14/04/96:
Offscreen:
RJs sitting in bar he's had a couple of beers and is halfway through a bottle of Jack Daniel's. This is RJs way of destressing and processing the situation. Because RJ is someone whos able to handle and work his way through complicated and shity situations. But the way he stops himself from cracking and processing everything is by having a drink and an occasional joint.
RJ thinks to himself just when shit is starting to go well for me I get a massive pile of shit put in front of me. Then I'm expected to help the family and be the big brother and Grandson. That's some tough shit to live up to and whos here for me. That's right nobody.
RJ then thinks to himself fuck I've probably had to much drink. As soon as I finish this bottle of Jack I should get back to the ranch. And see what's going on and how everybody is.
Another while passes and RJ finishes his bottle of Jack. He stands up but then out of nowhere he's punched in the face by Olivia's older brother chris. This breaks RJs nose and due to him being pretty intoxicated this drops him on his ass.
RJ wipes the blood from his nose he then says what the fuck chris. If I wasn't drunk right now I'd stand up and kick your ass. Chris says stay the fuck away from them RJ. He then storms out of the bar. RJ stumbles to his feet he then pays for his drinks and he walks out of the bar.
15/04/96:
Offscreen:
RJ wakes up in his old bedroom he checks his clock its eight o'clock in the morning. RJs feeling a bit groggy be doesnt know if its because of the drink or him being knocked on his ass and his nose being broken. Its probably a mix of both. RJ thinks to himself well atleast I got home safe and I didn't make a fool of myself. Because if I did Grandpa would be kicking my ass right now.
RJ gets out of his bed and goes to the bathroom. He freshens himself up and checks his nose. He then gets dressed into some clothes. He walks out of his bedroom and heads downstairs into the kitchen. His grandmother and grandfather are sitting at the kitchen table. His grandfather is reading the paper and his grandmother looks up and sees RJs nose and says what the hell happened.
RJ says well I was at the bar last night having a couple of drinks and thinking things over. I stood up to leave and Olivia's big brother chris knocked me on my ass due to me being a bit drunk and broke my nose. He then said leave them alone or something to that effect I dont fully remember. So it seems like I'm gonna have to pay chris a visit and see what's going on and why he broke my bloody nose.
I can't remember much from last night past a certain point but I certainly hope I never made a fool of myself. But if I have I apologise. His grandfather puts down his paper and says no you never made a fool of yourself. You actually weren't to bad considering how drunk you were by the time you got home. I just dont like that after being in a pretty difficult situation you went and had a drink. It reminds me of your father so cut it out. RJ says yes sir I will.
RJ then says I better go and see Chris and sort this out and then I will quickly go to the hospital so is it okay if I borrow the truck. I assume he's still working for Joe.His grandfather nods and throws him the keys. RJ says I will see yous soon. He then walks out of the house and jumps in the truck. He then drives to the construction yard.
He gets out of the truck and walks into the yard. He sees Chris and he walks up to him. He says Chris this time I'm sober so if you try to punch me I wont have any problems kicking your ass. Chris looks up at him and says is that right. He then gets to his feet and goes to punch RJ in the face. RJ ducks the punch he then punches Chris in the stomach. This makes Chris drop to one knee and gasp for air.
RJ says are we gonna be able to talk or are we gonna carry on this dick swinging contest. Chris says yeah we can talk. He then gets to his feet and he sits down a stack of some planks of wood. He then says christ you can still throw a punch. RJ chuckles he then says so can you he then points at his broken nose.
RJ says I'm just gonna come out with it and say what the hell was that last night. And what are you talking about when you said leave them alone. I may of been drunk last night but I remember that clear as day.
Chris says I really shouldn't of done that just like you I had a couple of drinks and I stirred myself up. That's all I can say you better go and speak to Olivia it's not my place.
RJ says well I guess I better go and speak to Olivia and carry on this wild goose chase. He then Jokingly says if that's okay with you or are you gonna break my nose again. Chris chuckles he then says I was wrong for doing that. I shouldn't of wound myself up and hit you I apologise.
Chris then extends his hand for a handshake and says are we good. RJ shakes his hand and says yes were good as long as you dont try and ruin my good looks again.
Both of them chuckle RJ then hops in his truck and drives to the hospital. He hops out of the truck and goes to the third floor. He walks up to the receptionist and says I'm here to speak to Doctor Jones and then go and see my mother Catherine Stewart. The receptionist smiles at him and says well that's lucky for you because she's currently in checking your mother over.
RJ smiles and says thank you he then winks at her. RJ walks into his mothers room and sees Olivia speaking to his mother. He says Mum I will be in to speak to you in a second I just need to speak to Dr Jones first about a couple of things. Olivia smiles at him and says sure.
They walk out of the room. Olivia smiles at him she then says what the hell happened to your nose come here. She checks on it and says well it hasn't been set right. So I'm gonna have to fix that follow me. She takes him into a room and makes him sit down on a doctor's table.
She then grabs a couple of things. She says now I'm gonna have to break it and then put it back in place. Now this is gonna hurt but I will try and make it as fast as possible. She breaks RJs nose and then puts it back in place.
RJ says thank you but shit that hurt. Their very close to one another and their eyes lock theres obvious sexual tension. Their now nose to nose and they can feel eachothers breath on there faces. Olivia then says should we be doing this. RJ says I'm not really sure but I was suppose to come in here and talk to you about something but now i kinda want to kiss you.
RJ kisses Olivia and she pulls away. She then puts her hands on his face and their nose to nose with one another. She then kisses RJ back and they begin making out. Both of their tongues fighting for dominance. RJ stands up and backs Olivia up into the wall. They continue making out.
RJ takes of his Jacket and throws it onto the table. He then picks Olivia up and she wraps her legs round him. RJ buries his face into her neck and Olivia moans. She then says this is some chat were having.
RJ carrys Olivia onto the table He then takes of his shirt and undoes his belt and pulls down his Jean's. He then pulls down Olivia's pants and then shoves his hand down her underwear she begins to moan and groan.
RJ then goes to pull up her top but she stops him. RJ looks confused he then manages to pull up her top and sees the scar on her stomach. He then thinks to himself that's a C section. Olivia's only twenty one and she has a kid. It then clocks in his head he then thinks my kid.
RJ looks back up at her and obviously the moment has been ruined. And the chances of the high school sweethearts getting back together has gotten really complicated. Both of them lock eyes and you could cut the tension with a knife. RJ pulls back up his Jean's and ties his belt.
He then says so when where you gonna tell me that me and you have a kid together that I dont know about. Now it makes sense why Chris Broke my nose and why install things were a bit more awkward then there should of been.
Olivia's speeches she then says I was gonna tell you will you let me explain. RJ says hell my brains so messed up I dont know Olivia. I come back to Texas to see my family and junkie mother. Then I see the only women I've ever loved.
Then I'm making out with her and I'm gonna make love with her. Then I pull up her top and put all the pieces together and it turns out I have a kid. To be more specific a son or a daugter.
So I need a breather Olivia. I'm gonna go and speak to my mother. Which I'm sure will be an absolutely joyous experience. Then after that can you please come and meet me at Ron's dinner. So we can talk about everything and what's gonna happen.
Because by then I I hopefully would of had time to collect my thoughts. Olivia smiles at him and goes to hold his hand but RJ leaves the room to go and see his mother.
He opens the door and walks into the room and sits down. His mother wakes up and smiles she then says now that I'm with it Just do it because I deserve it.
RJ says well theres not much point in me doing the usual schtick of me losing my temper with you. Because that gets us nowhere apart from both of us being pissed and upset. So I'm gonna try a new tactic to try and get through to you.
By being calm and composed whilst also giving you a reality check. He then says do you want to live or do you want to do die.
His mother is taken back by this she says at the moment no I dont want to live. Because I've lost everything. Me losing everything is my own fault. But what's the point of me living I've failed my kids.
I've failed as a mother I've embarrassed myself. My kids dont like me and I'm addicted to drugs. And sure me and your father were complicated but even he would be ashamed of me.
So yeah at the moment I dont want to live.
Because i think everyone would be better of if I wasn't here. Because I've finally hit rock bottom. RJs eyes fill with tears he then walks up to his mother and wraps his arms round her. He then says are you finally ready to get some help.
Because I would like to see my old mum again from when I was little and I'm sure the others would to. She smiles at her son and says yeah I'm ready to get help and try and change my ways.
RJ says I know you cant make any promises and hell you may stumble a couple of times. But I can tell this time its different. So here's some things to focus on rebuilding your relationships with your kids trying to make up for your past mistakes.
And try and rebuild your life and be the women that you yous to be. He then pauses and says also focus on your second chance to do things different. Because hell I only just found out today myself but your a grandma me and Olivia have a kid that I didnt know about.
His mother is taken back and she says em wow I'm not really sure what to say. But congratulations and that's something else that's good to focus on. Look I'm gonna prove to you and the others that I can change and I truly want to change. RJ smiles and says I know.
Look I gotta get going but i will see you tommorow. And the others will be in to see you soon. RJ walks out of the room and then walks out the hospital and heads to the diner.
