"Give me another beer, Kit, will you?" Alice asked.

"Yeah, me too." Kit nodded at Shane's request, and turned to Jenny.

"Do you want anything, Jenny?" Jenny looked up and smiled weakly.

"No, thanks, Kit. I'm fine." Kit locked eyes with Alice and Shane, showing a concerned look. Shane flashed Alice a confused look, and Kit walked off. Alice cleared her throat and leaned towards Jenny, who was sipping her beer with a straw.

"Okay, what is it?" Jenny looked up and saw Alice only inches away from her.

"Nothing. I just have a lot on my mind right now."

"Is it the book?" Shane asked. Jenny nodded, although she knew that wasn't the case. Shane watched as Jenny finished her beer, and stood.

"I'm going to head outside." Alice nodded, and Shane watched. As soon as she saw that Jenny had exited The Planet, Shane stood.

"I'm gonna go check on her."

"Alright, but Shane - be quick. Peaches is coming on in a few minutes," Alice said above the noise of the crowd. Shane nodded and walked out of The Planet. When she reached the outside, she saw Jenny sitting against the club, wiping away tears.

"Jenny?" Shane whispered. Jenny looked up and hurriedly wiped away the streaks of tears.

"Yeah, Shane?" Jenny asked in a low voice. Shane kneeled down so she was looking up at Jenny.

"What's the matter? I'm sure a book can't be making you this upset." Jenny shook her head.

"I can't tell you."

"And why not?" Shane asked.

"I just can't."

"Jenny," Shane began, grabbing Jenny's hands, "I'm not letting you go anywhere until you tell me what the problem is." Jenny finally locked eyes with Shane, and swallowed.

"I have a confession to make."

"Go on," Shane said as she watched Jenny's face.

"I...I don't like Carmen anymore." Shane raised an eyebrow, and watched as Jenny's breathing went back to its normal pace. Shane waited until Jenny's eyes met hers, and then she spoke.

"What do you mean you don't like Carmen anymore?"

"I don't...like her anymore. I mean, she's a nice girl, but she's annoying." Jenny waited to see Shane's reaction, and then sighed when she saw Shane laugh.

"Well, why didn't you say so? It's your house just as it is mine, and I won't keep her there if you don't want her there." Jenny sighed, knowing Shane didn't get what she meant, but didn't go into further detail. She didn't want to ruin Shane's night.

"Well, let's go inside. Peaches is performing tonight," Shane said. Jenny grabbed Shane's arm and followed her back into The Planet.

- - - - -

"You got her, Shane?" Alice asked. Shane grabbed onto Jenny's waist and helped her walk.

"Yeah. Open the car door for me, Al." Alice opened Shane's passenger side door, and Shane maneuvered Jenny so she was sitting comfortably. After closing the door, Shane grabbed the keys from Alice.

"Call me tomorrow morning," Alice said. Shane nodded and climbed into the driver's seat, starting the car, and taking off. Shane drove slowly, occasionally looking over to watch Jenny's eyes flutter.

"Shane..."

"Yeah, Jen?" Shane asked.

"Do you see all the pretty colors?"

"Sure do," Shane said, speeding up slightly. She had to get Jen home and in bed. She was so drunk she could barely walk.

"Shane?"

"Yeah, Jen?"

"You are the best friend anyone could ever ask for." Shane smiled and patted Jenny's arm.

"You are too, kid. I don't know what I'd do without you." Jenny smiled and closed her eyes. The rest of the ride went smoothly, and when they arrived home, Shane contemplated how she was going to get Jenny inside.

Shane climbed out of the car and walked around to Jenny's side. When Shane opened Jenny's door, she jolted awake, confused.

"Shane? What's going on?"

"We're home now, Jen. Come on, let's get inside."

"But...I don't wanna get inside. I'm too tired, Shane." Shane sighed, and reached down, lifting Jenny out of the car. She picked her up, bridal-over-the-threshold-style, and closed the car door with her foot. She walked to the door of their house and she quickly turned the doorknob, almost instantly returning her arm to under Jenny's legs. Thank God she had decided to keep the door unlocked that night.

Shane carried Jenny into the bedroom she had usually shared with Carmen. She lightly placed Jenny on the bed, turned on the lamp, and started to pull of Jenny's shoes. Jenny laid still, eyes closed, mumbling to Shane. Her statements made no sense, but Shane just nodded and murmured answers, making sure Jenny knew she understood. Shane unzipped Jenny's jeans and pulled them off, tossing them to the side. She pulled the sheets and blanket up over Jenny, and then reached over.

"Good night, Jenny," Shane said, placing a light kiss on Jenny's forehead.

"Good night, Shane." Shane shut the lamp off and made her way to the bedroom door.

"Shane?" Jenny called in the dark.

"Yeah?" Shane answered, looking over her shoulder to the place she knew Jenny was laying.

"I love you." Shane grabbed the doorknob and walked out of the doorway.

"I love you too, Jen. I love you, too." Shane closed the door. The click echoed in the night.