Shane ”Alright, man.  We’ll be over there at five.”

Mark exits.  Carmen is looking through a list of classical music to add to Dana’s playlist.  Shane kisses Carmen on top of her head.  Carmen looks up and smiles.  They are still getting through their tension.

Shane ”I didn’t know you were into classical music.”

Carmen smiles as Shane makes her way to the couch from the dining table where Carmen is.  Shane is curious as to what else there is about Carmen she does not know.  It starts off innocently enough with Carmen mentioning that she shot a gun once, to which Shane confirms having done the same.  Carmen’s smile fades.

Carmen ”I cheated on you.”

Shane pauses.  The moment had apparently occurred as a response to Shane’s tryst with Cherie.

1:57 PM.

While Carmen and Shane engage in an uneasy silence towards one another, Mark in his S.U.V., on his way to pick up Lola.  Being in the hospital for any reason makes him nervous.  Knowing that he is on his way to see Dana, under these conditions makes him feel worse.

1:58 PM.

Helena was set up.  She should have seen it coming.  She finds herself going from a promising relationship with Dylan to a sexual harassment suit against her.  Considering the nature of Helena’s departure from New York City and what had appeared to be an improvement for her life quality overall with the friendships she has attained in West Hollywood, this moment is a major setback for her.

Back at the hospital.

Dana’s parents are due to return sometime.  A nurse is there, ready to clean her.  Alice looks on as Lara helps the nurse with Dana.  The nurse encourages them to go out and get some air.  Lara is not initially receptive to this.

Alice ”It’s okay, Lara.  I’ll be here.”

Alice looks to the nurse.

Alice ”And I can go out and get some air, after you come back, so it’s cool.”

The nurse smiles.

Lara ”…Okay.”

The nurse exits the room.  Alice helps Lara with Dana now.

Alice ”Hey, Dane.  Lara’s gonna go for a quick walk…make sure everyone’s in line so they can take care of ya.  You gonna be okay?”

Lara ”I won’t be gone long, baby.  I’ll be coming right back.”