We made it! Were alive! Bette shouted in wonder, quickly throwing off her seatbelt and practically falling of the car. Sweet, sweet land! she moaned, dropping to the ground and kissing the sidewalk, her hair a tangled mess surrounding her face.

Bette, quit being so dramatic, Alice scolded. Besides, people are looking at us funny. She attempted to run a hand through her hair and got stuck on a knot. Maybe we should go clean up.

Wasnt that spontaneous enough for you, Al? Bette asked, getting up.

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After straightening themselves up, they looked around The Planet. The gang was all there, watching and cheering as Ivan danced across the stage, wiggling his hips as he lip-synched to Elviss Jailhouse Rock.

Alice met Kits eyes, and Kit nodded and discreetly slipped backstage. Alice turned to Bette. Why dont you go say hi to Jenny and Marina over there. Ill be right back.

Wait, Bette said to Alices back. Either Alice didnt hear her or ignored her. Bette suspected the latter. She sighed as her eyes fell on Tina. Now what? she muttered as the music ended and Ivan ran off the stage, bowing and blowing kisses to the loudly cheering crowd.

Kit stepped onto the stage. Thank you, Ivan! That was wonderful! Now, everyone, tonight weve got a special treat for you, but first, lets have a big round of applause for Jenny and Marina! Everyone cheered as they turned to look as the pair holding hands. Jenny blushed as Marina beamed.

And now, for our big surprise, Kit continued. Everyone put your hands together and make some noise for our own Alice Pieszecki!

The crowd began to murmur as the lights dimmed and Alice stepped onto the stage with an acoustic guitar. She adjusted the microphone, and leaned into it, saying in a husky voice, For Dana.

Dana turned bright red as she felt many pairs of inquiring eyes fall on her. Everyone looked back to the stage as Alice began strumming the guitar softly.

She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak. Ive been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks. Ive been drawn into your magnet tar-pit trap, she began singing, fighting back nervousness as her eyes roamed the crowd for Dana. They locked eyes.