You Are Not Alone [SEQUEL TO WHEN YOU WERE MINE]

Taking Action

204: INT. NEVERLAND RANCH (KITCHEN) DAY FADE IN:

The next day, Rachael, Michael and Prince are preparing to visit Maury Povich.

RACHAEL: Honey, you want something to eat before we go?

MICHAEL: I'm not hungry Rachael.

RACHAEL: Ok...

MICHAEL: Have you talked to Prince?

RACHAEL: Yes, he's on his way. We're gonna go talk to Maury, and then we're gonna go see a lawyer and see what we can do about this.

MICHAEL: Good... I talked with my manager. I have to make a statement about the documentary.

RACHAEL: (rubs his back) Want me to be there with you?

MICHAEL: (nods)

RACHAEL: Ok. (kisses him)

PRINCE JR.: (comes in) Mom, is uncle Prince here yet?

RACHAEL: Not yet sweetie.

PRINCE JR.: Oh... Well, can I come with you?

RACHAEL: Oh honey, are you sure? This could get really intense. I don't want you to have to go through this if you don't have to.

PRINCE JR.: Mom, I know everything. There's nothing anyone can say that can change how much I love you guys.

RACHAEL: (smiles warmly) Come here baby. (hugs him lovingly) I love you.

PRINCE JR.: I love you too. So can I come?

RACHAEL: Yes sweetheart. Go get your shoes on.

PRINCE: (comes in) Morning guys, you ready to go?

RACHAEL: Yeah. Prince is coming with us.

PRINCE: You think that's a good idea?

RACHAEL: Prince he knows everything now, what more can they tell him?

PRINCE: Well yeah but I mean we're also suing Bashir for delamination against Michael too. Do the kids even know about the molestation charges from 10 years ago? With this doc and the scene with that kid they're bound to bring that up.

RACHAEL: (sighs) Shit, I didn't even think of that. They don't really know anything. Prince was only 4 when all that was going on. He was too young to understand. We'd hoped we'd never have to talk to him about that.

PRINCE: Maybe I can take him to the arcade or something.

RACHAEL: Would you? That'd be a huge help.

PRINCE: Of course Rach. And listen, I'm so sorry.

RACHAEL: For what?

PRINCE: For making you guys go on the show. I never meant for this to happen.

RACHAEL: Prince, it's okay.

PRINCE: No it's not, I will never forgive myself for doing that to you and Michael, especially Prince Jr.

RACHAEL: (squeezes his hand) Prince, it was 15 years ago. Believe me, I'm over it. I love you, Michael loves you and the kids love you. You have nothing to feel guilty about. It's not your fault the tape got leaked.

PRINCE: I love you too Rach. All of you.

PRINCE JR.: I'm ready.

RACHAEL: Ok. Let's go. (they all leave)

205: INT. TV STUDIO DAY DISSOLVE TO:

Rachael, Michael and Prince speak with Maury.

MICHAEL: (they all come in)