Is ***** all you think about? she asked still smiling.

No ***** with YOU is all I think about, Cecilia said with a large smile of her own. This made Marina laugh again and she was surprised at Cecilias ability to make it seem as if everything were normal.

Well thats good to know but I think we need to talk first. Marinas expression had turned serious and Cecilia rose up and took her hands in her own.

What about? she asked her expression now more serious as well.

I didnt go shopping.

You didnt?

No I called Shane and met her to talk about Jessica, Marina admitted looking down at their hands.

Hey Cecilia pulled one hand away and used it to lift Marinas chin and force her to make eye contact. Why didnt you tell me that? she said softly without any anger in her voice.

I didnt want you to worry about me or what I was going to do, Marina said simply.

Marina I trust you! I know you are just as angry and frustrated about this mess as I am. But I also know that, no matter how mad you are, you wouldnt go and do anything stupid. I wouldnt be with you if you were that kind of person, Cecilia said running her thumb along Marinas jaw line.

Where did you come from? Marina asked shaking her head in amazement.

Excuse me? Cecilia asked dumbfounded.

Where did they make a woman as perfect as you are? Marina asked smiling.

Cecilia let out a loud laugh and answered, Im far from perfect woman! I can tell you right now that I wouldnt be in this mess if I were perfect. So lets just say that Im perfect for you and leave it at that. Cecilia pulled Marinas head down in order to place a light kiss on her lips. So what did you and Shane talk about?

Well Marina filled Cecilia in on everything that had transpired. By the time she was done, Cecilia had a big grin on her face.

Talk about perfect! I cant believe everyone came up with thatwell I can believe they thought of it, because you are all intelligent women I just cant believe that everyone would be willing to help me like this, Cecilia said happy that her new friends would go through such an effort on her behalf. And I think that itll work. We can tell Melissa all about it when she comes back. Cecilia got to her feet and pulled Marina up into an embrace. What did I ever do to deserve you? she asked softly looking into Marinas eyes.