The only people who knew about her condition was the gang, Molly and Charlie. Charlie took Molly home after she gave Shane a long hug.

Molly: We’ll take more pictures together, I know it. You just rest up and get better.

Shane: Thanks Molly, I will. Charlie. Can you keep all this out of the press for now?

Charlie: I’ll do what I can.

Shane: Bye you guys. I’ll be up and running before you know it.

Shane gave them a weak smile. Carmen and Jenny helped Shane get back to her new house.

Jenny: Well, if you two need anything just call.

Shane: Thanks Jenny. A lot.

Jenny had changed so much. Shane was glad that Jenny loved Carmen just as much as she did. If anything were to happen to her, Shane knew Jenny would take care of Carmen. Shane snapped out of her thoughts when she felt Carmen’s arms wrap around her. Carmen had her ear pressed against Shane’s heart. Carmen didn’t want Shane to see her cry. She just wanted to hear her heart. The steady comforting beat.

Carmen: You promised me your heart would never stop.

Shane: It’s not going to; it hasn’t yet.

Shane pulled away from Carmen and looked her in the eye.

Shane: I’m okay. Don’t worry. This cancer isn’t going to drag me down. Whether it’s chemo or liver transplants and surgery, I’ll never stop fighting. You have to trust me.

Carmen: I do trust you.

Shane: Don’t leave me, okay?

Carmen: I won’t.

Shane: It’s your turn to promise. Last time I did and you ran. You promise now.

Carmen: I promise. I won’t leave.

Shane sealed their deal with a kiss.

Carmen: You back to bed.

Shane: I don’t want to. You know I only have 3 days. Can’t we just go and walk or something. I just want to spend time with you. I don’t care what we do.

Carmen nodded. She wanted the same thing. To spend as much time as possible with Shane.

Carmen: But you have to tell me when you’re tired and hurting.