Post by jerseygirl09 on May 2, 2007 20:36:48 GMT -5
Disclaimer: All characters are the property of Sylvester Stallone
Title: Rocky and Adrian: The End
Rating: K
Setting: Few years after Rocky V and before Rocky Balboa
Synopsis: Rocky, Adrian, Paulie, and Robert dealing with Adrian finding out she has cancer.
(we see Rocky sitting at the foot of the bed with Adrian beside him.)
Rocky: What did they say? I just can't believe it.
Adrian: The doctors said they think they caught it in time.
Rocky: What's gonna happen?
Adrian: I don't know.
Rocky: How are we gonna tell the kid?
Adrian: I'm not really sure. He's doing so well, I don't want to ruin that for him.
Rocky: Yeah but we gotta tell him.
Adrian: I guess you're right but I want to give it some time before we tell him.
Rocky: Whatever you want.
Adrian: And I don't want anyone outside of the family to know. I think it'll be best.
Rocky: Sure.(looks at time) It's gettin late we better get to the restaurant. (stands up)
Adrian: (stands up) I'll meet you there.
Rocky: What's wrong?
Adrian: I just need some time to let it sink in ya know?
Rocky: Ok. (hugs and kisses her) Don't be too long.
Adrian: I won't. I love you.
Rocky: I love you too. (starts to leave. turns back towards her) Look everything's gonna be ok.
Adrian: Yeah.
(Rocky leaves the room. He passes Paulie in the hall.)
Paulie: Yo Rocko.
Rocky: Hey Paulie.
Paulie: Where's my sister?
Rocky: She's in the other room. Don't bother her Paulie. She's got a lot on her mind right now, ya know?
Paulie: I didn't say nothin. I was just askin.
Rocky: I gotta go to the restaurant. So I'll see ya later.
Paulie: Sure thing Rocko.
(Rocky leaves the house. A few minutes later Adrian comes down)
Adrian: Hi Paulie.
Paulie: How ya doin?
Adrian: I'm fine. Did Rocky leave?
Paulie: Yeah.
Adrian: Did you eat?
Paulie: Yeah, before I came here. I gotta go to work.
Adrian: Oh, ok. Are you coming over for dinner tonight?
Paulie: Yeah.
(Paulie leaves. Adrian sits down at table and puts her head in her hands.)(cut to Rocky at the restaurant talking to the hostess)
Hostess: Where's Adrian?
Rocky: She's comin. She had to do some stuff around the house.
Hostess: Oh. Is she feeling better?
Rocky: What? What are you talkin about?
Hostess: The other day she wasn't really feeling good. She thought she was coming down with the flu or something.
Rocky: Oh yeah. She's feelin better.
Hostess: Well that's good.
Rocky: Yeah.
Hostess: Was it the flu? Or just some 24 hour bug?
Rocky: I dunno. I think it was some bug.
Hostess: Awe the poor thing.
(Adrian walks in)
Hostess: Hi Adrian.
Adrian: (kind of distracted) Hi.
Hostess: Are you ok?
Adrian: Oh yeah I'm fine.
Hostess: Still recovering from that bug you had the other day?
Adrian: Yeah must be that.
Hostess: Well I better get going now that you're here.
Adrian: Sure thing.
(the hostess gets her coat and leaves)
Adrian: Was Paulie acting strange before you left?
Rocky: Nothin out of the ordinary.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Why? Did he say somethin to you?
Adrian: No. He barely said anything at all.
(A few hours later. Robert walks in. Adrian is sitting down in the back of the restaurant. Rocky greets his son)
Robert: Where's mom?
Rocky: She's in the back.
Robert: Is she still sick?
Rocky: No, she's feelin a lot better.
Robert: That's good. I think it's because she's been working a lot. Maybe she should take a day off.
Rocky: Maybe. Go say hello.
(Robert goes to the back and hugs Adrian then sits down with her)
Adrian: Hi, honey.
Robert: Hi, mom. So you're feeling better?
Adrian: Yeah
Robert: Maybe you should stay home for a day or two and rest. You've been working a lot lately.
Adrian: I'm fine.
Robert: I'm sure dad can handle the restaurant.
Adrian: I know he can. But I feel fine. And I don't mind working.
Robert: You keep getting sick.
Adrian: (changing the subject) How's everything with you?
Robert: It's good.
Adrian: You must be busy cause I haven't seen you around that much.
Robert: Yeah I've been working overtime.
Adrian: Really?
Robert: Yeah.
(Rocky comes over)
Rocky: How's everyone doin?
Robert: Good, how are you? I hope you didn't catch what Mom had.
Rocky: No I'm fine. Never felt better.
Robert: Good. Well I have to go. I just wanted to come by and see if you were ok.
Adrian: Ok.
Robert: I'll call you later. (gets up. Hugs Adrian then Rocky. then leaves)
Rocky: (sits down) He's a good kid.
Adrian: Yeah.
Rocky: Are ya feelin ok?
Adrian: I'm just tired.
Rocky: Maybe the kid's right. Maybe you should stay home for a day or two.
Adrian: No really I'm fine. Working helps get my mind off of it a little.
Rocky: Ya sure?
Adrian: Yeah
Rocky: I still can't believe it.
Adrian: I know.
Rocky: Let's talk about somethin else.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Is Paulie comin for dinner?
Adrian: He said he was but I don't think he is going to come.
Rocky: Why?
Adrian: He's been avoiding me ever since.
Rocky: He's probably real busy.
Adrian: No, he's avoiding me. I know he is. Cause he doesn't know what to say to me.
Rocky: Maybe.
(customer walks in. Rocky looks to see.)
Rocky: I'll go, you stay here and rest. (gets up and walks over to customer)
(Rocky is talking to the customer when Paulie walks in. The customer sits down at a table.)
Paulie: Yo Rocko.
Rocky: Hey Paulie.
Paulie: My sister here?
Rocky: Yeah. She's in the back if you wanna see her.
Paulie: No I just came by to say that I don't think I'm gonna come to dinner.
Rocky: Why?
Paulie: I...uh..I'm just busy.
Rocky: Paulie c'mon.
Paulie: What? I can't come.
Rocky: Ya know you're gonna have to talk to her sooner or later.
Paulie: I gotta go Rock.
Rocky: At least tell her ya self.
Paulie: No I gotta go.
Rocky: Paulie.
Paulie: I don't wanna talk to her.
(Adrian is standing behind them. She's heard everything.)
Paulie: Adrian, I...uh
Adrian: It's ok. Just go where ever you have to go.
Rocky: No, it's not ok. What do ya mean ya don't wanna talk to her?
Paulie: I gotta go.
(Paulie leaves. Rocky walks over to Adrian and takes her into his arms)
Rocky: I'm sorry.
Adrian: You didn't do anything wrong.
Rocky: Don't worry bout him.
Adrian: I know.
Rocky: It's gettin late, why don't you go home and I'll stay here till she comes back.
Adrian: I'll stay with you.
Rocky: C'mon go lay down for awhile. And I'll be home soon.
Adrian: Are you sure?
Rocky: Yeah and I'll take care of dinner so ya don't have to worry bout it.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Good. (kisses her) I'll see ya soon.
(Adrian gets her coat and puts it on.)
Adrian: Bye.
Rocky: Yeah. Go lay down.
Adrian: I will. (leaves restaurant)
(Rocky goes and sits down. A few minutes later the hostess walks in)
Rocky: How ya doin?
Hostess: I'm good. I just saw Adrian walking home. Is everything ok?
Rocky: Yeah she was just really tired. So I told her to go home.
Hostess: She's been working really hard the past few days and being sick didn't help.
Rocky: Yeah. Well I'm gonna go.
Hostess: Tell her I hope she feels better.
Rocky: I will. (grabs coat) Good night.
Hostess: Good night Rocky.
(Rocky leaves. When he gets home, Adrian is asleep in their room. He is in the kitchen. Paulie comes in the house. Paulie has been drinking. Rocky walks over to Paulie)
Rocky: You ok?
Paulie: Yeah I'm fine.
Rocky: What was the matter wit you today?
Paulie: What?
Rocky: Sayin you didn't want to talk to Adrian.
Paulie: I don't wanna talk about it.
Rocky: She's goin through a hard time. Ya supposed to help her, not make her feel worse.
Paulie: Did ya tell Junior?
Rocky: No, Adrian doesn't wannna tell him yet.
Paulie: He's not gonna like that ya were hidin this from him.
Rocky: It's what she wants and I'm not gonna argue wit her bout it.
Paulie: Where is she?
Rocky: She's sleeping.
Paulie: Oh. (walks into kitchen. Opens refrigerator and takes out a beer and starts drinking it.)
Rocky: So what were ya doin that made ya so busy?
Paulie: uh...stuff.
Rocky: Stuff?
Paulie: Yeah stuff.
Rocky: Ok.
Paulie: I'm gonna go. I need my beauty sleep.
Rocky: Sure thing.
(Paulie leaves the house. As the door shuts Adrian opens the bedroom door)
Adrian: Rocky is that you? (walks out)
Rocky: It was Paulie leaving.
Adrian: Oh. When did you get here?
Rocky: Awhile ago.
Adrian: Why didn't you wake me up?
Rocky: I thought ya could use the extra sleep.
Adrian: (smiles) Thanks.
Rocky: So was it hard workin all day?
Adrian: A little. It really tired me out.
Rocky: Yeah.
Adrian: Rocky, I know what you're thinking and I don't want to stop working. I want to act like nothing is wrong.
Rocky: But it is.
Adrian: I know but everyone else doesn't need to know that.
Rocky: They're gonna find out.
Adrian: I know that too. But I want to tell them when the time is right for me not because I stopped working.
Rocky: Ok.
(a year later. Adrian is on the bed. She is crying. Rocky walks in and sits down next to her)
Rocky: Adrian what's wrong?
Adrian: I was just thinking.
Rocky: It's gonna be ok.
Adrian: No it's not. Rocky, nothing the doctors do works.
Rocky: Nothin is gonna happen to ya. You're gonna be ok.
Adrian: I know it's hard but denying it isn't helping. We have to talk about what we've been avoiding for a year.
Rocky: I don't wanna think like that.
Adrian: What if..
(Rocky interrupts her)
Rocky: No, that's not gonna happen. Ya gonna stay here with me.
Adrian: Rocky.
Rocky: (stands up) Adrian. Why are ya thinkin like that? Ya been good this whole time.
Adrian: Because at first I didn't want to think about it. I didn't even want to accept that I have cancer. And I didn't want to think about what would happen to you if I didn't make it. But now I'm starting to realize the truth.
Rocky: Nothin's gonna happen.
(Rocky storms out of the room. Adrian follows him.)
Adrian: Rocky.
Rocky: I can't do this.
Adrian: Do what?
Rocky: Think about what it's gonna be like.
Adrian: Oh.
Rocky: You mean everythin to me. And I don't wanna picture how it's gonna be without ya.
Adrian: Ok. We don't have to talk about it anymore if you don't want to.
Rocky: Have you talked to the kid?
Adrian: Not since we told him. He doesn't want to talk to me and neither does Paulie. I never thought that everyone would stop talking to me after I found out.
Rocky: They just need some time to get used to it.
Adrian: I guess.
(Rocky and Adrian hug.)
Rocky: Don't worry bout nothin.
Adrian: It's kind of hard to not worry.
Rocky: I guess ya right.
Adrian: Well I better get to the restaurant. Are you coming?
Rocky: I come by later. I got some stuff to take care of.
Adrian: Oh ok.
Rocky: Yeah. I love you.
Adrian: Love you too.
(They kiss goodbye. Later that day we see Rocky and Robert talking as they walk down the street.)
Robert: I just can't look at her the same way.
Rocky: She's still ya mother.
Robert: I know. But I never know what to say to her.
Rocky: And ya think I do?
Robert: (laughs) Yeah but that's different.
Rocky: She really needs ya. She feels real bad that ya won't talk to her.
Robert: I don't want her to be upset. When I see her, I think the worst is gonna happen. And I don't want that.
Rocky: Nothin's gonna happen. Ya mother is really strong. She's gonna make it.
Robert: I'm not so sure Dad.
Rocky: Why ya say that kid?
Robert: She hasn't been responding to the treatments and she's acting weird. It isn't looking good.
Rocky: Why is everyone so negative? First ya mother now you. That's not gonna happen.
Robert: How can you be so sure?
Rocky: Cause it can't, alright.
(Suddenly Rocky sees that his son is crying. They sit on a nearby bench)
Robert: I feel so bad.
Rocky: Why?
Robert: Because I always took her for granted. And now she may not be here much longer.
Rocky: She never felt like ya were takin her for granted. She loves ya more than anythin.
Robert: Is she still working at the restaurant?
Rocky: Yeah. She doesn't wanna stop till she's got to.
Robert: Why?
Rocky: It makes her feel like nothin's wrong.
Robert: She must be really tired.
Rocky: She is.
(An hour later Rocky walks into the restaurant. The hostess sees him. She has a concerned look on her face as she nears him)
Rocky: What's wrong?
Hostess: Where have you been? We've been trying to find you.
Rocky: What?
Hostess: Adrian is in the hospital.
Rocky: What happened?
Hostess: I don't really know. Paulie came in looking for you and only told me she was in the hospital.
Rocky: Uh...ok.Can you call Robert and tell him to meet me at the hospital.
Hostess: Sure thing Rocky.
(Rocky leaves the restaurant. He walking in one of the hospital hallways. He sees Paulie sitting in a chair with his head in his hands.)
Rocky: Paulie.
Paulie: (lifts head) Rocko.
Rocky: Where is she?
Paulie: She's wit the doctor. He's doin some kinda tests.
Rocky: What happened?
Paulie: I don't know. I walked into the house and she was layin on the couch. I figured she was just tired. So I went into the kitchen and got some food. And when I went back to wake her she looked real sick.
Rocky: Has the doctor said anythin?
Paulie: No.
Rocky: This can't be happenin.
Paulie: Where's Junior?
Rocky: He should be on his way.
(The doctor comes out.)
Doctor: Mr. Balboa?
Rocky: (stands up) Yeah.
Doctor: I'm your wife's doctor. And as you know she hasn't been responding well to any of the treatments.
Rocky: So what are ya sayin?
Doctor: I'm so sorry but I don't think she is going to make it.
Rocky: What? No. She's gotta.
Paulie: There's gotta be somethin else ya can do.
Doctor: I've done all I can.
Rocky: Can we see her?
Doctor: Yes but one at a time. I don't want to overwhelm her.
Paulie: Go Rocko, she needs ya.
(Rocky walks into Adrian's hospital room. He walks over to her side.)
Rocky: Adrian.
Adrian: (weakly) Rocky?
Rocky: Yeah.
Adrian: I'm scared.
Rocky: I know, me too.
Adrian: What's gonna happen?
(Rocky sits down on her hospital bed and takes her hand)
Rocky: I don't know what's gonna happen. But don't worry bout nothin.
Adrian: I love you more than anything.
Rocky: I love ya too. Ya know that. (he kisses her forehead)
(Later that day Adrian passed away. Rocky realized what his life was going to be like without her. He realized that he was never going to feel complete again. Since Adrian was such a big part of him. Like he said before "She fills gaps". Rocky continued to run the restaurant. Paulie took the news extremely hard but tried to hide it from everyone. He realized that maybe he should've told her that he loved her instead of treating her the way he did. Robert is a successful business man. He and Rocky aren't as close as they once were. Rocky is slowly trying to move on but seems to be stuck in the past......)
Title: Rocky and Adrian: The End
Rating: K
Setting: Few years after Rocky V and before Rocky Balboa
Synopsis: Rocky, Adrian, Paulie, and Robert dealing with Adrian finding out she has cancer.
(we see Rocky sitting at the foot of the bed with Adrian beside him.)
Rocky: What did they say? I just can't believe it.
Adrian: The doctors said they think they caught it in time.
Rocky: What's gonna happen?
Adrian: I don't know.
Rocky: How are we gonna tell the kid?
Adrian: I'm not really sure. He's doing so well, I don't want to ruin that for him.
Rocky: Yeah but we gotta tell him.
Adrian: I guess you're right but I want to give it some time before we tell him.
Rocky: Whatever you want.
Adrian: And I don't want anyone outside of the family to know. I think it'll be best.
Rocky: Sure.(looks at time) It's gettin late we better get to the restaurant. (stands up)
Adrian: (stands up) I'll meet you there.
Rocky: What's wrong?
Adrian: I just need some time to let it sink in ya know?
Rocky: Ok. (hugs and kisses her) Don't be too long.
Adrian: I won't. I love you.
Rocky: I love you too. (starts to leave. turns back towards her) Look everything's gonna be ok.
Adrian: Yeah.
(Rocky leaves the room. He passes Paulie in the hall.)
Paulie: Yo Rocko.
Rocky: Hey Paulie.
Paulie: Where's my sister?
Rocky: She's in the other room. Don't bother her Paulie. She's got a lot on her mind right now, ya know?
Paulie: I didn't say nothin. I was just askin.
Rocky: I gotta go to the restaurant. So I'll see ya later.
Paulie: Sure thing Rocko.
(Rocky leaves the house. A few minutes later Adrian comes down)
Adrian: Hi Paulie.
Paulie: How ya doin?
Adrian: I'm fine. Did Rocky leave?
Paulie: Yeah.
Adrian: Did you eat?
Paulie: Yeah, before I came here. I gotta go to work.
Adrian: Oh, ok. Are you coming over for dinner tonight?
Paulie: Yeah.
(Paulie leaves. Adrian sits down at table and puts her head in her hands.)(cut to Rocky at the restaurant talking to the hostess)
Hostess: Where's Adrian?
Rocky: She's comin. She had to do some stuff around the house.
Hostess: Oh. Is she feeling better?
Rocky: What? What are you talkin about?
Hostess: The other day she wasn't really feeling good. She thought she was coming down with the flu or something.
Rocky: Oh yeah. She's feelin better.
Hostess: Well that's good.
Rocky: Yeah.
Hostess: Was it the flu? Or just some 24 hour bug?
Rocky: I dunno. I think it was some bug.
Hostess: Awe the poor thing.
(Adrian walks in)
Hostess: Hi Adrian.
Adrian: (kind of distracted) Hi.
Hostess: Are you ok?
Adrian: Oh yeah I'm fine.
Hostess: Still recovering from that bug you had the other day?
Adrian: Yeah must be that.
Hostess: Well I better get going now that you're here.
Adrian: Sure thing.
(the hostess gets her coat and leaves)
Adrian: Was Paulie acting strange before you left?
Rocky: Nothin out of the ordinary.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Why? Did he say somethin to you?
Adrian: No. He barely said anything at all.
(A few hours later. Robert walks in. Adrian is sitting down in the back of the restaurant. Rocky greets his son)
Robert: Where's mom?
Rocky: She's in the back.
Robert: Is she still sick?
Rocky: No, she's feelin a lot better.
Robert: That's good. I think it's because she's been working a lot. Maybe she should take a day off.
Rocky: Maybe. Go say hello.
(Robert goes to the back and hugs Adrian then sits down with her)
Adrian: Hi, honey.
Robert: Hi, mom. So you're feeling better?
Adrian: Yeah
Robert: Maybe you should stay home for a day or two and rest. You've been working a lot lately.
Adrian: I'm fine.
Robert: I'm sure dad can handle the restaurant.
Adrian: I know he can. But I feel fine. And I don't mind working.
Robert: You keep getting sick.
Adrian: (changing the subject) How's everything with you?
Robert: It's good.
Adrian: You must be busy cause I haven't seen you around that much.
Robert: Yeah I've been working overtime.
Adrian: Really?
Robert: Yeah.
(Rocky comes over)
Rocky: How's everyone doin?
Robert: Good, how are you? I hope you didn't catch what Mom had.
Rocky: No I'm fine. Never felt better.
Robert: Good. Well I have to go. I just wanted to come by and see if you were ok.
Adrian: Ok.
Robert: I'll call you later. (gets up. Hugs Adrian then Rocky. then leaves)
Rocky: (sits down) He's a good kid.
Adrian: Yeah.
Rocky: Are ya feelin ok?
Adrian: I'm just tired.
Rocky: Maybe the kid's right. Maybe you should stay home for a day or two.
Adrian: No really I'm fine. Working helps get my mind off of it a little.
Rocky: Ya sure?
Adrian: Yeah
Rocky: I still can't believe it.
Adrian: I know.
Rocky: Let's talk about somethin else.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Is Paulie comin for dinner?
Adrian: He said he was but I don't think he is going to come.
Rocky: Why?
Adrian: He's been avoiding me ever since.
Rocky: He's probably real busy.
Adrian: No, he's avoiding me. I know he is. Cause he doesn't know what to say to me.
Rocky: Maybe.
(customer walks in. Rocky looks to see.)
Rocky: I'll go, you stay here and rest. (gets up and walks over to customer)
(Rocky is talking to the customer when Paulie walks in. The customer sits down at a table.)
Paulie: Yo Rocko.
Rocky: Hey Paulie.
Paulie: My sister here?
Rocky: Yeah. She's in the back if you wanna see her.
Paulie: No I just came by to say that I don't think I'm gonna come to dinner.
Rocky: Why?
Paulie: I...uh..I'm just busy.
Rocky: Paulie c'mon.
Paulie: What? I can't come.
Rocky: Ya know you're gonna have to talk to her sooner or later.
Paulie: I gotta go Rock.
Rocky: At least tell her ya self.
Paulie: No I gotta go.
Rocky: Paulie.
Paulie: I don't wanna talk to her.
(Adrian is standing behind them. She's heard everything.)
Paulie: Adrian, I...uh
Adrian: It's ok. Just go where ever you have to go.
Rocky: No, it's not ok. What do ya mean ya don't wanna talk to her?
Paulie: I gotta go.
(Paulie leaves. Rocky walks over to Adrian and takes her into his arms)
Rocky: I'm sorry.
Adrian: You didn't do anything wrong.
Rocky: Don't worry bout him.
Adrian: I know.
Rocky: It's gettin late, why don't you go home and I'll stay here till she comes back.
Adrian: I'll stay with you.
Rocky: C'mon go lay down for awhile. And I'll be home soon.
Adrian: Are you sure?
Rocky: Yeah and I'll take care of dinner so ya don't have to worry bout it.
Adrian: Ok.
Rocky: Good. (kisses her) I'll see ya soon.
(Adrian gets her coat and puts it on.)
Adrian: Bye.
Rocky: Yeah. Go lay down.
Adrian: I will. (leaves restaurant)
(Rocky goes and sits down. A few minutes later the hostess walks in)
Rocky: How ya doin?
Hostess: I'm good. I just saw Adrian walking home. Is everything ok?
Rocky: Yeah she was just really tired. So I told her to go home.
Hostess: She's been working really hard the past few days and being sick didn't help.
Rocky: Yeah. Well I'm gonna go.
Hostess: Tell her I hope she feels better.
Rocky: I will. (grabs coat) Good night.
Hostess: Good night Rocky.
(Rocky leaves. When he gets home, Adrian is asleep in their room. He is in the kitchen. Paulie comes in the house. Paulie has been drinking. Rocky walks over to Paulie)
Rocky: You ok?
Paulie: Yeah I'm fine.
Rocky: What was the matter wit you today?
Paulie: What?
Rocky: Sayin you didn't want to talk to Adrian.
Paulie: I don't wanna talk about it.
Rocky: She's goin through a hard time. Ya supposed to help her, not make her feel worse.
Paulie: Did ya tell Junior?
Rocky: No, Adrian doesn't wannna tell him yet.
Paulie: He's not gonna like that ya were hidin this from him.
Rocky: It's what she wants and I'm not gonna argue wit her bout it.
Paulie: Where is she?
Rocky: She's sleeping.
Paulie: Oh. (walks into kitchen. Opens refrigerator and takes out a beer and starts drinking it.)
Rocky: So what were ya doin that made ya so busy?
Paulie: uh...stuff.
Rocky: Stuff?
Paulie: Yeah stuff.
Rocky: Ok.
Paulie: I'm gonna go. I need my beauty sleep.
Rocky: Sure thing.
(Paulie leaves the house. As the door shuts Adrian opens the bedroom door)
Adrian: Rocky is that you? (walks out)
Rocky: It was Paulie leaving.
Adrian: Oh. When did you get here?
Rocky: Awhile ago.
Adrian: Why didn't you wake me up?
Rocky: I thought ya could use the extra sleep.
Adrian: (smiles) Thanks.
Rocky: So was it hard workin all day?
Adrian: A little. It really tired me out.
Rocky: Yeah.
Adrian: Rocky, I know what you're thinking and I don't want to stop working. I want to act like nothing is wrong.
Rocky: But it is.
Adrian: I know but everyone else doesn't need to know that.
Rocky: They're gonna find out.
Adrian: I know that too. But I want to tell them when the time is right for me not because I stopped working.
Rocky: Ok.
(a year later. Adrian is on the bed. She is crying. Rocky walks in and sits down next to her)
Rocky: Adrian what's wrong?
Adrian: I was just thinking.
Rocky: It's gonna be ok.
Adrian: No it's not. Rocky, nothing the doctors do works.
Rocky: Nothin is gonna happen to ya. You're gonna be ok.
Adrian: I know it's hard but denying it isn't helping. We have to talk about what we've been avoiding for a year.
Rocky: I don't wanna think like that.
Adrian: What if..
(Rocky interrupts her)
Rocky: No, that's not gonna happen. Ya gonna stay here with me.
Adrian: Rocky.
Rocky: (stands up) Adrian. Why are ya thinkin like that? Ya been good this whole time.
Adrian: Because at first I didn't want to think about it. I didn't even want to accept that I have cancer. And I didn't want to think about what would happen to you if I didn't make it. But now I'm starting to realize the truth.
Rocky: Nothin's gonna happen.
(Rocky storms out of the room. Adrian follows him.)
Adrian: Rocky.
Rocky: I can't do this.
Adrian: Do what?
Rocky: Think about what it's gonna be like.
Adrian: Oh.
Rocky: You mean everythin to me. And I don't wanna picture how it's gonna be without ya.
Adrian: Ok. We don't have to talk about it anymore if you don't want to.
Rocky: Have you talked to the kid?
Adrian: Not since we told him. He doesn't want to talk to me and neither does Paulie. I never thought that everyone would stop talking to me after I found out.
Rocky: They just need some time to get used to it.
Adrian: I guess.
(Rocky and Adrian hug.)
Rocky: Don't worry bout nothin.
Adrian: It's kind of hard to not worry.
Rocky: I guess ya right.
Adrian: Well I better get to the restaurant. Are you coming?
Rocky: I come by later. I got some stuff to take care of.
Adrian: Oh ok.
Rocky: Yeah. I love you.
Adrian: Love you too.
(They kiss goodbye. Later that day we see Rocky and Robert talking as they walk down the street.)
Robert: I just can't look at her the same way.
Rocky: She's still ya mother.
Robert: I know. But I never know what to say to her.
Rocky: And ya think I do?
Robert: (laughs) Yeah but that's different.
Rocky: She really needs ya. She feels real bad that ya won't talk to her.
Robert: I don't want her to be upset. When I see her, I think the worst is gonna happen. And I don't want that.
Rocky: Nothin's gonna happen. Ya mother is really strong. She's gonna make it.
Robert: I'm not so sure Dad.
Rocky: Why ya say that kid?
Robert: She hasn't been responding to the treatments and she's acting weird. It isn't looking good.
Rocky: Why is everyone so negative? First ya mother now you. That's not gonna happen.
Robert: How can you be so sure?
Rocky: Cause it can't, alright.
(Suddenly Rocky sees that his son is crying. They sit on a nearby bench)
Robert: I feel so bad.
Rocky: Why?
Robert: Because I always took her for granted. And now she may not be here much longer.
Rocky: She never felt like ya were takin her for granted. She loves ya more than anythin.
Robert: Is she still working at the restaurant?
Rocky: Yeah. She doesn't wanna stop till she's got to.
Robert: Why?
Rocky: It makes her feel like nothin's wrong.
Robert: She must be really tired.
Rocky: She is.
(An hour later Rocky walks into the restaurant. The hostess sees him. She has a concerned look on her face as she nears him)
Rocky: What's wrong?
Hostess: Where have you been? We've been trying to find you.
Rocky: What?
Hostess: Adrian is in the hospital.
Rocky: What happened?
Hostess: I don't really know. Paulie came in looking for you and only told me she was in the hospital.
Rocky: Uh...ok.Can you call Robert and tell him to meet me at the hospital.
Hostess: Sure thing Rocky.
(Rocky leaves the restaurant. He walking in one of the hospital hallways. He sees Paulie sitting in a chair with his head in his hands.)
Rocky: Paulie.
Paulie: (lifts head) Rocko.
Rocky: Where is she?
Paulie: She's wit the doctor. He's doin some kinda tests.
Rocky: What happened?
Paulie: I don't know. I walked into the house and she was layin on the couch. I figured she was just tired. So I went into the kitchen and got some food. And when I went back to wake her she looked real sick.
Rocky: Has the doctor said anythin?
Paulie: No.
Rocky: This can't be happenin.
Paulie: Where's Junior?
Rocky: He should be on his way.
(The doctor comes out.)
Doctor: Mr. Balboa?
Rocky: (stands up) Yeah.
Doctor: I'm your wife's doctor. And as you know she hasn't been responding well to any of the treatments.
Rocky: So what are ya sayin?
Doctor: I'm so sorry but I don't think she is going to make it.
Rocky: What? No. She's gotta.
Paulie: There's gotta be somethin else ya can do.
Doctor: I've done all I can.
Rocky: Can we see her?
Doctor: Yes but one at a time. I don't want to overwhelm her.
Paulie: Go Rocko, she needs ya.
(Rocky walks into Adrian's hospital room. He walks over to her side.)
Rocky: Adrian.
Adrian: (weakly) Rocky?
Rocky: Yeah.
Adrian: I'm scared.
Rocky: I know, me too.
Adrian: What's gonna happen?
(Rocky sits down on her hospital bed and takes her hand)
Rocky: I don't know what's gonna happen. But don't worry bout nothin.
Adrian: I love you more than anything.
Rocky: I love ya too. Ya know that. (he kisses her forehead)
(Later that day Adrian passed away. Rocky realized what his life was going to be like without her. He realized that he was never going to feel complete again. Since Adrian was such a big part of him. Like he said before "She fills gaps". Rocky continued to run the restaurant. Paulie took the news extremely hard but tried to hide it from everyone. He realized that maybe he should've told her that he loved her instead of treating her the way he did. Robert is a successful business man. He and Rocky aren't as close as they once were. Rocky is slowly trying to move on but seems to be stuck in the past......)
