“Yeah were fine.  I just need some… advice.”  I said slowly trying to choose my words.

“Advice?  Well sure.  I’ll see what I can do.”  She said.  

I took a deep breath.  “Kyla and I can’t decide if we should tell the truth about LA.”

“You mean about the Carmen situation?”  She questioned slowly.  I nodded even though she could see and mm hmm’ed my confirmation softly over the phone line.

“Geez Ash thats a tough one.  Can I ask why the sudden change of mind.  You were so tight about keeping the secret here in LA what changed your mind.”  Chelsea’s voice was respectful and I admired that.  I never felt awkward answering her questions.  No matter how touchy the situation.  She could ask me about anything and I’d probably tell her.

“Spencer -the girl I told you about- her dad’s a cop and honestly the secret is kinda killing us.  I just can’t decide what to do.  I know I could very possibly get in trouble myself but I think taking down Carmen is important.  I mean who knows whats going on there.”  I said sounding exasperated by the end.  

“A cop?  Do you trust him?”  She asked knowing my history with cops.

“I do.  We had a rough start but the mans like a second father to me.”  I said in all honestly.  You could it in my voice.  

“Well then I think you should tell.  If Carmen gets exposed that could help a lot more people.  Who knows what else we’ll find.”  She said truly interested in helping us.  “There hasn’t been much news about that Jordan kid and the car.  I don’t know what their trying to do there but they’re not releasing much to the public.”  

I nodded.  “I think I’m going to do it then.”  I said.  “Thanks a lot Chels.”

“Your welcome.  I’m glad I got to hear from you.  LA’s been far to quiet with you girls gone.  

‘Chelsea who are you talking to?’

‘Ashley.’

Sorry Ash hold on.  I think Clay wants to speak to you.”  She said.  There was some ruffling and Clay came on the line.