Missed Connections Series

Kenneth There are better things that I could be doing with my life other than interviewing Derek Heed, a quasi-famous football player in the middle of nowhere. And I'll admit, it's pretty lame at first, but when I catch Derek man-handling his wife, Selena, I have to do everything in my power to dig up the dirt. Giselle Life is fantastic in LA… until my photographer, Steve, asks me out. He's a great guy—don't get me wrong—but I just don't feel anything for him. It's someone else I have my eyes on, the famous fashion designer, Eliza Leon. But am I foolish to think that she'll ever return my feelings? Damascus Jennifer Reiner, the governor's daughter and love of my life, is all I can think about… even after she dumped my ass months ago. And now I'm nothing but a mess, sleeping all day and drinking all night. And even trying to jump back into the dating pool has proven useless for a hot mess like me. Until I meet Blair. She sure isn't Jennifer, but she's definitely pulling at my heartstrings. Brennan My life sucks! My brother is a big-time football player while I'm living in a shitty apartment with a woman I no longer love. But I only stayed for so long because it's easy, routine. Now I find myself moving back in with my parents because she decided to take her pants off and let another guy shove it in her—my best friend, nonetheless. How could my life get any worse?

Kenneth Selena is my ticket to not getting fired! I need her to come clean about what she's done. But I can't force her. I can't. Especially not since I think I'm falling for her. And to make matters worse, it's Christmas, and my own father doesn't even want to see me. I just need that story on Derek Heed! Giselle I can't stop thinking about Eliza Leon after that kiss! But she keeps pushing me away, like it never happened, and it's so frustrating! In an attempt to get back at her and make her jealous, I start dating my photographer, Steve. But that's not the only reason. He caught Eliza and I kissing the other day… and he's using it to blackmail me. Damascus After a few dates with Blair, I'm starting to realize how good she is for me… a little too good. And it's something I don't deserve. Especially not when she discovers who I really am and my dark past. They say self-sabotage is never a good thing, but when I run into Jennifer again—after having gone so long without seeing her—I feel as if I'm about to do just that. Brennan I need to find out who's behind this damn rumor, not just to save my brother's reputation, but my family's as well. And what better way to start than with one of Derek's ex-girlfriends, Leah Olson? But am I ready for what's about to come out of her mouth? And will I be quick to turn against my very blood just because of a few accusations?

Kenneth I finally get that story from Leah Olson, but now Steve's telling me that my very own stepmom is cheating on my dad… with a supermodel! Truthfully, I'd be more upset about this if I wasn't already so hung up on Selena. She's back with Derek, and I can already feel the harm that he's doing to her. Why do I care so much? Maybe it's because I love her. Giselle I'm done being blackmailed! Steve can take his damn pictures and go f*ck himself! I'm in love with Eliza, and I don't care who knows it. But I can't do anything about it. Shawn's dying, and Eliza—being the faithful wife she is—refuses to leave his side, no matter how she feels toward me. Damascus I'm a loser, and I'll always be a loser. So, when Jennifer kisses me in front of Blair, I don't even care. Until I do. I still miss her, and Jennifer is nothing but a bad influence on me. I have to get Blair back! But how? I've hurt her so much already, and if I confess to her my darkest secret, will she even accept me? Brennan I am nothing like my brother, Derek Heed. And Leah Olson—being the amazing woman she is—finally realizes that, and I love her for it. Because of this, I'm also obligated to stop my brother from causing any more harm to women around him, including his wife, Selena, who's being held hostage inside their home. But she's not the one I'm most worried about. Leah is… especially after I overheard Derek mumbling about how he's going to kill her.