Chapter 12

Charlie sits up sharply. Shannon says "Charlie, are you alright?"

Charlie looks ariund the room to Shannon and says "Fine."

Shannon says "I'm only asking because you've done that twice today."

Charlie says "I'm fine."

Shannon says "If you say so." Charlie reaches for the bag of books at the side of the couch and places them on the coffee table. "What are those for? If you don't mind me asking."

Charlie says "Club."

Charlie places her mobile phone next to the books and begins to work. Shannon says "You want a drink?"

Charlie says "I can get it."

Shannon says "I was getting one anyway. Juice?" Charlie nods. Shannon goes to the kitchen and makes the drinks. "Have you eaten?"

Charlie says "Not hungry."

Shannon puts Charlie's drink down next to the books and sits back at the computer with her drink. Charlie's phone alarm goes off. Shannon jumps and says "What was that?"

Charlie says "Alarm. Sorry." Charlie closes the books, puts her phone in her pocket, stands up and grabs her jacket. "Bye."

Charlie leaves. Shannon looks at her computer screen and says "Alone again."