“Eeeek!” Bette squealed.

Alice put up her finger and smiled.

Bette shook her head and took Tina’s hands in hers eager to share their news. "Tina and I have something to share with you all.” She looked to Tina who nodded her head telling her to continue. “In a few months we’ll be visiting the doctor’s office frequently.”

“What! What’s wrong?” Alice interrupted. She looked to Bette then to Tina. “Who’s sick? This can’t be happening! This cannot be happening!” She cried, standing up from her seat.

“Alice calm down will you?”  Bette shot back annoyed. “This is why you should let me finish.” “Like I was saying…” She glared at Alice. “Tina and I have decided to try again. We’re going to try for a baby." She leaned over and placed a light kiss on Tina.

"That’s great news!" Shane was up and hugging them before the other two.

"I’m so happy for you guys." Dana said getting out of her seat and giving them each a hug and kiss on the cheeks.

“Al?” Bette’s oldest friend was unusually quiet. She was sure Alice would be bouncing off walls when they shared their news. The others noticed her sudden quietness as well and looked to each other wondering what they might’ve missed.

“AL!” Dana nudged her roughly. She could see that Tina and Bette were visibly getting upset with her lack of response.

“Shit Dana! Are you trying to knock me over?”

“Well?”

“Well what?”

Dana glared at her. Alice knew very well what she was on about; she just didn’t want to say it out loud. Alice let out a breath of air.

“I’m very happy for you guys. Congratulations.” Alice said unenthusiastically.

Tina turned to Bette who looked equally hurt as she.

“Now that was heartfelt.” Shane said sarcastically, wondering what the hell Alice’s problem was.

“Tee, I’m going to the restroom, Alice?” Bette knew Alice enough knowing if she needed to get something off her chest she’d want to say it privately and she had a very good feeling that she was the one Alice needed to speak to.