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Wasn't Road Trip Episode 1?

KatB

I'll post my next new episode Friday after work, well part of it. I can't give you everything at once. It took too long to write, for putting it all out there at once. It needs to be savored.

It could be. I started "chapters" with babysitting. I can go back and change it.

Episode 6 Ringing in the New Year

Ally: So what are we doing on Saturday night?
Winston: Nothing really. Why?
Ally: It's New Years eve, Winston.
Winston: So that's why everyone at work was talking about Saturday night. I thought they were talking about a party, that I wasn't invited to.........again.
Ally: Okay, so what do you want to do?
Winston: Nothing.
Ally: Nothing?
Winston: Yeah, nothing. I have all I want, right here. So, why do I need to go chase after something, when all I want is right here?
Ally: Winston!
She hugs and then kisses him.
Ally: But you are still taking me out.
Winston: Me, why is it always me?
Ally: You're the guy.
Winston: You know it........No.
Ally: What?
Winston: When do I get to feel special? I want to be courted.
Ally: Okay then. Saturday night, be ready.
Winston: Baby, I was born ready.
Ally: Winston.
Winston: Yeah, okay. I'll be ready.

Later
Cece: So you are in charge of planning the whole thing?
Ally: Yeah, so I thought I would run some ideas past you. I mean, you are his closest friend.
Cece: Sure, so what do you have so far?

Meanwhile
Reagan: So we agree, no parties this year?
Nick: Yeah, New Years around here gets weird. So do we have the loft to ourselves?
Reagan: I think so, Winston and Ally are going out and I think Jess is going over to Cece's.
Nick: Well alright, lovely lady. Be prepared to be mildly satisfied.
She stares at him.
Nick: That's not what, I mean, what I meant was, be prepared to have your world rocked, sorta. Wha, why am I so bad at this?
She smiles at him.
Reagan: You aren't as bad as you think.
She kisses him.

At Cece and Schmidt's
Schmidt: Honey, when is Jess coming over?
Cece: Around 7pm and thanks for letting Jess come over. I know you would like just the two of us to....
Schmidt: No, I get it. Jess is your best friend and everyone else is coupled off. It can't be easy.
Cece: Thanks.
Schmidt: To tell you the truth, it was things like this that made me fall in love with you.
Cece: Babe!
They hug and kiss. Winnie cries.
Schmidt: Coming Winnie.
Schmidt goes and picks up the baby.
Schmidt: Son, we are going to have to talk about timing.

New Year's Eve
Knock Knock
Winston: Ally! Get in here girl.
Ally: Winston.
Winston: Why didn't you come over sooner?
Ally: Cause I'm a stupid, stupid lady.
Winston: So, I am ready.
Ally: Are you sure? Cause I am about to blow your socks off.
Winston: Am I supposed to get the door?
Ally: No, let me get that for you.
She grabs his coat, to put it on him.
Winston: Why thank you.
Nick: Do you need any help in the kitchen?
Reagan: No, I got it. Cooking isn't that hard, all you need to be able to do is read a recipe and I can read.
Nick: I was just asking, because there is something boiling over and I think....
Nick gestures towards the ceiling.
Nick: Yup, that is the smoke detector.
Reagan: Nick!
Nick: Sorry Reagan, I just wanna help. What can I do?
Reagan: Thank you, but I really wanted to cook for you this time. But you can reset the smoke detector and set the table.
Nick: Okay, I get it.

Meanwhile at Cece and Schmidt's
Cece: Hey!
Jess: Happy New year!
Schmidt: Jess, nice to see you. Come on in.
Jess: Are you sure, I'm not in the way?
Schmidt: Never!
Cece: Yeah, Jess. You are always welcome here.
Jess: Thanks guys. Let me just put my stuff away and we can get this party started.

At a fancy restaurant
Ally: Yes, we have a reservation for two.
They get escorted to a table. Winston goes to sit down and Ally quickly pulls out his chair.
Winston: Thank you.
Ally: Do you feel special?
Winston: I feel like a princess.....Wha, what I meant to say was yes. I feel special.
Ally: Well, I aim to please.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Winston: Yes, I think....
Ally: I ordered ahead, that special dinner.
The waiter checks his ipad.
Waiter: Ah yes. I'll be right back.

Back at the loft
They are eating her food and it doesn't look appetizing.
Nick: Mm, Reagan. This is...
Reagan: Nick, you don't have to.... I know it's not good. We can just order a pizza.
Nick: No, I love it.
He continues to eat.

At the restaurant
Ally: How, I mean how didn't you know?
Winston: Well, his assistant is named Joan, not John.
Ally: But the show was named Elementary and stars Sherlock Holmes!
Winston: Hey, I've only just begun my detective training. You can't expect me to be an expert detective right out of the gate.
She laughs.
Winston: Mmm....
Ally: We should come here more often.
Winston: We really should. The food here is amazing. So dessert?
Ally: Yeah, but let's take it to go.
Winston: Why?
Ally: I have plans.
Winston: What plans?
Ally: You'll see. You wanted me to plan the date, so you will have to wait.
Winston: I see, so this is how it is.
Ally: Yes (She kisses him), this is how it is.
Winston: Ah, waiter!
The waiter comes over
Winston: We would like to see the dessert menu.

Back at Cece and Schmidt's
Cece, Jess: "I am serious and don't call me Shirley!"
Jess: I can't believe you have never seen Airplane, Schmidt.
Schmidt: Yeah, well my mom had a rule. We couldn't watch any movie that didn't have female leads. But I can quote every line of Thelma and Louise!
The baby cries.
Schmidt: I got it.
Jess: No, let me. You just stay here and enjoy this American classic.

At the loft
Nick: Reagan, I feel a little....
Reagan: I know, me too.....
They run to the bathroom. They groan a bit.
Reagan: I hate to say but, do you think....
Nick: Yeah, I think it's food poisoning.
Reagan: Nick, I'm sorry, I just wanted to make a special....
She throws up again.
Nick: I knowww....... ohhh.....
He is off again.
Nick: I'd better text Schmidt.
He sends off a quick text.
Beep beep
Schmidt: I don't believe it.
Cece: What?
Schmidt: Nick and Reagan got food poisoning.
Cece: What? Really?!
Schmidt gets up and begins to get ready to leave. He is putting on his coat.
Schmidt: Yeah, and they need a ride to the ER.
Cece: Okay, well text when you know something.
She kisses him goodbye.
Schmidt: I will. Sorry, I know you had this whole evening planned.
Cece: Don't worry. I mean, what can you do?

On the roof
Winston: Uh, what are we doing on the roof?
Ally: We, are going to have a picnic.
Winston: On the roof?
Ally: Of course.
She leads him over to a blanket, already laid out and candles that she lites. There is champagne and flutes waiting as well.
Winston: When did you do all this?
Ally: Earlier today. There is just one thing missing.
Winston: What's that?
Ally: Music.
Just then, she starts to play music on her phone.
Ally: May I have this dance?
Winston: It would be my pleasure.
They start dancing.
Ally: How do you do that?
Winston: Do what?
Ally: Look at me, like you are the luckiest man in the world.
Winston: That's easy. I am, the luckiest man in the world and have been, since January 6th, 2015.
Ally: January 6th?
Winston: Yeah, the day you showed this rookie the ropes.
Ally: Winston?
Winston: Yeah?
Ally gets down on her knee. She has a ring.
Ally: You are nothing I ever thought I wanted, but everything I need.
Winston: Wha....Is this happening?
Ally: In the past two years, you have become my best friend and I would love it, if you would be my husband.
Winston, who at this point is crying: Yes!
She puts a ring on his finger. They hug and then kiss.
Winston: I can't believe it.
Ally: Can't believe what?
Winston: That my life keeps getting better.
Ally: Aww, babe!
Winston: Oh, and look at this ring. Who says that engagement rings are just for men?
Ally: I know, right?
Winston: I love you!
They hug and kiss. Then start dancing again.

At the hospital
Schmidt: We need a couple wheel chairs out here.
They bring out the chairs.
Schmidt: I'll go park and meet you inside.
Nick: Ahhh.....
Reagan: Ohhhh.....
A few minutes later, Schmidt walks in and they are still sitting there, in severe pain.
Schmidt: What's going on? They haven't even talked to you yet?
Reagan: They said they are backed up.
Schmidt: No! This is unacceptable.
Nick: Take it easy, Schmiiiidddttt. Ouch....
Schmidt: I got this. Daddy is gonna crack some sculls.
Nick: Don't call yourself Daddy.
He goes off and starts yelling at the docs. They overhear a few words here and there.
Schmidt: My taxes......Coffee break while people are suffering.....Lawyer........Don't make me call my wife........
A couple doctors run over. It looks like they just want to get away from the crazy man yelling at them.

At the house
Cece: Okay, so Schmidt says that it's a mild case of food poisoning and they should be leaving soon.
Jess: He's not taking them back to the loft, is he?
Cece: No, I told him to bring them here.
Jess: I'll grab my things from the guest room.
Cece: Sorry sweetie, but we can't just leave them at the loft alone, while they recover.
Jess: No, I get it. Should we text Winston?
Cece: No, they are out for the evening, it's new years eve. We can let him know, tomorrow.

On the roof
They are enjoying their dessert, lying on the blanket. Toasting their engagement.
Winston: I can't believe it, I can't believe it.
Ally: Well, believe it.
Winston: 2017 is going to be a good year.
Ally: "Ally loves Winston."
Winston: "Winston loves Ally."

At the house
Schmidt: Babe, we are back.
As he comes in, though the kitchen.
Cece: Hey. How are you guys doing?
Nick: Ahhh....
Reagan: Better (She doesn't sound convincing)
Jess: Okay, let's get you to bed.
Cece: Sorry your New Years was ruined.
Later, they are watching New Years Rocking eve.
Jess: I miss Dick Clark.
Cece: I know, who does Ryan Seacrest think he is?
Schmidt: A poor man's Dick Clark. (He says as he walks into the room)
Jess: How are they doing?
Schmidt: They are all settled. At this point, it just has to run the course.

On the roof
Ally: Well, did I do it?
Winston: Do what?
Ally: Make you feel special? Have you been sufficiently courted?
Winston: I don't know. I mean, that's more of a feeling and I don't know if I am feeling it.
Ally starts kissing him.
Ally: Are you feeling it now?
Winston: Sorta but I....I don't know if I'm there yet.
She kisses him more.
Winston: Oh yeah, oh yeah! I am there.
Ally looks at her phone and notices the time.
Ally: Come on, let's go!
Winston blows out the candles and gets up.
Winston: Wha, where are we going?
Ally: Come on, it's almost midnight.
Winston: Let me just grab my socks!

At Schmidt and Cece's
The door opens
Winston: Hey!
Jess, Cece: Winston! Ally!
Cece: What are you guys doing here?
Winston: It's New Years eve. Where else should we be?
Jess: Hey Schmidt, look who's here.
Schmidt walks in with the baby.
Winston: Hey guys, have you heard from Nick? I can't get him. I left him several texts.
Jess: They are here.
Cece: Yeah, they got food poisining. So we put them in the guest room.
Winston: Okay, then come with us.
Jess: Wha...
Cece: Why.....
They walk into the guest room. Ally and Winston are holding hands.
Nick: Ah, what's going on?
Schmidt: I don't know, why don't you ask, pushy over here.
He gestures to Winston.
Winston: We just wanted to share New Years with you and well....
Ally: ....Well, we have a bit of an announcement.
Winston: We are engaged!
Everybody: Yay, Congratulations, way to go....

Later
All: 3, 2, 1
Cece, Schmidt: Happy New Year!
They hug and kiss.
Jess: Happy New Year!
She hugs Schmidt and Cece.
Jess: Happy New Year, mama bear.
Ally, Winston: Happy New Year!
They hug and kiss.
In the other room.
Nick and Reagan watching from the bed.
Nick: Happy New Year.
Reagan: Yeah, happy New Year.
They hug and then Reagan runs to the bathroom.
In the living room
Jess: I can't believe you are engaged.
Winston: I know, right?
Cece: So, how did you do it?
Winston: Oh, I didn't, I mean I could have....
Ally: I asked him.
Jess: Way to go!
Cece: Going after what you want!
Jess: I love your ring Winston.
Winston: It's awesome, right?
Cece: Aww......but that means you don't have a ring.
Winston: Well, we can't have that.
She turns around and he is down on one knee. He has a ring for her.
Ally: Wha, what's going on?
Winston: Ally, will you Marry Me?
Ally: You know I will.
He puts the ring on her finger.
Ally: Ah, where did you get that ring?
Winston: My wallet.
Jess: You just always carry a ring with you?
Winston: Yeah well, no. I mean, just for the last 10 months and three days.
Ally: Uh...we have only been dating for seven months.
Winston: Yeah well, we may have been only together for seven months but I knew you were the one, ten months ago.
They kiss.

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Can't wait.

Could you please check the OP and links when you have time too? If there are any repeats let me know.

KatB

I'll look tonight.

Episode 7 A Trip to Remember

Schmidt: So, you talked to Jess?
Cece is distracted.
Cece: Huh?
Schmidt: Jess, have you talked to her?
Cece: About the house sitting? Yeah. She said, no problem.

At the loft
Reagan: So Jess is going to be house sitting for a week and Winston is at Ally's.....So.....The loft....... will be ours.
Nick: Whatever will we do?
Reagan: Chinese food and video games.
Nick: I love you!
Jess comes into the living room.
Jess: I can't believe my car broke down, especially this week.
Nick: Don't worry Jess. The shop said it would be ready by tomorrow and I am going to give you a ride to Schmidt's.
Jess: Yeah, I know.

At Schmidt and Cece's
Jess: Hey!
As she and Nick walk in the house.
Cece: Hey guys! Come on in.
Nick: Where is Schmidt?
Cece: He is just changing Winnie.
Nick: Oh, okay.
Nick goes into the nursery. Schmidt is wearing goggles, and an apron.
Nick: Hey!
Schmidt turns around and sees Nick.
Schmidt: Nick!
Nick: Goggles? Smart!
Schmidt: You can only get sprayed so many times.
Nick: I hear that.
Schmidt: Hey, thanks for taking us to the airport. These days you have to take out a loan to park at the airport.
Nick: What a scam. I mean, paying to park. Next thing you know, they will make us pay to talk on the phone.
Schmidt: We do pay to talk on the phone, Nick.
Nick: Well, maybe you do.
They go into the living room.
Schmidt: Come on babe. It's gonna take at least an hour to get through security.
Nick: An hour? The most it took me was 15 minutes.
Schmidt: 15 minutes?
Cut to Nick in line and talking to the fellow passengers.
Nick: Mam, my flight is boarding. Do you mind?
Sir, please. I'm not going to make my flight.
He just keeps cutting the line till he is in front.
Schmidt: And that worked?
Cut to Nick sitting and relaxing, waiting for his flight. A passenger recognizes him.
Passenger: Hey!
Nick looks and panics. Gets up and starts running. The guy chases him.
Nick: Sure. (Said in a non convincing tone)
Cece: Okay Jess, so we will see you in four days.
Jess: Bye, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on the place.
Schmidt goes to speak.
Jess: Yes, I will use a coaster. No, I will not eat in bed or wear shoes in the house.
Schmidt: Well, it's just....this is new carpet.
Jess: I know, and I have the list right here.
Nick: List?
Jess: Schmidt's rules for house sitting.
Schmidt takes Winnie out and puts him in the car seat.
Jess and Cece hug goodbye.
Cece: Well alright, we are off.

At the loft
Reagan: So you are gonna be at Ally's all week?
Winston: Yeah. Ally calls it a trial run. She calls it, sampling the merchandise, before the warranty expires.
Reagan thinks about it for a sec.
Reagan: You know, I really like that girl.
Winston looks confused.
Reagan: Oh and don't worry, Nick said he already had the talk with Ally.
Winston: Talk? What talk?
Reagan looks embarrassed.
Reagan: Oh, na...nothing. Let me help you pack.
She goes down the hall to his room.
Winston: You know, I feel like I am missing something..... You know what I mean Ferguson?
He just stares at Winston.

At the house
Jess is in the kitchen. Talking to herself.
Jess: Schmidt won't know. He won't know, how could he? It's only one glass of wine. I want to drink my wine, while I watch the movie. That's not unreasonable. Only drinking wine in the kitchen, preferably over the sink, now that's unreasonable.
She goes into the living room, with her wine and snacks. She puts in her dvd. She is enjoying the movie and her snack. The movie gets interesting, then shocking, Jess gets sucked in. Before she knows it, she is so into the movie that she doesn't realise that she has spilled the wine. Right on the new, beige carpet, Schmidt's brand new beige carpet!
Jess: No, no, no, no, no........Nooooo!!!! Okay, I can do this, I can do this.
She goes and grabs her phone.
Jess: Pick up, pick up.
Reagan: Jess, hey.
Jess: Yeah, okay. So, I um, may have ruined Schmidt and Cece's new carpet.
Reagan: What, how?
She tells her the story.
Reagan: Okay well, that doesn't sound too bad. All you need to do is rent a steam cleaner, unless they have one.
Jess: How? I have no car.
Reagan: Right.
Jess: The longer it sets there, the worse it's going to get.
Reagan: Calm down Jess. I'll be right over.
She hangs up the phone. Just as Nick comes in.
Nick: Wha, I thought we had plans.
Reagan: We do, but Jess needs my help. Sorry....
Nick: Why, what's up?
Jess: She spilled wine on the new carpet.
Nick: Schmidt is going to kill her. He loves that carpet.
Reagan: Don't you think you are just overreacting, just a bit?
Nick: No. When the carpet was delivered, he cried. He hugged the carpet roll, and slept with it.
Reagan: Okay well, I am going to bring her a steam cleaner.
Nick: Alright well, I guess I'll see you later?
Reagan: Yeah, see you.
They kiss goodbye.

Back at the house
Reagan: Okay, so where is it?
Jess: Am I glad to see you? It's right over here.
Reagan: Wow! Well, you won't even be able to tell that you spilled anything, after I'm done.
Jess: Reagan, you are a life saver.
Reagan: I'm just glad I can help.
They clean up the stain. It's not even visible.
Jess: I don't believe it, I can't even see where I spilled the wine.
Reagan: See, like I said, you can't even see that there was ever a stain.
Jess: Well, thank goodness, cause Schmidt would have never let me live that down.
Jess yanks the cord for the cleaner out of the wall. In doing so, she managed to pull the socket out as well. Causing a slight hole in the wall.
Jess: Ahhh........
Reagan: What did you do?
Jess: I just pulled on the cord.
Reagan: But you pulled it sideways, and not straight on!
Jess: Well, I know that now!
Reagan: Okay I think, first off, we need to calm down.
Jess: Yes, we need to calm down. Now what?
Reagan: Nick.
Jess: Huh?
Reagan: Let's call Nick. Perhaps, he can help.
Jess: It can't hurt.
She thinks about what she just said.
Jess: Well, let's call him, anyway.
Later
Knock knock
Jess: Hey.
Nick: So, where is the.....wow!

Thank you for flying JetBlue, the local time is 9:15pm, and the temperature is a brisk 35 degrees. We will be taxing to the gate shortly.
Cece: You wanna check in with your mom and let her know we just landed?
Schmidt: I won't need to, as soon as I turn my phone on..... (Beep Beep) Yup, there she is. She is outside the terminal.
They go outside and see Louise outside waiting.
Louise: My babies!
A cab comes speeding by.
Louise: Hey! Can't you see I am trying to meet my grand baby here?!
Schmidt: Ma!
Louise: My baby!
She goes right past Schmidt and goes right over to Cece to see Winnie. She picks him up.
Schmidt: Ma!
Louise: You are just the most precious......
Schmidt: Ma?!
Louise continues playing with the baby.
Schmidt: Ma!!
Louise: What?
Schmidt: I don't get a hi?
Louise: Hi.

Back at the house
Reagan: So, you can fix this, right?
Nick: Sure (said, very unconvincingly)
Jess: Nick!
Nick: Well, I think first we need some super glue, and plywood.
Reagan: Oh, dear God!
Jess: I'm dead.
Later
Knock knock
Winston: Okay, so where is the..... Wow!
Ally: How? I mean.........yeah, how?
Jess: Well, I pulled on the cord....
Ally: You know you really shouldn't do that.
She stares at her, with a knowingly looks.
Ally: You probably already know that. Anyway, this isn't that bad.
Jess: Really?
Ally: Yeah, I got this. It should only take a couple of.......
Beep beep
She looks at her phone.
Ally: Winston, we gotta go.
Jess: Wait, what?!
Ally: Sorry, a work emergency. I'll call you when I can.
Jess: Okay, thanks. As long as we can fix it by Tues.
Ally: We will.
Winston: Alright, see you guys later.
They leave.
Nick: So, does anyone want to order a pizza?
They stare at him.
Nick: What?! We can't do anything about the hole tonight and we have to eat.

Back in NJ
They are in the house
Winnie starts crying
Cece: I think it's past his bed time.
Louise: Oh, I'll take him and put him down.
She takes the baby out of Cece's arms.
Cece: He'll need to be changed first.
Louise: I got this. You just relax.
Cece: She hasn't let the baby go, since we got here.
Schmidt: You are exagerating. She is just excited. You'll see.
Cece and Schmidt make their way to their room and get ready for bed.
Cece: Perhaps. Anyway, I'm too tired to think about this tonight.
They are just about ready for bed.
Knock knock
Cece: Come in.
Louise: Here he is, all ready for bed.
Schmidt: Thanks ma. See you in the morning.
Louise: Good night baby.
She kisses him goodnight.

The Next Day
Reagan wakes up and Nick isn't in bed. She goes into the kitchen to find Nick fixing breakfast for Reagan.
Reagan: Hey.
Nick: Wha, ah......You aren't supposed to be up yet.
Reagan: Excuse me?
Nick: Will you just go back to bed.
Reagan: What? Why would I do that?
Nick: Will you just?
He gestures for her to go to the bedroom.
Reagan: Okay, but this better be worth it.
She gets back into bed. He comes in, with the breakfast in bed, that he had been preparing.
Reagan: What's this?
Nick: It's our first morning alone together in the loft. I wanted to make it special.
Reagan: Nick, it's perfect!
She says as she smells the flower, he put on the tray.

At Schmidt and Cece's
Jess wakes up and goes into the kitchen.
Jess: Ah.... Ferguson. What are you doing here?
She sees a note attached to the cat.
Jess: So, they ditched me last night for work and now I have to take care of the cat?
The note says
"Jess, sorry but busy with work for the next couple days. Can you take care of Ferguson till Monday night?"

At Ally's
Ally wakes up around 8am, she is really tired.
Winston yawns, then: What time is it?
Ally: Around 8am.
Winston: I wish we weren't on call this weekend. This was supposed to be our weekend.
Ally: I know honey, but what can we do?
Winston: I know but we didn't get done till 2am.
Ally: And we need to get moving.
Winston: Winnie needs his sleep.
She looks at him to say, get a move on it.
Winston: Right!

At Cece and Schmidt's
Jess: Okay Ferguson, what shall we do?
She looks at him.
Jess: Right! Food.
Jess fixes Ferguson his food.
Jess: Okay, now my breakfast.
She fixes her breakfast, eats and cleans up. Then she decides to go read in the living room. On her way, she sees it. The hole.
Jess: Ugh.....some house sitter. I really should do something special for them, but what?

At the loft
Nick and Reagan make the most of their morning. By the time they get out of bed, it's noon.
Nick: I can't believe it's noon.
Reagan: Yeah, I think it may be time to get out of bed.
Nick: I agree.
Reagan: So, what do you want to do today?
Nick: I have to go to work, for a couple hours. With Cece gone, we have been short staffed. But you can come hang out at the bar.
Reagan: All day, I'll pass. I think I will get a jump on some work, while you are out. And I'll take care of dinner.
Nick goes to speak.
Reagan: Ah, I'll order out.

In NJ
Cece is taking a nap. Schmidt comes in as she is waking up. He kisses her.
Schmidt: Welcome back, sleepy head.
Cece: Mmm......thank you for that.
She kisses him again.
Schmidt: Feel better? You really looked tired.
Cece: I do. Have you seen Winnie, I need to give him a bath?
Schmidt: Yeah, he is in the kitchen. Ma was just finishing up his bath.
Cece: Really?
Schmidt: What?

A couple days later. It's now Monday, Schmidt and Cece come home on Tuesday, morning.
Jess is on the phone.
Jess: Winston! They come home in less than 24 hours.
Winston: I know. But we have been on official duty all weekend.
Jess: Well, if you guys don't get over here and help me out, the next time you come over here, it will be on official business, cause Schmidt is going to kill me.
Winston: We will be there tonight, I promise.
Jess: Tonight?!
Winston: This evening. That's the best I can do.
Jess: Okay, well I have to work today, anyway.

Monday evening
Jess talking to the cat
Jess: Where are they?
He just looks at her.
Jess: I know it's raining hard but still..... Yes, I want them to be safe but we are running out of time.
She hears a car.
Jess: Yes!
She goes and opens the door.
Winston and Ally come rushing in, from the rain. Rain, heavy rain in Southern California. Crazy, but true.
Ally: Okay, I think we brought everything to fix the hole.
Jess: Thank you, you are a life saver.
Ally: What are friends for?
Jess hugs her.
Jess: While you are at it, I'll take care of dinner.
She goes into the kitchen.
About an hour later.
Ally comes into the kitchen.
Ally: Okay, I think it's done. The paint just needs to dry.
Jess goes and takes a look.
Jess: That's amazing. It looks the same.
Then Jess looks down.
Jess: Ahh!!!!
Ally: Wha, what's....
Ally looks and sees the problem. Ally didn't take off her boots and the carpet has a few wet and muddy spots.
Jess makes a phone call.
Jess: Reagan, where did you rent that steam cleaner?
Reagan: Why?
Jess: You wouldn't believe me.
Reagan: Okay well, I'll pick it up and see you in the morning.
Jess: No, no, no....
Reagan: Wha, why?
Jess: They come home tomorrow morning. I need to clean it now.
Reagan: Well, the store is closed, they don't open till 8am.
Jess: They get here at 10am!
Reagan: I'll pick it up and be there as soon as I can.
Jess: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

It's 8:30 and Schmidt and Cece are due to arrive at 10am
Jess: Reagan!
She hugs her.
Nick: I'm here too.
Jess: Nick.....Reagan, do you have it?
Reagan: It's right here.
Jess: You are a life saver.
They go and get ready to clean the carpet. Nick stands there and talks to himself.
Nick: No, don't mention it. I always love getting up early and fight morning traffic, to help a friend.
They just finish cleaning the carpet.
Jess: It looks perfect. You can't even tell, can you?
Reagan: It looks great. We even have time to spare.
Beep beep
Jess: That's Cece. They got in early, they are on their way now.
Reagan: The carpet won't be dry by then.
Jess: I know that!
She texts back. "Take your time."
A few minutes later. A car pulls up.
Jess: That's them!
Jess greets them at the door.
Jess: Ahh!! You are home.
They hug. They are in the kitchen.
Schmidt: Well, it's just good to be home.
Jess: Ahh, where are you going?
Schmidt: To put our stuff away.
Jess: Just like that? We wanna hear about your trip.
Jess nudges Reagan.
Reagan: Yes, how was your trip?
Schmidt: Well, Cece can tell you all about our trip. I have to put our stuff away, it's alreay been ten minutes. Any longer and we might as well be living like hobos.
Ahh........
Jess couldn't stop him, and with Schmidt in his socks.
Schmidt: Wha, Jess......why is the carpet wet.
Reagan: It's just sweating.
Schmidt: Excuse me.
Jess: Yeah, sweating, carpets sweat.
Schmidt: Uh, and the steam cleaner in the corner?
Reagan to Jess: Really? All you had to do was put the cleaner away. I mean we cleaned the floor and fixed the wall....
Schmidt: Wall?!
He starts looking around.
Jess: Uh..... Well I wanted to have wine with my movie.
Schmidt's eyes get big.
Jess: So, I poured my wine and was watching my movie and that's when it happened.
Schmidt: Uh, huh....
At this point he is having a hard time breathing.
Cece: Go on Jess
She tells them about the hole and the muddy foot prints.
Cece: Okay Schmidt, you can do this.
She is trying to comfort Schmidt. She goes to rub his back, by now he is hunched over.
Cece: Oh no, I have seen this look before.
Cut to Schmidt seeing a scratch on his car, he throws up.
Cut to Schmidt's pants getting ripped, he throws up.
Cece: Hang on Schmidt. Jess, give me the trash.......
Schmidt throws up
Reagan: I'll get the cleaner.

That weekend at dinner
Cece: Who wants some wine?
They start serving the wine.
Schmidt: Here you go.
Jess: Really Schmidt? A sippie cup?
Schmidt: You are just lucky, I let you eat in the house.
Jess: Is this going to be my new cup?
Schmidt: Yes, until you can be trusted around my carpet.
Jess: And uh, how long will that take?
Schmidt: Five years.
Jess: Five years?
Schmidt: Yeah, go five years without spilling, and we will see.

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Oki

KatB

I can't wait to share my new stories. It's hard waiting, hehe.... I like the feedback.

lessismore

And we like your stories

KatB

Aww...

Cadenf

Post away!

KatB

Thanks Cathy!! This is New!

One note, the Netflix show, that they are talking about is completely made up.

Episode 9 The Weekend

At the Loft
Schmidt: So, Cece has to go out of town for the weekend.
Reagan: So, that means you will have to spend the whole weekend, just you and the baby?
Schmidt: Yeah.
Reagan and Nick share a look.
Schmidt: It's not like I haven't spent time alone with Winnie.
Reagan and Nick share a look.
Schmidt: Stop that.
Jess: Hey have either of you seen Alien Force?
Nick: No
Schmidt: Na
Reagan: Haven't heard of it.
Jess: It's this new show on Netflix.
Later Jess is walking down the hallway. Reagan grabs her and pulls her into the bathroom for a private talk.
Jess: Wha......
Reagan: Don't do it.
Jess: It's only an audition.....
Reagan: That's not what I am talking about, wait audition?
Jess: Ya, yeah, it's nothing. Wha, what were you talking about?
Reagan: I'm talking about going down the rabbit hole that is Alien Force.
Jess: Uh, I thought you hadn't heard of it.
Reagan: Well, I lied. Obviously.
Jess: Obviously.
Reagan: That show will suck you in and take 10 hours out of your life, and will give you nothing in return.
Jess: 10 hours? You can get through 26 episodes in 10 hours?
Reagan: Uh, what do you mean? They only have 13 episodes.
Jess: No, they have 26. Look.
Reagan: Wha, 26? Not that I care. I'm out.
Jess: Really? Cause I was thinking about sitting down and watching the show all weekend.
Reagan: I don't care. Wha, what makes you think I wanna even watch that show?
Jess: The fact that your face is twitching right now.

Later
Winston: Okay, I'll see you later.
He hangs up the phone.
Winston: It looks like Ally is sick. So, I'll probably be over at Ally's all weekend.
Jess: That's great!
Winston: What?
Reagan: I think what she means is, that's great that you are going to take care of her.
Jess: Yeah, that's what I meant. You are such a great boyfriend.
Winston: Thanks. That means......
He gets chocked up.
Winston: A lot.
He goes into his room.
Nick: So wha, what do you want to do this weekend?
Reagan: This weekend?
Nick: Yeah.
Jess: I'm surprised at you Nick.
Nick: Huh?
Jess: Leaving your bast friend in the lurch.
Reagan catching on.
Reagan: Yeah, Schmidt's going to be all alone with the baby. Are you going to let that happen?
Nick: No, yeah, I mean, do you think it's that big if a deal?
Jess: The biggest. Didn't you see how Schmidt was trying to put on a brave face?
Nick: Yeah, of course. I pay attention to things.
Just about then, Schmidt comes out of the bedroom with Winnie.
Schmidt: Okay, so we are off.
Nick: Hey Schmidt, I know you were worried about spending the weekend alone with the baby. Well, worry no more pal.
Schmidt: Huh?!
Nick: Yeah, I'm gonna keep you company all weekend.
He is all excited and Schmidt is still confused.

At Ally's
Winston: Ally I'm here.
He announces as he enters the apartment. Armed with his overnight bag, meds, soup and other things to make Ally feel better.
Ally: Ugh...
She is awaken by his arrival.
Winston: Oh, did I wake you?
Ally: Yes. I told you, I could take care of myself Winston.
Winston: I know you did. Let me go get you some ginger ale.
Ally: Winston, I don't need any.....
He already left the room.

Schmidt and Cece's
Cece: So, are you all ready for your play date?
She says, laughing.
Schmidt: It's not a play date. It's......well, I don't know what it is, but it's not a play date.
Cece: Well, whatever you call it, have fun.

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New episode!!

Jess and Reagan wil watch that show together I think but it's so funny how Reagan reacted!

Nick and Schmidt play date! Can't wait for it. Awww Winston is so cute, taking care of Aly


BTW It's always so nice to see you here Cathy

KatB

No one, was around and I needed the thread bumped. She is good about doing that.

I thought you would love the play date. I love when people take care of others and we needed a WinAly story. Jess and Reagan, yeah I wanted more of them. I thought it would be funny for Reagan to hide that she likes this show.

At Ally's
Winston: Ally I'm here.
He announces as he enters the apartment. Armed with his overnight bag, meds, soup and other things to make Ally feel better.
Ally: Ugh...
She is awaken by his arrival.
Winston: Oh, did I wake you?
Ally: Yes. I told you, I could take care of myself Winston.
Winston: I know you did. Let me go get you some ginger ale.
Ally: Winston, I don't need any.....
He already left the room.

Schmidt and Cece's
Cece: So, are you all ready for your play date?
She says, laughing.
Schmidt: It's not a play date. It's......well, I don't know what it is, but it's not a play date.
Cece: Well, whatever you call it, have fun.


At the loft
Reagan: Bye Nick.
Jess: Have fun on your play date.
They are laughing a bit.
Nick: It's not a play date. It's called being a good friend. I don't know why I am talking to girls about this. What do girls know about friendship?
Reagan: Huh?
Jess: What?
Nick: All girls do is fight and cry.
Jess: Exactly, just yesterday I was fighting with Reagan.
Reagan: Oh and that reminds me, we are out of tissues.
After he leaves.
Jess: Why can't we tell Nick?
Reagan: He wouldn't understand. I think this should just be our thing. It'll be more fun, don't you think?
Jess: I don't know how I feel about keeping secrets from Nick.
She then bursts out laughing.

Schmidt and Cece's
Cece: Okay. So I left some bottles ready to go and Winnie will be sleeping for another hour or so.
Schmidt: Got it.
Cece: Oh and remember, he needs two drops at 4pm.
Schmidt: I got it, now please go enjoy your visit with your mom and don't worry. I have everything under control.
Cece: I know you do. It's just, I haven't been away from Winnie since he was born. But this is a good thing.
Nick walks in.
Nick: Schmidty, you ready?!
Schmidt: Ah, I guess so.
Nick: So your mom is getting an award or something?
Cece: Yeah, she is getting a broadcasting award. She is a local, reporter.
Schmidt: Oh boy.
Cece: What?
Nick: You know, the government controls the media.
Schmidt: Nick!
Nick: It's a proven fact! All you have to do it follow the money.
Schmidt mouths "follow the money" along with Nick when he says it.
Cece: Alright, well anyway. I need to go.
Schmidt: You're right. Nick, you good?
Nick: Yeah, don't worry. I'll take care of Winnie.
Cece: If he wakes up before Schmidt gets back, just give him a bottle.
She shows him where they are.
Schmidt: Thanks Nick. I'll drop off Cece at the airport and pick up dinner on the way back.
Nick: Sounds good.

AliceM

Was there a doubt?

Schmidt: Stop that.
Schmidt: Na
I totally hear him saying this
Reagan: Well, I lied. Obviously.
Reagan: Wha, 26? Not that I care. I'm out.
Reagan's face is twitching

That means......
He gets chocked up.
Winston: A lot.
Sure
Nick pays attention to things, hahaha! Like the shiny fork, haha!

Ally: Ugh... Yeah, it's her thing, hahaha!

Jess: I don't know how I feel about keeping secrets from Nick.
She then bursts out laughing.


Cece: Yeah, she is getting a broadcasting award. She is a local, reporter.
Schmidt: Oh boy.
Cece: What?
Nick: You know, the government controls the media.
Schmidt: Nick!
Nick: It's a proven fact! All you have to do it follow the money.
Schmidt mouths "follow the money" along with Nick when he says it.
This is gold, Kat!

I enjoyed it entirely, Kat

KatB

Aww, thanks. That means so much!


At Ally's
Winston: Here you go.
Ally: Winston, I told you I'm not hungry.
Winston: Come on, you have to eat. I'm not taking no for an answer. At least five bites.
Ally: You're not leaving till I eat something are you?
Winston: Nope.
She begrudgingly eats.
Winston: Okay, I'll go now and let you sleep.
Winston goes into the kitchen to clean up.

At the loft
Reagan: Food?
Jess: Check!
Reagan: Drinks?
Jess: Check! Cell phones on silent?
Reagan: Check! Comfy clothes?
Jess: Check!
Reagan: Blankets and pillows?
Jess: Check! I think we are ready to dive in.
Reagan: Let's do this.
Jess: Hold on.
Reagan: Bladder check?
Jess: Yeah, no I am good.
They press play as they settle in for the weekend.
Jess, Reagan: Alien Force!!

At Cece and Schmidt's
Schmidt comes in with the food.
Schmidt: Hey I got the......
He sees Nick holding Winnie.
Nick: Great.
Schmidt is just so happy seeing his best friend holding his son.
Schmidt: I think he likes you.
Nick: You think?
Schmidt feels like he is going to get all choked up, so he quickly changes the subject.
Schmidt: Ah, food!
Nick: Yes. We need to teach Winnie how men eat.
Schmidt: We do, but I think he is a little young. Don't you think?
Nick: What do you mean? I was eating roast beef before my first birthday.
Schmidt: That explains so much.
Nick looks confused.

The loft
Both: Ahh.......woah.....
Reagan: I told you!
Jess: Yes, you did. But I was right about.....
Reagan: You were.
Knock Knock
Jess: That's the pizza.
Reagan: I got it.
Moments later
Jess: Good call on getting more soda with the pizza.
Reagan: Thank you.
Jess: We would have definitely ran out before morning.

AliceM

WinAly awwww Nick and Schmidt awww