“Yeah we hope that she still has a little power over Helena.  Alice
have you finished up your article yet?  I
was hoping to give her a taste of the next nationwide publication soon to hit
the presses about Helena.”
Bette asks.

“Actually I am.  Do
you really want to let her see it?  I
mean I’m on the line with my editor about coming through with it.” Alice says cautiously.

“Why don’t you just give me a short synopsis of the article
that I could share with Peggy that way you haven’t compromised anything and
your editor will still be happy.” Bette offers as a concession.

“Ok when do you need it?” Alice asks giving in.  For once Alice realizes the big picture is
keeping Anna save and if sacrificing her article keeps Anna safe she will just
have to sacrifice.

“I’ve booked our flight for tomorrow.  We will be out of here in the morning and
arriving late afternoon New York
time.  We will be meeting her first thing
in the morning and then have a flight back Thursday afternoon.” Bette fills
them in on their schedule.

“OK it’s yours.  I’ll
email it to you tonight.” Alice
agrees.

Bette realizing how much this is costing Alice lets Tina go and walks over to Alice and pulls her into
a tight hug.  “Alice I don’t know how to thank you for all
you have done for us.  Thanks just
doesn’t seem enough but it’s all I have. 
Thank you.”

Alice
has tears in her eyes this Bette is something that she is still getting use
too.  Pulling away from Bette “You know
Porter just when I think I’ve got you figured all out you do something to make
me all confused again.” Alice
says trying to cover up the tears.

“Well I’ve got to keep the best reporter I know on her toes
don’t I?” Bette jokes trying to lighten the mood.

Kit takes the opportunity to get her dibs in on Anna.  “Well I think that I could make myself free
to take care of her tomorrow night if you need a break Dana what do you say?”

Before Dana could answer Shane’s phone begins to ring.  She looks down and answers immediately.  Something in her voice as she says “hello”
grabs everyone’s attention and they quits talking and listen to Shane.

“What do you mean a trip?” Shane says and then listens.  “Ok OK”

Shane hits the end button and quickly hit the speed dial
“Hello Samantha?  Hey it’s me.  I just want to give you a heads up that Helena is making plans to
go to Vegas from San Francisco
tonight.  Has she called you yet?”

Shane listens to Samantha’s response.

“Well don’t worry just go along.  We’ve got it covered I’m not sure how but I
know we’re on it.  I just wanted to give
you a heads up.  Ok will be in touch.”
Shane says as she closes her phone.

“Shane what’s going on?” Alice‘s asks. 
They all want to know but Alice
is the one who get the question out first.

“Apparently Helena
is making arrangements to take her jet from San Francisco to Las Vegas tonight.  We’re just trying to keep Samantha safe.  I think we’re going to prevent the trip but
I’m not sure how just yet.” Shane admits looking at all the girls. 

“Hey I’ve got to go. 
If I don’t’ see you before you head out, good luck with Peggy and let us
know how it goes.” Shane says as she quickly leaves the Planet.