Reunion (Read 16,333 times)

[Trey]

I don't think she will...at least, not yet.

[Kpatch]

10:00 p.m.

HOUSE IN THE WOODS

Chloe: So things are good with you and Belle?
Philip: Absolutely. We’re very happy together. Like you said, she’s perfect. She’s my dream girl.
Chloe: I’m glad for you.
Chloe looked down at the floor. Philip saw the sadness on her face and he reached over and lifted her chin so she was looking at him.
Philip: Hey. You okay?
Chloe: No.
Chloe started to cry and Philip moved closer and put his arm around her.
Philip: Hey, what’s the matter?
Chloe: I’m sorry. I don’t even know why I’m crying.
Philip: I think you do.
Chloe nodded.
Chloe: Sometimes I feel so alone. I go to work. I come home. Brady’s not there. And when he is there, he’s in his own world. Sometimes I wonder if there’s another woman.
Philip stiffened as he remembered returning to Titan one day after hours.

***Flashback***

Philip was heading toward his office when he heard noises coming from the conference room.
Philip: Hmmm. That’s funny. Who’s here so late?
He opened the conference room door and saw Brady and Nicole making out.
Philip: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Brady: Philip!
Nicole: Oops.
Philip walked out of the conference room. Brady zipped up and told Nicole to stay put as he caught up with Philip in the hallway.
Brady: Philip, wait up.
Philip: Wait for what?
Brady: I can explain.
Philip: Really Brady?
Brady: It’s not a big deal.
Philip: No? If it was Chloe instead of me who walked in and found you with Nicole, would you be telling her it’s no big deal?
Brady: Listen, Nicole and me go way back. So it’s not like I’m cheating or anything.
Philip laughed wryly.
Philip: With that kind of logic, I could be having an affair with Chloe and it would be no big deal because we go way back.
Brady: Don’t talk about my wife that way.
Philip: You sure do have a double standard, don’t you, Brady?
Brady: Shut up. And stop being so supercilious.
Philip: How long has this been going on? You and Nicole.
Brady: I don’t know. We sometimes hook up when I’m in Salem. I guess you could say we’re drawn to each other.
Philip: I just don’t get you, Brady. Why the hell would you do something like this when you’re married to an incredible woman like Chloe?
Brady: Philip, I’m warning you. You can’t say anything to her.
Philip: Are you threatening me?
Brady: All I’m saying is that if you tell Chloe, you’re gonna break her heart.
Philip: Me? You’re the one who’s breaking her heart, you asshole.
Brady: I know. I feel awful about it, but I just can’t seem to stay away from Nicole.
Philip: Are you in love with Nicole?

Nicole appeared in the conference room doorway.
Nicole: I’d like to hear the answer to that question too.

***End of Flashback***


To be continued ...

[Minako98]

Me thinks the sh***eth is about to hitteth the faneth.

[djm]

Boy Brady and Nicole. This is getting better and better. I think we should turn off the fan to be safe. LOL. Just love that Brady is with someone else as well. That frees up Chloe and Philip.

[DancingDays]

Oct 11, 2012 8:01:05 GMT -5 Minako98 said:

Me thinks the sh***eth is about to hitteth the faneth.

Hehehehe. Yes!!!

[Trey]

Minako- awesome graphic!

Oooh! I can't wait for the big reveal!

[fluffysmom]

Very interesting that both Chloe and Philip know secrets about each others spouses. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[MrsM]

Oh! Imagine if they said they both had a secret and said at the count of 3 say it. They would both say the same thing. Lol.

[Kpatch]

10:00 p.m.

SALEM INN LOBBY

Sitting on a sofa in the hotel lobby, Belle was resting her head on Shawn’s shoulder when her cell phone rang and she answered it.
Belle: It’s Brady! ... Brady? Hi. Where are you? Did Chloe and Philip pick you up?
Brady [on the phone]: No, that’s why I was calling you. What time did she leave?
Belle: About 3 hours ago.
Brady: She should be here by now. I’ve tried calling her a million times and there’s no answer.
Belle: I know, I’ve tried too. Brady, I’m scared. The weather is treacherous.
Brady: Did you say Philip went with her? [Brady broke out in a cold sweat thinking about Philip divulging his secret to Chloe.] I don’t like the idea of that.
Belle: It was my idea. I didn’t want Chloe to drive by herself.
Brady: Well ... I guess you’re right. At least she’s not out there alone.
Belle: What should we do?
Brady: I’m gonna call Roman, see if he can find out any information. I’ll call you back.
Belle looks at Shawn.
Belle: Brady’s calling Roman.
Shawn: That’s a good idea. I’ll call my dad too.


HOUSE IN THE WOODS

Chloe: Sometimes I feel so alone. I go to work. I come home. Brady’s not there. And when he is there, he’s in his own world. Sometimes I wonder if there’s another woman.
Philip stiffened as he remembered finding Brady and Nicole in a compromising position at Titan.
Philip: What makes you say that?
Chloe: One time, when Brady went to Salem, I called the hotel where he said he was staying. He wasn’t there. He never checked in. So I called your father’s house and Henderson told me he wasn’t there either. When Brady finally called me, I asked where he was and he lied. He told me he was at the hotel.
Philip struggled to keep his anger from showing. He had essentially told Brady that he’d keep his secret, not for Brady’s sake, but for Chloe’s. But after seeing her in person and understanding how much pain she was in, he wasn’t sure that keeping quiet was the right thing to do.
Philip: I don’t know what to say.
Chloe lifted her head off Philip’s shoulder.
Chloe: I got your shirt wet.
Philip: Don’t worry about it. I have others.
Chloe: Thanks for listening.
Philip: Like I had a choice.
Chloe: Hey!
Philip: I’m kidding. Hey, it’s what friends are for.
Chloe nodded.
Chloe: So we’re friends?
Philip smiled warmly and nodded.
Philip: Always.


To be continued ...

[MrsM]

I don't think he is going to be able to keep the secret much longer.

[djm]

I agree Mrs. M. The truth shall set them free. So excited to see the reaction to the truth when it comes out. Just loved how Brady was so worried that Philip is alone with Chloe. Thanks for the great chapter. And since it is Friday. Can we please please Kpatch can we??

[fluffysmom]

When Philip agreed to keep the secret he had no idea he'd be stranded somewhere with Chloe. I feel bad seeing her so sad as Philip talks about his great marriage to Belle.

[DancingDays]

I can't wait till they BOTH spill their secrets!!

[Kpatch]

Is anyone else as bummed as I am that there was no cliffhanger Friday today?

djm, yes, I'll post previews tomorrow. Thanks for asking.

[DancingDays]

No cliffhanger??? What story are you reading???