Dana:

It’s just not going to happen…it was too fast…it was the stress…I just needed something solid…I thought that this was it. I’m so sorry. I know how unfair this is to you…when he died…I just needed some sure footing, some loving constant to fill this house…

Tonya:

Oh, ***** Mr. P. I hated that cat.

Dana:

What?

Tonya:

 That’s right, I hated him. I hated the way he watched us, I hated that he puked on the bed and that I had to clean it up.

Dana:

But you said that you loved Mr. P…

Tonya:

Oh, Jesus…Dana, how old are you?

Dana:

Obviously not old enough. I think you should go now.

Tonya:

(looking frantic)

But sweetie, don’t you know how much I love you?

Dana:

And I want the ring back.

Tonya:

You and what army? This is mine.

Scene 12: The Planet, afternoon


 

(Alice is at the counter placing an order)

 

Alice:

Two skinny lattes to go, please.

(Marina emerges from her office)


 

Marina:

Hello, Alice.

(gives Alice a quick hug and kiss on the cheek)

Where was everyone this morning?

Alice:

(looking and sounding nervous)

Oh, who can say? It’s been a busy day. You know, Fridays.

(the clerk puts her order up on the counter)

 

Marina:

(watching Alice quizzically)

 Are you okay?

Alice:

Oh, yeah…just lots going on, you know. We go to press on Monday and I haven’t finished my story yet…under pressure, you know. (sings the melody to Queen’s "Under Pressure")


 

Marina:

(shoots Alice a  knowing glance, eying the two lattes)

Uh huh…

Alice:

Well, yeah, gotta run now. Bye Marina.

Marina:

Are you coming to Radar tonight?

Alice:

Um, I’m gonna try. Okay? Bye.

(Alice quickly exits The Planet and walks toward her car)


 

Alice:

(mumbling to herself)

 Jesus Christ on a cross…

Scene 12: CAC parking garage, afternoon


 

(Bette pulls in to her space, turns off engine, takes a deep breath and puts her head on the steering wheel for a moment, then gets out of the car)


 

(From inside Candace’s car: she watches through the windshield as Bette exits her Saab. But then she stops and leans against the side of it and puts her head in her hands)