Maui Fever
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Maui Fever is a reality series, created by haole Morgan J. Freeman
for MTV
. Filmed on location in Maui
over a three month period, the show explored the real lives of several young haole
friends living in the Kaanapali area.
Maui Fever premiered on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 10:30 PM on MTV
and ran for eight episodes. At the time of the series premiere, there had not been talk of a second season of Maui Fever. As of the spring of 2007, MTV has not announced whether the series will be picked up for another season.
Following the style of MTV's Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
, The Hills and 8th & Ocean
, Maui Fever was shot as a "reality drama" (in the format of a scripted television show). Maui Fever cast members never spoke directly to the camera or gave testimonials, a tactic used in MTV's The Real World
and in traditional documentaries. However, a voice-over narrative spoken by Cheyne Magnusson
, one of the main characters, was used at the beginning of each episode to set up the scene and tie together storylines.
The opening credits of Maui Fever featured the song, "Horndog" by Overseer.
(Maui
). After viewing the pilot and meeting with Hawaii's film commissioners, MTV executives gave Maui Fever "green light" status in August.
Filming of Maui Fever began on September 1, 2006 and continued for ten weeks. Initially the show was tentatively going to be called Island Fever. It is one of two MTV reality programs filmed on Maui
in 2006; the other, Living Lahaina
, began filming one week before Maui Fever but did not premiere until more than a month after the Maui Fever finale.
Maui Fever was executive produced by Steven Michaels, Jonathan Koch, Morgan J. Freeman
, Liz Gateley
and Tony DiSanto
. They intended the show to be an homage to the sand-drenched beach films of the 1960s. From the initial concept, the show's creator (Freeman) and the other producers wanted to incorporate the feel and culture of Hawaii as though it were a "character," rather than merely a backdrop. Freeman described Maui as an ideal setting for a reality show because of its exotic scenery and spicy mix of tourists and locals
. DiSanto likened the series to "a reality version of Cocktail." Producers sought to capture the allure of living on a tropical island in a state of "permanent vacation."
When filming of Maui Fever began, everyone involved was excited about the potentially vast and beneficial exposure
for Hawaii. According to Hawaii's State Film Commissioner
at that time, Donne Dawson, Maui Fevers producers were receptive to community
and cultural concerns, and wanted the show to be as authentic
as possible. Maui Film Commissions Benita Brazier also expressed strong optimism regarding Maui Fever, saying she was certain it would "put Maui in a good light," even though she knew there would be "some conflict of interest
" (due to the usual content of reality television programming). Brazier indicated that she expected the producers to educate themselves about the island and "document the Maui that most visitors will never experience."
tactics, used to mimic the style of a traditional television drama (rather than a reality show), make the scenes feel fabricated. In spite of this criticism, MTV's "reality dramas" have been popular, including Maui Fever. The show's ratings
were successful, attracting millions of viewers each week.
In Hawaii, Maui Fever garnered a negative response. Even before the series premiered, rumors circulated that the youth and culture of Maui were misrepresented. Objections stemmed from the show's failure to represent the ethnic makeup of Maui. According to the 2000 census, Maui County is 31 percent Asian, 10 percent Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
, and 22 percent mixed race. Caucasians
account for 33 percent of the county population. However, all seven of the Maui Fever core cast members were caucasian. Due to the lack of racial diversity and the fact that very few of the cast members were long-time residents of Maui, at the time of the show's airing there were online petitions
against it on websites such as MySpace. Locals were also disturbed by the show's sexual content, lack of cultural diversity
and resulting misconceptions about Maui. According to State Film Commissioner Dawson, public reaction to Maui Fever was stronger than the response to any other Hawaii production.
Morgan J. Freeman
Morgan J. Freeman is an American film director. In 1997, his debut feature, Hurricane Streets, became the first narrative film to win three awards at the Sundance Film Festival...
for MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
. Filmed on location in Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
over a three month period, the show explored the real lives of several young haole
Haole
Haole , in the Hawaiian language, is generally used to refer to an individual that fits one of the following: "White person, American, Englishman, Caucasian; American, English; formerly, any foreigner; foreign, introduced, of foreign origin, as plants, pigs, chickens"...
friends living in the Kaanapali area.
Maui Fever premiered on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 10:30 PM on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and ran for eight episodes. At the time of the series premiere, there had not been talk of a second season of Maui Fever. As of the spring of 2007, MTV has not announced whether the series will be picked up for another season.
Following the style of MTV's Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, often referred to simply as Laguna Beach, is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from September 28, 2004 until November 16, 2006. It documents the lives of several teenagers living in Laguna Beach, an affluent seaside community located in...
, The Hills and 8th & Ocean
8th & Ocean
8th & Ocean is an American reality series about a group of models living in Miami, Florida that premiered on MTV on March 7, 2006. The series aired for ten episodes, ending its run on May 9, 2006. The creators of 8th & Ocean are also responsible for Laguna Beach, a show also airing on MTV...
, Maui Fever was shot as a "reality drama" (in the format of a scripted television show). Maui Fever cast members never spoke directly to the camera or gave testimonials, a tactic used in MTV's The Real World
The Real World
The Real World is a reality television program on MTV originally produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. First broadcast in 1992, the show, which was inspired by the 1973 PBS documentary series An American Family, is the longest-running program in MTV history and one of the...
and in traditional documentaries. However, a voice-over narrative spoken by Cheyne Magnusson
Cheyne Magnusson
Cheyne Magnusson is a professional surfer and one of the stars of MTV's reality show Maui Fever.He was born in Southern California and moved to Hawaii with his family at the age of seven. His father, Tony Magnusson, is a professional skateboarder...
, one of the main characters, was used at the beginning of each episode to set up the scene and tie together storylines.
The opening credits of Maui Fever featured the song, "Horndog" by Overseer.
Background
Producers casting for Maui Fever sought people who were willing to participate in the show and who were already part of a group of friends on the island. In June 2006, the producers of Maui Fever shot the pilot episode on location on the Valley IsleMaui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
(Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
). After viewing the pilot and meeting with Hawaii's film commissioners, MTV executives gave Maui Fever "green light" status in August.
Filming of Maui Fever began on September 1, 2006 and continued for ten weeks. Initially the show was tentatively going to be called Island Fever. It is one of two MTV reality programs filmed on Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
in 2006; the other, Living Lahaina
Living Lahaina
Living Lahaina is a reality series produced by Jesse Ignjatovic for MTV. The show, filmed over a three month period on location in Lahaina , focused on a group of twenty-something surf instructors and their father-figure-boss at the Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy...
, began filming one week before Maui Fever but did not premiere until more than a month after the Maui Fever finale.
Maui Fever was executive produced by Steven Michaels, Jonathan Koch, Morgan J. Freeman
Morgan J. Freeman
Morgan J. Freeman is an American film director. In 1997, his debut feature, Hurricane Streets, became the first narrative film to win three awards at the Sundance Film Festival...
, Liz Gateley
Liz Gateley
Liz Gateley currently serves as Senior Vice President, Series Development, for . Liz is also a founding partner and co-owner, along with Tony DiSanto, of DiGa, a studio and production company hybrid...
and Tony DiSanto
Tony DiSanto
Tony DiSanto is a founding partner and co-owner, along with Liz Gateley, of DiGa,a studio and production company hybrid staked by IAC mogul Barry Diller and Electus founder Ben Silverman....
. They intended the show to be an homage to the sand-drenched beach films of the 1960s. From the initial concept, the show's creator (Freeman) and the other producers wanted to incorporate the feel and culture of Hawaii as though it were a "character," rather than merely a backdrop. Freeman described Maui as an ideal setting for a reality show because of its exotic scenery and spicy mix of tourists and locals
Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants. Native Hawaiians trace their ancestry back to the original Polynesian settlers of Hawaii.According to the U.S...
. DiSanto likened the series to "a reality version of Cocktail." Producers sought to capture the allure of living on a tropical island in a state of "permanent vacation."
When filming of Maui Fever began, everyone involved was excited about the potentially vast and beneficial exposure
Publicity
Publicity is the deliberate attempt to manage the public's perception of a subject. The subjects of publicity include people , goods and services, organizations of all kinds, and works of art or entertainment.From a marketing perspective, publicity is one component of promotion which is one...
for Hawaii. According to Hawaii's State Film Commissioner
Film commission
Film commissions are quasi-governmental, non-profit, public organizations that attract motion media production crews to shoot on location in their respective localities, and offer support so that productions can accomplish their work smoothly.- Introduction :Over 300 such organizations are active...
at that time, Donne Dawson, Maui Fevers producers were receptive to community
Community
The term community has two distinct meanings:*a group of interacting people, possibly living in close proximity, and often refers to a group that shares some common values, and is attributed with social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household...
and cultural concerns, and wanted the show to be as authentic
Authentication
Authentication is the act of confirming the truth of an attribute of a datum or entity...
as possible. Maui Film Commissions Benita Brazier also expressed strong optimism regarding Maui Fever, saying she was certain it would "put Maui in a good light," even though she knew there would be "some conflict of interest
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation for an act in the other....
" (due to the usual content of reality television programming). Brazier indicated that she expected the producers to educate themselves about the island and "document the Maui that most visitors will never experience."
Reception
Some critics expressed skepticism as to whether the "reality" in MTV's Maui Fever was real. In the tradition of Laguna Beach and The Hills, Maui Fever has been called "MTV's latest faux-reality semi-scripted hit TV show." Many find that the aggressive editingFilm editing
Film editing is part of the creative post-production process of filmmaking. It involves the selection and combining of shots into sequences, and ultimately creating a finished motion picture. It is an art of storytelling...
tactics, used to mimic the style of a traditional television drama (rather than a reality show), make the scenes feel fabricated. In spite of this criticism, MTV's "reality dramas" have been popular, including Maui Fever. The show's ratings
Nielsen Ratings
Nielsen ratings are the audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research, in an effort to determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States...
were successful, attracting millions of viewers each week.
In Hawaii, Maui Fever garnered a negative response. Even before the series premiered, rumors circulated that the youth and culture of Maui were misrepresented. Objections stemmed from the show's failure to represent the ethnic makeup of Maui. According to the 2000 census, Maui County is 31 percent Asian, 10 percent Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander , is a geographic term to describe the indigenous inhabitants of any of the three major sub-regions of Oceania: Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, these three regions, together with their islands consist of:Polynesia:...
, and 22 percent mixed race. Caucasians
Caucasian race
The term Caucasian race has been used to denote the general physical type of some or all of the populations of Europe, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, Western Asia , Central Asia and South Asia...
account for 33 percent of the county population. However, all seven of the Maui Fever core cast members were caucasian. Due to the lack of racial diversity and the fact that very few of the cast members were long-time residents of Maui, at the time of the show's airing there were online petitions
Internet petition
An Internet petition is a form of petition posted on a website. Visitors to the website in question can add their email addresses or names, and after enough "signatures" have been collected, the resulting letter may be delivered to the subject of the petition, usually via e-mail.-Pros and cons:The...
against it on websites such as MySpace. Locals were also disturbed by the show's sexual content, lack of cultural diversity
Cultural diversity
Cultural diversity is having different cultures respect each other's differences. It could also mean the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole...
and resulting misconceptions about Maui. According to State Film Commissioner Dawson, public reaction to Maui Fever was stronger than the response to any other Hawaii production.
Cast
The core cast of Maui Fever included seven main characters: Chaunte, Cheyne, Anna, Corbin, Anthony, Sean and Jesse. Additionally, the show featured several supporting characters, including: Kevin, Justin, Rachael, Jesse James, Katie, Bryce and Carrie. Everyone in the cast already lived on Maui prior to filming. When the show was initially announced, MTV indicated that the majority of the characters were born and raised on the island. However, it was later revealed that none of the core cast members were Maui-born.Starring characters
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| Chaunte LeBlanc (born c.1987 in the continental United States) moved to Maui at the age of four. She graduated from King Kekaulike High School King Kekaulike High School King Kekaulike High School , home of the Na Ali'i, was established in 1995 and is located in Pukalani, Hawaii. It serves the communities of Haiku, Kula, Makawao, Paia, and Pukalani.-School History & Information:... in Pukalani (on the island of Maui). As of the time of filming Maui Fever, Chaunte worked as a restaurant hostess at Leilani's in Kaanapali. According to MTV, she had a "rough childhood," which contributed to her fear of commitment and distaste for being "tied down." Anthony was her on-again/off-again boyfriend throughout Maui Fever. On the show Chaunte often told Anthony she wanted to be "just friends," but also found herself upset by the idea of him dating anyone else. |
| Cheyne Magnusson (born c.1983 in Southern California Southern California Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego... ) moved to Hawaii with his family at the age of seven. He graduated from Lahainaluna High School Lahainaluna High School Lahainaluna High School is a grade 9-12 school located in Lahaina , Hawaii. It is the oldest post-secondary school west of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1831 as a Protestant missionary school, originally named Lahainaluna Seminary... in Lahaina (on the island of Maui). His father is professional skateboard Skateboard A skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used primarily for the activity of skateboarding. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 1960s,... er Tony Magnusson Tony Magnusson Tony Magnusson , is an Swedish semi-retired professional skateboarder and part-owner of Osiris Shoes. Magnusson gained significant fame throughout the 1980s by inventing several tricks and becoming one of the first professional skateboarders to start a rider-owned company.-Youth:Magnusson was born... . Cheyne is a professional surfer, with sponsorships from Body Glove Body Glove Body Glove International, LLC is a major surf/skateboard/watersports brand started in the United States. Body Glove was founded in 1953 by twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell. The brothers invented the very first practical wetsuit in the early 1950s in the back of their Redondo Beach, California... , Osiris Osiris Osiris is an Egyptian god, usually identified as the god of the afterlife, the underworld and the dead. He is classically depicted as a green-skinned man with a pharaoh's beard, partially mummy-wrapped at the legs, wearing a distinctive crown with two large ostrich feathers at either side, and... shoes, Dragon Dragon A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern... and Borst Surfboards. Cheyne, also an excellent skateboarder, appeared in the film Lords of Dogtown Lords of Dogtown Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 biographical film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, written by Stacy Peralta. The film is based on the story of "The Z-Boys", an influential group of skateboarders who revolutionized the sport... and did his own skating. On Maui Fever Cheyne was at the center of a love triangle between his girlfriend Rachael and his ex-girlfriend Anna. He also was the show's narrator. |
| Anna Stimson (born c.1986 in the United States) moved to Maui from Oregon Oregon Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern... in 2003. On Maui Fever, she was Chaunte's roommate and a fellow restaurant hostess. It was revealed on Maui Fever that Anna's father and Chaunte's father both died prior to the time of the show, which was another common bond between the girls. Anna and Chaunte were "partners-in-crime," usually appearing together in scenes. Throughout the series, Anna struggled with her lingering feelings for ex-boyfriend Cheyne. Anna remained close to Cheyne even after he started dating Rachael, resulting in much drama. Regarding the experience of filming Maui Fever, Anna has admitted that she often forgot the cameras were rolling. According to Anna, some days after shooting she reviewed the events in her mind and thought to herself "What did I just do?" |
| David Corbin (born c.1982 in California), goes by his last name on Maui Fever. He has lived in Hawaii since the age of six and grew up on the Big Island. Corbin, a musician, expressed hope that Maui Fever would boost his rising career. Corbin's main passion is to work with people in a professional capacity, such as in the field of real estate. Corbin was referred to as the clown of the Maui Fever group. He was often shown surfing the beaches of Hawaii. |
| Anthony Vicar (born c.1987 on the Big Island, Hawaii) was raised on the island of Hawaiʻi. He later moved to Maui and became good friends with Cheyne. Like Cheyne, Anthony graduated from Lahainaluna High School Lahainaluna High School Lahainaluna High School is a grade 9-12 school located in Lahaina , Hawaii. It is the oldest post-secondary school west of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1831 as a Protestant missionary school, originally named Lahainaluna Seminary... on the island of Maui. During the filming of Maui Fever Anthony lived in a loft space in Cheyne's apartment. Anthony, an artist, was portrayed as the somewhat reserved member of the cast. He and Chaunte began dating before the start of filming. One of the featured storylines on Maui Fever followed Anthony's discomfort with Chaunte's party-girl behavior and demands for "space" from him. With respect to his appearance on the show, Anthony has said "I'm comfortable with who I am. I don't care. They can make me out for who they want." |
| Sean McClenahan (born c.1982 in the continental United States) moved to Maui in 2000. As of February, 2007, Sean was working at the Hula Grill Kaanapali restaurant. When the cast of Maui Fever came under criticism for the carefree partying featured on the show, the restaurant's general manager defended Sean's character, saying that he was "a great server, . . . charming and very nice," even though the show did not depict him as a hard worker. Most often, Sean was shown surfing and flirting with tourist chicks. After one of Chaunte's breaks from Anthony during Maui Fever, Sean made a move on her with an invitation to go out for a good "steak and lob." While filming Sean grew tired of the crowds that would gather to watch and said he could see how being famous "could get annoying." |
| Jesse Beyer (born c.1985 in the midwest United States) moved to Maui from Chicago in 2004. Prior to shooting Maui Fever, Jesse moved in with his good friend Corbin and become part of the Kaanapali crew. Still, he often felt like the proverbial fish out of water. He was often featured on the show picking up girls with Corbin, but eventually found himself breaking the Maui Fever crew's number one rule: don't fall for a tourist. |
Supporting characters
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| Kevin Sullivan was friends with Corbin, Jesse James and the rest of the cast. He played a supporting role on the cast, encouraging others to hook up with tourists. Memorably, on episode two of Maui Fever, Kevin threw a party at his large, beautiful house. |
| Justin Dutro, Cheyne's friend, helped Cheyne put together an impromptu party for Anthony after one of his splits from Chaunte. |
| Rachael appeared on Maui Fever as Cheyne's girlfriend. On the show, she did not like Cheyne and his ex-girlfriend Anna to spend time together. Rachael is employed as a wedding planner. She has a pet cat. |
| Jesse James, a friend of Kevin, often was seen surfing on Maui Fever. In episode four, Jesse James walks in on Kevin when he is trying to hook up with a tourist, ruining Kevin's game. |
| Katie Vreedenburgh, a friend of Anna and Chaunte, was seen on several episodes of Maui Fever. She came clubbing with the girls in episode five and helped them get ready for their Mardi Gras party on episode seven. |
| Bryce (born c.1989) was a friend of Anthony. On Maui Fever, Chaunte took an interest in Bryce and hooked up with him, even though he was only seventeen years old at the time (and a friend of her sometimes boyfriend). This put a strain on relations between Bryce and Anthony. |
| Carrie is referred to as "Jesse's girl" on Maui Fever. She moves to Maui from Seattle in episode three. |
Episodes
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Pukalani, Hawaii Pukalani is a census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 7,380 at the 2000 census. The general volcano-slope region, including nearby Makawao and Kula, is referred to as upcountry by locals, and is one of the four major population centers on Maui, the other... with Sean. The next day, Sean tells Kevin that things got out of hand up-country with Chaunte, who spent most of the night on the phone with Anthony. Chaunte tells Anna that Sean “crossed the line” by pushing her to hook up. At Kevin’s party that night Chaunte repeatedly has to push away Sean. Eventually, she calls over Anthony, who demands that Sean apologize to Chaunte. Sean does not want to cause trouble with his buddy, so he complies. Chaunte and Anthony go swimming together the next day. |
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Cheyne catches a fish dinner for himself and Rachael. They discuss Rachael's upcoming birthday party. Cheyne runs into Anna while shopping for Rachael's gift. Anna makes suggestions, including a tiara. Cheyne urges Anna to come to the party. Anthony and Cheyne are chilling with some girls. Chaunte rolls up, angry that Anthony stood her up for lunch. Anthony leaves with Chaunte. At Rachael's party Anna feels awkward around the birthday girl, who is wearing a tiara from Cheyne. Chaunte sees Anthony talking to a certain girl who often calls him. Chaunte pulls him aside and demands that he not speak to the girl, even though he only considers her a friend. The next day Anthony tells Chaunte that he needs a break because they fight too much. She agrees to it, but warns Anthony that she might not be there when he’s ready for the break to end. |
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Chanute lies to Anthony about her plans, saying she is going to bed early, but he suspects she is up to something. That evening at the club Chaunte fends off Nick’s advances. He eventually gets kicked out for arguing over drinks, but the girls keep the party going. The next day Anna and Chaunte discuss their issues with guys and fathers. Later, Chaunte makes a surprise stop to see Anthony. |
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Later, at a beach party, things between Cheyne and Anna heat up and they decide to go back to her place for an “after-party.” Rachael makes a surprise appearance and Cheyne tells her that he wants to be single. She storms off. Cheyne returns to the beach and makes out with Anna. They go to Anna's place, but Rachael makes another surprise appearance outside. Cheyne goes out to talk to her in her car. After a few minutes, Cheyne has enough and goes back in the house, where the love-fest continues with Anna, while Rachael goes home to cry. |
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Anna and Chaunte decide to have a Mardi Gras Mardi Gras The terms "Mardi Gras" , "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday... -themed house party without Anthony and Cheyne. While working on a cake, Chaunte tells Anna and Katie she likes Bryce, Anthony's good friend. They tease Chaunte for liking a younger guy. At the party, Anthony shows up just in time to bust Chaunte and Bryce hooking up. Anthony tries to hunt down Bryce, but he makes a getaway in Chaunte's car. While getting her hair braided the next day, Chaunte tells Anna that she doesn't want to fight with Anthony anymore. After receiving an apology from Cheyne on her voicemail, Rachael invites him over to talk. He apologizes again and confesses to hooking up with Anna the night before. At Rachael’s request, Cheyne calls Anna and leaves a message saying he will not see her anymore. Rachael leaves for Oahu Oahu Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast... to clear her mind and think about whether she will take back Cheyne. |
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Anna and Chaunte are shocked to hear that Rachael is moving in with Cheyne. At a beach party that day, Anna notices that she and Rachael are wearing the same sunglasses; Anna immediately tosses her designer shades in the sand, saying she’s over them. Anna catches Rachael on her way out of the party and apologizes for hooking up with Cheyne, but Rachael gives her the cold shoulder and goes off to work. Cheyne shows up while Anna is giving Chaunte and Jesse the dish on Rachael's attitude. Anna confronts him too. Cheyne tells her that he's serious about cutting off contact with her, saying that his relationship with Rachael is more important than his friendship with Anna. At the beach, Cheyne observes Chaunte and Bryce talking, so he approaches them and tells them that Anthony is on his way over. They shrug it off. When Anthony arrives and sees Chaunte with Bryce, he instantly splits. Cheyne pulls Bryce aside and tells him to back off from Chaunte and almost causes a fight. Later, Anthony goes over to Chaunte's place to get his stuff back, as he prepares to leave for art school in Oahu. They hug and make-up. |
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The next morning, Chaunte wakes Anthony to take him to the airport. They stop on the way to watch the sunrise and talk about how much they will miss each other. Chaunte apologizes for hurting him, telling him that she loves him. Then Chaunte drops Anthony off at the airport where he is bound for Oahu. After surfing, Cheyne sees Anna leaving work. The two talk, but nothing is resolved. Anna is once again left in tears, knowing things might never be the same. |
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