Dana came in quickly while Shane strolled in behind her.

Dana: I didn’t want anyone to see me.

Shane whispered to Bette: You know, I thought she was getting over this whole closet thing.

Bette: Hmm, why’d she come with you if she didn’t want to be noticed?

Shane: She wanted to talk about some things.

Tina entered the room and greeted everyone. She was not only happy to see everyone, but also felt completely comfortable.  The girls went around the apartment complimenting Bette and Tina on how wonderful the place looked. After half an hour, Dana suddenly realized that there was someone missing.

Dana: Hey, Where’s Alice?

Tina: Uh well she said she was bringing a friend tonight so maybe they’re running late.

Dana: A friend? I thought this was between us five; wait what kind of friend, male or female?

Tina and Bette looked at each other surprised at Dana’s angst over mentioning Alice’s friend.

Tina: She said she’s bringing a female friend.  She was writing an article on this girl and I guess they hit it off.

The doorbell rang and everyone turned towards Dana then back at the door.  Bette made the first move and opened up to find a stunningly beautiful Indian-looking woman, with the most exotic features and biggest brown eyes standing next to Alice. 

Bette held her breath a little in admiration of the woman, but finally managed to get some words out.

Bette: Hey Al come in.

Alice walked into the room with the mysterious woman close behind. Everyone stood staring at her just as Bette did, but no one attempted to speak first.

Alice: Uh, okay, did something happen or did I just walk into depressant day at gaymo-land.

Bette:  Al, make yourself at home and don’t be rude now, introduce your friend.

Alice: Oh *****, sorry.  Shauna these are my friends Bette and her girlfriend Tina, Shane the stylist I was telling you about and Dana our resident professional athlete.

Shauna: It’s such a pleasure to meet all of you. Alice has been so nice and has spoken extensively about her lovely friends that I feel like I know you all.