Carmen got a hold of her emotions and smiled at Shane. Overjoyed she nearly strangled her with a hug and suffocated by a very heated kiss that Shane missed dearly.

Carmen: I’ll go out and get you some food. Don’t move around.

Shane nodded watching Carmen skip out happily. After Carmen left Cezar knocked on the door and came in. He had been waiting to talk to Shane along. He needed her again.

Cezar: I see you’re doing better.

Shane: Yeah, I guess the sleep sped up the healing process.

Cezar: I need to ask a favor from you Shane. When you’re better, I’d hope you accept my proposal.

Shane: Go ahead sir, what is it?

Cezar: Cherrie Jaffe. I need you to get close to her and retrive some information on her computer. I believe she has some of the police files and inside info on the accident that

happened a year ago with Carmen’s mother.

Shane: You think she did it?

Cezar: No, I just want to know what happened. And some other information would be useful too.

Shane: Does Carmen know?

Cezar: I was hoping you’d keep it in between you and me.

Shane: I understand.

Cezar: There’s no rush. Just come to me when you’re feeling up to it.

cezar left the room to let Shane rest. She texted Bette telling her about what had happened. Bette gave her information on Cherrie Jaffe.

Tina: What does Shane need?

Bette: Cezar asked her to take things off of Cherrie Jaffe’s computer.

Tina: What does he want?

Bette: He’s looking into the accident.

Tina: I thought it was an accident. Why is he looking into it now?

Bette: I don’t know.

Shane sat on the bed thinking and reading up the information on her phone. Why would Cezar need to look into this again? SHane had read the report, Mercedes dela Pica Morales was

in a traffic accident and passed away at the scene. The report was very detailed already. Bobby and Tidwell were at the scene of the accident too. Shane asked Bette to also look

into the matter. If something was really out of place, then she would need to find out before Cezar did. Not only to protect herself, but Carmen.

Shane: Wealthy lady. What would Cezar want from her computer?

Carmen: What about my dad?

Shane: Nothing. What did you bring me?

Shane deleted the data Bette had sent.

Carmen: I got you a fruit salad and this is what the chef’s made you.

Carmen brought over a silver plate with a small chocolate cake on it. Shane licked her lips and eyed the fresh strawberries on it.

Shane: Awe, my favorite.

Carmen poked a strawberry with the fork and held it out for Shane. She was just about to bite down on the fresh red fruit when Carmen pulled back.

Shane: Hey!

Carmen smiled innocently. Waving it around under Shane’s nose.

Shane: Give it back. Give it back.

Shane was nearly climbing over Carmen to get the strawberry. Carmen pushed Shane accidentally on her wound. Shane pulled back a little, Carmen nearly jumped off the bed knowing

where she had touched.

Carmen: I’m sorry! Sorry!

Shane: It’s okay, I’m not hurt. Just reflexes. 

She smiled at how worried Carmen was.

Carmen: I know I know. I’ll leave you alone to finish your food.

Shane: You don’t have to leave.

Carmen: What can I do then?

Shane: Well, I always wanted that dance.

Carmen: Shane! It’s 10 o’ clock in the morning!

Shane: What? Can I not dream?

Carmen laughed.

Carmen: Wait for tonight, babe. No one will be home tonight. Just you and me. There’s a party going on at one of the clubs. My dad has to go and so does his little dog, Carlos.

Shane: Well then you stay here and prep me for tonight. And keep an eye on me, so I don’t end up knocked out for another week.

Carmen: You wouldn’t dare.

Shane raised a mischevious eyebrow. She wouldn’t want to miss Carmen for another week. Carmen locked the door and walked over to Shane. They stayed lip locked for hours waiting for nightfall. For the darkness to hide them from the world. And for them to slip into a world of their own, where the population was only two.