Jeff and Ginger see each other with new eyes for the first time (from "So All Alone") Special thanks to Karen Abbott for sending me this transcript!! (Jeff and Ginger are depressed after Hank and Sarah's wedding: Jeff, because he's lost Sarah for good, and Ginger because she's still reeling over Charlie dumping her for Caroline. Jeff is hiding her from everyone because she's just been humiliated by Caroline at the reception, and made the situation more embarrassing by announcing to everyone that Caroline uses spermicide) Ginger: I... I... I didn't plan to say it, but I'm not sorry I said it either. Jeff: She got what she deserved. Ginger (happy to have someone supporting her): She did... she-she did. She is so mean! But, believe it or not I felt sorry for Charlie... Jeff (laughing) Then I guess I better not say he got what he deserved. (takes a drink of his beer) Ginger: No... No, he deserved better than what he got... (takes a drink of her beer) I know how much he's always wanted kids. Jeff: Ginger, you are too sympathetic for your own good. Ginger (laughs): You think so? Maybe, I don't know... It's nice of you to say so... (pauses and looks at Jeff--all of the sudden, he looks very attractive to her. But he's her best friend's brother! She shakes the thought out of her head) Thanks for hiding me--I couldn't face anybody. (Jeff opens another beer and gives it to Ginger) Ginger (laughing as she takes it): I think I've had enough... (Ginger looks at him and again is struck by how attractive he is. She starts to laugh and shake her head--she can't believe she's even having these thoughts) Ginger: I've always thought of you as Linda's baby brother. Jeff: (laughs in embarrassment) That's the story of my life. Ginger (can't believe how blind she's been all this time): Well, I think maybe I'm a dummy for not noticing before now... Jeff (sensing what she's talking about, but not really sure): Noticing what? Ginger: You're no baby... Jeff (now he gets it--flirts back with her): Better late than never... Ginger (can't believe she just said what she did, takes a gulp out of the beer) Do you--do you think of me as just your big sister's friend? Jeff (wonders why he didn't notice before now how attractive Ginger is): No. Not anymore I don't... No. (leans in to kiss Ginger) Ginger (tentatively): Does anybody... (a little louder) Does anybody ever come up here? Jeff (realizing what she's suggesting): My mother comes up here about once a month. She was just up here a couple of days ago. Ginger: Oh. (Jeff gets up and closes and locks the door to the attic. Comes back and takes Ginger's beer from her. A moment of awkwardness before their first kiss. They bump noses, finally kiss and fall to the bed. Scene fades away.) (Return to scene: they are laying on the bed, kissing, you only see the back of Jeff's shoulder) Ginger: Jeff--Jeff, take off your shirt. The buttons are hurting me. (Jeff sits up and takes off his shirt) Ginger: What do you think they're doing right now? Jeff (thinking she's asking about Sarah and Hank): What we're doing, is my guess. Ginger: That's an awful thought! Jeff: It's their honeymoon! Ginger: I meant Charlie and Caroline! Jeff: You can't spend your whole life pining over Charlie Hailey- Ginger (taking offense, sits up): Well, aren't you the most sympathetic man I ever met! Jeff: Ginger, don't get mad, I just meant to say that... (clears throat) Look, do we have to talk about this right now? Ginger (doesn't want to let it go): No, what did you mean to say? Jeff: That, look, if somebody doesn't love you... There's nothing you can do about it. You can't wait for Charlie. Ginger (unconvinced): I keep hoping if he knew the truth about her- Jeff: Ginger, he's not good enough for you! Ginger: Says you! Jeff: He isn't! Anybody who'd treat you the way he did, doesn't deserve you. Ginger (touched that he would say that): You think so? Jeff: I know so--everybody does. You don't want a husband like that. Ginger (knows he's right): I guess not. Jeff: You got to get over him... You got to move on, I mean, because even if he came crawling back on his knees you wouldn't want him, because you... because anybody who'd make the mistake he did... (gives her a little smile, suddenly can't imagine why anyone would be stupid enough to let Ginger go) Plus he'd be divorced! Ginger: Damaged goods so to speak. Jeff: Well exactly and you wouldn't want a husband like that. Ginger: (said in very small voice) I don't know. Jeff (can't understand why Ginger would think so little of herself): Ginger--think more of yourself! He's a louse. Ginger: You're right... I know you're right. (Jeff leans in to kiss her and start back where they left off. Ginger pulls away.) Ginger: No... Jeff (wondering why she's stopping): You can't stop--we can't stop now... Ginger: If we stop any later it will be too late to stop, won't it? Jeff: Why not--why? Ginger: Could I believe everything you just told me and take this lightly? Jeff: Well I... (smiles, realizes he may have inadvertently blown his chance) You mean I just talked you out of this? Ginger (smiles): You know what I like about you, Jeff? A lot of guys would have tried to take advantage of the situation seeing as how I'm sloppy, sentimental at weddings--especially this wedding 'cause it was like the one I was supposed to have only except I didn't. And, ok, maybe I had once drink more than I should have, and a lot of guys would have tried to take advantage of me. And you didn't. You--you are sweet... (brushes her hand across his cheek, leans in... they kiss and fall to the bed) (Return to scene: Jeff is watching Ginger sleep. Ginger wakes up and flips over to face him) Jeff (wanting to tell her that tonight was a special night for him): Ginger, I wanted to tell you that um- Ginger: Jeff? Jeff: Yeah? Ginger: Do I look any different? Jeff (looks at her): No... Ginger (can't believe what she's about to say): How long do we have to wait till we can do it again? (Jeff and Ginger both smile at each other in momentary embarrassment, then laugh...) Home| Kyle| Tammy| History| Transcripts|Quotes|Milestones|Episodes| Pictures| Fanfic| Links| Email List