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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 4, 2007 2:35:43 GMT -5
*Kim waddles down the street and gazes at the snow that falls lightly upon the ground. The sun shines down from the sky and illuminates the freshly fallen slow; Crisp and soft under her shoes.*
*She walks a ways down the street as her mind begins to wander.*
Should I? No one will mind; It's probably still vacant. I just want to see if it's still there.
*She builds up the courage and heads for Dean's old home.*
*Coming to it, she looks up and smiles weakly*
It looks just as I'd remembered it. Nothing's changed.
*Chuckles to herself*
It's only been 7 months! It wouldn't have changed that much...
*She turns the doorknob and slowly peaks her head into the door, looking around.*
*There seems to be no one around so she walks in and looks around. The place is still empty, lifeless. Her eyes dart to the little spot in the corner where the bag used to be.*
Kim: It's gone!
*She scans the room with her eyes, searching for the bag but it's nowhere to be found*
Who would have taken it? What good would it have done them? No one even lives here!
*She leans up against the wall, trying to fight back the tears*
Don't do this, Kim. You can't break down here; not now. Pull yourself together; it's just stuff. He's gone, anyways. It's not like you expected this stuff to stay forever!
*She wipes her eyes quickly and decides to take a look upstairs*
*Each step creeks and moans. She runs her fingers along the railing, keeping herself steady*
*She stops immediately when she hears the shower running*
Who would be taking a--Ohhh, those stupid bums! This is illegal! I should report them. This isn't their home!
*She pauses*
It's not my home, either....
*She begins to walk back down the stairs. Hearing the water turn off she quickens her pace, walking out the door and makes her way down the street as quickly as a pregnant woman can.*
***Deeds***
*He smiles proudly. As if feeling all of this is much to real to be just a dream. He can feel her touch, her kiss and even smell her perfume. The smell is intoxicating.*
*He breathes in deeply, as if to take the aroma in, stopping when he sees the snow lightly falling to the ground.*
*He positions himself upright, looking outside.*
I'd give anything to dance with her in the snow right now....
*He smiles*
Someday...
*Deciding to take a shower and get ready, he looks around the room and picks up all the photos and letters, placing them back in the bag.*
*He takes it up with him and sets it in the corner of the bathroom.*
*He turns the shower on and jumps in*
*A few minutes later he hears the steps creeking. Sounding as if someone may be in the house with him.*
*He turns the shower off and listens closely. The steps seem to be getting further and further away, as if the person is leaving.*
*He jumps out of the shower, soap and water dripping from his body. He places a towel around his waist and walks to the door*
*Silence*
*He opens it and listens more closely*
*Silence*
*Looking out the hall window, he sees a woman walking quickly down the street. From his distance he can't make out much, just that she's pregnant.*
*He didn't notice her coming out of the house, so he figures it was just his imagination.*
*He gets back in the shower and washes the soap off*
***Megg and Dean***
*Dean opens his eyes slowly, the sun shining bright in the room*
*He feels the side of the bed, his heart flutters as he feels Megg's warm body next to his*
*A big smile plays across his face as he leans in and kisses her forehead*
Dean: Good morning, Mrs. Dean Martin.
*Megg yawns and stretches, gazing into his eyes and smiling back* Good morning, Mr. Martin.... Why the big smile?
Dean: How could I not smile when I've got the most beautiful woman in my arms right now, and a wonderfully snowy day to laze around in....gives me an excuse to stay in bed all day.
*He kisses her nose playfully and smiles*
Megg: Oh, what a perfect idea! I think I'll take you up on that!
*The two snuggle under the covers and start to giggle*
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Post by Ajax on Feb 4, 2007 13:47:11 GMT -5
Oh wow pally, I really don't know what to do with you and Deeds, and I wanna bring Jimmy back in for a little bit, but I'm so lost for an idea right now...If I don't get this updated before I go to work (by 4) then I will definitely be doing it tonight, after I get home, around 10 probably It was amazing!
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Post by Ajax on Feb 5, 2007 0:04:51 GMT -5
*Kim gets to the end of the street and stands there thinking. She has nowhere to to go. She walks on*
I can't stay in that house, someone is already in it, and besides, it's not mine to stay in, besides, the previous tennants might like to return. I can't stay with Megg and Dean. I wouldn't want to be such a bother to them so soon after their wedding, and besides, they're in a hotel...I guess that only leaves me with Jimmy, but I loathe the idea of going back...what if he thinks I retunred because I love him? What if he tries to push himself on me? I'll resist....I'll just sneak upstairs to my rooms, and he'll never know I'm there....I won't have to deal with his advances. He'll just have to realize that I still love Deeds!
*Before she knows it she's at Jimmy's door. She takes the key out of her purse, she didn't have time to give it back to him when he stormed out...She unlocks the door and walks in. Perfectly expecting to sneak up to her rooms. She heads for the stairs and is startled by Jimmy's voice.*
Jimmy: Glad to see you came back....
***Back with Megg and Dean***
*After all of the snuggling, the two doze off in each others arms. They sit on the couch, snuggled together, after deciding to get out of bed.*
Dean: I got you a little something...*he gets up and takes a small box from the table handing it to her*
Megg: For me? But you already gave me enough...
Dean: *shakes his head* This is different....*he watches her open the box*
Megg: Two tickets to Italy!? Oh Dean! *she kisses him*
Dean: I thought I'd take you back to Italy...but this time a more romantic trip. *he winks at her and kisses her nose*
Megg: *kisses him again and they snuggle together, with more of the giggling and kissing*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 5, 2007 0:28:03 GMT -5
Kim: I have no place else to go, Jimmy.
Jimmy: *Smiles* You can stay here, Kim. I'm not throwing you out...
*He walks up to her and leans in for a tender kiss, but she pulls away*
Kim: Jimmy, I'm sorry, but I still love Deeds...
*He backs up, trying to give her room and be polite.*
Jimmy: *Frustrated and embrassed* I'm sorry. I know, I just *sigh* ...I just can't stand seeing you in so much pain!
Kim: *Places her hand on his shoulder and forces a smile* I'll be okay.
Jimmy: *Smiles back, but weakly* Do you still believe he's dead?
Kim: Yes. How can I not? The papers can't be trusted; their job is to write stories, and that's just what this is...a story. I saw him drown and I know the truth.
Jimmy: But--
Kim: Jimmy, please don't misunderstand; I want him back, and I desperately need him back, but I can't keep living in a fantasy world. What good will that do me? I have to be strong for myself and even stronger for my child. What life is this boy or girl ever going to have if I live in a world where I pretend my dead husband is still alive? *She sighs and looks down* I'm sorry for everything. I know I've caused you pain and heartache, but I just can'--
*Jimmy interrupts her as he leans in and kisses her lips softly*
*She pulls away and looks at him, stunned*
Jimmy: If he isn't alive, then what harm would it do for your child to have a father? Maybe not a biological one, but one that loves him or her just the same?
*Kim looks down as a tear falls down her cheek*
Kim: *Looks up to him* I'm sorry Jimmy. I can't.
*She walks up the steps to her room and closes the door behind her.*
***Deeds***
*Deeds gets out of the shower, singing and grinning like a millionaire*
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool That's amore When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet You're in love When you walk in a dream but you know you're not Dreaming signore Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli That's amore
*He stops and looks in the mirror....*
Deeds: How do I know those words and where are they from?
*He chuckles and continues to sing, walking into the bedroom to find some clothes*
*He whistles as he opens each drawer, though from top to bottom they're emtpy*
Deeds: *Mindlessly talks to himself as he looks through the drawers* I better go out and get some clothes. But with what mone--Wait, maybe I'll use the rest of the money the captain gave to me. When I meet Kim, I want to look my best...
*He comes to the very bottom drawer; when he opens it up, there's one single photo sitting there*
*He picks it up and gazes at it*
Deeds: An ultrasound?
*He flips it over and reads the name, stunned.*
Deeds: WHAT?!
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Post by Ajax on Feb 5, 2007 1:18:41 GMT -5
Kim: *throws herself on her bed and sobs* I just want DEEDS! *she buries her face in her pillow and sobs* I just wish he were here...how could the papers print such stories?! WHY DO THEY HAVE TO DO THIS TO ME?! *she continues to sob until she ultimately sobs herself into a restless sleep*
***Downstairs***
Jimmy: *who heard everything that was said upstairs* Poor Kid...*he walks to the kitchen and pours himself a stiff drink. He stands in the kitchen, holding his glass, lost in a daze. He sees Kim finally succumbing to his advances. He swallows the drink and sets the glass down, pouring himself another one* Wake up buddy, she'll never go for you...she doesn't want you. She'll never stop mourning her dead husband...she'll never give her heart to another. I could be a wonderful father to her child...I just have to make her realize. *he downs a few more drinks and walks out into the other room with the bottle, sitting on the couch*
***Back to Megg and Dean***
*The two sit kissing on the couch. Megg suddenly stops*
Dean: What's wrong hon?
Megg: *shakes her head* Nothing...I was just thinking about Italy...about how we met up again...*she lies* How I didn't even realize it was you....God, so many memories with Jerry...but I made the right choice...I've married the right man...
Dean: *kisses her neck* mmm...yes, how I have changed...
Megg: *giggles* I'd say....How stupid I am to even be thinking of him at a time like this...how terribly he treated me...I don't even know what made me think it... *the two begin kissing again on the couch*
***Back with Lawson and his parents***
Lawson: Mother, I'm in love with Kim...
Mother: Then you have to follow your heart. Tell her.
Lawson: *sighs and wraps his hands around his mug of coffee* That's just the thing...I don't know where she is....I know where she was last, but Megg and Dean recently married and I imagine have moved.
Mother: Well, they could help you...if they're still there. *She touches his shoulder, in a vote of confidence*
Lawson: I guess we never know until we try...*he stands up and throws on a coat, getting in his car and going to Megg and Dean's old house*
*Lawson arrives, parks in the drive and walks up the steps. He knocks on the door but there is no answer. He tries the handle and finds it's open. He walks in and looks around. The place is empty, except for some furniture.*
Lawson: Megg? Dean?! Anyone home?
Deeds: *hears a familiar voice, not immediately able to place it. He drops the photo and looks in the direction the voice is coming from. He stands up, ready for anything that comes at him*
Lawson: *walks around the downstairs* They must be in the process of moving....*he walks back to the main room and looks around in the direction of the bedrooms. He turns and looks up the stairs and jumps at the figure of a man he sees standing at the top of them* Hello?
Deeds: Hello...
Lawson: *He can't make out any facial features, and just the one word doesn't tip him off. He's startled and just wants to find out what he came for and get out of there as soon as possible.* I'm sorry to intrude, but could you tell me if Dean and Megg Martin still reside here?
Deeds: Who?
Lawson: Megan Martin and Dean Martin...
Deeds: *The words to the song he was singing earlier come back to him* Dean Martin?
Lawson: *nod* Yes...Dean...the singer...and his wife...
Deeds: *mumbles* It all makes sense now...
Lawson: I'm sorry, I should be --
Deeds: I don't know where they went...I just got back from England. I'm looking for my wife and my family. Maybe you could help me? *he starts down the stairs*
Lawson: *his jaw drops as he recognizes who is standing before him*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 5, 2007 13:55:59 GMT -5
*Kim tosses and turns, her dreams getting darker and more violent as the night goes on. The light has gone out on her last bit of hope as she see's Deeds' body lay at the bottom of that ocean with Lawson placing his arms around her waist. She turns around to slap him, but he disappears before her eyes. Immediately, she's taken back to Jimmy's home. She walks into the door and gets greeted by Bounce. Jimmy walks up to her and kisses her, like he had hours before. But as she goes to back up, the arms wrap around her tightly; she melts in his arms. His warm body presses up against hers as they kiss. She wants to pull away, but the intensity is too strong. As he pulls away gently, she gasps. Her eyes well up with tears as collapses into his arms.*
Kim: Deeds! *Wails* I thought you were gone! Everyone kept telling me you were alive but I couldn't bring myself to belie--
*Without a word, he smiles, giving her a gentle squeeze on the hand and again vanishing*
*Kim wakes from her dream, tears streaming down her face and her body shaking violently*
Kim: Why are you doing this to me?! I did what you wanted me to! Stop torturing me!!
*She begins to hyperventilate. Gasping for air and trying to catch a breath, she falls to the ground just as Jimmy rushes into the room. She passes out*
***Megg and Dean***
*The two continue to cuddle on the sofa, giggling*
Megg: Oh Dean, stop it! *Giggles*
*The phone rings and interrupts*
Dean: *Kisses her softly* Just a moment, dear, let me grab the phone...
Megg: *Giggles, grabbing a hold of him* Oh no you don't, just let it go. We're busy!
*The phone continues to ring*
Dean: I'm sorry, sweetheart, maybe it's Kim. Maybe she had the baby.
Megg: Oh! Get the phone, honey! GET THE PHONE!
*The two laugh as Dean picks up the phone*
Dean: The Lovebirds residence, can I help you?
Jimmy: Dean, me and Kim are at the hospital, get here as fast as you can!!
Dean: Awww, did she have the baby?
Jimmy: NO! She passed out. Somethings wrong. The doctors don't think she'll make it 'til to-night. Please hurry!
Dean: Oh my--All right, we're on our way!
*Dean hangs up and grabs Megg by the hand*
Megg: What's wrong?
Dean: Kim's not doing well, Megg. The doctors don't think she or the baby will make it through the afternoon.
Megg: WHAT?! Dean, oh Dean, what are we going to do?
Dean: Get to the hospital as quick as possible.
***Deeds and Lawson***
Lawson: L-l-Longfellow?
Deeds: Huh? Buddy, you're off your rocker. My name's Deeds.
Lawson: Yes! Longfellow DEEDS!
Deeds: *Walks down the stairs, trying to get a better look at the man.* Who are you?
Lawson: I'm your brother, Lawson!
Deeds: *Trying to remember the faces in the photos, he can't seem to place this one* I haven't seen you in any of the photos.
Lawson: Longfellow, are you serious? I'm your brother! Don't you ever remember your little brother?
*Deeds' mind flashes back to a glimpse of his past.*
I hate you! You're a terrible big brother, I hope you NEVER come back! --I love her! She's mine; She'll love me more than she ever could love you! --I'm sorry. I didn't know what I was saying, please forgive me! --Longfellow, I'm sorry! --I love you big brother.
*Deeds' mind races with the images playing in his mind. He tries to blink them away, but they're too much for him to handle*
Deeds: Lawson?
Lawson: You remember?!
Deeds: I'm trying to...
*His eyes get wide and he looks to Lawson. Urgently*
Deeds: Where's Kim?!
Lawson: *Looks down* Oh, well..I don't--
Deeds: Where is she?
Lawson: I don't know. She disappeared 7 months ago.
Deeds: *Cringes* What do you mean she 'disappeared'?
Lawson: I told her you were still alive and she just went crazy! She told me she never wanted to see me again...
Deeds: How did you know I was still alive?
Lawson: I had a dream.
Deeds: *Rolls his eyes* Oh.
Lawson: I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt her. After what I did to her in Italy--
Deeds: *Pulls him by the collar and gets an inch from Lawson's face* What did you do to her in Italy?
Lawson: Longfellow, you remember.
Deeds: No, pal. I can't even remember my own mother's name or what state I'm from. Do you really think I'd remember what my 'brother' did to my wife in Italy 8 months ago?
Lawson: How did you know it was 8?
Deeds: I might have been stranded on a deserted island for 7 months, but I didn't forget how to do math.
Lawson: I-I fell in love with her in Italy, and--
*It takes everything in Deeds' body to control his anger. His mind replays the images in his head once more. This time with more details*
Deeds: Did she lov--
*Everything fades as the images come to him more clearer than ever*
Longfellow, I love you. I don't love him! You're the only man I've ever loved, and you're the only man I'll ever love; for the rest of my life. You know that...
*He smiles faintly*
Deeds: I do know that...
*Images of a taxi cab ride with Kim flood his mind*
Don't worry, I promise I won't let anything happen to you.
*He utters those words again softly*
Deeds: I promise I won't let anything happ--
*Tears begin to sting the corner of his eyes*
Deeds: I broke that promise...
Lawson: You had no control over what happened, Longfellow.
Deeds: How could I have left her like that?
Lawson: *Walks up to Deeds and places his hand on his shoulder, looking him straight in the eye* You had no control over what happened, Longfellow. I was there.
Deeds: How could she even love me after all this time? Maybe she's forgotten.
Lawson: I have never seen a woman so in love with a man as he was with you. She was devoted to you. She doesn't just love you Longfellow; you were her entire life. She'd do anything for you. I could see it in her eyes. Whenever you walked into the room her eyes were immediately fixed on you. *He chuckles* That's why I was so jealous! I wanted that, Longfellow. And you had it...you still have it. She's waiting for you...you just have to look in the right places. I know she still loves you. How could she not?
Deeds: *Looks at Lawson and smiles* Thanks....young pup.
*Lawson's eyes fill with hope and love*
He does remember...
Deeds: Where can we find her?
Lawson: I don't know.... We could call around, though. I'm sure if we call Dean or Megg, they'd know where she is.
Deeds: Do you know their number?
Lawson: ...No. But I don't think they're too far away. Let's call around. We're bound to find them sometime.
Deeds: All right, let's go.
*Deeds and Lawson bound out the door on a mission*
Lawson: Oh, but wait...
Deeds: What?
Lawson: You can't meet Kim looking like that.
Deeds: *Looks at his clothes* Why? What's wrong with it?
Lawson: You look like you've been on an island for 7 months.
Deeds: I don't look that bad!
Lawson: Longfellow...believe me...you do look that bad.
Deeds: *Chuckles* All right. You got any ideas?
Lawson: Yep! Let's go...
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Post by Ajax on Feb 5, 2007 19:02:34 GMT -5
*Dean and Megg rush through the hospital doors and are met by Jimmy*
Megg: *touches his shoulder and tries to smile, but she just can't manager it*
Dean: *Squeezes Megg's hand, and gives a solemn look to Jimmy*
Jimmy: She's up here....
*The three of them get into an elevator and ride to the fourth floor. When they exit they walk to the nurses station and are greeted by a nurse*
Jimmy: These are the folks I told you were on their way to see Mrs. Deeds.
Nurse: I'm sorry, but she has been put in isolation just recently. You'll have to wait until the doctors give her the all clear before you can see her again...
Megg: But what if...*she tries to block the thought of Kim dying from her mind and continues on with her question* What if she doesn't make it? Will we ever get to say....goodbye? *terrible images creep into her mind of Kim, laying prostrate on a small hospital bed. Very cold and very uncomfortable. If she could at least see Kim...talk to her...even if she can't hear....*
Dean: *puts his hands on Megg's shoulders and they walk over to the chairs* Thanks Miss, we'll wait all night if we have to...
Nurse: I'm sorry...*she nods her farewells and then turns disappearing through a door*
*the three of them sit around, saying nothing at first, just looking the place over....not able to stand the silence or the curiousity any longer, Megg speaks up*
Megg: Oh Jimmy...What happened?
Jimmy: I'm not too sure what happened to her before she came back to my place. She wandered in. We talked....*he looks to the floor, still embarrassed by the situation* I kissed her, she told me she still loved Deeds, and then she went up to her room and I assume cried herself to sleep. I couldn't hear her sobs anymore, so I decided to walk upstairs and check on her, make sure she didn't do anything out of desperation or that she was just okay...As soon as I opened the door, I saw her collapse to the floor. I tried to bring her to and it didn't work, so I called the ambulance....
Megg: Good thinking Jimmy...*turns away and looks at the door* Poor pally...how cold and lonesome it must be...stuck in that strange world, teetering between here and what lies beyond...*her eyes fill up with tears and Dean wraps his arms around her to comfort her.*
*Jimmy sits, alone, no one to comfort him, two tears, and only two tears run down his cheeks, one for the child, and one for Kim*
***Back with Deeds and Lawson***
*the two jump into Lawson's car and are off like a flash*
Lawson: So, can I hear the whole story before the papers find out?
Deeds: What papers?
Lawson: You'll be a household name...
Deeds: The only household I want to be a name in is my own...and Kim's of course...
Lawson: No...you see, you were part of the biggest airplane crash in history...You survived Longfellow....YOU...SUR...VIVED!
*The impact of what Lawson just said hits Deeds like a ton of bricks. He rides the rest of the way in silence, trying to imagine what sort of torture Kim has been through*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 5, 2007 19:36:38 GMT -5
*One of the nurses walks out and stands in front of the three. Jimmy stands up immediately and looks to the nurse*
Jimmy: How is she? Will she be okay? Can we go in?
*The nurse holds her hands up, as if to quiet him down*
Nurse: I'm sorry, only one at a time.
*Megg looks to Jimmy and Jimmy to Megg*
Megg: *Smiles, laying her hand gently on Jimmy's shoulder* You can go first.
Jimmy: *He wipes his eyes and forces a smile* Thank you.
*The nurse takes Jimmy to Kim's room and closes the curtain*
Nurse: You have 20 minutes.
*Jimmy nods as the nurse walks out and fixes his attention on Kim. He looks at her lying there; still, quiet....lifeless.*
*Tears well up in his eyes once more as he sits next to her. He wipes his eyes and smiles weakly*
Jimmy: *Whispers* Kim...I know you can't hear me; but I just had to tell you. I'm sorry for what I did -- for kissing you. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just love you so much. *Voice cracks. He squeezes her hand gently* I know you'll make it out of this thing all right. I need you to. I know I can't have you, I know you still love Deeds. But I'll always be here as a... *his voice gets raspy* ...as a friend.
*His words hang in the air, as if to break off and fall to the ground.*
*He hangs his head, continuing to hold onto her hand*
Jimmy: *Looks up and smiles, running his hand across her hot forehead* I love you, Kim.
*The nurse walks in with Megg and excuses Jimmy*
Nurse: I'm sorry, but your time is up.
Jimmy: *Looks over, wiping his tears* Thanks.
*Megg places her hand on Jimmy's shoulder, trying to comfort him. She nods, to reassure him that she'll be okay*
*He smiles and nods, walking out.*
*Megg walks up to Kim as the nurse leaves.*
Megg: *Quietly* Kim?
*Silence*
Megg: Oh Kim, what happend pally? You didn't have to go back to Jimmy's, you could have stayed with us...
*She places her hand on Kim's stiff arm*
Megg: You'll come through, sweetie. Us girls have to... *tears stream down her face* ...have to stick together.
*Kim's monitors begins to beep urgently, as if something may be wrong.*
*Megg fixes her attention on the beepers and gets up quickly*
Megg: What's happening?
*The nurses rush in and pull up the rails on her bed, getting ready to wheel her out*
Megg: What's happening?!
***Deeds and Lawson***
*Deeds gazes out the window, silent*
Lawson: *Looks over* You okay?
Deeds: Is Kim a strong woman, Lawson?
Lawson: She sure is. *Laughs* Both her and Megg are. I've never seen anything like it. *He chuckles nervously and cringes*
Deeds: *Keeping his eyes fixed out the window* Lawson, tell me the truth.
Lawson: Well...she was pretty depressed. She looked pretty well gone when I left.
Deeds: *Looks to Lawson* What do you mean, "pretty well gone"?
Lawson: She can't live without you, Longfellow. If you want me to be completely honest...she looked like she could have killed herself.
Deeds: What?! And you left her like that?!
Lawson: I didn't leave her by herself, Longfellow...Megg and Dean stayed with her. I couldn't do anything! She said she never wanted to see me again. *He sighs* I don't blame her, either.
*The two come to the shop and pull into the lot*
Deeds: Do you think she's still alive?
Lawson: *Chuckles nervously* I'm su--
Deeds: Lawson. Please, tell me what you honestly think.
Lawson: *Turns the engine off and looks Deeds straight in the eye* Honestly, Longfellow...No. I don't think she's still alive.
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Post by Ajax on Feb 6, 2007 15:39:07 GMT -5
*While a few nurses wheel the gurney out of the small room, a nurse takes Megg aside*
Nurse: *she puts an arm on Megg's shoulder* You're going to have to wait outside again, darling. *walks Megg out*
Megg: Will she be okay?
Nurse: We'll do everything we can....she's going into cardiac arrest...*she leads Megg out the door into the waiting room*
Megg: *goes through the door, bawling her eyes out. She covers her face with her hands*
*Jimmy and Dean run to her. Dean wraps her arms around Megg, rubbing her back*
Jimmy: *stands a little behind and looks on* What's happening in there?
*Dean backs away from her and gives her a sympathetic look*
Megg: *manages between sobs* I was talking to her, even though I knew she couldn't hear me, and these things started to beep, and then nurses rushed in.....*she sobs harder* They told me she was going into arrest....that they were going to try everything they could....*hides her face in the crook of Dean's neck, sobbing* She can't die....she can't die Dean, don't let her die Dean!
Dean: *holds Megg, and rubbing her back* shhh....shhhh darling. She's not going to die...she's in good hands....we won't let....*his voice cracks* let anything happen to her darling. *his heart is breaking, watching Megg's heart break and knowing what Kim is going through*
Jimmy: *touches Dean's shoulder for support* I'm going to go get us some coffee...I'll be right back....*he hangs his head low and heads down the stairs to the cafeteria*
*Dean takes Megg to a chair and they sit there. He takes Megg's hand and looks at her*
Dean: *turns her face towards him* Listen to me honey...We gotta be strong for her...*he takes his handkerchief out and wipes her tears* She'd want you to be...understand?
Megg: *nods and takes the handkerchief, wiping at her nose and eyes*
Dean: And for Jimmy....he's hurting too....
Megg: *nods* I see...
Jimmy: *returns with three coffee's and hands them out to Megg and Dean* Any news?
Dean: No...*sips at his coffee*
Megg: *hangs her head over he cup, trying not to cry, and wraps her hands around the cup and looks down in it, lost in thought about Kim* Please God, don't let anything happen to her, or her baby...please God...don't let anything happen to her
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 6, 2007 16:16:36 GMT -5
*Lawson and Deeds sit in the car, neither saying a word for quite a while.* Lawson: *Looks at his watch* Hey Longfellow... Deeds: *Looks over and smiles weakly* Yeah? Lawson: You go in and look around *reaches into his wallet and hands Deeds a $50*. I'm going to go make a phone call. Deeds: *Looks at the money and shakes his head* Lawson, I can't take your mone-- Lawson: Just take it, please? Deeds: *Smiles, placing his hand on his brother's shoulder* All right. Will you be in shortly? *Chuckles* I've been on an island for 7 months, I don't know how to dress for a woman. Lawson: Kim won't care about the clothes...I promise. Deeds: *Smiles* So you really think she might be alive? Lawson: I'm sorry for what I said earlier, Longfellow. I under-estimated the girl. She really is very strong and I'm off to go find her right now. Deeds: The clothes can wait, Lawson. I want to find my wife! Lawson: I know you do. But it's one phone call. I'm going to try and call Dean's favorite hotel. Deeds: How do you know he's in a hotel? Lawson: He just got married a couple days ago. The papers are going ablaze with the news. It said he's staying at the Plaza hotel. Deeds: Do you think he'll know where Kim is? Lawson: It's at least a try. Deeds: *Sits uncomfortably* All right. *Deeds grabs Lawson's arm firmly* Deeds: If you hear anything come and find me as soon as possible, okay? Lawson: *Smiles* All right. *Deeds gets out of the car as Lawson starts the engine.* Lawson: Pick out a nice suit, Longfellow...she likes suits. *Lawson smiles teasingly and winks* Deeds: *Chuckles* All right. *Lawson drives away as Deeds walks into the clothing shop* *A clerk walks up to Deeds* Clerk: Can I help you, sir? Deeds: No, thank you. I'll just take a look around. Clerk: *Smiles* All right. *Deeds looks around the store and finds a nice looking suit. Striped, with a snazzy looking tie to match, and a nice pair of shiny shoes.* (With a description like that....one needs a visual: ) Click: *He walks into the fitting room to try it on and comes out smiling proudly* *The female clerk looks over and smiles flirtatiously.* *He chuckles and continues looking in the mirror* She'll love it...*He walks up to the desk and checks out. The clerk looks him up and down* Clerk: Where ya' going looking so fancy, big boy? Deeds: *Proudly* I'm off to see my wife! Clerk: *Smile disappears* Oh... Deeds: Could I wear the suit out? Or-- Clerk: Sure, yeah. You can wear it out. Deeds: *Takes his receipt and smiles, walking out the door* Thanks! *He stands in front of the shop next door.* Deeds: I can't see her looking like a caveman. I guess I better get a shave while I'm at it. *He steps into the shop and gets greeted by the barber* Barber: You would like a shave? Deeds: Yeah! How much? Barber: 10 cents. Deeds: All right, thanks. *Deeds sits down in the chair and lays back* Barber: Hair cut or just shave? Deeds: Both. Barber: You got it. ***Megg, Dean, Jimmy***Jimmy: Do you guys have her medication? Megg: *Looks up* What medication? Jimmy: Her medication that the doctor gave to her a couple weeks ago? Megg: I didn't know she took medication. What's it called? Jimmy: I don't know. But I know she practically lived on that stuff for the whole week. Dean: *Steps in* Jimmy, did you see the name of it? Jimmy: No. Why, what's wrong? Dean: *Looks to Megg* She left her purse at the hotel last night, it's probably in there; I think I'll go back and grab it. Maybe that's what's causing all of this. Megg: Okay, hurry Dean. Please. Dean: *Kisses Megg* All right. I'll be back in about 45 minutes. *Dean heads downstairs into the parking lot and drives to the hotel* ***Lawson****Driving around town, Lawson can't find a single telephone booth, so he decides to drive to the hotel directly.* *After 10 minutes he finally reaches the hotel and walks in, stepping up to the help desk* Lawson: Hello. I'm looking for a Mr. Dean Martin... Manager: I'm sorry, sir. But he seems to be out for the day. Is there a message you'd like to leave with us? We'd be happy to pass it along to him when he returns... Lawson: Do you know where he went? Manager: No, sir. Is it urgent? Lawson: Well...not exactly. Manager: *Spots Dean coming through the doors and points* There he is, sir. You can tell him yourself. *Lawson turns around and finds Dean. He runs up to him* Dean: *Surprised* Lawson... Lawson: Dean, where's Kim? Dean: She's in the hospital, Lawson. Lawson: Did she have the baby? Dean: *Looks down* No... Lawson: *Alarmed* What? What's wrong, then? Dean: *Looks up to Lawson* She went into cardiac arrest just an hour ago. They don't think she'll make it through the night. Lawson: WHAT?! Can't we do something? Dean: Well, I was just on my way up to my room to get her purse. She had some medication up there and we're trying to find out what it's called. It may be the reason why she's there in the first place. Lawson: Deeds is at the clothing shop right now. He's getting ready to meet her... Dean: He's alive? Lawson: Yeah! He was staying at your house yesterday. I found him hanging out there. Dean: Let's go get the medication. We'll catch up in the car. Lawson: All right! *The two bound up the stairs and quickly run into the room to find her purse* Lawson: *Looks under the bed and in the drawers* It's not here... Dean: *Looks in the bathroom and next to the window near the nightstand* Found it! Let's go... *The two hurry quickly down the stairs and into the car*
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Post by Ajax on Feb 7, 2007 0:24:26 GMT -5
*Dean and Lawson get into Lawson's car and they head off in the direction of the shop where Lawson left Deeds. As they pull up, Dean can't believe his eyes. The man that they thought had been dead for seven months was standing right before them. Lawson pulls to the curb and Longfellow gets in the back of the car*
Lawson: *turns and smiles at Longfellow* Lookin' sharp!
Longfellow: *fluffs his lapels and then turns to Dean* Congratulations, Lawson told me about you and Megg!
Dean: Thanks...I just can't believe you're alive...we were all pretty convinced you were dead.
Longfellow: I wished I was at times, but the memory, and sometimes the lack thereof, of Kim, kept me going.
Dean: The lack thereof?
Deeds: I guess I lost my memory for awhile...
Dean: *nods and lights up a cigarette, wondering who will break the news to Deeds that Kim is in the hospital, probably dying*
Lawson: *sighs* About Kim....
Deeds: *excitedly* Did you find her?!
Lawson: She's in the hospital...
Deeds: What's wrong? What happened?
Dean: She's in a coma...*thinks if he should tell him the whole truth, as bad as it is*
Lawson: *takes over, sparing no one's feelings* She went into a cardiac arrest, they don't know if she's going to make it through the night, or if she'll lose the baby...
Deeds: *he sits in a stunned silence on the ride back to the hospital. He says a silent prayer. He's waited so long to see Kim again, he never imagined that he might have to be saying goodbye. Vivid images of Kim lying in a hospital flood his mind.*
*They come to the hospital and park. The three of them get out of the car and walk into the hospital. They head upstairs*
***Upstairs with Megg and Jimmy***
Megg: So, how did you meet Kim?
Jimmy: It was on a park bench...she was crying her heart out. I asked her what such a beautiful woman was doing crying her eyes out in a park, and she said that her husband had died, so I tried to comfort her the best that I could.
Megg: But how did she end up staying with you?
Jimmy: She said she had nowhere to stay, that she didn't want to bother you and Dean so close to the wedding, so I told her that I had a big house and that she could stay with me as long as she wanted, she could have the upstairs, and I, the downstairs. She agreed, but said that she had to go get a few things, so I assume that she returned to your house.
Megg: *nods* She did. We were worried about where she had been. We took her out to dinner to announce our plans, which was probably too early to do, since the loss of Deeds...Gosh, I still can't believe it's been seven months...It seems like just yesterday...Anyways, she told us she was staying in a hotel and then we saw her drive away in your car, and that's when we knew.
Jimmy: You knew what?
Megg: That she had found someone. We were sure it was a love interest, and we were even more concerned since it was so close to his...passing...we thought maybe someone was using her....
Jimmy: Never....But, I did gradually fall in love with her...but I do understand that she loves Longfellow....and I'll just have to accept that...
Megg: *smiles at him* There's other fish in the sea....say, I'm gonna go get more coffee, would you like some?
Jimmy: Sure...*hands her the cup* Thanks.
Megg: *stands up to go to the nurses station and get the coffee pot.*
*As Megg turns to go to the nurses station to get the coffee pot, she sees Dean*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 7, 2007 0:30:10 GMT -5
*Deeds walks through the hospital doors with Lawson and Dean. The three head to the elevator.*
*They come to Kim's floor and Dean looks around, searching for Megg. He spots her and motions to Deeds and Lawson*
*Megg catches Dean's glance and stands up*
*The two catch up to one another and Megg falls into his arms*
Megg: *Burries her face in his chest* Oh Dean, it doesn't look good, I can't ev--
*She lifts her head as she sees the outline of a man walking towards her. He's tall, thin and has the same stride as--*
Megg: Deeds?!
Deeds: *Quietly, his voice a bit raspy from all the crying. He forces a weak smile* Hiya Megg...
Megg: Where did yo--how--we thought you were dead!
Deeds: *Chuckles faintly* Yeah, half of America thought so too--where's Kim?
Megg: *Snaps out of the amazement and breaks her stare* Oh, she's in room 204. But they said we can't see her yet.
Deeds: Is she all right? I mean, her and the baby?
Megg: *Looks down and tries to hold back the tears* She lost the baby a couple hours ago, Deeds.
*His heart sinks, sending him into a shock. He nearly falls to the ground when Dean holds him up and gently walks him to the chairs*
Megg: *Walks over and sits next to Deeds* I'm so sorry, sweetie. They tried the best they could, but right now they're trying as hard as ever just to keep her alive. *begins to sob* There's nothing that could be done, believe me, I made sure to keep pushing them. *Sobs uncontrollably* I tried!! Jimmy, didn't I tell them to keep trying?! *Bangs her fist harshly on the arm of the chair when Dean comes over and comforts her. She bangs on his chest weakly, sobbing* I tried....I told them to keep trying.
Dean: *Tries to calm her* Shhhh, shhh. We know honey...we know. It wasn't your fault.
*Deeds sits silently in a daze, unable to speak. His body begins to shake violently*
*Lawson stands off to the side, unsure of what to say or do. He looks over and sees Jimmy sitting by himself a couple chairs down, sobbing as well, listening to Megg*
*Lawson walks over*
Lawson: Do you know Kim?
Jimmy: *Looks up, wiping his eyes* Yeah.
Lawson: Oh...
Jimmy: I--*doesn't think it's wise to tell this guy that he's in love with his sister-in-law so he just keeps silent* I was the one who called the ambulance.
Lawson: Oh. You a friend of hers?
Jimmy: *Cringes* Yeah.
Deeds: *Fixes his attention on Dean* But she's okay, right?
Dean: *Places his hand on Deeds' back sympathetically and nods* ...For now.
*The nurses all gather around off to the side, giggling and gawking as Deeds walks over to Megg and Jimmy. The head nurse whispers to them and they all moan and sigh*
Head nurse: He must be the husband of that gal in room 204. She just lost her baby a couple hours ago. And it seems he's the guy from those survival stories!
Nurse Betty: You mean, that's the guy who survived the plane crash and was rescued by that English ship?
Head nurse: Yeah...
*Another nurse giggles and sighs*
Nurse Betty: He's so dreamy...
Head nurse: Isn't he, though? That dame sure is a lucky one...
Nurse Sue: She sure is.
Head nurse: I better go let him know that he can see her now. Girls...this reunion isn't gonna be a dry one. I'd get out your tissues.
Nurse Betty: Imagine...being ripped from your husband only a couple hours after the wedding and then finding out he died trying to save his only brother.
Nurse Sue: *Looks to Betty* How do you know all of this?
Nurse Betty: Oh, I read it in the papers.
Nurse Sue: Ahh...
*The head nurse walks over to the 5*
Nurse: *Clears throat, saying softly* Mister Deeds?
Deeds: *Looks up, alert* Yes?
Nurse: You can see her now.
*Deeds' heart begins to race faster. He's almost unable to stand up on his own*
Dean: Would you like some help, there, pal?
Deeds: *Shakes his head* No. I'll be fine. Thanks.
*The nurse leads Deeds to Kim's room.*
Deeds: Could you--...
Nurse: *Smiles* Yes?
Deeds: Could you let me be alone for a minute? I'm kinda nervous.
Nurse: *Nods understandingly* Of course. Ring me if you need anything.
Deeds: *Nods* Thanks.
*The nurse walks away and he takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves*
*As he stands at her door, his heart beats faster with every passing second; overwhelming anticipation, fear, and joy consume his entire body.*
*The place is strangely quiet. The halls are bare and the world seems to be on hold; paused, as if there's no one else in the world but him and her.*
*He swallows hard, gulping down his fear and opens the door.*
*He walks in slowly, closing the door to the outside world. It's, now, only him and her, together at last. He's managed to travel 5,000 miles, but the last 10 feet seem to be the hardest.*
*He slowly manages to walk over to her bed and look down at her still and peaceful body*
*He smiles and continues to gaze at her lovingly, as if studying every inch of her body; the rhythm of her breathing and the glow in her cheeks, her soft, smooth skin.*
*He gently runs his fingers along her forehead and brushes a strand of hair from her eyes.*
*He leans in and kisses her lips softly, completely captivated.*
*Her body lays still, motionless. Her face somewhat pale yet still has a glowing hue. Her lips just as pale but tender and soft.*
*He collapses to the ground, on his knees next to her bed and holds her hand; his mind racing with memories and thoughts of the past. They seem to hit him all at once.*
*He opens his mouth, as if to speak, but he breaks down sobbing*
Deeds: Sweetheart?
*Silence*
Deeds: ...Kim? I'm here, now, please don't give up. We've both managed to survive this long. *Smiles weakly* I couldn't have made it without you. You're the one who kept me going, you're what gave me hope to keep pressing on. Oh sweetheart, I'll never leave you again. I can't survive without you. I-- *he re-positions himself on the ground, kissing her hand* I do remember now. Everything is so crystal clear. I remember you told me we had a child...the night we got married. *Faintly chuckles* You said if it was a boy, you wanted to name him after me...I told you I hoped it would have your eyes. I...I know you have beautiful eyes, Kim, I carried your picture around with me everywhere. *He digs in his pocket quickly and pulls out her photo which he transfered from his old clothes to his new suit in the shop. He smiles as he gazes at it, showing her proudly.* I kept it with me always. You were my guardian angel...*He holds onto her hand tighter, the sobs wracking his entire body* Please don't give up. I need you...
*He raises his head to see if maybe she might be awake, but her eyes are still closed and her face still lifeless.*
*He clentches his teeth, trying as hard as he can to hold back the tears.*
*He picks himself up off the ground and climbs into the bed next to her, running his finger softly down her cheek.*
Deeds: I love you, Kim.
*He lays his head on her shoulder, placing his hand gently on her stomach*
Deeds: *Soflty kisses her temple* I'll never leave you again, I promise.
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Post by Ajax on Feb 8, 2007 14:39:35 GMT -5
*The nurse enters. Deeds sits up, but continues to hold Kim's hand.*
Nurse: Is it alright for the others to come in now, Mister Deeds?
Deeds: *nods* Yeah...
*the nurse exits and then returns shortly with Megg. She turns to Deeds*
Nurse: I'm sorry sir, but only one visitor at a time...
Deeds: Look, I am her husband, and I just came back from a whole string of near death experiences, so I think I have every right to stay in this room while the others visit!
Nurse: *glares at him, silent for a moment* FINE, have it your way! *she turns and storms out*
Megg: *looks to Kim and then Deeds. She starts to cry again*
Deeds: *gets up from the bed and hugs Megg in a friendly way. Comforting her* I know....shhhh.....She'll pull through...she's strong...*he turns, putting his arm around Megg's shoulders and looks at Kim* She'll be alright Megg...
Megg: *walks over to Kim and brushes a stray piece of hair from her eyes and stands, looking down at her* You're my best friend Kim, and I'll be darned if I'm going to lose you! Besides...*she gives a slight, half-hearted chuckle* You gotta stick around until Dean and I have children...*thinks of talks they had when they were younger about what their adult lives would be like* You can't miss out on all of those things we've planned...and Deeds....He's here for you pally. He's come back...and honey...we're all here for ya...
Nurse: *comes in* I'm sorry, you're time is up Mrs. Martin....
Megg: *bends down and kisses Kim's forehead* I'll be seein' ya pally. *she walks out with the nurse. She returns to the waiting room and sits next to Dean.*
Nurse: *walks over to Jimmy* Follow me...*the nurse begins to walk down the hall with Jimmy following*
Dean: So...any improvements?
Megg: *shakes her head solemnly, afraid to try to speak. She manages a few sentences* Poor Deeds….How many miles he must have traveled and how many hardships and terrors he must have faced, and now this…
*Dean and Megg sit in the waiting room. Dean holding Megg’s hand in between two of his. He strokes the top of her hand with his thumb*
*The Nurse shows Jimmy to the room where Kim is staying. Deeds has pulled a chair close to the bed and is sitting holding Kim’s hand and occasionally rubbing her shoulder. The nurse leaves and Jimmy smiles half heartedly at Deeds*
Jimmy: *walks over and extends his hand to Deeds* It’s nice to actually get to meet you. Kim always talked about you…
Deeds: *extends his free hand and shakes Jimmy’s hand* Thank you. *he gives him a smile as well*
Jimmy: I don’t know if the other’s told you about me or not…*he looks over to Kim*
Deeds: They only told me that you were very kind to Kim. Thank you very much. We are both very grateful to you, and if there’s anything that you ever need jus---
Jimmy: *shakes his head and puts up his hands, stopping Deeds* I must respectfully decline Mr. Deeds. You see, I have just come to say my goodbyes. You see, they didn’t tell you that I fell in love with your wife, I offered to be a father to your child in your absence.
Deeds: *gives Jimmy an askance look*
Jimmy: I knew you were alive when you boarded the plane...I called the airport…They said they weren’t transporting any dead bodies, only living ones, so I knew you had to be alive. I just didn’t know how long someone could survive somewhere….alone…but, Mr. Deeds, I am grateful for your offer. I require no thanks for anything I did for your darling wife, because I only did what any man with half a conscience would do. There’s just one more thing I would like to do. *he reaches inside of his jacket and pulls out a rather large manila envelope. He hand it to Deeds*
Deeds: *takes it and looks it over* What is this?
Jimmy: Just promise me that you will keep it until Kim is better. Let her open it when she comes out of this…
Deeds: *feels the weight of the envelope in his hands and puts it on the dresser for Kim* I don’t know what’s in there, but thank you. I’ll be sure to give it to her. But, Mr. Stewart, what is this about goodbyes?
Jimmy: Oh, don’t worry about me…I’ve gotta go someplace for awhile and just clear my head. I’ll be back…and I’d love to visit you two again….
Deeds: Well, we look forward to seeing you again Mr. Stewart, and enjoy your trip, wherever it is you are going. *He shakes Jimmy’s hand one last time*
*the nurse enters*
Nurse: Mr. Stewart, visiting hours are almost over….
Jimmy: *looks to Kim and then at Deeds. He walks over to Kim’s bed, bends down and gives her a gentle kiss on the forehead*
Deeds: *gets up and gives Jimmy a friendly pat on the back* We’ll see you around…Thank you so much again.
Jimmy: *his eyes fill with tears, he smiles at Deeds* No, Mr. Deeds, thank you….*he turns and walks back to the waiting room*
*Dean and Megg look at Jimmy. They notice he’s crying*
Megg: *gets up from her chair and goes and hugs Jimmy*
Jimmy: I think I’m going to go home Megg….I’m going to pack my things….I have to go clear my head….
Megg: *stands back from Jimmy and puts her hands on his shoulders* You going to be okay to go alone?
Jimmy: *nods* Yeah…I think it will help…
Megg: *smiles* Okay Jimmy…be sure to write…
Jimmy: *He Nods. He walks over to Dean and shakes his hand* I’ll be seeing you guys, huh?
Dean: *can’t bear to look at Jimmy, feeling sad himself* Certainly Jimmy! You’re welcome over anytime you like!
Jimmy: *smiles at him. He turns and looks back to Megg and Dean, sitting in their chairs, holding hands and the gentle kiss they exchange. He then turns and walks out*
*He decides not to take a taxi, but to walk the 4 blocks back to his house. He walks along, going over the memories that he has shared with Dean and Megg, Kim, and even the few memories of Longfellow. He looks at people passing by. He sits on a bench and thinks for a minute. He gets up and walks to the park. He walks by the bench where he first met Kim. The bench where he first fell in love with her. Where he tried to comfort her, and where he found out about Mr. Deeds. He stops and he sits on that bench, the same spot he sat in…he turns, half expecting to find Kim there. He’s filled with an odd sense of disappointment when he doesn’t see her there. He sighs and he stands up. He walks on through the park. He stops at the duck pond.*
How deep do you think it’s gotta be? Deep enough to take away the pain? Deep enough to take away the rejection? Deep enough to take away the heartache and the loneliness?
*He stands on the edge of the duck pond and stares at the water. He looks around, makes sure no one is watching and then he walks out ankle deep into the water, he starts to shiver*
Is it deep enough to drown the memory of Kim? The memory of her smile, the memory of her laugh, her tears, her beautiful hair and eyes? Deep enough to drown the laughs shared with Megg and Dean, the card games, the dinners and the drinks? Can anything be that deep? Can anything take that away?
*he walks out farther, into the middle. He sinks into the mud but keeps walking. He stands now with the water up to his neck, he can barely stand the cold*
Just one breath Jim, just one and it’ll be all gone, no one else to fall in love with, no one else to be rescued, no one else to take care of, no more Bounce, no more Kim….
*He sticks his head under the water, his eyes open*
This is it Jim…just one breath…just one….
*He closes his eyes and breathes deep. He sees Megg and Dean sitting in the hospital chairs, holding hands. He sees the kiss. He feels a sense of dropping away, like no one knows of him, the whole world is dropping….*
***THE NEXT DAY***
*The newsboy drops the paper on the coffee table that is in the lobby. Megg picks it up and reads the headline*
Megg: *her mouth falls open in astonishment and her hand flies to her mouth*
Dean: *looks over and takes the paper. He reads part of the story to himself* A body identified as Mr. James Stewart, formerly of Pennsylvania, has been found dead in the duck pond in the park. No foul play is suspected and police are currently investigating
*Megg takes the paper in to Deeds*
Deeds: *takes the paper and reads, astounded* Megg!
Megg: *looks at him worried*
Deeds: *gets the large manila envelope that Jimmy gave him yesterday* He told me not to open this until Kim was better…I have to now…I have to know…
Megg: *her eyes follow Deeds finger as it breaks the seal on the envelope*
Deeds: *takes out a large stack of papers and blinks, unbelievingly then hands them to Megg*
Megg: Oh my….*She reads the words:* “Official Deed for the State of New York” Longfellow….he left you his house….*she finds a smaller envelope concealed within the papers and the other envelope. It has Jimmy’s writing and it is clearly labeled, “KIM.” She hands all the papers back to Deeds, with that envelope on top.*
Deeds: *looks at the envelope with Kim’s name neatly written across it and then back to Kim*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 8, 2007 19:04:10 GMT -5
And you said you couldn't top MINE?! Pally, I'm bawling my eyes out here.
Megg: *Looks to Deeds, curious, then back to the folder* ...Are you--are you gonna open it?
Deeds: *Fixes his eyes on the folder* I don't know if I should. It has Kim's name on it...
Dean: *Places his hand on Deeds' shoulder* Pally, I don't think she'll be waking up to read it anytime soon.
Deeds: *Looks to Kim, then to Megg and Dean* Could I be alone with her for just a bit?
Megg: Oh, of course. *Looks at her watch* It's 11:30 now, would you like us to stay or--
Deeds: You don't have to, Megg. I appreciate you being here as long as you have. You can go home now; if there are any updates I'll be sure to call.
*Megg smiles, looking back to Kim and leaning over the bed for one last goodbye for the day*
*Dean wraps an arm around Megg's waist as he places his hand gently on Kim's*
Dean: See ya' later, Kim.
Megg: *Wipes a tear from her eyes* Bye pally.
*Dean walks up to Deeds and gives him a big hug*
Dean: She'll be all right, Longfellow. She's a fighter...
*Dean walks out of the room and into the lobby*
Megg: *Hugs Deeds* We'll be in prayer.
Deeds: *Smiles* Thank you.
*Megg walks out of the room and closes the door quietly behind her*
*Deeds walks over to Kim's bed and gently runs his index finger down the outline of her face and feels her forehead.*
Deeds: You're burning up! *He reaches over and takes the rag that's sitting on the stand next to her bed and walks into the bathroom to run it under some cool water.*
*Lawson quietly walks into the room and looks around. He doesn't see anyone so he walks over to Kim's bed and sits down on the chair*
*Deeds turns the water off and goes to walk out of the bathroom but hears Lawson's voice*
Lawson: *Whispers* Kim, I'm sorry for what I said last time I saw you. I didn't realize how badly I was hurting you....Longfellow's a great guy and you're so lucky to have him. *Chuckles* He's lucky to have you, too. *Sigh* I know our first impression wasn't a good one, but I just wanted to tell you how amazing you were to me at that hotel. I never deserved to be forgiven but you made me realize I've got something to live for. Even though I can't be with you, at least I'll be able to spend time with you and Longfellow. *Begins to sob* I still love you, Kim. But I can't do this to Longfellow. He loves you too, and it's only fair. I mean *chuckles faintly* he is your husband...*shifts his position and gazes at Kim* I hope you can forget the pain I've caused you and hopefully we'll be great friends in the future...I sure do need a friend.
*Deeds listens intently. Filled both with jealousy and warmth, but tries to understand where he's coming from.*
Lawson: *Chuckles* You better treat my brother well...I know he's missed you so much; you both belong together; I realize that now. *Kisses her forehead* Please don't give up on him, he's tried so hard to find you...
*Deeds steps out from behind the door and walks up to Lawson*
Lawson: *Startled by Deeds, he gets up quickly and wipes a couple tears from his eyes* I d-didn't know you were here.
Deeds: *Smiles, rubbing his brothers shoulder* It's all right Lawson, I miss her too.
Lawson: *Collapses in his brothers arms* I'm so sorry, Longfellow. I can't imagine what you're going through right now.
Deeds: You still love her, huh, Lawson?
Lawson: How could I not?
*Lawson, feeling as though this isn't his place, sniffs back the rest of his emotions and walks to the door*
Deeds: Lawson?
Lawson: *Turns around* Yeah?
Deeds: I'll take care of her, don't worry.
Lawson: *Smiles* I never once doubted you, Longfellow.
*Lawson walks out of the door and Deeds walks over to Kim.*
*He places the cool rag over her forehead and kisses her cheek softly*
*He kneels beside her bed and places his hand under hers, squeezing it softly. He lowers his head; sobbing quietly.*
*As he burries his head beside her, he feels her hand gently squeeze back*
*It sends shivers down his spine, warming his entire body and filling his heart with hope*
*He raises his head and smiles, sitting upright, alert*
Deeds: Kim? Can you hear me? *Wipes the tears from his eyes, sitting up with an excited tone in his voice* Sweetheart, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand.
*A couple seconds go by, and nothing.*
*He waits a while longer but no reaction*
*The joy begins to fade quickly and his body relaxes*
*A nurse walks through the door. Then gets started when she sees Deeds*
Nurse: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know anyone was in here...
Deeds: *Wipes his tears and continues to gaze at Kim* That's all right. I was just--
Nurse: No need to explain. I understand. *She walks towards him and lays her hand gently on his shoulder* Would you like to spend the night?
Deeds: *Looks up, excited* Could I?
Nurse: *Smiles and whispers* I think the whole nurses staff would love it if you would.
*He looks over his shoulder and sees about 6 nurses standing at the door; gawking and swooning*
*He looks back to the head nurse and chuckles shyly*
*He feels a gentle squeeze on his hand again and immediately fixes his attention on Kim*
Deeds: *Looks to the nurse with wide eyes* She squeezed my hand!! *He looks to the other nurses and shouts* She squeezed my hand!!
*He fixes his eyes back on Kim and focuses*
Deeds: Kim, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand once more, darling, please. I know you can do it...
*A few seconds goes by and he feels a gentle squeeze*
Deeds: *Leaps up and begins shouting* SHE SQUEEZED M--*Bounds over to the nurse and gives her a big hug, but feels awkward and clears his throat, stepping away.*
Nurse: *Walks over to Kim and checks her pulse and heart rate* Sir, please don't get too excited; it could have just been a reflex.
Deeds: *Calmly walks over to the nurse with his index finger pointing in her face* I have traveled 5,000 miles, waded through seaweed, met some pretty strange Englishmen, plummeted to the ground in an airplane, lived on an island for 7 months, found my way, miraculously, to her old vacant home--do NOT tell me it was just a reflex!
Nurse: *Puts her hands up to calm Deeds* Sir, please. I'll get the doctor in here and we'll make sure.
*The nurses have all left the room and he sits next to Kim, and begins to stroke her hand gently*
*A few minutes later the doctor walks in and takes out his stethoscope, listening to her heart beat.
*He nods a couple times and removes it, placing the sheets back over her body and turns to Deeds*
Deeds: *Stands up* Was it just a reflex?
Doctor: *Nods* Yes.
Deeds: *Sits down hard* But it was twice, doc....She squeezed my hand twice after I had asked her!
Doctor: I don't know what to tell you, sir, but that it was just a reflex...nothing more.
*The doctor leaves the room and closes the door behind him*
Deeds: *Clenches his teeth* I know it wasn't a reflex!
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Post by Ajax on Feb 10, 2007 2:09:50 GMT -5
Aww, I'm glad you loved it! I was bawling my eyes out typing it. I read it back and couldn't belive I typed it lol!
*Deeds sits in the chair next to Kim's bed, angrily. He looks at Kim.*
Deeds: I know it wasn't a reflex...I know you're coming back to me...
*He turns and notices the letter with Kim's name on it. He picks it up and stares at the name. He "weighs" the envelope in his hand.*
Not more than a page
*He slides his finger under the flap and rips the envelope open. He looks at the folded paper. He hesitates in opening the paper, feeling as if he shouldn't have done this. He opens it and looks at the words, at first not reading them. Then, he reads:*
Darling Kim, By the time you read this I will have left this earth, but do not mourn for me, I am in a far better place now. Do not blame yourself or Longfellow either. Yes, it is true that I once loved you, but I hold nothing against Longfellow for being there first. It is not because of this that I have done what I felt had to be done. You see Kim, life held nothing for me anymore, the excitement was gone. I had no family, nothing to live for any longer. I told you that I would help out in any way possible, so to you and Deeds I have left everything, the house, the land, the car...absolutely everything is yours. I wish you a good life Kim, and may I pass through your thoughts from time to time and be thought of as more than just someone you used to know. Love always,
Jimmy Stewart
*Deeds looks back to Kim. He's filled with a certain sadness knowing that she has no way of knowing that one of her good friends, the man that took care of her and watched over her while she needed it the most, has died.*
Deeds: *casts his eyes upwards and says softly* How did we get into all of this mess? Oh Lord...How do we get out?!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 10, 2007 3:58:24 GMT -5
*Megg and Dean walk into the hotel room and saunter over to the bed*
Megg: Oh Dean, what if he doesn't call? What if something absolutely terrible happens and he isn't able to get to a phone?
Dean: *Walks over to Megg and wraps his arms around her waist, kissing her softly* Nothing will happen, all right? She's in the care of professionals, darling.
Megg: *Looks down and smiles, raising her head to catch his gaze* You're right. *Kisses him softly* thank you.
Dean: *Smiles* Now, let's get to bed, huh? I'm beat.
Megg: *Cuddles into bed with Dean and the two fall fast asleep in each other's arms* Good night, sweetheart.
***Back at the hospital***
*As Deeds' body begins to feel the weight of the day close in on him, his head begins to feel groggy and his mind grows tired.*
*He lays his head on Kim's stomach, and gently runs his fingers through hers, softly caressing his thumb across her hand*
*His eyes grow heavy and his thoughts of Kim begin to whirl into a dreamland. Her smile and voice, seeming to be off in a distant, far away world; a place that, for so long, he's been unable to reach. The memory of her seem to get stronger and more clear as the sleep begins to set in.*
*The room is silent and the air fills with a haze as he dozes off into a place where life seems more sweet and bearable. A place where hope still remains and happiness fills the heart of all who visit. A place where his wife and him are together, at last.*
*After a couple of hours he slowly awakes from his sleep and looks up at Kim. But begins to panic*
Deeds: She's not here!
*He pats the sheets a couple times and dashes out the door, shouting*
Deeds: She's not there! My wife, she--
Nurse: *Walks up to Deeds and tries to calm him down* Sir, what do you mean? Who isn't there?
Deeds: My wife! She was in a coma and she just disappeared!
Nurse: Which room was she in? *Checks her charts*
Deeds: Room 204.
Nurse: *Runs her finger down the list, scanning the names* A Mrs. Longfellow Deeds?
Deeds: Yes. Where is she?
Nurse: In surgery.
Deeds: In what?!
Nurse: Her heart stopped sometime in the night. The doctors tried to resuscitate her but it was no use.
Deeds: Ho--
Nurse: Oh, here comes the doctor right now, you can ask him for yourself.
*The doctor takes his mask off and greets Deeds with a saddened look on his face*
Deeds: Doc, what happened? Where is she? Can I see her?
*The doctor looks down and with a sympathetic tone in his quiet voice, he shakes his head*
Doctor: I'm sorry, but she didn't make it.
*Immediately he feels a warm oil caress the side of his face. The feeling sends goosebumps down his spine.*
*The feeling grows more intense as the oil suddenly gets heavier, but just as soft and smooth; pouring over his head.*
*He hears a faint voice calling to him; it's sweet and melodic. His heart skips a beat as he realizes it's hers*
*He immediately gets shaken from the nightmare, like a jolt of lightening, and slowly raises his head to find her eyes open, looking around the room.*
*Their eyes meet, for what's seemed like centuries have passed, and it's almost enough to stop his heart.*
*Kim's eyes grow wide as she positions herself upright, staring at him, unsure if this is real or just another dirty trick her mind's playing on her*
*He smiles weakly and studies her face; gazing mesmerized at the sparkle in her eye*
*She reaches out and gently runs her finger down the outline of his face. caressing it softly.*
*He gently takes her hand and kisses it sweetly.*
*She goes to speak, but falls back into the coma*
*The doctor and nurses rush in and crowd around her; checking her pulse, throwing back and forth medical gibberish. He backs away, keeping his eyes fixed on her*
She's gonna make it... *he chuckles, almost unbelievingly*
She looked at me. She looked me straight in the eye and touched my face.
*He runs his hand across the place where she had caressed his cheek and smiles proudly*
Deeds: She didn't give up...
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Post by Ajax on Feb 10, 2007 14:38:47 GMT -5
*Deeds runs to the phone that's sitting on the bedside table in the room. He picks it up and too excitedly asks for the hotel where Megg and Dean are staying.*
Operator: I'll connect you, one moment sir!
*Dean awakes hearing the phone. Megg sits up while Dean answers it*
Megg: It could only be one person....oh, please let him have good news!
Dean: *sleepily* Hello?
Deeds: DEAN!
Dean: Longfellow? *he is suddenly more awake* Oh my God, Longfellow, is everything okay?
Megg: *sits up in bed upon hearing that name. She is suddenly more awake now than she was a few moments ago. She sits with her arm around her knees, her chin resting on her knees and she's biting nervously on one thumbnail. *
Deeds: Kim came out of it, Dean! She touched me. She looked at me...She's going to make it Dean...she's going to pull through!
Dean: *he sits in stunned silence* Oh my God Longfellow...That's great! I knew she'd pull through...we both knew!
Megg: *sits back a little, able to relax after hearing that*
Dean: Of course I'll be sure to tell Megg...would you like us to come over?
Deeds: Not tonight...she's out of it again, but the nurses and doctors are taking the best care they can of her...Oh Dean...*he can't wipe the excited smile off of his face* I can't believe this...She's going to make it!
Dean: *chuckles excitedly* Us either Longfellow....*he smiles* We'll see you tomorrow then, alright?
Deeds: Alright!
*They hang up*
Megg: *looks to Dean, wanting the whole story*
Dean: She came out of it for awhile hon. She seemed to recognize Deeds...
Megg: *smiles and throws my arms around Dean in joy* I knew it! I knew she was strong, Oh darling, I knew she could do it!
Dean: Well, he said she went back into it after a few moments...but there's still hope!
Megg: She did it once, she can do it again! I have faith in you honey...please! For all our sakes...I know you can do this!
Dean: He said we can go see her tomorrow! *kisses her* So we better get some more sleep..*looks at the clock*
Megg: *sighs* Oh who can sleep! This is the best news...
*they snuggle up under the covers, closing their eyes in futile attempts to sleep*
***THE NEXT DAY***
*Dean and Megg wake up and get read and around to go to the hospital to see Kim. Dean is in the shower when Megg hears a knock on the door. She sets down her coffee cup and walks to the door, answering it*
Megg: *rolls her eyes* You again! *she leaves the door open and walks in. She stands by the small hall table.* You might as well come in, you will anyways! *she walks over to the couch and sits down*
*Jerry comes in and sits on the couch as well*
Megg: So what brings you this time? More begging? More pleading? More kisses? What is it Jerry?
Jerry: *holds his hat in his hand, playing with the brim of it nervously* No...you chose Dean...I just have to respect your decision...
Megg: *laughs sarcastically* About time you came to that realization Jer...
Jerry: *his heart skips a beat as he hears the familiar nickname pass her lips* Why did she have to choose him? I guess I'll never know... *Defensively* No, I just came to see how you were holding up. I read in the papers about Longfellows arrival and what happened to Kim. I know she's your best friend and I just wanted to see if you were okay...
Megg: *She glares at him. She doesn't want to appear saddened to him, not wanting him to be part of her life anymore*
Jerry: But, I see you are okay, which just confirms my suspicions...*he stands up and puts his hat on* You are heartless! *he turns to walk out*
Megg: *stands up and grabs him, slapping him across the face* HOW DARE YOU! *she stands glaring at him, not believing what she just did*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Feb 10, 2007 15:36:11 GMT -5
*Jerry holds his face, rubbing it gently*
Megg: *Takes a deep sigh* Just get out of here, Jerry.
Jerry: *Goes to speak up, but she cuts him off*
Megg: *Tired of the game* Just leave.
*She walks back into the hotel room and leans her body up against the door. She wraps her arms around her waist and begins to sob*
*Jerry leans up against the door, laying his head against it*
Jerry: *Whispers* Megg, I still love you...
Megg: I'm sorry Jerry...I'm with Dean now.
*Jerry lets out a deep sigh of frustration and walks away*
*Dean comes out of the bathroom and walks out in a towel*
*He notices Megg's been crying so he walks over to comfort her*
Dean: What's wrong, sweetheart?
*With tear filled eyes, she looks up to him, wanting to tell him who was just at the door, but her heart's too burdened to speak*
*She runs to the bathroom and slams the door, sobbing uncontrollably*
Dean: *Looks to the bathroom, then down to the ground. He walks to the bathroom door and quietly speaks to Megg through the door* Sweetheart? Are you all right?
Megg: *Sobbing* No! I--...*sniff* I can't do it anymore!!
Dean: *Trying to understand* Do what?
Megg: It's HIM! He still wants me to be with him!
*Dean, completely confused, asks through the door crack*
Dean: Who?
Megg: HIM!
*His eyes get wide, knowing exactly who she's talking about, he storms out the door, down to the lobby. (yes, still in his beautiful towel)*
Dean: *Spots Jerry and bounds after him. And with a powerful yell, he stops Jerry dead in his tracks* JERRY!
*Jerry turns around to see Dean right behind him, furious*
Jerry: Oh, hiya Dean.
*Jerry smiles kindly, but Dean grabs him by the collar*
Dean: If you don't leave my wife alone, I promise...I will kill you.
Jerry: I didn't mean anything by it! I--
Dean: *Violently shakes Jerry by the collar* She's in the bathroom sobbing her heart out, and you said you didn't mean anything by it? Why do you keep popping up out of nowhere and making this poor woman's life miserable!?
Jerry: Guess I was a little late, huh?
Dean: *Sneers* What?
Jerry: If only I would have been the one to see her after those 7 months, she'd be my wife right now.
Dean: *Gets in Jerry's face* She's mine, pal. Don't you ever forget that.
*Dean releases his grasp from Jerry and begins to walk away*
Jerry: She was mine first! You took her from me!
*Dean turns around and walks up to Jerry, pulling his fist back and knocking Jerry out cold*
*Dean walks back up the stairs and slams the door behind him, massaging his fist.*
*Megg walks out and wipes away the tears*
Megg: Where did you go?
Dean: I told that kid never to mess with my wife again.
Megg: Dean! How could you?!
Dean: You were in pain! You were crying uncontrollably in there; what else was I supposed to do?
***Back in the hospital***
*Deeds hangs up and walks back into the room, but looks around alert, when he seems Kim being wheeled out of the room*
Deeds: *Stops the gurney in the doorway* What's going on? Where are you taking her?
Doctor: We need to operate....Her--...her heart's bleeding profusely. If we don't operate now, there will be no hope left. Please, we need to get through!
*In shock, Deeds steps aside*
Nurse: *Takes him gently by the arm* Would you like to wait out in the hall?
*Deeds nods weakly and walks over to the chairs, sitting nervously*
*A couple of torturous hours pass by and he's unable to sleep with all the fear and suspense*
*He hears a loud voice screaming in the back room*
Kim: Get away from me! Stop it!
*He stands up, alert*
*A nurse passes by and Deeds quickly walks up to her*
Deeds: What's going on? What's happening?
Nurse: It's nothing, sir, please sit down...
*He looks toward the room where she's being operated on and begins to walk toward it*
Nurse: You can't go in there, sir, please. Stop!
*Deeds stops, turns around and looks her square in the eye*
Deeds: *Clenches his teeth* My wife is in that room right now...and she needs me. You better back off, lady...or I'll sock you one in the jaw.
*The nurse gasps, taken a-back*
*He steps her aside and walks past her*
*He bursts through the door, looking around*
*Finding her lying in a bed, he quickly walks over to her*
*She's calm now, but more scared than anything*
*Their eyes meet once more and he gazes at her lovingly.*
*Her heart fills with intense joy as he picks her up in his arms and walks her out of the room*
*She gazes into his eyes longingly and buries her face into his chest, her body shaking uncontrollably as tears stream down her cheek; she's unable to find the words to speak*
*He walks out into the lobby, holding her in his arms.*
*He steps up to the nurses desk*
Nurse: Sir, you can't--
Deeds: I'd like for you ladies to stop telling me what I can and cannot do. Now you sittown and listen closely...
*The nurse sits down, her eyes wide*
Deeds: *Raises a brow* I think that doctor is a crackpot, and I think the same for you ladies. Now, I want you to pick up that phone and call a Mister Lawson Deeds. Tell him to meet me down in the lobby in 5 minutes.
Nurse: But--
Deeds: *Gazes at Kim and smiles* I'm taking my wife home.
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