Two days after:
Someone is knocking the door. Hank opens. It's Tim and without any kind of invitation, he walks right in
Tim: Where is Meg?! He yells.
Hank: You have absolutely no right to see Meg. It's over between you two. So, get out!
Tim leaves as Meg comes down the stairs.
Meg: What happened? Was Tim just here?
Hank: Don't worry about it, sweetheart. Tim is gone and I strongly doubt that he'll come back.
Joan: If this is over, can't we then get some breakfast? And Meg could tell us the whole story. Including that Ben is coming within five days.
Hank: Are you sure this "Ben" isn't just trying to be your friend?
Meg: Dad! Ben is married. And so am I. But not for long. I want a divorce soon as possible.
Joan: Listen honey. Getting a divorce isn't so simply as you may think it is. If Tim doesn't want a divorce because he loves you, you will stay married until he changes he's mind.
Meg: WHAT?!? You're kidding, right?
Joan: I'm afraid not.
Meg: But I can't stand facing him again.
Hank: Well, you have to, if you want that divorce.
Megs stands up in confusion. Joan stands up to hug her.
Joan: I can't believe that you are going trough such a hell. It's Allright to cry.
Meg: I'm not crying and you know why? Tim isn't the one for me. He doesn't deserve me.
Hank: That's right.
Five days after:
Ben arrives in the airport. He rents a car, and drives all the way to Ludlow. Just yesterday, he got Meg's address. Ben knocks the door and Meg opens it.
Meg: Hi Ben!
She gives him a hug.
Ben: Hey Meg. So, this is where Dorothy grew up, huh?
Meg (grinning): Yep, it's here. Come in. My parents won't come home until tonight.
Ben: Allright. Look, I really a want to know the true Dorothy.
Meg. And I want to know the true SB. But before that, I just want to know if your wife knows that you are here. I don't want to interrupt you two.
Ben: You are not interrupting. Don't worry about it. I wouldn't be here, if I didn't want to, would I?
Meg: I guess not.
Ben: Good. So, I'll be staying at the local motel for about five days. Would you like to join me tonight, at the. Buckaroo, right?
Meg: You know the Buckaroo?
Ben: Well, I saw it on my way here. It seems like a nice place.
Meg: You mean with all the country music and stuff like that?
Ben: Well, it's a kind of different from where I come from.
Meg: Yeah. I know that there isn't many country clubs in Sunset Beach. But you're not originally from California, right?
Ben: Not, I'm not. I'm from England.
Meg: I thought so.
Ben: Is it so obvious?
Meg: Yeah. But I like it.
Ben: Thanks.
Meg. No problem.
Ben: So, what do you want to know about me?
Meg: I don't know. Remember, that it was YOU that flew here.
Ben: I can go back if you don't want me here.
Meg: No! I won't let you go now. Allright, I want to know how it is, living in a beautiful beach house, to wake up to another day in such a romantic city. How is it?
Ben: Well, it's not so bad.
Meg: Now so bad?!?! It has to be more then that.
Ben: Okay, listen: It is the most wonderful thing, to see the sun rise above the water, to wake up to a day full of surprises. You know, Sunset Beach is a really dramatic city.
Meg: How?
Ben: Something always happens. Take for example the Richards family. They are a rich family, with a beautiful classy daughter, who fell in love with a jewel thief, she got pregnant and her father hated her boyfriend so much, that he set up a trap for his daughter who actually caused her losing the baby.
Meg: That's horrible! She must hate her father so much.
Ben: She does. She nearly wants to talk to him. But her and her boyfriend are still together, so the plan was a miss.
Meg: He must be so disgusting.
Ben: You mean the father or the boyfriend?
Meg: The father!
Ben: He's actually my companion.
Meg: Wow, sorry about that.
Ben: It's fine. As long as he knows how to make good business.
Meg: Maybe, but just keep in your mind, which monster he is.
Ben (laughing): I will, I will.
Meg: What's so funny?
Ben: Oh, just that you called him a monster. It takes guts to say such things to the man who is involved in almost every business in SB.
Meg: He is?
Ben: Yeah.
They continue to talk, and get closer.
At the night:
Ben: Well, I should properly go now. It's getting late.
Meg: Yeah. You know what could be nice?
Ben: No, what's that?
Meg: If you came by tomorrow. look, I'm not going to make you do something that you don't want to, but I just think it's been nice to know you.
Ben: It's no problem at all. I'd really love to.
Meg: Really?
Ben: Of cause.
Meg: Allright then. See U tomorrow.
Ben: Yeah. tomorrow.
The next day at Ben's hotel room. Meg knocks the door.
Ben (thinking): Who could that be?
Ben: Come in!
Meg steppes inside.
Ben: Meg. What are you doing here?
Meg: I thought I would pay you a visit. If it's okay with you, that is.
Ben: No, don't get me wrong. Come on in.
Meg: Thanks.
Meg took a seat on the bed.
Ben: How could you know I was staying here?
Meg: Well, since this is the only hotel in the entire Ludlow, I just asked.
Ben: Oh, that way. Want to go to the Buckaroo?
Meg: I'd love to!
Ben: Fine, let's go then.
They went to the Buckaroo, and had a great evening, with a lot of talking and dancing. Several times, their eyes met, and couldn't let go. But even though, they tried to deny what was happening. When they finished eating and dancing, they went to Ben's room. They were both a bit drunk, and soon, Meg fell on the bed. Ben fell beside her.
Ben: Have anyone ever told you, how beautiful you are?
Meg (blushing): Not really.
Ben: Not even Tim?
Meg: He had, but Tim is nobody.
Ben: Yeah. You are way to good for him.
Meg: Really?
Ben: Yeah.
Suddenly, Ben leaned over her, kissing her lips the most passionate way he have ever done to a woman. Even Maria. Meg joined him. Ben started to unbutton her shirt. Soon, the shirt landed on the floor and Ben's as well. Ben starts to struggle with her bra. She helps him a little. Then her panties go, his pants, and their underwear. He kisses her, enjoying every second, and soon, they become one. It was a wonderful night for both of them.
The next morning, Meg wakes up before Ben.
Meg (thinking): Ben! Oh my God, what have I done? This can't be happening! She starts to cry, as she writes a letter. A goodbye-letter. Then she left.
Some time after, Ben woke up, noticing that Meg was gone. Then he saw the letter. And he read:
"Dear Ben. I'm really sorry that it had to end this way, but we can't continue to seeeach other. You have a wife that I think you should go back to. Continue the life you once had. It's for the best, Ben. I'm pretty sure that you feel the same way. Sb and Dorothy aren't meant to be. So, with this letter, I'm letting go of what we could have in the future. Go back, Ben, go back. Have a nice life, Sb. Yours truly, Meg Cummings."
Ben realized that he wasn't going to see Meg ever again. But it was the best.
A year went: Meg got the divorce as she wanted, and it caused that Tim to move to San Marino with Connie. Ben went home to Sunset Beach, but he couldn't continue being married to Maria, knowing that he had cheated on her. She deserved better, he thought. And that caused Maria to move into an apartment in San Francisco with her best friend, Annie Douglas who by the way, couldn't stand living together with her aunt all the time. But as hard as the two lovebirds (Ben and meg of cause!) tried, they still couldn't forget about the most exiting night in their entire lives.
One day, Ben was on a vacation in Australia.
At the same time, Meg was visiting her life-long friend, Naomi.
Sydney, Australia:
The airport:
Naomi (noticing Meg): MEGSI!
They run and jump in each other arms.
Meg: Oh my God! How long have it been? Two, three years?
Naomi: Something like that, I suppose.
Meg: Wow, here we are. I'm totally white and you are so brown.
Naomi: Well, I'm living in the land of sun, right?
Meg: I guess.
Naomi: Here, let me help with your baggage.
Meg: Thanks.
Ben had already arrived the day before, and he happened to know Naomi trough some business he'd done some years ago. He was actually planning to meet her, now when he was finally here.
Some days after, Meg came into Naomi's room, noticing that she had put on some more expensive close, than she used to. She had also putted on make-up.
Meg: Hi, are you going out tonight?
Naomi: I'm sorry that I didn't told you sooner, sweetie, but it just came so suddenly.
Meg: Is it some kind of a hot date?
Naomi: No, no. Not at all. I'm just meeting with an old business partner. He was just in Australia on a vacation, and he thought that we should meet.
Meg: Oh. I see.
Naomi: What do you see?
Meg: You want him, don't you?
Naomi (laughing): NO! Can't you see men without being interested?
Meg: I suppose so. Is he good looking?
Naomi: You are just too much!
Meg: I'm sorry. Is he?
Naomi: I think so. But it's been some years now. He could be some old jerk at now.
Meg: Where is he from?
Naomi: I can't really remember. I think he's from England or something from up north.
Meg: Where did you meet?
Naomi: Why are you so curios?
Meg: I just am.
Naomi: I've noticed. Anyway, I have already told you. On a business trip.
Meg: Yeah, but what he work with?
Naomi: I think it was the Liberty Corporation or something.
Meg (shocked): What?
Naomi: Liberty Corporation.
Meg: What is his name???
Naomi: Ben. Ben Evans. Why?
Meg: Oh, nothing.
Naomi: Oops, look at the time. I'm gonna be late if I don't go now. Don't wait up for me.
Naomi left Meg, stunned over what she just heard. She began to cry.
Meg (Through tears): Oh, Naomi. Please don't say my name to Ben.
At the restaurant:
Ben: Naomi, is that you?
Naomi: Ben, it's so nice to see you.
Ben: The pleasure is on me. Let me help you with the coat.
They set down at the table.
Ben: So, what took you so long?
Naomi: It was actually you.
Ben (confused): Me?
Naomi: Well, not you in person. But my curios roommate wanted to know who I was seeing.
Ben: I didn't know that you had a roommate.
Naomi: Well, she isn't my real roommate.
Ben: ?
Naomi: She is only on a vacation here in Australia. And then she is staying here with me. She is a very nice girl.
Ben: I'm sure she is. But why would she know everything about?
Naomi: Well, that reminds of something.
Ben: What?
Naomi: When I answered he last question, about you, that is, she was absolutely shocked.
Ben: What was the last question?
Naomi: she wanted to know what your name was.
Ben: Maybe she knows me.
Naomi: Maybe. I don't know.
Ben: Well, what's her name, then?
Naomi: Meg Cummings.
Ben was just as shocked as Meg was.
Ben: WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Naomi: Meg Cummings.
Ben: Oh Dear...
Naomi: What's wrong?
Ben: Nothing. what's your address?
Naomi: Bellevue Parade 1134. Why?
Ben: Is she at home?
Naomi: Who?
Ben: Meg!
Naomi: I think so. WHY???
Ben: I've gotte go.
Ben rushed out of the restaurant, headed for Meg. In the past year, Ben had been so lonely. No more letters from Dorothy. Meg had felt the same way.
Ben finally reached Naomi's house. He knocked the door and Meg answered.
Meg: Ben! What are you doing here?
Ben: Naomi told me. And I couldn't help myself. I'm sorry.
Meg could see how happy he was to see her, and how afraid he was that she would kick him out. But the truth was. that she felt the same way.
Meg: Don't be.
Ben: What?
Meg: It's been quite some time, huh?
Ben: Yeah.
Meg: Oh please, come on in.
Ben stepped inside.
Their eyes met, and once again, the two lovebirds couldn't let go.
Meg: This is so weird. I mean, that we should meet again. On the other side of the world.
Ben: Maybe it's destiny?
Meg: You think so?
Ben: Maybe.
He leaned over to kiss her but she pulled away.
Meg: No, Ben: I'm not going to be your secret lover. You have a wife, so this isn't destiny.
She stood up, but Ben took her hand and pulled her down again.
Ben: Not anymore.
Meg: What do you mean?
Ben: I got divorced.
Meg: WHAT? Oh, Ben. You shouldn't have.
Ben: I waned to. Maria deserved better. She shouldn't live together with a man that would think of another woman ever day.
Meg: You think of me?
Ben: To be honest, then, yes. I do.
Meg: That's sweet.
Ben: So, what happened with you and Tim?
Meg: We got divorced. Then he moved to San Marino with Connie.
Ben: Isn't Connie the one he.
Meg cut him off.
Meg: Yeah. But I don't care.
Ben: You shouldn't.
Ben, once again, leaned over to kiss. She couldn't resist the sweetness of his lips.
Naomi (answering the door): What are you two doing??
Meg (pulling away from Ben): Oh, I'm sorry. It was just.
Ben: Maybe I should leave.
Naomi: No, no. I'm not mad. I think it's cute.
Meg: Cute?
Naomi: Yeah. Two of my friends, suddenly meet in Australia, and it is love at first sight.
Meg: Well, not exactly.
Naomi: What do you mean?
Meg: It's a long story, but I will tell you later.
Naomi: Allright. But you have to promise me that you will.
Meg: Deal. Look, If you don't mind, can I go out with Ben. I really think that there is a lot we have to figure out.
Naomi: No problem. I won't keep you. Anyway, I have some cleaning to do.
Meg: Okay. Bye.
Ben and Meg walked out of the house, hand in hand. It was a year since she left him at the hotel room, confused and wishing that she would never see him again. But here she goes, holding his hand, just shared a kiss. It was like magic. They reach small, cozy café. Ben pulled out a chair.
Meg (thinking): What a gentleman. How did I ever get this lucky? Let's just hope, it works out.
Ben (thinking): She is sooo beautiful. How did I ever get this lucky? Let's just hope, it works out.
Ben: I'm going to get some coffee. Do you want anything?
Meg: Hhmm. Do they have tea?
Ben: I don't know but I can ask.
Meg: Would you?
Ben: Anything for you. Be right back.
Meg (thinking): Wow. We just met, and he spoils me. Looks like SB are just as romantic in the real life as he was at the Internet.
Ben soon returned with some coffee and tea for Meg.
Ben: I hope you like the flavor. It was the only one they had.
Meg: I like it. So, are you sorry about what happened at Naomi's place?
Ben: No. Are you?
Meg: No. It's weird, isn't it? I mean, we talk for a few minutes, and then we kiss. And I have been so scared to meet you again, but now it seems perfectly natural.
Ben: Maybe it's destiny.
Meg: Yeah. Maybe...
Ben: Look, Meg. I don't know if you feel this way, but I have this strange feeling that SB and Dorothy are meant to be. I'm sorry if I scared you.
Meg puts a hand on his cheek, and they both fells the "connection".
Meg: Don't be. If any other man had said that to me, I would properly be running screaming away. But I don't. I feel the same way.
Ben: I'm happy.
Meg: Don't get me wrong, but I'm going to ask you about something.
Ben: Allright, what is it?
Meg: Listen Ben. Are you sure that you are completely over Maria?
Ben: Don't you worry about that. I am. We got divorced short after I returned to Sunset Beach.
Meg: Look, I hope I didn't screw up your marriage. That would be horrible.
Ben: To be honest, you did have a part of it, but if I loved Maria with all of my heart, I wouldn't have cheated on her. Do you understand that?
Meg: I suppose.
Ben: Good. Now let's not talk about Maria. What have you been up to the last year?
Meg: It's been a kind of boring. But I have my own apartment now.
Ben: Really? Where?
Meg: In Kansas City.
Ben: So, it's a bit far away from your parents.
Meg: Well, I couldn't have them checking up on me every single day. I am adult, though.
Ben: What can I say? Congratulations! Anything ells?
Meg: Now really. Most of the time I've been working. I had to save money for this trip.
Ben: Yeah. It isn't exactly cheap.
Meg: No, it's not. I don't know if I have told you this before, but I'm glad to see you.
Ben: Me too.
The night went great, and so did the rest of the vacation. Ben, Meg and Naomi often took on some small trips, and of cause, Ben and Meg alone. Meg went home to her apartment in Ludlow, and let Ben stay with her a couple of days.
Ben: It's really a nice place you have here.
Meg: Well, thank you.
Ben: And the view is fabulous. just like you.
Meg: Ben, are you always this sweet?
Ben: Only when I'm with a sweet, wonderful and loving woman.
Meg: And who could that be?
Ben: Oh, I don't know. you, for example.
Meg: You are so sweet. and sexy.
Ben: You think that I'm sexy?
Meg: Very.
The end.
Someone is knocking the door. Hank opens. It's Tim and without any kind of invitation, he walks right in
Tim: Where is Meg?! He yells.
Hank: You have absolutely no right to see Meg. It's over between you two. So, get out!
Tim leaves as Meg comes down the stairs.
Meg: What happened? Was Tim just here?
Hank: Don't worry about it, sweetheart. Tim is gone and I strongly doubt that he'll come back.
Joan: If this is over, can't we then get some breakfast? And Meg could tell us the whole story. Including that Ben is coming within five days.
Hank: Are you sure this "Ben" isn't just trying to be your friend?
Meg: Dad! Ben is married. And so am I. But not for long. I want a divorce soon as possible.
Joan: Listen honey. Getting a divorce isn't so simply as you may think it is. If Tim doesn't want a divorce because he loves you, you will stay married until he changes he's mind.
Meg: WHAT?!? You're kidding, right?
Joan: I'm afraid not.
Meg: But I can't stand facing him again.
Hank: Well, you have to, if you want that divorce.
Megs stands up in confusion. Joan stands up to hug her.
Joan: I can't believe that you are going trough such a hell. It's Allright to cry.
Meg: I'm not crying and you know why? Tim isn't the one for me. He doesn't deserve me.
Hank: That's right.
Five days after:
Ben arrives in the airport. He rents a car, and drives all the way to Ludlow. Just yesterday, he got Meg's address. Ben knocks the door and Meg opens it.
Meg: Hi Ben!
She gives him a hug.
Ben: Hey Meg. So, this is where Dorothy grew up, huh?
Meg (grinning): Yep, it's here. Come in. My parents won't come home until tonight.
Ben: Allright. Look, I really a want to know the true Dorothy.
Meg. And I want to know the true SB. But before that, I just want to know if your wife knows that you are here. I don't want to interrupt you two.
Ben: You are not interrupting. Don't worry about it. I wouldn't be here, if I didn't want to, would I?
Meg: I guess not.
Ben: Good. So, I'll be staying at the local motel for about five days. Would you like to join me tonight, at the. Buckaroo, right?
Meg: You know the Buckaroo?
Ben: Well, I saw it on my way here. It seems like a nice place.
Meg: You mean with all the country music and stuff like that?
Ben: Well, it's a kind of different from where I come from.
Meg: Yeah. I know that there isn't many country clubs in Sunset Beach. But you're not originally from California, right?
Ben: Not, I'm not. I'm from England.
Meg: I thought so.
Ben: Is it so obvious?
Meg: Yeah. But I like it.
Ben: Thanks.
Meg. No problem.
Ben: So, what do you want to know about me?
Meg: I don't know. Remember, that it was YOU that flew here.
Ben: I can go back if you don't want me here.
Meg: No! I won't let you go now. Allright, I want to know how it is, living in a beautiful beach house, to wake up to another day in such a romantic city. How is it?
Ben: Well, it's not so bad.
Meg: Now so bad?!?! It has to be more then that.
Ben: Okay, listen: It is the most wonderful thing, to see the sun rise above the water, to wake up to a day full of surprises. You know, Sunset Beach is a really dramatic city.
Meg: How?
Ben: Something always happens. Take for example the Richards family. They are a rich family, with a beautiful classy daughter, who fell in love with a jewel thief, she got pregnant and her father hated her boyfriend so much, that he set up a trap for his daughter who actually caused her losing the baby.
Meg: That's horrible! She must hate her father so much.
Ben: She does. She nearly wants to talk to him. But her and her boyfriend are still together, so the plan was a miss.
Meg: He must be so disgusting.
Ben: You mean the father or the boyfriend?
Meg: The father!
Ben: He's actually my companion.
Meg: Wow, sorry about that.
Ben: It's fine. As long as he knows how to make good business.
Meg: Maybe, but just keep in your mind, which monster he is.
Ben (laughing): I will, I will.
Meg: What's so funny?
Ben: Oh, just that you called him a monster. It takes guts to say such things to the man who is involved in almost every business in SB.
Meg: He is?
Ben: Yeah.
They continue to talk, and get closer.
At the night:
Ben: Well, I should properly go now. It's getting late.
Meg: Yeah. You know what could be nice?
Ben: No, what's that?
Meg: If you came by tomorrow. look, I'm not going to make you do something that you don't want to, but I just think it's been nice to know you.
Ben: It's no problem at all. I'd really love to.
Meg: Really?
Ben: Of cause.
Meg: Allright then. See U tomorrow.
Ben: Yeah. tomorrow.
The next day at Ben's hotel room. Meg knocks the door.
Ben (thinking): Who could that be?
Ben: Come in!
Meg steppes inside.
Ben: Meg. What are you doing here?
Meg: I thought I would pay you a visit. If it's okay with you, that is.
Ben: No, don't get me wrong. Come on in.
Meg: Thanks.
Meg took a seat on the bed.
Ben: How could you know I was staying here?
Meg: Well, since this is the only hotel in the entire Ludlow, I just asked.
Ben: Oh, that way. Want to go to the Buckaroo?
Meg: I'd love to!
Ben: Fine, let's go then.
They went to the Buckaroo, and had a great evening, with a lot of talking and dancing. Several times, their eyes met, and couldn't let go. But even though, they tried to deny what was happening. When they finished eating and dancing, they went to Ben's room. They were both a bit drunk, and soon, Meg fell on the bed. Ben fell beside her.
Ben: Have anyone ever told you, how beautiful you are?
Meg (blushing): Not really.
Ben: Not even Tim?
Meg: He had, but Tim is nobody.
Ben: Yeah. You are way to good for him.
Meg: Really?
Ben: Yeah.
Suddenly, Ben leaned over her, kissing her lips the most passionate way he have ever done to a woman. Even Maria. Meg joined him. Ben started to unbutton her shirt. Soon, the shirt landed on the floor and Ben's as well. Ben starts to struggle with her bra. She helps him a little. Then her panties go, his pants, and their underwear. He kisses her, enjoying every second, and soon, they become one. It was a wonderful night for both of them.
The next morning, Meg wakes up before Ben.
Meg (thinking): Ben! Oh my God, what have I done? This can't be happening! She starts to cry, as she writes a letter. A goodbye-letter. Then she left.
Some time after, Ben woke up, noticing that Meg was gone. Then he saw the letter. And he read:
"Dear Ben. I'm really sorry that it had to end this way, but we can't continue to seeeach other. You have a wife that I think you should go back to. Continue the life you once had. It's for the best, Ben. I'm pretty sure that you feel the same way. Sb and Dorothy aren't meant to be. So, with this letter, I'm letting go of what we could have in the future. Go back, Ben, go back. Have a nice life, Sb. Yours truly, Meg Cummings."
Ben realized that he wasn't going to see Meg ever again. But it was the best.
A year went: Meg got the divorce as she wanted, and it caused that Tim to move to San Marino with Connie. Ben went home to Sunset Beach, but he couldn't continue being married to Maria, knowing that he had cheated on her. She deserved better, he thought. And that caused Maria to move into an apartment in San Francisco with her best friend, Annie Douglas who by the way, couldn't stand living together with her aunt all the time. But as hard as the two lovebirds (Ben and meg of cause!) tried, they still couldn't forget about the most exiting night in their entire lives.
One day, Ben was on a vacation in Australia.
At the same time, Meg was visiting her life-long friend, Naomi.
Sydney, Australia:
The airport:
Naomi (noticing Meg): MEGSI!
They run and jump in each other arms.
Meg: Oh my God! How long have it been? Two, three years?
Naomi: Something like that, I suppose.
Meg: Wow, here we are. I'm totally white and you are so brown.
Naomi: Well, I'm living in the land of sun, right?
Meg: I guess.
Naomi: Here, let me help with your baggage.
Meg: Thanks.
Ben had already arrived the day before, and he happened to know Naomi trough some business he'd done some years ago. He was actually planning to meet her, now when he was finally here.
Some days after, Meg came into Naomi's room, noticing that she had put on some more expensive close, than she used to. She had also putted on make-up.
Meg: Hi, are you going out tonight?
Naomi: I'm sorry that I didn't told you sooner, sweetie, but it just came so suddenly.
Meg: Is it some kind of a hot date?
Naomi: No, no. Not at all. I'm just meeting with an old business partner. He was just in Australia on a vacation, and he thought that we should meet.
Meg: Oh. I see.
Naomi: What do you see?
Meg: You want him, don't you?
Naomi (laughing): NO! Can't you see men without being interested?
Meg: I suppose so. Is he good looking?
Naomi: You are just too much!
Meg: I'm sorry. Is he?
Naomi: I think so. But it's been some years now. He could be some old jerk at now.
Meg: Where is he from?
Naomi: I can't really remember. I think he's from England or something from up north.
Meg: Where did you meet?
Naomi: Why are you so curios?
Meg: I just am.
Naomi: I've noticed. Anyway, I have already told you. On a business trip.
Meg: Yeah, but what he work with?
Naomi: I think it was the Liberty Corporation or something.
Meg (shocked): What?
Naomi: Liberty Corporation.
Meg: What is his name???
Naomi: Ben. Ben Evans. Why?
Meg: Oh, nothing.
Naomi: Oops, look at the time. I'm gonna be late if I don't go now. Don't wait up for me.
Naomi left Meg, stunned over what she just heard. She began to cry.
Meg (Through tears): Oh, Naomi. Please don't say my name to Ben.
At the restaurant:
Ben: Naomi, is that you?
Naomi: Ben, it's so nice to see you.
Ben: The pleasure is on me. Let me help you with the coat.
They set down at the table.
Ben: So, what took you so long?
Naomi: It was actually you.
Ben (confused): Me?
Naomi: Well, not you in person. But my curios roommate wanted to know who I was seeing.
Ben: I didn't know that you had a roommate.
Naomi: Well, she isn't my real roommate.
Ben: ?
Naomi: She is only on a vacation here in Australia. And then she is staying here with me. She is a very nice girl.
Ben: I'm sure she is. But why would she know everything about?
Naomi: Well, that reminds of something.
Ben: What?
Naomi: When I answered he last question, about you, that is, she was absolutely shocked.
Ben: What was the last question?
Naomi: she wanted to know what your name was.
Ben: Maybe she knows me.
Naomi: Maybe. I don't know.
Ben: Well, what's her name, then?
Naomi: Meg Cummings.
Ben was just as shocked as Meg was.
Ben: WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Naomi: Meg Cummings.
Ben: Oh Dear...
Naomi: What's wrong?
Ben: Nothing. what's your address?
Naomi: Bellevue Parade 1134. Why?
Ben: Is she at home?
Naomi: Who?
Ben: Meg!
Naomi: I think so. WHY???
Ben: I've gotte go.
Ben rushed out of the restaurant, headed for Meg. In the past year, Ben had been so lonely. No more letters from Dorothy. Meg had felt the same way.
Ben finally reached Naomi's house. He knocked the door and Meg answered.
Meg: Ben! What are you doing here?
Ben: Naomi told me. And I couldn't help myself. I'm sorry.
Meg could see how happy he was to see her, and how afraid he was that she would kick him out. But the truth was. that she felt the same way.
Meg: Don't be.
Ben: What?
Meg: It's been quite some time, huh?
Ben: Yeah.
Meg: Oh please, come on in.
Ben stepped inside.
Their eyes met, and once again, the two lovebirds couldn't let go.
Meg: This is so weird. I mean, that we should meet again. On the other side of the world.
Ben: Maybe it's destiny?
Meg: You think so?
Ben: Maybe.
He leaned over to kiss her but she pulled away.
Meg: No, Ben: I'm not going to be your secret lover. You have a wife, so this isn't destiny.
She stood up, but Ben took her hand and pulled her down again.
Ben: Not anymore.
Meg: What do you mean?
Ben: I got divorced.
Meg: WHAT? Oh, Ben. You shouldn't have.
Ben: I waned to. Maria deserved better. She shouldn't live together with a man that would think of another woman ever day.
Meg: You think of me?
Ben: To be honest, then, yes. I do.
Meg: That's sweet.
Ben: So, what happened with you and Tim?
Meg: We got divorced. Then he moved to San Marino with Connie.
Ben: Isn't Connie the one he.
Meg cut him off.
Meg: Yeah. But I don't care.
Ben: You shouldn't.
Ben, once again, leaned over to kiss. She couldn't resist the sweetness of his lips.
Naomi (answering the door): What are you two doing??
Meg (pulling away from Ben): Oh, I'm sorry. It was just.
Ben: Maybe I should leave.
Naomi: No, no. I'm not mad. I think it's cute.
Meg: Cute?
Naomi: Yeah. Two of my friends, suddenly meet in Australia, and it is love at first sight.
Meg: Well, not exactly.
Naomi: What do you mean?
Meg: It's a long story, but I will tell you later.
Naomi: Allright. But you have to promise me that you will.
Meg: Deal. Look, If you don't mind, can I go out with Ben. I really think that there is a lot we have to figure out.
Naomi: No problem. I won't keep you. Anyway, I have some cleaning to do.
Meg: Okay. Bye.
Ben and Meg walked out of the house, hand in hand. It was a year since she left him at the hotel room, confused and wishing that she would never see him again. But here she goes, holding his hand, just shared a kiss. It was like magic. They reach small, cozy café. Ben pulled out a chair.
Meg (thinking): What a gentleman. How did I ever get this lucky? Let's just hope, it works out.
Ben (thinking): She is sooo beautiful. How did I ever get this lucky? Let's just hope, it works out.
Ben: I'm going to get some coffee. Do you want anything?
Meg: Hhmm. Do they have tea?
Ben: I don't know but I can ask.
Meg: Would you?
Ben: Anything for you. Be right back.
Meg (thinking): Wow. We just met, and he spoils me. Looks like SB are just as romantic in the real life as he was at the Internet.
Ben soon returned with some coffee and tea for Meg.
Ben: I hope you like the flavor. It was the only one they had.
Meg: I like it. So, are you sorry about what happened at Naomi's place?
Ben: No. Are you?
Meg: No. It's weird, isn't it? I mean, we talk for a few minutes, and then we kiss. And I have been so scared to meet you again, but now it seems perfectly natural.
Ben: Maybe it's destiny.
Meg: Yeah. Maybe...
Ben: Look, Meg. I don't know if you feel this way, but I have this strange feeling that SB and Dorothy are meant to be. I'm sorry if I scared you.
Meg puts a hand on his cheek, and they both fells the "connection".
Meg: Don't be. If any other man had said that to me, I would properly be running screaming away. But I don't. I feel the same way.
Ben: I'm happy.
Meg: Don't get me wrong, but I'm going to ask you about something.
Ben: Allright, what is it?
Meg: Listen Ben. Are you sure that you are completely over Maria?
Ben: Don't you worry about that. I am. We got divorced short after I returned to Sunset Beach.
Meg: Look, I hope I didn't screw up your marriage. That would be horrible.
Ben: To be honest, you did have a part of it, but if I loved Maria with all of my heart, I wouldn't have cheated on her. Do you understand that?
Meg: I suppose.
Ben: Good. Now let's not talk about Maria. What have you been up to the last year?
Meg: It's been a kind of boring. But I have my own apartment now.
Ben: Really? Where?
Meg: In Kansas City.
Ben: So, it's a bit far away from your parents.
Meg: Well, I couldn't have them checking up on me every single day. I am adult, though.
Ben: What can I say? Congratulations! Anything ells?
Meg: Now really. Most of the time I've been working. I had to save money for this trip.
Ben: Yeah. It isn't exactly cheap.
Meg: No, it's not. I don't know if I have told you this before, but I'm glad to see you.
Ben: Me too.
The night went great, and so did the rest of the vacation. Ben, Meg and Naomi often took on some small trips, and of cause, Ben and Meg alone. Meg went home to her apartment in Ludlow, and let Ben stay with her a couple of days.
Ben: It's really a nice place you have here.
Meg: Well, thank you.
Ben: And the view is fabulous. just like you.
Meg: Ben, are you always this sweet?
Ben: Only when I'm with a sweet, wonderful and loving woman.
Meg: And who could that be?
Ben: Oh, I don't know. you, for example.
Meg: You are so sweet. and sexy.
Ben: You think that I'm sexy?
Meg: Very.
The end.