it, but Greg thought we could go all the way. But anyway, our bass player quits one day, right? So we had like three days to find a new one. So, we hold these auditions, and these guys come and they couldnt play bass to save their lives. And then, Tayo walks on stage. Alice had a dreaming look on her face. We were famous in out little college universe. I mean, people were coming just to see us! And me and Tayo. Alice giggled a little. We had amazing chemistry on stage… Tayo and I only lasted about two months. After me, she went through every *****, *****, bisexual and transgendered organization on campus. Totally broke my heart.

Dana grinned at Alice. Thats why youre a dirty bisexual, huh?

Alice looked at Dana in the mirror. Well, lets hear your story!

Oh, thats nice, you know I cant do that.

Why? Jenny asked.

Its probably fresh wounds. Lenore said.

It was twelve years ago, mom. Alice said irritated as she stopped at burger King. The girls went in to eat and then got back into the car. Dana and Lara was still seated in the back, but Alice and Lenore sat in the middle, Jenny in the passengers seat and Tina drove.

So, Dana, your coming out story! Alice reminded her.

Okay, it was a tennis camp. I was sixteen, she was seventeen. She was beautiful. Dana cleared her throat. She was my counsellor. Id tell you her name, but shes famous now, so I cant. Ill just call her Ralph. God she had the most beautiful eyes youve ever seen.

What happened next? Tina asked.

She needed to tell somebody about it, right, so she wrote her best friend at home and told her about us and how in love we were, and uh, her friend told her parents. Her parents yanked her out of tennis camp like that. Dana snapped her fingers.
Lara leaned her head against Danas shoulder and grabbed her hand. Dana kissed the top of her head and continued. After that, I ran into her at a few matches, and she wouldnt even look at me. So anyway, thats it.

Tennis players are like girls in college: ***** until graduation. Lenore said and everyone chuckled.

Okay, then. My coming out story also involves someone famous. Lenore said.

Jenny looked at Tina and mouthed Is she *****?

Tina looked back at her and shook her head.

it was the 70s and every weekend, I went to one of these parties at the mansion which of course was full of swingers and orgies and drugs As Im sure you girls know. So, one night, there was an ex of mine that I hadnt seen in years and he was sitting right there in the living room. And all I could think of to say to him was I thought I told you to wait in the car?

Dana, Lara and Shane chuckled.

Mom, that is straight out of Tallulah Bankheads biography! Alice said sharply to her mother.

That doesnt mean that I didnt say it. Lenore answered. Anyway, where was I? Hmm, the pool! Well, I dont want to be indiscrete here, but there was an incident in a pool with two girls and um I mean. These girls were real knockouts. I mean, most of the girls that went to those parties were knockouts, but they were giving each other a tonsil inspection that wouldve made a doctor blush! So I decided, what they hey! And joined in. She laughed a little. What can I say? One thing lead to another It was hot

okay Shane, do you wanna share your story? Alice asked.

Shane cleared her throat. Yea, um thats easy. Tiffany Gardner. She was this gorgeous blonde who lived down the street. And I used to sit for hours and watch her play in the park And then one day, I thought You know what? ***** this, enoughs enough. Im gonna meet this chick. So. I pack up my Sunshine Meal and I walk over to her, and shes just sitting in the sand, playing hard to get. And I knew I was fucked That girl took my Sunshine Meal toy. Then she took my heart.

Tina stopped the car in front of a condo.

Okay! Perfect timing, here we are! Alice said and jumped out of the car. Um, jenny, will you open the door for my mom?

Lenore turned to Shane. That reminds me of this beautiful tragic ***** who once passed out on my kitchen floor. And Ill never forget, John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands had come for lunch that day and of course they had had a couple of drinks, as had I, and just as they walk in the kitchen, she wakes up, and the –

Mom! I think your phones ringing!
Oh, let me just finish my story. So she wakes up, and just at that moment –

Uh, maybe its your new agent? Alice interrupted.

Oh, my god, youre right!

Lenore jumped out of the car and ran inside to get it.

You know what? Dana, help me. Alice said.

What? Dana asked.

Just help me!

Dana climbed out of the mini van and Alice thrust one of Lenores bags in her arms.

Just help grab a bag! Alice shouted.

I can get that one. Just –
Grab a bag! Alice said again.
I can get it! Dana said.
Cmon! Alice said as she ran towards Lenores front door. Dana followed and they both drop the bags and ran back to the van.
Mom, I left the bags on the porch! Alice yelled to Lenore. Get in, get in the car! Go! She said to Jenny.
Dana, Alice and Jenny got into the car.
Go, go, go, go, go! Alice said to Tina who took off.
Everyone laughed. Bye Lenore. Dana said.
Oh, my god, am I going to ***** for that? Alright, thank you guys, your asses were in this van so fast. C’mon.
Alices phone rang and she answered it. Hello? No, M – Hi, no!……. No, no, no, of course not! No, it’s just – we didn’t know how long you were gonna be, and Dana has gotta uh – uh, register for the event.
Dana looked offended, but smiled. She pressed Laras hand tight and looked at her. Lara smiled towards her and Dana leaned in and kissed her. Hows the trip been so far? She asked. Lara looked at her and smiled. Very interesting. She said and kissed Dana again.
When they got to Palm Springs the group went in to the hotel together. Lara and Dana held hands.
Dana? Dana Fairbanks. Someone walked up to Dana and shook her hand with a wild grin her face. Im Tonya, Guest Liaison, Im here to take care off all your needs.
Dana smiled at her.
Let me get this for ya! Tonya continued and took the bag off Danas shoulder. Excuse me! This is Dana Fairbanks, okay? I need someone to take her stuff to her room, suite 251! Tonya put an arm around Dana and was about to walk off with her. So, are you alone? She asked.

Um, no, actually. Dana got out of Tonyas grip. Im here with my friends. She pinted at the group. And my girlfriend. She took a hold of Laras hand again and smiled at her.
Tonya stopped smiling. Did you want to bring them to the dinner? Im not sure I can get them tickets though. She turned her back at the group. I need you in a photoshoot in about an hour, but Ill try to make a few calls –
Well be fine. Tina interrupted.
Yea, we dont wanna cramp Danas style. Alice added.
Oh, okay! Tonya grinned as she put her arm under Danas and walked away a bit with her, causing Dana to drop the hold she had of Laras hand. Lara watched them leave.
So glad to have you here, Im gonna have to protect you from some of the staff! Tonya said and laughed.
Dana chuckled goofily.
Seriously though, I am here to act as a buffer between you and your fans, okay, that is part of my job.
Okay. Dana said, smiling.
Now. Uh, Im gonna give you the key to your room. Tonya said and left a keycard. And heres my card. Im going to give you my cell phone number and I want you to use it if you need anything at all.
Thanks Dana smiled.
Im talking about a second opinion on what kind of shoes to wear. You just call me? Okay?
Okay. Dana chuckled.
And Ill se you in an hour.
Okay. Thanks.
Bye ladies! Tonya said and left the group.
Bye. Dana said and turned to her friends, smiling.
Wow. Tina said.
So, to the room? Dana asked.
Yea! Alice said and the group walked towards the elevator.
Dana tried to grab Laras hand, but she pulled away.
Hey. Dana stopped. Whats wrong?
Lara turned to look at her. You dont see whats wrong? That woman was clearly flirting with you, and you flirted back!
What? No, she was just being nice!
Yea, okay! Lara said and walked up to the rest of the group. Dana followed and they all got into the elevator.
Dana stood behind Lara. She put her hands on Laras hips and moved closer. She laid her head on Laras shoulder. Im sorry if it seemed like I was flirting with her. I wasnt, promise. I love you. Dana whispered.
Lara relaxed a bit and wrapped Danas arms around herself.
The girls got into the room and went out on the balcony as Dana changed clothes. They looked at all the people by the pool.
Guys? Guys? Dana said.
They all turned around to see what she wanted.
Is this suit too conservative? I brought a dress. Tell me what you think.
Dana held up a white dress, Alice gave it a disapproving look and Dana put it down again.
You look great honey. Lara said.
Thanks. Dana smiled at her.
Someone knocked at the door and Alice opened it.
Hi. Is Dana here? It was Tonya.
Uh-huh. Yea.
Dana approached Tonya.
Wow, you look phenomenal. But I bet you would in anything that you wear.
Dana smiled, Lara stared at the two with dislike.
So, um, are you ready to go?
Uh-huh!
Excellent. Well, Ive got my work cut out for me with you! Tonya smirked.
Dana laughed.
People are gonna be all over you tonight.
Tonya opened the door to leave. Lara stepped up to Dana and kissed her. Ill see you later.

Yea, you will. Dana said and looked her straight in the eyes. Cause I love you.

Lara smiled. I love you too. They kissed again and Dana went out of the room. Bye guys!
And with that Tonya shut the door.
Lara sighed a little.
Dont worry. Tina said and stroke her back. Dana loves you.
Yea, I dont doubt that, I just dont like that Tonya. Lara was a little upset. And she dont even notice that shes totally hitting on her!
Yea, well, Dana wouldnt even know someone was flirting with her if it said so in their forehead! Alice said. Cmon, lets get down there and have some fun!