Claire had finally gotten Shane to come into the 20th century and
buy a laptop computer. "Can you see me?" Claire said adjusting the
lens of her video phone. "Surprisingly enough, yes I can" Shane said,
"This is strange talking to you on this little microphone staring at a
little screen", "I know, it's been too long since we've been
together." Shane had come for a couple of days when he could but it
wasn't nearly enough time for either of them. "It's time for you to
come to Ireland and meet my family" Shane said leaning into the
camera, "They're dying to meet you, and I really want you here with
me", "I can't right now, I don't have any vacation time left". He
never made her job any less important than his but at this comment he
rolled his eyes. "The Mouse can live without you for a week or two.
Think of it, green grass meeting the mountains rolling into the ocean.
Riding through the countryside, pub hopping, moonlit nights" his eyes
pleading with her. He was 5000 miles away and he could still make her
melt. "I'll ask for a leave of absence. Anything to see you look at me
like that again", "Wait til you see how I look at you when I get you
in my arms again" Shane said mischieviously. "I'll be on the next
plane" she said laughing. "Are you serious?" Blowing him a kiss she
nodded, "Yes I'm serious. I'm calling work right now, Mickey will
kick my ass. Love you." Leaning as close as he could to the camera he
whispered, "I love you too darling, seeya soon."

Chapter 8

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