Shane, Carmen, and Mark’s apartment.

The apartment is a lot nicer than it once was.  Better furniture for the living room with life having improved financially for the three living there.  Shane is still able to make hair appointments.  Carmen is still able to deejay.  Mark has his money from the various projects and the upcoming documentary.  For now, it is relaxation for Mark as he sits across from Carmen, who lies on the couch in her dress.

Mark ”You know…I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen you so…”

Carmen ”What?  Girly?”

Mark ”I was gonna say, ’fem,” but I think girly works better.  Especially with the stockings.”

Carmen ”It’s a special occasion.  Shane!  Shane, come out.”

Shane emerges from the bedroom, looking less than thrilled about being in the dress picked out for her.  She still has on socks and sneakers.  Mark tries to hold in his laughter.

Carmen ”Oh my God, you look like you’re five!”

Carmen laughs a little as Shane just stands there.

Mark ”Shane…you look different.  Very different.”

Shane ”I feel like a pinata.”

Carmen ”You’re too small to be a pinata, but how about the top of a tranny wedding cake?”

Shane ”You’re not helping me.”

Carmen rushes up from the couch.

Carmen ”I’m sorry, I’m sorry, baby.  That wasn’t funny, was it?”

Mark ”I think the shoes really complete the attire.  I think the Women’s Basketball League or W.N.B.A. should adopt this model.”

Shane ”Fuck you, Mark.”

Mark laughs as Shane shakes her head and Carmen looks down, still grinning.

Carmen ”Shane…you can’t wear those shoes.  You have to change them.  Stay here, I’m getting you some cha-cha heels.”

At Bette and Tina’s, Angelica’s party goes on with Alice and Helena.  A recent acquaintance, Angus plays the guitar with Alice and baby Angelica getting to blow out the candles.

Meanwhile, Shane finds herself in the uncomfortable position of dancing with a male at the quinceanera.  His name is Luis and he is relevant only for this moment before Carmen cuts in.

At Bette and Tina’s, Angus is hired as the new babysitter.  At Dana’s, Lara and Dana spend time in the bathtub together with Dana having neglected to see Dr. Grubman.  God only knows.

Shane, Carmen, and Mark’s apartment.

Shane and Carmen have returned from their party with Mark and Lola ready to depart.  Carmen is still in her dress while Shane has quickly changed out of hers.  As Shane and Carmen make out, there are no interruptions.  There is only D’Angelo’s cover of ”Feel Like Makin’ Love” as the couple proceed to do just that.

Lola’s apartment.

Gomey and Trish are elsewhere.  The place is Lola and Mark’s for the evening.  Cuddled together on the couch, they take in the evening.  Lola can sense that Mark’s mind is elsewhere.

Lola ”Okay, Mark.  Share it with me.”

Mark ”Share what?”

Lola ”What’s on your mind?”

Mark ”At that Vulva Las Vegas thing…”

Lola ”Yeah?”

Mark ”I coulda swore I saw something.”

Lola ”Was it something I did?”

Mark ”What, other than dancing with a sexy drag king?”

Lola ”Her name’s Dax and she’s a friend of mine.  She’s really cool.  What did you see?  Or think you saw?”

Mark ”Lola…I think there’s something mysterious about these friends of mine.  I mean the documentary’s already done, but…I just feel like what I got barely scratches the surface of what’s really there with those girls.  Like…okay, there are these girls who have been together since I’ve known them.  They’ve been friends with this other girl.  But lately this other girl hasn’t been around them.  And all they do is spend the night looking at each other.  They never say a word…they just look.  Little glances from time to time.”

Lola ”And?”

Mark ”It’s…interesting.  I feel like there’s something deeper there.”

Lola ”You always feel like there’s something deeper there.  Especially with girls.”

Mark ”That’s fine.  Maybe I’m wrong, but…I got a feeling I’m not.”

Lola ”Why’s that?”

Mark ”Because one of my friends was also looking at this whole thing unfold.  It’s all in the eyes, Lola.  It’s all in the eyes.”