Chapter 4
At the club
Jack- it's busy tonight
Ronnie- yeah it is, you wouldn't really think so for a Thursday
Jack- yeah I know what you mean, is Roxy here yet?
Ronnie- No
Jack- you know it's not too late Ron, to change your mind, I can just get security not let them in?
Ronnie- Jack it's fine
Jack- I'm only saying because I care about you
Ronnie- I know, thank you, sorry I'm just a bit nervous
Jack- don't be I'm here to protect you
Ronnie- (she smiles) you know I never thought I would like hearing someone say that to me, but with you I actually do
Jack- it's weird because in some sense we are the same and sometimes I think I can even tell what you are thinking
Ronnie- you know what, I get that feeling too but I never said anything because I thought you would just think I was weird (she laughs)
Jack- well I guess we are both weird then (he laughs too), by the way Roxy's here
Ronnie- well I guess this is it then
She smoothes down her clothes, Ronnie sees her father getting closer and begins to become very nervous
Before Roxy comes over Jack grabs Ronnie's hand and squeezes it tightly
Roxy- Hey Ron
Ronnie- Hi
Ronnie's Dad- Hi Ronnie darling, it's good to see you
Ronnie says nothing
Jack comes up behind them
Jack- anyone for drinks?
Roxy- yeah we'll have two beers
Ronnie continues to say nothing
Jack comes back quickly with the drinks and stands with Ronnie
Roxy- Jack we don't need you here okay? Do we Ron?
Ronnie looks down at her feet
Ronnie's Dad- Look Ron, please don't be like this
He puts his hands on hers
She snatches her hands away and begins to cry
Ronnie- I'm sorry…I can't do this
She runs into the office and Jack is closely behind Roxy starts to follow
Roxy- Ronnie! Come back!
Jack- leave her Roxy
Roxy- No why should I, she's my sister I can do what I want…
Jack- just leave her! (shouting at Roxy)
Roxy shuts up and is shocked by Jack being like this meanwhile Ronnie's Dad has come up behind Roxy and wants to see her
Ronnie's Dad- look I just want to see if she's alright
Jack- I think you better leave her alone
Ronnie's Dad- she's my daughter and who are you?
Jack- wouldn't you like to know, and you better steer clear until she's ready because if you ever lay one finger on her EVER I will kill you
Jack has gone slightly overboard, he is shouting, as he is full of hatred and anger for this man
Ronnie's dad has realised that Jack knows and he means what he says
Roxy- what do you mean Jack, if he ever lays one finger on her? Why would he do that anyway?
Jack- (ignoring Roxy) I think you better leave, you've outstayed your welcome
Jack storms off and goes into the office where Ronnie in the corner, on the floor crying, he locks the office door so they will not be disturbed
Jack- (he holds her in his arms) Ron they've gone now, I'm here you don't need to be scared anymore
Ronnie- why am I so stupid?
Jack- don't talk about yourself like that you're not stupid at all, you done well even looking at him, which is more than can be said for me I kind of went a bit over the top
Ronnie- what do you mean?
Jack- well I shouted at him and told him if he ever laid a finger on you then I would kill him, I'm really sorry Ronnie, I lost it, I didn't mean to make things worse
Ronnie kisses him
Ronnie- thank you
Jack- for what?
Ronnie- being there for me, I don't think I can see him again
Jack- well you don't have to, it's going to raise more questions with Roxy though especially as I said not to hurt you and she got a bit confused by that, but leave that to your Dad to sort out, in the mean time don't worry about it, I'll take you home, to mine
Ronnie- that's not exactly what I'd call home
Jack- well it is for now, I'm not letting you go back there tonight, not when he's there
Ronnie- Thanks Jack, for everything
He pulls her closer
They go back to the flat and again one thing leads to another
In the morning
Ronnie- (Ronnie wretches) I think I'm going to be sick
She runs to the bathroom and is sick in the toilet
Jack- Ron are you ok?
Ronnie comes out of the bathroom and is really embarrassed
Ronnie- I'm sorry, I think I better go
Jack- don't be silly, you're not going to scare me off that easily (he laughs) but are you ok?
Ronnie- yeah I'm fine now, it's weird it almost seems as if it were… (Ronnie stops mid-sentence)
Jack- as if it were what?
Ronnie- oh nothing
Jack- no what… go on
Ronnie- as if it were morning sickness
Jack says nothing
Ronnie- but it's probably not
But the more Ronnie thought about it, the more possible she thought it could be, when Ronnie first slept with Jack, they didn't use contraception, it kind of just happened
She goes into the kitchen and gets a glass of water and leaves Jack in the bedroom
Jack stays there for a while just thinking and then follows in after Ronnie
Jack- look maybe it is… I mean it's not impossible or anything…maybe you should check, just in case
Ronnie- well ok, I'll get a test on my way back to the Vic
Jack- I will come with you
Ronnie- Jack you don't have to
Jack- I want to and besides what if your Dad crashed at the Vic for the night?
Ronnie- Okay…okay (she smiles at him) but Jack…what if I am pregnant?
Jack- I'm not going to run a mile if that's what you're thinking, I love you Ronnie and if you are pregnant…isn't that good news? I'm here for you Ronnie through whatever
Ronnie- I would kiss you right now if I hadn't just been sick
Jack- I don't mind
He pushes her hair back and puts his hands on her face and kisses her passionately
Jack- lets go
They get ready and get a pregnancy test and then walk to the Vic
Will Ronnie's Dad be there?
Is Ronnie actually pregnant?
What will Roxy think of Jack coming into the Vic with Ronnie?