Early Morning at The Planet.

The Planet has yet to officially open for business and the Sun has yet to rise.  Bette and Tina arrive to see everyone else, taking in their morning brew.  Alice and her mother, Lenore are at a table while Shane pours another cup of coffee.  Marina and Lara fix breakfast while Dana goes over the instructions for Kit to follow while taking care of Mr. Piddles.  Tina, Shane, Alice, Lenore, Dana, and Lara are all preparing for a road trip together to Palm Springs for Dinah Shore Weekend.  Alice celebrates getting her period with Lenore, meaning the chances of her being pregnant are nil.  Also understanding that this could be a sensitive subject around Bette and Tina, Alice and Lenore play it off as a celebration of her femininity.  Bette wishes everyone well while Marina reassures Lara it is okay for her to go with the rest of the group.  Kit is ready to take care of Mr. Piddles while another fate awaits Bette will be at the C.A.C. where a different fate awaits her.

Packed in the van, the group begins its journey to the Dinah Shore Weekend.  Alice is driving while Lenore sits in the front passenger seat.  The middle seats are occupied by Shane and Tina while Dana rests against Lara’s left shoulder in the backseat.

Alice “Take good care of her back there.  She needs to be awake for her being award ceremony.”

Shane “H.R.C., right?”

Lara “The Human Rights Campaign.  It’s a big deal.”

Tina “It’s the biggest gay civil rights organization in the country.  It’s a huge deal.”

Dana yawns.

Dana “Yeah…I’ll try to be a little more alert than I am now.”

As the trip progresses, the group commences with their rendition of the Indigo Girls’ “Closer To Fine,” complete with whistling.  This leads to Alice’s coming out story, which is told over the course of a stop at Burger King and Tina now driving, Shane in the front passenger seat and Alice and Lenore occupying the middle seats.  Dana and Lara are still in the back with Dana leaning comfortably on Lara.

Dana “That’s why you’re dirty bisexual, huh?”

Lara nudges Dana.

Lara “Hey…be nice.”

Dana “Don’t worry, she knows I’m kidding.”