I was, I mean I am. I just came down to visit you guys.

Why didnt you tell me Alex was in town? Alice asked Shane with a jab to her side.

She told me to keep it a secret. Shane replied and then turned back to Alex, How was your stay last night?

Pretty good, beds still lumpy though, Alex laughed, So who were you with?

Shane smiled, None of your ***** business. They both laughed. So whos this?

This is my girlfriend from Newport, Marissa Cooper. Alex said to her old friends, Marissa, this is Shane and Alice. Two of the coolest people you will ever meet. Shane and Alice blushed at her remark. Well other than me.

Its nice to meet you, said Marissa as she shook the hands of Alice and Shane.

So what do you do in Newport? asked Alice.

Im in high school.

Youre kidding? exclaimed Alice.

No, why?

No reason, you just looked older, replied Alice quickly. She took sip of her coffee, This reminds me of how I first met Alex, she thought.

Shane noticed a sly smile forming on Alices lips. I know that look. What is it Al? she asked.

Nothing.

Bullshit! Shane quickly picked up on what it was that was on Alices mind. This reminds you of the first time you met Alex.

No it doesnt.

Yes it does Al, replied Alex.

What happened? asked Marissa, feeling totally out of the loop. All of the ladies knew something and it was bothering the usually-in-the-loop girl. She looked around at the faces of the three women sitting in front of her, all of them hiding something from her. What could it be? she asked herself.

Suddenly there was a loud screech from behind her. Marissa Cooper! screamed the voice of a woman. Alice and Shane groaned at the same time when they saw who it was. Marissa turned to look at the woman standing behind her, Tonya, with a quite sweaty Dana on her arm.

Oh my god! Marissa Cooper! Honey! Tonya screamed as she enveloped Marissa in a hug, What in gods name are you doing here?

I, um a startled Marissa stuttered as she looked at everyone around her, all with quite confused looks on their faces, The better question is what are you doing here?

Honey, didnt your mother tell you? Tonya said as she pulled up two chairs for her and Dana to sit next to Marissa, I work here now.

Doing what?

Im managing my fiance. Tonya turned to Dana, Honey I want you to meet Marissa Cooper. Her mom and I worked together on the Newport Group project. Marissa, this is my fiance and professional tennis player, Dana Fairbanks.

Dana and Marissa shook hands. The woman sitting next to Marissa caught Danas eye. Alex!

Hey Dana! Alex and stood to hug Dana.

Who is this? Tonya asked.

This is Alex Kelly, an old friend, replied Dana, What are you doing back in LA?

Uh, introducing my girlfriend, Marissa, to everyone.

Marissa! Youre *****? screeched Tonya.

Uh, yeah. Didnt my mom tell you? Everyone knows. I was outed at the Newport Group party.

Wow. Well welcome. Tonya turned to back to the group. So what was everyone talking about?

Alice was going to tell about the first time she met Alex, said Marissa, hoping to find out about more about her usually secretive girlfriend.

Right. Of course I was. Alice replied nervously. How was she going to break the news to the sweet looking girl in front of her?