Chapter 4
One Joyous Announcement and One Regretful Incident
Monday July 7 2003
8:30 pm, at Krystal and Babe's 2-bedroom apartment in Pine Valley
Babe is sitting there with JR, and Krystal is working at the Roadside Bar, Babe is getting ready to talk to her father and she is nervous, JR is getting ready to be found by Tad and his father, JR was going to the roadside because Jamie told him Tad is probably going there tonight. Adam is going to be surprised!
Babe – I am so nervous…I get to finally meet my father…but I feel like I already know him!
JR – I am glad for you, and I am glad that Krystal was able to convince him about me, Jamie told me Tad may go to the roadside bar tonight, so I am going there and hopefully I'll run in to Tad, then I'll call my dad and maybe get him to meet me at the roadside…
Babe (pulls JR in for a kiss; they pull away minutes later) I can't wait to meet Tad, and the rest of your family
JR – and I can't wait for you to be introduced to my family, as Mrs. Babe Chandler, and I know that there are some people who are going to be happy that were happy…
Babe – what about your daddy?
JR – Adam will be a kitten after you show him your boss, Babe I want you to know that my love for you is real…so even though I am going to get great pleasure at seeing him combust…I didn't marry you only to stick it to my father, but I assure you with Brooke's influence and you being yourself, he'll get use to this idea and in a few months he won't huff and puff anymore.
Babe – he'll have no choice but to accept me, and our marriage
JR – exactly…cause your not going anywhere
Babe (smiles) we should get going…could you drive me?
JR – you're my wife…you don't have to ask! (He smiles)
Babe – (smiles) but don't come in…not yet! I want to talk to him first
JR – All right…whatever you want!
JR and Babe leave the apartment and JR drops off Babe at David' s, then goes to meet his father and stepfather.
Babe knocks on David's door
David – (he opens it) Hi darling…
Babe – Hi daddy (she gives him a hug) it's so good to finally meet you even though I feel like we've known each other the whole time, it feels like I just went on vacation or something…(they pull away)
David – it does feel like that doesn't it
Babe (looks around and take's it all in) so this is your house…it's large and cozy I like that
David – well it's 3 bedrooms…it's not as large as the Chandler Mansion
Babe – I saw the Chandler Mansion from afar and it looks big…
David – well honey, get use living the life of luxury cause that's exactly what your going to be doing
Babe (smiles) whatever…it's fine with me! As long as I have JR and family and friends surrounding me, I am happy
David (smiles) so this thing with Junior is for real?
Babe – yeah…he burns within me, he is in my heart and soul and I am extremely happy… it's true love and I am so grateful to have finally found him
David (looks in to her eyes, and sees that she has his eyes) okay honey, I wish you and Junior all the best of luck and happiness in the world
Babe – really?
David – yes…
Babe (smiles) oh my goodness thank-you daddy…I am so glad your happy about JR and me, because this is the real deal…we said our vows and were not going to break them
David – good! Because Junior is a decent guy…just don't tell him I said that
Babe – my lips are sealed…
David (smiles and pulls Babe in for a hug) I am so glad that your part of my life, it feels good to finally love someone again…so what do you want to do?
Babe – go on a tour of the town, and find a place to eat I am hungry
David – BJ's Diner is great for a quick and cozy meal, their burgers are excellent
Babe – let's go there
David and Babe leave
Meanwhile At the Roadside Bar
JR walks in and sees Krystal at the bar, he grabs a seat in front of her
JR – hi mom…any sign of Tad yet? Or what about my father?
Krystal – nope, on both accounts (hands JR a Lime and Tonic) enjoy… its on the house (she smiles)
JR – (looks at her) thanks, why am I so nervous?
Krystal – because you haven't spoken or seen him in 2 years…
JR – yeah! That's exactly what it is…I just wish it would go away!
Krystal – it will when you see them, or it will ease down
JR – I am going to tell Tad the truth…but I am going to tell my father Babe and I are still dating
Krystal – okay don't look now but your dad and Palmer just walked in, but no Tad…
JR – (whispers) what? Why? (He pulls off his ring; and puts it in his pocket)
Krystal – (sees him doing this, she whispers) I don't know
JR turns away from Adam and Palmer; Palmer and Adam walk up beside him, and look at Krystal
Krystal – what can I get ya?
Adam – dry scotch
Palmer – I'll have the same
Krystal nods she pours the drinks and hands them to Adam and Palmer; she walks away
Palmer: So, you finally got yours, didn't you? Yeah, whole kit and caboodle, whole ball of wax taken over by Ryan Lavery and Kendall Hart.
Adam: That's not why I called this meeting.
Palmer: And why -- why did you summon me in this God-forsaken hellhole? You know we can't risk being seen together.
Adam: Blame your bigmouth ex-wife for that.
Palmer: Opal? Now what has she done?
Adam: She's shooting off her big wazoo, that's what she's done, and she's blaming me for dragging you into this mess. And we both know very well that you are the one that dragged me into this mess.
Tad: What kind of mess is that, boys? Just how down and dirty are we talking here?
Palmer: I can have you arrested for stalking.
Tad: Take it easy there, Paul Bunyan. This isn't exactly a private club.
Adam: Please, don't you have a job, some actual work that you should be doing?
Tad: Oh, I got plenty that keeps me busy, starting with you two sock puppets.
Palmer: We have nothing to say to you.
Tad: Yeah, I kind of figured that. So how's about I start the conversation rolling and then you two can jump in whenever the mood takes you?
Krystal walks up to Tad, Palmer, and Adam; Tad and her are staring at each other…
Krystal – can I get you boys something?
Tad – rum and coke
Adam – another dry Scotch
Palmer – me too
Krystal – coming right up
Krystal walks away; 1 minute later she comes back and hands them there drink; Tad and Her continue staring at each other; she smiles and bites her lip; he smiles back
Tad – thank –you
Krystal (nods her head and walks away)
Adam: Oh, for Gods sake.
Tad: See, I'm kind of wondering why two titans of industry who normally hate each other's guts would be caught dead throwing back shots together in a toilet like this.
Adam: Hey, watch it. This is my toilet. I mean...I used to own this toilet
Tad: Yeah, there is that. Guess you got homesick for peanuts and stale beer. What's your excuse, Dorothy?
Palmer: I popped in for a quick one on the way home from the office.
Tad: Must've been a hard day at the mill. Then again, there's probably a good reason why you're both dressed up like escapees from a "Monty Python" sketch.
Adam: How we're dressed and what we're doing here is none of your damn business.
Tad: You know, you're absolutely right, Adam. If you want to get dressed up for trick-or-treat as The Village People that is your business. But the rather well known gentleman seen by a lot of witnesses getting off of Palmer Cortlandt private jet not too long ago at the airport is mine. Anybody want to hazard a guess as to who that might be? Adam?
Palmer: Oh, hogwash. I wouldn't let him fuel my plane, let alone ride around in it.
Tad: Yeah, that's what plucked my magic twanger. What in the world could be so devastating to get you two flying the friendly skies together?
Adam: Why don't you pack up your Junior PI kit and go home?
Tad: I am still…a couple box tops shy of a decoder ring, so how's about I just keep throwing out scenarios till you start to sweat? See, I'm a little concerned that recently you two guys got tired of rubbing elbows with the same high-society types and decided to take a little walk on the wild side. Who knew that you were actually arrogant enough and decided to put your heads together and eliminate a threat to society who used to go by the name of Michael Cambias? How am I doing now, Sparky? I'm afraid that one or both of you put the last of the Cambias line in a meat locker.
Adam: So this is what passes for a detective these days.
Palmer: Well, he was on your tail fast enough.
Adam: My tail? I cover my tracks.
Palmer: Oh, please, please. He followed your footsteps here like a learn-to-dance diagram.
Adam: How do you know it wasn't your footsteps he followed?
Palmer: Because I never make mistakes.
Adam: You never make mistakes? Ha! Your entire life has been one big, fat corporate boondoggle.
Palmer: Oh, yeah? Well, who stole Chandler Enterprises right from under your nose?
Adam: It wasn't you!
Palmer: No.
Adam: Not this time, anyway.
Palmer: No…absolutely not. No, I wrote the book on it. I wrote it, and now Lavery and Hart are benefiting from my expertise.
Adam: Well, not for long. Things like this just make me hungry for the next round.
Tad: Oh, would you two just cut it out? Remember me? The guy that might just set you up on a blind date with a lethal injection!
Palmer: Oh, that's ludicrous. You don't have anything on either one of us, no. Why should we risk our twilight years on a murder-one rap?
Adam: No, your twilight maybe, not mine.
Tad: You want to talk about motive? Fine, I got a couple that'll knock your socks off, I'm sure you'll both agree.
Adam: No, we don't agree on anything.
Palmer: No… we don't.
Tad: What about the names "Erica" and "Bianca"? Those mean anything to you woodland types?
Adam: Well, of course.
Palmer: Why shouldn't they?
Adam: Would you --
Tad: Look, I'm not the only person that's going to think this way. Eventually, Derek Frye is going to figure out that the only thing that could get you two old warhorses after the same team is getting rid of Bianca's rapist.
Adam: Damn it!
Tad: You want to start fessing up at this point?
Adam: Damn it. Palmer, I knew it wouldn't work! If a low-volt PI like Tad Martin can figure this out, then every other dimwit in town can figure it out, too!
Tad: So much so that you'd set yourself up as judge, jury, and executioner?
Adam: Neither Palmer nor I, had anything to do with this rapist's demise
Palmer: Which leads me to ask, why are you so interested?
Adam: Yeah, Cambias was no friend of yours.
Tad: No, he wasn't. But I got a couple of friends at Fusion, and it looks like the cops are going to pin this whole thing to Kendall Hart.
Adam: Well, works for me. Blame the wife.
Palmer: Yeah. I've often noted my ex-wives look at me with blood in their eyes.
Tad: Yeah, that's a real mystery, isn't it? There's only one problem -- I don't think Kendall did it. And then there's the little issue of family, namely Petey and J.R. See, like it or not, we're all related. And as much as I might get a chuckle out of it, I don't think it would do your children any good to watch you get carted away.
Adam: Well, then for Gods sakes, why don't you drop it?
Tad: Because I can't. Not when there's a damn good chance that you were foolish enough to leave your woodland fingerprints all over the Cambias condo.
Adam: How stupid do you think we are?
Tad: Well, gosh, Chuckles, I don't know. But if I was able to get you to say something like that after five minutes of 20 questions, I'm betting you're not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I don't enjoy pulling your chain. I'd just like to make sure you don't end up with blood on your hands, all right? And it would be nice if Kendall didn't end up swinging for something she didn't do.
Palmer: Well, you let us worry about that. Meanwhile, you remain, as always, persona non grata.
Palmer stands up and starts leaving
Adam: Where -- where in the hell are you going?
Palmer: Home to wash off some of this atmosphere.
Palmer leaves
Tad: Must be the ensemble, because you two are really touchy. Will you stop that? (Adam starts picking at Tad's bowl of peanuts in front of him) Don't touch my peanut.
Adam: Why, who says?
Tad: Me. I say.
Adam: You? Oh, yeah, what are you going to do about it? Huh? (Adam is up in Tad's Face)
Tad: You know something? (He grabs his shirt) I would love to bury you up to your neck in a septic tank, but you're probably going to be too busy begging for your company back from Ryan and Kendall. How did you manage to do that, huh? How did you manage to lose a multibillion-dollar conglomerate? Unless, of course, you're as bad in the boardroom as you are in the bedroom.
Adam: That's it, that's it. That's it, that's it! I've had enough out of you! (He gets out of Tad's grip; and starts holding up his fists) you want to fight come on Martin show me what your made of…
Tad: You're going to need an oxygen tent by the time… (Adam pushes Tad)
Adam: A big chicken!
Adam clucks; Tad is standing in front of Adam
Adam: Nothing but nuggets!
Tad: Leave my nuggets out of this! If I were you, I wouldn't talk about nuggets if I were dressed like this in a place like this! And if you push me again, you're going to be sorry…I am going to take you to the dock and throw you in the ocean…
Adam: I swim 40 laps every day!
Tad: Oh, yeah? Way to go!
Adam: I can bench-press --
Tad: Tell me about it, Tarzan!
Adam: I can bench-press your weight without breaking a sweat! I'm going to put you down so hard, buddy; I'm not going to break a sweat.
Tad: That's it, somebody call Shady Acres! I'm going to retire this old man!
Adam – (pulls at his shirt) you think you're so smart don't you?
Tad – I am smart
Adam – well if you're so smart…where's my son?
Tad – he was in Italy
Adam – why on earth would he go to Italy?
Tad – because he wanted too…gee! What a hard concept to grasp! (He pushes away Adam's grip on his shirt)
Adam – did you talk to him?
Tad – nope, I figured he would eventually come home by himself…when he was ready!
Adam – why on earth would you do that?
Tad – because if you force him to come home, he'll do the opposite and stay away longer
Adam – that's bull…
Tad – Is it really, do you remember when you told him to stay away from Laurie Lewis…he did the opposite and cut an important Harvard meeting just to spend more time with her.
Adam – that awful girl, I knew she was no good for JR…she didn't fight to keep him, she just gave in and took the Harvard scholarship I offered her
Tad – in your eyes is there ever going to be a girl good enough for our son?
Adam - he is not your son, he was never your son even when you were married to Dixie he wasn't your son, you have no right to call him your son, and yes there will be a girl good enough for JR, but right now he is so young…he doesn't need to be tied down by some floozy
Tad – you would just hate the fact that JR's attention wouldn't be focused only on you, you want JR all to yourself so you can mold him in to a version of you…no wonder you've been barking at everyone for the past 2 years
Adam – that's preposterous…JR is my son…my flesh and blood, I only want what's best for him
Tad – yeah…what's best for him…only when you approve!
Adam – shut up Martin, you're giving me a headache! The sound of your voice is like one hand clapping
Laughing and Pounding
JR – (turns towards them) Man, oh, man. Nothing changes around here. Same old scene But there's no place like home...Right?
Tad and Adam: JR?
Tad: (Adam puts his hand on Tad's Shoulder; cause its like he sees a ghost) What… would you get off me.
Adam: What the devil are you doing here?
JR - I'm grabbing a ringside seat. Is anyone making book on this fight?
Tad: Oh, it's -- no, this isn't a fight.
Adam: Well, no, it wasn't a fight --
Tad: A little contact disagreement --
JR – No explanations necessary. What round is it and who's up on points?
Adam: Why didn't you -- why didn't you tell me you were coming in today? I could've picked you up at the airport.
JR - Well, I'm pretty self-sufficient these days. I can drive and read maps and everything.
Tad: And you -- you look like a million bucks. Oh! It's so good to see you (he pulls him in for a father/son hug) and you're strong as an ox (hands on his shoulders) and you've got a killer tan… Look at this kid.
JR - Well, I wasn't a guest on a yacht.
Tad: I guess that loading ships beats the hell out of joining the gym.
JR - Well, it worked for me, but I wouldn't recommend it for everyone.
Adam: You couldn't have known Tad and I would be here?
JR - No. You're as big a surprise as I am to you.
Adam: Then you just came in here to --
Krystal - Here you go. (Hands him a Guinness)
JR - Ah, thank you
Krystal - Be right back with the rest of your order.
Adam: Well, you're not going to eat the food here, are you?
Tad: Well, I hear the road kill's pretty good.
JR - I'm not eating.
Adam: Good. Then you came in here just to drink?
Has a look of concern; but it disappears just as fast
JR - This is a bar. It's my turn. What are you two doing in this dump, dressed like -- well, not like my father! Well, not since you left West Virginia, anyhow.
Tad: Well, we -- I -- you want to take a shot at this one, Jim-Bob?
Adam: I know you've had a lot of experiences. JR, it was only a matter of years that you had a real problem with drugs and --
Tad: Alcohol.
Adam: Alcohol.
Krystal - Sorry for the wait.
JR - Ah, no problem.
Krystal - Here you are (hands JR a dry scotch and 2 Heineken; he hands them to Tad and Adam; and one for himself)
JR – thank-you…to my homecoming (they drink to that) Ah!
Music plays; Adam and Tad are looking at their son; and just can't believe he came back
Tad: What happened?
JR- Well…I worked on the ship and I went to different ports all over the globe, I met new people, and I learned things about myself and life, and I cleared my head…I needed to get away and it was good that I did because it made me look at my life and all that I wasn't happy with…You know what else helped me see things in a different way, one night when I was docked in Israel, I met this professor at a bar, with some of my friends from the ship…he told me a quote "It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present" (Fabian Linden). When he told me that I realized I needed to listen to what Fabian was saying and change my life so I could gain perspective on what I want for myself for the present and future.
Tad: amazing (he smiles)
Adam: amazing is right! (He also smiles)
Tad – so it was like a spiritual journey you needed to take
JR – yeah! Because the way I was when I left Pine Valley for the first time was bad, then I came back and I was spiraling back in to that person, and I couldn't let that happen…so I left again! (He smiles)
Tad: You look great. You know, you just -- you look great.
JR -Thank you, I feel as great as I look (he laughs) seriously… I have to say I really did miss you crazy people, and it's good to be home!
Adam: This is not home.
JR - What is it about seedy bars? They're the same all over the world.
Adam: So you've been hanging out in a lot of bars, have you?
J.R.: Now, if that's your unsubtle way of asking me if I've been abusing alcohol, relax. I've got a lot better things to do than get drunk, sure there are still temptations but I am still going strong…
Adam: Well, that's a relief. I haven't heard much from you since you ran away.
JR - It was the right move at the right time. I like me a lot more now… I think you will too
Tad: so where were you after you went to Italy?
JR – Tahiti
Tad - You know, speaking of Tahiti, it's kind of interesting. I was almost there about a week ago. We might've run into each other.
JR –Tahiti…On business?
Tad: Uh -- um -- something like that, you know, but there was a problem and we didn't go.
JR - "We"… Oh, Jamie was going to go?
Tad: Uh -- no. No, it wasn't your brother. Anyway, tell us -- tell us some more of your stories… I mean we'll live vicariously through your adventures.
Adam: Yeah, I'm sure you've got a lot of exciting tales to tell.
Tad: Did you take pictures?
JR - A few.
Tad: You know, all those exotic ports of call?
JR - Well, the things I like to remember you can't capture on film.
Tad: Hmm. I think I know what he's talking about.
JR - Wait, wait, wait, I do. I have one picture. It's (pulls it out of his pocket) it's right here.
JR pulls out a picture and shows it to Tad and Adam
Adam: Excuse me?
JR - It's a tattoo.
Tad: Oh.
Adam: Dare I ask of what?
JR - You can ask! Let's just say it was a small souvenir of an exceptional evening.
Tad: Hmm.
Adam: Well, Tad, why don't you get yourself another one?
Tad: Either you want me to leave or buy the next round. Which one is it?
Adam: The former.
JR - Hey, Dad -- whatever you need to say to me, you can say in front of Tad.
Adam: Ok, ok, sure. Three seconds after I saw you again, I started treating you like a little boy. And -- well, you look great son. You look…strong, Independence must agree with you, and I'm really glad you're here. And I'm really sorry that we -- that I got off on the wrong foot again.
JR -Dad, you don't have anything to apologize for, we both butt heads… Now, if you want to try a different approach, go for it, you know? But as for me, I don't let all that old stuff effect me anymore. I think we're going to do ok.
Adam: You're going to stay for a while?
JR - Well, I haven't made any decisions yet.
Adam: Whatever you want, really, it's fine.
JR - I might stay for a while; figure out what I'm going to do next. But as to where that'll lead me, I have no idea.
Tad: You can crash with me as long as you like.
JR - I was actually thinking about staying over at Dads, My old room still available?
Adam: Oh, yes, yes. It -- Winifred had to tidy up a bit, but you can see the floor now.
JR laughs
Adam: But it's exactly as you left it.
JR - Oh, whoa, that's scary…even the posters?
Adam: Every one of them.
JR - Well, in that case, can I redecorate?
Adam: You can do anything you damn well please.
JR - That sounds like a deal.
Adam: It's going to be different this time, son, I swear.
Music plays
JR – so I heard about a murder! Some high-profile guy.
Tad: His name was Michael Cambias, and he got exactly what was coming to him. I'll tell you about it.
Adam: Yeah, well, he can hear all the gory details later. Meanwhile, I'm going to pay the bill so we can get out of here.
Tad: Why? This place is starting to grow on me.
Adam: That's fungus. I want to get J.R. back home, get him settled where he belongs.
Adam Walks away
Tad: So, what's with the Mona Lisa smile?
JR - What, can't I be happy that I am home?
Tad: Oh, I get the feeling there's a little more to the story.
JR - Isn't there always?
Tad: And you don't want to share?
JR laughs and Smiles
JR - I really want to tell you, but I can't when my dad's around cause it's a surprise and why would I take the away from him?
Tad – oh you are very sneaky…you not only have a surprise but you are basking in the fact that your father won't like it…
JR – what! Am I really that translucent?
Tad – even though gramps doesn't like it when I say you're my son, you're my son and I can read you like an open book
JR – well…does that mean that you're on my side?
Tad – as long as you're happy…I am happy!
JR – I am…
Tad – then so am I
Adam walks up to them
Adam: All done.
JR - Dad I brought my car! And Jamie said he was going to meet me; so I'll be home in half an hour…if that's okay with you?
Adam: Whatever you say, son…I'll see you in half an hour
Adam leaves; Tad looks at JR; JR looks at Tad
Tad – Is Jamie really coming here?
JR – I don't think so, unless he hangs out in bars now!
Tad – okay, spill! What's got you so giddy?
JR – well…(looks at Krystal; he spots her) Krystal come here
Krystal walks up to JR
Krystal – what can I get you Junior? (Tad looks at Krystal; he thinks she's beautiful, he wants to know more about her)
JR – lime and tonic…(he looks at Tad) you want something?
Tad – I'll have the same
Krystal - I'll be back with your drinks
Krystal walks away
Tad – so how do you know her name? How does she know about the name Junior?
JR – we met a few weeks ago
Tad – oh really…where?
JR – San Diego
Tad – so you went to San Diego, Then Italy, and Then Tahiti
JR – yes…I quit my job while I was in San Diego
Tad – ah! So what happened in San Diego?
JR – the second night I docked, I couldn't sleep so I went for a walk on the docks and I heard a woman crying
Tad – was it Krystal?
JR – nope! Anyways It was foggy out, and I couldn't see who was crying; so I start walking towards the cries and the fog was lifting, (he starts smiling, and has a far away look in his eyes; Tad notices and smiles) It was a girl my age…I thought she was going to jump…but she told me that nothing could ever upset her enough to take her own life, this girl made me all knotted in the inside, and my heart was pounding so hard, so we got to talking and we spent the whole night just talking and hanging around; we didn't get to sleep till 5 in the morning when I talked to this girl I was able to tell her things, that I couldn't always tell people, I told her all about me every single gory detail, we have no secrets I know everything about her and she knows everything about me…I am in love with this girl, she has found a home in my heart and she isn't going away!
Tad – ah! Sounds so romantic…did you guys become inseparable?
JR – yup…
Tad – so where is this girl that makes you so happy? And how does it involve Krystal?
JR – well this girl is in Pine Valley now…but why not ask Krystal how I know her
Krystal returns from taking orders; she walks up to her son in law and Tad; and hands them their drinks
Tad – how do you know my son? (Looks at Krystal; that gives him a lot of time to put on his ring again)
Krystal – well he's involved with my daughter
Tad – (looks at JR) so the girl, this is her mother!
JR (nods) I want you to meet her
Tad – am I the first person to meet her?
JR – actually 3rd…Jamie already met her; they came to Italy for there trip…and we met up and spent 5 days together
Tad – you and Jamie lied to me…
JR – I wasn't ready to come home, I didn't want to be found yet!
Tad – understandable…
JR – Tad, I am going to introduce her to the family…and she'll be introduced as Babe Carey- Chandler
Tad – did I here that correctly?
JR – (nods) yes…yes you did!
Tad – so…your married…wow!
JR – I didn't rush! I've fallen in love and I wanted to be able to do it right, love someone and spend the rest of your life with that person, and we both agreed…we wouldn't be the way we were when it comes to relationship, and people because it's meaningless, and were tired of it…
Tad – so you decide to get married?
JR – I felt it in my heart, and in my head…if I didn't feel it was right; then we wouldn't have jumped in to marriage so fast! We'd be dating still…
Tad – so you're absolutely sure…that this was a wise decision?
JR – yes!
Tad – JR, I love you and I want you to be happy…and by the sounds of it Babe makes you happy, so I am going to do what your father should do and say "congratulations"
JR – thanks you, and your right…he's not going to say that, he's going to get mad!
Tad – well…yeah! But you know what…if he loves you as much as he says he does, then he'll get used to it and actually be happy for you both, but if not… he's going to push you away and your going to leave again, so I am going to be by your side, and I am going to help you any way I can, so is Brooke, Jamie, and Amanda
Krystal walks up to them
Krystal – Tad, we haven't been properly introduced…I am Krystal Carey
Tad – Tad Martin, JR's stepfather and Jamie's father
Tad and Krystal shake hands and feel a spark; Tad looks in to Krystal's eyes, and Krystal looks in to Tad's eyes; they stare at each other for a few minutes; Krystal bites her upper lip; they let go
Krystal – you have raised fine boys
Tad –Thank-you I am very proud of them both
JR gets ready to leave
JR – so my father is probably waiting for me…I think I am going to take off
Tad – it's 10:30, time sure does fly when your having fun…I should be going also
JR – I'll talk to you tomorrow morning
Tad – okay son…
Krystal –bye Junior
JR – bye Krystal…
JR leaves the bar; Krystal and Tad look at each other
Tad - if you don't mind! Krystal… I think we should get to know each other; I would like to make plans with you!
Krystal – well…I would like that too Tad! You can take me out tomorrow night! I don't have to work
Tad – excellent! I am looking forward to it!
Krystal – so am I
Tad – good night Krystal, I'll pick you up at 8 sharp!
Krystal – good night Tad, I'll see you at 8 o'clock
Tad walks out of the bar; Krystal is smiling
15 minutes Chandler Mansion 10:50 pm
JR looks around; the mansion and opens the gate
JR – it still looks like a haunted mansion
He parks his car; and turns it off he steps outside and looks at it all and takes it all in; he remembers memories of the good and bad. He walks to the front door and stands there, he puts his hand on the knob and turns; it opens…he opens the door wider and steps in…he looks around the mansion, and is thinking it really doesn't look all that different…except it's more of his father's style, he shuts the door and locks it…
JR – (in his head) wow! It's weird walking in this house…but it feels good! (He puts his ring on his right hand; and walks in to the living room; looking around; Adam sees him doing this)
Adam – It probably feels foreign… being in this house again after so long?
JR – yeah! I've been living in motels, and there so small compared to the "la casa de Chandler"
Adam (laughs) House Of Chandler…what a perfect way to put it!
JR (smiles) I thought so…so what are you still doing up?
Adam (he puts his book down and takes off his glasses) I wanted to make sure you got home okay! And I wanted to make sure I wasn't dreaming; that your really here…
JR – well I am fine, and you weren't dreaming
Adam is staring at his son; smiling
JR – why are you looking at me like that?
Adam – because I am so happy your back, and I am just looking at how much you've changed over the past 2 years, you look very grown up and a lot more happier…It makes me happy to see you like this!
JR – well I am staying like this…and I feel very grown up, and happier
Adam – good! Cause I like the way we are right now…less "butting of the horns" if you know what I mean?
JR – so do I…It's good to be home! I hate to say it but I've missed Pine Valley
Adam – (smiles) come sit son… (He points to the couch across from him)
JR – (JR grabs a water bottle) do you want one?
Adam – I am still drinking my tea
JR – by the way (he hands him a piece of paper) it's the new code for the gates; I realized you haven't changed it since I left
Adam – you love doing that…so I thought that I would let you continue doing it! Why break tradition?
JR – (sits across from Adam; and starts laughing) makes sense!
Adam (laughs)
JR - so how was Pine Valley without me?
Adam – uneventful is the right word…
JR – I hear that your bite finally became worse then your bark while I was gone…
Adam – what can I say…people became intolerable!
JR – or you missed me, because all you have is me…
Adam – that too…
JR – well I missed you too, but I need to give you a heads up…
Adam – about what…
JR – well…while I was docked in San Diego I met someone
Adam (looks at him) so you met someone that's fine…tell me about him
JR – it's not a him…it's a her
Adam – you met a girl…okay! What does that mean?
JR – it means…she's my girlfriend and she lives in Pine Valley with her mother
Adam – how serious are you two?
JR – very serious…you know how you feel about Brooke, well I feel that for this girl…
Adam – really! What's her name?
JR – Arabellea Carey
Adam – that sounds upper class…is she wealthy?
JR – well…no…
Adam (gets a look of hate in his eyes) I don't like her…I don't trust her
JR – Dad, listen she is not the kind of person you think she is…she isn't Laurie Lewis, she's not going to roll over if you bark at her too, she is her own person and she knows what she wants and she's never going to give me up
Adam – son…I act like this because I've learned you should never trust anyone!
JR – well I am very serious about this girl, and if you feel the need to brand her as the enemy then go ahead…but remember keep your friends close…keep your enemies closer! So that means you'll have no choice but to see a lot of her, and I couldn't be more happier about that…good night Dad!
JR gets up and walks up to his bedroom; which has posters of bands he loved 2 years ago, and he realized that person he was 2-3 years ago is no longer him…he tears down the posters; he gets in to his blue pajama pants and a t-shirt, he then puts his wedding band on his proper hand and finger; he brushes his teeth and tries Babe's cell
Babe's voice – Hi you've reached Babe Carey…leave a message after the beep
BEEP
JR – hello wife…so I guess you're still out with David; I told Tad about you, and I told my dad were dating…call me when you get this…even if you think I am asleep, call me! I miss you and want to talk to you! I love you
JR hangs up; he lies in his bed in the dark and plays with his ring; he is thinking about how much he actually likes being back
11:15 pm
Babe is at Panache; she meets a girl named Kat, who looks to be about her age; they drink and get to talk, and end up at a party
12:09 am
Kat left her to go with some guy…Babe is still drinking and decides to walk on the beach; but by now she is plastered; she walks and trips on some guys feet she falls and spills her drink all over him; she starts laughing…
Jamie – (drunk; and talking loud) hey watch it buddy, (he looks at the person that spilt beer all over him; but the image is blurry and it's too dark; except he can tell it's a girl)
Babe – (laughing; kind of has a low voice) sorry…I didn't mean too
Jamie – (starts laughing) never mind (he gets up and starts stripping down)
Babe – (stops laughing) what are you doing?
Jamie – I am getting cleaned off
Babe – (in her head; who the hell is this guy; it's too dark to tell; and he's kind of fuzzy) your insane!
Jamie – (Jamie is naked and in the water) are you coming?
Babe – I can't…
Jamie- why are you scared?
Babe – no…
Jamie – then I dare you to come in to the water; I won't bite
Babe – yeah…right!
Babe starts walking away
Jamie – wait! Please…
Babe – why?
Jamie – cause I like talking to you, I want to know more about you!
Babe – I don't know where you think this is going…but it's not going anywhere!
Jamie- friends…that's all!
Babe – fine…friends! But I am keeping my bra and panties on!
Jamie – fine!
Babe (gets undressed; she sees Jamie looking; she stops) stop looking!
Jamie turns around; Babe walks in to the water; and swims over to him; she sits there they stare at each other but are still too drunk to make each other out!
Jamie – so are you new to town?
Babe – yeah!
Jamie – cool…
Babe – you lived here all your life?
Jamie – yup…
Babe – nice…
Jamie – I like it…
Babe – I am getting cold; are you clean yet?
Jamie – yeah! Fine come on I'll get you a drink!
Babe and Jamie get out and put on there clothes; Jamie and Babe get more drinks…they drink them and are so bombed now, there slurring, and falling on each other; there on the ground; Jamie pulls Babe in for a kiss, she stands there and doesn't know what to do; she kisses back then pulls away
Babe – stop…I can't do this
Jamie – what? Why? (He kisses her)
Babe – please…don't kiss me again
Jamie pulls her in for a kiss she doesn't pull away; he continues; Jamie and her pull away
Jamie – do I stop?
But before Babe could answer; Jamie's lips are on her's and is kissing her again; Jamie leans her back while he's kissing her; it's get more passionate and he starts removing her top; it gets more heated; and they end up having sex on the beach
Tuesday July 8 2003
4:05 am it's raining
Babe feels drips of water on her; she wakes up and her head is pounding and she feels sick; she feels an arm on her; she smiles thinking its JR but when she looks at who's arm that is; she starts crying…her body starts shaking Jamie wakes up; also with the same symptoms…he smiles till her sees her crying; she is playing with the rings on her finger.
Jamie – holy shit! Babe (he starts freaking out; he puts on his boxers and his shirt; then his pants; Babe sits there cradling herself; crying)
Jamie – oh god! Babe what the hell did we do?
Babe – I don't know…but by the looks of it…(she has tears down her eyes)
Babe puts on her clothes; and starts rocking back and fourth again with tears coming out of her eyes
Jamie – we used protection right?
Jamie checks his wallet and notices the condom is gone; he looks all around to see if he finds it; he sees a garbage can a few inches away; he gets up and almost falls cause he's still dizzy he sees the used condom; he walks up to Babe again.
Jamie – good…but not good! We still…what are we going to tell JR?
Babe – I can't lie to him…I love him; I need to tell him the truth! I haven't lied to him yet! I am not about to start…
Jamie – I'll come with you…
Babe – no! I need to tell him alone, please just take me home!
Jamie – fine!
Jamie and Babe get in Jamie's car; they drive to Babe's place and are silent the whole way there; she gets out of the car; and slams the door closed; she walks upstairs and goes in to her apartment and gets showered; and brushes her teeth; and changes clothes; she sits on the couch and cries again, she calms herself down; but still has tears falling out of her eyes; she picks up her cell phone; listens to Jr's message and has more tears falling; she calls JR…It's 5:30 am
JR – Babe…
Babe – hi baby, did I wake you?
JR – yeah! But I told you to call me when you got this message!
Babe – I just got it, my cell phone was charging still
JR – are you still at your mom's?
Babe – yeah! Want to meet me?
JR – sure…
Babe – okay, good!
JR – I'll be there in a bit!
Babe – all right!
JR – I love you babe…
Babe – (tears are getting worse; she chokes up; he doesn't here it though) me too…
They hang up; 10 minutes later; JR knocks on Babe's door he's soaked but doesn't care; she opens it and sees her husband she starts crying again; she walks away; JR follows her and closes the door; he holds on to her
JR – why are you crying? Aren't you happy to see me?
Babe – yeah…
JR pulls Babe in for a kiss…she pulls away
JR – what's going on?
Babe – I don't deserve you!
JR – what? (Looks worried) Why not?
Babe – I have to tell you something important and your not going to like it!
JR looks scared and Babe is still crying
Babe – when I first met you…I knew that you are the only one I will ever love…I knew that it was fate that brought us together, and I know you're my soul mate…you put your trust in me to not let you down, but I did let you down!
JR (his eyes are glassy; he looks really scared) how?
Babe – after I went to see my dad; after we spent a few hours together, he took me to Panache because he said a lot of people our age hang there, I met a girl named Kat…and we hung around and drank for a few hours; then we went to a party; and still drank…she left me to go hook up with this guy, I started walking on the beach and I tripped, I met a guy we talked and then we drank then I don't remember what happened but I woke up this morning…
JR (is almost in tears) are you saying what I think your saying?
Babe – I was naked; he was naked; I thought it was you…but when I saw whom the arm belonged too; I freaked out and there was a used condom
JR (falls back on the couch) did you know him?
Babe (nods)
JR (gets worried) do I know him?
Babe (nods)
JR (hyperventilates and has a tear fall out of his eye; he controls himself) who was it?
Babe (shakes her head)
JR – who was it Babe?
Babe - …
JR – all right I'll guess? Was it my father?
Babe – hell no…
JR – my stepfather…he's quite the cad!
Babe (shakes her head no)
JR – shit…that leaves one person (JR stands up and is pacing he's freaking out)
Babe – I am so sorry JR, It was a major mistake! And I regret it, because the last thing I wanted to do was hurt you the same way everyone else has hurt you…
JR – it was a major mistake…you regret it! Thanks that really helps!
Babe – listen…I know you want to kill me right now, but please listen! I have never lied to you, I have been honest with you about everything, I am not going to start lying to you now…we were both drunk and I wish it never happened and I could take it back, because If I hurt you it would kill me. I didn't plan it!
JR – I have to get out of here
JR leaves and it starts poring harder; Babe starts crying; JR gets in his car and drives around for an hour in a half; till he ends up at BJ's he calls Tad and asks him to meet him there.
BJ's diner 7:30 am
JR is sitting on a bench seat in the corner; a waitress walks up to him
Waitress – what can I get you?
JR – green tea; X-large in a to go cup
Waitress – will that be all?
JR – yeah! Thanks
Waitress – $2.15
JR hands her the money, the waitress walks away; JR thinks about everything - - JR's Head
(Babe's voice) I am looking for an everlasting love, and I don't want to give my heart away to a man who isn't worthy of it.
(Babe's voice) I have never met a man; who wanted a commitment like you do!
(JR's voice) Looks like we should stick together then!
(Babe's voice) that sounds like a good idea
(JR's voice) I may have found my match in you Babe not to mention a real romance…
(Babe's voice) and I know you're the real deal for me JR, and I am so grateful to have met you!
The waitress puts the tea in front of him; he says Thank-you; he goes back to thinking
(JR's voice) Arabellea Carey…Will you make me the happiest man in the world by becoming my wife?
(Babe's voice) Yes…Yes Adam Chandler Jr, I'll marry you!
(Both of their voices together) I invite you to share my life. I promise always to respect your needs. I will endeavor through kindness, unselfishness and trust to achieve the warm rich life we now look forward to. To this end I call upon all present to witness that I take you to be my lawful husband/wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health while we both shall live.
(Minister) I know pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Adam Chandler Jr, you may kiss…
Tad walks up to JR and looks at him; he is staring awfully hard at the spot in front of him but his thoughts are somewhere else, his eyes are very glassy and a dark blue color like they are when he's usually hurt and angry, he looks like he's ready to break down in tears. Tad sits in front of him, JR doesn't move, Tad puts his hand on JR's arm; JR jumps…he looks at Tad!
JR – how long have you been sitting here?
Tad – not that long…
JR – oh! Thanks for coming…
Tad – it's my pleasure…so what's up?
JR – not too much…
Tad – how about you drop kick the lie to Pluto! And tell me why you look like you want to cry?
JR – does it really look like that?
Tad – on a scale of 1 to infinity, I think it's infinity…
JR – well…if you want to know what's wrong, give your other son a call! I think he'd be able to give you the answer you're looking for!
Tad – why would Jamie have the answers I am looking for?
JR – (is silent)
Tad – (pulls out his cell phone; dials Jamie's number) James, meet me at BJ's right now…bye!
Tad hangs up the phone; JR drinks his tea; it's thunder and lightning out; and raining pretty hard. He is still thinking of all he's been through with Babe; Tad stares at him…10 minutes later Jamie walks in to the diner, and Tad sees him; Jamie looks at Tad and sees JR in front of him, Jamie shakes his head and runs out; Tad shouts "Jamie" and follows him outside.
Tad – where are you going?
Jamie – away…(JR walks up to them)
Tad – get back here and tell me what's going on?
Jamie – I can't…
JR – you can't…you can't, I am going to kill you (he runs up to Jamie and punches him in the mouth; Jamie hits him back and there on the ground fighting; Tad pulls JR off of Jamie and holds him back)
Tad – one of you better tell me what the hell is going on!
JR – let go of me…
Tad – no…
JR – why?
Tad – because by the looks of it; your ready to beat your brother to a bloody pulp
JR – he's no longer my brother…he's dead to me!
Tad – what the hell did I miss?
JR – come on James; tell Tad why I want to kill you…
Jamie – I was drunk! I am so sorry…
Tad – what are you two talking about?
JR – (Jamie is silent) what…at a loss for words? Fine! I'll tell him…
Tad – good! Were finally getting out of this dead end!
JR – oh! Well it seems your son here, got so fucking drunk, that he ended up sleeping with my wife (his eyes are forming tears) isn't it great…my brother, the only person I have ever been able to trust with everything…stabs me in the back and sleeps with Babe.
Tad – (he looks shocked) What!
JR – did I stutter? He slept with my wife…I think I am going to be sick! (He pushes Tad off him; and walks around and looks at the sky the rain is pouring down on them)
Jamie – We were drunk…we didn't know it was each other; and if we did everything would be like it was before all this stuff happened, it was an accident…
Tad – (looks at Jamie) so it's true…
JR – would I lie? God…I love her, would I make up a lie that is making me physically sick…I love her so much…why would I say that she cheated on me and especially with my brother…the one person I could always count on! Would I lie just for laughs?
Jamie – JR…
JR – no shut up before I really kill you…I can't believe this, all my life every fucking time I am happy…something screws it up and I am back to being miserable, for 3 friggen years I have tried to be happy! Then one night I finally get cut a break, I meet the woman I love; the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with…then here's the kicker I have my brother stand up at the alter with me, because it was important he was there…now I am back to square one!
Tad – listen JR…son! You have to tell me everything so I can help you through this
JR – this isn't fair!
Jamie – JR…we didn't know what we were doing!
JR – isn't it…you didn't know who you were doing?
JR walks up to his car
Tad – (looks at Jamie) will talk about this later; I need to help him before he does something stupid…
Jamie – yeah…fine…whatever! (He gets in his car; and drives away)
Tad runs after him, he opens the passenger door and gets in…JR drives away. JR drives to the highest mountain point…and parks his car; he gets out, and it's still raining and there's still thunder and lightning…it's dark out.
Tad – you think were high enough?
JR – no…but this will do! (JR stands in front of Tad; and looks him in the face) Tad, I need you to wake me up from this nightmare…I need you to make it so this never happened! Please Tad!
Tad – I am so sorry son, you know if I could I would; but I can't…
JR – please…(he starts crying; he falls in to Tad's arms; Tad comforts him)
Tad – it will get better as time goes on; after awhile it won't sting as much…I need you to tell me the whole story
JR (calms himself; and talks while he wipes away tears) I went to see Babe this morning, and when she opened the door to me she started crying. I asked her "why she's crying? And isn't she happy to see me?" She says "Yeah"; I pull her in for a kiss and she pulls away; she said, "She doesn't deserve me!" I said "what? Why not?" She then said she needs to tell me something and I wouldn't like it! I then say you're scaring me! Then she says "When I first met you I knew you were the only one I will ever love" (he takes a breath cause he may start crying) She also said "I knew that it was fate that brought us together" and "I know you're my soul mate…" a tear falls down his cheek "you put your trust in me to not let you down, but I did let you down" I asked her "how?"
Tad – what did she say?
JR – after she went to see her dad he drove her to Panache because he wanted her to make some friends, she met this girl…they sat and drinked and talked they found out about a party, and they went! The girl left with some guy; Babe walked to the beach, she tripped over Jamie; not knowing it was Jamie cause it was dark; and she was wasted; they talked and drank more; This morning at 4; she wakes up in his arms; and she's hung over but happy because she thought it was me…but it wasn't and she freaked out! And there was a used condom!
Tad – oh son…I am so sorry!
JR – I asked her if she knew him, she said "yes!" Then I asked her if I knew him, she said "yes" I said "who was it" I knew who it was; I don't know how! But I knew! Babe didn't answer me! I yelled, "Who is it" Babe didn't answer so I said, "ok, I'll guess," I said "Adam" she said "Hell no" I said "My stepfather…he's quite the Cad"
Tad – Thanks son…
JR – I'm sorry…but am I wrong?
Tad – nope…but not so much these days!
JR – Babe shook her head "no!" I said "Shit! That leaves one person" I stand up and freak out; and pace the same spot. She said, "I am sorry JR, it was major mistake and I regret it, because the last thing I wanted to do was hurt you the same way everyone else has hurt you" I said "It was a major mistake, you regret it? Thanks…that really helps!"
Tad – what else?
JR – she said "listen…I know you want to kill me right now, but please listen…I have never lied to you I have been honest with you about everything, I am not going to start lying to you now. We were both drunk, and I wish it never happened, and I could take it back, because if I hurt you, it would kill me. I didn't plan it!" I told her I needed to leave; so I left and drove around for an hour in a half; and called you.
Tad – I need to know what you feel other then hurt/anger?
JR – I feel betrayed, but I also know Babe wasn't lying about anything she said to me…because she has never once lied to me…I also love her so much but it hurts just as bad…I want to believe we can work this out! I need to believe it, because she means so much to me and the thought of us not sharing a life together…scares me! What am I suppose to do, forgive and forget…I wish it were that easy, but the thought of them having sex! I fear that every time I touch her; I 'ill see them!
Tad – I understand what your feeling…it was like that for Dixie and I, but we knew our love for each other would help ease the pain, we would both forgive but not forget…we needed to gain each other's trust before we could continue our relationship. If you know Babe is the only woman for you, then I forbid you to let her get away! As of that Jamie thing…don't worry what they had was meaningless, and didn't symbolize pure love, and romance; Babe and you have meaning…when you guys make love; it's not the same as what Jamie and Babe shared, your important to her; so yours was the true symbolic act of love…
JR – you sound like a preacher…
Tad – I could never be a preacher…I am not pure enough for saint hood!
JR (laughs) Thanks Tad; you've really helped! (He gives Tad a manly hug; they pull away) if you could do me a favor and keep me crying under wraps… that'd be great!
Tad – sure…but even the strongest manliest man, needs to cry sometime! There's nothing to be ashamed of!
JR – I know…come on! I need to go see my wife and discuss our future…
Tad and JR get in the car; they drive back to BJ's; JR drops him off and drives towards Babe's place, it stopped Raining but it's still foggy out! He gets out of the car; and goes in to the building and knocks on Babe's door
Babe (opens the door) JR…
JR (walks in and sits on the couch; he starts playing with his ring) I'm sorry I left like that and yelled at you…
Babe (sits in front of him on the coffee table) your not allowed to apologize, you did nothing wrong! You were allowed to react like you did…
JR – Babe…I need you to listen to me, I think we need to figure out stuff…I think we need to take a break! I need to figure out what I am going to do…to be able to make us work!
Babe – I understand that…heck! I get that! Because I am a mess, I need to help myself before I truly destroy myself…I need to go to AA meeting…I also need time to think about what I did, and to figure out ways that will allow you to trust me again!
JR – you got to do, what you got to do!
Babe – It's good that were taking a break! But I need to know is there a future for us?
JR – I am not sure…but I do know, that I pray there is! Because the thought of life without you…it kills me!
Babe – all right!
JR – listen…I am doing this break thing…because I need to see if I can get over this, so everything will be great again
Babe – listen baby…what me and you have is love, what me and you share is important to me…you are the only man in my past, and well present…who knows how to take care of me, you know what to do…you know what I like, and you're the only one who can stare in to my eyes and read my soul…I know this sounds really cheesy and mushy! But it's true! We share love…Jamie and I it was just meaningless sex, like the kind I wanted to stop having! I don't even remember any of it…but with you, and me I could never ever forget what you make me feel…what it means to both of us.
JR – Since I first met you…I knew that you could also read my soul, and when we first made love, I knew you were the only one I wanted to make love to for the rest of my life, and you're the only I felt I could make love to you, and not worry about protection…other then the birth control patch.
Babe and JR look at each other; they stare in to each other's eyes
Babe – listen to me…(she holds out her hands and JR puts his hands in hers) I am going to prove to you, that you can trust me…I am going to show you that your able to be happy and stay happy…I am going to beat all odds and prove to the universe that you and I belong with each other…always and forever…from now to eternity. I am going to go and make myself the person who was worthy of all you have to offer, and I am going to come back…were going to be happy and where going to have our children, and live out all our dreams and wishes.
JR – all right…if you need me for anything, I'll be there!
Babe – (smiles) okay… am I still a Chandler?
JR – Yes!
Babe – good! But I still would like to take a break. You know if the tables were turned, I think I'd handle this like you are…
JR – okay…I'm sure you would…I should get going!
Babe – ok…bye JR
JR – bye Babe…(he walks out of the apartment; he closes the door behind him)
Babe stands at the door
Babe – bye baby…(she puts her hand against the door)
Babe/JR (whisper) I Love You Always and Forever
JR walks downstairs; he goes to the mansion…and sneaks in through the tunnels, he walks in his room and locks the door; he grabs his cell and puts his phone on silent, he decides he doesn't want to leave his room till Babe and him are good again!
6:50 pm
Krystal walks in to the apartment and here's dresser doors slamming from Babe's room; she walks in to her daughters room and sees a big duffle bag open on her bed; Babe is filling her doors with clothes…Krystal sits on Babe's bed, and is silent thinking Babe will say something.
Krystal – moving back home?
Babe – yeah!
Krystal – for how long?
Babe – as long as it takes!
Krystal – does this have to do with Junior?
Babe – nope… it has to do with me! I need to re-evaluate my life again!
Krystal – okay…and your welcome to stay for as long as it takes!
Babe – thank-you…
Krystal – so what is part of the re-evaluation process?
Babe – AA meetings on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 7:30 in Chester
Krystal – are you sure…
Babe – Yes! JR and I are taking a break! And I need to stop drinking because every time I drink I hurt myself…we both need time to figure out what we want to do…
Krystal – so you're really sure about this…
Babe – yes! I need to do this, and I need your support!
Krystal – okay baby doll…good luck!
Babe – thanks momma…
Krystal - I love you…
Babe – I love you too…
They hug and pull away; Babe leaves the house 7:05 pm; she gets in Krystal's car and drives to Chester, Pennsylvania; which is 25 minutes away; she arrives there at 7:25 pm
Wednesday July 9 2003 9:30 am
JR knocks on Krystal's door and is holding a tray of coffees; Krystal opens the door and smiles; he walks in and hands Krystal her coffee
Krystal – thanks Junior (she hugs him and pulls away)
JR – (nods) Babe in the shower?
Krystal – she'll be right out!
JR – I just can't stay away…is it weird that were on a break; but I still want/need to see her?
Krystal – nah…but if you do it everyday, you guys may just need to take away the break!
Babe – momma…(she walks in and sees JR; she smiles and walks up to him; he hands her a coffee) thanks…what are you doing here?
JR – I couldn't stay away!
Krystal – I got to get to work! I love you peanut! You too Junior (she hugs them both; and leaves)
Babe – but baby…you should stay away! Were on a break we need to figure out stuff and its easier if were apart!
JR – I know…but it's hard!
Babe – I know it is!
JR – I'll make a deal with you…you let me take you out for breakfast, and then I'll stay away till the break is over!
Babe – (looks at JR; he smiles this irresistible smile; Babe smiles) deal…
JR – lets go; do you have your purse?
Babe – nope, it's in my room!
JR – I'll get it (he walks in to her room and picks up her purse he looks to see that she has everything; she does so he closes it, he walks up to Babe who happens to be in the doorway, he hands her the purse)
Babe - didn't your momma ever tell you, it's rude to look in a lady's purse?
JR – of course…but that's usually meant for strangers, you are not a stranger…you're my wife! (He smiles)
Babe – that's true! (JR walks to the door; Babe follows; they walk out in the hall; Babe locks the door)
Babe walks to JR's car; she opens the door and gets in; she puts on her seatbelt; JR follows suit
JR – you ready? Where do you want to go?
Babe – your choice?
JR – all right
He thinks about it; and chooses McKay's because they had the first dinner there as a married couple in Pine Valley; JR starts the car and drives. JR and Babe are talking; and Babe starts playing with the radio, it feels like nothing happened to them!
Babe – did you know for the 7 years I lived in San Diego, I was taking dance classes with my babysitter who owned a dance studio, and won trophies and was in competitions…here name was Helen Rae Mercier, I use to sit in her studio everyday from after school to bed time…and I'd watch and try to follow the steps. I'm a pretty good dancer now because of her.
JR – really…
Babe – Yes…when we left we stayed in touch but she died 6 months later
JR – I am sorry…
Babe – she was like a grandmother to me, and a mother to momma
JR – well…your actual grandmother died when your mom was a teenager; it makes sense that Mrs. Mercier would be those things to the both of you…
Babe – yeah…I think this song, made me think of her…I've danced to it a few times!
JR – I've been playing the piano since I was 5, I stopped playing when I hit grade 10
Babe – really…so which are you? Cool bad boy or cool nerd?
JR – I guess I am both (he laughs)
Babe – I can write with my right and left hands!
JR – I have weather eyes…my eyes change color with the change of the weather/ or my emotions
Babe – yeah! I noticed that…
JR – different shades of blue, and 2 shades of green
Babe – they were a medium - light green when we met!
JR – there were medium dark blue when we got married!
Babe – and when I told you…they were clear blue!
JR – my eyes are weird…I don't know who I inherited it from?
Babe – your eyes are beautiful…I could get lost in them for hours…
JR – yours are also…that medium dark green, they perfect and very mesmerizing
Babe – I like this…
JR – me too…
Babe – it feels like nothing is wrong!
JR – but we both know there is…
Babe – I know…I need to know one thing! Do you forgive me?
JR – yes…because I know you didn't sleep with him to hurt me! But it still hurts…I am glad you told me the truth, and I thank-you, because it shows me your serious about us, and about making us work!
Babe – so am I
JR – where here…
Babe looks at the name on the restaurant
Babe – McKay's
JR – you said it was my choice!
Babe – I am happy…I love their cheese sticks
JR – (laughs) so do I
Babe – and I love this place and the memories that come with it!
JR – ah! So you know why I chose this place!
Babe – of course I do!
JR parks the car; they walk in to the restaurant and get seated
1 hour in a half later
11:10 am
JR drops Babe off at home; he walks her to the door
JR – thank-you for letting me take you out for breakfast
Babe – no problem…I had fun
JR – now I'll stay away…for however long it takes, but remember I'll be missing you like crazy
Babe – me too, but this is what we need!
JR – bye
Babe – bye (Babe pulls JR in for a kiss; they pull away minutes later)
JR – why did you do that?
Babe – cause my husband hasn't kissed me in so long…and it's technically a good bye kiss
JR – alright…bye sweetheart
Babe – bye darling
JR turns around and leaves; he goes to the mansion
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