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MELISSA: [Gasps] Oh my God. [Beat] What are you doing here, Valerie?

VALERIE: Excuse me?

Melissa grabs Valerie, glaring at her.

MELISSA: What are you doing at this grave? What the hell are you doing here, Valerie?! Tell me!

VALERIE: I was taking a walk through the goddamn cemetery, Melissa!

Valerie breaks away from Melissa.

VALERIE: And see, you've got me swearing in a cemetery? Way to go.

MELISSA: Oh, I think God has already crossed you off his list, Valerie.

VALERIE: Until you accosted me, I had no idea that you were here. Honest. I was coming...I was coming to visit Kyle's grave.

MELISSA: You are such a pathetic liar.

VALERIE: [Defensively] I am not lying, Melissa. I was coming to visit Kyle's grave, and I just happened to be passing in front of...Victor Lopez? Who in the hell is that?

MELISSA: No one.

Valerie shoots Melissa a dubious look.

MELISSA: I thought you were coming here to do something to Erin's grave. That's what I meant. Because hers is only a few feet away.

VALERIE: As if.

MELISSA: You know what? I don't have to explain anything to you. Just leave me alone, Valerie. And mind your own business.

Melissa abruptly exits.

VALERIE: [Smirking] Oh, didn't you know, Melissa? Your business is mine.

CHRIS: Blake.

ROGER: Huh?

Chris opens his eyes and sees someone he doesn't recognize in front of him.

CHRIS: Oh, I'm sorry, I was thinking about someone else.

ROGER: I see. [Beat] My name's Roger.

CHRIS: Sorry. Roger.

Chris starts to walk away, but Roger grabs his arm.

ROGER: Didn't I see you in Spin? Dancing?

CHRIS: No. You must be mistaken.

ROGER: No I'm not. You were with that guy, Scott. He and I hooked up once.

CHRIS: Jesus, did everyone but me know he was gay?

ROGER: He's bi.

CHRIS: Whatever. [Beat] So, is this the part where you ask me if I want to go out with you? Ask me for my number?

ROGER: I don't do dates. But, if you're interested...

A train pulls into the station.

ROGER: ...I'm getting off at Argyle.

Roger gets onto the train. Chris hesitates momentarily, but follows him onto the train and sits down next to him.

BLAKE: Darren?

Blake gets out his cell phone and dials Darren's number. Darren answers.

DARREN: Hey.

BLAKE: Were you just throwing rocks at my window?

DARREN: No. [Beat] Yes.

BLAKE: You couldn't have just called?

DARREN: I thought this would be slightly more romantic?

BLAKE: [Laughs] Aw. That's cute. What's up?

DARREN: Alec is sleeping at the mansion and he's...snoring.

BLAKE: That's unfortunate.

DARREN: Yeah, it is? Can I come up?

BLAKE: Yeah. Sure.

Darren hangs up his phone and starts climbing up a tree. He then crawls on a branch and climbs into Blake's window. Blake helps Darren climb inside and kisses him.

DARREN: Thanks for the lift.

BLAKE: So, where you planning on sleeping here?

DARREN: No. I was just stopping by.

Darren kisses Blake.

DARREN: Maybe for a while.

Darren kisses him again.

BLAKE: Stop. I can't.

DARREN: Oh. I'm sorry, I didn't...I know I shouldn't be doing this. You're still in high school, and I'm climbing into your bedroom in the middle of the night. It's like I'm robbing the cradle or something.

BLAKE: That's not what I meant. I meant that...hey! I'm almost 18.

DARREN: Okay.

BLAKE: It's not like it's statutory rape or anything.

DARREN: Okay, just a note? The word "rape" isn't really a turn-on in any situation.

BLAKE: Sorry. It's just that...I don't know if I'm ready to have sex yet. I mean, actual sex.

DARREN: I know that, Blake. And it's cool with me, okay? Because I really like you. And whatever you want? It's cool with me.

BLAKE: It's just that...I don't want to get hurt. Because I think I might...I might really be falling for you. I might be falling in love with you. And it scares me.

DARREN: It shouldn't scare you. Because I am too. In fact, I think I already am. [Beat] I love you, Blake. You don't have to say it to me.

BLAKE: I love you too.

Blake kisses Darren, and then he walks over to his bed. He sits down, opening his dresser drawer and removing a condom.

BLAKE: Maybe we could give it a try. You know, the actual thing.

DARREN: [Smiling] God, I love you.

Darren climbs into bed with Blake.

JESSICA: Vince, I told you that I'm fine. You don't have to treat me like a child.

VINCE: Then stop acting like one.

JESSICA: Shut up, Vince.

VINCE: Here, have a seat. I'm going to get you some water.

JESSICA: I don't need water.

VINCE: You wouldn't go to the hospital, the least I can do is get you some water.

Jessica sits.

JESSICA: Why are you being so nice to me?

VINCE: Huh?

JESSICA: Usually, everything you say to me is rude and inconsiderate. But right now, it's only been every other thing.

VINCE: Well, even I wouldn't kick a wounded puppy while it's crawling through glass.

JESSICA: [Beat] Um. Okay?

VINCE: Now, let me get you some water.

Jessica stands.

JESSICA: Vince, I promise you, I don't need any -

Jessica stumbles, almost falling over. She catches herself with the arm of the chair.

VINCE: Jessica!

JESSICA: Vince, I'm fine. Honestly.

VINCE: No. You're not. And if you're not going to go to a hospital, then you're at least going to stay here.

JESSICA: What?

VINCE: I know your mother is out of town, visiting family. I want you someplace safe, all right?

JESSICA: In your bedroom?

VINCE: Please. My ten-foot pole is at the cleaners.

JESSICA: Thanks.

VINCE: You can stay in one of the guest bedrooms. [Smiling] We have so many.

FELICIA: Robert, where's Alec? Is he okay?

ROBERT: I don't know.

FELICIA: You called me and said that Alec was in trouble! I'm just glad that you didn't change the locks, because you're obviously...you are drunk.

ROBERT: [Laughs] No, I'm not.

FELICIA: Alec is just fine, isn't he?

ROBERT: Probably. I haven't talked to him.

FELICIA: Robert. I'm leaving.

ROBERT: Wait! Don't leave. Please?

FELICIA: Robert, we're getting di...annulled. Or have you forgotten? I kind of hate you right now.

ROBERT: I don't hate you. I still love you.

FELICIA: I'm not in the mood for this.

ROBERT: Felicia, come on!

Robert climbs off the couch and tries walking toward Felicia, but he trips and falls onto his face.

FELICIA: Robert!

Felicia tries helping him up, and he pulls her into a kiss. Felicia breaks away from Robert and slaps him.

FELICIA: Robert. Don't ever do that again.

ROBERT: Why not?

FELICIA: Do I really have to go into detail?

MELISSA: What's going on in here?

Felicia turns to find Melissa Maddock entering the room.

FELICIA: Melissa.

MELISSA: Well? I asked you a question, Felicia.

FELICIA: Robert is drunk. He called me over here.

MELISSA: And why would he do that?

Felicia stands up.

FELICIA: I don't know, Felicia. My husband hasn't really been making much sense since I caught him having sex with his law partner in his office.

MELISSA: Felicia, get out.

FELICIA: Gladly.

MELISSA: You know, you and your sister need to leave me and my family alone. Your obsession with us is starting to get disgusting.

FELICIA: And so is...never mind, you know what? Robert is your problem now. So you can deal with him yourself, and all that it entails. [Beat] Have a good night, Melissa.

Felicia exits.

ROBERT: Where did Felicia go?

MELISSA: [Angrily] I'm going to bed, Robert. I wouldn't think about joining me if I were you.