Gonna Find My Love Chapter 9 - Too Good For This

Miguel Fiske: Now do you believe?

(Adrian exhale then looks up at Miguel)

Adrian Thompson: I don’t know if I do

Miguel Fiske: all those times that I saw you and we spend those moments together

Adrian Thompson: yeah but you don’t find that kind of strange

Miguel Fiske: No

Adrian Thompson: there is a lot going on in my life and now I have to try and put it all together

Miguel Fiske: I know

Adrian Thompson: how do you know everything?

Miguel Fiske: over time you will find out but to explain that to you right now; it will be too hard to put it into words

(Adrian looks away)

Miguel Fiske: look, let’s go inside and talk some more

(Adrian and Miguel enter the restaurant)

Hostess: Do you have a reservation?

Miguel Fiske: Yes for Miguel and Adrian

Hostess: I see you, right this way please

(Miguel and Adrian follow behind the hostess as she takes them to their table)

(Adrian and Miguel sit down)

Miguel Fiske: so how is your mom doing?

Adrian Thompson: she is doing great; I haven’t seen her in awhile, so I will have to visit her soon

Miguel Fiske: yeah you should

Adrian Thompson: and how are your parents?

Miguel Fiske: they have deceased

Adrian Thompson: I am sorry to hear that

Miguel Fiske: it’s ok; it is a part of live

Waiter: can I start you two off with something to drink?

Adrian Thompson: can I have a long island top shelve

Miguel Fiske: make that two

Waiter: ok I will be right back with your drinks

(Adrian looks over at another couple getting seated in the restaurant)

Miguel Fiske: are you really that hurt; that you can’t trust anyone

Adrian Thompson: it’s not trust, but it is a matter of trust; I just feel like I will keep getting broken and the only way I can get fix is by going back to the one that first hurt me

Miguel Fiske: CJ?

Adrian Thompson: you know CJ?

Miguel Fiske: yeah some what

Waiter: here are your drinks; do you need more time to look over the menu?

Miguel Fiske: yes we do

(The waiter walks away)

Adrian Thompson: so how do you know CJ? (sipping on his drink)

Miguel Fiske: that is a long story

Adrian Thompson: then make it short, tell me how you know him

(Miguel looks away; inhale and exhale)

Miguel Fiske: let’s just say we went way back

Adrian Thompson: you two used to talk?

Miguel Fiske: nah he is not my type

Adrian Thompson: then what is?

Miguel Fiske: You!

[Scene change]

(Terry calls Frank on the phone)

Frank Utter: hello

Terry Boldman: I don’t even know if you care

Frank Utter: what are you talking about?

Terry Boldman: Cause I don’t

Frank Utter: my show is about to start, make this quick; what is it?

Terry Boldman: Charlie was shot

Frank Utter: WHAT?!? Did you tell Adrian?

Terry Boldman: no you are the first one I called

Frank Utter: call Adrian and put him on three-way

Terry Boldman: ok hold on

(Terry clicks over and dials Adrian’s number)

[Scene change to Rome]

Adrian Thompson: hold on Miguel, someone is calling me; hello (saying into the phone)

(A three screen split)

Frank Utter: Adrian, Terry got something to tell you

Terry Boldman: why do I got to tell him

Frank Utter: man just tell him

Adrian Thompson: what is going on, I’m on a date

Terry Boldman: Charlie was shot so he’s in the hospital

Adrian Thompson: WHAT?! Oh my gosh, I am on my way

(Adrian hangs up the phone)

Adrian Thompson: sorry Miguel but I have to go, Charlie was shot

(Adrian gets up to leave)

Miguel Fiske: HE… (under his breath)

(Adrian walks out of the restaurant)

(Miguel takes out his phone and start dialing a number)

[Scene changes to the hospital]

(Adrian rushes in to the front desk)

Adrian Thompson: I am here to see Charlie Adams

Receptionist: are you a family member?

Adrian Thompson: (breathing heavily) no but his cousin told me he was shot

Receptionist: he is in room 1209

(Adrian takes the elevator up and gets off)

(Terry and Frank are already waiting in the waiting room for him)

(Adrian walks up to them)

Adrian Thompson: Terry, what happened to your face?

Terry Boldman: I was in a fight

Adrian Thompson: it was that bad

Terry Boldman: (nods his head) they were trying to jump me

Adrian Thompson: we will deal with them later, how is his condition?

Frank Utter: they say he is stable

(A doctor walks out of the room)

Adrian Thompson: how is he?

Dr. Troy Cochan: he is ok; a few minor wounds nothing major. He is on life support and could be this way for a couple weeks to months.

Adrian Thompson: oh my gosh

**
Only if I had given him the money then this would not have happen, fuck!
**

[Scene changes to Vanessa and Stephanie’s apartment]

(Brian raises himself off the floor)

(Brian looks at Stephanie)

Brian Brown: He will not always be here to protect you

Corey Patterson: if you ever put your hands on her

Stephanie Tanner: it was an accident; I had too much anger built up inside of me

Brian Brown: that was not the first time you had put your hands on her and I don’t think it will be the last. I refuse to leave her here unattended

Stephanie Tanner: look since I met Corey I am a different person now

Brian Brown: like I am suppose to believe that

Vanessa Vinning: Brian stop!

Corey Patterson: you need to listen to her

Brian Brown: and what make you so special?

Corey Patterson: beside me pounding your ass

(Corey smirk)

Corey Patterson: I got her to open up and seek help; now she is new woman and I admire her for that (looking at Stephanie)

(Vanessa smiles)

Vanessa Vinning: you look like a good guy for her

Stephanie Tanner: he is! He is also positive

Vanessa Vinning: really?!

Brian Brown: you both make me sick; it’s only a matter of time before you are wiped off this planet

(Corey rolls his eyes)

Corey Patterson: Steph, why don’t you come and spend the night with me, I don’t trust myself leaving you here with him. Cause God forbid if he lays his hands on you

Stephanie Tanner: Ok

(Stephanie and Corey start walking out)

Corey Patterson: I don’t tell everyone that I am positive

Stephanie Tanner: why not?

Corey Patterson: because it’s really none of their business to know that much about me but if I feel like we have some kind of connection or relation then I might tell you

Stephanie Tanner: Ok, I understand!

(Corey and Stephanie walk out of the apartment)

Brian Brown: I have a headache; do you have a pain killer?

Vanessa Vinning: yeah, there should be some in the bathroom

(Brian gets up and head to the bathroom)

Vanessa Vinning: Brian will you be able to do me a favor tomorrow?

Brian Brown: what’s that (screaming from the bathroom)

Vanessa Vinning: Tomorrow is the baby shower and I would like for you to pick up some things for me

Brian Brown: where is Adrian? Isn’t that what he is supposed to be doing?

Vanessa Vinning: yeah but he is at the hospital right now

Brian Brown: why? (walking back into the living room)

Vanessa Vinning: one of his friends was shot

Brian Brown: how do you know that?

Vanessa Vinning: he text me earlier and told me

Brian Brown: so is he going to be here tomorrow

Vanessa Vinning: he said yeah he will be here for the baby shower

Brian Brown: good because I need to have a word with him

[Next Day]

(BOOM, BOOM)

(Police 1 is pounding on the door)

Police 1: Open up!

(Angela opens the door)

Police 1: ma’am there is an order in court to evict you from this residence

(Angela starts freaking out)

Angela Benson: No! No! You cannot take me away from my home

Police 1: ma’am if you restrict then I will have to arrest you

Angela Benson: do you know who my late husband his

Police 1: I am well aware

(Two police makes their way pass Angela into the house)

Police 1: ma’am please come take a walk with me

(The two walk onto the front lawn)

(The two police is walking out of the house carrying the sofa)

Angela Benson: Do not touch my things; you put it back where you found it

(Angela attack one of the police officers)

(Police 3 put his hands up to defend himself; dropping the sofa on police 2)

(Police 4 tackle Angela and put her in handcuffs)

Angela Benson: you are going to pay for this

(Police 4 puts Angela in the back of the police car and get in front)

Police 4: I would hate to break your old heart and make you watch them empty out your home; I am taking you down to the station

(Angela starts brawling)

[Scene change to Vanessa’s apartment]

Brian Brown: I thought you said he was coming

Vanessa Vinning: that is what he told me, Brian calm down

Brian Brown: he is an hour late

(Family and friends are gathering around Vanessa as she is opening her gifts)

Voices in background: that is so adorable, look at that

(Everyone is look at the gifts as Vanessa opens them)

(Knock, knock)

Brian Brown: I will get it; keep opening the gifts

(Brian opens the door and sees Adrian)

Adrian Thompson: hey you!

Brian Brown: Don’t hey you me (pushing Adrian back into the hallway and closing the door behind them)

Adrian Thompson: what’s up?

Brian Brown: what was that shit you were pulling last week and you showing up late for the baby shower? Are you forgetting something? This is your baby

Adrian Thompson: I know, that’s why I am here now (walking pass Brain into the apartment)

Brian Brown: I can’t stand him

Another Voice: look who is here!

(Vanessa looks and sees Adrian)

Adrian Thompson: I hope I am not too late

Vanessa Vinning: no, you are right on time

(Adrian is looking around the apartment)

Adrian Thompson: where is my mom?

Vanessa Vinning: I don’t know she called me earlier and told me she was on her way but I haven’t heard from her since

Adrian Thompson: I will call her

(A lady walk up to Adrian)

Lady 1: since you are having a boy have you thought of a name for him?

Adrian Thompson: I will name him after my father

Lady 1: that is so sweet; he’s going to be a junior

Adrian Thompson: yeah something like that

(Vanessa opens another gift)

Crowd: awww

Adrian Thompson: Vanessa, I want to show you my gift; come outside

(Everyone follow Adrian outside)

Vanessa Vinning: (scream) is that mine!?!

Adrian Thompson: Yes! I want to make sure that where you need to go or be; you can get there with the baby safely

(Vanessa sits in the front of her new BMW X5)

(Brian leans into Adrian’s ears)

Brian Brown: so you think getting her a new car is going to solve everything

(Adrian looks at Brian)

Adrian Thompson: Brian fall back

(Adrian takes out his phone and calls his mom)

Adrian Thompson: she is still not picking up

(Vanessa walks up to Adrian; kisses him and hug him)

Vanessa Vinning: thank you (tears roll down her cheeks)

Adrian Thompson: you are welcome and thank you!

(Adrian gets a call from the police station)

Adrian Thompson: you have got to be kidding me!

[Scene changes to the hospital]

(Charlie starts coughing)

Frank Utter: are you alright?

(Charlie just lays there with his eyes close)

Terry Boldman: how am I going to tell our family this?

Frank Utter: I don’t know man, you might as well tell them before they found out some other way

Terry Boldman: I am glad this happened to him

Frank Utter: stop talking bad about your cousin

Terry Boldman: if he wasn’t out there doing what he has been doing; we wouldn’t be here right now

Frank Utter: you two got family issues that y’all need to work out but I am about to run home and grab some more clothes. I will be back later on tonight

Terry Boldman: alright I will see you later; I think I will run home too

(Terry and Frank walk out of Charlie’s room)

Charlie Adams: (mumbling) Terry…

[Scene change to police station]

Angela Benson: you better not have called my son

Police 1: yes we called him and he should be here any moment now

Angela Benson: I told you not to call him; I cannot make him see me like this

Police 1: so you are planning on staying here; Ms Benson don’t disrespect your late husband now

(Adrian enters the police station)

(Adrian sees his mom and walk over to her)

Adrian Thompson: Mom, what did you do?

Angela Benson: nothing

Adrian Thompson: I stopped by your house on the way and saw all your things out on the front lawn and an evicted sign on the door

Angela Benson: there is just a misunderstanding; you know your father built that house with his own bare hands; there is no reason why there should be mortgage on our home

Adrian Thompson: but if you refinance on the house it will cause a mortgage

Angela Benson: I don’t know anything about no refinancing

Adrian Thompson: how many months were you behind?

Angela Benson: how could I be behind when your father built that home?

Police 1: according to the paperwork, it says eight months

Adrian Thompson: mom why didn’t you ask me for the money

Angela Benson: there was nothing to ask for

Adrian Thompson: please release her and I will take care of everything from here on out

**
It is one thing after another, this cannot continue
**

[Scene change]

Voice: Terry do you understand your results?

Terry Boldman: yes, I do

Voice: If you need anything else, I am here for you, just asking!

Terry Boldman: Ok

(Terry hangs up the phone)

[Scene change to Corey’s house]

Corey Patterson: why don’t you move in?

Stephanie Tanner: No, I will stay here for awhile but I think it’s way too fast for us to move in together

Corey Patterson: my parents left me this big house, I live here alone and I would love to share it with you. You know your situation at your apartment; you are not welcome there but you are welcome here. You know that

(Stephanie smiles)

Stephanie Tanner: I just don’t want to mess up this good in my life

Corey Patterson: the only way you can mess it up if you don’t move in with me

Stephanie Tanner: how is that messing it up?

Corey Patterson: because you got me wanting you; needing you and begging you to live with me; and I am not the type of guy to do so

(Stephanie looks away)

Corey Patterson: Stephanie you open me up and I will be honest about that

Stephanie Tanner: let me think about it; I’ll put it on the back burner

Corey Patterson: ok but know the offer still remain standing

[Scene change to Frank’s house]

(Frank pulls into the driveway)

(Frank open the driver’s door and step out of the car)

(Someone walks up behind him and holds a gun to his head)

(Frank freezes)

Mike Allens: you killed my brother

(Frank doesn’t say a word)

Mike Allens: go inside

(Mike follow behind Frank as Frank enters the house)

Mike Allens: why did you kill him?

Frank Utter: he was trying to rape me

Mike Allens: that is bullshit! My brother is not gay

Frank Utter: there will be a lot of things that you don’t understand or know

Mike Allens: do you think I came here to reason with you?

Frank Utter: no but I don’t think you came here to seek justice either

Mike Allens: do not tell me what I came here to do!

(Mike pulls the trigger and nothing happen)

(Frank attack Mike; knocking the gun out of his hand)

(The gun flies under the couch)

(The two wrestles on the floor; Frank pins Mike down)

Frank Utter: I think you feel lost because your brother is no longer around but God made you stronger than you think you are.

(Mike tries to break away but can’t)

Frank Utter: let’s talk so we both can understand each other feelings

Mike Allens: I don’t want to talk to you

Frank Utter: at this point it is not your choice

[Scene changes to Terry’s apartment]

(Jason and Bruce are sitting in the living room)

(Terry enters the apartment; then enters the living and stands in front of the TV)

(Bruce sits up)

Terry Boldman: We need to talk

(Jason and Bruce looks confused)

Jason Goodie: what do you want to talk about?

Terry Boldman: you know I do my quarter check up and now I found out that I am positive! Where the hell did that come from?

(Bruce flash back to Nelson)

Bruce Matthews: oh my gosh

(Terry and Jason are now looking at Bruce)

Bruce Matthews: I am so sorry

(Bruce runs up to Terry and fall to his feet)

Jason Goodie: I am infected too! I am gonna die! I am gonna die! Oh my I am gonna die!

Terry Boldman: no; none of us going anything

(Jason feels dizzy and is starting to feel sick)

Bruce Matthews: look I shouldn’t have stepped out; it was when you pushed me away

Terry Boldman: Bruce (helping him up) I already knew

Bruce Matthews: you did?

(Jason throws up)

(Bruce scream)

(Terry walks over to Jason; while Bruce goes to clean up)

Terry Boldman: are you alright?

(Jason is breathing weird)

Terry Boldman: we are under healthcare, so we will be good

[The Next Moring]

(Ringing)

Secretary: Hello, hold on for one second

(Adrian walks pass her; heading to his office)

(Secretary place call on hold)

Secretary: (scream) Adrian

Adrian Thompson: why are you screaming?

Secretary: he backed out

Adrian Thompson: who backed out?

Secretary: he… Richardson!

(Adrian eyes pop open)

Secretary: they are holding a meeting now

(Adrian rushes to the board meeting)

(Adrian flings the door open)

Adrian Thompson: what you mean he backed out

Charles McKinley: one of his rep, a well trust man within the company called me this morning and said that will seek other people to represent them

Adrian Thompson: I am flying out there now

Kelly VanDaniel: you cannot leave; we are undergoing audit right now, you have to be present before them

Adrian Thompson: Kevin work alongside with me; he knows the rope, he can answer questions in my place

Charles McKinley : it is not that serious; we still have Age&Worth over in Oakland

Adrian Thompson: you forgot we aborted them when you called us back for the audit

Charles McKinely: Adrian do as you feel like but make sure that Kevin got it

(Charles and Kelly leaves the board room)

Kevin Zacland: Adrian

Adrian Thompson: yes

Kevin Zacland: before you leave, I just want to set the records straight

Adrian Thompson: what are you talking about?

Kevin Zacland: what went down that night

Adrian Thompson: with all the things that are you going on, do you think I give a shit; I can care less if you are confused; that is on you

(Adrian storm out)

(Adrian rushes to the airport and caught the next plane to Memphis)

(Adrian drives up to Innovative Solutions building)

(Adrian parks and head to Richardson’s office)

Shawn Richardson: what are you doing here?

Adrian Thompson: after all of this time, you are going to want to back out now

Shawn Richardson: Yeah

Adrian Thompson: I was expecting my cut; I got too many things going on right now, that are costing me lots of money

(Shawn gives Adrian the, I don’t care, look)

Adrian Thompson: I just paid off my mother’s mortgage, brought my son’s mom a new car, and pay the bond for a friend. Then I am probably going to get hit with the hospital bill. I was expecting that money. You cannot back out now this is cutting into my own personal investments

Shawn Richardson: Yes I understand but this is business, your personal problems doesn’t matter. If you excuse me, I have some work to do

(Adrian curls his fist then leaves)

(Adrian checks into his hotel and goes to his room)

(Shortly after Adrian was in the room)

(Knock, knock)

(Adrian opens the door)

Adrian Thompson: what are you doing here?

Miguel Fiske: to show you that I will be everywhere where you are

(Adrian just looks at Miguel)

Miguel Fiske: I was there. When you read that poem at the den, and that sucker tried to pull you afterward; I was standing right there. Everywhere where you turn I am here. You can’t believe that is not love

(Adrian starts backing away)

(Miguel walks into the room)

(Miguel shut the door)

Adrian Thompson: you heard the poem?

Miguel Fiske: “the deeper I go in the sea, as I step through the door, God stretch out his hands”

Adrian Thompson: oh my gosh

(Adrian falls to his knees)

Miguel Fiske: I am the one that sent you those flowers

Adrian Thompson: that was you?

Miguel Fiske: yes it was me

Adrian Thompson: so you were my secret admirer all along

(Miguel goes down to hold Adrian)

Miguel Fiske: I have always wanted to be with you, I guess you can call me the shadow in your background; but don’t ever call this sick because when I see something. I got to have it. I am a go getta! That’s why I got you. Look around baby, where are we; aren’t we standing right here, together?

(Adrian looks into Miguel eyes and got lost)

(Adrian fell)

**
Those eyes, there are so almond shaped, I can’t stop looking in them. Will you come closer?
**

(Miguel leans in and kisses Adrian on the lips)

(Adrian starts breathing heavily)

(Adrian pulls away)

**
I just want to look at them lips, they felt so soft; will you kiss me again?
**

(Miguel kisses Adrian several more times)

(Adrian ceases the back of Miguel’s neck)

(Adrian and Miguel are French kissing)

(Adrian reaches down to the bottom of Miguel’s shirt)

(Miguel places his hands on Adrian’s hip)

Miguel picks up Adrian off the floor and carries him into the bedroom, while they are still burying their tongue down each other throats. Miguel pulls Adrian’s pants off then start sucking on his toes.

**
Oooh my, this sensation is too much, I just; can we fuck?
**

(Adrian shirt is off; Miguel is kissing down Adrian’s back, while Adrian is lying on the bed)

(Adrian back arch up)

(Miguel kisses the bubble, and buries his face)

(Adrian moan)

**
Damn he knows what he is doing, oh my gosh, I can give this up
**

Miguel work his tongue on Adrian; Miguel works his way back up Adrian’s back then goes on him. The two are clinched together, while holding hands against the wall.

(Miguel presses up on Adrian)

(Adrian moan again)

(Miguel is kissing on Adrian’s neck)

(Miguel starts nibbling on Adrian’s ears)

(Adrian moan)

**
This is it. This is just right.
**

*** “I’m Gonna Find My Love…” ***