Dana looked at Alice. “Is that–?”

“Cherie Jaffe.” They continued to watch to see what happens.

            Cherie pulled Shane back to her and stepped forward. Their faces inches away from each other, Shane could feel Cherie’s breath going down her neck.

“I’m really happy to see that you made it. I just wish that we never ended.”

Shane sighed. “Cherie, right now is not the right time”

“Is there ever a right time for you Miss Shane?”

Shane shook her head. “I don’t know” Shane tried to get her mind right, but it was being clouded by Cherie’s presence.

“I see that I still have a little effect on you. I like that. Well I’ll let you get back to your party, but I’m going to stick around for a while.” Cherie pecked Shane on the cheek and walked away. Shane took a deep breath and licked her lips. Alice and Dana walked towards their friend. Shane looked up and saw Alice and Dana coming towards her. She scratched the back of her head and looked around.

“Hey you guys.”

Alice looked at her. “What was that all about?”

“What?”

Dana sighed. “Cherie Jaffe?”

“She showed up, I didn’t know she knew about this.”

Alice rolled her eyes. “She still doesn’t have a reason to be here.”

“I’m sorry Al, I didn’t know okay. Don’t worry about it.”

Alice sighed and dropped her head. “Congrats Shane.”

Shane looked at her friend and smiled. She began to laugh and wrapped her arms around Alice. “Thanks Al.” She gave her a kiss on her forehead. Dana smiled and wrapped her arms around the two.

“Congratulations.”

“Thank you,” Shane kissed the top of Dana’s head. “Alright, lets party.” They laughed and walked out onto the dance floor.

****

            Shane finished her beer and walked up to the booth. She saw Kit standing there with Bette. Kit looked and smiled at Shane. She wrapped her arms around her.

“Congratulations baby girl.”

Shane smiled and hugged Kit. “Thanks Kit, I appreciate it. Umm, have you guys seen Carmen?”