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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 21, 2007 15:10:36 GMT -5
LOLOL, I had a dream I updated the 30's. I just jumped on to see if thee posted any reply and I was stunned to find out, "Hey! What happened to my post?!" Geez, I've gotta cut back on that soup...
I'll come up with a reply to-night...hopefully.
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Post by Ajax on Jan 21, 2007 15:41:34 GMT -5
aww, that's okay, no problem You're still on the liquid diet from the wisdom teeth surgery? I hated that, and the fact that they told me in two days I could go back to normal food, yeah...it didn't work out too well...Feel better soon pally!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 21, 2007 15:50:28 GMT -5
I know! Two days?! No way, my teeth ache just looking at solid food... But thanks pally, I'll come up with a good one
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Post by Ajax on Jan 21, 2007 17:33:55 GMT -5
lol you had better! Nah, just take your time...don't worry.
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 21, 2007 18:03:35 GMT -5
*Megg walks into the kitchen and leans up against the kitchen sink.*
I can't believe this is happening to all of us.... Deeds is gone, Kim's pregnant, Lawson's replaced Deeds, Dean and I are getting married and strange, Jerry isn't part of the gang anymore. Things are changing and time is ticking by, but I never thought it would turn out like this!
*Dean walks in, wiping at his eyes. He notices Megg standing near the kitchen window above the sink, no doubt lost in thought as well. He clears his throat and shakes off the tears.*
Dean: *Walks up behind Megg and runs his hands around her waist* How did it go?
Megg: *Runs her hands across his and turns around, facing him* She's...she's pregnant, Dean.
*Dean looks at her with wide eyes*
Dean: The poor kid...does Lawson kno--did Deeds know?
Megg: *Shakes her head* I don't know, I didn't ask. But she's really going through it. I don't know what to do for her!
Dean: Like I said before, there really isn't much we can do. Say, do you think it'd be a good idea to take her out for dinner?
Megg: She'd probably decline. You saw how she was at breakfast.
Dean: Well, what are we gonna do about the wedding?
Megg: *Looks up* Oh, I forgot, we didn't even tell them!
Dean: Yeah, but what are we gonna do about it?
Megg: What do you mean?
Dean: We can't have the wedding this soon to Deed's death. We'll have to postpone...
Megg: *Sits down hard on the chair* But we planned so hard for this, Dean...
Dean: *Takes her in his arms and holds her close* I know sweetheart, but do you really think Kim will enjoy being maid of honor at her best friends' wedding a month after her husband died? Let's invite her to dinner to-night and talk it over, maybe we could come to an arrangement that works for all of us.
*He smiles sweetly and runs his finger over her cheek softly*
Dean: How does that sound?
Megg: *Nods* But I still don't know how we're gonna get her out of the house...
***BACK ON THE SHIP***
*The doctor walks in to find the nurse flirting with Deeds and he gives her a warning look*
Doctor: Miss Stapleton, will you go fetch me some clean blankets in the other room?
Miss S.: Yes, sir, right away...
*She embarrassedly walks out of the room and closes the door behind her*
Doctor: *Looks to Deeds* You better get some rest, ol' boy, you look worn out.
Deeds: Yeah, I don't feel too good...
Doctor: I'll let you rest in my cabin for the night. We'll get you fixed up and ready to go by tomorrow afternoon, how does that sound?
Deeds: *Nods* Sure, doc. Thanks.
*Deeds walks out onto the dock and finds the Doctor's cabin and walks inside*
*He looks around and immediately memories come flooding back about a wedding and that mystery girl...*
*He tries to follow the thought as far as he can, but it cuts short and fades away.*
*He walks over to the bed and lays down, gazing at the ceiling.*
Deeds: If she knew me, then why hasn't she tried contacting me? I have no recollection of this woman. For all I know this picture was someone else's, these clothes were someone elses.... I've been in the wa--
*He stops and takes the picture out of his pocket, gazing into her eyes and replaying that voice over and over again*
I love you! ...Don't let go! Please...
*The plead and urgent tone in her voice sends shivers down his spine. The voice echoes, getting fainter as time passes by. He loses grasp of it once more, left in confusion and loneliness....*
*He gazes once more at the photo and smiles weakly, setting it on the nightstand, next to his bed. He falls asleep while replaying the only memory he has of this mystery woman...the sound of her voice, telling him that she loves him...and to never let go.*
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Post by Ajax on Jan 21, 2007 18:56:45 GMT -5
Dean: I think we can do it....We'll figured something out.
Megg: How did things go with Lawson?
Dean: *sighs* alright...I guess...*looks down at the floor, fighting back the memories of the story that he had told Lawson*
Megg: *hugs Dean and holds him close, noticing the puffiness of his eyes. She knows he's been crying but doesn't bring it up. Dean holds her close to him as well* Why.....Why does it seem like our world is changing so quickly and...there's just nothing we can do about it!
Dean: *strokes her hair* I don't know honey...I just don't know...
Megg: *sighs* I wish I could just come up with a solution for this mess...for everyone!
The two stand in the kitchen, holding each other close, just taking in the moment. Lawson lays on the couch in the living room staring at the ceiling, trying to get away from his thoughts. If I could just escape my thoughts for a moment..I don't want to be Lawson Deeds anymore..the terrible son...the black sheep.... He yawns, after all, it's been two days without sleep. Two agonizing days of those haunting memories playing back in his mind. Dean seems to have found peace...why can't I? He closes his eyes, but keeps seeing Longfellows staring back into his...Those eyes I'll never forget... And once more the tears start as Lawson passes out from exhaustion on the couch
***BACK ON THE HMS COOPER***
*The Nurse returns with the gauze*
Nurse: Here you are doctor *she sets it down on his desk*
Doctor: You know the reason I sent you away...
Nurse: *snippity* An' I don't suppose it weren't fer gauze neither! (lol, it sounds so redneck, but I'm trying to make it sound English)
Doctor: *drops his pen* You do realize that nurses, under their oath, are not supposed to take up relations with patients...do I stand clear?
Nurse: Yeah, well, doesn't it also state that yer not supposed to take up with the doctors they just 'appen to be staffed under...don't it?!
Doctor: *Stands up quickly, enraged* You leave US outta this!
Nurse: *purses her lips and digs her nails into her palms* I'm afraid there never was an "us," Doctor!
Doctor: 'ow could you?! I loved you Jan...I still love you! *brings Jan S. close to him, holding her by the arms, and gives her a passionate kiss, hoping to change her mind*
Nurse: *Fights her way out of the kiss and gives him a dead serious look, smacking him across the face* Good day, Doctor! *she exits the room, slamming the door behind her*
Doctor: *rubs his face where she hit him and squints his eyes, and purses his lips in anger at the nurse, standing in disbelief*
***IN THE DOCTORS CABIN***
Keeps seeing that beautiful, ephemereal face...He dreams of himself and this woman sitting at a small cafe...somewhere...but where? His mind keeps asking unconsciencly. Suddenly, it's like a camera lens zooming out to reveal a whole picture...who is the man and woman opposite them? Why are they there, why are they so happy, holding hands, laughing? Who are all of these people...
Deeds: *mumbles in his sleep* every step I take will be to bring myself closer to you Kim...
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 21, 2007 23:52:07 GMT -5
*Kim walks out of the bedroom and notices Dean and Megg sitting at the kitchen table*
Kim: Oh...hey you guys.
*Megg and Dean look up and give her a warm smile*
Dean: Well hiya Kim.
Megg: How are you feeling?
Kim: *Voice a little raspy from crying* Oh, I'm all right. Just came out to get a glass of water...
*Dean nudges Megg*
Megg: Oh, right. *Clears throat* Hey, Kim?
Kim: *Grabs a glass and fills it with water from the sink* Yeah?
Megg: Well, Dean and I were wondering if you'd like to come to dinner with us...
Kim: Oh, Megg, I don't know. I don't really feel up to it.
Megg: *Looks down disappointed* It's kind of a special occasion and it would really make you feel better once you get out of this stuffy old house.
Kim: What about Lawson?
Megg: He looks like he'll be out for quite a while....And we won't be gone too long, just a quick meal.
Kim: *Runs her thumb over the water glass and looks to Megg* All right, but could we just go to a quiet restaraunt? No noise or music.
Megg: Absolutely none, I promise.
Kim: *Deep sigh* All right, I'll go get dressed.
*She walks into her bedroom and reaches into her suitcase, scanning the clothing as a tear wells up in her eye*
*She sits down on the bed hard and begins to sob*
Kim: I can't begin a new life without you! I can't step foot into that world without you by my side, holding me upright and keeping me safe...Deeds, I need you and I can't take the loneliness.
*Through her dark thoughts she begins to contemplate suicide but she realizes it's not an option, seeing she's with child now.... But if were her and only her, the outcome would be a lot different.*
*Megg walks into the room and closes the door behind her*
Megg: We really appreciate you doing this, Kim. We know you didn't have to.
Kim: *Smiles weakly* I guess it is for the best that I get out....I'm just a little afraid.
Megg: Afraid of what?
Kim: Falling apart.
***Back on the ship***
*The next morning the doctor walks into the cabin and checks Deed's temperature*
Doctor: How are you feeling this morning?
Deeds: I've felt better...
Doctor: Jen--I mean the nurse has breakfast ready for you. Are you up to it?
Deeds: I guess so....
*The doctor gets up and tries to help Deeds up*
Deeds: Doc, that woman....
Doctor: Yes?
Deeds: How will I ever find her? I mean...I don't even know where I've come from.
Doctor: Your heart will guide you.
Deeds: How--
Doctor: That's all you need to know. The rest is completely up to you.
Deeds: *Chuckles* I guess you're right. Thanks doc.
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Post by Ajax on Jan 22, 2007 13:17:56 GMT -5
Megg: *touches her shoulder in a friendly manner* Don't worry darling. You'll be fine...we can postpone again if you like...
Kim: No...We can go...
Megg: *gives her a smile and leaves the room to go find Dean and tell him we're going when she hears the doorbell ring* I've got it! *she walks to the door and opens it*
Jerry: Before you slam the door in my face, please...
Megg: *looks at him aghast and slams the door and turns to walk away then stops and walks back to the door and opens it finding Jerry there again* What do you want?! *she tries to to scream but in a hushed tone*
Jerry: You.
Megg: Well you can't have me, I belong to Dean now...
Jerry: Oh...belong? Does he own you or do you actually love him, Megg?!
Megg: OH?! I don't have to stand here and take this!
Jerry: Just answer my question...DO...YOU...LOVE...HIM!?
Megg: Of course I love him!
Jerry: *walks in and goes to sit on the couch but sees Lawson sleeping there, and gives Megg a shooting glance and then takes a seat in a matching chair close to the couch* Why?
Megg: What do you think you're doing?! What do you mean why? Why?! Because I do, that's why!
Jerry: Then why did you love me?
Megg: *looks at him in disbelief* Jerome Levitch, I don't know what God-given right you think you are exercising by barging into my home and interrogating me like the....like the Spanish Inquisition! (*queue Monty Python music* NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION...AMONG OUR WEAPONRY...lol j/k)
Jerry: You never gave me answers...you just walked out of my life and now I want answers
Megg: And you think this is the way to get them?!
Jerry: are you sure you want to marry him?
Megg: Jerry! Yes!
Jerry: Because I remember saying, "see other people," not "marry other people!"
Megg: I'm sorry, but I can't choose who I fall in love with...people change, I changed, you've changed!
Jerry: I haven't....
Megg: Cheating on me...you don't think you've changed?! I call that a major change Jer...a very major change...
Dean: *calls down* Everything alright down there darlin'?
Megg: Just fine...Look, you have to leave...
Jerry: *sits and shakes his head no* Not until I get my answers....Megg...I still love you!
***BACK ON THE HMS COOPER***
Deeds: So, where is this ship headed?
Doctor: We're stopping of at London and then going on to Denmark.
Deeds: Do you mind if I get off at London?
Doctor: If you feel you are well enough. I'll check you over the night before we stop and if you are up to the medical standards, I'll let you go...
Deeds: Thank you doctor...*he turns to walk away and go to his cabin to figure things out. He sits on the edge of the bed and the image of the man and the woman come back to him* Where are they? *he can see their lips moving, they're talking and having a good time, but he can't make out what they are saying. He punches the wall and breaksdow in anger and frustration* WHY CAN'T I FIGURE ANY OF THIS OUT?!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 22, 2007 15:37:48 GMT -5
*Dean walks down the stairs and notices Jerry sitting in the living room*
Dean: What is he doing here?
Megg: He won't leave!
Dean: Hey pal, you better get outta here...
Jerry: *Stands up and gets in Dean's face* And if I don't?
Dean: *Pulls Jerry by the collar and sneers* You'll save us the hassle of having to go out for dinner.
Jerry: *Scoffs* You wouldn't.
Dean: Don't think we wouldn't, pal.
Jerry: *Looks at Megg in disbelief* You love this guy?
Megg: *Nods and wraps her arms around his* Yes, Jerry, I do.
Jerry: *Laughs* I can't believe you did this to me...
Megg: Did this to you?! Jerry, you cheated on me with some other woman! Dean helped me through a very difficult time in my life.... I love him very much and there's nothing you can do or say that would make me change my mind, now please leave.
Jerry: *Looks to Dean then back to Megg* So that's it?
Megg: *Nods* I'm afraid so, Jerry.
Jerry: Fine, then. I'll see ya' around.
*He storms out of the house and slams the door.*
*Kim rushes out of her room and looks to Megg*
Kim: What was that?
Megg: Just Jerry...
Kim: What was he doing here?
Megg: Nothing, he's just trying to cause more trouble. He won't be back, don't worry.
Kim: Megg, knowing Jerry...he'll definitely be back.
*Megg looks to Dean then back to the door, taking a deep sigh*
That's what I'm afraid of...
***Back on the ship***
*The nurse hears the loud thud and quickly rushes into the room*
Nurse: What's going on?
Deeds: *Looks to the woman and sits down hard on the bed* Oh, nothing, I'm just frustrated and confused...
Nurse: Oh, I'm sorry love, still thinkin' about that girl, eh?
Deeds: *Looks down and nods* Yes.
Nurse: Do you really love her?
Deeds: *Chuckles* I don't even know her...
*The nurse sits down next to Deeds*
Nurse: I wish there were something I could do...
*The nurse lightly rubs her arm against his and looks up, gazing into his eyes*
*He gazes back into hers and smiles faintly*
*She leans in for a kiss but he pulls away, regaining his composure*
Deeds: I'm sorry, I can't.
Nurse: *Embarrassed* That's all right, *weakly chuckles* I understand.
*She quickly walks out of the room and closes the door*
*Deeds holds his head in his hands as tries to piece the puzzle of his life back together...*
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Post by Ajax on Jan 22, 2007 18:36:08 GMT -5
Megg: I'm sorry, but I don't really feel like going to dinner tonight...
Dean: *pats her hand, her arms still wrapped around his* You sure darlin'?
Kim: You shouldn't let him get ya down pally...go out, have a good time...
Dean: *looks to Megg, hopeful*
Megg: *sighs* Oh, I suppose...It'll get my mind off of things...
Dean: That's my girl *kisses her lightly*
Megg: Well, let's get this show on the road...what'dya say?!
Kim: *smiles for the first time in what seems like forever*
*the three of them walk out and get in Dean's blue cadillac (that was what he drove wasn't it? Anyways, it was a sexy car lol) and they drive to dinner*
***AT JERRY'S PLACE***
How can I get her back? I did it once...but how can I do it again? There's gotta be a way...somehow she's gotta see through him. I just wanna make her see that I still love her. She's the only one for me and I can't go on with this....this emptiness...this loneliess...from the moment she'd gone.
Jerry: *picks up the paper and opens it, turning to the local section, seeing if there's anything else about their wedding when he reads* LOCAL MAN MISSING: WAS IT AN ACCIDENT? *he reads on, remembering seeing Lawson at Megg's house. What was that strange scratch on his head? He reads on* A Mr. Longfellow Deeds, recently of this city, was reported missing off of the coast of New York State on Thursday. He and his wife, Mrs. Kim Deeds, were returning by boat from their engagement trip to Italy. It is reported that Mr. Deeds fell over the railing of the ship and has not been seen since. Anyone who may have any clues are asked to contact the local police department. And what a fool I made of myself...what a time they all must be going through...
***BACK ABOARD THE HMS COOPER***
Deeds: *walks into the doctors office* Have my parents been informed of my injury?
Doctor: Why no...*the doctor sighs He still thinks he's in the war. He'll never be able to get off of this ship at London Unfortunately, the War Department has neglected that so far...
Deeds: Well, could I send a wire to them then?
Doctor: *A glimmer of hope in his eye* what's the address? *Deeds tells him and the Doctor takes the message* Say..if you remember where your parents live, why don't you go to them? I'm sure they could point you to where your wife is!
Deeds: They don't know about her...
Doctor: Yet...Why don't we send you there?
Deeds: *smiles* I'd love to see them. I hope they still think favorably of me...they didn't want me to join the war you know?
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 22, 2007 19:18:51 GMT -5
*They finally arrive at a small little restaraunt at the edge of town. They walk in and get approached by one of the waitresses*
Waitress: Dinner for 3?
*Kim's heart suddenly grows cold, Three? The numbers aren't even anymore. I'll always be the odd one without Deeds.*
Megg: Yes, thank you.
*The waitress brings the three to an empty table by the back and hands out the menus*
Waitress: Anything to drink?
Megg: Yes, I'll have a coke.
Dean: I'll have a scotch on the rocks.
*The waitress looks to Kim*
Kim: Water, please.
*The waitress nods and walks away with the drink orders*
Megg: So, Kim, you like the place?
Kim: *Gives a weak smile* Yes, it's nice.
Dean: You doing all right? Anything we can do?
Kim: No, I'll be all right...
*The three continue on with their chit-chat for a while until the meal comes*
Kim: Oh, Megg, what did you want to talk to me about?
Megg: What?
Kim: You said you wanted to talk with me about something at the restaraunt...what is it?
Megg: Oh.
*She gets a wide smile on her face and looks to Dean*
Megg: Well, Dean and I--
Lawson: KIM!
*Kim turns around in her chair and finds Lawson waving her down*
Lawson: *To waitress* Just let me in for a minute, I have to talk to someone...
*He walks up to Kim and pants wildly*
Lawson: Kim, I had to talk to you...
Kim: Lawson, you're being very rude, Megg was just about to tell me something...
Lawson: I had a dream that Longfellow is still alive.
Kim: Lawson, please!
Lawson: I know it sounds stupid but my dreams always come true!
Kim: *Starts sobbing* Lawson, he's dead, all right!? I've come to realize he isn't coming back--
Lawson: But Ki--
Kim: He's gone! Stop torturing me! My husband is dead and there's nothing we can do about it. *Sob* Not you or--or your dreams or anything else can bring him back into my arms safely. My child will never have a father, Lawson, and do you know why? *Continues to sob, her voice cracking* Because the day I stepped foot off that ship I swore I would never fall in love with another man. And Lawson Deeds, I don't care what you say, but I want you to pack your bags and be out that house by the time I get back, and I never want to see you alive again.
*Kim gets up from the table and in a huff, walks into the bathroom*
Lawson: *Looks to Dean* I didn't mean to make her angry. I-I was just--
Dean: Lawson, the girl just lost her husband and found out she's pregnant.... She's having to deal with a lot right now and saying you had a dream that he's coming back is hurting her deep inside, you understand?
Lawson: *Nods* Yes...
Dean: *Gets up and walks Lawson outside, hailing for a taxi* You better do as she says, pally. I know she can be a little harsh, but maybe it is best if you go visit your parents. She just needs a little time to cool off.
Lawson: Thanks, Dean. Tell her I didn't mean to hurt her feelings, all right?
Dean: *Nods, giving him a pat on the back* Don't worry, I'll tell her.
***Back on the Ship***
Doctor: It's a plan, then. We'll drop you off in London and I'll set you up with a plane ticket home.
Deeds: Thanks, doc. I don't know what I'd do without ya'...
Docotor: Still be floating in the ocean, I'd suppose...
Deeds: *Chuckles* Yeah...
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Post by Ajax on Jan 23, 2007 12:18:00 GMT -5
Megg: *shoots Lawson a menacing glance and walks into the bathroom to find Kim* Kim?
Kim: *says nothing but sobs*
Megg: *walks over to her, standing by the sink* I'm sure he didn't mean it that way...
Kim: How could he not mean it in any way but to hurt me? From the day I met that man all he has done is hurt me! Hurt me, Hurt his family...and now...now....*she screams* HE KILLED LONGFELLOW! HE KILLED LONGFELLOW!
Megg: *holds her, she's still sobbing* Shhh, shhh...there was nothing that could be done...I wish we could have been there, could have helped, and I'm sorry that we weren't, but none of this is anyones fault!
Kim: It's Lawson's! I never want to see that man again!
Megg: Does he have anywhere to go, I mean, before you kick him outta my house?
Kim: He has parents here or something, he can go live with them for all I care!
Megg: Will they accept him?
Kim: I don't care if they do or not, I don't want him anywhere near me or my child!
Megg: I suppose you have that right...
Kim: *wipes her eyes* I have every right! *she storms out of the bathroom and goes back to the table, taking a seat*
Megg: *looks around to find Dean, and sees him walking back through the door*
Dean: *sits next to Megg* Sorry, I just got Lawson a taxi. He's going to go to his parents and break the news to them. *looks to Kim* He wants me to tell you that he didn't mean to hurt you.
Kim: *rolls her eyes* Yeah, I've heard that before!
Dean: Just give him the benefit of the doubt...you're both going through a tough time and maybe he just wants to hang on to any glimpse of hope that he has...
Kim: *nods*
*The three continue small chit-chat for awhile*
Kim: Oh! What were you guys going to tell me?
Megg: *smiles and takes Dean's hand* Well, Dean and I...We're getting married!
Kim: *smiles, thinking of her own short marriage, sadness filling her whole being, but still manages the smile for the both of them* Aww, congratulations you guys! I'm so happy for you!
Megg: Well, that's not all...I want you to be my maid of honor!
Kim: Oh, I couldn't possi---
Megg: *smiles* Oh, just say yes!
Kim: *smiles back and touches Megg's hand in a friendly manner* Yes!
Megg: *hugs Kim* Thank you!
***BACK ON THE HMS COOPER***
The boat is pulling into dock at London
Doctor: *hands him some papers* Here is a letter stating that you are well enough to travel alone, being in your condition and here is the plane ticket. I wrote down your parents address incase it goes too. Here are the directions to the airport. *shakes Deed's hand and touches his shoulder in a friendly manner* It was great to meet you Mr. Deeds!
Deeds: *Takes all the papers, looking them over, somewhat confounded and shakes the doctors hand as well* Thank you! It was great to meet you! *Deeds walks off the boat and once on dock, turns and watches as it pulls away again. He takes out the picture of Kim* Gosh, I hope this isn't some sort of joke and I really am married to this woman! *he walks away, trying to get someone to help him with the directions*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 24, 2007 15:49:19 GMT -5
*The three sit in awkward silence for quite sometime as Kim pokes at her food and gazes out the window*
Kim: *Looks to Megg* Hey, Megg?
Megg: Yeah?
Kim: I'm sorry, but would you mind if I walked home from here? I just need to take a little breather...
Megg: Not at all, I don't mind. Would you like the key to the house?
Kim: Sure. I'll leave it on the table in the dining room when I get back...
Megg: All right
*Megg gets up and gives Kim a hug*
Megg: Have a nice walk, honey, and remember, don't blame anyone for what happened on that ship, okay? You couldn't have changed anything, neither could Lawson....
Kim: *Gives a weak smile* Thanks.
*She walks out the door and slowly makes her way down the street*
What will ever happen to me? Will I just become an old woman raising a child on my own? My life went from perfect to horrific in just one blink of an eye. I thought he was a good swimmer! First in his class!
*She clentches her teeth and balls up her fist*
Lawson was the one who couldn't swi--
*She stops immediately and shakes away the thought*
I'm sorry, Lawson. I know it wasn't your fault. It was mine. If I had only--
*Tears start welling in her eyes and her voice cracks*
If I had only been there one minute sooner, I'd still have a husband...
*The past tense of this whole situation was too much for her to handle and she sits down hard on a park bench, holding her head in her hands, heart-wrenchingly pouring her heart out. She looks up into the midnight sky and says a small prayer.*
Kim: Oh God, if I have to live life without him...help me to forget. Take the memory of him from my mind and make the pain go away. I can't continue on in this torture.... I won't be a good mother, I'm not a good friend...I'm dead inside. I just want peace!
*The words echo through her mind, as if falling to the ground unheard. She looks down to the ground and continues to sob quietly*
Help me to forget...
***On the dock***
*As Deeds walks up the dock and comes across a small little shop, he walks in to ask for directions*
Deeds: Excuse me..
Clerk: Yeah? What can I do for ya'?
Deeds: I'm looking for the nearerst airport.
Clerk: Oh, well, see that small little cafe' up a ways?
Deeds: *Looks out the window, following the man's point* Yes...
Clerk: Take a left up there then go about 10 blocks, take a right then you'll come to it!
Deeds: Thanks...
Clerk: Sure!
*Deeds goes to walk out of the store but an image of a model in a sheets catches his glance*
*Memories of a hotel come flooding to his mind, a strange woman in his room...it's that woman in the photo!*
*He takes the photo out of his pocket and looks at her face once more, holding the photo of her up to the image in the store; he gasps*
Deeds: I do know her!
*He quickly walks up to the clerk and hands the guy a dollar*
Deeds: Keep the change!
*Deeds rushes out of the store with the photo of the sheet-woman in hand, laughing*
Clerk: ...Pervert.
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Post by Ajax on Jan 25, 2007 2:13:55 GMT -5
*Megg and Dean finish their dinner and head out the door, not long after Kim departs*
Dean: *facing Megg, holding both of her hands in his, outside of the restaurant* Wanna take in a late show, or something?
Megg: If you don't mind, I'd rather just call it a night and head back home...
Dean: I understand...*kisses her temple and they walk to Dean's car. Dean opens the door for Megg and shuts it after she gets in and walks around to the other side, getting in, starting it, and the two are on their way home, in awkward silence*
Megg: I just feel so bad springing our good news on Kim after she's had such a tragedy.
Dean: I think she was genuinely happy for us, but I do see what you're saying. It was good for her to get out though.
Megg: She was so afraid of breaking down in public, I just hope she's okay on her walk home.
Dean: *touches Megg's knee in reassurance* She'll be fine...she just has to figure things out for herself....that's all..
Megg: Yeah..*she knows all too well about figuring things out for herself and is lost in thought about Jerry's visit before they went out...What if I gave different answers? What if I chose him?*
***IN THE PARK***
*Kim is still sobbing on the park bench*
Man: *has been walking slowly through the park and sees Kim sobbing on the bench* Excuse me, miss...*he sits next to her*
Kim: *dries her eyes as best as she can and looks at the man*
Man: Is it alright if I sit here?
Kim: *just looks at him for a bit, then nods*
Man: *smiles sweetly at her* It's such a beautiful night, with all the snow on the ground, and still falling, do you mind if I ask what a gorgeous woman like you is doing all alone, sobbing her heart out on a park bench, on a beautiful night like this?
Kim: *covers her face with her hands again and looks down at the ground*
Man: I'm sorry...I should get...*gets up to go, but is interrupted by Kim*
Kim: Well, I would be out dancing and living it up, but my husband...
Man: Did he leave you?
Kim: He's dead!
Man: I'm so sorry, ma'am! *offers her a handkerchief to dry her eyes*
Kim: *takes the kerchief* Thank you....*pats at her eyes, but it's no use*
Man: How long were you married?
Kim: One day...
Man: *his sweet smile turns into a frown, and he touches her shoulder in a friendly manner* I'm so sorry to hear...
Kim: Oh, it's alright...it's no one's fault...at least that's what they tell me...
Man: What do you mean, "That's what they tell you?"
Kim: I'm Mrs. Kim Deeds...*takes the article about Deed's death out of her pocket (a little creepy, I know, but I'm trying lol) and hands it to the man* That Mrs. Kim Deeds! *Points to her name and to the part about Deeds demise* They're telling me that there was nothing to be done...he was trying to save his brother...and he drowned...
Man: How tragic! *folds the article back up and hands it back to Kim* I'm terribly sorry, Mrs. Deeds...
Kim: Oh, don't be...*dries her eyes, and gives the man back his kerchief*
Man: *he takes it and puts it, sloppily back into his pocket*
Kim: Well, now that you know my name, do you mind if I ask yours?
Man: *smiles and tips his hat* Not at all Ma'am. I'm James Stewart (we can change this if you want, but I just threw him in there for now), but most folks just call me Jimmy.
Kim: *smiles weakly, her cheeks stained with tears, her voice wavering from the sobbing* Nice to meet you Mr. Stewart!
Man: *smiles back at her and the two engage in idle chit chat about their lives while on the park bench in the freezing cold*
***Back in town***
Deeds: *leans against the storefront, studying the image, looking it over for some sort of a name, any identifying mark. He finds nothing and sticks both pictures back in his pocket, frustrated. He starts walking to the airport, not wanting to spend any of the little money he was able to keep on him while floating about, and not knowing how much a ticket will cost, he is apprehensive of spending any of the doctors money for a cab* I should probably find this airport...I don't want to miss my flight, I've got to find her! I've got to get back to her...I hope the War Department has informed my parents, won't they be surprised?! *he picks up the pace, smiling at the fact that he now has one more piece in the puzzle of who this woman is*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 25, 2007 18:00:03 GMT -5
Megg, Jimmy?! Who cares about Deeds?! Lemme have JIMMY! Oh, this is intriguing... And the woman in the sheets...that isn't me, but remember in the beginning I met Deeds in a hotel with sheets wrapped around myself? He took the image of the woman in the sheets and flashed (hehehehehe) a memory of the two in his head. Just to clarify *Megg and Dean arrive back home and open the door. The lights are off and the door was still locked (good thing Dean had an extra pair)* Megg: *Looks around* Kim? *Silence* Megg: Kim, are you back yet? *Silence* *Dean sits on the couch and takes a sip of scotch* Dean: Maybe she went for coffee... Megg: I don't know, Dean, she isn't herself...maybe we should go out and look for her. Dean: *Walks up to Megg and wraps his arms around her* Don't worry, darling, she'll be back, all right? And if she isn't home by 12, I'll go out and look for her, sound good? Megg: I guess... ***Back in the park***Jimmy: Oh, miss, do you have a ride home? Kim: I coul-- Jimmy: I wouldn't mind taking you; my car is just around the corner. *He smiles sweetly, just trying to help. Kim realizes this and accepts* Kim: *Nods* Thank you. Jimmy: No problem. Would you like to wait for me to pull the car up or would you like to walk? Kim: I'll walk, I don't mind. Jimmy: *Helps her up and smiles* Good, good. We'll get you back to your home safe and sound. *The two walk to his car* Jimmy: Say, I never asked...do you have a place to stay? Kim: Yes, I'm staying with a couple friends, though I-- Jimmy: *Sympathetic* Though you what? Kim: I feel as though I'm being a burden to them both. Jimmy: Awww, well, you can stay with me if you'd like-- *Kim goes to interrupt, but he intercepts* Jimmy: I know it sounds a bit forward, you meeting a perfect stranger and all, but I'd just like to help, if I can... Kim: *Thinks for a minute and declines* No, I'm sorry, Jimmy, I appreciate the thought, but I couldn't... Jimmy: It's okay, I understand.... Let's just get you into the car and on your way home. Kim: Thank you. *The two drive a ways* Kim: Take a left here... *The two arrive to Dean's house but finds Lawson's car in the driveway* Kim: I can't go in there... Jimmy: Why not? Kim: Because the man that killed my husband is-- *She stops and lowers her head, taking a sigh* Kim: I mean...the man that Deeds jumped in to save is in there. I told him I never wanted to see him again. Jimmy: Is he a bad guy? Kim: No, but I just can't see him right now. Jimmy: My invitation still stands. Kim: Would you mind? Jimmy: *Starts the engine* Not at all. ***Back in town****Deeds looks at the piece of paper which has his parent's address on it then looks up at the house* Deeds: This is it. *He walks up to the front door and rings the doorbell. He runs his hand through his hair, fixing it in place and clears his throat.* *The door swings open and there stands a woman* Woman: Yes? Deeds: Is Mr. Richard Deeds here? Woman: Who? Deeds: Richard Deeds, he's my father. Woman: I'm sorry old chap, but you have the wrong house, no Richard Deeds lives here. Deeds: Do you know where I can find him? Woman: Honey, I've never heard of a Richard Deeds... Deeds: But this is my home. *The woman looks at him confused* Deeds: Well, was...Do you know when they moved? Woman: Me and my cats been livin' here for 53 years...no Richard Deeds. *The woman closes the door* Deeds: *Looks at the piece of paper* What?
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Post by Ajax on Jan 26, 2007 1:17:22 GMT -5
Dean and Megg get ready for bed
Megg: *sighs* I just can't stop worrying about her Dean...
Dean: *walks over to the little dressing table where she is sitting, de-jeweling and looks at her in the mirror while taking off his tie* She's old enough...I'm sure she'll be fine darlin', just try not to worry so much...*bends down and kisses her cheek. He turns and throws the tie over the back of a chair and walks over to the dresser, getting out his pajamas*
Megg: I'm trying, I'm trying, but I just have a bad feeling about it all...she's lost the only thing that really mattered to her...
Dean: I know, and it's hard...I do understand...I'll tell you someday...*he sees himself and Lawson sitting on the porch, crying, and then he sees his brothers face. He shakes it off and continues changing* But, she just has to figure things out for herself....besides, when she comes to terms with it, she'll at least have the child.
Megg: *gasps* DEAN! *turns around quickly and stares at him, aghast*
Dean: What?! What'd I say?!
Megg: No, I just remembered her telling me that she wasn't sure if she wanted to keep it, not having Deeds around to help bring it up! *bites the tip of a finger, thinking*
Dean: She'd never...would she?!
Megg: Oh Dean, what if she's laying at the bottom of some pond or something?!
Dean: *throws his clothes back on* Let's go find her, huh?
Megg: *throws on something and they dash out the door*
***AT JIMMY'S PLACE***
Jimmy: *parks the car, and walks around the car, opening Kim's door, and taking her hand, helping her out and shuts the door behind her*
They walk up the path to the house
Kim: *stands outside the door with him, while Jimmy fumbles for a key* Wow, you live in something this big all by yourself?!
Jimmy: Yep, it's over the top, I know, but with my dog it's not so lonely...*he finally finds the right key and sticks it in the lock, turning and opens the door. He walks in and turns on a light, and a little dog comes bounding out from behind somewhere, wagging his tail and prancing around his legs*
Kim: *enters, and noticing the little dog, smiles* He's so cute! What's his name?
Jimmy: Bounce...*the dog is jumping about, happy to see the man*
Kim: *giggles* I see why! *reaches down to pet the dog, but withdraws her hand, afraid he might bite*
Jimmy: Oh, don't worry, he's really friendly...he's only bitten me...
Kim: *smiles and gives the dog a little pat on the head and it bounces away*
Jimmy: *turns on other lights throughout the house* Can I get you anything to drink? How about anything to eat?
Kim: *tries not to seem too stunned at the large house, and looks around, trying to be discreet* Oh no thanks, I just came from dinner with my friends...the one's I was staying with...
Jimmy: *smiles* Was? *he offers her a seat on the sofa, and sits himself at the other end*
Kim: *sits* Since they're getting married, I think they'd like to be alone, so I'm going to look for a place of my own in the morning...
Jimmy: *pours himself a glass of water from the carafe on the coffee table* Well, you could stay with me. *he sips some of his water and then turns to her, smiling hopefully*
Kim: Oh, I don't want to impose on you too Mr. Stewart...I couldn't...
Jimmy: Oh, you wouldn't be imposing on anything, you could have the upstairs or the downstairs...they're both plenty big enough for two. We could share meals. I don't ask much, just someone to break up the desolation and silence of this big old place...so, whadaya say?
***BACK IN TOWN***
Deeds: *walks down the street and looks at the sign* I've got the right street...so where are my parents? Why would they move without sending some sort of word? *he looks about the neighborhood, nothing looks the same. He becomes confused. The confusion leads to anger at himself, at this stupid fog over his memories*
I couldn't have forgotten where my parents live! I just couldn't have forgotten!
*he walks to the nearest phone booth and grabs the telephone book attached and frantically searches under "D"*
Deeds...Deeds...Debson, Deans, dipson...NO DEEDS?!
*he goes through the papers in his hand and finds instructions about a plane ticket. He blinks hard, not sure about where he is even supposed to go anymore. He sits down on the curb and the tears start. He balls up his hands and pounds the pavement* WHY?!? WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS?!? *he gets a terrible pain in his head and squints his eyes, trying to make it stop, he holds the spot. He stands up, one foot on the curb and one foot on the street. He goes to step up onto the curb, but passes out, falling onto the pavement*
A few moments pass, when some Bobby's find him, lying in the street
Arthur: I think we got us a lush 'enry!
Henry: *walks closer to where Arthur is and takes a look at the man on the street* Should we take 'im in?
Arthur: I suppose...*goes to the nearest telephone pole and uses the little call box there to ring an ambulance*
The ambulance arrives in no time and the police and the ambulance drivers load him up and they head down to the station.
***AT THE STATION***
Deeds: *wakes up in a cell and stands up quickly, feeling a sharp pain in his head again, and sits down* Hello? Hello?! *a little louder* HELLO?!
Warden: *walks over* Ya wha'?
Deeds: Where am I?
Warden: Yer in jail!
Deeds: *grows wide eyed* IN JAIL!? For what?
Warden: You passed out drunk on the street...
Deeds: I wasn't drunk...I'm not a drinker...
Warden: Yeah, that's what they all say...*grabs his paperwork and a clipboard and walks back over to the cell* You didn't 'ave any identification on yah, we gorra get some info...What's yer name?
Deeds: I'm Longfellow Deeds...at least I think I am...I'm not sure of much anymore!
Warden: Why yah in our country, la'?
Deeds: Look...I'm told I fell off of a boat, nearly died, was rescued by another boat, and now have amnesia...I don't know what I'm doing anywhere, but I'm trying to get home. I went to where I thought my parents lived, and they're not there. They've never been there apparently...But, I don't know what's going on....I get wounded in the war and they try to tell me I fell off of a boat, I wasn't even in the Navy! Here, *reaches into his pocket, taking out the letter from the doctor and hands it to the warden* Here are my orders to return to the front...now please, let me go!
Warden: *reads it and is shocked to actually find that it says the man has amnesia* Well, I guess yah weren't drunk...
Deeds: I know! Now, let me outta here! I have to get back!
Warden: The war's been over for years mate...
Deeds: *sits back on the little cot and ponders how he is going to get outta this mess*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 26, 2007 13:19:09 GMT -5
I thought the dog's name was gonna be Beau, I was like, "Hey! I have TWO Beaus in two threads, woohoo!"
I'll reply to-night at my sister's house...though boy oh boy, I'm stuck for ideas on what to do with Deeds. Maybe I'll just have him get hit by a car, nice and sweet, whaddya' think?
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Post by Ajax on Jan 26, 2007 15:35:44 GMT -5
Well, I was originally going to stick him on a slow boat to China, but do what you like...or maybe Megan could step in and have done with Deeds what she wants for once lol..
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