My second fic. Again just something that wanted to get written. Don't know yet if this is a one-shot or if I'll follow this up with another chapter. We'll see how the wind blows…and perhaps the reviews. )

Disclaimer: Only Tina and the story are mine. The rest own themselves.

In the midst of filming the sequel.

Lucas is talking to Tina, one of Kenny's staff, who doubles as an informal guidance counselor for anyone in the cast or crew who'll need one. She has also become good friends with everyone, especially the cast.

Tina is seated on a chair while Lucas is pacing the room as he talks.

Lucas: There's this girl…

Tina: Uhuh…

Lucas: I think I'm starting to feel something for her.

Tina: Okay…

Lucas: And I want it to go away.

Tina: Why?

Lucas: Because I don't' want it.

Tina: Why not?

Lucas: Because it's not right.

Tina: Why isn't it right?

Lucas: Because it's just not, okay?!

Tina: Okay…what exactly are you feeling for her?

Lucas: She's driving me insane! I can't stop thinking about her. I can't even focus on my job. It's affecting my work. And that's a no-no.

Tina: So you wanna stop liking her so that you can do your job. Is that right?

Lucas: Yes… no! I mean, I don't want to stop liking her as a friend. I just wanna get rid of these other feelings. Those that aren't supposed to be there.

Tina: Why do you think they're not supposed to be there?

Lucas: I just told you!!!

Tina: Okay Lucas. Calm down.

Lucas: I can't calm down! I can't even memorize my lines properly. These feelings, whatever they are, are distracting the heck out of me! And I can't have that. It's not right. It's not fair for the rest of the guys. I can't be unprofessional. I'm getting paid to work, not to have feelings like this!

Tina: So you think it's wrong for you to feel this way.

Lucas: Yes!

Tina: Aside from these feelings affecting your work, is there any other reason why you think it's wrong to have these feelings?

Lucas: I don't know. Isn't my first reason enough?

Tina: I'm just trying to find out more about why you're feeling this way.

Lucas: (sits down, bows his head a bit, and sighs) I don't know. I just want this to stop. I wanna be back to my old self. It was less complicated.

Tina: So you didn't feel this way before.

Lucas: No (shaking his head wistfully).

Tina: When did you start feeling this way?

Lucas: (shrugs) This year I guess…

Tina: Any idea what triggered it?

Lucas: (shakes his head in frustration) No idea.

Tina: Did you notice any change in her behavior towards you?

Lucas: You mean before I started having these feelings?

Tina: (nods)

Lucas: No…

Tina: So she wasn't treating you any differently…

Lucas: No, or at least I didn't notice.

Tina: And now she still treats you the same way.

Lucas: Yeah, I guess…

Tina: (continues to listen)

Lucas: …although, I see less of her now than I did before.

Tina: Okay. Why is that?

Lucas: Coz she's hanging around more often with this other guy…

Tina: Do you miss her?

Lucas: (shrugs again) Maybe…

Tina: Go on…

Lucas: I mean it's not like she can't hang around with other people. When I think about it, we really didn't hang out that often before. She had her "clique" and I guess I had mine. We were only together because of work. And after that, we would go our separate ways, until we had to come back and work with each other again.

Tina: Did you miss her whenever you went your separate ways?

Lucas: No, not really. Like I said, I really didn't have these feelings before. And of all people, I never thought I would actually have feelings for her. It's crazy…

Tina: Why?

Lucas: I never really thought of her that way. She was just someone I worked with. Then I guess we became friends in the process. Until it even felt like she was family. Like a sister.

Tina: But suddenly you don't see her as a sister anymore…

Lucas: (nods)

Tina: And now she's someone whom you want as a girlfriend?

Lucas: (frowns, shakes his head, and crosses his arms) It can't happen.

Tina: Why not? Lots of people fall for their friends.

Lucas: And a lotta times they end up badly.

Tina: There are some… but not all.

Lucas: Why can't she just be my friend? Or my sister? It's a lot simpler that way.

Tina: Maybe coz you two are meant for other things.

Lucas: No, we're not.

Tina: Why are you fighting this Lucas?

Lucas: Because I just know it won't work.

Tina: How do you know that?

Lucas: I'm psychic…

Tina: Yeah, right.

Lucas: (sits back on the couch and puts his hands on his head).

Tina: You don't think she feels the same way?

Lucas: I know she doesn't feel the same way.

Tina: Yeah, coz you're psychic, right?

Lucas: (smirks) You're such a good listener…

Tina: Lucas, what if you're wrong, and she does feel the same way?

Lucas: She doesn't, trust me.

Tina: What proof do you have?

Lucas: She likes someone else.

Tina: So? That doesn't mean she doesn't like you.

Lucas: I mean like like. She's falling for this other guy…

Tina: The guy she's hanging around with lately?

Lucas: Yeah…and he's falling for her too.

Tina: Wow! You seem to know a lot of things.

Lucas: Yeah, I didn't even have to use my psychic abilities to find that out. It's pretty obvious. The way they're always together. The way they talk to each other. The way they laugh with each other. Anyone who sees their body language can tell they're totally into each other.

Tina: Are you sure it's not just you reading too much into it because of your feelings?

Lucas: Everyone else thinks the same way.

Tina: And how do you feel about that?

Lucas: Like I really need to get rid of these feelings already.

Tina: But they're not together yet, are they?

Lucas: Who knows? Like I said, I don't get to see her that often any more. And when we're together, we rarely have time for a bonding session since when it's time for break, he's right there ready to whisk her away again.

Tina: And you'd rather he didn't?

Lucas: No, I'd rather I didn't care.

Tina: But you do.

Lucas: Thus the reason for this conversation.

Tina: Okay. So what have you done so far to get rid of these feelings?

Lucas: I tried a lot of things: denial, rationalization, avoidance, isolation, anger, humor… But obviously none of it worked.

Tina: Wow! Exactly how long have you been dealing with these feelings?

Lucas: Couple months? I dunno.

Tina: But that's when you first acknowledged it right?

Lucas: Yeah…

Tina: It's possible you may have had these feelings for quite some time now but didn't want to admit to yourself that you did.

Lucas: Okay. But that doesn't matter much anymore right? The fact is: I still have these feelings. And whatever I do or did to get over it, it's still there.

Tina: So what do you wanna do now?

Lucas: I don't know! That's why I came to you for advice, remember?

Tina: Oh yeah, right.

Lucas: So? What do I do? I don't wanna keep feeling this way anymore. I'm just getting so sick and tired of it. It's not doing me any good, either professionally or personally. It's just a waste of time!

Tina: And why is it a waste of time again?

Lucas: (stands up again) Coz instead of me preparing for work, I'm here talking to you for the last half-hour about this.

Tina: That's not necessarily a bad thing. Don't you find it helpful to talk about this?

Lucas: (sighs heavily) Look, I just want to stop analyzing this already. I think no matter how much thinking I do, it won't get me anywhere. God knows, I've already done enough of that for the last few months. It's brought me nothing but confusion, distraction, and heartbreak.

Tina: How dramatic…

Lucas: See! I want to stop with all this drama already. So please, less analyzing, more action-planning.

Tina: Okay. How about considering this action plan: Go tell her.

Lucas: Tell her what?

Tina: This! Everything you just told me. Your feelings.

Lucas: (looks at her incredulously) I can't do that!

Tina: Why not?

Lucas: Hello? Didn't you hear a word I said about her and this guy?

Tina: Yeah I heard you. She's into him and he's into her.

Lucas: Exactly! I can't just spring this on her. And I don't wanna get in their way. I don't wanna make things more complicated than it already is. It's not my style.

Tina: But you said they weren't together yet.

Lucas: Yeah, but still. I wouldn't want to cause trouble. Clearly, they're on their way to becoming a couple. And I don't wanna be involved in any of that.

Tina: Oh but you already are.

Lucas: Course not.

Tina: Okay, maybe not directly, but whether you like it or not, you're involved. And you have your feelings to thank for that.

Lucas: Yeah, but no one has to know. No one can know (staring down at her).

Tina: Don't worry. There's always a confidentiality clause in these consultations. Your secret's safe with me.

Lucas: Thank you (sits back down).

Tina: You know you can still tell her your feelings by…

Lucas: I told you I…

Tina: Let me finish. I think it'll do you some good if you express some of these feelings one way or another. So why not tell her your feelings by writing a song about it.

Lucas: (ponders the suggestion)

Tina: I mean, you're a very creative guy. You're talented. You've written some songs before. It seems like you have enough angst to concoct something up. What do you say?

Lucas: Well, it has been a while since I last wrote something.

Tina: So you'll write something?

Lucas: Maybe. Yes. I'll do that (smiles).

Tina: Ada boy! See? Perhaps something good can come out of this too.

Lucas: Well I can't guarantee that it'll help.

Tina: There really are no guarantees in life Luc but the important thing is that you try.

Lucas: (nods in agreement)

Tina: So what are you waiting for? Go write a song! (stands while trying to usher Luc out of the room)

Lucas: All right, all right! (turns back to Tina) Thanks…

Tina: You're welcome.

I don't really know if this made sense. But anyhow, feedback is always welcome. )