Tina and Dana came to take care of Shane for a while. Shane was getting better and her temper was back again snapping at Carmen.

Tina: Go out for a break. She doesn’t seem like she’s going to be nice for a while

Carmen nodded, she drove to the Planet going to get something to eat. She was searching her purse for her cell phone when Sofie’s card dropped out. Carmen reached down and picked it up. Twirling the card in her fingers, she picked up her phone and dialed it.

Sofie: Hello?

Carmen: Uh.. hi, it’s Carmen.

Sofie: Oh hey! What’s up?

Carmen: I’m at the Planet and wondering if you had some time to get a bite with me.

Sofie: Yeah, I can. I’ll be there in 10 minutes.

Carmen: Okay.

Carmen smiled placing her phone back in her purse. She sat back and sipped her coffee Kit had treated her to. She felt a soft tap on her shoulder and smiled up at Sofie.

Carmen: Hey, sorry to bother you.

Sofie: Not a bother at all. What’s wrong? You seem so tired.

Carmen: It’s nothing. Shane’s having a hard time.

Sofie placed her hand over Carmen’s.

Sofie: She doesn’t know how lucky she is to have you.

Carmen: It isn’t her fault. She’s not feeling well. Chemo is taking a toll on her.

Sofie shook her head.

Sofie: You’re just too kind.

Carmen gave Sofie a soft smile. It’s been quite a while had she heard such soft words. They ordered their lunch and Sofie scooted her chair closer to Carmen and they ate happily. Carmen tried some of what Sofie ordered and found it delicious, so they ended up sharing it all.

Sofie: Call me some time again. It was nice to be with you.

Carmen: I will, it’s my pleasure to have such a nice friend. I’m still so sorry if you had to cancel your other appointments for me.

Sofie: They’re not as important.

Carmen smiled and headed towards her car. Sofie waved goodbye at her once more. She drove back to the hospital to find Shane already asleep. Her mood was much better.