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"Drew didn't change his mind about getting back with Gwen,” she said. "He went back to the safe house yesterday for something and discovered Gwen and Dion having an affair."
“What?” I went still, not sure I’d heard her right. "They're having an affair?"
Alexis nodded. "So, I have a plan to catch them in the act. I could just fire Dion and sue them…but revenge is much more fun." A devious smile sneaked onto her face. "I'm going to hide some cameras in the house and get some footage of their betrayal to share with our viewers…thus saving the show and Drew's sweet reputation at the same time."
"You're going to film them…" I let my words drift off and my stomach soured at the thought. "Isn't that illegal?"
"It's not illegal in your own home. And technically, I'll be the homeowner since my show is paying the rent this weekend. Plus, both of them have already signed a waiver that should still hold up in this instance."
My face must have registered my horror because Alexis waved her hands quickly in front of her. "I’m not putting cameras in the bedroom. But I do plan to have them everywhere else. We'll be sure to catch their conversations, and probably enough kissing to convince our audience of foul play."
I nodded, still uneasy about this form of revenge. I hated the idea of people spying on private conversations.
But then I thought of Drew and how this was happening to him. He had invested so much of his life into this experience, and the whole thing had been ruined because of Gwen and Dion.
My heart ached for him. Drew had been cheated on, too.
How was he holding up?
When I'd found out about Nolan, I'd been so isolated from all my friends and family for so long that I didn't know who to turn to for support. And I got the feeling that Drew didn't have that many people in his life he could go to either.
I needed to make sure Drew was okay. He was a strong guy, but he also had a tender heart.
"What do you need me to do?" I asked.
Alexis's eyes brightened. "I need you to show up Sunday morning to tell Drew I have last-minute pickups that he has to do for the episode that will be airing the next day. That way, Drew doesn't have to suffer through theentireweekend with Gwen, and it should still give us a few hours to catch Dion and Gwen in the act."
"I think I can do that.” I nodded.
"I'm actually looking forward to this whole thing.” Alexis rubbed her hands together. "So much of my life is centered around the romance of the show—which I love by the way—but sometimes I need some excitement and danger in my life. This should be fun."
"I know what you mean,” I said. “I'm the same with my writing. Usually I write romantic comedies because I love the thought of a happy ending and the feeling of falling in love, but sometimes I just need to write something far out there."
"You're a writer?" Alexis asked, holding her Dr. Pepper to her lips. "What do you write?"
“Screenplays.” I shifted in my seat, suddenly wishing I'd kept my mouth shut. "It's been a hobby of mine since I was a kid."
"Really?"
Was that an intrigued and impressed look, or was it something else?
"Yeah."
"So what is thisout therestory that you've written?"
And so I fumbled through the pitch Drew and I had created the week before, stumbling when I got to the part about the crazy husband that came back from the dead.
Yeah…that is so out there.
But to my surprise, Alexis said, ”I'm intrigued. Can I look at it?"
"Uh…sure. I can email it to you later if you want.”
Was this actually happening?
Alexis nodded. "Can you send it this week? I'll be flying to Denver Friday for my niece's birthday, and I'd love to read it on the plane."
