Type: What if and alternative Universe
Title: A Ghost from the Past.
Summary: What if that wasn't really Dorothy who died? And she came back. Would Lee and Amanda still end up with one another?
Timeline: Right before "All the World's a Stage.
Billy: You wanted to see me?
Amanda: Yes, I know that this is neither the place nor the time, but I have to tell you before I change my mind. (She pauses) I want a transfer.
Billy: What?!
Amanda: Just from Lee. I don't care, put me behind a desk, set me up with another partner; I just can't work with him anymore.
Billy: Why?
Amanda: He has a new partner and I know that he will be much happier with her. Please?
Billy: (knowing exactly what she was talking about) Amanda, give it some time. (He wasn't going to transfer her. He knew that she and Lee could work it out)
Before another word was said the doctor came in.
Doc: Mr. Melrose, visiting hours are almost over with and Mr. Stetson still wants to see her.
Amanda: (to Billy) I don't want to see him.
Billy: Just talk to him. (He leaves)
Lee walks into the room and walks over to Amanda's bed. He sits on the edge of it and takes her hand. She quickly takes it back.
Amanda: What would you like?
Lee: Amanda, I just came in to see how you are doing.
Amanda: I'm fine, really. Now if you don't mind I would like to get some rest.
Lee: Amanda, I...
Amanda: Lee, please go.
With that said, Lee gets up and walks out.
Lee: Billy, what's going on with her?
Billy: She just asked me to transfer her.
Lee: What?
Billy: She believes that you want Dorothy to be your partner.
Lee: What have I done? I have to talk to her. (And he starts to walk back to her room)
Billy: (pulling him back) Lee, I don't think that right now is a good thing. She is still under the effects of the drugs. Why don't you talk to her tomorrow?
Lee: Fine.
Billy: Why don't you go home, shower, and get some sleep?
Lee: Sleep, yeah, like I am going to get a lot of that tonight.
Lee walks off.
The next morning...
Amanda wakes up and she sees the doctor in her room.
Amanda: Can I go home?
Doc: I wouldn't suggest it. Those drugs that he gave you have not worn off yet. You will still be speaking your mind, not be aware of it. And plus there is no one at home.
Amanda: I don't care. I want to go home.
Doc: All right. But if you feel any wariness or any discomfort I want you to call.
Amanda: I will and thank you. (The doc leaves)
A few hours later Amanda was alone in her own house.
Amanda: Just what I need, quality time with myself.
Amanda decided that a good hot bath was needed. So she locked all the doors and windows and unplugged the phone so that she wouldn't be disturbed. She wasn't ready to talk or see anyone, especially Lee.
While soaking in the tub she let all that happened the past few days enter her mind.
Meanwhile...
Lee knew that Dotty and the boys weren't home, but he park his car on the other side of the street anyway. He got out of his car and walked up to Amanda's house and rang the door.
Amanda never heard the doorbell ringing.
Lee thinking that she was ignoring him, he took out his set of picks and picked her lock. Once inside, he found the house dark and what seemed to be empty. But he continued to look for Amanda.
After searching the downstairs he started up the stairs. He walked to Amanda's room and tried to turn the knob, but it was locked. He knew she had to be in there, so he decided to just wait.
After crying until she had no more tears left she decided to get out. She puts on a pair of pajama pants and a t-shirt on.
She stood in front of her mirror and noticed her red puffy eyes.
Amanda: Aren't you a pretty site.
Lee, hearing her stood up from his sitting position on the floor, and decided to listen.
Amanda went over to her window, opened it to allow the cool night air enter her room, and she sat on her windowsill.
Amanda: (she placed her elbows on her legs and buried her face in her hands.) What am I going to do? After almost three long years, we get so close and then... and then... ugh!! Amanda King, this isn't only about you! But it's just not fair! (She sort of let out a mocking laugh) "And whoever promised you fair?" (She recited one of Lee's sentences)
Lee also remembering the day he said that when he had to bail her out of jail, because she was using confederate money when she never knew about it. He could kick himself forever saying that. He wished that he didn't say a lot of things.
Amanda: You know, maybe, I should just break it off with him. Make it a lot easier for the both of us. But then he'll probably say, (she cleared her throat and said in her best Lee Stetson voice) 'We were never emotionally involved, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH. (Note: the blahs ARE supposed to be in there.)
Lee remembered all those times that he recited that stupid speech to her. He said to himself: I think I was trying to convince myself more than Amanda
Amanda thought for a second and decided that the only thing that she could do was call Billy. So she went to her phone near her bed and dialed his number
Amanda: Hello this is Amanda King. May I speak to Mr. Melrose please?
Lee: (to himself) Why the heck is she calling Billy up? (So he decided to take the hall phone and listen in.
Billy: Hello Amanda. What can I do for you?
Amanda: I just wanted to tell you today, so that on Monday morning when I hand in resignation you won't be surprised.
Lee and Billy: What?! (Amanda never heard Lee, but Billy did.)
Billy: Amanda, you can't do this to Lee. At least talk to him.
Amanda: Sir, I am not doing this TO Lee, I am doing this FOR Lee.
Billy: What are you talking about?
Amanda: Sir he deserves to be happy.
Billy: But...
Amanda: (never really hearing him, she continued) Lee has lost so much already that it would be selfish of me to step in-between him and his happiness just because I love him. (Not fully realizing what she said)
Lee smiled from ear to ear.
Billy realized what she said right away: I take it that the drug hasn't fully worn off yet.
Amanda: (slightly embarrassed, placed her hand on her forehead) Yes sir.
Billy: (getting back to the matter at hand) Amanda what if I told you that his happiness lies with you?
Amanda: Did he tell you that?
Billy: No, but I know that it is true.
Amanda: It would be wonderful if it where true, (Lee relaxing "He hasn't lost her yet.") but we both know that, that is not true. (Lee's heart sunk.)
At this point Lee started to pace.
Billy: Amanda... (At that exact moment Lee trip over the very long telephone cord. He caught himself, but he still made a noise that Amanda heard)
Amanda: (startled) Sir, I think that someone is in my house. (And she hung up the phone.)
Billy: Amanda! Amanda!!
Lee: (Before Billy hung up.) Billy, it's me.
Billy: I know that Scarecrow, I heard you scream when she told me....
Lee: I know.
Billy: Lee, you have to go talk to her.
Lee: I am planning on doing so. (And he hung up the phone)
Meanwhile...
Amanda was pacing her room looking for something to use to attack this intruder.
Lee quickly walked to Amanda's room and knocked on the door.
Amanda was relieved. She knew that an intruder wouldn't knock on the door: It has to be mother or one of the boys. (She went to the door and opened it up) You guys are back ear...
Lee: Hi.
Amanda slammed the door in his face and she screamed through the door: What are you doing here?
Lee: I came to talk to you.
Amanda: How long have you been standing there?
Lee: I just got here.
Amanda, not believing a word he said: I don't believe a word your saying. Darn this stupid drug!!! I'm not ready to talk.
Lee: Amanda, we need to talk.
Amanda: Lee you should leave, before mother and the boys come home.
Lee didn't answer. He got an idea. For a split second that her door was opened he saw that her window was opened. He decided that the only way to see her is to go through the window. He ran down the stairs and out the door.
Amanda: Lee? Lee? Are you still there?
Lee was running around the house and climbed up the trellis as fast as he could.
Amanda went to her door and opened it. Not seeing Lee there she walked into the hallway calling his name: Lee? Lee, where are you?
By this time Lee climbed in through her window and sat down in the chair that was in her room.
Amanda walking back into her room: Oh great, so now he just leaves.
Lee: Well, you said that you didn't want to talk.
Amanda jumped: How did you get in here?
Lee: The window was opened.
Amanda: Fine. You're here, so why don't you just tell me what you came here to tell me. (And sat down on her bed)
Lee: I asked Billy to make you my full time partner.
Amanda: Oh. (She turned her head and tried to think to herself.) I get it they can't have an outside relationship and a working relationship at the same time. (But she wasn't successful. She spoke out loud and Lee heard every word)
Lee: No, (Amanda looked at him.) there isn't going to be any relationship.
Amanda looked confused and then realized that she just spoke her mind once again.
Amanda: But Lee you love her.
Lee: Loved her. (Amanda looked at him and then looked away. Lee crouched down in front of her and taking her hands) I'm always going to love her. (Amanda still looking away, but Lee took his hand, cupped her chin with it, and turned her head back so that he could look into her eyes.) She holds my past and JUST my past. Amanda, you... you are my present (paused for a quick second) and my future.
Amanda had no clue what he was trying to get at: Lee, what are you trying to get at? (Saying it as nicely as she could)
Lee: (standing up and pulling Amanda up too) Amanda, I love you.
Amanda: Oh Lee (hugs him, she says in a small whisper, trying to think to herself) I better not think anything, cause I know that if I do then I'm going to say it.
Lee pulled away: You don't believe me, do you?
Before Amanda could say another word they heard: MOM!! Where home!!
Amanda: You have to get out of here!
Lee: Um... no. I'm not going to leave until I show you and prove to you that I do love you. (And he kissed her)
Amanda was shocked: (she pulled away) Lee, mother and the boys are downstairs.
Lee: Exactly. (He said with a devilish grin and he kissed her again. Amanda just relaxed and placed her arms around his neck. Lee soon pulled away.) Be right back. (And he went out the window.)
Lee ran to his car, grabbed the roses and ran back to her house. He then rang the doorbell.
Amanda being once again shocked: What is he doing?!
Downstairs...
Dotty: Who would this be? (And she opened the door finding Lee there with a dozen red roses in his hands.) Can I help you?
Lee: Is Amanda home?
Dotty: I think so, I just got home, why don't you come in Mr...
Lee: Stetson, Lee Stetson.
Dotty: Oh, so you're Mr. Stetson.
Lee: Mrs. West please, call me Lee. Amanda has told me all about you.
Dotty: If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here?
Lee: Amanda and I have a date tonight.
Dotty: (smiling) A date? Well let me go and get her. (She didn't have to get her Amanda was right behind her, still in her pajamas, and shocked.) Amanda, Lee is here.
Amanda: Thank you mother.
Before another word was said Jaime and Phillip came running in: Hi, mom.
Amanda gave each one a hug and a kiss on the head: How did you enjoy your trip?
Phillip: It was awesome.
Jaime: A lot of fun.
Amanda: Boys I would like you to met Mr. Stetson. He and I work together.
The boys shook his hand. Then Jaime noticed the flowers.
Jaime: You and mom going out?
Lee: Yes.
Phillip: Are you mom's new boyfriend?
Lee: Yeah, you could say that. Amanda here these are for you. (And he handed her the flowers.)
Amanda: (A little confused) Thank you. (And took them.)
Lee: Amanda, you can't go to the movies in that.
Amanda: (noticing her attire) Oh I guess your right. Mother?
Dotty: Yes Amanda.
Amanda: (handing her the flowers) Can you put these into some water so that I can get changed?
Dotty: (taking them) Of course.
Amanda: (to her boys) Why don't you sit down with Mr. Stetson and talk.
Phillip: Okay.
They brought Lee into the living room and sat down on the couch.
Lee: So, your mom tells me that you guys are on a baseball team.
Phillip: Yeah, it's so fun.
Jaime: Yeah, but I'm not too good at it.
Just then Dotty comes into the room.
Dotty: Now, don't say that, you had a couple good catches.
Jaime: Yeah, it was all luck.
Lee: Then why don't we change that?
They all looked at Lee.
Lee: Well, next Saturday, your mom and I had planned to go to the park and have a picnic lunch. Why don't you guys join us? After we eat, we can play some baseball. (To Jaime) And we can work on changing that luck into talent.
Jaime: Mr. Stetson, are you serious?
Lee: Yeah and call me Lee. I play baseball, so how about it?
The boys looked at Dotty.
Dotty: I don't see why not. I mean, as long as Amanda and you don't mind.
Lee: Of course we don't mind.
Jaime: Thanks Mr..... Lee.
Lee: Hey no problem.
Just then Amanda came down the stairs.
Jaime runs up to her: Mom, Lee, just invited us to go to the park with you guys next weekend. And he's going to help me get better with baseball.
Amanda being a little confused, just played along: Well that's great.
Lee thought: Well at least the truth serum wore off.
Lee: Well, we better get going, if we want to make the movies.
Amanda: Of course.
Lee got up and opened the door for Amanda.
Dotty: It was a pleasure meeting you.
Lee: The pleasure was all mine. Jaime, Phillip, I'll see you next weekend.
Jaime and Phillip: Bye Lee.
Dotty whispered in Amanda's ear: Hang on to this one.
Amanda: Don't worry I will. (She smiled and left with Lee.)
Amanda: What was that all about? Picnic next Saturday, when were you going to ask me? (She smiled.)
Lee: I thought that it would be a perfect opportunity to get to know the boys. So do you want to go for a picnic with me next Saturday?
Amanda: (Laughed) Like I can change my mind now.
Lee walked Amanda over to the passenger side of his car: I never did think that you were going to do that.
Lee: What did you think I was going to do?
Amanda: Um... well I thought that you were... ah, something, but not that.
Lee: (In a mocking voice) Amanda! What...
Lee was cut short when Amanda grabbed his neck and kissed him. Lee placed his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss.
Amanda: (pulling away for a quick second) I love you too Lee. (And kissed him again.)
The End.
Title: A Ghost from the Past.
Summary: What if that wasn't really Dorothy who died? And she came back. Would Lee and Amanda still end up with one another?
Timeline: Right before "All the World's a Stage.
Billy: You wanted to see me?
Amanda: Yes, I know that this is neither the place nor the time, but I have to tell you before I change my mind. (She pauses) I want a transfer.
Billy: What?!
Amanda: Just from Lee. I don't care, put me behind a desk, set me up with another partner; I just can't work with him anymore.
Billy: Why?
Amanda: He has a new partner and I know that he will be much happier with her. Please?
Billy: (knowing exactly what she was talking about) Amanda, give it some time. (He wasn't going to transfer her. He knew that she and Lee could work it out)
Before another word was said the doctor came in.
Doc: Mr. Melrose, visiting hours are almost over with and Mr. Stetson still wants to see her.
Amanda: (to Billy) I don't want to see him.
Billy: Just talk to him. (He leaves)
Lee walks into the room and walks over to Amanda's bed. He sits on the edge of it and takes her hand. She quickly takes it back.
Amanda: What would you like?
Lee: Amanda, I just came in to see how you are doing.
Amanda: I'm fine, really. Now if you don't mind I would like to get some rest.
Lee: Amanda, I...
Amanda: Lee, please go.
With that said, Lee gets up and walks out.
Lee: Billy, what's going on with her?
Billy: She just asked me to transfer her.
Lee: What?
Billy: She believes that you want Dorothy to be your partner.
Lee: What have I done? I have to talk to her. (And he starts to walk back to her room)
Billy: (pulling him back) Lee, I don't think that right now is a good thing. She is still under the effects of the drugs. Why don't you talk to her tomorrow?
Lee: Fine.
Billy: Why don't you go home, shower, and get some sleep?
Lee: Sleep, yeah, like I am going to get a lot of that tonight.
Lee walks off.
The next morning...
Amanda wakes up and she sees the doctor in her room.
Amanda: Can I go home?
Doc: I wouldn't suggest it. Those drugs that he gave you have not worn off yet. You will still be speaking your mind, not be aware of it. And plus there is no one at home.
Amanda: I don't care. I want to go home.
Doc: All right. But if you feel any wariness or any discomfort I want you to call.
Amanda: I will and thank you. (The doc leaves)
A few hours later Amanda was alone in her own house.
Amanda: Just what I need, quality time with myself.
Amanda decided that a good hot bath was needed. So she locked all the doors and windows and unplugged the phone so that she wouldn't be disturbed. She wasn't ready to talk or see anyone, especially Lee.
While soaking in the tub she let all that happened the past few days enter her mind.
Meanwhile...
Lee knew that Dotty and the boys weren't home, but he park his car on the other side of the street anyway. He got out of his car and walked up to Amanda's house and rang the door.
Amanda never heard the doorbell ringing.
Lee thinking that she was ignoring him, he took out his set of picks and picked her lock. Once inside, he found the house dark and what seemed to be empty. But he continued to look for Amanda.
After searching the downstairs he started up the stairs. He walked to Amanda's room and tried to turn the knob, but it was locked. He knew she had to be in there, so he decided to just wait.
After crying until she had no more tears left she decided to get out. She puts on a pair of pajama pants and a t-shirt on.
She stood in front of her mirror and noticed her red puffy eyes.
Amanda: Aren't you a pretty site.
Lee, hearing her stood up from his sitting position on the floor, and decided to listen.
Amanda went over to her window, opened it to allow the cool night air enter her room, and she sat on her windowsill.
Amanda: (she placed her elbows on her legs and buried her face in her hands.) What am I going to do? After almost three long years, we get so close and then... and then... ugh!! Amanda King, this isn't only about you! But it's just not fair! (She sort of let out a mocking laugh) "And whoever promised you fair?" (She recited one of Lee's sentences)
Lee also remembering the day he said that when he had to bail her out of jail, because she was using confederate money when she never knew about it. He could kick himself forever saying that. He wished that he didn't say a lot of things.
Amanda: You know, maybe, I should just break it off with him. Make it a lot easier for the both of us. But then he'll probably say, (she cleared her throat and said in her best Lee Stetson voice) 'We were never emotionally involved, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH. (Note: the blahs ARE supposed to be in there.)
Lee remembered all those times that he recited that stupid speech to her. He said to himself: I think I was trying to convince myself more than Amanda
Amanda thought for a second and decided that the only thing that she could do was call Billy. So she went to her phone near her bed and dialed his number
Amanda: Hello this is Amanda King. May I speak to Mr. Melrose please?
Lee: (to himself) Why the heck is she calling Billy up? (So he decided to take the hall phone and listen in.
Billy: Hello Amanda. What can I do for you?
Amanda: I just wanted to tell you today, so that on Monday morning when I hand in resignation you won't be surprised.
Lee and Billy: What?! (Amanda never heard Lee, but Billy did.)
Billy: Amanda, you can't do this to Lee. At least talk to him.
Amanda: Sir, I am not doing this TO Lee, I am doing this FOR Lee.
Billy: What are you talking about?
Amanda: Sir he deserves to be happy.
Billy: But...
Amanda: (never really hearing him, she continued) Lee has lost so much already that it would be selfish of me to step in-between him and his happiness just because I love him. (Not fully realizing what she said)
Lee smiled from ear to ear.
Billy realized what she said right away: I take it that the drug hasn't fully worn off yet.
Amanda: (slightly embarrassed, placed her hand on her forehead) Yes sir.
Billy: (getting back to the matter at hand) Amanda what if I told you that his happiness lies with you?
Amanda: Did he tell you that?
Billy: No, but I know that it is true.
Amanda: It would be wonderful if it where true, (Lee relaxing "He hasn't lost her yet.") but we both know that, that is not true. (Lee's heart sunk.)
At this point Lee started to pace.
Billy: Amanda... (At that exact moment Lee trip over the very long telephone cord. He caught himself, but he still made a noise that Amanda heard)
Amanda: (startled) Sir, I think that someone is in my house. (And she hung up the phone.)
Billy: Amanda! Amanda!!
Lee: (Before Billy hung up.) Billy, it's me.
Billy: I know that Scarecrow, I heard you scream when she told me....
Lee: I know.
Billy: Lee, you have to go talk to her.
Lee: I am planning on doing so. (And he hung up the phone)
Meanwhile...
Amanda was pacing her room looking for something to use to attack this intruder.
Lee quickly walked to Amanda's room and knocked on the door.
Amanda was relieved. She knew that an intruder wouldn't knock on the door: It has to be mother or one of the boys. (She went to the door and opened it up) You guys are back ear...
Lee: Hi.
Amanda slammed the door in his face and she screamed through the door: What are you doing here?
Lee: I came to talk to you.
Amanda: How long have you been standing there?
Lee: I just got here.
Amanda, not believing a word he said: I don't believe a word your saying. Darn this stupid drug!!! I'm not ready to talk.
Lee: Amanda, we need to talk.
Amanda: Lee you should leave, before mother and the boys come home.
Lee didn't answer. He got an idea. For a split second that her door was opened he saw that her window was opened. He decided that the only way to see her is to go through the window. He ran down the stairs and out the door.
Amanda: Lee? Lee? Are you still there?
Lee was running around the house and climbed up the trellis as fast as he could.
Amanda went to her door and opened it. Not seeing Lee there she walked into the hallway calling his name: Lee? Lee, where are you?
By this time Lee climbed in through her window and sat down in the chair that was in her room.
Amanda walking back into her room: Oh great, so now he just leaves.
Lee: Well, you said that you didn't want to talk.
Amanda jumped: How did you get in here?
Lee: The window was opened.
Amanda: Fine. You're here, so why don't you just tell me what you came here to tell me. (And sat down on her bed)
Lee: I asked Billy to make you my full time partner.
Amanda: Oh. (She turned her head and tried to think to herself.) I get it they can't have an outside relationship and a working relationship at the same time. (But she wasn't successful. She spoke out loud and Lee heard every word)
Lee: No, (Amanda looked at him.) there isn't going to be any relationship.
Amanda looked confused and then realized that she just spoke her mind once again.
Amanda: But Lee you love her.
Lee: Loved her. (Amanda looked at him and then looked away. Lee crouched down in front of her and taking her hands) I'm always going to love her. (Amanda still looking away, but Lee took his hand, cupped her chin with it, and turned her head back so that he could look into her eyes.) She holds my past and JUST my past. Amanda, you... you are my present (paused for a quick second) and my future.
Amanda had no clue what he was trying to get at: Lee, what are you trying to get at? (Saying it as nicely as she could)
Lee: (standing up and pulling Amanda up too) Amanda, I love you.
Amanda: Oh Lee (hugs him, she says in a small whisper, trying to think to herself) I better not think anything, cause I know that if I do then I'm going to say it.
Lee pulled away: You don't believe me, do you?
Before Amanda could say another word they heard: MOM!! Where home!!
Amanda: You have to get out of here!
Lee: Um... no. I'm not going to leave until I show you and prove to you that I do love you. (And he kissed her)
Amanda was shocked: (she pulled away) Lee, mother and the boys are downstairs.
Lee: Exactly. (He said with a devilish grin and he kissed her again. Amanda just relaxed and placed her arms around his neck. Lee soon pulled away.) Be right back. (And he went out the window.)
Lee ran to his car, grabbed the roses and ran back to her house. He then rang the doorbell.
Amanda being once again shocked: What is he doing?!
Downstairs...
Dotty: Who would this be? (And she opened the door finding Lee there with a dozen red roses in his hands.) Can I help you?
Lee: Is Amanda home?
Dotty: I think so, I just got home, why don't you come in Mr...
Lee: Stetson, Lee Stetson.
Dotty: Oh, so you're Mr. Stetson.
Lee: Mrs. West please, call me Lee. Amanda has told me all about you.
Dotty: If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here?
Lee: Amanda and I have a date tonight.
Dotty: (smiling) A date? Well let me go and get her. (She didn't have to get her Amanda was right behind her, still in her pajamas, and shocked.) Amanda, Lee is here.
Amanda: Thank you mother.
Before another word was said Jaime and Phillip came running in: Hi, mom.
Amanda gave each one a hug and a kiss on the head: How did you enjoy your trip?
Phillip: It was awesome.
Jaime: A lot of fun.
Amanda: Boys I would like you to met Mr. Stetson. He and I work together.
The boys shook his hand. Then Jaime noticed the flowers.
Jaime: You and mom going out?
Lee: Yes.
Phillip: Are you mom's new boyfriend?
Lee: Yeah, you could say that. Amanda here these are for you. (And he handed her the flowers.)
Amanda: (A little confused) Thank you. (And took them.)
Lee: Amanda, you can't go to the movies in that.
Amanda: (noticing her attire) Oh I guess your right. Mother?
Dotty: Yes Amanda.
Amanda: (handing her the flowers) Can you put these into some water so that I can get changed?
Dotty: (taking them) Of course.
Amanda: (to her boys) Why don't you sit down with Mr. Stetson and talk.
Phillip: Okay.
They brought Lee into the living room and sat down on the couch.
Lee: So, your mom tells me that you guys are on a baseball team.
Phillip: Yeah, it's so fun.
Jaime: Yeah, but I'm not too good at it.
Just then Dotty comes into the room.
Dotty: Now, don't say that, you had a couple good catches.
Jaime: Yeah, it was all luck.
Lee: Then why don't we change that?
They all looked at Lee.
Lee: Well, next Saturday, your mom and I had planned to go to the park and have a picnic lunch. Why don't you guys join us? After we eat, we can play some baseball. (To Jaime) And we can work on changing that luck into talent.
Jaime: Mr. Stetson, are you serious?
Lee: Yeah and call me Lee. I play baseball, so how about it?
The boys looked at Dotty.
Dotty: I don't see why not. I mean, as long as Amanda and you don't mind.
Lee: Of course we don't mind.
Jaime: Thanks Mr..... Lee.
Lee: Hey no problem.
Just then Amanda came down the stairs.
Jaime runs up to her: Mom, Lee, just invited us to go to the park with you guys next weekend. And he's going to help me get better with baseball.
Amanda being a little confused, just played along: Well that's great.
Lee thought: Well at least the truth serum wore off.
Lee: Well, we better get going, if we want to make the movies.
Amanda: Of course.
Lee got up and opened the door for Amanda.
Dotty: It was a pleasure meeting you.
Lee: The pleasure was all mine. Jaime, Phillip, I'll see you next weekend.
Jaime and Phillip: Bye Lee.
Dotty whispered in Amanda's ear: Hang on to this one.
Amanda: Don't worry I will. (She smiled and left with Lee.)
Amanda: What was that all about? Picnic next Saturday, when were you going to ask me? (She smiled.)
Lee: I thought that it would be a perfect opportunity to get to know the boys. So do you want to go for a picnic with me next Saturday?
Amanda: (Laughed) Like I can change my mind now.
Lee walked Amanda over to the passenger side of his car: I never did think that you were going to do that.
Lee: What did you think I was going to do?
Amanda: Um... well I thought that you were... ah, something, but not that.
Lee: (In a mocking voice) Amanda! What...
Lee was cut short when Amanda grabbed his neck and kissed him. Lee placed his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss.
Amanda: (pulling away for a quick second) I love you too Lee. (And kissed him again.)
The End.