The following scenes on video are both Classic Retro Quola neither of which would have transcribed well so were never included in the "Retro Quola" section. Both scenes are less about the written word than the chemistry between the two actors and the special magic between the characters.
| ST CROIX aired July 1982
Click Image to download Quicktime Movie Making use of the connection between Quola and classic films, this scene was directed in a style similar to the famous beach kiss in the film "From Here to Eternity". It was shot on location on the island of St. Croix. This scene delivered the payoff first kiss of Mr. McCord (what Nola called Quint at the time) and Nola. After months of exasperating and interrupted "almost kisses", the fans were about at the end of their wits waiting for that first kiss, which would be the first acknowledgment to each other that their relationship truly was much more than just professional and that they were in fact falling in love. Quinton and Nola were scuba diving off the shores of St. Croix looking for maps that went down with a Phoenician barge centuries prior. The maps were as to the whereabouts of the "temple of gold" that Quint spent most of his adult life trying to find. Quint drilled Nola on scuba diving safety, but Nola's curiosity got the better of her and against advice went off on her own to investigate. While exploring on her own, Nola got trapped as her oxygen supply quickly ran out. At the last minute Quint found Nola and rescued her. He pulled her up onto the beach as she coughed and gasped for air. Quint was terrified and could no longer keep his feelings for Nola secret. After comforting and relaxing her, Quint admitted how much Nola meant to him and how precious she was to him. Nola trembled at his proclamations. Then finally the long awaited moment happened and they kissed . . . gently at first, but then more intensely. It was a classic pay off moment that was definitely worth the wait. After the delicious kiss they both admitted how long they had waited for that moment as they embraced milking every moment. Quint begged Nola to never put her life in danger again as Nola delivered her trademark sighs. The ice had been broken, but just when would she stop calling him Mr. McCord and get on a first name basis?
| HOLLYWOOD aired January 1983
Click Image to download Quicktime Movie This scene is definitely the "steamiest" Quola scene ever. This was the first scene where Quint and Nola dealt with their physical passions for one another. This was also a significant scene because a whole other side of Quint was exposed. It was an exciting new dimension that had an intense sexuality which only added to his mysterious, adventurous and romantic persona. It was a revelation that was intended to surprise Nola and the viewers. It was such a shocking contrast that it was almost like seeing a whole new Quint and in turn we saw a whole new Nola. A Nola that was maybe not nearly as experienced as she or the viewer thought. This scene in many ways was very instrumental ironically enough in Nola reclaiming her innocence which for a romantic heroine in the early 80's was very important One of Quinton's gifts to Nola for Christmas 1982 was a trip to Hollywood. Quint still had some things from his past to settle before he and Nola could truly start their lives together, but at this point in their relationship there were no secrets about how they both felt for each other. They were completely and utterly in love. The Hollywood trip was a great opportunity for them to be alone together and to do what people in love alone and together do. Nola of course visited with Gracie and saw the sights of Hollywood, but Quint's attentions were her main interest and vice versa. One early evening after a busy day of shopping Nola comes out her room and into the suite dressed in a black negligee that she just purchased. She pretends to pour herself some wine and poses before the mirror practicing what she will say and do fully preparing to play the seductress should Quint emerge from his room. She seductively reclines on the couch, but to no avail as Quint does not appear. She moves to the terrace in disappointment. Within a few moments Quinton makes his way out of his room decked out in sexy white silk pajamas opened to the waist sans ascot and with an expression on his face that left his intentions perfectly clear. Still unnoticed by Nola he checks the wine and then quietly utters Nola's name. She quickly turns to him and is stunned by the man that meets her eyes. The tone of his voice and the look in his eyes leave nothing up for debate. She is barely able to speak as she stutters to speak to him. His intensity not waning for a second, he pours them both wine and proclaims his love and admiration almost paralyzing Nola as she just slightly quivers from this unexpected intensity. An intensity that almost frightened her. They kiss deeply and then Quint slowly starts to undo the wrap around her negligee as they fall to the couch prepared to satisfy their passions until the dreaded ring of the phone interupts. Quint seems completely ready to ignore it, but Nola answers it saying that it could be about the baby (i.e. Anastasia). The call is from Rebecca who with the most horrendous timing in the world decides to finally reveal that she has her voice back (See "Quola History" for more about that) putting an end to the scene and delaying the inevitable. The inevitable which never did occur until their wedding night almost six months later!!! This was an exasperating scene, but extremely Classic and TOTALLY in keeping with the romance of Quola. |
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