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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:48:53 GMT -5
Next day... Maria: Has anyone seen a certain imp somewhere? Olga: Last I saw, she was heading downstairs to the basement? Maria: She does know it's breakfast time right? Olga: I told her, but she just waved like she acknowledged she heard me and kept right on walking! Maria (sighs and shakes her head): I'll go get her! Olga: Good luck! Maria: Ha, ha! Sam (Maria goes out): Where is she going? Olga: She's going to fetch a certain imp downstairs? Sam: Downstairs? What's Anastasia doing down in the basement? Olga (shrugs): Don't know and don't really care!
Down in the basement... Maria: Where are you? Anastasia (voice): Right here, why? Maria (turns to find her sitting on the floor with some sort of book): It's breakfast time! Anastasia (looks up and shrugs): I know... (looks back down) Olga told me as I was coming down! Maria (smiles and goes and sits next to her): What are you up to? Anastasia (smiles and look at her): Just this! Maria (gasps): That's your notebook isn't it? I mean the one that you were making that timeline of when our corsets and hairpins went missing that is! Anastasia (looks back down): Yes my dear sister, it is! Let's both go over this together! Maria: Sure thing... but only for a couple minutes and then we'll go up for breakfast! Anastasia: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Maria: There's no (mimics her) "yeah, yeah, yeah" about it sister!
Berlin... Tatiana (awakens): Dmitri? Dmitri M (leans over her): Good morning my dear... look down! Tatiana (does so to see something resting on her lap): A bouquet of Jasmines... how long have they been there? Dmitri M: Oh for the last hour... i laid them on top of you while you were still sleeping! You were too beautiful to awaken so I just waited! Then I figured i should probably wake you soon! Tatiana: They're beautiful Dmitri, thank you! Where did you get them? Dmitri M (smiles): I have my ways! Tatiana: Sam was here again wasn't she? (Dmitri doesn't answer) I figured as much! Dmitri M: When your first lecture today? Tatiana: It starts at 10 and doesn't end until 1:30! Then there's a second one at 3:30 that ends at 6:30... so I'll return for lunch and of course for dinner and be here the rest of the evening! Dmitri M: Sounds wonderful! Tatiana (laughs): Don't you be getting any ideas there Dmitri Malama! Dmitri M (points to self innocently): Now would I really do something like that my dear... Tatiana (cuts him off): Shush! (Dmitri nods) Last thing i need to hear first thing in the morning is... Dmitri M (smiles): Goddess? Oh dear... i think you heard it anyhow! Tatiana: Oh you think you're so smart huh? Dmitri: Nope! Tatiana: Smart choice of words! Dmitri: I don't think I'm smart... i know! But I know I'm not as smart as the beautiful lady who is still sitting in bed, hasn't had breakfast yet and will be late if she doesn't start moving! Tatiana: You're right! Dmitri M: I know! (Tatiana's about to get up when he stops her) Hold up there little lady! Tatiana: Dmitri! You just said if... Dmitri M (puts a tray on top of her): Breakfast shall now be served to the beautiful lady in front of me! Tatiana: Dmitri, it's beautiful! Dmitri M: Like the person who should be eating it? Tatiana (bows head): Dmitri, don't start! Dmitri M (bows with hand to chest): I live to serve! (winks) Now eat up since it's sounds like you have another long day ahead of you! Tatiana: I shall! (pauses) Dmitri? Dmitri M: Yes dear? Tatiana: What about your breakfast? Dmitri M: Already ate... so that i could do all of this for you! Tatiana: You're very sweet Dmitri, you know that? Dmitri M: I had an wonderful and beautiful teacher in that department! Tatiana (laughs): If you say beautiful one more time... Dmitri M: You'll beautifully scold me for it? Tatiana (laughs again): I give up! Dmitri M: Smart choice!
Tatiana just shakes her head smiling at him! Back at the palace... Sam (comes down): What are you two up to? Anastasia (not even looking up): Looking over this timeline again! Maria: You know the one about the corsets and hairpins? Sam (nods): Ah, i see! It's breakfast time... and we're all waiting for you! Maria: Good point! Let's go imp... (Anastasia's still reading) IMP!? Anastasia: Alright, alright already! Maria (to Sam): Are you coming? Sam: Right behind you! (she silently backtracks now that the LP are in the dining room, she waves her hand making the corsets no longer invisible, the bag of hairpins is attached to one of the hangers) Girls, you were sitting right in front of the very things your looking for! (waves her hand and they all become invisible again) And this my friends is how it's still going to stay!
Dining Room and yes Sam is there so no one's suspicious...
TBC... No one still has a clue about the corsets and hairpins and that's just the way Sam likes it! Oh wasn't that sweet yet mushy of Malama?
Back in Berlin, Alexei is knocking at Tatiana's door...
Tatiana: Answers the door. What is it? What's wrong!? Alexei: It's Kole. She's sick! She's been throwing up all morning. Tatiana: I'll be right there! They go to Alexei and Kole's room. Kole is in bed, moaning. Tatiana checks her out. Kole: Ohhhhhhhh... Tatiana: Kole, what did you have last night when you went out. Kole: Some shrimp. Why? Tatiana: Because the shrimp must have been bad. You have a mild case of food poisoning. Alexei: Is it bad? Tatiana: No, thank God. It should run its course in about 24 hours or so, then she'll be fine. Alexei: What about the baby? Tatiana: It's in no danger. Alexei: Are you sure? Tatiana: Who's the doctor here, you or me? Kole: So, I'm going to be okay? Tatiana: Yes, as I said, in 24 hours. Kole: Oh, okay. Tatiana: Right now, Kole get some rest. Alexei: I'll stay and keep an eye on her.
Soon...
Dimitri M: What was wrong? Tatiana: Kole ate some bad shrimp and got food poisoning. Thankfully, it should clear up in a day or so. Dimitri M: That's good to know. Tatiana: Well, my next meeting is not for half an hour. I'm going to call home and tell them what is going on. Tatiana calls home and Sam picks up.
Sam (answers): Tatiana... you're still alive? Tatiana (laughs, voice): Very funny! I have news! Sam: Which is what? Tatiana (voice): Kole's had a mild case of food poisoning after consuming some bad shrimp! Sam; Is she alright!? Tatiana (voice): She should be fine within twenty four hours! Sam: That's good to know! Tatiana (voice): I have to prepare for my next lecture so i have to let you go! Sam: But of course! (nods and hangs up) Thank god Kole will be okay! Olga (out of nowhere): Something wrong with Kole? Sam (jumps and turns to find Olga behind her): Don't... Olga (says it with her): Sneak up on me like that! (Sam just looks at her) Fair is fair... you come up from behind us all the time! Sam: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Kole just had a mild case of food poisoning from bad shrimp... but she'll be okay in twenty four hours! Where are your sisters? Olga: Well Tatiana's in Berlin and... Sam: I already knew about Tatiana smart one... and you know that! Olga (ignores that statement): The LP are upstairs combing over Nastya's notebook again! Interestingly enough I don't really seem to care if i ever see another corset again! I feel free instead of suffocated! Sam (able to hide a smile): Ah, I see! What are you up to this fine afternoon? Olga: I'm taking a walk out back! Sam: Sounds nice! Olga: You? Sam: I don't know but I'll find something knowing me! Olga: Yeah... knowing you! Sam (Olga exits): No, i know exactly what I'm doing! (makes sure no one notices then proceeds to the basement and waves her hand) So Olga doesn't care if she sees a corset ever again huh? (smiles) Perfect! (sends a text to the LP to tell Olga to look through her closet, she gets a reply back) What if only your corsets appeared? Hair pins stay here though... not that you would need them anyhow! Olga (Sam goes to hear her, voice): How in the world!? Sam (smiles): Find something did we? (realizes) I gotta get back up there! (waves her hand making the rest invisible again and quickly gets back upstairs and makes herself look like she's relaxing on the sofa. She sees Olga rush down) There a fire somewhere? Olga: My corsets are back! Anastasia (her and Maria appear): Weirdly enough... hers are the only ones! Maria: Yeah, we checked... we don't have ours back and neither does Tatiana! Sam: Odd! Maria: No, freaky is a better word to use! Sam: Yeah, I suppose you're right! (Olga walks away) Where are you going? Olga (stops, turns and smiles on the stairs): You'll see! Maria: She's up to something! Anastasia: But what? Maria (shrugs): How would I know? (watches the stairs to see) She's back... Olga? Olga (corsets in hand): Yeah? Maria: What are you doing? Olga: I'm doing what we should have done six years ago! Sam (smiles): Which is? Olga: Get rid of these corsets once and for all! I need some help here! Anastasia (looks to Maria who nods): We'll help you here! Sam (smiles as she goes and secretly watches): One down... three no four to go! Alix will be hard though!
OMA are talking as Olga destroys her corsets rather very happily...
TBC... They don't know Sam's watching and of course she'll be right back on the couch when they come in! Soon I'll have the LP/Tatiana follow suit... then Sam exposes the secret she's kept for all this time!
Berlin...
Alexei: Kole, are you sure about this? Kole: Alexei, go out and have fun. Don't worry about me. Tatiana said I'll be fine. Alexei: But, I don't want to leave you. Kole: Alexei, please, I'd rather you be out instead of listening to me throw up. Alexei: But... Kole: Trust me, I'll be fine. I'll call you if I need you. Please, Alexei, I just need to rest. Alexei: Somewhat reluctantly. Okay, but I'm doing this under protest. Kole: I know. See you later.
And so Alexei is out and about, when he runs into two Nazi Brownshirts.
Alexei: Uh oh. Brownshirt No.1: Look, Franz. Brownshirt No. 2: What is is, Dieter? Dieter: It's the son of that traitor to Germany, Alix of Hesse! Alexei: You've mistaken me for someone else. Franz: I don't think so. Rips off Alexei's disguise. Alexei: Look, I don't want any trouble. Dieter: Well, you ARE in trouble. What makes you think a Slav mongrel like you can come into our country. Alexei: Hey, listen, you guys don't run Germany. Franz: Not yet, but our time is coming. And when it does, you and your kind better watch out. Alexei: Me and my kind? Dieter: Slavs, and Jews. We know of that Jew your family has adopted. Why your parents took that creature in is beyond us. Alexei: Do you guys even listen to yourselves. Do you really believe that garbage you're spouting? Those are human beings you're talking about. Franz and Dieter: Human beings? Jews? Both laugh. Alexei: Whatever, I'm done here. Turns to leave. Franz: Hey. Grabs Alexei. Don't you walk away from us, Slav! Alexei: Remove your hand from my shoulder. Dieter: Oh what, you hemophiliac. You gonna bleed all over us? Alexei: Thinking. These guys still think I'm a hemophiliac. Excellent. Franz: Yeah, one well aimed punch could kill you. Alexei: You mean a punch like this? Punches Franz in the jaw and Franz is knocked out. Man, that felt good. Looks at Dieter. How about you? Dieter: Uh, gotta go. Runs away as fast as his legs can carry him. Alexei: Let's see, that's Slavs 1, Master Race, 0.
Later, back at the hotel..
Alexei: You should have seen it, Kole, I laid him flat! Kole: I wish I could have been there. Alexei: It was great to punch out one of those creeps. Tatiana comes in and sees Alexei's bruised fist. Tatiana: What happened to you? Alexei: Oh, just a run-in with a couple of the so-called Master Race. Explains. Tatiana: Although I usually don't approve of violence, this time, Alexei, I'm proud of you. Here, let me look at that fist...
OMA are talking as Olga plans to destroy her corsets rather very happily at first... Maria: So what are you going to do with them? Olga: Simply put... just watch! (struggling with something) If ever i can get this placed where I want it to go! Maria (sees she's struggling with some big barrel): Here, let me get that! (picks it up like it's nothing) Where to? Olga: Right in the middle... little bit over... there! (Maria puts it down) Thanks for the help! Maria: No problem! Anastasia (appears): You needed some paper? Olga (accepts it): Thank you! (holds it over and lights it dropping it into the barrel) There we go! Maria: One of those barrel fires... I've seen them done before! Olga: They'll probably be less of these now that the poor have a shelter to go to! Maria (Olga winks at her at she fans the flames): Good point! Anastasia: What's this have to do with your corsets? Olga: Watch and learn little sisters! (grabs one with two remaining) Just like... Maria (Olga trails off playing with the strings of the corset): Olga? What is it? Sam (observes in the doorway silently so she's not heard): You can do it Olga! Maria (goes to Olga): Olga? Olga: Sorry, just thinking! All the times I laced up in this thing... every single morning! Unlace and remove every single night before bed! Anastasia: Except at Ipatiev House remember? Mama had us wear them in our sleep! Olga (smiles): I do remember! I remember the routine as if it were yesterday! Get up, have breakfast then go and dress for the day! (she's playing with it) I remember pulling this on and lacing it up... having someone perhaps Demidova tighten it up who knows how tight but making sure i could still somewhat breath only to unlace and remove it every night before bed! It was the routine to dressing every morning... and every evening! Now... Maria (puts her hands on top of Olga's hand who's still playing with the corset making her hand stop): We understand! Olga: So many memories, so many dresses worn with these things! Maria: A friend of ours once said "You must keep your memories but you can't live in the past"... (you see Sam smile) she was right as is the person who said it before her! Olga (laughs): You do realize that I know you were mimicking Sam right? Maria (smiles): I would hope so! Olga (nods): It's time! (tosses the corset into the flame, does the same with the other two and smiles): Goodbye suffocating corsets! Sam (nods smiling): You did the right thing! Maria (you see Sam goes back to the sofa and sigh, back to Maria who smiles): You did the right thing, you know? Olga (watches her corsets burn): I know!
Alexei: Well? Tatiana (examines his hand): Don't worry... other then a few bruises you'll be just fine! Alexei: Thank God I'm not a hemophiliac anymore! Tatiana: Yeah otherwise there would be serious trouble! Dmitri M (comes in): Hey, what happened here? Alexei: I had a run in with 2 browncoats and I punched one while the other one ran the other way! Dmitri M: Good for you... don't let these browncoats mess with you! Tatiana: I think it's best that none of us go out unless it's necessary! Alexei: So what does that mean for you? Tatiana: Ha, ha... I'm not going far! The Symposium is IN this hotel... so I'm much more safer! Dmitri M: She has a point! Tatiana: I would hope so!
Back at Anichkov Palace... Olga (douses out the flames with water and sighs): I want to see it for myself! (she looks into the barrel and all that's really left of the corsets she grew up with are now just nothing but fragments and pieces) They're really destroyed... (sighs and bows her head) but i did the right thing, I know that! Maria: Now all that's left is our corsets... if we ever get them back! Anastasia: Good point! Olga (smiles): Let's go back inside! Anastasia: Do you think Tatiana being the proper one she is will ever willingly part with her corsets? Olga: I don't know... maybe! Maria: What will you say if Mama finds out? Olga: Let her! I did the right thing... for me not for her! Anastasia: You're right! Olga: I know... now let's go into dinner! (smiles) I heard it's venison again! Maria: Nice!
TBC... It's dinnertime! Olga let go of her corsets... maybe Sam will make the LP's corsets appear soon... maybe!
Berlin....
Alexei: So, how are you feeling, Kole? Kole: A little better. Alexei: Good. I guess you heard, Tatiana said we shouldn't go out unless we had to. Kole: Well, after what happened to you, I tend to agree. What if that guy you punched out decides to come back with reinforcements? Alexei: Then I'll take them all on. Kole: Oh you! Alexei: Seriously, I'll stay in. I don't think they would pull anything here, too many people.
Anichkov Palace...
Anastasia: Get this, I just got off the phone with our brother. Maria: And. Anastasia: He was out when he ran into a couple of Nazi Brownshirts. They started to spout their garbage about Slavs and Jews, said some horrible things about Sam. Olga: Is he okay? Anastasia: Oh yeah, he's fine. He punched one of them out! Maria: What? Anastasia: Yeah, apparently they thought he was still a hemophiliac, so he caught them off guard. He laid one of them flat and the other one took off like a scared rabbit! Olga: I would love to have seen that. Maria: Me too. Anastasia: Ditto. Tatiana said that they should stick close to the hotel from now on. Olga: Good idea. Turns to Sam. What do you think of what our brother did?
Sam (smiles): I think he did good... in fact by the sounds of it the guy totally deserved a reality check! Olga: Here, here! Maria: So Olga? Olga: Yes? Maria: How does it feel? Olga: To know that i most likely will never have to look at a corset ever again? Anastasia: Yeah, that! Olga: It's feels so good! You should do the same with yours! Maria: Yeah... if only ours would reappear too! Anastasia: Well I'm going to get a sweater on and take a stroll out back before dinner! Sam (smiles): Alright? (Olga and Maria look to her) What? Olga: Dinner? Sam: Oh yeah... I'll get right to it! (Maria follows) I take it you want to learn? Maria: Why else would I be following you? Sam: Oh come on then... it's really not that hard! Anastasia (voice): MASHKA! Maria (her, Sam and Olga look to one another and rush upstairs): What was that all about? Anastasia: Take a look in your closet! Maria (goes in and does so, voice): Hey, they're back! (comes out with them) I guess we get our chance! Anastasia: I'm getting mine too! (comes out with her corsets) Let's get rid of these dinosaurs of fashion once and for all! Maria (goes out behind Anastasia): I most definitely agree!
Olga and Sam look at each other and then quickly follow to watch... Maria: All we need is the barrel... (picks it up and places it where Olga had it) there we go! Oh man! Anastasia: What? Maria: We should have brought something for the... (fire pops up) fire! (looks to Sam) Did you? Sam: Hey, saves you the trouble! Maria: Well thanks then! Olga? Olga (Maria motions for her to come over so she does): Yes? Maria: Hold these two will you? (Olga nods and takes them, Maria tosses her without even hesitating into the flames) No more corsets for me, thank you very much! Anastasia (follows suit with Maria holding hers): I agree... breathing is good! Sam: Here, here! Now let's make dinner! Maria: We need to... (Sam smiles and OMA looks to the barrel. Maria looks overs to see what pieces remain) she's good! Olga: We already knew that! Sam (sing song voice): Oh Maria? Maria (laughs): I'm coming, I'm coming!
At dinner... Dmitri C-B: This is awesome! Who knew Sam could do like everything! Sam: Well not everything... you wish! Besides... (smiles and rest her hands under her chin and shakes her head) i didn't do anything tonight! Ivan S: You didn't? What did you do... snap your fingers and make it instantly cooked? Sam (laughs and shakes her head): Nope, try again! Ivan S (Sam smiles at Maria): You? Since when did you know how to... Maria: Since not too long ago... I cooked and she just oversaw! Sam: See, like i said... it isn't too hard! Maria: And it doesn't really take too long either! Sam: Exactly!
Berlin, the four of them at dinner... Dmitri M: How is the Symposium? Tatiana: It's wonderful! I've...
TBC... scene continues with Tatiana and Dmitri and Alexei and Kole having dinner and just talking about their day and Tatiana mentions that she's learned so much! The LP are corset free as well now too! Wait until Tatiana comes back... she may have a harder time letting go of her corsets and soon I'll have Sam expose her secret when Tatiana gets home that is!
Berlin, the four of them at dinner...
Dimitri M: How is the Symposium? Tatiana: It's wonderful! I've learned so much. Dimitri M: That's good. I guess it was okay to come here after all. Alexei: My little run-in with those brownshirts notwithstanding. Looks at Kole. Are you okay to eat. Kole: Yeah, when I woke up, I found that my appetite was back. Tatiana: Looks like you've gotten better faster than expected, Kole. Kole: Yes, I did. Although I think I'm gonna avoid shrimp for a while. Alexei: Can't say I blame you. Dimitri M: How many more lectures are there? Tatiana: Just one, tomorrow morning. After which, we can head home. By the way, I got this odd text from Olga before we came here. Alexei: What did she want. Tatiana: She told me to expect a big change when I got home. Kole: What was it? Tatiana: She didn't say. Looks like she's going to keep me guessing.
The next day, after the lecture..
Tatiana: Well, that's it. Dimitri M: Time to head home.
And so the four of them return to Russia..
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:50:32 GMT -5
Tatiana: We're home! (they come in and look around) Hello... anyone? Dmitri M: I'll get the lights... which are weirdly out for some reason! All (the moment Dmitri M flicks on the lights): WELCOME HOME! Alexei: Whoa... nice to see all of you too! Olga (as everyone is hugging the four): How was it? Tatiana: It was wonderful! We missed all of you though! Sam: We missed you guys too! Alexandra (goes and hugs Tatiana): So happy to see that you're safe my child! Tatiana: Yes, Mama... I'm safe! Nicholas: Olga called and told us you were coming home today... that and she told us about Alexei's run in with those browncoats! (sighs) Why didn't I think of decking that guy who insulted us on the weekend of our anniversary? Alexandra, Sam and the guys/OTMAA (all laughing): Nicky/Papa! Nicholas (laughs): I'm only joking! Maria: Come on... (they go to the dining room) cake anyone? Tatiana (the cake says Welcome Home): It's lovely, (hugs Maria) oh thank you! Maria: Anything for my totally awesome sister! Tatiana: Oh stop! Maria: Nope!
After they've eaten and Nicky and Alix leave... Olga (smiles): Tatiana? Tatiana (Olga and the LP nod at each other): What? What are you three up to? (all of a sudden Olga grabs her hand and pulls her up and out back) OLGA... slow down! (they get out back) What's going on? Olga: Mashka? Maria: Gladly! (gets the barrel) Here you go! Olga: Take a look inside! Tatiana: Alright! (looks over and into the barrel) What is this? Anastasia: What does it look like? Tatiana: It looks like... pieces of a corset! Olga: Nine of them to be exact... hopefully soon they'll be twelve of them! Tatiana: Nine!? Olga: I destroyed mine... the LP soon followed suit when their corsets reappeared too! Tatiana: How could you? Olga: The days of the corset are long gone Tanya! Maria (OTMA suddenly look towards the back door): What is that sound? (they hear what sounds like objects being shaken) Come on! Olga (they follow the sound): It sounds like it's going towards the basement? Tatiana: Let's follow it then! Maria (they go downstairs): It's getting louder! Olga (gestures): That's because the sound is coming from right in front of us! Sam: Hi girls! I was hoping you'd hear that! Tatiana: What are you up to! (Sam's arm moves as if she's shaking something from behind her back) What is that sound? Sam: Oh... (brings the bag of hairpins into view still shaking it) this sound? Maria: Our hairpins! Anastasia: How did you find them? Sam: It was simple! I was the one who hid them! (OTMA are shocked and she motions to the LP) Come and sit where you were that morning! Maria (they sit): We're sitting, why? (notices the bag is gone) Where'd they go? Sam (smiles): Look behind you! Olga (Sam waves her hand): Tatiana's corsets! Sam: Well it was originally OTMA's corsets! (goes and unties the bag from a hanger) I kept the bag tied around one of the hangers! Look next to hers though! Tatiana: Mama's corsets! (Sam laughs) What is so funny? Sam (to LP): You two were sitting in front of your corsets the entire time! Anastasia: Wait what? Sam: They've been here the entire time they've been missing! They were invisible to you so you couldn't find them! Olga: Oh my... it all makes sense now! Tatiana: What does that mean? Olga: It wasn't very long until i told Sam here that I'd be happy if i never saw another corset ever again! Sam: Then your corsets all of sudden reappeared! Anastasia: We wanted to destroy ours after Olga did it... then ours reappeared too! Sam: I was waiting for you to finally let go! To realize you didn't need them anymore! Look! Tatiana (a set of corsets disappear): My corsets... Sam: Are back in your closet! Olga (hoping she'll follow suit): Well Governess? (Tatiana shakes her head and runs back upstairs) Tatiana? Sam: I'll go after her! (follows and knocks on the door) Tatiana? Tatiana(voice, sighs): Come in! Sam: Hey! (goes and sits on the bedside) I understand if you aren't ready to let go just yet! No one will force you to destroy your corsets... that's only a choice that you can make for yourself! When you're ready, you'll know! Tatiana: Thank you for understanding! Sam (as OMA enter): I hope you guys aren't mad at me? Maria: Actually... we aren't! Olga: Yeah... we may be stunned but that's about it! Anastasia: I guess you could say we're rather grateful... you did this to teach us something and it worked! Sam: Yeah... although I wasn't expecting Olga to do what she did! Olga: Yeah but if you hadn't done what you did... I wouldn't have been willing to rid myself of those things permanently! Sam: So I see! Tatiana: I'm tired... would you all mind if i were to take a nap for a couple hours? Olga: Go ahead... you just got home so it's understandable to be exhausted! Tatiana: Thanks guys! (looks to Sam) No, I'm not angry at you either! Word of advice though for right now? Sam: Yeah? Tatiana: Don't tell Mama yet that you were behind this whole thing! She will be furious! Sam: I don't plan on it! (the bag of hairpins reappear) Now don't pin your hair up all the time... this isn't the old days anymore! (OTMA nod smiling, she sets them on the bed then gets up) Rest well Tatiana! Tatiana: I plan to!
TBC... The Mystery of the corsets and hairpins is finally officially over! Sam doesn't plan on Alix finding out about this anytime soon!
Later, at dinner...
Kole: So all the corsets are gone now. Maria: Yes, they are. Kole: Well, I could never imagine wearing one of those things myself. Anastasia: Well, Kole, you come from a time where they no longer exist. Kole: Except in museums, of course. Tatiana: Still it will be different without them. Olga: But more comfortable. Kole smiles. Tatiana: What is it, Kole? Kole: Remember I told you all about bikinis? Maria: Oh yeah, and there is no way we'll wear them. Kole: No, it's not that. It's just that Alexei has been bugging me about them. Anastasia: I'm guessing he wants to see you in one. Kole: Yeah, and i better do it before my pregnancy starts to show. Tatiana: Okay, Kole, but just do it in your apartment. Kole: Of course, I will. Olga: Yeah, the last thing we need is the National Intruder to get a picture of you in one of those. Anastasia: Yeah, I can just see the article. Wife Of Former Tsarevitch A Stripper! Maria: Sounds like something they'd print. Kole: Anyway, Alexei and I are heading home now. See you all later. Leaves. Anastasia: Bikinis... Olga: Nastya, you wouldn't. Anastasia: No, of course not. But it is tempting. Tatiana: Yeah, and can you imagine Mama and Papa if they saw you in one? You would hear their screams in Australia. Anastasia: Yeah, I guess..
Kole and Alexei's apartment later...
Kole: Answers the door. Anastasia, what is it? Anastasia: I'd like one of those bikinis. Kole: Amazed. But what about your parents. Anastasia: They won't see it. It's for my Ivan and him and me alone. Kole: Like me and Alexei. Anastasia: Yeah, so can you get one for me. Kole: Sure, I guess. Anastasia: Good, tell no one. Kole: I won't.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:51:52 GMT -5
Next day... Tatiana (answers her cell): Hello Mama... is there something i can do for you? Alexandra (voice): Tatiana... the weirdest thing happened this morning! Tatiana (questioning expression forms): What happened? Alexandra (voice): I went and opened my wardrobe and hanging up in the proper place... my corsets! Tatiana: They've returned to you too? Alexandra (voice): Me too? Have yours? Tatiana: Yes Mama, they've reappeared to all of us! Alexandra (voice, almost strict sounding): Let's just say when i find out who hid them... heads may roll! Tatiana (trying not to sound nervous): That's understandable Mama! (looks to side) Olga is calling to me... I have to let you go Mama! Alexandra (voice): Very well Tatiana! Olga (appears): Did you call for me? Tatiana: No, I only told Mama on the phone that you were calling for me! Olga: So that you could end the conversation right? Tatiana: Right! If Mama ever finds out who took our corsets... Sam's head will roll! Mama's words, not mine! Olga (nervous): What did Mama say? Tatiana: She said that when she finds out who hid them... heads may roll! Olga: I see... and it will be Sam's head too! You and I both know Mama's still uptight at her about you and that Tango! Tatiana: However, she doesn't bring the subject up and thankfully just leaves it well enough lone! Olga: Yeah, thankfully! Tatiana: We need to find Sam and warn her! Olga: I most definitely agree... (looks around) so where is she? Tatiana: Good question! (pulls out phone) Here's an idea... why don't we just call her? Olga: Good idea! Sam (voice): Tatiana? Tatiana: Where are you? Sam (voice): I'm just out back with your sisters and their guys! Tatiana: Oh... we'll be right there then! Sam (voice): Sure thing! Olga (Tatiana nods and hangs up): Well? Tatiana: She's out back and so are our sisters and their husbands! Olga: Oh... let's go out back then! Tatiana: I agree!
They go out back to find... Sam: BP duck! Olga (a tennis ball goes past her head): What was that!? Maria (tennis racket in hand): Sorry about that! Tatiana: A tennis court? Sam (shrugs): Oh I figured... you guys have been away from your favorite game for too long! So I popped up the tennis court! Tatiana: Nicely done! Maria (whacks the ball): You know... I've never really mastered Tennis! Not that i don't love it or anything of course though! Olga: Yeah, we know! Sam: Here... catch you two! Tatiana (catches a racket, so does Olga): I'd be happy to play a match! Olga (Tatiana smiles at her): You're on... and I'll beat you! Tatiana: Oh you just wish! Bring it on! Sam (they go on the court next to the LP): Go... have fun! Tatiana (right before she serves): Wait... we have a pressing issue first that needs to be brought up! Maria: For who... or do you mean all of us? Tatiana: Well in a way... all of us! Mainly Sam though! Sam: Okay... what's up? Tatiana: I got a call from Mama! Maria: Uh-oh! Olga: From what I heard afterwards... uh-oh is right! Tatiana; Did you send her corsets back to her? Sam: I did... why? Tatiana: Let's put it this way... " Let's just say when i find out who hid them... heads may roll!" Those are her words not mine! Maria: We really have a secret to keep now... now don't we? Ivan S: Yeah but if there's one thing I've learned about your mother... she's not that easy to fool! Anastasia: Yeah, remember what happened at Spala! Once Mama's radar went of that Tatiana was hiding something from her... Tatiana: We know... we remember! Olga: Here's hoping her radar doesn't go off anytime soon!
However at Tsarskoe Selo... Nicholas (Alix is walking back and forth in the Mauve Room): Alix? Alexandra: Nicky? I...
TBC... Scene continues with her telling Nicky she's getting that feeling again that something's being hidden from her! Speaking of her radar... now she's going to go to Anichkov Palace and calmly talk to them and see if they know anything... calmly at first till no one gives a straight answer especially when Sam enters!
However at Tsarskoe Selo, Alexandra is walking back and forth in the Mauve Room..
Nicholas: Alix? Alexandra: Nicky? I get the feeling that something is being hidden from me. Nicholas: How so? Alexandra: Well, remember how my corsets disappeared a while back. Well, they've been returned. Nicholas: And? Alexandra: I think the girls know something about this. Nicholas: Your radar is going off again, like at Spala. Alexandra: Yes, and I was right then. Nicholas: And remember that awful fight with Tatiana and Maria that resulted. Alexandra: I remember. However, I'm going to be more careful this time. Nicholas: Well, what are you going to do now. Alexandra: I think I'll pay Anichkov Palace a visit.
Anichkov Palace, the tennis game continues...
Maria: Here goes. Hits the ball. You hear OW! Alexei: Kole, are you okay? Everyone turns to see Alexei helping Kole to her feet. Kole: Yeah, I think so. What hit me? Maria: A tennis ball. Sorry. Tatiana: Here, let me have a look. Helps Kole to a chair and examines her. You'll be fine, although you're going to have a bruise on your forehead. Kole: Okay. Where did this tennis court come from? Olga: Sam popped it up Kole: I should have guessed. Anyway, I'm going to work on my ship some more. Heads out. Anastasia: Wait, I'll walk along. Head after Kole.
Downstairs...
Anastasia: so, did you get what I asked for? Kole: Yeah, I did. Hands Anastasia a package. I feel like I'm in an old spy movie. Anastasia: Huh? Kole: Nothing, just don't let ANYONE see that bikini. Anastasia: I won't. Thanks, Kole.
Meanwhile, upstairs, Alexandra has arrived.
Tatiana: Mama? Alexandra: Now, get the feeling you all know more about the corsets than you're telling. I want answers and I want them now.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:54:53 GMT -5
Tatiana (stands): Mama? (goes and feels her head): Are you alright? Alexandra (removes Tatiana's hand from her head): I am fine and Tatiana don't change the subject! Tatiana: It's my job Mama... I'm only looking out for you! Alexandra: Tatiana... bring your sisters here please? Tatiana: Of course Mama! (goes downstairs and out back) These tennis matches are officially over! Olga: No way... I'm winning over my husband! Dmitri C-B: Yeah, yeah rub it in... so I'm a little rusty whatever! Tatiana (they're start playing again): MAMA IS HERE! (that makes everyone stop playing) She's upstairs and luckily i didn't raise my voice loud enough so she could hear! Alexandra (voice): Actually you did! (everyone turns to see her in shock) I came downstairs! When did this tennis court get here? Tatiana: Now Mama, don't change the subject! Alexandra (warning): Tatiana!? Tatiana (sighs): Sorry Mama! Olga: What are you doing here Mama? Alexandra: You four out in the living room please? Maria: Of course Mama! Alexandra (they all go in and she points to the couch): Sit! Anastasia (they all do): Is something wrong Mama? Alexandra: I do not know if Tatiana told you that my corsets miraculously returned to me this morning! Olga (she nods): She told us! Maria: But Mama... what does your corsets have to do with us? Alexandra: My radar as a mother is going off like it did in Spala! I am a mother who knows that her daughters are hiding something from her! Now please, tell me what it is that you're afraid to tell me! Maria (her and OTA look at each other): We aren't hiding anything from you Mama! Spala was a good enough lesson... you're too smart! Alexandra (folds her arms): I do not think it was otherwise we would not be having this conversation! (starts pacing back and forth now getting annoyed) Where did I go wrong? Olga (mutters): Want me to count the ways? Alexandra: What was that Olga? Olga: I didn't say anything Mama! (Alix hovers over her): Alright... I asked if you wanted me to count the ways! Tatiana (shocked): Olga! How could you say that to Mama!? Olga (stands and mimics her mother's pacing): Let's see here... you've babied us as if we were still children for who knows how long! You still are doing it! I swear... I was twenty and I still had to put up with you treating me like i was nine or something! To think, people wondered why sometimes even at our ages we acted like ten instead of say nineteen... (rolls her eyes at her mother who is now really getting annoyed) let's looks at who was the reason for that! You had us sheltered behind palace walls since heaven forbid we were to understand how dangerous the world could be! You... Tatiana (stands up): Olga... (goes over and takes her arm) stop it and (pushes her back down into her seat) sit down this instant! Olga (stands up): I'm not done Tatiana! Tatiana (pushes her back down): Yes, yes you are! Olga (stands): No Tatiana, I'm not! (pushes her aside) You're in my way! Tatiana: Olga!? Olga: Now where was I... Alexandra (no more Mrs. Nice Mother): OLGA THAT IS ENOUGH! NOW SIT! Olga (right away): Yes Mama! Alexandra: I have tried to be patient and i have tried to be calm but since you won't come out with it now i have to resort to being firm! I WANT THE TRUTH AND I WANT IT NOW! Tatiana (worried): Mama... your health! Alexandra: Don't change the subject yet again! The truth... NOW! Tatiana (Alix hovers right over her): If you're expecting the old Tatiana to come out and plead with you... she's hibernating and she's going to stay that way! Alexandra: Tatiana... what happened to you? Tatiana, you were always the mature one... the one who always did the right thing... I don't understand anymore! (sits with her hands in her face): I don't understand where i went wrong raising all of you! Tatiana (Alix starts sobbing): Mama! (quickly kneels at her) Oh Mama, please don't cry! Alexandra: Whatever happened to you all? (sobs harder): I just don't understand! Tatiana (doesn't know Sam's entered): It was done to teach us all something! Sam did it for our own good! Maria (goes and Gibbes her sister): Nice going! (pulls Tatiana up by her arm) We need to talk! Alexandra (sobs miraculously are gone): You can talk later... now sit and explain! Olga: Mama? Alexandra (stands and folds her arms): See, I can act too! It's called Mother's Guilt! I guilt tripped Tatiana into telling me! Maria (gasps): That's not fair Mama! Alexandra: No... not being fair is not telling your dear old Mama what she needs to know! (smiles and looks at Tatiana) I knew exactly who I had target guilt on to get a confession! Sam (sighs and comes out from behind the wall): Don't blame them! (looks to OTMA) Sorry about this... (takes a breath) I know who's responsible for the hiding of the corsets! Alexandra: Who, because when I find out there will be serious consequences! Sam (bows her head): I did it... (raises her head proudly) and trust me it was worth it! Alexandra: I see! Girls, now that your corsets have been returned... go at once and put them on if you haven't already! (OMA look at each other) Now what are you hiding from me? Olga: The LP and I... we can't put our corsets on Mama! Alexandra: Can't... or won't!? Olga (sighs): We can't Mama! Our corsets are gone! Alexandra (looks to Sam): Gone!? Olga: This time she had nothing to do with it... she was rather shocked as well! (takes a breath) We destroyed them Mama! Alexandra: Destroyed them!? Olga: There is a barrel out back with burned pieces and fragments of our corsets... that's all that's left of them! Alexandra: I wish to see this barrel! (Olga escorts her and she looks into the barrel) Who's idea was this if not Sam's!? Olga (comes forward as OTMA is in a line): I was the first Mama! Alexandra: Olga!? Olga: Yes Mama, i was the first to do it! Alexandra: Oh Olga... I can't tell you how disappointed I am in you! You're the oldest... Olga (roils eyes as she finishes it for her): You're supposed to be setting a better example for your siblings! I got it Mama... I've gotten that since i was little! The LP are adults who made their own choices... i didn't force it on them! Alexandra: But Olga... the little ones will do what you will do! Maria: We're not little anymore Mama... that's just it! Alexandra: Tatiana!? Tatiana: I still have mine Mama... in fact I'm wearing my corset now Mama! I'm don't think I'm ready for such a radical action yet Mama! (Alix puts a hand to her head) Mama? Alexandra: I'm fine Tatiana... my headache is starting to appear! I must go home now! Tatiana: Just be careful Mama! Alexandra: I will be! Olga (Alix shakes her head at her): What was that for? Alexandra: I would think you would know why Olga!
As Alix exits they all gang up on Tatiana... Tatiana (as all three sisters are circled around her): What!? (they close in) Would you not close in on me like this!? Olga: I thought Mashka had a big mouth! Tatiana: Well I'm sorry... I didn't expect to lay a guilt trip and on me no less! I thought Mama was really upset... and you know how terrible that can be! Maria (sighs): You know, she's right! Besides i think in a way that guilt trip was on all of us... she just centered it most on Tatiana knowing soon she'd cave like she used to! Tatiana: So are you saying you forgive me then? Olga (she smiles and nods with the LP who also smile): We do!
Tsarskoe Selo... Nicholas (finds Alix on on her lounge in the Mauve Room): Alix? Alexandra (opens her eyes): Hello dear! Nicholas: How did it go? Alexandra: It went! (shakes head) Sam was behind it! Olga and the LP have burned their corsets! Nicholas: No! Alexandra: Yes, they have! Perhaps you've been right Nicky... she shouldn't have returned! She's put these modern ideas of hers into our daughters heads... corrupted the very ideals i raised them to believe in! Nicholas: Alix... Alexandra: No Nicky, perhaps it would have been best had she never been here!
A flash happens and WHAT IF, Sam never appeared! Tobolsk, Governor's Mansion (still 1926)...
TBC... Scene continues and welcome to It's a Wonderful Life... Day's style! If Sam never appeared the girls would still be single (Ivan S is dead of course since Sam was never there to save him), no children and living with their parents and guess what Marie Feodorovna is still alive! They still have Kole and the Bellerophon's just no Sam!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:57:00 GMT -5
At breakfast...
Tatiana: I had such a great dream last night. Olga: What is it? Tatiana: I was married with children, and I was a doctor with my own center. Olga: Snorts. Give it up, it will never happen. Maria: cut her some slack, Olga. Anastasia: Yeah, nothing wrong with dreaming. I've dreamed I was married too. Olga: Like that's going to happen. We've been stuck here in Tobolsk for eight years now.. Tatiana: Olga.. Olga: Doesn't it bother all of you, we are prisoners in our own country. Anastasia: Well, it could be worse, Olga, the Bolsheviks could have won. Maria: Yeah, and then we would be dead. Olga: And we're not now. We can't go out without armed soldiers following us around. Tatiana: They're for out protection. The people still hate us. Olga: Yeah, and here is why. Nicholas and Alexandra enter. Nicholas: Good morning. Olga: Sarcastically. Oh good, the Tsar is here. Huzzah! Alexandra: That is enough of that attitude young lady! Olga: Or what, you'll send me to my room without dinner. Nicholas: Olga, that is uncalled for. If God wills it. Olga: If God wills it? News flash, Papa, God has abandoned us, and has for years. You and your precious autocracy! I'm done here. Storms out. Tatiana: Olga... Nicholas: Let her go and let off steam. Alexandra: I'm getting worried. Olga has gotten worse as she has gotten older. Anastasia: Maybe just being cooped up here for years is getting to her. Alexandra: Yes, and... Looks around. Where's Alexei? Maria: I don't know. He didn't come down. Alexandra goes pale and runs upstairs to Alexei's room. She finds him still in bed. Alexandra: Alexei.. Alexei: I'm okay, Mama. Slowly gets out of bed. I had another bad night. Alexandra: Alexei, you need to be more careful. Alexei: I had a great dream. I was cured... Alexandra: That would be wonderful. Alexei: And I was married to a woman named... I can't remember, but it started with a K. Alexandra: it was just a dream. Now, come, let's go downstairs.
Bellerophon City...
Scott: Ms. Munro, are you okay? Kole: I'm fine. I just had a strange dream last night. Scott: Stranger than falling through the Bermuda Triangle. Kole: No, that still happened. It's just that I was married to..... Damn, I can't remember. He was younger than me, that much I know, and his name started with an A. Scott: Laughs. Maybe it was the former Tsarevitch. Kole: Yeah, that would be something!
Tatiana (finds Olga sitting by the window): Are you okay? Olga: Okay? Tatiana, have you been living in cave somewhere? Tatiana: No, it is just... you did not have to talk to Papa like that is all! Olga: Always the peacemaker, the do-gooder! Tatiana (rather quiet): Well someone has to be! Olga (looks out the window): You know what is nice about this though? Tatiana: What? Olga: We're not stuck in the Ipatiev House anymore... we can at least open a window and let all this heat out! Tatiana: Yes, sometimes I felt as if we were frying in an oven! Olga: I know... I did feel the same! Tatiana: I am going to check on Alexei! Olga: Alright! (sighs) It's a shame though! Tatiana: What is? Olga: The Bolsheviks had no right to kill Nagorney! Tatiana (sighs): I know Olga, i know!
Meanwhile... Alexandra (Nicky sighs): What is it dear? Nicholas: I've been listening to the girls... they've had some interesting dreams! I have had my share as well! Alexandra: Oh and what were in these dreams of yours Nicky? Nicholas: A woman... I can't remember her name but she became like family to us practically! Alexandra: Strange... I have had the same dream almost! Nicholas (shakes head): Ah, but it was just a dream! Alexandra: I know my dear, i know!
Alexei's room... Tatiana: How are you feeling? Alexei: Better, i was able to get up and move around earlier! Tatiana: That is lovely to hear! Dr. Botkin will be coming in to check your leg soon! Alexei: Alright! Olga (comes in): How are you feeling? Alexei: Better! Olga: I have a news to share! Tatiana: Yes? Olga: Grandmother's come to visit! Alexei: Splendid! Tatiana (gently pushes him back down): No Alexei, you still have more healing to do! We will bring Grandmother up to you! MF (voice): No need, (comes in) how are you my boy? Alexei: I'm getting better! Perhaps soon I'll be fully healthy again! MF: That is wonderful news! I have come to fetch your sisters for evening tea! Olga: We'll be right down Grandmother! MF (nods): Very well! Do not take too long! Tatiana: We shall be there soon!
TBC... Tatiana's all proper (not using contractions now again) and she's back to being subservient to Mama's every will! So much has changed... will they soon figure something's not right?
And so....
Tatiana: How are things on the outside, grandmother. MF: Well, i was just in Moscow. The whole city is scared. Maria: That Moscow Ripper we've heard of. MF: Yes, he just killed another young woman. Shakes her head. Did you all know one of his victims was pregnant when he killed her. Anastasia: Really? MF: Yes, but the poor baby died, no proper medical attention. It was a little girl. Maria shudders. Olga: What is it, Mashka? Maria: When grandmother mentioned that baby, I felt that someone walked over my grave. Tatiana: Why? Maria: I don't know. Tatiana: That baby could have been saved. Olga: Oh, Tatiana, not those doctor dreams again. MF: Dreams. Tatiana: I've had dreams that I'm a doctor. Not a nurse, a doctor. MF: And no doubt those are nice dreams, but a woman can't be a doctor, not in Russia. Tatiana: And why not? I had some medical experience in the war. MF: Yes, but that was a unique situation. Tatiana: I know. Nicholas and Alexandra come in. Nicholas: Hello Mother. MF: Hello Nicky. Alexandra and MF look at each other and the temperature drops twenty degrees. MF: Icy. Alix Alexandra: Equally icy. Marie. Nicholas: Now don't you two start. Alexandra: Start what, Nicky? The situation remains tense.
Bellerophon City...
Scott: What is going on, Kole? Kole: I have to go. Scott: What do you mean? Kole: I don't know. I just feel I have to go somewhere. Scott: Where is that. Kole: Tobolsk.
Speaking of... Tatiana (sees that Maria's sad): Mashka, are you alright? Maria (sighs): Not really no! (wraps her her arms around her knees) That infant... she should've lived! Her life ended too soon! Tatiana (goes and sits next to her and pulls her close): I know honey, i know! If only there was something we could have done! But there was not anything we could do unfortunately! Maria (Tatiana shivers making her look at her): Tatiana, are you okay? Tatiana: Now I suppose I know what it is like for someone to walk over my grave! It is as if... (tries to find the words) I feel as if I did do something and that baby was saved! I know that is impossible though of course! Maria: I know! Olga (comes in): What are you two talking about? Maria: That baby! Olga (rolls eyes): Oh give it up... it's not like we're ever going to get out of here and marry and have children or anything! You two and I both know that no Grand Duke or whatever is going to marry us now that we're not royal anymore! Tatiana (sighs): I hate to say it... but she is right! Maria: Olga? Olga: What? Maria: Why do you always act like that? Olga (gets defensive): Why do I always act like what!? Tatiana: You do not have to be snappy at her Olga! She was only asking why it is that you have to look negatively at every little thing in the world! You have been more moody and what not since eight years ago when we first came here! Maria (Tatiana shivers): Now what is it? Tatiana: When I said that I feel as if we were forced to leave behind a very close friend but i know it was definitely not Ritka! Olga: Then who was it? Tatiana: I don't know her name... now that makes me wonder! Olga (lays down on her bed): There just dreams... get over it because it's never going to happen for us! Tatiana: Olga dear... you really have got to look on the bright side of things! Olga (sighs): Why, there's nothing bright in the world to look at anymore as it is! Tatiana: Oh Olga! Olga: Back off Governess! Tatiana: I am just saying... you do not have to get defensive over every little remark made towards you! Olga: I don't do that! Tatiana: You just did right there! Olga (shakes her head): Whatever! Tatiana (Olga sounds upset, like almost in tears upset. She gets up and sits on Olga's bed): Olga honey... what is wrong! Olga (now in tears): It's just... Maria (now joins only she's kneeling at the bedside stroking Olga's hair): It's just what... talk to us! Olga: I want to go home! I've been wanting to go home for eight years! Why won't they let us go home!? Tatiana: Because it is not safe still for us to be there! Maria: We'll go home someday... I'm sure of it! (soothes Olga) Don't cry Olga... it will get better! Olga (snappy): When... in another eight years!? When we're all old and gray!? (wipes her eyes) I just want to go home... is that too much to ask!? Maria: I know how you feel Olga... sweetie we all know because we feel that way too! You're exhausting yourself... you should rest! Tatiana: I agree with Mashka! Olga: I am tired... thank you for your help! Tatiana: That's what us sisters are here for! Olga (finally smiles): I know, I know! Tatiana: Rest... now! Olga: I will Governess!
Front door knocks... Nicholas (answers): Yes, can I help you? Kole:
TBC... Scene continues with Kole introducing herself and mentioning that somehow she felt drawn to the Governor's House! Poor Olga, she just wants to go home! Things are getting interesting!
Kole: Hello, my name is Kathryn Munro. Can I come in? Nicholas: Why? Kole: Because I was drawn here. Please, I won't stay long. Nicholas: Okay, Miss Munro. Follow me. The enter the living room and soon the family gathers, curious. When Alexei and Kole see each other. Kole: IT'S HIM! Alexei: IT'S HER! Both faint. Alexandra: Alexei! Tatiana: It's okay, Mama, he landed on the couch. That should lessen the impact. Maria: What was all that about? Anastasia: I don't know, but the young woman is coming around. Miss? Are you okay? Kole: I'm... fine. It's just that.... Olga: What? Kole: I've been having dreams. Points to Alexei. In the dreams, he's my husband. Alexandra: That can't be. We've never met you until now. Kole: Like I said, it's a dream. We're married, and we do stuff together. Nicholas: Well, we know that can't happen, our son is hemophiliac. He has to be careful. Kole: Shakes head. No, he can't be. Tatiana: Excuse me. Kole: Looks at Tatiana in confusing. Dr. Malama. Tatiana: What did you call me? Kole: That's your name, isn't it. Your husband's name is.. Tatiana: Dimitri Malama. Kole: Yeah, that's it. Tatiana: That can't be. Dimitri Malama was killed in 1919, in the last days of the civil war. Kole: But that's wrong. Tatiana: If only. Alexei wakes up. Alexei: Kole? Kole: Yes, wait, you called me Kole. That's my nickname, but I never said it. Alexei: In my dreams, you're my wife. Kole: And you're my husband. Alexandra: Look, I don't know what's going on here, young lady, but you better leave. You're upsetting my family. Kole: Maria, Anastasia, Olga.. Wait, I know all your names. Anastasia: Duh! We're the Imperial Family. Olga: You mean we used to be. Tatiana: Not now, Olga. Nicholas begins to ease Kole towards the door. Kole: As she is being led out. Listen to me, all of you! This is not supposed to be how it is! This is wrong, don't you all understand. Don't ask me how I know this, but I do. THIS IS WRONG! Alexandra: That is one disturbed young woman...
Alexei: Why did you go and do that for!? Alexandra: Baby, dear... that woman is confused! She could be mentally insane! Alexei: Hello... did you hear what i said earlier? Nicholas: Alexei... it was only a dream! Alexei: Yeah but she said she had a (emphasizes) dream too! Olga: She could've just said that to get our attention Alexei! Alexei: Something tell me that she didn't! Nicholas (Alexei gets up): Alexei where are you going? Alexei: I'm going after her... I feel as if I have to talk to her! (looks to three guards) I know you guys have to come with me unfortunately! Guard 1: We do! Nicholas (Alexandra gasps): Let him go Alix... he has three guards with him to protect him! Alexandra: But if she tries something... tries to hurt him! Nicholas: Something tells me she won't! (Alexandra gasps again) Now what? Alexandra: That dream we had... about a very close friend that felt like she was part of our family... Nicholas (Alix shakes her head): Something tells me that isn't her! There was something... how do you say it... eccentric about this woman! Alexandra: Hmm... perhaps we'll know if we see her? Nicholas: Perhaps!
In their room... Tatiana (sees Olga watching through the window): Olga, what are you doing? Olga: I'm just keeping an eye out on our brother... he's just recovering from his recent attack and i don't want anything to happen to him again! Tatiana: I know, i do not want anything to happen to him either! He will be fine... I can just feel it! Maria: You know... that was odd! Tatiana (turns to look at her on her bed): What was? Maria: That woman... she called you Dr. Malama! I don't know where her mind is... but everyone knows women aren't allowed to be doctors! That and that guy you liked is sadly gone... I just hope she didn't upset you by bringing him up! Tatiana: Weirdly enough... she did not actually upset me!
On the street as Kole is walking away... Alexei: Mrs. Munroe... (knows he has to say it) KOLE! Kole (turns around):
TBC... Scene continues with Alexei and Kole talking about their dream(s)! Poor Tatiana... in this world he lost the will to live thinking she was dead!
Alexei: Miss Munro. KOLE! Kole: Turns around. You came after me. Alexei: I had to. Listen, is there somewhere we can go where we can talk. Kole: There is a cafe nearby. Alexei: Let's go. Gestures to the soldiers. Never mind them. They have to keep an eye on me.
And so...
Alexei: Okay, in the dream I had, you're not from this time. Kole: Ever hear of the Bermuda Triangle? Alexei: Yes, I have. It's... You mean.. Kole: Yes, I was victim of it. I'm from the year 2071. When I crashed here, I was found by the inhabitants of Bellerophon City. Alexei: I've heard of them. Kole: They're from the future too, although from about eight years before me. They crashed here in 1908. Alexei: The Siberian Fireball! Kole: Yes, it was them. Alexei: It's just like the dream. Only.. Kole: In the dream, I ended up at the Medical Center. It's run, was run, by your sister, Dr. Tatiana Malama. Alexei: You called her Dr. Malama when you saw her. Kole: In the dream, she nursed me back to health, and then, after, I came to live with you all at Ani... Ani.. Alexei: Anichkov Palace? Kole: Yes, we lived there with your sisters, their husbands, and children. Alexei: But my sisters are all single. Kole: I know. That is why I said this is wrong, Alexei. Alexei: What's wrong? Kole: Everything. Your family is not supposed to be here, you're supposed to be cured. Alexei: Cured, of hemophilia. That's not possible. Kole: Well, in the dream, you're cured when I meet you. Alexei: How? Kole: There is another woman who lives with us. She is a family friend, I can barely make her out in my mind. Alexei: Me too. Kole: As I said, in the dream, we're married. And.. Alexei: And? Kole: I'm pregnant, with our child. Alexei: Our child... Kole: I know, it sounds incredible. But I feel this is more than a dream, Alexei. Alexei: I'll say since we both had it. Kole: Something happened, Alexei, I don't know what or how. I just know that all this is wrong, this is not the lives we're supposed to be living. You, me, your family, this is not supposed to be happening. Alexei: Then what has happened? Kole: I don't know. Alexei: Listen, I have to be getting back. Are you staying in Tobolsk. Kole: Yes, at a nearby hotel. Alexei: Good, I'd like to meet again. Kole: Smiles. I'd like that too.
So, Alexei heads back to Governor's House..
Olga (first one Alexei meets): You disappeared from the house! Alexei: I saw you watching Olga! It's okay... the guards were there! Olga: So, what happened? Alexei: We... (the others enter) I have so much to tell you! I don't think that woman's crazy! I have the same gut feeling she does... that something's wrong here! Nicholas: We're safe here... nothing is wrong! Alexei: Papa? Nicholas: Yes Alexei? Alexei: Remember how you and Mama keep mentioning an unknown woman? Tatiana: We four have discussed it too... what about her? Alexei: Kole and i are remembering her too! She told me so many interesting things! Tatiana: Like what? Alexei: For starters Dmitri Malama's alive... you and him are married and have five children! Tatiana: Five!? Alexei: Yeah! Olga, you marry that guy you liked... Mitya i think you called him? Olga: Golden Mitya... as in Dmitri Chahk-Baghov? Alexei: Yeah and you have two children and one on the way! Maria: What about us two? Alexei: Yeah... about that? Maria (he pauses): What!? (he doesn't answer at first) What is it!? Tell us! Alexei: Do you remember Ivan Skorokhodov Mashka? Maria: I'll never forget that day! (gasps) That isn't who I... Alexei: Yes and it turns out you have four children though one is apparently adopted! (Maria shivers) What is it? Maria: That baby girl who's mother was killed by that Moscow Ripper... i just get the feeling that who you're talking about! Alexei: Interesting! Nastya falls for another Special Purpose House Guard named Ivan Kleschev! Anastasia: You're kidding!? Alexei: One child and one on the way! Nicholas: Your mother and I would never allow you to marry Bolsheviks! Alexei: But you do... apparently they aren't Bolsheviks anymore! Alexandra: What about this woman? Alexei: She's unclear to Kole and me too! Alexandra: Strange! Nicholas: Where is this woman... Kole... living? Alexei: She's going to stay at the hotel here in Tobolsk! It turns out the Bermuda Triangle is real... she's from 2071! Speaking of.. Tatiana does become a great doctor who owns her own center! Tatiana: Really now? Alexei: Really! Who do you think was supposed to treat Kole's injuries when she crashed here? Tatiana: I was? Alexei: That was what she said! By the way... Alexandra: What is it Alexei? Alexei: When I was returning I saw a woman across the street wearing sunglasses and she was watching me return inside... she was wearing a black leather jacket too! Nicholas (goes and opens the door): I don't see anyone across the street! Alexei: That's the other thing... before i opened the door I looked back at her and she nodded at me! But when I turned my head to to reach the doorknob and turned back to look at her... she was gone! It was like she was there one minute and gone the next! Nicholas: That's not possible son! Alexei: Well it's not possible that I'm hemophilia free either but apparently in the same dream me and Kole both had... I am! Nicholas: Something isn't right here! Alexandra: I know Nicky, i feel it to!
Next day, they all go to visit Kole...
TBC... scene continues when they go and they visit Kole to get more information and they become friends just like in the "real world"! I wonder who that woman in black with the shades was? I know of course... and you should too! Will everything be set right soon? Find out!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 8:57:51 GMT -5
Kole: Alexei, you're back. Alexei: Yes, and I brought company. Shows her the rest of the family. Can we come in? Kole: Sure. Steps aside and they all enter. Nicholas: Young lady... Kole: Call me Kole. You all do in... Well, you know. Nicholas: Very well.... Kole. That does sound familiar. Anastasia: Looks at Kole. Katerina Feodorovna. Olga: What? Anastasia: I had another dream last night. In it, Kole here took that name when she converted to the Russian Orthodox Church. She had to do it... Kole: So I could marry Alexei. Yes, that's right. Alexei: As I said, we're married there. Kole is pregnant with our child. Alexandra: This mysterious woman again. Olga: Okay, is anyone else getting seriously freaked out here? Tatiana: Olga, calm down. Maria: To Kole. So, I don't have twenty children. Kole: Laughs. No, just four. To Anastasia. In my dream last night, you just had twin girls. Anastasia: I had that same dream! I can't remember their names though. Nicholas: This is very bizarre. Dreams are not usually remembered with such clarity and detail. Kole: I have an idea. When I was little, I loved science fiction. Alexei: And. Kole: Well, what I think has happened, although I can't confirm it, of course, is that reality has been altered somehow. Maybe those dreams we're all having are not dreams, but glimpses into our real lives, I mean the lives we're supposed to be living. Olga: That sounds... Kole: I know how it sounds, but can you offer any other explanation as to how I can know so much about you all. Maria: That is true. The incident with the birthday cake that Ivan brought me. That never came out. Kole: There's more. Looks at Olga. You're going to become Heir to the throne. Olga: Me!? That's crazy! We're not in power anymore, and besides, only men can rule Russia. Kole: Not in that other reality, the laws that said only men could rule.. Nicholas: The Pauline Laws. Kole: Yes, they were scrapped. Nicholas: So I'm still Tsar. Kole: Yes, but not an autocrat. You became a Constitutional Monarch. Alexandra: Like the British. Kole: Exactly. By the time I met you all, the people had forgiven you for the past. Anastasia: Now that would be nice. Nicholas: Kole, I think you should come back to the Governor's House with us. Clearly something is going on here, and hopefully, you can help us find answers...
As they head back when they see someone... Alexei: There she is! Olga (they all turn to look across the street): The woman with the shades and jacket! Tatiana (gasps): Look, she is taking of her shades! Nicholas (you can clearly see the woman's face): That's the Mystery Woman! Maria: I have to talk to her! Alexandra: Maria! Nicholas: Let her go... she was always the one that liked conversing with people!
They all watch as Maria goes over, the woman just stands there watching her come and her shades are back on... Maria: Hello! (the woman just nods) I'm Maria! Woman: I know! Maria: Oh right... of course you would! Who are you? Woman: You aren't ready yet! Maria: Me or... (woman nods towards the rest of the family) you mean all of us? (woman nods) What aren't we ready for? (woman doesn't answer) Can you at least give us your name? (woman shakes head) This may sound strange but you seem very familiar to me and my family... as if we're supposed to know you! Woman: You are... I must go for now! Maria (woman starts to turn and walk away): Wait! (woman stops but doesn't turn back around) Where are you staying... I'm sure it would be not be a problem if you stayed with us if you have no place to go! Woman: Thank you for your hospitality Maria but I have a place! Go and rejoin your family... and your sister in law! Maria: Sister in law? (woman nods towards Kole) Oh right... but that's just a dream! Woman: Is it? Maria (woman starts walking again): What does that mean? (woman doesn't stop this time) Hold on for a second! (She gets around the corner where the woman turns only to find...) She's gone!
Maria returns inside... Olga: Who is she? Maria: She wouldn't give her name but she says we're supposed to know her! But she says we aren't ready yet? Tatiana: Ready... for what? Maria: She wouldn't say much but she called Kole here our sister in law though! Olga (Kole nods and Olga just shakes her head): Come on... these are only dreams! Maria: That's what I said... she replied with "is it?" Olga: What's that supposed to mean? Maria: That's just it, she wouldn't answer! She just went on her way again without stopping! That's the strangest part though! Nicholas: What is strange? Maria: You saw how i ran after her right? Alexei: Right! Maria: She had turned the corner... Olga: Oh yeah... that's strange! Maria: Quiet Olga! No, what's strange is that when I turned that very corner... she was nowhere to be seen! It's as if she just vanished like a ghost or something! Olga (laughs sarcastically): A ghost? Mashka there's no such thing! (Tatiana mildly gasps and clutches her left leg) Tatiana, are you alright? Tatiana (sighs): I am now... I just felt a small twinge in my leg as if it had broken but it was only for a couple seconds! I almost felt as if i fell down the stairs or something breaking my leg! More so... I did not just fall because actually I was pushed! Olga: What does that have to do with the existence of ghosts!? Tatiana: I do not know! You really need to curb your temper you know that? Maria (Olga shivers): Is someone walking over your grave now? Olga: Yeah! It's just when Tatiana told me i needed to curb my temper... I had the strangest feeling that I had! Anastasia: You... curbing your temper? That would be a sight to see! Olga: I know... we all know my temper is terrible! Tatiana: I will not comment... I have had to put up with it for 29 years already! Olga: See what I mean? Tatiana (looks out the window): There she is again!
TBC... by the time OTMA go out to see her she's POOF gone again!
Maria: Well, she's not there now. Anastasia: Who is she? Kole: A leopard. Alexei: What? Kole: In the dreams, she turned into a leopard. We were in Poland, at some lodge. Sp..Sp... Nicholas: Spala? Kole: Yeah, that's what it's called. Nicholas: We used to have a lodge there called that. You mean we got it back. Kole: I guess you did. Anyway, while we were there, that woman turned into a leopard. Olga: Right, she turned into a leopard. Tatiana: Olga... Olga: Tatiana, this is nuts! What is going on? Alexandra: That is what we're trying to find out. Anastasia: I'm remembering another dream. We were all out on the Standart, when a storm hit. We were stuck on an island. Kole: Like Gilligan's Island. Everyone looks at her. I'll explain later. Anastasia: Anyway, that woman came to rescue us on the Polar Star. She was very ill at the time, and she got Double Pneumonia. Maria: Like I did. Anastasia: Yeah, it was touch and go. Tatiana: But I took care of her and she lived. Olga shudders. Tatiana: What is it, Olga? Olga: In a dream I had, we had a terrible fight, worse than any we had before. We vowed to never speak to each other again. That woman helped us, she switched our minds. Tatiana: Yes, I remember that dream too. It helped us make up. Kole: You all, the dreams are becoming more real. So I don't think they are dreams. Anastasia: You said they were glimpses into the lives were supposed to be having. Kole: Yes. Anastasia: Well, if what you say is true, then I want that other life back. Maria: Me too. Tatiana: I get to be a doctor, count me in. Olga: Well, anything is better than this. Alexei: If I'm hemophilia free, and have a great wife. Looks at Kole. Ditto. Nicholas: So, how do we get those other lives back. Alexandra: I don't know, Nicky. But I hope we can..
Olga: We just have to figure out how! Tatiana (looks out window): A leopard! Olga: Amur leopard... their native habitat is here in Siberia! (Maria shivers) Now what do you remember? Maria: Kole just said that the mystery woman turned into a leopard at Spala right? (Kole nods) What if this is what she talked about? Olga: I don't believe it! Tatiana: Believe it Olga! Nicholas: Now she's a Siberian Husky... also native to Siberia here! Anastasia (shivers): Children of the Empire! Alexandra: Now why does that name sound familiar? Tatiana: I do not know Mama... but it sounds familiar to me too! Alexandra: Oh I only wish that we could remember her!
A Flash happens and OTMA are standing in the foyer of Anichkov Palace... Tatiana: Whoa! I just had a very weird dream! Olga: As did I! LP (look to each other): Us too! Tatiana (sees her Dmitri and runs to him almost knocking him back with her hug): Oh Dmitri... you aren't dead! Dmitri M (confused): No... and I have you to thank for that! I'm glad you came back into my life when you did! Tatiana: I feel the same about you! I had the weirdest dream... Woman's Voice: No it wasn't a dream! OTMA (turn and are shocked to see Sam sitting on the stairs): SAM! Sam (quickly gets up): Oh no... oh... GAHH! (she gets pounced on) I missed you guys too! Olga: What happened to us? Sam: Ask your mother! Tatiana (her cell goes off): Speaking of... Mama? Alexandra (voice): I had the weirdest dream... although i don't remember sleeping! Tatiana: We were in Tobolsk and Papa was never returned to the throne! Also... Alexei was still a hemophiliac! Alexandra (voice): You too? Tatiana: All of us... except Sam for some weird reason! Alexandra (voice): I know... it was as if Sam never came into our lives! Sam: That's because in that reality i didn't! I found out what was going on so i paid a little visit to see if you were all learning a little something... like how everything would be different if i was never here! Olga: Oh, it was different alright! Put her on speakerphone Tatiana! Tatiana: Olga wishes for me to put you on speakerphone, is that alright Mama? Alexandra (voice): Go ahead dear! Olga (Tatiana does so): What did you do!? Alexandra: Olga!? What on earth called for that remark!? Olga: Apparently whatever happened... happened because of something you did or said! We asked Sam and she said to ask you! Tatiana: Olga stop it! (sighs) Mama, what do you remember doing or saying before we were placed in some sort of alternate reality? Alexandra: I was talking with your father about Sam! The last thing I remember saying was that perhaps it would have been better if she had never come... then I awoke and I was back in Tobolsk at the Governor's Mansion! Sam: That right there! I know what the elders did now! Remember how you guys watched It's a Wonderful Life last Christmas i think it was? (OTMA nod) That's what they did to you! (to Alix) You said that perhaps it would be better if i never showed up... so they decided to show you what it would be like! Olga: Well now we know... We live in Tobolsk and are still hated by the people! If it hadn't been for you... everything would be upside down and... Maria (finishes it for her) And just plain weird! Alexandra (sighs, voice): Sam? Sam: I'm here Alix! Alexandra: Can you ever forgive me for being so stubborn? Sam: Of course I can! The removal of the corsets... it's going to take time and we understand that! Like i told Tatiana here... no one will make you destroy your corsets because that's a decision you can only make for yourself! I'm just glad you all learned something and are home again! Alexandra: So am I dear... i need to rest my headache is returning again! Sam: Alright Alix! Take care! Alexandra: I will and thank you! Maria (everyone says their goodbyes and Tatiana hangs up): Well that went well... (looks to clock) I should get a quick dinner going! Sam: Agreed... now doesn't it feel better that you can cook again? Maria: It does, it really, really does!
TBC... Everything is back normal thank goodness! Alix and Tatiana are still not ready to part with their corsets... quite frankly i don't think Alix ever will be ready! Not to worry, Alix is just fine!
Soon, Alexei and Kole arrive...
Alexei: We just have a dream.. Tatiana: It wasn't a dream. Kole: It wasn't. Tatiana: No, apparently Mama wondered what our lives would be like without Sam. That is what we were shown. Maria: Yeah, it was an.. Kole: Alternate reality, like that episode of Star Trek where Spock had a beard. Everyone looks at her. I'll explain later. Anastasia: Sounds interesting. How many of these realities could there be? Kole: Infinite. Just imagine. Alexei: So there could be one where the Bolsheviks won. Kole: Yes, there could be. Olga: I don't even want to think about that. Tatiana: Yes, they would have murdered us all. Kole: Well, it is just a theory. Alexei: Anyway, we're back. Looks like Mama was taught a lesson. Maria: Anyway, I'm going to check on the children. OTMA head off to check on their respective children. Kole: I'm heading for the kitchen. Alexei: Hunger cravings? Kole: Yeah. Alexei: I'll come along.
In the kitchen...
Alexei: Kole, it seemed to me that in that dream, or reality, or whatever it was, you seemed more aware of it than us. At first at least. Kole: Well, maybe these psychic powers of mine have something to do with it. Alexei: Could be. I'm just glad everything is back to normal. Kole: smiles. Me too.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:00:42 GMT -5
Anastasia and Ivan K. are talking... Anastasia: Sam really opened my eyes today. I can't believe that's what would have happened to us! I would never had married you and had our children! Ivan: I'm glad we have Sam... (smiles) because of us and our children. (kisses her) You know, I once asked Sam what would have happened had you and your family and servants had all been killed? She gave me one of those dream sequences too. (starts going into storytelling mode) It was July 16, 1918, and i was at the Ipatiev House. All the guards and captives were there and everyone had just gone to bed, and I was driving a car to the Ipatiev House. I had been told before that it was to be used for a "special purpose", but I did not get the morbid joke at the time. When I arrived and got situated, it was sometime around midnight. Yurovsky gathered up all the other executioners and left me and Comrade Derabin to kick around dome dust. We waited outside, for almost an hour, until we could hear multiple feet entering the cellar. We were by the cellar window, and peered into it. There was you and everyone else, you holding Jemmy and your sisters carrying bags or a pillow. You father carried Alexei, and Demidova carried a pillow. Your mother said something, I could not hear through the glass. Two chairs were brought in, and your mother sat in one, Alexei the other. I could see your sister Tatiana behind your mother. Yurovsky walked in and read something off a paper, your father turned to Alexei and then turned back. Yurovsky shot him and instantly I knew what was next. The others started to shoot, and the room filled with toxic smoke. I could not see anymore, and was in agony. I did not show it, for fear of the Comrade next to me to report me for torture. I heard screams, but didn't know who it was. When the smoke cleared those animals came back in. Only the Tsar, Tsarina, and male servants were dead. Maria rushed to the storeroom doors trying to open them when Ermakov shot her in the leg making her fall! I saw one of the men attempt to shoot your brother, then Ermakov tried to bayonet him... when that failed Yurovsky fired two shot into his head killing him. I saw Yurovsky and that horrid Ermakov go after Olga and Tatiana next and your sisters screamed and huddled together. When they started to stand, Yurovsky shot Tatiana and Ermakov then shot Olga. Then they went after you and Maria who was only injured in the leg. Ermakov grabbed Maria and tried to stab her with his bayonet, but she would not die... so he shot her in the head. I tried to look away, but I couldn't because Ermakov went after you and tried to bayonet you too but you tried fighting back and since the bayonet wasn't working he shot you in the head as well. I heard Demidova screaming that God had saved her... Ermakov attacked her and bayoneted her making her fall silent. I could only hope you died instantly. When everyone seemed to be dead and were about to be loaded on to the truck, a figure in one of the sheets you were being put in woke up and screamed. It was your sister Maria, and Ermakov started hitting her in the face with the butt of his revolver. She was silent and you coughed up some blood and then were silent too! I wanted to cry, because then I knew you were dead. Anastasia: That's horrible! That's what Sam told us when she had to help Olga get rid of those demons of hers. Ivan: It was. I won't ever forget it, not the shots, bodies or screams. I'm just glad I don't have to live it. Anastasia: I am too. (hugs him) Want to go get some food? Ivan: But you're not pregnant anymore, you just ate! Anastasia: Yeah, but I don't ever want to leave you after that story. (shudders) Also, dinner was three hours ago, I need my late night snack. Ivan (smiles): Okay, a late night snack does sound good!
They walk down to the kitchen, heading towards the fridge. Meanwhile, Tatiana and Olga are talking... Tatiana: You know Olga, I was just thinking. Olga: About what Tatiana? Tatiana: About the war, and our lives. Olga: Which one, World War One or Two? Tatiana: World War One, and how we were nurses. Olga: I was too actually. Tatiana: I always thought about writing a book about it, but never even got a head start. Olga: Really now? That would be cool to write a book about it. Tatina: It does seem pretty cool. Who knows, I just might write it one day! I always wanted to be a doctor or at least someone helping others, but it was forbidden to be one because I'm a woman yet look at me now... I have my own hospital, and my own job as a doctor. Olga: Indeed you do, (emphasis) Goddess of the Romanov Family! Tatiana: Will you people quit calling me that?! I swear I may just ducktape Dmitri's mouth! Olga: Don't worry, you'll come to love it! Tatiana: (sarcastic) Sure I will. (thinks about it, then laughs) Okay, maybe I might. Olga: Exactly! Tatiana (mumbles): I doubt it! Olga: What? Tatiana: Nothing! Olga: That's what I thought!
* From Talya, edited and proofread and expanded by RHB It's been almost a week... Alexei (finds Sam sitting on the steps): Hey! Sam (turns to him sitting beside her): Hey! Alexei: Something on your mind? Sam: Yeah... your mother! Alexei: Mama will come around! Sam: Yeah, i doubt it! Have you noticed she's not speaking to me? Alexei: Mama's kind of like Grandmother was... she has her set views! Sam: This isn't the Victorian Era anymore... why can she just see that? Alexei (shrugs): Like I said... she has her views set and doesn't want to change them! She's accepted some things... like foodfights for example! Remember how she reacted the first time? Sam (laughs): Oh yeah... your mother threw a fit about it almost! Alexei: Exactly! But by the time the second one came around... she started it which took us all by surprise! Sam: I do remember! Alexei: I guess though that there are some things that she just isn't going to as willingly accept! For example, Mama may most likely never accept the Tango as a proper dance! Sam (sighs): I know... I just wish her silent treatment would stop already! Alexei: It will... you two just need to talk! Sam: Yeah... good luck on that! I'm going to see what everyone else is up to! Alexei: Alright... you do that while i go see Kole! Sam: Sure thing!
BP Room... Olga (hears a knock): Come in! (looks up from her book) Oh... hi! Sam: Hey! (nods towards the book) What are you reading now? Olga: Take a guess! Sam (laughs as Olga shows her the cover which you can clearly see say Les Miserables): You and that damn book! Wait didn't you read that again like some time ago? Olga (nods rather proudly): Yes and i just started it for a third time now! Sam: You really liked that book didn't you? Olga: I've always found the story fascinating! Sam: One of these days... Olga: What? Sam: I ought to bring you to see a show of it! Olga: You mean that musical that will be made in the future? Sam: Yes, that one! Olga: That would be splendid... (grins) can we go? Sam: Eventually... for now you're still stuck with that book! Olga (goes back to reading): Alright then! Sam: Where's the doc? Olga: You missed her... she just went into work for the night! Sam: Ah, i see! Your other sisters? Olga: Maria's in the kitchen cooking dinner and i think the imp is in the nursery! Sam: Alright then!
TBC... It will be dinnertime soon! Uh-oh Alix and Sam aren't even agreeing to disagree it seems... not that she's not happy Sam's around, she just doesn't approve of some of the modern things Sam has "done"!Dinner time... Alexei: Kole, you sure are packing away a lot of food. Kole: Hunger cravings. Tatiana: That's a good sign. Believe me, I had them too, a LOT of them. Maria: Of course, you always had more than one baby! Anastasia: Hey, me too, remember. Maria: Yeah, you took us by surprise. Anastasia: Not as surprised as I was. Olga: I wish Mama would stop giving Sam the silent treatment. We're talking about children, none of them would have existed without Sam. Tatiana: According to that dream, or whatever that was. It sure got a good point across. Kole: Well, I am glad that I became part of your family. Maria: Yeah, I was just thinking of something. Kole: What? Maria: Well, for a long time, my sisters and I were known as OTMA. Kole: The first initial of your names. Maria: Yes, then Sam became part of our family. Not in blood, but in spirit. So we added her initial, and it became OTMAS. Well, Kole, you are part of the family now too. Our sister in law. Kole: You want to add my initial. Maria: Yeah, OTMASK. Anastasia: OTMASK. That's cool, I like it. Tatiana: Me too. Kole is silent.Alexei: Kole? Are you okay? Kole: Just a little choked up. I'm honoured. Maria: OTMASK it is then, or OTMAASK, if you include Alexei. Dimitri M: Hey, how come we guys don't get something like that. Dimitri C-B: Well, maybe we can. Ivan K: DDII? Ivan S: Nah, too hard to pronounce. Ivan K: Then how about DIID? Dimitri C-B: That sounds better. Anastasia: OTMAASK and DIID? Interesting. Tsarskoe Selo... Nicholas: So, Alix. Alexandra: What? Nicholas: How long are you going to avoid talking to Sam? Alexandra: Nicky, I just can't approve of what she did. Nicholas: She showed us what our lives would have been like without her. Alexandra: Oh don't get me wrong, I'm grateful she is part of our lives. But getting rid of the corsets.. Nicholas: And that's a bad thing? Alexandra: Well.. Nicholas: This isn't your grandmother's time anymore. Alexandra: I know, and I have made some changes. Like our trip to McDonald's. The Russian people don't see me as some kind of big snob anymore. However... Nicholas: What? Alexandra: It's going to take me a while longer to let go of a few things. Nicholas: So, you will talk to Sam again? Alexandra: Yes, just give me time. OTMASK is Natalie's (Talya) idea
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:01:47 GMT -5
Alexandra: Not to mention that awful Tango! Nicholas: I thought you had let that go! Alexandra: Not entirely Nicky! I may not say anything about it to Tatiana anymore... but that doesn't mean i approve! It's corruptible actions like showing her such a dance... nor can i forgive the change she made in Tatiana! Tatiana knew where her responsibilities once lied, how to behave even... Nicholas: Alix.. Alexandra: No Nicky... Tatiana has changed and I don't like it! Nicholas: I know, i know... her obeying your every wish is what you're used to! However, that was when she was still a child... Tatiana isn't a child anymore my dear! Alexandra: I know... (sighs) but that still doesn't make things right!
Anichkov Palace... Olga (Sam enters): Hey! Sam: Hey! Tatiana: We have two new initials now! Sam: Really? Maria: Yeah and the guys have their own group signature now too! Sam: Well? Maria: We are now OTMAASK (pronounced ot-mask) and the guys are (pronounced Did) DIID or of course D, I, I, D! Sam: That's so cool! Let me guess Alexei and Kole? Anastasia: Yep! Sam: Neat! Tatiana: We've also been talking about that event we recently went through! Sam: Ah yes, the Wonderful Life scenario? Olga: Yeah, that one! Sam: So how did it feel? No medical degree, no center (smiles at Tatiana) no (playfully gasps) Tango? Olga: Good point... back then you wouldn't have even thought of the tango! Sam (turns to Olga): Oh like I forgot about you! Let's not forget... there'd be no anger management now would there? Although you wouldn't have to worry about... dare I say it... (playfully gasps again) getting flipped over a cossacks shoulder! (LP giggle) Don't you forget... you'd still have to be wearing those corsets so I wouldn't be laughing! Maria (her and the imp both stop laughing): Ooh... good point! Sam: Don't forget there wouldn't be any leopards or huskies roaming about sometimes either! Anastasia: Yeah, that would be so uncool! Sam: Although... the Goddess of the Romanov Family would be without her title! Tatiana: That would be a bad thing? OTMAA/Sam: YES! Olga: Don't forget Felix would still be alive and possibly causing trouble... heaven forbid! Sam: Ohh good one! You wouldn't know of Rooftop tennis either! Olga: Yeah... and I love Rooftop tennis too! Sam: We know! Tatiana: Just think that future we saw... it would have never existed! Sam: Exactly! (looks to the guys coming in) I'll see you guys later! Maria: Alright! Ivan S (Sam winks at him, he mutters to the guys) Let's do this! Dmitri M: You do know... Mashka will kill you for this right? Ivan S: I know... but she'll want to kill Sam for it even more! Dmitri C-B: Good point! Guys (silently): BREAK! Maria (as the guys come over): What were you guys planning over there? Ivan S: Oh nothing... Malama hit the lights and other Dmitri hit that button! Maria: Oh no!
Ivan S does "Earth Angel" by the penguins... totally getting Maria all red! Occasionally she tries to get away and he stops her! After... Ivan S (goes and kisses her): That my dear... is exactly how i feel about you! Maria (seriously red): Ivan... you are so dead! Ivan S (points towards the door): Not as dead as someone else will be probably! Maria: Who? (they look to the door to see Sam standing there) YOU... you are so going to get it! Sam (laughs as she applauds): That was wonderful... and thanks for letting them know that i helped! Ivan S: Helped? You introduced us to the song! Maria: Oh you... Sam (smiles right at Maria): Bring it on Angel Girl! Maria: Oh you'll see just how angelic i can be very soon! Sam: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Maria: Yeah, yeah, yeah is right! (turns to Anastasia) Imp... get her! Anastasia: Gladly! Sam (runs out the door): Oh dear!
TBC... Oh Poor Mashka! Uh-oh Maria's just called Prank War II (pun on WW1)! We all know whatever the imp does to her... Sam will get her back I'm sure!
Alexei and Kole's apartment, later...
Alexei: Yikes, another prank war. Kole: I still remember the last one. That pie in my hair. Alexei: Maybe it's a good thing we don't live there full time anymore. Kole: Yeah, we're out of the line of fire here.
Anichkov Palace..
Maria: Nastya, what are you giggling about. Anastasia: you know how Sam likes whipped cream in her coffee. Maria: And... Anastasia: I switched it for shaving cream. Sam: From the kitchen. ANASTASIA!! Anastasia: And it begins.
Tatiana's Center, an hour later, Tatiana and Kole are in Tatiana's office...
Kole: So, how am I? Tatiana: You're fine Kole. Kole: What's going on back at the palace. Tatiana: Nastya put shaving cream into Sam's coffee. Sam has vowed revenge. Kole: I can imagine. Spots a framed certificate on the wall. What's that? Tatiana: That's the Red Cross Certificate I got when I finished nursing training in the last war. It led to all this. Kole: I can see why it has a place of honour here. Tatiana: Yes, although.. Kole: What? Tatiana: It's Mama, she is proud of me, but part of her still wants the old Tatiana. Kole: How you used to be. Tatiana: Yes. However, that Tatiana is gone, and she's not coming back.
Back at the palace.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:02:48 GMT -5
Anastasia (pouring something into a bottle): This will teach her! Maria: Don't you think this is going a little too oh i don't know.... far? Putting hair dye in her shampoo doesn't seem like a good idea. Anastasia: Did you really just say that Mashka? Besides, you unleashed me on her, and there has to be a minimum of 3 days of pranking before you can all me off! Maria: I never signed or knew anything of the sort! Anastasia: I know, it's a new policy I invented for my profession. (hands a giant book, at least 1/2 thick, to Maria) Enjoy! Maria: Okay, there is a menu of tricks on the front page, did you really have to put that in? Anastasia: (looks at Maria in mock horror) Why of course! How else are you supposed to personalize your revenge? See page 178 for more info. Maria: (turns to page, and is surprised) You made packages?! The Tripping Package, The Swiping Package, The I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Package- Hey, what's that about? Anastasia: That's one of my favorites. It involves oil and butter on the floor of the opponents room. Ahh, good times. Maria: Oh my gosh. I live with a crazy person. Anastasia: Sam is pretty crazy isn't she? Maria: That isn't who I was talking about. Anastasia: Olga? Maria: Nope. Anastasia: Tatiana? Maria: Nope. Anastasia: The children? Maria: Nope. Anastasia: Our husbands? Maria: Okay, two crazy people, my Ivan and someone else. Anastasia: (snaps fingers) I have it! Maria: And who would that be? Anastasia: You! Maria: Gahh! (heads off to the kitchen) Anastasia: (Calls after her) Was it something I said?
Meanwhile, Natalie and Vlad are talking... Natalie: Have you seen any of the kitchen's oil or butter? Vlad: No, why? Natalie: It's gone missing, along with the whipped cream and some pie plates. Vlad: I saw Sam take out the whipped cream and take the pie plates. I think it has something to do with this prank war they have going on. Natalie: Seems like it too. (goes over to where they keep the potatoes) All the potatoes are missing! Vlad: (goes over and looks) They're gone aren't they! I'll go to the market and fetch some fresh ones. Natalie: Oh you don't have to do that, we can have them delivered. Vlad: I would rather go to the market. I don't want to get oil or butter or a pie plate on me. Natalie: on second though, that's a good idea. I'll go with you. (grabs her coat) Vlad: (holds open the door) Ladies first. Maria storms through the door Natalie: Oh hello Maria. Maria: Hello. Natalie: Me and Vlad are going to the market, do you want anything? Maria: I'm fine. Natalie: Okay then, goodbye. Maria: Bye.
* From Talya, edited and proofread and expanded by RHB
All of a sudden... Sam (voice): ANASTASIA! Maria (she sees Sam and gasps): Oh my god... she didn't!? Sam (her hair is purple): I noticed it after drying my hair! (snaps her fingers fixing her hair and of course her shampoo) She wants to play this game with me huh? Maria: Oh no... what are you going to do? Sam (snaps fingers): Here's what I'm going to do! Potatoes anyone? Anastasia (voice): SHE IS SO DEAD! Maria: What did you do? Sam: Oh you'll see! (the imp walks in) Fuming much are we? Anastasia: You... are so going to get it! Now I have to go change! Maria (Anastasia storms upstairs with... is that mashed potatoes on her dress): Oh my... Sam (Maria turns to her): Come and see! (they get to the imp's car) Open the door! Maria (does so to find a pie plate of mashed potatoes in the drivers seat): Unbelievable... you placed it there on purpose so that she'd sit right in it! Sam: I did! Now if you'll excuse me... I'm going upstairs! Maria: Sure... uh, what about that? Sam: Oh don't worry... (waves hand) it's gone now! Maria: That's good!
Sam gets upstairs and someones watching in a closet... Anastasia: Get me with food huh... we'll see how you like walking into your room! Sam (goes into her room and): Whoaaa! (she trips and hears laughter nearby) What the... (runs her finger along the floor) That feels like butter and... oil! Oh she's gonna get it now! (looks to the door) I hear you laughing at the door... (tries to get up but slips again) when I... (tries again and yes slips again) when I... (slips again) dammit! Oh when I get my hands on you... I'm gonna... whooa! (and she slips again) Just you wait! Anastasia (voice at the door): Gee... walk much? Sam: You just wait... oh you just wait! Anastasia (laughs): Oh I've been waiting! (Sam smiles, you see the Imp go to her room) GAHH! (she slips) What just.. happened? Sam (voice): What's the matter with you... are you having trouble walking now? (opens the door and peeks in) Two can play that "I can't believe it's not butter" game of yours! Anastasia (gasps): How did you know? (Sam holds up Anastasia's Prank Book) How did you get that? Sam: Mashka turned her back for one second and I snagged it! Now I made myself a cloned copy... so once again, two can play your little games imp! Have fun trying to get up! Anastasia: Oooh... (tries to get up and slips) it's on now! Sam: Oh I bet it is!
TBC... two can play the same game!
Kole and Alexei's apartment...
Alexei: How did your check up go? Kole: It went well. Alexei: I told you that there was nothing to worry about. Kole: i know, and I know this baby will be fine, but I just need to reassure myself from time to time. Tatiana is very good at what she does. I don't see why your mother has such an issue with her growing up. Alexei: Well, Kole, in the old days, Tatiana was very obedient of Mama. She never argued with her or did anything against her wishes. You have to understand, Kole, that back then we all lived very sheltered lives. We didn't see much of the world outside of Tsarskoe Selo. Why do you think the revolution took us by surprise? Kole: But surely your parents must have known, they must have seen. Alexei: I think they saw what they wanted to see, not what was really happening. Don't forget that Papa used to think that God ruled through him. You gonna go and tell "God" that he's messing up? Kole: No, I suppose not. Of course, I wasn't here back then. Alexei: And it's a good thing you weren't, Kole. Even if we had met, I would never have been allowed to marry you, because you're not royalty. My sisters would never have been permitted to marry their husbands for the same reason. Kole: Sounds very prejudiced to me. Alexei: In a way, it was. However, all that is gone now. Russia is a different place, and Papa and Mama have, for the most part, adjusted. However, it seems it will take Mama longer to adjust. However, it is sad in one way. Kole: Such as. Alexei: Mama and Tatiana are not as close as they once were, and until Mama can fully accept that Tatiana is fully grown and independent, I'm afraid that's how things are gonna stay.
Back at the palace...
Anastasia is replacing Sam's glass with a dribble glass. Anastasia: Chortles. Oh, here she comes. Wait until she tries to use this! Sneaks away as Sam enters the kitchen.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:03:56 GMT -5
Anastasia (sees Sam get a glass of water): This is going to be good! (Sam drinks from it without any issues) What? (Sam heads towards the door) I gotta get out of here! Olga (Anastasia comes in): You look shocked for some reason? Anastasia: Yeah, my plan didn't go over very well! Tatiana: Sam isn't even accidentally hurt is she!? Anastasia: Oh no... i would never go that far! It's an old fashioned prank... have you ever heard of a dribble glass? Olga: I may have! Anastasia: When the victim unknowingly takes a drink from the glass, there's an un-seeable slit in the glass so when they drink... Tatiana (knitting): It dribbles down the front of them? Anastasia (smiles): Exactly! Olga: So what's the problem? Anastasia: That's a good question! (looks around) I'm going to go find out! Tatiana: Alright... just remember to be careful! Anastasia: We always are... we wouldn't let it get too out of hand! Tatiana: I should hope not! Anastasia (goes into kitchen): Sometimes you should really test it out before using it! (pours some water) Let's see what the problem is! (water dribbles down her blouse) What the... (hears something near kitchen door) SAM! Sam (straight faced, comes in): You called for me? Anastasia: What did you do? Sam: Nothing... yet! Why? Anastasia (Sam smiles and turns and goes out the door): You... but I... but you... WHAT!? Sam (mutters as she walks): Try that old trick on me will you... nice try imp, nice try!
There's a knock at the front door... Maria (before Sam can say it): I'll get it! (opens door to see Alexei and Kole) Hey you two! Alexei: Hey, (looks around) is it safe? Maria: As far as I know yes! Sam (sees them): Hey, you know you don't really have to knock... this palace is still as much yours as it is ours! Alexei (smiles): We'll keep that in mind then! Sam: I'm going to go upstairs... good to see you guys! Alexei: You too! Sam (voice): IMP! Tatiana (and the others except Anastasia rush up): What happened... are you alright!? Sam: Yeah, but i wouldn't come any closer just yet! Maria: Why not? Sam: Come only a little closer and feel the floor! Maria (does so): She did it again! Olga: What? Maria: The "I can't believe it's not butter" trick! Tatiana: The what? Maria: The part of the floor where Sam slipped... it's covered with butter and oil making the floor slippery! One step and up you go! Tatiana: What if the children had walked on this floor!? Maria: Do you really think she'd put the children in harms way? (BP shakes heads) I didn't think so... she probably found a convenient time where she knew the children wouldn't come out! Then once Sam slipped... you and I both know Sam would just (Sam waves her hand) well do that and get rid of it! Olga: She has a good point... she would never risk the children's safety just to mess with Sam! Maria: Isn't that what I just said? Olga: Yeah, yeah, yeah... I'm the oldest so i said it better! (Sam laughs) What are you laughing about? Sam: Nothing! I was just remembering something...
FLASHBACK 1903, SAM AND OLGA ARE TALKING... Olga: Yes but Reuben was the eldest which is why he should have received the coat! Sam: But he didn't Olga! Olga: But he should have! Joseph was only the younger brother! It only makes sense! Sam: But he didn't! What makes sense? Olga: That Reuben should have gotten that coat because... he...was... the... oldest! You see siblings like me and Reuben are the oldest, the first! We're the ones who are supposed to be at the top! Not that i don't love my sisters but still... it's true! Sam: Olga! Olga: What about what David did to Goliath? Sam: What about it? Olga: He shouldn't have killed him! Goliath was older and bigger! Sam: Yes but Goliath was a villain! David didn't have a choice Olga! Olga: Oh but he did! He could have walked away! Sam (puts hands to her head): I give up! Olga... just because you're the oldest doesn't mean anything! Olga: It does! Sam: No, it doesn't! Olga: Believe me, it does! Sam: Believe me, it doesn't! Olga: It should though! Sam: But it doesn't! Why don't you go see what your sisters are up to? Olga: Alright... but still, the older... Sam: Olga! Olga: Okay, I'm done!
Present... Sam: I swear... I was about to scream! Olga: I may have been eight then... but I was right! Reuben still... Sam: Olga! Don't even start! Joseph got the damn coat so get over it! (Olga grins) What? Olga: I only did that on purpose... waiting for you to say something like that! Sam (sighs, shakes her head smiling): You would! Tatiana: Are you alright? Sam (gets up): Oh I'm fine, don't worry!
Market place... Vlad: Do you think we have enough potatoes? Natalia: Yeah I do! Here's hoping we don't have to come back tomorrow! Vlad: Here's hoping... (someone knocks into him to get past making him knock into Natalia making her drop some of the potatoes) I am so sorry! Natalia (kneels down to pick them up): That's alright... they have to be cleaned up anyhow! Vlad (kneels down): Here let me help you there! (they both reach for the last potato with Vlad's hand on top of Natalia's... they look at each other) I've never noticed how beautifully blue your eyes were! (Natalia bows her head blushing. He shakes his head) I'm sorry... I shouldn't have said... Natalia (she smiles at him): No, it's alright... thank you! Vlad: Would you like to go out to dinner sometime? Natalia: What? Vlad: Nothing, never mind! Natalia: Oh alright! By the way... I'd like that very much! Vlad: You heard me? Natalia (nods smiling): I did! Vlad: I'm afraid it won't be much... (his hand caresses hers which are both still on that potato) but it will be at least something! Natalia: At least! Vlad (removes his hand): Here, you were grabbing at it first! Natalia (picks it up): There we go... let's return! Vlad (motions): Ladies first! Natalia: Thank you! I have a better idea! Vlad: Yeah? Natalia: Why don't you come to my house tonight... it's just down the street from here actually! (Vlad sighs) What, was it something I said? Vlad (smiles): No it's just... i haven't had a home cooked meal in years! Natalia: I heard about your family... I'm sorry you lost them! Vlad (nods): I would be honored... say seven? Natalia: How about 6:30... seven IS dinner! Vlad: I'd love to! Natalia: Alright then!
TBC... Do we see sparks flying between Vlad and Natalia or is just me? Oh Olga!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:04:49 GMT -5
Little Alexandra: Mama, how come we never have to study? Tatiana: Oh, I don't know, we haven't found you a tutor, that's all. Little Alexandra: Can me and Dmitri and Victoria study? We all get very bored when we have nothing to do. Tatiana: What about the needlework I showed you and Victoria how to do? And the game your Papa taught Dmitri to play? Little Alexandra Me and Victoria keep pricking our fingers and Dmitri has no one to play with. Tatiana: It wouldn't be such a bad idea to start learning the basics of French and English. Or learning your history, and language. Did you know, me and your aunts kept using nursery language well into our 20s? Alexandra (voice): It's true, they couldn't speak like adults until they were almost 30. Tatiana (turns surprised): Mama! When did you get here? Why not call first, we could pick you up in the car! Alexandra: Just now, and your father drove us. Tatiana: He drove? Without a chauffeur? Well, way to go Papa! Alexandra: What are you two talking about? Tatiana: Little Alexandra here wants to learn! Her and her brother and sister too! I'm so proud of them! (starts to kiss the top of her daughter's head) Little Alexandra: (struggles to get out from under her) Mama! You're suffocating me! Tatiana: My bad Sweetie, J'en suis désolee! Did you understand that? Little Alexandra: Doesn't it mean I am very sorry? Alexandra (Tatiana squeaks and hugs her daughter, but doesn't kiss her again): Excited much? (winks at Tatiana) I was the same way when each of you stars to learn French. (smiles at thought) I wish I could live that over again. Tatiana: Now Mama, please don't turn into Papa just yet. Alexandra: (wipes a tear away and laughs) Where is he anyways? Tatiana: I don't know, try checking the kitchen, or the guest room. Alexei and Kole arrived not too long ago. Alexandra: Will do, thank you Tatiana. Tatiana (Alix leaves towards the kitchen, turns to her daughter): Now you, go and talk to your siblings, and I will talk to mine. Okay? Little Alexandra: Yes Mama.
Little Alix walks off to her room, camera follows and you see that Dmitri and Victoria are waiting in her room. Out of earshot of their parents... Dmitri: Well? Did it work? Are we going to be tutored? Little Alexandra: I'm not sure, but I think she might actually let us! Victoria: This calls for a victory dance!
The children hold hands and dance in a circle. Below them is Olga and her precious library Olga: Who is stomping up and down on my library ceiling?! Sam: Rooftop Tennis anyone? Olga: Why not? I've had a lot of stress lately? Sam: Doing what? You live in a palace, don't need a job, and can go anywhere you want! What could possibly stress you? Olga: The children. They've been acting out lately, and it has been tiring me out to the point of exhaustion. Sam: Sound familiar? You and your mother used to disagree a lot too! Olga: Ha, Ha... funny! That reminds me, I have to go by a present for Dmitri. He has been taking care of them for the last week and a half. What a sweetheart! (gets idea) Got to go, bye! Sam (watches Olga quickly go): Bye? (shakes head) What just happened?
* From Talya, edited and proofread and expanded by RHB
Sam (goes up): What's going on? Tatiana: My children wish to learn! Sam: That's great! Tatiana: Yes it is... but there is one problem though! Sam: What? Tatiana: Our tutors... they've all gone off in different directions right? Sam: Right! (as if a bulbs pops over her head) I have an idea! Tatiana: What? (Sam quickly exits) What!? Maria (enters): What's going on? Tatiana: The children wish to learn... well mine anyhow! Maria: But we haven't found any tutors for them yet! Tatiana (sighs): I know!
Sam's on the phone... Sam: Yes... that Monsieur Gilliard! Clerk (voice): Hold on please! Sam: I'll wait! Clerk (voice): He wishes to know who's calling! Sam: Just tell him Anichkov Palace please? (nods) Thank you! Clerk (after a couple minutes, voice): I'll connect you to him! Sam: Thank you! Gilliard (voice): Hello? Sam: Monsieur Gilliard, do you remember me? Gilliard (voice, sounds shocked): Mrs. Winchester? Sam (laughs): No, it's Cohen now... well was until five years ago! I just never reverted back to a maiden name is all! Gilliard (voice): How are you? Sam: I'm good and you? Gilliard (voice): I'm very good! I've heard a lot of good things have been going on in Russia over the last couple years! Sam: It's all true! Gilliard (voice): How are the girls? Sam: They're good, they're married and have children of their own now! Gilliard (voice): Marvelous! Is there anything I can do for you? Sam: Come back and teach French to the imperial children again? Gilliard (voice, laughs): I wish I could but I can't! If you haven't heard... I work at a University now! Sam: I understand... you're a French Professor now! Gilliard (voice): That is correct! I wish I could help you though! Sam: Oh well, it was worth a shot! I tried Gibbes... but he says he retired from teaching and reminded me he has a religious vocation now! So there goes that idea too! Gilliard (voice): Ah I see! Sam (interrupts): You always were fond of saying that... (mimics) "Ah, I see!" (Gilliard laughs) What? Gilliard (voice): You've become as good at mimicry as say Anastasia Nikolaevna! Sam (laughs): We all have! Gilliard (voice): I have to go... I have evening class to teach! Sam: Very well! (nods) Yes, bye! (hangs up) Well that went... not so well!
TBC... Well there goes the old tutors... Petrov's dead, Gilliard is a french professor and Gibbes wishes to remain a priest!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:06:43 GMT -5
Later...
Tatiana: Well, so much for that idea. Kole: Well, I have an idea. Send your children to a regular school. Tatiana: Really. Kole: As you all say, this is not the old Empire anymore. If you want your children to learn, but can't get a tutor, this is the best way. Maria: That is a good idea. When my children get old enough, I'll do it as well. Olga: I'll look into it as well. Kole: Also, this will allow your children to make new friends. They won't grow up isolated and cut off. Tatiana: Like we were. Kole: Exactly. Tatiana: Papa can make some calls and look into it.
And so...
Tatiana: Papa made some phone calls and found a school. Little Dimitri, Victoria and Alexandra will go at the start of the school year. Kole: Wow, that was quick. Alexei: Kole, this was a great idea. Kole: Well, I just thought of this new Russia. You all are part of it, not apart from it, like the old days. Olga: Now that's taken care of, what about you and Mama, Tanya. Tatiana: I don't know, Olga, I feel we're drifting apart. I can't be the person Mama wants me to be anymore. Maria: Well, maybe you can meet halfway. Tatiana: I don't know. Anastasia comes in. Anastasia: I don't know until you try. Tatiana: Alright, I will. Maria: Where have you been, Imp. Anastasia: Oh just replacing the toothpaste in Sam's tube with mustard. Kole: How did you do that!? Anastasia: Ah, that's a secret.
Upstairs..
Victoria: Did you hear. Little Alexandra: What? Victoria: We're going to school with the other kids. Little Dimitri: Cool! Victoria: It was Aunt Kole's idea. Little Alexandra: Aunt Kole is cool too...
Victoria (her sister seems nervous): What is it Alix? Little Alexandra (shakes it off): It's nothing! Little Dmitri: It's not nothing! Something wrong? Little Alexandra: I don't know if i can leave Mama behind here everyday... what if something happens to her or our aunts? What if something happens to Aunt Sam or Kole? (the two laugh) What!? It's not funny... I'm serious! Victoria: Aunt Sam was right! Little Alexandra: What do you mean? Victoria: You are Mama's daughter! You get all nervous and stuff when it comes to big groups... just like Grandmother and Mama do! Little Alexandra (smiles): Yeah... I guess so! (sighs) I just wish... Victoria: What? Little Alexandra: That Mama and Grandmother were getting along... like in those old stories we sometimes hear about! Little Dmitri: Come on, it's not like they hate each other now or something... they just don't seem as close as in those stories! Little Alexandra: I know and I think that's what is making Mama so upset! If only I could help somehow... if we could help somehow! Tatiana (knocks): Can I come in? Victoria: Of course Mama! Tatiana: May I sit down? Little Alexandra: Of course Mama... (pats a spot on her campbed) sit next to me! Tatiana: Of course! So how do you feel about going to school with other children? Victoria: I think it's wonderful! Little Dmitri: Wonderful? I think it's cool! Tatiana: That's wonderful to hear? Alix? (Little Alexandra shrugs her shoulders) What's wrong dear? Victoria: She's the old you... that's what's wrong! Tatiana (turns to Little Alexandra): Is that true? Little Alexandra: I guess so... I just want you to be happy Mama! Tatiana: Oh sweetie... (stands and kneels right in front of her) sweetie, I am happy! I am very happy... do you know why? Little Alexandra: Why? Tatiana: I'm happy because... Little Alexandra: Why Mama? Tatiana (smiles): I have you... (looks to her siblings) and I have your sisters and your brother! Little Dmitri: What about Papa and them? Tatiana: Yes, your father makes me very happy! Your Aunts Olga and Maria, Anastasia and Sam... yes Kole too and let us not forget your Uncle Alexei! I'm happy that (emphasizes) ALL of you are a part of my life! Little Alexandra: Are you happy that Grandmother's a part of your life too? Tatiana: Yes, very... what would make you think otherwise? Little Alexandra: You know how you tell us stories of how you and Aunt Olga, Aunt Maria and Aunt Anastasia grew up? (Tatiana nods) You said you and Grandmother were very close... yet now... Tatiana (Little Alexandra bows her head and shakes it): Yet now what? (raises her chin) You can tell me! Little Alexandra: Now it's almost as if you don't love each other anymore! Tatiana: No sweetie, I love your grandmother very, very much... I always will! It's just... your Grandmother's use to me acting a certain way and it's hard for her to accept that I've grown up! No parent ever wants to see their children grow up and leave them... but just because me and her don't agree on some things right now does not mean that I love your grandmother any less than I ever have or will! (turns to Victoria and Little Dmitri) You three understand that now? Little Alexandra (her and the other two nod, she smiles): I think we understand Mama! Tatiana: Good to hear! I want you, Alix to do something for your dear Mama! Little Alexandra: Which is? Tatiana: Don't be like me okay! Aunt Sam once said that not everything has to be perfect nor do you have to be perfect... I don't want you feeling like I have to approve of everything... every little thing you do or that you have to obey my every wish! Sure obedience is always nice... but don't be in my shadow! I want you to step out and be your own person... not like how i was with your grandmother! When I was younger I wanted to be just like her... religious like her, skillful like her... everything! I was always afraid of upsetting her... and when I did I'd write a note to her pleading forgiveness for causing even the littlest tiniest distress! I don't want you to feel like you have to do with me, okay? You be you and I'll be me okay? Little Alexandra (laughs): Okay Mama! (hugs her) I love you Mama! Tatiana: Oh I love you too dear! (Little Dmitri and Victoria hug either side) I love you both as well! (there's a knock at the door) Yes? Alexandra: May I enter? Little Alexandra: Of course! Alexandra: Sam sent me purposely to fetch you... she says there is something both of us need to hear! Tatiana: What do you mean Mama? Alexandra: I don't know... but she told me I had to be the one to fetch you! She says that maybe it will help reconnect us! Tatiana: Alright! (they all go downstairs) You wanted me? Sam: Yes I did! I know of a sweet mother/daughter song that just may help to repair your bond... at least almost back to how it was! (takes a breath) Here goes nothing! Olga (Sam presses a button, Olga gasps smiling): You're going to sing again! Sam: How very observant Olga! (she sings "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride, see Season 5 Musical and is almost choking up with tears, Tatiana and Alix constantly look to each other) She'll always love you Alix, no matter what but it's time to let her go... you know that as well as I do! Alexandra (hugs Tatiana): I know, I know! Oh I love you Tatiana... don't ever think i don't! Tatiana: I love you too Mama (hands on her mother's shoulders) and just because I found myself instead of trying to be you doesn't mean I love you any less! Alexandra: I know Tatiana, I know! Tatiana: I think I'm ready to let it go! Alexandra: Ready to let what go? Tatiana: I'll return shortly! Alexandra (sighs and turns to Sam): Thank you... I'm sorry I've been avoiding you! Sam: Don't be, you were upset but Alix... it's time to let them go! (Tatiana returns and goes out the back door) Tatiana? Tatiana (they all follow): Mashka, could you please do the honors? Maria (Tatiana points to the barrel): I'd be honored to Governess! Tatiana (flames erupt): It's time! Alexandra (Tatiana looks to her): If it's what you must do... then so be it! Tatiana (tosses her corsets into the flames): It's done... they're gone! (goes to her mother) One day I hope you can accept living without one! Alexandra: One day maybe... but not yet! (she hugs her) Oh I'm so proud of you Tatiana! Tatiana: Thank you Mama... it feels so good to hear you say that! Alexandra (fingers through Tatiana's bob): I know my dear, i know!
TBC... AWWW! Alix isn't ready yet... who knows if she'll ever be!
Later...
Nicholas: I'm glad you and Tatiana seem to have patched things up. Alexandra: Me too. Those grandchildren of ours are smart. Nicholas: I know. I'm glad they're going to a regular school. That way, they can interact with children their own age. Alexandra: They won't be raised cuff off. Nicholas: Of course, when our children were young, it was unthinkable, but that was the old ways. Alexandra: That's true. However... Nicholas: However what? Alexandra: I'm not ready to get rid of my corset yet. Tatiana burned hers. Nicholas: Well, there is no rush, Alix. Alexandra: I know.
Anichkov Palace...
Alexei: Ready to head back to our apartment, Kole? Kole: Yes, I am. Did you hear, Tatiana burned her corset. Alexei: I know. Looks like Sam got to her. At least she and Mama are getting along better now. Kole: Hopefully, that will be the last crisis for now. Alexei: Shhhh, Kole, don't jinx it. Kole: Smiles. Sorry.
Later, Sam tries to brush her teeth with mustard tooth paste, care of a certain Imp...
Sam: Imp... you're so going to get it! Maria (knocks on door): I just wanted to say goodnight! Sam: Night! (later) Mess around with that will you? (smiles) Oh perfect!
Next day... Anastasia: Ah, a new day! Sam (secretly watches): You could say that! Anastasia (does the same only): Getting back at me again are we? Sam: Want some ketchup to go with your mustard toothpaste imp? Anastasia: When I get my hands on her! Sam (sneaks off): Yeah, yeah, yeah... keep talking! Maria (comes in): Taking long enough this morning? Anastasia (holds up the toothbrush): You could say that! (Maria laughs) What's so funny? Maria: Looks like she got you back for the mustard last night... better yet with ketchup instead no doubt! Anastasia: Oh very funny!
At breakfast... Olga: Has anyone seen Sam? Tatiana: I thought i saw her upstairs? Maria: Perhaps she's still just waking up! Anastasia (enters): Perhaps! (smiles as they a scream of "OH MY GOD!") Yep, she's still upstairs alright! Maria: Nastya... what did you do? Anastasia: You'll see in 3... 2... Sam (rushes in): What the hell!? Anastasia: What's the matter? Sam: I opened up my top drawer and a bunch of rubber snakes popped out at me! (looks to Anastasia) I wonder how they got there? Anastasia: Don't look at me i don't know a thing! Sam: Yeah, I doubt that! Maria: Come eat! Sam: Gladly! (winks at Maria) Just wait! Anastasia: What? Sam: Oh nothing! Anastasia (sits down): SAM! Tatiana: What!? What happened!? Anastasia: Ask her! Sam: What? I didn't do anything! Anastasia: Oh really!? Then what do you call this! (turns for everyone to find her whole back is covered in whipped cream, Olga snickers) Hey, not funny over there! Olga: I'm sorry... but... (laughs) yes it is! Anastasia: All I did was sit down... and all of the sudden I felt something cold and damp! (shakes head smiling) I knew something was up! Sam: You may want to take care of that! Anastasia: Oh I will! I'll be back! Sam: Thanks for the warning! Anastasia: Oh trust me you haven't been warned yet! Sam: Yeah, yeah, yeah... bring it on! Olga: You're good! Sam: Yeah, I know!
TBC... Prank War Two apparently rages on and those two are getting each other good too!
In the Misty Field, May is playing with a red ball, and Maria shimmers in... Maria: Oh no way! I cannot be almost dead again! No way that's ever going to happen again! May: Relax Niece! I get very lonely here, there are almost no other children here and I wanted someone to play with. The other children are too young, Mama says. Maria: I feel bad you always have to stay here May, I really do! Here, come over here and I can toss you into the air and catch you. May (Maria motions for her to come over and she picks her up): You must be very strong to hold me up! Maria: (laughs) Well, I take after Alexander, the man you've seen here sometimes. He is very strong, and could bend metal spoons and rip apart card decks. May: It would be cool to see that! Maria: Well, I see a deck of playing cards on the table next to me. I'm guessing this is from a certain mustard toothed lady. Sam (voice): Very funny Mashka! (appears) By the way the mustard is gone... didn't think I'd leave it there do you? And as soon as you wake up a new nickname awaits you! Now lets see your feats of strengths, Madame Skorokhodova! Maria: That I shall do, Madame Cohen! (starts to tear apart the playing cards, making tiny rips as she goes. Soon the pack is torn in half, and Maria is red faced and smiling) Any other requests from the audience? May: (claps like crazy with Sam as Maria takes a bow) That was so wonderful Mashka! You have to go now, but visit soon, will you? Maria: I will do my best May, but I don't even know how to get here! May: Oh it's easy! You just have to... Maria (May is cut off as the Misty Field fades. Maria wakes from her nap): Well, that was quite a dream!
Maria then falls back asleep, and we leave to visit Anastasia, who is typing away on her laptop at her desk... Anastasia: (muttering to herself) Pranks, lip balm, snakes, hats. (as she is typing away, her eyes widen) Eureka! This is perfect! Now Sam will have to accept defeat! Sam (voice through the wall): I can hear you Imp! Lets just say, this isn't going to end so soon! Anastasia (talks back): In your dreams Sam. I am planning what will be a beautifully executed prank for you and this will make you admit I am the winner of this war! Sam (voice): Getting ahead of ourselves now are we? (laughs) Okay Imp, I will let you plot... just to watch you eating humble pie soon! Anastasia: That so? Sam (voice, laughing): Very so! Anastasia: Sure you will! Sam (voice): Bring it on Nastya! Anastasia: Oh it's definitely on!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:10:23 GMT -5
The next morning...
Tatiana: Children, come on, time for school! Victoria: Okay, Mama. The three children arrive. Dimitri M: Want me to take them. Tatiana: No, the school is close to the Center. I can drop them off and pick them up later. Dimitri M: Good.
At the school...
Principle: Welcome Your High.. Tatiana: Actually, we don't use those titles anymore. Principle: Well, then how about Mrs. Malama? Tatiana: That's fine. Will there be any problems? Principle: No, everything has been cleared. Your children will be treated like the others. Tatiana: Good.
Alexei and Kole's apartment...
Alexei: Notices something on the wall. What's that? Kole: My diploma when I graduated from the Air Force Academy. I took it on my ship for good luck. I just found it the other day when I was working on my ship. Alexei: Ah, and it did bring you luck. You ended up here. Kole: Yeah, I guess it did. Alexei: I hope you still don't have any regrets. Kole: No, I said my goodbyes when we visited 2071. This is home to me now. Alexei: I'm glad. The two of them kiss.
Anichkov Palace...
Anastasia: Hiding a rubber spider in Sam's bed. Oh, she'll scream to the Moon when she sees this...
Anastasia: She'll have to accept defeat now what with being afraid of spiders! Olga (pokes her head in): What are you up to now? Anastasia (walks out smiling): Oh nothing... is it lunch time yet? Olga: Yes, which is why i came up to find you! Anastasia: Perfect! (her and Olga go downstairs) Afternoon everyone! Sam (smiles): Afternoon! Anastasia: So Sam? Sam: Yes Imp? Anastasia (as everyone starts eating): Are you prepared to accept defeat? Sam (OM/DIID just look at each other, she looks to them and then to her, sighs): Yes, i finally accept defeat... happy now? Anastasia (OMA/DIID are shocked): Really? Sam (grins): NEVER... ha, just wanted to see your response! Anastasia: You fooled me! Sam: No, did I? Anastasia: Well trust me after I get through with you this time... you'll accept defeat! Sam: Right... well we'll see about that won't we? Anastasia: We will! Believe me, we will! Sam: It's on! (everyone finishes lunch) Well I'm going to go take a nap... (looks to Anastasia) you just wait! Anastasia (smiles): Oh I'll wait... (Sam exits) but it won't have to be very long! Olga: What is that suppose to mean? Anastasia: You'll see... very soon! (gets up) Lunch was great... gotta go! Maria: Oh this can't be good!
Sam goes upstairs.... Sam: She thinks she's so smart huh? We'll see, we'll see! Anastasia (spying from the doorway): We'll see alright! Sam (gets into bed): I could use nap now! Anastasia: Yeah, considering you never go to bed at a decent hour! (smiles) It's showtime! (you see something crawling up through the blanket) Care for a pet spider Sam? Sam (takes a swat at whatever she feels is crawling on her, but it's still there making her shift about) I'm trying to sleep here! (all of a sudden the fake spider crawls right from under the blanket right where she could see if her eyes were open. She knows something's laying on her) What now? (opens her eyes) GAHHHHH! (bats it away from her) GET THAT THING AWAY FROM... GET IT AWAY! AHHH! (she falls right over the bed as the spider starts crawling to the edge of the bed, she backs up) Someone get this thing away from me right now! Anastasia: How about we (presses a button) jump off the bed and scurry towards her? Sam: Ahh, get away from me... (starts kicking at it) get away from me! Anastasia (Sam finally get the courage to stomp on it): Well that worked! (smiles) Now after that, she'll have to quit! Sam (goes and realizes the spider looks "deflated") Wait a minute! (nervously pokes at it) It isn't even... real.... ANASTASIA! Anastasia: That's my cue to get out of here! Sam: Oh if she thinks freaking me out with one of things i hate the most is going to make me quit... it's going to make me more determined then ever now! Now I just have to find something that will get her... something that shows she isn't as fearless of anything as she thinks she is!
TBC... Tatiana goes to pick the children up including Olga's, and Maria's first who yes are old enough! The children had fun! Prank War Two continues!
Later, Tatiana arrives back home with her three children, Alexander and Elizabeth (Olga's two), and Nicholas (Maria's first child). The children are laughing as they run upstairs.
Olga: How did it go? Tatiana: If the ride home was any indication, they loved it. The LP enter. Maria: How did Nicholas enjoy his first day. Tatiana: He had a great time, they all did. That was a great idea Kole had. Anastasia: At least they'll grow up knowing the country around them, they won't be hidden behind the walls of Tsarskoe Selo, like we were. Olga: Papa protected us too well. Do you think... Tatiana: Think what, Olga? Olga: If we had any indication of how the country was back then, could it have made a difference. Maria: I don't think so, Olga. Don't forget that both Papa and Mama were autocrats in those days, and they weren't about to change that. Remember what happened to Sam in 1914. Olga: Papa threw her out of the country. Because she told him things he didn't want to hear. Tatiana: Mashka is right, Olga, it wouldn't have made a difference. Anastasia: However, now we have the chance to make sure our children have opportunities that we didn't have.
Alexei and Kole's apartment...
Kole: Tatiana just called. The children had a great time at school. Alexei: That was a great idea you had. Kole: Tatiana said the same thing. Falls silent. Alexei: what is it, Kole? Kole: I'm almost finished fixing my ship. Alexei: You still fixated on that idea of taking it into orbit. Kole: Yes, I am. And I would love it if you came with me. Alexei: Well... remember what happened after that first time you took me flying? Kole: Yeah, that was scary. If you don't want to come, I'd understand. Alexei: Oh, I didn't say that. Let me think about it.
Anichkov Palace, Anastasia bites into a cookie, to find out it's full of hot Tabasco sauce! Anastasia: GAHHHHHHHH!!.....
You hear Sam in the background...
She's laughing hysterically as the imp rushes by... Olga: Something on fire Nastya? Anastasia (not paying attention): Kitchen... I need the kitchen! I NEED WATER AND LOTS OF IT! (almost knocks into Maria who's coming FROM the kitchen) Sorry Mashka! Maria (Anastasia slams kitchen door): What's wrong with Anastasia? She's running around like a chicken with her head cut off... like the world's been set ablaze! Sam (comes down the stairs): No, just her! Tatiana: What!? Sam (holds up a bottle): Hot Sauce Cookies anyone? Olga (gasps): You didn't!? Sam: I infused one with some of this stuff and left it on her nightstand to find... looks like she found it! Anastasia (comes out and sees the bottle): YOU... YOU DON'T QUIT DO YOU!? Sam: Oh and you do? (the imp is heading her way) Take this! (slams the bottle of hot sauce in Maria's hand) I gotta run! Anastasia (chases after her): WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU! Sam: Yeah, yeah... keep talking! Anastasia (gets upstairs and around the corner and looks around): Where'd she go? (goes back downstairs) Has Sam run past you guys again? Maria: No, why? Anastasia: Because I got upstairs and around a corner and POOF she was nowhere to be found! Tatiana: Have you tried her room? Anastasia: Oh yeah! (goes upstairs and knocks on the door) Sam... you can't hide you know? (opens the door) Sam? (goes back down) She's not in her room! Olga: She's around somewhere... she could be watching you right now! Anastasia: True! I'm going out back to take a walk! Tatiana: Alright! Anastasia (voice): UH GUYS!? Tatiana (they all get up): Now what? (they go out back) What's wrong? Anastasia: We have a bear problem! Maria: A bear? (a head peeks out from a bush) Oh how cute! Anastasia: Cute!? Cute!? Maria: Relax Nastya... this isn't an adult! It's only a bear cub! Olga (Maria walks very slowly towards it): Mashka! Maria: Shh... don't scare it! (to the cub) Come on... it's alright! No one will harm you! (sits) You can come out... it's safe! (it very slowly comes out) You're safe here! Olga: Our sister has a love of people and animals... a love only she can possess it seems! Maria (very slowly the cub comes towards and goes on her lap): There we go! See, you're alright! (she places it off her lap then gets up) I have an idea! (picks the cub up) Follow! Tatiana (Maria goes inside WITH the bear): What is she doing? Maria: Here, hold it for me will you? Anastasia: Don't look at me! Olga: What is it you guys always tell me? Oh right... you really need to get over this fear of yours! It's a cub not an adult full sized bear Nastya! Maria (cub looks to the imp): I think it wants you! Anastasia: No thanks! Maria (cub makes a sound): Alright, I'll put you down! Anastasia (cub walks over as she sits on the sofa): What? Tatiana (cub climbs up and rest it's head on Anastasia's lap): Just pet it... it wants your attention! Anastasia (sighs): Fine... (starts petting it) this isn't so bad actually! Maria (comes back with a bottle): Here, let me have her... or him! Olga (as the cub feeds): SHE... seems to like that! Anastasia (looks to her phone): Hey, I got a text from Sam! Maria: What's it say? Anastasia: She says she's around waiting for the next one! Maria: That works! (smiles) You like that don't you! Anastasia: Maybe i do need to overcome this new fear of bears... (sighs but then smiles) can we keep her? Olga (shrugs): Sure why not? This time Papa can't do anything about it! Maria: You're right he can't! Tatiana: But where will she stay? Maria (puts her down, she climbs onto the sofa and falls asleep): That works, I suppose! Tatiana: I guess it's settled then!
TBC... As far as they know... it's just a regular lost bear cub! Don't worry the cub won't be any trouble! Looks like they have a new "exotic" pet... and Nicky can't say a word if he finds out because it isn't his palace!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:11:28 GMT -5
Later, Alexei and Kole drop by...
Alexei: Sees the cub. Where did that come from? Maria: We found her in the bushes outside. Kole: How could a bear cub get this far into St. Petersburg without being seen? Tatiana: I don't know, but it's happened. Olga: She seems to have taken a shine to Nastya. Anastasia: Ironic, since I've been terrified of bears since that incident at Livadia. Kole: When that rogue bear attacked you and Ivan. Anastasia: Yeah, that. However, this is just a cub. Kole: Something must have happened to her mother. Alexei: Maybe a hunter shot her. The mother, I mean. Kole: Could be. Usually, mother bears stay VERY close to their cubs. Tatiana: Well, for whatever reason, she's here. We're going to keep her for now. Kole: Well, I don't have a problem with it. Alexei: But Papa might. Olga: Let him, this is not his palace, it's ours. Alexei: But still..
Later that day Nicholas and Alexandra drop by and...
Nicholas: What is that animal doing here!? Anastasia: We found her outside. Nicholas: And you took her in? This is a wild animal here! Maria: Not at all, Papa, look at her, she's as peaceful as a cat. Nicholas: Now, yes, but bears are dangerous! Heads for the phone. Alexandra: Nicky, who are you calling? Nicholas: The zoo, they can send a truck over. Olga: Slams down the phone. No, Papa. Nicholas: Young lady.. Olga: Papa, do we have to remind you again that this is OUR palace. You have no authority here. Nicholas: But.. Alexandra: She's right, Nicky. We're guests here. If they want to keep the cub, there is nothing we can do about it. Tatiana: Besides, Papa, she's harmless. Nicholas: Yes, for now. But what about when she grows up?
Tsarskoe Selo, that evening...
Alexandra: Nicky, what are you doing? Nicholas: Calling the zoo to go and get that cub. Alexandra: Nicky, you can't! Nicholas: I can, and I will. Alix, our children and grandchildren are there, and I will NOT have a wild animal living with them! Period. Alexandra: The girls said it was harmless. Nicholas: And since when are any of them animal experts. Connect with the zoo. St. Petersburg Zoo? This is the Tsar, and we have a problem...
At dinner... Olga (and the others watch the cub eat from a dish on the ground): She really seems to like that! Tatiana: I suppose so! (a knock is heard) Who would be here at this hour? Olga: It's probably Papa! (goes and answers the door) It's not Papa! What can I do for you gentlemen? Man: We got a call from the Tsar about some bear! Maria: Bear? Man: He'd like for us to come and take it to the zoo! Olga: He would, would he? Tatiana: Olga, temper... Olga: Don't worry, look I'm sorry our father dragged you all out here but as you can see... there's no bear present! Man: May we search the grounds? Olga: Nope! Tatiana (Olga slams the door): Olga!? Olga (quickly goes in to the dining room): Hide that animal! Anastasia: Come on little one! (cubs willingly goes into her arms) Looks like I'm already getting over that fear! Olga (bear makes a sound): Shh... (pats cub's head) don't want them to hear do you dear? Maria (looks out): Now, the coast is clear! Tatiana must be outside talking with those guys! Olga: Let's go! Little Nicholas: She can be in one of our room for a while! Can she Mama? Maria (looks to her sisters): Since she seems harmless... i don't see a problem! (they get upstairs and the children are PLAYING with the cub, she laughs) She seems to like playing with you guys! Little Dmitri: Yeah, this is so cool! Tatiana (voice): Where is everyone? Little Victoria (goes to door and calls down): We're up here Mama! Tatiana (goes up and enters): Having fun are we? Olga: How did it go? Tatiana: I talked with gentlemen and let them know this is our palace not our father's! I asked them what the harm was in keeping a poor defenseless little cub... yeah they saw reason soon enough! Olga: So... what does this mean? Tatiana: It means that as long she doesn't harm any of us or anyone in the city... she can stay with us! Anastasia: Cool! (cub pounces on her playfully making her laugh) Yes, you can stay! Tatiana: I also asked for them not to talk Papa... since it was our business! Olga: Yeah let us talk to him! Maria: Talk or yell on your part? Olga: I will try to keep my temper under control! Anastasia (phone goes off): Hey I got another message! She says she had to go home for a bit but she'll be back! Olga: Oh well that works! Tatiana: I suppose it does! Now come on all of you... clean up and return to your dinner! (to OMA/Guys) That includes you as well! OMA and Guys/Tatiana's children/nephews and nieces: Yes Governess/Mama/Aunt Tatiana!
TBC... Gone home did she... wouldn't be too sure! Hey, that's one way to keep them off track from knowing anything!
At dinner...
Olga: Who the hell does he think he is? Anastasia: Who are you talking about? Olga: Who do you think!? Papa. We tell him this is our palace, that he has no right to try and take the cub away, and he goes and does it anyway! Tatiana: Olga.. Olga: Don't "Olga" me. Papa had NO right to try and do this. This is OUR palace, not his, OURS! Maria: Well, I can see why he might have worried. Olga: Why? Maria: Because a bear is normally a wild animal. Papa may have gotten worried about us. Olga: Wild? That little cub!? Papa is being overly paranoid! Tatiana: Well, in the morning, we'll go talk to him.
Tsarskoe Selo, the next day, OTMA arrives...
Nicholas: Girls, what's the problem. Tatiana: Papa, did you ask the zoo to take the cub away last night. Nicholas: Yes, I did. I haven't heard back from them. Anastasia: And you won't. Tatiana talked them out of it. Nicholas: What!? Maria: Papa, you have no need to worry. That cub is harmless. Nicholas: Yes, now she is. But what about when that little bear grows up to be a big bear? Tatiana: That's a while away, Papa. Nicholas: Still, that animal belongs in a zoo. Since you stopped it last night, I'm going to make sure it happens now. Olga: YOU'LL DO NO SUCH THING! Nicholas: DON'T YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE TO ME, YOUNG LADY! Tatiana: Olga... Olga: HE HAD NO RIGHT, ANICHKOV IS OUR PALACE! OURS! Nicholas: I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO PROTECT MY FAMILY! Olga: WE ARE NOT IN DANGER! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU! Nicholas: THAT'S ENOUGH, OLGA! Olga: OR WHAT, YOU.... Begins to sway. Tatiana: Olga, what's wrong. Olga: Dizzy..... Faints. Tatiana: OLGA!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:12:42 GMT -5
Outside the sick room... Maria: I hope she's okay! Nicholas: We'll know when Tatiana comes out! Now see here... Maria: Not now Papa! Nicholas: Not you too! Anastasia (Tatiana comes out): Here she comes! Alexandra: How is she? Tatiana: She'll be fine! She just overworked herself a little bit! Dmitri C-B (alarmed): Alice!? Tatiana: She'll be okay too! Nicholas (Olga comes out): Olga? Olga: I'm fine Papa! Now see here... that cub is harmless and defenseless and you have no right to come in and have it taken away! Nicholas: I only want to protect you! Olga: When she grows up and becomes an Adult Bear... then you can worry! (looks around) Where's Anastasia? Anastasia (appears): Right here... i did some research! Nicholas: And? Anastasia: And Olga's only half right! Olga: Huh? Anastasia: From what I've read, if we keep the cub long enough we should still have no problem with it being with us! Yes, she'll still have some wild attributes but a lot of those attributes will be more or less tamed because of how long she's been with us... how long she's been in contact with humans! Tatiana: So she'll more or less consider us family? Anastasia: Exactly! Besides zookeepers go into to take care of tigers and lions and stuff... and they come out fine! I think they also have special workers who are trained to go in and play with them, to keep human contact so they don't return to being truly wild animals! Nicholas: But you aren't animal experts! Anastasia: No, not officially! Papa, all you have to do is research to know these things! You've got to trust us... we're all grown up now remember? Nicholas (sighs, he knows he's lost): Fine! But know this... the first report i get about this bear cub attacking you and it gets shipped to the nearest zoo! Do we have an agreement? Olga (nods, then TMA nod): We can accept that Papa! Alexandra (comes up): I've just had lunch prepared... come and eat! Maria: We'd love to Mama, but we can't... we have a cub to take care of remember? Tatiana: Children too... Anastasia's Ivan and my Dmitri stayed behind! Anastasia (smiles, rather sing song): Not to mention Vlad and Natalia are there! Olga: What was that all about? Anastasia: What? Olga: The way you said that! Anastasia: Oh god... don't you guys pay attention? Maria: What? Anastasia: Those two like each other... (chuckles) though they're trying to hide it! Vlad always helping Natalia with something... or it's the other way around! Maria: Yeah now that you mention it... they've seemed closer since that day they went to the market! Tatiana: But we'll come back and visit when we can! Nicholas: Alright, safe trip! Maria: Always Papa! Nicholas: Wait for a moment! Olga: Yes Papa? Nicholas: Where is Sam? Anastasia: I got a text saying she had to go home for a bit but that she'd return soon! Nicholas: Oh, very well then!
TBC... Cub issue is settled and Sam is still "home"! Everyone at Anichkov Palace likes the cub! Vlad and Natalia won't admit publicly that they even may love each other anytime soon! Thankfully Olga is going to be okay... and so is Alice!
Anichkov Palace, later...
Tatiana: Well, at least that is settled. Olga: Yes, and without a big yelling match. Anastasia: Although you and Papa nearly got into one. Maria: I'm just glad he agreed to let us keep the cub. Alexei and Kole walk up. Anastasia: When did you two get here? Kole: Ten minutes ago. Where were all of you? Olga: Tsarskoe Selo. Alexei: Was this about the cub? Tatiana: Yes, but don't worry, it's all settled. Papa has realized that we're keeping her. Maria: So long as she doesn't attack any of us. Anastasia: Which I don't think she will. Speaking of which. The cub walks up. Anastasia: Hi there, wanna have a snack. Come on. Leads the cub away. Kole: It's like a little dog. Alexei: Yeah, it's not a like a bear at all. Maria: Well, that's good. The more it interacts with people, the less likely it will be to attack them.
In the kitchen..
Anastasia: Watching as the cub eats. Oh, you really are a sweetie...
Anastasia (cub finishes and goes to her, and crawls into her lap as she is sitting on the floor): There you go! Tatiana (comes in): How is she? Anastasia: She just finished eating then came right up into my lap and... (she gets nuzzled making her laugh) yes? Tatiana: She seems to be a real sweetheart! (cub gets up and goes to her, making her kneel down) Well hello there! (pets her head) I can't see you harming anyone... no i can't! Anastasia (smiles): Such a dear thing! Tatiana: So I can see! Servant (comes in): There's a man here to see you! Tatiana: Me or her? Servant: Both! Anastasia: We'll be right there! You stay here for now okay? (cub stays put as the two go out) You wish to see us? Man: I've been sent to assess that cub of yours! Olga: I thought Papa understood? Man (laughs): It's obvious who sent for me isn't it? (OTMA just look at him) I won't take it away or anything! I just want to assess the safety of it being here and how it interacts with humans that's all! Anastasia (sighs): Very well! (goes and opens dining room door) You can come out... it's okay! (cub slowly comes out looking at the guy) He's harmless, don't worry! Maria: I have an idea... sit on the floor! Man: Why? Olga: Just do it... trust us! I'm sure if she sees that we trust you, she may trust you! Man: Very well! (sits) Now what? (cub very slowly goes over) What will she do now? Olga (cub looks to his lap): Just give her time! (cub slowly goes and nestles into his lap) See, now pet her head... let her know your friendly! Man: Alright! (does so) How does she interact with everyone else though? Maria: Oh that's easy! (goes to stairs) Children, can you all come down stairs please? Children (that are old enough): Yes Mama/Aunt Maria! Little Alexandra: What is it Aunt Maria? Maria: Do you want to play around with the cub? Little Nicholas: We have homework to do though Mama! Maria: You guys can take a break for now! Go play for a little while! (the children and cub start playing) The children love her just as much as she loves them! Man (watches the children laugh and have fun, cub too): So I can see! (writes notes) I agree, it's definitely harmless! If anything happens, I'm sure you know what must be done! Olga: But of course! Okay, OKAY... times to return to homework! Little Alexander: But Mama! Olga: Alexander!? Little Alexander: Yes Mama! Maria: Don't worry you can play with her after homework is done! Little Nicholas: Yes Mama! Man (the children run back upstairs): Tell me, how do you know it's a she anyhow? Olga (her sisters push her forward): Thanks guys! I read a lot! Anastasia: Sometimes too much maybe... although i guess that's kind of a good thing sometimes! Olga (to Anastasia): Thanks! (to Man) So... are you done now? Man: Yes, good day! Tatiana: Good day to you as well! (goes with him) Here, let me get the door for you! Man: Thank you your... Tatiana: Tatiana, my name is Tatiana! Man: Good day Tatiana! Tatiana: You as well!
That afternoon you see the outside of Natalia's house, it's beautiful! Now you see the inside... Natalia (there's a knock at the door, voice): Could someone please get the door? Older Son: Yes Mama! Vlad (door opens): Hi there... is your mother around? Natalia (comes out): Yes, I'm here! I'm sorry, I was in the kitchen! Thank you dear! Vlad: Nice place... I'm sorry i had to rain check last time! Natalia: Work is always important! Please, do come in! Vlad: You have a lovely place here! Natalia (smiles): Thank you... not something you would expect from a working class woman now is it? Vlad: Oh, I didn't mean... Natalia (laughs): No, i just mean... my husband was of noble blood! When he was disowned for marrying me, he still had a stake in his fortune! It cost most of his fortune to have this house and everything in it! Vlad: Was? I didn't know you were married! I'm sorry, I shouldn't have... Natalia: No it's alright! Do you remember that accident with Tatiana? She even went on trial for murder for it? Vlad: Who could ever forget? (gasps) Wait, you're the widow of.. Natalia: I am! I was so angry at Alexander for dying at me that I lashed out on the wrong person! Luckily all has been forgiven! Vlad: So I see! Younger Boy: Table is set Mama! The younger two have just finished cleaning up from playing out back! Natalia: Thank you! Please, follow! Vlad: Sure thing! (goes into the dining room) And who are these charming young people? Nicolai: I'm Nicolai, the oldest and I'm 18... I'm the one who answered the door! Vlad: I remember! Peter: I'm Peter, and I'm 17! Vlad (shakes his hand): Pleasure! Who are these two young ladies? Yulia: I'm Yulia and I'm 11 and this is my sister Yelena who's 9 but has always been very shy of new people! Yulia (timidly): Hi! Natalia: Let's eat everyone! Nicolai: Sure thing Mama! Vlad: You were the one with the Pneumonia weren't you? Nicolai (laughs): Yeah, that was me! Vlad: It's good that you survived! Nicolai: Thanks! Vlad: I took an evening shift at the palace tonight... I wanted to make up for that raincheck! Natalia: You didn't have to! Vlad (takes her hand which she quickly pulls away): But I wanted to!
TBC... Nothing happens here between Vlad and Natalia, as far as anyone is concerned they're still just friends! No one knows the Cub has a secret still!
Tsarskoe Selo, Nicholas is finishing a call..
Nicholas: Yes, thank you. Hangs up. Alexandra: Was that the man you sent to look at that cub? Nicholas: He says it's safe. Alexandra: There, are you happy now? Nicholas: I just had to be sure, Alix. Bears are dangerous. Just a month ago, a man was literally torn to pieces by one in the Urals. Alexandra: Nicky, that was a full grown wild bear, and from what I heard, that man provoked it. This is different. Nicholas: I know, but I just wanted to be sure. Now I am, that cub is safe.
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