CSI:Miami RT #12 - 'Road To Nowhere'

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Manhattan, APL Financial, 100th floor, 7am

Bob: Put that shelf over there and set up those computers in the office at the end of the hall. *turns around* Where the hell did I put that screwdriver?

Roger: *walks over* You aren't seriously considering putting some of this furniture together yourself.

Bob: Why not? I used to build furniture with my grandfather back on the farm in South Dakota. Of course we usually used real wood and...*lifts allen wrench* what the hell is this for?

Roger: You're the vice president. Do something important like firing that new guy who's 15 minutes late.

Matthew: *steps over* I've actually been waiting in the lobby for my ID tag.

Roger: *looks at Matthew*

Bob: *smiles* Ah. Matthew Whitfield, this is Roger, our CEO.

Matthew: *smiles, extends hand* It's a pleasure, sir.

Roger: Sure. What exactly is it that you do?

Matthew: ...*pulls hand away* I'm an Investment Lending Specialist with a Communications and Public Affairs major.

Roger: Right. I guess it's your life-long dream to work on Wall Street.

Matthew: Actually I just spent the last 3 years on Wall Street. I'm looking for a new challenge.

Roger: You seem a little overqualified.

Bob: Nonsense. Working with the big boys is going to be a good experience and I'm sure this company could benefit from his knowledge.

Roger: What knowledge? How old is this kid? 20?

Matthew: 28, sir.

Roger: *looks at Matthew* Well, Mister 28. Let's see how well you do in the shark tank. Hope you can swim. *walks away*

Matthew: *looks back*

Bob: Don't worry about him, he's just cranky without his cup of overpriced coffee. I'll show you to your office.

Matthew: *looks at Bob* Office?

Bob: Yeah. It's in your contract.

Matthew: ...Well I appreciate that, sir. I really do. But all I require is a desk and a computer.

Bob: Okay. We'll figure something out. Why don't we get a coffee or something and I'll get you the files you'll need for our database.

Matthew: Sounds great.

Miami hospital, 8am

Tom: *sits in chair*

Anni: *wipes forehead* I swear this baby changed her mind about the whole birth thing.

Tom: This world sucks, I wouldn't want to enter it either.

Anni: Not helping.

Tom: What did the doctor say?

Anni: They've given me something to induce and they're just waiting now.

Tom: You've already been waiting 16 hours. Shouldn't the show be on the road by now?

Anni: I hope there's nothing wrong.

Tom: I'm sure everything's fine.

Anni: Were you there for the birth of your first child?

Tom: *lifts eyes*

Anni: *looks at Tom* Lori mentioned something about it a while ago.

Tom: ...No, I wasn't there. Physically, maybe.

Anni: What do you mean?

Tom: Spent most of the time in the parking garage getting high.

Anni: ...I thought you started using after she was born. You were undercover with narcotics and got addicted.

Tom: I never actually went...undercover. That's just what I told my ex after getting back from a 30-day binge. It's why I was fired.

Anni: *stares at Tom*

Tom: Whew, well that feels a lot better to get off my chest.

Anni: So you never had any foreign drug dealers after you about their shipments.

Tom: Oh I did. I just pissed them off all on my own, that's all.

Anni: *nods slowly*

Tom: At any rate, I'm glad I'm sober for this one.

Anni: Me too.

Condo, kitchen

Brook: We goin' now?

Speed: *opens newspaper* No.

Brook: Now?

Speed: No.

Brook: Now?

Speed: *angry sigh*

Katie: *smiles*

Brook: I want Daddy.

Speed: I know.

Brook: We goin' now?

Speed: *frowns*

Katie: In a little bit.

Brook: Now.

Speed: *looks at Brook*

Brook: *lowers head*

Katie: *looks at watch* It's taking them forever. I thought Scott drove fast.

Speed: *looks down at newspaper* Maybe they hit traffic.

Doorbell rings

Katie: YAY! *stands, runs*

Brook: *giggles*

Speed: *lifts eyes*

Foyer

Katie: *opens door* Take her, take her, take her.

Scott: Morning. I'm guessing you want me to take the little munchkin to the hospital.

Katie: That would be nice.

Scott: I'll get her ready. *walks in*

Lori: *steps up to door*

Katie: Get in here, girl. *grabs Lori's arm*

Kitchen

Scott: *kneels* Ready to go?

Brook: *smiles* YA!

Scott: *grabs Brook's hand* Alright, time to get going then.

Brook: *jumps off chair*

Scott/Brook leave

Lori: *looks back*

Katie: Have a seat.

Lori: How long's he going to be gone?

Katie: *lifts brow* Probably not that long.

Lori: *sits in chair*

Katie: *pulls out chair, sits* How are you adjusting?

Lori: *crosses arms, leans back in chair*

Katie: You must feel lucky to have the life you do. You're very well-off. Man, if I had amnesia and I came back to this crap hole of a life, I'd-

Speed: *stares at Katie*

Katie: ...it's probably not that important.

Lori: *looks at table*

Katie: Have you and Scott slept together yet?

Speed: Katie.

Katie: What?

Speed: That's really inappropriate.

Katie: I'm just curious. Man if I had amnesia and found out he was my husband, I'd be all over him like stink on a skunk.

Lori: *staring at table*

Katie: Don't talk too much. I can't keep up.

Lori: *closes eyes*

Katie: *looks at Speed*

Speed: *lifts brow*

Katie: Uh...Lori. *shakes Lori's arm*

Lori: *opens eyes, lifts head*

Katie: Are you okay?

Lori: ..I...I was...freaking out.

Katie: Freaking out about what?

Lori: Being here. *rubs eyes* Without him.

Katie: ...Without Scott.

Lori: *nods*

Katie: So he drugged you?

Lori: *shakes head*

Speed: What did you take?

Lori: *lowers head, closes eyes*

Katie: Well that's just great. And here I thought she'd stay away from the dope now that her brain forgot all about it.

Speed: I don't think Scott knows she took anything.

Katie: Should we tell him?

Speed: It's going to be a little hard not to.

Katie: I thought Scott locked away all the meds.

Speed: Apparently she was desperate enough to get it somehow.

Katie: *snaps fingers* Hey! Lori! Wakey wakey!

Lori: *lifts head*

Katie: Welcome back. You want to go lie down?

Lori: ...Is Scott back yet?

Katie: No, honey he's not. *stands, grabs Lori's arm* C'mon, I'll take you upstairs.

Lori: *shoves Katie, falls backwards against counter* No!

Katie: Lori, you can barely keep your eyes open. It's better than sitting at the table drooling.

Lori: *slides down counter, lifts arms* Don't touch me.

Katie: *kneels* It's okay, you won't be here forever. *grabs Lori's arms*

Lori: *starts to cry, kicks at Katie*

Katie: What the hell's wrong with you?

Speed: *stands* Katie, stop for a minute. Let her go.

Katie: Why?

Speed: Just give her some space.

Katie: *stands, steps back* Gee this reminds me of old times, except she's not naked and covered in dirt.

Lori: *lies on floor*

Speed: *kneels* She's...pretty out of it.

Katie: You think her repressed memories or whatever are coming back?

Speed: I don't know.

Katie: How do we get her upstairs without her throwing a fit?

Speed: I doubt she's in any condition to take us on.

Katie: Right. I'll grabs her legs, you get her ar-

Speed: *picks up Lori*

Katie: Or you can just carry her all the way up.

Speed: *walks away*

Katie: Perfect.

TBC............................
 
OO 16 hours? Good gracious! Poor Anni's going through the ringer,lol. At least Tom brought up the past at the right time and now that he's gotten it off his chest, he can now be a more focused Dad and husband.

Speaking of... Speed is still a grumbly Dad, and Katie's still inappropriate and well...would you look at that, Lori's passing out at the table! I know, it's anxiety induced, but this really speaks to the fact that she needs to TALK to someone. It really will help.

Awesome update!
 
Boy That brook belongs to Speed! Shes stubborn as a mule! Lol! Speeds gonna have to soften up some! That crabby act is not winning him any friends! I thought he was gonna change since he got off the sauce!

and whats up with Lori Doppin up again! Can't she do anything with out getting into the Meds.

My Mother was in labor with me fro 16 hours. But i had to be turned before I was born breach. Maybe thats why the baby doesn't want to come out! They should check and see.

Katie! Shut the fuck up!

Great update Geni!
 
*hugs Lori* Poor thing. So stressed out. But honey, self medicating isn't the best idea... :(

*hugs Scott and Brook* He's so cute with little ones. I like it. :D

16 hours... oh man... poor Anni.

Katie needs a muzzle. :p

Great update! :D
 
Thanks for the reviews! :adore:

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Condo, bedroom, 12pm

Speed: *stares at Lori*

Katie: *steps over* You hungry?

Speed: *shakes head*

Katie: Sitting here watching her sleep isn't exactly the most productive use of your time.

Speed: I don't want her to feel like she's alone.

Katie: ...She's unconscious.

Speed: *leans back in chair* I just got off the phone with Scott. Still no baby.

Katie: Did you tell him about Lori?

Speed: I told him she panicked and I gave her something to calm her down.

Katie: *looks at Speed* Why did you do that?

Speed: *rubs eyes* I didn't want him to think that she did it.

Katie: But she did. Her problems are not your problems, Tim.

Speed: Scott made an ultimatum with her. If he finds out she took his meds again, their marriage is over.

Katie: That was before her head got messed up. You can't assume what he'll do and what consequences will come out of it.

Speed: She can't lose him.

Katie: That's not up to you.

Speed: *sighs, lowers head*

Katie: Stop covering for her. It's exactly why the whole mess with her went on so long in the first place. She didn't have to worry about falling down because Daddy was there to pick her back up.

Speed: She got better and she worked her ass off for it. I'm not going to sit here and watch her lose it all because of a mistake. She's not that person anymore, I know she isn't.

Katie: Then you'll just have to hope Scott sees the same thing. *walks away*

Speed: *frowns*

Manhattan, APL Financial, 1pm

Matthew: *looks out window*

Roger: *walks over* Enjoying the view?

Matthew: *turns around* Sir.

Roger: Just because the place is still a construction site, it doesn't give you the right to slack off. Or is the job too hard for you?

Matthew: I'm just waiting for a phone call. Potential client.

Roger: You got a cellphone?

Matthew: *lifts brow* Yes.

Roger: Then you can keep working while you wait.

Matthew: Wouldn't I have to be reimbursed for using my personal phone for company business?

Roger This company just became your personal life.

Matthew: With all due respect, sir, it hasn't.

Roger: You want to get paid?

Matthew: Yes, b-

Roger: You're one of thousands of little worker bees and I need you to commit to this firm 110%. If that means you work while you're taking a piss, so be it. Get back to work.

Matthew: Yes sir.

Roger: *walks away*

Matthew: *shakes head, sits at desk*

Condo, 2:49pm

Scott: *walks in*

Katie: *elbows Speed*

Speed: *frowns*

Scott: I'm sorry, I should been back sooner. I didn't think she'd become so upset.

Katie: Tim has something to tell you.

Scott: *looks at Speed*

Speed: ...I lied.

Scott: What do you mean?

Speed: Lori was already on something before she got here.

Scott: *stares at Speed*

Speed: I didn't want you to be upset with her.

Scott: *nods*

Speed: Anyway, she's uh...upstairs.

Scott: *walks away*

Speed: *scratches head*

Katie: There, see? He didn't look mad.

Upstairs, bedroom

Lori: *walks over to window ledge, looks outside*

Scott: *walks in, shuts door*

Lori: *looks at Scott*

Scott: You should have said something.

Lori: I dealt with it.

Scott: No. You didn't. You did the exact opposite.

Lori: I didn't know it would knock me out, I thought that it would just...relax me. I wasn't trying to get high.

Scott: Lori, I was only gone for a few hours.

Lori: From my perspective, we've never been apart.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: I don't know why I feel so terrified without you, it's stupid.

Scott: You were fine last week when I flew to New York.

Lori: ...I had your clothes.

Scott: *blinks*

Lori: It's probably a good thing we're married or I might sound like a complete lunatic right about now.

Scott: *smirks*

Kitchen

Katie: I don't hear any yelling.

Speed: Why would there be yelling?

Katie: It's Lori. She pisses everyone off.

Speed: Maybe they're just talking.

Katie: Or making out. OH! They'd better not be on my new sheets! *runs upstairs*

Speed: *rolls eyes*

Bedroom

Katie: *runs in* AHA! I CAUGHT YOU!

Lori: *looks at Katie*

Scott: *turns around*

Katie: Oh. You weren't making babies.

Lori: No.

Katie: Why not?

Lori: *frowns*

Scott: We're heading home.

Katie: So soon?

Scott: *grabs Lori's hand*

Lori: Thanks for letting me snooze up here.

Katie: But-

Scott/Lori leave

Katie: *crosses arms* Fine then.

TBC.............................
 
See...truth is better! Scotty is very understanding, and I think he really wants to take his time with Lori and not rush to judgment. I still want to smack Katie, however and smack her hard. And oh awwwwww Gotta love Daddy Speedle looking out for Lori. That's the best part of this!

Awesome update!
 
*hugs Scott and Lori* I'm glad you kids are working it out. :D

Katie really needs a muzzle and/or a leash. :p

I think it's admirable that Speed doesn't want to cause trouble (was that a hint of bromance there too?), but he needs to let things happen as they do and not cover them up. But, well intentioned. *hugs Speed*

Great update! :D
 
Thanks for the reviews. :D

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Hospital, 7pm

Tom: *looks at watch*

Brook: *lies head on Tom's arm*

Doctor: *walks in* Nothing yet?

Anni: Do you see a baby? No. I'm pretty sure I would have notified SOMEONE.

Doctor: I know it's frustrating but-

Anni: No no no. Don't even try to placate me with your 'give it time' speech because I've given this damn kid 9 months, I'm not waiting anymore so get it out before I shove my arm down your throat and rip your insides apart.

Doctor: *stares at Anni*

Tom: *smiles* That's the woman I married right there.

Doctor: I suppose it might be a good idea to see if there's an OR ready. *walks away*

Anni: *lies back on bed*

Tom: *lifts cup* Ice chips?

Anni: *frowning*

Gables Estates, house, den

Lori: *walks over* Kids are in bed.

Scott: *staring at television* Great.

Lori: What are we watching? *sits*

Scott: The Eight Wonders of the Industrial World.

Lori: ...Fascinating.

Scott: It really is. This one's about the Brooklyn Bridge. Did you know 27 people died during its construction?

Lori: No. *grabs remote, turns off television* We need to get to know one another better.

Scott: *looks at Lori* We do?

Lori: Yes. *lifts wine bottle from floor* I found this in the cooler.

Scott: *looks at wine bottle* Uh...I didn't know we had that.

Lori: *pops open wine bottle*

Scott: *flinches*

Lori: I'll go get glasses. *stands, runs away*

Scott: *looks around*

2 minutes later

Lori: *runs back over, sits*

Scott: I don't really drink.

Lori: *pours wine*

Scott: What's all this about, anyway?

Lori: We need a reason to be closer?

Scott: That depends on your definition.

Lori: *hands over wine glass* We're just going to talk.

Scott: Are you feeling okay?

Lori: You want me to be more open, this is me being open.

Scott: Uh huh.

Lori: *sips wine*

Scott: *looks down at glass*

Lori: For a rich guy, it doesn't seem like you have much fun.

Scott: *lifts eyes* ...Things tend to go badly for me when I have 'fun'.

Lori: *places glass on table, slides closer* How badly?

Scott: It's not really important.

Lori: *smiles, climbs into Scott's lap*

Scott: I thought we were just talking.

Lori: I've heard all I needed to.

Scott: *grabs Lori's arms* I'm uncomfortable.

Lori: We can go upstairs.

Scott: No, I mean about all this. What exactly is it you're trying to do?

Lori: ...You.

Scott: I think you're confused.

Lori: *lifts brow* What do you mean?

Scott: This isn't the way develop a relationship.

Lori: Didn't we already have that when we got married?

Scott: You know what I'm referring to, Lori.

Lori: *sits back on couch* Isn't this what you wanted from me?

Scott: No.

Lori: Then what do you want?

Scott: ...I don't know.

Lori: Great, so we're on the same page.

Scott: Sorry, I'm not being very helpful.

Lori: Not in the least bit.

Scott: Why don't we just play this by ear. *grabs wine bottle* We'll talk and see where it goes.

Lori: I can deal with that.

11pm

Scott: *drinks wine*

Lori: She really did that?

Scott: Yeah.

Lori: Your mother sounds like a real bitch.

Scott: She definitely has her moments. I've just come to accept that she's never quite been 'all there'. I think it's why my father married her.

Lori: So he could have someone to control.

Scott: Exactly.

Lori: I'll have to buy her book. What's it called?

Scott: Render Her Speechless. It's about diamond mining in Colombia.

Lori: *lifts brow* She does realize diamonds in South America are usually only mined in Brazil and Venezuela.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: What is it?

Scott: You know about South America.

Lori: Uh...yeah. It's underneath North America. Might be where they got the 'south' thing from.

Scott: No, I mean Colombia.

Lori: *blinks* ...You know what, I think I've been there.

Scott: *staring at Lori*

Lori: Right?

Scott: Yeah. Yeah you uh...spent some time there. Do you remember it?

Lori: ...*shakes head* Um...no, not much. I don't know.

Scott: *nods*

Lori: Anyway, you'll have to take me to one of these club banquet things.

Scott: They aren't all that fun to be honest. You never liked them.

Lori: *smiles*

Scott: *sips wine*

Lori: How did you propose to me?

Scott: *lowers glass* ...I flew us to Paris. We ate dinner at a quiet little restaurant overlooking the city.

Lori: Sounds romantic.

Scott: You were so excited to see Paris, you wouldn't let me get a word in edge-wise.

Lori: *laughs*

Scott: But I finally got it out.

Lori: I'm sure it was a wonderful evening.

Scott: *lowers head* ...It was.

Lori: You okay?

Scott: Yeah.

Lori: *places glass on table* I'm about ready to head in. How about you?

Scott: *nods, stands*

Lori: *slides leg out*

Scott: *walks, trips*

Lori: *smirks*

Scott: *grabs onto couch, looks at Lori*

Lori: Oops.

Scott: *narrows eyes* You did that on purpose.

Lori: *smiles* How perceptive.

Scott: I could have broken my neck.

Lori: *stands* I guess you need to be more careful. *steps forward*

Scott: *sweeps leg out*

Lori: *screams, falls*

Scott: *looks down at floor*

Lori: *frowns* That wasn't funny.

Scott: No. It wasn't.

Lori: *stands* Are you always this much of an ass?

Scott: *tilts head*

Lori: *shoves Scott*

Scott: *crosses arms* I thought you were supposed to be tough.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: *staring at Lori*

Lori: *grabs Scott, shoves him against wall*

Scott: *smiles*

Lori: What are you smiling at?

Scott: You're beautiful when you're kicking ass. Especially when you don't know why you're doing it.

Lori: ...Are you drunk?

Scott: Nah.

Lori: Recite the ABCs.

Scott: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K...*closes eyes*...M&M O, P.

Lori: *starts to laugh*

Scott: *smiling*

Lori: Alright I think we're done here.

TBC...........................
 
Well I think Anni's Ready to have a baby, But I think the babies not ready to come out into this mad mad world! lol! I can't say ai blame it ! lol!

Speed you need to quit the covering up for Lori like Katie said ! It just makes things worse in the long run!

Scott I think you need to go ahead and do oit and get it over with ! hell you are married you know!

Great update Geni!
 
Thanks for the review. :D

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Hospital, 1am

Tom: *staring into tray*

Anni: *looks over*

Nurse: You want to hold her?

Tom: *looks at Nurse* ...I'm allowed to?

Nurse: *smiles* You are the father.

Tom: Right. I knew that.

Nurse: *picks up baby, hands her to Tom*

Tom: *wraps arm under baby's head*

Nurse: I'll give you guys some space. *walks away*

Tom: *staring at baby*

Anni: What should we name her?

Tom: ...I'm not good at picking names. You choose. *sits on bed*

Anni: Hmm...okay. What was your grandmother's name?

Tom: Layla.

Anni: Mine's was Tamara. We can push them together. Tayla.

Tom: *looks at Anni*

Anni: What do you think?

Tom: *looks down at baby* ...I like it.

Anni: *sigh* Good because my next choice was Aquafina.

Tom: *smiles*

Condo, 1:40am

Katie: SHE HAD THE BABY! SHE HAD THE BABY! SHE HAD THE BABY!

Speed: *opens eye* ...What in the hell are you doing.

Katie: SHE HAD THE BABY!

Speed: *looks at watch*

Katie: *jumps on bed* IT'S SO EXCITING!

Speed: Yeah, real riveting.

Katie: You always have to put such a sarcastic spin on things.

Speed: I'm tired.

Katie: How can you be tired at a time like this? There's a new life breathing air for the first time. *sigh* Tim, I want more babies.

Speed: You have enough.

Katie: Oh come on, you love babies. Remember when you held Lori for the first time *grumbles* almost a year after she was born *smiles* and she grabbed your finger and smiled?

Speed: *rolls over* Goodnight, Katie.

Katie: I thought you'd melt all over the kitchen floor.

Speed: *angry sigh*

Katie: Gosh she worshipped you when she was little. She wanted to be just like you.

Speed: Yeah and she ended up a crack head. Great job, dad.

Katie: What are you talking about? You never did crack.

Speed: *frowns*

Katie: *rolls Speed over, lies down* You sure you don't want any more?

Speed: Yes, Katie.

Katie: I wonder if there's a way to make pygmy children so they stay babies forever.

Speed: I can't believe I married you. Twice.

Katie: *smiles*

Speed: *places thumb on Katie's cheek*

Katie: *stares at Speed*

Speed: Sleep.

Katie: *smile fades*

Speed: *lets go, closes eyes*

Katie: *frowns* You're supposed to say 'I love you'. Jerk.

Gables Estates, house, 8am

Scott: *opens door*

Tom: Hey.

Scott: Hey, I heard you had a baby or something?

Tom: *smirks* Cute. You mind if I drop Brook off here for a while? There's some stuff I need to do.

Scott: Sure. Come on in.

Tom: *picks up Brook, walks in*

Kitchen

Brook: *sits in chair*

Scott: Congrats, man.

Tom: Thanks.

Lori: *walks downstairs*

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: *looks at Brook, stops*

Scott: We're watching Brook for a few hours.

Lori: ...Oh. So we're running a daycare service now.

Scott: Lori.

Lori: I've got enough children to look after. They may be strangers but at least they have my DNA.

Tom: *frowns* So does this one.

Lori: *looks at Tom* Yeah, I'm about the only one in this room, too.

Tom: Keep it down.

Lori: Kiss my ass.

Scott: *rubs eyes*

Lori: *looks at Scott* Why do you even let him in here after what he did?

Tom: What I did? It takes two to cheat.

Lori: I thought I told you I didn't want to see you again.

Tom: That's not what you said.

Scott: Enough. Both of you. Lori, may I speak with you in private?

Lori: *frowning, walks away*

Scott: Excuse us. *walks away*

Foyer

Lori: *turns around*

Scott: What's up with you?

Lori: I slept with that man. Behind your back.

Scott: I know.

Lori: Then why is he here?

Scott: He saved our son's life. It's the least we can do.

Lori: We said our thank yous. That should have been enough.

Scott: I think you're overreacting.

Lori: *crosses arms* Get rid of him.

Scott: No.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: *turns around, walks away*

Kitchen

Tom: *looks at Scott*

Scott: Sorry about that.

Tom: Maybe I should go.

Scott: You don't have to.

Lori: *walks over* Yes you do.

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Steph: *runs downstairs* TOMMY!

Tom: *looks at Steph*

Steph: *smiling, hugs Tom's waist*

Tom: *smiles* Hey Steph.

Steph: *lifts head* You promised to visit more.

Lori: *grabs Steph's arm* Let go of him.

Steph: *staggers backwards*

Tom: I know I did, Steph. But...*looks at Lori*...that might not be possible.

Steph: Why?

Lori: Because he's a bad man, that's why.

Tom: *stares at Lori*

Steph: *looks at Tom*

Tom: *walks away*

Front door shuts

Scott: Lori, that was uncalled for.

Lori: What's he even doing around my daughter anyway? Does he always hang around kids that aren't his? Seems fishy if you ask me.

Scott: *frowns* Steph, upstairs.

Steph: *runs away*

Scott: If it wasn't for him, you would have lost Stephanie to social services.

Lori: What are you talking about? You're here.

Scott: A few years ago, we were having difficulties. You left with Stephanie and had nowhere to go so Tom took you in. While you were out doing coke and sleeping with random men in crack houses, he was looking after our daughter. He didn't have to.

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: And did you know she was only 2 weeks old and still in the hospital when a bunch of drug dealers took the place hostage looking for one of their men? They were going to use her as a bargaining chip but Tom got her back. Safe and sound.

Lori: *lowers eyes*

Scott: I may not be his biggest fan at times but our children are still here because of him. So go ahead and be pissed off at him because he loved you too damn much to let them suffer. *walks away*

Lori: *blinks*

TBC...........................
 
OO.... Talk about a great two chapters! I hardly know where to begin... I'm glad that Anni finally had the baby, and I LOVE the name! It's so cute... But just when you think that Lori and Scotty are getting it together, THIS happens! Of course, I'm speaking of the abrupt attempt at making out all for it to end up him reciting the ABC's wrong. And this leads to the masterblaster of fights over who eles...Tom. I'd say this is a fine time for Tom to make a break of it...

Awesome...AWESOME two chapters!
 
Yay! We have a baby ! Finally ! And i think it was all to funny that Katie was jumping in the bed while Speed was trying to sleep! Lol! I still don't understand Speed why i he getting himself so down in the dumps. Hes got his sobriety, He has 2 beautiful Children that if he would pay attention to would be great, But he still Mr. Crabby. I thought he was changing. Maybe he needs to go to some AA meetings and a shrink or something to talk about his problems some more! I think he really loves Katie, But I don't know why he can't show it.

Poor Tom he like Rodney Dangerfield, He gets no Respect! Maybe since Scott told Lori what all Tom has done besides sleep with her, Maybe she will cut him some slack for a change.

I like the new babies name its so cute.

Great Updates Geni!

P.S. I think it would be funny to ee Speed and Katie have another Child! I think they should have a Boy! Maybe thats what hes missing in his life! Is a Son !
 
Allow me to start with... Hooray for Scott there! Lori needed to hear that.

Hooray for the baby! Tayla's a cute name.

I love Speed, but I don't know that he should ever reproduce again... :lol:

Speaking of Speed's offspring, how's Riley doing?

Tom's comment of "that's the woman I married" after Anni's rant was adorable and awesome. :D

Great updates! :D
 
Thanks for the reviews. :)

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Gables Estates, house, master bedroom, 8pm

Lori: *staring in mirror, brushing hair*

Scott: *walks in*

Lori: I thought about what you said. About Tom.

Scott: *takes off tie* Yeah?

Lori: I guess I judged him a little too quickly.

Scott: I made the same mistake.

Lori: *steps over to door, leans against frame* Why did you stay with me?

Scott: *unbuttons shirt* I love you.

Lori: You say that like it should be obvious.

Scott: Isn't it?

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: *throws shirt into bin*

Lori: How could I have claimed to love you? To vow to spend the rest of my life with you when I went and did that?

Scott: *lowers eyes*

Lori: *steps closer* You gave me a home and two beautiful children. And that's how I repaid you.

Scott: ...It takes a lot for a marriage to work. Forgiveness is important.

Lori: Maybe it was something else.

Scott: *lifts brow*

Lori: Acceptance? Turning a blind eye?

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: At any rate...it's over now. I don't want anything to do with him or anyone else.

Scott: *nods*

Lori: Goodnight. *walks over to bed, lies down*

Scott: *staring blankly*

APL Financial Miami, office, 8am

Scott: *walks around desk* Any messages?

Bob: I thought you said you weren't coming back.

Scott: I'm not. *leans over desk, looks at computer screen*

Bob: *smirks*

Scott: *lifts eyes*

Bob: *clears throat* No messages.

Scott: *looks at door*

Henry: I hope I'm not interrupting anything.

Bob: *looks at Henry* Oh yeah, one message. Your father's flying in, he should be here in-

Scott: Please excuse us.

Bob: Right. *walks away, shuts door*

Scott: *stands straight*

Henry: You're not dead.

Scott: *stares at Henry*

Henry: I have to say, I was shocked when your lawyer read your will. Very ballsy to betray your own flesh and blood.

Scott: So now I'm your flesh and blood. Only when it suits you I guess.

Henry: If it wasn't for me, you'd still be working at that garage in Queens. I am your fortune. How dare you leave it all to the unfortunate mistakes between you and your hooker.

Scott: My children were not mistakes and we've talked about this. She's my wife.

Henry: Oh come now, Scotty. We both know you can't teach an old slut new tricks. *taps chin* Or maybe you can. Have you considered potential employment for her? I know quite a few rich dignitaries that could benefit from her services.

Scott: *frowns*

Henry: Of course I'd have to sample the merchandise first, you realize.

Scott: Get out.

Henry: It's a very profitable business opportunity.

Scott: *walks over to door, opens it*

Bob: *turns around*

Scott: Get him out of here.

Bob: Sure thing, boss. *walks over, grabs Henry* Let's go.

Henry: *pushes Bob* Don't put your grubby hands on my Italian suit. *looks at Scott* Consider it.

Scott: *rolls up sleeves* Oh I'm considering quite a few things.

Henry: Must you be so uptight? She has marketable skills.

Scott: He's not moving fast enough, Robert.

Bob: *grabs Henry's arm*

Henry: I know the way out. *walks down hallway, turns around* Scott.

Scott: *looks at Henry*

Henry: I'll get what I'm owed. *walks away*

Scott: *shakes head*

Bob: You think he's serious?

Scott: No doubt.

Bob: I'll talk to the guys downstairs and make sure he doesn't get back up here.

Street, car

Doris: *looks over* How'd it go?

Henry: We need a plan. My remaining bonds aren't going to pay the bills forever.

Doris: Maybe I should write another book.

Henry: Your books aren't that good.

Doris: *lowers head*

Henry: As I understand it, Scott's wife suffered a head injury.

Doris: *lifts head* We're going to sell her organs on the black market?

Henry: What? No. That would be distasteful. We're going to recruit her to accompany our friends to parties and events.

Doris: Oh.

Henry: We'll be back on top in no time. Imagine...I'll be able to buy my way back into the courtroom. You can grow old in the suburbs.

Doris: I like the sound of that.

Henry: C'mon, let's offer the young woman a job.

Gables Estates, kitchen, 2pm

Lori: *places kettle on table* How long are you in town for?

Henry: Oh not long. We were just checking up on you and Scotty, you know to make sure you're both doing alright after that dreadful plane crash.

Lori: *sits at table* That was very considerate of you.

Henry: Scotty doesn't by chance talk about us, does he?

Lori: Not very often.

Doris: *smiles* We hope it's good things.

Lori: Uh...

Henry: Scott can exaggerate. You shouldn't put too much weight in what he says about us.

Doris: You can't imagine how worried we were about your children when we found out the plane had gone down. We came all the way to Miami to see them.

Henry: Indeed and my goodness, they were such troopers about the whole thing.

Doris: I regretted that I never had the chance to get to know you better.

Lori: Well I'm here now.

Doris: *smiles, grabs Lori's hands*

Henry: I noticed you're home in the middle of the afternoon. In a big empty house, no less.

Lori: Yes.

Henry: Have you considered a career? It would be good for you to get out of the home.

Lori: I haven't really thought about it.

Henry: *laughs* A strong, indepenant woman like yourself? You'd be running the world in no time. And might have just the thing to get you jump-started.

Lori: How?

Henry: I have some friends back in New York who have very deep pockets and no one to share it with. Perhaps you'd like to accompany some of them to various events -- so they don't appear alone, you see.

Doris: *opens purse* I have the number of a girl who does it for a living. *smiles* She took Scott to my book party.

Lori: What exactly would I be doing?

Henry: You'd simply be an art piece attached to the arms of the elite. It's a very up-and-coming business for women like you who face monotony every single day.

Lori: It sounds like an escort service.

Henry: Nonsense, people don't take hookers to parties. These are well-respected figures of society. It would be an honor.

Lori: Why don't you go out with them then?

Doris: Aren't you tired of being so dependant on my Scotty? This is your chance to be your own woman, take life by the horns and get what you want.

Lori: Being a human bracelet is not what I had in mind.

Doris: *sigh* How unfortunate. I suppose you're proving him right.

Lori: What do you mean?

Doris: He always said you'd never learn to brush elbows with the upper echelon. It's a wonder he takes out out in public at all without placing you on a leash.

Henry: Ah yes, he loves his women proper and decent.

Lori: Scott...said all that stuff about me?

Doris: He probably didn't want to hurt your feelings, dear. Afterall, you are the mother of his children.

Henry: So how 'bout it?

Lori: ...I'll have to speak with Scott.

Henry: No no no. Don't hide behind your man, that's just throwing away years of progress.

Doris: Let's keep this between us, yes?

Lori: *stares at Doris*

TBC............................
 
Can't we just let Lori Shoot these two and get it over withe already! I'm really she should know better after what Scott has told her about his mother and how they put her in jail for child neglect ! I guess shes gonna have to lern the hard way! I just hope Scott or someones there to get her out of Jail when they lock her up!

Great update Geni!
 
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