Carmen: That was the worst cover up ever, but I’ll let it slide.

She leaned over and placed a quick kiss on Shane’s lips.

Carmen: Will you let me deejay tonight?

Shane: Carm…

Carmen: Please, just for part of the night.

Shane: Fine.

Carmen: Yes!

She quickly finished her breakfast so they could shop for tonight’s clothes. She dragged Shane around into all the stores. Shane sat on the comfy waiting chairs watching Carmen try on one thing after another.

Carmen: How’s this look?

Carmen stood there with a white mini skirt and a low cut t-shirt.

Shane: Isn’t it showing a bit too much cleavage and skin?

Carmen raised an eyebrow.

Carmen: Am I hearing this correct? Shane McCutcheon complaining about seeing my breasts?

Shane: That’s not what I mean. I just… I just don’t want everyone else to be gawking at you.

Carmen knew how Shane felt. She wouldn’t want that either.

Carmen: Fine, I’ll find something else that fits your standards, but still gives you enough pleasure seeing me wear.

They both laughed and Carmen went back to changing. A few minutes later she came out with ripped jean short shorts and a plaid short-sleeved dress shirt that hugged her body and accentuated her breasts.

Carmen: Better?

Shane: Better than the last, but not much improvement on the showing skin or cleavage.

Carmen looked at Shane with hopeful eyes.

Shane: Hot and passes all Shane jealous standards.

Carmen ran over hugging Shane. She tip toed to whisper into Shane’s ears.

Carmen: Just know, all this belongs to you.

Shane smiled as Carmen left to go pay for her purchases. She loved their little jokes. She loved the way Carmen smiled and moved. She liked this new life of just enjoying and not having to worry about deceiving Carmen about police stuff. Her mind was set. Shane would never think about any of that police work ever again. She wasn’t going to spoil the life she could be having with Carmen. This way she could protect Carmen from harm. She watched a happy Carmen skip towards her and wrap her arms around Shane’s waist.

Carmen: I can’t wait for tonight. I’ll finally get to show you a part of me.

Shane: I can’t wait either.