JasonDíSpeech
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At the motel, Kayla is checking Jennifer out, she seems to be OK, overdose not likely. Belle is relieved. Jennifer comes to and wonders what Belle/Kayla are doing there. Jenn says she remembers checking in, ...then spots the pills/booze. This is NOT what it looks like, Jenn insists. Kayla is here to help; Jenn wants to know if Belle will spill to Chad. Belle is here as family, but admits to having Jennifer followed. She is the one who called 911 even though her original intent was to take pictures of Jennifer passed out. She can't imagine Jenn's pain at the loss of her daughter. Later, they have returned to the Horton House, where Julie has been worried about them. (Doug is playing cards with a Reverend.) Julie invites Belle to have tea, she wants to leave; Jennifer doesn't trust her not to run off to Chad, wants her to stay. Belle offers her phone, tells her to look for any incriminating photos. She won't find any.
At the townhouse, Theo tells Claire he's leaving, she wants to talk about their kiss. Maybe he could get Abe's permission to stay longer. He agrees to stay for a soda. Later, they're watching a movie, which Theo reveals Ciara really liked. He goes on and on, eventually causing Claire to shut the movie down. He catches on to his mistake, promises to stop. Claire tries to explain what they should be doing during the movie. They discuss their kiss, which Claire may now regret, since Theo's not over Ciara. Claire gets a text (see below); Theo liked the kiss, and even though he and Ciara were friends for their whole lives, he's over her now. They kiss again.
At the DiMansion, Ciara is unable to calm Thomas, but Chad has found his favourite toy. Chad points out that Thomas senses things, maybe that mom's never coming home. Ciara is unnerved she can't calm him, Chad accuses her of being tense because of her confession of love. She denies this; Chad picks Thomas up, and he calms down. Ciara defends her declaration, it's not an infatuation. Chad understands, but can't reciprocate. Ciara is furious, she knows Chad loves him. Chad sputters, wants her to see things clearly. Ciara wants him to see things clearly; she's here, she's been here while Abigail was gone, and is here now. He opened up to her, she knows he feels for her. Chad accepts he shouldn't have opened up like that. Ciara keeps going on about how it's bad timing, but they can keep it a secret until the time is right, she knows he likes her, be honest with her. Chad speaks of his relationship with Abigail, how they worked to be together, and he can't even think of moving on. He tells Ciara that she's a wonderful woman who deserves a man who will love her with his whole heart. She's upset; he tells her she can't work for him anymore, though he offers to pay her through the end of the year. She's furious (Ed note: I'm guessing here, folks, it's hard to tell what emotion she's going for), doesn't want his money, stomps out.
Later, Chad is talking with Thomas, lamenting sending Abby to the institution, when she should have been at home with them, getting better. He goes to the Horton House, where Belle answers the door (after assuring Kayla she won't expose Jen's relapse). In the living room of the Horton House, Jenn feels fuzzy and ashamed; all she could think about was numbing the pain, which she recognises as selfish. Jennifer is grateful for Kayla and Julie. Kayla says there's a meeting at the hospital; Julie will take Jennifer. At the front door, Belle has closed the door and is talking with Chad outside. She tries to shoo him, but he wants to speak with Jennifer. (He has Thomas with him.) Belle says Jennifer's not able to take care of Thomas now, she implores Chad to take Thomas home. Chad suspects Jennifer relapsed. Chad leaves. Inside the house, Belle tells Jennifer about Chad's visit; Jennifer owns up to her mistake and will deal with its consequences.
Ciara has returned to Hope's house, Hope is asleep early. She texts Claire, asking to talk. Later, she is flitting about the living room, flips the TV on, then off, flips through her phone (foregoing texting Josh or Tim), then grabs her bag and heads out. She goes to the Townhouse, and rather than knocking like a normal person on the barely-open door, she barges in to find Claire and Theo making out. She says something about the door as she enters, startling the young lovers. Ciara feels awkward, apologises; Theo was about to leave, Claire wonders what's on Ciara's mind. Ciara bolts. Theo leaves, after checking with Claire that it's okay to go.
At the hospital, Julie and Jennifer are in a hallway (I don't recognise the set they're on). Jennifer's not sure she can do this; Julie reminds her that everyone in that room knows what Jennifer's going through, and will support her. (She even mentions that they're cousins.) Later, Jennifer's in the meeting, talking about trying to erase the pain of her daughter's death with pills and booze, but she has realised that she can't do that, she has to face her pain.
Claire is noodling on her guitar, stops, and looks upset about something.
In the private area, Theo has found Ciara. He tells her he's not dating Claire, they were just sad about Abigail, and started kissing. Ciara tries to bolt again; Theo offers his ear if she ever wants to talk.
At the DiMansion, Belle has come to see Chad. She confirms Jenn's relapse, which will ensure his custody if he doesn't screw it up. Chad says he has, he's not fit to take care of his son. She fake-calls social services to scare Chad out of his stupor. She doesn't like his pity party, and if he doesn't clean up, she'll be forced to call social services. Belle orders him to call Ciara, but Chad says Ciara's unavailable. Then I'll stay the night, declares Belle.
At the townhouse, Theo tells Claire he's leaving, she wants to talk about their kiss. Maybe he could get Abe's permission to stay longer. He agrees to stay for a soda. Later, they're watching a movie, which Theo reveals Ciara really liked. He goes on and on, eventually causing Claire to shut the movie down. He catches on to his mistake, promises to stop. Claire tries to explain what they should be doing during the movie. They discuss their kiss, which Claire may now regret, since Theo's not over Ciara. Claire gets a text (see below); Theo liked the kiss, and even though he and Ciara were friends for their whole lives, he's over her now. They kiss again.
At the DiMansion, Ciara is unable to calm Thomas, but Chad has found his favourite toy. Chad points out that Thomas senses things, maybe that mom's never coming home. Ciara is unnerved she can't calm him, Chad accuses her of being tense because of her confession of love. She denies this; Chad picks Thomas up, and he calms down. Ciara defends her declaration, it's not an infatuation. Chad understands, but can't reciprocate. Ciara is furious, she knows Chad loves him. Chad sputters, wants her to see things clearly. Ciara wants him to see things clearly; she's here, she's been here while Abigail was gone, and is here now. He opened up to her, she knows he feels for her. Chad accepts he shouldn't have opened up like that. Ciara keeps going on about how it's bad timing, but they can keep it a secret until the time is right, she knows he likes her, be honest with her. Chad speaks of his relationship with Abigail, how they worked to be together, and he can't even think of moving on. He tells Ciara that she's a wonderful woman who deserves a man who will love her with his whole heart. She's upset; he tells her she can't work for him anymore, though he offers to pay her through the end of the year. She's furious (Ed note: I'm guessing here, folks, it's hard to tell what emotion she's going for), doesn't want his money, stomps out.
Later, Chad is talking with Thomas, lamenting sending Abby to the institution, when she should have been at home with them, getting better. He goes to the Horton House, where Belle answers the door (after assuring Kayla she won't expose Jen's relapse). In the living room of the Horton House, Jenn feels fuzzy and ashamed; all she could think about was numbing the pain, which she recognises as selfish. Jennifer is grateful for Kayla and Julie. Kayla says there's a meeting at the hospital; Julie will take Jennifer. At the front door, Belle has closed the door and is talking with Chad outside. She tries to shoo him, but he wants to speak with Jennifer. (He has Thomas with him.) Belle says Jennifer's not able to take care of Thomas now, she implores Chad to take Thomas home. Chad suspects Jennifer relapsed. Chad leaves. Inside the house, Belle tells Jennifer about Chad's visit; Jennifer owns up to her mistake and will deal with its consequences.
Ciara has returned to Hope's house, Hope is asleep early. She texts Claire, asking to talk. Later, she is flitting about the living room, flips the TV on, then off, flips through her phone (foregoing texting Josh or Tim), then grabs her bag and heads out. She goes to the Townhouse, and rather than knocking like a normal person on the barely-open door, she barges in to find Claire and Theo making out. She says something about the door as she enters, startling the young lovers. Ciara feels awkward, apologises; Theo was about to leave, Claire wonders what's on Ciara's mind. Ciara bolts. Theo leaves, after checking with Claire that it's okay to go.
At the hospital, Julie and Jennifer are in a hallway (I don't recognise the set they're on). Jennifer's not sure she can do this; Julie reminds her that everyone in that room knows what Jennifer's going through, and will support her. (She even mentions that they're cousins.) Later, Jennifer's in the meeting, talking about trying to erase the pain of her daughter's death with pills and booze, but she has realised that she can't do that, she has to face her pain.
Claire is noodling on her guitar, stops, and looks upset about something.
In the private area, Theo has found Ciara. He tells her he's not dating Claire, they were just sad about Abigail, and started kissing. Ciara tries to bolt again; Theo offers his ear if she ever wants to talk.
At the DiMansion, Belle has come to see Chad. She confirms Jenn's relapse, which will ensure his custody if he doesn't screw it up. Chad says he has, he's not fit to take care of his son. She fake-calls social services to scare Chad out of his stupor. She doesn't like his pity party, and if he doesn't clean up, she'll be forced to call social services. Belle orders him to call Ciara, but Chad says Ciara's unavailable. Then I'll stay the night, declares Belle.
