INT. B&B - 2 DAYS LATER
ROBBIE is in the bedroom busily packing a small suitcase. He places the last of his neatly folded t-shirts in the bag and on top, he carefully places a framed photo of Tina and the kids.
TINA appears in the doorway.
TINA
How's it going?
Robbie turns and smiles at his wife
ROBBIE
I think I'm just about done.
Tina steps closer and inspects Robbie's bag.
ROBBIE
(continuing)
This should be good for two weeks. Don't you think? I mean, they have a laundry room so...
TINA
Yeah, it looks like you are all set. There is just one more thing I want you to bring.
She walks over to her bureau and retrieves something from the top drawer. Returning to Robbie she holds out her hand and opens it to reveal the plastic blue ring (with the secret compartment) that Robbie wore on their wedding day.
Robbie smiles as Tina places the ring in his hand.
TINA
I want you to take this ring and every time you look at it, I want you to remember how much I love you and how much the boys love you.
(wrapping her arms around his waist)
I don't care how much money we have, or don't have...nothing will EVER change that.
Resting her head on his chest, she opens her other hand in which she holds her own pink plastic wedding ring. As she slides it on her finger, she continues, her voice cracking as she tries to hold back her tears...
TINA
And while you are gone, I'm going to wear this ring everyday. And every time I look at it, I'm going to remember how I am to have such a wonderful husband.
Robbie kisses the top of Tina's head.
ROBBIE
I'm the lucky one. Tina, you have been so understanding. I've screwed up so much. I don't know why you've put up with me as long as you have.
Tina steps back...
TINA
Because I know, everything you've done, you've done for us.
Robbie looks down at the blue plastic ring in his hand and slides it onto his finger.
Tina laughs.
TINA
You don't have to actually wear it if you don't want. Just hold onto to it.
ROBBIE
I wanna wear it. I just can't believe you held on to these.
TINA
(seriously)
Are you kidding? I'll treasure these rings always.
Robbie hugs his wife and the two share a passionate kiss before Robbie closes up his suitcase and the two head downstairs
INT. FRONT HALLWAY
As ROBBIE and TINA come down the stairs...
TINA
Pete! Nick! We're ready to go. Come say goodbye.
At the bottom of the stairs, Jim stands waiting by the front door. Pete, who was watching TV with Nick in the family room, scoops his brother up off the floor and comes to join them.
Robbie reaches out and takes Nick from Pete.
ROBBIE
(to Nick)
Come here big guy. Give daddy a hug.
Nick happily hugs his father.
ROBBIE
Ooh, you are such a good hugger. Now, you be a good boy for Mommy while I'm gone and I'm going to call you every night. OK?
Nick nods his head and Robbie kisses his cheek before placing him down next to Tina.
He then turns to Pete...
ROBBIE
You take care of your mom and Nick for me. Alright?
Pete smiles.
PETE
No problem.
ROBBIE
(seriously)
I'm really sorry...for everything.
PETE
(shrugs)
I know you are. Don't worry about it.
Robbie hugs his stepson before adding...
ROBBIE
And when I get back we'll work on some of those hockey moves before camp starts.
PETE
It's really not a big deal. I don't HAVE to go. Really.
ROBBIE
(shaking his head)
Yes you do.
SYD and OWEN enter the foyer as ROBBIE continues...
ROBBIE
And I'm going to pay Aunt Syd and Uncle Owen back, so everything's cool.
OWEN
Don't be ridiculous. It's our gift to Pete.
SYDNEY
Yeah, it's to make up for all those months that we've been away and couldn't spoil him rotten like a good Aunt and Uncle should.
They all laugh. Robbie turns to Syd and Owen.
ROBBIE
So, you guys will probably be gone when I get back.
Sydney opens her mouth to agree but Owen cuts her off...
OWEN
Actually, we haven't decided when we are leaving yet.
Sydney looks surprised.
SYDNEY
I thought we were leaving Friday?
OWEN
Well, we'll see.
(to Robbie)
Either way, we will definitely see you before we leave.
ROBBIE
Cool.
(to Owen)
Sorry I gave you such a hard time.
OWEN
Ah, what are little brothers for? Right? Don't worry about it. I'm just glad everything worked out. You are going to get the help you need and those jerks are behind bars and they won't be bothering you any more.
ROBBIE
Yeah, thanks to you guys.
SYDNEY steps forward and hugs her brother.
SYDNEY
You take it easy. And listen to the counselors at the center...and talk to them. I know they are going to help you. They are the best.
Robbie gives his sister one final hug before Jim interrupts them.
JIM
We should really get going. Dr. Rogan is expecting us at 11:00.
Robbie smiles at his family.
ROBBIE
See you in two weeks.
PETE
Don't forget to call.
ROBBIE
Every night. I promise.
Tina wraps her arm around Robbie's waste, as Jim picks up Robbie's bag, and the three of them exit out the front door.
INT. B&B - LATER THAT DAY
SYD is in the kitchen, trying to prepare a nice dinner for when Tina and her Dad arrive home from dropping off Robbie. And while she is not the best cook, she is giving it her best shot and thoroughly enjoying herself as she does so - humming cheerfully.
She stops humming when OWEN enters the kitchen, having a very loud and heated conversation on his cell phone.
OWEN
No! No, I'm not going to take this case. Not again!
(Pauses)
I know I've represented him in the past but I'm not doing it this time. You'll have to handle it!
(Annoyed)
Lou! I said no!
(listening)
I don't care what you tell him! No, on second thought, I know exactly what you can tell him. Tell him to teach his kids NOT TO BREAK THE LAW!!!
He clicks the phone off and tosses it onto the counter and sighs.
Sydney looks at him sympathetically.
SYDNEY
Not the Gerard boys again?
OWEN
Yeah.
SYDNEY
Which one this time?
OWEN
Does it matter?
SYDNEY
Do you really think it's a good idea NOT to take the case though. That can't be good for business. Mr. Gerard is a pretty influential guy in Chicago. You don't want him on your bad side
OWEN
I really don't care. I did not go into law to bail spoil little rich kids out of punishments that they actually deserve. You know those two might actually benefit from a little time in prison!
He suddenly stops talking when he realizes what Sydney is doing?
OWEN
(shocked)
Are you...cooking?
Syd laughs.
SYDNEY
Well, I'm trying!
OWEN
Wow!
SYDNEY
I just wanted to do something nice for Tina.
OWEN
Well, aren't you sweet.
SYDNEY
Hey Owen, what did you mean when you told Robbie that we didn't know when we were going back to Chicago? I thought we were leaving Friday. You know, if you want to stay longer I'll have to call the hospital and try to work something out because I'm on the schedule for Saturday night.
OWEN
Well, let's talk about it tomorrow.
SYDNEY
Well, what's to talk about?
Owen's cell phone rings.
OWEN
(to Syd)
Hold on a second...
(answering the phone)
Owen Frank.
(he listens)
Oh yes. I've been waiting for you to call. Just hold on one minute.
(to Syd)
I'm going to take this in the other room.
SYDNEY
(curious)
Who is it?
OWEN
Just a client. I'll be right back.
(returning to his phone call)
So, did you find anything?
Sydney looks suspiciously at Owen as he walks out of the room. She can sense that he is up to something...
ROBBIE is in the bedroom busily packing a small suitcase. He places the last of his neatly folded t-shirts in the bag and on top, he carefully places a framed photo of Tina and the kids.
TINA appears in the doorway.
TINA
How's it going?
Robbie turns and smiles at his wife
ROBBIE
I think I'm just about done.
Tina steps closer and inspects Robbie's bag.
ROBBIE
(continuing)
This should be good for two weeks. Don't you think? I mean, they have a laundry room so...
TINA
Yeah, it looks like you are all set. There is just one more thing I want you to bring.
She walks over to her bureau and retrieves something from the top drawer. Returning to Robbie she holds out her hand and opens it to reveal the plastic blue ring (with the secret compartment) that Robbie wore on their wedding day.
Robbie smiles as Tina places the ring in his hand.
TINA
I want you to take this ring and every time you look at it, I want you to remember how much I love you and how much the boys love you.
(wrapping her arms around his waist)
I don't care how much money we have, or don't have...nothing will EVER change that.
Resting her head on his chest, she opens her other hand in which she holds her own pink plastic wedding ring. As she slides it on her finger, she continues, her voice cracking as she tries to hold back her tears...
TINA
And while you are gone, I'm going to wear this ring everyday. And every time I look at it, I'm going to remember how I am to have such a wonderful husband.
Robbie kisses the top of Tina's head.
ROBBIE
I'm the lucky one. Tina, you have been so understanding. I've screwed up so much. I don't know why you've put up with me as long as you have.
Tina steps back...
TINA
Because I know, everything you've done, you've done for us.
Robbie looks down at the blue plastic ring in his hand and slides it onto his finger.
Tina laughs.
TINA
You don't have to actually wear it if you don't want. Just hold onto to it.
ROBBIE
I wanna wear it. I just can't believe you held on to these.
TINA
(seriously)
Are you kidding? I'll treasure these rings always.
Robbie hugs his wife and the two share a passionate kiss before Robbie closes up his suitcase and the two head downstairs
INT. FRONT HALLWAY
As ROBBIE and TINA come down the stairs...
TINA
Pete! Nick! We're ready to go. Come say goodbye.
At the bottom of the stairs, Jim stands waiting by the front door. Pete, who was watching TV with Nick in the family room, scoops his brother up off the floor and comes to join them.
Robbie reaches out and takes Nick from Pete.
ROBBIE
(to Nick)
Come here big guy. Give daddy a hug.
Nick happily hugs his father.
ROBBIE
Ooh, you are such a good hugger. Now, you be a good boy for Mommy while I'm gone and I'm going to call you every night. OK?
Nick nods his head and Robbie kisses his cheek before placing him down next to Tina.
He then turns to Pete...
ROBBIE
You take care of your mom and Nick for me. Alright?
Pete smiles.
PETE
No problem.
ROBBIE
(seriously)
I'm really sorry...for everything.
PETE
(shrugs)
I know you are. Don't worry about it.
Robbie hugs his stepson before adding...
ROBBIE
And when I get back we'll work on some of those hockey moves before camp starts.
PETE
It's really not a big deal. I don't HAVE to go. Really.
ROBBIE
(shaking his head)
Yes you do.
SYD and OWEN enter the foyer as ROBBIE continues...
ROBBIE
And I'm going to pay Aunt Syd and Uncle Owen back, so everything's cool.
OWEN
Don't be ridiculous. It's our gift to Pete.
SYDNEY
Yeah, it's to make up for all those months that we've been away and couldn't spoil him rotten like a good Aunt and Uncle should.
They all laugh. Robbie turns to Syd and Owen.
ROBBIE
So, you guys will probably be gone when I get back.
Sydney opens her mouth to agree but Owen cuts her off...
OWEN
Actually, we haven't decided when we are leaving yet.
Sydney looks surprised.
SYDNEY
I thought we were leaving Friday?
OWEN
Well, we'll see.
(to Robbie)
Either way, we will definitely see you before we leave.
ROBBIE
Cool.
(to Owen)
Sorry I gave you such a hard time.
OWEN
Ah, what are little brothers for? Right? Don't worry about it. I'm just glad everything worked out. You are going to get the help you need and those jerks are behind bars and they won't be bothering you any more.
ROBBIE
Yeah, thanks to you guys.
SYDNEY steps forward and hugs her brother.
SYDNEY
You take it easy. And listen to the counselors at the center...and talk to them. I know they are going to help you. They are the best.
Robbie gives his sister one final hug before Jim interrupts them.
JIM
We should really get going. Dr. Rogan is expecting us at 11:00.
Robbie smiles at his family.
ROBBIE
See you in two weeks.
PETE
Don't forget to call.
ROBBIE
Every night. I promise.
Tina wraps her arm around Robbie's waste, as Jim picks up Robbie's bag, and the three of them exit out the front door.
INT. B&B - LATER THAT DAY
SYD is in the kitchen, trying to prepare a nice dinner for when Tina and her Dad arrive home from dropping off Robbie. And while she is not the best cook, she is giving it her best shot and thoroughly enjoying herself as she does so - humming cheerfully.
She stops humming when OWEN enters the kitchen, having a very loud and heated conversation on his cell phone.
OWEN
No! No, I'm not going to take this case. Not again!
(Pauses)
I know I've represented him in the past but I'm not doing it this time. You'll have to handle it!
(Annoyed)
Lou! I said no!
(listening)
I don't care what you tell him! No, on second thought, I know exactly what you can tell him. Tell him to teach his kids NOT TO BREAK THE LAW!!!
He clicks the phone off and tosses it onto the counter and sighs.
Sydney looks at him sympathetically.
SYDNEY
Not the Gerard boys again?
OWEN
Yeah.
SYDNEY
Which one this time?
OWEN
Does it matter?
SYDNEY
Do you really think it's a good idea NOT to take the case though. That can't be good for business. Mr. Gerard is a pretty influential guy in Chicago. You don't want him on your bad side
OWEN
I really don't care. I did not go into law to bail spoil little rich kids out of punishments that they actually deserve. You know those two might actually benefit from a little time in prison!
He suddenly stops talking when he realizes what Sydney is doing?
OWEN
(shocked)
Are you...cooking?
Syd laughs.
SYDNEY
Well, I'm trying!
OWEN
Wow!
SYDNEY
I just wanted to do something nice for Tina.
OWEN
Well, aren't you sweet.
SYDNEY
Hey Owen, what did you mean when you told Robbie that we didn't know when we were going back to Chicago? I thought we were leaving Friday. You know, if you want to stay longer I'll have to call the hospital and try to work something out because I'm on the schedule for Saturday night.
OWEN
Well, let's talk about it tomorrow.
SYDNEY
Well, what's to talk about?
Owen's cell phone rings.
OWEN
(to Syd)
Hold on a second...
(answering the phone)
Owen Frank.
(he listens)
Oh yes. I've been waiting for you to call. Just hold on one minute.
(to Syd)
I'm going to take this in the other room.
SYDNEY
(curious)
Who is it?
OWEN
Just a client. I'll be right back.
(returning to his phone call)
So, did you find anything?
Sydney looks suspiciously at Owen as he walks out of the room. She can sense that he is up to something...
