Carmen closed her laptop and put her arms on the table. “Right now, I really don’t want anyone to be judging me about my answer. I didn’t know what to do, I-hi baby.” Jenny looked behind her and saw Olivia.

“Hi Olivia.”

Olivia put a smile on her face. “Hi Jennifer, it’s go to see you again.”

Jenny got out of the seat and pushed it forward. “I’ll talk to you later Carmen.” Jenny grabbed her purse and walked away from the table.

Olivia sighed and took a seat. “I’m sorry I’m late, work was murder. So how’s the article holding up?”

Carmen looked away and wrapped her hands together. “Good I guess.”

Olivia looked at Carmen and touched her arm. “Is everything okay?”

Carmen smiled softly and nodded her head. “Yeah, I’m fine. Lets order something.”

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            Shane put her jacket back on and made another appointment with the receptionist. She walked away from the window and headed for the door. She heard heels stepping behind her, and she stopped. She turned around and saw Elise walking closer to her.

“HiUmm, you forgot these.” She handed Shane her sunglasses.

“Thanks.” Shane turned around and walked away.

Elisa began to catch up with Shane. “I know you probably think I’m weird for trying to make a conversation.” She laughed softly. “I’m Elise.”

Shane stopped and looked at her. “Shane,” she stuck out her hand. Elise grabbed it and shook it. “Nice to meet you Elise.”

She smiled and let go of Shane’s hand. “Nice to meet you too. Trying to get clean?”

Shane sighed and put her hands in her pant pockets. “Yeah, I’m tired of living in *****.”

“I know how you feel, I was just like you. But I changed my life around for the best.” Shane nodded her head in agreement. “So do you need a ride Shane?”

“Umm, sure. I guess.” They walked out of the clinic, and Shane followed Elise to her car. Elisa unlocked the doors to her car, and they got in. Shane closed her door and slouched in the seat.

Elise put the key in the ignition. “So where to?”

“Normandy and Main.”

“Alright, Normandy and Main we go.” Elise put the car in drive and pulled out of the parking lot. Shane stayed quiet the entire time on the way back to her old house. She had Jenny pack up her belongings and moved back home. She was ready to be back in her old bed. She wanted to get away from the old neighborhood, away from Jay. Shane did so much thinking that Elise was on her block.

“So which house?”

Shane sat up and pointed. “It’s that one.” Elise pulled up to the curb in front of the house.

Shane grabbed on the handle and pulled. “Thanks for the ride home. I appreciate it.”

“No problem, I guess I’ll see you around.”

“Yeah,” Shane got out of the car. “Bye.”

“See ya.” Shane closed the door and walked up to the door of her house. She smiled when she noticed the door was unlocked. She stepped in and closed the door. She smiled when she saw Mark sitting on the couch. Mark smiled and got off the couch. He walked over to Shane and gave her a hug.

“Hey, welcome home.”

Shane embraced him. “It’s good to be home.”