Episode 3.21 [Valentine’s Day]

Ocean’s apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn’t stop the pain

Imagination Clothing

Maggie sat behind the counter, watching all the people passing by. It was sickening. Men rushing in and out of jewelry stores. Women with Victoria Secret’s bags. Couples together, some were obviously on first lunch dates, others long term relationships. She just felt sick. How stupid was she being, denying herself love?

She stood up and walked to the door, the only good thing was everyone was busy shopping everywhere else, leaving the store virtually deserted.

If I see you next to never
How can we say forever

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

Film Magic

Conner looked around the store, “Eric take over register.” he called out as he went to the door and looked. Couples. It had been a while since he’d seen Maggie, talked to her about them.

Women had been coming in all day and renting anything but romances; men had been renting the romances. You could tell who was single and who was trying to impress someone tonight.

A group of college aged girls were wondering around the store, stealing glances at Eric, but he didn’t seem to notice.

All Conner could think of, was going next door and seeing Maggie.

I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can’t get near you now

Oh, can’t you see it baby
You’ve got me going crazy

JC Keepsakes

“I really like these rings.” Abby pointed to a set of simple gold bands in the case.

“I like those as well.” Ethan stood next to her, his hand on her back.

“Well lets get you sized and on your way. When’s the wedding?” the sales clerk asked.

Abby took a slow breath as she looked up at Ethan, “This Friday evening.”

“Congratulations.” the clerk told them as he began to size Ethan’s hand.

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

Hallow Hills—The Nursery

Chad looked down at the sleeping children. Adel came in and stood behind her son, “They’re the sweetest things. So what’s making you frown?”

Chad turned to his mother, “Abby choose Ethan last night. She ran into his arms, not mine.”

“Oh Honey, I know your hurt. But look at me.” She brushed his dark hair out of his eyes, “Love is a very complicated thing. Sometimes it takes time to get it right. Sometimes you never know when its going to strike and when it does. My goodness you may never know how to deal with what it throws at you. It all works out in the end.”

“You still love Dad, don’t you?”

“He’s cheated, lied, but I love him with my whole heart. No one has ever made me feel the way Doug does.”

Chad shrugged, “I wasn’t sure I would love after Bethany died. But Abby woke something up in me.”

Adel looked down at her grand children, “I hate to say this, but maybe that’s what she and you were for. To wake you up, to find love again. A real love, that won’t run to someone else’s arms.”

Chad turned to his mother, “No, Abby is it for me. I just have to show her that I’m safe. She’s scared because of the kidnapping.”

“Then give her time.”

“I hope I have it.”

Adel smiled, “Love always has time.”

I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I’m with you
I’ll take the chance

Larry’s Office

Ariel walked down the hallway as she looked for Larry’s office. She tapped lightly on the door and walked in. “Hey Lar.”

Larry smiled as he looked up, “Ariel, what a surprise. What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I just have to tell you something.” She sat down in a nearby chair.

“What’s wrong?”

“Its not really wrong.” Ariel played with her purse, “Its just not something I was expecting.”

“Are you sick?”

“No, no. Not really.” She licked her lips and stood up, pacing in the small area, “More like pregnant.”

Larry stood up and closed the door, “Pregnant? Like baby inside there?” he pointed towards her stomach.

Ariel nodded, “Yeah, another baby. I found out this morning.”

Larry sat back down, “I just don’t know what to say.”

“You’ve got a daughter my age, another about to graduate high school. A son in middle school.”

“Yeah I do.” Larry looked down at his desk, “Lets wait to tell everyone. I mean, I don’t want to get this out incase . . .”

“Yeah I understand.” Ariel stood up, “I’m gonna go. I have to pick some stuff up for Cassie’s next pageant.”

“I’ll see you when I get home, then we’ll come back up here for the show.”

“Sounds great.” Ariel leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, “I love you Larry.”

“I love you to Ariel.”

Oh, can’t you see it baby
You’ve got me going crazy

210 Shavano Court

Maggie entered the house, placing a bag of groceries down on the counter. She tossed her keys on the table and began to unpack the bag.

She turned on the radio and heard the song playing. “Conner.” She said to herself. The last time she heard this song, and thought of him, things hadn’t gone as planned.

“I won’t, I refuse to let myself get hurt again.”

The back door slowly opened, not making a sound. Someone stepped inside, closing the door, the click it made as it closed caused Maggie to jump and turn around.

“I heard the song while I was driving home.” He told her as he stepped forward, “I saw your car in the driveway and decided I had to take a chance.”

“A chance?” She could feel her heart racing, she wanted this to be true. She wanted him to want her. She wanted him to be ready to take a chance on their love.

“Yeah. Well if you’re willing to take a chance on me.” He rubbed his hands together nervously.

“Conner, you have no idea how willing I am.” She said as she stayed next to the counter, afraid to move. “Please tell me I’m not dreaming.”

Conner took a step forward, taking Maggie’s hands in his, “Honey, you are not dreaming at all.”

“If this is a dream I never want to wake up.” She felt tears in her eyes as he closed the space between them.

“You never have to worry about that.” Conner cupped her face in his hands, “I love you Maggie Williams. Nothing, and nobody is going to keep me from you ever again.”

“I love you to Conner.” She was about to say more when she felt Conner’s warm, soft lips on hers.

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

DI—Laura’s Office

“Ms Davis, these just arrived for you.” the secretary brought in an arrangement of roses.

“Thank you Mary.” Laura got up searched for the card.

My darling, even though we’re no longer together I wish you the best on this the most romantic of days. Christian

Laura studied the card for what seemed like the longest time. What would prompt her first husband to send her flowers, on Valentine’s Day no less.

“Laura, you’re here.” John stood at the door, “I wanted to talk to you.”

“Come on in John.” She sat down, “What’s going on?”

“You told me to decide what I want.” He sat across from her, “Even though you and I have this connection, Lydia kicking me out made me think about everything.”

“What are you saying John?”

“I’m going to go back to Lydia, if she’ll have me that is.”

“I don’t know what to say John.” She leaned forward on the desk, this is not how she expected things to go, she never anticipated that he would stay with Lydia.

“There’s nothing you can say. I just wanted to tell you my next book might be a little late because of all of this.” John stood up, “Who sent the roses?”

“Oh my first husband. And thank you for the notice.”

“No problem.”