Shane paced outside on the patio in her bare feet talking on the phone. She smiled as she listened to the person on the end of the line and her features were gentle from the sunlight and love. Her back was to the screen door when Tina walked into the living room searching for her sneakers. She spotted Shane and was just about to yell out to her until she saw that she was in the middle of a conversation. Tina lingered for a moment, casually eavesdropping while pretending to be busy. She overheard Shane talking in such a loving tone. The words that escaped Shanes mouth left Tina in awe of the women just feet from her. Who was this woman? Listening to Shane also made Tina long for someone to speak to her in that same tone with those same words. She missed love and being loved in return.

Dana stepped into the room and called out to Tina. Are you ready?

Tina jumped and motioned for her to be quiet. Shh. Shanes on the phone. She whispered.

Dana looked outside and smiled. Alice then entered the room even louder than Dana had been. At this point, Shane turned around, realizing her friends were close enough to hear her conversation. She talked in a lower voice. Bette witnessed some of the whispering in the living room and laughed. She walked right by the women and headed outside towards Shane. Sneaking up behind Shane, she messed up her hair and made a kissing sound in Shanes free ear. Shane looked at her wide eyed then let out a laugh. She covered the mouth piece and said, Bette, what the ***** are you doing?

Bette flashed her famous smile and said, May I? Shane slowly and hesitantly handed the phone over to Bette.

Is this Fred? Bette asked. I thought so. From what Ive heard theres no one else Shane would be talking to that way. I just wanted to let you know that you have one of the most amazing woman I have ever had the experience of knowing…. yes, this is Bette. You are extremely lucky and somehow youve managed to transform Shane into a woman deeply in love. Good work and keep it up… I hope we can meet someday too. Bye.