CSI:Miami Road Trip: Unlucky Number 13

:guffaw: OMG... TOM! Leave it up to Tom to figure out how to get these two talking! It's inspired, really...Trap them in a box and leave them to their wits. I'm glad that the air is somewhat cleared and that they at least showed that there is hope. Now... the issue of Anni and Scott...:)

Awesome update:D
 
Thanks for the reviews. :)

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New York, condo, 3pm

Lori: *staring out window*

Tom: *walks over* How was your talk?

Lori: Fine.

Tom: *looks back* He's good with Tayla. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea for him to come home for a while.

Lori: It's always going to be the same thing with him. He claims he wants to be there for the kids, he makes a good effort for a couple weeks and then work suddenly consumes his life and we take second fiddle. He says he doesn't want to lose me but I've already lost him.

Tom: *nods*

Lori: How would you feel if Anni devoted all of her time to something else and came home just to put in some face time?

Tom: I guess it depends what she's devoting her time to. In our line of work, it's not realistic to devote all your time to family.

Lori: What about a person? I mean, she's been hanging out with Scott a lot more since he left.

Tom: Once a month is hardly anything to sneeze at.

Lori: Okay so consider for a moment that they have a romantic relationship together. Then she comes home and expects everything to stay the same--almost as if she were living a double life.

Tom: It's her life. If she's a good mother to our children and she genuinely wants to be with me and love me, who cares what she does when she travels?

Lori: That makes no sense to me. You can't have it both ways.

Tom: Why not?

Lori: It's wrong.

Tom: You and I had a relationship while you were married to Scott.

Lori: It wasn't a relationship.

Tom: Well whatever it was, at the end of the day...you ended up with him.

Lori: You honestly expect me to believe that if she were having an affair, she wouldn't leave you for him.

Tom: I guess that would depend on how much she loves me, wouldn't it.

Lori: So...you'd condone her behaviour just because she comes home at night.

Tom: Whatever works for her.

Lori: What about you? You think she'd feel the same way if it were reversed?

Tom: *lifts brow* I don't think we would have gotten married if I had the hots for Scott.

Lori: You know what I mean, Tom.

Tom: We're different people. I never said we had to think and feel the same way about everything.

Lori: You have a strange philosophy on life. Your tomb stone will read: The Ultimate Believer in Double Standards.

Tom: Hey, if you want double standards, look in a mirror. Scott took you back after all the shit you put him through. I think you thrive on all the drama.

Lori: What do you mean?

Tom: If you had just acknowledged his faults and lies and forgiven him, nobody would be saying "poor Lori, I can't believe what Scott did to her and the kids". You could have even gone to court to divorce him once and for all but no, you just keep sending papers. No victims equals unhappy Lori.

Lori: *frowns*

Tom: But that's just me.

Lori: You think I like seeing my kids torn apart by all of this? You think I like dating jerks and waking up alone?

Tom: Yeah, I do. You have a long rap sheet of attention-seeking.

Lori: *stares at Tom*

Tom: You need to get over yourself and frankly, so does Scott. Both of you are a couple of children pretending to be adults. *walks away*

Lori: *blinks*

Kitchen

Tayla: *munches on cookie*

Tom: *walks over* How goes the snack?

Scott: She seems to be enjoying it.

Tom: Good. *sits*

Tayla: *hands cookie to Tom*

Tom: *takes cookie*

TBC................................
 
I love how deep Tom and Lori's relationship really is. I mean, she's telling him about Scott and Anni's affair, and he's * assumingly* unaffected by it and she's going gonzo in trying to figure him out. I love that they can get so tangled into each other until they find the solution to their problems. Tom's the best friend that a girl can have* isn't it weird that Anni's the best friend a guy could have? I KNOW RIGHT? I digress...*, he puts Lori back into her place and gets her to think about all aspects. Couldn't by friendship like that.

I think it's cool that things are trending upward for Lori and Scott, even if it does take a while to get there:D


Awesome update!
 
Thanks for the review! :D

For the record, I totally agree with your assessment of Anni and Tom...Lori and Scott are lucky. :p Well...for the most part. :lol:

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New York, condo, bedroom, 5pm

Lori: *opens closet*

Scott: *steps in* What are you doing?

Lori: Snooping.

Scott: ...It's not really snooping if I know about it. Why don't you come watch the movie.

Lori: No. I'm going to find the rest of your girlfriends' underwear.

Scott: I don't have any girlfriends.

Lori: *looks at Scott* I hope Anni was good.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: Saying nothing does not a smart answer make.

Scott: Does it matter? You want a divorce.

Lori: It's about pride, Scott. If she's better in bed than I am, I need to get better.

Scott: Who are you going to practice with?

Lori: *smiles* Ha, see there's where you might think you have me.

Scott: *crosses arms*

Lori: *stares at Scott, smile fades* You have me.

Scott: *smirks*

Lori: It's not fair. I'm just as hot as you are.

Scott: Really.

Lori: Yes.

Scott: I always thought you were way more attractive than I.

Lori: B-...okay see this is how you get women. You do one of those charming things that doesn't seem charming at first, like a really smart joke. It's the ones that sneak up on you th-

Scott: You're not making any sense.

Lori: What does she have that I don't?

Scott: The ability to stop her lips from moving.

Lori: *narrows eyes* You always loved that about me.

Scott: *nods* You're right. I found it endearing for the most part.

Lori: Great, what else do you like about me?

Scott: *smiles* Your inherent narcissism.

Lori: *frowns, punches Scott's shoulder*

Scott: *laughs*

Lori: You're a jerk.

Scott: The truth is often painful.

Lori: *jumps on Scott, grabs him by the hair* ARG!

Scott: *falls against wall*

Lori: *slaps Scott in the face*

Scott: *winces* Feel better?

Lori: No.

Scott: Well then, by all means continue.

Lori: *pounds on Scott's chest*

Scott: *coughs*

Lori: *wraps arms around Scott's neck*

Scott: *blinks* ...*wraps arms around Lori*

Lori: Keep laughing, okay? It's the best sound ever.

Scott: *lifts brow* Okay.

Lori: *hugs tighter*

Scott: *looks around*

Lori: *closes eyes* You smell the same.

Scott: I miss you too, Lori.

Lori: Come home. Just for a little while.

Scott: *nods* Alright.

Lori: *lifts head* Really?

Scott: Yes.

Lori: You need to stay for Christmas.

Scott: Wouldn't miss it.

Lori: *smiles* What are you getting me?

Scott: *laughs*

Miami, restaurant, 8pm

Katie: Are you sure Horatio's okay with the kids?

Speed: *opens menu* He insisted. Besides, it's his funeral.

Katie: You should have warned him about Dominick.

Speed: Oh I'm sure he'll figure things out pretty quickly.

Condo

Horatio: Dominick, get back here with those sunglasses.

Dominick: *puts sunglasses onto face*

Horatio: I'm serious now.

Dominick: *takes off shades*

Horatio: *steps closer*

Dominick: *snaps shades in half*

Horatio: *blinks*

Dominick: *looks down at shades* Oops. *cackles*

Horatio: Dom...

Dominick: *throws shades*

Horatio: *grabs Dominick* You will sit.

Dominick: Nope. *stands on couch*

Horatio: Sit. *pushes Dominick onto couch*

Dominick: *bites Horatio's hand*

Horatio: OW! *looks down at hand*

Dominick: *giggling*

Horatio: Dominick, that was a very bad thing to do. I want you to apologize.

Dominick: Sorry dipshit.

Horatio: *blinks* Excuse me?

Dominick: *jumps over couch* H IS A DIPSHIT! *runs upstairs*

Horatio: *sigh*

Upstairs, bedroom

Dominick: *jumping on bed*

Horatio: *walks in* Dominick, time for bed.

Dominick: Nope.

Horatio: Yes. Get your pyjamas on.

Dominick: *throws pillows*

Horatio: *ducks* Get your butt over here. Now.

Dominick: *jumping*

Horatio: *walks over to bed*

Dominick: *kicks Horatio in the face*

Horatio: AH! *holds face*

Dominick: *runs out of room*

Horatio: *turns around*

Hallway

Dominick: *peeks out from doorway*

Horatio: *walks into hallway* I'm going to start counting. When I get to 3, you're going to be in big trouble. One...

Dominick: *ducks into bathroom, opens cabinet*

Horatio: Two...

Dominick: *unscrews piping*

Horatio: Th-

Water blows into hallway

Horatio: AH!

Dominick: *jumps onto sink*

Horatio: *wiping eyes* Dominick!

Dominick: *crosses arms*

Horatio: *steps near bathroom* Turn the water off.

Dominick: No.

Horatio: If you don't, you're going to get spanked.

Dominick: *jumps down from sink, runs away*

Horatio: *eye twitches*

Restaurant

Katie: *fiddling with phone*

Speed: *looks over* What are you doing?

Katie: Texting Anni.

Speed: ...Where the hell did you get that phone?

Katie: You got it for me for our anniversary.

Speed: What anniversary?

Katie: The one we had last week.

Speed: Katie, we agreed on no anniversary stuff.

Katie: You splurged.

Speed: Are those real diamonds?

Katie: *smiles* You're the sweetest.

Speed: *frowns* How much did it cost me?

Katie: Enough to make me happy.

Speed: *sigh* Katie, we have to talk about major purchases.

Katie: Telling you how much you paid for my gift isn't very lady-like.

Speed: *grabs phone*

Katie: Hey.

Speed: *looks down at screen* ...What does 'omg ryte, lmfao' mean?

Katie: Anni talks like a 13-year old when she's drunk.

Speed: She's drunk?

Katie: Yeah she's having a girl's night by herself.

Speed: *looks down at phone, blinks*

Katie: What happened?

Speed: She just sent you a naked picture.

Katie: Ooh. *grabs phone*

Speed: Katie, put that away.

Katie: But she's showing me her new tattoo.

Speed: Tattoo?

Katie: Yeah. It's gnarly. *smiles* It's a finch.

Speed: Excuse me?

Katie: The bird. She got it on her ass.

Speed: *grabs phone*

Katie: It's really cute.

Speed: ...Katie, do you understand the significance?

Katie: She likes birds.

Speed: *looks at Katie* She likes finches.

Katie: Yeah.

Speed: *stares at Katie*

Katie: *stares at Speed*

Speed: Nevermind.

20 minutes later

Speed: *digs fork into steak*

Katie: *gasp* SHE LIKES SCOTT!

Speed: *nods* There it is.

Katie: Hey. Why's she allowed to be a cougar but I'm stuck with you?

Speed: I appreciate that.

TBC.....................................
 
LOL... Horatio and Dominick. First...I have to tell you how INSPIRED that truly is:guffaw: I could just picture H and Dom just running all over that place. I'm sure Speed and Katie * when they get home* will be :wtf:. Katie will call Dom demon spawn and Speed will glare. A fitting ending to a night, don't you think? I do believe that Horatio lost just that much more faith in the human race after his "Dom" experience:devil:. It's safe to say he won't be babysitting anymore. Sound of tires peeling away from the pavement, anyone?:thumbsup:

Awesome update!
 
Thanks for the review! :)

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Restaurant, booth, 9pm

Speed: *leans over, kisses Katie's cheek*

Katie: *smiles*

Speed: *kisses Katie*

Katie: *places hand on Speed's cheek*

Phone rings

Speed: ...It's Anni again.

Katie: I'm going to kick her ass. *picks up phone, looks down* ..."omfg, my az hertz soooo much".

Speed: That's intelligent.

Katie: Should I respond?

Speed: She probably can't see it clearly anyway. Just turn off the phone.

Katie: But she might hurt herself.

Speed: Anni's going to be fine.

Katie: *stares at Speed*

Speed: *angry sigh* You want to go see her.

Katie: Could we?

Biscayne Park, house

Anni: *stumbles downstairs, opens door*

Katie: *smiles* Hey.

Anni: *smiles* KATIE! *wraps arms around Katie*

Katie: Oof.

Anni: I was just about to text you!

Speed: *steps over*

Anni: *looks at Speed* HEY! YOU! *grabs Speed's shirt* You're so...tall.

Speed: May we come in?

Anni: *staggers back* Be my guest. *grabs whiskey bottle from floor, drinks* WHOA. *falls over*

Speed: Could you put some pants on?

Anni: Why? It's more freeing to be in your underpants.

Speed: You got me there.

Anni: *stands, staggers forward*

Katie: *grabs Anni's arm*

Anni: *lifts bottle* Want some?

Speed: No thank you.

Anni: It would loosen you up.

Speed: Therein lies the problem.

Anni: *lifts finger* No fancypants language in ma house. *grabs Katie* Who wants to play Twister?

Katie: I DO!

Speed: Anni, may I speak with you in private?

Anni: No you may not speak to my privates. *starts to laugh*

Speed: *takes Anni's hand* Kitchen.

Katie: I'll start up the Twister board!

Kitchen

Anni: *leans against counter, grabs onto fridge*

Speed: Girl's night, huh.

Anni: Yeah. *smiles* First time in a while.

Speed: Tell me about the new tattoo.

Anni: *opens fridge, grabs vodka bottle* It's red.

Speed: It's also a finch.

Anni: *smiles* So you saw the picture. *winks*

Speed: What's the idea behind it?

Anni: *wraps arms around Speed's neck*

Vodka bottle smashes into floor

Anni: *sigh* I love him.

Speed: Who?

Anni: Scott. *lies head on Speed's chest* He's such a sweet man.

Speed: *shakes head*

Anni: *smiles* He makes me feel like I'm WORTH something.

Speed: You are worth something.

Anni: He's a beautiful human being.

Speed: He's also devoted to Lori.

Anni: *frowns, shoves Speed*

Speed: *staggers back*

Anni: Scott doesn't deserve her! It's not fair.

Speed: How did you think this was going to play out, Anni? You were going to live happily ever after with him?

Anni: No. I knew what I was doing. *staggers across floor*

Speed: *takes Anni's arm*

Anni: *shrugs Speed away* I don't wanna talk about this.

Speed: Does he know you feel this way?

Anni: *looks at Speed* He can't.

Speed: *nods*

Anni: *grabs Speed* Don't tell him. Please don't tell him, Tim, you can't. *places hand on Speed's cheek* I'll do anything.

Speed: *grabs Anni's hand* I'm not saying anything because it's none of my business, but you have to fix it. Tom's not stupid. You have a finch on your ass.

Anni: Looks more like a sparrow.

Katie: *runs in* Just got off the phone with Lori. Scott's coming to Miami tomorrow! YAY!

Anni/Speed: *look at Katie*

Katie: Aren't you excited?

Anni: *starts to cry, slides down stove*

Katie: What's her problem?

Speed: *stares at Anni* Was I like that when I was a drunk?

Katie: You were a lot more violent.

Speed: *sigh*

Katie: Should we leave her here?

Speed: Yes.

Katie: *slaps Speed's arm*

Speed: I'll clean up the glass. Take her upstairs.

Katie: *grabs Anni's arm*

Upstairs, bedroom

Anni: *lies on bed*

Katie: *sits on bed* Is this going to be a regular thing?

Anni: Falling for Lori's men? Yes.

Katie: That's not what I mean.

Anni: I'm finally alone, Katie. I can do whatever I want.

Katie: And getting drunk was the big plan for the night.

Anni: No. Having fun was.

Katie: Has this been fun?

Anni: It was until Speed ruined it. He ruins everything. He ruined our marriage, he ruined your marrige, he ruined Lori and he almost ruined his life countless times. I can't believe I married him.

Katie: He's not all bad.

Anni: *smiles* He's no Scott Finch, that's for sure.

Katie: ...Scott barricaded himself in your house, endangered your children's lives and threatened suicide.

Anni: And he has a great body. *closes eyes*

Katie: Y-

Anni: *snores*

Katie: *sigh* Great.

Condo

Speed: *opens door*

Katie: *walks in, stops*

Speed: H?

Horatio: *rocking back and forth on couch*

Speed: *walks around couch*

Horatio: You need to call a priest. That child needs an exorcism.

Speed: I'll keep that in mind.

Horatio: *stands, walks away*

Katie: *steps over* What happened?

Speed: I think Dom got to him.

Katie: Hard to do.

Speed: *sits on couch, looks at Dominick* He almost looks angelic.

Katie: Mistake number 1.

Speed: *smirks*

TBC........................
 
Dominick...:guffaw: He's gotten to Horatio. It takes a lot to get to Horatio. Congrats, Dom. Congrats.

Poor Anni's on the road to ruin. She's fallen in love with Scotty * let's face it, we all know how easy that is* Now she has to deal with the ramifications. I wonder how this is going to play out seeming as if she's got a husband... Those Kooky kids..lol


Awesome update!
 
Looks like H. is gonna need a lot of therapy after his night with Dom. Seriously Dom has broken the Sunglasses of Justice! What is that going to do to Horatio's balence in the universe! It will have to unhinge him on certain levels and make him not as affective in his crime fighting ways! This could be devastating to the team!

Hmm maybe Speed can find a priest that can give him a two for one deal on a therapy session and exorcism! lol! Dom should come with a warning label!

WARNING, May cause serious psychological problems if left in the care of anyone but Speed or Lori! acute in depth therapy will be needed! Institutionalization may be needed!

I think Anni is gonna have a lot of explaining to do about that tat! Maybe Tom will finally get what Lori was trying to tell him! I mean, Is he really that stupid or does he just play stupid on TV! lol!

Great updates Geni!
 
Thanks for the reviews! :D

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Gables Estates, house, 9am next day

Scott: *walks in*

Steph: DADDY! *runs over, hugs Scott*

Scott: *smiles* Hey!

Lori: *walks in, dumps suitcase onto floor*

Speed: Had to stay here for the night. Dom flooded our condo.

Lori: What? How did you let that happen?

Speed: Horatio was babysitting.

Lori: ...You were supposed to be babysitting.

Speed: It's a long story.

Katie: *runs downstairs* SCOTT! *jumps onto Scott*

Scott: Oof. *backs into door*

Door shuts

Katie: YOU'RE ALIVE!

Scott: *winces* Hi.

Katie: *jumps down* Good to see you. *slaps Scott on the back*

Steph: Daddy, it's Christmas soon.

Scott: I know, it's why I'm here. *kneels* I hope you've been a good girl for Mommy.

Steph: Yes I have.

Scott: Excellent. Then I'm sure Santa will be generous.

Steph: *smiles*

Lori: Steph, come help me start the tree.

Steph: *runs away*

Lori: *walks away*

Speed: How have you been?

Scott: *stands* Great. *smiles* I'm looking forward to spending some time with family.

Speed: May I speak with you privately?

Scott: Sure.

Garage

Scott: *leans against truck*

Speed: *shuts door* What's going on with you and Anni?

Scott: Currently? Nothing.

Speed: So you ended it.

Scott: We both ended it.

Speed: I didn't get that impression last night.

Scott: *tilts head* What do you mean?

Katie: *runs in* Hurry up and help me make lunch.

Speed: *looks at watch* It's nowhere near lunch.

Katie: Stop talking to him about Anni. You promised you wouldn't. *grabs Speed's arm*

Speed/Katie leave

Scott: *stares blankly*

Den

Steph: Momma, I wanna put the star at the top.

Lori: The star goes last.

Steph: But I can do it, right?

Lori: I suppose.

Steph: Daddy, will you lift me so I can do it?

Scott: Sure.

Speed: I saw a commercial on TV yesterday for APL. They seem to be changing a lot.

Scott: Really? I don't watch TV.

Speed: How's the new job?

Scott: It's great. I have flexible hours, a great atmosphere and it's challenging but not overly stressful.

Speed: So you're going to stay there.

Scott: I don't know.

Lori: You should. *lifts head* If you really like it. If it helps you.

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: You've got the weekends to see the kids.

Scott: *nods*

Speed: I'll go help Katie in the kitchen. *walks away*

Steph: *sits on couch*

Lori: *places ornament onto tree*

Scott: ...Do you appreciate this?

Lori: *looks at Scott* What?

Scott: Decorating the tree. I mean, it's so simple and...normal.

Lori: *looks at tree* I remember after coming home from Colombia, my parents wanted me to help them decorate the tree. It was the first real 'family' experience I'd ever had. It did make me feel like I belonged somewhere other than a gutter.

Scott: ...I never understood you until now.

Lori: *lifts eyes*

Scott: I didn't understand how much you struggled on the inside. It's like I have two brains.

Lori: *nods*

Scott: They're always fighting with each other.

Lori: It gets easier to deal with.

Scott: I'm sorry if I ever minimized what you were going through.

Lori: *nods*

Scott: *clears throat* Steph, I think it's time for that star now.

Steph: *smiles* YAY!

Biscayne Park, house

Tom: *staring at Anni's butt*

Anni: Is it hideous?

Tom: It's...not that small.

Anni: *pulls up jeans* I'm sorry, I was completely drunk. It was stupid.

Tom: Do you love the guy?

Anni: What?

Tom: You got a tattoo, it obviously meant something.

Anni: I was drunk.

Tom: I understand that.

Anni: Tom, I love you.

Tom: No, hey, I'm not looking for guilt here. I just want to know.

Anni: ...We're just friends.

Tom: Okay. Friends with benefits.

Anni: It's not like that.

Tom: *nods*

Anni: Are you mad?

Tom: No.

Anni: Why?

Tom: I'm really in no position to judge.

Anni: You must be feeling something.

Tom: Confused, maybe. We discussed the open marriage thing and decided we wouldn't do it.

Anni: I know, I'm sorry.

Tom: You don't need to apologize to me.

Anni: Well you don't seem okay with it.

Tom: Like I said-

Anni: You're in no position to judge, I get it. But that doesn't mean you aren't human.

Tom: I don't want to fight or be angry, I just want you to be happy. If he did that for you, great. But I'd like to try and cut in on the dance more, y'know? I obviously haven't been the husband you need.

Anni: I'd like that.

Tom: *wraps arms around Anni*

Anni: *sigh*

TBC..................................
 
Now see...that's great. That's understanding and love. I'm glad that both are able to see where things went awry and how they can get back online with each other. it's nice that Lori and Scott are spending quality time with family and each other. And FINALLY Tom and Anni had the talk. I think from here, things will be better, now that there's so much understanding...and APPRECIATION! That's what matters the most!

Awesome update!
 
Thanks for the review! :)

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Gables Estates, house, bedroom, 11pm

Lori: *pulls blanket across bed*

Scott: *steps over* Hey.

Lori: *looks at Scott* Hey, are the kids in bed?

Scott: For now.

Lori: *sits on bed*

Scott: I have something for you.

Lori: Oh?

Scott: *walks around bed, sits*

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Scott: *hands over box*

Lori: *takes box, lowers head*

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *opens box* ...

Scott: *lowers eyes*

Lori: This is your medal. *looks at Scott* I thought you threw it away.

Scott: I want you to have it.

Lori: Why?

Scott: ...Maybe it'll be a reminder of what I used to be.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: It meant a lot to me at one time. It was all I had...the only thing that kept me together until I met you.

Lori: *wraps arms around Scott*

Scott: I love you.

Lori: *hugs tighter*

Scott: I should be going.

Lori: *lets go* You can stay in the house. In the bedroom.

Scott: *blinks*

Lori: Guest bedroom.

Scott: We don't have a guest bedroom.

Lori: *looks around* 7,000 square-foot home and we don't have a guest bedroom?

Scott: *smirks* Goodnight, Lori. *stands*

Lori: *grabs Scott's arm, yanks him down onto bed*

Scott: *lifts brow*

Lori: *turns out light* Night.

Scott: Uh...aren't you forgetting something?

Lori: Oh, right. *leans over, kisses Scott*

Scott: *clears throat* That's not what I meant.

Lori: What?

Scott: I thought you wanted a divorce. I guess I'm a little confused.

Lori: You haven't signed the papers. *smiles* You're still mine until you do.

Scott: B-...*stares blankly*

Lori: What?

Scott: Do you smell that?

Lori: Flattering thing to say.

Scott: *stands, walks away*

Lori: *sits up*

Downstairs, kitchen

Scott: *looks at stove*

Lori: *walks over*

Scott: *turns off stove*

Lori: Huh. So that's been that smell for the past week.

Scott: *looks at Lori* Someone's been leaving on the stove for the past week?

Lori: *stares blankly*

Scott: That's it. Something needs to be done about Dominick. *turns off stove* His behaviour is unacceptable and dangerous.

Lori: What are we supposed to do? Therapy?

Scott: Maybe. Or his boundaries need to be amended.

Lori: You're thinking the same thing aren't you. Dominick's going to be a serial killer.

Scott: How do you punish him when he gets out of line?

Lori: Oh so it's my fault.

Scott: I'm just curious, Lori.

Lori: I smack him upside the head and give him a timeout. I think it's pretty fair considering my punishments growing up were severe beatings and being hosed down until I bled.

Scott: *nods*

Lori: What about you?

Scott: The nanny usually did the punishing. Bed without supper, spankings, things like that.

Lori: *smiles* And how red was your ass by the end of the day?

Scott: This isn't funny.

Lori: Look, I want to help Dom just as much as you do but he didn't get it from me.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: ...Okay maybe a little. But you weren't an angel either.

Scott: Did he start getting worse when we split?

Lori: Yeah.

Scott: Then maybe the best decision would be to hold off on the divorce and concentrate on our children.

Lori: *crosses arms* You'd like that, wouldn't you.

Scott: Our problems should come last.

Lori: Wow, you're almost logical without a needle in your arm.

Scott: Is that comment really productive?

Lori: No. It just makes me feel better. *smiles* Just like downers made you feel better. Although you were a lot more fun on uppers.

Scott: *staring at Lori*

Lori: Sorry. I'm having to accept that I'm turning into my mother.

Scott: *wraps arm around Lori*

Bedroom, 9am

Steph: *brushes doll's hair*

Dominick: *kicks playhouse over*

Steph: DOM! GET OUT!

Dominick: *yanks curtains down*

Steph: *jumps off bed, grabs Dominick* GO!

Dominick: *shoves Steph*

Scott: *walks in* What's going on?

Steph: Dommy won't go away.

Scott: Dominick, get over here.

Dominick: NO.

Scott: *walks over, takes Dominick's arm*

Dominick: *jabs pencil into Scott's arm*

Scott: AH! Steph, go get Mom.

Steph: *runs*

Dominick: *struggles*

Scott: *sits Dominick onto bed*

Dominick: *kicks Scott*

Scott: *grabs Dominick's legs* Stop.

Dominick: NO.

Scott: Here's the thing. I'm not going away until you calm down. So we're going to sit here and then you're going to tell me why you're acting like a maniac.

Dominick: *looks at Scott*

Lori: *runs in* Oh my God, you're bleeding. *runs over, kneels* What happened? Why's there a pencil in your arm?

Scott: Are you calm now?

Dominick: *nods*

Scott: Okay, what's going on? Why are you breaking Steph's things?

Lori: Scott, you need to go to the hospital.

Scott: Dom.

Dominick: Stephie's being a bitch.

Scott: And you think the right thing to do is to break her stuff.

Dominick: *nods*

Scott: It's not.

Lori: Let's worry about parenting later. *wraps Scott's arm with sheet* You're bleeding to death.

Scott: I'm not bleeding to death.

Lori: We're going.

Hospital, 12:20pm

Scott: *staring at ceiling*

Nurse: *pulls thread from drawer* So what happened?

Lori: Our s-

Scott: I fell.

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Nurse: *lifts eyes* You fell on a pencil?

Scott: That's right.

Nurse: *looks down at arm* Well you're lucky, it just missed the artery. *pulls out splinter*

Scott: *winces*

Lori: Can't you give him something?

Scott: It's just a scratch.

Lori: You probably need staples.

Nurse: Just stitches.

Lori: Aren't you going to numb it first?

Scott: Lori, it's okay. Where are the kids?

Lori: My father's place. Is there any nerve damage?

Scott: No.

Lori: *sigh*

Nurse: Okay, here we go.

Lori: I hope you're not afraid of needles.

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: Nevermind.

Inside truck, road

Scott: *staring out window*

Lori: What do we do?

Scott: We'll figure it out.

Lori: How's the arm?

Scott: Numb.

Lori: How are you?

Scott: Disappointed.

Lori: You should have kicked his little ass.

Scott: It wouldn't accomplish anything.

Lori: *turns wheel* I'd suggest military school but he's 4.

Scott: *nods*

Lori: That kid's got a lot of anger already. What happens when he's 21?

Scott: We're not going to let it get that far.

Lori: There's that 'we' thing again. You have to head back to New York after Christmas. It'll be me dealing with him.

Scott: I'm only going to be gone 5 days out of the week. And you've got your family, Tom, Anni...you won't be alone.

Lori: I guess.

Scott: It'll work out. *rubs eyes*

Lori: *looks at Scott* What's wrong with you?

Scott: It's just a headache.

Lori: I have some aspirin. *opens console*

Scott: *digs through console, picks up bottle* ...Oxycodone?

Lori: Oh, that was for Dominick. His broken arm. Doctor prescribed a low dose.

Scott: *nods, tosses bottle out the window*

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Scott: *presses button*

Window rises

Lori: ...I forgot about that one.

Scott: It's okay.

Lori: *shakes head*

TBC..........................
 
Wow...Scott comes home to..Devil Child? There's some serious issues going on with Dominick. I think it's time to get to the bottom of it before he does some serious damage to someone. I mean, he already thrashed poor Steph's doll house...what's next?

On a side note... Lori really could do with trying to move on. Scott knows what he's done, he's paid for it...I think it's time she come to terms and work from that. Just a thought...

Awesome update:D
 
whoa talk about the devil's spawn! what are they going to do with him, make him live with speed and Katie for the rest of his life! I think its time for a child therapist. that or beat him till hes black & blue!

Why do I get the feeling Lori is enjoying having her cake and eating it to! wait until Scott sees Anni's butt! Lol! What a cheep excuse she give Tom about she was drunk! i think deep down she really wants Scott but she knows she can't have him! Or Can she! Hmmm!

great update Geni!
 
Thanks for the reviews! :D

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APL Financial Miami, 8am next day

Scott: *steps off elevator*

Bob: Hey! Scotty! *walks over*

Scott: *smiles* Hey.

Bob: *wraps arms around Scott*

Scott: Oof.

Bob: How are you? *lets go* I haven't seen you in ages.

Scott: *smiling* I'm doing alright, how about yourself?

Bob: *lifts hand* Married man now.

Scott: *blinks* Wow, congratulations. Who's the lucky...person?

Bob: His name's Jim. He works across the street at an insurance company.

Scott: *smiles* I'm happy for you. You deserve the best.

Bob: *nods* So how's the new job? I hear you work the uh, second largest firm?

Scott: *laughs*

Bob: *smiles*

Scott: It's a great place to work. *walks away*

Bob: *follows* You plan on moving up?

Scott: Nah, I don't think so. For now, I'm comfortable where I am in the company.

Bob: And how about in your life? I saw the news a little while ago. Couldn't believe they were talking about the same Scott Finch I know. Hostage-taking?

Scott: I made the wrong decision.

Bob: You aren't still using, are you?

Scott: No.

Bob: I'm glad to hear it. I'll tell you, I hate reading the Obits because I can't help but look for your name.

Scott: *nods*

Bob: *stops walking, takes Scott's arm* Are you really going to commit to this?

Scott: I'm taking it a day at a time.

Bob: *nods*

Scott: ...Sometimes an hour at a time.

Bob: What happened to you? You used to run the number 1 investment firm on the planet. You were one of Forbes top 10 CEOs. *scratches head* You have a beautiful wife and 2 wonderful kids. What the hell was so wrong in your life that you would rather die?

Scott: I don't have an excuse.

Bob: It's just frustrating. I don't like to see someone I care about and who I looked up to, lose everything. And for what?

Scott: I apologize for disappointing you and this company.

Bob: Well I'm sorry that I didn't help you when I should have.

Scott: It wasn't your problem, it was mine.

Bob: I let you shoot up heroin in an airport bathroom. I watched you get high in your condo. That doesn't make me a very good friend.

Scott: *lowers head*

Bob: *sigh* ...I'm sorry. *hugs Scott*

Scott: *blinks*

Bob: *hugs tighter*

Scott: Uh...*pats Bob on the back*

Bob: *starts to cry* I love you, man.

Scott: *looks around*

Bob: *sniffs*

Scott: *winces* I need my lungs.

Bob: *steps back* Oh.

Scott: Why don't we grab a coffee sometime and catch up.

Bob: *wipes eyes* Sure, definitely.

Scott: But for future reference...I don't like being touched. Nothing personal.

Bob: Right.

Gables Estates, house, 11am

Scott: *walks in*

Steph: *coloring on paper*

Anni: Yours looks way better than mine, Steph.

Steph: *smiles*

Scott: *walks over*

Anni: *lifts eyes*

Scott: Where's Lori?

Anni: She had to take Dominick to an appointment.

Scott: *sits in chair*

Steph: Daddy, you want to color?

Scott: No thank you.

Anni: It's very therapeutic.

Scott: *stares at Anni*

Anni: Are you okay?

Scott: Yes. I was just thinking.

Anni: 'Bout what?

Scott: Nothing important.

Anni: *nods*

Steph: Daddy, can I go play outside?

Scott: Yes you can. But stay in the backyard.

Steph: Okay. *stands, runs*

Anni: *scribbles on paper* Did I mean anything to you?

Scott: *looks at Anni*

Anni: When we were together. Or were you just being a man and taking advantage of the situation?

Scott: *lifts brow* Anni, I care about you. Deeply. I don't get involved with people on a whim, I'm not Tom. I've only been with 3 women in my life.

Anni: ...Really?

Scott: Apparently it makes me endearing.

Anni: *smiles*

Scott: *grabs paper and crayon*

Anni: So...in another life where Tom and Lori didn't exist...

Scott: *smirks* Here we go again.

Anni: Come on, entertain the idea just a little.

Scott: Okay. So it's a perfect world, right?

Anni: Exactly. No Tom and Lori, no Visa bills, and New York is completely in tact.

Scott: *smiles* And we happen to meet and get involved.

Anni: Yes. I figure we met at a silent auction on Broadway.

Scott: Nice. What did I bid on?

Anni: A trip to Paris. Two tickets.

Scott: Right so naturally, I'll need a date.

Anni: Enter Anni Grey. We fall madly in love on the trip and can't stand to be away from one another. Which leads you to pop the question a few months down the road.

Scott: I figure you have this all planned out.

Anni: You propose at the top of the Empire State Building. On Valentines Day. OH and you get all teary-eyed and cute and when I say yes, we have this romantic kiss and I can tell that we're going to be together forever.

Scott: *nods*

Anni: And then you take me on this twilight snowy carriage ride in Central Park. OH and then we retire to the bedroom and snuggle closely all night, feeling one with each other. *sigh*

Scott: ...Uh huh.

Anni: And the next morning, you make me strawberry waffles with a little side of butter and serve it to me in bed. Now, I'm on the fence about whether we'll buy a villa in the country or a condo in the city. I'm thinking we flip a brownstone so we can make room for the kids.

Scott: *blinks* Kids.

Anni: Rory and Emily.

Scott: *stares at Anni*

Anni: And every morning before you leave for work in your Porsche, you give me the paper and a kiss on the cheek. So I give you your mug of coffee. And sometimes I meet you for lunch and we take a walk down Broadway, reminiscing about how we first met.

Scott: *looks down at table*

Anni: And that's when I tell you I'm pregnant again and you get all excited and have to tell strangers on the street. So anyway, w-

Scott: Hold on. You seem to have really put some thought into this...hypothetical situation.

Anni: It's just a rough draft. Of course in this scenario, I'm not 20 years your senior.

Scott: No. I wouldn't change you at all.

Anni: *looks at Scott* Really?

Scott: *nods* I'm sure I'd love you just the way you are.

Anni: You love me?

Scott: *blinks* That's not wha-

Anni: I LOVE YOU TOO! *hugs Scott*

Scott: *stares blankly*

Anni: Wait. *lets go* What?

Scott: *stares at Anni*

Anni: What did I just say?

Scott: You love me.

Anni: And what did you say?

Scott: Something completely different.

Anni: ...But you can understand my confusion.

Scott: Uh, right now I'm a little confused.

Anni: Great, let's forget it then.

Scott: Anni, I'm not going to ignore what you just said. Do you really feel that way?

Anni: It doesn't matter. You have Lori, I have Tom, the end. It's the way it has to be.

Scott: Why?

Anni: *blinks* Because you love her and I love Tom. I was getting onto your page, stop flipping them about.

Scott: You love me.

Anni: Stop repeating it.

Scott: Why didn't you just tell me before?

Anni: *scoffs* Yeah right. You only have eyes for Lori, remember? Just like every other man I've ever loved. Except Tim but don't even get me started on his major malfunction with Katie. Ugh. *slams head onto table* I can't believe I got a drunken tattoo of a finch.

Scott: What?

Anni: *lifts head* What?

Scott: *stares at Anni*

Anni: Oh yeah, you don't know about that. It's okay, it looks enough like a sparrow. No one will know. Except maybe Speed and Katie. And Tom. And Horatio but he knows everything.

Scott: ...Is there anything else I should know?

Anni: Uh, let's see. *counts on fingers* I can't stop thinking about you, dreaming about you, seeing things that remind me of you and well, last night when Tom and I were together, I may have actually said your name instead of his. BUT it's okay because Tom doesn't pay attention to anything but himself when he's in the moment.

Scott: *blinks*

Anni: *sigh* I wish I was the drug addict prostitute so I could have met you first.

Scott: *rubs eyes*

Anni: OH! I have the perfect idea. Okay. You divorce Lori, I'll divorce Tom and they can get married and live happily ever after so we can be together.

Scott: Uh...

Lori: *walks in* Hey! We're back!

Scott: Thank God. *stands*

Lori: *walks over*

Scott: Where have you been?

Lori: I took Dom to one of those child psychologists.

Dominick: *runs upstairs*

Scott: How'd it go?

Lori: She wants to see him twice a week.

Scott: Sounds good.

Lori: You guys hungry? I was planning to cook up that recipe Tom gave me.

Scott: Tom gave you a recipe?

Lori: Yeah, 5-alarm chili. He says it was a Christmas family tradition at his place when he was a kid. You like spicy food, right?

Scott: I love it.

Lori: *smiles* Excellent. *walks away*

Anni: Lucky bitch. *kicks table*

Lori: *turns around* What?

Anni: Yummy dish.

TBC....................................
 
Anni's got it REAAAAAAAAAAAALLY bad. Poor Anni. I guess that's what happens when you get a taste of Scott. It seems as if she took the fantasy a bit further than Scott was comfortable with and she may just be holding this torch alone. *Sigh*It's sad to be the one holding it... I fear she may have drove Scott to the edge with her imaginings and short of just leaving, I don't know how she's going to recover. I think she's headed for heartbreak...

Poor Anni...

Awesome update!
 
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