Shane would never hundred perfect be better. After what happened in Paris and the things he saw...A part of him had remained back there. He had a hard time trusting people he didn't know. Questioning their motives, especially sweet looking old ladies. Although, he was getting better. When he first came home, he couldn't close his eyes without seeing the blood. He had felt like a small boy again, as much as he had needed his mother to comfort him.<br/><br/>There was no way Shane could have lived alone, although he had his own apartment before going to Paris. He needed people with him, to remind him that Paris was in his past. As time had passed, Shane didn't think about Paris as much. The hotel didn't consume his every thought. Not like it had at first. Being with Sissy helped. This new house would help too. He could focus on his future with her, instead of his past.<br/><br/>Shane's parents adored Sissy. They were very happy he had met her. Especially when they realized he wasn't trying to use her to replace Diane. Diane had been a big part of Shane's life, but she was gone. He missed her but he wasn't in love with her anymore. His heart belonged to Sissy now.<br/><br/>Shane grinned seeing Sissy blush.<br/><br/>"That's true, but it'll be fun trying."<br/><br/>He told her with a wink. She was very adorable to Shane when she was blushing. Shane was glad she approved of his idea of inviting their families and Paul over. He wanted her to get to know Paul better. He'd like his wife and best friend to be good friends themselves.<br/><br/>It was hard to believe this place was all theirs. A house like this, one would think you'd need to be wealthy, very wealthy. Like the actor, Martin Hayes, or his agent, Rich Porter, had been. He made a face when those two names hit him. Both men were gone, just like Diane was. He didn't like thinking of either man. Because of them, Diane had been at the hotel. Although, he had to remember what Doctor Monroe had said. She had made her choice. She had chosen to marry Martin and stay by his side. That was not Shane's fault. Although sometimes he thought it was, like if he had fought her harder about it, she would have left Martin and she'd still be alive.<br/><br/>Diane, Martin, and Rich were gone, Shane told himself. They were in the past and this house and Sissy was his future. It was better to focus on the future. Sissy was right, it wouldn't take long to get settled in. The house was almost too big for all their things.<br/><br/>"I'll do that, while you get your kitchen ready."<br/><br/>Shane suggested to his wife about the movers. He knew she liked to cook. He enjoyed her cooking a lot. He saw her insecurity about baking cookies for the neighbors. It was a fancy part of town. If the neighbors were liked Rich, then they would look down at her for it. But Shane didn't care what the neighbors thought. He touched her cheek.<br/><br/>"I think you should. If they don't like the gesture, then we know not to talk to them."<br/><br/>Shane replied to Sissy.