INT. ST. CLAIRES - LATER
The clinic is busy and without Syd they are short handed. IZZY is desperately trying to maintain some order at the desk. She is so busy juggling files and signing off on charts that she doesn't even notice LOUIS, GERRY and ROBBIE enter. Louis leaves Gerry and Robbie standing in the waiting area as he approaches the front desk.
LOUIS
Excuse me. I'm looking for Dr. Hansen.
IZZY
(without looking up)
She's not in today. She has a family emergency.
LOUIS
Yeah. I'm aware of that. That's why I'm here.
Izzy looks up at Louis who looks back at Robbie.
IZZY
Oh my god! PATRICE!!!
She hurries out from around the desk and goes to Robbie.
IZZY
Oh my god! Robbie! Are you OK?
GERRY
We didn't do this to him. I found him like that.
Robbie just looks at her. He is still confused, tired and very weak.
Izzy puts her hands on his face.
IZZY
God! You're burning up!
(she yells behind her)
I NEED SOME HELP HERE! PATRICE!
PATRICE comes running from the back along with another NURSE!
PATRICE
What is it? What are you yelling about?
(spotting Robbie)
Robbie!
IZZY
Patrice, call Dr. Hansen!
Patrice nods and hurries to the desk to call Syd. The other nurse rushes to help IZZY.
IZZY
Come on. Let's get him to curtain one.
At that moment, Robbie can no longer fight his exhaustion and his legs buckle beneath him. Louis quickly grabs him as Robbie loses consciousness.
INT. HOSPITAL - LATER
ROBBIE is being wheeled into the emergency room on a stretcher. He opens his eyes slightly but the bright lights hit him and he immediately shuts them again. He can hear frantic voices all around him as he is bounced around.
DOCTOR
What have we got?
PARAMEDIC
28 year old assault victim. He has multiple bruises and abrasions...possible broken ribs. He's dehydrated and has temp of 103. We started him on intravenous fluids in the field.
DOCTOR
Is this the guy from the news?
PARAMEDIC
Yeah. His name is Robbie Hansen.
Robbie feels himself come to a halt.
DOCTOR
OK. On the count of three...nice and easy. One...Two...Three...
Robbie feels himself swing through the air and land again on another stretcher. He then feels someone start to poke him and call out his name...
DOCTOR
Robbie? Robbie can you hear me?
The Doctor pokes him some more, which is REALLY starting to annoy him. In an attempt to make him stop, Robbie swings his hand. He hits someone but with his eyes closed, he doesn't know who. He tries to open his eyes but he can't get them to focus and he is too tired to try so he closes them again.
DOCTOR
No, No, Rob. Open your eyes! Robbie? Can you open eyes again and look at me buddy?
A NURSE enters the exam room with SYDNEY close behind.
NURSE
(to the Doctor)
This is Dr. Hansen. She's the patient's sister.
DOCTOR
Oh good! Come here. He's starting to come around.
Sydney is shocked at the site of her brother. Tears fill her eyes as she grabs his hand and squeezes it tightly.
SYDNEY
Robbie?
Robbie can hear his sister but he is still too tired to open his eyes. He squeezes her hand though.
As the Doctor rattles off instructions to the nurses, Sydney continues talking to Robbie-trying to get him to come around.
SYDNEY
Robbie sweetie. It's Syd.
(brushing his hair back off his forehead)
Robbie? Can you open your eyes?
Robbie tries desperately to do what his sister is asking. Slowly his eyes start to open but he is still having trouble focusing them.
SYDNEY
That's it sweetie. Look at me.
Finally Robbie is able to focus his eyes. He sees Syd looking down at him- her cheeks streaked with tears.
SYDNEY
There you go! Hey you!
ROBBIE
(groggy)
Syd?
SYDNEY
I'm right here Rob. You are in the hospital but you're gonna be alright.
Fighting to keep his eyes open and focused on Syd, Robbie continues...
ROBBIE
I'm so tired and I hurt so bad.
SYNDEY
I know sweetie...
DOCTOR
We'll get you something for the pain just as soon as we can.
(To Syd)
I want to have him taken upstairs for X-Ray and CAT scan first.
Robbie squeezes his sister's hand tightly.
ROBBIE
Please don't leave Syd. Come with me...OK? I hate hospitals.
SYDNEY
I'm not going anywhere Rob. I promise
ROBBIE
Thanks.
(beat)
I'm just gonna close my eyes. Just for a minute. OK?
SYDNEY
OK.
Robbie closes his eyes again and slips back into unconsciousness.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - THE NEXT DAY
ROBBIE is still asleep. TINA and JIM sit on either side of the bed. They both look exhausted yet relieved to have Robbie back.
Robbie starts to get restless. He jerks his head from side to side as though he is having a nightmare. His breathing becomes quicker. Tina calmly leans forward and strokes her husbands hair and talks to him softly...
TINA
Sshh....sweetie. It's OK.
Robbie instantly settles down but doesn't wake up. Tina puts her head down on the pillow next to him and drapes her arm across him.
SYDNEY enters.
SYDNEY
Hey guys. How's he doing.
JIM
He's the same.
SYDNEY
Well, his fever broke. So that's good. He just needs rest now.
(to Jim)
Dad, officer Monroe is outside. He wants to talk to you.
JIM
OK.
Jim gets up and leaves with Sydney.
Tina continues to sit with Robbie. After a few moments, he opens his eyes.
Tina sits up and smiles at him.
ROBBIE
Hey.
TINA
(crying)
Hey!
ROBBIE
(weakly)
What happened?
TINA
You scared me to death. That's what happened
He wipes the tears that are rolling down Tina's cheek with his finger.
ROBBIE
I'm sorry I scared you.
TINA
It's OK. It's not your fault. I'm just so glad you are OK.
ROBBIE
I'm ok. Please don't cry.
Tina leans forward and the two kiss.
They are interrupted by SYD and JIM who enter the room.
JIM
(excited)
See, I told you I heard voices Syd.
(to Robbie)
How are you feeling son?
ROBBIE
Like I was hit by a Truck.
(beat)
Where's Petey and Luke?
TINA
Oh, they're home with Joanie. They wouldn't allow them in.
Robbie looks disappointed.
SYDNEY
I'll tell you what? I'll see if I can't get you discharged tomorrow morning but only if you agree to stay in bed and get some rest. Deal?
ROBBIE
Deal. Anything to get out of here. I hate hospitals!
TINA
Well finally be able to celebrate our anniversary.
Robbie suddenly remembers that he lost Tina's ring. He looks at her sadly before informing her...
ROBBIE
I lost your gift.
TINA
That's OK sweetie...
JIM
Actually...
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out Robbie's ring box.
JIM
(continuing)
It's been found.
He hands the box to Robbie.
TINA
(surprised)
What's this?
Robbie looks at his dad and then down at the ring box. Tears fill his eyes as he hands the box to Tina.
ROBBIE
It's your anniversary gift.
TINA
ROBBIE! What is this?
She opens the box and sees the beautiful ring- still in perfect condition.
She immediately starts to cry.
TINA
Oh! It's the boy's birthstones! Robbie I love it!
JIM
The Police found the two guys who attacked you this morning. At first they denied it all but then the police found the ring in their car.
(beat)
They couldn't deny it after that. Pete and I had told the police about the ring so they would know what to look for. But... we didn't tell Tina. We knew you would be back...
(crying)
And we wanted you to be able to surprise her with it like you planned the night you disappeared.
ROBBIE
Thanks.
JIM
You're are so welcome.
Tina climbs up on the bed and lays next to Robbie, putting her head on his chest.
TINA
I missed you so much.
JIM
Well, we'll get out of here and leave you too alone. But first, Rob, there are a couple of people outside who have been waiting to see you.
ROBBIE
Who?
Jim opens the door and GERRY AND LOUIS walk in.
Robbie looks at them but doesn't seem to remember them.
JIM
Rob, this is Louis and Gerry. They are the gentlemen who found you and took care of you.
GERRY
(sadly)
You don't remember us. Do ya?
ROBBIE
No, I'm sorry I don't.
LOUIS
That's all right. Don't you worry about it.
(to Gerry)
Now I told you he might not. Don't go acting all offended and make him feel bad. He's been through enough.
ROBBIE
Oh, that's OK.
TINA
Thank you so much for taking care of my husband. If you hadn't found him, God knows what might have happened to him?
JIM
Yes, I don't think I will ever be able to express in words just how grateful I am to you both.
LOUIS
Well, just seeing Robbie back with his family is thanks enough.
ROBBIE
Well, be sure to stop by O'Neill's any time you want. Dinner is on me.
LOUIS
Well, we may just do that .
(to Gerry)
Well, we should get going. We've bothered these nice people long enough.
(to Robbie)
You take care now kid.
GERRY
Bye Robbie.
ROBBIE
(smiling)
Bye guys
GERRY and LOUIS leave.
ROBBIE
They were nice. I felt bad that I couldn't remember them.
SYDNEY
Well, your memory may come back in time.
ROBBIE
I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I mean, aside from Louis and Gerry, I don't think I want to remember the rest of it.
Jim and Syd smile at Robbie sympathetically. Tina kisses him on the cheek.
TINA
You look tired sweetie.
ROBBIE
I am.
JIM
We'll leave and let you get some sleep.
(to Syd)
What do you say we pick up some Chinese take out and smuggle it back here for dinner?
ROBBIE
(sleepily)
Yummy!
Jim and Syd laugh.
JIM
Alright. We'll be back a little later.
Jim and Sydney exit.
Robbie puts an arm around Tina who is still lying beside him.
ROBBIE
You aren't leaving. Are you?
TINA
No way. Not until you are.
She wraps her arms around Robbie as he drifts off into a peaceful sleep.
THE END
Sorry. The ending was kinda lame I know! Let me know what you think anyway.
The clinic is busy and without Syd they are short handed. IZZY is desperately trying to maintain some order at the desk. She is so busy juggling files and signing off on charts that she doesn't even notice LOUIS, GERRY and ROBBIE enter. Louis leaves Gerry and Robbie standing in the waiting area as he approaches the front desk.
LOUIS
Excuse me. I'm looking for Dr. Hansen.
IZZY
(without looking up)
She's not in today. She has a family emergency.
LOUIS
Yeah. I'm aware of that. That's why I'm here.
Izzy looks up at Louis who looks back at Robbie.
IZZY
Oh my god! PATRICE!!!
She hurries out from around the desk and goes to Robbie.
IZZY
Oh my god! Robbie! Are you OK?
GERRY
We didn't do this to him. I found him like that.
Robbie just looks at her. He is still confused, tired and very weak.
Izzy puts her hands on his face.
IZZY
God! You're burning up!
(she yells behind her)
I NEED SOME HELP HERE! PATRICE!
PATRICE comes running from the back along with another NURSE!
PATRICE
What is it? What are you yelling about?
(spotting Robbie)
Robbie!
IZZY
Patrice, call Dr. Hansen!
Patrice nods and hurries to the desk to call Syd. The other nurse rushes to help IZZY.
IZZY
Come on. Let's get him to curtain one.
At that moment, Robbie can no longer fight his exhaustion and his legs buckle beneath him. Louis quickly grabs him as Robbie loses consciousness.
INT. HOSPITAL - LATER
ROBBIE is being wheeled into the emergency room on a stretcher. He opens his eyes slightly but the bright lights hit him and he immediately shuts them again. He can hear frantic voices all around him as he is bounced around.
DOCTOR
What have we got?
PARAMEDIC
28 year old assault victim. He has multiple bruises and abrasions...possible broken ribs. He's dehydrated and has temp of 103. We started him on intravenous fluids in the field.
DOCTOR
Is this the guy from the news?
PARAMEDIC
Yeah. His name is Robbie Hansen.
Robbie feels himself come to a halt.
DOCTOR
OK. On the count of three...nice and easy. One...Two...Three...
Robbie feels himself swing through the air and land again on another stretcher. He then feels someone start to poke him and call out his name...
DOCTOR
Robbie? Robbie can you hear me?
The Doctor pokes him some more, which is REALLY starting to annoy him. In an attempt to make him stop, Robbie swings his hand. He hits someone but with his eyes closed, he doesn't know who. He tries to open his eyes but he can't get them to focus and he is too tired to try so he closes them again.
DOCTOR
No, No, Rob. Open your eyes! Robbie? Can you open eyes again and look at me buddy?
A NURSE enters the exam room with SYDNEY close behind.
NURSE
(to the Doctor)
This is Dr. Hansen. She's the patient's sister.
DOCTOR
Oh good! Come here. He's starting to come around.
Sydney is shocked at the site of her brother. Tears fill her eyes as she grabs his hand and squeezes it tightly.
SYDNEY
Robbie?
Robbie can hear his sister but he is still too tired to open his eyes. He squeezes her hand though.
As the Doctor rattles off instructions to the nurses, Sydney continues talking to Robbie-trying to get him to come around.
SYDNEY
Robbie sweetie. It's Syd.
(brushing his hair back off his forehead)
Robbie? Can you open your eyes?
Robbie tries desperately to do what his sister is asking. Slowly his eyes start to open but he is still having trouble focusing them.
SYDNEY
That's it sweetie. Look at me.
Finally Robbie is able to focus his eyes. He sees Syd looking down at him- her cheeks streaked with tears.
SYDNEY
There you go! Hey you!
ROBBIE
(groggy)
Syd?
SYDNEY
I'm right here Rob. You are in the hospital but you're gonna be alright.
Fighting to keep his eyes open and focused on Syd, Robbie continues...
ROBBIE
I'm so tired and I hurt so bad.
SYNDEY
I know sweetie...
DOCTOR
We'll get you something for the pain just as soon as we can.
(To Syd)
I want to have him taken upstairs for X-Ray and CAT scan first.
Robbie squeezes his sister's hand tightly.
ROBBIE
Please don't leave Syd. Come with me...OK? I hate hospitals.
SYDNEY
I'm not going anywhere Rob. I promise
ROBBIE
Thanks.
(beat)
I'm just gonna close my eyes. Just for a minute. OK?
SYDNEY
OK.
Robbie closes his eyes again and slips back into unconsciousness.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - THE NEXT DAY
ROBBIE is still asleep. TINA and JIM sit on either side of the bed. They both look exhausted yet relieved to have Robbie back.
Robbie starts to get restless. He jerks his head from side to side as though he is having a nightmare. His breathing becomes quicker. Tina calmly leans forward and strokes her husbands hair and talks to him softly...
TINA
Sshh....sweetie. It's OK.
Robbie instantly settles down but doesn't wake up. Tina puts her head down on the pillow next to him and drapes her arm across him.
SYDNEY enters.
SYDNEY
Hey guys. How's he doing.
JIM
He's the same.
SYDNEY
Well, his fever broke. So that's good. He just needs rest now.
(to Jim)
Dad, officer Monroe is outside. He wants to talk to you.
JIM
OK.
Jim gets up and leaves with Sydney.
Tina continues to sit with Robbie. After a few moments, he opens his eyes.
Tina sits up and smiles at him.
ROBBIE
Hey.
TINA
(crying)
Hey!
ROBBIE
(weakly)
What happened?
TINA
You scared me to death. That's what happened
He wipes the tears that are rolling down Tina's cheek with his finger.
ROBBIE
I'm sorry I scared you.
TINA
It's OK. It's not your fault. I'm just so glad you are OK.
ROBBIE
I'm ok. Please don't cry.
Tina leans forward and the two kiss.
They are interrupted by SYD and JIM who enter the room.
JIM
(excited)
See, I told you I heard voices Syd.
(to Robbie)
How are you feeling son?
ROBBIE
Like I was hit by a Truck.
(beat)
Where's Petey and Luke?
TINA
Oh, they're home with Joanie. They wouldn't allow them in.
Robbie looks disappointed.
SYDNEY
I'll tell you what? I'll see if I can't get you discharged tomorrow morning but only if you agree to stay in bed and get some rest. Deal?
ROBBIE
Deal. Anything to get out of here. I hate hospitals!
TINA
Well finally be able to celebrate our anniversary.
Robbie suddenly remembers that he lost Tina's ring. He looks at her sadly before informing her...
ROBBIE
I lost your gift.
TINA
That's OK sweetie...
JIM
Actually...
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out Robbie's ring box.
JIM
(continuing)
It's been found.
He hands the box to Robbie.
TINA
(surprised)
What's this?
Robbie looks at his dad and then down at the ring box. Tears fill his eyes as he hands the box to Tina.
ROBBIE
It's your anniversary gift.
TINA
ROBBIE! What is this?
She opens the box and sees the beautiful ring- still in perfect condition.
She immediately starts to cry.
TINA
Oh! It's the boy's birthstones! Robbie I love it!
JIM
The Police found the two guys who attacked you this morning. At first they denied it all but then the police found the ring in their car.
(beat)
They couldn't deny it after that. Pete and I had told the police about the ring so they would know what to look for. But... we didn't tell Tina. We knew you would be back...
(crying)
And we wanted you to be able to surprise her with it like you planned the night you disappeared.
ROBBIE
Thanks.
JIM
You're are so welcome.
Tina climbs up on the bed and lays next to Robbie, putting her head on his chest.
TINA
I missed you so much.
JIM
Well, we'll get out of here and leave you too alone. But first, Rob, there are a couple of people outside who have been waiting to see you.
ROBBIE
Who?
Jim opens the door and GERRY AND LOUIS walk in.
Robbie looks at them but doesn't seem to remember them.
JIM
Rob, this is Louis and Gerry. They are the gentlemen who found you and took care of you.
GERRY
(sadly)
You don't remember us. Do ya?
ROBBIE
No, I'm sorry I don't.
LOUIS
That's all right. Don't you worry about it.
(to Gerry)
Now I told you he might not. Don't go acting all offended and make him feel bad. He's been through enough.
ROBBIE
Oh, that's OK.
TINA
Thank you so much for taking care of my husband. If you hadn't found him, God knows what might have happened to him?
JIM
Yes, I don't think I will ever be able to express in words just how grateful I am to you both.
LOUIS
Well, just seeing Robbie back with his family is thanks enough.
ROBBIE
Well, be sure to stop by O'Neill's any time you want. Dinner is on me.
LOUIS
Well, we may just do that .
(to Gerry)
Well, we should get going. We've bothered these nice people long enough.
(to Robbie)
You take care now kid.
GERRY
Bye Robbie.
ROBBIE
(smiling)
Bye guys
GERRY and LOUIS leave.
ROBBIE
They were nice. I felt bad that I couldn't remember them.
SYDNEY
Well, your memory may come back in time.
ROBBIE
I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I mean, aside from Louis and Gerry, I don't think I want to remember the rest of it.
Jim and Syd smile at Robbie sympathetically. Tina kisses him on the cheek.
TINA
You look tired sweetie.
ROBBIE
I am.
JIM
We'll leave and let you get some sleep.
(to Syd)
What do you say we pick up some Chinese take out and smuggle it back here for dinner?
ROBBIE
(sleepily)
Yummy!
Jim and Syd laugh.
JIM
Alright. We'll be back a little later.
Jim and Sydney exit.
Robbie puts an arm around Tina who is still lying beside him.
ROBBIE
You aren't leaving. Are you?
TINA
No way. Not until you are.
She wraps her arms around Robbie as he drifts off into a peaceful sleep.
THE END
Sorry. The ending was kinda lame I know! Let me know what you think anyway.
