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Re: Hailings hotel: book 1

Post by oldwrench » July 20th, 2007, 8:40 pm

Daniel: It's just starting.

* Daniel looks at Ellone. *

Daniel: Your sister is a swimmer too, eh? Must run in the family. I took
some great pics of you, by the way.

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Ellone:yeah i guess*smirks at Daniel*picture of me are yiu sure its not
Emma?*moves closre t daniel*your not checking my sister are you??

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Daniel: No, why would I? I, ah...

* Daniel looked away, embarrased. *

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Ellone*giggles*:is that a blush i see!!*walks to meet up with Danilel's
head.she hangs her head to the right and smiles*come on i can keep your
secret!!

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*Katherine chuckles and waves over to Yoriko*

Katherine: Break a leg Yoriko!

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*Yoriko smiled and put up her thumb before listening to the instructions.*

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*Allan and Sarah, and Katherine wait for Ellone and Dan to join them.*

Allan: Nice race Ellone, I was sure you would win. Maybe next time.
You're just in time to see them start. The director is giving them the
instructions. I don't think Yoriko likes that guy very much, she seems
to be trying to stay away from him.

Sarah giggles: Right, and the way she avoids looking at him, maybe
there's some bad bood there. It could be interesting. *Sarah whispers to
Ellone.* You both slowed up, is something wrong?

Allan: The director is finnished, he tells them what the client wants
and his outline of how to pose. Once they start the camera man will give
them more instructions, like how to move, or to smile or pout or such.

Sarah: You seem to know what's going on, have you been at one of these
shoots before?

Allan: Ah, yes, I've been involved with photo shoots with some of my
companies...er, clients. It doesn't always go as well as this one is.
Some models are really hard to get along with.

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Ellone*whispers back*:I think daniel was checking Emma*giggles*

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Sarah: So, you don't want to tell me, alright then, And I don't think
Dan was taking pictures of your sister. Naughty girl, you're torturing
the poor guy.

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Ellone*looks at sarah weirdly*:what?what are you talking about??

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*Yoriko is still busy with the shoot*

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Sarah: You could have won the race, you slowed down at the end. Do you
let Emma win on purpose? I know you could beat her, I just don't know
why you don't.

Allan: Oh, oh, what are you to mumbling about. Usually when the girls
are hiding what they say like that, the guys are in trouble. *laughs*
Say, Ellone, I bet I could get you a job as a swimsuit model. *Allan
notices Sarah is still holding his hand. He really hopes she keeps on,
it feels kind of, right.*

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Ellone:sarah u really dont understand it do u???*looks at Allan and
sigh*No i dont want a job,just because i dont have a job and im a
swimmer doesnt mean i could be a swimsuit model

Sarah:Elle make me understand then and don't take it out on Allan!!!

*Ellone looks at sarah and shook her head*Ellone:Just leave me alone
sarah i came here to see the shoot but now im guessing i dont want
too....i thought at least you would understand that swimming isnt teh
only thing in my life

*walks away*

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Allan: Woah, Ellone, I was just joking, you being a swimmer and all. I
didn't really mean anything by it. Why don't you just stay and enjoy the
day with us. I promise I won't mention a job again. *Allan looks a
Sarah* Seems I have a habit of saying the wrong thing.

Sarah whispers to Allan: Seems I do too. *aloud* Come on Ellone, stay
here with us, we can have some fun today.

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Ellone*waves a hands as she walks away on the beach*:No thanks i need
some time alone*when she is far from the other she sits on the sand and
looks at the beach*[/i]Emma i know you slowed down for something but
why??where you trying to make it seem like im good enough or were you
just mocking me???

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* Daniel follows Ellone in silence, a few meters behind her until she
sits on the sand. He looks at her sitting there alone, takes out his
camera and takes a picture of the horizon with Ellone in a corner.
Perfect. I'll use this as desktop image later. He walks up to her and
sits besides her. *

Daniel: Nice view, eh?

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*Katherine watches the shoot for a while then walks down to the waves
and lets them crash over her toes*

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*As Sarah moves closer to watch the action, Allan stands back for a bit
and admires the view.*

Allan: There's just something about her that makes her prettier than
those high society girls. I just don't know what it is.

Allan comes up behind Sarah: You really seem interested. Did you ever
want to be a model?

Sarah: Oh, no, but I've always loved doing art, drawing, and pastels,
and painting...... and photography. It's just so interesting the way the
photographer gets them to pose in so many ways.

Allan lightly wraps his arms around Sarah: I would love to see your art
work Sarah, I'll bet it's really good. But photographs, I would rather
have them of you.

Sarah blushes: I'm not very good, but, I guess, I could show you some.
Don't be too disappointed though.

Allan: I don't think you could disappoint me, Sarah. I just hope I don't
disappoint you.

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*Rube realizing that Nick isn't waking, shrugs and decides to venture
off on his own. He walks down and sees Katherine*

Rube: Something on your mind?

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*Ellone is startled by Daniel's voice but shook it off by smiling at him*

Ellone:yeah it is..isnt it?*giggles*come to ask me my sister's number?i
really like teasing him

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Katherine: not particularily.

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*Rube smiles and raises his face to the Sun*

Rube: Aah! My one moment of peace...guess this places isn't so bad.

Rube turns to look at Katherine*

Rube: Say, Kat. Mind if I call you Kat?...fancy a quick a swim?

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Daniel: Hmm, no, not really. I just wanted to make sure you were okay.

* Daniel starts examining the pictures he has taken using the camera's
display. He stops in each one for a few seconds, especially in the ones
from the race before. She's lucky but she doesn't seem to realize it.
Her sister is still alive but, then again, I don't think her sister
would be the kind of person to be a spy or something dangerous like
that... *

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*Katherine smirks up at Rube*

Katherine: Only my friends call me Kat, I think of us as mere
aquaintances, though I thank you for the drink you bought me last night.
As for the swim, I'll have to decline. I find myself perfectly content
here on the sun warmed sand with the waves just tickling my toes.

*Katherine lays back on the sand and closes her eyes with a smile on her
face*

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*Rube sits on the sand, looks at Katherine for awhile with a smile, then
grabs a handful of rocks and toss them one by one into the ocean*

Rube: Heh, Rocks...I hate rocks. I don't believe I ever mention what I
do for a living, did I?
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Re: Hailings hotel: book 1

Post by oldwrench » July 20th, 2007, 8:41 pm

Ellone*smiles*: Im okay thanks *realises that daniel is watching the
pics* can i see it?*leans over to daniel*

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Daniel: Sure, here.

* Daniel hands Ellone the camera and shows her how it works. *

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Sarah: How would you like to walk to a place that I often go to to do my
art work. It's a ways down the coast.

Allan: I'd love to. But what about Ellone.

Sarah looks at Ellone and Dan: I don't think she needs a babysitter,
maybe a chaperone. And besides, it's my day off. *giggles* Dan is such a
nice guy, kind of shy. Maybe that's why she likes him, they're such
opposites.

Allan: Ya, the computer geek and the athlete, very interestring. I hope
they have a good time.

*Allan and Sarah head off down the beach, toward the high point of rocks
a short distance away.*

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*ellone looks at the pics and smile *Ellone:good pictures* she noticed how
sarah and Allan were looking at them, she sigh*

Ellone:i think those two got the wrong idea about us *gives the camera to
daniel and smile while hugging her knees and looking at the sea*

Ellone:those pictures are really good that if any of Emma's fans find
this they will hurt you *giggles*

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*Sarah led Allan up the rocks to a very large sheltered cove. The clear
blue water was surounded by rocky walls lined by trees and underbrush.
on the far side some wooden steps led to a small boat dock. It was a
beautiful place. Allan, always restless, clibed down the rocks to the
sandy shore below and looked around.*

Allan: This place is great, Sarah. You could put a small marina in here,
condo's along the sea shore. This town could really grow to be
something. There's plenty of room for a mall, and golf course, and a
water park.

*Allan looks up to see a shocked look on Sarah's face.*

Sarah *angrily*: They sent you. You're one of them. It won't happen,
they'll never sell, not to you. They just can't.

*Tears in her eyes, Sarah turns and runs down the path to the hotel.*

Allan: Wait Sarah, one of who? Sarah, you don't understand.

*Allan rushes up the rock wall after Sarah, but half way up he misses
his footing and slips back down. The sharp rocks tear at his hands and
cut his right arm. he lands hard on his left knee tearing his pant leg
and cutting a gash in his knee. Ignoring the cuts, he again hurries up
the rocks and down the path after Sarah. On the beach, he sees Sarah
running, far ahead. Allan sat on the sand for a long time, looking at
the coastline and thinking.*

Allan: You don't know me, Sarah. I have to do this. *Allan takes out his
cell phone , looks up a number in his directory and hits send.*

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Allan: Ya, It's me, Ann, I'm fine, just ducky, put Burt on for me.

Burt: Richard, where the hell are you, eveyone's all wound up, they even
think you were hijacked or something.

Allan: Didn't they read the damn note? I said I'd be in touch. Tell them
I'm on vacation. Alright, you know of a place up the coast called
Hailings Hotel...... Are we buying land up here.

Burt: No, Tory's group is trying to, there are some problems, we
checked. Some old guy owns the property to the north, they made him an
offer but he wants a lot more.

Allan: Ok, tell the old guy we'll give him what he wants for it, and if
he balks, offer him more...... I know it's a lot, but I looked it over,
just buy it. I'll talk to the guy about when we take posession myself.
What about the hotel?

Burt: I know Tory is making an offer on it, but I don't think Hailings
really wants to sell.

Allan: Everyone has a price. Double their offer. That old fart, Tory,
isn't going to get this place...... I know what I want, this place is to
good for them to have it.

Burt: You ok, Rich, you don't sound so good.

Allan: Oh, I'm just great, wonderful day. I just ruined the best thing
I've ever had, I slipped on some rocks and cut my damn knee open, some
clowns been tailing me. Ya, things are just great.

Burt: Tailing you, should I send someone?

Allan: Na, I'll probably be leaving, not much reason to stay now. Just
make the offers, today.

*Allan gets up and limps toward the hotel, he shoves his sore hands in
his pockets.* Right, it's been one great day. Maybe I'm being punished
for all I've done. To late to save me now though.

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*Careful to avoid everyone, Allan enters the lobby and asks the rather
concerned looking attendant if Kate Hailings is in.*

Attendant: Oh my... no she's not in. Are you alright, should I call for
medical assistance.

Allan: No, I'll be ok, I just slipped on some rocks. Do you have a first
aid kit? I could use a couple band-aids.

*As the attendant leaves to get a first aid kit, Allan takes a piece of
stationary and writes a note. Dear Sarah, I'm sorry I hurt you, but you
don't know who I really am. I truely was trying to be a better person. I
guess even an angel can't save someone like me. It's so hard not to
think in the ways I always have. Don't worry, you won't be losing your
beautiful place. They won't be buying any land here, I fixed that. I
hope you have a wonderful life. Thanks for what you have done for
me........ All my love, Allan. Allan put the note in an envelope
addressed to Sarah.*

Allan: THanks for the kit, and plese give this to Sarah when you see her.

*Allan turns away, but turns back and takes another piece of paper and
writes. Mrs. Hailings, I know you don't wish to sell your hotel at this
time, and I respect that. I expect I have forced the others to withdraw
their offer. If you ever do decide it is time to sell the hotel, please
give me a chance to make an offer. I think I know of someone who would
be a good manager. Thank You, Richard Cory. Allan put it in an envelope.*

Allan: Please give this to Mrs. Hailings, Thanks.

Allan limps off to his room, to clean up and pack his things.

Allan: Man, I'm tired, I guess I can rest for a while before I clean up
and pack things. Doesn't matter, I can go see the old guy anytime, just
to tired now. *Drops onto his bed and closes his eyes.* I just wish I
could explain things to her before I go.

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*Katherine opens one eye to look at Rube*

Katherine: Do you like sand Mr. Adler?

*She smirks*

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Rube is about to answer, when he realizes what she had called him*

Rube: I?m sorry, what? Mr. Adler? The name's, Sofer. Rube Sofer...and
yeah I like sand, when it doesn't get into my boxers.

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*Katherine snickers*

Katherine: ah, Sofer. Ok I'll remember that. I only called you Adler
cause your first name is Rube. Rube Adler. hahaha. Nah, one of my
friends works there. So I dunno, anyways, if you like the sand then you
can't hate rocks all that much. Sand is really just eensy weensy little
rocks eroded by the waves over millions of years. So anyways, is it what
you do for a living that makes you hate rocks? Lemme guess...

*Katherine sits up dramatically and puts her hands and face close to his
to startle him*

Katherine: You're an escaped convict! hahahah!

*Katherine falls back onto the sand laughing hysterically*

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*Rube smiles as he decides to play-along and makes a face as if she
struck a nerve*

Rube: *cough* Actually I?m an ex-con, so technically you?re right.

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*Katherine scoffs and closes her eyes with a smirk*

Katherine: uh huh. And what'dya do? Use your "Get Out of Jail Free" card?

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Rube: Well when your brother is a DA and running for congress. Yeah I
got a get out of free card?Hahaha?no I?m just teasing. I?m into landscaping.

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*Allan ia awakened by his cell phone ringing. He almost yells in pain as
he picks up the phone that had fallen out of his pocket, and flips it open.*

Allan: Ya, what.

Detective: Ah... I have some info on that Nick Smith. It's really hard
to find anything, and there's very little. HE's a CIA opperative, a
contact I have said he's not on an assignment right now. Should I have
someone keep an eye on him?

Allan: No, I guess I'm just paranoid. It's probably just a co-incidence.
I'll let you know if I need anything more.

*Allan lay back and laid the phone down* Damn my hands hurt, maybe they
were cut up worse than I thought. *The phone rang again.*

Allan: Damn....What do you want?

Burt: Rich..... I contacted the lawyer for old man Sedgwick. He was
about to accept Tory's offer. The old guy has a lot of medical bills
left from his late wife, he needs some money. I could get you a lot
better deal.

Allan: I said to give him what he wants.

Burt: But that's a lot, we could do a lot better.

Allan, sharply: Look, Burt, do you wnat to keep your job? Just do what I
say, got it?

Burt, after a long pause: Sorry Mr. Cory, I'll do just as you say.

Allan: No, Burt, I'm the one sho should be sorry. I'm just not
myself...... thank god. Burt, you never have to worry about your job.
You've always been there when I needed someone. I have no idea how you
could have put up with me, I'm such an a--hole.

Burt: You've always been fair with us, even if you are hard to get along
with.

Allan: Thanks Burt. And don't worry, I know what I want to do with the
property. You said the old guy needed money, let him have what he wants.
I'll talk to the old man, when I can.

Burt: Are you alright, you really don't sound good.

Allan: Yes.... no, I'm not. I'm being punnished, Burt. I hurt an angel,
and now I'm being punished.

Burt: Look, I better send someone for you. You're talking crazy.

Allan: No, Burt, no. I deserve this, I need it. I just hope she forgives
me someday....... Oh, and get some flowers for Anne, I was really short
with her today.

*Allan put the phone down.* I never knew a person could hurt this bad.

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*There was a small break from the shoot ansd Yoriko walked to Marcellus.*

Marcellus: How's it going?

Yoriko: It's okay, he hasn't done anything weird. Yet..

*Yoriko stretched and yawned.*

Yoriko: Guess I was didn't get enough sleep after all.

Marcellus: As long as you don't yawn during he shoot. Afterwards I will
take you out to get some ice cream.

*Yoriko smiled at Marcellus*

Yoriko: Thanks, I'll think about what flavour I want. And you better not
lie to me, because ice creaem is sounding pretty god right now ^^

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Katherine: Landscaping huh? Nice.

*Katherine sits up hugging her knees and looks out over the water*

Katherine: I've always wanted a place of my own with a little space
outback for a cascading stream...maybe some japanese red maple trees,
no, cherry blossom trees would be perfect....

*Katherine smiles and falls back onto the sand again feeling the sun on
her face*

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*Rube looks at Katherine and following her lead in relaxing*

Rube: AH! A Sakura person, heh. Actually it all depends where you live.
If you live on the coast forget it. Its to warm.

*Rube adjusts himself a bit and looks over at Katherine*

Sakura actually like more of the spring weather, which would be the best
time to plant. Pricing isn?t to bad. Depending the age and type it can
cost you as little as eighty-nine dollars.

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*Katherine smirks*

Katherine: Like I said, I'd need my own place first. I guess I'll start
looking for a house when I get back home.

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*Rube looks up at Katherine, surprised*

Rube: You don?t have your own place, or you don?t live on your own?

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*Ellone had left Daniel after wondering around the hotel she bumped into
Emma*

Emma:Finnally i found you have you seen sarah

Ellone:no and why?

Emma:well last time i saw her she was crying so im worried

Ellone:Ah ok so which way she went

Emma:well she looks like she was heading towards her room but she's not
there i checked

Ellone:Emma you dont know her like i do

*Ellone sped off upstairs to the second floor but instead of going to
sarah's room she goes straight down the hallway through the last door
that lead to the balcony. Sarah was leaning on the railings when she
arrived, she was crying softly which earn her a sigh from behind*

Ellone: Sarah what happened now? i cant leave you for one minute can
i? *she walks beside her and pats her on the back*

Sarah: Allan's...one of them...sniff...his one of those people

Ellone: who? what people? allan? your serious!*Ellone laugh*

Sarah: it's not funny his going to buy the hotel!

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*Ellone sigh and lean on Sarah's shoulder *Ellone: so what? better Allan
than any losers that's trying to buy the hotel

Srah: I can't believe that you want the hotel to be bought!!!

Ellone *smiles*: Sarah, this hotel means a lot for many people, i care for
this hotel as much as you do but Kate once told me that if someone is
going to buy the hotel and she is obligated to then she will have to
fight but she can also resort to a good buyer and that Allan guy seems a
good one but he is in for a fight

Sarah*smiles*: when you put it that way, it feels kinda right.

Ellone: Why don't we go talk to him? ask him what's his
intentions? *mischievous smile*

Sarah: but i...

Ellone: oh come on!! *Grabs Sarah by the arm and drags her to Allan's room
but before she touches the door one of the employee comes to give sarah
a letter*

Ellone*looks at Sarah with a questioning look*: from who?

Sarah: Allan...*Reads the letter*

Ellone: Um sarah *sees that sarah is crying* Hey!not tears again!!! *Sarah
gives Ellone the letter which she read it*

Sarah: i can't Elle after he just

Ellone: You have too sarah he must be leaving if his writing a letter,
I'll see you afterwards

Sarah: what?? your leaving me
*Ellone Knocks on the door and leaves sarah alone as she sprinted and Yell*

Ellone: You have tooo!!!

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*After he put the phone down, Allan looks at his sore hands. There are a
number of small cuts that have started to turn red and sore.*

Allan, Maybe I should have cleaned these cuts up right away, I don't
know, I've never had to think about these things.

*Allan gets up to go wash his cuts and finds he can hardly bend his left
leg, the knee is swollen and very painfull when he tries to put weight
on it. Guess I should have taken the offer for medical assistence. Allan
looks at his phone, just a call and Burt would have someone rushing to him.*

Allan, No, not this time, I'll do this myself, for once. There was a
small medical clinic in the town, if I can just get there.

*As Allan washes the sand from the cuts on his hands, he hears a knock
at the door. Nearly in tears from his sore knee, Allan reaches the door.*

Allan: Just wait I'm coming. They must have come to see if I'm alright.
I'll be able to get some help.

*Gingerly Allan turns the knob and opens the door. For a long moment he
stares at Sarah.*

Allan: I'm not one of them, Sarah, I was never one of them. You won't
have to worry anymore, I stopped them. *Allan groans as he leans heavily
against the door frame.* Maybe I can do this one thing right in my life.
I hope someday you will understand me, and perhaps forgive me.

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Sarah: SHHH!!Your hurt!!!*makes Allan lean on her and walks to the
bed* Where's the Aid kit??

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Katherine: Oh, no I have a place. Well, an apartment. I've had it since
I left the dorms. But, smack in the middle of a city leaves me longing
for a little breathing room. That's why I came out here, I thought the
space would help clear my mind.
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Re: Hailings hotel: book 1

Post by oldwrench » July 20th, 2007, 8:42 pm

*At the beach, for Yoriko, the shoot had started again*

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Allan: It fell by the bed. Ow! I slipped on the rocks, I was trying to
catch up to you. I landed on a rock with my knee. Maybe I broke
something. I was going to try to get to the medical clinic, but I don't
know if I could drive this way. ...... Sarah, I'm sorry I upset you,
it's just, ...... I've looked at things that way for so long, it's hard
to change. I can see exactly why they want this land, it could be worth
a fortune.

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*Sarah gets the aid kit and starts to tend to Allan's wound*
Sarah: I'm sorry its all my fault I shouldn't have run out like that...I'm
sorry *looks at Allan* you will have to go to a hospital we can talk about
the hotel later.

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Rube: Ah, I see. Heh...hmm...

*Rube gets lost in thought as he looks out at the waves*

Rube: It certainly is peaceful and quiet.

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*Katherine smiles and closes here eyes listening to the waves*

Katherine: mhmmm..

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*Allan has Sarah cut open his pants leg to check his knee.*

Allan: I haven't been in a hospital in years, ow, I guess I don't like
needles. But I guess I should have my knee checked, I can't even step on
that foot.

Sarah: The cut is pretty deep but not too bad, but your knee is pretty
swollen. You should have had an ice pack right away. I'll get one when
we have this bandaged. Then I'll get you to the clinic.

Allan: Ok, I didn't think about an ice pack. I'll do whatever you say,
nurse. ..... Ah, oh oh. *Allan sees a tall frowning woman in the doorway.*

Kate Hailings: I heard you were injured, would you like me to send for
the ambulance?

Allan, putting on a smile: No, thank you, I believe I'm in good hands.
.... It was my fault, and it wasn't on hotel property, so don't worry. I
just need to get to the clinic and have them take a look at my knee.

Kate: Hmmm, well if there's anything we can do to help, just let someone
know. I have to leave again in a few minutes but the staff will be
willing to help, *she smiles at Sarah* I'm quite sure.

Kate turns to leave then looks back at Allan: Your offer, you really
ment what you said?

Allan: Yes

Kate: Well, I'm not ready to sell, not for quite a while.

Allan: Good.

Kate: And beside, I don't think your manager would be ready to handle
something like this, yet..... Sarah, take good care of Mr. Cor.......er,
Baker.

Sarah: I will Mam.

After Kate leaves. Allan: That's a real lady of quality, not like the
shallow women I've known.

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*Katherine stands up suddenly and brushes the sand off her legs. Then
she smiles at Rube*

Katherine: wanna go for a walk?

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*Rube continues to lay on the sand for a while, with a grin on his face.
He gets up and dusts himself and looks at Katherine, as he mockingly bows*

Rube: After you.

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*Ellone was walking along side the pool when she sees Kate walking to her*

Kate:Hi Elle,its seems that Emma will be joining us

Ellone:Your back huh?yeah its seems so soon or later we might seee dad

Kate*sigh*:You should give him a chance Elle,

Ellone:i did Kate,so many chances that i can't count

Kate:well im leaving again take care of Jennifer,i'll be back for the
Fiesta tonight

Ellone:Fiesta?what fiesta?

*Kate smiles and walks away*

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* Daniel walked to his room after parting ways with Ellone. He took his
laptop and checked his mail. Spam, NSA, spam, spam, FBI, spam... wow,
this is new, one from the british SAS, what would they want with me?
Bah, who cares. Daniel kept scrolling down the list, deleting
everything. After a few seconds he stopped on one of the mails. One from
my sister... Daniel downloaded the seemingly innocent video and
processed it with his own steganography
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steganography> software to get the real
message hidden within. *

Mia wrote:
How are you, brother? I'm on Beijing right now, going to infiltrate
Norinco <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norinco> today so I'm a little
nervous (as always). I read your last message and my answer remains the
same: I won't leave the agency. I know you say it for my sake but I'm
not Samuel. I'm not going to make a mistake like him. You know I never fail.

Take care,

Your sister.


* Daniel sighed while running the data wipe application, destroying all
evidence of his sister's message. She just never listens... Daniel
writes a message of his own and hides it in the pictures of Ellone he
took earlier using the same steganography software. *

Daniel wrote:
I'm not going to argue with you about this anymore. I just don't want
you dying and leaving me alone. After all, you're all the family I have
left since Samuel died. Good luck on your mission and get me a pistol or
something while you're at it (j/k).

Take care,

Your brother.


* Daniel attached the pictures and hit send, then closed his eyes and
fell asleep on the keyboard. *

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*Katherine takes the cue and fake curtsies to him (because she is not
wearing a skirt)*

Katherine: Thank you kind sir.

*Katherine takes off down the beach laughing*

Katherine: Race you to the Boardwalk!

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*Rube looks in awe at her speed*

So fast!...right!

Rube: Cheater!

*Rube runs with lighting speed and trips and lands hard flat on his
face, he looks up at sees the great distance between them*

I must not lose!

*Rube gets back up again laughing, trying to catch up to her with all
his might*

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* Daniel wakes up startled and looks at his clock. 20 minutes had
passed. He clossed the laptop and went to the cafeteria to get something
to eat and maybe catch some more of the shooting at the beach. *

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*Katherine turns and runs backwards laughing but sees him right behind
her. She turns and breaks to sprint the last 50 yards as he pulls up
next to her. She isn't laughing but is breathing harder*

Katherine: i was only kidding sheesh... but i won't lose!

*As Rube passes her she tackles his legs and they both land face down on
the sand. Katherine pushes herself up and sits in the sand. She pulls a
kerchief out of her pocket to wipe off her glasses before the sand can
scratch the lenses more than it has already. Then she tastes the gritty
sand in her mouth. She sticks out her tongue wagging it at Rube who is
sitting on the sand next to her finding himself with the the same problem*

Katherine: blleeehhh! i got sand in my mouf!

*Katherine tries to spit some of the sand out but it still stays in her
teeth. She gets up offering Rube her hand to help him up*

Katherine: Well, we're at the boardwalk and it's closer to lunch now so
let's at least get some water and food to get this awful taste out of
our mouths.

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*Rube tries his best to clean up. As Katherine mention food, his stomach
makes a loud growling noise, looks up at her and smiles*

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*Katherine laughs a bit and helps Rube to his feet*

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*The shoot was finally over and Yoriko walked back to Marcelluss.*

Yoriko: Ice cream. Now.

Marcellus: Right. Come with me.

*Yoriko followed Marcellus to his car and the went to get ice cream.*

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*Ellone walked in the cafeteria,she smirks when she sees daniel*

Emma:is it me or is my sister seem interested in that handsome geek guy
over there..

*Ellone looks at Emma,who stood beside her grinning while crossing her arms*

Ellone:what makes you think im interested in that guy????his just a
friend...

Emma:well ok then you won't mind if i go talk to him,since he is kinda cute

Ellone:do as you pleased Emma i dont care!!

Emma:But it will be easier if you introduce him to me dear sister*Emma
Grabs Ellone's Arm and drags her infront of Daniel,*

Emma:Hi there!*Emma elbows Ellone in the ribs*

Ellone:Ow!*smiles faintly at daniel*oh hey Daniel....This is Emma My sister

Emma:I think he knows that already since he was taking our
pictures...*Emma sits next to Daniel and leans over to daniel* Daniel is
it??Thats a cute name

*Ellone mumbles angrily to herself as she looks away from the two*

Emma*looks at Ellone and smirks*:What's the matter Elle?You jealous??

Ellone:ive got things to do i'll see you guys later*walks away*

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*Returning from the clinic, Sarah pulls the hotel van up to the entrance.*

Sarah: I'm glad nothing was broken. I'm really sorry this happened.

Allan: Ya, just bruised some, I sould be alright in a few days. *Looks
at crutches* I don't know what's worse, trying to walk on a sore leg or
using crutches with sore hands. *laughs* Say, isn't this sort of thing
supposed to happen in winter at a ski resort.

Sarah smiles then looks down: Allan, did you try to buy the hotel?

Allan looks at Sarah and sighs: Yes, I...we made an offer. I knew Ms.
Hailings doesn't want to sell. Another group was trying to buy the land
here, and the hotel. They made her an offer, and if she didn't sell,
they would start construction on the land next to the hotel. They would
make things miserable around the hotel till she did sell. I know how
they do things. I would have done just the same. I.... ah, we made an
offer high enough that they won't try again. We also bought the Sedgwick
land next to the hotel property. I'd love to have seen their faces when
the found out I stole it from under them. They knew this land is worth a
fortune if it's developed with condo's for the rich. I've seen the land
along the beach, I know what it's really worth. I have my own plans for
it. And if Mrs. Hailings ever decides to sell, my offer will still stand.

Sarah: Oh, then you do plan to develope the coast land.

Allan smiles at Sarah: I have some ideas. I think you'll like them
though. *looks out the window down the coast.* In a few days I'll have
to talk to old man Sedgwick about taking over the property.

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*Rube gets up on his feet and laughs*

Rube: Thanks, guess I lost. I'll treat ya to what ever ya like, come on.

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*After getting cleaned up and fresh clothes, Allan finds it a bit
difficult to handle his laptop with his crutches. Muttering to himself
he finally makes it to a lounge chair by the pool. Sarah comes over to
his chair*

Sarah: Can I get something for you?

Allan: they told me I shouldn't have any alcohol with these pain pills,
something about going into orbit. I guess I'd like a Coke though.

Sarah: Ok, I'll bring a menu too, it's about lunch time.

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Yoriko: I'm hungry. Buy me something.

Marcellus: I thought I had made it up to you already by now. The hairpin
and ice cream...

Yoriko: Nope, not when I'm hungry. Don't worry, though. When you buy me
lunch you have paid your debt!

*Yoriko walked into a random restaurant and Marcellus followed.*

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* Daniel looks at the sisters and before he could say anything Ellone
goes away. *

Daniel: Erm... Hi. I guess... what am I supposed to say after all that?
So... Hmm... I was about to, you know, get something to eat. Wanna join me?

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*Nick rolls over and falls off the chair he was sleeping on. He opens
his eyes and looks at the pool in front of him, trying to remember where
he is. He turns to his left and see Allan sitting there and it all comes
back to him.*

Nick: Jeez what happened to you Richie?

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Allan looks up from his laptop: Allan, just call me Allan..... *sighs*
ok? I was down the coast and fell while climbing some rocks. Nothing to
bad though. Well, ah, agent Nick, I see a bit of trouble kept you from
our meeting. What happend to you last night?
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Re: Hailings hotel: book 1

Post by oldwrench » July 20th, 2007, 8:43 pm

Katherine: You really don't have to buy me anything. It makes me feel
guilty, especially after I let you buy that drink for me last night.
Anyways, how about here?

*Katherine stops outside the restaurant Yoriko had gone into a few
minutes before*

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*Rube tugs at his shirt*

Rube: I feel a little under dress, but sure, looks like a nice good place.

*Rube goes and holds the door open for her*

Rube: Ladies first.

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*Katherine curtsey and then looks up at Rube laughing*

Katherine: Isn't that how we got into this mess?

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*Rube smiles and chuckles*

Rube: Well actually you had to race me, heh. Which by the way is always
a bad move...race you to a table, hahaha!

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*Yoriko saw Katherine and Rube entering and waved at them briefly before
turnint o Marcellus.*

Yoriko: I'll have this, this, that and... this.

*Yoriko pointed at the menu while saying that.*

Marcellus: Alrighty.

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*Katherine sees Yoriko waving and walks over to them smiling*

Katherine: Is this a private engagement or may we join you?

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*Allan and Nick didn't see Sarah coming up behind them. She overhears
their conversation.*

Sarah thinks to herself: Nick called him Richie, could he have mistaken
him too, or, the news yesterday did say Richard Cory had disappeared.
Could he really be.... No, something like that wouldn't happen to me.
But then he called Nick, agent Nick. what is going on.

Sarah: It seems both of you have had a rather rough day. I think you
both need a good lunch and a restful afternoon. *She sets Allan's coke
down and hands a menu to Allan and another to Nick.* I'll be your
waitress, would you like something to drink, Mr. Smith?

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Yoriko: Of course you may, he's paying so you can have anything you want.

Marcellus: That's right. Though I would appreciate you didn't take too much.

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*Katherine smiles and turns to Rube jokingly*

Katherine: Hey!! Looks like neither of us are paying!

*Katherine turns back to Yoriko and her friend*

Katherine: I'll be glad to join you but I can pay for myself and Rube here.

*Katherine sits down next to Yoriko leaving Rube to sit next to Yoriko's
friend. Katherine looks apologetically to Marcellus*

Katherine: I'm sorry, I can't remember your name...

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*As Sarah leaves to get a drink for Nick, Allan watches her a moment
then turns to Nick, who is again in a lounge chair.*

Allan: I don't know if this is the most unlucky day I've had, or the
luckiest. *Sighs* I just had to get away, Nick, I got fed up with it
all. It's all lies, and hatred and greed. I just want to be someone else
for a while. Just plain Allan Baker. *looks at the investment page on
his laptop.* But even here I get caught up in business....... I just
wish I could do something good for someone, for a change....... And what
brought you here, Nick?

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*Rube's face slightly turns red from shyness*

Rube: Um?Hi, I haven?t properly met you two yet, I?m Rube. Heh.

*Rube scratches his head, as a dork*

((lmao, don?t know how else to explain it))

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Yoriko: You don't have to remember his name. He changes his name every day.

Marcellus: I do n--!

Yoriko: Nice to meet you, Rube.

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Nick: A bit of vacation before going back to work, strictly confidential
of course, so I really can't say anything about what I do. Anyways I
thought this hotel looked nice and the head of the department got me
clearance to come, they even promised to pay for the whole thing seeing
as most hotels are a bitch to try and pay for. Just between you and me,
the only reason I knew you from "Allan" was because I've seen you before
in real life, just as one of those guys in black suits that make sure
there's nothing wrong at a party, but it was enough. Don't worry though,
your secret is safe.
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