Reign Over Me

Chapter 11: Sunday

Sunday

(As arranged, Ty'leah is sitting in Centennial Park near the Olympic Ring monument, sipping on a Starbucks Crème Brulee latte, when Alexandra approaches her, dripping with attitude)

Alexandra: (hands on her hip) okay, I'm here. Where's my check?

Ty'leah: well good morning to you, too, Alex. (Holding out another Starbucks cup) have a seat.

Alexandra: (sitting down) I don't drink coffee.

Ty'leah: it's a Berry Hibiscus Lemonade, supposed to be really good.

(Alexandra eyes the cup suspiciously before taking the drink)

Ty'leah: I was hoping that we could talk.

Alexandra: look, if you don't have the check from Kile...

(Ty'leah goes into her purse and pulls an envelope from her purse)

Ty'leah: I suggest you relax and talk to me. That is if you want this check.

(Alexandra settles in her seat, losing some of her venom)

Ty'leah: I'm gonna ask you this once and I'd really love an honest answer.

Alexandra: what?

Ty'leah: are you really pregnant?

(Alexandra snorts into her drink before taking a sip)

Alexandra: why the hell would I fake a pregnancy?

Ty'leah: fine. Is it really Kile's baby?

(Alexandra looks out into the park, shaking her head in disgust)

Alexandra: did Kile put you up to this?

Ty'leah: no. But I'm asking anyway.

(Alexandra glances over at Ty'leah before looking back out into the park, continuing to sip on her lemonade)

Ty'leah: you're getting this check from me either way.

Alexandra: yeah, he's the daddy.

Ty'leah: (holding the envelope out to Alexandra) you know his parents. They are gonna insist on making sure of that.

Alexandra: nothing to worry about.

(Alexandra takes the envelope and begins to walk away)

Ty'leah: you might want to open that envelope before you get excited.

(Alexandra stops and turns back to Ty'leah. She looks down at the envelope then back up to Ty'leah, who has a smirk on her face. Alexandra rips open the envelope and reads the check)

Alexandra: a check for one hundred grand...does he want a thank you?

Ty'leah: (standing up) look a little closer (sipping her latte).

(Alexandra looks at the check closer, noticing the post date)

Alexandra: (disgusted) are you kidding me?

Ty'leah: (walking down the steps to meet Alexandra) that check is post dated for 8 months from now. Just long enough for you to have a healthy, stress-free pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby, and the Reigns can get their blood test...without you disappearing.

Alexandra: unbelievable.

Ty'leah: I meant what I said. You can keep the money, regardless of the results. But, for your sake, I hope that baby does turn out to be Kile's.

(Alexandra looks from the check to Ty'leah, unable to form any words)

Ty'leah: I've stunned you into silence. Good, that means I still have your attention. While we're on the subject of a healthy pregnancy...you're done throwing temper tantrums to get your way with Kile.