Shauna spoke fluidly and with a hint of an accent that made her seem all the more sensual. Shane perked up significantly with this new arrival.  Although everyone else became captivated with Shauna’s presence, Shane seemed a little more attentive than usual.

Alice: Shauna’s in to do New York Fashion week.  I’m highlighting her in my article.

Dana: Oh, so you’re a model.

Shauna: Not quite haha, I’m part of a design team.

Shane bright eyed:  You’re a designer working for fashion week.

Bette: Wow, that’s amazing, I’m loaning some artwork to a couple companies. Which label do you work for?

Shauna: Henri Bendel.

Tina: Whoa, wait a minute. You work for Henri Bendel? That’s incredible; you must have access to all the latest high-end fashions.

Shauna: Well I’m helping with the creative stylist team and matching the girls to the clothes.  Although, we’re still on the hunt for the right models.

As Shauna mentioned her interest in finding new girls she transfixed her gaze on Shane.  Shauna began stealing glances at Shane since she walked into the apartment, but tried to remain inconspicuous.  Although she was around models all day, Shauna had never seen a girl with a more original look. To Shauna, Shane was captivating.

At that moment, Alice glanced over at the trench coat and dark glasses near the hallway and right away she knew whom they belonged to.

Alice: Still doing that undercover gig there Dana.

Dana struggled to find some words to not seem obvious: Uh, well it was a little cold out today and the sun kind of ruins my court vision, you know, if I get too much of it.

Alice: Yeahsure.

The doorbell suddenly rang again and everyone stopped what she was doing to look around.  Alice counted off and pointed to each person: One, two wait who’s missing.

Suddenly Bette remembered: Oh, I forgot I invited Thomas this afternoon. (Turning to Tina) Sorry Babe, I totally didn’t think to tell you, got room for one more?

Tina: Of course Sweetie, you know Thomas is always welcome; he practically set us up.

Bette walked over to the door and brought in a well-dressed and dapper Thomas Penbrooke.  Bette then made introductions to everyone and when she came to Alice all she said was: And Thomas I’m sure you remember our dear friend Alice.