Harper stands behind Christine waiting for her to get their drinks. She notices Jenny standing with the DJ and figures out that must be Carmen.

“Here.” Christine hands Harper her Jack and Coke.

“Thanks.” She waits for Christine to turn around, “Cheers!”

“Cheers!” Christine sips her beer.

“Harper?” Bette’s voice says from behind her.

Harper turns, “Bette!”

“I thought I saw you walk in. How are you?” Bette smiles sweetly.

“Exhausted, but good.” Harper smiles. “Bette, this is my good friend Christine.”

“Nice to meet you.” Bette says shaking Christine’s hand.

“Hi.” Christine says smiling at the beautiful woman.

“I was just on my way out but I wanted to say hello.” Bette says.

“It was good to see you. And tell Tina I’m sorry I haven’t returned her call. The last two days have been insane at work. I will call her tomorrow though.”

“I will tell her. Have a good night ladies.” Bette says.

“You too.” They both say.

When she’s out the door Christine turns to Harper and says, “Hot!”

Harper just smiles, “Let’s see if we can find Lisa for you.” Harper feels like if she doesn’t keep moving she will fall asleep.

The girls begin to creep their way through the crowded room

***

Bette pulls into her driveway and sees Shane taking out the trash.

“Hey Bette.” Shane says as Bette gets out of her car.

“Having a domestic night at home?” Bette smiles at her.

“Yeah, didn’t really feel like going out tonight.”

“Guess who I just ran into at The Planet?” Bette is pretty sure her news will change Shane’s mind about staying home.

“Who?” Shane says.

“Harper.”

“Really.” Shane tries so hard to play it cool. She wants to ask if she was alone, but she knows the question would be too obvious.

“Yep.” Bette smiles. “Well, have a good night Shane.”

“Thanks, you too.”

***

“There she is.” Christine says pulling Harper close so she can see Lisa too.

“Which one?”

“Red shirt, black hair.”

“She’s cute.” Harper tries her best to muster up the necessary excitement. “Who’s she with?”

“That’s her bitchy best friend. I can’t stand that girl.”

“That could be a problem if you want to date her.”

***

Shane sits on the couch mindlessly flipping through the TV channels. After flipping through all the channels 3 times she turns off the set and tosses the remote on the coffee table.