Mama Wesley Goes to Work

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Chloe: That was the last thing I needed to hear.

Nancy: I'm sorry, sweetie, but it's true. You blew it.

Ch: Great. Now I have to hear advice from Salem's own Nancy Wesley.

N: Chloe, I'm not going to lie to you. And I'm not talking to you as a radio talk show host. I am talking to you as your mother.

Nancy walked to the couch and sat next to Chloe.

Listen, Chloe. I didn't mean to hurt you. The reason why I said that because you didn't answer his question. Sure, Shawn and Belle interrupted and Phillip made a scene, but you knew how important it was to answer Brady. And I know you, Chloe. You don't allow anything to stop you when it comes to important matters.

Ch: That's not true. I haven't worked on my music for months.

N: That's because you had Phillip on your mind. You want to dedicate your life to music, but love takes priority over everything. You've been thinking about Phillip for months, but you haven't made any decisions about him. That's what's holding you back. And unfortunately, it isn't only your music that is suffering.

Ch: You mean my grades?

N: Your grades are fine, but you aren't, Chloe. You are in limbo and it is your responsibility to get out of it.

Ch: I want to get back to the 'You blew it' thing. How did I blow it?

N: You are the type of person who doesn't let things, big or small, distract you. You said that Brady was your best friend and tonight, he professed his love for you. But you allowed him to dangle there. He opened himself to you and you didn't do everything within your power to reassure him. He is in limbo, waiting to know if it is possible for you to love him. That, to me, is cruel and unforgivable.

Ch: Please Nancy, you're making me feel worse.

N: I hope so, Chloe. You can't continue to do this to people, especially the ones who love you. Sweetheart, I know you have a difficult time expressing your feelings. You may see yourself as weird because of it, but you're wrong. I think that it is good that you take the time to think about important things, like love. But, this isn't only about you. This is about anyone who comes into your life, whether they are friends or lovers. Brady is your friend, but tonight, he took steps to become more to you. I'm willing to bet that he has difficulty expressing himself too. Check that. He doesn't have a problem criticizing people or things, but when it comes to exposing tender feelings, he has a difficult time. I don't know if it is because of his past or because he's a man. You need to begin treat people in the way that you want to be treated. Now Chloe, why didn't you answer his question? And please, do not use Belle, Shawn, or Phillip as an excuse.

Ch:(hesitantly) Because... I don't know how I feel about him.

Nancy bit her lip and looked at Chloe, with skepticism.

What... you don't believe me?

N: Honestly? No, I don't believe you. I realize that I am your mother, therefore I am not privy to your intimate thoughts, but I think that there is something there that you are not ready to share. Close your eyes, sweetie.

Ch: What?

N: Close your eyes.

Ch: Why?

N: I want you to visualize your relationship with Brady. Examine your past and present with him. Please do this, Chloe.

Ch: Okay. At this point, I'll try anything.

Chloe closed her eyes. She took a deep breath and concentrated on her relationship with Brady. She remembered all of their arguments, how much he irritated her, especially when his observations about her were correct. She saw him, as he struggled to get off of the Paris hotel floor. He struggled for a long time, but he managed to pull himself up. Then she saw Brady's eyes, which reflected the many facets of his personality: the sad, lonely boy who sat on her back yard swing, the savage animal brought low by a gunshot wound, the surly frat boy. Brady's eyes. She will never forget his eyes, which reflected the same devastation she felt when the nude slides were projected at the Salem gymnasium. Those eyes, mirroring her pain when she thought that Phillip was going to die. Those eyes, awashed in terror when he saw those men pull her into their van. She tried to shake off those awful memories, since they have plagued her for too long. She felt Brady's arms around her, cradling her as she wept for Phillip. His heartbeat was the only thing that kept her sane. His heart beated against her back and like a metronome, the rhythm calmed her. She felt his hand, when Belle forced her to shake his hand, extended to help her off the basketball court, and when he touched her face as he sang to her at Basic Black. Basic Black smelled of paint fumes that day, but she was close enough to him to smell his cologne. He smelled so good that day, but it doesn't compare to way he smelled after playing one-on-one with her. A smile slowly crept across her face as she remembered him removing his wet T-shirt. A blush bloomed across her face as she recalled how a strategically placed floral arrangement protected his modesty. Nancy examined Chloe's smile and sensed that a closer watch of Chloe with Brady may be necessary. Slowly, Chloe's smile faded. All of the mean things she said to him echoed in her mind. She regretted the many times she mocked his appeal to women, when he accused him or orchestrating the Last Blast debacle, and all of the times she took his friendship for granted. She realized that tonight was the last straw for Brady and understood that his actions were justified. Chloe opened her eyes and looked at Nancy.

Ch: You're right, Nancy. I blew it.

Chloe leaned on Nancy's shoulder.

N:(quietly) Chloe, this isn't a lost cause, yet.

Ch: But I don't know what to do.

N: My first suggestion is to stop feeling sorry for yourself. You've made a mistake, now it is time to move on.

Ch: I don't want to move on without Brady.

N: I didn't mean without Brady. You need to move beyond this self-pity and fear. It's time that you make the first move, instead of waiting for Brady to do it. This is the 21st century, Chloe. take advantage of it before you lose him forever.

Ch: You think that he will find someone else?

N: No, at least, not at this party. Men have doggish tendencies. But when they are in love, they are capable of being as loyal as women. But if their pride gets hurt, they can revert back to being dogs. For the ones who are in love, they need the three Bs to complete the transformation: booze, buddies and beautiful babes.

Ch: That's four Bs, Nancy.

N: Anyway, booze is out, since Brady is under aged and at the police commander's home. According to you, Brady is a loner, unless you count Shawn and I doubt that he would encourage Brady to philander. And beautiful babes. Most of the women here are either attached, too old, or a relative. Sure, there are wait staff, but Lexie has them working hard. So the probability of him straying is slight.

Ch: But you're assuming that he is still here.

N: He's still here. The way he must have felt, a discreet exit was impossible.

Ch: Yeah, Belle would have confronted me by now. I need to find him before it is too late.

N: Go ahead, sweetie, but please do three things for me. First, tell Brady the absolute truth. Don't waffle or sugar-coat your answer. He will resent that. Secondly, please be kind and sincere. And finally, don't sacrifice too much of yourself just to maintain or save your friendship.

Ch: Thank you, Nancy.

N: No problem. But Chloe, if things work out between you and Brady, be warned. I am going to keep an eye on the both of you.

Ch: Why?

N: Because of that smile. When you were thinking about Brady, you smiled a smile that doesn't fill a mother's heart with comfort. But enough about that, go after him.

Chloe headed toward the door. As she opened the door, she saw Marlena walking by.

Ch: Dr. Evans, have you seen Brady?

M: Yes, I have.

Ch: Could you tell me where he is?

Nancy approached the doorway.

M: I don't know if I should.

C: I need to know, Dr. Evans. Brady and I have to resolve something.

N: Please Marlena, please tell her where he is.

Marlena saw the anxiety and regret in Chloe's eyes. She saw the plea in Chloe and Nancy's eyes.

M: Alright, I'll tell you. He's in the solarium, at least, he was.

Ch: Thank you, Dr.Evans, thank you.

N: There isn't time for that, Chloe. Go to him.

Chloe looked at Nancy and kissed her cheek. She turned to Marlena, touched her hand, and mouthed 'Thank you'. She ran down the hallway.

M:(yelling) It's the door at the end of the hallway, on the right.

Marlena and Nancy watched Chloe as she ran toward the solarium. They both sensed that things were about to change.

M: Wow, I didn't expect this kind of excitement at a family party.

N: Yeah, but when teens are involved, anything can happen.

M: I hope I didn't make a mistake in telling Chloe Brady's whereabouts.

N: It could be a mistake. I guess it will depend on how you look at it.

-End of Mama Wesley Goes to Work-