Tempted episode 58

Tempted episode 58

A Screenplay by Danielle
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Soap opera

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At Claire and James's house.
Claire walks into the living room. Johnny is laying on the couch asleep.
Claire kisses Johnny on the lips.
Johnny wakes up.
Claire: Good morning honey.
Johnny: claire what are you doing up?
Claire: I couldn't sleep good last night.
Johnny: aw honey why?
Claire: I had a bad dream that Xavier killed you.
Johnny: aw honey what happend?
Claire: He took you away from me he locked you in a room and he shot you to death.
Johnny: Im sorry honey I wish you didn't see that in your dreams at night.
Claire: you died in my arms Johnny. You bled to death and you were shaking.
Johnny: aw honey.
Claire: let's not talk about that anymore.
Johnny: I don't want to upset you.
Claire: your not upsetting me. I love you Johnny I can't wait to marry you.
Johnny: I can't wait to marry you too Claire.
Johnny and Claire kiss they keep kissing.
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At Danielle and Mark's house.
Julia knocks on the door.
Danielle opens the door.
Julia: hi Danielle.
Danielle: Julia what are you doing here?
Julia: Danielle I need to talk to you about your brother Xavier.
Danielle: what did he do?
Julia: Xavier's been trying to kill your mother and your father and James and Riley and Johnny zacchara.
Danielle: I can't believe that he's doing this. This isn't how he is there's something wrong with him.
Julia: I'm starting to think that somebody did this to him. I'm thinking that someone is telling him to kill your mother and your father and James and Riley and Johnny.
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At Jessica and Jim's house.
Claire knocks on the door.
Jessica opens the door.
Claire: Hey Jess.
Jessica: hey Claire how are you?
Claire: I'm not doing so good. My son Xavier hasn't be like himself
Jessica: what has he been doing that isn't like him?
Claire: He's trying to kill his family. He wants me and Ford and James and Riley and Johnny dead.
Jessica: oh my god that's aweful Claire.
Claire: I need to find out what is going on with him.
Jessica: yeah you do. He used to be so caring to you.
Claire: Yeah I know he was. I lost him he's this nasty and scary person right now.
Jessica: I'm sorry Claire.
Claire begins to cry.
Claire: I just want my son back to normal. I love him he means so much to me and now he's trying to murder his own family.
Jessica: I can't believe this.
Claire: I can't either.
Jessica sees the diamond ring on Claire's finger.
Jessica: are you getting married?
Claire: yes I am. I'm getting married tonight at the country club. Me and Johnny zacchara are getting married.
Jessica: aw how sweet. But don't you love James still aren't you married to him still?
Claire: yes I still love James and were still married Johnny loves me and I love him also.
Jessica: do you want me to help you get ready for your wedding?
Claire: yes I would.
Jessica: I would love to.
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At Xavier's apartment.
Riley knocks on the door.
Xavier opens it.
Riley: hello Xavier.
Xavier: Dad what are you doing here?
Riley: I came to talk to you.
Xavier: oh wow. What do we need to talk about?
Riley: you've changed your not yourself. You shot your own mother and you were going to kill Johnny.
Xavier: I like the way I am now. 
Riley: well I don't. You need to go back to being sweet to your mother She loves you. Your not treating this family With respect. 
Xavier: Get out dad I don't want to see you. I hate you.
Riley: fine Xavier be that way.
Riley walks out of Xavier's Apartment.
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Back at Danielle and Mark's house.
Danielle: Im going to find out who is doing this to my brother and I'm going to make them pay for it.
Eli walks into the room.
Danielle and Julia look at him.
Julia: You.
Eli: Hello Julia and Danielle.
Danielle: what have you done with my brother? You b*****d what have you done to Xavier to make him want to kill everyone in our family.
Eli: I drugged your brother Xavier. I've been giving him drugs that controls his mind and his actions.
Danielle: How dare you do this to him.
Eli: shut up Danielle. Where's Mark and your son James Robert Robuck? Oh wait I killed them both last night.
Danielle: No you didn't your lying to me your just trying to scare me.
Eli: Your right I'm just saying it to scare
You.
Danielle: why are you doing this to my brother?
Eli: because I wanted him to lose everything he cares about. I want his family to hate him. I want him to kill Claire I hate her so much she's nothing but a b***h.
Danielle: Don't you ever say that about my mother.
Eli: I know about your brain tumor. I hope you die from it you stupid b***h. Your just like your mother.
Danielle: I swear if you do anything to hurt my family I'll kill you.
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At the country club cabana.
Claire walks into the cabana James is waiting in there for her.
James: hi Claire.
Claire: hi honey.
James: are you ready to marry Johnny?
Claire: yes I am. 
James: I will always love you no matter what. You'll always be close to me. 
Claire begins to cry.
James: aw honey don't cry.
Claire: James I'm sorry that I'm marrying someone.
James: Claire honey it's not your fault Your still my wife. I will always be here to protect you.
Claire and James kiss they keep kissing.
Claire: I better go get dressed for my wedding go Johnny.
James: yeah you should.
Claire hugs James.
Claire leaves the cabana and she goes into a room and she gets dressed in a Beautiful wedding dress. She puts on her veil and her shoes She puts on the star necklace James gave to her. She looks down at the star on the chain and she smiles.
Claire: I will always love you James. I'm always going to be your twinkle.
Claire kisses the star on the chain.
She walks out of the cabana. 
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At the country club.
Riley walks Claire down the aisle towards Johnny. Johnny takes Claire by the hand
Preist: we are gathered here tonight to wed Johnny zacchara and Claire Gregory Ford. Johnny do you take Claire to be your lawfully wedded wife?
Johnny: I do.
Preist: Claire do you take Johnny zacchara to be your lawfully wedded husband?
Claire: I do.
Preist: I now pronuce you husband and wife. Johnny you may kiss your bride.
Johnny pulls back the veil on Claire's face Johnny pulls Claire into a kiss they keep kissing.
Xavier: Stop the wedding right now.
Claire: Its too late me and Johnny are married.
Xavier: Im going to kill Johnny.
Claire: No your not I'm not going to let you.
Johnny: Claire stay back you don't know if he has a gun.
Claire: Let him shoot me. I would take a bullet for you Johnny I love you. I would do the same for James because I love him also.
Johnny: Xavier get out of here.
Xavier: No Johnny I won't leave this wedding. I came here to do only one thing and that is kill you.
Claire: Xavier go away You need to stop this You need to change. Please go back to how you used to be.
Xavier: Shut up Mom.
Xavier pulls out a gun He points it at Claire and Johnny.
Xavier: Both of you are coming with me. If you don't I'll kill both of you.
Johnny and Claire look scared.
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At Starr and Ryan's house.
Starr: Ryan I'm not feeling good.
Ryan: honey what do you mean that your not feeling good?
Starr: I've been puking every morning.
Ryan: you have?
Starr: yes I have I'm pregnant Ryan.
Ryan: your pregnant?
Starr: yes I am were going to have our first child.
Ryan: I'm so happy honey.
Ryan: and Starr kiss they keep kissing.
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Back at Danielle and Mark's house.
Eli: Wow Danielle do you think I'm afraid of you?
Danielle: you should be. If you play with my family I will rip you apart do you understand me?
Eli: whatever.
Danielle: I want you to stop drugging my brother. I want you to leave him alone.
If I find out that you didn't leave him alone I will find you and I will hurt you so bad.
Eli: I'm Not afraid of you b***h.
Danielle: Get the hell out of my house.
Eli: I will.
Julia: Don't you ever come back here to bother my best friend.
Eli: I won't.
Julia: you better stay away from her.
Eli: whatever.
Eli walks out the door of Danielle and Mark's house.
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Back at the county club.
Claire: Johnny we better listen to him. I don't want to get killed.
Johnny: I don't want to get killed either. Xavier were coming with you.
Xavier: Good cause if you weren't going to listen to me I would have put a bullet in both of you.
Johnny: there is no need to use bullets on us.
Xavier goes up behind Johnny and he knocks him out Claire runs.
Xavier chases after her and he grabs her and he slams her to the floor. He points the gun down at his mother.
Claire: Xavier please don't shoot me I'm begging you I don't want you to kill me.
Xavier: Shut up mom your a b***h.
Claire: Xavier why are you being this way Tell me why.
Xavier: I'll tell you when we get to this warehouse that I built.
Claire: What are you going to do to me and Johnny?
Xavier: You'll see. It's going to be so much Fun.
Xavier takes Claire and Johnny to a warehouse.
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At the warehouse.
Xavier opens the door. He puts two guns into Claire and Johnny's backs.
Xavier: let the games begin.
Claire: Xavier what do you want from me and Johnny?
Xavier: I want you to kill Johnny mom.
Take my gun and put a bullet right through his stomach.
Claire: No I won't do that I love Johnny he's my husband. I would never kill anyone Xavier I don't believe in murder.
Xavier: I believe in Murder.
Claire: you make me sick. I don't even know who you are anymore. Your just dark and souless. You don't care about the people you hurt You don't give a damn about your own family.
Xavier: shut up mom. I have a knife in my pocket and I'll slit your throat with it. I'll kill you mom and you'll never come back if I slit your stupid throat.
Claire: Please Dont Xavier. I remember the night you were born the doctor gave you to me and I held you and you smiled up at me and James. Why can't you be the sweet son I had? Why can't you love me again like you used to do.
Xavier: I don't care how you want me to be. I like the way I am now. Now I'm going to kill you mom.
Johnny: Leave my wife alone.
Xavier pulls out a sharp knife and he grabs Claire by the arm and he holds the knife to her throat.
Claire: Xavier stop don't slit my throat. I'm begging you I want to live.
Xavier: shut up mom I'm going to slit your throat and you can't stop me.
Johnny: I can.
Claire: Johnny call James.
Xavier: I'll shoot him if he comes here.
Claire: Dont listen to him Johnny call James right now He can save us
Johnny calls James.
James: Johnny where are you?
Johnny: me and Claire need your help. Xavier has us hostage at a warehouse. Please help us James.
James: I'll help you. I'm coming to save you.
Johnny: thank you James.
James: I would do anything for you and Claire.
Johnny: I know you would.
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At Ford's apartment.
Ford looks at James.
Ford: James are you ok?
James: No I'm not ok I have to go save Claire and Johnny Their in trouble Xavier has them.
Ford: oh my god. Do you want me to come with you?
James: No brother stay here I'll be fine.
Ford: are you sure about that?
James: yes.
Ford: Be careful brother.
James: I will.
Ford and James hug.
James leaves Ford's apartment.
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Back at the warehouse.
Johnny is still on the phone with James.
Claire: Johnny help me.
Xavier: Drop the phone now or she dies.
Johnny turns around and he looks at Claire. 
Claire: Johnny do what he says.
Johnny drops the phone to the floor.
Xavier: Now I'm going to tie my mother up.
Johnny: No Xavier don't tie her up. Leave her Alone.
Xavier: Johnny shut up or I'll slit her throat.
Claire begins to cry.
Xavier: Shut up and stop crying b***h.
Claire: Why are you doing this Xavier? You aren't like this your not mean your supposed to be sweet. Your supposed to love your family.
Xavier: I hate all of you. Everyone in this family will be shot and killed.
Claire: How could you do this.
Xavier: shut up. I've had enough of you mother Say Goodbye.
Claire: No please No. don't kill me I don't want to die. Please Xavier listen to me. Tell me who did this to you tell me who made you this way. Tell me
Claire is crying and shaking.
Xavier: Eli did He's been Drugging me. He's been giving me these shots to make me turn bad and hurt the ones I love.
Claire: Xavier you can stop this. You can be good again Trust me I'm going to help you become yourself again.
Xavier: I can't do it mom. I can't go back to being myself If I do Eli will find out and he'll kill me.
Claire: I won't let that happen.
Xavier: can I really trust you?
Claire: yes you can. 
Xavier: I don't believe you. 
Claire: Xavier listen to me I will help you no matter what happens. Your my son and I love you.
Xavier: whatever I'm going to kill you now.
Claire: No please Xavier please stop this. I'm scared I don't want you to be like this anymore.
Xavier: it's my choice to be like this. now Mother your going to get your throat slit.
James bursts through the door of the warehouse.
James: Let Claire and Johnny go now Xavier.
Xavier: James get out of here.
James: No I'm not leaving without Claire and Johnny.
Claire: James help me I'm tied up.
James: you tied your own mother up?
Xavier: yes I did.
James: you b*****d.
Xavier: James leave right now or if you don't you'll get shot to death I'll be the one that shoots you.
Claire: No.
James rushes over to Claire and he unties her Claire runs over to Johnny and she hugs him Claire is sobbing
Johnny: it's ok sweetheart.
Claire: I'm scared I want to go home.
Johnny: I know you do. Shh it's alright honey.
Xavier looks at James.
Xavier: I told you to leave. You didn't listen James do you know what that means?
James: that your going to shoot me.
Xavier: That's right
Xavier pulls out a gun and he points it at James.
Claire and Johnny turn around and they see Xavier pointing a gun at James.
Claire: James Nooo.
Johnny watches as Xavier c***s the gun. Xavier pulls the trigger he shoots a bullet at James's stomach.
Claire hears the gunshot she cries out Nooo.
Xavier shoots a second bullet at James's stomach. Claire is crying
Xavier shoots a third bullet at James's stomach James collapses to the floor of the warehouse Claire rushes over to him.
Claire: James.
James: C l a i r e ...........
Claire: Stay with me James don't die.
James: Claire I love you.
Claire: I love you too.
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Back at Danielle and Mark's house.
Danielle and mark are kissing They keep kissing. 
Mark: Danielle is there something wrong?
Danielle: I'm just worried about my brother Xavier.
Mark: why are you worrying about him?
Danielle: Because Eli is drugging him to hurt my whole family.
Mark: Oh my god how dare Eli do that to your brother.
Danielle: I know but I'm upset about it.
Mark: I can tell that you are.
Danielle: I don't want my brother to kill my whole family.
Mark: I know you don't.
Danielle: what can I do to help him?
Mark: I don't know sweetheart.
Danielle: Im scared that he's hurting my family right now.
Mark: I'm scared too sweetheart. I don't want your family dead or hurt.
Danielle begins to cry.
Mark: honey why are you crying?
Danielle: The Doctor said that I'm getting weaker from my brain tumor. I've been fainting and passing out.
Mark: Aw I'm sorry honey.
Danielle: Dont worry about me just kiss me.
Mark pulls Danielle into a kiss and they keep kissing.
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Back at the warehouse. 
Claire: Stay with me James don't die.
James: Claire I love you.
Claire: I love you too.
Johnny: You shot Him.
Claire: James keep your eyes open don't leave me.
James: your so beautiful Claire. I still love you even though you married Johnny He loves you I can tell.
Claire: I love him too. I will always love you James your the only one for me.  I can't bear to lose you.
Claire sees blood gushing out of James's bullet wounds in his stomach.
Claire: were going to get you to the hospital your going to be ok I promise you James.
James: do you remember the time when we were on the run together and you accidently shot me and you were sad that you did that. We fell in love after all that.
Claire touches his cheek with her hand.
Claire: Yes we did. I love you so much James Ford I never want to lose you.
James: I love you too. Your never going to lose me I'll always be here.
Claire looks down at his stomach.
Claire: Johnny I need a blanket. I'm going to hold it on his wounds to stop the blood.
Johnny gets a large blanket. He runs back to Claire and he hands it to her.
Claire covers James with the blanket. She craddles him to her.
James: i'm scared Claire I don't want to die again I don't want to leave you.
Claire: I know you don't.
James shuts his eyes.
Claire: No James wake up. No.
Claire cries on the blanket that is on James.
Johnny: i'm going to take him to the hospital Claire. Can you lift him up?
Claire: yes I can lift him up.
Claire and Johnny carefully lift James up and they carry him to the hospital that is close to the warehouse.
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At the hospital.
Claire is carrying James in her arms.
Claire: I need some help over here.
Franco brings a strecher over for Claire.
Claire gently lays James down on the strecher.
Franco: what happend?
Claire: Someone shot him at a warehouse. He has 3 bullet wounds in his stomach he's lost a ton of blood Please help him Franco.
Franco: Claire I'll help James don't worry.
Claire: thank you Franco.
Franco: Your welcome.
Franco wheels James into the operating room He is doing surgry on James. He is getting the three bullets out of his stomach.
James starts slipping into a coma while he's in surgry. Franco cleans James's wounds in his stomach He stitches the wounds up.
Franco: James wake up your surgry is over.
James doesn't respond to Franco.
Franco gently shakes James.
James doesn't open his eyes.
Franco: Oh My God He's in a coma. What do I tell Claire. 
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in the hallway of the hospital.
Franco comes out into the hallway He walks up to Claire. 
Claire stands up and she goes up to Franco. 
 Claire: How's my husband James Ford doing?
Franco: we got the three bullets out of his stomach I have some bad news for you He fell into a coma.
Claire puts her hand over her mouth and she begins to cry.
Claire: No.
Franco: I'm so sorry mrs. Ford.
Claire: Cant you do anything for him?
Franco: I tried eveything I could. He fell into a coma in surgry.
Claire: No, No, No James can't be in a coma He just can't be.
Franco: I'm sorry but he is.
Claire cries she falls onto her knees of the hospital crying Franco hugs Claire as she is crying.
Franco: Im sorry Claire I really am.
Claire: Its not your fault Franco you tried everything you could to prevent James from slipping into a coma.
Franco: At Least I saved his life.
Claire: That's a good thing.
Johnny comes up to Claire.
Johnny: Claire how's James?
Claire: Johnny he's in a coma.
Johnny: Oh My God.
Claire: I can't believe this happend to him. I hate Xavier so much.
Johnny: I do too.
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At the hospital.
Ford and Riley come into the hospital.
Ford: I heard what happend are you two ok?
Claire: were fine But someone else isn't.
Ford: who are you talking about?
Claire: Ford can I talk to you in private?
Ford: sure let's go over here.
Claire and Ford go over to a corner.
Ford: who were you talking about? You said that one person isn't fine.
Claire: James.
Ford: what happend to my brother.
Claire: Xavier shot him. James is in a coma.
Ford: Oh No My brother got shot.
Claire: He's in a coma My husband is in a coma I can't believe this. Why did this have to happen to him.
Claire starts to cry Ford hugs her as she is crying. 
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At Julia's apartment.
Xavier knocks on the door.
Julia opens the door.
Xavier: Julia I came here to talk to you.
Julia: Xavier I know what's happening to you.
Xavier: what's Happening to me Julia?
Julia: Eli Thompson is drugging you to hurt your own family he's controling your mind. He's getting inside your head.
Xavier: I shot my stepfather James Ford He could be dead and it's all my fault.
Julia: You shot James?
Xavier: Yes I did I shot him because he was saving my mom and Johnny.
Julia: How could you do that to James.
Xavier: I don't know. Eli was controling me when that happend I was drugged I just know it.
Julia: Yeah I guess you were.
Xavier: Im going to go find my mother and I'm going to apologize to her. I'm done with being bad I don't Want to be controled by Eli.
Julia: you should go find your mother.
Xavier: I am. I'll see you later.
Julia: Bye Xavier.
Xavier: Bye Julia.
Julia hugs Xavier.
Xavier begins to cry.
Xavier: what have I done?
Juila: you made Alot of mistakes But now's your chance to fix them.
Xavier: Your right. 
Xavier leaves Julia's apartment.
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At Jessica and Jim's house.
Jessica is sitting on the couch watching tv.
Eli knocks on the door. 
Jessica opens the door.
Eli: Hello daughter.
Jessica: Dad what are you doing here?
Eli: I came here to see you.
Jessica: why? Don't you know that I can't stand you. You murdered my brother Landon he's dead because of you dad.
Eli: Jessica take off your dress
Jessica: No dad I won't listen to you.
Eli: you will take off your dress Jessica.
Jessica: No.
Jessica turns her back on Eli.
Eli goes up behind Jessica he has a syringe in his hand. Eli injects the drug into Jessica's arm Jessica falls into his arms.
Eli rips Jessica's dress 
Eli is on top of Jessica and he is raping her.
Jessica: Dad Stop it please Get off of me.
Don't do this dad leave me alone get out of here. Take your hands off of me.
Eli: oh Jessica honey I know you want this.
Jessica: No I don't.
Eli keeps raping Jessica.
He is holding Jessica down.
Jessica is crying and screaming.
Eli gets off of Jessica and he leaves Her and Jim's house.
Jessica is left on the floor crying. Her dress is ripped 
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In the hallway of the hospital. 
Xavier comes to the hospital.
Claire is sitting on a couch crying.
Xavier walks up to her and he sits down next to her.
Xavier: Mom.
Claire: what do you want?
Xavier: I want to talk to you.
Claire: why Xavier Haven't you done enough? Why can't you stop hurting your family You shot your stepfather.
Xavier: mom I'm sorry for everything. I didn't mean to hurt you and James and Uncle Ford and My father Riley and My stepfather James. I'm sorry for holding a knife to your throat I'm sorry that I was going to kill Johnny. He's a nice guy I'm sorry that I shot James.
Claire: James is in a coma because of you He could die in a coma all because you shot him.
Xavier: do you accept my apology?
Claire: Do you really mean what your saying Xavier Are you sorry for everything you have done?
Xavier: yes I'm sorry I mean every word.
Claire: I accept your apology.
Claire begins to cry she keeps crying.
Xavier: Mom why are you crying?
Claire: I'm crying because I have you back your nice again your not trying to kill your family anymore.
Xavier: Eli drugged me like I told you at the warehouse He made me act like someone else. He made me hurt my family he made me lose my mind and become this mean and nasty and ruthless killer.
Claire: I could hurt Eli for doing that to you.
Xavier: mom you can't go after him he'll hurt you. He'll try to drug you and then you'll turn bad like I was.
Claire: fine I'll stay away from him.
Xavier: Good.
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In the hallway of the hospital.
Ford comes up to Claire.
Claire: Ford are you ok?
Ford sees Xavier.
Xavier gets up and he walks away from his mother and Ford.
Ford follows him and he throws him up against the wall.
Ford: You b*****d you shot my brother and you put him in a coma.
Xavier: Uncle Ford I'm sorry.
Ford: sorry's not good enough. My brother James might never wake up because of you.
Xavier: Uncle Ford listen to me I never meant to hurt my family. I didn't mean to shoot my Stepfather. Eli Thompson drugged me to make me that way He drugged me to turn bad.
Ford: I don't care what he did to you. You shouldn't have shot your stepfather.
Xavier: I didn't mean to.
Ford: Leave Xavier I don't want to look at you. I'm not going to forgive you for shooting my brother.
Xavier leaves the hospital.
Claire: Ford I'm going to go see James in his hospital room I want to see him really bad.
Ford: Go ahead Claire I'll be outside here.
Claire: ok Ford I love you.
Ford: I love you too.
Claire and Ford hug.
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In James's room.
Claire walks into James's hospital room She sees him laying in the bed with his eyes shut Claire is crying. She goes over to his bed and she cries on his lifeless comatose body.
Claire: Hey James it's me Claire, I don't know if you can hear me. I just wanted to see you I just wanted to be in here with you James I love you so much I don't Want you to die. James you have to wake up I don't want to lose you. You saved my life James your my hero you took three bullets to the stomach for me You must love me still. I still love you James that will never change. I don't know if I want to be with Johnny I think I made a mistake of marrying him I mean he makes me happy I love him but he's not you. He's not the one I went on the run with he's not the one I accidently shot. He's Not the one who I grieved for when I had that funeral for you.
Your the one who I love. When we went on the run you made a vow to always protect me no matter what. Johnny is special to me but your really special to me James. I hope you know that. He doesn't call me twinkle like you do. That's my special name from you it makes me smile when you say it to me.
Claire keeps crying on James.
 she holds his hand She touches his face.
James doesn't open his eyes.
Claire: I love you so much please don't Leave me promise me that you'll wake up.
Claire keeps crying she kisses James's cheek.
Johnny is standing outside the door of James's hospital room. He is watching through the glass he sees Claire crying and holding James's hand.
Johnny begins to cry.
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Song: I'm the one.
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© 2010 Danielle


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