Bette set her empty bottle down on the coffee table, gesturing for Tim to do the same. Im sure they will for you, too, Tim.

He just smiled and placed the bottle next to Bettes before standing up to leave.

Bette stood as well and enveloped him in a friendly hug. Dont worry, Tim. Things will work out for you. Just follow your heart and do what you think is right. And youll find someone soon; someone who will love you just as much as you deserve, and make you happier than you ever thought possible. Any woman, any straight woman, that is, would be crazy not to want you.

Tim kissed her cheek with a chuckle. Think so? he asked, lifting an eyebrow.

Bette grinned at him. I know so.

*********************************************

Dana was seated at The Planet with Brandy, her agent, going over the paperwork for her new Nike endorsement when Tim walked in.

He strode up to the counter, finding Kit here working. Hi, Kit. Is, um, Marina around?

Kit looked slightly surprised. Hey, sugar. No, shes not. Do you want me to tell her you stopped by?

Tim hesitated. Sure.

Dana waved to him and he came over to say hello and congratulate her on winning her last match. She noticed his eyes immediately went to Brandy, and he kept darting glances at her as he greeted Dana and complimented her improved backhand. Dana also noticed Brandy watching him, her cheeks slightly pink. Hmmmm.

She introduced them and invited Tim to sit down. He and Brandy quickly began speaking to one another about sports, seemingly forgetting that Dana even existed. She smiled to herself, the beginning of an idea hatching in her mind.

She stood up. Well, Ill see you guys later. Brandy, well finish this later.

Brandy glanced up, finally tearing her eyes away from Tim. Are you sure?

Dana waved a hand flippantly at her, deciding to play it cool so her intentions wouldn’t be obvious. Of course. Besides, I need to, um, get going. I have…something to do. But you two should totally, uh, stay, and you know, talk. Or something. They distractedly waved to her, talking intently with one another. Dana almost laughed as she went and paid Kit for the coffee.

Ohhh, looks like those two have some chemistry, Kit noted.

Now Dana did laugh. I know. Isnt it great?

Taking her change, Dana left The Planet, whistling to herself. Sure, her own love life was a mess, but maybe she could help kick start someone elses. She was going to make sure that those two got together. Sure, that wasnt really Danas thing, it was more Alices, really, but Dana thought it sounded fun. Thank God Tim had chosen to fall for one of the few straight, single women Dana knew.

Dana Fairbanks: Matchmaker, she said to herself. It had a nice ring to it.