Carmen grinned before turning her attention back at Shane. “You naughty girl, you know ya not suppose to. Remember what the doctor told you”

“Tease *****.” Shane swore lightly, feeling very hot and bothered at the moment. It didn’t help that a teenage couple had witnessed the display. She stared at her girlfriend with scolding eyes, but relented as she realized how pleased her Carmen was.

“Come on baby, let’s take a walk.” Carmen suddenly stood up. Clutching Shane’s fingers in hers and tucking slightly for Shane to stand.

Shane stood quickly, afraid Carmen would tuck too hard and fall over. She frowned and said worriedly.

“Are you sure, ya feeling okay? No pain? When’s your next medication?”

“Baby! Stop worrying, I’m feeling great. My next trip to ***** doesn’t start in…” Carmen glance up at the clock on top of the doorway. ” two hours.”

“Ya sure?” Shane frowned.

“Aw, I need the fresh air baby, besides, I wanna go out now while I still feel great. Before I get nauseous and faint again.”

Shane relented, seeing how eager Carmen was, but not before issuing an ultimatum. “Okay, we can go, but at the slightest sign of discomfort, we come back okay?”

“Okay.” Carmen yelped happily, like a little kid taking a trip to the amusement park.

“I’m serious.” Shane had finality in her voice and that made Carmen pout a little.

“Yes, yes geez I promise that we would come immediately back when I feel tired or uncomfortable or nauseous or faint or”

Shane silenced her blabbering girlfriend by placing a kiss firmly on her lips. After lifting her head, she walked over to gather the cookies that Jenny baked and held out her hand to Carmen.

Carmen giggled joyously as she held on tight to Shane’s hand, their fingers intertwining firmly.

As they passed Charmaine’s bed, Rich decided that it was best to hide his face behind the Times magazine that he had with him. Charmaine snickered before mouthing “hot” to Carmen and Shane. Shane blushed and looked away.

She caught sight of old Mrs Walters, still sleeping soundly in her bed. Mrs Walters was not snorting in her sleep anymore, she even wore a peaceful smile in her deep slumber. Shane was still gazing contentedly at Mrs Walters when Carmen pecked her on the cheek. She turned to her girlfriend and nodded, before leading Carmen out of the room.