The crowd was dancing the night away and Carmen was having a good time behind her desks. The conversation with Shane earlier about Lucia had kind of strained her out. She didn’t know why all these childhood memories kept coming back at her lately. It all seemed so long ago. She did like telling Shane her stories though, because she wanted Shane to know where she came from and who she is. Just as much she wanted to know who Shane really is. Spinning always helped to clear her mind though. Carmen searched for Shane in the crowd. She found her leaning against the bar with Jenny. Carmen saw other girls watching the two of them, wondering whether they were a couple or not. A blonde girl walked past them, obviously checking Shane out. ‘Shane, you fucking stud,’ Carmen thought. But Shane didn’t notice the girl because she’d found Carmen staring at her and she waved at her. Carmen waved back happily and focused on playing music again.

‘Wow, Carmen’s really good huh?’ Dana said, who had just joined them. ‘Yeah,’ Shane said and she couldn’t help but feeling proud. She watched Carmen, who was dancing along with the music behind her turntables. Jenny nudged her between the ribs. ‘Come on, let’s dance!’ Jenny said excited. ‘I’m just going to finish this,’ Shane said as she held up a bottle of beer.  ‘Ok, Dana?’ Jenny asked. Dana nodded and the two walked over to the dance floor. Shane turned around so she faced the bar again and ordered another beer. She made her way to the DJ booth to bring Carmen the drink. ‘Thank you,’ Carmen said smiling as she took the beer from Shane. She leaned in to give Shane a unhurried kiss. Shane tucked her hands in her pockets, not sure if she should leave so Carmen could do her job properly or stay. Carmen noticed Shane’s hesitation and she gestured for Shane to stand next to her. ‘Shane, why do girls always check you out?’ Carmen asked grinning. Shane shrugged and looked at Carmen with a mischievous smile. ‘Okay, I can figure why,’ Carmen said smiling, shaking her head. Shane chuckled and kissed Carmen.

Jenny rested her head on Shane’s shoulder. ‘I don’t feel so good,’ she murmured. Shane chuckled. ‘Jenny you’re drunk. I’m gonna get you home.’ ‘Nooo,’ Jenny resisted but she felt too weak to stop her. ‘Okay, wait right here. Don’t go anywhere,’ Shane told Jenny before she walked over to Carmen. ‘Hey, Jenny’s a little drunk and before she makes an ass out of herself, I’ve got to take her home,’ Shane said. Carmen dropped her headphones down to her neck and glanced over at Jenny who had made her way to the dance floor again. ‘Yeah, I think you should,’ she said grinning. ‘So ehm.. I will come back later to drive you home ok?’ Shane said. Carmen focused her attention back on Shane. ‘Oh no.. don’t go through all that trouble. Just stay with Jenny. I will hitch a ride home,’ Carmen said. ‘Are you sure?’ Shane asked concerned. ‘Yeah baby, it’s no problem really, I’ll ask one of the staff to drive me home,’ Carmen said. ‘Okay..,’ Shane said, still not very sure, ‘just give me a call if you can’t get a ride home okay? I’ll pick you up.’ Carmen nodded and smiled. ‘See you tomorrow babe,’ Carmen said. Shane smiled back. ‘Yeah, I have a day job first but I’ll call you when I’m home okay?’ Shane asked. ‘Okay,’ Carmen answered and she kissed Shane. ‘Good luck with your mom,’ Shane said softly and she gave Carmen another kiss goodbye.