“Hi.”

“Hey Bette,” Bette moved out of the way and let Helena in.

“We’re all in the den—they’re practicing.” She closed the door, and they walked towards the den. Helena smiled and said hi to everyone. Carmen got up and smiled.

“Hi—I’m Carmen,” Helena smiled and shook her hand.

“I’m Helena. Haven’t I seen you before?”

“Yeah—at Leo’s.”

“All right—we need you all to be quiet now. We’re getting ready to practice.” Helena took a seat next to Bette, and Carmen took a seat next to Dana on the floor. They started to play the music, and Alice began to sing.

I hope the ring you gave to her turns her finger green
I hope when your in bed with her, you think of me
I would never wish bad things, but I don’t wish you well
Could you tell, by the flames that burned your words

I never read your letter
‘Cos I knew what you’d say
Give me that Sunday school answer
Try and make it all ok

[Chorus]
Does it hurt to know I’ll never be there
Bet it sucks, seeing my face everywhere
It was you, who just ended like you did
I was the last to know you knew
Exactly what you would do
It don’t say, you simply lost your way
She may believe you but I never will
Never again

                Dana got off the floor and walked out of the room. They stopped, and Shane looked at Alice.

“I knew this was a bad idea.” Shane took off her guitar and went after Dana.

“Dana,” Dana continued to walk out of the den.

“Shit,” Alice took off her guitar and went after her friend. Dana almost made it to the door, but Shane grabbed her.

“Please let me go Shane.” She let go of Dana, and Dana sighed heavily.

“What’s wrong?”

“That song—that song remembers me of Tonya. It remembers of what I just went through.” Shane nodded. “I was with her for almost four years, and she decides she wants to ruin all that we had for Leigh Ostin. She was my first girlfriend, and the first girl to break my heart.” Alice walked towards them as she listened to them talk.

“That’s a part of life. You’ll get your heart broken. I had my heart broken before, but everything will get better.”

“Yeah, Shane’s right. Things will get better.” Dana looked up and Shane turned around. “I’m sorry Dana.” Shane began to walk away, and Alice walked towards Dana. “I really am sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you in any way.”

“You didn’t hurt me Al, but the song really hit me.”

“I know—I was an idiot for choosing that song.”

“You’re not an idiot Alice. You just made a little, tinsy, winsy mistake that’s all.”

“I know that I made a mistake, and I’m—,” Dana pressed her lips against Alice’s and wrapped her arm around her waist. Alice moaned softly against Dana’s lips, and Dana pulled away. Alice still had her eyes closed trying to find Dana’s lips.

Dana smiled. “Open your eyes Al.” Alice opened her eyes slowly.

“What was that for?” Dana rested her head on Alice’s.

“I have a crush on you.” She bit her bottom lip. “I guess it was my way of showing it and to shut you up.” Alice laughed softly.

“Are you saying that you like me?”

“Yes,” Dana nodded. “I like you.” She leaned forward and kissed Alice sensually.