Jenny stood on her tiptoes, looking out the kitchen window. She recognized Shanes truck coming down the street, closely followed by her own car. Shane got out and waited for Carmen, who hurried to her side and wrapped an arm around her waist. Jenny let out a relieved sigh, and shut the stove off. Seeing that her favorite couple in the world was happy again, she couldnt wipe the smile off her face.

What the fuck are you wearing? Shane asked, chuckling, as she wrapped one arm around Carmens waist, holding Carmen as she was holding her.

Theyre Jennys clothes. Why, you dont like em? Carmen asked innocently, smoothing a wrinkle out of her sweater. No.. I dont know, theyre nice. But theyre very.. Jenny. Carmen punched Shanes shoulder playfully and giggled as the two of them walked into the house.

Hey you guys!, Jenny greeted them, as she motioned for them to sit down. Okay, I made some soup, Jenny announced, Carmen, I know you probably cant wait to get back in bed but you should just try to eat something, okay? Carmen nodded and smiled, as she took a seat at the kitchentable. Yeah.. thank you Jenny, Carmen said softly. Shane opened one of the cabinets and took a plate out. Jenny nudged her with her elbow, Is everything okay? she whispered. Shane nodded and smiled, Yes, Im fine. Were fine. She turned around and threw Carmen a wink before sitting down herself. They ate their dinner and Jenny observed the two carefully. Carmen was hardly eating anything, but her tired eyes had a loving sparkle in them when she glanced at Shane. Shane met her eyes and said: You can go to bed if you want, Carmen. Jenny and Ill do the dishes, she looked over at Jenny, Right Jenny? Jenny nodded and favored Carmen with a warm smile, Its okay. Well do it.

 Carmen bit her lip and then chuckled uneasily. Okay.. Im sorry guys, Im just really tired. Thanks for making dinner Jenny, Carmen said as she stood up and leaned over to kiss Jennys cheek. Gnight, Jenny said. Carmen smiled and walked over to Shane, and gave her a peck on her lips. Carmen walked to Shanes bedroom and undressed, folding the clothes neatly and leaving them on the chair in the corner of the room. She slid between the cool sheets and sighed, looking up at the ceiling.

Im happy to see you guys are okay again, Jenny said as she dried her hands off with a dish towel and tossed it into the corner of the counter. Shane opened the fridge and took two beers out. Yeah.. thanks for helping me out, Shane said as she handed Jenny a bottle. Jenny took it as she passed Shane on her way to the couch, and sat down on it. Sure no problem. Im glad you worked it out, I was kinda worried about both of you, Jenny said, frowning, and she took a sip from her beer.

Shane sat down next to her, Yeah, well.. Somehow Carmen always knows how to trace me down, Shane said, her fingers playing with the bottles label. Jenny chuckled, Yes, shes very.., she searched for the right word, determined. Shane chuckled, Oh yeah, I know. She took a gulp of her beer and stretched her back. Mark called me yesterday, Jenny said. And? Shane asked.

And, he told me hes coming home tomorrow,

Hurray, Shane said flatly.

Yeah.. I just thought I let you know.

Shane shrugged.

He also said he wants to move out. Because he feels like its not the same anymore.

And what did you say?

I told him he was right and I asked him when he was going, Jenny said.

Shane chuckled, shaking her head. God.. Jenny.. well I guess its for the best. It always gets kinda awkward whenever he comes into a room.

Yeah, and hes just a fucking moron. Im glad hes leaving.. finally, Jenny added and she downed her beer with one last gulp.

Shane went to bed when Carmen had already fallen asleep. Shane crawled into bed and got under the covers. She spooned Carmen and wrapped her arms around her waist. C? she whispered. Hm? Carmen moaned, stirring slightly. Shane pressed her lips against Carmens shoulder, Love you, she murmured. Carmen smiled and turned over, reaching up to kiss Shanes chin, her eyes still closed. Love you too, she whispered, as she snuggled closer to Shane…