-Episode 5-
(The friends had only had a short time to catch up.. but it had already managed to lift the moods of some people.. May however despite being happy for Bray and Amber.. and Ved and Jay.. Still felt a little bad.. the main reason being the fact that it was HER fault that Pride had died... Seeing Amber, Bray and their son happily re-united tore at her.. she didn't know why.. but it somehow reminded her of Pride.. "Why couldn't I just have been happy for Pride and Salene?.. the way that I am for Bray and Amber".. she thought to herself! ..She knew that the pain she felt was her own fault! .... Ebony on the other hand was feeling great.. but a little bitchy... She was happy for Ved and Jay... but she was majorly glad to see Bray... but not so pleased to see Amber draped in his arms... Was the jealousy creeping back in? ... What about Slade?.. )
EBONY: As much as I hate to break up these lovely family re-unions .. We came here for a reason
LEX: Ebony's right.. Priorities first.. Story time later
RUBY: Come on.. let the families have a little bit of time.. who know's how long they've been parted
SLADE: All the same, we must get a move on
AMBER: (Detaching herself from Bray).. Where were you heading? ..
BRAY: Back to the city.. We..
AMBER: (Interrupting).. No you can't.. it's too dangerous..
VED: Yeah we know the technos..
AMBER: (Interrupting once again).. NO......... it's not the technos.. it's a new virus..
BRAY: Virus?
AMBER: I'll explain later.. Right now we need to get moving
ZOE: So where are you guys heading?
(Amber looked Zoe up and down.. she didn't know this girl.. all she knew was that she was beautiful and Amber felt very jealous.. "Is this Bray's new girlfriend?" .. she pondered to herself!)
AMBER: Anywhere.. somewhere safe.. somewhere sheltered to sleep.. for the kids mainly..
(she answered as Salene passed Bray Jnr back to Amber)
AMBER: This is Bray Jnr.. OUR son... (she said glancing over at Zoe whilst handing Bray his child)
(Ebony started to smirk to herself.. she knew exactly what was going on here.. She could sense the jealousy in Amber's eyes and she knew that Amber had got the wrong idea about Zoe.. but she wasn't about to put her straight.. she loved to see Amber sweat.. Zoe however oblivious to Amber's mood.. looks on in admiration of her nephew.. she knew she was going to enjoy being an aunt.. Bray Jnr was the most beautiful child she'd ever seen and now he was back with his daddy)
BRAY: (looking down at the child in his arms.. he's almost speechless).. I can't believe it... it was starting to feel like I'd never meet my child..... (feeling as though he could cry).. He's beautiful Amber..
GEL: Yeah.. It seems as though good looks run in the family
BRAY: (Ignoring Gel's comment) .. Look the way you guys were going.. is back to the city.. If it's dangerous, we need to be heading in the oposite direction .. (he informs the group)
GEL: (trying her best to be flirtatious) .. Oh .. handsome and smart .. I like that.. (she says whilst playing with a few strands of her hair)
MAY: Why? ... It's not as though you both share the same qualities..
(May replied bitchily)
GEL: (clearly offended) .. Are you saying I'm not pretty?
MAY: No....... I'm saying your not smart
JAY: Knock it off.. the pair off you... We've found some of our missing friends and family... we should be feeling good.. not arguing
LEX: Yeah.. Are we going to make a start or what? .. Instead of standing here gassing
JACK: (Nodding in agreement) ..We really should get going
(The gang take off in the opposite direction to the one they'd started to walk in..... as they got further and further into the woods everyone had been taking it in turns to carry Brady and Bray Jnr...... Ved was the most exhausted.. he most definatley wasn't used to all this walking)
VED: Someone shoot me
LEX: Gladly ... (Lex didn't hesitate in answering that one)
(As they continued their involuntary hike in search of food and shelter.. it wasn't long before Lottie.. who had eyes like a hawk.. spotted something)
LOTTIE: Look.. what's that?
(It was an old forest cabin.. made up of three separate sections.. it looked abandoned so the gang decided to take a closer look and inspected the cabin.. it was very clean and empty.. and looted for sure.. but it was shelter and definatley big enough for everyone... there was candles, a toilet and a few old magazines,... there were wooden beds but no blankets.. luckily Bray, Ved and Zoe had their survival kits which consisted of gas lighters, water, the odd item of food, and their own blankets... the others also had their own blankets which they'd brought with them from the boat, so they'd be sheltered and warm)
DARYL: This is amazing
AMBER: Sure is ... (Amber replied in delight).. Looks like we've found ourselves a new home
ELLIE: New home?
AMBER: (Brushing off Ellie's question).. Only for now of course
TRUDY: I can't believe it
(Trudy was the one who had been most negative about this whole leaving the mall and the city business.. but even she was impressed)
BRAY: There's still a lot to sort out, like who's sleeping where..
SLADE: And where to get food
BRAY: We'll we're not far from a little lake down there.. (he says pointing in the direction of it).. There's plenty of fish.. that's where, Ved, Zoe and I have been going to catch our food.. I can take some of the guys with me before night sets in
AMBER: Great... (still trying to take it all in).. I'm still amazed we've found somewhere.. this is going to be easier living than I thought
EBONY: Don't get used to it.. It's only temporary remember?
(As everybody got settled and evening drew in, Bray, Slade, Jay, Lex and Ram took off to catch some fish from the lake)
RAM: We shouldn't be too long ladies.. I'm a pro.. (Ram boasted.. even though he hadn't a clue how to catch fish)
LEX: Sure you are Ram.. (Lex replied pushing Ram out of the door)
(By now the bed situation had also been planned.. as the cabin only had 5 separate rooms .. including two smaller rooms detatched from the cabin .. as well as a large living space.. that still only made a total of 7 bedrooms.. as the living space would be used as it's main purpose.. for everyone to chill out and talk.. if they ever had the time........ so it had been decided that Ellie and Jack would be in one room.. Jay and Amber with Bray Jnr in another.. Slade and Ebony in another, then Lottie, Gel, May & Salene all sharing another.. Ruby, Zoe and Trudy with Brady would share another.. then Daryl, Ved and Ram would share another, and Bray and Lex would share the last room)
GEL: (Emerging from the bathroom excitedly).. There's a mirror in the bathroom..
MAY: So?
GEL: So.. I'll look great EVERYDAY.. I have to make an impression on that new Bray guy.. he's quite a catch
(Amber didn't even bat an eyelash, she knew Bray would never even give the time of day in getting to know someone as immature as Gel)
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(Meanwhile at the lake the boys were doing well.. they'd already caught 5 fish.. but it wasn't nearly enough to feed everyone.. Ram had, had quite enough of not being able to catch any fish and determined not to be beaten he stripped down to his shorts and dived into the lake.. it was a funny sight as the other lads laughed as they watched Ram fighting with the fish to catch them.. but it did the job.. he'd managed to catch some.. and soon the guys were heading back to the cabin where outside the girls had already started a camp fire to cook the fish.. Zoe sat next to Trudy and the girls had a little catch up on the past)
ZOE: Didn't think I'd be seeing you any time soon.. How've you been keeping?
TRUDY: Likewise.. and very well thanks
ZOE: (Turning her attention to Brady).. And who's this? .. Seem's like we've all grown up so fast
TRUDY: We have.. (she laughs).. this is my daughter Brady.. Actually she's YOUR niece too
ZOE: You mean.. You and Bray? .. Bray has two kids?... is this his daughter too?
TRUDY: No.. Bray only has the one.. Brady's, Martin's daughter...
(Trudy decides to tread carefully onto the next subject so she lowers her tone)
TRUDY: You do know..
ZOE: (nodding.. she knew exactly what Trudy was going to say).. That Martin's dead.. yeah.. It's okay.. Bray told me
TRUDY: Oh..
(Trudy and Zoe continue to chat as the lads arrive back with the supper)
SLADE: Nice.. Camp fire ready to go.. we'll be eating in no time..
EBONY: (joining Slade's side).. Yeah.. and something decent instead of crisps, nuts and fruit-bars
(Everyone gathers around the fire and Jay stands next to Amber and puts his arm around her)
JAY: We'll need to organise food for tomorrow as well... otherwise it'll be fish EVERY day.. (he laughed)
AMBER: There has to be other food out here, we just need to find it
(Bray wasn't listening.. he was frowning and confused as to why Jay had put his arm around HIS woman... noticing Bray's confusion ,Gel ceased the opportunity to let Bray know the truth)
GEL: (Standing beside Bray).. That's Jay... He's an ex-techno.. He's Amber's boyfriend
(The words Techno rung in Bray's ears.. he could handle Amber and the others befriending ex-technos.. after all he'd given Ved a chance.. but being in a relationship with one?... that was adding insult to injury)
EBONY: (Adding to the truth) .. It didn't take her very long to move on either if you ask me
TRUDY: Shut up Ebony.. No one asked you
EBONY: Well what are you defending her for? .. She stole him from you in the first place
(Bray shot a look at Amber and Amber knew instantly that Bray was hurting)
AMBER: It's NOT how it seems... (she says trying to ease Bray)
BRAY: So my girlfriend isn't getting it on with the enemy? .. The very person who in all of this was part responsible for half of the bad stuff that has happened.. Amber.. because that's how it seems.
(The others were shocked.. stood in silence awaiting Amber's response)
AMBER: (Pleading).. I am SO sorry..... you have to believe me.. it's not how it seems... Really it isn't..
BRAY: An Ex-techno? ..Amber please .. that's taking it too far
AMBER: Bray please? ... Can we talk?
BRAY: (Heartbroken) .. What is there to say? ..
AMBER: (Remembering the closeness she'd sensed between Bray and Zoe.. anger struck) .. I'm being made to feel guilty for moving on? ..Well what about you and your new glamour girl tart over there?
(Amber storms inside the cabin.. she feels defeated and humiliated.. Bray follows her)
BRAY: You mean Zoe?
AMBER: Oh who else?.. (she snaps)
BRAY: Come on Amber, Your jealous? ..... Of my SISTER?
("Sister"? .. An apologetic look spread across her face.. but she felt too ashamed to look Bray in the eye.... Amber felt so stupid, she couldn't have been more wrong about Bray and Zoe if she'd tried!)
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-End Of Episode 5-
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