Chapter Eleven: Wrap-up
In a matter of time four weeks had managed to pass since Kandis had been staying with the Sohmas and Tohru. That Saturday she had another scene to shoot and she was helping Tohru with breakfast once more. She sighed and Tohru turned to her in concern.
"What's wrong Kandis?" Tohru asked.
"Oh it's just I know it's almost time for me to leave."
"What do you mean?"
"It's been five weeks. That's how long our stay here was going to be."
"Oh has it really been five weeks? It seemed like it went so fast."
"Sure did. But" Kandis smiled, "All good things must come to an end. Which reminds me. You are coming down to the set aren't you? To watch me?"
"Of course I wouldn't miss it" Tohru grinned.
"I think I have only a few more days to shoot."
Tohru nodded and then they sat down to eat.
About an hour later they arrived at the set. Yuki and Kyo agreed to be there a half hour later. Kintaro approached the girls when they arrived.
"Hey there you two" he replied with a smile, "Kandi guess what? It turns out you have a few more scenes to shoot today and then we're done."
"You mean that's it?" Kandis said in surprise.
"Yep. We leave tomorrow."
"Oh that's great" she frowned a little with her smile.
"You okay?"
"Uh huh. I'm fine" she nodded.
"Okay. I'll see you on the set" he said walking back over to the cameramen.
"Wow. A lot sooner than I originally thought. I haven't even packed yet."
"That's all right" Tohru replied with a smile, "I'll help you pack when we get home."
"You will?"
"Sure."
"Thanks."
"Don't mention it."
Tom Quincy came out of his trailer and directly walked over to the two girls. He smiled as he approached them.
"Mr. Quincy" Tohru said.
"Miss Honda. How are you today? Anything I can get for you? A chair? A drink?"
"No no I'm fine."
"Very good. I have a scene to shoot anyway. See you out there Kandi" he replied as he walked away.
"Looks like he still feels guilty for what happened weeks ago" Kandis observed.
"I guess so."
"Miss Honda" Yuki said as he and Kyo came over.
"Yuki. Kyo."
"Hi guys" Kandis replied.
"Hey" Kyo said.
"You guys are a little early."
"Yea. Well we tried to get here on time."
"Well you guys are in luck. You didn't miss anything and you wouldn't want to. We wrap up today."
"Oh" Yuki said but before he could say anything else Jill came over.
"Speaking of wrap-ups Kandi" she replied, "And Tohru of course, we're having a wrap-up party tonight. Be sure to come. Oh and your friends are welcome as well too Tohru."
"Oh thank you" Tohru nodded as Kandis walked back with her to the make-up trailer.
"Wrap-up party?" Kyo scratched his head.
"You know it's the thing we didn't go to after our play" Yuki answered.
"Oh yea. Dumb thing."
In Tohru's room later that evening the two girls got ready for the party. Tohru was looking in her clothes for the right thing.
"What do you wear to a wrap-up party?" Tohru asked.
"Oh just any simple dress. Nothing fancy" Kandis replied as she put on a pair of earrings that matched the purple dress she was now wearing.
"Oh okay" Tohru nodded as she took out her pale blue one that she had worn a couple times.
Shigure said goodbye to the four of them at the limo. When they had all climbed in he peered inside the door.
"Now don't forget," he said with a grin, "You can stay out as late as you want. Past midnight even."
"What are we Shigure?" Yuki said cynically, "Cinderella."
"No. No of course not" Shigure replied with a mischievous grin, "If you were Cinderella you would look like Saki. Now the prince on the other hand."
He didn't get to finish because Kyo grabbed the door handle.
"Shut up Shigure!" he shouted as he closed it shut.
Shigure just smiled as the car drove away and waved.
They arrived at the wrap-up party just when it was getting started. Everyone was there and having a wonderful time. When they arrived inside the set, where it was taking place, Tom and Matt came over to say hello.
"Hey guys" Matt said with a grin, "Glad that you could make it."
"Of course" Tohru nodded.
"Mr. Sohma" Tom said dramatically, "And Mr. Sohma. I am so glad that you decided to attend. I wanted to apologize to the both of you for my rude behavior."
"That's really not necessary" Yuki grimaced as Tom held up the cup he was drinking even more.
"Oh no, no, no. I was a jerk. And I am terribly sorry. I have decided to give up on that hobby."
"You have?" Kyo raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, I was so embarrassed. I don't want anything more to do with it. So I am going to stick to a more constructive hobby."
"What hobby is that Tom?" Kandis asked.
"Screenwriting."
"Screenwriting?" Tohru replied.
"That's right. I write scripts."
"That's a wonderful hobby," Tohru added with a smile.
"Yes. In fact I have just finished one. You're going to find this extremely amusing."
"We are?" Yuki said.
"Uh huh. I have written a script based on the Chinese zodiac. Since it's not real. Why not make it a movie. Excuse me" he replied as he walked off.
"Uh dad!" Matt called.
"Is he drunk?" Kyo asked.
"Yea just a little" Matt said in a hurry, "Dad!"
"Well that's just great. I think" Yuki replied putting a hand to his head.
"Let's just be glad that he doesn't know the real story," Kandis said.
"Absolutely" Kyo agreed.
"Hey guys" Kintaro replied as he came over, "Having fun?"
"Uncle Kintaro" Tohru exclaimed, "Yes we're having lots of fun."
"That's good. Tohru can I talk to you for a few minutes?"
"Sure" she nodded, "I'll be right back you guys."
"Okay Miss Honda" Yuki said as Kyo nodded.
Kintaro and Tohru walked over to the side of the stage where Kintaro's bag was. He began to rummage in it.
"So what is it Uncle Kintaro?" she asked.
"I have something of yours," he answered turning back around and handing her an envelope.
"Huh?" she looked down, "What's this?"
"Open it up."
Tohru did and was surprised to see a check written out to her.
"I don't understand. What is this for?"
"It's for you. For what you did for me."
"I can't accept this."
"Honey listen" he said with a smile, "Every actor gets paid. That's just the way it works. You did a good job. You deserve to get paid."
"But this is way too much."
"No it's not. It's just right. For everything you've done. Anyway you've missed a lot of work, I figure this will make up for the money. Even more so."
"Uncle Kintaro. I don't know what to say."
"You earned it honey. It's me who is grateful to you."
"Thank you" she said as she hugged him.
"And hey" he added, "If you're ever interested in the movies, you know who to call."
"Oh no" she shook her head with a smile as she pulled away, "This was a one time thing."
"You never know," he said with a shrug of his shoulders.
"I think I'm ready to get back to my normal life" she replied.
"I don't blame you. But the offer will always be there. I guess we won't see each other for awhile."
"I guess not. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too" he embraced her one last time, "You are truly Kyoko's daughter. You know that don't you?"
She smiled as they continued to hug.
Kandis shut another one of her suitcases with a huff.
"Well that's just about it" she replied, "I can't believe it. It's over."
"Me neither" Tohru said with a smile as she folded some clothes and put them in the last suitcase, "Seems like you just got here."
"Yea it does. I'm going to miss you, you little fur ball" she replied stroking Kyoko under the chin, "I'm gonna miss this house. Everything. This place was like a third or fourth home."
"Well you can always think of it as such. And hey think about it this way, going home means you get to see your family."
"Hey that's right" Kandis grinned, "Kintaro said after the movie was done, that I would get a break. I can go visit them in Canada."
"Right. I'm sure they miss you" Tohru nodded with a smile of her own.
Kandis looked around at all the suitcases.
"Well I guess that's everything" she said, "Better get everything downstairs."
"Uh huh."
At the front door Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo said goodbye to Kandis. Tohru was in the kitchen getting something for her trip back. Kandis walked up to Shigure first and shook his hand.
"Well goodbye Shigure" she replied, "Thanks for everything."
"Don't mention it Kandis," he said with a grin, "And hey if you're ever in the area again, don't hesitate to stop by for a visit."
"You can count on it."
"Oh yes. I almost forget" he replied pulling out a book, "This is for you."
"Another one?" she smiled as she held onto it.
"My latest novel. I had Mii get an English translation right away. So that you would have something to read on the plane."
"This is wonderful. Thank you. I haven't finished the other one yet, but I love it. And I know I will love this. Goodbye Shigure."
"Goodbye."
She turned to Yuki and shook his hand.
"Yuki" she said.
"Goodbye Miss Ward."
"Good bye to you too. Oh and thanks for showing me around the school."
"No problem."
She walked over to Kyo and shook his hand last just as Tohru had entered the hall.
"Bye."
"See ya. Oh and hey Kyo."
"Huh?"
"Look out for her for me won't you?"
"Of course" he nodded with a slight grin.
"You guys really do make a cute couple. I hope you never breakup. Oh and be sure to send me an invitation to the wedding."
Tohru turned bright red. As did Kyo.
"Wedding? It's a little too soon to be thinking about something like that isn't it?" Kyo said nervously.
Kandis laughed.
"I love tripping guys up like that. I was just kidding. Goodbye Kyo."
"Goodbye."
"Moron" Yuki mumbled.
"Shut up!"
Tohru and Kandis walked outside and Tohru handed her a bag.
"Here I made you some rice-balls. I know you liked them."
"Thanks this is great" Kandis smiled sadly, "Well Tohru this is it."
"Yea" Tohru nodded.
"You ready to go?" Matt said as he came over.
"Matt what are you doing here?" Tohru replied.
"We're flying back together" Matt said, "All your luggage is in there. Oh and Tohru here. This is for you" he handed her a package.
She opened it up and saw the photographs they had taken the day of the tour.
"Wow thanks" she grinned.
"Yea I got them developed for you. Let's go Kandi" he smiled.
"I'll be right there."
"Okay" he nodded, "Goodbye Tohru" he hugged her.
"Goodbye Matt. Safe trip back."
"Thanks" he said with another smile as he walked towards the limo.
"Isn't he the sweetest?" Kandis said.
"Are you guys seeing each other?"
"Well not officially. But we have talked about it."
"That's wonderful."
"Mhm. Goodbye Tohru. I'll miss you" she embraced her tight.
"I'll miss you too Kandis. But we'll see each other again."
"You better believe it. Until then we can be pen pals. Is that right? Two different countries? Yea. Pen pals. I lost my head there for a minute."
"That's all right. I do that sometimes too."
"Yea. Well Sayonara."
"Goodbye" Tohru grinned as she walked down the path, "Have a safe trip back!" she called as she waved to her.
"Thanks!" she called back.
Tohru smiled as she lowered her hand.
"Mom" she thought, "I really am the luckiest girl in the world."
Authors Note: One more to go!
Next Chapter: Back to Normal life
Pretty self-explanatory!
In a matter of time four weeks had managed to pass since Kandis had been staying with the Sohmas and Tohru. That Saturday she had another scene to shoot and she was helping Tohru with breakfast once more. She sighed and Tohru turned to her in concern.
"What's wrong Kandis?" Tohru asked.
"Oh it's just I know it's almost time for me to leave."
"What do you mean?"
"It's been five weeks. That's how long our stay here was going to be."
"Oh has it really been five weeks? It seemed like it went so fast."
"Sure did. But" Kandis smiled, "All good things must come to an end. Which reminds me. You are coming down to the set aren't you? To watch me?"
"Of course I wouldn't miss it" Tohru grinned.
"I think I have only a few more days to shoot."
Tohru nodded and then they sat down to eat.
About an hour later they arrived at the set. Yuki and Kyo agreed to be there a half hour later. Kintaro approached the girls when they arrived.
"Hey there you two" he replied with a smile, "Kandi guess what? It turns out you have a few more scenes to shoot today and then we're done."
"You mean that's it?" Kandis said in surprise.
"Yep. We leave tomorrow."
"Oh that's great" she frowned a little with her smile.
"You okay?"
"Uh huh. I'm fine" she nodded.
"Okay. I'll see you on the set" he said walking back over to the cameramen.
"Wow. A lot sooner than I originally thought. I haven't even packed yet."
"That's all right" Tohru replied with a smile, "I'll help you pack when we get home."
"You will?"
"Sure."
"Thanks."
"Don't mention it."
Tom Quincy came out of his trailer and directly walked over to the two girls. He smiled as he approached them.
"Mr. Quincy" Tohru said.
"Miss Honda. How are you today? Anything I can get for you? A chair? A drink?"
"No no I'm fine."
"Very good. I have a scene to shoot anyway. See you out there Kandi" he replied as he walked away.
"Looks like he still feels guilty for what happened weeks ago" Kandis observed.
"I guess so."
"Miss Honda" Yuki said as he and Kyo came over.
"Yuki. Kyo."
"Hi guys" Kandis replied.
"Hey" Kyo said.
"You guys are a little early."
"Yea. Well we tried to get here on time."
"Well you guys are in luck. You didn't miss anything and you wouldn't want to. We wrap up today."
"Oh" Yuki said but before he could say anything else Jill came over.
"Speaking of wrap-ups Kandi" she replied, "And Tohru of course, we're having a wrap-up party tonight. Be sure to come. Oh and your friends are welcome as well too Tohru."
"Oh thank you" Tohru nodded as Kandis walked back with her to the make-up trailer.
"Wrap-up party?" Kyo scratched his head.
"You know it's the thing we didn't go to after our play" Yuki answered.
"Oh yea. Dumb thing."
In Tohru's room later that evening the two girls got ready for the party. Tohru was looking in her clothes for the right thing.
"What do you wear to a wrap-up party?" Tohru asked.
"Oh just any simple dress. Nothing fancy" Kandis replied as she put on a pair of earrings that matched the purple dress she was now wearing.
"Oh okay" Tohru nodded as she took out her pale blue one that she had worn a couple times.
Shigure said goodbye to the four of them at the limo. When they had all climbed in he peered inside the door.
"Now don't forget," he said with a grin, "You can stay out as late as you want. Past midnight even."
"What are we Shigure?" Yuki said cynically, "Cinderella."
"No. No of course not" Shigure replied with a mischievous grin, "If you were Cinderella you would look like Saki. Now the prince on the other hand."
He didn't get to finish because Kyo grabbed the door handle.
"Shut up Shigure!" he shouted as he closed it shut.
Shigure just smiled as the car drove away and waved.
They arrived at the wrap-up party just when it was getting started. Everyone was there and having a wonderful time. When they arrived inside the set, where it was taking place, Tom and Matt came over to say hello.
"Hey guys" Matt said with a grin, "Glad that you could make it."
"Of course" Tohru nodded.
"Mr. Sohma" Tom said dramatically, "And Mr. Sohma. I am so glad that you decided to attend. I wanted to apologize to the both of you for my rude behavior."
"That's really not necessary" Yuki grimaced as Tom held up the cup he was drinking even more.
"Oh no, no, no. I was a jerk. And I am terribly sorry. I have decided to give up on that hobby."
"You have?" Kyo raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, I was so embarrassed. I don't want anything more to do with it. So I am going to stick to a more constructive hobby."
"What hobby is that Tom?" Kandis asked.
"Screenwriting."
"Screenwriting?" Tohru replied.
"That's right. I write scripts."
"That's a wonderful hobby," Tohru added with a smile.
"Yes. In fact I have just finished one. You're going to find this extremely amusing."
"We are?" Yuki said.
"Uh huh. I have written a script based on the Chinese zodiac. Since it's not real. Why not make it a movie. Excuse me" he replied as he walked off.
"Uh dad!" Matt called.
"Is he drunk?" Kyo asked.
"Yea just a little" Matt said in a hurry, "Dad!"
"Well that's just great. I think" Yuki replied putting a hand to his head.
"Let's just be glad that he doesn't know the real story," Kandis said.
"Absolutely" Kyo agreed.
"Hey guys" Kintaro replied as he came over, "Having fun?"
"Uncle Kintaro" Tohru exclaimed, "Yes we're having lots of fun."
"That's good. Tohru can I talk to you for a few minutes?"
"Sure" she nodded, "I'll be right back you guys."
"Okay Miss Honda" Yuki said as Kyo nodded.
Kintaro and Tohru walked over to the side of the stage where Kintaro's bag was. He began to rummage in it.
"So what is it Uncle Kintaro?" she asked.
"I have something of yours," he answered turning back around and handing her an envelope.
"Huh?" she looked down, "What's this?"
"Open it up."
Tohru did and was surprised to see a check written out to her.
"I don't understand. What is this for?"
"It's for you. For what you did for me."
"I can't accept this."
"Honey listen" he said with a smile, "Every actor gets paid. That's just the way it works. You did a good job. You deserve to get paid."
"But this is way too much."
"No it's not. It's just right. For everything you've done. Anyway you've missed a lot of work, I figure this will make up for the money. Even more so."
"Uncle Kintaro. I don't know what to say."
"You earned it honey. It's me who is grateful to you."
"Thank you" she said as she hugged him.
"And hey" he added, "If you're ever interested in the movies, you know who to call."
"Oh no" she shook her head with a smile as she pulled away, "This was a one time thing."
"You never know," he said with a shrug of his shoulders.
"I think I'm ready to get back to my normal life" she replied.
"I don't blame you. But the offer will always be there. I guess we won't see each other for awhile."
"I guess not. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too" he embraced her one last time, "You are truly Kyoko's daughter. You know that don't you?"
She smiled as they continued to hug.
Kandis shut another one of her suitcases with a huff.
"Well that's just about it" she replied, "I can't believe it. It's over."
"Me neither" Tohru said with a smile as she folded some clothes and put them in the last suitcase, "Seems like you just got here."
"Yea it does. I'm going to miss you, you little fur ball" she replied stroking Kyoko under the chin, "I'm gonna miss this house. Everything. This place was like a third or fourth home."
"Well you can always think of it as such. And hey think about it this way, going home means you get to see your family."
"Hey that's right" Kandis grinned, "Kintaro said after the movie was done, that I would get a break. I can go visit them in Canada."
"Right. I'm sure they miss you" Tohru nodded with a smile of her own.
Kandis looked around at all the suitcases.
"Well I guess that's everything" she said, "Better get everything downstairs."
"Uh huh."
At the front door Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo said goodbye to Kandis. Tohru was in the kitchen getting something for her trip back. Kandis walked up to Shigure first and shook his hand.
"Well goodbye Shigure" she replied, "Thanks for everything."
"Don't mention it Kandis," he said with a grin, "And hey if you're ever in the area again, don't hesitate to stop by for a visit."
"You can count on it."
"Oh yes. I almost forget" he replied pulling out a book, "This is for you."
"Another one?" she smiled as she held onto it.
"My latest novel. I had Mii get an English translation right away. So that you would have something to read on the plane."
"This is wonderful. Thank you. I haven't finished the other one yet, but I love it. And I know I will love this. Goodbye Shigure."
"Goodbye."
She turned to Yuki and shook his hand.
"Yuki" she said.
"Goodbye Miss Ward."
"Good bye to you too. Oh and thanks for showing me around the school."
"No problem."
She walked over to Kyo and shook his hand last just as Tohru had entered the hall.
"Bye."
"See ya. Oh and hey Kyo."
"Huh?"
"Look out for her for me won't you?"
"Of course" he nodded with a slight grin.
"You guys really do make a cute couple. I hope you never breakup. Oh and be sure to send me an invitation to the wedding."
Tohru turned bright red. As did Kyo.
"Wedding? It's a little too soon to be thinking about something like that isn't it?" Kyo said nervously.
Kandis laughed.
"I love tripping guys up like that. I was just kidding. Goodbye Kyo."
"Goodbye."
"Moron" Yuki mumbled.
"Shut up!"
Tohru and Kandis walked outside and Tohru handed her a bag.
"Here I made you some rice-balls. I know you liked them."
"Thanks this is great" Kandis smiled sadly, "Well Tohru this is it."
"Yea" Tohru nodded.
"You ready to go?" Matt said as he came over.
"Matt what are you doing here?" Tohru replied.
"We're flying back together" Matt said, "All your luggage is in there. Oh and Tohru here. This is for you" he handed her a package.
She opened it up and saw the photographs they had taken the day of the tour.
"Wow thanks" she grinned.
"Yea I got them developed for you. Let's go Kandi" he smiled.
"I'll be right there."
"Okay" he nodded, "Goodbye Tohru" he hugged her.
"Goodbye Matt. Safe trip back."
"Thanks" he said with another smile as he walked towards the limo.
"Isn't he the sweetest?" Kandis said.
"Are you guys seeing each other?"
"Well not officially. But we have talked about it."
"That's wonderful."
"Mhm. Goodbye Tohru. I'll miss you" she embraced her tight.
"I'll miss you too Kandis. But we'll see each other again."
"You better believe it. Until then we can be pen pals. Is that right? Two different countries? Yea. Pen pals. I lost my head there for a minute."
"That's all right. I do that sometimes too."
"Yea. Well Sayonara."
"Goodbye" Tohru grinned as she walked down the path, "Have a safe trip back!" she called as she waved to her.
"Thanks!" she called back.
Tohru smiled as she lowered her hand.
"Mom" she thought, "I really am the luckiest girl in the world."
Authors Note: One more to go!
Next Chapter: Back to Normal life
Pretty self-explanatory!