No, of course not.  She really needs to talk to someone and she wont.  Last nightshe just broke down and cried, but she never said anything.  Alice dropped her head forcing her own tears back in.  It pained her to see Shane so vulnerable.  She felt her friend engulf her in a hug and she pushed her face into Bettes shoulder. 

Come on Allets get some coffee.  Bette led the trembling woman into the kitchen.  She gently set her in a chair and made her way to the Coffee Mate.  Al?  Didnt I tell you to stop buying this ***** coffee?  Bette turned holding up the container of coffee.

I had a coupon.   Alice mumbled. Besides you didnt complain about my coffee when we were dating!  She grinned sheepishly.

Locking her eyes on Alices brown one she grinned and wiggled her eyebrows.  Well I was sleeping with you than and I actually switched the coffee grounds on you while you slept anyhow.

You did not

Oh didnt I?  Dont you remember that morning you jumped on me moaning about how I smelled so good just like a morning cup of coffee and that it was the perfect fix for you?  In fact if memory serves, you practically tried to drink me, you were never that eager to taste me before.  Bettes grin grew wider as she watched Alices shock face go from pale to red.

Blushing Alice dropped her face in her hands shaking it back and forth.  If you ever tell anyone that storyso help me BetteI will

Dont worry Alyour uncontrollable urges to mate with coffee will stay safe with me.  ***** after that, I would dab a little behind my ears before I got here.  Bette once again wiggled her eyebrows and grinned at Alice.    

Ughyou can be so annoying.  Alice grabbed the warm mug Bette offered her and watched as her ex-girlfriend fell in to the seat across from her.  Did she ever tell you where she works?

The dark haired woman shook her head, knowing exactly what Alice is referring to.  Shane had a new job which was obviously paying her well and none of her friends knew where it was or what she did.  Noshe hasnt told Tina either.