Dax looks over just as they arrive, making their way to Alice and Helena and holding hands.

Gabby ”Hey, Alice.”

Robin ”Hi.”

Alice ”Wow.  That’s…so…um…how the fuck are you guys?”

Hugs are exchanged all around as Dana and Lara cannot help, but notice.  Carmen looks on from the D.J. booth.  For a moment, she can sense Alice looking over at Dana and Lara.  For a moment, she senses Lara looking back.

Also arriving for the festivities with camera in hand is Mark, along with Lola.

Lola ”Wow, I can barely move in here.”

Mark ”Gonna see if I can find a good spot.”

Billie walks over to Mark.  He has been expecting him.

Billie ”Can’t be late, sweet cheeks.”

Mark ”Traffic was a little backed up.  So you’re Billie?”

Billie ”And hopefully you’re Mark since you’re the only one I’m expecting to show up with a camera.  You always lug that around with you?”

Mark shrugs.

Mark ”Sometimes.”

Billie ”Hm.  Could have some fun with that.”

Mark smirks.

Mark ”Already have, sir.  Just business now.”

Billie nods.

Billie ”Good answer.  I’ll allow it.”

Alice, Helena, Dax, Robin, and Gabby continue to hang out.  For Alice, this is therapeutic.  It is good to be at The Planet.  It is good to be among friends.  It is good to be in the same building as Dana and Lara without wanting to rush over to them immediately.  However, her eyes still wish to look over.

Another table has Bette, Dana, Lara, Kit, and Shane partaking in the fun.  Dana sees Alice enjoying herself and for a moment, smiles.  Lara looks over at Alice and for a moment, seems hopeful.  She then sees Dana’s smile fade as she looks off, causing Lara’s hope to fade as well.  Carmen looks on from the booth.  She sees the hope fade.  Carmen looks over to see Mark recording with his camera as Lola dances the night away.  For a moment, Mark’s head tilts slightly.

Mark ”Interesting.”

Carmen looks over to see Alice momentarily ignoring her other friends, looking only at Lara stroke Dana’s hair with her left hand.

Vulva Las Vegas has been a success and despite Billie’s eccentricities, Kit feels a little better about him taking care of the night scene at The Planet in Marina and Francesca’s absence.