After 10 pm ~ Walking Out

Alex's Place

Halle calls Alex.

Halle- "How did the audition go?"

Alex- "I didn't get it."

Halle- "I'm sorry."

Alex- "It's okay, I'll find others."

They don't talk very long, since Alex senses there's something on Ethan's mind.

Ethan- "I tried to call you today."

Alex- "You called me 7 times.  And I spoke to you 6 of those times, Ethan."

Ethan- "Why didn't you pick up the other time?"

Alex- "I can't pick up every single call.  I was really busy today.  There was a modeling job, then I had to spend hours auditioning.  You have to cut me some slack."

Ethan- "Well, we're still working on this trust thing.  I need to know where you are."

Alex- "Ethan, I am NOT cheating on you."

Ethan- "How do I know that?"

Alex- "Holy crap!  This is exhausting.  I cannot continue to have this same conversation."

Ethan- "And you think that I want to?!"

Alex- "Seems that way to me!"

Ethan- "Alex, I'm really trying here.  But, when you don't answer my calls, WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO THINK?!"

Alex- "I WAS WORKING!  But you know what, Ethan?  There's an easy fix to this."

Ethan- "Please enlighten me, Alex!"

Alex- "This relationship is over!  You go your way and I'll go mine.  I don't need the stress."

Ethan- "Ugh, fine, I don't need the stress either!"

Alex- "Before you walk out that door, leave my key."

Meanwhile...

Dee and Jay's Sports Bar

Sarisha- "Okay, you've been extra chipper tonight.  What's going on?"

Jessie smiles and says nothing.

The Hospital

Carissa finishes up with a patient and goes to her office.

Carissa- "Oliver, what are you doing here?"

Oliver- "Don't worry.  I'm not here for trouble."

Oliver- "I need to know, why would you do that to my mother and I?"

Carissa- "Um...well, it was too much for me.  Your mother at dinner totally threw me for a loop.  So, I kind of panicked and ran."

Oliver- "I have feelings too.  You called me for this date.  You should have never led me on, Carissa."

Carissa- "You're right and I'm so sorry that I hurt your feelings."

Oliver- "That's it?  You're sorry?  Please don't ever call me again."

Then he turns and...

Walks out the door.

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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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