Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 19
Dottie’s restaurant
“Jackson thank –you for meeting us here.” Tad says
“Well you said it was urgent Tad so here I am.”Jack states
“Could you wait a couple of minutes for Dottie to join us she’s waiting on a waitress Connie who works for her. Connie has shown up yet but said she phoned and said she’d be here soon.”Tad explains
“Sure we could wait for Dottie but maybe you could explain whatever legal problem brings me here?” Jack says
“Well it all started soon after Mayor Iris Blanco got elected. We heard some scuttlebutt about her asking for bribes at city council but we had no real proof. “Tad states
“Really? I thought the Mayor was an upstanding individual. I haven’t heard any rumours.”Jack states
“That’s what I thought too but then a few people came to my P.I. agency wanting me to investigate city hall.”Tad says
“And you did?” Jack asks
“Oh yes of course I did but I could never really pin Mayor Blanco down to the kickbacks.” Tad explains
“So she’s innocent it was someone else at City Hall?”Jack asks
“Yes that was what I was beginning to think but then Mayor Iris Blanco got wind of my investigations.”Tad states
“And then what happened?” Jack asks
“All of sudden city hall is descending on Dottie’s restaurant like locusts. The first it was minor health violations then structure problems then more health violations. They’ve shut Dottie down 4 times.”Tad explains
‘And what do you want me to do Tad?’ Asks Jack
“Find me a way to keep them off Dottie’s back so I can get to the bottom of this. And then of course there’s T..J. someone has been threatening him if I don’t back off .I can’t let this go Jack I won’t!They’ve gone after my wife my son who’s next one of my other children. I ’m sending the kid to Mom and Dad in Florida until I get the goods on that bitch!”Tad says
“I’m going to have to look into this Tad health boards have a lot of power and jurisdiction over closures but I’ll do my earnest to find you a solution.”Jack says”actually Erica is having problems with that woman. Erica was kicked off some boards because that woman felt threatened by Erica’s prestige and don’t think I didn’t hear about that.”
“Something has to be done about that woman. Jesse told me something in confidence. He would mind me telling you as long as you don’t share it. Randi was taken by that woman from her mother and given away as a child.”Tad says
“How could she do that to child?” asks Jack
“I know. Randi has no idea she’s the mayor I hope she never finds out.”Tad says
“How is Randi doing Tad?”asks Jack
“She can walk short distances with a cane. However her language skills are still not there. She is working on it though Jenny brings Olivia to Andrews and they work there daily on language skills and a physical therapist comes in and works with her an hour each day.”Tad states”Jenny says Martin and Olivia enjoy the playtime together.’
“I’m glad to hear that. I hope her speech comes back soon” Jack says
“From your mouth to God’s ears.” Tad says
“I have to go Tad I’m due in court in a half hour but tell Dottie I’m working on your problem and you get working on the evidence against Mayor Blanco Tad.”Jack states
“Thanks Jack I owe you one.”Tad says standing up and shaking Jack’s hand.
Andrew’s house
Randi is watching television while lifting five pound hand weights to strength her hands and arms.
“We interrupt this program to bring you a live breaking story” the announcer breaks in
“Darn always during my soap couldn’t they wait until the 6pm news?”Randi’s nurse Betty says
“The city of Happy valley has been awarded a $100000 grant from the federal government to upgrade the roads in Happy Valley. Mayor Iris Blanco had this to say
“We are gratified that our talk with the federal government has come to this fruition. Our city will be able to fix a lot of roads with this funding. We want to thank Governor Brooks and Senator Brooks for all their assistance.”Iris says
Randi stares at the television and says
Noooooo. Noo blll bll Iwis.”Randi becomes very upset and crying
The nurse tries to calm her but when that doesn’t succeed she calls Randi’s Doctor Maria. Maria orders a sedative and the nurse gets Andrew to pick up the prescription from the pharmacy. Betty Randi’s nurse gives Randi the sedative in pill form .Randi closes her eyes and appears asleep. Satisfied the nurse goes down for supper. As soon as she’s gone Randi opens her eyes the and removes the pills from under her tongue. Randi sneaks cautiously trying not to thump her cane as she goes to the front door down the hall there she looks up Iris address on a computer. Finding it she goes out the front door to Iris’s house
Iris house
Tad is hiding in Iris home office when she suddenly comes home. He hides in the closet. Jesse comes as summoned to Iris has a meeting in the front hall with her and leaves. Jack comes knocks on the front door he enters and leaves. Erica comes to the front door knocks and then is shown leaving a short time later. Andrew comes to the house goes in and leaves. Tad gets out of the closet to silence thinks he can leave only to find Iris dead on the floor a knife in her back when he turns her over. She mumbles something he can’t quite understand and then she reaches and tries to frantically pull the knife out of her own back .Tad realizing the damage she could do touches the knife trying to keep it in. Iris’s body shutters a last death rattle and she dies.
As the police arrive Tad’s hand on the knife.“Sir step away from the victim and keep your hands up ”The police officer says
As Tad protests “I didn’t do this the police officer puts his hands in cuffs behind his back and reads him his rights.”
Fadeout
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 18
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 18
“So how is our girl today?” Asks Angie of Frankie at the hospital
“Very frustrated. I get the impression she thought she would be up and running around by now instead she still having trouble speaking clearly though the exercises are helping and she’s still having trouble moving across the room. I keep telling her her brain needs to rewire but it’s so hard for her.”
“Is some of the frustration also because you had to move in with Andrew now that she’s out of the hospital?”Asks Angie worried
“No she just wants to be the Randi she was. She keeps asking when she’ll get better enough to go back to Fusion.”
“I overheard that Frankie. Greenlee and I will be happy to have Randi back any time. Actually we don’t know whether Randi would consider this but would she consider model for the disabled community?”Asks Kendall
“What in the heck is the matter with you Kendall? Don’t you know what Randi’s been through? Do you think she wants to share that?”Frankie says angrily then walks away
“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset him Angie.”Kendall says bewildered
“Don’t take it personal Kendall .Frankie is worried sick about Randi.” Angie says as they watch Frankie storm away
“Is there anything Greenlee and I can do?”Asks Kendall
“Just be there go visit Randi encourage her. Tell her you’ll keep her modelling job open.”Angie says
“Easily done we will hire temporary models. The modelling job is Randi’s!”Kendall says ”Got to go Spike’s doctor’s appointment is in five minutes. He needs a booster shot. ”Kendall says as she takes Spike down the hall.
Angie looks down the hospital hall to see Jenny and Greg. Greg is pushing Jenny in a wheelchair as she grimaces.
“Is it time?”Asks Angie
“Yes .”Says Jenny through clenched teeth
“So who’s your doctor?”Asks Angie ”I’ll page him or her.”
“Page Dr. Caitlin Mc Gillis.” Greg says she’s Jenny’s Obgyn
“Paging Dr. Mc Gillis.” Angie says over the loud speaker
“Dr. Hubbard she’s delivery a baby in delivery room four.”Says the nurse who’s tag reads Cindy
“Thanks Cindy .how about I take a look while we wait for Caitlin to deliver that baby.”Angie says
“I think that’s a good idea Jenny’s pans are getting closer together.”Says Greg
“Give me drugs. I need an epidural.”Jenny shouts
“I’ll call an Anesthesiologist.” Angie says to Jenny
“But it may be to late.” she says to Greg
“This baby wants to be born your full effaced.” says Angie “So have you picked any names yet?”
“We were thinking Gregory Junior. The girls’ name is throwing us a bit Jenny says if it’s a girl she wants to see her before she names her.”Greg explains
“It will come to you.”Says Angie “push Jenny looks like this little child doesn’t want to wait.”
Jenny pushes and cries out as the newest Nelson is born.
“It’s a girl.” Angie says
“A girl Jenny .It’s another little girl looks a little like those pictures you showed me of Paulina. She’s beautiful Angie’s cleaning her up and then you can see her.”
“A fine healthy little girl. She’s tiny she weighs five pounds but she’s solid.”Angie says
“Jenny whispers to Greg who nods
“We’re going to call her Angela Olivia Susan Nelson.”Jenny say smiling through happy tears as she cradles her baby
“You’re naming her after me? Are you sure?”Angie says pleased and surprised
“You brought our little girl into the world it’s only fitting that she bare your name says Greg as Jenny nods
“There’s only one Angela so we‘re going to be calling her by her second name Olivia.”Jenny explains ”Olivia is a pretty name as well.’
“How did you think of he name Susan.” asks Angie
“Mama’s middle name is Sue but Sue doesn’t go as well as Susan. So Susan it is.”Jenny says
Angie looks back at the happy family and says
"We have to take Olivia to the nursery soon and Jenny to her room but you go ahead I'll give you two a few minutes with Olivia."
Angie thinks about when she had Frankie and wishes that she and Jesse had had another child as the camera pans back to The Nelson’s and their brand new baby girl baby.
Fadeout
“So how is our girl today?” Asks Angie of Frankie at the hospital
“Very frustrated. I get the impression she thought she would be up and running around by now instead she still having trouble speaking clearly though the exercises are helping and she’s still having trouble moving across the room. I keep telling her her brain needs to rewire but it’s so hard for her.”
“Is some of the frustration also because you had to move in with Andrew now that she’s out of the hospital?”Asks Angie worried
“No she just wants to be the Randi she was. She keeps asking when she’ll get better enough to go back to Fusion.”
“I overheard that Frankie. Greenlee and I will be happy to have Randi back any time. Actually we don’t know whether Randi would consider this but would she consider model for the disabled community?”Asks Kendall
“What in the heck is the matter with you Kendall? Don’t you know what Randi’s been through? Do you think she wants to share that?”Frankie says angrily then walks away
“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset him Angie.”Kendall says bewildered
“Don’t take it personal Kendall .Frankie is worried sick about Randi.” Angie says as they watch Frankie storm away
“Is there anything Greenlee and I can do?”Asks Kendall
“Just be there go visit Randi encourage her. Tell her you’ll keep her modelling job open.”Angie says
“Easily done we will hire temporary models. The modelling job is Randi’s!”Kendall says ”Got to go Spike’s doctor’s appointment is in five minutes. He needs a booster shot. ”Kendall says as she takes Spike down the hall.
Angie looks down the hospital hall to see Jenny and Greg. Greg is pushing Jenny in a wheelchair as she grimaces.
“Is it time?”Asks Angie
“Yes .”Says Jenny through clenched teeth
“So who’s your doctor?”Asks Angie ”I’ll page him or her.”
“Page Dr. Caitlin Mc Gillis.” Greg says she’s Jenny’s Obgyn
“Paging Dr. Mc Gillis.” Angie says over the loud speaker
“Dr. Hubbard she’s delivery a baby in delivery room four.”Says the nurse who’s tag reads Cindy
“Thanks Cindy .how about I take a look while we wait for Caitlin to deliver that baby.”Angie says
“I think that’s a good idea Jenny’s pans are getting closer together.”Says Greg
“Give me drugs. I need an epidural.”Jenny shouts
“I’ll call an Anesthesiologist.” Angie says to Jenny
“But it may be to late.” she says to Greg
“This baby wants to be born your full effaced.” says Angie “So have you picked any names yet?”
“We were thinking Gregory Junior. The girls’ name is throwing us a bit Jenny says if it’s a girl she wants to see her before she names her.”Greg explains
“It will come to you.”Says Angie “push Jenny looks like this little child doesn’t want to wait.”
Jenny pushes and cries out as the newest Nelson is born.
“It’s a girl.” Angie says
“A girl Jenny .It’s another little girl looks a little like those pictures you showed me of Paulina. She’s beautiful Angie’s cleaning her up and then you can see her.”
“A fine healthy little girl. She’s tiny she weighs five pounds but she’s solid.”Angie says
“Jenny whispers to Greg who nods
“We’re going to call her Angela Olivia Susan Nelson.”Jenny say smiling through happy tears as she cradles her baby
“You’re naming her after me? Are you sure?”Angie says pleased and surprised
“You brought our little girl into the world it’s only fitting that she bare your name says Greg as Jenny nods
“There’s only one Angela so we‘re going to be calling her by her second name Olivia.”Jenny explains ”Olivia is a pretty name as well.’
“How did you think of he name Susan.” asks Angie
“Mama’s middle name is Sue but Sue doesn’t go as well as Susan. So Susan it is.”Jenny says
Angie looks back at the happy family and says
"We have to take Olivia to the nursery soon and Jenny to her room but you go ahead I'll give you two a few minutes with Olivia."
Angie thinks about when she had Frankie and wishes that she and Jesse had had another child as the camera pans back to The Nelson’s and their brand new baby girl baby.
Fadeout
Monday, August 16, 2010
Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 17
Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 17
“Hello Randi. I understand Frankie explained yesterday to you about your stroke.”Maria says
Randi nods
“Okay we also know means that we have a lot of work ahead of us.”Maria says”so that’s why the therapist is coming in a few moments.”
“Www” Randi says trying to say we
“Yes We. A team of medical professionals will be working with you to determine the best course of action to help you get on with your life.” Maria continues “so if you understand this nod your head.”
Randi nods
“Okay now have you any pain?”Maria asks
Randi points to her head.
“A lot of pain?” Maria asks Randi doesn’t make any movement.
“Or a little?” Randi nods to this
‘Okay let me check things blood pressure etc and then we can order something for the pain.”Maria says
“Tankoo.”Randi says
“That’s it you keep trying we will be working with a speech therapist to improve your speech and a physical therapist for your limbs.”Maria says “now I know all of this is scary but you have a lot of people who care about you and are there for you.”
Randi rolls her fingers on her left hand like she has money in them
“Cost?” Maria asks
Randi nods
“Don’t worry it’s covered.”Maria says
Randi shakes head in frustration
“It really is okay. Your grandfather Andrew is apparently very rich and very worried. Andrew is insisting on paying for everything to get you well. He says he missed on so much with you that he wants to help.”Maria says
“OOB.” Randi says
“Obligated? No if he chooses to pay for all that then that is his choice but I really htink he is doing it out of love Randi.”Maria states
“Ah huh here is your speech therapist .She may have to go in another month to have her baby and take maternity leave for a couple of months but she says she has a replacement set up. I believe you know of her Randi meet Jenny Nelson.”Maria says
“Hello Randi we met a few months ago at your dad’s party for Paulina, Greg and I.”Jenny says
“Ha.....’Randi says trying to say hello
“Okay I’m here to help you with that and some exercises to get some speech back. The exercises will strengthen your throat and neck. I know it sounds funny but the throat and neck as well as the voice box allow you to regain your ability to speak. We will also be using some visual aids with my trusting computer here to help you voice the sounds and pictures you see.”Jenny says
“Tanko.”Randi says
“I’m not going to pull any punches Randi this is not going to be overnight it will take time. At times you are going to get very frustrated and tired. If at any time you are overwhelmed exhausted to the point of needing sleep then you have to tell me by knocking with your left hand your good hand can you do that?”Asks Jenny
Randi demonstrates that by doing that
“Good so we begin. I want you to do this EEEEEEEEEEEEE.” sings Jenny
Randi complies singing “EEEEEEEEEEEE.’
“Wonderful” says Jenny then continues singing another letter
Frankie watches this from the hall as Angie comes along
“You need to take a break and refuel.” Angie says”You won’t be any good if you don’t keep up your strength. I checked in on Martin that boy is such a handsome guy takes after he’s Daddy has all the nurses fawning all over him.”
“He is that.” says Frankie”Randi is putting on a brave face but I can tell she’s scared who wouldn’t be?”
“She’s going to get better Frankie but she may not be the same Randi as before. You have to be prepared for that. “Angie says
“Mom I’m scared too.”Frankie says
“I know but you are my son that means you have inherited my strength and my ability to support those we love. You can do this son you can be there for Randi and Martin.”Angie says”I love you Franklin. You are the man and the father I always dreamed you would be.”
“I love you too mom I don’t know what I would do without you Natalia, Cass or Dad. Cass sent me some baby clothes for Martin. She sent me a Phillies baseball outfit for Martin and a tiny baseball bat and cap. How she found that in Paris i don’t know.”
“Yes she wanted to come but she can’t get away from her internship right now.”Angie says
“Yes she told me when she called on her cell phone. I told her there would be a huge cell phone bill and she said don’t worry her Dad was covering it.”Frankie states
“You have family to turn to Frankie don’t you forget that when it seems like it’s all too much. We’re here for you.”Angie says “and you have plenty of friends look how Jenny Nelson dropped everything and became Randi’s speech therapist.”
“Yes I was even aware she was trained in that.”Frankie says
“Her kidnapper Tony allowed her to train in that so she could look after her his father who had had a series of strokes. I don’t know how she managed to learn it all with a guard in the room and by her side at all times.” Angie says “she insisted she could help Randi .While she was on her honeymoon with Greg around the world she learned some new techniques to help stroke victims regain speech and she wants to use them to help Randi.”
“Greg was here early this morning he brought me breakfast and coffee from Dottie’s.Zach and Kendall dropped by with gifts for the baby and Randi from themselves,Erica and Jack. I am so lucky in friends aren’t I Mom?”Frankie says
‘We are blessed and God will bless us and get us through this challenge too!”Angie says “now come on Randi’s working hard we should get you some lunch and feed Martin at 1pm.”
Fadeout
“Hello Randi. I understand Frankie explained yesterday to you about your stroke.”Maria says
Randi nods
“Okay we also know means that we have a lot of work ahead of us.”Maria says”so that’s why the therapist is coming in a few moments.”
“Www” Randi says trying to say we
“Yes We. A team of medical professionals will be working with you to determine the best course of action to help you get on with your life.” Maria continues “so if you understand this nod your head.”
Randi nods
“Okay now have you any pain?”Maria asks
Randi points to her head.
“A lot of pain?” Maria asks Randi doesn’t make any movement.
“Or a little?” Randi nods to this
‘Okay let me check things blood pressure etc and then we can order something for the pain.”Maria says
“Tankoo.”Randi says
“That’s it you keep trying we will be working with a speech therapist to improve your speech and a physical therapist for your limbs.”Maria says “now I know all of this is scary but you have a lot of people who care about you and are there for you.”
Randi rolls her fingers on her left hand like she has money in them
“Cost?” Maria asks
Randi nods
“Don’t worry it’s covered.”Maria says
Randi shakes head in frustration
“It really is okay. Your grandfather Andrew is apparently very rich and very worried. Andrew is insisting on paying for everything to get you well. He says he missed on so much with you that he wants to help.”Maria says
“OOB.” Randi says
“Obligated? No if he chooses to pay for all that then that is his choice but I really htink he is doing it out of love Randi.”Maria states
“Ah huh here is your speech therapist .She may have to go in another month to have her baby and take maternity leave for a couple of months but she says she has a replacement set up. I believe you know of her Randi meet Jenny Nelson.”Maria says
“Hello Randi we met a few months ago at your dad’s party for Paulina, Greg and I.”Jenny says
“Ha.....’Randi says trying to say hello
“Okay I’m here to help you with that and some exercises to get some speech back. The exercises will strengthen your throat and neck. I know it sounds funny but the throat and neck as well as the voice box allow you to regain your ability to speak. We will also be using some visual aids with my trusting computer here to help you voice the sounds and pictures you see.”Jenny says
“Tanko.”Randi says
“I’m not going to pull any punches Randi this is not going to be overnight it will take time. At times you are going to get very frustrated and tired. If at any time you are overwhelmed exhausted to the point of needing sleep then you have to tell me by knocking with your left hand your good hand can you do that?”Asks Jenny
Randi demonstrates that by doing that
“Good so we begin. I want you to do this EEEEEEEEEEEEE.” sings Jenny
Randi complies singing “EEEEEEEEEEEE.’
“Wonderful” says Jenny then continues singing another letter
Frankie watches this from the hall as Angie comes along
“You need to take a break and refuel.” Angie says”You won’t be any good if you don’t keep up your strength. I checked in on Martin that boy is such a handsome guy takes after he’s Daddy has all the nurses fawning all over him.”
“He is that.” says Frankie”Randi is putting on a brave face but I can tell she’s scared who wouldn’t be?”
“She’s going to get better Frankie but she may not be the same Randi as before. You have to be prepared for that. “Angie says
“Mom I’m scared too.”Frankie says
“I know but you are my son that means you have inherited my strength and my ability to support those we love. You can do this son you can be there for Randi and Martin.”Angie says”I love you Franklin. You are the man and the father I always dreamed you would be.”
“I love you too mom I don’t know what I would do without you Natalia, Cass or Dad. Cass sent me some baby clothes for Martin. She sent me a Phillies baseball outfit for Martin and a tiny baseball bat and cap. How she found that in Paris i don’t know.”
“Yes she wanted to come but she can’t get away from her internship right now.”Angie says
“Yes she told me when she called on her cell phone. I told her there would be a huge cell phone bill and she said don’t worry her Dad was covering it.”Frankie states
“You have family to turn to Frankie don’t you forget that when it seems like it’s all too much. We’re here for you.”Angie says “and you have plenty of friends look how Jenny Nelson dropped everything and became Randi’s speech therapist.”
“Yes I was even aware she was trained in that.”Frankie says
“Her kidnapper Tony allowed her to train in that so she could look after her his father who had had a series of strokes. I don’t know how she managed to learn it all with a guard in the room and by her side at all times.” Angie says “she insisted she could help Randi .While she was on her honeymoon with Greg around the world she learned some new techniques to help stroke victims regain speech and she wants to use them to help Randi.”
“Greg was here early this morning he brought me breakfast and coffee from Dottie’s.Zach and Kendall dropped by with gifts for the baby and Randi from themselves,Erica and Jack. I am so lucky in friends aren’t I Mom?”Frankie says
‘We are blessed and God will bless us and get us through this challenge too!”Angie says “now come on Randi’s working hard we should get you some lunch and feed Martin at 1pm.”
Fadeout
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 16
Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 16
Frankie goes into Randi’s room and finds her struggling to wake. She awakens and tries to ask about the baby.
“The baby is fine.” Frankie says proudly
“A fine healthy baby boy. Martin was 8lbs 6oz but he’s all ready gaining weight.”
Randi tries to say Martin but all that comes out is “Mwa,Mwa”
“I’ll go get our baby in a minute Randi. Do you understand what’s happened? You’ve had a stroke. Can you move your right hand or leg?”Frankie asks
Randi tries to do both when she doesn’t succeed a small tear escapes her eye.
“It’s going to be okay Randi. I’ve got the best doctor and a team that will work with you to help you get some of your abilities back. It will be hard work but you are tough and I know you will try hard for martin and my sake.” Frankie says looking determined to support Randi
“Howa?’Randi says
“They will give you exercises to get your hand working your leg working and your brain working again. Your brain will work on this and will rewire and help you learn how to do these things again.”Frankie promises “I know it’s scary Randi but I promise I will help you all I can.”
“WY?” asks Randi
“It just happened Babe. Too much pressure and something had to give.”Frankie says “I’m going to get your doctor and Martin now .You hold tight.”
Frankie goes out in the hall and we see him lose control wiping tears from his eyes he didn’t want Randi to see
“Are you okay Frankie? Is Randi okay?”Tad asks worried spotting Frankie carrying coffee he hands one to Frankie
“She’s been hit hard .She is having trouble speaking and she can’t move her right side including her right hand and leg.”Frankie says “how am I going to hold it together Uncle Tad how am I going to be strong for her?”
“It’s hard on you but think how much harder it is for her? She needs every bit of your strength if you love her, and I know you do you have to gather strength from those who you and support her every step with encouragement and love.”Tad says hugging Frankie
“Thanks Tad.” Frankie says “I needed that kick in the pants. Randi needs me not to be a little boy but a man and so does my son. So I’m going to pick myself up and help my wife.”
“You all ready are a man son. One of the best men I know. I know you can do this but if you need someone to lean on or some help we’ll all be there for you all of us who love you and Randi.”Tad says ”in the meantime Dottie sent this for you with orders to eat this all.”
“Tell Dottie I said thanks!”Frankie says”but I couldn’t possibly eat.”
“You need to eat to keep up the strength you’re going to use to support your family. So eat Dr .Dottie’s orders and we don’t cross Dr. Dottie.” Tad says with mock serious which makes Frankie laugh
“All right hand it over Tad!”Frankie says and then begins eating. He finishes and then says
“I have to go get Martin and bring him to Randi. See you later Tad and thanks again.”
We see him go down the corridor towards the nursery wing
“Thanks Tad and thank Dottie that’s the first thing I’ve seen him eat other than a muffin and coffee in the last two days.” Angie says quietly to Tad
“So how did Frankie say Randi was today?”
“He said she was awake aware and her right side was affected as well as her speech like they expected.” Tad says
“Is Frankie okay?”Asks Angie worried sick
“No but he is pulling on as much strength as he has to support Randi. We’ll stand by him and support him and Randi will get better.”Tad says
“From your mouth to God’s ears.” Angie says
Frankie comes back with Martin and at first Randi is afraid to let him see her but Martin grabs her finger.
‘Bwful” Says Randi
“Yes our son is beautiful .He is one handsome guy. The nurse said she was beating off the baby girls with a stick.”Frankie says which gets a laugh out of Randi
Frankie holds Martin in Randi’s arms and she smiles crookedly at him .Frankie smiles at the scene they make realizing his wife hasn’t left him she’s still in there and that Martin is happy with his mother.
Fadeout
Frankie goes into Randi’s room and finds her struggling to wake. She awakens and tries to ask about the baby.
“The baby is fine.” Frankie says proudly
“A fine healthy baby boy. Martin was 8lbs 6oz but he’s all ready gaining weight.”
Randi tries to say Martin but all that comes out is “Mwa,Mwa”
“I’ll go get our baby in a minute Randi. Do you understand what’s happened? You’ve had a stroke. Can you move your right hand or leg?”Frankie asks
Randi tries to do both when she doesn’t succeed a small tear escapes her eye.
“It’s going to be okay Randi. I’ve got the best doctor and a team that will work with you to help you get some of your abilities back. It will be hard work but you are tough and I know you will try hard for martin and my sake.” Frankie says looking determined to support Randi
“Howa?’Randi says
“They will give you exercises to get your hand working your leg working and your brain working again. Your brain will work on this and will rewire and help you learn how to do these things again.”Frankie promises “I know it’s scary Randi but I promise I will help you all I can.”
“WY?” asks Randi
“It just happened Babe. Too much pressure and something had to give.”Frankie says “I’m going to get your doctor and Martin now .You hold tight.”
Frankie goes out in the hall and we see him lose control wiping tears from his eyes he didn’t want Randi to see
“Are you okay Frankie? Is Randi okay?”Tad asks worried spotting Frankie carrying coffee he hands one to Frankie
“She’s been hit hard .She is having trouble speaking and she can’t move her right side including her right hand and leg.”Frankie says “how am I going to hold it together Uncle Tad how am I going to be strong for her?”
“It’s hard on you but think how much harder it is for her? She needs every bit of your strength if you love her, and I know you do you have to gather strength from those who you and support her every step with encouragement and love.”Tad says hugging Frankie
“Thanks Tad.” Frankie says “I needed that kick in the pants. Randi needs me not to be a little boy but a man and so does my son. So I’m going to pick myself up and help my wife.”
“You all ready are a man son. One of the best men I know. I know you can do this but if you need someone to lean on or some help we’ll all be there for you all of us who love you and Randi.”Tad says ”in the meantime Dottie sent this for you with orders to eat this all.”
“Tell Dottie I said thanks!”Frankie says”but I couldn’t possibly eat.”
“You need to eat to keep up the strength you’re going to use to support your family. So eat Dr .Dottie’s orders and we don’t cross Dr. Dottie.” Tad says with mock serious which makes Frankie laugh
“All right hand it over Tad!”Frankie says and then begins eating. He finishes and then says
“I have to go get Martin and bring him to Randi. See you later Tad and thanks again.”
We see him go down the corridor towards the nursery wing
“Thanks Tad and thank Dottie that’s the first thing I’ve seen him eat other than a muffin and coffee in the last two days.” Angie says quietly to Tad
“So how did Frankie say Randi was today?”
“He said she was awake aware and her right side was affected as well as her speech like they expected.” Tad says
“Is Frankie okay?”Asks Angie worried sick
“No but he is pulling on as much strength as he has to support Randi. We’ll stand by him and support him and Randi will get better.”Tad says
“From your mouth to God’s ears.” Angie says
Frankie comes back with Martin and at first Randi is afraid to let him see her but Martin grabs her finger.
‘Bwful” Says Randi
“Yes our son is beautiful .He is one handsome guy. The nurse said she was beating off the baby girls with a stick.”Frankie says which gets a laugh out of Randi
Frankie holds Martin in Randi’s arms and she smiles crookedly at him .Frankie smiles at the scene they make realizing his wife hasn’t left him she’s still in there and that Martin is happy with his mother.
Fadeout
Monday, August 9, 2010
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 15
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 15
Frankie and company in the chapel
“I hate that woman but I have more important things to worry and focus on right namely my son and his mother.” Frankie says’ have to get back to Randi. I’ll see you later everyone keep praying for Randi.”
Jenny is tired and Greg says his goodbyes promising to pray for Randi at home. Over in the corner Yvonne by herself continues to pray for Randi. Dottie says to Tad“I’m going home to check on the kids T.J.. said he would stay and look after them but I want to check in on them and my restaurant. I’ll be back in awhile Tad. I’ll bring everyone some food .Bye now .” She says kissing Tad
Tad goes over to talk to Yvonne and wait with her and pray with her.
“How are you holding up Yvonne?” asks Tad
“It’s hard Tad. I was just getting to know my daughter and now this. You don’t think she’ll die do you Tad?”Asks Yvonne looking terrified
“Frankie said that he had called Dr. Maria Santos –Grey- Devane .she one of the top neurologists in the country.” Tad reassures
“She’s that good?’Asks Yvonne
“Frankie’s a doctor do you think he doesn’t know who the best doctor is .He wants the best for his wife and he’ll get it with Maria.”Tad reassures again
”Thanks Tad i needed to hear that. Dottie’s a lucky girl. I always wondered what lucky woman would snap you up.”Yvonne says flirting a little
‘Thanks Yvonne but I’m sure on of these days you’ll find the same with someone And be as lucky as I am with Dottie.” Tad says firmly making it clear that Dottie is his love
“That would be nice but so far it’s been lucky at cards but not love.”Yvonne says then it dawns on her ”Wow your good at distraction I appreciate your kindness Tad.”
“We all love Randi.” says Tad” she’s like family to Dottie and I.” Tad replies
“It’s wonderful that my daughter found you all” Yvonne says
“We are lucky enough to have her in our lives none of us will let her go” Tad says
“Thank you Andrew for stepping in to help my son and daughter-in –law.”Angie says
“Frankly my dear I have a lot of making up to do to Randi. If this helps than maybe I’m in small way making it up to her for all she lost and went through.” Says Andrew
“It’s still very generous Andrew.”Angie says
“Jesse didn’t look surprised when he heard about Mayor Blanco and neither did you my dear.”Andrew comments
‘No we weren’t Jesse figured it out from what Yvonne told him we have been keeping it from Randi to protect her.”Angie says
“You are good people I’m glad my Randi found your son.” Andrew says
“Randi is a daughter I love dearly and I couldn’t love her more than if she was my own child.”Angie says
Just then Frankie comes back followed by Maria
“Franklin wanted me to update you on Randi’s condition. Randi has had not one but three strokes.”Maria begins as everyone gasps
“Will she be okay?’Asks Yvonne
“With aggressive treatment we may be able to retard some of the progress of the stroke but you all must be prepared to accept that Randi may be impaired by these strokes.”Maria continues
“Impaired in what way?’ asks Yvonne
‘We will know better in time but the impairment may take the form of slurred or impaired speech, and /or inability to communicate at all. She may not be able to walk or control any movement on her right side the side of the stroke. Simple abilities such as eating and drinking, dressing, bathing, cooking, reading and writing, and toileting may be difficult or impossible tasks to her. We of course will as she heals work with her to improve any of the lost abilities but it will be a hard uphill battle .Randi is going to have to work hard she’s going to get frustrated and need you to support her all of you to win this battle and gain her life back. The hardest part begins now with Randi’s understanding and acceptance of her condition.” Maria concludes as all in the room promise to help Randi anyway they can.
Fadeout
Frankie and company in the chapel
“I hate that woman but I have more important things to worry and focus on right namely my son and his mother.” Frankie says’ have to get back to Randi. I’ll see you later everyone keep praying for Randi.”
Jenny is tired and Greg says his goodbyes promising to pray for Randi at home. Over in the corner Yvonne by herself continues to pray for Randi. Dottie says to Tad“I’m going home to check on the kids T.J.. said he would stay and look after them but I want to check in on them and my restaurant. I’ll be back in awhile Tad. I’ll bring everyone some food .Bye now .” She says kissing Tad
Tad goes over to talk to Yvonne and wait with her and pray with her.
“How are you holding up Yvonne?” asks Tad
“It’s hard Tad. I was just getting to know my daughter and now this. You don’t think she’ll die do you Tad?”Asks Yvonne looking terrified
“Frankie said that he had called Dr. Maria Santos –Grey- Devane .she one of the top neurologists in the country.” Tad reassures
“She’s that good?’Asks Yvonne
“Frankie’s a doctor do you think he doesn’t know who the best doctor is .He wants the best for his wife and he’ll get it with Maria.”Tad reassures again
”Thanks Tad i needed to hear that. Dottie’s a lucky girl. I always wondered what lucky woman would snap you up.”Yvonne says flirting a little
‘Thanks Yvonne but I’m sure on of these days you’ll find the same with someone And be as lucky as I am with Dottie.” Tad says firmly making it clear that Dottie is his love
“That would be nice but so far it’s been lucky at cards but not love.”Yvonne says then it dawns on her ”Wow your good at distraction I appreciate your kindness Tad.”
“We all love Randi.” says Tad” she’s like family to Dottie and I.” Tad replies
“It’s wonderful that my daughter found you all” Yvonne says
“We are lucky enough to have her in our lives none of us will let her go” Tad says
“Thank you Andrew for stepping in to help my son and daughter-in –law.”Angie says
“Frankly my dear I have a lot of making up to do to Randi. If this helps than maybe I’m in small way making it up to her for all she lost and went through.” Says Andrew
“It’s still very generous Andrew.”Angie says
“Jesse didn’t look surprised when he heard about Mayor Blanco and neither did you my dear.”Andrew comments
‘No we weren’t Jesse figured it out from what Yvonne told him we have been keeping it from Randi to protect her.”Angie says
“You are good people I’m glad my Randi found your son.” Andrew says
“Randi is a daughter I love dearly and I couldn’t love her more than if she was my own child.”Angie says
Just then Frankie comes back followed by Maria
“Franklin wanted me to update you on Randi’s condition. Randi has had not one but three strokes.”Maria begins as everyone gasps
“Will she be okay?’Asks Yvonne
“With aggressive treatment we may be able to retard some of the progress of the stroke but you all must be prepared to accept that Randi may be impaired by these strokes.”Maria continues
“Impaired in what way?’ asks Yvonne
‘We will know better in time but the impairment may take the form of slurred or impaired speech, and /or inability to communicate at all. She may not be able to walk or control any movement on her right side the side of the stroke. Simple abilities such as eating and drinking, dressing, bathing, cooking, reading and writing, and toileting may be difficult or impossible tasks to her. We of course will as she heals work with her to improve any of the lost abilities but it will be a hard uphill battle .Randi is going to have to work hard she’s going to get frustrated and need you to support her all of you to win this battle and gain her life back. The hardest part begins now with Randi’s understanding and acceptance of her condition.” Maria concludes as all in the room promise to help Randi anyway they can.
Fadeout
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 14
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 14
They race to get Randi stabilized .The neurologist is called and he comes down to the OR.
“How bad is Randi?” asks Frankie after Dr. Bell checks her over.
“Randi has suffered an embolic stroke which means we can probably use TPA. T.P.A of course being Tissue plasminogen activator. But we must make sure there is no intracranial bleeding as you are aware Dr. Hubbard that precludes the use of it so we need to do a CT scan.”
“Just do it.” Frankie says
‘This might take some time Franklin maybe you’d like to spend some time with your new son. A fine looking boy have you to picked out a name.” asks Dr. Bell.”
“Thanks Pete. Thanks for looking after my wife I’m sorry for being sharp with you.”Frankie says
“Frank I studied under Dr. Maria Santos-Grey. That woman was top notch one of the finest neurosurgeon’s in the country.” Dr. Bell says
“Maria has applied to work here. Had you heard that?”Frankie says
“Frank I’m good but she’s better maybe you should call her in. Knowing you and Randi so well it’s hard for me to look at her this way and treat her.” Dr. Bell
“If you think Maria can help could you call her for me Pete?” Frankie begs
“Sure Frank will get all the tests done though and administer the T.P.A.. If we can first than we will call in Maria.” Dr. Pete Bell says
“Thanks Pete” Frank says “my son’ name is Martin for martin Luther king and all the wonderful Martin’s in my life”
‘Nice! Martin Hubbard sounds like a strong name for strong boy. Why don’t you take him out and show him off to your mom. I’m sure she’d like to see him while we do the CT scan.”Pete says
“I’ll get out of your way for a few minutes and do just that. I want to show off my boy anyway.” Frankie says proudly
Angie, Andrew, Jesse, Tad, Dottie ,Jenny, Greg and Yvonne are all praying in the chapel for Randi and baby
“Would you like to see one of the most beautiful sights in the world?” asks Frankie as he wheels in Martin in a bassinet
“Oh Frankie he is the most beautiful thing in the world .may I pick the baby up?” asks Angie
‘Go ahead Mom and it’s a boy. He’s 8lbs 6oz.” Frankie says proudly
“So did you think of a name? I was thinking of Thaddeus.” jokes Tad
‘Well that did cross our minds it wasn’t our first choice.”Frankie says “Our first choice was Martin Jesse.”
“Really?” Tad say shocked ‘Martin you named him Martin? After me?”
“Well it’s partly you and partly Martin Luther King.” Frankie states ”You are one of my Dad’s best friend’s after Jenny .If it had been a girl we were thinking of Jenny but figured that was taken with your daughter Tad.”
“I am so honoured.” Tad says
“Me too!’says Jesse ‘My grandson has my name.”
“He’s so handsome Frankie .don’t you think so Andrew?’ asks Yvonne
“Of course he is he takes the best of both his Grandpas and his great grandpa!”Andrew says
“How is Randi?”Asks Angie handing the baby to Yvonne
“Not good mom! She’s had a stroke there doing tests to see if they can give her T.P.A.hopefully they can and then she’ll stabilize and not be effected so bad but i really don’t know how we are going to care for Martin as well as Randi. This is going to cost a fortune.”Frankie”that sounds bad but what I’m really worried is Randi will need a team of health professionals with different skills working together to help the patient. These include nursing staff, physiotherapy, occupational therapy physiotherapy (OT), speech and language therapy and a rehabilitation doctor. All of these people have to paid and Randi may need all of these. Plus Martin will need care when I’m working and I work long hours. Mom what am I going to do?”
“You are going to relax son. I know you and Randi don’t know me well but she’s my granddaughter and I want to help. I’ve made my money over the years playing the stock market and selling my company and retiring. So I want to help let me cover everything she needs please?’Begs Andrew
“I don’t know Andrew we may have to get a bigger place to have all the staff come in too our apartment is too small.”Frankie states “It is big money commitment for you it isn’t fair to ask you for this.”
“Give me this opportunity as for a place to help my granddaughter and great grandson please? As for the apartment I just bought the old Hunter Mansion and it has many wings in it you could move in with me have your own separate wing until Randi recuperates. I won’t infringe on your privacy.”Andrew begs
Frankie looks a Yvonne then says”I’d like to take you up on your offer but Yvonne has to be able to come visit Randi has gotten really close with her mother.”
‘Fine can’t say I’ll like seeing Yvonne but in the interests of my granddaughter’s health I can put up with her. Just let me know when he’s coming so I can avoid her.”Andrew agrees
‘Thank-you Andrew that is really generous of you?’Yvonne says
“Just see that you don’t get in my way Yvonne.”Andrew says ”I don’t want to see you.
“Martin looks a lot like my boy but also like his daddy” Andrew continues
“I have to take Martin to the nursery and see how Randi is “Frankie says
“Frankie Randi has had T.P.A. and Maria is on the way so far no change she is still in a coma but I’m sure she’d love to hear your voice talk to her.”Dr.Bell says
‘Thanks Pete .I’ll be in shortly.”Frankie says
“I have to go back to work but I’ll be saying prayers for Randi.” says Jesse
“Yes that Mayor Blanco is a pain always interfering in your job.She’d use your absence to get rid of you!’ ”Frankie says
‘Who did you say?” asks Andrew shocked “Did you say Blanco is that Iris Blanco who is the mayor?”
“Yes she’s the Mayor of Happy Valley. Why?”Asks Frankie
“Because she’s the evil bitch who gave away Randi and got my boy killed.”Andrew says
Frankie gets an angry look on her face as does Angie ,Jesse, Tad, and Yvonne.all thinking of the damage done to Randi by Iris Blanco!
Fadeout
They race to get Randi stabilized .The neurologist is called and he comes down to the OR.
“How bad is Randi?” asks Frankie after Dr. Bell checks her over.
“Randi has suffered an embolic stroke which means we can probably use TPA. T.P.A of course being Tissue plasminogen activator. But we must make sure there is no intracranial bleeding as you are aware Dr. Hubbard that precludes the use of it so we need to do a CT scan.”
“Just do it.” Frankie says
‘This might take some time Franklin maybe you’d like to spend some time with your new son. A fine looking boy have you to picked out a name.” asks Dr. Bell.”
“Thanks Pete. Thanks for looking after my wife I’m sorry for being sharp with you.”Frankie says
“Frank I studied under Dr. Maria Santos-Grey. That woman was top notch one of the finest neurosurgeon’s in the country.” Dr. Bell says
“Maria has applied to work here. Had you heard that?”Frankie says
“Frank I’m good but she’s better maybe you should call her in. Knowing you and Randi so well it’s hard for me to look at her this way and treat her.” Dr. Bell
“If you think Maria can help could you call her for me Pete?” Frankie begs
“Sure Frank will get all the tests done though and administer the T.P.A.. If we can first than we will call in Maria.” Dr. Pete Bell says
“Thanks Pete” Frank says “my son’ name is Martin for martin Luther king and all the wonderful Martin’s in my life”
‘Nice! Martin Hubbard sounds like a strong name for strong boy. Why don’t you take him out and show him off to your mom. I’m sure she’d like to see him while we do the CT scan.”Pete says
“I’ll get out of your way for a few minutes and do just that. I want to show off my boy anyway.” Frankie says proudly
Angie, Andrew, Jesse, Tad, Dottie ,Jenny, Greg and Yvonne are all praying in the chapel for Randi and baby
“Would you like to see one of the most beautiful sights in the world?” asks Frankie as he wheels in Martin in a bassinet
“Oh Frankie he is the most beautiful thing in the world .may I pick the baby up?” asks Angie
‘Go ahead Mom and it’s a boy. He’s 8lbs 6oz.” Frankie says proudly
“So did you think of a name? I was thinking of Thaddeus.” jokes Tad
‘Well that did cross our minds it wasn’t our first choice.”Frankie says “Our first choice was Martin Jesse.”
“Really?” Tad say shocked ‘Martin you named him Martin? After me?”
“Well it’s partly you and partly Martin Luther King.” Frankie states ”You are one of my Dad’s best friend’s after Jenny .If it had been a girl we were thinking of Jenny but figured that was taken with your daughter Tad.”
“I am so honoured.” Tad says
“Me too!’says Jesse ‘My grandson has my name.”
“He’s so handsome Frankie .don’t you think so Andrew?’ asks Yvonne
“Of course he is he takes the best of both his Grandpas and his great grandpa!”Andrew says
“How is Randi?”Asks Angie handing the baby to Yvonne
“Not good mom! She’s had a stroke there doing tests to see if they can give her T.P.A.hopefully they can and then she’ll stabilize and not be effected so bad but i really don’t know how we are going to care for Martin as well as Randi. This is going to cost a fortune.”Frankie”that sounds bad but what I’m really worried is Randi will need a team of health professionals with different skills working together to help the patient. These include nursing staff, physiotherapy, occupational therapy physiotherapy (OT), speech and language therapy and a rehabilitation doctor. All of these people have to paid and Randi may need all of these. Plus Martin will need care when I’m working and I work long hours. Mom what am I going to do?”
“You are going to relax son. I know you and Randi don’t know me well but she’s my granddaughter and I want to help. I’ve made my money over the years playing the stock market and selling my company and retiring. So I want to help let me cover everything she needs please?’Begs Andrew
“I don’t know Andrew we may have to get a bigger place to have all the staff come in too our apartment is too small.”Frankie states “It is big money commitment for you it isn’t fair to ask you for this.”
“Give me this opportunity as for a place to help my granddaughter and great grandson please? As for the apartment I just bought the old Hunter Mansion and it has many wings in it you could move in with me have your own separate wing until Randi recuperates. I won’t infringe on your privacy.”Andrew begs
Frankie looks a Yvonne then says”I’d like to take you up on your offer but Yvonne has to be able to come visit Randi has gotten really close with her mother.”
‘Fine can’t say I’ll like seeing Yvonne but in the interests of my granddaughter’s health I can put up with her. Just let me know when he’s coming so I can avoid her.”Andrew agrees
‘Thank-you Andrew that is really generous of you?’Yvonne says
“Just see that you don’t get in my way Yvonne.”Andrew says ”I don’t want to see you.
“Martin looks a lot like my boy but also like his daddy” Andrew continues
“I have to take Martin to the nursery and see how Randi is “Frankie says
“Frankie Randi has had T.P.A. and Maria is on the way so far no change she is still in a coma but I’m sure she’d love to hear your voice talk to her.”Dr.Bell says
‘Thanks Pete .I’ll be in shortly.”Frankie says
“I have to go back to work but I’ll be saying prayers for Randi.” says Jesse
“Yes that Mayor Blanco is a pain always interfering in your job.She’d use your absence to get rid of you!’ ”Frankie says
‘Who did you say?” asks Andrew shocked “Did you say Blanco is that Iris Blanco who is the mayor?”
“Yes she’s the Mayor of Happy Valley. Why?”Asks Frankie
“Because she’s the evil bitch who gave away Randi and got my boy killed.”Andrew says
Frankie gets an angry look on her face as does Angie ,Jesse, Tad, and Yvonne.all thinking of the damage done to Randi by Iris Blanco!
Fadeout
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 13
Happy Valley-Andrew –Part 13
The hospital chapel
Jesse comes in followed by Jenny and Greg, Tad and Dottie
“Look who I found!”’ says Jesse to Angie
“I can’t believe your here just when we needed you the most.”Angie says as they all hug her
‘Wait a minute do you have something to tell me?’ asks Angie looking pointedly at Jenny’s bulging stomach
‘God works in mysterious ways. Who would have thought I would be having a baby at my age.”Jenny says
‘That’s part of the reason we’re back Jenny’s getting close to her due date and we wanted to be here when the baby is born.”Greg explains ‘Jesse told us about Randi is there anything you’d like us to do?’
‘Just pray with us Greg. Tad, Dottie ,Greg and Jenny pray with Jesse, Andrew and I.”Angie says
“I finally got a hold of Yvonne she was performing and they wouldn’t relay the message .I told them I was the police chief and if they didn’t relay the message I was going to come down and shut down they’re place.”Jesse says
“You didn’t.”Angie says laughing
“She’s on her way I sent a patrol car for her .You okay with that old timer?”Jesse asks
“For Randi I’ll be civil but I don’t have to like her.” Andrew says as Tad moves closer to Andrew and Jesse closer to Yvonne to stop anything from occurring.
“That will do.” Jesse says
Frankie comes to the door
‘Well how is she?’Angie asks
‘They were trying to get her stabilized there taking her to the OR now to deliver the baby. I’ll come back when it’s over.’ Frankie says
‘We’re is my baby?’ says Yvonne coming in after Frankie is gone
‘They are a taking her into the delivery OR’s.’ Angie says
‘Will she be okay?’ asks Yvonne
‘It’s very serious.’ Angie says as Yvonne suddenly sees Andrew
‘What are you doing here Andrew? ’Asks Yvonne angrily
‘I’m here for my granddaughter same as you so suck it up’’ Andrew says ‘I got more right to be angry then you .You killed my boy.’
‘You were his Daddy,you made him the selfish man he was.’ Yvonne says
‘Maybe you can lay that at my feet but the truth is he changes with that wicked women Iris Blanco. She wouldn’t even take his last name .We wasn’t good enough for her even with all my money.’ Andrew says
‘I hate her.’ Yvonne says “she got him to give away my baby.’
‘I hate her too, maybe even more than I do you.’ Andrew admits ‘she took my boy away from me and I never got to say goodbye.’
‘I’m sorry for that. I’m sorry I killed him I loved him you know.’ Yvonne says
‘You’re kind of love killed my boy! I don’t want to talk about this no more. I just want to pray for my grandbabies maybe you should do the same.”Andrew says dismissing Yvonne
As Jesse breathes a sigh of relief that Andrew didn’t attack Yvonne and Yvonne behaved herself.
They all begin praying for Randi
We watch as Frankie goes to the OR with Randi. He stands by Randi’s head as they do the surgery. Just as they deliver the baby out and he hears the cry .Randi starts seizing and he realizes she’s stroking. His training kicks in and he shouts for the meds form the remaining nurse attending to his wife while they work feverishly to sew her up. Randi stops seizing .He glances over at his baby boy as the paediatrician holds up his thumb and says the baby is healthy and weighs 8lbs 6oz.
He flashes back to when they were discussing names if it was a boy.
‘If it’s a boy what name should we call him?’ asks Frankie
“How about the name Franklin? ’Asks Randi playfully
‘And have two Frankie’s in the house? We’re not like the Chandler’s with one name Adam.’ Frankie says
‘Then I don’t know .Who are you’re heroes?’ asks Randi
‘Well I always looked up to Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela growing up. But Nelson Hubbard? Or Martin Luther Hubbard?’ Frankie says
‘That’s it if it’s a boy will call him Martin for Martin Luther King and Tad Martin. It’s perfect tad has done so much for your family over the years.’
‘Martin Hubbard not bad but what should his middle name be?’ asks Frankie
‘I think his middle name should be Jesse. Your dad has been wonderful to me and I’d love our son to have his name.’ Randi says
‘Okay then if it’s a boy Martin Jesse Hubbard it is.’ Frankie says
Flashback to present
When he glances back at Randi he notes that she is showing distress signs and he frowns. Randi seizes again and the monitors go off as her heartbeat slows
Fadeout
The hospital chapel
Jesse comes in followed by Jenny and Greg, Tad and Dottie
“Look who I found!”’ says Jesse to Angie
“I can’t believe your here just when we needed you the most.”Angie says as they all hug her
‘Wait a minute do you have something to tell me?’ asks Angie looking pointedly at Jenny’s bulging stomach
‘God works in mysterious ways. Who would have thought I would be having a baby at my age.”Jenny says
‘That’s part of the reason we’re back Jenny’s getting close to her due date and we wanted to be here when the baby is born.”Greg explains ‘Jesse told us about Randi is there anything you’d like us to do?’
‘Just pray with us Greg. Tad, Dottie ,Greg and Jenny pray with Jesse, Andrew and I.”Angie says
“I finally got a hold of Yvonne she was performing and they wouldn’t relay the message .I told them I was the police chief and if they didn’t relay the message I was going to come down and shut down they’re place.”Jesse says
“You didn’t.”Angie says laughing
“She’s on her way I sent a patrol car for her .You okay with that old timer?”Jesse asks
“For Randi I’ll be civil but I don’t have to like her.” Andrew says as Tad moves closer to Andrew and Jesse closer to Yvonne to stop anything from occurring.
“That will do.” Jesse says
Frankie comes to the door
‘Well how is she?’Angie asks
‘They were trying to get her stabilized there taking her to the OR now to deliver the baby. I’ll come back when it’s over.’ Frankie says
‘We’re is my baby?’ says Yvonne coming in after Frankie is gone
‘They are a taking her into the delivery OR’s.’ Angie says
‘Will she be okay?’ asks Yvonne
‘It’s very serious.’ Angie says as Yvonne suddenly sees Andrew
‘What are you doing here Andrew? ’Asks Yvonne angrily
‘I’m here for my granddaughter same as you so suck it up’’ Andrew says ‘I got more right to be angry then you .You killed my boy.’
‘You were his Daddy,you made him the selfish man he was.’ Yvonne says
‘Maybe you can lay that at my feet but the truth is he changes with that wicked women Iris Blanco. She wouldn’t even take his last name .We wasn’t good enough for her even with all my money.’ Andrew says
‘I hate her.’ Yvonne says “she got him to give away my baby.’
‘I hate her too, maybe even more than I do you.’ Andrew admits ‘she took my boy away from me and I never got to say goodbye.’
‘I’m sorry for that. I’m sorry I killed him I loved him you know.’ Yvonne says
‘You’re kind of love killed my boy! I don’t want to talk about this no more. I just want to pray for my grandbabies maybe you should do the same.”Andrew says dismissing Yvonne
As Jesse breathes a sigh of relief that Andrew didn’t attack Yvonne and Yvonne behaved herself.
They all begin praying for Randi
We watch as Frankie goes to the OR with Randi. He stands by Randi’s head as they do the surgery. Just as they deliver the baby out and he hears the cry .Randi starts seizing and he realizes she’s stroking. His training kicks in and he shouts for the meds form the remaining nurse attending to his wife while they work feverishly to sew her up. Randi stops seizing .He glances over at his baby boy as the paediatrician holds up his thumb and says the baby is healthy and weighs 8lbs 6oz.
He flashes back to when they were discussing names if it was a boy.
‘If it’s a boy what name should we call him?’ asks Frankie
“How about the name Franklin? ’Asks Randi playfully
‘And have two Frankie’s in the house? We’re not like the Chandler’s with one name Adam.’ Frankie says
‘Then I don’t know .Who are you’re heroes?’ asks Randi
‘Well I always looked up to Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela growing up. But Nelson Hubbard? Or Martin Luther Hubbard?’ Frankie says
‘That’s it if it’s a boy will call him Martin for Martin Luther King and Tad Martin. It’s perfect tad has done so much for your family over the years.’
‘Martin Hubbard not bad but what should his middle name be?’ asks Frankie
‘I think his middle name should be Jesse. Your dad has been wonderful to me and I’d love our son to have his name.’ Randi says
‘Okay then if it’s a boy Martin Jesse Hubbard it is.’ Frankie says
Flashback to present
When he glances back at Randi he notes that she is showing distress signs and he frowns. Randi seizes again and the monitors go off as her heartbeat slows
Fadeout
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