I think he gets it from Dana, Tina replied as Bette pulled away from the school.

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Dana was alone in her room when the phone rang. Alice and Shane had left to go move Shanes few possessions into Danas condo, leaving Dana by herself for a little bit.

She awkwardly reached for the phone, almost knocking it off the nightstand before managing to pick it up and bring it to her ear. Hello?

Is this the room for Dana Fairbanks? a nasally voice asked.

Yes, she replied, wondering who was calling her.

Hold, please, the voice instructed, and suddenly Dana had Kenny G blaring in her ear. She pulled the phone away slightly and looked at the ceiling, counting ceiling tiles. She hated to be put on hold, and this was even worse because she didnt know who it was.

Suddenly a voice said, Hello, Ms. Fairbanks?

Dana quickly brought the phone back to her ear. This is she.

Hello, Ms. Fairbanks. This is Ken Newsome from Subaru.

He paused then, so she took the moment to say. Um, hello, Mr. Newsome.

Please, call me Ken. Im calling on behalf of Subaru to say that weve heard about what has happened to you and that we are sincerely sorry for it. Were all hoping that things are going well in your recovery and were praying for you.

Well, thank you, Mr. Newsome, er, I mean, Ken, Dana replied, surprised they would take the time to call her.

Well, thats not the only reason Im calling. Unfortunately, I have some bad news as well, he began.

Danas heart fell. Now what?

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Alice wiped a smear of dust off her cheek with the back of her hand and then slapped at the magazine with her hand. Look, can you believe this? Shes in People magazine!

Shane took the magazine from her and flipped through it. Sure enough, there was an article about Dana. Wow. It would be a little more exciting if it were for something else, though.

Alice nodded and studied the cover of another magazine as they both boarded the elevator. Yeah, but they did that little profile on her when she came out, remember? It wasnt that long ago.