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~Returning Character~
Lanette
~New Characters Introduced~
Clair and Bebe
Original Date of Post: 03/08/2009
Narrator: (Singing) Come to my window…Crawl inside…Oh, I’m sorry. I just have that Melissa Ethridge song in my head. I wonder why!
Misty: There, all set up!
Grace: Very nice as usual. But who’s going to be your roommate this time around?
Misty: I don’t know. Marisa’s only going to school part-time now and says she’s not going to live on campus anymore. I assume they set me up with someone new.
Grace: Yeah, but if you don’t get a roommate, that means you’ll have this whole big room all to yourself. Lucky gal!
Misty: I don’t know about that. Oh, I better get ready for work!
Grace: How’s the job going?
Misty: It’s fine. No complaints.
Grace: That’s surprising, since all you do is bus tables.
Misty: Yeah, but I like the tips that I get.
Grace: If you say so. (Knock on the door)
Misty: Oh, hi Cynthia.
Cynthia: Misty, I want you to meet your new roommate. Her name is Clair.
Misty: It’s nice to meet you Clair.
Clair: Same here.
Cynthia: Well, now that you two have met each other, here’s your key Clair and welcome to the dorms. Have fun girls. (Cynthia walks away)
Grace: I’ve got to get out of here. I’ll see you later Mist.
Misty: Bye Grace! (She leaves) Come on in. Just make yourself comfortable.
Clair: Thanks…You have very pretty hair.
Misty: Huh? Thanks. It’s nice to hear a compliment every now and again. Well, I have to go to work now. I’ll see you in a few hours. (At Winona’s apartment)
Steven: Are you home Winnie?
Winona: I’m in the kitchen!
Steven: Well, I see you’ve gained your appetite back!
Winona: Oh God! I forgot how bad it was when I was pregnant with Wallace. Do you want a pickle?
Steven: Um, no thanks.
Winona: Well, more for me. (Bites into the pickle) Hmm…It needs something. (Brings out the chocolate sauce) There we go! You sure you don’t want any?
Steven: I’m really sure! (Gags) Boy, those cravings can get wild!
Winona: Mmm, I should get some caramel sauce too!
Steven: I’ll get some later if you want. (Knock on the door) Who can that be? (They open the door)
Winona: (Gasp) Lanette?
Lanette: Winnie! (They scream) Oh my God! (They hug) I didn’t know you lived here!
Winona: What are you doing here?
Lanette: Well don’t freak out, but I actually live right next door. We just moved in. I came over to introduce myself!
Winona: Oh my God! That’s so cool! I didn’t know you moved back into town.
Lanette: Yeah, I moved back for several reasons.
Winona: Come in, come in! Let’s sit down and catch up!
Lanette: Oh, it’s so good to be around you again. Who’s he?
Winona: Oh sorry. This is my boyfriend Steven. Steven, this is my best friend from high school, Lanette.
Lanette: Nice to meet you Steven.
Steven: Likewise. (Wallace walks out) Oh I’m sorry, did we wake you up kiddo!
Lanette: Who’s that?
Winona: That’s my son.
Lanette: (Gasp) Wallace Jr.? (Screams) Let me take a good look at him. Oh, he’s so cute! He’s got his father’s eyes, Winnie’s face…Uh-huh…Yup! He’s Wallace’s kid alright!
Winona: You had doubt?
Lanette: No doubt at all! I knew the whole time that Wallace was the father. (Nervous laughter) So tell me Winnie! How have things been?
Winona: Well, for a couple of years it’s just been me and Wallace. But then, I met Steven in one of my classes at school and we’ve been able to start a relationship. And as a matter of fact, I’m pregnant with his child.
Lanette: No kidding! Well congratulations! Well, as you know I’ve been going to Sandgem University for the last couple of years and I was doing pretty well. That is until last semester where I get this perverted teacher. I got tired of dealing with perverts there when I could be back home and deal with the perverts that I know personally.
Winona: At least you did the responsible thing as an adult and reported him to the police.
Lanette: I sure did…Right after I spray painted the words, “Perverted Jackass” on his car.
Winona: I spoke too soon.
Lanette: You should know by now how I roll!
Winona: I guess. You haven’t changed one bit.
Lanette: Well, that’s not entirely true. There are some things that are different about me.
Winona: Like what? (Knock on the door) More surprises?
Lanette: Well…sort of!
Winona: (Gasp) Don’t tell me you have a boyfriend! Oh, you have to tell me all about him.
Lanette: Just get the door Winnie! (Winona opens the door)
Winona: Um…hello!
Bebe: Hi, I just moved in next door and decided to come over and say hi.
Winona: You moved in next door?
Lanette: There you are, babe!
Winona: Babe?
Lanette: Winnie, this is Bebe. She’s my girlfriend. (Winona gasps) Bebe, this is my best friend from high school, Winona.
Winona: Hi Bebe. It’s nice to meet you.
Bebe: Same here. Lanette has told me so much about you.
Winona: Really. I haven’t heard a thing about you.
Bebe: I didn’t know we were going to be neighbors.
Winona: Me neither. So tell me Lanette, how long have you known her?
Lanette: Hmm…It’s been about three years or so. We met during my first semester at Sandgem and before you know it, we were inseparable.
Winona: So what you’re saying is that…you two have been dating for the last three years?
Lanette: Something like that.
Bebe: I mean, we’ve been living with each other for the last two years. Now, when Lanette said that we were going to move here, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve never been here before. But when Lanette told me about people like you, I couldn’t help but warm up to the idea. But things were able to work out for the two of us! I got a job at a law firm.
Lanette: She does have her B.A. in Law! And I’ve got a job working with Kindergartners.
Winona: I thought you don’t like kids.
Lanette: What are you talking about? I’ve always liked kids!
Winona: Well, I guess that’s another thing I didn’t know about you.
Lanette: Something wrong?
Winona: Not at all. I’m just very tired. I had a long day at work and school.
Lanette: That’s understandable. So, I’ll see you around!
Winona: Right.
Bebe: It was nice to meet you Winona.
Winona: Back at you. (They leave)
Steven: Well, they seem very nice.
Winona: Whatever. I’m taking a shower.
Steven: What’s her problem?
Narrator: Later that night, Misty was having one hell of a dream. She was dreaming of dancing sugar plums! Yeah right! She was having a big make-out dream with Ash. And she seemed like she enjoyed it, because that’s what she talked about during lunch.
Misty: Oh my God, have you ever had anything like that before?
Marisa: Yes. I’ve had plenty of make-out dreams about me and Tracey and even Lucian, if you want to know the truth.
Misty: Lucian, eh?
Marisa: (Blushes) It was of course when Tracey and I were separated. It was just one and that was all.
Misty: Sure it was.
Marisa: Look, we’ve all had them at one point or another, but I do not want to hear this kind of thing while I’m eating. (Sighs) I know it may seem like in the dream that he’s a sloppy kisser, but you wake up to the cat licking your face.
Misty: Nope, it was a dead-on kiss on the lips. And it felt so good. (Clair walks up)
Clair: I thought that was you.
Misty: Hi Clair! Come and sit with us.
Clair: Oh, I wouldn’t want to impose or anything like that.
Misty: Nonsense! The more, the merrier. Come on and sit with us. Clair, this is my best friend, Marisa. Marisa, this is my new roommate, Clair.
Marisa: Nice to meet you. (Clair glares at her) Um…So how do you like it at the university?
Clair: It’s fine.
Misty: Hey Marisa, isn’t that Tracey over there?
Marisa: Say what? (She turns around) Oh whoa, that is him! Excuse me! (She gets up and runs over to him)
Misty: I’m so glad that they’re back together.
Clair: You mean, that guy is her boyfriend?
Misty: Yup! (They walk over to the table) What are you doing here Tracey?
Tracey: Well, I was done with classes for the day and decided to come eat here for lunch and hopefully run into one of you guys. Who’s your new friend?
Misty: This is my new roommate, Clair.
Tracey: Nice to meet you Clair. I’m Tracey. So Marisa, since I’m done with classes for the day, I was wondering if you’d like to come back to the house with me.
Marisa: Love to, but I have a drawing class coming up and won’t be done for a good three hours. Maybe next time!
Tracey: Are you just telling me that because you’re afraid that my cousin might be there? He’s not there anymore. He went back to his home.
Marisa: I know. But I really do have a class. Nice try though. I have to get going now. I’ll see you guys later. (She leaves)
Misty: Bye. She sure seems chipper.
Tracey: I’m glad that she’s back to being that way.
Misty: Well, as long as you stay away from my older sister, you can keep Marisa that way.
Tracey: That’s going to follow me to the grave, isn’t it?
Misty: Marisa isn’t going to let go of it. So you better get used to hearing her bring that up if you guys fight.
Tracey: Yeah, you’re right.
Misty: Oh right. I better get going.
Clair: Where are you running off to?
Misty: Well, there are a few things I want to get at the store off campus.
Clair: Would you mind if I come along?
Misty: Sure thing. We’ll see you later Tracey.
Tracey: Take care. (A little later at the store)
Misty: Cool. A sale on Ramen!
Clair: I didn’t know you liked Ramen. I like Ramen too! What’s your favorite flavor?
Misty: I don’t know. I guess chicken.
Clair: Me too!
Misty: Well, that’s just…great! I’ve never seen anybody get excited about Ramen noodles before. I mostly get it because it’s so cheap, but it’s still good.
Clair: I absolutely agree with you.
Misty: You get what you need. I’m going over to the feminine aisle. (Nearby)
Bebe: What the hell? How could they charge that much for a box of tampons?
Lanette: Settle down. You’re in public. I’m actually surprised I’m the one calming you down. Usually it’d be the other way around.
Bebe: Well where I come from, we’d use that amount to buy a box of tampons and still have enough money for a Hugh Grant movie and a box of chocolates!
Lanette: And how long have you been living in the 90’s? (Sighs) I’ll pay for them if you need them. (Looks over) Huh? Well, there’s a face I haven’t seen in a long time. Misty Waterflower?
Misty: Huh? Lanette! I didn’t know you were back in town!
Lanette: Yup! I just can’t say no to this place.
Misty: How long have you been back?
Lanette: Only a couple of days now. Luckily we live right next door to Winnie.
Misty: You’re in the apartment complex?
Lanette: Yup.
Misty: Cool. You and Winona are neighbors! It’s going to be like high school again!
Lanette: Well…I don’t know about that.
Misty: That’s great! I can come visit you since it’s close to the dorm rooms.
Lanette: That sounds great!
Bebe: Mind introducing me to your friend?
Lanette: Sorry. Bebe, this is Misty. I went to high school with her. Misty, this is Bebe. She’s my…partner.
Misty: Your partner? (Gasp) You mean to say that you two are…
Lanette: Yes, take a chill-pill. We are lesbians. Now I hope you don’t think any less of me or anything like that.
Misty: Why would I do that? I would like you no matter what choice of lifestyle. Gays are just as human as everyone else and should be treated as such.
Lanette: That means a lot.
Misty: I get so mad at people who put down a person just because they’d rather be with their own gender than the opposite sex.
Lanette: I know what you mean. But I knew I was going to get an awkward feeling with my loved ones when I brought Bebe with me.
Misty: You mean like your parents or your older sister.
Lanette: Well my parents were very supportive about my choice and love Bebe. My sister is still whacked out on drugs so she doesn’t know if I said, “I’m gay” or “I’m living in the Bay”. It’s actually Winona who is uncomfortable.
Misty: Winona?
Lanette: She was the one I was worried about telling.
Misty: I don’t know why. Winona’s open to almost anything.
Lanette: Oh, I know Winnie very well. Let’s just say her family beat it into her head early on in life that homosexuality and being gay is extremely wrong. And now that she’s learned her best friend is gay, she probably doesn’t know what to think.
Misty: Geez. Hmm…I’m curious. How did you…? Well…What I mean to say is…Um, I thought you were into men.
Lanette: Huh? (Giggles) It happens. You tend to experiment when you’re in college. I did plenty of that…Not the drug kind! (Clair walks up) Oh but seriously, Bebe is just the greatest and I wouldn’t trade her in for anything.
Bebe: Oh love.
Misty: (Giggles) Now that’s sweet. I only wish Winona could feel the same way about your relationship. (Clair clears her throat)
Clair: There you are.
Misty: Oh Clair, I just ran into one of my old friends. Clair, this is Lanette. I went to high school with her. Lanette, this is my new roommate, Clair.
Lanette: Nice to meet you Clair. (She glares at her) Huh?
Clair: Well, I got what I needed.
Misty: Okay. I’ll see you around Lanette.
Lanette: Check you later!
Misty: Nice meeting you Bebe! (They walk away)
Bebe: She seems nice.
Lanette: Now don’t get any ideas, babe. I’m the only red-head you’re pounding.
Bebe: (Giggles) You never cease to amuse me. (A little later outside the store)
Misty: It was so great to see Lanette again. I haven’t seen her in almost four years. I just can’t believe Winona would look down on Lanette and her choice of lifestyle.
Clair: Run that by me again!
Misty: Well it’s because Lanette has decided that she likes to be around women more than men and is happy with her partner, Bebe. But her best friend Winona frowns upon it.
Clair: Oh, so that’s it. It’s nice that you’re concerned about a friend. I like that about you.
Misty: Hmm, thanks.
Clair: I can see it very clearly. (She strokes Misty’s hair) You’re a very kind girl.
Misty: Huh?
Narrator: That night, Misty had another one of those nasty dreams again. She’s just kissing and hugging on Ash. It was magical, it was pretty…until I took a look out of the dream and noticed that Clair was making out with Misty while she’s passed out on the bed…What the hell?
Clair: Better than any girl can give you! (Misty happily sighs)
Narrator: This girl is psycho! (Singing) Does that make her CRAZY? Does that make her CRAZY?
Clair: You, shut up!
Narrator: Eh…meanwhile, Winona has been giving Lanette an ugly silent treatment. She refuses to talk to her and avoids her like the plague.
Lanette: Hey Winnie! Do you want to get some breakfast? I’m buying!
Winona: No thanks. We’re on our way to church. (Later)
Lanette: I’ve got the latest Johnny Depp movie on DVD. Do you want to watch?
Winona: I’ve got some bills to pay. Maybe later! (Later)
Lanette: I’ve got tickets to go see Avril Lavigne in concert tomorrow!
Winona: Sorry, I’ve got a root canal!
Narrator: See what I mean! Meanwhile, back at the dorms…
Clair: Hello.
Marisa: Hi, is Misty there?
Clair: I’m sorry, she stepped out.
Marisa: Okay. Just tell her that Marisa called and wanted to see if she wanted to go to the movies.
Clair: I’ll be sure to give her that message. (Hangs up) Not. (Misty opens the door)
Misty: (Sighs) That was a nice shower.
Clair: Feeling better?
Misty: Much better. I always like to relax with a warm shower. Hey Clair, did anybody call me while I was out?
Clair: Nope. No calls. (At Marisa’s house)
Marcus: So what did Misty say?
Marisa: Misty didn’t say anything. It was that girl.
Marcus: What girl?
Tracey: You mean her new roommate?
Marisa: You’ve got it. There’s just something about her I don’t trust.
Marcus: You don’t trust anyone.
Marisa: Shut up Marcus, I’m serious. The other day at lunch, she just glared at me, like I said something offensive.
Marcus: Did you say something offensive?
Marisa: No, but I’m going to say something offensive in about five seconds if you keep asking stupid questions.
Marcus: Great. We are going to see…the latest installment in the Saw franchise!
Marisa: (Groans) Damn it. If Misty were here, she’d kick both of your asses and take us to a chick flick.
Marcus: Well she’s not here. So it’s two against one on us seeing the blood and gore fest!
Tracey: Actually, I wanted to see the new Jim Carrey movie.
Marcus: Shut up Tracey! (A little later at the dorms)
Misty: It’s been pretty quiet today. No one called or anything. I thought Marisa and the boys were going to call me about a movie.
Clair: Maybe they forgot.
Misty: Hmm…maybe. Hey Clair! Do you want to get something to eat at the cafeteria?
Clair: Yeah, sure. (Later at the cafeteria)
Drew: Here you are ladies.
Misty: Thanks Drew.
Drew: Huh, I haven’t met you before.
Misty: Oh right, this is Clair, my new roommate. Clair, this is a good friend of mine, Drew.
Drew: Pleasure to meet you Clair. (She glares at him) Huh? Hey Misty, I thought you were going to the movies with Marisa and the boys.
Misty: I thought so too, but they never called back today.
Drew: I know that Marcus was begging me to see this movie! I would have figured that he would want you to come.
Misty: Guess they forgot.
Drew: Odd. Marisa never forgets…but knowing her, she was probably busy screwing around with Tracey to notice her surroundings. Plus Marcus is with him and we all know how forgetful he is.
Misty: You’ve got a point there.
Narrator: That night, things got a little crazy. As it is the third night in a row for Misty to have one of those nasty dreams. Still asleep, Misty brought out her arms to embrace Ash, and then opened her eyes… (Misty screams) …To find a very naked Clair on top of her bed.
Misty: Clair?
Clair: Hi Misty.
Misty: What the hell do you think you’re doing? (Clair jumps off, puts on a robe, and walks to the door)
Clair: If you’ll excuse me… (She walks out)
Misty: What the fuck?! (Moments later outside of Grace’s room)
Grace: (Yawns) I’m coming. (Banging on the door) I’m coming I said! (Opens the door) Misty! It’s one in the God-damn morning!
Misty: I know it’s late, but I can’t stay in my room.
Grace: It’s not another one of those ghosts, is it? (Yawns) There’s no such things as ghosts.
Misty: Worse than that. My roommate is trying to sleep with me!
Grace: What the hell? Come in, come in. Tell me what the hell is going on.
Misty: Well, for the past few nights I’ve been having these really sweet dreams of me and Ash making out.
Grace: (Sarcastic) Oh, I love where this is going.
Misty: Don’t worry, I’m going somewhere with this. Well, I was having one of those dreams tonight, but I woke up, and I saw Clair over my bed, buck-naked. If I hadn’t woken up, who knows what she would have done.
Grace: Yikes. Okay. First off, you can spend the night in my room if you want. Next, I want you to go talk to Cynthia first thing tomorrow morning. This is very serious. No one should have to live in a place where they have to worry about getting penetrated!
Misty: Thank you Grace. (The next morning in Cynthia’s room)
Cynthia: That’s a serious accusation Misty.
Misty: It’s true.
Cynthia: I’m going to ask you again. Are you sure you didn’t dream this? I mean, we all have weird dreams and when we wake up, we think we see…
Misty: I’m telling you the truth. She was over my bed, buck-naked.
Cynthia: Okay Misty. I’ll talk to her and we’ll see if we can get you set up with a new roommate.
Misty: Thanks Cynthia. (A little later back at Cynthia’s room)
Cynthia: Clair, it would be in your best interest to confess to the crime.
Clair: What crime?
Cynthia: (Sighs) Misty came to my room this morning in a panic and she told me that you were completely naked, trying to have sex with her.
Clair: I did no such thing. I was asleep the whole night.
Cynthia: Well, I’ll tell you right now. It’s your word against hers and Misty is not one to lie about anything. Much less make up something as absurd as this!
Clair: Yeah, but you can’t just go by with just one person’s testimony. That’s just not fair.
Cynthia: (Sighs) Keep in mind I have to keep an eye on every girl that lives in this hall. If anybody gets hurt or in trouble, then I get in trouble! I am going to regret this but you have one last chance. You are on thin-ice right now. If Misty so much as comes to me with any complaint about you, I will see to it that you are kicked out of school and arrested. (A little later back at Misty’s dorm room)
Misty: (Thinking) Don’t worry. Cynthia might have gotten rid of that crazy bitch. I shouldn’t have to worry. (She opens the door) It’s dark in here. (She flips the switch)
Clair: Hello Misty.
Misty: (Gasps) What the hell are you doing here?
Clair: Well, I guess Cynthia decided to give me a second chance.
Misty: This can’t be happening.
Clair: What’s the matter Misty? I thought we were friends. Is this what a friend does?
Misty: Yes. Because what you were doing was wrong! Clair, I am not like that. I am not a lesbian, or whatever the hell you are. I have a boyfriend.
Clair: Please Misty. Is there any other way I can persuade you? (She strokes her arm)
Misty: GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME! (Misty runs out of the room) I’ve got to get away from here. I’ve got to go somewhere! (Later at Winona’s apartment)
Winona: Do you think I’m a bad person Steven?
Steven: Oh God…This isn’t one of those mood swings I’ve heard so much about, is it?
Winona: I want to accept it! But I can’t! I just can’t! It’s just the way I was brought up. I should be ashamed for giving her the cold shoulder.
Steven: Whoa. I missed a big chunk there because I have no clue what you’re talking about.
Winona: Forget it Steven. Just forget it! (Doorbell rings) Great, it’s probably her again. I need a good lie. (She opens the door) Misty?
Misty: Winona… (She starts to cry)
Winona: Oh my God. Misty, what’s wrong? Come on sweetie, we can talk in private. (She glares at Steven)
Steven: I’ve been at work all day, I’m not leaving.
Winona: Fine Steven. We’ll be talking in my car, but you better keep an eye on Wallace while I’m gone. Let’s go sweetie! (In the car)
Misty: I’m sorry Winona. I didn’t know who else to run to.
Winona: It’s no problem Misty. Now, do you want to talk about it? (Misty sighs) There has to be a reason why you came all the way here to see me.
Misty: My new roommate is a psychopath.
Winona: Um…okay.
Misty: Wait, there’s more. It’s only been three days with the girl and every time I go to sleep, she’s been making out with me. And just last night, I woke up to find her over my bed, buck-naked!
Winona: Okay, that’s just wrong. Did you go to the R.A. or the police?
Misty: I told Cynthia, my R.A. about this and apparently she gave the bitch a second chance.
Winona: I don’t blame you for leaving.
Misty: Well, I’m not going back there. Even if that crazy bitch is gone, I’m not going back. There’s no guarantee for my safety if I stay. After Cynthia gave her any kind of second chance, I can't trust her either.
Winona: So you’re going back to stay with your parents and older sisters and commute to school?
Misty: I really have no other choice. I don’t want to go back there either, but anything is better than being at the dorms now.
Winona: Hey Misty, I don’t know if you’re crazy about the idea, but I do have an extra room in my apartment. You could stay for a couple of days.
Misty: Are you sure?
Winona: Absolutely. I’d be happy to do anything for a friend.
Misty: Thanks Winona.
Winona: Come on, I’ll take you back to the dorms so we can pack up all of your stuff. (At the dorms)
Misty: I want you to be careful Winona. In your condition, I don’t want that bitch to try anything crazy.
Winona: Don’t worry about me. (Grace runs up)
Grace: There you are! Are you okay Misty?
Misty: What’s going on?
Grace: Well, I came to check on you a while ago. But when the door opened, I noticed that crazy bitch was still there. So I got a little suspicious and talked to Cynthia. She said that she wanted to give Clair a second chance in case she was telling the truth.
Misty: What happened after she told you that?
Grace: I was like, “Oh, hell to the NO” on that one! I told her that she lost her mind and that you woke me up at one in the friggin’ morning! YOU were telling the truth and Clair's a liar. Long story short, Cynthia kicked Clair out and the room is all yours once again.
Misty: Not anymore. I’m leaving the dorms.
Grace: Whoa. Why are you doing that?
Misty: Sorry, I’m just a little cautious now. I don’t trust these new girls and I don’t trust Cynthia’s judgment after this crap. I just can’t go through with it. If Marisa was my roommate again, I would reconsider. But that's not gonna happen!
Grace: That’s understandable. So, you’re going to stay at home and commute to school?
Winona: No.
Both: Huh?
Winona: She’s going to live in my apartment. (Misty gasps)
Misty: What?
Winona: I have an extra room, Misty works so she can help with rent, and with a new baby on the way and with Steven’s busy schedule, I’m sure I could use another pair of hands around. What do you say?
Grace: Go for the offer! I mean, you’re good friends with Winona. Plus it’s better than living with your sisters again.
Misty: That’s true. Alright, I will take you up on that offer Winona. (A little later at the apartments)
Winona: Well, here we are.
Misty: Wow, this seems to be going a little too fast for me. Are you sure it’s okay?
Winona: Positive. We have four rooms total. One for me and Steven, one for Wallace, one for the new baby, and one for you. So it’s perfectly okay.
Misty: Thanks Winona.
Winona: Welcome home Misty. (They get out of the car)
Misty: Hey, isn’t that Steven coming towards us?
Winona: It is. Steven, what the hell is going on? Where’s Wallace?
Steven: Crap! I was hoping that I would find him before you got back.
Winona: What the hell are you talking about? DID YOU LOSE MY SON?
Steven: I was resting my eyes for a few minutes and he…left the place.
Winona: YOU FELL ASLEEP?! Oh my God, I hope he’s okay!
Steven: Let’s not panic. He couldn’t have gotten far!
Winona: Wallace! Where are you? Oh God, please be okay! (They run inside the apartment)
Steven: Check in here again. He could have come back.
Winona: Wallace!
Misty: Are you in here?
Steven: Hey, come on out kiddo!
Winona: Oh Wallace, where can you be? (She runs out of the apartment) Oh God, what if he jumped out of the window? Oh my God! (Screaming) Wallace! (A door opens)
Bebe: Hey, is everything alright out here?
Winona: What the hell do you think? I lost my baby boy and I don’t know where he is!
Bebe: Oh, you mean Wallace?
Lanette: Are you looking for a little three-year old boy, blue eyes, and likes to play with stuffed bears?
Wallace: Hi Mommy!
Winona: (Tears up) Wallace! (She runs to him) Oh, thank God you’re alright!
Lanette: I actually found the little guy playing with the elevator buttons. I tried to bring him back to you guys, but no one answered the door.
Winona: You were asleep, Steven!
Lanette: So I just brought him back to my place. I hope you don’t mind.
Winona: Wallace, you really scared Mommy. I thought I was going to lose you. Don’t ever leave the apartment like that again. (Wallace looks down on the ground) But the most important thing is that you’re alright. (She hugs him) Thank you, Lanette.
Lanette: Don’t mention it. (A little later)
Steven: So Misty is going to stay with us.
Winona: Yes. She’s responsible and promised to help us out with Wallace and the new baby. Also, she works so she’ll be able to help with paying the rent. Plus, we have this extra room that she could use.
Steven: Fine. I’m not going to argue with you. I guess this means I can’t walk around the house in the nude anymore.
Winona: No. And if I see your nude butt around my son, you’re getting castrated the old-fashioned way. I’m going to check on Misty. (She opens her room door) Misty? Oh, she’s not in here. (She opens Wallace’s door)
Misty: So Cinderella and Prince Charming drove off in their carriage and they lived happily ever after. Until the Disney corporation decided to do a part two and three! Sleep tight. (She walks to the door)
Winona: Very nice Misty.
Misty: Don’t get any ideas. I’m not ready for children of my own yet. (Knock on the door)
Winona: Who could that be? (She opens the door) Lanette?
Lanette: Hey Winnie. I just dropped by and wanted to give little Wallace this.
Winona: A teddy bear?
Lanette: Yeah, the little guy got attached to one in my collection, so I thought he could play with it.
Winona: Thanks Lanette. Do you want to come inside for a drink?
Misty: Oh, I’m going to go to my room and call Ash to let him know what happened.
Steven: Yeah and I’m…Going in the other room. (They leave the area)
Lanette: Since when does Waterflower live with you?
Winona: Very long story. Mostly involving this roommate she had at the dorms.
Lanette: Ah!
Winona: Listen Lanette…I want to thank you for looking after my boy today. And…I’m sorry for avoiding you for the last few days.
Lanette: Oh Winnie…
Winona: Let me finish. I shouldn’t ever be prejudice against anybody whether they be gay or straight. I shouldn’t ever think less of them or get any of those horrible thoughts in my head. I just didn’t know what to think when you told me that you were gay. But, I’ve come to the conclusion, that my friends are going to do things that I’m not going to agree with, but I shouldn’t necessarily hate them or shun them. And you are more than just a friend. You’re family to me.
Lanette: Winnie…I’m glad that you’re willing to accept me and Bebe. And come on, let’s face it. You’ve always been this way when it comes to gays. I remember in high school, you kept calling Tucker, "IT". Hell, I was afraid to come back to town because I was afraid of what you would say. I knew my family would understand, but you were the only person I was worried about.
Winona: Cut me some slack. My parents raised me on that whole Christianity crap.
Lanette: Yeah.
Winona: But…you’re my best friend. I could never shun you.
Lanette: So…you’re going to give Bebe a chance?
Winona: I should. She seems very nice. I’m sure you told her many things about me already.
Lanette: Not everything! (Laughs) Oh man, remember when you told your parents that you were pregnant with Wallace’s baby?
Winona: I know. My dad almost had a heart attack and my mom kept praying for my damned soul and bastard child. (They laugh)
Lanette: Oh man. (In another room)
Steven: I’m glad to see Winona so happy again.
Misty: Yeah, I knew she wouldn’t shun her best friend. They’ve been through too much to throw it all away.
Steven: I’m just glad she’s not mad at me.
Misty: Hey Steven, thanks for letting me live here with you guys.
Steven: Well it’s going to be interesting, but I think we can make this work. The rent is pretty cheap for a place this big. You wouldn’t know that this was the location of a cult suicide.
Misty: WHAT?!
Steven: Yeah, just don’t tell Winona.
~*Preview*~
James: Dear Lord, please have everything go right when my parents meet Jessie this weekend…Oh I’m so screwed! Its bad enough Jessie has a temper and a mouth on her, but to add to the pile…her newest career is questionable and my family has the tendency of being elitist snobs. Next time on Romance 102, Chapter 22…See you next time!
Song(s) used:
*Come to my Window by Melissa Ethridge
*Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
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