Are you ok?

Yeah. It was weird though. Danathe whole fight came out of nowhere. She was justI dont know.

Everybody gets in to fights, Alice.

I know.

Can I see your ring? Alice looked around, making sure no one but Bette would see it. She held out her hand allowing Bette to inspect the diamond ring. Very nice. Dana must have spent a pretty penny on it. Its going to be hard for you to hide a rock like that.

Its not my idea to hide it. But Dana wants to keep our engagement low key for now.

That makes sense.

Huh? Alice waved her arms about, How does that make sense to you?

Bette dismissed Alices dramatics, Her previous one was in the public eye, maybe shes just taking precautions.

Alice rolled her eyes, Maybe.

Bette groaned and leaned forward, Al, she just proposed to you. What on earth could you be so worried about?

Youre right. She paused for a beat, Lets do a movie and some drinks tonight. You, me, and Tina. Could be fun.

Is this an excuse to get drunk?

If I get drunk enough, maybe Ill mistaken one of you for Dane. Bette buried her face in her arms on the table, laughing hysterically. Alice stared at her once ex, trying to fathom what was so funny about what she said. She knew it was funny, but definitely not split your gut funny. Come on, Bette. This is weird.

Bette looked up at Alice and wiped the tears from her eyes. In between fits of laughter she managed to sputter, I had this crazy image of you carrying a whip in my head. Sorry.

She had a feeling shed regret asking this, but she couldnt help it, And what was I doing with this whip?

I will never tell.

Dana sat in the airport restaurant waiting for her agent. She was undeniably nervous, flipping the pages of her magazine without even bothering to read any of the articles.
Fairbanks, I want you to meet Michelle and her agent, Greg Jones.

Dana stood up and shook all their hands, Its nice to meet you, MichelleGreg.

Alright, well Greg and I will leave you two ladies to acquaint yourselves, Danas agent winked at her before leaving the restaurant.

Michelle smiled, Youre more beautiful than Greg described.

Dana blushed, Aw, thanks. Im not used to this blind date thing.

No sweat. Im not sure how much you know about me, but Im an actress and model. Greg thinks that we can make it big as a ***** power couple.

Um, Im involved with someone.

Thats fine. We can pretend.

Umok. She didnt know why she agreed to this. Alice would kill her if she ever found out and Dana was too embarrassed to tell anyone she is going to have a pretend girlfriend. Somehow, it still seemed a bit exciting.

Good. Theres a premiere tonight and we really should grab you something to wear. Michelle took Danas arm and led her to the limo outside.

Dana watched Michelle as if she were an entomologist studying an insect. She appreciated the great beauty in front of her. She had never seen such long legs in her life.

Michelle noted Danas quietness, Do you like long, glamorous gowns or a suit?

Dana snapped back to reality, A suit?

Hmm, that gives me a few ideas.

Can I ask you something?

Michelle nodded, Anything.

Did you choose me or was it one of our agents?

I had more say in the decision than either of them. Put it that way.

Oh, Dana found herself smiling.

Michelle opened a bottle of champagne, pouring each of them a glass. To turning over a new leaf.

Dana tapped her glass into Michelles and chugged the champagne, hoping it would calm the turmoil in her stomach.