i need clarification on the shoe issue. first of all-- you know you've got the only perfect pair of black dress shoes in l.a. so was that a definite, irrevocable, "no way" or t just a rather not at this time, "no way"? what's up? ray's got a nice butt. really tight he's a keeper. but i told you about his mom, she's another story. i used to waitress at her country club, and with her, it's all about what private school you went to and who you know. you still up for that promotion? that would help. stephanie looks longingly to. are you reading self help books again? the kitten peers out through stephanie's partially opened desk drawer. hello there! ellen reaches for the kitty but stephanie waves her off. what about the shoes? sure. if i can take the shoes. just don't expect me to take care of it. this catches mr. jack's attention. he turns to the ladies, wondering what they're talking about. stephanie takes ellen's hand and vigorously shakes it goodbye. okay. then i'll see you later. i mean--- whenever the next time i'm in the bank. you know-- for a loan. let's hope the landlord thinks so. she sets down,the kitten and picks up her overnight bag. 0 do i look great? be honest. yeah. and if she calls, tell her not to go bi-polar on me, i'll'get it back to her by tomorrow. or the next day. bye! ellen exits. stephanie places butter into a mixer for the cake frosting. through the kitchen window we can see ellen walking down the path, toward the street. she steps through the iron gate, latching it closed behind her. t didn't you hear me calling? i was looking all over for you. are you power eating clark bars again? 'cause there's about ten thousand wrappers all over the-- oh my god, is that blood?1 stephanie glances guiltily to the corner of the garden. but no blood shows. right there, on your sleeve. stephanie glances at the red spot on her sleeve. look, steph, we're friends so if something's wrong. go with the short skirt. uh uh. that one's saying "i'm trying to impress you with my conservative taste." tell me again. the exact words he used. oh my god, you are so engaged! ellen's smile fades. she shakes her head despondently. t i just know that rob's never going to ask me. oh, i'd never marry a guy like that. but i'd still like him to ask me. i need to talk to you. no, i don't. but steph i-- steph, we need to talk about the cat. stephanie. i was in the back yard and i saw where the ground was dug up. i started digging and. you buried that little kitty in our backyard. what happened? i found the bloody knife in the bushes. steph? i'm going to tell you this as your friend. there is something seriously wrong with you. stephanie looks up from,her frantic panting. i'm moving out. i can't live like this.