The Planet.

Dana was there earlier with Lara, but has since left to go train.  Bette, Tina, Kit, Marina, Francesca, Shane, and Carmen gather around the table, discussing everything from Marina and Francesca’s upcoming European vacation to Billie’s arrival at The Planet to his upcoming Vulva Las Vegas fundraiser, to Bette and Tina’s party for baby Angelica to Shane and Carmen attending a quinceanera for Carmen’s cousin’s 15th birthday.  Alice and Helena arrive with Alice under the mistaken conclusion that there is a surprise birthday party planned for her since her birthday is this week.  Upon arriving, Alice is invited to Angelica’s 6 Month party with Alice wanting Helena to be invited as well.  As Bette and Tina depart, Alice and Helena take a seat.

Marina ”We were hoping we’d see you again before leaving.”

Alice ”Who’s leaving?”

Francesca ”Marina and I are.  We’re going to Europe.  And we’re bringing in Billie Blaikie to help Kit run things in our absence.

Alice ”Holy shit, the Billie Blaikie???”

Carmen ”That’s what I’m saying.  This place is about to have some crazy parties up in here.”

Alice ”Is uh…Lara…here?”

Marina ”She’s in the kitchen, working.”

Alice nods.  Carmen looks off to the side.  For a moment, Shane notices, but ignores it.

The Planet.  Vulva Las Vegas.

The cafe has been transformed into the club and tonight it is a special event with Billie hosting and proceeds going to AIDS Project Los Angeles.  While Marina and Francesca are at home, packing for their trip, Billie is in charge with Kit, Bette, Shane, Dana, and Lara all gathered together along with a packed crowd.  Alice eventually arrives with Helena, still looking to keep her distance from Dana and Lara.  Also in the crowd is Dax, in her drag king attire with a fedora.

Alice ”Hangin’ out here tonight, huh?’

Dax ”Dude, it’s a Billie Blaikie party.  They’re kinda hard to pass up.  ’Sup with you these days?”

Alice ”Oh…just here and there.”

Dax ”Yeah.  I’m the same way.  Y’never know where I’m gonna be.”

Alice ”Oh, um…Dax, this is Helena.  Helena, this is Dax.”

Dax gives a reverse nod to Helena.

Dax ”’Sup.”

Helena ”Hi there.”

Dax ”Tried to bring Ivan, but Ivan’s keepin’ busy these days.  But…talked with some other friends who wanted to say hi.”