And then there was Tonya Even if a future with Alice was not a possibility, Tonya was a problem. Could Dana be OK with Tonya when Alice stood right there reminding her the intensity of “the night”? Especially when “the night” was worth more than any other sexual encounters and actions Dana had with Tonya?

After her training, Dana intentionally walked by Court 20, making a stop right there. She imagined the blackout, the two bodies pressed against each other, the undeniable tension

She should not see Alice, at least not today.

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Alice was about to drink her black coffee when her cell rang. It was Tina. “Hey” she greeted after pressing the button. “Al, could you meet me at the Planet in twenty minutes?” Tina almost begged in a troubled tone. “Or wait for me if you’re already there?” Obviously there was something wrong. “Of course Tina. I’ll – I’ll be there.” Alice quickly answered. Whatever weirdness she and Dana were having between them should be dismissed for a while and hopefully to be dealt with later if ever.

About 25 minutes later, Alice‘s eyes searched for Tina’s presence and spotted her. Walking quickly towards her, she said “Hi” and stole Tina’s very unfocused attention. Before Tina said anything, Alice threw her keys on the table while bending a little to kiss Tina on her head. Tina didn’t look like she slept much either. She must have cried, her fragile eyes and look instantly gave that away.

“What is it, baby?” Alice asked while squeezing Tina’s hand supportingly. This must have been about Bette she thought.

“There’s something going on between Candice and Bette.” Tina said. She bit her bottom lip to stop her tears from falling.  Alice stood there speechless. It didn’t make sense at all. Bette loved Tina and besides she only had Provocations on her mind. Seeing the blank expression on her friend’s face Tina forced herself to continue. “Bette said Candice caught her off guard and kissed her when we were all at Dinah Shore Weekend. After that there was an incident while they were in jail which she begged me not to ask about.”

Alice suddenly snapped out of her state to ask without thinking about the consequences “So she fucked her there?”