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A Charming Christmas
December 24, 2013 10:00 PM
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This story takes place 1 Year after the Season finale. Amy, Ben, Adrian, and Omar have all moved to New York. Adrian and Omar moved into a penthouse apartment, and Adrian worked for Hudson while she waited to be accepted. However her life get's complicated really quickly, after she moves. It has been revealed that Omar's previous girlfriend Lisa who left him was pregnant, and she didn't tell him. He has a three year old son named Lamar, whom they found out about while Adrian and he were in New York together. Ben and Adrian distanced themselves because Omar does not like him, and he didn't want to interfere in her happiness. Ben and Amy talked once, and never spoke to one another after that day. Amy is trying a long distance relationship with Ricky. Clementine is dating Jack who promised to be on his best behavior. Adrian and Omar have been meeting with Denise to discuss the situation, and like Amy Lisa does not like Adrian. During Thanksgiving that Ben spent alone, Lisa reveals she still has feeling's for Omar and they kiss. Omar does not tell Adrian because he still has feelings for Lisa as well. In this scene Lisa kisses Omar under the mistletoe, and he does not back away. Adrian see's and knows he still loves her.
LISA CANE- JENNIFER FREEMAN FROM (MY WIFE AND KIDS)
DR. HILARY SHEPARD - LOCKLEAR FROM (90210 the Original)
KENNETH CHAMBERS - MUSSO FROM PAIR OF (KINGS/HANNAH MONTANA)
KAREN FONTAINE- SCARLETT POMERS (REBA)
SYLVESTER STALONE - MR. TONI FONTAINE
EVELYNN FONTAINE - MRS. EVELYNN FONTAINE
SHIA LEBEOUFF - TODD MANNING
Adrian: I knew that you were still after him.
Lisa: Well excuse me, for still being in love with my baby's father.
Omar: Lisa, please! Adrian we are all adults let's not go through this. Adrian I'm sorry, but maybe I do still have some unresolved feelings for Lisa that I haven't worked out yet. But, Baby we can get through this.
Adrian: (sheds a tear, and wipes it away) No, Omar we can't. I've been though this too many times before, and I know how it turns out in the end. The baby's mother always win (takes off her engagement ring and gives it to his mother) Here you should take this back, and it was a pleasure knowing you.
Omar's Mother: And you Adrian. I'm so sorry things turned out this way.
Adrian: It's okay, there were signs from the beginning, I just never let myself see them.
Omar: Adrian, no we can find some way to work this out.
Adrian: How, with me pining to your every whim and getting on my knees so you won't leave me. You told me how a kiss no matter who it is from, or whatever reason dis-respect's me and you, well that kiss, dis-respected me, you, and our entire relationship.
Omar: I'm sorry baby.
Adrian: Not as sorry as I am (begins to cry)
Lisa: Adrian, I'm sorry...
Adrian: You know what...Don't! Because if you were sorry you would have never come back in the first place. It's convenient that you decide to let Omar know he has a son three years after you gave birth, when you find out he is rich. Or maybe you didn't think a teacher could make enough money.
Lisa: I came back because my son needed his father.
Adrian: Well your son needed his father three years ago, so where were you then. (picks up her purse, and get's her things.)
Dante: Adrian, you shouldn't be driving in your condition, let me give you a ride.
Adrian: Sorry Dante, that ship sailed a long time ago, I can give myself a ride. (turns to face Omar's family, and Omar who is angrily staring at her) Thank you all for having me and I'll be back for my things. Omar, I'll get my stuff from the apartment later.
Omar: Adrian wait, it's late stay the night. I mean your parent's are probably asleep. Well, I'll wake them up. (leaves and drives to a stop sign and cries)
A horn blows and Adrian stops crying wipes away her tears, and continues to drive until she reads a sign that says "QUIET CEMETERY" Adrian realizes that she is near the place where Mercy was laid to rest, and decides to visit her daughters grave. She grabs her mace, and heads to the spot when she notices a figure in the darkness by the grave. She stands off not wanting to be seen, and recognizes the figure instantly.
Ben: Merry Christmas you two. I told you I wouldn't let New York keep me from you, and here I am Christmas Eve, just like I promised. Mom, I got you your favorite, Red Holiday Roses. Mercy you know I would never forget about you baby. I have it right here, (pulls a small present from his pocket. He also lights a red holiday candle placed on each grave and lights them.) I'll give it to you at midnight just like last year.
Adrian stood in the background and looked at her watch it was almost midnight. She wanted to say hi to Ben, but after everything that happened she didn't know if she should intrude. It was Christmas and he was sharing an intimate moment with his mom, and their daughter. After how everything ended between them she felt like an intruder on this moment. Mercy was her daughter too, but this was the first time she had visited the grave since they buried her, she felt she had no right to be here. She felt even worse for only coming here after everything that happened with Omar a few minutes prior. But, then she accidentally stepped on a twig which caught Ben's attention.
Ben: Hello, is someone there? (he turned just in time to see Adrian try and leave.) Adrian, stop you don't have to leave.
Adrian: (Stops in her tracks as she hears Ben's voice, and turns to see him.) Hi, I didn't want to interrupt you.
Ben: It's okay she's your daughter just as much as mine, you weren't interrupting.
Adrian: Are you sure, you looked like you were celebrating with... them.
Ben: I was actually, it is Christmas Eve so I came here to celebrate with with them. You can join us, you are very welcome here.
Adrian: Are you sure.
Ben: Of course, I'm certain Mercy wouldn't mind. She is probably hoping you would come.
Adrian: (saddened by that comment) Okay, I'll join you.
Ben: (leads Adrian to the two plots) Mom, I would like you to meet the mother of you grand-daughter, and my ex-wife Adrian Lee, or is it still Boykewich. Or did you just take your father's last name, or are you already using Omar's last name I'm not sure. (rants)
Adrian: (shows a slight smile that is also sad) I switched it back to Lee, I didn't feel right using your last name after everything that happened.
Ben: Well, it won't be that way for long.
Adrian: Yeah...(holds back the truth, but Ben notices her gesture as the one she uses when she is hiding something)
Ben: Well, it's nice that you are here, no matter what your last name is, or isn't. See Mercy mommy could make it after all.
Adrian: (has been avoiding looking at Mercy's grave until Ben says that she looks at the epitaph.) MERCY ANTONIA BOYKEVICH. BELOVED DAUGHTER OF BEN & ADRIAN BOYKEVICH. THOUGH YOU WERE HERE FOR A MOMENT YOU TAUGHT US TO LOVE AND MISS YOU FOR A LIFETIME. SLEEP WELL OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE PRINCESS. (The grave stone is adorned with two angels a man and a woman with roses over a baby crib, also on the grave is a small iron door with a key hole.) What's that?
Ben: That is our daughters treasure chest. It's almost midnight. (removes the present and a card from his pocket, as well as a small key around his neck which also has two wedding bands on it.) Well, my princess I hope you like your Christmas present. (places the gift on the grave stone and takes Adrian's hand) Sing with me.
Silent Night:
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin (they don't have to be virgins Ben joked) , mother and child
Holy infant so, tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah.
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face|
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Jesus, Lord at thy night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin , mother and child
Holy infant so, tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah.
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
Adrian: (holds Ben's hand and happily smiles for the first time in a long time truly happy) That was lovely.
Ben: Thanks, of course it sounded better now that you are hear usually I'm the only one who seems to know the words. (laughs, which also makes Adrian laught)
Adrian: So it's midnight what did you get for her.
Ben: Hold on she can wait til after I read her the card. (Ben opens up a red envelope with a Santa Claus face) Merry Christmas my darling child, May you sleep this Christmas Day so tenderly and mild. Know today that Christ was born in oh such a special way. He keeps you safe for us all snug and warm, In God's heavenly arms. Merry Christmas Baby from Mommy and Daddy. We both love and miss you so much. You loving parent's Ben & Adrian.
Adrian: (begins to cry from the card and seeing that Ben had signed her name.) Thank you Ben.
Ben: (looks at Adrian and smiles, opens the box to reveal a Christmas Present Charm. He then takes the key and unlocks the compartment on the bottom of the headstone and removes a jewelry box with a beautiful dancer that looks like Adrian in her majorette costume. Inside is a charm bracelet with a teddy bear, a Christmas tree, and a booty attached. Ben attaches the gift charm, places it back inside the jewelry box, and then inside the lock compartment, then locks the headstone, placing the chain around his neck once again.) Merry Christmas Mercy
Adrian: Thank you Ben, I really needed this.
Ben: Thank you for coming... Adrian are you okay? You seem a little down.
Adrian: I'm fine just a little drama in my life.
Ben: Is it anything, I can help with?
Adrian: You have helped more than you know tonight. Ben, do you do this every year for Mercy, and your mom.
Ben: Of course, I promised them I would. You know I do my best to keep my word.
Adrian: Yes, you do. How come you do this by yourself?
Ben: Not many like to be in a grave yard celebrating with tombstones on Christmas Eve, so I try not to make anyone uncomfortable with my tradition.
Adrian: You could have asked me. I know we haven't been close lately, but I would have come.
Ben: I know. But, I didn't want to open up a wound that I see took a lot for you to close.
Adrian: Some wounds might close Ben, but that doesn't mean they've healed.
Ben: I'm sorry. Next time I promise to call you.
Adrian: It's alright, and I have no right act like this, I knew where her grave was, and I just came here on a whim. Thank you for putting my name on the cards anyway.
Ben: (waves his hand) Don't mention it, I still should have called you. Whim or not I'm glad you still showed up. But, I am also doing this for her birthday in a few weeks, how about we meet up then. You me, and Omar.
Adrian: I think it should be just me and you. We're her parents.
Ben: ( puzzled by that) Okay. You and me third birthday celebration. I'll make all the arrangements, you just look pretty for your daughter.
Adrian: Three years. Has it really been that long.
Ben: Yes. It has been that long. (nodding his head)
Adrian: Can...Can I ask. Who made the arrangements for the headstone.
Ben: I did. I always thought that when we were ready we would come back here, and show her how we have been doing. Let her know that we haven't forgot her.
Adrian: How come you never told me then?
Ben: Honestly, when I made the arrangements I thought we would have still been together. The best laid plans of mice and men, huh.
Adrian: (saddened by hearing that) I guess. (chokes back tears) So how is your Christmas going.
Ben: It's going great. My sister found a boyfriend. Believe it or not he knows her past and wants to wait for marriage before losing his virginity.
Adrian: Really, do you think they can make it.
Ben: Well, I don't know if they can make it all the way to the altar, but they have a good chance. He really cares about her, and she cares about him.
Adrian: What about your parent's are they still going strong.
Ben: Yep! I guess my Dad is the luckiest man in the world when it comes to love. Camille and he still act like their on their honeymoon. Which makes me glad I live 215,000 miles away. Which makes Chloe wish for the same thing
Adrian: (laughs) I'm sure it's not that bad.
Ben: Imagine your parents as teenagers then you will understand what I'm dealing with.
Adrian: Ugggggh. (shakes from disgust of imagining her parents making out) That is a horrible image.
Ben: Yeah, well I have to see it not imagine it.
Adrian: But, how are you doing. I heard that you and Amy had a break through or break or something.
Ben: We got closure. She came to my apartment. We talked, she answered the questions that I really, really needed her to answer. Questions that should have been asked and answered seven years ago.
Adrian: Did you get the answers' you wanted.
Ben: I got the truth, and like always the truth hurts.
Adrian: And...
Ben: We realized that we weren't meant to be. So she called Ricky and they are trying the long distance thing. I really hope they make it.
Adrian: After everything we put you through how do you still wish for the best for them.
Ben: Because after everything, I would like some good to come from all of it.
Adrian: So is there anyone knew in your life.
Ben: No, I decided that after two bad marriages, and one case of arson. It's better to be alone for a while, and let love find me.
Adrian: Ben, you've been alone for a while.
Ben: Well, I guess I'm not as lucky in love as my love, or I'm just really hard for love to find. But, I have to go. It's getting a little late, and you should get back to Omar, I wouldn't want him to think his fiancee is doing something she shouldn't.
Adrian: Yeah, goodbye Ben. Merry Christmas.
Ben: Merry Christmas Adrian...(they hug both look up as the see something strange)
Both Ben and Adrian are standing underneath one of the very few thistle tree's in California. On the branch where Adrian's car is parked is a mistletoe. It hangs over her car, and she and Ben are both shocked.
Ben: Did you know you parked under this?
Adrian: No, I didn't even notice a tree there before.
Ben: Well, we don't have to it's just some old wives tale.
Adrian: Come on Ben, we've kissed before and we're friends.
Ben: Okay, you're right.
(both hug the other and Ben and Adrian kiss the other lightly on the cheek, however the closeness they feel makes the others heart beat faster and both of their faces turn red. )
Ben: Merry Christmas Adrian, and thank you for being Mercy's mother.
Adrian: Merry Christmas Ben, and thank you for being Mercy's father.
Ben: I'll see you in a few weeks for her birthday.
Adrian: Okay.
Both get into their car and leave. Adrian feel's happy with that, she and Omar were over, but maybe that was a good thing. Ben climbed back into his Mercedes, and looked at the bottle of Scotch he had bought. Part of him still wanted to open it and take a drink and chase away all of his thoughts, but instead he drove near a homeless man sleeping on a bench with a bottle in his hand. Ben made a bow from the box he held Mercy's gift in, and put it on the bottle with a hundred dollar bill. He then put it beside the homeless man and said "Merry Christmas. Maybe seeing Adrian tonight was my mom and Mercy, telling me to face my demons head on.
Just something I was working on at work if you like it let me know if I should continue.