Accidental Obsession Page #5

and I'll fire that over to you?

I don't think that'll

be necessary.

That was easy.

I've got the job already?

No it means I know you're lying.

What?

You can drop the act.

I know you're not

Vanessa Miller.

Now you want to tell me

what's really going on?

Okay. I'm not Vanessa.

Vanessa is a very close

friend of mine.

She's the only one who witnessed

my abusive relationship.

She knew that I'd never get

away from my ex alive.

She left for an extended

trip to Europe

and she let me assume

her identity

just long enough to get

as far away from my ex

as possible

without being traced.

She's a very good friend,

she's very generous, very kind.

Where is she now?

Still in Europe.

I'm so embarrassed.

I should have been honest

with Heather from the start

but you have no idea how

frightening it is to be stalked.

It terrorizes you.

I have no doubt that if

my ex knew where I was,

he would kill me.

I'm sorry but would you

excuse me for a second.

Sure.

I'm sorry.

I've been such a fool.

Don't be silly.

You haven't even told me

your real name.

It's Carla.

Carla Majors.

I should go.

You must hate me

after everything I've done.

Of course not.

If what you say is true,

who could blame you.

Come on. I'll walk

you to your car.

Thank you.

What about Heather?

You think she'll forgive me?

I don't know.

You'll have to ask her.

She has everything.

Excuse me?

She has everything.

She doesn't need me.

She doesn't certainly need me

to complicate her life.

I wouldn't say that.

She's successful, she's smart,

she's beautiful.

Look at me.

I'm a wreck.

I think you're being a little

hard on yourself.

Am I as pretty as Heather?

I think you two could pass

for sisters.

Why don't you let me talk

to Heather?

It's probably best if I explain

the situation to her first.

Thanks Jack.

I really appreciate it.

Sure.

Woah.

What are you doing?

Oh.

Oh I'm sorry.

You, you were so kind.

I just thought that maybe.

It's okay.

It's fine.

Heather is so lucky to have

someone like you.

Please will you tell her

I'm sorry?

Sure.

Here you are.

So that Vanessa is quite

a piece of work.

So what happened?

Well she broke down

and fessed up.

Her name is Carla Majors

and the real Vanessa

is a friend of hers

who let her borrow her identity

while she's off traveling

in Europe.

Why would she do that?

She said to get away

from an abusive ex.

What do you think?

I'm not sure.

But I'm checking on the name

she gave me and I managed

to get some prints off a spoon

I took at the restaurant.

I'm having the lab run them

as we speak

so we'll see.

What does your gut say?

Well either she's a really

good actress

or she's telling the truth.

Either way we'll get the prints

back in a couple days

and either we get a match

or the mystery continues.

Anyway enough about Vanessa this

is supposed to be our night.

Right.

And I'm starved.

Okay.

And I have cooked you up

a little surprise.

Oh Indian?

I don't know.

Dinner was so amazing.

Yeah?

What about the company?

The jury's still out on that.

Oh really?

Ouch.

Well maybe this will

tip the scales.

...A little help to blur

my vision?

Who would have thought

the two of us...

would have connected like this.

Hello.

Wow.

That shirt looks way better

on you.

Oh thank you.

I hope you're not a vegetarian.

Oh come on you know

I'm a meat eater.

That's true.

What time is it?

Oh almost 10.

Oh my god!

I have to get the office.

Woah.

10 more minutes.

At least finish

your breakfast.

Come on, the world will

still be there when you're done.

Morning.

Uh Heather, I think I recognize

that outfit.

Don't start.

Hey.

Saul's on the warpath.

Great.

What are you doing in here?

I'm sorry everyone looked

so busy,

I didn't want to bother anyone.

Heather I'm here to apologize.

I misled you.

And for that I am so sorry.

I should have been honest

with you when we met

but the stakes were high

for me

and I didn't know

if I could trust you

or anyone for that matter.

Alright.

You have to understand I didn't

mean to harm you.

I hope you can forgive me

and we can start fresh.

I really enjoy the friendship

we started

and I want it to continue.

Alright thank you

for telling me.

You can thank Jack.

He was so lovely when we met

and he made me feel safe and

special when he kissed me.

When he kissed you?

Oh it was just innocent.

He was only trying to make

me feel better about myself.

Don't worry, I didn't let it

go too far.

After all I know how

you feel about him.

Yeah okay, Vanessa I don't

want to be rude

but I really have to get back

to work.

You and Jack and I should go for

drinks together again sometime.

Miss me already?

I had an unannounced visitor

when I came in this morning.

Vanessa.

She said that you kissed her.

Did you?

No.

Of course not.

I walked her to her car

and she tried to kiss me,

but I stopped her.

Oh, she didn't mention

that part.

She was upset.

I was trying to make

her feel better

and I guess she misread that

and somehow thought

there was something between us

but there's not, believe me.

She seemed so convincing.

Look why don't we talk

about this later in person

and I'll explain everything.

I'm waiting for a call

on the fingerprints.

Thanks.

Okay, bye.

Ugh.

Saul would like to see you

in his office.

Okay.

What's going on Heather?

I just got off the phone

with Eli.

He's not impressed with the way

things are going.

Now you tell me what

the hell is going on.

I've just had a few

personal issues

that I've been dealing with

but they're wrapping up.

Heather, there is no room for

personal issues

when millions are at stake.

In this case business always

trumps personal issues,

do you understand?

Yes.

Perhaps I was a little premature

in offering you a partnership.

Please just don't worry,

I'll fix it.

Worry? Fix it?

It shouldn't have been

broken in the first place.

You're right. I'm sorry.

I am done talking about it,

just go and do what

needs to be done.

I will.

Lisa.

My office, five minutes, clear

my schedule for the day,

we're going over

the Boden case.

Got it.

Hi.

Hi babies.

Oh, she really loves you two,

doesn't she?

Come play with me.

Come see me!

Come see me!

Come see me,

you two!

Come see me!

Hi girls.

Hi honeys.

Don't be such a crybaby.

You!

You did that?!

Why would you do that?!

Because you have everything

and I have nothing!

I don't have everything!

Yes you do!

You have this house.

You have an amazing career.

You have money.

Friends.

Prestige.

Fame.

Just like when we were

in school together.

That's right we were

in school together.

You don't remember that,

do you?

That's because you were so

busy being little miss perfect.

Little miss popular.

That you didn't even

notice me.

Well I deserve

to be noticed too!

And then you stole him.

Who?

Him.

I loved him.

And you stole him from me.

I don't know what you're

talking about Vanessa, please.

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