Johnny: Well I thought I was enough of a Valentine for her...ya know...me... wrapped in a big red bow...a rose in my teeth.

Nada: Ughh... Lawrence...I see you've forgotten everything I taught you...you gotta OBEY the laws of romance, brother!! And that means YOU getting on the phone and sending your lady some roses.

Johnny: I can do that off the Internet now...it's actually pretty cool.

Nada: The what?

Johnny: I know, man....I'm about to blow your mind...(pulls open his laptop) W...W....W.....(it's so weird but you don't spell out period...yeah) get me some flowers dot C. O. M. *typed in the search box*

Nada: (looking with real interest) and then what?

Johnny: You click a picture.

Nada: No fuckin' way!

Johnny: Yeah...wild huh.

Nada: I been on the road too long.

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Nada: What's the snake for...

Johnny: waggles his eyebrows

Nada: Ohhh...*claps him on the back* pretty smooth bro... what are you gonna put on the card?

Johnny: I dunno what should I put?

Nada: Tell her you can't wait to see her and bang her into next Tuesday...Chicks dig that stuff...

Johnny: (pauses... considers) Yeah that's perfect!! *writes it on the virtual card for EVERYONE to read*

Nada: She's gonna jump your bones for sure, pal! *high fives*

You KNEW she was here??!!  Johnny!!  You KNEW she was here??  *looks at Robby*  Robby??!!!  When…how long….WHY?!! *shaking uncontrollably*  WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME!!??

Karen:  Calm down girl…breathe…ok?  You gotta breathe for me.

Don’t TOUCH me…NO ONE come near me!

I’m looking between all of them...I don’t know if my synapses are firing on all cylinders all I see in front of me are the words BETRAYAL and FLIGHT.  Quiet nudges of rationalization are tapping at the edges but I’ve almost worked myself up into a frenzy by this point.  She’s standing there staring me down.  Looking at me like she wants me to follow along with her...play her game.  She’s not saying anything but raising a haughty eyebrow in my direction.  I know that look.  I know what it means.  I’m feeling myself giving in.  I look at Robby who’s shaking his head back and forth and Johnny in front of me with his hands up...trying to ward off a strike...he’s known me long enough to expect one to be coming.  How did he fucking know that’s the reason I was in here...I thought it was because I hadn’t been taking my meds for my “roller coaster ride”  How does he know more than I do...do they ALL know??

I’m looking between them all and even at Karen who I thought was on my side.  Did they plan all of this? I just wanted to see them.  Not like this.   Not with her. 

I stand defiant...my chin lifted.  I dared any of them to come at me now.  I just wish they’d all go away and leave me alone.  For all I know even David is in on it...some new kinda “therapy”  HA...funny enough he isn’t out here to witness his former patient lose her shit and put her away for good!

Jenn:  But you were out there just a couple weeks ago, Jimmy.  What’s wrong with the overgrown man-child now? 

Jimmy:  That’s not fair, Hon.  He didn’t sound like himself at all. 

Jenn:  What’s he supposed to sound like?  We have things that are priority here. 

Jimmy:  I just know.  I just know that something is not right with Johnny and we have to stay with him and stay around him until he can shake it.  He’s my friend.  

Jenn:  I know he’s your friend, sigh...I’ve known for many, many years.  You all still have that code you cling so desperately to. 

Jimmy:  (kisses her forehead)  I’ll be back before you know it.  Besides.  I need to get the rust out of the ole engine and I was meaning to take some great shots of Bobby’s land.  It’s not like it’s gonna be all play. (wraps arms around her and holds her close to his chest)  The boys will keep you company and I promise when I get back we’ll have more of a Mother’s day celebration.  You’re the best mother and wife anyone could ever want.  

Jenn:  It’s a good thing I like you.  (looking up at him, smiling)  Go help your friend.  You know I like Johnny too.  Maybe...if he’s not all patched up...you can bring him back here.  We got the room.  

Jimmy:  Yeah...I know...let me just get with the other guys...find out what’s going on and I’ll make sure I tell him he’s got an open invite.  (goes upstairs to pack a bag)  

Tad:  Where you going? 

Jimmy:  I’m gonna be out for a couple of days, son.  Look after your mom for me, will ya?

Tad:  Can I come?  

Jimmy:  Not this time, Champ.  But I’ll tell Uncles Johnny, Tommy and Bobby you said, hey. 

Tad:  Oh you’re gonna see them?!  Bring me something back, Dad...ok??

Jimmy:  You got it, Buddy.  Don’t give your brother a hard time, alright? 

*an hour later*

Jimmy:  (taking one of Jenn’s Mother’s Day flowers out of the basket and smelling it) I’m taking this with me, ok? So I can think about you on my trip.  

Jenn:  Well how about a kiss to help you keep your mind occupied. 

Jimmy:  I wouldn’t refuse it.  (kisses deeply, and starts getting a little touchy-feely)

Jenn:  *purrs* Down, Tiger or I’ll insist that you cancel the weekend.  

Jimmy:  Well that’s just a preview for when I get back...(kisses her forehead, nose and lips once more)

Jenn:  (closes eyes)  I’ll be waiting for you...give my regards to Bobby and Alex and Tommy. 

...You still got one thing that's more important than anything...

Time...You still have time...

Time to do what you want to do...

I'm going on a long trip guys...it's great out on the open road... Take care of each other and remember to give yourselves plenty of time!

You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin

And you want her, and she wants you We want everyone And you want her and she wants you No one, no one, no one ever is to blame You can build a mansion, but you just can't live in it You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win Some break the rules, and let you cut the cost The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost

And you want her, and she wants you We want everyone And you want her and she wants you No one, no one, no one ever is to blame

You can see the summit but you can't reach it It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain

And you want her, and she wants you We want everyone And you want her and she wants you No one, no one, no one ever is to blame