Tonya was furious! How dare Alice treat her like that! She knew the reporter hated her But to make her seem like a monster in front of Dana? That wasnt something Tonya was going to let slide. Shed marry Dana Fairbanks Even if Alice didnt want her to. She hadnt come this far and kissed this much ***** to be pushed aside by some blond nitwit.

Alice sat down at her desk and grinned to herself. She tried her hardest to settle back into work but couldnt. She was dying to know what was going on in that waiting room. She itched to gossip but figured it was best to leave Dana be. Between the death of her cat and the reconciliation with the ***** chef Dana had her hands full. Alice looked at the screen of her laptop.
Okay Alice Work Working with happen Now. Alice sighed and shook her head. She picked up the phone to call Tina. One ring Two Three. Alice grumbled to herself and hung up the phone. The suspense was killing her.

Dana stepped out of the examining room with Lara and the vet following her.
Ill run some tests and let you know. Youre sure he was getting his medication? The doctor asked and Dana gave a nod, Tonya said shed been giving him his pills and she wouldnt lie Would she?
You want to get some lunch? Or a coffee? Lara asked as they stepped out of the clinic. We can go back to your place and I can cook something for you. Dana shook her head, thinking about Tonya, she was a little possessive over Dana. What would she say if Dana brought home her ex girlfriend.
Id love to Lara but my place is Sort of a mess. Dana sighed.
Then mine! Lara grinned, taking Danas hand and tugging her towards the car. Dana couldnt help but smile, she never would have dreamed that shed ever speak to Lara again let alone be going to her place for lunch. Shed been avoiding the Sous Chef, she was embarrassed that Conrad had her so paranoid. She lost the one woman she ever really loved and it was because she let her foolish pride get in her way. She got into the truck when Lara opened the door for her, putting the roses on the seat between them. Lara got in on the other side and smiled at Dana as she started the engine. Soon the two were in motion, the radio on and loud, Lara making cheerful small talk to keep Danas mind of the tragedy that had happened that morning.

When they pulled up in front of Laras apartment Dana was reluctant to get out.
Dana? Whats the matter? If Ive made you uncomfortable Im sorry I can take you home. Lara went to start the truck again and Dana reached to stop her.
Lara. Im sorry I was so stupid. Conrad fed me all this bullshit about lifestyle clauses and scared me. When Subaru told me they were promoting the fact that Im a ***** I was so excited, the first thing I wanted to do was run to you and tell you. I wanted to grovel and try and talk you into giving me a third chance but I was too afraid youd say no. So I just tried to keep out of your way. Dana sighed, looking at her hands. Lara looked out the window and back to her.
I thought I was pushing too hard. I figured it was me that was to blame Dana. Everytime I saw you You wouldnt even look at me. I thought you hated me. I was so terrified to be there today in case Alice was wrong and you wouldnt be happy to see me.
Dana let out a small chuckle
Alice saw what I was like after I broke up with you Puking my guts out over the side of a boat. And to make matters worse I came out to my parents after that and I had that to mope about too. She knows how much I need you Lara. She knew before I did. She went with her instinct And as usual she was right. Lara smiled and shrugged.
Shes a good friend.
Yeah One of my best. Dana looked up slowly to Lara, leaning forward to kiss her lightly. Lara had been waiting for the chance to kiss Dana and was surprised that Dana had made the first move. Not to say that she wasnt willing to accept the kiss, she returned it with a hunger she hadnt felt in a very long time.
Dana Come inside Please. Lara said a little short on breath before getting out of the truck and waiting for Dana on the sidewalk. Dana smiled to herself and watched Lara for a moment before following her up the sidewalk ignoring the vibrating of her cell phone.

Okay so if she was furious before she was homicidal now. Dana wasnt picking up her phone. How dare she be ignored! Tonya scooped up her purse and stormed out of the apartment. She was going to find Dana and that ***** if it was the last thing she did.

Dana sat on Laras couch. She missed being here, the dim lights, the warm feeling, and most of all waking up with Lara next to her. Her thoughts lingered back to Tonya. Oh man what was she going to do about that? Tonya would be so crushed if she knew. There was no way Dana was willing to give Lara up again. Shane! Shane would know how to fix this! Shane knew how to fix everything. Just play it cool Fairbanks, dont mention a word about Tonya until you know how youre giving her the send off. Dana thought to herself. Lara came back into the living room with lunch. She and Dana sat and quietly ate smiling at each other every few moments. After they had finished their lunch Lara moved closer to Dana and Dana quickly snuggled up into her. Lara lifted Danas chin to plant a kiss lightly on her lips. The kiss soon turned passionate and before Dana knew it, Lara had her pinned to the couch and was kissing her neck.
Lara Stop Geez Dana said, having to close her eyes as Lara moved her assault lower. We need to move this somewhere else
Lara moved away and smiled a little, not sure what had gotten into her. She moved away from Dana and up off the couch, making her way to where Dana knew was her bedroom. Dana watched her go, stripping the black tank top off and discarding it on the floor. She grinned to herself before following her soup chef