She stands there for a long moment, holding the receiver. Her face shows turmoil. I can wait to ask her what I should do about Bette. We need to help Dana first.

Alice? Whats wrong with Dana? I ask, getting her attention.

I dont know, she replies. Shes meeting us at the Planet.

Okay. Lets go, Im in a hurry to find out what I can do to help. You look really worried. My problem can wait.

And so, we walk out the door and each drive to the Planet. As we walk in, Alice asks me to get her a drinkshes looking at Shane. Something must be going on with Shane also. Why is my world falling apart? I need my friends to be steady for mebut Bette all but said thats what made her break downholding in her emotionsbottling them up. She just couldnt be strong anymore. Its okay Tinayou can deal with this. Your friends need you right nowyour problems can wait. Youll deal with Bette on your own. It is YOUR problemnot THEIRS. I order our drinks and move toward the table as Alice takes a seat. These two are definitely up to something.

Okay Shane. Have it your wayfor now. Alice sounds like she just lost a fight. Danas on her way and shes having a ***** of a time right now from the way she sounded.

What do you mean? What did she sound like? Now Shanes becoming concerned.

She sounded like she had been cryingand she didnt sleep at home last night. Im telling you, something is going on with Tonya.

Come on, Al. I told you to drop it. Shane quickly goes from concerned to angry. Seriously, its none of your business.

Look Shane. I was staying out of it…

By kissing her? The words just popped out. My mouth reacted before I could think.

What, Shane asks looking at me. Then looking over at Alice, You kissed her?

Well, yeahbut that has noth

but what, Al? I told you to let it go. Now youve gone off and kissed someone whos in a committed relationship. Shane sounds like shes hurt by Alices actions. Why is she so angry?