Tale of Two Confessions (Re-Imagined)

*Lovely Readers, I am writing this fiction before the actual episode airs. I am sure my re-imagined storytelling will be quite different than the airing on the actual tv show Twisted. While the writing direction changed from Season 1 PartA versus PartB, I am staying true to the romance featured in PartA (Dacey).

I feel that the instinctive nature of Danny is that he doesn't want to hurt either girl, who are each important to him, but in different ways. The "real" Danny (unlike PartB's conflicted, tormented Danny) would be respectful to lessen the hurt of either girl. Just as he was gentle in his let-down of Jo when he knew he couldn't reciprocate his feelings, then I feel that he would not have allowed the breakup with Lacey to end abruptly WITHOUT any further follow-up about what happened.

After all, Jo received an apology after the fallout of the tape that revealed the Dacey relationship. So, wouldn't the "real" Danny feel that things were "un-settled" between him and Lacey – unless they talked things over and a real apology was made? Wouldn't the "real" Danny hesitate and review Lacey's "It's always been Jo" remark with equal thought and consideration before any action on his part?

After all, he should lots of consideration for Cole during the gathering of witnesses to defend Danny from expulsion. Wouldn't he want to talk through the repurcussions of his relationship with Lacey and now a possible relationship with Jo, both of whom were in his lifelong friendship trio?

Wouldn't he want to enlist the advice of an older/wiser adult on how to proceed with his feelings – like his talk with Tess in the paint class about a girl he had feelings for?

Most of Danny's actions in 1B were direct OPPOSITE of the Danny that has been portrayed in 1A. Although guilt and circumstances may deter a person's nature somewhat, this much of Danny's integrity would not change.

He would be very introspective and analyze each angle of the situation - before making such a decision to drastically and tragically alter his connection to the girls (hence, no realistic drastic flip-flopping between girls who are the most important in his life to him besides his mom).

Remember how conflicted he is now in 1B over his dad's death and how recent events have "trapped" Jack with a murder charge? He even disagreed with his mother, who was passive to help Jack. Thus, the same 1B Danny wouldn't switch love allegiances so 180 degrees as written in 1B.

How could he exhibit such compassion for Jack, who he has not known as well as Lacey and Jo yet nonchalantly not exhibit as gentle care to Lacey as well as he stated knowingly that she "was hurting and mad". His apology would be illustrated better – not callous tossed words in JohnnyCakes. The true nature of Danny would not exhibit a reaction of "conflicted" love without the preface of prolonged thought. #TRUTH

While, yes, I am a Dacey fan fic writer, but I am writing this fic as I believe the episode should have organically happened – based upon the reflection of Danny's character in 1A.

So, without further adieu, here is Tale of Two Confessions Re-imagined…..

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Jo has left Charlie's after a disturbing confrontation from which she realizes that Danny was correct that Charlie was dangerous. She informs Charlie that he should stay away from her. She called Danny's number to apologize and leaves a message.

As she leaves the message, she notices her dad's squad SUV leaving their residence with Danny inside. She knows Danny is trying to save Whitney's dad, Jack, from being convicted of murdering Vikram. She knows she must confess her part of the crime. She was the reason Danny's altercation with his dad ended with Vikram's descent of death. Danny was trying to save her because she unwittingly was trying to use her phone to record evidence of Vikram being alive and record evidence of any information Vikram would leak regarding the murders of Tara and Regina.

When Vikram's death was caused by her actions, she felt immense guilt that now, Danny had really committed a murder with her being an accomplice and witness to the crime. Now, their actions could result in Danny living a life in prison. So, she decided that night that the best reaction they could do was nothing…pretend as though that night didn't happen. Danny could be with Lacey, even though Jo would feel a little pang in her heart for a while. Danny could have a decent life where he at least could finish school and attend college. She could do the same.

Everything had worked somewhat – other than Danny's mood swings - until Charlie and other circumstances happened. These events now forced Danny into riding with her father to the police station to confess to the crime. Jo wanted to honor the friendship and erase the guilt she also felt. She would tell her mother everything. She hoped that at least with two confessions to Vikram's murder.

Tess arrived at the station with Jo in order to speak to Kyle about Vikram's death. Kyle, upon hearing Jo's involvement, expressed his disappointment in her. After all, he was the chief of the station, the lead on the Desai death case, and most importantly, her father. So, he should have been the first one to know the truth so that he could help resolve the situation legally as best as he could. Ironically, he thought that daughter had reacted just like her mother. Both had secrets regarding Vikram and both chose to omit the truth to Kyle. That saddened his heart.

Kyle took a moment to think through their options. He could arrest Danny for the murder since he confessed; however, now he had Jo's confession to murder as well. Of course, he didn't want his daughter arrested for being an accomplice and witness to the murder. Although Jo could be naïve concerning Danny, he believed her version of the events. Vikram's death was most certainly an act of self-defense…an accident in unfortunate circumstances.

Even though Danny was continually in trouble with the law for multiple illegal activity during his release from Juvie, Kyle had respect for him to confessing to his role in Vikram's death – although he lied that no one else knew about his role in the death. Kyle had a suspicion that Karen, Danny's mother also was aware of the reality surrounding Vikram's death.

Kyle remembered questioning her about Jack earlier. While Karen seemed truthful about being uncertain if Jack would be capable of vengeance against Vikram, Kyle knew that Karen would do anything to prevent her son from going to prison. She had previously tried to make evidence disappear in the Regina Crane case. When caught, she had confessed to killing Regina even though she had not committed that crime. Karen loved her son unconditionally. She may not be providing her child with the best examples on honesty but she would sacrifice anything to save her son. The sacrifice now would be Jack's life. Karen would definitely trade Jack's life for Danny's. So, a third person who would now be wanted for an accomplice to the murder.

Additionally, Kyle had another thought: if Jo knows, then undoubtedly Lacey Porter knows as well. Those three have kept secrets before (the money and CT apartment evidence regarding Regina Crane). Lacey had been involved romantically with Danny so surely, he confided in her about his role in the crime. So, he would have to arrest or question Lacey as well. Now the count was 1 for accidental murder, 1 witness and accomplice and 2 additional accomplices for withholding information to an active murder investigation.

Kyle shook his head at all the dominoes Vikram had set into motion when he made an re-emergence from the death only to die again, but this time his death would cause the downfall of so many others.

For now, Kyle would weigh his options carefully before he proceeded with any actions regarding this case. He did take Jo's statement but he sent her home. Likewise, he released Danny and took his statement. The next day, he questioned both Karen and Lacey, who reluctantly admitted their knowledge of the cause of Vikram's death. Accordingly, Kyle took their statements but released them.

Although, he wasn't arresting anyone, Kyle strongly warned all parties that no one was to leave Green Grove and that no one should speak to anyone else regarding this case. He also strongly advised for each party to retain a lawyer to review what action was best for them. He wanted everyone to be prepared in case all would be on trial for this case.

The final person he would question was Charlie. Charlie was the one that Danny suspected had moved Vikram's body from where he had originally fallen. He concluded that Charlie had placed that body in a car to stage an accident. Jo also confirmed that suspicion. Since Jo had been at the original crime scene and since Jo had befriended Charlie recently, he trusted her opinion of the character of the new resident of Green Grove. After he spoke to Charlie, then Kyle could determine the full truth behind the staged car accident.

Kyle had asked Charlie to meet him at the scene of the staged car accident. Kyle knew that physical evidence found on the car and at Jack's home had placed Jack at the scene. However, Kyle's instincts were triggered that these clues were just "too convenient" and discovered very easily. A true criminal would be more clever with hiding evidence.

Kyle had legally authenticated Danny and Jo's claim that Charlie had been a resident at Juvie at the time Danny was there. After using a few sources for further information, he found that Charlie had some disturbing behavioral issues recorded in his file while at Juvie. His reason for being sent to Juvie had been equally disturbing. So, Kyle knew he needed to proceed with caution when questioning this young man. He didn't want to trigger Charlie that he, too, was a suspect in Kyle's investigation.

After talking with Charlie, Kyle had an uneasiness about the kid. His answers seemed very evasive. Often his responses were phrased to manipulate the circumstances to point clues towards Danny's guilt. Jo and Danny had warned Kyle of things Charlie would say (Danny always talked of killing his dad…Danny threatened him). One interesting thing is that Charlie was very assertive that when he saw the crime, he only saw Danny at the scene. Kyle knew that was a lie, but did not reveal that he knew Jo was there, too. Thus, Kyle was able to better understand why both Danny and Jo believe Charlie to be the culprit who interfered with the crime evidence and moved the body. Kyle went back to the office to make a decision on how to proceed with the investigation and how to possibly arrest Charlie officially.

Charlie was irritated by the Chief's line of questioning. After all, Danny killed his dad. While he did move the body, he was only helping out Danny…well, helping Danny out until he needed a future favor. This worked in Juvie and it would have worked in Green Grove – if only Danny would have let Charlie start a new life over with someone to love.

Charlie had tried to pursue Lacey, who Danny said initially was okay for him to date. Then, Danny had to steal Lacey away. Fine, there was Jo, who was unattached. Now, Danny had turned Jo against him; thus, stealing another girl away from him. Danny had this now cushy life with $10,000,000 all because Charlie "helped" him with Vikram's body. Danny who had the money, the girls' love, a mother who loved him, and friends. Danny had a great new fresh start in life. Now, Charlie was back to nothing since Jo had turned against him. Charlie was sure that Lacey would turn against him as well and treat him coldly at the stables and at school. Also, Danny was well-liked on the soccer team so he would eventually turn the team against Charlie as well.

Danny has stolen every good opportunity Charlie had in his new life at Green Grove. Before Charlie could become more enraged, he calmed down a bit. He knew how to finesse his way through any situation. It worked at Juvie and it would work here. He would visit Jo first to try to persuade her that he wasn't crazy and that he only acted that way because he was so smitten with her and so determined to make his life in Green Grove work.

When Charlie went to visit Jo, he noticed some shadow images in her room via the curtained window. He could tell that a male was in the room with her. He went closer to see if he could hear what was happening in her room.

Danny and Jo were talking about what their next actions should be now that Kyle was aware of everyone's role in Vikram's death and that Kyle was equally aware of the danger that Charlie presented. As they were talking, Danny sensed something was awry. A slight movement from beneath the window caught the corner of his eye. He wasn't certain but suspected it may be Charlie. Danny didn't want to alert Charlie that he knew his whereabouts. Danny signaled to Jo that he thought they were being watched. He used the signal they would use when they were kids and they thought their parents were eavesdropping on their conversation. When he used their old secret signal, he smiled a little that she remembered.

Danny's signal meant to go along with whatever action or wording Danny was using. This way, the listener would believe what they heard. He knew that Charlie was envious of his closeness with both Lacey and Jo. Charlie had been dating Jo so Danny thought he could force Charlie into revealing more damaging nature if he could make Charlie even more envious of him.

Danny hoped that Jo would play along with his setup. After all, she did remember the childhood signal. He did the signal again as a queue that she should follow his lead on what his next actions should be. He hated doing this, but this was the best and quickest idea that had come to him.

"Jo, you know you are important to me, right?" Danny began.

"Yeah, Danny, I know. You are important to me, too." Jo wondered why Danny was stating this after he had given their secret signal. How was this going to help with Charlie possibly listening below her window? She still would play along.

"With all the events happening lately, I have been forced to rethink some things…some personal things about myself." Danny continued.

"Okay." Jo was still uncertain, but willing to follow Danny's lead.

"Everybody thinks that I am jealous of you and Charlie. Some even suggested that it means more. Then, I got to thinking that maybe they are right, you know?"

"Right about what?" Jo questioned.

"You know…" Danny hoped she would remember their purpose of talking like this. "that you have been the one for me. It's been you all along, Jo." Danny hated saying those words and his eyes looked everywhere except Jo while he stated them, but he finally forced his gaze to hers.

Jo's eyes widened at first and she felt elation that he finally noticed her – not as a trusted friend or as a sister – but finally as a girl he cared about….no, a girl he loved! Then, she noticed his sad expression…she thought back that during his declaration, he had not looked her fully in the eyes. A love confession should be made while gazing lovingly at your significant other. Her heart dropped for a moment. Oh, yeah, we used our signal…that signal means that we are forcing something that is not true – so that we can "throw off" the person listening or watching us. So, his love declaration can't be true.

Jo is disheartened when she looks at Danny's eyes. Danny's gaze, now on her face, widens as he tries to signal to her that she must continue their conversation. Jo knows she has to "sell" Danny's declaration. So, she decides to kiss him.

She exclaims wholeheartedly (even though her heart is breaking): "Danny, you mean it? I'm so glad. I mean, I hoped and wished you would have feelings for me but I never dreamed you would. You are the one for me, too….always has been you."

Her declaration is actually true so she pretends for just one moment that Danny actually meant his statement. She uses their signal again to show that she is going to do something and that Danny should act accordingly. She extends her arms to embrace him. He allows that. She places a kiss upon Danny while she holds him. She is living out a fantasy she has had for a long time. She knows that Danny does not reciprocate her feelings, but he does not pull back. After all, they have a witness to their interactions.

Charlie sees the shadows in what appears to be an embrace and a kiss. He has also overheard their love professions. He is incensed. Danny Desai ruined everything for him. He will make him pay once and for all.

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