Alice’s head snapped back to look at Dana like her explanation was the exact one her mind was trying to conjure up to describe this encounter. “Alice this isn’t funny. Out. Now. Or no more sex for a month, and so help me god I WILL stick to my guns. I’m gonna turn my back to the car and slowly walk to the front door of the restaurant. If you’re not next to me by the time I hit the front door, no sex. A whole month.”

As Dana loped towards the front door of the eatery at a leisurely pace, she heard shuffled foot steps, then felt the soft skin of Alice’s hand on her back. “We get this over with, I go home and get drunk.” Dana giggled uncontrollably as they entered the restaurant.

“Hi, we’re here for Fairbanks.” Dana’s grip tightened on Alice’s hand, knowing the blonde was half-way thinking about sprinting out of the door and running as far as humanly possible. “Yes, right this way please. Wait, do you mean Fairbanks, as in Dana Fairbanks?” The hostess’ eyes grew to an enormous size.

“Yeah, that’d be me.” Dana’s face got hot, and grew hotter as Alice leaned her forehead into the brunettes shoulder to stifle her laugh. “Oh, wow. I’m a huge fan. You’re amazing. Oh my god, I’m so sorry. Right this way please, Ms.Fairbanks.”

Alice’s hand felt slick in Dana’s as they rounded a corner, and spotted the Fairbanks family seated at a cozy little corner table. Sharon and Irwin stood up to greet their daughter, while Howie sat back, and threw his arms up on the backs of the seats at the table. Alice released Dana’s hand as her mother and father came forward to hug her. Alice cut her eyes over to where Howie was. Howie blew Alice a kiss and bit his bottom lip. Alice playfully rolled her eyes and returned her attention back to Sharon, Dana, and Irwin.

“Hello, Alice. How are you, dear?” Alice’s mind fumbled over an answer. “I’m good, Mrs. Fairbanks. How are you?” Alice inwardly smiled at the answer she had given. She also thought it was great that she hadn’t blown chunks all over the front of Irwin’s suit yet. “I’m much better now that Dana has finally made a good decision about her love life. Please, come sit with us.” Alice blushed wildly at this, and turned her attention to the carpet.