Randi, Cassandra Francessca & Rego

Randi sits in a chair by the window thumbing through a magazine enjoying the warmth of the sunshine streaming through the window as Cassandra walks in her room.

 

Cassandra: Hey! How are doing. (She leans in giving her cheek a quick kiss)

Randi: Better and better each day how are you? (She smiles back)

Cassandra: Like you better each day. (She pulls the chair closer to her and sits down next to her)

Randi: So why don’t you tell me about what’s going on with you.

Cassandra: Not much. (She says trying not to sound evasive)

Randi: So I take from that big grin on your face your very happy with your new life.

Cassandra: Never been happier. (Thinking about Rego the real reason she came to the hospital)

Randi: So tell me about this Mr. St. Jacque.

Cassandra: There’s nothing really to tell. He’s rich, handsome, and generous with his money and he loves me what more does a girl need. (She says with a shrug and a giggle)

Randi: You never said if you loved him.

Cassandra: What do you think?

Randi: I think you’re avoiding my question.

Cassandra: Of course I do silly, (Her smile not very convincing to Randi’s eyes who decides to let the matter drop) enough about me how are you feeling?

Randi: I’m doing okay a little achy and my heart is feeling heavy after what happened to Tad and Taylor.

Cassandra: Yeah I saw that on the news. (She checks her watch she still had fifteen minutes before she had to meet Rego)  

Randi: I still haven’t been able to warp it around my head around the fact that she’s gone. Her voice sullen her eyes welling with tears)

Cassandra: I couldn’t believe it either.

Randi: I thought I heard on the news that it was your boyfriend that found them.

Cassandra: Yeah he was pretty shaken up when he came in last night.

Randi: I can only imagine.

Natalia: Hey! What’s going on! (She walks in the room with a cheery smile)

Randi: I’m good!

Natalia: Nothing much. Hey Cassandra.

Cassandra: Hey what’s up girl?

Natalia: Nothing really tired. (She sits on the edge of the bed leans back and yawns)

Randi: Yeah it was a long night for you. How are the Thompson’s?

Natalia: Devastated Brot and I spent most of the evening with them.

Randi: I’m sure they were happy to have you both there.

Natalia: Have you heard anything about Tad? (Rubbing her eye as she sits up)

Randi: Frankie was here this morning and he said came out of the surgery fine, but emotional he’s a wreck.

Natalia: Who could blame him? You finally marry the love of your life and then to have this happen.

Cassandra: It’s awful. (She sighs stealing a peek at her watch)

Randi: How’s Brot doing he must be really torn up.

Natalia: He’s holding up but I can tell he’s hurting. How’s your new boyfriend (She turns towards watching her expression closely) according to Brot he’s the one that called it in.

Cassandra: He was really upset by it all he came straight in had a drink and went to bed. (She shrugs keeping her expression as blank as possible)

Natalia: Well it was lucky for Tad that he came along this time of year no one takes that road what was he doing up there anyway? (She pushes hoping for some tell tail sign)

Cassandra: He said he got turned around coming off the highway. (She shrugs knowing without being told there was more than what he’d told her, yet something in her expression raising Natalia’s suspicions making her dig further)

Natalia: Doesn’t he have GPS?

Cassandra: I guess it wasn’t working. (Annoyance edging her voice before she catches herself) What are we talking about this for we’re supposed to be here cheering Randi not sitting around talking about depressing stuff.

Natalia: Girls got a point (She decides not to push further) so let me tell you what happened when Frankie tried to give the kids a bath last night…(Francessca walks to the door to Randi’s room then pauses a moment when she hears voices and laughter coming from the other side. She frowns a moment recognizing Cassandra’s laugh and decides against going in. The last thing she needed today was to have to make nice with that skank. She turns and heads back down the hall towards the elevator past the nurses station)

Nurse: Hey Francessca!

Francessca: Oh hi Linda how are Stacey and Mat?

Nurse: Just great I was hoping I would see you today I have some stuff I collected for your art class I was going to drop off during my lunch but then one of the other nurses called out so I had to take her shift.

Francessca: I was on my way over there now I can drop it off for you.

Nurse: Would you? That would be great. (She reaches behind the counter and hands her several plastic shopping bags)

Francessca: Sure.

Nurse: Thanks you so much.

Francessca: Thank you for all this great stuff and a lot of it. (She peaks inside the bag then closes it)

Nurse: It’s not too much can you handle it all?

Francessca: Sure no worries thanks again. (She sling the bags over her arm then walks towards the elevators and struggles to push the button as one of the bags rips as the door slides open.

Rego: Here let me get that for you (He crouches to the floor picking up the newspapers littering the floor)

Francessca: Thanks.

Rego: What is all this?

Francessca: Art supplies for the Miranda center. Thanks I got it.

Rego: Let me at least help you get I all to your car.

Francessca: I can manage,

Rego: I insist what happens if you drop it all again. (She looks at his skeptically) I promise I won’t bite.

Francessca: Thank you.

Rego: After you. (He says holding the elevator door so she can step in then walking in behind her) My father told me what happened to Taylor. I’m truly sorry for your family’s loss.

Francessca: Thank you.

Rego: How is Tad?

Francessca: As well as can be expected under the circumstances. 

Rego: How are you doing?

Francessca: I’m tired and a little crampy. (Suddenly the elevator jerks to a halt knocking them both to the floor) 

Rego: What the hell was that?

Francessca: I don’t know?

Rego: Are you all right?

Francessca: I think so (She says trying to stand she leaning against the wall for support then doubles over) Oh my God!

Rego: Are you okay? What wrong?

Francessca: My water just broke! (She pants looking down at the elevator floor his eyes following hers his face filling with panic)

Rego: What does that mean?

Francessca: It means the baby is coming! (She pants holding her tummy as a contraction grips her)

Rego: Oh good lord! Hold on I’m going to get some help! (He says pressing the emergency alarm then opens the small box on the button panel waits for someone to answer)

Voice: Pine Valley Hospital Security. (Bored voice drones through the speaker)

Rego: I’m trapped in the elevator with a pregnant woman who has just gone in to labor.

Voice: Okay sir which elevator are you in?

Rego: How the bloody hell should I know can’t you hear the alarm ringing!

Voice: Sir, calm down we need to know which car you’re in look above the control panel and read me the numbers from the plate.

Rego: It’s one four seven eight zero.

Voice: Okay sir I’ll send building maintenance ASAP.

Rego: Thank you please hurry! Are you all right what can I do?

Francessca: Do you have a second hand on your watch?

Rego: Yes.

Francessca: When I tell you I need you to keep count.

Rego: What am I counting?

Francessca: We need to time the contraction.

Rego: Okay you let me know when.

Francessca: Now! (She groans between gritted teeth)

Scene switch Cassandra walks out of Randi’s room just in tome to see Rego and Francessca stepping in to the elevator and her annoyance begins to boil. He was supposed to be meeting her and her she was again ruining her plans! Every time she turned around that bitch was with Rego! For a woman that couldn’t stand the man she sure made it her business to spend as much time with him as possible! She moves quickly to the elevator pressing the button with a frenzied fury then decides to wait where she was for a few minutes she didn’t want to miss him. She begins to walk away from the doors just as the alarm inside the shaft goes off making her jump)

Cassandra: What’s going on? (She says turning towards the maintenance workers rushing towards her)

Worker: Excuse me ma’am we need to get in here!

Cassandra: Why what happened?

Worker the elevator is trapped between floors.

Cassandra: All this for a broken elevator? (She smirks looking around at the crowd on maintenances’ workers)

Worker: There’s a woman trapped inside and she’s gone in to labor. (Oh my God! She thought the blood rushing from her cheeks as the realization of what was happening hit her. Francessca and Rego were the ones trapped inside and if he was there when that baby was born there would be no separating them ever)

Cassandra: You have to get them out of there NOW!

Kendall , Annie and Ryan 03/15/2013

Kendall finishes putting the last few touches on the stage then steps back to admire her handy work.

 

Kendall: Perfect! (She stands back admiring her work)

Annie: Absolutely perfect! (She says smilingly brightly)

Kendall: Hey! (She leans in hugging her) You like?

Annie: It’s great it’s exactly what I wanted! Thank you so much! (She says hugging her again)

Kendall: No thank you! I had such a good time working on this!

Annie: I can’t wait to see Amanda do her walk around on it!

Kendall: Me either but I didn’t think Amanda was even coming?

Annie: She didn’t leave me any messages I’m sure she’ll be here.

Kendall: I heard about what happened on the news I was afraid she wouldn’t want to come.

Annie: So was I.

Amanda: I’m here! I’m here! (She says running up to the two of them out of breath carrying a clothing bag) Sorry I’m late but we hit a lot of traffic coming from the heliport.

Annie: You’re fine you have plenty of time! I’m just really glad you made it! (She says hugging her)

Amanda: So am I. I wasn’t sure I should. (Her voice becoming solemn for a moment as she thinks about last nights events)

Kendall: What changed your mind?

Amanda: Jamie and Francessca, they made me realize how important this was not just to me but, to my family. Everyone but Jake that is but, (anger edging her voice) I can’t think about that right now I need to concentrate on the presentation. (Before she shakes it off putting Jake to the back of her mind)

Annie: That’s right and you’re going to be great! Why don’t you go get ready and we’ll have a quick run through before the opening.

Amanda: Okay I’ll be back in five. (She smiles walking towards the dressing room)

Annie: Great!

Kendall: Well I’m done here I should getting back. (She place her folders back in her briefcase and closes it)

Annie: Thanks Kendall it looks great you did a fantastic job.

Ryan: I couldn’t agree more. (He walks up behind them)

Annie: Ryan! What are you doing here? I thought you weren’t coming till later?

Ryan: The meeting Devereaux and I had scheduled so I was able to get here earlier than I expected.

Annie: That’s great Amanda just got here. She went in to the back to change and then we’re going to do a run through before we open.

Kendall: Well I’m going to get going.

Annie: Kendall thank you again everything looks great!

Kendall: You’re welcome I really enjoyed doing it.

Stage Hand: Ms. Mc Dermott may I speak with you a moment please?

Annie: Sure. Kendall I’ll see you soon. (Kendal picks up her purse and briefcase and starts to walk past Ryan)

Kendall: Have a good day Ryan. (He reaches out and grasps her elbow stopping her)

Ryan: Kendall before you go can I talk to you a moment?

Kendall: I really need to get going I don’t want to miss my train. (She looks down at her watch and then back at him her eyes cold)

Ryan: This will only take a minute.

Kendall: I’m really pressed for time Ryan I have to get back home so I can pick up Spike and Ian from school.

Ryan: How’s Spike doing?

Kendall: He’s fine not that it’s any of your concern anymore. (Her voice as frosty as her expression)

Ryan: I just wanted to apologize to you for everything that happened.

Kendall: Fine, is that it?

Ryan: I was hoping we could go back to being friends. (He huffs his voice almost pleading as Kendall’s eyes narrow to slits)

Kendall: I honestly don’t see that happening Ryan. After everything that’s you did to me and my family I don’t think we could ever go back to the way it was.

Ryan: Well then maybe we could start fresh?

Kendall: I don't thinks so. She says shutting him down her expression closed)

Ryan: I think if Greenlee were here she’d want us to at least try.

Kendall: Don’t you dare bring up Greenlee!

Ryan: But Greenlee was a part of this. I was just in so much pain after she died I convinced myself I needed to avenge her. (Kendall stares at him shocked in to silence for a moment as her anger comes full force) 

Kendall: Nothing you did had anything to do with Greenlee it was all about you and your need to punish everyone because of your pain. She hates what you became!

Ryan: I know, I know and I’m really sorry for everything I did. (He pleads)

Kendall: I can’t talk about this right now I need to go. (She shifts her purse on her shoulder and picks up her satchel)

Ryan: At least promise you’ll think about it.

Kendall: There’s nothing to think about Ryan you and I will never be friends again. Now if you I have to go. (She says pushing past him and heading for the exist. Ryan watches as she walks hurriedly toward to exist and through the doors to the waiting car. He turns looking at the stage she’d created and feeling remorse for reputable damage he done to their relationship. He missed her friendship more than he’d thought. He could hear her words echoing in his head “She hates what you became!” but it wasn’t so much how she said it but what she’d said if Greenlee was dead, why had she used the present tense?)

Tad, Phill and Jake 03/13/2013

 

Jake leans over Tads bed checking his vitals just as Tad regains consciousness.

 

Jake: Hey man welcome back.

Tad: Hey.

Jake: How are you feeling?

Tad: Like crap.

Jake: Do you feel any pain?

Tad: No.

Jake: That’s good we had to go in and surgically repair the damage to your leg and you’re going to be in traction to make sure it heels properly. Do you have any questions?

Tad: No.

Jake: Do you need me to do any thing for you?

Tad: I’d like to see my girls.

Jake: I’ll let Cessca know.

Tad: And I need to talk to Jamie and the Thompson’s so I can plan Taylor’s funereal.

Jake: They’ll be time to take care of all that you need to get some rest.

Tad: I need to get this done.

Jake: Okay, but you know were all here to help you if you want it.

Tad:  I’ll be fine.

Jake: You’re not fine Tad none of us are fine least of all you!

Tad: Don’t tell me what to feel! You know what don’t you have other patients to harass? (He growls turning his face away from him)

Jake: No as a matter of fact I after spending all night here I have to go pick up my son from your son’s house because his mother left him there all night! (He growls back snapping the chart closed and tossing it on the tray. Tad turns back towards him fear etching his voice)

Tad: Why? What happened to Amanda?

 Jake: Nothing she ran off to New York this morning.

Tad: Oh yeah (He sighs in relief then smiles) she had that big thing in New York today! Good for her! Taylor was really proud of Amanda and she was so happy and excited for her she’d be glad she went I’m glad you so went.

Jake: You and everyone else. (He mutters his brows drawn his tone irritated Tad looks up at him his patients with his brother gone as he snaps)

Tad: So what does that tell you Jake? If everyone in your family is supporting and proud of your wife except you. So really what does that say about you and your opinion? No answers? You really don’t get how lucky you are do you? Because your wife is right her, right now loving her family so much she is working her butt off to provider for them to make sure they have a good life now and a secure future for her son. And all you can do is whine that you can’t go home and sit on your ass instead of being happy you have someone to go home too! You know you had better wake up and thank God everyday for a wife that loves you and still alive to want to stop acting like a big spoiled baby and grow the hell up! (Jake glowers at Tad a moment then storms out the door)

Phil: Ouch! That was a little harsh don’t you think.

Tad: Well someone had to tell him and to be honest I really don’t have the patients to listen to Jake whine like a four year old! Like I said grow up. (He sighs then rubs his forehead feeling a little guilty for what he said) Do you think he’ll listen finally?

Phil: Yeah I think maybe this time he will. (He reaches over and pats Tad’s shoulder)

Tad: Good I’ve done my good deed you can go now!

Phil: I told you I’m going to be around for a while. (He grins walking towards the bed) You know your attitude is giving me the distinct feeling you don’t want me around. (He laughs)

Tad: When did you get you first clue? (His contorted his voice dripping with sarcasm)

Phil: Come on Tad you and I are going to be together for a while the least we can do is try to get along.

Tad: You still haven’t told me why?

Phil: Because “Y’s” a crooked letter. (He laughs pleased with the shadow of a smile on Tad’s face)

Tad: Gee thanks Gram! I hated when she would say that!

Phil: I hate when she still does! (He nods in agreement as Tad falls silent and thoughtful)

Tad: What’s it like?

Phil: What’s what like? (He looks at him quizzically)

Tad: You know being where you are.

Phil: We keep busy. (He smiles)

Tad: Rattling chains and haunting houses?

Phil: Something like that. ( He grins watching as Tad’s expression becomes closed again)

Tad: Look I’m going to tell you again whatever plans you and the big guy have planned for me I’m out! (He waves his hand dismissively which Phil ignores)

Phil: Well as Al Paccino said every time you think you’re out they suck you back in. So brother get used to it you’re in till he says you’re out.

Tad: You know what just leave me alone I’m tired and I’d love to take a nap. (He turns his head away from him and closes his eyes)

Phil: You and I both know you don’t want to sleep so why don’t you and I talk for a while? (Tad’s head snaps back as he glares at his brother)

Tad: Because I don’t want to talk to you that’s why!

Phil: We can’t anyway here come your mothers! We’ll have to chat latter.

Tad: Yeah can’t wait! (He turns his head away from him again)

Phil: Tad you and I have some real tough stuff coming up and I really need you to get some rest okay?

Tad: Again you have a lot of tough stuff ahead of you because I’m not doing it.

Phil: And I’ve told you, you have no choice so we’ll talk later and be nice to your mothers they’ve had a rough night. (He chides before disappearing)

Tad: Shut up and go away. (He groans laying his head back against the pillow as tears slip down his cheeks)

Liza and Miriam 03/11/2013

 

 

Liza and Miriam walk in to the emergency room to a quiet and sleep Martin family sprawled around the waiting room.

 

Miriam: Good morning everyone Liza and I bought coffee and a basket of goodies from the Serving Spoon.

Ruth: Oh Miriam, Liza you didn’t have to do that! Thank you! (She stands hugging each one)

Liza: We figured you guys would be hungry.

Adrian: I’m glad you did I don’t know about anyone else but I’m starved!

Jamie: Me too, thanks Miriam.

Miriam: My pleasure darling (She kisses his cheek) how’s your Dad have you heard anything?

Jamie: We should hear something soon. (he reaches for a muffin from the basket and bites in to it as Miriam looks around the room)

Miriam: Where’s Francessca?

Jamie: My mom took her home a little while ago.

Liza: That’s good she’s pretty far along now?

Jamie: Another few weeks give or take.

Miriam: Are you getting nervous?

Jamie: A little. (He smiles sheepishly)

Liza: Don’t be you’re going to be a great Dad. (She miles patting him on the shoulder)

Opal: Hey Miriam, Liza (She says hugging one then the other) thank you so much for coming by and bring all of this food for us.

Miriam: Darling where else would I be. How are you holding up?

Opal: Pretty good I guess I just wish they would tell us something. (Her brow knit together as concern taints her voice) 

Jamie: We should hear something soon Grandma. (He says putting his arm around her shoulder and giving it a reassuring squeeze)

Lola: Hi everyone. (Liza’s head swivels towards the sound of Lola’s voice as she walks in to the room and towards Aiden)

Liza: What the heck is she doing here? (She hisses under her breath)

Miriam: Well it is a hospital Liza and she is a doctor. (She whispers leaning closer to Liza as Joe walks towards Lola)

Joe: Where’s Jake what’s happening with Tad?

Lola: Tad’s fine I just saw Jake on my way down here and he asked me to come down and tell you all that Tad came through the surgery just fine and they are moving him to recovery. (A collective sigh of relief goes around the room and Ruth and Opal hug)

Ruth: Oh Thank God!

Opal: When can we see him? (They both turn towards Lola their expressions hopeful)

Lola: You’ll be able to go up and see him in an hour.

Opal: Are you sure he’s going to be all right? (Her face etched with worry again)

Lola: I have it on the best authority he’s going to be fine. (She says giving Opals shoulder a reassuring pat)

Palmer: Thank you Dr. Colgate. (He takes Opal by the hand and leads her towards the table of food)

Lola: My pleasure I’ll see you all later. (She says turning and walking towards the exist as Adrian walks quickly towards her)

Adrian: Hey Lola wait a second.

Miriam: Well now it’s a celebration come on everyone dig in! (She calls across the room Liza looks over at Lola chatting then leans her head closer to her mothers and whispers)

Liza: I need to talk to you.

Miriam: Just a minute dear. (She whispers through her plastered on grin)

Liza: No mother now! (She grasps her mothers elbow and pulls her off to the side. Her mother glares at her annoyed pulling her elbow from her grasp)

Miriam: All right Liza what is it?

Liza: Do you do what I asked you? (She asks glaring at Lola then back to her mother)

Miriam: Oh you mean give up my big fat commission?

Liza: Never mind that I told you I’d pay you back and I will.

Miriam: Ah when is that?

Liza: If you want we can go to the bank right after we leave here, now did you do it?

Miriam: Yes Liza I did it and have to tell you I feel like a real heel!

Liza: You’ll get over it mother and you’ll still get your commission plus, so think about that mother.

Miriam: I suppose you have a point and there are other places. Besides if it’s you and Wellington you’re worried about I would say she’s found a distraction. (She glances over at Lola and Adrian chatting noticing the sparks flying between them. Liza follows her stare then smirks ruefully)

Liza: Trust me Mother that sweetness and life act is just that an act. She may have you and the rest of the town fooled but my gut tells me she’s trouble.

Krystal: Hey everyone how’s Tad. (She walks in to the room quickly hugs her sister as both Ruth and Opal walk towards her)

Opal: Tad’s out of surgery.

Ruth: They should be moving him to his room soon.

Krystal: That’s great news! (Miriam looks from the happy scene and the closeness that has developed between Krystal and her sister back to her daughter)

Miriam: There’s one thing you better watch out for my darling.

Liza: What’s that? (Her voice sound annoyed as she watches the group chatting and laughing on the other side of the room)

Miriam: You had better be careful how you go from here the last thing you to do is take a big swing at a hornets nest. (She warns then walks toward the small group as Liza mutters to herself)

Liza: Trust her if you want to mother but my gut says she’s up to something and I’m going to find out what it is.

Lenka and Sergei 03/06/2013

 

 

(Lenka stands inside the elevator talking on his phone to Adrian)

Lenka: So you think it was the truck you were following?

Adrian: Yeah, and we need to figure out what happened to it.

Lenka: So I would assume it never showed up at the warehouse?

Adrian: Not while we were there and I doubt it ever will.

Lenka: Not a problem Sergei and I will have answer for you by morning.

Adrian: That’s great. Have you heard anything else?

Lenka: Yeah someone I know is expecting something big tomorrow. I sent all the details to your boss. (He steps out the elevator and walks the short distance to Sergei’s apartment door)

Adrian: That’s great thanks a lot for all your help.

Lenka: Not a problem I’ll take care of this you take care of your brother we can meet up tomorrow. 

Adrian: If you need me I’ll be here at the hospital.

Lenka: I’ll be in touch. (He snaps his phone off and sticks it in his jacket pocket then fishes in his pants pocket for the keys to unlock the apartment door finding the correct one and opening the door quietly he locks it behind him. He looks around the living room the television is on there’s a glass on the coffee table judging by the ring around it hadn’t been picked up for a while. He reaches for the gun in the holster under his jacket flipping the safety off and keeping his hand on the handle he walks back towards the bedroom and looks around then checks the bathroom. He walks to the closet pushes the clothes aside, presses the latch above his head opening the cover on the keypad presses the numbers on the pad releasing the door and steps through)

Lenka: I thought you were done for the night? (His shoulders relaxing as he puts the safety on his weapon) I got a little concerned when I walked in.

Sergei: I was then I got a notice that the big man himself was home so I came in here to see if I could get anything useful.

Lenka: Did you?

Sergei: Did I what?

Lenka: Did you get anything useful?

Sergei: No nothing as far as what we need but I did get something we might be able to use. (His smile crocked and devilish)

Lenka: What do you have?

Sergei: Watch. (He says pressing the play button and leans forward) He comes in sits on the couch for a few minutes talks to the girlfriend for a few more minutes then goes to bed.

Lenka: Okay? (He looks at him quizzically)

Sergei: Okay, the weird thing is he didn’t look that tired when he walked in.

Lenka: Maybe he just got tired?

Sergei: No watch (He types in to the keyboard then swivels the monitor around so Lenka can see it) Watch him, he sits down he talks for a minute and he hands him a drink he’s fine. Now watch after she hands him the second one. (They watch as Devereaux’s actions begin to slow then watch him rises and shuffle towards the back) Now watch her. (They watch as Cassandra practically dances smiling broadly as she washes the glasses then struts back towards the bedrooms)

Lenka: He does seem to be moving slower. So what do you think she drugged him or something.

Sergei: I don’t think she drugged him I know she did watch what I have about an hour earlier. (He reaches for the DVD exchanging it for the one they were viewing then waits a moment while the image pops up) Watch! (The two lean forward starring at the screen and watch as Cassandra breaks one small capsule and shakes the contents into the partially filled glass swirl the glass hold it up to the light then place it back under the bar) That’s the glass she gave him the second time.

Lenka: Interesting I wonder what’s going on there. (He frowns turning towards Sergei)

Sergei: I thought maybe you knew. (He shrugs)

Lenka: I don’t know but it might be worth looking into.

Sergei: That’s what I though. Here (He says tossing him a jewel case with the a disc in it) I made a copy to give to our friends.

Lenka: We may be able to use this at some point and it could really be worth looking into, this is good. (He grin then fades as he takes in Sergei’s words)

Sergei: Or she could be a ticking time bomb waiting to blow this up in our faces. (He nods in agreement watching as Sergei retrieves a bottle from his desk and two glasses pours liquid in to each then hands Lenka one)

Lenka: You have a point she has a bad habit of being very unpredictable.

Sergei: Oh here’s some more good news. (He says straddling the chair in front of him)  Our friend got a call after you left and then announced to everyone at the table he was going to be “fat” in the next few days.

Lenka: Where you able to get anything else?

Sergei: No, but he spent the rest of the night bragging about it.

Lenka: What an idiot! (They both laugh as Sergei refills their glasses)

Sergei: No kidding! Anyway I set up another game for us tomorrow I figured the closer he gets to the pay off the more he’ll talk.

Lenka: He always does. Hopefully we can wrap this up and get back to our lives. (he sighs sitting back in his chair then sips his glass)

Sergei: Yeah it’s been a long time since we went out and had some fun.

Lenka: That is a very good idea when this is over you and I will head down to Atlantic City and have a real boys night.

Sergei: Won’t the little misses be yanking on your chain? (He teases)

Lenka: You let me worry about Colby what about you and that Dena.

Sergei: Don’t get me wrong she’s a lot of fun but I’m not ready to be her husband or even her boyfriend and she wasn’t ready for that either so we just hook up every now and then.

Lenka: Lucky you lets drink to getting this over and get back to our lives. (he holds up his glass and they clink them together in a toast)

Sergei: Egeszegere!  

Lenka: Egeszegere!

Randi and Frankie 03/05/2013

 

 

 

Frankie: Hey honey! (He comes towards the bed leans down and kisses her then hugs her as Randy wipes the tars from her eyes)

Randi: I was just watching the news and saw what happened to Tad and Taylor!

Frankie: Yeah (He shakes his head and rubs the back of his neck) I was hoping to get down here before you saw that.

Randi: I just can’t believe it. (She reaches for the remote control and turns the Television off then slides over on the bed so that Frankie can sit beside her)

Frankie: Neither could I. (He sighs wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her close)

Randi: Have you spoken to Brot or Natalia?

Frankie: I spoke with Natalia she and Brot are with the Thompson’s.

Randi: Those poor people celebrating your daughters wedding one minute and planning her funeral the next.

Frankie: I’m going to stop by there after work.

Randi: Please, give them my love and condolences.

Frankie: I will. (He says wiping a tear away with the back of his hand)

Randi: How’s Tad? The news said he was critically injured and medi-vacted here.

Frankie: They just bought him up to surgery.

Randi: Is he going to be okay.

Frankie: He should be fine but… (His voice trails off as his emotions threaten to overwhelm him)

Randi: Yeah it’s going to be ruff.

Frankie: I just so hard to believe that Sarge is gone. (He mummers resting his head against hers)

Randi: How are you doing? (She reaches for his hand giving it a gentle squeeze)

Frankie: I’m still trying to digest it. I mean the war, loosing Brot her paralysis, the PTSD I thought nothing would ever stop her, now this.

Randi: I know honey.

Frankie: I just can’t stop thinking about Brot.

Randi: He must be devastated.

Frankie: I can only imagine how he’s doing.

Randi: Well he has Natalia she’ll help him through it.

Frankie: I hope so.

Randi: I know so, remember he has all of us to love and support him and so does Tad. We’ll help them through it.

Frankie: We’re going to have to. (She gives his hand another squeeze then looks at a picture of the twins and smiles) 

Randi: How are the kids?

Frankie: Your kids are bad! (He looks at her grinning at the memory of the mornings events)

Randi: Oh, so they’re my children now?

Frankie: Yes they are because my children (He says placing his hand on his chest with mock outrage) would not be so ill breed as to throw peas all around the kitchen.

Randi: You put the food down and then turned your back on them again didn’t you. (She giggles)

Frankie: It was one second!

Randi: Whew! (She says taking off her robe and pushing the blankets down)

Frankie: Are you okay?

Randi: Yeah I’m fine I just a little warm.

Frankie: Are you sure let me check your temperature?

Randi: Frankie I’m fine you don’t need to take my temperature!

Frankie: Yeah, I do. (He places his hand on her forehead then frowns) When was the last time the nurse came in?

Randi: About an hour or so ago and I was fine then and I’m fine now. (She huffs laying her head back against the pillow)

Frankie: Let me see your hands.

Randi: Frankie we’ve talked about this! (She pulls her hands back and balls them in to fists as she shakes her head)

Frankie: I know but if you’re running a fever that could mean an infections come on lie back let me check your abdomen.

Randi: No, I’m not laying down you are my husband not my doctor! (She shakes her head again opening her eyes wide)

Frankie: I know you’re right I’ll call Dr. Colgate.

Randi: Thank you but I’m okay Frankie honest. (She whines then smiles knowing her protest are futile and loving him even more)

Frankie: Lets just play it safe okay?

Randi: Okay, but you have to promise me you’ll come back and cuddle with me.

Frankie: You can take that to the bank (His grin flirtatious as he leans in and kisses her cheek) I’ll be right back. (He walks out the room down the hall to the nurses station and reaches for the phone just as Lola walks to the desk behind him and hands a chart to the nurse)

Lola: Hey Frankie.

Frankie: Hey I was just calling you. (He grasps her elbow gently as the two step away from the desk)

Lola: Oh what’s up?

Frankie: I was just in with Randi and she was complaining that she was hot.

Lola: Yeah, her temperature was up the last time the nurse went through so I upped her antibiotics and I’m running some more test. How is she otherwise? (She looks at him her face filled with concern)

Frankie: Other than the fever she seemed fine. (He say with a shrug watching as Lola face relaxes)

Lola: Good I’ll check in on her again in a little while.

Frankie: Thanks a lot.

Lola: So did you have a good time at the wedding? (She smiles remembering the day with fondness)

Frankie: It was great I just wished it could have stayed that way. (His voice filled with sadness his tone confusing her)

Lola: Why did something happen?

Frankie: You don’t know? (His eye open wide with surprise)

Lola: Know what?

Frankie: Tad and Taylor were in a car accident earlier this evening and Taylor was killed. (His voice trailing off at the end)

Lola: No! Oh my God (Her hand flying to her mouth) I had no idea. How’s Tad?

Frankie: They think he’s going to be fine they were taking him up to surgery.

Lola: That poor family they must be devastated. (She sighs shaking her head)

Frankie: Yeah it was pretty awful to say the least.

Lola: How’s Adrian doing?

Frankie: I’m not sure he stepped away when I was down there earlier but the feeling I got was they could all use a friend.

Lola: Yeah, I’ll stop down. Thanks Frankie.

Frankie: Sure I’m going to go spend some time with my wife we’ll see you later?

Lola: I’ll see you in a few minutes. (She watches him walk down the hall to Randi’s room then walks to the desk)  Hi I’m going to take my break if anyone needs me I’ll be down in the ER.