Kate:
...and around mid-July would have been when we first had
sex. In the photo booth just around the corner.
Kerry: Dave, is this true?
Dave: No. She's making it up. This is all part of her
fantasy, believe me. It's true I haven't always been home at
night but the workload here has been huge - it has needed me
to stay.
Kate: Argh! Why won't you just believe me you stupid
cow!
3.29pm
Zack: Oi, you. This is our spot. Move!
Steven: Why? Can't you find another place to sit?
Spike: Look, jus' get out o' the seat an' mind yer
own business.
Steven: Why can't you just find somewhere else. Or
you could sit here next to me - there's enough space.
Zack: Listen mate, get out of this corridor or we'll help you
along your way.
Steven: I'm waiting for my sister. She should be out
of her classroom soon.
Spike: Jus' move.
Steven: There's no need to be so rude. If you really
insist on sitting here alone then fine, I'll move.
Spike: Jus' make sure we don' see you around here
again, alright?
3.56pm
Steven has just arrived home from school. Before attending
Riverside Secondary he was home schooled for 5 years before
going to a private school at the age of 10. The school he is
attending is public.
Henry: Steven, how was school?
Steven: Terrible, simply terrible. Why can't I go to
a private school anymore?
Henry: Why? What's up son?
Steven: The pupils at
school are complete idiots, father. There were these kids at
break who beat up a young lad and filmed it with some mobile
phone. Nothing was done about it though. And just before
leaving two other lads were demanding that I got out of
"their area" of they'd make me. I was alright though - as
was Amelia. We just need to make sure that we stay out of
other kids ways from now on. Though I seriously miss my old
school. Such a lovely place with decent human beings.
Henry: I know my job move hasn't exactly been the
best of things but we'll get by. We always do.
Steven: Oh I'm sure I can cope with public school
life, father, it's just that I rather miss my old life.
4.32pm
Lauren, Kerry and Paula are chatting in the local cafe.
Lauren: I can't believe you slapped her! I wish I
could have seen her face.
Kerry: Oh it was a classic moment - her jaw literally
dropped. Even better was her reaction when I said I was
still with Dave!
Paula: Excuse me for perhaps being rude but do you
believe Dave when he says Kate has been pestering him? Maybe
they did have an affair. You did say Kate was with Dave this
morning.
Kerry: Oh they work together so there's bound to be
moments when they're in the same room. Plus Dave's the type
of guy who doesn't like confrontation - he'll keep things
civil with her. And yes, I do believe my Dave - 100%. I have
no doubts. When I met her today she seemed exactly the type
of person who would do that sort of thing. Like those women
in the tabloids who claim they've slept with a famous
footballer when all they've done is had a casual chat in a
nightclub with them. It's a ridiculous accusation to make
and Kate should have known better.
Lauren: Well I believe Dave too - he doesn't seem the
sort of bloke that would do that kind of thing.
Paula: Well, you seem sure Kerry. I hope you're right
and the wedding goes without a hitch later this year.
Kerry: Thanks. Anyhow,
we don't know much about you. C'mon, let us know a bit about
the Laytons.
Paula: Well we moved here after my husband, Henry, was
moved through his job. You see, he's an accountant and he
got moved from the bank in Pleasantview to a bank here in
Riverside. So far I quite like the area - a real treat of a
neighbourhood with lovely houses and even better residents.
It's smaller than my last place of residence but I'm sure I
can grow to love this place just as much as the last one.
Lauren: It is a lovely place - I've lived here all my
life and I would never give it up.
Kerry: It's got a great community and the pub - the
one down the road -
Lauren: That I run - you should feel free to
pop in at any time and get to know the locals.
Kerry: - often has great evenings of entertainment.
Like karaoke's and such. Oh, and my hen night is in there in
a few weeks, you're invited!
5.57pm
Richard and Vanessa are getting ready to go out for the
night.
Richard: I can't believe we're doing this! (Laughs)
Vanessa: I can't believe these clothes still fit me!
After over 6 years as well!
Richard: D'ya think we'll look completely out of
place? The nightclub seems very trendy and for younger folk
- we're past our mid-twenties.
Vanessa: It's our anniversary. 8 years ago when we
were just 18 you finally plucked up the courage to ask me
out in a nightclub. This little night out is for that.
Richard: I still can't believe you said yes back
then.
Vanessa: Well I was in two frames of mind at the time
- but it was the best decision I've ever made and one that
I'll never forget.
8.43pm
Vanessa: Did you see the barman's face when I told him
my age - he thought I was just 21!
Richard: Well in these clothes we're young again!
Vanessa: (Laughs) Me, maybe, but not you. He thought you
were in your later twenties.
Richard: Yeah, well, you're as young as you feel and
I feel 18 again!
Vanessa: It is great
getting out again and having some fun. We should come here
again.
Richard: Except next time we should get clothes that
fit - this shirt's a bit tight around the neck.
Vanessa: Mine fits perfectly - no size problems at
all.
Richard: Apart from the oversized bow on your back.
Vanessa: Hey! My bow's funky!
Richard: Yeah... 10 years ago maybe.
Vanessa: Just like your stripy jacket then.
9.46pm
Lauren: Paula seems like a real nice woman. She
should fit right into the area.
Kerry: Yeah, definitely. We should invite them over
for a meal sometime just to get to know them better.
Lauren: Yeah. I haven't seen her husband yet though.
From what she's told us though he sounds like a very decent
bloke. And she sounds so in love with him.
Kerry: Speaking of love, we're still going out next
week, right?
Lauren: Definitely. I'm really wanting to find
someone soon. If I haven't found someone by Christmas I was
thinking of signing up to one of those online dating
services.
Kerry: Lauren, honey, I know you're desperate but you
can't be that desperate. (Laughs)
Lauren: (Laughs) I was being serious! I really want
someone I can have a serious relationship with.
Kerry: Well hopefully this time next year it will be
your turn to get married.
Lauren: Unless you get married to Dave again.
(Laughs).
Kerry: Lauren! (Laughs) This is only our second
time... but it's not my fault we split up and got back
together again last year.
Lauren: You know I was only kidding. Anyway thanks
for being such a great help when I need it. You're my best
friend.
Kerry: And Dave aside, you're my best friend too.
10.01pm
Richard: You can't
possibly be suggesting that we have woohoo in here.
Vanessa: We did it when we were younger... we
can do it when we're 26.
Richard: Oh I don't know. We haven't done anything
risky like this in ages. Plus it's a public toilet. It's
slightly disgusting.
Vanessa: For old times sake?
Richard: Fine...
Vanessa: Woo!
Richard: But I don't have anything on me though.
Vanessa: Nip into the men's toilet and get then.
Hurry.
Vanessa: OUCH!
Richard! That hurt really badly.
Richard: What? What's the matter?
Vanessa: I don't know but it's extremely painful...
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