Shane opened the door to her bedroom slowly, not wanting to wake Carmen. The truth was that she didnt have any reason to go in there, besides the fact that she just wanted to watch her love sleeping. She was so happy that Carmen was back home, but her body was still restless and she knew she was only able to find some peace of mind when she was as close as possible to Carmen. Thinking of this made her realize it was weird how much had changed. At first, the thought of having Carmen around all the time scared her, now the thought of not having Carmen around scared her, to death.

When she walked in she saw Carmen sitting up fully in bed, looking disorientated. Her face was gleaming with a sheer of sweat and her eyes were puffy. Somethings wrong, flashed through Shanes mind. Carmen swallowed, she felt weak. Her headache had come back in full force and behind her eyes something was undeniably burning. She looked up and saw Shane standing in front of her. Are you okay?, Shane asked worriedly, sitting down next to her on the edge of the bed. Carmen shook her head slowly and closed her eyes for a moment. Shane reached her hand out to touch Carmens face. Ah fuck, Shane said sympathic, pressing the palm of her hand against Carmens forehead to feel her temperature. Unconsciously Carmen leaned into her touch. Jesus fuck, youre burning, I think you have a fever, Shane said, her eyes big and scared. Really? Im not warm at all, Carmen said. Youre cold? Shane asked concerned. No.. just normal. Well, youre sick honey, Shane sighed, frowning. Carmen lied her head back on the pillow and shook her head, Such horrible timing, I just got back! she said and she chuckled weakly. Just rest okay? Ill get you something to drink, Shane said and she stood up. No.. no, dont do that, Carmen protested, Can you just drive me home? Shane creased her brows, Drive you home? What.. What are you talking about?

I dont want to be a burden to you. I can just go home and let my family take care of me, Carmen explained, as she wiped her forehead with the back of her hand. No, Shane shook her head stubbornly, Carm, no way. Youre not going. I can take care of you, okay? And besides, your family is still in Mexico. Who do you expect to take care of you, Julian? Carmen rubbed a hand over Shanes chest, Please, she begged, I hate feeling useless. You dont have to do this.