But before I can explain what it was I needed to explain, in comes Bette looking haggard and rough around all the edges.

Hey ladies.

So been thinking about calling her?

Who?

She met somebody. Last night. Sparks flew and everything. It was like a ***** 4^th of July with fireworks of bursting hearts. In a good way of course.

Hearts? Hmmm. Shane interrupted and sipped her coffee studying Bettes face and demeanor.

What is it master Yoda?

Shanes words of wisdom comes once in a while. And theyre good and true. She hardly talks deep and meaningful and when she does, you just might want to listen hard.

Tell me.

I dont know. It was like I was just drawn to her, completely drawn. And then suddenly I couldnt move and I couldnt take my eyes off her. Shes beautiful Shane. But it wasnt even about that you know. And then when I met her and shook her hands there was like an electric I dont know. I cant even describe it.

Then I completely took control of the situation and took Eric away from Tina so Bette could talk to you alone. And

Wait. Eric? Dana interrupted.

Tinas her name? asked Shane.

And I took control over again. Its not that I dont want Bette to tell her story, its just that Bette doesnt tell the complete story. And shes messing it up. So I told Dana and Shane every detail of what happened that night at the gallery. So now we discussed the earring dilemma.

I dont know what to do.

Wait. Where the ***** is Bette Porter, my best friend Porter? Is this the change Im seeing? Because its really freaky and beyond. Its like youreyoureyoure becoming one of us.

I dont even want to ask you mean by that.

You know what I mean. You know exactly what I mean! You all do! You, Elizabeth Porter have lost your spinach…

What?! they all said in unison.

You knowyour spinach as in from Popeye. Youve lost your mojo, your x-ray vision, your light-saber, your ***** powers!

Look ignore Alice, because youve always been just one of us Shane interjected.