The Beautiful Beast Page #3

She'd smile sweetly to win

you over and that was it.

Not much has changed then.

Oh, I wasn't well suited for

the role. She'd...

Well I doted on her. How

could I not?

What are you doing?

Building a birdhouse?

What are you, fourteen? It's

a hobby.

What are you doing out here

anyway?

What do you mean? Well you're

obviously not from here...

What gave me away?

And what's with the no phone,

no internet, no anything?

It's a bit boring don't you

think?

It's quiet. I like it that

way.

It's too quiet.

So what about you?

I'm a city girl

In fact if you had any contact

with the

outside world you may even

recognize me.

Let me guess... an actress.

A celebrity of sorts.

Great.

I'm rich.

Congratulations.

I've always been rich. It

suits me.

You know, you still didn't

answer my question.

That's right.

Fine.

Here's your plate.

Ew. What is that?

Meatloaf. Let me guess...

vegetarian.

No but I've got taste buds.

That is horrible.

I don't know how you could eat

that.

Did your parents forget to

teach you any manners after

they gave you the golden pony?

Yes, because they died.

Alright, that's it... Ground

rules. You're going to

stay here you're going to

follow them. Got it?

Oh no, am I in trouble?

You're in charge of lunch. You

want anything else

to eat you eat what I'm making

or you fend for yourself.

Next, try to be helpful.

Whining all day doesn't count!

Just try not to be so

difficult.

I'm not.

Alright. Wake up princess!

You are the epitomy of rudeness.

You're the most self-centered

person I've ever known.

You've been here for almost

two days and you've done

nothing but whine and complain.

I don't think a thank-you

has ever once crossed your mind.

Alright, I am completely

bored... Oh. Sorry.

What do you want?

Well, I didn't mean to

interrupt, but... I'm bored

and I'm going crazy.

Do you have anything to do?

Do you play chess?

You know it's your turn,

right?

I know.

Oh, you'll be happy to know

I've decided to forgive you for

earlier.

Really?

What? Wait, ok we'll just

play. Please... just...

So, do you play chess very

often?

It's a two person game.

Right. I just thought you

might be one of those genius

types.

You know, that plays against

themselves.

I'm not that smart.

Good point. Check.

Why didn't you just sacrifice

your queen?

I would never do that.

Why not?

Too important.

Check.

You understand you're losing

because of it, right?

I told you, I'm not that

smart.

This is true... check mate.

We could play a simpler game.

You could go hide and I could

count to ten.

What are you making?

Macaroni and cheese.

Really? Aim to impress don't

you?

Fine.

How about some dessert,

mountain man?

Lunch is ready.

There.

Wow. This looks good.

What?

What did you put on here?

Just some paprika. I've seen

it used before. It adds

flavor.

This?

Yes.

Cayenne pepper.

No, it's not... Well I

didn't know. I...

You know I'm a guy right? I

mean do you think

I'm going to have paprika

just lying around?

Great.

It's really not that bad.

Okay, well I made a cake too.

Really? Um hmm.

Great!

Prepare to be impressed.

It's good.

Really? Good.

Oh, it's horrible. Yeah.

You swallowed that. I didn't

want to be rude.

I followed the recipe... I

don't understand.

Are your sure? I know how to

read a recipe.

How much salt did you put in?

Just a bit.

And this? Sugar?

A cup and a half I think.

This is salt. That's the

sugar.

I grabbed... The wrong one.

See this is exactly why I

don't cook.

Ever? No, never.

Great! Now I ruined your

shirt. Not that it's a great

loss.

It'll wash out.

Do you have another shirt that

I can borrow please?

Yeah.

Here.

What is it?

You said you didn't have any

of this stuff.

I said I didn't have any in my

closet.

Cheeky! Who's is it?

My ex-wife's.

I'd rather her stuff get dirty

than mine.

Thank-you.

You been icing that ankle?

By the way, thank-you so much

for the clothes.

It feels so good to be in

women's clothes again.

Besides the paparazzi may show

up at any moment and I would

love to be ready.

I'm practically famous.

So, um, how long have you been

divorced?

Three years.

And are you okay with it?

So is that why you moved up

here?

Yeah this was our getaway.

After the divorce I made it

permanent.

It's so lonely though.

So.

Don't you miss home, or being

around people?

It's what I wanted and needed.

Time to think. Time to...

Pray?

Yeah. So?

It's just not my thing. It's

fine if it's yours. I just...

Thanks for the permission.

I just don't get it. You know?

You didn't grow up very

religious did you?

Not really. So...

It works for me.

Somebody to talk to. Someone

to help.

It's interesting.

You should try it sometime.

Why? I have pretty much

everything that I want.

What more is God going to give

me?

There are some things money

can't buy.

I don't know if this dress

works for me. Is it to blah?

It depends on your shoes...

Oh, hi Catherine.

Hey guys. Um, how's it going?

Where's Isabelle?

I don't know. She was going

out of town.

I know, I just, I thought that

maybe she would be...

You know what, nevermind.

Some hot but completely poor

guy probably caught her

attention.

She's so gullible. She doesn't

even realize Clay only went

out with her for her money.

Ok, well, if you could just

let me know when you see her.

That would be great.

Um, there's some hot water on

the stove if you want some.

Been there long?

Just now. That alright?

Yeah.

Did you make all these

birdhouses?

Yeah.

Do the birds actually use

them?

Free food helps.

So many little details. It's

an interesting hobby.

I had a lot of time on my

hands when I first moved here.

Well what do you do with them

all?

I have a guy in town who sells

them for me.

You really need to lose the

flannel.

It keeps me warm.

So do layers.

My clothes, my choice.

Alright.

Do you have any pain killers?

Yeah. Ankle acting up or is it

the ribs?

A little of both.

How bad is it?

Better than before.

You mind if I take a look?

Did you re-wrap this?

Yeah. It's too tight.

The swelling's gone done so...

that's good.

Have you had many sprained

ankles?

No.

You sure sound like you have.

I have a medical background.

Like a doctor? Certainly don't

flaunt it do you?

No, gotta keep it quiet

otherwise all the neighbors

will come around any time they

have any sort of ache.

Right. So, do you practice

around here at all?

No.

How come?

I just don't.

Well you're too young to be

retired. What sort of a doctor

were you?

Doesn't matter.

Were you a cosmetic surgeon?

No. Don't get your hopes up.

You can't blame me for asking.

But you should tell me because

I...

Hey, I have an idea. In the

interest of eating well

tonight, how about I cook?

Does that mean you don't want

any more of my salty cake?

No. But you can help.

Oh, daring...

Melinda. What?

I want you to draft an

agreement about Isabelle.

Specifically her being unfit to

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