I Like You Too...

We begin this episode just outside of Gardenia Park. Peyton is standing with Lorna outside the park gates waiting on Aletha’s driver to show up….


Peyton: This is crazy…what am I doing?

Lorna: Will you chill? You’re making me nervous! Dang!

Peyton: I don’t know what to do on a date with a woman! Maybe I should say I have to go to class.

Lorna: Really Peyton? It’s the summer and school is out. C’mon…don’t be silly.

Peyton: Well, it could be Summer school.

Lorna: It could be but, you’re not in summer school. Just relax! I’m just a phone call away if you need to bail.

Peyton takes a deep breath. She knows that she’s excited but, she still feels nervous. She turns to Lorna…

Peyton: Okay, what if Gregory finds out.

Lorna: Who is that again?

Peyton: Aletha’s husband…the one I made out with! HEL-LO!!

Lorna: Well, I don’t know about all that. No body said that you’re going to have a girlfriend or anything. Just go and see what it’s about. Be adventurous for ONCE in your life.

Peyton rolls her eyes.

Peyton: You’re right. I do always play it safe…I just hope this doesn’t blow up in my face.

A Lincoln Town Car pulls up to in front of the ladies. The driver steps out of the car and opens the back door facing the girls. As Peyton is getting in, she looks back at Lorna who is motioning her to get in. Lorna holds her hand up to her ear and whispers “call me”….

Driver: Miss, please open the box next to you.

Peyton: I’m sorry, were you saying something.

Driver: Yes Miss, please open the box on the seat next to you.

Peyton looks down at the small brown box with a pink bow. She opens the card next to it and it reads: “The sweetest thing I’ve known” – A

She opens the box and it’s a large red velvet cupcake with Peyton spelled out in different color sugar. Peyton closes the box and thinks to her self…

Peyton: That is the most unique thing anyone has ever done for me.

The car stops in front of “Corlinda’s Confections”, a small boutique bakery. The driver opens Peyton’s door and escorts her inside the bakery.


Aletha is standing near the counter in a floral, ruffled blouse and a high waist cream pencil skirt with bone colored pumps. She smiles when she sees Peyton and walks over to give her a hug.


Peyton is caught off guard by the hug and tenses when Aletha puts her arms around her. Aletha whispers into her ear…

Aletha: Just relax, I don’t bite.

Peyton lets out a nervous giggle.

Aletha: Why don’t we sit down over here and chat?

Peyton: Okay.

Aletha: So, what made you call me? I was sure that Greg and I had scared you away.

Peyton: You did scare me. I guess I called because I wanted to step outside of myself in a way. I appreciated the lift. What do you do that you can afford a driver?

Aletha: I’m the Editor-In-Chief of “Crave Mag”. The “driver” is one of our freelance photographers. The car belongs to the magazine. We use it for clients and such. I wanted to make a good impression. Did it work?

Peyton: I guess.

Peyton looks down and smiles.

Corlinda comes out and places an assortment of petite fours, mini-cup cakes, cookies and brownies in front of them. She also places a bottle of Moscato and two glasses on the table. She pats Aletha on the back and walks away.

Aletha: Corlinda is one of my dearest friends, I asked her to prepare a little sweet spread for us. Dig in! You do eat sweets don’t you?

Peyton: Oh! That reminds me, um, thank you for the beautiful cup cake. I left it in the car. Oh my goodness.

Aletha: It’s okay, that was meant to impress you too. Mason, the “driver” will put it in my office.

Peyton: I feel bad, you’re all dressed up and I’m just wearing a sundress.

Aletha: Don’t worry, you look beautiful. I was at work remember? So, you’re a student at Bontemps?

Peyton: Yes, I graduate in August, well, I’ll be done in August but, I won’t walk until December.

Aletha: What’s your major?

Aletha takes a bite of a german chocolate mini-cupcake and says…

Aletha: Mmm…I’m sorry hold that thought. Taste this.

She holds the half eaten cupcake up to Peyton’s lips. Peyton hesitates to bite it. Aletha accidently bumps the cupcake into Peyton’s lips.


Peyton eats the smashed cupcake and reaches for a napkin. Aletha has frosting on her hand and says…

Aletha: Here, eat this too.

She puts her fingers on Peyton’s lips and Peyton eats the frosting. Aletha smiles. Peyton laughs and covers her mouth with her hands.

Aletha: Now, about your major?

Peyton: Well, I’m a double major in Biology and Zoology. I want to be a veterinarian.

Aletha: A Black veterinarian? Okay.

Peyton: I must admit, I feel awkward being here knowing that I just made out with your husband a couple of weeks ago.

Aletha: Trust me, he’s already moved on. I think the girl’s name is Karrisa.

Peyton: Karrisa? Wow.

Aletha: You know her?

Peyton: Yeah, she’s my homegirl…that’s crazy! Oh, well.

Aletha: Yeah, Greg and I have been over for a while. It’s time to move on.

Peyton: Well, I can’t say I would want to be in an open marriage so, I feel you. Just let it be and find your true love.

Aletha: If only it were that simple. Why are you single?

Peyton: I haven’t met the right one yet.

Aletha: You know, there is something about you. You’re special. I liked you from the first time I saw you.

Peyton: Please, you’re making me blush.

Aletha puts her hand on Peyton’s leg under the table.

Aletha: No seriously, I like you.

Peyton bites into a brownie.

Peyton: I like you too…..

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