Jessica was asleep by the time Shane pulled up to their house; she carried her into the house. Shane tucked her into bed and went to check on her sister. She found Melody over the toilet throwing up; getting a wet washcloth she helped her sister up washed her face and put her to bed. Shane Melody said we have to talk
In the morning Shane said to her rest now
Melody smiled as her sister Yes Boss she said as she closed her eyes. Shane watched her for a while until she was certain she was asleep, and then she went to check on Jessica before she went to the living room to call Billy.
Hello love he said on the 1st ring
Shane chuckled and what if it hadn't been me?
Ah grasshopper caller id said it was you
Shane laughed real low point taken
What's the matter Billy asked her
Shane sighed, Billy I am still offering you a way out
No Billy replied you're stuck with me; I am with you understand?
Yes love she replied
Don't say that to me again I really don't like it
I'm sorry Billy
Better, now tell me you love me
She chuckled you love me she replied
So do I he said back to her.
What time do you have to be to work tomorrow she asked him
Early Billy replied
Then I'll let you go
No talk to me for a bit, where are you?
On the couch at Mels just in case
How long has she been sick?
Years actually, the cancer went into remission and everything was good but it looks like its back, I'm scared to be honest
I'm here for you Billy said
Oh honey I know and I don't want to lose my sister I just hate seeing what the Chemo does to her. All I can do is be supportive and be here for her.
That's all we can do sweetheart Billy replied
Shane sighed, enough let's talk about something else
Billy chuckled ok pick a subject
Ghost hunters Shane said
Billy laughed, oh no not you too!
They talked for another hour before they hung up with each other. Shane and Billy both went to sleep with smiles on their faces.
The next two weeks passed with Shane and Billy seeing each other as often as possible talking on the phone late into the night when they couldn't see each other.
Melody finally spoke up to Shane; I need to talk to you Shane.
She sighed alright let me put Jessica on the bus for day care and we'll talk.
Melody watched as Shane did just that, she stood as the bus pulled off with her head bowed for a moment. Then she watched as her sister squared her shoulders and walked back to the house. Entering the kitchen Shane pulled out a chair and sat across from Melody.
OK talk she said to her.
Melody laughed I love you she said to her
Shane smirked back at her I know
Giggling Melody pulled a manila envelope from her purse and slid it across the table. Sign all of this no exceptions
And just what am I signing?
Divorce papers what do you think? Melody responded
Shane cocked an eyebrow as she began to read through the stack of papers and Melody began to talk.
I want you to legally adopt Jessica and I want you to do it now. You will also have power of attorney over me just in case. I also have a DNR.
Why Shane said as she was signing papers.
I don't want to be a vegetable, Shane promise me
Shane nodded as she finished signing all that her sister asked of her.
I have been so lucky to have you in my life Melody said reaching out and grabbing Shanes hand, I know Margaret could have said no in raising me she told me that you wanted me
Shane smiled, your my sister regardless if we do not share the same mother, we had dad.
Yes we did Melody agreed and I for one am very grateful.
No honey I am the grateful one to have had you by my side growing up all of these years.
Melody smiled through tears at her sister, Now she said wiping her eyes and sitting back, tell me about Billy how are the 2 of you?
Shane laughed where to start she began, and then she proceeded to tell her sister stories of what had been happening at the club with Billy.
Another month passed and Shane had to go on an overnight trip to pick up more antiques at an estate sale.
She had already spoken to Billy and told him that she would be gone for 2 days What she didn't know was that Billy had already made plans to show up and spend the weekend helping her do a job she loved.
Leaving Mel in the hands of a good friend of their Shane left before dawn and got to Baton Rouge by noon. She checked in the hotel then left to scout out a few places to eat.
Billy arrived shortly after her and got admitted into Shanes room. He stretched out on the bed and fell asleep.
Shane arrived back to the room around 2 she opened the door and heard the tv
Funny she thought I don't remember leaving that on then she spied Billy asleep on the bed. A huge smile hit her face as she carefully curled herself up next to him.
MMMM Billy said as his arms went around her, Shane?
Yes Babe
Surprise
She laughed this is a pleasant surprise when did you get here?
A bit ago I wanted to spend the weekend with you
Did you?
Yup, where did you go?
Exploring , I timed it to both estates and found a few places to eat.
He kissed her on the temple are you hungry?
Shen laughed yeah I was going to ask you the same thing.
Well lets go point me in the direction of your discoveries
Shane laughed
As Billy stood up she got a good look at how he was dressed.
No Vexcon?
Nope Billy smiled this weekend I am just Bill and all yours
Shane grinned back at him well then lets go.