“Hello?”

“Tina, it’s me I need your help!?”

“Al, yeah what’s wrong, “she responds with a concerned tone as she could hear the worry in her voice.

“I just came from picking up my dress for the gala tomorrow and my car started over heating and now I’m stuck on the side of the 405 freeway can you come and get me?”

“Uh, yeah I’m leaving now text me the closest exit and I’ll be there as soon as I can.”

“Okay, and thanks Tina.”

“Not a problem, “she says before hanging up the phone then dials Bette.”

“Hey babe you home yet, “she asks after answering after the second ring.

“No—I’m on my way to pick up Alice her car broke down on the 405.”

“Well that sucks do you need me to meet you guys? I’m almost done here I can come——-.”

“No….no, you’ve been working hard all day I’ll take care of Alice you just get home and I’ll be there soon.”

“Okay, let me know if you guys need anything.”

“I just need you, “she says longingly.

“I need you too I’ll see you when you get home love you.”

“Love you too.”  Twenty minutes later Tina puts on her hazard lights and pulls up behind Alice car. Getting out of her car she walks up to her car and taps lightly on the drivers side window. A sigh of relief came over her when she saw Tina standing outside her window, she immediately unlocks her door to greet her.

“Oh, Tina thank you so much, “she says while giving her a hug.

“Not a problem that’s what friends are for right?”

“Right.”

“Is your car drivable?”

“No, it won’t start at all it won’t even crank over I called roadside assistance about 10 minutes ago there going to have it towed for me.”

“Sorry Al.”

“Yeah, I know I wish Tasha was here she’d know what to do.”

“Yeah, I know………look why don’t you grab your stuff and I’ll give you a ride home.”

“I already did I didn’t want you to wait since you’re going out of your way to help me and all besides after the day I’ve had I need a drink.” She says opening the back seat grabbing her belongings then locking the doors behind her. Once inside Tinas car she tilts her head back in the seat and takes a deep breath, she was so ready for the day to be over with.