Jo`POV
Here we are in LA things are going way better than they were. . We are all enjoying preforming at the cafe and the owner enjoys having us as well. We are now getting paid 75$ a week witch covers are cable expensises and other things like if we wanna go out or something. C.L.`s 16th b-day is in 4 days 14 hrs 32 mins and 17 secs (she`s got clocks all over timing). Were planning her a huge suprise party. Were trying to get some of her family to come down her mum cant she`s busy in milan but her brother J.F. (Jean-Francois) said he will try really hard to come. And so will her sister MJ (Marie-Josee)
No ones POV.
Roy said we can have he cafe saturday night at around 9 for C.L. b-day party Tina said as the sclub (excluding C.L.) were at the kitchen table planning her b-day party. Right ok should we decorate or not i mean C.L. isent one for girly fluffy things so what should we do Jo said. Lets just put a banner saying happy sweet 16 C.L. Rach suggested. Jo: Sounds good. What about music? Paul: Roy(the owner of the cafe) said we could put cd`s in the juke box so were gonna take C.L.`s cd`s and put them in. Jo: Right ok so all we have left is guest list. Tina: Thats easy us her brother and sister us Joni Roy and well hmmm i guess that it. I mean we dont know alot of people here. Jo: Ah well it dosent have to be big i mean were going to be 11 thats enough. C.L. Im entering the apartment. Im in the living room making my way into the kitchen. By the time she entered the sclub had put everything way. Jo: Hey C.L. where were you? C.L.: Down at the beach talking with some girls i met. Tina: Really who were they? C.L.:Some girls named Johanna and Tiffany they were pretty cool. I invited them down to the cafe tonight, Jon: Cool!. Knock-knock. C.L. Who could that be? Jo: Why dont yo go answer it? Ok she said as she went to answer the door. Rachel: That has to be M.J. C.L.:M.J!!!!! What are you doing here? M.J.: Do you think i would miss my little sisters 16th b-day? C.L. Where are Faye and Marc?(Faye us /M.J`s daughter and Marc is her husband) Faye`s to young to travel yet but /marc sends his love. C.L; Well you know everyone right? M.J.: Of corse i do remember i went to shcool with Tina? and they used to always be over at the house when mom and J.F.lived in england. So MJ how long are you in town for? Tina said as they sat down in the living room. About 5 days i leave the day after C.L.`s b-day. C.L.:Is J.F. comming down? M.J.: You know what honey he`s really gonna try really hard. Paul: Its to bad your mum could not come down? C.L.:To bad no no Paul its a blessing we dont like or mother to much she`s not very motherly. Brad: She cant be that bad. M.J.: She can for my 5th b-day she bought me stocks and shares out of her 2 exhusbands company years later i found out she got them in the divorce settlement. C.L.: You think that bad on my 8th birthday after everyone went home after my party she came in with a bottle of jack daniels and a surtent super star id rather not name but let just say he has a alot of friends. Jo: You never told me that. C.L. There`s alot i havent told you cause it i told you it all i would need alot of therapie. Rachel: Are you going to come watch us preform tonight at the cafe? M.J.;: Sounds like fun
At the cafe Paul:So C.L. where your little friends ? C.L.: They`l show up dont worry. Jo: Guys its time to go on They preformed a awsome version of natrual. When they got off stage C.L. spotted Tiffany and Johanna. They looked like very rich snobs like those girls in clulesse. C.L.: Im glade you could make it let me introduce you to the gang. This is Tina Bradley Paul Hannah Rachel Jo Jon and my sis M.J. Guys this is Johanna and Tiffany. S Club+M.J,: Huh Hi, Tiff+Jo: Hi. Suddenly a tall blonde guy walks into the cafe Guy: Marie josee and Carine-Lynn come on down to the price is right. C.L.: JF!!! you made it J.F.: Hey baby sis i wouldnt miss this for the world. C.L.: You remember everyone right? J.F.: Who could forget this lovely crowed. Tina: Come on we got a table over there lets go sit down.
At the table
Paul:Hey C.L. where did your little friends go to? C.L.: I have no idea. MJ: they did not seem your type anyways. J.F: Gueez Joanne you shure have changed i hardly reconized you when i walked in. Jo: You know your the only person who calls me Joanne. J.F.: Well its a pretty name for a pretty girl. Quckly changing the subject C.L.: So what did you bring me? J.F.: Your only getting my gift on wensday but I have some b-day cards here for ya and i bet there chocked full of cash. C.L.:Bring it on bro. J.F: This one is from mimi ,Micheal, And mum. C.L.: Well lets see how much the wicked witch of the north wants to make up this time. Holly Regis Philbbine. Is that 3500? on this check? Rachel: Wow thats what it is alright. Jo: What are you gonna do with it? C.L. By a big screen tv for the apartment Paul: You serious? C.L.: Ya why not i mean its something we can all enjoy. Jon: Way a go C.L. If ever you want to by any electronics for the apartment go ahead im not stoping you.
The next morning C.L. Jo and Rachel went to the electronics store to pick out what C.L. wanted to buy. Store Clerk: This is are latest model it as suround sound built in dvd player picture to picture contrast its a great by at 2500$. C.L.: I dont know i mean it looks real nice and all but im gonna have to home and think about it for awhile. Rach: C.L. I thought you were shure this is what you wanted C.L.: Ya i was but i need somemore time thats all.
Back at the appartment
The girls have just walked in after there trip to the store. Paul: Did you get it? C.L.: No im gonna wait a while i mean there`s no rush. Jon: Yes there is the big football game againts france and italy is on next week not that im trying to pressure you or anything. Tina: Anyway its are day off tonight so what are we gonna do. Jo: Were to broke to go out Hannah: We could stay in a cook a big diner. Rach: Your just saying that because its mine and C.L.`s turn to cook. Hannah: Of course so lets put it to a vote all in favor of staying in and having a big meal All but C.L. and Rach: Agreed.
In the kitchen
Rachel: Ok Carine what can you cook? C.L.: Ok i can make spegettie and scrambled eggs and kraft diner thats about it. Rach: Well at least you can make kraft diner i can only make spegettie and scrambled eggs. C.L.: So I guess were making scrambled egg`s? Rach: No you ding dong will make spegettie. C.L.: Ohhh ok then
That night the sclub invited MJ. and J.F. over for diner since they were bouth staying with friends.. By 10:30 M.J. had left and J.F. was just about to leave when Jo offerd to walk him to the door. Jo: Thanks for comming J.F. it really ment alot to C.L. J.F.: Well anything to please you Joanne Leasin my friend just gave me to tickets to see Macy Grey I was going to bring C.L. but she`s going bowling with the guys so i was wondering if you would like to come with me instead? Jo:Sure i would love to J.F. Great il pick you up around 7? Jo: All right see you then
In the living room
Rach: What was that all about? Jo: J.F. asked me to go to the macy grey concert with him tomorow. Jon: How did C.L. react? Jo: Im not going to tell her Paul: Why not? Jo: She wont like it she thinks J.F. will cheat on me or something. She told me that back in england once when i was suppost to go to diner with him. Brad: Were suppost to go bowling tomorow night so will keep her busy will get her out early. Jo: I hate sneaking around but if im still seeing J.F. after her party then il tell her i want her to enjoy her birthday. Rach: Where is C.L.anyway? Paul: Her and Tina are in her room watching survivor.
C.L.`s room
C.L.: Come on truck Driver sue kick his ass. Tina: This show is pointless C.L..: If you dont like it why are you watching it? Tina: Cause it becomes adictive after awhile. C.L.: This isent the best part next its big brother and there`s this one guy with one leg hello he`s so hot even thought he`s missing a leg mind you thats not the leg im interested in.
That night
Jon: Come on C.L. lets go. C.L.: But arent we suppost to leave at 7:00 its only 6:30? Jon: Well we want to stop at the store before we go? C.L.: What do we need we can get it after simpsons isent over yet.
Brad:You`v seen this one a million times come on i wanna stop at 7 11 before we go and if you behave we will stop at starbucks and i will get you a french vanila cap ok? C.L.: Can I get a biscote with that? Brad: Only if you hurry up. C.L.: Well come on lets get a move on lets go guys we dont have all day.
Paul: (refering to tina jo rach and hannah) See you latter girls dont do anything we wouldnt do. C.L.: Oh ya and if J.F. comes over make him wait till i come back before leaving i wanna talk to him for a sec. They leave after C.L. says this.
Jo: Oh great now i feel guilty. Maybe this is a bad idea i mean maybe I should call J.F. and cancel.
Rach: No way Jo J.F.really likes you and if you and him want a relationship C.L.`s just gonna have to deal with that. Jo: Your right im going to go out tonight and enjoy my self no worries no regrets.
(At the bowling alley) C.L.:All right ok who`s winning ok this is fun ok alright ok!!! ( Jumping up and down) Paul: Brad how many coffee`s did you buy her? Brad: Well 3 x-large Jon: Oh god no wonder she`s not blinking. C.L.: Hey person who works here lets get a round of beer`s!!!!
Paul: Car im the only one who is legaly alowed to drink. C.L.: Fine then get the man here a round of beer`s! Jon:Guys she`s going nuts i think we better bring her home. Paul: But what about Jo and J.F.? Jon: When they get back will hide C.L. somewhere so she wont see them. Brad: Where is she anyway? C.L.:(Preparing to run down the bowling lane.
Rachel,Tina and Hannah are at the kitchen table talking when Paul walkes in with C.L. over is shoulder. Rach: What happend? Paul: 3 X-Large french vanila`s C.L.:Cripes Hannah: What the heck is she saying Brad: We`ve been trying to figure that out for the past 1/2 hr. Tina: Well put her on the couch and il go get her a cup of tea.
C.L.: Hey han guess what i saw jesus he was walking down the street with madonna and they were singing her new song. Hannah: Really Car thats great. Whispering to Jon Are you shure she just had coffee. C.L.: Yup me and Madonna were good friends she`s my mum. (While she is saying this she is falling asleep and by the end of her sentence she is asleep.)
. 15 mins later Jo walks in.
Jo: You guys are in early is C.L. around? Tina:She`s in the living room sleeping a other coffee insedint. Jon: So how did your date go? Jo: Guys i think im in love J.F. is perfect in every way he`s Mr Right and more. Rach: Thats so corny 1st sign of being in Love Paul: Is it that serious? Jo: I think it could be. Did C.L. notice i wasent here when you guys came back? Brad: No she thought madonna and jesus were here. Jon: So when are you gonna tell Car about you and J.F.? Jo: After her birthday party il let her enjoy her self and then il break it to her.
C.L.: Break what to me ?(She has just woken up and has appeared in the kitchen) Dont bull shit me eighter Jo. Jo: Your right Car its time to be honest with you. IV Started seeing J.F. C.L.: Seeing him where? Paul: She means there a couple Car C.L.:A couple of what? Jon: Boyfriend and Girlfriend CARINE!!! C.L.: WHAT??? Jo how could you do this i mean i considerd you like on of my sisters and this is how i get repayed? I cant believe this after everything i helped you through. I just cant believe it. Runs to her room With Jon Paul and Tina following her
Tina: Car what are you doing? C.L.: Packing i cant stay in the same room as her let alone the same apartment il stay somewhere else tonight i cant stand to even look at her. Jon: Where are you gonna go? C.L: Joni`s the ymca Canada, France i dont care anywear away from her that thing. Tina: Car that thing has been your best friend for 3 yrs you know she wouldnt hurt you intentualy. C.L.: Ya right the fact is she betrade my trust the code of honor and i dont have to sit here and take it. (Takes her suitcase and leaves the appartment.). Jo:What the hell have I done.
Knock Knock
Joni: Who is it? C.L.: It`s C.L. can I crash here tonight its a emergency. Joni: Shure Car come on in.
The next day Jo J.F. M.J. and the rest of the band have a meeting to discuse what there going to do about C.L.
Jf: Where is she anyway? Jo: She`s staying with are landlady Joni downstaires Jon: I called her this morning she was a reck she kept crying. Iv never heard her cry even when Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears anounced they were daiting. M.J.:She didnt even cry when are father left us or when she got really sick in hospital. Jo: Thats it then im not putting her through anymore pain. J.F. as much as I like you i value my frienship with Car more than anything in the world and im not about to let anything come between that. Im sorry but i think were better off as friends. (Leaves the room and goes to her bedroom). Tina: Oh Jo come back (Runs in after her) J.F.: Well i better go tell C.L. il call to check on her later (Leaves the apartment) M.J.: I better go after him i dont think its good to leave him alone right now il see you all later. (Leaves) Paul: So now what? Rach: Il go downstaires and have a little talk with Miss Marie Carine-Lynn Halliwell. Hannah: Rach you used her full name you must be really angry i better come see this its a once in a life time aportunaty.
Knock Knock
Joni: Who is it?? Rachel: Its Rachel and Hannah were here to talk with C.L. Joni: Come on in guys. I havent seen someone this depresed since the beatles broke up. Rach: Joni do you mind if we talk to Car alone? Joni: Oh no il be in the other room if you need me.
C.L. is sitting on the couch stairing into space. Rachel: Now leasin miss Marie Carine-Lynn Haliwell you have just caused 2 people alot of greaf for no reason. Do you know what Jo did for you? Do you? She broke up with J.F. just to please you. I mean why are you so upset about all of this? C.L.: You wanna know why Rach il tell you why im looking out for Jo thats why. Rach: By stopping her from being happy? C.L.: No when my father left i was only 9 but i still remember alot about him and well i see alot of him and J.F. So im afraid that who ever he ends up with he will end up hurting like he hurt us. Hannah: Car your brother is so much smarter than your father was. Remember your brother lived through your father leaving he was older so he remembers it more. He hurt alot to you know and im shure he would never want anyone to go through that espacialy Jo. C.L.: Ya think? Hannah: I know iv talked to your brother about it back in england. You know he worried about you. He was worried cause you never talked about it. He told me how much it hurt him when your father left he would never do that to Jo. C.L.: Well then if his not going to hurt her then i guess i could be ok with them going out. Rachel: Its to bad he has to leave tomorow. C.L.: Its ok there`s still my party tonight. Hannah: What Party? C.L.:Oh Hann come on im not a idiot your planing a suprise party for me tonight at the cafe. Rach: How did you know? C.L.: I paid Brad to tell me now here`s the plan.
That night at the party.
C.L.: Jo your a star thanks so much from doing this for me even thought i dont deserve it. Jo: Car dont talk like that. C.L.: No no i mean it im scum im mean and i dont deserve any of this. Thats why if you still want to go out with J.F. im behind you one 100% behind it. Jo: You really mean that? C.L.: Ya hey if you 2 get married can i be maid of honnor cause i saw this lovely purpul dress that would smashing on me! Rach: Come on Car i think we better go over there if you want it to work(refering to the plan)
