You should never think the worse, just be happy that shes alive.

Shane took a drag of her cigarette. I cant Carmen, I always thought that my mother would be dead. She almost died in front of me when I was 6. I hated seeing her lying there on the floor with the needle still in her arm. Shanes eyes began to water. She sniffed and wiped her tears away. Do you know what that does to a child?

I wouldnt know, but I know that it hurts you that your mother would do that to you. She abandoned you at the age of 9. But look at how you turned out, youre one of the hottest hairdressers of LA, you have your own home, and you have hottest Latina DJ at your side. Your life couldnt get any better.

Carmen, I know youre trying to make me feel better, but I cant help to feel upset. I love my mother so much til my bones ache, but I feel like she never did anything for me. Shane took another drag of her cigarette. Carmen took the cigarette from Shanes fingers and put it in the ashtray. She cupped Shanes face in her hands.

Shane, I know that what your mother did was wrong. You got to remember that you survived your pain and suffering. I know you still harboring the past, but you got to let it go babe. Forgive your mother and let it go. I know you can do it. Shane dropped her head and broke down in tears. Carmen wrapped her arms around Shane and cradled her. Shane wrapped her arms Carmen and held her tight. I love you babe, you have to let go. Shane cried in Carmens arms as her mother watched. Carmen stroked Shanes hair and looked away. She saw Meredith standing there, and Meredith walked away.

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            Tina took a drink of her wine and licked her lips. Garrett dropped his fork on his plate and looked at Tina.

I really want you to know that Im truly sorry about me not being fully honest. I know it was wrong, and I wish that I did anything and everything in my power to start over with you and tell you in the beginning. I dont want to lose you Tina, I really adore you, and I feel like Im falling for you, he reached over and grabbed her hand. I dont know how you feel about me, but I hope its the same. I really want everything to be right between us. So could you please forgive me? he rubbed her hand gently as she sighed.