Im good thanks, Bette politely answered casting Shane a sharp glare, this was going to be extremely awkward.

Nah, Im fine, Shane rubbed her palms together, slightly uncertain of how to begin. So heres the thing, Ive got this girl in my apartment, devastated cause her girlfriend wont take her back.

Alex sat down in the chair across from them, Marissa?

Yeah, Shane glanced around taking in her surroundings. I thought maybe you could help me out here.

How in the world did you run into her? Alex looked absolutely confused then horror stricken. You didnt sleep with her did you?

Jesus, I do have some self control, Shane glared as Bette tried to bite back a laugh. No I ran into her at a bar, she was looking for you. Which by the way, not so smart on her part, you know what kind of people are in those bars at 3 in the morning.

Yeah, people like you, Alex glared.

Look, Im sorry about last year, had I known how young you were and that you were on a break with that girl, I never would have slept with you. I cant do anything about that now, Shane explained. Im sorry. I have a chance to make amends, so Im going to do it.

Marissa and I are over, Alex sighed exasperated. There is nothing you or anyone else can do about it.

Sorry to interrupt, but what exactly happened, Bette asked, slightly confused.

Marissa, shes got this guy back home, Alex scratched her tattoo. They have a history together and I walked in on them talking at this party.

Wait they were just talking? flabbergasted, Bette leaned forward..

It wasnt just that they were talking, Alex crossed her arms defensively. Look its nice that you want to help and all, but you dont know the situation and its none of your business.

True, Shane smiled at the girls tough act. I just thought you should know, shes at my apartment. Well be at Milk tonight, maybe you should join us.

Ill think about it, Alex frowned watching Shane stand up then hesitantly asked, Is she okay?

Shoving her hands in her pocket, Shane regarded the blonde girl, I dont know. She seemed pretty upset when she got to The Planet, cant say shes doing any better. I think something happened with her mom.

Julie Cooper is, if nothing else, a flaming *****, Alex growled.

Look, I know I dont fully understand whats going on, but speaking from experience here, Bette began to play with her wedding ring. If you love her, which it seems like you do, dont give up on her. She might not be perfect, but the girl came all the way down here to see you. At least talk to her, because judging by how miserable you look, it couldnt hurt.

Alex nodded her head slightly obviously lost in thought.

Just think about it, Shane implored. Ill see you around.

Pulled from her trance Alex got up, Bye Shane. Bette it was nice to meet you.

Yeah, you to, Bette touched her shoulder then followed Shane out the door.