Willow walks into Buffy's hospital room early the next day in the afternoon. She's holding a helium balloon.
"Hey Buffy."
"Hey Will."
"Happy to see me? I got you a get well soon balloon. It only floats to the ceiling, but it's the though they say that counts."
"I am and thanks. Giles stopped by before school and Xander did too. Even Wesley."
"Oz said he'll make it after school. Feeling any better?"
"Tons. He shot me full of morphine, but the doctors says I should be out of here tomorrow. They also looked at me funny a lot. Though for some reason they keep only giving me Jell-O."
"Well, I just thought I'd stop by and say hey and wish you well. I was able to get an early lunch, so I could come visit you. I only have ten minutes before I have to go. Be right back. Nature calls."
Willow leaves the room. Buffy's eyes catch the muted news. She turns it up.
"...and the victims were rushed to the hospital. Sunnydale resident Scott Hope, 19 was pronounced dead on arrival. Survivor Buffy Summers, 18, is recuperating at this hour at the Sunnydale Medical Center. Reached for comment Mayor Richard Wilkens the 3rd has this to say:
"The tragic deaths of 13 people hang sorrowfully in the air, but we must move on. I am saddened by the events. I pray for the victims and my condolences go out to the families."
The unidentified killer was found dead at the scene say police, along with Sunnydale Police Officer, Charles Kamen, who died in the line of duty. A mass memorial service is planned next week for the victims. We here at News Channel 7 wish to express our sorrow for the families.
And in other news, local..."
Buffy stares blankly at the screen.
---FIN---
This story is dedicated to Film & TV composer Michael Kamen, who passed on suddenly November 2003 of a heart attack in his London home. The character, "Charles Kamen" was named with him in mind. He scored such films as: "Last Of The Mohicans" "X-Men 1" and "Lethal Weapon" installments. Go to michaelkamen.com for more information.
We morn his passing.
"Hey Buffy."
"Hey Will."
"Happy to see me? I got you a get well soon balloon. It only floats to the ceiling, but it's the though they say that counts."
"I am and thanks. Giles stopped by before school and Xander did too. Even Wesley."
"Oz said he'll make it after school. Feeling any better?"
"Tons. He shot me full of morphine, but the doctors says I should be out of here tomorrow. They also looked at me funny a lot. Though for some reason they keep only giving me Jell-O."
"Well, I just thought I'd stop by and say hey and wish you well. I was able to get an early lunch, so I could come visit you. I only have ten minutes before I have to go. Be right back. Nature calls."
Willow leaves the room. Buffy's eyes catch the muted news. She turns it up.
"...and the victims were rushed to the hospital. Sunnydale resident Scott Hope, 19 was pronounced dead on arrival. Survivor Buffy Summers, 18, is recuperating at this hour at the Sunnydale Medical Center. Reached for comment Mayor Richard Wilkens the 3rd has this to say:
"The tragic deaths of 13 people hang sorrowfully in the air, but we must move on. I am saddened by the events. I pray for the victims and my condolences go out to the families."
The unidentified killer was found dead at the scene say police, along with Sunnydale Police Officer, Charles Kamen, who died in the line of duty. A mass memorial service is planned next week for the victims. We here at News Channel 7 wish to express our sorrow for the families.
And in other news, local..."
Buffy stares blankly at the screen.
---FIN---
This story is dedicated to Film & TV composer Michael Kamen, who passed on suddenly November 2003 of a heart attack in his London home. The character, "Charles Kamen" was named with him in mind. He scored such films as: "Last Of The Mohicans" "X-Men 1" and "Lethal Weapon" installments. Go to michaelkamen.com for more information.
We morn his passing.