Chapter 2

A little while later Shawna was on a plane that was landing in Atlanta. She was so excited she almost couldn't detain herself. This was home to her and she couldn't wait to see it again. She also was going to bring a dear friend back to her new home; that is if she could convince her.

She waited by the tunnel and watched as the people got off. So far no Shawna! She bounced up and down in excitement and prayed that Shawna was actually on the plane and nothing stopped her from coming here. She hadn't realized she missed her so much and she couldn't wait to see her. They had only been friends for two years but it seemed as if they have been sisters, maybe in another life? She laughed at that, because she had a different life all thanks to a scumbag and a very sexy FBI agent. She almost wished she could see Dr. Reid again. But that was so long ago and too much water had run under that bridge. Besides he probably forgot all about her by now. That was the number one reason she never asked Shawna about him. In fact Shawna didn't even know about what happened to her. No one did. She did not want people to feel sorry for her. Or to think that her accomplishments these last two years were from anything but her own hard work! She was lost in her daydream and she didn't notice Shawna standing at the end of the tunnel starring at her, until she heard, "Austin!" They ran to each other and hugged for a long time giggling and crying like children.

Austin looked at Shawna and said, "You look fantastic! What's his name?"

"Who?" Shawna played dumb.

Austin looked at her and said, "I want details and I want them now!"

Shawna laughed, "Oh no! Not until I am sitting down in my spot and you better have made reservations!" Austin laughed, as they walked through the airport to Austin's car.

Forty five minutes later they were sitting in Atlanta's famous Six Feet Under. The waitress placed a huge plate of Parmesan Oysters in front of Shawna. She took a sip of her blueberry lemonade and smelled the food on the plate. "Oh have I missed this." She took a fork full and looked up to the ceiling smiling.

Austin eyed her suspiciously and then said, "Alright start talking!"

Shawna laughed and said, "About what?"

"The man that put that glow on your cheeks, that's what!"

Shawna sighed and she knew unless she told Austin about this she would never get to ask her about the job. "First I want you to tell me you won't interrupt until I am finished then you can answer me." Austin nodded and Shawna told her about Aaron, she didn't say anything about Aaron being her superior before the entire event that led to her having her own team. She also didn't mention his last name. Then Shawna got to the part that brought her here.

"I am here to offer you a job." Austin looked at her skeptically but was true to her word she didn't interrupt.

"My media Liaison retired and I am in desperate need of someone to step into this position and I have you approved already."

Austin couldn't wait any longer she had to speak up. "What do you mean you have me approved?"

"Well…" Shawna drew in a breath. "I did a back ground check on you. You are completely qualified to do this with your media degree you can move right into this position. You can start tomorrow…"

"Shawna…"

"All you have to do is say yes."

"Shawna!"

Shawna was about to add something else when she stopped to listen to her friend.

"What are we talking about? I would have to move to Virginia. And how do you know I can do this job?"

Shawna smiled, Austin hadn't said no, but she hadn't agreed either, so she decided she needed to sell the point.

"Listen you are in front of the camera every chance you can get. You don't have a permanent position at the station and you can stay with me until you get your own place. The pay is good and it is a good job, your tough and I know you are not afraid. She smiled, adding I know you will pass your gun qualification having the teacher that you did."

"When do you need and answer?" Austin said.

"I can take you back with me tonight if you're ready." She laughed, but Shawna knew that Austin would not run back with her tonight.