When the two walked up to the table that the other ladies were sitting at Shane stood up pulling a chair out for Alice. Bette looked up to see Helena and gestured to the empty chair beside her for Helena. Morning ladies. Helena said in her most sincere voice. The three ladies replied their greetings back. Alice feeling the uneasiness to this first meeting knew it was up to her to break the ice. So what is everyone up to today?

Shane told Alice how she was once again starting to build a large clientele and was hoping in the near future to open her own shop. She had a couple of sponsors lined up and she was still looking for a place to lease.

Tina talked about her Mom and Me class she was going to attend today. She then told Alice she really needed to come by and see Angelica because she had grown a lot in the last six months. Then remembering Helena she told Helena she should come by also. After hearing Tinas invitations every sat in silence waiting for the Bette bomb to fall. But Bette was true to her word and looked at the two ladies agreeing with Tina and herself inviting them.

Bette then proceeded to tell them about her small gallery and how well it was doing after a shaky few months when she wondered if she was going to make it with her own gallery. Helena wanting to set the record straight looked at Bette and said. I didnt have you fired; I hope you know I would have never done that to Tina. Bette turned to Helena and said. After you left I found a few things. And yes I know you had nothing to do with my firing. I have since found out that you even tried to prevent it, and for that thank you. Helena why dont we forget about the past and start new. As far as Im concerned youre Alices girlfriend and that is all that matters.

The group continued to talk and laugh for a while until Alice looked up to see her old boss Mimi walk in. She excused herself so she could go talk. After she left Bette look at Helena at told her. Youve been good to Alice I can tell that. Alice is like family to us, and it is good to have her back, thank you.