Tina woke up from a flash that hit her in the face. She woke up and sat up on her elbows. She looked up and saw Garrett smiling with a camera in his hand. He laughed softly and put the object behind his back.

“What are you doing Mr. Garrett Smith?”

“I thought I take a picture of you while you sleep.” Tina smiled at his sad look. “I hope you’re not mad at me.”

“I’m not mad at all; it just took me by surprise.”  Tina gestured him to come here. He walked over to the bed and crawled towards her. “Give me a kiss.” He smiled and kissed her softly. “Mmm, another one.” He laughed and gave her one more.

“Satisfy?”

“Very, thank you.” He kissed again and pushed her back onto the bed. She smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck. He pulled away and looked at her. She pushed his hair out of his face. “I want to thank you.”

“For what?”

“For showing me how to love again.” Garrett looked at her.  “I’m being serious; I haven’t been in love for a while.”

“I’m glad that I did that for you.” She smiled and pulled him into another kiss.

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            Shane pulled back up in front of her house after her night with Cherie. She took a deep breath and scratched her head. She got out and walked around the house to Mark’s studio. She knocked on the door and waited for an answer. She saw Mark get up and come to the door. He opened it and stood in the doorway.

“Hey.”

“Hey,” Shane looked away and then back at Mark. “How she is?”

“She’s resting right now. The baby’s fine, she was just having early contractions.”

“Well that’s good to hear. I let you get back to sleep.”

“Alright.” Shane walked away from the door and walked up to the back door. She unlocked and walked in quietly. She closed the door and walked down the hallway. She walked into her bedroom, but didn’t see Carmen. She sighed as she took off her jacket. She slid out of her shoes and started to get undress. The door opened, and she looked back. Carmen was standing in the doorway. Shane looked away and moved her hands away from her jeans.