Estranged Bedfellows

The scene begins with Evelyn (Lauren Phillips) restlessly moving about in the living room, her nerves evident as she keeps glancing at the door. Evelyn's step-daughter, Bella (Jane Wilde), joyfully greets her as she walks through the room, but grows concerned upon noticing Evelyn's unease. Questioned by Bella, Evelyn confesses that she's anxious about meeting her new step-son, Ty, who also happens to be Bella's long-lost step-brother. He is due to arrive shortly to stay at their place. Their conversation is broken by a knock at the door. Bella looks thrilled as they both spring to their feet, while Evelyn's anxiety only increases. Ty (Tyler Nixon) enters, grinning widely. Bella rushes towards Ty, hugging him tightly. He appears equally thrilled to see her, lifting her up in a spin before setting her down. His hand lingers at the small of her back, a touch that Bella seems oblivious to, possibly due to her innocent excitement and inability to sense the sexual undertone. Evelyn, however, notices Ty's touch and appears somewhat disturbed, although she refrains from commenting. Ty caresses Bella's back, a lustful expression on his face. Unaware of his lustful gaze, as his face is nestled in her shoulder, Bella remains oblivious. Evelyn grows increasingly uncomfortable and interrupts them, forcing a smile. 'Hello, Ty! I'm Evelyn. Pleasure to meet you,' she extends a warm welcome to Ty. Ty responds with a cunning, knowing smile that confounds and unsettles Evelyn. 'Hi...MOM.' TITLE PLATE A week later. Ty and Bella are engaged in a conversation when he admits that he returned home because he's financially strapped. He also makes more advances towards Bella, which she notices and starts to feel uneasy. Evelyn breaks their conversation and requests Bella to leave so she can have a private word with Ty. Bella exits the room. Evelyn confronts Ty about his improper behavior towards Bella and asks him to desist. But Ty remains unfazed, revealing that he has compromising information about Evelyn that he threatens to disclose unless she complies with his demands. He instructs Evelyn to seduce Bella. Evelyn is taken aback but reluctantly consents, beckoning Bella back into the room. Upon Bella's return, Evelyn starts making advances at her, leaning in to kiss Bella. Bella pulls away, baffled and stunned. As Evelyn fumbles to explain the situation, Ty forces Evelyn to disclose her secret to Bella. Bella is devastated but Evelyn reassures her of her love. Ty commands them to engage in a sexual act or he will expose Evelyn's secret, thereby stripping her of all that she holds dear, including her bond with Bella. Despite their reservations, the women grudgingly acquiesce. Welcome home, Ty!