Bette leaned behind the curtain and washed the girls back. For the first time she saw the bruises and scratch marks on her back and she tried not to gasp. She also noticed the residual scars from past encounters with brute force. She finished washing her back and rinsed it with the bath water. As she stood she refused to look Shane in the eyes. Shane handed her the towel and she turned to give it to Dash in the tub.

Dash: Uh…now how am I going to get up and out of here without getting the towel wet?

Bette looked at Shane who shrugged.

Shane: Oh! Let the water drain then wrap the towel around you and Ill come in and get you.

Bette smiled and nodded . Shane pulled her over and wrapped her arms around her waist and her legs behind her also. She looked her in the eyes and saw the sympathy that was in her eyes. She mouthed Shell be okay and Bette nodded. Bette placed her hands on the sink that Shane was sitting on and leaned in placing their foreheads together.

They sat in silence with their eyes closed, listening to the water drain from the tub. They just counted the seconds of their private moment, knowing they were comforting each other, but that their time would run out as soon as the water did. Dash sat silently behind the curtain holding the towel over the water. She knew there was something going on between Bette and Shane, but knew better then to talk or interrupt. She figured Shane was upset about Alice and wouldnt want her to know she was upset or crying.

The drain sent out a large gurgle that interrupted all of their thoughts. Shane and Bette opened their eyes and smiled she moved her lips over to Shanes ears.

Bette: All better?

Shane nodded.

Shane: For now…You?

Bette: Only cause of you.

Dash pulled back the curtain and looked at the two in their embrace.

Dash: Are you done making out now?

Shane lowered her head and pressed the top of her skull against Bettes chest. She laughed and just shook her head side to side. Bette turned her head to Dash and squinted her eyes at her.