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Post by EarlyBird on Sept 29, 2007 22:20:01 GMT 9.5
I did this for fun after seeing a clip where Viv (Jennifer) was attacked by the guest and then I thought hum what comes after. Swearing abit in this so be warned lol
Helena: Are we off the air now? (Stubs out her cigarette).
Man: (points to the on air sign which is no longer lit up).
Helena: (frowns and raises her eyebrows walking out of the room).
Viv: Where's Helena? Where is that woman! (Frustrated holding a tissue to her bloody nose).
Helena: (walks out of the studio) don’t worry it'll heal in a few days. Use some slap and some good make-up artists you won’t even know it's there.
Viv: Did you set that up? (Curious)
Helena: I beg your pardon (lights another cigarette, putting it between her lips as she does so).
Viv: (slowly as if she thinks Helen is an idiot). Did...you...set...this...up?
Helena: Don't be ridiculous (runs her fingers through her hair. Exhales smoke).
Viv: I don't believe you. You just want ratings and drama. You don't care who gets hurt in the long run.
Helena: That is not true (silence). If I would have staged that, why would I get the bodyguards to save you?
Viv: Save me (mouth wide open in shock). Yes he did a very good bloody job of that (mockingly). Look at my face! (Points to her bloody nose).
Helena: I know. But it's over and done now. (Silence for a few seconds) Anyway (takes a drag on her cigarette) what do you expect me to do about it? (Takes a longer drag on her cigarette). Get you a plastic surgeon? (Mockingly but sounding serious).
Viv: I've had enough of this shit Helen. I'm going home. Don't follow me (holds up her hands to stop Helena). Don't talk to me. Don't touch me. Don't even speak a single word, is that clear!
Helena: (opens her mouth to speak).
Viv: And when I get there I am going to pour myself a large gin and tonic. Before unplugging my bloody phone! So you and all the other money hungry crew can go... (Cursing off screen, we hear only mumbles as she storms out).
Helena: (exhales and shrugs) Lucky I don't fire your ass Vyle! Anyone can host a daytime talk show.
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Post by EarlyBird on Sept 30, 2007 5:16:16 GMT 9.5
The Next day
Helena: Where is she? (Bangs her hand on the table full of crew). Hello, is anyone home, where the bloody hell is she?
Woman: (walks in with a fax) Helena I just got a message from Viv it says...
Helena: Give it here! (Snatches it and reads it. It says 'dear Helena you can stuff your job I quit. Go find yourself another host because I've had enough of your pranks. See you in the next life. Viv').
Woman: Helena? Are you alright?
Helena: (clenches her fist so the paper ends up a crumpled ball).
Viv: (walks in through the studio door).
Helena: Shit shit shit!
Viv: (walks down the hall and sees her P.A).
P.A: Viv Helena just got your message.
Viv: Oh shit I was hoping I could catch it in time.
Helena: (walks out of the room at the sound of Viv's voice). Viv what a pleasant surprise (fake smile).
Viv: Helena I know what you're going to say...
Helena: Oh do you? Not only have you become smart and deciding to talk back to me (exhales smoke from her cigarette). But you have become a psychic too (sarcastically).
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Post by EarlyBird on Sept 30, 2007 5:47:48 GMT 9.5
At Home that night
Helena: (holds her head and cries).
Nanny: Helena...is everything ok?
Helena: Not it's not ok (looks up, tears staining her face). I'm unravelling. I'm falling to pieces.
Nanny: Don't be silly. You are fine. Just...just drink some strong coffee.
Helena: (stands up and wipes her cheeks with the back of her hand). What's wrong with me? Am I just that bad of a mother? Is it because I work, is that it. Is that why the baby cries every time I touch it (looks away as more tears fill her eyes).
Nanny: (walks over and places a hand on Helena's shoulder) It's alright Ma'am.
Helena: Don't (moves away). I don't need sympathy.
Nanny: The baby just needs you around a little more. She doesn't recognise you.
Helena: (looks down and intakes a deep breath through her nose). I am trying you know.
Nanny: I know. Look I'll go and get her and you can feed her some milk ok?
Helena: I don’t know if that's a good idea. She'll probably just scream the moment I come in contact with her (folds her arms and leans against a wall).
Nanny: Just give it a try hum? (Walks out without a response to get the baby).
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Post by EarlyBird on Sept 30, 2007 5:52:02 GMT 9.5
Helena: (sits down and holds her head).
Nanny: Here we go (brings the baby girl through). Now support her head (smiles handing the baby over).
Helena: (amazed and overjoyed) she didn't cry.
Nanny: See. What did I tell you (hands her the made bottle that was sitting ready on the side).
Helena: Come on little one (smiles and feeds her child). I don't know when I become so blind. I know she needs me. I should be here more shouldn't I? I am all she has.
Nanny: Yes. You are. And you're a natural (smiles gently).
Helena: I wouldn't go that far.
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 1, 2007 4:50:39 GMT 9.5
The next day
Viv: (in a hospital bed drinking coffee and reading a magazine). Thought Helena was coming today? Or did she decide her hair appointment was more important. (Flicks through the pages).
Helena: (walks down the halls of the hospital smoking a cigarette).
Viv: I bet that woman is sitting at home plotting another little scheme. Maybe in the next episode I'll get stomped on by an elephant (sarcastically).
Helena: (struts down the ward toward Viv's bed). Sorry I'm late. Traffic (about to sit down when a nurse comes over).
Nurse: Madame can you please not smoke in here?
Helena: You talking to me love? (looks at the woman, tilting her head. Blowing smoke into the nurses face).
Nurse: Yes, I am, and I would like it if you'd put that out now. Or I'm afraid we'll have to ask you to leave the premises.
Helena: (puts her cigarette out in an empty cup by Viv's bed). Happy now?
Nurse: (walks off).
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 1, 2007 5:08:04 GMT 9.5
Viv: (sighs and looks at Helena) Well? Come to give your apology?
Helena: For what? (Shocked). I didn't set that up, I already made that clear. Now listen (leans closer). We have been number one this week, we reached the top. And all because of that man who decided to smack you in the face. Now believe me there will be a law suit against him. But darling think of it this way...
Jared: (walks in and smiles) Er...Helena what a surprise.
Helena: Sorry were you expecting some time alone? I just came to tell Viv that she was top of the list today. She had made number one in the TV chart.
Jared: TV chart hay. Well that’s an achievement (raises his eyebrows).
Helena: Yes. It is (looks at Viv). Don't worry I have a plan to keep us on top. By the time you get back to work we will have everything sorted.
Viv: What sorted?
Helena: (swings her handbag over her shoulder and then struts out).
Viv: (shouts overreacting) Helena!
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Post by michaelgiry on Oct 1, 2007 7:30:03 GMT 9.5
HA! Please continue! This is (as always) very good.
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 1, 2007 8:19:11 GMT 9.5
Helena: (looks at Viv from the backstage studio). Viv... (Talks into the mic) Viv...Viv...
Viv: (talking to someone else suddenly presses the button on her mic). What? (Shouts).
Helena: (gets feedback off the mic and covers her ears. Presses the mic on again). Viv can you hear me?
Viv: Yes I can bloody hear you. What do you want? (Shouting still).
Helena: Good. Now listen carefully Viv. We have a bit of a crisis at the moment. The guests are late because of traffic but we need to go on air...
Viv: So?
Helena: So we need you to stall them.
Viv: Stall who? (Waits) Stall who? (Shouts again).
Helena: The bloody audience. Now get out there and put on your award winning smile. (Waits) You got that?
Viv: Yes I got it (takes off her mic and throws it onto the floor. Muttering as she storms off towards the set).
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 1, 2007 8:25:28 GMT 9.5
Later that night
Jared: (sitting at home drinking some wine). Now stay calm.
Viv: I am bloody calm (shouting) you see this face. This is the face of calm. This bloody room is so bloody calm it could be a doctor’s office. And you...you're so bloody calm that every time I see you I want to slap you round the face.
Jared: I'm going out (puts down his glass and stands up).
Viv: (calm tone) you going already sweetie?
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 1, 2007 8:37:35 GMT 9.5
Jared: Well I'm not going to stand here and get an earful am I?
Viv: That's it go...that’s what you are good at.
The next day after filming
Helena: (sitting at her desk). Shit shit shit shit shit (sorting through papers).
Viv: (knocks on the door) It's me. Can I come in?
Helena: Just a minute (pushes the papers to one side. Gets a cigarette and placing it between her lips lighting it). Ok. Come in (exhales the smoke).
Viv: You wanted to see me? (Walks in and closes the door).
Helena: (hands Viv a magazine) Number one again. Told you we're on a roll didn't I (leans back in her chair).
Viv: A roll where is what I am worried about.
Helena: I don't think I quite understand (raises her eyebrows. And takes a long drag of her cigarette).
Viv: Is it a roll that will go upwards or one that will go down hill.
Helena: Oh Vivienne don't you trust me? (Fake shock as she puts the cigarette back in her mouth. letting it stay there as she sorts through the papers again).
Viv: Anything else you wanted?
Helena: (shrugs and then remembers suddenly) Yes. Yes there was. Some award ceremony thing in a few weeks time. Pick out something nice to wear wont you?
Viv: Of course. See you tomorrow then (walks to the door).
Helena: That you will babe (stares at her paperwork).
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Post by Libitine on Oct 5, 2007 5:02:04 GMT 9.5
good good. very good. ;D i like it lots.
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 5, 2007 6:22:25 GMT 9.5
thanks hunxxx
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Post by Libitine on Oct 5, 2007 19:15:19 GMT 9.5
write more!
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 5, 2007 22:14:19 GMT 9.5
I will:D
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Post by EarlyBird on Oct 5, 2007 22:22:34 GMT 9.5
The Next day
Helena: (on the phone to her nanny). Does anyone know Spanish? Anyone? (Holds her head and sighs in frustration).
Carol: Thought you had an English nanny now?
Helena: Only on weekends, it was that dam psychiatrists idea. (Hears loud speaking from the phone line, and puts her ear close to listen). Yes Maria I am still here.
Carol: You should hire the English nanny full time. It's obvious you don't know what you're saying when you're trying to talk to her.
Vivienne: She's right you know (walks in from the door and stands beside Carol's desk).
Helena: Right about what? (As if oblivious).
Vivienne: You can't speak Spanish. So why do you have a Spanish nanny?
Helena: I don't know (mutters and sighs in confusion). Yes Maria I am here! (In annoyance). Ok...ok (nods to herself) Em hum. (silence) Bye...bye...bye (gradually putting the phone down after each time she says 'bye').
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