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Post by cielbr on Oct 24, 2005 6:09:43 GMT -5
In the flat: Doorbell rings
Dennis opens the door : Come in
Den: thanks.
Dennis: you have got 5 minutes. i gave it to Sunita. its only fair that i do the same to you. not that you deserve it!
Den: i'm sorry....i really am
Dennis: sorry for what. for sleeping with my girlfriend....or....sorry for the cancer
Den: both. are you all set for tomorrow
Dennis: as i'll ever be. time is running out for you to explain you and her! 3 minutes 30 seconds
Den: i'm sorry. one day i saw her in the cafe. she had an argument with you. she was upset. i told her to come over to the vic--i'd make her lunch
Dennis: certainly got her dinner and dessert didn't she.
Den: We just had a few drinks. got a few drinks. one thing led.....
Dennis: to another....yeah....but i'm guessing.....just on the offchance....tell me if i'm wrong....but i take it happened between you more than the once
Den: you are right.
dennis: don't blame the drink. it was a full blown on affair. you are only sorry because i found out
Den: it was only a little bit of fun. thats all
Dennis: hope you had a great little giggle behind dennis' back
Den: its not like that at all
Dennis: times up.
Den: dennis
Dennis: don't come to the hospital. i don't want anyone to come at all.
Den: even Dot, Kate.
Dennis: especially them. i don't want anyone to see me groggy and whatever i am like after the operation. at least not for a few days
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Post by cielbr on Oct 24, 2005 9:26:28 GMT -5
Morning of the operation
Kate: you all set.
Dennis: as i'll ever be. i don't want any visitors at the hospital. not for a few days at least anyway!
Kate: how come?
Dennis: doctors told me i am going to be groggy, grumpy...in pain for a couple of days after the operation...i don't want anyone to see me like that
Kate: even best friends
Dennis: especially best friends. don't want to put you through seeing me like this!
Kate: if thats what you want
Dennis: thanks [ car horn beeps] there is my taxi. wish me luck
Kate: good luck. see you in a few days. i'll phone the hospital to check in on you
Dennis: you have been brilliant to me. bye
Den looks at Dennis in the taxi from outside the Vic. "Good luck son"he mumbles
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Post by Sarah on Oct 24, 2005 11:43:46 GMT -5
Glad he told Den where to go! Hope Dennis will be OK
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Post by cielbr on Oct 25, 2005 6:46:42 GMT -5
Wednesday morning:
Nurse: is there anything i can get for you Mr Rickman
Dennis: i'm fine. what time is the operation at?
Nurse: in 4 hours. about 2 o'clock
Dennis: could you do me a favour. after the op will you phone this woman Kate on this number just to tell her how it went and ask her to tell Dot Branning as well
Nurse: sure but will she not be coming in to see you
Dennis: don't want any visitors at least not for a while.
Nurse: sure i'll do that. the doctor will be up in a short while to explain the procedure with you. get some rest.
Dennis: i will
Back at the Vic: Phone rings
Den: hello...queen vic...den speaking
?: Dad....its me Sharon
Den: hello Princess...yeah fine ......and you. Where is Dennis? did he not tell you and Vicki?
Sharon: tell us what?
Den: he is in hospital. he is having an operation. cancer. he has to have a lump removed today
Sharon: cancer....he didn't say anything. i'll tell Vicki. i'll try and get a flight home soon.bye dad
Den: bye.princess. what can i get you Dot?
Dot: sweet sherry Den. are you alright?
Den: Dennis never told Sharon or Vicki about the operation
Dot: he didn't want them to give up their happiness abroad to come back and look after him. he was adamant about that
Den: that was Sharon, i told her about the operation. i didn't know he didn't want them to know. he never said
Dot: well you and him ain't talking much lately are you! anyway what did Sharon say?
Den: they are getting the next flight?. i was trying to do right by him and now look. if he didn't hate me before hand he will hate me now
Kate comes in:
Kate: a G&T Den. whats up?
Dot: he told Sharon about the operation.
Kate: Dennis didn't want them to know. lets hope they don't go to the hospital straight away cos he don't want anyone there
Den: i'll phone her back straight away
Den phones Michelle
Michelle: hello
Den: its Den is Vicki or Sharon there
Michelle: Vicki is. she has a college exam in a couple of days but then she wants to go over to see Dennis. Sharon is on her way to the airport. why didn't he tell them
Den:he didn't want them to give up their life in America to look after him. thanks. bye. [to Dot and Kate] Sharon is on her way.
Kate: it might do him good afterall to see her after the operation. another friendly face. he will be fine. Sharon and Vicki mean the world to him
Dot: she is right there you know
Den: lets hope he see's it like that
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Post by cielbr on Oct 26, 2005 5:21:08 GMT -5
Later that evening: about 8 o'clock. Kate's mobile rings
Kate: Hello, Kate speaking.
Nurse: hi. my name is Sarah Smith. i am a nurse at Walford General. Mr. rickman gave me this number. he wanted me to let you know how his operation went.
Kate: how did it go? is the cancer gone
Nurse: he is still asleep. he won't be awake for another 12 hours at least. operation went ok. there was a few complications but everything seems fine. we wont know how much treatment he will require until he wakes up. he will have more tests done. he should be fine.
Kate:thanks for letting me know
Nurse: oh he asked me to ask you to pass it on to a Dot Branning.
Kate: i'll let her know. thanks for all your help. [she heads back to the bar]
Den: whats the smile for? new boyfriend is it?
Kate: no. it was the hospital. Dennis asked the nurse to ring me when the operation was over
Den: is he going to be ok?
Kate: he is sleeping now. won't be awake for at least 12 hours
Den:Lazy git!
Kate: there was a couple of minor complications but everything seems fine at the moment. she thinks he should be fine. he is having some tests done when he wakes up.
Den: thats good news. fancy a drink. on the house
Kate: better not. he asked the nurse to get me to tell Dot, better do that now. bye
Den: night Kate. thanks again
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Post by cielbr on Oct 26, 2005 5:41:55 GMT -5
Next day: In the hospital:
Sharon: Hi. I was told my brother was in having an operation...yesterday..or cancer
Nurse: whats his name?
Sharon: Dennis Rickman
Nurse: he is up in St Lukes ward. Room 6. on the second floor
Sharon: thanks. [ Sharon heads up to him. Meanwhile dennis is starting to come round when Sharon comes round]
Sharon knocks on the door: Can i come in
Dennis: Sharon... What are you doing here?
Sharon: came to see you. why didn't you tell me or Vicki about the cancer
Dennis [groggily]: didn't want to hurt either of you. your life is in America. water please
Sharon: here you go. how are you feeling?
Dennis: sore. but ok. who told you?
Sharon: Dad. why is no-one here with you? where is Sunita?
Dennis: didn't want no visitors. didn't want anyone to see me all groggy and helpless
Sharon: i'm sorry i didn't know
Dennis: its fine. its good to see you. anyway me and sunita split thats why she ain't here? Den not tell you?
Sharon: no
Dennis: surprise surprise. me and her split because i caught her in bed with.........
Sharon:with who? do i know him
Dennis: it don't matter! we just split. i am staying with Kate. how is Vicki?
Sharon: Missing her big brother. she has college exams but she wants to come over in a couple of weeks for the summer. we have been chatting for hours. i don't want to tire you out. i'll be back tomorrow. will i get you anything?
Dennis: no thanks. tell Kate, Pat and Dot i said hi if you see them.
Sharon: will do and what about Dad?
Dennis:yeah him too [ not wanting to tell Sharon about Den and Sunita]. safe home
Sharon: look after yourself. bye. [Dennis falls asleep].
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Post by Sarah on Oct 26, 2005 6:30:44 GMT -5
Glad Dennis hasn't told Sharon, bless him
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Post by cielbr on Oct 27, 2005 4:41:41 GMT -5
Later that evening in the Vic:
Sharon: miss me
Kate: hey how are you? come here. [she gives her a hug] did you go to the hospital
Sharon: heard you have a new lodger.
Kate: yeah. how is he anyway? where you with him for long?
Sharon: yeah about 2 hours. he was sore but in good form. he said to say hi and he might text you later on tonight or if not in the morning.
Kate: how was the flight?
Sharon: fine. he said he split with Sunita because he found her in bed with someone but he didn't say who
Kate: he hasn't really talked about her much. he has been worried about the cancer.
Den: Princess...how are you?
Sharon: i am fine. Dennis said to say hi. giving out about the hospital food. he said sunita cheated on him but he didn't say who with
Den: probably just worried about the operation. will i bring your bags upstairs.
Sharon:yeah go on then. i'll see you around Kate.
Kate: yeah i'll see you. i'll be waiting for his text. we will definitely catch up
On the way upstairs
Sharon: do you know who he was?
Den: who who was?
Sharon: who sunita cheated on him with?
Den: shouldn't you leave eit and help him concentrate on him recovering
Sharon: yeah your probably right. i know. i'll go around to Sunita's in the morning and find out who that little slapper cheated on him with
Den: just leave well enough alone
Sharon: don't you want to know who wrecked your son's happiness because i do. and the feeling i got from dennis was that i knew him but he wouldn't tell me
Den:[sits down in the sitting roon] he was probably trying to protect you
Sharon: protect me from what?
Den: knowing how low your father can go?
Sharon: what do you mean? what have you got to do with the person Sunita cheated on Dennis with? [she looks at him] you? it was you
Den: yeah and now i have lost Dennis for good. he said he hasn't got a dad anymore. his dad is dead.
Sharon: i knew he wasn't telling me everything. i knew it
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Post by cielbr on Oct 27, 2005 4:59:05 GMT -5
In the Vic:
Sharon: why sleep with her? why sunita? Dennis loved her you knew that!
Den: i saw her one day in the cafe. she was upset. her and Dennis had a row. he had been distant with her.
Sharon: so you both said Dennis has been distant - lets have some fun while he was going through the cancer stuff on his own
Den: we didn't know about the cancer! only found out when he walked in on us getting ready. he screamed it in our faces
Sharon: so that makes it alright then does it!
Den: no course not! it was only supposed to be a bit of fun
Sharon: Dennis don't see it like that though does he. not only does he have to deal with the cancer he has you and her going on behind his back as well
Den: i want to make it up to him. everyone for me being a pratt
Sharon: no change there then. i am going to bed. i am visiting him in the morning. to help him through this. god knows he needs everyone around him
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Post by Sarah on Oct 28, 2005 2:43:25 GMT -5
More soon!
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Oct 30, 2005 0:19:00 GMT -5
This is really good. More soon please. Could you read mine too? Thanks.
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Nov 4, 2005 13:07:27 GMT -5
Please writ some more and please read my one.
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Post by cielbr on Nov 10, 2005 11:08:49 GMT -5
1 week later in the hospital
Kate: hey stranger.
Dennis: hey.
Kate: how are you feeling? you don't look too bad
Dennis:just a bit sore. i am not too bad.
Kate: have you your bags ready. sharon is meeting you back at my place. you ready
Dennis: yeah. saying me goodbyes for a little while. thanks. your a good mate. i really appreciate it and i know i can be moody at times...
Kate: Dennis rickman moody......never
Dennis:anyway as i was saying. thanks. for putting me up.
Kate: no problemo! coming
Back at Kates flat:
Dot: do you think this gathering will be too much on him
Pat: nah. he is a tough lad
Sharon: he will be fine. if it gets too much for him we can leave
Dot: good point.does he know that you know about den and sunita
Sharon: no. he was trying to save me from getting hurt. i'll let him tell me in his own time
Pat: here they are
Dot, Pat and Sharon: welcome home dennis
dennis: thanks. did you know about this?
Kate: course. its me flat. come on sit down
Dot: you are looking well. i missed our little chats.
Dennis: thanks Dot. i missed them too. how was the bookies Pat
Pat: going well. still making a profit.
Dennis: thats always good to hear. hey Sharon
Sharon: hey. Vicki phoned me. said i am to look after her big brother. she will be over wednesday week and she might phone later on.
Dennis: cool. Den not around
Sharon: nah. shortstaffed at the Vic. he will be glad to see your ok.
Dennis: yeah. suppose to. any gossip?
Pat: Pauline is courting Joe. met him at salsa lessons.
Dot: Suni.....
Dennis:you can mention her name. just because i finished with her. you were going to say Sunita..Dot. whats new with her
Dot: She got a new job. Running the car lot.
Dennis: not surprised. didn't think she would last at the solicitors.
Pat: we will leave you to settle in in Peace.
Dot: see you around Dennis
Dennis: see you.
Shraon: bye darling. look after yourself.
Kate:he has me keeping an eye on him. don't you
Dennis:yeah.
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Post by Sarah on Nov 10, 2005 11:14:30 GMT -5
Oh Kate and Dennis just hurry up and get together!
More soon!
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Post by cielbr on Nov 11, 2005 8:27:20 GMT -5
2 weeks later:
dennis is over at the bookies
Pat: cup of tea dennis
Dennis: thanks. your a star pat.
Pat: cheers. i'll be back in 5.[ she leaves the office and re-enters] Dennis....you have a visitor
Dennis: send them in
Den enters: hello son
Dennis: what do you want?
Den: make sure you are ok
Dennis: i am fine not that its any of your business
Den: when does your chemo and radiotherapy start
Dennis: next week (he replies grumpily. he looks at Den and says more gently). thursday
Den: you ready
Dennis: no not really but ready as i'll ever be i suppose.
Den: i am sorry for what me and sunita did to you?
Dennis: more important things on my mind. i didn't tell Sharon. didn't want to ruin her rose tinted glasses of what a cheat her father really is.
Den: i know. i told her
Dennis:what? she never said.
Den:I think she thought that when you were ready you would tell her. in your own time. she didn't want to force you.
Dennis: Vicki is back next week.
Den: yeah tuesday. she phoned last night. she can't wait to see you
Dennis: i can't wait to see her either.
Den: she looks up to and she is right.
Pat enters: i have your tea Dennis. Sorry, didn't think you would be still here Den
Den:just going
Dennis: thanks Pat.
Pat: i'll go back to the shop. get it ready for today. big race meeting in Doncaster. [she leaves]
Den:i just wanted to say, if you ever want to talk you know where i am
Dennis: yeah. thanks.
[Dennis sits in a daze thinking of the conversation he has just had with his father. the person who cheated on him with his girlfriend and he didn't shout]
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