Thicker Than Water: Devon Seas Mini Series

[Siobhan]

This is fab so far Bry!! Really setting the scene. This will keep me going in the absence of DS - and get me all excited when DS returns.

I am with you on this one Em.. I am missing my daily dose of DS.. this will tie it all in. Can't wait for more

[Jojo]

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MORE OF PART ONE TO BE POSTED SOON

Is that soon today, or soon tomorrow, or better still, soon in the next hour ?? (please say its the latter, please say its the latter)

[Bryan]

INT. ASHWORTH HOTEL (2000)

Jared and Karen are walking around the newst Hotel of the Ashworths, builders and decorators are still adding the finishing touches to the place.

Karen: Well It certainly is shaping up well...

Jared: Well!?... Karen we need this place in full working order by the end of the week...we have a conference booked in here... execs... we will make a killing in the opening week...

Karen: You should have some more confidence in your workers Jared... after all they've done us proud with all the other hotels...

Jared: True...but you can't help panic when you're investing millions in to each project...

Karen: Not just your money tough is it darling, mine to... but I'm not stressing...leave the jobs to the professionals...as long as we reap in the profits then I couldnt care less...

Jared and Karen sit down in the bar where a barman is unpacking boxes and crates of alcholol.

Jared: A bottle of your finest red wine when you get a moment Nathan...

Karen: Who'd have thought it... 30 years back... we wouldnt have ever imagine we'd be sitting here...drinking wine...in your 10th hotel...not to mention the spas and the coach companies...

Jared: Tell me about... life has been very lucky to us... apart from dad... you know I never thought'd be get trough that...

Karen: Yeah well you underestimate us... The Ashworths will get trough anything babe... we're made of tough stuff...

Jared has a breif smile. The wine is brought to their table.

Jared: It's certainly taking it's toll on me...running this mini little empire...

Karen: Well what are you saying darling?

Jared: Five years time...I don't want to be here...stressed... opening new hotels..I want to have retired...give the kids the buisness... a nice little villa in Spain... fine wines... the simple life...you know?

Karen: Well you've earnt it babes... to the future...

Karen and Jared hit toast to the future, and then take a sip of their wine.

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INT. BARRISTER CHAMBERS (2000)

Will Ashworth is standing up in his chambers, looking trough the legal books on his bookshelve. A glamarous woman is sitting down by his desk, wearing designer sunglasses, a large hat and an expensive dress.

Mz Verico: I heard that you have quiet a reputation Mr Ashworth... for getting results...

Will: I would like to think so yes... please call me Will...I hate formalities...

Mz Verico: I would have thought a man of such upbringing would be use to formalities...

Will: Doesnt mean I have to like them tough does it?

Will grabs a legal book and sits down at his desk, facing Mz Verico.

Will: So then "Mz" Verico...what is that I can do for you?

Mz Verico: I feel like a change...call it a mid life crisis... I want to trade in my husband... lost his use... except for his money... I could have a bit of a cashflow situation...seems the best solution...wouldn't you say?

Will: You want to divorce your husband!? Surely this is a solicitor matter...

Mz Verico: If I wanted a solicitor I'd have seen one.

Suzie begins to rub her foot against Will's tigh.

Mz Verico: If I want his money I should be dealing with the best lawyer in the land...

Will moves her foot away from his crotch.

Will: You can stop that for starters...

Mz Verico is slightly offended. She gets up and walks towards Wil. She sitting on the table and starts to caress him.

Mz Verico: Oh come on Will... a man like you could have any woman you wanted...

Will: Yes...and I'm picky on who I go with... and I don't go with them just so the sake of it...

Mz Verico: An Ashworth? It's what drives you all...

Will: Well not me! I prefer attractive and intelligant woman as oppose to desperate sex crazed housewives... get out...

Mz Verico: I beg your pardon!?

Will: Get out of here! I'm not like the rest! I don't drop my pants at the first bit of skirt that comes asking for it... just get out you trollop!

An offended Mz Verico storms out. Will lies back and takes a deep breath. His phone rings, it says Melissa is calling, hestiantly he answers his phone.

Will: (Into Phone) Look...Melissa...I thought we agreed... what? Well we've said all we've got to say surely?... Well I can't meet you now...It's Max and Sophia's party... tomorrow then? Yeah...ok....

Will cancels the call and throws the phone onto the desk in frustation.

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EXT. DESERTED DEVON LAYBY (2000)

Lauren is sitting behind the wheel of a luxury sports car. Her boyfriend is sitting beside her. The pair are panting heavily. His shirt is undone suggesting they have just been having sex.

BF: That...was **** hot babe... I swear to god... you are THE best...

Lauren licks her lips seductively, pleased that she has satisfied him.

Lauren: Your okay I suppose...

BF: Only okay!?

Lauren: About average...I've had better...

BF: Oh thanks Lauren...you know how to make me feel better...

Lauren bends over and grabs her boyfriend by the head. She plants him a long and seductive kiss.

Lauren: That...is for showing me and a good time.

Lauren's hands slide down his body. She lowers her head. The camera stays on the boyfriend as he closes his eyes and lies back.

Lauren: And this...

The sound of his tousers being unzipped can be heard. He takes a deep breath.

Lauren: (Outraged) Is for sleeping with my best friend!

The boyfriend screams out in pain as Lauren moves back up.

BF: You bloody ANIMAL! Phyco bitch! Your bite my... Jesus! You should be locked up in a kage!

The boyfriend, crawls up into a ball in pain, scraming out loud.

Lauren: That's what you get for sleeping around...making a bloody fool of me! And you can tell that trollop that if I ever see her again she'll need more surgery than Micheal Jackson...

Lauren opens the passenger door and pushes the boyfriend out onto the layby, shirt undone and trousers down. She clears her throat and spits on him.

Lauren: Dreadful...I prefer the Cumberland...

She slams the door shut and speeds off, a smile of vengful satisfaction on her face.

A FEW MORE BITS OF PART 1 TO COME LATER!

[Layne]

I didn't realise you'd posted. Oh this is fab. Go lauren!!!!
More soon please x

[Jojo]

Ouch!!!! That was nasty - but bet he won't do that again - ever !!

Keep it coming Mr T - this is brilliant. Now you've started this, I want at least 4 episodes per day please

Edit: Mr T Do you have a mohican Bry??

[Bryan]

Ouch!!!! That was nasty - but bet he won't do that again - ever !!

Keep it coming Mr T - this is brilliant. Now you've started this, I want at least 4 episodes per day please

Edit: Mr T Do you have a mohican Bry??

Mr T!? Shut Up Yo Fool!

[Jojo]

Mr T!? Shut Up Yo Fool!

Oh the image in my head right now!!!

Back on track - Lauren is definitely going to be one not to be messed with - thats for sure

[Siobhan]

Good girl Lauren.. she knows how to deal with a cheat

[Bryan]

INT. BELLAMY MANSION (2000)

Jared, Karen and Will are all in the main lounge. Karen is pacing the wall.

Karen: Honestly where is Max!? Trust him to be late on an important day like this…if he cant be back in time for his wedding anniversary then what he can be back for!?

Jared: And Sophia! Where is she!? Honestly the guests will be here any moment…

Lauren walks in to the room with Sophia and Max’s two children: Abigail and Jonathon.

Lauren: No doubt she’ll make her grand entrance down the staircase at any moment (to kids) Go say hello to grandma.

The two children run up to Karen. She hugs them and makes a fuss of her. Jared gets up and walks into the hallway.

Jared: Sophia! Sophia are you ready yet!?

As Jared says this he catches Sophia at the top of the stairs. As Will, Lauren, Karen and the children walk out into the hallway, she begins to walk down the staircase. Looking like a princess she walks down the grand staircase with style and sophistication. Jared and Karen’s hearts melt, Lauren looks on with an disapproving and jealous look.

Sophia: How do I look?

Jared: As stunning as the day Max first brought you to see us…

Jared kisses her hand lightly. She takes her arm under his and escorts her into the lounge.

Jared: I thought we’d have some drinks among the family before we have the big bash…

Sophia: Sounds splendid…

Lauren: But we appear to be missing a vital part… the husband… maybe he’s realised that your not much cop after 15 years of marriage.

Sophia gives Lauren a scornful look.

Sophia: What did you just say!?

Lauren: Well you aren’t the model you was 15 years ago are you really Sophia? Everything’s starting to go south…if you know what I’m saying.

Sophia attempts to swing at Lauren. Karen stops her from doing so.

Karen: Sophia! Not infront of the children! Honestly… the pair of you need to stop this pointless bickering all the time…

Lauren gives Sophia a smug look, clearly the spoilt brat as always. Sophia points her finger at Lauren the sits down and takes downs a drink in one.

Sophia: She’s got a point tough hasn’t she…this isn’t the first time he’s stood me up like this…

Lauren: His shag must have taken up more time than expected

Jared: Lauren! We shan’t tell you again!

Karen: (To Jared under gritted teeth) I swear I’ll throttle Max when he gets back for this…

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INT. GENTLEMAN’S CLUB (2000)

Max is sitting down at a table, with a business college. The pair are relaxed with their jackets off and the top few buttons of their shirts undone: bottles of beers in their hands.

Women in skimpy bikinis are pole dancing on the stage infront of them. One of these women: Olivia Zitek is purposefully trying to catch Max’s eye. He cant keep his eyes of her.

Max: Well Laurence….I must admit this is a fantastic place to finalise a deal…

Laurence: Not the Ritz but…

Max: A bit of dirty smutt is good for the old sexual appetite… these birds are so up for it it’s untrue…

Laurence: And I’m sure you’re no hesitation to give it them…

Max: Well you know me Laurence, I’m a very generous gentlemen, hate to see women going without…I mean look at the **** on her…would be rude not to…

The two men laugh at this. Olivia moves closer up the stage to Max, purposely trying to show him her assets. Max gets a crisp £100 note out of wallet and places it in her bikini bottoms, smacking her backside in the process. The two men see this as a joke.

Olivia gives Max a seductive look and gestures that they leave the club, Max responds with a boyish grin on her face.

[Bryan]

INT. BELLAMY MANSION (2000)

The party is in full swing. Sophia is standing alone, Max has yet to arrive. A tear starts to role down his face.

Jared: Hey Sophia, what’s all these tears for eh?

Sophia: That ******* son of yours! Shows how much this marriage means to him… why do I bother with him Jared!?

Jared: Because you Love him…and he loves you…

Sophia: Well he has a funny way of showing it!

Jared: Come on Sophia…no need to get over emotional… just give him a few more minutes…

Sophia: What’s the point Jared!? He had his chance and he’s bloody well gone and blown it!

Sophia storms out of the main hall. Jared has a concerned look on his face.

INTERCUT:

Sophia walks into her bedroom, totally demoralised. She throws her shoes onto the floor and sits down on her bed. Tears start to role down her face. She gets out her mobile phone from her handbag and dials Max’s number. The sound of his answer phone can be heard.

Max: Hey, you’ve reached Max Ashworth’s answer phone, I can’t take your call at the moment, but leave me a message and I’ll get back to you…

During this time Sophia has poured herself a drink and is downing it.

Sophia: Hey “Max” it’s your beloved wife… if you even remembered that you’ve got one…married for 15 years… on this date in fact! You *******! You couldn’t even turn up for our special day could you!? You know I’m lenient with you…I let you live your life and I live mine… I’ve said you can have your other women…on the exception that you stay with me… but for Christ’s sake Max if you can’t turn your floozy for our Wedding Anniversary! I thought I knew you Max…I thought I loved you… what a bloody fool eh!?

Sophia puts down the phone. She has finished her drink, in an emotional state she throws the glass at the wall, and continues to drink straight from the bottle, her mascara run down her face.

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INT. ASHWORTH HOTEL (2000)

Max is sitting on the bed in one of the luxury bedrooms at one of his family’s hotels. He is shirtless and is relaxed on the bed. He listens to his answer phone message from Sophia. He is looking slightly emotional. We get keep sharp flashbacks of Max and Sophia back in 1985 for their first time.

Olivia walks in from the ensuite bathroom, wearing only a skimpy thong. She stands infront of Max to get his attention, he continues listening to the message.

Olivia: You’re not gonna go all frigid on me now are you?

Max throws the phone on the floor, and gives her a seductive look.

Max: Frigid? I don’t even know what the word means..

The pair laugh as Olivia climbs onto the bed and pushes Max onto his back. The pair begin to kiss passionately.

Max: I think this could be the start of a very “interesting” relationship…