Previously on “The Mysteries of Our Lives”
Alexander: Thanks to your carelessness the Pierre’ name could be ruin. (~)
Earl: This is all Taneia’s fault; I’m stuck in the boredom of this town for another day…
Taneia: I would like to book a two-way tripping to Pacific Palisades. (~)
Leonard: Why did you come back here tonight?
<> Rochelle: Never mind why I came over here. It was a big mistake and it definitely won’t happen again. This time Leonard, I mean it. We are through.
Leonard: You will never be free of me.
Rochelle: (leaves) I already am.
PACIFIC PALISADES
Taneia: Hello, are you Earl’s brother?
Man: Yes, I’m Matthew. Who are you?
Taneia: My name’s Taneia. I was wondering if Earl was here?
Matthew: From what I gather, he is still in Hallandale.
Taneia: He was done speaking with me and Crystal yesterday. Why is he still sticking around in Hallandale?
Widlin: How can what I did ruin the Pierre name, it’s not like I did something illegal?
Camille: (thinking) If your father only knew the real truth?
Alexander: This is just as worse. If your dirty past is ever discovered by the press, we are ruined.
Widlin: We or you, Dad?
(theme music)
< > Alexander: This is not only about me. This could ruin your career as a model for Nichols’ Beauticon.
Widlin: Shaquanna is a very fair boss. She wouldn’t let bad publicity get in our way.
Alexander: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. We are the wealthiest family in this town. We own everything and some people are not very about that.
Widlin: Like who? Why do people hold such hostility towards our family?
Man: Damn, I hate those Pierre’s. They need to all crawl under a rock and die.
Anton: Hey Royce. I thought you would be gone for another week.
Royce: Well, I’m here! I decided to get back early so I could show my sister around.
Anton: Samantha’s coming down?
Royce: Yeah, hopefully to stay. So what’s been up while I’ve been away?
(Rochelle slams door)
Royce: Let me guess— Problems with Leonard again.
Anton: What else? Some people just don’t belong together, that’s Leonard and Rochelle.
Lacreasha: Now that Rochelle’s gone, why don’t we pick up where we left off?
Leonard: No. Do you feel any sympathy at all? Its obvious Rochelle was upset.
Lacreasha: It’s not my job anymore to care what hurts Rochelle and it isn’t yours, either. She does not want you, so why don’t you be with someone who does?
Leonard: No. I need to get out of here and think.
Lacreasha: (thinking) “Good. The thought of my body next to yours again is enough to make me want to vomit. Besides, I have fulfilled my purpose.
< > PACIFIC PALISADES
Matthew: I have no idea what my brother is doing or when he is going to be back.
Taneia: (groans) That means I came all the way down here for nothing.
Matthew: Looks like it. Unless you plan to enjoy the sights, you have totally wasted your time.
HALLANDALE
Royce: I cannot understand why she still insists on torturing herself by going out with Leonard. She is only setting herself up for the same disappointment time and time again.
Anton: You’re doing the same thing, or have you finally gotten over your obsession with –
Royce: (intercedes) Whoa, the last thing I need is anyone finding out about that, especially you know whom.
Anton: You’re still in love with her, aren’t you?
Alexander: There is one person I can think of: Royce Keller.
Widlin: Who is he and why does he hate us?
Alexander: He owns the same law investigations firm that your friend Rochelle works for. (noting his daughter blackmailer’s vibrant presence) Camille, I don’t see any reason why you should be here and I want you to stay away from my daughter, or I’ll have you arrested for blackmail and trespassing.
< > PACIFIC PALISADES
Taneia: Thanks for your help.
Matthew: No problem. Bye!
Taneia: Bye. Now I need to get back to Hallandale and see what’s keeping Earl.
Earl: No need for that, but I am interested in knowing why you are here, Taneia.
Royce: It doesn’t matter now.
Anton: It better not, she’s married now. So whatever expectations you had are gone.
Royce: Don’t worry, man. I have everything under control.
Anton: I’m not sure I believe you, but I have to get ready for the masquerade event tonight, so I’ll talk to you later.
Royce: All right.
Camille: Would you mind if I have some last minute words with your daughter, alone?
Alexander: As a matter of –
Widlin: That’s all right, Dad. I can handle this.
Alexander: Ok. I will be upstairs if you need me.
Camille: (waiting for Alex to reach the room) You had better call your father off, that’s all I have to say.
Widlin: Or what?
Camille: If I am arrested, I will be sure your father knows the whole ugly truth and you thought he was angry then. Honey, I’m afraid you have not seen anything yet.
Widlin: You make me sick.
Camille: I’m glad, but you call off your father or you will live to regret it.