Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 12)

Part 12 - Suspicious Minds

Michelle sits on the drawer looking at Julian's wedding ring, a tear rolling down her face. Jane looks on with a box of tissues. Natalie slowly puts her knife and fork down so as not to make noise to interrupt the silent contemplation

Michelle
Wow, for once I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry

Jane
It's ok, you didnt know gives her the box of tissues, Michelle wipes her eye

Michelle
Nope, I was too harsh. I just couldn't imagine that my brother would do that; it's hard to take in. He loves you so much. Natalie and Jane look at each other I didnt know things were that bad

Jane
Listen, how about I make some more breakfast since yours is getting cold. You must be hungry

Michelle
No you just need to sit down and relax. Natalie will do it

Natalie
What? the girls look at her...What....kind of eggs do you want?

Jane & Michelle
Scrambled

Natalie (imitating)
"Scrambled" Natalie walks to the kitchen unimpressed.

Meanwhile Kim is laying in her bed crying and makes a phone call...

Nadine
What now?

Kim (sniffing)
sorry

Nadine
Kim what's wrong?

Kim
Nothing's wrong Nadine

Nadine
So I'm supposed to think those are tears of joy? Kim tries to respond but cant hold back the tears Kim?

Kim
Yeah?

Nadine
Speak to me

Kim
takes a deep breath I think Sebastian's cheating on me

Nadine
Why d'you think that?

Kim
I found some co... Kim screws her eyes and gains composure

Nadine
Some what?

Kim
J I need you to do something else for me....yeah

Back at Jane's house Natalie has prepared breakfast. She lays down the plates for Jane and Michelle who are in hunger. They both take a bite of their eggs and sport a look of disgust, they both acknowledge each other

Natalie
What do you think?

Michelle
Uhm...its....its edible

Natalie
edible?

Jane
What she's tryna say is that it....uhm...

Natalie
sucks! My scrambled eggs suck!

Jane & Michelle
Yeah

Jane
I'll whip up something

Michelle
No stop. I'll go and do it. This weekend is all about play and no work. I'm definitely gonna be having a word with my brother though. Michelle goes into the kitchen. Jane takes off her ring and puts it in the drawer along with Julian's ring.

Jane
I feel bad Natalie

Natalie
Yeah me too

Jane
But I love him so much. It has to be done

Natalie
Huh? Who?

There's a knock on the door, Jane answers the door and smiles

Jane
Evelyn

Evelyn
Hey Girl

Jane
You're early Jane takes the bags from Evelyn

Evelyn
How could I not be? I would've been here earlier but I got sidetracked by someone I me....Evelyn realises Jane may be in a vulnerable state and doesnt mention her meeting a man Nevermind

Jane
o....k

Michelle
Hey Evelyn

Evelyn
Hi Michelle, how you feeling?

Michelle
Could be better after learning my bro's a bastard

Evelyn
I hear that Evelyn's eyes widen and she reaches into her pocket for the pack of condoms You wont believe..

Jane (feeling guilty)
Yeah well let's not worry about that. It's enough bad news for the day. I just wanna drink, maybe dance and mingle with my girls Evelyn leaves the condoms in her pocket.

Meanwhile Sebastian becomes anxious as he receives a text from Johnny. The young voluptuous girl appears...

Sebastian
Took you long enough

Nadine
Yeah well I had to take two quick buses, my car's in M.O.T

Sebastian
Fair enough

Nadine
So what seems to be the problem?

Sebastian
My car just decided to switch off

Nadine
Nice, let me take a look Nadine goes round to the front to check the engine, Sebastian follows. So how's things with Kim?

Sebastian
They're cool

Nadine
Just cool?

Sebastian
Yup, just dandy, fine and dandy

Nadine
Just dandy?

Sebastian
like candy!

Nadine
candy in what sense?

Sebastian
Nadine would you just!?!...

Nadine
all done

Sebastian
Really?

Nadine
Yup

Sebastian
Cool, thanx, So you need a lift?

Nadine
Yup to yours, I need to quickly get my sister's charger since she's been ringing me all day, battery's dying!!

Sebastian
What about yours!?!

Nadine
It's in my car which is in repair Sebastian sighs lets go!

Back at Jane's House...

Natalie
Wow continue

Evelyn
So me and him exchanged numbers, he's actually going to the same tournament as Johnny and Jules

Jane
I can't believe you're gonna date David across the road

Evelyn
Yup. He asked me to check up on his kids while he's away, so I'll be leaving every now and then in between girl talk

Michelle
"Evelyn's gotta boyfriend"

Evelyn
Calm down Michelle, he's still got certain criteria to follow but I do like his kids. The son is so cute he told me to hurry up and come "because he has a little secret to tell me"

Natalie
Dont we all

Jane looks around and sits back in her chair

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