The gang was crippled, it was like looking though shattered glass. Everyones smiles seemed forced and she was no better. Shane sighed as she observed Tina, Alice, and Dana in front of her. Tinas eyes were still bloodshot from the salty tears that burned her eyes all night. Bette hadnt shown her face in The Planet since Tina found out. Alice and Dana were talking but somehow at the same time not. It was like they were dancing around some fault in the earth, each unwilling to bring up how dangerously close they were to falling. Marina had rarely exited her office, leaving the caf in the hands of her staff, something that never happened prior to the whole Jenny fiasco.

Guess were all fucked.

Slouching further into her chair Shane observed the crowded Planet. So far no sign of Marissa or her lost love. The promise that she would be waiting at The Planet was the only thing keeping her from bolting.

Im just saying that maybe you should wait a little bit, Alice growled in annoyance.

I love her and thats all that matters, Dana spat back.

Shane caste a worried glance at Tina, and was met with Tinas own concerned expression. Alice and Dana hadnt been the same since Dana announced her engagement to Tonya, the star-*****.

Alice yelled, Oh please, youve known the girl for what a month!

Getting up Dana glared at Alice, Just because youre alone doesnt mean the rest of us have to be.

God who the ***** does she think she is? Alice ranted. Ever since she met Tonya shes become this different person.

Honey Im sure its just a phase, Tina placed a comforting hand on Alices shoulder. Once the newness of the relationship wears off, maybe shell rethink her choices.

She better, Alice grumbled. So anyway, Shane whens this mystery girl coming?

Mystery girl? Tina asked sipping her coffee.

Yeah some chick looking for her girlfriend, Shane grinned slightly. Actually I met her after wrestling Gabby off her.

At the mention of her ex, Alices glared at her coffee, Gabby was trying to pick her up? Girl cant be more the 18.