“Yeah we did and believe me, I love Tina for that… we have a very honest relationship… and well… she has told me a few things that have put me to think”

“Such as?”

“Well… you know… things”

“Ohhh… now it’s become so much clearer to me” Shane was smiling at Bette’s expression.

She knew what this whole thing was about, but she was certainly not gonna be the one opening Bette’s eyes because there’s no worse blind than the one who doesn’t want to see.

“You know… like the kind of relationship we have… honest and to the point… you know I’m there for you and I know you’re there for me…” Bette’s voice trailed off at that point.

“Yeah, sure… we are friends but…” Shane made a pause noticing Bette was about to eat a gigantic bagel. “Ohhh could you give me some of that bagel you’re having?” she continued while looking at the huge element held in the tip of Bette’s fingers and then back at Bette who was taking a big bite now.

“Get your own?” Bette smiled at Shane while chewing.

“I think I will” Shane added as she stood from the table heading for the counter with a huge grin on her face.

LA – Summer 2002

At a karaoke bar

“Oh for the love of God!… I’m going to the bar… I cannot take this shit anymore. Anyone join me?” Alice said jumping off her seat.

All the while Bette kept on singing her heart out.

“I’m with you” Shane said also getting up.

“Ooouuukaayy… whatever…” It was Dana’s turn to get up from the spot she was sitting.

The three of them left for the bar, leaving Kit at their table who was talking to one of Bette’s colleagues who she had the hots for.

“No… but really… enough is enough… someone has to talk to her…” Alice was clearly aggravated and was not gonna let it go.

“Al… You know that is not our place to judge Bette…” Dana started her sentence with a sweet tone in her voice trying her best to soothe Alice.