Something wrong, baby? Carmen asked as she felt the body she was leaning on froze up.

Huh? Nuh Nuthin. Shane snapped out of her little trance and turned her attention back to her girlfriend.

Screw it all.

That was what went through both their minds.

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Get back to work, baby.

Carmen stroked Shanes hand lovingly as she held it close to her chest. She was lying on the ward bed and she couldnt help but feel contentment as Shane gazed at her lovingly.

I should stay here with you. Shane was adamant about not leaving her side. The last time she left Carmens side, Carmen ended back in the hospital. She wasnt about to risk it again this time round. If need be, Shane would stick to her girlfriend like glue for eternity.

Shane, I will be fine, besides, my Momma will be back anytime.

Shane wanted so very much to stay and face Carmens mother once and for all, but the worried look on Carmens face told her that she should respect her decision and remain a secret for the time being. There was urgency in Carmens voice as she tried to persuade Shane to leave.

I know Im being selfish Shane, The look of concern on Shanes face broke her heart, Im so sorry, but I cant deal now. Carmens voice quivered slightly.

Hey, its cool. Youre right, I better hurry back, shouldnt let Dave stand in for me too long.

With a heavy heart, she kissed Carmen on the forehead and tugged her in snuggly.

Will be back later, peach. Shane said sweetly before placing a lingering kiss softly on her girlfriends lips.

Uhum.. Carmen purred as she closed her eyes to rest, wearing a contented smile as Shane exited the room.

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As Shane stood outside the ward door, she looked around, wondering if the elusive figured followed them up to the ward. True enough, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a plumpish figure hurrying away and turned into the L of the hallway.

Shane stood there starring, Is that who I think it is? She took a step forward. Is it time for that ultimate confrontation? Shane took another step forward. The person obviously does not want to face us and is taking great pains to hide. Shane stopped dead in her tracks. Shouldnt you settle things once and for all?

What if you ruin things for her Shane. Shane asked herself. She never had it as good as Carmen, understanding the importance of family but never truly knowing any herself makes her decision difficult. In the end, Shane knows that it is not her decision to make and she turned the other way and walked on slowly, still trying to decide if she did the right thing.

Shane.

Someone called out to her from behind and Shane halted. She turned and came face to face with a short plumpish Latina lady, the one she saw hiding The one she bummed into at the lift. Instantly, she knew.

Mrs. Morales.