G: You are so beautiful.

He leaned in to kiss her, but she pushed him back.

Z: You really think you should do this? You two are still married.

G: I love you, not her. And she clearly doesn’t love me, so what are we really waiting for? Life is short, we might as well live while we can…

And from that day on, Gavin had a double life. He didn’t expect to get back together with Athena, he definitely didn’t expect the baby to be his, and he didn’t expect that this life he chose to live would be the death of him.

Zoe told him her feelings, that she’s had these feelings since they were kids in school, and Gavin, in his heartbroken state, opened his eyes and became infatuated with her. He told her he had been an idiot, that he had felt this way deep down, all along. And then he kissed her.

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Z: So she just walked out? She didn’t even say goodbye?

G: Nope. She left a note on the dining table saying she was ‘staying at a friend’s house.’ Question is, which friend?

Z: Listen Gav, I realize that this may sound harsh, but you two really haven’t been married that long, and for her to be looking for it somewhere else already…I don’t know man, sounds to me like she’s not committed to this, and if I were you, which I’m not, I would leave her. She’s clearly happy with someone else.

G: [exhales] You’re right…

Z: I know it hurts Gav, but you’ll get past this. You’ll find someone who’s devoted to you, someone who appreciates you…someone who’s in love with you more than she loves herself…And who knows, maybe she’s been right next to you all along.

G: You’re ri-wait what?

Z: [blushes] Maybe she’s been right next to you your whole life…

10 months ago, after Athena left

Z: Hey Gavin! How’s my favorite ex-roomie?

G: Grrrrr.

Z: How about we watch some clouds like old times, and tell me what’s on your mind, oh Mr.Grumpy-pants.

G: [exhales] My wife and I-

Z: Wait, you got married without me?

G: Let me talk woman!

Z: Sorry.

G: My wife and I are having some problems. I’m pretty sure she’s cheating on me, but she says he’s just a friend…

He continued to tell her about his suspicions about Athena and Jacques’ relationship, and then about how their marriage fell apart. They talked until it became too hot to lay there anymore, so Zoe invited him inside to continue their chat.