Hugs all around, then...

As they returned, Alex thought about the last 24 hours. He really loved Makayla. He already knew she was someone he could see himself marrying and spending the rest of his life with. But, it was undeniable he and Gaby had a chemistry. He had never thought of her as girlfriend material though, until last night. He had fantasized about her once, after their foursome had went to the pool and she had worn a bikini. The cold water had caused her nipples to harden and it was too much. But, he felt horrible after and vowed to never think about her that way again. However, it's one thing to see someone as someone you want to fuck, and another to see them as someone you could love. And, her "rawr" just before bed was the moment he wondered if she was actually someone he could have a relationship with. He still loved Makayla, but seeing Gaby in that light confused him.

He turned and looked at Gaby and she smiled. As he turned to look back out the window he felt her pinch his thigh. He just shook his head.

As Alex and Gaby exited the truck, Raz gave them each his card, telling them to call him if they needed anything- a tour, whatever. Alex turned and Makayla ran to him and hugged him tight. He'd always loved her hugs and this one felt like the best ever. For a moment it seemed to wash away all the doubts he'd been having, and he felt so good in her arms. But then, the guilt of his actions and thoughts came rushing back and he tensed up. Makayla seemed not to notice though.

At first Gaby stood there awkwardly , but then Axe ran up and gave her a hug. At first she was shocked at the gesture. After all, they were friendly, but she figured Axe only tolerated her because of Alex. Maybe he saw how awkward I felt and wanted me to get a hug too, she thought. How nice.

Before they departed Axe quickly whispered in Alex's ear, "We need to talk." The look on his face left Alex with a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach.

As Alex and Makayla headed toward her room, she decided to stay back, to give them some alone time.

Makayla clinged to Alex all the way up to her room. When they entered she gave him a long passionate kiss before sitting down on her bed. Alex stood, still feeling guilty.

"Hey can I see the card the ranger gave you? I want to send him a thank you note," Makayla asked.

"Sure, it's in my wallet," Alex responded, tossing it to her, then turning and pacing, still upset that he felt he had betrayed her.

"WHAT THE HELL!?!??!" she screamed out, picking up the condom that had fallen out of his wallet, the same brand she had found in Gaby's nightstand.

"I... it...." Alex struggled to explain.

She ran to Gaby's nightstand and pulled out the box.

"There are two missing. Where's the other one? Did you fuck her? Did you fuck her? Where's the other condom Alex????"

Alex was stunned both at the accusation and at Makayla's language. On top of that, though he'd tried to be good, he felt guilty about his actions and thoughts. Finally he found the words.

" She gave me that as a joke, I have no clue..."

"Really you spend all night with her, a condom gone and... God I'm gonna be sick..."

"Makyla, I wouldn't... I wouldn't..."

"And yet, there you are with her condoms, spending the night with her instead of being with me like you promised.

Despite his own feelings of guilt he had been true to her. And now she was accusing him of the worst. He thought back to Brian's words, and the look Axe gave him...

"And what about you and Erik, huh? What about that? What were you doing last night?"

The moment the words left his mouth he knew he had fucked up. He'd just escalated it beyond repair.

Makayla was shocked. How could he know? she thought. She was embarrassed and felt sick. If the only issue was Alex, she could believe him maybe. But her suspicions coupled with her own guilt was too much.

"Go! Get out!" she screamed.

"What?" Alex asked in total shock.

"Get out, get out get out," she cried pushing him toward the door.

He started to open the door and then turned to her, looking at her with sadness as they both said nothing. Finally he broke the silence.

"Are you breaking up with me?" he asked.

She took a moment to think about what she was about to do, choking back tears to speak words she didn't want to say.

"I just think," she said wiping her eyes, " we should take a break for the rest of the week."

"A break? What does that even mean?" Alex asked choking back his own tears.

Makayla hated herself. She hated how she had let Erik get to her. She hated how she could believe Alex would cheat. She hated that she was hurting him at this moment.

"We shouldn't be together right now. When we get home, and can be alone..." she couldn't even say it as she broke down crying and buried her head in her pillow.

Alex's first instinct was to run to her and comfort her, but he'd just been dumped. His eyes got misty as he looked at her. He slumped as he left her room, hoping to keep a poker face until he could be alone.