Ch 8.
(Otto goes back to the hospital first thing in the morning)
Twister's room:
Otto: Hey. It's me again, Twist. I know you're not awake yet, but I just wanted to be here for you anyway.
(Otto sits by the bed and thinks about all the good times they had together)
Otto: Hey Twist? You remember that time when we snowboarded in the back bowl? That was so Rad having the whole mountain to ourselves. To bad we got lost and Raymundo and Tito had to come get us. It was still fun even though we got busted…..what about the time you build the pier in the sand and we won 2nd place in the sandcastle competition. It looked so awesome! I still can't believe Makenzie won though! That was whacked!!……..Then there was the time we snuck out in that hurricane to find the Twist cam…we got soooo busted for that one!….Oh yeah, and how about the time your filmed and directed that movie we made up. I think it turned out really good. You are definitely going to Hollywood one-day bro….
(Otto just sat there taking to Twister about different things they had done for hours until he saw twister's arm moving a little)
Otto: Dude! WAKE UP!
Twist (blinking and looking around): Otto? Where am I?
Otto: TWISTER! YOU'RE AWAKE! You're going to be OK!!!
Twist: What happened?
Otto: You wiped out on a wave and almost drowned, dude! We've all been worried sick about you.
Twist (remembering the fight): What the hell do you care, Otto?
Otto: Listen, I realized how important your friendship is to me and um…I'm really sorry for acting like an ass. I promise I'll never bust you again bro. Please forgive me?
Twist: Hey! I had this dream where you said the same thing! Then I dreamed about boarding in the back bowl and winning the sandcastle competition and when we had that big hurricane and….
Otto: That wasn't a dream Bro! I've been sitting here talking to you. I can't believe you really heard all that!
Twist: How long have you been here?
Otto: Since I found out yesterday, but I had to leave when visiting hours were over last night.
Twist: Dude, you mean you've been here that long just talking to me?
Otto (quietly): Yeah…I was really worried.
Twist: Really?
Otto (trying to stay cool): Yeah...so do you forgive me or what?
Twist: I forgive you bro! Um…I should apologize to you to cause I made a really big deal over nothing.
Otto: Not really, you were right about how I was acting all along. Best Bros?
Twist: Best Bros Dude! (They do their handshake)
Otto: I'll go tell everybody that you're awake!
(Otto runs off to tell them. Mr. And Mrs. Rodriguez and Lars come in to see Twister.)
Mrs. R: I'm so glad your ok Maurice honey. I would have died if anything happened to my baby (she kisses twister).
Twist: MOM!!!
Mr. R: We were really worried about you. You should have known better then to go surfing by yourself, young man.
Lars: Yeah! And if you ever scare us like this again, I'll WHOMP you!!
Twist: You were scared Lars?
Lars: Um…did I say I was scared? I meant to say that…uh...you really wasted my time DORK! Mom and dad MADE me sit here the WHOLE time. I could have been out hanging with my buds! And if you ever do it again, I'll WHOMP you!
Mr. And Mrs. R: LARS!
(Awhile later Otto, Reggie and Sam come in).
Reg: Twister. You're Ok! I was so worried (she hugs twister).
Sam: We all were.
Twist: Thanks guys.
(The doctor comes in)
Doctor: You are a very lucky young man. I think your going be just fine. You should be able to go home by tomorrow.
Otto, Reg and Sam: All right!
(Everybody stays for awhile and visits with Twister. When they're all about to leave Reggie stays behind.)
Otto: Coming Reg?
Reg: Just a minute Otto. You and Sammy go ahead. I'll catch up with you later.
Otto: Ok, later.
(Reggie sits beside Twister's bed and takes his hand in hers.)
Reg: How are you feeling?
Twist: I'm Ok. My head is killing me though.
Reg: I'm sure. You really whacked yourself good. You know better than to surf by yourself Twister.
Twist: Yeah, I know. That was pretty dumb, but I was so board!
Reg: Everything will be Ok now. I think Otto has really changed his tune.
Twist: Yeah, for a week maybe. Otto will NEVER change. I just gotta stop letting it get to me so much.
Reg: You're probably right. (pauses for a minute) You know, Twister, Otto isn't the only one who changed because of this.
Twist: Yeah I know. You wouldn't believe how nice Lars is being to me!
Reg (laughs nervously) Yeah, well him too, but actually I was talking about me.
Twist (looks puzzled): You? What do you mean Reg?
Reg: Twister, when I heard that you were hurt really bad it was like something inside me almost died. I couldn't stand the possibility that you might not be Ok. The thought of my life without you around was just to much….(tears start streaming down her face as she tries to finish. Twister struggles to sit up and put his arm around her for comfort).
Twist: Its Ok, Reggie. I'm going to be fine! The doctor said so. Don't worry!
Reg: I know your going to be ok. It's just that when I saw you lying there looking so bad, I was thinking that you might not make it and I hated myself for never telling you that…I love you.
Twist: You…you…l-l-love me?
Reg: Yes. I always have Twister. I just wasn't sure about what kind of love it was until now. At first it was a sisterly love, but since we've gotten older it's grown into something more.
Twist: Reggie, I've got to tell you something too. I've been in love with you since I was like ten years old. But I thought that you would laugh if I told you. Also, I'm sure that Otto would kick my ass if he knew.
Reg: You're right. Otto would totally freak, but don't worry about that. We'll just keep it cool around him.
Twist: But what if…
Reg (cutting him off): Shhhh…don't think about that now.
(With that she leans her head in close and presses her lips to his. Trembling, he returns the kiss and wraps his arms around he in a loving embrace. After they part, Reggie stays with him, holding his hand, until he drifts off to sleep again.)
AN: I more short chap. to go to wrap things up!