“Trying to find something to wear.” Shane gives Jenny a quick glance before returning her attention to her closet.

“Oh right, it’s date night.” Jenny suddenly remembers.

Shane is rubbing her hands over her already stylishly messy hair. “*****.” She says with quiet frustration.

“Wear what you have on.” Jenny says for reaction.

Shane looks down at herself, then at Jenny. “Oh yeah, that would go over well.” She says standing in her t-shirt and boy cut briefs.

“You look *****.” Jenny smirks.

Shane goes to her bed and sits down in total frustration. “I just want to look nice.”

“Ok,” Jenny heads to the closet. “Let’s see what we can do.” She rummages through pulling out the tunic jacket Shane wore to the opening of Provocations. “Hold this.” She hands it to Shane and shoo’s her off the bed. She unearths a pair of gray pants from the messy pile and tosses them to her.

“There! Wear the jacket buttoned up for dinner. Afterward unbutton it, but make sure you have a t-shirt on.” She smiles and makes her way out of the room.

“Jenny.” Shane stops her before she leaves, “Thanks.”

Jenny smiles at her, “Have a good time.”

***

“Hi.” Harper says standing on Shane’s front porch. “You look very nice this evening.” She adds.

Shane finds herself momentarily speechless staring at the beautiful woman before her. “Thank you.”

“Shall we go?” Harper asks with an inviting smile.

“Yeh.” Is all Shane can reply.

When they arrive at the beach side Italian restaurant Harper hands her car over to the valet. He pulls the vehicle away and she closes the gap between herself and Shane.

“I hope you’re hungry.” She says.

“I could eat.” Shane coyly answers.

“Well good.” Harper slides her hand down Shane’s arm and into her hand. “Is this ok?”

Shane nods her head, her heart racing from the simple act.

They are greeted at the door by the jovial owner who welcomes them in Italian. Harper takes Shane and the old man by surprise when she speaks back in Italian. When they are seated Shane sits staring at Harper in awe.

“What?” Harper asks.

“You speak Italian.” A dazed Shane says.

“Yeh, my Ex was Italian so I wanted to learn. Ya know impress the parents and all.” Harper smiles.