ACT 18
Dear Daddy
The patients at Sea Side Hospital gasps and gathered around the window when they heard the comotion. They looked out the window and saw police escorting a deranged and hysterical Annie. She screamed and kicked and scratched. She cursed and yelled obscenity at the police and doctors who tried to seize her. The patients clasps their mouths with their hands and gasps as if they had just seen a ghost. Marrisa hugged her teddy bear tightly as she watched Annie being dragged in. She looked over the crowd, hoping to see Kale, but he was still no where to be found. She sighed and hugged Teddy, and couldn't help, but feel sorry for Annie, because she knew that she was going to be thrown right into the padded solitary room.
Dr. Reilly stood around holding up a syringe of sedativ to shoot inside Annie's veins to calm her.
Dr. Reilly - Annie, it wouldn't be so difficult if you'd just cooperate!!
Annie - Fuck you, doctor!! I will never let you get inside my head again. NEVER!!
Dr. Reilly - Annie, no one's gonna hurt you. We're all here to help!
Annie - Go fuck yourself, doctor!!!
That's when Dr. Reilly signalled for the orderlies to grab her as he poked her with the needle.
Annie - NOOO!!! NOOO!! KALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME!!
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Mr. Tinsley sat in the administrator's office at Sea Side Hospital, clamping his hands together, pleased to find out that his daughter was recovered and in good condition. Mrs. Tinsley on the hand, snickered and sneered, held up her nose in the air and showed annoyance. Her tea party was cancelled, because of this.
Mrs. Tinsley - Philippe, this time, make sure that girl is locked down. I cannot bear going through this again. I don't know how many times that child has disappointed me. Believe me, I lost count!
Mr. Tinsley looked around the room, hoping that no one heard his wife. And then he whispered to her.
Mr. Tinsley - Please Katherine, would you keep your displeasure of our daughter locked behind close doors. We are in public, for God's sake. Your comments could ruin my re-election next year, woman!
Mrs. Tinsley crossed her arms and cursed under her breath.
Mrs. Tinsley - Very well then. If you continue taking her side, you will continue seeing this kind of trend from her!
Mr. Tinsley - Katherine! Please!
The door swung open and in walked a police officer to update the parents about their daughter.
Mr. Tinsley - Well?? Where's my daughter? Is she here already?
Police officer - Yes, sir. Your daughter arrived 5 minutes ago. The doctors and nurses are taking her in for an examination, sir.
Mr. Tinsley - Good.
Police Officer - When they are done with Annie, one of the nurses will be coming to get you, sir.
Mr. Tinsley - Thank you, Oh... officer, would you please have Dr. Reilly come see me.
Police Officer - Right away, sir.
Mr. Tinsley - Thank you.
Mr. Tinsley sighed, clamped his hands together, and was finally able to relax.
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After police interogation, they searched him and threw him into a single holding cell until he meets with a judge. Mr. Tinsley had him charged him with kidnapping and endangerment, something totally untrue.
Kale sat on the rugged and dirty bed holding his aching head, feeling sorry that he didn't get a chance to take her away. Eventhough he has landed himself in jail, he wasn't worried one bit about himself, instead he couldn't stop thinking about her. She was so desperate to get away. Perhaps, it was his fault. He should have just let things be and not have any doctors interfere, not even Sasha. But this Liezel keeps coming back to haunt her. He only wanted Annie to be free from Liezel. Who is Liezel? And what does she want with Annie? All these unanswered questions, he desperately want answered.
He couldn't help, but think of her beautiful smile and her curious childlike nature. She's so beautiful in the morning when he wakes up and looks down at her still asleep in his arms. The beautiful silking skin that he loves to touch and the soft hair that he loves to run his fingers through was still fresh in his mind. The feeling of warmth and passion he longed for from her was still strong. The sadness and wander in her eyes, he could still picture. Oh how he wanted so badly to restore happiness for her. And he couldn't stop thinking about the danger that she may be facing. He wanted to see her, wanted to protect her, but how? How will he break free from this jail cell. He feared that he'd never see her again, fear that the power mayor can do anything with him.
No, no, no!!! He uttered. I will see you again or I will die trying!
Kale stood up and looked through the bars to see if there were any officers around.
Hey!! Hey, anyone?? Officer!!! Let me out! I'm innocent! I didn't do anything wrong! He shouted, but no one answered him. That's when he banged his head on the bars and punched it with his bare hands; a feeling of anticipation and impatientness erupted in him for the very first time in his life. Annie brings out the strength in him. With her, he feels like he can conquer the world.
It was useless, no amount of head banging or outburst could get him out of here. A feeling of defeat washed over him as he leaned his head on the bars, feeling defeated. His heart hurts for Annie at every beat. He knew that by now, the doctors and nurses are probably trying to seized Annie, poking every kinds of drug into her, making her into a vegetable as she lay in the windowless solitary room. He should know, that's what they do with bad patients who are out of control.
As Kale helplessly thought about Annie, there was a familiar voice coming towards the holding cell. He looked up and waited for that person. And then Sasha appeared before him with an officer.
Holding officer - Alright, you've got 5 minutes tops!
Sasha nodded and immediately turned her attention to Kale as the officer walked away.
Sasha - Kale.. I'm so sorry about what happened.
Kale - It's okay, it's not your fault.
He smiled at her weakly.
Sasha - They totally made a mistake. I can't believe that they are charging you with kidnapping and endangerment! That is just absurd.
Kale - It looks really bad right now. The mayor, Annie's father is the one who pressed those charges.
Sasha - We've got to do something about this Kale! They can't keep an innocent man behind bars like this.
Kale - Unfortunately, we won't be able to do anything until I go before the judge, until then.. would you do something for me, Sasha? Please?
Sasha - Anything Kale! What is it??
Kale - Could you please check on Annie at Sea Side?? I know it's probably going to be tough trying to see her, but you're a doctor..
Sasha - Hmmm......
Sasha whispered.
Sasha - I could probably disguise myself as one of Sea Side's doctors. With my status and credentials, it shouldn't be so hard.
Kale smiled happily at the thought of having Sasha be his eyes and ears.
Kale - I don't know how to thank you Sasha.
Sasha - Don't thank me... I'm doing this for a good friend. And I'm sure tomorrow, the judge will set bail. No matter how much it is, I will bail you out, Kale.
Kale - Sasha, thank you so much. I owe you my life, I cannot thank you enough.
Sasha gave him a warm smile and aqueezed his hand through the bar.
The officer appeared and broke up their brief moment.
Holding officer - Okay, time's up. You've gotta go.
Kale - Sasha... thanks again..
Sasha - Just get some rest Kale, I know you need it. Leave it up to me. I'll see you soon okay?
Kale - Okay, thank you.
Holding officer - C'mon. c'mon... 5 minutes means five minutes!
Kale watched Sasha and the officer disappear behind the exit. He breathed a sigh of relief that Sasha will be visiting Annie.
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Mrs. Tinsley got bored of waiting, so she went off wandering ariund the hospital leaving Mr. Tinsley still waiting to see Dr. Reilly. After a few more minutes, Dr. Reilly appeared in the room to see Mr. Tinsley.
Dr. Reilly - Mayor Tinsley? You'd like to see me?
Mr. Tinsley - Ahh, there's the good doctor. Now tell me... how's Annie? And when can I see her?
Dr. Reilly - Sir, other than scratches and bruises, your daughter is in good condition. She is under sedation right now, so she has calmed down a bit. We've got her retrained and she's in solitary for the time being.
Mr. Tinsley - Good, take me to her.
Dr. Reilly - Yes, sir. Follow me, this way.
Dr. Reilly led the way down a long hallway, away from the rest of the ward. The last room down the hall had a thick iron door with a small barred window. The two men let themselves in and closed the door behind them.
Inside the room, Annie laid motionless on the gurney. She was strapped down from head to toe. She was still awake, blinking slowly and stared into nothingness. Mr. Tinsley approached his daughter and reached a hand to touch her cheek and patted her head, brushing her hair away.
Mr. Tinsley - Hello, Annie. It's your faher, I'm so glad we found you and that you're safe. Don't you ever run away again okay? I'll be worried sick.
Annie didn't answer, instead she stared blankly at him. Mr. Tinsley then signalled at Dr. Reilly to come foward to him.
Mr. Tinsley - Remember our agreement, doctor. You are to take care of my daughter to the best of your ability and don't even dare make any mistakes, you heare me? Go ahead, do your duties.
Dr. Reilly - Yes, doctor.
Mr. Tinsley glanced at Annie again and let himself out leaving Dr. Reilly behind to do his duties as a good doctor. After Mr. Tinsley left the room, Dr. Reilly then looked at Annie with pity while drawing a liquid into a syringe, ready to poke her.
Dr. Reilly couldn't help, but wonder what kind of father would lock his own daughter in a mental hospital and pay good money to have a doctor inject his own daughter with dangerous hallucinogens, making her lose her mind and conjur up things that aren't really there.
I'm sorry Annie, but I have to do this. Why your father is doing this to you is way beyond me; I can't say no to $100,000. Please forgive me. Dr. Reilly uttered softly as he injects her with the drugs.
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