Ben and Moira's Tampa Bay Mansion... Part 1

Frank:"Heh yeah because otherwise you would be putting crap out right?"

Ben: Heh, well I wouldn't call it 'crap' but it would just be....less than, you know? How's the food everyone?

Cynthia: It is wonderful, thank you.

Moira: You sure you ain't kidnapped Shawn an' are 'idin' 'im somewhere?

Frank:"Like Shawn could keep quiet this long.."

Moira: You're roit, there's way to many innuendos for 'im to keep 'is mouth shut.

Ben: Shawn...innuendos? Never....

He can't stop from laughing...

Ben: You know...I haven't heard from him since he moved.

Frank:"Exactly, it would be like that 'Shave and a Haircut' scene in Who Framed Roger Rabbit...he'd come bursting through the wall."

He looks over at Ben

Frank:"He's doing alright. Seems kind of worried about Raquel adjusting to Japan though. But...ah I'm sure they'll be fine."

Ben: Is it a difficult transition for her?

Frank:"Their reasons for moving weren't exactly non-stressful...Raquel has always been pretty adaptable and shes been to Japan before. I'd imagine living there you look at it in a different light then just visiting."

Ben: That's understandable. Oh...excuse me, waiter? Tell the captain we're ready to depart.

Frank:"I consider those two family to me so...I wish them all the best. I can't wait to see that kid of theirs. Speaking of which, Moira how are Alexis and Colin? I haven't seen Alexis since the wedding and well...I've talked to Amber but haven't heard or seen hide nor hair of Colin."

Moira: Alexis jus' got back from 'er 'oneymoon... she seems alroit, but sounds a little tired. Colin... well....

She trails off.

Ben: Ah yes....I'm not very well liked by the boy.

A concern look comes over Franks face

Frank:"I'd hate to pry but...what uh...happened?"

Moira: A bunch of us were 'elpin' put together Alex an' Alexis' new 'ome for when they came back. We all went to this sushi place afterward, an' somethin' was botherin' Colin the whole time. 'E went off an' tried to talk to Amanda Edwards but wotever was said made 'im come back in and let everythin' out.

Moira suddenly seems very interested in her food.

Frank:"Let everything out?"

he looks at Moira for a moment, then at Ben, then back to Moira

Frank:"I'm sorry you guys probably don't want to talk about it."

he looks over at Ben

Frank:"I'm sure whatever was said was in haste. As far as I've known, he's never said a bad word about you before."

Ben: Oh, you misunderstand my meaning, Frank. I know that Colin likes me...it's just he wishes that...well he wishes things were different. I think he feels the same about Naomi too.

Frank:"I..."
he sighs and nods in understanding glancing at Moira
Frank:He never did get over the divorce did he?"

Moira shakes her head.

Moira: 'E'd always wanted this perfect, normal, little family.

Frank:"Are you sure 'normal' is the word he would use?"

Moira: Would "typical" work better?

Frank:"Moira...the best parts...the parts that Colin holds on to...would you have called those "typical"?"

Moira: You mean back when we were wrestlin'? I suppose not... I was referrin' more to it bein' jus' 'im, 'is parents an' 'is sister when I was sayin' typical, rather than the lifestyle.

Frank:"Ah, right right...Although...face it, there was a bit more going on then a normal family in a house with a white picket fence..."

Moira: Oh, there was. I won't deny that.