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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 5, 2019 17:39:34 GMT -8
"...But Driveshaft set out to conquer the world, and I was left out of the limelight. Not that the 'universal dream' was the life I wanted to be involved with, anyways."
Hurley noticed the sadness that crept into Linda's voice and fell like a shadow across her face. He was all too familiar with the downside of fame and fortune and getting what you thought you'd always wanted. And the way a realized dream could then rip a family apart. But now Charlie and Linda had loads of time to talk it out.
"What do we have here ... Think anyone would fancy some put-put?"
"The ultimate in time-wasting activities," Hurley agreed, with a slightly awed nod as he observed the golf clubs. "And one that American's are totally superior to everyone else in. We just need, like, a windmill and some of those orange rectangles to outline the holes."
Or maybe just the holes. Really, golf would be the least labor-intensive of any proposed sport. They would just need to find golf balls, a flagstick, maybe a place for a cool drink between the 9th and 10th holes. "Actually, it could work," he offered hesitantly. "I mean, yeah, we don't have carts or super-rich dudes in ugly pants, but if we look around maybe we could find some open green space for a couple of fairways."
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Post by Ariel on Jun 8, 2019 16:54:41 GMT -8
"Actually, it could work," "I mean, yeah, we don't have carts or super-rich dudes in ugly pants, but if we look around maybe we could find some open green space for a couple of fairways."
A warm smile developed on Linda's face by Hurley's words. The thought of finding somewhat normalcy in something as simple as golf in their stranded lives would make her feel somewhat human again, and this made her happy as a clam. "I actually think I heard Charlie speak of some rolling hills of green not too far from here," Linda grinned at Hurley as she placed the club down. Brushing her hands together, she walked towards him in high spirits, "Well, what do ya say? Let's go find our golf course...and you never know, with the crazy things that I've heard some of the other see, we might just find a rich dude in ugly pants to top the cake. Anything's possible!" Linda chuckled lightly, shrugging her shoulders. They could all use a slice of happiness to take the doubt away, what did they have to lose at this point after all?
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 10, 2019 9:44:08 GMT -8
"I actually think I heard Charlie speak of some rolling hills of green not too far from here. Well, what do ya say? Let's go find our golf course...and you never know, with the crazy things that I've heard some of the other see, we might just find a rich dude in ugly pants to top the cake. Anything's possible!"
"Oh, good, another field trip into the unknown," Hurley remarked without enthusiasm, as he followed her lead and got to his feet. "Optimism must run in the family." He picked up a backpack and placed a few full water bottles within it, unsure how long they would be looking but definitely not staying out past dark. "Ladies first," he advised, "in case we run into a polar bear or something."
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Post by Ariel on Jul 1, 2019 9:26:56 GMT -8
"Optimism must run in the family."
Linda raised her eyebrows as the corners of her mouth formed an awkward grin in response to Hurley's comment as she followed suit and grabbed a backpack and some water for the mini trek ahead. Up until this point, Linda had been perceived as a glass half empty kind of girl, so what had gotten into her in this moment was beyond her. Perhaps she was desperate for a distraction, or maybe it was the mystical island air. Though she remained silent as she kept her comments to herself, swinging the pack over her shoulder and turning to Hurley.
"Ladies first," "in case we run into a polar bear or something."
"I feel bad for the polar bear that ever crosses me," Linda winked at Hurley as she passed him, leading the two of them into the jungle.
*** Linda and Hurley exit ***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 3, 2019 21:05:33 GMT -8
Late morning and the rest of the day passes.
It is now late evening. Most people have already settled down for the night.
The crew from the main survivors who trekked out to the cockpit decided to camp there until morning and a group of Others is descending upon the Tailies' camp.
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Post by Ariel on Oct 4, 2019 22:44:14 GMT -8
Linda fought with everything in her being to attempt to make it back down to the beach camp that night. However, the hike she went on with Hurley wiped every muscle in her body with exhaustion. Charlie had been thrilled to learn that she was too tired to travel down to the beach, yet she wasn't planning on overstaying. It would be just one night. Though, she wouldn't dare to admit that the acoustic strumming of Charlie playing his guitar was rather soothing to the eardrums as she began to doze off for the night.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Nov 8, 2019 18:24:56 GMT -8
As everyone seemed to be settling into sleep, Hurley approached Jack who seemed to be taking the hundredth inventory of his makeshift medical clinic. "Hey, so I ran into Locke and Ethan outside," he advised. "Said they found some tracks for a rabbit or some kind o' rodent. Hopin' to mix up the island menu. Everything good back at the beach?" he inquired.
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Post by Ariel on Nov 10, 2019 19:30:49 GMT -8
Jack counted the bandage rolls by hand, placing one after another back into the bag which they belonged to. They were doing okay for medical supplies, yet he couldn't help but to worry about the day where they would begin to run out. He hoped it wouldn't have to come to that. Jack also worried about Kate, Gwen and the rest of the group that decided to venture out into the jungle today with another idea in mind that might get them rescued. He knew very well that they had to take every chance they got, but he couldn't help but to worry about them. The regretful thought that maybe he should have gone with them loomed over him, yet he knew that the rest of the survivors needed him now more than ever.
"Hey, so I ran into Locke and Ethan outside," "Said they found some tracks for a rabbit or some kind o' rodent. Hopin' to mix up the island menu."
Jack peered up from where he crouched as Hurley approached, "Good," Jack nodded his head, pleased to hear that someone was making a dent somewhere in their course of survival, "Everything counts at this point."
"Everything good back at the beach?"
Jack stood upright from where he was crouching by the medical supplies as he faced Hurley, "Well let's see...other than resources seeming to slowly deplete down at the beach camp, it seems as if everyone's recovered from the incident two days ago," Jack caught Hurley up to speed on the ongoings of the latest island news before his demeanor turned slightly displeased, "...A group decided to head into the jungle, apparently they've got an idea that might help get us out of here. Kate went with them." Jack admitted, still tinged with disappointment that she went off with them. Jack convinced himself that he disapproved because it was too dangerous, but really he couldn't help but to feel excluded and itching to know if they're doing alright.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Nov 11, 2019 16:29:37 GMT -8
"...A group decided to head into the jungle, apparently they've got an idea that might help get us out of here. Kate went with them."
"Well, new ideas are good, right?" Hurley enthused, even if Jack seemed skeptical. "And they'll be safe with Kate. She's like a cat with nine lives. She can handle herself out there." He took a seat on the rocks and casually wound and unwound a length of gauze around his fingers. "Dude, counting and re-counting every bandage isn't bring them back any faster. Me and Linda were just talking about how everyone could use a distraction. What did you do when you weren't doing surgeries?" Hurley inquired of the doctor.
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Post by Ariel on Nov 11, 2019 18:17:12 GMT -8
"And they'll be safe with Kate. She's like a cat with nine lives. She can handle herself out there."
"Yeah,sure...," Jack knew Hurley was only trying to make him feel better, but he was stubborn. Knowing what's out there and the hundred possible scenarios that could go wrong for them, Jack felt that tonight was going to be another restless one. He peered down at the wrap in his hands and toyed with the loose wrapping before throwing it in the bag on the ground.
"Dude, counting and re-counting every bandage isn't bring them back any faster. Me and Linda were just talking about how everyone could use a distraction. What did you do when you weren't doing surgeries?"
Jack looked up at Hurley, frowning in his emotional frustration. He obviously knew it wouldn't bring them back faster, but maybe if he kept busy then it would make the time go by. Realizing Hurley was right, he pursed his frowning lips and nodded in agreement that a distraction was needed - and not just for himself but for everyone. "Uh...,travel, catch a Red Sox game, drink whisky...," Jack peered down at the cave floor and chuckled bashfully as he feeling rather silly, "...But I guess none of that matters now. Since there's no bars around to watch a game and have a drink, what do you suggest we do to distract ourselves?"
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Nov 16, 2019 15:52:01 GMT -8
"Uh...,travel, catch a Red Sox game, drink whisky...But I guess none of that matters now. Since there's no bars around to watch a game and have a drink, what do you suggest we do to distract ourselves?"
"Well, Linda and I have been going through the luggage," Hurley replied. "Seeing if we could find like games, sports stuff. We got some ideas." He gave the doctor an enigmatic grin, not ready to reveal their secret endeavor just yet. "Sounds pretty boring, man. It's a shame Gwen banned you from her future island bar for being a Red Sox fan -- no sports and no whisky. So you weren't like yachting, or eating lunch at country clubs? You didn't have family? Wife, kids?"
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Post by Ariel on Nov 23, 2019 10:04:14 GMT -8
"...So you weren't like yachting, or eating lunch at country clubs? You didn't have family? Wife, kids?"
Jack chuckled at Hurley's stereotypical assumption of the comfortable life he must have lived, being a surgeon in L.A. Yet his life had been far from luxurious, as he never stopped to smell the roses along the ways of his success. There had been always someone to fix, yet he could never fix his own problems. Jack had lost a lot during this past while, and regretful thoughts of how his relationships could have gone differently nagged on his heart during the quiet moments. Yet, he always kept himself busy, drowning out the noise of his past mistakes.
"No, my life never slowed down long enough to enjoy the little things...or big things if we're talking about yachts," Jack let Hurley in on his personal life for just an inkling of a moment before flipping the conversation around, "What about you? Y'know...I wasn't sure if I should say anything, but I've been getting the feeling that I've seen you somewhere before all this. Ever had a spinal injury?" Jack grinned as he bent down to zip up the bag of medical supplies.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Nov 28, 2019 16:38:34 GMT -8
"What about you? Y'know...I wasn't sure if I should say anything, but I've been getting the feeling that I've seen you somewhere before all this. Ever had a spinal injury?"
"Naw, dude!" Hurley replied, chuckling and shaking his head. "You know how I am with blood. I stay as far away from hospitals as I can." The lottery win had given him a measure of celebrity, before it gave him a mountain of misery and catastrophes, so Hurley's best guess was that Jack might have seen him on the local news. There weren't many other ways in which the paths of a well-respected spinal surgeon and a fast food cashier would have met. And he doubted the psychiatric institution was on the doctor's rotation.
"But I mighta' taken your order at Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack. Number 4 combo with extra honey mustard and a Diet Coke, right?" he offered, pointing a finger with a quizzical look.
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Post by Ariel on Dec 2, 2019 10:21:43 GMT -8
"But I mighta' taken your order at Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack. Number 4 combo with extra honey mustard and a Diet Coke, right?"
"Close," Nodding his grinning chin, Jack's forehead scrunched slightly as his eyebrows raised in slight surprise at Hurley's guess. Although Jack didn't frequent fast food very often, Mr. Cluck's was every American's guilty pleasure, and Jack would have been lying if he had said that he didn't enjoy indulging every now and then, "I'm more of a sweet plum sauce kind'a guy," Jack tossed the medical supplies back to the side of the makeshift medical center before taking a couple steps forward to Hulrey, "You should get some rest, Hurley," Jack gently suggested, lightly clapping Hurley's shoulder before excusing himself towards a blanket he had set up earlier. His eyes flickered to the bushes for a moment, thinking he saw some movement. Convincing himself it was the shadow from the fire dancing about the bushes, he heaved a sigh before settling himself down to try and rest.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 7, 2019 17:20:54 GMT -8
"You should get some rest, Hurley."
"Sure thing, Doc," Hurley agreed. As Jack turned in for the night, Hurley decided to do the same, making his way to his own sleeping bag. After all, tomorrow would be a busy day for him and Linda. And hopefully the morning would bring the safe return of Kate and the others who had gone out into the jungle. He placed the headphones from his CD player over his ears and laid his head down, draining just a little more life from its batteries.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 14, 2019 19:22:10 GMT -8
*** Gwen, Kate, Gabe, and Spencer enter from the Cockpit Trek ***
None of them had slept especially well, likely their imaginations running wild at the thought of what was hiding in the darkness just beyond the firelight. So when the sun rose, the group was ready to pack up their makeshift camp and head back to the beach. But since they had secured some medical supplies from the cockpit wreckage, Gwen suggested a stop at the caves along the way.
As expected, Jack was already busily at work at his cave clinic. "Morning, Jack," Gwen began. "The wanderers have returned. We were able to find a few more supplies. I just hope it helps." She unzipped her backpack and began removing items and placing them on the table.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Dec 15, 2019 13:11:25 GMT -8
The moment they broke through the clearing to the caves, her eyes automatically searched for Jack. Kate had promised him that upon their return, the first thing she'd do would be to find him and fill him in. Find him part of her promise, check. Though she grudgingly admitted it wasn't only because of that promise. It had become an automatic reflex to always be looking for him.
It bothered her that she did that. Why couldn't she stick with her resolve to always keep to herself and not get attached? And so when Gwen broke off to head for Jack, Kate felt a mix of relief and disappointment. The second part of her promise was being fulfilled in a way. She knew Gwen would fill him in. So she quickly filled her backpack with water bottles at the ready and lingered only long enough to make eye contact with Jack across the distance and indicated 'promise fulfilled' with a grin and little wave.
"I'm heading back to the beach," she said to Gabe and Spencer. She then quickly did what she was best at and ran away from her problems.
***Kate exits F3 - Mid-Jungle Area***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 15, 2019 17:12:40 GMT -8
"I'm heading back to the beach."
Gabe nodded in assent. "Okay, I'll hang back here with Gwen, we'll be right behind you." He then clapped a hand on Spencer's shoulder in a gesture of sendoff. "Go make that thingamajig work, flyboy," he instructed, before heading to the waterfall to refill his own bottles.
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Post by Ariel on Dec 15, 2019 22:35:38 GMT -8
"...Apply a dime sized dollop - just a dime sized - twice daily. The hydrocortisone will help with the itching and clear up the irritation around the skin of your fingers in no time," Crouched where a woman named Sandra sat in the medic area he created, Jack handed her the tiny tube of cream. He had been bombarded with questions and exams the moment he woke up, but to Jack it was just as if it was another regular day at the office.
"But why would this happen? I've never had eczema or anything like this before."
Jack's body language was rather relaxed as he smiled at her empathetically, "There could be multiple reasons - your body could be reacting to an allergy, change in environment, stress - " Jack placed a hand on Sandra's shoulder, "But you have nothing to worry about. Start the hydrocortisone immediately for instant relief, and try to find a way to decompress from your stress. Find a distraction." Jack suggested kindly before the woman nodded at the orders and made her exit.
"Morning, Jack,"
Standing upright from where he had been crouching, Jack spun around at the familiar voice and when he realized that the voice was coming from Gwen, he couldn't help but to spread a warm grin across his face. "Gwen, glad you - and the rest of the group made it back safe," A hint of relief was evident in Jack's tone as he walked towards Gwen, happy to see her before remembering how he had treated her the last time they saw each other. He peered around to see the others that returned with her, Kate included. But it didn't look like she was here to stay. Jack decided he would catch up with her later, he couldn't possibly blow Gwen off again.
"The wanderers have returned. We were able to find a few more supplies. I just hope it helps."
"That's great! Thanks," Jack shed some gratefulness, as the discovery of more supplies was an absolute blessing in these times. His voiced trailed off at the end of his expression of gratitude, "Gwen, listen...," Jack peered down sheepishly at the shuffling of his shoes in the earthly floor for a moment before looking up at Gwen apologetically, "...I'm sorry for how I left things the other night. There's no excuse - I made an ass of myself with someone I was having a great time with."
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"Gwen, listen ... I'm sorry for how I left things the other night. There's no excuse - I made an ass of myself with someone I was having a great time with."
It took a beat for Gwen to realize that Jack was referring to her, and their fireside chat over a fish dinner. And though she was relieved to see that dimpled smile and relaxed manner, it was the expression of contrition that really threw her. To be faced with such a caring and decent man, who had just been looking in the direction of a now-absent Kate. So there was nothing for the current situation but to reply in a sarcastic self-deprecating manner. Which Sebastian would totally understand, wherever he was.
"Psh, handsome doctors run from dates with me all the time. That's a typical Tuesday night for me," she said, waving a hand dismissively before going back to her unpacking and trying to place like supplies with like. "Jack, really, it's fine. You're a busy man -- places to go, people to see. At least you didn't charge me a co-pay just to speak with you."
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Post by Ariel on Jan 6, 2020 10:09:17 GMT -8
"Jack, really, it's fine. You're a busy man -- places to go, people to see. At least you didn't charge me a co-pay just to speak with you."
Jack's lips pressed firmly against one another in a grin of graciousness towards Gwen. After the way he treated her, she didn't have to forgive him and he wouldn't have blamed her. Jack had a feeling that by this point, her shred of compassion in his direction wasn't because she was their flight attendant. The plane had hit ground, and she was off duty. Whatever the survivors did before, the responsibilities they once had were now cast aside and their fight for survival began to peel each of their layers away to reveal their true colors as humans. Gwen was simply showing hers.
"I'll make it up to you, and that's a promise," Jack nodded in Gwen's direction before his gaze panned the scene of the cave camp and sighed, "I just wish there was more of me to go around for all of these people."
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jan 7, 2020 16:09:05 GMT -8
"I'll make it up to you, and that's a promise. I just wish there was more of me to go around for all of these people."
"Hmm, in that case, let me think about the most expensive restaurant in LA that I've always wanted to go to," Gwen mused, looking away with a laugh as she busied herself with organizing the supplies. She figured Jack was just being nice, so she had no intention of actually holding him to his promise. After all, once they were rescued and returned to their normal lives, would there be any reason for them to see each other again? They were just strangers on a plane, doing what they could to survive. And the sooner she could get back to being a workaholic with constant travel and not staying in one place with one person for too long, the better.
"Jack, maybe I could help you...?" she found herself saying, albeit hesitantly. She wasn't a nurse, she knew nothing of medical procedures, but it was clear that he needed some kind of support. "I mean, I'm not really trained or anything, but I'm a quick study."
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"Jack, maybe I could help you...?""I mean, I'm not really trained or anything, but I'm a quick study."
Jack looked to Gwen as she spoke, thinking about her proposition very carefully. All the survivors adored Gwen and her empathetic nature, so Jack felt that he could trust her to care for the others alongside him. Though, the last thing he wanted to do was to put her in any sort of compromising situations if any health conditions took a turn for the worst out here - yet it wasn't like she was offering to scrub in for the operating room. Just a few band-aids here and there - and then it dawned on him. He looked up at Gwen with an expression as if a light bulb just went off in his head.
"Not trained thoroughly in medicine, no. But I know that flight attendants are certified in First Aid," Jack had been so busy taking on every medical case by himself, that the thought of extending his hand in need towards someone else who had some sort of medical emergency training never dawned on him until it had been offered, "And I can't think of anyone better for the job. Everyone loves you, Gwen, and I...," Jack stopped his excited rambling before he got ahead of himself and collected himself as he smiled and nodded, "...I think this arrangement is going to work out well. Welcome to the team."
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jan 18, 2020 18:18:04 GMT -8
"Not trained thoroughly in medicine, no. But I know that flight attendants are certified in First Aid. And I can't think of anyone better for the job. Everyone loves you, Gwen, and I ... I think this arrangement is going to work out well. Welcome to the team."
"Uh, yeah, I'm...I'm happy to help," Gwen agreed, returning his smile with one of her own. She felt completely ill-equipped for the job but him having that sort of faith in her, reinforced her desire to be there for him. It was just a temporary arrangement, anyway. "Let me hand off these supplies to Gabe, and I'll be at your service," she said, removing the rest of the medical supplies from her backpack and then rezipping it closed.
She crossed the cave to where Gabe was refilling water bottles at the waterfall. "Hey, do you mind taking this on to the beach for me?" Gwen asked, handing over the bag. "I'm gonna' stay here and help Jack for a while."
"Okaaay," Gabe agreed, leaning back and looking past her shoulder to where Jack stood. "But I feel like Sayid should know that you're playing 'doctor' with the doctor." The glare he received made him retract his statement and hold both hands up in repentance. "Sorry, joke. Don't go all disappointed schoolmarm on me. You okay to get back on your own?"
"Yeah, I'll head out before sundown. There'll probably be some others heading there as well."
"Fine, just be careful."
"You, too. Thank you," she said, as he screwed the caps back on the water bottles and gathered the bags to hit the road again. He gave a quick wave to the doctor before disappearing into the sunlight beyond the cave's entrance. "So, Dr. Shephard," Gwen began, with a quick inhale before placing herself at his side, "where do we start?"
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Post by Ariel on Jan 24, 2020 21:50:49 GMT -8
"So, Dr. Shephard," "where do we start?"
"Well," Jack started as he bent over and began to load the bag with meds and supplies, "We're gonna take a little trip down to the beach where our first patient of the day awaits for his daily dose of antibiotics," Their first patient of the day meaning Sawyer, the bad boy himself. The doctor wasn't necessarily thrilled about this daily arrangement, however, he didn't particularly trust Sawyer with taking his required medication dosages and no one else was going to die on Jack's watch.
"Ready?" Jack stood upright and faced Gwen, fastening a strap over his shoulder and staggering slightly to support the weight of the loaded bag.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jan 25, 2020 17:05:16 GMT -8
"Well, we're gonna take a little trip down to the beach where our first patient of the day awaits for his daily dose of antibiotics."
Gwen's curiosity was piqued as she observed his preparations. She did a mental inventory of everyone at the beach and their respective health status. Linda's and Heidi's injuries hadn't been severe enough to require medication, and Jasmine's wound was already healing. Besides, Jack had said 'his daily dose.'
"Ready?"
"Yes, but you know I can carry some of the supplies," she chided, seeing his ever-so-slight struggle with the weight of the bag. "I actually feel a bit guilty now for asking Gabe to take my bag down to the beach," she confided with a frown. "But I'll get over it. Lead on, doctor."
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Post by Ariel on Jan 26, 2020 22:25:18 GMT -8
"Yes, but you know I can carry some of the supplies," "I actually feel a bit guilty now for asking Gabe to take my bag down to the beach," "But I'll get over it. Lead on, doctor."
"Allow me to ease your conscience," Jack smiled at Gwen's considerate heart as he handed her a second bag of medical supplies. Jack tore his grin from Gwen and turned around, setting his sight onto the path that would lead them towards the beach. One foot in front of the other, Jack led Gwen as they grasped firmly onto the bags of supplies. Jack hadn't the slightest clue what their day would entail, whether it was a new snarky nickname or an encounter with another Polar Bear, yet he would dive into this new day headfirst and ready to take on what was to come.
*** Jack and Gwen exit to The Beach And Shore ***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 23, 2020 22:04:06 GMT -8
The rest of the morning passes uneventfully.
It is now early afternoon.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 24, 2020 10:12:11 GMT -8
"...I mean, we'd had celebrities in first-class all the time, but this was David Bowie," Gwen said, recounting a story to Jack as they both sat at the makeshift clinic table in the cave. She was methodically tearing strips from a discarded shirt to be used as bandaging. "So Cindy and I play 'rock, paper, scissors' to decide who's actually going to serve him. And I win. And I'm super excited but trying to be very calm and cool. I'm serving everyone their drinks, I go to pour the champagne in his glass, and then we hit turbulence.
"Veuve Clicquot all over one of the most brilliant musicians of all time!" Gwen cried, closing her eyes and cringing in embarrassment at the memory. "He was really, really nice about it, though. Very understanding. But I still wanted to open the emergency exit and fling myself out of it. Ugh, it was awful!"
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