BABY BLUES- 6

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Disclaimer~ I dont own any of the characters... except for Barry the bookie and the patient.

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Bron arrives up on ward 17 after she has talked to Ben.

 

Luke: Did you sort everything out?

Bron: (nodds) Yep, I think he gets the point now (Bron slips her arms around Luke’s waist and smiles up at him) Now we can get on with things.

 

Luke leans down and kisses her passionately. Von clears her throat. Bron pulls away and turns to Von.

 

Von: (to Luke) Your wanted in emergency

Luke: (clears his throat) thanks

 

He goes into the lift. Von looks at Bron for a second then walks away.

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About an hour later Bron is filling out some paper work in the desk area. Matt and Jared are there. Bron sees Luke coming towards her out of the corner of her eye. She looks up.

 

Bron: Hey!

Luke: Hey gorgeous

 

Jared gives Luke a dirty look

 

Luke: Jared what is your problem? If you’ve got something to say, then just say it!

Jared: Alright I will. I don’t like the fact that you are manipulating Bron.

Bron: Jared!

Jared: He’s just using you Bron! Cant you see that after what he did to you last time?! He’ll end up hurting you again! I don’t want to see that happen to you again, it nearly killed you last time!

Bron: (shakes her head) Jared just stop it alright! I think you’ve said enough!

Jared: He’s got you wrapped around his little finger hasn’t he? Bron how do you know he won’t do it again huh? (looks at Luke) You’re a prick you know that?! You bloody cheated on her with Claudia! Remember that Luke?! Do you know what that did to her?!!! (Gesturing towards Bron) It bloody broke her heart!!!

 

Bron leaves and rushes into the tearoom

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In the tearoom Bron is gazing out the window. Luke comes in. He puts his hand on her shoulder.

 

Luke: He got to you didn’t he?

Bron: (turns around and shakes her head) No, I’m alright.

Luke: Bron I can tell when your upset. Jared’s stirred up all those memories again hasn’t he? And now you’re wondering if this is really such a good idea am I right?

Bron: Yeah… Luke he was right though… (tears begin to fall down Brons face) It did nearly kill me, it was like you were stamping on my heart continuously …. I don’t know if I could handle it if I had to go through… if you-

Luke: I hurt you again? Look Bron if you don’t want this then just say so ok?!

Bron: I want to be with you Luke, I really do… I just don’t know if-

Luke: Bron I know I hurt you but it won’t happen again, you’re too important to me

Bron: How can I be sure that I’m not setting myself up here Luke? How do I know you won’t do it again?

Luke: Look forget it Bron! You’re obviously having doubts about whether you can trust me.  I think that this whole thing was a mistake. We should never have let it happen again.

 

He storms out angrily as Bron continues to let the tears fall. Jared walks in.

Bron: Are your happy now Jared! Luke just told me that this whole thing was a bloody mistake!

Jared: Look I’m sorry, I just-

Bron: Don’t okay?! I don’t want to hear it!

 

Bron wipes her eyes as she leaves the room and goes to check on her patients.

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Later that day Bron goes into the tearoom. Luke is in there. They look at each other. Bron turns around to go down to the cafeteria but walks straight into ben. She explodes with anger due to the fact that she can’t escape Ben and Luke.

 

Bron: (yelling) Jesus! Can’t you bloody piss off Ben?! I am sick of running into you! Everywhere I bloody look you are there!

Ben: Bron? Are you okay?

Bron: No I’m bloody not!

 

She goes into Terri’s office.

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In Terri’s office

 

Bron: Terri I can’t handle working here anymore

Terri: Is this because of the tension between you and Ben?

Bron: I can’t be around Ben and Luke anymore, everywhere I turn I see one of them, and then there’s Paula, I can’t handle all this … I want a transfer.

Terri: Are you sure about this?

Bron: I really need to get out of here Terri.

Terri: Why don’t you take a bit more time to think about it?

Bron: (shakes her head) I’ve thought about it enough Terri

Terri: (nods her head) Alright… but where will you go?

Bron: St Angela’s… or maybe I’ll even leave town

Terri: Oh Bron

Bron: (she stands up) I’m sorry for leaving you short handed

Terri: Its ok, just as long as you feel your really doing the right thing, this decision was very hasty Bron.

 

Terri stands up and walks over to Bron

 

Terri: We’re really going to miss you here Bron, you’ve been one of the best RN’s I’ve had the privilege of working with.

 

They hug

Bron: Thank you, that means a lot to me

 

Terri pulls out of the hug and looks at Bron.

 

Terri: Do you want to finish up tomorrow?

Bron: Won’t you need a bit more time to-

Terri: I’ll get an agency nurse, if you want to you can finish after your shift tomorrow.

Bron: Thank you

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We see Bron walking out of Terri’s office. Charlotte comes up to her. Matt is at the desk area with Paula and Jared.

 

Charlotte: Are you okay?

Bron: No, but I will be after my shift tomorrow

Charlotte: What do you mean?

Bron: I’m leaving

 

Matt, Jared and Paula all look up.

 

ALL: What?!

Bron: You heard me

Charlotte: Oh Bron… see I told you men are bastards!

 

Charlotte hugs Bron. Jared walks out from behind the desk and goes over to Bron.

 

Jared: Bron you cant do this… I’ll miss you

Bron: I just can’t work here anymore Jared… look I’m sorry about going off at you in the tearoom… I didn’t mean it.

Jared: Its ok, I deserved it… I shouldn’t have interfered… I’m really sorry.

Bron: Its ok

 

They hug.

 

Jared: So are you leaving town?

Bron: Not sure, I might… but I was thinking about going to St Angela’s  as well.

 

Luke comes out of the lift. Bron sees him.

 

Bron: I have to go check on Mr Williams

She leaves. Luke comes over to Charlotte who has tears In her eyes.

 

Luke: Charlotte? Whats wrong?

Charlotte: Bron’s just announced she’s leaving us

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That afternoon Bron goes to the racing track. She spends all her savings on the horses placing high bets. She manages to convince her old loan shark Barry to lend her some money and he does.

 

Barry: I want it back with interest by the beginning of next week, you got that?!

Bron: No problem

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The next morning Bron is half an hour late for work due to the fact that she was down at the race track having yet another few punts. Terri calls her into her office. Brong goes in.

 

Terri: Take a seat Bron

 

Bron sits down

 

Bron: Sorry I’m late

Terri: Its alright, that’s not what I wanted to talk to you about…there’s a bit of a problem with getting an agency nurse… she wont be arriving for another 2 weeks. If you want to, you can still leave this afternoon, I don’t want you to feel as though you have to stay.

Bron: No, I can’t just leave you in the lurch, not after everything you’ve done for me. I’ll stay for as long as you need me to.

Terri: Alright… and thank you Bron.

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Bron comes out of Terri’s office and Luke confronts her.

 

Luke: What’s this I hear about you leaving?

Bron: That’s none of your business

Luke: Well is it true?

Bron: Piss off Luke, its none of your business

Luke: Bron if you’re leaving because of me then don’t-

Bron: Don’t flatter yourself Luke! You aren’t the only problem I have you know!

Luke: Are you gambling again??

Bron: So what if I am?

Luke: Jesus Bron! Why does it always have to be like this with you? Why can’t we just have a normal conversation without your smart ass comments?! I just want to help.

Bron: Well I don’t need you okay? I can cope on my own

Luke: Well maybe I need you Bron

 

We hear a buzzer go off and Matt’s voice

 

Matt: Bron that’s yours, room one

 

Bron leaves.

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Bron is at the race track during her break. She is standing cheering for her horse. We see it come last over the finish line a few minutes later. She has spent all the money that she has borrowed from her loan shark and has no money for the rent. We see her go to her car and get in, she slams her hands against the steering wheel in anger.

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Later at work Bron is in room 2 with a patient named Josh Harman. He is a recovering alcoholic but is receiving treatment for alcohol poisoning after falling off the wagon.

 

Bron: Mr Harman, what’s the problem? Is there something I can do for you?

Josh: Can you call my wife?

Bron: I tried a little while ago and she wasn’t home

Josh: I really need her here with me, she’s the only one that’s ever given me proper support… always pulling me into line, yelling at me, making me see sense. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be alive today. No one can survive an addiction without the proper support, trust me. If you ever find someone as good as my wife, don’t push them away or else you’ll end up regretting it for the rest of your life.

Bron: Ah…. I’ll go and see if I can get a hold of her again

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After Bron has rang Mr Harmer’s wife, she goes looking for Luke and finds him in the tea room. He is standing over at the sink drinking the remainder of his coffee. Bron walks over to him and slips her arm around his waist gently.

 

Bron: I was wrong… I don’t know what came over me. But I do know that I need you and I love you and that I want to be with you… if you’ll still have me that is

 

Luke puts his coffee cup in the sink. He hesitates for a moment then turns around to face Bron. He places his hands on her upper arms and looks down into her eyes.

 

Luke: Of course I’ll still have you Shorty

 

They kiss passionately before Luke draws her in close to him for a hug.

 

Bron: I’m such an idiot Luke

Luke: No your not

Bron: I am

Luke: You came to your senses

Bron: Well I wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for Mr Harman.

Luke: Does this mean your staying put then?

Bron: Yeah, it does, I could never really leave you.

 

Luke draws Bron in for a long passionate kiss as Matt walks in.

 

Matt: Getting a bit hot in here! Do you need me to open a window or something?

             

Bron turns around and looks at Matt with a grin

 

Bron: Well you know what they say don’t you Mattie? If you can’t handle the heat then get out of the kitchen.

Matt: Yeah, yeah, I can take a hint. I’ll leave you two alone then.

 

He grabs his bottle of Coke out of the fridge and leave Bron and Luke alone.

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ONE WEEK LATER

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Bron has spent the night at Luke’s place and is in the kitchen making him some bacon and eggs. We then see Luke asleep in bed. Suddenly we hear a mobile phone ringing and Luke moan as his eyes opened. Bron’s mobile is ringing in his ear .Luke leans over and answers the phone

Luke: (sleepily) hello

Barry: Is Bron there I have some business to settle with her

Luke: (awake fully now) she's busy can I help you?

Barry: I don't think you can help me. Please tell bron to call me back as soon as possible my name is Barry she has my number

Luke: Yeah I’ll let her know

Bron comes in with the bacon and eggs that she has been cooking. She thinks that Luke has been on his own phone

Bron: Hello sleepy head. Who called you? (She puts the tray of bacon and eggs down on the bedside table)

Luke: His name is Barry, does that mean anything to you?

Bron: Umm no is he a patient of yours or something?

Luke: (Starting to get angry) you have no idea do you?

Bron: (Getting angry also) No Luke I don’t

Luke: Let me fill you in, Barry called YOU (He points to her as he says you)

Bron’s face falls as she says

Bron: Oh I see what did he say?

Luke: He wants you to call him ASAP. Please Bron tell me it’s not what I think it is

Bron is silent

Luke: I knew it your still gambling aren’t you?

Bron: (with a pleading look on her face) no I promise I’ve stopped now

Luke: Then what’s he doing ringing you?

Bron: I owe him some money from last week

Luke: again?

Bron: I didn’t want to involve you Luke, not after last time

Luke: How much do you owe him?

Bron looks away

Luke: (angrily) Bron how much?! tell me

Bron: 10 grand

Luke: right, I’ll go to the bank today

Bron: No you won’t! this is my mess, I’ll get through it

Luke: You don’t have that kind of money Bron

Bron: I’ll find a way… look I better go home and get ready for work, I’ll see you later.

Luke: Bron don't do that don't avoid the situation I'm going to help you and there’s nothing you can say to stop me (pauses) Come here

He holds his hand out to her. She reluctantly takes his hand then sits on the bed beside him. He puts his arm around her.

Luke: I’m not letting you go through this alone

Bron: I really don’t like dragging you into this

Luke: You’re not, I’m dragging myself into it

Luke puts his hand to Bron’s cheek and kisses her gently on the lips. Luke’s hand slides down her arm then down to the knot in her dressing gown. As he starts to undo the dressing gown, he draws Bron closer to him. Bron puts a steady hand on Luke’s and pulls away.

Bron: If I’m late for work again Terri will kill me                                      

Bron stands up and tightens her dressing gown. As she starts to walk away Luke grabs hold of her hand. Bron turns back and looks down at him.

Bron: Luke, come on, I’ll be late

Luke: This wont take long, I’ve got something for you.

He opens the draw and pulls out a velvet box. He holds it out to her.

Bron: What’s this?

Luke: Just something I thought you might like

Bron smiles and takes the box in her hands. As she opens it her face lights up. It is a gold necklace with a  heart pendant. The heart has diamonds serrounding  it.  

Bron: Luke its beautiful!

Luke: Do you like it?

Bron: Of course I do!

She throws her arms around him as she sits on his lap and kisses him passionately. She pulls away.

Bron: Will you put it on for me?

Luke takes the necklace from her hands and begins to put it around her neck.

Luke: You know what?

Bron: What?

Luke: This is my heart and you’re the one with the key to it, so be careful

Bron smiles

Bron: So does that mean I can stamp on it as well?

Luke: I wish you wouldn’t but it is possible

Bron turns around and kisses him on the cheek

Bron: Don’t worry I won’t, as long as you promise not to do it to me again

Luke: deal

Luke puts his hand on Bron’s cheek

Luke: I love you

Bron: I love you more

Bron gets up

Bron: Right I better get moving

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Bron and Luke arrive at the hospital separately. They meet up on ward 17 in the desk area.

Luke: Breakfast was nice

Bron: Of course it was, I made it

Matt: You never make me breakfast

Bron: I never sleep with you either

Matt: Well why not?

Bron: Do I really need to answer that?

Matt: Ohh come on I’m not that bad am I? I could give touchy touchy surgeon type here a run for his money

Bron: I dunno (she grins)

Matt: Oh I feel so rejected!

Luke just rolls his eyes and leaves

Matt: Oh you embarrassed him Bronwyn

Bron: How many times have I told you not to call me that?

Matt: Sorry selective hearing, I must have missed that bit

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Luke and Bron are in the tea room having lunch. Bron is looking slightly pale.

Luke: Are you feeling alright? You look a bit off colour

Bron: I do feel a bit ill yeah

Luke: Have you been checked out by someone lately?

Bron: (Grins) Yeah you, last night, or had you forgotten Dr?

Luke: Bron I’m serious, there are a lot of bugs going around at the moment and if they aren’t picked up on quickly enough they will make you as sick as a dog.

Bron: Look I’ll get checked out ok? Now don’t you worry your pretty little head about it, I’ll be fine.

Luke: Tomorrow then?

Bron: What?

Luke: You’ll get checked out?

Bron: (Stands up and goes out the door) Yeah, yeah, no worries

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Bron comes out of Terri’s office after receiving permission to go home. She is in the tearoom getting her stuff out of her locker. Luke comes in.

Luke: Your going then?

Bron: Yeah, you think you can handle the next few hours without me?

Luke: I’ll struggle, but I think so

Bron turns around to face him, she smiles as she looks at him.

Bron: You know what Dr Forlano?

Bron: What nurse Craig?

Bron: I think that you will need to make a house call after work

Bron walks over to Luke and slips her arms around his waist

Bron: I believe that someone will be confined to bed

Luke: (Smiles) Well then this someone better be ready for treatment

Bron: Oh I don’t think that there will be a problem with that

Luke’s pager starts to go off. He leans down and kisses her on the cheek before heading for the door.

Luke: I’ll see you tonight

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Bron arrives home and discovers Barry sitting on her couch.

Bron: What the hell are you doing here Barry?!

Barry: It’s payday Brony and if you had of called me back like I asked then you would have known that.

Bron: Look I haven’t got the money yet, I’ll have it by tonight

Barry: Sorry that won’t do at all

Bron: Surly you can wait a few hours!

Barry begins to circle Bron

Bron: I don’t think so

He grabs Brons right arm tightly

Bron: I think you owe me a bit more interest since your payment is late

Bron: No way, I cant give you anymore than what you have asked for Barry!

Barry: Don’t worry, I know what I want and I’m sure that I’ll be able to make you give it to me

He pushes Bron down onto the couch roughly

Bron: (struggling) Get off me you bastard!!!

Barry: This is your own fault Bron!

Bron scratches the right side of his face with her fingernails

Barry: (in pain) Bitch!!!              

He pins her wrists down tightly

Barry: You won’t win against me!

Bron is struggling to get free again

Barry: If you keep trying to get away from me this will take longer! I don’t think that is what you want is it? You want me out of here as quick as possible don’t you?

Bron has tears falling down her face

Bron: You’re a bastard you know that?!

Barry: (kisses her on the lips then looks down at her) Wonder what that hot shot boyfriend of yours will think if he accidentally finds out that his little nurse is screwing around

Bron spits in Barry’s eye

Bron: He wouldn’t believe it!

Barry begins to rip at Brons clothes roughly and explore her body

Barry: Now shut up and cooperate or you’ll end up with more trouble than this! And if you don’t have the money by tomorrow this might just happen again!

Bron can’t control the tears falling down her face and desperately wants to break free. Unfortunately she cant and he rapes her

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 Later when Barry has left Bron is in the bathroom, she is violently sick. She feels so disgusting and feels very dirty. She has a shower and tries to get rid of the feeling but can’t.

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Bron feels very unsafe at home so she goes to Luke’s and lets herself in. She curls up in his bed and falls asleep while she waits for him to get home.

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When Luke finishes work he goes to Brons place and is knocking on the door

Luke: Bron? Bron are you there? Its me

Silence

Luke: Bron?

Bron turns around and starts walking down the path to his car

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Luke gets home and sees Brons jacket hanging over a chair a chair at the table. He puts his keys on the table next to Brons.

Luke: Shorty are you here?

He heads towards the bedroom to see if she’s in there. He walks in and see's Bron lying on the bed curled up in a ball. Luke sits on the edge of the bed and looks down at Bron. He places his hand on her shoulder gently. This causes Bron to wake up in a panic. She sits up quickly. Bron looks flustered.

Luke: Its ok, its just me… I didn’t meant to-

Bron puts her arms around him and clings to him tightly. Luke gently lowers Bron onto the bed then lies next to her. He looks over at her.

Luke: I went to your place looking for you

Bron: oh sorry… i… I ended up here for some reason

Luke:; I noticed. How are you feeling? Any better?

Bron: I feel better now that you’re here

She hugs him again

Luke: (Smiling) You are sick aren’t you? Look at you (he laughs a little) you’re clinging to me like there’s no tomorrow

Bron: (flatly) its because I feel safe with you….

Luke kisses the top of her head. Bron falls asleep still clinging to Luke. Luke eventually falls asleep as well

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About 4 hrs later Luke goes to get up, he’s feeling hungry. He moves Brons arms away from him gently and goes to get up. Bron wakes up and catches his hand in hers.

Bron: (frantically) Where are you going?

Luke: I was going to cook us some dinner… I wont be far away

He kisses her cheek then stands up. Bron looks up at him.

Luke: Are you ok?

Bron nods

Bron: Yeah… go cook dinner, don’t worry about me… I was just being stupid… I must of come out of a weird dream or something.

Luke: (nods) So what do you want for dinner?

Bron: Oh……. No, I’m not really hungry… you just get something for yourself

Luke: (sits back down next to her) Shorty you have to eat

Bron: No I cant

Luke: Not even a little bit?

Bron shakes her head

Luke: Alright… but if you don’t eat something tomorrow I’m going to start worrying… I don’t want you struck down with a bug

Bron: Luke I’m alright!

Luke: Yeah ok.. sorry

He goes into the kitchen. Bron falls asleep again

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When Luke has finished eating his dinner he hears Bron screaming in her sleep

Bron: Get away from me!!!!!!!

He rushes into the bedroom and sees Bron covered in sweat.

Bron: No!!!!! get away from me!!!!!

Luke: Shorty, come on wake up

He lifts her so she is in a sitting position. Her eyes open and tears flood from them as Luke wraps his arms around her.

Luke: Its ok, you’re alright, it was just a dream

Bron is clinging to Luke again

Bron: (Sobbing) Don’t let me go, don’t let me go Luke

Luke kisses the top of her head as he holds her trembling body in his arms

Luke: I won’t, you’re safe now

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5 minutes later Bron is still in Luke’s arms.

Luke: Bron… what’s really going on?

Bron: (Shakes her head) nothing

Luke: Come on Shorty… you know that you can-

Bron: Did you get the money?

Luke: … Yeah

Bron: Will you come with me to give it to him?

Luke: Yeah of course I will, I’m not letting you go near him on your own, god knows what the prick will do to you.

Bron pulls away and stands up. She walks over to the window and looks out at the night sky. He stands up and walks over to her. As he stands behind her he places his left hand on her shoulder.

Luke: Shorty what’s wrong? And don’t tell me that its nothing because I can see that something is ripping you apart… did I do-

Bron: (Shakes her head) No… its not you, its not you at all… you are wonderful

Luke: Then what is it Shory?

Bron: When I went home today……. He was there, in the lounge room. I told him…. I told him that I didn’t have the money but I could get it to him tonight…. But… he said that I had stuffed him around too much and… and that….. he…………

Tears begin to slide down Brons face.

Bron: Luke…………… he raped me……………..

Luke doesn’t say anything he just turns Bron gently around to face him and envilopes her quivering body with his warm embrace.

Bron: I couldn’t stop him… I tried to but-

Luke: Shorty none of this is your fault alright? This isn’t your fault

Bron: If I had stayed away from him in the first place-

Luke: Its not your falut, none of it is your fault

Bron just cries into Luke’s chest as he rubs her back softly.

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TO BE CONTINURED (AGAIN)

Let me know what you guys think by emailing me at: mrs_forlano2003@yahoo.com.au

 

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