After a few weeks have passed, Todd finds himself lost in thought. He has been getting a little closer to Carly. But is she really the one I want, he thinks. Then his mind drifts to me. He smiles to himself. He thinks of our first kiss. Since then we have made love, which was not easy for him. His issues with intimacy were one of the matters discussed in therapy, but once he let himself go, there didn't seem to be a trace of any issues. He hadn't got that far with Carly and was now not sure at all he ever wanted to. It was never like him to see two women at once. He thinks back to doing serious flirting with other women, all in an effort to make Blair jealous and it always worked. But he and Blair are over and he is moving on. No, Carly is not the one, but it's too late. That girl Moon is working on Johnny and there is no turning back. Johnny doesn't deserve Carly anyway, he doesn't deserve anything for what he did to my Starr by killing her daughter and Cole. Carly is my friend and she deserves better. He shuts his eyes, I think I'll give my lovely therapist a call. He dials me, saying it is an emergency, he needs to talk, can I come to his office at The Sun. Clearing the rest of my schedule, I rush to Todds office, thinking he is in crisis. Once upstairs, I am about to knock on his office door when it opens and Todd pulls me in. He closes the door, but we don't notice that it is not shut completely. What is it Todd, what's wrong? Nothing that you can't fix, he says. He is dangerously close. I push him back, Todd, I thought you needed to talk? It was a lie, he says, remember, we talked about that, I'm a liar. I can't do this, I have to go, I say. No, he says, don't go, I really do need you, only not to talk. He has my hand in his, I turn to face him and that's all it takes. I look into his eyes and then our lips meet. Before I know it, he is laying me across the top of his desk and even though what I am doing is wrong, at this moment it feels so very right. Lost in each other, not noticing the door is slightly open, there stands Moon. She had arrived to deliver the proof of her night with Johnny. She watches for a moment and then turns her face away. You call me dumb? Not so smart Mr. Manning, she thinks, I know that is your therapist. I did some digging too. She is about to snap a picture of us with her cell, when she hears the office phone ring. Shit, exclaims Todd. It continues to ring. Todd reaches over yanking the phone from it's connection and tosses it across the room. We continue our activities without missing a beat. Hearing the phone crash to the floor, Moon is frightened. She races into the elevator, missing her opportunity to hold something over Mr. Manning.
The next day, Todd decides he wants to surprise me and take me out to lunch. Once at GH, he is making his way to the elevators when he spots Moon. What in the hell, he thinks. He walks quickly over to her, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her to a quiet corner. Moon yanks her arm from his grasp. What the hell are you doing here, says an agitated Todd. I came to check on Lulu's condition but I found out that she's been released, she answers. Are you out of your freaking mind, says Todd. That's like returning to the scene of the crime, what is wrong with you? You're what's wrong with me, she answers. And besides, what the hell do you care if I get caught, it wouldn't matter to anyone especially to you. You're right says Todd, but you've got something I need, and after you deliver I don't care what happens to you, so what about it? You were supposed to come by my office remember? Oh yes, I remember, answers Moon, but you seemed to have forgotten our appointment because when I got to your office, you and your doctor were getting busy on your desk. Todd is surprised. Yes, I was there and saw the two of you going at it. Is that some new kind of therapy? I should just turn her in for making dirty house calls, how would you like that Mr. Manning? Todd smiles at her, do you have proof? She shrugs. No, she answers, in an almost hushed voice. I'm sorry, what was that, I didn't quite hear you, says Todd smugly while holding his hand to his ear. No, says Moon, I don't have proof. That's what I thought, says Todd. Lesson number one, always have proof if you're going to blackmail or threaten someone. Now, do you have what I want? Moon reaches in her bag and hands Todd an envelope. He tucks it inside his jacket, thank you Miss Moon what ever your last name is, it's been great doing business with you. Now get out of here before someone sees us, says Todd, I'm getting pissed off as it is that we had to make this exchange here. What exchange, says Moon, you didn't give me anything. Wow, exclaims Todd, you really are dumb, you're forgetting I've given you the most important thing of all. Your freedom. With that, Todd storms off, leaving Moon standing there, feeling disgusted with herself, hating Todd Manning, but at the same time, feeling relieved and free.
I am sitting in my office, I look at my watch. I have some time before my next appointment arrives. I decide to walk across the street from the hospital for a coffee. The Coffee at GH leaves something to be desired. But just as I am rounding the corner I see Todd. Why is he here? We don't have a session today. Then I notice he is having a very heated conversation with a young lady. Who is she, what's her name? I strain to hear, but all I pick up is the name Lulu. Who? I watch as this young lady hands Todd an envelope which he quickly tucks into his jacket and then he storms off angrily. This woman is standing there with a worried look on her face. Later that evening I decide to pay Todd a visit at his suite in The Metro Court. He has given me a pass key. I walk in and call out his name, no answer. Then I notice I hear the shower running. I glance over at his desk and see the envelope from earlier. What the hell is in it? I pick it up and open it, but clumsily drop it on the floor. As I am picking it up I hear a voice. What are you doing? Startled, I turn to find Todd standing there. Before I can answer, I find myself awestruck and speechless at this sight before me. He is standing dripping wet clutching a towel very low around his waist. His hair is slicked back and the water is glistening on his magnificent form. I shake my head, snap out of it Dee. I seemed to have bumped into the desk and this envelope fell off, I answer. He grabs it from my hand and quickly puts in the desk drawer and locks it. He puts the key in his jacket hanging on the coat rack. I turn away pretending not to notice. Important, I ask. Just something I am working on for The Sun, he answers. Is it about some one important? Oh you know, he says, just another person caught in a compromising position. Todd walks towards me, speaking of compromising positions, here I am standing in front of you in all my glory. He begins to unbutton my blouse. Whats say we get you out of these clothes and we can be glorious together. I am under his spell.
The next day I awaken to find Todd gone. I call out to him, again no answer. I find a note on his pillow, "I have gone out to get us some lunch, be back soon." Lunch? What the hell time is it? I glance at the clock on the night stand, 11:30 a.m.? Then I recall that Todd and I had not gotten much sleep the night before and I smile to myself. Then quickly I snap out of my reverie, now's my chance. I jump out of the bed naked and grab Todds shirt that is draped over a chair. I quickly button it and automatically am entranced by the smell of his cologne. No time for that. I find the key and unlock the desk retrieving the envelope. It's a DVD. I pop it in the player. What the Hell? I see the young woman Todd was with in the hall at GH. She is in bed with someone. He clearly seems to be disoriented. He could be drunk. As I look closer I seem to recognize his face. It couldn't be. Then I hear this mysterious woman say his name, Johnny. Why is Todd watching this? Is this a fetish he never mentioned in therapy? I put the DVD back just as I hear the door handle turning. I turn expecting to see Todd and who walks in? Carly Jacks.
She is just as surprised to see me as I am her. What in the hell are you doing here, I shout. I own this hotel, she answers. So that gives you the right to walk in to hotel guests rooms when ever you wish? That is totally inappropriate, I shout. You want to talk about inappropriate, she shouts back. You are Todd's doctor and here you are naked wearing his shirt. Jealous, I ask her teasingly. I think the Medical Ethics Board would love to know about this and I just might be the one to tell them about their slut therapist sleeping with patients, she shouts. You bitch, I yell. I lunge at her and as we are scuffling, pulling hair and punching, in walks Todd. WAIT! STOP!, he shouts. Carly and I stop long enough to watch Todd put down the bag he is carrying, he pulls out a chair and sits down. Please, he says with a giant grin on his face, you may continue, God knows I love a good cat fight. Carly and I both sound out in unison, shut up Todd. Carly points at him, I will talk to you later and storms out. The hell you will, I shout, and I slam the door behind her. As I stand facing the door breathing heavily, I am thinking, Carly will have to be dealt with. Just then I feel Todd come up behind me, he pulls his shirt slightly off my shoulder and kisses it. He turns me towards him. As I look up I see he is holding up a bag marked Kelly's Diner. He smiles big and bright and asks, BLT anyone?
I am sitting with Todd at the table, still angry, not hungry. I look up to see Todd eating his BLT like a prisoner on death row eating his last meal. He's all hands, the utensils are never touched. All part of his endearing charm. Are you still seeing Carly, I ask. Todd stops in mid chew, his cheeks bulging with food. He gulps and swallows hard. I told you it's over, it actually never began. Care to elaborate, I ask him. He wipes his mouth, and then speaks. At one time, he says we were getting close and at one point I thought we might...uh you know, but nothing ever happened. She got a call from that thug Johnny and ran to his waiting mobster arms. There was that name again, Johnny. Todd breaks my train of thought. Are you jealous of Carly, he asks with a big grin. Me, jealous of her, Hell NO! Yeah you are, he giggles. With that I get up from the table, I'm taking a shower, I have some errands to run. Todd says that he is heading to The Sun to do some work. As I am walking away I turn to him, maybe I should dye my hair blonde. Todd looks at me with a look of disgust, please no, the only blonde I ever want in my life is Starr, all other blondes are toxic. If you change that long raven hair of yours, well lets just say that I won't like you anymore. I laugh at that and toss my hair playfully. Todd leaves his suite before I do. He gives me a quick kiss goodbye. Once showered and dressed, I am heading out of the door of his suite when I glance at his desk and notice the drawer is slightly open. I back up and pull it completely open. I see that the DVD is gone.
