Oh.

Bette and I decided that wed stay here for the night and she wanted to go back and not be an inconvenience. Tina sighed and rubbed Danas arm, What happened if you dont mind my asking?

I think if I knew I wouldnt be in this mess. I freaked a little. I fucked everything up.

Dont say that. Shes just been having a rough time lately. Tina saw the and-Im-not look come from Dana. Dana, Im not saying its not hard for you. Alice hasnt been herself since that accident. It might be her pills.

What pills?

Sleeping pills and who knows what else. Dont tell her I told you.

Dana nodded, I wont. I am really happy you all came by. I have missed you. Really. I just didnt think anybody wanted to see me. Like that timewith Bette.

Dana, even if we were upset with you, wed still like to have you around.

I know.

Take care of yourself. I should go find Bette and if youre bored come by our hotel. Its the Marriott.

Maybe Ill take you up on that. Ill call you later. Bye, Tina. Dana lifted her bag off the floor and begrudgingly headed over to her car. She was tired and upset that Alice would just leave after promising shed wait for her. Then again, why should she be surprised, Alice didnt wait long for her on their wedding day. She opened the trunk and threw her bag in. She slammed the gate shut and opened her door. She finally sat down and stared out the windshield. She gasped loudly, her hand clutching her heart, when she saw a movement in the rearview mirror. *****! Alice you scared me.

Dane?

Dana faced Alice, her hands glued to the wheel even though the vehicle was still in park, Yeah?

Do you want to go back to L.A.?

Dana tried to decipher whether Alice was simply asking for a ride home or if she actually wanted for her to go back to Los Angeles. Um, now?

It doesnt have to be right now. Alice searched Danas face hoping for some kind of readable response.

Why are you sitting back there? Come sit up here.

Not yet. Dana tried climbing over the armrest into the back seat to join Alice. Her leg got caught on the chair, she floundered trying to get unstuck. Alice laughed as she helped her, You know, Dane, it wouldve been easier if you got out and then came back in here.

Probably, but less fun. Dana touched Alices face. I want to kiss you. Can I? She whispered.

Youre asking me for permission?

Shut up, Al. Its just that I know I fucked things up again as usual. And uh maybe you hate me, I wouldnt blame you. I would if I were you.

I dont hate you.

Dana kissed Alice hard on the lips before pushing her down on the seat and climbing on top. A part of Alice wanted Dana to stop what she was doing. On the other hand, it was a pleasant experience for her to feel something. It didnt matter that it was a good thing or a bad thing, just the sake of feeling something that made her not feel dead inside, was welcomed. She decided to allow her body to enjoy itself. She slid her hand between their bodies and unzipped her pants. She couldnt deny that she was still attracted to Dana and that she wouldnt mind having ***** with her even after all the mess. Somehow she wasnt 100% into it and it was driving her nuts.

Dana pulled back for a moment having noticed there wasnt any exciting, passionate hooking up occurring. Alice was extremely quiet and sort of going through the motions, Hey, you ok?

Huh? Yeah. You can continue.

Dana squeezed herself between Alice and the back of the rear seat cushions, If you dont want to do thisI understand.

I do. Alice leaned in and kissed Dana.