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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 6:52:49 PM | whisper soft breezes
we met up after an afternoon rain,
coming in from a long day
lot of phone calls, and things to do, busy afternoon
just want to get to you, so i came in from the coast
driving through the countryside, to meet you
at that place off from downtown
as i drove up i saw you standing outside
so parked on the side of the street, and got out
hitting the buttin to lock the doors behind
"have you been here long, love?"
"no, i just got here, i had the most horrendous day!"
"let's go inside, and get warm, and you can tell me about it"
a man dressed in a gray wool suit, a black overcoat, and black shoes
opens the door while holding an umbrella, for his mate
a young woman about five foot four with long black hair wearing a black dress
extending to her calves, and a black overcoat
she enters first and then the man
they walk in and take a seat at one of the booths without waiting to be seated
as they are familiar with the establishment
coats removed and hung on the hangars at the end of the booth
the waitress walks over, says" hello, wet one out there today. You look cold dear, i'll see if he wouldn't mind turning up the heat in here" Handing them the menus, she walks away.
The man in the suit half rises, and leans across the table to kiss the girl. The establishment is older, and there are two women in a corner booth talking about their day, they're laughter is overheard.
the man sits, and asks" tell me , what happened today?"
she looks across the table at him, and says . . . . . | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:23:11 PM | | "lets not talk ", and she takes his hands, says , "lets just listen". And she takes a deep breath, looks him in the eyes lovingly, and closes her eyes for a minute. What shes doing is saying a little prayer,"Dear Lord let me start this day over, and enjoy this man and the rest of this day". | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:24:20 PM | She sighs and looks out the window, nibbling on her lip hoping he wont notice. He looks at her with concern in his face and says "Well are you going to tell me about your bad day or do i have to tickle it out of you?"
"Well you see....." she starts but the waitress shows up with their drinks. "Here you go this will get you both nice and warm in no time. Do you need more time in deciding what to eat? I can come back if you like?
"No i am ready what about you?" he asks her. The girl nods and says " I would like the chicken noodle soup with crackers please. I am chilled to the bone today" The waitress marks this down and turns to the man "Well for me i would like a big plate of your lovely spaghetti with parm cheese please" The waitress nods, gathers the menus and goes to fill the order.
The man reaches across the table and takes her hand. "Ok now she is gone, can you please tell me what is wrong?" | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:24:38 PM | | "lets not talk ", and she takes his hands, says , "lets just listen". And she takes a deep breath, looks him in the eyes lovingly, and closes her eyes for a minute. What shes doing is saying a little prayer,"Dear Lord let me start this day over at this very minute and enjoy this man and the rest of this day". | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:31:08 PM | "You look upset about something?" the man picks up his napkin, and wipes his lips, not sure of her days events, wondering what has upset her
"you know your beautiful?" sets his napkin down "was there any trouble while i was away?"
wes montgomery's playing the blues in the background, from an old juke box. If it hadn't already been playing, the man would have picked something similar
his minds floats back to the meeting he had earlier today on the coast for a second. Thinks to himself, that's going to be one hell of a job, well it's doable. Looks back her, and asks himself how did i get so lucky | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:37:05 PM | "Well its all so over whelming i dont know where to start" she shyly looks at him. " I mean this affects me just as much as it does you"
He looks at her puzzled not knowing what to say he squeezes her hand and tells her to please go on. | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 7:49:43 PM | her hand feels soft in his, and she looks together, and feels warm hopefully it was just some a** parked to close to her car, or she was late
The waitress comes back, and asks the couple if they'd like drinks befor their meal starts. The man orders merlot for both, found one that brings them both to a light buzz, without loosing control . . . and that is his job . . . to stay on control of himself and what's going on. Feels like letting loose tonight, shouldn't be any trouble tonight, not here.
"Come out with it Love, what's been bothering you?" | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/10/2008 10:30:49 PM | Well, I was talking to my sister, she got a strange call from your ex.
Said you came over and hacked her computer. said some personal stuff was missing too.
I remember, a couple months ago, we bumped into her at the Village Inn.
Now this message warning me to stay away from you.
I thought we were a unit, exclusive. Am I supposed to get shed of you?
When did you go over there? | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:12:04 AM | The man calls the waitress who was standing at the bar, and orders,
"Hi can we have a vodka, and cranberry , and a double bsuhmills with rocks"
turns back to his mate
"you do know your sister is crazy as a loon don't you"
"went over there a weel ago to fix her cable"
scene flashes to a week ago, the man walking in the door
a thirty something female walking away from the door. she's smoking a cigarettes, while having a phone conversation.
man turns on tv, and plays with the remote, looks behind the tv and starts moving cables
camera pans to woman, now sitting at her dining room table.
woman into the phone "you know this is all your fault, don't you!"
muffled noise from the other end of the phone
woman back at the voice "well I don't know what the hell we can do about this now"
scene flashes back to the barroom/restaraunt where the couple sit. The waitress has just brought their drinks, and is walking away.
The man picks up his drink, and takes a sip.
He looks back to his partner.
Gazing at her, thoughts read aloud by a deeper voice - his.
She looks warm, love that dress on her.
"You see I only went over there to fix her tv, I don't know what the hell she was arguing about on the phone, or who with"
The camera pans around the room, seen are wooden, slat walls. Colorful, yet subdued posters of blues players decorate the room, lights low with a main cast iron chandelier in the center of the room about seven foot from the floor. Light set low, with the window to the street being the main source of light. Bar man leisurely drying glasses, while talking with the barmaid/waitress.
Camera pans back to the couple, man half stands to kiss the woman again. Second kiss is held longer than the first. | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/11/2008 8:27:58 AM | | Thanks tig53, VisualDistortion, and Eyeguy all very much appreciated. Come back as often as you'd like | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/11/2008 9:14:51 PM | they are both feeling buzzed from the drinks they just consumed...
he is wild about her...and she him...
knowing her feelings are stronger than any nagging rumor, she allows herself to melt under his kiss...no longer chilled from the rain she is warmed by his kiss...
his sits next to her...and holds her hands...such lovely hands he thinks...she just looks at him and smiles...her heart so full of feeling....no words are exchanged...just looks of love...
she thinks...i love him because of who he is...i don't want to change him...but accept him...and love him...
and above all else, i trust him...our love is pure...she leans over again...and kisses his waiting lips... | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 5:19:50 AM | her head begins to spin
with confusion and delight
and she begins to weep
he quietly sits next to her
arm around her shoulder
and listens.... | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 8:18:45 AM | to the sounds from the jute box .. Round Midnight ...
he's finding it very hard to sit still ...
he takes her hand looks her in the eye, she knows he has to dance ...
he has to have her full body close to him ...
and him to her ....
as they spin around the make shift dance floor ...
the waitress already knows to put the food under the warmer till the couple gets their fill of
.... just being ....
lost in their own world. | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 11:13:01 AM | “Are you still hungry?” he asked.
“No” she said softly, looking at him, her pupils dark and dilated. “I need you. I promise I’ll tell you everything, but for now, this night I need you. I need you to make me forget”
She kissed him and in that kiss was everything in her heart…every secret she needed to tell, every ache she had, all the love that she felt for this man standing warm against her, holding her close to his heart.
“Ok baby, you tell me everything in the morning. Let’s go, I have something special I want to show you”. He kissed the tip of her nose. The elegant line of it had captured him when he first set eyes on her at the beach...he remembered that day as though it was yesterday. She had been walking with her dog in the dusky light of sunset, the evening sun golden on her skin and reflected in the colors of her eyes. That same golden light in her laughter as she had tossed a stick into the ocean for the big chocolate lab. His tail wagging, and big doggy grin as he scampered back to her puppylike. He had been captured then, then as he was captured now. This woman, this complex woman had his heart and he was going to show her just how much...
Quickly he paid the bill, gratefully accepting the food packed to go by the waitress, who offered it to him with a kind smile. She had served them before and he could always count on her for discretion. She knew they were likely to be hungry later...
Taking his lovers hand, he led her out of the restaurant. Now it was only their need for each other that urged them on. It thundered in the quiet between them. A soft mist was coming down as he guided her to the car, her hand warm on the small of her back. The tiny little droplets forming tiny diamonds in her hair in the dimming light. As they got into the car she looked at him and said... | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 3:45:45 PM | In a gruff voice.
"I want to know why, why did my sister want you at her place."
TV trouble, You call the cable guy for that, it's free.
She didn't need you for that.
You work at the tire store,
when did you become a cable tech?
Damn sister. Ever since she was a prissy brat,
She was always trying to steal my boyfriends in high school.
Even in college, I caught her in bed with my boy friend.
His head swiveled around, who was this sitting next to him.
Sounded like the voice of one of those tough female warriors from the W W E.
Didn't recognize her voice in the darkened car, is this really Linda?
He was at a loss for words.
The light rain suddenly turned into a howling storm.
Lightening strike close by brightened up the interior of the car
just long enough to see, that was a different woman sitting there.
He feels the short hairs bristle on the back of his neck.
Little did he know, he was about to find out,
Daniel Worthington, was dating two women...
Linda had a Split personality
She had little control,
Jumping back and forth from "Lovely Linda" to "Wicked Wanda",
never knowing which personality would take over the conversation.
The scene cross-fades to a TV show...60 Minutes...
Now they call it, "Dissociative Identity Disorder"
You know, give it a fancier name,
and you can charge more per hour to talk about it.
The wind grew stronger, rocking the car, and he felt all alone. | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 4:03:57 PM | his whole life falls apart before his eyes....confusion overwhelms him..he loves linda, no question about that...but was he willing to share his life with wanda as well?...he fells sooo torn...he wouldn't love someone else because they had cancer, he actually loved his sister more, laying in the hospital after her surgery.... why is mental health issues different?...is he being shallow even thinking these thoughts?...suddenly wanda starts to grab for his neck...
(i-guy, you're sooo weird!!...t-girl, that was beautiful!) | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 6:04:02 PM | the man wakes from his dream in a start, and sits up on the edge of the bed.
mumbles"my f . . .n head is killing me",
he stares at the tv for a second, which only makes it worse. he picks the remote up from the dresser, and turns the tv off. He sits with his head in his hands for a minute, then looks over to his, sleeping, partner. She's sleeping with her arm under the pillow, long black hair falling over her back, and around her shoulder. Man throws himself next her quietly
places his hand around her waist, and pulls her into him, as he kiss her neck.
she was sleeping lightly, and doesn't seem upset to be woken.
He asks "Baby? What happened tonight, the last thing I remember is kissing you, and opening the door for you." "and then just now waking up, to a raging headache"
'He doesn't wait for her answer befor he pulls her closer again, turns her over and kisses her. She kisses back, his hand drops to her left side, and they continue their passionate kiss. She . . .under the sheets, and He . . . above. have to break their kiss for a moment
He looks at her and tells her "I Love You"
She looks at him and says back "I Love You Too"
He rests his head on the pillow next to hers, and asks her to tell him what happened.
She " Baby, I don't know. You didn't drink that much, hardly finishing your drink, and we did finish the bottle of wine, but, when we sat down in your car . . . you said you felt sick. I offered to drive, and you agreed so I drove us home"
man looks at her, seemingly puzzled that he can't remember
She "when we got home I woke you, and held your hand to the door. We came up to the room and you undressed and laid down" "Sorry, i left the tv on, I was just tired . . . you know how I hate to drive, and I felt a lttle exhausted"
She rolls over to him, now on her belly next to him. His eyes run up and down her, they kiss, and he stands . . .
He "Baby, I have to get something for this Headache . . . I Love You, I do . . . I'll be right back" | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 7:08:08 PM | Man walks into the bathroom, and opens the medicine cabinet.
Takes hold of the bottle of pills, and closes the door.
Dumps a couple into his hand, and fills his cup with water.
The man swallows the pills, and leans back against the blue tiled wall, as he drinks his water.
He sets his cup under the tap for more, and drinks again.
Rising he sets the cup down, and recaps the pill bottle and puts it away.
He hangs his head for a moment, and looks up into the mirror, He flashes back to the meeting he had earlier on the coast
The scene looks out onto a large green, open Lawn with one maple standing equal distance betwee the large White House in the back ground, and the camera.
There is a stiff breeze today, and no rain at this time . . . .
There are three men in suits and over coats, standing together on the lawn. somking while talking
Overheard is the man in the Gray overcoat " If we don't finish them they'll finish us"
The man in the Black overcoat nods in agreement "Nice day today, taking her out later, meeting up downtown, you know the place . . ."
The man in the Tan overcoat to the first man "You're right" to the second "when are you two gonna tie the knot, you've been at this for what . . . three years"
Man in Black "Yeah, maybe your right, but you know how I feel about it since the last" turns to the man in Gray "When, "
Man in Gray " I'm working on that now, just keep yourself available" turns to the man in Tan "How's your little one"
Man in Tan " He's doing great, wow! he floors me ya know . . . . almost keeping up with his sister now"
Man in Gray "You guys are good now then?"
Man in Tan "Yeah" he looks down to the ground "Yeah, think she just wants to get away from here for awhile, so when this is over . . . . " light laugh "but you know I'll have my phone . . . . *smiling* . . . . just don't call"
They three finish their cigarettes, and walk to their cars.
Man in Black to a black BMW 328i, radio overheard as he drives away
Man in Tan to a Subaru Outback 4 door, fixing his shades as he drives away
Man in Gray to a black Mercedes four door,
Camera pans out | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/12/2008 9:08:16 PM | all three men go separate ways
the man in the black bmw continues his journey up the coast thinking to himself....'it feels so right...i never thought i would ever feel this way again...'
as the sun breaks thru the clouds the radio plays...'And then I looked up at the sun and I could see, Oh the way that gravity turns for you and me, And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun, And the way that gravity pulls on everyone, on everyone...this only confirmed his feelings were true...'
driving back home he thinks...'life is sooo damn good...it's almost perfectly unreal...if only...'
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(i2sky...nice work there,my man...and lucky, sweetheart...love your words as well...just forgot to mention it!!) | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/13/2008 7:54:14 AM | If only........
The man looks up into the bathroom mirror, ..... his head still throbbing he remembers his last thoughts as he drove toward the restaurant the day before. Oh how he wanted to see her, to be with her, to hold her and not remember. But he did....... his conversation on the lawn the day before brought back all of his fears. He couldnt be hurt like that again.... he just couldnt. He knew that, paralyzed by the fears of his past, he had so disappointed this woman that he loved so much. She had been so loving , so patient, so accepting of him, and yet......... he knew she wouldnt wait forever. If only.......
"Babe..... are you alright?" Aroused from the world of his thoughts , ...his own personal hell...... he splashes cool water on his face, reaches for a towel, and composes himself once again.
"I'm fine love"............ He gazes at her form under the soft thin sheets as he reenters the room. She seems more beautiful to him than ever as he returns to the safe haven next to her. He draws her near to him and gently speaks......... | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/13/2008 10:50:11 AM | Looking into her beautiful eyes so trusting, "I'm got a lot on my mind, babe...I'm heading out for a while...maybe some alone time will help me refocus.
Head tilted upward, looking deep in his eyes as her arms wrap around his neck, softly telling him "There is nothing you could ever do that would stop my love for you. Don't you know that by now?"
Gently kissing her lips, he unwound her arms softly, eyes misting over as he turned his head thinking to himself....if only... | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/13/2008 11:21:04 AM | NOW alone , she watches out the window as his figure fades into the morning fog, still full of emotion from all that had happened the day before. She had longed to share all with him. ..... safe and secure in his strong arms this morning, basking in their love as he drew out every detail. She had so hoped for his comfort and reassurance.
Instead , she buried her head in the pillow and wept. With every tear she wondered what was happening to them...... Their love had blossomed so unexpectedly a few years before. That first day on the beach was so vivid........ the way she had gazed up into his deep eyes... so warm, so longing, so beckoning. It was there that she was lost and her life transformed.
Still, sometimes it now seemed a dream..... she feared that he was drifting away. It wasnt that she now doubted his love. Somehow she always knew it was there. No, something else drew him away..... pulling him back from the fulfillment of all of their dreams. What was it??
Her tears gave way to exhausted sleep as the man rounded the final corner . | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/13/2008 9:34:31 PM | Dan kept the Pedal to the metal,
the Black Mercedes tached out, screaming down the coast road.
Hitting a hump in the road here will get you airborne, and it's a thousand
foot drop to the ocean along this narrow road. He stared straight ahead.
That hand full of pills swallowed in the bathroom didn't have any effect
on his aching body. The body demanding a "real fix" and if he can keep the
car on the road, Relief is just minutes away, but minutes can feel like hours.
Pulling into the entrance of Cheetahs Strip Club, steps out of thee car, hands
the valet parking guy a ten spot and strolls inside. Twenty five strippers,
Hollywood wanna bee's stranded here, live in the back of the club. Living on
Cigarettes, Ramen and a little bag of dope, this is the last stop for girls gone wild..
Even in the dim lighting, wasn't hard to spot the owner of this sleaze club.
Hundred pounds more muscle than his burly bouncers, this ex pro-wrestler wasn't
a guy you messed with. Then he saw Dan and nodded his head to walk over.
"Hi Gus."
"Not going to say , how are you, in this dim light you look like your hurting.
Give me five hundred, I'll see if I got some medicine in stock. Go sit down
in front of the stage. Wanda comes on in five minutes, you'll like her. | |
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| Afternoon, out of the rain
Posted: 5/14/2008 12:00:28 AM | Camera follows man out of the bathroom and into their bedroom.
Camera pans across the room befor the man starts to speak.
Starts across the room at eye level, the light illuminates the woman, lying on the bed covered in silk sheets, and a blanket held to her waist, vague impression of wooden furniture along the outlines of the large bedroom.
The man, and woman start to speak msg 21, and 22 | |
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