Christopher Norris guest stars as Karen

CORY PRODUCTIONS - Amanda and Paulina discuss Iris. Paulina sits across from Amanda, while Amanda looks at her computer, as if she’s trying to make sense of something.

Amanda: I can’t get it out of my head.

Paulina: Operation Loco.

Amanda: Iris approved all this funding for that project before she hired me, but it’s just an usually large sum of money, and then the deposits just stopped. I don’t get it.

Paulina: The only way you’re gonna find out is finding out where those deposits went.

Amanda tries to access the “Loco” file on her computer…

Amanda: What?

Paulina: What happened?

Amanda: The file is locked, and I’m sure only one person has the password.

Paulina: Iris.

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SPAULDING ENTERPRISES

A sign on the door reads “Alexandra Spaulding, CEO.” Inside, Alexandra slides an envelope to Iris.

Iris: I’m almost scared to open this.

Alexandra: I’ve never known you to be afraid of anything.

Iris: What does it say? That I’m out of Cory Productions forever?

Alexandra: There’s only one way to find out. Open the envelope.

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CAVANAUGH CLINIC - Rachel is with Carl, who just woke up. Rachel is overjoyed.

Rachel: My God darling you’re back! Oh God. It’s a miracle.

Carl: Told you I wasn’t goin anywhere.

Rachel: We gotta...gotta get you checked out. I’m gonna go get Lisa.

Rachel goes to the door and Karen, the nurse, appears.

Karen: Lisa’s not available.

Rachel: I’m sorry?

Karen: Lisa’s otherwise occupied. I’ll be your nurse for today.

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Lisa knocks on a door, and asks if anyone’s in there. Suddenly the door opens, and she walks in. The office is filled with dark blue strobe lights.

Lisa: Hellooo? Karen told me I could find you here. I need to talk to you about Marissa.

Meanwhile, someone is watching Lisa on surveillance.

SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG

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Amanda: What the hell is she up to?

Paulina: No good apparently.

Amanda: Something’s definitely wrong here.

Paulina: Why doesn’t she want you to see that file?

Amanda: If it’s something I could use against her, I could save Brava.

Paulina: I’ll help you. It’s time we brought that bitch down once and for all.

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Iris is shocked after reading what was in the envelope...

Iris: I can’t believe this. How did this happen?

Alexandra: According to Alan’s will, he left me in charge of his safety deposit box in the event of his death.

Iris: So you’re just coming across this now?

Alexandra: I’ve been so preoccupied with Spaulding Enterprises, and trying to fend off and Phillip and Alan-Michael, the corporate predators that they are. I haven’t even had a second to go over and see what was in it. I promise you, as soon as I found out, I called and told you.

Iris: This changes everything.

Alexandra: It should help you tremendously at your upcoming hearing.

Iris (sighing): Truer words. What would I do without you?

Alexandra: Hopefully you’ll never find out.

Iris’ eyes well up.

Iris: You’re truly my best friend.

Alexandra: Don’t you forget it darling.

They hug.

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Karen is in the hallway on her cell phone.

Karen: Hutchins woke up. The antidote worked, and it wouldn’t have without you. Dr. McCleary, though, is becoming a problem. She’s getting too close to Marissa.

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Lisa goes into Marissa’s room, and goes over to her bed as she sleeps.

Lisa: Karen gave you way too much propofol. Why would the boss want you sedated so heavily? I’m gonna help you.

Lisa touches Marissa’s arm, gets a chill, and jumps back in horror.

Lisa: Oh my God!

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Carl is now sitting up in his bed...

Rachel: Karen says you’re doing great. That means we’ll be able to go home soon. Do you remember anything?

Carl: I recall was taking a drink. The police were holding you for Reginald’s murder.

Rachel: Boy where do I start with that?

Carl: Sharlene was talking to me.

Rachel: No it wasn’t her.

Carl: Was it an alter?

Rachel: Yes

Carl: She accused of me leaving Janice to raise Evan and Frankie alone, and then I had trouble breathing.

Rachel: She had poisoned the liquor. I figured out that she had planted it in my sweater to make it look like I killed Reginald Love. She had an elaborate plan to destroy us.

Carl: I wonder why her alter wanted to kill Reginald. Sounds like she was out for some type of revenge.

Rachel: Well Sharlene is getting the help she needs, as for us, I’m looking forward to going home.

Carl: Where am I Rachel?

Rachel (sighing): We’re in Monticello.

Carl: Where?

Rachel: Honey that’s not important right now. You’re up and well….

Carl: Why won’t you tell me where we are? What are you hiding?

FREEZE FRAME ON RACHEL…SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 157