A few hours later Shane slowly opened her eyes to find a worried Melody weeping over her

W-Would you mind not getting me wet Shane mumbled

Shane! Melody cried out as she flung herself on top of her sister crying more deeply than before

Hows Jess? Shane asked as she patted her sisters back

Shes fine just fine scared but fine

Shane closed her eyes good I was hoping that she didn't get hurt

No she didn't damn you Melody said

Mommie? Jessica said in a scared voice near the door where she stood clutching Rickys hand

Shane turned her head and winced a bit

Is Aunt Shane dead?

Who me? Shane replied

Jessica let go of Ricky and barreled across the room where she threw herself on top of her Aunt

Oof shane said as she took the full force of her nieces impact, Jessica wrapped her arms around Shanes neck

You not dead Jessica said

Nope not dead Not yet unless you want to crush me you monster Shane said to her

A small giggle escaped Jessica

Billy had just walked in to see this he glanced at Ricky Ahem he cleared his throat

Shane looked up and their eyes met, she sighed

I need to speak to Billy alone and I need to change my clothes, If I can get him to escort me to my place I'll be back ok?

Jessica nodded at her Kay she said as Melody picked her up off of Shane

Dinner in an Hour no excuses Melody said to her

Yes mother Shane replied as she slowly pulled herself up off the couch Both Brothers were there to help her stand up.

I'll get everything packed up Ricky told his brother

Billy nodded as she started moving slowly with Shane towards the door. She paused at the threshold to gather her strength and began the journey across the yard

You didn't kill them did you? She asked Billy

No I'll relocate them to a honey farm the last of them will be gone in a few hours

Good she replied

Once they reached her place they slowly went inside

Can you wait until I take a quick shower? It helps after the epi, I assume Doc Evans gave me a second shot

Billy nodded yes I can wait Do you need help up the stairs?

Shane laughed would you think less of me if I said yes?

Billy smiled as he swung her up into his arms her hands going around his neck- I would never think less of you he said to her as he started up the stairs

2nd door on the right she said to him as he hesitated at the top step. He nodded as he strode down the short hall and carefully deposited her in her room.

Shane wobbled slightly and billy reached out to steady her.

Feel free to look around Shane told him as she gathered some clothes and slipped into the bathroom, she sighed after she closed the door, stripped and got into a hot shower.

10 minutes later the door opened and Shane walked back into the room in shorts and a Pittsburgh Steelers t shirt towel drying her hair She stopped suddenly as she got a good look at Billys face and saw the raw hunger there. He quickly crossed the room gently took the towel out of her hands tossed it onto the bed and gathered her in his arms

I have to he whispered to her before his lips claimed hers.

Shane was floored never before had she had a man kiss her like this, her arms went up around his neck and she hung on for the ride.

When they finally pulled apart all Shane could say was WOW

I had to Billy replied to her

Shane nodded, I'm glad you did

He laughed at her as he let her out of his arms I have about 15 minutes for our talk but I would like to come back tonight

Shane nodded again as she stepped away from him. Why me Billy she said

Why not you he replied

Shane sighed as she led him out of her room back down the stairs to the living room

I haven't been in a relationship in a long time, the last one ended badly

Billy stood facing her He reached out and wrapped his arms around her I have been through the same thing I am not looking for a one night stand I am looking for a real relationship I want one with you, if I have to go slow then I'll go slow.

Shane sighed from his arms Ok Billy

OK?

OK

He kissed the top of her head I have to go can I come back tonight?

Shane pulled back and smiled up at him, yes I'll be at Mels so just come there ok?

OK hun I'll see you in a bit he kissed her again and left.

Shane sighed once more before she grabbed her tennis shoes and went to have dinner with her sister and Niece.