Shane pulled up in her usual spot outside the entrance to the planet, turned of her engine and stepped out of her truck. She was just about to enter the Planet when she heard a voice call her back.

Um sir you cant park there A traffic warden had signalled to Shane to move her vehicle elsewhere.

Shane was in shock, Excuse me?

Ere m sorry Maam, you cant park here; its not a valid car parking space. Im going to have to ask you to move it, or Im going to have to give you a ticket.

But, but Ive been parking there for like 4 years and its never been a problem before Shane protested.

Well, Im new around her so I guess there are going to be changes. The woman looked up at Shane who was staring at her with the most intense puppy-dog eyes she had ever seen.

Look, The warden began, I suppose, that just for today, you can park here, but
I would appreciate it if, in future you could find a new space to park.
I suppose Ill have to, Shane shrugged, Um thanks anyway. Shane nodded to the woman as she turned and once again attempted to enter The Planet.
She searched around and found Alice sitting by herself reading a newspaper. As she was heading over to join Alice, Shane noticed Dana sitting at a separate table, also by herself and reading what appeared to be a sports magazine.
Shane frowned, *****. They were her friends and she loved them dearly, but right about now they were probably the most annoying two people in the world.
Alice looked up and it was as if she could hear what Shane was thinking. Say nothing, and dont say you werent going to, because you have that look, and I just know youre going to she snapped.
Um, right well um,
Alice interrupted Carmen came by last night; you have that girls heart in pieces you know.
I know Shane was getting uncomfortable
She asked if I thought that you would ever want to be with just her, I couldnt lie Shane, she was crying, really upset, I kinda told her that it would probably be best for her to just, I duno.. Alice fidgeted with her hands… Like get over you
Shane sat down and slumped in her chair, Oh was all she could manage. I guess youre right. It was obvious, at least to Alice that Shane was reluctantly agreeing.
I guess its for the best, I mean I like women, lots of women, you know me Al.
Shane, I know you at least like her a lot more than most of the girls you bring home.
Al, I think I love her Shane said this so motionless that it took Alice several seconds to catch on and respond. She was shocked by her friends declaration, but she felt somewhat proud. She watched her friend closely, trying to find the right advice to give her, knowing that this was not something that Shane could figure out for herself.
Shane, we all get hurt. I mean, just look at me and Dana. Shes over there, Im over here. I love her so much; I guess thats why we fight. Tina and Bette, West Hollywood Royalty almost, and even after seven years of love, they both end up in pieces. Jenny and Marina, you and Cherie, ***** even Dana and Tonya, it happens to everyone, remember the chart?
Shane grinned Im the centre of the universe.
Alice shook her head I bet youre the centre of Carmens universe. Look I cant tell you what to do Shane, but I love you so much and I know that if you dont take a chance with her you could miss out on something that could chance your whole life.
Shane sat upright, You know Al, youre close, but youre not at Yoda yet.
Alice giggled Just go Shane, go and get her.
Shane stood up and motioned her head towards Dana You too Al, you too.
As Shane approached her truck she noticed a ticket was on her windscreen. ***** she mumbled as she reached over and removed it.
What Shane had thought to be a parking ticket, turned out to be something very different.
Shane squinted over the scribbled writing and read it aloud to herself I guess youre going to be needing somewhere to park, heres my address, youre welcome anytime and I promise that the benefits with youre new space, will most definitely outweigh the old one. Shane grinned to herself. 678 Foster Drive, maybe last week, she laughed. And with that Shane took the ticket and dropped it to the kerb. There was something more important today, something that couldnt wait. She checked her watch. 9am, one hour, I can make this she was determined. Starting her engine and reversing out of her space, Shane turned up her radio and smiled like she never smiled before