“Dana, stop.” Dana looked up at Alice.

“What? What’s wrong?” Alice looked at Dana and then back at Tina. Dana looked at what Alice was looking at and backed away from Alice. “Hi Tee.”

Tina smiled and walked down the steps. “Hello girls, Dana you’re up early.” Dana smiled nervously and looked at Alice.

“Maybe I should get going. I’ll call you later.” She waved at Tina and walked out of the house. Alice sighed and ran her fingers through her hair.

“I don’t know if I can keep doing this Tina.” She slid down against the wall and fall to the ground.

“Al, just tell Jordana the truth. Maybe she’ll understand.”

Alice looked up at Tina. “I’m afraid about her understanding about my feelings.”

“If she loves you like she says she does, she’ll understand. Just try it.” Tina held her hand out for Alice. Alice grabbed her hand and got up on her feet.

“Alright, I’ll tell her tonight.” Alice shook her head. “No, I can’t do it. I can’t do it Tee.” Tina grabbed her friend by the shoulders.

“You’re going to do it, before it gets worse. Or I’ll tell her what’s happening.”

“You wouldn’t dare.”

Tina smiled. “Try me.” Alice looked at Tina and dropped her head.

“Alright, I’ll do it. I’ll tell her when she gets home tonight.”  Tina smiled and let go of her.

“That’s a good girl.” She smiled and walked away from Alice.

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            Shane woke up from the sound of the stereo. She looked around her and didn’t see anyone in the living room. She sat up from the couch and stretched. She scratched her head and got up. She turned down the stereo and walked to the bathroom. She walked in and closed the door. She went and got up. She walked over to the sink and washed her hands. She turned the water off and stared at her reflection. She shook her head and dried off her hands. Carmen walked into the bathroom, and Shane looked up. Carmen went to the bathroom and got up. Shane moved out of her way and let her wash her hands. Shane took a deep breath.