Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been…Just Friends Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been…Just Friends ?
Episode 7: Birthday Girl
PLANET
The girls are sitting inside the Planet.
Shane: "So, Alice, what do you wanna do on your birthday?"
Alice: "I don't know yet. Maybe I'll just have a quiet night. Order in and watch a movie."
Shane: "Really?"
Alice: "Yeah, why not."
Alice looks at her watch.
Alice: "Oh, I gotta get back to work. See you later."
All: "Bye."
Dana watches Alice leaving, then turns back to the girls.
Dana: "Okay, so about the party."
Tina: "What party?"
Dana: "Al's birthday party."
Bette: "She just said she wants a quiet night."
Dana: "Oh, she doesn't know what she really wants."
Shane: "Amen to that."
Tina: "Are you sure she wants a party?"
Dana: "I know her. When she says she wants a quiet night, what she really wants is a party."
Tina: "If you say so."
Dana: "Yeah…So, let's make plans."
Later
Shane: "I think we got everything planned now."
Bette: "Yeah."
Tina: "And you're sure that's what she wants?"
Dana: "Yes."
Tina: "Okay."
Dana: "Oh, that's gonna be so great. Al's gonna love it. And remember not a word to her."
Bette: "Not a word."
Tina: "Lips are sealed."
Dana looks at Shane.
Shane: "Oh, come on. Who can keep a secret better than me."
A Few Days Later
ALICE & DANA'S APARTMENT
It's the morning of Alice's birthday. Dana is in the kitchen, finishing preparing breakfast. She puts everything on a tray and walks to Alice's bedroom. She knocks, then enters. Alice looks out from under her blanket.
Alice: "Morning."
Dana: "Good morning, birthday girl."
Dana puts the tray on the nightstand.
Dana: "Happy Birthday."
Alice sits up. Dana hugs her.
Alice: "You're not gonna sing now are you?"
Dana: "No."
Alice: "Thanks."
Dana: "But I made you breakfast."
Alice: "Aw. That's sweet."
Dana places the tray on Alice's lap.
Dana: "I thought I might do something nice on your birthday."
Alice: "My birthday should be every day."
Dana: "Don't overdo it."
They smile at each other.
Dana: "Okay, I gotta go to work now. You just stay here and enjoy your breakfast and the rest of the morning."
Dana kisses Alice on the forehead.
Alice: "Thanks."
Dana: "Anytime…See you later."
Alice: "Yep."
Dana leaves. Alice looks at the tray. She smiles and starts eating.
Later
Alice is going through her mail as Dana returns home.
Dana: "Hey."
Alice: "Hey."
Dana: "How's my little birthday girl?"
Alice: "I'm good. Just checking my mail. How was your day?"
Dana: "Fine. So, are you ready?"
Alice: "For what?"
Dana: "Ready to go out."
Alice: "I thought we were gonna stay in."
Dana: "I know. But come on, let's go out for drinks."
Alice: "I don't know."
Dana: "Come on. It's your birthday."
Alice: "Okay, if that's what you wanna do for my birthday."
Dana: "Goody."
A few moments later Dana and Alice head out, down the stairs and out of the front door.
Dana: "Damn."
Alice: "What?"
Dana: "I forgot my purse…You wait here and I'll be right back."
Alice: "Alright. Hurry…"
Dana walks inside.
Alice: "…I'm not gonna get any younger."
Dana walks up the stairs, along the hallway and inside the apartment. She picks up the phone.
Dana: "Hi, it's me…Yeah, we're on our way…Okay."
Dana hangs up. She gets her purse and walks out again.
OUTSIDE
Dana comes out of the building.
Dana: "Okay. Ready?"
Alice: "Sure."
Dana: "Let's go."
Alice and Dana make their way to the Planet.
A While Later
OUTSIDE THE PLANET
Alice and Dana arrive.
Alice: "It looks closed."
Dana: "Let's see."
Dana reaches for the door handle and opens the door. They walk in. Dana switches on the light.
"Surprise!"
Alice looks at the people inside. Visibly surprised. The people start singing 'Happy Birthday." Alice looks at Dana.
Alice: "You. You did this."
Dana: "I did."
After they finished singing, one after one comes up to Alice, congratulating her, hugging her.
Shane: "Happy birthday."
Shane hugs Alice, then hands her a gift. Alice unwraps it.
Alice: "A gift certificate for a massage."
Shane: "You're gonna like the masseuse. She's really good."
Alice: "I see. Thanks, Shane."
Bette and Tina hug Alice and congratulate her. They hand her their gift.
Alice: "It's not an annual ticket for the CAC again, is it?"
Bette: "No."
Alice unwraps the gift.
Alice: "The complete Marilyn Monroe dvd collection. Thank you."
Bette: "You're welcome."
Alice: "And a gift certificate."
Tina: "Yeah, you've been complaining about that chair on your desk. And we didn't know which one you'd like. So we thought we give you this and you can choose on your own."
Alice: "Thanks."
Bette and Tina smile at Alice.
Dana: "Now open mine."
Alice: "I thought the party was your gift."
Dana: "You don't want it then?"
Alice: "Give it to me."
Dana hands Alice the gift. She unwraps it.
Alice: "Aw. Free to be you and me."
Dana: "I know that's your favorite from your childhood."
Alice: "You remember that."
Dana: "Of course I do."
Alice: "I've been looking for that everywhere."
Dana: "I know. Happy birthday."
Alice: "Thank you."
They hug. Alice kisses Dana on the cheek. They smile at each other.
Later
The party is in full swing. People are drinking, dancing, laughing. Everyone is having a good time.
Bette, Tina, Alice and Dana are sitting at a table.
Alice: "So, you all knew about this?"
They nod.
Alice: "I can't believe none of you said it word."
Tina: "We were sworn to secrecy."
Alice: "I see."
Dana: "So, you like it?"
Alice: "I do. Thank you."
Dana: "You're very welcome."
Bette: "Another round?"
All: "Yeah."
Bette: "Okay."
Dana: "I'm gonna help you."
Bette and Dana walk to the counter.
Tina: "I'll be right back."
Alice: "Okay."
Tina heads for the bathroom.
Shane walks up to the table and sits down.
Shane: "Great party, huh?"
Alice: "Yeah."
Shane: "So, you're glad you decided to come here."
Alice: "Absolutely…Dana really did something here."
Shane: "She's a good friend."
Alice: "She is."
Alice looks at Dana. Dana turns around and waves at Alice. She waves back. She smiles.
Alice: "She is."
A moment later Tina returns from the bathroom.
Tina: "Shane. No one around here for you?"
Shane: "Plenty. But it's Alice's birthday. So she should choose first before I make my move."
They laugh.
Alice: "That's very generous."
Shane: "Yeah, well."
Dana and Bette return. Everyone takes their drink. Dana raises her glass.
Dana: "I'd like to make a toast."
Bette: "Let's hear it."
Dana: "Today is a very special day. It's Alice's birthday. And we're all here to celebrate with you."
Alice: "Aw."
Dana: "So, here's to the woman who took me in when I was homeless. The woman who brought Mr. P back. Here's to the best friend one could have."
All: "Aw."
Dana: "To Alice."
The girls raise their glasses.
All: "To Alice."
