“MPAG, this is Bette PorterOh, hi Rose, nice to hear from youWell, we’re working right now on the showIf you’ll like to come by and see it that would be greatOh, okWaitYou want to go on a date with me?I don’t know cause I’m with someone, and I have a child” Bette shifted her weight around. She was contemplating about if she should do it. “Sure, why not?About tomorrow nightAlright, I’ll see you thenBye.” Bette hung up the phone and headed back downstairs to work on the show.

****

            Alice was walking out of her house and got into her car. Dana called her and asked her if they could meet and talk. She left Jordana a note and headed to The Planet. She pulled next to the curb and got out of her car. She walked in and looked around for Dana. She made her way through the tables and saw her sitting in the back. She walked over and stood next to the chair. Dana looked up and smiled faintly.

“Hi.”

“Hi.” Alice took a seat and sat her purse on the table. “So what did you want to talk about?” Dana put her hands on the table and folded them.

“I wanted to talk to you about us. Everything that went on. I really need to talk to. I just wanted to know what happened between us.”

“YouYou happened.” Dana looked at Alice. “If you didn’t go on that date with Lara, we would probably be together right now.”

“I know, it was all my fault. I wish I could take it back, but I can’t. I really want to be with you Al. I hate that I can’t see you ever day.”

” Dana, I really wish everything could go back to the way they used to be. But, I found someone that I truly love, and she loves me in return. All I want from you is your friendship.” Alice grabbed Dana’s hand and held it.

“Is that all you want from me?”

“Yes, that’s all I want from you. I think we’re really better off just friends.” Dana dropped her head and sighed.

“Alright, I’m guess we’re friends then.” Alice got up from her seat and walked over to Dana. She gave her a kiss on the forehead and grabbed her purse.