Shane tried to break up the moment, Hey Alwe get it. You can stop now.

Hah. Yeah. Alice said embarrassed, I was just excited.

Tina looked at her friend, So Alice, when was this meeting?

Oh, yesterday morning.

Yesterday and you hadnt told Dana yet? How is that even possible?

Alice looked over to Dana who just put her head down, Its complicated.

It cant be too complicated, you live together.

Alice rolled her eyes at Tina, OK, Tina. I get it. Shane said we needed you, you came, I am assuming she told you about me and Dana?

Yes, she did. Can I add one thing before we get into this?

Sure.

Tina looked over at the two of them, Youre both idiots.

Dana raised her head at that, What Tina? Thats a little harsh, you dont know whats going on.

I know that you love each other. If you want to end it, knowing that, youre both idiots.

Alice jumped in, Well, leave me out of the idiot category. This wasnt *my* choice.

Youre running away on some assignment instead of staying to try and fix it. So, yes, I am going to include you in this category.

I am not running away, I was told to go. Would you prefer if I fu Alice looked down at Cara, sorry, T, not used to kids. Would you prefer if I screwed up my job to fix it? That would make me an idiot.

Shane answered, Wasnt I sitting here yesterday when you were told if this was a bad time for you to travel that you could choose another story? Or did I imagine that conversation?

Dana looked over at Alice, You could stay? And you chose to leavewhy?

Because it was what my editor wanted in the first place. Im sure she was just being polite. I dont want to start off as the pain in the ***** employee who needs special handling, Alice answered, and besides, its only a couple of weeks. I think the time away will do both of us some good, OK?

Tina looked over at Alice, Like I said, running away.