Chapter 6
BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE
Bo opened the door to reveal...
BO: Shane?
SHANE: Hello, Bo.
Bo and Shane shook hands.
BO: Hey, partner. What's happening?
SHANE: May I come in?
BO: Sure, sure. Come on in.
Shane walked in. Bo went over to the stairs and called up.
BO: Fancy Face, we've got company.
Hope walked down the stairs.
HOPE: Shane Donovan?
SHANE: Helllo, Hope. Good to see you.
HOPE: You too!
Hope gave Shane a hug. The three sat down.
HOPE: How's Kim?
SHANE: Kim? She's good. Yeah.
HOPE: Did she come with you?
SHANE: No, no she decided to stay in L.A. this time. So, how are you two?
HOPE: We're good. Ciara's getting ready to finish her second year at Salem U. Chelsea and Max are still taking care of the Pub. Shawn joined the force just recently.
BO: Yep. Following in his old man's footsteps.
SHANE: Good, that's good.
HOPE: So, what about your kids?
SHANE: Oh, they're fine. Yeah. You know, Andrew and Jeannie are both ISA now.
BO: I know. She's a big help to us down at the station.
SHANE: Yeah, that's good. As for Eve, well, you can never really tell with her, can you? It's always something.
BO: I know what you mean. So, just out of curiosity, is this visit for business or pleasure?
SHANE: It's uh, it is partly both, yeah.
BO: Well, partner, don't keep us in suspense. What brings you out here?
SHANE: As I said, well, it's a bit of both business and pleasure. The pleasure part is seeing you two chaps, as well as all my other mates here, and my youngest daughter. However, there is a business aspect to this visit, as well. One which I'm gonna need some help with.
HOPE: Well, Shane, you know that Bo and I will help you out with anything that you need.
SHANE: I'm glad to hear you say that, Hope. Very glad, indeed.
Shane's phone rang. He picked it up.
SHANE: Excuse me, I've gotta take this.
OUTSIDE BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE
Shane walked out and answered his phone.
SHANE: Donovan.
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SHANE: Oh, for god's sake, woman, give me a day, would you? I've only just got to Salem.
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SHANE: Yes, of course, I know how important this mission is.
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SHANE: Well, you're the one who thought it'd be a brilliant idea to come back here in the first place.
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SHANE: Look, I have a personal interest in this as well, so don't give me that attitude.
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SHANE: Right, I'll speak to you later, when you get here. I'm just about to check in with him.
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SHANE: Yes, the pleasure's all yours.
Shane hung up his phone and walked back inside.
BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE
SHANE: Bo, Hope, so sorry to have to run in and out, but I've gotta go.
HOPE: Is everything all right?
SHANE: Yes, of course. Of course. Everything's...peachy. I just have to...it's been a long day, and I should really be checking in to the motel.
BO: What about the mission?
SHANE: Oh, the mission...we'll discuss it another day. Don't wish to be rude, but must dash. Lovely to see you both again.
Shane quickly left.
HOPE: Now, what was all that about?
BO: I have no idea. But I'll tell you something, Fancy Face, I have a bad feeling about this.
HOPE: So do I. Shane seemed awfully nervous, especially after that phone call.
Bo nodded in agreement.
