- - -

Alley opens the hotel room door and walks in on John taking pictures of the nude models getting very physical together. John seems reluctant to take the pictures. He stops and looks at Antonio.

John:

I can’t do this.

Antonio:

Take a break then.

Alley:

What the hell is going on?

John is surprised to find Alley standing in front of him with her mouth dropped.

John:

Alley what are you doing here?

John takes Alley outside of the room to talk with her.

Alley:

I can ask you the same thing. I only came to see if you wanted to spend some time together after work but hey if you want to go and make some porn by all means whatever pays the bills.

Alley begins to walk away until John grabs her arm.

John:

Can I at least explain myself?

Alley:

What that you’re a porno king pervert?

John:

No. I had no idea that this was what I was going to be shooting. This is confusing to me and quite frankly, I can’t do this.

Alley:

If it’s worth the money then go ahead. It’s such a shame though, everything for us seems to be falling a part. If it’s not your sister that’s coming between us then it’s your career. John you need to find out what it is you’re doing or what it is that you truly want in life. I’ll see you around.

John:

Alley wait-

Alley quickly leaves the hotel hallway. John pulls out his cell phone and calls Marissa.

Marissa:

Hey how’s your photo shoot going?

John:

Wonderful. I loved the part when the models started humping each other!

Marissa:

What?

John:

Yeah. Antonio shoots porn.

Marissa:

I didn’t know this. John this is embarrassing. I- I’m sorry.

John:

What’s worse is that Alley somehow found out about it.

Marissa:

Oh my god. I really didn’t want to have to be the one to tell you this but…I think Alley’s a porn star. Antonio told me that he recognized her before. Maybe that was where it’s from.

John:

No she’s not!

Marissa:

How did she find out about where the shoot was? I didn’t tell her and you obviously didn’t. It’s funny how she just shows up out of the blue. You caught her in the act. Just think about it. Maybe it’s best that you found out this way.

John:

(screaming)

I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK ANYMORE!

(calming down)

These are just accusations.

Marissa:

I would never lie to you. She has some sort of past that she didn’t want coming out.

Marissa hangs up with John as John looks back into the room. Antonio walks back out.

Antonio:

Well are you going to continue?

- - -

- - -

After a long silent drive back to his apartment, Carlos opens Jenny’s car door to let her out but she is reluctant to have him help her.

Jenny:

It’s fine. I can get out myself.

Carlos turns the lights in the living room and throws his keys down.

Carlos:

I think I need some sleep.

Jenny:

Don’t you think we need to talk about this?

Carlos is silent but looks away from her.

Carlos:

Of course we need to but I didn’t think it would be so soon.

Jenny:

Why because I need time to digest that I lost my rapist’s child?

Carlos:

I don’t know how to respond or what to say to you.

Jenny:

Let’s move on Jenny or we can try to forget about it chica. Maybe something along the lines of that.

Carlos:

You just lost a child. Don’t you have any remorse?

Jenny:

Remorse? I didn’t want this baby inside of me.

Carlos is stunned by what she just told him.

Carlos:

Did you-

Jenny:

(cracking)

YES! I wanted an abortion. I didn’t care how. If it was via a pill, falling down a flight of steps, or in my case purposely tripping over something to hurt myself, at least it happened.

Carlos:

Okay.

Jenny:

I’m not sorry. You can’t blame me for this.

Carlos:

You could’ve killed yourself.

Jenny:

I know that what happened was a bit rash but how could you honestly raise a child from a man that you hated? A man who tried ripping us a part far worse than C.C. or Nan!

Carlos:

Great let’s bring up more of the past.

Jenny:

We need a future. The past just keeps hurting us. That’s why I think I want to be alone tonight.

Carlos:

Yeah…me too.

Carlos looks at her for a moment before walking out, leaving her to be alone, something that he didn't want to do.

- - -

The next morning, Ava wakes up next to Nate in her bed. Ava kisses his chest to see if he would wake up. With one eye he does.

Ava:

Good morning.

Nate:

Good morning to you too.

Ava:

Did you have fun last night?

Nate:

Having no sex at all was fun. It was very refreshing to just cuddle and spoon.

Ava:

Great. Now get out.

(chuckles)

I’m just kidding but I do need to get my day started.

Nate gets out of her bed and walks around in his boxers.

Nate:

I’m also surprised that I could keep my pants on.

Ava:

Me too!

All of a sudden there’s a knock on Ava’s door. She puts on a robe and sees who it is. Her smile turns to panic when she finds Sky in her crutches.

Sky:

Hi babe.

Ava:

Um…hi. What are you doing here?

Sky makes her way through Ava’s living room. Ava quickly runs to her bedroom and signals for Nate to be quiet. She then shuts the door and gives her attention back to Sky.

Sky:

Why are you so jittery?

Ava:

No reason, I’m just happy to see you.

Sky:

I waited up for you last night. I was kind of disappointed that you didn’t show up.

Ava:

Did you call me?

Sky:

I did. I left you specific instructions on how to make your way into my bedroom.

Ava:

I was so tired that I didn’t even hear the phone ring.

Sky:

Shame.

Ava:

You know what? I have a great idea. Why don’t we go out for some breakfast. My treat.

Sky:

That sounds like a plan. I can wait while you get ready.

Ava:

I could never do that to you. We’ll meet up in your room. I have to take a shower anyway and-

Sky:

Then we can take on together.

Sky starts to open her bedroom door but Ava jumps in front of it.

Ava:

NO! I think it would be best if we just meet up. Okay hun?

Sky:

Do you have a guy in there?

Ava begins to laugh nervously.

Sky:

Of course not. My girl loves one thing and only one thing. I’ll see you soon.

Sky exits and Ava opens the door to Nate who obviously eavesdropped.

Nate:

Wow you’re amazing. First you’re seducing a straight guy and then you’re lying to your lesbian ex which from the sounds of it turns out to still be your current! Back to old habits or are you just trying to have the best of both worlds?

- - -

Blake and Dylan have lunch at the newly popular Azario’s Restaurant. A waiter brings them their drinks.

Blake:

You seem like you’ve won the lottery.

Dylan:

That’s because I practically have. You know how I wasn’t feeling well, it was because I had cancer.

Blake:

Dylan you should have told me.

Dylan:

The truth was I didn’t tell anyone but I got the proper surgery necessary and I’m cured.

Blake:

I'm really happy for you. I just wish I could've done something for you.

Dylan:

I’ll be back into work very soon. I know you’re going to need as much help as possible fighting off Bryan or Nan.

Blake:

Nan hasn’t been fighting me lately but Bryan’s a different story. He made me punch him the jaw in front of the other board members.

Dylan:

I’m sure they wished they could have done the same thing.

Blake and Dylan laugh at his joke.

Blake:

How’s the love life?

Dylan:

Carrie and I are great. What about you? How’s it going after London?

Blake:

I’ve finally made my peace that she’s gone. I’ve moved on and I’m dating again but there’s just something about her.

Dylan:

When you start having doubts that’s not a good thing.

Blake:

She’s nice and she’s hot but she also dated Nate Mavick.

Dylan:

Gross. She better get checked then.

Blake:

I like her except I feel like she’s keeping secrets from me.

Dylan:

All girls do. I’m sure it’s nothing. Enjoy your life because you never know when you can be taken away from it.

Blake:

That’s good advice man.

Dylan:

Look I don’t want to spoil anything but there’s something big that’s going to be happening very soon. Everyone who means the most to me, will for sure be involved.

- - -

Agatha works hard at The Palace Café alongside Ginny. Tanisha walks in. She smiles at Agatha and smirks at Ginny.

Ginny:

You should smile a little more, then you won’t come off as a smug bitch.

Tanisha:

That’s wonderful customer friendliness you have there. I’d love to have you get fired.

Ginny:

I dare you!

Tanisha:

(to Agatha)

Can you take a break?

Agatha:

Sure I can. I can give even give breaks. It’s just the perks of being a manager.

Tanisha:

That’s what I came to talk to you about. You remember how I told you that you might be able to follow you dreams?

Agatha:

Vaguely.

Tanisha:

I know for a fact that this place is up for ownership.

Agatha:

You don’t say!

Tanisha:

Yeah all you have to do is put a bid in with the school board and The Palace Café could be all yours.

Agatha:

Interesting. Ginny never mentioned a thing to me. She knows that’s what I really wanted to do.

Tanisha:

She’s a selfish bitch who wants it all for herself.

Agatha:

I can’t believe she would do that!

Tanisha:

We should team up and go for it. If we put our bids in together we’ll be able to get it.

Agatha:

If I get ownership of the café, then what do you get?

Tanisha:

Satisfaction. Go after what you really want.

Tanisha exits. After watching them together Ginny walks over to talk to her.

Ginny:

What was that all about?

Agatha:

Nothing. She was interested in something that’s all.

Ginny:

Honestly that girl is bad news.

Agatha:

(uttering under her breath)

You little liar!

- - -

In Carrie’s apartment, she gets a call on her cell phone. She answers it without seeing who was on the caller ID.

Carrie:

Hello?

Juliana:

Hey it’s me.

Carrie:

Long time no see.

Juliana:

Sorry for being so distant. There’s family business that I needed to attend to.

Carrie:

Let me guess, someone was trying to tread on your territory in Lexington?

Juliana:

Close. There’s a millionaire politician trying to take me down.

Carrie:

That’s great to hear.

Juliana:

How’ve you been?

Carrie:

(sighing)

Let’s see, I find out that my boyfriend has cancer, and my ex boyfriend’s sister is my mother. It’s been pretty interesting.

Juliana:

Is Dylan okay?

Carrie:

Yes he’s fine.

Juliana:

I called because I wanted to continue a relationship with you.

Carrie:

Our relationship is kind of…strange. If you can call it that.

Juliana:

Victor ran away.

Carrie:

Can you blame him?

Juliana:

I’m worried about him.

Carrie:

He’s mad for the same reason I am. That you weren’t honest with us.

Juliana:

How could have I been honest? I didn’t know that I was pregnant by your father. I thought it was a boyfriend I was seeing but when I gave you up for adoption, I didn’t know that Michael and Mary Ann would take you in. Your dad is a very secretive guy.

Carrie:

So when did you find out?

Juliana:

You started seeing Victor and I did the research. The adoption agency told me who you were and that was when I figured everything out. I just couldn't say anything.

Carrie:

Too bad you couldn’t have told me earlier. Bye mom!

- - -

In Will’s apartment, the house is throwing yet another party, which Will decides to go to with Rena. Before they walk inside, Rena stops him.

Rena:

You don’t have to do this if you really don’t want to.

Will:

What makes you say that?

Rena:

Because I know the truth.

Will:

Hey I’m just looking to have a good time. I’m hoping that I can have a good time with you. If I didn’t like you, I wouldn’t be here with you right now.

Rena:

That’s just it. You don’t like me. You like Alicia.

Will shakes his head.

Will:

My feelings are changing. You’ll see what I mean.

Will opens the door and walk in together, hand in hand. Alicia surfs through over numerous party goers to talk to Will and Rena.

Alicia:

Hey you guys it’s so good to see you.

Rena:

Yeah Will here talked me into going.

Will:

It wasn’t hard. I just had to twist her arm a bit.

(to Rena)

Can I get you something to drink?

Rena:

That would be great.

Before exiting to the keg, Will looks at Rena and smiles. He then places his hand on the side of her cheek and kisses her. She felt completely off guard but flashes him a warm smile.

Alicia:

How are things going between you two? You two are already at the kissing stage, that’s a good a sign.

Rena:

It’s too fast to say but I think I like him.

Alicia:

That’s completely awesome. He really is a nice guy.

Rena:

He sure is.

As Will pours Rena and himself a drink, Jace comes up next to him.

Jace:

That was a cute little stunt you pulled the other night.

Will:

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Jace:

Don’t play stupid with me.

Will:

That’s actually not so hard. You’re either abusive or drunk which makes it all too easy.

Jace:

By the way, I’m not buying you and Rena. That little kiss you two shared was worse acting than you denying how you want my girlfriend.

Will:

It’s the real deal my friend.

Jace:

I wouldn’t believe you even if you two started doing it on the floor.

Will:

Why don’t you go and drink some more. That seems to be the only thing you’re good at. I’m sure it’ll ignite your pathetic paranoia.

Jace:

Remember what I told you…buddy ole pal.

Jace puts his arm around Will’s shoulder.

Jace:

Stay the hell away from my girlfriend or else!

- - -

The next evening, Marli waits for Blake on another date at The River Teal. She sits at a bar and orders herself a drink. Someone sits next to her, she thinks it’s Blake, but it turns out to be Bryan.

Bryan:

It’s very nice to see you again. Marli right?

Marli:

Wish I could say the same. I don’t think that my date would appreciate you being here. It might just start another brawl.

Bryan:

That would be fun. I want as many people as possible to know what a hot headed jerk your date really is.

Marli:

I think you’re confused about the jerk part. Please excuse me.

Marli walks away with her drink in hand to avoid him but Bryan steps in front of her.

Bryan:

I just want to commend you on what a smart girl you are.

Marli:

And why is that?

Bryan:

You obviously know how to work your way up to the top.

Marli:

Did you say jerk? Maybe you meant pig.

Bryan:

We all know what a loser Hammerhead is but if you want to continue to be a loser then go ahead and ruin your life.

Marli:

I don’t know you and already I don’t like you.

Bryan:

Maybe it’s because I speak the truth dear. Get out while you can because you’ll go from being really smart, to really stupid if you don't!

Marli:

(to the bartender)

Drinks are on him.

Marli throws her drink in Bryan’s face but before she exits, she sees a plate full of dinner rolls and shoves one in Bryan’s mouth. Bryan spits the roll out and laughs to himself.

Bryan:

Looks like I have a new target to get closer to owning Point Palace.

- - -

Jenny walks along the sidewalks of the campus. She looks at a note that she received from Carlos. It reads ‘Meet me at 889 Walden Road. Love, Carlos.’ Her curiosity was killing her. She gets up to a house which she had never seen before. Jenny rings the door bell. The door opens and Nan reveals herself. Jenny is shocked to see her.

Jenny:

What?! You’re alive! Huh?

Nan:

Surprised to see me?

Jenny:

We all thought you were dead!

Nan:

Please come in, let me explain a lot to you.

Jenny reluctantly walks into Nan’s home. After hearing that a guest had arrived, Anna Lee hides behind a wall to eavesdrop.

Nan:

It’s very nice to see you. You look good considering. I hope my tricky note didn’t get you lost.

Jenny:

Do you know how freeing this school thought they were of you?

Nan:

Hey I made a very public return. I know you might have been going through so much in your life to not turn on a news station or pick up a news paper.

Jenny:

What do you mean going through so much?

Nan:

Let’s take you back Jenny. I know you remember when you convinced Will to run me over via a drunk Blake which resulted in my miscarriage.

Jenny:

You deserved everything you got.

Nan:

Guess what! When I was, dead, Nick was the one who took care of me while I was in hiding. Nick and I became really close. He told me all about how he had a thing for you and how he always wanted you. A little payment here and next thing you know I hired him to rape you. Oh and that little carbon copy C.C., yeah the reason why she didn’t last was because she was dumb and couldn’t light a candle to me. Had she not gone all coked out and killed him, my doctor puppet would have been doing a lot more evil things to you.

Jenny:

(shocked)

You did this? You hired Nick to rape me? I can’t believe that you hate me that much to do something so vile to me.

Nan:

Consider it your karma.

Anna Lee:

(whispering)

How could you do that Nan?

Jenny:

You-

Nan:

Bitch?

Jenny:

I had an abortion recently. Did you know that or were you too busy plotting away at everyone who ever stood up to you? People like me!

Nan:

Karma’s a bitch. Just like myself. You took away the one thing that could've brought Blake and I together. I never forgave you for that! That's why I did what I did.

Jenny:

I loathe you!

Nan:

Bring it on!

Jenny lunges for Nan’s throat and begins to strangle her. Nan grabs her hair and throws her over a chair. Jenny gets up and throws the chair at Nan who ducks just in the time. Jenny latches on to Nan’s hair and slams her face up against the wall, having a painting fall to the ground. Nan pushes Jenny off of her. Anna Lee catches her to break up the fight.

Jenny:

What the hell?

Anna Lee:

Nan is all you said really true? You caused this girl to have an abortion?

Nan:

I can explain.

Jenny:

(confused)

Tracie?

Anna Lee:

No. I’m Anna Lee, Nan’s confused triplet!

Jenny:

I’m going to get Carlos and he’s going to arrest you. Both of you.

Nan:

The hell you are.

(to Anna Lee)

Stop her!

Anna Lee shakes her head so Nan runs after Jenny who was right about to exit. Nan grabs a ceramic figurine off of her coffee table and hits Jenny in the back of the head, knocking her out. Jenny falls to the ground.

Anna Lee:

Why did you do that? You could’ve killed her.

Nan:

Just shut up and grab her feet. I’ll explain everything to you if you help me.

Anna Lee freezes in terror.

Nan:

Look this girl has ruined my life. One time she kidnapped me. What goes around, comes around. Now help me.

Anna Lee and Nan drag Jenny’s body into the dark, empty lair that Nan liked to place her sister in. Once they push her body in, Nan shuts the door and locks it.