Loaded Plate
"Hi, I'm sorry to drop by so late, but you left some important documents in my office today." Ana says to Kyle standing outside of the Abbott mansion, with a folder in her hand. "These documents include important information regarding our joint project for the commercial." She smiles at him. "I know you'd need them, and your place was on my way home. So, I decided to stop by."
She gives Kyle a look. "Is that okay?" She asks. "I tried to call you but was unable to reach you."
Kyle nods, and smiles at her wearily. "Yeah, it's okay, Ana. Thank you bringing the documents to me. Come on in." He invites her inside the mansion.
"Thank You." Ana says smiling at him and stepping inside.
Kyle crosses his arms and looks at her. "I've just had a lot on my plate lately, you know with trying to get this commercial going and dealing with some other issues at work."
He sighs. "We've really had to step it up at Jabot, because my Aunt Ashley is on our heels, with her own clothing line she is developing that she will drop around the same time as Jabot Collective." He pauses and then continues.
"So, we have been trying to keep pace with her on, that." He rubs his face for a moment. "Well, actually we are trying to stay one step ahead of her on that, but my Aunt is one smart woman. And she makes it tough." He sighs again and leans towards Ana. "And on top of that Phyllis is giving my dad grief about not hiring her and we suspect she may be trying to use the Jabot Collective logo to peddle counterfeit items." He informs her.
Ana nods talking in everything he is saying. "Wow." She remarks. "You do have a lot on your plate. I figured something was up when you seemed distracted in my office today."
"Yeah…" Kyle begins and looks off into the distance. "And even personally, it's not so good." He flashes back to a few days before when he had found out that Lola had kissed Fen. And how he had decided then to make the hard decision to officially stop pursuing her romantically. He also thought about how Dina had been really struggling lately.
He looks back at Ana. "It's just been a lot..." His voice trails off. He takes the folder from her hand with the important information in it and opens it looking at the documents.
"And a left folder is the least of your worries." Ana finishes for him. "I get it, and I'm glad that I can help you in any way." She gives him a smile.
"And I am a good listener if you ever want to talk." She pauses for a moment reflectively. "I have enjoyed working with you and talking to you since we've been working on this project." She smiles at him again. "I appreciate how driven you are."
Kyle looks down at her and smiles at the sight of her pretty and kind face. "Likewise, Ana. It has been a pleasure working with you. And with the way things are going..., I may have to take you up on that offer."
The two young people look at each other and smile but are interrupted when they hear a voice.
"Jacky, who is that you are talking to?" Dina asks entering the room. She looks at Ana and gives her a smile. "Hello, Dear." She says greeting her. She then turns to Kyle and shakes her finger at him. "Jacky, you didn't tell me you were inviting over your new girlfriend. Shame on you. I could have had a snack prepared for you two." She admonishes him.
Kyle looks at her and smiles sadly. "Yes, mother." He says. "That is my mistake."
"Well, don't make it again." Dina warns him. "I want to meet any woman that my son chooses to date, to make sure she is right for him." She turns to Ana again and looks at her smiling. "But I will say you are stunning dear."
Ana smiles at her kindly. "Thank You."
Dina gives her a look. "I want you to do right by my Jacky."
Ana smiles at her again. "Well, I will treat him with the utmost respect, Ms. Mergeron."
Dina nods. "Good, I like you." She declares firmly.
"Mother…" Traci says coming behind, Dina. "There you are. I was worried about you." She smiles when she sees Ana.
"Hello, Ana." She says greeting her warmly. She then puts her arm around Dina. "Mother, let's go into the other room."
Dina looks at Traci and then back at Kyle and Ana. "This maid can be so pushy." She remarks to them. "See you guys later."
"See you." Kyle says.
"See you." Ana repeats. Dina is lead away by Traci, who gives the two young people a smile.
Kyle looks at Ana. "Thank you." He says gratefully.
Ana gives him an understanding look. "Not a problem. And I like I said if you ever need to talk, I am here to listen. If you need a friend…" She reaches out her hand to Kyle and he grabs it squeezing it.
"Thank You." He says holding her hand, for a moment. They look at each other and smile.
"Well, I better get going." Ana says.
"Yeah…" Kyle says. He reluctantly lets her hand go. He walks her to the door.
"I will see you later." He says to her hopeful.
"Yeah and remember what I said." She reminds him.
Kyle smiles. "Call you if I need to talk. Gotcha."
He bids Ana goodnight and smiles as he watches her leave, thankful for their relationship.