Chapter 4 "The Scene"

November 6, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia

It was time for Scott and Christine's big climatic scene.  Scott was pretty comfortable because he was going to get to wear a speedo but poor Christine, so Scott and Ripley made sure there was a robe waiting for her after.  Ripley set the scene for them and kicked out four people.  It was Ripley, Scott and Chris, Sound, Producer, Two Camera men, Lighting and Carrie.  This was going to be harder on Christine.  

When Ripley called action, Scott slowly took off Christine's shirt.  Kissing and making out, Christine took off Scott's shirt, he had been spray painted to cover his tats.  He slowly laid her on the bed, and "Cut, Wow that was great."  Christine went and grabbed her robe.  "Let's take it from the top."  Scott bent down and whispered in her ear, "Let's try to only do a few more takes."  She nodded.  The scene was reset and they started over again.  

This time there was a little more to it and Ripley liked it, "Ok check the gate and let's move on."  The next scene was going to be them actually making love so the lighting had to be adjusted. Something you have to understand about acting (if you don't already know) is that your mind knows it is fake but your body doesn't and sometimes your body shows it.  Lucky for Scott, he had learned a trick a long time ago, to turn it off, no pun intended.  He thought about ugly things like bloody rats or dirty streets.  You can't get turned on by dirty streets. 

So he went into his trailer. He sat down on his little couch.  He took a nap.

Jonny was sitting in the lobby waiting for his sister and her entourage.  He kept thinking it was ridiculous, how she needed all these people.  He needed to get his own, if only he knew a few more people.  Then he thought about some of his friends here in Texas.  He knew two that still lived around the Dallas area.  Jonny decided he would look them up.  Maybe they would be party people too.  Tany and her entourage walked off the elevator.  

Jonny just smiled, he was going to party after they were done.  Tany would never know.  For that matter Jenny would never know.  He was starting to get that taste in his mouth.  When he knew he was going to get high.  He even started to shake a little with excitement.  Although it wouldn't be until later, he was going to see about getting some coke.  No maybe he should start back with marijuana.  Yeah that is what he would do.  He deserved it.  It had been a rough six weeks and he just needed to chill.  Besides he played better when he was high.  He was rationalizing why he needed it.  Jonny wanted to hurry up and get the interviews over with.  They had four today and they would be done for a week.  That gave him loads of time to party.  He couldn't wait.

There was a knock coming from Scott's door.  He woke up and opened the door, it was Evan a Production Assistant.  "Mr. Wright, you are needed on set."  "Evan, don't call me Mr. Wright, my name is Scott."  "yes, Mr... I mean Scott."  "Ok, I will be there in a minute, thanks." 

The door closed, Scott just sat there.  He was tired today.  He walked out and went to the set.  Ripley was yelling at another production assistant about the scheduling.  Which wasn't the poor kids fault but Ripley needed to get it out.  Christine was sitting in her directors chair with her robe on.  Scott had to get some makeup re-applied so Jessica came over and went to work.  "Ok, is everyone ready." Ripley yelled.  "Let's shoot this scene.  Once again Scott was in a speedo and Christine was naked from the waist up.  Christine didn't mind this, but it was weird.  She was happy she had gotten Scott as her Co-star.  He was a gentleman and a real professional.  He didn't really like to goof around too much.  But he didn't take himself too serious either.  This scene was going to be hard on him to.  Before they acted the scene out, Ripley explained to them, where the camera would be.  Scott had to make sure her hair stayed out of her face.  They had to rehearse it a few times, so Ripley could see how it looked.  He only made a few adjustments and he called action.  

They only needed to act out the scene three times.  Ripley was a no nonsense Director.  This is why Scott liked him.

Jonny was dialing the phone.  "Who are you calling?"  "Uh, am old friend."  "Oh are you going to go out." Jenny was kind of leery.  Jonny had been in a bad mood all day and was snapping at everyone. "Why, you didn't have anything planned for this evening.  Did you?"  "No, I was just..............."  "Can't I just go out with my friends?"  

"Yes, you can."  Jenny wasn't going to put up with this attitude.  "Then why are you getting upset?" Jonny was feeling irritated.  Jenny just needed to leave him alone.  "I am not getting upset." she lied, he was upsetting her.  

Jonny continued his call.  "Hey, Bro."  Jenny left the room.  She thought they could spend some time together.  Was she feeling jealous.  Yup, that is exactually what it was.  Jenny scolded herself.  Jonny hadn't seen his friends in a while.  So why shouldn't he go hang out with them.  Jenny wondered if her mother was around, she decided she would go and visit.  Jenny waved to Jonny.  He just half waved, "Yeah man, it's been a while."  She shut the door as quietly as she could.  Jonny had called his friend Jason.  Who was a friend from childhood.  His father use to help out on the ranch.  Jonny would go and meet him and see if they could find a party.

Jonny and Jason walked up to the house.  "Now you are sure there is going to be drugs here."  "Yeah dude."  "The door opened and a really cute girl stood there.  She was obviously drunk.  

"Oh My god, you are Jon S. Connors."  Jason stepped in, "No, this guy is...is...."  "No, sweetheart, I get that a lot."  "Oh, well come on in, the water is fine." She said grabbing his crotch.  Jason walked by, "Dude, you are going to get laid."  Jonny actually thought about it.  But decided this girl wasn't worth it.  So he followed Jason through the livingroom and into the kitchen and there was two pot heads.  

"Hey, Man this is my buddy Jonny, he needs a little...."Shrugging his shoulders.  The one with  blonde hair smiled at Jonny and then pulled out a small package.  

Jonny nodded and pulled some cash out.  "Thank you, Bro, come again."  Jonny just nodded.  Jason and Jonny left the house to go smoke it at Jason's.  

Jason was still working at a fast food place, so his apartment wasn't quite up to Jonny's standards.  But he swallowed his star status and went in.  Jason rolled it and lit it.  

Dragging a drag he gave it to Jonny.  Jonny's stomach lurched with anticipation.  

He brought it to his mouth and inhaled.  Jonny could feel that instant high. Jonny and Jason didn't really talk. Jonny was high and he went to sleep.

Chapter 3b The Continuation

Continued......................

11:15 a.m.  Tany, Biff, Sabrina and Rebecca go up to Tany's room. They walk in and Ciera walks over to her, "Minha, you need to rest, how long is your break?"  Sabrina looks at her little PA, and says, "They have to be back on the road at 1:45."  "Thank you Sabrrrina."  Ciera says in her portuguese accent.  Sabrina nods.  
"We will leave you two alone." Biff says motioning to the other two.  Ciera watched them walk out, "You get to bed and I will call room service and have them bring you some soup."  Tany couldn't argue with her mother.  Who would do that?  So Tany crawled into bed.  

The door knocked and Tany heard her mother answer it.  
"Yes, Doctor come in she is in the bedroom."  A man with glasses and grey balding hair walked in.  Tany sat up in bed.  
"Ms. Connors, I am Dr. Skidonia and I am here to fix you up.  Your brother said you seemed to have the stomach flu."  Tany nodded. 
"Well let's have a look see."  He took her blood pressure and her temperature.  She was running 102 fever.  
"Well, I can give you a shot to help with your fever, but I am afraid there is nothing I can do for your stomach."  Again she nodded.  
"Make sure you rest and drink lots of fluid. You should start feeling better tomorrow."  Nodding again, Tany fell back and rolled over so he could administer the shot. 

1:15 p.m.  Tany must have fallen asleep because she was woken up by her mother.  
"Tahnia, It is time to get up and get going."  Tany was feeling a little better actually she was feeling alot better.  Tany got up and went into the bathroom.  Her face looked hideous.  Sabrina must have had telepathy because she knocked on the bathroom door.  Tany let her in.  
"Geez Tany, there is only so much I can do."  Tany just smiled, her throat was sore from all the throwing up and singing.





1:45 p.m. They are rushed to a radio station, the Tom and Frank show on WNYE-Radio NY.  Tom was a good looking man.  Tany couldn't figure out why he would be in Radio.  Frank was not bad looking either. Frank helped Tany sit and Jonny sat next to her.  

"Thanks for tuning in folks, We are now joined with the lovely Tany and handsome Jon. S. Connors."  
"Welcome, guys."  
"Thanks for having us." Jonny replied.  
"So what was the inspiration for "Reason."  Jonny looked to Tany for an answer.  He knew it was because of the drinking and drugs, but it was Tany's song.  Tany saw Jonny's expression.  

"It actually was a fight, Jon and I had. And I am bascially asking him to give me a "Reason", I went to my hotel room and wrote it."  
"Of course you are brother and sister, I am sure there are a few fights here and there."  

"Of course, like all siblings we don't always see eye to eye, but we usually end up coming to the same conclusion." Jonny smiled.  Jonny was hoping no-one was seeing how fake he was being.  "That's how it usually goes." Frank said winking to Tany.  Tany smiled back.  
"So without further a-do, here is "The Connors" newest single, "Reason." 

Tom and Frank thanked both of them for coming, but Frank gave Tany a longer handshake.  She didn't know how to respond to that, so she just smiled.

2:30 p.m. They go to WHTZ-Z100.  They do another inrerview.  They once again head out.  Tany is starting to feel alot better but now she is starving.  Tany leans over to Biff, "I need something to eat."  
"What sounds good?"  Tany ponder that question.  When she finally spoke, Sabrina smiled.  
"I want a Big Mac and fries."  
"Mouth, I don't think that is a good idea, maybe something a little less greasy." Al responded.  
"I don't care, I am sick and I want a Big Mac and fries." Tany dared her brother.  Biff looked over to Al, Al shrugged. 
"Driver can you go to Mcdonalds please."

3:15 p.m.  Tany was finishing her food when they pulled up to the next radio station.  Tany's bunny was next to her.  Again she gave it to Biff for save keeping.  Again giving an interview.

4:00 p.m.  Tany was feeling alot better after she ate.  Holding onto Micheal's bunny they went to their last radio station in New York.  WXPK-The Peak.  They gave the interview and Tany sang one last time.  This had been a very long day. Unfortunately it wasn't over.  The Connors had two more interviews to do but luckily it was later.

5:00 p.m.  Tany enters her hotel room.  Biff, Sabz, Rebs and Ciera all enter Tany's room.  Tany falls on her couch.  She's literally exhausted but there is no way she is going to sleep.  Sabrina sits down next to her.  
"How are you doing?" 
"Better, just super tired."  Rebs sits in the chair.  "Wow, Tany is this how it is going to be."Rebecca asked.  Sabrina looks on her PDI, "Yes, we are booked nearly solid until Dec. 6th."  Rebecca's eyes widened, "I can't believe this."  "Believe it."  
"Tahnia, your color is coming back."  Sabrina agreed, "you are actually starting to look human."  Everyone laughed.  Tany excused herself to take a shower and change for the last and final time.  She had changed four times today.  

7:50 p.m.  After having another bite to eat, They once again head out, this time they are doing two local TV station interviews.

8:15 p.m.  They arrive back at NBC.  They give a taped interview that will air tomorrow afternoon.  Although she didn't sing she was getting tired.

8:45 p.m.  They leave NBC only to go back to ABC.  Again they are taped.  This will air during the early morning show.

9:30 p.m.  Tany walks into her hotel room with Biff, Rebs, Sabs, Al, Tisha, Tori, Cale and Ciera.  Jonny, Jenny, Stephen and Mike head out to go to a local nightclub. 

"Wow, Tany your throat must be on fire. You had to have sang "Reason" like five hundred times today," Rebecca exclaimed lounging on the couch.  "It feels like five hundred times."  Tany replies.  Sabrina had already snagged her some tea with honey and lemon in it.  "Here, I am sure this will help."  Giving the cup to Tany who took a sip and rubbed her throat.  Tori and Tisha gave each other a look.  "You're not chopped liver, here I got some for you too." She handed them their tea.  Tisha laughed, "We don't sing near as much as Tany, but this sure does help."





  

"I think this chick needs some rest,"  Cale suggest.  "Yes, I think we all need to rest, What time is the plane tomorrow?" Again consultanting the assistant, Al gave Sabrina a nod.  She pulled out her trusty little PDA and looked at the schedule.  She cringed.  
"What, What is it?" Cale wondered.  
"You guys are not going to like this, but we have to catch the plane at five."  
"That's not bad, we have all day to shop." Tori spoke up.  
"No, not five p.m., um, five a.m."  She shrunk back.  
"Oh, I am already starting to hate this early morning crap.  But I know it is for the good of the band." Cale sighed.  
"Well, Little boys and girls it's time for bed." Biff suggested.  Ciera walked Cale, Tisha and Tori out.  Ciera looked at her daughter, "Mihna, I got a room on the next floor down, if you need me you let me know.  My room number is 503."  
"Ok, thanks for coming mom, I really appreciate it."  
"Of course, mihna. Good night.  I will see you  soon."  With that she kissed her daughter and left the room.  Tany's friends stayed with her until she went to sleep.  Sabrina and Rebecca left first.   Biff stayed a little longer to make sure she was alright.  He thought to himself, How lucky he was to have the kind of job he had.  He walked out of the room, making sure the door was locked.

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