Okay... next update soon... this one features the Thaxton, Evans/Blizzard and Scott families. I decided to give them a little screentime too..
The Scott team of father and son have experienced quite a few upgrades Read all about it in EP2, pt 1:EVANS/BLIZZARD:
Anthony Evans is still a little woeful with his new housemate... its been a few days now...and things just cant seem to settle... Not that Noah's not trying to fit in...but his outdoorsy and outgoing lifestyle is a stark contrast to Anthony's
secluded existence...and its affecting his concentration...
Noah's also finding it a little difficult to settle... but not because of Anthony...he misses living by the sea. After his glorious beachfront house was destroyed he had to sell the property to pay off some debts he still had accumulated furnishing said house... But Noah's never been held down long and wants to make the best of his current situation... he wont bother Anthony too much... but he is still a social guy...
Anthony invites his good friend Lara over. They've been friends for some time now, and he really sees her as a secondary mother figure. Anthony discusses his new situation with Lara...and asks for her advice. Lara knows him well and will tell him the truth... maybe he's the one who should change and adapt to Noah's obviously happier lifestyle...?
Lara is a wise woman and want to take the situation up with Noah too before she says anything... Noah seems very enthusiastic... and promises Lara that he'll do anything to accommodate Anthony... since he's the one paying the favours. But just then...a little spark ignites in Lara she hasn't felt since Riley was still alive...
Noah's warm and loving way melts Lara a little...a weird feeling after all thats been. Plus he's so young! ...but Noah's warm hand on her shoulder makes her feel all warm inside....what is she thinking!?
THAXTON:
Little Dominique admires her new room before going to bed... its been a long day now, having been to her good friend Liam Scott's birthday party earlier. Dominique can't wait to grow up herself... all her friends are turning older one by one... and its seems that ll the best things become available as you get older!
Integra had a haircut today... its just something else to do. Life has been pretty quiet around the house where she works as a novelist... especially since Dominique started school.
Arucard wakes up early and goes to work while Integra's still in bed...
...a cup of coffee when she gets up wakes her up completely...
...a pitiful breakfast follows...as usual its toast...today burnt toast.. Life does seems a little repetitive after a while... or thats what Oprah Simfrey said anyway... "its like we're all the same...going through all the same actions daily...we talk the same...our bodies are exactly the same...we only have different heads on our similar shoulders.."
...even painting doesn't seem to elevate Integra's depressing mood. Her latest bestseller is FAR from completion...but lately she just cant seem to get herself in the mood to write anymore. She needs a radical lifestyle change...a new, yet old challenge... Integra can't stop thinking about having another child.
So when Arucard gets home thats the first thing they discuss...
...Integra doesn't take long to convince him!
...Integra can just hear Oprah Simfrey in her had now, "...is your life stuck in a rut? well give it a good kick in the ribs! Dont let it get to you... YOU have to write your own life's story..."
Arucard wouldn't mind another child... especially looking at his beautiful daughter. He just hopes Integra is really sure that this is what SHE wants... and not just a solution to her emotional problems...
SCOTT:
Fishing...a favourite pastime for Bryan Scott and his son Liam. After the colossal confusion at Liam's birth, Bryan has decided to give him everything in life he can possibly give.
Like Liam's room... Liam probably has all the gadgets other kids can only dream of. But its all good, since Liam doesn't seem to take it for granted! He knows his dad is only looking out for him.
...even if Bryan doesn't get why he had to buy the hula lamp... thats what Liam wanted...so thats what he got!
Liam tries to repay his dad by doing his best at school...always on time...
...always doing his homework!
...and bringing home the best grades in class!
...its a wonderful relationship
Noah Blizzard comes over for a visit. Noah and Bryan have become rather good friends since Noah's return to town... and Liam loves listening to his stories of monster waves and islands in the sun...so much so that Liam has taken on a beachy persona...even though he's never been away to a real island before.
Liam's interest is picked... and he plans to go visit the sandy beaches Noah tells him about as soon as he can!
Until then though... its Liam's birthday party! Liam invites all the local kids...and they have a blast!
Bryan buys all kinds of goodies for the kids.
...but it gets late and everyone has to leave after a good few hours
Liam blows out his birthday candles...
...and Liam Scott becomes a teenager!
...toasts all around!
...a new era breaks for Bryan and Liam the next day... now that Liam's older Bryan relaxes his parenting even more, and decides to just have fun with his kid... while he's still in the house... it wont be long before Liam will move out... either to college or out on his own...and Bryan will be alone again!
Bryan gives Liam an MP3 player for his birthday... something that overjoys him... but thats not all...
..a very secret phone call...Bryan has booked a very short getaway for himself and Liam to the newly opened Casoullette Island! The island is still being developed, so its just the place to be if you want a nice quiet time with your family... with only one lodge so far, and a hotel being built, the unspoiledness of it all really takes you in
Bryan signs in on arrival. The lodge wasn't his first choice accommodation, but with the hotel's building being delayed all the time he has to settle for what he can get!
At least Liam doesn't seem to mind... he's really taken in by the supreme beauty of the place... so close to the sea you can smell it!
...a nice outdoor area provides a cool night breeze for the tired and weary...
...and a mess-all-you-want platform for the playful!
...but later on when Liam goes to bed Bryan realizes that this will all end. He's been building his life on the happiness of his son, but seeing Liam getting older only reminds him of the loneliness he's bound to face sooner or later.
Bryan silently breaks his vows of solitude. He doesn't want to face old age alone...and it would be nice to have some company that gets him... He wont rely solely on Liam any more... he'll be open to new people and the idea of a real relationship!
The next day Liam relaxes with some fishing, one of his favourite hobbies. He's loving the island life...
...and even started befriending some of the other tourists!
Bryan himself gets captivated by a tourist... Angel Go.... it can be the island's romantic atmosphere, or Angel's gaze...or the fact that she laughs at his silly jokes... or maybe Bryan is just a little desperate!
...so fearing the last, Bryan spends more time with Liam... trying to decide if his attraction to Angel is real...
But it doesn't last long... Angel seems to be everywhere...and each time they run into one another the sparks begin to fly!
...its only been a few days, but at this rate Bryan might just be falling for Angel!
...unfortunately all good things come to an abrupt end... the holiday is over... romantic thoughts wiped away with thoughts of work... Bryan and Angel sit talking for hours on the last day
..and back home. It feels a little comforting...although very depressing at the same time. Bryan wanted to spend more time with his new friend... but he knows it could never have lasted. They really are worlds apart.
Liam decides to get into shape and starts doing yoga. Now that he's in highschool things are different..the girls are way too fickle!
Bryan's sister Eva and her mother-in-law Lara come over...along with Noah... just to hang out with Bryan a bit. He can't seem to get Angel off his mind.
Liam finally discovers the well in the garden...and makes a silly wish for a girl to notice him!
Bryan decides to invite Angel to Hymns. He's so sure that if they only had more time together that things will work out for them that he's willing to pay for her ticket himself!
... he asks Liam's opinion...but luckily Liam agrees... he knows Angel visiting will make his father happy.
Bryan takes the plunge...and calls Angel...who in turn agrees to come visit for three days! Bryan is ecstatic...and frantically gets the house in order...with Liam's help of course!
...and when Angel finally arrives in town Bryan is greatly overwhelmed by her...
...and they kiss for the first time
Liam also brings home a friend from school. Her name is Isabella, and Liam invites her over for dinner
Isabella is fascinated with Liam... and she really seems to like him! They've had cute nods towards each other since the day they met..
...and things finally heat up a little for Liam..where Isabella delivers him his first kiss!
Bryan approves of his son growing up... and he's happy that Liam finally found someone too!
....because no one understands new romance better than him!
..and finally, Bryan thinks back on his life so far... and his future...and if Angel will feature as heavily as she does now...? He's just gonna go along for the ride!
----end, ep.2, pt 1-----
