A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN PART 8
Red Alert
Bron and Charlotte are lying on the ground in the lounge room, under
sleeping bags…eating m & m's.
Bron: Honey how I've missed you
Charlotte: What on earth am I going to do without you back at All
Saints
Bron: What am I going to do without you
Bron: You do know that once the baby is here I will need your company
to keep me from going insane.
Charlotte: No worry there you already are insane lovie.
Bron: Well if I'm insane then what are you…
Ben's footsteps are heard behind them…..Bron and Charlotte turn
around to face him…
Ben: You're both insane…like two little girls having a sleep over.
Bron: Aint our fault if you wanted to be a stick in the mud and go to
bed early.
Ben: Aint my fault if I worked my butt off all day…shouldn't you both
be getting some sleep.
Bron: Ben since when do two mature (ha Charlotte laughs) women go to
bed before the wee early hours of the morning when they have so much
catching up to do.
Ben: Usually when they both have work early the next morning…….
Ben walks off…
Charlotte: I guess I should let you go snuggle up to your husband.
Bron: Beaumont you're so understanding. How do I tell Ben I'm happy
snuggled up next to you.
Charlotte: Noodle you have no choice, the mood he's in he'll be one
unhappy camper in the morning if you are too tired to work.
Bron: You know me I don't need sleep
Charlotte: He's probably stressing about the baby, look I don't want
to cause waves………
Bron: Looks like its bed for us "little one".
Bron: And may I ask what you intend to do for the next couple of
hours before you are sleepy.
Charlotte: Oh you know me will probably stay up watching the home
shopping network. Surprising the things you find on those shows.
Bron is standing in the doorway, Charlotte is still curled under the
sleeping bag on the floor…the lights are off and the television is
lighting up the room.
Bron: Oh I forgot to include one tiny detail…
Charlotte: And what may that be….there aren't any ghosts living here
are they?
Bron: I was just going to say "Don't let the bed bugs bite" (well
actually that should be don't let the fleas bite cause Fella loves to
snooze on the sofa during the day).
Charlotte, laughing, hurls a cushion at Bron.
Bron: (laughing) Oi!
Charlotte just stuck her tongue out at Bron.
Bron: Right, that's it Beaumont!
Bron comes at Charlotte with the cushion and hits her with it.
Charlotte: I can't believe you just did that! How immature!
Charlotte hits Bron back.
Bron: Look who's immature now Dr!
Charlotte hit Bron again, and soon there was a full scale pillow
fight, amidst shrieks of laughter.
Ben is heard getting out of bed again.
Charlotte: Now you've done it!
Bron: Whoops! I'd better go join him I suppose…
Bron gets up and walks towards the door.
Charlotte: Hey Noodle, soften him up with a bit of strip-show…It'd
work for me!
Bron grins and walks off as Charlotte starts humming a striptease
song.
Bron walks into the bedroom just as Ben is about to go get her.
Bron: (In a very hyper mood) Not so fast buster, you're not going
anywhere…
She pushes him back onto the bed
Ben: Bron…
She silences him with a kiss
Slowly, very slowly, she teasingly starts to remove her clothes.
Ben, who is still angry, sits there until she tosses her shirt at
him, then gets up, angrily.
Ben: Surprised you remembered you even had a husband!
Bron: (shocked) Ben…
Ben: What happened, felt guilty so you've come to soothe me with
sex? Well no thanks Bron, I don't need any hand-outs!
Ben got back into bed as Bron stood there, completely stunned.
Bron: What? So that's it? You've had your say, and that's it?
Typical!
Bron walks into the bathroom and slams the door, as Ben rolls over
and goes to sleep.
The next morning…
Ben, Bron and Charlotte sit around the breakfast table eating.
Things are still tense between Ben and Bron and you can cut the
tension with a knife.
Charlotte: (trying to relieve the tension) You know Bron if they get
any bigger, they're going to burst.
Referring to Bron's increased bust-line
Her joke was met with stony silence
Charlotte:…shut up Charlotte.
Ben: I have to go.
He stands up and goes to kiss Bron, who turns her head so he lands on
her cheek.
Ben: I'll see you tonight
Ben leaves, as Charlotte looks at Bron.
Charlotte: I should go, stay at the motel…
Bron: (head snaps up) What?! NO!
Charlotte: My being here is causing problems for you and Ben, and the
last thing you need is stress Bron.
Bron: No Charlotte please…I need…I'm scared Beaumont
Bron's emotions got the best of her and she put her head down on the
table.
Charlotte: (rubbing her back) Aw Noodle…
Charlotte was clearly at a loss at how to comfort her, so just let
her cry.
AD BREAK
Ben and Mike were waiting for their next call-out. Ben had been in a
bad mood all day, and Mike had correctly assumed that it had
something to with Bron, but decided to say nothing.
Mike: Do you want a coffee?
Ben: No thanks.
Mike: Do you want to talk about whatever it is that's eating you?
Ben: (sighs) Bron and I had a fight.
Mike: I never would've guessed. What happened?
Ben: She was up late with Charlotte, I was tired and cranky…
Mike: …And so you took it out on her.
Ben: She's doing too much Mike! I mean she's so sick from morning
sickness it's not funny, and when she's not sick, she's either at
work or with Charlotte…
Mike: You're jealous of Charlotte?
Ben: What?! I didn't say that…
Mike: Yes you did, maybe not in so many words, but the implication
was there.
Ben: Even if I am, I have good reason to be.
Mike: Maybe so, but is it really worth putting all this stress on
Bron for?
Mike left Ben sitting there as he went to get his coffee.
AD BREAK
Bron was standing outside, calling Fella, who was nowhere to be found.
Bron: FELLA!
Charlotte: Honey, he's probably hiding somewhere to escape all the
tension. He'll be back by the time we get home from work, and if
he's not we'll go looking for him, ok?
Charlotte put her arm around Bron, who nodded but didn't look
convinced.
Charlotte: Look shouldn't we both be getting ready for work.
Bron: Don't know if I feel up to it today
Charlotte: Look Bron Ben was just having an off moment.
Bron: Still doesn't change matters. Can't he let me have a bit of
fun.
Charlotte: Ben is just concerned
Bron: Yeah well I'm a grown woman. I do know how to take care of
myself and the baby. What's he worried about. Does he think I'm
going to harm our baby.
Charlotte: Look don't think another thought about it. It was a silly
argument. Just move on…
Charlotte left Bron standing outside calling for Fella.
Bron sits herself down in the doorway of the kitchen. Facing outside
she starts picking up the gravel and throwing the stones one by one.
Bron: Stuff you Ben………
AD BREAK
Charlotte puts her bag on the backseat of the car and Bron hops in.
Charlotte places her hand on Bron's leg and says " Noodle it will be
okay it really will".
Charlotte: I'm going to give you and Ben some privacy and space. You
don't need me around causing trouble.
Bron: But you're our guest. (Bron not wanting to admit the fact that
she did indeed believe what Charlotte was saying was correct).
Charlotte: Guests shouldn't cause waves in relationships.
Charlotte: Look Bron think about it. Ben came out here….to the
country. Wanting to spend quality time with you. And if you think
about it every second minute you are either calling me or I'm calling
you and now I come and visit little more than a week after seeing you
in the city at Mitch's funeral.
Bron: So what you're really saying is that you think I should stand
on my own two feet and just forget my friends.
Charlotte: No of course not noodle. I wouldn't survive without you.
I just mean that maybe…even just for a few weeks…if I steer clear…and
allow Ben to feel like he is the most important person in your life
at the moment.
Bron having a change of heart says -
Bron: No you know what Beaumont…if he can't stand my friends than
that is too bad….I'm allowed a life.
Later that day Bron is at work, and is starting to look un-well. She
had just dropped her umpteenth bedpan.
Charlotte: Right, go home before you end up giving the wrong meds to
a patient.
Bron: But…
Charlotte: No buts, GO!
Bron: Charlotte, I can't just take-off…
Charlotte: Whose the Dr here, me or you? You look awful, and I know
you didn't get much sleep, and you're worried about Fella…please
Bron, just go home, Fella will be there, have a lie down and you'll
feel much better.
Bron: But what if Ben comes looking for me?
Charlotte: Then I'll tell him you've gone home…now go, before I drag
you there by the teeth!
Bron walked up the drive-way, calling for Fella who normally would've
bounded out to greet her. Worried when Fella failed to appear, she
let herself in the house and rang Charlotte, leaving a message on her
voice mail.
Bron: Charlotte, it's Bron. Fella's not here, so I'm going to go
look for him, in case you were worried. I'll see you later, bye…
She hung up the phone and went upstairs to get changed out of her
work clothes. Taking Fella's lead and as many of his favourite
biscuits as her pockets could carry, she set off.
Ben and Mike were on their way back to base when Ben spotted a flower
stand by the side of the road.
Ben: Mind if we pullover?
Mike pulls over and Ben gets out buys the biggest bunch there and
gets back into the truck.
Mike: For me? Aww, you shouldn't have!
Ben: No offense mate, but you're not my type.
Mike: Damn! What is your type?
Ben: Feisty, little red-haired nurses.
Mike: Aren't I feisty…?
Ben laughs and shakes his head.
Bron is still searching for Fella, walking through muddy paddocks,
calling his name.
Bron: …FELLA!!!
Bron started walking towards the wooded area on the property.
Bron: FELLA WHERE ARE YOU?!
In the distance, whining is heard…
Ben arrives home. Walking through the door with the flowers, he
eagerly calls for Bron.
Ben: Bron…?
Thinking the she hadn't yet got home from work, he went into the
kitchen to put the flowers in a vase.
The whining was getting closer and closer.
Bron: (in a soft, reassuring voice) Fella…it's Bronnie.
Fella's head poked out from under a bush, he gave one long, whine as
if to say "I'm here Bronnie" and went back under the bush.
Bron: (smiling) We're going to play that game are we?
She checked the ground and sat down with her back against a tree and
took one of the biscuits out of her pocket.
Bron: I guess Fella doesn't want one of his favourite bikkies…
Ben is still waiting for Bron to come home, going upstairs to change
he sees Bron's work clothes there, and starts to worry. Changing out
of his uniform, he was about to try Bron on her mobile when the phone
rang. Thinking it was Bron he picked it up.
Ben: Bron…?
Charlotte: No, it's me…she's still not back then?
Ben: Back from where?
Charlotte: Fella's missing - she left me a message saying she was
going to look for him, but she should be back by now…
Ben: Did she say where she was going?
Charlotte: No, just that she was looking for him and not to worry.
Ben: Ok, I'm going to go looking for her, will you come back here in
case she comes home?
Charlotte: I'm on my way.
It took a while (and all of the biscuits) before Fella was finally
coaxed out from under his bush. Putting his head down, he slowly
walked over to Bron and nuzzled her with his head.
Bron: Good boy, good Fella!
Fella gave her a gentle lick, as she firmly clipped his lead in
place. Standing up she had to clutch the tree for support as she
felt faint.
Ben: (distantly)…BRON?
Fella heard Ben calling and started barking. Tugging himself free,
he races towards Bens' voice.
Ben looked up when he heard Fella's bark. Fella was racing towards
him, his lead dragging behind him. Crouching down, he gave Fella a
pat and a scratch behind the ears. Noticing that Fella was wearing
his lead, he looked for Bron.
Ben: Where have you been eh? Where's Bron?
Fella whined and pulled away, running off in the direction he came.
Ben ran after him, calling for Bron.
Ben: Bron…?!
Bron: Ben…?
Fella races up to her, sitting back against the tree. Ben spots them
and runs over.
Ben: Bron…thank god!
Crouching down in front of her, he makes sure she's alright before
pulling her to her feet and pulling her into a tight embrace, resting
his chin on the top of her head.
Ad break:
Ben and Bron are walking back to the house hand in hand.
Ben: I've been a right old fool haven't I
Bron: I could have been more understanding.
Ben: Am I forgiven……
Bron: Only if you promise me we can go camping soon. Spend some time
out in the bush together creating some new Sexton memories.
Ben: Aaaah I know the perfect place…………
Bron: Lets never argue again
Ben: I promise to give you space when you need it.
Bron and Ben stop and embrace…
Fella comes bounding along and jumps up on them both…………
Ben: Do you reckon he knows we're back to normal again?
Bron: Normal……whats normal….our kind of normal, crazy normal………
Ben: I think he just likes it that we're not attacking each other
anymore.
Looking at the pages of my life
Faded memories of me and you
Mistakes you know I've made a few
I took some shots and fell from time to time
Baby, you were there to pull me through
We've been around the block a time or two
I'm gonna lay it on the line
Ask me how we've come this far
The answer's written in my eyes
[Chorus:]
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don't wanna sleep tonight, dreamin's just a waste of time
When I look at what my life's been comin' to
I'm all about lovin' you
I've lived, I've loved, I've lost, I've paid some dues, baby
We've been to hell and back again
Through it all you're always my best friend
For all the words I didn't say and all the things I didn't do
Tonight I'm gonna find a way
[Chorus:]
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don't wanna sleep tonight, dreamin's just a waste of time
When I look at what my life's been comin' to
I'm all about lovin' you
You can take this world away
You're everything I am
Just read the lines upon my face
I'm all about lovin' you
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus:]
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don't wanna sleep tonight, dreamin's just a waste of time
When I look at what my life's been comin' to
I'm all about lovin' you
All about lovin' you
All about lovin you - Bon Jovi
Bronwyn Markham played by the gorgeous Libby Tanner
Ben Markham played by the ever increasing spunky and hunky Brian
Vriends
Jeremy Carter played by the gorgeous Jeremy Callaghan
Sue Fredricks played by Anne Looby
Mike Fredricks played by Jon Concannon
Dr Jones played by Michael Craig
Charlotte Beaumont played by the talented Tammy MacIntosh
An Amarous Ambo's production.
COPYRIGHT 2003 L & L