Chapter 4

At the club

Jack- it's busy tonight

Ronnie- yeah it is, you wouldn't really think so for a Thursday

Jack- yeah I know what you mean, is Roxy here yet?

Ronnie- No

Jack- you know it's not too late Ron, to change your mind, I can just get security not let them in?

Ronnie- Jack it's fine

Jack- I'm only saying because I care about you

Ronnie- I know, thank you, sorry I'm just a bit nervous

Jack- don't be I'm here to protect you

Ronnie- (she smiles) you know I never thought I would like hearing someone say that to me, but with you I actually do

Jack- it's weird because in some sense we are the same and sometimes I think I can even tell what you are thinking

Ronnie- you know what, I get that feeling too but I never said anything because I thought you would just think I was weird (she laughs)

Jack- well I guess we are both weird then (he laughs too), by the way Roxy's here

Ronnie- well I guess this is it then

She smoothes down her clothes, Ronnie sees her father getting closer and begins to become very nervous

Before Roxy comes over Jack grabs Ronnie's hand and squeezes it tightly

Roxy- Hey Ron

Ronnie- Hi

Ronnie's Dad- Hi Ronnie darling, it's good to see you

Ronnie says nothing

Jack comes up behind them

Jack- anyone for drinks?

Roxy- yeah we'll have two beers

Ronnie continues to say nothing

Jack comes back quickly with the drinks and stands with Ronnie

Roxy- Jack we don't need you here okay? Do we Ron?

Ronnie looks down at her feet

Ronnie's Dad- Look Ron, please don't be like this

He puts his hands on hers

She snatches her hands away and begins to cry

Ronnie- I'm sorry…I can't do this

She runs into the office and Jack is closely behind Roxy starts to follow

Roxy- Ronnie! Come back!

Jack- leave her Roxy

Roxy- No why should I, she's my sister I can do what I want…

Jack- just leave her! (shouting at Roxy)

Roxy shuts up and is shocked by Jack being like this meanwhile Ronnie's Dad has come up behind Roxy and wants to see her

Ronnie's Dad- look I just want to see if she's alright

Jack- I think you better leave her alone

Ronnie's Dad- she's my daughter and who are you?

Jack- wouldn't you like to know, and you better steer clear until she's ready because if you ever lay one finger on her EVER I will kill you

Jack has gone slightly overboard, he is shouting, as he is full of hatred and anger for this man

Ronnie's dad has realised that Jack knows and he means what he says

Roxy- what do you mean Jack, if he ever lays one finger on her? Why would he do that anyway?

Jack- (ignoring Roxy) I think you better leave, you've outstayed your welcome

Jack storms off and goes into the office where Ronnie in the corner, on the floor crying, he locks the office door so they will not be disturbed

Jack- (he holds her in his arms) Ron they've gone now, I'm here you don't need to be scared anymore

Ronnie- why am I so stupid?

Jack- don't talk about yourself like that you're not stupid at all, you done well even looking at him, which is more than can be said for me I kind of went a bit over the top

Ronnie- what do you mean?

Jack- well I shouted at him and told him if he ever laid a finger on you then I would kill him, I'm really sorry Ronnie, I lost it, I didn't mean to make things worse

Ronnie kisses him

Ronnie- thank you

Jack- for what?

Ronnie- being there for me, I don't think I can see him again

Jack- well you don't have to, it's going to raise more questions with Roxy though especially as I said not to hurt you and she got a bit confused by that, but leave that to your Dad to sort out, in the mean time don't worry about it, I'll take you home, to mine

Ronnie- that's not exactly what I'd call home

Jack- well it is for now, I'm not letting you go back there tonight, not when he's there

Ronnie- Thanks Jack, for everything

He pulls her closer

They go back to the flat and again one thing leads to another

In the morning

Ronnie- (Ronnie wretches) I think I'm going to be sick

She runs to the bathroom and is sick in the toilet

Jack- Ron are you ok?

Ronnie comes out of the bathroom and is really embarrassed

Ronnie- I'm sorry, I think I better go

Jack- don't be silly, you're not going to scare me off that easily (he laughs) but are you ok?

Ronnie- yeah I'm fine now, it's weird it almost seems as if it were… (Ronnie stops mid-sentence)

Jack- as if it were what?

Ronnie- oh nothing

Jack- no what… go on

Ronnie- as if it were morning sickness

Jack says nothing

Ronnie- but it's probably not

But the more Ronnie thought about it, the more possible she thought it could be, when Ronnie first slept with Jack, they didn't use contraception, it kind of just happened

She goes into the kitchen and gets a glass of water and leaves Jack in the bedroom

Jack stays there for a while just thinking and then follows in after Ronnie

Jack- look maybe it is… I mean it's not impossible or anything…maybe you should check, just in case

Ronnie- well ok, I'll get a test on my way back to the Vic

Jack- I will come with you

Ronnie- Jack you don't have to

Jack- I want to and besides what if your Dad crashed at the Vic for the night?

Ronnie- Okay…okay (she smiles at him) but Jack…what if I am pregnant?

Jack- I'm not going to run a mile if that's what you're thinking, I love you Ronnie and if you are pregnant…isn't that good news? I'm here for you Ronnie through whatever

Ronnie- I would kiss you right now if I hadn't just been sick

Jack- I don't mind

He pushes her hair back and puts his hands on her face and kisses her passionately

Jack- lets go

They get ready and get a pregnancy test and then walk to the Vic

Will Ronnie's Dad be there?

Is Ronnie actually pregnant?

What will Roxy think of Jack coming into the Vic with Ronnie?