“Awwww, thanks Kit.” James suddenly appears and whispers something in Bettes ear then walks away.

“Excuse me for a sec were getting ready to prepare the food.”

“No, excuse me, “Alice says rubbing her stomach once again, “Bette where is the bathroom I have to drop the kids off at the pool.”

“Uh, its right down that hall, “she says pointing, “Then make a quick right you can’t miss it.”

“Thanks, “she says walking towards that direction.

“Drop the kids off at the pool, “Helena says in confusion, “Alice has no children or pool.”

“It means she has to take a shit.”

“Oh.”

“Okay, guys I’ll be back in a few, “Bette says turning around.

“Uh Bette, “Shane says in a calm tone, “I think you should stick around for a little bit.”

“Shane no, I can’t I have matters to attend too.”

“Yeah, Shane whatever it is I can help, “Tina volunteers. Shane takes a sip of her champagne before continuing to speak.

“Alice just left to the bathroom.”

“Yeah, okay, “Bette says confused.

“Listen to me, Alice just left to the bath—-room, “she repeats herself in a much sterner tone.

“What’s your point Shane, “Kits says, “Of course she did she had to go to the bathroom!”

“ALICE-JUST-LEFT-TO-THE-BATHROOM, “she says much louder while raising her arms in the air hoping they get the point.

“Shane!”

“Yeah, what it wrong with you!?”

“I don’t understand, “Tina says, “What’s the big deal about her going to the bathroom!?”

“Oh, for crying out loud you diaper chickens are killing me, “Jenny says in frustration, “What Shane is trying to say is Alice can’t go to the bathroom because Dana is in there duh!” Once the words left Jennys mouth it felt like time stood still and a look of worry and concern appeared across all of their faces.

“Wait what, “Bette says.

“You’re right before you came over Dana left to use the bathroom, “Tina says in a panic tone.

“Both Alice and Dana are in the bathroom right now at the same time!?”

“YES!” Everyone shouts at the same time.

“Shit, “she says running towards the bathroom with everyone following behind her. As they weaved in and out of the crowd their main focus was to get to the bathroom and fast. Running down the hall Bette turns right first finally seeing the womans bathroom door in view. Pushing it opened she runs in followed by everyone else.

“Al——, “she yells but quickly cuts herself off. There standing in the lobby area in front of the large mirrors were both Alice and Dana staring at each other. As everyone entered into the lobby neither Dana nor Alice moved. For them both it was like staring at a ghost, they hadn’t seen nor spoken to each other in years. To make their meeting even more awkward, there were so many things left unsaid after their breakup. Dana went her way and eventually Alice moved on. Again, although they shared mutual friends never in their lifetime did they expect to come face to face again, they both were at a loss for words. While, they continued to stare at each other their friends stared at them in silence. Finally, after what seemed like a lifetime Dana broke the silence.

“This has to be a dream, right?”

“No, “she responds barely able to find her voice, “No, I’m afraid it’s not.”

“Hi Al.”

“Hi Dana.”

“It’s been a long time.”

“Yes, it has.”

TBC