“What’s today? Thursday?” Alice counted in her head. “I leave Sunday. My editor sent the request and they are expecting a reporter from my magazine first thing Monday morning.”

“What would happen if they recognize you?” Tina asked with worry.

“I’m going under an assumed name and I’m wearing a wig and a lot of makeup,” Alice shrugged. “I doubt Professor Kroll will know it’s me or even care. He’s a nerd and he hardly paid me any attention the last time I went there. He is also a paranoid nerd so when we spoke last time, he did asked for our ID’s but I doubt anything registered with him, except that I was a blonde…hence, I’m going in disguise.”

“You are going to be careful, honey?” Dana asked, taking Alice’s hand. “You are so adventurous, always getting in trouble.”

“Not to worry,” Alice raised Dana’s hand to her mouth and gently kissed her knuckles. “I’m always careful.”

“Okay then,” Shane stood up and stretched. “I don’t know about you but I’m ready to go home and start on my early weekend, since I have a few days off.” She took Carmen’s hand and pulled her to her feet. “Are you ready, babe?”

Carmen nodded and smiled at Bette and Tina, “I’m glad you are home safe, Bette. We all missed you.” Bette smiled back and they left, after giving hugs to everyone.

“I guess it’s time for us to go home as well,” Dana smiled. “I’ve been away for a while and Alice, you promised me to show how much you missed me, right?”

“Right,” Alice grinned and winked at Tina, “And I’m not the only one who needs to be alone right now. I’m sure Bette and Tina are anxious to spend some alone time together, too. Come, Kit. Let’s go, so they can get reacquainted.”

Tina blushed and smiled at Kit apologetically. Kit just laughed and grabbed her keys, ”Oh don’t mind me, Tina. I’m so happy my baby sister is back. It put light back into your eyes and you both look so happy. I’ll see you at the Planet tomorrow for lunch, okay?” She gave Bette a tight hug. “I’m so happy you are back, honey.”

She hugged Tina and left with Alice and Dana right behind her.