- - -

Jenny kept focusing on the pregnancy stick that she held in front of her. At first she couldn’t feel it within the grasp of her fingertips. She was too overwhelmed from the results.

Carlos:

Well what does it say?

Jenny:

Two lines mean that you’re pregnant and one line means that you’re not.

Jenny hands Carlos the test for him to view it. He looks at it and his mouth drops.

Carlos:

You’re pregnant. We’re going to have a baby! This is so amazing chica!

Carlos hugs Jenny but tears begin to pour out of her eyes.

Carlos:

Oh chica, we’re going to-

Jenny:

NO! No. Don’t you realize what this means?

Carlos:

It means that our future is changing.

Jenny:

I wish it were that simple.

Carlos:

What are you trying to get at?

Jenny:

You and I are always were protected.

Carlos:

Yeah but I guess something leaked through and that something was fate.

Jenny:

You weren’t the only one I had sex with.

Carlos freezes in terror.

Carlos:

(realizing)

Oh my god.

Jenny:

Yeah I didn’t think that far ahead until now.

Carlos:

It has to be ours. It just has to.

Jenny:

Believe me, I want us to have a child I really do but we have to realize the reality of the situation.

Carlos:

(in denial)

This can’t be happening.

Jenny:

Carlos, this baby could be Nick’s!

- - -

- - -

Will makes his way to The Cue Ball, the same place where he once had a date with Mika at, but this time he was going to enjoy a night out alone. He sits at the bar until he sees Alicia playing pool with Sky. Will walks up behind her.

Will:

Howdy mate.

Alicia:

Your Australian lingo is atrocious. This is my friend Sky. Sky this is Will Pazner one of Jace’s neighbors.

Sky:

Nice to meet you.

Will:

Same here. Where's Jace?

Alicia:

Probably drinking back at the apartment. Listen I feel really bad about the other night. I didn’t mean to be as loud as I was.

Will:

And like I said, don’t worry about it.

Alicia gets a call on her cell phone. It’s Jace who sits outside of the apartment smoking a cigarette.

Alicia:

Hello?

Jace:

Where are you?

Alicia:

I’m out with some friends. You would know that if you were to place a tracking device on me.

Jace:

Oh baby if I could, I would. You wouldn’t want to know where I’d put it though.

Alicia:

I can think of a few places. What do you want?

Jace:

I want you to come back to my apartment so that we can have some fun. I’ll give you some balls to play with.

Alicia:

Funny.

(turning her head)

Will’s here so we can be as loud as we want.

Jace:

You’re with Will?

Alicia:

Yeah I-

Jace hangs up with Alicia. She turns her attention to Will and Sky.

Alicia:

I have to go. I’ll see you two around.

Will:

Do you need a ride?

Alicia:

No thanks. I’m good.

Alicia exits leaving Will to mingle with Sky.

Sky:

You know that she’s bi right?

Will:

No I didn’t. Are you trying to get with her?

Sky:

I wish. She’s a hot little number isn’t she? I think she’s all talk and that’s something that I don’t need. I’m already plotting against my current.

Will:

Good luck with that.

Sky:

You have a better chance with Alicia then I do.

Will:

Why would you say that?

Sky:

First off it’s obvious you have a little crush on her and second she’s having problems with her boyfriend. The guy’s a dick!

Will:

Oh you don’t say?

Sky:

I don’t like him at all. He treats her like crap but she won’t admit it.

Will:

Let me ask you something, Sky is it?

Sky:

Yes?

Will:

I need your help. The more info you can give me on those two, the better.

Sky:

What’s in it for me?

Will:

You need help getting back at your ex right?

Sky:

I do. It’s obvious that you like Alicia.

Will:

Then we’re going to very good friends.

- - -

Ava walks back to her room in the middle of the night. She literally runs into Nate who walks out of a grocery store with a grocery bag in his hand.

Ava:

Oh it’s you.

Nate:

Nice to see you too.

Ava:

Where’s your new groupie?

Nate:

Who Marli? I told you we’re not dating.

Ava:

Whatever.

Ava continues to walk on. Nate follows her.

Nate:

Why does it always seem like I’m the one who’s following you?

Ava:

If that’s how you feel, then maybe you should follow the signs that I don’t know what I want yet.

Nate:

You said the word yet so there has to be some sort of chance in there.

Ava:

Don’t look too much into it.

Ava notices Sky walking out of The Cue Ball. She stops and pulls Nate aside so that they can’t be seen.

Nate:

What are you doing?

Ava:

Just shut up for a second.

Ava watches Sky taking down Will’s number. Nate notices it too.

Nate:

Either my eyes have deceived me or the lesbian is becoming a hetero. Considering she hates anything with a penis.

Ava:

Oh I can’t believe she’s hanging around him.

Nate:

Who’s he?

Ava:

Like the worst person in the world. He’s the one who turned me into an alcoholic some years ago. This is great. My two exes are talking.

Nate:

Then maybe it’s a blessing those two are together.

Ava:

I just don’t know why she would do such a thing. What is she up to?

Nate:

(frustrated)

You know what? Instead of worrying about that butch bully, maybe you should start worrying about yourself.

Ava:

What?

Nate:

Why would you care about her? You broke up with her because she treated you badly. Then you have someone like me who’s willing to change his ways, settle down, and be a loving person to you. You know I would never say or do this for any girl but you just seem to care about that dyke!

Ava slaps Nate across the face for using that word.

Ava:

I hate that word.

Nate:

Why? Because you’re worried that you still might be one? Maybe you should question if you’re truly over her. If you are, you have my number.

Nate exits leaving Ava to feel a little bad about how she treated him.

- - -

Marissa is on her cell phone talking to a business partner while she waits outside for the glass elevator of The River Teal.

Marissa:

Yeah I’m staying at my brothers place. It’s saving me money and you cannot believe how rich this school is. Besides I’m going to make him a great offer doing whatever it is that he likes.

The elevator opens and she gets on it by herself.

Marissa:

No. I have a legit job in my family’s eyes so while I’m gone I need you watch over the business for me. Got it? Good. When the time’s right, we’ll migrate the business to Point Palace. Hopefully my brother could be our guinea pig. I just have to get rid of his no good girlfriend to do that. Which will be no problem at all. Bye.

Marissa hangs up the phone and walks over to John and Alley’s table. Their backs are turned to her.

John:

Promise me you’ll be good tonight.

Alley:

I don’t like her. I’m sorry John it’s just a vibe.

John:

You will. After tonight I’m sure you two are going to get along so well.

Marissa:

(overhearing them)

Who’s getting along? Me and Alley? I like her John. She has sass.

Alley:

(coy)

Thanks.

John opens Marissa’s chair for her to sit down on.

Marissa:

He’s such a gentlemen but I’m sure you already know that Alley. You are one lucky girl.

John:

Believe me she knows.

Alley:

I do.

Marissa:

And even though I know you two have been through so much-

Alley:

Wait! How do you know that?

Marissa:

I can’t reveal my sources but I can assure you that I’m not judging anyone.

John:

Damn it! Guy told you things. That’s great. When I get home I’m going to beat his ass.

Marissa:

You will do no such thing.

Alley:

Can we just enjoy our dinner in peace please?

Marissa:

Of course we can.

John:

This is a celebration sis. Thanks to you, I can follow my dreams of being a photographer.

Marissa:

You sure can. I talked to my marketing firm and they want you to start right away. They really think you’re talented.

Alley:

I think that’s great but John you might have to travel a lot and I know you don’t like to do that. Since you’d be away from L.J. and me.

Marissa:

Listen Alley. I think that this is my brother’s decision, not yours!

Alley begins to flare up. She digs her hands into the stem of her wine glass. John looks at her and knows exactly what she was going to do next.

John:

(whispering in her ear)

Don’t even think about throwing that on her. It costs way too much.

Alley stands up.

Alley:

Please excuse me.

Alley exits to go to the bathroom leaving Marissa and John alone.

John:

It’s a wonderful opportunity.

Marissa:

And it’s obvious that you want to do it. Don’t let anyone hold you back from your dreams! Not even your girlfriend.

- - -

The next afternoon, a press conference has been called by Bryan to discuss a huge issue. The reporters and other students gather because the buzz about Nan’s return surfaced with a huge impact. Outside of the administration wing, Blake takes Leon aside to talk to him with Dylan by his side.

Leon:

You know that I had to do it. I’m sorry.

Blake:

I understand, I truly do. But here’s my side of the story…

Dylan:

Hey we all know that Bryan's just as bad as Nan. When Blake was gone, he was trying to buy out the school, and I even caught him trying to forge Blake's name. So there you go Leon, you can print tha-

Dylan places his hand near his upper thigh.

Blake:

Are you okay?

Dylan:

I’m fine dude. I think I might skip out. This is just way too much to handle. Get the justice you deserve!

Dylan shakes Blake’s hand and exits. Blake gives Leon his quote as Bryan made his way to the stage.

Bryan:

I would like to thank everyone for coming on such short notice. We’re here to discuss yet again something that we wish to forget from this school’s past…the infamous gala explosion. Now I know that the story you all were led to believe was that Nan Sheridan was accused of the arson and that I, myself, had something to do with it.

Reporter:

Where’s your proof Mister Daniels?

Bryan:

Right here.

Nan makes her way to the stage. She looks to the crowd with teary eyes.

Bryan:

I’ll let Nan tell her side of the story.

Nan:

I know that you all must hate me but that was what President Hammerton wanted you to think. He found a note that was forged by someone trying to pretend like they were me but it wasn’t. The night of the gala explosion, I found the person who did it. It was a male who…

Nan stops and begins to break down with fake tears.

Nan:

He wasn’t right. I saw what he was doing and we struggled over the matches but before I knew it I was flown into some bushes. The incident was terrible.

One of the spectators in the crowd was Will who kept shaking his head. Nan looks at him and smiles. There was nothing he could do because of their catch 22. He couldn’t accuse her or she would turn him in for the things that she knew he did. Like giving him the explosives. Instead Will decided to stay.

Bryan:

Now I know that this was very hard and traumatic for Nan so we will take questions.

Will:

(screaming)

Did you kill her?

Nan:

Excuse me?

Will:

Did you kill my girlfriend? Was it you?

Nan:

No Will. You might've just gotten here a little late but it wasn't me. I would never do such a thing.

Will:

Yeah because you're an angel.

Nan:

So are you.

Nan glares at Will who backs down.

Blake:

I have a question. Why did you feel the need to impersonate my dead wife? It was so convenient that Bryan returned around the same time.

Nan:

Blake I think that you need a hug. Unfortunately there’s nothing we can do to bring back London. God rest her soul.

Blake:

You’re a liar! Everyone in this school knows it. Same goes to you Bryan. You conniving snake.

Bryan:

(to the audience)

May I also bring to everyone’s attention that Mister Hammerton actually attacked Nan the other day. It’s all in the latest issue of The Point Palace Inquiry.

Mark:

I have another question.

Bryan notices Mark from the previous press conference. Bryan was worried that he might say something to ruin his cover.

Mark:

Miss Sheridan are you accusing Mister Hammerton for having something to do with the explosion?

Nan:

No I wouldn’t. I just think that it’s petty that he would try to make it look like we did it.

Mark:

May I ask where you were for so long?

Nan:

I was in a hospital, recuperating. There are still some burn scars to prove it.

Blake:

Here’s another burn for you missy. Officer Wendell arrest them.

Bryan:

What?

Officer Wendell:

Nice to see you again Miss Sheridan. It’s time that the authorities handled everything.

Nan:

But I-

Officer Wendell:

But nothing. Nan Sheridan and Bryan Daniels you are arrested for the suspicions of arson and faking a death. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you both say and do will be held against you in a court of law.

Blake smiles as Nan and Bryan are arrested. Blake takes the stage.

Blake:

This concludes our conference!

- - -

Dylan watched the news reports about the scene that had went down earlier in the day. Students were confused on who they believed. In a recent poll, Blake’s story was checking out more than Nan’s but as the reporter pointed out, her story was valid. Dylan shuts off the television and skips into bed. He folds his hands to pray.

Dylan:

Why god? I don’t ask for much. Anything that I do or anything that I’ve sinned for, I’ve always wanted forgiveness. Why me?

A tear pours out of Dylan’s eye and onto this pillow. He gets a knock on his door but doesn’t get up to answer it. After a third knock, Carrie makes her way into his room.

Carrie:

(calling out to him)

Dylan? Are you here?

Dylan:

I’m in bed.

Carrie walks in and finds him in his bed with the pillow over his face. The room was dark, she opens up a window to let some light in.

Dylan:

Did I ask you to come in here and lighten things up? I was trying to sleep.

Carrie:

Wow you’re snippy today. Are you sure it’s not your time of the month? Maybe I should let you borrow a pad of mine.

Dylan:

I’m not having it today Carrie.

Carrie:

What is it? Why? What’s up?

Dylan:

(raising his voice)

Like I’ve told you and everyone else a thousand times before, it’s nothing!

Carrie:

Nothing is what you told me when I asked you who you were talking to.

Dylan:

Seriously you’re being ridiculous.

Carrie:

Me? You’ve slumped into some sort of depression and I don’t know why. Is it because of the DiMarco fiasco?

Dylan:

(sarcastic)

Oh yeah like that’s it.

Carrie:

Way to humor me a hole!

Dylan’s room phone rings. Carrie answers it but Dylan quickly gets out of bed to retreieve it.

Dylan:

Hello?

Rebecca:

Hi it’s Rebecca.

Carrie:

Fine be that way.

Carrie exits his bedroom and goes into his living room.

Dylan:

Did the test results come back?

Rebecca:

They did and it’s not good.

Dylan:

Great.

Carrie:

What is going on Rebecca?

Dylan & Rebecca:

CARRIE?

Carrie had placed them on speaker phone located in the living room without them knowing.

Carrie:

Yeah so I want to know what’s going on and I want to know now! What’s wrong with Dylan?

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