So lets get to the superficial stuff.  Deans eyebrows wiggled lasciviously at Tina. How hot is she?

Oh god, she said, laughing, Ridiculously hot. I cant even tell you.

Try.

I cant. Tina sighed. Seriously. Just looking at her makes me wanna lose my mind.

Deans eyes widened. Wow. That is hot.

Right? Tina asked, her eyes widening to match his. No one has ever affected me like that.

Dean looked doubtful. No one? What about that girl Erin you dated for a while?  I seem to remember a wanting to rip her clothes off vibe going on back then.

Oh please, Tina said, rolling her eyes. That was during our Ecstasy period, remember? I wanted to rip your clothes off.

Hey! he objected.

Not that youre not sexy, Tina assured. But youre my friend. Wanting to fuck you is not normal for us.

True, Dean said, looking down at his faded cutoff khakis and white t-shirt. I am sexy.

You are. Tina smiled. But Bette redefines sexy, ok? I mean fuckI havent even seen her naked and I cant stop picturing it.

Oh I want to picture it! Dean said, clapping his hands together. You were so wrong not to introduce me.

Tina laughed. I know! We have to get her back here somehow for a visit. Ill get her clothes off this time and then give a full report. She winked at him and he laughed back.

You know, T, planes fly both ways. You and I could go to L.A. for a visit.

Tina looked warily at him. That sounds scary.

What? Seeing her again?

On her turf?

Why not?

I dont know Tina mused over the idea. I definitely want to. I dont know how to make it happen though.

Dean clicked his tongue. Lets see, you buy a plane ticket, drive to the airport

Oh shut up. Im serious.

No, Im serious. Dont make such a big thing out of it. If youre in love with the woman"

Tina spun towards him. Who said I was in love?

Um, I did? Dean frowned.

Dont even go there, dude. I spent 24 hrs with the woman. I dont think its good for my mental health to imagine myself as in love.

Dean returned a condescending look. Imagine or dont imagine, sista, he said, waving a finger at her. Youve got that look about you. And I oughta know cuz Ive never seen it before. On you.

Please, she said dismissively, What are you even talking about?

Tina, youre whipped. Like so bad.

So what? Tina heard her voice grow shrill and she cleared her throat to bring it down an octave. Whatever, Dean. That doesnt make it simple.

His eyes softened as he watched her. She was so transparent. I know it doesnt. But it does mean that you should consider doing something about it. If your mental health is the issue, denial cannot be a good thing.

Tina surveyed him carefully. Youre stoned.

He shrugged. Your point?

I cant get on a plane and fly to L.A. just because I want to see her again.

Oh right, Dean scoffed. Like you cant go up to her room and feel her up through her pants just because shes only around for one night.

Tina laughed. Touch.

Im not trying to get points, Tina.

Since when?"

Ok, I am and I have! I have miles on Northwest.