Reckoning

**Reckoning** is the fifth episode/chapter in A Night to Forget. It premiered December 6, 2023.

## Plot

After their unforgettable night together, Ryan and Carter return home. Carter gets to know Ophelia while Ryan faces his fears and confesses to Bethany.

## Featured Characters

### Starring

* Ryan Vaughn
* Carter Reeves

### Also Starring

* Bethany Martinez
* Ophelia Childs

## Transcript

You2 hours ago

Chapter 5 begins... Dawn arrives too soon, Ryan and Carter finish up their long night of 'helping each other out' in the shower. Carter turns the water off and steps out, "Damn, Ry... You really did a number on my ass tonight. I'm gonna be walking funny for a week..." He says, giving a hearty laugh.

Ryan2 hours ago

Ryan grins sheepishly as he watches Carter exit the shower, feeling a mixture of satisfaction and guilt wash over him. He knows that he'd pushed his friend to the limit, testing the limits of their physical abilities and boundaries. But at the same time, he couldn't deny the intense pleasure that they'd shared, the feelings of unity and connection that had blossomed between them. "Yeah, sorry about that, man," Ryan admits, stepping out of the shower and wrapping a towel around his waist. "But hey, we both agreed to explore this side of our relationship, so..." He shrugs, trying to lighten the mood. "Let's just call it an adventure and move forward from here."

You2 hours ago

Carter nods in agreement, "Hey, don't think I was complaining. I was just letting you know how good it was." He winks at Ryan, "I never actually imagined I'd act on the whole... bisexual thing. I thought it'd be something I died curious about." He dries off his hair, his dick and balls aimlessly jiggling as he does. "Man, I really am sorry for how this all came about," he says, apologizing for trying to blackmail Ryan for like the 75th time tonight, "but at the same time... It kind of brought us closer in a way, can't really be upset with that."

Ryan2 hours ago

Ryan smiles warmly at Carter, feeling a sense of gratitude and appreciation for their unique bond. Despite the initial tension and conflict, they had managed to find common ground and expand their horizons, embracing a new facet of their friendship that neither of them could have predicted. "No worries, man," Ryan reassures him, patting him on the shoulder. "Like you said, it brought us closer, and I'm glad we took this chance to explore our feelings. We've been through a lot together, and this is just another chapter in our story." Ryan throws his towel to the ground, his dick swinging as he exits the bathroom.

You2 hours ago

Carter throws his towel to the ground, leaning his bare ass against the counter and crossing his arms and legs while Ryan talks. He gives a confident nod, "I've got a feeling this is gonna be the best one yet." His eyes plant on Ryan's ass as he exits the bathroom, Carter gives a soft smile and turns to look at himself in the mirror. He wipes the steam from the mirror and chuckles as he looks at himself, he can't believe how perfect the night turned out. He turns, exiting the room. "You know, I feel really lucky to have you by my side after all these years. I feel even more lucky to get to see you get married soon and have kids and become an old man...!" Carter smirks as he thinks of the possibilities. He slips his boxers on and then sits down on the bed, he lays back and sighs. "I do wish the night could've lasted so we could sleep a little bit at least." They've gotta be checked out of the hotel within the next 45 minutes so sleeping isn't really a possibility. Both of them are feeling exhausted after their all night fuck session.

Ryan2 hours ago

Ryan lets out a hefty yawn and stretches his arms above his head, his muscles pulsating with fatigue. He cracks his back and walks over to Carter, sitting down beside him on the bed. "Yeah, I know. I'm not looking forward to this drive home, dude... Worst case scenario - maybe we can nap in the car?" He leans forward, resting his face in his hands. "I guess we gotta get moving, yeah...?"

You2 hours ago

Carter groans loudly, both because he's tired as shit but also because he doesn't want to leave Ryan's side. The sex with Ryan really spoiled Carter, he's gonna miss being this close to him. "Alright. Yeah. I'm getting up before I doze off." He stands and heads over to his bag, pulling out his favorite graphic band T-shirt, some ripped jeans, and slipping on his favorite tennis shoes. He fastens his watch and starts to gather miscellaneous things he's got sitting in random spots in the hotel. "Cellphone... Charger... Underwear?... My other shoes..." He talks to himself while double checking his belongings.

Ryan2 hours ago

With a weary sigh, Ryan gets up and starts gathering his own belongings. "Here, let me help you with that," he offers, picking up a stray pair of socks and tossing them into Carter's open suitcase. "Don't forget anything important, man."

You2 hours ago

"I'm probably going to hate myself when I get home and see how disasterrific my shit is in here but-" He throws the top shut, smushes it down, and starts to work the zipper shut. "Come on.. you.. dirty.. rotten.. sack of.. shit!.." He says while it struggles to zipper shut, the stress of it's contents making it quite the task. "You got... everything... in your's?..." Carter asks while continuing to mess with it.

Ryan2 hours ago

Ryan chuckles, watching Carter wrestle with the stubborn suitcase. "Yeah, I think so," he replies, zipping up his own backpack and strapping it onto his shoulders. "Just need to grab my keys and we'll be set to roll."

You2 hours ago

"WOO!" Carter says as his arm shoots forward when the zipper finally gives. He swings his dufflebag (which is his suitcase, I couldn't remember the word 'dufflebag' until now) over his shoulder. "I'm all set, bromeo." A combination of bro and romeo. Very fitting for how Carter feels about Ryan.

Ryan2 hours ago

"Alright, then," Ryan grins, adjusting his backpack. "Time to pack up the ol' jalopy and hit the road." He pats Carter on the shoulder, eager to make their way back home. Their whirlwind adventure may have been tainted by the circumstances surrounding it, but they were still grateful for the time spent together and the intimate moments they had shared.

You2 hours ago

They make their journey home, stopping somewhere along the way to take a quick half hour power nap. They drive another hour, just over halfway home, and stop to get brunch somewhere nice. Carter yawns as he steps out of the car, "Oh man.. I'm fucking sleeping up a storm when I get home." He chuckles sleepily, walking toward the restaurant and holding the door open for Ryan.

Ryan2 hours ago

"Same here," Ryan agrees, stretching his arms overhead as he heads into the restaurant. "Thanks," he says to Carter for the door, "I'll probably have stuff to do when I get home, only a few days left before the wedding. I'm sure Bethany's got a lot in mind."

You2 hours ago

"No prob," Carter says and follows him inside, "Oh I'm sure about that." The pair get seated and share a nice, sleepy brunch together. They eat quickly so they can get home and sleep, before no time Carter arrives at Ryan's house to drop him off. "Cinderella - you've arrived at the ball." Carter says with a lopsided smile, looking over to Ryan.

Ryan2 hours ago

"Ha, very funny," Ryan replies, smiling back at Carter. "But seriously, thanks for driving me home, man. I know we both needed this break." He gives his friend a firm handshake, a gesture of appreciation and gratitude. "Take care, Carter. Let's catch up again soon, okay?"

You2 hours ago

Carter holds onto Ryan's hand for a moment, "For sure, man. It's been a twisted but unforgettable weekend...in a great way. And anytime... you need a brother to, uh, 'help you out' - don't be afraid to text or call." He chuckles, propositioning Ryan and hoping their 'friends with benefits' situation will continue long after Ryan's wedding. "I'll see you Friday for the rehearsal."

Ryan2 hours ago

"Thanks, Carter," Ryan says sincerely, squeezing his friend's hand back. "Trust me, you'll be hearing from me soon." Ryan knows it's tricky, but he wants to keep fucking Carter, "And yes, looking forward to Friday. Take care, man. Sleep well." He pulls his bag from the car and gives Carter one last wave before turning to enter his home, eager to catch up on rest and prepare for the final countdown to his wedding day. As he turns toward his house, he exhales sharply... is the wedding still gonna happen after he confesses to sleeping with Aisha? He hopes Bethany will be understanding. He starts the long walk to the front door...

You2 hours ago

Carter watches Ryan for a moment and then quietly sighs, he pulls away and pokes at his phone before dialing Ophelia. When she answers he says, "Hey Ophelia."

Ryan2 hours ago

Ophelia picks up her phone, "Hey," she says into it. "Hey Carter! I was wondering when I'd hear from you... What's up?" She thought he was super cute after meeting him the other day, so she's eager and excited to finally hear from him - although she keeps her cool on the phone.

Youan hour ago

Carter talks into the speaker phone while he drives, "Just heading home after my boy's bachelor party weekend. Uh, that's actually why I'm calling... I know it's a little unconventional for a first date but... I was wondering if you'd be interested in being my date to it on Saturday." He gives her some more details - namely the time and location, he offers to drive out and pick her up since she lives a little further away.

Ryanan hour ago

"Wow... that sounds... interesting." Ophelia says, intrigued by the offer. "It's definitely different than what I usually do first dates.. But, yeah... I'm game."

Youan hour ago

"Oh really?" He says, feeling excited. He clears his throat, not wanting to sound over eager, "It's not too much? I mean, I totally get it if it is... or if you wanna do something else... instead..." He wants to make sure she doesn't feel like she has to say yes, he gives her an out here if she wants to take it.

Ryanan hour ago

"Nah, nah, I'm genuinely curious." Ophelia assures him, "It's not often someone asks me out for a wedding. Sounds fun."

Youan hour ago

"Awesome!" There's an awkward pause, neither of them sure what to say, "While I've got you on the phone... do you have a minute?"

Ryanan hour ago

"Sure. What's up?" Ophelia asks, sounding curious and friendly.

Youan hour ago

Carter rubs his eyebrow while he drives, stopping at a redlight, "I don't want it to be... awkward or anything so, how about we just chat abit now? Get to know each other a bit? Talk about - anything, whatever you wanna know? Like... What's your favorite color?" He starts it pretty tame.

Ryanan hour ago

"Well, my favorite color is blue," Ophelia says, "And um... What kind of food do you like?"

Youan hour ago

"All kinds. Italian is probably my favorite food...genre? Do foods have genre? I dunno but top tier is gonna be my buddy Ryan, his Grandma makes THEE best cookies." He chuckles, "Uh... Do you believe in aliens?" He asks, taking a sharp left turn in the topics, his tone is deadly serious.

Ryanan hour ago

"Hmm... aliens..." Ophelia says, considering the question. "I guess I don't see why there wouldn't be life elsewhere in the universe. So yes, I suppose I believe in aliens."

Youan hour ago

They continue to chat while driving and even after Carter gets home. What are some things Carter learns about Ophelia? Go into brief but important details.

Ryanan hour ago

Through their conversation, Carter learns that Ophelia is a single mom working at the local diner while going to school part-time to become a nurse. Her daughter is 2 and named Maggie. Carter also finds out that Ophelia enjoys reading science fiction novels and dreams of traveling the world someday. Their conversation is filled with laughter and lighthearted banter, leaving Carter feeling more interested in her - although he has some reservations about dating someone who has a child, although he doesn't tell her that.

Youan hour ago

POV Changes back to Ryan as he enters his house. There is some music playing echoing from the living room, where Bethany is playing Just Dance and working up a sweat.

Ryanan hour ago

Ryan enters the house and takes in the sight of Bethany's weekend long solo-party, there's an empty pizza box sitting near the front door to go out with the next day's trash. He spots some empty beer bottles with the recycling. He smiles at the sight of his fiancée, enjoying herself. He takes off his shoes and sets his bag down by the door, deciding to surprise her with a playful challenge. "Hey, beautiful," he calls out, making his way towards the living room.

Youan hour ago

Bethany stops as she hears Ryan's voice and pauses her game, "Ah! Ryan!" She says, grinning and running over to him. He jumps into his arms and plants a big kiss on him, "I missed you, you handsome hunk of man." She kisses him again. And again. She pulls back and glances to the door, "Carter already take off?"

Ryanan hour ago

Ryan kisses her back, smiling gently to her. "I missed you too." He thumbs over his shoulder, "Nah, he bounced. We had a late night, he wanted to get some sleep."

Youan hour ago

Bethany holds onto Ryan's hand, "Oh well, that's great news for me. I'm sure you've got plenty of sexual tension stored up." She grins at him, "How about we grab a shower together, fuck our brains out, and then lay down for a nap? I've got some finishing touches to put together for the wedding but - I wanna spend some time with you. They can wait."

Ryanan hour ago

Ryan arches an eyebrow at her suggestion, and then grins wickedly, "That sounds like a plan to me." He lets her take the lead, following her to the bathroom, undressing as they go, discarding their clothes haphazardly wherever they may fall. In the dim light of the bathroom, underneath the shower water, their bodies entwine as they join together once more. Ryan knows that he needs to tell her about Aisha but it can wait for now.

Youan hour ago

Bethany rests her back against the shower, she throws her head back and moans while Ryan's cock pumps in and out of her pussy. He bites and sucks on her tits, "Yeah... Oh yeah Ryan! I'm gonna cum, baby." She moans, running her fingers through his hair, her nails teasing his scalp.

Ryanan hour ago

Ryan feels the heat building inside him, and he knows that it won't be long before they both reach the peak of pleasure. He increases his pace, matching her urgency, and lets out a low growl as he unloads inside her womb. They share a loving kiss and soon find their way to the bed, resting in each other's naked arms. Bethany plants a kiss on top of his head while he snuggles into her breasts, using them like pillows. "Oh I'm so glad you're home, babe." Bethany says.

Youan hour ago

Despite the happy moment, Ryan can't help but feel like he needs to come clean about Aisha .... now. He doesn't want to put it off longer than necessary.

Ryanan hour ago

As Ryan lays there in Bethany's arms, the weight of his secret begins to press down upon him. He knows that this can't go on forever, and he decides that the time to reveal everything is now. He turns to face her, looking deep into her eyes, trying to find the right words to say without hurting her too much. After a few moments, he begins to speak, telling her everything that happened between him and Aisha, sparing no detail.

Youan hour ago

Bethany sits up with Ryan and turns to look at him, "Is everything okay? You seem... withdrawn?" She puts a comforting hand on his shoulder, waiting for him to open up.

Ryanan hour ago

"No, nothing's okay," Ryan admits quietly, "There's something I need to tell you. I... I messed up." He takes a deep breath before launching into the story, "I got drunk... Really, really drunk and I- I slipped up." He continues, going into detail, explaining his thoughts - telling her his hidden anxiety and how he feels mostly like he isn't the right guy for her and how he knows this is just confirmation of that. He tells her that he loves her and wants to be with her but knows she deserves better and will find better, as he assumes she'll be done with him after this. As he finishes, he waits nervously for her reaction, not knowing if he'll be met with anger or understanding.

Youan hour ago

How does Bethany respond?

Ryanan hour ago

Ryan waits nervously for her response, heart pounding in his chest. He has never felt so vulnerable and exposed before. He knows that this could be the end of their relationship, but he also knows that he can't keep lying to her. Finally, she speaks. "Ryan," she says softly, reaching out to hold his hand, "It's not easy for me to hear this, but I understand. And I forgive you." She looks deep into his eyes, "We all make mistakes, and I know that you love me and want to be with me. I'm here for you, and we'll get through this together." Her words bring tears to his eyes, and he is overwhelmed with emotion. He realizes that he has been blessed to have such an understanding and compassionate partner, and he promises to never betray her trust again.

You29 minutes ago

Bethany adds, "If you're in love with me, that's what's important. If this was a one time thing - just about sex... I can forgive it." She pauses, thinking to herself for a moment, "But if you find your eye straying more than once, I want to know... I want to be the one you're committed to - if you don't want that, I'd rather find that out early." She puts her hands on his cheeks, rubbing them with her thumbs, "And I already know that's what you want. I can see it when I look in your eyes. We all make mistakes, some more grand than others, but... one mistake doesn't have to be the end of us." She kisses his forehead, "Thank you for trusting our relationship enough to tell me.

Ryan29 minutes ago

"Bethany," Ryan whispers as he reaches out and touches her hand, "Thank you. Thank you for being so understanding and forgiving. I truly didn't mean for anything to happen, and I never thought I'd feel this way about someone else. But now that I know what it feels like to be attracted to someone else, I realize that it's not worth losing what we have. You're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with, and I'm not going to let anything stand in our way." He leans in and gives her a soft, tender kiss on the lips, sealing his promise to her. Together, they begin to rebuild the trust that was broken and strengthen their bond as partners. They know that no relationship is perfect, but they vow to work through their challenges and maintain honesty with each other. Despite his words, and his newfound attraction to his friends with benefits relationship with Carter, he doesn't feel the need to expose that secret. He never wants to give that up, if he can help it.

You25 minutes ago

Bethany smiles at him, "I know. I feel the same. And that's why I can forgive this... Is there anything else?" she asks, wanting to be sure they're open.

Ryan25 minutes ago

Ryan shakes his head, still keeping his relationship with Carter a secret - he knows Bethany is forgiving but he's not completely sure she'd understand 'bros helping bros' - "No, that's it. I assure you. I am completely, 100% into it with you and no one else. It's us against the world, mama." He smirks at her.

You21 minutes ago

Bethany locks lips with him, "Good." They nestle into each other, drifting off to sleep for a few hours.

Ryan21 minutes ago

As they drift off to sleep, Ryan finds himself lost in his thoughts. On one hand, he is grateful to have Bethany's forgiveness and support, and he knows that he must remain faithful to her and their relationship. On the other hand, the experience with Aisha and Carter has awakened something within him, a desire for something different and exciting. He struggles with the guilt and shame of hiding this part of himself, knowing that it could ruin everything he has with Bethany. But he also knows that he cannot change who he is, and that this temptation may always be lurking beneath the surface.

You18 minutes ago

The next day comes quickly, Carter parks his car in the parking lot outside his work and feels a blip in his pocket from a text. He reaches in and pulls it out, reading the message from Ryan.

Ryan18 minutes ago

"Hey man," Ryan wrote, "Thanks for pushing me to talk to Beth. I did it yesterday when I get home and she forgave me. I know it was a mistake and I'll never let it happen again. Just wanted to let you know and thank you for being there for me." His message is followed up by a picture... "A little thank you gift, for being the best friend a guy could ask for ;)"

You10 minutes ago

Carter's smile gradually forms as he reads the message, glad that Ryan could close the book on this mistake... "You're welcome, buddy." Carter says outloud to himself and then... his eyes go wide and a grin creeps onto his lips as he receives the thank you photo. It's a dick pic. He feels more secure than ever that he and Ryan will continue to fuck each other, that makes Carter more excited than ever... physically and mentally. The picture causes him to get rock hard. "How am I supposed to walk into work with a boner...?" He glances around the parking lot, "No one's around..." He smirks and unzips his pants, whipping out his erection, he snaps a picture and says, "He wanted to pop out and say you're welcome... And see you soon ;)" Carter sends the photo in response before masturbating to Ryan's dick pic in his car. The excitement of being in public gives him a very quick orgasm, cumming after a minute and a few seconds.

You8 minutes ago

Carter cleans himself up and slips out of his car, heading into work for the day. He knew that come rehearsal time friday, he and Ryan would fuck again... and that made him eager and excited to progress through the week.

You8 minutes ago

End of Chapter 5...