Zach,David and Michael 04/15/2013

Michael flips through a notebook then throws it in to the box pushing it over as Reggie places a full one next to it.

 

Reggie: I can’t believe you’re leaving!

Michael: I’m not leaving I’m taking a sabbatical. He grins placing a folder in the box)

Reggie: Same thing (He shrugs leaning back against the lab table) you won’t be here.

Michael: I’ll just be a few miles down the road. (He chuckles placing his pencil cup inside the box)

Petey: No, It won’t be the same. (He places the box he’s carrying down on the table in front of him)

Michael: So you’ll have to drive over instead of running when you need to work out a problem. (He shoves some more folders in to the box then pulls open another drawer and rifles through it)

Jeanine: So what are you guys saying, it’s too far to drive?

Dani: They’ll be fine! They’re just being babies! Come on (She hands Reggie a box then picks one up and walks with it to the door) lets get this stuff down to the car. Hey Mr. Slater! (Stopping short to keep from bumping him with the box making him step back and wave her by)

Zach: Dani how are you?

Dani: Good come on! (She yells from the hall)

Reggie: Ye, ye captain! (he picks up the box he was carrying as does Petey and follow behind her out in to the hall)

Petey: You know that coffee shop that has that flavor you like is about a block from the turn off for Wild Wind.

Jeanine: See it does have its perks! (She grins and kisses his cheek making him grin proudly) We’ll see you at the lab Dr. Slater. Bye Mr. Slater!

Petey: See you Zach.

Zach: Bye Guys! (He moves in to the classroom walking around the room inspecting the empty desks and shelves) So I guess you’re doing this?

Michael: Yep.

Zach: No talking you out of this? (He looks down at his shoe kicking at a dust-bunny rolling across the hard wood floor)

Michael: No. (He throws another folder in the ox the other in the trash can)

Zach: No last minute Haha Zach? (He looks up at him impish smirk playing on his lips)

Michael: I’m not going to argue with you any more. (he throws another folder in the can then pulls open another drawer) This is real and it’s happening. (he pulls out a stack of folders and flips through one)

Zach: Despite the fact that David is dangerous?

Michael: Everybody deserves a second chance! (He toss the stack of folders in the box the force sliding it toward the edge of the table) Look here we go again! I’m not doing this!

Zach: Okay, okay you’re right. (He says with a wave of his hand) Good luck to you I hope it all works out the way you planned. (He grimaces rubbing the back of his neck)

Michael: But you doubt it right? (He frowns glaring at Zach arms akimbo)

Zach: I didn’t say that I really do hope you do great things. Honest. (Sounding earnest and looking sincere)

Michael: Okay, thank you. Now besides harassing me what brings you here? (He places a few notebooks in the box then pulls the drawer out completely and dumps the debris into the waste can)

Zach: There’s a board meeting at “Cambius” I think you should be there. (Michael stops mid motion and stares up at Zach as if stung)

Michael: No, I told you before I don’t want any part of that you can vote my shares! (He pushes the drawer back in the slot opens another)

Zach: If that’s what you want I’ll send over the proposal documents. (He pushes off the table and walks toward Michael)

Michael: I have them. What’s this farm business they’re proposing? (He looks at Zach confused placing the last of his belongings in the carton)

Zach: Some industrialize farming technique I haven’t finished reading it.

Michael: I’ll read it tonight and let you know. (He moves the box to the table closest to the door then turns to face his brother)

Zach: So you and I are good? (He searches his face looking for any residual hostility)

Michael: Yeah. (he grins giving Zach a hug releasing him just as David walks in the room)

David: Michael, I left the keys to your office with the housekeeper and I left it open for your movers.

Zach: David good to see you. (He nods towards David sounding almost pleasant)

David: Zach.

Michael: Thanks David I’m almost done here. (He grins practically bouncing in his shoes looking like a kid in a candy store)

David: I just wanted to catch you up to sped on what I have so far and then I have to get to the hospital. (He looks from Zach’s skeptical face to Michael’s excited one)

Michael: Great let me just run this down to the car (he picks up the box and turns toward the door) and I’ll be right back.

Zach: Well I should get going I have work to do. (He moves quickly towards the exist then stopping at the sound of David’s voice. He braces his self inwardly before turning to face him)

David: Zach before you go I just wanted to say that what Michael is doing is a good thing. You should be proud, our research could save thousands of lives every day and Michael is going to be a big part of that.

Zach: I’m always proud of my brother what ever he does. (He says stepping towards him his tone menacing) Just promise me something David?

David: What’s that?

Zach:  I want you to promise me that if he ever does regret this decision make sure you’re not the one that makes him. (His tone deadly leaving little or no doubt his intentions)

David: You have my word. (Zach glares at him a moment seeing the truth in David’s eyes and relaxes)

Zach: Then good luck to you both I have to get back to work. Tell Michael I’ll call him.

Michael: You’re leaving? (He says coming back in the room)

Zach: Yeah, I have to get going I’ll call you.

Michael: I have my cell.

Zach: Take care David.

David: Zach say hello to the family for me.

Zach: Yeah I’ll do that. (He smirks heading out the door leaving David with Michael)

Michael: I only have this drawer to go and I’m packed.

David: Good because I need you ready to go we have a lot of work ahead of us and I need you focused. (He says giving him a friendly clap on the back and laughing)

Michael: Don’t worry I can’t wait to get started. (He says placing some folders in to another box as David leans back against the lab table) I read the latest results from your last round of tests.

David: What did you think? (Feeling the buzzing of his phone and pulling it from his pocket)

Michael: I think if we finally got the compound to stabilize then we can move to the second phase. (Michael turns pulling some books from the self behind him)

David: That’s what I’m hoping. (He looks quickly at his phone seeing a missed text from Adam asking to meet him at the hospital) Why don’t you get settled in we can talk about this when I see you tomorrow. (He says pushing away from the table and walking to the door smiling as Michael tries to fit he last of his books in the box without crushing the pages)

Michael: I’ll see you in the lab tomorrow.

David: I’ll see you (David walks through the door then stops) Oh and Michael thanks for joining me I promise you won’t regret it. (He taps the wall then heads quickly down the steps in to the warm spring air. Lets see if Adam was willing to dance)

Natalia, Brot Cassandra and Devereaux 04/12/2013

Natalia walks in to the police station searching the room for Brot.  She spots standing in the corner by the window looking over some paperwork and navigates the room quickly to get to him

 

Natalia: Hey!

Brot: Hey, what’s shaken bacon?

Natalia: Nothing much how are you doing?

Brot: I’m as good as I can be how about you?

Natalia: I’m hanging in there. I went to see Randi today.

Brot: Yeah how’s she doing?

Natalia: Better than she was.

Brot: I’m glad at least something good happening for somebody.

Natalia: Hey I saw Cassandra today.

Brot: Yeah? What’s up with her?

Natalia: She didn’t say much but it was more like what she didn’t say than what she said.

Brot: Why what happened what did she do.

Natalia: Randi and I were asking Cassandra about her life with that Devereaux guy.

Brot: And?

Natalia: And she got all nervous and evasive.

Brot: So maybe she didn’t want to talk about her personal life.

Natalia: No, Brot it was weird I mean she completely avoided any conversation about him. Something is up with that.

Brot: I don’t know.

Natalia: Come on Brot it’s Cassandra if she were living this great life we wouldn’t be able to shut her up! All she ever did was talk about her self where she’s been how much it costs where she’s going now nothing! Why?

Brot: Did you ask her about last night?

Natalia: Yeah! That’s when she really got quiet and changed the topic!

Brot: Huh!

Natalia: Huh? That’s all you’ve got?

Brot: Stop acting like you gave me the keys to the invasion but it could be useful.

Natalia: That’s better.

Brot: Anything else?

Natalia: No nothing. How are the Thompson’s?

Brot: They’re coping. I went with the Colonel. To have Taylor’s body released.

Natalia: That must have been tough huh?

Brot: It wasn’t pleasant that’s for sure. Hey why don’t you and I have a nice quiet evening at home tonight no phones, no computer, no tv just you and me?

Natalia; That sounds perfect! What time do you finish?

Brot: I’m out of here at six what about you?

Natalia: Six thirty, so we’ll meet back at our place?

Brot: Don’t be late.

Jesse: Officer Hubbard!

Natalia: Yes sir.

Jesse: Your reports were not on my desk last time I checked see to they’re  there by the end of your shift.

Natalia: Yes sir! (She skitters off to an empty desk and flips on the computer)

Jesse: Detective Monroe what do you have for me? (He sits on the edge of the desk)

Brot: Not much sir. I’m still trying to develop a timeline and my partner is out getting a statement from the tollbooth operator and tech is still going through the security footage. (He flips through his notebook then places it back in his pocket)

Jesse: Let me know when you have something.(his mouths twist in to a grimace he stands tapping the folder on his palm)

Brot: Something wrong chief?

Jesse: Just let me know if you come with anything on Devereaux. (He grumbles mangling the folder in his hand as he walks to his office)

 

Scene Shift Devereaux sits in the office of his doctor.

 

Devereaux places his phone back in his pocket annoyed that his call to Cassandra went to her voice mail. What was she up to now? He doctor comes back in holding a folder closing the door behind him.

 

Devereaux: Thank you for seeing me on such short notice. (Pulling his cuff down from his jacket sleeve)

Dr: Weston: No problem at all. (He pulls the chair out and sits glancing through the chart then looks up)

Devereaux: So what’s the prognosis doctor?

Dr. Weston: As far as I can tell you’re in excellent shape Mr. St. Jacques (he grins his tone impressed) I wish all my patients followed your example. I should have the results of your blood work in the next day or so I’ll call you when they come in.

Devereaux: Thank you doctor. I just don’t understand why I feel so suddenly fatigued. (He rubs his temple feeling another wave of exhaustion come over him)

Dr. Weston: For now try and get some rest with your schedule I’m surprised this hasn’t happened sooner. (They both laugh) try to relax take it easy for the next few days and I’ll call you. (He stands shaking Devereaux’s hand as he walks him to the door)

Devereaux: Thank you doctor.

Dr. Weston: Thanks for coming in, (He pats his back gently holding the door as Devereaux steps through) have a good day.

Devereaux: You as well.

Devereaux leaves the office walking towards the elevator his pace slowing at the sound of a commotion ahead then stops in his tracks as he spots Cassandra coming from the stairwell. She hadn’t noticed him among the other people rushing towards the elevators. He follows behind remaining unseen by her till she stops just on the edge of the hall and stares transfixed at the men prying the doors of the elevator shaft open. He walks quietly behind her watching her as she, watches Jamie Martin and the other men working.

Jamie: Do you think you can reach it from here? (The two peering over the edge at the top of the car)

Vinny: Piece of cake let me just get hooked up. (He steps back shrugging out of his jacket and puts on his harness as the nurse he’d sent off earlier carrying a case and placing it on the floor)

Nurse: Dr. Martin I have all the things you requested.

Jamie: All right! (He turns towards rubbing the back of her neck)

Nurse: They didn’t have that big basket you wanted but I found something better. (She holds up a large Tool case then places on the floor. He kneels down in front of it opens the latches stares inside in awe it was packed with everything he’d asked for and more then closes it)

Jamie: Ah this is perfect. (Vinny stops and looks at the case nodding in approval)

Vinny: That’s great now I don’t have to worry about stuff falling out.

Bob: Here let me get that ready to lower. (He checks the locks making sure they’re locked tight then measures out a the rope rolling it as he goes then ties the loose end in a sailors not around the handle)

Nurse: Oh and Dr. Oleschuck will be here in a few minutes.

Jamie: Wow thanks.

Nurse: You’re welcome how’s your wife? (Devereaux’s ears perk up, that was the big drawn Mrs. Logan-Martin was the one trapped)

Jamie: So far okay.

Nurse: Well at least she not alone that would be horrible!

Jamie: Yeah, for once my stepbrother was in the right place at the right time. (Devereaux’s brow draw together his eyes like thunder clouds again Rego Sherrigan) Vinny how soon can we get this down there?

Vinny: Take it easy doc I’m moving as fast as I can. (Checking the fastenings on his harness)

Devereaux: What’s going on (He says smoothly his mask in place as Cassandra spins round to face him)

Cassandra: Devereaux! What are you doing here?

Devereaux: I could ask you the same question?

Cassandra: I went to see Randi.

Devereaux: But what are you doing up here?

Cassandra: When I went to leave I couldn’t, someone was trapped in the elevator then I heard who it was.

Devereaux: So you ignored my call to gawk at an elevator door?

Cassandra: Well forgive me for being human and letting curiosity get the best of me. I did just tell you who it was trapped in there? Besides you called when I was running up the stairs I was going to call you right back I have my phone in my hand see? (She says holding up her phone waving it in the air in front of him as the voices of Rego and Francessca come through the radio commanding her full attention) “Rego: Do you have some kind of clamp or string, a knife or a pair of scissors?

Francessca: Yeah look in my purse there should be a roll of twine and a pair of scissors in a blue hard case. Oh and in one of those bags are some rags and some sponges.

Rego: Wow you are the little Girl Scout aren’t you?

Francessca: Really? You want to get in to that now?

Rego: No, I’m sorry I didn’t mean it that way I…it just my lame attempt at humor you know because you have all this stuff with you.

Francessca: No I’m sorry I snapped at you” (Devereaux watches Cassandra as she listens intently to the conversation the that she still wanted him infuriating him)

Devereaux: So I see. How’s your sister in-law?

Cassandra: What?

Devereaux: I said how is your sister in-law?

Cassandra: She’s doing much better. (Her head snapping back to the radio conversation) “Rego: Okay we have everything.

Jamie: Good make sure you have it where you can reach it when the time comes. Now see if you can spread some of that newspaper around so it covers the floor.” (He watches a worried look cross her brow then disappear before grasping her elbow and giving it a gentle tug)

Devereaux: Let’s go shall we? “Rego: Got it. Can you move a little I need to spread this newspaper.

Francessca: Sure Let me get out of your way and out of this jacket.

Rego: Come here let me help you”

Jamie: We’re going to lower some stuff you’re going to need (He nods to Vinny who grins salutes him then starts down the shaft)

Cassandra: What? (She sighs over her shoulder her attention still glued to the radio)

Devereaux: I said let’s go. (He tugs her arm more forcefully causing her to stumble just catching her footing as he pulls her in the direction of the stairwell)

Jamie, Rego and Francessca 04/11/2013

Francessca lies on the floor of the elevator car counting her contractions as Rego talks on the phone.

 

Francessca: How long was that?

Rego: What? (He say hanging up the phone and coming to her)

Francessca: How many minutes since the last time I asked you?

Rego: Twenty minutes. (He looks at his watch then back at her)

Francessca: God! We’ve been in here for twenty minutes!

Rego: Twenty-five minutes.

Francessca: So I’ve been in labor for twenty-five minutes?

Rego: No, the timing between contractions is twenty minutes we’ve been in here for twenty-five minutes.

Francessca: Okay (Relaxing just a little gulping in air she leans back against the wall and closes her eyes) any news on getting us out of here?

Rego: Last time I checked they were sending men to work on it.

Francessca: When was that? (She wipes the beads of perspiration from her forehead and sighs) 

Rego: I’m not sure. (He looks around the car in confusion for a clock)

Francessca: Well? (She opens her eyes and stares at him)

Rego: Well what? (His head snapping back to her his confusion mounting)

Francessca: Were you always this dense? (She sits up a little glaring at him annoyed)

Rego: I beg your pardon? (Sounding and looking offended at her sudden annoyance)

Francessca: Would you check again? (She growls shooting him a death glare the same one she had at the church he subconsciously grasps his midsection then reaches for the receiver)

Rego: Yes, yes of course I’m checking. (He puts the receiver to his ear pressing the zero again) Hello anyone there? Hello?

 

Scene shift Nurses station Jamie walks to the counter placing the charts he was holding on top watching the activity around the elevator.

Jamie: What’s going on? (He turns to the Nurse standing next to him staring as if transfixed at the elevator doors)

Nurse: Oh Dr. Martin I’m glad you’re here!

Jamie: Why what’s happening?

Nurse: The elevator is stuck literally between floors and there’s a pregnant woman trapped inside possibly giving birth.

Jamie: Is she alone? (He runs his hand through his hair and eerie feeling coming over him)

Nurse: There’s a man inside with her.

Jamie: Are they both okay otherwise?

Nurse: I think so.

Workman: Hey I need some help (He turns toward them waving his radio in the air) I have a guy in the elevator patched in to my radio he needs some help in there.

Jamie: I’ll take it. (He walks towards him feeling more anxious by the moment)

Workman: Press here to talk. (He says handing him the radio and pointing to the button on the side)

Jamie: Thanks! This is Dr. Martin.

Rego: Jamie? (He stares at the receiver then at Francessca who’s eyes become wide as saucers)

Jamie: Rego? (His heart pounding in his chest)

Francessca: Jamie! (She says reaching for the receiver)

Jamie: Is that Francessca? (He squeals his face white with fear and loathing.)

Rego: Yes. (He reaches for Francessca’s hand she holds it in a tentative grasp her fear winning over her anger)

Jamie: Is she the one in labor?

Rego: What do you think! (He grinds out rolling his eyes) YES! You have to get her out of here.

Jamie: Okay calm down let me talk to her. (Rego holds out the receiver to Francessca only to have it snap his wrist back as the cord reaches it’s limit)

Rego: I can’t the cord won’t stretch that far I can hold up the receiver. (He holds it up pointing it at Francessca who tries to lean forward as she yells at the receiver)

Francessca: Jamie get us out of here! (She moans sounding on the verge of tears)

Jamie: They’re trying sweetheart.

Francessca: I don’t want our bay born in a dirty elevator! (Fear and frustration tingeing her shriek her fist pounding against the wall)

Jamie: I know honey they’re working as fast as they can. Put Rego back on. (Rego pulls the phone away putting it to his ear) How far apart are the contractions.

Rego: About twenty, minutes.

Jamie: Okay you’re going to have to check for the babies’ head.

Rego: How do I do that? (His head snapping back to Francessca laying quietly her head against the wall eyes closed she was quiet he’d rather keep her that way and this sounded unpleasant at the very least)

Jamie: You’re going to have to look at Francessca’s vagina and see if you see the top of the babies’ head.

Rego: Oh Good God! (His face flushes

Jamie: Come on Rego she’s depending on you now lift up her dress and look.

Rego: Hold on (he lays the receiver on the floor then turns a sheepish grin to Francessca) I have to check for the babies’ head.

Francessca: Oh good grief! (She rolls her eyes her face flushing scarlet)

Rego: I bet you didn’t think we’d be this intimate again did you?

Francessca: Oh just look would you. (She swats hat his head just missing him making him smirk broader He lifts the hem tentatively peering under)

Rego: Everything looks familiar nothing out of place. (He jokes enjoying Francessca’s embarrassment)  

Jamie: Can you see the head? (He screams in to the phone causing Rego to jerk his head and almost drop it)

Rego: No nothing yet. (Letting go of her hem and stuffing back a guffaw of laughter at the hateful look she shot him as she smoothed it down)

Jamie: Good we have some time. Do you have any newspaper or blankets?

Rego: Where a relative re-cycle bin in here. (He looks around at the bags strewn about the floor folded news copy sticking out the corner of one)

Jamie: Are they clean?

Rego: Are they clean? (He looks at Francessca reaching for the bag and plopping it in his lap)

Francessca: They’re all folded I think so. (She shrugs they were still cleaner than the floor)

Rego: Yeah.

Jamie: Okay good you’re going to need some other stuff I’m going to see if I can get it lowered to you. In the mean time ask Francessca if she has a clamp or string, a knife maybe scissors?

Rego: Tell me again why would she have these things? (He places the bundle to the side then scouts over to Francessca)

Jamie: She’s an art teacher she always has weird things in her purse! Just ask her! I’ll be right back hang in there. (He turns to the workman next to him) Is there anyway I can get down there?

Workman: Not right now the elevator company if working with the fire department to secure the car and until they do we can’t have people jumping around on top of it.

Jamie: Can we at least lower some supplies down to them from the top?

Workman: We may be able to lower it through the hatch on the floor above! Hey Pete see if you can find the harness and straps (He takes his hat off swipes at the beads of sweat forming on his brow)

Jamie: Nurse I need you to get everything we need from obstetrics then go to Pediatrics and see if the still have that big basket from Easter and get the on call doctor here stat!

Nurse: Yes doctor!

Jamie: Can you get the doors open above so we can lower that stuff down to them?

Workman: I got them working on it now doc.

Vinny: Jamie what’s going on? Hey what’s up Bob?

Workman: W’sup Vinny?

Jamie: What are you doing here?

Vinny: I was putting in a bid for the new parking lot, I was on my way out and I ran in to Pete from the maintenance department I heard Bob here on the radio say you needed to lower some stuff down to people trapped in an elevator?

Jamie: It’s Francessca and Rego and she’s in labor. (His eyes worried and pleading)

Vinny: Holy Father, Mary and Joseph! Well I got my harness straps and belts out of my truck I could climb down without touching the car (The latter louder looking at Bob who’s mouth flaps open then closed with a ready warning) open the hatch for ya and lower the stuff in.

Jamie: How are you going to get down there?

Vinny: They got hooks on the walls just like a window washer! Plus, I’m insured! (He turns winking at Bob who’s expression relaxes with the news)

Jamie: Thanks Vin.

Vinny: Forgetaboutit! You think I’m not going to help out my girl? Plus her Grandmother would kill me! (He whispers loudly giving Jamie’s ribs a playful nudge) Now where are we going? (Both he and Jamie turn and look at Bob)

Workman: Follow me Vinny

Jamie: Nurse get that stuff up to the 5^th floor to me stat! (He turns running to the stairwell) Hang in there honey helps on the way. (He say in to the radio as he runs up the stairs two at a time. Cassandra presses the “ignore” button on her vibrating phone then slips from her spot unnoticed she waits a moment by the steps till the door closes above her then slinks up the steps behind him)

Jake and Amanda 04/09/2013

Jake walks in to the Expo bumping his way through the crowd glancing at all the demonstrations blaring loudly around him. Why the hell had he even bothered to come? She didn’t want him here and he hadn’t made himself wanted either a small voice nags at him. He’d felt as if he’d been drawn here and he knew why he’d come. What Tad had said to him had really hit home especially after everything that had happened in the last twenty-four hours. He’d made him feel selfish and stupid!  What would he do if what had happened to Tad and Taylor happened to them? Would he want the last memories of he and Amanda to be the argument they’d had, the last images of her face to be contorted in disgust and anger? He loved Amanda he loved the life they’d built together. She needed to know that, she needed to know he’d be there for her no matter what even if he didn’t always agree. She needed to know he loved her. And, he needed to see for him self, to try and at least find out why this was so important to her murmured the voice.

He walks quickly towards the sound of Amanda’s voice the large crowd seated around the stage in the middle. He pushes his way through the crowd the silent crowd to the front people assembled behind the ones seated to watch her. She was absolutely dazzling; he couldn’t take his eyes from her. She seemed to float from monitor to monitor explaining each product in precise detail. She was knowledgeable, funny and beautiful, her voice carried a melodic tone that mesmerized the crowd of onlookers hanging on each word. Turning and looking around him a feeling of pride swelling in his chest as the crowd grew around him. Passerby’s who had previously been scurrying to whatever they had been off too slowed their pace or completely stopped to watch her. She commanded the stage and demanded their attention with every lilt of her voice and hand movement to the very moment she finished to overwhelming applause and a standing ovation from the men seated in front of him.

Tad was right about another thing too and Amanda had said it to him over and over he was just too pig headed to hear her. She needed this she needed to be more than just his wife or Trevor’s Mom she needed to also be her own person and to feel like more than a caregiver to her family and he was sorry he hadn’t realized that sooner. HE moves through the departing crowd toward the front of the stage as Amanda descends the step to an awaiting crowd that began pummeling her with questions not a hair out of place nor any signs of fluster in her voice she answers each question to satisfaction of the inquisitor even taking a few pictures and signing a few autographs in between before the guard shoos them off leaving just here and Anne.    

  Anne: That was unbelievable! You had them eating out the palm of your hand! They were absolutely speechless! (She hugs her tight her face beaming with excitement and pride)

Amanda: I was so nervous! (She exhales feeling as if that was the first breath she'd taken in hours)

Anne: You couldn’t tell you were perfect! I’m so proud of you!(The two hug again practically jumping out of their shoes)

Amanda: I couldn’t have done it with out you!

Anne: They were my ideas but that, up there on the stage that was all you baby! Check out the twitter fed! (She bounces with excitement showing her the response from the fed on her phone) Congratulations! You are the hit of the Expo!

Amanda: Holy crap! Look at this! It’s incredible!(She squeals making Anne squeal the two giggle hug again. Anne glances over Amanda's shoulder noticing Jake standing behind Amanda smiling proudly and winks at him as she lets go of Amanda)

Jake: No, you are incredible! (He reaches out for her puling her to him him and hugging her tightly) You were incredible! You could have heard a pin drop they were so enthralled!

Amanda: You saw? (She pushes away from him looking up at his face and seeing nothing but pride and love for the first time in weeks. She hugs him again burying her face in his chest enjoying the feel and smell of him)

Jake: Yeah and I couldn’t take my eyes off you! Anne's right you are amazing!

Amanda: You really think so? (She looks up at him surprised)

Jake: I know so! I was so proud of you!You are the most amazing women I have ever known! (He kisses her feeling all the residual anger ad frustration he slipped away as he held her replaced by the the love and pride he felt)

Anne: We have like an hour and a half before the next demonstration. Why don’t you two get out of here? (She looks down at her phone with hand and reaching for her note pad and pen with the other)

Amanda: Why don’t you come with us? (She grins nudging her arm gently. Anne smiles at the two of them knowing the last thing they needed right now was a third wheel)

Anne: You guys go ahead I have some work to take care of, and a couple of calls to make.(Hugging her binder and reaching for he phone knowing the best medicine for the two was some alone time)

Amanda: Thanks Anne we’ll see you later. (She grasp hold of Jake's arm leaning her head against his shoulder)

Anne: Have fun.(Anne picks up her phone and laptop and heads off behind the stage)

Jake: Thanks Anne. (He waves at her retreating back she turns and smiles then winks before disappearing behind the curtain then turns his attention back to Amanda) Baby I’m so sorry I acted like a complete and total jerk. I should have listened to you and realized how important this was to you. I love you so much and I promise to listen to everything you have to say I’m willing to do whatever you want to make you happy. I’m so very, very sorry do you think you can forgive me?

Amanda: Of course, I love you Jake and I love our family. (She kisses him deeply feeling closer to him in that moment than she had in months) I have an idea she says pulling him by the hand as they maneuver through the crowd)

brooke/rebeka

Brooke walks through the lobby of “Cambius” heading toward the exist just as Rebeka walks through the two almost colliding.

 

Rebeka: Hi Brooke what are you doing here.

Brooke: Hi, just stopped in to pick up some copy for the magazine. What are you doing here?

Rebeka: JR and I have a meeting to sign the finally contracts.

Brooke: That’s great I’m glad all your hard work has paid off congratulation.

Rebeka: Thank you I wish JR would hurry up he was supposed to meet me here.

Brooke: I’m sure he’ll be here shortly I know he wouldn’t miss this.

Rebeka: I know it just the thought of having to meet with Ryan Lavery alone…never mind I’m just being silly.

Brook: Has Ryan said something to upset you?

Rebeka: No, in fact he’s been nothing but professional its just the way he looks at me… It’s kind of creepy.

Brooke: You know I think I may be able to help you with that (She starts just as JR walks up)

JR: I made it! Hey sweetie sorry I’m late.

Brooke: Hey JR.

JR: Hey Brooke good to see you.

Brooke: Nice to see you too. I hear congratulations are in order.

JR: Yeah, yeah it’s all coming together thanks to my beautiful fiancée.

Rebeka: We did it.

Brooke: Who ever did it I happy for the both of you but listen I have to get back to the office so can this in to this months issue.

JR: If you stop by the hospital let Tad know I’ll be by later.

Brooke: Sure and Rebeka I’ll call you later maybe we can go to lunch and finish our conversation.

Rebeka: I would really like that.

Brooke: I’ll see you both later.

Rebeka: Bye. Did you get a chance to see Tad?

JR: No, Opal and Ruth were in with him. I stopped and talked to Joe for a few minutes then rushed over here?

Rebeka: What did Joe say?

JR: He's going to okay physically mentally, well you know. You ready to go make history?

Rebeka: Ready as I’m going to be.

JR: Are you still feeling uncomfortable around Ryan?

Rebeka: No, I'm fine. I have to do this Uncle Oliver has always said you have to face your fears.

JR: What ever it is you and I will face them together besides, (He grins sheepishly his voice teasing) according to the call I got our meeting will be with Devereaux, Ryan had to go into the city for the Expo. (Rebeka's face notably brightens her shoulders relax as the tension leaves them)

Rebeka: Best news I've had all day shall we go up?

JR: Yeah lets get this over with if we can get out of here quick we'll have a couple of hours to kill before the boys come home. (He wriggles his brow his lips twisted in a seductive smile Rebeka blushes slightly reaching over to brush the hair from his forehead her touch sending a tingle through him where they touched his skin)

Rebeka: I like the way you, think maybe we can pick up from your favorite place on the way home, maybe get a bottle of whine to go with it? (She leans in to him rubbing the tip of her noses against his)

JR: Sounds perfect! (He kisses her gently and feels himself becoming more aroused by the moment) We better get going before we're late.

Rebeka: Okay (she pulls away picking up her case lead the way toward the elevator) The faster we get this done the faster we can get home (she pushes the button and the door opens she winks at JR as she steps in) And we can forget the lunch and just go straight home enjoying the expression on JR's face as he steps in behind her adjusting his tie then shaking out the leg of his trouser causing her to giggle as she presses the button) 

Scene Shift Ryan steps out of the private elevator leading from the roof helipad to the executive suites just as Devereaux comes down the hall.

Devereaux: Ahh Ryan good you made it. How are things at the Expo?

Ryan: So far so good not that I got to see much of it before I got your call. What's going on?

Devereaux: Sorry to do this to you again but I have to take the emergency conference call from Hong Kong. This Chandler thing should only take a few moments then I'll need you to join me.

Ryan: Do you have a moment 

Devereaux: a few (He says looking at his watch)

Ryan: What's going on with you?

Devereaux: What do you mean?

Ryan: First you have me take the meeting, then you have me go to New York then you have me rush back here. Is there something going on with you maybe at home? Maybe some business stuff you're not telling me?

Devereaux: Look Ryan if you must know I guess I'm a little more shaken up by the whole ordeal last night then I thought. I'm a little off my game today if you must know.

Ryan: No man, I'm so sorry! I completely understand I forgot all about what happened to you last night. My bad. Sure, sure I'll be done as quickly as possible and be right in. 

Devereaux: Thanks Ryan I really appreciate it. I'll see you inside. (He turns quickly and begins to step away then reaches for the wall to steady himself. Ryan rushes to him grasping him beneath the arm and holding him up right)

Ryan: Whoa, are you sure you're okay.

Devereaux: I'll be all right. (He reaches his hand up rubbing his temple)

Ryan: No you're not all right you should go to the hospital and have yourself checked out. (His voice urgent as he guides him to a chair and sits next to him) Look, you start the meeting with Hong Kong let them know I'll be taking over and I'll be there as soon as I can.

Devereaux: I assure you I'm fine. (Devereaux leans his head back against the wall closing his eyes a moment then sits forward)

Ryan: I still think you should get yourself checked out. Almost passing out isn't something to play around with trust me on that one. 

Devereaux: I'm sure it's just a little exhaustion. (He sits up opening his eyes and physically steels himself for the task ahead)

Ryan: Do me a favor please, just see the doctor? You could have picked up a virus or something. (He looks at Devereaux who looks a little less green than he had a moment ago)

Devereaux: Okay, okay if it makes you feel better I'll go have myself checked out as soon as we're finished. (He says straightens his tie then smoothes his hair) Take your time I'll be fine, (He adjusts he gate and regains his composure) I'll see you momentarily. (He walks to the board room the other's in attendance quieting as the door opens. Ryan walks towards his own office stopping by his Administrative assistant desk to leave his brief case and coat) 

Administrative Asst: Mr. Lavery The Sherrigan-Chandler Group is in meeting room three.

Ryan: Thank you. (He rounds the corner and opens the door stepping through and reminding himself that she wasn't Gillian) Rebeka, JR good to see you again I have the paper work right here all the pages are marked.(He looks from Rebeka's panic face then to Ryan) 

JR: I got a call that said we were meeting with Mr. St. Jacques? 

Ryan: Unfortunately Mr. St Jacques had an Emergency and couldn't be with us today.  (He says handing a copy to each one and their lawyer then one for himself to view with the Cambius lawyer) Please take a moment to review it make sure the revisions are there. (JR and Rebeka review it quickly scanning it for all the changes they'd wanted nodding to each other then handing it to their lawyer who checks it again.) 

JR: It all looks good to me what do you think? (He turns to Rebeka who smiles back at him her smile loving but there was a twitch of nervousness around the corners)

Rebeka: It looks fine. I think we are all in agreement Mr. Lavery. 

Ryan: Then we have a deal. (He says taking out his pen and beginning to sign his copy Rebeka a JR following suit then passing it to the right until they were finished) JR Rebeka it's a pleasure doing business with you both. (He says shaking first JR's hand and then Rebeka's holding it just a few moments too long as their eyes lock and something strange passes between them. Rebeka pulls her hand away unconsciously wiping her palm on her skirt then picks up her brief case) 

Rebeka: Thank you Mr. Lavery have a good day (Her voice trembles nervously she looks to JR)

JR: Thank you Ryan it was a pleasure doing business with you. (He gently takes her elbow leading her through the door and out in to the hall Ryan collects the documents and hands them to the attorney mumbling something in coherent as he hands him the signed contracts then heads out the door towards his other meeting. He glances towards the elevator where JR and Rebeka wait catching Rebeka’s eye before the door opens she stares at him a minute then turns away as she walks through the open elevator door in to the waiting car. Ryan watches as the door closes he reaches for the hand he’d shaken hers with still tingling where she’d touched him judging from her expression he knew she’d felt something too. Now more than ever he needed to find a way to talk to her without JR)       

Jack, Erica and Tea

Jack, Erica and Tea

 

Jack and Tea sit a table inside the Pine Valley in enjoying a late lunch and reviewing their caseload for the following week.

 

Tea: I read through the Roberts file earlier this morning. (She takes a sip from her coffee cup then places it on the saucer)

Jack: What did you think?

Tea: I think I have enough to put him way for the next thirty years.

Jack: What about Wakefield?

Tea: Not too sure about that one I think we’re going to need PV finest to dig just a little more so I can make sure it sticks.

Jack: Well Ms. Delgado you seem to be very on top of things.

Tea: Why thank you Mr. Montgomery I try.

Jack: I knew when I hired you’d be prefect for the job.

Tea: Don’t be so sure I haven’t even tried my first case yet.

Jack: If your assistance this morning is just a sample of what I can expect in the future than I’m more than positive you will be the best assistant district attorney this town has ever seen.

Tea: Thanks Jack. I was watching the news this morning and saw that terrible accident that happened up on Oswego Ridge last night the news said it was a hit and run, any more on that?

Jack: Not much so far the police are still investigating.

Tea: I can’t believe we just went to that wedding yesterday.

Jack: Yeah I’m having a difficult time with it myself. How could so a joy filled occasion end in such tragedy?

Tea: Tad must be devastated. Were there any witnesses?

Jack: There were two actually a Mr. Devereaux St. Jacques and his driver.

Tea: That road is pretty deserted this time of year.

Jack: Yeah, I guess Tad was pretty lucky Mr. St. Jacques was there.

Tea: Why was he there?

Jack: According to the police report he and his driver got turned around coming off the highway.

Tea: So it was a case of right place right time.

Jack: It would seem that way.

Tea: But I take it you don’t think so?

Jack: I’ll just wait till they finish the investigation. Okay enough about work how are you settling in. Were you able to get in touch with realtor I gave?

Tea: Miriam, yeah she’s great she found us a beautiful place over on Summerset.

Jack: That’s not too far from where I live.

Tea: I know that’s what Miriam told me.

Jack: Well welcome to the neighborhood.

Tea: Thanks neighbor.

Jack: Maybe after court I could show you around the neighbor then we could have dinner.

Tea: That sound great but I’m not sure you’ll have time? (She says looking over the rim of her cup as she spots Erica walking into the dinning-room casually scanning it.)

Jack: I’ll make the time. (Smiling broadly openly flirting with and Tea very much enjoying the moment between them as Erica spots them then making a beeline towards them)

Tea: Ahh don’t look now but here comes your ex.

Erica: Jack! I didn’t expect to see you here.

Jack: Hello Erica you’re looking lovely as always.

Erica: Thank you Jack Tea, nice to see you again.

Tea: Nice to see you too.

Erica: Jack may I speak with you a moment, in private.

Jack: can't this wait Erica Tea and I were just catching a quick bite before we head back to the court house.

Erica: I promise this won't take long. (Erica smiles at Tea her eyes challenging as Tea's eyes gleam with a light of their ready to meet it and smirks as she reaches for her purse to retrieve her ringing cell phone saving them all from the ensuing battle  

Tea: Go ahead Jack I need to get this.  (She looks down at her phone)

Jack: Would you excuse me a moment please? ( He pushes out his chair and stands his eyes locking on Tea's a knowing look passing between them which startles Erica this could be real trouble an inner voice called to her) 

Tea: Sure I’ll be right here. (She press the button putting it to her head. Jack open his wallet tucking money in to the folder and leaving it on the edge of the table then walks to the bar Erica walking beside him)

Jack: How can I help you Erica?

Erica: How much longer are we going to play this game?

Jack: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Erica: Please, Jack I’m not stupid do you think I haven’t figured out what you’re doing?

Jack: Why don’t you tell me exactly what it is you think I’m doing?

Erica:  Using this Tea to make me jealous. I’m telling you right now it’s not going to work.

Jack: You’re right Erica it’s not going to work.

Erica: Of course it won’t. I'm not jealous. I mean Ms. Delgado is very pretty and all but really Jack?

Jack: I'm not trying to make you jealous as I've told you how many times does it make this? You and I are through I'd have to care to even want to make you jealous and I don't. 

Erica: Please Jack it’s so obvious.

Jack: Only thing that is obvious is you’re delusional. 

Erica: You're just trying to punish me. So okay I'll admit it I was wrong to go snooping in your life and that prank I pulled at the studio consider me punish. 

Jack: I'm not punishing you the fact is Erica I don't care! You're all way such a narcosis. News flash everything everyone does isn't about you cupcake. When I told you months ago that we are done I meant it and what I do, who I see or don’t see it none of your business. Now get it through your head you and I are over I’m moving on with my life and so should you. (He grinds out his eyes spitting fire causing Erica to smirk back at him just as Tea arrives her expression urgent cutting of any reply Erica may have had) 

Tea: Jack I just got a call from the courthouse the jury is back.

Jack: We’d better get going. (Taking a quick peak at his watch) Good-bye Erica.

Tea: Good-bye Erica. (Her tone dismissive giving Erica that eerie feeling she'd had earlier then shakes it off when she catches Jackson's eye again as he exists the Inn)

Erica: Bye! Oh Jack your mouth may be saying we’re over but your eyes say you’re lying through your teeth.

Kendall: Who’s lying through their teeth Mother? (Her eyes following Erica’s as she watches Jack and Tea then back to her Mother) Oh come on when is this going to stop?