James is a forlorn figure as he sits by the pool by himself not even noticing the bevy of beauties surrounding him. He sits in contemplation as he tries to comprehend the fact that Suzanne ran from him last night in tears. He only causes tears when he does his patented date and dump. It's not like he means to lead girls on, but no girl has ever captured his attention and heart like Suzanne has. He almost laughs when he realizes that this is almost the same thing as he has done to so many others. He slams his fist down because he is falling so hard and so fast for this girl which has never happened before.
The realization hits him like a ton of bricks. He is in love and as shitty as he is feeling now he knows that he would rather feel like this than to have never met her. It is a profound moment for James because it is the first time in his life somebody is more than important to him than himself. James feels a bit better now that he feels like he has a better grasp on the situation. He pops up and thinks to himself 'the Face is back.'
He smiles for the first time since he saw Suzanne burst into tears running into the Palm Woods. He sees Camille dressed up as a nurse but he learned a long time ago that you don't question what she does. He begins a search for Suzanne, checking all of their usual hangouts around the Palm Woods. Much to his dismay Suzanne is nowhere to be found at the Palm Woods. He puts his back to the wall and slides down the wall holding his head in his hands. He hears footsteps approaching and he looks up to see Suzanne striding towards him. A wild hope leaps in his heart as he notices her but his smile fades when he looks at the expression on her face.
The Palm Woods Lobby
Camille is pacing around the lobby trying to remember her lines for the new medical drama Junior E.R while wearing the nurse outfit she wore when helping James with his swag. A boy with a sling on his arm was gingerly making his way through the lobby to get something to eat. Chris watches the girl pace back and forth and finally approaches her. "Miss I think my bandages have come loose. Do you think you might be able to redo them so they will stay in place?" Chris asks.
Camille lets out a snort of laughter which confuses Chris to no end. "Sure I can let's see where they are at" Camille says barely suppressing her laughter and thinking this might be a good chance to practice her technique for the show. Chris takes off his shirt and allows Camille to wrap a fresh bandage around his midsection. At this point Stephanie walks into the lobby to see her best friend feeling all up on the guy who supposedly likes her. She nearly runs over to where they are seated and she slaps Camille hard across the face.
"What the hell do you think you two are doing?" Stephanie screams in frustration. Camille staggers to her feet as Chris put his shirt back on hurriedly. He tries to explain that he only wanted his nurse to change his bandages but Stephanie laughs humorlessly and says "Yeah right! So I am supposed to believe that you didn't know that Camille always does this to prepare for a role? I can't believe you two would do this to me!" She bites her lip to try and keep herself from crying and runs away. Chris tries to chase after her but is hampered by his still tender ribs. The realization that Camille isn't a real nurse dawns on Chris and he is disgusted at himself for thinking there was a nurse at the Palm Woods.
The Palm Woods Park
Cecilia was sitting all alone on a park bench with tears streaming down her face. How could she be so stupid she thinks to herself? Kendall had texted her wanting her to come up to his apartment and hang out. So why was there another girl there? And why did it have to be his ex of all people? All these questions whirled around in her head until it made her dizzy. All of a sudden a banged up and bruised Kendall appears in front of her stammering and stuttering trying to explain himself.
"I am so sorry Cecilia. I didn't mean for you to see that. She wanted to apologize for everything that had happened. Nothing is going on between us I swear. Listen I know of a little place that is private and we can go talk there" Kendall says gesticulating with his hands as he talks. "Please I would never hurt you" Kendall continues as he takes Cecilia's hands in his own. He smiles at her expectantly when the voice he least wanted to hear comes from somewhere behind him.
"Never hurt her huh?" the male voice says as Kendall drops Cecilia's hands and spins around to face the newcomer. "You just can't help yourself can you Knight? Playing multiple girls and trying to keep everything straight. You are an idiot Kendall. I wish you could see the forest for the trees and just be happy with one girl but evidently that's not an option for you." Greg starts laughing and shakes his head at the real life soap opera he has suddenly found himself in. His laughter is cut short; however, as Kendall knocks him to the ground with a heavy right cross.
Kendall stands over the downed opponent and begins to say something only to be cut off by the unexpected sound of laughter. He realizes it is coming from the person he just tried to knock out. Greg climbs to his feet with a crazy gleam in his eye and spits out some blood all the while smiling at Kendall. "Not too bad Knight, I didn't realize you had it in you. Now get the hell out of here before you get hurt." Before Kendall can react, an enraged Mrs. Knight suddenly appears between the two boys.
"Stop this you two!" she yells in a tone that brooks no dissent. "Kendall I am ashamed at you, attacking someone first." She then turns to Greg, "thanks for not fighting back, and thanks for inadvertently letting me know about Kendall's indiscretions." Greg politely says your welcome as Mrs. Knight spins on Kendall and grabs him by the ear and drags him off to somewhere private so she can continue his chastisement. Cecilia and Greg watch Mrs. Knight drag her son off with amusement.
Greg turns his attention to the shell shocked Cecilia. "I am genuinely sorry you had to see that and find out this way. I don't like people who cheat and two time girls who seem as nice as someone like you." Cecilia doesn't say anything but just sits there looking at Greg so the boy continues, "If you ever need someone to talk to or just want to hang out give me a holler." Greg writes his number on a scrap of paper and hands it to Cecilia. He then turns around and walks into the fading twilight while everybody's attentions are on Kendall and his mother.
"What in the world are you thinking Kendall?" His mother shrieks in disgust. Kendall opens his mouth to give a sarcastic retort but Mrs. Knight cuts across his faltering reply by saying "You want to know why we left your father? It is because he chose to have multiple women in our bed after I married him. Now you are doing the exact same thing that he was doing. I guess it is true what they say: Like father, like son. You are a disgrace Kendall Knight, your father didn't want anything to do with us but you still ended up just like him, unbelievable." With that Mrs. Knight reaches back and slaps her son across the face. "Maybe that will knock some sense into you Kendall."
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