Ok, said Kit, well just leave you two alone.

            Yeah, Bette agreed, following Kit behind the counter probably to the office.

            Tina sighed and chuckled a little, shaking her head.  Who are you and what have you done with my sister?

            Consider this the 2.0 version, Carrie quipped.

            Come outside.  Lets sit.  Tina led Carrie out to the table usually left open for her and Bette.  They sat down facing each other.  So, what are you doing here?

            This is going to sound absurd, but Im on a book tour, Carrie answered.

            A what?

            I wrote a book.  It was just published.  Crazy, I know.  But whats crazier is that its getting good reviews, Carrie shrugged.  And when I saw it would take me through LA I figured that would be the perfect time to look for you.

            When did you get in? Tina asked, reeling from Carries revelation.

            This morning at 4:30.  Turns out you arent that hard to find.  Lesbians know just about everything there is to know about each other, it seems.  I swear to God all I did was stop a random person on the street and she knew almost everything, even what time you usually show up to the Planet, the little cafe Bette Porters sister owns. Carrie laughed.

            *****, tell me about it.  Drives me crazy, Tina commented.  You didnt waste any time.  Did you?

            I wasted eight goddamned years, Carrie answered.

            Tina smiled sadly.  But youre here now.  Its good to see you.

            Carries face broke out into a huge smile.  Its ***** amazing to see you.  By the way, THATS BETTE?

            Tina laughed out loud.

            Oh my GOD, Tina, shes gorgeous! Carrie exclaimed.  Christ, Id be ***** for her.

            Tina laughed harder.  Who are you and what have you done with my baby sister? she asked again.  After their laughter subsided, Tina rephrased.  Seriously, what changed your mind?

            Carrie shrugged, I dont know, lots of things.  Losing you was the start of it.  At first I just didnt know what was worth not having you in my life.  Tina smiled, nodding.  She understood.  Then, I went to college.  I went to Vassar for Christ sake.  Everybodys ***** there, at least for a semester and I started to see how ridiculous mom and dad were being.  I realized what I had done and how senseless it was, and how much I was missing.  Turns out I had no ***** clue what I was missing.  Carries eyes filled again.  Angie, huh?