True Love Chapter 4
Disclaimer: I don't own any the character or the song I'll Be by Edwin McCain.
Also Kat has already graduated and is now learning to be a counsler at Horizon
Scott ran down to the docks. He saw Shelby's watch sitting on the ground. He picked
itup. It was 11:50.
Shelby couldn't sleep. She looked at the time it was 11:57. She closed her eyes
but just couldn't sleep. How could Scott lie to her like that!? Shelby heard someone
enter the girl's dorm. She pretended she was asleep. Scott walked over to her. He
put a note on her pillow and kissed Shelby's cheek.
Scott whispered: Happy birthday Shelby. I love you.
Scott walked out. Shelby opened her eyes. She smiled. Scott did love her.
"I love you too" she whispered. She looked at the note. She wanted to read it but
knew if she turned on the lights someone would wake up. Shelby closed her eyes and fell
asleep.
The next morning Shelby read the letter. It read:
Dear Shelby,
I'm sorry I came back so late. It's 11:53 so I can still say happy birthday.
My father had a surprise party for me so it took me a while before I could leave. I'm
so sorry and I hope I can make it up to you. Shelby I want you to know that I love
you with all of my heart. Please don't be mad at me.
Love,
Scott
Shelby got dressed as fast as she could then ran out of the girl's dorm. She had to
find Scott. She saw him walking outside. She walked ran up to him. He saw her.
Scott: Shelby I'm so sorr-
Shelby put her arms around and gave him the most passionate and sweetest kiss ever.
Scott looked at Shelby amazed.
Scott: I thought you would be mad at me.
Shelby: I probably would have been but Scott I love you so much and you proved that
you love me. That was a sweet letter and well thanks for coming back for me even if
you were really late.
Scott and Shelby kissed again.
When they broke apart Shelby asked: So did you have fun?
Scott: No. I thought I would but all I could think about was you. I love you Shel.
Shelby smiled.
Shelby: I love you too Scott.
Scott: I have something for you. Scott reached into his pocket.
Peter ran over to Scott.
Peter: Scott something's happened. Your dad he.. he got in a car crash on his way
home. John and Matt went home with a few cuts and bruises but your dad and your
friend Steve were taken to the emergency room.
Shelby was shocked. She looked at Scott whose face was pale and filled with horror.
Shelby wanted to cry for him but she knew he needed her so she had to stay strong.
Scott: Can I go to the hospital?
Peter: Of course.
Scott: Can Shelby come?
Peter knew Scott was going to need someone there for him and that person should be
who knew him best. Shelby.
Peter: If she wants. I'll go get the car.
Scott looked over at Shelby.
Shelby: Of course I'll come.
Scene-Hospital waiting room
In a little while Scott and Shelby waited for Peter in the waiting room while he
talked to some doctors. Peter walked back.
Peter: Scott this is Dr. Lamorne.
Scott looked up to see a female doctor who looked about 30 years old.
Dr. Lamorne: You want to see Martin Barringer and Steven.. (She looked down at her
clipboard) Swenson?
Scott: Yeah.
Dr. Lamorne: OK. One person in the room at once. Scott I assume you want to see them?
Scott stood up.
Scott: Yeah.
Dr. Lamorne: Follow me please.
Dr. Lamorne led Scott through some halls and into a room.
Dr. Lamorne: Five minutes. He needs his rest.
She walked out.
Scott walked farther into the room. He saw Steve hooked up to a bunch of machines.
Steve saw Scott.
Steve: (weakly) Hey man.
Scott: Hey.
Silence. Scott looked at Steve. He really didn't know what to say.
Scott: Are you hurt bad?
Steve: "Pretty bad. At least I'm out of the emergency room. Your dad was driving
the car. I was sitting in the seat behind his. Some guy..." Steve stopped. "Some
guy was drunk. He went speeding through a red light," Steve said calmly. "Boom."
Steve made a motion with his hand crashing into the other hand. Hit the driver's
side of the car. The side your dad and I sat in.
Scott stayed silent.
Dr. Lamorne walked in.
Dr. Lamorne: Time's up.
Scott looked at Steve one mor time. He really didn't know what to say.
Scott: Bye.
Steve: Thanks for coming.
Scott: No problem.
Scott walked out with Dr. Lamorne.
Dr. Lamorne: I'm afraid your father is in worse condition. Only a few minutes.
Dr. Lamorne and Scott stopped at a door. Scott entered. His dad looked pretty
banged up.
Scott: (softly) Hi dad.
Martin just barely opened up his eyes and smiled. He spoke in a whisper.
Martin: Hi Scott.
A tear ran down Scott's cheek. He felt like this was the last time he would
ever see his dad again.
Scott: I never thanked you for everything you've ever done for me. And thanks
for coming to visit.
Martin: Come here.
Scott walked over. Martin took Scott's hand.
Martin: I never told you this but... I'm sorry. For everything...I love you
Scott...
Martin's monitor flatlined. "Beep" Doctors and nurses rushed in.
Scott: No! Dad!
A nurse got Scott out of the room and back into the waiting room. Scott was
crying hard. Shelby saw him and ran over to him.
Shelby: Scott what's wrong!?
Scott: My dad flatlined.
Shelby: Oh my god. Is he..Is he dead?
Scott: I don't know.
Ten minutes later Dr. Lamorne came out. She walked over to Scott, Peter, and
Shelby.
Dr. Lamorne: I am very sorry but Martin Barringer has just passed away.
Scott burst into tears. Shelby held him. Scott cried in Shelby's arms.
Shelby hated to see Scott in pain. It hurt her.
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
stop me and steal my breath
(Shelby smiling at Scott who is brushing hair out of her eyes)
And emeralds from mountains thrust, toward the sky
never revealing their depth
(Scott and Shelby laying next to each other in the woods-Close Encounters)
And tell me that we belong together
(Scott and Shelby hugging each other in the storm-Innocence)
dress it up with the trappings of love
(Scott and Shelby talking in the boy's dorm-Seductions)
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
(Scott crying after finding out Shelby went home-One of Those Days)
And I'll be your crying shoulder
(Shelby holding Scott's hand after telling his dad about Elaine-Close Encounters)
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
(Scott wiping dirt off of Shelby's cheek-Seductions)
Rain falls angry on the tin roof
as we lye awake in my bed
and you're my survival
you're my living proof
my love is alive and not dead
tell me that we belong together
Shelby hugging Scott before she goes home-One of Those Days)
dress it up with the trappings of love
(Scott telling Shelby's he's sorry-Innocence)
I'll be captivated
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
(Shelby crying on the bear statue-Babes in Arms)
I'll be your crying shoulder
(Scott and Shelby hugging after the DAZRA movie-The Kids Stay in the Picture)
I'll be love suicide
(Scott and Shelby walking over to each other and then kiss-Mended Fences)
I'll be better when I'm older
(Scott and Shelby watching the sky at the MORP-Because I Love You)
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
A tear ran down Shelby's face. She couldn't stop the tears from coming
anymore. Shelby cried for Martin and for Scott's pain. Shelby and Scott cried
together in the hospital.
I hope you liked it. I'll try to have the next one up soon! Thank you for reading!
Disclaimer: I don't own any the character or the song I'll Be by Edwin McCain.
Also Kat has already graduated and is now learning to be a counsler at Horizon
Scott ran down to the docks. He saw Shelby's watch sitting on the ground. He picked
itup. It was 11:50.
Shelby couldn't sleep. She looked at the time it was 11:57. She closed her eyes
but just couldn't sleep. How could Scott lie to her like that!? Shelby heard someone
enter the girl's dorm. She pretended she was asleep. Scott walked over to her. He
put a note on her pillow and kissed Shelby's cheek.
Scott whispered: Happy birthday Shelby. I love you.
Scott walked out. Shelby opened her eyes. She smiled. Scott did love her.
"I love you too" she whispered. She looked at the note. She wanted to read it but
knew if she turned on the lights someone would wake up. Shelby closed her eyes and fell
asleep.
The next morning Shelby read the letter. It read:
Dear Shelby,
I'm sorry I came back so late. It's 11:53 so I can still say happy birthday.
My father had a surprise party for me so it took me a while before I could leave. I'm
so sorry and I hope I can make it up to you. Shelby I want you to know that I love
you with all of my heart. Please don't be mad at me.
Love,
Scott
Shelby got dressed as fast as she could then ran out of the girl's dorm. She had to
find Scott. She saw him walking outside. She walked ran up to him. He saw her.
Scott: Shelby I'm so sorr-
Shelby put her arms around and gave him the most passionate and sweetest kiss ever.
Scott looked at Shelby amazed.
Scott: I thought you would be mad at me.
Shelby: I probably would have been but Scott I love you so much and you proved that
you love me. That was a sweet letter and well thanks for coming back for me even if
you were really late.
Scott and Shelby kissed again.
When they broke apart Shelby asked: So did you have fun?
Scott: No. I thought I would but all I could think about was you. I love you Shel.
Shelby smiled.
Shelby: I love you too Scott.
Scott: I have something for you. Scott reached into his pocket.
Peter ran over to Scott.
Peter: Scott something's happened. Your dad he.. he got in a car crash on his way
home. John and Matt went home with a few cuts and bruises but your dad and your
friend Steve were taken to the emergency room.
Shelby was shocked. She looked at Scott whose face was pale and filled with horror.
Shelby wanted to cry for him but she knew he needed her so she had to stay strong.
Scott: Can I go to the hospital?
Peter: Of course.
Scott: Can Shelby come?
Peter knew Scott was going to need someone there for him and that person should be
who knew him best. Shelby.
Peter: If she wants. I'll go get the car.
Scott looked over at Shelby.
Shelby: Of course I'll come.
Scene-Hospital waiting room
In a little while Scott and Shelby waited for Peter in the waiting room while he
talked to some doctors. Peter walked back.
Peter: Scott this is Dr. Lamorne.
Scott looked up to see a female doctor who looked about 30 years old.
Dr. Lamorne: You want to see Martin Barringer and Steven.. (She looked down at her
clipboard) Swenson?
Scott: Yeah.
Dr. Lamorne: OK. One person in the room at once. Scott I assume you want to see them?
Scott stood up.
Scott: Yeah.
Dr. Lamorne: Follow me please.
Dr. Lamorne led Scott through some halls and into a room.
Dr. Lamorne: Five minutes. He needs his rest.
She walked out.
Scott walked farther into the room. He saw Steve hooked up to a bunch of machines.
Steve saw Scott.
Steve: (weakly) Hey man.
Scott: Hey.
Silence. Scott looked at Steve. He really didn't know what to say.
Scott: Are you hurt bad?
Steve: "Pretty bad. At least I'm out of the emergency room. Your dad was driving
the car. I was sitting in the seat behind his. Some guy..." Steve stopped. "Some
guy was drunk. He went speeding through a red light," Steve said calmly. "Boom."
Steve made a motion with his hand crashing into the other hand. Hit the driver's
side of the car. The side your dad and I sat in.
Scott stayed silent.
Dr. Lamorne walked in.
Dr. Lamorne: Time's up.
Scott looked at Steve one mor time. He really didn't know what to say.
Scott: Bye.
Steve: Thanks for coming.
Scott: No problem.
Scott walked out with Dr. Lamorne.
Dr. Lamorne: I'm afraid your father is in worse condition. Only a few minutes.
Dr. Lamorne and Scott stopped at a door. Scott entered. His dad looked pretty
banged up.
Scott: (softly) Hi dad.
Martin just barely opened up his eyes and smiled. He spoke in a whisper.
Martin: Hi Scott.
A tear ran down Scott's cheek. He felt like this was the last time he would
ever see his dad again.
Scott: I never thanked you for everything you've ever done for me. And thanks
for coming to visit.
Martin: Come here.
Scott walked over. Martin took Scott's hand.
Martin: I never told you this but... I'm sorry. For everything...I love you
Scott...
Martin's monitor flatlined. "Beep" Doctors and nurses rushed in.
Scott: No! Dad!
A nurse got Scott out of the room and back into the waiting room. Scott was
crying hard. Shelby saw him and ran over to him.
Shelby: Scott what's wrong!?
Scott: My dad flatlined.
Shelby: Oh my god. Is he..Is he dead?
Scott: I don't know.
Ten minutes later Dr. Lamorne came out. She walked over to Scott, Peter, and
Shelby.
Dr. Lamorne: I am very sorry but Martin Barringer has just passed away.
Scott burst into tears. Shelby held him. Scott cried in Shelby's arms.
Shelby hated to see Scott in pain. It hurt her.
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
stop me and steal my breath
(Shelby smiling at Scott who is brushing hair out of her eyes)
And emeralds from mountains thrust, toward the sky
never revealing their depth
(Scott and Shelby laying next to each other in the woods-Close Encounters)
And tell me that we belong together
(Scott and Shelby hugging each other in the storm-Innocence)
dress it up with the trappings of love
(Scott and Shelby talking in the boy's dorm-Seductions)
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
(Scott crying after finding out Shelby went home-One of Those Days)
And I'll be your crying shoulder
(Shelby holding Scott's hand after telling his dad about Elaine-Close Encounters)
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
(Scott wiping dirt off of Shelby's cheek-Seductions)
Rain falls angry on the tin roof
as we lye awake in my bed
and you're my survival
you're my living proof
my love is alive and not dead
tell me that we belong together
Shelby hugging Scott before she goes home-One of Those Days)
dress it up with the trappings of love
(Scott telling Shelby's he's sorry-Innocence)
I'll be captivated
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
(Shelby crying on the bear statue-Babes in Arms)
I'll be your crying shoulder
(Scott and Shelby hugging after the DAZRA movie-The Kids Stay in the Picture)
I'll be love suicide
(Scott and Shelby walking over to each other and then kiss-Mended Fences)
I'll be better when I'm older
(Scott and Shelby watching the sky at the MORP-Because I Love You)
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
A tear ran down Shelby's face. She couldn't stop the tears from coming
anymore. Shelby cried for Martin and for Scott's pain. Shelby and Scott cried
together in the hospital.
I hope you liked it. I'll try to have the next one up soon! Thank you for reading!