Shane- Come on Alice we need…(cut by Alice)

     Alice- I said NO.

Alice shouted without even realizing it. Everyone looked at her and for the first time they realized how quiet Alice had been and how scared she was right now to lose one of if not the best friend she had. Sensing the tension Carmen spoke:

     Carmen- Why don’t Tasha and I go take care of Angie…Jenny, Nikki, you go get the clothes and Shane, you, Alice and Kit stay here with Tina. You call us if you know anything…is that a good plan?

     The girls- Ok. Yes. Yeah.

With that Jenny and Nikki left, Tasha and Alice sat down and Shane and Carmen moved to a corner.

With Alice and Tasha:

     Tasha- Are you going to be ok?

     Alice- Yeah, I just can’t leave… (almost crying)without knowing she’ll make it. The last time I was here and left, I lost my best friend and I can help but think that history it’s repeating. (Crying)I don’t know what I’m going to do if I lose her too.

     Tasha- baby don’t think like that. She’s strong and I know she will make it, ok. Look as soon as I get to the house I’ll call you and I want you to call me if anything happens, ok?…….OK?

Alice- Ok, I will. I love you.

     Tasha- I love you too.

With that they hugged and kissed, Tasha stood up, went to Kit, hugged her and squeezed Tina’s shoulder as she passed by her. Carmen saw Tasha and took that as her cue to talk to Shane.

     Carmen- Are you going to be ok?

     Shane- Yeah…it’s just…can you believe Alice, she’s acting so selfish. I mean we…

     Carmen- (interrupting Shane) Shhhh. Babe she’s hurting just as much as I know you are. You don’t have to be brave and tough in front of me. I know you and I know you’re hurting and you’re scared.

     Shane- She can’t die…she can’t leave me. She’s been there for me so much…I feel like I have to take charge of things to make sure nothing will happen, to not think about what’s gonna happen if she dies. She’s like my big sister. I can’t live without her. I…I…I…