Oh boy! Are you in for a treat! (Lol! You know I had to... π )
Having been a Quantum Leap fan for some time now (and lover of the great and talented actor Scott Bakula ππ) I've decided to write a Sims 3 story continuing the adventures of Dr. Sam Beckett. π
****PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE MOVED THIS STORY OVER TO MY BLOG WITH REVISIONS AND HAVE MADE IT TONS BETTER! π**** That's where you'll want to go to enjoy it fully! Read it all HERE π
However, if you still wanna stick around here and read it...
**Since the migration of this thread to the brand new Sims 3 forums (July 2024) all the pictures to the story don't show up. π’ It will take me some time to remedy that and the goal is to have it all done before the end of the year! (If anyone is still reading it on here... ) Thank you for your patience - if it's not done - and do enjoy. π**
Hey everyone. :) It was a joy writing this next update so I hope each of you find as much joy (and laughter) in it as I did. ;)
The Nurse Incident
***Back at the Quantum Leap Project site***
Thornton Wolff awoke from what felt like a deep sleep that drifted upon him unexpectedly. There was no telling how long he had been out.
Rubbing his temples he thought he remembered Al telling him that he wouldn't sleep while in this chamber. So, if he didn't fall asleep after all his complaining, what exactly DID happen? He shook his head and looked around for moment. Sure enough he was still in the chamber, sitting on the floor, but instead of getting angry about it like he fully expected himself to do, he felt...calm. Odd, he thought. Something doesn't feel right? What did they do to me?
It was then that he heard the chamber door open. Al stepped in.
The man held a cigar between his fingers, as usual, and the small room soon became filled with its sweet, earthy scent. "How are you doing?" he asked Thornton, while drawing in a puff. Thornton looked down at the floor between his knees, not sure how to answer. Al blew out the smoke from his mouth, placed the cigar down on a nearby end table and looked upon Thornton with his arms folded. "I take it all that shouting killed your ability to speak?" There was a slight chuckle. "No!" Thornton answered sharply. Lifting his hands up, Al said, "Ok then," and stepped back. "I feel....strange," Thornton surprisingly admitted. "Different. Like crying." He glanced over at Al with a piercing gaze. "I haven't experienced these kind of feelings in a long time. What did you guys do to me?" Al cracked a smile. He'd witnessed this many times before. "Not a d*** thing," he replied. Thornton couldn't understand the smile and wasn't convinced of the response, but lifted himself up from the floor to ease his discomfort and planted himself back on the chair. There was an immediate breath of relief and then he asked Al glumly, "When can I go home?"
"Well," Al began, coming closer, "that depends on if you're willing to cooperate and answer all my questions." Thornton didn't answer, but just stared blankly at the wall, thinking.
Morgana? Is she alright? I'm really worried about her. Wait! What about--- "Kid?" Al asked louder, getting his attention. "Look," he started again with a softer tone, "I know you're scared and confused and you just want this experience to be over but," he paused, "for that to happen you gotta help me out here...and the man who's out there living your life." Lowering his eyes, Thornton nodded. I do hope she's alright, he continued thinking. "So," Al addressed with a sigh, "are you going to answer my questions now?" Thornton still didn't like the idea of answering such personal questions, but if it meant getting him home he was all for it. He glanced back at Al and answered, "Yes. I'll cooperate."
With a light grin, Al patted Thornton's back and comforted, "Don't worry kid. We'll get you home much quicker now."
***Back in Sunset Valley***
On this particular morning Sam woke up early, from the blinding sunlight coming from the windows again, and got dressed for work. Carefully trying not to wake Morgana, his eye caught a glimpse of the intense beauty of the lighthouse surrounded by the ocean with a light orange backdrop. He stared at the scene for a few moments.
It's a breathtaking view to wake up to each morning, he thought, I wish I could see it every morning, but... What he thought about now was how much he longed to return to Hidden Springs, especially to Donna whom he could only imagine was worried sick about his absence! He missed his friends too, particularly Liam and Emma. God please make that possible...if I truly do my part on this end will you please...
"Thornton?" Sam turned. "Why are you dressed for work?" Looking down at his clothes, Sam uttered, "Uh...umm." "It's your day off silly!" Morgana informed with a chuckle. "Are you feeling alright?" I don't know anymore. "I think so," he replied, then his phone rang. He held up a finger, "Hang on a second honey, I gotta get this." Morgana just shook her head with a smile.
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Back in another part of town a woman dialed a number.
She patiently, but anxiously waited for the person to answer. "Hello?" Sam asked, making his way down the stairs. "Thornton Wolff?" The woman addressed, somewhat intimately. Sam didn't notice. "Yes?" "You're late for your physical..." "My what?" Sam stopped, nearly tripping down the last step. "Your physical you have scheduled with me this morning? Don't tell me you forgot?" Scratching his head, Sam replied, "Oh, I must have." I guess Thornton and Morgana have their own concierge doctor. The woman giggled. "Well, I'll forgive you this one time, but come on over. You know the place."
The place? Oh boy... "Umm, doctor?" "Doctor?" she giggled, "you flatter me, but you know I'm a Nurse." "Right. You'll have to forgive me, but I'm feeling a bit forgetful. Umm...where is this place again?" The woman laughed out loud. "Oh Thornton you're a gag!" She sure is giddy. "At my house! The sea green house on Elm street?" "Ohhh yes. Uh...right! I'll be there as soon as I can." "I'll be waiting," the woman concluded and clicked the "End Call" button with an enormous grin.
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Sam stepped up to the front doors dreading what was about to come. Gotta love what randomly pops up during a Leap! Sure he'd gotten physicals from complete strangers before, this wasn't anything new. Heck, he even got one from a gal while wearing only a diaper when he once leaped into a Chimpanzee! However those were all in environments where he expected that to happen, not in the comfort of someone's home. A voice inside was telling him to stand his guard, but another voice asked Why when concierge medicine has been on the rise. At least...on Earth it has been. He shrugged, sighed and rang the doorbell.
The woman opened the door promptly and Sam was honestly stunned by her beauty. Not exactly what he expected a woman concierge doctor (Nurse) to look like. Her hair was brilliantly curled, makeup beautified her lips, cheeks and eyes which rested behind thin glasses. A red flag started coming up in his mind, but when he noticed she was wearing scrubs he felt more comfortable. "Ma'am," he addressed respectfully, as the woman approached him. She nodded with a smile, "Come on in Mr. Wolff."
As they walked in and Sam began closing the door behind him, the woman blurted out, "Oh I can't play this anymore," and sharply turned in his direction. "What--" Sam began to ask, but was interrupted when the woman planted a big, intense kiss on his lips.
As she released her lips from his, Sam just stood there with his mouth hanging open in such bewilderment that he couldn't speak. A million different thoughts began racing through his head. "Oh Thornton!" The woman exclaimed. "I've missed you SO much these past few days! I couldn't WAIT for this moment." Sam's eyes drifted away from her in a stare. "Uhh...what just--" "Oh that kiss wasn't good enough? How about this?" Sam flinched as she grabbed his back and planted another kiss on him, but this time she threw in a bit of tongue and started removing his coat jacket, whilst her lips still locked on his. Sam was powerless to speak.
He couldn't believe what was happening and he somewhat chided himself for not listening to the voice that encouraged him to stand his guard. He was used to these random kisses during his leaps, but it had been so long since it happened he'd forgotten how to properly react. Lord please don't let Al show up! With all the strength he could muster he pushed the hormonal woman away from him. She stared back at him in shock. "What are you doing!?" Sam cried. "Excuse me!?" "You can't just throw a kiss on me like that when I'm not expecting it! Don't you realize I'm a married man?"
"What!?" the woman asked, feeling very confused, "Thornton you're acting like you've never met me before!" Sam didn't know what to say. "Have you gone mad or something!? Since when do you care about being married to Morgana? It's ME Thornton! Jamie!" The baffled look on Sam's face just made Jamie all the more furious. "YOUR GIRLFRIEND!" She shouted, "My G** what is wrong with you?"
Oh Boy! Sam squeaked in his mind like a four year old. His fear then turned to anger. He raised his hands up in frustration and called out to the Heavens. "Really!? This is the curve-ball you throw at me? Why must it be so complicated!?" Jamie stared at him bug eyed in a daze. "Uh, Thornton?" "Every time you do this!" Sam continued to the ceiling, "EVERY TIME! How am I supposed to take care of this!?" "Woah! Ok Thornton you're kind of scaring me."
Sam looked down sharply at Jamie. He didn't care what came out of his mouth now. "Well, maybe I should!" he yelled. "Then that'd get you to stop seeing me!" Jamie gaped. "Have you gone nuts!? What the h*** happened to you Thornton!?"
"YOU were the one who came to ME!" Jamie continued, following after him. "All those weeks flirting with each other and then after having sex in the on call room--" Sam immediately shot a look at her.
"--You told me you were for sure going to divorce Morgana and that you'd been thinking of starting a new life with ME!" She stopped to catch a breath as her shoulders fell. "I mean, we're you just saying that to lead me on? To have a fling with your wife's hot co-worker? Because if it all meant nothing then I'm about ready to SOCK you!" "Woah hey take it easy!" Sam begged. "I can explain!"
In that moment Sam knew he needed to change his tone...and tune. This certainly wasn't fair to Jamie and he needed to find a way to let her down easy. Which seemed counterintuitive because he knew it wouldn't be easy! He sighed, while Jamie continued staring at him in the eye with face red and teeth clenching. "Jamie," he began softly, "let's sit down, relax, and talk for a bit ok?"
Reluctantly, Jamie listened and sat herself down on the couch. When Sam joined her she said, "Well? I'm listening."
Sam closed his eyes, not praying since he was a little frustrated with his maker, but trying hard to come up with a way to explain why he decided to give him (Thornton) and Morgana another chance. He had to think of something good, believable and that was mostly the truth.
He assured Jamie that the time he spent with her was not just a fling...that there were true and deep feelings for her within him. Somehow he could sense that's how Thornton really felt. (Obviously since his relationship with Morgana was so bad when he leaped in). There was a hint of happiness and relief in her eyes upon hearing that.
But then he tried to describe how he had this feeling that he should give him and Morgana's marriage and relationship another try. Jamie wasn't truly convinced and stood up in anger, unable to look at him.
It was just seconds after she stood that Sam received a text from Morgana asking him where he went. He told her he was out with a friend and would be home soon.
After beckoning her to sit down again, it was apparent that Jamie was trying to hold back tears. The compassion in Sam tried to comfort her. Seeing a woman cry always tugged at his heart. He sincerely apologized and told her that it would be better for him to be honest about his feelings than to have a relationship with her that would most likely be based on lies. Jamie nodded, but it didn't make her feel any better about the situation. He concluded by building her up, complimenting her career and encouraging her to date other men, preferably ones that aren't already married.
"So," Jamie began, looking down at her hands, "ff things don't work out between you and Morgana," then glancing back at him, "is there any chance we could get back together?" That was a question Sam honestly didn't know how to answer. He thought hard for a moment and replied, "I'm pretty sure this time around things will work out for me and Morgana," he paused, "but...if God or fate decides otherwise," he lightly shrugged, "I guess we'll just have to see."
It always hurt Sam knowing that he broke a woman's heart during his leaps and it certainly didn't make him feel better when Jamie stopped him from leaving and begged him to reconsider. "We're great together!" she expressed.
However, once again, Sam had to tell her he was serious about fixing things with Morgana. At that point, Jamie accepted defeat. She cried and Sam gave her a comforting hug.
As Sam drove away from Jamie's home he couldn't help worrying about whether Jamie would cause trouble in the future for Thornton and Morgana. Geez, where's Al when I need him? he thought, Ziggy's gotta know something about Jamie's future. Then he realized that he couldn't concern himself with that. He was sent at this defining moment in time to fix the Wolff's marriage and save Morgana's life. Whatever happens as a result of that he knew and trusted that God would take care of the rest.
Hey Em!! Gonna start from the beginning again because I'll understand what is going on much better than when I read it the first time with no knowledge of QL...(you remember my confusion I'm sure, I felt bad that you had to explain everything to me).
@emorrill I'd love to know what you think if you watch it! It kind of stands alone as a music video but you might understand it better if you know the back story so I'm linking the playlists that have the videos leading up to that one if you're interested. :)
The next morning Sam whistled his way downstairs and into the kitchen to brew up some coffee for him and Morgana. This is going to be a great day! He told himself positively. I can feel it! Earlier upstairs he informed Morgana that they would be having their official "second first date" this afternoon as soon as he finished work. Morgana genuinely looked excited for the occasion. Since it was another one of her days off she suggested meeting Sam at the Park (where the Summer Festival was currently being held) to save them more time for their date. Sam would've preferred to pick her up in the normal, gentlemanly fashion, but her idea did make sense since the office building where he worked was just across the street from the park. "Then it's a date!" he concluded happily. "Meet you there at three?" "I wouldn't miss it," Morgana replied.
Just as the coffee finished brewing, Morgana met Sam in the kitchen. "I could smell that all the way from upstairs," she said, "it smells lovely, but don't you think you put too many coffee grounds in there?" She winked. "Nah," Sam replied, filling up his cup. "Bold flavor is what makes coffee good. Would you like a cup?" "Oh yes, please!"
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Suddenly the two looked up toward the ceiling as they heard some very unusual sounds coming from upstairs. "I would imagine that's the Butler cleaning again," Sam said, returning to filling up Morgana's cup. "Are you sure?" Morgana asked nervously, still staring at the ceiling. "What kind of a Butler cleans like that!?"
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"He does," Sam answered, handing Morgana her cup. "He's very thorough." The two exchanged smiles. Then Morgana looked back up at the ceiling while taking a sip. "I mean seriously Thornton," she couldn't help saying, "it sounds like he's getting it on with someone and rattling the bed up there!" Sam nearly spit out his coffee. "Oh my," a man's voice said, along with the sound of a door closing. Sam immediately recognized it as Al. He shot Al a glance, wiped off some coffee that slipped through his lips and motioned for Al to be quiet. "What?" Al objected, "she can't hear me." Sam then pointed a finger at Al and used the same finger to motion him off to the side, implying that he'd talk to him in a minute. Al understood, he'd gotten pretty familiar with Sam's body language over the years.
Morgana noticed the last bit of hand motioning. She snorted, holding back a chuckle. "What are you doing Thornton?" Sam froze for a moment while Al folded his arms in the distance, awaiting his response to Morgana with pleasure like he always did in these situations. "Nothing," Sam responded, turning to her, "I was...practicing...a presentation I am doing at work." "Ooo, nice one Sam!" Al expressed with a nod and a thumbs up. Placing down her cup, Morgana stepped closer to Sam and adjusted his tie. "Well, good luck with that," she said. When she finished, she took his hands and swayed them back and forth. "I really am looking forward to our date this afternoon. I love this plan you've come up with."
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"I'm looking forward to it too," Sam said with sincerity. Then he changed the subject because he really hoped he could get Morgana out of the way so he could talk with Al. "Didn't you mention hanging out with your girlfriends again this morning?" "Yes!" Morgana replied happily. "We were going to check out the new art museum!" "Yuck!" Sam expressed as a joke, because he knew that's what Thornton would've said. "Yeah yeah I know," Morgana said, lightly punching his shoulder. A car horn sounded outside. "That's them!" Morgana exclaimed, heading for the door. Great timing, Sam thought. "Have a good day at work," she wished, "and I'll see you later at the park. I can't wait!" And with that, Morgana left the house.
Sam watched her through the window, making sure she wouldn't be coming back to the house for any reason while Al came to his side. "Huh," Al observed, "that's the nicest I've seen her act towards you. You really are making progress Sam!" Once the car drove away, Sam turned for the kitchen. "Yes," he agreed, "it's been a relief." He placed his cup down on the counter. Al stretched his arms out in front of him, popping his fingers at the same time. "You know," he said, "You were always the one who'd brew up the strongest coffee back at the Project, especially when your stress level was high."
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Sam stood still for a second. "Huh. I don't remember that." Then he turned and stepped closer to Al while saying, "Al, please tell me you have some more information from Thornton." "Oh yes!" Al exclaimed proudly, "the guy finally decided to cooperate, but above anything else," he paused, changing his tone to a more serious one, "I have something very important to tell you that he mentioned." "What's that?" Sam asked, his anxiety resurfacing. Al glanced toward the far corner of the room. "Just when we thought the situation couldn't be any more complicated," he said with a sigh. "What!?" Sam demanded.
Returning Sam's gaze Al answered, "It turns out Thornton was having an affair." Whew! Sam thought, is that all? He folded his arms and pretended to look surprised. "Really?" "Yes," Al confirmed, "her name is Jamie Jolina. She's got blonde hair and glasses. She sounded pretty hot from his description." He paused, seeing Sam's face expression and cleared his throat, continuing. "She works alongside Morgana at the Hospital and she and Thornton just starting having sexual relations a couple of weeks ago." Sam nodded. Yeah...and? "So...if I were you Sam I'd steer clear of her. Or," he shrugged, "she might just approach you. If she does, then you gotta figure out a way to get rid of her before she messes anything up before or after you leap out of here!"
At that moment, Sam pretended to laugh, pointing a finger at Al. "Ha ha thank you for that valuable information Al," he chortled.
Sam's reaction took Al by surprise. "What's so funny about that?" he asked obliviously. "That's the kind of information that I really could've used YESTERDAY!" he practically shouted, glaring. Al's eyes widened. He understood. "Oh boy...did you run into her already?" "Yeah I did!" "Well what did you do?" Sam pinched his forehead, "What I had to do! I got her out of the picture," he paused, "at least, I hope I did." "In ONE day!?" Al exclaimed. "How did you manage that?" "Well," Sam started, placing his hands in the coat pockets, "it was difficult at first but--" "Is she one of those naughty nurses that tried to seduce you Sam?" Al asked, eyebrows bouncing along with a bright grin. Sam returned a smile mockingly. "Sort of," he admitted, "but I told her the honest truth. That I (Thornton) wanted to try and work things out with Morgana and had a good feeling that things would be better between us this time around." Pursing his lips, Al looked thoughtful. "You really think that's going to keep her away for good Sam?"
"I dunno Al!" Sam blurted, "I mean what else am I supposed to do? My mission here is to save Thornton and Morgana's marriage which in turn will save Morgana from taking her own life. Then I'll leap. That's what Ziggy said. Whatever Jamie does now is out of my control. I can't waste time worrying about it." Al nodded, folding his arms. "I took care of it the best way I could Al," Sam expressed, feeling sorrowful. "I can't fix everything." Then he lowered his head. "Or everyone." Al smiled, ever admiring Sam's character. "I don't doubt that you did kid," he said, wishing he could pat his friend's shoulder. "You're terminally good Sam. If it was up to you, you'd save everybody." Sam's head shot up as he grinned. "You've told me that before." "I wasn't sure you remembered," Al said with a wink.
For a moment the two smiled at each other, trying not to get too emotional while the memories of their past heart to heart talks came flooding back. Clearing his throat again, Al pulled out the Handlink and said, "Anyway, I thought you'd like to know that ever since you found a way to get 'Miss Impudent' to treat you decently again," he pressed a couple of buttons, "Ziggy says the chance of her and Thornton staying together has now jumped to 92 percent." Sam's face beamed for a moment. "Wonderful," he expressed, "now let's get that up to 100 percent." Al nodded resolutely. "And that's when you'll leap."
"emorrill;c-15735591" wrote: @ZeeGee When I watched your sig video on YouTube I saw the links to the saga and watched all 6 of them! :mrgreen: I was hooked! I LOVED it! I really did! :smiley: You did an amazing job creating the videos and adding in just the right instrumental music. :star:
I've had thoughts of hooking up Claire and Connor in my game quite a few times. ;)
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your compliments. As much as I love doing them just for the fun of it, it sure feels nice when others appreciate them. :)
The latest episode is great as usual. You have really captured the spirit of that show. It was always one of my favorites.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your compliments. As much as I love doing them just for the fun of it, it sure feels nice when others appreciate them. :)
@ZeeGee Umm, Amen to that! ^ <3 My thoughts exactly. When others appreciate my stories it's what inspires me to write more. <3 And you're very welcome. :)
The latest episode is great as usual. You have really captured the spirit of that show. It was always one of my favorites.
^Aww, thank you. <3 That's so sweet of you to say. :) I never thought I'd grow to love the show so much. ;) (The Pilot Episode didn't really suck me in, but...I gave it another chance by watching the 2nd episode and I was hooked!!! :grin: I never realized that Scott Bakula was SO talented! I had only previously known him from Star Trek: Enterprise. His role on QL blows his Captain role AWAY!!!! :star: He is just simply an amazing actor, a sincerely good person in real life and I am SO dying to meet him! I WILL make it happen someday! :p )
Anyway, sorry to go off like that. ;) (Fangirl here, as you've noticed :p ) Thank you again. <3
I never thought I'd grow to love the show so much. ;) (The Pilot Episode didn't really suck me in, but...I gave it another chance by watching the 2nd episode and I was hooked!!! :grin: I never realized that Scott Bakula was SO talented! I had only previously known him from Star Trek: Enterprise. His role on QL blows his Captain role AWAY!!!! :star: He is just simply an amazing actor, a sincerely good person in real life and I am SO dying to meet him! I WILL make it happen someday! :p )
Anyway, sorry to go off like that. ;) (Fangirl here, as you've noticed :p ) Thank you again. <3
You're sure welcome and I hope you get to meet him someday and if you do, get an extra autograph for me cause I've been fangirling over him for years!