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Rating: P G 13
(an hour or so later, Susan is anxiously waiting in a wheelchair, whilst dr Hobbs performs surgery on Marcus)
Dr Hobbs: we're done. He'll be fine. (Susan breathes a sigh of relief, which is almost a sob) well, I guess that answers one question.
(later, Susan is sitting by his side waiting for him to wake up. Her hands gently caress his. Stephen enters.)
Stephen: hey.
Susan: Stephen! What are you doing back?
Stephen: it's nice to see you too.
Susan: sorry. (she wipes her eyes with her sleeve) welcome back.
Stephen: what's this? Tears? Has he finally melted the great iron lady's heart? (she scowls at him)it's about time, you realised how much he loves you.
Susan: I have no idea what you mean.
Stephen: I'm sure. In that case you won't mind that he is seeing someone else.
Susan: I know he isn't.
Stephen: how? (dr Hobbs enters)
Dr Hobbs: because if he had, they wouldn't have been sucking face like that earlier.
Stephen: kissing, eh? And it was mutual?
Dr Hobbs: he grabbed her. He kissed her. He pulled back. She kissed him. Both looked extremely pleased with themselves when I came in.
Stephen: really?
Dr Hobbs: I'd say she's in love
Stephen: damn, I was wrong!
Dr Hobbs: what about?
Stephen: two years ago, I said she'd never return his love.
Susan: excuse me. D'you mind not talking about me when I'm right here?
Stephen: OK, how about we go out?
Dr Hobbs: yeah, let's let the two lovebirds chatter.
Stephen: welcome back Marcus. (Susan looks down at Marcus, he is awake. Dr Hobbs and Stephen exit laughing)
Susan: hey.
Marcus: how long was I out?
Susan: six hours (he tries to sit up, but falls back wincing)
Marcus: ouch.
Susan: next time you go dancing (she caresses his face gently) be careful who you pick for a dancing partner. (he chuckles)
Marcus: and everyone says my jokes are bad.
Susan: no. Mine are bad, Yours are terrible. How do you feel?
Marcus: like hell actually.
Susan: where does it hurt the most?
Marcus: my head. I've got one hell of a headache.
Susan: let me see if I can distract you from that pain, huh? But first (she wheels away and draws the curtains across the window, sticking her tongue out at Stephen and Dr Hobbs who were watching. She returns to his side's and they kiss, long and sweet.) is it working?
Marcus: yes. (they kiss again)
(Michael enters Medlab and goes into Stephens's office. Stephen and Dr Hobbs are watching the observation camera for Marcus' room)
Michael: Whoa! Some body is happy. (he sees Marcus his face and Gapes) what happened to him?
Stephen: he got beaten up.
Michael: no, why is he kissing someone else, when he's nuts about... When did this happen?
Dr Hobbs about three hours ago and they've been kissing 90 per cent of the time since then.
Michael: catching up on last time?
Stephen: we thought they deserved a break.
Michael: and I suppose you're watching them for medical reasons?
(Stephen shrugs)
Stephen: it is slow day. (they laugh)
(meanwhile Susan and Marcus are more than aware they are being watched, but neither particularly cares)
Susan: you know, we are being a little anti-social (he chuckles) to everyone else I mean.
Marcus: you want to stop?
Susan: Nah, this is more fun!
Marcus: why didn't we do this before? (kiss)
Susan: because you never made the first move before (kiss)
Marcus: I promised myself you'd never know, only a few days ago (kiss)
Susan: a little late. I've known for... Almost since the day we met.
Marcus: I was that obvious? (kiss)
Susan: yes. It was plain to see, especially after you sent me those roses.
Marcus: I didn't send you roses Susan. You gave me roses.
Susan: you didn't... (Susan laughs)
Marcus: what's so funny?
Susan: he must have thought...! (Susan laughs again.)
Marcus: what?
Susan: the day before... I'd invited Lieutenant Corwin from C and C to my quarters, to find out if he could be let into the secret. He must have thought it was a date and bought the roses. (they laugh) I assumed they were from you.
Marcus: I'm afraid not. Although I still have them, if you'd like them back?
Susan: you still have them?
Marcus: of course.
Susan: That is so cute. (kiss)
Marcus: you know something?
Susan: some things. But carry on.
Marcus: it was worth getting beaten up, if only to spend even more time with you.
Susan: don't say that. You scared me half to death.
Marcus: it is only bruising.
Susan: and three broken ribs, and lots of internal bleeding.
Markers: give me a few days and I'll be fine. I heal fast.
Susan: I swear, if you do that to me again, I will kill you!
Marcus: promise? (she fights it but her frown turns into a smile) is my sense of humour really that terrible?
Susan: not all the time. I can manage.
Marcus: Good (kiss) of course, once I am better, I'll have to wallop Lieutenant Corwin (Susan laughs)
Susan: why?
Marcus: daring to hit on my Girl. I'm insanely jealous. (they kiss and laugh) he is with you constantly in C and C
Susan: I think he's gotten the idea by now. We are friends.
Marcus: (mocks suspiciously) good friends? (more laughter and kissing)
( Half-an-hour later, Stephen and Michael knock on the door. Marcus and Susan break their kisses reluctantly)
Michael: and I thought you'd finally given up Marcus?
Marcus: I had.
Michael: I come with good news.
Susan: Oh?
Michael: yes. You've been promoted to captain.
Susan: this is a joke, right?
Michael: it was on I S N, a few minutes ago. John promoted you, we've all got amnesty and he has left earth force. They're probably pitching the interstellar alliance to the president right now. After all, it is morning there.
Stephen: just as it is 2235 here.
Marcus: Mr I'm so subtle.
Stephen: 0, you've got the idea, huh?
Marcus: I'm afraid so.
Stephen: five minutes. (Stephen and Michael exit)
Marcus: congratulations (Kiss) Captain Ivanova (kiss)
Susan: thanks. (kiss)
Marcus: you're still in shock.
Susan: it has been a long day. Full of lots of changes (Kiss) most of them good.
Marcus: what are you thinking?
Susan: that my career is over.
Marcus: but you just got promoted?
Susan: I fought against the chain of command. Yes, I did the right thing, and yes we've saved thousands of lives.
Marcus: billions in the long run.
Susan: but my career is over.
Marcus: I'll bet in a few years' time, you'll be a general.
Susan: you're just saying that to make me feel better.
Marcus: I'm saying that because you are a brilliant commander. You'll make a fantastic captain. And a stunning general.
Susan: brilliant? Fantastic? Stunning? I don't think so.
Marcus: well, I know so.
Susan: but -
Marcus: ahh! no negative thinking.
Susan: Marcus?
Marcus: yes? (kiss)
Susan: thank you. (kiss)
Marcus: you're welcome. (kiss)
(the next evening, Susan and Marcus are again in same position, with the curtains drawn. Stephen and Michael enter and clear their throats. Susan rolls her eyes before turning towards them)
Michael: Earth has joined the alliance.
Stephen: John and Delenn are married.
Michael: and they are on their way back.
Susan: this is great!
Michael: and we are organising a party to celebrate.
Marcus: which they will not enjoy.
Stephen: sure they will. WE'RE organising it! (laughing)
(two days later, as before John, Delenn, Londo and G'Kar return. Stephen, Michael, Susan and Marcus greet them. At the party, Marcus and Susan are hovering around each other. Marcus whispers in her ear)
Marcus: you are beautiful. (she blushes slightly but smiles) if we could, I'd invite you to dance.
Susan: we can dance. I'll just have to lean on you.
Marcus: (he sighs melodramatically) ah, the things I have to put up with. (he helps her stand and they drift out to the dance floor. She rests her hand on his shoulders and he put his good arm around her waist. John and Delenn are watching them with amusement.)
John: looks like fun.
Delenn: shall we? (John leads her out and they dance. Susan and Marcus are oblivious to anything else. So they don't see a large, brawny man heading their way ,until he taps on Marcus' shoulder.)
Man: excuse me. I am cutting in.
Susan: Carl?!
Carl: Hallo Susie. (he addresses Marcus) sorry pal, we're old friends. (Marcus reluctantly releases her and stalks away, to stand by Stephen.)
Stephen: who is that guy?
Marcus: (practically growling) an old friend. (Carl's hands roam down Susan's back and Marcus bristles. Susan can't pull away because she'd lose her balance and fall)
Susan: Carl?
Carl: yes precious?
Susan: would you mind moving your hands?
Carl: not at all. (he places one hand on her waist and the other on her breast. Susan tries to push him away.) better? (he is holding her tight)
Susan: no. Let go.
Carl: am I hurting?
Susan: yes.
Carl: good. (Marcus refuses to watch and glares at floor. Delenn walks over to him)
Delenn: Marcus? Would you like to dance? (he glances up and sees John heading towards Carl and Susan and catches on quickly)
Marcus: I'd love to. (Delenn and Marcus dance over, as John intervenes and dances with Susan. In a quick movement, they swap partners.) you okay?
Susan: I am now. (she relaxes against him but he leads their Waltz towards the others. When the song ends, they go back standing by Stephen. John and Delenn arrive a moment later) thanks guys.
John: this is a party. We didn't want to it to turn into a brawl. (laughter and they all sit back down. Marcus and Susan are trapped between Stephen on one side and John and Delenn on the other. They hold hands discreetly, under the table.) was that who I think it was?
Susan: yes. That's Carl.
John: I thought so.
Marcus: who is he anyway?
Susan: just a jerk I used to know.
John: yeah, a nasty and vicious jerk.
Marcus: vicious?
John: yeah, and he's pretty crafty to. I'd keep my eyes open if I were you.
Susan: I can handle him
John: not right now you can't. Besides, he can attract thugs like a corpse attracts Pac'Ma'Ra! (Stephen pushes away his food with a disgusted sigh) sorry. Anyway, he's the one who gave you that scar on your back.
Susan: I was 15 years old. I can handle him now. It's been 17 years.
Marcus: you couldn't a few moments ago (Susan frowns at Marcus)
Susan: I just didn't once to cause a scene.
Marcus: and that's why he had his hands all over you?
Susan: what are you suggesting Marcus?
Marcus: I'm not suggesting anything -
Stephen: OK, time out you two.
Marcus: butt out Stephen!
Susan: I don't have to listen to this. Excuse me. (Stephen lets her up and she exit)
Marcus: Bugger!
Stephen: go after her you dope! Before he notices.
Delenn: too late. (Karl exits following Susan. Marcus gets up and storms out)
John: OK, now it's going to be a very violent brawl. Sheridan to Allan
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Disclaimer: all hail the Great Maker! J M S!
Rating: P G 13
(an hour or so later, Susan is anxiously waiting in a wheelchair, whilst dr Hobbs performs surgery on Marcus)
Dr Hobbs: we're done. He'll be fine. (Susan breathes a sigh of relief, which is almost a sob) well, I guess that answers one question.
(later, Susan is sitting by his side waiting for him to wake up. Her hands gently caress his. Stephen enters.)
Stephen: hey.
Susan: Stephen! What are you doing back?
Stephen: it's nice to see you too.
Susan: sorry. (she wipes her eyes with her sleeve) welcome back.
Stephen: what's this? Tears? Has he finally melted the great iron lady's heart? (she scowls at him)it's about time, you realised how much he loves you.
Susan: I have no idea what you mean.
Stephen: I'm sure. In that case you won't mind that he is seeing someone else.
Susan: I know he isn't.
Stephen: how? (dr Hobbs enters)
Dr Hobbs: because if he had, they wouldn't have been sucking face like that earlier.
Stephen: kissing, eh? And it was mutual?
Dr Hobbs: he grabbed her. He kissed her. He pulled back. She kissed him. Both looked extremely pleased with themselves when I came in.
Stephen: really?
Dr Hobbs: I'd say she's in love
Stephen: damn, I was wrong!
Dr Hobbs: what about?
Stephen: two years ago, I said she'd never return his love.
Susan: excuse me. D'you mind not talking about me when I'm right here?
Stephen: OK, how about we go out?
Dr Hobbs: yeah, let's let the two lovebirds chatter.
Stephen: welcome back Marcus. (Susan looks down at Marcus, he is awake. Dr Hobbs and Stephen exit laughing)
Susan: hey.
Marcus: how long was I out?
Susan: six hours (he tries to sit up, but falls back wincing)
Marcus: ouch.
Susan: next time you go dancing (she caresses his face gently) be careful who you pick for a dancing partner. (he chuckles)
Marcus: and everyone says my jokes are bad.
Susan: no. Mine are bad, Yours are terrible. How do you feel?
Marcus: like hell actually.
Susan: where does it hurt the most?
Marcus: my head. I've got one hell of a headache.
Susan: let me see if I can distract you from that pain, huh? But first (she wheels away and draws the curtains across the window, sticking her tongue out at Stephen and Dr Hobbs who were watching. She returns to his side's and they kiss, long and sweet.) is it working?
Marcus: yes. (they kiss again)
(Michael enters Medlab and goes into Stephens's office. Stephen and Dr Hobbs are watching the observation camera for Marcus' room)
Michael: Whoa! Some body is happy. (he sees Marcus his face and Gapes) what happened to him?
Stephen: he got beaten up.
Michael: no, why is he kissing someone else, when he's nuts about... When did this happen?
Dr Hobbs about three hours ago and they've been kissing 90 per cent of the time since then.
Michael: catching up on last time?
Stephen: we thought they deserved a break.
Michael: and I suppose you're watching them for medical reasons?
(Stephen shrugs)
Stephen: it is slow day. (they laugh)
(meanwhile Susan and Marcus are more than aware they are being watched, but neither particularly cares)
Susan: you know, we are being a little anti-social (he chuckles) to everyone else I mean.
Marcus: you want to stop?
Susan: Nah, this is more fun!
Marcus: why didn't we do this before? (kiss)
Susan: because you never made the first move before (kiss)
Marcus: I promised myself you'd never know, only a few days ago (kiss)
Susan: a little late. I've known for... Almost since the day we met.
Marcus: I was that obvious? (kiss)
Susan: yes. It was plain to see, especially after you sent me those roses.
Marcus: I didn't send you roses Susan. You gave me roses.
Susan: you didn't... (Susan laughs)
Marcus: what's so funny?
Susan: he must have thought...! (Susan laughs again.)
Marcus: what?
Susan: the day before... I'd invited Lieutenant Corwin from C and C to my quarters, to find out if he could be let into the secret. He must have thought it was a date and bought the roses. (they laugh) I assumed they were from you.
Marcus: I'm afraid not. Although I still have them, if you'd like them back?
Susan: you still have them?
Marcus: of course.
Susan: That is so cute. (kiss)
Marcus: you know something?
Susan: some things. But carry on.
Marcus: it was worth getting beaten up, if only to spend even more time with you.
Susan: don't say that. You scared me half to death.
Marcus: it is only bruising.
Susan: and three broken ribs, and lots of internal bleeding.
Markers: give me a few days and I'll be fine. I heal fast.
Susan: I swear, if you do that to me again, I will kill you!
Marcus: promise? (she fights it but her frown turns into a smile) is my sense of humour really that terrible?
Susan: not all the time. I can manage.
Marcus: Good (kiss) of course, once I am better, I'll have to wallop Lieutenant Corwin (Susan laughs)
Susan: why?
Marcus: daring to hit on my Girl. I'm insanely jealous. (they kiss and laugh) he is with you constantly in C and C
Susan: I think he's gotten the idea by now. We are friends.
Marcus: (mocks suspiciously) good friends? (more laughter and kissing)
( Half-an-hour later, Stephen and Michael knock on the door. Marcus and Susan break their kisses reluctantly)
Michael: and I thought you'd finally given up Marcus?
Marcus: I had.
Michael: I come with good news.
Susan: Oh?
Michael: yes. You've been promoted to captain.
Susan: this is a joke, right?
Michael: it was on I S N, a few minutes ago. John promoted you, we've all got amnesty and he has left earth force. They're probably pitching the interstellar alliance to the president right now. After all, it is morning there.
Stephen: just as it is 2235 here.
Marcus: Mr I'm so subtle.
Stephen: 0, you've got the idea, huh?
Marcus: I'm afraid so.
Stephen: five minutes. (Stephen and Michael exit)
Marcus: congratulations (Kiss) Captain Ivanova (kiss)
Susan: thanks. (kiss)
Marcus: you're still in shock.
Susan: it has been a long day. Full of lots of changes (Kiss) most of them good.
Marcus: what are you thinking?
Susan: that my career is over.
Marcus: but you just got promoted?
Susan: I fought against the chain of command. Yes, I did the right thing, and yes we've saved thousands of lives.
Marcus: billions in the long run.
Susan: but my career is over.
Marcus: I'll bet in a few years' time, you'll be a general.
Susan: you're just saying that to make me feel better.
Marcus: I'm saying that because you are a brilliant commander. You'll make a fantastic captain. And a stunning general.
Susan: brilliant? Fantastic? Stunning? I don't think so.
Marcus: well, I know so.
Susan: but -
Marcus: ahh! no negative thinking.
Susan: Marcus?
Marcus: yes? (kiss)
Susan: thank you. (kiss)
Marcus: you're welcome. (kiss)
(the next evening, Susan and Marcus are again in same position, with the curtains drawn. Stephen and Michael enter and clear their throats. Susan rolls her eyes before turning towards them)
Michael: Earth has joined the alliance.
Stephen: John and Delenn are married.
Michael: and they are on their way back.
Susan: this is great!
Michael: and we are organising a party to celebrate.
Marcus: which they will not enjoy.
Stephen: sure they will. WE'RE organising it! (laughing)
(two days later, as before John, Delenn, Londo and G'Kar return. Stephen, Michael, Susan and Marcus greet them. At the party, Marcus and Susan are hovering around each other. Marcus whispers in her ear)
Marcus: you are beautiful. (she blushes slightly but smiles) if we could, I'd invite you to dance.
Susan: we can dance. I'll just have to lean on you.
Marcus: (he sighs melodramatically) ah, the things I have to put up with. (he helps her stand and they drift out to the dance floor. She rests her hand on his shoulders and he put his good arm around her waist. John and Delenn are watching them with amusement.)
John: looks like fun.
Delenn: shall we? (John leads her out and they dance. Susan and Marcus are oblivious to anything else. So they don't see a large, brawny man heading their way ,until he taps on Marcus' shoulder.)
Man: excuse me. I am cutting in.
Susan: Carl?!
Carl: Hallo Susie. (he addresses Marcus) sorry pal, we're old friends. (Marcus reluctantly releases her and stalks away, to stand by Stephen.)
Stephen: who is that guy?
Marcus: (practically growling) an old friend. (Carl's hands roam down Susan's back and Marcus bristles. Susan can't pull away because she'd lose her balance and fall)
Susan: Carl?
Carl: yes precious?
Susan: would you mind moving your hands?
Carl: not at all. (he places one hand on her waist and the other on her breast. Susan tries to push him away.) better? (he is holding her tight)
Susan: no. Let go.
Carl: am I hurting?
Susan: yes.
Carl: good. (Marcus refuses to watch and glares at floor. Delenn walks over to him)
Delenn: Marcus? Would you like to dance? (he glances up and sees John heading towards Carl and Susan and catches on quickly)
Marcus: I'd love to. (Delenn and Marcus dance over, as John intervenes and dances with Susan. In a quick movement, they swap partners.) you okay?
Susan: I am now. (she relaxes against him but he leads their Waltz towards the others. When the song ends, they go back standing by Stephen. John and Delenn arrive a moment later) thanks guys.
John: this is a party. We didn't want to it to turn into a brawl. (laughter and they all sit back down. Marcus and Susan are trapped between Stephen on one side and John and Delenn on the other. They hold hands discreetly, under the table.) was that who I think it was?
Susan: yes. That's Carl.
John: I thought so.
Marcus: who is he anyway?
Susan: just a jerk I used to know.
John: yeah, a nasty and vicious jerk.
Marcus: vicious?
John: yeah, and he's pretty crafty to. I'd keep my eyes open if I were you.
Susan: I can handle him
John: not right now you can't. Besides, he can attract thugs like a corpse attracts Pac'Ma'Ra! (Stephen pushes away his food with a disgusted sigh) sorry. Anyway, he's the one who gave you that scar on your back.
Susan: I was 15 years old. I can handle him now. It's been 17 years.
Marcus: you couldn't a few moments ago (Susan frowns at Marcus)
Susan: I just didn't once to cause a scene.
Marcus: and that's why he had his hands all over you?
Susan: what are you suggesting Marcus?
Marcus: I'm not suggesting anything -
Stephen: OK, time out you two.
Marcus: butt out Stephen!
Susan: I don't have to listen to this. Excuse me. (Stephen lets her up and she exit)
Marcus: Bugger!
Stephen: go after her you dope! Before he notices.
Delenn: too late. (Karl exits following Susan. Marcus gets up and storms out)
John: OK, now it's going to be a very violent brawl. Sheridan to Allan
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