The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly...Part 3 (S5-E4)

Part 3 

The Ugly....

 Sunday Afternoon. 
It's only one week away now until Luke and Laura's wedding.
Luke gets comfy on the couch. Jacob was left in charge of closing up the record shop, so Luke plans to spend the next couple hours just vegging. Laura is at her parents house with Phoenix going over some last minute wedding stuff.

*Luke muttering to himself* "Sunday afternoon and not a damn thing
 on TV...except football!"
 As he continues to flip through TV channels, the door bell chimes.

Luke gets up to go answer the door to find and few surprise guests.
 *Luke* "Shaun! What sup man! How you been?"

*Shaun* "I've been good. I heard you've been busy..."
*Luke* "Yeah, life's been pretty busy....What are you two doing here?" 

*Peter* "We came to celebrate."
 *Shaun* "Peter, told me you were getting hitched, so I figured I had 
nothing better to do...n here we are!"

*Luke* "Please, tell me you didn't hire a stripper..."
*Peter* "F*ck no! Too cliche. I got something better....."
Luke is pretty sure he knows what Peter is referring to.
Peter reaches in his back pocket and pulls out  a small baggie. 

Luke plops down on the couch with a big sigh.
*Peter* "Oh, come on! When's the last time you got high? Besides, it'll be like old times, one last time, before you walk the plank...."

 *Luke in a reminiscent tone* "Yeah, it's been awhile....F*ck it! let's go up stairs out on the patio....."
*Peter* "Now we're talkin'!"
Shaun and Peter follow Luke up stairs....

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Meanwhile in some other part of the city. Madame Boisseau 
has a new customer.

*Nichelle* "Come in Sha....We been waitin' for ya..."
*Customer* "Sorry I'm late. I got lost on the way here......"
*Madame  Boisseau* "No worries, Child. Come see......let me help."

*Customer* "I was told you are the best at what you do..."
*Madame Boisseau* "Mmmmm. It's not what I do...Its what I am, Child. It's a gift.  Come, let me help you, sit.
Nichelle, I don't want any interruptions..."
*Nichelle* "Yes, Mamma...."

Rufus stands nervously in the doorway, wondering if she should stay or turn tail. She hasn't been out of her hotel room much in the past few months, since that fateful day Cade attempted to kidnap her. That she can forgive,

but she is having trouble getting past what Luke did. His words still clear as bell when she asked him if he loved her. And now here she is turning her fate over to someone else because for the first time in her life she is lost and doesn't know what to do.
*Madame Boisseau* "Come child....let me help you..

*Madame Boisseau continues* "Sit....Sha....Sit."

Rufus sits down. 

*Madame Boisseau* "Lemme see what we have here, your hand, gimme your hand."

Rufus nervously extends out her hand.

Madame Boisseau takes it gently and her face frowns.

*Madame Boisseau* "Relax, Sha....take a deep breath. Your holdin' so much pain....This is not good for someone in your position..."

*Rufus* "My position? I don't understand."
Madame Boisseau doesn't answer.
She gestures for Rufus to hold out her other hand.
Rufus splays her hand out palm up....

She takes it then closes her eyes for a long moment.
Rufus ponders if this is all for show or if she is really tapping into her proclaimed physic abilities.
Madame Boisseau takes a deep breath then opens her 
eyes to look at Rufus.

*Madame Boisseau* "You followed someone here to N'awlins.....a man."
*Rufus* "Yes!...How?...How did you know?..."
*Madame Boisseau* "He broke your heart, but dis isn't da first time now is it?"

Rufus nods unable to speak..
*Madame Boisseau* "You are so full of life, Child....focus on dis and he will see he was wrong."
*Rufus* "What do you mean? He wants nothing to do with me...He doesn't love me!"

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As Rufus finds a path she must follow. Luke, Peter, and Shaun are enjoying each others company and reminiscing about their days when they toured with Rock Candy. All of them are quite high and inebriated at this point..

*Peter* "Yeah, so she follows Luke down here via Fionna..."
*Luke* "It was a completely f*cked up situation...."
*Shaun* "I never liked Fionna. She always strikes me as a sneaky, conniving b*tch. I'm glad your finally free of her man...."

*Peter* "Yeah! You and me both...I don't know what I ever saw in her....."
*Luke* "It was good P*ssy on a daily basis...We've all been there."

*Shaun* "Ain't that the truth...."
*Peter* "Speaking of P*ssy, this dumb f*ck, screwed Rufus a week before his son was born."  *Shaun* "What?! After everything you did to get away from that woman! What the f*ck man?!"
*Luke smacks his forehead* "Shit! Peter! Keep your f*cking mouth shut!"

*Shaun turns to Peter* "Is this a f*cking joke?"
*Peter* "No! I am as serious as a f*cking heart attack!"
*Shaun turns back to Luke* "Your f*cking crazy! You know that? Your never gonna get rid of her if you keep pulling crazy sh*t like that!"

 *Luke* "It was a mistake. Upside she hasn't bothered me since that day."
*Shaun* "Sh*t! But now you gotta look over your shoulder, wondering when she's gonna pop up outta nowhere with a big ass baby bump! Cuz I know you didn't wear no rubber!"
*Luke shudders* "God! I f*cking hope not....

*Luke continues* "I think she finally got the message that I don't want to be with her and I don't think she's pregnant."
*Peter* "You better hope so...Hey I noticed your not wearing your crucifix anymore the one Rufus gave you."
*Luke* "I tossed it in the trash in the back alley one day at work. I needed to be completely rid of her, the weird thing is I felt like someone watching me when I tossed it..."

*Shaun shudders* "It must be the weird voodoo vibe down here, Man. I always feel like I'm being watched when I'm here...I don't know how you can live here."
Luke shrugs his shoulders and takes a drag...Then a thought finally hits Peter.
*Peter* "Aww man! You threw it away! You shoulda at least gave it to me! That thing was solid silver. We could have gotten some sweet weed in exchange for that."
*Shaun starts laughing* "Hahaha!"
Shaun's laughing becomes contagious and they all start laughing.

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Back at Madame Boisseau's Rufus continues her session with the physic.
*Madame Boisseau* "Were you able to bring me something of his?"

*Rufus* "Yes..."
Rufus digs down into her bag and pulls out a long chain 
with a familiar cross attached to it.

*Rufus* "I gave him this when we were together. He always wore it. Even after we broke up, then when I finally got the nerve to go see him one day. I saw him toss it in the garbage behind his store. I nearly died right there."

*Madame Boisseau* "Did he see you?"
*Rufus* "No. I waited for him to go back inside then went to retrieve the chain."
*Madame Boisseau* "Good....lets pray this item works."
Madame Boisseau picks up the chain and grasps it firmly in her hand. She holds it out up in the air as if she is compelling it to speak to her. She closes her eyes again, and Rufus waits to see what she has  to say.

*Madame Boisseau* "Dis was a good item you brought me. You ready to hear what I have ta say?.."
Rufus nods she is on edge, a million thoughts bombarding her as to what she will say.
She continues* "He still cares for you, Sha. He only threw it away, in hopes he
could forget about you..."
*Rufus gasps* "What?! Are you sure?"

*Madame Boisseau* "Yes, Dear. Here. Take it. This piece holds much love for you. You even said it yourself. That he continued to wear it, long after he left you."
Rufus holds out her hand and takes back the cross and chain.

*Rufus* "If he still cares for me, does that mean I still have a chance?"
*Madame Boisseau* "Yes and no, like I said, Sha, he cares for you, but loves another."

*Rufus looks down at the cross in her hands* "I will always be second to her..."
*Madame Boisseau* "With that mindset, Sha you always will. You need to be the strong confident woman he fell for."

Madame Boisseau gets up from her chair...

She opens a drawer in the chest behind her, 

rifling through its contents.

*Madame Boisseau* "Here we are, I think dis will help you find that strength...
Dis item will bring you good fortune and protect what is yours."
She walks over and places the amulet in Rufus' hand.

*Rufus* "If it's supposed to bring good fortune, then why don't you keep it for yourself?"
*Madame Boisseau* "I no longer need it, Sha. Take it. Keep it on at all times...."

*She continues* "You will need it...."
*Rufus* "Why....what do I need to do?"
*Madame Boisseau* "Protect what is yours, that is all I can tell you. I canna give more directions. You need to choose your own path, Sha."

Rufus lays down a large sum of money on the table.
*Rufus* "Thank you for your time Madame Boisseau...."
*Madame Boisseau* "Of course, Sha and if you ever have more questions, I'm a always here."

*Rufus* "Thank you, I will keep that in mind."
*Madame Boisseau* "Take care, you need to keep up your strength now."

*Madame Boissseau* "You'd be wise to remember that..."

Then Rufus turns and walks away. More confused than she was when she got there. Well, maybe a little she thinks. At least she knows now he does still care about her. But what was with all the weird vague warnings? That has her confused. 

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Now later into the afternoon the guys are quite drunk and still having a good time. They got to talking about music and how they all miss that part of touring.

*Peter* "You should move here, Shaun. We could start a band with you....."
*Luke* "Yeah, that would be sweet. You and me on guitar and Peter can play the drums."
*Shaun* "I can't just pack up and move man.."

*Luke* "Yeah, you can. We used to do that sh*t all the time. It'd be f*cking awesome to have both of you down here..."
 *Shaun* "Yeah, it would be awesome..."
*Peter* "Yeah, but we wouldn't be able to party like we used to. Your gettin' married man!"
As soon as those words leave Peter's lips Laura comes through the door.

*Laura* "What the hell is going on up here?"
*Luke jumps up out of his chair* "Babe! Your back already?"
*Laura* "Well, yeah. I've been gone for hours and I have been trying to call you too! Do you have any idea what time it is?"

*Luke "Time? Uh..." *Luke pats down his pockets* "Shit! I lost my phone..."
*Laura* 'It's down stairs where you left it! Which is were I'll be."
So Laura turns and makes her exit back into the house.
The guys get up, Shaun shakes Luke's hand.

*Shaun* "We didn't mean to get you in trouble, Man...We better head out then."
*Luke* "Don't worry about it. She's fine. She always over reacts right away. She'll calm down."
They all head back downstairs. Laura is sitting on the couch while Phoenix, plays down on the floor.

*Luke* "Laura this is Shaun. He came down to visit for the week."
*Laura* "Hello!..."
*Shaun* "Hi, sorry if we came at a bad time. We just wanted to tell him congratz."

*Laura smiles* "Oh it's fine...I guess we'll see you both on Sunday then, especially since Peter is the best man."
*Shaun* "Yeah, I can't believe you two are trusting him with your rings..."
They all laugh. Still a little loopy form their high.

Everyone says goodbye and Shaun and Peter make their exit.
Laura stands up to face Luke....

*Laura* "You had me worried when you wouldn't pick up the phone."
*Luke* "I'm sorry....You forgive me, right?"

He pulls her in still a bit drunk and high. His advances are not 
so sexy at the moment.*Laura* "Yes, now go take a shower, you stink like hard liquor and weed."

Luke doesn't argue a cold shower sounds good. 
So he does just that....

The End! 

For now of course 

^_^ 

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly...Part 2 (S5-E3)

Author's Note:
My hiatus took much longer than I thought it would, but the break was refreshing.  Thank you all so much for being patient!

Part 2:

The Bad...

Krystal gets dressed and ready for dinner, after Scott suggested they eat out instead. She is completely and utterly ecstatic about the news she just heard. Antsy for the day Michelle calls to tell her that Benjamin just proposed to her. And furthermore she cannot stop talking about it. Scott listens on and only hopes she doesn't accidentally blurt anything out. They arrive and find MaCherie to be a busy and bustling place.

*Krystal* "Oh my! It's quite busy...Do you think they'll have a table for us?"
*Scott* "It should be fine, if not we'll go somewhere else."

The Hostess finishes up with the couple she just sat, then heads back over to greet the Lavigne's

*Hostess* "Mr and Mrs Lavinge how are you? How's Laura and the baby?"
*Scott and Krystal* "Good, good...."
*Krystal* "Laura and Phoenix are doing wonderful...I should bring them for lunch one day...."

 *Hostess* "That would be nice....the only table I have available is this one here at the front."
*Scott* "That's fine...Thank you Raquelle."
*Raquelle* "Sure! Let me get some menus and you can take a seat."
They take their seats at the last available table, while Raquelle hands them some menus.

 *Scott* "Can you get us 2 glasses of your best wine?"
*Raquelle smiles* "Sure...."
Then she turns and walks away.
*Scott* "You ordering your usual?"
*Krystal* "Yes...it is my favorite." 

 *Krystal* "Their best wine huh? Celebrating Michelle and 
Benjamin's engagement already?"
*Scott smiles* "I just thought we would enjoy ourselves..."
*Krystal smiles back* "Okay!...."

Krystal and Scott are too busy talking to each other that they don't notice a familiar face. Penelope comes around the table to greet them smiling and wondering what she just heard.

*Penelope* "Mrs. Lavigne...Hi! It's Penelope, Laura and Michelle's friend."
*Krystal* "Oh, Yes! Hi, how are you?"
*Penelope* "I'm doing well.....did you say Michelle is in engaged? To Benjamin?"

 *Krystal* "Oh, no! No, they are not engaged but very happy...You two don't talk anymore?"
*Penelope* "Um....no not really. Our lives kinda just went in two different directions."
*Krystal* "Yes that happens. You should call the girls and catch up. Laura just had a baby, a boy. I'm sure she would love to see you."

*Penelope* "Really? Wow! Time sure does fly by...I guess that is why 
she's not working here anymore."
*Krystal* "Yes, she plans to open her own restaurant eventually but right 
now she is busy with Phoenix."
*Penelope* "I'll have to give her a call....It was nice seeing you."
*Krystal* "You too..."

So, Penelope and her friend make their exit from the restaurant. As they are leaving another couple makes their way inside. Raquelle,  the hostess greets them and then shows the couple to their table.
She hands them some menus then wishes them a wonderful evening.
They sit in silence for a moment while they both look over the menu, deciding what they would like to eat.

*Fiona* "I don't know what to pick it all sounds so delicious."
*Cade smiles* "Mmmm, indeed but you look delicious as well."
*Fiona blushes* "Caaaade...

*Cade* "I must say, I'm quite satisfied I decided to uh....take you with me...."
*Fionna chuckles low in her throat* "You've taken me by surprise as well...."

*Fionna continues* "I guess it was just meant to be...."
They are both taken back to that evening 
that changed everything.

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*Fionna* "Can you please untie my arms they are going numb."
*Cade* "What? So you can try to get away again?"

*Fionna* "I'm not.....Where am I gonna go, Rufus doesn't care about me."
*Cade* "Fine....five minutes and that's it."
Cade slides the gun into the back of his pants, then 
gets up to go and untie Fionna.

*Cade pulls down her blindfold* "What did you see in her anyways?"
*Fionna* "Rufus? *Cade nods* "I was just star struck....She was always so nice to me but know I realize it was for her benefit not mine."
Cade finishes untying the binds around her ankles then
stands up in front of her.
 *Cade* "Rufus only ever cared about herself...."
 
*Fionna* "And don't forget Luke....she would do anything for him."
*Cade stiffens* "I don't want to talk about him..." 
Fionna rubs her wrists and stretches her fingers waiting 
for the numbness to subside.
*Cade* "Better?"
*Fionna* "Yes, Thank you....What are you gonna do with me?"
*Cade* "I don't know yet..."

 She blinks, finally getting to really see him for the first time since he kidnapped her a week ago. She is mesmerized by him...his deep voice, the smooth angular lines of his face, that frame an angry yet beautiful stare and of course his broad muscular shoulders. She pulls herself out and away from those thoughts....
*Fionna* "Um...Can I make a phone call?"
*Cade* "Why?"
*Fionna* "I always call my Dad at least once a week. If I don't he might start to worry."

Cade thinks about it for a moment. He knows Fionna is no longer his collateral against Rufus. So what will he do with her? Rufus made it perfectly clear to him on the phone, that she didn't care what he did, she sounded so depressed and space out.... On the other hand, if Fionna doesn't call her Dad he may end up contacting Rufus. Which could cause a lot more trouble for him...

*Cade* "Fine....You can call your Father, but keep it short and don't try anything..."
*Fionna stands* "I wouldn't dream of it."...*holds out hand*..."Phone?"
As Cade turns to grab his phone off of the make-shift table. Fionna tries to dart around him to make her escape, but Cade is too quick.

He grabs her around the neck squeezing firmly, picking her up off the floor. Fionna also reacts quickly and her knee springs up, putting all her strength into the kick she hits him hard forcing Cade let her go. Fionna spins around on her still wobbly legs and grabs the gun that was wedged in the back of Cade's pants.
*Fionna* "Don't move!"
*Cade* "Or what....you'll shoot me?"
 *Fionna* "I know how to use a gun, my Father is retired military."

Cade observes her with steely eyes, watching her delicate fingers grip the gun and can see she is quite comfortable with it. 
 *Cade stands slowly* "I'm sure we can settle this without the gun."
*Fionna* "We probably could, but I don't trust you..."
*Cade* "I don't trust you either....What do you think we should do about that?"
*Fionna* "I want your help..."
Cade* "My help? How's that?"
*Fionna* "I want revenge....on Peter and Rufus."

*Cade* "That's an interesting proposition but why should I help you?"
*Fionna* "Because I know you want the same thing....I can see it in your eyes."
*Cade* "Drop the gun, Babe. Then we can talk" 
Fionna drops the gun adrenaline still racing through her body, her breathing still ragged. Cade moves quickly and in a split second is standing inches away from her, staring down into her wild eyes.
*Cade* "This isn't another trick is it?! Cause if it is..."
 *Fionna* "No! I'm tired of being nice and getting my heart broke. I'm tired of just going with the flow...."

*Fionna* "and doing whatever makes others happy....I want revenge. I want payback!.... They think they can just throw me aside and forget about me!
Cade knows all too well how she feels. Her words forcing him to remember his own heartache and why he chose to never let anyone get close to him again. And in that moment all the tension between them falls...
*Cade pulls her in closer* "But we do it my way....no questions asked."
*Fionna nods* "Are you gonna tie me up again?"
*Cade* "No, unless you want me too...*Fionna makes a face*....
"Why don't you tell me about Rufus's daily routine."
They end up talking for hours about anything and everything. Learning they had quite a bit in common. Both being drawn to each other more and more.

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After that little flashback they are both brought back to the 
here and now...
*Cade* "Let's eat, then we can start with our little plan...."
*Fionna* "Tonight?"
*Cade* "Yes, you still want to do this, don't you?"
*Fionna* "Yes, I just didn't know you had plans for tonight."
*Cade* "We'll talk more later.....did you decide what you want to eat?"
*Fionna nods* "Yes. You?" *Cade nods in agreement*

Across the room Scott and Krystal enjoy their evening.  Discussing the up coming wedding and whatever else that comes to mind. 
Cade and Fionna also enjoy their meals and are set to start making trouble. Looks like these two have hit it off and have a lot in common besides revenge on Rufus...

To be Continued in 
Part 3


Also Save the Date!

These two will be making it offical on 
October 5 2014!