Season 3 Interiew

Season 3 Interiew

After a dazzling ending of season two, the creators of Blissful are back with the season premiere and answers to all of the fans’ burning questions. When we left Jackson and Dani’s wedding from hell. Yet at the end of the season we flash-forwarded five months into the future and Dimitri Kavanugh was found dead and a funeral was happening. Now fans know Tony Delacroix committed suicide and that was the funeral Devin hinted at. We are sitting down with showrunners Kelly Zollo and Chris Coleman for all the tea in season three.

We have to start with the obvious? Why in the hell did you guys choose to kill off Tony? With the manner of how you chose to do it suicide? What is going on? 

Chris: I think this is Kelly’s true season to shine. I feel like season one was a hybrid season where we both worked together. Season two was my solo season and I feel like I set up what’s all to come. However Kelly and my interpretation of what can happen and how it goes down are completely different. Kelly came to me with Tony’s suicide kicking off her season 3 and the mystery of what’s sort of going down. I lived for the mystery of it all. Tony’s suicide gave me a chance to flex in the opener so to speak. I had Selina trying to be strong, Ophelia hiding a dark past, Jeremiah arriving and a whole lot of other elements in play but Kelly will tell you why she chose to open with this mystery.

Kelly: I had plans from the beginning to off Tony for a variety of reasons one was that no one lives forever and we have always stated that we will not be afraid to have characters exit in one way or another. I chose suicide very specifically due to a lot of things like COVID and mental health but also due to the rest of the season and the Delacroix family in particular. We already had Dimitri’s body be found and I always felt that another funeral would be a good way to kick off season three. We have something big planned for that entire family for this season and this season alone and I really wanted the meat of the story to be about their legacy. Tony had made amends with all his children, he was in a good place with his daughter and had reunited with Ophelia so it made sense for his exit to be now to kick start the rest of their stories going forward Jeremiah plays a huge part of that as the season unravels. 

With the arrival of Jeremiah Beecher can you both tell me what this means for the long term. We have Forbes Montgomery, Pierre LeClerq, and now it seems Jeremiah Beecher can you tell me what this means for the canvas. 

Chris: I think we all know the show revolves around the Devonshire’s but this is the man with Gloria who set the history of this series into motion. Jeremiah arrival is a dangerous arrival I will say he has some major threat going forward. But the OG threats like Forbes and Pierre will not be backing down. Pierre is very connected to Dru while Forbes is in the background causing all sorts of hell but you missed one of the biggest inclusions. Charles Hessington is a vicious new threat on canvas so Devonshire’s, Delacroix’s, Fraiser’s, and every other clan will have their hands full.

Kelly: The thing about co-authoring a series is you have to be in communication with each other. We always anticipated that Jeremiah would come back to canvas due to how everything went down with DGI as readers found out in season 2. It was Gloria and Jeremiah scheming to take over the company and whispering in Lowell’s ear that led to his schism with Walter to begin with. We had it in our minds various ways that he would or wouldn’t return but decided that season 3 was the optimal time for that to happen. Forbes, Pierre and now Charles are always going to be our big bads on the series given their various connections but Jeremiah plays a vital role there now too.

Natasha’s lover has been revealed as Anderson Kincaid! When will we find out who pushed her down the stairs? Was this always planned and where does this leave Natasha and Chauncey in the future? Considering both Chauncey and Natasha have cheated or currently are cheating. What are we heading for?

Chris: We’ve known from get go that Anderson and Natasha were truly lovers and in love. We wanted to introduce Anderson last season and with his arrival the political scope of Blissful expands. He wants to be governor but that’s a Hessington legacy! So I can say Anderson arc going forward with Natasha and his ambitions wrap up together. As for all those questions all I can says is keep reading on what’s going to happen! The person who pushed Natasha that’s revealed a in the next few episodes. You are going to see who and why they did it. Chauncey is still very infatuated with Greer and I would say he never stopped caring for her. While we see the passion with Natasha and Anderson. I can say we will have some fun stories coming up for Chauncey/Natasha/Anderson/Cara/Brock/Greer. They are all sort of linked in an emotional game of hearts and who ends up on top is anyone’s guess.

Kelly: What I liked about this reveal is that Natasha has had a few lovers over the years and while she was blackmailed into giving up SandStar the real downfall so to speak is not getting to Anderson as her big catch. We’ve known for a while that it would be revealed that it was Anderson who was the father of her baby that she lost and that they would be having an affair, it’s not like her and Chauncey have ever been set up as a destined couple they’re simply marrying as part of a business arrangement on both their ends. They’re both still grieving the loss of her baby in different ways and the lives they have created in their minds to push down their true desires. Readers know after the opening that Chauncey is not done with Greer and Natasha is not done with Anderson, so how that goes forward is really interesting. With players like Brock and Cara in the wings or in between those couples it will be fun to see where it all lands.

Also Greer is confirmed pregnant by Chauncey! Correct? 

Chris: Correct. 

Kelly: The baby is certainly not Brock’s, it really is Chauncey’s but the mystery is what Greer chooses to do with that information going forward.

Dimitri’s murder investigation is underway. We the fans know exactly who killed Dimitri however Jon seems like a dog with a bone for this case. With new officer Rebecca Nolan and the team of cops on Blissful what’s next?

Chris: The first question is vital I feel to the overall first half of season 3 if Kelly you don’t mind me saying. Dimitri Kavanaugh was a demented dark story but his reign of terror isn’t over. He’s haunting the women who he tormented because they sort of have one of the best cops on their asses. The secret is threatening to be uncovered and I love that Jon has been transformed. He’s no longer a friend to anyone and is a renegade. I also think the police are in danger because the mob is heavy this season. The story and danger around canvas all together another level of drama. I assure fans will love what’s coming up please remember Kelly’s history with mobular dramas. We will have some epic and amazing moments coming up.

Kelly: I wanted season 3 to pick up right with those women and the choice they made that night which included how they are coping and of course Jon is on the case with newcomer Rebecca. I think people have to remember that Jon was burned by a lot of people last season people he thought he trusted like Skye, Miranda, Cassie and Dani they didn’t tell him about Miles. He’s angry at those people at the time he lost with his son so it’s safe to say his emotions right now are driving things for him story wise. Regardless as there is no right or wrong when talking about how Miles was adopted Jon is hurt and is allowed to be human for a bit. Compared to his cool and calm nature we have seen. Of course the mystery of Dimitri really drives at least until the midway point of the season with both the women and police officers involved. 

Chris: It’s something I am enjoying with Jon’s transformation. I enjoy playing him more dark and edgy imo than what fans are used to seeing with Jon. What makes this all the more interesting is the added threat of Ronan. The mob was dealt a dangerous blow at the end of season two but I assure you Ronan will come out swinging. His back has been pushed against the wall and to me this is when he’s the most dangerous. 

We didn’t see some of our favorite couples, one in particular Jackson and Dani have always been the fans heart and joy. However we know a storm is coming with Dru being their nanny. What can you say about this couple and story coming up. 

Chris: Kelly did one of the best stories for Jackson and Dani I’ve seen so far. She challenged them in every way imaginable while not ruining what makes Jani special. This isn’t going to be easy for the readers to read but I think this story will make them so much stronger. As for the story Dru is Dani’s half-sister and she’s based on the long lost vengeful siblings on soaps. So if she doesn’t do some unforgivable things then I think we failed as writers of this character if she doesn’t go harder and darker it’s not Blissful. With Dru already sending the Kincaid family reeling with the reveal of Steven. I can say Dru will do some unthinkable things throughout the season. I didn’t plan it, I will write it though. I’m assuming by the end of season 3 Dru might be one of the most loved to hated characters in websoaps. She is despicable and has some very gripping moments. Just buckle in Jani fans because a storm is coming.

Kelly: Erg um, buckle in would be a good statement there in all seriousness. I did sideline them in the opening mainly for the story to flow the rest of season. One of the things I really wanted to explore with them was that first year of marriage and being first time parents is not a walk in the park it’s just amplified up a bit. Dru was hired as their nanny last season, she’s already proven that she has what it takes to take out the Kincaid family, she felt rejected by Walter at the end of season 2 when she visited her grandmother, she’s bedded Ronan so of course her other brother and sister are not exempt from her and Pierre plotting their revenge. If Dru just came to town and announced who she was it would be a pretty lackluster story, but if she comes to town hellbent on revenge willing to do some shady stuff to achieve that, it makes that reveal so much more significant when the truth comes out.

Fans also got a glimmer of what’s going on with Jackie/Lowell/Tess triangle. We are  shocked that Lowell married Tess instead of fixing his relationship with Jackie. What is this all about?

Chris: What I love about this story is we have an impossible situation. Someone knows they are dying and could you imagine what you would try to fix. Lowell said he’s going to fix what he did with his children and wife. That is his intention. The woman he considers his wife is Jackie and Tess is his last hurrah so to speak. Lowell got off on being powerful and making others feel weak. If he can hurt the woman who truly betrayed him the worst well that’s an added perk. You see Lowell hates Tess and she doesn’t know. Tess however is playing a long game and we are going to see how far she will stoop to win. This is a major part of season 3 and onward. The future of DGI and the legacy of Lowell Devonshire will be up for grab. It’s just who will win and who will end up on top. 

Kelly: Lowell was really stuck in between a rock and a hard place where everything with Zerick was concerned but he was concerned about the past colliding with the present and in some weird way protecting his father’s legacy. He is not a fool and in season 2 he stated he is divorcing Jackie to spare her pain, which is honorable. His marriage to Tess while shocking is really his last stand in a way to hurt someone back that truly hurt him the most he is not a dumb man. Tess knows she is on borrowed time when it comes to her entire marriage and life with Lowell, she has Forbes and Pierre breathing down her neck over it as well. I can’t reveal too much more but Tess has always vowed to do whatever it takes to secure DGI for herself as the true Mrs. Devonshire.

Brenda and David’s interaction was amazing because we are once again facing that another legacy character might be dying? Why is Brenda sick? 

Chris: Well Brenda literally said she isn’t dying and I believe her! I can’t say what’s next for Brenda because it would be a revealing story but Brenda isn’t planning on going anywhere and will do anything to make sure of that. She’s selfish and strong because she isn’t like Tony or Lowell where she doesn’t have a chance. Or doesn’t feel like living any longer this time she sees a way out of death’s door. I can say Brenda illness will tie directly into the freight train that is Dru Price aka her unknown daughter with Walter. Brenda and Dru relationship is going to get deliciously wicked coming up. While Brenda has all but blamed Lowell, is it more to Dru/Kendall adoption? We will answer all those questions and more. 

Kelly: I kinda loved the shock of this scene both when I was planning and writing it we’ve hinted for a few seasons now that Brenda is a alcoholic period and has never sought help for it. I wanted this reality situation for her that her drinking has led to her being in liver failure and her abrasiveness with David telling him what she would or wouldn’t do was a classic Brenda move. David has been pretty distracted with Belle and getting a bit too cushy at St. Christophers and Brenda let it be known he either gets her a liver transplant or that could be in jeopardy and Jayden would take over his position Brenda is wanting to live to see out her days with her children and her grandchildren in Wyatt, Poppy and new grandson in Fox as well so I don’t expect her to go down without a true fight.

What makes you the most proud about season three versus the other two seasons of the series? 

Chris: I think this season above all others has finally set up all the power players so it’s all about the story. The set up is done. It’s over, it’s all about the story. I love how Kelly took all the groundwork we put into season 2 and really took off running. I think this season is hearty and has so many dark undertones. It has the signature Blissful flavor but with all Kelly’s cerebral tones and the way she approaches things have such powerful gravitas to it. It feels almost cinematic even when you are reading. I love the plans and how it all plays out. We really took some of the most beloved soap opera tropes and to me turned it into high drama.

Kelly: I think for me anyway I’m really proud that we planned and resolved a murder mystery without dragging things out I know looking back one of the things we wanted to improve on was that. You can still have a murder mystery, a who did it without it lasting for over 20 episodes with both Steven and Dante, and not have it drag a season along, I do think we learned from that this time. Yes there is a mystery to unravel for the police but it flows naturally and really sets off the next arcs for all those characters. I also feel for me I am a more build and build to a big explosion so to speak I’ve always planned like that so for me it was super fun to take Blissful in that direction this season with so many different characters and stories.

Anything else you want to discuss? 

Chris: This by far is the season we’ve been waiting for. Fans will get one of the most electric seasons. It is an understatement everything will change going forward. This season will have drama, romance, pain, and loss. I want fans to be ready because characters won’t make, and relationships won’t survive. That’s all I’m saying. There’s a lot of story in season 3 and I think fans will be so in love with this season and what we’ve cooked up. I can say continue to watch the young adults in season 3. It’s really fun what Aspen/Rory/Khalil/Yasmine/Jayden et all are all up to. I think Kelly really put her foot into this element. I also will say the flashbacks are prevalent throughout the season. Each one enhances the story for readers. 

Kelly: Pay attention to the flashbacks there are Easter eggs galore in there and really fill in the blanks to add to the current stories that are happening in the present with the characters. Everything happens on Blissful for a reason, every scene really counts to the next step and I will say that something fans will be wondering for a while will finally be answered in the final scenes of the season. I can’t say to much more per say but every single main family on canvas is affected in some way by the last few episodes whether it be the Devonshire’s or the Fraiser’s, to the Delacroix’s and the Harrison’s things are not the same and I can already say 4 is off to be a bang start too.

3×01 “The Funeral” released!

3×01 “The Funeral” released!

3×01 “The Funeral”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Theme Song: Dance With My Father- Luther Vandross
Warning: Episode may contain explicit content and language.
Guest Staring: Jeremiah Beecher (Ernie Hudson), Rebecca Nolan (Alice Eve)

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There were black dresses all over the room. Her vanity covered in makeup and the Domincan girl who she hired had blown her hair out. She looked stunning and felt like she was going to be ill. Her entire body was full of tension and Selina for once had no words. It had been five months of peace and actual happiness. Her father remarried Ophelia a couple of weeks ago. Jamal actually had a career and he was doing so good. Mason and Zach were so happy it made her sick. Her brother had truly found her soulmate. Then it was her. She was uneasy every moment of the day because of Dimitri. She was truly haunted with what they did. Fear always seemed to eat at her. At first it was peaceful sleep but the fear of that body being unearthed was terrifying. Her french tipped manicured hand shook out in fear as she picked up her grandmother’s pearl necklace. Her aunt Sadie and Anita were there for her. Devin had been especially tender. Not to mention Rochelle had come from Florida she took a job in Cape Kenitrich. As she touched her perfect hair. Mason had cried, Jamal had cried, and now she wasn’t. She was the matriarch of her siblings and they needed her to be strong. As she looked at Elliot, reflection staring at her in the mirror. He’d showed her how to open her heart. Elliot was tender and always seemed to know what to say to her. It was passionate and to have a man who adored her that was life changing. This time it was real. Her daddy even approved of Elliot. Why did he do this? Why did he leave her all alone? Her father and mother weren’t here anymore.

“I’m fine baby.” She said looking at her reflection. “My father would want me to be strong. I’m so offended about his choice to just give up. I almost am confused on who raised me.” She stood up in her vintage Dior black tutu dress with a small cashmere Chanel black and pale pink bellario jacket. “I don’t know if I’m ready to do this. I’m not sure I can forget him for leaving us… Me.” She said softly as she walked to Elliot and hugged him. “Why would he do this? Why would my daddy kill himself? Lowell is still so shocked that he did this. Godfather has no idea why?” Selina picked up her nude lipstick overlaying it with a pink shade. “I’m ready to bury my father.” Walking to Elliot to adjust his bowtie, he looked so sharp. “You went to the barbershop this morning because that cut is making me want to skip this entire day.”

Elliot had been taking it slow the last months since the wedding with Selina they had went on dates, kissed a few times and then stopped and he was fine with that he wasn’t one to put pressure on a woman. Especially a woman that had been through what she had with Dimitri, she was a survivor and he was so proud of her and the other women that had come forwards after his disappearance to set the record straight about the type of monster that he was. That was what more people needed in the world and it was shocking how many different women came forward there was Selina, Bliss and Tamara and a string of others in other countries in other backgrounds that came forward. Professionally he was again at the top of his game he had so many new clients come into his office that he had to hire two more attorneys to work under him and he was getting restless as well. So much so that he had reached out to an old friend of his his a few weeks ago to inquire about running for district attorney over Braden Fraiser at the next election cycle a risky move. One that he had never considered before Selina he had been too focused on the fame and prestige but what better way to make his mark for the causes that he was passionate about than helping enforce those changes. The one thing that he hadn’t expected was Tony’s suicide in fact no one expected it.

“You look stunning I think your father would be proud of you.” Elliot said softly looking at her as she looked at her own reflection and played with the pearl necklace. Something was still bothering her and he had an inkling that it had to do with what happened at the wedding with Dimitri but he wasn’t going to press her on things when it came to that night. Dimitri was gone from their lives and that was the best for everyone in involved. Tony’s death had rocked his family to the core and he understood that it was sudden and so unexpected, he didn’t know what else to say as he took Selina in his arms and held her she was probably one of the strongest women that he had ever met and today if she wanted to be that or cry he was going to support her no matter what. “I don’t know why Selina I wish I had answers for you, Mason and Jamal but I don’t. I know that doesn’t fully help but people all over the country take their lives and sometimes there are no answers that doesn’t make it hurt any less and if you need to just let it all out and cry or whatever the hell else you need to do. Do it.” Elliot said looking at her with compassion and understanding he did want to take all the pain she was feeling but he also knew they couldn’t just leave, her family needed her for this moment to bury her father.

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2×27 “Luxuries of the Savages” released!

2×27 “Luxuries of the Savages” released!

2×27 “Luxuries of the Savages”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Guest Starring: Kofie Sirboe (Jayden Bradshaw), Taylor Kinney (Lex Hessington), Rachel Weiss (Kelly O’Connor)
Warning: Episode contains language, violence and sexual situations
Theme Song: Vaults- One Last Night

Belle walked around the carriage house in a pair of panties and University Of Atlas Falls sweater that was no doubt one of her siblings. She pulled her hair back and honestly just wanted to stay here for the night. She knew that she couldn’t because if Jackie found her she’d be kicked off the estate but did she really want to go home to her parental units? After her father declared Zerick wasn’t her brother and exposed his own brother. Did none of them understand how taxing that must have been for father? Tess was clearly pissed at her when she gave that little clue that Zerick wasn’t her father. Walking to the closet she found a pair of True Religion jeans, Balenciaga sneakers, and a Louis Vuittion duffle bag that had to be Max’s. It all screamed early aughts bad bitch, all she needed was the Ed Hardy douchey hat. She slipped them on and they were the same size which was a good sign. David had left a few moments ago after her pleading for them to get a room at the Crestwood. He said he had to go into the hospital and she wanted to roll her eyes. However he was the chief and hell she would look so damn good on his arm. Her driver was on it’s way and she just wanted to sneak off the grounds before Jackie had dobermans eat her alive. As she threw her dress in the bag she walked to the door picking up her purse and jumped back.

“David!” She said looking at him. “I thought you were gone to the hospital what are you doing back here?” Belle said looking at him. “I’m pleasantly surprised though. I wanted you to say all night under the fireplace with me but I guess. Wait, you said you had to go in and do all the paperwork.” She walked out the door closing it. “I think I’m on my way home but you’re back so I don’t know what is going on.”

David had snuck away while Belle fought with him about getting a room after their third or fourth round he wasn’t quite sure but he did need to clear his head and had listened to the voicemail on his phone. Natasha Hasan had been admitted to the hospital and operated on by Dr. Bradshaw someone he didn’t even know the board had went ahead and hired, everything was alright with the soon to be new Ms. Devonshire unfortunately she had lost her baby. He had rounded and then asked for a few weeks off noting that the hospital was in capable hands while he would be gone and with the internet readily available anywhere in the world he could still telehealth with Lowell for his checkups as needed and his other patients. He had driven over to his condo and packed a bag for two weeks and then booked a flight commercial to avoid the press and other shit that came with a vacation for himself and Belle. He had a lot of unused frequent flyer miles that he turned in for the tickets and thanks to knowing a good agent they he had the flight booked in an hour of course it was all dependent on her wanting to go, but perhaps she would want to get away too. He had been allowed back on the grounds informing security he had simply left his cellphone at the estate and made his way back to the guest house.

“I did run to the hospital to at least check on things though I think I would have preferred to stay here with you but I still had obligations up until I went in. Natasha Hassan was admitted I should let you know now that she suffered a miscarriage your nephew didn’t make it.” David said he honestly got that she was at odds with her siblings and this would likely be something that was news in a few days and he didn’t want her to learn about it on social media. He wanted to believe that Belle wasn’t that shallow and that she actually cared about her siblings even if they had a rough go and start of it. “I know that you don’t see eye to eye with them all the time and I know you were worried about Jackie but she is at the hospital at the moment with Max and Chauncey. I pulled a few strings and was actually thinking of maybe taking a last minute trip. I haven’t traveled anywhere in a few years but I feel I don’t actually have to stay here all the time. Work is going good I can remote with patients if I need and for my family I can step back. Do you have plans over the next few weeks?”

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2×26 “Murder, Mayhem and Madness” released!

2×26 “Murder, Mayhem and Madness” released!

2×26 “Murder, Mayhem and Madness”

Episode 2×26 “Murder, Mayhem, & Madness”
Written by:
Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Theme Song:
Adam Lambert – Mad World

 

Selina held a leg as she looked over at Tamara, Bliss, and Jackie. Each woman carried an arm or a leg. It made her feel so lost how did the four of them get here? She looked at Tamara and the sympathy waved over her. He’d just beat her but this son a bitch had taken something much more precious from Tamara. Her eyes drifted to Bliss dragging his body and she felt an urge to scream. How did four smart and talented women get to this place? Dropping the leg all the women tumbled to the ground. She looked at them and started to cry. Before she knew it Jackie grabbed her shoulders shaking her out of her stupor. Chauncey saved her a few months ago after he beat her ass. Now she was carrying her ex-fiance body. If she would have stayed and fought for Braden this wouldn’t have happened. Hell but she wouldn’t be embarking o  She was hearing Bliss and Tamara yelling at each other.

“Stop it!” Selina said looking at the other three women. They were once beautiful earlier today, a wedding that brought two rival families together. “We have to get this body into Lake Everest and find a rock to sink this fucker. Bliss you brought the rope and I need us all to stop fighting. Dimitri is dead and if we don’t get rid of this body we are dead so please. Please stop fighting and let’s get this bastard in the lake. Let’s make sure he’s gone forever because I don’t want to remember him anymore. Tamara you shouldn’t be fighting with Bliss when us three have a connection beyond anything I’ve ever felt. You are my sisters because I know the pain of a man hitting you, attacking you, and raping you.” She said, grabbing Bliss hand. “A man attacking you.” She grabbed Tamara’s hand. “And a mother protecting her family fiercely.” She looked at Jackie. “Let’s get rid of a man who doesn’t deserve to take us away from our families.”

Bliss nodded as she started to weep openly thinking of how she brought this man into their lives. Now Tamara a mother, Selina a mother, and Jackie her stepmother were all in danger. Looking at the dark blood stained shirt she flashed back stabbing him. She cried thinking that was why he was dead. Her son deserved Hunter as a father not this monster but how was she going to keep this a secret? A secret that had made them all murderers. As she nodded her head she heard Selina as she looked at her. “But you didn’t kill him.” She felt like her entire body shook from feeling completely alone. Her eyes were blurred with tears as she felt Selina help her up and she shook her head.

“No but I bashed his head in.” Tamara chimed in as she looked at the women. “Please guys I’m cold and I can’t do this much longer. The rain is turning into snow out here we have to keep moving. This is what happens when you rape a woman. You have to deal with your sin and we all had to attack him Bliss so who knows which one of us gave him the fatal blow. I just thank-you all because if he did that to me again.” She felt a shiver run down her spine and her eyes also started to water. “I beat a drug habit and all I want to do is get a hit now. That’s all I want is to do some drugs and make it all go away. What he did to me!” She said as she looked at Jackie and leaned on a tree trunk. “I know I can’t use drugs again because Dylan and the baby don’t deserve that. He deserves me clean but I can still feel his breath on me. His hands all over my body and even though he’s dead I still… I still fear him because he’s evil. This isn’t your fault Bliss, when you have children especially a boy we want to do nothing but protect them. I want to protect Dylan. He threatened my son..” Clearing her throat she wiped her face smearing the mud on her face.

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2×25 “I Now Pronounce You Man & Wife” released!

2×25 “I Now Pronounce You Man & Wife” released!

2×25 “I Now Pronounce You Man & Wife”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Guest Starring: Ben Mendhelson (Linus Devonshire) and Susan Lucci (Camilla Devonshire)
Warning: Episode contains violence, language and adult situations.
Theme Song: The Bones- Maren Morris and Hoizer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyD38nsQooc

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Jackson looked out in the crowd as his eyes narrowed at his father. He was so pissed and he couldn’t even show it. He chose today to reveal that he wasn’t Zerick’s father. Whatever happened between Belle and Zerick had prompted all this. Now looking directly at him he was still disgusted. His dad kept this shit a secret for all these years. All the years of knowing your brother raped mom’s sister. Shaking his head he kept hearing Linus pathetic excuses and seeing aunt Camilla all but confirm his other indiscretions. Zerick was even more horrified when he figured out Forbes played him and what the truth was. He actually felt badly for him for the first time because of all the manipulation in his life. God he thought his upbringing was bad but to be literally used as a weapon from birth. For that very reason he knew he wasn’t prepared to face him and see that pain. Dani didn’t know any of this and he had to inform her that everything had completely changed. It was clear Forbes altered the DNA tests or he paid someone to do it. He wanted the world to think Zerick was Lowell’s and Forbes knew his father wouldn’t dispute it and destroy his very own brother. Until it was his neck on the line. He finally cut off his own brother and it was well deserved but this didn’t change much. How could it? He still betrayed mother with that insufferable brat Belle but as she said it wasn’t her fault she was born. Her behavior was another story though. She looked genuinely shaken up though and he didn’t like that Zerick placed his hands on her. God he pitied the man and hated him all at once.

The wedding march shook Jackson out of his thoughts. As the doors opened he saw Zach stepping up and removing Kelsey veil. It was something Merci did as a way for added drama giving each girl a veil and revealing each bridesmaid. Only Merci thought of shit like this and that’s why she was one of the best party planners in the United States. Hell she was going to plan the twins first party. Their little beef was going to end; he always had affinity for Merci and she had outdone herself. Tonight was breathtaking as he looked around; it didn’t even feel like the home he grew up in. As Zach and Kelsey continued to walk, he saw the next couple Mason unveiled Whitney as they walked. His best friend he’d always need Mason Delacroix in his corner. Tears were beginning to burn in his eyes as he forced them back looking at the next couple of Max and Simon. When he unveiled her he laughed seeing his twin so happy and Simon one of his closest confidants. It felt like a parade of love. The next couple was Chauncey and Talia who made everyone laugh walking down the aisle with sunglasses on and Chauncey took them off. Rory and Yasmine were next and they looked so natural together, less forced than he and Aspen. When he saw Aspen nearly leave Randall snatched her down. Braden and Miranda walked as he unveiled her and KC hooted which had the room stitches. The final couple before the ring boy and flower girl was Hunter and Bliss they looked even more radiant and in love as he kissed her before he walked down the aisle. Looking down the aisle of men Zach, Hunter, Simon, Chauncey, Rory, Braden, and Mason his best man. He felt loved looking at them all smiling and happy. Turning his eyes to the women all lined up beautifully with red and gold. Max winked at him and he touched his heart letting her know she was always right there.

Little Miles and Fox charged down the aisle holding their wedding rings making everyone laughed again. Morgan however understood that this was her moment and she took her time dropping each flower. It made him laugh seeing how delicate she was being. His junior groomsmen Dylan and junior bridesmaids Maddie walked holding Donovan and JJ respectively as the doors closed. He knew it was time. It was time. The doors opened as the orchestra began playing the wedding march. His heart felt swollen as he took a deep breath.  Everything was perfect as he saw her he felt weak. Jackson covered his mouth as Hunter held his shoulder because he wasn’t sure he was going to be able to stand. She was everything. She was his world. This time he would get everything right and he knew that their love was eternal. He’d never let their love go to waste and he wanted it all. The family, the wife, the company. He wouldn’t put DGI over his family and he saw it. This was his destiny, this was what he was put on earth to do. He would have so many women in his bed and no matter who he had in bed he was still alone in his mind until he found Dani. When Walter made it to the altar where the pastor stood.

“Who gives this woman away?” The pastor asked, looking at Walter and Dani who was trembling.

Dani had waited in the room and had been irritated as hell when Merci showed up to tell her there was a delay and had shot her the ugliest glance she could, she had meant it the night before party planner or not. She then proceeded to pace the room until her mother showed up and not even her own mother knew what the delay was. She actually hated to be left in the dark especially at her own wedding, not even her father had told her what was going on when he had showed up to get her. She hadn’t expected to get so emotional as her father had led her down the hallway telling her to talk to Jackson about it after the ceremony was over and he could fill her in, he was softer with her than normal and she swore she saw tears in his eyes. He had assured her it was over her and how beautiful she looked and by the time they stood back and she watched everyone else enter she was less apprehensive about the delay, it was still going to happen and if for some reason it didn’t she’d march in there and find out why if she had too. She and Jackson didn’t spend the last year talking about getting married for it to be thrown out the window and her father told her to stop fidgeting, she hadn’t even realized she was doing it till he said so. When she heard the wedding march begin and the doors open though the delay finally left her mind as she saw people stand and turn, it was weird but her eyes were simply on Jackson at the very end.

He looked just as sexy as he did in the mornings covered in joggers and feeding the twins or helping with him as he did in that white and black tuxedo at the end of the aisle. Her eyes met his as she walked not really thinking about the people watching her or not, she’d marry him in the middle of nowhere if that is what he had asked her. She’d probably walk through fire for him and the twins too and that was something she knew would never change. He consumed her right down to her very essence and if that was crazy or insane she didn’t know, what she knew is that she loved him. She’d thought about this moment for months every time that she would step onto that stupid stool and have Val measure and poke her. Everytime that Val would send her a sketch over her email or phone and she knew by the look on his face the payoff was worth it. The dress was everything that she thought represented her to him as his bride and elegance, sexiness with a hint of dangerous in it with the back detailing, just enough skin to please him but not too much for the guests. She wanted to be his forever had been for a while since he wrote their name on a panel in the stables and then the twins were born and she smiled at Maddie and Dylan who were holding them as she handed off her bouquet to Whitney. When the pastor asked who was giving her away she had to shoot a look at her father, no one was giving her away but she’d let him as he kissed her cheek and lifted her veil.

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