CSI:Miami Road Trip: Unlucky Number 13

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  1. Anni Grey

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    I Love Doris to bits! She's so awesome, and she's got her life back after that soul draining marriage to ass of the week, Henry. I love the vitality and the freedom she exudes. She's really awesome, I know I said it already, but it's true:D It will be lovely to have her around some.

    YAY TOM! Finally, you get the idea and let Katie stick up for what she knows to be true. She knows that it's time to take control of her life, she knows that it's going to take hard work. What she doesn't like is that hard work. So what, she's gotta stay in a shelter or two, perhaps it will give her the motivation to stop blaming others for problems she caused and start taking responsibility. It's what she needs....


    Awesome update:D
     
  2. CSISDFlash

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    Ok Tom you have told her what needs to Happen now let her figure it out for herself! Shes either gonna swim or shes gonna drown! Let her take charge of her life and get back the stuff shes lost on her own.

    Boy Doris sure has changed alot she seems to like Lori alot more even though she can't remember what her name is. I'm sure Scott is about to learn more about his Mother than he really wants to. I hope Doris can survive the kids. I don't worry about Steph it Dom that can go nuts at any moment. Lol!

    Great update Geni.
     
  3. Finch

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    Thanks for the reviews! :D Hehe!

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    Biscayne Park, house, 4pm

    Dominick: *stares at wall*

    Tayla: *pokes Dominick*

    Dominick: *staring at wall*

    Tayla: *kisses Dominick's cheek*

    Dominick: *blinks, looks at Tayla*

    Tayla: *giggles*

    Dominick: Go away.

    Tayla: *smiles* Yer cute.

    Dominick: *crosses arms*

    Anni: *walks over* Ready to head home, buddy?

    Dominick: *jumps off couch*

    Tayla: *jumps off couch*

    Dominick: *walks to door*

    Tayla: *follows*

    Dominick: *stops*

    Tayla: *stops*

    Dominick: *sits on floor, grabs shoe*

    Tayla: *sits on floor*

    Dominick: *looks at Tayla*

    Tayla: *smiles* Hi.

    Dominick: *frowns*

    Anni: *smiles* Aw, how cute. Someone has a crush.

    Tayla: *lifts head, smiling*

    Dominick: *pushes Tayla*

    Tayla: *smile fades*

    Anni: Hurry up, Dom.

    Dominick: *stands*

    Anni: *opens door* Let's go.

    Gables Estates, house, 4:45pm

    Scott: *opens door*

    Anni: *smiles* ...Hi.

    Scott: Hey, you brought Dom back.

    Anni: *laughs* You sound disappointed.

    Dominick: *runs in*

    Scott: No, no of course not. I actually thought Tom would have brought him.

    Anni: Tom's out. What's all the commotion in the den?

    Scott: My mother's in town. Steph's showing her some of the uh...dance moves she learned during her lessons, so...

    Anni: You want to get back.

    Scott: I have a few minutes.

    Anni: *smiles, lowers head* I don't want to keep you.

    Scott: *leans on doorway* It's okay. How have you been? We haven't been table to speak in a while.

    Anni: Yeah, I've been working. You?

    Scott: Same.

    Anni: *scratches head* Dom was great. I think Tayla has a bit of a crush on him.

    Scott: *smiles* That's adorable.

    Anni: *shrugs* She can't help it. We Grey women have a thing for the Finch men.

    Scott: *stares at Anni*

    Anni: *lifts eyes*

    Scott: *looks back*

    Anni: Maybe we could get a cup of coffee sometime and catch up.

    Scott: Sure. *looks at Anni* Let me know.

    Anni: Tomorrow at 7?

    Scott: Great.

    Anni: PM.

    Scott: *blinks*

    Anni: There's a new café downtown, it only opens at night. I've been meaning to go there but Tom works the night shift this week. Carly says they have great music; some local people.

    Scott: *nods slowly*

    Anni: It's okay if you don't want to go.

    Scott: No, I'll go. It sounds interesting.

    Anni: *smiles* Great. I'll meet you there.

    Scott: ...I don't know the address.

    Anni: Right. *slaps forehead* Duh. Um...

    Scott: *lifts brows*

    Anni: Collins Ave. It's called Spice.

    Scott: ...Neat.

    Anni: Yes.

    Scott: Casual place, I guess.

    Anni: I think so.

    Scott: Can't wait.

    Anni: *smiles* Me neither.

    Scott: *smirks*

    Anni: So I'll...see you tomorrow.

    Scott: *nods*

    Anni: *walks away*

    Scott: *shuts door*

    Hotel, 9pm

    Katie: Give me the bottle.

    Tom: You were supposed to meet me downstairs so I could take you to the shelter, not get drunk.

    Katie: I'm not kidding. I'll kick your ass.

    Tom: If you lay a hand on me, it'll be the worst mistake you ever made.

    Katie: *walks forward, trips over table*

    Tom: *drops bottle, grabs Katie*

    Katie: Just give me your gun so I can get it over with.

    Tom: You want to hurt yourself?

    Katie: Yes. *grabs Tom's chest* I'm done. *staggers backwards*

    Tom: Why?

    Katie: Look at me! I'm a sponge! A used-up sponge!

    Tom: So it's everybody else's fault.

    Katie: No. I know I'm a horrible person. *staggers sideways, grabs curtains* So it's time to put everyone out of their misery. *slides window*

    Tom: If you step out there, I'm leaving. I'm not going to be held hostage by you and your problems.

    Katie: What if I die? You'll be a murderer!

    Tom: *shakes head* Goodbye, Katie. *turns around*

    Katie: You'd stay if I was Lori.

    Tom: *looks back*

    Katie: *stares at Tom*

    Tom: *walks away*

    Katie: *frowns*
     
  4. Anni Grey

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    Oh awww... Tayla and Dom...young love. It's cute. Dom's totally not in to her. She's a speck on his grill as far as he 's concerned. It's still cute though.

    Ok...so, it seems that Anni needs a memo:

    Memo To Anni:

    At first blush, the coffee invite seems harmless. SEEMS harmless. But as evidenced by the words just spoken, it seems as if you have a bit of a flame for Scott. This road leads to ruin. Okay, so Scott is devilishly handsome, yes, he's awesome to talk to, AND YES, he's scrumpdiddlyuptious. STILL...exercise some restraint, woman! God forbid you fall off the wagon and require doses of Scotty. As awesome as that is...* believe me, it's awesome*...Still, it's a road to ruin. Have fun, but realize the boundaries....the boundaries.


    Ps...Katie and her guilt trips. Did she think that throwing Lori's name into the mix Tom would automatically jump to her aid? Let's see how far Katie goes with her threat...

    Awesome update!
     
  5. CSISDFlash

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    Ok Tayla and Dom where cute. I feel as though this may be the beginning of many long hours spent looking for two teens that are always together when they are told to stay away from each other!

    Why do I get the feeling that Katie is about to do something besides jumping to he death from a window. Like maybe she is about to eliminate her biggest competition witch is Lori. Hmmm. Look out Lori Mom may come for a visit but it will be less than social.

    Great update Geni.
     
  6. Finch

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    Thanks for the reviews! :D

    :devil: Oh the plans I have for the kiddies in the future.

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    Gables Estates, house, 10pm

    Doris: *sips tea*

    Lori: *walks downstairs* Kids and husband are down for the night.

    Doris: *smiles*

    Lori: *sits* I'm so glad you're here. Scott's always with my family but I never get to see his. This is a real treat.

    Doris: I should stop by more often, then.

    Lori: *pours tea into cup* There's something I've been wondering since you got here.

    Doris: What's that?

    Lori: Do you ever miss Henry?

    Doris: You would think not. But...despite what people want to believe...he did take care of me. *lifts eyes* He gave me my little boy.

    Lori: He was awful to you. And he wasn't a very good role model to Scott.

    Doris: Henry had many flaws. There are times I wished he'd been a better father and husband. But he wasn't completely to blame.

    Lori: Why didn't you leave him? Just take Scott and start over.

    Doris: I thought about it a lot when Scott was little. I even left once. But...my demons caught up with me and I didn't care anymore. *lowers head* It's unfortunate. My Scotty needed a mother.

    Lori: *nods*

    Doris: I hope some day he can forgive me.

    Lori: I'm sure he already has.

    Doris: *smiles*

    Lori: So, any advice about marriage? Everyone else in my family seems to want to offer it to me.

    Doris: I'll you the secret to marriage. *leans closer* Cheat.

    Lori: *lifts brow*

    Doris: *leans back*

    Lori: ...Cheating.

    Doris: *taps nose*

    Lori: That doesn't seem like very good advice.

    Doris: Henry and I were married 43 years. I knew he had girlfriends.

    Lori: You didn't care?

    Doris: He still came home. The way I see it, those girlfriends were just a...hobby.

    Lori: *stares blankly*

    Doris: I was his wife.

    Lori: I don't mean to sound rude but...you're dillusional.

    Doris: Truth ruins marriages.

    Lori: So...in order to have a successful partnership with Scott, I need to sleep with other men and lie to him about it.

    Doris: *sips tea*

    Lori: Huh. I guess I've been doing it right all along. *smiles*

    Doris: *smirks*

    Biscayne Park, house, 11pm

    Anni: *dances around bedroom, sings* Boy you're dangerous, yeah you're that guy that I'd be stupid to trust! But just one night couldn't be so wrong! *jumps onto bed, strums lamp* You make me wanna lose control!

    Tom: *steps into doorway*

    Anni: I MAKE THEM GOOD GIRLS GO BAD!

    Tom: Anni?

    Anni: *screams, falls off bed*

    Tom: *turns off radio*

    Anni: *sits up, wipes hair from face* Whew. *smiles* Hi.

    Tom: Hi.

    Anni: I didn't wake the kids, did I?

    Tom: No. I just got home, I thought you were being attacked by a bunch of rowdy, off-tune teenagers.

    Anni: They weren't off-tune. How was work?

    Tom: *places keys on dresser* ...What's with the slutty lingerie?

    Anni: Oh this? *looks down at body* I was just trying something on. Katie got it for me last summer for my birthday and I didn't have the guts to try it on. *smiles* But I've been working out so I thought, what the hell.

    Tom: *nods slowly*

    Anni: What do you think? *twirls*

    Tom: It's...hot.

    Anni: YES! *jumps up and down* YAY! MY HUSBAND THINKS I'M HOT!

    Tom: Hush. You want to wake Tayla?

    Anni: Oops.

    Tom: *steps closer* Wouldn't want her to interrupt us. *swings Anni into arms*

    Anni: Ooh!

    Tom: *smiles*

    Anni: *nervous smile* ...How about that. Look at you all...*pokes Tom's chest* husband-ee and...everything.

    Tom: *smile fades* Something wrong?

    Anni: Migrane. OW OW OW. *holds head, steps back* This is a nasty one, you might want to get back. You could catch it.

    Tom: I don't understand.

    Anni: See you in the morning, sweetheart. *crawls into bed*

    Tom: Wait a second. What happened to hot, saucy Anni?

    Anni: She has a headache.

    Tom: No no no. You're lying.

    Anni: *sits up* I would NEVER.

    Tom: *narrows eyes*

    Anni: I would almost never.

    Tom: What's going on?

    Anni: Okay, look...you're awesome and unbelievably fun.

    Tom: ...So?

    Anni: That's all I have.

    Tom: *sits on bed* You're acting a little strange.

    Anni: What do you expect? You're in love with Lori.

    Tom: *lifts brow* No I'm not.

    Anni: Damn. Uh...OH! *snaps fingers* Where were you tonight?

    Tom: *stares at Anni*

    Anni: HA! You weren't at work.

    Tom: *lowers eyes*

    Anni: Wait, where were you?

    Tom: Katie called me a few days ago, she got kicked out of rehab.

    Anni: How'd that happen?

    Tom: I guess she broke the rules. She wanted my help to get back on her feet so I gave her some suggestions.

    Anni: She didn't listen.

    Tom: No. I don't want to say I'm worried about her but...I don't know. She needs help.

    Anni: You can't save everyone, Tom.

    Tom: I should have told you, I'm sorry.

    Anni: Let it happen. She needs to fail.

    Tom: *nods*

    Anni: Let's go to bed. *lies down*

    Tom: *turns out light*

    TBC............................
     
  7. CSISDFlash

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    She Anni agrees with me Tom you boob! Let her fall flat on her ass like i said! She may decide to get the help she needs. That or she'll need a Body bag! Anni try not to be more obvious about what your up to with Scott will ya!

    Ha Ha ! Doris giving advise about marriage lol! That about asking her if shes ever seen Stevie Wonders Wife! Lol!

    Great update Geni.
     
  8. Anni Grey

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    Hmm....seems as if Anni didn't heed to my memo. I'll wait until she does something stupid to issue another one. For the moment, she seems to be enjoying the thrill of being young again so I'm going to leave her alone. I believe that Tom suspects something, he's enlightened, not dumb. I believe he's going to wait for her to come to him with whatever it is ( and I suspect that she will). This is going to be interesting to see...

    Meanwhile, Anni's right. It's time that Katie fall. The more people help her, the worst she's going to be. I think I've said that once before. I suspect that Tom is figuring it out...

    Awesome update!
     
  9. Finch

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    Thanks for the reviews! :)

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    Spice, 7pm

    Anni: *walks in, looks around*

    Scott: *walks up behind Anni* Hey.

    Anni: *jumps, turns around* Hey! *smiles* You're here! On time! *wraps arms around Scott*

    Scott: It's good to see you.

    Anni: *steps back* You want to go grab a booth?

    Scott: Sure.

    Anni: *grabs Scott's hand, runs*

    Booth, back of café, 7:40pm

    Anni: *fiddles with straw* You look great tonight.

    Scott: As do you. But that's always the case. *smiles*

    Anni: *lowers head, smiles*

    Scott: Great music tonight.

    Anni: Yeah, it's good stuff. I didn't think it'd be your style.

    Scott: *looks at stage* I like to keep an open mind.

    Anni: *slides closer* Me too.

    Scott: *drinks beer*

    Anni: This place is pretty cozy.

    Scott: Yeah, it's nice. A lot more laid back than the other clubs.

    Anni: Do you ever go clubbing with Lori?

    Scott: *laughs* Are you kidding? I'd embarrass her.

    Anni: Why?

    Scott: I'm not exactly...club material.

    Anni: Not from what I've heard.

    Scott: *looks at Anni* That was a long time ago.

    Anni: You're not that old, Scotty.

    Scott: Sometimes I feel differently. I thought I'd like the whole CEO thing but I really didn't and when I started over in a cubicle, it was supposed to be a new beginning. Now it's just frustrating to sit between 3 walls all day long.

    Anni: It's not like you have to work.

    Scott: I want to contribute.

    Anni: Volunteer. OH! You could go talk to college students about your career. Get them all jaded before they even leave the school.

    Scott: *smiles*

    Anni: I'd sit in for that lecture.

    Scott: That's sweet of you to say.

    Anni: It's the truth. *wraps arm around Scott's arm* You're a wonderful man with a lot of knowledge to pass on.

    Scott: *smirks* Now you're making me feel really old.

    Anni: Oh stop that.

    Scott: *laughs*

    Anni: *smiles*

    Scott: You want a beer or something?

    Anni: Hell no, I'm here for the coffee.

    Scott: *lifts hand*

    Waitress: *walks over*

    Scott: Two coffees.

    Waitress: *nods, walks away*

    Anni: It's so romantic here. You know, Tom wouldn't be caught dead in a place like this.

    Scott: How do you know?

    Anni: He's too impatient.

    Scott: You should give him a chance.

    Anni: Maybe.

    Scott: *looks at stage*

    Anni: ...I'm glad you came. It means a lot.

    Scott: *looks at Anni* Thank you for inviting me.

    Anni: *leans closer, kisses Scott's cheek*

    Scott: *closes eyes*

    Anni: *kisses Scott*

    Scott: *places hand on Anni's cheek*

    Anni: *grabs Scott's chest* We should go.

    Scott: I know a motel.

    Anni: What?

    Scott: What?

    Anni: *blinks*

    Scott: ...I didn't...say anything.

    Anni: *smiles*

    Scott: *smirks*

    Anni: This is stupid. We both know why we're here and why we shouldn't be here.

    Scott: I know.

    Anni: *laughs* Are we completely insane? What are we doing?

    Scott: Apparently we've switched bodies with Tom and Lori.

    Anni: *grabs Scott's hand* C'mon, we're going home.

    Parkinglot

    Scott: *stares at car*

    Anni: What's wrong?

    Scott: Uh, *scratches head* I've had a few beers.

    Anni: Oh. That might explain the loose lips.

    Scott: It explains nothing. *places hand on roof of car*

    Anni: *sigh* ...Here comes the guilt.

    Scott: I didn't want to be that guy.

    Anni: You mean your father.

    Scott: *lies forehead against car* I'm such an asshole.

    Anni: No, you're just a little drunk and I took advantage of you.

    Scott: No you didn't.

    Anni: So what are you going to do? Go home and cry to your wife? Pray to your god? What's done is done; No sense in going off the deep end over a little kiss.

    Scott: I'm sure Tom will appreciate what you've said.

    Anni: Oh come on, Scott. Is it going to matter in 20 years? You're still separated from Lori.

    Scott: I'm committed to her.

    Anni: You didn't seem that way inside.

    Scott: *looks at Anni* It was a lapse in judgement and I'm going to face the consequences.

    Anni: What consequences? Lori will never leave you, she's too weak.

    Scott: Weak.

    Anni: She might appear tough on the outside but believe me, she'd be nothing without you and your money.

    Scott: I understand that you're angry, Anni. I shouldn't have let it get this far.

    Anni: This is your problem. You're not aggressive enough; It's why she walks all over you.

    Scott: I'm going to call a cab.

    Anni: You do that. *walks away*

    Scott: *lowers eyes*

    TBC...........................
     
  10. Anni Grey

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    Well, what started as a nice cup of coffee ends up in a tiff. A tiff that is going to bring some serious pain. I think in this state, Anni's going to spill to Tom , that leads to something of a confrontation and some serious posturing. I can't wait:D

    I know it's ugly to provoke violence, but seriously, I think it's time for all sides to see the truth of the matter. Truth hurts...badly...


    Awesome update:D
     
  11. Finch

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    Thanks for the review! :D

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    Miami-Dade Hospital, 9:30am

    Tom: *runs over* What's going on?

    Speed: *stares into room*

    Tom: *looks into room* ...Is that Katie?

    Speed: She fell from the 5th floor balcony of her hotel room 2 days ago.

    Tom: *looks at Speed*

    Speed: Her blood alcohol level was .21.

    Tom: *stares at Speed*

    Speed: Police think it was probably an accident.

    Tom: *sits in chair* Will she be okay?

    Speed: Hard to say. She was extremely drunk...that may have worked in her favor.

    Tom: *rubs forehead*

    Speed: Are you okay?

    Tom: This is my fault. She said she'd do it and I left her there.

    Speed: *blinks* She spoke to you?

    Tom: I was helping her get a job. She was drinking and got upset so I left her; I didn't want to encourage her behaviour.

    Speed: She did this on purpose.

    Tom: I should have stayed.

    Speed: Why don't you go get a cup of coffee or something.

    Tom: *stands, walks away*

    Gables Estates, house

    Lori: *sits in chair*

    Scott: *staring at laptop*

    Lori: I want a new jacuzzi.

    Scott: *lifts eyes*

    Lori: Ours has never worked properly.

    Scott: *looks back at laptop*

    Lori: I want one with more than 2 jets. And I want one that will fit more than one person.

    Scott: *typing*

    Lori: I want someone to landscape the front yard. I'm tired of looking at pebbles on the lawn, I want a real front lawn.

    Scott: *grabs pen, writes on paper*

    Lori: Are you listening to me?

    Scott: You want pebbles in the hot tub.

    Lori: *frowns* It's not a hot tub.

    Scott: Sorry, I'm just busy.

    Lori: With what?

    Scott: *rubs eyes* APL is starting its own private health insurance so I'm supposed to look into creating a committee that will oversee the business end of it.

    Lori: Wow. You guys have enough money to do that?

    Scott: The price of being number one.

    Lori: You know, ever since you started talking about hobbies, I've wanted to do something with my spare time. *smiles* I should become a private entertainer.

    Scott: *lifts eyes*

    Lori: Ooh, we can turn the guest house into a burlesque parlor.

    Scott: Hilarious.

    Lori: No I'm serious. I could be a madam.

    Scott: Lori...you know I would give you the world but I draw the line at turning the guest house into a sweat lodge for middle-aged rich guys and half-naked women spinning on greasy poles.

    Lori: *slaps Scott's arm* You really think I would do that?

    Scott: Yes.

    Lori: *laughs*

    Scott: *looks back at laptop*

    Lori: So I can have my jacuzzi?

    Scott: Yes dear.

    Lori: *grabs Scott's hand*

    Scott: *smirks*

    TBC....................
     
  12. Anni Grey

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    Poor Tom. I sure hope this doesn't run him into the ground. He did what he had to do, he helped her as much as he could, he couldn't hold her hand. Katie made that decision on her own, maybe now she'll take responsibility for it.

    Lori knows that even though he tries to avoid giving in, he ultimately will. She knew the moment she asked, she was getting that jacuzzi. SHe's awesome in that manner...


    Awesome update!
     
  13. Finch

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    Thanks for the review. :)

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    APL Financial, office, 6 months later

    Bob: What can I do for you?

    Frederick: I want a promotion.

    Bob: Do you.

    Frederick: I've been here a year. A year. I deserve to advance the corporate ladder.

    Bob: We'll talk about it after I issue your performance evaluation.

    Frederick: I want to see it now.

    Bob: They come out in alphabetical order so you'll have to wait. I'm only on G.

    Frederick: I bet Finch got a promotion.

    Bob: *looks into bullpen* I can't discuss that with you.

    Frederick: It's so typical. Why does he get to advance before me? I work twice as hard.

    Bob: *leans back in chair* He doesn't barge into my office every morning for a promotion. He does his job, just like everyone else on the floor. So my advice to you would be to keep doing what it says on the side of your cubicle.

    Frederick: But you're allowed to dance and sing in your office.

    Bob: I didn't say you couldn't enjoy yourself but there's a time and a place.

    Frederick: Isn't there a faster way I could get a promotion? Because everyone thinks Finch slept his way to the top.

    Bob: *smirks* I don't think I'm his type.

    Frederick: When do I get my evaluation?

    Bob: When I say so.

    Frederick: *frowns, walks away*

    Bob: *sigh*

    Scott: *walks over, knocks on door*

    Bob: *lifts eyes*

    Scott: Hey. You have a minute?

    Bob: Come on in.

    Scott: *walks in, shuts door* Is there any way I could get 3 days off next week?

    Bob: *laughs* You're actually asking for time off?

    Scott: Lori's birthday is coming up and I want to take her upstate.

    Bob: Romantic evening?

    Scott: I'm hoping.

    Bob: *nods* Take a few days.

    Scott: I appreciate it.

    Bob: *grabs pen*

    Scott: ...You alright?

    Bob: *smirks* You know me too well.

    Scott: *grabs chair, sits* Spill.

    Bob: ...He's leaving.

    Scott: Your husband?

    Bob: We don't want the same things anymore. And we're both away a lot.

    Scott: *nods* Lori and I went through some of those issues. *scoffs* I came home and found out she'd been sleeping with T-...

    Bob: *staring at Scott*

    Scott: I'm sure he's not doing that.

    Bob: It wouldn't surprise me.

    Scott: Talk to him. Maybe you can work it out.

    Bob: *shakes head* We're past that. He's already packed his bags.

    Scott: ...I'm sorry.

    Bob: There are more fish in the sea. *smiles* I'll be okay.

    Scott: *nods*

    Bob: Have fun on your getaway. Let me know how it goes.

    Scott: Will do.

    Biscayne Park, house, 2 days later

    Lori: Now, Dominick gets one pill in the morning and half a pill at night. Steph's not allowed any sugar after 4.

    Anni: Right.

    Lori: *looks at Tom* If you need anything, too bad. *smiles* We're not bringing any technology with us.

    Tom: *crosses arms*

    Lori: *smiling* This is so exciting. Can you believe he actually remembered my birthday?

    Tom: He's such a saint. I'm nominating him for veneration.

    Lori: *punches Tom's arm*

    Tom: Ow.

    Anni: We'll take good care of your babies.

    Steph: Momma, can Dommy sleep in the backyard?

    Lori: No.

    Steph: Aw, rats.

    Tom: *smirks*

    Lori: Be good for Anni and uncle Tom.

    Tom: I'm an uncle?

    Lori: *looks at Tom*

    Tom: *smiles* I'm an uncle. *picks up Steph, twirls her*

    Steph: *giggles*

    Lori: I want both my children in one piece when I get back.

    Dominick: *hugs Lori's waist* No.

    Lori: *looks at Dominick* I'll be back in a few days.

    Dominick: NO. *starts to cry*

    Lori: *kneels* This is a slumber party, it'll be fun. Tom will pitch a tent in the backyard and you can have smores.

    Dominick: *sniffs* And hotdogs.

    Lori: *smiles* Lots of hotdogs. *wipes Dominick's cheek* Before you know it, we'll be back. Three sleeps.

    Dominick: *looks down at fingers, counts*

    Lori: *kisses Dominick's cheek*

    Dominick: Bye bye, Momma.

    Lori: *stands*

    Anni: *takes Dominick's hand* Let's go get some lunch.

    Lori: *stares into hallway*

    Tom: He'll be fine.

    Lori: There's a reason I recommend the tent. He can't be left alone. We have to lock him in his room at night.

    Tom: Have you considered a bit of NyQuil before bed?

    Lori: *frowns, slaps Tom*

    Tom: Ow.

    New York State, highway, 7pm

    Lori: *staring at phone* Maybe we should have brought Dominick with us.

    Scott: *looks at Lori* You want to spend your birthday in a romantic cabin with a 4-year old.

    Lori: *sigh* I'm sorry, it must be some separation anxiety. I haven't been away from home in...geez, months.

    Scott: You deserve some time to relax. *grabs Lori's phone* Which means...no technology, remember?

    Lori: You have a car.

    Scott: The car is getting us where we're going. The phone is distracting you.

    Lori: But *reaches for phone* I just need to answer one more e-mail.

    Scott: *throws phone out window*

    Lori: *looks back*

    Scott: *staring ahead*

    Lori: ...Isn't destroying a cell phone some sort of crime in the business world?

    Scott: I don't use cell phones.

    Lori: *sinks into seat* Riley's going to be pissed at me. I need to order a bunch of fabrics from Paris and now my number's gone.

    Scott: What the hell did you used to think about before this job?

    Lori: Cocaine.

    Scott: Right.

    Cabin, 11pm

    Lori: *steps in* How'd you get this place?

    Scott: It's been in the family for a while. My grandfather built it in the 50s.

    Lori: *looks around* Talented guy.

    Scott: It was a hobby of his.

    Lori: So he was good with his hands. *runs fingers along banister*

    Scott: Uh...if you want to put it that way, sure.

    Lori: *turns around, smiles* It's beautiful.

    Scott: *steps forward* My first idea was Spain but you hate all that elaborate stuff.

    Lori: *wraps arms around Scott's neck* It's why we had so much fun in rehab. The money didn't get in the way.

    Scott: That's because I didn't have any.

    Lori: *kisses Scott* Love you.

    Scott: *smiles* Want to go upstairs?

    Lori: Hell yes. I can't WAIT to get to sleep. Whew, what a long drive. *runs upstairs*

    Scott: *smile fades*

    TBC...........................
     
  14. Anni Grey

    Anni Grey Coroner

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    It's good that Lori and Scott get away, they deserve it. Sad that Bob's marriage is over. Poor Bob, he deserves happiness. Fredrick can go somewhere- he's annoying, lol. And I know Lori isn't going to let solitude and a very roomy house go to waste. That's not the Lori that everyone knows....lol


    Awesome update:)
     
  15. Finch

    Finch Funnier in Enochian Super Moderator

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    Thanks for the review. :)

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    New York, World Financial Center, 10:30am

    Jagger: *writing*

    Bob: *knocks on frame* They gave you your own office, I see.

    Jagger: *lifts head*

    Bob: *smiles*

    Jagger: *stands, walks around desk* What are you doing here?

    Bob: Oh there's a convention downstairs that I was invited to.

    Jagger: *nods*

    Bob: *looks around* I guess April hired you.

    Jagger: LSF seems to be in the habit of hiring people who were fired from APL.

    Bob: I hope there's no hard feelings about that.

    Jagger: Of course not. I needed help and...it was a push in the right direction.

    Bob: So you're clean.

    Jagger: As the very shirt I'm wearing.

    Bob: You look good. *tilts head* Very good.

    Jagger: *frowns*

    Bob: *steps back* Well I just heard you were here and I wanted to stop by and say...hey.

    Jagger: Hey.

    Bob: *scratches head* ...Your office has a nice view.

    Jagger: *looks out window* Yeah, it's always great to look at...pigeon shit.

    Bob: You know, some cultures consider pigeons a delicacy.

    Jagger: *crosses arms*

    Bob: Uh...I'll get back to the convention. It was good to see you.

    Jagger: Bye.

    Bob: *turns around, walks away*

    Jagger: *shakes head*

    Upstate New York, cabin

    Lori: *sips cocoa*

    Scott: *opens newspaper*

    Lori: *leans back in chair, crosses legs*

    Scott: *flips page*

    Lori: Did you ever run away from home?

    Scott: *smirks*

    Lori: *smiles* You did.

    Scott: Once.

    Lori: *sits up, places cup on table* Where did you go?

    Scott: Jersey.

    Lori: How come you left?

    Scott: I was angry with my home life so I decided to leave.

    Lori: How long were you gone?

    Scott: Two weeks.

    Lori: *lifts brows*

    Scott: *lifts eyes* I don't know what's worse. The fact that I left or the fact that nobody noticed.

    Lori: What the hell did you do for that long?

    Scott: I stayed in a motel.

    Lori: So you had money. *shakes head* That's not running away.

    Scott: *smiles* You've done better?

    Lori: I once escaped from a drug lord in the Baudo Mountains.

    Scott: Did he find you?

    Lori: He knew where I was the whole time. He waited for me.

    Scott: What happened?

    Lori: I got dope sick and he brought me home.

    Scott: ...Home.

    Lori: The camp. It's how they controlled the girls. There were no fences, no money, no motels. Just fear and very little hope. *lowers head* The one who waited for me...he was one of the nice ones.

    Scott: *lifts brow* There were nice ones?

    Lori: You have to understand...compassion was another form of control.

    Scott: It's not fair. I left because I was a stupid, rich teenager who hated his parents. You ran because of instinct.

    Lori: We all have our reasons. It just goes to show that most kids are the same, no matter their circumstance.

    Scott: I don't want you to take this the wrong way but...how do you sleep at night?

    Lori: *smiles* Very well.

    Scott: Why?

    Lori: I have a great life. I love my life.

    Scott: *nods*

    Lori: Sometimes you just have to...stop being angry with the world.

    Scott: *lifts eyes*

    Lori: Let it go.

    Scott: *stares at Lori*

    Lori: I have.

    Scott: I'm happy for you.

    Lori: *lifts cup* Cocoa?

    Scott: *smirks*

    Miami, condo, 1pm

    Katie: *holds side, winces*

    Speed: Sit.

    Katie: *sits on couch* Ugh.

    Speed: You okay?

    Katie: *closes eyes* Yeah.

    Speed: *sits on couch* You're doing well.

    Anni: *walks over* You've done a lot of healing, Katie.

    Katie: I can barely move and you think I'm doing well.

    Anni: Things could be worse.

    Katie: Aren't you supposed to be at work or something? *shoves pill into mouth*

    Anni: I'm off today. *smiles* Tom's got the kids. *sigh* He's so great with kids.

    Speed: *looks at Anni*

    Anni: *smile fades* But that has nothing to do with how great Katie's doing. Look at you! *pinches Katie's cheeks* You can walk all by yourself.

    Katie: I'm going to punch you in the face.

    Anni: Grumpy, isn't she.

    Speed: Maybe something to drink would help.

    Katie: Bourbon. Straight.

    Speed: Water.

    Anni: *stands, walks away*

    Katie: You're a killjoy, you know that?

    Speed: We haven't had a chance to speak much over the past few months.

    Katie: So?

    Speed: I want to know why you did it.

    Katie: Did what?

    Anni: *walks over, gives bottle to Katie*

    Speed: You didn't fall off your balcony, Katie.

    Katie: *twists off cap* I don't remember anything. I already told the doctors, I told Anni and now I'm telling you. Why can't you people just leave it alone already?

    Anni: *sits* We're worried about you. You had a lot of alcohol in your system that night.

    Katie: Big surprise. I hate my life.

    Speed: Enough to end it?

    Katie: No. *leans back on couch* So that's that. Do you still expect me to get a job in this condition or can someone provide me with a place to stay?

    Speed: You can stay here until you're well enough to work.

    Katie: No thanks.

    Speed: There aren't many options for you, Katie, especially since you're demanding a place to stay.

    Katie: Then I don't want a place to stay. I'll go sleep on the sidewalk.

    Speed: Don't be ridiculous.

    Katie: *rubs forehead* Y'all get angry that you have to look after me and then you offer to look after me. I'm not sure I understand it.

    Speed: *looks at Anni*

    Anni: *shakes head*

    Speed: This is my choice.

    Katie: You'll regret it.

    Speed: Maybe. But you're not physically capable of caring for yourself at the moment.

    Katie: Yes I am. *leans forward, grabs for remote* AH! *holds side*

    Speed: You need some more time.

    Katie: *leans back*

    Speed: After you get on your feet, we can part ways. Sound like a deal?

    Katie: *lies on couch* I guess.

    Anni: You'll be better before you know it.

    Katie: *closes eyes* Whatever you say.

    Speed: Maybe we should give her some space.

    Anni: Yeah.

    Kitchen

    Speed: *leans against counter* You think this is a bad idea.

    Anni: I do. But...where's she going to go?

    Speed: *runs hand through hair* I keep hoping she didn't do all of this on purpose.

    Anni: If she did, she needs more help than we thought.

    TBC........................
     

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