“No.”

“I heard about the séance,” Bette said.

“It was nothing, I have a sense of humor.” Alice looked at Dana.  “I know she didn’t do anything.”

“Good.”  Bette pulled out a postcard and left it on the table.  “Are you going to make it to the art show this weekend?” 

“Oh, shit, is that this weekend?”  Alice asked.

“Yes, Shane and Jenny already said they are coming,” Bette said. 

“Shane’s going to go to a student art show,” Alice said with disbelief.

“She knows she might be able grab up something really cheap from the next Pollack.”

“Open bar right,” Alice said.

Bette nodded, “along with a free buffet, care of the Planet.”

Dana nodded with excitement, “Great a party, we gotta go.”

“Sure, I can make it,” Alice said smiling at Dana’s animation.

“What am I gonna wear?” Dana continued.

“There are some very talented artists at the school.  One in particular works in the office part time and .I think you two might maybe like to meet each other,” Bette said with a grin.

The joy and eagerness drained out of Dana’s face as she looked for Alice’s response.

“Guy or girl?” Alice asked as Bette’s cell phone rang. 

Bette smiled, held up her finger as she answered her phone. 

“Guy or girl?  You’re going to try and hook up on our date?” Dana questioned.  Alice just mouthed the words You are dead in Dana’s direction.

“I do have to get back to work, it’s great to see you doing so well.  I call you with more details,” Bette winked as she left the table.

Alice put on her blue chip. 

Dana stared intensely at Alice.  “It’s great to see that Bette is doing so well,” she said.

“Yeah, and I’m glad she and Tina worked their shit out,” Alice said. 

Lara walked out of the kitchen.  She saw Alice and gave a short wave.  Alice smiled and returned a similar gesture.

Dane watched Alice who sipped her coffee and pretended not to notice Dana’s continuing glare.

“My body wasn’t even cold,” Dana said.

“You were cremated, so we really don’t know that,” Alice tried as she focused on her coffee.

“Your cup is empty.”