Shane immediately spotted them at their usual table. She started to
walk over, but stopped when she saw Jenny lagging behind, she seemed a
little nervous. Shane grabbed her hand and gave her a reassuring smile,
which seemed to calm her some. Hey guys, Shane said.
Jenny just waved at them, and hid slightly behind Shane.

Dana smiled. Hey Shane, hey Jenny.

Took you guys long enough, Alice said as they sat down. I called you like twenty-five minutes ago.

Shane shrugged. We got held up.

Alice eyed her suspiciously.

Shane noticed, but didnt give her a chance to ask. Wow, this place looks great, she said, looking around the caf.

I know, Dana agreed. Kit really knew what she was doing, and the food – God, its sooo good.
 Alice nodded. Yeah, you guys gotta try this. She sliced off a
piece of her chocolate silk pie with her fork and held it up to Shanes
mouth.
Uh, I think Ill pass Al, but thanks. The thought of eating right now gave her an unpleasant sensation.
Alice looked at Jenny. Jenny? Its really good.
Jenny gave her weak smile and shook her head. No Im fine, thank you though.

Alice frowned. You sure? Jenny nodded. Alice shrugged. Okay, more for me then.

So what have you two been up today? Dana asked.

Shane didnt say anything. She looked at Jenny, and then at Dana and
Alice. They were all staring at her. She raised her eyebrows. Oh! she
said, realizing that they were all expecting her to answer the
question, even though it had been directed at them both. Nothing
really, just been hanging out at the house most of the day.
Dana nodded, satisfied with her answer. Alice on the other hand was
staring at Shane and Jenny like she was Nancy Drew and they were all in
the middle of some great mystery that needed solving.
Shane cleared her throat awkwardly. Uh, Im gonna go get a drink and
say hi to Kit, so She stood and looked around the table. Yeah – Im
gonna go. She quickly walked away. Okay Dana and Alice replied,
both clearly puzzled by the way she was acting.
Uh, you know what? Jenny said, getting out of her chair as well. Im
just – Im gonna go with her. Im just really parched, she said as she
followed Shane.
Alice and Dana were quiet for a moment.