Chapter 18
Meanwhile, back in the present. Alice saw Bettes volvo pulling into the driveway. She leapt up and headed toward her.

Alice: Where the ***** have been?

Bette was taken back. What was Alice doing here so late?

Bette: Um driving? Is that ok?

Alice: Were you alone?

Bette: First of all its none of your business. Second of all, yes I was alone.

Alice: Oh

Bette: Why are you here Al?

Alice: Ive listened to you and to Tina and now its my turn to ***** and cry. Ok?

Bette: Oklets get inside and Ill make coffee.

Bette stood in the kitchen with the coffee pot as Alice plopped down the couch.

Bette: So. Al. Whats going on with you?

Alice: Dana. Dana is what is going on with me.

Bette: huh? ( Bette had been out of the loop since the whole mess with Tina).

Alice: heres the quick re cap. While you were busy ***** the carpenter, I was falling in love with Dana! ( Alice caught herslef)
Sorry about the carpenter thing, but you know what I mean!

Bette: Huh? ( she was so lost)

Alice: Well, that night after Provocations

Bette winced at the word.

Alice: Sorry. Anyway that night, I went to Danas and I kissed her. I know its crazy but I did. She cant marry Tonya!
Weird thing wasDana kissed me back! Crazy right?

Bette: Id say so.
Bette poured the coffee and took a mug inside to Alice, who happily grabbed it out of Bettes hand.

Alice: I hope youre taking note, cause there is more!! Lots more!!

Bette: Ok Al, Im listening.

Bette took her place on the couch across from Alice.

Alice: So anyway, Dana and I decided we needed to talk about what was going on because she said she was in love me. So we made plans

Bette: What! ( Bette cut her off) Shes in love with you?!

Alice: Yeah, Porter, keep up!

Bette: Ok, ok.

Alice: So we arranged a little date because Captain Perky is out of town! I went there, and we couldnt keep our hands off of each other.
Bette: Wow. I have missed a lot!

Alice: So.we had lots of messy sweaty ***** and I told her that I loved her too. Cuz, well, I do. But after all was said and done she said she wasnt sure what she was going to do about Tonya!

Bette just starred at Alice. If nothing else this whole thing was amusing!

Alice: Who does that?? Who says that they are in love with you and then says ” Gee, I dont know what I will do about my fiance” ?

Bette: So how can I help Al?

Alice: you cant. (She stood up and made her way toward the door.)

Bette: I dont understand. Why are you here if I cant help?

Alice: I just wanted to tell you! Thanks.

With that Alice ran out the door.
She was like a tornado. She just swept in and twirled out. At least if nothing else, Alice knew how to make Bette smile even she didnt do it intentionally.

Bette laid her head back on the couch and closed her. She wondered what Tina might me doing at this exact moment.