The Day After Valentine's Day

Morning

 

Halle- "How did things go?"

Dean- "Good.  Everything should be ready in a few months."

Halle- "I'm proud of you."

Dean- "Thanks babe."

Dean- "Do you have to work today?"

Halle- "Yep.  And it's actually time for me to get ready."

Dean- "How's work treating you?"

Halle- "Pretty good.  I'm meeting with Alicia today for some promo stuff."

Dean- "Let me know if there's anything I can do."

Halle- "You can join me in the shower."

Dean- "I can do that," then he scoops her up.

Halle- *giggles*

 

 

Around 1:30pm, Halle drives to the hospital to have lunch with Carissa.

Carissa- "He's right!  I'm going to be alone forever."

Halle- "First of all, Gavin is a jerk.  And second, you will not."

Carissa- "I'm the worst dater on the planet."

Halle- "Carissa, it's their loss and you have got to stop saying that about yourself."

Carissa- "Why, it's completely true."

Halle- "You're fine.  You just haven't met your guy yet."

Carissa- "At this rate, I won't."

Halle- "You will.  Carissa, you are a total catch."

Halle- "Intelligent, hardworking, gorgeous, caring, a romantic, the list goes on."

Carissa- *smile* "Oh Halle."

Halle- "As the saying goes; you'll find your one when you're not looking...or something to that effect."

Carissa- "Um, that has not worked for me."

 

 Halle- *smile* "Maybe it's because you never really stopped?"

 

Carissa- *laughs* "For about a week."

Halle- "Wow, one whole week."

They both laugh.

Halle- "Um...okay, how about some extracurricular activities to get into?"

Carissa- "Hmmm...maybe."

Halle- "He's gonna practically fall into your lap when you're not so occupied with finding him."

Carissa- "Right into my lap, huh?"

Halle- "Yep."

Carissa- "You're lucky you have Dean.  Dating, being single is not fun.  Ugh, I sound so desperate."

Halle- "You aren't.  You want love and there isn't anything wrong with that.  When it's time, it'll happen.  I promise."

 

 

After their lunch, Carissa makes her rounds and Halle heads back to work.

 

 

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Halle and Carissa Hang .. Part 2 of 2

Last Stop- The Vintage Shop

 

While shopping, Halle's been telling Carissa about Jessie and Amber's matrimony hold up.

 

Carissa- "And you hired her?"

Halle- "Yes, I didn't know what else to do."

 

Halle- "I felt awful for her and then the tears."

Carissa- "More tears?  Poor thing."

Halle- "It was heartbreaking.  You would have hired her too."

Carissa- "I don't know about that."

Halle- "She's a sweet girl, but I really rather not be in the middle."

Carissa- "Well, you definitely are now."

Halle- "Oh great."

Carissa- "Wow, look at this."

Halle- "That's pretty."

Carissa- "I'm going to get it for my bedroom."

Halle- "Nice."

 

While Carissa continues to admire her finding, a painting across the shop catches Halle's eye.

 

She walks over to take a closer look.

Halle- "What do you think about this?"

Carissa- "Love it.  It'll look great in the living room over the sofa, don't you think?"

Halle- "Yep, it fits perfectly."

 

They shop for a few more hours, before heading back to Carissa's place.

 

 

Meanwhile, On The Other Side Of Town

 

Olivia arrives home from a business meeting and she's on the phone with her mother.

 

Olivia- "Yes, I sold it."

 

 

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Alex Catches Up With Old Friends

Sarisha walks into Dee and Jay's to work the morning shift (she's usually on nights), five minutes after opening.

 

Jessie- "I appreciate you coming in."

Sarisha- "Put it in writing.  A nice Christmas bonus will do."

Jessie- *smile* "I'll keep that in mind."

Sarisha- "So, Amber resigned, huh?"

Jessie- "Yeah."

Sarisha- "Is everything okay?"

Jessie- "Things have been better."

 

At that moment Alex walks into the bar.

Alex- "Sounds like trouble in paradise to me."

Jessie- "Well, look who it is."

Alex- "Hey Jess, hey Sarisha."

Sarisha- "Hey, something to drink?"

Alex- "Just water."

Jessie- "How've you been?"

Alex- "Hanging in there."

Sarisha- "Here you go."

Alex- "Thanks."

 

Jessie- *teasingly* "Come to see me?"

Alex- "Don't flatter yourself.  I'm meeting someone."

Jessie- "I know him?"

Alex- "Why would you assume it's a him?"

Jessie- "Because it's you."

Alex- "How are you?  I walked in on, things have been better."

Jessie- "Still with Ethan?"

Alex- "Something like that."

Jessie- "He's a good guy."

 

Alex- "I know, I like him."

Jessie- "You're gonna break his heart."

Alex- "Is the brunette breaking yours?"

Jessie- "Her name is Amber and..."

 

Before Jessie could finish his thought, he notices another buddy of his waving in their direction.  So, he waves back, while Alex turns to look.

Alex- "It's about time."

 

Jessie- "Clark?"

Alex- "Excuse me."

 

She makes her way towards Clark.

 

Alex- "Please make it quick."

Clark- "Come back with me."

Alex- "You just had to see me for that?  No, I'm not coming back."

Clark- "Look, I'm sorry for how things went, but it's really over this time."

Alex- "I'm staying with your brother."

Clark- "What are you a couple?

Alex- "Not exactly."

Alex- "But, we are extra friendly."

Clark- "What can I do?"

Alex- "I'll call you."

Clark- "When?"

Alex- "I don't know and I have to go."

 

She walks out of the bar.

 

 

Meanwhile, Halle pays a visit to Carissa.

Halle- "This is for you."

 

 

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