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Season 1 - Episode 25
We resume our episode this week at Baldwin Memorial hospital, where Dr. Melinda Ferguson has just arrived, after receiving a phone call that one of the student's had been injured on campus.
Melinda: Hello, nurse....
Front Desk Nurse: Yes, ma'am?
Melinda: My name is Dr. Melinda Ferguson and I am the current President of Ahpla University. I received a phone call that one of my students, Natalie Robertson had been rushed here.
Front Desk Nurse (begins to type on her computer): And you said her last name was........Robertson?
Melinda: Yes, R-O-B
Joseph: Melinda!
Melinda looks up and sees Joseph standing behind her.
Melinda: Oh, hello, Joseph.
Joseph: I guess you're here about Natalie, right?
Melinda: Of course. How is she?
Joseph: Stable. She took a pretty bad fall but I feel good about her recovery. I think she'll pull through this in no time.
Melinda (sighs): Oh good. That's a relief. Have her parent's arrived? I need to go and greet them.
Joseph: No, they won't be here for a few more hours.
Melinda: Well, can I see Natalie?
Joseph: Right now, she's still unconscious but if you'd like to visit for a few minutes, it won't be problem.
Melinda: Great. What floor is she on?
Joseph: She's on the 4th floor. Room 434.
Melinda: Okay then. I guess I'll be on my way.
Joseph: Okay, but uh Melinda.......
Melinda: Yes?
Joseph: Before you go, I was wondering if I could talk to you about something.
Melinda: What is it, Joe?
Joseph: Actually, I was hoping we could speak in private. My office is just around the corner.
Melinda nervously looks down at her watch.
Melinda: Well.......okay.......but only for a few minutes. I have a very tight schedule this evening.
Joseph: Thanks, Melinda. I promise this won't take long...
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Over in the graduate housing apartments, Alvin has just arrived at P.J.’s apartment to tutor her in statistics.
P.J. (opening the door): Hey Alvin! Come on in!
Alvin: Thanks, P.J.
Alvin walks in behind P.J.
Alvin: Wow, P.J. You have a great apartment!
P.J.: Thanks, Alvin. It’s small but you know…..it’s mine.
Alvin: I think it’s great. It’s very charming. Did you decorate this all by yourself?
P.J.: Yes,I did!
Alvin: You have great taste.
P.J. (blushing): Thanks…
Alvin: Hey, I just call it like I see it.
P.J.: Well uh…I guess we should get started. Can I get you anything? Snacks? Something to drink?
Alvin: You got any bottled water?
PJ: One bottled water, comin’ right up!
PJ walks to the kitchen and Alvin watches her walk away. He admires the confidence in her stride. He notices her calves and wonders if she ever took dance lessons.
PJ: Here you go!
PJ hands Alvin a bottle of water and they sit down to her dining room table.
Alvin: So what’s the problem?
PJ: What isn’t the problem is more like it! I am horrible in stats! I just don’t get it. Anyway, I heard you were the man when it comes to this subject.
Alvin (laughs): Uh, I don’t know if I would go that far but yeah, I can hold my own.
PJ: Well that’s better than what I can do. I need all the help I can get.Alvin: No problem. Let’s get started! By the time I’m done, you’ll be a statistics whiz!
PJ: I don’t need to be that good. I just need to pass! And with at least a B!
Alvin: I can do better than that. You’ll get an A when I’m done!
PJ: Now you’re talkin’!
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Scene 1 Continued...
In Dr. Joseph Davenport's office, Melinda and Joseph are sitting across from each other in silence.
Melinda: Joseph, why aren't you saying anything? I thought you needed to talk to me.
Joseph: I guess I don't know where to start.
Melinda: Well please try to figure it out. I told you in the hall that I don't have a lot of time tonight.
Joseph: I know, I'm sorry. It's just that........I miss you.
Melinda: Joe, what is this? We've already had this conversation.
Joseph: No Melinda, you had this conversation. You talked and I listened. You never even gave me a chance to tell you how I felt.
Melinda: Okay fine. Talk.
Joseph reaches over and tries to take Melinda by the hand. Melinda jerks her hand away and Joseph backs off.
Joseph: Linda.......I love you. I always have. Ever since we were students at Ahpla, you've had my heart. I know we lost touch for all those years, and to be honest with you, I thought I had gotten over you. I thought I had finally moved on. But then Sheena enrolled at Ahpla and all of a sudden, you were back into my life. Carsen and I........we.......we haven't had a real marriage in so long. You brought out feelings in me that I didn't even know existed anymore. I miss you, Linda. I haven't been able to sleep or eat thinking about you and what I could do to make things right.
Melinda: Joseph, as long as you are married to Carsen, things are never going to be right.
Joseph: I know. I just........I just need a little time.....
Melinda: A little time for what?
Joseph: To tell Carsen the truth. To tell her that it's over.
Melinda: What? Joe, are you crazy? You can't leave Carsen!
Joseph: Why not? I love you. You love me. You should have been Mrs. Davenport anyway. I feel like it's time for me to make things right.
Melinda: Joe this is crazy. So then what? You leave Carsen and we run off and get married and live happily ever after?
Silence
Melinda: Do you hear yourself, Joe? Do you hear how crazy this all sounds? It's just time for us to face the facts. We had our chance years ago and it didn't work. I feel like we're just spinning our wheels here, Joe. We got caught up in something that felt good because it reminded us of the past. But it's just that, Joe. The past.
Joseph: So you're saying you don't have any feelings for me, anymore?
Melinda: Well yes, that is exactly what I am saying.
Joseph: So you mean when I do this, you don't feel anything?
Joseph walks over to Melinda and grabs her close to him. He leans in and gives her a deep, passionate kiss. Melinda tries to fight him off at first and then slowly begins to melt into his embrace. She reaches up and puts her arm around his neck and draws him closer. As they are kissing, there is a light knock on the door. Neither Melinda or Joseph hear the knock. There is another knock, followed by the door opening up.
Judy: Dr Davenport?
Melinda and Joe turn quickly to see Judy, Joseph's nurse standing in the door with a surprised and confused look on her face.
Joseph: Judy! You should have knocked!
Judy: I did, Dr. Davenport. When you didn't answer, I thought maybe you were taking a nap so I just opened the door.
Judy looks over at Melinda who is staring down at the ground in humiliation.
Judy: I uh........just wanted to tell you that Natalie Robertson is awake.
Joseph: Thank you, Judy. Is that all?
Judy: Yes. Oh......wait. One other thing.........your wife is here........
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Back on campus, we join Stasha and Karissa in their room.
Stasha: Sands, I need your help!
Karissa: My help with what, girl?
Stasha: I told you on the phone! I’m finally ready to go all the way with Kyle. I’m goin’ over there tonight to tell him. I’m so nervous!
Karissa: Stash, are you sure?
Stasha: Of course I’m sure! I love Kyle!
Karissa: I know but I mean…..you waited all this time. Now what’s the big rush?
Stasha: Rush? Kyle and I been together for a year! He’s never pressured me. But I know it’s gettin’ to him.
Karissa: Well so what if it is. No need to jump into somethin’ you aren’t comfortable with just to make him happy.
Stasha: It’s not just for him! I’m in love with Kyle. He’s wonderful and our relationship is so special. And just between me and you…
Stasha leans in closer to Karissa and begins to talk just above a whisper.
Stasha: …between me and you…….Kyle has done some things to me.
Karissa: What things?
Stasha: Shh!! Not so loud. Things, Karissa. I mean we haven’t gone all the way but we’ve fooled around and the stuff he’s done…….it felt amazing.
Karissa: Amazing, huh?
Stasha: Amazing.
Karissa: I don’t know, Stasha. I just don’t want you to jump into somethin’ you aren’t ready for.
Stasha: But I am ready! That’s what I’ve been tryin’ to tell you! Now are you goin’ to help me or not?
Karissa: Help you how?
Stasha: Well……..I kinda wanted some uh……tips.
Karissa: Tips?
Stasha: Yeah……I mean…….I don’t know what to do. What would he like?
Karissa: Why would I know what Kyle likes? I barely know Kyle.
Stasha: I know! I mean…..don’t men pretty much all like the same thing?
Karissa: Well I guess. I don’t know. I don’t feel comfortable talking about this, Stasha.
Stasha: Why not? We’re best friends, right? We should be able to talk about anything!
Karissa: Yeah, I know. It’s just that I think you should wait, that’s all.
Stasha: Why? You used to be in support of me sleepin’ with Kyle. Now all of a sudden, you don’t want me to. Has somethin’ changed?
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Scene 2 Continued...
PJ: Whew! Alvin, I need a break!
Alvin: Girl what you talkin’ about! We just gettin’ started good!
PJ: You can’t give me too much in one night, Al. Please give me a break!
Alvin: Okay……I guess we can stop for the night. But only if you promise to do all the drills I’m leavin’ for you.
PJ: I promise!
Alvin: You’re gettin’ it though, PJ. You’re not as bad as you think.
PJ: I’m terrible in math!
Alvin: I can’t imagine you’d be terrible in anything.
PJ smiles nervously and gets up.
PJ: I’m goin’ to get a glass of wine. You want one?
Alvin: Uh, sure.
PJ: So…..I hear you are workin’ for Mona now?
Alvin: Yeah. That’s your sands, right?
PJ: No comment.
Alvin (laughs): Alright. Point taken. I know how chapter drama can be.
PJ: Anyway……how’s that workin’ out for you? Workin’ for Mona?
Alvin: Um…….it’s alright, I guess. I mean you know how Mona is but I just ignore her most of the time.
PJ: Good!
Alvin: Most of the time, though, I don’t even have much to do. She barely gives me any work. She’s always tryin’ to drag me along to her meetings with her. She’s always callin’ me to do special one on one projects with her, takin’ me to lunch, and askin’ me to work after hours with her.
PJ: Interesting…..
Alvin: What do you mean?
PJ: Oh nothin’.
Alvin: Oh Nothin’ what?
PJ: Just sounds like to me that Mona might have herself a lil crush.
Alvin: A crush on who? Me?
PJ: Yes, you! Who else?
Alvin: Oh. Well I ain’t even pick up on none of that. I ain’t thinkin’ bout that girl.
PJ: Yeah, but she thinkin’ about you! (laughs)
Alvin: Well too bad for her...I got my eye on somebody else.
PJ: Oh really?
Alvin: Yes, really. I got my eye on you, PJ. I have for awhile. So tell me………what does a brotha like myself have to do to get a lovely lady like you to go out with me on a date?
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Scene 3 Continued...
Karissa: Yeah, I know. It’s just that I think you should wait, that’s all.
Stasha: Why? You used to be in support of me sleepin’ with Kyle. Now all of a sudden, you don’t want me to. Has somethin’ changed?
Karissa: Oh uh…….no. Of course not.
Stasha: So then why all of a sudden are you so opposed to me sleepin’ with him?
Karissa: I’m not. I just…….I want you to be careful.
Stasha: I will be. Don’t worry! I gotta run. I told Kyle I’d be over there by now.
Karissa: Wait. You’re not gonna do anything tonight are you?
Stasha winks at Karissa
Stasha: Maybe. Maybe not. Don’t wait up, roomie!
Stasha gets up and leaves Karissa by herself. Over at the Omega Psi Phi house later on…..
Kyle (answering the door): Hey baby.
Stasha: Hi honey!
Kyle: Come in…
Kyle moves to the side and Stasha walks in. Kyle closes the door and follows behind her.
Kyle: So have a seat. Can I get you somethin’ to drink?
Stasha: Uh, no I’m fine.
Kyle: Okay, cool. So what’s up? What did you want to talk to me about?
Stasha: Well………I wanted to talk to you about us.
Kyle: Us?
Stasha: Yeah……
Kyle: Uh…what about us?
Stasha: Well you know we’ve been together for awhile now. And well……..
Kyle: Stasha, what is it? Is somethin’ wrong?
Stasha: No! Baby, I’m sorry. I just don’t know how to say it. I guess I’ll just come out with it. Kyle, I’m ready.
Kyle: Ready for what?
Stasha: I’m ready for us to take that next step. I mean I know we tried before and I got scared but baby, I’m really ready now. I love you and I know one day we’re gonna be married. I know you’d never do anything to hurt me and that’s enough for me. I’m ready, Kyle. I want you to be my first and my only.
Silence
Stasha: Kyle, are you okay? Why are you quiet? I thought this would make you happy.
Kyle: It has.
Stasha: Well you certainly don’t sound like it.
Silence
Stasha: Kyle, is everything okay?
Kyle: No, Stasha, it’s not. I’m sorry but……..I can’t let you do this.
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