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Post by Sarah on Oct 17, 2005 10:09:21 GMT -5
Urgh, why would Sunita want Den when she has the younger model?!
Aw Dennis
More soon, this is really good!
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Oct 17, 2005 11:02:12 GMT -5
Its going well, more soon please. Will you read mine? Thanks.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 18, 2005 5:52:36 GMT -5
Part 14: next morning
Sunita: morning babe. what time did you get home at? i fell asleep waiting up for you
Dennis: about 12. i had to check on the bookies
Sunita: how did your meeting go?
Dennis: my meeting
Sunita: for the bookies
Dennis: oh yeah. it was ok. don't think anything will come out of it
Sunita: are you ok. you look kind of pale
Dennis: i'm fine. just a bit of a cramp [he was feeling sore as a result of all the needles been prodded into him yesterday]. think i'll skip my run this morning. you heading to work.
Sunita: yeah. i have a meeting at 10. you want breakfast.
Dennis: ah i'll get something later. i want to get over to the bookies. i'll see you later
Dennis heads towards the bookies
Den: you alright dennis. you look a bit
Dennis:pale.
Den:yeah. i guess i'm not the only one that said that to you this morning
Dennis: as i told sunita already. i am fine. just a cramp. i had to give my run up for the morning. puts me in one of my moods when that happens.
Den: you sure a cramp is all thats wrong with you
Dennis: i'm sure. i'll see you later dad. i have to get to work
Dennis heads to the bookies. den goes into the Vic. Kate spots Dennis and heads in after him
Kate knocks on the office door
Dennis: come in
Kate:came to see how you are. have you told anyone about the cancer
Dennis: no. i'm still trying to get it in my head. i keep waking up hoping that it is a nightmare i was having and that if i pinch myself it will go away
Kate: Den, Sunita, Dot, Sharon. they will all be there for you like i am going to be. you need to confide in them. its like what the consultant said yesterday "the more people you can confide this in the better chance you will have.."
Dennis: look Kate. i appreciate you being there for me. i don't want anyone else to know yet. please just leave it at that
Kate: if it is what you want
Dennis: it is. i will tell them. just not yet
Kate: then i promise i aint going to say anything. i'll see you later
Dennis: see ya.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 18, 2005 8:20:50 GMT -5
Part 15: Its the Saturday before the Operation [In Dots house]
Dot: Haven't seen you around much lately.
Dennis: i have been kept busy - with Sunita and the bookies
Dot: how are things going between the two of you then?
Dennis: what me and the bookies? get on like a house on fire
Dot:i wasn't talking about the bookies
Dennis: i know. i was just messing about. i really like Sunita. i don't think i ever felt that way about anyone before - not in that way anyway.
Dot: i'm glad they are going well. is there something on your mind? you seem a bit ......distant
Dennis: no. i am fine (he was anxious about his upcoming operation). Dot can i use your bathroom
Dot:course you can. do you want a cup of tea? i have got a couple of video's in. Do you fancy watching them?
Dennis: i'd love to. i'll only be a minute
In the bathroom:
(Dennis lets the tap run - while tears fall silently down his face. he has been up there 20 mins)
Dot:knocks on the door. Dennis....are you alright?
Dennis:i am fine. really. i'll be in, in a sec. [he dries his eyes and washes face and heads into the sitting room]
Dot: here is your tea. there is some brandy in it. you look like you need it
Dennis: you read my mind. thanks. what films have you got?
Dot: Thelma and Louise. Martin gave it to me. he reccommended it. is it ok with you?
Dennis: yeah its fine. Dot....
Dot:yeah
Dennis: thanks for not trying to force me to talk.
Dot: if you want to talk you can do so. its up to you.
Dennis: the reason i ....was...i was crying.....upstairs....is that i have to have........
Dot:have what?
Dennis:an operation....on Wednesday.....i am scared....
Dot:whats the operation for? don't tell me if you don't wan't me to
Dennis: i have got cancer. testicular cancer. its malignant. it hasn't spread anywhere yet?
Dot: have you told many people? does Den and Sunita know?
Dennis: you and Kate are the only people who know. i keep trying to tell them and something comes up
Dot: how long have you known?
Dennis: got the results about 2 weeks ago. Kate has been brilliant. she is even putting up with me chewing her head off. she was with me when i got the results and had to get furter tests done. she is a good mate.
Dot: your lucky to have a mate like her. i think you should talk to Den and Sunita? they will be there for you like i will be and kate will be. they both really care for you
Dennis: you are right. i should just bite the bullet. i may as well go and get it over with. thanks Dot.
Dot: look after yourself. you know where i am if you ever want to talk.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 18, 2005 8:49:36 GMT -5
Part 16: In Dennis' and Sunita's flat:
Dennis: Sunita, you home babe?
Sunita: oh know. what are we going to do? how will i get rid of him.
Den: you distract him. i'll hide?
Sunita: How?
Dennis hears noises from the bedroom
Dennis: who is there? he walks in to find Den trying to get ready quickly and Sunita lying in bed - naked.
Den: Dennis...I'm sorry. Please say something. anything
Sunita: dennis. never meant to hurt you.
Dennis: don't touch me. neither of you. i am going to get some stuff and go. just get ready. i have to get my things, can't bare to do it while you are in the same room. i need a vodka. [he heads to the sitting room with Den behind him]
Den: i am sorry son
Dennis: don't you dare call me "son" again. you ain't my dad. if you were - you wouldn't have been carrying off with my girlfriend behind my back
den: it don't mean anything. it was just sex. thats all. we can repair this. work it out. me and you.
Dennis: i don't want to wast my energy on you [Sunita enters]. either of you. i'll get what i need now. i'll get the rest of my things later when neither of you are here.
Sunita: please don't do this. i just wanted a bit of fun. you wouldn't sleep with me.
Dennis: want to know why i wouldn't sleep with you for the past month. do you? well i'll tell you anyway. remember when you came home one day and i had just had a shower. the day we had the argument over the chineese
Sunita: yeah. why wouldn't you sleep with me?...
Dennis: because i found a lump. left testicle. i didn't want to worry you in case it was a false alarm. while i was having tests done. you were bonking with him
Den: dennis....
Dennis:i didnt want to hurt neither of you. i was trying to protect both of you. 2 of the people i needed to depend on to get me through the operation have cheated on me. great timing Dennis.
Sunita: i'll still be there for you. when is the operation?
Dennis:Wednesday. i don't want either of you around the hospital. i am going to do this without either of you - my dad and my girlfriend. i'll be back for the rest of my stuff.
Den: Dennis don't do this on your own. please son let me make it up to you
Dennis heads over to the bookies.
Den: what have we done?
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Post by cielbr on Oct 18, 2005 9:27:50 GMT -5
Part 17: Sunday Morning
Pat:hello Kate.
Kate: morning Pat. how are you keeping?
Pat: just going to get a cup of tea from the cafe and a paper from the shop [she looks at the bookies] thats weird
Kate: what is?
Pat: the light is on in the bookies. i was working yesterday and i definitely turned it of
kate: did you hear that noise from inside? come on. i'll check
Pat: will i phone the police?
Kate: not yet. hello. [she opens the door] hello. who is there?
Dennis: its me. dennis.
Kate and Pat head in to the office
Kate: what are you doing here?
Pat: what are all the bags here for?
Dennis: my stuff. clothes. not all of them.
Kate: did you stay here all night?
Dennis: had everything i wanted here. vodka. radio.leather seat. quite relaxing. peaceful
Pat: but why? did you and Sunita fall out? thought you two were inseperable
Dennis: so did i Pat. that was at least until yesterday until i caught her in bed with den. well i'll rephrase that. i caught them both getting ready and then they admitted it
Kate looks at Pat
Kate: Dennis
Tears run down his cheek. Dennis: Imagine while i was trying to protect them for a while about having the tests for the cancer - they were screwing each other around.
Pat: cancer....operation?
Dennis: i have testicular cancer. operation is on Wednesday. thats why i need the week off from here
Pat: i'll go over to the cafe. to get you something to eat?
Dennis:i aint hungry Pat
Pat: i'm not taking no for an answer. you need to keep your strenght up.
Dennis: thanks. no pitiful looks please
Kate: ok then. do you want to talk about it?
Dennis: no.
Kate: stay with me. at least until you have recovered from the operation. longer if you want.
Dennis: i cant impose like that. you have been brilliant to me.
Kate: oh come on. i have a spare room. you need looking after. please
Dennis: ok. try not to make me sit through much chickflicks. i don't think i could handle it.
Pat: here is a cup of tea and a bacon sarnie. you are to focus on getting better. don't worry about the bookies. i'll look after it for you. i don't want to see you here before the operation working. you are to take it easy tomorrow and tuesday
Dennis:thanks Pat. don't know what i'd do without you-- either of you
Kate: come back to mine now. have your breakfast and you can have a shower. you will feel better
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Post by Sarah on Oct 18, 2005 11:59:31 GMT -5
Hope the operation goes well and he lets Kate look after him
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Oct 18, 2005 13:58:26 GMT -5
Its billiant. please read mine and tell me what you think.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 19, 2005 5:48:55 GMT -5
Part 18: in Kate's flat
Dennis is sitting in the living room. he hasn't said a word
Dot knocks at the door
Kate: i'll get that. Hello Dot
Dot: is Dennis in? i called to the flat and Sunita said he moved out and might be here but then i thought if he moved out wouldn't he stay with his father
Kate: Dennis is here. i am making a cup of tea. would you like to have one.
Dot: thank you dear. she spots Dennis in the sitting room.
Kate: Dots here Dennis. Do you want a cup of tea?something else
Dennis doesn't say a word
Kate: Dot why don't you sit down there. i'll be back in a minute. have to go to the shops. get some messages. here is your tea. you know where everything is dennis if you want something? want anything home Dennis?
Dennis:i'm fine. thanks.
dot: you are quiet? why are you staying here? thought when you left me yesterday you were going home to tell Sunita and Den about the cancer?
Dennis: i was.
Dot: what happened? she said you moved out last night? did you stay here? Dennis whats wrong
Dennis:i stayed in the bookies. kate saw me there and told me to stay here until i recover. Sunita and Den not tell you why i left.
Dot: whats it got to do with your father?
Dennis:he ain't my father. my father is dead. i went home....to the flat after our chat yesterday. i was ready to break the news...about ...the cancer and all that.....only she wasn't alone
Dot: who was with her? Den.
Dennis: in our room. getting ready. the two people i should have been able to trust most....and they cheated on me
Dot: oh Dennis. she never said anything about it when i was over there. i didn't mean to upset you now. do they know about the cancer
Dennis: yeah...i started shouting at him...blurted it out
Dot: you have to focus on getting better. focus on beating the cancer
Dennis: i can't....don't have the strenght....i already didn't have Andy around.....now i have lost 2 more people
Dot: you have me and Jim, kate, Pat, Sharon and Vicki
Kate:I'm back.
Dennis: Sharon and Vicki. they are happy in America. i don't want them to know about the cancer. they can't know.
Dot: they would want to support you.
Kate: Dot is right Dennis
Dennis: no way. they are not to find out. i mean it. might head to bed. didn't sleep well last night
Dot: Dennis
Kate: he'll be ok. he is scared of the operation and what lies ahead. he didn't mean to snap at you. he thinks the world of you
Dot: does he?
Kate: you are like a mum to him. the thing with den and sunita.its upset him especially finding out so close to the operation the way he did
Dot: he is lucky to have a friend like you. he knows where i am if he wants to talk
Kate: i'll let him know. thanks for coming.
Dot:bye Kate dear. i'll see you around somewhere
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Post by Sarah on Oct 19, 2005 9:53:28 GMT -5
Aw don't be scared Dennis
More soon
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Post by cielbr on Oct 20, 2005 5:01:45 GMT -5
Part 19: Monday morning
Kate:did you sleep ok?
Dennis: i'm sorry for snapping like that. i don't want Sharon and Vicki to know. they are happy in America. i don't want to ruin that
Kate: they both really care about you. its up to you if you want to tell them. ian is taking me out for a drink later. come with us. it will do you good!
Dennis: i am not in the mood. thanks anyway. things to sort out before Wednesday.
Kate: if you change your mind, just come. i'll make you breakfast. not taking no for an answer
Dennis: breakfast sounds good. thanks.
Meanwhile over in the Vic:
Den: Have you seen him since Saturday?
Sunita: no. you? i left messages on his phone. he has it switched off?
Den: i thought i'd let him cool down. might try him today. Cancer. can't believe it
Sunita: don't. i feel horrible for doing that to him especially with what he was going through
Den: Poor lad. he must have been scared to bits. i have to make it up to him some how. i need to.
Sunita: easier said than done. he won't speak to you or me.
Den: i might try going through another channel.
Sunita: yeah whatever. i am going to work. i'll see you later
she leaves the Vic: outside in the market
Sunita: morning Dot
Dot: how could you do that to Dennis
Sunita: i am guessing he told you
Dot: yeah. Morning Pat.
Pat: did you hear about her and Den?
Sunita: i feel my ears burning. talking about me and Den.
Pat: i found him in the bookies office with Kate. at the time he needed both of you most you do that to him.
Sunita: i am not going to take this. i am sorry i hurt Dennis but i didn't know that he was ill. he only told me on saturday
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Post by cielbr on Oct 20, 2005 9:05:43 GMT -5
Monday Evening:
Kate: You sure you don't want to come out tonight. it might do you good?
Dennis: nah your alright. have to get things sorted out. might have an early night
Doorbell rings. Dennis: i'll get that for you.
Kate: thanks
Dennis: hey Ian, come in. she is just getting ready. she shouldn't be long, but you know women
Ian: thanks. what are you doing here? where is Sunita?
Kate: Dennis is just staying here for a while. they broke up
Ian: i'm sorry to hear that. how come?
Dennis: Just one of those things. i'm not sorry about breaking up with her.
Ian:come out for a drink. you are longer dead than you're alive
Kate: come on you before you open the mouth and say any other things to Dennis
Ian: why what did i say?
Dennis: its fine Kate. Honestly. i have cancer. operation is on Wednesday. just a bit worried
Ian: i'm sorry mate.
Dennis: its fine. make sure she has a good time. she is looking after me well!
Kate: are you going to be ok on your own?
Dennis: i'll be fine. have a great time. see ya Ian.
Ian: lets leave him in peace. come on Kate
They head for the Vic
Ian: Hi Den. Just heard about Dennis. How are you coping?
Kate: it wouldn't affect him. he is nothing to Dennis
Ian: Den is Dennis' father
Kate: Dennis disowned him.
Den: i never meant to hurt him
Kate: well thats exactly what you and that little two-timing slapper did
Ian: what Sunita?
Den: it was just supposed to be fun. he wasn't supposed to find out.
Kate: fun. thats what you call it! while he had to go with having all the different tests done....you and her. oh your sick
Ian: you and Sunita!
Kate: thats the reason Dennis broke it off with her and he is staying with me.
Den: Kate, will you get him to talk to me? Please. before his operation. i need to explain.
Kate: he wouldn't want to speak to you
Den: please. just try. i need to at least try and make it up with him
Ian: you could talk to him. he will need everyone he can get to pull him through this
Den: Please... i am begging you
Kate: oh stop being so pathetic. i'll ask him. i aint going to force him. if he says no. its no. i am not pushing him if he doesn't want to be pushed. i hope you have a massive apology thought about because you owe him big...real big. i am doing this for his sake. not yours. remember that!
Den: thanks. do you want a drink
Ian: a large G & T for Kate and a pint for me.
Den: i'll drop them down
Ian: blimey Den and Sunita. no wonder Dennis didn't say much back at the flat.
Kate: it has hit him so hard. he doesn't talk about it. deep down. i know its killing him only he won't say anything
Meanwhile over at the flat Dennis is sorting out files. the doorbell rings
Dennis: that was short. forget your keys did you [ he opens the door] what the hell do you want?
Sunita: Please let me in. we need to talk
Dennis: say what you have come to say and then go. you have 60 seconds. 60, 59
Sunita: Dennis, I'm so sorry. never meant to hurt you
Dennis:why would i be hurt? you were just bonking with my dad....my very own father. whatever about cheating on me...probably cope with that...but cheating on me with my father...thats different. 1 million times worse
Sunita: i'm so sorry [tears start going down dennis' cheeks] i am. [she goes over to hug him]
Dennis: don't you dare touch me. why him? why sleep with him? i loved you.
Sunita: i love you
Dennis: looks like it!
Sunita: just wanted a bit of fun. you wouldn't sleep with me.
Dennis: Funny..finding a lump on your left testicle does put off sex
Sunita: why didn't you tell me straight away? when you found it? why confide in that slapper?
Dennis: Kate ai'nt the slapper is she! i was trying to protect you.didn't want to worry you if i didn't have to.kate found me on my own and i just blurted it out. i hadn't planned to
Sunita: let me help you get through this. please
Dennis: don't think so. after what you and him did...in our bed....in our bed. i'd rather have to do this on my own than have you anywhere near me. minutes up. get out.
Sunita: Dennis please.
Dennis: out. leave me alone. he opens the front door. get out
Kate and Ian are walking towards the flat
Sunita is screaming "Please Dennis"
Ian: is that Sunita
Kate: come on... leave him alone. its your fault.
Sunita: i'm sorry
Kate opens the front door "Dennis"
Ian: there is noise coming from the spare room. sounds like he is sobbing hard
Kate: Dennis....let me in. [ he unlocks the door] hey come here. you will be fine. its going to be ok.
dennis: she came over..... tried to explain. i can't take it in.
Kate: get an early night. might make you feel better. i'll get you a whiskey.
Dennis: thanks for being a good mate. i'll skip that drink. an early night is what i need. night
Kate: night. [she goes into the kitchen] drink?
Ian: thanks. How is he? are you going to bring up Den?
Kate: really upset. i don't know. i honestly don't know. i don't think he could handle it!
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Post by 98slbrookes98 on Oct 22, 2005 2:03:56 GMT -5
Sounds great. More soon please. I know Den's an idiot but maybe Dennis should forgive him - I mean kate may be a good mate but Den's a man if you know what I mean. I suppose Den will always be his dad. There's always Ian tjugh to support him as well as Kate I s'ppose. Will you read mine? Tell me what you think? Thanks.
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Post by cielbr on Oct 24, 2005 5:27:43 GMT -5
Tuesday Morning: Kate's flat.
Kate: i made you breakfast.
Dennis: thanks. not really hungry.
Kate: i cooked it especially for you and you need to keep up your strenght.
Dennis: don't suppose you will take no for an answer. Anyway how was your drink with Ian? where did you go?
Kate: it was nice. quiet. went to the Vic. Saw Den. he said he wants to make it up to you
Dennis: he has blown his chance. he can try all he wants. i'll never forgive him. he is not my dad
Kate: i told him i'd tell you that he wants to meet up with you and that if you don't want to...just don't. its up to you. consider it. you will need everyone around you to get you through tomorrow.....and the next few months. i'm off to work. see you later.
Dennis: bye. have a good day at work..
In the square Den see's Kate and heads over to her
Den: Kate, did you have a word with Dennis?
Kate: yeah. Just now. don't be optimistic especially after that little slapper coming around last night.
Den:who Sunita? [kate nods her head] why what did she say?
Kate: dennis said that she was trying to explain about you and her. when i got back he locked himself in his room. he was sobbing his heart out.
Den: what do you think i should do...with Dennis?
Kate: Just give him space. he is thinking about it. i got him to consider it. i have to get to work
Den: see you. thanks again.
Back at the flat 1 hour later
Dennis is thinking to himself [ maybe i should hear him out. oh he doesn't deserve it. oh what do i do] he spots his mobile - i think i'll bite the bullet. he phones a number. its ringing
?: Hello. Queen Vic. Den Watts speaking
Dennis: Den,
Den: Dennis. how are you?
Dennis: kate said you wanted a word
Den: I do. Please son
Dennis: don't call me son. come over to the flat in an hour.
Den: thanks Dennis
Dennis: 5 minutes is all your getting. no more. i mean it!
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Post by Sarah on Oct 24, 2005 6:00:31 GMT -5
NOOO! Don't speak to him Dennis! Shoot him!
More soon!
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