Reed and Sue were in Times Square waiting for Ben to show up, they were standing infront of the Staples Centre trying to get through the throngs of people hustling and bustling their way about the city. Then amidst the bustling crowd Reed heard someone shout his name.
VOICE: Yo REED! REED!
Then Reed spotted Ben standing out of the crowd due to his massive build
REED: Hey Ben!
SUE (murmured): Whoa he's huge!
The two friends embraced each other in a brotherly hug.
BEN: Hey Buddy! How's it goin!?
REED: Good! Good! I see your'e gettin beefier
BEN: Tch! What a load of bull, it's good seein ya Reed
REED: Likewise...heh! heh!
Ben then notices Sue standing at Reed's side
BEN (impressed): Whoa Reed! I gotta say congrats on baggin a beautiful lady, she's your girl I hope!?
REED: Ahh! No...Um...Sue this is my friend I was tellin you about earlier, Ben Grimm, he's a...
BEN: I got this buddy, Benjamin Jacob Grimm Ma'am, United States Airforce and Colonel (extends hand for a shake)
SUE (smiling): It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Grimm (takes it and shakes his hand),
BEN: Please call me Ben, is it okay if I call you Suzie!?
SUE: Heh! Fine by me Mr. Grimm...Ah I mean Ben
BEN: Nice, heh! heh!
SUE: Reed's been telling me alot about your exploits in the Air Force and your ambition to be an Astronaut
BEN: Sheez Reed you've been spillin everything have you!?
SUE: Don't worry he only mentioned the good stuff
BEN: Heh! Heh! Yeah been sorta of an ambition of mine ya know
SUE: That's good to hear
BEN: So your'e one of Reed's co-workers on this secret science project of his!?
SUE (smirking): I wouldn't say co-worker, I'm one of the Directors of the project so you can say I'm more like his Supervisor
BEN: Oh I see, so you basically get to boss him around huh!?
SUE (smiling): Yeah pretty much
BEN: Niiiicccceeeeee!
REED: yeah fine, rub it in why don't ya! I tell you she can be a task-master when she's ready
Sue gave Reed a sharp knowing glance
REED: Orrrrrr an understanding and comprising boss heh! heh!
BEN: Eitherway I hope this project of yours works out, ever since Reed took that offer he's been harpin on bout it especially workin with you
SUE: Really!? Reed's mentioned me alot!?
BEN: Oh yeah, your'e the hot topic...I swear I know more about you before I actually meet you, funny huh!?
REED: Jesus Ben I'm standing right here!
BEN (ignoring Reed): Hey you guys wanna grab a bite to eat!?
REED: Actually I wanted to show you where I work and also show you the project if that's alright with Sue
SUE: Well I don't mind getting something to eat first and then we can go to the Baxter Building afterwards
BEN: Cool! Sounds like a plan! Let's go! Brittany's been tellin me bout this new place that sells the best Shwarma
The three went out and grab a bit of shwarma to eat while dining Ben was telling Sue stories about them meeting up for the first time and how Ben was always helping Reed with his experiments in college along with some of them almost endangering him, that momemnt Sue felt most relaxed especially when it comes to making Reed the butt of her and Ben's jokes on Reed's attitude to being proven wrong, Ben noticed that Sue was very comfortable around Reed and momentarily left them to make a phone call to his girlfriend Brittany.
SUE: Wow! Your'e friend is something else
REED: I know right!
SUE: I didn't peg you for cutting classes to go on a beer run with Ben
REED: Hey most of those classes were easy, besides it would be boring in there so goin for a beer run with Ben was a breath of fresh air
SUE: You and alcohol...I can't imagine that
REED: Yeah...there was that one time I got drunk
Sue in shock when Reed stated that
REED: What!? I'm sure you've gotten drunk at least once!
SUE: Yeah most of the times...but you, I always pegged you for being a bookworm and staying indoors
REED: Well as you once told me don't judge a book first without reading it!
This remark made Sue burst out with laughter
SUE (laughing): Seriously!? Reed that's the most simple saying...it's don't judge a book by it's cover silly!
Then Ben came back from his phone call to meet with Sue and Reed
BEN: Hey you two ready to show me this Baxter Project or whatever you call it!?
REED: Yeah, it's the Baxter Building Ben and it's where we're conducting our project
BEN: Right right...let's go
Ben left a tab on the counter and the three made their way to the Baxter Building.
On their arrival Ben saw the massive towering building looming over New York which made him gasp in awe at it's size
BEN: Damn that's one tall Building! You guys tryin to give Tony Stary competition!?
REED: Come on in Ben we'll show you the way
Reed and Sue lead Ben into the Building and down to the Science Lab where the Machine now stood with HERBIE doing background checks on the status of said machine.
REED: Hey HERBIE we're back! How's the machine lookin!?
HERBIE: Fine, so far all systems seemed to be functioning at regular levels, chances of probable abnormalities average at 25% at best, Oh it's good to see you Ben!
BEN: Heh! Hey HERBIE, you never forget a face do ya!?
HERBIE: I see that time has been far kinder to you than to me
BEN: Awww come on you know me! Been keepin fit ever since I started the Military
SUE: Wow HERBIE recognizes your friend as well!?
REED: Of course, HERBIE's A.I. has a vast data array for facial recognition
SUE: I see...impressive
BEN (watching at the machine): So this is the dew-hickey you want piloted!?
SUE: Well...for now HERBIE's stationed inside to navigate the machine, but we're thinking of sending a person inside as well
BEN: Hmph, that's risky, so far no-one's piloted this thing
REED: Yeah...um we actually placed a chimp we called Bobbi as a test pilot, that didn't go so well
SUE: It was our first trial, we didn't know that the machine would end up in some hostile region of space
REED: But now we're well equipped and better prepared
BEN: Seriously!? Reed no offence but I still think it's a bit too risky
SUE: I figured as much...I was afraid of that idea, but Victor might be the only one a bit upset
BEN: Who's Victor!?
REED: That's another colleague of mine, he's also workin on the teleportation sequence
BEN: Tch! Sounds like a swell guy...so you figured with someone behind this thing you'll be able to navigate the other side of space or wherever it'll teleport
SUE: That's the idea, but to accomplish that will be problematic for us especially given our recent budget constraints, this is the best we can do for now
BEN: Hmph, well at least it works! Right Reed!?
REED: Of course! What!? You think I'll blow this up don't you!?
BEN (Hands in the air): Hey I didn't say anything, I'm jus makin sure
Then they heard the door opened and Victor walked in the lab where the three of them stood now turned to face Victor.
VICTOR: Oh Susan! Your'e still here..and your'e with Reed (turns and sees Ben standing next to the machine). I didn't know you've brought an uninvited guest
SUE: Actually we did invite him here...
The Ben chimed in cutting of Sue from giving her explanation to Victor
BEN: Yeah! Reed sent out an invitation said you might need someone to pilot this machine...you mus be Victor right!?
VICTOR: Yes...Dr. Victor Von Doom, it's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance Reed (extends hand to Ben)
BEN (shakes Victor's hand): Ben Grimm, oh and I'm Reed's best friend NOT some acquaintance
REED: Ahhh...well I'm glad we've all met, Victor Sue's been tellin me you might wanna get someone to pilot it so I figured Ben can do it, I've already shared his profile with the Team
VICTOR: I've seen it, unfortunately I didn't see any history of testing for N.A.S.A space projects, you know we need someone with a certain level of experience for this project to guide us
This snide remark riled up Ben as he got up infront of Victor's face match his physique against Victor's, Reed could've sworn Ben was about to punch him in the face, Sue noticed this too and immediately stepped to the side of Victor.
BEN: Hey Buddy, I've been flying all types of aircrafts for most of my adult life and once it's got a cockpit, I could fly it
VICTOR: I see...although, this isn't just an ordinary aircraft, this thing will take us lightyears ahead in space travel, think you can cope!?
BEN (staring at Victor): Well I recommend you give me a chance and you'll see for yourself
VICTOR (watching Ben's gaze): Hmph, oddly enough I was going to recommend someone else for the job, but the decision rests with Sue and her Father
BEN (smirking): Well lucky you ain't either of em
Sue then finally spoke after that intense exchange between Victor and Ben
SUE: Umm babe!? Did you get through with everything!?
VICTOR: Ah yes dear I did...it wasn't too serious after all, say the night is still young and it's a good thing I've managed to sort out this problem early...wanna head out for a night cap!?
Sue then turned to watch Reed and Ben, her eyes were now focused on Reed's who tried his best not to meet her stare
SUE: Ummm...well me and Reed were going to start the data analysis from what HERBIE would've collected when he teleported across there...
VICTOR: Oh I see...well then If you want to continue...
Then Reed said something that made Ben facepalm from behind him
REED: Ah no it's alright Victor...you guys can go have the night out...I figured you two want a chance to celebrate given the recent success we had with HERBIE
VICTOR (face brightens): Ah good looking out Reed! Well Susan let's not delay any further...shall we!?
SUE (a bit upset): Um...yeah, let's go...Reed, Ben it's been a pleasure
BEN: Hope to see you soon Suzie!
REED: Yeah I'll see you tomorrow
Sue and Victor then left the Building to go out and celebrate leaving Reed and Ben in the lab
BEN: Reed! What the hell was that!?
REED: What!? What are you talkin about Ben!?
BEN: Ugghhhhh! Jeez Louise! The lovely lady was givin you an openin...don't tell me you didn't noticed that, did you!?
REED: Opening!? Opening to what!?
BEN: To blow off Mr. Too Smooth for Shit and hang out with you
REED: What!? Ben...Victor's her boyfriend I'm not gonna intrude on their relationship
BEN: Seriously she's datin that piece of shit!? Anyways you ain't intrudin on nothing Reed cuz last I check I didn't see any ring on her finger
REED: Oh come on Ben! Like I have a shot with her! You've seen how beautiful she is...I can't compete with that! She's a ten
BEN: True...she's actually alot hotter than that but yeah, so what!? You don't realize it yet do ya!?
REED: Realize what Ben!?
BEN: That she's warmin up to ya, she already likes you...you jus gotta be confident enough to win her over
REED: What!? No!
BEN: Come on Reed give it a shot, whaddaya got to lose!?
REED: My dignity and self-respect for starters!
BEN: She doesn't know what she wants unless you man up and show her what she's been missin out on
REED: Ben...come on let's be real here, Victor's more her speed, he's tall, handsome, well toned, articulate and a genius, he's also...
BEN: Sheez I swear you were gonna marry the guy, he's crap Reed...and believe you me I know em when I see em, he's full of it
REED: Really!? What gave you that idea!?
BEN: Huh!? Are you friggin kiddin me!? First of all anyone with the name 'DOOM' is a HUGE red flag, second he's a dipshit for doubtin my skills and experience as a pilot and third he feels like he owns the building...does he!?
REED: No he doesn't, it's Sue's Dad that runs this complex besides earlier you said he sounds like a swell guy
BEN: I was jus bein nice Reed...now that I've met him, he's an obnoxious a-hole!
REED: Ben I know you mean well, but I'd rather much focus on my work
BEN: Tch! It's always you and this work huh!? Can you loosen up a bit for once in your life
REED: I already did, we hung out earlier with Sue
BEN: Auuuggggghhhh! I'm seriously gonna have to teach you all over again, I don't want you screwin this up like you did with Ren
REED: What!? Ren and I needed a break
BEN: Oh yeah how'd that work out!? Oh right I forgot...she's married!
Reed went silent for a bit and then spoke
REED: Listen Ben, I'm in a good place...I can't see myself in a relationship right now and right now this project is the only thing that's keepin me focused
BEN: Alright I hear ya, but hear me out...Brittany and I are goin out tomorrow night and I want you to come, it'll be like a double date
REED: What!? But that'll mean I have to get a date
BEN: Yeah I know so invite Suzie
REED: Seriously Ben!?
BEN: Yeah I'm bein serious, ask her to come with you,it doesn't have to be a date 'date' but it's a good indicator on whether she's serious bout hookin up with you, if she is she'll say yes
REED: And if she says no will you let it rest!?
BEN: Yeah I'll drop the issue of tryin to hook you up, sheez...besides if she rejects you then I guess she's not into you after all
REED: Good then it's settled
BEN: Yeah I'll be callin you to find out if you asked her
REED (angry): I'll ask her! Relax!
BEN: Jus makin sure is all...anyways wanna go bowlin!?
REED: Might as well...let's head on out, HERBIE intiate lock-down protocol
HERBIE: Protocol lockdown intiated
The two friends left the Baxter Building to go Bowling capping off the days' events
The next day saw the team of scientist hard at work, where now Dr. Storm and Victor decided to begin human trails and already designed the cockpit system to be implemented into the machine. There were also designs of three other cockpits which somewhat puzzled Sue and Reed it was only then that Johnny chimed in questioning this latest design.
JOHNNY: Um Dad!? Something you wanna tell us!?
DR. STORM: What do you mean!?
SUE: Well there's three other cockpits along with the pilot, are you planning on getting more pilots!?
DR. STORM: Well Victor's come through for us again, we've received additional funding from him, apparently he wants to test the teleportation sequence with multiple targets
SUE: What!?
JOHNNY: No way!
REED: Um Dr. Storm I don't mean to pry but I gotta ask, where Victor's gettin all this additional funding!?
DR. STORM: Are you seriously going to question Victor's integrity here!?
SUE: I think we should Dad
JOHNNY: Yeah can't be too careless...we don't know if it's legit funding and it seems as though Victor's been trying to push this project in an odd direction
SUE (in relief): Ahh thank god! I knew I wasn't the only one being skeptical about this
JOHNNY: Whaddaya mean Sue!?
SUE: Well I kept asking Victor last night about the urgency of conducting human trails with the teleportation sequence
REED: And what was his response!?
SUE: Oh he just deflected the issue and says it's integral that we move on to the next phase of human trails and get this project over with, he wanted to see how many people could teleport from one space to another
DR. STORM: Teleportation of multiple life-forms, this might be a bit extreme...I'd expect it to be done one bit at a time
JOHNNY: Guess Vic's all for hurrying it up huh!?
REED: Yeah...I really don't like the sound of this, I'm goin to ask Victor about his funding
SUE: Reed please I'd rather we don't, I don't want to ruffle any feathers, besides we've come this far ahead in the project
REED: Actually I rather we stop up to this point, after talkin with Ben he preferred we stick to usin HERBIE for now until we gather enough data to confirm safety of teleporting to the other side
DR. STORM & JOHNNY: Ben!?
REED: Umm remember Dr. Storm, the profile I emailed you earlier, when you wanted to consider the option for a human pilot, he's the one I recommended
Dr. Storm then recalled the email Reed sent
DR. STORM: Oh right!? I've seen it and I like his history...sounds good so far
JOHNNY: Whatever! I'm with Reed on this...we'd better find out from Victor what's going on with all this additional funding
As if out of nowhere Victor was standing right behind them
VICTOR: Ah I see you've been conducting a private meeting
SUE: Victor! It's not what you think...it's not like
VICTOR: It's quite alright Susan, they are part of this project and I knew they have suspicions on where I'm getting the required funds for continuing this project
JOHNNY: Hey Vic we just wanna be sure that we're all operating on the same page
DR. STORM: Precisely! I hope this does not come off as an offence to you or your contribution
VICTOR: No Doctor it does not, I assure you the funding I received are from reputable sources...you can review them yourself
Victor held out sheets of financial records and projections from well known institutions and banks
VICTOR: I've also emailed the rest of the financial records to your relevant addresses for your perusal
REED: Hmmm some these are from Taladega Tech and the Brain Trust Foundation
DR. STORM: Alright, we'll look at these at a later time, right now we'd better get to designing those cockpits
Sue and Johnny watch at their Dad's reaction to this and were a bit confused and somewhat upset that he paid light attention to the records Victor now handed out
JOHNNY: Tch! Whateva! I'm down stairs, be seeyin ya!
Johnny left the room to go down the stairs to begin designing the cockpits to attach to the machine
DR. STORM: Come Reed let's go over some of the latest data, maybe we can pinpoint another location we can warp too
REED: Hmmm if the data checks out right, it's possible
Then Dr. Storm motioned for Reed to leave the room and the two left leaving Sue and Victor alone in the room
VICTOR: Susan how could you!? After last night I thought you trusted me on this
SUE: How could you!? Is this what you were really hiding from us...from me!?
VICTOR: I told you Susan this project is crucial for us...I know you've had misgivings about this but believe me when I say this result will work out in the long run for all of us
SUE: Funny you'd say that, you just go and do things without consulting my father or me for that matter
VICTOR: I did what needed to be done, I had to act for fear of our sponsors mainly N.A.S.A and the U.S. Dept of Defence backing out on this project, what would you do!? would you let them!?
SUE: Victor don't try to be the victim here, this project is a team effort...you should've consulted with us first and let us know what's going on, we'd be prepared to handle it together as team
VICTOR (angry): Oh please...you clearly didn't think about consulting with your Father and the rest of us when it came to Reed and his pilot friend last night
SUE (furious): What!? What the hell Victor!? Really!?
VICTOR (shouting): Well If your'e going to bring up me taking charge and isolating the team I might as well call you out on your own bullshit!
SUE (really mad): Oh I get it now!? It's all about you isn't it, you have to be the saviour of this project and get all the credit!
VICTOR (angry): Well everyone else was too lazy with progressing to the next phase...I might as well
SUE (angry with tearful face): Auugghhhhh just when I believe I was finally starting to know you, the real you! This shit happens!
VICTOR: You'll never understand true progress because you don't know sacrifice!
SUE: Oh believe me Victor! I know a hella of alot about it, that's why I'm taking my time and being careful for this not to blow up!
VICTOR: You keep taking your time and someone else would've already accomplished what you couldn't!
SUE: Victor...jus tell me what is really going on here!? Why the haste!?
VICTOR (hangs head down): You wouldn't understand even if I tell you
SUE (walking up to Victor): Then just tell me goddamnit!
Sue raises Victors face to look at hers, he sees tears welling up in Sue's eyes and he knows she's begging for a reasonable explanation to Victor's pursuit on conducting human trails and finishing this project. Victor knew deep down he can't convey his secret that he's been working with the Latverian Government and that his fortune has been held at ransom by them, he knew that he couldn't tell her he was busy leaking all their progress to them for his country to build their own machine to use. All Victor could do was take a deep breath and sigh.
VICTOR (deep breath): I'm sorry Susan...I can't...I..
Sue was silent for awhile and then she spoke
SUE: Well then...I'd better get back to work, this project can't finish itself now can it
and Sue left Victor to wallow in his thoughts
Sue walked out tearful trying to dry her eyes after the argument with Victor, Reed took notice and was contemplating about asking Sue out on a 'date' with Ben and his girlfriend, but he decided against it seeing as how Sue might not be in the right frame of mind, so he proceeded with his work. The day almost flew by as Reed now finished with his latest trajectory programming was installing it into the main cockpit. Johnny and Victor were putting togther the framing for the other cockpits and Sue was with her father working on data extrapolation and mapping out other projected paths that the machine could teleport to to avoid any catastrophe. Coming down to the end Reed was wrapping up his work with HERBIE as Johnny called out to him to go and hang out
JOHNNY: Yo Reed!
REED: Hey Johnny! Everything's alright!?
JOHNNY: Yeah you can say that...I guess things ain't going so good with Sue and Vic huh!?
REED: Guess not, I'm sure they'll work it out eventually...as long as it doesn't distract them from the project
JOHNNY: Sheesh you always like this!?
REED: Huh!? I don't get where you're comin from, I'm always focused when it comes to my work
JOHNNY: Yeah ever heard of all work and no play!?
REED: Ummm...no...what's wrong with all work!?
JOHNNY: Tch! Nevermind...you wanna go for a drink!?
REED: Umm...not at the moment, besides alcohol makes me trippy
JOHNNY: Dude seriously!? your'e killin me here!
REED: Another time man...sorry, I jus really need to finish installing this programme
JOHNNY: Man you can be such a buzz kill at times, it's not even funny
Just then Sue entered the room where Reed and Johnny were conversing
SUE: Hey Dad was looking for you
JOHNNY: Really!? What did he want!?
SUE: DUnno...something about the recoil system installed in the machine, says they're combustable
JOHNYY: Aww man! Alright this sounds serious...be seeyin ya around workhorse!
Sue puzzled by this nickname her brother gave Reed decided to ask what happened between them as Johnny made his exit
SUE: What was that about!?
REED: Oh nothing much...he wanted to go out for a couple of drinks
SUE: Ohh...okay, that's a bit surprising
REED: How so!?
SUE: Well Johnny doesn't usually hang around science folk like us, guess he's taken a liking to you
REED: Really...I thought I was always boring
SUE: Not really...you just have your moments is all, and most of those moments are usually the best ones
REED: Right, anyways...I don't mean to ask, but..
SUE: I know, It's alright Reed...I'm still 100% committed to this project
REED: Oh! Well I jus wanted to know if your'e okay, I mean after learnin about Victor and his secret funding for this project
SUE: Yeah...It'll be fine I guess, I'll get over it eventually...
REED: Good, hey um to level with you...I'm a bit uneasy about it as well, I mean seriously you'd figure Victor's a billionaire or somethin...it's
SUE: Reed I'd rather not talk about Victor right now
REED: Oh! Alright...um...well, um...this programmin bit is kinda takin awhile to finish construct
SUE: Hmmm let's take a look
SUe came up close to Reed, he could smell her perfume wafting off of her gorgeous body. This made Reed a bit uneasy as he then focused his gaze directly at the computer, little did he know Sue was now taking a look at him admiring him.
SUE (smiling): Hey! I think I may have found a problem with your code
REED: Really!? Um show me where and I'll debug...um thanks for assist
SUE: No problem...um Reed if you stare that long into the monitor you might end up with a migraine
REED (turns away and then immediately stares on the floor adjusting his glasses): Umm well yeah, I know that...thanks
SUE: Hey, I just wanna ask...why are you avoiding me!?
REED: What!? I wasn't avoiding you or anyone for that matter
SUE: Well your'e acting uneasy and it's making me feel a bit uncomfortable
REED: Uh...listen Sue, I jus don't wanna bug you or come off as a nuisance especially with what jus happened between you and Victor
SUE: Auughhh Seriously!? Reed come on...we're all adults here, no need for this high school bullshit!
REED: Yeah...your'e right, hey um...I hope this is a good time...um, well...I was goin to go hang out with Ben later and the thing is...he's goin out with his girl...so
SUE: Oh! Your asking me out as a plus one!?
REED: Yeah! Yeah! you can say that...um it's not like it's a 'date' or anything...yeah, plus one
SUE (smiles then shrugs): Alright...time and place
REED: Huh!?
SUE: What time are you guys planning to meet and where are we headed!?
REED: Oh! Well I'll I meant we'll be meeting Ben at the Empire State Theatre and then we'll hang around there for a bit and then go to a club or wherever it is Ben wants to go...
SUE: Hmmmm sounds like fun, well I guess I better get going...you know, gotta look good
REED: Right! Sounds about right! Well I guess I better head off myself, I just need to finish this first
SUE: Um Reed, I'm a very punctual person...so if I were you, I'd be packing up right about now
REED: Oh! Right...yeah um HERBIE being lockdown protocol
HERBIE: Lockdown intiated...oh and congratulations on your date sir!
REED: HERBIE! Come on man!
Sue was giggling from behind Reed
SUE: Well secret's out...be seeyin ya Reed!
Sue went off happier than usual and this made Reed smile, he was able to put a smile on her face, just then his cell phone rang off and he watched the caller ID and saw one name Ben.
REED: Hey buddy what's the good!?
BEN: Did ya ask her out yet!?
REED: Sheesh not even a how are you!?
BEN: Did you ask her!?
REED: Yeah...she's comin with me
BEN: Ahhh yeahhhhh hot damn! Told ya she's interested!
REED: Maybe...we'll see, we meetin at the same place!?
BEN: You know it buddy! Date night tonight!
Ben hung up and Reed goes off to prepare for his 'date' with Sue hoping that things will turn out okay.
Nightime came and at the scene shifts to Reed dressed in a turle neck and brown blazer jacket, he looked more like a college professor ready to give a physics lecture. Ben and his date Brittany came in and Ben noticed Reed, his date Brittany however was a bit disgusted and even joked about Reed's attire
BRITTANY: Who's the geek!? Don't tell me that's your friend you've been talkin about!
BEN: Hey! That geek was the one who helped me get through with High School, sure he dresses a bit funny but he's alright once you get to know him
BRITTANY: Tch! I wonder who his date is...probably geekier than him heh! heh!
BEN: Babe seriously!?
REED: Yo Ben! You made it!
BEN: Ahh well it wasn't too hard findin the place
REED: Good, Sue should be here any minute
BEN: Nice, Oh by the way Reed I'd like you to meet Brittany Danvers
REED (extends hand for a shake): It's a pleasure to meet you Brittany, Ben talks about you often
BRITTANY (shakes his): Oh! Likewise..I hope it's all good things
REED: Yeah mostly...Oh Sue's here, Whoa!
Ben and Brittany turned their heads to notice Sue who walked wearing a black tight fitted yet somewhat revealing desinger dress that not only accentuated her beauty but brought our her curvacious body which was well toned. This not only stunned Ben but also made all the men in the room turned their heads to look at Sue. This also made Brittany a bit uneasy and jealous as she hit Ben hard on the shoulder to wake him up from his stuphor.
BRITTANY: Oh so that's Sue...Hmph!
BEN: Suzie! Good seeyin ya again!
SUE: Hey Ben! Oh and you must be Brittany, Susan Storm (extends hand)
BRITTANY: Hey! It's a pleasure...(shakes her hand uneasy)
SUE (turns to look at Reed): Wow! You look dapper than usual Reed
REED (stupified at how beautiful Sue look): Huh!?
SUE: I said you look alright
REED: Oh yeah...Um..you look Fantastic...
SUE: Thanks
BEN: Easy Reed or I might have to get you a bib
REED (scowled): Come on man! Let's go...
The two couples when to enjoy the theatre and then after went to a club to enjoy themselves afterwards. Sue was having the time of her life along with Ben and his date Brittany, Reed was also trying to enjoy himself along with Sue and she was dragging Reed about most of the time. At the club Reed and Sue were dancing with Reed trying to figure out the steps and Sue showing him and laughing having fun.
SUE: Come on Reed! Ha! Ha!
REED: Man I haven't done this step...since...since me and Morgan were tryin to get in to dance crew
SUE: Well I'll teach you, come here silly!
Sue grabbed Reeds hands and directed him, meanwhile Ben was watching smiling that Reed was having fun with Sue. Then he turned his attention to Brittany who looked thirsty after their dancing was over.
BEN: You wanna drink!?
BRITTANY: Sure honey, make it an ice cold spritzer
BEN: One ice cold spritzer comin up!
Ben then went off to the Bartender to purchase the drink for Brittany, not long after his departure a guy with a mohawk hightop cut with jet black hair with some blonde mixed in wearing a black biker jacket stepped up besides her and whispered in her ear.
BRITTANY: Whoa! Easy there cowboy! I'm with someone
JOHNNY: Yeah! Well to me it looks like you could do with some company while he comes back
BRITTANY: He's military ya know
JOHNNY: So am I! Who knew!? What rank and division!?
BRITTANY: He's an Air Force Colonel for your information, you know your'e somethin else!
JOHNNY: Hey just cuz he's your man protecting your goal post doesn't mean I can't score
Johnny came up real close to Brittany making his play and she was being more inviting allowing him to come close to her personal space
BRITTANY: Tough talk for a biker boy
JOHNNY (smirking): Lady you ain't seen nothing yet...come on, ditch the loser and take a ride with me
BRITTANY (smiling): Heh! What bike you're ridin on!?
JOHNNY: It's Tomahawk, fastest one yet...my crew back there is lookin to ditch this joint, ain't got long now
Just then Ben now came back with his drink and noticed Johnny talking to his girl
BEN: Hey is there a problem here babe!?
BRITTANY: Oh no! This gentleman was offerin me a ride out
BEN: Oh I see...well I could give him one, a ride out the door that is...
JOHNNY: Hey Relax buddy! She was talking to me (places his hand on Ben's shoulder)
BEN (watches Johnny): Yeah and I'm tellin ya she ain't interested, she's here with me...so why don't you take your biker boy ass up outta here or I'll really knock you on your ass
JOHNNY (steps up to Ben): Oh! I'd like to see you try buddy!
BEN (close to his face): Seriously!? You like the hard way eh!?
BRITTANY: Boys! Come on! Let's not start a fight here alright!
JOHNNY: You should listen to your girl...sounds real smart from where I'm standing
BEN: Your'e real lucky, otherwise you'd end up at St. Paul's and then at Mac Arthur & Sons Funeral Home
JOHNNY: Tch! Whateva!
Then Johnny made his way out the club leaving Ben and Brittany
BEN: Brittany! What the hell!?
BRITTANY: What!? What you want me to do!? He was all up under me anyway
BEN: Tch! Fine! Let's get on outta here
Ben hands her the drink and goes to Sue and Reed who were fully having a blast on the dance floor
BEN: Hey Buddy! Yo Reed!
Reed notices Ben calling out and stops in the middle of his dance with Sue to go talk to Ben
REED: Whew! Hey what's up, what's goin on!?
BEN: Nothing much...glad your'e havin fun out there, anyways me and the lady goin out for a nightcap, you good by yourself!?
REED: Your leavin me with Sue!?
BEN: Umm Yeah duh! Reed your'e one of the smartest men alive, you got this!
REED: Riiiiggghtttt
BEN: You'll be fine...(Ben notices Sue watching the two of them from the distance) anyways don't wanna leave your lady by herself, hop to it (slaps Reed on the butt)
REED: Hey! Alright buddy call me you guys reach home safely
BEN: Whatever Mom..be seeyin ya!
Reed makes his way back to Sue
SUE: Is everything alright!?
REED: Um yeah...Ben had to make an early exit
SUE: Oh okay! Well I'm kinda thirsty, after all this dancing is work out
REED: Your'e tellin me, I'll go get us some drinks
After getting the drinks the two sit down for a breather and then finally made their exit out of the club, Reed was about to hail a cab but Sue decided that they walk together down to Central Park. While walking Sue slowly grabbed Reed's hand and they took a light stroll down the side walk and into the park area. Reed went red as soon as Sue took hold of his hand, Reed then looked up at the stars and started to talk
REED: Hmph jus think if we actually teleported we might end up somewhere out there probably further than the Solar System
SUE: I guess...it's probable, I hope everything turns out smoothly
REED: And It will
SUE: How can you be so sure about that!?
REED: Well we've got a really good team...there's your dad and Johnny behind with the engineering and then there's me and Victor with the design...oh right, sorry
SUE: Sorry!? about what!?
REED: You probably don't wanna hear about Victor tonight
SUE: No...it's fine, he's a part of the team as well...it's just that he's been so distant lately, I don't know...I tried getting to fully comprehend his mind but for now, it's somewhere else
REED: Hmph...that's a shame though, tryin to get close to someone when that person puts up a front, it can be frustratin
SUE: Hmmm your'e one to talk, speaking from experience!?
REED: Huh!? Well no really...there was this girl once who I dated for awhile but it didn't really work out when I started college early
SUE: She got a name!?
REED: Yeah Ren Yamaguchi...now she goes by Ren Ichiki
SUE: Oh I see...well at least you still have your mother and Ben, I guess
REED: Yeah...he's been there pretty much there ever since...
SUE: Why do I get the feeling that you sound like your'e guilt tripping yourself
REED: Nah It's nothing...
SUE: Right...hey I gotta ask what were you originally trying to build!?
REED: Well actually I was trying to bend time
SUE: Really!? Sounds like a huge feat to accomplish
REED: It isn't...I'll do it eventually, I didn't know my attempt at bending time would lead to teleportation from one space to another...once I solve the mystery behind that then I'll get to figurin out how to manipulate time itself
SUE: Hmph you remind of Victor sometimes..
REED: What!? Really!? I think he's alot better than me...especially with the engineering
SUE: Well from my perspective you two are almost evenly matched, but I'm grateful nonetheless
REED: Really!? Why!?
SUE: I've met two brillant men on the verge of discovering something magnificent, helping my Dad accomplish his life-long dream
Sue then turned to face Reed, her eyes matching his
SUE: I just wanna say...thank you
REED: Hey...it's no problem
Sue's phone then rang off and she watched and scoffed and then answered
SUE: Hello! What is it Victor!?
This made Reed feel a bit awkward as Sue and Victor were having their phone conversation
SUE: No, I'm not at the Building, I'm actually out right now...with the girls! I told you earlier...jeez, you know what! Why am I even telling you this...I'm out end of story!
Reed feel really uncomfortable as he noticied Sue was getting more angry and frustrated as her phone conversation turned into an argument
SUE: Good Night Victor! I said Good Night!
Sue then hung up and almost became tearful
SUE: God! I'm soo sorry...I knew I shouldn't but...
REED: It's okay...Hey you want some ice-cream!?
SUE: Ice-cream!?
REED: Yeah I know this place not too far from here...it's got the best flavors in town, it's really good you gotta try it!
SUE: Fine...I'd love some
REED: Cool let's go then
The two then went for ice-cream and continued conversing as they were making their way back to Sue's small apartment not too far from where the Baxter Building is situated. Sue slowly took her time to get to the steps and finish her ice-cream, her night out with Reed was coming to a close
REED: Well here we are...
SUE: Um...Yeah...thanks for escorting me back to my place
REED: Yeah no problem heh! heh!
Sue began to dip in her purse fiddling for her keys
SUE: I just wanna say thanks...for everything, I had a great night
REED: Me too, glad we took a night off instead of doin work, heh! heh!
SUE: Yeah me too...
Sue was stepping close to Reed, her face watching directly at Reed's, this put Reed on edge but Sue was not looking away. Reed could smell her breath as she was inching closer to his face, then he did something he should not have done, Sue felt something poke her and as she looked down, she noticed Reed stuck out his hand for a handshake, on seeing this her face immediately went crestfallen and she became very upset.
REED (sticks out hand): Thanks for date, I had a great time!
SUE: Oh! Um...likewise...(takes his hand and shakes it)
REED: Well I'll be seeing you tomorrow then!?
SUE: Yeah I guess, good night
Sue then quickly went inside and shut the door which greatly confused Reed on her latest reaction
REED: Hmph! Odd!? She seems somewhat upset, is it something I said!?
Then Reed went off with a puzzled look on his face wondering what he could have possibly done to upset Sue on their night out