“Awesome, sounds like fun. Where’s your roommate?”

Shane turns around to find Jenny. “Over there, short black hair.” Shane catches Jenny’s eye and waves her over.

Jenny pushes the cart over. “Hi.”

“Jenny this is Harper.” Shane says.

The two girls shake hands and say “Nice to meet you.”

“Shane’s told me a lot about you.” Jenny adds.

“Oh really?” Harper says looking at Shane who shoots Jenny a look.

“Well yeah, it’s a funny story. You, Alice, Dana, the park.” Shane tries to play it off.

“Yes it is, lots of coincidence.” Harper says.

“I don’t know. Sometimes people are just destined to meet.” Jenny says. “I don’t know if I believe in coincidence. I think it’s really fate. Our lives all intersect for a reason.”

“Jenny is the deep thinker in the group.” Shane says smiling at her.

Jenny gives her a little shove. “Say what you want, but that’s what I believe.”

“I agree with you, I totally believe in fate. But I also think there is such thing as coincidence too.” Harper is ready to get into a long conversation with Jenny.

“Uh oh.” Shane says. “Wanna give me the list so I can finish shopping while you two get all philosophical.”

“No no.” Jenny says.

“I should let you two finish your shopping. I’m sure you have a lot to do to get ready for your party.”

“We’re almost done.” Jenny says. “What are you doing tonight?”

“Yeah, you should totally come over.” Shane is quick to add.

“What time are the festivities starting? I have to go to LAX tonight and pick up a friend who is visiting from Chicago.”

“Around 6.” Shane says while mentally crossing her fingers hoping Harper will say she can come.

“Damn, the flight gets in at 7.”

Jenny is busy writing on the back of her grocery list.

“We’ll be there all night, so come over after and bring your friend. If you want.” Jenny says knowing Shane won’t let herself.

“I’ll see what she’s in the mood for.” Harper says.

The hope drains from Shane when she hears the word ‘she’. Instantly she assumes Harper’s friend is more then just a friend.

“Here’s the address,” Jenny hands Harper the paper. “In case you can make it.”