Reunion (Read 16,980 times)

[MrsM]

I don't know DD. They may freeze if they stay in all their clothes.

[Kpatch]

9:00 p.m.

SALEM HIGH REUNION, SALEM INN

Belle and Shawn returned to the reception and rejoined the others near the bar, because they didn’t want to arouse suspicion by being gone any longer.

Belle: Did you see that storm out there when we walked past the lobby windows?
Shawn: Yeah, it’s wicked.
Kevin: Weather Channel says it’s gonna snow right through the night. We may get as many as 20 inches.
Belle: Oh god. Philip and Chloe are out driving in this. I shouldn’t have told him to go.
She took her phone out and hit a key.
Belle: He’s not answering. Why isn’t he answering?
Kevin: Could be because the signal’s not as strong due to the inclement weather.
Belle: I’ll try Chloe.
Belle dialed Chloe’s mobile number and didn’t get an answer on that one either.
Belle: Oh god.
Shawn: Don’t panic, Belle. Like Kevin said, it’s probably just the bad weather.
Belle: Let me try Philip again.
She heard a telephone ringing both in her ear, and from behind the bar.
Belle: That’s weird. Why am I hearing a phone ringing simultaneously?
Belle walked closer to the bar.
Belle: Excuse me, bartender, is there a cell phone ringing back here?
Bartender: Yeah, someone left their cell phone on the bar. I took it for safekeeping. [He held up the phone to show her.]
Belle: Oh my god. That’s Philip’s iPhone.
Kevin: Are you sure? It may just look the same. Many mobile devices look alike.
Belle snatched the phone out of the bartender’s hand and turned it on.
Belle: It’s Philip’s. Look! This is his phone number on the display. I can’t believe he doesn’t have his phone with him. This is just awful.
Shawn: Belle, you need to stay calm.
Belle: Suppose something happened to him.
Shawn: Don’t even go there.


HOUSE IN THE WOODS

Philip: Hey, give me that flashlight.
Chloe: Here. Why?
Philip: Check it out. A fireplace.
Chloe: Are there matches?
Philip got up and limped over to the fireplace and kneeled in front of it.
Philip: Yeah, there’s a whole bushel of these fireplace matches.
Chloe: Is it safe to light?
Philip: We’ll find out in a minute.
Chloe: You don’t inspire a lot of confidence.
Philip laughed. He lit the match with the starter and he touched it to the logs in the fireplace. They gradually started to burn and crackle.
Chloe: Oh my god. I never saw anything so beautiful before in my life.
Philip looked up at Chloe and he practically did a double take when he saw the glow from the fireplace reflecting in her sapphire eyes. He hadn't really looked at her until now. She looked just as beautiful as ever, maybe even more. He couldn’t take his eyes off her.
Chloe: What’s wrong?
Philip quickly turned back to the fire and stoked it.
Philip: Nothing’s wrong. Here. This’ll help keep us warmer.
Chloe sat down on the floor in front of the fireplace near Philip and she gently touched his leg.
Chloe: How’s your foot?
Philip: Hurts.
Chloe: Maybe I should take a look at it.
Philip: You a doctor?
Chloe: Don’t get snarky.
Philip: Sorry.
Chloe: I just feel like I should be doing something.
Philip: It’s just a sprain. It’ll be fine.
Chloe: I thought you said it was broken.
Philip: I thought so too at first. But I”m pretty sure it’s just sprained. ... What are you doing?
Chloe: I’m taking your shoe and sock off.
Philip: Why?
Chloe: Your foot will hurt less if it’s not restricted by the shoe.
Philip: Thank you, Dr. Lane.
Chloe: Well my father is a doctor, remember? Something had to rub off.
Philip: You know, it does feel a little better.
Chloe: Wiggle your toes. Did that hurt?
Philip: Not really.
Chloe: Then it’s not broken.
Philip: That’s what I said.
Chloe: Smartass. ... I’m going to get those pillows off the couch and put them here on the floor in front of the fireplace. We may as well make ourselves comfortable since it looks like we’re going to be here a while.
Philip [sarcastically]: Oh joy.
Chloe: Could you at least try to be a little more civil? I don’t like being stranded here any more than you do. I’m just trying to make the best of it.
Philip: Try your cell phone again.

Chloe got up to get her purse off the sofa and checked her phone.
Chloe: Oh my god. I’ve got bars!


To be continued Monday ...

[MrsM]

It's about to get real!!

[fluffysmom]

Glad Belle is feeling guilty for making Philip go with Chloe. But I'm glad Chloe wasn't driving alone.

Loved Philip finally really looking at Chloe. Glad there's a fireplace in the house.

[djm]

Ohhh Boy this is super. I am thinking by the time Chloe and Philip get back Philip will be in love with Chloe (He did really look at her for the first time) and won't care if the baby Belle is having is his or not. Just that if it is his he will want shared time with the child. Belle and Shawn can be together.

It is Friday so here is my normal Friday request. Previews for the week ahead please.

[DancingDays]

(A) I'm glad his ankle/foot isn't broken.

(B) So now Chloe's phone is working? But for how long??

(C) This is getting realllllllllllllyyyyyy good!!!!!

[Kpatch]

Oct 5, 2012 10:39:32 GMT -5 djm said:

It is Friday so here is my normal Friday request. Previews for the week ahead please.

And you know the answer. Of course. Check back tomorrow for previews.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks Kpatch.

[Kpatch]

Thanks for reading and for your fantastic comments, guys! I love reading them. As a reward, here are some previews for next week.


Philip wants to know what Belle told Chloe.

Belle is totally torn between two men.

Chloe wants to know where Philip went.

Brady panics.

[Stuff we know and shouldn’t tell you: ]

Chloe confides in Philip about Brady.

And Philip knows more than he’s admitting.

[MrsM]

Thanks kpatch!! Sounds great!!

[gapeach]

Is it Monday yet?

[fluffysmom]

Sounds great. Can't wait to read more. Thanks for the previews Kpatch.

[djm]

Thanks Kpatch. Looking forward to Monday. It will be a great thanksgiving.

[jc20886]

Love the story can't wait to read more

[Kpatch]

9:15 p.m.

HOUSE IN THE WOODS

Philip: Try your cell phone again.
Chloe got up to get her purse off the sofa and checked her phone.
Chloe: Oh my god. I’ve got bars! Who should I call? Brady or Belle?
Philip: Belle. She’s closer.
Chloe dialed Belle’s number and put the phone to her ear.
Chloe: Hmmm. Nothing’s happening.
She looked at the phone again.
Chloe: Oh god. The battery’s on empty.
Philip rolled his eyes.
Philip: That figures. I don’t suppose you brought your charger with you.
Chloe: No. I didn’t think I’d need it. Besides, we have no electricity.
Philip: I was thinking about the car charger.
Chloe plopped back onto the floor. Philip got up and hobbled to the kitchen area. He started opening and closing cabinet doors and drawers.
Chloe: What are you doing?
Philip: I’m looking for something.
Chloe: I can see that. What are you looking for?
Philip: When I find it, I’ll let you know.
Chloe: Jeez.
Philip: Found it!
Chloe: Wonderful. Are you going to tell me what “it” is?
Philip: A can opener.
Chloe: You mean you know what one looks like?
Philip: Now who’s being snarky?
Chloe: Sorry.
Philip: This is really great. I’d hate to have to open these cans of food with my teeth.
Chloe: I don’t know. You’re mean enough to do it.
Philip: I’m mean?
Chloe: To me, you are. Funny. Belle said you were so sweet.
Philip: She said that? When?
Chloe: Um, just in passing.
Philip: You two were talking about me?
Chloe: It was like one nanosecond.
Philip: What else did she say?
Chloe: She’s your wife. Don’t you know how she feels about you?
Philip: Of course. I ... just ... I’m just a little surprised that she said it to someone else. What was the context of the conversation?
Chloe: It wasn’t a conversation. It was just a comment.
Philip: Come on, Chloe. Tell me.
Chloe: Don’t flatter yourself. We weren’t talking about you.
Philip: Yes you were.
Chloe: No we weren’t.
Philip: Were too.
Chloe: “Were too”? What’s this? High school?
Philip: High school. ... I really wanted to stay for the reunion.
Chloe: Me too.
He looked at his wrist watch.
Chloe: What time is it?
Philip: 9:15. I guess we’re gonna miss it.
Chloe: Guess so.
Philip: All because Brady couldn’t get there on time like everyone else. Had to make a grand entrance.
Chloe: Philip!
Philip: Hell, he didn’t even go to Salem High. Just ruined it for the rest of us who did.
Chloe: What does that mean?
Philip: He was always lurking around. Skulking around every corner. If he did that today, he’d be arrested.
Chloe: What’s with you, Philip? Why do you have a chip on your shoulder?
Philip: Because.
Chloe: Oh brother. Because what?
Philip: Because ... being stranded here like this with you ... it’s the last place on earth I want to be.


SALEM INN LOBBY

Belle paced back and forth while Shawn followed her.
Shawn: Belle, you have to stop this. I’m getting dizzy and you’re making yourself sick!
Belle: You don’t understand. I worried sick.
Shawn: I’m sure everything will be fine.
Belle: Well I’m glad you’re sure, because I’m not. If anything happens... oh god, if anything happens it will be all my fault.
Shawn: How do you figure that?
Belle: I sent Philip out there in this blizzard.
Shawn: But that was the right thing to do. You couldn’t let Chloe drive alone.
Belle: But it didn’t have to be Philip! I made him go because of my own selfishness. I wasn’t even thinking that it could be dangerous.
Shawn: Honey, come here.
He put his arms around her as she softly cried.
Belle: He did it for me, Shawn. He always does everything for me. And look how badly I treat him. I’m an awful person.
Shawn: Shhh, you’re not an awful person.
Belle: I am. He’s too good for me. But I love him so much.


To be continued ...