So how are you doing Shane? Alice asked promptly, after she ordered two more beers at the bar. Shane shrugged and took a sip from her beer. Everythings cool, she said. Alice eyed her suspiciously. Missing the girlfriend? You look tired, Alice noticed. Oh.. yknow.. WAX, Shane murmured, her lips moving against the mouth of the bottle as she spoke. Alice nodded understandably but still seemed like she knew Shane was just pretending everything was alright. But she didnt have any time to worry about that because Dana came walking in and she headed for the bar. Shane waved at her and beckoned her to come join them. Hey Dane! Shane greeted Dana as she offered her a beer. Dana sat down and gratefully took the beer, she thanked Shane and then she said hi to Alice. Alice just murmured a tiny hello back and then quickly looked elsewhere. Shane made the greatest effort to hold back her laughter, the way these two were acting around each other lately, it was just like two little kids. Shane tried to keep the conversation going but Alice kept pouting and she seemed preoccupied and when Dana went to the toilets Shane was relieved she could finally ask Alice what was wrong. Wanna tell me whats going on? Shane asked. Alice shrugged one shoulder up to her ear and played with the straw in her drink. Al.. come on, Shane insisted, youre acting all weird around her. Its just that.. she never returns my fucking calls! Alice blurted out. Shane chuckled. Thats because you probably call her every other minute Al. I dont! But.. even if I did, she could just.. I dont know, she could just tell me why she hasnt returned them or.. leave me a message or..

Al, youre being ridiculous and you know it. Now follow her into the bathroom and do your thing.

I dont have no thing Shane, god, Alice sighed, shaking her head. Shane chuckled and pushed Alice in the direction of the bathroom. Your cell phones ringing, Alice mentioned as she struggled to keep seated on her barstool. What? Oh, fuck, Shane groaned, trying to get her cell out of her tight jeans. When she finally managed to do so the caller had already hung up. She checked her call display and saw it was Carmen who had tried to reach her. Who is it? Alice asked as she saw the crease forming between Shanes eyebrows. Carmen.