The conversation with slobodian went a little like this. "I'm thinking of join --" "BRING ZOE SALDANA" and the rest was history. I'm hoping to fill a line that fell through for Ryan, which means this character would have briefly flirted with the adult entertainment industry. I'd like to think her tapes were a little better than the infamous Paris Hilton escapades, though. No poor camera angles or night vision here! Not that I've seen those videos or anything.

Loretta Wendler, née Dalton, was adopted by a rich family in Austin. She was spoiled rotten as a child and it kind of shaped who she grew up to be. As a teenager she was "popular" but didn't have any true friends. She and Ryan didn't interact much until they were paired together for a class project, and somehow a relationship began to form. When she turned 18 her parents realized the error of their ways, as Lor had never held a job and had little intentions of going to college. When they cut her off she briefly turned to pornography as a means of being rebellious, but quickly realized it wasn't for her. She eventually met and married a wealthy older man who was perfectly content to take care of her. The relationship took her to New York, where things quickly soured. Her husband turned abusive, and she has recently returned to Texas with her tail between her legs.

Presently, she's looking to turn her life around and learn to stand on her own two feet. She used the alimony to buy a little place and is looking for a job. So if any of you have positions you need filled, she's your girl! I should warn you, though. Her intentions are good but she's a little inept at this whole ... responsibility thing. It's going to take her some time to figure out what it takes to be a mature adult, as she's been taken care of by others for a large portion of her life. Old friends, new friends, red friends, blue friends. Any and all storylines are welcome!