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Post by Ajax on May 21, 2007 1:08:38 GMT -5
*Megg throws her cigarette on the front step and puts her foot on it, snuffing it out. She rings the doorbell and waits for the answer.*
*The door opens*
Megg: Hey sis!
*Her sister steps aside and Megg walks into the house.*
Beth: Megg?
Megg: *nods* The one and only...
Beth: What're you doin' here?
Megg: Well...I just thought I'd get away for awhile from the city...geez, isn't a girl allowed to miss her family?!
Beth: You didn't bring...*snaps her fingers* what's-his-name, did you?
Megg: Bill?
Beth: No...Bob?
Megg: No...Harry?
Beth: Yeah, him...
Megg: *chuckles* Nah....
Beth: Oh...*She sits on the couch and looks up at Megg who is still standing in the middle of the room.*
Megg: Is mother in?
Beth: No, she's out, as usual.
Megg: Oh...*she grabs another cigarette out of her case and sticks the end in her mouth. She searches for the big lighter that she knows her mother used to keep on the mantle but can't find it.*
Beth: *shrugs* I dunno where she moves things to, or maybe one of her boyfriends made off with it.
Megg: *shrugs and takes the cigarette out of her mouth and puts it back in the little case, closing it and putting it back in her little purse.* So, has anything exciting happened?
Beth: There's a new club in town, that's about it.
Megg: And you were just going to let your sister sit at home and not welcome her home? *she gives her a pleading glance.*
Beth: Oh, I suppose....
*They grab their things and head out the door.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 21, 2007 1:29:43 GMT -5
Kim: *Screams* Get your things now, Benjamin! I do not want to ask you again! Mom has a busy schedule to keep and--
*Ben saunters down the stairs and walks past Kim*
Ben: I know, you have one of those "meetings with the big guy." Why don't you just cut the backtalk and come out with it already. Geez, I am almost 9, you know...
*Ben rolls his eyes and scoffs, sitting down at the table next to his dad*
Mike: Yeah honey, he's almost old enough to--
Kim: Oh please, don't start this again; I will not have my boy subjected to these things at such a young age!
Mike: Subjected? At such a young ag--sweetheart, he's 9 years old, he knows his mother is a theif, if you're so worried about it, why not quit?
*The words hover heavily in the air when Kim just laughs it off and walks upstairs*
Kim: You try keeping up this lifestyle...see how easy it is!
*Mike walks to the bottom of the stairsteps and yells to Kim, after she's vanished into the bedroom*
Mike: I know it isn't easy! I used to be in your situation, too, dear! If you don't remember...That is until we had a son; That's when you decided to--
*Kim walks to the railing and leans over*
Kim: When I decided? Hah! I did nothing of the sort and you know it! You almost begged and pleaded me to continue pulling the high stunts; You wanted to stay home where it was safe...being the coward that you are.
*She laughs and walks to the bedroom; Mike seethes with anger and bounds up the stairs after her. She runs to the door quickly to close it, but he throws the door open and grabs her by the neck*
Mike: You know full well that what you just said is a lie. That boy is a good kid and he doesn't deserve a mother so...so--
*Kim sneers and smiles with hatred*
Kim: So, what? So criminal?
*He lets go of her and looks her up and down*
Mike: You're not the woman I married 10 years ago.... I don't know who you are anymore.
*He walks out of the room, slamming the door behind him and walks down to the kitchen where Benjamin is reading the back of the cereal box. Ben looks up*
Ben: You gonna go on that "last run" mom was talking about last night, dad?
*Mike leans up against the kitchen counter and hangs his head; taking a deep sigh*
Mike: I don't know, Ben...I just don't know anymore.
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Post by Ajax on May 21, 2007 2:08:23 GMT -5
*The car stops in front of a modest sized somewhat fancy looking building. Beth parks the car and the two of them get out...*
Megg: Geez, pretty ritzy for this end of town, ain't it?
Beth: Oh, well, we're trying...I know it's nothing like you're used to in the city, but it's the best we've got so far...
Megg: Ah, forget about the city....
Beth: I thought you loved it there.
Megg: I just had to get away for awhile, it's just....too....too crowded...
Beth: Oh, well, stay as long as you like. We kept your room for you. Mom wanted to rent it out, but I wouldn't let her.
Megg: Thanks...I think....
*The two of them enter the modest little building and are seated by a man who looks pretty important to the operation of the place.*
Man: Drinks, Misses?
Beth: Gin
Megg: A Cosmopolitan
*The waiter nods and walks away with his letter pad and pen in hand. He returns in a bit with the drinks and sets them in front of the girls.*
Man: Anything else for now, ladies?
*The two of them shake their heads. The man walks away and the two sisters begin looking around the joint for potentials.*
Beth: *takes a sip of her gin* So, what happened to Harry?
Megg: Oh, we had a fight...
Beth: Another?
Megg: Yeah, but this time he just went too far, and...I left him!
Beth: So you got anyone lined up?
Megg: I'm thinkin' about him over there...*she motions, discreetly over in the direction of some man at some table.*
Beth: Him?! I was thinking more like him...*she motions in the direction of a different man.*
Megg: Him? Ick, he has a mustache!
Beth: Oh, you don't like him because he's not wearing a wedding ring!
Megg: That's right! Because....*she sips her Cosmo and sets down her glass* They pour all of their money into you while their wives sit at home clueless....it doesn't pay to get married, just go for the ones that already are.
Beth: *gasps* You're so....
Megg: *shrugs* It's true! City life really corrupts a poor country girl! *she gets up and takes another swig of her Cosmo, sets the glass down.* But, I'm gonna see if this poor country girl can do some corrupting of her own! *she walks off in the direction of the table of the guy she was looking at.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 21, 2007 12:03:25 GMT -5
*Kim walks down to the kitchen in a hurry and gives Ben a kiss on the cheek*
Kim: Dad will take you to school this morning, Ben; Mom has to go to work.
*Ben rolls his eyes and looks to Mike; Mike nods to Ben, trying to assure him that his mother doesn't know what she's doing, but just give her time, she'll realize what she's missing*
Kim: Mike, Ben has his piano lesson with Mrs. Fulton this afternoon around 3; I have to run to the market to gather some things for dinner so I won't be back until later this evening.
*Mike pulls her in for a kiss but she turns her head*
Kim: What you said hurt me, Mike. I won't be forgiving you so easily this time...
*She releases herself from his embrace and throws her purse around her shoulder, then looks to Mike from the front door*
Kim: Remember, piano lesson at 3...
*Mike takes a sigh and nods weakly. Kim closes the door tight and walks down the street*
Ben: Dad...
*Mike watches Kim walk down the street from the kitchen window*
Mike: Yeah?
Ben: Are you and mom gonna get a divorce?
*Mike looks to Ben shocked*
Mike: No, Ben, why would you think that?
Ben: Mom says it to herself a lot; She says you just don't understand and that you're trying to make her life hard. Is that true?
*Mike bends down in front of Ben and takes his hands, looking into his eyes with all seriousness*
Mike: I love your mother, Ben, but she just needs room to realize what she's doing is wrong. I can't force her to quit, but I promise you...I'll never divorce her.
...But I can't speak for her...
*Ben looks down and picks at his cereal with his spoon, not very convinced
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Post by Ajax on May 21, 2007 12:28:49 GMT -5
*Megg sits down at the man's table. He's still talking to a male friend who is on the other side of him. Megg grabs his cigarette from between his fingers, takes a puff, looks at it, and snuffs it out in the ashtray.*
Man: *looks her over* Well...hello there...
Megg: *She gives him a flirty smile*
Man: You talk?
Megg: Of course I talk, doesn't everbody?!
Man: But everybody don't dance...
Megg: I ain't everybody!
Man: I'd say! *He stands up and takes her hand, leading her out onto the dance floor.* A pretty little thing like you have a name?
*They make conversation while dancing about*
Megg: Nah, my parents never bothered. You got a name?
Man: Yeah, Jimmy...
Megg: I'm Megan, but mostly just called Megg...
Jimmy: A beautiful name
Megg: I've heard that line before...*she gets a look at the door just in time to see a group of people coming in, before she's turned around by Jimmy.*
Jimmy: I bet a girl like you'se heard 'em all...
Megg: No, just quite a few. *She gets turned so she is facing the door again. A man steps out of the shadows, she can just make out his face. Her eyes are glued to him.* *mumbles* I bet he's got a few new ones...
Jimmy: Huh?
Megg: Oh, nothing...*Still staring at the man who just stepped out of the shadows and is now making his way, with his friends, across the room.*
*They sit at a table, not far from where Megg picked up Jimmy. Jimmy walks Megg back to his table and he sits down.*
Megg: Thanks for the dance...*she turns and goes back to her table.*
Beth: Who was he?
Megg: I dunno, some Jimmy fella, he talks too much!
Beth: One of them, huh?
Megg: Yeah, but did you see what just came in?
Beth: Did I just see what came in?! Of course!
Megg: Beauty before age! *She gets up to walk over to his table but is pulled back down by Beth.*
Beth: I believe the saying goes, "Age before beauty," so be my guest!
*Megg makes a face at Beth and stands back to make her way over the man's table. Just as she makes her way away from her own table and to the next, the group at the table stands up, walks to the far part of the club, and disappears. Megg walks back to her table and sits down.*
*Beth laughs heartily at her.*
Megg: Geez, I've never had 'em run away from me before!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 21, 2007 13:35:26 GMT -5
*Kim looks at her watch nervously and hastens her pace toward her destination.*
Kim: I hope they haven't started without me...
*She arrives at the club and walks into the darkly lit room; She walks into the haze of smoke and moves her way to the back corner of the club. She sits down at the table and bangs the table twice with her index finger*
Kim: Put me down for a game.
*The man deals a hand to Kim and shoves it to her side. He leans back in his chair and chuckles*
Man: So your husband decided to fold, eh, Kim?
Kim: Oh, he's gotta watch the kid...
*Her disrespect for both her husband and her son doesn't quite bother her as much as it had in the beginning; She's learned to cut her heart in two - One side for Mike and Ben, the other completely shaded black with her criminal tendencies; The two knock up against each other sometimes, but she fights for all it's worth to keep them separate. She knows one of them will begin to consume the other half, but which half? She's about to find out. She looks to a small, nervous guy across the table and positions herself on the chair, holding all her cards in one hand*
Kim: What's with the new guy?
*The whole table is silent; Kim throws down her cards and looks at each one of them*
Kim: What gives, fellas? Why so glum?
*The head man takes a peak at his cards, then fixing his eyes on Kim and says in a gruff, low tone*
Boss: We have another deal to-night...
Kim: I figured; What's the beef?
*The boss looks around the table and smirks*
Boss: Bill over here wants in--
*Everyone looks to Bill, heaping on the nervousness*
Boss: He has to prove he's worthy to be in our little hot spot, so we've made him a deal.
Kim: A deal, eh? Well, if he makes it out alive then I wish him the best of luck.
*Kim looks back to her cards and arranges them in their right positions*
Bill: B-best of luck a-after? I'll need all the luck I can get before and during!
*Kim looks him dead in the eye*
Kim: Luck before and during, my dear friend, don't exist. On your first run you're completely alone with not a inch of goodness on your side; Luck is too fearful of the first run. You'll need the luck afterward to make sure you stay alive once they've caught you.
*Bill looks to one of the other members and stutters, terrified*
Bill: Once they've caught me? Who's gonna catch me? I ain't gonna get caught!
Man #2: Everyone gets caught the first time.
Bill: Did you?
*Bill looks to the head guy; The man fixes his eyes on his cards and ignores Bill. Bill looks to Kim; But she ignores him as well*
Man #2: The boss got caught his first time; but Kim bailed him out. She's the only one who's ever beaten the game and lived to tell about it.
*The boss looks to man # 2 and says in a angry authoritative tone*
Boss: Make him shut up or I'll save him the grief and kill him myself.
*Bill looks to the boss with wide eyes and looks back to his deck, completely silent*
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Post by Ajax on May 22, 2007 0:20:38 GMT -5
Megg: I wonder what they're up to...
Beth: Shh! Don't go arrousing suspicions, the last thing we need is an angry mob trying to lynch us.
Megg: *shrugs* I guess I just can't help it...I'll be back....I'm gonna go touch up my face...*She grabs her bag and stands up.* Make yourself useful and have some men lined up for me by the time I get back, won't ya?!
Beth: Yeah, yeah...is that all you think about?
Megg: Well, for the most part...*she walks away and down the little dimly lit hall to the powder rooms.*
*She stops, thinking she just saw people at a table out of the corner of her eye. She turns and looks and sees nothing. She turns back around and sees the same thing. She turns towards that side and notices a small hole in the wall. She walks up to the wall and looks into the hole.*
That's the man...the man I was going to ask to dance...and all those people, the ones that disappeared with him...except her...oh well, she's probably his girl, and she don't look too nice to tangle with...good thing that dance was scratched off my card.
*She turns around to walk to the powder room and runs smack-dab into a man built like a brick wall. She wavers and finally regains her stance.*
Man: What were you doin' there?
Megg: Oh, I was...nothing...I was just on my way to the powder room....to touch up...my powder...
Man: You didn't see people playin' cards did ya?
Megg: *shakes head no* Nope, not a single card game goin' on in that little room there....
Man; *snaps his fingers* I shouldn't a said that...look, you've seen too much...*he grabs her by the arm.*
Megg: Let go of me! I'll scream!
*The man pulls out a gun.*
Megg: Or I won't....
*She opens her mouth to do it and the man thrusts the gun into her back and covers her mouth with his hand. They continue down the little dimly lit hallway and in a little door. She's thrust to the floor at the feet of the man who she wanted to beg a dance from. She stands up and brushes herself off.*
Megg: Easy brother, you know how much this dress cost?
Boss: What's goin' on here? *he throws his cards face down on the table and looks to the woman standing beside him.*
Man: Well, boss, I found this girl here, spying on us...
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 22, 2007 0:51:37 GMT -5
*Man # 2, who's name is Jeff, looks up to the woman and scoffs*
Jeff: Some spy, eh Dino? Whaddya' say we's snap her--
*Dino looks to him sharply and sneers*
Dino: You lay off'a her, you hear me?
*Megg tries to wiggle free of the mans firm grasp, but he only digs his fingers in deeper to her skin.*
Dino: Let her go, Danny...
Danny: But boss, she'll run awa--
*Dino looks to her and smiles charmingly, with a hint of wickedness*
Dino: Nah, she won't run away...will ya' sweetheart?
*Megg looks to him and smiles sweetly*
Megg: No sir, I had no intentions...
Dino: See that, Daniel? She said she had no intentions...Why don't you let her go...
*Dino looks to Megg and smiles*
Dino: She can come sit on my lap...
*Megg hesitates for a moment*
He's very handsome, but I can't sit on this man's lap! I don't even know him! Though...I don't really have any other choice...
*She thrusts her arm away from Danny and gives him a terribly mean glare. She slowly walks over to Dino and sits down, hesitating. He pulls her in close and turns to the gang around the table.*
Dino: Say hi to...
*Dino leans into Megg and whispers*
Dino: What's your name, darling?
*Megg looks to Kim, surprised she hasn't said anything yet; surprised she hasn't even taken her eyes off of her cards. She looks down and picks at her fingernail*
Megg: Megan...
*Dino looks to the gang and smiles, looking to her and removing a strand of hair from her eyes*
Dino: This is Megan.... Got a nickname?
Megg: Megg...
Dino: Lovely name...Megg.
*She smiles, blushing. Billy stands up, still shaking from his frayed nerves. Kim looks up sharply and quickly glares at him*
Kim: Where do you think you're going?
Billy: I--
Kim: Sittown!
*Billy sits down hard on the chair and gulps down more fear. Dino looks back to Megg and runs his finger down her back*
Dino: You like my friends, Megg?
Megg: Oh, they're a fine bunch, Mr...Mr...
Dino: Mr. Crocetti, but my pals call me Dino.
*Megg smiles politely and nods*
Megg: Dino...
Dino: I've never heard it sound so pretty before...
*Megg smiles and blushes. Billy goes to walk out again but this time Kim stands up quickly and throws her chair to the ground; She takes Billy by the collar and walks him outside. Startled, Megg looks to the door where they stormed out of. Dino guides her face to him and gazes into her eyes*
Dino: Don't worry, baby, you're safe with me...
*Dino pulls her close and she leans against him, almost forced.*
I feel like I'm being watched by a pack of wild animals - ready for feeding time...
*She smiles weakly and looks back to the door, as if to measure the distance between her and the exit.*
He may be handsome, but this lion is dangerous...
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Post by Ajax on May 22, 2007 12:48:43 GMT -5
*The other people pile out of the room. They're off to somewhere, probably a part of town Megg's never even been to, but she knows that wherever they're going and whatever they're doing that they're up to no good.*
Megg: I'm sorry all of this happened...*she goes to get up from Dean's lap and is pulled back down to him. She falls back onto his lap and looks at him, rather frightened.*
Dino: There's no need to be sorry...*he runs the side of his index finger over her cheek.* Now....
*Megg looks him in the eyes, afraid for her life.*
Dino: I just can't figure out why someone so charming would want to go making trouble.
Megg: Oh, I wasn't trying, sir...I mean...Dino...I was just...oh...what have I got myself into?!
Dino: Don't worry, I told ya that as long as you're with me, you're safe...So, what were you tryin' to do?
Megg: Well, you see, I saw you come in, and I was going to come over to your table and my plan was to ultimately end up dancing with you, but you see, you guys left.
Dino: *nods* And so you spied on us?
Megg: Oh, no, not like that. I happened upon the hole and I looked in and well, I recognized you...the mysterious man in the doorway that I wanted to dance with...
Dino: Well, if it's a dance you want, a dance you'll get...
(I'm sorry this is so short, I can't think of anything else, so I'll just leave something thrilling up to you lol)
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 22, 2007 13:25:09 GMT -5
*Kim walks over to the bar and snaps her fingers quickly*
Kim: Hand me the phone, Frank, I need to make a call.
*Frank bends down and takes the phone off the shelf and lays it up on the table. He walks away to tend to another customer. Kim dials home and pauses for an answer.*
Kim: Mike?
Mike: Yeah?
Kim: Did you get Ben to his piano lesson?
Mike: *Hesitates*
Kim: Mike?
Mike: Yes, I brought him this afternoon...
Kim: What's going on?
Mike: Nothing; It's just--
*He hesitates and takes a deep sigh*
Kim: Mike, di--
Mike: You should be here, Kim, he's your son, too.
Kim: Oh please, don't start that, I'll be home around 9.
*She goes to hang up when he interrupts*
Mike: Kim?
Kim: *Sighs* Yeah?
Mike: ...I love you.
*She scoffs and hangs up, walking back to the room*
It's not that I don't love him, Mike's a great guy, he's just changed so much after we had Ben he's so...well...mellow now. There's no spice or danger like there used to be.
*She shakes her head, disappointed, and steps into the back room to find Megg still sitting on Dean's lap. She laughs*
Kim: You're really fixed on that woman aren't you, Dino?
*She grabs a folded piece of paper from the table and puts it in her purse that was sitting on the chair and chuckles. Dino looks to Kim and smiles*
Dino: She's a great woman...we're gonna go dancing.
*Kim nods, not really listening, she takes her purse and walks out. She looks to Dino then to Megg*
Kim: Be careful...he's a dangerous one.
*Kim winks to Megg and walks out, but before she closes the door completely, she looks to Dino*
Kim: I'll see you around 7, Dino.
*Megg looks to Dino confused. Kim closes the door and walks away. Dino stands up and takes her by the arm but Megg stands still and tries to pull her arm away*
Megg: I decided I don't want to dance, Mr. Crocetti--
Dino: I told you...
*He walks up to her, as if to strike her, but guides his hand across her cheek and smiles*
Dino: Call me Dino.
*She takes a deep breath and the two walk out into the main lobby. Dino walks up to the orchestra leader, penis Stabile (oh you knew it was coming) and requests a song, then pulls Megg over to the dance floor. His steps are smooth and he has a sway that makes her feel like she's dancing on air. He holds her close and guides his hand across the small of her back, gently leading her around*
For a gangster...this fella sure knows how to make a girl feel comfy!
*She chuckles to herself and continues to sway. Dino gently pulls away and spins her around slowly. She laughs and falls into his embrace once more*
Megg: You know...this is the best dance I've had in a long time...
Dino: We'll, you're dancing with the best.
*She chuckles and the two continue to sway.*
Megg: *Looks to him, curious* If you don't mind me asking...How did you get your start in this kind of business...
*Dino stops and looks to her*
Dino: I don't feel like dancing anymore.
*He pulls her harshly by the hand and drags her outside. Megg pulls herself from his grip as best she can and stands up to him, rubbing her arm*
Megg: I don't mind dancing with you, Mr. Crocetti but I do not like to be drug around like a prisoner!
*She humphs and begins to walk away but Dino grabs her arm and whistles for his limo. Megg looks to him terrified and yells*
Megg: No, NO! What are you doing, stop it!
*He pulls her into the taxi and they peal out from the curb sharply*
Megg: What are you doing, kidnapping me?!
*Dino stays completely silent*
Megg: What's wrong with you?! One minute you're the sweetest guy on the face of this earth then the next minute you're Al Capone!
Dino: *Looks to her* Just shut up, will ya'?
*Megg leans back into her seat and takes a deep sigh, shaking from the fear*
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Post by Ajax on May 22, 2007 14:19:55 GMT -5
*Dino puts his arm around her shoulders*
Dino: Cold, honey?
*Megg shrinks away from his touch.*
Megg: No, and I'm not your honey! *she moves over, closer to her door.*
Dino: *mockingly* Gee, and I thought you liked me!
Megg: *spits back at him* I'll have you know that my father is a pretty prominent figure in this town and once they find out that I'm missing, there will be cops all over the place looking for me...*she hopes that he doesn't know that her father is dead, but she thinks trying to scare him might work.*
Dino: *laughs* Sure honey...
Megg: *gives him a concerned look* Gosh, how many people have you kidnapped?!
*He doesn't answer and the rest of the short ride is spent in silence. Megg looks out the window, trying to figure it all out.*
I shouldn't have peeped in that hole...what was I thinking?! This is all making out like a horror movie and I'm the one who gets killed in the end!
*Megg jolts forward as the car comes to a stop. Dean grabs her hand and pulls her out of the car with him.*
Megg: HE--*her mouth is quickly covered by his hand.*
Dino: The more quiet you are about this, the better it'll be. I told you already, you have nothin' to worry about!
*He drags her up the steps and knocks on the door three times.*
*A man comes to the door.*
Man: Oh no, not you!
Dino: Look, I need you to look after her until I get back.
Man: Dino....
Dino: Mike, I'll explain later, just don't let her outta your sight, got it?! *he thrusts Megg towards the man in the doorway.*
*Mike catches her and sets her upright and Dino turns and walks away, back to his car. He gets in and the car speeds away.*
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 22, 2007 15:53:28 GMT -5
*Megg looks up to the man and smiles weakly*
Megg: Well, it's always nice to meet another kidnapper! *Scoffs* What's wrong with that guy anyways?
*She dusts herself off and nods her head in his direction, walking out the door. Mike grabs her arm and pulls her back*
Mike: Where do you think you're going?
Megg: I'm going to get out of here, where else?
*Mike gives her a cold look*
Megg: Don't tell me you're really in with this man! Why...why I didn't even do anything!
*Mike shakes his head and laughs, walking into the kitchen*
Mike: They never do. Why don't you come on into the kitchen, I'll make up a pot of coffee...
*Megg looks to the unoccupied door and hesitates, contemplating whether or not she should make a break for it, but she decides against it once she looks to the kitchen to see what she may be faced with if he chases after her.*
With those legs? I don't stand a chance
*She takes a deep sigh and walks into the kitchen, sitting down at the table. She looks around and nods*
Megg: Lovely place you have here...
*Mike doesn't say a word.*
Megg: You been a friend of Dino's for a long time?
Mike: Friend isn't the right word. It's a very strange situation.
*Mike hands her the cup of coffee and sits down with his in hand*
Megg: *Takes a sip of her coffee* Strange? How so?
Mike: *Scoffs and looks down at his cup* Well--
Ben: Dad?
*Mike looks to Ben who just walked through the front door. He stands up quickly and walks to Ben*
Mike: Hey young pup, what are you doing back so early?
*Ben drops his books to the ground and walks into the kitchen to grab the milk out of the fridge, he closes it and stops dead in his tracks when he sees Megg sitting at the table*
Ben: Dad...
*Mike cringes*
Mike: Go upstairs, Ben...
Ben: *To Megg* Who are you?
Megg: My name's Megg...
Ben: Does my mom know you're here?
*Mike takes Ben aside and pats him on the back to go upstairs. Ben begins to trudge up the stairs but stops halfway and tsks*
Ben: Mom wouldn't like this Dad...
Mike: Ben!
*Ben continues walking upstairs, shaking his head*
Ben: Not one bit...
*Mike looks to Megg awkwardly and chuckles*
Megg: Is that your son?
Mike: No, he calls everyone dad...
*Megg rolls her eyes and continues sipping her coffee*
Mike: *Sighs* I'm sorry, his mother isn't home a lot of the time; It's hard for him to see his parents live this kind of lifestyle.
Megg: Lifestyle?
Mike: Well, before my wife had Ben we used to work for Dino. We were both outlawed criminals. When she got pregnant I got sentenced to prison for stealing a couple thousand dollars worth of cas--money from my previous employer. Kim wasn't involved, luckily, and went on to have Ben. I was released within 8 months, due to good behavior and vowed never to go back...
Megg: But your wife still works for him?
Mike: Yeah, I thought she would change after Ben, but it's only gotten worse.
Megg: Why don't you just divorce her and take Ben? It seems to be affecting his life in such a negative way, it couldn't hurt.
Mike: No, but see, I still love her; And so does Ben. We're a family--not the greatest--but we try.
*Megg looks down and goes to speak when Kim bursts through the door*
Kim: Mike! Mike!
*Mike looks to the front door and yells*
Mike: In here!
*She sets down her things and excitedly walks up to him with some money in hand*
Kim: Look what I pocketed from this lousy dope--
*Kim sees Megg and freezes instantly*
Kim: What are you doing here?
Megg: Me? What are you doing here?
Kim: I live here!
Megg: *To Mike* This is your wife?
*Mike shrugs and smiles weakly*
Mike: The one and only.
*Kim shoots a glare to Mike and sneers*
Kim: What is she doing here, Mike? Are you seeing other women behind my back? Don't you know this is Dino's girl?
Mike: You know I'm not seeing other women, Kim.
Kim: Then how would you explain this?
Mike: Dino dropped her off.
Kim: Dropped her off?! What, did he kidnap again? I told him to stop doing that!
*Megg looks to Kim*
Megg: You know, I'm right here...
Kim: *Turns around and smiles mockingly* Yes honey, I can see that...but why?
Megg: *Looks to Mike angrily* GOOD QUESTION!
Mike: I don't know, I told you! Dino dropped her off and told me to keep a good eye on her.
*Kim sighs and looks her over*
Kim: He'll probably pick her up before the run to-night...
Megg: Run?
Mike: Run?
Kim: Yeah, I told you about that on the phone.
Mike: No you didn't, you told me you'd be home by 9.
Kim: Well I just assume--
Mike: Kim, I thought we talked about this...
Kim: We did nothing of the sort! You told me you didn't want me to continue and I told you that was out of the question...I thought that was the end of it.
*Mike laughs out of frustration*
Mike: Kim, I forbid you to go see that man again!
Kim: Forbid, Michael? That's a strong word...
Mike: Well I feel strongly about it; I don't want you going back to him. If you won't do it for me, do it for Ben; He's your son, Kim!
Kim: He's your son! He wants nothing to do with me!
Mike: How can you say that?
*Megg looks to the two and tries to sneak out. Kim looks to her and yells*
Kim: Sit DOWN!
*Megg takes a deep sigh and sits back down*
Mike: I just don't want you to get hurt...
Kim: Like you even care about me, Mike.
*She shakes her head and walks up stairs, slamming the door behind her*
*Silence*
Megg: .........Lovely family you have...
*Mike lets out a deep sigh of frustration and sits down hard on the chair*
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Post by Ajax on May 23, 2007 0:34:18 GMT -5
*Mike, not even thinking about having to watch Megg, gets up and runs up the stairs to his wife's room.*
Megg: Now's my chance!
*Megg gets up and creeps to the front door. She goes to turn the handle when the door comes flying open. She jumps out of the way. She goes to run out of the door, but is stopped by running face first into Dino.*
Dino: *grabs her shoulders and keeps her from falling over backwards from the jolt.* Trying to escape?
Megg: n...n....nuh uh...oh no Mr. Cro---Dino...no...
Dino: *Their eyes meet* No....
Megg: I didn't wanna be here anymore....
Dino: *smirks* Ahh...I see....well, you don't havvta be....
*He grabs her wrist and drags her to the car.*
Megg: Now where? Geez, I get tired of being drug about like I'm some sort of rag doll!
Dino: Don't you worry your pretty little head about where we're goin...
*He drags her into the car and they take off.*
Megg: Why do you go to such extremes?! Who are you trying to impress?
Dino: *he glares at her* I don't have to do things to impress anyone....
Megg: No, but usually when people act the way you are, they're usually looking for some sort of attention...
Dino: I don't need anything from anyone, get it?!
Megg: Got it!
Dino: Good!
*The car comes to a stop and she is once more yanked from the car by her wrist.*
Megg: *yanks her wrist away from him and rubs it* My gosh, couldn't you be more gentle?! Geez!
*He takes her by the hand but still walks ahead of her, dragging her into the building.*
Megg: This is...that room.
Dino: Yeah...
*All of the people who were in the room when she was first thrust at Dino's feet are filing in, expressionless. Dino sits down in his large chair at the head of the table. Megg goes to sit in the chair next to him, but he grabs her wrist. She glares at him and he moves his hand to hers.*
Dino: *pats his leg* It's more comfortable over here....*he pulls her down to his lap.*
*Megg lands. She looks at the guys around the table.*
Megg: Don't these guys ever crack a smile?
Dino: *takes a survey of the men* Where's Billy?
Jeff: We lost him!
Dino: Cops got him?
Jeff: Right in the heart.
*Megg shudders. Dino pulls her close to him.*
Dino: *notices Kim is missing and his heart skips a beat* They didn't get Kim, did they?!
Jeff: No boss, they didn't get her...she's at home.
Dino: *He sits back in his chair, pulling Megg with him.* *murmurs* Thank God...
*Megg gives him an all too knowing look.*
Dino: So how'd it go down?
*The men tell Dino all of the details. Megg gets lost in all of them, not knowing about any of this. She sits on Dino's lap looking at the men. She's lost in the story as if she were reading it in a book. After a bit the men clear out.*
Dino: *sits and looks at Megg for a moment. He runs his hand down her arm.* I'll tell ya what?
Megg: What?!
Dino: You're never going to get away from me...*he runs a strand of her hair between his fingers.*
Megg: And what makes you so sure of that?
Dino: *reaches into a drawer under the table and pulls his hand out and holds something up.* These!
Megg: Oh no!
*Dino puts the handcuff around his wrist and locks it and grabs Megg's and puts it around hers and locks it as well. He holds up the key and puts it back in the drawer and smiles to her.*
Megg: *rolls her eyes* That was a really genius idea...Do you realize that now I'm going to have to go everywhere you do?!
Dino: That's the whole idea...*he raises his free hand and curls a finger under her chin, lifting her face to his. He leans in to kiss her, but Megg turns her head and he ends up kissing her cheek.* Oh, gonna play like that huh? *he stands up, pulling Megg with him.*
Megg: *sighs* Oh, now where...Gosh, at least you can't drag me!
Dino: Wanna bet...*he storms out of the room, dragging Megg by their handcuffed wrists.*
Megg: *gestures to the handcuffs* Don't you think this sticks out just a little?
Dino: *He locks fingers with her and pulls his shirt sleeve down over his wrist. He fixes the sleeve of her dress and they walk out of the club together. He lets her into the car first and then gets in.*
Megg: Where are we going now?
Dino: My joint....
Megg: And will you please unlock me when we get there?! *she fiddles with the handcuff, noticing that he didn't bother to unjoin his fingers from hers.*
Dino: *smiles at her* I'll think about it...
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 23, 2007 1:05:22 GMT -5
Kim: I don't want to discuss this! We've been over it and over it; I'm not ready to give it up; I pay for everything don't I? I get the bills paid and I keep us a float!
*Mike shakes his head*
Mike: No, you don't; You're pulling us into the water with you...we're drowning Kim.
Kim: 'No I don't' what? No I don't pay for everything? Yes I do! I'm constantly giving you money for those bills! I--
*Mike storms into the closet and pulls out a box. He empties all its contents on the bed and glares at her*
Mike: This....this is your money. I don't touch it.
*Kim looks down at the money and sifts through it with her fingers. She looks up to him*
Kim: So you haven't been paying the bills? Mike, what's gonna happen to the house, wha--
Mike: It doesn't seem to bother you when you're out there with him does it?
Kim: I thought it was taken care of! When I gave you the money I thought you paid for thos--
Mike: I did pay for them, I got a second job.
Kim: A secon--how? Who picks up Ben?
Mike: I do. I do it all, Kim; And do you know why? Because I love this family enough to keep it together. Even though you don't.
Kim: *Mumbles* I care...
Mike: Really Kim? ...Really?
Kim: *Looks up at him* Yes! I do!
*Kim looks down and begins to sob*
Mike: Then how come we sleep in separate bedrooms? How come you treat your son like he's just a long lost nephew? He wants a mother, not a 20 thrown at him when he's done a good job at school.
Kim: I can't give him what he wants...I can't give him anything!
*She takes a deep sigh of frustration and wipes the tears from her eyes harshly; Taking her purse with her and storming out the door*
Mike: Where are you going?
Kim: I have a meeting at 7.
*Mike runs up to her and grabs her arm*
Kim: Let go of m--
Mike: Dino canceled.
*Kim stops and looks to him*
Kim: What?
Mike: Jeff called and said they canceled; Billy was killed.
*Kim pauses for a moment then shakes her head*
Kim: He was a stupid kid anyways.
*She walks back to the bedroom*
Kim: We're doing a r--
Mike: I won't allow it.
*Kim turns around and spits back*
Kim: You won't allow it?! Who do you think you are!?
Mike: I'm your husband! And I think I should be able to tell my wife no when she insists on going out with her ex-lover.
*Kim shoots a cold glare at him and closes the door so Ben can't hear*
Kim: I told you never to speak about that again.
Mike: What else am I supposed to do? Just let you wander the streets with him; at all hours of the night; not knowing whether or not I'll have go out searching for your dead body in a river?
*Kim presses her index finger up to her lips to quiet him down*
Mike: No! This is my house and I will speak as loud as I want to!
*Kim turns her back on him and goes to walk away when he grabs her arm firmly and spins her around*
Mike: This life is tough, Kim, and we've gotta survive. Ben and I are surviving, but you're just feeding off the floor like a cockroach. You call that living? You're so selfish you can't even see what's right in front of you...
Kim: I see what's in front of me, and I don't like it.
*She stares him down and pulls herself from his grasp firmly. She walks to the bed and points to the door*
Kim: Get out of my room.
*Mike stands motionless and clenches his teeth. He storms over to her and grabs her by the hair, pulling her down the hall and into Ben's room, where he's sleeping. She looks to the ground, tears streaming down her face as she inhales deeply, trying to control the sobs*
Mike: That is what you're missing. And all because you're just a money hungry woman with an appetite for destruction. He's gonna grow up and remember his mother as a low-life criminal with nothing to offer but a phone call from the state prison every other 5 years on birthdays.
*He releases her from his tight grip and she falls to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. Mike walks downstairs, leaving Kim to sob in the doorway of her son's room*
What am I doing to my life? What have I turned into?
*She slowly stands herself up and takes balance against the door frame. She walks to her bedroom, wiping her eyes. She sits on the bed and begins to think about her life; A life that includes her husband and her son. A life that isn't revolving around money or authority, but a life that has meaning; a life where love does exist and reality is a bowl of spilt milk in the morning...not another innocent life that's been taken too soon by the carelessness of strangers who pushed the poor kid too far. She walks to the lightswitch and turns it off; She goes to close the door, but smiles faintly and leaves it open, for the first time in 7 years.*
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Post by Ajax on May 26, 2007 3:23:22 GMT -5
Pally, I loved your post, but I'd just like to say that I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a few days. My grandparents went away and I have been busy at work what with that one girl never bothering to come back from her vacation, so I was "bequethed" most of her hours. I've even changed shifts for tomorrow so it's not soooo hectic, but I have TONS of ideas, and I just wish I could get them down right NOW, but next week will probably be slower, but I'll update when I can
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 26, 2007 12:47:31 GMT -5
Oh don't worry about it, pally! I completely understand. I've been busy myself so the adventure break is all right, I don't mind
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Post by coopfan on May 26, 2007 23:01:55 GMT -5
This is a good story so far
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on May 26, 2007 23:09:35 GMT -5
Thanks Dan! It's our first drama. I'm still trying to get used to being evil, but I'm sure it'll grow on me eventually (though I'm sure all the members hope again it), lol.
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