The
Diner of Love
3503 Angel Square Court
Llanview, PA
"Nothin' Could Be Finer Than Some
Lovin' In the Diner"
"There ain't no lovin' like some diner lovin', hey ho"
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"Nothin' Could Be Finer Than Some
Lovin' In the Diner" |
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What can I get you?
Coffee's a dollar
I hope you like whip cream.
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Scenes from the Back Deck
Images courtesy of Waiting On You Gallery. SCENE 2
At Rex's apartment, Adriana and Rex have just finished a morning romp. Rex pants. Rex: That was -- Adriana: Hmm. Rex: It was -- Adriana: Aren't you glad I stayed home and let Layla take care of business? Rex: Oh, you took care of business. Adriana: Hmm. Rex: What time is it? Adriana: Time to pay attention to your fiancée. Rex: Hey, it's always half past Adriana in my world. You know that. But I promised Clint -- Adriana: Your loss. Rex: (sighs) And don't I know it. Rex and Adriana snuggle and then Rex walks to the bathroom. She giggles in delight as she watches him go and shows her appreciation. Adriana: Oh. Adriana spys her purse on the table across the room. She gets up and retrieves her purse and calls Dorian. Dorian is in the backseat of a limousine. Dorian: Oh. Hello, darling. Sadly, I have nothing to report. Adriana: No sign of Gigi's old boyfriend? Dorian: What's her name is in the North Forty Bar and Grill looking for him right now. Adriana: Uh -- her name is Layla, and why aren't you in there with her? Dorian: Well, somebody has to do the strategizing and, of course, reporting back to you. Adriana: Are you absolutely sure that this Brody Lovett is alive? I've been thinking maybe his sister was playing you. You gave her money, right? Dorian: She did not lie to me. Brody Lovett is alive. Now, he is going to do the right thing -- he's going to get Gigi and her son out of your hair.
At the Hallowed Grounds Coffee Shop, Shane is sitting in a booth with Gigi and drawing on an art pad. Gigi: Better knock off the drawing, honey. You need to eat your sandwich so we can get you to school. Hey, you -- Shane: Mom, chill. Gigi: Shane Morasco? What? Shane: Miss Witherspoon loves graphic novels. Gigi: Oh. So, now this is a graphic novel? Shane: No, it's a comic book. But if I say it's a graphic novel, she lets me work on it in class. Gigi: Pretty smooth. So, who's that? Shane: Evelyn Evil. Gigi: Really? Where'd you come up with a name like that? Shane: Rex. He said it might be a good idea for my dad to go up against a woman in the second edition. Gigi: Oh, he did, did he? Shane: Well, you got to keep things interesting. And besides, some kids don't believe me. Gigi: About what? Shane: That my dad was a hero. But Rex says that I should just keep telling the stories, and one day, everyone will believe.
In the limousine, Dorian continues her conversation on the phone with Adriana. Dorian: Why not just tell Gigi that Brody Lovett's alive? Adriana: And watch her sit on the information? Dorian: And why would she do that? Adriana: Because she's made other plans. Layla slides back into the limousine next to Dorian. Dorian: Any luck? Layla: He wasn't there. And, yes, I spoke to the bartender. Dorian: Oh, did -- did you make him understand the situation? Adriana: Let me talk to her. Dorian: Oh. Oh, right – (hands her cell phone to Layla) she wants to talk to you. Layla: Hey. Adriana: Please tell me my mother's not being way too impossible. Layla: Wish I could. Don't worry about it. It's good we're here. You were right -- there's something weird going on, Gigi thinking Brody's dead when he's -- Rex’s phone rings. Adriana: I got to go. Dorian: Let me talk to her. Layla: She hung up. Dorian: Oh, yes, of course -- perfect, perfect. Let's see where to next -- the Norfolk Bar and Grill.
Back at the coffee shop, Gigi tries to reassure Shane. Gigi: Any kid who teases you about your dad isn't worth knowing. Shane: How come you don't talk about Dad anymore? Gigi: I talk about him. Shane: Not since we came to Llanview. Gigi: Oh, honey, I -- we've been a little busy. You started a new school; I started a new job -- Shane: But you used to talk about him all the time, about all the cool stuff he did -- how he liked old movies and how he talked really fast when he got excited, just like me. Gigi: Well, your dad is -- he -- Shane, your dad was a really good person and you should never forget that. So, when is this graphic masterpiece due? Shane: The end of the term. Gigi: That's Evelyn Evil? She looks just like Adriana.
At Rex's apartment, he comes out of the bathroom and answers his phone. Rex: Calvin Jenkins -- the third? Well, that must be his son. Really? Uh -- no, I appreciate it. I'll -- I'll swing by on my way to B.E., grab everything you got. No, my client will want to take a look at this right away. Uh, but, thanks, Harry. I owe you one. Any time. Yeah, okay. Rex: (looks at Adriana) I got to go see a guy about a file. Adriana starts kissing Rex. Adriana: Hmm. Rex: You've been taking vitamins? Adriana: I missed you. Rex: You need to go away more often. Adriana looks shocked. Rex: No, not -- no, not that you should -- that you should go away. I mean, just -- wow. But I have to go. It's just I've got this meeting and -- and I need information I got to pick up on the way. Rex: I missed you, too. Adriana: We have to talk about the wedding. Rex: As soon as I get back from B.E. Adriana; (sighs loudly) You mean Gigi.
At Hallowed Grounds, Gigi continues to try to give Shane some perspective. Gigi: Honey, you can't use Adriana in -- in your comic. Shane: I'm not. Adriana can't teleport or cyberski. Gigi: Oh. But you used her face and her -- her body. Shane: Artists use models, Mom. That's how we work. Gigi: But only when their mothers give them permission. Shane: How could I forget that? Like Michelangelo asked his Ma if he could paint the ceiling of that big church. Gigi: (laughs) Well, you know what? When we get our own ceiling, you can paint it. Shane: I'm not changing Evelyn. Gigi: (groans) You going to eat your sandwich? Shane: If you're so hungry, why do you always order coffee and nothing else? Gigi: Because I spend all my money on buying felt-tipped pens for Shane. Come on. Let's go. Just as they walk out they spot Renee and Nora come in a both and Renee calls out to them. Renee: Hmm, Gigi. Hi, Shane. How are you? Gigi and Shane walk over to the booth where Nora and Renee are sitting. Gigi: Hi. Shane: Fine, thank you, ma'am. Nora: Ooh, serious manners. Gigi: Yeah, he's got his upside. Renee: What you got there? Shane: Just something I drew. Gigi: It's a comic book -- it's all made up. Nora: Can I see it? Let's see. Oh, wow! You're very good -- wow. Wow! That looks just like -- Gigi: (cutting off Nora) Eva Longoria -- I know. I love her. Renee: Oh, I do, too, and what a figure. Whoo, hoo, hoo! Nora: Yeah -- not enough cottage cheese in the world. Gigi: Tell me about it. I got to get Shane to school and then head back to work. Renee: Will you bring that by when you're finished and show me? Shane: I will, ma'am. Thank you. Renee: Yep. What a talented child he is.
At BE, Rex arrives at Clint’s office and opens the door. Gigi is there. Rex: Hey. Clint here? Gigi: He's in but he's on the phone. Rex: Okay. Shane like the Phillies' game? Gigi: He saw his first walk-off home run. Rex: How was your night? Gigi: Mine? Rex: Your date -- with Jared. Gigi: I told you it wasn't a date. Rex: Right, just two people having a friendly drink after work -- same two people I saw kissing each other in this very room. Gigi: What is your problem?
In the limousine, Dorian is once again talking on the phone to Adriana. Dorian and Layla are still heading to the Norfolk Bar & Grill Adriana: Why is this taking so long? Dorian: Stop worrying, Adriana. We're going to find him sooner or later. Adriana: "Sooner or later"? I need him now. Dorian: Why, has something new happened? Adriana: Oh -- Rex is over at B.E. again with Gigi. Dorian: Honey, you are fabulous, beautiful, and talented. Why would he want Gigi? Adriana: Maybe he thinks she needs him. Dorian: Don't worry about anything. Just call Phillippe. For goodness sakes, we want you to look fabuleux on your honeymoon. Adriana sighs and hangs up. Dorian: She is impossible. Layla: (looking out of the limo’s window) Ahem. Ahem. Dorian: You all right? Layla: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Dorian: Uh -- is this the Norfolk Bar and Grill? Layla: Uh, yes, it is and I'm not doing these bars on my own anymore. I'm serious. Let's go. Dorian: Fine. I'll show you how it's done. Dorian and Layla enter the bar and glance around. There are lots of people around and Layla: Don't you like the ambience? Dorian: (chuckles) Well, I've been in worse places. Dorian and Layla zero in a man dressed in a military uniform and sitting ramrod straight at the bar. He is clean shaven with his hair cut close to his scalp. They immediately assume he is Brody Lovett. Layla:, I've never seen better than that. Look at him. Truthfully, Gigi's son, Shane, looks like him. Oh, my. Brody Lovett, you're in for a big surprise.
Back in Clint’s off at BE, Rex presses Gigi to admit that there is more going on between her and Jared than just after work drinks. Rex: What's my problem? You're the one pretending a -- a guy who kisses you, who asks you to a club at night, that all he wants is a friendship. Gigi: And if he wanted more, that would be your business because? Rex: Because -- do you want to lose your job because you're -- you're fraternizing with the boss? Gigi: He's not my boss. Rex: Hey -- I don't trust the guy, Gigi. Gigi: You know what? You don't run my life. You lost that right a long time ago. I'll tell Clint you wanted to see him. Rex: No, I'll -- I'll wait. I -- I have to give him something. Gigi: I'll give it to him. Rex: Oh -- I -- well, I need to go over it with him. Gigi: You know what? This isn't working for me. Rex: What's "this"? Gigi: You dropping into my life whenever you feel like and -- and trying to tell me what to do. Rex: What does that mean? Gigi: It means -- Shane and I aren't coming to your wedding.
At the Norfolk Bar & Grill, Dorian squares her shoulders and puts her hips in motion and gets ready to saunter over to “Brody Lovett.” Dorian: All right, my dear. Watch and learn. Dorian’s phone rings and she stops. Dorian: Time out oh. I do have to take this. Just make sure our friend doesn't leave. Layla: And how am I supposed to do that? Dorian: Oh -- need I say more? Dorian walks outside and takes the call. It’s Calvin Jenkins asking for advice about what to do about Clint and Bo’s request for him to back off. Dorian sets him straight and then gets another call. It’s Adriana. Dorian: Hmm. Hello? Adriana: Have you found him? Dorian: Actually, we have. And you will be pleased to know that Brody Lovett appears to be every inch the hero that Gigi said he was. Adriana: Great. Get him back here so we can reunite the happy family.
Back at BE, Rex refuses to let up on Gigi. Rex: I don't -- I don't get it that you feel you can't -- Gigi: Mr. Buchanan, Rex is here to see you. Rex walks into Clint’s office. Rex: Yeah, I got that information you wanted. Clint: About Mr. Jenkins? Rex: His son. Clint: Oh, dear God. Rex: Yeah, it didn't make me real happy to find this. Clint: Rex, if this doesn't make you happy, you've picked the wrong profession. In your line of work, this is the mother lode. Rex comes out of the office and Gigi starts to walk away. Rex: Wait a minute. Don't -- no, don't go. Sorry, I just -- why don't you want to go to the wedding? Gigi: I don't think it's a good idea. Rex: Why not? Gigi: Because -- look, I appreciate everything you've done for me -- helping me get this job, hanging out with Shane. Rex: I love Shane. Gigi: Don't say that. Rex: Why not? Gigi: You have no right to say that. Rex: I'm sorry. I just -- I meant he's a -- he's a great kid. Gigi: He is, he's wonderful. He's the best there is. Rex: And you're mad at me? Why? Gigi: You're getting married and that's great. I'm happy for you, but I don't want Shane to get hurt. Rex: I'd never hurt Shane. Gigi: Rex, you're going to have your own family soon. You're not going to have time for Shane. Rex: I'll make the time. Gigi, I will be there for you and Shane as long as you need me. Nothing's going to change that.
Meanwhile at the Norfolk Bar & Grill, Dorian and Layla approach “Brody Lovett” at the bar. Dorian: Um -- Man: Ma'am? Dorian: Hello. I'm Dorian Lord. And this is my friend Layla -- Layla: Williamson. Man: Pleased to meet you. Dorian: Could we have a word with you for a moment? Man: Yes, ma'am. Um -- I'll get us a table. He walks over to get the table. Dorian smiles like the cat that swallowed the canary as she watches him. Layla seems impressed as well. Dorian: Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
Back at BE, Gigi all but pleads with Rex to leave her and Shane alone to get on with their life. Gigi: You are not going to have time for Shane or me. Rex: Hey, the bride's the one with the big career. I'm Mr. Freelancer. And since I seem to be working a lot with B.E. these days -- Gigi: Well, what? We'll meet up at the water cooler and talk about old times? Who are you kidding? Rex: This is me -- remember? Catch me up -- what am I missing? Gigi: Your bride, the one with the big career, doesn't like me. Rex: That's not true. Gigi: Tune in, Rex. She can't stand the fact that you and I were -- that we were close once. Rex: You're wrong, you're so wrong. Adriana and I -- trust me, she's not threatened. Rex’s phone rings. Gigi: (mimics Adriana) "Hey, Rex, where are you? Not that I'm threatened or anything." Rex: Hey, babe, how's it going? Adriana: (at home lying on the bed in stiletto heels) I was just lying here wondering when you're going to come home. Rex: Oh, well, listen. I'm -- I'm glad you called. Um -- do me a favor. Tell Gigi you don't have a problem with us being friends. Adriana looks exasperated and exhales loudly.
Back at the Norfolk Bar & Grill, Dorian and Layla walk over to the table “Brody Lovett” has claimed. He helps Dorian into her chair. Dorian grins in delight that he has such perfect manners. Dorian: Thank you. “Brody Lovett” tries to help Layla but she has already slipped into her chair. Layla: No, I've -- I've got it. Man: All right. Layla: Thank you very much. Dorian: Well, I suppose you're wondering why we're here. Man: Yes, ma'am. Dorian: We are friends of Gigi's, Gigi Morasco. Gigi has a son, his name is Shane. He's 10 years old. There is loud noise of a major scuffle in the background. Men are fighting. Dorian: We thought you would be interested in knowing that. Man: And why is that? Dorian: Oh, because although it happened so many years ago, we are sure that you remembered Gigi and we want you to know that she did not run off with another man when you were sent away in the service. Man: Pardon me? Dorian: And further, your mother lied to you when she said that Gigi had been unfaithful to you. Yes, she lied to you and she lied to Gigi -- yes, she did, because she told Gigi that you were dead. Man: No disrespect, ma'am, but my mother would never lie to me. Dorian: Of course you would want to believe that. But now that your mother has passed away so many years ago, it is time for the truth to come out. Man: My mother's fine. I spoke to her this morning. Dorian: Oh, no. That is not possible. Layla: (looks at the man carefully) Are you Brody Lovett? Man: Ma'am -- There are loud shouts in the background and everyone turns toward the men scuffling. Dorian: What is that? Man: That, ma'am, is Brody Lovett. Dorian: Oh.
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