Logan's Version

LV 4 (scene 12) - Ximena Claus

The scene opens with Camillo talking to Logan and Tracy. He seems to be pleading with them about something.
Camillo: In the spirit of Christmas, I'm asking you both to let her see how successful I've been since I started working for you.
Logan: But you've been earning well.
Camillo: We both know that's a lie. I came to you on my own. My skills are top-notch!
Tracy: You were recommended by your brother. And he doesn't even know why he did it [brief laugh track]
Camillo: If we can pull this off, by next year, I'll be a responsible agent and manager.
Logan: Fine, I'll pretend to be wealthier than my sister.

Later...
(Camillo is dressed in a fancy black tuxedo, while Tracy is seen in a long red gown. Fancy orchestra music plays as they walk into the living room. However, the music is stopped by a record scratch when Logan is seen in grey tank top and black sweatpants)
Tracy: Logan, why are you literally in grey top and sweatpants? Don't try to embarrass me in front of the guest?
Camillo: Don't worry, Tracy. We know we're used to it already. It's Ximena we should be worried about.
Logan: That's the guest, Camillo. Who did you think she was referring to?
Camillo: Well, certainly not you.
Logan: (clearly furious) I've had enough patience for one night! (He proceeds to attack Camillo, but Tracy stops him)
Tracy: Logan! LOGAN! For the sake of God and all things holy, do not sin on Christmas evening! [brief laugh track] (Logan calms down and just scoffs) We're going to make this work. Good thing I asked my boyfriend over.
Mario: (opens the door and walks in) Merry Christmas, everyone! I heard someone needed a temporary agent as a Christmas miracle.
Logan: It's also a miracle you moved on from an act to an actual actor.
Camillo: (upset) You're replacing me?!
Logan: Consider it a demotion [brief laugh track]
Female voice: What demotion? (They all turn around to see Ximena herself. She's a slightly tall caramel blonde with a light skin tone, complimenting the yellow long sleeved blouse, blue jeans, and brownish boots. She grins a little, revealing her dimples, and she eyes everyone)
Camillo: Hey, sweetheart (Ximena and Camillo hug briefly before pulling away)
Logan: I thought you were divorced or something
Ximena:Yeah, we are. And since I'm single, I'm planning on seeing someone
Mario: Sorry, but as you can see, I'm with the love of my life (holds Tracy's hand so, well, lovingly)
Ximena: What do you mean? You? Please? (She sashays slowly towards Logan and smirks, gently drawing invisible lines on his left shoulder) I mean the famous one.
Logan: (slightly uncomfortable) What?
Ximena: You know, Camillo, you should have mentioned that your boss is fuckin' hot. (She smirks) Talk about a Christmas miracle [brief laugh track]. (Camillo's right eye starts to twitch. Tracy and Mario notice this and try to create a distraction)
Mario: Let's have our amazing holiday lunch. It's better than a Christmas miracle.
Tracy: (to Mario) Dude??
Mario: I'm sorry. It's not my fault Logan's cute in her eyes. But it's his fault drama's about to go down. (They look back to see Camillo glaring at a smirking Ximena and a terrified Logan)...

Later that evening, the five adults are seated in the dining table. Ximena is still shooting flirty looks at Logan, who's still uncomfortable.
Logan: Miss Ximena, I get you're a fan and all. But I'm practically a single dad. And your daughter is dating my son.
Ximena: Come on, Logan. I'm sure it's not such a bad thing to be a (slowly) step-daddy.
Camillo/Logan: Wow [laugh track]
Tracy: (whispering to Mario) I'm so happy that Jesse and Vivian aren't here right now. What do we do? This is like the nightmare before Christmas.
Mario: Except it happens on Christmas night.
Tracy, we have to release the Krampus! (He types on his phone and grins)
Tracy: What are you doing? You shouldn't be doing it.
Camillo: (almost whisper-shouting in Mario's ear) Oh, you definitely should. Tracy, let the horrors begin.
Ximena/Logan: (overhearing them) What horror? (Suddenly, Madison bursts through the front door with full-on rage. She's dressed in red and white pyjamas, with the traditional Christmas hat. Jesse also runs in, exhaling heavily as he carries Gabrielle).
Madison: William Logan Hilson?! What do you think you're doing?
Jesse: Mr Logan, you have a child for goodness sake. And your child has a girlfriend. Think about your child for once [brief laugh track]
Logan: Madison, what are you doing here? And how did u even -
Madison: I was spending time at the food truck, and I got a text. (talks to Ximena with a Latinx accent) Just so you know, he's engaged to mi!
Tracy: Hold up. Jesse, why do you keep referring to yourself as Logan's child? (ponders) That comparison sounds way too familiar.
Danny: (walks in from the kitchen) Danny heard the news and must know what the Heck is going on?!
Camillo: (sarcastic) Logan, look. Your real family's here. Stop trying to steal mine [laugh track]
Ximena: What do you mean by stealing me? We're separated, Camillo Ruiz.
Camillo: (stands up) But I want us to be a thing again. We used to be somebody we used to know.
Logan: That is not a Christmas song [laugh track]
Tracy: (to Mario) We have to go before Camillo starts singing the Twelve Days of Christmas just to reunite with Ximena.
Mario: I heard him trying to sing the whistle tone in Stuck With U. It's a relief that the phrase "my ears are bleeding" is just figurative [laugh track]. (The two briskly leave. Not so quietly anyway)
Jesse: Mr Liam, Gabrielle and I can not accept this union. Vivian and I can't be step siblings. It's unholy. (To Ximena & Camillo) Mr & Mrs Ruiz, Vivian and I are great friends.
Kelsea: (yelling out of nowhere) EXCUUUUSE ME?!! (Everyone turns around in the direction of her voice. She clears her throat and grins) Sorry, Danny told me what happened. Also, Vivian told me to say her text like that [laugh track]
Danny: Kelsea, your voice is always angelic, be it a yell or a regular tone.
Kelsea: I'm not asking my uncle to get you a laser gun [brief laugh track]
Jesse: No offence, but we all heard the same voice, right? [another laugh track] (Everyone just shrugs or nods)...

That evening, around 6:30 p.m.
Logan and Madison are on the couch, watching a movie.
Logan: This movie is the best movie one can ask for on a Christmas night.
Madison: Her cry for help is just so relatable. Especially how her friend saves her in the end, just like you. (It turns out they're watching Scream 3, the scene where Sidney and Dewey are standing over a dead Roman's body) [laugh track]
Logan: We are two weird people enjoying the holidays without any further drama. (Danny walks in suddenly. His hair is singed and his clothes are smoky. The two adults are confused as to why Danny looks like he walked through fire - which Logan isn't entirely surprised about)
Madison: Woah. What happened to you?
Danny: I was trying to set off some fireworks for Jesse as a gift for both his birthday and Christmas. I might have made one wrong calculation and set something on fire.
Logan: (looking at Danny as though he didn't realize he made a grammar mistake) Don't you mean someone?
Danny: No, something. (Gabrielle staggers in with a white flag in her left hand and a severely burnt hand-me-down sweater. Logan and Madison turn around and stare in horror)
Gabrielle: (obviously clueless) Not me [brief laugh track]
Jesse: (runs in and freaks out upon seeing the burnt sweater) Danny, what did you do?
Logan: (angrily) You burnt my favourite sweater and had the mind to call it "something"?
Danny: I know fighting fire with fire doesn't exactly work, so I did the drop and roll technique with the sweater.
Logan: (infuriated) You dropped and rolled the sweater? What else was on fire? (Danny notices Logan's rage and stops talking)
Gabrielle: (walks towards Jesse, who carries her in his arms. Gabrielle pouts at Danny and taps Jesse) Bye. (Both Jesse and Gabrielle leave the house)
Madison: Well?
Danny: No one got hurt. Christmas miracles! Am I right? (Logan is obviously having none of it, so Danny just runs out. Logan sinks back on the couch and has a sad look on his face)
Madison: What's the matter?
Logan: Am I always going to be the babysitter who used to be an actor? I had only one hit movie. And if not for this reality show, I don't think I would've made any serious money.
Madison: (leans on his shoulder) I understand your pain. But their parents trust and pay you enough to watch their children. On the plus side, they're gonna grow way older soon. By then, you would've made a lot of money from more shows. You would actually start to miss them, so enjoy the moment while you can, even in the new year. (She hugs him) [awwn track]
Logan: Thanks, Madison. (He smiles a little and puts his arm around her shoulder). What can we say, but best Christmas ever? (However, a scream is heard from the Scream movie they're watching. Their eyes almost widen at the murder scene they just watched [laugh track]. Madison clears her throat)
Madison: I think we could watch something else. (She reaches for the TV remote and proceeds to change the channel [final laugh track])