Chapter 7

Carmen finally arrived and she and Shane shared jello shots.  Bette and Tina were glad that Shane was finally showing the beginnings of settling down and showing her feelings to one woman.  They both liked Carmen a lot and appreciated that Carmen so willingly shared her family with Shane.  Shane hadn’t had much of a family while she was growing up and Carmen’s family welcomed Shane with open arms.

Helena and Sam are on the dance floor enjoying a slow dance together, when Sam recognizes someone leaving the ladies room.  Helena feels Sam’s body stiffen and she looks up.

“What’s wrong?”

“Do you know who that blonde in the jeans and green blouse is?”

Helena turns around and sees Jodie. 

“Yes, I do…she’s an annoying little insect named Jodie Lerner. Why?  Should I be jealous?”

Sam kisses her softly and says, “Not a chance.  But I am concerned about who she’s with.  That’s Amy Sedekis and she’s nothing but bad news.  A drug dealing scum bag of the highest order. During my surveillance of She-Bar, I’ve seen her in private meetings with the Head She-Bitch herself.  I know Denbo’s helping her set up shop in town…I just can’t prove anything.

“If she’s a dealer I’ll have security keep an eye on her.  I don’t want her thinking she can sell her ‘party favors’ here.”

(Earlier in the Ladies Room)

Jodie and Amy are in separate stalls…Amy puts in a call to Denbo.

“Porter is here…with your ‘fantasy’ girl.”

“It’s not a fantasy!  It’s just a matter of time. Tina will see the truth soon. Porter is no good for her.” 

Amy rolls her eyes, “Just so you know, Jodie has been coerced into getting Porter to that Art show next week.  Apparently Wentworth is blackmailing her into getting Porter to the show without Tina.  That might be the opening we’re looking for.”

Denbo chuckles, “Bimbo Barbie must have learned something from me.  I wonder what her angle is.”

“No clue….I just know Jodie is scared shitless that somebody is going to find out about her affection for the white stuff.  So she’s working on a plan to get her there alone.  Damn, those 2 are never apart.”