CSI:Miami Road Trip #11: We Ain't Comin' Home

Thanks so much for the reviews.

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Gables Estates, house, backyard, 1pm

Scott: *grabs large pole, shoves it into pool*

Lori: *steps outside* ...Scott.

Scott: *lifts head* Yeah.

Lori: You're supposed to be sick.

Scott: No. *drags net across pool*

Lori: No?

Scott: I lied.

Lori: *lifts brows*

Scott: Okay, I had a headache. It was just a small lie.

Lori: You actually skipped out on work. YOU.

Scott: You're always telling me how I should spend more time with family and since it's my perrogative as CEO to take a day, I took it. I really couldn't bear to sit through another 2 hours of whinning.

Lori: I see. So you're cleaning the pool.

Scott: Yeah. *kneels, pulls branches from pool*

Lori: Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that my parents came over, they'll be staying for dinner too.

Scott: *smiles* Great. *pulls pole out of water*

Lori: *sits beside pool*

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: *staring at Scott*

Scott: Something wrong?

Lori: My parents seem to think they're going to work out their problems and live happily ever after.

Scott: And you don't think so.

Lori: I think my dad's lonely and my mother's using that to her advantage.

Scott: *sits*

Lori: It didn't take her more than 10 minutes to push herself into his lap after Anni left.

Scott: Maybe she genuinely wants to be there for him.

Lori: No. She doesn't care about him, she cares about herself.

Scott: Has your father said anything about it?

Lori: *nods* He claims they're working through their problems.

Scott: That's good.

Lori: No, it's not. They're just going to go back to the way they were before.

Scott: You don't know that for sure.

Lori: I know my parents. They can't get through one meal without insults and fists.

Scott: You had breakfast with them. Were they at each other's throats?

Lori: ...No.

Scott: They're two consenting adults, if they want to work at their relationship and maybe take it to the next level, I say support them.

Lori: I don't think you realize how damaging they are to each other. *looks down at grass* To people around them.

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: One of my first memories is of my father slamming my mother against the refrigerator and then screaming at her while she stood there and cried. Not to mention another one singed in my mind is my mother barking at him for hours while he sat in front of the television drinking, numbing her out of his ear. *lifts head* I keep waiting for the day that happens to us.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: ...And I can't bear to watch it happen to them again.

Scott: I think both of them know what could potentially happen. And I think they both want to give themselves the chance to find out.

Lori: *nods*

Scott: They've had time and growth on their side so hopefully, even if they don't end up in a romantic relationship, they can at least treat each other better.

Lori: Yeah.

Scott: *wraps arm around Lori* And I firmly believe our relationship will never degenerate into hostility.

Lori: How do you know?

Scott: The day I hurt you or stop loving you is the day I put a gun in my mouth.

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Scott: I promise you that.

Lori: *lies head on Scott's shoulder*

Scott: *stares ahead*

TBC................................

 

Thanks so much for the reviews.

^ Hehe, Anni. :devil:

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Gables Estates, dining room, 5pm

Katie: It's so weird that Tom took Anni's maiden name. *looks at Speed* Isn't that weird? Why wouldn't he want to keep his?

Speed: It's not that weird.

Katie: *looks at Scott* How come you didn't take Lori's maiden name?

Scott: ...I could have.

Katie: Thomas Grey. Ick. I liked Carter better.

Lori: You don't even like Tom.

Katie: So? I can still poo-poo his not-so good name. At any rate, he's still not winning any points with me after what he did to your father.

Lori: *lifts eyes* What did he do?

Katie: He beat him up.

Speed: He didn't beat me up.

Lori: *looks at Speed*

Katie: He punched you out.

Lori: Why would he do that?

Katie: Oh, your father punched him first.

Lori: DAD.

Speed: He's a little weiner.

Lori: *shakes head* I can't believe you.

Katie: Scott would never do something so stupid. Would you.

Scott: Uh...well...

Lori: He did swing at that guy who hurt Krista in the treatment facility. But Scott doesn't lose his temper very often.

Scott: *looks down at plate*

Lori: *looks at Scott* ...Something you want to share with the class?

Scott: *clears throat* I sort of um...my father and I were having lunch the other week and-

Lori: You didn't.

Scott: I did.

Katie: *smiles* GO SCOTTY!

Lori: Damn and I wasn't around to see it.

Scott: *lifts brow*

Lori: I mean...God you animal, you. Smarten up. *slaps Scott*

Scott: *smiles*

Katie: What'd he do to get you riled up? Break your tie?

Scott: It's a long story.

Katie: Come on, I want to know what makes Scott Finch Hulk out.

Lori: Mother, eat your dinner.

Katie: Admit it, you're a little curious. What if your man was fighting for your dignity?

Lori: He's not 'my man'.

Scott: Yes I am. *kisses Lori's cheek*

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Scott: *smiles*

Lori: *pushes Scott, smirks* Dork.

Katie: *pokes Speed* Look how cute.

Speed: Yes, I see. *sips wine*

Scott: I think I hear a baby crying. I'll be back. *stands, walks away*

Katie: Have you been to Tom's place lately?

Lori: No. Why?

Katie: Oh. Well since Tim and I are banned until we start acting like adults, I just figured maybe they were gossiping about us to you or something.

Lori: Haven't heard a peep.

Katie: Good. *narrows eyes* I don't like the cut of their jip. *grabs Speed's hand* They were horrible to him.

Speed: *looks at Katie* I started it.

Katie: I don't blame you. You were fighting for your child. GASP. How heroic.

Speed: *frowns*

Lori: You decided you want to be a part of her life now?

Speed: *looks at Lori* Some things have been...put into perspective.

Lori: *nods*

Katie: I think he should duke it out in court.

Speed: That's not necessary.

Scott: *walks over, sits*

Katie: Hey Scott, I have a scenario for you. If you and Lori were divorced and she re-married and kept the kids, would you file for custody?

Scott: I might consider it.

Lori: Um...why are we divorced in this scenario?

Katie: Let's say he cheated on you with his secretary.

Scott: I don't have a secretary.

Katie: Okay, the new Vice President. *smiles* I hear she's a real dish.

Lori: What? *looks at Scott* You hired a new VP? And she's a woman?

Scott: ...Does it make a difference what gender she is?

Lori: I don't want some boob job working under you.

Scott: Her breasts are not fake.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: ...But I wouldn't know that either way so it doesn't really matter. *looks down at plate, grabs fork*

Lori: *frowns*

Katie: Anyway, let's say this new guy Lori married-

Lori: Wait, who am I marrying?

Katie: Who cares?

Lori: If he gets to bop the VP, I want to know who I'm leaving him for.

Katie: Okay...how about Steve McQueen.

Lori: Steve McQueen's dead.

Katie: Not in this scenario. Anyhow, let's say Steve considers himself your children's father and leaves Scott in the dust. *looks at Scott* How about then?

Lori: Can I marry Josh Duhamel instead?

Scott: *looks at Lori* Why?

Lori: ...Well he's not dead, for one.

Katie: Yeah but he's already married, isn't he?

Lori: But necromancy's okay.

Katie: Scott, answer the question.

Scott: I don't know.

Katie: What if he said you couldn't come around anymore?

Lori: Why would he say that?

Katie: Because he's supposed to be an ass in this scenario. And so are you. Let's say you ban Scott from your home and your children.

Lori: I would never do that.

Scott: How come in this scenario, I'm not divorcing Lori and re-marrying? Why is it the mother always gets the children and the father gets snubbed?

Lori: How come I'm being divorced now?

Katie: Let's say you slept with...that little guy that always hangs around Scott. What's his name...Bob?

Lori: What happened to Josh Duhamel?

Katie: He's working on another Transformers movie so security was tight.

Lori: Scott wouldn't take the kids.

Scott: *fiddling with napkin*

Lori: ...Scott.

Scott: You know, I don't know what I'd do but it's not completely out of the question.

Lori: Would I be banned from your house too?

Scott: Of course not.

Katie: *smiles* This is getting saucy.

Lori: *leans back in chair, crosses arms*

TBC.................................

 

Thanks so much for the reviews.

Yeah, if I were Lori, I don't think I'd invite Katie over anymore. :lol:

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Miami PD, 8am next day

Tom: *places gun in holster*

Lori: *walks over* Carter.

Tom: It's not Carter.

Lori: Right. Can I talk to you?

Tom: I'm busy. *walks away*

Lori: *follows* It's important.

Tom: *pushes door, walks away*

Lori: *frowns*

Outside

Tom: *opens car door*

Lori: *runs over* Where are you going?

Tom: Morgue.

Lori: You're on a case?

Tom: What is it you need? I have to get going.

Lori: I want to talk to you about this whole...my father versus you thing. I know it's not really any of my business but-

Tom: You're right, it's not.

Lori: *looks in car* ...Is that an airline ticket?

Tom: Yeah.

Lori: I thought you were going to the morgue. *looks at Tom*

Tom: *stares at Lori*

Lori: ...Is it Cassie?

Tom: *lowers eyes*

Lori: *stares at Tom*

Tom: She took a bunch of heroin and drowned in her bathtub.

Lori: ...I'm sorry.

Tom: *nods*

Lori: *wraps arms around Tom*

Tom: *stares blankly*

Lori: You tried, Tom. You couldn't force her to get help.

Tom: *closes eyes, hugs Lori*

APL Manhattan Miami, break room

Sarah: *pours coffee*

Bob: What do you think about APL so far?

Sarah: So far it's been great. Everyone's really nice.

Bob: *smiles* What about Scotty?

Sarah: Mister Finch is a competant leader. *grabs milk carton*

Bob: How...professional of you.

Sarah: What do you want me to say, he's a fine piece of ass?

Scott: *steps over*

Sarah: *stirs coffee* I can admit that. Sure. He's very...handsome, witty, intelligent...distracting.

Bob: *laughs*

Sarah: *smiles* I wish I'd seen a picture of him beforehand, maybe I wouldn't have applied.

Bob: Oh?

Sarah: To tell you the truth, I'm a little late with getting the reports handed in because I was too busy staring into his office. Did you know before lunch, he goes to the gym to work out and when he comes back, he changes in his office? Mm. I'm sorry to say those reports are going to have a bit of spilled coffee on them.

Bob: *smiling* I hear ya. Damn, I wish I had a body like that though. His wife is a lucky woman.

Scott: Is she.

Bob: *smile fades*

Sarah: *blinks*

Scott: *reaches over, takes cup* Thanks for the coffee, Robert. I appreciate it.

Bob: *laughs nervously* We totally knew you were behind us, Scotty. We did that just for you.

Scott: Mhm. *sips coffee* I look forward to getting those reports. Hopefully without the coffee stains.

Sarah: *looks at Scott*

Scott: *smirks, walks away*

Sarah: *slams head against cupboard* I'm an idiot.

Bob: He won't hold it against you. You should have seen our last CEO, she practically wanted his DNA to create the perfect human specimen.

Sarah: *looks at Bob*

TBC.................................