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Closed: *Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street.

Posted by Shawn's Dad - Robert CramerFor group 0
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 7 posts
Sat 7 Jan 2017
at 22:33
  • msg #6

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Yeahhh....about that Bud." Dad said, trailing off and leaving the air slightly more tense.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 19 posts
Sat 7 Jan 2017
at 22:33
  • msg #7

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"We've just been meaning to talk to you about that honey..."


Shawn Cramer
player, 207 posts
Sat 7 Jan 2017
at 22:55
  • msg #8

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn immediately tensed up, even as he tried to hide it behind a veneer of good natured curiosity. But it was harder this time, harder than deceiving  his parents usually was. "Talk about what?" His voice was bright, but brittle. He was worried he knew what was coming.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 20 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 03:21
  • msg #9

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Well...." Mom said.
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 8 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 03:23
  • msg #10

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Thing is Kiddo, we can't really have Bobby here forever." He said. "But you knew that. And now with Ralph here, things are getting tight. You know, financially. We just can't afford to have too many kids running around. I mean, this ain't the Hilton."

"But don't worry. We've already been working to help Bobby out. We found some great Foster parents for him in Ohio. So, as soon as they come visit, and the paper work is worked out..."
Dad said, trailing off again, but his meaning was clear.
Shawn Cramer
player, 208 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 03:30
  • msg #11

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn felt like he'd been punched in his gut, and it was only years of practice at locking down his expression that stopped him from tearing up. "But Bobby's like my br-he's my friend! We can't just send him to Ohio."

But deep down Shawn knew they could, and that certainty knocked him right out of denial, skipping anger, and landed him right in bargaining. "What if I got a part in a big movie - like you're always saying, Mom, it just takes one good part to make it big. Then we could afford to keep Bobby, right?"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:31, Sun 08 Jan 2017.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 21 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 11:15
  • msg #12

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Dad's eyes brightened at the prospect of that kind of financial relief. But Mom's own eyes looked slightly annoyed at some aspect of it.

"Well, I suppose....that would help. But Shawn, you've got to understand that..."

Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 9 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 11:16
  • msg #13

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"I tell  you one thing, that would probably solve everything to be honest." Dad interjected. But then he added with another important tone.

"But not at the cost of your grades Kiddo. I can't have you failing out of class, right? Grades first."


Mom said nothing, but her face betrayed the fact that she didn't believe grades were first
Shawn Cramer
player, 209 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 13:35
  • msg #14

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"OK, it's a deal!" Shawn tried to lock them in before they could change their minds. He had no idea how he could actually make this happen, but at least he had hope now, right? He just had to dig even deeper than before.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 22 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 14:20
  • msg #15

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"But Shawn...Robert, please.." Mom insisted, trying to change the deal before Shawn could nail it down.
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 10 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 14:23
  • msg #16

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Now Ethel," Shawn's Dad shot back. "It's about time we start treating Shawn like the man he's going to be. If he says that he can juggle both work and school I think that's a fine thing, don't you? If we're asking him to do something, he'll be able to prove one way or another. Right son?"

He leaned in towards Shawn.

"No son, its important that you know that we both like Bobby Kiddo. It's just that no one expected him and Ralph and what happened...we also think it would be a fresh start for you after what happened. But if you feel that strongly about it and you think you can both work in school and do well with acting--real well--then I think we can come to that arrangement."

"You do think you can do that, don't you?"
Dad said, offering Shawn one last out.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 23 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 14:24
  • msg #17

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Well, Ralph is another story. We have to find his parents. I'm not going to go through the terrible threes again." Mom said, a little too candidly.
Shawn Cramer
player, 210 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 15:37
  • msg #18

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn nodded. "I know I can do both, and Bobby's my friend. But you're right about Ralph - I don't think Ralph would be happy here." He tried to make it sound like a concession, rather than something he very much hoped would happen.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 24 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 15:50
  • msg #19

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"He's too young." Mom agreed in a serious tone, speaking more to Dad than Shawn at this point.
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 11 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 15:51
  • msg #20

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Yes, good, we're all in agreement then. Shawn, what kinds of movies are you interested in then. I mean, I know I don't spend a lot of time at home much. So, tell me, what kind of things are you looking at?"

Shawn Cramer
player, 211 posts
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 16:24
  • msg #21

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn scratched his head as he thought about it, breakfast now thoroughly forgotten. "I mean, I like doing horror movies, but those usually aren't very big, right? I'd need to find something like an adventure movie."
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 11 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 11:35
  • msg #22

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Ethel, see that Shawn does an adventure movie next." Dad decided, stroking his chin.
This message was lightly edited by the player at 11:35, Mon 09 Jan 2017.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 26 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 11:36
  • msg #23

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Mom laughed nervously. "But dear, adventure movies don't have any of the romance and expression of feelings that a true drama would have. We don't want Shawn to be typecast in a certain set of skills."
Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 12 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 11:38
  • msg #24

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Well, we also don't want him moving from role to role trying to find a financial solution to this and failing. If he doesn't like the role he's doing, he'll end up not doing as well. He's got to land a part that makes a difference money-wise. Not some sissy-drama that sounds good but doesn't do anything. We can't have the boy working towards nothing now can we?"

He leaned in towards Mom.

"Can we?"

Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 27 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 11:39
  • msg #25

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"No, of course not, it's just.."


Shawn's Dad - Robert Cramer
NPC, 13 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 11:40
  • msg #26

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

"Then it's settled then." Dad interrupted, picking up his plate and heading towards the sink. "The next movie is an adventure role."

He glanced down at his watch.

"Oh. I gotta go."
He grimaced, seeing the time.
Shawn Cramer
player, 212 posts
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 12:44
  • msg #27

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn felt a little awkward having set off a disagreement between Mom and Dad, but he was too busy figuring out a plan of attack for his next audition to do much about it. Failure was no longer an option.
Shawn's Mom - Ethel Cramer
NPC, 28 posts
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 12:28
  • msg #28

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Once Dad left, Mom uttered. "Same as always. Leaves me with the plan without any help to do it. Come on Shawn, let's go to your acting coach."
Shawn Cramer
player, 213 posts
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 12:44
  • msg #29

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

Shawn nodded. "Right Mom." This time, he was really going to give it 110%!
Storyteller
GM, 174 posts
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 14:49
  • msg #30

*Shawn's Memory: The Neighbors Across the Street

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