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

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Awesome! I loved Anni's toughness! It's so great to see her assert herself. Poor Lori, I hope she comes to a decision about katie. And I actually hope that she kicks Katie to the curb, seriously. Maybe that will get Katie to hit rock bottom. That's where she needs to be. Gah! Just thinking about how Katie's treated Lori....ugh...

Great update!
 
Thank so much for the review. :D

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APL Manhattan Miami, lobby

Scott: *pulls book over, reaches into pocket*

Waterhouse: *clicks pen*

Scott: *looks at pen*

Waterhouse: *smiles* I figured you'd take a few more personal days.

Scott: *stares at pen* ...Can I help you?

Waterhouse: Oh you've helped me in many ways, Scott. I can't thank you enough. In fact, I've left you a gift.

Scott: *turns around* I don't want anything from you. Except you removing yourself from my building or I'll have security escort you.

Waterhouse: Yes, security is why I'm here. Turns out, this place isn't as guarded as I thought.

Scott: What's that supposed to mean?

Waterhouse: You know. *turns around, walks away*

Scott: *stares at doors*

Receptionist: Sir?

Scott: *looks down at pen* ...

Receptionist: ...May I have the log book back?

Scott: *walks over to elevators, pulls fire alarm*

Alarms blare, strobe lights swirl

Receptionist: *looks at Scott, stands* Sir?

Scott: Out. Get out.

Receptionist: Right, I'll just grab my purse.

Scott: *takes Receptionist's arm* No, you'll leave the building. Go on.

Receptionist: Oh, okay. *walks away*

Scott: *looks around*

Explosion rocks building

Scott: *grabs onto wall*

Glass breaks

Scott: *flinches*

Sirens are heard

Scott: *sigh*

Across the street, 20 minutes later

Scott: *staring up at building*

Horatio: *shuts Hummer door, walks over* Mister Finch.

Scott: *looks at Horatio*

Horatio: You okay?

Scott: I'm fine. Evan Waterhouse did this. He planted bombs on the 48th floor, he-

Horatio: Hold on, slow down. Evan Waterhouse.

Scott: Owner of a psych hospital and rehab place on Miami Beach. He's been setting me up for the last 7 years, torturing me so he could study my reaction.

Horatio: You think he did this.

Scott: I know he did. *hands over pen* He gave me this minutes before the bombs went off.

Horatio: *takes pen, looks down* ...Wachovia Financial Center.

Scott: He wants me to know he's watching.

Horatio: *looks up*

Tom: *walks over* I hope you got insurance.

Scott: *looks at Tom*

Tom: *slaps Scott's back* How's your morning been?

Scott: *frowns*

Tom: *smiles*

Gables Estates, house, 2pm

Scott: *walks in*

Lori: *runs over, hugs Scott*

Scott: Oof.

Lori: Are you okay?

Scott: I'm fine.

Lori: ...Your clothes aren't even dirty.

Scott: I wasn't there when it happened. Waterhouse warned me.

Lori: *lifts brows* Nutbar psycho Waterhouse?

Scott: Yeah.

Lori: Why didn't you tackle him?

Scott: It wouldn't have made me any better than him.

Lori: ...He blew up a whole floor of your office.

Scott: Nobody was hurt.

Lori: Scott, what if you're next? What if he decides not to warn you next time?

Scott: I'll be fine.

Lori: You're not Horatio Caine.

Scott: *walks away*

Lori: *rolls eyes, turns around* Scott.

Kitchen

Lori: *walks over* You need to be more careful.

Scott: I'm not going to stop living my life because of some whack job.

Lori: A very rich and powerful whack job.

Scott: If he wanted to kill me, he probably would have done it already.

Lori: What road do you think you were heading for when you were at the psych place? If Tom and I hadn't done anything, you'd probably be 6-feet under right now. You cannot predict this guy and what he's capable of.

Scott: And you can?

Lori: *stares at Scott*

Scott: Let's just forget about this for a while. You want lunch?

Lori: No.

Scott: Still hung-over?

Lori: I'm sorry about last night.

Scott: You don't even know what happened.

Lori: I saw the condition of the house this morning.

Scott: Long story short, your mother-

Lori: I know what she said. And I've decided that she's not going to hold me back anymore. I'm not going to let her dictate to me who and what I am. I'm going to be successful at everything I do.

Scott: *nods slowly*

Lori: Excuse me, I have to make some calls. *walks away*

Scott: *looks back, lifts brow*

TBC...................................
 
Grr...Waterhouse.... I promise, he has a white coat waiting for him. He reminds me of those mad scientist types, you know...the kind that want to rule the world? Yeah, this d**k head reminds me of that. Thank god that no one was up there, and that Scotty is okay, but Lori's right *GASP* Waterhouse is very erratic and unpredictable. And truly NUTS.

OOH...Lori's got determination! I love it when she has determination and focuses it in the right direction:D she's going to rock it out!

Awesome update!
 
Well That was a big wake up for Scott! I hope he starts to look out for himself he could have been killed along with alot of other people if he hadn't pulled the alarm and gotten them out in time!

What know excuse for why Speed and Katie have broken up! Hmm ! Hey this is a good time to make me Speed's new girlfriend! I think I need a roll in this story ! I haven't been wrote in yet! I think Speed needs a new love interest ! What better new girlfriend that someone named Flash! lol! i could ride a Harley !

Great update Geni!
 
Thanks for the reviews. :)

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Gables Estates, house, office, 6pm

Scott: *steps over, leans on door* Hey.

Lori: *typing* Oh, I'm almost finished. You can have your computer back soon.

Scott: ...You mind me asking what you're up to?

Lori: *lifts head* How much start-up capital would one need for a 2000 square foot space?

Scott: Well...start-up capital is about more than just the rent. There are a whole bunch of elements involved including utilities, taxes, insurance, the payroll which is an important one and left-over savings for peripheral expenses.

Lori: Great.

Scott: And then of course you have to decide between an equity capital and a debt capital.

Lori: *lifts eyes* ...What's the difference?

Scott: Well an equity capital is something APL utilizes. Our firm funds other smaller companies so that when they become successful, APL receives some of the rewards of that.

Lori: So you partly own those smaller companies.

Scott: Right. It's helpful to those smaller companies who can't foot the whole bill for their expenses. Now, the other option is a debt capital and that's basically a loan from the bank that one has to pay back in increments over time.

Lori: *nods slowly* In other words, it's either partly sign your company away or owe someone a crapload of money.

Scott: Exactly.

Lori: *smiles* Thanks. *looks back at computer*

Scott: Why do you need to know all this?

Lori: I need something to dazzle Riley with when I see her tomorrow for lunch. She's into that stuff, right? I mean, she has her own business.

Scott: You want to impress her with your knowledge on business ownership.

Lori: Right.

Scott: ...I thought you didn't care about stuff like that.

Lori: If I want to have a relationship with my sister, I need to be able to relate to her.

Scott: ...You never tried to relate to me.

Lori: *smiles* Honey I never needed psychobabble to relate to you.

Scott: It's um, not 'psychobabble' for the hundreth time.

Lori: *smiling* Ha, okay. Whatever you say. *typing*

Scott: *narrows eyes*

Steph: *runs in* Momma, I hurt my fingie.

Lori: *looks at Steph* How'd you do that?

Steph: Dommy bit it.

Lori: Were you buggin' him?

Steph: Yup.

Lori: *takes Steph's hand* Let's take a look see...yep, it looks hurt. *pulls hand closer* Wow he's got a hell of a bite.

Steph: I tried to take his firetruck.

Lori: How come?

Steph: I wanted to play with it.

Lori: Well sweetie you have your own toys.

Steph: I know.

Lori: Dom doesn't take your toys, does he?

Steph: All the time, Momma.

Lori: ...Yeah okay I believe that. Next time, ask. If he says no, leave him alone.

Steph: *nods*

Lori: Let's go get a band-aid for you. *picks up Steph, walks away*

Scott: *looks at computer*

Condo, 7pm

Speed: *hangs picture on wall*

Katie: What are you doing?

Speed: Hanging a painting.

Katie: You don't like art.

Speed: I don't like bare walls.

Katie: Meh...not buying it.

Speed: *looks at Katie*

Katie: This whole...new respect for life thing is getting old.

Speed: I don't understand what you mean.

Katie: You think if you hang a painting, it'll obsolve you of your sins?

Speed: ...No. I think it'll make my condo looks less like a prison cell and more like a home.

Katie: It's because I broke up with you, isn't it.

Speed: *smirks* That's what you've been telling everyone? You broke up with me?

Katie: Yes.

Speed: Okay. If it makes you feel better.

Katie: *frowns* This is all your fault, you know. If you were still a drunk, we'd still be together.

Speed: You're welcome to stay. I could use a roommate.

Katie: I don't want to stay if there's nothing in it for me.

Speed: ...You have somewhere else to go?

Katie: ...No.

Speed: Then there's something in it for you.

Katie: *nods*

Speed: *walks away*

Kitchen

Speed: *places bread on counter*

Katie: *walks over* ...So we're over. Forever.

Speed: *picks up knife*

Katie: I don't even know why this happened.

Speed: It's very simple. We're not compatible.

Katie: ...We had 3 kids together.

Speed: I know.

Katie: This isn't fair. I just got you back.

Speed: I wasn't lost property.

Katie: I've done everything you wanted. Look, I'm even wearing underwear today!

Speed: You want a sandwhich?

Katie: No. I want you.

Speed: It's peanut butter and jam.

Katie: *stares at Speed*

TBC....................................
 
Thats too funny ! Speed trying to give her Peanut butter and Jam instead of himself! Like its better that he is ! lol! I think Katie needs to go and check herself into a facility and get some help if she wants Speed back that much! If she really wanted him I think she would be running out the door to get to one! Who knows what she wants !

Lol! What is lori up to now ! Trying to relate to Riley through business knowledge! Why can't they just do what other sisters do ! Go shopping amd talk about the hot men walking by! I think maybe Lori tries to hard with some people and not enough with others ! One day maybe everything will balence out!

Great Update Geni!
 
You know, the worst thing you can accuse peanut butter and jam of doing is making you gain a little weight... Katie should rethink this. :p

Actually, she could stand to rethink a lot of things.

I'm hoping Waterhouse finally gets screwed. I really hate that guy.

Love Lori's comment about Scott not being Horatio. :lol:

I like that Speed and Lori are still getting along. :D

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

Mm now I could go for a PB&J sandwhich. :p

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Bank of America, 8am next day

Lori: *takes off shades*

Teller: *lifts head* How can I help you?

Lori: *smiles* Hi, I need to withdraw some money.

Teller: Sure, how much?

Lori: 5 million.

Teller: *stares blankly*

Lori: *hands over wallet* My ID and everything's in there.

Teller: *takes wallet* ...Lori Finch.

Lori: Yes.

Teller: Okay. *looks at computer, types*

Lori: *looks around*

Teller: You share an account with Scott Finch.

Lori: That's right.

Teller: Has Mister Finch signed for it?

Lori: ...I don't need his permission.

Teller: There's a note on the account. It says you can't exceed 10 grand without his authorization.

Lori: *stares at Teller*

Teller: However that's just the one account. *types* There are no restrictions on the savings account.

Lori: Great, I'l take it from there.

Teller: Unfortunately there's only 10 grand in that account.

Lori: *frowns* I'll be back. *walks away*

Teller: Glad I could help.

APL Manhattan Miami, 48th floor

Scott: *steps over steel beam*

Bob: *looks down at floor* Did we need that?

Scott: How many people were on this floor before it blew?

Bob: Maybe 16. Once the alarms screamed bloody murder, I got everyone out.

Scott: Good. Were you able to recover anything from my office?

Bob: Everything was destroyed.

Scott: *looks around*

Bob: How much you think it'll take to fix?

Scott: I don't even want to think about it. Let's get downstairs.

Bob: Sure.

Lobby

Scott: *steps off elevator*

Lori: *walks over* Scott FINCH!

Bob: Uh oh, you're in trouble.

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

Lori: I need your authorization to access our account?

Scott: *looks at Bob*

Bob: I'll go speak to our insurance people. *walks away*

Lori: Scott, I'm not going to run off with all your money. You're supposed to trust me.

Scott: How much do you need?

Lori: It doesn't matter.

Scott: We spoke about this. You're not getting full access to my accounts.

Lori: I don't want full access, I want more access than I'm getting.

Scott: What do you need more than 10 grand for?

Lori: None of your business.

Scott: Sorry. No. *walks away*

Parkinglot

Lori: *runs over* You're saying no to me.

Scott: Yes. *pulls out keys*

Lori: It doesn't really feel like we have a partnership here.

Scott: Tell me what you need the money for and I'll grant you access to the account.

Lori: I'm not using it for drugs.

Scott: That's not an answer.

Lori: Stop being a greedy asshole.

Scott: Prudent asshole.

Lori: *narrows eyes* I'm starting my own business.

Scott: What kind?

Lori: The legal kind.

Scott: That's why you needed to know all that stuff yesterday?

Lori: Maybe.

Scott: How much do you need?

Lori: 5 million.

Scott: *laughs, lowers head* Good one.

Lori: I'm serious.

Scott: You don't need nearly that much to start a business.

Lori: The kind I'm thinking of isn't exactly a Starbucks.

Scott: What are you thinking of?

Lori: It's sort of a...private investigative thing.

Scott: *lifts brow*

Lori: Right, you only understand data analysis. Okay, millions of children go missing in the United States each year and a lot of them end up in work camps or sex slavery, sometimes in our backyard and sometimes across the world. Millions of missing kids plus minimal agencies able to find them equals my idea.

Scott: ...There's a lot of red tape involved with something like that.

Lori: I know and I have a meeting with a few people this afternoon about it.

Scott: Who?

Lori: The mayor, the governor, chief of police...

Scott: *blinks* I think you need to slow down here. Do you know how many missing persons units there are in each police agency around the world?

Lori: Yes. And I can guarantee you there are more cases than people to investigate them. All I'm proposing is a private firm that caters to South Florida.

Scott: *rubs eyes* Lori, you just need to let the police and FBI here do their job.

Lori: Do you know how I made it back to Miami?

Scott: No.

Lori: I managed to bump into someone who worked at the Embassy in Colombia. Someone who happened to know my family and decided to check out my name. That doesn't happen very often, Scott. If I can do something to increase the odds and take some of the burden away from other agencies, shouldn't I do it?

Scott: Look, I'm sure this is all well-intended but maybe you should think it through a little more before you start throwing money at a problem you could drown in.

Lori: You don't think I can do it.

Scott: That's not what I said.

Lori: I believe in this, Scott.

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: I don't want anyone else to go through what I had to.

Scott: *nods*

Lori: Thank you.

Scott: ...How did you get the governor here?

Lori: I threw your name around.

Scott: *frowns*

TBC.......................
 
Well at least Lori is trying to do some good in this world! Scott you need to trust her and try to see her side of things! Who knows maybe this is what she is meant to do with her life! Maybe this is the something new that Speed needs also ! Mybe they can get together and do some real good in this world ! They could be like Simon & Simon or Heart to Heart! Except Speedle & Speedle ! Lol! Who else would be good at this but Lori & Speed ! Hell they've had enough practice at it ! Lol!

I love that Lori used Scott's name to get the Governor to show up! Smart girl!

Hey Can I be one of Lori's employees ! Maybe thats how i could meet Speed !

Great update Geni!
 
LOL I'll make this short since I apparently missed an update, I'm going to do this rather expeidently... LOL @ Katie. She thinks that she can just slap on a pair of underwear and call it a day? I think Katie needs to go and get her head checked. I say that with love...

Lori's gathering info....Means one thing. She's determined. And where she's determined, she's going to get. So....finding out that Scotty( rightly) has put a stipulation on the amount of money she can half causes a problem. Of course, Lori being Lori, she is going to get what she wants. I think Scott needs to have somewhat of faith in her. She's obviously got a passion about it, and she knows her stuff...Why can't he be something of a consultant? This will bring them closer together, that's for sure. I think that Lori's got a centered idea and I think she'll execute
well.
Awesome update!
 
Thanks so much for the reviews. :D

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Restaurant, 8pm

Scott: I'll have the chicken.

Waitress: Sure. *writes* And you?

Lori: Uh...do you have anything that doesn't have mushrooms? I hate mushrooms.

Waitress: The breadsticks.

Lori: *frowns* If I wanted breadsticks, I'd eat in the park with the pigeons.

Scott: *smirks*

Lori: Steak. Without the mushrooms.

Waitress: *rolls eyes, walks away*

Scott: How'd the meeting go?

Lori: *butters bread* They were very interested. As long as everything I was doing was legal, of course.

Scott: Right.

Lori: It may take a few years to get off the ground. *lifts head* You sure it's okay to leave the kids with my dad tonight?

Scott: He offered.

Lori: Yeah but he never offers. It's like he's lonely or something. *drinks wine* Wow. *looks down at glass* This is the good stuff. *lifts head, smiles* Are you finally going to pop the question?

Scott: ...We're already married.

Lori: That's not the point. Look around.

Scott: *lifts brow*

Lori: We're in a romantic restaurant, you pulled out the expensive wine, the kids are gone for the night...

Scott: *stares at Lori*

Lori: *frowns* I want my proposal.

Scott: *blinks*

Lori: *takes off ring* Here. Use this. *tosses ring across table*

Scott: *picks up ring, looks down*

Lori: Go on. Propose.

Scott: ...

Lori: Didn't you have a plan before I squished it? Snowy carriage ride in Central Park? Romantic dinner by candlelight? Drippy garbage.

Scott: But you don't like that.

Lori: You're Scott Finch. A handsome, young, rich CEO. I'm totally missing the romantic part of you and I want it. Now.

Scott: You can't just...demand romance.

Lori: All these women go after you and I want to know what I'm missing.

Scott: ...I don't think you'd be all that impressed.

Lori: No problem, I'll drink a little more. *downs glass of wine*

Scott: *sigh*

Lori: *slams glass onto table* Okay. Go.

Scott: You know, it doesn't really work when you put me on the spot.

Lori: Don't worry, I'll say yes.

Scott: *smiles*

Lori: Here, have some wine. It may help. *slides bottle over*

Scott: Okay. *picks up bottle, grabs glass*

Lori: ...You're a little shakey.

Scott: *lifts eyes*

Lori: *smiles* Awww Scott Finch is nervous. How adorable.

Scott: You find this hilarious.

Lori: I do.

Scott: AH! I got an 'I do'. Proposal successful.

Lori: *laughs*

Parkinglot, 10pm

Scott: *wraps arm around Lori, pulls out keys*

Lori: I'm still waiting.

Scott: That's great. *kisses Lori's cheek*

Lori: *smiles*

Scott: *opens door* After you.

Lori: Thank you. *gets into car*

Scott: *shuts door*

Inside car, road

Lori: Okay if we don't do something romantic, I'm gonna explode. Go right.

Scott: ...The beach is on the right.

Lori: Exactly.

Scott: I'm not driving my car onto the beach.

Lori: *pulls steeringwheel*

Scott: AH! Lori!

Miami Beach

Scott: *turns key* Lori, the sand is going to mess up my engine block.

Lori: Oh nonsense, we didn't fly through here.

Scott: Yes we did.

Lori: *grabs Scott by the tie* C'mon. *climbs into backseat*

Scott: What are you doing?

Lori: Getting undressed.

Scott: ...This isn't romantic.

Lori: *shrugs* Maybe it'll be fun.

Scott: I'm not doing this. Not in my car and not on the beach. And what do you mean 'maybe'? Haven't you done this sort of...thing before?

Lori: Oh all the time. But I never loved any of 'em.

Scott: As comforting as that is, I don't think this is legal.

Lori: You won't have to pay me.

Scott: It's illegal even if I don't pay you.

Lori: It is?

Scott: Yes.

Lori: Why?

Scott: I don't make the laws, sweetie.

Lori: Who cares. Nobody's out here. *pulls Scott*

Scott: Ah! *falls into backseat*

Condo

Steph: *runs down hallway*

Speed: Stephanie...I'm not chasing you.

Steph: *turns around, smiles*

Speed: It's time for bed.

Steph: *smiling, shakes head*

Speed: *smirks* Well if you don't go to bed, you can't wake up tomorrow and go to the zoo.

Steph: *wide-eyed*

Speed: That's right.

Steph: The big zoo? With the giraffe?

Speed: Mhm.

Steph: *runs down hall* Grampa, I best be gettin' to sleep.

Speed: I was thinking the same thing.

Steph: *runs into room*

Inside room

Steph: *climbs into bed, lies down*

Speed: *sits* Your favourite animal is the giraffe?

Steph: Yup.

Speed: How come?

Steph: Theys like big horses with a looong neck. They can see everything.

Speed: *nods*

Steph: When I'm a grownup, I'm gonna buy one.

Speed: ...You're going to buy a giraffe.

Steph: He's gonna live in the backyard. Giraffe's need lotsa water and trees and ma backyard's got that.

Speed: *smirks*

Steph: OH and I can ride it to school.

Speed: But that's what school buses are for.

Steph: I don't like 'em.

Speed: I never used to either. Mine always broke down on the way to school. Too much cold and snow.

Steph: *giggles* There's no snow in Miami, Grampa.

Speed: I lived in New York.

Steph: Like Daddy.

Speed: Mhm.

Steph: I like snow.

Speed: Me too.

Steph: Daddy said we're goin' to the mountains soon for vacation. There's snow there.

Speed: I'm sure it'll be fun.

Steph: Momma doesn't like snow though. It's 'cause she grew up in Cabumbia.

Speed: *pulls covers up* Get some sleep.

TBC...................................
 
Kids say the darndest things, huh? :p

I love Lori demanding romance from Scott. I get the feeling someone would walk in (so to speak) on them... :lol:

I've missed Bob! :D

Great updates! :D
 
Thanks for the review! :)

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Miami Metro Zoo, 1pm

Steph: Higher! I wanna see!

Speed: Okay. *lifts Steph*

Steph: *grabs onto fence* HI MISTER GIRAFFE!

Katie: *pushes stroller* Ugh, are we done yet? I'm bored and it's hot out.

Speed: *looks at Katie*

Katie: *sits on bench* It smells over here. Animals smell. Ugh.

Steph: *smiles* He's BIG!

Speed: Yes he is.

Steph: Grampa I wanna see the tigers.

Katie: NO. *stands* No, they're on the other side of the zoo and I'm not walking that far.

Steph: *looks at Katie*

Katie: You got to see everything already. AND you got free lunch. It's been a fantastic day and now we're going home. In fact, you're going back to your home an I am going to go back to mine where there are no children.

Steph: *stares at Katie*

Speed: Steph, why don't we go see the tigers.

Steph: *nods*

Speed: *takes stroller, walks away*

Katie: *rolls eyes*

Near tiger pen, bench

Steph: *swings legs, eats ice cream*

Speed: You okay?

Steph: *nods*

Speed: You didn't do anything wrong, Steph.

Steph: I know. Grama gets mad lots. Just like Momma. *lifts head* But Momma's happier lots now since the doctor fixed her.

Speed: Is that so.

Steph: Yup. She laughs lots and she plays with me and Dommy more.

Speed: *smirks*

Katie: *runs over* Geez! Way to abandon me at the zoo!

Speed: *looks at Katie* You didn't want to see the tigers.

Katie: *slaps Tim's arm* You're such an ASS!

Speed: Don't do this here.

Katie: Take me home!

Speed: You can't take a few hours out of your day for your granddaughter?

Katie: No. I had my kids and I'm finished. Take this one back to her owners.

Speed: Stephanie's not a pet.

Katie: It's not like Lori had her because she wanted kids. She's a glorified lawn ornament.

Speed: *stands* Get lost.

Katie: Come on, Tim. It's not like you actually care about the little pipsqueak. This is useless.

Speed: It's not useless to her and it's not useless to me.

Katie: Right because you've become heartfelt and fatherly since putting down the sauce.

Speed: *stares at Katie*

Katie: Whatever, I'll walk home. *walks away*

Speed: *sigh*

TBC................................
 
Katie...is seriously....:scream: Ticking me off.... WTF? When is her appointment again? Really, she's alienating everyone, soon , she's going to find herself all alone...

Awesome that Speed wanted to spend some time with Steph, they are bonding well:D

Awesome update!
 
what the hell...seriously. Katie is so self-absorbed. Speed is trying and I am lving him for it...

Great update Geni!
 
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