Malibu Beach
Nikki (handing Jenny the bottle of rum they were sharing): Good idea. So how long do you think it will take to pack up your things?
Jenny (softly; she knew her and Shane needed to talk; knew that despite everything that Shane was her best friend and she didn’t want to leave angry): I’m going over to see Shane tomorrow.
Nikki (knowing it was a sore topic): All right. I’m here though…
Jenny (snuggling into her embrace): Thank you.

Alice’s Apartment
Tasha (writing something on a piece of paper): This is our budget. We’ll be fine.
Alice (bringing in two mugs of tea): I know. Here just like you like it hot and sweet.
Tasha (taking the proffered mug): That’s why I love you…
Alice (teasing): Because I make your tea like you like it?
Tasha (giggling): No it’s because you’re hot and sweet (leaning up and kissing her.)
Alice (setting her mug down): I love you too.
Tasha (putting the paperwork on the floor): Come here (wrapping her arms around her tightly.)
Alice (snuggling into Tasha’s embrace): Gladly. You know we’re going to have to throw a huge party once we settle in
Tasha (kissing the top of her head): Well we have the party for Bette and Tina, that they don’t know about.
Alice (thinking): You realize that, that is going to be one awesome party.
Tasha (smirking): Yes. Just like ours will be.
Bette and Tina’s House
Tina had just put Angie to bed and then joined everyone in the living room.
Helena (running her hand through her hair): Really. I wasn’t aware oh my God Bette…
Shane (nodding): Yeah that was one big fucking fiasco. I can’t believe she did that. I think we were all in shock. None of us expected her to pull something like that.
Kit (nodding): And when the video and voice images came on I couldn’t believe someone could be so dam vindictive.
Helena (looking at Kit, then at Bette, then at Shane): What I don’t understand is why would Max do something like that?
Bette (shrugging): The only thing I can think of is because of Max’s relationship with Tom.
(Everyone looked at her) when Jodi found out on the camping trip that I was cheating on her with Tina, Tom had to stay with Jodi and bring her back here. Well that left Max alone without Tom so theres that reason.
Helena (nodding): Makes sense.
Shane (rubbing her face): Maybe.
Tina (coming in and sitting down next to Bette): Maybe what?
Kit (looking at how relaxed Bette looked): Things making sense.
Tina (rubbing Bette’s arm): What did I miss here?
Bette (leaning down and kissing her softly): I’ll explain the reason to you later. It’s just why people do the things they do.
Kit (yawning): I’m going to drag my bum home and get some sleep.
Tina (gesturing): You could always stay in the guest room.
Shane (teasing): I thought she said she wanted to sleep. If she stays here she’ll never get any.
Bette (pulling Tina closer): You got that right…,
Kit (throwing her hands up): Here we go again. There is a child present.
Helena (teasing): The walls are pretty thick…
Tina (throwing a pillow at her): Bette sure knew what she was doing…
Shane (laughing): I’m gonna get going I have an early morning tomorrow and there’s no telling what type of mess they left me.
Bette (standing and hugging her): Let us know if you need help.
Shane (returning the hug then hugging Tina Helena and Kit): Sure thanks.
Kit (grabbing her purse and keys): I’ll see you tomorrow.
Bette (walking her sister to the door): I’ll call you. Just might make it a day to stay home.
Kit (kissing Tina goodnight and hugging Helena): Call me in the morning and let me know what you’re up to.
Helena (nodding): I will.
Bette (hutting the door): I’m going to lock the back door. You staying Helena.
Helena (knowing she was too dam tired to drive home): If you don’t mind.
Tina (locking the front door): Well you won’t be getting much sleep.
Helena (rolling her eyes playfully): Dammit.
Bette (wrapping her arm around Tina): You should have everything in there. But if you need something…
Helena (hugging them both): I’m not going to bother you…
Tina (teasing): Why? Afraid you might learn something.
Helena (shaking her head): I am not going to bother with a dignified response. I’ll see you both in the morning.
Bette (opening the door to their room): Maybe (grinning evilly as she playfully pushed Tina.) And as for you…
Tina (playfully): Yes…
Bette (pushing her down on the bed): I think there’s the issue of payback to consider.
Tina (yanking Bette down on top of her): Such as…
Bette (settling her hips between Tina’s thighs): Fucking you until you scream my name.
Tina (groaning as Bette’s teeth descended on her neck): I’m all yours.