Lara: Sure.

Carmen: No, I mean it.  …I don’t want you to get hurt.  I haven’t seen you smile this much since…well…it’s been a long time.

Lara: Since Dana.

Carmen: Yeah…since Dana.  You deserve to have someone who makes you feel this great…and so special.  Because you always have been.

Lara: Thanks.  I just hope you’re able to have the same kind of happiness soon.

Carmen: Yeah well…my ex-fiancee’s over at Bette’s house right now and my guess is, they’re gonna pass out on the couch or in the bed again.  So what I can do?

Carmen shrugs.

Lara: Get some rest…you look beat.

Carmen: …I am beat.

Carmen leans her head back against the couch and Lara looks at her.

Lara: Carmen…you know if ever need to talk to someone, I’m still here.  I know we’ve both been busy as of late, but still…don’t ever think I’m not within reach if you need me.

Carmen turns her head towards Lara with a broken smile.

Carmen: …I know.

Carmen leans in as Lara starts to look away.  Carmen kisses her on the left cheek.

Carmen: You’re a sweet gal.  And I also know that…right now…you’re wishing that the night doesn’t have to end with Paige.

Lara looks at Carmen, listening.

Carmen: I think…you should go over there…and show her just how lucky she is to have you…

Lara: Well…she did invite me.

Carmen: Then…what the Hell are you doing here?  That’s your girlfriend…go get her.

Carmen smiles as Lara blushes.

Carmen: Seriously.

Lara nods.

Lara: Alright.  I’m going.

Carmen: I’m sure you’ll make me proud.

They both stand from the couch and walk to the door.

Carmen: Meanwhile…I’m gonna go to bed before I pass out here in the living room.

Lara: Good night, Carmen.

They reach for each other and hug in the moment.  Upon letting go, Lara opens the door to exit.

Carmen: Good night…

She’s never seen her smile so much.  Watching Lara close the door, Carmen walks closer, leaning against it, head first as it’s now shut.  Carmen stands away from the door after a few seconds with her arms crossed.  She feels alone…she is alone.  Wiping away a tear, she makes her way to her bedroom in what was once the studio garage.