Chapter 5

Shane? Shane? Somebody far away called to her. She came back from her daydream, holding the baby in her arms and rocking it slowly. Ya? Shane asked loudly. Finally aware of the world around her, she blinked furiously and stared up and Alice. Sheesh girl, you think you could fu- Al! Carmen said warningly from her place on the couch. She flipped lazily through a magazine. When Alice stared at her like oh you think your all that?. Carmen simply pointed to the baby after twirling her hair around her finger. Her eyes never leaving the page once. Alice put a hand to her mouth in a silent gasp. Sorry! I gotta stop doing that. Ya, jeez! Language Aunty Alice! Thats Uncle Al to you bub! Now hand over the baby! Alice pleaded, reaching her hands out. Shane frowned. She placed a slow lingering kiss to Angelicas warm forehead and passed her gently to Alices waiting hands.

When Shane scanned around the planet and her eyes finally landed on Carmens she noticed that she was smiling broadly at her, having finally looked up from her quiz. Shane smiled back and gave her a questioning look. You look so cute with her, Carmen cooed as she but down that months issue and scooted over to snuggled into Shanes arm. As Alice bounced lightly with the baby in her arms, she gave Shane a nasty look. What Al? Shane asked in a sing song voice, barely have to raise her head to know that Alice was glaring. Well, I just thought you should know that Ange here thinks Aunty Shane is never going to get laid again if she keeps being all lovey dovey in public! Alice hissed at them. Shane smiled wickedly and turned to Carmen, We dont have a problem there do we? Carmen looked thoughtful for a second, then touched Shanes cheek and craned her head back, Not at all baby. Shane bent her head and gave Carmen what she wanted, a deep, passionate kiss.

Alice made a judgemental clucking noise and shook her head, heading off to go find a mommy for Angelica. Bette and Tina had mysteriously vanished after Shane and Carmen started babysitting. Shes adorable isnt she? Carmen asked softly. Who, Alice? I didnt think she was your type but- Shane grunted as Carmen hit her lightly on the stomach and gawked. No! Angelica- thats such a pretty name too. You make a good Aunt. Carmen said determinedly. So do you, Shane said and Carmens face fell into that of a silent aw! What are you crazy? I sat here reading a magazine while you talked to that girl for almost an hour! Well that was just today! You even have the patience to pretend it doesnt bother you when she grabs on your hair with those unbelievably strong claws of hers. You sing to her and tell her jokes usually about me. But hey, if its bonding with that kid, you know I dont take offence- Shane said, pretending to choke up. Stop it! Your so bad! Carmen giggled as Shane tickled her mercilessly. Ill show you bad, Shane pressed the words into her ear and got to her knees. Straddling Carmen and pinning her under relentless fingers, she tickled harder. She shrieked again and shrunk lower and lower, into the cushions. Stop! She managed to get out before going into another fit of laughter.