Hi Lara. Dana turned around slowly to face the redhead. She looked great. She had the exact same curls in her hair as the night they broke up, Dana noticed. It felt like decades ago. So much had happened since. Lara smiled shyly and finally spoke.

So, I heard about the baby from Kit. Congratulations! She said moving in to give Dana a warm hug. This was most confusing to Dana; she felt unsure what to do but still hugged back.

Uh Thanks, but shes not mine. Dana stuttered and then blushed over the stupidity of her own words. Lara always had this effect on her. It was completely different with Alice. Dana was never embarrassed by anything in front of Alice anymore. They had crossed so many lines together that things that normally would embarrass the ***** out of her didnt feel bad at all. Like the strap-on thing. Alice just made her feel so safe when most people just would have made her feel stupid. Including Lara.

I know, Dana. Lara said simply. So how is she?

Oh, the babys fine. Tina to, I think. The baby is so cute! You should see her! Her name is Angelica. Dana found herself get caught up in baby talk once again. It was kind of hard to avoid. Despite what she told Lara before, she couldnt help but feel a family connection to the child, just as all the others in the group.

Angelica Thats a beautiful name. Lara tilted her head a little and bit her bottom lip wile she listened to the name. Then she smiled and continued. You were looking for Kit? I think shes on the phone with her boyfriend. She said overly discreet. Dana couldnt help but find it quite entertaining when Lara acted like it was a confidential government secret or something so she played along.

Ooooh, really? She answered lifting her eyebrows high and nodded her head. Is that soooo? Dana made her voice sound something like the pseudo-British accent Alice claimed she found hot, and almost made her eyes pop out in pretended curiosity. Lara shook her head and broke in to a laugh. Dana grinned widely, satisfied that her joke had worked. Then Lara suddenly stopped laughing and looked at her. Not seriously, still smiling.