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Last On Nothing Is Ever As It Seems
Freddie lied to Camille..............
Freddie:But she's way over your league.
Millie proved to Skylar that she wasn't done with him..........
Millie:But we all know it's really not.
Kendall and Nala worry about the future................
Kendall:So what happens now
Scene 1
"That was fun." Skylar breathed out
Millie laughed,looking at the ceiling..He and Millie were laying in bed together after a couple of hours of what Millie liked to call 'getting to know each other better'.Once Skylar had got home and finished all the other things he had to do he got a phone call from Millie.After what they did at school,Skylar could not resist coming back over to her house.
"Wasn't it?" Millie smiled,"And to think that you wanted to end it because of little ole Cassie."
Skylar sat up in bed suddenly.Millie's expression was blank.
"Hey!" Skylar scolded,"Cassie is my girlfriend.I love her."
"Really?" Millie snorted,rolling her eyes
"Yes.She means a lot to me." Skylar informed her
"Puh-lease." Millie sat up,"You don't love her."
"You don't know how I feel about Cassie." Skylar argued
"Skylar,if you really loved Cassie.And I mean if you really loved her,you wouldn't be in bed with me.You wouldn't have come over tonight or the other night.We wouldn't have done what we did at school."
Skylar said nothing.He just glared at her.Millie scooted closer to him.
"You care about her.Sure." Millie said lowly,"But you won't stop sleeping with me just for her."
Skylar didn't respond just moved the covers and got out of bed.He began searching for his clothes.Millie rolled her eyes.She then stood up and began rubbing her hands up and down his back.His breath became ragged.He turned around to face her.She smirked and then crashed her lips on his.She smiled as they both fell back on the bed.
"You know you want me." she reminded him
She then procceded to get on top of him.He said nothing as she kissed him passionately.She breathed in pleasure as he started kissing her neck.
"Now let's have some more fun." she said as, he flipped her over on the bed
Scene 2
The Next Day
"Where's Kendall?" Brooklyn asked, walking into the kitchen
"She went to school with Nala.They left early to get some breakfast." her husband answered biting into a muffin
Brooklyn tried to hide the anger that was beginning to fill inside her.
"So you just let her go?" she asked him
"What's the problem? It's Alicia, we're talking about." he retorted
Brooklyn sighed.She turned towards Stella.Stella tried to focus on her bowl of cereal but she kept glancing up at her parents.
"Stells," Brooklyn said to her,"Can you go upstairs for a second? Daddy and I need to talk."
Stella widened her brown eyes and looked at the both of them.She turned her head towards her father.He nodded at her.She ran and hugged him to which he returned by kissing her head.She then ran upstairs.
"Brooke,don't start." Franklin warned
He got up and put his dishes in the sink.Brooklyn crossed her arms.
"So what is this? What Franklin says goes?" she remarked
"I made this easier for us.Now we only have to worry about taking one kid to school." Franklin explained
"No.This about you being too lazy to take Kendall to school." she accused him
"Really?" Franklin argued,"So now I'm lazy!"
"What do you think?" she fumed
"Is anything ever good for you?" he asked, walking away from her
"Don't walk away from me!" she commanded
"I'm not about to stand here and listen to your bickering." he stopped at the stairs
"That's your problem.You never listen!" she argued,"You always wanna walk out."
"And you make it really easy." he fired back
She let out a growl of frustration,throwing her hands up in the air.She sighed,running her hands through her hair.She felt like they did this every single morning.
"It's always on me.I do this and I do that.What do you do?" she pointed at him,"Nothing!"
"Nothing! I do nothing?" Franklin mocked,"You know what, since I do nothing, then I can just leave."
He walked towards the front door.Brooklyn raised her eyebrows and followed him.Her heels loudly clacked on the floor.
"Where are you going?!" she questioned him,crossing her arms
"To work.You know believe it or not, I have a job.It's how I provide for this family!" he yelled before walking out and slamming the door
Brooklyn stared at the door.It was like she expected him to come back in and apologize.She stood and instead of him coming back,Stella ran downstairs.
"Where's daddy?" she asked
Brooklyn turned towards Stella standing on the stairs.She forced herself to smile.
"He had to go to work." she answered trying to steady her voice
"Why were you two yelling?" Stella asked
"We weren't,honey." Brooklyn lied to her,walking over,"We were just talking loudly.Sometimes we get carried away and don't remember to use our inside voices."
"He didn't say goodbye." Stella said sad
"He really wanted to,but he had to go."
"Okay." Stella settled for what Brooklyn was telling her
"Okay,finish eating so we can go."
Stella nodded.She began walking when Brooklyn grabbed her by the arm.
"Not before hugging mommy." Brooklyn knelt down and opened her arms wide
Stella smiled wide and jumped into her mother's arms.Brooklyn squeezed her daughter tight.She tried to keep the tears that filled her eyes from falling.She kissed Stella's head.
I can't let this family fall apart.She told herself in her mind.
Scene 3
"How do you know he wasn't lying?" Millie questioned Camille
Camille was still livid about what Freddie had told her.She was also on edge to who Taylor was currently sleeping with.She honestly didn't think it was anyone better than her.But for some reason,she still wanted to know.
"There's no way Taylor isn't sleeping with someone." Camille replied
Camille continued tapping her nails on the table.Millie and Camille were in the cafeteria.They had both brought their breakfast and were eating together.Millie eyed Camille's constant tapping.
"Okay,but he could be sleeping with a whole bunch of girls." Millie reminded her
"That's not how Freddie put it." Camille muttered and took a sip of her shake
Millie raised her eyebrow at her bestie.Was Camille for real? She was listening to the same guy that she loved to hate.Freddie hated Camille from day one.Of course,Freddie would make up a lie to push her buttons.
"Do you hear yourself?" Millie snorted
"What?" Camille glanced at her
"You're listening to what Freddie Jones told you."
"So." Camille hadn't got the point
"Are you honestly going to tell me that just because Freddie told you this, that you're just gonna believe it?" Millie sipped her mocha latte
Camille blinked at what Millie had just told her.Millie said nothing, just nodded at how dumb Camille sounded a little.
"Maybe you're right....." Camille began playing with her yogurt
"Maybe?" Millie mocked
Camille huffed and took a bite of yogurt.She didn't know what to think.Was she jealous........maybe a little.But not because she wanted to be Taylor's girlfriend.
"What are you thinking?" Millie finally questioned her
"That I need to step up my game."
Scene 4
"So you haven't talked to anyone about your pregnancy?" Nala asked Kendall
The two girls had their arms linked together walking into the building together.Ever since the two girls had confided in each other,they had been joined at the hip.They both felt like the only person they could be open with was each other.
"No." Kendall shook her head,"I don't know how to tell my mom, and with my parents fighting.........."
"Hey,I'm really sorry about that."
"It's fine." Kendall assured her,"I just want to believe they'll be okay."
"I have faith that they will be." Nala commented
"I'm not so sure." Kendall shook her head," I mean what happens when they find out that I'm pregnant? It could push them apart."
Thoughts like this continually went through Kendall's head.This could be the argument of all arguments between her parents.She was afraid that her pregnancy would the key thing that led them towards divorce.Kendall couldn't even fathom the guilt she'd feel if that happened.She loved her parents,Stella and Savannah so much;she'd hate if they ever got separated.Especially if it was because she made a idiotic mistake.
"Everything will be fine." Nala leaned her head on Kendall's shoulder
Kendall smiled weakly.She really hoped so.
"Good to know everything is good in Kendall and Nala land." they heard someone say from behind
The two friends turned around to see Taylor standing behind them.Kendall rolled her eyes as Nala simply looked at him.Taylor stood there unfazed.
"What do you want now?" Nala finally asked
Taylor laughed and shook his head.Was this girl Kendall's protector or something?It was like she wanted to rip his head off where Kendall was concerned.
"You always seem to have something to say." he informed her
"You seem to always have a way to butt in." Nala fired back
"I came to talk to Kendall......" he began
"I don't want to talk you." Kendall told him sharply
"Harsh much." Taylor gave her an offendded expression
"I'm sure you'll survive." Kendall replied
"You know Taylor, some girls don't find you all that wantable." Nala informed him
Taylor said nothing at that. He simply looked at Kendall.Kendall couldn't deny the way his eyes pierced through her made her shiver.
Kendall must not be one of those girls.He wanted to blurt out.But he didn't.Instead he just turned around and prepared to walk away.
"Oh,and Kendall." he said over his shoulder,"We should meet up some time. But don't invite Ms.Attitude over there."
Nala clenched her fists at the nickname Taylor gave her.She wanted to go off on him.But she didn't;because honestly the problem didn't apply to her.It applied to Kendall.
"He's such a douche." Nala spat
"I know." Kendall agreed,"But I mean he's....."
"Please don't say it." Nala cut her off,"Because everytime you say it.....it just makes me want to just....I don't even know."
Kendall watched as Nala squeezed her eyes shut.She could understand her confusion on how Taylor and Kendall hooked up.It wasn't like he was the type of guy Kendall went for. In fact,he was no where remotely close.
"Is it hard to believe huh?" Kendall asked her
"What's hard to believe?" Violet asked from behind
Nala and Kendall turned to see Violet standing there looking at them.The two exchanged glances and then looked back at Violet.They had to think of a lie.Quickly.
Scene 5
"Hey you." Cassie said from behind kissing Skylar on the cheek
"If it isn't my lovely girlfriend." he replied wrapping an arm around her waist
Cassie smiled as the couple walked into the building together.
"I tried calling you and you didn't answer me." Cassie gave Skylar a confused look
Skylar at first said nothing just worked his locker combination.
"Sorry." Skylar lied,"I kind of overslept."
"Did you have a lot of homework last night?" she asked looking up at him
Skylar looked at her and a wave of guilt washed over him.He and Cassie had just got back together.Cassie was so happy, he could tell.He was happy too,but all he could think about is what he and Millie had done.
Millie wrapped her arms around Skylar's neck as he carried her up the stairs to her bedroom.They of course kissed passionately on the way up there.Once he put her down,she grabbed him,leading him to the bed.Skylar panted as Millie helped him get his shirt off.He then returned kissing her.Millie took her shirt and next thing he knew they were both having fun under the covers.
"Bet you and Cassie don't have fun like that." Millie assumed later on
Skylar didn't answer.Millie drew circles on his arm.Inside,Skylar felt empty.He felt like a betrayer.Like she should be branded traitor.Because he was one.He had betrayed Cassie's love.
Cassie nudged him.Skylar's attention then flashed back to her.He saw her wide smile and golden brown eyes.They only made him feel worse.
"Yeah,I had a lot of homework." he lied
"Oh, it's okay babe." she assured him
She grabbed his arm comforting him.Skylar smiled and kissed her hand.Cassie leaned her head on his shoulder as the two walked down the hall.As they walked,Skylar spotted Millie talking with Camille.Their eyes met for only a second.Skylar couldn't tell what he saw in hers, but he simply turned his head back around and squeezed Cassie's hand tighter.
Scene 6
Nala watched as Skylar talked to one of his friends.Her classroom was just next door to hers.She wished she could just walk over and say something to him.Anything.It would let her know if she truly had the courage to tell him the truth.The truth that was going to forever change their lives.
"What are you staring at cutie?A little love muffin." she heard someone say nearby
Nala turned her head to see her sister smirking at her.Nala could feel her face turn a shade a pink.Alexis just looked at her bemused.
"Chill,sister." Alexis touched her shoulder
"What do you want Lexis?" Nala asked trying to keep her composure
Alexis raised her eyebrow,then pointed down the hall.Nala's eyes darted in the direction of where her sister was pointing.
"Got a class down there." Alexis moved her head in the direction of her classroom
"Of course." Nala answered
Alexis raised an eyebrow at her sister.Nala did her best not to crack under pressure.Usually,she would stand firm.But recently,she realized she was a lot more vulnerable.She had cried a lot more lately.She didn't know if it was the pregnancy symptoms or what.But she hadn't been herself in a while.
"Are you okay?" her older sister looked at her
"Why wouldn't I be?" Nala answered with a question
Alexis took two steps towards her.Nala kept her composure.She didn't even breathe hard.Alexis moved a lock of Nala's hair behind her ear.
"You should get to class." Nala informed her
"So should you." Alexis retorted
Nala pointed towards the doorway of her classroom.Alexis gave her a questioning expression.Nala kept her expression blank.
"Whatever you're hiding,believe it or not,you can tell me." Alexis reminded her
Nala's eyes darted to Skylar.He was just about to walk in his classroom.He looked totally unaffected by anything.And soon she was going to take that away from him.She gulped and then met her sister's eyes.
"Alexis,I'm happy that you're worried about me." she said making sure her voice was calm,"But I'm okay.The end of the school year is near and I'm just ready to ride the train on out of here."
Alexis crossed her arms and just eyed her up and down.She then mumbled something and walked down the hall.Nala felt relief come over her.
"What has you so tense?" someone asked next to her
Nala whirled around to see Taylor standing there.He had his hands in his pockets.She rolled her eyes.Did he enjoy making bothering her?
"Why don't you go drink acid?" she suggested and then stormed in her classroom
Taylor raised an eyebrow at her blunt remark.
How blunt of you.He thought to himself.Never the matter,Nala wasn't his concern.But her best friend was.
Scene 7
"Something is up,I'm telling you." Violet said to Mark
Mark sighed and sat in his desk opposite hers.Ever since Violet overheard Nala and Kendall talking in the hall,all types of questions had been popping in her head.
"Didn't they tell you what they were talking about?" he asked her
"Yes," Violet answered,"But that doesn't mean it wasn't a lie!"
"Do you know it was not the truth?" he countered
Violet rolled her eyes at her boyfriend.She acted that about him.He always wanted to point out the flaws in her debates.She loved him to death,but she was always supposed to be the right one. "I can feel that something is wrong."
Mark rolled his eyes.Violet scowled and crossed her arms.
"I'm joking,I'm joking." Mark lifted his hands in the air innocently
"Mark,Kendall is my best friend.Nala and I are good friends too." she explained,"They should be able to talk to me."
"And I'm sure if the situation was important enough they would."
Violet looked at Mark like he was joking.Mark sighed and shook his head.
"They would." he reassured her
"I am not so sure." Violet disagreed
"Violet come in." Violet didn't respond," Kendall and you have known each other since you guys were like 5." Mark reminded her
"So." Violet shrugged,"What's your point?"
"My point is you should just relax.If they didn't tell you it's probably because it wasn't that big of a deal."
Violet said nothing just began shuffling in her backpack.She didn't believe one word of Mark's advice.She loved him and granted he was intelligent.But she was talking about her best friend here.And Violet knew when Kendall was keeping something.And she was definitely keeping something.
Scene 8
Camille was walking down the hall when she saw Corey standing by the water fountain.She smirked.She decided she would pay him a visit.
"Corey." she said in a seductive voice
Corey turned towards her.His expression was priceless.He looked like he was debating whether to walk away or talk to her.
"Camille.........." he began
"Corey, I don't understand you." Camille cut him off
Corey blinked.She didn't understand him? She was the one acting weird.Nothing about her made sense.Plus he clearly told her that he wasn't her type.It was like she wasn't getting him.And honestly he didn't have time for it. It was almost the end of the year.He should be focusing on other things not her stalkerish affection.
"I can say the same about you." he replied
"You know you said you've heard about me." Camille began twirling her hair,"But I'm starting to think you don't really know who I am."
"Camille,you and I are from two totally different social circles." Corey explained,"So that's why........."
"You talk to much." Camille blurted before crashing her lips on his
The kiss didn't last that long because Camille moved away.Corey's expression was of utter confusal.Camille raised an eyebrow,he couldn't tell her he didn't enjoy that.
"I like you,Corey." Camille told him,"And I know you like me too."
Corey opened his mouth and then closed it.He ran a hand through his hair.This girl was totally out of control.Camille winked at him,biting her lip.
"I'll definitely be seeing you around." Camille promised before walking down the hall
Scene 9
Jeff looked at Cassie who was sitting in the front of the room.He felt so bad.Sure,he didn't do anything.This was all Skylar's doing,his mess.Jeff could just walk away and say nothing.But he knew his conscience wouldn't let him.Plus it was Cassie.She was a good person.A person that didn't deserve what was happening to her.
Jeff was never close friends with Skylar.They were in different grades,were totally different people,hung with different crowds,so it was needless to say they never interacted much.But from what Jeff could inference about Skylar,he seemed like a cool dude.He had the good grades and he was known for doing almost every sport at their school.
The guy that Jeff witnessed yesterday wasn't the Skylar people in the crowd bragged about.He was different.And Jeff didn't care about what Skylar did or who he did it with.What he did care about was Cassie.Because she was a good person and she deserved better.
"Babe." he felt Marley softly tap on his shoulder
Jeff turned around to face her.Marley gave him a perplexed expression.
"Did you hear her?" Marley gestured towards their teacher
"Uh." Jeff stammered.He shook his head."No.What'd she say?"
"She wants us in groups of three." Marley explained
"Three? I rather just work with you." he flirted
Marley rolled her eyes.She then giggled softly.Jeff smiled and leaned in to kiss her.Marley didn't resist until he was inches away and she turned her head.Jeff leaned back,a little hurt.
"But seriously there needs to be three of us." Marley told him
"Can I join?" a friendly voice asked nearby
Jeff and Marley looked up to see Cassie standing there.She had her textbook in her hand and her backpack on her shoulder.Jeff suddenly felt an unknown emotion come over him. "Cassie." Marley welcomed cheerfully,"Of course you can be in our group."
Cassie smiled and pulled a desk over. Jeff looked down at his desk.
"I haven't talked to her in a while." he heard Marley say to him
"I rather it just be us." Jeff whispered
"What?" Marley blinked,"Cassie is a good friend of ours.Plus,she's super smart."
"Thanks for letting me sit with you." Cassie plopped into the desk smiling
"Oh." Marley shook her head,dismissing the thought,"It's nothing.Isn't that right,baby?"
Marley and Cassie both turned toward Jeff.Jeff looked at Marley, who had just put him on the spot,as she crossed her arms.He then turned back towards Cassie who still had that smile plastered on her face.
"Yeah,Cassie,we're happy to have you." Jeff relented
"Thanks guys." Cassie cheered
Scene 10
"Are you serious?" Kendall said loudly
"Shh!" Nala scolded
Kendall looked at Nala like she was insane.Nala sighed and pulled Kendall into the bathroom.Nala then checked to make sure they were alone.
"Audriana Holt." Kendall said her full name,"Have you lost it? You wanna talk to Skylar?"
"I mean, it couldn't hurt." Nala replied softly
"Yes it could.It could hurt a lot."
"But Kendall." Nala debated,"He's the baby's father."
"Yes,but he's also a senior, one of the coolest boys in school,and Cassie Nite's boyfriend! Cassie Nite,she's like the sweetest angel at this school."
Nala felt a part of her shiver.Nala didn't know about the famous Cassie and Skylar when she met him.She thought he was a regular single guy.She didn't even knew they lived in the same place,much less go to the same school! She hated to think about how Cassie would react to finding out she was pregnant with her boyfriend's baby.
"I know.And I hate that it comes to this.But my baby has a father and it's Skylar.Skylar needs to know." Nala insisted
"Nala,no." Kendall shook her head,"I don't think you should do it."
"Kendall, I have to."
"Okay.Just wait." Kendall pleaded,"Take some time to clearly think about what you're gonna say.Don't go while you're in the heat of the moment.Promise me,you'll just take time to consider this first.Nala,we're talking about telling someone that you're pregnant with his baby."
"I know."
"Promise me." Kendall looked her deep in the eyes
Nala sighed and bit her lip.She looked at the floor and then back at Kendall.She felt like two sides of her were quarreling.One side wanted her to tell Skylar and then the other side had the same mindset as Kendall,advising against it.
Nala took a deep breath and then linked her pinkie with Kendall's.
"Okay." she breathed out
Scene 11
"Have you considered like some type of counseling?" Oliver Holt questioned his close friend,Franklin Murphy
Oliver and Franklin were seated in the cop car,waiting to catch speeders.Oliver had noticed the differences in Franklin.Oliver finally got the nerve to talk to him about it.
"Man, I don't need counseling." Franklin insisted,"The problem would be resolved if Brooklyn learned to relax."
"Well,she's been talking to Alicia.Alicia tells me she seems really stressed,man."
"Because she's a workaholic." Franklin retorted,"Yet she wants to get at me for my job.We're cops,Oliver."
Oliver said nothing as Franklin took a big gulp out of his water bottle.
"Look, I am not trying to impose or anything.So I'm gonna leave my comments out as far what you should do or who's wrong.I will say however, be careful when it comes to the kids, man."
Franklin sighed and ran his hand over his face.He knew that.His kids meant the world to him.The last thing he would want to do was affect them in anyway.
"Of course, I know that." Franklin responded,"I love my girls.They're the world to me."
"Which is why I'm warning you." Oliver explained
"I mean Savannah is in college, not to mention she worries enough.Stella,she's my little angel.I couldn't dare hurt her.And then Kendall,she's always acting so strong.But sometimes I wonder does the reality of being an adopted kid get to her."
"You know, being an adopted child myself, I'm gonna admit it can be a little difficult." Oliver confessed,"But knowing that you're with adopted parents that really love you makes all the difference.Kendall knows you and Brooklyn love her,she's got a strong head on her shoulders."
"You know the other day she questioned me about whether Brooklyn and me were okay,you should have seen how nervous she was."
"Are you and Brooklyn okay?" Oliver looked at him
Franklin inhaled and exhaled sharply and looked at the ground.He then took another gulp of water from his water bottle.
"We will be." Franklin finally answered
Scene 12
"You never told me what was wrong with you yesterday." Corey said to Skylar in gym
Skylar thought back to seeing Millie in the hallway while he was with Cassie.
"It was nothing." he mumbled in response
"Didn't seem like it." Corey closed the locker door and followed Skylar out of the locker room
"Well it was." Skylar retorted not looking at him
Corey looked at him confused.Just yesterday he was acting like someone just told him he was about to lose everything.Now he was acting all agitated.
"You know we are best friends and may I add god-brothers." Corey said picking up a basketball
"Obviously." Skylar answered
Corey kept his mouth shut at the smart response.He instead started dribbling the ball.Skylar watched as he threw the ball and it landed in the net.
"Fine." Corey finally spoke,"Last time I worry about you and your life." "It's nothing." Skylar assured him, picking up the ball
"Would you tell me if there was a problem?" Corey questioned
"Of course I would.......Look do we have to talk about this? Because this is not how I wanna spend my hour and 30 minutes."
Corey looked a little taken back by Skylar's bluntness.Corey raised his hands innocently.
"Sure,man,just chill." Corey answered
"Thank you." Skylar muttered
Skylar threw the ball and watched as it bounced off the net.Corey jumped and caught the ball.
"So the last game is coming up." Corey changed topics
Talking about a smile lifted a smile to his face.That was something that always cheered Skylar up.One thing that Skylar was born loving was sports.Especially football.Skylar always let himself go when it came to football or any sport.That was his domain.Where he ruled everything and could no wrong.
"I know." Skylar didn't hide his excitement
"Got your head in the game?" Corey asked
"Of course." Skylar lied
His head wasn't entirely out but it wasn't entirely in.The point was that he would be ready.He was always ready for the games.
"You better." Corey pointed at him,"Because you and me,you know.We run the team."
"You mean I run the team.You're my side-kick." Skylar boasted
Corey rolled his eyes and threw the ball at him.Skylar caught it without a hitch.Skylar threw the ball and it landed in the net.
"Really man." Corey said as they stopped for water,"I just wanted to make sure you were cool."
Skylar gulped down some water from his bottle.
"I'm really fine." Skylar swore,"I'm with Cassie and everything is fine."
"Just wanna make sure.You know I love you man."
"Yeah.Thanks for caring."
"No problem." Corey slapped him on the back
Corey began to walk back to the middle of the gym when Skylar called him.
"Yeah." Corey turned around
"How do you always make the right choices?" Skylar asked him," Don't you ever get tempted to do wrong?"
"Of course I do." Corey walked back up to him,"I'm not Zeus.I'm human like you.I just think of all the people I might hurt when I do wrong.Plus if you haven't noticed,when you do wrong you only get that pleasure for like a short amount of time but the consequences are long.And they effect you more."
Skylar thought about what could happen if Cassie found out about Millie.How much hurt it could cause her.Cassie would be broken.Forever broken.All because of him.He didn't want that.But it was hard to tell Millie no.And it's not like he was married to Cassie.They were only in high school.
"Dude," Corey nudged him
"Huh?" Skylar blinked at him
"I said,why do you ask?" Corey repeated his question
"Just curious." Skylar lied
Corey raised an eyerbrow.Skylar simply shrugged and flashed a smile.Corey shook his head in disbelief.He dismissed the thought anyway.He knew Skylar wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.
"Anyways,man wanna go run some laps." Corey suggested
"So I can outrun you?" Skylar asked grinning
"No,the exact opposite.But let's go." Corey answered and took off running
Scene 13
"I don't know Kendall." Nala said nervous
"It's better than going to Skylar." Kendall pointed out
Kendall and Nala were walking to class when Kendall suggested that they both go to speak to the nurse.Since it was obvious neither one of them was going to go their parents any time soon.
"I mean we should at least get some information, right?" Kendall asked her
"Kendall,how do we know we can trust anyone?" Nala debated,"What if they call our parents?"
"They can't.Don't they have some confidenality agreement?"
"I don't know." Nala shrugged,"I just don't think it's a good idea."
"I just think we should at least............you know............know something about what's going to be happening to us."
Nala sighed as tears threatened to spring to her eyes.She never imagined the day where she'd be wondering over whether her school nurse could be trusted.Especially not over something like her pregnancy.This was all wrong.
"Nala." Kendall called her name out softly
It was only then that Nala realized she had stopped walking.She looked up to see Kendall giving her a face of concern.Nala felt a tear slide down her face.Kendall immediately pulled her into a hug.
"I know it's hard." Kendall said,"I'm in the same boat."
"I just..............I just don't what to do about anything.I feel like my life is out of control." Nala whimpered once Kendall released her from the hug
"I know." Kendall hugged her again tightly,"Me too."
Scene 14
"You're overeacting." Mark said once again to Violet to gym
"Vi, this doens't even make sense." Marley agreed
"You're cleary just over worrying." Jeff said to her
Violet wanted to yell at all three of them.It was like they weren't listening to one word she was saying.Violet was convinced that Kendall had a big secret that she was hiding.She was also convinced Nala was in on it.
"They're hiding something." Violet insisted
Mark sighed and threw the ball to Jeff.Marley just shook her head and grabbed one of the jump ropes.Violet watched as they nonchalantly ignored her.
"So what you guys are ignoring me now." Violet balled her hands up into fists
"Violet." Marley looked at her,"Kendall and Nala are our best friends."
"More like each other's best friends." Violet mumbled
"Is it really that serious?" Jeff asked throwing the ball to her
"Yes!" Violet answered,before catching the ball
Mark exchanged glances with Mark as Violet just rolled her eyes.They loved Violet to death,but they all knew that once she got a hunch,her mind went crazy.Case and point:how she was acting now.
"Then why don't you just ask her." Mark suggested
"Because............." Violet began then stopped
That was a perfect question.Why hadn't she just questioned Kendall?
"So let me get this right,you've been jumping to all these conclusions,but you never thought to ask Kendall whether these were true or not?" Jeff said to her
"Well,I mean I never thought about it." Violet said looking at her shoes
"Obviously." Marley retorted Jeff couldn't help but laugh at his girlfriend's bluntness.Mark nudged him and he stopped.He looked at Violet who was glaring at him.
"Sorry,it's just Mars here had a point." Jeff told her,kissing Marley's forehead
"But seriously, if you really think something is up." Mark began
"You should talk to her." Jeff finished
"Instead of acting like overdramatic....."
Marley stopped talking when Violet glared at her. Marley looked down at the floor as Violet raised her eyebrow and crossed her arms.
"I think she got the point." Mark said to Marley
Scene 15
"You guys are just so happy together." Lillie said to Skylar
"Yeah,she's amazing." Skylar complimented,turning back to his locker
"You should have seen her yesterday." Lillie explained,"She was so insistent on getting you back.She felt so bad for how she treated you."
"It wasn't all her fault." Skylar defended,"I was wrong too."
"It doesn't matter now." Lillie dismissed the thought,"As long as you and Cassie are together now.That's all that matters."
"As long as Cassie is with me.I'm happy."
"Really?" a nearby voice questioned
Skylar and Lillie turned to see Millie standing near them.Lillie narrowed her eyes immediately.Skylar froze and felt a weird feeling nagging at him.
"I thought you didn't talk to my friends." Lillie said bitterly,"So what are you doing over here?"
"I'm sorry,Lillie.Since when am I not allowed to talk to whoever I want to?" Millie asked her
"There's no one over here for you to talk to." Lillie answered
"On the contrary....." Millie began looking at Skylar
Skylar tried his best to avoid her gaze.He wondered what she was doing over here.This was not like her.
"What Skylar?" Lillie pointed at him,"How do you know him?"
"Why don't you ask him?" Millie looked at him,raising an eyebrow
Lillie turned towards Skylar.Skylar looked up to see both twins waiting on him.
"We met a couple nights ago at the cafe.We don't really talk.Just that night." Skylar lied
"So you talk to someone for like 30 minutes at the cafe and you think you're their friend?" Lillie asker her sister
"Is that all it was?" Millie looked at Skylar
"Yeah." Skylar answered quickly
"You know what, Millie,no one cares what you have to say. Why don't you go hang with Camille.You two cause enough trouble."
Before Millie could respond,Cassie walked over.She kissed Skylar's cheek to which he forced himself to smile.Millie watched as Cassie laced her hands through Skylar.
"What's going on?" Cassie looked at Skylar and Lillie
"Nothing, my twin is just trying to start drama." Lillie answered,narrowing her eyes at Millie
"And with that I'm off." Millie responded,"Glad to hear things worked out between you and Skylar."
Millie looked at Cassie.Cassie gave her a weird expression.
"Uh,thanks,Millie." Cassie said to her
Millie nodded.
"Bye darling sister,Cassie." Millie then locked eyes with Skylar,"Bye Skylar."
Millie winked and then turned and walked down the hall.Lillie rolled her eyes in disgust.
"What was all that about?" Cassie questioned once she was out of ear shot
Skylar wanted to answer but he felt his eyes follow her down the hall.What was her deal? Had he pissed her off? She wasn't planning on telling was she? If so,he needed to do something.
"Y'all, I deeply apologize for that.She just loves to start stuff."
"It's cool." Cassie touched Lillie's arm,"It's hard to believe you two are twins though."
"I know." Lillie joked,"She claims her and Skylar talk or something...."
Skylar came back to reality to see both Cassie and Lillie looking at him.Skylar wished he knew what was happening.
"Hmm." he said to Cassie
"Lillie says that Millie says you two talk?" Cassie raised an eyebrow
"We talked one time at a cafe.Nothing special." Skylar lied with a snort
"Oh." Cassie smiled,"Because I was gonna say,she doesn't seem like your type."
"She's totally not." Skylar agreeed,he then kissed Cassie's forehead,"You're my type."
"Aww." Lillie cooed
Skylar smiled as Cassie hugged his waist.Secretly,he was wondering when he could corner Millie.Whatever she was planning,he needed her to stop.
Scene 16
"Finally I can talk to you without your little pitbull in a skirt." Taylor said walking behind Kendall
"Her name is Nala and she's my best friend." Kendall snapped at him
"Oh look at you.Getting all feisty."
"You have issues." Kendall rolled her eyes
"You're even sexier,when you're mad." Taylor noted
"Get a life." she spat
She tried to walk away faster.But she felt Taylor grab her hand.She turned around and suddenly he was close.Too close.She leaned against one of the lockers for support.She suddenly felt wobbly.
"Do you always have to fight me?" he asked her
"Why won't you leave me alone." It sounded like she was actually begging at this point.Maybe she was.
"Did we do that night really mean nothing to you?" he asked looking in her eyes
Kendall felt her throat close up.She felt like the room was spinning.
"Why are you doing this?" she found her voice
"I know you sleep with tons of girls.Do you do this to them? And why me? You acted like you were interested in me when really you didn't care."
Taylor didn't say anything just looked at the ground.
"You only want to sleep with me one more time. Then you'll be off to the next girl." Kendall assumed
Taylor said nothing as Kendall stared back at him.
"I've been thinking about you a lot." he confessed,"I feel like you're different. Something just tells me me and you aren't over.Like we're bonded by something."
Like a baby? Kendall wanted to ask.Because if so,we are. "Admit it Taylor.You're just playing games with me." Kendall said to him,"And I don't wanna play anymore."
Kendall then edged away from him and walked down the hall.Taylor watched as she scurried down the hall.He breathed heavily and shoved his hands in his pockets.The weird thing was,he didn't know how to feel.
Scene 16
Camille smirked and tapped Corey's shoulder.Corey jumped up and turned to see Camille standing there with a bag of blue berry muffins.Corey's expression was a mixture of confusal and slight annoyance.
Once again he was in the basement trying to do work.And once again,here was Camille trying to seduce him.
"Camille.........you're here." Corey finally spoke,he eyed the bag of muffins,"And you brought us a snack."
"Yep,can't turn down muffins.Especially not blueberry ones." Camille smiled and plopped down on the floor
Corey looked at her and then the floor.Camille smiled and patted the floor for him to sit.He reluctantly sat back down.Camille scooted closer to him.Corey resisted the urge to scoot away.
"Want a muffin?" she asked seductively
Corey smiled and shook his head 'no'.Camille frowned and started rubbing his shoulder.Corey's breaths became heavy.This wasn't working for him anymore.
"Look Camille." Corey turned to face her.Camille gave him a fake smile and confused look."I'm kinda happy you came down here."
"Oh really." Camille raised an eyebrow with a smirk,"I knew you'd warm up to me."
She leaned in for a kiss only to be rejected.Corey laughed in a nervous way and grabbed her hands.Camille gave him a shock and rejected look.
"Camille,you and I should talk."
"Talk?" Camille repeated,raising an eyebrow,"No,I don't really talk."
Camille leaned in again only to be stopped once again.
"See that's the problem." Corey told her
"Excuse me?" Camille blinked
"You and I wouldn't just work." Corey said to her
"No,Camille.Don't get me wrong.You are beautiful.And definitely a prize.But not to be won by me."
"I don't think......"
"It's just we could never work out." Corey looked at her,"I'm not the one for you.And frankly,you aren't the type of girl to date a guy like me anyway."
"Corey,I think you got it all wrong." Camille told him,"Corey.Do you think that I expect us to be in some committed relationship?"
Corey opened his mouth but was cut off by Camille.
"Corey, I have no intentions of that. Okay? I don't want to be the Angelina to your Brad.The Jennifer to your Ben.Or the Kate to your Prince Willaim.That's not what this is."
"I don't follow......." Corey looked at her confused
Camille sighed and rolled her eyes.This wasn't supposed to be that complicated.It was supposed to be quite simple.
"Corey,I just want sex." she stated before grabbing his face and kissing him
Corey let the kiss last for too long,making Camille think he was okay with it.Camille then wrapped her arms around his neck.When she moved her hands down to his pants,Corey pushed her off.
"Look,no." Corey stood up abruptly
"Huh?" Camille stood up as well
"I'm not having sex with you.Just no."
"Are you honestly turning me down?!" Camille got offended
"Yeah." Corey answered blunt
"How can you turn me down?" Camille asked him
"Like this."
Corey then grabbed his stuff and left Camille standing alone in the basement.Camille scoffed and balled up her fists.It was so not supposed to go down that way.
Scene 17
"So......" Jeff said nonchalantly
The group of friends were sitting together at the lunch table.Except no one was talking.Violet was glaring at Nala and Kendall like she was waiting for them to speak.Kendall and Nala had their eyes glued to their food,and Jeff,Marley,and Mark just kept exchanging glances.
"Is there a reason we're all so quiet?" Marley continued
"Just don't feel like talking....." Nala mumbled
"Me either." Kendall agreed
"So you two are friends again." Mark noted,"That's cool."
"Yeah." Nala nodded,"We both realized we were wrong and apologized."
"Yeah,besides can't stay mad at my best friend." Kendall smiled
Violet had the urge to break the fork she was twirling.So now Kendall and Nala were besties?
"Give me a break." Violet muttered
The only ones that didn't hear her were Kendall and Nala.Everyone else turned to face Violet.Violet's face turned pink and she simply looked back at her plate.
"So what's been going on with you two?" Marley questioned them
"Who?" Nala looked at her food
"You......Kendall.......what's been happening?"
"Nothing." they both said quickly in unison
Everyone except for Violet had a confused expression on their face.Violet's expression was of annoyance.She couldn't believe that they were acting like this.It wasn't cool at all to her.
"Are you guys sure?" Marley pushed them to talk more
"Yeah,because you can tell us." Jeff added
Kendall and Nala turned to each other.Kendall could tell that Nala was torn.Kendall sighed she was torn too.Nala squeezed her eyes shut and took a deep breath.It was time for her to end this conversation.
"So,Marley." Nala began,"I was thinking next week, I could come over for finals."
Marley loved studying in groups so of course that changed the subject.
"Yeah,sure." Marley smiled,"In fact we all should set dates for when we can study."
"As long as I get to bring the snacks." Mark announced
"Why do you get to bring the snacks?" Jeff asked offended
"Because I bring snacks for a superbowl party not snacks for pre-schoolers." Mark joked
"HEY!" Jeff cried,"My snacks rock."
"Of course they do,Jeff." Nala agreed,nodding
"We just rather have Mark's." Kendall replied
"Marley," Jeff whined,"Aren't my snacks great?"
"Yeah,sweetie." Marley nodded,"But let's just get Mark's snacks instead."
Jeff frowned when everyone started laughing.Marley smiled and kissed his cheek.He instantly smiled.Violet watched as her friends engulfed in a friendly conversation.She noticed how Nala quickly changed the conversation,and she didn't find it funny at all.
"I gotta go." Violet said abruptly
She grabbed her stuff and left the table.Everyone went silent and watched as she stormed out of the cafeteria.Everyone then turned to Mark.Mark sighed and stood up.
"I'll go talk to her."
Mark then went looking for her.
Scene 18
Millie was eating outside by herself,because Camille had decided to go hunt down Corey again.Not that she cared.Peace and quiet never hurt a girl.She bit into her sandwich when Skylar plopped in the bench across from her.She raised an eyebrow as he scanned to make sure no one saw.
"You're good,Spiderman." Millie informed him
Skylar turned to her.He didn't hide the irritation she was causing him.She looked at him innocently.
"What the hell was that?" he asked her, trying to keep his voice down
"Excuse me?" Millie gave him a confused expression
Even though she wasn't really confused.He was upset because she intruded on his little chat with her sister.
"Why did you just burst into my conversation with your sister? And the way you acted towards Cassie....." Skylar shook his head,"You can't do that again!"
Millie crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.Was he commanding her now? She was not his little servant.She did what she wanted,when she wanted to do it.
"News flash, Einstein.Lillie is my sister.How do you know I didn't want to talk to her?" Millie asked
"Puh-lease!" Skylar scoffed,"Lillie says you two despise each other."
"True." Millie shrugged,"Still, we talk."
"What do you want to talk to her about then?"
"None of your business." Millie snapped
"Whatever.The point is no one is supposed to know about us.You said it yourself."
"And no one knows." Millie told him,"I don't see what the big deal is.You're the one that got back with Cassie even though she isn't giving you what you want."
"Cassie and I have enough." Skylar replied,"Keep my relationship with Cassie out of this."
"What relationship?" Millie mocked
"Know what." Skylar stood up,"Just stay away from Cassie.She's done nothing to you."
"Are we gonna meet later?" she asked in a seductive voice
Skylar didn't reply.He just walked away shaking his head.Millie couldn't help but smirk a little.Whether he said it or not,she already knew the answer.
Scene 19
"She heard you two?" Alicia asked Brooklyn shocked
"Yes." Brooklyn said, ashamed in her car
She was spilling about her fight with Franklin on the phone with Alicia.She had kept it in all morning but now she had to talk to someone.
"Brooke.Stella doesn't need to hear that." Alicia told her
"You're right." Brooklyn sighed,"I feel so bad.I mean you should have seen her.She wanted to tell him goodbye but he stormed out before she could.She was so hurt.I didn't know what to do."
"You two got to work this out.I mean when it starts to affect the kids....."
"I know.I worry that Kendall is going to tell Savannah.And you know how Savannah can be."
"She'll have a fit."
"Exactly." Brooklyn breathed out
"So are you two gonna do counseling.Are you two headed for divorce..............what?" Alicia questioned
"I don't know." Brooklyn confessed,"I mean I hate to think of divorce because of the girls.But.......is it worth living like this?"
"Brooklyn, the girls will realize you aren't happy." she reminded her
"But I want them to be happy too.I mean they're my daughters. I feel like if they are not happy, I have failed as their mother."
"You should talk to him about counseling." Alicia suggested
"That would make it official,wouldn't it?" Brooklyn said softly
"What?" Alicia asked
"That our marriage is failing." Brooklyn answered as tears filled her eyes
Scene 20
"So who is she?" Camille said appearing behind Freddie
Freddie slightly jumped and turned around to see an upset Camille.She looked like she was two seconds away from going off on someone.Freddie tried to hide his pleasure.
"So who is she?" Freddie repeated the question,confused
Freddie went back to unlocking his locker.Camille took a deep breath.She didn't care for his games.They were annoying and childish.
"You know what I'm saying." Camille retorted
"Do I?" Freddie raised an eyebrow
"Just tell me her name." Camille commanded
"Why do you want to know?" Freddie asked, not looking at her,"Don't you want Corey?"
"Corey is not the point." Camille snapped quickly
Freddie blinked at her.He then started cackling.Camille gave him a pissed off expression.
"What's so funny?" she asked in clenched teeth
"He rejected you again." Freddie predicted
"Wrong." Camille lied,"I rejected him."
"Right." Freddie gave her a sarcastic smile
"Just tell me the girl's name.Does she go here?" Camille asked
"Look.Haven't you ever heard of guy code?" Freddie said facing his locker
"Taylor doens't have to know this.Just tell me the she-devil's name."
"She devil?" Freddie repeated,"Someone is jealous.Even resorting to name calling.So sad."
Camille huffed angrily.She grabbed Freddie by his collar and slammed him into the locker.She glared at him.
"Don't piss me off." she warned
"Too late." Freddie answered,pushing her away,"I'm not telling you her name."
Freddie then closed his locker.He then went on his way down the hall.
"It's because she doesn't exist?" Camille called,"Isn't it?"
Freddie stopped and walked back towards her.He sighed and shook his head.
"She's real.But you don't deserve the satisfication of knowing who she is.You're jealous, I can see it boiling in your blood."
Camille said nothing just glared at him.
"Move on.Taylor has." Freddie continued,"Get over the fact that he can cut his feelings off for you and you can't.And by the way, the person he's with now, I like much better than you."
Camille watched in anger as Freddie turned and walked away.
Scene 21
"So you never answered my question this morning?" Violet handed the test tube to Kendall
Kendall said nothing just eyed the test tube.She then placed it in its respected place.She got out her pencil and proceeded to scribble notes down.Violet felt her blood start to boil.
"Huh?" Kendall looked up," Oh yeah, this looks to be...."
"I know what it is." Violet snapped
Kendall looked taken back by Violet's reaction.Violet quickly smiled and started scribbling.Violet had been acting weird today.
"Are you okay?" Kendall asked her
"What?" Violet looked up
"I mean you stormed out during lunch and you look like you want to yell at someone."
"I'm not the one that has the problem." Violet mumbled
It was just not low enough where Kendall couldn't hear.
"Excuse me."
"It's just you're the one acting strange." Violet said to her
"How?" Kendall played cool
"Are you kidding me?! One day you're secretive and to yourself." Violet explained to her,"The next day you're happy and outgoing.Then you're fighting with Nala and now today you're being all hush hush with her.What is up with you?"
"Nothing." Kendall replied,"I'm completely fine."
Violet tried to say nothing during the rest of the lab.Once the lab was over and the class was permitted free time to study,Violet decided she couldn't do it anymore.Violet looked at Kendall who was multi-tasking between texting on her phone and writing something down in her notebook.
"I bet Nala knows." Violet blurted out
"What does Nala have to do with anything?" Kendall asked still distracted by her phone
"Because she knows what you're hiding and I don't." Violet told her
Kendall looked up from her phone and gave her a confused look.
"What?" she asked
"There is something up with you and I can almost gurantee that Nala knows what it is." Violet crossed her arms,"Why don't I know?"
"Maybe because you're overreacting!" Kendall responded
"You know what, I don't get you." Violet told Kendall,"We're supposed to be best friends.How can we be if you leave me out of the loop."
"Vi,we are best friends." Kendall argued,"And if I was keeping a secret no one would know."
"I don't believe you." Violet admitted looking at the lab table
"You........don't.......believe me........." Kendall looked hurt
"I love you,Kendall. And I thought that we told each other everything." Violet said to her,"But maybe I was wrong.Because no matter what was wrong with me;I'd tell you.Because I'm a true friend."
Kendall opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by the bell.Kendall watched as Violet stormed out of the classroom.
Scene 22
Skylar had a hard time listening to what the teacher was saying.He was too busy being focused on what happened with Millie.It put him on edge.He let out a yawn and rested his head on his desk.He didn't expect to fall asleep.
- Make me crazy, don't speak no sound
I want you to prove it to me in the nude
Addicted to the way you move
Cassie appeared in her bedroom.She pulled her phone and dialed Skylar's phone number.All it did was ring.
- Honey, if anything ever should change in you
Don't worry I'm standing still
I'll move in with the right of will
The scene changed to Skylar and Millie making out in his bedroom.They paused when they heard his phone ringing.Millie kissed his neck as Skylar picked up his phone.
- This is the highest cost, take you and make you off
Love you and leave you lost,
will you forgive me?
It read 'Cassie'.He pushed the reject button and went back to Millie.
- Asked out all over town
drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around, will you forgive me?
Cassie looked at the phone confused.She re-dialed him again.
- I can't control the feeling
girl 'cause I know you're here
I feel you from the floor to the ceiling
Girl, I feel you when you comb your hair
Skylar and Millie are now in bed together.This time Millie gets the ringing phone.
- Lady when we lock it low we get together,
it's an overdose
I'm slipping, I'm here,
I'm on my knees
I feel my heart's about to explode
She turns the phone off.Skylar and Millie go back to having sex.
- This is the highest cost,
take you and make you off
Love you and leave you lost,
will you forgive me?
Cassie is sad when she keeps calling and gets no answers.
- Asked out all over town,
drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around
will you forgive me?
Skylar stops to think of Cassie.Millie grabs him and kisses him again to get his mind off of her.
- Baby to tell the truth when
I'm sober I jones for you
When it's over I'm overdue
Girl there's no one as bad,
no one as bad as you
Cassie is seen debating whether to drop by Skylar's house.
- You got me, you got me
You got me slippin' around with it, around with it, oh why?
You got me sick with this love baby
I'm so, I'm so in love, I can't come down
Skylar and Millie continue to have sex,but Cassie slips in his mind.
- This is the highest cost, take you and make you off
Love you and leave you lost, will you forgive me?
Asked out all over town
drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around
will you forgive me?
Cassie turns over her brother's keys in her hands.
- You're my bad habit baby, you're my
You're takin' my soul down to the letter O
Can't escape the way you got me locked out baby
I gotta break from you,
break from you, break from you
Skylar pushes Millie off and sits up.Millie turns to him confused.
- This is the highest cost, take you and make you off
Love you and leave you lost, will you forgive me?
Asked out all over town
drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around
will you forgive me?
Cassie runs downstairs.She tells her parents and brother she'll be back.She hopes in her brother's car.
- Will you forgive me?
Will you forgive me?
Will you forgive me?
Skylar takes a deep breath.He tells Millie she should go.Millie gets upset,but gets her stuff.
- Will you forgive me?
Asked out all over town,
drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around,
will you forgive me?
Cassie drives to Skylar's house.Millie stomps down his stairs.
- I can't control the feeling,
feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
I can't control the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
Skylar puts on his clothes.Cassie gets closer to his house.
- I can't control the feeling, feeling,
feeling, feeling, feeling
Cassie gets to Skylar's house.
- I can't control the feeling,
feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
She takes a deep breath .Skylar goes downstairs and sees that Millie is still there.Skylar and Millie freeze when they hear a knock at the door.Skylar tries to get Millie to leave out the back when Cassie opens the door.Skylar and Millie freeze and turn to face a stunned Cassie.
- You're my soul, soul
You're my soul, soul
Skylar then wakes up when Corey taps his shoulder.
"Did you really just sleep through the whole lesson?" Corey asked him incrediously
Skylar rubbed his eyes.He let out a breath of relief when he realized it was just a dream.
"It was just a dream." he thought aloud
"What?" Corey asked confused
"Nothing." Skylar shook his head,"Now let me copy your notes."
Scene 23
Kendall tightened her grip on Nala's hand as they stood outside the nurse's office.Nala turned towards Kendall.She could tell that she was afraid and highly nervous.
"You okay?" Nala asked her
Kendall gulped before answering.
"Uh..........sure." Kendall lied
"Are you sure? Because you're squeezing the feeling out of my hand and yours is super sweaty." Nala noted
Kendall quickly released her hand from Nala's and wiped it on her jeans.She weakly smiled.
"It's okay that you're nervous." Nala reminded her,"I'm nervous too."
"I know." Kendall nodded
"You know we don't have to do this."
"But we kinda need to........right?" Kendall looked at Nala
"We don't have to." Nala replied softly
Kendall nodded and looked like she was about to turn away when Nurse Allison opened the door.Kendall and Nala both froze and looked at her.
"Come on in girls." she welcomed
Nala turned to Kendall who was still frozen in shock.Nala pulled Kendall into the nurse's office.
"So what brings you in here?" the nurse welcomed them to sit
Nala and Kendall sat and exchanged glances.Kendall felt her stomach drop.She wanted to run out.Once Nala got the fact that Kendall wasn't going to tell,she decided to do it.
"Before we talk,do you promise to not tell any outside force?" Nala questioned her
"Outside force?" Allison Mills,the nurse,repeated
"She means will you keep this between us?" Kendall spoke up
"Of course.As long as you two aren't harming yourselves.You aren't harming yourselves are you?"
"No." Kendall said quickly
"Of course not." Nala added,shaking her head
"Okay,then your secrets are safe with me." Nurse Allison smiled at them
Kendall and Nala both said nothing.Nurse Allison waited patiently.Still nothing.
"Is there something wrong?" she finally asked sweetly
"I'm pregnant..........I mean we're pregnant........" Kendall blurted out,stammering,"And we need your help."
Nala sighed and placed her face in her palm.Kendall turned red and looked the ground.Nurse Allison was silent for a few moments.
"So what I'm hearing is both of you two young ladies are pregnant,correct? I also hear that you two have came for my guidance."
Kendall and Nala both nodded.The nurse nodded,understanding.
"You probably think we're immature,huh?" Kendall asked
"And that we're two young girls who made some pregnancy pact." Nala added,"Because that is not what it was."
"I wasn't even planning on getting pregnant." Kendall said
"And I'm not the type of girl that gets pregnant."
The two girls continued to ramble on until finally the nurse silenced them.They looked at her quietly.They both looked like they were on the verge of tears.
"You two aren't the first girls to get pregnant." Nurse Alison consoled,"And do you really think you'll be the last? We live in the 21st century,dumplings."
"But not to us." Nala gestured to Kendall and herself,"We..........we're good kids."
"And you made a bad mistake." Nurse Allison told them
"I know, we did." Kendall replied,"And we're ashamed.Well,I am."
Nurse Allison walked over to them and grabbed their hands.
"Kendall,you're pregnant.You didn't rob a bank.Is it a lot to take in.......yes.But did you two do something illegal..no.Teen girls get pregnant all the time." Nurse Allison explained
"But what do we do now?" Kendall asked
Nurse Allison sighed and looked at them.
"Whether you girls want to or not,you're gonna have to tell your parents." she informed them
Kendall immediately shook her head.She couldn't tell her parents.Not in the situation they were in.
"I can't." Kendall said shakily,"I can't tell them.They'll fall apart."
"Kendall,they won't." the nurse assured her,"Will they be upset,yes.But they need to know.This isn't just something little.You're going to be bringing a baby in the world.That is a big deal.Nala,you have to tell too."
"I don't think I can." Nala confessed,"I mean tell my parents something that will forever impact all of our lives."
"Nala....." the nurse began
"Something that is going to affect us when it wouldn't have to, if I didn't make a huge mistake.How do I do that?" Nala asked her,tears slowly beginning to fall
"I am sorry to say this.But this isn't about you two anymore." she stated,"This about your babies.You two can't think about yourself and how others are going to handle it.You have to think about the babies you two are carrying.You two have to step up and make the right decisions.The first two are telling your parents and getting medical attention."
"I can speak for both of us,when I say we're not ready for this.Any of it." Kendall told Nurse Allison
"Whether you are or not, no one knows. But right now, you can't just think of yourselves. You have to think of your babies too. Do what is right for your babies." she advised
Scene 24
Marley and Jeff were walking down the hallway hand in hand when Cassie started walking with them.
"I just wanted to thank you all again,you know, for letting me join." she said
"Oh,no prob." Marley smiled,"It'll be fun.I mean we haven't talked in a while."
"You're right,we haven't." Cassie smiled,"How have you been?"
"I'm good.Ready for the end of school."
"Me too."
"How are you and Skylar?" Marley asked
Jeff felt his insides churn.He could live without them speaking on this topic.Especially after seeing what he saw.Soemthing that he wished he didn't have to see.
"We're good.I'm really happy.He's such a good person." Cassie bragged,not knowing the real deal
"You two are so cute together." Marley complimented
"Everyone says that." Cassie admits,"I just love being with him.With him being a grade older,I was always warned about he's a jock and he's older,he might cheat...........But I mean he's so sweet and respective."
Hearing the word, cheat,made him wince.He felt so bad for CassieHere she was praising the guy she loved,when unknown to her he was sleeping around.It wasn't right.
"I think I'm in love with him.But I don't know, I mean we're too young to know love,aren't we?" Cassie asked Marley
"I don't think so." Marley gave her opinion," I mean I knew I was in love with Jeff when I was like 12."
That made Jeff smile.She was in love with him.Nothing better than hearing that.
"Aww," Cassie cooed
"Yeah." Marley smiled leaning her head on his shoulder
"What about you?" Cassie turned to him
Jeff however had went back to thinking of Skylar.Marley nudged him hard.He looked to see Cassie looking at him intently.
"Huh?" Jeff replied a little humiliated
"Marley,here,says she's in love with you.Do you feel the same way?" Cassie asked him
"Of course." Jeff replied before kissing Marley softly on the lips
Marley giggled and kissed him back placing one of her hands on his cheek.Cassie teasingly cleared her throat.Marley and Jeff broke apart and looked at her.
"Sorry." Marley smiled,"And I'm sure Skylar loves you too."
"I know he does." Cassie stated
Scene 25
Camille couldn't deny it.She was becoming paranoid.She wanted to know the girl that Taylor was with.It wasn't because she was jealous.She just wanted to know who Taylor thought was better than her.After being rejected by Corey,her wanting to know increased severly.
Camille was walking to Millie's locker when she caught two voices.A male and female voice.Camille being the nosy person she was,stopped and turned her head.She then saw Taylor and Ms.Marc talking.Camille raised an eyebrow.There was no telling what he had just got in trouble for.
- Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright because I like the way it hurts
Then she heard Ms.Marc laugh and place her hand on his shoulder.Their voices then became hushed.Camille then turned sheer white.The wheels began to turn in her head.
- Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright because I love the way you lie
Taylor always thought Ms.Marc was sexy. She thought in her head.And Ms.Marc is young,she probably does want to have some fun.
Camille continued to watch as the two talked.The more she watched,the angrier she got.Ms.Marc had long,beautiful,brown hair and a flawless body.What guy at school didn't fantasize about her.But she knew Taylor,he didn't just dream,he went after.
- I love the way you lie
Suddenly Freddie's words rang in her head again.But she's way over your league.
She hated to admit it,but Ms.Marc was honestly out of any girl at their school's league.Camille watched in anger as the two continued to talk.Here Taylor was sleeping with one of the faculty,when not a few months ago,he had bashed her for it.She wasn't jealous..........she was furious.
- I can't tell you what it really is
I can only tell you what it feels like
And right now it's a steel knife in my windpipe
Not being able to take it anymore,she turned and stormed down the hallway.She saw Millie coming towards her.She didn't stop.Millie ran and caught up.Millie grabbed Camille's arm forcing her to stop.
- I can't breathe but I still fight while I can fight
As long as the wrong feels right it's like I'm in flight
High off of love, drunk from my hate,
"Camille." she looked at her,confused and concerned,"What's wrong?"
- It's like I'm huffing paint
and I love it the more I suffer,
I suffocate
And right before I'm about to drown, she resuscitates me
She fucking hates me and I love it.
"I need to be alone." Camille said,trying to steady her voice
- Wait! Where you going?"I'm leaving you"
No you ain't.
Come back we're running right back.
Here we go again
"Wait." Millie stopped her from leaving,"What happened?"
"Please." Camille said almost silent,"Leave me alone.I'll call you later."
Camille then took off down the hall,leaving a confused and worried Millie to watch after her.
Camille ran to her car and hopped in.She tried to control herself.She felt tears beginning to fill in her eyes.She didn't know whether she was sad or angry.Maybe she was both.
- It's so insane cause when it's going good, it's going great
I'm Superman with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
But when it's bad it's awful, I feel so ashamed I snapped
Camille began to think of the good times she had with him.And she did have a lot.Even when they weren't having sex.They could just sit on her couch and talk.Like the one time,he was mad at his sister.
"She just doesn't get me." Taylor vented,"All we share is a father.We are nothing alike."
"I hear you." Camille said to him,"Just try to get along with her."
"I can't wait til I can get my own place." Taylor said to her
"Will I get to come over?" she asked,beginning to smile
"Of course.You'll be the first one invited.You'll even get a tour." he smirked,"We'll look at the bedroom first."
Camille laughed before planting a kiss on his lips.
- Who's that dude? I don't even know his name
I laid hands on her, I'll never stoop so low again
I guess I don't know my own strength
Camille felt tears fall down her face as she drived.A part of her wanted to pull over and sob.But she didn't,she kept driving.
- Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
And then there were the times when they had their issues.And they had a lot of issues.Like when he didn't return her call.
"Where were you?" she asked pissed off
"I was around." he shrugged
"Around?" Camille repeated
"Yeah." Taylor nodded, beginning to walk away
"Where is around?" she asked following him
"Camile,it means around." Taylor answered,shaking his head
"Don't lie to me." she warned
"I'm not!" he said turning to face her,"Chill out."
"I know you were at that girl's house." Camille hollered
"Why do you always have to accuse me of stuff." he yelled in her face
That started the yelling match.
- But that's alright because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
Did they fight.......yes? But they always reconciled.Always made up.
"I'm sorry." she murmured her head laying on his chest
"I know." he answered, drawing circles on her bare back
"We're a mess." she confessed,softly
"Yeah, but I'm your mess." he professed
- You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe
When you're with 'em
You meet and neither one of you even know what hit 'em
Got that warm fuzzy feeling
Yeah, them chills you used to get 'em
Camille pulled into her house driveway.Luckily,no one was no one home.
- Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
You swore you'd never hit 'em; never do nothing to hurt 'em
Now you're in each other's face spewing venom in your words when you spit them
You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, hit 'em
She slammed her car door and ran inside her house.She slide to the floor.
- Throw 'em down, pin 'em
So lost in the moments when you're in them
It's the rage that took over it controls you both
What was it about him? That she loved so much.And she did love him.She loved him hard.
"I love you." she confessed
Before he could respond,she crashed her lips on his.He lifted her up.She wrapped her arms around his neck.She didn't want to ever let go.
- So they say you're best to go your separate ways
Guess if they don't know you 'cause today that was yesterday
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
But she didn't know if she still had that love.She was just so angry.
- Sound like broken records playing over but you promised her
Next time you show restraint
You don't get another chance
Life is no Nintendo game
But then again,she was always angry.
"I hate you." she seethed
"Camille,I apologized." he ran a hand over his face,sighing
She didn't hear the remorse in his voice.He wasn't sorry.He didn't mean it.
"Camille......" he began
"Get out." she demanded slowly
"Out!" she screamed,balling her fists
He sighed and stormed out of her house.She slammed the door and began pounding on it.
- But you lied again
Now you get to watch her leave out the window
Guess that's why they call it window "pain"
Yet she always forgave him.He made her forgive him.
"Say you love me." he said pushing her against the door
"Taylor......." she tried to break free
"Camille.I said I was sorry.Now say you love me.Say you forgive me."
"Move." she ordered
He didn't budge.He moved her face until their eyes were meeting.She hated that.It was so easy to get lost in those brown eyes.
"I love you.Say you love me too." he ordered softly
"I forgive you.I love you too." she murmured
He answered by kissing her passionately.
- Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright because I like the way it hurts
She didn't want to forgive him this time.She wanted to be done.
- Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
She pulled her knees to her chest and started loudly sobbing.She pulled at her hair.She felt like crap.
- I love the way you lie
However,she didn't just want to be done.Deep down this feeling had been clawing inside her for a while.
- Now I know we said things, did things that we didn't mean
And we fall back into the same patterns, same routine
But your temper's just as bad as mine is
You're the same as me
She knew exactly what it was too.
"One day you're gonna pay for all the things you do to me." she warned
"Yeah,I doubt it." Taylor scoffed
Camille watched as he walked to his car.
"What does that mean?"
"You just aren't strong enough to go against me." he stated
This time was different.Her anger was making her strong enough.
- But when it comes to love you're just as blinded
Baby, please come back
It wasn't you, baby it was me
Maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
The bad memories started playing through her head.From the fights.
"All you wanna do is argue!" he yelled
"Because you keep making me mad." she screamed back,"Stop doing stuff that makes me mad."
- All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Don't you hear sincerity in my voice when I talk
Told you this is my fault
Look me in the eyeball
To the cheating.
Camille watched in pain as Taylor kept kissing the girl.Taylor's eyes darted towards her.Camille knew their eyes met when he simply turned back around.Camille felt like a thousand needles had pierced her skin.
- Next time I'm pissed, I'll lay my fist at the drywall
Next time? There won't be no next time!
I apologize even though I know its lies
I'm tired of the games I just want her back
Then the good memories came in.From the laughter.
Camille laughed as Taylor picking her up.She smiled as he looked at her lovingly.
To the making love.
Camille smiled as she lay next to him.She turned towards him and he was smiling too.He pulled her closer and kissed her head.
- I know I'm a liar
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
Im'a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
I'm just gonna
All that was over now.There was no good memories.No turning back.There was moving on.But not before she got revenge.
- Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
He needed to see what he put her through.She wanted him to feel it too.
- But that's alright because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
This was it.This was her chance.To get even.
Scene 26
Kendall was finishing some homework after dinner when her mother came in.Kendall looked up and put her work away.Her mom sat on her bed.Kendall pulled her knees up to her chest.
"Stella told me about this morning." Kendall informed her
Her mom nodded and looked down at her lap.Kendall felt bad,she knew that Stella was the one person,her mom never wanted to witness their fighting.Stella was young but she knew when her parents argued.Kendall knew it bothered her.
"I...I said some things that I should have not said,so did he." her mother explained
Kendall listened intently.She knew all about doing things you shouldn't.
"Stella is young.But you," her mom placed her hand on her cheek,"You're not.You know what's happening."
"I just don't worry about it." Kendall told her
"I know,you've been ignoring it.But I know you have questions and deep down you're afraid."
"I am." Kendall confessed
About more than you think,actually.Kendall wanted to say,but she couldn't yet.Not the time.
"It's gonna be okay." her mom promised,"Your father and I both love you and your sisters so much.We won't let anything bad happen to you or them."
"But what about you?" Kendall blurted,"Dad didn't even eat at the table with us."
Her mom said nothing just pulled her into a hug.Kendall hugged her back tightly.So what they had adopted her at the age of three or four.She loved them like they were her own.Kendall didn't even remember her birth mother and never knew her birth father.But she knew and loved Brooklyn,Franklin,Savannah,and Stella Murphy;there were a family.She didn't want to change.
"I know you worry about me." her mother released Kendall from the hug,"But my job is to make sure you're okay.That is what makes me the happiest."
"I just want everything to go back to normal." Kendall lay her head on her mom's lap.
Her mother laughed softly.Kendall felt her plant a kiss on her mount of curly hair.
"And what was normal?" she asked her
"Before I left for Musicians' Camp,maybe before Savannah left." Kendall told her
"You and Savannah were partners in crime." her mom said reminiscing
"She was the best.Things were better than."
"They'll be better again." her mom promised
No they won't.Kendall disagreed in her head.Things are only going to get worse.
- Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen


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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Two Week Wait by Sarah Rayner (Available 12/24)
Rating: 4/5 stars
A memorable and moving page-turner about two very different women, each yearning to create a family of her own
What if the thing you most longed for was resting on a two week wait? From the author of the international bestselling One Moment, One Morning, comes a moving portrait about what it truly means to be a family. After a health scare, Brighton-based Lou is forced to confront the fact that her time to have a baby is running out. She can't imagine a future without children, but her partner doesn't seem to feel the same way, and she's not sure whether she could go it alone. Meanwhile, in Yorkshire, Cath is longing to start a family with her husband, Rich. No one would be happier to have children than Rich, but Cath is infertile. Could these strangers help one another? With her deft exploration of raw emotions and her celebration of the joy and resilience of friendship, The Two Week Wait is Sarah Rayner at her best. --From cover
I was lucky enough to win an advance copy of this charming book from Goodreads.Honestly, I don't think I read the description when I entered the giveaway. I just thought the cover looked cute (I wholeheartedly believe that you can judge a book by its cover -- what else is the cover for?!).
This isn't the type of book I normally reach for. I tend to prefer books with action and love stories and humor. The Two Week Wait was more serious and dealt with a pretty tough subject - not being able to have children - which made it pretty different from my normal reads.
But I found I really enjoyed the change of pace. This book was touching and charming and uplifting, and I finished reading it with a smile on my face. More than once it made me cry. You really empathize with Cath and Lou and the struggles they go through to each form a family of their own.
The Two Week Wait is a book about family and love and hope. It deals with more than just the struggle to have a child - depression, serious illness, and family dysfunction are also prominent themes. Even though I've never been in the same situation as either of the main characters, I was still able to easily find ways to relate to them.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good, uplifting story. It's a great rainy day book or a good alternative after reading something dark and gloomy.
Do you have any favorite books that just make you happy to read?
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Opportunity comes knocking for emerging artists
One of the most anticipated art openings of the summer did not occupy a lot of space. The show wasn't even visible through the gallery's front door.
Jon Hopson's Hello Project has taken over a back storage room at McMurtrey Gallery, one of the mainstays of the gallery cluster near Kirby and Colquitt streets. Hopson, who also manages a private Houston art collection, and dealer Roni McMurtrey remade the room as a transitional space for emerging artists.
"We saw a niche in the community. There's so much going on but so little filters into gallery settings," Hopson said. "We want to put names in lights in a nice, clean commercial setting. Hopefully, somebody sees the work and it carries the artists from one place in their careers to another."
At the opening, other dealers joked that Hopson was doing their legwork for them. That made him happy.
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Debra Barrera, McMurtrey's gallery manager, a sculptor - and Hopson's wife - said he did laps around Texas to find talent for Hello Project's first show, "Summer Party." It features paintings by Carlos Rosales-Silva, Alika Herreshoff and Michelle Rawlings, photographs by James Scheuren and sculpture by Angel Oloshove. All have Texas connections, but none are represented by Houston galleries - yet. Herreshoff will have a solo show at Art Palace on Main Street in the fall. Oloshove's work has been shown at Lawndale Art Center and other local spaces.
"We want to give artists an opportunity to put their best foot forward," Hopson said. For some, that means a solo show. Come Sept. 5, Hello Project will feature Houston artist Seth Alverson. Hopson is timing the opening to draw a crowd from the Texas Contemporary Art Fair.
He plans to mount new shows every four weeks. That's an ambitious schedule, but he sees no shortage of talent out there. "It's what artists need and deserve," he said. He doesn't aim to represent them long-term, he added. "I scoop them up, get people to pay attention, hope for the best and move on to the next one."
This is a new model in the Houston scene, which has more than 30 galleries, a dozen museums and a burgeoning number of alternative, artist-run spaces that fill homes, storefronts and warehouses.
The scene wasn't that rich in 1979, when a group of gallery owners, led by Hooks-Epstein owner Geri Hooks, founded the Houston Art Dealers Association and stirred up excitement by staging concurrent shows dubbed "Introductions." After the association folded, Harris Gallery picked up the baton and began organizing the July shows as ArtHouston in 1998.
With two opening nights at several clusters of galleries, it still brings out crowds with a concentrated marketing effort. This year, 32 galleries share listings in a brochure and on the ArtHouston website. Although some include a work or two by newcomers, a number of dealers now install group shows in July by artists they already represent.
Hopson believes that's a shortcoming of the traditional gallery model. Already committed to anywhere from 18 to 30 artists who each claim their walls every two to four years, many galleries simply don't have room to open their doors to more.
Devin Borden tries to give each of his 18 artists a show every year and a half. "It's important for the artists to be able to look forward to the next one. It's energizing. If there's not this light at the end of the tunnel, it can be debilitating, not knowing what's coming next," he said. His current show features new work by Houston artist Kaneem Smith, whom he's represented for about eight years.
Inman Gallery director Patrick Reynolds said he and dealer Kerry Inman appreciate more artists than they can accommodate. "We're always discovering. It would be wonderful to show all the work we find fascinating, but it's just not physically possible," Reynolds said.
They solved the issue this year by inviting Demetrius Oliver, a former Glassell School of Art Core Residency Program fellow whom they've represented since about 2007, to share an exhibition with his New York studio mates, Wardell Milan and Titus Kaphar. Inman knew them all through Oliver; she included Milan in a previous group show but Kaphar is new to the gallery. Following their work, she was intrigued by their practice of curating their own shows.
"We had this slot in the summer and thought it would make a great introductions show," Reynolds said. "They had worked with each other enough that we trusted them to choose the work on their own." The artists also installed the show - normally part of a dealer's job - surprising Inman and Reynolds by grouping some works closely and hanging others at odd heights.
"They did some things we would not have done because we wouldn't have had the permission," Reynolds said. For example, they hung a photograph by Oliver right on top of a construction by Kaphar.
"A collector could do that at home, but because we try to explain individual works, we probably wouldn't have gone down that road," Reynolds said. "When I saw what they were doing, it was a little shocking but also liberating. It was fun. It opens our eyes up to viewing the exhibition in ways we might not have. Some of the works are very formal and some are conceptual; it was interesting to see how they negotiated that."
Barbara Davis gave the now internationally known Julie Mehretu and Shahzia Sikander, also Core program discoveries, their first solo shows during Introductions. Davis still likes to feature artists who are new to Houston (or the world) in July. She's showing paintings by Martin Durazo, a mid-career Los Angeles artist, and the emerging Owen Drysdale, who just earned an undergraduate degree from Texas State University. (Her gallery manager, Hannah James, went to the same school.)
Dealers typically prefer to see a master's degree on a résumé because it represents two or three years of intense focus on technique, usually guided by professors who are successful artists. It shows commitment.
But schooling is not the only criteria. "A lot of it is a social connection that happens within the art world of Houston," Borden said. He likes to become familiar with artists over time to judge their character and see that their work has "fertile possibility."
"One of the characteristics of a good gallerist is an ability to pick artists who are in it for the long haul," he said. "If you look at the statistics of people with graduate degrees who drop out after a few years, it's staggering."
Borden recently added Christopher Cascio to his roster, a Houston painter whose work he first saw at Lawndale several years ago. "Lawndale is important. It has an artist's board. It's a professional space. They do a lot of programming. It's a great first step, a great venue to show in," Borden said.
Hooks-Epstein Galleries manager Yvonne Garcia also discovered Houston artist Lauren Salazar at Lawndale. She and Hooks quickly brought a few pieces into the gallery's office - not a big show, but big enough to show clients, who have responded positively.
Hooks still likes to use her walls in July for Introductions. "We've tried to continue showing new talent, often with no commitment," she said. Her current show features encaustic paintings by Lisa Bick and paintings and prints by Stephanie Mercado, both new to the gallery.
A friend recommended Bick. "That's normally an immediate turn-off, but this happened to be a good one," Hooks said.
Garcia first saw Mercado's work in a group print show at Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum last summer. A little web research enticed her further, and she visited the artist's California studio when she was there in September on other business.
She loves the whimsy, color and detail of Mercado's paintings as well as their backstories. Mercado is Mexican-American, and her grandfather sent the family's children to college with money he earned from his upholstery business.
"That's why in a lot of these paintings you see design, furnishings and patterns. It's symbolic of what she saw growing up with her grandfather," Garcia said. Hooks-Epstein has now signed Mercado to its roster, the artist's first representation.
Introductions still are popular at other spaces, too. Zoya Tommy Contemporary is giving ceramic artist Scott Rosenberg his first solo show. Anya Tish is juxtaposing complimentary works by an older artist, George Grochocki, and the emerging Shayne Murphy. And McMurtrey's large front gallery is awash in colorful, quilt-inspired paintings by Catherine Colangelo, whose previous dealer, Darke Gallery, recently closed.
So the old model isn't all broken. But keep your eyes on the back room.


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Los Alamos National LaboratoryBradbury Science Museum
Your Window into Los Alamos National Laboratory
- What is the difference between an X-ray, a CT scan, and an MRI?
Our question of the month
- Souvenir kiosk opens in December
The Bradbury Science Museum Association will sell an assortment of items.
- Mutational signatures mark cancer's smoking gun
A study of cancer genome sequences identifies telltale mutational signatures associated with smoking tobacco.
- Los Alamos scientist recognized for work to increase availability of critical medical isotope
Iain May recognized for his work towards ensuring the reliability and domestic supply of a critical medical isotope used for diagnostic imaging.
- Five Los Alamos innovations win R&D 100 Awards
The prestigious "Oscars of Invention" honor the latest and best innovations and identify the top technology products of the past year.
- Scientist in the Spotlight event this month
Join us Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about nano and supercomputers.
- Science on Tap—Unconventional solar power: Moving beyond "current" expectations
All ages are welcome from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on December 15
- Director
- Linda Deck
- Communications and Marketing
- Linda Anderman
Installation starts today
In honor of the more than 2,400 U.S. personnel who died due to the attack on December 7, 1941, the Bradbury Science Museum will present on exhibit on Pearl Harbor...more


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P Mauriat System 76 UL 2nd Edition Alto Sax - Unlacquered
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Perfect for players wanting the best qualities of a vintage classic in a brand new horn.
The System 76 is Vintage Personified. It is a true player's horn, allowing you to find the voice within.
The System 76 alto has an increased bore and bell size, producing a warm full-bodied sound that plays in tune throughout the octaves. The keywork has been tweaked on this latest edition for improved playing comfort. It feels robust, yet has a smooth fluid action.
The unlacquered finish gives the player a more open, multi-layered and grittier tone. It has even more fine engraving which adorns the bell & bow and note the beautiful abalone shell key touches.
• Material: Brass
• Finish: Unlacquered (UL)
• Key Touches: Genuine Abalone
• Neck: Super VI
• Engraving: Hand engraved bell, bow and neck
• Case: P.Mauriat black hard shaped case
• Mouthpiece: Mauriat plastic student mouthpiece
• Made in: Taiwan
• 9 Month Interest Free Finance Available on this Product
• Free Professional Set Up & Free Check over within a Year
• Recommended for: Professionals, advancing students, vintage replacement
The System 76 Antique finish alto sax is a breath of fresh air!!! The tone quality is astonishing! I have had 4 sax players to ask me to let them play my horn! And of course I tell them, You have to go buy your own!!! Chris Jordan "The SaxDoctr"
System 76 gives me the best of both worlds. It is smooth and warm on the bottom end, but can also jump out and punch when you get on it. I really love the warm focussed tone of this horn and the ease of getting in and out of the altissimo register. I have just finished an original CD project and the System 76 sounds great on the recordings. Kevin Frazier


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Chicago firefighters fight an extra-alarm fire at the University of Chicago Statistics and Math building that is under renovations. (Carlos Javier Ortiz/for the Chicago Tribune)
Firefighters this evening battled an extra-alarm blaze at a University of Chicago building that has been undergoing renovation work.
Fire officials were called to the 5700 block of South University Avenue a little after 6 p.m. and it was raised to a 2-11 extra alarm a little before 6 p.m., said Quention Curtis, a Fire Department spokesman. The fire was declared under control about 7:20 p.m., Curtis said.