She heard a branch crack. Shane opened her eyes to see Dana.

Dana: Hey, thought you’d be here.

Shane pat the spot next to her. Dana sat down.

Dana: Hey Shay, you know what, your sister had been very bad.

Shane: Hey!

Shane playfully pushed Dana.

Dana: Carmen’s worried about you.

Shane: I know.

Dana: It seems like you’re back to normal.

Shane: Normal?

Dana: You just snap at Carmen whenever, you know?

Shane: I do?

Dana: Thought you didn’t know. We all know you’re going through a lot. But when you’re in your angry reclusive mood, think about Carmen for a sec. She’s really hurting when you push her away.

Shane: I don’t know what I’m doing.

Dana pat Shane’s head.

Dana: We know. You can’t control it. It’ll all be better when you’re done with treatment. Now common, I promised Carmen I’d take you home. She was worried sick after finding the study empty and your bike gone.

Shane: Sorry.

Dana: It’s okay, I’ll tail you until you get home.

Shane walked up the driveway when Carmen saw her. She ran out of the house giving Shane a hug. Shane wrapped her arms around Carmen.

Shane: I’m sorry.

Carmen: I don’t care, as long as you’re home.

Dana drove off smiling seeing the two finally have some down time. Carmen snuggled up next to Shane in bed.

Shane: Dana told me I’ve been an ass to you lately.

Carmen: It isn’t your fault. I know it’s your way of dealing with stress.

Shane: I’m sorry though.

Shane kissed Carmen on her forehead. Carmen snuggled in closer to Shane.

Carmen: Nothing really matters if you’re okay.

Shane: I love you.

Carmen: I love you too babe.

Shane: After this is over, we’re going to have our wedding. Nothing’s going to stop that.

Carmen felt butterflies flying around in her stomach. She was so happy to hear Shane say that. She touched the rings around Shane’s necklace. She closed her eyes feeling Shane’s chest rise up and down. She couldn’t wait for that day to come. Shane tried to control her temper the best she could. And Carmen tried her best to deal with it. Whenever Shane got too out of hand, the gang would come over and let Carmen go out to relax. She would usually call Sofie and ask her to hang out. Helena told Carmen to take Shane in for a check up and a session. She’d have to stay overnight. Carmen understood and had to trick Shane there.