The second half of Part I contains a lot of action and surprises:
Marcus takes Clara for a night on the town, but Clara can't tell if he likes her or her Country Clara persona. Are his feelings genuine or part of an elaborate joke? Meanwhile, the mysterious notes continue until the sender reveals himself during Gloria's debut singing at the Green Mill.
I believe that Marcus and Clara’s relationship is truly blossoming. I think that he is starting to have genuine feelings for her. Although their relationship started as a plan for Marcus to run Clara off I think he really is starting to like her and her him.
Gloria is sneaking around to rehearse with Jerome for her debut at the Green Mill. She definitely has feelings for Jerome, but knows her family would never approve. She must also contend with Jerome's jealous sister Vera who wants Gloria as far away from her brother as possible.
Gloria has got it bad for Jerome, and she can’t tell him how she feels for many reasons. Gloria is in a bad situation because she really has feelings for Jerome rather than Bastian, but not only would her family and others not approve, but she is under pressure to go through with her wedding to Bastian to save face for her family. Gloria’s father’s selfishness has now put Gloria in the position of having to try and cover up his mess. Her mother is pressuring her to go through with the business arrangement that has been made in order for the Carmody name to remain prominent and not get dragged through the mud. She has to weigh family love and loyalty against her true feelings and her heart’s desire. It’s a terrible situation to be in, and I honestly do feel sorry for her. Jerome’s sister is just adding to Gloria’s stress and complicates her pending relationship with Jerome even further. I think it’s just another obstacle being thrown at her that she will have to overcome.
Lorraine's envy is eating her alive. Her provocative behavior has gained the attention Carlito Macharelli, the son of the gangster who owns the Green Mill. She's also managed to get herself into a compromising position with Gloria's fiancé Bastian. Will she get even with Gloria? Or just ruin herself in the process?
I knew something was going to happen with Lorraine, as far as betraying Gloria goes. I am very happy that she did not let the situation with Bastian go any farther than it did. In my opinion that redeemed her somewhat. I was glad to see that she was able to demonstrate some self control, rather than giving in to her urges, especially seeing as she was drunk which would have impaired her already questionable judgment even further. I think this made me have a lot more respect for Lorraine than I did, and has made me dislike her a lot less. As far as Carlito Macharelli goes, I am afraid that Lorraine will end up getting herself in too deep with him, which she may seriously regret down the road.
What did you think of the revelations that happen at the end of Part I? Are you surprised by the identity of Clara's cad? Do you think Vera's protectiveness of her brother is justified? Who do you think tipped off Bastian that his fiancée is singing at the Green Mill?
Hello Drama! I loved the ending of Part 1. Lorraine, of course, was at the center of it all, Gloria now believes she has been betrayed by Lorraine and never wants to see or talk to her ever again! Marcus is also upset with Lorraine and believes her to be a traitor which has got to be killing Lorraine. She has now lost her best friend, and the guy she has been crushing after. I honestly feel sorry for her (right now) as I don’t really believe it was her who tipped Bastian off. This is going to really destroy her, I believe, especially if she can’t manage to get through to Gloria. As for whom it was that tipped off Bastian that Gloria was singing at the Green Mill, I can’t even begin to guess who it may have been. I pondered Lorraine – the obvious choice because of her jealousy of Gloria, but I really don’t think it was her. I also pondered Clara, but seeing as she doesn’t want people knowing her true past I don’t know why she would have ratted on Gloria. I can’t see Marcus having a motive to tell either, and so I am really having a hard time figuring out who it was that tipped Bastian off, unless it was a spy or acquaintance of Bastian’s that happened upon the situation and ran to Bastion to warn him.
I was a little surprised by the identity of Clara’s cad, but it actually came as a bit of a disappointment. I was a little let down that it wasn’t more scandalous or dangerous. I was thinking the mysterious note writer was going to end up being someone dangerous that she may or may not have known personally from her previous life, rather than “the cad” who she had a relationship with while living in New York. I was thinking a blackmail situation was in order!
I can kind of see Vera’s protectiveness of Jerome, just because as a sister, that’s what we do! At the same time, I don’t really think it is justified but rather a case of bossiness, control issues and that catty female attitude. Her character is another that I am having a hard time liking.
