“Things were at a stand still between us, she was more focused on her career than anything else” Helena exhaled “we were drifting apart” she admitted.  “Besides, she found out about Tracy and decided that I’m not the type of person she needs in her life right now” she said.

“She lost it over some other chick flirting with you?” Tina was in shock

“More than flirting Tina” Helena admitted with a sly grin

“Oh my god!” Tina eyes grew big “you and Tracy hooked up?” she suddenly felt like Alice “When?”

“The night of the derby after The Planet, I gave her a ride home” Helena blushed with the confession.

“And then some” Tina thought she should really stop hanging out with Alice “Anything serious?”

“No, just having fun” Helena then added “but that’s not why things with Dylan didn’t work out.  No, she had already planned to leave for Thailand way before Tracy and me.  I’m not heartbroken over it.”  She shook her head with a smile over an ended chapter of her life.

“I see” Tina looked down then back up at her friend again “so what’s the problem?”

“Mother’s in town and will be here for the meeting” Helena seemed scared “she never attends these meetings unless there is something important that only she can take of.”

“And you think she’s coming here for you?” Tina asked

“What else could it be, I know she has gotten wind of what’s been going on with Dylan” Helena rolled her eyes “thanks to Aaron who’s been watching my every move like the bald fucking eagle that he is” she added vehemently.  The last part made Tina chuckle.

“Well, I think you need to have faith in your mother.  Look at what you’ve accomplished since being here” Tina didn’t need to point out great business decision making Helena has exemplified thus far “you’ve got a good head on your shoulders Hels, I’m sure she knows this.”

“Thank you, you’re a great friend” Helena smiled at her friend appreciating the words of praise.

“That’s what I’m here for, now can we get back to these scripts before the meeting?” Tina picked up the forgotten stack.