COMING UP ON GUIDING LIGHT
Buzz receives another surprise when Rocky returns
Edmund works his magic that may benefit Dinah
Alan is annoyed with Cyrus' threats on his family and has him dealt with in the worse way
Alan Michael comes home when bad news for the Bauers arrives
A Coop doppleganger hits Springfield sending the Coopers into turmoils
Cassie comes home and is drawn between two men: Frank & Edmund
Josh and Reva can't deny their feelings
Jeffrey is jealou
INT. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION TRAILER – DAY
Josh and Billy enter giggling and joking with one another. This moment ceases once they realize Reva lying on the sofa in a deep sleep.
Josh: Reva?
Josh walks over to her and gently shakes her to awaken her.
Reva: (groggy) Bud? Is it morning?
Josh points to a portable clock on the desk nearby, which reads “9:00 A.M.”
Reva: Colin!
Reva jumps up and starts to collect herself.
Josh: Is he here?
Josh scopes t
INT. CEDARS (ER/HALLWAY)
Alex lies motionless hooked up to the machines as her family crowds around outside her room waiting patiently. Suddenly, Rick makes his way down the hall and Phillip spots him and rushes over to him. The rest of the family follows suit, crowding behind Phillip with worried looks on their faces.
Alan: Give it to us straight, Bauer!
Lizzie: Shut up, Granddad.
Phillip: Any news?
Rick: Yes. Alex will be just fine.
Beth: Thank God.
Rick: She just had a sli
INT. ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE
Picking up where we left off with Holly standing in front of the door, stunned.
Holly: Did I hear you correctly?
Holly steps into the office closing the door. Alan Michael and Hope are uneasy at this point.
Holly: Hope?
Hope: (sighs) Yes. Its me.
Holly covers her mouth, at a loss for words. She tries fighting back the tears.
Holly: But you are supposed to be--
Hope: Dead. I know. (glances at Alan Michael) Some people eve
INT. REVA'S LIVING ROOM
Reva, holding Colin, and Trista sit on the sofa in silence. Reva is somewhat still befuddled over the news she just received.
Trista: Look, I wanted to ease into the situation and not just pop declaring that I am a Shayne.
Reva: I understand but how?
Trista: Through sex. I mean how else--
Reva: No. I mean how do you know that you are Rusty's child for sure?
Trista digs into her satchel bag and pulls out a tattered photo album. She hands it to
FADE IN:
INT. SPRINGFIELD U - DAY - MEL'S CLASS
Mel stands by the open door handing out an assignment as the students leave.
Mel: Everyone have a good weekend. And these are your cases that you will be arguing on for the final. So be prepared.
Kevin, still by his desk, kneels down and grabs his backpack. Mel looks past the outgoing crowd onto Kevin.
Mel: Kevin.
Kevin looks over at Mel, attentive.
Mel: Could you stay for a second so I can speak
INT. BAUER KITCHEN
Open up on Michelle fixing lunches for the kids, and then Danny comes down the stairs.
Danny: The kids aren’t down here yet?
Michelle: No. (then) Hope! Robbie! Hurry up!
Danny: I’m gonna be late if they don’t hurry up.
Michelle: For what?
Danny: Michelle, the debate! You don’t remember?
Michelle: (covering) Oh—oh yeah. It just slipped my mind.
Danny: OK . . . You’re going to be there, right?
Michelle: I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Danny: Goo
INT. BAUER KITCHEN - DAY
Rick stands at the stove, taste testing his homemade BBQ sauce when Ed emerges into the kitchen sporting a white chef's hat and an apron that reads, "FATHER OF THE COOK." Rick bursts into laughter at the site of his father.
Ed: So I am assuming you don't like it?
Rick: Not really. You look pretty silly.
Ed: Well at least I won't be alone.
Ed slaps a chef's hat on Rick's head also.
Rick: Are you kidding me? I am not wearing this -- this thing
FADE IN:
INT. MEL'S BEDROOM - DAY
Mel lies in fetal position amongst the darkness. She is still -- emotionless. Meanwhile, Leah bangs on the door repeatedly.
Leah: Mom! I know you are in there. Let me in. Please. Come on...
Leah breaks down and props her head on the door.
Leah: Mom, please... I'm so, so sorry...
The doorbell then rings. Leah staggers down the stairs to the door. She opens it and reveals Remy, Clayton, Christina, and Felicia.
Leah: (wiping
INT. SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITY DORMS - DAY - TRISTA & DAISY
Trista sits at her desk blasting music while typing up her article. Sitting on the floor next to her is a huge mail sack of letter. Trista occasionally reaches down and grabs an envelope.
KNOCK! KNOCK! Trista takes off the headphones and opens the door, revealing James Spaulding. The sight of James just irritates her.
Trista: Now what?
James: (peeking past her) I was just seeing if you were--
Trista: Doin
FADE IN:
INT. TRISTA'S DORM - DAY
Trista studies three outfits that she had lied out on the bed. Daisy eases into the room. Trista turns around acknowledging her.
Trista: Hey you. Where have you been?
Daisy: I had to run to the store and grabs some items for my Grandma Reva. I just came by to change before I headed over there.
Trista: But I thought you were eating at the Coopers -- I mean your Mom's house?
Daisy: I was but I changed my mind. I might just come o
FADE IN:
INT. SPAULDING MANOR - DAY - DINING ROOM
(Picking up where we last left off)
Alan: What is going on? Why are you two looking like deers in headlights?
AM: N--No reason.
Alan: OK... As soon as you two get over whatever has come over you both, come in the parlor and join us for a drink.
Hope: Will do, Alan -- I mean Mr. Spaulding.
Alan, still weary, walks out the room.
AM: How could--
Hope grabs him by the arm and drags him into the
FADE IN
INT. CHAMBERLAIN MANOR - DAY - FOYER
(Picking up where we last left off)
Nola: (fighting the tears) My baby boy.
Nola hugs J tightly. Nola then pulls back from him.
Nola: What made you come home? Are you two in trouble?
J: Here we go...
Tom: Aunt Nola, what makes you think that we are in trouble? We just came to spend time with you guys.
Nola: Oh really? Get over here you.
Tom walks over and hugs Nola. Meanwhile, J hugs Matt and Quint. But
INT. CARRIAGE HOUSE (DINAH'S)
Jason lies on the sofa peacefully. All of sudden a pillow bashes him in the head. He jumps up to see Dinah, furious, holding the pillow.
Jason: What was that for?!
Dinah: I can't believe you.
Jason: I know you aren't about to read me the riot act, Dinah.
Dinah: No. But I am going to save you from yourself. Take it from me, you don't wanna do this, Jason.
Jason rolls his eyes. He grabs his pillow and blanket and starts to storm off.
INT. LIBRARY
Trista and Rocky sit at a table filled with books. Both are deep into their studies until Trista's tapping on the pen interrupts Rocky.
Rocky: You OK?
Trista: Huh?
Rocky: You were tapping your pencil on the table.
Trista: Dear God, I am so sorry.
Rocky: No you're fine.
They go back to studying, then
Trista: Does something look like it is bothering me?
Rocky: (looking up) You tell me.
Trista: OK. I'm not.
Rocky: Then w
SPOILER ALERT!!!
READ @ YOUR OWN RISK (HIGHLIGHT THEM)
Two more Reardons are headed to Springfield
John Hu arrives soon causing trouble
Alan Michael learns the truth
Kevin's secret sends Blake into a fury and Rick is involved
Mel is pregnant
Olivia still want vengeance but at the cost of her own relationship
Mallet and Dinah are still drawn to each other
Marina still wants Shayne
When Lizzie chooses Alex's side over his, this causes him to
INT. HAWK'S APT
BANG! BANG!
Rusty (OC): Pa! Come open the door!
Trista and Laurel stand frozen in place as Rusty still beats at the door.
Rusty: Pa! You there? Don't make me kick the door down.
Hawk rushes out the kitchen and ushers the two women into the kitchen before rushing back over to the door to let Rusty back in.
Hawk: What?!!!!
Rusty: What took you so long?
Hawk: I was taking a nap, boy!
Rusty brushes past Hawk, entering.
Rusty: I heard yelli
INT. REVA'S KITCHEN
Reva stands at the sink washing dishes. She is deep in thought, replaying the conversation over and over from the other day.
Hawk's voice: She is a Shayne. Your mother and I knew. . . Your mother and I knew. . . Your mother and I knew. . .
Reva: Oh, Pop. What have you done. If Rusty ever finds out, all hell will break loose.
Marah (OS) : Mom, What are you talking about?
Reva nearly jumps out of her skin at the sound of Marah's voice. Marah walks ove
From the writers that gave you the short live soap opera, "The Pride and the Prejudice," bring you TGL: The Guiding Light. The Light has been renewed, now joining the SON network for the remainder of its 72nd and 1st half of 73rd year. The story will begin a day before this year's "final" Bauer BBQ. There will be twists and turns and you will fall in love with the story I have developed like you did GL in it's best years. Stay tuned as cast & production lists will be revealed.
EXT. DOCKS – NIGHT
A thick fog nearly consumes the setting when a boat pulls in. A pair of feet steps off the boat and it is revealed to be John Hu. He looks around and likes what he sees. Suddenly, a Don Chi, Hu’s henchman, steps off the boat from behind him. He has a briefcase in hand.
Don: Pretty foggy here tonight, huh?
John: Just how I like it.
Don: So you never told me why we’re here in Springfield.
John: Patience, patience. All good things to those who wait.
INT. MARAH'S ROOM - NIGHT
Marah opens the door and walks in. She tosses the luggage off to the side and flops on her bed face-forward. Reva creeps in behind her.
Reva: Still left the same way you did.
Marah: (muffled by pillow) Thanks, Mom.
Reva joins Marah on the bed. She rubs Marah on the back in comfort.
Reva: Honey, I am so glad that you are home.
Marah: I am sure you are.
Reva: Ok. (gets up and heads to the door) There is some leftovers in the kitchen if yo
INT. COURTROOM - DAY
All eyes are on Alan as he stands before the court.
Judge: Mr. Spaulding, so you're saying your son never embezzled money from the company?
Alan: Uhh...yes. I was the one who made it look like he did.
Judge: And why is that Mr. Spaulding? -- Let me take a guess, to punish him?
Alan: To spare him.
Judge: From what? He seems to be a pretty level headed man in my opinion. Unlike his father...
Alan: Judge DuBois--
Judge: Shut your mouth! I am the only
EXT. LIGHTHOUSE - DAY
Rocky drags Trista to the top of the lighthouse where the lantern is located and turns to her smiling.
Rocky: Here we are!
Trista hesitantly walks over the railing and looks over to the jagged rocks that lie below.
Trista: Dear God...
Rocky: You scared?
Trista: NO!
Rocky: You are. Trying to mask the fear, aren't you?
Trista: I said I was not scared, didn't I?
Rocky: (unsure) Ok...
Rocky pulls a blanket out of the basket and spreads
INT. COMPANY - DAY
Trista finishes waiting on a customer and walks back to the to the bar where Rocky is sitting, sipping on a shake. She sits next to him.
Trista: (sighs) Time for a break.
Rocky: Good. Maybe now we can have that picnic you promised.
Trista: But this is a break. I still have another shift to go.
Rocky: Don't worry about it.
Trista: Rocky, I can't...
Rocky: (grinning) But you promised...
Trista can't deny that smile and she knows it.
NOTE: I stated earlier I'd speed the story up a tad bit. Alan Michael has been locked up for a few days. Josh, Reva, and Shayne are about to arrive in Switzerland. The Bauers prepare for a funeral and a trial. Hope has been discovered by a surgeon, who has given her surgery and she has moved back to Springfield to resume the name of Caroline Norris. She is hired by Alan as his personal assistant and has gained his trust. She breaking Alan down free A-M of the charges. And now...THE GUIDING LIGHT
