I DON'T OWN TITANIC OR THE DIALOGUE
April 10, 1912
William took a train to Southampton and arrived a full 2 days before the Titanic was set to leave for New York. William had enjoyed his years in England and he'd even managed to blend his American accent with an English one, but was time for him to go home. As the day arrived, William went to a pub to have one last drink in England. He walked into a local pub and ordered himself a drink. He had an hour before the ship took off, he figured that he might as well enjoy himself. He saw 2 Swedish men who had third class tickets on Titanic killing time by playing poker. He watched the 2 Swedes as they won poker game after poker game, getting more arrogant with each win. As he drank, he saw 2 men come in. One was tan skinned with short blonde hair, the other had jet black hair and looked like he was from Italy. The blonde man walked over to William.
"These seats taken?" He asked.
"They are now." William said as the men sat down.
"Jack Dawson." The blonde said as he offered his hand.
"William Wopsle." William replied, shaking Jack's hand.
"Fabrizio Del Rossi." The other man said in an Italian accent.
"Sei dall'Italia?" (Are you from Italy) William asked in Italian. Fabrizio smiled.
"Si, si." He replied. The 3 men struck up a conversation and William found out that these men were hoping to get to America. Jack was born there and Fabrizio was hoping to make his fortune.
"Well, can I give you some advice?" William asked, seeing an opportunity for some entertainment.
"Sure." Jack said as he and Fabrizio leaned in.
"You see those 2 drunks over there?" William asked. Jack and Fabrizio nodded. "Well, they have a couple of third class tickets to the Titanic, that huge ship over there, It's heading for New York in an hour." William pointed to the Titanic, which was visible from the pub.
"You Pazzo" Fabrizio said. "Why would they give us their tickets to America?"
"Oh they wouldn't, but,they've been playing poker for the last 2 hours and they're on a winning streak. Maybe they'd be willing to play a high stakes game?" William suggested. Jack and Fabrizio smiled. They walked over to the Swedes and challenged them to a round of poker.
"Vhat are the stakes?" The tougher one, Olaf, asked.
"120 pounds...against your tickets." Jack replied. Fabrizio looked nervous. The other one, Sven, shook his hand.
"Is deal, we play now." Sven said as the 2 men sat down and began to deal. The game got very intense as all 4 men got their poker faces on. Olaf swore at Sven the whole game, cursing him for betting their gateway to the Land of plenty.
"Jack, you pazzo, you bet everything we have." Fabrizio said. Jack looked at him.
"When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose." He replied.
"Du moron, jag kan inte tro du satsar dina biljetter!" (You moron, I can't believe you bet our tickets). Olaf cursed at Sven in Swedish. Eventually, they stopped taking cards, it was the time to get serious.
"All right, moment of truth." Jack said. "Someones life's about to change...Fabrizio?" Fabrizio put down his cards. "Niente?"
"Niente." Fabrizio sighed.
"Olaf?" Jack asked. Olaf our down his cards. "Nothing...Sven?" Sven laid down his cards.
"Uh oh...two pair."Jack said as he shrugged his shoulders. "Sorry Fabrizio." William was surprised. Fabrizio was livid.
"Que sorry! Va Fanculo. You bet all the money..." Fabrizio shouted.
"I'm sorry." Jack said, putting his hand on Fabrizio. "You're not gonna see your mama again for a long time." Fabrizio was quiet. "Cause we're going to America! FULL HOUSE BOYS. Woo!" Jack and Fabrizio started shouting with joy. William came up to congratulate them.
"Signore Wopsle, I go to America." Fabrizio said as Olaf grabbed Jack by the collar. He moved to punch him, but punched Sven instead. They all laughed.
"I'm going home!" Jack said.
"And me, I go to America." Fabrizio added.
"No mate." The pubtender said. "Titanic go to America, in 5 minutes." William checked his pocket watch and cursed. He'd been so involved in the poker game that he'd lost track of time.
"Shit." Jack cursed as Fabrizio scooped up their cash. William turned to them.
"You'll never make it by running, let me give you a ride. William said, pointing to his car. Jack and Fabrizio followed him out and got in. "To the Titanic and burn the pavement!" William shouted to his driver. They drove like madmen until they reached the harbor. Once they arrived, the 3 men got out and headed for their respective enterances.
"Thanks for everything William." Jack said as he ran off.
"Grazie." Fabrizio added. William nodded as he ran up the first class walkway.
"Sorry, i'm Late." William said as he handed the crew member his ticket.
"No problem sir, welcome to Titanic." He replied as William walked aboard. As William walked up to the deck, he saw hundreds Of people waving and blowing kisses. As he walked, he found himself waving with them. He felt like this ship, was taking him to his destiny.
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