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Post by Ajax on Mar 5, 2007 16:55:32 GMT -5
*Megg places her hand on the door handle and turns it. She opens the door slowly. She walks timidly onto the sound stage. She closes the door and then just stands there, amazed*
I never thought it would be so....HUGE!
*Dean spots her and comes walking over*
Dean: Isn't it amazing?!
Megg: *looks around* Yeah...I never thought...
Dean: That it would be so big?!
Megg: *looks at him and nods, smiling.* Oh no you don't! You don't go falling in love with him anymore than what you already have! He's a married man and you've just gotta tell him that you can't do this...I've just gotta tell him...
Dean: *takes her hand and starts walking* I'll show ya around the place...Me and Jerry got here earlier and had a look around...
Megg: And where is he?
Dean: He who?
Megg: Jerry?
Dean: Oh...Jerry?!
Megg: *nods*
Dean: *shrugs*
If he were around....gosh...it would make it easier...I wouldn't have to be alone...with Dean...But...I couldn't...not in front of Jerry....
*the two walk farther on and Dean shows the sets off to her. A woman walks up to them.*
Woman: Excuse me Mr. Martin...Miss Hadden...
Dean and Megg: Yes?
Woman: We need Miss Hadden in wardrobe now...
Megg: *takes her hand from Dean's* Oh...I'll be seeing you then?
Dean: *nods* Yeah...I gotta go find my partner and we'll see ya on set...
Megg: *smiles and walks away with the woman*
*Dean stands and watches the two walk away, but mostly watching Megg. He sighs and puts his hands in his pockets and turns.*
Better go find Jerry...
***1928 in a Hotel Room With Kim***
*Kim gets out of the shower and wraps the towel around herself. She walks out to the bed and looks at the dress.*
I can't wear that...not until I find him...but...what if I bump into him and I'm not wearing it...oh gee...
*She looks at the dress and then back at the 1940's dress she wore to 1928.*
Kim: Maybe I have something...*she looks through a small bag she brought with her. She picks up a dress and looks it over*
It'll do...I hope...
*She smiles and goes into the bathroom to change*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 5, 2007 23:38:53 GMT -5
I'm still stuck for an idea pally. I'll speak with you tomorrow, though.
Hopefully then I won't be so bubble-headed with all this advil...
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 7, 2007 0:16:13 GMT -5
*Kim dresses and walks down to the lobby, heading out for a little walk around the block, though hoping to find Gary, she decides if she doesn't find him by the end of this week, she'll just have to go back to 1946 and be with Jerry* *She begins walking down the street, captivated and in awe at the beauty of this era. The charm she's never known before. Sure, she's seen movies, but in living color it's absolutely breath-taking* *She passes a small candy shop and stops in front of the door, taking in the sweet aroma of the freshly pulled taffy, and the smell of sweetly warmed chocolate, fresh off the burner* *She closes her eyes as the wind of a 1928 Duesenberg car quickly speeds past her, whipping her hair around in a whirlwind; the excitement of the town begins to give her a peaceful sense and she smiles, looking up* It feels like home...*Looking around, she realizes how ridiculous she might look to those passing by. She hastens her steps until she comes to a large studio. Just on the outskirts of the overly large place, to her left she finds a poster with the name "Beau Sebreur"*  *Kim shrieks at the realization* Kim: This is it! He's here! *She dashes into the studio and asks the first person she finds* Kim: Excuse me, do you know when production for this film will begin? Man: For Beau Sebreur? Kim: *Excited at the thought of, perhaps, being in a long lost movie, better yet, being in a movie with Gary Cooper...* Yes! Man: Yes, it will start on the 21st of this month... Kim: Are they still looking for actors? Man: Why, as a matter of fact, we are-- Kim: Leading lady?! Man: *Laughs* No, sorry. But we are looking for a couple girls to play the small parts... Kim: I'll take it! Man: Very eager...we like that in a gal. *Looks her up and down* Why don't you take an application, fill it out and get back to me on Monday. Kim: Oh thank you! Thank you, Mr...Mr... Man: Waters....Mr. John Waters. Kim: *Gasps, then tries to act calmly* Thank you so much, Mr. Waters! Mr. Waters: Not at all, girly. Oh, by the way...what's your name? Kim: Kim. Mr. Waters: You're welcome, Kim. Tell Alice, my secretary, that I sent you; she won't give you any trouble. Kim: *Smiles* Again, thank you so much Mr. Waters. I'll see you Monday! ***Megg and Dean****Megg tries to stay calm as 6 ladies busily work around her; one woman is measuring her waist, the other checking her shoe size, the other fitting on hats, the other two cutting out patterns for the dress and the other talking to Megg, trying to rehearse a couple lines for her part.* Megg: Isn't it a little early to be rehearsing lines? I don't even have a script! Woman: No, miss. This is just to test your acting skills, to make sure we know where you're at. Megg: Oh...how am I doing? Woman: Just great! You're a natural Bette Davis! Megg: Yeah? Woman: *Nods* Mmm-hmm.. *A woman accidentally pokes Megg with a needle* Megg: Ow! Hey, watch it! *Dean peeks his head in through the door* Dean: How's everything going? Megg: *Turns around* Oh, Dean! *Smiles* Just fine... Dean: *Stands in the doorway, admiring the way the dress falls on Megg* Good...say, that's a gorgeous dress, Megg... Megg: Yeah? You like it? Dean: I love it. It fits perfectly for you. Megg: Awww, you're very sweet. *One of the women shoos Dean out* Woman: No men allowed in here! Get out! Shoo! Dean: *Laughs* I'll see you on set! |
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Post by Ajax on Mar 7, 2007 1:44:32 GMT -5
*Kim walks out the gates of the studio and stands just outside of them, looking around. Still taking it all in.*
It's all so breath-takingly beautiful...
*She spots a small dinner across the way and walks over to it.*
Maybe I'll just fill out the application while having some coffee...before heading back to the room...
*She walks into the dinner and notices a handwritten sign: Coffee and Blueberry Pie: 15 cents."
*She checks her change purse, chuckling, and sits down. A waitress walks over and she orders. After eating, filling out her application and paying her fifteen cents, she walks out of the dinner and contemplates going back to the room.*
***Dean and Megg***
He's so sweet...but I can't let myself do this...Remember Megg....HE IS MARRIED! You cannot go breaking up people's marriages...not in the past...not in the future...not ever! But wait...It doesn't change history!
*An "ah-hah" look comes over Megg. The ladies give her strange looks. They whisper among themselves about Dean and how beautiful he is. Megg becomes jealous of this chatter and glares at them.*
It doesn't matter....history-changing or not...it's wrong!
Woman: I'd like to see him not on the set... *She winks at the other girls, and they all giggle. Megg scowls at them even more.*
...You do love him....
*She steps down from the "pedestal" thing she was standing on so she could be worked on. She shakes her head, walking out, to the set.*
Woman: What's wrong with her?!
Woman 2: *shrugs*
***On the Set****
Director: Alright...we're just going to run some scenes....
*An assistant comes out with some papers and hands Dean, Jerry and Megg, each a piece. They look it over, completely bewildered.*
Director: *points to Jerry* You are Harvey....*Point to Dean* You are Steven....*Points to Megg* and you are Rose....
*They look over the papers, at their, for now, small parts. They look at each other, read on, and look at the director.*
Director: Any questions?
*The three shake their heads and look back at the papers. All of them nervous.*
Director: Alright...we'll do just a run through...no sets or anything yet...just to see how well you do with the words...your expressions...
*Since Megg is lazy and uncreative at this hour, she does not come up with any sort of scene that they are doing, but just says..."They act for awhile, and the director yells, cut."*
Director: Cut! Not bad...you guys break for lunch...and we'll see you in the preview room when you return...
*The three leave their papers in the directors chair and walk off of the blank 'set.'*
Dean: Megg....
Megg: *turns* Yes?
Dean: I was just wondering....would you like to go to lunch with me?
Megg: *smiles* I'd love to! You've gotta tell him...this is your opportunity!
*The two walk off to the canteen...Jerry stops them.*
Jerry: Hey...Megg....Do you know where Kim is?
Megg: Oh...she took the ti--...I mean...she had an appointment...Why?
Jerry: I see. Oh, I was just hoping she'd meet me for lunch...
Dean: Well....
Jerry: Can I come along with you two?
Megg: If you never tell him things will just get worse...but...buck up, Kid...if you gotta do it in front of Jerry...ya gotta do it! Sure...
*The three walk to the canteen and take their seats.*
Jerry: Oh! I forgot my cigarettes back on the set...*he gets up, excusing himself* I'll be right back...
Dean: Alright...
Megg: Now's my chance!
*She gets up and walks over to a white metal stand holding newspapers. She grabs the morning edition one with the picture of her and Dean on the front and sits back down at the table.*
Megg: Did you see the paper this morning?
Dean: Yes...I did...*he looks at the picture*
Megg: Dean...I'm sorry...I shouldn't have...It was all just a mistake...you're a married man...and I shouldn't have even gone dancing with you...
Dean: That's alright...*he takes her hand across the table* Betty and I had it sorted all out...she called me this morning...
Megg: *smiles, relaxed* I'm glad...she wasn't too terribly upset was she? I could apologize to her...
Dean: Oh, there's no need...
Megg: Oh, why's that? I acted terribly..
Dean: Because we're getting a divorce...
*About this time, Jerry walks in and hears those words...knowing that the situation can't be good...He sits down at the table, pretending like he never heard the exchange.*
Megg: You're what?!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 7, 2007 2:15:22 GMT -5
*Kim walks back to the hotel, taking her time*
*She walks into the lobby and goes up to the desk*
Kim: I wish not to be disturbed...
Man: *Nods* Yes, miss.
*Kim walks up to her room and sits on the bed. She pulls the covers over her head as her mind begins to race of all the excitement she'll be having on Monday*
Kim: Wow, I wonder if I'll meet Gary then...*laughs* I suppose not; he only comes in on important scenes, I probably won't even get to see him until the premier. Though...how long will this movie take?! I can't leave Megg for that long!
*She gets up and walks to the phone, but then remembers that they're not in the same era*
*She walks back to her bed and sits down hard*
Kim: *Chuckles* I bet she'll be fine; I mean, she does have Jerry and Dean to take care of her...I'd only be in the way.
*She lays down once more, but comes to the sad realization*
Kim: I...I won't see my pally for months!
***Megg, Dean, Jerry***
Dean: Yeah, she called me yesterday and told me that she was filing for divorce. But don't worry Megg, *he places his hands on her shoulder, trying to comfort her* our marriage was going down the tubes long before you came into the scene; so don't blame yourself.
Megg: *Takes a deep breath, unsure of how she should be feeling at the moment* I'm still so very sorry, Dean, I--
Dean: Shh, don't be, all right? It was heading for disaster already, you couldn't help it.
Megg: *Sits back in her chair, in a daze* Oh, but I could have....
*The director calls the actors back into place. Megg, Jerry and Dean all get up and walk back to their markers*
Megg: *Looks to Dean* Hey, Dean...
Dean: *Looks to Megg* Yeah?
Megg: Is there anything I can do? I mean, for you and Betty...
Dean: *Smiles and squeezes her hands gently* Just don't leave me, all right? I enjoy your company, Megg...and I wouldn't want to lose you.
Megg: *Shivers run down her spine, she gently squeezes his hand* I won't, Dean...I promise.
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Post by Ajax on Mar 7, 2007 3:01:02 GMT -5
*Some more acting goes on and then the director and the three actors go into the screening room to watch their work. They take their seats, nervous once more. Dean takes a seat next to Megg and Jerry takes the seat on the other side of Megg. The director sits next to Jerry. They settle in and the tape rolls.*
Megg: Ick...I hate to watch myself!
Jerry: I thought you said you had no acting experience.
Megg: Oh crap... Erm...I went in...for newsreading...in school...
Jerry: Oh...
Dean: Well, just close your eyes...
Megg: I hate to hear myself as well...
Dean: *smiles* Then just keep your eyes on me.
Jerry: *mocks him* Just keep your eyes on me...
Megg: *giggles* Thank you for the suggestion.
*They continue watching. Dean takes Megg's hand in his. She feels shocked, as if she shouldn't be doing this.*
*The lights come up and the director stands up in front of the now blank screen.*
Director: Not bad...We're going to work on some of the jokes...we think the three of you have potential...
*The three look at each other and the director happily.*
*They all leave the screening room and stand just outside the door. The director yells for his assistant. He comes running with a bunch of papers and a clipboard.*
*The director takes the huge booklet type things and hands one each to Dean, Megg, and Jerry.*
Director: Here are your scripts...we'll see you tomorrow morning at 6 am! *He walks away*
Jerry: SIX AM!?!
Megg: I better get to sleep now! *looks at her watch*
Dean: *chuckles* Does this mean we're not on for anymore dancing tonight?
Megg: I think we better hold off on the dancing for awhile...*She smiles sweetly at him*
Dean: Dinner then?
Megg: I'm going to head back to my room and freshen up a bit, think on it, and let you know...
Dean: Can I see you back?
Megg: Su--
Jerry: *grabs Dean's arm* Before you go...can I talk to you?
Dean: Yeah...what's up?
Jerry: *drags Dean away so Megg won't overhear what he's about to say*
Megg: I'll meet you back there then...
Dean: *smiles* No problem...
Jerry: *grabs Dean's chin and turns Dean's glance away from Megg to hiw own face*
Dean: *swats at his hand* What is it?
Jerry: I heard the little exchange that you and Megg had at lunch...
Dean: So?
Jerry: Are you sure this is the right thing to do, Paul?
Dean: Look...Jer...as I said...things were breaking up long before Megg hit the scene...
Jerry: You barely know her Paul! She just comes outta...outta nowhere and you're madly in love with her?!
Dean: Isn't it funny how those things work...why...I remember a certiain singer...with a certain band...and a certain funny man falling for that singer...
Jerry: That's different!
Dean: Why? Because it's you?!
***Back at the Hotel Room with Megg***
Poor Betty! Sure, things were probably going down the drain long before I came along. I never meant to speed up what was too long in coming though...I love men with wedding rings...but...
I NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE A HOME-WRECKER!
*She rings down to room service for some Rum and some Coke. It's delivered in no time at all. She looks at the Coke and shrugs and opens the bottle of Rum and takes a huge swig. She makes a disgusted face. She looks at the coke again and then takes another huge swig of rum.*
***Some big swigs later***
*Megg hears a knock on her door*
Megg: I'm com...coming...
*She sways as she stands up and staggers to the door. She reaches for the door handles...she finally gets the right one and opens the door*
Megg: De--*hiccup* DEAN!
Dean: I came to see about the plans for dinner...
Megg: Oh...I wun be gow...going...
Dean: *spies the rum bottle in Megg's hand and takes it away from her. He smells it and makes a terrible face as well* And why not?
Megg: I think I had...a bad...a bad oyshter...
Dean: Is that right? *looks to the bottle* I think you've had a few bad "oyshters"
Megg: Maybe shome other time Dean...we gotta shleep..
Dean: *looks Megg over* Yeah...maybe some other time... *he puts the bottle down on the coffee table and walks out*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 7, 2007 13:19:09 GMT -5
*The next morning Kim wakes up to the phone ringing*
*She puts her robe on and walks to the phone. She picks up the receiver*
Kim: Hello?
Mr. Waters: Miss Kim?
Kim: Mr. Waters?
Mr. Waters: I'm sorry to disturb you so early in the morning--
Kim: *Looks at her watch* 6:40?! Oh *chuckles* Not a problem...
Mr. Waters: But we have some great news for you...
Kim: Yes?
Mr. Waters: We've found a perfect part in the script for you; though it's not a huge part, I'm sure you will be happy with it.
Kim: A part with--
Mr. Waters: That's right, a part with Gary Cooper.
Kim: *Nearly faints* I--...
Mr. Waters: Would you come down this afternoon? We will work out your script then.
Kim: Of course! Yes, Mr. Waters. Thank you!
Mr. Waters: Not a problem, my dear. Goodby--
Kim: Oh! Wait, Mr. Waters?
Mr. Waters: Yes?
Kim: Will Gary be there this afternoon?
Mr. Waters: No, I'm sorry. He'll be there Monday, though.
Kim: *Squeals* Okay, thank you so much!
Mr. Waters: *Chuckles* You're welcome. Goodbye.
Kim: Goodbye.
*Kim hangs up the phone and shrieks with excitement. She bounds into the bathroom to get herself ready*
Kim: I can't believe I'll be starring in a movie with Gary!
*She turns on the shower and looks at herself in the mirror, fixing her hair and batting her eyelashes*
Kim: Why, Mr. Cooper, I--I can't believe it! You want me to be your leading lady?!
*She giggles to herself*
Kim: And I'll be meeting up with the director this afternoon!
*About an hour later, Kim comes out of the bathroom dressed in a normal suit outfit*
*She takes one final glance at herself in the mirror to make sure she looks "professional" enough*
Kim: I can do this. No problem. Just walk in there and say your lines. If they like ya', then you're in! If not...I wonder if there are any laws of kidnapping a grown man in 1928...
*She chuckles to herself and grabs her purse, heading out the door*
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Post by Ajax on Mar 7, 2007 13:53:18 GMT -5
*She grabs a taxi and heads to the studio. She pays the cabbie and stands on the sidewalk just outside of the gate leading into the studio. The guard comes out.*
Guard: Can I help you, Miss? *he tips his hat to her*
Kim: Oh...Yes sir...I have a meeting with Mr. Waters.
Guard: Your name?
Kim: Miss Kim..
Guard: *Walks back to the guard box next to the gate and checks a list stuck under the clip of a clipboard, hanging on the wall in the small room. He walks back to her* Your story checks out...You can go in...
Kim: *Smiles at the man* Thank you.
*The guard walks over to the gates and opens them, allowing her to enter. Kim walks in and is in awe of the huge studio.*
I thought they were smaller then...I mean now...oh...I give up!
*She walks on, looking for something that should resemble an office of some sort, where a director would be while he wasn't directing. She stops and asks a woman who is passing.*
Kim: Excuse me miss...
Woman: Yes?
Kim: Could you tell me where Mr. Water is?
Woman: *shrugs* I dunno where he is, honey, but his office is in that door, up the stairs and to the right..
Kim: *Smiles and nods, repeating the directions in her head* Thank you! *She walks on*
*She finds the door and knocks*
Mr. Waters: Come in...
*Kim opens the door and finds Mr. Waters sitting behind a medium sized desk looking over some papers she assumes are budgets and scripts.*
Kim: *extends her hand* Nice to meet you Mr. Waters...
***Back with Megg, Dean, and Jerry***
*Dean walks into his room to find Jerry sitting in a chair*
Jerry: *he notices the down trodden look on Dean's face, but tries anyways* You guys ready to go out?
Dean: Nah...You go...have fun...*he sits in a chair on the other side of the couch, across from Jerry, and slouches back*
Jerry: What's wrong? I've never known you to turn down a night of fun with your pals..
Dean: Nothin...*he closes his eyes and tips his head back. Thinking* Maybe they are right...maybe this isn't the answer...but I know she's the one...
Jerry: It's the girl, ain't it?
Dean: *shakes his head*
Jerry: You're Dean Martin...you can get any girl you want...*pulls on the shoulder of his suit, but Dean doesn't budge*
Dean: *sits up* Look, I don't want another one...I just want her...and she's in there sulking because she thinks she's ruined my marriage...and I can't make her see that...
Jerry: She'll see....in time...Tell her to come out with us...it'll make her feel better?
Dean: She's in no shape to come out...
Jerry: *gives Dean an askance look*
Dean: She's had some..*imitates the drunk voice* "Bad oyshtersh"
Jerry: I'll be back...*he takes off his hat and overcoat and sets them on the back of Dean's couch*
Dean: Where are you going?!
Jerry: To remind someone to stay away from bad oysters... *he walks out the door*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 7, 2007 16:14:46 GMT -5
*Mr. Waters holds out his hand*
Mr. Waters: Please, sit.
Kim: *Walks to the chair, opposite of his desk* Thank you.
*The two make small chit-chat for a few minutes then Mr. Waters begins talking about the script*
Mr. Waters: I've narrowed down the options, now I wanted to speak with you first, making sure you're satisfied with the part...
Kim: Mr. Waters...I'm sorry to interrupt, but I really have no acting skills...
Mr. Waters: None at all?
Kim: No, the only thing I can really do is dance and make jokes...and I can't even do those very well.
Mr. Waters: Well...we have wonderful acting teachers for those who need a little boost, so you'll be just fine.
Kim: I hope so. I wouldn't want to ruin your production.
Mr. Water: Neither would I. *Chuckles* But I'm sure you'll do very well, Miss Kim.
Kim: Thank you so much, Mr. Waters. I've waited for a break like this for so long! I still can't believe I'm going to be in a movie with Gary Cooper. You know, he just moved here from Montana about 2 years ago...he worked in Yellowstone National Park as a guide!
Mr. Waters: You're really taken with him, aren't you?
Kim: *Laughs* I sure am.
Mr. Waters: This is only his second movie, how could you be so taken with him after such a short period of time? And know so much about him?
Kim: You wouldn't believe me if I told you, Mr. Waters...*chuckles* I guess he just has a thing with the ladies.
Mr. Waters: *Laughs, taking a deep sigh* You've got that right. I've never met such a man who was so popular with women...
Kim: Yeah! I once heard this lady committed suicide a year after his death!
Mr. Waters: ...What?
Kim: Oh *frantically searches for a way out of this one* I mean...she saw a movie of his and couldn't bear living without him; she thought he really died!
Mr. Waters: *Gives her an awkward look* Right...*ahem* Well, *digs in his drawer* Here's the script. *Hands Kim the script*
Kim: *Takes a deep sigh, relieved. She begins to thumb through the script*
Mr. Waters: Like I said, it isn't a major part, but it'll get your beautiful face on the screen and in the spotlight with your fellow.
Kim: *Looks up and smiles, shaking Mr. Water's hand* Thank you so much, Mr. Waters!
Mr. Waters: *Smiles* Call me John...
Kim: *Smiles* Thank you...John.
John: Not at all, Kim. I wish you the best of luck.
***Megg, Jerry***
*Megg hears a knock on the door and covers her ears, trying to hold her head up*
Megg: *Groans* Go away...
Jerry: Megg, it's me Jerry. Open up!
Megg: *Laying on the bed, holding the pillow over her head* Go away! I don't feel like talking to anyone...
Jerry: *Bangs on the door* MEGG!
Megg: *Gets up* All right, all right, don't need to get violent.
*Megg opens the door and in comes Jerry*
Jerry: Megg, I need to talk with you...
Megg: *Sits down on the bed* Yeah? What about? *She begins to massage her temples*
Jerry: You can't see Dean anymore.
Megg: *Looks up, alert* What? Why? Did he say that?
Jerry: Well no, but *sigh* he really loves you Megg. I've never seen him so much in love. It's killing him, really. So you've got to stop it!
Megg: Why?
Jerry: *Scoffs* Why?! Because it's not right!
Megg: What isn't? He's getting a divorce, anyways...
Jerry: Yeah, but with the newspapers prowling around, there's sure to be a scandal!
Megg: Jerry, I thank you for being concerned, but I'm a big girl, and Dean's a big boy...we can take care of ourselves.
Jerry: *Sigh* But Megg, I just don't want to see him get hurt, you know?
Megg: *Smiles* I know, Jerry. And I don't intend on hurting him...
Jerry: He's my best friend. Just, please, if you're going to be seeing him, just make sure nothing bad happends...
Megg: I promise, Jerry.
*Jerry goes to the door, but stops and turns around*
Jerry: Hey, do you know where Kim is? I haven't seen her for a couple days...
Megg: Ummm...she's...she's out of town, actually.
Jerry: Do you know when she'll be back?
Megg: If only I knew...
Jerry: What?
Megg: Oh, well, she may be back in June.
Jerry: June?!
Megg: I don't know, Jerry. She didn't say.
Jerry: Well, if you get her on the phone sometime, have her give me a call, all right?
Megg: *Smiles* Of course.
Jerry: Thanks.
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Post by Ajax on Mar 8, 2007 2:18:43 GMT -5
*Kim takes the script and catches a taxi and heads back to her hotel room. She misses her pally, she misses Dean, heck, she even slightly misses Jerry. She quietly hopes that Megg and Dean are alright and wishes she could check in with them somehow while still staying in the 20's. She stares down at the script in her lap. She still can't believe that she'll be in a movie with Gary Cooper.*
*The taxi comes to a stop in front of her hotel. She pays the man and gets out. She walks up the steps and into the front door. She gets in the elevator and rides up to her room, still gazing at the front of the script, still in awe. She unlocks the door to her room and throws herself on the couch. She kicks off her shoes and lays back. She opens the script and thumbs through it. She stops at a part to read and sees that her character gets to give Gary's character a kiss. Her heart jumps at this thought.*
I've been waiting for this chance...for a lifetime!
***Dean and Jerry***
*Jerry walks over to Dean's room again. He enters without knocking. He finds Dean stretched out on the couch. His eyes closed and his arms folded across his chest, rising and falling with each breath.*
Dean: *hearing the footsteps* So?
Jerry: *sighs* Paul...
Dean: What?!
Jerry: She doesn't want to see you again...
Dean: *Sits up* How do you know?!
Jerry: She said it...
Dean: She couldn't...
Jerry: She did! Why do you think she's soused in there now?!
Dean: *looks to Jerry...unsure of what to do or say.*
Jerry: *Stands up and touches Dean's shoulder to comfort him.* Sorry Paul... *he walks out of the room and closes the door quietly behind him. He walks to his room and sits on the bed* What have you done?! Do you want them to be unhappy just because you can't be happy?!
*Dean puts his head in his hands and sits, thinking.*
But that kiss...she said it was all a mistake...but...you don't kiss someone like that if you don't mean it...
*He sighs and sits back on the couch*
Maybe I'll just let things cool off for awhile...
***Megg's Room***
*Megg calls down to room service and orders anything and everything from the booze menu. When it's delivered she tries to drown her sorrows in the bottles.*
Megg: I wish Kim were still here! I WANNA TALK TO KIM! She'd know what to do!
*She sobs her heart out, wishing she had never met Dean Martin...*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 8, 2007 21:04:52 GMT -5
*Sitting at a table in the coffee shop, Kim takes a quick glance at her watch and gasps*
*She collects all her belongings from the table and picks up the script, laying a few cents on the table for a tip*
*Walking out of the shop, she quickens her pace back to the hotel, running the lines through her head*
I still can't believe I spent 6 hours in there! Just reading a script!
*She laughs and shakes her head*
It's not like I have any place to GO! Or have anyone to go home t--
*Kim gets knocked to the ground by a man running down the street*
*The script gets knocked out of her grasp*
*The man apologizes, helping her pick the papers up*
*The deep voice sounds so familiar. She looks up and squints, though the darkness is consuming most of his face*
*He bends down to help her up, his hand lightly caressing the top of her hand, his thumb grazing against her palm.*
*A light from the street illuminates only his eyes and she gasps, knowing exactly who it is*
Man: You all right, Miss?
Kim: *Speechless* ...Yes, thank you.
*The man tips his hat and continues towards his destination*
*The rest of the way home, Kim's unable to get that voice out of her head, and her hand continues to tingle*
His voice is so much richer and sweeter in real life...I still can't believe he touched my hand!
*She gets to the hotel room and locks the door for the night. She places the script on the nightstand. She goes to walk into the bathroom, but catches a glimpse of herself in the mirror*
*She sits down in front of it and rehearses her favorite line, a line that hits so close to the situation at hand*
Kim: I've waited my whole life for a man like you, Henri, a man with charm, wit, looks, and passion. A gentlman...but I'm sorry I can't--*looks down* I can't...
*Kim snaps her fingers and thumbs to page 189, searching for the line she always gets hung up on*
*She passes 170, 175, and 188, but it immediately skips to 191.*
*She frantically searches for the two pages, but can't seem to find them anywhere*
Kim: Oh no! I must have left them on the street!
*Suddenly, she remembers John telling her to 'keep this script safe, there aren't any extras'.*
*She runs to the door, but begins to think it's no use.*
Kim: Someone probably took them, or the wind blew them away...*Sigh* Maybe I can borrow one of the extra's scripts...
*She walks into the bathroom and brushes her teeth*
***Dean and Jerry***
Dean: Jerry, would you mind leaving? I think I'm gonna turn in early to-night.
Jerry: Sure, Paul. I hope you work things out.
Dean: Thanks, Jer'.
*Jerry leaves as Dean walks over to the bed*
*Dean looks up to the hotel ceiling and replays Megg's kiss over and over in his mind*
Dean: How could she do this? I mean, it was obvious we both liked each other...I didn't push her or make her do something she didn't want! She wanted it just as badly as I did!
*His mind races his questions, though all will be unanswered until he can finally speak with her*
***Megg***
*Megg hears a knock on the door and staggers over, opening the handle*
Megg: Yeah?
*Dean steps into the room as Megg stands back, unable to think clearly*
Dean: Megg, we have to talk.
*Megg tries to build herself up strong. She decides this is what's best, this is what Kim would tell her to do. Though completely intoxicated, her mind begins to form the words, when suddenly anger takes place of the pain, and she starts spitting out words of hostility towards this man*
Megg: I don't want to speak with you, Dean Martin! Go away!
Dean: But I have to talk with you, Megg.
Megg: I don't want to talk with scoundrels like you. Men who cheat on their wife and play games with poor women. Dean Martin, I never want to speak with you ever again!
*Dean steps forward, trying to comfort her*
Dean: Megg, please. This is all such a misunderstanding. I really like you. I don't want to lose you like this...
Megg: *Scoffs* Isn't this what you told Betty? Telling her how you'd always 'be near her, protect her and love her'? Well, where is she now, huh? She's getting a divorce from the man who promised her the world!
Dean: How do you know what I told her in our vows?
Megg: I googled it...
Dean: *Confused* You what?
Megg: *Swats at her nose* You know what, never mind. Just get out of here.
Dean: Fine. All right, I'm leaving.
*Dean walks to the door, but turns around, looking Megg square in the eyes*
Dean: I don't care what happens, Megg, but never will there be another woman that could capture my heart like you did. I know now what I've been missing for so long...and I've finally found that within you. It's called love, Megg. I've never felt it for any other women...I've never felt it with Betty. But I can feel it whenever I'm not with you; it burns like a forest fire whenever I'm not in your presence...but when I'm near you...*he steps closer* it burns even more when I'm near you, Megg...
*Megg stands back*
Megg: I'm sorry, Dean, but I want you to leave now.
*Dean steps back and walks out the door*
*Megg lays up against the door and begins to sob*
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Post by Ajax on Mar 9, 2007 0:22:53 GMT -5
*While brushing her teeth, Kim thinks about what to do about the script.*
I could just tell them that I was reading it over when I got home and found that the two pages were missing from mine...they'll probably never believe it...
*She hears the words of Mr. Waters over again in her head, "there are no extras." She shrugs and puts her toothbrush in the little cup on the sink. She walks into the bedroom part of her hotel room and lays on the bed. She pulls the covers up to her neck and snuggles in for some sleep, but is too excited about the impending movie.*
***Back with Megg***
*She turns, leaning her back against the door. She wraps her arms around her stomach and leans forward, sobbing. She leans back against the door and slides down it slowly, sitting on the floor, still sobbing.*
Megg: WHY?! *She slaps her hands onto the floor next to her* WHY WHY WHY?!?!
*She sits there a few moments. She stops sobbing as Dean's voice plays over in her head.*
Just don't leave me, all right? I enjoy your company, Megg...and I wouldn't want to lose you.
*She gets up and walks to the bed, throwing herself on it. She lays there, cock-eyed on top of the blankets.*
How could he?! I bet he said the same thing to Betty before they got engaged! What a snake! A good for nothing, two-timing....PIG!
*She begins to cry again, and eventually cries herself to sleep*
***The Next Day***
*Megg is awaken by a loud ringing. She sits up on the bed and looks around. Her head is throbbing, her eyelids heavy. She figures out that it's the phone and she picks it up.*
Megg: *groggy* He...Hello?
Man: This is your 5 A.M. wake up call, Miss Hadden...
Megg: *yawns* 5 A.M.?!
Man: yes Miss...a wake up call was requested for your room...
Megg: Oh I see...well, thank you...
*She gets out of bed and looks at the clock*
Megg: Well, what do you know...it is 5...*she stretches and yawns and goes off in search of some breakfast.*
*She gets ready, remembering she has to be AT the studio AT 6. She takes a quick shower and throws on one of the beautiful dresses she bought on her first shopping spree since winning the contest. She looks at herself in the mirror and smiles. She grabs her bag and her script and walks out the door.*
*Dean and Jerry walk out of their rooms just as Megg is walking out of hers. She stops and smiles at them. Dean gives Megg a quick glance and then turns his head back and keeps on walking. Jerry walks next to Megg while Dean walks ahead. The three of them stop outside of the hotel and a car is waiting to take them to the studio. Jerry motions for Megg to get in first. Dean and Jerry stand outside of the car and Dean looks to Jerry. Jerry gets in next to Megg and then Dean. They close the door and they're off in a flash to the studio. Megg and Jerry talk and Dean sits quietly, gazing out the window.*
Megg: My head...*she sighs*
Jerry: *chuckles* I wouldn't doubt it...you had quite a few "oysters" last night...and I think most of them were bad...
Megg: *laughs* What?!
Jerry: *smile* Never mind...
*The car comes to a stop behind the studio gates. The three of them get out and the shooting begins for the day. The only time Dean and Megg ever talk to each other are when they have to exchange lines on set.*
*When lunchtime comes, Dean isn't with them, so Megg takes her lunch with Jerry.*
*Dean notices that Megg has become friendly towards Jerry...perhaps a little too friendly.*
So, she used me just to get at him?! Two can play at this game, Megg....
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 9, 2007 13:58:51 GMT -5
*The next morning, Kim wakes up and stretches. She looks out of the hotel room and smiles as the sun pours itself in through the window* Kim: It's Monday! *She leaps out of bed and heads into the bathroom* *She turns on the radio and jumps into the shower to begin her day* *After about 20 minutes, Kim walks out of the bathroom to grab her belongings. She walks to the closet and grabs the dress which is in the protective covering* *She holds it out in front of her and a huge smile plays across her face* Kim: Well, this is the day! *She lays the dress down and opens the zipper, first she pulls out the coat*  *She then pulls out the dress*  *She looks the two over and sighs* Kim: This is too perfect... *She suddenly realizes the shoes she bought the other day would look perfect with her outfit!* *She goes back over to the closet and pulls out the boots*  *She giggles and gawks over the outfit* Kim: It'll be nearly impossible for him to ignore me in THIS! *She looks at her watch and begins to quicken herself.* Kim: I've only got an hour and I have to be in the studio.... *She fixes her hair, dabs on a little makeup and sprays a little perfume on her neck, wrists and outfit* *She grabs her purse and heads out the door* *About 10 minutes later, Kim gets out of the taxi and thanks the driver. She pays him a dollar and walks up to the studio where she's greeted by John* John: *Extends his hand* Wow, aren't we looking glamorous this morning, Miss Kim... Kim: *Chuckles, walking up the stairs and taking his hand* Just want to be prepared, John. John: *Laughs* Prepared for what? The Academy Awards? Kim: No, meeting Gary... John: Ahhhh, well, he won't be in until later this afternoon, but I'm sure he'll just love you to pieces, Kim. *Hesitates* It's hard not to. Kim: Awww, you're very kind, John. Thank you. John: *Nods* Not at all. ....Say, why don't we go in, hm? I have some people I'd like you to meet... Kim: *Smiles* All right, I'd love to. ***Megg and Jerry****The two walk to some small cafe near the studio. They sit down in a booth* Megg: *Sighs* Jerry: What's wrong? Megg: *Scoffs* What isn't wrong...the man loves me, Jerry. And I love him, the only thing standing in our way is...*throws up her hands* *sigh* I don't even know....both our pride, I guess. Jerry: Megg, you can't see him anymore. Megg: *Turns to Jerry, snapping* Who are you to tell me who I can and cannot see? I love him, Jerry, I've loved him for years! Jerry: *Confused* What? Megg: *Stops* I mean...*sigh* It's felt like years. Jerry: Well you just have to give him time...time so he can get his divorce settled. Megg: I guess so...but I don't want to be angry at him, I just...I just keep thinking this is my fault. This is all my fault. The reason they broke up was because of-- Jerry: Megg, you know that isn't the issue anymore. Dean told you, I've told you...their marriage was going down the tubes anyways; sure, if you wouldn't have come along it could have slowed the process down, but it was bound to happen. If not you, then some other woman... *Megg replays that comment over and over in her head* If not you...then some other woman.......some other woman...Megg: *Looks to Jerry* Do you really think so? Jerry: *Sipping on his malt* Think what? Megg: That it would be some other woman, if not me? Jerry: Sure. I mean, *chuckles* you're a great girl, Megg, but Dean's the kind of fella to get any girl he wants...and he would, too....I mean, he's Dean Martin! *Megg's stomach turns and she sits uneasily in the booth* Megg: So he didn't really mean what he said to me last night? |
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Post by Ajax on Mar 9, 2007 18:02:25 GMT -5
*John opens a door and Kim and John walk into a big room. There are many men and women sitting around a rather large square table. Kim and John stand close to the door. John shuts the door and Kim smiles at all the people sort of nervously. John turns back around and smiles to all of the people as well. He walks over to the head of the table and stands there, his hands resting lightly on the table.*
John: This is Kim...She's going to be playing a small role with Gary Cooper in his latest release...
*Kim stand and smiles. She waves to the people, nervously. A small wave, nothing grandiose, and puts her hands back down to her side. There are so many, and all of their eyes are glued to her. John motions for her to take an empty chair. She walks over and goes to pull it out, but the man who is seated next to the empty seat moves the chair out for her and then pushes her back in. She smiles politely at the man.*
John: So, any questions or comments for Kim?
Man 1: Do you have any acting experience?
Kim: Oh no...*chuckles* Except for reciting small bits from sketches with my pally...
*The people look at her, for her peculiar use of a word, a word they've never heard, but so common place to her. She notices their glances and covers her mouth with the tips of her fingers, reminding herself what year she is.*
Woman 1: What sort of sketches were they?
Kim: Oh...comedy sketches from the Colgate Come--- From a play...
Woman 2: What play?
Kim: I...I...uh...don't remember the name...*She's getting flustered, having to make things up.*
Man 2: Where are you from?
Kim: Minnesota....But I moved to New York with my...friend...
Man 2: And just recently moved to Hollywood then?
Kim: Oh no...We came out here because my friend won a chance to meet Martin and Lewis! *she gives them an excited smile*
*The people once again look at her, confused.*
Woman 3: What do you expect acting to be like?
Kim: I don't know...
*John can see that she's getting run down by the questions and doesn't really know what to say. She's feeling uncomfortable in this situation.*
John: That's enough for today....*He gets up and moves Kim's chair out for her.*
*Kim stands and John opens the door for her. She walks out.*
Kim: *sighs a sigh of relief to be out of there, and all of those prying eyes* Who were those people?
John: Casting directors, and voice coaches, and Public Relations people...
Kim: Wow!
John: *smiles* We have our new actors and actresses meet with them so the entire studio can get a feel for what roles, costumes, and so on and so forth are best for our stars.
*Kim smiles at that statement*
Our stars....
***Megg and Jerry***
*The waitress brings the bill and lays it down*
Waitress: Any dessert?
Jerry and Megg: Oh no...
*The waitress smiles and walks away. Jerry picks up the bill. Megg gets out her wallet. Jerry gives her a strange look.*
Jerry: What's that for?
Megg: To pay for my half...
Jerry: *shakes his head and grabs some money out of his wallet and puts it down on the table with the bill* Don't worry about it...
Megg: *looks at her watch* Oh my! We better be getting back to the studio!
Jerry: *glances at his* I'd say! *he grabs his hat and coat, putting it on, and helps Megg on with hers.*
*They get in the car that is waiting for them and they ride back to the studio. They exchange small chit chat about acting and where they both come from.*
Megg: Oh...I've never been to Newark...but I've been to Atlantic City!
Jerry: It's marvelous, isn't it?
Megg: Absolutely amazing!
Jerry: What were you doing in Atlantic City, if you don't mind my asking?
Megg: Oh...a friend and I went to catch a concert.
Jerry: Was it good?
Megg: *laughs* Yeah, except for the drunk who kept singing rather loudly.
*Jerry and Megg laugh*
Jerry: I've never been to The Southern Tier...probably through it...
Megg: You aren't missing much...I come from a town where if on your way through it, you happen to blink, you've missed the whole town!
*Jerry laughs*
Megg: No...I'm serious!
Jerry: *makes a face* That bad?!
Megg: *laughs at the face and nods* THAT bad!
*The two are back at the studio. The car drops them off inside the gates and they walk to the sound stage where they are shooting. They still exchange chit-chat. They walk onto the sound stage. Megg spots Dean and her heart skips a beat. She can feel it pounding faster. She turns to Jerry.*
Megg: Thanks for lunch! *She gives him a friendly kiss on the cheek*
Jerry: *crosses his eyes, sticks his jaw out runs his hands over his hair, crosses his legs, uncrosses them, and then falls to the floor*
*Megg stands and laughs*
*Dean has noticed how much fun they are having, and the little kiss. He turns to one of the bit actresses.*
Dean: You know...that's a very beautiful dress....*he puts his arm around her.*
*The girl blushes and Dean continues to flirt with the woman. Megg spies what is happening and grows very jealous. She decides not to show it and turns her gaze away from Dean and helps Jerry up. She walks into her dressing room and slams the door. Dean gazes at the door, smirking.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 9, 2007 22:00:11 GMT -5
Assistant: I'll show you to your dressing room, Miss Kim.
Kim: Oh, all right. Thank you.
*As the two begin to walk off, John stops Kim*
John: Hey Kim?
Kim: *Turns around* Yes?
John: You wouldn't mind going to breakfast with me, would you?
Kim: I--
John: You probably had breakfast already, *laughs* nevermind.
Kim: No. Actually, I got right out of bed and came to the studio. I'd love to have breakfast with you, John.
John: *Smiles* I'll have my driver pick us up in about 5 minutes, how does that sound?
Kim: Great!
John: And once we're finished, we'll come right back to the studio and start rehearsal.
Kim: Sounds wonderful, John. Thank you so much...
*Kim walks off with the assistant*
*A few minutes later, Kim walks out of the dressing room with her coat and purse.*
*She gets greeted by John at the door*
John: *Smiles* Ready?
Kim: I sure am.
*The two walk out to his car. The driver sits in the front as John opens the door for Kim and closes the door behind them both*
*Moments later, the two come to a coffee shop. It's not like the others, though. This coffee shop seems to be expensive*
Kim: *Looks around* Wow, how much is the coffee here?
John: Outrageous. About 45 cents a cup.
Kim: *Laughs, then immediately covers her mouth* Wow...*ahem* that is quite expensive...
*The two sit down in t a booth and look over the menus*
John: *Gazes at Kim*
Kim: *Covers her face with the menu* I can't deal with this right now. I don't want the director...I want Gary!
John: Say Kim?
Kim: *Lowers the menu and forces a smile* Yeah?
John: Are you married?
Kim: *Sighs* No...
John: Have a beau?
Kim: *Shakes her head and raises the menu* Nope.
*The waitress arrives with the orange juice and coffee*
Waitress: Are you ready to order?
John: *Looks to Kim* You ready?
Kim: *Smiles, putting the menu down* Yes, I'll have two eggs, side of hash browns, 3 sausage links, a side of toast with jelly and butter.
John: *Smiles* I'll have the same.
*The waitress walks away with the orders*
John: Do you know how old I am, Kim?
Kim: *Nervous, not knowing what to say* ...40?
John: *Laughs, taking a sip of his juice* I'm 34.
Kim: *Smiles forcefully* Oh, I'm sorry...
John: Don't be.
Kim: *Takes a sip of her coffee* You're so young yet, how did you get into directing?
John: My father used to direct. I learned everything from him.
Kim: Wow, that must have been wonderful....
John: It was....but that's not the reason why I wanted to tell you my age. *Scoots up closer* You see, being a young director, I need a strong woman by my side; a woman who's beautiful, charming, witty, and mature...
Kim: I do hope you find her someday, John.
John: Well, see...I was wondering if that woman could be you...
Kim: *Chokes on her coffee* I--*ahem* I don't know about that John, I mean, we just met--
John: I know. But I really like you, Kim. And I knew you had something, though at first I couldn't tell what, exactly. But you have grace and charm. Things women now-a-days lack....you're...different.
Kim: *Laughs out loud* Oh, I'm sorry. Umm, John, *chuckles* there are plenty of women who could take my shoes. I'm really nothing special.
John: Well I think you are...What do you say? Will you be my right hand girl for a couple weeks? Just to see if you can handle the job...
Kim: What exactly would this entail?
John: Oh, just making sure everyone is in order. You know, you'd be in charge of the script details and such. Don't worry, I won't make it too difficult for you, but I just thought you deserve more than a small role in a new production...you have talent, Kim. I can see it...I just don't want you to lose this opportunity.
Kim: Wow...I don't know what to say.
John: Just say you'll do it. I'll make you second in command.
Kim: *Smiles* I'll take it!
John: Great! Oh Kim, you won't be disappointed, you'll love it!
Kim: It'd give me more time with Gary... *Smiles* I'm sure I will...
***Dean and Jerry***
*Jerry runs up to Dean*
Jerry: Hey Paul, you ready for scene 3?
Dean: *Short and sharp* Yeah.
Jerry: What's wrong?
Dean: *Sneers* Nothin'.
Jerry: *Walks away* All right, whatever you say, just be ready in 10 minutes.
*Jerry knocks on Megg's dressing room and walks in*
Jerry: I have to talk with you, Megg...
Megg: *Applying lipstick, sitting at her vanity* Yeah? What is it?
Jerry: Dean's really mad...I don't know why. But he doesn't just seem sad anymore...Megg, the man is furious.
Megg: *Turns around, alert* What? How do know?
Jerry: I just spoke with him.
Megg: Did he say anything about me?
Jerrry: No, but I'm sure that's why he's so angry. Megg, whatever you said to this man...you better appologize...
Megg: I can't! I mean--*sigh* I can't, Jerry.
Jerry: You're both so big headed, you can't even see it, can you?
Megg: See what?
Jerry: *Laughs* Nevermind.
*Jerry walks out of the room, leaving Megg to her thoughts*
Megg: What have I done?
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Post by Ajax on Mar 9, 2007 23:15:19 GMT -5
*The bill comes and John pays it. The two grab their things and John helps Kim on with her coat. They walk out to the car that is waiting for John. He opens the door for her and watches as she slides in. He gets in and closes the door and they had back to the studio.*
***Back at the Studio with Dean, Jerry and Megg***
*Megg tidies up her vanity as she hears one of the assistants screaming, "THIRTY SECONDS!"*
*Megg sighs and thinks*
I gotta tell him...after shooting...I'll tell him....
*She practices in front of the mirror for a few seconds, trying to see what sounds the best*
Megg: Dean...It's not what you think...*she shakes her head and looks at a bottle of perfume and plays with the jeweled top. She sighs and looks back into the mirror* Dean...we gotta talk...
*A man peeps his head into the dressing room door*
Man: They need you on set Miss Hadden...
*Megg turns around and looks at him and nods*
Megg: Oh...sorry...*She checks her hair and make up and walks out...the man escorts her to the set.*
*The man leaves and the director, Dean and Jerry are standing around talking. Megg walks over.*
Director: *looks to Megg* Okay...we're going to start out with you on the couch there...Jerry with you...
Megg: Alright...
Director: The rest is directly from the script...
*Dean, Megg and Jerry nod.*
Director: Alright...let's get this on film...
*The two of them walk out on the set. Dean watches from beside the directors chair*
*The two act out the scene. The basis is that Jerry and Megg are dating, but she has secretly fallen for his best friend Dean, but Dean and Megg can't be together.*
*Megg thinks about this*
This is too real...
*The two act out the scene. The scene has to end with a passionate kiss. The two kiss and the scene marker claps and the director yells cut. She pulls herself away from Jerry and looks at him, smiling. Dean notices the look in Megg's eye...her smile...*
Megg: Good job!
Jerry: *Smiles* Not bad yourself...
*Dean mistakes the exchanged words that he can't hear for words of love and storms off the set. Megg stands up to go after him, but Jerry grabs her arm.*
*Megg glares at Jerry*
Jerry: Just let him go Megg...just...
*Megg pulls away and runs to her dressing room, tears stinging her eyes. She slams the door and locks it. She throws herself on the couch there and sobs.*
Why does love have to hurt so much?!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Mar 10, 2007 2:12:01 GMT -5
*Kim walks off to her dressing room and John walks up to a few actors and crewmen.*
*He makes small chit-chat with them for a while, then begins the long anticipated event...*
John: Everyone on your markers!
*The actors and actresses take their places*
*Kim walks out of the dressing room and walks up to John*
Kim: Do I have any costume to wear for my scene today, John?
John: No. The costumes won't be ready for another couple weeks, we're just getting the basics down today; you know, see where the actors are acting-wise and such.
Kim: Ahh, all right. Well, if you need me, I'll be in my dressing room.
John: *Smiles* All right...
*Kim walks back to her dressing room and closes the door.*
*She sits at her vanity, wanting so much to talk with Megg, but she's not sure how to go about it...*
If only there were a way to send her a letter...or a phone call.
*She leans forward and stares at herself in the mirror*
Kim: *Scoffs* What am I even doing here? This is all so ridiculous. How could I get *over-dramatic* Gary Cooper; I mean, the guy is this big shot actor who's probably this self-absorbed pi--
*Suddenly her mind wanders, tracing back to all the quotes she's read of the man*
He had an old-fashioned politeness...he had a great shyness, he kept pulling back, and it intrigued people. He really was a very quiet, quiet guy....He was tall, lean, handsome, soft-spoken, courteous...he was just an average Joe American
*She places her hand over her forehead and leans back into the chair*
Kim: I'll be the first in 47 years to actually find out if all those quotes are telling the truth.
*She wipes her eyes and wraps her arms around her shoulders tightly*
Kim: Maybe if I find out the truth...I could leave this place for good and end my obsession with this man. *lowers her head and takes a deep sigh* Maybe this could free me from him. To find out...that he was just like everyone else...just a common man...with uncommon publicity.
***Dean, Jerry***
Jerry: What's wrong with you, Paul?!
Dean: What! I didn't say anything, Jerry. I didn't say a word.
Jerry: *Sneers* You're right, Dean...and that silence is hurting her more than you think.
Dean: *Scoffs* And you know so much about her, right? You and her are just best buddies...
Jerry: What's gotten into you?
Dean: *Points to Megg's room* HER! That's what's gotten into me! I can't get her out of my head, Jer'! I can't get her out of my mind! The woman is driving me insane and I can't figure it out!
Jerry: Dean, you need to forget about her.
Dean: Forget about her, Jerry? You want me to forget a woman like that? *Laughs* I'd give anything to be with that woman, Jerry, but she doesn't want me!
Jerry: How do you know she doesn't want you?
Dean: She told me.
Jerry: When did she tell you this, Paul, hmm? When?
Dean: In the hotel that night...
Jerry: *Laughs* When she was drunk?!
Dean: *Looks down*
Jerry: She was drunk, Paul! The girl didn't know up from down! And you're treating her like this bec--
Dean: She meant it, Jerry. I could tell. The woman doesn't want to see me again. Sometimes when you're drunk, it's what's said that's the truth; you're more apt to tell the truth. Her walls were down, Jerry. *Sighs* She hates me.
Jerry: She doesn't hate you. She's in there right now sobbing over you because she thinks you hate her!
Dean: Maybe I do, Jerry. Maybe she made me realize early enough that she's not the woman for me...I don't want a woman so cold-hearted.
Jerry: Are you listening to yourself?! Megg made more sense drunk! *Scoffs* When you have your head on straight, you come and talk with me. I can't stand this "I love her, I hate her, I miss her, I want her to go away" business. If you really want to sort things out be a man and go talk to her!
*Jerry storms off, leaving Dean to think about his options*
Walk into the room and deal with it? Or lose the woman I've ever loved over pride?
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Post by Ajax on Mar 10, 2007 22:50:32 GMT -5
(As I've said before, I don't wanna ruin any of your plans, so I don't know when you wanna bring in Gary...so, I'll just make some broad generalizations and just move you around again lol. I hope this one just types itself  *After her long day at the studio is over with, she walks to her dressing room and collects her things. She walks out of her dressing room and John walks up.* John: Got a ride back to your place? Kim: No...actually, I don't... John: I can have my driver drop you off at your house. Kim: *Smiles politely and thinks* I don't want to give this guy any ideas...but at least it would save me cab fare... *She nods* Thank you... *Kim and John walk out of the building and to the car. He opens the door for her and she gets in. He gets in.* John: So, where do you live? Kim: Oh...I'm staying at the Franklin Hotel... John: *to the driver* Franklin Hotel please... *The driver heads off...the two talk on the short drive to the hotel.* *John gets out, making room for Kim to get out on the side by the sidewalk. She gets out and stands on the sidewalk for a moment.* John: Shall I see you up to your room? Kim: Oh no...thank you...*A polite smile again* I'm very tired...but thank you for the ride... *John gets back into his car and closes the door. He tells the driver to wait. He watches until Kim gets inside of the hotel and then tells the driver to go on.* She's too taken with Gary...everyone is....***Dean, Jerry, and Megg****Dean sits on the couch in his dressing room. He stares at the floor, without any thoughts at first. Then he starts remembering all of the fun times they've had together, he and Megg.* *He looks around the room and stops at a picture frame face down on the "vanity" against the wall in his room. He gets up and walks over to it. He picks it up and sets it upright. He sits in the chair and stares at it.* Lots of Love, Megan Hadden*He looks at the signature, the lipstick from the kiss she put next to the word "love."" But did she mean it?*His mind wanders back to the publicity shoot that this photo was taken at. The fun they had.* She loved me then...*He sighs. He opens the drawer on the vanity and pulls out an envelope. He turns the envelope over so the flap is facing him. He pulls out a bunch of photographs from the same session and looks over them. Photos he absconded with for his own keeping...to keep them out of the public eye...or so he told himself. He looks them over, one by one. There's one of Megg's character kissing Jerry's character on the cheek, one of Megg's chin and Jerry's chin resting on each of Dean's shoulders, all three of them mugging for the camera, and then he comes to the ones he was looking for. *He puts both of them out on the vanity and puts the others away in their envelope and back in the drawer. He looks at the two photographs. One of Megg and him in character giving each other loving looks, and one of he and Megg out of character. He picks up the one of them out of character and looks at it. He studies the look on Megg's face and once again the memories of that day come rushing back. He studies himself in the photograph. He's on the left side of Megg. His arms are wrapped around her shoulders. He's kissing her cheek. Her head is thrown slightly back, her eyes closed, and her mouth open, laughing. He hears the laugh in his head. A hearty, deep, somewhat flirty laugh.* *Megg hears a knock on her dressing room door. She looks to the door and says nothing. She wipes at her eyes, the knock becomes louder.* Megg: Who is it? Dean: It's me... Megg: Go away! Dean: *sighs* Megg...please... Megg: *gets up and walks to the door. She rests her forehead against it.* Dean: *Dean rests his forehead against the door and sighs* Megg...I gotta talk to you... Jerry was right...I should just forget her...*Megg stands up straight and unlocks the door. Dean falls forward slightly as the door opens. Megg laughs and Dean straightens himself.* Dean: *looks at Megg, at her tear stained cheeks. He longs to kiss her, to hold her in his arms, but just stands there.* Megg: *shoots him a nasty glance and then walks over to the couch* What do you want? Dean: I just want to say…*he looks to the floor and sticks his hands in his pockets, feeling for the photographs there.* I just want to say…I’m tired…of being alone…alone…*he looks to her* with dreams of you, Megg…dreams that I’m not even sure will come true. I don’t want to just have a photograph for the rest of my life...I don’t want to spend the rest of my life wondering who is kissing you…I don’t… *he trails off and takes the picture of him kissing her out of his pocket and places it on the end table next to the couch. He gives her a serious look. They hold each other’s glance for a moment. He turns and walks out.* *Megg turns and picks up the photo. She looks it over. The memories come back to her just as quickly as they did to Dean. She drops the photograph and runs out her dressing room door.* Megg: DEAN! *Dean stops and turns around. Her eyes well up with tears and she runs to him. He wraps her up in his arms. She buries her face in his chest, crying. He looks down at her, the top of her head. He places his forefinger under her chin and lifts her face to his and they kiss.* |
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