“I can just see you in a cute little two piece,” Alice teases.

“I can’t picture you in a bathing suit for the life of me,” Carmen adds.

“That’s probably because you will never see me in one,” Shane responds, taking a sip of her coffee.

“It’s clothes or nothing with you,” Tina laughs.

“Exactly,” Shane winks with a smile. “How’d the bed shopping go?” she asks, leaning back into her chair.

“Good,” Carmen says excitedly. “We found this amazing bed. I’m in love!”

“Ok, you guys,” Alice cuts in, leaning forward. “This bed, I swear, was made in heaven. No joke, it is unbelievable!”

“Really?” Shane says, the hint of mischief seeping through her words.

“Actually, I was wondering if you could help me set it up?” Carmen asks her.

Shane smiles at the thoughts that are provoked in her mind. “I have to get back to Wax, but I’m off at 3, so how about then?” Carmen nods approvingly. “Don’t start without me.”

“Well I’m not sure,” Carmen teases. “If you take too long, I may just have to start by myself.”

“I really wouldn’t want to be the one who walked in on that,” Alice interrupts. The group laughs as Carmen’s cheeks turn pink and she shoves Alice.

“Don’t make me drop you on your ass again,” Carmen playfully warns her.

“Again?” Tina catches.

“Yeah,” Alice says, eyes wide. “Can you believe it? Beating on a cripple fresh out of the hospital…” she shakes her head disapproving. “Carmen, Carmen, Carmen… what are we going to do with you?”

Shane smirks again and Carmen notices, knowing her dirty thought. “Well, I have to head out,” she says standing. “Someone around here’s gotta work.” She walks past Carmen giving her a quick kiss on her head. “See ya.”

As soon as Shane is out the door, Carmen turns to the group. “Ok you guys, this has been killing me,” Carmen says looking at each of them. “Who the hell is this Kelli chick?”

“I think Shane really should be the one to tell you,” Tina responds before anyone and Alice shakes her head.