LJ Idol - Topic 10.
"Oh hello, you're Luke's friend...Rachel?
"Racquel, that's right, I can never remember, silly me. My son knows so many girls I can't keep them straight. What can I do for you?
Oh Luke's still recovering from the dengue fever. He almost died from the bleeding you know.
Oh, you're the one who called us when he was close to death?
That was very good of you. At least you know family's important, no matter the little differences we may have from time to time.
No, no, we don't need help, I'm his mother. I can cope very well, and his father always supports me.
Where is he? He's resting comfortably in his old room here. We could hardly send him back to his apartment in his condition.
No, no You can't see him. He's ill. You know that.
Yes I know it's been three weeks since you or any of his friends have spoken to him, but really, he's still pretty weak so we're restricting his visitors to immediate family only. None of that rowdy crowd he's been running with. Very disreputable.
Oh, of course I didn't mean you dear. Though you're a lot different from the girlfriends he usually has, I'm sure you're nice as well. Very exotic-looking.
Fiancée? He was serious about that?
Well, it's not like he made an official engagement announcement before he got ill, so I really can't take your word for it dear. He's made jokes like that before, but we managed to put him straight.
Living together? Come now, my son would not be living in sin.
Why are you getting upset?
Try to see my point of view dear. My son is in no position to support your claims, and I'm not going to jeopardize his recovery by risking him getting upset if you're not who you say you are.
If you really love him, you'll understand why I'm being cautious.
Yes he'll be fine. No you can't see him. We don't want a relapse now, do we?
Oh dear. Have a tissue. Really, there's no need to make a scene.
Cell phone? He's just too weak to be making any calls yet. Plus reception is terrible all the way out here. I'll let him contact you when he's strong enough.
Really. Begging is very unbecoming in a young lady, but I suppose you can't help how you were raised.
Keep your voice down! I really don't want to call the police. Really, you're being so selfish! Luke needs peace and quiet...if you're arrested for trespassing, what do you think that'll do for his recovery?
I knew you'd see reason. My boy wouldn't date a stupid girl, no matter how she looks.
Sorry you wasted your time coming all the way down here. It's a five hour drive back to your part of the country isn't it? If you leave now, you should be able to get there before dark. It may not be a good idea to come here again people around here can be a little...hostile to outsiders. You know how villages can be.
I'll let him know you stopped by.
Goodbye Rachel.
"Racquel, that's right, I can never remember, silly me. My son knows so many girls I can't keep them straight. What can I do for you?
Oh Luke's still recovering from the dengue fever. He almost died from the bleeding you know.
Oh, you're the one who called us when he was close to death?
That was very good of you. At least you know family's important, no matter the little differences we may have from time to time.
No, no, we don't need help, I'm his mother. I can cope very well, and his father always supports me.
Where is he? He's resting comfortably in his old room here. We could hardly send him back to his apartment in his condition.
No, no You can't see him. He's ill. You know that.
Yes I know it's been three weeks since you or any of his friends have spoken to him, but really, he's still pretty weak so we're restricting his visitors to immediate family only. None of that rowdy crowd he's been running with. Very disreputable.
Oh, of course I didn't mean you dear. Though you're a lot different from the girlfriends he usually has, I'm sure you're nice as well. Very exotic-looking.
Fiancée? He was serious about that?
Well, it's not like he made an official engagement announcement before he got ill, so I really can't take your word for it dear. He's made jokes like that before, but we managed to put him straight.
Living together? Come now, my son would not be living in sin.
Why are you getting upset?
Try to see my point of view dear. My son is in no position to support your claims, and I'm not going to jeopardize his recovery by risking him getting upset if you're not who you say you are.
If you really love him, you'll understand why I'm being cautious.
Yes he'll be fine. No you can't see him. We don't want a relapse now, do we?
Oh dear. Have a tissue. Really, there's no need to make a scene.
Cell phone? He's just too weak to be making any calls yet. Plus reception is terrible all the way out here. I'll let him contact you when he's strong enough.
Really. Begging is very unbecoming in a young lady, but I suppose you can't help how you were raised.
Keep your voice down! I really don't want to call the police. Really, you're being so selfish! Luke needs peace and quiet...if you're arrested for trespassing, what do you think that'll do for his recovery?
I knew you'd see reason. My boy wouldn't date a stupid girl, no matter how she looks.
Sorry you wasted your time coming all the way down here. It's a five hour drive back to your part of the country isn't it? If you leave now, you should be able to get there before dark. It may not be a good idea to come here again people around here can be a little...hostile to outsiders. You know how villages can be.
I'll let him know you stopped by.
Goodbye Rachel.