Spencer was stuck on the word hospital. She remembered Kyla heading over to London rather hastily and she spent a good month there, but back then anything to do with Ashley had been a no-go area with Spencer, so she never asked the reason for the impromptu visit.

“Why were you in the hospital?”

Ashley sighed and gazed out the window for a moment before turning back to look at her. When she did, her usually warm brown eyes were almost black with the remembered sadness of that day.

“I’m going to tell you my whole, sad little story Spence, but not today. I just want us to have some fun today, buy a beautiful house for Glen and Kyla and have good Cuban food. The serious stuff can wait just a little bit, don’t you think?”

Spencer knew that if she wanted the story now, Ashley would tell her, but she could understand that today was not the day for sad stories. She sensed that Ashley wanted a little time to think it over before having that conversation and she decided to give it to her.

“Sure Ash, whenever you’re ready.”

Ashley gave her a smile, but did not say anything more. The rest of the flight they just sat there, hands held tightly together.

When they finally stepped out of the airport in Miami, they were over come with heat. It was the hot, humid heat of the tropics, making your clothes cling to your instantly clammy body. Spencer could not say she honestly minded, as the view of Ashley with her shirt clinging to her like that was rather good. She had a suspicion that Ashley was giving her the same satisfied once over as her shirt was not doing any better.

“Come on, Spence, I’m pretty sure that guys our ride.”

Spencer shook her head when she spotted the limousine and driver waiting in the no park zone.

“You got us a limo?”

Ashley just grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the black limo.

“Come on, Spence, I’ve got money coming out of my ears. Why not get a limo if you can afford one?”

She figured in Ashley Land that made sense, so she went with it. Ashley beat the driver to the door and held it open for Spencer, slipping in beside her afterwards. The air conditioner was on full blast and both let out a relieved sigh.