Summerland
"Where There Is A Will There's A Wave"
#2.7 Season 2, Episode 7
"Leaving Playa Linda"
#2.8 Season 2, Episode 8
Original Air Date April 11, 2005

Shawn Christian
as
"Johnny Durant"

      It is all about "second chances" as Johnny gets ready for the grand opening of his restaurant, "The Sandbar".  Ava stops by the restaurant  and  is warmly greeted by Johnny. He tells her he is pretty happy right now. Ava assumes that it is because Simon is now out of their picture, but she is unpleasantly surprised to find out Johnny has moved in with his business partner, Mona.  Ava attends the grand opening of the restaurant. Her eyes light up when Johnny begins his speech. He wants to recognize someone special, who has helped make it all possible. But when Johnny honors Mona as the driving force by his side, Ava turns to go home. Johnny glances up and catches Ava quietly leaving. After the opening, Johnny stops by the house and finds Ava. During the conversation, Ava drops a hint to Johnny for him to move back home.  At first Johnny thinks Ava is kidding, but when he realizes she is serious, Johnny blows up. He can't! He reminds Ava that she picked Simon and told him to move on and that's what he did.  Johnny slowly leaves the room, but stops in the doorway to somberly tell Ava goodbye. Ava cries.