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by Pam Cole Nice introductory scene between Dana and Alice that takes place seven-and-a-half months ago when they broke up. (Are the writers going to start telling us what happened during that hiatus?) Aching performance by Leisha Hailey--haven't we all felt this way at some time? Alice has one line--"I don't think that I can live without you." Dana takes Alice in her arms and kisses her one last time. Then she leaves. We don't get the explanation, but we sure get the drift. Bette and Tina are waking up when Bette moves closer to Tina and puts her arm around her--just an old habit. Then she wakes up and apologizes for touching Tina. Tina says she doesn't mind, but Bette says that obviously she does. She tells Tina to move out of the house while Bette is gone. Bette is going to a Buddhist meditation retreat by herself for ten days. Tina is only concerned about where she would go live if she moved out. They compromise on Tina moving into the guest room until they figure it out. Just like that, with no tears, no yelling, not five minutes of discussion (that we can see anyway), and no breakup sex like season one, they let go of the relationship. Later as Bette is preparing to get into the cab to leave for the airport, she and Tina have a few more words about the end of their relationship. Bette accuses Tina of not loving her and Tina doesn't even try to deny it. Suddenly, the adoption social worker rolls up in her wheelchair and interrupts their discussion. She asks some pointed questions about the status of their relationship. Bette and Tina both try to cover up their problems in front of the social worker and Bette actually kisses (!) Tina goodbye when she leaves. FIRST SEASON 3 KISS! (Is it the last?) After Bette leaves, the social worker tries to convince Tina not to go through with the adoption. Carmen and Shane are asleep in bed when Carmen has a bad dream. Shane wakes her up and Carmen says that she was dreaming that Shane gave Cherie Jaffee the same tattoo that Carmen and Shane share. Even though it is a dream, Carmen gets really angry about it and yells at Shane. She is mad at Shane about this through most of the episode. Finally, Carmen listens as Shane apologizes, again, for her night with Cherie Jaffee, and says that she is sorry that it is causing Carmen to have nightmares. Kit and Angus ride a motorcycle to a music studio where some of Kit's old music pals (Betty band members and musician Nona Hendryx) are coming to help her cut her new album. She is very nervous about it. At the studio, Angus tries to take over the recording session and put Kit more front and center in the music. He ruffles everyone's feathers, including Kit's. Later, they have it out in the sound room (where everyone can hear them) and Angus proposes to Kit in front of everyone. Helena, Dylan, Tina, and Angelica come to the studio to watch the recording session. Helena and Dylan are so hot for each other that they can't keep their hands off of each other. Finally, they leave the session and go to Helena's house, where they have a full on lovemaking session and spend the night together. This scene proves that neither of these hot actresses has a no-nudity clause in her contract. Dana's hair begins to fall out because of the chemotherapy treatments and Alice convinces her to try on several wigs she has bought. All the wigs look stupid so Dana goes to WAX and lets Shane shave her head. Shane and Alice give themselves some pretty funny hairdos to draw attention away from Dana's bald head. Then, Dana, Shane, and Alice go to the studio session too, and show everybody their new hairdos. Max (the transgender formerly known as Moira) and Jenny visit a doctor to find out about gender reassignment surgery, where Max learns that his health insurance won't cover the $7500 cost. Jenny offers to pay for it but Max won't let her. The doctor suggests that they have a fundraising party to raise the money, like other transgenedered people have done. Jenny likes the idea and they decide to do it. The doctor gives Max a kit of some kind that includes items to help her make the transition, including a "Pissin' Passin' Packer," a device that Max wears like a dildo and uses to pee through. Later, Jenny tells Max that she is writing a story about his transition, and Max becomes violent and tries to take Jenny's computer away from her. The fight wakes up Shane (sleeping on the couch in the doghouse) and Carmen. They both come out to see what is going on and Max apologizes, saying that the testosterone is making him more aggressive. A very poignant scene between Dana and Alice, who now takes care of Dana. Alice draws Dana a bath and then leaves the bathroom to give Dana privacy. But Dana can't unhook her own bra and calls Alice back to help her. Dana then reveals the results of her mastectomy to Alice--she wants Alice to see it. Alice is shocked but she takes Dana in her arms and tells her that she is beautiful. Helena takes the whole gang and Dana on her private jet to a women's basketball game in San Jose. Dana is apparently a big fan of the San Jose Lightning team. At the game, Max takes a chance on going into the men's room to use the restroom with his new Pissin' Passin' Packer, which works like a charm. Max bumps into Dana as he comes out of the men's room and he escorts Dana (who is trying to hide from fans) into the game. Dana doesn't want to be recognized by anyone, but as she walks into the game, a spotlight shines on her, and her presence is announced over the loudspeaker and the scoreboard video display. She is uncomfortable and asks Max to get her out of there, but Max convinces her to stay by saying that this more for the gang than for Alice. The episode ends with Kit singing in the studio, Tina sitting alone in
her bedroom, Bette walking and meditating at the retreat, and Dana being
applauded at the basketball game while the gang watches her.
Cynthia Stevenson (social worker)
The Post-Lara Era Part II begins. Tracy Bonham - Whether Your Fall. Plays during the flashback sequence that gives us the answer to the question, "Just how did Alice and Dana break up?" Now we know...and knowing's half the battle. GI JOOOOEEE!!!!! *thumbs up* I think this episode, as a result of this scene provides for fastest time it took for some fans to start bawling, if some of the comments I've read online are any indication. Scarling - Bummer. And we get off to a rocketing start to the present with Angus The Mangus Manny Dude taking Kit for a motorcycle ride. Wow, that Nanny job must pay pretty good. Numchucks - Get In The Van. Aaaand we're at the Wax! Alice arrives with Dana for the life altering shave. The song's not bad. Meanwhile, there's sort of a similarity between this moment and Dana's makeover courtesy of Shane back in Season 1. Note: Amy Ziff rocks the cello, bay-bee! Telepopmusik - Don't Look Back. Helena and Dylan begin makin' with the lovin'. I feel dirty just watching this. Go Betty Go - C'Mon. We arrive at General Motors Place which has apparently been moved from Vancouver to San Jose. DJ Revolution - Neckbreakin'. Maxxxxxxxxx "whips it out" in the bahtroom and violates Rule #1 of the Men's Public Restroom!!!! NEVER LOOK BELOW THE INVISIBLE LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!! Dana and Maxxxxxxx also do some bonding before Dana's surprised to be announced as a special guest at the game. Nona Hendryx, Pam Grier & BETTY - Transformation. Played in various stages throughout the episode, though in the preperation process and then finally played and performed to end the show. What better way to cover a Nona song than to have Nona take part? Some fun stuff this week.
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Creative Consultant ADAM RAPP
SHO.com: Dana meets Dr. Susan Love and looks like she's on the
road to recovery; Carmen comes out to her family; Helena gets slapped
with a law suit; Jenny goes to an F to M transsexual support group to
deal with Max; Bette keeps struggling to find inner peace. TVGuide.com: Dana shows signs of improvement; Carmen takes a big step and comes out to her family; Helena gets sued; Jenny attends a support group for transsexuals to help her deal with Max; Bette struggles to find inner peace. TV.com: As Bette finds herself attracted to a female monk at the Buddhist retreat, Tina goes on a date with a divorced man. Dana, friends again with Alice, is looking forward to a new career, and Jenny seeks the support of other people with transgendered partners. Meanwhile, Carmen tells the truth to her family, and Helena is served with a lawsuit.
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