It was hot out today, the sun burned on her back and she wiped her forehead with the back of her hand repeatedly. She thought of nothing in particular. Look, find, pull. Look, find, pull. She could get used to this. She stood up and wiped her knees, then walked to the front of the house to dispose the bag filled with weeds in the trashcan on the pavement. Some people were walking their dogs, but it was quiet in the street today. An old black Mazda drove by with Dolly Parton music blaring out of the speakers and stopped in front of her house, honking repeatedly. Shane put her hand above her eyes, the sun disallowing her to see who was inside. The door opened and a girl stepped out, wearing denim shorts and sunglasses in her hair. She closed the door of the car and said something in Spanish to the other person in the car. Shane couldnt help but notice that she was hot. And she looked familiar. Too painfully familiar.

The passenger door opened and then she saw her. Carmen smiled at her brightly, waving and calling her name. Shane dropped the bag she was holding and ran towards her, catching her in a tight embrace and spinning her around in the air. Carmen giggled and hugged her close. Then she cleared her throat. Shane glanced over her shoulder and saw that the girl was looking weird at them now and there was also a boy who had gotten out of the car, he had a mischievous grin on his face. I want you to meet.. my sister Laura, and my younger brother Julian, Carmen said slowly and she winked at Shane. Shane immediately let go of Carmen, feeling her cheeks warm with a faint blush. She shook hands with Laura and Julian and looked nervously back at Carmen. Carmen comforted her with a weak smile. This is torture, Shane thought as it took every muscle in her body to keep her hands off of Carmen, pure torture. Okay, well Im gonna go, it was nice to meet you Shane. Carmen, Ill call you tomorrow, Laura said as she leaned against the side of the car. Carmen nodded, yeah.. good luck. Laura pushed herself away from the car and kissed Carmens cheek. Good luck?, Shane asked confused. Im getting married, Laura said and she smiled triumphantly at Shane. Yeah.. dont ask, Carmen whispered. Shane held back a chuckle and smiled politely at Laura, congratulations. Thank you, she said and she looked around for Julian. Julian get your ass over here! Were going, cmon! Laura called. Julian was checking out Shanes truck and kicked softly against the wheel. Cool car, he said to Shane as he passed her and he opened the trunk, ignoring his impatient sister. He handed Carmen her bag before he hopped back into the car. Shane grinned and waved them goodbye. Nice family you got there, Shane said quietly as Laura put on the ignition. Oh yeah, Carmen agreed, theyre great. Shane stretched her arm to wind it around Carmens waist. Not yet, baby, Carmen whispered.