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.
