<em>~Mila in the kitchen with the other two desperate housewives~</em><br/><br/>Mila heard the hesitation in Nicci's voice when she started discussing dinner.  Gone was the confident, take-charge woman from a moment before.  She wasn't the only one who was unsure out her role within the group of women, she suddenly realized.  Probably Mari felt the uncertainty too.  She smiled at Nicci, telling her, "We're in this together, but I can tell you it's better if I play a supporting role in the kitchen.  You and Mari can handle menus until I learn enough from you two that I can actually contribute.  I'm happy to chop veggies and stuff, though.  I do make some crazy delicious brownies.  The trick is to add marshmallows to the batter.  They end up very chewy that way."  She'd learned that trick from Blake's mother.<br/><br/>As the girls chattered about David, Mila piped up too.  "I'm more comfortable with him too," she admitted.  "I think for me, it's because he and Bo don't seem to be hostile to one another.   That tension between them had my stomach in knots last night.  I think maybe Vince's leaving was for the best, although he was fun."<br/><br/>Mila frowned when Nicci spoke of her uncertainties about that evening.  Intuitively, she looked at Mari, knowing that these were concerns that all three of them would share.  She stepped away from the counter, striding to where the others stood and kissed Nicci on the cheek.  Holding each woman's hand in her own, Mila squeezed lightly.<br/><br/>"This we need to talk about.  I'm scared about tonight, too.  Last night was the first time I've ever kissed anyone besides my ex.  I'm pretty experienced in a lot of ways, but never with multiple partners.  I know I'm going to be looking for you two to support me through it, and I want to be there in the same way for you."<br/><br/>Her eyes met Nicci's.  "You are sweet and wonderful.  There is no doubt in my mind that the men will adore you."  To Mari, she said, "You too.  They'll admire you at least as much as I already do."  Mari was such a leader, already providing so much support and guidance to Mila. With a wry little laugh, she added, "And me?  Even if they don't adore me, I still have my friendship with you two.  But come on, they're men.  I imagine they'll be quite eager tonight once we show them what we have planned."