Bette looked at her friend with awe in her eyes. “How is it that you of
all people can have so much faith in us? The word relationship doesn’t
even exist in your vocabulary.”
“Everyone deserves to be happy right?” Shane said. “The way I see it, who better to make the two of you happy then each other?”

Bette smiled at her. “I didn’t know you were such a romantic Shane.”

“Yeah, neither did I.”

The Planet – The Next Day

“That’s so exciting,” Tina said as her and Alice waited in line for their drinks.

“Yeah, I just hope they like my ideas,” Alice said, her nervousness showing.

“What did they have in mind for the slot?” Tina asked.

“That’s the thing. They didn’t give me any guidelines or anything. Mimi
just told me to come up with three ideas for the show, and come in on
Friday and pitch them.”

Tina gave her an encouraging smile. “Well, I’m sure you’ll do great. ”

The lady behind the counter handed them their drinks and they both
turned to leave, having not planned on staying, but Tina stopped, a
couple familiar faces catching her eye. “Hey,” she said, pointing at
their usual table. “There’s Shane and… that guy, I can’t remember his
name, the one that her and Jenny live with.”
“Mark,” Alice said her fingers fidgeting with her keys.

“Right, Mark.  We should go say hi.”

Alice glanced at Shane and then at the nearest exist. She so didn’t
want to go over there. Not after last night. Not after kissing Shane
and then attempting to flee from her own apartment. “Uhmm, you know
what? I actually… Tina was looking at her strangely. “Have to go to
the bathroom,” Alice said. “I’ll meet you over there.”

“Okay…” Tina replied.

Alice headed straight for the bathroom, intent on staying there until Shane had left the building.

“Hi guys,” Tina said as she approached their table.

“Tina, hey.” Shane stood and gave her friend a hug.

Tina smiled, returning the embrace. “Hi Shane.”
They broke apart.
Shane motioned at her roommate. “You remember Mark…”

“Of course. Hello Mark.” Tina held her hand out to him. Mark stood and shook her hand. “It’s nice to see you again,” Tina said.
“Its nice to see you too,” Mark replied, taking a seat.
“You here by yourself?” Shane asked.