INT. BEDROOM - LATER

SYD is alone in the room unpacking her suitcase. JOANIE appears in the open doorway. She knocks. Syd looks up.

SYDNEY
Hey!

JOANIE
You getting all settled in?

SYDNEY
Just about.
(Beat)
Where is everyone?

JOANIE
Well, Pete and Hannah are kicking Owen's butt in air hockey down in the basement. Tina is putting Nick down and Dad is fast asleep on the couch.

She hops up onto Syd's bed.

JOANIE
(continuing)
He's exhausted so I figured I would let him sleep a while before I wake him up and drive him and Hannah home.

SYDNEY
Good idea.
(beat)
Dinner was fantastic. I've missed your cooking.

JOANIE
What? Owen can't cook.

SYDNEY
He can cook better than I can.

JOANIE
That's not saying much.

SYDNEY
(laughing)
No it's not.

Syd empties the last of her suitcase and sits down on the bed next to Joanie.

SYDNEY
So...How are things going? What's new with you and Leo?

JOANIE
Nothing. I've told you everything there is to tell.

SYDNEY
No you haven't.

JOANIE
Yes I have.
(She pauses and then smiles)
We're good. We're great. We are taking it slow.

SYDNEY
Slow? So I take it you guys haven't...

JOANIE
No, not yet. And you know what? I'm fine with that. I mean, he only officially broke it off with Emily a few months ago and we're just enjoying our friendship right now. Why mess with a good thing. Ya know?

SYDNEY
What do you mean?

JOANIE
I mean...Every time I get romantically involved with a guy he either winds up leaving town or freaking out on me or I freak out on him...I just don't want to mess this up. He's such a great guy. I'm really enjoying his friendship and if things are meant to progress to the next level...it's gonna happen. I'm in no rush.

SYDNEY
Good for you!

JOANIE
So how about you missy! How's life in Chicago?

SYDNEY
Oh...so busy. We've hardly even had any time to get settled or explore the city. Are schedules have just been crazy. I've really missed Providence. It's great to be back. I just wish the circumstances were different.

JOANIE
We all do.

Syd looks around her room.

SYDNEY
This room is fantastic. Robbie and Tina have done such a great job on this place.

JOANIE
Yeah, they have. It's too bad business hasn't been better for them. They've had to struggle a lot the past couple months.

SYDNEY
I didn't realize things have been that bad?

JOANIE
(slightly irritated)
Haven't you been listening to me at all when I've been calling you?

SYDNEY
Of course I have. I just...

JOANIE
(cutting her off)
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be so short with you. I'm just worried about them.

Syd slides closer to her sister and puts an arm around her.

SYDNEY
It's OK.

Joanie puts her head on Syd's shoulder.

JOANIE
I'm just so glad you're back.

INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - THE NEXT MORNING

ROBBIE is standing next to his bed trying to put on his shirt. He winces in pain as he tries to put him arm into the sleeve of his shirt. TINA who is standing behind him rushes forward to help him.

TINA
Here sweetie. Let me help.

She grabs his shirt and helps him maneuver his arm into the sleeve. Once his shirt is on, Robbie turns to his wife.

ROBBIE
Thanks.

TINA
You welcome.

She leans forward and gently kisses him on the lips. As she starts buttoning his shirt for him, Robbie looks down at her sadly.

ROBBIE
I'm so sorry.

TINA
(still buttoning)
I know.

Robbie takes her hands.

ROBBIE
No. I mean it. I really messed up and I know that. I'm going to fix everything. I promise.

TINA
Honey, let's not talk about it now. OK? I just want to get you home and get you better. We'll worry about the rest of it later.

The two hug but are interrupted by SYD and OWEN who enter the room.

SYDNEY
Good morning!

ROBBIE
Morning.

SYDNEY
You about ready to get out of here or what?

ROBBIE
Oh, yeah.

Owen hands Robbie a small Dunkin' Donuts bag.

OWEN
Here. Breakfast of champions.

Robbie takes the bag and without opening it asks...

ROBBIE
Boston Crème?

OWEN
What else?

ROBBIE
(opening the bag)
You rock!

Owen turns to Tina and hands her another small bag.

OWEN
And as requested, one low fat blueberry muffin for the lady!

Munching on his own tasty treat, Robbie chuckles and rolls his eyes at his wife's "heathy" choice.

TINA
You never mind. We all aren't gifted with your ability to be able to eat whatever we want and never gain a pound.
(turning to Syd)
Honestly, it's sickening the way he can eat.

SYDNEY
Don't worry. Give him ten years. It'll catch up with him.

Tina laughs and then turns to Robbie.

TINA
Honey, I'm going to go and make sure we signed everything we need to, to get you out of here. I'll be right back.

She exits.

Robbie sits down slowly on the bed. Syd sits next to him.

SYDNEY
Now, we're going right home and YOU are going to take it easy. That means bed rest my friend. You're either on the bed or on the couch. I'm going to be watching you.

Robbie looks to Owen who shrugs.

ROBBIE
Great.

There is a knock on the door and two plain clothes detectives (MONROE AND BAKER) enter. Robbie's smile immediately disappears.

MONROE
Mr. Hansen. You are looking much better.

Robbie looks stone-faced at the two men as Detective Monroe continues...

MONROE
You probably don't remember us. This is Detective Baker and I'm Detective Monroe from the Providence Police Department. We spoke to you yesterday morning.

ROBBIE
I remember you.

BAKER
We were hoping to talk you again about what happened Monday night.

ROBBIE
I don't remember anything more than I have already told you.

BAKER
That's OK. We just have a few questions. You just answer what you can.

SYDNEY
Is this really necessary right now? We were just getting ready to take Robbie home. He really needs to rest.

MONROE
It will only take a minute.

BAKER
Robbie, we spoke to some of the other employees and they said that you chose to stay at O'Neill's after the rest of the employees left for the evening.

ROBBIE
So?

BAKER
So, is there a reason why you didn't leave with the rest of your employees?

ROBBIE
Yeah. I was working on the books.

MONROE
At 1:30 in the morning?

ROBBIE
I had to get it done.

BAKER
O...kay. So...you are alone in the bar, working on the books at 1:30 in the morning...Then what?

ROBBIE
(shifting nervously)
I don't...I don't really remember.

MONROE
Was the door locked?

ROBBIE
What?

MONROE
The door? Did you lock it after everyone else left?

ROBBIE
Yeah.

MONROE
Because there was no forced entry into the building which means you must have let your attackers in. Any idea why you would have done that? I mean...Do you normally let strangers into the building after hours when you are there by yourself?

ROBBIE
No. I mean...I don't know. It depends.

Robbie looks to Syd and Owen, desperate for help but they don't know what to say.

ROBBIE
I told you! I don't remember exactly what happened!

BAKER
OK. Let's move on. I understand you and your wife have a new Bed and Breakfast. How's business been?

ROBBIE
Not great. But what does that have to do with...

BAKER
(cutting him off)
That must cause a lot of tension and stress in the household. Huh? I mean...a young couple with two kids...a new business...Is the bar your only current source of steady income?

ROBBIE
Yeah but...

Finally, Syd speaks up.

SYDNEY
Excuse me! But just what are you getting at?

OWEN
(stepping forward)
I think I know exactly what they are getting at and I'm going to stop you right there fellas.

The two officers turn to Owen.

OWEN
(continuing)
I'm sorry. I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Owen Frank. Mr. Hansen's lawyer.

He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a business card.

OWEN
(continuing)
Here's my card. Now, if you have any further questions for Mr. Hansen, feel free to call the cell number on that card and I will be more than happy to accompany Robbie to the police department where you can ask him anything you want. In my presence, of course. But, I'm afraid that Robbie will be unavailable for any further questions until at least tomorrow. See... as I'm sure you know, Robbie is recovering from some very serious injuries and he needs to rest.

BAKER
(taking the card from Owen)
Fine. We'll call tomorrow.

OWEN
I look forward to it.

The detectives leave without saying another word.

Robbie sits on the edge of the bed, nervously ringing his shaking hands.

Sydney puts an arm around him.

SYDNEY
It's all right Rob.
(to Owen)
What was that?

TINA enters looking concerned.

TINA
What's going on? I just saw those detectives leaving. Is everything OK?
(noticing Robbie's frightened appearance)
Honey?

OWEN
He's fine. Everything is fine. Let's just get him home.

End Part 3