Alice looked into her eyes, for now there was nowhere else to glue them. Danas eyes sparkled. She tried to act like she wasnt interested, but it wasnt working.

Kiss me, Alice.

Alice simply looked into her eyes. I thought you were mad at me. I have no idea why.

Dana drew in a breath of air. Im not. Mad at you, that is. It was weird, okay? Seeing Laura made me freak out. A look of embarrassment passed over her face. Im sorry for taking it out on you. I know it wasnt your fault – the way I feel. Its not your fault.

Alice regained her natural glow. She traced the lines of Danas face with her finger. Dana, I love you. If somethings bothering you, I want to know. Even if it has to do withLaura. Okay? Alice finally gave Dana her kiss. They held it for a very long time, Alices hand slid down to Danas waist and massaged her tight muscles. *****, you been working out lately?

Dana chuckled. No. Well, only with you.

Alice laughed, then turned off the light.

Shane watched as they rolled Case out on a stretcher. They had said that they would take her to Daniel Friedman. Shane didnt know where it was. She worried. They told her that she would probably be okay, and that she was breathing normally. Shane had no idea how long she had been out. The hideous pair of dark, purple lips flashed before her eyes. She gave a shudder. Jenny. She had to call Jenny and tell her what had happened. No, shed wait for her to come homeshe had said shed be home around 10. They had decided not to go out, but to order pizza instead. Shane hadnt gotten the chance. She prayed, then. She got down on her very knees and spoke.

God, please let her be alright. Please.

Jenny arrived at Bettes at about 10:20pm. She had brought a sweet Danish for dessert. Bette greeted her hardily at the door.

Jenny, Hi! Im so happy to see you. Let me take your coat.

Bette unwrapped it from her, then walked to the guest room to hang it up. Jenny looked around. She loved her house. It was sowhats the word? Cultured. When she thought of her own room, it reminded her of a young girl. Very childish like. What could she say? She had issues.