- - -

Everything was a blur when Jenny woke up. She tries desperately to get out of the room that entrapped her. With all her might, she pounds on the door.

Jenny:

(screaming)

OPEN THIS DOOR NAN!

Jenny looks around at her surroundings. It was a dimly lit, basement like setting, where there were two doors on either side of her. She goes over to the other door and tries opening it but it’s locked too.

Jenny:

Damn it!

There was nothing that she can do. All of a sudden, she sees a flat screen television mounted in the wall. Jenny begins to observe it until it turns on automatically and she sees Nan smiling.

Nan:

Welcome to your hell Jenny. I have to say that out of all of my enemies, I’ve missed you the most. As you can see, this will be your new setting. Don’t worry though, I’ll take good care of you. You’ll be fed and you’ll have bathroom privileges when need be.

Jenny:

Why are you doing this?

Nan:

Because Jenny, I want something that you never deserved. Carlos!

Jenny:

I thought you gave that up years ago.

Nan:

Of course not. Out of all of the guys I’ve ever wanted, he’s the one who’s touched me the most.

Jenny:

Too bad bitch. He’s mine and he will always be mine.

Nan:

Now is that anyway to talk to your captor?

Jenny:

Let me out of here!

Nan:

I don’t think so. That would be like letting a tiger out of its cage. You’re going to be entertained because I’m going to be broadcasting how Carlos and I will be together. I got the idea from some reality shows and maybe a few soap operas but you know me, I always like to put a new twist on things. If you’re lucky, I’ll get you some popcorn and some tissues for your tears. Bye dear!

Nan shuts off the television screen and turns around to find Anna Lee shocked.

- - -

- - -

Anna Lee doesn’t know what to say to her sister. Nan begins to walk away until Anna Lee stops her.

Anna Lee:

What is wrong with you?

Nan:

Me? What’s wrong with me? That girl ruined my life. She kidnapped me and made me lose my baby.

Anna Lee:

Is that the truth?

Nan:

I wouldn’t lie about it and you heard her, she didn’t deny anything.

Anna Lee:

I can’t believe my sister’s a kidnapper.

Nan:

Look, I’m going to throw all the cards out on the table for you. The reason why I need her in there is because the guy I fell in love with, she of course stole from me, so while she’s in there…I’m going to be with him.

Anna Lee:

I thought you were with Bryan. He really likes you.

Nan:

Don’t even get me started on that. We’re over with.

Jenny’s cell phone goes off and Nan sees that it’s Carlos calling. Anna Lee grabs it and looks at it like a bomb.

Anna Lee:

What do we do with it?

Nan:

You just let me handle that. There’s something else I want you to learn about your sis. I’m smart and I always have a plan. Do I have your word that you won’t tell anyone what I did?

Anna Lee:

Of course Nan. I’ll even help you out when need be.

Nan:

Good. I can’t wait to see you Carlos.

- - -

On the set of “Blue Crystal,” Carlos takes a break from filming and waits to leave a message for Jenny.

Carlos:

Hey chica it’s me. I don’t like the way we ended things and I want you to know that, I’m not judging you for what you did. I love you. So when you get this, call me immediately. Bye.

Carlos hangs up and runs into his co-star Ian Hadley, the casting director Carinia, and the show's director Henry.

Carinia:

Carlos we wanted to let you know that we have made a few final decisions for the new Heather recasts.

Ian:

Any word yet on C.C.?

Carlos:

Last time we heard she’s been locked up for good. That’s where she belongs.

Henry:

It doesn’t look good when our main star has a drug problem and it’s blasted all over the gossip pages. How can we forget that she’s also a murderer!

Carinia:

Believe me, whoever replaces her, won’t make the same mistake.

Ian:

I can’t wait to meet her. Hopefully she’s hot and we can have tons of sex scenes together.

Carlos:

(joking)

Too bad Heather’s character is with Miguel.

Ian:

(joking to Henry)

Can we change that?

Henry:

Hey I’m only a director, not a writer! The crew’s moving to Set D. We’ll finish up with Gary and Miguel’s scene in the next hour. Good luck you two.

Ian:

Thanks. I’m going to go over lines. If we have some time, we should rehearse. Later man.

Ian and Henry exit.

Carinia:

I know that things might have been bad for you and Jenny but…things will look up.

Carlos:

You’re right. We’ve survived much more. I can’t even tell you about this one girl who tried breaking us up. Just like C.C., she’s out of our lives.

Carinia gives Carlos a sympathetic pat before exiting. He then gets a text message from Jenny.

Carlos:

(reading)

I’ve gone away for a while. I needed some time to myself.

(depressed)

Great. What else can go wrong?

- - -

Dylan and Carrie walk down College Avenue, holding hands. Carrie looks into a few windows. When she looks at Dylan, he kisses her on the cheek.

Carrie:

I know shopping isn’t your thing.

Dylan:

And I know that it’s yours so I’ll deal. Besides, I’m happy to be with you.

Carrie:

(joking)

Maybe you should have cancer more often. Your spirits are really high.

Dylan:

It left me with a new outlook on life. I don’t take anything for granted.

Carrie:

Good.

(changing the subject)

In speaking of taking this for granted, I…I got a call yesterday that kind of bothered me.

Dylan:

Really?

Carrie:

Yeah. Juliana called me. She was trying to make amends and she told me that Victor’s disappeared.

Dylan:

Can you blame him?

Carrie:

I said the same exact thing. I just feel bad because even though I was able to get through the situation with you by my side, he doesn’t have anyone.

Dylan:

I’m sure Mister Mafioso junior has joined some sort of support group.

Carrie:

Even though I know we’ll never be together again…we still have this connection.

Dylan:

Forget that because you have an even better love. One that’s not incestuous.

Dylan winks at her.

Carrie:

I just hope he’s okay. I truly wonder where he is though.

Carrie and Dylan walk right past Victor in disguise. Wearing sun glasses and a black leather jacket, he watches the two of them in love.

Victor:

We could’ve had something great. There’s no way that things could ever be fixed between us.

Through his sun glasses, a tear pours out onto his cheek.

Victor:

You’re the only girl who ever made me cry but I’ll be damned if I’m going to allow Juliana to use us.

Victor wipes his eyes and looks on. He then feels through his coat jacket and touches the end of his handgun.

- - -

Later on in the afternoon, Ava helps Sky take a seat at The Palace Café. Ava takes a sip out of her mug but doesn’t look at Sky. She couldn’t help but think of Nate.

Sky:

You know I am getting a lot better.

Ava:

That’s good to know.

Sky:

How about after this you and I spend some quality alone time together. I can give you a massage, one that I know will make your toes curl.

Ava:

(caught off guard)

Yeah sure whatever you want.

Sky:

Honey, you’re not paying attention to me. What’s up?

Ava:

I’m just worried about something that’s all.

Sky:

Worried about what?

Ava:

I didn’t mean to run you over. I seriously don’t know how it happened.

Sky:

It’s behind us now Ava. Let’s just move on.

Nate walks in and sees the two of them together.

Nate:

Hi.

Sky:

Bye.

Ava:

(to Sky)

Be nice.

Nate:

Mind if I join you?

Sky:

Actually I do mind. We want to keep this table disease free.

Nate shoots Ava a fed up look.

Nate:

You know I really never would wish bad upon people but I’m kind of happy that someone rammed their car into you Sky.

Sky:

Watch your mouth whore!

Ava:

Okay you two. Don’t make me separate you.

Nate:

(confident)

There’s something else that I would love for you to know about your girlfriend-

Ava’s face turns to panic and Nate picks up on it.

Sky:

What’s that?

Ava mouths the words ‘Please don’t tell’ to him.

Nate:

You still don’t deserve her a second time! Bye Ava.

Nate exits and Ava breathes a huge sigh of relief.

- - -

Marissa opens the door to a print shop named Photo Chop. She walks over to the desk and asks for assistance.

Marissa:

Yes I’m here to pick up an order. The name is under Snaldry.

Worker:

Here you go. Though I have to say that we don’t normally get these kinds of photos.

Marissa:

Really? I hope it wasn’t too risqué.

Work:

It was definitely on the verge of getting rejected.

Marissa:

Well thank you so much. You’re going to make some lucky bidders very happy.

Marissa pays the worker and hands her the gigantic photograph that she had blown up to a large size. She calls John on his cell phone who’s back in his apartment playing with L.J.

Marissa:

What are you up to?

John:

Just spending time with my daughter. Later I’m going to take some black and white photos of her. I think I might add it into my gallery collection tonight.

Marissa:

Are you nervous about it?

John:

Not at all. I’m excited more than anything.

Marissa:

It’s going to be your night. I need for you to do me a huge favor though.

John:

What’s that?

Marissa:

You’re probably going to laugh when you hear this but I think it would be great if you bring Alley as a date.

John:

That’s very strange coming from you. It’s already been done.

Marissa:

Good. I can’t wait to see the both of you there. Hopefully tonight we all can make amends.

John:

I won’t hold my breath. Bye sis.

John hangs up with Marissa who hails a cab to pick her up.

Marissa:

Tonight’s going to be an eye opener!

- - -

In Will’s apartment, he lays alone in his bed, until Lenvy’s ghost lays next to him. He looks away from her.

Lenvy:

Don’t give me that look William Henry Pazner.

Will:

That’s very mom like.

Lenvy:

You can’t use Rena to get to Alicia.

Will:

You’re not alive so you can’t tell me what to do.

Lenvy:

I’m just warning you. It doesn’t take a dead girl to know that someone’s going to get hurt. Emotionally and knowing this school, probably physically.

Will:

Thanks for the concern. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go and break up a couple.

Lenvy’s ghost disappears, Will opens his door and Alicia is in front of him.

Alicia:

Hi.

Will:

Hi.

Alicia:

Can I talk to you?

Will:

Yeah sure. Come on in.

Alicia walks into his apartment and sits down on his bed.

Will:

What’s up? Did your boyfriend tire you out?

Alicia:

He’s out with the guys. Look…about the other night at The Cue Ball, I just wanted to make it a point that maybe I shouldn’t have opened up to you.

Will:

What? I’m so happy that you did. I learned a lot about you.

Alicia:

I know but you’re with Rena and I’m with Jace. I don’t want there to be any awkward tensions between us.

Will:

That’s going to be hard. Rena’s your rommie and we all know what Jace is.

Alicia:

Then fine. Let me get it all out in the open. I haven’t been with a nice guy like Rena has right now. Call it jealousy or craziness, I don’t know but…I’ve always wanted to just have a passionate kiss that didn’t taste like beer or end up in sex.

Alicia leans in and tenderly kisses Will who was caught off guard but then went for the moment.

Alicia:

We’ll keep that between us and we’ll say that all of the awkward tensions are gone. Friends kiss and you were just helping a friend in need.

Will was speechless. Outside of his room, Rena had witnessed the kiss through his window. Jace comes up from behind her and scares her.

Jace:

What are you watching in your beau’s room?

Rena:

Nothing!

Jace:

Come on let me see.

(sarcastic)

Is he playing with himself in there? Ugh…you two are sick. I thought Alicia and I were kinky but wow. I would tell you to give him some but since I know that it’s an act-

Rena:

No pervert! Why don’t you go and find your girlfriend, I think she’s up in your room.

Jace:

Wonderful. Maybe you two should try webcams. You can work on your fake love antics and get off at the same time.

Jace walks up the stairs and into his room. Rena knocks on Will’s door. He quickly answers it.

Alicia:

I have to go and see Jace. You two have fun.

Alicia exits to go to Jace’s room.

Rena:

We need to have a talk.

- - -

After yet another date during the evening, Blake opens the door to his town house and Marli walks in. She begins to look around.

Marli:

Quite impressive mister president.

Blake:

Thanks. It’s not a mansion or anything but it works.

Marli:

All that matters is that you’re happy with it.

Blake:

I am.

Marli walks over to pictures on a table. She picks up a framed picture of Blake and London’s wedding photo.

Marli:

I didn’t get the hint that you were married. You weren’t wearing a wedding ring when we met.

Blake:

That’s because I’m a widower.

Marli:

Sorry to hear that. She’s beautiful.

Blake:

Thanks. But like I’ve been telling my friends, I need to move on. You’ve been helping me with that.

Marli leans in closer to Blake and puts her arms around his neck.

Marli:

Maybe I can help you a little further. Just as long as you’re ready.

Blake:

Yeah. I’m ready.

Marli kisses Blake passionately. She then unbuttons his dress shirt and lets it slide to the floor. Blake in turn runs his hands up her shirt and takes it off, revealing her bra. Marli guides his hands to the bra strap and the two unclasp it together. Blake takes her hands and puts it on his belt. The two undo his belt together. His pants fall to the ground as does Marli’s. Blake picks up Marli in his arms, continuing to kiss her, and gently places her on his bed. Marli turns around and gets on top of Blake, kissing his chest and then his stomach. The eyes in the back of Blake’s head was rolling as he let out a pleasuring moan.

- - -

In the Point Palace Art Center, John’s art show was underway. The art lovers were dressed up fancy as they observed and commented on the pieces. Alley was next to John drinking champagne.

John:

Are you having fun?

Alley:

Hold on…

(finishes her drink)

Yeah this a blast!

(to the waiter)

Another please.

John:

Slow down.

Alley:

I’ll be good, I promise.

John:

I can’t wait for you to see the reveal of my show stopper. You’re going to like it.

Marissa and Antonio walk up to Alley.

Marissa:

Alley you look…drunk.

Alley smiles at her to ignore her.

Marissa:

I’m surprised you had the gull to show up after what happened.

Alley:

Funny how you set your brother up to shoot porn for my eyes.

Marissa:

Did he accuse you yet of being a porn star yet?

Alley:

(confused)

No? I’m sure you lied to him because that’s what you are, a lying skank.

Antonio:

Ladies please.

Alley:

Cram it Howie Mandel.

Antonio:

Sweetie I thought drinking would make you a more pleasant person.

Marissa:

Tony, you know my brother’s taste in photographs are ten times better than his taste in little girls. Don’t let this…

(pointing to Alley)

Bother us.

Alley continues to drink and Marissa with Antonio walks toward the front of the gallery where John gathers people around a red curtained photograph.

John:

May I have everyone’s attention please. I want to thank you all for coming. You don’t know much this means to me. My work means a lot but this piece that I want to show you, is something that has always been dear to my heart.

John tugs at the string and the curtain comes down. Everyone gasps and talks in shock. Alley glances at the picture and faints.