The List

Broadway

Cory was sitting next to Lea two weeks after they had found the list. They were filming their last scene before Christmas break. Cory had become fond of just being able to talk to Lea every day. She had no idea that he was coming up with every way that he could to make all the things on her list come true about him.

Cory asked, "Lea, are you excited to get to go back to New York for the holidays?"

Lea gave him a beaming smile. "I'm so excited. I can't wait to see my family and friends. I am going to have a reunion with the Spring Awakening cast again. It is going to be a blast. I miss all of them. What are your plans?"

"Well, I got a couple of tickets to see a show on Broadway while I am in New York for our thing at Inside The Actor's Studio. I just don't have anyone to go with me. Would you do me the honor?"

"What play is it?"

"Mary Poppins."

"I didn't know you were into Broadway."

"You changed that for me when you took me to my first show. Will you go with me? It would be my pleasure to escort you."

Lea smiled. "I would like that a lot. I know it would be a lot of fun to go with you. Dinner before hand."

"Sounds like a plan. It is my treat. Not just any day do you get to be seen out and about in New York with a beautiful lady."

"Well, aren't you charming. I can't wait for our Broadway evening. Thank you, Cory."

"It is no problem at all. I'm looking forward to it."

The two of them were then called to film their last scene.

Cory and Lea were leaving the show. They had had an amazing dinner before hand. Lea said, "Cory, tonight has been awesome. Thank you so much. You are so great. I am so glad I have you in my life."

"How would you feel about a walk before I take you home?"

"I would love it."

The two of them walked around New York. They ended up in Central Park. They were standing on the bridge, their bridge.

Lea said, "Do you know that I come here to stand on the bridge? I think about that big scene we had and smile. You are amazing. Cor, I don't know what I would do without you in my life. I'm so glad you are my friend. You are the big brother I always wanted that I never had. I love the relationship we have."

Finn's heart broke knowing that to her he was just a brother. He wanted to be more than that. He wanted to be the only man she ever wanted. Finn said, "I'll always be here for you. It doesn't matter what it is I will always be there to help if I can. If I can't do anything I'll find a way to help you out."

Lea smiled and wrapped her arms around Cory. "Thanks. That is why you are my favorite. You know exactly what to say and do."

"You are my favorite, too. We need to have nights like this more often. I enjoy my time with you that is away from work. I always knew we could be friends away from work."

Lea playfully slapped his arm. "Of course. We will always be friends no matter what. Promise me that we will find time for us after this season is over. It is going to kill me to not be able to see you every day."

"Don't worry about that now. Lets get you home. It is starting to get late."

"thanks again for the great day."

They went walking to Lea's parents home. On his way he sent a text to Mark that read:

Time to step up our game. Great time, but I'm still only in the brother zone.

They made their way to the Sarfati's and said goodbye. They shared a hug and Cory left to make his way to his hotel.

He received a text that said:

One down. Five to go. You got time, man. You will have a girl by the end of the season for sure.