Cass' eyes get bigger, and time seems to have slowed down to almost….. eternity.  Jeff's words ring in her ears and they're what she wants to hear, but doesn't know if she can take.  Theirs is a great love story, but of late a great heartache story.  Theirs are hearts untamed, as bruised and broken down as their bodies and just as fragile.

Cass:  I…. I'm ….

Jeff:  Me too.  You have every right to not want to trust me on this, but you are the one thing right here (Jeff puts her hand on his heart)  I need you to trust me girl, please.

So touched by the sincerity in his pool green eyes, she can't say no.  Cass takes both of Jeff's hands and talks to him looking directly in his eyes.

Cass:  We have to be honest with eachother.  There's a lot of repair here to be done.  I'm willing to work on it if you are.

Jeff:  (Jeff hugs his girlfriend)  I am.  Thank you.  Thank you so much.

'Taker sees this and walks over to them.  Jeff half expects wrath, then 'Taker stands there a second, looking quite pissed and spits his chew on the ground.  He extends his hand to Jeff and Jeff takes it to shake and 'Taker pulls her in to a manly hug.

'Taker:  I was wrong.  She's my only baby, and you're the only.. (rolls eyes)  multi-colored man for her  (They all smile)  At least you got cool tattoos

Now the guys start admiring each's ink… sorta leaving Cass out.

Cass:  I got a tattoo

'Taker:  You better not.

Jeff:  I like it.  ('Taker glares at Jeff who looks a bit smirkish, then 'Taker glares at Cass)

'Taker:  When did you get ink?

Cass:  A while ago.  (Cass pulls off her sweatshirt and pulls her top aside along her back shoulder blade—there is a tattoo  of a heart with a chain wrapped around it.  The chain turns into script that reads "Tug on 'Takers Heart")  You like it Daddy?

'Taker:  Kinda girlie.  But yes baby, I like it a lot  ('Taker hugs his daughter)  I love you baby girl.

Cass:  Love you too daddy.  (looks at watch)  Ooh mushiness aside, I have to get ready I'm late…(kisses 'Taker's cheek)

Jeff:  Said the little white rabbit…

Cass full on kisses Jeff then heads on to her dressing room.

'Taker:  You two work on this.  Jeff, do not mess this up man this is the best you're gonna get.

Jeff:  I know.  Did you tell her yet?

'Taker:  Man, I don't want to believe this myself.

Jeff:  Can be salvaged.

'Taker:  No, man.  I don't think it can.

Jeff:  She'll understand.

'Taker:  How is Sara gonna understand?  How is she gonna understand I slept with the wicked witch of the East?  Otherwise known as Estelle.

The two ponder over 'Taker's situation.

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