Alice and Dana were now fully awake and sitting on the couch watching a Romantic Comedy that neither was actually watching, instead opting to simply make out. Their make out session was abruptly by their doorbell ringing.

“Fuck.” Alice murmured as Dana got up to get the door.

“Howie?!” Dana asked, annoyed that he was interrupting her and her girlfriend for the second time.

“Hi, Dane.” The blonde boy replied with a smile that quickly faded. “I need your help.”

“I already came out to Mom and Dad for you, what more do you want from me?”

“I really need a place to crash, Dana.”

“Why?” Alice appeared behind her girlfriend.

”Because…” Howie sighed, “Mom caught me and my boyfriend in my room and she kicked us both out.”

“Your boyfriend? You have a boyfriend now?” Dana asked, incredulous.

“Yeah, I am a gay man, remember?”

“I think she’s still havin’ a little trouble wrapping her head around the idea, Howie.” Alice said softly behind her.

“OK. You can crash in our guest bedroom.”

“Our? You guys finally moved in together, huh?”

“Yes.”

“Um, is it OK if I have a little company?” Howie asked nervously.

Dana opened her mouth, ready to give a stern “NO!” but softened when she remembered what it was like to be in his position.

“Sure.”

“Yes!” Howie pumped his arm excitedly.

“But no sleepovers!”

“What?! But that’s the whole point!”

Carmen continued her search on google for new equipment, waiting for Shane to show up. She’d been home all day, and she was starting to get really bored. Finally, there was a knock on the door. She opened it, and there stood Shane, still in yesterday’s clothes.

“Hey.” Shane smiled, staring at Carmen.

“Hi.” The gaze was getting heated from just standing there.

Shane stepped forward, just close enough for their bodies to be in contact, close enough that Carmen could kiss her, if she wanted. There was a long moment as they both tried to think with their heads. Finally, Carmen stepped back.

”Come in.”

“Thanks.” Shane murmured, walking in and offering a small smile that did nothing to hide her disappointment and relief.