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Scene:
The Davison Estate. 1562 Pacifica Boulevard.
Diane
looks at Ashley
with a sympathetic smile as she brings her bed in breakfast. She remembers when she was pregnant with Ashley herself and how scary it was to think that she would be bringing an innocent life into the world. Internally, Diane recognizes that a part of her is trying to compensate for the many years she lost with Ashley.
"So, have you done more thinking about the name? I mean, you know it's a boy and all!"
"Joe
and I are still battling between two names...it will be interesting to see who comes out on top."
"What are the two names?" Diane inquires.
"Bryson Shea, which is my choice...and Joseph Reagan Sawyer, the third, which is Joe's"
"Gulp."
"Tripple gulp," Ashley laughs.
"You better win on this one. He'll be in middle school before he can print his whole name."
"Oh, I plan on it. Don't you worry."
"So you're starting Lamaze today...are you excited?" Diane asks.
"I
am a bit nervous too. Joe should be here in a bit to take me...so, who took you to Lamaze class?"
Diane looks away and cowers in the corner. Ashley has yet to inquire about her Father and Diane isn't sure exactly how to approach the situation.
"You did realize I would be curious about him at some point, right?" Ashley slightly raises her voice to gain Diane's attention.
"Diane nods and locks eyes with Ashley. "Yes, I knew you would at some point."
"So?"
"So,
the last time I heard from him, he was still living back in Florida. He has a family of his own now and honestly, as much as this hurts to say, I don't know if he is interested at this point."
"Where in Florida?" Ashley's voice grows shaky.
"In South Beach."
"I was living in Miami for all those years...and you mean to tell me that I could've easily bumped into him?"
"Well, yes...I mean, it's conceivable."
"That's just great" Ashley trails off, shaking her head in disbelief.
"It's been years since the last time I spoke with him. I mean, who honestly knows what his position could be now. Maybe he would love to meet you."
"So he does know about me? I just couldn't deal with the rejection though"
"No one says you have to deal with anything...just let things be- and yes, he does know about you."
"Because
I can't let it just be. I've tried so hard to define myself in the last few years, but how can I truly seek an identity when I don't know a thing about my father?"
"Well, it's worth a shot if you're interested in finding him. I'm sure he's in the same place."
"Does he have other children?"
"Yes," Diane responds with apprehension. She hates to even picture the man she once loved. "He actually had two other children when we last spoke."
"So I have two siblings out there I have never met?"
"Yes, Ash. His name is Sam Crawford, if you were wondering." Diane finally reveals.
"Crawford? Oh Jesus" Ashley mutters. Unbeknownst to Diane, she had certainly heard the name before.
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Scene: Kayla's Car, Pacifica Boulevard.
Kayla
drives down Pacifica Boulevard and slowly passes her husband's
office. Suddenly her heart comes to an abrupt stop when she spots the new black BMW in the parking lot. Her mind instantly begins to travel to horrific depths as she realizes it's the vehicle of Liz Bryant .
She is soon startled when a horn is heard from behind her car. Kayla realizes she has seriously decreased her speed and decides to pull over altogether. She is now roughly a block north of Rick's office. Kayla' mind continued to wander as she is plagued with images of Rick and Liz together- kissing, and certainly engaging in other acts.
"Damn
it, Rick- why the hell is she here?" Kayla mutters under her breath as she turns her vehicle off.
Kayla bites her lip as she brainstorms a way to deal with the situation. She just knows something is going on and if she can prove it, Rick and Liz will both have hell to pay.
She walks out of her car and tries to remember how Rick's office is set up. She tries to think if there is any possible way she can stand outside the door, or even a window, without being caught. If so, she won't think twice about spying.
Kayla suddenly remembers that Rick usually leaves his office window open, and if he quietly can get to that window, she could actually listen in on what they are saying. Rick' office is perfectly located on the side of the building, so Kayla could easily just go down the alley and try her best to listen.
She quickly sets her plan into motion and walks down the crowded boulevard to the front of Rick's office. She realizes she must walk in front of the office to get to the side and suddenly worries that the receptionist will spot her through the window. She notices her hands begin to shake, but she does her best to pull herself together. Kayla takes a deep breath and turns her head towards the street as she makes her way across the front of the building.
Kayla creeps down the alleyway and stops at Rick's window. She can hear his voice from outside the window; he seems to be doing most of the talking. She finally makes out a woman's voice and instantly recognizes it as Liz's.
Moments later Kayla begins to cringe and shake her head in disbelief at what Liz is saying.
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