Dana walks over to Alice, taking her hands, “Of course I did Al. It IS our one month anniversary after all.”

Alice throws her arms around Dana, “To be honest, I almost thought you forgot.”

“Thanks, Al.”

“No, that didn’t come out right. I’m just saying no one has ever done anything like this for me before. I just don’t know what to say,” the blonde explained with tears running down her face.

“Well no one has every loved you like I do,” Dana explains, joining their lips.

 “So what else do you have for me Fairbanks?” Alice smiles as she slides her hand into her lovers.

“AliceAliceAL,” Alice is broken from her dreamlike state by Shane.

“Shane, hey, I’m sorry. I was justwell anyway. How long have you been sitting there?” Alice wonders, hoping Shane can’t read her thoughts.

“I just got here a few minutes ago. Carmen is at the counter getting our drinks. Listen, are you ok Al?” Shane knows Alice must have been thinking of Dana. Whenever Alice falls into a trance, it because of Dana.

“Yeahyeah I was just thinking about a topic for one of my shows. You know got to keep it fresh,” Alice says with a forced smile.

“So, how is Sarah? That’s her name right, the girl you’ve been trying to hook up with,” Shane inquires.

“I have not been trying to hook up with her Shane. We are good friends, you know tho-,” Alice cuts herself short.

Just then Shane looks up to see Dana and Lara entering the planet. She looks at Alice who obviously has already seen them enter.

“You know, I really have to get going. I need to go and work on that idea I was thinking of. I’m sorry I couldn’t stay longer, butuhmyou have to move when the spirits move ya. I’ll talk to you later, Shane,” Alice lies.

“Sure, no problem. But Alice, if you ever need anything, if it’s just someone to talk to, don’t be shy,” Shane squeezing Alice‘s hand and she wonders how Dana could have fucked things up this bad. How can one person totally destroy another and go on like nothing has happened.

Not that Shane would tell Alice, but Dana does ask about her from time to time.

Alice holds back the tiny tears forming at the sides of her eyes, “Thanks Shane.”

With that I got up from the table and made a beeline for the door. I couldn’t stand to watch these two on television, let alone watch the coonoodle at the table next to me. For a moment, I swear I can feel Dana looking at me but I can’t turn around. I have to keep going forward. I can’t stop.