Shane handed her a cup of coffee. “She doesnt. She loves you. Just give it time.”

Bette doubted that things would ever be the same between her and Tina,
but she nodded anyways. If Shane, the ultimate relationship skeptic had
faith, then maybe there really was hope.
“Shane, how nice of you to grace us with your presence,” Dana said as they approached the table.

Shane sat down next to her. “Dana, do I detect a smidge of discontent in your voice?”
Dana shrugged. “Its possible.”

“Oh, you know what?” Kit said, seeing that Jenny was still standing. “There are some extra chairs in the backroom.”
Shane frowned, thinking that there had to be an empty chair at a nearby
table, but when she looked around she noticed that there were none. The
Planet appeared to be completely packed.
Kit stood. “‘Ill go get you one.”

“No, no, Kit, dont do that.” Shane grabbed Jennys hand. “Come here.” She pulled Jenny onto her lap.
“You dont mind?” Jenny asked.

“Would I have offered if I did?”
Jenny shook her head.

“Thats right,” Shane told her.

Alice raised an eyebrow and violently flipped the page in her magazine.

Shane turned her attention back to Dana. “So, you thought I forgot about your big night, huh?”

“Of course not Shane, I have nothing but faith in you.”
Shane shook her head. “So what time do you need to be ready?”

“Dinner is at seven, so Lara and I need to be there no later than six-thirty.”

Shane nodded. “Alright, so I’ll come over around five. Is that cool?”

“That would be great. Thank you Shane.”

“Its no problem,” Shane assured her. “Did Lara want me to do her hair too, or?”

“You know what? Im not really sure. I dont think shes even picked out a dress yet, let alone thought about her hair.”

“Well if she does, tell her I’d love to. I so rarely get the chance to work with redheads,” Shane said with a grin.

Dana frowned, knowing that tone and that look all too well. “Shane”

Shane put her hands up. “I’m just kidding. I swear.”
“In case you forgot, Lara shot you down,” Dana reminded her.
“Really?” Jenny asked, in a teasing tone. “Someone actually resisted our little lady charmer?”

Bette laughed. “Resisted? That would imply that she was actually interested.”
“Yeah,” Dana agreed. “Lara wasnt the least bit impressed by Don Juan here,” she gave Shane a playful swat on the shoulder.