Heading Out – Justine's Birthday
Set one month after the end of series one
CHAPTER SEVEN
IN THE HOTEL RESTAURANT
The waiter takes their menus and leaves. He returns almost instantly with three plates of steak and chips.
WAITER – "Eat fast, or I'll have to put it in a doggy bag for you."
JAMIE – "Charming."
The waiter hovers around their table while they start to eat.
SARA – "Do you mind? Look, those people over there want you. Off you go!"
The waiter scowls at her and goes to the other table.
JUSTINE – "Actually, I think we'd better do as he says and eat quickly; the chips are luke warm."
SARA – "My steak is horrible."
JAMIE – "Let's leave it; we'll drive to the nearest town and get something fresh, even if it's a MacDonald's; it'll be better than this!"
They get up walk out and go to Jamie's car.
SARA – "Would the two of you rather go alone? I can brave the room service; and I'm sure you've got stuff you need to talk about."
JUSTINE – "No, honestly; it's fine. We can talk later."
They drive along the main road, looking for somewhere to eat; they eventually spot a MacDonald's and pull in.
A sign informs them that the restaurant is closed, but the Drive Thru is still open. They drive around to the booth and order and collect their food. They take the food back to the hotel room to eat.
BACK AT THE HOTEL
Fortunately, the lift is now working again. They go back to their room and settle down on the sofa to eat their dinner.
JAMIE – "I'm afraid it's not a very special dinner for your birthday, Justine."
JUSTINE – "It's fine; you know how much I like Big Macs, and these French fries are much better than the ones in the restaurant downstairs. And we've even got apple pies, what more could I want?"
JAMIE – "I'm definitely going to complain about the restaurant food and particularly the awful service. All the reviews said it was wonderful."
SARA – "That snotty waiter probably wrote them himself."
JUSTINE – "Well; I'm shattered so I'm going to bed. See you in the morning."
Justine goes to the bedroom; leaving Sara and Jamie in the living room.
SARA – "So; want to talk about the whole, you know, baby thing?"
JAMIE – "I just can't believe it. Did you suspect anything?"
SARA – "No, I was as shocked as you. Well more so really I suppose, because you could have put two and two together."
JAMIE – "What am I going to do?"
SARA – "Jamie; how long have you known Justine?"
JAMIE – "Forever!"
SARA – "And how long have you been in love with her?"
JAMIE – "Forever."
SARA – "I'll go out early tomorrow, make use of the spa perhaps. It'll give the two of you a chance to talk."
JAMIE – "Ok. Do you mind if I take the sofa tonight?"
SARA – "Course, I think I'll turn in, good night."
JAMIE – "Good night."
They share a hug. Sara goes to the bedroom. Jamie puts on his pyjamas and settles down on the sofa with a book.
