Greenlee looked at Kendall with a blank stare, then started yelling, "How could you be so insensitive? I just lost my baby and you are offering to… I don't want you anywhere near Ryan's sperm." Her yelling became shrieking causing Simone and Ethan to come in from the hallway.
Kendall trying to clarify "No Greenlee, you don't understand. Just listen. I talked to Dr. Madden. He said that it was possible"
"Get out! You aren't my friend. I never want to see you again." Greenlee spat the words at Kendall with all the venom her little body could hold.
Simone gently placed a hand on Kendall's arm, "Maybe you should go."
Kendall turned and ran from the room tears welling up in her eyes. She rushed into an open elevator car and frantically pressed the door close button. As the door closed, Kendall slid to the floor in a crying heap. She must have been a sight when the elevator doors opened into the lobby. But Kendall was accustom to stares. She straighten herself to an upright position and headed towards her parked car. By the time Kendall pulled into her parking spot at the condo complex, her vision was blurred by tears. She locked the car and headed straight to her door, bumping into someone on the way.
"Sorry." Kendall murmured without looking up. A hand held onto Kendall's arm, preventing her from walking away. Kendall finally looked up into Zach's questioning eyes.
"What the hell is the matter?" Zach asked. Kendall's eyes were puffy and her cheeks were stained with running eye makeup, she had been crying.
Kendall pulled out of Zach's grasp without saying a word, walked past him to her door. Once inside the safety of her home, Kendall leaned against the door in sheer exhaustion. It was not long before Zach was banging on the door, demanding an explanation. "Kendall, open the door. I am not leaving, so let me in." Kendall wondered how long she could ignore him before he broke down the door.
Through the door Kendall yelled, "Go away Zach. I asked you for your help. You told me 'to handle it'. " Kendall continued to herself, 'and as usually, I screwed up.' She knew she needed to get rid of Zach, "Go play Knight in Shining Armor for the Santos sisters, and leave me alone."
Zach was confused, was Kendall jealous. He didn't think Kane women did jealousy. He could tell she was sitting against the door, so busting through it was out of the question. "Kendall, please let me in. I want to explain." He actually had no idea what he would say, but wanted her to open the door.
Kendall didn't have the energy to keep a confrontation. She stood up, swung the door open, and walked towards the couch, where she made a dramatic flop. She was clutching a throw pillow tightly as Zach sat down on the ottoman in front of her. "What is going on?" Zach asked once again.
Kendall took a deep breathe, as she exhaled, her words flooded Zach's senses. "I thought I could give her hope. I knew it was crazy, I knew I shouldn't but it was hope. I didn't expect her to react so violently, to say such hateful things. I would be giving up everything, for her. Why did I ever think it? Why did I say it? Why didn't someone stop me?"
Zach sat silently, waiting for any of Kendall's words to make sense. She continued, fresh tears welling up in her eyes. Zach watched as her saddness morphed into angry. "You were suppose to stop me. That is why I called you. You should have talked me out of making this huge mistake." Kendall threw the pillow to the side and started hitting Zach. "Why didn't you stop me?" Zach was holding Kendall's wrists to prevent her from hitting him. She began to sob uncontrollably. Zach brought her into an embrace, holding her as she cried. She shuddered in his arms. After several silent minutes, Kendall pulled out of Zach's arms and looked into his face, her eyes were apologetic. He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, indicating that all was forgiven.
Zach cautiously asked, "What happen?"
Kendall sat back on the couch, retelling the details of Greenlee's miscarriage, that she is unable to carry a child. Kendall was unable to look at him while she made her confession, "I offered to be the surrogate for Greenlee and Ryan's child."
Zach couldn't believe his ears, but not wanting to make this precious woman feel any worse, implemented his best poker face. He wanted to scream and rant, Ryan wasn't worth her sacrifice, Greenlee was a spoiled little brat. He instead sat stoic, waiting for the rest.
"Greenlee exploded. She ranted at me, threw me out of her room, said she never wanted to see me again." Kendall's eyes met Zach's unreadable face. "Why is there so much despair in the world? There is so much sadness and pain, I feel like I am drowning in it. That I will never feel alive again. I am sorry about how I acted with Julia. It is horrible what she has had to deal with, but I…" Kendall didn't know if she should say her next thought, but at this point, what else can she lose. "But, I don't know what I would do if you…" she let the last words trail off.
Zach spoke in a non-threatening tone, "I feel responsible for Maria's hurt. I am trying to make amends by helping Julia. I promise you, Kendall look at me." He gently grasped Kendall's chin, brining her eyes to his "I promise you, I will not leave you."
Eternity seemed to pass during the several seconds their eyes locked. Quietly, each moved towards each other, their lips sealing the promise. The kiss was like electricity running into Kendall's soul. At that precise moment she knew, knew that Zach was the man to bring her back to life. "Zach.." Kendall started breathlessly "I need to feel alive. Please, don't leave me tonight." Kendall surprised herself with her words. She has never begged a man to stay with her, why is she doing so now.
"I have some loose ends to wrap up." Zach spoke so matter-of-factly, Kendall regretted her words. "Listen, I want you to take a shower, bubble bath, whatever. Relax. The last several days have been emotionally draining. I will be back."
Kendall couldn't believe he was leaving, what about his promise. Zach rose from the ottoman, pulling Kendall to her feet as well. Zach reached for Kendall, encircling her petite waist with his arms, holding her closer than ever, he kissed her. The kiss held all of promises of his return. Kendall responded passionately, knowing he would honor his promise.