A/N: This is an idea I had this morning, and I really wanted to write it. What it is, basically, is the story of RENT, told in notes. Post-its, signs, scraps of paper, etc. It might sound weird, but oh well. Here goes!
Disclaimer: I don't own any ideas or the like. The late, and great, Jonathan Larson does.
Found in Roger's pocket, June 7th, 1989
April, you know we've only been going out for seven months, but I've made up my mind already. I love you. I know I'll take a while to reach that small house in the country, with a picket fence and maybe a dog, but I want to try. Will you marry me?
Found in the bathroom of the loft, June 7th, 1989
Roger – We've got AIDS.
Found in Lewis Memorial Jospital, June 7th, 1989
Name: April Ericsson
Time of Death: 7:49 p.m.
Cause of Death: Suicide
Found in Dr. John Baker's lab results, June 19th, 1989
Name: Roger Davis
Date of Birth: August 14th, 1965
Testing for: HIV/AIDS
Result: Positive
Found on Dr. John Baker's prescription pad, June 19th, 1989
Name: Roger Davis
Prescription: AZT, Abacavir, Trizivir, T-20, Combivir, ddI, ddC
Found on the table in the loft, June 20th, 1989
Going to get some milk. I'll be back soon. Take your AZT.
Mark
Found in Maureen Johnson's pocket, July 28th, 1989
Joanne Jefferson – 972-6438
Found IN St. Lewis Memorial Hospital's Patient sheet, August 2nd, 1989
Patient's name: Roger Davis
Doctor: Dr. Stan Riley
Medication: AZT, Abacavir, Trizivir, T-20, Combivir, ddI, ddC
Length of Stay: Six months
Reason for stay: Drug abuse – Heroin
Psychiatrist: Dr. Danielle Rego
Notes: Patient is also clinically depressed, suicidal, and prone to bouts of rage.
Found on a card attached to a bouquet of carnation, August 14th, 1989
Dear Roger,
I wanted to come and wish you happy birthday, but the nurse told me no visitors for another week. So I bought this bouquet – it's the only 'manly' one here. I'll come as soon as I can. Happy Birthday. Cheer up!
Mark
Found in Dr. Rego's Patient Evaluation Chart, August 29th, 1989
Patient: Roger Davis
Evaluation: Patient is severely depressed. Medication, however, has prevented him from being suicidal. He is slowly being weaned from heroin, and is suffering from a variety of side effects. Will need to be moderated at nights.
Found on the counter of Pauly's Pawn Shop, September 14th, 1989
Item: One camcorder
Amount: $200.00
Signature: Mark Cohen