444: INT. NEVERLAND RANCH (KITCHEN) DAY FADE IN:
A few weeks later. March 9th, 1993. The eve of the Soul Train Awards.
RACHAEL: (sipping coffee)
MICHAEL: (comes in) Good morning sunshine!
RACHAEL: Morning! You off to rehearsals?
MICHAEL: Yeah, I won't be home late. (kisses her) I love you.
RACHAEL: I love you too.
MICHAEL: (leaves)
445: INT. REHEARSAL STUDIO DAY CUT TO:
Michael rehearses for the show...
MICHAEL: (cues to the track) (starts doing the routine) (spins) (twists his ankle) AHHH!!! (collapses to the floor in pain) (holds his ankle)
BACKUP DANCER: Mr. Jackson, are you okay???
MICHAEL; No, I think I twisted my ankle!
BACKUP DANCER: I'll go call an ambulance!
MICHAEL: And call my wife too.
446: INT. HOSPITAL DAY CUT TO:
Michael has been rushed to the hospital with a twisted ankle.
RACHAEL: (rushes in and walks up to the front desk) Excuse me, I'm looking for Michael Jackson's room, I'm his wife.
NURSE: (looks at her) (scoffs) Nice try hun, I've heard that one before. Only family is allowed to see him.
JAVON: She's telling the truth. (shows her his ID) Javon Beard, one of Mr. Jackson's personal bodyguards.
NURSE: (eyes widen) My apologies Mrs. Jackson. Right this way.
RACHAEL: Thank you. (turns to Javon) Thank you Javon.
JAVON: You're welcome Mrs. Jackson.
RACHAEL: (goes into his room)
447: INT. HOSPITAL ROOM DAY CUT TO:
RACHAEL: (comes in)
MICHAEL: (smiles brightly) Rachael!
RACHAEL: Hey sweetie, are you okay?
MICHAEL: Yeah, I'm okay. I was doing a spin and ended up twisting my ankle pretty badly.
RACHAEL: Does it hurt?
MICHAEL: A little but not so much now.
RACHAEL: Good.
DOCTOR: (comes in) Ok Mr. Jackson, you're free to go. You'll be on crutches for a few weeks.
MICHAEL: Thank you doctor. (slowly sits up)
RACHAEL: Honey, honey easy. (helps him slowly stand up) Bill, can you take his other arm please?
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When You Were Mine [SEQUEL TO THE GIRL IS MINE]
FanfictionFollowing their dramatic appearance on Maury Povich, Michael and Rachael have pretty much gone back to their normal lives. But preparing for the new baby and upcoming albums and tours may prove more difficult than they thought. This book will take p...