ALICE:  Heyyoure awake!  she laughed as she walked over to the bed and slumped in the chair.  She put a cup of coffee down and smiled gently at her as she instinctively wrapped her hands in Shanes.  I needed the caffeine!  Know what Im saying?       

Shanes mouthed dropped open, and she felt as if she was in shock.  What the fuckshes still herelooking after me.  Shane glanced at her and squeezed Alices hand, just to see if it was real.

ALICE:  You are awake rightI mean your eyes are openyour mouth is openand your body is noticeably blushing!  Alice laughed at the dumbfounded look Shane had.

SHANE:  urmsorryIm justnot quite fully awake yet  she lied.  Her throat felt better, and her voice was more recognizable to her self.  Actually in general she felt a little betterI mean she was aching, but it wasnt too painful.  She wanted to talk to Alice anyhow, the woman mystified her, and she didnt even really know how to start.  She watched as Alice took a sip of her coffee, and she grinned at her.  Thank youfor being here with meand staying

ALICE:  No big dealsides youre cute when youre sleeping!  Alice couldnt help but hit on ShaneI mean look at her.  She chuckled to let her know she was joking.  How are you feelingthirstyhungryin any pain?

SHANE:  NO!  she said abruptly, she was not dry heaving again.  She saw Alice grin, and assumed Tina told her what happened.  The woman was sorta laughing at her pain, but Shane didnt mind it just seemed to fit that Alice would be that way.  She told ya…huh?  Alice nodded and laughed again. 

ALICE:  Im sorryits just your response and facial expression was hilarious!  She saw Shane grin at this, and Alice was glad that they seemed to get along so well, because she had to ask Shane something, and she needed her to be comfortable with her.  ShaneAlices face grew serious listen do you need me to call anyone for youfamilyfriend  She watched Shanes grin fall, as she shook her head no.  Okayurmthe doctors are going to release you the day after tomorrow, and I want you to come stay with me  Alice smiled and squeezed Shanes hand tenderly.  I have a spare bed in my apartment, and the doctors say youre going to need regular check ups and some physical therapy after the casts come offI would love it if you let me help you.  Alice failed to mention that the spare bed was actually a pull out couch, but she just desperately wanted to help Shane.