Shane’s plane had arrived and as promised Tina was waiting for her at the gate’s terminal. They both smiled at each other uncontrollably, Tina was the first one to open her arms wide for the hug they locked themselves into.

"I missed you so much." Shane said into Tina’s swaying embrace.

"Oh God we missed you too." Tina said as she felt herself getting a little more emotional than she intended. Shane pulled back when she heard the sniffles coming from Tina. She smiled as she wiped the stray tear from Tina’s cheek.

"Where’s Bette?" she asked looking around Tina for the familiar face.

"She had to go to the studio. She really wanted to be here but she needed to get with some artists before they left for their European tour for 4 months. But she should be home by dinner. In the meantime you are going to tell me all about this woman Alice met. You said she’s a cop?"

"Yes. Tasha is a cop and don’t ask me how that happened, beacuse I have no idea." Shane said laughing as she and Tian took off toward the luggage wheel.  

"Why didn’t Carmen come with you? we miss her too."

"She had to go to Mexico for a little while she’s visiting her Great Grandfather and her father’s grave. SO it’s a major family thing." Shane finished and tina noticed the little sad fcae Shane was trying to hide. tina took hold of Shane’s hand as they walked out of the airport. The drive home was pleasant, she truly did miss seeing and hearing from Shane almost on a daily basis. Of course they would come and visit throughout the years but it always seemed like a piece of her always went back with her to L.A.  Although Shane was known for her objectivity and stoicism, she seemed to talk non-stop about everything and everyone back home.

Shane sat down at the kitchen table and Tina placed a plate in front of her full everything that seemed to be Shane’s favorites. "This looks delicious Tina. Thanks. So … tell me how’s work. You just about ready to come home?"