“This is going to be good, my very first interview with a ‘big deal’ in the art world and she’s a lesbian” Alice rubbed her hands together in excitement; Bette and Angie return to the table.

“Okay we’ll see you ladies later, say bye-bye to your aunties Angie” Bette said to Angie then the toddler used her tiny hands to blow kisses toward them.

“I taught her that” Alice said proudly as Bette and Angie left.

“Leaving so soon” Dana said as she passed Bette and Angie.

“Yeah, I’ve got to get this one home so her Momma T can call her before bedtime” Bette told her as she stopped to let Dana kiss Angie.

“Kay” Dana waved goodbye before heading toward her friends.  “Hey guys” Dana greeted.

“Hey” Alice replied.

“How’s it going” Shane smiled up at her.  “You’re looking better and better everyday Dane.”

“I’m feeling better and better everyday” Dana sat down next to Shane “Lara comes back next week.”

“Cool” Shane said “She’s cut her trip short cause she misses you.”

“I miss her too” Dana told them “but that’s not why she’s coming back early.”

“Well then what’s going on?”  Alice urged her to continue.

“Oh she’s got this opportunity to finish here in LA at Spago.”  Dana quickly said.

“Wow!”  Alice was impressed “Learning from the best.”

“Now we have an even better reason to go eat there” Shane said excitedly as her order arrived “But this will always be home to me” she winked at the attractive waitress.

Tina paid the cab driver and happily got out of the yellow car and walked toward her home with her carry on in tow.  She opened and expected a welcome party of two, but was sadly disappointed.

“Honey I’m home!”  Tina yelled out but was met with no response.  She found a note on the kitchen counter from Bette.

T,

Welcome home baby, sorry Angie and I aren’t here to properly greet you.  By the time you read this Angie will be at Kit’s and I’ll be at school buried under a pile of paper work.  We’ll see you later.