Part IV

I wake up as the sun is shining through the window and blinds me.  I rub my eyes and look around wondering where I am.  I remember when I feel someone move around.  I look down and it’s Carmen.  I suddenly remember all the events that led to my stay here.  I hear a knock on the door and I answer in a low whisper to not wake Carmen, “Come in.”  “How is she?”  Jenny asks.  “She threw up a couple more times, but I cleaned her up and she’s been knocked out ever since.”  “You two look really cute together.  Just like old tim..”  “Jenny!  Don’t start!”  “Okay!  Okay!  I made some coffee.  Join me in the kitchen.”  “I’ll be there.  Hey Jenny!”   “What’s up Shane?”  “Could you call me a cab please?”  “Yeah, but have at least one cup of coffee with me before you leave.”  “I’ll be rite out.  Just give me a second.”  “Okay, See you in a bit.”  Jenny says as she exits the room closing the door.  Carmen still has a tight grip on me.  I lean down to place a kiss on her forehead.  I think I actually saw a little smile forming.  After 2 minutes I manage to break free of her hold.  Well, I actually had to slip out of my jacket and leave it behind because she wouldn’t loosen the grip.  I walk to the door and open it.  I stop and look back one more time, she smiled for a quick second, but then it went away and she just hugs the pillow next to her.  I open the door slowly to try not and wake her.  I walk to the kitchen to join Jenny.

Jenny:  Here you go!

Shane:  Thanks Jen!  I sooooo need this.  So, you all ready for your flight?

Jenny:  Yeah.  I still got about 3 hours before I gotta leave.

Shane:  You excited?

Jenny:  Yeah!  Scared and a bit nervous, but excited.  Did you get a chance to talk to her?

Shane:  No.  I rather wait until she’s fully sober.  That way we can sit down and talk and any questions she has, I can answer with no distractions.

Jenny:  Yeah.  That’s a good idea.