Today was definitely an intense day for Evian.
Evian is outside, dancing with one another. Julian is happy having Eve in his arms. He comments that having Eve in his arms, it seems like the years apart didn't happen. Eve tells him that she feels the same way, and that when she's with him she feels so safe. She has no fear. Being in Julian's arms is like the ultimate escape from reality.

Julian tells her that he could make their escape from reality real. That they could get on his plane and go anywhere in the world. When Eve chides him, Julian tells her that all she has to do is say the word and he'll make it happen.
 

" Come with me. Let me take you away. Escape with me."

Oh Julian.....

Julian tells her to think about the life that they could have away from Harmony. That she wouldn't have to live in fear again. Eve tells him that his offer is tempting.

Eve comments about being free. Not to have the guilt. That Julian makes it sound to easy.

Julian tells her that they could go to Paris.

Julian knows that he's a great salesman. He was making it awfully tempting. ' I' wanted to go to Paris with him.....LOL

I loved it when Eve said....."YES!!"

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha

She totally got swept away.
 

" Yes...Yes....take me away with you, Julian. I want to go with you."

The hug that they shared once she agreed was intense. It was as if all her burdens had been lifted. She had spent so much time in turmoil that this offer of peace was too much for her to ignore.

Julian is serious. He whips out that cellphone so quick, it would make your head spin..LOL

Eve was glowing. She was so happy asking Julian if he said that they could live in Paris. Julian tells her that they can live anywhere, and that as long as she's with him, he'll be happy.

Just then, the song ended, and Eve has a flashback of her family life with TC, Whitney and Simone. It was a birthday party for Whitney; a Christmas with the family, and they were happy. Eve apologized to Julian. That it was a nice dream, but she can't go. The look on Julian's face when she said it - he was heartbroken.

Julian asks Eve what she meant. Just a moment ago she was willing to leave with him, and now she says that she can't. He tells her that the plane will be ready to take off as soon as they arrive. Eve tells him that it was a wondeful fantasy, but no. Julian tells her not to say no. That they could have a wonderful life together - the two of them. He asks her why she changed her mind. Eve tells him that her daughter and husband are in the Blue Note. What kind of woman would she be if she just ran off and left them?

Julian was like, you're a wonderful woman, and you've dedicated your life to them - when are you going to do something for YOU?

Eve was like, I'm not a wonderful woman. I'm outside dancing with you, and talking about MY LOVE for you while my HUSBAND is inside. Eve says that she loves TC, and that he's a good man.

Julian's response?
 

" He's a fabulous man who never appreciated you!"

Julian tells her that he's not going to let Eve do this. That he's not going to let her sacrifice herself, and that he wanted her with him. That they were going to leave tonight! Julian told Eve that she was going to come with him - he wasn't going to take ' no' for an answer. When she told Julian that he scared her, he apologized, but said that he couldn't live without her any longer. That's why she's going to Paris with him.

Eve tells him that she couldn't leave her family; she took vows in church to be a good and devoted wife. She tells Julian that what he's offering is something few people would get to enjoy, and therein is the problem - she would NOT enjoy it. She would just walk around feeling guilty for abandoning her family. Julian tells her that he could help her get through that. He would help her see how wonderful their life could be.

Eve tells Julian that she has been happy with TC. I do think she's lying to herself by saying that the only problems they have are a result of the tension of her lies. I think the fact that she loves Julian is a BIG problem.

But, Eve says the thing that I've believed all along - That TC has never done anything to warrant her leaving him. I've said it numerous times - Eve WILL NOT leave her marriage. She won't. Because she doesn't want to be seen as a failure, but also because Eve shares a life with TC.

Julian tells her that he KNOWS she wants to be with him. He can feel it everytime she's in his arms; everytime she kisses him.
 

" I can lust in my heart Julian, but I would never act on it."

Julian tells her that he loves who she is, and that he can't let her do this. That he can't let her go back to TC. If he must, he will kidnap her and take her to Paris.

Eve tells Julian that he's talking crazy. Julian tells her that he's quite sane, but that the only way to make sure that Eve is happy is to take her away. Eve begins to go back into the Blue Note, and Julian tells her to stop. That he knows he's told her he could be happy if she was with TC, but he can't. That it kills him everytime he sees her with TC, when he knows that she wants to be with him. That she loves him. That he doesn't want stolen kisses, here and there.
 

" I don't want stolen kisses, here and there. I want you in my arms forever! I want you IN MY BED! I want to tell the WORLD that I LOVE YOU!"

Go Julian, with your bad self. Stand up and demand what you want!! Make your intentions clear.

When Eve tells Julian that he's scaring her, he tells her that HE is scared. He's afraid that he'll never have her all to himself.

Eve tells him to calm down. That they can talk about it.

Julian tells her that he's not going to change his mind. That he's one of the richest men in the world, but...
 

" I have it all - MONEY. POWER. The life of a King, but none of it means anything WITHOUT YOU!!"

Oh. Could he be more clear?

Julian tells her that she's coming with him. That he's never going to let her go. He's telling her that he's waited too long, and that he's going to take her with him....

Just then, TC comes out, and sees Julian pulling Eve, and punches him - again.

I ABSOLUTELY loved Julian during this! Ben Masters was nothing short of magnificent. He was so intense. So passionate. So ruthless. Julian snapped. He loves her, and has been pushed over the edge. Eve was scared. Scared of his passion. Scared of his words. She knew he was right, but she was right too - she'd be too guilty to enjoy her time with Julian. I think it's time for Julian to cut Eve off. Tell her that he's not making anymore moves towards her. That if they are going to be together, it will be because Eve comes to him. I loved seeing Julian over the edge. His soul aches for Eve, and he can't take it - being without her.

I have to give kudos again to Ben Masters. He was fabulous.