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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 1, 2007 20:03:26 GMT -5
Reason I smoke Chesterfield:
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 1, 2007 21:01:01 GMT -5
*Kim sits back and watches it all take place...thankful she's at a safe distance*
Dean: Whaddya' mean, "Good evening, fellas"?! Geoff an--
Glenn: Glenn...
Dean: Right, Glenn and I have been talking and we both think it's time for you to choose...
*Megg gives Kim a "what should I do now?!" look as Kim shrugs and walks to the bar. Nervously, Megg looks back to Dean and Glenn*
Megg: I--
Glenn: Yeah? Which one will it be, Megg?
*Megg hesitates for a while, but looks over to Kim, who's sitting alone at the bar, sipping a coke*
We both made a promise...and we both have to keep it.
*Megg looks to Dean and sighs*
Megg: I choose Glenn...
*Stunned, Dean staggers back, feeling as if he's been hit by a brick wall. Glenn smiles proudly and gives Dean a pat on the shoulder*
Glenn: Tough luck, Daniel...
*Dean ignores Glenn's comment and just stares at Megg*
I thought she loved me...I thought this thing with Glenn was only a scheme to get me jealous
Megg: I'm sorry, Dean...really I am, but I told you before, I can't change history.
*Glenn takes Megg by the hand and walks her to the exit. Kim watches the two leave and walks back over to her table, grabbing her purse. She sees Dean leaning up against the table, still in a daze*
Kim: Dean, I'm so sorry...if it's any consolation, I was rooting for you.
*Dean slowly fixes his eyes on Kim and smiles weakly; his voice is raspy as he fights back the tears*
Dean: T-thanks Kim...
*She smiles faintly, wishing there was something she could do to comfort him, but she looks down and walks away, following after Megg and Glenn*
Kim: Megg, wait up...
*Kim catches up with the two and they all walk back to the time machine. They leave behind the emotional heartache and memory of the two men they ever loved. Starting their life anew; Kim with the hope that someday she'll learn to live, peacefully, without having to depend on a man for happiness; Megg, hoping after she marries Glenn the heartache of Dean will subside and soon die away; and Glenn, hoping to capture Megg's entire heart, not just half. They arrive back at home and go their separate ways.*
Megg: You wanna watch CCH, Kim?
*In a low tone, Kim stands in front of her bedroom door and weakly shakes her head*
Kim: No, it's kinda ruined for me now, Megg...I'm sorry.
*She walks into her room and closes the door behind her. Megg sits on the couch and stares at the blank TV; Glenn walks to the kitchen and pulls the spaghetti off the shelf*
Glenn: Would you like some dinner, sweetheart?
*Megg keeps her eyes fixed on the blank television screen and shakes her head*
Megg: No thanks...I've lost my appetite.
*Glenn sets down the spaghetti on the counter and walks over to her*
Glenn: Are you regretting the decision you made? ...Choosing me, that is...
Megg: No! ...No, I--
*The words come out forcefully; she tries to act happy..and in a way she is...but she'll always miss Dean, thinking of what she's given up. She walks to her bedroom*
Megg: I think I'm going to go to bed early...
*Glenn stops her at the door and looks to her*
Glenn: Megg, please tell me how you really feel...I don't want to make you do something you do want to do...
Megg: Just let me rest, Glenn...please?
*Glenn gazes into her eyes and gives her a peck on the cheek. Megg smiles weakly then walks into her bedroom and closes the door. Glenn stands in the middle of the room, one woman in one room and the other in hers. He shakes his head and sighs*
Glenn: Funny the effect men have on women...if it gets any more depressing around here I'll have to move out!
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Post by Ajax on May 1, 2007 21:29:56 GMT -5
*Megg lays on her side in bed. She brings her knees up to her chest and turns her pillow lengthwise, resting her head on it and hugging it all at the same time. She buries her face in it and sobs.*
I do regret it Glenn...more than I'll ever let you know...more than I should...I can pull through. Tomorrow I will be in Mexico...and soon I will be Mrs. Glenn Benedict...and everything will be different...
*Glenn makes himself a bed on the couch after cleaning up the kitchen.*
I can see it in her eyes...she doesn't smile at me the same way she did all those years ago. The way she did before she knew I cared...the way she did before he came along...
*Not able to sleep, Glenn sits up on the couch and turns on the T.V. Not finding anything good he presses play on the DVD player. The first few chords of the Colgate Comedy Hour Theme are heard throughout the house. Glenn quickly turns down the volume as to not wake the two women.*
*He gets up to change the DVD, not wanting to see anymore of Dean or Jerry, but sits back down and watches it.*
Jerry: Ladies and Gentleman...Dean and I rarely do requests, because we never remember what it is we do, BUT! *The audience laughs.*
*Megg who was awoken by the loud outburst of penis Stabile and his orchestra gets up, unable to go back to her restless sleep. She cracks the door to her room just a bit and looks out, watching the skit she has watched time and time again, but this time it just seems different, like they're doing it just for her. She opens the door wider and leans against the door casing and watches the T.V. over Glenn's head.*
*Glenn finds a comfortable spot, even though he generally feels uncomfortable watching Dean on the screen singing and dancing with Jerry.*
I could never compare...I'm just Glenn Benedict, no Jerry Lewis, or let alone her idol, Dean Martin. So, why did she pick me, if not just for that stupid promise.
Glenn: I'd never be what she wanted...
*He gets tired of watching it and gets up and turns it off. He turns to go to the kitchen but does a double take as he sees somebody standing in the bedroom door. He stops on his way to the kitchen for his glass of water.*
*Megg walks over to him and puts her arms around him.*
Megg: Glenn, You're everything I've ever wanted and more. For four years I sat and wondered if you wanted me too. I tortured myself day and night with that constant wondering. Sometimes I would tell myself I wasn't good enough, sometimes I would tell myself to just say it and if you said no it wouldn't be the end of the world. The truth of the matter is, it would have been to me, because you are the only person I have truly cared for. Not the person on the screen, the shadow encapsulated in time...Glenn, from that first moment we struck up a conversation...I knew that one way or another I had to have you...I have no regrets. Going back in time has been a very thrilling experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world, but just know that no matter where I go, I'll always come home to you...
*She kisses him and then looks in his eyes. She turns to go back into the bedroom but Glenn grabs her arm and looks into her eyes, searching them to ensure she had told the truth. Glenn pulls her close and kisses her passionately. Megg pulls away after a moment and they share a loving glance. Megg walks back into her bedroom and Glenn floats to the kitchen for that forgotten glass of water.*
***Dean and Jerry***
Jerry: But we can't call it quits now Paul! Not just because you can't get the girl!
Dean: The work will be no good...
Jerry: You'll soon forget about her and forget the whole thing...don't talk like that Paul...please!
Dean: Jer...She may not mean much to the world, but she is[/b] mine!
Jerry: *studies Dean's face, hoping that it's just a joke.* Just reconsider, won't you Paul? *he walks out.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 2, 2007 1:41:55 GMT -5
*Kim lays in her room and stares at the ceiling. Her eyes glaze over from time to time as thoughts of her future and past knock into each other, sending her stomach into flip-flops. She runs her fingers over her temples and down her cheeks, taking a deep sigh*
Kim: I suppose I'll have to get back to work and--
*She sits up and runs her finger through her hair*
Kim: I wonder what'll happen to the time machine...We couldn't possibly break such a rare machine...but we can't keep it--it'll be too much of a temptation
*She scoffs as the wonders continue to pile*
Kim: And we surely can't give it to anyone else, who knows how dangerous that could be...
*She lays back down and props a pillow under her head*
Kim: I'll just leave that ordeal up to Megg; she'll know what to do...
*She looks over at the clock and sighs*
1:30
Kim: I'm not nearly as tired as I should be at this time of morning. I think I'll go take a walk and vent for a while...get my mind off things.
*Kim takes her coat and peaks through the door crack, checking to see if maybe Glenn or Megg are still up. She looks around and notices Glenn sleeping on the couch and Megg's door shut so she walks out and turns around to close her bedroom door; she walks over to the front door and quietly closes it, walking down the steps to the exit when Mrs. Flannigan appears with her arms crossed. Startled, Kim jumps at the sight of the big, brawny woman.*
Kim: Oh! Mrs. Flannigan--I'm sorry, did my roommates wake you?
Mrs. Flannigan: No, but I feel as though I should speak with you about your living arrangements with them.
Kim: What do you mean?
*Mrs Flannigan walks to her apartment door and invites Kim in for a cup of tea. Kim accepts and the two walk in; Mrs. Flannigan walks to the kitchen sink for the tea pot and Kim sits down at the table, awaiting what Mrs. Flannigan has to say.*
Kim: So you were saying--
*Mrs. Flannigan puts the pot on the stove and looks to Kim*
Mrs. Flannigan: There's been talk of Megg running around with some mystery man while she's dating this other--other--
*She takes a deep sigh*
Mrs. Flannigan: I don't like it; and I don't think you should be living with a woman who's involved with two men at once...it isn't proper.
Kim: Oh, Mrs. Flann--
Mrs. Flannigan: Call me Anne
(My fingers were getting tired)
*Kim smiles politely and looks to Anne*
Kim: Anne--the woman she's living with, Glenn, is her fiance'...the man she wa--
*Anne gasps*
Anne: Two men?! That's horrid....She doesn't sound like a pleasant girl to be around...I hear her shouting at you, too, poor thing, and you...a single woman going through a terrible divorce...
*The woman tsks as Kim sits in her chair, uneasy, getting flustered because the woman isn't listening to a word she's saying*
Kim: It's all right, really, Mrs. Flannigan--I'm slowly getting back on my feet and I have a job...I've been away from it for so long--but I'll get some income coming in soon...I didn't want to tell her, but I plan on moving out...that is until I have the money saved up.
Anne: Is she seeing this mystery man, still?
Kim: No...she left him this evening, actually...
*Anne smirks and tends to her pot*
Anne: Oh is that so?
*Kim sighs and looks at the wall, admiring her lovely set of collected china*
Kim: Yes...I feel as though now that she's become serious with Glenn, and they're soon to be married, I should take the hint and start my life over...this time taking away the crutch and trying to live on my own...maybe I could forget about him
*Anne fills up the teacups and lays one down in front of Kim, and one for herself*
Anne: What happend, if you don't mind me asking?
*Kim blows on her tea and dances her finger across the rim; sitting back she smiles weakly, as if remembering it all and telling it as though it were a story*
Kim: He was wonderful...I've loved him for so long and I--
*Anne giggles and takes a sip of her tea*
Anne: And you finally got up the nerve to ask him?
*Kim chuckles and continues to rub the top rim of the teacup*
Kim: You could say that.... He was wonderful and so sweet. The way he asked me to marry him was just heavenly; I couldn't have dreamt it better.
Anne: So what happened? Did he cheat on you?
Kim: No....
*Kim shifts position in her chair and looks to Anne, as if to tell a secret. Anne leans in, eager to hear what she has to say*
Kim: Have you ever felt like the person you're with could achieve something greater--something better if only you would step back and let them be?
*Anne leans back and looks to Kim as if she were crazy, then takes another sip of her tea*
Anne: You left him because of that?!
Kim: I left him because I couldn't interfere wi--
*Kim stops herself immediately and leans back with a deep sigh. She hesitates for a moment, but decides to go through with it*
What harm could it do?
Kim: Mrs. Flannigan...I left him because I couldn't interfere with history...
Anne: What's that?
Kim: Megg and I found a time machine and we--
Anne: You found it?!
Kim: ...What?
Anne: My husband built a time machine years ago...
*She laughs and leans forward*
Anne: I was so obsessed with Clark Gable at the time...my husband didn't trust me with the blasted thing so he hid it...
*She takes a deep sigh and smiles*
Anne: I can't believe you found it.... Who was your beau?
Kim: Gary Cooper.
*Anne gasps and throws her hand over her mouth; she looks to Kim then starts giggling*
Anne: You sure did catch a whopper then, didn't you?
*Kim takes a deep sigh and smiles*
Kim: Yes...but Megg and I made a promise not to interfere with history; I had to leave him because of that.
Anne: Oooooh, that catch 22, hmm?
Kim: What?
Anne: The "You can have your dream man, but you can't get romantically involved because of history"
Kim: Yeah...I still don't know what to do; but I can't go on living with this sickness of "did I do the right thing or didn't I?"
Anne: If you want my advice...
*Kim shakes her head weakly and looks down at her tea*
It's no use...I know what you're going to say; it's just like everyone else. "You did right, you can't mess with history. Just drop all your feelings, all your dreams and learn to live with regret"
Anne: You made a terrible mistake.
*Kim looks up*
Kim: What?
Anne: Go back to him, kiddo. Who cares if you change history? What good has it done you right now? He's been long forgotten; folks don't even know what Old Hollywood is about anymore let alone know who Gary Cooper is. If you're heart is telling you to go back to him...listen to it. Go back to him and never leave his side. Even if he doesn't become an actor or history does change...
Kim: Is that what you'd do?
Anne: If it were me...I'd go back to my Clark Gable...but I made the decision to let him go a long time ago and I still regret it...don't let that be your fate, honey.
*Kim sighs, still unsure of what to do*
Kim: What about the promise we made? Wha--
Anne: Go talk it over with your friend...but if I were you I'd tell her to butt out.... Go get your beau, kiddo...and don't let anyone stand in your way of that dream.
*Inspired, Kim walks out of the woman's apartment and bursts through Megg's living room, waking Glenn. She slams open Megg's door and shouts*
Kim: Megg!
*Megg shoots out of bed and looks to Kim*
Megg: Kim...wha--
Kim: We have to talk...
*Anne stands in the doorway and watches the whole thing, just relishing in the moment and soaking up all the gossip for her friends. Glenn looks to her and gives her the eye. Anne quickly walks back to her apartment.*
Kim: I'm going back, Megg...
*Groggy and miffed, Megg shoots back to Kim*
Megg: Going back where?
Kim: To Gary.
*Megg throws the covers off of herself and looks to Kim*
Megg: You can't do that! What about history changing?!
Kim: I have to at least make an attempt to be happy, Megg...I can't just let him go so easily. And it wouldn't be so bad...I mean, I'd just be in replace of Rocky--
Megg: You still can't go back though, Kim.
Kim: Why not? It's--
Megg: More damage could be done--he could quit acting altogether for you...then where would you be?
Kim: Happy! That's where I'd be! And I wouldn't be living in a prison of my own emotions, either!
Megg: What about all the fans of his today, Kim? What about them? Their memories will vanish and there will be NOTHING left.
Kim: At least I'd have him, Megg! At least I'd--
Megg: You're just so selfish you can't even see it, can you? It's all about you--what Kim wants, what Kim feels, what Kim needs--well I'm sick of it! If you wannt break the promi--
Kim: It was a stupid promise anyways!! Promises don't mean anything now-a-days! It's just something stupid people say to earn their trust then backstab th--
*Amazed at what's spitting out of her mouth, Kim stops and looks to Megg*
Megg: That's just it, isn't it? You just wanted to backstab me, right?
*Kim calms down, and in a softer tone*
Kim: No, Megg, that's not what I meant...
Megg: What do I care if you change history with him? It doesn't affect me. But you'll have to live with the regret of losing your friend over some stupid decision....
At least I'd be able to cope with that regret....it's better than living in regret of losing the man I love...you should know about that feeling...it isn't a stranger to you.
*Kim walks out of the room and closes her bedroom door; she lays down on the bed and throws a pillow over her head, more frustrated, more confused and more angry than before she left. Realizing she's just drowning in her emotions; coming up for air, looking for any sign of hope, hope that still remains for that dream; but she comes to the understanding that there won't be anyone to save her...not this time. This is where she ends, this is where her dream must die as well. With one final sob...she takes her last breath and buries her dream, and with it...her heart.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 2, 2007 18:08:58 GMT -5
Wow, this was the worst update in the history of all my updates. This one completely wrote itself and screwed up my whole plan!! YOU STUPID FINGERS!! IF ONLY YOU DIDN'T GROW BACK I'D CHOP YOU INTO A ZILLION PIECES AND FEED THEM TO MY PET LEPRECHAUN!!!!
...Is this why I'm not liked?
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 2, 2007 18:10:53 GMT -5
lol, This is the first time I ever screwed myself up. Kim, you're a stupid writer...stop ruining my story!!!!
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Post by Ajax on May 2, 2007 18:21:27 GMT -5
Aww, I loved it. I like Anne, and her being obsessed with Clark Gable, however, you didn't stick up for me and say that I was dating Dean Martin...now watch her it be like.. Kim: Well, the mystery man...well, it's Dean Martin...She left Dean to be with Glenn... Anne: Good! Besides, he's nothing compared to that Frank Sinatra! He's dreamy! LOL! You can change it if you want...I don't care lol, it's your story, but I loved it and I am ready to update
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 2, 2007 18:24:18 GMT -5
Oh gosh! Pally!! I just altered it completely... lol, Sorry...go read it again ;D
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Post by Ajax on May 2, 2007 20:14:38 GMT -5
Glenn: *standing in front of the couch, he looks towards the door that Kim just burst through and then turns his head to Megg's bedroom door where she's standing in the doorway.* What was all that about?
Megg: *sighs* She's going back...she's changing history...*she cries out of anger. She balls her hands into fists.* I've warned her...I've tried to tell her that she can't do this, it could be detrimental...but she won't listen...
*Glenn walks over to Megg and wraps his arms around her, comforting her and wiping a tear away.*
Glenn: Just know that you tried with all you had, and that at least you're keeping your promise...
Megg: *gasps*
Glenn: What's wrong? *gives her a worried look*
Megg: Where's the time machine?
Glenn: In the closet, where we usually keep it...why?
Megg: *still crying, she breaks free of his embrace* Because, there's something I have to do....
*She whips open the closet door and hurriedly drags the time machine out.*
*Glenn stands in the doorway watching her, trying to figure out just what she has to do.*
*She goes through all the clothes in her closet and grabs a dress. She throws it on, brushes her hair and grabs her bag.*
Glenn: What are you doing?
Megg: I’m going to erase myself!
Glenn: What?! You can’t do that!
Megg: Not like that…I’m going to remove myself from the memory of Martin and Lewis.
Glenn: Are you sure you want to do that?
Megg: I have to, then you’ll be sure…I know you doubt me, Glenn…I can tell…
Glenn: You don’t have to do this for me, Megg.
Megg: If not for you, then for me…
*She gives him a peck on the lips and gets in the time machine. She presses the button to take her back to 1946. Her first day there, only this time without Kim.*
*She lands back in their hotel room. She looks around and finds no trace of Kim.*
Megg: Okay, so I guess she doesn’t appear unless I brought her back with me…
*She hears something at the door, she sees the paper slide under it again.*
Megg: *grins* It’s working…but wait…I could just go…
*She gets back in the time machine*
Megg: I think I’ll go to the studio…*She presses the button to take her back to the day she, Dean, and Jerry had the publicity photos done.*
*The machine rests safely in her dressing room. She locks the door, not wanting anyone to find her, especially Dean or Jerry.*
*She walks over to the vanity and finds the pictures that they signed just for fun for each other. She grabs them and a few of the pictures she was able to get from the photographer. She looks over them and her heart breaks.*
We had such great times…the three of us…I shouldn’t have come here…I can’t keep these…
*She looks over the pictures once more. She decides to take them anyways, as a memento of an experience that she’ll never forget.*
Megg: I have to go get that application now…
*She puts the pictures in her purse and steps inside the time machine. She looks at the application for the contest, which she had brought with her. She looks at the place where the application is to be turned in. She presses a button to take her to a different day.*
*She walks inside of a room and finds huge boxes full of papers.*
Megg: I’ll never find them at this rate!
Man: Did you hear that?!
Other man: Yeah…let’s go check it out…
*Megg runs back to the time machine and heads back to the day she got the application.*
Megg: I know what I’ll do…
*She watches as the application slides under the door again. She takes it and puts it in her purse.*
Megg: I just won’t turn it in…
*She gets back in the time machine and thinks to herself*
I’ve got to see if it works…
*She presses a button to take her to 1950. She lands in a hotel room. She calls down to the desk and asks what room Martin and Lewis are staying in.*
Clerk: 1410…ma’am…
Megg: Thank you…
*She grabs her bag and hides the time machine, hoping that she didn’t land in an occupied room. She walks down the hall and finds room 1410. She knocks on the door.*
Dean: Just a moment…*he puts a dressing robe on and answers the door.*
Megg: Dean!
Dean: *gives her a puzzled look* Can I help you miss?
Megg: You don’t know who I am?
Dean: Not in the slightest…
Megg: *relieved that it worked and heartbroken all at the same time bites her upper lip, trying to hold back the tears* Sorry, I must…I have the wrong…*looks into Dean’s beautiful brown eyes* the wrong room…
Dean: *smiles politely but gives her a look like she’s crazy* Oh, sorry miss…*he closes the door.*
*Megg stands outside of the door and the tears begin. She walks away back to the room where the time machine is. She gets in and goes back to Glenn. Her cheeks stained with tears.*
*She lands in the bedroom. She puts the time machine back and takes the pictures and application out of her purse and hides them in her top dresser drawer under some clothes.*
*She walks out to greet Glenn.*
Glenn: *notices the tear stained cheeks* I’m sorry…
Megg: *wipes at her eyes* Don’t be…It was something I had to do…
Glenn: Did you even say goodbye?
Megg: No…It would have made it that much harder…
*She walks over to the couch and sits down, the tears begin to fall again. Glenn walks over and lays his head on her shoulder. She puts her arm around his shoulders.*
Glenn: I love you…*he turns his eyes to her.*
Megg: *sniffles* Glenn…let’s get married…before we go to Mexico…
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 3, 2007 0:25:34 GMT -5
*Kim nearly falls off into dreamland when Megg opens the door somewhat loudly to wake her up*
Megg: Kim...
Kim: Huh?
Megg: Kim, it's time...
*Groggy, Kim squints to look up, the words are somewhat hazy at first, but as she begins to wake more fully she sits up quickly; her heart pounding*
Kim: Now?
*Megg nods*
Kim: Why can't I do i--
Megg: I just did it...now it's your turn.
*Megg walks out. Kim sits on the bed and runs her hand over her cheeks, taking a deep sigh*
I wouldn't have to see him...I wouldn't have to see anyone, really...I'd just have to walk around for a while until the time comes where I would have been interviewed by John...
*She opens her drawers and throws on a casual dress; though it doesn't fit the era perfectly, it isn't too noticeable*
I'll only be there for a couple hours, anyways...
*She throws it on and walks to her vanity to spruce herself up real quick. After a few moments she opens her door and walks out. She sees Megg and Glenn sitting on the couch talking, but she walks past quickly, not wanting to interrupt. She walks over to the time machine and punches in the date. The machine comes to a halt and she walks out.*
Kim: So what do I do now? I can't meet up with John...because that would be meeting him all over again...
*She takes a deep sigh and walks down to a nearby cafe'. She sits down at a booth and awaits patiently for the waitress to arrive. Lost in thought once again, Kim gazes out the window and watches the passer byers.*
Waitress: Good afternoon; can I get you anything before your meal?
*Kim looks up and smiles*
Kim: Oh, no thank you, just a water would be fine...
*The waitress nods and walks away. Kim looks toward the entrance and watches as the people walk in and walk out. She looks back down at the table and plays with the napkin when she hears his voice.... Her heart begins to pound; knowing he doesn't know who she is, she still can't bear to see him so she opens the menu and crouches behind it. The waitress walks over and sets down her glass of water and asks what she'd like for a main dish; Kim keeps crouched behind her menu, trying to ignore the woman; the waitress continues to ask Kim what she'd like, but Kim tries to shoo the woman away.*
Waitress: Ma'am, do you want a main dish or not?
*Kim sighs and sets down her menu*
Kim: Just a club sandwich, please.
*The woman nods and walks away. Half expecting Gary to come sit next to her but knowing he'll just pass her by with no memory that she even exists, she places her hand over her cheek and props her head up, continuing to play with the napkin. Her eyes follow his stride and she sighs, missing that tall, bean-polish body that used to hold hers in the cool moonlight on the pier...*
Feels like a hundred years ago...
*She chuckles to herself and rolls her eyes*
Kim: No...only 79 years ago.
*She looks over and sees him sitting at another table nearby. The waitress walks over and sets down the plate full of food; Kim looks at it and shakes her head*
Kim: I'm sorry, I've lost my appetite...
*She lays down a dollar on the table and stands up*
Kim: But thank you anyways...
*Kim stands up and walks toward the door. She stops dead in her tracks when she hears her name being called. She turns around and looks*
Kim: Gary?
*He smiles excitedly and stands up from his booth, walking up to her.*
Gary: I knew it was you...
*He gently takes her by the hand and pulls her close. Confused, Kim pulls away*
Kim: Gary, how do you--
*She stands back in a daze and runs her finger through her hair*
Kim: I punched in the date--I did what I was supposed to do...-- What day is it?
Gary: What are you talking about?
Kim: Gary, please, just answer me; what day is it today?
Gary: It's the same day as you left...
*He pulls her close and runs his index finger down her cheek, smiling*
Gary: I'm glad you came back.
Kim: You mean...this isn't February?
Gary: No, it's April--Kim, are you feeling all right?
*Taking every ounce of strength in her bones not to collapse in his arms, she looks to the door*
Kim: No, I--Gary, I have to leave, I can't do this. The reason I came back was to have you forget me...
Gary: Oh Kim, you can't mean it--I thought you came back--I thought yo--
Kim: No! ...Gary, I came to erase your memory of me...I still have--
*With each no, her heart grows colder. Gary gazes into her eyes and gives her a dead serious look. She's seen this look so many times on screen, but he's never actually given the look to her. Now she knows why the bad guys always crouch and run at the raised brow*
Gary: Now you listen and you listen good; I have been knocked around, shoved around, bruised, kicked and knocked out quite a few times...but none of that has ever compared to the pain I felt when you told me you weren't coming back...
*Kim goes to speak but he continues*
Gary: I'd give up anything to make sure you're truly happy, Kim, you know that...but I won't lose you again. I don't care about my career, I don't care about who I may become...the only thing I do care about is who I'll become with you. If it's just a matter of changing history...then you have to believe me when I say I'd give up everything even if you do leave; because when I'm not with you...
*He moves in closer and runs his hand along her neck*
Gary: When I'm not near you...I'm completely lost. My life doesn't exist without you...But if you say there's another man, then I could understand--
Kim: No, there's no other man...
Gary: Then if you can stand here and tell me that you're happier in the future when you're not here with me, then I'll let you go and never say a word; I'll continue living life as I would have, trying my best to forget you...but Kim, if there's any ounce of love left in your heart for me ...please, don't leave.
*Kim flashes her future before her. Stepping out of the time machine with the remains of her broken heart torn into a million pieces in her hands; having to cope with the pain in her heart, knowing she erased his memory and is, now, the only one who feels the pain; he wouldn't feel that hurt...not now, because his memory's been altered, but she'd have to live with it forever; tornmenting pain and regret.*
I can't go back feeling like I had...that isn't a way of life! It's a prison...who cares if I'm selfish? I couldn't bear living a life like a zombie...
Kim: I'll do it, Gary...I'll stay
*His eyes brighten up and he searches her eyes, smiling proudly*
Gary: Say it again...
*She laughs and throws her arms around his neck*
Kim: I'll stay! I'll stay forever and never leave you again.
*He picks her up and twirls her around; the entire place begins to clap and cheer. They both look to each other and smile, sharing a passionate kiss.*
(DON'T complain about the stupidest ending in history. I have worked over 5 hours to put this dumb thing together and I will NOT put up with complaints. You don't like the sappiness? Then step away from the tree...)
***Megg and Glenn***
*While the two cuddle, Megg looks to the clock*
Megg: I wonder what's taking her so long...
Glenn: She's probably just shopping.
*Megg laughs*
Megg: That's your excuse for everything, isn't it?
Glenn: No...it's just known to be fact for women...
*Megg laughs and cuddles next to Glenn*
Megg: I love you...
*Glenn gives a half smile*
I hope she knows it's me, Glenn...and not Dean ...
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Post by Ajax on May 3, 2007 19:07:22 GMT -5
(Who said I ever complained about any of your posts or sappiness? You know that I love sappiness just as much as you do!)
***Megg and Glenn, Newlyweds***
*Megg and Glenn walk out of the chapel under a rainstorm of rice*
*The two of them get inside of a limo and are whisked away to the airport, their bags in the back of the limo, all packed and ready to be shipped to Mexico.*
*The two stand on the seat, hanging out of the sunroof, waving to all of their well-wishers, friends, and famiy. Once they're out of view, they sit back down. They snuggle close to each other. Glenn opens a bottle of champagne and pours each of them a glass. Megg takes hers and they click glasses, making a toast.*
Megg: I can't believe it...
Glenn: *kisses her* Me either...and in a few hours we'll be in Mexico...
Megg: Just promise me you won't be doing too much work on our honeymoon!
Glenn: Of course not...*he takes her hand and squeezes it softly.*
*She sips more of her champagne and then lays her head on his shoulder*
I've waited for this moment all my life...but I just can't stop thinking about Dean...I wonder if he's moved on as well...I mean...of course he doesn't remember me....and Kim...that wire she sent...
Glenn: *Catches the worried look on her face.* What's wrong?
Megg: Oh...just wondering about Kim...it's too bad that she couldn't make it...We always promised...*she scoffs, still bitter about that promise thing.*
Glenn: *wraps his arm around her shoulders, her head still on his. He gently kisses the top of her head.* Don't worry...you can wire her back when we get to Mexico.
Megg: *sighs* I suppose...
*The limo pulls up to the airport. The two of them get out and enter the airport. A porter brings their bags along. They walk up to a desk and they go through all of the necessary precautions and arrangements. Glenn presents the woman behind the counter with the tickets. She does all of the necessary things she has to do and hands them back to Glenn. She gives Megg and Glenn a friendly smile and says, "Enjoy your flight."*
Glenn: *smiles* Thank you!
Megg: *smiles back at the woman and walks away from the counter with Glenn.*
*They walk over to a waiting area and Megg has a seat.*
Glenn: I'll be right back...I'm going to go claim our bags.
Megg: Alright. *she sits and watches the people pass by, lost in thought.* It's your wedding day, and the last thing you should be thinking about is the man you left to marry the man you currently married...He's moved on Megg, he has no idea who you are...
*Glenn returns with the bags just in time to hear the announcer.*
Announcer: Flight 255 for Mexico now boarding.
Megg: Well, that's us...
*Glenn carries their bags to the gate and they board the plane. They find their seats and they both take them. The stewardess and the captain both make their important announcements and the flight gets under way.*
Glenn: You doing alright? *notices Megg paling*
Megg: Oh...I'll be fine...just a little afraid to fly is all...I've never done it before..
Glenn: Well, just close your eyes and pretend it's the time machine...*he stops and thinks that maybe that might be a bad idea, but realizes that he can't take his words back.*
Megg: *gives him a soft kiss on the lips and then rests her head on his shoulder. She closes her eyes and dreams about the day she met Dean.*
*Glenn rests his head on hers and closes his eyes as well, dreaming of their future together.*
***A Few Months in Mexico.***
*Megg and Glenn have been married only a few months. They can't leave Mexico, since it's actually where Glenn is working on a very important archaeological dig, and also doubled as their honeymoon destination. Megg and Glenn have been having a tough time of things, Megg thinking Glenn spends too much time at the excavation and out on the town after work, and not enough with her. Glenn still carries around a certain jealousy concerning Megg's relationship with Dean. He suspects her of still having feelings for him.*
Megg: I'm just saying...I'm sick of staying here all the time, in this hotel room.
Glenn: Then go out, go do something while I'm gone, go meet someone!
Megg: How can I go out? You spend all of our money going out with your buddies after you're done working. Glenn...we're barely making it in this place...we could wait until rent comes due again and then move into something smaller...
Glenn: I'm not moving! I enjoy it here!
Megg: *grabs their bank statements and throws them on the coffee table in front of him* There it is Glenn, in black and white...and mostly red...WE CAN'T AFFORD THIS LIFESTYLE ANYMORE!
Glenn: But I'm sure Dean could!
Megg: *gives him a look that could kill* What does he have to do with this?!
Glenn: Oh, admit it Megg, you only married me because you were too worried about that promise...too worried about pride to actually marry the man you love!
Megg: I love you Glenn, YOU!
Glenn: No you don't Megg. Sometimes, when I enter a room, you look at me in a disappointed manner as if you were expecting it to be him...sometimes....in your sleep...you cry out for him...Megg, I know you love him...It's painfully obvious.
Megg: And you haven't been in love with someone else before?
Glenn: I have, but that's besides the point...
Megg: No, it isn't Glenn. It's my point exactly. No matter what, you can't unknow a person...you can't take away the impact that someone has had on you. Like it or not, you've been changed!
Glenn: *Sits silent, not knowing what to say.*
Megg: *more calmly than before* Glenn...I'm sorry, but, I'm always going to have...a...a timeless love for Dean...He's one of those people as well Glenn...
Glenn: *sighs* I'm sorry too Megg...I didn't mean to fly off the handle...and in fact, the first thing tomorrow, we're going to pack up and go back to the United States!
Megg: But...being part of this excavation means so much to you...you don't have to do this just to prove anything to me...
Glenn: My marriage means more. *He looks in her eyes, she looks hurt still, yet there is a glimmer of love in them, although he's not sure if it's for him or Dean.*
*The next day comes and finds the two of them, happy once more, on a plane back to the United States, back to their small apartment in New York where they can live happily.*
Three Years Later, Some Grief and Some Joy, but more grief...
*Megg sits on the couch, Glenn is in the bedroom doing something. She looks to the room.*
Megg: Ya know...I haven't read anything since we got back from Mexico...
Glenn: Well, read something....
*She walks over to the bookshelf and looks through her collection of books and looks over some of Glenn's as well.*
Megg: Beatles, love story, love story, mystery, mystery slash love story, Martin and Lewis....
*She stops, her eyes stuck on the spine of "Dean and Me: A Love Story"*
*She runs her fingers down the embossed letters of the spine of the book. She pulls the book out and stares at the picture.*
Megg: *scoffs* How many times can I read this book?
*She feels the weight of it in her hand. She turns it over and gazes at the older picture of Jerry on the back of the dust cover.*
Megg: How different he looks...*She sighs*
At least it gets different every time I read it...
*She counts the times.* Before I really knew who they were, after I knew what they were all about, and now...after I've met them...
*She takes the dust jacket off, never having been able to read a book with the dust jacket on. She rests her back against the arm of the couch. She crosses her legs and rests the jacket on her leg.*
*She holds the plain grey book in her hands and hesitates before opening it. She gently opens the cover of the book and quickly flips through the front pages and comes to the prologue.*
I've always hated the prologue...why did it have to end that way...I'll never forgive myself for not stepping in and changing it all for them. No one should have to go through that much pain...
*she skips the prologue all together and flips through some more pages. She stops at a page, thinking she saw her name.*
That's impossible...
*She keeps thumbing, but then decides to go back through and find the part where she thought she saw her name.*
She may have been just a lucky fan, but Dean fell for her, and he fell hard. Mrs. Glenn Benedict, Miss Megan Hadden at the time, was the lucky winner of the "Find a Leading Lady Contest" for our first picture, in August of 1946. Dean could get plenty of women, even before he had a dime in his pocket. She definitely wasn't his type, but they hit it off the moment they laid eyes on each other...
*chills run down her spine. She skips ahead a bit.*
I don't think Dean ever got over the fact that she left him. It just wasn't something most women did to Dean Martin, in fact it wasn't something ANY woman did to Dean Martin. My partner had his own reasons for never marrying again after Betty, but I feel that Megg was the biggest one, although you'd never get him to admit it.[/b]
*Her eyes well up with tears.*
Megg: *quietly* He never forgot...it never worked...all this time he's remembered...for 49 years he lived with that pain and torture...
*She looks out into space for a few moments and then realizes.*
If I'm this book, the whole thing has to be different....
*She flips through looking at all of the pictures.*
same, same, *laughs at very early picture of Jerry* same...[/i]
*She stops on page 153.*
Megg: It can't be...
*She studies the pictures, reads the captions.*
Our first picture; Dean and his leading lady.
*She sticks her finger in the page and runs to the bedroom. She sets the book down on the bed and throws open her top drawer. She grabs the yellowed papers.*
Glenn: *gives her a concerned look* Is everything okay?
Megg: *the tears starting to well up in her eyes* Just fine...just....
*She throws the application for the contest back into the drawer, on top of all the clothes, she looks at the pictures.*
*There she is, Dean standing beside her, his arms wrapped around her shoulders and kissing her cheek. Her head thrown back, her eyes closed laughing. She sets that one carefully on top of the dresser and then looks at the other one of Jerry and Dean and herself, the three of their signatures over their pictures. She sets that one on the dresser next to the other one.*
*She grabs the book and flips frantically through it trying to find the page with the pictures on it again. She finds it and the tears begin to stream down her cheeks.*
Glenn: *has been watching this spectacle the whole time.* Are you sure you're okay?
Megg: *not even hearing Glenn. She walks to the dresser with the book and picks up the pictures and compares them to the ones in the book.* It's impossible...it never worked...*the tears come faster now.* It's...
*she looks to Glenn and then back to the pictures, her vison heavily blurred by the tears. She goes to speak once more and faints, falling to the floor, dropping the book and the pictures.*
*Glenn stands up and hurries to Megg's side. He picks her up and puts her on the bed. He looks her over and waits for her to come out of it, knowing that's all he can do. He goes back to the side of the bed, wondering what it was that Megg was making such a big fuss about. He picks up the pictures.*
*His heart breaks as he looks over the pictures. He sets them on the night stand on his side of the bed and sits on the bed.*
*Megg comes out of it.*
Megg: Glenn...it didn't work! It didn't! He remembers!
Glenn: *picks up the pictures and gives them to Megg.* I know...
Megg: You do? *gives him a puzzled look.*
*Glenn gets up and goes to his dresser drawer. He pulls out a bundle of papers. Yellowed and tattered and hands them to Megg.*
Glenn: He sent you a few wires...I never gave them to you...because....well...because I was jealous of him Megg...
Megg: *looks down at the bundle of papers in her lap and sobs.*
Glenn: I'm sorry...*he motions to brush away a tear but she pulls away.* *She sits there silently.*
*They hear a knock on the door.*
*Megg looks to Glenn and then gets up to answer it. She dries her eyes, not wanting anyone to think that there’s any problems.*
Megg: Coming…
*She opens the door and sees Kim*
Megg: Kim? Gary?!
Kim: *barges in to the room.* I didn’t bring him with me…he knows I’m here, and then I told him I’m destroying my time machine…but first, there’s something I have to tell you…
Megg: Yeah?
Kim: Megg…it never worked…You’ve never been erased from Dean’s memory, no matter what we did, history changed!
Megg: I know, Dean never married…I just read it…*she runs to the bedroom and gets the book and hands it to Kim.* You’re in it too…
Kim: *takes it* That’s not all Megg…
Megg: No?
Kim: I’ll be right back…*she leaves the room and walks down the hall a little ways.*
*Glenn comes out of the bedroom and stands beside Megg.*
Glenn: What’s going on here?
Megg: *Shrugs* Kim came to tell me something…
*Kim returns*
Kim: I brought something with me…*she walks to the doorway and makes a “come here” motion with her hand.*
*Dean walks in.*
Megg: *gasps* Dean!
*The two embrace and Dean gives Megg a kiss. She pulls away from Dean and then looks to Glenn.*
Glenn: *nods* Go to him Megg…you belong beside him…not me…
Megg: *motions to Dean that she’ll just be a minute. She walks over to Glenn.* Glenn…
Glenn: You don’t have to say anything…
*Megg takes off her wedding band and hands it back to Glenn.*
Megg: I just want you to know that I’ll never forget you either, Glenn…
Glenn: *holds the ring tightly in his hand. He gives her a soft kiss on the cheek* Or I you…*he looks to Dean* I wish you and Dean all the best…
*Megg returns the kiss on the cheek by kissing him on the cheek. She locks gazes with him for a moment and then walks back over to Dean.*
Dean: We’ll visit sometime Glenn…
Glenn: *nods his agreement* That would be nice…
Megg: *smiles to Glenn and then turns to Kim.* Kim, I’m sorry…I just want to thank you…
Kim: Don’t mention it…I know you’d do the same for me, pally! Well, you two ready?
*Dean and Megg nod.*
Kim: Don’t forget to come visit me and Gary once in awhile too..
Megg: We’d never think of forgetting such a thing!
*Kim walks to her time machine and types in the date to take her back to Gary.*
*Megg and Dean walk to the bedroom and get inside of the time machine.*
Megg: Wait…*she gets out and grabs the picture of Dean kissing her.*
*She gets back into the time machine and hands Dean the picture.*
*He looks it over and then looks over Megg while she’s typing in the date.*
*She turns after typing in the date and looks to Dean.*
Megg: It’s been so long…
Dean: But we can pick up right from where we left off?
*The time machine comes to a halt in the alleyway that it originally left Megg and Kim off at.*
Megg: Of course…
*Megg and Dean step out and look around.*
Dean: Where was it we left off exactly? Oh…that’s right…
*He holds the picture out in front of him and then studies it for a few seconds. He shrugs and then wraps his arms around Megg’s shoulders, standing at her side and gives her a kiss on the cheek. Megg laughs, throwing back her head. She and plants a kiss on Dean’s lips. The two stand there for a moment kissing. The picture falls out of Dean’s grasp while embracing Megg.*
Megg: It feels so good to be back!
*The two pull apart and walk back to the hotel holding hands.*
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