Keith was out on the porch alone, for the first time the whole day and Bette thought that there was no better time than the present to ask him about his relationship with Kit. Inside everyone was getting the story of Nylan and Tina’s brush with death so no one would notice she was gone for a while.

“I’m just going to get straight to the point Keith” Bette said looking him straight in the eye, “What are your intentions with Kit and Nylan I mean you show up, claiming to care about them all of sudden…why aren’t you with your wife and kids now”. Keith stared back at Bette unable to speak, his eyes shifted downward in shame.

“I’m…my wife died three years ago” Bette bit her lip at the revelation and Keith continued to stare at his feet.

“Is that why you’re here after your wife dies you decide to rekindle a relationship with Kit and clear your conscience by trying” Bette emphasizes the trying,”to be a father to Nylan who is an adult now…I don’t get” Bette says harshly and Keith squinted feeling offended by her comment.

“Look everyone makes mistakes and even though I don’t have to explain myself I’m going to anyway” Keith stepped closer to Bette and lowered his voice to a whisper,”I haven’t always been there for Nylan but I’m here now and I would do anything for her”.

“Hey what’s going on babygirl” Kit said joining Bette and Keith on the porch. Bette looked away with an uneasy look on her face while Keith plastered a smile on his face.

“Bette and I were just discussing how crazy this whole situation” Kit nodded and Bette walked back into the house leaving Kit and Keith to themselves. Kit sensed the tension between the both of them.

“What was that about” Kit asked and Keith poked his lip out innocently.

*****

“Wow man I can’t believe you two are getting married” Nylan said while Dana was pouring her a glass of juice,”I’m really happy for the both of you…finding someone to love who loves you back…its hard”.

“I’m sure you’ll find that someone and want to settle down and get married” Dana began,”again”.

“No I’m done…marriage…its not for me I mean I never seen myself settling down and being with one woman that was until me and Tina…you know” Dana nodded. “Its good you and Alice found each other because when you’re a celebrity…you rarely ever find someone who likes you for who you are not what you are, thats why I married Kayla because I was scared of getting hurt but I got burned anyway”.

“You know what your problem is” Dana asked and Nylan shrugged. “You never open up your heart enough to love…when it comes to having a relationship you operate solely on your id” Nylan looked confused. “It means you want instant pleasure nothing but to please yourself” Dana explained.

“When did you become so…intellectual” Nylan questioned.

“Well I stopped looking beyond what was right in front of my face…maybe you should do the same” Dana suggested.

“Nah I think I’m going to be single for a while and I mean a while” Nylan replied as Bette entered the kitchen.

“Can I speak to you for minute” Bette asked and Dana excused herself.

“What’s up” Nylan said.

“I’m worried about you” Bette began and Nylan interrupted her speech.

“My arm is okay really…its sore and all but” Bette cut Nylan off.

“I don’t trust Keith” Bette blurted out and Nylan leaned back against the counter, trying to wrap her mind around what Bette had said.

“What do you mean” Kit asked from behind Bette and Nylan lowered her eyes careful not to make eye contact with Kit.

“Where was he last night” Bette asked trying to get to the point of all her concerns. Nylan knew exactly what she was getting at, she immediately thought back to when her and Shane were on the porch. “Ambrosia was murdered last night and call me crazy but I think someone was trying to frame Nylan or Shane or both of them” she continued.

“Whoa” Nylan said as she felt herselft become dizzy. Kit and Bette turned as they saw Nylan begin to sway a little.

“Nylan are you okay” Kit asked as she moved to her side.

“Yeah I’m okay I should maybe go and lie down you know” Nylan said.

“I can drive you home” Bette offered.

“No its okay…I’m staying at Lara’s anyway she’ll drive me” Nylan said walking out into the living room. Bette and Kit followed close behind.

“I think you should get her home” Kit made eye contact with Lara and gestured towards the door. Kit threw Nylan’s jacket over her shoulders but when they got to the door it flew open and there stood Shane and Isiah. Isiah bolted towards Nylan and she kneeled while he wrapped his arms around his mother’s neck. Shane touched Nylan’s shoulder gently and she stood.

“I think we should get to the station…they took Kayla in for questioning” Shane whispered low so no one else could hear what she was saying. Lara caught the end of sentence and gave them both questioning glares but neither responded. Nylan pulled Lara onto the porch.

“Could you watch Isiah please” she pleaded and Lara nodded. Shane and Nylan quickly retreated to the truck. Kit and Bette stepped outside a second too late as they saw Shane speed away.

“What was that all about” Kit asked and Lara shrugged, she was intent on keeping the secret.

*****

Nylan and Shane reluctantly walked into the precinct and looked around until they spotted Kayla she was in the arms of a woman with wavy hair pulled into a ponytail, her face couldn’t be seen. Shane and Nylan looked at each other before silently deciding to approach the both of them. Kayla and the woman quickly sprang apart when they say Nylan and Shane who instantly noticed the other woman, she opened her mouth to speak but Kayla interrupted her.

“Nylan I…” Nylan couldn’t take her eyes off of the woman, she felt as though she’d met the woman before. Kayla stared back at her companion and then back to Nylan. Then it hit Nylan she had seen this woman before, at Milk.

“You’re the ***** carpenter”Nylan replied in an even tone.

“Candace”she said correcting Nylan.

“Don’t take this the wrong way” Nylan began,”but what are you here and how do you know my wife” she questioned. Candace hissed and looked at Kayla who turned away shyly.

“You didn’t tell her” Candace asked. Nylan folded her arms and stared back and forth between the both of them. Shane smelled trouble so she intervened.

“I’m sure there is an explanation for all of this but I for one would like you” Shane shot Candace a look as she spoke,”to cut the bullshit and tell us what’s going on”.

“Are you two…” Nylan stuttered.

“No” Kayla screamed,”Candace is my sister”.

“No ***** way” Shane groaned.