Episode 64 - Lance's Birthday

Paige walked around the community room with Lance's list of birthday party demands as she made sure that everything was in its place. She had gotten him the games, decorations, and party favors he wanted. She learned how to bake and decorate the elaborate birthday cake that he had specifically requested that she bake herself from scratch. She knew that request had to be for the sole purpose of making her life more difficult. She hoped it would be enough for him.

As the finishing touches were put in place, the birthday boy himself walked in to assess her work.

Episode 63 - Dignified

"Okay, how many of us are there?" Vanessa asked as she helped Chloe prepare refreshments for the ladies' meeting. "There's you and me. Lucy will be here, right?"

"Yes, she said she would be."

"I think Cassie is going to make it and Reese will be joining us. I asked Alma not to come for Lucy's sake. Alma seemed so down even before I said anything about the meeting that I felt bad asking her not to come, but it needed to be done."

"That is probably for the best," Chloe agreed. "Lucy isn't ready to be anywhere near her."

Episode 62 - Supposed to Be

Reese sat at the kitchen island with a stack of bridal magazines spread before her. She hadn't realized how much planning went into a wedding. There were so many little details to worry about, invitations, wedding favors, bridal parties, roles for the families of the bride and groom, and the list went on. She was finding herself completely overwhelmed.

At times like these she wished she had a female friend to confide in. She'd never had a mother or sisters and she'd always been kind of a loner. She wondered if it was normal to not be into this kind of thing or if she was feeling uncertain about marriage itself. Her only serious relationships had been with Blaine and Simon. Making a commitment like this for the first time in her life was a big step. She hoped she was truly ready for this.

Episode 61 - Working Relationships

After work, Lawrence sat down with Shayna in his home office as she briefed him on the latest developments from her work.

"I have a lot of ideas for holiday preparation and charity events that I plan to present at the next women's meeting," she reported. "I'm still looking into applicants for the new residence. It's a shame the Carr's backed out because they were so perfect."

Episode 60 - A Lot to Ask

"Good morning," Paige greeted Lance tersely as he joined his older brother at the breakfast table.

She started to put a plate with an omelet in front of him, but he stopped her.

"I'm not in the mood for omelets," he said, turning up his nose at her breakfast. "I'll have a waffle."

"I'm sorry," she replied with forced sweetness. "I didn't make waffles this morning, just omelets. I can put waffles on the menu for tomorrow."

"Hmmm," Lance pretended to think it over. "I think I might want something different tomorrow, Miss Paige. Oops, I mean Miss Parker."

Paige took the plate away and passed it to Lorna who had just entered the dining room. She spoke through gritted teeth, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Fine. One waffle coming up."