Episode 2
By Millie Savard
I`m still trying to find a title for this, I`m down to
It`s a LAD, LAD, LAD, LAD world
or
LAD about you.
You decide.
Now on with our story
Recap: A very pregnant Liza told off Adam after she discovered that he was responsible for the flight that almost killed her unborn child. She and Tad spend the night prepping up the show that might destroy Adam. Tad invited Liza to stay the night in his guess room.
Part two: Tad`s living room. Early the next morning.
Liza is pacing and talking on the phone, with a glass of orange juice in her hand. She`s in a rotten mood.
L: Rudy! You have my notes, don`t you? (pause, listening) then just follow them! I`m very clear about this, OK? We are going to get on the air today with this story. Has legal looked at it yet? (pause, listening) OK, well as soon as they do, let me know... no, better yet tell them to call me ASAP. Now, what else is on the agenda? (pause, drinks her juice, listening) Perfect, tell them they`ll have to wait... this story is too big for us to let go. (pause, listening) Yes, I`m sure! (pause, listening) Iris? OK well, transfer me. (waits looking at her papers) Hi, Iris, yes, what`s new? (pause and then sighs, she feels a headache coming on) Oh! I forgot about that! Is there any way to put it off? Yes, I know, 7 months yaddy-yaddy-yadda. When is this class starting tonight? It will be fine... (to herself) I guess I`ll just have to find a last minute coach.... no nothing. Thank you, Iris, for reminding me. OK, is that all? (Door bell rings) OK, well I have to go... I`ll see you later, all right? Bye. (to the door) Coming!
Liza opens the door to find Marian.
L: Mother? Now I really have a headache.
Marian: Liza, have you completely lost your mind?
L (walking away): Short answer: No. You can leave now, mother. And I guess I should tell you, I`m now on the market for a house, a small one, you know three bed rooms, nothing big for me and my daughter, maybe a garden. If you want the contract, it`s yours.
M: Oh please, darling, do not dismiss me like that.
L: Wish I could, mother.
M: I just came from Adam`s and he is devastated. You left him, just like that?
L: I see Adam might have skip a few items in his story.
M: What`s that suppose to mean? He loves you, Liza.
L: He loves me so much that he lied to me all this time about almost killing my child! (Liza looks around for a way out)
M: What are you talking about? Adam would never hurt you.
L: Really? (finally facing Marian head-on)
M: Really, darling.
L: Mother, he was the owner of TransGlobal, when I almost lost my baby. He lied, and lied and lied again. When you felt so guilty about taking me on that plane, he let you take the heat, when in fact, HE was the one responsible. He played Hayley, and you and myself for suckers.
M: But he loves you, that`s why...
L (getting agitated): No. He loves himself. And possibly a reproduction of himself. Well, I`m not going to be a part of this anymore. And I am going to expose him for the monster he really is. (Liza turns her back when she feels she can`t hold her tears much longer)
M: Liza, I....
Jamie: Hi.
L: Mother, I`m not going to discuss this anymore, I have a job to do. Please....
M: I`m not finished.
L: Yes, you are. Please, leave.
Marian gets out the door.
J: Are you fighting with your mom?
L: No. We have disagreements.
J: She`s kinda weird.
L: You don`t know the half of it, kid.
J: Dad wants to know if you want some more breakfast. He said it was good for you and the baby.
L: That`s sweet but no, I`m fine.
J: OK! (Jamie starts to head for the kitchen and then turns around)... Can I ask you a question?
L: Sure.
J: How did that baby get into your belly?
L: What? (trying to restrain a laugh)
J: Dad says there`s a baby-girl in your belly, but how did she get there?
L: I think you should ask your daddy...
J (interrupting): Can I touch your belly?
L: Sure. Here (Liza sits him down as she puts his little hand on her belly, looking for the right spot) She usually puts on a show at this time. (they both wait a few seconds and then the baby kicks and Jamie is stunned)
J: Whoa! It`s like that movie, Aliens or something!
L (laughing): Well, not quit.
J: How did she get in there?
Tad looks on with a smile on his face.
Tad (interrupting): Jamie, have you washed your teeth yet? Your ride will be here any minutes.
J (annoyed): All right, all right...(Jamie runs off and then stops in his tracks) (to Liza) Are you going to be here tonight?
T: Yes, she will (Liza is surprised). And for a while.
J: Cool! (Jamie heads out to his room)
T: Looks like you impressed him!
L: For a while?
T: I insist.
L: We`ll see. But thanks for saving me from embarrassing questions?
Tad looks at her, puzzled.
L: He asked how did the baby get here. (she points to her belly)
T(big smile): With great difficulty.
L: What?
T: That would have been my answer. (Liza pokes him in the arm) Sorry (laughing)... God, I got to talk to that kid about the birds and the bees now (he grimaces)! I was hoping he would pick it up in the street (grins). What`s the world coming to when a father has to talk to his son about sex?
Outside a car honks away.
T: Jamie, your ride is here!
Jamie comes down running, kisses his dad and heads out.
J: Bye dad, bye Liza!
T: Remember, your mother will be picking you up after school!... (to Liza as he closes the door) Now, where were we?
L: The birds and the the bees.
T: (grimaces) Well, maybe later...
L: Actually I mean now... I need you to do me a favor.
T: Sure, anything.
L: Lamaze.
T: I heard of it.
L: Tonight... there`s this class... It`s kinda my last chance to get into one before...., and as you know I just dumped my coach.... so I was wondering if you...
T: Tonight?
L: Yeah. I mean if it`s not too much trouble.
T: No trouble at all. I`d love to. I would be honored. But what about Marian, did she decline?
L: No. I didn`t ask. I figured she would be after me the whole time, you know, pleading for Adam`s case. I just can`t deal with that, not at this time.
T: I understand.
L: I knew you would. You always do.
Tad and Liza share a hug only to be interrupted by a little jolt.
T (laughing, pulling back and looking at her belly): I don`t believe this! She kicked me!
L: Actually, she kicked ME. You, she likes. She always calms down when she hears your voice.
T: She does? (Liza nods) Cool! The kid`s got good taste... Now, let`s get some breakfast in you before we head for the station....
End of part 2
--Millie