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meanwhile @ the house charles was telling cassie his mom knows
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"Cassie we need to talk." said Charles.
"What Charles." said Cassie annoyed.
"Look Cassie you've been giving me the cold shoulders for a couple of days now we need to talk now." said Charles.
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"our parents know everything now...cassie are you happy now?"he asked
"a little but i still dont see you can be so cold and i dont think my parents should have known just your mom since you all knew mac"she said
"what ever you say cassie, remember when your dad shot donell and you freaked?"said charles starting to scream because he was sick of the drama
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"That because Donell was holding everybody hostage and was going to kill everybody!!!" snapped Cassie.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK MACK WAS DOING???" yelled Charles as getting ready to stormed out the room.
"Charles wait" said Cassie.
"What!?!" said frustrated Charles.
"How did your mom react?" asked Cassie.
"She was a bit disappointed that I didn't come to her earlier but she seems to be cool with it." said Charles.
"Yeah but will my parents? Remember my dad was a cop.
"I'll sure they will understand." said Charles.
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" i hope so, because im tired of all of this cassie and us making scenes in front of everyone" he said
meanwhile back at the hospital ............
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"A DNA Test?" confused Dana.
"Yes a DNA to see if Nate is really Eddie's son." said Spencer.
"But Eddie is my first. I'm positive that he's the father." said Dana.
"I know but you must do it to be on the safe side." said Spencer.
"Eddie has to be the father otherwise Nate will die and I can't live with that." said Dana.
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Dana visited a little longer with Spencer, then wished him well and left. As she rode down in the elevator she thought about what he said: "That man must be crazy if he thinks I"m suggesting DNA tests for Eddie and Nate. The blood transfusion was a success--what more do we need? I'm not saying a word about any DNA test," she decided.
Back in the hospital room, Spencer was having different thoughts: "I've gotta talk to Eddie and make sure he confirms that Nate is his son through DNA before his whole life is turned upside down for nothing....." he decided.
Downstairs, Eddie and Jenn were preparing to leave the hospital, and Vera was on her way upstairs to be with Spencer. As they all waited for their elevators together, one opened and Dana stepped out as Eddie and Jenn started in.
"Oh!" Dana said surprised, colliding with the Suttons.
Eddie and Jenn backed up and let her off first. "Sorry Dana," Eddie apologized.
"It's okay. LIsten, I'm glad I caught you two. If you're on your way back to the Heights, could I bum a ride?" she asked hopefully.
Eddie stood, holding the elevator door opened and thinking about Dana's request. When he didn't say anything for a few seconds, Jenn gently pushed him into the elevator. "This is ridiculous," she replied, also pushing Dana in. She turned back and waved to Vera who was still waiting for her elevator to go up. "I'll call you sis."
"You do that," Vera agreed waving back.
In the elevator, Jenn said, "Eddie's brain must be shell shocked, Dana. Yes we're going back to the Heights and yes you can bum a ride."
Dana chuckled. "Thanks Jenn. You're a lifesaver -- literally."
Jenn smiled. "And you're a homewrecker," she thought silently.
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Meanwhile back at Mrs. Antoni's house Lizzie was looking for Tay because she want him to help her babysit Natalie and the twins while Charles and Cassie was out buying groceries. She finally found Tay in his room with headphones and his keyboard. Lizzie starts to get frustrated with Tya.
"TAY!!!" yelled Lizzie.
"WHAT!!!" annoyed Tay.
"Will you help me with babysit Natalie and the twins?" asked Lizzie.
"I'm busy right now." said Tay.
"Tay we suppose to be babysitting." said Lizzie.
"So?" snapped Tay.
"So get off your butt and help me." said Lizzie.
"Why don't you let Nate help you. You respect him more than me anyway." said jealous Tay.
"You know whatever Tay." said Lizzie walking off.
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Meanwhile, Nate was lying in his hospital bed thinking about all of the recent developments in his life. He remembered what LIzzie told him before the quake. "Don't you know I care about you?" she had said.
So Nate picked up the phone next to his hospital bed and decided to call Lizzie's cell phone.
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"Hello?" answered Lizzie.
"Hey Lizzie!!!" said Nate.
"Nate. I was thinking about you." said excited Lizzie.
"Don't worry Lizzie I'll be fine. Or may I say lil sis." said Nate.
"You heard?" shocked Lizzie.
"Long enough to realize it." said Nate.
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"Well I'm cool with it," Lizzie continued, "but Tay's another story!"
"For real?"
"Yup. It's obvious he's jealous already, Nate, just so ya know," Lizzie advised him.
"Thanks for the heads up, lil sis. I'll keep that in mind. So where are you?" he asked, changing the subject.
"In a mansion," Lizzie bragged.
"No, seriously," Nate said, "where are you?" he asked again.
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"I'm serious Nate I'm living in a rich house. My sister's boyfriend mom won the lottery and now she is living large." said Lizzie.
"Wow your sister hit the jackpot."laughed Nate.
"Yeah we're fortunate but I hope Cassie doesn't screw this up." said Lizzie.
"Screw what up?" asked Cassie as she and Charles walked in.
"Oh hi Cassie." surprised Lizzie.
"Who's on the phone?" asked Cassie.
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"its just nate, he just called to tell us he's better and to say hi"said lizzzie
"oh tell him hi for me"said cassie
"charles please dont just play with the kids help me"screamed cassie because she still wanted space
"tay please cut the music off or down i have a headach"screamed cassie upstairs
tay came running downstairs
"cassie why are you and lizzie screaming like crazy.......its not my falut you have kids and you and lizzie have female issues or just wanna tell me what to do"he screamed back
"dont go there your just trippin cause dad has another kid....at least maybe"said cassie going into the kitchen
"cassie what was that all about?"asked chuck
"tay has had issues since he really got into singing and sneaking out the house"said cassie
"oh ok, do you think nates your brother?"he asked
"i dont know i dont really care there's room in the family just not in our old house"said cassie laughing a little
"its great to see you smile again" while charles was trying to kiss cassie's neck and touch her hair
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Cassie giggled and rolled her eyes. "You should know me by now Charles," she said as she turned and faced him. "I can't stay mad at you--I love you too much."
Charles was deeply touched and held her close and tight like he never wanted to let go. They stood in the middle of the kitchen for what seemed to be an eternity, embracing.
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"I'm sorry Charles. I was acting like an ass and now I want to ask you for your forgiveness. So can we just act like this never happened?", asked Cassie anxious for his answer.
"Of course I forgive you. Don't you remember we pledged our eternal friendship", said Charles.
"I couldn't forget", said Cassie looking at her ring.
Charles took Cassie's face and kissed her........until the kids started crying.
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They both sighed, sorry the tender moment was ending so abruptly. "Oh well, back to reality," Charles said as the crying got louder.
Lizzie came into the kitchen with Collin, Kalie and Natalie trailing behind her. "Now that you guys are back, I'm done babysitting!" she announced loudly over the crying.
"But we didn't put the groceries away yet!" Cassie protested.
"I don't care, Cassie! I'LL PUT THEM AWAY. You just take these kids," Lizzie suggested. "And I THINK someone needs changing," she said, sniffing and pushing the twins toward their mother.
"Gee thanks Lizzie," Cassie replied, annoyed.
"Cassie! They're YOUR kids, NOT MINE!" she objected. "If you're home, then YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM!"
"Alright, Alright already!" Cassie snapped back, picking up screaming Collin.
"Hey......" Charles interrupted, "everybody just calm down," he advised as he picked up his daughter and kissed her. "Kalie, baby, what's the matter?" he asked the crying child.
Kalie just hugged his neck tightly, melting Charles' heart in the process.
"She's probably just tired," he concluded. "And HE'S definitely loaded," Charles said pointing at Collin and making an ugly face. "That kid poops so much -- it's UNBELIEVABLE," he remarked.
"He eats alot," Cassie responded as she bounced Collin up and down trying to quiet him. She hugged her son closer and he finally calmed down. "Wanna change him?" she asked Charles hopefully.
"Get lost, Cassie," Charles responded playfully. "You're not mad at me anymore, beautiful, so I'm done taking the high road for awhile,"he confessed.
Cassie giggled. "Okay, okay, I guess I deserved that one," she gave in. She kissed Collin's curly head. "Let's go, Stinky, time for a new pamper," she told him as she carried him out of the kitchen.
"Mommy!!!" Kalie yelled, letting go of Charles' neck and reaching for Cassie.
Charles put her down and watched as she left the kitchen, running behind Cassie and her brother.
"Okay, Chuck," Lizzie said, clapping her hands like a boss, "let's you and I put the groceries away."
Charles saluted and stood at attention, playfully. "Ay ay, sir!"
Lizzie giggled.
"Me too!" Natalie joined in. "Me too!"
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meanwhile cassie changed both twins pampers and let them play in the nursery @ the antoni's
"i cant believe both of them are talking and growing up so fast and lulu & robin are messing it"cassie thought
she sent lulu a text..."lulu call your parents and tell robin the same and good news things are better around here".
meanwhile on the drive home jenn and eddie were having a discussing about the whole nate thing
"eddie, vera, spencer and myself think you should take a DNA test to deternine if nate's one of the family"said jenn
"jenn how can you suggest that...dana's not that type of girl"said eddie getting a little ferious
"eddie when we 1st moved here you thought she had changed or with worest and she had remrmber she was working on the streets till shr let jerone's dad beat her?"asked jenn
"i haven't forgot jenn, but i do know somethin you dont ........"he said screaming back
"what's that......."said jenn
"i was her 1st jenn that what!!"he screamed almost getting into a accident
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"Watch it Eddie!!!" screamed Vera.
"Eddie you almost hit that car out there." screamed Jenn.
"Will everyone calm down." snapped Eddie.
"Just drive Eddie...I can't deal with this anymore." said frustrated Jenn.
"Jenn just because Dana was my first doesn't mean I love anymore less." said Eddie.
"Sure Eddie just drive." said Jenn.
"So Eddie have other dark secrets we should know?" asked suspicious Vera.
"Vera don't start." said Eddie.
"OH we already gotten started." said Vera.
Meanwhile back at sea school during class Lulu recieved a text message from Cassie.
"Hey Robin." whispered Lulu.
"Whatsup" whispered Robin.
"I just recieved another text message from Cassie. She things are getting a little bit better and we should call our folks." said Lulu.
"That's good to hear?" whispered Robin.
"Are you still going to call Cassie?" asked Lulu.
"Yes definetely? What about your folks?" sked Robin.
"I don't know...I have to think about it." said Lulu.
"Excuse me." interupted the teacher.
"Do you two have something to share? asked the teacher.
"No ma'am." said Robin.
"Then I subject you two turn around and pay attention and turned that cell phone." said the teacher.
Lulu turned off her cell phone.
"I really do miss Cassie and the twins, Robin." said Lulu sadly.
"Me too I'll call her tonight." said Robin.
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Back at the Antoni mansion, Tay is winding up his music session when he gets a text from Devin asking about his whereabouts. Tay answers him back and lets him know the Suttons are all safe and sound with Charles and his mom. Devin informs Tay that he, Stacy and Rev. Kingston are headed back for Chicago as soon as possible because the damage to the church and their home was too devastating.
When Tay reads the last text, his heart drops. First Johnny dies, and now Devin is leaving Lincoln Heights! he thought sadly. I'm right back where I started from--with NOBODY.
Then, Sage came to his mind: I wonder how did Sage and her dad make out? Sage is HIV positive and now she's got her injured dad to worry about -- stress like that is not good for her immune system. I think I'll give her a call, he decided as he started dialing her number.
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"sage remeber me tay, how are yu and your dad?"he asked
"not good im having a hard time getting my meds and my dad is out cold"said sage
"where are you now.......the clinc? or the hospital?"asked tay again
meanwhile chassie went into charles room for some alone time
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"I think we really needed this", said Charles kissng Cassie neck and unbottoning her top.
"Yeahme to. Inow I said I didn't want to have sex but I think its time for a change", said Cassie helping Charles take offf her shirt.
Charles took off his shirt and gently laid her on the bed
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"charles lets use plastic wrap and condoms this time"said cassie while smiling over the kisses
"what ever you want but why all the plastic?"he asked
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Before she could say anything, the bedroom door flew open and Tay rushed in.
"TAY!!!!" Cassie screamed, as she attempted to pull the covers over herself.
"OH!!!" Tay shouted, shocked and embarrassed.
"Tay, man, this is NOT COOL!" Charles yelled as he hurried towards the door and pushed Tay out into the hall.
"I'm sorry, Charles!" Tay apologized as the two stood in the hall while Cassie sat on the bed, embarrassed. "I just got off of the phone with friend and she needs my help--BAD--but I need a ride! Can you give me a ride, Charles?" Tay asked, anxiously.
Charles could see that Tay was very worried. "Friend? What friend?" Charles asked.
Just then, Lizzie walked by, overheard them and decided to butt in. "Probably KENDRA, right Tay? That girl is BAD NEWS," she said as she continued walking towards her own room.
For once, Tay was grateful for his nosey sister. "Yeah," he lied to Charles, "my friend Kendra. Can you give me a ride, Charles? She needs my help."
Charles looked back into the bedroom and saw that Cassie had started dressing since Tay had spoiled the mood. Charles took a deep sigh, disappointed at how things had turned out. "I guess I can drive you Tay," he said sadly. "But next time, KNOCK before you bust into my room!" he warned.
Charles went back in the room and got his shirt off of the floor. "Sorry Cassie--I guess you heard?" he asked as he put his shirt on.
"Yeah, I heard," she said leaving the room, also disappointed. She mushed Tay in the forehead as he stood out in the hallway waiting for Charles to get his keys ande wallet. "Thanks little brother. I can always count on you to screw things up for me, can't I?"
"Hey!" Tay protested. "Keep your hands to yourself, Cassie. I said I was sorry! This is an emergency!"
"I guess I'll go along for the ride," she decided.
"NO!!!" Tay objected loudly.
Charles and Cassie were both surprised at his reaction. "What's wrong with you?"
"N-n-nothing! Kendra's shy and I don't want her to be embarrassed with too many strangers," he lied again.
Charles headed down the stairs. "Well let's get going," he told Tay, annoyed. "Cassie we'll be back soon, alright?"
"Sure Charles," she replied dryly. "Whatever you say....."
As they pulled out of the driveway, Charles asked Tay for directions to Kendra's.
"Charles, I couldn't tell you around Cassie, but I'm not going to see Kendra," Tay confessed. "Sage needs her medicine."
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"Tay this is not a good idea. I think Sage can take care of herself", said Charles cutting off the engine almost hoping out of the car.
"Wait Charles. Please. I know you care about Sage too, and she needs help. She has no one", said Tay.
Charles stood there and relized the truth in Tay.
"You better not tell Cassie about this", said Charles cutting the engine back on and peeling out of the driveway.
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"or anyone for that matter, sage has gotten me into too much drama it is. taylor couldnt you have just asked your mom for help since she still cares for sage and mr lund?"asked charles
"nope because they want me to keep away from her...cause she uses her looks to get everything"said tay
meanwhile they made it to the clinc
"tay ask the new assistant for some aids meds for sage...that way since your mom isnt here you just might get them"said charles
"alright good lookng out"said tay as he hopped out the car
"hey octavia i need a favor i'm jenn sutton's son, taylor"said tay
"oh yeah i've seen you here a few times since i started here, what can i do for you?"she asked
"you know officer lund, who was here but got sent to the hospital cause of some injuries?"he asked
"yeah well his daughter is hiv positive and doesnt have her meds, can you give me some to take her?he asked with sad puppy eyes
"sure but only becuse of the earth quake, jus this one time" as she went into one of the storage rooms and grabed some meds
"thanks octavia your a lifesaver"said tay while giving her a hug and running out
"you got them?"asked charles because he was ready to go and get this over with
"yeah" said tay
"here you are and dont be long ok, i dont want cassie to get any idea's"said charles out the window
"alright bet it up" screamed tay running inside
"sage i got your meds, at least some of them and i cant help you with this again, i dont wanna get into any trouble"said tay looking concerned
"its fine thanks so much ok, i was worried so much about my dad that i left them at home or in his car, both of which are destroyed"said sage
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Tay hesitated before going back to Charles' car.
"What's up?" Sage asked.
Tay looked a little bashful but got up the nerve to say what he wanted to say. "Why did you sleep with Danny in my house, Sage?"
Sage's face got flushed. "Tay! That's personal!" she objected.
"Well did you at least tell him you're HIV positive--he has a right to know...." Tay continued.
"Tay!!" she scolded him. "Thank you VERY MUCH for bringing my meds, but that doesn't give you the right to pry into my personal business!"
"When you did what you did in my house, you made it MY BUSINESS," Tay replied, no longer bashful.
"Look, Tay, like you said, maybe you shouldn't come around like this anymore. I appreciate you bringing the meds, but if you can't keep your nose out of my personal life, then this friendship isn't gonna work out," Sage said as she started to close the door.
Tay put his foot in the door so that it wouldn't close in his face. "I really cared about you, Sage. Just remember that," he said staring her straight in the face.
He took his foot out of the door, said "Take care," turned and ran back to Charles' car.
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"tay why are you in such a huff man?"asked charles being surprized
"because sage is so shalow and into her self"said tay
"well welcome to the club man, why do you think me and cassie try to leave her alone most of the time"said charles
"i just thought it was because you and cassie hate her"he said
"nope thats just cassies thing"sasid charles as they drove back home
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"While we're out, would you mind if we stopped by my granddad's house?" Tay asked.
"Tay, man, you're really pushing your luck," Charles warned him. "Your grandfather doesn't like me, you know."
"You could stay in the car," Tay suggested.
"Or you could visit him some other time," Charles suggested.
Tay looked disappointed. "Yeah, I guess you're right," he gave in.
"Why don't you give him a call? It's the next best thing to being there," Charles advised.
"Very funny," Tay replied as they continued on their way home. He pulled out his cellphone and called Spencer's number.
Vera answered and told him that Spencer was in the hospital with a cuncussion.
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"He's going to be alright isn't he?" asked concerned Tay.
"Sure he will. Your grandpa will be in the hospital for a couple of days." said Vera.
"Can I atleast go visit him?" asked Tay.
"Tay it's late you can go visit him tomorrow okay." said Vera.
"All alright." said Tay.
Tay hang up.
"Charles thanks again for putting up with me." said Tay.
"No problem anything for Cassie's sibling. But if you ever barged in on me and Cassie like that again...I'll kill you you got that." said Charles.
"Got it...Charles do you think Sage will come to her senses?" asked Tay.
"Seriously you better off without her. She will never change." said Charles.
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Eddie and Jenn had gotten back by the time Charles and Tay returned home and were sitting in the livingroom discussing their plan of action.
"So how long before our house is livable again, Eddie?" Jenn asked as the guys came through the front door.
Eddie grunted. "The structural damage is off the charts, Jenn. And without enough money coming in these days, I'd say we're looking at at least six months," he estimated.
"SIX MONTHS!!!" Jenn flipped.
"COOL!" Tay replied, butting into the conversation. "I wouldn't mind living HERE for SIX MONTHS!"
"TAY!" Eddie scolded him.
"Dad, I'm just saying....." Tay tried to explain.
"Eddie, we cannot stay here for six months!" Jenn freaked.
"What's the problem?" Charles asked. "My mom's got plenty of room! This place is so big you guys never even have to see each other if that's the problem," Charles offered.
"It's not that, Charles," Jenn answered. "Why wouldn't I want to see your mom? We get along fine now! It's just that there's an old expression -- familiarity breeds contempt."
"Yeah, that's from Shakespeare, I think," Charles nodded. "But you don't have to worry about that. It's different cuz we're FAMILY."
Eddie sighed. "Well that's big of you, Charles, but I sure wish I didn't have to wear our my welcome -- family or not. If I just had enough money, I could speed up the process!" he said, frustrated.
"You might have to do a little moonlighting while you're on suspension, Eddie," Jenn advised.
"What's moonlighting?" Tay asked.
"It means getting another job," Charles explained.
Jenn and Eddie both glared at the young men as if to say "please leave us alone" and so Charles and Tay ran upstairs.
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While upstairs Charles went to go tell Cassie about his arrival back home.
"Hey beautiful! I'm back..is everything okay?", asked Charles as he kissed her on the check.
"Yeah. These kids are driving me insane, but their so cute. I can't believe how old they are", said Cassie.
"I know. It feels like yesterday I was holding them as newborns", said Charles playing with Kalie.
Cassie smiled, "Well I guess I should go start dinner".
"I don't think that' s a good idea. Your mom and dad are downstairs "discussing" the house problem", said Charles.
"Well I wish I could help. I hate when they start agruing", said Cassie.
"They'll get through it like any good couple, but I have an idea what we can do. Put the twins down for a nap a resume where we left of before Tay interupted", said Charles kissing Cassie.
" i don't know about that charles, its too many people in this house"said cassie
"lets just be for now till we see, if my parentds are gonna move some place else or rent a house"she said giving him a kiss
"thats a great idea because i might have to hurt your bro if he comes in and were trying to get some private time"said charles
meanwhile sage was thinking if she should tell her new beau about her status
"he's a great guy better than charles, especally in bed :)"sage thought out loud
"but i do know the only people who do stick around are just family and because they have too......."she thought
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But then again, Sage continued thinking, Tay's not family and look at what he did for me just now -- going out of his way to get me my meds -- he didn't have to do that but he did...... wow....... he's a true friend--well--WAS a true friend. He probably doesn't want to have anything to do with me anymore after the way I dismissed him.
Oh well.....no use crying over spilled milk, she decided. And as for Danny, I could say what he doesn't know won't hurt him, but I know that's not true with HIV. What he doesn't know could kill him in the end, just like it's gonna kill me. Do I really want to do that to someone else?
So she picked up the phone, called Danny and told him that she was HIV positive. His reaction shocked her because he actually laughed a little.
"Excuse me, but what's so funny? Did you just hear what I said?" Sage asked him.
"I'm sorry, baby. It's not funny that you're HIV positive," Danny admitted, "But what's IRONIC is that we're BOTH HIV positive. I knew you were the right girl for me, Sage!"
"Are you serious, Danny?" she asked in disbelief. "You're positivie too?"
"Yeah....." he confessed.
"But you didn't tell me--you just--you just--" she stammered, unable to finish her thought.
"Hey, hey, hey, slow down there little mama," he warned. "I didn't do anything YOU didn't do! You didn't tell me until just now either. Don't you think that was a little too late? What if I WASN'T positive like you are? Then what? How do you think I would have felt?" he bombarded her with questions. "I'd say we deserve each other, wouldn't you?" he asked.
"So how long have you known?" she asked, ignoring his barrage of questions.
"For about two years."
"Do you know how you got it?" she asked, curious but at the same time relieved she finally had someone to talk to that would understand what she was going through.
"Well I didn't get it from sleeping around. I got it from a blood transfusion," he revealed. "I was in a bad car accident and lost alot of blood and got a bad transfusion."
"Geez....." she sympathized.
"What about you, Sage? How did you get infected with HIV? Danny asked.
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"through a ex of mine"she said
"then i started to get sick this year and i had other issues to deal with"she said
"but were you ever gonna tell me?"she asked
"i was but i didnt know how you would take it, thats why i said its great that were meant to be"said danny
"theres good news though if you ever decide to become a mom on day, your kds wont get the disease either, so cheer up baby"said danny
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"Great...just perfect." sigh Sage.
Meanwhile back at Sea School Robin finally got a call from Cassie.
"Hello." answered Robin.
"Hey Robin it's me Cassie." she responded.
"Cassie I am so happy to hear your beautiful voice." said Robin.
"It's great hearing from you too. I miss you so much." said Cassie.
"Me too. Lulu told everything that went on back home. Sorry that you are going through a very hard time. I wish I was there to help." said Robin.
"I know Robin! But things will look up I guess. I guess I should've gone to sea school with you and Lulu huh?" said Cassie.
"Yes you should." laughed Robin.
"But I understand." said Robin continued.
"Well tell me everything this Sea School." said Cassie.
"It's really awesome Cassie!!! I admit it was difficul at first but it's quite fun. Lulu got sea sick the first couple of weeks I guess she's not used to the ocean, but she's better now and we are closer than ever. We take an 8 hour class each day which is boring but there parties every night great food on the ship and we go to different places. We been to Athens, Greece, Paris France France, Brazil, London England, Australia, and we even went Italy again." said Robin.
"Wow sounds like you guys are having so much fun." said Cassie.
"Yeah but it's not the same without you." said Robin.
"Yeah things aren't the same here without you either." said Cassie.
"How are the twins?" asked Robin.
"They are getting big. You should see them." said Cassie.
"And is Sage still giving you a hard time?" asked Robin.
"Don't even mention that girl's name. She is getting worst." said Cassie.
"After all we done for her?" shocked Robin.
"Face it Robin. Sage will never change. When will you and Lulu coming home?" asked Cassie.
"We will be home very soon." said Robin
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"That's good," Cassie replied, relieved.
"And I guess I'd better ask about Knucklehead too--how's Charles?" Robin asked.
"Oh Robin, that's so sweet of you to ask about Charles," Cassie said, touched. "He's fine now--WE'RE FINE NOW."
"Oh, was there trouble in Chassieland?" Robin asked playfully.
"Robin! Not you too!!"
They both laughed.
"Well for your information, there's ALWAYS trouble in CHASSIELAND, but that's what makes it exciting!" Cassie finally answered.
Robin cleared his throat. "Yeah, well, whatever floats your boat I guess...." he remarked. "Thanks for calling, Cassie. You made my day--really," he admitted.
"Thanks for always being there for me, Robin, Even when you're not HERE, YOU'RE HERE!"
"In your heart?" he asked quietly.
"Of course. I've got a big heart and it'll always have room in it for you, Robin."
"Cool," he replied.
There was an uncomfortable silence for a few seconds.
"So.......I guess I'll say goodbye for now," Robin finally continued.
Cassie felt sad, not wanting the conversation to end, but tried not to sound sad as she said, "See you soon, Robin," and hung up the phone.
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"Stop it Cassie. You can think of Robin that way. You happy with Charles now. Just stop it", thought Cassie.
"Beautiful is everything alright. You looked stressed", said Charles stroking her arm.
"Yeah everythings fine. I'm just glad that were together. I would want to be with anyone else but you", said Cassie trying to cover her guilt.
"I love you too", said Charles kissing her,"but I think you need ot lay down. I'll take care of the twins and bring you dinner. Just get some rest".
"Okay. Thank you Charles..for everything", said Cassie laying on her bed.
Charles left the room suspicious but glad the he and Cassie were back on good terms.
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Meanwhile back on the ship.
"What is wrong with me? I gotta stopped this. Cassie is my friend and I shouldn't be thinking of her in that way. That's how I got in trouble the last time. It was cool to hear her voice again. I guess I will never stop loving Cassie no matter what." said Robin.
Then Lulu came in Robin's room.
"Hey Robin whatsup!!!" asked Lulu.
"Hey girl you know Cassie finally called me." said Robin.
"That's wonderful." said Lulu.
"Sounds like her and douchbag are doing well after all the drama." said Robin.
"Robin be nice. You know Charles is good for Cassie." said Lulu.
"Yeah...whatever." said Robin.
"Right now I want to concentrate on me and you." said Robin.
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Lulu smiled and came close to Robin, standing toe to toe with him. "You know what you haven't done for me in a long time, Robin?" she asked as she reached up and put her arms around his neck.
"What's that, gorgeous?" he asked as he caressed her.
"You haven't written any more love poems for me," she pouted. "Remember the poem you wrote for me when we first started seeing each other?"
"Mmmm hmmmm......" he replied, hardly listening, closing his eyes and holding her closer.
"Could you write me another one? I love to read your work, you know....." she whispered in his ear.
"Maybe later," he promised her, grinning slyly, "AFTER you give me some inspiration....."
"I can do that," she giggled, turning out the light.
"Hey....I like the lights on," Robin protested, flipping the switch on again.
"Use your imagination," she replied as she turned the light out again.
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Meanwhile back at Mrs. Antoni's house Tay was getting ready to call Spencer until surpisely got a call from Sage. Tay doesn't know whether he should answer it or not. But he decide to take a chance.
"What the hell do you want?" said upset Tay.
"Tay please don't be like that." said Sage.
"Why shouldn't I? Maybe Cassie and Charles was right about you." said Tay.
"Tay please. You're not mad about me leaving with my boss. Tay you're a sweet person but you are too young for me." said Sage.
"Sage I'm over that. I'm not trippin' because you fell for him. I'm trippin' because of your lack of respect for the house and Cassie." said Tay.
"Look I'm sorry for going off on you and I care about you too Tay. I want us to be friends again." said Sage.
"I don't know Sage. I don't exactly haven't been nice to Cassie. Why do you hate her so much?" asked Tay.
"Tay it's personal between me and Cassie." said Sage.
"Well you have a boyfriend why are you still trying to steal Charles away from her." asked Tay.
"It's complicated Tay." said Sage.
"Tay I always respect you and mama Jenn but with Cassie it's different." said Sage.
"Well will you show some respect for Cassie please. said Tay.
"Sure I will." lied Sage.
"Tay I really do care about you and I don't want to lose you as a friend. You the only friend I got right now." said Sage.
Tay started blushing...meanwhile Lizzie was overhearing the convosation between Tay and Sage.
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As Lizzie listened, she thought about how everyone went over to Sage's place the day she got drunk and helped sober her up and cleaned up the place before Lund got home from work. She remembered how they had helped Spencer make his special hangover concoction for Sage and how Sage threw up all over Spencer's sweater.
She smiled to herself as she started daydreaming about her summer at the beach house with Cassie and Charles, Lulu and Robin, Dana and Jeron.
She thought about the time her and Cassie and Lulu cornered Sage in the Ladies Room at the carnival and beat her half to death. That was wrong.....
Suddenly Lizzie snapped out of it and back to reality, realizing that Tay had finished talking to Sage and was coming out of his room. It was too late for her to make a mad dash and get away from his door before he caught her eavesdropping.
"Lizzie!" Tay said startled. "You were out here LISTENING?!" he demanded.
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"Yes!! And why are you talking to Sage. You know all the trouble she caused this family", said Lizzie defending herself.
"SHE STILL A PERSON LIZZIE..EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES", said Tay.
"Whatever Tay. I hope you can learn your lesson before you get hurt again", said Lizzie walking upstairs to her room.
Meanwhile Charles decided to bring some food to Cassie
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Charles gently kicked the bedroom door opened while carefully carrying the dinner tray. On the tray there was a plate of food, a drink and a vase with a single white rose in it.
He smiled, proud of himself, as he brought it in for Cassie. She had fallen sound asleep, but Charles didn't mind because that gave him time to set up the tray and make sure he hadn't forgotten anything.
When he was sure everything was just right, he gently shook her. "Beautiful," he whispered in her ear as he crouched down next to the bed.
When she didn't respond, he started to nibble on her ear and tickle her neck with his lips. Finally, she started to stir a little, but was groggy.
"Robin....." she said soflty, still half asleep.
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"WHAT THE HELL!!!" yelled Charles.
Cassie finally woke up.
"Charles how long did you stand there watching me sleep?" shocked Cassie.
"Long enough you were dreaming about Robin...and you do talk in your sleep." said Charles.
"Charles this is not what you think." said Cassie.
"You know whatever Cassie here's your dinner...eat up." said Charles storming out the room.
Cassie ran after Charles.
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She grabbed his arm. "Charles, wait! I don't want to fight with you again! Come on!" she pleaded.
He yanked his arm away from her grip but stood there and thought about what she said.
"This is crazy, Charles," she continued. "I can't help what I dream about! CAN YOU???"
Charles looked down at the floor and didn't answer.
Cassie pushed him a little, upset at his lack of response. "Charles! I'm talking to you!" she insisted.
"No, Cassie," he finally admitted. "I can't control what I dream about. But why does it always have to be HIM?" he asked indignantly.
Cassie ignored his question and started pulling him back towards the room. "Let's go, Charles. Let's go back inside and eat together--please."
Reluctantly, he gave in and followed her back into the room.
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"cassie, i dont know of we can make it, robin is a thorn in my side and sick of it"he said sitting down on the bed
"charles, i just said i cant help what i dream, damn.....what more do you want?"asked cassie
"nothing forget it please lets eat"he said
the two eat in silence
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Back on the ship......
"NOW can I put the lights backs on?" Robin whines to Lulu as they sit up in the bed.
Lulu giggles. "Sure, hon, go ahead."
He switches on the light and sighs. Lulu looks concerned. "I don't know if I like the sound of that Robin. What's wrong? Didn't you like it?"
"What's not to like, Lulu?" he asked, surprised at her insecurity. "I'd just like to SEE you, that's all," he explained.
"But the light in here is too bright, Robin. and it's not romantic," she complained.
"It's okay," he replied as he rubbed her shoulders and kissed the back of her neck as they sat in bed. "How does that feel?" he asked softly.
"Perfect......" she moaned as she relaxed and closed her eyes, enjoying the massage.
"I'm glad classes were cut short today so we could spend time together--just you and me," he told her.
"Me too, Boo," she agreed. "I wonder what's life gonna be like for us when we get off this ship and back to Lincoln Heights--you know--since the quake and all?"
"Hmmm.....hopefully things won't change too drastically."
Robin started to think about things back in Lincoln Heights, and suddenly he stopped massaging her shoulders and started to get out of bed.
"Hey.....why'd you stop?" she whined, disappointed, as she watched him get dressed.
"Sorry Lulu," he apologized. "but I've got to call home and check on my mother," he explained.
"NOW???" she asked. "I thought this was OUR time?"
"To be continued!" he promised as he rushed, partially dressed, out of her room.
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Meanwhile back at Mrs. Antoni's house...
"Charles when are you going to realize that Robin and I are just friends and nothing else?" frustrated Cassie.
"BECAUSE I CANNOT FORGET THE FACT THAT YOU TWO SLEPT TOGETHER BEHIND BEHIND MY BACK ON YOUR LITTLE VACATION!!!" snapped Charles.
"Charles that was a long time agao!!! I know what I did was wrong. Even Robin admitted he was wrong. We both moved on. He is with Lulu now at Sea School." said Cassie.
"That's the only good thing out of all this crap we have gone through for he past four months." said Charles.
"Charles what is with you? You and Robin getting along so well at the beachhouse. Why are you trippin' now?" asked Cassie.
"I'm sorry Cassie but I can't help it. I just don't trust him." said Charles.
"You know I really thought I knew you Charles. I actually thought you have change your attitude about Robin at the beachhouse. And I actually thought you have a change for the better but now I just don't know who you are anymore. Have you forgotten that Robin actualy helped get us alone together when Dana was on patrol? Did you forget you two became great roomates during the summer? And did you forget the fact that you two actually bonded for once? And did you forget that all four took an HIV test because of Sage? And speaking of Sage I got over the fact you slept with her and I think you need to do the same." said Cassie.
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Listening to Cassie rant and rave, Charles felt like his head was about to explode. "OKAY OKAY I GET IT!!" he shouted.
"Shhhh!! I don't want everyone in the house to know that we're fighting AGAIN!" Cassie scolded as she rushed to the bedroom door to close it.
Unfortunately, she wasn't fast enough. Eddie was on the other side of the door about to come in and see what all of the yelling was about.
"What's up you two?" he asked with a serious tone as he stepped into the room. "Charles? What's going on in here?"
"Dad--" Cassie started.
Eddie held his hand up, signalling for her to keep quiet. "I asked CHARLES a question and I'm waiting for CHARLES to answer--not you, Cassie," he continued.
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"Nothing Mr. Sutton. I was just leaving", said Charles walking out of the room.
"Well what was that? ANOTHER problem. How long was it this time?", asked Eddie sitting on the bed laughing.
"He's just so insecure. Why can't he just let go of the past?", said Cassie.
"Tell me what's going on Cassie? How did this all begin?", said Cassie
"I..I had a dream about Robin and now Charles is pissed off", said Cassie.
"Wow. So Charles found out and now has raging angry because of his feud with Robin?", said Eddie.
"Yes. Just because Robin and I slept with eachother a long time ago. We knew it was wrong and make our aplogies. Why can't Charles relize that?", asked Cassie stressed.
"Just like your mother being hurt with me about having a secret child with Dana, Charles is still hurting after all the things he's done for you and you still wanting Robin. Cassie that boy has it bad for you. You have to stop looking at all the negatives and relize how good of a guy Charles is. Know that Charles won't stay with you forever if you keep acting like this. It's not all his fault", said Eddie sharing his wisdom.
Cassie relized how much she had punished Charles when all he did was love her.
"Now I hope I helped your relationship. Now I have to go tend to mine", said Eddie kiss his daughter on the forehead and exiting the room.
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It was Eddie's intention to find Jenn and talk some more about Dana, Nate and their plans for the future, however, he found her in the kitchen talking with Marla and decided to let the two women enjoy their girl talk. He went into the empty game room and decided to stretch out on the floor and catch some zzzzs.
In the kitchen, Jenn was at the table with Natalie trying to get her to eat.
"Come on baby, if you don't eat you'll get sick. You don't want to get sick do you? Then you'll have to go to the DOCTOR and you HATE THE DOCTOR, don't you?" she tried to reason with Natalie.
Marla grinned. "Jenn, I'm taking the twins to the mall with me. Why don't you and Natalie come along? Maybe she'll want to eat something there--she obviously doesn't go for my italian food."
Jenn sighed. "I dunno, Marla. Money's kinda tight these days. The last thing I need to be doing is going to the mall," Jenn replied sadly.
Marla cleared her throat playfully, as she tried to cheer Jenn up. "Maybe you haven't heard, but I recently hit the lottery. Money's not kinda tight over here, and as long as I've got, you've got," she offered.
"Oh Marla, that's not true and you know it," Jenn answered bashfully.
"What do you mean?" Marla insisted. "Of course it's true, Jenn! You and I share the same grandchildren so we'll be part of each other's life forever! I'm not going to sit by and watch my grandkids' grandma suffer and scrimp and deny herself when I've got the means to help her out. Wouldn't YOU help ME if the shoe were on the other foot?" she asked.
Jenn thought about it.
"I'm sorry," Marla continued, "I don't think I heard your answer....." she said with her hands on her hips.
Jenn smiled. "Yes, Marla, I'd help you out if I won $100 million."
Marla laughed. "So it's settled then. Get Natalie ready and come to the mall with me and the twins. You'll get to forget about your problems for an hour or two, and you'll finally get to ride in my Mercedes," she told Jenn excitedly.
"It's a beautiful car, by the way," Jenn complimented her.
"Thanks! It goes from 0-60 in like three seconds!"
Jenn turned to Natalie. "Okay, Missy, looks like you won this round, You don't have to eat your food, but when we get to the mall, I'm getting you a salad--understand?"
Natalie hopped out of her chair, beaming. "K!" she responded, running out of the kitchen and up the stairs towards the nursery. "Collin! Kalie! Let's get ready!" she screamed.
Jenn and Marla laughed. "I love that little girl," Jenn remarked.
"She's adorable!" Marla agreed. "LOUD, but adorable!"
Jenn finished her coffee and then the two women got the three children ready and left in Marla's car for the mall. On the way there, Jenn asked Marla, "So where've you been for the past few months? Vegas?"
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"I've been mostly in Vegas." said Marla.
"Vegas what were you doing in Vegas. Do you know that boy needs his mother especially now?" asked Jenn.
"Yeah I know. But Charles claims he can take care of himself so I gave him his space. I already I have made the wrong choice by doing that." said Marla.
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"Don't be too hard on yourself, Marla. We all make mistakes raising our kids, but the proof is in the pudding. And your son so far has turned out to be pretty good, despite your wrong choices. You did a good job, Marla. Charles is a wonderful boy--uh--YOUNG MAN, I mean."
"Thanks Jenn. It wsn't easy......" Marla admitted. "The money makes it easier--that's one less thing to worry about--but it's still hard. Especially because I'm a young woman Jenn--I'm not even 40 yet! But I feel like I missed out on so much of my own life already, so I'm trying to make up for lost time and poor Charles is suffering for it!"
"Oh Marla....." Jenn sighed. "You've just got to be balanced. Do for you, but do for Charles too. BE THERE FOR HIM because money cannot take the place of mom," she advised. "He loves you, Marla."
Marla pulled into a parking space. "I adore my son, Jenn, and now that I'm back from Vegas and all of my business there is squared away, he's gonna see just how much I adore him. Everyone will see."
The two women got out, unbuckled the car seats in the back and brought the twins and Natalie into the mall.
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Meanwhile back at Mrs. Antoni's household Cassie tried to talk to Charles.
"Charles can we please talk?" begged Cassie.
"What is there to talk about you in love with Robin. I'm nothing but a disaster and you wish you had went on that Sea School. I just not perfect for you." said hurtful Charles.
"Charles please don't be like that. I wouldn't be with you if I didn't think you were the one for me. I cannot control my dreams but I want to be with you and only you. You prove that you the one for me when rescue me time after time. You are my life Charles. But I'm not going to stop being Robin's friend. And I'm not going to stop being your girlfriend." said Cassie as she kissed Charles.
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After they kissed, Charles hugged her so tight she could hardly breathe.
"I know you still love me, Charles," she told him, "and don't forget we pledged our eternal friendship," she reminded him.
"I'm sorry, Cassie," he apologized, ashamed to look her in the face. "When you said Robn's name in your sleep, it kinda hurt, you know?"
She nodded. "I would never hurt you on purpose Charles, and I'm sorry too that it happened. Dont' be mad, but I talked to Robin on the phone today and I guess he was just on my mind," she admitted.
"He called you?" Charles asked, annoyed.
"No, Charles, I called him to let him know what's going on with the quake and all!" she explained. "So, that's probably why I was dreaming about him---no big deal. Can we just forget it?"
"Yeah, I guess," he agreed. "Life's too short, right?"
"That's right, Charles, And almost everyday it seems like we get reminded of that.-- first Johnny, now the quake!"
"So what do you say we make the most of the moment? My mom's got the kids and your mom went with her, so....." he looked at her hopefully.
"So......." she continued, smiling, "are YOU thinking what I"M thinking?" she asked.
"Yes, beautiful, I am," he said smiling back.
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Charles took off his shirt and then he started undressing Cassie. And then he started kissing Cassie's back.
"Oooooh Charles you animal." said Cassie.
"Ummm Cassie just one more thing and do not tell Robin this but it wasn't that bad having him at the beach house and he was a pretty good roommate." said Charles.
"See I told you he will grow on you." said Cassie.
"Yeah yeah but I still think he's a jerk and don't you dare breed a word of this to no one." said Charles.
"Lets not talk about Robin lets focus on us." said Cassie.
"Now you're talking beautiful." said Charles.
The two started to make out and just when they were about to have sex....
"CHARLES I WILL KILL YOU IF YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT SEXING UP MY DAUGHTER." yelled Eddie.
"OMG I forgot Dad was here." said Cassie.
"Leave it to your dad to spoil the moment." said disugsted Charles.
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Eddie felt refreshed from his nap, and after interrupting Charles and Cassie he decided to knock on Tay's door and see what was up with his son.
He walked in after knocking with a big smile on his face and found Tay on the floor doing push ups. "Tay, my man! What's the good word?" he asked.
Tay continued his exercises and counting. "22.......23........24.......25....."
"Yo, Tay! I'm talking to you," Eddie repeated, surprised that his son was giving him the cold shoulder.
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"Tay are alright?" asked Eddie.
Tay finally got up.
"Why do you even care?" asked Tay sarcasticly.
"Tay I care very much." said Eddie.
"You could've fool me." said Tay.
"Tay what this all of about? Don't tell me you went and got your heartbroken by Sage. Tay I warned you about that girl." said Eddie.
"It's not even about Sage." said Tay.
"Then tell me what's going on? Tay I'm here for you." confused Eddie.
"NO YOU'RE NOT!!! YOU'RE THERE FOR CASSIE, LIZZIE, NATALIE, AND MOST OF ALL YOUR NEW FOUND SON NATE!!!" snapped Tay.
"Tay that's not fair." said Eddie.
"Cut the act Dad you don't care about me, my music, or anything. All you ever care is Nate." said Tay.
"Tay please!!!" said Eddie.
"I gotta go and some air. I'm out!!!" said Tay storming out the house.
"Tay get back here...Tay....TAY.'"yelled Eddie.
But Tay left the house already.
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Cassie, Charles and Lizzie all emerged from their rooms at the sound of Eddie's shouting.
"Dad, what's going on?" Lizzie asked, coming down the stairs and seeing her father standing at the wide-opened front door.
Charles and Cassie came down as well. "Yeah, Dad, what's all the yelling about?"
"What's up with Tay?" Charles asked.
Eddie stepped back inside and closed the door behind him. He slumped down on the couch looking dejected and sighed.
"Tay seems to think I don't care about him now that Nate is in the picture. He got himself all worked up and left--says he needs some air! HA! DON'T WE ALL?"
Lizzie sat next to her father and symptathetically rubbed his muscular arm. "Oh, Dad, it's okay," she tried to comfort him. "Don't let crazy Tay get to you! I'm happy Nate's my brother--I always wanted an older brother!"
Cassie sat on the other side of her father and put her head on his shoulder. "Yeah, Dad, Tay's just going through a phase. We've all been through it, you know that! He'll come around, you'll see...."
"Mr. Sutton, I'll go out and see if I can catch up with Tay and talk some sense into him," Charles volunteered as he went out the door.
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Meanwhile back at the mall Jenn and Marla was having fun shopping. However Jenn is worry because she doesn't want to spend too much money because of the finiancial situation.
"Jenn will you relax I got you and the kids cover." said Marla.
"I know I just don't want to take advantage of you." said Jenn.
"Jenn it's okay we're family I told you." said Marla.
"Oh alright." said Jenn.
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As Jenn browsed through one of the racks, a man came up behind her and said, "Mrs. Sutton, right?"
Jenn was a little startled. "Yes, that's right. You look familiar...." she said trying to remember where she knew him from.
He smiled. "My name is Bill. I'm a photographer for the children's modeling agency that signed your little daughter," he said refreshing her memory.
"Oh yes, that's right! I'm so sorry!" she apologized, a bit embarrassed. "With the earthquake and everything my mind isn't functioning the way it should be," she explained.
He smiled again. "No problem, Mrs. Sutton. I definitely can understand that! In fact, maybe the quake is why I haven't been able to reach you at your home number?"
"Well, we haven't been home for a few days. The house isn't livable anymore, so I've been staying with Mrs. Antoni," Jenn said, pointing to Marla who was at another rack further down.
"Mmm....she's pretty," Bill remarked as he admired Marla from afar.
"Well, as a matter of fact, my granddaughter was also signed with the agency and she's Kalie's other grandmother. Kalie looks just like her," Jenn bragged, "and Colin looks more like the Sutton side of the family."
"Oh yes.....Kalie! Her mother is Cassie--the girl that did the sand sculptures--I remember very well! But getting back to what I was saying, I've been trying to reach you, Mrs. Sutton. We might have some work for Natalie," he said as he pulled his business card out of his wallet and handed it to her.
"God knows we could use some extra money right about now..." Jenn remarked.
"Well, Mrs. Sutton, the Lord works in mysterious ways--isn't that the saying? So, give me a call tomorrow if you're still interested," he encouraged her.
Jenn tucked his card into the pocket of her jeans, beaming. "Thank you, Bill! Thank you VERY MUCH!"
As he started to walk away, Jenn said, "Oh, and Bill, I'd be happy to introduce you to Marla if you'd like."
Bill stopped dead in his tracks and turned back around. "Well then thank YOU Mrs. Sutton! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" he replied as Jenn brought him over to Marla.
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"Marla this is Bill from the children modeling agency. The one I've been telling you about." said Jenn as she introduced.
"Wow you are gorgeous." said Bill.
Marla froze stiff.
"You must be a model or something. Are you?" flirting Bill.
Marla froze stiff.
"No but the mother of Charles Antoni...Marla this man is talking to you." said Jenn.
Marla finally spoke.
"I want your body." said Marla.
"I beg your pardon." laughed Bill.
"I'm sorry I was thinking out loud." said embarrass Marla.
"Want to have lunch?" asked Bill.
"I will love to but I hanging with Jenn today." said Marla.
"Of couse she will have lunch. We both will." said Jenn.
"Jenn." shocked Marla.
"This guy seems like a gentleman...give him a chance." said Jenn.
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"Wait a minute," Marla continued, "we've got Natalie, Colin AND Kalie with us, and I'm SURE Bill doesn't want to go to Chucky Cheese!"
Bill chuckled. "I'd have to agree with you on that one," he replied, amused.
"So......let's make a deal, Bill," Marla bargained. "Let's do lunch -- the three of us -- without the kids on another day?"
She mustered up the prettiest smile she could, hoping he'd agree, but before he could say anything, Jenn interrupted.
"Why the three of us? Why not just you two?"
Marla sighed and rolled her eyes. "Excuse us, Bill," she said politely as she dragged Jenn far enough away so that Bill couldn't hear what she'd say next. "Jennifer, I don't know this man! He could be a serial killer for all I know! I don't want to go anywhere ALONE with him--not just yet! Don't forget, I just came out of an abusive relationship with Mike!"
"But you just told him two minutes ago that you wanted his body!" Jenn argued back.
"That was awkward, don't remind me, please. But seriously, he looks great but I don't know him Jenn and I'm afraid. I've been through alot. Please come with us--we could make it a business thing about Kalie and Natalie or something," Marla begged.
Jenn looked at Marla's expression and felt a bond with her that she'd never felt before. This poor woman, Jenn thought. I've got Eddie to always watch my back, but Marla's been used, abused and abandoned and all the while trying to raise her son. The ONLY good thing that's happened to her is winning the lottery......
"I should have been more sensitive, Marla," she finally answered. "Of course I'll tag along for moral support."
Marla almost jumped up and down she was so happy. "Oh thank you, Jenn!"
She hurried back over to Bill who was waiting patiently.
"I thought you'd forgotten all about me!" he teased her.
Marla blushed. "I'm so sorry, Bill. Look, Jenn and I were talking it over and she agrees that the three of us should get together at another time. I hope that's alright with you?"
"I look forward to it, Marla," he told her as he caressed her arm. "I'll be in touch," he promised.
"Nice meeting you," she said as she got ready to leave him and join Jenn.
"Before you go, can I be honest with you about something?" he asked coyly.
"What's that?" she asked curiously.
"I was lying about not wanting to go to Chucky Cheese with you and the kids. I would've gone, but I could tell you were uncomfortable with the idea."
Marla was touched and didn't know what to say. Wow... she thought dreamy-eyed, he actually cares how I feel......
"Marla?" Bill was waiting for a response.
"Thank you, Bill, for understanding," she finally replied. "I'd better go now, Jenn's waiting," she said excusing herself.
Bill watched her as she turned and walked away.
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Meanwhile back at Sea School. Robin called his mother.
"Robin!!!" said Monica very happily.
"Hey Mom it's great hearing from you." said Robin.
"Great hearing from you too. How is Sea School?" asked Monica.
"Nevermind that how are you? I heard there was an Earthquake back home. I want to make sure if you're alright." said Robin.
"I'm alright the house is alittle wreck but no real damage done. By the way your friend Cassie stopped by." said Monica
"Yeah I know she called me and told me and Lulu everything that has been going on." said Robin.
"I'm really alright your father wasn't there to lift a figer as usual." said Monica.
"Why am I'm not surprised." said Robin.
"So tell me what is going on with you and Lulu at sea school?" asked Monica.
"Sea School I'm passing all my courses. All A pluses." said Robin.
"That's wonderful and Lulu?" wondered Monica.
"Things are going really well. I'm glad she signed up as well." said Robin.
"That's good you still not upset that your father let someone else run the Revulotion instead of you are you?" wondered Monica.
"I'm still disappointed but I'll get over it." said Robin.
"I know how much you really want to run the place." said Monica.
"Mom can I talk to you for a moment?" asked Robin.
"Yeah sure what is hun?" wondered Monica.
"It's about Cassie. I love Lulu and she means alot to me but I can't keep Cassie out of my mind." said Robin.
"Wait a minute Robin you're not thinking about hooking up with Cassie because you can forget that. The one thing me and your father can agree on is not
