At Sullivan's River Casino, Matt, J.R., and Blake stands inside Elizabeth's former office, as Lorenzo sits at her desk, and tells his Cousins "So are we good? Does everyone know what to do?" J.R. fumes "I don't believe this shit Lorenzo. Mama's plotting, and this is a conflict for me." Blake tells his Cousins "I have a date tonight, so I need to head back to Aunt Barbara's and get ready." Lorenzo asks "And who's the lucky girl?" Matt quips "I think our youngest Cousin's seeing J.R.'s Niece judging from Aunt Ann." Lorenzo asks Blake "You're seeing Sarah Blair?" Blake nods, and goes with shyness "I wasn't supposed to say anything, but I think we gave ourselves away at Aunt Elizabeth's funeral." Lorenzo walks out, as Matt looks at J.R. and Blake, and tells them "Lorenzo still can't discuss Aunt Elizabeth." J.R. goes "Uncle William and Mama's always said he has the same mean streak as our Grandpa." Blake asks "What mean streak?" Matt and J.R. gather around Blake, as Blake looks at the pistol, and Matt goes "Well Blake, now that you are a part of the business, let us give you a history lesson." Blake sits down, as Matt and J.R. opens up on William Thomas Sr's past, as Blake soaks in the knowledge.
Meanwhile at William's Home on Lake Pittman, Barbara sits in the living room, as she tells her Brother "I thought our family was out of the killing business when Daddy died." William takes a deep breath, and tells his Oldest Sister "It will never end Barbara, so give up the dream." Barbara asks William "And what about Scarlet? If she knows that Blake's being inducted into the business..." William stops his Sister, and asks "Blake was invited to a gathering?" Barbara yells "Oh hell yes! I know Matt's still involved though he won't tell me, and Ann, she has always been involved, and at Elizabeth's funeral, I could see in her eyes she was plotting something. Her eyes were glued on Blake the entire time." William shakes his head, as he sighs "After returning from Randi's bar, there seemed to be some tension growing when our Sister's name was mentioned by Zach." Barbara takes a sip of coffee, and asks "Oh?" William asks Barbara "Are you still involved with Daddy's company?" Barbara responds "Just for board meetings now William, and something is off with that boy." William tells Barbara "He came by here before Elizabeth died, and was looking for her, and it sent a red flag in my head." Barbara asks "And what exactly do you think he wanted?" William confides "I have always been close to Randi, and Felicia and Tilly, but Zach has always been someone I can't stand. And Lorenzo can't stand him either." Barbara goes "Well he was born out of wedlock. Ann was lurking around the corner after Victor died, and she and Jack got back together, and.." William tells Barbara "Jack's a good man. I have to hand it to him, he's the only one that has ever been able to keep Ann in check." Barbara goes "For awhile, until she gets a wild hair in her ass and starts a fight." William's phone rings, as he answers, and writes on a piece of paper "Our Sister's on her way." Barbara hugs her Brother, and whispers "I'm going to visit Lorenzo and check on him." William hangs up the phone, as he tells her "Good luck. He's been very quiet since Elizabeth's passing." Barbara looks at William, and tells him "He's missing his Mama, and he may know something also since he likely called that meeting." William goes "Find out what you can, and I'll see what I can find out from Ann." Barbara goes "Hell she'll open up. I'll have my phone on." Barbara leaves, as William walks outside, and stands on his deck, and has a thought, and looks up, as he says to himself "I hope it isn't what I think it is."
At Randi's Mansion, where Tilly and Sarah also lives, Sarah tries on clothes, as Tilly looks at her phone, and asks her Daughter "Ok prissy, found something to wear yet for your date?" Sarah, upstairs in her bedroom, yells "No! Don't rush me!" Tilly goes "Ok then!" There's a knock at the door, as Tilly answers to find her Sister in Law, Haley Miller, as she walks inside, and Tilly notices a look of distress in her eyes, as Tilly asks "What's bothering you Haley? Problems with my Brother?" Haley asks Tilly "Have you noticed anything off with him recently?" Tilly goes "He seems to be himself. Still mad at the world." Haley responds "There's more than just that Tilly." Tilly grows curious, as she asks "Where are you heading with this?" Haley asks "Is Randi still at the bar?" Tilly nods, and reminds Haley "Sarah's here right now though." Haley pulls out her purse, and pulls out a razor-blade, as Tilly looks at it, and dread grows in her eyes, as Haley tells her "He can't sleep, and I found this in his man-cave." Tilly sighs "Don't tell Mom. Don't tell Felicia, and don't tell Daddy." Haley tells her Sister In Law "Something's not right with him, and if I don't find out what all he's hiding, I will divorce him." Tilly looks at her Sister in Law, and tells her "Try to work everything out with Zach. The two of you have been together since elementary school." Haley takes a deep breath, and leaves, as Tilly looks at the razor-blade, and says to herself "Coke." Sarah walks out, as she asks her Mother "Was that Haley?" Tilly, with sadness in her eyes sighs "It was." Sarah notices the razor-blade, and Tilly warns her Daughter "Not one damn word to anyone Sarah Miranda Jean Blair! NOBODY!" Sarah tells her Mother "I won't say a word Mom." Tilly sighs "Zach's in some deep trouble." Meanwhile in an apartment complex in Loma Vista, Zach stands at a door, as it opens, and money's exchanged, and the man on the other end of the door hands Zach a bag of cocaine, which Zach puts into his pocket.
Meanwhile at Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lorenzo returns home, as Nikki hugs her Husband, and asks him "How was the gathering Lorenzo?" Lorenzo goes "We discussed some things." Nikki tells Lorenzo "My Mama came by and told me about Tyrone. Did you get my Brother pardoned?" Lorenzo looks around, and goes "I called in some favors baby, and he should be in Loma Vista tonight." Nikki starts to cry with joy, as she tells Lorenzo "You always make things better lover." Lorenzo asks "Where's Junior?" Nikki sighs "There's another topic we need to discuss. You hurt his feelings earlier." Lorenzo responds "He needs to toughen up. He's a Thomas." Nikki goes "He's also a Houston, but he's still missing Elizabeth like you are." Lorenzo warns Nikki "Don't start talking about her. I'm trying to move ahead, and honor her. I'm going upstairs." Lorenzo heads upstairs, as there's a knock at the door, and Nikki looks up the curved stairway, and rolls her eyes, as she opens the door to see Barbara, and Barbara quickly asks Nikki "Where's Lorenzo?" Nikki sighs "In the study upstairs." Barbara tells her 'I want to see him." Nikki goes "He's not accepting visitors right now." Barbara walks upstairs, as Nikki takes a deep breath, and has a look of dread in her eyes, as Barbara walks into her Nephew's study, as Lorenzo rolls a joint, and Barbara goes "Don't do that in front of me now! We need to talk about the company, and Zach Miller." Lorenzo, rolling the joint, snarls "A piece of shit is what Zach is. A sorry, worthless bastard that shouldn't breathe." Barbara asks Lorenzo "How would Elizabeth or his family feel hearing you say this? He isn't perfect, but he's Randi's Son, and Elizabeth's Nephew..." Lorenzo pulls out the piece of paper, and hands it to his Aunt, and snaps "And are we going to keep on this damn route now Aunt Barbara?" Barbara reads the paper, as her eyes widen, and asks Lorenzo "Have you checked on the company finances? Reports?" Lorenzo shakes his head, as Barbara tells her Nephew "I'll talk to Matt tonight and find out what happened at the gathering. I have spoken to William, and he apparently doesn't like him either, and I think we need to inform Felicia. She does work for Thomas Holdings." Lorenzo responds in a distant tone "Do that. I want to be alone." Barbara takes a deep breath, as she walks out of the study, as Lorenzo lights up the joint, and unlocks the safe, and pulls out his Mother's diary, as he reads, with tears in his eyes.
At Randi's Place, Felicia arrives, as Randi sits at the bar, and Felicia hugs her Mother, as she asks her Oldest Daughter "What's going on with Zach?" Felicia responds "I don't know Mom. I tried to talk to Daddy, but it was brief before Ann made her presence known." Randi, with a buzz, sighs "Snooty old bitch." Felicia orders a shot, as she tells her Mother "There's something going on with her. She's meaner than usual." Randi tells Felicia "I think we know what's going on. It's Sarah seeing Blake." Felicia takes a deep breath, and shrugs her shoulders, as she goes "I don't think that's all of it. I think it has to do with Aunt Elizabeth." Randi rolls her eyes, as she reminds Felicia "How many damn times do I need to remind you I don't like discussing Elizabeth? I miss her so much. And I don't even want to think of what I'm feeling." Felicia hugs her Mother, as J.R. walks inside, and Felicia asks her Oldest Brother "What are you doing here J.R? Scouting for your Mommy?" Randi grows tense, as J.R. sighs "Oh Felicia, Randi, if only you knew. But that is if." Randi snaps "What in the hell are you eluding to?" J.R. tells them "Figure it out. All I know is that my baby Brother's flirting with concrete blocks." As J.R. heads to the door, Felicia yells at J.R. "Concrete blocks? Don't dare think about it." Randi, confused, asks "What in the hell is going on?" J.R. looks at his Sister, and tells Felicia "Lorenzo knows, and so does the rest of the family." J.R. walks out, as Felicia walks behind the bar, and pours herself a screwdriver, and Randi asks "What is that bastard talking about?" Felicia pulls out another glass, and tells her Mother "Just let me deal with it." Randi walks outside, as she has a thought, and checks her phone, as she sees a missed call from Haley, and Randi says to herself "I don't like what I'm feeling. Not one damn bit, and Ann's likely sitting back going through Mr.Thomas' book of death." Randi looks inside her purse, and smiles, as she goes "Two can play the game bitch."
At William's Home, William looks at Ann, as she tells him everything she knows, and William grows angry, as he yells at his Sister "Why in the hell didn't you invite me to the damn meeting? All of you were discussing my Wife, and I should have been there!" Ann assures her Brother "It's been handled William, so cool out Big Brother, and leave it to me, and my J.R., Matt, and Lorenzo." William snaps in fury "Add my damn name too Ann! The son of a bitch's about to regret this." Ann adds "And what about Blake's relationship with Tilly's Daughter? How about that William?" William yells "Leave it the hell alone! It's none of your damn business. I think Sarah would be good for him." Ann heads to the door, and goes "Ok, so you think so? Well I don't, and Elizabeth was a saint, but Randi, her three spawns, another damn story!" Ann struts out, as William calls his Son, and Lorenzo answers, as William asks his Son "Lorenzo what did Elizabeth write on that sheet of paper on Zach?" Lorenzo, sitting in his study, responds "Enough to kill his worthless ass." Lorenzo hangs up, as William walks over to the closet, and pulls out his Father's rifle. At Randi's Mansion, Sarah walks out of her room, as Tilly tells her Daughter "You look so beautiful." Sarah responds "It was Great Gram's dress she wore on her first date with Great Grandpa." Tilly hugs her Daughter, and strokes her face, with a smile, as the doorbell rings, and Sarah runs to the door, as Blake stands on the other side, in a suit, as he asks Sarah "How about we go to Paradise?" Sarah kisses him, and tells him "I love it." Tilly watches on with a smile, as Sarah and Blake leave, and Tilly has a flashback, and says to herself "If only I could be as lucky." Meanwhile at Jack and Ann's Estate, in the gated community known as "Red Bridge Estates", Jack sits inside the living room, as he calls his Son, Zach, to no response, as Haley sits on the couch, and Haley asks her Father In Law "Please don't tell Randi about this, and please not to Ann." The only other one that knows is Tilly and Sarah." Jack looks at his Daughter In Law, and sighs "The rate he's going, everyone will know." In Zach and Haley's home, Zach returns, as he pulls out the bag of cocaine, and pours it on the coffee table, and there's a knock at the door.
At Randi's Mansion, where Tilly and Sarah also lives, Sarah tries on clothes, as Tilly looks at her phone, and asks her Daughter "Ok prissy, found something to wear yet for your date?" Sarah, upstairs in her bedroom, yells "No! Don't rush me!" Tilly goes "Ok then!" There's a knock at the door, as Tilly answers to find her Sister in Law, Haley Miller, as she walks inside, and Tilly notices a look of distress in her eyes, as Tilly asks "What's bothering you Haley? Problems with my Brother?" Haley asks Tilly "Have you noticed anything off with him recently?" Tilly goes "He seems to be himself. Still mad at the world." Haley responds "There's more than just that Tilly." Tilly grows curious, as she asks "Where are you heading with this?" Haley asks "Is Randi still at the bar?" Tilly nods, and reminds Haley "Sarah's here right now though." Haley pulls out her purse, and pulls out a razor-blade, as Tilly looks at it, and dread grows in her eyes, as Haley tells her "He can't sleep, and I found this in his man-cave." Tilly sighs "Don't tell Mom. Don't tell Felicia, and don't tell Daddy." Haley tells her Sister In Law "Something's not right with him, and if I don't find out what all he's hiding, I will divorce him." Tilly looks at her Sister in Law, and tells her "Try to work everything out with Zach. The two of you have been together since elementary school." Haley takes a deep breath, and leaves, as Tilly looks at the razor-blade, and says to herself "Coke." Sarah walks out, as she asks her Mother "Was that Haley?" Tilly, with sadness in her eyes sighs "It was." Sarah notices the razor-blade, and Tilly warns her Daughter "Not one damn word to anyone Sarah Miranda Jean Blair! NOBODY!" Sarah tells her Mother "I won't say a word Mom." Tilly sighs "Zach's in some deep trouble." Meanwhile in an apartment complex in Loma Vista, Zach stands at a door, as it opens, and money's exchanged, and the man on the other end of the door hands Zach a bag of cocaine, which Zach puts into his pocket.
Meanwhile at Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lorenzo returns home, as Nikki hugs her Husband, and asks him "How was the gathering Lorenzo?" Lorenzo goes "We discussed some things." Nikki tells Lorenzo "My Mama came by and told me about Tyrone. Did you get my Brother pardoned?" Lorenzo looks around, and goes "I called in some favors baby, and he should be in Loma Vista tonight." Nikki starts to cry with joy, as she tells Lorenzo "You always make things better lover." Lorenzo asks "Where's Junior?" Nikki sighs "There's another topic we need to discuss. You hurt his feelings earlier." Lorenzo responds "He needs to toughen up. He's a Thomas." Nikki goes "He's also a Houston, but he's still missing Elizabeth like you are." Lorenzo warns Nikki "Don't start talking about her. I'm trying to move ahead, and honor her. I'm going upstairs." Lorenzo heads upstairs, as there's a knock at the door, and Nikki looks up the curved stairway, and rolls her eyes, as she opens the door to see Barbara, and Barbara quickly asks Nikki "Where's Lorenzo?" Nikki sighs "In the study upstairs." Barbara tells her 'I want to see him." Nikki goes "He's not accepting visitors right now." Barbara walks upstairs, as Nikki takes a deep breath, and has a look of dread in her eyes, as Barbara walks into her Nephew's study, as Lorenzo rolls a joint, and Barbara goes "Don't do that in front of me now! We need to talk about the company, and Zach Miller." Lorenzo, rolling the joint, snarls "A piece of shit is what Zach is. A sorry, worthless bastard that shouldn't breathe." Barbara asks Lorenzo "How would Elizabeth or his family feel hearing you say this? He isn't perfect, but he's Randi's Son, and Elizabeth's Nephew..." Lorenzo pulls out the piece of paper, and hands it to his Aunt, and snaps "And are we going to keep on this damn route now Aunt Barbara?" Barbara reads the paper, as her eyes widen, and asks Lorenzo "Have you checked on the company finances? Reports?" Lorenzo shakes his head, as Barbara tells her Nephew "I'll talk to Matt tonight and find out what happened at the gathering. I have spoken to William, and he apparently doesn't like him either, and I think we need to inform Felicia. She does work for Thomas Holdings." Lorenzo responds in a distant tone "Do that. I want to be alone." Barbara takes a deep breath, as she walks out of the study, as Lorenzo lights up the joint, and unlocks the safe, and pulls out his Mother's diary, as he reads, with tears in his eyes.
At Randi's Place, Felicia arrives, as Randi sits at the bar, and Felicia hugs her Mother, as she asks her Oldest Daughter "What's going on with Zach?" Felicia responds "I don't know Mom. I tried to talk to Daddy, but it was brief before Ann made her presence known." Randi, with a buzz, sighs "Snooty old bitch." Felicia orders a shot, as she tells her Mother "There's something going on with her. She's meaner than usual." Randi tells Felicia "I think we know what's going on. It's Sarah seeing Blake." Felicia takes a deep breath, and shrugs her shoulders, as she goes "I don't think that's all of it. I think it has to do with Aunt Elizabeth." Randi rolls her eyes, as she reminds Felicia "How many damn times do I need to remind you I don't like discussing Elizabeth? I miss her so much. And I don't even want to think of what I'm feeling." Felicia hugs her Mother, as J.R. walks inside, and Felicia asks her Oldest Brother "What are you doing here J.R? Scouting for your Mommy?" Randi grows tense, as J.R. sighs "Oh Felicia, Randi, if only you knew. But that is if." Randi snaps "What in the hell are you eluding to?" J.R. tells them "Figure it out. All I know is that my baby Brother's flirting with concrete blocks." As J.R. heads to the door, Felicia yells at J.R. "Concrete blocks? Don't dare think about it." Randi, confused, asks "What in the hell is going on?" J.R. looks at his Sister, and tells Felicia "Lorenzo knows, and so does the rest of the family." J.R. walks out, as Felicia walks behind the bar, and pours herself a screwdriver, and Randi asks "What is that bastard talking about?" Felicia pulls out another glass, and tells her Mother "Just let me deal with it." Randi walks outside, as she has a thought, and checks her phone, as she sees a missed call from Haley, and Randi says to herself "I don't like what I'm feeling. Not one damn bit, and Ann's likely sitting back going through Mr.Thomas' book of death." Randi looks inside her purse, and smiles, as she goes "Two can play the game bitch."
At William's Home, William looks at Ann, as she tells him everything she knows, and William grows angry, as he yells at his Sister "Why in the hell didn't you invite me to the damn meeting? All of you were discussing my Wife, and I should have been there!" Ann assures her Brother "It's been handled William, so cool out Big Brother, and leave it to me, and my J.R., Matt, and Lorenzo." William snaps in fury "Add my damn name too Ann! The son of a bitch's about to regret this." Ann adds "And what about Blake's relationship with Tilly's Daughter? How about that William?" William yells "Leave it the hell alone! It's none of your damn business. I think Sarah would be good for him." Ann heads to the door, and goes "Ok, so you think so? Well I don't, and Elizabeth was a saint, but Randi, her three spawns, another damn story!" Ann struts out, as William calls his Son, and Lorenzo answers, as William asks his Son "Lorenzo what did Elizabeth write on that sheet of paper on Zach?" Lorenzo, sitting in his study, responds "Enough to kill his worthless ass." Lorenzo hangs up, as William walks over to the closet, and pulls out his Father's rifle. At Randi's Mansion, Sarah walks out of her room, as Tilly tells her Daughter "You look so beautiful." Sarah responds "It was Great Gram's dress she wore on her first date with Great Grandpa." Tilly hugs her Daughter, and strokes her face, with a smile, as the doorbell rings, and Sarah runs to the door, as Blake stands on the other side, in a suit, as he asks Sarah "How about we go to Paradise?" Sarah kisses him, and tells him "I love it." Tilly watches on with a smile, as Sarah and Blake leave, and Tilly has a flashback, and says to herself "If only I could be as lucky." Meanwhile at Jack and Ann's Estate, in the gated community known as "Red Bridge Estates", Jack sits inside the living room, as he calls his Son, Zach, to no response, as Haley sits on the couch, and Haley asks her Father In Law "Please don't tell Randi about this, and please not to Ann." The only other one that knows is Tilly and Sarah." Jack looks at his Daughter In Law, and sighs "The rate he's going, everyone will know." In Zach and Haley's home, Zach returns, as he pulls out the bag of cocaine, and pours it on the coffee table, and there's a knock at the door.
So I had a really difficult time figuring out who was who in the first episode. I already suck at remembering names in general and there are a lot of characters and relations to take in at the start of this. However some characters are really starting to stand out in this one.
ReplyDeleteFelicia is a bit of a hothead but I love her so far. Anne seems like the straight up bitch of the show which is always interesting. Blake seems cool and I think I am going to like him and Sarah together. Zach is the troubled soul turning to cocaine. This show really has a cool feel that I cannot put my finger on. I really do like the tone and the dialogue a lot. Once I get use to the character names I know Im going to get addicted.
Good stuff, dude