Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 16-

Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 16-A Christmas to Remember

Aaron’s dorm room
Kathy opens the door to find Cecily lying in Aaron’s bed looking naked in his bed. She backs out with Emma at her heels crying as Cecily pulls herself up out of the bed putting her sleeves back on to reveal she was just in a tank top and jeans. Cecily laughs knowing she’s pulled one over on Kathy the woman in Aaron’s bedside picture.
“You lose Kathy.”Cecily says
“There’s something funny going on with this Kathy. I know Aaron loves you.”Emma says reluctant to leave
“Do you really think so?”Asks Kathy
“I know girls on the make AJ has a lot of hangers on like that. That girl is a manipulator she probably set this up.”Emma says confidently
“So you don’t think Aaron was cheating on me?”Kathy asks
“No not a chance that guy is madly in love with you.” Emma states
“But how could she have set it up?”Asks Kathy
“You are so naive for having a baby. She probably just climbed in Aaron’s bed knowing you were there.”Emma states
“Do you really think so?”Asks Kathy
“Good grief do you hear yourself you sound like one of those women in those old romances who wait for their man. Take more pride in yourself. You are beautiful and Aaron would be lucky to have you as his girlfriend.” Emma says
“He is isn’t he? I’m a good Mom to his son too.”Kathy says wiping her tears
“That’s the spirit Kathy now go to the washroom wash your face and then put on your sexiest outfit oh never mind here.”Emma says
Emma opens up her suitcase and taking out a dress that would come to Kathy’s mid thigh. It was red and sparkly.
“I can’t wear that it’s too short and it’s freezing outside.”Kathy says
“We are inside and that will wow Aaron now put it on.”Emma commands
“Fine.”Kathy says going into the washroom
Just then Aaron comes down the hall and sees Emma .He’s dressed in a parka and it’s obvious he’s been outside as he shakes off snow.
“What are you doing here Emma? Is Kathy here?”He asks his eyes lighting up and searching for Kathy
“Yes but she met your girlfriend who’s naked in your bed.”Emma says angrily
“She what? But I don’t have a girlfriend! I don’t understand. Kathy is my girlfriend.”Aaron says
“Well Kathy saw this girl there she has brown hair curly hair .she is really pretty and like I said she was naked in your bed.”Emma says
“Good grief Cecily? But we are just friends well if she did this I guess we aren’t anymore.”Aaron says
“Well you have a lot of making up to do with Kathy.” Emma says her arms crossed
Kathy comes out in the dress and Aaron is stunned by how beautiful she looks. A guy walks down the dorm and his eyes do a double take on Kathy.
“Kathy I’m sorry about Cecily. I’m never speaking to her again. She faked it all. I just got back from shopping.”Aaron says as Emma nods at Kathy to tell her he really did just come in
“I wanted to get your Christmas present I was coming home for Christmas the day after tomorrow to give you this.”Aaron pulls out an engagement ring box and opens it revealing a gorgeous diamond ring
“Kathy will you marry me?”Aaron asks on bended knee
“Oh Aaron yes. Yes a hundred times yes.”Kath squeals with glee throwing her arms around Aaron who soundly kisses her
“Ah best friend here. I would like to congratulate her best friend and her new friend Aaron.” Emma says smiling
Aaron and Kathy reach over and include Emma in their hug as Cecily looks on angrily knowing she’s lost not Kathy.
“I’ve transferred to Happy Valley University I begin right after Christmas.”Aaron states
“Oh Aaron that’s wonderful.”Kathy says
“You got that right Kathy.”Emma says “Now I won’t be leaving to far away from my friend and cousin. Do you realize Kathy this means you’ll finally be family?”Emma says excitedly “and I’m not wearing one of those ugly maid of honour bridesmaid dresses. I get to pick it right?”
“You do get to pick it don’t worry Emma.”Kathy says
“If we leave now we could make it home for Christmas Eve.”Aaron says “I know how important Christmas is to the Martins.”
“Oh thank –you Aaron we can go home and see the tree with Aaron it’s his first Christmas .And I can show my mom’s star to him.”Kathy says
“Yes that would be wonderful and you and I can tell Tad and Dottie about our engagement.”Aaron says
“Yes and I can see AJ for Christmas.”Emma says as they get in the limo
In Happy Valley
Dottie is rocking little Aaron.
“I wish my mom was in Europe with her new husband Alexander Fortune .Do you know I’ve never even met him yet they’ve been married two years?”Dottie says to Tad
“Do you want me to take the little guy for awhile. So you can get the turkey ready for after church services?”Tad asks
“Yes thanks Tad.”Dottie says just as the doorbell rings
“Who could that be?Do you Think Kathy made it back? I thought she was coming home tomorrow morning?”Dottie say as she throws open the front door to Joe and Ruth
“Ruth? Joe? I didn’t know you were coming.”Dottie says glaring at Tad as if to say why didn’t you tell me
“Is this why you ordered that 25 pound turkey Tad Martin?” she asks
“Tad didn’t know dear. We hope we are not too much of an imposition.”Ruth says “We just wanted to see our grandchildren.”
“Jake’s coming to dinner tomorrow, he’s bringing Amanda with little Ruth and Trevor. And Kathy will be home tomorrow.” Dottie says as the doorbell rings again
“Must be a neighbour or something excuse me.”Dottie says to Ruth who is smiling
Dottie opens the door to Edna and her new husband Alexander
“Mama you’re here?”Asks Dottie
“Of course I am I missed my baby girl.”Edna says “And I told Alexander I wanted to meet my new grandchildren.” Then Edna reaches out a hugs Dottie taking her in her arms
“Can I tell her now Alexander?”Edna asks
“Go ahead Edna.”Alexander says indulgently
“Alexander and I are moving to Happy Valley. Alexander bought the television station T.J works for.”Edna says excited
“Oh Mama it will be so good to have you close by. I missed you so.”Dottie says
“Well you have your husband Tad to thank. He’s grown up into the man I wish he’d been all those years ago. Tad arranged for us to buy the studio and to come home this evening so we can attend church services with you.” Edna says
“Oh Tad thank-you this is the best Christmas present ever.”Dottie says
Jaime comes in with his new wife Stacy Lee at that moment and says
“And I thought Stacy and I were the best Christmas present.”He says laughing as he turns around
T.J comes in and says “I got the night off so I could take my mother to mass.Grandma? You’re here?”
“Yes Thadeous, I’m here.” Says Edna
“Are you staying long?”Asks T.J.
“Just the rest of our lives Alexander bought the television studio.” Edna says
“You did?”T.J says less than enthused
“Don’t worry son your job is safe.”Alexander says misunderstanding
“Thanks.”Says T.J hiding his revulsion at Alexander’s ownership of his work place
The front door opens and in comes Kathy with Aaron her ring glittering in the light
“Is that what I think it is Kathy?”Asks Dottie excited
“Yes Aaron and are engaged.” says Kathy “We’ll get married when he finishes school next year.”
“This is wonderful this is the best Christmas ever.”Dottie says wiping her eyes
“Yes it is all of our family here for Christmas.”Tad says
“Even mom I see her star up in the sky.” Kathy says
“Yes God bless you Dixie I am taking good care of our Tad.”Dottie says looking out the kitchen window at Dixie’s star
“God bless us everyone says Jenny and Mike at the same time.
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Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 15

Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 15
Tad’s house
Kathy is fussing over her baby little Aaron and she carries him down the stairs to the kitchen for a bottle
“Kathy I would have done that. Are you supposed to be carrying Aaron? He’s getting so heavy to carry.”Dottie says reaching out her arms to take Aaron
“It’s fine .I’m so much stronger you know that. David says that I’m repairing faster than he had hoped.”Kathy says
“But he also said you’d never have back the heart you had.”Dottie says
“I have to live my life Dottie. Look at my little boy isn’t he precious?”Kathy says smiling and changing the subject
“He is indeed very precious. Have you heard from Aaron Senior?”Dottie asks
“No I don’t know what’s going on with him. He said he was only staying for a short time to move his mom Caitlin to Seattle.”Kathy says sounding worried
“How long has he been there?”asks Dottie
“Long enough for semester of classes there.”Kathy says
“He took classes in Seattle? Is he staying?”Asks Dottie
“I don’t know what he is doing .He hasn’t really told me. He’s been treating me like I’m a fragile flower that he can’t confide in.”Kathy replies “He’s been so busy with classes I’ve barely heard from him.”
“Man they can be a pain when we are ill they become so Neanderthal like.”Dottie states
“Exactly. And I’m so much better that I can do so much now but he’s not around so he doesn’t know that.”Kathy complains
“Call him talk to him.”Dottie counsels
“I think I will after I feed Aaron.”Dottie says
“Let me do that please I love feeding Aaron and then you can go call Aaron senior.”Dottie says
“Thanks Dottie I like to do that.” Kathy says
“Hello little Aari my love .Want your bottle don’t you say Dottie putting the bottle in his mouth
The camera pans in on Kathy calling Aaron
“Hello?” a woman’s voice answers on the other end as we see A woman in a towel answer the phone
“Aaron?” Asks Kathy confused
“No sorry he’s not here right now can I take a message?”The woman says
“No, no message.”Says Kathy hanging up upset that a woman answered his phone
Camera switches to Aaron’s dorm room.
“Was that my phone ringing?” asks Aaron coming in from the hallway
“Yes but they left no message.”Says the woman
“You didn’t have to answer my phone in your towel Cecily I do have a call/answer on my phone. Maybe you should go get dressed.”Aaron says embarrassed
“Gee I just thought you might need to have your phone answered.” says Cecily piling on guilt
“Thank-you I do appreciate it sorry for snapping at you Cecily.”Aaron says
As Cecily turns her back she smiles widely convinced she’s scored points with Aaron and he’s noticed her.
Meanwhile back at Tad’s house
“What is the matter Kathy didn’t you get through to Aaron?”Dottie asks
“Yes I did but a woman answered.”Kathy says
“Do you want to go to Seattle?”Asks Dottie
“Yes I do but I don’t want to take baby Aaron.”Kathy says
“Do you trust Annie?”Asks Dottie
“Of course I do she’s Emma’s mother but she’s so busy with the magazine and her book writing.”Kathy says “I’ve got it I’ll ask Emma she’s off on Christmas holidays anyway.”
“Emma it is Kathy.”Kathy says “Can you come over I have a huge favour to ask you.”
“Sure I’ll be there in ten minutes.” Says Emma
“She’s coming over I’ll ask her when she gets here.”Kathy says
Just then they hear a knock at the door.
“Does she have wings?”Asks Dottie laughing as she opens up the door to Hilary
“Hilary come in what can we do for you?”Dottie asks politely but Kathy can see she’s stressed
“Have you seen Chloe she said she was coming over here to play with Mike and Jenny.”Hilary asks
“She’s only two years old are you telling me you let her come over her alone?”Asks Dottie incredulously
“I had such a headache and she said she was coming here so I wasn’t worried.”Hilary says
“Michael? Jenny?”Dottie calls
“Is Chloe with you?” Dottie asks Michael when he comes in the room
“No but she might be with Jenny she likes Jenny’s jewellery.”Mike says
“Jenny?”Shouts Dottie up the stairs
Jenny walks downstairs holding Chloe’s hand.
“Thank goodness there you are Chloe.”Hilary says
“You said it was okay Mommy. I see Jenny.”Chloe says
“Yes I did but next time you wait for Mommy to bring you over.”Hilary says
“I no see Tad.”Chloe says sticking out her lip
“Uncle Tad is busy with his brother.”Hilary says
“I see Tad later.”Chloe insists
“Maybe right now it’s time for lunch come home Chloe.”Hilary says
“Bye bye Jenny. Fanks for having me.”Jenny says trying to repeat what she’s heard
“That was really nice Chloe see you later.”Says Jenny gently
Hilary takes Chloe and goes through the shared door.
“You better keep that door double locked that woman is on the make for Dad, Mom.”Mike says to Dottie
“Mike.”Admonishes Jenny
“What I was only saying the truth.”Mike says
“It’s okay Dottie don’t listen to Mike. You are his wife not Hilary.”Jenny says
“That’s right you are our step-mother and we love you. ”Says Kathy
“Thanks Jenny Mike don’t worry.”Dottie says but you can tell she’s saying this for the two of them
Emma comes to the front door interrupting this conversation.
“Emma good to see you.”Dottie says “Kathy was going to have you watch little Aaron while she and I went to Seattle to see Aaron but I have a better idea if your mother will let you. Why don’t you go with Kathy while I babysit my grandchild?”
“Sounds good to me. When did you want to go Kathy?”Asks Emma
“I want to leave as soon as possible.”Kathy states
“And how will we get there?”Emma asks
“I’ll order and pay for a limo.”Dottie says picking up her phone “I’ll make you both reservations at the Four Seasons Hotel.”
“Thanks Mom.” Says Kathy kissing Dottie on the cheek
“Mom it’s Emma. Now don’t say no before you hear me out. If I behave myself can I go with Emma to Seattle? How long?” Emma says
“How long?” Emma asks Kathy
“A couple of days?”Kathy states
“A couple of days mom and Dottie has hired a limo to take us there and paid for our hotel rooms.”Emma states begging
“Fine but you have to call me when you get there. I’m trusting you no booze no drugs and no boys in your room. Is that understood?” Annie states
“We are leaving in a few minutes .Thanks mom you’re the best.”Says Emma hanging up the phone
“Oh great I just realized I haven’t any clothes.”Emma says
Dottie hands her some money and says “I’m sure Kathy’s clothes will fit you and you can borrow some and buy whatever else you need with this.”
“Thanks Mrs. Martin.”Emma says then to Kathy who has come down with a suitcase packed for both of them she says “You are so lucky to have such a great step-mom. I don’t think you should be carry that suitcase though give it to me I’ll carry it.”
“Don’t I know it.”Says Kathy “Dottie is the best.
“Bye Mom.”Kathy says leaving and getting in the limo with Jenny
A few hours later they arrive at Aaron’s dorm room .Kathy opens the door to find Cecily lying in Aaron’s bed looking naked in his bed. She backs out with Emma at her heels crying as Cecily pulls herself up out of the bed putting her sleeves back on to reveal she was just in a tank top and jeans. Cecily laughs knowing she’s pulled one over on Kathy the woman in Aaron’s bedside picture.
“You lose Kathy.”Cecily says smiling a cheshire smile
Fadeout

Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 14

Happy Valley-Tad’s Trials and Tribulations –Part 14
Happy Valley hospital

Tad is in the cafeteria having some breakfast. He crumbles chocolate bars into the cereal he’s bought, when he’s cellphone rings. He answers his phone saying:
“Hello? Dottie?”
“No Tad it is Liza. I’m on my way home on an airplane. Tell me what’s going on? I got a panicked phone call from Colby two days ago but I only got the message this morning. The message was all garbled and the only I understood was hospital. ”Liza says sitting on the aisle seat of the airplane
“Colby went into labour the day before yesterday.”Tad starts but Liza interrupts
“But it is too soon...the baby is the baby okay...is Colby?”Liza says panicked
“Roxanne, Colby’s little girl is a fighter.”Tad says
“They called her Roxanne?”Liza asks
“Yes Roxanne because it’s a name that they thought a little fighter would have. She’s small but Jake is amazed she’s all ready gained 3ounces and she hasn’t been alone. The whole Martin clan has been with her.” Tad said ”in fact I’m at the hospital now.’
“But the germs all those people.”Liza says worried
“They’ve all be gowned and masks were taking no chances with that little girl.”Tad states” You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen Erica Kane holding a tiny baby and singing to her.”
“Erica sang to my granddaughter?”Liza states shocked
“Yes we are all encouraging that little girl. We want her to know she’s loved and wanted so she’ll fight and get bigger and healthy.”Tad states
“Oh Tad how can I thank everyone?”Liza asks
“You don’t have to Liza this is what caring people do for one another. Roxanne is my niece. We love her.”Tad says “and everyone else adores Pete and Colby and we want them to have a healthy little girl.”
“How bad is it Tad?”Asks Liza
“I’m not going to pull any punches Liza a premature baby; one that early can have complications. That’s what Jake told me.”Tad says
“What kind of complications?” Liza asks
“Maybe we should talk about it after your plane lands.”Tad says quietly
“What kind of complications TAD?”Liza says raising her voice and getting looks from passengers on the plane “What kind of complications what are Pete and Colby facing for Roxanne?”
“One of the main problems Roxanne is facing is that her lungs are not mature yet that is why they have Roxanne on a ventilator. They are giving her drugs to mature her lungs but there are complications that can happen from this. She could have eye damage from the lengths taken to help her. She could also have also have developmental difficulties, possible cerebral palsy, and chronic lung disease. Feed difficulties could be possible as well depending on her development.”Tad recites
“Oh my god Tad.Tell me the good news Tad.”Begs Liza
“The good news is she fighting she wants to live. She gained some ounces which is good and Roxanne has got everyone pulling for her and her parents. We are going to do all we can for her.”Tad says
“Thanks Tad I’ll see you at the hospital after I get in.”Liza states
Tad hangs up to see Pete come in the cafeteria
“Can I get you some breakfast of champions?”Tad asks
“How can you eat that Tad it’s disgusting.”Pete says
“Don’t you worry I won’t sneak to many chocolate bars to Roxanne when she gets older.”Tad says
“Will she get older Tad?”Pete asks wearily and sound scared
“She will Pete. Roxanne is a fighter .She’s a Cortlandt a Chandler and a Colby with blood like that she’s a dynamo. “Tad says
“I almost believe you Tad.”Pete says smiling
“Believe it Pete. Roxanne will get bigger and one day you’ll be yelling at me to quit feeding her chocolate bars.”Tad says confidently then he hugs Pete
Tad gets up gets some coffee and a bowl of cereal for Pete and comes back putting it in front of Pete
“I can’t eat Tad.”Pete says
“Now what kind of example is that for Roxanne? Besides it would do for Roxanne’s daddy to drop her because he hasn’t eaten anything.”Tad says
“In that case thanks Tad, I’ll try to get this down.” Pete says
“You sure some chocolate wouldn’t help. Chocolate is the breakfast of champions.”Tad says in a Groucho Marks voice
“No thanks Tad.”Pete says laughing
Opal comes in sees them together and hears Pete laugh and says
“That’s my boys always there for each other.”
Flash to the neonatal unit where Colby is holding Roxanne while sitting down
Colby is singing softly to Roxanne .She is singing Rhianna’s Umbrella Roxanne smiles and coos.
Fadeout