UCLA
"So back to our main topic. My favourite writer, Charles Bukowski. We will continue studying his poems." Dylan spoke as the class nodded.
"She's mad but she's magic. There was no lie in her fire. What do you think that means? Anyone?"
"I think the first part means she was troubled, but passionate." One of the students replied
"Yeah... and what about... her fire, what does that mean?" Dylan asked the class
"I think the fire represents danger, passion, excitement and maybe even crazy?" another student replied
"Okay... so what about there's no lie in her fire?" Dylan asked
"Maybe... despite her issues, she was still very honest about her life?" Jenny asked
"Or maybe it's lie as in lie down. Maybe he meant there's no rest. Constant turmoil, no breather." Jason mumbled
"Hmm... So Jenny thinks it's a compliment to the woman. Jason thinks it's not. I want you to write down what you think the poem is about and hand it in at the end of class."
West Bev
"So, why did Mrs Teasly send you in?" Kelly asked the student named Kaley
"I'm so distracted in class... haven't been paying attention, so she thought I should talk to you."
"Do you think you should talk to me?" Kelly asked
"Open up to you? I don't think so. What do you care about high school problems?"
"Well for one, it's my job to care, and two, high schoolers can have some serious stuff going on. I had my fair share when I was your age."
"This isn't anything serious."
"Do you want to tell me?"
"It's stupid. You'll laugh."
"I''m not allowed to laugh, Kaley."
"...You really wanna know?"
"If you want to talk about it, then yes."
"Okay... here's the thing... I'm in love with two guys."
"Oh." Kelly bit her lip
"The first guy, is so smart, so humble, sweet, caring... everything you'd want. He's not from LA obviously." Kaley chuckled
"Mmhmm, and the second?"
"The second is... wild." She chuckled again, "He makes my knees weak. He's so much fun and I can talk to him about anything and he always understands."
"Well, the answers pretty simple, Kaley. Follow your heart."
"So you're not gonna help me?"
"I just did. Now try not let your love life affect school work, otherwise you'll have bigger problems."
Mckay House
"Allison, I'm gonna head over to Donna's, can you make sure Jack's eaten? I'll be back to tuck him into bed." Kelly called out, grabbing her handbag
"Yeah, no problem. When will Dylan be home?"
"Uhm" Kelly checked her watch, "About thirty minutes? Don't worry he'll be here at the end of your shift to drive you home."
"Alright, have fun Kelly."
"Will do, thanks again, Allison." Kelly waved before heading out.
Silver House
"Can you believe that?" Kelly laughed
"It's like she described you in college, Dylan vs Brandon." Donna chuckled
"Glad, I'm not there anymore." Kelly smiled, drinking her water, while Donna sipped on wine.
"Yeah... we had way bigger problems as kids, and we only focused on our love lives." Donna grinned
"That was the best way to not think about our real problems." Kelly assured
"Donna, deal with Daniel. He refuses to take a bath!" David called out
"I'll be right back." Donna patted Kelly on the back
"That's alright, I should get home to my little one too."
Mckay house
"Jack's in his room, fed, bathed and the works. Kelly wanted to tuck him in herself." Allison told Dylan
"Yeah, so do I... She should be back any minute now, then I'll drive you home, alright?" Dylan smiled
"Yeah, no problem. I look forward to our drives. Really enjoy getting to know you. I read your book, Rebel with a cause, three times!"
"Glad you liked it" Dylan chuckled
"But you've been through so much." Allison sighed
"Well, it got better." Dylan grinned
"Sorry, I'm late!" Kelly yelled, running in
"Slow down, babe. I told you, don't stress yourself." Dylan said, pulling Kelly into his arms, kissing her cheek
"I'm fine, I'm fine. Go take poor Allison home." Kelly ordered
"Alright, won't be long babe. Want anything from the store?"
"Hmm... what am I craving... What. Do. I. Want..."
"Give me a call when you figure it out." Dylan laughed.
Dylan's Car
"I'm so honoured to be working for you." Allison smiled at him
"Well, we're glad to have you. You did great on your first day."
"You really impress me, you were so alone and lost, and you picked yourself up and became an accomplished writer."
"Thanks, Alli."
"Seriously, you don't give yourself enough credit."
"All the credit I need is knowing my son isn't going through what me and Kel did."
"Well you have me now, I'm happy to make sure Jack's as happy as can be." She grinned
"This is you, right?" Dylan asked, parking in front of a building block
"Yeah... Listen, Dylan... I'd really love to continue talking someday. You're an incredible guy, maybe I could pick your brain."
"Sure, some other time."
"Great."
"See you tomorrow?"
"Definitely, nowhere else I'd rather be." She smiled, gazing into his eyes.
"Okay then." Dylan waved her out of the car, and quickly drove off.