Here I amsitting in my kitchenstill feeling the pull of my bedI need coffee. Ill wake up Tinamaybe shell go get some coffee for me. I cant move. How did I even make it out here to the kitchen?

Good morning, I heat Tinas voice. Shes waaayyyy too perky.

Morning, I say. Its all I can muster.

You look like you could use some coffee. Did you just get up? I dont know. How long have I been sitting here. I glance at the clock to see the time.

No, I answer her. Ive been up for a half hour.

Let me make some coffee. Did she just laugh at me? Do I really look that pitiful? Then I need to talk to you.

Theres no coffee I inform her. What could she possibly want to talk about this early in the morning? and didnt we talk enough last night? Did I do something else?

No, Al, you didnt do anything wrong. Then what does she want to talk about. I just need to talk to you about Bette. Bette? What about Bette?

What about Bette?

Im thinking of seeing her today, she tells me. After a brief pause, leaving me in suspense, she says, Why dont we go to the Planet? I havent been there all week and you need coffee. I DO need coffee, but I dont think I can deal with this situation by myself anymore. I need help from Shane and Danaoh sweet, beautiful Dana.

Okay. Ill just call Shane and Dana I just hope I can reach Shanetheres only one thing I have to avoid more than this situation.and thats being alone with Dana. I rise from the table and walk to the phone. I dial Shanes apartment, hoping her roommates have at least heard from her. Its ringing.

Hello, I hear a groggy voice.

Hi. Is Shane there?

Yeah, hold on. She IS there. Shane you better have a damn good explanation for being out of touch all week.

Hello, Shane! Its so good to hear your voiceI need soooo much help right now.