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Date Posted: 10:58:31 12/28/01 Fri
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's message, "~Caught Up In The Fast Lane~ *story*" on 09:19:32 12/28/01 Fri
~8 months later Zane was back to running the block and VoShonne and Cornell were bangin twice as much as before. Dawn was at home when someone started banging on the door.~
MV: Dawn! ~beating on the door~ Hurry up!
Dawn: I'm giving Jajuan a bath. Hold on VoShonne.
MV: We ain't got time to hold on. We need you to open the door now!
Dawn: I'll be right there Zane damn. Give me a minute.
VoShonne: We're coming in. ~kicking the door~
Dawn: What?! ~grabbing Jajuan and running towards the door~ Y'all better not bust my door.
Zane: ~walking through the now open/ broken door and carrying Cornell~ Nelly's been shot.
Dawn: OMG! ~putting JJ down and running to Cornell now laying on the couch~ What happened? Where was he shot?
VoShonne: We was just on the block and some niggas rolled up on him. He was shot in the back and chest.
Dawn: Why'd you move him?
Zane: We couldn't leave him there. NYPD is a muthafucka.
Traci: ~walking through the door~ What's going on over here? I saw the door hanging off the hinges and shit.
Teena: Yeah. What happened? ~seeing Cornell~ Oh God!
Dawn: He was shot. ~finally getting over the shock and starting to cry~ We gotta get him to the hospital.
Jajuan: ~walking towards Dawn~ Mommy wha's wong (wrong)? You crying.
Dawn: Something's wrong with Daddy. ~kissing him~
Traci: Come on Jay lets get you dressed. ~taking his hand and going upstairs~
Dawn: Nell, baby you gon be aight. ~crying harder~
~Cornell tried to say something but no sound came out and a river of blood rolled out the corner of his mouth.~
Dawn: Shh! Don't try to talk. Just hold on. We've got to go right now! Zane and VoShonne put him in the car. Teena you drive.
Teena: Aight come on. Traci hurry up.
Traci: We're coming. ~walking down the stairs with JJ~
~They put Cornell in the back seat with Dawn holding him.~
Dawn: Will you guys watch Jay for me?
VoShonne: Fa sho. We'll be at Zane's. Where's Dyamond?
Teena: She's spending the night at my mama's. Bye baby.
Traci: Zane, Tayvion is at home in his room and Tayvia's sleep so check on them. I'll call from the hospital.
~Teena, Traci, and Dawn went to the hospital. VoShonne and Zane went to Zane's house. They were watching TV waiting for a call.~
JJ: Uncle Silkk wha wong wif my daddy?
VoShonne: He was hurt real bad.
JJ: Oh. Is he gon be awright?
VoShonne: Yeah Jay, he's gon be fine.
~At the hospital Dawn, Teena, and Traci were waiting in the waiting area.~
Dawn: He's got to make it. He's just got to. ~crying~
Traci: Cornell is going to be all right girl.
Teena: Yeah, so don't worry. ~hugging her~
Dawn: There was so much blood and we wasted so much time. I don't know what I would do without him, but I don't know if I can deal with him either.
Teena: What you saying?
Dawn: Nothing. Just praying and hoping he makes it.
Traci: He will. Just think positive.
Dawn: I'm trying cuz I don't know what my baby would do without his father.
~3 hours later the doctor finally came out to tell about Cornell's condition.~
Dr.: Excuse me. Are you here for Mr. Haynes?
Dawn: Yes. How is he? ~standing up~
Dr.: Well he was shot twice in the chest and once in the back. We just brought him out of surgery. He's a very lucky man. We moved him to ICU and I should warn you he is on a respirator. You may stay if you would like.
Dawn: Thank you.
Traci: I'll be right back. I'm going to call my house.
~Traci walks down to the payphones and calls home.~
Zane: Hello.
Traci: Hey baby.
Zane: What's happening? Is he going to make it?
Traci: I don't know. He made it through surgery and he's in ICU on a respirator.
Zane: Man, damn! You coming home soon?
Traci: Yeah. I'll be there in about 10 mins. Where are the kids?
Traci: Tayvion is upstairs asleep, Tayvia's with me, and Jay went over VoShonne's for the night.
Traci: Well I'll see you in a minute.
Zane: Aight boo. Hurry up.
Traci: I will. Bye.
~Traci walked back into the waiting room where Teena was sitting by herself.~
Traci: Where did Dawn go?
Teena: She already went to Nell's room.
Traci: Aight. You ready to go?
Teena: Yeah. ~sigh~ I should get home to my baby.
Traci: Oh, I guess I should tell you Jajuan's staying at your house.
Teena: Aight. Come on lets go.
~They leave and head for home. Dawn walks into Cornell's room, sits next to his bed, and stares at him for a while. He looked like he was sleeping peacefully except there were dozens of tubes coming from everywhere.~
Dawn: Cornell. God Cornell! What were you thinking? Why couldn't you just get out of those streets like I asked you to? ~starting to cry~ What am I suppose to do with out you? Huh? How am I suppose to tell Jajuan his father is gone? I can't so you've got to pull through this. If not for me for your son please baby. I love you and I can't lose you, not like this. I don't know how much more of this I can take. ~breaks down crying~
~Traci drops Teena off at home. Teena goes in the house.~
Teena: VoShonne I'm home!
VoShonne: ~walking from the living room~ Shh! I just got Jajuan to go to sleep. He's real worried about Nelly. How is he?
Teena: He may make it and he may not. He's in ICU on a respirator.
VoShonne: Shit! This is real fucked up.
Teena: Yeah, it is. I'm going to bed.
VoShonne: What's wrong with you?
Teena: Nothing.
VoShonne: You know you can't lie to me. What's wrong?
Teena: Nothing VoShonne.
VoShonne: Teena!
Teena: What?!
~She turned around looking frustrated and he was looking at her with concern.~
Teena: VoShonne I… I can't live like this anymore. My best friend may lose the love of her life and my nephew the father he never really got to know. I don't want that to happen to me and Dyamond. If I have to lose you I'm not going to lose you like that.
VoShonne: So what exactly are you trying to say? I mean just say it. I know you getting at something.
Teena: VoShonne I'm leaving you.
VoShonne: You're what?!
Teena: Dyamond and I are moving out until you come to your senses.
VoShonne: Come to my senses? No, I think you need to come to yours. Where the hell are you gon go? This is New York baby. Shit is expensive. How are you going to support you and Dyamond?
Teena: Don't worry about me. You didn't when you was running the streets so don't start now.
VoShonne: Why must you do this? I mean gotdamn, every time something goes wrong your ass is talking about leaving.
Teena: Well this time it's not just talk. Shit should not be going this wrong.
VoShonne: So you just gon leave me like that huh? If you love me as much as you say you do you'd stay by me no matter what.
Teena: No, don't try to play that with me. If you loved me and your daughter you'd keep your promises. You'd stop all this shit. It's not fun and it's not funny. Look what it's doing. Cornell got shot. He got shot! He's in the hospital between life and death and you're standing here telling me you won't get out. Fuck that!
JJ: Auntee T.
~Teena and VoShonne turn around and see JJ standing there.~
VoShonne: Hey Jay what are you doing up? Did we wake you?
JJ: Yes.
Teena: We're sorry. We'll try to be quieter.
JJ: Where's my mommy?
Teena: She's at the hospital.
JJ: Wif my daddy?
VoShonne: Yeah, she's with him.
JJ: ~quietly~ I want my daddy. ~starting to cry~
Teena: Aww! Come here. ~he walks over to her and she hugs him~ It'll be okay. Your daddy will be home before you know it. But until then it would make me really happy if you would stay the night with us. Is that okay with you?
JJ: Yeah ~sniff~ I guess.
Teena: Okay good. Now lets get you back to sleep.
~She took JJ's hand and looked at VoShonne with hurt in her eyes. He knew she was serious when she said she was leaving and he didn't know what to do about it. She left the room and VoShonne was sleep before she got back.~
~The next morning Traci got up and looked at Zane wondering if she should tell him how she felt and endure the fight to come or just pack her and her kid's shit and leave. She went downstairs to the kitchen and a few minutes later Zane came down after her.~
Zane: Hey baby. How you feeling today?
Traci: I could be doing better.
Zane: I feel ya.
Traci: Z, I think we need to talk.
Zane: What about now?
Traci: I'm not willing to live this life anymore. It's too dangerous. You've already been in jail, I don't know what could happen to you next.
Zane: Trac I've told you plenty of times nothing is going to happen to me, you, Tayvion, or Tayvia.
Traci: Well, it happened to Cornell so why can't it happen to you?
Zane: Traci! Just listen to me.
Traci: No! I'm tired of listening to you. I listened to you when you said you would get a real job, I listened when you said you would stop selling that shit, and I listened when you told me you would always be there for us. But what's happened so far? No job, more drugs, and you were locked up when Tayvia was born. I don't know about you but I don't want to live the rest of my life like that.
Zane: So you just gon throw all this away over one incident?
Traci: No not one incident. Many. Too many for me. I just think we need some time apart so you can find out what's really important to you. It's either me and the kids or the streets. It's your choice, but you can't have both.
Zane: You're serious aren't you?
Traci: I'm dead serious.
Zane: ~starting to get pissed cuz he knows she's not playing and he thought she would always be there for him~ Fine then! Leave, shit! I don't give a damn. I'm out!
~Zane walked out and slammed the door behind him just as Tayvion was walking downstairs.~
Tayvion: Mommy where's Daddy going?
Traci: He had to spend some time by himself. He's a little upset.
Tayvion: Oh. ~pause~ Is Uncle Nelly all right?
Traci: Yeah baby. He's going to be aight.
Tayvion: Okay.
Traci: Tayvion I've got to tell you something.
Tayvion: What is it Mommy?
Traci: Me, you, and Tayvia are moving.
Tayvion: Yea! ~stops to think~ What about Daddy?
Traci: See Daddy needs a lot of time alone so he can get some things together so he's going to stay here.
Tayvion: Why? Why isn't he going with us?
Traci: I can't really explain it to you now Tay. It's just things adults go through.
Tayvion: Will I still get to see him?
Traci: Of course. He can come over anytime he wants and you can call him whenever. I promise it won't be as bad as you think. So is moving aight with you?
Tayvion: No.
Traci: Aww! Even after I promised? You know I'm good for it. ~tickling him~
Tayvion: Okay Mommy. ~laughing~ We can move.
Traci: Good. ~kissing him~ And don't worry. Now go watch cartoons while I fix breakfast.
Tayvion: Okay Mommy.
~At the hospital Cornell woke up and buzzed the nurse. Dawn was sitting in the corner sleeping. The nurse walked in.~
Nurse: Good morning Mr. Haynes.
~He put his finger up to his lips to say be quiet and pointed to Dawn.~
Nurse: Oh, sorry. So what can I do for you?
Cornell: ~pointing to the respirator~
Nurse: I'd suppose you'd want that removed. I'll see if I can find a doctor.
~A few minutes later a doctor walks in, checks a few things, and removes the respirator.~
Dr.: You're going to have to talk in a whisper for a while because your throat will be kind of raw. But other than that tell me how you feel.
Cornell: Tired and sore.
Dr.: Understandable. Do you remember what happened to you?
Cornell: I know I was shot, but as far as the details go it's kinda fuzzy.
Dr.: Well just rest and some one will be in to check on you later.
~The doctor left the room and the nurse returned.~
Nurse: Is there anything else I can get you?
Cornell: Naw, not right now. ~staring at Dawn~
Nurse: You really care about her don't you?
Cornell: Yeah. That's my heart. Her and my son. That's his picture right there.
Nurse: ~looks at the picture~ He's adorable.
Cornell: Thanx.
Nurse: Well, I guess I'll let you get your rest. Buzz me if you need anything.
Cornell: Aight.
~Half an hour later Dawn woke up and walked over to Cornell's bedside.~
Cornell: You're awake.
Dawn: Yeah. How you feeling?
Cornell: Sore, but I'll be aight.
Dawn: That's good to hear.
Cornell: What's the matter boo?
Dawn: I've got something to tell you and I don't know how to say it.
Cornell: Just tell me. You know you can tell me anything.
Dawn: ~taking a deep breath~ Cornell, Jajuan and I are moving out.
Cornell: What?! What are you…
Dawn: Just listen. Baby I love you more than anything in this world, but I can't take it. When I got pregnant you told me you would give up this shit and you haven't yet. I hung in there for 3 years and nothing's changed. You told me you wouldn't let anything happen to you and then you get shot. You got lucky and lived, but what happens if you're not so lucky next time. You've got a 2 yr. old who looks up to you and I refuse to bring him up in this.
Cornell: Dawn, wait a minute. Let…
Dawn: No baby. It's over until you get your priorities in check. I'm sorry. Really. I'll bring Jay by to see you this afternoon. We'll be staying at my mama's. ~kissing him~ Bye.
Cornell: Dawn.
Dawn: Goodbye Cornell.
~She walked out the room and went home.
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