Dana walked slowly toward Lara and held her hand up against her cheek. Dana pulled Laras face up slightly so that she could make eye contact with the taller woman. She did still have feelings for Lara, but she knew that she was in love with Alice. She had a sad look on her face as she tried to pass this message to Lara through her gaze. Lara put her own hand on top of Danas and nodded her understanding. Dana leaned in and kissed her gently, I love you. She said before she pulled her hand away and turned to go after Alice

Carmen opened the door, still rubbing sleep out of her eyes, and found Shane standing there in her doorway. Im sorry. She said before Carmen even had a chance to register what was going on.

What? Carmen asked.

Im sorry about Mark. If you want me to be mad at him I will.

Carmen shook her head in frustration. I dont want you to be mad at him. I j-will you come in? Carmen opened the door wider so that Shane could step inside, but was surprised when Shane refused.

I didnt come to stay. I came to tell you that maybe this isnt gonna work. Shane kept her eyes focused on the ground afraid that if she looked up Carmen would be able to see what she was really feeling.

What? Carmen asked in shock. Shane we had one fight. It was barely a fight and I was going to call you when I got up. Just come inside.

I cant. Shane said just barely keeping her voice even. Its not fair. Its not fair for me to expect you to wait for me.

What are you talking about?

You keep trying and I keep pushing you away because thats what I do. Ive been this way for so long that I dont know how to be any other way. Shane faced Carmen, I love you. And you deserve someone whos not afraid to be loved back. Carmen didnt know what to say as she watched Shane turn around and leave

Mark could see the redness in Alices eyes as soon as he opened the door. Alice. He said as he let her in.

I just thought Id stop by and see if Jaws was still on the menu. Alice said as she walked into the house and sat on the couch.

Do you wanna talk about it?

No. Alice had driven home and sat in her car for an hour crying and thinking about losing Dana when she had finally decided that she didnt want to be alone.

Jaws it is then. Mark started over to the DVD player, but stopped when he heard the door again. *****. Thats my pizza. Ill be right back. Mark disappeared to the door in the kitchen and reappeared a minute later. Um, Alice, that wasnt my pizza its Dana. She wants you to come out and talk to her. Alice shook her head. For what its worth I think you should go.

I dont want to talk to her.

OK. Im not trying to butt in, but is this about that redhead at the Planet today? Mark waited for Alice to answer, but it was clear that she wasnt going to. It is isnt it? You guys really need to get over it.

What do you know about it? Alice shot back.

A lot more than you think. Ive seen a lot of ***** Alice. I know people. Its what I do. Ive spent hours going over tapes, editing and watching how people react to things. Its my job to notice things, to find things that would look interesting on a screen, and I do it even when Im not behind a camera. And what I can tell about you guys is that your both scared to death. And your both using that redhead as an excuse to break up, or not be together, or whatever. But you need to face it and deal, because another thing that I know, is that she doesnt look at that other the girl the way that she looks at you. Mark pointed toward the back door. Go talk to her. Man, she came all the way over here. Thats gotta say something.

Can you just tell her that Ill call her tomorrow? I cant. Not tonight.

Mark sighed. Fine.