All the girls went to take their seats at the table. Cara chose to sit between Dana and Alice. Once everyone was situated, Tina started looking around The Planet. Shes not here, T Alice said when she noticed the nervous look on Tinas face.

What do you mean? I was just looking around. Its been a long time since I was here and there are a lot of really good memories here.

Sure, T, Shane said, But in case you were wondering, Kit had a recording session today. Shes got a gig on a tribute album and Bettes at work.

Tina tried to conceal the emotions running through her as she looked around the place. Wow, well it looks great in here. Kit is doing well with it, huh?

Yeah, shes doing great, Alice answered, OK, talk to us TK, why are you here? Not that we arent glad to see youbut it has been a ***** of a long time.

Tina let out an anxious laugh, Well, Shane called me and said I was needed. So here I am. Alice and Dana looked over Cara at each other, then to over to Shane, What!?! Thats all it took. Weve needed you here for years. It didnt work before. Why now?

Mommy, Im hungwy. Can we get lunch now? Please?

Sure Sweetie, Ill answer the inquisition when I get back. What do you guys want? Tina asked as she rose from the table.

As soon as she walked away from the table Dana and Alice bombarded Shane with questions. What the ***** did you say to her that worked?

Yeah Shane, what did you tell her she was needed for? Dana asked. Guys, relax, one question at a time. All I told her was that her family needed her and she came. Thats all.

Alice looked over at Shane, in utter disbelief, Thats all you said? For some reason Im not so sure I believe that.

Well, that really sums it up, Al. We needed her here. Trying to evade the way too pushy journalist, Shane turned her attention to Cara, Cara honey, did you like your first ride on a plane?

Cara scrunched up her face, No, I didnt like it, Aunt Shane. It was too loud and it huwt my ears. But mommy let me chew bubble gum. She never lets me do that.