Chloe just stood in the doorway in shock at what she saw. Here she was all ready to talk to Brady about their fight, and perhaps start a new beginning with him but now that seemed a distant dream.
Belle: (Noticing Chloe eyeing Brady and Elizabeth) I'm sorry Chloe. I should have told you to expect to see Brady here but I figured you would have known…I'm actually surprised you came tonight since you have been avoiding each other at all costs the past few months…
Chloe: (Quietly) Belle…why didn't you tell me Brady was dating someone?
Belle: Why would you have cared? And besides, the past few times I mentioned his name you practically bit my head off…
Chloe: (regaining composure and looking at Belle with a small smile) You're right. I DON'T care…I was just hoping to talk to him tonight, that's all. But lets go. I'm starving!
Brady had noticed her come in. 'Damn' he thought. 'I was hoping she wouldn't have to show. It's been so long. How dare she come in looking beautiful and confuse me again. I thought I was over her.'
Elizabeth: Brady? Where are you Brady? (Elizabeth said wrapping her arms around his waist from behind and nuzzling her head in his neck) You seem a million miles away…
Brady: No (He said turning around to face her) There is NO place I would rather be than right here. (Pulled her into another passionate lip lock)
Chloe came out of the kitchen to see another embrace and ran to Belle's room. Once inside she fell onto Belle's bed and cried. She was so confused. 'Brady had treated me so bad the past few months but it hurt to see him with someone else. Why does it bother me? It isn't like I have any feelings for him. Oh who are you trying to kid Chloe? Of course you do. You are just mad at yourself for having it take so long to realize them. You could have been in his arms tonight instead of that other girl. It could have been YOU if you had realized that night on the beach a few months back had meant something.'
Chloe lay on the bed for a few moments thinking of what to do. She finally realized that as hard as what she was going to do was, she HAD to do it. Chloe got up and went into Belle's bathroom, checked herself, took a deep breath and returned to the party.
Shawn: Chloe! Don't you look beautiful tonight!! (Shawn said interrupting her thought) Care to dance? (He said pulling her to the dance floor before she could answer)
Chloe and Shawn were dancing to "Forget About Us" by Tim McGraw (Yes, Salemites DO listen to country!!) Shawn was talking to her about Belle but all Chloe could focus on was the man across the room, the man she wanted to be with. She couldn't forget about him.
Brady stood on the other side of the room watching Chloe as she kept looking at him. He hated this song. It was a reminder of all the times he had tried to forget about her. He had even taken his jeep to the water and tried to drink away his pain once. It was as if the song was written for him.
I'm gonna drive on out to the river tonight
Find a quiet spot, turn on my parking lights
I'm gonna drink some beers, try to catch a buzz
Turn my radio up and forget about us
I'm gonna lay me down on the hood of this car
Make another wish upon a falling star
I'm gonna think again about the way it was
I'm gonna close my eyes and forget about us
I know it won't be easy but I've got a plan
To just let my memory let go of your hand
I'm gonna miss your touch
But I know I must forget about us
And when the morning sun burns across my face
I'll put my shirt back on, get up and walk away
I'm gonna climb my frame onto a Greyhound bus
Take a little blue pill and forget about us
I know it won't be easy but I've got a plan
To just let my memory let go of your hand
I'm gonna miss your touch
But I know I must forget about us
[Spoken:]
By the time I get to Phoenix, I won't know your name
Those soft green eyes, your warm skin
And the way you say "Good morning"
I'll be alright
The song ended. Chloe was suddenly awakened from her trance and thanked Shawn. She looked around for Brady but he was nowhere to be found. Suddenly she saw him sneak out on the balcony. 'Well its show time' she thought as she followed him out to the balcony.
Brady was hunched over the railing looking at the city life below him and breathing in the scent of a fire from someone's fireplace. He loved the cool, crisp nights. Everything seemed so calm and peaceful and perfect. Why couldn't his life be like that? He sighed.
Just then a hand reached for his shoulder and touched it cautiously as to not startle.
Brady quickly turned around and was face to face with Chloe.
Brady: What…what are you doing here Chloe??
Chloe: I came for you….
Belle: (Noticing Chloe eyeing Brady and Elizabeth) I'm sorry Chloe. I should have told you to expect to see Brady here but I figured you would have known…I'm actually surprised you came tonight since you have been avoiding each other at all costs the past few months…
Chloe: (Quietly) Belle…why didn't you tell me Brady was dating someone?
Belle: Why would you have cared? And besides, the past few times I mentioned his name you practically bit my head off…
Chloe: (regaining composure and looking at Belle with a small smile) You're right. I DON'T care…I was just hoping to talk to him tonight, that's all. But lets go. I'm starving!
Brady had noticed her come in. 'Damn' he thought. 'I was hoping she wouldn't have to show. It's been so long. How dare she come in looking beautiful and confuse me again. I thought I was over her.'
Elizabeth: Brady? Where are you Brady? (Elizabeth said wrapping her arms around his waist from behind and nuzzling her head in his neck) You seem a million miles away…
Brady: No (He said turning around to face her) There is NO place I would rather be than right here. (Pulled her into another passionate lip lock)
Chloe came out of the kitchen to see another embrace and ran to Belle's room. Once inside she fell onto Belle's bed and cried. She was so confused. 'Brady had treated me so bad the past few months but it hurt to see him with someone else. Why does it bother me? It isn't like I have any feelings for him. Oh who are you trying to kid Chloe? Of course you do. You are just mad at yourself for having it take so long to realize them. You could have been in his arms tonight instead of that other girl. It could have been YOU if you had realized that night on the beach a few months back had meant something.'
Chloe lay on the bed for a few moments thinking of what to do. She finally realized that as hard as what she was going to do was, she HAD to do it. Chloe got up and went into Belle's bathroom, checked herself, took a deep breath and returned to the party.
Shawn: Chloe! Don't you look beautiful tonight!! (Shawn said interrupting her thought) Care to dance? (He said pulling her to the dance floor before she could answer)
Chloe and Shawn were dancing to "Forget About Us" by Tim McGraw (Yes, Salemites DO listen to country!!) Shawn was talking to her about Belle but all Chloe could focus on was the man across the room, the man she wanted to be with. She couldn't forget about him.
Brady stood on the other side of the room watching Chloe as she kept looking at him. He hated this song. It was a reminder of all the times he had tried to forget about her. He had even taken his jeep to the water and tried to drink away his pain once. It was as if the song was written for him.
I'm gonna drive on out to the river tonight
Find a quiet spot, turn on my parking lights
I'm gonna drink some beers, try to catch a buzz
Turn my radio up and forget about us
I'm gonna lay me down on the hood of this car
Make another wish upon a falling star
I'm gonna think again about the way it was
I'm gonna close my eyes and forget about us
I know it won't be easy but I've got a plan
To just let my memory let go of your hand
I'm gonna miss your touch
But I know I must forget about us
And when the morning sun burns across my face
I'll put my shirt back on, get up and walk away
I'm gonna climb my frame onto a Greyhound bus
Take a little blue pill and forget about us
I know it won't be easy but I've got a plan
To just let my memory let go of your hand
I'm gonna miss your touch
But I know I must forget about us
[Spoken:]
By the time I get to Phoenix, I won't know your name
Those soft green eyes, your warm skin
And the way you say "Good morning"
I'll be alright
The song ended. Chloe was suddenly awakened from her trance and thanked Shawn. She looked around for Brady but he was nowhere to be found. Suddenly she saw him sneak out on the balcony. 'Well its show time' she thought as she followed him out to the balcony.
Brady was hunched over the railing looking at the city life below him and breathing in the scent of a fire from someone's fireplace. He loved the cool, crisp nights. Everything seemed so calm and peaceful and perfect. Why couldn't his life be like that? He sighed.
Just then a hand reached for his shoulder and touched it cautiously as to not startle.
Brady quickly turned around and was face to face with Chloe.
Brady: What…what are you doing here Chloe??
Chloe: I came for you….
