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Post by Ajax on Apr 18, 2007 21:31:15 GMT -5
Filming Ends for Megg, Dean, and Jerry
*Megg, Jerry and Dean are filming the last few minutes of the last scene. The director yells cut. They stop their acting, go and watch the scene that they just shot."
Director: Print it!
*The three of them smile at each other and look back to the director.*
Director: *shakes everyone's hands* It's been a real pleasure working with you guys! I look forward to it again some day soon.
*Megg smiles half-heartedly, knowing that the contest only stated that she got to make one picture with Martin and Lewis and stay in Hollywood for that amount of time and then had to go back home.*
Director: Well, I'll see ya at the premier!
*Their hearts pound in excitement, their very first premier. They exchange parting words and go to their dressing rooms to change out of their costumes and remove their make-up for one last time.*
*Megg, after changing into her normal clothes and grabbing her things gets ready to open the door just as she hears a knock. She sets her things down and walks back over to the door and answers it.*
Megg: Oh, hello Dean!
Dean: *takes her hands in his* Hello... *he smiles*
Megg: What brings you over here?
Dean: Oh...just wanted to know if you'd like to go out for coffee or something...
Megg: I'd love to...just let me...*she walks away and then comes back with her purse and a few random things* my things....
*The walk out of the dressing room and the studio to a car. He opens the door for her and she gets in, setting her stuff beside her. He gets in and tells the driver where to go.*
Megg: *chuckles* How long till we lose the privalege of the endless cars?
Dean: Oh, I think we get to have em for as long as we're signed to Paramount...
Megg: Oh...helpful...
Dean: *remembering the contest* So...will you be around for the premier?
Megg: Yeah, I think I get to stay for a few more days until the premier, attend that, and then I have to go home...
*The car stops and the two get out. Megg requests that her stuff be taken to her room. The driver nods and drives off. The two of them go into the little cafe and find a cozy spot in the corner of the cafe. Dean pulls out Megg's chair for her and pushes her in as she sits down. He takes the seat next to her.*
*The waitress walks over and the two order their coffees and a slices of pecan pie. The waitress walks away with their order.*
Dean: Why don't you stay?
Megg: I'd love to but...
Dean: Will you even be staying...here?
Megg: In 1946 you mean? I suppose I will...I haven't had my fill of it yet...besides...if I skip to say, 1947, I'm afraid you won't know who I am.
Dean: Well, time is going to change isn't it?
Megg: Oh yes, I suppose it will...I don't know much about how that thing works...
*The waitress, overhearing part of their conversation, gives them weird looks as she sets down their coffees and pies and walks away.*
Dean: But...Will I ever see you again?
Megg: Well, if you're ever in New York...stop by, I'm sure I'll be there...*she looks down at her pie, she knows she doesn't want to go back, but there's not much she can do about it.*
Dean: You don't have to go back...
Megg: *sighs* I don't want to, you know as well as I do...but I have no other choice...
Dean: I know, that's why you should marry me...you could stay and we would both be happy...
*Megg almost chokes on her coffee* I can't believe Dean Martin just proposed to me, not in a story or in a dream, but right here, right now...proposed to me![/b]
Megg: *gives him a blank stare, barely believing what Dean just said*
Dean: *smiles* So, what do you say?
Megg: Dean...I love you...but...
Dean: *his eyes fall from her gaze down to his hands on the coffee cup, slightly trembling form the shock of what he said and the rejection.* I thought she loved me.... But what...
Megg: Dean...you don't mix caviar and ginger ale...
Dean: What?!
Megg: You're caviar....I'm just...just ginger ale...and you don't put the two together...
Dean: I wouldn't care if you were water...I'd still love you...
Megg: I just couldn't live with myself knowing that I came here...just to meet you...knowing that I came here with only one task...making you fall in love with me. I couldn't do it, not knowing that you did it out of your own free will...thinking that somehow....
*Dean pays the bill and stands up. Megg stands up as well.*
Dean: Let's go somewhere else and talk...
*The two walk out and start down the street*
Dean: I don't care about the contest...I don't care that you came to 1946 just to be with me...I love you and that's all I care about, you and me...*he stops and grabs her arm, turning her to him* Just say you'll marry me Megg...*he looks hopefully and lovingly into her eyes that are beginning to fill with tears.*
Megg: I can't Dean...*she starts walking, trying to hide the tears. She stops and looks to him once more.* We're just not meant to be together...You're meant to marry somebody completely different...have children...seven of 'em...You're meant to split from Jerry, you're meant to do great things with him and without him...You're not even supposed to know me, let alone fall in love with me! I couldn't live knowing that I broke that promise....
Dean: What promise?
Megg: That I changed history...I went back in time and changed history in my favor...think of all that would be lost...Jerry would never make the Nutty Professor, you'd never join the Rat Pack, your son would never die, never causing you to go into that depression, Patti and Jerry would never get divorced....
Dean: The what pack?! I don't have any children...Patti and Jerry would never divorce....Megg...why would you say such things?
Megg: Because they're true! IT HAPPENS, DEAN! IT ALL HAPPENS TO YOU, IT ALL HAPPENS TO JERRY....I'm not supposed to be a part of it at all....
Dean: *softly* I want you to be....Let's change history...together...
Megg: *cries harder* This is everything I've ever wanted in my life...everything...these beautiful things *she gestures to her ensemble*...this era...you...everything...but I can't do it Dean...I can't...*she looks to him and then walks the short way back to her hotel room alone, still crying.*
*Dean looks after her, sadness and a strange regret filling him.*
You shouldn't have asked her... *he shrugs and walks back to the hotel* Maybe she is crazy...but, I just can't get her out of my head...
*He climbs the stairs and walks to his room. Before entering his room he turns and looks to Megg's door. He feels like walking over and knocking on it, kissing her, telling her he's sorry...but for what...he just asked her to marry him...aren't most women happy about that?! He sighs and turns back to his own door, opens it and walks in, throwing himself on the bed.*
***Megg's Room***
Megg: *she pounds her pillow* You can't just go throwing away perfectly good marriage proposals! You complained all the while that no one really wants you, and now the one person that does, you reject him almost before he even has a chance to get the question out there....
*She buries her face in the pillow and cries*
Glenn said I'd be sorry....Glenn.... *sighs* I DON'T LOVE GLENN...or do I? I've always wanted Dean...but I can't change history...we made a promise...things just have to ride their natural course...
*She gets up and walks to the mirror and looks at her eyes, puffy from crying. She dabs at them with a cold cloth that she takes from the towel rack.*
I'll just go over there and accept his proposal...Go over there and tell him I was wrong...that I shouldn't have been such a fool...
*She walks out of the bathroom and opens her door and heads down the hall to Dean's door. She raises her hand to knock and then lowers it defeatedly. She leans her head against the door. She stays there for a few moments and then walks back to her room.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 18, 2007 22:38:13 GMT -5
*The next morning Kim bounds down the stairs, laughing manically*
*Gary comes barreling down the stairs after her*
*She runs behind the table, using it as protection so he doesn't catch her*
*She tries to catch her breath as he lunges to the right; she continues to laugh crazilly down the porch steps and down to the beach*
*He laughs hysterically, running after her*
*She continues to run but it's no use, he grabs her arm and spins her around.*
*The two collapse on the sand, laughing and panting*
*He pins her arms to the ground and looks down at her, smiling*
Kim: *Panting* Hi...
Gary: *Chuckles, panting as well* Hello...
*She kisses him softly on the lips then quickly slips out from under his arms and runs towards the water*
*He growls and chases after her*
*The waves knock up against her as she leaps in*
*He dives in after her, and she stands back, pushing her wet hair from her face*
*He finally gets up to her and takes her up in his arms, both sharing a passionate kiss*
*She gazes into his eyes and smiles*
*He smiles teasingly and drops her in the water*
Kim: *Shrieking* Why, you...you goon!
*She attacks him, and they both go splashing into the water, laughing hysterically*
*After the afternoon romp in the water, the two roam back up on shore*
*Kim cuddles in Gary's arms*
*The warm sun dries them both off, and the wild wind blows up against both of their bodies, blowing their hair in the wind*
*She gazes up into his eyes and smiles sweetly*
*He looks down at her and smiles back, warming her heart and giving her goosebumps*
*He goes to kiss her when a truck pulls up in front of the house*
*He looks up and gasps*
Gary: He made it!
*He leaps up and bounds up the steps*
Kim: Who made it?
Gary: *Looking back and smiling* Peter!
Kim: *Laughs to herself* Who?
*He runs up the steps and goes to answer the front door...*
*She lays back down, basking in the warm breeze, overhearing a little bit of the muffled conversation between the man and Gary*
Kim: I can't believe he invited a friend on our honeymoon!
*She chuckles to herself and closes her eyes again*
*A little while later she hears the car door slam shut as the man drives off again*
*She's enjoying the peaceful waves, smashing up against each other in almost a rhythmic tone. She follows each one, nearly dozing off when all of a sudden a Corgi leaps on top of her and starts licking her face*
Kim: *She sits up quickly, picking up the strange pup, confused* Oh my goodness!
*Gary closes the porch door and walks down the stairs quickly, laughing*
Kim: *Looks to Gary* Who's is this?
Gary: Ours...*chuckles, picking the dog up* That's...if you want him.
Kim: *Stands up and pets the puppy* Oh, gee, honey, I don't know what to say.
Gary: Well, Peter sure would appreciate it if you said yes.
Kim: Peter?
*Still confused, she looks to Gary, who's smiling*
Kim: ...THIS is Peter?
Gary: *Chuckles, then starts to laugh* Yup!
*She begins to laugh crazily and picks him up, craddling him in her arms*
Kim: Well hello, Peter!
*The pup barks and licks her face*
*The two start laughing*
Kim: Is this the surprise you were talking about?
Gary: *Laughs in embarassement* Yup.
Kim: *She gives him a passionate kiss and smiles* It's perfect, he's adorable!
*Later that afternoon, Gary's out in the front, working on the car. Kim brings out a cup of lemonaid and leans in next to him, looking over all the gadgets.*
Kim: *Points* That doo-hicky hooks up to...hmmm...*points* that whatchya'-micall it and fixes your whole problem!
*She chuckles as he wipes his dirty hands on his pants and pulls her in close for a kiss*
Kim: Oh no you don't, you're not going to get me all dirty with that stuff!
*He laughs and chases her around the car, picking her up into his arms and kissing her sweetly*
Kim: *Pecks his lips* I love you.
Gary: *Smiles, and pecks her lips* I love you.
*Kim looks over the car and hands him the lemonaid; he takes a sip and stands back*
Kim: So what's wrong with it?
Gary: I have no idea...I think we need a new doo-hickey.
Kim: *Laughs*
*Later that night Kim and Gary snuggle up in bed*
*The moonlight shines brightly in through the window and casts itself shadows on the walls, while it quietly rains*
Gary: *Looks to Kim and smiles* Do you realize that you're now my prisoner?
Kim: *Looks to him* How's that?
Gary: *Scoots her body closer to him and runs his hand through her hair, studying her face* All alone; no car, no phone, hours from the nearest railroad and a train every two days...
Kim: You frighten me...*she positions herself on the bed and looks to him* You know, a couple months ago, you didn't know anything about me...a couple months ago you didn't even exist *the words echo in her mind as she begins to realize she'll have to tell him about the time machine someday...*
*He rolls over and holds her tight, kissing her softly*
Gary: You're wrong...I did exist, but I didn't live.
*The two lay in bed, listening to the waves outside when they get interrupted by a little puppy*
Kim: Awww, he wants to sleep with us, he's probably afraid of the rain...
*She looks to Gary, who raises a brow, as if to say, 'he isn't a child...and he's not sleeping our bed with us'*
Kim: Please?
Gary: *Gives in. Then smiles and chuckles* All right, but just this once.
*She leans over and gives him a peck on the cheek*
Kim: Come on, pup!
*She lifts the puppy onto the bed and he saunters over to them both and lays right, smack dab in the middle of the two*
Gary: *Looks to Kim* This better not become a habit...*teasingly* I won't stand for it...
Kim: I'm not asking you to stand...*baby talks to the puppy* I just want you to lay down...yes I do...*she nuzzles the puppies nose and he barks playfully*
The next morning the puppy's anxious and ready to start the day, though it's 6 in the morning, the puppy licks all over Gary's face*
*Gary pets the puppy and looks over to Kim, who's still fast asleep*
*He quietly gets out of bed and walks over to the bathroom, yawning and stretching*
*The puppy leaps off the bed and races over to the bathroom door, slipping in at the very last second*
Gary: Well hiya Peter, you lonesome this morning?
*The puppy barks, chipperly*
Gary: Yeah, we've gotta fix that and get you a Mrs. Peter!
*The puppy growls at a piece of lint, rolling across the floor, he barks wildly at it and jumps back as it rolls towards him*
*Gary laughs and quickly washes his face, brushes his teeth, then opens the door and walks out to the kitchen to make breakfast*
*The puppy follows close behind, galloping to keep up with his fast pace! Seeing as though he's only 3 months old, his legs are very small and clumsy*
Gary: *Sits at the kitchen table, looking down at Peter* So...whaddya' think Kim will like for breakfast?
*The puppy barks, then growls, then barks again*
Gary: *Laughs* Sounds perfect to me, although I don't think she likes dog biscuits...sorry pal.
*He gets up and ruffles the puppy on the head then walks over to the fridge to see what's to eat*
*The fridge is stacked to the brim and he decides to make her a very classic breakfast, including her favorite flapjacks*
Gary: *Cooking the flapjacks, looking to Peter, who's chasing another piece of fuzz, probably coming from his own back, but who's paying any attention?* Ya' know Pete...Kim sure does love jam with her flapjacks...you think I should run to the store a pick up a jar of jelly?
*The puppy barks chipperly*
Gary: *Laughs* All right, let's go!
*He turns off the stove and places the finished meal on a hotplate, to keep warm. He searches for a small booklet to see if the small store is still around. He looks up the address in the phone book then grabs his shoes and opens the door*
*Peter runs out of the house and looks back, barking to Gary to hurry up*
*The boys head off down the road, towards the store*
*Kim wakes up and turns over on her side to kiss Gary, but instead there's a note*
Me and Peter have gone to pick up some surprises and a jar of jelly...be back soon! P.S. Peter misses you terribly
*She smiles and takes the note in hand, walking down the steps, into the kitchen and placing it on the fridge door*
*She smells some wonderful food coming from the hotplates and lifts them up to find a gorgeous stack of flapjacks, eggs, bacon and hash browns*
*She's tempted to dig in, but waits for Gary and Peter*
*She walks to the front door and picks up the newspaper*
*Closing the door and walking to the porch, she opens the paper and immediately turns to the funnies*
*She hears a knock on the door and sets the paper down*
Kim: I'll be right there...
*She walks to do door and opens it up to find Peter in Gary's arms.*
*Gary is holding the jam in one hand and a dozen roses in the other*
*He smiles charmingly and she smiles right back*
Kim: *Ahem* Can I help you?
Gary: *Looks around* Yeah, I'm here to call upon a lovely lady...
Kim: Oh, well...the lovely lady's out right now, but I'd be happy to a message...
*He smiles and kisses her passionatley*
Kim: *Stands back, in a daze* *Ahem* Right...I'll be sure to tell her that.
*He laughs and continues to stand in the door*
Gary: I also brought her a jar of jelly...but seeing as she isn't here, I could leave it with you.
Kim: Yeah...you could.....
Gary: *Smirks, then becomes serious again* And I also brought her a dozen, lovely roses, but if she isn't here, then I'll just have to give these to you as well...
Kim: Well, no one else is here to claim them, so I suppose you would have to.
*He chuckles and hands her the roses and jam*
Kim: And *ahem, points* What about the puppy?
Gary: Oh, him? Oh, he's just along for the ride.
Kim: *Laughs* Oh is that so?
Gary: *Nods*
*He bursts out laughing and whisks her up in his arms, kissing her passionately*
*He closes the door and walks her to the kitchen, setting her down on the chair*
*She looks to the hotplate and her stomach starts to growl*
*He looks to her, then the hotplate then back to her again*
*The two start laughing...*
Kim: So...is that food for me?
Gary: Nah, I made it this morning for Peter...
*He looks to Peter, who's laying on the floor, sleeping*
Gary: But he's out cold, so I suppose we could eat it instead.
Kim: *Laughs, looking at Peter, who's sound asleep* I suppose we should.
Gary: I even bought him jam and everything, but he's just too doggone tired...
Kim: *Laughs* The dog is just too doggone tired, huh?
Gary: *Laughs, just realizing the joke* Oh, uh huh...
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Post by Ajax on Apr 19, 2007 15:34:46 GMT -5
***THE NEXT MORNING***
*Megg wakes up and walks to the bathroom. She notices that her eyes are still puffy from all of the crying and the restless night of sleep she barely had. She grabs a washcloth and runs it under a hot tap and then runs it over her face. She shudders from the warmth of it and how cold she feels. She throws the wet washcloth into the bathtub and then brushes her teeth and hair. She walks out of the bathroom and to the closet. She looks through her dresses and chooses a plain blue one. She slips it on and walks over to the vanity putting on a pair of earrings and a necklace. She sits on the stool in front of the vanity and just looks at herself.*
What is wrong with you...You can walk right down that hallway and know that he'll fall right back into your hands again...but you can't marry him...you can't change history...I can't bring myself to leave 1946...this beautiful era... *she looks around at all of her beautiful things and takes a deep sigh*
Maybe I should just go see Kim...she'll have an answer....
*She gets out the time machine and gets in pressing the button to take her to Kim and her hotel room. She gets out and notices that there's no one there. She looks around to see if there's any sign of Kim and notices the room is completely empty.*
Megg: Kim? *she calls out louder* KIM!?
*she checks all of the rooms and finds no sign of Kim. She opens the closet and finds all of the clothes gone.*
Megg: I wonder what happened to Kim...*her heart races as terrible thoughts race through her brain.* Yeah...but what sort of murderer would take all of her clothes out of the closet?!
*She stands in the middle of the bare room and then gets back in the time machine*
Megg: I'll just go find John....but no way am I leaving this baby hear to get stolen or tampered with! *She presses a button and a few seconds later gets out at the studio.*
*She walks to the offices on the lot and asks the secretary for John Waters.*
Secretary: He's in a meeting right now, but can I take a message to give him after he's done?
Megg: Oh, well, maybe you can help me. I'm looking for a Miss Kim...
Secretary: Oh! Well, they were done filming about a week ago and they both put in for vacation...
Megg: Vacation?!
Secretary: Yep...
Megg: Do you know where they've gone?
Secretary: No, I don't....I'm sorry...
Megg: Well, could you ask John to call me at York 5-4543?
*The secretary takes down the number*
Secretary: No problem miss...*she smiles* Anything else I can do for ya?
Megg: No...thank you...*she smiles at the secretary and turns and walks to the back lots where she left the time machine. She gets in and goes back to her hotel room. She puts the time machine back where it usually goes and sits on her bed.*
Gosh...what should I do today? I don't have filming...and I can't face Dean...Maybe Jerry would like to do something...I could tell him....I could see if he has an answer...
*She gets up and walks out of her room. She turns to lock the door and notices a folded piece of paper pinned to the door. She takes it off and looks at it. She sees her name written on the front in Dean's most careful hand. She opens it and reads to herself.*
I've sorry to have upset you. Please let me make it up to you tonight...8 o'clock at the Sunset Room...
*She folds it back up and puts it on the stand just inside the door.*
It'll be so awkward seeing him again...after all of that...but I can't stand him up....
*She stands in the corridor and looks to the doors. She looks to Dean's and then to Jerry's. Trying to decide just what to do.*
Jerry will have an answer since I can't seem to find Kim. Besides, he's gotta be the one person that knows Dean the most, other than Dean himself.
*She knocks on Jerry's door. He answers after a moment.*
Jerry: Megg!
Megg: Hey...
Jerry: Come on in...
*Jerry and Megg walk into his room. He shuts the door. He notices the down trodden look on her face.*
Jerry: So, what brings you here?
Megg: I'm sorry...I guess I do only actually visit you when I want answers to something...
Jerry: Yeah...and usually ones concerning Paul...
Megg: *chuckles nervously* Yeah...
Jerry: So...what's happened now?
Megg: We were doing so well. I know that in the beginning we had a rocky start, and we had a nice plateau...and now this...
Jerry: Now what?! You haven't even told me why you're here!
Megg: I'm gettin' there, I'm gettin' there!
Jerry: Well get there, well get there! What did he do?!
Megg: He asked me to marry him!
Jerry: And that's bad why?
Megg: Because I can't change history!
Jerry: *gives her an askanced look* What?
Megg: I can't change history...if I marry Dean, history as I know it is gone...
Jerry: You sure your feeling okay? *feels her forehead for signs of a fever*
Megg: *chuckles at his actions and knocks his hand away jokingly*
Jerry: What about history now?
Megg: OH! *she puts her hand up to her mouth* You don't know about that yet!
Jerry: What?
Megg: Oh, just the time machine...
Jerry: *laughs* Uh huh...sure...now seriously...what don't I know about yet?
Megg: Jerry, I'm tellin' ya...it's a time machine...
Jerry: You mean...you are...and I'm not...and Dean...he's....and Kim....what about Kim? Where'd she go?
Megg: She went to 1928 to find Gary Cooper and steal him.
Jerry: *Still thinks it's a joke and then loses the happy look* I'm beginning to think you're serious...
*Megg grabs Jerry by the wrist and drags him to her room.*
Jerry: Well, I've never really been dragged to a girl's room this forcefully before! *he rubs his wrist*
Megg: Oh stop it! *she drags out the time machine and places it in front of jerry*
*Jerry stands back, in awe*
Megg: I suppose you want to go somewhere?
Jerry: *nods*
Megg: *sighs* Where would you like to go?
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 20, 2007 1:03:45 GMT -5
*The next morning Kim and Gary lay in bed playing tic-tac-toe, discussing their plans for the day*
Kim: ...We could go to one of the shops in town...
Gary: *Pausing for a moment, biting the end of his pen, looking over the game and shakes his head* Uh uh...
Kim: Hmm....A picnic!
Gary: *Looks to her and smiles* Sounds like a perfect idea...a romantic picnic by the lake...
Kim: I can't wait! *Leaps out of bed and throws the covers off Gary* All right, you go get dressed and I'll--
*Gary sneezes*
Kim: Bless you.
Gary: *Smiles* Thank you.
*He walks into the bathroom then sneezes again*
Kim: *Laughs* Bless you again.
Gary: *Confused* ...Thanks.
*He straightens up and starts to walk further into the bathroom but gets interrupted by another sneeze then another*
Kim: *Sits down next to Gary, watching him intently*
Gary: *Pulls away* What are you doing?
Kim: I want to see if you have a frog in there...
Gary: What?!
Kim: Well, when people usually sneeze, after a while, they say "I've got a frog in my throat" so I was wondering if that may be the case for you!
Gary: ....................Darling.....
Kim: Yeah?
Gary: Stop.
Kim: Well, you might be catching a cold...
Gary: You may be right, but I don't wanna get sick today! I wanna go on our picnic!
Kim: I know, darling, but if you're sick, you're gonna have to stay in bed.
Gary: *Toughens up* All right, I'll spend the whole day in here, all by my lonesome...I'll get better...I'll MAKE myself get better.
Kim: *Laughs* Whaddya' gonna do, scare it?
Gary: *Looks to her, then lets out the air in his chest, chuckling* Well, I was just lookin' forward to spending this day with you...
Kim: Awww, I know, but we'll have more days. And next time...*She kisses his nose* you won't be coughing all over the place when we're drinking the wine.
Gary: *Disappointed* You're right...I suppose there will be *sneezes* ...*ahem* I guess there will--*sneeze*
*He throws himself under the covers and continues to sneeze*
Gary: *Muffled* You best git on outta' here, sweetheart, it's gonna be a violent fight!
Kim: *Laughs* All right, you show that cold who's boss...I'll go downstairs and take Peter for a walk.
*She looks over to the sheets, and they bounce up and down as he nods*
*In the kitchen, Kim decides to make Gary a bowl of his favorite chicken noodle soup. After she's finished, she carefully walks up the steps, making sure she doesn't drop any on the way up*
*She quickly walks in, covering her mouth and nose with her sleeve; not wanting to get sick, she lays the tray down next to the bed with a large lump in it*
Kim: *Chuckles, nudging the lump* *Ahem* Darling?
Lump: *Groans*
Kim: *Laughs* Sweetheart, I got you some soup...
*Gary peaks his head out from under the covers and looks at the soup...then to Kim*
Kim: *Smiles, running her hand across his forehead* How are you feeling?
Gary: Sick.
Kim: Awww...would you like the soup I made?
Gary: Mmmm-hhmmm...
Kim: All right
*She goes to uncover the lid but he pulls her close*
Kim: Darling, I don't want to catch your cold!
Gary: *Laughs* Awww, just one little kiss?
Kim: *Still covering her face* No!
*She goes to run out of the bedroom but he pulls her into the bed and holds her down*
Kim: *Laughing hard* Let me go, you big ape!
*He starts laughing hysterically, and looks down, leaning in for a kiss*
Kim: Oh no! *Struggling and laughing* No! I don't want to get your germs!
*He kisses her passionately and she gives in, chuckling*
Gary: *Smiles proudly* Thanks for the soup.
Kim: Ooooo, you silly man! Now I'm going to get sick.
Gary: I'm sorry, but you know, I just can't live a day without a kiss from you...and I didn't get one today!
Kim: You sly little monster!
*Gary laughs*
*She swats at his head and he ducks, continuing to laugh*
*They both get interrupted by a knock on the front door*
Kim: *Looks to Gary* You expecting anyone?
Gary: *Shakes his head*
Kim: You stay here and rest, I'll be back to check on you later.
*She walks downstairs and opens the front door*
Kim: *Surprised* Oh, hello John...
John: *Gives an annoyed look* Why don't you have a phone?
Kim: Oh, well, when we got here there were no connections; so we didn't think it was necessary to pay for a phone when we were only going to be here for a --
John: *Takes a deep, frustrated sigh*
Kim: What brought you here, anyways?
John: *Smiles tiredly as Kim invites him in to sit at the kitchen table* Thanks...*sits down and looks to Kim, who's taken a seat next to him* Well, Sam contacted me and put a time limit on the film.... He said he wants production to wrap up in a week--
Kim: A week?!
John: I know, that's exactly what I said...
Kim: What's the final decision?
John: Well, Sam's, of course; but that's why I'm here...
Kim: *Fixes up a pot of coffee and offers some to John, but he declines. Kim tapes a sip of her hot coffee and looks to John* Yeah, why's that?
John: *Hesitates* We need you and Gary to cut your honeymoon short and finish production...
Kim: *Gives John a wide-eyed look, as if to tell him that isn't possible* John, I couldn't do that...
John: *Sighs and looks down at the ground* I know it's a lot to ask, but I have to wrap this up! And I can't finish a movie without the leading lady or leading man....*sigh* Kim, please try to understand...
Kim: *Takes a deep sigh* Gary's sick upstairs...You'll have to speak with him about it.
*John nods and heads upstairs*
John: *Knocks* Gary...you alive?
*Silence*
John: *Walks in* Gary?
Sick voice: Under here, pal.
*John walks over to the bed and pokes the large lump*
Gary: *Sneezes* What do you want?
John: I have some matters to speak with you about...it's about production.
Gary: Yeah? What about it? *Coughs*
John: Well....*tries to break it to him gently* Sam needs you and Kim back at the studio to finish up production in less than a week...
Gary: WHAT?! *Coughs*
John: Calm down, Gary...
Gary: *Throws the covers off him and jumps up* Kim and I have plans! *He coughs violently*
*John jumps back, not wanting to get sick*
John: I can't help it, Gary; this is what Sam demands!
*Gary grabs John by the collar and gets an inch from his face, John cowers, trying to place his hand over his mouth, so he won't get sick*
Gary: I'm on my honeymoon, John!
John: And I'm on salary, Gary! If this production doesn't finish up in a week...that means we're all finished!
*Gary collapses on the bed and takes a deep sigh*
Gary: *Looks up to the ceiling* All right, Kim and I will be there this afternoon...*looks over to John* Is 4 getting too late?
John: *Takes a deep sigh of relief* Not too late at all...with the time limit given, we'll have to be working in the later hours this week...to get everything accomplished.
Gary: *Cough* All right, sick or not sick...we'll be there for ya', John.
John: Thanks Gary! I really appreciate it!
*John quickly walks out of the room and heads downstairs*
*Gary winces and lays back down on the bed, exhausted*
*Later that morning, Kim jumps into the car and loads Gary full of herbal tea and medicine*
Kim: *Looks to Gary* You feeling any better?
Gary: *Looks to her and smiles* Much better.
Kim: Whaddya' think caused it?
Gary: I hate to say it...but I think I'm allergic to Peter...
Kim: Awwww, not Pete!
*Kim takes Peter and lays him on Gary's lap...Gary looks down and pets him....*
Gary: *Smiles* Nothing yet! --*Sneeze* Grrr! Maybe it's *pulls Kim close and sniffs her shirt sleeve*
Kim: ...What are you doing?
Gary: *Sneezes violently, then sniffs Peter* It isn't Peter!
Kim: It isn't?
Gary: It's you!
Kim: *Sigh* Oh great....you're allergic to your own wife, huh? Well that'll be a great story for the judge...
Gary : *Chuckles* Probably just the perfume you use, dear...
*He wraps his jacket around her and smiles* Kim: *Starts the car* Hopefully you'll be completely over it by the time we get back to the studio...
Gary: I'm sure I will...
*She smiles and begins the long journey back home*
*After a couple hours, Kim pulls up in front of the studio and looks to Gary*
Gary: Home sweet home, huh?
Kim: *Smiles* It ain't so bad...
*Kim gets out of the car and stands next to the passenger side; Gary gives her a sweet kiss on the hand then scoots over to the driver side*
Gary: I'll be back in about 20 minutes...
Kim: All right, I don't have much, just take it all and dump it in the back....oh! And tell Fred the Bellboy that I've really appreciated all his help.
Gary: *Smiles* The next place you see will be your new home!
Kim: *Giggles* I can't wait!
Gary: *Winks* See you in a while...
Kim: *Kisses him on the cheek* Bye...
*As Gary drives off, Kim walks into the studio*
***Megg and Jerry***
Jerry: You say Kim's off with Gary Cooper, huh?
Megg: Yep...
Jerry: I gotta see this...all right, take us to 1928...
Megg: As you wish!
*Megg and Jerry step into the machine and end up in 1928, as promised by Megg*
*Still unsure, Jerry shifts his weight and looks around*
Jerry: I don't see anything diffe--
Megg: *Sigh* Step OUTSIDE, Jerry...
*Jerry takes a frustrated sigh and steps out of the machine; he looks around and scoffs*
Jerry: So what? It looks the same...
*Megg smiles and takes him by the hand, to the studio; they walk in...*
*They spot Kim and walk over to her*
Megg: Kim!
Kim: Megg!
*The two share a warm hug and look to each other*
Kim: It's been way too long this time! How are you?!
Megg: Great! Oh, Jerry came to see you...
Kim: Hello Jerry...
Jerry: Hiya Kim. Where have you been for the past few months?
Kim: Well--
Jerry: More importantly...what year is this?
Kim: *Pauses and looks to Megg who gives the okay; She then looks back to Jerry* 1928...
Jerry: *Gasps* How--whe--
*Just then, Fay walks up to Kim. She looks to Megg and Jerry then scoffs, looking down her nose upon them and labeling them as just "common people"* Fay: *Looks Kim up and down and chuckles* Haven't seen you around in a while...
Kim: I've been--
Fay: *Looks to the paper in her hand and smiles slyly* Did you hear?
Kim: *Looks down* Hear what?
Fay: *Hands Kim the paper and stands back, waiting for the sobs* Gary got married this weekend...
Kim: *Chuckles to herself, but holds back and tries to play into her game* What?!
Megg: Oh, I'm so sorry, Kim...
Fay: Yeah, he's completely in love with the woman...
Kim: *Nearly wants to explode, but refrains and holds herself together* Have you met her?
Fay: *Stands back and huffs on her nails* Yeah...
Kim: What's she like?
Fay: She's drop dead gorgeous....And she's in all of the papers...
Kim: How is she in the papers? They didn't get any photographs of us--
*She stops and looks to Fay; then chuckles nervously*
Kim: I mean, do they have any photos of her?
Fay: Not yet, but they're soon to pop up sometime...
*Fay notices Gary and walks right up to him*
Fay: Congratulations, Gary... Who's the lucky lady?
Gary: *Continues walking, and looks to her, smiling* She's here in the studio...
Fay: *Quickly glances around, following him* Where?
Gary: *Walks up to Kim and wraps his arms around her* I'm sorry I'm late, darling, I was held up at the hotel...they said I'll have to have you with me; too many strangers walking into ladies' hotel rooms and stealing their personal items...
*Fay gives Gary a confused look, and snarls at Kim*
Fay: Still his second lady, hmm? You know what the wife would say, wouldn't you?
*Gary goes to correct Fay, but Kim stops him*
*She gives him the look as if to continue to 'game' and make her wonder*
Gary: *Holds onto Kim and chuckles* Yeah, what would the wife say, Kim?
Kim: *Laughs* You keep her out of this conversation...remember what I told you about bringing up the wife?
*Megg and Jerry look to one another, completely confused and disgusted*
Megg: *Leans into Kim and whispers* You deserve better, Kim! This guy is just a playboy!
Kim: *Shushes Megg as she looks to Fay* Let's begin production, hmm?
Fay: *Seethes with jealousy, but tries not to show it. She puts on an angry smile and takes Gary by the arm, walking away*
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Post by Ajax on Apr 21, 2007 22:04:07 GMT -5
Megg: *yells to Kim as she walks onto set* We'll catch up with you later, alright?
John: You two can stay and watch if you like...
*Megg looks to Jerry to see if that's what he wants to do.*
Jerry: Well, I'm a little hungry...
Megg: Be hungry later...this won't take long...
Jerry: I'll forget!
Megg: I'll remind you! Come now, watch this scene!
*Megg follows John over to the set. Jerry walks behind a little defeatedly. An assistant brings over two chairs for Megg and Jerry. They take a seat next to John and the production begins. They are totally entranced by the scene. They are startled when John yells cut and they jump slightly. John walks out onto the set.*
John: That was wonderful...Let's take the next scene and we'll call it a day...
*Kim and Gary nod in agreement. Fay gives a sigh of disgust and rolls her eyes, wanting to be as far away from Kim as possible. John walks back to his chair and takes a seat. The actors take their marks and he yells "ACTION!" The scene starts up and Megg and Jerry quietly excuse themselves and walk outside.*
Jerry: Why'd we have to leave? I was really enjoying the scenes!
Megg: I couldn't stand the atmosphere in there anymore...there's just too much tension...
*The two sit in an awkward silence on the steps leading to the door of the soundstage where Kim, Gary, Fay and John are finishing up. Jerry breaks the silence.*
Jerry: Why didn't you tell me sooner that Kim took off to find Gary?
Megg: Because I knew that number one, you'd never belive me if I told you how she went off to find him and number two, you'd be heart broken...
Jerry: You couldn't have just made something up...you did before anyways!
Megg: *irritatied* Jerry, please...don't even start...I had quite enough drama yesterday and don't -- *she is cut off by Kim and Gary walking out*
Kim: Hey, why'd you two leave?
Jerry: *looks to Megg and then back to Kim and Gary and gives and "hmph's"* The *looks to Megg* tension...
Megg: *shoots Jerry a glance that tells him to watch it* Yeah...the tension...that Fay woman really hates you, doesn't she?
Kim: I'll explain that later...
Gary: Why don't we catch up over diner?
Megg: That sounds like a marvelous idea...
Kim: We'll go home and freshen up...why don't you guys meet us...*she pauses to think of an appropriate place for catching up.*
Gary: Meet us at 7 pm at the 10th Street Cafe...
Megg: *smiles at the both of them* Alright...7 pm at the 10th street cafe...no problem...
Jerry: We'll see you then...
*Kim and Gary walk away and get into his car. They drive away and Megg and Jerry stand on the studio steps, looking out at the world.*
Megg: *sighs* We've got 2 hours to kill...What would you like to do now?
Jerry: If you don't mind, I'd like to look around...It's 1928 right?
Megg: *nods* Yep...Hollywood 1928...
Jerry: I would have only been 2 years old..
*The two of them begin to walk off of the studio lot and onto the street.*
Jerry: Of course, I was in New Jersey...not California...
Megg: Would you like to go back?
Jerry: Well, we do have what...*looks to his watch* Two hours...
Megg: Yep...
Jerry: Well...
Megg: Oh come on...
*They walk back to the time machine and get inside. Megg presses the buttons and they're off. They land in New Jersey and get out of the time machine once again.*
Jerry: *chuckles* Hasn't changed much since 1932...
Megg: You were six?
Jerry: *walks along the streets* Yep...
Megg: *looks at all of the store fronts and cars passing by*
Jerry: *points to a building* My first job as a soda jerk was there...
Megg: *laughs, thinking of the CCH sketch*
Jerry: What's so funny about being a soda jerk/
Megg: I'll show ya later...
*They stand out front of the soda fountain.*
Jerry: You want a malted?
Megg: I hate 'em!
Jerry: *gasps*
Megg: *mockingly* What's so bad about hating malteds?
*Jerry grabs Megg by the wrist and drags her into the soda fountain.*
Megg: HEY, what's that for!? *She sharply removes his hand from around her wrist*
Jerry: You're going to have a malted...my way...
Megg: They don't even know you...how are you going to make a malted?
Jerry: *Distracts the guy behind the counter* Hey buddy, see that gal out there?
Soda Jerk: *looks out the huge plate glass window* Yeah?
Jerry: Well, she was askin' about you...I think she likes ya...*he winks at him and motions for him to go get 'er*
Megg: *laughs*
*Jerry steps behind the counter and puts on a jacket and hat. He gives her a goofy smile*
Jerry: What can I get for you? A chocolate malted you say?
Megg: You didn't even give me time to answer *she laughs*
Jerry: *shrugs and grabs a few glasses. He spins 'em about and puts the ingredients in the glasses and shakes 'em.*
Megg: So, how long were you a jerk?
Jerry: I'm no jerk!
Megg: A SODA jerk!
Jerry: OH! just a couple of years...*he pours the malted into a glass and sets it in front of her.* You're gonna love it!
Megg: *grabs a straw and sticks it in the glass* Don't be so sure of yourself! *she takes a sip and looks to Jerry*
Jerry: Well?
Megg: That's good!
Jerry: *grabs a straw and sticks it in the glass as well and takes a sip* Mmm, I didn't expect it to be so good!
Megg: So, I was your guinea pig?
Jerry: *chuckles* Yeah, sorta...
Megg: Thanks a lot! *she notices the clock on the wall behind Jerry* Oh my!
Jerry: What? *takes another sip of the malted thinking that maybe it's that she is exclaiming over*
Megg: We've gotta be getting to dinner with Kim and Gary...
*The two of them rush out of the soda fountain and to the time machine. They get in and they're off to 1928.*
Jerry: The 7th street cafe at 10...
Megg: No! The tenth street cafe at 7! *shows him her watch*
*they hail a cab, noticing that it's ten to 7. They tell the driver to take them to the cafe and are off in a flash. Jerry pays the driver once they're parked in front of the cafe and they get out and rush into the cafe.*
Head waiter: Can I help you?
Megg: Yes, we're here to see a Kim and Gary...
Head waiter: Right this way...
*They follow the man and he presents them at the table.*
Kim: So glad you coule make it!
*Jerry helps Megg in with her seat as she sits down and then takes a seat inbetween Megg and Gary.*
Megg: It's been so long...what's been going on in your lives?
Kim: Oh...we have so much to tell you, but you first...
Megg: Oh no...I wanna hear your news first..by all means...*she dreads telling her that she said NO to Dean Martin*
Kim: Alright...*she smiles and looks to Gary and then back to Megg*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 22, 2007 0:49:04 GMT -5
Megg: *Looks to Kim, then Gary* What about that big news, hmm?
Kim: *Holds Gary's hand and smiles* We got married on Friday...
Megg: *Stands up, knocking over the glasses of water* You WHAT?!
Gary: *Looks to Jerry and leans into him* Emotional gal...
Jerry: *Completely ignoring Gary's comment, Jerry looks to Kim, hurt* You got married? Kim...I thought we had somethi--
Kim: *Looks to Megg and Jerry* I'm sorry! I didn't--
Megg: *Grabbing hold of Kim's arm forcefully, she pulls Kim to the bathroom* What happened to our agreement, hmm? About 'not screwing up history'?
*As a couple waiters come to clean up the mess, Gary stands up to help, but Jerry just sits back in amazement*
Kim: *Pulls herself from Megg's firm grip* I didn't mean for it to happen, okay?!
Megg: But you weren't going to prevent it, right?
Kim: *Sigh* Megg, What's done is done...I--
Megg: We could go back and fix this right now! *Grabs hold of Kim, ready to take her to the time machine* You know you can't mess with history!
Kim: *Throws Megg's hands off of her and stands back* No! I love him, Megg and he loves me. I'm finally happy! Don't you see?
Megg: *Walks up to Kim* I can't let you do this, Kim...don't you understand what this could mean?
Kim: It means you can't have Dean!
Megg: *Continues to stare Kim in the face. She goes to spit something back...but she looks down and takes a deep sigh* No...I don't have Dean.
Kim: *Scoffs* Sure you do! That's the whole reason why yo--
Megg: I chose Glenn, Kim...
Kim: Glenn?!
Megg: You know how much we like each other...
Kim: Well yeah, but Megg...when does an opportunity like this come along?
Megg: *Grinds her teeth* We made a promise that we couldn't change history...I kept that promise! But what did you do? You married Gary COOPER!
Kim: It doesn't matter anyways...
Megg: *Folds her hands and scoffs* Why doesn't it matter, Kim? Huh? Why doesn't it matter; tell me...
Kim: Remember you said "Suppose someone traveled back in time and killed his biological grandfather before the latter met the traveler's grandmother. As a result, one of the traveler's parents (and by extension, the traveler himself) would never have been conceived. But this would imply that he could not have traveled back in time after all, which in turn implies the grandfather would still be alive, and the traveler would have been conceived, allowing him to travel back in time and kill his grandfather. Thus each possibility seems to imply its own negation, a type of logical paradox."
Megg: Sure....so what?
Kim: It means by DEATH history changes...Megg...I just married the guy.
Megg: So you mean--
Kim: I mean it doesn't take effect when the guy's still alive...but when death enters the picture it's THEN that history changes...
Megg: But you still have to tell him about the future...
Kim: *Sigh* Yes...but how?
Megg: I have no idea, but that's something you'll have to discuss with your husband...
*Megg walks out the door but Kim stops her*
Kim: Megg...Don't tell Fay about this, all right? I wanna tell her on my own.
Megg: *Laughs* She's all yours, Kim. I'd like to get revenge on that woman, too, and I don't even know her!
*The girls walk back to the table as the boys stand up*
*Gary pulls out Kim' chair and Jerry pulls out Megg's*
Gary: So, everything all right?
Kim: *Smiles weakly* Yes...
Megg: *Nudges Kim and clears her throat*
Kim: *Looks to Megg, then to Gary* Gary...
Gary: *Looks to her* Yeah?
Kim: I have something to tell you...
Jerry: *Laughs* Is this what you did with Dean, Megg?
Megg: *Shushes Jerry* I think we should be going, Jerry.
Jerry: No! I wanna see how this girl breaks the news to him.
Gary: Breaks what news? *Looks to Kim*
Kim: *Chuckles weakly* Well...
*Megg leans into Kim*
Megg: Jerry and I are gonna go catch a movie, but I'll be staying in your hotel, so if you need me...or if he doesn't take it well...you can always stay with me.
Gary: What's going on?!
*Megg takes Jerry and the two head out*
Kim: Well, I *ahem, she takes a sip of water* --I found something a few months ago.
Gary: Yeah, what was it?
Kim: A machine.
Gary: *Takes a deep sigh of relief* Wow, I thought this was something major.
Kim: It is.....*she shifts position and turns to Gary* I found a time machine, Gary.
Gary: Where is it?
Kim: You believe me?
Gary: Sure, you haven't given me reason to doubt you yet, but I wanna see it.
Kim: *Throws down her napkin and grabs his hand* I'll show you...
*The two come to Kim's hotel room and she opens the door*
Kim: In here...
*She reaches into the closet and pulls it out*
Gary: Sure looks like a strange contraption, doesn't it?
Kim: *Opens the door* Step on in...
Gary: *Hesitates, he walks in*
Kim: What year, sir?
Gary: *Looks to her and raises a brow, testing her to see if she's for real* 1961.
Kim: *Immediately looks to Gary* No, we can't do that.
Gary: Why not?
Kim: Why do you want to go to 1961?
Gary: My mother always tells me that on every Coopers' 60th birthday there's always a huge celebration; I always feared she'd never make it to my 60th but now that I have the ability to go forward in time...I won't have to worry!
*He folds his arms and looks to her*
Gary: *Smiles* So...whaddya' say?
Kim: *Looks to him sadly and nods* All right...it's your future.
Gary: *Chuckles as she pulls all the right levers*
*As the machine turns off, Kim and Gary stand in a funeral service*
Gary: *Looks around* It's a cemetery...
Kim: *Takes a deep sigh* It's yours.
Gary: *Looks to her* What?!
Kim: You died on May 13th, Gary...a week after your 60th birthday.
Gary: *Sickened, he looks toward the casket* Who are all these people?
Kim: Quite a few of them are your friends; but the majority...the rest are your fans.
Gary: All of these people knew me?
Kim: Yep...
Gary: I don't know a single person here...
Kim: Well, over there *points* is John Wayne...he got his start mainly as an extra in the mid 20's...there's Gregory Peck *points* who got his start in the 40's, and Marlene Dietrich who you dated before Lupe Velez...The pallbearers were your closest friends - James Stewart, Henry Hathaway, Jack Benny, William Goetz, Jerry Wald, and Charles Feldman. ... Not one fan broke the lines to ask for an autograph.
Gary: *Shakes his head* So I did make it as a star...
Kim: *Laughs* You wouldn't believe it....you're a bigger legend than John Wayne!
Gary: Who? *Nods his head* Oh, you mean that one guy you spoke about a minute ago?
Kim: *Chuckles* Yeah...
Gary: So what did I die from?
Kim: Variety of cancers that spread to your lungs and bones...
Gary: Smoking?
Kim: That was a huge part of it...
Gary: I promise I'll quit.
Kim: *Laughs* You better! I plan on keeping you around for quite a long time...
Gary: *Continues to scan the crowd and gasps when he sees his brother* There's Arthur! And there's *pauses* ...my mother.
Kim: You're mom survived you, Gary...she's 87 years old.
*The look of his mother so old sends shivers down his spine*
Gary: So this really is my funeral...*He becomes very emotional and wipes at his eyes* Take me back, will ya'?
*Kim and Gary get back into the time machine and arrive at the hotel room*
*Gary walks over to the bed and sobs lightly*
*Kim sits next to him on the bed and tries to comfort him*
Kim: At least you know she lived a long life...
Gary: *Takes a deep sigh* There are so many questions, but I'm sure you don't know all of the answers...
Kim: No, I really don't; but Gary, you lived such an amazing life...I don't know if you could change the date of your death but you sure could try living life to it's fullest right now.
*She runs her hand along the outline of his face as he smiles, kissing the palm of her hand; she walks over to the light switch and turns it off. She pulls him under the covers and climbs into bed next to him*
Kim: We have a big day of production to get through tomorrow...let's try and get some sleep.
*Gary nods and gives her a sweet peck on the cheek*
Gary: Thanks...
Kim: For what?
Gary: For showing me...
Kim: Oh, if only you knew half of the stuff I do, sweetheart...it would scare you half to death.
Gary: How's that?
Kim: I'll show you the books when we get home
*Gives him a peck on the cheek*
Kim: Night!
*The next morning the two get ready for work*
Gary: Have you seen my tie around here? *Looks under the bed*
Kim: *Laughs* Nope. Why would it be under the bed?
Gary: I don't know, that's the most common spot everyone looks to when they've lost something *muffled, still looking under the bed* I thought I may ask...
Kim: *Sits down at her vanity and giggles, struggling with her necklace* Let me know if you find my shoe under there as well...
*Gary jumps up and laughs*
Gary: I found your shoe!
Kim: Oh wonderful!
*He walks over and slips it on her foot*
Kim: *Clasps the lock on her necklace and stands up, smiling* Thank you.
*She stands in front of him and twirls around*
Kim: What do you think?
Gary: *Cocks his head to the left and shakes his head* Nah...
Kim: No?
Gary: Nope, the city light doesn't look becoming on you...
Kim: *Pulls him closer* Oh it doesn't, hmm?
Gary: *Chuckles* Nope, I'll have to take you back to the country.
Kim: Oh, I'd love it!
Gary: All right, it's a deal! After production I'll take you to wherever you wanna go!
Kim: Montana...
Gary: I was rais--
Kim: *Nods* I know.
Gary: *Chuckles* Oh, right...
Kim: *Looks at her watch and grabs his hand* Come on! We'll be late!
*The two rush out of the hotel just as Jerry opens his door to grabs the newspaper*
Jerry: *Walks across the hall and knocks on Megg's door* Megg?
Megg: *Walks to the door, putting on her robe* Coming...
*Megg opens up the door*
Megg: Yeah?
Jerry: They're leaving for the studio, you wanna join 'em?
Megg: Sure, I have to talk to Kim about heading back to 2007. I'll go get ready and I'll meet you downstairs in 20 minutes.
Jerry: All right...
*On the way to the studio*
Kim: Just don't let Fay know...that's all I ask; I wanna have a little fun with her...*laughs evilly*
Gary: *Laughs* You two really don't like each other, do you?
Kim: Well no, I mean, I have no problem with her...she's the one who never liked me.
Gary: She's jealous of you, that's why.
Kim: *Scoffs*
*They arrive at a bakery and Kim stops immediately*
Kim: You go on ahead; I don't want her seeing us walking in together, anyways. This is my daily stop before I get to work; so you go on ahead of me and I'll catch up.
Gary: All right, *runs his arms around her and kisses her softly* See you later...
*Kim walks into the bakery and orders her usual, then sits down at one of the tables to eat*
*Gary arrives at the studio and walks in, waving to John. He walks into his dressing room and shuts the door when Fay stands up from the couch*
Gary: What are you doing in here?
Fay: I want to know who she is, Gary...I want to know who that wife of yours is...
Gary: She's no one you'd know, Fay.
Fay: Yesterday you said she was in the studio, but I didn't see her anywhere.
Gary: She left early, all right?
Fay: *Walks up to Gary and runs her fingers along his shirt collar* What ever happened to us, Gary? What ever happened to our past?
Gary: It's just that...the past, Fay. It's over between us; I let you know that quite clearly when I saw you in the arms of John Saunders...
Fay: You know he wasn't serious!
Gary: He's your husband!
Fay: *Laughs* Sure, but we're not doing so well...
*She lays her head on his shoulder and pouts*
Fay: Why don't you dump that silly redhead and come back with me, hmm? *Looks up and smiles* We had fun times, didn't we?
Gary: *Grabs hold of her shoulders and stands her back* I'm a married man, now...*clenches down on his teeth and stares her right in the eye* and I take my vows a little more seriously than you do, Fay; I know that may confuse you, but you have to look through that hard head and soft brain of yours that not everyone in the world wants you!
Fay: *Stands back, insulted* How dare you! *slaps his face* You have no right!
Gary: *Holds his cheek and sneers* And neither do you, Miss Fay...now get out of my room!
*Fay stands her ground and begins to sob, she huffs out of the room and slams the door*
*Just as Fay exits the room, Kim walks into the studio. She looks to Fay, then to the dressing room door*
Kim: *Makes a fist* What does she want?!
*Kim walks into the dressing room and closes the door behind her*
Kim: What was she doing here?
Gary: *Angry* Nothing! *Sits down hard on his chair and holds his red cheek*
Kim: *Walks closer to him, bending down and looking into his eyes* Gary...what was she doing here?
*The anger in Gary's eyes tell Kim now is not a good time to talk; as she goes to stand up she sees lipstick on his collar*
Kim: *She goes to speak, but knowing what kind of man she married...she keeps quiet* .....*Stands up and walks to the door* John wants us out there in 5 minutes.
Gary: *Nods, continuing to look to the ground*
*Kim walks out of the room and steps up to Fay*
Kim: What did you say to him in there?
Fay: *Dabs at her makeup, trying to act as though nothing happened* Oh, nothing that concerns you, dear...
Kim: *Balls her hand into a fist, but releases it* It's not, hmm?
Fay: *Laughs* You're only a pawn, darling...he's married, remember? You're just a play toy to him! And he has many play toys...
Kim: Is that so? Well, what would you call yourself then? The queen of the play toys?
Fay: Oh sweetheart, don't stoop so low as to try and insult me like that! You know you can't say anything...you know I'm right!
*Gary walks out of his dressing room and walks over to Kim*
Gary: I have to speak with you, Kim...
*Fay looks to Gary, then to Kim and notices their wrinkled clothes*
Fay: Midnight romp in the hotel room, hmmm, mistress Kim? *Laughs*
Gary: *Goes to lunge for Fay, but Kim stops him immediately*
Kim: You lunge for her and we're both out of a job.
Gary: Why are you doing this to her, Fay? Why?
Fay: Because you can do better than that, Gary...you're married for goodness sakes! What would your wife say?
Gary: She is my wife! And I highly doubt you'd even care who I was married to! If a man doesn't fall to your feet worshipping you the very moment you meet, you feel as though you have the right to meddle in their affairs! Well, miss Wray, next time you even think about disrespecting my wife, I will sock you so hard in the jaw your head will spin!
Fay: *Stands in silence, unsure off what to say or do*
Kim: *Stands in amazement, also unsure of what to say or do*
*Just then Megg and Jerry run up to Kim*
Megg: Hey Kim! We saw you leave this mor--
Fay: I--*holds back the sobs* I'm sorry, Gary...*looks to Kim* I'm sorry, Kim.
*She goes off running into her dressing room*
Jerry: *Looks to Fay, then to Gary and Kim* What happened?
Kim: *Looks to Jerry in shock* Gary just scared satan out of Fay...
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Post by Ajax on Apr 24, 2007 21:39:15 GMT -5
Megg: Well, about time someone did! I just don't like that woman! *she shivers at the very thought of Fay*
Jerry: You and me both! *he shudders as well*
Kim: Oh Megg, what were you going to say to me before this all took place?
Megg: huh?
Kim: You said you saw us leave this morning but you didn't get a chance to finish...
Megg: Oh...nothing...*she looks to the floor*
Jerry: She wanted to come see you before she left for 2007 again...
Megg: *looks to Jerry shocked and then to Gary expecting to see him just as shocked as she is*
Gary: *smiles* It's alright, I already know.
Kim: Why go back? Megg, you don't have to! Nothing has changed and Gary and I are married...
Megg: Yes, but I made a promise and I can keep mine! *she glares at Kim and then grabs Jerry's hand and stomps out of the studio*
Jerry: I'll be seein' you guys, won't I?!
*Gary and Kim watch as Jerry and Megg leave the lot*
Gary: *Gives Kim an all too serious look* What promise?
Kim: We'll talk about it later...We have a movie to wrap up...*she angrily walks over to the set and takes her place*
*Gary walks over to her and places a hand on her shoulder*
Gary: Is everything alright Kim?
Kim: *sighs, unable to believe that her best friend just stormed out on her and hates her for finally marrying the man she loves.* Let's just talk about it later...
Gary: Alright...*He runs his hand down her shoulder and arm and walks to his mark*
*The director yells action and the scene jumps to life.*
***Megg and Jerry***
*Megg drags Jerry along to the time machine. About halfway down the sidewalk from the studio Jerry pulls away from Megg's grasp*
Jerry: *rubs his hands* A killer grip you got there! Where we goin' in such a hurry anyways?
Megg: Back to the time machine!
Jerry: Why Megg? Why do you have to do this?
Megg: Jerry, I have to keep my promise, okay?
Jerry: But why? Nothing has come of Kim and Gary's wedding...Nothing will come of yours and Dean's!
Megg: Nothing but disaster Jerry! Look...*she begins walking again and they get in the time machine. Before she presses buttons she turns to Jerry* You don't know how much Martin and Lewis mean to the world. How much you mean to other people...*She presses a button.*
Jerry: Where we going?
Megg: *she opens the door and the two step out into a blocked New York City Street.*
Jerry: Who died?
Megg: It's more like who was born?
Jerry: *gives her a worried look* Whaddya mean?
Megg: Martin and Lewis are at the top of their game...They pack night clubs and theatres. The movie houses could NEVER print enough tickets for one day's viewing for all of the fans that want admittance...
Jerry: *looks around at all the people* All of this is for us? Me and Dean?
Megg: *nods* Yep...*she points to a window in a tall brick building* That's your hotel room window...These are your fans *she points to them* They're just awaiting a glimpse of you and Dean...just a seconds glance to...to see the two people in the world that mean so much to them...
*Jerry stands amongst the crowd, silently stunned.*
*Megg looks at him and he to her, he wants to say something but he just can't find the words. She can tell he is deeply touched by the out turn of people awaiting his presence.*
Jerry: Why me? Why us?
Megg: That's something I think no one can answer Jerry...
*The people's collective noise becomes louder and a few girls are heard to scream, "WE WANT DEAN! WE WANT DEAN!" A shower of pictures comes down on the crowd. Jerry watches as one floats to his feet. He gazes at it and bends down to pick it up. He holds the autographed picture in front of him and stares at it.*
Megg: Happy with what you see?
Jerry: Very...sort of frightened...but happy..
Megg: If I marry Dean...none of this may happen...
Jerry: But, wouldn't our talent make us just as famous?
Megg: I don't know Jerry...but I just don't wanna mess it up for the two of you...I know that fame is a fragile thing, it involves being in all the right places with all the right people at all of the right times, and unfortunately, I'm not one of those people...
*Jerry studies Megg's eyes, hoping to find that she's not serious.*
Jerry: *finding seriousness looks to the crowd once more and back to the photo* Take me back...
*The two of them get inside the time machine. She presses the button and drops Jerry off inside of his hotel room in 1946.*
*Jerry gets out but Megg stays inside. Jerry stands in the doorway*
Jerry: Well, it sure was fun...
Megg: *tries to hold back tears* I'm going to miss you.....and....Dean...
Jerry: Don't go Megg...stay...who cares if I don't get my crowds...who cares if Dean and I never top the box office...He loves you Megg...and you love him!
Megg: And I just can't do this to you!
*Megg goes to close the door but Jerry gets in the way*
Jerry: Megg...When you look at each other, you have this light in your eyes, both of you...this kind of light...that means love, pure love...true love...you can't just walk out on that...
*Megg moves the door and Jerry steps out of the way. Before she gets it closed he says to her.*
Jerry: Just one more thing...Where are you going?
Megg: *sighs* I guess you could call it my blue heaven...
*With that she closes the door and pushes the button to take her back to 2007. The machine disappears from in front of Jerry and he stands in his room, stunned.*
Jerry: How am I going to break it to Paul? *he sits on his bed and looks down at the floor, saddened by Megg's going and worried about how Dean will take it.*
***Megg and the Future***
*Megg sits inside the time machine curled up on the floor in a ball, sobbing her eyes out.*
You shouldn't have done it! You're going to get up and you're going to press that button and you're going to go right back to Dean's arms, you're going to live happily ever after, just like in all the fairytales. Go back to your Prince Charming, Cinderella! Glenn has moved on! He won't want you...you'll leave this contraption and you'll find Glenn and some woman on your couch, in your apartment...I don't even belong here...it's not my apartment anymore, it's Glenn's...he won't want to welcome me back anyways, wheter he's moved on or not...not after the way I treated him....but he wants me to be happy...and he makes me happy...he knows it...I know it...
*She stands up and pushes the door open. She walks out into her old bedroom and stands there just looking.*
I miss it already...1946 even had a certain smell about it...something that 2007 is lacking...
*She walks out of the bedroom and into the living room. She looks to the couch but doesn't find Glenn. She notices that the TV is on and looks around. She smells something coming from the vicinity of the kitchen. She walks to the kitchen and stands in the doorway. She watches Glenn at the stove stirring something in one of her pots. She continues to stand there and Glenn turns and spots Megg. He is startled and jumps and after recovering from the scare he smiles*
Glenn: Megg!
Megg: *wiping at her eyes* Glenn...
Glenn: *Noticing her tear stained cheeks and still tear-filled eyes he walks over to her and wraps his arms around her* What's wrong?
Megg: I've left them...I've left for good...
Glenn: What?!
Megg: I told Dean about the time machine, I took he and Jerry, seperately on trips to their futures. Dean asked me to marry him...
Glenn: Congratulations!
Megg: I said no...I ran away from him in fact...
Glenn: *gives her a confused look* But, I thought you loved him...
Megg: I do...it's just that...
Glenn: You didn't do it because of me did you?
Megg: Well, sort of...but not directly..
Glenn: *walks over to the stove and turns the fire off under the pan* huh?
Megg: If I marry Dean who knows how many things would go wrong with history? I can't change history for so many people to whom those two people mean so much...not for my own happiness...I'm just not that way...
Glenn: *pulls a chair out for her* Would you like some spaghetti?
Megg: *Sits down* No thank you...
Glenn: *Shrugs* As you wish...*he dishes himself out some and sits at the table with it* So, you say you've left for good?
Megg: *nods* Yep, I'm going to live a normal life...*her eyes fill up with tears, she misses Dean so.*
Glenn: *jokingly* But, you're not normal!
Megg: *chuckles through her tears and then goes back to the sadness* I know, but I mean as normal as someone as weird as I can live...
Glenn: Well...I have something that I think may just take your mind off of this?
Megg: What's that?
Glenn: I've got an intership in South America. We're excavating some Mayan and Aztec ruins...
Megg: Oh, that's lovely!
Glenn: We're allowed to bring one person along...I was hoping you would come back so I could ask you...knowing how much you love that stuff yourself...
Megg: *smiles* I would love to go!
Glenn: Great! We leave in two days!
Megg: Wow! You know...you wouldn't have to excavate at all to find out what happened to those wonderful civilizations...
Glenn: Oh and why is that?
Megg: I can take you there...
*Glenn looks at her excitedly and then relaxes back down into the chair*
Glenn: Oh no, I couldn't possibly, it would ruin all of the fun of not knowing...BUT....
*Megg chuckles*
Glenn: Maybe just a glimpse? No...no...it would still ruin it!
Megg: *smiles at him and then excuses herself* If you'll excuse me...I think I'm going to be going to bed...Ithe past few days have been very trying and I could really use the rest...
Glenn: *he looks up to her from the chair* Good night...
Megg: Good night Glen..*She places a hand on his shoulder and then takes it away and walks off to the bedroom.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 26, 2007 1:00:09 GMT -5
*During the scene, Kim lets out her anger in all the wrong spots*
John: Cut! *Walks over to Kim and guides her away from the spotlight* What are you doing?
Kim: I can't do this, John; I can't do it! The stress of losing my best friend is too much!
*She begins to pace, and rubs her hands together nervously*
John: Is that all that's bothering you?
Kim: *Angrily looks to him* "Is that all?!" John, she called me names! She--sh *balls her hand into a fist and growls* Ooo! I could jus--
John: Kim, you have to calm down; these are our last scenes, the stress is building and you're not helping!
Kim: Helping?! John, I--
*Gary walks over and tries to comfort Kim*
Gary: *Puts his arms around Kim and looks to John* What's wrong with her?
John: *Takes a deep sigh and throws his hands up in the air* I don't know...I DON'T KNOW!
*He walks away and yells for a 10 minute break*
Gary: *Turns Kim's gaze to him* Is it Megg?
Kim: Yes! *Pulls herself from him and continues to pace* When isn't it Megg, Gary?! The woman is making me furious. Why should I lose you? Why do I have to give you up and go back to living a boring life in 2007? I don't have anyone else, Gary; I don't have a Glenn to go back to!
*She takes a deep sigh of frustration, holding back the tears*
Kim: And if I go back there--if I go back to living in 2007 I'll have to live my entire life in regret *looks into his eyes* because I'll always remember what I gave up; thinking back to the way we are now...the way things are meant to be. Life is too different in the future; it's raw, mean and self-destructive! But if I don't go back then I'll lose my best friend forever...
*Gary takes her in his arms and hugs her tightly*
Gary: It's your decision, Kim; I can't tell you what to do...you already know my choice and my reasoning for it; but if it's this important to the both of you then I think you should consider resolving this matter between yourselves...all men aside...you need to make your final decision.
Kim: *Pulls away, shaking; knowing he's right* Just tell John I'll be back later.
*She grabs her coat and storms out of the studio*
*Aimlessly walking the streets with a heavy heart and a million thoughts running through her mind a minute, she sits down at a park bench and places one hand in the other and looks to the ground, trying to sort out her emotions and come to a final decision*
I can't go back to 2007--I won't! She can't make me! Just because we made a silly little promise before all of this occurred doesn't mean I have to give up all my hopes and dreams! What's going to become of me? What could possibly make me happy if I know there's a time machine--If I know there's a man waiting for me somewhere...and having the power to be the only person who's able to fulfill that dream...to have it in my grasp! ...I have it in my hand, I have it now; why in the world would I give this all up for a stupid promise? She'd do the same thing if she were in my situ--
*The words couldn't form in her mouth; she knew all too well Megg had given up her dream...she had kept her promise*
And what am I doing now? I'm turning my back on my best friend just because of a man...
*The moment she uttered those words "Just a man..." her heart sank; for it was then she understood.*
He is just a man...just a man who was born in the era I've longed to live in. A man with a handsome face, a sweet and charming personality and coincidentally everything I'm looking for in a man...
*She takes a deep sigh, knowing what she has to do*
*Arriving at the hotel, she walks up to her hotel room and begins to pack her belongings. The phone rings a few times, but she ignores it; after three more rings she grinds her teeth and rips the cord out of the wall, throwing herself on the bed, sobbing*
Kim: *Screaming* Why can't you just leave me alone!!!! LET ME HAVE SOMETHING! LET ME HAVE HIM!
*She takes a deep inhale, trying to catch her breath, but continues to sob through the screams*
Kim: I've given up so much! I haven't asked for anything in return...I--I've lived my life as best I could...until this stupid time machine came into the scene. *Sobs* Why can't I get a break! Why can't you let me be happy? You know how much I've wanted him; but you made me promise...you forced me into this! You knew how it would torture me! And now it's gone...After today I'm going to lose the only man I've ever loved...
*She beats the pillow, but defeatedly lays her head on the sheets and wails*
*Minutes later she hears a knock on the door. She tries to ignore it but it continues to pound*
Kim: *Sits up and wipes her eyes. She opens the door* Yes?
Bellboy: Telephone call for you, Mrs. Cooper.
Kim: *The name still makes her heart jump* Thank you, I'll be down in a moment.
*She tries to regain her composure and calm her nerves for a few minutes before she speaks with who she knows is on the other end of that phone.*
*She walks down the steps and picks up the phone at the help desk*
Kim: Hello, John...
John: WHERE ARE YOU?!
Kim: *Sigh* Please calm down, John. I--
John: Get over here now! I have--
*She puts the phone on the desk and nods to the manager, then walks upstairs to gather her last few items*
*She doesn't have much; all her jewelry, clothes and makeup she's leaving behind*
*Locking the door on her way out she lays her body against the door and takes a deep sigh*
Kim: I'll miss this place to very much...
*Her body is weak, tired and worn; she's unable to even cry, but she wipes a weak tear from her eye and walks down the stairs, smiling politely to the bellboy*
*Minutes later she arrives at the studio; expecting a flock of people to come barging in and telling her what's what...she's surprised as she looks around.*
Kim: *Walks up to a janitor* Excuse me--
Janitor: Yes ma'am?
Kim: Where is everyone?
Janitor: They've left..
Kim: What?!
Janitor: *Shrugs and walks away*
Kim: *Worried, she walks into John's office* John!
John: *Stands up, furious* Where have you bee--
Kim: Not now, John...please.
John: *Sits back down, keeping his eyes glued on her, grinding his teeth* We have only a couple scenes left to finish...and before it's completed...the leading lady vanishes! *Pounds fist on the desk* As the director of this picture I have a right to know where you've been!
Kim: *Tears form in her eyes, but she takes a breath and looks to him through the tears* I'm leaving, John.
John: You're what?
Kim: I'm leaving Gary and the picture...I'm going back to 2007.
John: *Stands up and walks to Kim, holding her arms* Kim, you can't do that!
Kim: *Lays her hands on his arms gently to remove herself from his grasp* I have to, John...I promised--*begins to sob but holds strong and clears her throat* I promised my friend that I would...
John: *Leans himself against his desk in shock* And--and there's no changing your mind?
Kim: *Lowers her gaze to the floor and shakes her head*
John: We've worked for 4 months, Kim! It's nearly finished!
Kim: *Looks to John* How many scenes are left?
John: *Looks to her and tries to cut a few scenes out in the script* ...4.
Kim: *Shakes her head* I can't--
John: *Quickly erases a few more scenes* 2!
Kim: *Looks to John, still unsure, but she smiles weakly* All right, but I won't be attending the premier.
John: You'll be missed, Kim...but I can't live your life. *Extends his hand* I wish you the best...
Kim: *Smiles and shakes his hand* Thank you, John...for everything.
John: Quite all right, Kim...We'll finish production--
Kim: As soon as possible...I have to get back home.
John: Right; I'll call everyone up and we'll begin in two hours.
Kim: *Nods and walks to the door* I'll be in my dressing room...
*An hour and 45 minutes later, while everyone is perfecting their outfits and reviewing their script, Kim paces the floor nervously*
*Gary walks through the door and looks to Kim, closing the door behind him*
Kim: I can't talk, Gary, please...
*She opens the door and looks to him, as if to say she wants him to leave*
Gary: *Closes the door and takes her in his arms* Kim, I thought about it...I can't lose you. I won't. I know it sounds selfish but that's how I feel. Please don't go back to 2007; I love you and I need you here.
Kim: *Pulls herself out of his arms and shakes her head* No, Gary. I'm sorry, I can't. Please leave...
Gary: But Kim! You don't know how long I've been waiting--
Kim: I don't know, Gary? I don't know? I've waited years to even collect handful of your movies! But to stand here, in your presence...married to you even?! I can't--*sobs, balling up her fists and clenching her teeth* I can't do it anymore. I won't! The torture is too much! The pain and broken promises echo in my mind and are driving me crazy! *Looks to him* I do love you Gary, but don't you see? I can't break a promise to my best friend! I'd be a coward and a liar! Surely you could understand...
Gary: I do understand, Kim... but I can't lose you; surely you must understand that...
Kim: Yes, Gary, *she goes to walk into his arms, but she must stand firm...she can't lean on him anymore. She stands back* but I've already packed and I've given John my notice...I'm leaving after the last scene and I won't be coming back.
Gary: Never?
Kim: *Runs her fingers through her hair and turns around, looking to her vanity desk* No.
Gary: *Walks up to her and places his hands on her shoulder* Is there anything I could say that would change your mind?
Kim: No; as much as I've tried...it's no use *turns around and looks to him* I love you, Gary, and I always will...*hugs him tightly* please know that there will never be another man...I couldn't bear the thought of having any other man but you; *chuckles* as stupid as that sounds...*gazes into his eyes* it's true...every word of it.
Gary: *Searches her eyes for a glimpse of hope* Could I write you?
Kim: *Shakes her head and removes herself from his arms* No...that would interfere with history...we can have no connections whatsoever.
Gary: *Stands back, amazed* Kim...
Kim: *Opens the door and looks down, then looks up to him* Gary...please.
Gary: *Walks up to her and gazes into her eyes...a tear forms in the corner of his eye* I love you Kim...
*As he gets closer she struggles with all her might to pull away, but he pulls her into a tight embrace and kisses her passionately*
*Setting all her emotions aside she collapses into his arms and lets him sweep her up into his arms once more*
*But as she clings to him tightly...she lets her dream go, and with it, the rest of her heart will be forgotten and lost, just as the memory of her will be erased from history*
*He walks out of the room, and as the door shuts, that sound...the sound of a door closing is the echo of a dream shattering into a million pieces.*
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Post by Ajax on Apr 26, 2007 23:25:40 GMT -5
***The Next Morning***Glenn: *in a hushed tone* Megg...Megg...*he puts a hand on her shoulder and shakes her and says a little louder* MEGG! *Megg wakes, startled but still somewhat asleep* Megg: *groggy* Wha? Glenn: *Smirks, trying his best not to laugh at her mussed and disheveled appearance and general morning crabiness and then just loses it, laughing* Megg: *throws a pillow at him* Did you wake me up just to laugh at me? *She catches a glimpse of herself in the dresser mirror as she sat up to throw the pillow at Glenn and tries to straighten out her hair* Glenn: *picks up the pillow and throws it back at her.* I didn't wake you up just to laugh at you...we've got lots to do before we leave tomorrow for Mexico. Megg: *She puts the pillow that Glenn threw at her, which she was holding close to her while he talked and puts it back in it's spot. She stretches and then throws the covers back and gets out of bed.* *Glenn is still standing in the doorway to her bedroom, cooly leaned against the doorjam. He eyes her as she stands at the dresser mirror brushing her hair and setting out earrings and a necklace for the day.* Megg: I suppose I'll never get over having all of those beautiful matching things and always having to dress up...I do miss it...but I've got Glenn...I've got to go on living a normal life...Glenn: Is she truly happy here with me...maybe I'll never know... *a strange smile plays across his lips* I know how I'll get my answer...*Megg catches his glance and walks over to him. She places her hands firmly on his shoulder and turns him around.* Megg: Now, if you would just walk right this way Mr. Benedict, I'll get dressed and be ready to go in a jiffy! Glenn: You want any breakfast? Megg: Oh no...I'll be fine...I'll be out in a flash...*She goes through her closet and notices all of the clothes from all of the other eras. I suppose I'll have to get rid of those. They'll just bring back too many painful memories...*Glenn sits on the couch and waits for Megg.* *Megg appears wearing normal 2007 clothes, Glenn looks her over and winks at her and wolf whistles.* *Megg giggles and pushes his arm playfully* Megg: Oh stop it! *she grabs her bag* That's nothing compared to the things I wore in 46! *The two of them walk out and down the stairs. They walk out the front door and hail a taxi.* Glenn: Oh...what exactly did you wear in 46? Megg: *A huge smile replaces her former depressed look, thinking of the beautiful dresses and outfits that she wore while with Dean.* The most beautiful dresses that I've ever seen... Glenn: Why don't you wear them now? I mean, you did bring them with you, right? Megg: Oh, of course I brought them with me...and I don't wear them because do you know what sort of looks I'd get walking down the street in that sort of garb?! Glenn: *snuggles up to her* No, I guess it's better that you don't, I'd like to keep you all for myself... *Megg snuggles up to him as well and they spend the rest of the short ride to the passport office snuggled up together.* Megg: It feels so right yet so wrong all at the same time...It's just not Dean...***Later that night****Megg and Glenn are sitting on the couch watching some silent movie. The movie ends and Glenn gets up and turns off the T.V. He stands in front of her and then sits on the edge of the coffee table, facing her.* Glenn: Megg... Megg: Yeah? Glenn: *looks down at the floor* Look, I know how much you miss the old days...I could see it in your eyes when you were talking to me about in that taxi today...besides, that's all you really talked about... Megg: I'm sorry...but Glenn, I didn't come back just because it's the right thing to do, but because I...well, Glenn...I love you... *Glenn looks to her and takes her hands in his. They lock gazes for a few moments.* Glenn: I'll be right back...*he gets up and walks to the bedroom. He gets out a record and walks over to the record player and puts it on the turntable. He lifts the needle and sets it gently on the record. As the record spins and the needle gets closer to the music grooves, Glenn walks over to Megg and extends his hand.* May I have this dance? Megg: *blushes and takes his hand.* Why certainly...*She gets up and he leads her out into the middle of the floor, the small space that connects their kitchen and living room.* Glenn: I figured since you missed it so much, I'd bring part of it to you... *She smiles as she hears the first melodic strains of Bing Crosby's voice issuing from the record player.* *The two dance to the song. Megg stops* Megg: This isn't right...*she pulls away from him* *Glenn stands back and looks at her, worried. She runs off to the bedroom and closes the door softly. She walks to the closet.* Which one... *she paws through all of the dresses and pulls out this:* *She slips it on and runs to the vanity and matches it with necklace, earrings and bracelet.* *Glenn walks to the door and listens carefully, expecting Megg to be crying.* Glenn: You okay Megg? Megg: I'll be out in a minute... *She opens the door and walks out in the dress. Glenn's jaw drops as she walks out of the room.* Glenn: You wasn't kiddin'... Megg: *smiles* Nope...*she walks over to the record player and puts the needle back on the record and extends her hand out to Glenn.* Now, sir, you may have this dance... *They dance through the rest of the record and when it's done, Glenn gives Megg a gentle peck on the lips. She looks at Glenn, studying his face. She pulls out of his embrace.* Megg: Well, we've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow...I think I'm going to head off to bed.... *She turns to walk to the bedroom.* Glenn: *walks in front of her, cutting her off* Wait..just one more surprise? Megg: Can't it wait until tomorrow? Glenn: *shakes his head* Definitely not...*he takes her by the arm* Close your eyes...*she does so* Now follow me... Megg: How can I follow you with my eyes closed? Glenn: I've got your hands...*he stands behind her, and takes both of her hands behind her and holds onto them, guiding her.* Megg: Where we goin'? Glenn: Oh, you'll see...*He guides her into the time machine and closes the door. He gently presses the button to take them to 1946.* Keep your eyes closed... Megg: Sure...just hurry up...I might fall asleep standing up if I gotta keep my eyes closed much longer... *The time machine stops soundlessly and without the slightest bump. Glenn opens the door once more, ever so carefully and guides Megg out. He stands her in the middle of the room and pushes the time machine away as best as he can and as quietly as well.* Glenn: *stands back from her and smiles, crossing his arms over his chest.* You can open your eyes... Megg: *hesitant. She slowly opens her eyes. She thinks she's in a different place all together other than her apartment.* Where are we? Glenn: Just open your eyes...you'll find out... *She opens her eyes all the way and looks around.* Megg: *gasps* It's my hotel room...we're in....It's...*she looks to him, teary-eyed, excited and pained at the same time to be back.* Glenn: It's 1946! *He walks over to her and puts his arm around her shoulder* Whaddya think? Megg: It hasn't changed in the day I've been away...*she kisses his cheek* This was so sweet of you... Glenn: *wraps his arms around her.* This isn't all.. Megg: No? Glenn: We're going to paint the town your style...swing music, dancing, night clubs...all of that! Megg: *smiles at him, not knowing what to say, but wanting to say something.* Glenn: You don't have to say anything...but we do have a cab to catch if we're going to make the 8:30 act! Megg: Which act? Where? Glenn: *Grins* Now that would be telling! *He unwraps his arms from around her and takes her hand.* Let's go see...hmm? *The two of them walk hand in hand down the stairs and out the front doors of the hotel and catch a cab.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 27, 2007 0:19:29 GMT -5
I loved it pally! It was absolutely wonderful! Sorry I missed you on MSN; I'll update tomorrow evening
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 28, 2007 2:21:41 GMT -5
*After scenes, she packs her few belongings from her dressing room and quickly walks to the exit. Her heart races as she walks out of the studio and hails for a taxi; figuring she's already said her final goodbyes, she leaves without making it anymore emotional than it has to be. She quickly steps up to the curb and opens the door, once she gets herself situated in the backseat and closes the door she sees Gary running out of the studio to catch her; she motions for the driver to take off, leaving Gary in the dust. Trying to keep herself strong she turns to the front and suppresses the tears*
This chapter of my life has come to a close...if there were any other way you know I'd take it. It's no longer my decision...I'm sorry Gary... *Sobs* I'm so sorry...
*The taxi ride seems to last for hours as the thoughts of her future and past whirlwinds into a horrendous headache. Coming to the alley where the machine is parked, Kim motions for the driver to stop*
Kim: Just stop it right here; thank you.
*The driver turns and looks to Kim*
Driver: But this is an alley, lady; I can't drop you off here...
Kim: It's fine, really; I--I'm meeting a friend here.
*She smiles sweetly and hands the man a dollar*
Kim: Keep the change, and thank you so much for everything.
*The driver gives her an odd glance, thinking she's acting a little too sentimental over a cab ride from the Plaza hotel to a back alley; he hesitates and gives her a weak smile*
Driver: Sure ma'am...not a problem.
*He puts the car into "drive" and speeds off, leaving her to walks to the back alley. Only seconds after the taxi peals out from the curb, she collapses near the side of a building and sobs*
I didn't think I had anymore left emotion in me! I've been crying all day, it's almost too painful to sob anymore...
*But the wails continue to bellow; deep, gut-wrenching sobs consume her entire body as she clings tightly to her stomach. Minutes pass by as an older gentleman stops and looks to her*
Man: Can I help you, miss?
*She looks up and wipes her red eyes, trying to regain her composure, but knowing it's no use*
Kim: N-no, I'm--
*The sobs take over once more but she bites her lower lip hard.*
Kim: I'll be all right, thank you.
*The man looks at her and shakes his head, then continues on his way. Moments after he passes, she decides to get up off the curb and continue her emotional breakdown quietly and privately at home in her own bed. She steps inside of the machine and presses all the right buttons, arriving at her dance studio within seconds. She looks around and smirks*
Kim: Just how I left it... Ick...
*She walks out of her dance studio and into her bedroom, passing the living room and kitchen on her way. Spotting no Megg or Glenn, she takes a deep sigh of relief, knowing she couldn't handle a confrontation right now, she walks to her room and quietly closes her bedroom door and throws herself on the bed, continuing to sob*
***Jerry***
*Trying to come up with a story for Dean, he paces the floor nervously and mumbles to himself. He gets interrupted by a knock at the door*
Jerry: Come in.
*He stands in his place, looking to the door to see who it is; he jumps when he sees Dean cooly pop his head through the door and look around*
Dean: Have you seen Megg, Jer'?
*Nervous, and trying to think of a good excuse, Jerry looks to Dean with a blank stare, but Dean just gives him a funny smile and steps into the room further toward Jerry*
Dean: What's the matter? You look as though you've seen a ghost.
*Dean chuckles, trying to get Jerry to crack, but he isn't budging. Dean nudges Jerry's arm a bit, but Jerry quickly walks over to the bar and fixes Dean a drink, fumbling with the glasses and nervously shaking the bottle as he pours the scotch. Dean walks over and leans himself against the side of the bar, watching Jerry fumble*
Dean: What's going on, Jer'?
Jerry: N-n-nothing, Paul, I just thought y-y-you'd want a drink, that's all.
*Jerry looks down, knowing any minute Dean'll sniff out the scent of fear that reeks all over him, but he tries to remain as calm as possible...even when Dean gets closer to inquire about Megg's absence*
Dean: Where is she, Jerry?
*At this point Dean's getting worried; fearing the worse, he begins to raise his voice*
Dean: Where's Megg!?
*Jerry drops the bottle and bends down to pick it up; staying a little too long on the ground to think up some excuse--anything--he get startled by the sharp, loud and frustrated tone in Dean's voice*
Dean: I don't have time for games, Jerry! I want to find Megg; where is she?
*He walks into the bathroom and looks in the other room but finds no trace of Megg. Jerry looks over in Dean's direction and lowers his gaze to the floor and in a hush tone begins to speak*
Jerry: She's gone, Paul...
*Dean turns around and looks to Jerry*
Dean: Did you say something, Jerry?
Jerry: I said she's gone...
Dean: Gone where? Maybe I can catch her on the way--
*Jerry looks up and shakes his head, still in a softer voice, he steps out from behind the counter and looks to Dean seriously*
Jerry: I mean she went back to 2007, Paul...she went back because she said she wasn't going to be the reason we lost our fame.
*Both confused and angry, Dean speaks up*
Dean: What do you mean, "our fame"?! We aren'--
Jerry: No, but she showed me what we will become...
*Jerry steps up closer, and places his hand on Dean's shoulder*
Jerry: We're bigger than any other stars in the world, Paul...it's amazing.
*Dean pushes Jerry's hand off his shoulder and clenches his teeth*
Dean: I don't care about fame, Jerry; I want her!
*Dean storms out of the room, but just as he goes to open the door Jerry stops him once more*
Jerry: I said she's gone, Dean; she went back...there's nothing we can do about it, now.
*Dean turns around and looks to Jerry, his brow forward and his lip quivers as a mixture of disbelief, sadness and anger take over his emotions*
Dean: So it's all over?
Jerry: I guess so...
*Dean sits down hard on the bed and looks to the ground, in a daze*
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Post by Ajax on Apr 28, 2007 22:00:30 GMT -5
*In a flash of anger Dean bursts out of Jerry's room. He storms over to his room and grabs his coat and hat. He runs down to the street and makes his way to the Sunset Club.*
He can't be serious! She'll show up...she's gotta!
*He's admitted in and sits at an out of the way table, half shrouded in darkness. He orders a scotch and sits lost in thought sipping the scotch the waiter presents to him.*
Why wouldn't she tell me herself? Why him? Does she think that all I care about is the fame?
*Jerry, worried about Dean, rushes out to find him. He jumps a cab and checks all of the hot night spots in town, until he comes to the Sunset Club.*
*He gets out of the cab and pays the driver. He silently prays that Dean will be at this club.*
Where else could he be?! I've checked every other spot in town!
Doorman: Table sir?
Jerry: *looks across the people sitting primly at tables awaiting the opening act* Oh, I'm supposed to meet someone and I've just found him...
Doorman: Certainly, sir. *He nods his acceptance and watches as Jerry walks across the room.*
*Jerry stands in front of Dean across the table from him.*
Jerry: Look, I didn't tell her to do it!
Dean: Well, you certainly didn't stop her, did you?!
Jerry: Paul --
Dean: Jerry, please!
Jerry: *sits down* I tried...I told her...how you felt...I even tried holding the door to the machine...but she wouldn't listen...she just kept talking about a promise...
Dean: *puts his glass down* What promise?
Jerry: You remember Kim?
Dean: *nods* That red head you were so crazy about for awhile there?
Jerry: Yeah...well, I wasn't crazy about her, but that's a different matter...
Dean: Anyways...what about the promise?!
Jerry: She and Kim made a promise to each other that when they found this time machine...That they would go back but only if it wouldn't change history...They couldn't interfere with anything...
Dean: Marrying me...
Jerry: Would ruin history. We wouldn't be famous...we'd probably be a flop of a night club act that would break up in three years instead of ten...and it would probably be a miracle that we lasted three!
Dean: It'll be a miracle that we last ten if she doesn't come back...
*Jerry's heart sinks. It seems like just yesterday when he met his partner, not the few months it has been. He can't bear to lose him now.*
Jerry: I guess all I can say is sorry...
*Dean sits silently sipping his scotch, wondering if there could be a way to get back to Megg.*
***Megg and Glenn***
*Megg opens the door to the cab and slides out. He presents his hand to Megg, helping her out of the cab. He pays and the driver drives away.*
Glenn: You can open your eyes now...
Megg: *opens her eyes* GLENN! The Sunset Club!?
Glenn: You told me that this was your favorite place...today...on our way to the passport office...and well, since you won't be coming back again...I just want to share your last visit to the place you love so much...with you...
Megg: *Smiles at him and then kisses his cheek softly* I love you...
*The two of them walk in and the head waiter seats them at a table across the room.*
*Glenn orders the both of them a light meal. The waiter disappears and an announcer's voice fills the room. Bing Crosby walks out on stage.*
Megg: You couldn't...
Glenn: *smiles* Actually I didn't...
*She hears the first few bars to "Only Forever" and Glenn figures that this is his cue.*
Glenn: Megg...I brought you here for another reason as well...
Megg: Dancing?
Glenn: No...Megg...since I first laid eyes on you..
*Jerry spots Megg from across the room.*
Jerry: DEAN!
Dean: What?!
Jerry: She came back! She's over there!
Dean: *Squints to see if he's only putting him on* I don't see anyone...
Jerry: *points* Over there....with...Glenn...
Dean: Glenn?!
Jerry: Oh, it's a long story...
*The two of them watch, Jerry to see what's going to happen next and Dean to see if it really is Megg, his heart full of hope that it is.*
Glenn: Well...Ever since I saw you under that apple tree...the sunlight coming through the branches...I knew...the day with the umbrella and the rain...I knew...
Megg: The days at work...you knew?
Glenn: *nods* I've known all along...and I've just waited for you to come back to me..for you to know too that this is the right decision...
Megg: Of course...
Glenn: *feels for the little box in his pocket and gets down on one knee* Then, will you do me the honor of being my wife?
*Her eyes fill with tears as she says yes. At the moment she says yes, all she can see in front of her is Dean's face. She blinks back the tears and looks back to Glenn.*
Megg: I will...yes...*she looks back, thinking that maybe she was only seeing things, but again she see's Dean's face half shrouded in darkness, the scotch glass in hand. She also see's Jerry turn around.*
*Glenn slides the diamond ring onto Megg's finger and they share a kiss as the song is ending.*
*Jerry watches as Dean gets up and walks over to the table where Glenn and Megg are sitting. He doesn't know if he should interfere, unsure of what Dean is going to do. He sits and he watches.*
*Dean is now sure that it's Megg and Megg is now sure that it's Dean. Her heart skips a beat and her eyes well up with tears as she see's him approaching the table.*
Dean: *He stands in front of of the two of them* Worried about history?! I've heard it called other things! *He glares at the both of them and spits out, half sauced* My congratulations to you! *then he storms out*
*Glenn sits in disbelief and the tears stain Megg's cheeks as she see's Jerry run after Dean.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 29, 2007 0:05:28 GMT -5
*Kim slowly wakes from her sleep and looks around; the room is dark, silent, hot and stuffy. She sits up and holds her splitting head.*
Oh, I must have fallen asleep from all the crying...
*She walks to the door and peeks her head out, the gust of cool air brushing up against her sweltering warm body feels refreshing and soothing as she looks for any sign of Megg or Glenn; finding none she walks out to the couch and sits down hard, holding a pillow against her body and laying her head back, rubbing her temples*
Kim: If only there were a way to figure this whole thing out where everyone's happy...
*She catches herself and stops the thought immediately, knowing there's no chance of going back to him; she must come to the realization that it truly is over and nothing could change the fact that she was never meant to belong to such a man as Gary Cooper. The thoughts that provoke anger and resentment toward Megg build up, but she keeps reminding herself that Megg gave up someone just as important; but every time she comes to that understanding she only grows more angry*
Kim: But Megg has Glenn! She can't just expect me to live my life in isolation and loneliness! What does she care?! She doesn't even like the guy--what's she care if I change history with him? I'll be better off, and so will she!
*The anger, frustration, sadness and resentment turn into a cycle that she continues to throw gasoline on the fire, which consumes her emotions, body and mind, and ultimately sends her into a headache rush. She takes a deep sigh and calms herself. Suppressing more emotions, she decides to pop in a CCH DVD to get away from all the pain and frustration. The TV turns on and she powers on the DVD player; the show starts up, but she becomes sick to her stomach when she realizes the wrong DVD was put into the wrong case. The music begins to play, showing in large letters the name 'GARY COOPER'*
Kim: How did this movie get in there?
*She goes to turn the movie off when she hears a knock at the door; leaving the DVD to play she walks over to the door and opens it. Seeing who it is, she quickly goes to close the door but the landlady barges in and stand in front of the door*
Landlady: I want my money NOW, Kim! I've waited long enough.
*She extends her hand as Kim takes a deep sigh, leans her head back and places her hand over her throbbing head*
Kim: I'm sorry, Mrs. Flannagan, I don't have it right no--
Mrs. Flannagan: When do you ever have it?! I said I want the money NOW or I'll call the cops...
Kim: Oh please, Mrs. Flannagan, don't do that. Really, I don't have any money; Megg's the one who pays the bills and she isn't here right now. I'd gladly pay you whatever I have but, honestly, I haven't been home in months and I just walked in the door a little less than 2 hours ago. Please don't call the police, I've been through such a terrible breakup with my husband and I can't bear the thought of spending the next couple days in jail...
*Mrs. Flannagan looks to Kim, then inside the house, looking to see if Kim's lying, she doesn't spot Megg; she fixes her attention back to Kim then relaxes*
Mrs Flannagan: All right, but you tell her that if she doesn't pay the rent I'll do more than call the cops, I'll have Henry bust down this door and take the rent by force...
*Kim, knowing she'd never do such a thing, just nods and smiles weakly*
Kim: Yes, ma'am, I'll let her know right away; thank you for not calling the police.
*The woman nods*
Mrs. Flannagan: Don't worry, dear; I've always liked you but that crazy blonde always gave me goofy looks in the hall...
*She pats Kim on the shoulder*
Mrs. Flannagan: If you ever need a place to stay you just let me know...I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce.
*The sound of that word echoes throughout Kim's head and nearly sends her spinning into another emotional roller coaster*
Kim: Thank you, Mrs. Flannagan...have a wonderful evening.
*Kim closes the door and walks back over to the couch; her mind begins to race, but she stops immediately as she hears Gary's voice*
Gary: If there's one ounce of strength in your insect soul, I want it!
*Kim looks up to the TV; those words shake every bone in her body, leaving her to feel small, weak and cowardly. The sound of his voice brings her back to him all over again and her eyes fill with tears once more but she cuts the 'feel sorry for myself' emotion and begins to replay those words over and over in her mind*
I won't get anywhere in life if I keep feeling sorry for myself; no, I may never get over losing him, but at least I have a chance to live if I get over my self-pity. It never was meant to be, I know that; maybe someday I'll have peace...but it'll be peace I've worked hard for.
*She laughs*
I know he wouldn't sit back, hiding from the merciless jaws of reality in a home for the rest of his life and cry over lost love. He'd fight for what's his and laugh in the face of cowardice and fear. If he's taught me anything it's been courage and strength. My life will be a lived tribute in honor of everything he stood for; it's all I can do...it's a start.
***Jerry and Dean***
*Jerry chases after Dean and catches up to him, spinning him around on the street*
Jerry: Paul! Wait! You can't just walk out on her; you have to talk to her.
Dean: Talk to her about what?! She's getting married to George!!
Jerry: Glenn.
*Dean throws his hands into the air and yells*
Dean: Who cares! He stole my girl!
Jerry: She was his to begin with, Paul.... She kept a promise to a friend.
Dean: Yeah, but I love her, Jerry! She's my whole life! And now that's she's gone, I--I'm lost...
Jerry: There's nothing you can do! It's her choice; whether you like it or not there's nothing you can say or do that will force her to love you...
Dean: Are you saying she didn't love me?
Jerry: I don't doubt she loved you, but what I'm saying is she's with Glenn now, and that's her decision...not yours.
*Dean stops and tries to spit out another comeback, but realizes Jerry's right. He just stands there, silent.*
Jerry: Just go home and sleep it off, Dean...you'll feel better in the morning...
*Dean takes a deep sigh and turns around, walking home. On his way he stumbles and sways down the street. Jerry turns the other way and walks back to the hotel. Minutes later, Dean passes by an alley-way; something tall and shiny grabs his attention as he squints to see what it may be. He steps closer and gasps as he realizes what it is. He looks around to see if anyone's looking then jumps in*
*Kim stands in the kitchen, cooking dinner for herself. Hearing some strange noises she looks toward the dance studio and walks over to see what it is. She gasps as she sees a man standing before her.*
Kim: ...Dean?
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Post by Ajax on Apr 29, 2007 20:17:08 GMT -5
*Dean staggers out of the shadows of the room and looks around*
Dean: Kim? *steps closer* Kim, where am I?!
Kim: You're in 2007, Dean...
Dean: *looks around* I...I've been here...before...*he staggers over to the bed and sits down*
Kim: Megg probably brought you...*figuring that Dean is drunk, she takes him by the arm and leads him out to the living room.*
*Kim sits Dean on the couch*
Kim: I’m just cooking some chicken and noodles, would you like any?
Dean: *waves his hand* No…*he looks around*
Kim: *turns off the flame under her food and walks over to the couch where Dean is sitting.* So, what brings you here?
Dean: The time machine…
Kim: I know that…I mean, why did you come?
Dean: I had to get away…
Kim: So you came to 2007?! *gives him a worried glance*
*Dean gazes at the television, watching the movie that is still playing.*
Dean: *his eyes still on the television* Yeah…
Kim: Didn’t Megg bring you?
*Kim looks to Dean, who is still watching the movie. She walks over and turns off the TV.*
Kim: You’ll get to see that later, besides, you and the leading man become friends…*stands in front of him and the TV* Dean…
Dean: What?
Kim: Where is she?
Dean: Who?
Kim: MEGG!
Dean: Oh…she’s off marrying Grover…
Kim: Cleveland?! *It finally hits her and she drops the glass she was holding.* GLENN?!
Dean: *Stands up and walks to the kitchen looking for more scotch* Whatever his name is, what does it matter anyways?
Kim: Because, you’ve trapped Megg and Glenn…
Dean: *Finds some wine and shakily pours himself some.* I don’t care about what’s his name…
Kim: But Megg?
Dean: Yeah…
***Glenn and Megg***
Glenn: *looks back to Megg* What was all of that about?
Megg: *wipes at her eyes* You just met Dean…
Glenn: *rolls his eyes and then turns away* Oh..him…
Megg: *stands up and grabs her bag* Yes! HIM! *she storms out to go back to the time machine.*
Glenn: *chases after her. He catches up to her and grabs her arm turning her around.* If this is where you want to stay, by all means, do. Don’t let me stop you!
Megg: If I wanted to stay, I would stay, oh….believe me…you wouldn’t be holding me back…*she rips free of his grasp and continues to walk.*
*Glenn follows along behind her, not wanting to be left behind when Megg boards the time machine.*
*When Megg stops at where the time machine should be, he stands beside her, breathless.*
Glenn: Did you come back because you love me or because of a promise?
Megg: Glenn, I already told you the answer to that…if I wanted to stay, I would have…unfortunately, it’s not possible, so I can’t..*she looks around the alleyway, bewildered, knowing that the machine was just there.*
Glenn: *watches her* You know Megg…sometimes the right decision is made for all of the wrong reasons…
Megg: Shut up and help me look for this time machine!
*The two of them set off to another alley.*
Megg: Maybe we left it down here…
Glenn: No, I’m sure it was...Hey…wasn’t that they guy that what’s his face was with? *he points to the scrawny guy that just passed them on the sidewalk.*
Megg: *Stops and turns around.* JERRY!
*The man stops and turns*
Megg: *runs in the direction of the man* JERRY!
Jerry: Megg? Megg! Have you seen Paul?
Megg: *looks at the ground and says quietly* No…*suddenly looks at Jerry, afraid* Why?!
Jerry: Well, after he left the Sunset Club, I told him to go home and sleep off his drunken anger, but I can’t seem to find him anywhere…
Megg: *gasps* We can’t seem to find…Do you think?
Glenn: Dan took the time machine?!
Megg and Jerry: DEAN!
Glenn: *cringes back away from the shouts of the two* Sorry!
Megg: Impossible, he doesn’t know how to work it!
Jerry: You took him in it, didn’t you?
Megg: Yeah, once or twice…
Jerry: Well, he probably just learned it from watching you…
Megg: Oh Jer…what if he did go forward? What if he doesn’t come back?
Glenn: Then we’re stuck here!
Megg: Oh, it’s not all that bad!
Glenn: Then what are you so worried about?!
*Megg tries to come back with something but gives up.*
Jerry: Let’s check his room one more time…maybe I just didn’t give him enough time to get back…*he knows it’s not probable, but hopes against all hope*
*Jerry hails a taxi for them and the three of them get in.*
***Kim and Dean***
Kim: We’ve gotta get you back…
Dean: What’sh the ushe, if I go back, I shill won’t have Megg…
Kim: And if you stay here you won’t have her either…
Dean: *drinks more of the wine* I shupposh sho…
Kim: Come on…*Pulls on his arm* We’ve gotta get you back before you get any drunker!
*Dean comes and they walk into the bedroom where the time machine is.*
*The two of them step inside and Kim closes the door. She presses the button to take them back to 1946.*
*They step out of the time machine*
Dean: This looks like the same place..
Kim: *walks around the room* Because it is…Dean we didn’t move…
Dean: *shrugs and sits on the bed* I ho…hope..she’sh…happy…
Kim: *walks around the machine* I don’t even know how to fix one of these things…I don’t even know what’s wrong with it to begin with!
Dean: Jusht…call…call the…the plumber…
Kim: You mean the mechanic?
Dean: *waves his hand about in front of him* Whish ever you like…
Kim: I can’t just tell a mechanic that I have a busted time machine!
Dean: Tell em…you got Dean Martin! And You gotta get him back…*hiccup* back to…1957!
Kim: Megg is in 1957?!
Dean: How da I know? She’sh wid Herbert!
Kim: *takes the bottle of wine away from Dean and sets it on the vanity across the room.* Okay..here’s the plan…You’re going to sleep this off, and by the time you do, I’ll have this thing as good as new…
Dean: *Stretches out on the bed and fluffs the pillow under his head* Good luck!
Kim: *murmurs* I’m gonna need it…
*She walks out to the living room and grabs the phone book*
It might just be crazy, but there’s got to be someone in this city that deals with the mythological…or…whatever you want to call that hunk of metal sitting in Megg’s bedroom!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 29, 2007 22:51:43 GMT -5
**Megg, Jerry and Glenn***In the car Megg's mind begins to race with thoughts of what danger Dean could get into in the future* Megg: If he is in the future, where do you suppose he'd be? I mean, he can't just walk the streets drunk! He's Dean Martin! He'd be spotted... Jerry: If he is in the future, then hopefully he's just passed out on the floor-- Megg: Jerry! How could you say such a thing?! Jerry: It's better than walking the streets drunk, ain't it?! *Megg takes a deep sigh, hoping that Dean is at the hotel* Glenn: But if Dean's at the hotel...than how would you explain a missing time machine? *Megg and Jerry look at each other, unsure of how to explain that; just as they're about to speak up the taxi arrives at the hotel. Megg and Jerry leap out of the taxi and bound up the steps, leaving Glenn by himself* Glenn: I'll just wait out h--yeah, don't worry about me, I'll be fi--no, really, I'll be just fin--leave me if you want, I don't care... *The taxi driver gives him a wild look; Glenn just humphs back into his seat and folds his arms. Megg and Jerry burst through the door and search the hotel room, calling for Dean* Jerry: Dean! Megg: Dean! *The two look in various rooms but arrive back in the main room, unsuccessful in their search. The two look to each other and sigh, knowing just where he is* Both: 2007. *They head back downstairs and climb into the back seat* Glenn: Any luck? Megg: Nope. He's gotta be in 2007, it's the only logical explination... Glenn: But how do we get back to our lives? We can't live here. Megg: Why not? Glenn: Talk about changing history! There'd be NO chance for Martin and Lewis at this rate! *Megg slumps back into her seat and takes a deep sigh* Jerry: What about Kim? Megg: What about her? Jerry: Can't she take care of Dean? Megg: Who's to say she's back in 2007? She's probably still with Gary. Glenn: Well, we have to figure this out soon; we have to be to Mexico in two days.. Megg: Two da--Glenn, we couldn't possibly. Jerry: You two better figure out something, fast, because if Dean gets spotted in 2007 it could ruin our entire future career! Megg: Well, there are so many look-a-likes now-a-days he'd be able to hide out for a little bit, but once he puts on that charm...it's goodbye Martin and Lewis... **Kim and Dean***Kim thumbs through the yellow pages, searching for a mechanic in the area but comes up with nothing.* Kim: There's gotta be at least someone who could fix a time machine! *She paces for a few moments but then realizes what era she's in and decides to go with her trusty google. Sitting down at the computer, she turns the computer and signs into her account; a deep pain begins to surface in her stomach once more as the desktop shows an image of Gary* *She gazes at the image for quite sometime* Kim: I'd be sitting right beside him right now if it weren't for that promise... *Her heart sinks as she continue to gaze at it* Kim: I can't help but think he's still waiting, looking as he does in that image; He'd take me sailing on that boat with Peter and we'd be out on the water, just letting the wind take us sailing for hours on end... *She chuckles faintly as she remembers Peter* Kim: I'm gonna miss that little guy... *She comes back to reality when her server pops up and the cursor blinks for her to type something in the address bar. Her fingers slowly adjust to the feel for the keyboard again as she gains speed and types in 'Fix time machine'. The rediculousness of that google search makes her chuckle outloud, but the silliness quickly vanishes as she reads a small article at the top of her 'Today in history' popup.* Quick 1940's heart-throb, Dean Martin, vanishes; friend left to attend first and last movie premier alone*Kim gasps as she looks over to Dean and realizes history is writing itself at this very moment. She quickly rushes over to Dean and nudges him to wake up* Kim: Dean! Dean, please wake up! DEAN! *Dean groans and turns to his right side, away from Kim. She continues to nudge him; seeing as that doesn't work she searches the room and picks up a book and throws it over his head* Kim: DEAN MARTIN! *Dean shoots up and looks to Kim* Dean: What was that for?! Kim: You have to get back, now! *Dean lays back down but Kim grabs another book and dangles it over his head* Kim: NOW! *Dean gets up and covers his head, ducking away from her.* Dean: All right, all right, geez. What's the big hurry? Kim: History says you've gone missing...we have to change that before it becomes set in stone. Dean: What? *Kim grabs him by the arm and jumps into the machine* Dean: It's broken, remember? *Kim takes a deep sigh and looks around, trying to find a button to press that would just turn the blasted thing on* Dean: Being a time traveling broad you don't know much about the machine, do you? Kim: Shut up you fool and help me! *Dean looks around and presses a blue button. Kim pauses and looks to him, expecting him to tell her what his reasoning was for pressing that one* Dean: ...I like blue. *Kim scoffs and goes to press another button but stops when the machine starts to make it's noises again. She quickly presses 'April 29, 1946' and closes the door. After a few seconds the machine quiets down and comes to a halt.* Kim: You think it worked? Dean: There's only one way to find out... *Dean opens the door and gets hit by a gust of warm air* Dean It worked! *Kim shrieks with joy and grabs Dean by the arm* Kim: Come on! We have to go find Megg and Glenn! **Megg, Jerry, Glenn**Jerry: Whadda we do now? Megg: I don't know, Jerry...I just don't know. Glenn: We have to find a place to sleep, don't we? Why not just go back to Dean's hotel room...he's paying for it anyways. *Jerry looks to Megg as if to get the approval. She nods and Jerry leans toward the driver* Jerry: Back to the hotel, please. *The three arrive at the hotel within minutes and all head back up to his room. Megg walks into the bedroom but Jerry speaks up* Jerry: Hey! Why do you get the big bedroom? Megg: Because I'm the lady, Jerry...and lady's always get first dibs....goodnight. *She smiles and leaves Glenn and Jerry out in the main room. Jerry growls and throws his jacket on the couch and leaps ontop of it* Jerry: I knew I should have asked santa (lol, almost typed 'satan') for that when I was 5... *Glenn laughs and Jerry shoots an evil glance over his way* Jerry: What's so funny!? *Startled, Glenn sits down on the couch and shakes his head* Glenn: Nothin'.
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Post by Ajax on Apr 30, 2007 0:31:37 GMT -5
*The three of them finally get to sleep. Megg, after her fears of what may be happening to Dean in the future die down. Glenn and Jerry, after they get comfortable on the floor.*
*Megg is startled out of a deep sleep by a faint noise. A sort of scratching at the door. Scared, she sits up in bed and brings her knees close to her chest. She brings the covers closer to her. She sits that way for a few moments and when the noise stops, she settles back into the bed and falls back into a deep sleep.*
***Dean and Kim***
*Dean tries his best to keep upright as Kim is dragging him along*
Kim: Come on!
*Dean sits on a bench and catches his breath, still dizzy from the drink*
Kim: Look, do you love her or not?!
Dean: Of course!
Kim: *grabs his arm again* Then let's go!
Dean: *holds his side* Do we have to keep hoofing it like this?
*Kim hails a cab*
Kim: Better?
*Dean nods and staggers over to the cab. He opens the door for Kim and stands there and sways a little before getting in.*
Dean: The Shun..swun..
Kim: The Suset Club please!
*The driver takes off*
Kim: Why the club?
Dean: There...lasht...
Kim: Alright...you just take it easy...
*The driver pulls up to the curb and Kim gets out, aiding Dean. Dean hands the driver some money and Kim pulls him away. She drags him through the door.*
Head waiter: Table for two miss?
Kim: Oh no, we're just looking for a Mr. Jerry Lewis, A Mr. Glenn Benedict, and a Miss Megan Hadden....
Head waiter: Sorry, I don't think anyone by that name has come in tonight...
Dean: They were just here!
*Kim pulls Dean out of the club*
Kim: Just here 1946 and just here 2007, aren't the same...they could be anywhere by now!
Dean: *sighs* Can't we look in the morning?
Kim: *looks at her watch and notices that it's 2 am.* Sure...I suppose they'd be in anyways, most places are closing up by now...
*The two of them hail a cab and they head back to the hotel*
*Kim books a room for herself. Dean just walks up to his room. He plays a rousing game of "Find the key hole" and finally succeeds in opening the door. He closes the door behind him, quietely, and staggers around in the dark, somehow missing Glenn and Jerry, quietly asleep on the floor.*
*He walks into his bedroom and grabs his pajamas from the back of the chair in the corner of the room. He changes and then crawls into bed. He jumps as he notices a lump in the bed. Figuring he's just too drunk and seeing things, he goes to sleep.*
*Megg is slightly awoken by the slight movements of the bed. She smiles, as she thinks it's Glenn, she doesn't bother turning over, she just falls back asleep, but snuggles against the person in bed. He puts his arm over her and falls into a deep sleep.*
*The rest of the night, the four of them sleep, not a care in the world.*
***The next morning***
*Megg's eyelids flutter as the streaks of sunlight peaking through the blinds hit her face. She opens her eyes, looking at the window. She looks at the clock.*
Megg: Six am...*she sighs and closes her eyes again. She feels the weight of the arm around her and turns over. She falls back to sleep close to the person who is snuggled up against her.*
*She keeps her eyes closed, but can't sleep. She is plagued by a thought.*
When I went to sleep, I was the only one in this room...Glenn and Jerry were on the floor...I didn't hear either one of them stir all night long...
*She opens one eye and then the other. She can barely make out the light brown complexion gazing back at her.*
I've got to be dreaming...this isn't Dean...It's just the reflection of the sunlight and the darkness of the room...It's Glenn...He got sick and tired of the floor an he came in...
*She moves to the edge of the bed to let her eyes focus better.*
*She sits up in bed, pulling the covers close to her.*
Megg: *Screams* DEAN!!!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Apr 30, 2007 23:29:36 GMT -5
*The next morning Kim wakes to the skin-crawling screech of Megg's scream in the next room. She bounds up and looks to the clock* Kim: Megg?! What's she doing here? *She throws the covers off herself and swings the door open, walking down the hall to Dean's room; she pounds on the door and waits for someone to answer. Glenn opens the door, alert from the scream, and looks to her, confused* Glenn: What are you doing here? *Kim pushes the door open and looks around* Kim: Nevermind that; where's Megg? Glenn: In the bedroom. ....Seriously, what are you doing here? Kim: I arrived here with Dean last night; we needed a place to sleep... *Kim walks over to Megg's bedroom and opens the door; Glenn follows behind. She finds Jerry standing over Megg and Dean in bed* Kim: Pretty crowded in here....What was this, a slumber party? *Megg looks to Kim, confused* Megg: Kim? What are you doing here?! I thought yo-- Kim: Don't, Megg...just don't. Dean: I want everyone out of this bedroom NOW! *Dean lays back and holds his head, groaning* Glenn: Say, she's my fiance'! If anyone should leave it'd be the rest of you! *Dean grinds his teeth and leaps out of bed, lunging for Glenn, but Jerry holds him back* Jerry: He's right, Dean, just lay off, will ya'? She's not your fiance', she's Greg's. Glenn: GLENN! My name is GLENN! *Jerry takes Dean and leads him out the door* Jerry: Come on, we'll go get you some breakfast and find something for that hangover of yours... *Megg just lays back against the headboard and looks over this entire situation, unsure of what to say. Kim follows after Dean and Jerry as Glenn walks over to Megg and tries to comfort her* Glenn: I'd ask you what he was doing in this bed with you...but judging by his hangover I-- Megg: Glenn, just be quiet, please. Glenn: What? Megg: I have to sort this out and you're not helping. Glenn: Your ex-boyfriend slept in the same bed with you-- my fiance'!--I think I have a right to -- Megg: Don't say that! Glenn: Say what!? Megg: Don't call him my ex...he's better than that. Glenn: Better than what? Megg, if you're not with him anymore that means he's your ex. *The words burn in Megg's heart. Something feels so wrong about that word [i['ex[/i] boyfriend'...* Megg: I know, but don't make it sound like that...he didn't do anything wrong. *Glenn throws his hands up in the air and scoffs. Megg sets aside the covers on the bed and walks to the bathroom* Glenn: You know what, fine--if you want to act this way then don't let me stop you... *Glenn storms out of the room leaving Megg standing in the doorway of the bathroom. She leans up against the wood, and watches as her entire life comes crashing down around her. She hears a sob in the main room and walks out to see who it is.* Megg: Kim, what are you doing? *Kim lowers the newspapers and turns around; she looks to Megg with tear-stained cheeks* Kim: I was just...-- *She lowers her head and turns around, gazing down at the newspaper. Her eyes continue to read over the headline in large print:* Gary Cooper to arrive in New York City this evening at 9pm for a premier of his new movie*Megg walks over and looks at the newspaper* Megg: So you left him? *Sobbing lightly, Kim nods and places her hand over her cheek, taking a deep sigh* Megg: I'm sorry...I know it's gotta be rough. *Kim turns around and looks to Megg* Kim: Does it get any easier? I mean, when you left Dean...does the pain go awa-- Megg: No.... but I've found it to be easier to bear now that I'm with Glenn... *Megg nearly had to force the words from her mouth--of course she was happy with Glenn, but the love for Dean still lingers and breaks her taped together heart all over again when she sees his eyes and hears that voice call out to her...* Kim: I--I'm trying my best to forget about him, Megg--really, I'm trying my darnedest! But every time I feel as though I can cope, that I can breathe freely again...something like this pops up and it sends me into a dark room...I can't grab hold of my emotions! I can't--I can't even think straight! I was so mad at you earlier...I kept thinking it wasn't fair that you found someone before I did, but then I realized that I was punishing you for healing...punishing you for being happy, then I felt twice as bad. *Kim sits down heavily on the couch and dabs at her eyes; Megg sits down beside her, unsure of what to say for comfort. The two girls just sit in silence, Kim sobbing lightly and Megg sobbing inside, both coming to the realization that their dreams have come to an end and they must continue on in reality--though as painful as it may be...life will begin to heal the wounds of their past and they will, eventually, find happiness in a life of what they make it now.* ***Dean and Jerry****Walking down the stairs of the hotel* Jerry: Let it go, Paul! You can't have her! *Dean forcefully yanks himself out of Jerry's grasp and snears* Dean: Don't tell me how to live my life, Jerry! I know she's happy with Glenn, I know it could never be between us, but can't you understand?! I can't live without her! Jerry: You're full of contradictions, Dean...you say one thing but then completely undo it in your next sentence! If you want her, then go, I won't stop you, but know what you're doing.... Dean, she doesn't want you anymore, and even if she did you'd make her life miserable. You know she can't be with you...she made that promise to Kim and they've both kept it; you can't keep barging into her life and expect her to drop everything... *Dean seethes with jealousy, hatred and sadness; knowing Jerry's right he just storms out of the hotel lobby and walks the rainy streets of New York alone with his thoughts* ***Glenn****In a taxi* Glenn: [/i]Go back you idiot, go back and take her in your arms; let her know you're not really angry, just stressed...she'll understand. Don't make this the end, she's already gone through enough... *He looks out the window and scoffs* Then again it was all her own doing...*The thoughts get thrown back and forth, confusing him and getting him even more flustered.* Glenn: I'll just leave her alone and wait until she gets things figured out...I'd only cause more grief for her... *Later that day Megg offers a suggestion to make the best of it by going out and buying new dresses. Kim agrees and they fix themselves up and walk down to the lobby but realize it's raining* Kim: Oh no... Megg: We'll have to take a taxi, I guess... *The two hail for a taxi and in minutes arrive at a lovely shop on the east side of town; they walk in and look around* Megg: I'll meet you back here in 45 minutes Kim: All right... *Kim half-heartedly goes in search for a dress; her eye immediately finds a gorgeous, eye-catching red one. *She quickly picks it up and tries it on. In the dressing room she looks at it in the mirror and smiles* Kim: He'd love this dress... *She takes a deep sigh and puts her normal clothes on, walking out and taking her place next to Megg. Megg stops thumbing through the dresses and looks to her* Megg: You buying it? Kim: No... Megg: Why not? *Kim shakes her head and smiles faintly* Megg: Awww, come on...you're starting a new life, I'll even pay for it... Kim: Aren't you going to get anything? *Megg lifts up a beautiful dress and smiles proudly* Kim: Wow, that's gorgeous! Megg: Yeah! Come on, let's get outta here and go get something to eat. *Megg pays for the items and they walk out, hailing for another taxi* Kim: Thanks for buying the dress for me, Megg...I really appreciate it. Megg: Awww, no problem. I hope you like it... *Kim smiles and takes the dress out of the box, looking it over and laying it over herself* Kim: If only I had somewhere to where it... Megg: Oh, Glenn was going to take me out tonight...that is...if he comes back... Kim: Aww, he'll be back, Megg, I know he will; he was just upset because of Dean being in the room. Once you explain the whole funny situation he'll be back before you know it. *Megg smiles and looks out her window* Megg: I hope so... *Later that evening the girls fit their dresses on and giggle as they strut around crazilly. After a while, Kim collapses on the bed and takes a deep sigh* Kim: I haven't laughed this hard in what seems like years. Megg: I know... *Megg looks at her watch then to Kim* Megg: Should we wait any longer? Kim: It's already been a few hours...we better get going now; if he really wants you he'll know where you are. Megg: That's right...okay, let's go. *The girls head downstairs and hail for a taxi; they arrive at the club within 20 minutes; they walk out and step into the club* Megg: Wow, looks packed! Kim: Well, it is a Saturday night... *The girls walk to a table and sit down, looking around and watching all the couples dancing jazzy* Megg: Gosh, I wish I could dance like that! Kim: I've tried teaching you! But noooo, you're always too busy... *Megg laughs* Megg: You've never tried teaching me that! Kim: Yes I have! But you've always either been working or watching the CCH... Megg: Well, ya' got me there... Kim: See? ...Well, come on! I'll teach ya' now! Megg: All right... *Kim walks up to the orchestra leader and requests 'Charleston'. The man nods and Kim walks back to the dance floor* Kim: All right, the trick is not to let your feet get in the way of each other... Megg: And that's a trick? Sounds more like common sense if you ask me... Kim: I'm the teacher, all right? I get paid for giving useless information like this out to my students.... Now, let's try it... *The girls kick up their heels and start to dance the charleston* Kim: Wow! Say, you're good! *Megg laughs* Megg: I cheated...I watched you teach a couple lessons to your students. Kim: Oh! You brat! *The girls laugh, continuing to dance, wowing the whole place when a man quietly passes through the crowd and walks up to the front. He stands watching, in awe. After a few moments, Kim sees the man and stops dead in her tracks, standing in silence. * Gary: ...Kim? *Kim's heart races quickly, and her eyes well up with tears as she excuses herself from the room. She walks past Gary and passes through the crowd* Kim: I'm sorry, excuse me...excuse me... *She walks outside for a breath of fresh air. Pacing the street then walks right into Gary* Kim: Oh-- Gary: Kim... Kim: No, Gary, please, I can't talk to you. *She goes to walk away but Gary stops her* Gary: I've waited for you for almost 20 years and you're telling me you don't want to talk to me?! Kim: I can't! Gary, I-- *She balls up her fist and looks to him through the tears* Kim: I told you what I had to do...I can't change history! Please, remember your wife, she wouldn't ap-- Gary: I am remembering my wife, Kim! That's why I'm out here with you... Kim: What? Gary: Kim, I love you, please-- Kim: Gary, it was 20 years ago...you have a new life; don't give up on what you have now... *Gary steps up closer to her and gazes into her eyes* Gary: I gave up everything I had when you walked out... Kim: What about Rocky? Gary: Who? Kim: Veronica Balfe, your wife. Gary: You're the only woman I've ever been married to. *He lifts up his hand and shows the ring to her* Gary: I still wear your ring...I've never taken it off... *Kim lowers her head, looking down at her finger and covers her ring up* Kim: Gary...pleas-- *Megg walks out of the club and looks around; she spots Kim and Gary* Megg: What's going on? *Kim quickly wipes a tear from her eye and looks to Gary* Kim: Nothing...I was just saying goodbye. *Gary looks to Kim confused. She leans in and gives him a friendly hug, whispering in his ear* Kim: I'm sorry Gary...if only you knew how much I want to leap into your arms right now and have you save me from this terrible life, you'd know I'd do it in an instant...but please understand that I hate this as much as you...*She pulls away and lowers her gaze, walking away*
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Post by Ajax on May 1, 2007 20:00:24 GMT -5
*Megg takes Kim's arm*
Megg: Maybe we should go?
Kim: No...*waves Megg's hand off of her arm* It's fine...
*The two of them head back inside and sit down at their table. Megg lights a cigarette*
Kim: When did you start that?
Megg: Start what?
Kim: That? *motions to the cigarette that Megg just took a drag off of*
Megg: When all of this started...and besides...It's '46...everyone does it...
*Kim picks up the pack of cigarettes and looks them over*
Kim: *scoffs* Figured...leave it to you to smoke Chesterfields!
Megg: It was all that Dean had!
Kim: And what does Glenn think?
Megg: Well...
Kim: He doesn't know does he?!
Megg: Not yet...
Kim: You're marrying the man and you haven't even told him about your repulsive habit?!
Megg: Well, maybe I've had a cigarette or two, but at least I didn't go breaking a history altering promise! *she grabs her bag and storms out*
*Kim sits for a moment, thinking*
I should just go back to Gary…besides, she said she wasn’t coming back, so why is she here?! Oh, just drop it…she’s given up her dream, and you both really need this time away…to get our minds off of things..
*Kim stands up and hurries out of the club. She stands just outside the door, looking down the street and then turning and looking down the other direction. She runs to her left, spotting Megg.*
Kim: MEGG! MEGG, WAIT!
*She stops*
Megg: Did you come to just harass me more?
Kim: Megg, please!
Megg: *Stands with her arms crossed* Well?
Kim: I’m sorry Megg…I know you’ve given up your dream of having Dean, and I shouldn’t be so selfish, wanting to go back to Gary…
Megg: I haven’t given up anything. *She forces the words out of her mouth* I love Glenn!
Kim: Try saying it with a little more confidence.
Megg: I came out for dancing, to get my mind off of things…
Kim: I know…Look…let’s just go back, huh?
*Megg looks to Kim, her arms still crossed against her chest. She concedes.*
Megg: I suppose…Besides, maybe Glenn has showed up by now…
*Kim doesn’t expect it of him, but doesn’t say it, to safeguard against another row.*
*The two walk the short distance back to the club and walk in and reclaim their table.*
Kim: *chuckles* hmph, we came out for dancing but we both have no one to dance with…
Megg: Well…*grabs a small mirror from her even smaller purse and pats at her hair, as if she’s putting it in place.* That’s when you turn up the charm…*She puts on a fresh coat of lipstick and dusts some powder over her nose and then closes the small mirror and puts all of her “magic” utensils back into the tiny purse.*
Kim: *Sits in her chair and looks around at all of the unattached men and sighs* None of them compare…
Megg: None of them are Dean’s either…but you think that’s stopping me?
Kim: Well, no one’s come over to dance with you yet…so..
Megg: It was rhetorical! *she rolls her eyes and goes to get another cigarette. She lights it and sits in her chair, looking around as well*
*A man walks over to the table.*
Man: Excuse me…*He tips his hat to Kim, flustered* I couldn’t help but noticing you sitting all alone…
Megg: *pipes up* And what am I? Chopped liver?!
Man: *tips his hat to Megg* Oh, sorry miss…I didn’t mean it that way…You see…*turns back to Kim.* I thought you looked like you could use a dance or two…
Kim: *turns to Megg, giving her the smile that says, “Get me out of this.”* Well…
Megg: *Sarcastically, taking a long drag on the cigarette* He’s a regular Professor Kelp!
Man: *looks confused* Professor Kelp?!
Megg: *sits back* Sorry pally, you gotta get yourself outta this one…
Kim: *smiles politely at the man, and offers her hand* Alright, but one dance…I’m waiting for someone you see, and I want to be here the exact moment they walk in…Someone very important…
Man: Oh…*leads her out onto the dance floor and they share a dance.*
*As the song is winding down, Megg goes searching through her purse for her cell phone.*
Oh, blasted time traveling!
*She gets up and walks to the payphones near the back of the club.*
Megg: *mumbling to herself* What is the number for Ambassador Hotel…*she searches through some papers in her purse and can’t find it.*
*She picks up a phone book*
Megg:…Ambassador Hotel…Am-bas-sa-dor…*her finger follows down the line of tiny black print on the grayish pages.* Ah! York 7-2702…*She picks up the phone.*
*A tall slender man walks into the next little cubicle. He picks up the phone and chatters away.*
Megg: *Tells the operator the number and upon receiving the front desk at the hotel.* Yes, Mr. Dean Martin’s suite please…Thank you…
*She waits and waits for someone to answer the phone, half hoping it’s Dean, half hoping it’s Glenn.*
*There’s no answer. She frowns, knitting her brow, and hangs up. She leaves the little cubicle and then stops and turns back to look at the phone, thinking of giving it one more try.*
Nah, Glenn is probably still sulking and Dean is probably getting drunk again…
*She walks back to the table to find Kim sitting down again.*
Megg: Well?
Kim: *shakes her wrists and arms out.* He’s a terrible dancer….It’s like pumping water with him…where were you?
Megg: I gave Dean a jingle…
Kim: And?
Megg: No answer…
*Kim, feeling the same thing Megg did about the whole situation, just sighs and sits back in the chair.*
*Another man approaches the table.*
Megg: Must be you’ve gotten pretty popular…
Kim: I doubt that!
*The man takes off his hat and addresses Megg this time.*
Man: Miss? *he nods his head towards Megg*
Megg: Yeah?
Man: *to Kim* Do you mind if I steal her for a minute?
Kim: Oh, by all means…*She gives a strange look to Megg and then to the man.*
Megg: *whispers* He’s handsome this fella, too bad you can’t have such luck! *noticing the strange look she shrugs.*
*The man leads her out onto the dance floor.*
Megg: Where do I know you from?
Man: You don’t…I just thought you looked absolutely stunning over by the phone booths, and just knew I had to dance with you.
Megg: Well, can I have the pleasure of knowing the name of my kidnapper?
Man: Melvin Levitson…
Megg: *giggles*
Man: What’s wrong?
Megg: *burst out laughing* I’m sorry…your name just reminded me of something…that’s all…
*Melvin spins Megg around. She catches a panicked look on Kim’s face. Megg turns the man around so she can see Kim’s face.*
*Kim points to the door and mouths, “Trouble.”*
*Megg looks to the door and spots Glenn and Dean, walking in almost side by side. Dean slightly swaying, Glenn, storming in past Dean.*
Megg: *gasps* I must be going…it was great to meet you Melvin…*She runs to the bathroom and puts powder on her nose as an excuse for thinking of what to say to Glenn and Dean.*
They’ve seen me dancing with someone else…Dear me…this is just going to be one more big row…I’ll just have to be firm…
*Megg walks out of the bathroom and back to the table where Glenn, Dean and Kim now sit.*
Megg: Good evening fellas…
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