Shane looked up at Carmen. “What?”

“Were you with her?”

“Yes—,” Shane looked down again, and Carmen sighed heavily.

“I can’t believe you Shane. I can’t fuckin’ believe you.” She shoved Shane. “Did you fuck her? Did you fuck her huh? Answer me!”

“Yes I did! I’m sorry!”

“You are sorry Shane, you’re fuckin’ sorry! I’m sick of this Shane! When we get into fights, are you going to leave all the time and go fuck that tramp? Are you going to get high all the time? You lied to me!! You said you would never hurt me!” The hot tears rolled down Carmen’s cheeks. “I don’t know what to do anymore Shane. I’m sick of you and your shit!”

“What are you saying Carmen? You wanna leave, then fine! Leave my fuckin’ house! Pack your shit and go!”

“My stuff is already packed, and Melody’s stuff too.” Shane looked at Carmen.

“You’re not taking my daughter anywhere.” Shane grabbed Carmen’s arm.

“Get your hands off of me.” Carmen pushed away from Shane.

“Mommy?” They both turned around, and Melody was standing there rubbing her hands. “What’s wrong?”

“Hey babe,” Shane walked towards her daughter. “Did me and mommy wake you?” She nodded her head tiredly. Carmen walked towards them both. “Lets get you back to sleep.”

“Give her to me,” Carmen grabbed Melody out of Shane’s arms. “Mel—you and mommy are going to grandma’s.”

“Right now?” She said sweetly.

“Yeah, right now.” Shane went behind them as Carmen entered Melody’s room.

“You are not going anywhere with her. You can leave, but my daughter is not leaving with you.” Carmen sat Melody down.

“Melody, get dress for mommy okay. I’ll be back.” Carmen walked out of the bedroom, and Shane was behind her. Shane followed Carmen into their bedroom, and Carmen grabbed her suitcase and bags. “Melody is going with me tonight, and you’ll never see her again.”

“Over my dead body, Melody is staying with me.”

“I’m her biological mother Shane! She’s not your child!”  Shane grabbed Carmen’s things and threw them out of the bedroom.

“Get out! Get the fuck out of my house!” Shane threw all of her things out of the bedroom. “Get out!” She grabbed Carmen and dragged her out of the bedroom.