“It was just a ride Al. There’s nothing going on.” Shane says trying to convince herself as well as Alice.

“Ok Miss Paranoid.” Alice says.

“I’m not paranoid, I just know how your mind works.” Shane says.

“Whatever. Harper is fair game Shane, do what you want.” Even though it’s true Alice wonders if she would be at all jealous. Alice drops it and goes back to her reading.

“Yeah but wouldn’t that be kinda weird?” Shane asks.

“Why because she’s been with me and Dana? That was just a really fucked up series of events. If Dana and I weren’t together it might be weird, but since we are and neither of us is pining over Harper, well then, I think she’s fair game.”

Before they can venture any further Kit appears with a round of coffee. “Mornin’ Ladies. How are you two doin’?”

“Hey Kit.” Shane says.

“Oh thanks.” Alice says as Kit hands her a cup of coffee.

“Where’s your lady?” Kit asks having a seat.

“Training, as always.” Alice says smiling. “How are things going with you and Mr. Bradshaw?”

“Oh you know, just fine.” Kit smiles thinking of him. “He’s coming to town this week.”

“Oooh well that’s good.” Alice gives her a knowing smile.

“You girls need anything else?” Kit asks standing up.

“I’m all set.” Shane says.

“No thanks, this should get me started.” Alice says holding up her coffee cup.

“You know where to find me.” Kit says walking away.

***

Harper sits at her desk picking at the salad she ordered for lunch. She flips through her stack of messages to find Tina’s number. She finds it and dials her number.

Leaning back in her chair with her feet resting on the edge of her desk she listens to the phone ring.

“Community Center.” The voice on the other end says.

“Hello, Tina Kinnard please.” Harper says in her professional tone.

“May I ask who’s calling.”

“Harper Madison.”

“Thank you Ms. Madison, please hold.”

“This is Tina Kinnard, how can help you?” The sweet familiar voice says.

“Tina, it’s Harper.”

“Harper, hi, thanks for getting back to me. Bette told me she ran into you last night.”

“Oh good I’m glad she told you. I’ve been feeling bad that I hadn’t called you back. I’m not usually so flaky.” Harper says.