INT. WOAK (EDITING ROOM)

Luke and Noah lie nude, intertwined on the floor, asleep. Luke, head lying on Noah’s sweaty, glistening chest awakens and gently kisses Noah’s nipples before working his way up to his neck.

Luke: (between kisses) Time to wake up.

Noah grins as he enjoys this moment of ecstasy. Luke kisses his neck.

Noah: You know you’re hitting my hot spot.

Luke: I know. And thank you. I needed that badly.

Noah: I could tell.

Luke kisses Noah and the lips and then gets up, putting his clothes back on.

Noah: What are you doing?

Luke: I have work to do. These videos won’t edit themselves.

Noah: Then I’ll help you. Now lie back down.

Luke: You do realize that the janitor will be on duty soon. He does check this room. I doubt he wants to see me getting my back broke.

Noah: So. Who cares?

Luke: I do. Now how long are you going to be in town?

Noah: As long as you’re here.

Luke: (taken back) W-what?

Noah: I told you that I’m not about to lose you again.

Noah grabs Luke by the neck and pulls him in for a deep, passionate kiss—so hot it could melt the paint off the walls.

CUT TO

EXT. SNYDER FARM

Carly and Jack, dressed nicely in black, holding hands, head to the porch. Their kids tag close by followed by Janet, Dusty, Holden, Emma, and Aaron.

Emma: C’mon, kids. Let’s go inside. I have some homemade ice cream in the icebox.

Emma heads inside with JJ, Parker, and Sage, who is carrying baby Nora.

Carly looks at Jack, who eyes are puffy red. It’s apparent that he’s been crying. Carly takes a Kleenex from her purse and wipes his face.

Janet: I’m so sorry about Deloris, Jack. She was so nice to me when I was dating Brad.

Jack: Thanks, Janet. I just wish that I gotten closer to her over the years . . . allowed the kids to get close to her.

Holden: What’s done is done. Don’t live with regrets, Jack.

Carly: Yes, baby. Holden is right. You and Deloris didn’t have the best relationship, but now you must find a way to put things at peace.

Jack: You’re right. (looks around) Where’s Aaron?

Holden: Where is he?

Everyone looks around for Aaron. Holden catches Aaron sitting on a tree stump nearby. Something is bothering Aaron and Holden wants to know.

Holden: Excuse me, guys.

Holden departs from the crowd.

Jack: (wiping tears) So glad to see you two getting along.

Carly: Say what?

Jack: You heard me. Both you and Janet have been a real help to me the past few weeks.

Janet: (placing hand on Carly’s shoulder) We have to get along seeing as we’ll be working together.

Carly scowls at the thought of working with Janet but doesn’t allow either one of them to see it.

Woman’s Voice: Jack!

Jack turns to see an old friend standing behind him. She’s also dressed nicely.

ANNOUNCER: The role of ADRIENNE POINTDEXTER is being played by Noelle Beck.

Adrienne advances towards a stunned Jack and wraps her arms around him. Jack, a first for today, laughs and hugs her.

Carly: (to Janet) Umm . . . who is she?

Janet: Adrienne Pointdexter . . .

On Janet not too pleased to see her,

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. JAVA

Mo and Allison still stare each other down as Jami watches on, still sipping her tea.

Mo: Once again, can I help you?

Allison: You can. Stay away from Casey.

Mo: Excuse me, b*tch?

Allison: Did I stutter?

Mo: You better hope you did, heffa.

Allison: Or what?

Mo: (to Jami) Oooo! Did this b*tch just challenge La Diva?!

Mo grabs the butter knife off the table and swipes it Allison, who dodges being cut by the blade. Everyone in the room is paying full attention to this altercation.

Mo: Don’t get sliced up in here, Blondie!

Jami gets up and stands between the two.

Jami: Put the knife down, Mo!

Allison: Yeah. You better listen to her before you get hurt with that knife, you hood rat.

Mo: Hood rat? Girl stop. Would a hood rat ever look as glamorous as La Diva? Dressed to nines in Chanel, and sporting red bottoms? I think not.

Allison: Who is “La Diva?”

Mo: Me.

Allison bursts into laughter. Mo tries to make a go for Allison but Jami prevents her. Meanwhile, Casey & MJ make their way into the restaurant and up to the women.

Casey: What’s going on?

Mo: This mess you were involved with decided to take it upon herself and warn me about talking to you.

Casey: What? Allison!

Allison: Casey, I’m not about to let you get involved with an unsavory character.

Jami: Unsavory character? You don’t even know her.

Mo: You better get this b*tch, Casey! Before I coat this wall with red—HER BLOOD!

Casey: (to Allison) Who are you to talk? Ex-porn star. . .

Mo: Porn star?! I knew there was something real gutter butt about you girl!

Casey: . . . Serial adulteress. You’re the only one that’s unsavory.

Hurt, Allison storms out of the restaurant. Casey turns to Mo, who is still disturbed by the entire ordeal.

Casey: I am so—

Mo: No. Don’t. It’s not your fault. Some people just don’t know when to let go.

Casey: Yeah . . . (noticing Jami) Oh! You must be the new intern that MJ is always talking about.

Mo glances at Jami with a “I told you so” grin. Meanwhile, MJ blushes as he is embarrassed.

Jami: (awkwardly) I guess so. . . (shaking Casey’s hand) Jami Sartell, by the way.

Mo: Well since we all know each other, I had an idea. . .

Jami: Monique . . .

Mo: (ignoring her) How about a double date? Me and Casey. MJ and Jami. How about it?

Casey: I think it’s an excellent idea. How about tomorrow?

Jami: I think I’m on—

Mo: (silencing her) She’s all for it. You pick the time and place.

Casey: Will do.

Mo smiles as she drags a bewildered Jami out, and

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EXT. SNYDER FARM

Picking up where we left off with Jack, Carly, Janet, and Adrienne . . .

Adrienne: Oh my God. It’s been so long since I’ve seen you, Jack. You look great!

Jack: (blushing) Thanks.

Carly clears her throat, gaining Jack’s attention.

Jack: Oh—this is my wife, Adrienne. (pulling Carly next to him) Carly, this Adrienne. She use to go out with Brad back in high school.

Carly: Oh really? (pointing to Janet) I thought she did?

Adrienne glances back and finally acknowledges Janet. She cuts her eyes at her and goes back to ignoring her.

Janet: Adrienne . . . you look nice after all these years.

Adrienne: So do you . . . and your child bearing hips.

Jack’s jaw drops. Janet laughs slightly as it’s on for her. Carly watches on enthused as once again, she is drama free.

Janet: Well that’s because I’ve been able to get a man to have kids with me.

Adrienne: Is that so? I heard that Brad didn’t even know about your first bundle of joy, and Jack here was supposedly the father of the second, but wasn’t. Still sluttin’ around, huh, Juicy?

Carly: Oh wow. . .

Janet: I can still see that you’re jealous. Let me give you something else to hate about (show wedding ring) I’m married.

Adrienne: Really? Who was brave enough to do that?

Janet: His name is Dusty Donovan.

Adrienne: And he didn’t flee in the opposite direction? That’s shocking. Honey, just because he put a ring on your finger doesn’t change your spots. You might need H and O to spell housewife, but you’ll never be one.

Carly: Did she just call you a h*?! (nudging Janet) You gonna let her call you out?

Jack: Carly! (to Janet & Adrienne) Now c’mon now you two . . . Brad would not want you two fighting.

Carly: Oh please. Brad would’ve enjoyed this. Well the old Brad would’ve.

Adrienne: Jack, no worries. I just came to pay my respects seeing as I wasn’t able to make Brad’s funeral.

Janet: I don’t know why. Deloris hated you.

Carly: (to Adrienne) You too?! Girl, she hated me—

Jack: Carly!

Carly: I’m gonna just go into the kitchen.

Jack: You do that.

Carly heads into the house.

Adrienne: Regardless of how your mother felt, I respected her, Jack.

Janet: (tuts) So fake.

Adrienne scowls at Janet for second, then

Adrienne: I just wanna let you know that I’ll be in town for a few days.

Jack: Sounds great. Where will you be staying?

Adrienne: The Lakeview.

Jack: Wonderful. Just stop by and see me, Carly, and the kids before you leave.

Adrienne: Will do.

Adrienne kisses Jack on the cheek.

Adrienne: So good to see you again.

Janet: Goodbye!

Adrienne flicks Janet “the bird” and walks off. Holden walks over and rejoins Janet and Jack.

Holden: Who was that?

Jack: An old friend of mine and Brad.

Janet: A hater.

Holden: Alright. . .

Jack: How’s Aaron?

Holden: Not good. The funeral is causing him to worry about Julie—you know with her being sick and all.

Jack: Yeah . . .

Holden: I told him to take a walk. I hope he’ll be alright.

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EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF THE FARM

Aaron walks down the dirt road, in deep thought when all of a sudden a car speed down the road towards him. Aaron notices it and rolls out of the way. The car stops and a woman steps out.

Woman: You alright?!

Aaron gets up and dusts himself off.

Aaron: Not so much. My life just flashed before my eyes. Why are speeding down this road anyways?!

Woman: I said that I’m sorry.

Aaron: You ought to be. You could’ve killed someone.

Woman: Look. . . I’m just trying to get to Oakdale.

Aaron: Well you’re almost there. Just outside of it.

Woman: Good. Do you need a ride back to wear you’re going?

Aaron: No. I’ll be fine. Just don’t try and kill me again.

The young woman get back into the car and speeds off with a cloud of dust to follow.

Aaron: Who is she?

And on Aaron curious who the young woman is and why she is in a rush,

FADE OUT