Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been…Just Friends Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been…Just Friends ?

Episode 1: Pilot

PLANET

Bette, Tina and Shane are sitting inside the Planet as Alice enters. Alice walks to the counter to get a cup of coffee before joining her friends at their table.

Alice: "Hey guys."

All: "Hey."

Alice: "So, how's it going? What's new?"

Bette: "Nothing much. We were just talking about where we're gonna go this weekend."

Alice: "And?"

Tina: "We haven't come up with anything yet."

Alice: "Not even you, Shane?"

Shane: "No. I got nothing."

Alice: "I have to say I'm a little disappointed. You always know the hot spots around town. Know all about the cool parties."

Shane: "Apparently there's not much going on this weekend. Sorry."

Alice: "I see…Well, then why don't we just meet here for a few drinks. That's fun, right?"

Bette: "Yeah, especially when Tina gets drunk."

Tina: "Hey!"

Alice: "Well, she is right."

Tina: "I know…but still…Hey!"

Shane: "Okay, so drinks at the Planet it is…Hey, Alice, you should bring Mary."

Alice: "She got a girlfriend, you know."

Shane: "Yeah, and she's in New York."

Alice: "Still. She got a girlfriend."

Shane: "I know. I'm just saying the more the merrier."

Alice: "Well, I think she already has plans. As far as I know the Girlfriend is coming to L.A. this weekend. But I'll ask her."

Shane: Okay."

Tina: "Aw, Shane. Don't be sad."

Bette: "Yeah, we'll find you someone else."

Alice: "Like she needs our help there."

Shane: "Funny."

Alice: "Well, it's true, isn't it?"

Shane looks at her watch.

Shane: "Oh, look at that. Time to go."

Shane drinks the rest of her coffee and stands up.

Alice: "Oh, come on Shane. We're just joking around."

Shane: "I know. Gotta go anyway. I'm meeting a client."

Alice: "A client?"

Shane: "Yes."

Alice: "It's 6:30."

Shane: "So?"

Alice: "So, you're actually seeing a client at this time?"

Shane: "Yes."

Alice: "Well, okay. Have fun."

Shane: "Okay…Later guys."

All: "Bye."

Shane leaves.

Alice: "Can you believe that? Work?"

Tina: "I think she is actually going to work."

Alice: "Yeah, right."

Tina: "No. Believe me. I was there when her client made the appointment."

Alice: "Tina. Shane might get busy, but not with work."

Tina: "Alice. Some people still work at this time."

Alice: "Yeah, right."

Alice laughs and takes a sip of her coffee. Bette and Tina look at each other, then at Alice.

Bette: "Alice?"

Alice: "Bette."

Bette: "Aren't you forgetting something?"

Alice: "What?"

Bette: "Well, I hate to break it to you, especially since you don't believe people actually work at this time, but I know someone who's supposed to be at a radio station in 30 minutes."

Alice: "What?"

Bette: "Your radio show. It starts in 30 minutes."

Alice: "What?…Shit…Shit."

Alice puts her cup down, gathers her things and stands up.

Alice: "I don't know how the hell I could forget."

Bette: "Hey, don't look at me."

Alice: "Okay. See you tomorrow. Bye."

Bette/ Tina: "Bye."

Alice hurries out.

Tina: "That was so typical of her."

Bette: "Yep. A classic Alice moment."

Later

KCRW

Alice is sitting in the radio station. It's 8 o'clock and she is about to finish her show.

Alice: "This is Alice Pieszecki. And you were listening to The Chart on KCRW. I wish everyone out there a wonderful night and a great weekend. Bye bye."

As the 'On Air' sign is switched off Alice takes off the headphones. She takes her purse and walks out of the door. As she walks down the hallway Joan, Alice's boss, walks towards her.

Joan: "Alice."

Alice: "Joan. Hi."

Joan: "That was a great show tonight."

Alice: "Thanks. I can't believe I almost forgot."

Joan: "What?"

Alice: "Nevermind."

Joan: "Okay. Well, have a good night."

Alice: "Thanks. You Too."

Later

ALICE'S APARTMENT

Alice is sitting on the couch, watching tv and eating the Chinese food she had brought on her way home.

Alice: "Oh, come on, Pacey. Don't be a fool. She doesn't love you."

Alice's roommate, Mary, walks in.

Alice: "Hey, Mary."

Mary: "Hey."

Mary rushes past Alice and into her bedroom.

Mary (from her bedroom): "How was your day?"

Alice: "It was good. And yours?"

Mary: "Hectic, but good…And the show went well?"

Alice: "I almost forgot that it was today."

Mary: "What? How could you forget?"

Alice: "I have absolutely no idea."

Mary walks out of the bedroom and into the bathroom.

Alice: "So, when is Liz coming?"

Mary: "Her plane lands in less than an hour."

Alice: "Cool. What are you gonna do?"

Mary: "We're gonna get some dinner. Then go back to her hotel. And then, well, we'll see."

Alice: "I see."

Mary comes out of the bathroom.

Mary: "So, how do I look?"

Alice: "You look great."

Mary: "Good."

Alice: "Hey, if you don't know what to do tomorrow evening, me and the girls are meeting at the Planet. So if you want, stop by."

Mary: "We'll think about it."

Alice: "Okay."

Mary: "Alright, I gotta run."

Alice: "Say hi to Liz. And have fun."

Mary: "I will. Thanks."

Alice: "See ya."

Mary: "Bye."

Mary rushes out the door. Alice turns back to her food and the tv. Just seconds later someone knocks at the door.

Alice: "Guess someone else's memory isn't that good either."

Alice gets up and walks to the door.

Alice: "Mary, did you forget your key again?"

Alice opens the door. She froze. Her mouth left open.

Dana: "Surprise!"

Alice: "What the……I mean, how……Hi."

Dana: "Hi."

Alice and Dana hug.

Alice: "Wow…wow……"

Dana: "So, are we gonna stay here all night or…?"

Alice: "Oh, right. Come on in."

Alice and Dana walk inside.

Alice: "God, it's so good to see you."

Dana: "Good to see you too."

Alice: "How are you?"

Dana: "Aside from the fact that I almost got run over by some crazy chick in the hallway, I'm good."

Alice: "Yeah, that was probably my roommate Mary……So, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Portland?"

Dana: "I thought I visit my best friend from high school."

Alice: "That's all?"

Dana: "Is that not enough for you?"

Alice: "It sure is. It's just that I know you and I know that there's more to this."

Dana: "Oh, really?"

Alice: " Uh huh."

Dana: "Interesting."

Alice: "So am I right, or am I right?"

Dana sighs.

Dana: "You're right."

Alice: "So, what happened?"

Dana: "Well, Lara and I broke up."

Alice: "Oh, no. I'm sorry."

Dana: "Yeah, well, don't be. It happened a few weeks ago. Lara wasn't ready for something serious. And it wasn't going anywhere. We both agreed it'd be better this way. So."

Alice: "Oh, okay."

Dana smiles at Alice.

Alice: "So, how long will you stay in L.A.?"

Dana: "Actually, I was thinking about coming back for good."

Alice: "Really?"

Dana: "Yeah. I mean Portland is nice. But L.A. is my home."

Alice hugs Dana.

Alice: "That is so great. I missed you."

Dana: "I missed you too."

Alice and Dana smile at each other.

Alice: "Do you know where you'll stay?"

Dana: "No, not really. I'm just gonna stay at a hotel until I find an apartment."

Alice: "What? No. You can stay here until you find a place."

Dana: "Oh, no. I can't."

Alice: "Sure you can."

Dana: "What about your roommate?"

Alice: "Oh, Mary? I'm sure she won't mind. I mean, she's pretty busy during the week and most of the weekends she isn't here. And after all this is my apartment. So, don't worry."

Dana: "Are you sure?"

Alice: "Yes."

Dana: "Okay."

Next Day

PLANET

Bette and Tina are sitting at their usual table inside the Planet. Shane walks up to them.

Shane: "Hey."

Bette: "Hi."

Tina: "Hey, Shane. You look nice."

Shane: "Thank you."

Tina: "Plans for later?"

Shane: "Well, you never know, right?"

Tina: "Right."

Shane sits down.

Shane: "Alice not here yet?"

Tina: "No, not yet."

Bette: "Look. There she comes."

Alice and Dana enter the Planet. Tina and Shane turn towards the door.

Tina: "Who's the girl with her?"

Shane: "I don't know."

Alice and Dana join the girls.

All: "Hey."

Alice: "Hey…So this Bette. And Tina. And Shane. Everyone this is Dana."

Dana: "Hi. Nice to meet you."

All: "Nice to meet you."

Alice: "Dana, is my best friend from high school."

Bette: "Yeah, we know. You've been telling us all about her."

Dana: "Only the good things I hope."

Shane: "Yeah, only that. She always tells us how great you are. How smart and funny."

Tina: "And how much she misses you."

Bette: "And…"

Alice: "Alright…Where is the alcohol?"

Later

The girls are still sitting at their table. Dana's just excused herself to the bathroom.

Tina: "So, for how long is she staying?"

Alice: "She's moving back here."

Tina: "That's great."

Alice: "Yeah."

Bette: "Does she have an apartment already?"

Alice: "No, not yet. She's staying with me until she finds a place of her own."

Bette: "Really?"

Alice: "Yes, really."

Bette: "Interesting."

Shane: "Really interesting."

Alice: "Oh, come on guys. We're just friends."

Shane: "Yeah, right. Just friends."

Alice: "It's true."

Shane: "Just like the fact that nobody works at 6:30, huh?"

Alice: "Funny."

Alice spots Dana returning from the bathroom.

Alice: "Okay, can we please drop that now?"

Dana sits down. The girls look at her, smiling.

Dana: "Did I miss anything?"

Alice: "No. I think they just had a little too much to drink."

Dana: "Okay."

The girls stayed at the Planet until long after midnight, having a few more drinks, talking, laughing, just having a good time together. And after saying their goodbye's they went their ways.

Later

ALICE'S APARTMENT

Alice: "Okay, so here's your pillow and some blankets."

Dana: "Thanks."

Alice: "You need anything else?"

Dana: "No, I think I'm fine."

Alice: "Good."

Alice gives Dana a peck on the cheek.

Alice: "Have a good night."

Dana: "You too."

Alice smiles at Dana, then heads for her bedroom. Before entering she turns back to Dana.

Alice: "Dana?"

Dana: "Yeah."

Alice: "It's good to have you back."

Dana: "Yeah, it is."

They smile at each other.

Alice: "Good night."

Dana: "Good night."