The Young and the Dramatic
Episode 10: Dawn Becomes Suspicious with Zoey
The car ride home was strangely quiet for both Bridgette and Cody, as Bridgette drove back onto Main Street, and passed the diner and newspaper office.
Finally, Bridgette broke silence.
"We know what happened," Bridgette confirmed to Cody, "We just need to figure out who was in that group, and who killed Cameron,"
Cody nodded, "It would have to be someone who had something against Duncan, if they were planning on framing him for murder,"
"That's what I was thinking," Bridgette replied, "Until I thought of this. It was dark that night, so whoever was in that group might not have seen LeShawna and B get away. They couldn't thought that the two were still in the group, and tried to frame them,"
"Good point," Cody said as Bridgette pulled into her apartment's parking lot.
The surfer chick stopped the engine and then stepped out of the car.
"Well, I have to get to work," Cody said, putting his phone back into his pocket.
"I thought you took today off," Bridgette said in response, raising an eyebrow.
Cody shrugged, "I just got a text from Sadie. A fight broke out in the cafeteria, and I have to talk to the kids who started it. I have to get over there immediately,"
"OK," Bridgette said, "Do you want me to give you a ride?"
"No, you're already home," Cody replied, "Plus, I need the exercise. See you tomorrow!"
The tech geek waved good-bye, and left the parking lot, and started walking down the sidewalk, leaving Bridgette to go to her apartment.
The helicopter flew over Wawanakwa Island, near Muskoka, and finally landed on the island.
Chris McLean stepped out of the helicopter immediately after the propellers stopped rotating, and made his way out of the clearing, and towards the log cabin that stood on the main campgrounds.
He knocked on the door of the log cabin, and suddenly it flew open, revealing Courtney in the doorway.
"You came!" Courtney exclaimed, clutching her stomach.
"I told you I would," Chris said, giving Courtney a kiss on the lips, "Now what is you wanted to speak with me about?"
Zoey chuckled as Dawn and she sat down in Dawn's apartment, sipping coffee.
"You have an interesting choice of style," Zoey said, admiring the jungle themed kitchen with bamboo plants big and small, and tiger skin colored walls.
"Thank you," Dawn replied, "It's very peaceful,"
The moonchild took a sip of her coffee, and then raised an eyebrow at Zoey, "So, what brings you to Wawanakwa City?"
"I came here for personal reasons," Zoey assured Dawn, "And to put to rest the Duncan Abraham case once and for all,"
"The lady down the hall has that last one covered," Dawn said, while nodding her head.
Zoey chuckled yet again, and pulled out her badge, "I'm with the RMCP, and got called here since interest had recently come into light,"
"That's right," Dawn nodded, "That girl down the hall has really been getting into it,"
"Bridgette, you mean?" Zoey asked.
Dawn nodded, "That's her name,"
Heather took a shower that afternoon, and was just heading out to work when a knock on the door came along.
"Coming," Heather called, and looked outside the peephole, only to see Alejandro standing there with a bouquet of flowers in his hand.
Cody walked into the office, and saw Sadie sitting at her desk, filing her nails.
"Are they in my office?" Cody asked his secretary.
Sadie looked up, giving Cody an odd look, "What are you talking about, Mr. Anderson?"
"You sent me a text saying that I had to talk to the kids who started the fight," Cody responded, pulling out his phone. He showed Sadie the text, and the girl gave the principal an odd look.
"I never sent you a text," Sadie said, "I don't even have my phone on me,"
Cody looked surprised, "Then who sent me the text?"
Sadie shrugged, and returned to filing her nails, leaving Cody to walk down the hallway, and turn the corner to find his office door slightly ajar, and a lamp light on.
Chris took a seat at his chair, and stared up at Courtney, who was pacing the floor.
"Are you going to tell me what you wanted to tell me?" Chris asked, giving his lover a concerned look.
Courtney, dismissing Chris's comment, stared at him and smiled.
"I'm so glad you're here," Courtney said, "I really need someone right now,"
Chris stood up from his chair, and looked at Courtney, "Courtney, what is the matter?"
Suddenly, tears burst from Courtney's eyes, and she sank slowly to the ground, as if she couldn't take it anymore.
"I'm—"
"You're what?" Chris asked, kneeling down next to Courtney.
Courtney looked at Chris full in the eyes.
"I'm pregnant,"
"I can't really talk right now," Heather said, grabbing her purse from the kitchen table.
"I just wanted to stop by and say hi," Alejandro purred at his girlfriend, "And I also wanted to reinstate the question I asked you last week,"
Heather stopped in her tracks, and turned around to see Alejandro.
"I—"Heather started, but was interrupted.
"Is it a yes, or a no?" Alejandro questioned, a look of passion appearing in his eyes.
"It's," Heather said, and then paused. Finally, a look of reassurance appeared in her eyes, and she sighed, "It's a no, Alejandro. I can't deal with this right now,"
Alejandro's jaw dropped.
"But—"
"I really can't deal with this. I have to get to work and wrap up Gwen's belongings and mail them out to her parents," Heather said, "And then I have to plan a funeral and—"
"Suddenly a girl who you hated until she died is more important than me?" Alejandro snapped at Heather.
Heather sighed, "Look, Alejandro—"
"Don't "look, Alejandro" me," Alejandro snapped again, and then headed towards the door, throwing his flowers on the ground, "We're over Heather. I tried not to believe what everybody was telling me—"
"What were people telling you?" Heather interrupted.
"That you were an outright bitch," Alejandro said, "And now I can see why,"
And with that, Alejandro stormed out of the apartment.
"Is there anything else you can tell me about Bridgette?" Zoey asked, raising an eyebrow.
"She moved here about two weeks ago," Dawn replied, "and rumor has it she was there the night Gwen was murdered,"
Zoey's eyes widened, "I knew that her murder was somehow connected," the redhead stood up, "Thank you for informing me, Dawn. I'll be in touch,"
And then Zoey left, leaving a very, very confused Dawn.
"You're pregnant?" Chris repeated, rising to his feet.
Courtney nodded, "And it's your child,"
"But—"Chris said, flabbergasted, "This can't be happening. I thought I used—"
"No you didn't," Courtney interrupted, "And now I'm stuck with your child because you were too stupid,"
Chris walked to the door, "This sums up our relationship then. I have to go,"
"Wait!" Courtney snapped, walking after Chris, "I thought you were staying! You promised me the next time we saw each other, you would stay here with me!"
"I lied," Chris said, with a deviant smirk, "Now that I know you are pregnant, I can only imagine what will happen if the papers found out,"
"Is that all you think about?" Courtney threw her hands in the air, "The tabloids finding out that you're a narcissistic ass?"
The two were now in the clearing where Chris's helicopter was beginning to start up. Thunder in the distance signaled an incoming rainstorm.
"I have to keep you here," Chris said, turning around to face Courtney, "For my plans to succeed, I can't have people knowing that you're pregnant with my child,"
"What plans?" Courtney snapped, "The whole money plot that you're going to throw on Katie?"
Chris stopped dead in his tracks, and faced Courtney, "I realize that you think that you actually had a hand in this—"
"I told Ezekiel," Courtney interrupted again.
"You did what?" Chris's eyes widened.
"I told Ezekiel about your little plot. That's how he knows. And he knows that I'm here. He'll ruin you, you asshole! And when I get off this island, I'll help him!"
Chris chuckled, returning his normal state, "You can try,"
"I hate you!" Courtney screamed as the CEO walked away towards his helicopter.
As the helicopter took off, Chris stared out the window to see Courtney standing in the clearing as lightning and thunder struck the island.
And then it rained.
Cody walked into his office, only to find it empty. The windows were wide open, and the only light was from the desk lamp. Cody turned to face his desk, and found his laptop missing.
In the laptop's place was a sticky note reading:
I'm well aware of what you're doing. You better stop or you and your little surfer friend will pay the price.
Next time on the Young and the Dramatic…
"I'm not going to let you take my diner away from me," DJ snapped at Chris.
A funeral is planned…
"We're here to honor the memory of a dear friend," Momma DJ said, standing on the podium.
Set with surprising reunions…
"Hello Heather," Justin said, smiling at the former queen bee.
And surprising twists…
"No," Bridgette said, looking at the death certificate, "It can't be,"
A/N – I wasn't too pleased with the outcome of today's chapter, so bare with me. Yes, Courtney is pregnant as well, but unlike Lindsay, she will be sticking around. Tomorrow's chapter will be centered on Gwen's funeral as you can tell by the previews, and DJ will take action against McLean Enterprises. See you tomorrow!
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