“What happened?”

“I saw them at Milk, and Shane smiled at me and waved. I walked over to her and began talking to her. I was getting ready to tell her, and Carmen walked over to us at the bar. Shane told me that she and Carmen were hanging out. She told me that they ran into each other the other day and decided to meet up again. I thought that Shane didn’t want anything to do with her. I feel so stupid.” Alice buried her head into her hands, and Tina rubbed her back.

“I’m sorry to hear that Al, but think about it. You have Tasha—you have someone that loves you deeply.”

“But she’s so far away,” Alice looked up at Tina.

“It doesn’t matter Al. You love her regardless. It doesn’t matter how far she is or where she is, the only thing she’s thinking about right now is coming home alive to be with you. She loves you, and you know that. Besides, you and Shane wouldn’t work out right. You guys are perfect just staying friends. Your heart belongs to Tasha and only Tasha.” Alice looked at Tina and smiled.

“Thanks Tina.”

“You’re welcome,” Tina smiled, and Alice wiped her tears.

“Where’s your lady?” Alice chuckled softly, and Tina grinned.

“She went to the Planet to help Kit with something. She’s coming back later.” She got up from the couch and walked into the kitchen. “Are you hungry for anything?” Alice walked into the kitchen after Tina.

“No—I had a bagel and a banana before I got here.” Tina sat Angelica back into her seat and went to finish getting her food. “So did you and Bette do anything fun last night?”

“Why do you have to know every detail about Bette and I’s nights together?”

“Because you two just got back together, and I thought you two would be getting it on every night and day.” Tina smiled and shook her head.

“Our relationship isn’t always about sex. It’s more than that, there’s trust, honesty, love, and communication, and then sex is in between.” Alice smiled.

“I always wished that I’ll have a relationship that you and Bette have—well before the whole infidelity thing happened.” Alice nodded, and Tina glanced at her friend. “I’m sorry—I’ll stop bringing it up.”