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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:22:42 GMT -5
The Center, the Ivan's have more or less moved into the waiting room..
Tatiana: Will you two go home already. I promised that I, or someone here, would call if there was any change. Ivan K: Nothing doing. We're staying. Ivan S: If your Dimitri was here, wouldn't you do the same thing? Tatiana: I guess I would. However, I will be keeping an eye on you two.
Later, at Anichkov Palace, Tatiana comes home...
Olga: The Ivan's still won't leave the Center. Tatiana: No, and I've decided to let them stay there for now. I guess they want to be there when Nastya and Mashka wake up. Olga: Tatiana... Tatiana: Yes. Olga: They will wake up, won't they. Tatiana: Olga, trust me, they will. Olga: You're not trying to sugar coat it, I hope. Tatiana: Olga, I would never do that. These are my sisters, as well as my patients. The Dimitri's come in. Tatiana: Where have you two been? Dimitri M: The courthouse. Dimitri C-B: Apparently, we may be called as witnesses for the trial. Olga: Oh I'll gladly testify if it helps put that evil woman away for all time. Tatiana: Me too. The phone rings and Tatiana picks it up. Tatiana: Yes? Irina: Oh phone. Dr. Malama, we need you here now. Tatiana: What is it, Irina? Irina: Well...
Misty field... Maria (gasps and puts a hand to her chest): Oh my... something's wrong! Anastasia (rushes to her): What is it!? Maria: I don't know... it's as if all of sudden i can't breath even over here! Anastasia: Hold on Mashka... hold on! (Maria disappears) MASHKA!? DON'T YOU LEAVE ME HERE... DON'T EVEN THINK IT! May: She'll be fine... i think I know what's happening to her! Anastasia: What!? Where is my sister!? Mays: Well...
Snaps to Maria's room... Tatiana (Maria has flat lined): I need the crash course in here immediately! Irina: I'll get it Dr. Malama! Tatiana: Maria, i am not going to let you die! Irina: Dr. Malama... the crash course is here! Tatiana: Thank you, Irina! Charging....
Back to Misty field... Anastasia: Okay so let me get this straight! She's dead? May: For now... they should be working to save her! Anastasia: Okay so when someone dies... they move farther to the other side? May: Not exactly what i said but yes! This isn't the other side... this is in between Living and being on the other side! Anastasia: Don't they call that Limbo? May: I think so! (tilts head) Listen! Anastasia: I don't hear anything! May: You're a ghost for now... just focus on the living! Anastasia (hears Tatiana and Irina's "charging" and "clear"): I can hear Tatiana working! She must be using the crash course on Mashka! May: See... when Maria is saved then she'll return to us!
Snap to Maria's room... Tatiana: Come on Maria... don't give up! Charging! Irina: Clear! Tatiana: Charging! (Irina mentions "Clear") Ivan would have a field day if he lost you! Charging! Irina: Clear! (Heart monitor reads that she's breathing) You did it Dr. Malama! Tatiana: No, we did it! Now i have to inform the men! Irina: Thank goodness nothing has happened with Anastasia! Tatiana (as they head out): Well if it's one thing I've learned... when Maria gets sick that it can get pretty bad! You should have been there in 1917... Papa had just abdicated! Maria was the last of us to get sick with Measles! However when Mama went to ask the guard to stay loyal to us, Maria went with her even though she knew she was getting sick! It was cold outside... Irina: Wait your mother let her go outside? Tatiana: That's just it... Mama didn't know until afterwards when they returned inside! As I said, it was cold outside so she ended up having Double Pneumonia on top of the measles and it was the Double Pneumonia that almost killed her! Maria had to be put on oxygen... and Dr. Botkin wanted to have Mama told to say goodbye and that she may be dying! Irina: Oh my... Tatiana: Luckily she pulled through! If there's one thing I've learned about my sister... when she's in a position like this that it can only mean trouble! Irina (sees the Ivan's): I'll leave you to it! Tatiana: Thank you Irina for your help! Irina: Of course Dr. Malama! Tatiana (Irina goes on her way and she approaches the guys): Guys...
TBC... Ivan (Maria's) has a little meltdown but of course is happy with the fact that Maria's okay! And of course Maria reappears in the misty field. That was a very close call!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:24:03 GMT -5
Tatiana: Guys. Ivan S: Leaps to his feet. What is it? What's happened? Tatiana: Maria flat lined and.. Ivan S: WHAT!? Tatiana: Ivan.. Ivan S: THAT'S IT! I'M GOING DOWN TO THE COURTHOUSE AND SHOOT THAT EVIL WOMAN DEAD! Tatiana: Ivan... Ivan : I DON'T CARE ABOUT SECURITY. I'M GOING TO... Tatiana: IVAN!! Ivan S: Wha... Tatiana: First of all, stop that yelling. This IS a hospital, and there are patients here that need rest. You do that again here and I'll have you thrown out! Now, to continue, she did flat line, but I saved her. Ivan K: What about Anastasia? Tatiana: She's fine. Nothing wrong with her. Ivan K: Oh. Ivan S: How is Maria now. Tatiana: She's stable. Ivan S: Can I see her? Tatiana: Not right now. I want her to get stronger before letting visitors in. Ivan S: But... Tatiana: No buts! I'm sorry, Ivan, but right now they need rest more than anything else. Ivan S: Okay. Sits back down. But I'm not moving from here until I hear more.
Misty Field...
Anastasia: Mashka, you're back! Maria: Yeah, I was somewhere else. I can't quite remember what it was like. Anastasia: You flat lined and went to the Other Side. Maria: Did I!? Geez, I wish I could remember it. May: You can't because you're not supposed to. Only those who are there to stay can perceive it fully. Maria: Oh. I guess Tatiana brought me back. Anastasia: She did. I could hear it. Maria: I hope my Ivan is okay. Anastasia: Mine too..
Ivan S: You know they might as well just create some sort of room for visitors to sleep in! Ivan K: Wouldn't that be nice? (looks up) Sam, you're here! Sam: Yeah, Tatiana came home and told us what happened! Ivan S: I can't wait to see that woman hang! I just don't want to lose Maria... (looks to the other Ivan) or Anastasia for that matter! Sam: We're only as strong as our greatest fear... or so I've heard! Ivan S: What? Sam: I said... we're only as strong as our greatest fear! We need to be strong... strong enough to fight the fear that we'll lose the LP! Ivan K (sighs and looks to the other Ivan): She's right, you know? Ivan S (smiles): Yeah... i guess she is!
Anichkov Palace... Tatiana: Olga? Olga (voice in another room): In here! Tatiana (goes in to find Olga looking through a box): What are you up to? Olga: I was just looking through this box! Tatiana: For what... anything in particular? Olga: No... just exploring! Tatiana (Olga laughs): What is so funny? Olga (holds something up): Remember this? Tatiana (puts a hand over her mouth at first then it goes to her side): The bird's nest that i had to constantly wear during 1913? I thought i had gotten rid of that stupid thing! Olga (laughs as she twirls Tatiana's old wig around): I suppose not! (places it on her head) Wow, now you look like you just stepped out of 1913! Tatiana (laughs and takes the wig off): Get this stupid thing off of my head! It was bad enough i had to wear this bird's nest of a wig in 1913... thank you very much! Olga: Your welcome... very much! Tatiana: Put it back on the box! Better yet.... put it way at the bottom where it will be hard to find again! Olga: Or we could just put it on display as a constant reminder! Tatiana: Yeah, or I could just slap some sense into you! Olga (laughs): Bring it on! Sam (comes in on the BP laughing): What are you two laughing about? Olga (hands it to her): Look familiar? Sam (takes it and after realizing what it is laughs): This isn't... Tatiana: It is! I've decided to call it a Bird's nest! Sam (shakes her head laughing again): Rightfully so I suppose! I just came back to see what everyone was up to! Olga: Sablin, Rodionov and Yurovsky are around somewhere! Cousin Dmitri is out back taking a walk! As for us... well you already know since you're standing right here with us! Sam (shakes her head smiling): So i can see! I'm going back to the center! Tatiana: How are the Ivan's? Sam: They're... well them! They're okay, but just like the rest of us they're very on edge! Olga: That's understandable! Sam: I'm going to go back to the center! Tatiana: Alright! (Sam exits and she looks to Olga) Seriously... get that thing away from me! Olga: Sure thing! (sets it back on head) There we go! Tatiana (laughs and pulls it off): I don't think so! Now put it back in the box and keep it there! Olga: Oh if i must! Tatiana: Yes you must... get that birds nest back out of my sight! (Olga's playing with it) Would you stop playing with it! Olga (laughs): Okay, okay! (puts it back in the box) Happy now are we? Tatiana (laughs in returns): Very!
Back at the center... Ivan S: Part of me just wants to go in and visit my wife anyhow! Ivan K: But you won't now will you? Ivan S (sighs): No, no I won't! Sam: You're still here! Ivan S: You're back! (Sam walks on) Where are you going? Sam: To see your wives! Ivan K: But Tatiana... Sam: But Tatiana has give me permission! Ivan S: Why? Sam: Maybe it's a volunteer thing... or perhaps she feels me being there will help somehow! Ivan S: Yeah, go on!
Sam nods and goes on to Maria... Sam: Maria, can you hear me? (strokes her hair) I'm right here Mashka... you're Ivan is waiting for you to wake up! You will soon... I just know it! Maria (misty field): Shh... listen! (you hear a distant voice) Sam's with me... talking to me! Anastasia (Maria smiles and fades): Mashka!? Sam (back to): I know you're fighting, I know it's tough but Mashka you can't give up! You have to continue fighting... you have to come back to us! Maria (voice): Sam? Sam (turns to see): Maria? Maria: Yeah it's me! I can hear you talking to me! Don't worry... me and the imp will be back eventually! We're too weak right now to start recovering! Sam: Good to know! Maria (Sam smiles): What? Sam: It seems you've gotten this ghost thing down! Maria: Well yeah, this isn't the first time I've been a ghost remember? Sam: Good, good point! Maria (turns as if she looks to someone behind her): I'm going to go! Keep talking to me... it may just help! Sam: Alright, I will! (Maria smiles and fades... Sam turns back to her in bed) Oh Maria... well I'm going to go visit your sister next door! (goes next door) Hey Imp, we need you to continue fighting! I don't know what we would do without your humor! Anastasia (voice): You couldn't get rid of me if you tried! (Sam turns to see her) Mashka told me what she did... so i figured I'd do the same! It's weird! Sam: What is? Anastasia: Being a ghost! Mashka says I'll get used to it! Sam: Perhaps! Anastasia: May wants to play again! Sam: Alright! (Anastasia disappears and Sam turns her in bed): You're something you know that? Anastasia (voice): I know! Sam (looks to ceiling smiling): No need for your two cents!
TBC... They still aren't ready yet! Ha, ha Olga found Tatiana's wig from 1913... or as Tatiana calls it a "bird's nest"!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:25:12 GMT -5
Later, Tatiana comes home to see Kole wearing the Bird's Nest...
Tatiana: Where did you get that? Kole: Olga let me see it. Tatiana: Will you take that off! Kole: Removes the wig. I can see why it's called a Bird's Nest. Tatiana: You're lucky you didn't have to wear it. Kole: Gives the wig to Tatiana. Yeah, I... Sways a bit. Tatiana: Kole, what is it? Kole: Just another slight dizzy spell. Tatiana: Hear. Helps Kole sit down. Kole: It's okay, it's passed. Tatiana: Still, I think I'll examine you.
Infirmary, a little while later..
Tatiana: Well, Kole, you're fine. Kole: That's good to know. Alexei comes in. Alexei: I just heard. Kole, are you okay? Kole: I'm fine, Alexei. Alexei: Well, after what happened just over a month ago, you can't blame me. Kole: I know. I'm going to lie down now. Tatiana: That's a good idea.
And so...
Kole: Alexei, I'm fine. Trust me. Alexei: Yeah, I hope so. Kole: Well, I... Did you see that? Alexei: See what? Kole: For a split second, I thought I saw Anastasia and Maria. Alexei: Looks to wear Kole is looking. I don't see anything. Kole: It was just for a second.
Misty Field...
Maria: Hey, Kole saw us. Anastasia: How is that possible. May: I know. Kole was on the brink of death not too long ago. Anastasia: Yeah, when she had that Pre... Pre.... When she lost her baby. May: Well, because of that, Kole has become more sensitive to the presence of ghosts. When you two went to the palace, she saw you. Maria: Cool. She will be okay though. May: She's fine. This time it was you two that caused her dizzy spell. Anastasia: Because she picked up on us. May: Yes. Maria: We'll just be more careful then...
Tatiana heads upstairs to take a nap... Tatiana (comes in and spots something on her pillow): OLGA! (shakes her head smiling and goes to the door) OLGA GET UP HERE! Olga (rushes upstairs): What? Tatiana (picks up the wig from the pillow): What is this bird's nest doing on my bed!? Olga (innocently): How... how did your wig from 1913 get there? Tatiana (quickly puts it back on the bed the puts her hands to her hips): I think you know very well how it got there! Olga: I do? I... well... as Sam says in these situations... BYE! Tatiana (Olga runs out the door, she looks to her old wig then goes out after Olga): OLGA GET BACK HERE! Olga (voice): You'll have to catch me first Governess!
Next day at the center... Sam (comes up to the Ivan's): Coffee you one and tea for the other? Ivan S: You don't even know how we like our coffee! Sam: I can sense things remember! One black with two sugars for one Ivan (gives it to Ivan S) and one cup of traditional tea for the other! (gives cup to Ivan K) There we go! (sits in between them) And one cappuccino for yours truly! Ivan S: Thanks for the coffee! Ivan K: Yeah... or tea in my case! Sam: No problem... you guys have been here for almost three days and nights straight on through! Three, counting today that is! Ivan S: We just want to be here when our wives wake up! Sam: So I can see!
Anichkov Palace... Tatiana (opens the door to the walk in closet and first thing she sees on top of her remote is...) That damnable wig! (goes out and tips Olga out of her bed) GOOD MORNING OLGA! Olga (rubs her eyes and gets to her feet): Well that was nice wake up call! Tatiana: Really? (goes in and then returns with the wig in hand): Look what i found when i walked into our closet... i wonder how this bird's nest got there? (glares at Olga) Do you know by any chance? Olga (goes out smiling): I admit nothing nor deny nothing once again as Sam says a lot! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm hungry for breakfast! Too bad you didn't catch me yesterday... BYE! Tatiana (smiles): Right... well you wore me out so there! (goes and finds the box) Time to take care of this bird's nest once again! (calls out) I'LL BE DOWN FOR BREAKFAST SOON! Natalia (calls up): ALRIGHT! Tatiana (goes down to the basement): Here's hoping Olga won't find this stupid wig again!
Back at the center... Ivan S: So any word on them? Sam: None as of yet! (sees something) I'll be right back! Ivan K: Sure thing! Sam (goes to Maria's room): Okay you two... show yourselves! Maria (her and Anastasia appear): So you did see us? Sam: What are two doing? Anastasia: We just wanted to talk! Maria: That and we have news about Kole! Sam: What does you two being ghosts have to do with Kole? Maria: Apparently she can see ghosts now? Anastasia: Yeah, apparently it's been since her near death experience! She had a dizzy spell yesterday but that's only because she sensed us at the palace! Sam: Interesting! So how much longer... do you know? Anastasia: We still aren't ready yet! Maria (sighs and nods): Unfortunate but true! Sam: Alright... well I'm going back to your men! Maria: Do... they need all the company they can get! Sam: Yeah I know!
Back at the palace...
TBC... Little does Tatiana know that Olga followed her when she put the box in the basement! It looks like Tatiana is not getting rid of that "bird's nest" any time soon if Olga can help it but she isn't going to destroy it... she's being good humored about it! Looks like Sam's taking care of the LP's men it seems!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:27:19 GMT -5
Later...
Tatiana: OLGA! Olga: Yes. Tatiana: I went to the fridge to make myself a sandwich. Guess what I found in there? Olga: I couldn't possibly. Tatiana: Holds up the wig. THIS! Did you follow me to the basement. Olga: I cannot confirm or deny that. Tatiana: Augghhhh! Storms off and runs into Kole. Kole: Why don't you just throw that away if you don't like it. Tatiana: Well, it's a part of my past. I just don't like having my face rubbed in it, as a certain older sister of mind keeps doing. So, Kole, how are you feeling? Kole: Fine. Listen, yesterday, I thought... Tatiana: Yes. Kole: For a split second, after I had that dizzy spell, I thought I saw Maria and Anastasia. Tatiana: Really. Kole: Can you examine me, in case something is wrong. Tatiana: Sure.
And so...
Tatiana: Well, Kole, from what I can tell, there is nothing wrong with you. Kole: That's good to know. I thought I was losing my marbles. Tatiana: Well, you're not. Holds up wig. I think I know where I can put this. Puts it in the small fridge where blood samples are stored. Kole: Why in there? Tatiana: Because Olga can't stand blood, she would faint if she opened that fridge. I've outsmarted her! Kole: Well, I'm going to lie down now. See you later. Leaves. Tatiana: And I'm off to have lunch...
Olga: She's returned! Where'd you try and hide that wig this time? Tatiana: Somewhere... go ahead and find it! It's near the sick room let's put it that way! Olga (grins): Are you encouraging me Governess? Tatiana (grins back): But of course... go ahead and try to find it! Olga: Oh i will... when I'm done with lunch! Tatiana: Oh I bet you will!
At the center... Sam: Okay you two need to get up and do something! Ivan S: Like what? Sam: Come with me to the cafeteria... we'll have lunch and we'll talk! Ivan S: What if... Sam: What if... nothing! My sources tell me they won't awaken anytime soon! Now move it! Ivan K: Better listen to her then! Sam: You're right you had better! (they get to the cafeteria) Now let's have lunch! Ivan S: I'm not all that hungry though! Sam: Yes you are... now eat! (Ivan S) Don't make me sick Dr. Malama on you! She has to come in for the evening shift soon anyhow! Ivan S: Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Anichkov Palace... Olga (goes near the fridge): It has to be around here somewhere! (smiles at the fridge) Thought you could freeze it did you? (opens the fridge) That's not... that isn't.... Alexei (hears a thud): OLGA! (rushes over) Olga, can you hear me! (goes to the door) TATIANA! Tatiana (rushes up): What is it Alexei!? Alexei (gestures towards her): It's Olga! Tatiana (smiles as she sees the door open): Oh don't worry, she'll be fine! (quickly closes the door then kneels down and gently taps her sister's face) Olga? Olga, can you hear me? Olga (stirs and then opens her eyes): Tatiana? Alexei: What happened? Olga: That fridge... it has blood... blood in it! Tatiana: They're blood samples Olga! Olga: But you... Tatiana: Never said what the fridge was for... now I'm glad i didn't! (smiles) Now I've outsmarted you! Olga: That was a cruel trick! Tatiana: You're welcome! (helps her up) Here, let's get you standing! Olga: Excuse me! Alexei: There she goes off to the bathroom again!
That evening before dinner and Tatiana's gone to work... Olga: Pull a trick on me like that will you? (she turns her back towards the fridge door) They don't call me the clever sister for nothing! (Reaches her hand back and opens the door so she doesn't have to see the blood) Here's hoping i can pull this off! (walks with her back still away from the inside so she doesn't have to look at it! She gets to the side and reaches inside): Auggh I don't even like touching these bags! But i will get my hands on it! (her hands is trying to blindly find the wig... she finally touches what feels like hair): Got it! (pulls it out and closes the door) I have my ways my dear sister... i have my ways!
Center... Tatiana: Irina... have the Ivan's gone home yet? Irina: No, why? Tatiana: Because their seats are now empty! Irina (smiles): I have to hand it to your friend there! Tatiana: Who, Sam? Irina: Yeah... you'll probably find them in the cafeteria! Sam made them go and have dinner! Tatiana: Ah, I see! How are my sisters? Irina: No real change but nothing has happened to either of them yet! Tatiana: That's good... we just have to be patient! There is no one for me to see yet is there? Irina (looks to clipboard): No one needs your attention just yet Dr. Malama! Tatiana: Alright... I'm going to the cafeteria!
In the cafeteria... Ivan S: How do you do it? Sam: How do i do what? Ivan S: This... knowing what buttons to push and stuff? Sam (smiles): I don't know... i just do! Tatiana (right behind Sam): Irina told me what's been going on! Ivan S: Tatiana... how is she? Tatiana: I don't know as i just got here! Irina says there's been no change with either of them! I just wanted to come and check on you guys before I go and see them! Ivan K: Oh well that works! Tatiana: I'll be on my way now! Ivan S: Alright! Sam: Go... seriously! Ivan S (little does he know she's talking to the LP behind their men): What was that? Sam (looking at Maria behind him): Oh nothing! Ivan S (Maria's smiling looking down at him): Is it just me or has it gotten a little cold in here! Ivan S (Anastasia looks to Maria who looks back): Yeah, I'm almost freezing a little! Sam (shakes her head at the LP): I feel fine! (Maria smiles and puts her elbow on her husbands head and rests her chin on her hand looking at him) What are you doing? Ivan S: Eating... (feels it) I feel like there's something on top of my head like leaning on me or something! Sam (Maria smiles at her): I don't see anything Ivan! (whispers) Knock it off! Ivan S: What was that you said? Sam: Nothing! Ivan S (Maria folds her arms): The weight is gone! Sam: Good to know! Ivan K (twitches as a certain someone tousles his hair): What was that? Sam (looking at Anastasia): I don't know... what happened? Ivan K: It's almost as if someone was tousling my hair! (Anastasia does it again when Sam shakes her head at her) There it goes again! Sam: That's weird! Could you excuse me for a minute... (looks right at the LP) I have to talk with someone about something! Ivan S: Yeah, sure thing! Sam (goes to the side and looks around to see the LP still behind their men, she clears her throat making them look at her. She gestures as she whispers): Get over here! Maria (her and Anastasia walk over): Yeah? Sam: What are you doing? Anastasia: Just checking up on our men! Sam: Well they seem to be doing just fine besides of course worrying about you two! You're freaking them out a bit! Maria (smiles): But isn't that what some ghosts do? (Sam sighs as she puts her hands to her hips. Maria shrugs smiling innocently) Just saying! Sam: Go back and i don't know... play with your aunt May there! Anastasia (sighs): Fine... (smiles) for now!
Later in the evening... Dmitri M (Tatiana walks through the door): You're home! Tatiana: Yes i am! Olga (comes in): How are they? Tatiana: No change as of yet... but they're still to weak to recover if they even can! I'm tired and I'm going to bed! Olga (smiles as Tatiana goes up the steps): Sure thing! Tatiana (gets inside only to find it on her bed again): Olga! Just wait until you get upstairs!
TBC... Looks like someone outsmarted her back! She will never get rid of that thing... not that she wants to of course!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:28:20 GMT -5
Soon, Olga comes in...
Tatiana: Just how did you get this? Did you ask someone to get it for you? Olga: No, I got it out myself. That was a dirty trick you played on me. Tatiana: Hey, I didn't ask you to go poking around the Infirmary. That, dear sister, was all you. Olga: Still, I did get it. Tatiana: Yes, you did.
Meanwhile, Kole has guests...
Kole: You two again. Looks at Anastasia and Maria. Maria: We figured since you're the only one here who can see us. Anastasia: We thought we'd drop by. Kole: Well, you gave me a dizzy spell the last time, but I see okay now. Maria: So, how are thing here? Kole: Well, Olga and Tatiana seem to be having a running gag over some wig. Anastasia: The Bird's Nest, the wig she had to wear in 1913 when she lost her hair. Kole: Oh yeah, when she had typhoid. Anyway, Olga dug it up somewhere and wherever Tatiana goes, Olga places it there. Anastasia: Hey, I thought I was the prankster around here. Maria: You must be rubbing off on Olga. Kole: Did you know your husbands have practically moved into the Medical Center. Maria: We know, we had a little fun with them a while ago, until Sam told us to cut it out. Anastasia: She can see us because she is a witch, and they can see ghosts. Maria: Apparently her three sisters have had a number of run-in with ghosts over the years. Kole: When are you two going to wake up. Anastasia: We don't know yet. Maria: It's still too early to tell. May appears. May: Hey, where did you two go. I want to play some more. Anastasia: Okay, Aunt May, we'll be right along. See you later, Kole. Kole: Okay. Anastasia, Maria, and May vanish. Alexei: Comes in. Who were you talking to just now? Kole: Well, would you believe your two youngest sisters.
At that same time...
Tatiana: Stuffs the wig in a box and gives it to Vlad. Take this to Tsarskoe Selo and tell Mama to lock it away. Vlad: What is it? Tatiana: Just something I want to keep away from Olga...
Vlad: Sure thing! I have some stuff to do around the palace first! Tatiana: I understand... just don't let this box out of your sight! Vlad: Yes, Tatiana! Tatiana (Vlad goes off with the box): That will teach Olga not to mess with me! Olga (as if on cue): What was that? Tatiana (jumps): Don't sneak up on me! Olga: Where did that bird's nest go? Tatiana: Somewhere... where you'll never be able to find it! Sam (enters): Look what i found! Olga (goes and takes the wig): So that's what was in that box? Tatiana: Sam! Sam (takes it back): Olga, be nice! I'll take care of this don't worry! Tatiana: Don't destroy it... it's still a part of my past! Sam (smiles): Don't worry I'll keep it one piece! Tatiana: Thank you! How are the guys? Sam: They're... the guys! So from what i heard I'm not the only psychic in this palace anymore? Tatiana: You heard about Kole? Sam: Yeah I heard about it! So is she a physical psychic or what? Olga: A what? Sam: Can she communicate with the dead or can she only pick up emotions and be able to hear them? Tatiana: I don't know! (Alexei enters) Alexei? Alexei: Yeah? Sam (Tatiana nods): Can Kole communicate with spirits now or can she only feel them? Alexei: I was talking with her just now... she said she was talking to the LP earlier! Sam: So she's a physical medium or psychic like me then! I've had some run-ins with them too which how i found out about Kole! Earlier they were messing with their guys... i told them to go play with May and knock it off! Olga: Did they? Sam: Yeah, yeah they did! I'm going to take care of this now! Tatiana: Alright... thank you! (looks to Olga) HA! Olga: We'll see who gets the last laugh little sister! Tatiana: Little... that's a first! Olga: Well being the oldest means that you are my little sister you know? Tatiana: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Olga: Still, we'll see who gets the last laugh! Tatiana (shakes her head smiling): Yeah, we'll see alright!
Meanwhile Kole sees the LP again who just want to chat...
TBC... Don't worry Sam's hidden it in her room, not that Olga needs to know that! Well I guess being ghosts gives the LP something to do while they wait!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:30:26 GMT -5
Kole: You two are back. Anastasia: Yeah, we just want to chat. Maria: And since you're the only one here who can see us. Kole: Yeah, that is kind of strange. Sam and I talked about it earlier and it seems... Anastasia: Seems what? Kole: That I might have had this ability all along. Only it was suppressed, until my near death experience activated it. Maria: Cool. Kole: I remember stories I heard about my maternal great-grandmother. Apparently, when she was wrong, she used to help the police solve crimes using a similar power. Anastasia: Really. Kole: Yeah. I mean I never really took those stories seriously, I thought they were just old family legends. Looks like I was wrong. Anastasia: You're like that Ghost Whisperer girl, Melinda Gordon. Kole: Yeah, I guess I am. She could see and talk to ghosts. Maria: Anyway, how are you feeling Kole? Kole: Me, I'm fine. No issue. How about you, Anastasia. Anastasia: My baby is okay. Tatiana checked me out when I was admitted. Maria: You know what I miss, Kole? Kole: What. Maria: Cooking. Anastasia: And eating. We don't need to eat, I mean our spirits don't. What I wouldn't give for a nice juicy steak right now. Kole: I guess Tatiana has you both on IV. Maria: Yeah, she does. But Nastya is right. I would so love to eat again. Kole: Well then the two of you better get better. Alexei comes in. Alexei: Are my sisters here? Kole: Yes, they are. Points to the LP. You can't see them, of course. I was just explaining to them about what Sam told me. Alexei: About you having this ability and not knowing it. Kole: Yes, that's it. Anastasia: Hey, Alexei, how's it going. Kole: Anastasia just asked how it was going. Alexei: Fine. This is strange. Kole: I know. But at least we have a way of talking to Maria and Anastasia until they wake up. Alexei: That's good to hear. Maria: So, how goes the Battle Of The Wig? Alexei: Tatiana gave it to Sam to lock away. Looks like it's over, for now. Vlad enters. Alexei: Yes? Vlad: Your parents have just arrived. Alexei: Mama and Papa here? Maria: Maybe they came so they could be closer to Nastya and me. Anastasia: Makes sense. Alexei: I'm gonna go talk to them...
Nicholas (Alexei enters): How have you been holding up? Alexei: I've been holding up alright it's weird what with Nastya not around! Sam (Maria clears her throat nearby, she slides next to him): Mashka just cleared her throat! Alexei: It's weird without seeing Mashka constantly in the kitchen or nursery! Maria (smiles): That's better! Alexei: Oh did you know that Kole can see ghosts now? Alexandra (looks to Nicky then back): No, since when could she... Alexei: Apparently she's always been able to... just being near death is what activated it! (looks to Sam) Apparently her and Sam here having been talking to the LP! Nicholas: Really now? Sam: Really and by the way... Maria's in front of you looking at you! Nicholas (all of a sudden feels as if someone's hugging him): What? Sam: She's hugging you Nicky! Maria: I miss you Papa! Sam: She says she misses you! Nicholas: Where is her head? (Sam takes his hand and places it on top of what would be her head) I miss you too Mashka! Sam (nods): She just let you go! Alexandra: Oh if only i could hold you girlies again! Maria (her and Anastasia nod at each other and go hug either side of Alix): We miss you too Mama! Sam: Anastasia's on the left and Maria's on the right... they miss you too as Maria just said! Anastasia (as Alix tears up): Tell Mama not to cry... (takes her hand making Alix gasp as she can feel it) We'll come back to her and the rest of you eventually! Sam: I will! Nastya says for you not to cry Alix and by the way she's the one holding your hand! They'll come back to you and the rest of us eventually! (sits) Wow now i know how Melinda Gordon must feel! (the LP laugh) What are you two laughing about? Maria: You... you're our version of the Ghost Whisper i guess! Sam: Ha, ha! Nicholas: What did they say now? Sam: When I made that Melinda Gordon remark... they laughed about it! Maria then said that I'm your version of the ghost whisper or so she guesses! Alexei: Even as spirits my sisters are something! (someone tousles his hair) Nastya i know that was you! Anastasia: Oh and how? Sam (sighs): She says "oh and how"? Alexei: Because i know you too well! Anastasia (smiles): Good point! Sam: She smiled and said you had a good point! (shakes head smiling) Okay you too go and give Kole some practice... help her get used to this ability! Maria: Do we have to? Sam: Yes you have to! (shakes head still smiling) They're gone now! Nicholas: Why are they here? Sam (shrugs shoulders): I don't know! Maybe they're just doing this to past the time as they wait to recover! Alexei: Makes sense to me! Olga (comes in): Oh, hey! I was just about to have dinner made! (Sam sees something) What is it? Sam: I think someones going to beat you to it! Alexei: Maria? But she's... Sam: Some ghosts if they focus hard enough can move things! (pokes head into kitchen and Maria looks up smiling, she comes back out) It seems where going to have a very spirited dinner... pun definitely intended! Olga (laughs): Good one! Sam: As for Kole... i believe there's a little bit of psychic ability in all of us! To some of us... it just comes naturally like myself! To others sometimes it takes a little something to get it awakened! Alexei: She said when her great grandmother on her mother's side was young, she worked with the police kind of like that other ghost show you showed us! Sam: Oh yeah... Alison Dubois on Medium! Alexei: Yeah her! Sam: Interesting!
At dinner, LP are watching but neither Kole nor Sam are going to say anything about it...
TBC... scene continues with dinner! "Dead" or not looks like Maria can still cook!
Nicholas: So, Kole, you're a medium. Kole: Yes, it seems I am. Alexandra: And you've just discovered these powers now. Kole: Yes, I have. Mind you, in the old days, I never believed. Before my ship went through the Bermuda Triangle, I thought I knew everything. Turns out I was wrong. Nicholas: Interesting. The LP have been watching, when suddenly, Anastasia disappears. Maria: What!?
At the Center...
Anastasia opens her eyes and sits up. Anastasia: I'm awake!? Ivan K: Comes in. Anastasia! Anastasia: Ivan!? I'm back at the Center. Ivan K: Of course, you are. Where did you think you were? Anastasia: At the palace. Ivan K: What!? Anastasia: I'll explain later. Looks over at Maria. It seems Mashka is still out. Ivan K: Well, you woke up. Hopefully she won't be that far behind. Pulls out his cell. I gotta call Tatiana!
Back at Anichkov Palace...
Olga: Kole, what is it? Kole: Well. Before she can continue, Tatiana's cell goes off. Tatiana: Yes? Ivan... Slow down! What? Okay, I'll be right there. Hangs up. That was Ivan. Alexei: Uh, which Ivan. Tatiana: Nastya's. She just woke up. Alexandra: She has? Tatiana: Yes, I'm heading there now. Anyone want to come. Everyone gets up. Let's go...
Sam (looks to the stairs): I'll be right there! Tatiana: Alright! Sam (goes and sits on stairs): Hey! Maria (is seen but why is she frowning): Hey back! Sam: I would think you'd be happy about this! Maria (bows her head): I am... it's just... Sam: It's just what? Maria: I'm all alone now! Sam: Not entirely! You still have me and now you have Kole! Maria: I know but it isn't the same! I got used to having another spirit with me... now she's awake and I'm not! Sam: You'll awaken soon... I'm sure of it! (Maria sighs) Mashka? Maria: Why is it always me? Sam: What do you mean? Maria: Why am I always the one who when rarely does get ill... it's always a struggle!? Do you remember the tonsil operation? Sam: You hemorrhaged! What about it? Maria: Or worse and yes i know for the umpteenth hundreth time i brought it on myself.... still, when i had double pneumonia? Sam: You almost died and you had to be put on oxygen! I was soon by your side and wouldn't leave you... i do remember! Maria: Exactly... I almost died! I don't know if you know that I flatlined and died a couple days ago... if it hadn't been for Tatiana we probably wouldn't be having this conversation! I owe Tatiana my life! Sam: You do realize she would say that you wouldn't right? Maria (sighs): I know, i know! The point is... why is it when something bad happens to me it's always a whole lot worse then the others!? Sam: I don't know... I'm sure that some more positive feedback will help awaken you soon! (door opens) Back already? Anastasia (with cane): Yeah back already... where were you? Sam (her and Maria stand): Anastasia? Anastasia: Yeah, it's me and I'm weirdly uninjured! Sam: (looks to top of stairs to see May standing there smiling): I think I know why! Olga: So why didn't you go again? (Sam points to a part of the stairs where Maria slumps down again) Mashka? (Sam nods, she sighs and goes over) Where is she, i don't want to sit on her... (laughs a bit) That just doesn't sound right! Sam (moves her over just a bit): There you go! Olga (sits): Thanks! (looks ahead) Mashka, can you hear me? Sam (smiles): She can hear you, (Olga gasps) that would be her hand on your shoulder and she looking right at you! Olga: Something's wrong... I'm your eldest sister I know these things! Maria: I'm happy Anastasia's okay... I guess I'm a bit jealous! Sam: She's happy the imp's okay but she guesses she's a bit jealous! Anastasia: Jealous... why? Maria: Because I'm now all alone! Sam: Because she's now all alone! Olga: You'll come back us too... you just aren't ready! Maria: So someone else has been telling me! Sam: I've been telling her that! Tatiana: So that explains why you didn't go to the center... you've been talking to her! Sam: Yeah, remember when I looked to the stairs? Tatiana: Yes? Sam: I saw her sitting and she was pouting! Maria: I wasn't pouting! Sam: Yes you where... and don't start cause I'm not going to argue with a ghost! Maria: Tell Tatiana what i said earlier! Sam: Tatiana? Tatiana: Yes? Sam: Maria says she owes you her life... for bringing her back when she flatlined! Tatiana: She doesn't owe me anything! She's my sister... and i won't let anything happen to her! Maria (smiles): Thanks Dr. Malama! Sam: Oh so now you're smiling? (shakes head smiling) She thanks you... (Tatiana jerks as if someone is hugging her) among other things! Tatiana: I'm being hugged by a ghost aren't i? Sam: Yep! Olga (all of a sudden shrieks): Gahh! Put me down, put me down! (Sam laughs a little) This isn't funny! Sam: Mashka... put your sister down! Maria (does so): If I have to! Sam (all of a sudden Maria smiles): What? Maria: I'll be back! Sam (she disappears): What!? (now she smiles) Irina calls in 3... 2... Tatiana (her phone rings): Yes? Irina (voice): Maria just woke up! Tatiana: We'll return! (nods as she listen) Thank you for the information! (hangs up and smiles) Maria disappeared didn't she? Sam: She did! I'll be right there... i will this time! Olga: Isn't that what you said... (Sam looks at her) okay! Sam (looks around): May... May, i know you're around somewhere! May: Right behind you! Sam (turns and looks down): You did something didn't you? May: I asked for it to be done actually! Maria will return uninjured just like my other niece! I died too young... i didn't want them to have to suffer! (looks behind her) Mama's calling me... she says our job here is done! Sam: Alright! (goes to the center) Mashka? Maria (coming out with a cane in hand): You're here! Sam: Welcome back... (looks to Anastasia) both of you! Ivan S (sits): Yeah welcome back! Sam (Maria smiles): What are you up too? Maria (goes over): Ivan dear? Ivan S: Yeah? Maria (she does that thing where she rests her elbow on his head like she did as a spirit): Feel familiar? Ivan S (looks up): That was you? Maria: Yep, that was me! Ivan K: Which would mean that my hair getting tousled would be.. Anastasia: Me, you're right! Tatiana: Let's go home!
Next day... Sam (goes in to LP Room): Hey, are you two feeling? Anastasia: Better... less stiff! Maria: Yeah, Tatiana says it's from being out for so long! Anastasia: So, should we start calling you or Kole Melinda now? Sam: Ha, ha, ha... don't even think about it! Maria: Tatiana says that soon we'll be off bed rest and we won't need those canes anymore! Sam: That's good! (looks to door) Here come your men! (to Ivan S) Tell her! (Ivan looks confused) About how you almost killed Nadezhda but didn't! (nods to Maria) Like I said... she'd be proud to know you did the right thing! Ivan S (nods): Okay then!
TBC... scene continues as the LP and their men converse and Ivan S tells them what happened that day Sam talked him down from killing Nadezhda! Yay, their back! Our ghost whisper(ers) are done!
Maria: What was that? Ivan S: Yeah, I was ready to shoot Nadezhda, but Sam talked me down. She said you would never approve. Maria: And I wouldn't You're not a murderer, Ivan, not like she is. Ivan S: Well, I did kill in the war. Maria: That was different, Ivan, we were at war. It was kill or be killed. Ivan S: Yeah, that's true. Ivan K: And how are you, Imp. Anastasia: I'm fine. So, it's good to be back. Kole comes in. Anastasia: Hey, it's our medium. Kole: Good to see you two back. I mean back in your bodies. Maria: Yeah, but it was kind of fun being ghosts. Kole: Well, I guess if any more turn up, I'll know. Maybe if your aunt or grandparents drop by again. Anastasia: Could be. Kole: So, how does it feel to be back in your bodies. Maria: Well, for one, I'm hungry. Anastasia: Me too. No more IV stuff, I want real food. Ivan K: I'm on it. Ivan S: Me to. Both head out. Kole: I just saw on the news, that Nadezhda woman is being arraigned for trial. We might be asked to testify. Maria: Well, I'll be there. Anastasia: Me too.
Anichkov Palace, later that day...
The LP and the Ivan's are in their room, when a shock looking Nicholas and Alexandra come in.. Anastasia: Mama, Papa, what is it? Alexandra: We just got some tragic news. Maria: What is it? Nicholas: It's Yurovsky, he's dead. The LP: What!? Nicholas: He went down to the jail house, and somehow snuck a gun in. He shot Nadezhda point blank, killing her instantly. He then turned the gun on himself. They rushed him to Tatiana's Center, but it was too late, he was dead by the time he arrived there. Ivan S: But... why. After Sam talked to me.. Nicholas: That's just it. Yurovsky left a note. Sablin found it, but by then it was too late. Pulls out the note and reads.
To my friends:
Ivan Skorokhodov has a family that needs him. I do not, thanks to Nadezhda. Therefore, I will be the one to take her out. I do this of my own free will. I hope all of you will understand why. I go now to join my wife and children. Farewell.
Yakov Yurovsky
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:32:24 GMT -5
Nicholas: Rest daughters... i have to inform the others! Maria: Alright Papa! (Nicky exits) I can't believe it! Anastasia: Here's only hoping he's finally found his peace! I mean you saw how he broke down when we said that we accepted him! We had to take a vote just to get it through his head that we forgave him for the past! Maria: I remember! This is unbelievable! Anastasia: You can say that again! (looks to Maria) Don't even! Maria (playfully pouts): But i really wanted to! (they both laugh) Amazing how we can still find time to laugh! Anastasia (rests her head back): I know!
Nicky goes downstairs and runs into Sam... Nicholas: Sam, can you hold on? Sam (stops and comes to him): Yeah Nicky? (he doesn't answer) What's wrong? Are the LP... Nicholas: They're fine... it's Yurovsky! Sam: Tatiana told us he's dead! Nicholas: But she doesn't know about the note Sablin just found! Could you please gather everyone here except the LP... they've just been told! Sam: I'll get right on it Nicky! Tatiana (as everyone gathers): I've already told them Papa! Nicholas: There's more! (pulls the note back out) Sablin just found this not too long ago! It's a note in Yurovsky's handwriting! Olga (Nicky reads and she puts a hand to her chest): This can't be happening! Sam: It's happening! What's going to happen to him? Nicholas: That's to be decided by the Duma! Sam (takes it in): Excuse me, I'll be right back... I have a call to make! Olga: Alright! Tatiana (has to sit): This is too horrible! Nicholas (goes and places a hand on Tatiana's shoulder making her look up): It will be alright... you'll see! Alexandra: I wonder to whom she is making that call to? Do you know Nicky? Nicholas (gestures to her): Here she comes now! Sam: Nicky, how fast can you get his remains here? Nicholas: You have a plan? Sam: A Duma approved plan... Kerensky was rather pleased with the idea! Alexei: Well? Sam: We'll have the funeral... Olga (Sam pauses): What.... what is the plan? Sam: I want to correct myself... we'll have the memorial here! Ivan K: Us guys can carry the casket to the site afterwards... in some of our cases, he did end up being our boss! Nicholas: Pallbearers you mean? (Ivan S looks confused) The ones who carry and are in charge of the casket! Ivan S (clears throat): Yeah, that! Sam: So it's decided then? Ivan S (looks around as everyone nods): I guess so!
Next day... Olga (looks in on Tatiana): Hey, you alright? Tatiana: No Olga, I'm not! (sits and puts her hands to her head) I'm a doctor and I should have been able to save him! (shakes head) I failed him! Olga (goes and kneels in front, her hands in her sisters): Hey, don't talk like that! Tatiana... you did all you could! You helped him become sober... that's an accomplishment to be proud of! You already saved him when you helped him to stop drinking... Sam too! Tatiana, you did all you could to help him! (stands and puts her hands to hips) Now Tatiana you listen to me... the only one who is to look constantly on the bad side of everything is to be me got it!? (Tatiana laughs) Hey, I got you laughing... that's a start! Tatiana (sighs): I guess you did! Olga (motions for her to rise): Come on, we have a memorial to go! Whatever happens today, we'll get through it together right? Tatiana: Right! Sam (BP come down): Here i thought the older two sisters weren't coming down! Tatiana: I had an "Olga moment"! Olga: Hey! Tatiana: You did say... Olga: Ha, ha... I know what I said! (looks to Sam) We'll explain later! Sam: Right! Nicholas: Are you all ready! Olga: I suppose so Papa!
They go into the foyer to find an open casket and a podium. Sablin and Rodionov are there as well as Cousin Dmitri, Misha and Kerensky. There are chairs set in a two rows of nine. First row starts with Nicky, Alix, a space for Sam, Olga with her Dmitri and Tatiana with hers ending with Maria and her Ivan. Second row has Misha, Anastasia with her Ivan followed by Alexei and Kole, Sablin, Rodionov, Cousin Dmitri and Kerensky. Nicky looks to Sam... Nicholas: Shall you start it or should I? Sam (wipes eyes and composes herself): I think I can do it Nicky! If I need help, I'll let you know! Nicholas: Alright! Olga (Sam goes to the podium and clears her throat but then freezes looking to the podium): Sam? Are you alright? Sam (shakes it off and doesn't answer): Friends... we are gathered together to say farewell to a friend. True, Yakov Yurovsky was the commandant and held most of those here prisoner... but after the revolution failed he slowly but surely was able to set himself straight! I'll never forget how it had to take a vote just to let him know we wanted him around! (shakes head) He figured he didn't deserve to be around us after being commandant of the Special Purpose House... we proved him unanimously wrong! (some laugh a bit at the memory) Now if anyone else has anything to say... go ahead! (stands there for a bit) Anyone? Nicholas (clears throat and stands): I may as well say something! (Sam goes and sits as he takes to the podium): She is right! He felt we should hate him because after all he did keep me and my family imprisoned! But we all voted for him to stay, we wanted him to know that we did want him here! What has happened has hurt us all... must we must forward! We must carry on as he would if he were still here! (Sam expression is weird for a bit but quickly changes, you see Yurovsky next to his casket watching) I have said my piece now! Anyone else? (Maria's head is resting on her Ivan's shoulder! Dmitri C-B squeezes and rubs Olga's hand as well as the other Dmitri wraps his arm around Tatiana) No one else? Kerensky? (Kerensky shakes his head) Then i suppose we're done here! (Sam sighs) What is it? Sam: I know I've been rather determined not to sing another song at least anytime soon but i have a song in my head that keeps nagging at me! (sighs again) So here goes nothing! (pops up some music and goes to Olga) Can you handle playing? Olga (looks at it then to her then back to the music... then nods): I think so! Sam: Thanks! (Olga goes to a piano, Sam takes a breath and nods) I'm ready!
She sings a song called "Heaven was needing a hero" by Jo Dee Messina... many, especially the girls are in tears! Olga keeps it together by concentrating on the notes so she doesn't have to think about it!
Sam: It's time! Who's taking care of the casket again? Ivan S: Us four are... me, the other Ivan and the BP's men! Sam: Alright!
The four raise the casket...
TBC... Next is the graveyard ceremony! This wasn't an easy piece... at all! Sam talks to Yurovsky in the next one to find out why he's around!Thankfully Tatiana's going to be just fine!
As the casket is loaded into the hearse...
Ivan S: I can understand why he did what he did. Ivan K: Considering you were thinking of doing the same thing. Dimitri C-B: Until Sam talked you out of it. Ivan S: Well, she was right, and so was Yurovsky. I have a wife and children that need me. If I had shot her, I would have gone to prison. Dimitri M: And would have been forever separated from your family. Ivan S: That's exactly it. I had a lot to lose. Still, I can understand his reason. This woman took away his whole family, I can't blame him for wanting revenge. Unlike me, he had no family left to lose. Ivan K: You think he's with them now? Ivan S: Beats the heck out of me.
Meanwhile...
Alexei: What is it, Kole? Kole: Yurovsky, he's here, rather his spirit is. He was standing by the casket throughout the whole ceremony. I think Sam spotted him too. Alexei: Should we tell the others? Kole: No, let's wait for now. Alexei: What about Nadezhda? Is she around? Kole: If she is, I didn't see her. Alexei: Well, let's hope we saw the last of her.
The procession head to the cemetery...
Sam: Gentlemen, if you will please? Ivan S: Of course! Ivan K: Here it goes! Sam (the men unload the casket): There we go! (as the casket is lowered and as a thing of dirt goes around) Cross yourselves or don't, doesn't matter to me! (she sprinkles dirt and shrugs) I'll do it... why not? Sam crosses herself, followed by the BP, their men, the LP and the men, Nicky and Alix, Alexei and Kole, followed by Misha, Sablin, Rodionov, Cousin Dmitri and Kerensky. They all stand there almost like a moment of silence and then go on their way Sam taps Kole's shoulder... Sam (gestures to the marker): Do you see him? (Kole nods) You go on ahead with the others... I'll be there soon! (Kole nods and she goes over) Yurovsky? Yurovsky: You can see me? Sam: I am psychic... not that i always like it! I saw you near your casket at the service watching and now here behind your marker watching as well! Yurovsky: I kind of figured... I watched you and you seemed to notice me! So you can communicate with spirits huh? Sam: Don't rub it in! Yurovsky: Can Kole do it too... she was secretly observing my presence too it looked like! Sam: Yeah ever since her near death experience... she's been able to! Yurovsky: Ah, I see! Sam: Look, why are you still here? Yurovsky: That's just it... i don't know! Don't people see a light or something when they pass away? Sam: Yeah they do... why? (gasps) You can't see the light can you? Yurovsky: No i can't! (sighs) Maybe this is what i get for killing someone! Maybe I'm earthbound on purpose! Doomed for all eternity for the things I've done! Sam: Hey, knock it off! I think there's some other reason why you're here! You may have unfinished business or something! Yurovsky: Which would be what? Sam: I don't know... but that's what we have to figure out! Yurovsky: Alright! Sam: They're waiting for me! Yurovsky: Sure thing! Olga (Sam comes into view): What was that all about? Sam (not wanting to say anything yet about Yurovsky): I just wanted to be alone to think is all! Tatiana: Understandable! Maria: You okay? Sam: I am... you? Maria: As good as possible! Anastasia: Same here! Sam: BP? (BP just shrug and nod) Let's go home!
Kole runs into someone in the hall... Yurovsky: Kole, I just wanted to talk to you!
TBC... Kole and Yurovsky talk! He's going to be around for sometime until he can figure things out... but i know why he's stuck!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:33:54 GMT -5
Kole: I thought you might. Yurovsky: So, you can see me too. Kole: Yes, I can. Do you know why you're still here? Yurovsky: Sam seems to think it's unfinished business. Kole: Could be. From what I understand, and I'm still new to this, that is one reason why spirits remain Earthbound. Yurovsky: For a while I thought it was because I shot someone. Kole: I don't think that's it. The world is not a poorer place with Nadezhda gone. You haven't seen her lurking around, by the way. Yurovsky: No, I haven't. So there must be another reason why I'm here. Kole: Well, I wish I could help, but I have no idea. Alexei walks up. Alexei: Is Yurovsky here? Kole: Yes, he's standing right beside you. Alexei: I don't think I'll ever get used to this. Kole: Join the club. OTMA walk up. Tatiana: What's going on here? Kole: Uh, nothing. I just needed a moment alone. This is quite a shock. Olga: To all of us. Anastasia: Is Yurovsky here now. Kole: Uhhhhhh... Yurovsky: It's all right, Kole, you can tell them. Kole: Yes, he is here. He's been here throughout the whole funeral. Maria: Does he know why he hasn't crossed over. Kole: Shakes her head. No, he doesn't. Looks like he might be here for a while. Anastasia: I guess our two Ghost Whisperers are back in business...
Sam (appears): Ha, ha very funny! Maria: I found it funny! Sam (just shakes her head smiling): You would wouldn't you? (sighs) I shall return! Olga (Sam gestures with her head): I'm guessing she gesturing at Yurovsky to follow! Tatiana: That is what it looked like! Sam (voice): Yes that's who i was gesturing to! Olga: Figures! Yurovsky (as they walk): You wanted my attention? Sam: Can you remember anything... anything that may help you move on? Yurovsky: Not yet I'm afraid! Sam (sighs): Not to worry we'll figure it out! Until then i suppose you're more then welcome to stay here if you'd like? Yurovsky (now he sighs): It's not like i have anywhere else (Sam smiles)... to... go! Why are you smiling like that? Sam: Are you stuck here or can you go anywhere? Yurovsky: I don't know... why? Sam: See if you can go to the apartment... maybe you can still live with Sablin and Rodionov so to speak! Yurovsky: I'll try that! Sam (Yurovsky disappears): Do that then! (the girls enter) Hey! Maria: Is he still here? Sam: No, he just left but he'll probably be back... (looks next to her) like now actually! Yurovsky: It worked! Hey, you aren't trying to get rid of me are you? Sam: No... i just thought you might want to have some fun! I don't think Sablin and Rodionov have ever really had to deal with a ghost before! Yurovsky: You mean turns lights on and off and close doors and stuff on purpose? Like, just to annoy them? Sam: Yeah, you could do that! Yurovsky: I've never had much fun in my life... might as well start now! (disappears then reappears) Even more fun when you can't be seen! Sam: Exactly! Tatiana: Did you just encourage some poltergeist activity on Sablin and Rodionov? Sam (walks by): Now would I do something like that Governess? Olga (Sam walks on smiling): I think she did!
Sablin and Rodionov come home only to find they're locked out. What they don't know is Yurovsky's chuckling at the window watching with their house keys in his hand....
TBC... Looks like Sablin and Rodionov need some help with their door! oh don't worry, Sablin and Rodionov will hear familiar footsteps, lights on and off, doors closing on them... sometimes even getting locked out all in good fun! What they don't know is that Sam gave him the idea! He's still not ready!
Sablin: What the... Rodionov: What is it? Sablin: We're locked out. Rodionov: Do you have the keys. Sablin: I thought I did. Rodionov: Well, that's strange. What they don't know is Yurovsky has the keys.
Anichkov Palace...
Alexei: How are you feeling, Kole? Kole: I'm okay. I think I'm getting used to this ghost stuff. Alexei: Well, you've had to get used to a lot this year. Kole: Yeah, I have. OTMA comes in. Kole: What is it? Anastasia: We think Sam may have convinced Yurovsky to have some fun. Maria: Yeah, like playing pranks on Sablin and Rodionov. Kole: Well, until we can find out what is keeping him here, he needs to occupy his time somehow. Tatiana: It seems the Imp is catching on. Anastasia: Huh? Tatiana: I mean that it seems everyone is pranking now. Anastasia: Yeah, I never saw it that way. Olga: Turns to Sam. Well, what do you think?
Sam just shrugs her shoulders. Back at Sablin and Rodionov's... Rodionov (checks his pockets): I usually never leave without my key! (shakes head) You? Sablin (does the same then shakes his head): My keys are missing too! Yurovsky (by window watching and having a good chuckle): Gentlemen... I have your keys! (shakes them a bit) Lose something... oh wait you can't hear me! Rodionov: I'm calling the palaces! Sablin: Good idea! Yurovsky: I never knew how to have fun until now! (folds his arms) I wouldn't dare? Rodionov (shakes his phone): Sablin can you try calling... my cell is out of service for some reason! Sablin (pulls his cell out): Sure thing! (looks to phone) That's odd! Rodionov (sighs): Not you too? Sablin (holds up his phone which says "NO SERVICE") Yes, me too! (shakes head) What's going on!? Yurovsky (chuckles): I'm sorry, did i jam you cell service boys? (sighs) Alright, I'll be nice again for now! Rodionov (sees Sablin's phone in his lap): You have service now! Yurovsky: Ah, then again! Sablin: No i don't! Rodionov: You just had service like 2 seconds ago! Sablin: What about your phone? Rodionov: Look I have service again! Sablin: Call them! Rodionov (just as he is about to dial it says "NO SERVICE"): What is going on!? Sablin: Now what's the problem? Rodionov: It just went out of service again! Yurovsky (watching with joy): Okay now I'll be nice! Sablin (nods): Try calling now! Rodionov: Sablin, there's... (Sablin looks at him making him look at his phone) then again! Before my phone acts weird again!
Anichkov Palace... Tatiana (answers): Hello, Tatiana speaking. Rodionov (voice): Tatiana, it's me! Tatiana: Oh hello Rodionov, what can i do for you? Rodionov (voice): It seems we've left our keys in the house and now we're locked out! (short pause) Sablin wishes for me to put you on speaker! Tatiana: Alright! Sablin (voice): Can you hear both of us now Tatiana? Tatiana: Yes, I can! Sablin (voice): We usually never forget to leave without our keys... Tatiana: Sablin? Sablin (you hear a clinking... like keys rattling, voice): What in... Tatiana (questioning expression forms): Sablin, Rodionov... what's going on? Sablin: We thought we heard keys rattling INSIDE our apartment! Tatiana: We will all be right there to help! Sablin (voice): Could you please? Tatiana: But of course! Olga (Tatiana hangs up): What was that all about? Tatiana: We have to go down the street and help Sablin and Rodionov! Maria: Why, i hope they aren't injured! Tatiana: No, apparently they've been locked out of their apartment! Anastasia: Ever hear of having a house key? Tatiana: That's just it... they searched their pockets and apparently forgot them! Sam (smiles as she overhears but turns straight faced): We should see what the problem is!
Sablin and Rodionov's... Rodionov (sees them coming): Here they come! Sam: Here we are! Sablin: The door is locked and we apparently don't have our keys on us today! Sam: Huh, really? (sees Yurovsky in the window nodding at her, she winks back) Are you sure you don't have your keys? Sablin: Yes, we both checked our pockets and... (feels something in his side pocket and pulls a key out) that is strange! Rodionov (feels his pockets and sure enough): I have mine too! Olga: But you didn't have them earlier? Rodionov: No, we didn't! We double even triple checked and our pockets were empty of our keys! Tatiana: That's odd! Sam (steps a bit away and whispers) Yurovsky! Yurovsky (right next to her): You called to me? Sam: That was good! Consider this my way of getting back for that food fight when they ganged up on me! Yurovsky (laughs): Well I did watch and you did start it so to speak! Sam: True! Yurovsky: What now... I'm new to this ghost thing! Isn't there a name for what I'm doing? Sam: You're being a poltergeist! Poltergeists like causing mischief! Just think of things! Yurovsky: I have an idea! Sam: What? Yurovsky: You'll hear about it I'd no doubt! Now go... before you attract attention! Sam: Good idea! (quickly returns as everyone's talking, no one even noticed she was gone for a bit): So, everything okay now? Rodionov: I think so! Sablin: Would you like to come in? Sam: Perhaps another time... it should be dinnertime soon! Sablin: Good point... well we'll be seeing you around! Sam: Of course!
That night at Sablin and Rodionov's the lamps on the nightstands keep turning on when they turn them off then five minutes of sleep and they're on again, it happens a couple times...
TBC... He keeps turning their nightstand lamps on making them have to both wake up and turn it off only for it to mysteriously turn on again... as well as every other light in the house! I guess this gives him something to do!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:34:59 GMT -5
Sablin: What is wrong with the lights!? Rodionov: I don't know. I checked the fuse box. Everything is fine. Yurovsky turns out the lights again. Sablin: Dag flab it! Rodionov: Dag what? Sablin: Nothing. Let's check again. Of course, everything is normal.
The next morning, they get a visitor...
Sablin: What brings you here? Dimitri P: Since you have an extra room, I thought I'd take it. If neither of you mind, that is. There are already too many Dimitri's around that palace. Rodionov: No, we don't mind. However, we have a slight problem. Dimitri P: Such as? Sablin: Lights going on and off by themselves. Cell phones working, not working, and then working again. Dimitri P: Sounds strange, but I'd still like to move in. Sablin: Well, I don't mind. Rodionov: Neither do I. Welcome!
Meanwhile, next door, Alexei and Kole have moved into their apartment...
Alexei: I'll say one thing, Kole. Kole: What is it? Alexei: It's a lot quieter here. Kole: I agree. Yurovsky appears. Kole: We have company. Alexei: Yurovsky. Kole: Yes. Yurovsky: Cousin Dimitri has moved into with Sablin and Rodionov. He says there are too many Dimitri's at the palace. Kole: Well, he's right. Alexei: What's he saying, Kole explains. Alexei: Well, that should cut down on the confusion at least.
Back at Anichkov Palace, Sam is..
Back at Anichkov Palace, Sam is reading when... Sam (her pages start flipping): Do you mind? Yurovsky (appears, Sam's back on the page she was reading): Sorry, i guess being a poltergeist works two ways! Sam: So I see... don't forget who's helping you though! Yurovsky (sighs): Good point! Sam (Maria knocks): Come on in! Maria: I just wanted you to know that dinner is ready! Sam: Alright? Maria (glances where Sam is looking): He's here isn't he? Sam (Yurovsky dissipates and reappears right behind Maria): Yeah, and he just reappeared right behind you! Maria (looks to bed) May I? (Sam nods and she sits on Sam's bed) Yurovsky? Sam: He's now sitting right next to you! Maria: Why haven't you move on yet? What's keeping you around? Sam (Yurovsky shrugs his shoulders): He just shrugged his shoulders... i think even he's still trying to figure this out! Maria: You do know you're gone right? Sam has said that sometimes ghosts are around because they don't realize they're dead! Sam (Yurovsky laughs): What's funny? (to Maria) Sorry, he was laughing just now! Yurovsky: Yes, i do know that I'm dead! Sam: He knows he's dead! Maria: Don't worry, we'll all help you move on! Yurovsky: Thank you Maria! Sam (nods): He thanks you for that! Tatiana (voice): Dinner anyone? Sam (calls out): We're coming soon!
At dinner... Anastasia: I received a call from Alexei today! Tatiana: Oh, how are they doing? Anastasia: They're doing pretty good! Cousin Dmitri has moved in with Sablin and Rodionov next door! Olga: I was wondering why I didn't see him today! How does Alexei know this? Anastasia: Kole was talking to Yurovsky... he told her and of course she told Alexei! Sam (looks to Yurovsky who's watching nearby): I see! Maria (follows her glance again): He's here still isn't he? Sam: Yes, he's still here! Olga: Do you think he could go away while it's dinnertime... (calls out) no offense? Yurovsky: None taken! Sam: He's not offended! (Yurovsky nods and dissipates) He's gone now! Anastasia: Probably to check on Sablin and Rodionov... and now Cousin Dmitri I bet! Sam (smiles): Probably... oh poor Dmitri! Anastasia: Well he did ask to move in right when they were having some "issues"! Sam: Good point!
That night.... Sablin: You can take the room right across from mine Dmitri! Dmitri P: Thanks, for letting me move in! Rodionov: No problem! Sablin: Here's hoping we get a better nights sleep then last night! Yurovsky: Here's hoping... maybe!
Anichkov Palace... Tatiana: You know, you really need to retire at a more decent hour! Sam (relaxing on the sofa): So I've been told... hey, so i keep telling myself! Tatiana: Well goodnight! Sam: Goodnight... Tatiana (Sam smiles): Don't even! Sam: Dr. Malama! (Tatiana nods and goes on her way): I meant Dmitri's Goddess! Tatiana (as she goes upstairs): I heard that! Sam: Oh... my bad! Tatiana: Yeah... why don't i believe that? Sam: Uh... cause you aren't supposed to? Tatiana: Right!
Sablin, Rodionov and Cousin Dmitri's... Sablin (five minutes into sleeping his lamp turns on, his eyes open and he sighs): Not again! (sits up, reaches over and turns of the lamp) Let us try this again! (the moment he lays back down, the lamp flicks on again): Dag flab it! (sits back up and reaches over to turn the lamp back off) Enough already! Rodionov (now his lamp turns on): Here we go again! (sits up, reaches over and turns of the lamp): Goodnight! (He lays back down and on goes the lamp again. He sits up and reaches over and turns off the lamp again) I said goodnight! Sablin (a knock is heard at his door): This had better be important! (gets up and opens his door) Dmitri? Dmitri P: I just came from the kitchen after getting a drink and when I came out... did someone leave the the lights on in the living room? Sablin: No, why? Dmitri P: Because they were on... don't worry I turned them off! Sablin (the hallway lights flick on and someone exits his room): Rodionov? Rodionov: My lamp just turned on again! What are all the hallways lights on for? Dmitri P: I just turned one on so i could see where i was going! I needed a drink so I went down to the kitchen! I come back from the kitchen and the living room lights were on so i turned them off! I was just asking Sablin here about it when the rest of the hallway lights flicked on! (lights turn off minus the one Dmitri had on) Now they're off! Rodionov (looks over the railing): But the foyer lights are on! I'm checking the fuse box again! Sablin (sighs): I'll go and shut off the foyer lights afterwards! You, just stay here for now! Dmitri P: Sure thing! Rodionov (voice): Everything's fine! (appears) Go ahead and turn out the lights! Sablin: Sure thing! Yurovsky (you see him in a chair with a book in his hands): Hey, I was reading here! Sablin (the foyer lights go back on): Not again! Yurovsky (Sablin turns them off but as he goes upstairs): Still reading! Sablin (lights turn back on): Enough is enough... seriously! Yurovsky (smiles): Alright, alright! (lights turn out) Happy now? Sablin (sighs): Goodnight! Rodionov: Night!
Next morning...
TBC... Sablin and Rodionov awaken the next morning only to find the foyer lights are on again! Oh poor Sablin and Rodionov can't catch a break but why is he leaving Dmitri alone? Did a certain title come out again with our dear doc?
Sablin: Are you kidding me!? Rodionov: What? Sablin: The lights are on again! Rodionov: I don't believe it. I could check the fuse box, but I get the feeling that won't help. Dimitri P: Good morning. Sablin: Did anything happen last night to you? Dimitri P: No, why? Sablin: The lights are on again. Dimitri P: That is strange.
Anichkov Palace, Alexei and Kole are visiting..
Anastasia: So, how's the new place. Alexei: It's great. Although our poor neighbours. Kole: Yeah, Yurovsky kept turning the lights on. Olga: And they still don't know it's him. Kole: Nope, I haven't said a word. Anastasia: He's become quite the prankster. He's putting me to shame. Maria: Funny, but he was never like that in life. Tatiana: Well maybe that's the reason. He's having fun now because he couldn't in life. Of course, I'm guessing here. Kole: That could be it. Anyway, Alexei and I love our apartment. Once we get everything sorted out, we'll have you all over for a house warming party. Maria: Sounds good. The guys come in. Dimitri M: Well, we were just talking about you two. Alexei: You were? Dimitri C-B: Yeah, we gonna expand the nursery into your old room. All four guys do the Tim Taylor grunt. Maria: What was that? Kole: I know. It's from a show that ran, will run, in the 1990's called Home Improvement. Explains about the show. Anastasia: This Tim Taylor guy seems to cause more destruction that construction. Kole: That's the whole premise of the show. I like the characters of Tim, and Al, his assistant, and Wilson, the next door neighbour who's face you ever see the whole of. He always gives Tim some philosophical advice. When Tim tries to repeat it, he always muddles it up! It's a funny show. Ivan K: Yeah, Sam showed it to us when we were ready to start the work. Ivan S: Speaking of Sam, here she is...
I love Home Improvement, it is a funny show!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:35:46 GMT -5
Sam: What are we chatting about now? Alexei: Home Improvement... a show from your time! Sam: Ah yes, i remember it! I used to watch it on occasion! (smiles) So how are things next door? Alexei: Kole just said Yurovsky's been having fun... he keeps turning on the lights! Sam (smiles): Oh really? Olga: Really... and don't you act all innocent! Sam: Who me? Tatiana: We know you're encouraging him! Sam: I admit nothing nor deny nothing... so there! Maria: Figures that you would say that! (there's a knock at the door): I'll get it! (opens door) Hey guys! Dmitri P: May we? Maria (moves aside): Of course! Sam (sees Yurovsky standing against the door after Maria closes it) I just heard things have been going on next door! Sablin: Don't even get us started! Sam (obviously taps Kole's shoulder and nods towards the door, she nods to acknowledge that she sees him): What's been going on? Sablin: For starters... I never really believed in this stuff until now! Two nights in a row it's happened! Olga: What? Rodionov: We both go to bed and you know how you have a lamp next to you on a nightstand usually? Tatiana: Yes! Rodionov: Sablin? Sablin: We turn it off for the night for instance after reading or something... five minutes into sleeping it turns back on! Rodionov: Yeah except by itself! Sam (Yurovsky has a good laugh): Really? Sablin: Really! Dmitri should tell you about last night... besides that happening only to the two of us! Dmitri P: Oh yeah, that! I went down to the kitchen to get a drink and so i could see where i was going i turned on one of the hall lights! Don't want to be falling down the stairs thank you very much! Anyhow, I get a drink and when I come back... all the lights in the living room are on! So I go and shut them back off! I go and ask Sablin about it when all of a sudden all the hall lights come on! Rodionov comes out not being able to sleep... and out go the hall lights except of course the one i had turned on! Rodionov: I caught something out of the corner of my eye... I look over the railing and the foyer lights are on! Me and Sablin go down and I check the fuse box... nothing is wrong with it! So I tell Sablin to go ahead and turn off the foyer lights! Sablin: I do and just as we're going back up to bed... they flick on again! I go down and turn them off! Once again, I start upstairs... Anastasia: The foyer lights come back on? Sablin: Exactly! I said something to the effect of enough was enough... and this time the lights stayed off and we retired again! Rodionov: However when we came down for breakfast this morning... the foyer lights were on again! Sablin: Yeah so i turned them off before we came to visit! Sam (watching Yurovsky): Interesting! Could you excuse me for a minute? Sablin: Of course! Sam (she goes upstairs): Yurovsky? Yurovsky (comes through the wall): You called? Sam (jumps): Don't do that! Do you see the light now? Yurovsky (looks around): No, no light as of yet! Why? Sam: I figured since you never really allowed yourself to have fun in life that maybe having fun now... the light would appear! Yurovsky: I suppose not! Sam: I guess it's something deeper rooted! Yurovsky: Like? Sam (shakes head): I don't know!
TBC... The visit continues... then once again Sablin and Rodionov and Dmitri get locked out of their apartment! Soon I'll reveal why and have him move into the light!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:37:17 GMT -5
Later, Kole is alone with Alexei...
Kole: Those poor men. I so want to tell them. Alexei: But you won't. Kole: No, I'll let Yurovsky have some fun. OTMA come in. Anastasia: The three of them just left, or should I say four. Kole: You should. Maria: When are we going to tell them? Kole: I think we should wait. Tatiana: Yes, Yurovsky seems to be having fun. And no serious harm is being done. Olga: No, I guess not.
When Alexei and Kole arrive home...
Kole: We have company. Alexei: Yurovsky? Kole: Who else? Casper? Alexei: Who's Casper? Kole: I'll explain later. To Yurovsky. Having fun. Yurovsky: I am. I never had fun like this in life. Kole: Well, maybe that is part of the reason you've stuck around. Yurovsky: Maybe, but I think there is more to it. Sam thinks so too. Kole: Well, she has had experiences in matters such as this. Apparently her family dealt with a few ghosts as well. Yurovsy: Sounds like an interesting family. Kole: Yeah, I guess they are. Yurovsky: Anyway, I'm going to have some more fun at their expense.
And so..
Sablin (fiddles with the knob): Not again! Dmitri P: What's wrong? Sablin: Rodionov!? The door's acting up again only differently! Rodionov: How? Yurovsky (looks down, you can see he's holding the door shut) You still have your keys don't you? Dmitri P: Why not just use your key? Sablin: I did! It unlocked I heard it! Dmitri P: Here let me try it! (it cooperates just fine for him) Knowledge on how to open a simple door getting a bit rusty there Sablin? Sablin: Watch it boy! Dmitri P (goes in): Who are you calling boy? (looks around) Uh guys? Rodionov: What? Dmitri P: (windows are now open) The windows were closed while we were outside right? Sablin: Yeah why? (sees it) Dag flab it! Rodionov: There you go again with that! Sablin: Let's take care of the windows! Dmitri P (they close the windows and he goes into the kitchen, voice) Guys? Sablin (sighs) Now what? (they both go in) Come on! Dmitri P (all the cupboard doors are open): I just walked in and noticed this! Rodionov (as they now have to go and close the cupboards): When will this end? Yurovsky: When I'm able to move on!
He dissipates through the kitchen wall. Anichkov Palace... Sam (OTMA are staring at her): What? Tatiana: How long do you think he'll keep this up? Yurovsky: Until I can move on... does that answer your question Tatiana? Sam (smiles and shakes her head) Until he can move on! He wants to know Tatiana if that answered your question! Tatiana (looks around): He's here now isn't he? Olga (Tatiana's questioning expression forms): What is it Governess? Tatiana: I feel as if two hands on my shoulders! Sam (looks and sure enough) That's because you do... (smiles) Yurovsky's behind you! Tatiana: Well that explains it! Do you know what's keeping him earthbound yet? Sam: No but it has nothing to do with having fun... it seems more deeply rooted! Maria: Some sort of unfinished business? Sam: Yeah, that! Anastasia: Like what? Sam: That's just it... we don't know still!
TBC... Yurovsky still is having is fun! Coming up in my next one, will Yurovsky finally move on? Wait and see!
Anastasia: Well, I've done some research. Olga: Meaning you've been watching Ghost Whisperer. Anastasia: Well, yeah, that show is pretty accurate. Anyway, it seems ghosts stay here for various reasons. I. They want justice. Tatiana: Which doesn't apply here since Yurovsky took care of the murderer. Anastasia: 2. They need closure with their families. Maria: Which also doesn't apply, since Yurovsky's family is already on the Other Side. Anastasia: 3. They have other unfinished business. Tatiana: That would seem to be the case here. Anastasia: The trouble is that could be anything. Sometimes the ghost, him or her, does not know themselves. Olga: From what we understand, that is Yurovsky's case.
Kole and Alexei's apartment...
Alexei: Kole, what are you doing? Kole: Putting some shelves up. Alexei: In your condition? Kole: Laughs. Alexei, I'm not that delicate. I was in the military, don't forget. Alexei: I know. It's just that.. Kole: What? Alexei: Since you lost our first baby, I've been worried about you. Kole: Alexei, I'm fine. Nothing is going to happen this time. Both your paternal grandparents assured us of that. Alexei: Well, it doesn't stop me from worrying. I guess that's just natural. Kole: Alexei, it's going to be okay. Alexei: Yeah, I guess it is. I'm just so looking forward to this. As I have said, there was a time I'd never thought I would have lived this long. Kole: It seems we both owe Sam a lot. Alexei: Still, let me give you a hand with those shelves. Kole: Okay. Smiles. Alexei: What is it? Kole: I was just wondering what is going on next door at the moment...
Next door... Rodionov: We have got to figure out what is going on? Yurovsky: I'm here still... that's what! (sighs) But I'm getting bored and i really want to reunite with my family! Not that I haven't had much fun or anything! Sablin: With all the people we've known of who have died... who knows who it could be! Dmitri P: He has a good point! Yurovsky (as if a light bulb goes off): I think I know what it is now! I have to see Sam! Sablin (Yurovsky dissipates into the wall): Still... if i don't get proper sleep soon, I swear... Dmitri P (laughs): What are you going to do... strangle a ghost? Don't think that's possible! Sablin: Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Anichkov Palace... Yurovsky: Where's Sam? Olga (gets tapped on the shoulder) Yes? (turns and no one is behind her) Odd! Maria: Who are you talking... (realizes) Yurovsky must be here! Olga: That explains someone tapping me on the shoulder! (Anastasia runs off) Where are you going? Anastasia: Since Sam talked about ghosts and such she mentioned what is called EVP! Tatiana: What is our littler sister talking about? Anastasia (pokes her head in): I'll explain when I get back! Olga: She's up to something! Tatiana: No, really? Maria (Anastasia returns): She's back... with... is that a tape recorder? Anastasia (trying to remember): Electronic Voice Phenomenon... or EVP! We talk to Yurovsky and his voice should come up on the tape even though we can't hear him... just give him a few minutes to respond though in between questions! Olga (smiles): That's sound interesting... let's do it! Anastasia: Alright, here we go! (presses record button) Yurovsky, you around? Yurovsky: Yes, near Olga! Olga: Is there something you wanted when you tapped my shoulder? Yurovsky: Where's Sam? Tatiana: Allow me... have you figured out why you are stuck here? Yurovsky: I may have! Anastasia (stops the recording): Let's see what we get shall we? Maria: Let's do it!
Here's what they got and aren't OTMA stunned... Anastasia: Yurovsky, you around? Yurovsky: Yes, near Olga! Olga: Is there something you wanted when you tapped my shoulder? Yurovsky: Where's Sam? Tatiana: Allow me... have you figured out why you are stuck here? Yurovsky: I may have!
Anastasia (presses stop and replays it): The first is that he's near Olga! (they listen) I think, it sounds like he's asking for Sam! (smiles) He may have figured it out! Maria: That was so cool! I wonder though if he's still near Olga! (gets a tap on her shoulder) I just had to ask didn't I? Tatiana: Yurovsky? (he goes and taps her shoulder to let her know he's nearby) If Sam is who you are looking for... she's out back taking a walk! (door closes) I guess that was him going to see her! Olga: I suppose so! Sam (out back, turns to head back in just in time): Yurovsky? Yurovsky: I think I may have figured it out! Can you get everyone here... including Sablin and Rodionov? Sam: Yeah sure thing! (comes inside) We need to call everyone and have them come here... your parents, Alexei and Kole and of course those guys! Tatiana: We're on it!
Some time later... Nicholas: We're here! Alexei: What's going on? Yurovsky: First, tell Sablin and Rodionov the news! Sam: You mean that... (he nods) oh right! (looks to the two) You two? Sablin: Yes? Sam: I know who your poltergeist was! Rodionov: Who? Sam (smiles at Yurovsky): Yurovsky! Sablin: Wait, you were smiling at thin air just now... is he here? Sam: Yeah, right next to me! Alexei (Kole nods): I guess she noticed him! Sam: Apparently he's figured out why he's still here! Sablin: Wait, what was it with all the lights? Yurovsky: I had to do something that ghosts like me do! Sam: He says he had to do something that ghosts like him do! Anastasia: You've got to hear this! Alexandra (the imp plays the recording): Oh my... that sounds like Yurovsky voice! Sam: Ah, so you remembered about EVP! Nicholas: EVP? Sam: Electronic voice Phenomenon... the recording picks up the spirit's voice even though you can't actually hear it! Alexei: Cool! Sam: Anyhow... what's the news? Yurovsky: Earlier the girls were talking and Anastasia listed the reasons why spirits are stuck! Sam: Apparently he was here earlier and heard you four talking and he heard Nastya list the reasons why ghost would be earthbound! Anastasia: Really now? Yurovsky: Anyhow, I went back and for some reason didn't feel like playing around! I've watched you guys enough to know i miss my family! Sam: He went back to Sablin and Rodionov's... (Dmitri clears throat) Sorry! He went back to Sablin, Rodionov and Dmitri's! Dmitri P: That's better! Sam: He states for some reason he didn't feel like playing around anymore and after watching us for as long as he has... he misses his family! Yurovsky: So i think i know why I'm still here! Sam: Why? Yurovsky: You! Sam: Me? Yurovsky: No, all of you! Sam: Wait, you're stuck here because of us? Yurovsky: After everything I did to you all... you were all willing to accept me and forgive me! I guess I just want to make sure that everything is okay when I move on! That you guys don't have anything to worry about when it comes to me! Even though we aren't blood related... you all became the closest to a family i had gotten to know in a very long time! Olga (Sam puts a hand to her chest): What did he say? Tatiana: Why does he think he's earthbound because of us? Maria: Sam? Sam: Sorry! (clear throat) He's said that after everything he did to all of you that you were willing to accept and forgive him! He just wants to make sure that everything will be okay if he moves on! He wants to make sure that we don't have anything to worry about when it comes to him and even though we aren't blood related... we all became the closest thing to a family he had gotten to know in a very long time! Olga: So he's worried about us? I mean it sounds as if he's concerned for our welfare! Yurovsky: I am! Sam: He is! Yurovsky: I want you to go on living even though I'm gone! Sam: He wants us to go on living even though he's gone! Yurovsky: Tell Sablin and Rodionov that it was an honor staying with them... (sighs but smiles) and I suppose apologize for all the mischief i caused! Sam: He wants Sablin and Rodionov to know that it was an honor staying with them! He then sighed and smiled and is offering an apology for all the mischief he caused you! Sablin (laughs): It's alright... no harm was done! Rodionov: I agree! Sam: See, now you can move on! Yurovsky: Why don't i still see a light? Sam: Maybe, there are things you need to hear! Yurovsky: Like? Sam: Guys, says something... something that will let him know we'll all be okay! Maria: Yurovsky, it's okay to move on! It really is... we'll be just fine here! I mean yeah it's going to be sad that you're gone but that normal! Yurovsky (smiles and goes and places a hand on her shoulder): Always were the sweet one weren't you? Sam (smiles): He smiled and went behind you! The hand you feel on your shoulder is his! He said you always were the sweet one weren't you? Maria: I guess so! Olga: It's time to move on... to be with your family! You don't have to worry about us and for the record let me apologize for how cold i was in the beginning! Sam (his hand is on Olga's shoulder now): Yes his hand is on your shoulder now! Yurovsky: Tell Olga, there's nothing to forgive and the she had every right to be cross! She and her family should never have been imprisoned! Sam (nods): He says to tell you that you had every right to be cross. He says that you and your family should never have been imprisoned! (Yurovsky looks behind Sam making her turn) You see the light don't you? Yurovsky: It's lovely! (appears behind her) I see my wife and my children... the children are calling to me! Sam: He sees the light... his wife and children are waiting for him! His children are calling to him! (turns to Yurovsky) Go... it's time! (Yurovsky nods, looks to her, them, and to the light and goes on through) He's gone now! He's finally moved on! Olga: Now we know why he was stuck here! Tatiana (wipes her eyes): Yeah, his unfinished business was us... his second family! Sam: By the way there's a reason why we haven't seen Nadezhda around! Anastasia: Why? Sam: I ran into Castiel who said he banished her to Hell! Anastasia: That works don't it? Sam: I suppose so! (looks to Maria) Don't you have something you just have to make? Maria: Oh yeah... dinner! Would you all stay for it? Sablin: We would love to! Nicholas (the others nod as well): Count as in as well Mashka! Maria (smiles): Great!
TBC... they talk a bit while waiting for dinner and then of course it's dinnertime! Yurovsky now has finally found his peace... now that he knows that everyone will be just fine!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:40:35 GMT -5
At dinner...
Anastasia: ironic when you think about it. Olga: About what? Anastasia: That a man who once hated us grew to consider us his second family. Maria: Yeah, I guess it is. Tatiana: Of course, those were different times. The death throes of the Old Empire. Alexei: Hard to believe this is the same country. Nicholas: Well, Russia has changed quite a bit, and for the better. Kole: I guess I'll have to take your words for it, I wasn't here back then. Alexei: And you were lucky, Kole. Anyone even remotely connected to us back then was a target. Lenin wanted to get us all. Anastasia: Speaking of which, at least we don't have to worry about Nadezhda coming after us. Maria: Heck, the way I see it, Castiel did her a favour, she's with her husband again, and out of our lives. Alexandra: Good, let's hope this is the last we see of the Bolsheviks. Ivan S: I think it is. Most have abandoned Lenin's crazy ideals, like the other Ivan and me. Ivan K: Russia hopefully seen the last of them.
Later, OTMA is preparing for bed..
Maria: What are you going to do with that ghost stuff, Nastya. Anastasia: I'm going to keep it. You never know when we might need it again. Olga: Well, hopefully we won't be seeing another ghost for a while. Tatiana: Well, Olga, we never saw it. Olga: You know what I mean. Tatiana: Smiles. Yes, and we do have Sam and Kole as well. All go to bed.
The next morning....
Anastasia (feels something nearby): Just a few more hours Jemmy! (hears a little whine, she sighs) Oh Jemmy... (opens her eyes to see a husky laying right near by) You aren't Jemmy! Maria (starts waking herself): Morning! (smiles) I see we have a friend! (the husky jumps up of one bed only to go to the other one. She rests her head on Maria's lap) Morning to you too... Sam! Sam (jumps off then turns back and sighs): How did you know it was me? Maria: The last time we saw a husky... Sam: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Maria (she glamors back as a knock is heard. The moment Maria robes and opens the door out she runs): Good morning! Tatiana: Morning, i just wanted to see if everyone was waking up! Maria: We just woke up! Tatiana: Was that Jemmy i just saw rush by? Maria: Nope, but you're right it is a dog alright! I have to dress and get breakfast started! Tatiana: Alright then! (she looks to Anastasia) How did you sleep? Anastasia: I slept alright... then i had a certain dog help me to wake up! It wasn't Jemmy either!
Downstairs... Dmitri M (sitting with the morning paper and sipping his coffee while waiting for breakfast. All of a sudden two front paws jump on his lap) Morning! (the husky rests her head on in her paws) You want attention don't you? (scratches her head) There we go! Now go on... I haven't finished reading the paper yet! (she takes her paws of his lap and sits watching) Are you going to sit and watch? (she noses at his paper so that he can pick it back up) Thanks for the help! Ivan S: Hey Malama! Dmitri M: Living Room! Ivan S (enters): I was about to ask if you've seen... Dmitri M (holds it up): Still reading it... (smiles at the husky) got a little distracted for a minute! Ivan S (looks to the husky): I see! (she goes and circles a couple times and lays down, head resting between her paws) What's the matter with you? Dmitri M: I think Sam's a little jealous no one's paying her any attention... (looks to her) Yeah i know it's you! I haven't forgotten about that day! Ivan S (laughs): I knew the dog looked familiar! (goes and sits nearby) Oh come on! (she turns and puts her head on his lap) Is attention what you want? (pets her) Happy now are we? Olga (comes in): Someone's happy! Sam (voice over): I'd be more happy if Ivan scratched... (he does so right behind the ears) right there yeah! No wonder why dogs like this... it's nice! Tatiana (comes into view smiling): Does a certain husky want to play out back until breakfast? Sam (ears perk up as well as her head, voice over): That would be nice! Tatiana (laughs): Oh come on! Sam (they're outside, voice over): I can't catch a Frisbee to save my life in human form but i can like this... hmm must be a dog thing or something! Olga (tosses it to her again): She's enjoying herself! Here's another idea! (goes and grabs a tennis ball) How about this! Sam (Olga's tossing the ball back and forth): Throw it Olga! Olga: You sure you want this? Sam (voice over): Throw the ball Olga... don't be playing mind games with me now! Olga: You sure, i mean i could toss it to Tatiana over here instead! Sam (voice over): Throw the ball, just throw the damn ball! Olga: I guess you just don't want this then! Sam (voice over) That does it! (barks along with voice over) THROW THE DAMN BALL OLGA! Olga: Oh so you do want it... alright! Sam (runs after the ball, voice over): You just wait... I'll be getting you back for this little mind game of yours Olga! Olga: Returning the ball to me would be nice! (Sam does so) Thank you! Now do you want the ball again? Sam (barks, voice over): DON'T START! Olga: I figured! (throws it) There she goes again! Sam (looks to Dmitri C-B who's laughing nearby. voice over): What are you laughing at? Dmitri C-B: Be nice... she just may get you back with a mind game of her own if you keep it up! Sam (voice over): I plan to! Tatiana: Being a dog owner myself, all you have to do is command her to speak and she'll bark... if that's all you want! Olga (shrugs shoulders): How would I know... i own a cat remember? Tatiana: Watch and learn Olga! Speak! (she barks) See, that wasn't so hard now was it? Olga: Speak! (Sam barks again and she throws the ball) That wasn't bad! (receives the ball back) Besides... Sam's too sweet to get back at me! Sam (voice over): Who am I... Maria? Besides she got you back anyhow... Mrs. "She'll Never Get Back at Us"! Ha, she proved you wrong and so will I! Olga: You want the ball (holds it up) Do you really the ball? Sam (voice over): Throw the ball, throw the ball! Olga: Is this the ball you want (pretends to throw it making her run a bit) Sorry, it didn't leave my hand yet! Tatiana/Dmitri C-B (look to each other then to her): THROW THE BALL OLGA! Olga: Alright, alright! Sam (Olga does so, voice over): Thanks you two! Tatiana (shakes her head laughing): Are you trying to make her hyper... (looks to Sam) dog wise i mean? Maria (comes out before Olga can answer): Breakfast is ready! Sam (transforms): Breakfast sounds good! Olga: You sure you don't want a food bowl there Sam? Sam: Ha, ha, ha, ha... no!
TBC... She's not returning to the husky just yet! That was entertaining and hey i thought it would be fun just to let the husky come back out and play! Fair is fair i suppose! The ball thing with Olga was inspired by Dr. Doolittle with Eddie Murphy... it's the "throw the ball" scene!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:41:49 GMT -5
Later that day....
Tatiana: Oh dear. Olga: What is it? Maria: Yeah, you look unhappy. Tatiana: I've been invited to attend a Medical Symposium. Anastasia: Sounds like something you would like. Tatiana: I would, but that's not the problem. Anastasia: Then what is? Tatiana: It's going to be held in Berlin. Olga: Oh, now I see the problem. Maria: Yeah, namely none of our husbands will want to go. You know how they feel about Germany from their experiences in the war. Tatiana: I know. And let's not forget the Nazis. They may not have power yet, but they're still dangerous. They threatened to kill Mama if she ever came back to Germany. Anastasia: Yeah, when they burned down her chapel in Darnstandt. Obviously it won't be safe for Mama to go. Tatiana: So you see my dilemma. This symposium is a big thing for people in my field, but can I risk us going. I'm assuming you'll all come along for support. Olga: Of course we would come. Tatiana: That's what worries me. What if the Nazis target us, because they consider Mama a traitor to Germany? At that point, Sam comes in and Tatiana decides to ask her advice..
Tatiana: Sam? Sam: Yeah? Tatiana: I need your advice! Sam: Of course... what is the issue? Tatiana: This came in the mail for me... (hands her the invitation) i don't know if i should go or not! Sam (reads it): The National Medical Symposium! Sounds wonderful! Tatiana: You may want to see where it is before you say it's wonderful! Sam (does so): It says here it's going to be in Berlin! Tatiana: Exactly! I'm just worried that we may get hurt because they view Mama as a traitor! Maria: Yeah and I just remembered something... remember those Berliner Freikorps guys? Sam: How could I forget? Maria: Remember, they called us subhuman children? Tatiana: That's right! Ivan S: Subhuman... they're ones to start talking with the way they behave! Sam: Ivan! Tatiana: Well? Sam: To go or not to go is that your question then? (Tatiana nods) As wonderful as this would be... (sighs) I don't think you should go! It's too dangerous for us right now... especially if i come with you! Olga: She has a point! Tatiana: Very well... there's always next year! Sam: You're right... there is always next year! Oh Tatiana, I'm sorry! Tatiana: What for? Sam: You really looked as if you wanted to go to this! Tatiana (smiles and shakes her head): My family being safe is more important then some medical symposium! Olga: Nicely put! Tatiana: Thanks! Olga: Hey, Doc? Tatiana: Yes? Olga: Do you think it's too soon to find out what I'm carrying? Tatiana: A little bit... (Sam smiles) what? Sam: It's never too early... if you do it the magical way! Olga (starts walking): Let's do this then! Sam: Where are you going? Olga: Sick room! You two... follow!
As they wait... Maria: I wonder what the news will be! Anastasia: Hey, it would be cool to have another niece! Maria: Yeah you're right, it would be nice! Dmitri C-B: We just have to wait and find out! Dmitri M (the three come down): Here they come now! Dmitri C-B: Well? Olga (goes to her Dmitri): Expect to see Alice in nine months! Maria: Well imp, guess you got your wish! Olga: What? Anastasia: I said it would be cool to have another niece... and sure enough! Dmitri C-B: I think you have to call your parents now! Olga (smiles): I plan to! Dmitri C-B (kisses her and then turns her around and playfully pushes her forward): Go... the phone is right over there! Olga (comes back and kisses him back): I know where it is! Anastasia (as Olga goes to the phone): Mush! Olga (looks over and smiles): Your welcome imp! Maria (looks to Sam): How did you know? Sam: I just concentrated and was able to sense it... that's all it took! Maria: Huh... interesting!
Tsarskoe Selo... Nicholas (answers): Yes? Olga: Papa...
TBC... scene continues and she tells Nicky the news! Looks like we'll be seeing Alice Dmitrievna Chahk-Baghova in nine months time!
Olga: Papa, I have news. Can you get Mama and put me on speaker phone. Nicholas: Okay. Soon, Alexandra is there. Olga: On the speaker. Can you both hear me? Alexandra: Yes, we can. Nicholas: What is your news? Olga: In nine months, you two are going to have a granddaughter. Little Alice. Alexandra: That is wonderful news. How did you find out. Olga: Sam lent a hand. Nicholas: Well, thank her for us. Olga: I will.
Anichkov Palace, later...
Dimitri M: Tatiana, is something wrong? Tatiana: No, not really. Dimitri M: You're disappointed that you're not going to that symposium. Tatiana: Yes, I am. It's a big thing to someone in my field. I was thinking... Dimitri M: Yes. Tatiana: Since Mama and Sam would be the most at risk, I was thinking of going by myself. Dimitri M: By yourself!? Are you crazy? No way! Tatiana: I can take care of myself. Remember I went to Moscow during the Ripper case. Dimitri M: Yeah, and look what happened there! Tatiana: That was because of the National Intruder. Besides, there will be hundreds of people at the symposium. I find it very unlikely that the Nazis would try anything there. Dimitri M: Yes, but you don't know for certain. Well, there is only one thing to do. Tatiana: Which is? Dimitri M: If you're going, I'm going. I know how I feel about Germany, but you're more important. If one of those Nazis even looks at you the wrong way... Tatiana: Dimitri.. Dimitri M: I have an idea.
Later...
Tatiana: I have an announcement to make. I've decided to attend the symposium after all. Maria: But what about Mama and Sam. Tatiana: They won't be going. It's just going to be me, my Dimitri. Anastasia: He's going. Tatiana: Yes, he said that he would never let me go alone. Olga: Well, I'm glad he's going. Tatiana: Alexei and Kole are going to come too. We'll be gone four days, that's how long the symposium will run. Maria: When is it happening? Tatiana: This weekend. Olga: Tanya, be careful. Tatiana: We will.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:43:20 GMT -5
Berlin, that weekend, the four of them arrive at the Hotel...
Manager: Ah, welcome Dr. Malama. Let me show you and your party to your rooms. The two couples are given adjoining rooms. Alexei: Now what. Tatiana: Well, the first discussions begin soon, so I'll be there all day. Dimitri begins to object. Security will be tight, don't worry. Dimitri M: I'm your husband, it's my job to worry. Kole: Maybe we can go sight seeing. As long we we're careful, we should be okay. Alexei: Besides, I'm packing heat. Taps the guns hidden under his shirt. Tatiana: Alexei, be careful with that thing! Alexei: Don't worry, I've learned my lesson. A bellman arrives. Bellman: Dr. Malama, the discussion is starting. Tatiana: Okay, I'll be back later. Leaves. Dimitri M: Well, I'm going to call home and tell them we've arrived safely. Dimitri calls the palace and Sam picks up..
Sam: Hey Dmitri! Dmitri M (voice): How did you know it was me? Sam: When it says Dmitri M Cell on the caller ID... it makes it obvious! Dmitri M (voice): Yeah, good point! Sam (alarmed): Is Tatiana okay!? Dmitri M: Yeah, she's totally fine and in fact that's why i called! I just wanted you to know that we all arrived here safely! Tatiana's at a lecture right now! Sam (has a sigh of relief): Oh thank god!(a scream is heard): Oh my god, i know that scream! Dmitri M (voice): Sam!? What's going on!? Sam: I have to let you go! Dmitri M (voice): Sam, what's... Maria: It's too soon... she two months early! Sam: What is it with you four and labor a month or two early? Sam: Let's get started! Olga (rushes in): I heard screaming! Sam: Olga, bring the other guys upstairs! Maria? Maria (right next to her): I'm staying with my sister! Sam: Alright, here we go!
Outside as screams are heard... Ivan K: I've got to get in there! (Ivan S holds him back) THAT'S MY WIFE IN THERE! Olga: We know, just let this play out! Ivan S: Why don't you call your parents again? It will get you away from all of this! Olga: Good idea!
Olga rushes down to the phone... Olga: Papa? Nicholas (voice): Olga? What is it... you sound alarmed!? Olga: Papa... you and Mama have to get here right now! Nicholas (voice): What's wrong!? Olga: Just get here!
Tsarskoe Selo... Nicholas: Alright we'll... (is hung up on) be there soon! Alexandra (comes in): What was that all about now? Nicholas: That was Olga and she says we need to get to Anichkov Palace right now! Alexandra: Oh my... I hope no one is hurt! Nicholas: That's what we're about to find out!
Later that evening.... Nicholas: What is going on!? Alexandra: Are any of you hurt!? Olga: No Mama... we're all fine! Nicholas: You sounded like the palace was on fire again! Olga: That's only because... (gestures towards the door) ask her! Nicholas: What is going on here!? Sam: Congratulations, my namesake is here! Ivan K: What!? You mean she... Sam: Mmm-hmm... that's not the only news! Meet what will be the new version of the BP! Olga: What? Sam: More like best friends then sisters... that is what i meant by that! Ivan S: Wait, she had... Sam: Yes! Go in and see her for a bit and then let her rest!
They go in... Anastasia (has a smile on her face): Hey! Nicholas: Who's who? Olga: Sister? Anastasia: Catherine, her name will be Catherine! She's named after two people... Maria: Let us guess Catherine the Great for one? Anastasia: Yes and she'll also be named after Kole! Maria: That's awesome! (smiles) I'm going to call Tatiana... she will so want to hear about this! Anastasia: Go right ahead! Sam (in doorway): Alright already, leave her be and let her get some sleep! Olga: Sure thing... call out if you need anything alright? Anastasia: Sure!
On the phone... Maria: Tatiana...
TBC... Maria tells Tatiana to put it on speaker phone so all four can hear the wonderful news! The twins are just fine! So it looks like Kole and Alexei are the only ones who can now have children!
Berlin...
Tatiana: Yes? Maria: On phone. Do you have a speaker phone there? Tatiana: Yes, just a moment. Flicks a switch. Your on speaker phone now, Mashka. What is it? Maria: Your an aunt again. Tatiana: What!? Maria: Nastya's babies arrived early. Tatiana: Oh my God, I ... What, did you say babies? Plural!? Maria: Yes, she had twins. Little Samantha, the one we knew about and a second girl. Nastya named the second girl Catherine. After Catherine the Great, and Kole. Kole, are you there? Kole: I am. I'm honoured. Be sure to thank Anastasia for me. Maria: I will. Listen, I know you spelled your name different... Kole: That's okay, it's the thought that counts. What is it with you people and babies arriving early? Maria: Laughs. Sam asked the very same question not too long ago. Tatiana: Do you need me? I could come home. Maria: No, the situation is under control. Sam handled it. Tatiana: I thought she would. Well, tell Nastya I'm happy for her. Maria: I will. Anyway, I better run now. Tatiana: Okay. I'll see you all in three days. Hangs up. Alexei: Our family grows again. Kole: I'll say. Good thing we got our own place. Tatiana: I never saw this coming. If I had known this would happen, I would have stayed home. Dimitri M: I think we all were taken by surprise. Tatiana: Yes, Nastya still had some weeks left. Of course, that's all changed now. Anyway, my next lecture is not for several hours. Let's go have lunch. Dimitri M: We're right behind you.
Anichkov Palace, Anastasia is holding her twin girls...
Maria: Boy, this was a surprise. Anastasia: Was it ever. I was just minding my own business and boom, there goes my water! Olga: Well, at least we know one thing. Once Alice arrives, we'll have plenty of children. Three for me, three for Nastya, three for Mashka, four if you count little Tatiana, and five for Tatiana. Anastasia: We better get busy and update our family tree. Maria: Oh, Kole told me to thank you for her. She's honoured. Anastasia: I'm glad. Although she spelled her name as "Kathryn", not "Catherine". Maria: She said it was okay, it was the thought that counted. Ivan K: How are you feeling, Comrade Imp. Anastasia: Fine, just a little tired. But it is a happy day.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:44:51 GMT -5
Next day, evening actually as Tatiana comes in... Dmitri M: How was this afternoon's lecture? Tatiana (sits and sighs): Long... but informative of course! Dmitri M: Of course it was! Tatiana: Where's Alexei and Kole? Dmitri M: He took her out to dinner! Tatiana: Dinner sounds nice... though i must admit i do miss Mashka's cooking! Dmitri M: Same here... which is why... Tatiana: Why what? (he guides her to the table all candlelit) What's this have to do with Mashka cooking? Dmitri M: Guess where it came from? Tatiana (wide eyed): No! Dmitri M: Yes! I figured we could have a dinner that felt more like home! Maria and Sam were happy to oblige! Maria cooked and Sam brought it here... personally! Tatiana: Personally? Sam (right behind her making her jump): Personally! Tatiana: Don't startle me like that! Sam: Oh but Dr. Malama it's so easy! I popped in with the food and figured i would personally wait just to see you! How is the Symposium? Tatiana: It's wonderful... no danger has followed luckily! Sam: Well I'm glad you're all safe! Dmitri told me about Kole and Alexei... so i know where they are but there's extra from Maria just for them! Tatiana: Would you like to stay and eat with us? Sam: I'd love to, but you two should have some (emphasizes it) alone time! Isn't that why it's a candlelit dinner (winks at him) Dmitri? Dmitri M: You're exactly right! Tatiana (before Sam pops out): Sam? Sam: Yeah? Tatiana: How are the others? How is Anastasia... she's okay right? Sam: She's fine! Olga's... well Olga! Tatiana: Maria? Sam: The only difference really is that you four aren't there! Tatiana: That answers my question i suppose! Sam: This me going... so you can be (playfully emphasizes) alone! Tatiana: Oh ha, ha, ha! (Sam pops out) Dmitri? Dmitri M: Yes dear Goddess? Tatiana: Don't start that again! What are you up to? Dmitri M (innocently): I'm not up to anything! (Tatiana looks at him) What, can't i just have a nice dinner alone with my wife? Tatiana: The last time we had dinner alone as a couple... you got all mushy on me! (Dmitri M laughs) What? Dmitri M: Now you sound like your little sister! Tatiana (smiles): I suppose I do! Dmitri M: Let's eat! (pulls out a chair and extends a hand) May I? Tatiana (goes and takes his hand): Of course! (he seats her): Thank you! Dmitri M: No thank you! Tatiana (knows mush is coming... questioning expression appears): For what? Dmitri M: For just being you and more importantly for being my wife! (sure enough Tatiana bows her head blushing) I've made the Goddess blush again haven't I? Tatiana (sarcastic): No, not at all! Dmitri M (sighs smiling): Ah, figures!
Anichkov Palace, everyone comes in to dinner... Olga: So how are they? Sam: They're doing great! Tatiana says the Symposium is wonderful and there's been no danger! Olga: Thank goodness for that! Sam: She wanted to make sure the imp was okay! Anastasia: I'm fine! Sam: Which is what i told her! Alexei and Kole are out having dinner... in disguise so no one recognizes them! Olga: That works... I... suppose! Sam: I suppose it does!
Back to the hotel... Dmitri M: How was it? Tatiana: It was lovely, thank you! That was a nice visit with Sam... even though it was a complete surprise! Dmitri M: Yeah, yeah it was! (goes and pulls her chair out) I figured since Kole and Alexei won't be back anytime soon... Tatiana (he smiles): I think you're reading my mind! Dmitri M: Good to know! Tatiana (he helps her out of her chair only to pick her up): DMITRI! Dmitri M: You... me... alone! Tatiana: But of course!
They settle onto the bed kissing... and let's give the couple some privacy considering shall we? Anichkov Palace... Sam (notices Olga by the window): Olga? Olga (turns): Oh, i didn't see you there! Sam: I just came in when i saw you! You alright? Olga: Yeah, I'm... (Sam looks at her) okay, okay! No I'm not really all that fine! Sam (sits on sofa and pats a spot next to her): Olga, sit with me! (Olga sighs and does so) What's wrong? Olga: I'm just worried! Sam: About Tatiana? Olga: Yes, about Tatiana! Sam: Olga, nothing is going to happen to her! Olga: That's what we thought about Moscow last year remember? Sam: Yeah but last year she didn't have thousands of people around her and from what i heard security is VERY tight there! That and just think... no National Intruder there! It was their fault that she got held hostage by the Moscow Ripper anyhow! Olga: I'd still like to... Sam: Olga!? Olga: I know, i know! (smiles) I'm glad she's enjoying herself! Sam (smiles in return): So am I! Olga (sighs smiling): Well as fun as this chat has been... it's time i went to bed! I didn't say we because i know you too well! Sam: Good point! (Olga gets up): Goodnight! Olga: Or morning in your case soon knowing you! Sam (as Olga exits): Oh very funny! (sighs smiling as Olga has exited) Very funny!
TBC... Luckily no harm will come to Tatiana and them on this trip! But I believe Dmitri M used that name at least twice tonight!
Meanwhile, Alexei and Kole are out taking an evening walk. We find them near the Brandenburg Gate..
Kole: Impressive. I've never see it up close. Alexei: In the old days, only the Kaiser and his family were allowed to walk through it. Kole: Really? Alexei: Yeah, one of the perks of being an autocrat. Of course, that's no longer a factor here. The two walk through the Gate, taking in the view. Kole: it really is a beautiful city, it's too bad... Alexei: What is it, Kole? Kole: Most of Berlin will be leveled flat by the end of the war. The American and British Air Forces will do most the bombing from the air, and when your people get here, there will be street by street fighting. All because Hitler will not allow the German military to surrender, even when they know they cannot win. Alexei: That's crazy. Of course, from what we know, anything about those people are crazy. Will the Brandenburg Gate be destroyed? Kole: No, but it will be heavily damaged. Alexei: Well, there's nothing we can do about it, Kole. Kole: I know. Alexei: Should we head back now? Kole: No, not yet. I think Tatiana and Dimitri will want to be alone for a while. Alexei: Where shall we go next. Kole: There is a park nearby. Let's go there. They go to the park, it's quiet, except for a young man working on a blueprint. Alexei: Hey, that's very good. Young man: Thanks. I've always liked architecture. I hope to make that my field. Alexei: Well, if that drawing is anything to go on, you're on your way. Young Man: Thanks again. Listen, it was nice to meet you, but I gotta run. Maybe some day you'll here of me. Remember my name, Albert Speer. Walks away. Kole goes pale. Alexei: Kole, what is it? What's wrong? Kole: that man, Albert Speer, he's going to be one of Hitler's cronies. Alexei: Really? Kole: yes, he does become a architect and designs some of Hitler's buildings. Also, he'll have this plan to rebuild Berlin into this huge city called Germania. Had Hitler won the war, that is. Alexei: Do you know what happens to him. Speer, I mean. Kole: Well, at the war crimes trials that will be held at Nuremberg in 1945 and 1946, he'll be the only Nazi to really own up for the crimes of the regime. He gets sentenced to twenty years, and when he's released, writes a book called Inside The Third Reich, a look at Hitler's Germany through his eyes. Alexei: Of course, none of that has happened yet. Kole: No, it hasn't.
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