After the excesses of the night, Dana and Alice left bickering once again, about weather R & B could actually be classed as soul music. Kit left shortly after. Leaving Shane standing hesitantly at the door.
Shane: “I should…..” hooking a thumb towards the door.
Bette: “oh no you don’t Shane, your staying with me, in my bed, in my arms, we’re going to talk and drink slippery nipples ling into the night”
Shane slipped into Bette’s open arms, Bette felt the grief rack through Shane’s small frame.
They had, had many nights like this before, when Shane would turn up in the middle of the night. Always Bette would hold her n her arms, stroke her hair, and talk with Shane sharing their lonely experiences. They found a kindred spirit in each other, that the others wouldn’t understand.
Shane: “ Why Bette Why? Why did she fall in love with me? I’m no one special. The only thing I have is me, as you see me”
Bette:” You don’t see what everyone else sees. The beautiful young woman, the talented, outstanding caring woman, one day Shane you’ll see what other’s see, and then when you find that one special person, you will be all that you are for that person, and they will love you unconditionally”.

Bette took Shane to her bedroom, and laid with her. Stroking her hair, telling her over and over what a wonderful special person Shane was. Eventually when the tears subsided, Shane fell into a deep deep sleep. Bette got up and went to the kitchen, sitting down looking around her, all of her paintings and beautiful clothes meant nothing without someone to share them with.

Bette: (one day) and she cried for her friend and her own loneliness. Bette curled up on the sofa and slept.

Bette woke the next morning the find Shane gone, a note that said Thanks. S.
She showered and dressed and made her way to the Planet.
She stood outside gazing in through the window. Her sister glided round the room, charming her customers, her confidence back.
Bette smiled and walked in. Dana, Alice and Shane were at their usual table.
Bette: “Morning ladies, and how are we this morning?”
Alice: “can you just settle an argument for us….!”
Bette: “Alice- Dana you are on your own this morning, I’m late for work and I haven’t got time. See you later girls>“
Bette walked to the counter grabbed her cappuccino and breakfast bagel, and kissed her big sister and strode for the Planet.
Alice: “well that’s just nice”
Shane: “come on you two whenare you going to learn to agree to disagree!”
Shane got up, kisses Kit and went off to work.
Dana: “what’s up with them today?”
Alice: “I have no idea!”
Dana: “anyway I gotta fly too. Practice in an hour”
Alice: “have a good one Dame”