Catherine 'Kitty' Gilmore (duplicitat) wrote in remains_rpg, @ 2016-09-27 02:28:00 |
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Entry tags: | # 2019 [09] september, kitty gilmore, zach montgomery |
so don't let it get you, don't let it get you down
Who: Kitty Gilmore and Zach Montgomery
Where: Quarantine/Zach and Kitty’s apartment
What: Kitty Facetimes to read the kids a bedtime story and she and Zach talk.
When: September 8th, 2019 - late evening.
[Kitty’s quarantine room is dimly lit as she sits on the edge of her bed and recites words to a book she has had memorized since Gigi was a baby. On the other end of the Facetime call Gigi and Miah are tucked into their beds while Zach holds the phone up for them to see her.] KITTY: Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere. [she finished the last few lines of a book she had memorized, then her gaze focused on Zach as he tucked their children into bed.] Gigi, Miah, mama loves you. Sleep well and be good for daddy. [her voice cracked with emotion but she hoped her babies wouldn’t pick up on it as they returned a chorus of “we love you mama” before Zach turned out the lights and left their room.] Zach, how are they doing? How are you doing? ZACH: [he gives them both extra kisses as he tucks them into bed, quietly leaving the room and moving to his own so their voices won't keep the kids from sleeping.] They’re okay. They ask after you, I don't think they really understand… but they're doing okay. [rubs his hand over his face, giving a shrug.] I’m fine. Tired. How are you doing? No urges to eat brains, right? KITTY: [sighs softly as pain and worry settles into the lines of her face.] I don't know if we should consider it a blessing or not that they don't understand… [makes a face at him when he tries to convince her that he's fine.] You don't have to do that you know, brush past how you're doing to focus on me. [pauses.] but, I'm alright. The bite wound is healing and near as any of the doctors will tell me I'm still 100% me. No urges to eat brains. The worst part is being here while everyone is there, and I still feel guilty that Liv’s in here… ZACH: [gives a soft frown, shaking his head.] You're in there and I’m out here, so I’m pretty sure how you're doing is more important, Kitty. [flops down on his bed to get more comfortable.] As long as you don't want to eat brains, I think that's a good sign - but I’m not a doctor. [pauses.] Have you seen Liv since you got there? She okay? KITTY: [her gaze flickers down to the floor for a moment before she looks back up, frown turning down the corners of her mouth.] Not to me it isn’t, but I’m not going to argue about this. [sighs as she settles down onto her bed.] Well, the doctors in here say it’s a good sign as well. [pauses as she shakes her head.] No. They don’t let anyone see each other in here. We’re all in separate rooms and the only people we see are the staff. But the last time I texted her she seemed okay. ZACH: That sounds… so boring. [brow furrows a little.] Do they have books for you to read? Or things for you to do? I could send some stuff from here if you want. [nibbles on the inside of his lip for a moment.] I’m sure she's fine, if she seemed okay. I could send her something too, maybe. KITTY: Oh god, it really is. [manages a flicker of a smile.] Maizie sent a bunch of books over from the lending library, but I’ve finished some of them. So I would gladly welcome more. Also my Tulane sweatshirt, if you can find it. [nods.] Liv’s tough and she wasn’t bitten, so honestly I think it’s just a precaution. [pauses.] Zach, I hate being in here. ZACH: Books and your Tulane sweatshirt, got it. [reaches over to his nightstand to grab a pen, scrawling it on the back of his hand.] I’m sure they're just trying to be careful with everyone. [frowns, glancing up from his hand.] I’m sorry. I know it sucks. I would come steal you away home but I think we’d get in trouble. KITTY: [smiles at his offer to steal her away.] While I would much rather be home with the kids and you, we… [she pauses, voice catching on the word.] we don’t know if I’m immune or not. I wouldn’t want to put you, Gigi or Miah at risk. [is desperate for a change of subject.] How has work been going? How’s Nina? Or Bea and Maizie? Have you talked to either of them? ZACH: [as firmly as he can manage.] Hey, no. You're immune, alright? They may not know it yet but I know it and you'll be home soon. [runs his hand through his hair.] Work is okay - busy and extra serious with all this going on, which is what Nina is too. Bea’s been helping me, bless her heart. With home stuff, not work stuff. KITTY: [gives him an appreciative smile.] Sorry. I’m glad you can be confident enough about that for the both of us. [pulls her hair back into a ponytail while she talks.] I’m disappointed to hear that Nina’s been extra serious, but I’m glad you have Bea to give you a hand. I...I’m glad you wo-- [stops herself] aren’t having to do the whole single dad thing. ZACH: Don't worry, I'm not letting her seriousness rub off on me. [smiles good naturedly, but then quickly frowns at her slip up.] Kitty. You're going to be fine and come home and go back to being the best mom ever to go along with me being the best dad ever and it'll all be okay. KITTY: Good. Our kids only need one serious parent. [tries to smile but it doesn’t quite reach her eyes.] Can you just keep repeating that until it sinks in? I just, we don’t know if it’s true and I’m afraid to get my hopes up...and oh my god, I’m being such a downer right now. [sighs] Sorry. ZACH: I promise I will never be serious. [absently twists some of his hair between his fingers.] Just… don't assume the worst. You don't have a reason to think it's bad, so there's no reason to guess it is. KITTY: I will hold you to that promise, mister. [this time she does manage a happy smile, if still a little one.] Alright, I’ll try not to. It’s just scary, literally not knowing if one moment you’ll be you and the next you’ll have a sudden urge to eat brains. ZACH: I know it's scary, I wouldn't try to convince you it wasn't. But I know you'll be fine, okay? You're going to come home and have two little munchkins velcroed to you for days after, and I will get to have such a relaxing bubble bath finally… KITTY: Thank you. I mean everyone here has been very nice and they’re only doing their jobs. But being stuck in this room just sort of waiting...it’s not been fun. [smiles] You know I will gladly accept them being velcroed to me. Also what I wouldn’t do for a bubble bath right now, and a glass of champagne. ZACH: I would go bonkers if I were stuck in a room like that, so you're doing really well so far. Gigi’s been extra cuddly so I’m sure once you get back she'll not want to be put down ever for a few days. I don't know about the champs but I might be able to arrange a bubble bath for your return. KITTY: I think if I didn’t have access to people I would be faring a lot worse. [smiles softly.] You can tell her that mommy will carry her around for as long as she wants once I’m out of here, okay? [laughs] This is why you’re the best. Or one of the many reasons why. ZACH: Oh god, if you didn't have a phone… you might turn into a zombie just to keep from dying of boredom. [sticks his tongue out to show he was only teasing.] I’ll make sure to let Gigi know she's the princess she thinks she is. Don't worry, I won't let that go to my head. [smiles.] Not much else to report on from this side of things, just… everyone riding this out. KITTY: Shut up, you. I’m already not having sex because I’m trapped in this little room, the least they can do is let me have is my phone. [laughs despite the situation.] We’re spoiling that little girl rotten you know. And of course you won’t, you’re better than that. [smiles.] No news is good news, right? ZACH: No news is definitely good news. [nods resolutely.] And speaking of, Bea told me about some super gay gentleman who works at the restaurant place? Once all this is sorted out, I might go check that out and see what's going on there. KITTY: In that case let's hope it stays that way. [laughs] I tell you I'm doing my best impression of a nun and you decide that's the perfect time to tell me about a guy you're going to check out? [gives him an incredulous look] Don't say might. When I'm out of here we’re going to dinner there and you're going to meet this guy. ZACH: [sighs dramatically.] Kitty. You mentioned sex! I haven't had any in a while so it made me remember about the guy Bea told me about! We are definitely going to go, you and I, and see about this fellow who can cook and might go for me. KITTY: [makes a humph noise.] Zach. [sighs and rolls her eyes] If your blue balls are that bad you should just talk to Bea. You and I both know she’d be more than happy to help you out in that department. I mean lust after the restaurant guy too, but nobody says you have to stay celibate until you meet him. [laughs.] I’m holding you to the dinner thing though, because the food in here leaves a lot to be desired. ZACH: [rolls his eyes.] I know, I know. I mean maybe I will but I don't know. [scrunches his nose for a moment before grinning at her.] Of course I’ll take you to dinner there! After being trapped in a little room and fed… who knows what - you'll deserve a good nice meal that neither of us have to put together. KITTY: [pulls a face at him.] Don’t roll your eyes at me! You know I’m right and you’ll thank me later if you hit Bea up to give you a hand with your problem. [smirks.] The food isn’t so bad, actually. I mean it’s not home cooked or restaurant quality, but it’s not terrible. Still, I’m very much looking forward to this dinner now. ZACH: [pouts.] Okay well if you're going to be making fun of me I’ll just hang up now… [sighs, flopping down a little more on his bed.] At least it's not cruel, but I’m sure it's not what you want especially if you're already trapped there and you know you can't get anything else. KITTY: [laughs softly.] You know I become immune to that pout the minute we decided we sucked as a couple. Still, I promise I won’t hound you about your lack of having gotten any in awhile. [leans back against her headboard.] No, what I want is to be at home with the kids and you. But I have two days down, so only eight more to go and then that can happen, right? ZACH: Go on, keep bragging about how immune you are. To my pouts, to zombies, to everything. It's your super power. [rubs his hand over his face.] Eight more days then you can come home and there'll be bubble baths and dinners out and normal life again. KITTY: That wouldn’t be a bad superpower to have. [smiles slightly, though it falters as she realizes she should let him go soon.] I expect all of that when I get home and I’m going to hold you to it. But right now I should probably let you get some rest, I’m sure the kids have worn you out. ZACH: [scrunches his nose.] Probably… I would stay up more but I’m… tired. And work has been very busy with all this going on, so I need to stay on top of my game. [offers her a smile.] But you only have eight more days! KITTY: [nods.] I don’t want to be held responsible for you falling asleep on the job. [it was clear in her tone she was teasing.] Seriously though, go get some rest. I’m not going anywhere and in eight days I’ll annoy the hell out of you in person. [pauses.] Zach, tell the kids I love them, okay? And I love you. Sleep well! ZACH: I’m going, I’m going. You keep from wanting to chew on people and I’ll manage things on this end until you're back. [nods solemnly.] I’ll tell the kids you love them. Love you too, Kitty! |