Shane took the keys to Mark’s car from the key holders just beside the front door. Mark disliked the idea of having to go through the garage to get to his car so he always parked it up front, raining or not. He was always on the go; being a “filmmaker”, he was ever ready to point the camera toward the latest action happening around West Los Angeles. “Perfect.”

Shane jumped in Mark’s sedan, started the car, and waited for Carmen to go out the door. Carmen was still notifying the group where she’ll be heading. In just several minutes, Carmen was already riding shotgun beside Shane, on their way to the Planet to grab a decent bite.

9:30pm Morales’ Residence

Shane stopped the car across Carmen’s two-storey house. It was nowhere as big as hers but the house sure gave out a very homey feel even from the outside – perhaps, because of the Mexicans’ family traditions. “See? I told you I remember the way to where you live. I’ve been driving around everywhere for too long and I guess I’ve developed a great nose for direction.” Shane smiled.

“You wanna come in for a while? You know, meet my sister and her husband. I promise you, it won’t take too long.” Carmen requested.

“Meet your family? I’m not too good with that kind of arrangement…” She scratches the back of her head… “But okay… Since we’re already here.”

“Thanks.”