Act 3

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That next morning he woke up Beside Kathy and Julie on a pallet. Both of the girls were asleep. He looked around the room. Some how they wound up in the humongous living room. He doesn't remember how. But he does remember the house being hot boxed last night.....Among them were several other pallets. It had to be around 7 o'clock in the morning. Ha! Just wait in a couple of minuets the low moans of headaches and sorrow would wake every one up...only bringing with it more moans. He kissed Kathy on the cheek gently, and positioned his pillow under Julies head and tucked her in with a small blanket. He reached into his bag to get a 1 can of ravioli. Then he walked out the door, leading to the patio where all three of Kathy's sisters were sitting and cracking jokes, one was Kathy's twin, none other then Alex, who looked strikingly like her twin, and just as equally striking. Then there was Sophie and rose. Which they are(fraternal)twins. I know right what are the odds. Actually in broke city, the odds are pretty high. There's more twins then not. Usually they just don't know about each other. I guess these are the lucky few though. They all greeted him with hugs and pleasantries. They considered him to be they're brother. It was a close bond actually. And he loved them with all of his heart. After all they have been in his life since he was a pre teen. He handed Alex the ravioli can and his lighter......
Alex;
         Where did you get this? Is there more.
Drake;
          From Mr.Bunner. And yes(leaning in and secretively whispering)8 more cans
Alex;
         (marveled)8!?
Rose;
          (surprised)That grumpy old fart gave you ravioli
Drake;
             No(casually laughing)I stole them. He has so many he wont even miss them
Rose;
         Of course he does!(disgusted) He wouldn't donate to the poor even if it kept him from hell. What a pompous prick.
Drake;
            That's why I don't feel bad for stealing his stuff.
Sophie;
             Then Why do you work for him Drake, you could get other jobs. And I also need a genie pig!(she has a wicked grin on her face)
Drake;
              Of course I will be your genie pig Sophie hehehehe(he stares into her eyes then feels guilty/Kathy pretends not to notice just as she's always done when the two of them interact)..... I ummm...oh and Because I need money, and he pays the most, why else would I put up with such a tool bag. 
Rose;
              (ignoring what just happened)Id just raid his pantry and bolt. There's no laws here to abide by anyways.
Sophie;
              Technically...there are laws. There's just no one to enforce them.
Rose;
             (annoyed)Then there are no laws without law enforcers.
Sophie;
               (mannerly)First off, yes there is. the legal documents to this cities laws are still in existence.(calmly)and even if there were no laws there's still your character to consider.
Alex;
            Guys.(seeing the frustration on Roses face)shut up. Sophie is right let it go Rose.
Rose;
          (turning to Drake gritting her teeth)so Drake how was your night.
Drake;
            Terrifying, well at least until they Bombed the house with burning marijuana. I got pretty mellow then(chuckles)good for the immune system and the nerves.
Sophie;
             They hot boxed the house last night? Did anyone die. I could use a cadaver.
Drake;
            (gasping)Sophie!!!!!
Sophie;
              I'm just kidding!(all laugh).....maybe(they all shift nervously/Sophie makes an "I'm innocent" look)
Alex;
             Anyways......What the hell happened that was scary? Did it have anything to do with one of the Dean twins getting knocked out. (laughing)I hate them so much.
Drake;
            Yes, and errrr sort of.....
Rose;
           What do you mean by sort of?

(Kathy's point of view)
Kathy walks out onto the patio, hugging drake from behind, startling him. She was standing at the door and heard most of they're conversation before that. But no one noticed. And she was glad too. She hasn't told her sisters yet. And she knew that Drake would never keep something like this from them. Especially from Sophie, who everyone knew he has a soft spot for. So Kathy intervened before he said the word, pregnant. It was terrifying to think about. But she has to be the strong one. She's always been the strong one. And it wasn't that Drake was weak by any means, he's just emotionally strung. And who could blame him. He lost his family in a house fire. He spent his childhood caring for a girl not much younger then he. He's still constantly harassed by his prick of a boss and unaccepting people around him. And now this...add pregnant to the list. Some people think he's, weak including himself. Try low self esteem, and fear of failure. Or even consider the possibility of Thantophobia mixed in with a little monophobia. But not weak!!!!!! It pisses me off to no end when people doubt him. I love him. I believe in him and so should every one else. Unfortunately though, I know that's not how the world works..........


Kathy;
            Good morning everyone(still holding him from behind, Sophie gives her a menacing glare)
Rose;
            (motioning at Alex who was heating up the can with Drakes lighter in a dark corner) It is a good morning look what Drake gave us!
Sophie;
              Your amazing at keeping secretes(sarcasm/rose turns red)
Alex;
              (Giving Sophie a vicious glare)why do you two insist on fighting all the time!!!!
Kathy;
               (suddenly tense)guys please stop, your pissing Alex off.....
Drake;
                 Well I mean sisters are going to fight sometimes...(Alex glares at him)I...ummmm
Alex;
                Stop defending Sophie when you know what she did was wrong.....(turning to Sophie and rose)...and you two! you guys are sister, TWINS!!!! Stop all the god damn squabbling and grow the hell up, honestly what if she died today Sophie, which in this city just might happen, your last memory together would be of a stupid petty squabble!!!!! Is that what you want.
Sophie;
              (intimidated)I umm....(Suddenly a joyful bark sounded, followed by a 200 pound germane shepherd. Witch came stumbling out of the woods with mud and clay all over him)
Alex;
           (exasperating)chuck!!!!! What the hell have you gotten into!(she looks around)oh god I have to go bath him again. Try not to tear each other apart while I'm gone. Come on you loveable lump(he runs back into the woods)....Drake I could use a hand he's a big dog. 
Drake;
           Right!!!!!(they both run off after chuck) 
Drake;
             Kathy glares at Sophie and rose. Who refuses to look at each other. They all stand in silence. Then she shakes her head and remembers that Julie is still in bed. She's usually up by now. Concerned. She goes into the room that they camped out in last night. What she sees is unsettling. No Julie. No loud or obnoxious laughter. No bellyaching for drake to come show her attention(which he would give her) she was gone, the only trace that she even ever existed was a messed up pallet. I have to find drake! This wasn't like her. She has always congregated to him. Where ever he was Julie was always right behind him. Then she knew where to look, it was all so clear.......
Kathy;
            (furious)JIMMY!!!!! COREY!!!!!!
Mathew;
               They're upstairs Kathy
Kathy;
             Thanks(she blushed with embarrassment)

She just realized that people where staring at her, including Mathew(who was another resident)she quickly marched up the stairs, again people where asleep in the hall ways and vomit tainted the air. But she didn't care. Nothing could keep the Dean twins from the hell that she was about to unleash on the them. She tried to open the door but it was locked. She heard moans from the other side. Oh god what's happening! Oh HELL NO! She kicked it so hard that it buckled and literally fell off its hinges on the other side was a smoke screen of burning weed and the twins. who where butt naked......with 2 younger females(who were also naked)the one Corey was with was a blonde who looked to be about 15 years of age. The other one she couldn't see anything but a glimpse of long red hair. Anger built up inside of her, she advanced on jimmy.........

Jimmy;
             Well hello have you come to join the.......(Kathy pulls him off of the girl and punches him in his already bruised face)
Kathy;
             What the HELL WHERE YOU THINKING....(she grasps the red head and spins her around to see a terrified glazed look in this young girls eyes...but they aren't Julies eyes)...what where is Julie!(she demanded)
Jimmy;
             (holding his nose as blood gushes down his arm)who? that chick that made me the laughing stalk of the fraternity!? I have no idea where she is but frankly I don't give a damn!
Kathy;
             You're an ass hole you deserved it!!! Now tell me where she is or I swear there will be nothing left of your pretty face!!!!
Corey;
             (the two strange girls run out of the room naked)we just said that we don't know!
Kathy;
             You two are sick! How old where those girls!!!!(before she gets an answer she runs out of the room)

As she runs down the hall way she sobs...and she continues to sob until somehow she finds herself on the patio, with roses arms around her. She finds warmth in her sisters grasp...comfort even. Rose softly coos to her meaningless "feel better tunes"...all she can think about is Julie, how scared she was when she thought that Corey was....but it wasn't her it was some strange girl, some poor strange girl. She remembers the look of fear in her eyes. Her sobs become heavier, she buries herself deeper in her sisters chest, then she thinks about drake. God how upset he would be, he wouldn't sleep until she was found, he would probably kill himself with worry. Its my fault, I should have brought her out side with me, if I cant keep up with a teenage girl then..... how can I raise a baby

Rose;
         Shhhh, hush now, EEK, my shirt is all wet(nervously laughs)
Kathy;
           (wiping tears from her eyes, as she lets out a giggle)sorry rose(sniffling)
Rose;
         (A serous look crosses her face)you've been acting weird lately. Is everything okay.....(kathy vomits on the ground right beside rose)KATHY!!!!
Kathy;
           (Kathy stands up and right before she passes out she says)you have to find her..........
        
(Drakes point of view)
Alex and drake bathed the dog in the shower house across the street, Drake puts the towel over chucks ginormous body and vigorously dries the huge beast, when he's all finished he looks over at Alex who is cleaning up a puddle of muddy red water which is now incrusted in the flooring, cussing and stamping her foot in frustration as the mess refuses to give way. Drake chuckles....
Drake;
            I'm surprised that the water hasn't killed itself yet, very lady like I must say!(giggles)
Alex;
            (she glares at him, sighs deeply and scrubs the mess even harder with a towel)
Drake;
              Do you need my help...or...?
Alex; 
                Actually yes find me a brush please.(she grits her teeth) I HATE CLEANING!!!!!
Drake;
                (chuckles at her anger)your really attractive when your angry ya know!
Alex;
               (maliciously glares at him) you are soooooo lucky that I love you, because if I didn't id have a shovel and a body to bury. I'm going to give you another chance(her voice gets louder with each word) find me a GOD DAMN BRUSH NOW...god your annoying!(Chuck puts his massive paws over his head and whimpers)
Drake;
            (the smile fades from his face and is replaced with a hurt look) Lex I was just kidding....(she glares at him for a few seconds, he pouts and moister forms in his eye)sorry...ill get you your brush....umm...
Alex;
        Drake....(he turns away red faced and tries to run away, but she grabs his arm) hey I'm sorry....(her voice softens and is filled with regret)...i didn't mean to yell at you okay, I just got frustrated...
Drake;
           (he turns to her)yeah umm...sorry for being a baby. I forget that your easily upset...(down casts his gaze)
Alex;
           Its all good we're cool bro...(warmly smiles)...I forget how sensitive you are


They exchange long glances of a mutual understanding before hugging it out. When they pull away a loud crash comes from the hall way of the bath house and Chuck takes the opportunity to bolt back through the door where he then dashes towards the woods
Alex;
          DAMMIT SOPHIE!(she complains as Sophie dashes through the door towards them letting chuck out) I just bathed him! Chuck! CHUCK! Get back here now!(she starts to chase after Chuck but Sophie puts a hand on Alex's forearm before she can get through the door)what are you doing! Let me go!
Sophie;
       (She shakes her sister very roughly) Alex! Its Kathy she collapsed and Julie's no where to be found!
Drake;
        (Drake jumps up when he hears that last part)Julies missing?!
Alex;
      What happened to my sister!
Sophie;
         (she impatiently shoos them out of the door)There's not enough time...come on, follow me!

And with that they were out of the door...Drake was horrified. I mean honestly and truly horrified. The two people that he loved the most were in dangerous situations. Situation's that he himself didn't understand...which made it even worse. He didn't know what to expect when he walked through the door. The pictured in his head was mortifying to say the least. He imagined his lover twisted and writhing in a pool of her own blood...and what of Julie. Where was she. Was she okay...she could be in an alley way right now, Surrounded by pedophiles and pervs...or even worse. Dead. He felt anger rising in his gut...and just as quickly as it came. It dwindled back to fear. To guilt. Then to loss......they finally reached the doors...... no body noticed Sophie's huge smile....

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