Carmen walked over and pulled off the one her name was written on.. she smiled running her fingers over Shane’s boyish handwriting..

To Jenny, Carmen looked as if she was in her own world and decided to bring her back into reality "you want some eggs" jenny asked .. she’d been up for an hour and was having writer’s block… and after seeing Carmen’s car in the driveway she decided to cook..

Carmen smiled "i can’t.. I’m late for work but thank you" she said walking to the door

"OK.. hey you DJing tonight" jenny asked walking over to her friend

"no… I’m off tonight.. why" she asked turning around to face he new best friend and ex.

"the gang is going over to Bette’s later to call Shane and then hang out… you wanna come" jenny liked including Carmen in the gangs many outings… she knew what it was like to be new in their world…

"ya thanks ill be there.. bye Jen" she said smiling… she truly liked jenny as a friend and was extremely happy when things didn’t get awkward after the mutual break up…

"OK..bye see ya later" jenny called out after her retreating friends form from the door before closing it and continuing with breakfast…she knew mark would be hungry when he returned and was a bit happier and understanding of his friendship with Shane..

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Once Carmen was alone in her car, she pulled the folded letter out of her pocket and slowly opened it… her smile grew and couldn’t resist laughing at Shane’s handwriting… it truly looked like a 10 year old boys chicken scratch with a few feminine curves here and there… and then she began to read it  

Dear Carm,

Sorry i didn’t wake you.. but i couldn’t you looked so peaceful and didn’t want to disturb you. By the time you get this letter, ill be at the clinic, but i wish i could have stayed at home with you in my arms. I’m not very good with telling people how i feel but last night i meant it when i said I Love you, and so i was wondering if you’d have dinner with me 7 days from now?? Please!! Anyways my number here is 849-0051 call anytime if you want. I have to go but ill see you soon.

LOVE,

Shane M.. xoxo  

"Yes" Carmen exclaimed as she did a little happy dance in her car.. she finally had the women of her dreams and couldn’t be happier but her excitement turned to dread as she caught sight of the clock and it read 10 am… "shit I’m so fired" she exclaimed as she quickly put the letter in her back pocket and began the long drive to work … wondering where Shane would be taking her on their first date….  

TBC

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