Someones going to need to call Danas parents, Bette said quietly, looking down at Alices prone body lying on a cot, her chest rising and falling slowly.

But who? Tina asked. Her eyes widened as she felt both Bette and Shane turn to her. Me? she squeaked out.

Come on, Tina. Youve just got that calm, motherly, everythings-gonna-be-fine demeanor. Besides, you know Bette. Shed get all hard-***** on them like she was at work, Shane replied.

Bette glared at her. And Shane would probably let expletives fly left and right.

Shane chuckled. Its true, man, especially when Im stressed.

Tina looked back down at Alice. I wish Alice could do it. She knows them best. I hardly know them at all, and from what Ive heard, they dont sound like particularly nice people.

I dont think that even covers it, Shane said, rolling her eyes.

Well, cant we wake Alice up? Bette asked, impatiently.

Babe, you heard the nurse. Let her relax and wake on her own. Shes been through a traumatic experience. Havent we all? Tina reminded her.

Damn right this is traumatic. That doesnt mean we can all just flop on the floor and go to sleep, Bette said in frustration.

Danas her best friend, remember? You know how close they are, Shane added.

Yes, I know, Bette said, running a hand through her hair. Im just a little upset right now, and I dont really know what else to do. For once in my life, Ive been met with a situation I cant control, and its killing me.

Tina took Bettes hand and squeezed it. Sweetie, I know that bothers you, but all you can do is just hang out and let life try to sort things out for us.

Yeah, but Bette has a point, Shane said, shuffling over to the side of Alices cot. Alice needs to do this. Waving her hands right over Alices closed eyes, she mumbled, Come on, Al. Wake up and quit being such a pain in the *****.

I heard that, a voice said softly, causing Tina and Bette to both jump.

Opening one eye and peering at them, Alice said, Even though my eyes are closed, you shouldnt talk about me like Im not here.