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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 28, 2007 23:03:22 GMT -5
*Megg and Dean circle the park for quite a while, searching for any signs of Kim*
Megg: I don't see her anywhere.... Maybe she went to a coffee shop.
Dean: There's one just a couple blocks from here; let's go see if she may have stopped in there for a while.
*The two head on over to the small cafe' and ask the manager if they've seen a red headed woman walk in here just about an hour ago.*
*The man shakes his head and shrugs*
Manager: Sorry.
*The two nod and walk back out to the car.*
Megg: Oh, Dean. What if something terrible happened?!
Dean: Calm down, sweetheart. I'm sure she's fine. Though I think we're better off waiting at home by the phone...
Megg: I think you're right. Maybe she's there already.
***At Jimmy's Place***
*Kim thinks for a while as she looks around the giant, empty home.*
I couldn't move in with a man I barely know! What would Megg and Dean think? What would Deeds--
*She stops immediately and takes a deep sigh. Someday she'll have to realize he isn't coming back.*
I can't keep waiting for the memory of a man to come and save me! He isn't coming back...I know that, right? He died at sea and nothing I can do will ever bring him back. I'm not falling in love with this man, he's just helping me to get on my feet.[/i
*Deep down inside she knows there isn't hope left for her and Deeds, though each day her heart grows a little colder, as if she's afraid of losing the little things she's loved about him. Forgetting his scent, or his sweet smile, the way he walked or the way his lips felt against hers. The feelings of his closeness brings her back to life and renews her mind, yet still, in her subconscious, she brings him back. As if the memory of him wraps itself around her tightly and keeps her safe.
*She smiles and nods to Jimmy.*
Kim: Sure, Jimmy.
Jimmy: Aw, that's swell, Kim. It'll give me some company. Me and Bounce sure could use a girl around here. Do ya' have any clothes or personal items you'd like to grab before we hit the sa--that is, before I hit the couch...?
Kim: Well, all I have is the suitcase I boarded the ship with. So it isn't much.
Jimmy: You can take my car if you'd like.
Kim: Are you sure? I mean, we can do this tomorrow morning.
Jimmy: Well, you don't have any pajama's for to-night, do you?
Kim: No...
Jimmy: And you don't have a pair of clean clothes for tomorrow morning, right?
Kim: I guess you're right. I'll be back in 20 minutes.
Jimmy: *Smiles* All right.
*Kim drives to Dean's house and sticks the key into the door*
*She walks in and looks around.*
Kim: Megg?
*Megg walks out of the kitchen and her eyes get big*
Megg: Where have you been?! Dean and I have been looking for you everywhere!
Kim: Well...
*Kim hesitates to tell Megg about Jimmy, seeing as her husband just died last week. Megg probably wouldn't understand so it's best to keep it quiet.*
*She goes to tell Megg she found a hotel but stops and takes a breath*
Why do I feel so guilty? I don't have anything to hide. It's not like I'm dating the man...besides, I couldn't lie to Megg, she's been such a great friend; of course she'll understand!
*Just as Kim opens her mouth to speak, Dean walks out of the kitchen in his robe and leaps behind Megg*
Dean: Oh, Kim, hi. Where have you been?
Kim: *Takes a deep sigh* Just thinking things over...
Dean: Did you come to any conclusion?
Kim: Well...
Just say it! You have nothing to hide! You're not romantically involved with this man. You still love Deeds. Megg and Dean will understand, just tell them!
Kim: No. I decided to stay in a hotel for a couple nights.
*Immediately Kim starts kicking herself for lying to her best friends*
Dean: Oh?
Megg: Are you sure that's what you want? I mean, you're deffinately welcome here, Kim. You know that.
*Kim smiles sheepishly and nods*
Kim: Yes, but Dean and you need your space. And I need time to think things through...
Megg: *Nods understandingly* All right. Take all the time you need, don't worry.
*Megg gives Kim a hug and smiles.*
Kim: Thanks, Megg.
*Kim walks into her bedroom and grabs her suitecase. She gives them both a hug and walks to the front door.*
*She closes the door behind her and gets into the car.*
Megg: *Looks out the window* Dean...
Dean: *Walking to the bar to fix himself a drink*Yes, sweetheart?
Megg: Who's car is that?
Dean: What car?
Megg: The one Kim's driving away in?
***In Jail***
Deeds: That's what they keep telling me...
Warden: They?
Deeds: Nevermind. Can I leave now or do I have to stay and answer questions?
Warden: You're free to leave. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Deeds: *Smiles awkwardly* It hasn't been the first strange thing to happen to me this week.
*Deeds leaves the jailhouse and hails for a taxi*
Deeds: Nearest airport, please.
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Post by Ajax on Jan 29, 2007 2:48:52 GMT -5
***AT DEAN AND MEGG'S PLACE***
*They both stand and look out the window*
Dean: Maybe it's Lawson's.
Megg: No, Lawson's is a different model completely...
Dean: *shrugs* Maybe she borrowed it from a friend or a concierge or valet at the hotel...who knows...
Megg: *sighs* I know, I know, I just shouldn't be so worried about her....but I can't help it...Dean...maybe we should trace the tags?
Dean: And get her upset over nothing? I'm sure she'll be fine...
Megg: I guess you're right...*Kisses his cheek* good night....
Dean: *kisses her* Night....*picks up his glass and takes a few more sips of scotch. He looks to the bedroom door, the door his fiance just disappeared through hours ago. He stands up from his chair and goes to the phone and calls the police to trace the tags of the car*
Police: Police Department...
Dean: Yes, I'd just like to trace the tags to a car that I saw around my neighborhood.
Police: What's the numbers?
Dean: AVD 4782
Police: *get out a great big book of tag numbers for the state and thumb through pages* One moment sir while we look it up...
Dean: No hurry...*looks back at the bedroom door*
Police: The tags are registered to a Mr. James Stewart of 4749 Brubaker Lane..
Dean: *with a little smirk in his voice* Thank you...*chuckles*
Police: Is that all sir?
Dean: Yes, thank you...*hangs up the phone and walks into the bedroom, all smiles*
Megg: *looks him over* Why you so happy?
Dean: *laughs* The car belongs to Jimmy Stewart!
Megg: THE Jimmy Stewart?!
Dean: *nods* THE Jimmy Stewart....
Megg: *laughs*
Dean: They just don't seem right for each other...*continues laughing*
Megg: *stops* Oh Dean! You don't think....her husband....only a few weeks ago....OOOH...She couldn't!
Dean: *shrugs* Sometimes people move on quickly ya know?
Megg: But not Kim...She was too devoted to Deeds....*sighs* Oh my....what are we gonna do?!
Dean: WE are gonna do nothin'...this is good for her...
Megg: Oh, I'm not so sure....
Dean: You can't be her keeper darlin'...
***BACK AT JIMMY'S***
Kim: *Stands outside the door with her bag, not sure if she should knock or not. She picks up the bag and tries the handle. It opens. She walks in and puts his keys on a table not too far from the door. Bounce comes running up to her, and jumps on her, wagging his tail. She giggles* Well, Hello Bounce!
*she sees Jimmy in an arm chair, smoking a pipe and giving her a strange, somewhat far off smile. She looks at him and smiles back, just standing there for a moment* Is this what it's like to be married and have a home? This wonderful feeling of finally belong---. But I don't belong...I belong with.... *She is jerked outta thought by Jimmy's voice*
Jimmy: *gets up to retrieve Bounce from bouncing around too much on Kim* Here boy! *he pats his leg in a gesture for Bounce to come*
Kim: Thank you for letting me use your car....
Jimmy: Oh, it's nothin'...
Kim: I've placed your keys on that table for you...and if you'll pardon me...I think I'll go to bed...It's been a rough day...
Jimmy: Not at all...*watches as she walks up the stairs*
Kim: *Stops halfway up the stairs* Since this place is so big, would you mind showing me to my room?
Jimmy: *sets his pipe on a holder and walks up to her, taking her bag* Right this way...
Kim: *follows*
Jimmy: *stops in front of a door* This is it... *he opens the door and sets the suitcase down just inside the door, against the wall and then walks out, standing outside the door and Kim is standing in the doorway* If you need anything I'll be just down the hall...
Kim: *smiles and nods* Thank you again Mr. Stewart! *pats the recently arrived Bounce on the head* And thank you Bounce!
Jimmy: It's our pleasures...
Kim: *smiles* Well....good night...
Jimmy: Good...night....*he stands and watches as she turns away and closes the door and then slowly turns and walks away with Bounce, to his room*
***AT THE AIRPORT***
*Deeds boards the plane after doing all of the customary things before boarding. He finds his seat and he sits in it. He closes his eyes, hoping the flight will be smooth, and he is haunted again by the image of that face.*
She keeps saying that she loves me...I just hope she still does...
*The plane is ready to take off and Deeds sits, just watching that face in his mind. The scenes change, almost like scenes in a movie. The sheets....a night club....another man and woman, who he's also sure he knows but can't place....a plane trip...He looks down at the wedding ring that he still wears and he spins it around his finger.*
*The plane takes off and all is fine when a sudden jarring wakes Deeds up from his "Dreams"*
Stewardess: The captain has requested that I tell you everything is fine, we're just going through some rough weather at the moment, but once we get out of this immediate area, we should be fine. Thank you.
Deeds: *sighs and closes his eyes again, but is again awoken by another jarring movement. He looks out the window to see that one of the engines is in flames*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 29, 2007 3:03:31 GMT -5
l...............o................l.
That poor man.
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 29, 2007 10:15:55 GMT -5
Megg: *Deep sigh* I suppose you're right. But Dean, we're her friends, and I think it's normal to worry about her just a little bit... Dean: Sure, honey, but you're acting as if you're her mother! Megg: *Folds her arms and takes a huff* That wasn't very nice, Dean Martin. Dean: *Laughs and wraps his arms around her* I'm sorry, darling, but please, let's worry about this in the morning, all right? It's nearly 3am. Megg: *Giggles and kisses him on the cheek* Okay. Goodnight, dear. Dean: *Turns off the lights* Goodnight. (Wow, got the both of you safe and sound for to-night...no cliffhangers! No BURNING AIRPLANES! Honestly, poor Deeds has no chance of survival at this rate. I wonder why we're making it nearly impossible to get him to safe ground! ) *** Back at Jimmy's place****Kim steps into the very spacious bathroom and walks over to the mirror, looking at her rundown face and takes a sigh* What will be left of me? Will I just be one of those mother's who can't stand the thought of reality and just lives in the bottle? Will I ever forget him?*She runs her fingers across her cheek and chuckles through the tears, remembering the fun times they had together.* How could I forget him? He's been my whole life! And to forget him now would be like forgetting how to breathe.... I know he's not coming back, I know it!*She beats her fist angrily on the counter and sighs, trying to hold back the flood of tears that have been welling up all evening.* I know that, right? I know he won't be coming through those doors, or ever play horsey with our child. I know he's gone and there's no turning back; Deeds is dead and Lawson...survived. That's the reality of life and if I can't see that, then...--*She loses the strength to continue fighting the battle and falls to the ground, beginning to sob uncontrollably, the sobs wracking entire body* *Jimmy walks in and opens the door slightly* Jimmy: You all right? *Kim doesn't answer. She lets the pain take her to a place in this world where she's been so afraid to tread...a world without her Deeds. The grim reality of a place where lies no mercy or hope of the two ever finding one another again.* Kim: ...He's really dead... *In that moment, she let's go, releasing that small bit of hope, of him ever returning, into the sea reality; fading fast their hopes and dreams, but promising never to forget the love they've shared with one another or the memories they've made. She finally realizes the truth.* *Jimmy walks in and picks her up, placing her on the bed, lying her under the covers and turning out the lights.* *He closes her bedroom door on his way out and walks to his bedroom, shaking his head sadly.* ***Back on the BURNING AIRPLANE!****He jumps up and starts to panic as the plane starts for a nose-dive. The rest of the passengers jump up as well and look towards the side of the plane. Screaming and crashing of the passengers sends Deeds into some kind of paralyze.* *With a machine-like voice, the announcer speaks into the loudspeaker* Announcer: Everyone, please stay in your seats and fasten your seatbelt. There is no need to be alarmed. Please sit down and fasten your seatbelt. *Deeds sits in his chair and fastens his seatbelt, trying to avoid eye contact with the burning engine (lol, the engine?! I thought it was just the wing, oh my GOSH, pally! What ARE we doing to this poor man?!?!)* *He takes out the photo of Kim and holds it close to his chest, muttering a small prayer and closing his eyes tight* *Suddenly, the plane takes a turn for the worse; feeling as though it's plummeting full speed to wards the ground.* *Deeds clenches his teeth and continues to pray louder, his eyes closed tight and his mind kept on the woman in the picture.* Deeds: I give up! If I'm never supposed to meet this woman then kill me now! You can't do much more to me! *The plane sputters and spins faster to wards the earth*
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Post by Ajax on Jan 29, 2007 14:06:13 GMT -5
(aww, but we can't just be normal...we havvta have some sort of cliff hanger sorta thing....well, there will be a twist...so, HA HA! ) *Megg hears a knock on the door. She rolls over and sees Dean is fast asleep. She turns and looks at the clock.* Who in the world could be out there at a time like this? *She gets up and throws Dean's robe around her and walks out to the door* *gasps* Maybe it's Lawson, or Kim... *She hurries to the door and opens it* *She stands and stares in disbelief at who she sees in the doorway* Megg: *whispers but yelling still* JER?! Jerry: Please Megg, I need you to listen.... Megg: At four in the morning?! Jerry: Please Megg...*gives her a pleading look* Megg: *looks at the nasty weather and motions for him to come in* Jerry: *Steps inside and brushes the snow off of his coat and hat and stomps the snow off of his saturated shoes* Megg: *looks at the puddles of melted snow on the floor* Gee, where you been? Jerry: Walkin'...tryin' to figure things out... Megg: *Sarcastic tone* Any luck? Jerry: Megg, please! Megg: *crosses my arms and stands looking at him seriously* Jerry: I have nothing in life... Megg: You have Melinda, or Melissa, or Marissa, or whatever that little....*stops herself and balls up her hands into little fists and holds them straight down at her sides, reddening at the thought of that woman, the woman who ruined her relationship* But if it weren't for her, I'd never have had Dean...Jerry: *looks to the floor* She left... Megg: *Still sarcastic and biting* How terrible! Pity you.. Jerry: *looks up and makes eye contact with Megg, then looks away* She left because....because....*makes eye contact with Megg again, holding it* She said she could tell I loved you too much... Megg: *throws her head back and laughs* Jerry: *looks down at the floor, his face feeling hot, his eyes stinging with tears that he's holding back the best he can. He looks back up at Megg* It's...*his voice quivers* the tru...truth...*he quickly looks away and wipes away a tear* Megg: *gives him a softer look, seeing he's crying. She takes his hand and they walk over to the couch, sitting side by side and she just looks at him, at a loss for words* How do I know he really means it? How do I know things will be different this time?Jerry: Every morning I wake up and hope that you'll be there next to me, and every morning since...I've been disappointed. I don't go out anymore because every girl I dance with isn't you...Sometimes I think I hear your voice, at the apartment or in a crowd, I turn to see if you're there, and again I'm filled with disappointment...Megg...I need you....I haven't been the same since we parted... Megg: *looks at him, saddened by what he just said* Jerry...I'm in love with Dean...Dean's loved me since we were younger. We were kids together...grew up together...lost touch....he'd been looking for me ever since...He loves me and I love him...I'm sorry Jerry, but my mind's made up...*bites her lip* I just don't know what I want anymore...Jerry: Could you do me one thing then? Just one small little favor? Megg: What's that? Jerry: Could I have just one last kiss, just to remember you by? *Dean wakes up for some water and goes to open the bedroom door. He opens it almost all the way and sees Megg and Jerry kissing on the couch. He closes the door until there's only a slight opening and watches them, filled with anger* That little outburst of his...have they been seeing each other all along?!*Megg and Jerry get up from the couch and Megg walks Jerry to the door* Megg: *sighs* I'll always have a special place in my heart for ya Jer....always... Jerry: *smiles at Megg* I'll never forget you...*he turns and walks out the door, closing it behind himself* Megg: *stares at the door for a moment, trying to collect her thoughts and then turns to walk to the bedroom* Dean: *notices Megg coming, calls off getting the water and scurries back to bed, pretending to sleep* Megg: *lays next to Dean the rest of the night, restless, filled with thoughts* ***BACK AT JIMMY'S***Kim: *hears a scratching at her bedroom door, she gets up and opens it. She says, half heartedly:* Good morning Bounce...*she smells Jimmy cooking breakfast* I'm not joining ya Bounce...*pats the dog on the head* Sorry...*She turns and closes the bedroom door again and goes back to the bed, laying down, thinking* Why did Lawson have to live? I just want to see his face one last time...just see him, hold him..tell him about his son or daughter *she places a hand on her stomach* What am I going to do? I can't have a fatherless child...I just can't go through with this.. *she gets up and walks to the vanity. She looks through all of the bottles and finds one of rubbing alcohol. She picks it up, unscrews the cap and holds it up to her lips, ready to drink. All of a sudden, a flashback of some happy memory with Deeds enters her mind and she drops the bottle and falls to the floor, her body wracked with sobs once more* ***ON THE FLAMING PLANE***The plan falls to earth and hits with an other worldly impact. Deeds head hits on the back of the seat in front of him and he begins to feel faint. He reaches up and touches his forehead and looks at his fingers, seeing blood. He can hear people screaming and crying. He turns his head and can also see people who are unnaturally still...He tries to get out of his seat but he can't. He holds up the picture of Kim and kisses it before blacking out
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 29, 2007 18:01:43 GMT -5
*Megg lays in bed, thinking about that passionate kiss with Jerry*
Should I take him back? I mean, he seems as though he's changed...
*The warmth of Dean's body against hers answers her question as she runs her fingers through his hair and smiles*
Of course I can't take him back, I love Dean. Besides, we're getting married. Jerry can't keep barging in like this and keep expecting me to take him back! I am with Dean now, and nothing will change my mind...
*Megg falls fast asleep in Dean's embrace.*
*Dean opens his eyes and notices Megg sleeping. He removes his arm from behind her head and walks to the kitchen, pacing.*
How could she still be with Jerry? I mean, we're getting married!
*He takes his cup of coffee off the pot and sits down at the table, taking a sip*
Could she have just been faking it with me this whole time? Still secretly in love with Jerry?
*He takes another sip and chuckles*
Of course she loves me. How could I doubt that? Yeah!
*He slams down the coffee cup*
She wasn't the one kissin' him...HE was the one kissin' her!
*Dean puts his clothes on and his shoes then walks out of the house and starts the engine*
I'll show him not to mess with my fiance'!
*** Jimmy's Place*** (Sounds like a lounge or a diner)
*Jimmy peaks his head through the door, looking to wards the bed but notices Kim isn't there*
Jimmy: *Opens the door and looks around* Kim?
*He finds her lying on the floor, sobbing*
Jimmy: Aw, Kim. What's wrong?
*He walks up to her and sits down beside her on the floor*
Kim: *Picks up her head and looks to him* I don't know what to do.
Jimmy: About what?
Kim: About myself and...
*She doesn't dare say anything about the baby, so she keeps quiet.*
Kim: *Sigh* Nevermind. I'm sorry.
*She wipes the tears from her eyes and gives him a weak smile.*
Jimmy: *Seeing as though she's been through a lot, he doesn't want to press the subject, so he tries to keep the conversation light* Would you like breakfast?
Kim: No. Thank you, though.
Jimmy: *Stands up and holds out his hand* Aww, come on. It's real good. I made all the fixin's this morning. Just for you.
Kim: Just for me?
*She smiles and wipes away another tear, getting on her feet with the help of Jimmy*
Kim: I guess I could come down, but I don't have much of an appetite.
Jimmy: *Understanding* That's all right, I wouldn't expect you to eat the whole thing! Just a little bit of coffee and eggs'll do you a lot of good. Whaddya' say?
Kim: All right, sounds good. Do you mind if I take a shower and get myself ready?
Jimmy: *Smiles* Not at all. Take your time.
Kim: Thanks. I'll be down in about 20 minutes.
***Back on the FLAMING AIRPLANE OF DEATH!***
Deeds: *Wakes and looks around* Kim?
*He tries to get up but decides against it. He holds his head and scans the blurry scene with his eyes*
*He can't see much, but from the looks of it, it seems to be some sort of island...*
*He faintly chuckles to himself*
Deeds: It can't get much worse than this...
*Slowly, he picks himself up and sits down in the sand.*
*He continues to hold his head and looks around*
Deeds: Anybody out here?
*Silence*
*He stands up and staggers around for a bit, trying to find any sign of human life*
Deeds: *Calls out* Hello!!?
*Silence*
*He reaches into his pocket to find Kim's photo but panics.*
Deeds: I know I had it in here! Where did it go?
*Frantically he continues to search through his pockets until he feels the edges of a thick piece of paper. He pulls his hand from his pocket and looks at the photo*
*He takes a deep sigh and clutches onto it tightly.*
*Though the picture is a little faded and the words are a little smudged, he looks at it and smiles.*
*Except...now his mind's eye begins to piece together a little more of the puzzle each moment. Recognition starts to consume his thoughts. Memories, laughter...love.*
*Goosebumps castcade down his back and across his arms*
Deeds: 6808 Plaza Hotel, 3059 room 208. Crocetti park (lol), Megg, JERRY!
*He shouts for joy. Running up and down the sand-line, screaming and shouting*
Deeds: I remember!!
*He slows down a bit and takes out the photo, fumbling for it from all the excitement*
*He gazes at it*
Deeds: *Closes his eyes and thinks hard* But why can't I remember anything more?
*He walks around, staring at the photo, trying to wrack his brain, thinking of more little details.*
Deeds: Crushed flowers. Restaraunt. Dancing. Boxing. Italy! ...But no Kim.
*In his mind he can see a woman along side him throughout all these events but the face seems to be faded, just like the photo*
Deeds: If only I knew what state!
*He continues to pace.*
Deeds: Italy? Why Italy? Is that where we're from? *Laughs* I don't have that accent!
*Getting tired, he stops pacing and sits down on a log.*
*He looks down at the ground and starts drawing silly images in the sand.*
*He notices his ring once more and sits upright, looking at it more intently*
It looks new...
*He pulls it off his finger and spins it around.*
*He notices an inscription:*
The heart. Your true north.
*He smiles and places it proudly on his ring finger. Kissing it softly.*
Deeds: I don't know how, but I'll find you, Kim. If I've survived so far, the rest should be a cinch.
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Post by Ajax on Jan 30, 2007 1:33:19 GMT -5
***Jerry's Apartment***
Dean: *knocks loudly and impatiently on the door. He waits a few moments and when he gets no response, he knocks again, louder and more impatiently*
Jerry: *walks to the door* Yeah, yeah, I'm comin...*he throws a robe around himself and opens the door and is jolted backwards by a push from Dean*
Dean: What's the big idea pally?! What did you think you were doin' huh?! *pushes him around some more*
Jerry: *looks shocked, not knowing what's going on, not even thinking about the kiss he and Megg shared only moments earlier. He puts his hands up to try and stop Dean from pushing him about* Whaddya talkin about?! stop....*gets pushed* Sto...*is pushed some more* STOP PUSHIN' ME ALREADY!
Dean: *crosses his arms and gives the stare of death to Jerry*
Jerry: Whaddya think your doin?! Shouldn't you be at home with Megg?
Dean: Shouldn't you have enough respect not to kiss other men's fiance's?!
Jerry: She was mine once too!
Dean: Well she's mine now so you better keep your hands offa her!
Jerry: That was nothing but a friendly goodbye!
Dean: A little too friendly on your part!
Jerry: Look pal. I don't know who you think you are, barging in here like this telling me what I can and cannot do! I am my own man and will do as I please!
Dean: I don't care if you jump offa the Chrysler building, just leave MY[/i] fiance alone!
Jerry: Or what?! *bitingly*
Dean: *makes fists* Don't even tempt me!
Jerry: *makes fists as well* You wouldn't dare...
Dean: Wanna bet? *swings at Jerry, but Jerry moves out of the way quickly enough*
Jerry: *swings at Dean, but his punch is blocked* Who's so tough now?
Dean: *swings and puches Jerry right in the eye, leaving a huge black eye* Looks like it wasn't you...
Jerry: *falls to the floor in pain and grabs his eye*
Dean: *looks down at him* Don't say I didn't warn ya...*grabs his hat, cocks it on his head and walks out the door, calmly closing it behind him and drives back to Megg*
Jerry: *stands up and feels his face. He walks into the bathroom and turns on the light, looking in the mirror* Woah, that's one heck of a shiner...*he touches it and cringes from the pain. Then, he is struck by an idea* I can tell Megg what happened and that should endear her to me again...
***At Jimmy's House***
Kim: *walks down the stairs and goes into the kitchen*
Jimmy: *rises from his seat and walks over to the chair Kim is going for and pulls it out for her. She sits and he pushes it in for her. He grabs the pan of eggs and puts some on the plate for her and gives her a slice of toast and pours her some coffee* Cream and sugar?
Kim: No thank you...*she looks at the food and picks up her fork. She stabs at the food, not being able to bring herself to eat, and puts the fork back down*
Jimmy: *sits down and takes the paper un-folding it in half and reads the front page. He is stopped by a picture* Gee...*looks at Kim*
Kim: *looks over at him* I'm sorry Mr. Stewart...I just can't bring myself to eat, although it smells wonderful and looks devi---
Jimmy: Oh, I'm not worried about the food...It's just this picture....
Kim: What about it?
Jimmy: This woman looks just like you..
Kim: Lemme guess, murder? *chuckles*
Jimmy: No...a plane crash...they found this picture in the wreckage....*hands Kim the paper*
Kim: *takes it and looks at the picture and her eyes grow big* It's...the picture I gave.....*faints not able to take the shock*
***On the Island***
Deeds: I should search this place...make sure there's no....cannibals (lol) or what not...
*he walks around the island but finds nothing but trees and some berry bushes*
Deeds: *takes a berry off of a bush* I don't know anything about these sorts of plants...*smells the berry* But, if this is all I have to live off of for God knows how long....I better find out...*he slowly takes the berry and puts it on his tongue* hmm, it's sweet...*he bites into it* AHH IT BURNS! *he runs to the water and washes out his mouth* Hmm...*makes a mental note* That bush has hot berries...*grabs another berry from a different bush and pops it into his mouth and chews it* Not bad...*he grabs a few more and eats them* mmmm...*he takes a handful and eats them on the rest of his trip around the island. He makes mental notes of where things are and what he probably can and can't eat and starts thinking about how he's going to get off of this island*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jan 30, 2007 15:29:36 GMT -5
*Dean walks into the house and slams the door, pacing, holding his knuckles* I sure showed him! If he wants to mess with my fiance' next time he knows what's comin'!*Megg walks out of the bathroom and looks to Dean* Megg: What happened? Dean: *Holding his arm behind his back, trying to hide it* Nothing. I just tripped, that's all. *He gives her an awkward smile but she raises a brow, suspicious* Megg: Dean Martin, in all the time I've known you, you aren't the kind of man to leave the house at 7:30 in the morning, come back with a wild look on your face and just say you tripped on your arm. What's going on? *Jerry busts through the door and walks up to Megg* Jerry: *Points to his eye* Look what your beast of a fiance' did to me! Megg: *Gasps and takes a look at Jerry's eye, then shoots a glare over to Dean* How could you?! Dean: How could I?! How could you?! Megg: *Snaps back* How could I what? Dean: Kiss him?! Megg: WHAT?! Dean: *Calms down. The anger subsides and the pain sets in* How could you kiss him, Megg? We're gonna be gettin' married soon... Megg: Dean Martin, that was a goodbye kiss. It didn't mean a thing! *Jerry looks to Megg hurt* Jerry: It meant something to me! Dean: *Angrily again* See?! It meant something to him! *Dean grabs his coat and storms out the door* Megg: *Turns to Jerry* How could you, Jerry? Jerry: What? I didn't do anything! Megg: You just had to come back and see me one last time and...--and...*lets out a deep sigh of frustration* dare to ask for a kiss! Jerry: Megg, I want you back--I'll do anything! Please, just say you'll be my wife again and I'll be the best husband in the world! Megg: No, Jerry. I'm marrying Dean, and that's final! Now stop asking! Jerry: *Gets down on one knee in front of Megg and opens a box, containing the ring she threw away* Megg-- *Dean walks in the door* Jerry: Will you marry me? ***Back at Jimmy's***Jimmy: *Snaps Kim awake, patting her face* Kim? Kim, wake up. Kim! Kim: *Wakes* What? Jimmy: What does the photo mean? Kim: *Coming back to reality, she takes the photo in hand quickly, fumbling through the papers* It means they probably found his body in the ocean and tried to bring him back to the states for a proper burial, then the plane...went down. *She sits motionless, staring at the photo* Jimmy: What if he's still alive? I mean, that's a little more belie-- Kim: *Shoots a glare at Jimmy* And him drowning in the sea, being picked up by a doomed airplane, surviving all that horrific turn of events makes more sense? Jimmy: Well, I'm sorry, Kim. Just wanted to help. Kim: *Looks down* I'm sorry, Jimmy. But I can't bring myself to be sucked into that fantasy world again. He's dead and I just have to face i-- *She begins to sob once more* Kim: *Gets up* Will you excuse me? *She runs to the bedroom and closes the door* Jimmy: Poor kid. ***Back with Lawson***I hope they won't be angry with me.... How will I explain all this? I was the black sheep of the family, Longfellow was the good one; will they even believe the story?*His mind races with the thought of how to tell his parents that his brother--the good son--is dead, and the outcast--the rebel of the family--survived.* *He pulls in front of the house and sits in the driveway for quite sometime, nervous as all get out.* What if they slam the door in my face? Where will I go? I don't have any money!*He continues to sit in the drive until he sees someone step out of the house with loads of luggage. He turns the engine off and gets out of the car, walking up to the house.* Lawson: Dad? *The man looks at him and freezes, squinting* Man: Lawson? *Lawson wants to give his father a huge hug but waits until his father makes the first move* Lawson: How are ya', dad? *The man throws down his bags and opens his arms wide, giving Lawson a huge hug* Lawson: *Stunned by his father's reaction* Longfellow...you were right. *He closes his eyes and wraps his arms around his father, starting to sob* Oh dad, I'm so sorry. Father: Oh, my boy. Where have you been? How have you been? Lawson: *Pulls away, wiping his tears* I have something to tell you and mom. Father: Oh, well come on in. Mom'll be so glad to see you! *Lawson walks into the house and looks around smiling* Lawson: Just like I remember it. Father: *Laughs* How long has it been? Lawson: About 20 years. Father: Wow, that long? *Chuckles, putting his arm on Lawson's shoulder* You missed a lot of birthdays and Christmas's. *They both laugh* Lawson: I've come to make them all up, dad... Father: I hope so, Lawson. *Smiles* I hope so. Hey pally, I was gonna make a post about Deeds, but I'm confused. How did they find the plane and the wreckage if Deeds is still on that island? Wouldn't the plane be right along with him? And where is he getting all these photos? I thought he only had one Sorry, I get confused easily, I was just wondering, 'cause I'm stuck for ideas here...
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Post by Ajax on Feb 1, 2007 1:49:47 GMT -5
ahh, well, we talked about the pictures on MSN...if you don't remember, let me know and I'll tell ya over MSN again....We wouldn't wanna ruin the suspense for Megan, now would we?! I'll try my best to make another Deeds update...if not...we'll just leave him stranded on his island for awhile...
Megg: *looks at Jerry, shocked. Looks over to see Dean and then she looks back to Jerry and her old ring in that box*
Dean: *gives Megg a very sharp look* Well? You have to choose one of us Megan....Who's it going to be?
Megg: *looks to Dean, gritting my teeth, feeling my face getting hot and my eyes growing blurry with tears* Let me be! Please, just let me be....
Jerry: *gets up off of his knee and goes to hold Megg in his arms and comfort her*
Megg: *pulls away from him, wiping tears off of my cheeks* BOTH of you...just...I just need to think...
Dean: *Stands by the door with his arms crossed giving Jerry the look of death*
Megg: *throws my hat on my head and grabs a jacket, storming past Dean*
Dean: *grabs my wrist before going and looks me seriously in the eyes, not saying anything, just giving me a look*
Megg: *looks back, and gives a little sob and pulls away, bursting out the door and walking down the street. Trying to think of where to go*
Dean: *still glowering at Jerry*
Jerry: *glances at Dean and closes the ring box, sticking it back in his pocket. He grabs his coat, putting it on, with short glances at Dean, who all the while just stares at him. He puts his hands in his pockets, takes one out to open the door of course, and walks out, cooly, with one last glance at Dean. He barely gets the door closed when...*
Dean: *picks up some ceramic thing and hurls it at the door* HOW COULD YOU?! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! WHY? *flies into a rage, throwing more things* She loves him...I may as well face that fact...*walks over and sits on the couch, his elbows on his knees, his palms against his forehead* She's in love with him...*looks at a snapshot of him and Megg taken in Italy. When they first re-met. The first time since they had been children...he picks up the picture and studies Megg's face...looks at it lovingly...then throws the frame across the room and holds his head in his hands*
Megg: *walks farther along* I'll book a hotel room...sort out my thoughts....if either of them love me, let them come to me... *she walks into a nice looking hotel and goes to the desk*
Bellhop: Can I help you?
Megg: I'd like to rent a room....one of the apartment suites....
Bellhop: Certainly ma'am...Name?
Megg: Megan....Megan Mar....Hadden...
Bellhop: Hadden?
Megg: *nods* Hadden...
Bellhop: *does some writing in a book and on some papers hands some of them over to Megg for a signature and she hands them back, signed, and he exchanges them for a key* Room 403 B ma'am...I hope you enjoy your stay.
Megg: *smiles at him weakly* Yeah...me too...
***At Jimmy's House***
Jimmy: *grabs the newspaper and reads the flight details. He walks to the phone, picks it up and asks the operator to connect him with the airline of the plane that went down*
Stewardess: Good Afternoon, London Airlines....Can I help you?
Jimmy: Why yes...Flight 736 from London to New York that recently went down...I was wondering if I could check and see if a certain party was on that airplane?
Stewardess: One moment...*grabs some logs and heaves them onto the desk with a thud* What's the name?
Jimmy: Deeds....I'm sorry, I don't know his first name....just Deeds...
Stewardess: I have an L. Deeds....
Jimmy: Was he alive?
Stewardess: Is this a prank call?!
Jimmy: No, it was just that....well, you see...it's a long complicated story...
Stewardess: Well, I assume he was alive if he bought a ticket...
Jimmy: Thank you *hangs up the phone* Poor Kim...should I even tell her there's a possibility of her husband floating around in some ocean again...probably on his way to come and find her? *sighs* Can't say as I blame him...
***Deeds Residence***
Dad: Mother...there's a visitor here for you...
Mother: Just a moment...*walks out of the next room and almost right smack into Lawson. She looks up at him* Oh....my....
Dad: Our boy has come home!
Mother: *throws her arms around Lawson, sobbing* Oh, how we've missed you! *she pulls away from him and wipes the tears from her eyes*
Lawson: *forces a smile, despite the news he knows he is going to have to tell them*
Dad: He said he has something to tell us...
Mother: Oh, shouldn't we wait until Longfellow arrives? We received a wire from him on a boat headed from Italy for here....he said he had a surprise for us...
Lawson: Well...I'm afraid I'm the surprise...and Kim...who couldn't be here...right now....but Longfellow is what I have to tell you about...
*Mother and Dad look at him, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst*
Lawson: Longfellow....*looks at them both, lovingly* Longfell--*his throat tightens, his eyes fill* ---low...*looks down at the ground* died....he drowned...he jumped in to save me...and he was killed....I should have died....
*Mother throws herself into dads arms sobbing*
***Back to the Island of the Hot Berries for a moment***
*Deeds gathers some wreckage that washed ashore with him and constructs a big S.O.S. in the sand with the parts*
Someone is bound to rescue me with that glaring at them from below
*he takes out the picture of the woman wrapped in sheets and kisses it* And then I'll be that much closer to getting back to you, my darling wife... *he puts the picture back in his pocket and continues about his island*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 1, 2007 2:55:44 GMT -5
Ahhh, the look of death...Jerry knows this well.
***7 months later***
Megg: Honey, can you get my coat? I'm gonna be late for the show.
Kim: *Waddles down the stairs slowly, holding onto the railing* I'm coming! Geez, give a pregnant woman a chance!
*Megg fixes her hair in the mirror next to the front door.*
Megg: I'm sorry, Kim. I'm just really nervous...
Kim: *Hands Megg her coat and laughs* Why nervous? It's just a show, Megg. Nothing spectacular. You've seen hundreds of 'em!
*Megg throws the coat on and nervously adds a little more powder to her nose*
Megg: Yes, but I've never been IN one before!
Kim: *Folds her arms and laughs* No, but you're only in it for like, what, 2 minutes? Hardly up for an academy award.
Megg: Kim, please.
*Jimmy walks into the living room and stands next to Kim, his hand on her shoulder*
Jimmy: *Smiles* We still on for to-night? Or is Megg planning on bailing on us...again?
Kim: *Chuckles* It's up to her. Last time I remember she said she couldn't go because of a...*looks up, pretending to be in deep thought* a very nasty cold, wasn't it?
Jimmy: No, actually, if I remember correctly it was the flu.
Kim: *Laughs* That's right, thought she was gonna die--
Megg: All right, all right. Ha ha ha, very funny. *Closes her makeup compact and turns to Kim* How're you feeling? Fine? All right? Will you be able to make it to-night?
Kim: *Puts her hands on Megg's shoulder, to reassure her that she'll be fine* Yes, Mother, I'll be just fine. *dusts Megg's jacket* the baby isn't due for another 2 months; I think I'll be able to manage this little production.
Megg: *Smiles* Okay, but if you need me or anything, make sure to call, all right? *Looks to Jimmy* You take care of her, okay, Jim? No speeding down the road again like you did last weekend...and no long walks around the stores... and don't--
Jimmy: Yes, yes, and no sky diving or bungee jumping, no gun practice or chines fire drills. We know, Megg.
Kim: *Laughs* Don't worry, honey. I'll be just fine. *Hugs Megg* Just go get ready for your show and we'll be there, up front and smiling.
Megg: *Looks to them both and smiles* All right. See you later! Wish me luck!
Kim: Like always!
*Megg dashes out the door as Jimmy closes it and looks to Kim*
Kim: Boy, it's nearly impossible to get that woman out the door!
Jimmy: *Chuckles* I know.
*Kim waddles to the kitchen for a glass of milk*
Jimmy: Hey Kim?
Kim: *Opens the fridge* Yeah? *Bends over, looking for the milk carton*
Jimmy: *Sits down at the table* There's something I've been meaning to tell you...
Kim: *Finds the milk and sets it down on the counter, looking for a glass. She quickly glances over to Jimmy* Yeah? What's that?
Jimmy: Well, see...I...well...
I can't tell her! She'll kill me if she knew I've kept this a secret all along! She'll probably move out and never want to see me again. But she does have a right to know. I mean, he was her husband.... But what if he's dead? Who could survive on an island for 7 months?
Jimmy: I was just...umm...well, I was just wondering if--
Kim: Yes?
Jimmy: Did you know the Yankees won 3 home runs with weekend?
Kim: *Chuckles* No, no I did not, Jimmy.
Jimmy: *Sits uneasily in his chair and gives her an awkward smile* Well...they did. And I--well, I....
Kim: Jimmy, is there something wrong?
*She sits next to him at the table and holds his hand in a friendly manor*
Kim: We've been friends for over 7 months, you know you can tell me anything, right?
Jimmy: *Quietly* Well, that all depends on what I have to tell you...
***Back at Lawson's house***
*While looking through Longfellow's old boxes in the basement, mom pulls out a mitt and carefully takes it out of the box*
Mom: Oh, Lawson, look...
Lawson: What?
Mom: I found Longfellow's old baseball glove.
*She holds it to her chest and holds back the tears.*
*Lawson leans over and reaches out his hand*
*She hands it to him gently and wipes a tear from her eye*
Lawson: *Takes the glove slowly and puts his hand in it, slamming his fist into the glove* He loved this old mit....
Mom: I remember when you two went out hunting that one summer, do you remember that?
Lawson: *Chuckles* Yeah, we took Lady with us that summer and she scared all the pheasants away, we didn't catch one blasted pheasant all winter, either.
Mom: Remember how Longfellow looked and looked for it all summer long? Until he found out Lady took it and buried it under Uncle Jack's porch?
Lawson: *Laughs* Yeah, he couldn't find it for months!
*His mind replays those days as crystal clear, as if it were yesterday.*
Lawson: ...He never got mad, though. *Chuckles* Dad even told him he'd buy a new one, but Longfellow refused, saying he'd find his old lucky one someday and that'll be the one to get him into the big leagues...
Mom: He always had such amazing dreams. *Smiles, holding out her hand and gently squeezing Lawson's. She says with a twinkle in her eye* You both did.
*Lawson smiles, as the memory of Deeds' words echo through his mind, telling him how it'll be all right. Reassuring him that mom and dad still love him. Funny how he always seemed to be right. As if he had older brother powers that the little ones couldn't quite grasp.*
*He gives his mother a gentle squeeze of the hand and goes back to digging through the boxes, then looks up, smiling*
Lawson: I remember when he wanted to be a firefighter; I would say I wanted to be whatever my big brother was. He always smiled and nodded, telling me to never forget how good we've got it here...He always said, "never be ashamed, Lawson. You're an American; be proud. It's the only place where you can be whatever you set your mind to."
*Mom begins to cry as Lawson pulls her close*
Lawson: I miss him, too. Mom... He was the best brother a kid could wish for. I see it now. But--*he begins to sob* now is too late.
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Post by Ajax on Feb 1, 2007 15:42:24 GMT -5
haha *death looks at Jerry* Jerry: *walks up to death and spits in his eye and walks away disgusted* Death: I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!!!
***At the Club***
Megg: *walks in and receives hellos and how are ya's from the other girls in the chorus line/dance team. Hangs her coat up and sets her bag down on a bench* So, did we find a replacement for that singer yet for tonight?
Linda: Yeah, but none of us know who it is, he didn't show up to rehearsals..
Megg: So then we didn't...
Linda: No, I guess they said they would keep him on, they're desperate I guess...
Megg: Well, let's hope he's good! *finishes getting ready and walks out to the wings with the other girls, peeping their heads through the wings. She spots Kim and Jimmy and smiles, hoping they saw her*
Kim: *looks at a sheet of paper on the table, announcing the line up in entertainment for the night. She stops on one name* Oh dear....
Jimmy: What's wrong?! *looks to her, concerned, thinking it's the baby*
Kim: *hands Jimmy the piece of paper.*
Jimmy: *Reads aloud* Mr. Dean Martin is standing in for Mr. Bill Laidlaw tonight....
Kim: *sighs* Poor Megg...She must be a ball of nerves
Jimmy: *pats her hand for reassurance* I'm sure she'll manage....What's supposed to be...will be....*he gives her a smile*
The music starts and the curtain goes up. The dancers come out, doing their introduction number and song. Once it is over, the chorus line dances to the back of the stage, standing in a straight line, waiting for the announcer to announce the replacement. All of them are tense, not knowing what to expect. The Announcer walks out, takes center stage and announces: "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! THE RIALTO IS PROUD TO PRESENT......MISTER DEAN MARTIN! Dean walks out, takes center stage and starts to sing "That's Amore." During the song, Megg and Linda share a whispered exchange
Megg: *whispers to Linda* Have Jenn fill my part...I can't do the next dance...
Linda: *whispers as well* Why not? He's dreamy!
Megg: *gives a slight sarcastic chuckle* I just can't....I can't do it....I don't feel well....
Linda: You'll have to...besides, Jenn doesn't know the steps for your part....
Megg: Then find a girl who does!
Linda: None of them do!
Megg: Anybody know your part?
Linda: Yeah...
Megg: Do you know my part....
Linda: Yes *she's getting a little impatient with Megg*
Megg: Let me take your part and you take mine then...
Linda: We can't do that now...besides none of the rest of the girls know about it..
Megg: Whisper it down the line your direction and I will my direction...
Linda: I won't do it!
Megg: *sighs, and prepares herself mentally for what has to happen next...dancing around Dean with three other girls*
Kim: *notices Megg and Linda in the background* Oh dear...this doesn't look good...Poor dear...
Jimmy: *looks on, hoping all the best for Megg*
Dean: *Starts in on Tonda Wonda Hoy and the girls start dancing around him*
Linda, Tirzah, and Marlene....then me....I'm last...I can do this....*takes a few deep breaths to collect herself* Just remember the steps...pretend it's just Bill...just pretend it's Bill...Maybe he won't recognize you...Oh don't be such an idiot...you're three inches from his face, of course he'll recognize you...*sighs* stop talking to yourself and concentrate on your steps!
*Megg, dances out and then over to Dean, where they have to dance together. Dean takes her in his arms and begins dancing and singing*
Dean: It's easier to say *he looks into her eyes* I love....*he stops dead, realizing it's Megg. The band keeps playing and the director is looking at him, knowing this isn't in the script. The words just mean too much to him to go on..but he continues dancing the song with her. At the end, he gives her a little kiss and puts her back into the line. He has ahold of one hand still, he looks into her eyes and slowly pulls his hand away, looking at her as he walks back to center stage*
*the audience doesn't know whether to clap or feel bad for the poor guy, some clap, some just sit stunned, Kim and Jimmy are among those that are stunned*
Megg: *looks to Linda* Just do what I said...please...*she runs off of the stage*
*Kim and Jimmy get up, going over to some important person, seeing if they can go see Megg in her dressing room, they explain their situation and are let in*
Megg: *sits sobbing in the dressing room*
(I hope you can go somewhere with that, but I"m gonna move onto Lawson because I gotta get to class soon, if not, let me know and I will add more to it later.)
***Back at Lawson's parents***
*Mother and Lawson are still crying, looking over Deeds things*
Lawson: I'm such a terrible son...I've caused so much trouble, so much pain...and yet I'm the one who lived...you're stuck with the black sheep....
Mother: No, Lawson...no...*holds his head to her chest, as if he were a little boy again* I loved both of my sons equally...I was proud of both of you....I'm still proud of....of both of you...What Longfellow did was a very noble thing...and you have had many proud accomplishments in your life.
Lawson: Nothing that compares to him...all I ever wanted as a child was to be him...to be just like him...and now...now I've ruined everything...
Mother: *rocks Lawson, quieting his sobs and she kisses his head* Shhhhh, darling....shhhhh*kisses his head once more* I love you Lawson...
Lawson: I'm going to make it all up mom...I promise, I'm gonna make it all up to you and dad...AND Longfellow...If it's the last thing I ever do before leaving this earth...I'll show you all...*he contines to sob*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 1, 2007 18:20:39 GMT -5
*Megg hears a faint knock on the door and burries her head deeper into the pillows, sobbing uncontrollably*
Megg: *Muffled* Go away...
Kim: Megg, it's me; Kim. Open up.
*Megg gets up and opens the door, collapsing into Kim's arms*
*Kim holds Megg, trying to comfort her as best she can as Jimmy slips past them and walks into the room, sitting down on the couch*
Kim: I'm sorry, honey. We didn't know...
Megg: *Pulls away, wiping her tears* No one did.... I just don't know what I'm going to say if he comes back here after the show and wants to get back together.
Kim: Would you like us to take you home?
Megg: *Nods* Thanks.
Kim: *Smiles* Don't worry, you don't have to see him again.
*Kim cringes at what she just said,*
He's not such a bad guy. I never even understood why they broke up, but I guess if she's this upset about it...then it must have been pretty terrible
Megg: *Looks down and mutters to herself* But that's just it...I want to see him again...
Kim: I'll go get your coat, you stay here.
*She gives Megg an ''it'll be all right'' smile and walks out of the room, closing the door behind her*
Jimmy: *Sits awkwardly next to Megg, fidgetting with his hat in his hands...* I--uh...I'm gonna go help Kim.
*He dashes out of the room and goes chasing after Kim.*
*Megg sits by herself, laying down on the small couch and replays the moments in her head*
He smiled at me.... He sang the number as if he were saying all those things to me. What am I gonna say to him? What if he wants me back... What if I want him back?
*She holds her head and takes a deep sigh. The ''what if's'' are a little too much for her to bear, and she continues to sob into the pillows*
*There's a knock on the door, it must be Kim and Jimmy. She gets up and opens the door. Standing there amazed, frozen in place*
Megg: D-Dean...wh-what are you doing here?
Dean: *Walks in quickly and closes the door, locking it behind him. He picks her up in his arms* Megg, I can't keep this up. I can't pretend like I don't need you. I love you! I've always loved you ever since we were kids. You're the only woman for me...you've always been the woman for me. Don't ever leave me again, please! I can't--*sobs* I can't live my life without you anymore. I'm sorry for what I said. Megan, ple--
*Megg looks up at him and through the tears she realizes that for once in Dean Martin's life...he means it. With his entire being, his whole heart and mind -- he truly couldn't live without her, nor she without him.*
*She smiles and kisses him passionately. The two wrapped tightly in each other's embrace.*
Megg: I love you, too, Dean. I'll never leave you again. I promise.
***Back at Lawson's***
*Dad peaks his head in through the door*
Dad: Supper's ready.
*He notices the two crying and walks in*
Dad: *Knowing exactly why they're crying, he puts his hand on Mom's shoulder and with a hushed tone in his voice* It'll be all right, mom. *places his hand on Lawson's shoulder as well and smiles weakly* He's in a much better place, now. He wouldn't want us to worry...
*Lawson gets up and gives his father a huge hug*
Lawson: Thanks, Dad. *Pulls away, wiping his tears. Gives a faint chuckle* You know...I thought I'd be better after 7 months. *The sick look on his face re-appears and the tears sting the corner of his eyes* But I'm not...
Dad: I don't think any of us will be able to get over this quickly.
Mom: *Sobs, excusing herself from the room.*
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Post by Ajax on Feb 2, 2007 17:37:32 GMT -5
*the two stand in the room, holding each other. Megg buries her face in his chest and contines to cry. Dean wraps his arms around her, tightly and kisses the top of her head*
Megg: *looks up at him, trying to think of what to say, where to begin, but for now looking is just enough*
Dean: *looks back, grinning, continuing to hold her*
Megg: *smiles* Gosh, it's been so long....*wipes a stray tear from his cheek*
Dean: Too long! *still in his arms, he takes a finger and runs it down along the line of her jaw and gives her little kisses where his finger has been*
Megg: *nods, blushing, happy to be receiving his attentions again. She searches for something to say* I'm sorry I messed up your number....I tried to get Jenn to take my part, but no one knew the steps...so I had to....
Dean: *shushes her* I'm kinda glad you did...
Megg: *smiles and replies teasingly* Only kinda glad, huh?!
Dean: *kisses her nose* Very glad....extremely over joyed!
Megg: *chuckles* Well, I'm sorta glad I did as well...
Dean: Oh why's that?
Megg: You should have seen the way some of those girls were lookin at you!
Dean: Well...there's one way to make sure they don't get me...
Megg: And how's that?
Dean: *takes a ring out of his pocket and slides it onto her finger* Will you?
Megg: *smiles, nodding* I will...
Dean: *grabs her in his arms again and kisses her passionately*
*they hear a knock at the door*
Megg: *goes and opens the door and sees Kim and Jimmy standing there*
Kim: *notices Dean standing in the room and shoots him an evil glance*
Dean: *shoots one back and walks over to the couch, sitting down*
Kim: *also noticing that Megg's cheeks are tear stained and her make up is running* Oh honey, what did he do this time? *she hands Megg her handkerchief and a mirror so she can fix the running mascara*
Megg: *takes it and rubs it off* The most wonderful in the world....He asked me to MARRY him, AGAIN!
Jimmy: *walks over and sits on the other end of the couch and turns to Dean* Did she say yes?
Dean: *nods*
Jimmy: *Extends his hand* Congratulations!
Dean: *shakes Jimmy's hand and thanks him*
Kim: Are you sure you want to go through with this? I mean, you got hurt once....maybe Jerry..
Dean: *stands up upon hearing that name* Was she seeing Jerry? Why would Kim try to talk her out of marrying me, unless Jerry had proposed for....a third time, and she accepted! Please, just let her make her own decisions...
Megg: *looks to Kim*
Kim: *shoots a glance at Jimmy for the congratulations*
Jimmy: *looks around bewildered, not knowing the whole story between Megg, Dean and Jerry, even after seven months*
Megg: We're getting married, tonight!
Dean: *walks over to Megg and wraps an arm around her shoulder and kisses her cheek* Just as soon as we can get the license.
Megg: And we'd be honored if you and Jimmy would be the attendants!
Kim: *smiles, wanting to say yes, but then again, not wating Megg to get hurt*
Megg: Just say you'll do it...please?
Kim: *nods* I'd be happy to, Megg!
Jimmy: *walks over and stands beside Kim* Well, if you two are going to go get a license, you'd better hurry, it's 4:30 and the JP is out after 5.
Megg: *gasps and looks to Dean* Oh no!
Dean: *grabs Megg's hand and the two run out of the club*
Kim: *runs as best she can being seven months pregnant*
Jimmy: *laughs and picks Kim up, running with her through the club*
*The four of them get into a taxi and head to the JP*
***Lawson's Parents House***
*After dinner, Lawson is helping his mother clean up the kitchen*
Lawson: *can feel a hestitaion, a sort of heaviness of the heart in his mother* Mom, is there anything wrong?
Mother: Nothing, why?
Lawson: I just thought you seemed down, that's all...
Mother: I'm just happy to be able to see you after 20 odd years. I was afraid I'd never see you again.
Lawson: I would have come back. But, you'll be seeing more of me, mom. I'm going to stay in the states. I'm turning over a new leaf, going straight. I'm gonna settle down and get married...maybe live just down the street from you...and you can play with your grand children whenever you like...*remembers and begins to tell her joyfully* Besides, you're going to be a grandmother....Kim....*starts to head downward on the depression spiral* Longfellow's wife....she's going to have a baby....I'm sure she'll let you see him...
Mother: Lawson...I have....well, a few months ago, the doctors told me that I'm stricken with...*her voice goes lower* cancer! *she starts to cry* I'd love to be around to see all of those wonderful events, but I don't know if I'll even be around next week!
Lawson: *hugs his mother and gives her a kiss on the cheek* Mom...please don't talk like that...
Mother: I've come to the realization that it's going to happen, and I'm okay with it now. I've lived a long fulfilling life, and knowing that I'll be able to see Longfellow again...and old friends...
Lawson: *holds his mother close, hoping against all hope that he'll never lose his mother*
Mother: Don't mourn too much for me though Lawson...I'm old and I've lived a long and fulfilling life...just look after your father...and enjoy everything you have...
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 2, 2007 19:15:13 GMT -5
Strong boy, that Jimmy is...like the Olympic heavy weight champion of 1935. "And now, ladies and gentlemen...Jimmy Stewart will attempt to pick up a pregnant woman and run for a taxi"
*The four sit nervously in the taxi*
Jimmy: *Quietly leans over to Kim and whispers, squeezing her hand gently* You doing okay?
Kim: *Looks over and smiles* Yes, just fine.
Megg: What time is it?
Dean: *Looks at his watch* 4:40.
Megg: Dean, we won't make it!
Dean: *Holds her tightly and runs his fingers through her hair* Shhh, don't worry, it'll work out. We've waited too long for it to close on us now.
*The four arrive at the building and Megg and Dean dash up the stairs--Kim waddling like a penguin and Jimmy patiently walking behind*
Megg: Oooh, Dean, I hope we're not too late!
*Dean and Megg get up to an office and look to the secretary*
Dean: *Panting* Hello miss...
Secretary: Yes? Can I help you?
Dean: Me and my fiance' would like to get married, does the pastor have time for just one more?
*Megg stands off to the side, she looks down and sighs*
This wasn't how I had expected my wedding to go.... I don't even have a gown!
Secretary: Well, he's finishing up with a couple right now then after that he's leaving in 10 minutes.
Dean: *Looks to Megan, who seems depressed, as if there seems to be no hope left. He looks back to the secretary and says with more urgency in his voice* Miss, I have to marry this woman to-night; I've already put it off too long, 7 months too long! Please, is there any possible way to get this done by to-night?
Secretary: No, sir. I'm sorry.
Dean: *Looks to Megg and puts his hand around her waist, walking her to the door, then looks back at the secretary* Thanks.
*Dean and Megg meet up with Kim and Jimmy who are still heading up the stairs*
Kim: *Panting* Any luck?
Megg: *Looks down and shakes her head* No.
Dean: Come on, let's go get something to eat. Maybe get our minds off things...
*Kim and Megg nod sadly, Megg helping Kim down the steps*
*Jimmy stops Dean and pulls him off to the side*
Jimmy: Dean, I have to tell you something...
Dean: What is it?
Jimmy: I was in the military a couple years back and I was ordained a minister. A couple of the guys back in the war wanted to get married, so since I belonged to a church they up and elected me!
Dean: That's great, Jimmy! Say, I'm gonna surprise Megg; Wanna help me?
Jimmy: Sure!
***Downstairs***
Kim: Oh, Megg, I'm so sorry things didn't work out. I know I was being harsh earlier. But it's not that I don't like Dean, I just don't want you getting hurt anymore.
Megg: *Smiles* I know, honey. But this time I'm sure. I'm in good hands...
Kim: *Smiles, patting Megg's hand* Good. I hope so.
*The four all get into the taxi and Dean tells the driver to drive to the hotel*
Megg: Aren't we gonna eat?
Dean: Not yet.
Megg: What do you mean, 'not yet'? Dean, I'm hungry!
*Jimmy leans into Kim and nudges her with his arm, smiling like an ape*
Kim: *Raises a brow* What's so amusing?
Jimmy: *Whispers* I'm an ordained minister...I'm gonna marry Megg and Dean...TO-NIGHT!
Kim: *Excitedly* Really?!
Megg: *Looks to Kim* Really what?
Kim: *Calms herself* Nothing. Jimmy just told me the Yankees won another world series...
*Megg shakes her head and turns back into Dean's embrace*
*The four arrive at the hotel and walk out. Jimmy pays for the cab fair and helps Kim up the stairs*
Megg: Well, might as well check into a room; the food isn't that great here.
Dean: *Walks up to the manager* Excuse me, sir?
Manager: Yes? Can I help you?
Dean: Yes, I'd like a room...
*Dean looks to Megg who just walked over to Kim and sat down on the chair. He then directs his attention back on the manager and whispers*
Dean: How long would it take to fill a room with a dozen fresh roses?
Manager: Not as long as you'd think, actually. We have a florist right next door.
Dean: Great!
Manager: *Hands Dean the key and smiles* Room 206 will be full of flowers in about 20 minutes.
Dean: Wonderful. Oh! And make sure that little lady in the red *he points to Megg* doesn't see the flowers...
Manager: *Nods* Yes, sir. *He notices Megg with two others* Are those two with you?
*Dean looks over and nods*
Dean: Oh, yes, they'll be needing rooms as well.
Manager: Perfect. I'll give you the key to their room as well. You can wait in there while the flowers are being put in place.
Dean: Thank you so much.
Manager: *Smiles kindly* Not a problem.
***Back at Lawson's***
Lawson: *Begins to sob* I can't lose you, Mom. I've already lost Lawson and Kim. I can't lose you!
Mother: What do you mean, you lost Kim?
*Lawson looks up and pulls away*
Lawson: Do I tell her about what I did to Kim? How could I? Longfellow's wife. I...well, I got her angry before I came here. She said she never wanted to see me again.
Mother: What did you say?
Lawson: I told her Longfellow was still alive.
Mother: *Gasps* Lawson!
Lawson: But I thought he was! I had a dream, and you know how my dreams always came true...
Mother: But to tell a woman that you dreamed her dead husband was alive...that's just torture!
Lawson: I know...*the sickness returns* I know.
Mother: What are you going to do?
Lawson: *Shrugs* What can I do? She said she never wanted to see me again!
Mother: I have to see my grandson or daughter sometime...
*The two stand there in silence, realizing what was just said*
Mother: *Looks up and smiles* Oh, don't worry about me, Lawson. I'll be just fine. I'm sure I'll be around to watch my grandchild grow up...
Lawson: *Hugs his mother* I hope so, Mom. *Closes his eyes tight and holds her closer* I hope so.
***Back with Deeds***
Deeds: *Yelling, trying to speak over the loud whooshing sound* Thanks for saving me, mister. I really appreciate it!
Pilot: *Yells back* No problem, kid! Say, what were you doing on an island anyways?
Deeds: *Chuckles* It's a long story!
*Deeds clutches onto a piece of paper tightly. He'd been reciting the contents on it over and over for 6 months*
6006 Eastman Ln. 4305 New York, New York.
*He nods confidently, smiling proudly*
Deeds: *Quietly* I'm really gonna meet her. I have the address and everything! --Gosh, I wonder what I'm gonna say! Hiya honey....I'm back
*He chuckles to himself and can hardly contain his joy*
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Post by Ajax on Feb 2, 2007 21:04:34 GMT -5
Oh, it's all so sweet and sad and everything! *bawls my eyes out* THANK GOD FOR JIMMY STEWART! I'll update later tonight probably. It was magnificent pally!
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Post by Ajax on Feb 3, 2007 3:35:54 GMT -5
hahaha, I know, I realized after I typed that how absurd it was, but we still didn't get there on time! THANKS FOR BEING PREGNANT KIM! lol Dean: *walks over to the little group* Well, we got one room for now. They said they should have a vacancy in a few hours, and then we'll be able to get our own room. Megg: Sounds fine by me...but what about dinner? Kim: Yeah, what about dinner? Megg: *hushed* The food here is nasty, whaddya say we go out? Dean: *thinks for a moment and then figures that there would be less chance of either of the girls leaving the room and finding out the surprise too early* Alright...*takes Megg's hand and they walk out once more, the four of them and get into another taxi* Dean: *gives the driver the name of a fancy restaurant and they speed off* Once inside, the men take the womens coats and take them to be checkedDean: Okay, here's the plan. I got a room for you and Kim, and I got a room for me and Megg, she just can't know about it yet....they're filling it full of roses as we speak! Jimmy: *nods* Okay... Dean: When we get back, she thinks we only have one room...so I want to go into your room, you and Kim's, and we can stick around for awhile. When I tell Megg that I'm going to go check on a vacancy, I want you to excuse yourself. Here's the key to the room with the roses...*takes the key out of his pocket and hands it to Jimmy* Jimmy: So, when you say you're going to go check on another room, you want me to excuse myself and go into the room full of roses and wait there? Dean: *nods* Jimmy: Should I be hidden away, or right out in the open? Dean: Hide away, I wanna surprise her... Jimmy: *nods and sticks the key in his pocket and the two walk back to the table* After dinner the four head back to the hotel and sit in Jimmy and Kim's room, playing cards...we join the scene just as Dean has won another round*Megg, Kim, and Jimmy give all of their cards to Dean* Megg: He's wearing his lucky ring...*gestures to his pinky ring* Jimmy: I knew it had to be something... Kim: How about one more game? Dean: *smiles* I'm up for it! Megg: *takes the cards away from him making them into a nice neat pile* Of course you are darling.... Dean: *takes the cards away and wow them with his shuffling and some tricks* Megg: Now I see how ya win! *grabs the cards away and deals them* After Dean wins another hand and they're all grumblingDean: *while stacking the cards and putting them back in his pocket* I think I'll go see about that other room now...*looks at his watch* It's getting late...and we should give Kim her rest...*stands up and kisses the top of Megg's head* I'll be right back...*he walks out the door* *Megg and Kim get the table and chairs put back in order after the game, and Jimmy goes and sits on the couch, waiting a few minutes before departing* Jimmy: *Stands up* I'll be back...I wanna go get some ice...*he walks outta the room* Megg: *smiles at Kim and then sits on the couch* Kim: *sits on the couch as well* Megg: So, you still haven't heard anything from Lawson lately? Kim: Nope. Megg: Good, must be he got the picture! Kim: *nods* I hope so. Megg: I hope Jimmy hurries with that ice...I could use a drink...*she gets up and walks to the bar* Kim: *sighs* Sorry your plans fell through pally... Megg: *looks over the bottles* That's alright...I'd always imagined something fancier anyways... Kim: *struggles to get up and walks over to Megg, removing the bottle from her hand* What's it matter? As long as you love each other? Megg: *shrugs, looking at the bottles again* Kim: You do love him, don't you Megg? Megg: Of course! Kim: I'm sorry....I guess I just meant to say...you don't see Jerry ever... Megg: Nope. Not since the incident where he broke in and proposed to me. *she chuckles* He was always a different sort of man... Dean: *goes and checks on Jimmy, making sure he's in place* Jimmy? Jimmy: *comes out of a room, dressed in full military preacher garb* Dean: *smiles at him* I'm going to bring them in soon, so get back into your position...*he turns to leave as Jimmy goes to hide again....*runs back after Jimmy* Wait, the key! *gets the key from Jimmy and walks out the door* Dean: *walks into the room where Megg and Kim are* I got us a room darling... Megg: *stands and walks to him* Well, I guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow honey. Dean: Why doesn't she come and check out the room...we could all have a drink over there... Kim: Sounds good, after all, Jimmy went for ice and never returned.... *Dean leads Megg to the room and Kim waddles behind* Dean: Close your eyes... Megg: *closes her eyes* Dean Martin...you're not surprising me, are you? Dean: I'd never think of it! Keep 'em closed....*leaves her outside the door and helps Kim along, wanting her to see it before Megg opens her eyes* Kim: *her jaw drops in amazement* Dean: *leads Megg into the room, her hand over her eyes. When he gets her to the center of the room...* Okay...open 'em... Megg: *takes her hand away and opens her eyes. She can't help but notice all of the roses, and she gasps* Oh Dean...*hugs him tightly and gives him a kiss* You shouldn't have! All of this for me?! Dean: I had to make it up to you somehow... Megg: *shakes her head, partly in disbelief, and partly to tell him he doesn't have to make anything up to her* It's beautiful! Dean: I've got another surprise....It's around here somewhere....*looks around in all of the rooms and motions for Jimmy to come out, then walks back by Megg's side and takes her hand* Jimmy: *walks out of the other room and stands before them in his full regalia, ready to marry them* Megg: *giggles* What a surprise...It's Jimmy Stewart.... Kim: So much for ice... Dean: Jimmy's an ordained minster in the Army...Megg, he's here to marry us! Megg: *looks to Jimmy and then to Dean in disbelief* Now? Marry us now?! Dean: *smiles and nods* Yep, now...if that's alright... Megg: *nods* Dean: *turns to Jimmy* Will you do the honors? Jimmy: *nods* Dearly beloved..*nods in Kim's direction* You are gathered here today to witness the union of this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony....*folds his hands together* You're exchanging your own vows? Dean: *nods* When was it that we fell in love, when we were 18 or 16, maybe 10? I don’t know ’cause the truth is I can’t picture a time that I wasn’t in love with you. I always knew you were the one that could look into my eyes and see my soul. I don’t question your commitment to us and I know there’s nothing we can’t work through. And I except you as my partner and as my best friend above all others. It’s a miracle to find the kind of peace and happiness that you’ve given me and in honor of that miracle, I pledge before Kim to love and to cherish you forever. Jimmy: Place the ring on her finger...*Dean does as instructed* Now for your vows, Megg... Megg: *looks at Dean, frightened, thinking she could never get the words out, she manages* I look at you and I see my best friend, your energy and your passion inspire me in ways I never thought possible. Your inner beauty, so strong, that I know longer fear being myself. I know longer fear at all. I never thought that I could find someone that I could love that would love me back unconditionally. Then I realize that although we were often apart you were always with me, and you were my soulmate. You give me purpose when I feel I have none. Without you my soul would be empty, my heart broken, my being incomplete. I thank god everyday that you were brought into my life, and I thank you for loving me. Jimmy: *hands Megg a ring* Place the ring on his finger...*Megg does as instructed* By the power of the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife...*looks to Dean* You can finally kiss your bride! Dean: *wraps his arms around Megg, lifting her from the ground and kissing her passionately* ***Later that night in the room with Kim and Jimmy***Jimmy: Kim...I have to tell you something... Kim: What is it? Something troubling you? Jimmy: *looks at her* Kim....I....I'm....I never thought this would be so hard to say... Kim: *looks at him, waiting for him to come out with it* Jimmy: *looks down at the floor, blurting it out, the words coming all at once* I love you, Kim! Kim: I love you too Jimmy...*takes his hands* But, I'm not in love with you....*sighs* I still love Deeds... Jimmy: *looks away and takes his hands away as well* Kim...I gotta tell ya something else... Kim: *looks at him again waiting* Jimmy: Deeds is alive! That day I found the picture of you in the paper, I called the airline, and they said they had no caskets aboard, which meant, Deeds had to be alive when he boarded that plane. They never sent a body back, and he would have had to had identification, so he must still be alive...I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier... Kim: You waited seven months, let me go through agony....torture...cry myself to sleep for seven months....to tell me that my husband may still be alive?! What sort of a man are you?! To tell me you love me, and then let me go through this tremendous pain, this suffering! I'm sorry Jimmy, but you're not half the man I thought you were! How could you let me go through this?! Jimmy: I didn't tell you because....well...because I loved you Kim... Kim: That makes no sense, you know what I was going through! Jimmy: Not from experience...and...I didn't think anyone could have survived anything that horrific...I'm sorry Kim...I knew I should have told you, but I was afraid I would have hurt you more... Kim: *gives Jimmy a look of disbelief and waddles into the bedroom and slams the door*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 3, 2007 4:53:00 GMT -5
*Jimmy sits back, stunned*
You blew it! Now she's never going to speak with you again! Why did you have to tell her you loved her? That right there just sunk you further into the hole.
*He paces the floor for quite a bit, looking back at the door Kim stormed into*
Go chase after her, you idiot! She's pregnant! She can't be out there alone.... But who am I to talk? She's a grown woman. Anyways, she'd probably shoot me if she saw me.
***Back with Kim***
*Kim waddles down the stairs sobbing; tears streaming down her face*
I can't believe that man! How could he tell me my husband is still alive? I saw him drown! I was there!
*She balls her hands into a fist and clenches her teeth. She wades past the people in the lobby and hails for a taxi*
Why is everyone so fixed on torturing me? I know he's dead! The papers can't be trusted; who could trust them now-a-days; what with the propaganda and all. That paper just wanted a headline for the Sunday news; I know my husband isn't still alive. How could he be?
Driver: Where you headed, miss?
Kim: I don't care, just take me anywhere.
Driver: *Nods* Anywhere. Okay, you got it.
What if he is alive, though? What if there was a small chance that he survived that fall in the ocean? And let's say he did end up on a plane; that plane went down! How could he possibly have survived that?
*The tears begins to sting her face as she closes her eyes and lays her head back*
Oh Deeds. I miss you so much. I want to believe you're still alive, just waiting for me somewhere, but I can't lead myself to believe that lie anymore. I'd give anything to have you by my side right now, holding me and telling me everything will be all right; that my child will have a father and that everything will turn out fine in the end, but deep down inside I know that will never be so, because that night, 7 months ago, I swore I'd never let myself believe that lie; that lie everyone's so fixed on me believing. I know they mean well, but can't they understand that it doesn't help? That it's only hurting me more?
*She fixes her gaze upon the whirling buzz of the speeding cars and the dim city lights glowing on the pavement*
If only I had a real sign; a sign that would let me know for sure what's real and what's not...Then I wou--
Driver: Lady, I've been driving for a while now, could you let me know where you're going? This is gonna be one spectacular bill...
Kim: *Wakes from her daze and shifts her attention on the man* I'm sorry. To the cafe', please.
Driver: Which one?
Kim: *Smiles weakly* I don't care.
***Back with Deeds***
Deeds: Thanks for the ride, mister. I'd pay ya' a little money bu--
Pilot: *Shakes his hand* Nah, don't worry about it. You've been on an island for 7 months, I don't expect anything but just a simple "thank you".
Deeds: *Smiles* Thank you.
Pilot: No problem. I would have taken you further but I have a prior engagement. I have a friend, though. Is there any place else you'd like to go? I'm sure he'd be abl--
Deeds: No, thanks. I'm heading for New York. I'll just grab a taxi.
*The two shake hands once again*
Pilot: Well, all right. Nice meeting you.
Deeds: You too.
*Deeds picks up his bag and walks a couple blocks. He comes to the street and hails for a taxi*
Driver: Destination, sir?
Deeds: To the woman of my dreams. Literally!
Driver: Huh?
Deeds: *Chuckles* Nearest airport, please.
Driver: Oh, sure.
*At the airport, Deeds boards the plane and sits in his seat, fidgeting with Kim's photo.*
Just 12 more hours and I'll be in the same state as her...just 12 hours!
*His heart does a somersault and gives him goosebumps*
***11 hours later the plane lands and Deeds gets off the plane.***
*He hails for a taxi outside and jumps in*
Deeds: 6006 Eastman Ln. 4305 New York, New York, please.
Driver: *Nods* Yes, sir.
*A little while later the car pulls up to a sweet looking home.*
*Deeds pays the driver and stands on the front sidewalk, looking up*
Deeds: Beautiful looking home...
*The lights are off and the place looks empty, but he walks up to the step and knocks on the door, half expecting little children to come running out, hugging him and welcoming their daddy home, but as the door opens, he finds the place barren.*
*He walks in a little further, turning on the lights*
Deeds: The place is empty. ....No one lives here.
*He scans the place with his eyes, but there's nothing. No furniture, no frames, no photos, no people; nothing. The place looked as hollow as the island he'd been living on for 7 months*
*Out of the corner of his eye he finds a bag. It isn't a large bag, but it's a pretty good size.*
*He lays down his coat and spreads it on the ground, taking the bag over to it and dumping out all it's contents*
*He sifts through the papers, thinking at first it was just a bunch of junk but as he looks at it more carefully, he realizes it's his old identity, old credit cards, money, receipts, letters and photos from Kim...*
*He picks up a photo and looks at it*
*It's him and her, laughing and kissing at some kind of party...*
*He picks up another:*
*Again, it's him and her, laying on a couch next to each other, laughing and talking with the other woman and man from his memory*
*He studies the faces of the people in the photos, and there's no doubt, that that's him...and her, together, happily*
*He feels his heart skip a beat.*
I was with her.... Here's proof that I was once in her presence. I felt her body close to mine and breathed the same air as she did.
*He smiles and goes for another photo but finds a letter and begins reading it:*
My dearest Longfellow, For weeks and months I could never bring myself to believe that you were truly gone, nor did I want to. My mind kept repeating back the moments we shared together. My heart didn't understand fear or loneliness because everytime I felt afraid or sad you were always there to comfort me--to protect me. But now that you're gone, I don't know how to deal with this pain. The night we married I promised I would always love you, 'through sickness and in health, for richer or poorer; 'till death do us part.' I've realized now that there is error in those words... Death will never stop me from loving you; it may keep us apart here on earth, but through the heart I've found it to be impossible. I know I'll never see you again, and I understand that these words will never leave the walls of this house, but I want you to know, that no matter what happens, I'll always love you. I'll raise our child with love and strength; Love that you've shown to me, and strength to fight a world full of heartache and pain. There is love in this world, Longfellow; and I found a glimpse of it through you. I thank you for that. And I promise to tell our child of you when he or she grows up. They'll know you like I knew you. Through the eyes of an angel... You saw everything with a glimmer of sunshine in your eyes, darling. It's what drew people to you--it's what drew me to you.
With this I will say my final farewell, though our love had not been in vain. I love you more today than I had yesterday. And the tears I shed are not tears of sadness any longer, but tears of joy, for I know someday I will see you again, and I shall kiss the lips of an angel.
*Through his tears he cries out, heart-wrenching sobs that pierce his temples and make his body shake.*
*He realizes, while looking through the contents that this bag was not only his life...but Kim's as well...For when he died, she died as well.*
*After the night she moved out and promised herself never again to believe the lies of the world, she packed up all of his things and placed them neatly in a bag. After the house became vacant for quite sometime and went up for sale, she stashed them in the corner and said her goodbyes. There was no body or burial ground for her to visit, so she left them all behind, in a place she knew she'd never have to visit or feel the tormenting pain her past has caused.*
*She didn't have enough strength to burn them or throw them all away, she just placed them neatly in the corner, as if to forget them; store them away in the deep caves of her heart and pick up the pieces of her shattered remains.*
*He spent the next few hours reading their love letters and looking at the photos*
*And at the first sign of light in the morning, he dozed off into a deep sleep, running her letter over and over in his mind...*
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Post by Ajax on Feb 4, 2007 0:01:04 GMT -5
***Back with Jimmy***
*He runs down the stairs, figuring that will be faster than the elevator and dashes out the door. He gets outside and looks around, but there's no Kim. He looks through the hotel doors and into the lobby, and still no Kim*
Jimmy: Where could she have gone? She just left?! *he walks along, thinking*
You could always tell her it was a lie...tell her you made it up....but then what would she think of you? It's just better to tell her the truth, even if it does hurt us both...
*He starts walking back to the hotel, thinking of what he's going to say to her*
I wish you'd believe me Kim...I only kept it from you because I love you...I thought telling you right away would have hurt you more, and I didn't want that for you. Besides, how could someone survive a horrific plane crash, stuck someone for seven months!?
Jimmy: No, that's just not gonna work...*snaps his fingers and walks on*
Kim, I want you to forget all about your dead husband and love me Kim. I've just fallen in love with you over the past few months...and I just want you to love me Kim...No, how could I ask her to forget about her dead husband?
*he reaches the hotel and goes inside. He looks around the lobby and then goes up to the room. He walks inside and looks around, he knocks on the bedroom door. There's no response. He calls Kim's name. Again, no response. He sits on the couch, but then stands up and goes off in search for a piece of paper and a pen. On the hotel letter head he writes:*
Kim: I'm sorry for what happened. I understand why you are upset with me, and I realize I should have told you sooner. I'm sorry for all of the pain, heart break and torture I have caused you. I know you will need your space for awhile, so I am returning to my house. You are welcome back anytime you like. Love, Jimmy
*He grabs a few things and walks out, hailing a taxi and heading home*
***Back with Kim***
*Kim pays the taxi driver and gets out and waddles into the cafe. She takes a seat and a waitress soon comes over to her*
Waitress: Can I get you anything?
Kim: Just a cup of black coffee and some toast please.
*the waitress writes and then leaves. She comes back with the items Kim requested and sets them and the bill in front of her*
Kim: *looks at the toast and sips some of her coffee and gazes out the window* Why can't I just come to terms with Longfellow's death? I'm never going to love another person again. I can't let myself lose the memory of Longfellow, I won't allow it! My child will have a father, if only in memory! Oh, why can't there just be a sign...just give me a sign God, that Longfellow is alright, that he's never coming back....
*She continues to sip her coffee in a daze, staring out the window. She day dreams an image of Longfellow. He's entering the coffee shop, things are as they used to be, before all of this torture started. He looks well. He comes in and kisses her on the cheek, they catch up on old times, they talk, they laugh, they have a good time. They hold hands and kiss. The thought of Deeds being alive fills her with so much hope and warmth. She never wants to let go of that image, that face...so rugged, yet so gentle...his hands...his lips....she snaps out of it and pays the bill and gets up and walks out*
***Back with Deeds***
*He runs the letter over and over in his mind. This time he stops at the part, "I promise to tell our child of you when he or she grows up." He has vivid dreams of playing with his child. He's batting a ball around with his son, and Kim is standing on, watching, just as beautiful as can be. They walk along, the three of them, down a beautiful path, lined with trees. The leaves are just turning color and their son is having so much fun running ahead, hearing the crunching of the leaves. He takes Kim's hand and they stop. He takes both of her hands, and they face each other and they kiss.*
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