| "The Gift": Analysis of "The Gift" Arc of ABC-TV's Port Charles
(c) Alison Armstrong |
| An analysis of the "The Gift" episodes of the show Port Charles, formerly of ABC-TV. This site will focus on the scenes featuring the vampire character Caleb Morley/Stephen Clay (portrayed by actor Michael Easton). The character of Caleb Morley/Stephen Clay and any other characters relating to Port Charles are the property of ABC and their creators. This is a fan-run site and is not an official site, nor is it affiliated in any way with ABC, Port Charles, or the actors portraying any of the Port Charles characters. No copyright infringement is intended. The writings on this site are copyrighted by the author, Alison Armstrong, and may not be reproduced without the author's express permission. |
| "The Gift" #13 (cont.) “Anything you want. But not now,” he cautions, his voice becoming more serious. “Right now no more wishes.” |
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| Snappies of "The Gift" scenes taken by A. Armstrong |
| “Caleb, I do have one real wish,” she says, her expression rather worried. “I was thinking . . . I was thinking I would wish that things could go back to where they all began for us.”
“Close your eyes,” he commands softly. “You are sweet, Olivia,” he whispers, stroking her face and kissing her. “My sweet Olivia.” |
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| When, at his command, she opens her eyes, the apartment has been transformed into the Villa, silk curtains rustling gently in a soft breeze, enveloping her in their sensual butterfly-wing embrace. |
| “Caleb, it’s beautiful,” she sighs, but he has vanished, retreating into the maze of curtains and waiting for her to find him. “You know I love this game,” she tells him as she wanders through the beckoning cloth. The silk waves back and forth, flickering reminders of the first time she had played with him amidst the curtains, the first time she had felt the stirrings of primal lust. “It’s one of my favorites. Just follow my voice,” he urges. “I’ll make it work your while, I promise,” she teases. “You know, I think you’ll like what’s behind the silk.” |