Status: A story oriented between making tough choices in life.
My Backbone
My Backbone (Part Four)
[Scene 38]
(In the kitchen)
LISA - (Making breakfast) Oh hey, Ned!
NED - Lee...Soh!
LISA - Hahaha, breakfast?
NED - (Nods his head) Dei.
LISA - Sit down. I'll give it to you.
(Ned wonders for a while and finally sits)
LISA - (Gives an omelet) Enjoy.
(Ned stares at his meal and tears drip down)
LISA - Ned, Ned, stop. What happened?
(Ned asks for a hug)
LISA - (Hugs him back) Don't worry, I'm always there for you.
(Ned smiles and tears rush down)
MARK - What happened? I heard something happened.
LISA - Tears.
MARK - Ned...what happened?
NED - L-Lee...Soh (gestures a heart towards him).
MARK - Of course, we're family now. Happy right?
(Ned and Mark hug)
[Scene 39]
JAMES - How are you guys hanging in there?
MARK - Doing good.
JAMES - Ned?
MARK - He's very happy to have Lisa around.
JAMES - I'm happy for you, man. It's a major turning point for you both.
MARK - It surely is. As long as Lisa is around, I don't need to worry about what Doctor Paul said.
JAMES - What did he say?
MARK - If Ned isn't satisfied with life, it'll drive him to suicidal thoughts.
JAMES - (Heavy breath relief) Damn, that's harsh.
MARK - I don't see what can make him any upset now. He has me and Lisa now.
JAMES - Nancy?
MARK - I think she's fine to go. Ned can do without her now.
(On the other side)
NANCY - (On the phone) Okay....Okay, yes I'm fine with your decision, Mark. Happy married life!
[Scene 40]
LISA - Mark! Mark!
MARK - Coming....
LISA - I have a surprise for you...
MARK - What is it?
LISA - (Sticks out tickets) Look! I got us cruise tickets! we're going on our honeymoon!
MARK - Woah! Royal Caribbean! how?
LISA - Earnings.
MARK - Oh....
LISA - What?
MARK - I mean, I-I just dismissed Nancy.
LISA - Who? Ned's sitter?
MARK - Yes, let me call to see if she's available (calls) Hello? is Nancy there? oh...oh, okay. Sorry to disturb then, bye! (drops the call) Yes, apparently she's out of town for two weeks.
LISA - Why? where is she off to?
MARK - Minnesota.
LISA - What now?
MARK - By any chance could we book another ticket?
LISA - For Ned? a-are you sure? because um...these tickets are really expensive.
MARK - Come on, Lisa. You know about Ned, he's never been to anything like this. I want him to have the same experience as us.
LISA - Well....alright then.
MARK - Great dear. Trip is um (checks the ticket) this Saturday right? I'll get packing immediately.
LISA - Sure.
[Scene 41]
(Ned is watching Fashion channel with Mark)
NED - Doi! Doi! Doi!
MARK - Yes, yes. That's Manish Malhotra - I think he's Indian.
NED - Hmm....
(phone rings)
MARK - Hello?
DOCTOR - Mark, it's me.
MARK - Oh! doctor, hi, what's up?
DOCTOR - Just checking with you and Ned. How's he doing there?
MARK - Doing fine. He recently developed interest in fashion - it's really helping him with learning about shapes, colours, and all.
DOCTOR - That's good. Be sure you maintain this same pace. By the end of the year, I expect him to have exposure to possibly national geographic - so he gets a sense of the world around him.
MARK - Yes, will do.
DOCTOR - He's liking, Lisa?
MARK - Yes, he warmed up to her very well.
DOCTOR - Good, good. I feel at this rate he won't be any closer to melancholy.
MARK - That's for sure.
DOCTOR - Well then, that's good to hear. Enjoy, and happy married life!
MARK - Thank you, doctor.
[Scene 42]
(Everyone gets on board the cruise)
LISA - Come on, Mark!
MARK - Coming! come in, Ned.
(Ned is amazed by the sea around him)
NED - Wohoho!!
MARK - Beautiful right?
(they get into their cabin)
LISA - Well, we finally made it!
NED - Chakee! Chakee!
MARK - Hehehe....you like it?
NED - (Smiles) Doi! Doi! Doi!
LISA - Hehehe....this, this is going to be a great honeymoon.
MARK - It shall be....
(The family went to have fun on the cruise activities, dining etc)
[Scene 43]
(Night time in the cabin)
MARK - Okay, Ned, get in bed.
NED - (Yawns) Bo Bo.
MARK - We had great fun today, take rest.
(Ned goes asleep)
MARK - (Smiles) Good Night.
LISA - Well....asleep?
MARK - Looks like.
LISA - Well then....(gripping on to Mark's shirt) what do you say, soldier?
MARK - You want to do this right now? I mean-
LISA - Ned is still in this room, fast asleep. (Whispers) Nothing to worry about...
(They both kiss and get on the bed)
NED - (Wakes up) Daboo! Daboo!
(Lisa and Mark direct attention to Ned)
MARK - Ned? Ned, what happened?
NED - B-Boo! (gestures for motion).
MARK - No, that's nothing to worry about. It...It's the cruise ship. We're on water...water. If anything happens, I will tell you, okay?
NED - D-Deh....(falls asleep).
LISA - (Worried) What?
MARK - It's okay, we'll just sleep tonight. Do this stuff another time.
[Scene 44]
(Breakfast buffet at cruise ship)
MARK - Morning, Lisa.
LISA - (Dull) Morning.
MARK - What happened?
LISA - It's nothing, really.
MARK - Is this about last night?
LISA - Well...
NED - Lee...Soh!
LISA - Ned.
NED - (Smiles) Dee..Dee.
MARK - Don't worry, Lisa. We'll find some other time, alright? just be calm.
LISA - If you insist.
MARK - Let's go get us some breakfast.
(they go together to get breakfast. Mark helps Ned get breakfast - Lisa is watching both of them)
MARK - Well then (they all settle at their table) good food they have here.
LISA - Yes, truly good.
NED - (Gets excited over food) Foo...Foo!!!
(nearby passengers take notice)
MARK - Ned, you'll have to quiet down, buddy.
NED - (Stunned) Heh?
MARK - When we outside....voice becomes like (softer tone) this, this, this.
NED - Hmm....(softer tone) Dei? Dei?
MARK - You got it.
LISA - (Carries on eating her scrambled eggs) Well then....Mark. Anything else left to teach?
MARK - I think we're done.
(Captain announcement)
CAPTAIN - A very good morning passengers....this is your captain speaking here. Good news is that Bahamas are just close by. Another 2 to 3 hours or so, and we'll reach the shores. Just a reminder once more, the cruise will take off from the Bahamas at 9:30pm. After this, we'll be heading for the Virgin Islands. Enjoy your trip!
LISA - This will be fun!
[Scene 45]
(They get off in Bahamas and head for the beach)
DRIVER - 20 Dollars.
MARK - Here, thank you very much.
LISA - Mark....it's beautiful.
MARK - I know right. What do you think, Ned?
NED - (Stunned) Wohohoho!! (starts running about the beach)
LISA/MARK - Hehehehe.
LISA - Sounds like someone is excited today.
MARK - This will be fun.
(they all run about the beaches. Enjoying the waters and all)
[Scene 46]
(Mark and Lisa finally settle on the sands)
LISA - I'm having a good time here.
MARK - Same, thanks for arranging this trip.
LISA - Hehehehe.
(they both go to kiss each other)
MARK - W-Where's Ned?
LISA - What?
MARK - (Gets up) Ned! Ned! where are you?!
(Ned is in the waters)
MARK - Oh god.
LISA - Let him have fun in the water, Mark.
MARK - Not that, he's far dragged into the water. It's going to pick him up. Ned! come here!
(Mark runs off the get Ned)
NED - Doi! Doi! (whining).
MARK - Ned, listen, the water is dragging you in. That's not supposed to happen. Play on the sands, the sands are beautiful right? we'll keep an eye on you then. Have fun.
(Ned goes off to play in the sands)
LISA - What was that?
MARK - Looking after, Ned.
LISA - In the middle of a kiss? come on, Mark. You're better than that.
MARK - Better safe then sorry.
LISA - Where were we then?
(they kiss each other)
MARK - Better?
LISA - Much better.
(Pretty soon, the three take a rest on the sands)
[Scene 47]
(Lisa wakes up)
LISA - Mark, Mark, wake up.
MARK - (Wakes up) What's up, dear?
LISA - Need company.
MARK - For?
LISA - N-No reason. Just need some company. Slept well?
MARK - Was a good nap. Yours?
LISA - Good. You know um.....w-we haven't really taken a proper couple's picture together (takes out her phone) Selfie?
MARK - Sure, why not.
(Lisa takes her phone, in Selfie-taking position)
LISA - 3...2...1...
NED - (Wakes up) Dei....
(Lisa takes a snap)
MARK - Wow, what timing that was, Ned. Now it's a family photo.
LISA - (Dull) It sure is.
MARK - What happened, Lisa?
LISA - No, no, nothing. Let it be, let it just be a family photo. I'm sure everyone will like it.
MARK - That's so sweet of you.
LISA - (Sighs) Sure.
(they play frisbee together)
NED - (Confused) Eh?
MARK - Like this, Ned! (makes the gesture) toss it.
NED - Oh...oh!! (flings it far).
MARK - Oh shit (watching the frisbee go)
LISA - Woah, Ned.
(Frisbee gets in the far waters)
MARK - It's been a while, let me get it.
LISA - Mark, please, we can buy a new one. It's cheap here.
(Mark enters the water to swim and get it)
LISA - Well, Ned. What's on your mind?
(Ned heads for the water)
LISA - No, No, Ned. You can't go in there.
NED - Eh?
LISA - It's um....not good for you.
NED - Hmm....
LISA - Tell you what, Ned. Come here, sleep on my lap.
(Ned settles on Lisa's lap)
LISA - Enjoying your trip?
NED - (Smiles) Hehehe.
LISA - Hehehe (stroking his hairs and looking into the horizons).
NED - Lee...Soh?
LISA - Yes, Ned?
(He gestures for "I like you")
LISA - Aw....I-I love you too, Ned. Never forget that, alright?
(Ned hugs Lisa)
LISA - It's fine (she's happy now).
(Mark lands on shore)
MARK - Hey!! I got it!!
LISA - Good!!
NED - Wohohoho!! (goes for Mark).
LISA - Okay then...
[Scene 48]
(At Bahamas Beach Restaurant)
MARK - Oh much time left till we get on board?
LISA - (Checks watch) 3 hours.
MARK - That should be fine.
WAITER - Hello, sir, ma'am. What would you like?
MARK - Um....what do you recommend?
WAITER - Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl, Nassau special.
LISA - Sure, we'll have that. Make it 3.
WAITER - Drinks?
MARK - We'll have two Bahama Mama's. One Apple Juice also.
WAITER - Okay, food will come in 10 minutes.
MARK - Thank you.
LISA - This is good, isn't it?
MARK - Having an early dinner by the beach at Nassau. This day couldn't get any better.
LISA - Well....we'll watch out for that.
(Ned is watching this waves come in and out)
MARK - Watching the waves, Ned?
NED - Ooh....
MARK - Beautiful right?
NED - Hmm.....
WAITER - Your drinks.
MARK - Thank you. Ned? your apple juice.
(Ned is distracted by the waves)
LISA - Let him enjoy that. We'll have our time.
(they both cling glasses)
MARK - Mrs. Samson.
LISA - Mr. Samson.
(they both exchange smiles)
NED - Juicee!!
LISA - Woah....out of nowhere.
MARK - That's Ned.
(Ned drinks his juice, slowly)
[Scene 49]
(After a long cruise trip - they finally come back home)
MARK - Phew....that was a long trip.
LISA - You think?
NED - Doi Doi! Doi!! (gets excited).
MARK - Yes, you're back home.
LISA - He had breakfast right?
MARK - He's just hyped over coming back.
LISA - Ah.
MARK - Well, you can calm down now, Ned.
LISA - I'll go get some refreshments. Turn on the air con, Mark.
MARK - Sure.
(Ned settles down on his sofa)
MARK - Had a good time?
NED - (Nods in excitement) Doi! Doi! Doi!
MARK - Hahaha....me too. I'm sure, Lisa did too.
NED - Lee...Soh!
(Lisa brings in the refreshments - they all settle on the sofa)
LISA - You enjoyed yourself, Ned?
NED - (Smiles) Dei...
LISA - Good, good.
(phone rings)
LISA - I'll get that (on the phone) Oh...Hi dad! how are you? we're doing fine.....vacation was awesome, we all had a great time.....yes....okay...oh....y-you mean tomorrow? well....alright then....sure, bye! (drops the call) my family's coming over for dinner tomorrow!
MARK - Wait, I though you said-
LISA - My dad, and my cousins have come from overseas for a visit. They're coming!
MARK - Oh wow...that's nice. They attended our wedding right? And gave us that new clock?
LISA - Yes it's them!
MARK - Ah yes, I remember, I remember them very well.
NED - Doi Dei?
MARK - Lisa's family....they coming tomorrow for foo foo.
NED - Wah?
MARK - (Gestures along) Lisa's.....family, you know, like us. They coming.....for foo foo....tomorrow.
NED - Ohohoho!!
MARK - Looks like someone's excited already.
LISA - This is big, they haven't visited us ever. Only for the wedding they came over.
MARK - Where are they from?
LISA - Toronto.
MARK - That's just north of the country. So they're like coming back and forth?
LISA - I guess they had so much time in their hands.
MARK - I see.
LISA - But that's not important. We need to go shopping and buy stuff for their arrival. Should we go Mexican cuisine? I was thinking maybe Italian too.
MARK - Slow down, slow down. We'll see what we can do at the stores. Just buy anything you see, and we'll see what to do afterwards.
LISA - It's been a long day you know. We'll go in the evening, what do you say?
MARK - Yes sure.
(In the kitchen)
LISA - (Making breakfast) Oh hey, Ned!
NED - Lee...Soh!
LISA - Hahaha, breakfast?
NED - (Nods his head) Dei.
LISA - Sit down. I'll give it to you.
(Ned wonders for a while and finally sits)
LISA - (Gives an omelet) Enjoy.
(Ned stares at his meal and tears drip down)
LISA - Ned, Ned, stop. What happened?
(Ned asks for a hug)
LISA - (Hugs him back) Don't worry, I'm always there for you.
(Ned smiles and tears rush down)
MARK - What happened? I heard something happened.
LISA - Tears.
MARK - Ned...what happened?
NED - L-Lee...Soh (gestures a heart towards him).
MARK - Of course, we're family now. Happy right?
(Ned and Mark hug)
[Scene 39]
JAMES - How are you guys hanging in there?
MARK - Doing good.
JAMES - Ned?
MARK - He's very happy to have Lisa around.
JAMES - I'm happy for you, man. It's a major turning point for you both.
MARK - It surely is. As long as Lisa is around, I don't need to worry about what Doctor Paul said.
JAMES - What did he say?
MARK - If Ned isn't satisfied with life, it'll drive him to suicidal thoughts.
JAMES - (Heavy breath relief) Damn, that's harsh.
MARK - I don't see what can make him any upset now. He has me and Lisa now.
JAMES - Nancy?
MARK - I think she's fine to go. Ned can do without her now.
(On the other side)
NANCY - (On the phone) Okay....Okay, yes I'm fine with your decision, Mark. Happy married life!
[Scene 40]
LISA - Mark! Mark!
MARK - Coming....
LISA - I have a surprise for you...
MARK - What is it?
LISA - (Sticks out tickets) Look! I got us cruise tickets! we're going on our honeymoon!
MARK - Woah! Royal Caribbean! how?
LISA - Earnings.
MARK - Oh....
LISA - What?
MARK - I mean, I-I just dismissed Nancy.
LISA - Who? Ned's sitter?
MARK - Yes, let me call to see if she's available (calls) Hello? is Nancy there? oh...oh, okay. Sorry to disturb then, bye! (drops the call) Yes, apparently she's out of town for two weeks.
LISA - Why? where is she off to?
MARK - Minnesota.
LISA - What now?
MARK - By any chance could we book another ticket?
LISA - For Ned? a-are you sure? because um...these tickets are really expensive.
MARK - Come on, Lisa. You know about Ned, he's never been to anything like this. I want him to have the same experience as us.
LISA - Well....alright then.
MARK - Great dear. Trip is um (checks the ticket) this Saturday right? I'll get packing immediately.
LISA - Sure.
[Scene 41]
(Ned is watching Fashion channel with Mark)
NED - Doi! Doi! Doi!
MARK - Yes, yes. That's Manish Malhotra - I think he's Indian.
NED - Hmm....
(phone rings)
MARK - Hello?
DOCTOR - Mark, it's me.
MARK - Oh! doctor, hi, what's up?
DOCTOR - Just checking with you and Ned. How's he doing there?
MARK - Doing fine. He recently developed interest in fashion - it's really helping him with learning about shapes, colours, and all.
DOCTOR - That's good. Be sure you maintain this same pace. By the end of the year, I expect him to have exposure to possibly national geographic - so he gets a sense of the world around him.
MARK - Yes, will do.
DOCTOR - He's liking, Lisa?
MARK - Yes, he warmed up to her very well.
DOCTOR - Good, good. I feel at this rate he won't be any closer to melancholy.
MARK - That's for sure.
DOCTOR - Well then, that's good to hear. Enjoy, and happy married life!
MARK - Thank you, doctor.
[Scene 42]
(Everyone gets on board the cruise)
LISA - Come on, Mark!
MARK - Coming! come in, Ned.
(Ned is amazed by the sea around him)
NED - Wohoho!!
MARK - Beautiful right?
(they get into their cabin)
LISA - Well, we finally made it!
NED - Chakee! Chakee!
MARK - Hehehe....you like it?
NED - (Smiles) Doi! Doi! Doi!
LISA - Hehehe....this, this is going to be a great honeymoon.
MARK - It shall be....
(The family went to have fun on the cruise activities, dining etc)
[Scene 43]
(Night time in the cabin)
MARK - Okay, Ned, get in bed.
NED - (Yawns) Bo Bo.
MARK - We had great fun today, take rest.
(Ned goes asleep)
MARK - (Smiles) Good Night.
LISA - Well....asleep?
MARK - Looks like.
LISA - Well then....(gripping on to Mark's shirt) what do you say, soldier?
MARK - You want to do this right now? I mean-
LISA - Ned is still in this room, fast asleep. (Whispers) Nothing to worry about...
(They both kiss and get on the bed)
NED - (Wakes up) Daboo! Daboo!
(Lisa and Mark direct attention to Ned)
MARK - Ned? Ned, what happened?
NED - B-Boo! (gestures for motion).
MARK - No, that's nothing to worry about. It...It's the cruise ship. We're on water...water. If anything happens, I will tell you, okay?
NED - D-Deh....(falls asleep).
LISA - (Worried) What?
MARK - It's okay, we'll just sleep tonight. Do this stuff another time.
[Scene 44]
(Breakfast buffet at cruise ship)
MARK - Morning, Lisa.
LISA - (Dull) Morning.
MARK - What happened?
LISA - It's nothing, really.
MARK - Is this about last night?
LISA - Well...
NED - Lee...Soh!
LISA - Ned.
NED - (Smiles) Dee..Dee.
MARK - Don't worry, Lisa. We'll find some other time, alright? just be calm.
LISA - If you insist.
MARK - Let's go get us some breakfast.
(they go together to get breakfast. Mark helps Ned get breakfast - Lisa is watching both of them)
MARK - Well then (they all settle at their table) good food they have here.
LISA - Yes, truly good.
NED - (Gets excited over food) Foo...Foo!!!
(nearby passengers take notice)
MARK - Ned, you'll have to quiet down, buddy.
NED - (Stunned) Heh?
MARK - When we outside....voice becomes like (softer tone) this, this, this.
NED - Hmm....(softer tone) Dei? Dei?
MARK - You got it.
LISA - (Carries on eating her scrambled eggs) Well then....Mark. Anything else left to teach?
MARK - I think we're done.
(Captain announcement)
CAPTAIN - A very good morning passengers....this is your captain speaking here. Good news is that Bahamas are just close by. Another 2 to 3 hours or so, and we'll reach the shores. Just a reminder once more, the cruise will take off from the Bahamas at 9:30pm. After this, we'll be heading for the Virgin Islands. Enjoy your trip!
LISA - This will be fun!
[Scene 45]
(They get off in Bahamas and head for the beach)
DRIVER - 20 Dollars.
MARK - Here, thank you very much.
LISA - Mark....it's beautiful.
MARK - I know right. What do you think, Ned?
NED - (Stunned) Wohohoho!! (starts running about the beach)
LISA/MARK - Hehehehe.
LISA - Sounds like someone is excited today.
MARK - This will be fun.
(they all run about the beaches. Enjoying the waters and all)
[Scene 46]
(Mark and Lisa finally settle on the sands)
LISA - I'm having a good time here.
MARK - Same, thanks for arranging this trip.
LISA - Hehehehe.
(they both go to kiss each other)
MARK - W-Where's Ned?
LISA - What?
MARK - (Gets up) Ned! Ned! where are you?!
(Ned is in the waters)
MARK - Oh god.
LISA - Let him have fun in the water, Mark.
MARK - Not that, he's far dragged into the water. It's going to pick him up. Ned! come here!
(Mark runs off the get Ned)
NED - Doi! Doi! (whining).
MARK - Ned, listen, the water is dragging you in. That's not supposed to happen. Play on the sands, the sands are beautiful right? we'll keep an eye on you then. Have fun.
(Ned goes off to play in the sands)
LISA - What was that?
MARK - Looking after, Ned.
LISA - In the middle of a kiss? come on, Mark. You're better than that.
MARK - Better safe then sorry.
LISA - Where were we then?
(they kiss each other)
MARK - Better?
LISA - Much better.
(Pretty soon, the three take a rest on the sands)
[Scene 47]
(Lisa wakes up)
LISA - Mark, Mark, wake up.
MARK - (Wakes up) What's up, dear?
LISA - Need company.
MARK - For?
LISA - N-No reason. Just need some company. Slept well?
MARK - Was a good nap. Yours?
LISA - Good. You know um.....w-we haven't really taken a proper couple's picture together (takes out her phone) Selfie?
MARK - Sure, why not.
(Lisa takes her phone, in Selfie-taking position)
LISA - 3...2...1...
NED - (Wakes up) Dei....
(Lisa takes a snap)
MARK - Wow, what timing that was, Ned. Now it's a family photo.
LISA - (Dull) It sure is.
MARK - What happened, Lisa?
LISA - No, no, nothing. Let it be, let it just be a family photo. I'm sure everyone will like it.
MARK - That's so sweet of you.
LISA - (Sighs) Sure.
(they play frisbee together)
NED - (Confused) Eh?
MARK - Like this, Ned! (makes the gesture) toss it.
NED - Oh...oh!! (flings it far).
MARK - Oh shit (watching the frisbee go)
LISA - Woah, Ned.
(Frisbee gets in the far waters)
MARK - It's been a while, let me get it.
LISA - Mark, please, we can buy a new one. It's cheap here.
(Mark enters the water to swim and get it)
LISA - Well, Ned. What's on your mind?
(Ned heads for the water)
LISA - No, No, Ned. You can't go in there.
NED - Eh?
LISA - It's um....not good for you.
NED - Hmm....
LISA - Tell you what, Ned. Come here, sleep on my lap.
(Ned settles on Lisa's lap)
LISA - Enjoying your trip?
NED - (Smiles) Hehehe.
LISA - Hehehe (stroking his hairs and looking into the horizons).
NED - Lee...Soh?
LISA - Yes, Ned?
(He gestures for "I like you")
LISA - Aw....I-I love you too, Ned. Never forget that, alright?
(Ned hugs Lisa)
LISA - It's fine (she's happy now).
(Mark lands on shore)
MARK - Hey!! I got it!!
LISA - Good!!
NED - Wohohoho!! (goes for Mark).
LISA - Okay then...
[Scene 48]
(At Bahamas Beach Restaurant)
MARK - Oh much time left till we get on board?
LISA - (Checks watch) 3 hours.
MARK - That should be fine.
WAITER - Hello, sir, ma'am. What would you like?
MARK - Um....what do you recommend?
WAITER - Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl, Nassau special.
LISA - Sure, we'll have that. Make it 3.
WAITER - Drinks?
MARK - We'll have two Bahama Mama's. One Apple Juice also.
WAITER - Okay, food will come in 10 minutes.
MARK - Thank you.
LISA - This is good, isn't it?
MARK - Having an early dinner by the beach at Nassau. This day couldn't get any better.
LISA - Well....we'll watch out for that.
(Ned is watching this waves come in and out)
MARK - Watching the waves, Ned?
NED - Ooh....
MARK - Beautiful right?
NED - Hmm.....
WAITER - Your drinks.
MARK - Thank you. Ned? your apple juice.
(Ned is distracted by the waves)
LISA - Let him enjoy that. We'll have our time.
(they both cling glasses)
MARK - Mrs. Samson.
LISA - Mr. Samson.
(they both exchange smiles)
NED - Juicee!!
LISA - Woah....out of nowhere.
MARK - That's Ned.
(Ned drinks his juice, slowly)
[Scene 49]
(After a long cruise trip - they finally come back home)
MARK - Phew....that was a long trip.
LISA - You think?
NED - Doi Doi! Doi!! (gets excited).
MARK - Yes, you're back home.
LISA - He had breakfast right?
MARK - He's just hyped over coming back.
LISA - Ah.
MARK - Well, you can calm down now, Ned.
LISA - I'll go get some refreshments. Turn on the air con, Mark.
MARK - Sure.
(Ned settles down on his sofa)
MARK - Had a good time?
NED - (Nods in excitement) Doi! Doi! Doi!
MARK - Hahaha....me too. I'm sure, Lisa did too.
NED - Lee...Soh!
(Lisa brings in the refreshments - they all settle on the sofa)
LISA - You enjoyed yourself, Ned?
NED - (Smiles) Dei...
LISA - Good, good.
(phone rings)
LISA - I'll get that (on the phone) Oh...Hi dad! how are you? we're doing fine.....vacation was awesome, we all had a great time.....yes....okay...oh....y-you mean tomorrow? well....alright then....sure, bye! (drops the call) my family's coming over for dinner tomorrow!
MARK - Wait, I though you said-
LISA - My dad, and my cousins have come from overseas for a visit. They're coming!
MARK - Oh wow...that's nice. They attended our wedding right? And gave us that new clock?
LISA - Yes it's them!
MARK - Ah yes, I remember, I remember them very well.
NED - Doi Dei?
MARK - Lisa's family....they coming tomorrow for foo foo.
NED - Wah?
MARK - (Gestures along) Lisa's.....family, you know, like us. They coming.....for foo foo....tomorrow.
NED - Ohohoho!!
MARK - Looks like someone's excited already.
LISA - This is big, they haven't visited us ever. Only for the wedding they came over.
MARK - Where are they from?
LISA - Toronto.
MARK - That's just north of the country. So they're like coming back and forth?
LISA - I guess they had so much time in their hands.
MARK - I see.
LISA - But that's not important. We need to go shopping and buy stuff for their arrival. Should we go Mexican cuisine? I was thinking maybe Italian too.
MARK - Slow down, slow down. We'll see what we can do at the stores. Just buy anything you see, and we'll see what to do afterwards.
LISA - It's been a long day you know. We'll go in the evening, what do you say?
MARK - Yes sure.
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Looks like Lisa and Mark are happily married - new surprises are there in store for them.