Carmen! You cant, youre sick! I know Shane, shell be back, she just needs some time for herself right now, Jenny protested. But Carmen didnt listen to her and walked out of the room, looking for her clothes. As she walked into the kitchen the saw the picture on the table. She grabbed it quickly, tore it into tiny pieces and threw it into the trashcan. She walked into Jennys room and picked some of Jennys clothes of the floor. Jenny had followed her and was now standing in the doorway. in the doorway. okay if I borrow this? Carmen asked, holding up a pink woolen sweater. Jenny sighed, Carmen, dont fucking do this. Youre only making things worse if you go after her.

Carmen pulled the sweater over her head and then looked at Jenny. Listen, Jenny. I know Shane too. And I know that shes getting herself worked up over nothing. I need to find her.. to explain it to her, that it was nothing, Carmen shook her head and let out a shaky breath, it was stupid, it didnt mean anything, she said softly, more to herself than to Jenny as tears welled up in her eyes. Jenny looked at her confused for a moment, but when she saw Carmen tearing up she walked over to her and cupped Carmens face, brushing the tears away with her thumbs. She nodded and smiled warmly, Take my car, she said. Carmen smiled gratefully, and then hurried outside.

Maybe this wasnt such a good idea after all. She had driven to both Alices and Danas places, but Shane was nowhere to be found. She was seeing spots by now, and afraid she could pass out any second she turned right and parked Jennys car in a big parking lot. She rolled down the window a little bit and placed her face near it, welcoming the cool air on her warm skin and wishing the world around her would stop spinning. It was already getting dark. She tried calling Shane, but she didnt answer. Carmen sighed and called Jenny, even the small sounds of numbers being pressed seemed too loud to her ears.

Carmen, its getting late and you should be in bed right now, Jenny immediately said when she picked up. So Shanes not home? Carmen asked disappointed.