Alice pushed her lap top aside. “T, I guess you were caught up with everything. Maybe it didn’t cross your mind at the time.”

“I can’t believe she was Helena. After all the things she said about her, she threw back in my face.”

Alice grabbed Tina’s hand. “Don’t worry about it. You’re going to move on. It looked like Bette did.” Tina dropped her head. “Yeah, it’s not too bad. You have Garrett.” Alice smiled at her.

“But I don’t know if we’re going to go anywhere.”

“Are you kidding me? Come on Tina, the guy is pretty hot.”

Tina smiled softly. “I don’t know, maybe we can start seeing each other. I really did have a great time with him.”

“Then go for it. The time is yours.”

“Thanks Al.”

Alice got up from her seat. “No problem babe.” She walked over to Tina and kissed her on the top of her head. “Just be careful though.”

“I will.” Alice smiled and walked out of the kitchen. Tina took a drink of her water and began to think.

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            Shane was back at her building, finishing up the painting. She took a deep breath and wiped the sweat off her face. She walked around and looked at her up and coming salon. Everything was in place and just right. She smiled and looked up. She saw Gisela walking her way.

“Hey,” Shane smiled. “Are you ready to get started?”

Gisela smiled. “Yeah,” she stood back and looked at the wall. “So where do you want it?”

“I want it in the middle, but I want it a little off though. I want it to be under the name of the place.”

“What did you decide to call it?”

Shane smiled. “Wax.”

“Not bad.”

“Thank you. Well, I’m going to be working at the skating ramp, and I’ll leave you to work.” Gisela smiled as Shane walked away. Gisela grabbed the ladder and started her work.

            Shane had finished the ramp and walked back into the building. She saw Gisela doing the finishing touches on the wall. She smiled as she looked at the wall. Gisela turned around and saw Shane.

Shane clapped her hands together. “That is fuckin’ awesome. I love it. You are one talented girl.”

Gisela laughed softly. “Thank you, I’m glad that you like it.”

“No, thank you. I really appreciate this.”

“It’s no problem, anything for my cousin’s girlfriend.” She climbed down the ladder and wiped her hands. She stood back and looked up at the wall. “Wow that does look good. What can I say? I’m blessed.”

Shane laughed. “Thank you again.” Shane gave her hug and pulled away. Gisela looked into her eyes and smiled. Shane looked away and cleared her throat. “I’m going to get back to work.” Shane started to walk away, but Gisela grabbed her arm. She came back and looked at Gisela. Gisela smiled and stood in front of Shane. She leaned forward, but Shane turned away.

“I can’t” Shane pulled away from Gisela and walked away.