SHANE:  urm she felt vulnerable and naked, she had never needed help before, and it gave her the weirdest feeling to trust someone to not hurt her or toss her on the street at the quickest opportunity.  Her eyes fell to the bed, and she felt Alice squeeze her hand again.  urm  God why did this woman give her so much comfort.  How could she turn away such a warm and seemingly genuine invitation for help to go back to her desolate life in her current physical stage.  I dont have any moneyor nothing  she kept her head down, careful not to look at Alice.

ALICE:  Sokaywhen you get well enough I can give you some chores around the house, for food and stuff.  The room is empty, so its not like its costing me anymore in rent.  Besidesif you recallI hit you with my car.  Now it was Alices turn to drop her eyes.

Shane looked up at her, she had felt the whole mood in the room change at Alices admission.  She felt sorry for making Alice feel so bad; she pulled Alices hand to her mouth and gently kissed it. 

SHANE:  Dont look so sadit was an accidentand Im really not mad at youIf it makes you feel better, than I forgive youand you dont owe me anythingyou have already given me more than anyone.  Shane was shocked at her own honesty, she quickly averted her eyes as she felt her body blush.  If Alice noticed, she didnt say anything, she just reached out and gently hugged Shane.

ALICE:  Ive wanted to do that since I found you  it was Alices turn to be honest, and she took it in stride, as natural as rain.  She let Shane go, and quickly began to tell her about her day.  She rushed her words, never waiting for Shanes response. 

Shane just laid back and listened to Alice talk about her annoying editor.  It felt soothing hearing the voice drone in her ear, like a lullabyon repeatendlessly going on and ongently soothing her to her first real restful drug free sleep.