Helena’s face suddenly became even more solemn; she looked exhausted.

“This is serious, Alice,” Helena said, “I could go to jail for this!”

Realizing the very seriousness of the situation, Alice offers Helena a couch to sit on and she does; sinking into the deep cushions.

“Calm down, “Alice says, rubbing Helena’s shoulder, “Calm down and tell me what you did.”

“Alice, when everyone was at Catherine house for the good bye party for Tasha,  

Catherine later that night gives me an intriguing offer. She wants to wager on how long Shane and Paige will stay together. If Catherine wins, I must be her servant and sex slave for a year. If she loses, Catherine gives me a $1 million. Instead, after Catherine left, I opened the safe and took all the cash. Yea! Show her the money, indeed.”

            “What Helena? Show her the money?” Alice was starting to get confused.

“A few weeks ago she wanted me to show her the money,” Helena sighed. She knew it would be hard to explain, since Alice just kept that confused look plastered on her face. Embarrassed, Helena glanced down at the crotch of her pant, nudging her head towards her most private place, “You know, the money.”

A roar of laughter escaped from Alice. Helena just looked disgusted. How could she not take this situation lightly?

“Oh! The money,” Alice hiccupped out, still laughing uncontrollably, “So, Helena, did you show her fives or twenties?”

“Alice this is serious you have to help me! You know Catherine is going to say I took the money.”

“You know what I think?” Alice asked, but she didn’t care to wait for an answer before carrying on, “It’s about time you took what belongs to you. Didn’t you say you won this money?” Helena looked uneasy.

            “Yes, Catherine did help, though”

“Yea like she help you picked that horse that she said it was a sure thing and you lost a 100 grand,” Alice scoffed, “You know what, Helena? I think Shane was right! I think she was setting you up!”

“Alice, why would Catherine do that?” Helena questioned. Alice rolled her eyes, wondering why this question was even asked.

“The whole thing from the beginning sounded weird,” she replied, “How much do you think is here?”