Shane walked into the Planet later that day needing her double-shot of espresso that she had regettably skipped out on earlier. She could’ve used it after the mornings happenings but decided it would be best if she stayed home until she felt her unlucky streak had worn off. Alice, Dana, and Tina all sat at a table toward the back. Tina saw Shane and waved her over, and Shane with a nod of aknowledgement, walked toward the group. First stopping by the counter to order her usual drink. She sat down and removed her sunglasses and placed her cellphone on the table. The atmosphere felt slightly awkward and the chatting that Shane had seen upon first entering had ceased.

“Is everything ok?” Shane asked concerned and also a bit unnerved.

“Oh, yea. Everythings great. Actually, um…I’m feeling a little sweaty, you see…me and Dane went for a run this morning and I haven’t had time to…take a…Shower…” Alice started laughing abrubtly and was brought curtly to a stop with a swift kick under the table from Tina’s diection.

“*****…” Shane muttered, registering what Alice was implying. She knew… Shane couldn’t believe Bette had told.

“Shane, seriously, it’s ok…but for future reference, if I ever need to shower at your place…it isn’t indicating that we slept together.” Alice giggled.

“Oh come off it.” Shane said firmly. “It was an honest mistake and I was so hungover and I-” She stopped. “You know what? This is none of your business and I don’t need to explain myself.” She threw back her double shot that had just been set on the table. Her phone had conveniently started ringing and she answered it quickly and excused herself.

“Alice! You swore you wouldn’t say anything!” Tina glared.

“Yea, just like you swore to Bette you wouldn’t say anything!” Alice quipped.

“Poor Shane.” Dana said with a serious face that quickly erupted into a fit of giggles. Alice joined her.

“Stop it you two!” Tina urged.

“Come on Tina. You can’t see at least a little humor in this? I mean…Shane thought that she and Bette had *****. Think about it. Shane and Bette…come on!” Alice laughed. Before Tina could reply, the slender Shane walked back to the table. She grabbed her sunglasses and started to walk off.