After the dark
Written after Nikki's Ordeal in Mexico. While out with Thomas, Clarissa and Max, Nikki and Jack try to forget by letting their hair down during a night out in a karaoke bar.
I don't own the characters or the tunes.
Nikki (singing to the tune of 'I like it' after a pint and three very quickly downed shots*
I find the dark lonely everyday
I love the crazy things you say...
Max: She's singing the wrong words!
Jack (interrupting): Be quiet, Mike.
Clarissa (glaring at Jack): MAX!
Jack (glaring back): Shhhhushhh!
Death can be tedious, 9 to 5
But after work I come alive
Thomas (earning a glare from Jack): She thinks shes death!
I miss being with another,
I long to have a lover,
the flowing bar calls out
Calls out to me and you
[1st chours]
I love it when we bond over bodies
I loved it when you make me a coffee
Clarissa: Never seen him make her coffee!
Jack (Shouting at Clarissa): Claire, I'm trying to understand!
Max (half under his breath): Aren't we all!
Clarissa (giving Jack another glare): CLARISSA!
I love it when you do your thing
I love it.. yes, love it oh, so much
Need more in my life than this
That box was dark and I felt sick
*Jack tries to get up to go over to Nikki at the bar, but nearly knocks the table over. Thomas stands up and pushes Jack back in his chair.*
Thomas (firmly): Sit down!
*To everyone's amazement, Jack obediently sits back down and continues to gaze at Nikki.*
I use up my life waiting in line
in search of ways to spend my time
I loved hearing you on the phone,
You kept me going when I felt alone,
My water was running out
But you said dont you give up now.
Jack (Still gazing at Nikki): Aww Nikki!
Clarissa: That's actually quite sweet!
[chours]
I love it when we bond over bodies
I loved it when you make me a coffee
I love it when you do your thing
I love it.. yes, love it oh, so much
I love it when we're on our own
I love to hear you on the phone
I like it when you act like your keen
Dance with me, and let me live my dreams
Thomas: well she can remember her words!
oh oh oh
I loved hearing you on the phone,
You kept me going when I felt alone,
My water was running out
But you said dont you give up now.
Jack (Softly): Anytime.
*Thomas, Clarissa and max stare at him. Oblivious to them, Jack continues to murmur soft comments at Nikki.)*
Thomas: I think the drink is kicking in!
[chours]
I love it when we bond over bodies
Jack: Me too.
I loved it when you make me a coffee
Jack: With milk and sugar.
I love it when you do your thing
Jack: You love me putting things in plastic bags.
I love it.. yes, love it oh, so much
Jack: Mmmm.
I love it when we're on our own
Jack: In our office.
I love to hear you on the phone
Jack: You love my accent.
I like it when you act like your keen
Jack: Can I have a cuddle?
Dance with me, and let me live my dreams
Jack (Jumping up suddenly and enthusiastically, nearly knocking the table over again in his excitement): RIVERDANCE?
*Nikki's singing fades out fades out as Jack, clearly enjoying her attention, enthusiastically wanders over to the bar*
*Clarissa, Max and Thomas wait with baited breath for Jack's reaction.*