Bette rubbed her forehead. I need some coffee right now. Or a stiff drink.

Alice brightened, taking the roll of paper towels from Tina. Coffee sounds good. She half-heartedly patted at the puddle. Tina sighed and pushed her out of the way.

Shane, brandishing a spray bottle, motioned for Tina to move out of the way. Standing with her feet apart and arms outstretched, she vigorously sprayed in the direction of the puddle.

Eeek! Alice shouted, jumping back and knocking over the paper towels. Watch where you point that thing!

None of them noticed as Lucy pounced onto the roll of towels, ripping them to shreds and trailing pieces of soggy paper towels across the floor.

Tina surveyed where the puddle had been. There, now we can – Lucy! She turned around, noticing the mess.

Your turn, Bette, Alice said flippantly, falling onto the couch.

The other three began picking up the mess, Alice coaching them on from the couch. You know, I can tell Lucys your daughter. Shes got your blond hair, Tina, and your dark eyes, Bette, she said thoughtfully.

Bette was not amused. Picking up the last piece of wet soggy towel and noticing they were done cleaning, she said, Coffee. Now.

Alice jumped up and thrust a fist into the air. To The Planet we go!

Um, you guys? What about Lucy? We cant leave her here, Tina said.

Shane shrugged. Bring her with.

Bette looked at her. Are you crazy?

Shane shrugged once more. Marina wont mind. Itll probably make her day. Kit, too.

Bette sighed. Lets go then.

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Bette and Tina walked into The Planet, pulling a struggling Lucy along on a leash behind them. Shane shuffled in behind the puppy. Wheres Alice?

She went to get Dana, Tina replied.

What? That sneaky little – Shane began.

Hey! Watch your language around Lucy! Tina told her, putting a hand over Shanes mouth.

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Alice waited impatiently for Dana to answer the door. Finally, it opened to reveal a slightly disheveled Dana clad in a faded black Nirvana t-shirt and gray sweat pants.

I was taking a nap, Dana said in reply to Alices scrutiny, attempting to pat down her rumpled, tangled hair.

Get ready, were going to The Planet, Alice commanded. Say, I never would have took you for a Nirvana fan.

Dana smiled, glancing down at her t-shirt. I was a total fanatic in high school. Mmm, caffeine sounds good right about now. Give me a minute to get ready.

I never knew that about you, Alice replied, leaning down to pet Little *****, who batted at her hand playfully with a tiny paw.

Theres a lot you probably dont know about me, Dana retorted over her shoulder as she went to her bedroom.

Well, Id like to find out, Alice called out, not sure if Dana heard her.