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"This is just a friend...his name is Jason." Lucas reveals, putting a death to the awkward silence.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Shane." The more attractive of the two friends introduces himself.

"Pleasure." Jason locks eyes with him as hormones fly.

Lucas apprehensively introduces Jason to his other friend as well. He just knows he's going to be bombarded with all sorts of questions later.

"So, what are you guys up to today?" Shane asks.

"Jut getting acquainted over some coffee. Jason's actually never been here, so I thought it would be nice to introduce him to the place."

"Right on," Shane responds, quickly getting the hint. "Well, we're off then. You guys have a good oneand Jason, it was nice meeting you."

"Likewise," Jason replies.

"Shall we sit?" Lucas cuts in with ease.

"Sure."

"About Keith...I still can't believe what happened..."

"You're telling me. I was a complete mess when I found out. I don't know how I got through it, but it gets a little easier as each new day passes."

"Well, I don't think you'll ever get over it. I mean, I still think about him a lot." Lucas reveals.

"You do?"

"Well yeah...I mean, I've never had a close friend like that pass away. It was really hard on me too, Jason."

"Close friend...how close?"

"Look," Lucas shakes his head and smiles. "I hope you're not trying to insinuate anything again. We were really just friends. I really hope you do believe me."

"I do. It just puzzles me how Keith had such a close friend when I was dating him, yet I never met you"

"Some people are just really privateKeith was one of those. I can see where you're coming from though, Jason."

"Are you sure?"

Lucas is put off by Jason's attitude today. While he did expect Jason to have questions, he hoped that their last conversation has put some of them to rest. He realized that obviously this was not the case.

"I'm sorry, I really am. You're not the one to blame." Jason speaks out, perceiving that Lucas is getting frustrated with him.

"I appreciate that."

"So, those guys seemed pretty nice. How long have you been friends with them?" Jason inquires.

"Awhilethe one you had googly eyes all over was my ex, Shane. We actually dated for over a year."

"That's a record in the Castro, right?" Jason laughs. "And googly eyes? Someone wasn't getting jealous, right?"

"Absolutely not. I could care less if you guys do hit it off. It would at least get Shane off my back. He still pries so much- I know I'm going to get a million questions about you later."

"And why is that?"

"Because you're really att...attractive." Lucas reveals after pausing mid-sentence. "I mean, come on."

Jason smiles and nods his head. "Well thanks. I appreciate the compliment. You're pretty att...attractive too."

Jason pauses mid-sentence as well to make fun of Lucas as they both seem to blush.

"So, yeahabout those Giants."

"They are the best." Lucas smiles.

Lucas and Jason both sit at the table for a few moments simply smiling back at each other. Their obvious attraction for each other is no longer hidden.


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Scene: The Law office of Rick Preston.

"I can't believe she actually went there in the session," Liz speaks out. "I mean, she made herself look like a fool."

"I don't know, Liz...I think she made her decision in that room. I mean, if she wants to fight like this, then I can't continue on with this marriage. If there's no trust, how can there truly be any foundation to our marriage?"

"Very true, Rick. I think you know what you have to do."

Meanwhile, Kayla looks on in absolute disgust through the window. She is quite careful not to make a sound, breathing lightly and only reacting inwardly at what is being said. The problem, of course, was that everything was now boiling so deep inside her that she wanted to explode.

"I really appreciate you being there for me, Liz. You've really proven to be an amazing friend."

"Thank you, Rick. It just breaks my heart to see you going through this. I know how hard it is with everyone involved- you have a beautiful daughter to think about."

"Of course I doand you know what's sad? Haylie is going to be the one that gets hurt the most if Kay and I get a divorce."

"And Kayla will go on with her selfish way..." Liz rolls her eyes.

Kayla shakes her head as her anger rises to a dangerous level. She want so badly to storm into the office and throw Liz off her chair. Then, and only then, would she do and say all the hurtful things to Liz that she had dreamed about for awhile. She can't remember a time that she was so disgusted with a single person. While Rick was perhaps part to blame for conversing with her about such private matters, all her anger seemed directed at Liz this very moment.

"So you're going to finally ask for a divorce?" Liz asks.

"I think I'm going to have to...Kayla made this decision. I just don't think it's truly worth saving anymore."

Tears begin to form in Kayla' eyes as she mutters under her breath, "not worth saving anymore, eh? Well, we'll see who really ends this- and it's not going to be me that gets hurt in the end..."

To be Continued...

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