Hmm? Alice muttered looking down at her hands, watching how Mr. Ps fur wove over them as she pet him.

    Was that Gabby on the phone? Dana asked.

    Alice let out a deep breath, knowing that this was a touchy subject with all of her friends. At least she wouldnt have to deal with the woman any longer. Yea, it was her. Alice looked up and caught a tortured look form on Danas face, and realized that she probably thought that she was thinking that Alice had cheated on Gabby with her. She quickly took the brunettes hands in her own and move so that she was looking into her eyes when she said, After you left Milk tonight, she had called me. She ended itsaid that she didnt have time to baby me and cater to my every need. Which was anything that didnt have to do with *****, Alice let out a cynical laugh.

    Dana was ecstatic that Gabby was out of the picture, but what Al had said had struck a chord within her. Alice was an out and proud person, she liked to be open about her relationships and was someone who showed public affection. She could recall numerous occasions when the writer had complained about Gabby being cold in the streets. Thats exactly how it would have to be with them if they were to try a relationship, Dana wouldnt be able to show her feelings for Alice publicly because of her career. She would end up hurting her best friend just like Gabby had and the thought disgusted her. As much as she wanted to, Dana couldnt pursue a relationship with Alice.

    When she saw tears start to form in Danas eyes, Alice silently wrapped her arms around her. She was worried about what had brought on the tears. She had thought that Dana would have been happy about Gabby being out of the picture, why was she crying? Dane, sweetie, those dont look like tears of joy. I thought you were the president of the I hate Gabby club. Whats wrong? She whispered comfortingly trying to get a laugh out of the athlete, as she carefully wiped the tears from her face with her thumbs.

    She looked up into worried brown eyes, and decided to just be truthful. Alice, it wouldnt work, Dana said sounding defeated.

    What wouldnt?

    This! Us Dana swallowed, took a deep breath and continued. Al, my career keeps me in the closet. If we were to be together, I wouldnt be able to hold you or kiss you in public. I wouldnt be able to show the world how I care for you, and youve said constantly that thats one of the things that bugged you about Gabby. I would kill myself before I treated you like her. She spat the last word disgusted, and then noticed a small smile on Alices face. That wasnt really the reaction she had been expecting.

    Dana, believe me I thought of all this also. But one thing kept popping back into my head, She paused so that she could tilt Danas head to look at her so she could see the sincerity of the next statement. You would never treat me like Gabby! She chose to ignore me when we were around other people, I know that you wouldnt, no, couldnt chose to do that to anyone. Plus, Dane, there are ways to be inconspicuous Alice said with a wink.

    But- Dana was interrupted by the light touch of Alices lips against her own. The blonde leaned back with a smile, as she walked backwards towards the door. As she reached for the handle she called, Think about it! Ill see you at The Planet in the morning. Sweet dreams! Alice waved as she closed the door behind her.

    Dana reached up slowly to lightly touch her lips, then fell back against the uprooted sofa. What the ***** was she going to do?