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"Do you two know each other?" Terrence asks, completely confused.

"Damn right we do" Felicia mutters as she is tormented with fladshbacks from an incident that occurred nearly two years ago

Felicia turns the key slowly and her heart stops when she hears moaning coming from the downstairs guest bedroom. She can't imagine that one of her maids would have the audacity to have sex in her home while she was away. Indeed, Felicia was supposed to be on a business trip in Europe, but she wanted to surprise her husband and get home early. He had bombarded her with messages about how much he missed her.

She creeps down the hallway, surely not making one sound as her hands begin to shake. She fears then worst- that her husband is in there with another woman.

She takes her trembling hand an puts it on the door knob and slowly begins to turn. When the door finally opens, the moaning comes to an abrupt stop and her heart skips a beat. Her worst fears become a reality when she sees her husband in bed with a much younger woman- a face that she would never forget.

"I could never forget a face like hers." Felicia snaps.

"Look, I should really go," Valerie says as she locks eyes with Terrence. "Maybe another time?"

"Over my dead body. There will not be a next time and we both know why, don't we?"

Valerie cowers and then turns away as she tries her best to bolt for the door. Just as she walks by Felicia, her hair is quickly pulled which makes her come to a sudden holt. She looks up at Felicia in complete fear.

"I have enough decency not to tell my son," Felicia whispers. "But if you stick around, I'll have no problems telling everyone what a disgusting whore you really are."


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Scene: Dr. Star Michaels' Office.

Rick rolls his eyes at the notion that Liz is solely responsible for the problems in their marriage. He knew the topic of Liz was bound to come up though and he was ready with an adequate defense.

"Yes, Liz Bryant. The woman who nearly saved Kayla's life and delivered our baby."

"Oh please, the woman did not save my life. I'm sure you agree that since you two have gotten so close that our marriage has gone downhill," Kayla replies.

"There is absolutely nothing between Liz and I- and there never has been. Your insecurities are what is making this marriage go downhill, Kay."

"Nothing going on? I'm not just some crazed lunatic. I see how you both look at each other."

"For Christ's sake, she helped deliver our baby. What else can she do to prove that she means well?"

"She helped deliver Haylie so she could win points in your book- and so you guys could bond. Those are the only reasons, Rick."

"That's just not true."

"If I may interject," Star says, "what specifically has Liz done to make these feelings arise?"

"Well, she's also snapped at me a few times. We've gotten into a few minor fights because she's always pulling Rick away from the house. Her attitude is just unbelievable." Kayla responds.

"Her attitude? Jesus, Kay."

"Rick, please let me talk. I'm really tired of your side comments." Kayla snaps back.

Rick looks back at Star with wide-eyes. He expects her to cut in once again, but to no avail, she is quiet.

"Thank you." Kayla begins once again. "She is extremely rude to me and the two spend so much time together. She's constantly calling him to have dinners with her and Rick gets home at such late hours. I mean, we do have a child to raiseyet I feel sometimes like I'm a single mother."

"Oh, that's just incredible. That's the last straw, Kay. I can't believe you would say something like that." Rick sighs deeply. "Shall we talk about how I take care of her entirely on the weekends when you get manicures with your aunt Emily?"

"I deserve to spoil myself- I take care of our child everyday."

"Please, lets not fight about who takes care of Haylie more. Have you ever thought that perhaps you were both not ready to have a child this early on in your marriage?" Star chimes in.

Kayla and Rick look at each other as an awkward silence fills the room.

"Look, the point is, it's either Liz or I. You need to choose, Rick."

"No, I don't," Rick replies. "You just made this choice for me."

To be Continued...

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• Will Rick ask Kayla for  a divorce?
• What will become of Terrence and Val? Will Felicia tell her son the truth?
• Will Jason come clean to his mother about what he learned?
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