Previously...
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Jason realized that he had to seek
answers and started on his own mission to learn the truth about
Keith. He soon
found himself at the Michaels residence after entering
the home with an
old key that Keith had given him. After discovering a journal and phone
list on the computer, Jason confiscated the
items and returned home to do some research. He soon found entires
about a man named Lucas and became determined to find out what
his relationship with Keith was.
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Kayla finally agreed to go to
marriage counseling, despite telling Rick that she wouldn't partake. As soon as
they started the session with Dr. Michaels, Kayla expressed her concerns over Liz.
While Rick assured her that nothing was going on, Kayla felt
convinced that Liz was after her husband.
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Kimberly's battle with the voices took an extreme turn for the
worst when she created a new identity. Calling herself 'Claudia Deauville', it was revealed
that she
was
the person responsible for bringing
Braden to Pac Heights. Plotting a company takeover, her new alliance meant that she
would turn her back on the one man who was always there for
her- Kimberly's own father.
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here. ______________________________________________________________Scene: The Summers Estate. 863 Oakshore Terrace.
As Claudia, she
lays back on the leather sofa and takes a drag of her cigarette. Braden is in the kitchen preparing brunch in a silk blue robe. She hears Braden
humming the tune of an old 80s love song and smiles as she realizes he is just as content as she this morning. After a passionate night that of lovemaking that kept them up well past five, smiles are sure to be present throughout the day.
"What are you making?" Claudia calls out from outside the kitchen door.
"Your favorite," Braden shouts back and reveals himself in the doorway.
"My favorite? And you've known me how long?"
"Well, I remember the little things. You said your favorite was eggs benedicts at that little restaurant I took you for breakfast last week."
"I did, indeed. Points for you!" Claudia smiles back.
"So Monday, eh?"
"Monday is the day." Claudia produces a grim smile. "Take over, day one."
Braden laughs and swiftly walks over to her and gives her a peck on the cheek. "Emily and Steve won't know what hit them."
"Neither will we when we're rolling in the money."
"Right you are," Braden replies as he softly caresses her hair.
"I'm always right, haven't you learned that yet?"
"Well, you did choose to do business with me."
"So how many other women are you doing business with?"
"Excuse me?" Braden is thrown off by the question.
"You heard me."
"Just you, my dear. You don't have to worry about a thing."
"I hope so."
"Look," Braden takes her hand and holds it tightly. "You really need to trust me. I'm thinking about our future here."
"I do trust you."
"Good, Claudia. Because I would hate to see how things could spoil if you didn't."
"I won't let anything go down. Don't worry about a thing."
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Scene: Cafe Flore. The Castro District of San Francisco.
Jason
looks around the crowded caf and tries to find someone who matches the description he was given by Lucas
earlier. He is slightly nervous for a number of reasons. Primarily, he is still not completely sure that Lucas' relationship with Keith was completely plutonic. Furthermore, Lucas seems to be quite attractive by the description given- tall, dark hair, light eyes and an athletic build.
He is also unsure if Lucas will recognize him, so he is going on his instincts to approach the man. He is surprised though at how many of the guys fit the description. He suddenly feels quite nervous about the whole situation and begins to have second thoughts about meeting in such a crowded place.
"Jason?"
Jason whips around when he hears the voice from behind. "Yes."
"Oh, uh...hi there." Jason feels inadequate for not having the words to form a proper greeting.
"Nice to meet you." Lucas extends his hands out to meet Jason's.
"Yeah, you as well." Jason clears his throat and continues, "have you been here long?"
"Not too long, no. I don't mind being here though. I love the whole atmosphere."
Jason looks around and nods. "There's definitely a lot going on here."
"Yeah, I like the distractions the cafe has to offer- and the eye candy isn't bad either. I suppose it gets my mind off of other things."
"I can see that. So...should we get a table?"
"For sure. If you want coffee or something, we need to order it first though."
Lucas points over to a line that's filled with quite a diverse mix. Jason anxiously follows Lucas and then two stand before each other once again as an awkward silence looms.
"So, have you been to this area before?" Lucas inquires with a sarcastic smile, realizing that any gay man living in the bay area has stepped foot in the district.
"A few times before, yes. I don't remember the first timeI had to have been only eighteen or nineteen. I just remember that I couldn't go into any of the bars here. But the environment was enough to do it for me." Jason begins to feel more comfortable and continues, "I remember the first time I saw two guys walking down the street holding hands. It was like it was no big deal to either of them."
"Yeah, well I'm actually a native of the City, so I grew up going to schools that had equality posters plastered everywhere. It was quite a trip- and a big change from the school you probably went to."
Jason lets out a sigh and nods his head as they prepare to order. He notices that Lucas turn his attention to two men nearing them.
"Lucas, my man." One of the guys embraces Lucas with a hug.
Lucas responds with a quick hello. Jason can tell Lucas feels a bit nervous with him there. Both of the men are fairly attractive and Jason realizes they are both giving him a once-over.
"So who's your new boy?" The man asks Lucas.
Jason and Lucas stare at each other in silence. Jason has no idea how Lucas will handle the question.
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