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DRAMATIS PERSONAE FOR ACT TWO
Jayne (Played by Thantasy in plain type) is about to undergo major
surgery. Will she emerge from it the same good old Jayne that Rick and
Mavis have known and loved?
Rick (Played by Cardaniel in plain type) is, of course, concerned
about Jayne. Just how justified is his concern?
Mavis (Played by Thantasy in italic type) is in a somewhat
uneasy position, not knowing how much Rick knows about her and Jayne, but
still wanting to be there to hold Rick's hand during Jayne's surgery. Will
she wind up having even MORE to be uneasy about?
Setting: Rick and Jayne's bedroom, night before surgery.
Thantasy: [Jayne] <nestling down beside you> Thantasy: [Jayne] <sleeping au naturel> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Arms around you. Both naked, as always, relaxed with each other.) Thantasy: [Jayne] <kisses you> Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, take one last look at my pristine chest. Cardaniel80: [Rick] What you thinking tonight, hon? Thantasy: [Jayne] after tomorrow, I will have scar from here to here. Thantasy: [Jayne] I hope you find it sexy. Cardaniel80: [Rick] All just part of the one I love. Thantasy: [Jayne] <kisses you again> Cardaniel80: [Rick] Listen, you know I love your body, but there's so much more than that! Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes. Goes for me, too. Thantasy: [Jayne] and, for the next couple months, that will almost HAVE to be the case! Cardaniel80: [Rick] And while the oxygen mask has been an entertaining diversion, I'm eager to do without it. Thantasy: [Jayne] Me, too. Thantasy: [Jayne] Now, you can read those books on Tantra that I picked up... Cardaniel80: [Rick] Yes... I bet we can end up teaching the writers a thing or two... Thantasy: [Jayne] gentle, non-explosive love-making, but very intense. Thantasy: [Jayne] Who knows? we might learn to like it! Cardaniel80: [Rick] I don't even care if it's intense, I just want to be with you. Thantasy: [Jayne] <hugs you> Thantasy: [Jayne] Rick, about that.... Thantasy: [Jayne] being with me, I mean. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Look, you're my life, you know that? Thantasy: [Jayne] I love you saying that, but that isn't what I want to hear right now. Thantasy: [Jayne] <she's a bit serious> Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'm sorry, you go ahead. Thantasy: [Jayne] I don't want to be your life, not your whole life. Thantasy: [Jayne] I haven't talked about this. Thantasy: [Jayne] I don't want to be morbid or anything. Thantasy: [Jayne] but this surgery is very serious. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Honey, you said there's nothing to worry about... Thantasy: [Jayne] and even with the best surgeon.... Thantasy: [Jayne] the healthiest patient.... Thantasy: [Jayne] the best prognosis.... Thantasy: [Jayne] things can go wrong. Thantasy: [Jayne] stuff happens, like they say. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Okay, listen.... I know what you're saying..... Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm not worried. Cardaniel80: [Rick] but you'll always, always be part of me, no matter what. Thantasy: [Jayne] but, just in case something does go wrong.... Thantasy: [Jayne] I do want you to, well, go on with your life.... Thantasy: [Jayne] I don't want you to be alone. Thantasy: [Jayne] I want you to tell me that you will not let yourself be alone, if anything happens. Thantasy: [Jayne] You are too good a man to waste! Cardaniel80: [Rick] I know, I will. You know, though, that until I die, when I'm 87 years old, or even older, you will always be in a part of my heart, and nobody can displace you. No matter what. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, I know. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Hugs you tightly.) Thantasy: [Jayne] and if the tables were turned, the same would, of course, be true for me. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiles) I know. Thantasy: [Jayne] but, if anything does happen to me, tomorrow or ever.... Thantasy: [Jayne] I want you to keep our love alive by .... Thantasy: [Jayne] finding someone else to share your love with. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Kisses you) I will. And I'll tell her all about you.... and.... Cardaniel80: [Rick] if she really loves me, she will love you too. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes. I believe you. Thantasy: [Jayne] I mean <laughs>, Thantasy: [Jayne] I've got you pretty well trained. Thantasy: [Jayne] She should be very grateful to me! Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'll teach her many new tricks, if it comes to that. (smiles) Thantasy: [Jayne] Of course, it wasn't all my expert training, I admit. Thantasy: [Jayne] You have a great natural aptitude for the subject. Thantasy: [Jayne] Is that something you tell your students? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Kisses you) Why, thank you ma'am. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I try to pass on what I've learned in life. Thantasy: [Jayne] Good boy! Thantasy: [Jayne] That's what I want to hear. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Who knows, maybe one of my students.... but if they're disrespectful to your memory, I'll flunk 'em right out. Thantasy: [Jayne] <she has been trying to find the right time to say something about her feelings for Lon....This is not it, either!> Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, give her at least one chance at a make-up exam. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'll ask her "Is that your final answer?" Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, Regis! Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, is the alarm set for 3:00? Cardaniel80: [Rick] Now, with all that understood, you know I expect you to be right here in this bed by Sunday at the latest. Yes, alarm set. Thantasy: [Jayne] I want to get at least one cup of coffee down before I have to go on starvation diet at 4. Thantasy: [Jayne] I should be able to leave the hospital by then, if all goes well -- and IT WILL! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Who knows, maybe it'll be a lifesaver. Thantasy: [Jayne] mmmm. Thantasy: [Jayne] You know, 100 years ago, they might not have even been able to detect my problem, let alone treat it. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I know we can't play for awhile... but just holding you like this, there's nothing better in the world. Thantasy: [Jayne] A hundred years ago, I would have just been frail, delicate Jayne who couldn't stand too much excitement. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Oh, I know. We're very lucky... lucky to be alive now, lucky to have found each other... I really can't get over it sometimes. Thantasy: [Jayne] Even fifty years ago, my prognosis would not have been very good. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Yes, we've really come a long way. Thantasy: [Jayne] But now, going into the 21st century..... Thantasy: [Jayne] you may be stuck with me for a long time! Thantasy: [Jayne] <laughs> Cardaniel80: [Rick] You're coming with me, definitely! I don't plan to weather this century all by my lonesome. Thantasy: [Jayne] Nope, you won't have to! <hugs you> Thantasy: [Jayne] I just hope that fifty years from now, you are still grateful for modern medicine! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Putting my leg right leg between both of yours, holding you tightly) Can you sleep if we're all wrapped up like this? Thantasy: [Jayne] You bet! Thantasy: [Jayne] And I think you've already looked at one of those Tantra books. Thantasy: [Jayne] I think this was on page 57. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grinning, kissing you) Good, because I'm not letting go! Cardaniel80: [Rick] If it's not, we'll make it page 57 1/2. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, we had better get some sleep. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Kissing you again) Love you, honey, always. Thantasy: [Jayne] I mean, I'll be sleeping most of the day tomorrow, but my body is going to have a pretty tough time of it. Thantasy: [Jayne] I love you so much!!!!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] <fights back tears> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Kissing you, wanting to fall asleep with my lips on yours.) Thantasy: [Jayne] I want you to know that you have made me feel loved! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Damn, I've sure been trying! Thantasy: [Jayne] You'll get lots more chances, too. Thantasy: [Jayne] <snuggles tight> Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'll make the most of them.... we'll try out some new tricks when we get the chance. Thantasy: [Jayne] <kisses you again> Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, when we get the chance. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Night, honey.... sweet dreams. Thantasy: [Jayne] Good night. Thantasy: [Jayne] <drifts off to sleep, feeling very secure> Thantasy: [Jayne] <long passageway again> Thantasy: [Jayne] <footsteps again> Thantasy: [Jayne] <she is walker, but, again, the walker is not her> Thantasy: [Jayne] <approaching the door again> Thantasy: [Jayne] <the door is her door, in the core of her home> Thantasy: [Jayne] <she has left the door unlocked> Thantasy: [Jayne] <a hand turns the knob, opens the door> Thantasy: [Jayne] <it is dark within, but the intruder knows the way> Thantasy: [Jayne] <no obstacles, no defense against the intrusion> Thantasy: [Jayne] <this is not a friendly visit> End of scene i
Setting: The waiting room at the hospital.
Cardaniel80: (Mavis and Rick sitting together, another person waiting on somebody else across the room.) Thantasy: [Mavis] <Pretty worried, but trying not to show it. Wants to be strong support for Rick, if needed.> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Hard to breathe. Keep thinking about what she said last night. I'd go on, find somebody... but I don't want to lose Jayne.) Thantasy: [Mavis] <Has not realized until now how much her friendship with Jayne has meant to her, also..... > Thantasy: [Mavis] <how much she cares about Rick, by extension, perhaps, but a real concern.> Thantasy: [Mavis] <Pats Rick on the hand> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at watch, gives Mavis a half-smile) She's late again, as usual. Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, don't worry! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Nothing to worry about, I'm told. Thantasy: [Mavis] She's not going to let you down, if she can help it. Thantasy: [Mavis] She really loves your ass, you know! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Snickers) I'm picturing her on the table, telling the doc "No, you missed a suture, fix me up right." Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, she is a picky thing, sometimes. Thantasy: [Mavis] I think, though, they use staples to close up the incisions now. Cardaniel80: (Door opens.... a doctor signals thumbs up to the other lady waiting across the room.) Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, somebody got some good news! Cardaniel80: (Woman follows the doctor into the hallway, with big smile.) Thantasy: [Mavis] It must be good news day, today. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Good sign, I hope. Thantasy: [Mavis] Our good news is coming. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Right, good news comes in bunches, doesn't it? Thantasy: [Mavis] Yuppers! Thantasy: [Mavis] <pats his hand again> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Takes her hand and squeezes it, smiling at her, but looking abstracted.) Thantasy: [Mavis] Want some coffee? Cardaniel80: [Rick] Uhhhh.... no, I guess I'm jittery enough. I could get you some, though. Thantasy: [Mavis] Big girl here. I'll get my own. <goes to coffee urn in corner of waiting room> Cardaniel80: (Door opens, doctor in scrubs and surgical cap enters, looks at Rick) You must be Mr. Marshall, I think? Thantasy: [Mavis] <ah, so that's Lon!> Cardaniel80: (Rick jumps to his feet, trying to read the doc's expression) Yes! You're Doctor, uhhh... Thantasy: [Mavis] <Jayne always did have an eye for the men.> Cardaniel80: [Lon] I'm Dr. Haney, yes. Thantasy: [Mavis] <walks toward them.> Cardaniel80: [Rick] Is she.... have you....? Thantasy: [Mavis] <takes Rick's arm.> Thantasy: [Mavis] <looks into the doctor's eyes> Cardaniel80: [Lon] Yes, everything went great! She'll be in recovery in a few minutes. Won't be up to much conversation till tonight. Thantasy: [Mavis] Ohhh! Thantasy: [Mavis] Thank you Dr. Haney! Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Turns to Mavis) Are you a relative of Miss Harrison? Thantasy: [Mavis] I'm Jayne's ..... best friend. Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Looks at Mavis's expression. Thing of the past, huh? Right) Thantasy: [Mavis] <Remembering, Jayne is in the closet where this guy is concerned.> Thantasy: [Mavis] We've known each other since high school. Thantasy: [Mavis] Made a pact to be bridesmaids at each other's weddings. Cardaniel80: [Lon] Oh, I think she may have mentioned you... Molly.....? Thantasy: [Mavis] Mavis, Thantasy: [Mavis] Mavis Burns Cardaniel80: [Rick] Look, were there any sort of complications, Dr. Haney? Anything that would cause trouble later? Thantasy: [Mavis] <listens intently to answer.> Cardaniel80: [Lon] Nooo, she'll be great. In a few months she'll never know anything was ever wrong. Thantasy: [Mavis] Oh, that is such a relief! Thantasy: [Mavis] I mean, I can't imagine Jayne as an invalid! Cardaniel80: [Lon] Now, you do know you need ... she needs, that is... to avoid any, ah... strenuous activity for the next three months, at least. Thantasy: [Mavis] Can you be specific, Dr? Thantasy: [Mavis] Climbing stairs? Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Smiling) Well, no sex, for sure. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Doesn't matter, just so she's all in one piece. Thantasy: [Mavis] <gulp> Thantasy: [Mavis] I'll bring you two some crossword puzzle books! Thantasy: [Mavis] Some board games. Thantasy: [Mavis] Magazines. Thantasy: [Mavis] Maybe get her that wood-burning set she always talked about. Cardaniel80: [Lon] Well, listen, I've got another operation coming up, but I wanted you to know. Anyway, if you come back around.... oh, 7 or so, she should be awake and may even be talking. Thantasy: [Mavis] Again, thank you so much, Dr. Haney. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Maybe we'll take the Boy Scout course in knots or something. Always wanted to do that. Thantasy: [Mavis] Jayne mentioned that you two knew each other in college. Cardaniel80: [Lon] Yes, we saw each other from time to time. Had a couple of classes together. Thantasy: [Mavis] I've been looking forward to meeting you. She's said some very nice things about you. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Rick grabs Lon's hand) Really, thanks so much, Dr. Haney. She said you were supposed to be the best. Thantasy: [Mavis] <wants to ask, are you available? Would mind a bisexual wife? How many children do you want to have?> Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Smiling) Well, I like to think... oh, the best SURGEON, you mean. Thantasy: [Mavis] <immodest fucker, but likeable> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Eyes narrow) What did you think I meant? Cardaniel80: [Lon] Oh, never mind, little joke. Thantasy: [Mavis] <deliberately spills coffee> Thantasy: [Mavis] Oh, look what I've done! Cardaniel80: (Rick knows what he meant. Well, I've got her now, doc.) Thantasy: [Mavis] Don't worry, I won't sue the hospital if I'm burned. Cardaniel80: [Lon] Here, let me look at that hand. Thantasy: [Mavis] Which is kind of a play on words, since my name is Burns. Thantasy: [Mavis] B U R N S, no E after the N. Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, please do. Thantasy: [Mavis] <places her hand in his> Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Takes her hand in his, turns it various ways, inspecting it) Nothing major. You'll be okay. Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, thanks, that's reassuring! Thantasy: [Mavis] <and so is the touch of your hand!> Cardaniel80: [Lon] Now, I'll check in on her during the day. You really don't need to worry, though, everything is fine. Thantasy: [Mavis] When will they take her up to her room? Thantasy: [Mavis] I know she can't talk, but it might be nice for her to have someone there. Cardaniel80: [Lon] She should be there about 6. Earlier, if I think she looks all right. She really should rest till at least 7, though. Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, if we visit, we'll be quiet. Thantasy: [Mavis] Come on, Rick, let's go get some lunch! Cardaniel80: [Lon] Well... (thinks) If you swear you won't disturb her, and the nurse has my permission to toss you out on your ear if you do... Thantasy: [Mavis] We'll be good. We promise, don't we Rick? Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Thinking: yes, this Mavis is as much in love with her as Rick is. Useful to know.) Cardaniel80: [Rick] Definitely. Quiet as mice. Thantasy: [Mavis] Squeek, squeek. Thantasy: [Mavis] <I had better get them apart before they have a pissing contest!> Thantasy: [Mavis] I'm starved! Thantasy: [Mavis] This lady-in-waiting thing has made me work up an appetite. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grinning in relief) Okay, let's go. So about 6, you think? Cardaniel80: [Lon] Yes, 6. No earlier, you hear? Thantasy: [Mavis] <Do not like that emphatic tone!> Cardaniel80: [Rick] Got it. Promise on a stack of Bibles, or whatever. Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, we heard you. Thantasy: [Mavis] And then, quiet as mice. Cardaniel80: [Lon] Good. I'll probably see you later. Nice meeting you Rick (shakes his hand ) Mavis (shakes hers). Thantasy: [Mavis] It was nice meeting you, too. Thantasy: [Mavis] If you want, you can send me a bill for looking at my hand. Thantasy: [Mavis] <laughs> Cardaniel80: [Lon] (Smiles) No charge for the initial visit. Bye folks. (Leaves, with a little swagger.) Thantasy: [Mavis] <Not a modest fucker at all!> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at Mavis) What the hell did she see in him, you think? Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, he does have a .... certain presence about him. Thantasy: [Mavis] A kind of magnetism. Thantasy: [Mavis] A sort of electricity. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Hypnotizes the ladies, does he? Don't feel it, myself. Thantasy: [Mavis] It's a girl thing! Thantasy: [Mavis] Don't worry. Thantasy: [Mavis] Jayne knows that she's moved up a bit. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Sighs) Guess so. Oh, hey.... (turns towards her) She's OKAY! Thantasy: [Mavis] YES!!!!! <Hugs him> Thantasy: [Mavis] Shall we do lunch? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Gives her a tight squeeze) So yeah, let's go eat something. I've got a sub all day, nothing to do now till 6. Thantasy: [Mavis] Hmmmm. Thantasy: [Mavis] Sounds good. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Mexican? Thantasy: [Mavis] Let's check out their cafeteria here. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Ack! Hospital food? You sure? Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, Jayne is going to have to put up with it. Thantasy: [Mavis] We can at least suffer along with her in that respect. Cardaniel80: [Rick] You're right, at least we can share the experience. Thantasy: <exeunt toward cafeteria> End of Scene ii
Setting: Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Thantasy: <After having spent anxious day, Mavis and Rick return to the hospital at five o'clock rather than six. Mavis has set her watch ahead an hour, hoping to use that as an excuse for arriving early.> Cardaniel80: (Lon decided Jayne was stable enough to go back to her room around 4:30.) Thantasy: [Mavis] <to nurse> Oh, I'm sorry! Thantasy: [Mavis] We've been going by my watch all day.... Thantasy: [Mavis] and I still have it set on Eastern time. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Could we sit in here with her? We won't make a sound. Thantasy: [Nurse] Well, I guess it will be all right. Thantasy: [Nurse] She's doing very well. Thantasy: [Nurse] Just be quiet and don't disturb her. Thantasy: [Nurse] Eastern time? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looking at Jayne, smiling, feeling his heart pounding at seeing her) She looks great, doesn't she? Thantasy: [Nurse] Did you just fly in to be with your friend? Thantasy: [Mavis] Oh, I like to keep track of when the stock market opens and closes. Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, she does! Thantasy: [Nurse] <shaking head, leaves> Thantasy: [Mavis] A sleeping angel! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Sits in an uncomfortable chair next to the bed. Wants to take Jayne's hand, not sure if he should.) Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhh. Thantasy: [Jayne] No. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at Mavis.) She's awake? Thantasy: [Jayne] I don't want to. Thantasy: [Mavis] I think she's talking in her sleep. Thantasy: [Jayne] I can't.... Thantasy: [Jayne] I won't.... Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Whispering) I've never heard her do that. Drugs, I guess. Thantasy: [Jayne] You can't make me... Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, I think the anesthetic does that. Thantasy: [Jayne] <becomes quiet> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Quietly) Can't make you what, Jayne? Thantasy: [Jayne] Can't make me do that! Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm my own person..... Cardaniel80: [Rick] Who am I, Jayne? Thantasy: [Jayne] You know who you are! Thantasy: [Jayne] You can't trick me. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Mutters "shit" under his breath.) Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm not going to tell. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Tell who? Thantasy: [Jayne] I won't tell anybody. Cardaniel80: [Rick] About what, Jayne? Thantasy: [Mavis] Remember!!!! We said we would be quiet! Thantasy: [Jayne] I won't tell anybody what you did. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at Mavis) Look, do you think this means anything? Thantasy: [Mavis] Maybe, ...I don't know..... Thantasy: [Mavis] maybe her mother made her wear her purple sweater on a Friday.... Thantasy: [Mavis] She's having a dream..... Cardaniel80: [Rick] Okay, I'll be quiet. We can just let her babble a little. It's... spooky, though. She sounds scared. Thantasy: [Mavis] there, look, she's smiling now. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looking) Yeah, that's better. Thantasy: [Mavis] Whatever it was, she's thinking about something else. Thantasy: [Jayne] Rick... Thantasy: [Jayne] oh, you darling! Thantasy: [Jayne] Not now. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at Mavis, grinning, shrugs.) Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm on my period.... Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, okay. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Still grinning) Oh, damn. Thantasy: [Jayne] Let me go get a towel. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Whispering) 'At's my girl. Thantasy: [Jayne] Mavis..... Thantasy: [Mavis] Uh oh. Thantasy: [Jayne] You know that's naughty! Thantasy: [Jayne] People would say we were bad girls. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Rick snorts, smiles at Mavis.) Thantasy: [Mavis] Uh, would you like to go get some coffee? Thantasy: [Mavis] Boy, sure could use a cup. Cardaniel80: [Rick] In a minute, maybe. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, okay! Thantasy: [Jayne] But we won't tell anybody. Thantasy: [Jayne] Mmmmmmm Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Whispers) Look, she never actually told me, but I know you guys did some stuff in high school. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, Rick!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] You are the best!!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] The absolute best! Thantasy: [Jayne] I've never had it so good! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grin) If you say so, sweetheart. Thantasy: [Mavis] Boy, none of you guys have any modesty at all. Thantasy: [Jayne] If I get pregnant.... Thantasy: [Jayne] and it's a girl.... Thantasy: [Jayne] can we name it Mavis? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Eyes widen, looks at Mavis.) Thantasy: [Mavis] Gee, I'm flattered! Thantasy: [Mavis] Well, we're best friends, you know. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Pats Mavis's hand) I know. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, Lon, you don't mean it! Not in there! Thantasy: [Jayne] Not in the lab room.... Thantasy: [Jayne] Not on the same table where they ..... Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Mutters "shit" again) Thantasy: [Jayne] cut up people. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, how long do I have to hold my breath? Thantasy: [Jayne] THAT long? Cardaniel80: (Rick grins, shakes his head.) We're hearing the dawn of a new woman here, I think. Old days. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, I'll try. Thantasy: [Jayne] Rick, get the baby oil. Thantasy: [Jayne] Ummmm, that feels so good! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Covers face with hands, grinning) Okay, about that coffee? Thantasy: [Jayne] All over me! Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhh. Thantasy: [Jayne] oooooooooooooooooo! Thantasy: [Mavis] Just a sec, I'm not thirsty right now. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, yes....in there too! Thantasy: [Jayne] Oooooo! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Oh, how conveeenient. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yeah! Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, yeah!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm Thantasy: [Jayne] MMmmmmmmmm Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhhhhh Thantasy: [Jayne] Mavis? Strawberry jam? Thantasy: [Jayne] Won't that leave stains? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (A little worried) Should we try to wake her up? She's not exactly in shape to have an orgasm right now. Thantasy: [Mavis] <cough> Thantasy: [Mavis] I think maybe I am thirsty after all. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Wait a sec. Thantasy: [Jayne] Lick it all off? You promise? Thantasy: [Jayne] Gee, I feel just like a piece of toast! Cardaniel80: [Rick] We've got to try that. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, really? Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, how long do you want me to stay in the shower, Lon? Thantasy: [Jayne] Can't I use any hot water at all? Cardaniel80: [Rick] Hmmmm, yes, coffee sounds good.... Thantasy: [Jayne] Ice cold? Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, okay. Thantasy: [Jayne] I'll have goose bumps! Cardaniel80: [Rick] This is giving me goose bumps. Thantasy: [Jayne] You like that? Thantasy: [Jayne] Cold, clammy? Thantasy: [Mavis] She does have some interesting dreams. Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhhhhh Cardaniel80: [Rick] No kidding. If we could just get Doctor Kildare out of them. Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhhhhhhhh Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Thantasy: [Jayne] Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..... Thantasy: [Jayne] Rick! Thantasy: [Mavis] <whew!> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grins) Ah, I thought that sounded familiar. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, Rick, right there!!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh........ Thantasy: [Jayne] you make me the happiest girl in the world! Thantasy: [Jayne] Rick! Thantasy: [Mavis] On that happy note, I think we should go have some of that coffee. Thantasy: [Mavis] While you're still ahead! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiles) Really, though, I'm worried she's getting herself too worked up. What do you think? Cardaniel80: [Rick] You think she'll be okay? Thantasy: [Mavis] We'll ask the nurse to check her. Thantasy: [Mavis] We'll say that she seems restless. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Sigh) okay. (Stands) Love you, honey. We'll be back in a bit. Thantasy: [Mavis] Besides, she's on a heart monitor. Thantasy: [Mavis] They'll know if she has any real trouble. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Yeah, you're right. Thantasy: [Jayne] Bye, bye.... Thantasy: [Jayne] Gonna sleep now. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiles) Hey, she heard me. Part of her, anyway. Thantasy: [Jayne] going beddy-bye... Thantasy: [Jayne] ZZZZZZZZZZZ Thantasy: [Mavis] Come on, let's go! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Yeah, time for coffee. Thantasy: [Mavis] <takes your hand> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiles at Mavis and squeezes her hand) Thanks for being here. Thantasy: <exeunt Rick and Mavis> End of Scene iii
Setting: Hospital ICU.
Thantasy: [Mavis] <To nurse> Is everything okay? Is she all right? Cardaniel80: [Rick] Is she talking? Thantasy: [Nurse] Oh, yes, She's awake and talking. I just changed her dressing..... Thantasy: [Nurse] She's not happy with the way she looks, but that's pretty normal. Cardaniel80: [Rick] She likes Ranch (grinning) Sorry, bad joke. Thantasy: [Nurse] <Huge frown, followed by little smile> Thantasy: [Mavis] <tempted to kick you or at least step on your foot!> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Feeling giddy with relief.) Thantasy: [Nurse] You can go in, but don't tire her. Thantasy: [Mavis] Thanks. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Don't worry, she won't hesitate to toss us out. Thantasy: [Mavis] <letting Rick enter first, but right behind him> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Got a single red rose from the Gift Shop. Puts it in Jayne's hand, bends and kisses her very lightly.) You look great, sweetheart. Thantasy: [Mavis] Hi! How's the patient? Thantasy: [Jayne] Thanks. <sniffling back tear> Thantasy: [Jayne] That was sweet of you. Thantasy: [Jayne] But I don't believe a word about looking great! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiling) I got us a tennis court for tomorrow morning. Thantasy: [Jayne] Sure, Thantasy: [Jayne] I look like a piece of luggage! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Darling, you will always look great to me. Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm not sure you would claim me off a baggage carousel. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'd recognize you by the name-tag around your wrist. Thantasy: [Jayne] I mean, I've seen lots of incisions, and I know they always look the worst right after surgery, but I've never seen one on ME before! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Hey, you always said you wanted to be stuffed (Smiling) Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm going to have such a scar! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Well, you can be my Frankenstein, but I hear surgery scars aren't that noticeable these days. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, you're right! This will get better. Thantasy: [Jayne] We can see if it turns out sexy or not. Thantasy: [Jayne] If it doesn't, you both can help me go shopping for a tattoo. Thantasy: [Mavis] How about a great big rose? I've always liked roses. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yeah, with a long stem. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (To Mavis) A rose? Between her breasts maybe? Talk about sexy (grinning) Thantasy: [Mavis] <To Rick> My thoughts exactly! Thantasy: [Jayne] So, anyway -- it took you two long enough to get here! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Well, we looked in on you a little earlier, but you were still out of it. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, did I say anything interesting? Thantasy: [Mavis] Oh, no. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I didn't have my Greek dictionary with me. Thantasy: [Mavis] Just meaningless babble.... Thantasy: [Mavis] Couldn't understand a word. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh, good. Thantasy: [Jayne] I mean, some wild stuff was going through my mind, I'm sure. Thantasy: [Jayne] Things I've heard patients say! I'd be soooo embarrassed. Thantasy: [Mavis] You were perfectly discrete, my dear, as always. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Save some of the wild stuff for after you get better. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, the wild stuff. Thantasy: [Jayne] Right now, I don't feel like I'll ever be wild again. Thantasy: [Jayne] But I know that will change. <Beams at both of them.> Cardaniel80: [Rick] You did tell me my mother wears army boots, but you just haven't seen her lately. Thantasy: [Jayne] I did? <not sure if you're kidding> Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm sorry, I like your mom. Thantasy: [Jayne] I must have been talking about someone else. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Ruffles her hair a little) Just kidding, sweety. Thantasy: [Jayne] Oh. <smiles> Don't mock the afflicted! Thantasy: [Jayne] But, really, thank you both! Thantasy: [Jayne] I hope I didn't worry you too much. Cardaniel80: [Rick] You're just not afflicted enough. Really, honey, you do look great. That part's not kidding. Thantasy: [Jayne] Thanks <squeezes his hand> Thantasy: [Jayne] We do need to get you an eye check-up, though. Cardaniel80: [Rick] As long as I can see you, don't need to see nothin' else. Thantasy: [Mavis] Oh, it's just the hypnotic spell you have him under! Thantasy: [Mavis] He's in absolute bondage to you! Thantasy: [Mavis] <wants to add, me too.> Cardaniel80: [Rick] I am NOT hypnotized! What, just because I cluck like a chicken when I hear the National Anthem? Thantasy: [Jayne] <laughs, then> Ouch!!!! Thantasy: [Jayne] <touches chest> Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, it's true. It hurts when I laugh! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Touches her cheek with his hand, softly) Sorry, honey. Moratorium on jokes. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, not completely! Thantasy: [Jayne] One of the things I like about you is your sense of humor.... Thantasy: [Jayne] might be the main reason I keep you around. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiles) I'll stick with ones that just make you smile on the inside. Thantasy: [Jayne] You're going to need your sense of humor for the next three months! Cardaniel80: [Rick] We'll spend the time making plans for a few bedroom games for later. Thantasy: [Jayne] And you have to promise not to scream the first time you see me naked! Cardaniel80: [Rick] You mean like I did last time? Thantasy: [Jayne] That wasn't a scream, that was a gasp of ecstasy! Yes, we should be able to plan something comparable.... Thantasy: [Jayne] to the Allied Invasion of Europe! Thantasy: [Jayne] You've seen the movie, THE LONGEST DAY, right? Cardaniel80: [Rick] Right! We'll hit the beaches.... you'll be one of the first ones hit.... I'll drag you to safety, but you expire in my arms.... Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, as soon as I'm back to my fullest capacity, we're going to have THE LONGEST NIGHT! Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'll sleep 14 hours the night before to get ready. Thantasy: [Jayne] Whew! In speaking of sleep -- I'm a little tired. Thantasy: [Jayne] You don't mind if I conk out for a few, do you? Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looking at Mavis) We better go, or the nurse will chop us into tiny bits. Thantasy: [Jayne] I'd like you to stay, though. Both of you. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grinning) You talked me into it. Thantasy: [Jayne] If you don't mind watching me sleep. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I'd curl up with you, but I'd be out on my ear so fast... Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, they frown on that. Thantasy: [Jayne] Well, nighty-night for a few.... Thantasy: [Jayne] <turns her head to the side> Thantasy: [Jayne] <almost instantly> zzzzzzzz Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Kisses her again.) Night honey. Sleep tight. We'll hold off the monsters. (To Mavis) Damn, she's already gone! Thantasy: [Jayne] <suddenly, she twitches, like something has frightened her> Thantasy: [Jayne] <like she's having a bad dream> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Worried) Hey, she shouldn't move like that. What do we do, wake her? Thantasy: [Mavis] <Looking at the heart monitor> Thantasy: [Mavis] I think she's a little excited. Thantasy: [Mavis] See, her heart's beating a little faster! Thantasy: [Jayne] No! No! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Let's check with the nurse and see if everything's okay (heads for door.) Thantasy: [Jayne] I won't! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Hesitates, listening.) Thantasy: [Nurse] <coming already> Thantasy: [Nurse] <looks at Jayne> Oh, she's sleeping! Thantasy: [Nurse] She's probably just having a nightmare. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Can you give her something to calm her down? She's having a nightmare or something. Thantasy: [Nurse] She has about all the sedation she should have. Thantasy: [Nurse] See, her heartbeat is back to normal. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Biting his lip, still worried) So she's okay? Thantasy: [Nurse] I'll keep a close eye on her monitor down at the desk. She's just fine. She came through surgery very well. Thantasy: [Nurse] Dr. Haney is very pleased. He checked on her several times today Cardaniel80: [Rick] Can we stay? She asked us to. Thantasy: [Nurse] Yes, you can stay. Thantasy: [Nurse] Regular visiting hours don't apply in intensive care. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiling, goes to get a second chair so he and Mavis can both sit.) Thantasy: [Nurse] She might be out as soon as tomorrow and in a regular room Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grinning) That sounds like good news. Thantasy: [Nurse] Then you will have to watch the clock. Cardaniel80: [Rick] I don't care, as long as it means she's getting better. Thantasy: [Nurse] She'll be just fine. Dr. Haney is very confident. Thantasy: [Nurse] <leaves> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Rolls his eyes a little at the mention of Lon) Super Doc. Well, I guess he did do a good job. Thantasy: [Jayne] <in her sleep> No, don't leave that there. Thantasy: [Jayne] It doesn't belong there. Thantasy: [Jayne] Emmmmm. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Looks at heart monitor.) She okay, you think? Thantasy: [Jayne] I want some ice cream! Thantasy: [Mavis] Yes, if she's dreaming about ice cream, she's just fine. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Blinking) Yeah, I guess she's okay. Thantasy: [Jayne] with cherries! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Great, she's dreaming of fat. Thantasy: [Mavis] That's our girl! Thantasy: [Mavis] <a little uncomfortable at having called her "our girl," but does not try to cover it> Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Smiling) I wonder if we can request she get some ice cream with cherries tomorrow. Thantasy: [Mavis] Ice cream yes, I'm sure. Cherries? I don't know. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Well, maybe I can smuggle some in. Thantasy: [Mavis] <prepares to settle in for a long night> Thantasy: [Jayne] There, all better now! Thantasy: [Jayne] Yum! Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Slips his hand under Jayne's, the one with the IV. Notices Mavis on the other side taking her other hand.) Thantasy: [Jayne] Emm, that feels good! Thantasy: [Jayne] I like it when you to do that! Cardaniel80: [Rick] Is that real or Memorex, you think? Thantasy: [Mavis] I don't know. Thantasy: [Mavis] I hope we don't have a night of listening to TRUE CONFESSIONS. Cardaniel80: [Rick] Too bad people don't project visuals when they dream. I want to see what's happening. Thantasy: [Jayne] Yes, I'll be good! Thantasy: [Jayne] I'm always good! Thantasy: [Jayne] Sometimes I'm even terrific! Thantasy: [Jayne] Mmmmmmm. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Grinning at Mavis) She got that right. Thantasy: [Mavis] <smiles> Yup. Thantasy: [Mavis] I mean, yes, I'm sure. Thantasy: [Mavis] I can tell from that constant look of contentment on your face. Cardaniel80: [Rick] (Leans back, puts his knee up under his forearm so he can do some long-term hand-holding.) (Grins) Well, yeah. Thantasy: [Mavis] Yeah, well! Thantasy: [Jayne] <rests contentedly> Thantasy: [Mavis] <Pulls up a second chair, nestles in for the night.> Thantasy: <Fade out>
END OF ACT II |