Discalmer: Same as always


After April was asleep Mark knocked on the door to the room Roger and April shared.

"Roger, it's me"

"No shit captain Duh"

"Can we talk?"

"I think that's what we're doing"

"Roger, we need to talk face to face"

"April's sleeping"

"So we can talk on the fire escape"

Roger sighed

"Okay"

They walked in silence to the fire escape

"Roger she was high"

"Mark when they have a 'duh' contest you'll so win"

"This isn't a joke. She was high. She did something wrong"

"Again thanks for stating the obvious"

"Roger, she shouldn't have gotten high"

"That's true"

"Roger, don't you think she should be punished for-"

"For what," Roger asked a little annoyed, "for being played for a sap. Greig is the only one that should be punished"

"Yes but she made a choice. She didn't have to sniff"

"She didn't know what it was. He just said it was something that would make her feel better"

"Come on Roger. She's not stupid"

"You don't have to be stupid not to know what smack is"

"She should know what a smack is"

"Mark don't even think about it!"

"Calm down Rog. I'm not talking about anything big"

"Mark, she's been through so much already and it's the day of her mother's funeral"

"I understand but if you give them an inch they'll take a mile. If you give them a mile they'll take a yard"

"Mark, April's not Christine's age. She's been sheltered all her life and she made a mistake"

"She's one of my best friends I don't want to see her hurt"

Roger calmed down a little

"I know Mark. I don't want to see her get hurt either but she promised me she wouldn't do it again"

"How do you know she'll keep the promise"

"Um... maybe because she had a major hangover. Punishment enough I'd say"

Mark sighed.

"Look Rog the day will come when-"

"Mark, don't you think I know that"

"You know it up here," Mark said pointing to his head, "but do you know it in here" He put his hand on his heart.

Collins came outside.

"What are you guys talking about"

"About your perfect timing," Mark answered sarcastically then laughed.

"So," he added, "when is our girl coming"

"Our girl?"

"Christine?"

"Oh," Collins smiled, "she'll be here tomorrow"

"I can't wait to meet her," April said coming out

"Hey look who's up sleepyhead," Roger said pulling her in for a kiss

"I'll tell you she's going to love you"

"I haven't met her and I love her already"

Collin's smiled.

"Do you plan to adopt her," Roger asked

"Does a bear shit in the woods," Collins responded, "is the sun in the sky? Does a baby come out of his or her mother"

"I'll take that as a yes," April said laughing

"Hey Collins," Roger said, "I want you to know something... but I think it's best expressed in my song if you'll give it a listen"

"I love your songs Roger," Collins said

"Can I hear it too"

"Of course," Roger said before Mark could respond. Then he began. His eyes were on April the whole time

So no one told you

life was gonna be this way

Your job's a joke

You're broke

You're love life's d.o.a (with a glance at Mark who rolled his eyes)

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

When it hasn't been your day,

your week, your month or even your year

But

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cause you're there for me too

You're still in bed at ten

And work begins at eight

You burned your breakfast so far

Things are going great

Your mother warned you there'd be days like these

But she didn't tell you when the world

has brought you down to your knees...

That

I'll be there for you When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cause you're there for me too

No one could ever know me

No one could ever see me

Seems you're the only one who knows

What it's like to be me

Someone to face the day with

Make it through all the rest with

Someone I'll always laugh with

Even at my worst I'm best with you, yeah

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

When it hasn't been your day,

your week, your month or even your year

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cause you're there for me too

At the end Roger pulled April into a romantic, gentle and passionite kiss.