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Post by cielbr on Oct 11, 2005 7:16:41 GMT -5
Dennis is at home in the flat. He lives there with his girlfriend sunita whom he is mad about. he has a shower. when drying himself he discovers a small lump on his left testicle that he didn't notice before.
He starts thinking to himself "Please Please don't let it be cancerous. Oh my God. What am i going to do"
He hears footsteps come up the stairs. sunita calls "dennis you home babe "
"Yeah. in the bedroom. just getting ready" -He starts thinking to himself again "I can't tell her. not yet. its for the best. i will be fine"
"You alright babe. you look a bit pale in the face" she asked him
"am i. feel fine. how was work" he asked her trying to get of the subject
"it was ok. how come your home early from the bookies"
(his friend andy hunter was killed and left the bookies to dennis in his will)
"ah there is no point being boss if you can't take the odd afternoon of"
"your right there. i'll make a start on tea"
"no need. i'll get a chineese. what you having?"
"you choose dennis. see you later"
"love you. bye. i won't be long"
I needed that excuse. what am i going to do if it is cancerous.
Dennis went to the doctors surgery and made an appointment to see Dr. Leroy.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 11, 2005 8:52:12 GMT -5
Part 2: in the Vic
Dennis:can i get a bottle of red wine of you den
Den: romantic night in eh.
Dennis: nah. just to go with the chineese meal.
Den:are you alright dennis
Dennis: yeah i'm fine. [thinking to himself.....i hope. how can i tell him] just a little tired.
Den: here you go son
Dennis:thanks. see you around.
back at the flat
Sunita:you get the chineese babe
Dennis:yeah and a bottle of wine
Sunita:what did i do to deserve you? maybe we can have an early night. what do you think
Dennis: not tonight. i'm tired. not all that hungry. think i might just head to bed. night
Sunita: dennis
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Post by cielbr on Oct 11, 2005 9:27:53 GMT -5
Part 3: In the cafe
Den:hello sour face. whats up? Dennis said he was getting you a chineese last night and he got the wine. so why are you so miserable
Sunita:oh he got the wine and the chineese alright
Den: forgive me a minute...i am getting on...so whats wrong?...i don't see how that has you moody now
Sunita: as soon as he got home. i suggested a romantic night in and he said he was tired and went straight to bed
Den:this is dennis we are talking about. he must be mad. whats he up to today?
Sunita:don't know. he was gone before i got up
Den:you come around to the vic at 2 and i'll make you lunch to make up for last night. better
Sunita:yeah. thanks den
in Dr Leroy's surgery
Dr Leroy: Mr Rickman
Dennis:yeah thats me.
Dr Leroy:come on through
Dennis:thanks
Dr. Leroy:what seems to be the problem
Dennis:i had a shower the other day and ...anyway i was getting ready and i found a lump
Dr Leroy: where exactly?
Dennis: my left testicle.
Dr. Leroy: sit down here and i'll examine it
After examining Dennis
Dr. Leroy: i am going to send of these results and will get back to you as soon as possible
Dennis:thanks
Dr Leroy:try not to worry mr Rickman. it could be any number of things
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Post by cielbr on Oct 13, 2005 4:56:14 GMT -5
Part 4: In the Park
Kate:taking in the scenic view
Dennis:what? oh yeah
Kate:you ok.
Dennis:yeah. i'm fine. had an argument with sunita last night. just trying to bide my time before i go home
Kate:was it a serious argument or should i ask?
Dennis: i got a chineese and a bottle of wine. then when i got back she suggested an early night and i said no i was tired and she got all moody with me so i got up this morning and left even earlier than usual
Kate:this is you we are talking about
Dennis:yes me. just because i didn't want to sleep with her last night don't mean that anything is wrong. i'll see you later
Kate:dennis wait up. i was only joking.
Tears come out of his eyes
Kate:hey, come here. [she gives him a hug] its going to be ok. You and Sunita will be fine
Dennis: thats not all that i have been moody about!
Kate:oh yeah. what then? you can trust me you know that?
Dennis:promise me you won't say this to anyone - not sunita, not den, not sharon if you are on the phone to her - no-one. i really mean it
Kate:course i won't you are a mate
Dennis:last week i had a shower after work.
kate:that it [dennis gives her a look] i'm sorry
Dennis: anyway i was drying myself and i noti.....
Kate:noticed what
Dennis: a lump .....on my left testicle.
Kate:oh my God. Dennis
Dennis:i ain't told no-one yet. don't want anyone to know - at least not until i know for definite
Kate:i am not going to tell anyone. did you see the doctor yet?
Dennis:yeah. this morning. had some tests done. results will be back in a couple of weeks.,
Kate:thats why you wouldn't sleep with sunita
Dennis:yeah
kate:i am going to be here for you. you do know that?
Dennis:thanks.
kate:if ever you want to talk or go to the doctors for moral support
Dennis:that means alot. better be back before i get another earful for being late home
Kate:look after yourself. you will be fine. try not to worry
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Post by cielbr on Oct 13, 2005 8:57:48 GMT -5
Part 5: In the Vic
Sunita:has Dennis talked to you lately
Den:[gives her a glass of wine] about what?
Sunita:about why his mood is changing from minute to the next. he seems to be a bit...
Den:a bit what....
Sunita:distant.
Den:look. he ain't said anything to me. he is probably just missing Andy for some strang reason. i mean they were mates. he is probably just busy learning the bookies trade. don't want to let Andy down
Sunita:you don't think he is going off me
Den:Dennis is mad about you. i've only known him 2/3 years and he was a moody beggar then and he still is. its the way he is used to.
Sunita: i suppose he was a bit moody when i met him
Den:a bit[ he sits beside her] have some more wine. relax. you and him will be fine.
Sunita:thanks Den. you have helped
Den:just doing my duty. thats what i like to see
Sunita:what?[looking puzzled]
Den:a smile.
sunita gets up to leave
Sunita:thanks Den [ she gives him a peck on the cheek]
They both kiss properly
Sunita:we shouldn't do this. what about Dennis?it will kill him
Den:what he don't know won't hurt him. only if you are sure though
Sunita:yeah. anymore wine. can we take it inside?
Den:i think that can be arranged
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Post by I on Oct 13, 2005 10:05:11 GMT -5
Part 6: In the Vic - 2 hours later
Sunita:oh my God. is that the time. Dennis will be looking for me
Den:oh come on relax. enjoy the moment. that was great.
Sunita:yeah i know. we keep it between us. i don't want dennis finding out
Den:me either. [her phone rings]don't you ever turn that thing off
Sunita:its Dennis. i better answer it. hi babe. you ok
Dennis:yeah. i'm sorry about the other night. anyway where are you?
Sunita:got carried away window shopping. must have gone through all the shops without buying a thing. should be home in an hour
Dennis:i was just worried about you. didn't know if you were going to come back after the argument the other day
Sunita:course i'll be back. i love you
Dennis:love you too. bye
Sunita:bye [ she hangs up]. this can't happen again. we can't keep doing this to Dennis
Den:like i said what he doesn't know won't hurt him
Sunita:how will you look him in the eye? ho will i? what have i done
Den:just pretend it didn't happen. you admitted you enjoyed that because i certainly did. enjoyed every last second of it
Sunita: you know i enjoyed it. right its just sex. no feeling involved. deal
Den:deal.
Sunita:i better get ready. told him i'd be about an hour
Den:you can use the shower if you want. maybe i could join you [she gives him a look] just kidding
Sunita: thanks
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Post by cielbr on Oct 13, 2005 10:19:18 GMT -5
Part 7: Next Day: in the Bookies
Den:alright son. how are you feeling?
Dennis:fine. why wouldn't i?
Den:you seemed a bit distant when you bought the wine the other day
Dennis:that was me being me - in one of my moods. i am fine. i'm happy. ask Pat
Pat:ask Pat what?
Den:is he moody today
Pat:dennis moody - never. no serious you're in a good mood today. happy aren't you
Dennis:see i told you. look me and sunita we had a fight but we sorted it out,
Den:i am glad to hear that. i am in the pub if you want to talk
Dennis:i'm fine. no offence but i ain't a kid. don't need a bodyguard or psychjologist. whichever one you are trying to be
Den: Hint taken. come over for a drink after work if you want
Dennis:yeah sure. never refused a large vodka in my life - oh and dad make sure there's no ice in it. i like to keep my drinks strong like me
Den:Dad
Dennis:thats what you are to me aren't you
Den:yeah its just that - thats the 1st time
Dennis:the first time i ever said that to you. see you later.
Den:yeah bye son
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Post by cielbr on Oct 14, 2005 8:10:21 GMT -5
Part 8: In the Vic
Kate:hello stranger. this seat taken
Dennis:hey. how was Spain. what do you want to drink?
Kate: a G & T
Dennis:A G & T, a large vodka no ice and what ever you want dad
Den: i'll drop them over
Kate:Spain was good. nice weather.
Dennis:meet anyone nice? holoiday romance
Kate:no cheeky. anyway where is Sunita?
Dennis:gone to some Hen Party in Leeds. someone she works with.
Kate:how are you? any news yet?
Dennis: next week. thursday morning i think. anyway not now.
Kate:oh i was going to come over to you if i hadn't seen you here
Dennis:oh yeah. should i be worried
Kate: no. i got you a present. here you go. open it
[Den brings over the drinks]
Den:whats that?
Dennis: my goody bag from Spain. lets see what i have here - vodka, sweets and this little souvenir picture
Kate:you have to stick that on your wall - its a spanish tradition
Dennis:thanks. [Den goes over to serve more customers]
Kate: Dennis
Dennis:yeah
Kate: i'll go with you on Thursday morning. moral support. only if you want me too that is
Dennis:thanks. that would be good. i am glad that me and you remained mates even though you are my ex. that don't normally happen for me.
Kate:i'm glad we are mates too. we are much better mates than boyfriend/girlfriend
Dennis:lets have a toast
Kate:what? your mad
Dennis:i know i am- come on then - best mates forever.
Kate:best mates forever
Dennis:cheers
Den:you alright Dennis
Dennis:yeah i am fine.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 14, 2005 8:38:19 GMT -5
Part 9: Thursday Morning
Sunita: where you going babe? its only half 6
Dennis: i have a meeting. bookies stuff. i have to have a shower and get ready
Sunita: what time will you be back at?
Dennis: not sure. late this evening
Sunita: alright then. see you later.
Dennis:i love you
[Dennis gets showered and dressed and meets Kate in the park]
Kate:how are you feeling?
Dennis:i am really scared. what if it is cancer? how will i break the news to everyone? everytime i go to bed i spend most of my time awake thinking about all this
Kate:it will be fine. positive thinking. breathe in and out.
Dennis:positive thinking. i'll try and remeber that
Kate: where did you tell sunita you were going?
Dennis:bookies meeting. we should get going
kate: come on then. i have the car. remember breathe in and out
Dennis:i'll try and remember. thanks Kate...i mean for doing this. for being there for me
Kate: Best Mates Forever. remember that. you can repay the favour with some odd jobs in my flat that if i did them i'd leave more of a mess than what i started with
Dennis: deal.
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Post by Sarah on Oct 14, 2005 8:45:44 GMT -5
Aw Kate and Dennis are sweet together. I hope Dennis will be OK.
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Oct 14, 2005 11:14:20 GMT -5
Lovely. This is great. More soon please.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 17, 2005 6:12:06 GMT -5
Part 10: In the hospital waiting room
Dennis: Whats taking them so long? the appointment was at 9:30 - its 10. i just want to get this over with
Kate: try to relax. i know its hard. the consultant will be here shortly.
Dennis: i'm sorry. i know i'm snappy. thanks for being here. it means alot to me.
Kate: Have you eaten anything today?
Dennis:i can't. my stomach is in knots. i don't think i have ever been this nervous.
Consultant: Mr Rickman.
Dennis:yeah here.
Kate:come here [she gives him a hug]. good luck. I'll be here when you get out.
Dennis: thanks.
Consultant: this way please
Dennis:thanks
Consultant: sit down please. i have got your results
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Post by cielbr on Oct 17, 2005 6:41:56 GMT -5
Part 11: In the Vic
There is a knock at the door
Den: we ain't open for another hour
Sunita: its me
Den: oh its you is it. i am coming. hold on
Sunita:you don't look pleased to see me
Den: course i am but its just that what if Dennis comes through and see's us
Sunita: well he won't. keeping himself occupied at a bookies meeting. won't be home until tonight.
Den: out all day.
Sunita: yeah and i have the day off as well. how will i occupy myself for at least an hour
Den: i could find a way
Sunita: you could..
Den: yeah. i think you know how i'll do it?
Sunita: i do , do i
Den: head on upstairs. i'll be up with some buubly. just locking the door. don't want no intruders do we.
Sunita: no. privacy makes it more intimate. don't be long
Den: i'll be up in a minute. get yourself ready
Sunita: i plan to.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 17, 2005 7:15:44 GMT -5
Part 12: In the consultants office
Consultant: now Mr Rickman. we have your results right here
Dennis: do i have cancer? whats the sypnosis
Consultant: i am afraid you have testicular cancer
Dennis:[tears start running down his face] no.
Consultant: its heading into its malignant stages. we will have to do some further tests today to see if it has spread?
Dennis: do i have an operation to get rid of the cancer? i mean i read the leaflets Dr. Leroy gave me. it didn't make much sense. nothing was staying in my head
Consultant: i'll go over that with you now. will i get your girlfriend in with you to go through it together with both of you
Dennis: Kate - she is a mate. no its ok. i'll explain it to her later
Consultant: right then. i'll send you up for further tests later on. that will show us at what rate the cancer is growing and if it is spreading around.
Dennis: when will the results of todays tests be known?
Consultant: today. we will know straight away. i'll book you in for the 29th November to have the lump removed. you will be assessed then and we will see if you will need a course of radiotherapy/ chemotherapy or both. try not to worry about them at this stage. your best bet is just take each stage as it comes.
Dennis: thanks doctor.
Consultant: i'll meet you up in the oncology ward at 2 for the tests. i would advise in confiding in as much family and friends as you can. you will need everyones support to get you through this.
Dennis leaves the room and see's Kate in the Waiting Room
Kate: how did it go? what did the doctor say? Dennis
Dennis: . [tears ru down his face] i have cancer
Kate: oh dennis. come here. you are going to get through this.
Dennis: he has booked me in for tests at 2 today. to see if it has spread. the operation to remove the lump is the 29th of november - wednesday week.
Kate: i am going to be with all through this. look at me. you will beat this. Sunita, Dot, Den and Sharon and the whole square will be rallying around
Dennis: i don't want anyone to know - not yet. i need to get my head around it
Kate: Dennis
Dennis:Please Kate. i need you to do this for me.
Kate: course i will. its 12 o'clock. do you want to get some air before the tests.
Dennis: yeah i could do with air
Kate: come on then
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Post by cielbr on Oct 17, 2005 7:34:16 GMT -5
Part 13: In the Vic
Den: that was an hour well spent
Sunita: tell me about it.
Den: wish i didn't have to open the pub
Sunita: get someone to look after it for the day. we can go to a hotel. one with a jaccuzzi. have some more bubbly. a bit more...you know
Den: its a bit short notice. how about i book a room somewhere?
Sunita: suppose it will have to do.
Den: come on. don't be like that. we are having fun..
Sunita: i know. its just nice to be pampered. don't get that much at home. its like dennis ain't himself!
At the hospital -2 o'clock
Kate: you ready for the tests.
Dennis: ready as i'll ever be
Kate: good luck
Dennis: i could do with that
Consultant comes over
Dennis: there is my queue
Kate: i'll see you in a while. good luck again. fingers crossed
Dennis: and keep your toes crossed as well. see you later
Consultant:This way mr Rickman. First of all i need you take of your shirt and trousers. lie down here. we will have a scan just to check if it has spread.
Dennis: is the cancer spreading
Consultant: it hasn't spread up in to your stomach anyway. no. it hasn't spread. you caught it in time before it got a chance to spread any where.
Dennis: thats a good thing. right
Consultant: yes it is. you can get dressed now. you might feel a bit sore from the needles that we prodded into you tomorrow..
Dennis: thanks doctor.
Consultant:i'll see you wendesday week for the operation
Kate: how did it go?.
Dennis: the cancer hasn't spread
Kate: thats good news. come on and i'll get you some lunch. you must be starving
Dennis: i can't eat
Kate: you need to keep your strenght up. come on then
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