I was EXTREMELY disapointed in the lack of Deyna scenes this episode. This is just a buffed up version of the meeting at the hospital. Enjoy. xxx
Rayna and Teddy stormed through the main doors and into A&E.
'What do you mean you don't know where she was?!' Rayna snapped at her soon-to-be-ex-husband. Thousands of possible scenarios were spinning through her mind. All she had asked Teddy to do was watch the girls. Could he not even do that?
'I told you, she wasn't at home!' He thundered, for the fifth time in the past hour. Rayna stopped steadily and looked blankly at Teddy.
'What do you mean she wasn't at home Teddy?!' Rayna bombarded, hand placed harshly on her hip.
'I already told you, I let her go to Talia's to work on a history paper.' He said blatantly not having any of his wife's drama.
'And why in g-ds name would you do that? Did I not tell you on the phone earlier that she was grounded? This divorce is never gonna work if you keep contradicting my instructions.' Rayna explained, easing up slightly on Teddy.
'Look,' Teddy interjected, pointing a finger to Rayna, 'Maddie told me she had a history project, being her father I chose to believe her and not second guess everything. I'm sorry okay?' he pleaded.
'Sorry doesn't make our daughter better.' Rayna spat, striding further down the corridor into the A&E.
'Erm…excuse me- could someone please tell me where Maddie Conrad is? Please?' she asked a nurse.
'Oh erm, wow, miss Jaymes I didn't realise she was your daughter- please, follow me this way.' The nurse said kindly, guiding Rayna with her outstretched arm.
'Thank you.' Rayna said with complete sincerity.
As the two made their way through several corridors, aimlessly conversing about trivial topics that Rayna didn't really care much for, Teddy caught up with them looking rather hot and bothered.
'You ok?' Rayna asked half-heartedly.
'I'm fine, just Lamar being Lamar, y'know.' Teddy sighed, running his hands through his hair with frustration.
'I would know.' Rayna retorted, rolling her eyes cattily.
'She should… just be… right around…here.' The nurse exclaimed, halting in front of a curtain before pulling it back swiftly.
'Oh my baby!' Rayna exclaimed, sprinting towards her daughter before engulfing her in a hug.
'Hey mom.' Maddie said bluntly.
'How are you- whhaaa, what happened? You were meant to be at home sweetie.' Rayna interrogated, trying to make sense of the situation.
'Mom, I snuck out. All the girls were going to Juliet's concert and I didn't want to be the only one not going. I lied to dad; I went to the Juliet Barnes gig without telling y'all, I'm really sorry. Oh hey dad.' Maddie apologised honestly, leaning forward to hug both parents.
'Oh don't worry about it honey, im just relieved you're safe,' Rayna replied, giving Teddy a penetrating stare.
Suddenly a nurse came back in, 'Mr Mayor, Ms Jaymes, im gonna have to take your daughter for a CT scan now, feel free to wait here or in the designated areas.'
'Can we not come with you?' Rayna asked anxiously.
'I will only take a couple of minutes, really, there is no need.' The nurse replied politely, with a hint of assertion.
'Okk.' Both Teddy and Rayna replied before making their way down to the waiting area. Rayna and Teddy stood awkwardly side-by-side. Rayna had her arms folded in front of her, whilst Teddy just stood there, hands in pockets, looking down uncomfortably; guilt stricken. Out of nowhere, the soft voice of Deacon Claybourne echoed through their ears.
'Hey.' Deacon said flatly, nodding at Teddy and smiling awkwardly at Rayna.
'Hey to you too.' Rayna replied smiling sweetly.
'Erm how's she doing?' Deacon asked apprehensively.
'What do you mean?' Teddy asked, confused by the situation.
Deacon looked at him in amazement, 'Erm Maddie? She was at Juliet's gig, I only noticed her because of horrendous piece of ikea furniture hovering above her.' He joked, trying to break the tension. It didn't work.
Rayna grimaced at the thought of her daughter being trampled. 'Er Teddy, Deacon brought Maddie here after the accident.' Rayna pointed out matter-of-factly, not so subtly hinting at Teddy to thank Deacon.
'Oh right, well thanks man- seriously.' Teddy said, avoiding Deacon's handshake, but clapping him on the shoulder instead.
Rayna rocked, head bowed, back on forth on her heels as she waited for Teddy to leave Deacon and her alone.
'Hey.' Rayna said once again, smiling.
'Hey to you too.' Deacon replied, once again, mirroring her expression.
'I cannot thank you enough for bringing Maddie here, seriously Deac, I don't know what I'd do without you.' She smiled.
'No problem, she's like family.' He smiled. Rayna grimaced at the irony. 'Like' she thought to herself; if he only knew. The pair stood awkwardly facing one another, never breaking eye contact as they talked about trivial matters like the weather or Juliet. Suddenly, Deacon felt a buzzing in his back pocket. It was Coleman. 'Oh, its Coleman, we've got a meeting tonight.' As he put his phone back in his pocket, Deacon realised why Rayna had been looking at him strangely as he noticed he was still holding the soft animal he had bought for Maddie, 'Oh erm- this is for Maddie. I don't know if 13 year olds like stuffed animals but the gift shop wasn't exactly Macy's.' he joked, passing the furry Labrador into Rayna's hands.
Rayna beamed as she was given the present for Maddie, Deacon never ceased to amaze her with his generosity. It was his virtue and his downfall. 'Thank you, she'll love it.' Rayna lied, but she didn't want to upset him. Out of nowhere, Rayna pulled Deacon in for a heartfelt embrace, completely taking Deacon by surprise- especially after this morning's events. Her emotions were getting the better of her, she didn't know it was because of everything going on with her divorce, their conversation at his party or today's dramas, but Rayna really just needed comfort and support. She needed his support. The couple lingered, entwined for what seemed like minutes, before they were rudely interrupted by Teddy clearing his throat.
'Uch-chum.' Teddy chuffed.
Deacon released Rayna and stepped back swiftly, they had gotten so good at doing that over the years, never wanting to overstep boundaries. Yet even now when there were no boundaries, they didn't feel that it was right to show PDA in front of Teddy.
'Yeah so anyways…' Deacon spoke, looking at Teddy, who was looking at Rayna, who looked bashfully at Deacon, 'I better get going now. Say bye, and get well soon to Maddie will ya'? '
'You got it, see you later.' Rayna said calmly waving gently as she watched Deacon sprint out the hospital.
'Well you two looked cosy,' Teddy quipped, pulling Rayna out her gaze.
'Give it a rest Teddy…' Rayna sighed with exasperation.
'I'm just saying, you looked on better terms then I have seen you in a long while…' Teddy responded, holding his arms up in surrender.
'Whatever,' Rayna rolled her eyes, 'Shouldn't you be picking Maddie up? You already made it perfectly clear that I wasn't welcome at home this week.'
'You know why I did that, it's not good for the girls…' he trailed off but Rayna interrupted him.
'I just thought….given the circumstances, my help may be needed...'
'Well it's not. okay? I know what im doing when it comes to the girls, there were plenty of times I had to heal them when you were on the road doing g-d knows what.' He replied becoming more angry.
'Teddy, I didn't mea-' Rayna interjected but Teddy cut her off.
'Yeah of course you didn't,' Teddy said sarcastically, 'Look I'm gonna go get Maddie so I can bring her home. Have fun in New York.' He said dismally.
Teddy disappeared, Rayna started to make her way out of the hospital, but realised she was still carrying the stuffed animal from Deacon. Sheepishly, she made her way back into the hospital, head ducked in embarrassment at the stuffed toy.
'Mom?' Maddie piped out of nowhere.
'Hey sweetie.' Rayna replied.
'I thought you had gone?' Maddie asked in confusion.
'So had I.' Teddy interrupted sternly.
Rayna glared at him before bending down to meet Maddie. 'Well I was just about to before I realised I still had this.' She said, handing Maddie the stuffed animal.
'A toy?' Maddie quizzed, looking extremely confused.
'It's from Uncle Deacon, he bought it for you as a present.' Rayna smiled softly, she loved it when Deacon spoilt the girls, it made her feel closer to him in some way.
'Oh. Thanks, I'll call him later to say thanks.' Maddie replied politely.
'Okay kiddo, take care of your dad and Daphne whilst I'm away won't you?' Rayna smirked winking slightly.
Maddie nodded and pulled her mom in for a hug. 'I love you mom.' She whispered.
'Love you too.' Rayna replied, masking her tears with a laugh.
'Ok, ok, let go honey or your mom will be late.' Teddy said, impeding on their mother-daughter moment, but he was right.
'I'll see you next week alright?' Rayna informed her daughter, shrinking down so that she could search her daughter's eyes for a response.
'Yeah.' Maddie replied after a while.
'Good.' Rayna said kissing her daughter's forehead. 'Oh and remember, if Deacon asks, you love the present.' Rayna said with a wink.