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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:14:23 GMT -5
Anichkov Palace, Anastasia visits the children...
Anastasia: So, you all had fun in school? Victoria: Yes, Aunt Anastasia. Anastasia: Good. I wish I could have gone like you are. Alexander: Is it true, Aunt Anastasia, that you used to climb trees to get out of lessons? Anastasia: Laughs. Where did you hear that. Alexander: Aunt Maria. Anastasia: Well, yes. I gave poor Mr. Gilliard a hard time. Then there was that one time I locked him in the closet for an hour, and... Olga: Ahem! Anastasia: Oh, hi Olga. Olga: What are you doing here, Nastya? The children have homework. Anastasia: Just asking about their day. Olga: Yes, and telling them about the Exploits Of The Imp Little Alexandra: it's okay, Aunt Olga. Aunt Anastasia was just visiting. Olga: Well, now the visit is over. Finish your homework, all of you, then come down for dinner. Olga and Anastasia head out into the hall. Anastasia: Geez, Olga, lighten up. I was only entertaining them. Olga: Yes, but they don't need to hear how much you used to torture your tutors when they're just starting school. Anastasia: I wasn't causing any harm. Olga: Nastya, the children are very impressionable. They don't need someone like you to... Slaps her hand over her mouth, but it's too late. Anastasia: Suddenly angry. What do you mean "someone like me"? Are you saying I'm a bad influence on them. Olga: Nastya.. Anastasia: That IS what you're saying, isn't it, Olga! You're saying I'm a bad influence on the children!? In case you haven't noticed, I have three of my own! How DARE you say such a thing to me. HOW DARE YOU! Olga: But.. Anastasia: Nice to see how much my "sister" respects me! Storms away. Olga: To herself. Looks like I won't be eating dinner, I have a foot in my mouth..
Oh dear, we have a problem!
Tatiana (a door is heard slamming): What's going on? Olga: That was just Nastya slamming her door! I upset her by putting my foot in my mouth! Tatiana: What did you say Olga? Olga: I went in to check on the children and she was there! Tatiana: So? Olga: They were talking about what i called the Exploits of the Imp... you know how she use to terrorize our teachers? Tatiana: Yes, and then what happened? Olga: I told the children to continue with their homework and me and Nastya left! I then started saying something stupid! Tatiana: Well, what did you say? Olga: I pretty much told her that the children didn't need to hear of how she used to terrorize our teachers... especially since they're starting school themselves! Tatiana: This is what she got offended by? Olga: No, I then reminded her that the children are impressionable and that they didn't need someone like her... then realizing my error i slapped my hand over my mouth but by then it was too late because she was angry! Tatiana: Then she went and slammed her door! Olga: No she asked if i was saying if i thought she was a bad influence on the children! Then she said that and before i could even answer that yes, that was exactly what i thought and that it was nice to see how much her "sister" as she had to put it in quotes respected her! That was when she stormed off and slammed her door! Tatiana: Yeah, you did put your foot in your mouth Olga! Do you know what you need to do now? Olga: Damage control? Tatiana: Exactly! Olga (sighs): Oh here goes nothing! (goes and knocks on the door) Nastya, it's me! I just want to apologize for what i just said earlier! Nastya... (opens the door to get a book thrown at her... she quickly closes the door so it don't hit her) HEY! Nastya... come on... don't be like that! (opens the door and here the book comes again making her quickly close the door) Okay, i can take a hint for now! (Olga starts heading downstairs) This is just great! I really went and did it now! Tatiana (Olga comes into view): How did it go? Olga: Oh it didn't! Maria: Tatiana told me what happened... nice going Olga! Olga: Mashka... shut up! Maria: So, did you do damage control? Olga: I tried... but when i opened the door she threw a book at me! Luckily it hit the door and not me cause i quickly closed the door so i wouldn't get struck! I tried again... and the same thing happened! Maria: I'll go talk to her! Olga: Good luck!
Maria goes upstairs and knocks on the door... Maria: Anastasia? Olga's downstairs! Anastasia (voice): Good to hear! Maria: Can I come in? Anastasia (voice): Not right now! Maria (sighs): Fine, I'll stay out here then! Olga didn't mean what she said! Anastasia (voice, slightly snappy): She shouldn't of even thought it! Maria (smiles): Oh but you know Olga... like you said, act now think never right? Anastasia (sighs, voice): Right! But that still doesn't undo anything! Maria: She was trying to apologize to you! (no reply) Nastya? (very quietly opens and peeks in) She's asleep! (quietly closes door and goes on her way) I'll have someone let her know when dinner is ready... (shakes head) which i had better start soon!
That night at dinner... Olga: Anastasia? (Anastasia gives her dagger eyes) Look, I'm sorry...
TBC... scene continues with Olga trying to apologize but uh-oh looks like there's going to be a tense dinner because the imp is giving Olga silent treatment and almost acting as if she doesn't even know her eldest sister even exists! It's going to be like this for a while! Cub is still present!
Olga: Anastasia. . Anastasia gives her dagger eyes. Please.. Anastasia: To Maria. Tell Olga that I don't want to talk to her. Maria: Anastasia says.. Olga: I heard her. Tatiana: Nastya, aren't you taking this too far. Anastasia: She said I was a bad influence on the children... Olga: I never said that. Anastasia: Did any of you hear something? Maria: Come on, Nastya, that was Olga? Anastasia: Olga who? I know of no one by that name. Gets up and leaves. Tatiana: Nastya.. Olga: Let her go. Boy she really hates me. Tatiana: I wouldn't go that far. However, you did hurt her feelings, Olga. Maria: Yeah, once again your mouth said go before your brain could say no.
Later, Alexei and Kole drop by...
Alexei: What is going on here. When Olga and Anastasia are in the same room, the temperature drops ten degrees. Tatiana: Well. Explains. Kole: Oh my, Olga really did it this time. Tatiana: I know, and Nastya is not going to let her forget it.
And so...
Kole: Anastasia, can I come in? Anastasia: As long as Olga is not with you, then yes. Kole comes in. Kole: I heard about what happened. Anastasia: Yeah, how my so-called sister said I was a bad influence on the children. Kole: In Olga's defense, she never actually said that. Anastasia: No, but it was implied. I know I was a horror to my tutors, but all that was years ago, Kole, I would never do anything like that now. Oh yes, I play a prank or two, just ask Sam, but I would never encourage my nieces and nephews to misbehave. Kole: I believe you. Anastasia: I just wish Olga did. I'm happy the children are getting the chance to go to a regular school. Maybe if I had been given that same choice, things might have been different. Kole: Sounds like a situation Sam should look into. Where is she, anyway. Anastasia: Gone home. Kole: Well, maybe you should give her and call and tell her what happened between you and Olga. Anastasia: I will. Thanks, Kole. Kole: You're welcome. Leaves. Anastasia grabs her cell and calls Sam..
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:15:23 GMT -5
Anastasia: Come on... pick up! Maria (knocks on door): No, Olga is downstairs! Anastasia (hangs up): Come on in then! Maria (goes and sits next to her): Kole told us you were calling Sam! Anastasia: Yeah, except she isn't picking up! Maria: She must be really busy... maybe it's a family matter or something! Anastasia: Maybe! (cub comes in) Oh, hello there! (pats bed) Come on up! Maria (cub climbs up and nestles in between them): How sweet! Try again later, maybe she'll be able to pick up! Anastasia: Maybe... or she'll call me back! Maria: That could happen too! Why don't you come down with me? Anastasia: Where's Olga? Maria: Last I knew she was downstairs but she said she was thinking of doing some rooftop tennis! Anastasia: Good, maybe a ball will come back and hit her in that huge head of hers! Maria (shocked): Nastya... be nice! Anastasia: Why should I... fair is fair! Maria: Oh Nastya! I'm going back down! Anastasia: Alright! (cub nestles against her lap) I take it you want to keep me company? (cub makes some sort of sound) I take that as a yes then!
Downstairs... Maria (comes down and sees Tatiana sitting on the sofa on her laptop): Is Olga already up on the roof? Tatiana: Yes, she is! Maria (sits nearby): What are you up to? Tatiana: Just doing some work at home... but it's not a lot and i should be done soon! Maria: Oh that's nice! Tatiana (clicks the last couple of keys and closes her laptop): See, I'm already done! (looks around) Where's the cub? Maria: Up with Anastasia! Tatiana: That's nice! Maria: Yeah, well you're lucky you didn't hear what she said about Olga! Tatiana: What did she say? Maria: When I told her that Olga was thinking about doing some rooftop tennis... she said "Good, maybe a ball will come back and hit her in that huge head of hers!" I was shocked and told her to be nice which only got a "Why should I... fair is fair!" Tatiana (shakes head): I'm going up to check on Olga! Maria: Alright!
Tatiana goes upstairs... Tatiana: Having fun are we? Olga (whacks another ball): Yeah... kind of! Tatiana: Anastasia recently said something about you doing this! Olga (stops): What did she say? Tatiana: She said "Good, maybe a ball will come back and hit her in that huge head of hers!"! (Olga just bows her head) That shocked Maria and when she told Nastya to be nice... all she got was "Why should I... fair is fair!" (Olga slumps down, sitting on the floor) Olga? Olga (in tears): It's all my fault... she has every right to hate me right now! Tatiana (goes and sits besides her and pulls her close): Shh, shh... it's going to be alright! (strokes her sisters hair) Let it go... just let it out! She doesn't hate you Olga... she's just hurt and angry! Olga (crying into Tatiana's shoulders): She wouldn't have cause to be if i hadn't been so foolish! Tatiana: Shhhh.... I know Olga, i know! It's going to be alright... just give her time! (Olga lets go and Tatiana dries her eyes for her) Are you going to be okay now? Olga: Yeah, I think so! It's just, it hurts that I'm being treated like this... even though in a way i deserve it! Tatiana (shakes her head): Now you know how i felt! Remember when I told the Cossacks where they were hiding? (Olga nods) Remember how angry they were? Olga: So much so even to the point where Anastasia hit you sending you flying onto your camp bed? Yeah, yeah I remember! Tatiana: See... remember that it did work out in the end! Olga: Yeah but unlike you... I won't be taking any sleeping pills! Tatiana: Yeah, which is good! (shakes head) Honestly, i don't know what overcame me to do that still! Olga: You were upset... confused! Tatiana: I supposed so! Here... (stands her sister up) you continue here and I'll go get my racket! I'll come and join you... would you like that? Olga (finally smiles and nods): Sure!
TBC... Sam isn't appearing anytime soon and Anastasia is still treating Olga the same way! At least the cub is keeping Anastasia company... but she's not taking sides so she'll be just as nice to Olga too!
Later, Nicholas and Alexandra come over...
Nicholas: We heard about what happened? Alexandra: Where are your sisters? Maria: Olga and Tatiana are on the roof and Anastasia's in our room. Alexandra: I'll go up and see her.
And so, a knock is heard on the LP's room door.
Anastasia: If that's you, Olga, go away! Alexandra: Comes in. It's me. Anastasia: Oh, hi Mama. Alexandra: Is it true what were heard. You and Olga had a fight? Anastasia: Well, she said I was a bad influence on the children. She thinks I'm going to make them act like I did when I was little. Alexandra: Giving your tutors a hard time. Anastasia: Yeah. But that's not gonna happen, Mama, I'm not that person anymore. I have children of my own now, and raising them has given me perspective on when you and Papa were raising me. Alexandra: Well, it's not quite the same. You and your sisters grew up in the Old Empire Anastasia: I know, and it's good that we are doing a lot of the stuff ourselves. Sending them to a regular school was a great idea. When Paul, Samantha, and Catherine are old enough, I'm going to do the same. Alexandra: And you think Olga doesn't believe that you're a good influence. Anastasia: Mama, I don't know what she thinks. However, I would never, and I mean never, encourage my nieces and nephews to misbehave in school. This is a great opportunity for all of them, and I want them to succeed. Alexandra: That's very profound. Looks at the cub. I see your friend is here. Anastasia: Yeah, she is. I'm glad Papa is okay with us having her now. Where is he, anyway?
On the roof...
Tatiana: Papa! Nicholas: Hello you two. Looks at Olga. Are you okay? Olga: No, Papa, I'm not. I really hurt Nastya's feelings. I want to apologize, but she won't even talk to me. Nicholas: She will, give her time. Your mother is with her now. Olga: Yeah, I just hope that she'll forgive me before we're both old and gray..
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:17:41 GMT -5
Nicholas: Now Olga, I'm sure she will! Olga: Ha, I doubt it! Nicholas: So this is rooftop tennis huh? Olga: Yeah... i guess you know about it now! (Nicky laughs) What? Nicholas: I was just remembering that day! I was wondering why there was so many tennis balls on the ground at Alexander Palace! Olga: Yeah, that was me... though sometimes Sam helped! By the way I'm sorry for that! Nicholas: For what? Olga: Do you remember when you got hit in the head with something? (Nicky nods) That was a tennis ball... i couldn't see you down there! Nicholas (laughs): Oh it's alright dear! I'm going to get your mother and we're going to head out to the Winter Palace! Tatiana: Very well Papa!
Next Morning... Olga (can't help but try as Anastasia comes into breakfast): Good morning Anastasia! Tatiana (Anastasia doesn't even acknowledge Olga): Well, it's worth a shot! Maria (comes through the kitchen door): Breakfast is served! Tatiana (goes and calls out): Come on all of you... you don't want to be late! Little Dmitri: Coming Mama! Tatiana: They're coming! (sits as the children come in) Your father wants to take you today since i have an evening shift! I'll pick you all up though! Little Alexandra: Alright Mama! Olga: Have a good day! Little Victoria: Always, Aunt Olga! Anastasia (waits until the children are gone then clears her throat): Ahem could someone ask the woman with the big head to pass the eggs please? Tatiana (shocked): Anastasia!? Anastasia (sarcastic): I'm sorry... did i mention her big head again out loud? Let me ask again... could someone ask Olga to pass the eggs please? Olga (passes them over): Before anyone says it... I'm not deaf! Maria: Imp, you really need to forgive her! Olga: How many times do i have to say it!? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, and yes I'm sorry... please Nastya, you have to forgive me! Maria (Anastasia once again doesn't even acknowledge she hears Olga): Well this is getting us nowhere! Tatiana (changes subjects): I've heard from the children that they all have tons of friends already... and it's not because of where they come from either! Olga: That's wonderful... (isn't giving up) isn't it Nastya? Anastasia (as if she didn't even hear Olga say it): That's wonderful! Olga (sighs and gets up): Excuse me... I need to lay down! I don't feel so hungry anymore! Tatiana: Olga? (too late Olga's gone) I guess now it's just the seven of us!
Later after breakfast, Tatiana goes to check on Olga... Tatiana: Olga...
TBC... Olga's actually fine, she just couldn't stand the silent treatment from Anastasia! Sam will arrive at dinner... but not yet!
Tatiana: Olga, are you okay? Olga: I'm fine. I just couldn't stand that silent treatment anymore. She's acting like I don't even exist. Tatiana: She'll get over it. Olga: Will she. Maria comes in. Maria: We have a new problem. Olga: Now what. Maria: Anastasia is talking about moving out. Tatiana: What? She's not serious. Maria: She is. Of course, she is going to talk to her Ivan about it first. Olga: Oh God, when will this end.
Meanwhile...
Ivan K: Moving out!? Why? Anastasia: Because I don't want to live in the same palace as HER anymore. Ivan K: You mean Olga? Anastasia: Whatever. Ivan K: Anastasia, I know you two aren't getting along right now, but isn't this taking things too far. Anastasia: No, she doesn't appreciate me. Why should I live with her? Ivan K: Okay, then what about the children. Anastasia: The children? Ivan K: They would miss you if you left. Anastasia: Yeah, I guess they would. But.. Ivan K: Just think it over for a few days, okay. Whatever final decision you reach, I'll support it. Anastasia: Okay, a few days it is.
Soon.. Ivan K: I managed to talk her out of moving out for now. However, we better find a way to get those two talking again soon. Tatiana: We'll try, Ivan, we'll try. Oh Sam, where are you. We need you now!
At Lunch... Maria: Where's the BP? Ivan S: I'll go find out! (goes up and knocks on the door, voice making BP turn heads towards door) Maria's looking for you two, it's lunch time! Tatiana: Thanks, we'll be right there! Ivan S (voice): Alright, I'll let her know! Olga (sitting with her arms wrapped around her knees, shakes her head as if she's scared): I... i don't want to go down there again! Tatiana (comforting): That's alright, i understand! Here's a thought... I'll go downstairs and get lunch for both of us and come back upstairs! We can have lunch together! Olga (sulking still): Sure, i guess! Tatiana (puts a hand to her sister's shoulder): It will be alright, don't worry! Olga (rests her head on her knees): But I do worry! Anastasia was talking of moving out... to get away from me no less! She really hates me that much? Tatiana: Olga... once again, she doesn't hate you! She's just upset! Olga: So I keep being reminded... (shakes head) but it doesn't feel that way! Tatiana: I know, i know it doesn't! I'm going to get us some lunch! I'll return shortly!
Tatiana goes downstairs but before getting anything... Anastasia (looks over to see Tatiana hovering there): What Governess? Tatiana: You and I need to talk after lunch! Anastasia: Why? Tatiana (goes to get lunch for both her and Olga): Oh I think you definitely know why! (grabs the lunch) I'm having lunch upstairs with Olga... it seems someone here has made her almost afraid to come down and be with the rest of us! (goes and stops in the doorway and turns) Remember... after lunch! Anastasia (as Tatiana exits): Yeah, yeah, yeah! (the others look at her) What!?
Everyone just shakes their heads. Tatiana returns upstairs... Tatiana (voice): Olga, it's only me! Olga: Come on in! Tatiana (enters): Here you go! Olga (accepts the plate): Thanks Governess (sighs) and thanks also for not making me go down there! Tatiana: You're going to have to face her eventually! Olga: Why? I don't think I can bear being treated like i don't even exist one second longer! Tatiana: It will get better soon! (something claws at the door) I'll get that! (opens to see the cub there) Oh, so you want to lunch with us i see? Olga (cub goes up onto her bed and nuzzles her arm finally getting her to smile): Hey there! Tatiana: It looks like she wants to comfort you too! Olga (still smiling): So I can see! (laughs) Can I eat now? (cub just rests next to her) Thank you! Tatiana: It looks like she knows your upset! (cub makes a small "affirmative" sound) I take that a yes then!
At lunch in the dining room... Anastasia (as she's eating): Mashka... why do you keep looking at me like that? Maria: You really need to stop Anastasia! Anastasia: Stop what? Giving the girl with the huge head what's coming to her? Maria (sighs): You also really need to stop with the big head insults too! Anastasia (sarcastic): Oh so sorry... does reminding you that our so-called sister has a big head bother you? Maria: No, but imagine how Olga feels! Anastasia: Who? Maria: You know very well who!
As lunch finishes... Tatiana: I'm going to take these plates back downstairs! I'm going to talk to her while I'm at it! Olga: Alright, sure! Tatiana (at door): Can you do me a favor Olga? Olga: Depends on what you want! Tatiana: Come down for dinner please? You and Anastasia don't even have to talk to each other! Olga (sighs): Fine, I'll do it for you! Tatiana: Thank you Olga! (goes downstairs and offers Maria the plates) Here you go! Anastasia (looks up to find Tatiana hovering over her again): Would you stop doing that!? Tatiana: No... (points) Living Room, now! (Anastasia just sits there) NOW... do not make Mount Governess come out! Anastasia (gets up): Alright, alright... I can take a hint! Tatiana (gestures towards sofa): Sit and i will not repeat myself! Anastasia: Relax... I'm sitting! Tatiana: What is your problem!? Anastasia: You know very well what Olga may not have said outright but implied is what the problem is! Tatiana: So talk to her... i get that she upset you, i really do! But do you really have to hurt her back? Anastasia: Fair is fair... she started it! (gets up and shakes her head) I knew it! Tatiana: Knew what? Anastasia: You're on her side! Once again the BP sticks together through thick and thin no matter what happens! It doesn't matter if the youngest sister gets hurt... Olga is always more important than me! You'd rather take her side then scold her for anything because your the BP... united until the end! Tatiana: Anastasia!? I'm not taking sides! Yes me and Olga are the BP, yes we're practically best friends, yes i agree with her a lot... but that doesn't mean i love you any less! (goes and puts her hands to her sister's shoulder) Anastasia, you're my sister and nothing will change that! You are just as important to me as Olga is! Anastasia: Could have sure fooled me! Tatiana (Anastasia starts walking away): Anastasia!? (getting annoyed) Anastasia, we aren't done here! Anastasia (voice already out the door): Yes we are! Tatiana (shakes head): Unbelievable!
TBC... Tatiana goes back up to Olga and fills her in and she's still sitting the way she has been! Yet the cub is still by her side! I'll post the dinner scene next!
Olga: How did it go? Tatiana: Not as well as I had hoped. She started on about how we're the BP, and we stick together, no matter what. She implied that I don't love her as a sister as much as you. Olga: That's crazy. As for us sticking together, well that is true. However, it hasn't always been clear sailing. Remember that horrible fight we had when we thought Mama had breast cancer? Tatiana: Oh yeah, it took Sam switching our minds to sort us out. Damn, where the hell is she anyway? We need her. Olga: What's happened, Tatiana. In the old days, none of us ever fought like this? Tatiana: Olga, that's because we're not the same people we were back then. Russia is not the only thing that has changed since 1918, we have too. Some for the better, some for the worst. Olga: Right now, I wish we had those days back. Tatiana: Olga, you don't mean that. I would never want to go back to that time. I would never have became the person I am now. I would not have the husband and children I have now, and neither would you. Olga: That is true, our Dimitri's would never have been allowed to marry us, because they are not of royal blood. Tatiana: Exactly, and Alexei would never have been allowed to marry Kole for the same reason. None of us would have the children we have now. Can you imagine you life without Alexander and Elizabeth? Olga: No, I can't. Tatiana: The same goes with me. Also my medical career would never have gone past nursing in the war. Back then, a woman doctor was unthinkable, especially if said woman was a Grand Duchess. No, Olga, I would never want those days back. Olga: I know, but it was nice when none of us fought like this. Tatiana: Yes, but that was because we saw so little of the outside world beyond the walls of Tsarskoe Selo. What was it someone once said of us, we talked like children, even though we were young women. Well, if was true. Now it no longer is. We have to take the good with the bad. Olga: But what about this situation with Nastya. Tatiana: When she calms down, I'll try again. Looks like the two of you have one thing in common. Olga: Which is? Tatiana: You both can be stubborn at times...
Tatiana: Right now, i think it's best if you just rest for a while! You've had a pretty rough day! Olga: Thanks Governess and i suppose i can take a nap until dinner! Tatiana: You suppose? Olga: Correction... i will take a nap until dinner! Tatiana (smiles): Right answer! Rest well! Olga: I'll try too! (lays down) Believe me, I'll try to! (cub cuddles up to her) You want to stay here? Tatiana (looks over as it's nestled right against her side sound asleep): I guess so! Looks like you can both have a nap until dinner! Olga (eyes close): I suppose so! Tatiana: I'll leave you now! Olga (almost asleep): Mm-hmm! (cub yawns) You sleep well too! Tatiana (watching in the door): How sweet! Olga (though eyes are closed): I thought you were going Dr. Malama? Tatiana: Uh yeah! (gently closes door) Now, to try and talk some sense into another sister... again!
Tatiana goes downstairs... Maria: How is she? Tatiana: Tired! Anastasia (comes in): Has anyone seen our little friend? Tatiana: She's napping upstairs... with Olga! Maria: She is? (goes towards the steps) This i have to see! Tatiana: Mashka? (Maria stops on the steps and turns, she sighs) Nevermind, just be very quiet and don't disturb them! Maria: Don't worry Governess! (she peeks in to see the cub nicely cuddled right against Olga, both are asleep) How adorable! (gently closes the door) I wouldn't... (gently reopens and grabs her phone) one little photograph! (snaps a photo) That works! (comes back down) Here's a nice little keepsake... even Olga would want a copy! Tatiana (looks at the photo): Oh that looks wonderful! Anastasia: So Dr. Malama? Tatiana: Anastasia? Anastasia: How was work and school? Tatiana: School? Oh, the children... they really seem to be enjoying themselves! Anastasia: Cool! Tatiana: As for work... well work is work! Maria: Uh-huh! Well I should start dinner soon! Tatiana: Alright, let me know when dinner is ready so i can wake Olga up! Maria: I will! Tatiana (as Anastasia starts to leave): Anastasia Nikolaevna get back here! Anastasia (stops dead in her tracks) Great! (turns) What now? Tatiana: About Olga... Anastasia (interrupts): Save it... I have nothing to say to or about that big headed she-devil! Tatiana: Anastasia, she... (too late the imp's gone) well that went well!
Later before dinner... Olga (finally comes down): Where is everyone? Tatiana (comes into view): Olga, you're awake! Olga: Yeah, i know! Is dinner ready? Tatiana: Almost! You woke practically in time for it... well, almost! Olga: Did you have another talk with her? Tatiana (sighs and shakes her head): I tried... but she wouldn't let me even start! She called you a big headed she-devil! (Olga sits on the sofa having to take it in) Olga, honey... are you alright? Olga: She-devil huh? Tatiana (shrugs): That's what she said! (something's hugging her leg making her look down) Yes? Olga (cub starts walking away, then stops and turns to look at them both): I think she wants us to follow! Tatiana: Let's do that then! Anastasia (BP see her and the others already out back): I take it you got the same feeling Tatiana? Tatiana: Yes, WE did! (watches cub) Where is it going? Maria: I think she's leaving us! Anastasia: She can't leave us! (cubs goes over and nuzzles her making her kneel down) You can't leave us... not now! (cub nuzzles her shoulder) Don't kiss up to me there... (cubs goes off) where you going off to now? Maria (cubs goes to her): She's coming to me! (Cub does the same with her and then everyone else) Now I suppose everyone else! Olga (gets nuzzled by the cub): I think this is her way of saying goodbye! Tatiana (Anastasia wants to follow, she gently grabs her by the shoulders): Let her go, imp... let her find her family! Anastasia: But I thought we were her family now? Tatiana: But we aren't bears Nastya... she knows one day she'll have to be with her own kind! Maria: In any case... it's time for dinner!
At dinner, guys come in a little late... Tatiana: Where were you four? Ivan S: We were just checking out back... it's gone! Maria: Oh, I'm going to miss her! (smiles) But we'll always have a photograph to remember her by! Olga: We never took any photos though! Maria: But I did... while you two were asleep! (gets her phone) Here... (hands her the phone) you two look peaceful! Olga (smiles): Oh how sweet! Maria: Yes my dear sister, you will get a copy! Ivan S: Let us see! (Olga hands the phone to the guys): Isn't that nice? Dmitri M: I'm guessing she got through one of the bushes and that's how she got out back! Maria: That's right! Remember when we first spotted her... she was hiding in one of the bushes! Tatiana: You're right! Anastasia (looks around): Could someone ask the big headed she-devil to pass the water? Sam (voice): That will be enough from you! Maria (Sam walks in): SAM! You're back! Sam: Yes, I am! (goes near Olga and passes the water to Anastasia! She sits and shakes her head at BOTH Anastasia and Olga) Look at yourselves, you're supposed to know better! How do you think it makes us feel... me, Tatiana, Maria and the guys to see you behaving this way? Fine example you're setting for the children! Anastasia: Yeah but she... (Sam glares at her) nevermind! Sam: I think you two need to spend some time together! Anastasia: Me... stuck around her? Sam: Yes, in fact I already have a table set up in another room! Olga: A table? (Sam picks up her plate) What are you doing? Anastasia (Sam does the same with hers): Yeah, what are you doing? Sam (heading out the door): You want to eat i suggest you get up and follow me! Anastasia (just glares at Olga then the door): What is she... Sam (voice): NOW, YOU TWO! Olga: Might as well do what she says! (Anastasia sighs but gets up and follows her out the door) What is she up to? (they both enter a room nicely set up and fit for dinner for two) What in the world? Sam: Sit... BOTH OF YOU! Olga (they comply and Sam heads out the door): Wait, what? Sam: If pulling a Maria and Ivan on you is what will knock some sense into then so be it! Anastasia (the door closes... and they hear it lock): She didn't!? Sam (voice): I suggest like with what happened with Maria and Ivan that one time... that if you want out then you'll talk this out! Olga: But Sam... Sam (voice): But Sam nothing... NOW DO IT!
Sam goes back into the dining room... Ivan S: We heard what you just did! Tatiana: Where were you earlier!? Dmitri M: Tatiana... Tatiana: No, we could have used your help! Sam: I was around... I'll tell you when it's time! Maria: Time for what? Sam: When those two get along again... you'll find something out! Those two are going to be isolated from the rest of the world until they learn to get along again! (Maria laughs a little) What's so funny? Maria: Remember a couple years ago? Sam: What is it that you happened to remember? Maria: We watched that movie there... oh what was it called! Two twins end up going to the same camp and then finding out they both have the same parents they switch places on them to bring them back together! Sam (laughs): Parent Trap? Maria: Parent Trap... yes! Remember... to make the two get along they were isolated? Tatiana: Oh yes, the isolation cabin... i think that's what they called it! Sam: They had the "isolated" table too! I do remember! Maria: See... you just isolated those two until they learn to get along again right? Sam: Right... ah i see! Well... if that's the game they wanted to play! It seems i can't leave you guys for one second without a possible feud erupting can I? Though i will say I was nearby the entire time! I was hoping after a bit those two would sort themselves on their own... turns out they wouldn't! So I came back to settle things for them!
Speaking of settling things... Olga: Nastya, (Anastasia doesn't even look up) I'm sorry for what I said! (sighs) Would you please acknowledge i still exist for even one minute? Anastasia: Maybe... see I acknowledged you even existed by speaking to you! Olga: That's a start! Fine, if you won't talk to me then hears hoping you'll listen to what I have to say! (takes a breath) I never meant to make you think that I thought you were a bad influence on any of the children! Like I said they're impressionable and they don't need someone like you... (Anastasia's about to speak up) ah, ah, ah you just listen! They don't need someone like you filling their heads with crazy ideas... however, i know i may have to remind myself from time to time that, that's not you anymore! You've grown up, you actually heaven forbid (playfully gasps) matured! Okay, yes you're still as prankish and humorous as ever... and i hope that never changes! (Anastasia actually smiles) The point is... I'm proud that you're my impish sister! I always will be proud of that... but i know i have to remember that you only prank at certain moments now! At certain moments now when the time is right! I just want to say I'm sorry! Anastasia? Anastasia (sighs): Olga? (Olga gets up and goes over) What? Olga: Oh get up imp! (Anastasia slowly does, she hugs her) You're my sister and I couldn't love you any more than i do for you being who you are! (hands now rest on her shoulders) Never, ever forget that... never! Anastasia: Olga? Olga: Yes? Anastasia: Let's forgive but just not forget... and you know what? Olga: What? Anastasia: I'm sorry too! I was hurt and angry and I just let it go to my head! Olga: I know... and Tatiana's right! Anastasia: Tatiana? Olga: Yeah, before my nap she said that you and i have one thing in common? Anastasia: Which is what? Olga: We can both be stubborn at times! Anastasia (laughs finally): She's right! (goes and sits) Let's finish dinner! Olga (sits as well): I agree! (they both finish) Now let's see if we can't get out of here! (starts shaking the door knob only to find...) it's not even locked! Anastasia: What? (tries knob herself) So this door has been unlocked the entire time? Olga: We need to find Sam! Anastasia: Agreed... oh and one other thing! Olga: What? Anastasia: I could never truly hate you Olga! Olga: Same here!
They find the others in the living room... Tatiana: You're back! So Sam let you both out already? Anastasia (smiles): That's just it... Olga (Anastasia looks to her): The door was never locked! Maria: What? Sam (voice): You heard them! (they turn to see her in the doorway) The door wasn't locked! Olga (Sam comes in): I could have sworn i heard that lock click! Sam: You did! Then I came back in the next few minutes... and very quietly unlocked it! I knew that if you knew you could get away from each other... you would have and that would have ruined everything! So I had to make you believe the door was still locked! Olga: Clever, very clever! Sam: Hey imp? Anastasia: Yeah? Sam: How do you feel about bears now? Anastasia: Interestingly enough... they don't scare me anymore! Not since that cub! Sam: Cub? (smiles) Oh, you mean this cub? Anastasia (Sam walks away): She found it? (cub comes out) It's back! Sam (re transforms): Yes, it's back... kinda! Tatiana: Wait... this entire time... you were the bear cub? Sam: I was... I wanted the imp to get over her fear! I told you guys at dinner I was around! Anastasia: But you sent me texts saying... Sam: Ah, the glory of having powers! I sent those texts, true... to keep you off track! Look, you're no longer afraid of bears now, now are you? Anastasia (smiles): You did that to help me didn't you? Sam: Yes, i did! However, i was seeing how things were getting out of hand between you two and finally decided enough was enough! I can't leave for more then one minute can I? Olga: I suppose not! Sam: Prank War Two truce imp? Anastasia: Truce sounds good... so once again neither of us won! Sam: Nope I guess not! Now I believe it is time for bed! Tatiana (looks to clock): It is! (hugs Sam) Welcome back and goodnight! Sam (the other follow suit telling her goodnight): Night, all of you! (settles on the sofa and sighs smiling) Lessons had to be learned... and they were!
TBC... Yay, everything has been settled and lessons have been learned! I guess they'll have a nice keepsake photo to remember the "cub"!
The next day, Alexei and Kole come over...
Alexei: You mean Sam was the cub the whole time!? Olga: Yes, she was. Kole: I knew it. Everyone looks at her. Uh, well, I mean I suspected. Anastasia: You did. Kole: Didn't any of you find it strange that Sam was gone the whole time the cub was here? Or how a bear cub could have gotten this far in St. Petersburg without being seen? You all know that she does have the power of shape shifting. Tatiana: Well, she did send texts to Nastya while here as the cub, that might have thrown us off. Kole: Turns to Alexei. Remember that hero, Superman. Alexei: The one I dressed as at the costume party. Kole: Yeah, well people always wondered why he and Clark Kent, his alter ego, were never in the same place at the same time. Somehow, he always pulled it off. Maria: And Sam did the same. Alexei: To Olga and Anastasia. Looks like you two have made peace. Anastasia: Yeah, Sam knocked some sense into both of us.
Tsarskoe Selo...
Alexandra: Nicky, I just heard from Anichkov Palace, Olga and Anastasia made up. Nicholas: Good. Alexandra: Sam helped them see reason. Nicholas: Ah, she's back. Alexandra: Actually, she never left, we just didn't know it. Nicholas: But how.... That bear cub! Alexandra: Yes, it was her. Nicholas: I should have guessed after that leopard incident. Alexandra: Well, at least you didn't have Cossacks shooting at her this time. Nicholas: Had I known it was Sam, I wouldn't have had them shoot at all. I still think she should have told us. Alexandra: Well, Nicky, there is peace in our family again. Nicholas: Smiles. True.
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:21:30 GMT -5
Sam (voice): Ah, get over it Nicky! Nicholas: Sam? Sam (right from behind): I didn't do it! Nicholas (jumps): I never said... (sighs) don't start! (Alix starts laughing) What are you laughing about my dear? Alexandra: Oh just you dear... the way you jumped when she arrived was priceless! Nicholas: Funny... very amusing! Sam? Sam (smiles innocently): Yes Nicky? Nicholas: Had I known the leopard was you... Sam: Oh Nicky... you would have known soon anyhow! However it took me getting shot to find out instead! Although... Nicholas: Although? Sam: Although if you would have listened to your daughters and trusted them for once on something like this.... things may have turned out differently! They kept telling you the leopard was harmless and was like a big house cat... but no instead of trusting their judgement you wouldn't listen! Nicholas: But Sam... Sam: But nothing... they told you the cub was harmless and you called the zoo behind their backs and tried to remove it! Trust your daughters... they're grown women who know what they are doing! They were around both the leopard and the cub a whole lot longer then you were... so of course they knew better! You on the other hand... well.. Nicholas: I just want my family to be safe! Sam: So do I... and it's not only your daughters with who's judgement that you have to trust! Nicholas: Who's then? Sam: You also have to trust my judgement too... trust that i know very well what I'm doing and that no harm will come to anyone because of it! Nicholas: You... are right! (Sam almost speaks) Don't you be rubbing it in my face now! Sam (innocently): Oh Nicky... would i do a thing like that? Nicholas: Do you... (before he can finish Sam disappears making him sigh) actually need me... to answer that? (smiles) Well that went well! Alexandra (nods approvingly): Yes, I believe say it did!
Sam returns to Anichkov Palace and finds Olga and Anastasia talking... Sam (gasps in mock horror): You're still getting along? Olga: Yeah, why would.. you... even have to ask? Funny! Sam: Oh I try hard! Anastasia: We were just talking about our stupid feud... she told me how she felt and i told her i felt about it and there you have it! Sam: That's good to hear! Where is everyone? Olga: Maria's in the kitchen and Tatiana should come home from work soon! Sam: That works!
Next day... Tatiana (Sam sighs): something wrong? Sam (shakes head): Just thinking about 2011! Tomorrow is the tenth year anniversary of something well tragic! Maria: 9/11... i think that's what Kole called it! Sam: Ah, so you already know about it? Anastasia: Yeah, Kole told us about it recently! What a terrible day that must have been! Sam: Yeah, tell me about it! Olga: So, where were you that day? Sam: I was in a computer class and there were two computer teachers... the other one came rushing in from the classroom area telling my class with the other teacher there was something we had to see! You have the class room and then if you went through a door in the back of it you then have the computer lab! So we went in and apparently that class was going to watch a video when the TV was turned on and the second one hit! I then ended up seeing a newscast again in history class later that day as well because we were going to watch some civil war documentary or something when my history teacher turned on the TV... and there it was! Now, can we not talk about 9/11 anymore? Tatiana: Of course!
TBC... Sam's story about where she was that day is true... that's actually where I was that day! He, he... she got Nicky again!
Later, Tatiana is giving Olga a check up in the Infirmary...
Tatiana: I'm going to take a blood sample now. Olga: Thanks. Closes her eyes. You may proceed. Tatiana: Okay. Does so and puts the sample in the fridge. It's safely out of sight. Olga: Opens her eyes. Good to know. Tatiana: You really should try to get over this phobia of yours, Olga. Olga: I haven't in ten years, I don't think I'm about to now. The war, I saw things. Tatiana: We all did. In a way, that was our first dose of the outside world beyond Tsarskoe Selo. As horrible as that war was, I would not be the person I am now without it. Olga: Your experiences nursing got you interested in medicine. Tatiana: Checks her watch. Now, our other pregnant relative is due. Kole comes in. Olga: Your turn. Heads out. Kole: Where do you want me. Tatiana: Here. Indicates the place Olga just vacated. Kole: Okay. Tatiana begins the examination. Tatiana: Kole, this 9/11 thing, why did it happen? Kole: It's complicated, Tatiana. Let's just say my country had a habit of doing business with the wrong people in the wrong places. These people were far from trustworthy. In time, they grew to hate my country so much that they wanted to destroy it. Tatiana: Destroy it? Kole: Yeah, but luckily they never got the weapons they needed to do it, so they resorted to terrorist attacks, like the one on 9/11/01. Terrorism is the weapon of choice for those that can't use military force to achieve their ends. Even Russia will have problems. Tatiana: How so. Kole: I guess you know of Chechnya. Tatiana: Yes, it's one of our southern provinces. Kole: Seventy year from now, they'll want to break away from Russia, and they'll be groups will to use terrorist means to do it. Tatiana: You mean.. Kole: Yes, they'll plant bombs in Russian cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg in order to achieve their ends. Tatiana: That's terrible. Kole: I know. Tatiana: I don't suppose there is any way to stop all of this. Kole: I imagine it's a fixed event, like the war that's coming. Tatiana: That doesn't mean we have to like it. Are you sure, Kole? Kole: No, but I'm sure Sam is. Tatiana: I'll have to ask her...
Sam (sees Tatiana coming): Hey, how did it go... especially with a certain sister? Tatiana: It went well actually, even with Olga! Can we talk? Sam: Sure! What's on your mind? Tatiana: Kole and I were just talking about 9/11... (Sam sighs) just hear me out please? Sam: Of course I will! Tatiana: We were talking about whether or not it was a fixed event or if by any luck we can prevent it! Sam (shrugs): I don't know... I wish I did! But we can't take the risk that it is fixed though! Look what happened with Hitler... although of course we already knew that WAS a fixed event just your brother wasn't apparently listening! Tatiana: Yeah, and you were almost killed because of it! Sam: Exactly! One change in a fixed event is all it takes and you can say goodbye to the nice future in 2071! Tatiana: That would be terrible! Sam: I know!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:23:30 GMT -5
Two days later... Sam (calls out): I have mail if anyone cares? Tatiana: Anything for any of us or just advertisements? Sam (going through): Let's see here... advertisement, advertisement, another stupid advertisement... Maria (Sam trails off): What is it? Anastasia: Yeah, why did you trail off like that? Sam (sighs): You asked if there was anything for any of you correct? Tatiana: Correct! Sam: Well... (hands the envelope to Maria) the last one is for you and Ivan! Maria: What is it? (goes to door): Ivan my dear... can you please come in? Ivan S (enters with the guys): What's going on? Maria: There is something in the mail for both of us! And the way Sam trailed off... (hands him the envelope) would you please open it? Ivan S (accepts it): Sure! Maria (Ivan S shakes his head): What!? What is it!? Ivan S: I can't believe this! Maria: What... tell me! Ivan S (just drops the letter on the table): I need some air... I'm going out back for a walk! Maria: Ivan! (looks to the letter) What's wrong!? (she picks it up) I don't get why he's so upset! Sam (Maria all of sudden with hand to her chest slumps on the sofa): Mashka, honey... what is it? Maria: They want her back! Olga: What? Who? Maria (almost an inaudible whisper): The Krycek's... they want their granddaughter!
Everyone's shocked, meanwhile out back... Dmitri C-B (and the other two catch up to Ivan who's walking around): Dude... what was that all about? Ivan S: Damn them both! Dmitri M: Hey, what are you talking about? Ivan S: They aren't getting her back... over my dead body! Dmitri C-B (Gibbes Ivan S): Knock it off! Now tell us... what the hell is going on!? Ivan S: Tatiana's grandparents... they all of a sudden want her now! Dmitri M: You have got to be kidding us!? Ivan S: Nope... me and Mashka are summoned to a custody battle starting Wednesday! If it's a battle some old people want it's a battle they're going to get because i will not lose my daughter... adopted or otherwise!
Inside and Olga is fuming... Olga: WHAT GIVES THEM THE RIGHT TO TAKE HER!? Tatiana: Olga... don't start ranting! Olga: Don't start!? DON'T START!? THEY LOST ANY RIGHT TO THEIR GRANDDAUGHTER... Tatiana: Olga, please... Olga: DON'T INTERRUPT ME! THEY LOST ANY RIGHT TO THEIR GRANDDAUGHTER WHEN THEY REFUSED TO TAKE HER IN! (Olga starts pacing back and forth) THEY DECIDED THEY WERE GOING TO PUNISH HER JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE ANGRY AT THEIR OWN DAUGHTER... SO WHAT MADE THEM CHANGE THEIR MINDS!? THAT CHILD... Tatiana: Olga... stop it! Olga: THAT CHILD... SHE'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE! Tatiana: Olga... that's not for us to decide! Maria: WOULD YOU BOTH JUST SHUT UP!? Tatiana (Maria runs upstairs): Mashka? (sighs) Now what? Sam: We have to fight to keep her... that's what? (Tatiana smiles) What? Tatiana: Does that mean a certain family lawyer is coming back out soon? Sam (sighs): I suppose so! Tatiana (nods): I thought as much... that means we'll win for sure! Sam: You don't know that... we could lose! Olga: Don't... don't even think that! Sam: Olga... dear? Olga: What? Sam: I think the roof is calling you to play some tennis before you say something you'll regret! Olga (sighs and starts going up): Good idea! Ivan S (comes in with the guys): Where's Olga going? Sam: Roof before she's rants any further! You're lucky you weren't in here cause shortly after you guys went out back... sure enough a rant started! Ivan S: Uh-huh! (looks around) Mashka? Sam: She stormed upstairs after telling the BP to shut up as Olga was ranting and Tatiana was trying to silence her! Ivan S: I'll go make sure she's okay! Sam: Well I doubt it but you should be with her right now anyhow! Ivan S: Yeah!
Upstairs as Ivan S heads towards the door sobs are heard and it's Maria... Ivan S (knocks): Maria...
TBC... scene continues with Ivan and Maria who's very, very upset! What happens when everyone else (Nicky and Alix, Alexei and Kole, of course including Misha, Sablin and them) find out! Uh-oh it looks like Wednesday is going to be the start of something very interesting![/color]
Ivan S: Maria.. Maria: Ivan, I need to be alone for now. Ivan S: But... Maria: Ivan, please. We'll talk later. Ivan S: Okay, I'll hold you to that promise.
Up on the roof, Olga is not hitting tennis balls, she's POUNDING them!
Olga: Who the hell do these people think they are! Tatiana: Olga.. Olga: What gives them the right to come in and take Little Tatiana from Mashka. Tatiana: Olga... Olga: I tell you, if I were. Tatiana: OLGA! Olga: What!? Tatiana: If you hit those balls any harder, they're going to land in Canada. Olga: Don't start with me, Tanya. I've got a good mind to go and tell those two old bats where they can go! Tatiana: You'll do nothing of the sort, Olga. Olga: But... Tatiana: Listen, the only way we're gonna solve this is by legal mean. If you go and blow up at the Krycek's, you'll just be damaging our case. Olga: Yeah, I guess you're right. Good thing you're here to talk some sense into me. Still, it's crazy. How old are the Krycek's anyway. Tatiana: In their sixties. Olga: And these two are going to raise a baby!? What if one or both of them dies before she's old enough. Mashka and her Ivan are young, surely any judge would see they are better to raise Little Tatiana. Tatiana: I agree, Olga, let's just hope the judge sees it that way.
Later, Alexei and Kole come over...
Kole: What the hell are these people thinking!? Anastasia: That's what we're all wondering. Kole: This happened before I came here, but from what you told me, they didn't want the baby. Alexei: Yeah, they said that she was tainted because her mother was a prostitute. Anastasia: Well, it seems they've changed their minds. Mashka and Ivan have a custody hearing to attend on Wednesday. Kole: Well, if you need my help, I'll be there. Alexei: Me too. Anastasia: Well, I'm gonna call Mama and Papa and fill them in.
Soon, at Tsarskoe Selo...
Nicholas: This will NOT stand. I'll get the best lawyers in Russia if I have to. Alexandra: Sam said that she is willing to represent Maria. Nicholas: Well, if she needs back-up, I'll arrange it. That baby is OUR granddaughter, Alix, adopted or not, and I'm going to make sure she stays that way...
Sam (Ivan S comes down): Is she okay? Ivan S (rather sarcastic and snappy): Oh yeah... Mashka's just perfect right now! No, she's sobbing hysterically... how do you think she is!? Sam: Well excuse me for being concerned but you don't have to snap at me! Ivan S (sighs and sits in one of the chairs): I'm sorry... it's just... it infuriates me to see her suffering like this! What gives those people the right to just walk in and try to take our daughter from us? Sam: They're her blood and you aren't! But Judge Putin is going to look at more then whether any of you are blood related or not... he's going to look at the welfare of the child! Ivan S (gets up and takes her arm but quickly lets it go): But what if... what if he does give her to them and we lose her? Sam: It's called an appeal... if we lose i can file for a new hearing and hopefully then we'll win her back! But Ivan? Ivan S: Yeah? Sam: Don't think on the negative side... not just for your sake but for Maria's sake too! Ivan S (sighs and folds his arms): Yeah, I suppose you're right! Tatiana (comes down): You should see Olga right now! Sam: Is she okay? Tatiana: Oh she's fine! Although if she pounds on them any harder, forget about them landing on ground beneath her... they'll fly all the way to Canada and possibly back! Sam: Oh dear... she's that steamed? Tatiana: You could say that! Sam: Oh dear! Tatiana: Has Maria come downstairs yet? Ivan S: No, she wants to be left alone for now! Sam: I'll go check on her anyhow! Ivan S: Alright... good luck! Sam: Yeah I know! Tatiana: Oh and Olga wishes to know about dinner! Sam: I'll find out!
Upstairs, Maria is still sobbing... Maria (hears the knock, voice): I'm still not ready Ivan... go away! Sam: Mashka... it's only me! Maria (voice): I don't want to talk right now! Sam: I have an idea... i know what will take your mind off this for now! Maria (voice): What could possibly do that? Sam: Cooking! I know you love working in the kitchen and besides it's almost time for dinner! Maria (sighs voice): I'm not that hungry... no offense but i don't feel like leaving this room right now! Sam (puts hand to door): That's alright... it's understandable! I'll work something out tonight... how's that? (no answer) Maria? Maria (voice): I heard you... thank you! Sam: For? Maria: For taking over for me right now! Sam: Anything within reason that will help!
Sam returns downstairs... Olga: Well? Sam: We are taking care of dinner tonight... Maria's understandably not up for it! Tatiana: We'll gladly take over! Sam (sighs): Yeah! Ivan S: You alright? Sam: No... it's pains me just as much to see Mashka in so much pain! Hasn't she suffered enough in her young life... (looks to ceiling) FOR GOODNESS SAKE!? Olga: Don't start ranting now... that's my job! Sam: Ha, ha! Don't worry I won't... it's just... it's not fair! Tatiana: As Mama... Sam: God's will isn't always fair nor right... we know! (laughs) Believe me, we know!
At dinner... Olga (looks around): No Maria? Sam: I would've thought she'd come down eventually! Maria (voice): I'm here! (comes in as they watch her sit) I almost didn't want to come down though! Tatiana: It's good to see you down here though! Olga: Yes it is... and everyone? (everyone looks to her) Quit trying to take my job... all of the negative thinking and the sulking and refusing to come out... that all my job! Sam (laughs alongside everyone and hey look Maria's laughing): Okay Olga... we'll try to remember! Olga (smiles): Please do! Sam (looks to Maria and playfully gasps): Oh my goodness... did that really just happen? Maria (looks around): What? Anastasia: You were just laughing... it's a miracle! Maria: Well it's not like I've forgotten how to... cause once again isn't that one of Olga's jobs in this kind of situation? Olga (playfully nodding her head in agreement): Oh... good... good point... you are... you know... you are so right! Maria (look she's laughing again): Shush over there! Olga: Never... it's impossible! Maria: Hey, I'm the bigmouth so don't be taking my job now... (smiles and gestures towards Sam) she does that enough! Sam: You're very welcome for it too!
Next day, Maria's in the nursery wanting to spend whatever time she may have left with Little Tatiana...
TBC... scene continues with her Ivan coming in and she seems to be in a slightly better mood! Look Olga got her laughing though she needed it after all those tears!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:24:59 GMT -5
Maria: Ivan, lets spend the day with little Tatiana. I can't stand the thought of losing her. Ivan: We aren't going to lose her honey, I promise. Maria: Yeah, but all the same, this custody battle makes me want to spend time with her even more. Ivan: Whatever you want honey. Do you want to bring the other children? Maria: No, I want some quality time with each of them this week. Tomorrow I can spend time with Nicholas, and the day after Mikhail and Irene. We should go sightseeing, I hear there is a wonderful little park called Mikhaylovsky Park close by, and the Neva is quite beautiful too! We should pack a picnic! Oh it will be fun! I'm going to go wake up little Tatiana, would you go ask Natalia if she can make some ham sandwiches? Ivan: Sure thing!
They go their separate ways, Maria upstairs and Ivan to the kitchen.
Later, they are at the park, Maria's holding Tatiana and Ivan is trying to feed her. Maria: Ivan, you're getting baby food all over her! (she starts laughing hysterically) Ivan: (baby talk) Awww it's okay Tatiana, here, just eat the airplane! (starts to make airplane noises and "Mmm" noises) Maria: (looks at Little Tatiana) Tatiana what are we going to do with your Papa? (giggles) Ivan: I don't know, but food would be nice. Lets break out those sandwiches! Maria: (balances Little Tatiana on the ground) Yay! Maria: (Suddenly a mama duck and three ducklings waddle by, quacking away. She starts making high pitched noises) Aww look, how adorable! Ivan: (holds out bread towards them) Come here little ones! Come here! (the ducks go towards him and start to eat the bread) Maria: Here give me a piece! (she puts the piece in Little Tatiana's hand and helps her hold it out to them. The smallest duck comes up and takes it from her. Ivan snaps a picture with the camera.) Ivan: (whispers) this is going on the fridge! Little Tatiana (Tatiana is clapping her hands and squirming. Maria sets her down and she crawls to the baby duck): D- d- uck! Maria: (gasps) Ivan did you hear that? Did you hear that? Ivan: She said duck! Maria: I have to get it on video! (gets the camera and starts recording) honey, what is that? (points at duck) What is it? Little Tatiana: D- duck! Duck duck! Duck duck! Ivan: Aww! I love our life. Maria: Me too! I love our children, our family, and our memories! Ivan (they kiss, but then Little Tatiana breaks them up).: Here, let me hold her, she can see the ducks better. Maria: good idea, my leg was falling asleep anyways. Little Tatiana (Maria hands her to Ivan, and he startles the ducks, and all of them run away except for the littlest one): Duck! Ivan: The ducks are gone honey, they ran away! Little Tatiana: Duck! Maria: (Little Tatiana points to the picnic basket where a small duck is trying to climb out inconspicuously. Maria holds up the duck) This duck? Little Tatiana: Duck duck!
Ivan (he and Maria laugh, and the little duckling chirps too): Where did the mother go? Maria: I don't know.... do you think she is coming back? Ivan: I don't know either. We should wait, just in case. Maria: That sounds like a good plan. Maria (they wait for 1 hour, and the mother still hasn't come back, and its getting dark): I suppose we should go home, Tatiana is shivering! Ivan: (gives keys to Maria) Here, you two can wait in the car with the duck I can clean up. Maria: Okay, we can have something to surprise everyone with! We can name him Gogil which of course means Golden Eyed Duck, how's that? Ivan S: I love it if you do!
Maria nods and Little Tatiana claps in joy. Later....
Maria: We're home!
* From Talya, edited and proofread and expanded by RHB
Maria: We're home! Anastasia: How did it go? Maria: We had a wonderful time. Little Tatiana actually talked. Anastasia: She did. Maria: I'll set up the video. Anastasia: I'll get the others.
Soon they are all watching the video of Little Tatiana saying "duck".
Tatiana: That is so sweet, my namesake talking. Maria: Yeah... Olga: What is it, Mashka? Maria: What if the Kryceks change her name? Tatiana: Maria, don't talk like that. It hasn't happened yet. Anastasia: Besides, you and Ivan could win this. Maria: I hope so.
Later, Olga is back on the roof, whacking the balls when Tatiana joins her.
Olga: I have an idea. Tatiana: What is it? Olga: Maybe you could make up a medical reason to keep.. Tatiana: Angerly cuts her off. Olga, don't EVER ask me to do anything like that again. EVER! Olga: Hey, don't snap at me. Tatiana: Olga, you have to understand, my oath as a doctor is sacred. I can't break it for anything, not even my sister. Olga: Well, it didn't hurt to ask. Tatiana: Well, now you have. And I can't do it, Olga, much as I love Mashka, I can't. I hope you understand why. Olga: Yeah...
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:26:11 GMT -5
Olga: It's just... Tatiana (Olga shakes her head and stops to sit on the floor): It's just what? (stops and sits next to her) Talk to me! Olga: I guess I just let my concern for our sister get the best of me which is why i asked! Tatiana: I understand Olga, I really do but there isn't anything we can do unless something medically does happen! Olga (sighs): I know, I know... but i don't have to like it! Tatiana: Me neither... but it's just the way it is! (motions for her to get up) Now... (they both stand) Let's continue shall we? Olga: Yeah, sure!
Nursery... Little Nicholas (comes in): Mama? Maria: Yes? Little Nicholas: We've been talking, me and my cousins! We want to help! Sam (in doorway): I wish you could! Little Nicholas: But we can't? Sam: I'm afraid not! Little Nicholas: But why? I don't want to lose my sister! Sam: I know you don't but I'm afraid you're too young... if you were much older that would be another story! Little Nicholas: There's gotta be something we can do! Sam: You could spend time with her! Maria: That would be a wonderful idea! Little Nicholas (Sam smiles): What is it Aunt Sam? Sam: I was just thinking! Little Nicholas: What about? Sam: I'll be right back Maria (Sam exits as Little Tatiana crawls and knocks her brother over): Oh how sweet! Little Tatiana: Duck! Little Nicholas (laughs): No, I'm not a duck! Sam (returns): It's all set! Maria: What did you set up now? Sam: The car will be ready at 7 to go to Fridays... you, your Ivan and your children are going to have a nice family dinner together! Maria: Just us? Sam: Yes, just you! Don't worry we'll take care of dinner here! It's not like we can't manage without you! Maria: You didn't have to do that! Sam (voice as she walks away): Yes I did! Little Nicholas: This is so cool! The last time we were at Fridays... wasn't it Grandmother's birthday? Maria: I think so! No wait... the last time was for Aunt Olga! Little Nicholas: Oh that's right... it was to celebrate our new cousins that will be coming! Maria: That's correct! Don't you have homework to do? Little Nicholas (laughs): That's where I just came from Mama! Maria: Oh, good then!
Now the BP are downstairs when... Little Victoria (comes running in): Mama, Mama, Mama! Tatiana: Yes Victoria? You seem rather excited about something! Little Victoria: Maybe but I'll be more excited if you say yes! Tatiana: For? Little Victoria: Me and Alix were talking to our friends and we thought wouldn't it be cool to have a palace slumber party! Tatiana (laughs): Not on a school night! Little Victoria: Of course not Mama... it would be over the weekend! Olga: I think that would be a wonderful idea! Another thing we never got to do... Tatiana: Have friends our own ages come to the palace... i know! The answer is definitely yes... see if they can't come on Friday will you? Little Victoria: Thanks Mama... we will! Olga (Little Victoria runs of in excitement making both the BP smile): Oh if only... Tatiana: I know Olga! I think the only friend you've ever known is Ritka! Olga: Yes but at the time she was a court servant... not that, that means anything! Tatiana (laughs): I know what you meant Olga! Still, it would have been nice for us to have friends our own ages... but Mama never allowed it! Olga: I know, she figured we could be a friend to each other ALL the time! Tatiana: Yes she did... but hey it worked out didn't it? Olga: Yeah I suppose it did!
Upstairs Maria and her Ivan are talking about that family dinner Sam set up for them...
TBC... Scene continues with Maria telling Ivan about the dinner and they're both happy about it! Aww wasn't that sweet... does that mean Friday's story arc has a slumber party? I have plans for Friday nights Slumber party... a princess diaries 2 idea!
Maria: Did you hear, Sam set up a family dinner for us at Fridays. Ivan S: That's wonderful, we can a family dinner before.. Maria: Ivan, I'm trying not to think about it. Let's just have fun tonight. Ivan S: Okay.
Later, at dinner, Alexei and Kole are over..
Anastasia: I hope Mashka is having fun. Tatiana: I'm sure she is. Olga: It's nice that she gets to unwind before tomorrow. Kole: I agree. Anastasia: Did you hear, Kole, the other news. Kole: Other news? Anastasia: There is going to be a slumber party here Friday night, for our children. Of course, mine are too young, but the other aren't. Kole: Hey, I used to have those when I was little. Tatiana: You're lucky. Kole: None of you had them. Tatiana: No, because we didn't have any friends our own ages. We were kept apart, remember. Kole: Oh yeah. Alexei: Besides, with my illness, I couldn't have friends, there was too much of a risk of me getting hurt. Kole: Much as you've told me, part of me still can't picture it. What was wrong with having friends? Olga: Kole, you didn't live in the Old Empire. We were apart, different, supposedly better than everyone else in Russia. Anastasia: Is it any wonder the population came to hate us so much. Tatiana: Still, that was a long time ago. Our children are growing up in the new Russia, not the old. Olga: And thank God for that. Kole: Well, I'm glad I arrived now, and not twenty years ago. Alexei: Me too, Kole, me too.
Tatiana: I just remembered another reason why we were sheltered from life the way we were! Sam: Which is? Tatiana: Mama didn't approve of the high society's influences! I don't entirely blame her for that! Olga: Neither do I... though still after a while she should have just trusted us enough to decide that for ourselves! Tatiana: She was afraid she'd lose us Olga... afraid we'd get hurt somehow! Sam: Getting hurt sometimes is a part of life... god forbid! Anastasia: Well we got that now! Sam: Yeah I know! (Maria, Ivan and their children enter) Hey! Anastasia: I thought you guys were going out tonight? Maria: Oh we are... you sure you can manage without our company? Anastasia (gasps in mock horror): No, we'll die without you! Olga (she and everyone laughs as Anastasia makes a face of mock terror): Imp... you're crazy! Anastasia: I know... but it's not like i had the greatest of an example growing up! (imitates Alix) Remember you're the oldest and you should be setting a better example for us younger siblings! Olga (laughs): Very funny... and yes you sounded like Mama! Tatiana (smiles): I'm surprised even you can joke about that... we know how it always constantly annoyed you whenever Mama told you that! Olga (shakes head smiling): Why put that in past tense... she still tells me that from time to time even now? Tatiana: Oh right... good point! (looks to Maria and them) Don't you have some place to go? Maria: Right... (voice as they head out) don't wait up for us! Sam: I will... of course! Maria: Yeah, I kind of figured on that one! (Sam says it with her) You really need to go to bed at a more decent hour! (Sam smiles) Hey! Sam: Go! Enjoy yourselves! Ivan S: We plan to!
On the ride there... Little Nicholas: That was funny! Ivan S: What was? Little Nicholas: Mama and Aunt Sam! She said the same thing you did at the same time Mama! Maria: Well... she's heard it enough times i bet! Little Nicholas: Mama, Papa? Maria (with Ivan): Yes? Little Nicholas (Maria and Ivan look at each other then back to him): How is this going to work? Ivan S: How is what going to work? Little Nicholas: Is there going to be a jury and stuff? Maria: Probably! It's a closed hearing and it isn't until after the hearing is completely finished that we tell you guys much of anything! Little Nicholas: Oh! Sorry! Maria: What for? Little Nicholas: For bringing it up! Maria: No, don't apologize! It's understandable and you're just concerned! (looks out window) We're here... come on let's go inside! Little Nicholas: Yes Mama!
Meanwhile back at the palace and Kole and Alexei head out the door... Olga (sighs smiling): I still can't believe it! Tatiana: Believe what? Olga: Our little brother's all grown up... he actually to lived to grow up! Anastasia: And... he's married now! Olga: I know! There was a time when we thought it was impossible! Tatiana: Yes... we all thought he wouldn't even live to even be sixteen! But he did! Olga: Yes he did and he's happy! Tatiana: What was it Sam said to Mashka on her birthday again? Olga: Seeing you happy will make me happy! That one? Tatiana: Yes... she's quoted so many things it's hard to keep track half percent of the time anymore! Olga: Yeah, tell me about it! Anastasia (BP both look to her): What? Olga: You're not even going start up? Anastasia (smiles): Nope, not this time! Olga: Where's Sam? Tatiana: Upstairs... that was where she said she was going! Olga: Oh! Tatiana: Need to talk to her about something? Olga: Not really, no... just being curious! Tatiana (Olga sends out a text): Was that to Sam? Olga: Yes! (receives a text in return): Interesting, she's up on the roof! Tatiana (Olga gets up and rushes away): Good to know? What was that all about! Anastasia (shrugs): How should I know!
Roof... Olga: Rooftop tennis anyone... (comes into view of Sam) or not? (goes over) Sam? Sam (sitting on the roof looking out at the stars turns and looks at her then back): Oh... hey! Olga (sits next to her): Hey... you sound sad! What's wrong? Sam (laughs): Now you sound like me! Olga (Sam sighs): Sam... talk to me! Sam (shakes head): I'm just thinking! Olga: About tomorrow? Sam: Yeah, about tomorrow! I wasn't going to tell Mashka... but I'm scared! Tatiana (voice): If you're scared be scared! Sam (her and Olga turn to see Tatiana and Anastasia standing there): Don't that just sound familiar? Tatiana (her and Anastasia go and sit on the other side): It's understandable... we're all scared for Maria! Sam (shakes head): It's not just her I'm scared for... I'm scared of the hearing! There's always that chance that we'll lose... and to see Mashka devastated... (sighs) it would absolutely destroy me! I would feel as if i failed her! (Olga slaps her shoulder) What was that for? Olga: You're doing it again! You're thinking of the bad instead of the good! Sam (laughs): Oh sound familiar Olga? That's something we keep having to tell you! Olga: I know... every time i turn around! Anastasia: Well not EVERY time... but maybe every other time! Olga: Ha, ha! You'll do fine! Tatiana: You saved me remember? Sam (smiles): I know... but that's just it! Every case is different! A lot of times i believe i can conquer the world... i can do anything, stop anything bad from happening... but of course reality sets in to remind me otherwise! Tatiana (puts a hand to Sam's shoulder): You may be... Olga: Different? Tatiana: Yes, different! But you're still human nonetheless! (Sam laughs) What? Sam: It looks like the students have become the ones teaching now! Olga: I guess so! Like we have to remind Tatiana daily... you help us now we must help you! Tatiana: Olga's right! Sam: No... you're all right! (stands up) It's late and we have a long day tomorrow... well in a way I have a long day tomorrow! Olga: How long is this hearing going to last? Sam: Well it's not going to be decided in one whole day... we'll see how it goes!
TBC... looks the students have become the teachers! Oy-vay tomorrow... what will become of tomorrow? You'll just have to find out!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:27:13 GMT -5
Alexei and Kole get home...
Kole: That was a nice dinner. Alexei: It was. Kole: Sometimes I get jealous though. Alexei: Of what. Kole: Of the adventures you had before I came here. Alexei: I guess you mean the post 1918 ones. Kole: Yes, those. From what you have told me, I wouldn't have liked the Old Empire very much. We would have never met, because I'm not royal. Alexei: Yes, and I wouldn't have been much of a husband anyway, I was so sick all the time. At least now, when I cut myself shaving, I just say OW! and go on. Kole laughs. Alexei: Yeah, it is kind of funny, now that I'm free of the hemophilia. Kole: I remember you telling me that your nephews had it too. Alexei: Yeah, Tatiana's son, Dimitri, and Maria's son, Nicholas. Thankfully, Sam cured us all and got rid of the gene once and for all. Kole: I remember reading about it. Alexei: How so. Kole: When I was stationed on the Romanov Moon Base, there was a database on your family. It mentioned the hemophilia gene and how it mysteriously was cured in the 1920's. However, the reason was unknown. Alexei: Sam. Of course, she would keep a low profile. Kole: After what she has been through, I can't say I blame her. At least most of Russia seems to accept her now. Alexei: And let's hope it stays that way. Kole: Do you think we'll be called to testify tomorrow? Alexei: I honestly don't know. I guess we'll have to wait and find out.
Next day... Ivan S: Has anyone seen Maria? Sam: She's around here someplace... we have to go soon! Ivan S (sighs): I think i know very well where she is! I'll be right back! Sam: Sure thing! Ivan S (goes upstairs and sure enough as he pokes his head in): I thought I'd find you here in the nursery! (she doesn't acknowledge as she's looking over Tatiana in her crib) Maria? Maria: I can hear you! Ivan S (goes in and puts both hands on her shoulders): It's time to go! Maria: I can't! Ivan S: I'll be right there with you... besides if you don't show up who knows what they'll decide! Maria (turns around to face him): I'm scared Ivan... (rests her head on his chest making him puts his arms around her): I'm really, really scared! Ivan (plays with her hair): I know, i know! We'll get through this... together! Let's go! Maria: I'm right behind you! Ivan S: Alright! (goes out the door, walks a bit and realizes she's not following. Pokes head in door to find her still looking over Tatiana in her crib) Mashka? Maria (snaps to her senses): Oh right... (goes out the door) I'm right here! Ivan S (helps to lead her downstairs): I'm right here for you... we all are! Maria: Thanks Ivan! Sam (sees them): You both ready? Maria: No, no I'm not! Sam: It's going to be okay... if it's a fight they want then it's a fight that we have to be prepared to give them! They aren't getting her without a fight! Maria: You're right! Sam: I know I am! Ivan S: What of the others? Sam: It's a closed hearing... but they'll be outside waiting to be called in as character witnesses! Maria: If they're going to be there... who's going to take care of the children! Sam: Vlad and Natalia and the other servants! Because you helped Natalia, she's been asked to testify... but not until tomorrow! Maria: Alright, that sounds good then! Sam: It's time! Your sisters, brother and parents will follow shortly after us! Maria: Who are our witnesses tomorrow? Sam: Sablin and Rodionov, your uncle Misha since he spends a lot more time around us, Kole and your show off of a cousin! Maria: Cousin Dmitri? Sam: Yeah him... course he won't be all show-offish since this is an important situation! Maria: Of course not... he knows his limits! Sam: Oh and I forgot to mention the other guys will be there today too! Ivan S: Well they'd have to be if their wives were there to support their sister! Sam: Exactly! Maria: When do we know? Sam (knows what she's asking): Hopefully sometime tomorrow! They can't really decide all in one sitting now can they? Maria: Good point!
Meanwhile out back as the others are out back walking around... Tatiana (looks to Olga): What are you thinking about? Olga: Our sister... what else is there possibly to think about? Tatiana: Olga? Olga: What? Tatiana: Just remember one thing please? Olga: Which is? Tatiana: Keep your temper in control... i don't think starting a rant will help Maria any! Olga: Don't worry, I will! As tempting as it is to scream at those two for making Mashka absolutely miserable... I'll be civil! Anastasia: Good... (BP look to her) what? Olga: Don't do anything crazy! Anastasia: I won't! Tatiana: Good! Dmitri M (comes out with the other Dmitri and Ivan): They just left, so you know! Tatiana: Then it's time that we go and follow them to the courthouse! Olga: Is Maria okay? Did you see them before they left? Dmitri C-B: Judging by the way she seemed... she's scared and yes we talked to them for a bit right before they left! Olga: I would be scared too if i were in her shoes! I mean who do those two old people... Tatiana: Olga, don't even start! Olga: Sorry... just this is so ridiculous! Tatiana: We know Olga, we know!
TBC... It's a closed hearing which means no one actually gets to see it but you will see everyone waiting outside and what have you... you just won't see the actual hearing! Here's hoping tomorrow the verdict is good and if not... oh dear! But you'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out!
Meanwhile after everyone has left for the courthouse, the children are upstairs with Gogil... Littlest Dmitri: Gogil is so pretty! Little Alix: He really is! Victoria: Let me hold him! Little Dmitri (they pass the duck back and forth, holding it and petting it.): We should teach it tricks! Little Alix: Like rolling over! Victoria: Or jumping a rope! Little Dmitri: Or playing dead! Victoria: I'll go to Aunt Olga's library for training books for pets! Little Alix: I'll get all the bread I can find! Little Dmitri: I'll go get a litter box! Victoria: Litter box? Couldn't we just let him outside to do his business? Little Dmitri: That seems like a better idea. Okay, I will go get books on ducks from Aunt Olga's library! Little Alix: So it's settled, you two go to the library, and I will get bread! Little Dmitri: Meet back here in half an hour? Victoria: Will do. Little Alix: Yep.
They all leave to their respective tasks, and plan to return back 1/2 hour later. Meanwhile Natalia goes to make a sandwich... Natalia: Ham sandwich with cheese and mayo, delicious. She opens the bread cabinet and there's no bread!) I just bought 3 loaves of bread! Where could they be?! (checks the pantry, and there is no bread, crossing fingers) Please no more pranks, please no more pranks! Vlad (Natalia opens door cautiously making sure there are no pies, whipped cream or otherwise. Vlad comes up behind her and she doesn't notice): Looking for something? Natalia (startled by his sudden appearance): Oh it's you! I thought another prank war was waged. All the bread is gone, but what they would use it for is beyond my reasoning. Vlad: Would you like me to get some more at the market? Natalia: No, I can get it. Could you watch Yulia and Yelena? The boys are at school, and the girls have the day off. Vlad: I would be glad to help. Are they in the palace? Natalia: Yes, I believe they are playing in the nursery with little Tatiana and the others. Vlad: Imperial Babysitter ready to be of service. Natalia (Vlad does a mock salute, and walks off making her laugh as she walks out the door): See you later! Vlad: Goodbye.
* From Talya, edited and proofread and expanded by RHB
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:28:10 GMT -5
At the courthouse, Maria and her Ivan are in the session, while everyone waits outside...
Tatiana: Olga, if you keep pacing like that, you'll wear a hole in the floor! Olga: What!? Oh yeah, sorry. Sits down. Nicholas: I'm sure all is well. Olga: I wish I felt the same way, Papa. Alexandra: Maria has a good case, Olga. Anastasia: Yeah, but, I did some reading on cases like this. And there have been times when the judge has ruled in favour of the family, the blood family, that is. Even if said family is not fit. Olga: Really!? That's nuts! Anastasia: I know. Mind you, the cases I read happened in other countries, not here. Tatiana: Well, Nastya, don't forget that Russia has only had this kind of legal system for less than a decade. Anastasia: That's true. Looks around. Where did Alexei and Kole go? Ivan K: They headed off to the cafeteria to get a bite to eat. Dimitri C-B: Kole had sudden craving. Anastasia: She is okay, isn't she, Governess. Tatiana: She's fine, Nastya, just part of being pregnant.
In the cafeteria...
Kole: Alexei, I get the impression people are staring at us. Alexei: Well, I guess they're not used to seeing us in a courthouse. Kole: Weren't there any courts in the Old Empire. Alexei: There were, but they were just as corrupt as the whole sorry mess. Besides, when one of us, the Imperial Family, that is, had issues, we didn't bother with the courts, it was quietly dealt with. Kole: Yeah, I can imagine. Anyway, sorry for this, but these hunger cravings come on suddenly. Alexei: That's okay, Kole, you're eating for two, after all. Kole: Yeah, I am. Olga and Dimitri C-B arrive. Kole: Cravings? Olga: Yeah, hearing about you having them triggered them in me! Alexei: How's it going? Olga: So far they haven't called for any of us yet. So I thought I'd fulfill this craving in the meantime. Better than just sitting and pacing.
Back outside the courtroom... Clerk (looks to Nicky): Your.. Nicholas: Nicholas will do just fine! Clerk: Nicholas... we're ready for your testimony! Nicholas: Very well good man! (to the others) I'll return soon! Alexandra (Nicky exits into the courtroom and the doors close again): Here's hoping everything goes alright! Tatiana: We can only hope so Mama! Alexandra: Why don't you go and get some food dear? Tatiana: No, it's better that i stay here for now then... Alexandra: Tatiana? Tatiana: Yes Mama? Alexandra: You don't have to stay for me! Go... it's alright! Tatiana: Very well Mama! Anastasia: I'll stay with her for now! Tatiana: Please do!
Cafeteria... Olga (sees Tatiana enter): Tatiana, we're right here! Tatiana: I'll be right over! Alexei: I wonder how it's going in that courtroom? Olga: We won't know until tomorrow or even the day after! They can't go into much detail until the case is over! Alexei: Oh! Tatiana (comes and sits): Hello you three! Papa's been called in already! By the looks of things, they're going to call us in order! Olga: Which would mean Mama would be next! Tatiana: Yes and then you and I will individually follow suit, followed by Anastasia and then our husbands! I bet Ivan and Maria have already testified on their own behalf! Olga: I would think they'd be the first two... as well as those two! Tatiana: Olga... Olga: Oh I know! Anastasia (comes in and goes over to them): I just thought you should know that Papa just came out and Mama was called in! Olga: We should start heading back soon! Alexei: Kole told me earlier that she was testifying too... only it will be during the second part tomorrow! Tatiana: Yes, Uncle Misha, Sablin, Rodionov, and even Natalia will be here tomorrow as well! Sam was allowed to mention that! Olga: Natalia? Tatiana: I guess because of the help offered to her by Mashka... that they want her opinion! Alexei: Understandable! Tatiana: Let's go then! Anastasia: Alright cool!
They get back out and... Clerk (just in time as Alix comes out and he reads from a clipboard): Olga Nikolaevna? Olga: I answer to that name! Clerk: You may come in! Olga: Very well! Tatiana (Olga disappears behind courtroom doors): I'm next I suppose!
Meanwhile at the palace... Vlad (sneaks up behind Natalia who's making lunch for the children): How's it going? Natalia: Vlad... (laughs) be careful or the children might think something's up! I have to go let them know lunch is ready! Vlad: Alright! There is one thing i must do first... don't worry we're the only two here! Natalia: What? Vlad (kisses her): Say something! Natalia: Thanks! (kisses him back then quickly pulls away) Now I really have to get the children for lunch! Vlad: Alright! Natalia: Can you join us? Vlad: I think i can squeeze some time in... (takes her hand) especially if it's for you! Natalia: I think you can squeeze time in too! Vlad (snaps to senses): You should get the children! Natalia: Yeah! Vlad (Natalia quickly goes out): What a woman!
Back to the courthouse... Dmitri M: Anastasia is in there now... so i suppose one of us in next! Ivan K: We'll know when we're called in! Tatiana: Here's hoping everything works out smoothly! (Anastasia comes out) Well? Anastasia: Judging by Mashka's face... i don't think she's cracked one smile since this hearing started! Olga: Yeah, I could tell when i went in and looked to her... she's just sadly looked at me! Tatiana: Did you notice that occasionally and I don't think she saw that i noticed it... she was occasionally squeezing Sam's hand! Olga: I did notice that at least twice! Anastasia: I noticed it at least once! Maria (comes out, speaks rather quietly): There's to be a ten minute recess and then the guys can each come in! Ivan S: Honey, smile a little! Maria (sighs and seems somewhat stern): Ivan, i have no cause to smile and look at the bright side like usual right now! (takes a breath) I am going to go and see how things are going at the palace... excuse me! Sam (comes out): Where's she going? Olga: She's going to phone home to see how things are going there! Sam: Ah!
At palace... Natalia (picks up): Hello, you've reached Anichkov Palace! Maria (voice): Natalia, it's me! Natalia: Oh Maria... how are you holding up dear? Maria (voice): Ha, I'm holding let's put it that way! We're in a ten minute recess at the moment! How are things there? Natalia: The children are just finishing up lunch as we speak! (you hear some "Thanks Natalia" in background, she waves as to acknowledge she heard) Correction, they're done with lunch now! Maria (voice): So everything's okay there? Natalia: Everything is fine here, yes! Maria (voice): Alright! I have to go now! Natalia: Alright! (sees Vlad) That was Maria by the way! Vlad: And? Natalia: She's holding let's put it that way... her word not mine! But I can tell by her voice, it's all quiet and sad! Vlad: Everything will work out the way it's supposed to I'm sure! Did you tell her about the bread? Natalia: Nah, she has enough on her mind! Really though, i don't mind that the children snagged the bread... we have a new pet duck to feed afterall! Vlad (laughs): Good point!
Courthouse... Clerk (comes out as Malama appears from behind him): Ivan Kleschev! Ivan K: That's me! (looks to others) Here we go! Tatiana: Good luck! (Ivan K nods): Oh I hope we win! Alexandra: We can only pray for that! Tatiana: I know Mama, i know! (she stands as Maria and them come out) Well? Maria (as she just starts walking to the door): We wait until tomorrow for the rest of the witnesses and then of course the verdict! Olga (as they just watch Maria exit to the outside): Maria? Ivan S (sighs): Let's just follow, I don't think Maria's much for talking right now!
That night at a tense dinner, prepared by Natalia as Maria weirdly wasn't up for cooking, Maria's just moving her fork around her plate slowly but surely eating... Ivan S: Mashka...
TBC... Scene continues with everyone (Sam just watches) trying to making Maria feel better! It looks like nerves are really getting to our dear Maria... but no she's not going to anything crazy she's just more quiet then usual! Next, I'll show what the outcome is! Ooh... more sparks between Vlad and Natalia who though are still keeping the relationship private!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:29:35 GMT -5
Ivan S: Masha. Maria: Huh, what? Ivan S: Just checking. Are you okay? Maria: As well as can be expected, Ivan. Those people want to take our daughter from us. Ivan S: They haven't yet. Olga: Yeah, and they better not, if... Tatiana: Olga! Olga: Sorry. Kole is silent. Alexei: Kole? Kole: Sorry, I was just wondering what they were going to ask me tomorrow. Alexei: Don't worry, I'm sure it won't be that bad. Anastasia: Yeah, they'll probably ask you what they asked us,or word to that effect. Alexandra: Maria, it will be fine. You have a lovely family, Little Tatiana has a loving family, they can't take that from her. Maria: I hope not, Mama. Gets up. I'm going to lie down. Ivan S: Maria.. Tatiana: Let her go, Ivan. Maria: I'll be fine, Ivan. Leaves. Ivan S: I hope so.
Maria falls asleep and she finds herself in the Misty Field.
Maria: Hello? Maria Krycek appears. Maria: Hello. Maria K: I guess you know why I'm here. Maria: Your parents want Little Tatiana. Maria K: I know. However, I just wanted to say that I don't like what they're doing. I gave you my blessing to raise my daughter, and that blessing stands. Maria: Thanks. I wish you could testify tomorrow. Maria K: I can't, of course, but you will have my support. Maria: Thank you.
Maria wakes up..
Maria: Ivan... IVAN! Ivan S: Rushes in. Mashka, what is it? Maria: Maria Krycek came to me. Explains. Ivan S: So, even she thinks what her parents is doing is wrong. Maria: Yeah...
Maria: It's wonderful that we have her support... though too bad she can't testify! Ivan S: Yeah I know! We can only pray that things will come out alright tomorrow! Maria: I know! (a knock is heard) Come on in! Sam: I just wanted to see if you were alright! Maria: Honestly... i don't know how i feel right now! My emotions are all in a spin! Sam (sits on the bed): That's understandable! Kole stopped to talk to me, wondering what questions may be asked! (nods) I simply told her not to worry, the questions are pretty much about her view of you two as parents, who's side she on of course and well you get it! Maria: Same questions pretty much everyone else has been asked? Sam: Pretty much... though maybe not as many considering she hasn't known you long as your family has! (strokes her hair) Get some sleep Mashka... you'll need it come tomorrow! (wags finger at Ivan S) You too there buster! Ivan S: As you wish! Maria (grabs Sam's hand as she gets up) Sam? Sam (sits back down): Yeah? Maria (quickly hugs her): Thank you for your help! Sam: You'll always have my help... (hands rest on Maria's shoulders) Whenever you need me... I'll make sure I'm there okay? Maria: Okay! Oh and one other thing? Sam: Name it! Maria: Do you remember that lullaby you used to hum sometimes... it came from your time? (Sam hums it a little) Yes, that one? Sam: What about it? Maria: Could you please? Sam (Ivan nods and exits): Of course I can! Just lie back, close your eyes and try not to even think of tomorrow! (Maria nods and rests her head back on the pillow. Sam starts humming "Catherine's Lullaby" from Beauty and the Beast the series, as she hums she has one hand in Maria's and the other is stroking her hair. Also as she's humming you see see glimpses of everyone else asleep, near the end it's goes back to Sam who has to unclasp her hand from Maria's) Sleep well my dear! (she's gets up and goes to the door and turns to watch Maria sleep then exits. She closes the door and puts her back against it and sighs) Heaven help us... (shakes head) heaven help all of us!
She's goes on her way to bed. Next day... Ivan S (sitting on the bed): Maria? (Maria slowly opens her eyes) How did you sleep? Maria: I slept well actually! (Ivan gestures kind of like wait and gets up) What? Ivan S (calls out the door): You can bring it up now! Maria: Bring what up? Ivan S (nods to someone unseen): Thank you for the help! Maria (Ivan comes in with a tray and lays it across her as she sits up) Breakfast in bed? Ivan... Ivan S: No, no, no... i want to do this for you! (Maria's about to say something) I don't want to hear another word on it either! Maria: Very well then! (smiles for the first time in a while) Thank you for this! Ivan S: My pleasure! I'll be back... I'm going to let you eat in peace alright? Maria: Alright! (Ivan exits, she just looks at the tray): Well... this is...
She just shakes her head smiling and starts to eat as we go down to the phone... Sam (quickly walks to it): I've got it! (answers) Yes? Misha (voice): Hey! Sam: Misha! Misha: So, should I come to you or how are we doing this? Sam: You could... or you could just meet us at the courthouse! Although, i think it would be just wonderful if you stopped by... Mashka needs all the support she can get right now! Misha (voice, right behind her): Alright, I'll come over then! Sam (jumps and slams down the phone): MISHA! You scared me... when did you get in? Misha: A couple minutes ago... Vlad let me in before you had to answer the phone! Sam: Misha... you... ohh! Misha (looks to steps): Here she comes... how you holding up? Maria: As well as to be expected! (hugs Misha) It's good to see you Uncle Misha! Dmitri P (voice): What about me? Maria: Cousin Dmitri! (quickly goes and hugs him) It's good to see you too! Dmitri P: Vlad just let me in! Sablin and Rodionov will meet us at the courthouse they have some morning shopping to do at the market! Sam: Alright then! Dmitri P: No matter what happens I want you to know that I'll be here supporting you... no matter what happens, got that? Maria (smiles): Got it! Sam: She smiles again! Maria: Yeah, yeah, yeah... don't expect it again any time soon when this starts up again! Sam: Yeah, we know! (looks to clock on phone) It's time, you ready? Maria: Not really? Sam: It'll be okay... we just have to take and face this head on okay? Maria (nods): Okay! Ivan S (comes out): I'm ready! Maria: You know, it's weird! Ivan S: What is? Maria: The tray disappeared when I was done... (looks to Sam) you wouldn't happen to know how would you? Sam (smiles): I might! (smile vanishes as she sighs) Let's go! Dmitri M (and the others come out): We're coming too... even though we're not needed to testify! Olga: Yeah... we want to be there as a support system! Maria: Thanks guys... all of you! Dmitri C-B: Don't mention it!
At courthouse as Misha comes out... Clerk: Dmitri Pavlovitch! Rodionov (Dmitri P nods and gets up): Good luck man! Dmitri P: I'm not the one that needs the luck! Sablin (as the doors close): Here's hoping to a happy ending! Anastasia (laughs a little): You make it sound like a fairytale Sablin! Sablin: I guess so! (time passes on and the doors open) Dag flab it... I'm next! (Clerk calls to him and he goes in) Here goes nothing! Rodionov: Soon, I suppose it will me who goes in! Tatiana: I just pray that Maria's handling this well! Alexandra: So am I!
It's outcome time... you can't hear it but as you watch it unfold you hear "Before the Dawn" from Evanescence! You see Maria all of a sudden cry into Ivan's shoulder with him comforting her! Something can clearly be seen the results were not good! Everyone watches as Maria comes out and goes right out the door without saying anything, stunning everyone! Sam comes out shaking her head! There is a line "Somehow I know that we can't..." where you see Ivan pushes the stroller with Little Tatiana towards a social worker which then fades out to upstairs where Maria is sobbing into her pillow. Sam and her sisters are right by her side! Downstairs as "Before the Dawn" ends... Sam (and OTA come down): She's cried herself to sleep! Ivan S: Is she going to be okay? Sam: I don't know... but i do know one thing is for certain! (they all look to her) This has absolutely destroyed her... expect more tears every time you turn around! Ivan S (heads up): I know she's sleeping... but i want her to be the first person I see when she wakes up! Sam: Good... she'll need you more than ever now! Olga (Ivan S nods and continues upstairs. She sits in one of the chairs): How could they!? What the hell happened!? Tatiana: Olga, please calm yourself! (to Sam) Can you tell us now? Sam (nods and gestures for Tatiana and Anastasia to sit): Hold on... (goes to dining room where the others are sitting around talking then returns to OTA) Join the others in the dining room! (OTA look to each other and nod following) Sit! (OTA sit) I can now divulge information! We lost simply because we aren't blood related and they are! Her grandmother said she got her husband to have a change of heart and so they decided it was best time to reclaim her! Olga: What gives them the right... Tatiana: Olga... Sam (Tatiana shakes her head at Olga and looks back): It looked like they figured they knew better because they were her flesh and blood and we weren't! Thankfully you didn't see Maria when the outcome was read! Alexandra: What happened? Sam: She sank right down and into Ivan's shoulder sobbing! She didn't want to be down here to see it happen... to see herself losing her! But I will have you know that i have filed for a new hearing and dammit this time we're going to win and get Little Tatiana back! I am more determined then ever now! Though the hearing probably won't take place until next week I'm afraid! Tatiana: At least it's something! Sam (sighs): At least! One good thing though? Olga: Is there a good thing in any of this? Sam: They've agreed not to change her name... she gets to keep it! Tatiana (nods): That is a good thing! Sam (looks to door as if she senses it): She's awake and already more tears are flowing! Nicholas: Thankfully her Ivan is there! Sam: Yeah, thankfully!
TBC... oh my god, poor Maria is absolutely devastated! Once again, she's not going to do anything crazy but there will be a lot of tears shed... except Ivan who being a man's man is going to pretend everything's okay (aka no crying)! Good thing is Little Tatiana keeps her name and never fear Sam has filed an appeal for next week and she's more determined then ever to win and get Little Tatiana back for Maria and Ivan!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:31:03 GMT -5
Later...
Olga: What the hell is wrong that that judge! How could he do this? Tatiana: Olga... Olga: Did you see how destroyed Mashka was! That's it, I'm gonna handle this myself. Heads for the door. Tatiana: Where to you think you're going!? Olga: I'm going to the Kryceks and give them a piece of my mind! Tatiana: Olga... Olga: NO! I'm going to let them know what I think! Suddenly, Tatiana grabs Olga and pins her against the wall. Olga: Tatiana, have you lost your mind. Let me go! Tatiana: No, you are not going anywhere, Olga. Olga: Now, listen to me. Tatiana: NO! YOU LISTEN TO ME! Olga is stunned into silence. Tatiana: Sam has filed an appeal, remember. How would it look if you went and blew up at the Kryceks? You know how you get when you blow up, screaming like a maniac. Do you think that is going to help Mashka's case? Olga: Well... Tatiana: Well what? Dammit, Olga, you can't keep doing this. You're Heir to the throne now. Blowing up in public is not good, and let's not forget the National Intruder. Imagine if they got wind of this. Olga: Okay, okay, Tanya, you're right as usual. Tatiana: I thought you'd see things my way. Releases Olga.
Speaking of the National Intruder, this article comes out..
GRAND DUCHESS UNFIT MOM! (Story on page 2)
Alas it seems the Grand Duchess Maria Nicholaieva's dream of having twenty children has hit a snag. According to an inside source at the courthouse, she lost custody of her adopted daughter to the birth parents of said daughter.
Well, with a sister who has a volatile temper, and two siblings with a drinking problem, is it any wonder she lost custody. In that nutty family, anything can happen!
Sam (comes in with magazine): Unbelievable! Tatiana: What is it? (Sam hands her the magazine which she opens and reads) How could they print something like this? Olga: Let me see it! (reads it and sure enough goes "Mount Olga" RED): This is nonsense! Sam: I know it is! Don't they realize she's destroyed enough!? Olga: Exactly... are they trying to destroy Mashka more!? Sam: Yeah because if she sees this... all of us know what will happen! Tatiana (both start ranting back and forth): Guys... Olga: They are so lucky right now I can't just march right in! Sam: Well there not as lucky with me... but I'm not actually going to repeat your mistake! Olga: Good thinking! Anyhow... they can't even get the Kryceks right! Sam: I know! Parents!? They aren't the parents... they're the grandparents! Olga: I wonder if they screwed that up on purpose! Sam: Probably! Tatiana: Both of you! (they continue both ranting) ENOUGH, BOTH OF YOU! (both Olga and Sam look at her) Ranting is not going to solve anything... (looks at Sam) and it's bad enough Olga rants enough as it is so you shouldn't encourage it! I'm just as upset about this but blowing up is not going to make it go away! Olga: Upset!? UPSET!? I AM NOT UPSET TATIANA... I'M ANGRY! Sam: Okay... there's ranting but then there's Mount Olga erupting! Calm down just a bit! Maria (voice): What's going on? Sam (quickly takes the magazine and sits on it on the sofa): Nothing much... we were just talking about you and the case! Olga (jumps in): We know how upset you are... so we figured it would be best not to talk about it in front of you! Maria (falls for it): Oh, well that's understandable! Tatiana: How are you holding up? (Maria just looks at her) Okay, forget i even asked! Maria: I just came for some water! Sam: Oh, alright! (goes and stops her as Olga now sits on top of the magazine hiding it) Even better... why don't you go upstairs and we'll bring a glass of water to you? Maria: You don't have to... it's not like my legs are broken or anything! Sam: Mashka... dear, dear Mashka! Your eyes are wet so i can tell you've been crying again... you need your rest! Tatiana: Don't make me say it! Maria (sighs): Alright! Thank you, all of you for being so supportive! Olga: We're your sisters, what do you expect? Sam (Maria nods and returns upstairs, she watches her go up then goes over to Olga) National Intruder? Olga (takes it out from under here): Here you go! Tatiana: What just happened? Sam: I'm alerting the palace that Maria is not to know about this article whatsoever! One of you will have to alert the others... Anastasia, Alexei and Kole... you get the idea! Olga: I'll do that while you alert the servants! Tatiana: Very well, while you do that I'll get Maria her water! Sam: Sounds like a plan!
Tatiana gets the water and proceeds upstairs... Maria (hears a knock and wipes her eyes): Come... (clears throat) come in! Tatiana: It's just me! (goes over) Here's your water! Maria: Thank you! Tatiana: Would you like some company? Maria (pats on the bed): Sure... I guess! Tatiana (sits on the side): It's going to be okay Mashka... it is! Sam has filed a new hearing for sometime next week! She's more determined then ever to win this time! She even has a new witness! Maria: Who? Tatiana: She wouldn't say... she says it's a surprise and the rest of us are to stay here! She'll bring this new witness to us afterwards! Maria: Sounds like Sam has a plan! Tatiana: Yes, she does! Maria (Tatiana just looks at her): What? Tatiana: Oh nothing! Maria: What... you look as if you have something to say! Tatiana: It's just... Maria: It's just what... say it already! Tatiana: I miss that smile of yours... we all do! Maria: Well unless we win next week, i don't think I'll be smiling again any time soon! Not unless i actually find something funny or something to actually want to smile about! Tatiana: Mashka? Maria: Yeah? Tatiana: You have something right there! Maria (looks down): Where? Tatiana: Just kidding! Maria: You! Tatiana (they both laugh): I'm sorry, were you just laughing? Maria (actually smiling): You did that on purpose! Tatiana (smiling as well): Yes, yes I did... look, it worked! Maria (shakes head still smiling): It did! Tatiana: It's nice to see "Mashka's saucers" gleaming again! (Maria stops smiling) Oh, don't stop now... (sighs) and those saucers go dark again! (gets up) You need to rest some more! Maria: But Tatiana... Tatiana: Doctor's order's... (Maria lays down and closes her eyes) I've been tricked again! Maria (though not smiling): Works everytime don't it? Tatiana (heading towards the door): Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Downstairs... Olga (her and Sam run into each other): Okay, my list is done! I talked to Anastasia, called Alexei and Kole then Sablin and them and of course Mama and Papa! Sam: Good! I've talked to Natalia and Vlad and the other servants and they all understand the situation! Olga: Okay, good! Wait, what of the children? Sam: They don't know about the National Intruder as it is... let's keep it that way! Olga: I agree! (looks to steps) Here comes Tatiana! Tatiana: Did everything work out as planned? Sam: It did! How did it go up there? Tatiana: It went well actually! I had to trick Mashka into laughing a bit! (Sam smiles) What? Sam: Oh nothing... I have a little "game" planned for tomorrow nights slumber party! Tatiana: A game? Sam: Yes, and hopefully the girls won't mind if we join in... and Mashka will too if i have to push her into it! Olga: What is it? Sam: You'll see... come tomorrow night! Tatiana: Just out of concern... it is safe right? Sam: Of course it is! Don't worry, like i said... you'll find out tomorrow night! Olga: Sure thing... sounds fun! Sam: It will be... and it will be a first for me! Tatiana: You mean you've never played it before yourself? Sam: No, but I've watched it done and it looks like so much fun! Tatiana (smiles): Alright then... we trust you of course!
Misty field...
TBC... Maria and well Maria (Krycek) meet again! They're just going to talk and of course Maria K will mention how disappointed she is in her parents but she has faith everything will work out in the end... even though even Maria K doesn't know if next week they'll win or not! Maria is to know NOTHING about the National Intruder article... she's destroyed enough! I of course know who the "surprise" witness is!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:31:43 GMT -5
Misty Field...
Maria: You're back. Maria K: I just wanted to say how sorry I was. Maria: Thank you. Maria K: My parents are wrong, however I think I know why they're doing this. Maria: Really. Maria K: You know how my parents turned their backs on me when I entered prostitution. Maria: Yeah, I heard about that. Maria K: I think that this is their way of making up for it. They can't get me back, so they decided on my daughter. Maria: That makes sense. However, I love that little girl. Maria K: I know. I've been watching from time to time. Maria: You have? Maria K: Yes, I've also met your family over here. That aunt of yours is real sweet. Maria: Aunt May? Maria K: Yes, her. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I have a feeling that things will work out in the end. Maria: I hope so.
Alexei and Kole's apartment...
Alexei: Boy, the National Intruder is REALLY hitting below the belt this time. Kole: Yeah, imagine if poor Maria saw this article. Thankfully Sam gave us a heads up. Alexei: I just hope she doesn't see it if she goes out. Kole: That's right. They'll have to keep an eye on her.
Tsarskoe Selo...
Nicholas: That damned rag! Is there ANY low to which they won't sink to make a buck! Alexandra: I know. I'm angry too! Poor Maria, how could they do such a horrible thing. Nicholas: That's what these people are like, Alix. They're vampires, praying on misfortune. No offense to Sam of course, in regards to vampires. Alexandra: Yes, she's a good vampire. Nicholas: Still, I had to make sure Maria never saw the article. So.. Alexandra: So... You hear the "beep beep beep" of a truck backing up. Nicholas: I bought every issue of the National Intruder that I could get my hands on and had them delivered here. Maria will NOT see that article if I could help it...
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:34:46 GMT -5
Misty Field... Maria K (looks away): You're friend is coming! Maria: Who, Sam? Maria K: Yes, her! Until next time! Maria: Alright!
Anichkov Palace, Maria's room... Sam: Maria? Maria (wakes up): Hey! Sam: Hey! Where's your bedroom remote? Maria (picks it up): Here, why? Sam: Because... (she takes it and turns the TV on) Vampire Diaries will soon be on! Maria: Sam, I don't know if... Sam: Yes, you can! Besides you wouldn't want to start falling behind would you? Maria: Good point! Sam: Besides, it will get your mind off things for a while! Maria: Yeah, and that would probably be good! Sam: Let's watch! Maria: Yeah, lets!
Tsarskoe Selo... Alexandra (sees a room full of today's National Intruder): Is there enough of this horrid magazine here? Nicholas: Yes! (goes into study) You can put the rest over there! Delivery Guy: Yes sir! Alexandra: Nicky? Nicholas: Yes? Alexandra: What happens if the girls come to visit? Nicholas: Starting tomorrow, I'm going to have a bonfire started! Alexandra: And? Nicholas: And... all that you see here and in the other room is going straight into that fire! Every last copy of today's entry of National Intruder will go up in flames! Alexandra: Still, a bonfire? Nicholas: Don't worry, the fire will be very well controlled! I have it all planned out! Alexandra: Very well Nicky!
TBC... At least Sam got her mind off it! Not to worry, Nicky's fire will be very under control tomorrow... now Maria will never have to worry about seeing it! By the way, yes... the season premiere of Vampire Diaries was tonight!
Later, Alexei and Kole come for a visit...
Alexei: What in the world?? Alexandra: This was your father's idea. He didn't want Maria to see that article. Kole: Did he buy every issue in St. Petersburg? Nicholas: Comes in. Yes, I did. Of course, there is nothing I could do about the other Russian cities, but since Maria has no plans to travel to any of them, I think we're okay. Alexei: And what are you going to do with all these? Nicholas: Tomorrow there will be a bonfire. And in case anyone thinks I'm trying to censor the press, I bought all these with my own money, I own them and am free to do with them as I please. Kole: I don't blame you. What they did was horrible. You're protecting your daughter, and I fully support it. Alexei: Me too.
Anichkov Palace...
Tatiana: Where's Mashka? Anastasia: Still upstairs with Sam. Olga: Why? Tatiana: Because Papa just called. He bought every issue of the National Intruder in St. Petersburg and had them delivered to Tsarskoe Selo. Tomorrow, he plans to burn them all. Anastasia: Whoa, that will make sure Mashka doesn't see it. Olga: Unless she travels to another city, but I don't think we have to worry about that. Maria: Comes in. Worry about what? Olga: Uh, about the appeal. I think we're gonna be fine. Tatiana: Yes. How are you feeling, Maria? Maria: A little better. I came down to get some snacks. Sam and I was watching the Vampire Diaries. Anastasia: Cool. Mind if we join you. Maria: No, not at all...
Tatiana (here's a knock at the front door): I'll get that! (goes and opens the door) Yes? Delivery Man: A package for (looks at envelope) Maria! Tatiana: I'll take that for her! (Man nods) Thank you! Maria (Tatiana returns): Who was that? Tatiana: Someone with a delivery for you! Maria (accepts it): I'll open it later! Tatiana: Alright! Maria: I should probably head back upstairs! Anastasia: I'll join you! Olga: I'll stay here, thanks! Tatiana: As will I! Anastasia: Suit yourselves!
The next day... Anastasia: I thought Stephen was the good guy? Maria: He was until... never mind! Anastasia: Have you opened it yet? Maria: What? (Anastasia nods towards the package on the dresser) Oh that... not yet! Anastasia: Well, I'm going to check on my children... since they're still too young for school yet! Maria: Alright! (Anastasia exits. Slowly she decides she's going to get up and get the envelope) Now let's see what this is shall we?
All of a sudden you hear "OH MY GOD, NO!" making everyone drop whatever their doing and rush upstairs... Sam: I heard you scream! (Maria turns around) Oh no, is that the National Intruder? Maria: Yes, you should read what they've said about me! (Sam and the others looks towards each other) What? Sam: Mashka... we knew about this article already! It was last evening's edition! Tatiana (realizes she was tricked): The man at the door... he wasn't a delivery man at all! Oh Mashka... this is but my fault! Sam: Huh? Tatiana: There was a knock at the door and he said he had a delivery for Maria... i didn't think anything of it! Maria: You knew... all of you!? Sam: Mashka... we just wanted to protect you! You've been hurt enough... and we weren't going to let some stupid tabloid make you any more miserable! Maria: That wasn't your decision to make! Olga: Papa earlier shortly after breakfast... he has a bonfire going! Sam: A bonfire? Olga: He bought all of the St. Petersburg editions and plans on destroying them! Sam (Maria lands on her bed in tears making Sam rush to her side and sit): Oh Maria... Maria honey, don't cry! (comforting as much as possible) It's going to be okay... you'll see! Maria: It isn't fair... (before Tatiana can say it) I know what Mama says so don't even say it! Tatiana (sighs): Alright, I won't! (goes to other side of bed and sits) Maria, it's going to be okay... we're all right here and we will not leave your side! Olga (goes and sits next to Tatiana): She's right! Anastasia (next to Sam): We're right here... we'll wait! Sam: Let it out... just let it out! Maria: I want Mama and Papa here! I want my family here! Sam (nods): We'll get them don't worry! (looks to BP) Olga call your parents, Tatiana call Alexei and Kole and tell them not just to come but to alert Sablin and Rodionov and your Cousin Dmitri! Anastasia: What can I do? Sam: You can get the guys who are out back taking a walk and also call your Uncle Misha! Tatiana: We're on it! Come on you two! (stops at door) What about you? Sam: I'm going to stay here with her! Tatiana: Alright!
Downstairs... Olga: Papa? Nicholas (voice): Yes Olga? Olga: Maria...
TBC... Scene continues with Olga talking to Nicky who puts on speakerphone so she can talk to both parents and of course Tatiana and Anastasia call in their perspective people! Poor Maria... i guess that National Intruder wanted to make sure she knew about it! No one is going to do anything crazy about anything though!
Olga: Maria knows about the National Intruder article. Nicholas: How? Olga: A man claiming to be a delivery man dropped one off. Can you and Mama come over, Mashka is devastated. Nicholas: We're on our way.
Soon, everyone is there...
Alexandra: Maria, we're here. Maria: How could they say such a horrible thing about me? They don't even know me! Nicholas: Looks like I underestimated the depths to which they would sink. Anastasia: Yeah, that "delivery man" was no doubt one of their reporters. They found out what you had done, Papa, and made sure a copy was personally delivered to Mashka. Kole: Now that is low. Alexei: Well, that's never stopped them before. Tatiana: It seems they enjoy making money off of us. Olga: Yeah, by twisting the truth about us. That rag has been a bee in our bonnets since it was founded. Anastasia: Where are the guys? Tatiana: I last saw them downstairs. Maria's Ivan looks ready to blow. Olga: Can't say that I blame him.
Downstairs..
Ivan S: NOW THEY'VE GONE TOO FAR! THOSE LOW DOWN, DIRTY ROTTEN SLIME BALLS! Dimitri M: Wow, he is mad. Ivan K: Yeah, I haven't seen him this angry since Galicia. Dimitri C-B: Not that I blame him. Ivan S comes back into the room with a rifle. Ivan K: Whoa, hold it there, dude, where are you going with that? Ivan S: I'm going to pay the National Intruder a little visit. Dimitri M: And what, shoot up the place? Ivan S: If I have to. Dimitri C-B: Ivan, you're not thinking straight. Ivan S: Hey, it's not your wife they personally hurt. I'm gonna show them they've crossed the wrong guy! Ivan K: Yeah, and what happens after. Ivan S: What? Ivan K: I mean what happens after you get yourself arrested and hauled off to prison? How do you think that will affect Maria? Ivan S: I... Dimitri M: He's right, Ivan. You have to realize.. Dimitri C-B: Actions have consequences, like my wife has often been told. Ivan K: Ivan, I know how you feel, this is just your anger making you irrational. Ivan S: Lowers the rifle. Yeah, you guys are right. Damn, I just wanted to hurt them they way they hurt Maria. Ivan K: I know, but that is not the answer. Now, I think you should go to your wife. She needs you now. The guys head upstairs to join the others...
Misha (voice from downstairs): IS ANYONE HERE? VLAD LET ME IN! Sam (calls down): WE'RE UP HERE MISHA! Misha (comes up and in the room): I'm right here! Maria (hugs Misha): Uncle Misha... it's so good to see you! Misha: It's good to see you too! (wipes a tear from his niece's eye) If only the visit was under better circumstances! So, i never got a chance to see yesterday's edition... what was said? Maria (hands it to him): Here it is! Misha (eyes widen): This is ridiculous! Olga: We know! Misha: It's going to be okay... it is! Sam: Yes, and the most important thing to remember Mashka... is not to believe a word of it! Maria: That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt any less! Sam: I know... but we all know the story's false right? Maria: Right! Sam: Then that should be all that matters! Natalia (pokes her head in): I've prepared lunch if anyone is interested! Sam: Thanks Natalia, we'll be right down! Natalia: Alright then! Sam (goes and leads Maria): Come on... maybe some food will help! Maria: I doubt it... but I'm open to the idea!
At lunch and Maria's barely eating much... Misha: Maria? Maria (quiet): Yes Uncle Misha? Misha: You should really eat something! Maria: Sorry, I'm just not that hungry! Sam: Focus on the food more then the pain... maybe that will help! Maria: Maybe! Misha: So, what's this i hear about a slumber party? Sam: It's not a slumber party, it's a night of female bonding! (everyone looks at her) Sorry, something from a show i used to watch! But yes, there is a slumber party tonight! Victoria and Little Alix have made friends and they've invited them over for a sleep over! Tatiana: Yes, although apparently we're supposed to be there for some reason! Sam: Oh that... don't worry! I told the two i had a surprise game waiting for them and their friends and asked them if they'd be willing for us to take part if we wanted! Olga: What did they say? Sam: They said that they'll see how it goes... but ask one thing! Tatiana: For me not to embarrass them? Sam: Exactly! I doubt that will happen anyhow though... that's just the girls be typical of their age group! Oh and Mashka? Maria: What? Sam: You are joining in the fun... if i have to push you into it! You need to have other things on your mind right now! Maria: I don't know! Sam: You're going and that is that! Maria: We'll see! Sam (smiles): We'll see alright!
Later that evening... Little Victoria (knock at door): I'LL GET IT! (opens) Hey, come on in! (introduces everyone left to right) Okay, this is Oksana, Yulia, Karina, Valeria, Sofia and her sister Vera, and this is Edyta (pronounced Ed-a-ta). Guys this is our family! This especially (points to Tatiana) is our mother... and our father is behind her! Dmitri M: I'm Dmitri! Little Alexandra (goes down the line of family): This is Sam... (their girlfriends just look at her) yes that Sam! Our Aunt Olga and Uncle Dmitri, that's our uncle Ivan but our Aunt Maria's upstairs, Aunt Anastasia and Uncle Ivan! Our grandparents... well I'm sure you know who they are! (the girls are amazed)! Last but not least... Are grand Uncle Misha and Cousin Dmitri Pavlovitch! Dmitri P (nods): Girls! Little Alexandra: Me, Edyta and Oksana are in the same math class! Oksana: Not to mention the same history class in my case... although that's with both of you! Valeria (looks around): This is so cool! Tatiana: Girls, why don't you give a tour of the palace well we get things set up here? Little Alexandra: Okay Mama! Little Victoria (motions): Yeah, come on! Sofia: Yeah, let's go! Tatiana (they all run off): Have fun! Olga (Tatiana smiles): What? Tatiana: Nothing, it's just... Sam: It's just what? Tatiana: That could have been us... had we been allowed the chance! Anastasia: Yeah, we know! It's wonderful though that our children get to do things we never got the chance to do! Olga: Yes it is! Let's continue setting up! Sam: I agree! Misha: Well I don't know about Dmitri here (nods towards Dmitri P) but I'm going to head out! If anything happens let me know! Sam: We will! Dmitri P: I'm... going to follow out behind him! Sam: Alright Dmitri! Anastasia: So what is this game of yours you have planned? Sam: If i told you then it wouldn't be called a surprise now would it? Anastasia: True! So what is it? Tatiana (laughs): Give it up, imp! Anastasia (sighs smiling): Oh fine!
Meanwhile... Little Victoria: This is the study! Vera: Wow, this is so cool! Little Alexandra: You think this is cool? Wait until we show you Aunt Olga's library if she let's us! Little Victoria: Let's go ask! (they go out) Aunt Olga? Olga (turns around): Yes Victoria? Little Victoria: Can we show them the library? Olga: Of course... grab a book and read if you'd like girls! Karina: Cool, i love to read! Vera: So does Sofia! Sofia: Yeah, yeah, yeah... compared to you! Tatiana (Olga laughs): What's so funny? Olga: Sorry, you reminded me of me and my sisters... I love reading... Anastasia: A lot! Olga: Yes, and they... well... could care less! Sofia: Exactly! Little Victoria: Come on then!
They get to the Library... Sofia: Now this is what one could calls hours of reading! Little Victoria: I know! I think Aunt Olga would live in here if we would all let her! Little Alexandra (laughs): Aunt Sam too! Oksana: Aunt Sam... i thought she wasn't related? Little Victoria: Well, not by blood no... but she's been here and done so much for our family that we consider her one of us! Little Alexandra: Yeah, that's why Aunt Anastasia sometimes refers to as an honorary Romanov! Tatiana (voice outside door): Girls, dinner is ready! Little Alexandra: Coming Mama! You guys ready? Oksana: I can't wait... I've never eaten palace food before! Little Victoria (smiles): You may be surprised... but we eat the same common food that everyone outside the palace does!
At dinner... Little Dmitri (looks around): Where's Aunt Maria? Sam: Her and her Ivan are eating upstairs in your dining room! Sofia: Are we ever going to meet her? Tatiana: Who, Maria? Sofia: Yes! Tatiana: I'm sure you will soon... (looks to Sam) I hope? Sam: Oh don't worry... you'll meet her soon! (gets up) Now, I believe say it's game time! Anastasia: The one you have planned? Sam: That comes a little later! We prepared a table full of games, game idea, and junk food for you guys to enjoy! Later... we'll do it! Edyta: Sounds cool!
After a couple games have been played, it's showtime... Sam: Is everyone ready? Sofia (looks to right of stairs): Was that slide here earlier? Sam (you see a wide slide, hehe a rhyme): It was just installed over the balcony so the steps can still be used! Tatiana: This is what you had planned? Sliding down a slide? Sam: Not exactly no... it's mattress sliding time! Olga: Mattress sliding? Sam: Grab a mattress and have fun! Anastasia: It's help if we know what we're doing? Sam: Oh it's rather simple! (grabs mattress and rushes upstairs) This is the first time I have ever done this myself... here goes nothing! (sits on the mattress and pushes forward, down the slide she goes in excitement) Yahhh... whoa, never thought it would be that fun! Oksana (her and the others look to each others): Let's do it... that looked like so much fun! Sam (all of a sudden the girls are having fun): Look at them go! Little Victoria/Little Alexandra (look to each other and rush down the steps and pull at Tatiana) Come on Mama, do it! Tatiana (laughs): Alright, alright! Sam (to Olga and Anastasia): Well... go on! I'm going to fetch Maria! Tatiana (goes down): Whooaa! (laughs) I don't think Mashka's going to want to have fun! Sam (goes upstairs): Yes she will... trust me! (goes and knocks) Maria? Maria (voice): Come in! Sam (finds her reading): Hey! Maria (doesn't even look up): Hey! (Sam smiles and takes the book) HEY! Sam: Get up... it's time to have some fun! Maria: I'm not in the mood for fun! Sam (starting heading towards the door): I guess you don't want your book back then! Maria (quickly gets up): I'm not Olga, you know!? (Sam quickly puts the book down and goes and pushes Maria towards the door): No, no... I'm not in the mood! I just said... Sam (to Olga): Mattress please? Olga (places one at top of slide): There you go! Sam (pushes Maria down onto the mattress): One push! (pushes the mattress down) and off you go! Maria: Ahhhh! Sam (Maria lands and falls off the mattress and starts laughing): My, my... this got you laughing! Want another go willingly or else? Maria (gets up): I suppose I could! Sam: Smart choice! (they continue having fun... even Maria) I've always wanted to do this! Olga: Do what? Tatiana (Sam stands in back of the mattress): What are you doing? Sam: I'm going to try... well, you'll see! Could people clear and give me some room please? Oksana (and the others move): Sure... this good? Sam: Perfect! (takes a breath) Here goes nothing! Instead of sliding, how about flying? (she jumps on and sails down the slide while STANDING on the mattress, almost like surfing, lands perfectly still standing) I wouldn't try that unless you know you have good enough balance! Tatiana (laughs): It's time for bed! Do you guys know where you're sleeping? Olga: I told them they could stay here... there's room enough! Tatiana: Alright, get ready for bed girls! Little Victoria: Alright Mama! Sofia (and the others laugh): Can we do this again next weekend... including... what was that again? Sam: Mattress sliding? Sofia: Mattress sliding, yeah... can we? Olga (smiles): We'll see! Sam: We could make Mattress Sliding a tradition, would you like that girls? Vera: That sounds awesome! Sam: Then it's decided then! (nods and goes on her way and Maria follows) Hey, have fun? Maria: I did and Sam? Sam: Yeah? Maria: Thank you! Sam: For what? Maria: For making me have fun! Sam: You're quite welcome... (smiles) now don't you have a book to return too! Maria: I'm too tired now... I'll finish my chapter sometime later! Sam: Figures! Goodnight! Maria: Night!
Next morning at breakfast... Tatiana: How was the sleepover girls? Vera: It was cool, we talked a lot! Olga: Laughed a lot? (laughs) I heard you guys a couple times... but that's okay hearing you guys enjoy yourselves made me laugh along so it's okay! I did hear some shushing sometimes! Little Victoria: Yeah, that was me! Tatiana: Well, I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves! Edyta: Do you think next weekend...? Tatiana: We'll see! Vlad (knocks): Excuse me? Sam: Yes Vlad? Vlad: The car is ready for them... when they are ready! Sam: Very well! Sofia (as they're heading towards the door): Last night was so cool... I so want to come again! Vera: Me too! Little: Alexandra: Bye! Little Victoria: Bye! (closes the door) Next weekend... could we Mama? Little Alexandra: Please Mama? Tatiana: We'll see, we'll see! (Little Victoria's about to ask) We'll see... let it go! Little Victoria (smiles): Yes Mama! Sam: Funny... But I didn't see Maria at breakfast! Ivan S: Yeah, now that you mention it... i didn't see her either! Sam (sighs): I'll go see what's going on? Ivan S: Sure thing!
Sam heads upstairs... Sam: Maybe she overslept or something! (knocks on the door) Maria? (knocks again) Mashka, you awake? (peeks in) She's not even here... hmm! (goes down the hall and sees...) The nursery door is open... she must be there! (peeks in and sure enough Maria's in the rocking chair rocking back and forth with her arms resting on the arms of the chair, Little Tatiana's pillow and blanket neatly folded on her lap with pillow resting on top) Mashka? Mashka, we didn't see you at breakfast! (no acknowledgement) Mashka? (goes in) Mashka... hello over there! (waves her hand in front of her face, Maria's just staring out ahead) Oh Mashka... hellooo! (does it again) Mashka... (taps her shoulder) you okay? (no acknowledgement, she tries calling to her, waving to her, tapping her shoulder then gasps noticing there's still no acknowledgement) Oh no! (quickly goes to door) WE HAVE A PROBLEM UP HERE... A BIG, BIG PROBLEM! Olga (everyone rushes upstairs): What was that all about? (Sam nods to Maria) What's wrong? Sam: Acting the way she is... i think i know what's wrong! Tatiana: What then? Sam: I thought maybe she overslept but there was no one in the bedroom! I came down the hall and saw the nursery door open and figured she'd be here... and sure enough! However no matter what i do... she makes no acknowledgement! I'm afraid... Maria is... (Tatiana says it with her) catatonic! Anastasia: Maybe not... let me try! (goes over) Maria? HEY MARIA! (yelling doesn't work, she gently kicks her in the ankle, nothing) That didn't work! How about this? (her foot goes over Maria and starts pressing down... no acknowledgement of any pain) I guess not! Yep, she's out alright! Sam: Why don't you guys go alert everyone again... me and Ivan will stay! Ivan S: Me, right? Sam: Yes, you! (kneels by Maria's side) Maria, can you hear me... (takes her hand) squeeze my hand! (Maria doesn't. Sam bows her head then raises and shakes it) I never thought losing her... losing her would effect Mashka like this! I know it would affect Olga like this... i thought Mashka was stronger! (sighs) But everyone has their breaking point! Ivan S (kneels at the other side): I wonder... what if we took the pillow and blanket off her lap? Sam: She may notice it... if so then she would only be semi-catatonic! Ivan S: Well, we'll never know less we try! (he slowly takes the blanket and pillow) I'll just slip these back down into the crib! (kneels back down) There we go! (Maria all of a sudden gets up, and walks towards the crib almost as if she's sleepwalking but not. She looks over into the crib for a couple minutes then picks up the blanket and pillow again. She goes and rests in the chair again placing them in her lap. She rests her hands on both arms again and starts rocking again) Well that didn't work well! Sam: She's semi-catatonic alright! Like you just saw... certain things will trigger certain responses! Olga: Mama and Papa are coming! Tatiana: Sablin, Rodionov and Cousin Dmitri as well! Anastasia: So are Kole and Alexei! Sam: Good! Tatiana: We may have to move her to the center... to make sure she gets properly fed! Ivan S: Good idea! I'll pick her up... I don't think she'll go willingly on her own! (Another trigger...Maria's hands move) Her hands are moving! (she clasps her hands on the arms of the chair) Come on dear... (tries to pick her up but her hands are clasped there purposely) Come on... (he can't lift her) I can get her out of the chair! Sam (gasps): She's doing that on purpose... she does not want to be removed from the chair! Olga: Perhaps you can put in an IV here, Tatiana? Tatiana: I could! I'll get things prepared! Anastasia: Do you think, she'll come back to us? Sam: I think so... but i don't think it will be until Tuesday's new hearing! Then knowing she has to snap out of it... she'll move! Until then (shakes head) we can only wait!
TBC... Maria is going to be just like that... until next week when she's told it's time to go to the new hearing! No matter what anyone says or does... Maria is still catatonic except for use of the bathroom but then she moves like a statue like when she got the blanket and pillow back out then right back to that rocking chair! Karina and Edyta are names i got from two pro dancers on Dancing with the Stars... my knowledge of Russian Names is small! Mattress Sliding is from Princess Diaries 2 by the way... Mattress flying was the Julie Andrews part near end of scene!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:36:11 GMT -5
Later, Maria has an IV drip hooked up to her. Nicholas and Alexandra are there..
Alexandra: Maria, it's Mama. Can you hear me. No response. Maria? Nicholas: How long has she been like this. Tatiana: We just noticed it this morning. She took part in, reluctantly, the slumber party we had last night. Then, this morning, Sam discovered her like this. Nicholas: And she's totally unresponsive. Tatiana: She gets up to go to the bathroom, and as such, but she moves like a statue when she does so. She's semi-catatonic. I'm afraid I'm a bit out of my field here, since the problem is psychological, not physical. Alexandra: What's going to happen to her? Tatiana: Sam seems to think that when she hears about the appeal, she'll snap out of it then. Nicholas: Did you try and take her to the Center. Tatiana: Yes, but she refused to let go of the chair. You know how strong she is. I could have sedated her, I suppose, but that might have done more damage than good. The best thing is to just leave her where she is for now. Ivan S comes in. Ivan S: Can I have some time with her. Tatiana: Sure.
Soon, downstairs, the conversation continues...
Alexandra: What if.. Tatiana: What if what, Mama? Alexandra: What if she doesn't snap out of it. Tatiana: Then.... Then I'd have no choice but to have her taken to the Center and remanded into Dr. Chekov's care. Olga: That doctor that looked after me, after that breakdown I had when I shot Felix. Tatiana: Yes, him. Nicholas: Well, let's hope she comes out of this before then. Tatiana: Sam seems to think so, and I trust her judgement. Kole: And you said she was moving around last night. Anastasia: Yeah, she was. To think we all were having fun, not knowing... Tatiana: Stop it, Nastya, you didn't know. None of us did. Of course, we were paying more attention to the children. Alexandra: Oh yes, that was the slumber party. How did it go? Anastasia: They had a great time, Mama. It made me wish we could have done stuff like then when we were their ages. It was lonely being a Grand Duchess. Don't get me wrong, I love my sisters, but seeing the children with friends their own ages made me wonder what would have happened had we had that same life. Alexandra: Those were different times, Anastasia, and a different Russia Anastasia: Yeah, it was. Anyway, I'm going to check on my and Mashka's children. Leaves. Olga: Nastya has been looking after Little Nicholas and the others since Mashka when into this state. Kole: A loyal sister. Nicholas: How is Ivan taking all this? Tatiana: Okay for now. Last night, he wanted to go and shoot up the National Intruder.. Alexandra: What!? Tatiana: It's okay, Mama, the other guys talked him out of it.
Back upstairs with Ivan and Maria.
Ivan S: Maria? (kneels and takes her hand) Maria, I'm here! (no response) You need to come back to us, to me! I know what happened was devastating but you have got to believe things will get better soon! I don't know if you were listening but Tuesday is the hearing... we may win and get her back! Maria, come on talk to me? (He gently nudges her shoulder) Mashka, come on... talk to me! Sam (voice): She's not going to come back just because you want her to Ivan! Ivan S (turns to see her in the doorway): There's got to be something that can snap her out of it! (gets up and goes over) Maybe if we tricked her into thinking... Sam: No! If we trick her and she finds out... the moment she's goes back into this state she's in she may not want to snap out of it when the real hearing comes up! She'll only be thinking that you're just tricking her again! Ivan S (sighs): Then what the hell are we to do then? Sam (watches as Maria still rocking back and forth): We wait... (sighs) that all we can do! Wait and hope that soon she'll come back to us! Stay with her... just... don't try to coax a response because once again it don't work that way! Ivan S: Alright! I tried taking the pillow and blanket away again earlier! Sam: And? Ivan S: She did the same thing she did last time! Sam: Figures... she wants something of your daughter close to her at all times! Ivan S: Apparently so!
Sam nods and then goes downstairs... Olga: How is she? Sam: The same! I think I've pieced together why the blanket and pillow are in her lap... also why it seems to upset her if you take them away! Misha: Why? Sam: Because she wants something close to her that reminds them of their daughter! I think that mentally... taking away those objects from her lap is like taking her all over again! Tatiana: I suppose that's understandable! Sam (sits and sighs): I just... I just don't understand! Nicholas: None of us understand this dear! Sam: No, not this! Last night! Anastasia: What about it? Tatiana (before she can answer): Tell us what happened last night! Sam: When I went to her and was determined to make her have fun? Tatiana: Yes, that! Sam: I knocked and she told me to come in! She was in bed reading when I said "Hey", she said the same in response but wouldn't even look up from her book! I remember, i smiled and went over and took the book from her which got a shocked "HEY!" from her! I told her to get up and that it was time to have some fun! She said she wasn't in the mood for fun! So I started walking away with her book telling that I guessed she didn't want it back! She jumped right out of bed, reminding me that she wasn't Olga... that's when I put the book down and went over! I started pushing her towards the door and all i would get was a "no, no... i said I'm not in the mood!" All I was thinking was that i didn't really care! You three know the rest! Olga: You asked for a mattress and you pushed her down on it and gave it a push! She screamed in excitement! Then started doing it on her own! Sam: Exactly! She was having fun, she was enjoying herself actually! She was even laughing! There was no sign whatsoever that what i found today would even happen! I thought "she's laughing, she having fun..." and that things would possibly be getting better! I guess I was wrong! Tatiana: No, we... we were wrong! The three of us saw how much fun our sister was having... there were no warning signs whatsoever! Sam: Yeah, in the end she even thanked me for making her have fun... she had a smile on her face! Now... now i don't know what happened! (shakes head) Ivan was even thinking of tricking her into thinking the hearing was coming up soon! But i told him that would be a bad idea! Next time we tell her that and it's the real one... she'll only think we're tricking her again and may never come out of it! Tatiana: Good point! Sam: Yeah, he agreed! So no one tricks her into anything... the consequences would only spell more trouble! Agreed... (everyone nods) good!
TBC... No change has happened yet... not until the hearing on Tuesday! Three more days... just three more days! She was enjoying herself... who would've expected something bad to happen until now? Everybody just has to be there for her... and wait for Tuesday!
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Post by Tim on Aug 19, 2016 9:37:55 GMT -5
Tatiana: I hate this, I'm a doctor! I should be able to help her. Kole: Tatiana, you may be a doctor, but you're also a human being. Doctors are not gods. Tatiana: I know and that makes it even more frustrating. She's my sister. Kole: You were there when Little Tatiana was born, right. Tatiana: Yes, I was working as a police consultant in the Moscow Ripper case. Little Tatiana's mother had been close when the Ripper got her. Kole: Sounds like Little Tatiana was lucky to survive. Tatiana: She is. It was a miracle that she made it. Then, when we found out her grandparents didn't want her, Maria decided to adopt her. You know the rest. Tatiana's beeper goes up. Hold on. Calls the Center. Yes. What? No, I'm coming right away! Kole: An emergency? Tatiana: Kind of. I'll explain when I get back.
Tatiana goes to the Center and sees the Kryceks!
Tatiana: Why are you here!? Anton Krycek: Listen, Dr. Malama, I know you probably don't want to see us.. Raisa Krycek: But it's important. Tatiana: Listen, I'm a doctor first. I hate what you've done to my sister, but my oaths come first. If either one of you is sick, I'm obliged to help. Raisa: It's .... It's not us, it's Little Tatiana. Tatiana: What about her? Anton: She won't eat! Ever since we took custody, she refuses to eat. So we brought her here. Tatiana: Take me to her!
And so, Tatiana goes to see Little Tatiana. Once she sees Big Tatiana, Little Tatiana perks up...
Tatiana: I see you're happy to see me. Let's take a look at you.
Soon...
Tatiana: I've examined Little Tatiana. Anton: And? Tatiana: Physically, there is nothing wrong with her. So... Raisa: What does that mean!? Why is she not eating? Tatiana: It's simple, when I was examining her, she said "I want mommy...."
Tatiana: Well, not exactly that... but she kept saying "Mama"! She knows Maria's not around! Olga: Should we tell Maria this? Maybe that will snap her out of it? Sam: Or knowing that we can't get her back yet... maybe it will just make her delve deeper into a catatonic state knowing there's nothing she can do! Tatiana: She's right... we can't take any chances! Sam: Exactly! (hears a knock) I'll get that! (opens door) Yes? Anton Krycek: We wish to see Maria! Sam (gets idea): I'm sorry but Maria is unavailable right now... she's resting! Raisa Krycek: When she awakens, could you please give her this address and ask her to come when she can please? Sam (accepts the paper): Of course! Tatiana (Sam enters): Who was that? Sam: That was the Kryceks! They want Maria to come and visit! I simply made the excuse that she was resting and was unavailable! So they gave me their address and asked for me to give it to her when she "awakens". Also, they wanted me to ask her to come visit when she could! Olga: I don't think that's possible! Sam: Me neither! But we can't tell the Kryceks that she's actually catatonic! Mental instability may ruin our case... however temporary it is! Anastasia: She's right actually! Sam: I have an idea! Tatiana: What? (Sam heads for the stairs... they follow) What's your idea? Sam: You'll see!
Upstairs... Ivan S: Mashka, I'm right here... i won't leave your side! (Sam clears her throat in the doorway) Oh, hey! Sam: We need to talk... (gestures behind here) out here! Ivan S: Alright... (comes out and closes the door) what is it? Sam: The Kryceks were here... (Ivan looks like he's about to go down and explode at them) don't bother! They're gone now... you wouldn't yell at them anyhow for the sake of the case and you know it! Ivan S: They've practically destroyed my wife! Sam: I know and that's the thing! Little Tatiana keeps calling out to her mother... she knows Maria's not around! You're her father... go to her! Ivan S: I don't even know where they live! Sam (hands him a paper): They came asking for Maria, asking for her to see Little Tatiana! But since we both know she's damaged enough... it's too risky! You and I are going! You're going to get the little one eating again! Ivan S: She's not eating!? Sam: No, she refuses to and she's keep calling out to her mother! "Mama"... every time one turns around! Ivan S (is about to go and stops turning towards the door): What about Maria? Sam: Her sisters, they'll stay with her! Now, let's go! Ivan S (sighs): Right behind you!
They both come downstairs... Sam: Ivan and I are going to visit the Kryceks in Maria's place as she in "unwell"... although technically that isn't entirely untrue! Tatiana: Who's going to stay with Mashka? Sam: You three are! Ivan S: You and I both know, Sam's only going to keep me in line! Sam: I am... that and it would be nice to see the little one again! Olga: We'll go up and sit with her then! You two both go and do what you need to do! Sam: Alright! Ivan S: We'll be back soon!
The Krycek Residence... Sam: Here goes nothing! (they both go to the door and she knocks) Hello? Anton Krycek (opens the door): Hello again! What can i do for you? Sam: I fear Maria is under the weather and can't come... but i thought it best that her husband come! Ivan? Ivan S: The name is Ivan... where is my daughter? Anton Krycek: Please, come inside! Little Tatiana (perks her head up): P-Pa.. Papa! Ivan S (goes over and sits beside her): Yes, it's me! (laughs) You're really starting to grow! (nods towards Sam) Sam told me... she isn't eating! Raisa Krycek (watching): She refuses! Perhaps you can get her to? Ivan S: I'll try! Can you hand me some food! Raisa Krycek: Yes, of course! Ivan S (She hands him a bottle of baby food): Look what i have for you! (holds out the spoon) Please eat for me... for your Papa? Little Tatiana (does so): Papa! Ivan S: Yes, Papa! (sighs) Some more? (Little Tatiana's eating) There we go... that's my girl! Raisa Krycek: I don't think we've been properly introduced! I'm Raisa and this is my husband Anton! Sam: I know! I was there in the courtroom so i do remember! Raisa Krycek (smiles): She's eating again! Ivan S (lays down playing with her): Now I need you do me a favor okay? (Little Tatiana's poking and playing with his face) Eat... okay? Little Tatiana (nods and continues to play with his face making him laugh): Pa... Papa! Ivan S (laughs again): Yes, yes I'm your Papa! (sits up) Listen sweetie... Papa has to go for a little while! (she holds her arms out as if to say "don't go") Papa will come back soon, don't worry! (to the Kryceks) If you need me, give the palace a call! Do you have something i can write on! Raisa Krycek: Just wait a minute! (returns shortly) Here you go! Ivan S: Just call the Palace phone and one of us should pick up! Anton Krycek: We will! Thank you for your help! Ivan S: I know!
They get outside... Sam: You did good in there... i think she'll start eating again! Ivan S: Yeah, probably for my sake! Sam (you hear wailing and "Papa", she has to grab his arm): No, she has to live without you for a bit longer... she just has to be upset! Soon, I'll make sure she comes back to us! Don't worry! Ivan S: She's crying and calling out to me! Sam: You don't think I hear her in there... you don't think it's not breaking my heart that you can't go to her... newsflash! What's more important is that they don't want to hurt her... they love their granddaughter! Take comfort in that knowledge Ivan! Ivan S: Let's go back... I can't bear to hear my daughter cry for me one more minute knowing there's nothing i can do about it yet! Sam: I know, I know! Remember, it's only three more days... three more days and we just may get her back! Three... not counting today cause i guess then that would be four! You've got to trust in that! Ivan S: I do... (takes her hands) and more importantly... Sam: More importantly? Ivan S: I trust you... i trust you'll make it happen! Sam: I can only try! Ivan S: I know!
TBC... Little Tatiana is eating now for her Papa's sake! Poor Maria, still the same as she has been! Right now all that can be done is to sit with her and wait... they're taking turns but still Maria is still giving no response!
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