The Pool Party

09: A Touch Of Redemption

Sammi looks around for a jacket that doesn't exist.

She looks to the kitchen, and sees James preoccupied. She then goes out on the pool deck. She 'falls' in. James doesn't notice at first, but then realizes she's still out there when it would only take a second to find it if it was there.

"Sammi how long does it take to find a- Sammi?"

Sammi is in the pool and looks unconscious. James throw his shirt off and dives in and gets her out. She slowly opens her eyes, and sees she's in James' arms. she acts like she was just unconcious. 

"Sammi? Sammi can you hear me? I'm gonna call 911."

"No wait! I.. I think I'm okay.."

"What happened? Did you trip?"

"I did. I think I might've hit my head and it knocked me out.."

"If that's the case then we need to get you to the hospital now."

"No.. I think you need to just.. warm me up by the fire. Okay?"

"Sammi, you really should get it checked out. It could be a concussion."

James pulls his phone out to start dialing. Sammi panics.

"No! I.. I was embarrassed to tell you this but.. I have... narcolepsy! I fell asleep then fell into the water, that's why I was unconscious."

"Okay.. are you sure you didn't hurt your head?"

"I didn't. I just need to get warm and rest a little before I can drive home."James heads inside, as Sammi hesisates.

"Wait, can you carry me in? I'm just too weak to get inside by myself." James hesitates, but feels empathy for her. He complies and sits her on the couch wrapped up in a towel. I see him carry her, Damn, what did I miss? I couldn't get through in time to the back yard from the kitchen window. 

"James? Can you make me some tea?" James heads into the kitchen and starts making her tea, he then brings it to her and sits down. I'm convinced they're on a romantic date. 

"Do you have any head pain?"

"I think I'm okay.. Just don't know if I'm ready to drive home."

"Do you have your narcolepsy meds on you? I can get your purse so you get them if you want, I feel like you should take that."

"No.. I'm okay."

"But you're not, you're not able to drive home."

"I just need a minute. This happens all the time, trust."

"Okay."

"Maybe we watch something?"

"Uh, okay."

James turns on the TV and flips through some random shows and movies.

"No, not just any show, let's watch a movie."

"You want to start a movie?"

"Duh. Ooh! That one looks good."

"Sammi, are you sure you're not ok to drive?"

"Of course I'm sure Jamie, turn up the volume. Do you have popcorn?"

"You seem fine. Are you actually narcoleptic?"

"Uh of course! I don't lie!"

"Okay." James gets up and walks to the kitchen. He grabs cinnamon and mint leaves, and mixes it. Then goes back out to Sammi and puts it under her nose. At this point, I decide I've seen enough and decide to head back. Caleb and Soph ditched me. I sigh then begin to walk home.