Cause Im in love with you. Dont you see that? Youre the only person I want to be with. Ill die if I dont have you. Shane grabbed Carmens hands. The woman that kissed me was my boss. She has a thing for me, but I told her before that I was already with someone. Why would I ***** up a good thing? I would be stupid to do that. Carmen looked at Shane and looked away.

Did you ***** her? Shane looked bewildered.

What? Carmen looked Shane dead in the eye.

Did you ***** her? Shane didnt say a word and looked down. Carmen let go of Shanes hands and backed away. I cant believe this, but you know what? Im not going to cry, Im stronger than that. I cant do this anymore. Im sorry, but I have to go. Carmen started to walk away from Shane.

Carmen. Shane tried to grab her arm, but she snatched it away. Shane watched Carmen head down the street. Shane punched the door of a building where she was standing. She couldnt feel the pain, she was already in enough from what just happened. She started to head back towards The Planet and got to her jeep.

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            Alice woke up on the floor of the nursery. She slowly sat up and stretched. She stood up and walked over to the crib. Destiny was sleeping peacefully. She smiled at the thought of seeing herself look over at her own child in her/his crib. She walked out of the room quietly and closed the door. She headed towards the kitchen and noticed Tina and Bette, drinking coffee.

Good morning. Bette said.

When did you guys get in?

About midnight, we found you on the floor. We didnt want to bother you, so we let you sleep. Tina said.

Destiny wouldnt let up. She wouldnt stop crying, but I finally got her to after 10. shes a hand full.

Thanks for everything Al. We really do appreciate it. Bette walked over to Alice and handed her a fifty dollar bill. Alice pushed it away.

I cant take this. I did it cause were family. I dont need it. Bette gave it to her anyway.