“Liam and I needed a drink after our meeting with Felix,” Alice explained casually. “Aren’t you glad to see me?”

“No, not really,” Dana replied suddenly before breaking out laughing at the shocked expression that spread quickly across Alice‘s face. “Of course I am Al! I’m always happy to see you.”

Dana’s answer was met by another lingering kiss.

“Are you here with Bette and the others?” Alice asked, looking around. She wanted to talk to Bette about possible artists for their record, but hadn’t got around to ringing her.

“No I’m here with my manager and some of her friends,” Dana replied dully. “I should really go back to them.”

“No don’t,” Alice said quickly, making Dana smile. “Please stay and have at least one drink with us.”

“She has to have one drink, I’ve already bought it.” Liam said as he snuck up behind her, three vodka and tonics in hand. “Now sit.”

“Tell you what, it looks like Tonya is just about to leave, so I’ll go over there and say my goodbyes and then come back here,” Dana explained as she looked over at Tonya, Cynthia and the others. It was indescribable how much she wanted to just stay wrapped in Alice‘s arms.

“Sounds like a plan,” Alice said quietly as she let Dana go, much to both their disappointment.

“We’ll be waiting,” Liam stated as he gently pushed her towards the others. “Get a move on then.”

Liam and Alice watched Dana walk back over to her friends, laughing as Dana tripped as she waved to them once more.

“I never would have picked it but you guys really do make a great couple,” Liam said as he turned his gaze to Alice who was still watching Dana. He couldn’t remember a time when Alice looked so happy to be with someone.

“What was that?” Alice asked as she finally tore herself away from the sight of Dana.

“I said you guys make a wonderful couple,” Liam repeated.

Alice didn’t know what to say. Was that what she and Dana were? A couple? For the past two weeks she had racked her brain as to what she and Dana actually were. Were they friends, friends with advantages, or a couple? As much as Alice hoped for the latter she couldn’t figure it out.