#2 A Date, A Decision

A Date, A Decision

9:00 PM

Bessie’s

Casey: So, what do you think of this place?

Lauren: It’s… so classy

Casey: Yes it is my darling…

Lauren: Hehe! Yes honey… hehe…

Waiter: What would you like to order?

Casey: Lauren you should order first, because you’re a lady.

Lauren: Lobster.

Waiter: What would you like sir?

Casey: The three pound steak...

Waiter:  Huh??? Are you sure???

Lauren: If Casey survived getting hit by lightning, I think he can handle a little beef.

Waiter: What the f***, he was hit by lightning??? When did it happen?

Casey: Today at 6:30...

Waiter: Shit! Okay in that case... sir, would you like some wine?

Casey: Yeah...

Waiter: I'll be back in one sec.

Casey: Cool...

Casey: So Lauren, are you ready to drink a little wine?

Lauren: I guess so...

Casey: This will be expansive, eah what the hell, this night is very important...

Lauren: Yes, I agree with that. This night should be great...

9:45 PM

Bessie's

                ::Lauren has finished ten minutes ago and Casey has just finished eating::

Lauren: How was it?

Casey: It was so, so good...

Lauren: Yeah, that Lobster was great!

Waiter: Anything else?

Casey: Lauren?

Lauren: No, I so full.

Casey: Nah, we're good.

Waiter: Your bill is, $79.50

Casey: Thanks for serving us. Here's $87.54

Waiter: Huh? Thanks for the seven dollars man...

Casey: Know what here's three more.

Waiter: Thank you sir.

Casey: You earned it.

                ::Casey takes Lauren back home::

10:15 PM

Lauren's House

                ::Casey opens Lauren's door for her::

Casey: Well, your home sweet home.

Lauren: Thanks, I had a great time...

                ::Casey walks Lauren to the front door::

Lauren: Thanks Casey.

                ::Lauren kisses Casey on the lips::

Casey: ::Blushing:: No problem Lauren...

Lauren: Good night...

Casey: Good night, by!

Lauren: Hehe, by!

                ::Casey drives home, and then he goes inside his house::

10:40 PM

Casey's House

Casey: I'm home!

Aaron: Casey, there is a tournament... I think you should enter it.

Casey: Really?

Aaron: The winner gets a prize...

Casey: What do they get?

Aaron: Five million dollars...

Casey: That's a lot of money! Do you think I can win?

Aaron: maybe... only if you train... you'll be out of school for a while, at least until you’re in shape...

Casey: I'll talk with Lauren first... I'll let you know then, and when is it?

Aaron: In several weeks.

Casey: I got time; I'll talk to Lauren tomorrow.

Aaron: Son, if you enter you'll win, if lightning can't kill you... then no fighter could... you should enter first thing in the morning...

Casey: Okay but wait one day, just one day okay.  I really want to talk to Lauren about it first, okay?

Aaron: Fine... just talk to her tomorrow...

Casey: Don't be antsy about it; I'll talk to her, good night.

Aaron: Dad...

Ben: Yeah?

Aaron: Do you really think he can win?

Ben: More than anything...

Aaron: Maybe, since the lightning strike he's different somehow...

Ben: His kai is changed somehow...

Aaron: Possibly, but how, and why...

6:15 AM

Casey's house

Aaron: Casey, get up!

Casey: Huh, uh yeah...

Aaron: Get the hell up!!!

Casey: Hah! Oh, right.

Aaron: Get ready for you last school day for a while.

Casey: Oh yeah, I almost forgot...

            ::Casey runs down the stairs and jumps into the shower::

6:45 AM

            ::Aaron goes to call the school::

Aaron: Hello, I'm Casey father.

Phone(lady): Hello Mr. Farris.

Aaron: Yes, I'll need Casey's work for the next mounth or so.

Phone(lady): How are you going to get it?

Aaron: Casey's girlfriend will pick it up daily, tomorrow.

Phone(lady): Okay, thanks for calling.

            ::Aaron hangs up::

            ::Casey goes downstairs::

Aaron: You’re all set, your training starts tomorrow...

Casey: Right! Oh she’s her, see-ya after school!

            ::Casey runs out to Lauren's car::

Lauren: Ready?

Casey: Yeah, lets roll...

            ::Casey and Lauren go to school::

8:00 AM

1st block

Casey: Miss. Duke...

Miss. Duke: Yes?

Casey: I'm going to be out for a while... please let Lauren get my work and bring it to me.

Miss. Duke: Okay...

9:40 AM

2nd block

Casey: Miss. Thompson...

Miss. Thompson: Yes?

Casey: I'm going to be out for a while... please let Lauren get my work and bring it to me.

Miss. Thompson: Okay...

11:10 AM

3rd block

Casey: Mr. Hope...

Mr. Hope: Yes?

Casey: I'm going to be out for a while... please let Lauren get my work and bring it to me.

Mr. Hope: Okay...

1:30 PM

4th block

Casey: Mr. Davis...

Mr. Davis: Yes?

Casey: I'm going to be out for a while... please let Lauren get my work and bring it to me.

Mr. Davis: Okay...

3:07 PM

Behind the school

Lauren: Hey Casey, are you ready to leave?

Casey: No, I have to talk to you...

Lauren: Okay, what is it?

Casey: Lauren... there’s a tournament, and I was going to enter it...

Lauren: No, hell no... I don't want you to enter it. It's a bad idea, you could get hurt.

Casey: Thiers a $5,000,000 prize for the winner...

Lauren: I don't give a damn, I'd rather you be in good health than have money!

Casey: Look I want to enter it... to prove I'm powerful, and to prove I can!

Lauren: Casey, ::crying:: baby I don't want you to get hurt or worse killed... can't you understand? I love you I wouldn't be able to live with myself if...

If you got hurt... please don't enter...

Casey: I need to do this... I can win.

Lauren: ::holding back tears:: ...oh... okay... if I can't change your mind... I'll support you in the tournament... but please be careful.

Casey: You know I will... now let's go home... okay, I'll be fine.

Lauren: Okay, but you drive...

Casey: Okay... (I didn't think she'd react this way, she really upset)

            ::Casey drive to Lauren's house, then Casey goes with Lauren to her room::

4:00 PM

Lauren's room

            ::Casey rubs Lauren's back::

Casey: ::Still rubbing her back:: Baby, it'll be fine I'll win... and I'll give you the money.

Lauren: Casey, I don't give a damn about the money... I love you and I don't want you to get hurt.