MOONLIGHTING

PART 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOU

THE SCENE OPENS As Maddie and David arrive in Philly exhausted and worn out because the kids were cranky the entire six-hour flight and laid all over them never giving them a break. Richie slept the whole flight so he's refreshed and feeling fine. David Sr. and Stephanie meet them outside the airport with the car and they head to the house. Along the way they pass places that David points out to Maddie.

David: (Points.) See that pizza place? I worked there for two summers and Richie worked at the video place next door - remember that Rich? Free pizza and movies all summer - had to be the greatest, right?

Richie: Best couple summers of my life. The whole gang hung out there - I don't think we had any other customers.

David: (Points to another building.) I worked over there at Mr. Floyds car wash one summer too – that was a fun time, we'd get all the girls out in the road in white t-shirts waving cars in…

Maddie: Why doesn't that surprise me?

David: (Points.) Oh! And over there, I almost forgot, that roofing job we did, eh Richie?

Richie: That was one hot summer – hardest job I ever worked.

David: Nothing a cold beer couldn't fix at the end of the day…then I worked out at the fair grounds and ran the tilter-whirl, mowed lawns, did construction.

Maddie: Is there any job you didn't do?

David: I'm a Jack-of-all-trades honey. (Points.) Oh! There's the old school yard - we played ball there every Saturday morning. (David pretends to pass a ball to Richie)

Richie pretends to catch it and throw a basket.

Richie: The Addison swish.

David makes sounds like a crowd is cheering.

Soon they arrive at the house in the old neighborhood. They get out of the car and start unloading their luggage, which David Sr. brings inside. Right away two guys run up excited to see David and Richie.

Paulie & Ralphie: AD-Man! T.C.!

David & Richie: Paulie! Ralphie!

The guys hug and pound each other on the back.

Paulie and Ralphie stick a beer in each of their hands and then eye up Maddie.

Paulie & Ralphy: Whoa Whoa!

David puts his hands on their chests and backs them up.

David: Easy, easy guys, this is my wife, Maddie. Have some respect.

The boys treat Maddie with the ultimate respect and Paulie leans on David's shoulder.

Paulie: How the hell did you get her to agree to marry you?(To Maddie) Maddie? Why would you marry a big ape like him?

Maddie: (Pats David on the chest) See? Even your friends agree with me - you are an animal! (Gestures to the kids) oh and these are our two little monkeys - Aidan and Lily.

Paulie: (Waves to the kids) So Dave. You think if I moved out to California I could bag myself a broad like this?

David: You? In California? Paulie, when's the last time you left South Philly?

Paulie: (Thinks, snaps his fingers) last year I went to North Philly to buy a new truck.

David: My point exactly. (Pats Paulie's chest) All right, you've had your allotted time ogling my wife, you boys get back in your cages, we're gonna get settled, we'll see you in a bit.

Maddie and David start heading inside the house with the kids.

Ralphie: (Calls to them.) Big BBQ down the street at Rhonda's tonight Dave.

David: Sounds good - we'll be there!

Paulie checks out Maddie one more time as they walk into the house and bites his knuckles.

Once inside David gives Maddie a quick tour of the house, it's small and dated, but cozy. David Sr. has put their bags in David's old bedroom. Maddie and David take the kids to check out the room they will all be sharing for the next week. When Maddie enters she stops dead in her tracks.

Maddie: Oh David, no no no, we need to get a hotel, this isn't going to work.

The bedroom is small and hasn't been updated since David actually lived there in his teens. There are two twin beds in the room on heavy wooden frames making it impossible to move them together. And the only bathroom is out in the hall shared with the rest of the house and the door doesn't have a lock.

Maddie turns around and starts to leave. David takes her by the shoulders and stops her - then closes the door behind them. They talk low.

David: Maddie, Maddie, Maddie, we can't leave honey - we just got here, and my dad and Stephanie are real excited about us staying with them.

Maddie: I know David, but look at this place, where are we all going to sleep? There must be a hotel nearby that has a bed, big enough for two? This is never going to work!

David: Trust me, you're not going to find a luxury hotel. The only places with beds in this town are small, seedy motels that aren't going to offer any more than we have here – and trust me, they're not beds you want to sleep in, this is no tourist destination Maddie. (Maddie makes a face.) We'll be fine here for a few nights; each of us can sleep in one of the beds with a kid.

Maddie gives him an annoyed look.

David: I know, I know, but it's not for that long.

Maddie: Five nights David. We're supposed to sleep apart for five nights?

David: Maddie, I know it's not ideal, but this is part of the experience of being here in the old neighborhood, I want to show you what my life was like growing up in Philly - and part of that is staying here, in this house, in my old bedroom, with my dad's bad singing and good cooking.

Maddie softens. Did you see the size of that bathroom?

David pulls her close.

David: Hey, remember, in four days you and I will be in New York for a night, and when we get there I'll make it up to you - it'll just be you and me and luxury all the way.

Maddie: (Sighs) Fine.

David: (Takes her hand.) Now come on, I want to show you off around the neighborhood.

Maddie: Can't I have a minute to freshen up? I look awful.

David: Maddie, these people live in cut off jeans and t-shirts. You could be wearing a paper sac and you'd impress the hell out of them.

They head out and walk around the neighborhood with the kids. Maddie has never been hugged, kissed or handed more beers in her life. And everyone has a story to tell about the Addison brothers.

They sit on front porch after front porch hearing stories and telling everyone their story, about the agency and life in LA. They get ribbed about being detectives and everyone jokes about having mysteries for them to solve like what happened to David's hair and why Paulie and Ralphie haven't found girls to marry yet. Later they end up at a big BBQ in Rhonda, in one of the neighbor's, backyards. Rhonda lived in New York for a few years so she and Maddie find a lot to talk about. Maddie also talks to David's cousins and aunts and uncles – some of whom were at the wedding. The kids are worn out by 9pm and Maddie heads back to the house with them but David stays and parties it up with Richie, their cousins and some other old buddies.

The next morning Maddie wakes up early with both kids sleeping in her twin bed taking up all of the space - David is sprawled face down passed out in the other bed and by his snoring Maddie can tell he had quite a lot to drink last night and will be very hung over. She and the kids get up. David Sr. is sipping coffee and reading the morning paper in the living room. Richie is passed out on the living room couch but doesn't stir even with all the commotion, and Stephanie is still in bed.

David Sr.: Well, good morning gang!

He pulls Aidan up on his lap and pats Lily on the head.

David Sr.: Sleep well?

Maddie: We did actually, like logs.

David Sr.: Ahh, good to hear. Sorry about the accommodations there Maddie - I know it's not what you're used to, there's not much space here, but we sure love having you.

Maddie: No! Its fine David, don't be silly.

David Sr.: and I know David loves showing all of you off around here - he's so proud. We all are.

Maddie: Well, it's great to be here and see where David grew up - and the neighbors couldn't be sweeter.

David: Yeah, we've been in this neighborhood a long time. The folks around here are simple people but they'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it.

Maddie: I see that. It's wonderful. David's like a kid again being here - it is really nice to catch a glimpse of what he must have been like back then. I can tell he's excited to show us everything.

David Sr.: Yeah, well, in this town it doesn't take long to see everything. And so, next week you'll be in Chicago?

Maddie: That's right. We'll be with my parents all next week so David will get a glimpse at my life growing up. Oh boy, I can't wait for him to see how different things in Chicago are from South Philly!

David Sr.: (Laughs) I can imagine. So what's on the agenda today?

Maddie: Well, I think David was going to find out if we could take the car this afternoon so he can drive us down memory lane.

David Sr.: Of course. You can have it whenever you need it. Hopefully these boys won't sleep too late.

Maddie: After I get these kids some breakfast I'll see what kind of state David's in. What time did they get in?

David Sr.: Not sure, late. 3 or 4 in the morning I think.

Stephanie enters.

Stephanie: Morning early birds!

Maddie: Morning!

Stephanie: Ready for some breakfast? I was gonna get some pancakes started.

Maddie: Sounds great. What can I do to help?

Maddie and Stephanie make breakfast while David Sr. entertains the kids with magic tricks making coins disappear. After they've eaten they set aside plates for David and Richie and David Sr. and Stephanie take the kids for a walk around the block so Maddie can take a shower. She goes into their room to wake David, climbs in bed with him and wiggles her way in so they are lying chest to chest, he wraps his arms around her. He's only wearing boxers and smells like sweat, cigarettes and booze.

Maddie: Oh David, you smell awful.

David struggles to wake up and winces from his headache.

David: Good morning to you too.

Maddie buries her head in his chest.

Maddie: Have fun last night?

David pulls Maddie closer, holds her tight and tries to doze back to sleep.

David: Apparently. If my head is any indication. Always good to catch up with those guys though, we go so far back we can't even remember the beginning.

Maddie runs her hands up David's back.

Maddie: I'm gonna get in the shower, wanna join me?

David: No thanks Maddie, my head is killing me. Give me ten more minutes honey please. He pushes her away slightly and rolls over. (Mumbling.) And will you get me some water and an aspirin? Pretty please with sugar on top?

Maddie: (Maddie gets up.) Ok. I'll get you your water and aspirin. But when I'm
done in the shower you're getting up David.

David: I promise.

David pulls the covers over his head. A few minutes later Maddie nudges him awake with water and aspirin and he quickly downs them both and passes out again. Maddie showers, gets dressed and then decides to give David a little more time to sleep and sits in the backyard with the kids while she chats with David Sr. and Stephanie and flips through magazines. After awhile David wanders out into the backyard, he's pulled on some jeans, but no shirt, he's rubs his eyes and runs his hands over his hair which is standing on end, he looks like hell.

David Sr.: There he is, now this really is like the old days. You boys out all night, sleeping in, rolling out of bed looking like death warmed over – then, out the next night to do it all over again.

David: (Scratches his head.) Yeah, well, unfortunately I don't recover as fast as I did at seventeen, dad.

David Sr.: We can see that.

David peeks at Maddie who is flipping through magazines. She's not mad, and he doesn't want her to be. He makes his way over to her squeezing himself in her chair, wrapping himself around her nuzzling her neck. She leans away from him.

Maddie: Ugh, David, I love you but you really do smell awful.

David: Give me an hour Maddie to get some coffee in me, eat and shower and I'll be the same old David you know and love.

Both kids clamber around and want to sit in the chair with them. David pulls them up and piles them on.

Maddie: I'd move shower to the top of the list if I were you.

David: (To his dad) I'm gonna drive Maddie and the kids around Philly today, give them the cliff notes tour - mind if we take the car for a few hours?

David Sr.: Not at all, I already told Maddie - take it whenever you need it.

David: Thanks dad.

David kisses Maddie on the cheek and sticks his nose in her freshly washed hair.

David: Damn woman, you smell terrific! (Grabs her hand playfully; and then to David Sr.) dad, would you mind watching the kids while I have 30 minutes with my wife?

Maddie hits him embarrassed. David Sr. laughs.

David laughs and gets up, taking Aidan with him. He yells at the top of his lungs to Richie as he walks inside the house.

David: Yo Richard Addison! This is god, it's time to awaken my son, I command you!

Two hours later David is back to his old self and he, Maddie, Richie and the kids are driving around Philly.

David: Ok ok, Maddie, remember I told you about Mary Louise, the first girl I took out on a date? She lives there. (Points to a house.)

Maddie: The one who slapped you for feeling her up? I remember. I like her! (Smiles at David.)

Richie: Oh, Mary-Lou? She didn't give it up for anybody - I tried something on her when we were teens, she kicked me in the balls - she's a sweetheart though, married to the police chief now. (Looks closer) Shit Dave, there she is.

They see Mary Louise in her back garden. Richie rolls down the window. David stops the car and honks.

Richie: (Whistles loud.) Yo! Mary-Lou!

Mary-Lou comes out from around the corner and gets a huge smile on her face when she sees David and Richie.

Mary Lou: Oh my...is that the Addison boys!? Ad-man and T.C.? (She comes up to the window of the car) I can't believe it! Well, Richie, I heard you were back in town recently, but how long has it been for you Dave?

David: It's been awhile. Years. I'm back in town showing my family around.

Mary-Lou: Is this your family!? Incredible, one of the Addison brothers settles down, (looks at Maddie) well, you must be something special? What's your secret? Word on the street is after you left New York T.C. was that marriage wasn't your thing.

David: Well, you know how it is Mary-Louise. Things change. (He puts his hand on Maddie's leg.)

Maddie: Hi, I'm Maddie. (She leans over David to shake hands) and these are our kids Aidan and Lily.

Mary-Lou: What a beautiful family, nice to meet you all - well-done Dave - never thought I'd see the day. I thought you'd be a wisecracking, sarcastic bachelor the rest of your life.

Richie: (Chiming in) He fell in love Mary-Lou. (He says semi-sarcastically)

David looks in the rear view mirror at Richie.

David: I wouldn't talk there Romeo.

Mary-Lou: (Pats his shoulder.) I'm happy for you David. Stella's gonna be upset though, she always held onto the dream that you'd move back here and marry Gretchen.

David: (Laughs.) 'Ole Gretchen's still single?

Mary-Lou: Sure as shit is. Truth be told I think she secretly hoped you'd come back for her someday too. Haha. But then you left a lot of broken hearts behind in Philly Top Cat.

David: Ah. Stop. So tell me, how have you been? How are things with you and, Tom is it?

Mary-Lou: Tom, right. Great. He's chief of police now, we got two girls, Stacy and Jenny, ten and twelve.

David: Great great. Well, I've been telling Maddie a bunch of old stories lately and one of her favorites was when you slapped me for copping a feel at the door.

Mary-Lou leans in the window.

Mary-Lou: Maddie, these Addison brothers were the handsy-est sons a bitches in town. (Looks at David and Richie.) I think you both tried to make it with every girl in South Philly.

Maddie: Well, that doesn't surprise me.

They laugh. Then chat for a few more minutes and say their goodbyes. They head down the road and drive past their old high school and a few other places David and Richie used to work.

David: And now we're approaching a turning point in ole Dave's life. Tess.

Richie sings the death march. David points to a house.

David: She lived right over there.

They drive slowly past the house and then down a little ways.

David: And that's the church where we were married.

They park in front looking into the past.

David: What do you remember about that day Rich?

Richie: I remember you asked me to get you outta there and we stood in the back pounding beers contemplating it - you were white as a ghost standing at that alter. Thought for sure you were going down bro.

David: Me too.

Richie: But you know what I think about when I see this church?

David: What's that?

Richie: Mom's funeral.

Everyone sits silent.

David: Not a good day. (Maddie takes his hand) We're gonna go visit her grave tomorrow. Lets think about all that then.

They drive on. David slows down and points.

David: See those old apartments over there? That's where Tess and I lived after we first got married. The first five months of hell before we moved to New York and lived with rats the size of squirrels. Of course, I had more of a relationship with those rats than I did with her.

Richie: Those were rough times Dave.

David: Days I'm glad are behind me, that's for sure. (He kisses Maddie and puts his hand into the back of her hair.) Lets go to Stella's.

David accelerates the car.

Maddie: So...who's Stella?

David: Stella owns a diner up here; she's like our second mother. You'll see.

Richie: And she's got a daughter named Gretchen who's always had a thing for Dave here. (Squeezes his shoulders.)

When they pull up at the diner they can see Stella inside pointing out the window very excited to see the boys. Gretchen, her daughter, who is sexy but very 80's in a 'Peg Bundy' sort of way (Big hair and tights pants with animals prints), rushes to the door with a smile, but when she sees Maddie get out of the car and she and David each holding a kid, her smile fades and she goes inside without a word. As soon as they walk in the door Stella, a large jolly woman, smothers them with hugs and attention and dotes on the kids. They all sit in a big booth while Stella hammers them with questions and tons of food starts pouring out of the kitchen. By the end they eat too much, drink too much and the kids have more crayons, coloring books, toys and chocolate milk than they know what to do with. Gretchen refills coffee here and there and says a quick hello, but is very short and never looks at Maddie. When they leave Maddie gets the scoop.

Richie: So, after our mom died Stella really took David and I under her wing. Whenever we were hungry we could go there and eat, no charge. She was always there for advice. She's the best. She loved David the most and wanted him to marry Gretchen. I swear that's why she's still single. Her mother filled he her head all these years that she was going to marry David…which is why you got the cold shoulder today Maddie.

Maddie: Did anything ever happen between you two David? Did you date her?

David: When she was a junior and I was a senior she needed someone to take her to prom - Stella asked me to go with her and I did. But I never laid a hand on her. I knew she really liked me - and with Stella taking care of us all those years I didn't want to mess anything up.

Richie: But that's just it Bro, I think she's more offended that you didn't try anything on her because, you know, we tried something on just about everybody.

Maddie: …And I don't even want to know how many you got.

Richie and Dave high five.

Maddie: (Touches Aidan's foot.) Aidan, don't use your dad and uncle as examples - you're gonna treat woman with respect. (Rubs his leg.) You won't be like daddy, right?

Aidan: I want to be like daddy, Mama.

She gives David a look.

David: That's my boy.

David flinches even before the punch from Maddie comes.

CUT TO: The whole Addison clan, aunts, uncles and cousins eat at a big long table at an Italian restaurant that night. Maddie, David and the kids sit together somewhere near the middle of the table. The mood is very lively with conversation and stories and laughter and everyone has a great time. After dessert Maddie and David sit and talk with each other and sip wine while Lily and Aidan run around with the other kids. Their chairs are pushed close and David leans his arm on the back of Maddie's, every once in awhile stroking her hair. They are caught up in a conversation about how different their childhoods were, David's stories make Maddie laugh. One of David's cousins comes and interrupts.

Mitch: Hey you two! You look like you're having too good a time for an old married couple.

He takes David by the arm and tries to pull him away.

Mitch: Come on Dave. You see her everyday, what could you possibly have to talk about? Come play some pool with us.

David releases himself from his grasp.

David: Later Mitch. I actually like talking to my wife - you should try it sometime.

Mitch: Talkin' to your wife? Gladly. If I had a wife that looked like yours I guess I'd pretend to listen to her too.

David squeezes his cousin's shoulder and winks at Maddie.

David: (Looks around.) And uh, where is your wife Mitch?

Mitch: I don't know, she took off a while ago.

David looks at his watch; it's past ten o'clock. He gets up and starts gathering their things.

David: Speaking of taking off, it's getting pretty late; we gotta get these kids home.

Maddie gets up and calls for the kids. Another cousin calls over to David.

Lyle: Yo Dave, I hope you don't think your going home for the night buddy. We're all going out to Iron House after this.

David: (Waves him off.) I'm gonna sit this one out, guys, thanks though. We've gotta get these kids to bed.

Mitch: Kids? Isn't that what wives are for?

Lyle: Home? (looks at his watch) at this hour? The hell you are - you're in town for one-week man - don't tell me you gotta go home with wifey-poo.

David: I don't gotta do anything (opens wallet and doles out some cash) here ya go, first rounds on me. Picks up Lily and puts his arm around Maddie who takes Aidan's hand. Good night guys.

Maddie: (Whispers.) It's all right David. Go out with your cousins if you want to.

Moves his arm up around her neck and kisses the side of her head.

David: Nope, I'm going home with you guys.

The cousins start ribbing Richie who is also grabbing his things to leave. He is trying to drink less in an effort to make some changes for his relationship with Chloe.

Richie: (Hurries to catch up with Maddie and David, turns around, walks backward and throws his hands up) Sorry guys - the Addisons are out - (Salutes them) Sayonara! See ya tomorra!

Once they get home Maddie and David put the kids to bed and then they sit with Richie in the back yard having one last drink talking about the day and the guys tell Maddie more about their cousins and how most of them married their high-school sweethearts and aren't that happy anymore.

After a while Maddie and David go to the bedroom and sit on one of the twin beds watching the kids sleep and talk about them and funny things they've said or done. They share a few kisses, but it's late so each of them takes one of the kids in a twin bed and they go to sleep.

CUT TO: The next day Richie, David, Maddie and the kids dress nicely and drive out to where Irma Addison is buried. It's been years since either of the boys has been out to visit. Stephanie and David Sr. see them off and promise them a nice home cooked meal when they get back that night. David Sr. is making his special pot roast that takes all day to become tender and delicious. At the gravesite Maddie, David and Richie stand around Irma's grave while the kids run around. David cleans off some leaves and dirt and places a bouquet of flowers they brought for her.

Maddie: David's told me a little about your mom Richie, but do you have any special memories?

Richie: Oh mom? She was a lot of fun. A big personality. Dave and I were always a handful - but she knew how to handle us, didn't she Dave? She never took any shit. I remember her making us that terrible sandwich...

David and Richie together: Liverwurst.

Richie: She said it was good for us…but once we finished she'd give us butter and sugar on white bread for dessert. Remember that Dave?

David: Yeah, then we'd wash it all down with chocolate milk and be on a sugar high. So, she'd send us outside to run it off until the streetlights came on.

Richie: Yeah - that was our cue to head home.

They talk some more and reminisce about Irma. And how she was gone quickly and far too young. Then David and Richie walk around for a while in silence and Maddie stands with the kids under a tree until the boys are finished. When they're done David holds Lily, Aidan walks ahead of them and Maddie links arms with both David and Richie on the way back to the car.

Afterward they drive to the church where the funeral was held and sit inside for a few minutes while David and Richie light a candle. Maddie sits in the back with the kids and as she sits back there she looks around the church and can see parts of David's life pass in front of her eyes; his mother's funeral; him sitting there as a boy, his wedding to Tess.

Next they all go to a restaurant and order some light snacks to share and Richie and David drink a couple beers, their somber mood starts to lift. Later they head back to the house. When they go inside the delicious aromas from the pot roast fill the house. David Sr. has music on and the house is lively and warm. That evening they all talk and laugh and drink and tell stories and spend time and really bond as a family. It's the best night any of them have had in a long time. David and Richie are reminded of the better parts of their childhood when their dad had time to spend with them and of course enjoying a home cooked meal.

When Maddie and David go to bed that night they climb into the same twin bed, both of the kids are sleeping in the other. Maddie holds David for awhile, it's been a long and draining day with the visit to the gravesite. Slowly they start to caress each other and kiss, but mostly just hug and hold each other tight. It doesn't lead to sex because the environment at the house and with the kids in the same room isn't conducive to it. But it feels good just to be close for a while. David feels comforted and safe being in Maddie's arms. Eventually she falls asleep, but David worries about Lily falling out of the other bed, so he gets up, puts her in with Maddie and then pulls Aidan close to him and goes to sleep.

CUT TO: The next day Maddie and David leave the kids with David Sr., Stephanie and Richie and head to New York on the train for a night. On the train they sit close and chat and start to relax after an action packed, family-filled week. It feels like they haven't been alone in a month. It's been almost a week since they've had sex, which is the longest they've gone since after the birth of Lily. They really look forward to having alone time at the hotel. But once they finally get to the hotel they find that their room is not ready and they'll have to come back in a few hours. So, they leave their bags and decide to have some lunch and then show each other the apartment buildings they used to live in. After a few hours they go back to the hotel and get into their room.

As soon as the door closes behind them Maddie pulls David close to her by grabbing his t-shirt. They fall comfortably into each other's arms kissing passionately - they've missed each other and the urge to be together is strong. David runs his hand up into the back of Maddie's hair – she runs her hands up and down his back. David takes her by the hand and leads her to the bed.

Maddie: Feels like we haven't been alone in a long time.

David: We haven't.

Maddie: Don't you want to take a shower first? We're all sweaty.

David: (Shakes his head.) Nope.

They make love multiple times and then lie together with Maddie on her side and David lying behind her running his hand up and down her waist and down her thigh, kissing her neck.

David: You know what I miss that you always used to do?

Maddie: What?

David: You used to wake me early in the morning by lying on top of me and kissing me all over and having your way with me.

Maddie: Ah. You mean, before we had kids and had time for things like that in the morning?

David: Yeah…it was so hot and gave me something to think about the rest of the day.

Maddie: You miss that, huh?

David: Mmmm- Mmm. (Kisses her neck.) Wake me up like that again sometime, will ya?

Maddie: Maybe tomorrow.

David: Ok.

He kisses down her shoulder and they make love again and then nap and shower. That night they meet a mix of some of their old friends at a bar to introduce them to each other and catch up. They stay out pretty late and go for something to eat after they leave the bar, which are things they never do together in LA.

The next day they sleep late but when Maddie wakes up she keeps her promise and slides on top of David and makes love to him like she used to, which puts a huge grin on his face for the rest of the day. Around one, they pack up and take the train back to Philly. When they get back the kids are excited to see them so they take them to the park for a while and then go to the grocery store to pick up some things for dinner. Some of the aunts, uncles and cousins are coming over for their last night in town and, although Maddie isn't much of a cook, she and David decide they can throw together a pasta dinner for everyone with some salad and garlic bread on the side. They have another fun night with the family – what Maddie likes most about David's family is they just accept everyone at face value and don't expect you to be anyone but yourself. They are all so supportive and kind and generous…she really feels welcome and enjoys her time in Philly, she especially loves getting to know more about how David grew up.

The next morning David Sr. and Stephanie take them all back to the airport. Maddie, David and the kids are flying to Chicago for the week to spend time with Maddie's family and Richie is flying back to LA to reconnect with Chloe and get back to work.

David Sr. and Stephanie hug and kiss everyone and get weepy about them leaving.

David Sr.: This has been a great week, a great week! We've just loved having you all, thanks so much for coming out.

David: It's been great for us too Dad. Thanks for everything.

David Sr.: (Hugs Maddie.) And don't worry Maddie, we're gonna remodel that room, so next time you come out you'll have a bigger bed to sleep in and more room for the kids.

Maddie: (Laughs and squeezes him tight.) Oh, everything was fine David, you guys were great hosts, really, we had so much fun.

Next Maddie and David and the kids say goodbye to Richie and wish him luck with Chloe.

Maddie and David stand at the gate with the kids waiting to board the plane. Maddie puts her arms around David.

Maddie: Thanks for bringing me here and showing me around. I had a great time.

David: Absolutely. I'm glad I could share all this with you. And now we're off to peek into your past…

Maddie: A very different past…

David: Well, I can't wait to see it. (They kiss and move forward with the kids to board their flight.)

PART 2 OF THIS STORY CONTINUES NOW…

Thanks to Sue for her watchful eye, edits, reads and re-reads and brainstorming sessions! :*