Robby: A couple of quiet days had passed, and Labor Day weekend had begun. It was Saturday morning and I was thinking about Bradley. I was having a case of the guilts about what I'd said and done even though I've been mad at him. So I called to apologize for hitting him and yelling at him, but I didn't have the nerve to reveal that Vance had recorded our bedroom confrontation from days earlier. He explained how his relationship with his dad had deteriorated, and how his dad seems to be favoring Lattimore. There was a business convention at the hotel this weekend, and Bradley said he felt pressure to perform his job well to impress his Pop. He did tell me that the previous night went very well for him. But it wasn't long before he started up about Lattimore. I'm starting to worry about his mental state. One minute he seemed defiant, the next minute he was crying. When he again asked if I would please talk to Lattimore, I told him I would. I was concerned about getting caught in an ugly situation that my interference could only make worse, but doing nothing wasn't helping the fiasco, either. I could hear the trembling in his voice when he thanked me, and told me he still loved me. Later, not knowing what the hell I was stepping into, I called Lattimore . . .
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Bradley: My Friday night shift at the hotel was so important. With the holiday weekend starting, and a business convention taking place, I had to focus on a brisk-paced evening. I had no time to think about Lattimore, which was a good thing. I had some assistance from another employee, which helped make things a bit less overwhelming. When my shift ended later that night, I stopped by the lounge and got something to eat, even hung out by the pool and chatted with a couple of guests. For the first time at the hotel, I didn't feel like I was out over my skis.
When Robby called me the next morning, I was so happy. He apologized for smacking me the other day, and asked me if I was keeping my distance from Lattimore. I got emotional when I told him about Lattimore accusing me of staring at him and dad taking his side, the apology/handshake/doughnuts/"son"! All my insecurities started taking over again. I didn't want to flip out on Robby, but I couldn't contain myself. I still love him, and this may have been my last chance to reconcile. And my last chance to get Lattimore out of my life. I was thrilled and relieved that Robby promised to speak to Lattimore . . .
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Lattimore: Man, those doughnuts Douglas gave me were good. My relationship with Douglas is also getting good. I can't believe he is Sad Brad's Dad. It still burns my ass that little piss ant actually tried to convince little Robby to come up with an idea to get rid of me. He doesn't know who he's messin' with. Boy, is that audio recording that Vance has going to come in handy one of these days! I am really enjoying my new job at the hotel, and I will not let that scrub be a thorn in my side. I can tell in my encounters with Douglas that he thinks his only son is an epic fail. Douglas probably wishes I was his son! I'll admit that I'm being an opportunist. If I can drive a wedge between Douglas and Sad Brad and make myself look good in the process, fine. The only friend Sad Brad ever had is sucking MY dick now. HaHa! Maybe I could make Sad Brad my little bitch! Somehow I still think he has a crush on me, but he'd never have the stones to admit it.
I was hanging out at home with Vance when Robby called . . .
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My devious brain?

We will definitely hear from Douglas soon! He has a lot on his plate, doesn't he?