The Planet.

While Shane talks with Cherie’s daughter, Clea, Kit walks by, meeting up with Marina.  The Planet is currently closed as Kit, Marina, and Lara set the establishment up for the entertainment later in the evening.

Kit “Hey, girls!”

Marina smiles.  Lara grins, politely nodding as she and Marina move some seats and tables around.

Lara “Hey, Kit.”

Kit “See, I know this is a big time show when we even got the head chef up in here movin’ chairs.”

Lara laughs.

Lara “I’m happy to help.”

Marina “We’re expecting a really good crowd tonight.  Thank you, Lara.  Kit and I can take things from here.”

Lara “Okay, good.  I need to get back to the kitchen and make sure everything’s in order.”

As Kit adjusts the microphone stand, Lara walks back towards the kitchen.

Marina “She really lives for that room.”

Kit “Yeah, girl, bringin’ in more business, more customers, more…moneyyy.”

Marina smiles.

Marina “I was talking with Francesca on the phone earlier.  She’s really happy with the progression here.”

Kit “And don’t you worry.  Francesca will be back before you even know it.”

Marina “Yes.  I really felt like she and I connected a lot more than have prior.  Those six weeks together…I really believe it strengthened our relationship.”

Kit “Good.  That’s real good.”

Later in the evening, the drag king show is well underway.  The name of the performer on stage is, “Phil McCockin,” and Shane, Alice, and Marina look on from a table together while Kit serves as host.  Lara makes sure the food is great for the patrons, not paying much attention to the show itself.  Her performance art is the preparation of the meal.  Among those in the audience is also Robin who is there enjoying the show at another table.  Kit introduces Ivan Aycock.

Robin looks over, seeing Alice and makes her way over to the table.

Alice “Oh, hey!  Guys this is Robin!”

Robin waves to Shane and Marina.  Marina stands.

Marina “Hello, I’m Marina.  That’s Shane.  Please, have a seat.”

Robin “Oh…thank you.  I don’t mean to take your seat.”

Alice “Hey!  It’s okay!  Marina runs this place so technically these are all her seats.”

Alice gives a wink.

Marina “I’m going to check the bar.”