Henry backed up into the counter top and shut his eyes

“We used to be very close and when I was going through my hardest time, she was there for me.  I want to be that for her.  I want to be someone she can depend on, a shoulder to cry on, an ear that will always listen, someone to share the good times with too…I want her to know someone loves her,” Tina continued.

Henry opened his eyes.  “Alice’s the bisexual right.”

AT THE PLANET

Bette and Kit are at the counter.  Kit is visibly pregnant.

“What did the doctor say?” Bette asked.

“She said because of my advanced years I should reduce my work schedule.”

“Well,” Bette said.

“I just had that fiasco with Billy a few months ago, the last thing I want to do is jeopardize my business again,” Kit said.

Alice walked up and picked up a muffin.

“Kit, there are plenty of qualified people in LA that can manage this place.  People who won’t come to work hung over, get high or try to have sex with your employees,” Bette said.

“Helena’s looking for a job,” Alice chimes in.

“Well, there you go.  Two out of three ain’t bad,” Bette said as Kit shot her a look.

“That last harassment suit we know was bogus, right,” Alice said.

“Alice, I don’t think it would work.  She made a mess of that studio,” Kit said.

“Tina, told me things aren’t going that bad,” Bette said.

“What does she know about running a restaurant?”

“Helena knows a little bit about everything, and if she puts her mind to it I’m sure she’ll do great.  It’s only temporary, and she really wants to prove to her mother that she’s responsible, so she would really put in a lot of hard work,” Alice continued.

“Tell her to come in and talk with me.  I need to hear from her if she’s serious about it,” Kit said.

“Okay,” Alice said as she walked back to her table.  Dana was sitting, waiting.  Bette followed Alice over.

“You seem like you’re in a good mood,” Bette said.

“I’m okay.”

“You’re Helena’s biggest cheerleader now.  I thought you were mad at her,” Bette said.

Dana sat between the two listening.