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Varied Lives

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(formerly known as Novi) A traditional soap opera set in Novi, Michigan

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Novi: Summary

This soap opera is set in Novi, Michigan, a growing city. Anna McGregor, with her late husband Andrew built a successful chain of department stores across the Midwest. Her main rival is Carol Donahue, who has set up her own departments stores near the McGregor's stores. Main Characters: Anna McGregor: Mother of Joseph, Edmund, Yvette and Lynette. She tries to keep the peace between the companies with little success (Played by Veronica Redd) Joseph McGregor: The eldest McGregor child,

April 8, 2007

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#48 Monday, September 3rd

After a brief hiatus, Novi has returned. #48 Monday, September 3rd B.P. is at an office with crooked Detective Lewis B.P.: I called you here because I think we have trouble. Lewis: What is it now? B.P.: Evan Peters is in town, he came in last night. Lewis: The guy that shot you? B.P.: That's the one. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, so I'm afraid that he'll some how blow the cover off of the operation. Lewis: Did you tell him to leave? B.P.: I explained to him how bad

September 3, 2007

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#49 Friday, September 7th

#49 Friday, September 7th Delayed episode Somewhere in the woods, a black SUV is driving up a the path to the gate. Once at the gate, one of the tinted windows of the SUV rolls down and a hand reaches out and punches in a code on a small kiosk. The gate opens and the SUV rolls up a small road to a small compound and parks right in front of it. A Man gets out of the SUV and goes inside the compound. B.P is waiting in the entry way. B.P.: I take it you got your instructions? Man

September 8, 2007

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Thanksgiving Special

Varied Lives (formerly Novi) will be returning from hiatus to gear up for an extended length Thanksgiving episode. "As soaps have traditionally had holiday episodes, I've decided to do one for Varied Lives and really use it to advance some of the storylines further and introduce the next elements. The timeline will be moving forward just a bit to adjust for the hiatus and the lack of episodes I posted, but everything will be in order in terms of continuity and story consistency, all your favo

November 23, 2008

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Thanksgiving Part Two

It's Thanksgiving and at the Donahue Ranch, Carol is just starting set the table when Cody comes in. Carol: Oh, good, you're here. Cody: It's a bit early, don't the caterers usually serve the dinner later than this? They have in the past. Carol: No caterers this year, this time around, I cooked. Cody: You cooked? Carol: Yes, is that surprising? Cody: I've never seen you cook, we've always had a cook here and the holiday dinners have been catered. Carol: I'm going for a little more

November 27, 2008

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Saturday, June 25

(to allow for more regular episodes, Varied Lives will be posted on weekends mostly) This episode was Co-written by S.T.E.A.M'S ML Cooks Anna and Andrew are at a resort in Italy. Andrew: This is working out better than I thought it would. Anna: Yes, I feel like we are getting back to normal. As normal as is possible after everything that has happened. Andrew: I know I keep apologizing, but I really am sorry for all those years that I wasn't around. Anna: I'm t

June 25, 2011

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#038 Thursday June 14th

#038 Thursday June 14th At Number 37, Joseph is sitting at the bar when Henry comes in and takes a seat at the bar as well. Henry: Hello, Joseph. Joseph: Henry. Henry: You called me, what did you want to talk about? Joseph: I hope you'll reconsider that job offer in Minnesota, you're immensely qualified. Henry: Like I said, I'm not ready to pack up and start over in a new place. Joseph: You may not have a choice, we're having trouble finding qualified candidates and if you want to s

June 15, 2007

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#47 Thursday July 5th

#47 Thursday July 5th At Number 37, the mixer is under way and Anna and George are talking at the bar. George: My company is prepared to offer you renovations at a reasonable price. Anna: I always keep an eye out for a good bargain, but quality is first and foremost. George: Oh, Lightner Corp. only has the highest standards of quality. We also have a long list of clients who have found our work more than satisfactory. Yvette comes in. Anna: Excuse me for a second. Anna g

July 14, 2007

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#51 Monday, October 1st

The next day, Lynette is sitting in her kitchen drinking tea when she thinks back to his kiss with Greg the night before. She's snapped out of her thoughts by the doorbell. She answers the door and finds Jim on the other side. Lynette: Jim. Jim: I think we should talk. Lynette sighs and looks a little nervous. Jim: Can I come in? Lynette: Um, yes of course. Jim comes inside. Jim: Your mother had a little talk with me yesterday. Lynette: Well, I didn't put her up to it. Ji

October 2, 2007

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#53 Monday, October 15th BONUS EPISODE

#53 Monday, October 15th BONUS EPISODE Yvette is at McGregor's Novi Store, looking for someone. She finally finds Teddy taking inventory. Teddy: Mrs. Browne. Yvette: Just call me Yvette, I never really cared for all that formal title stuff. Teddy: Okay, Yvette. What can I do for you? Yvette: I've heard that you are pretty good digging up dirt on people. Teddy: I don't exactly go around bragging about it, but yeah. Yvette: I need your help finding information on someone. Teddy:

October 15, 2007

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#54 Monday, November 12th

#54 Monday, November 12th At the hospital Carol: You're absolutely sure you felt someone push you? Cody: Yes, there's no doubt. That photograph makes sense now. Trish: What photograph? Cody: I've got to get a hold of Wilkins. Carol: What was in this photograph? Cody: If I told you, you'd think I was crazy. I just need to get in touch with Wilkins. Cody tries to get up, but starts coughing. Carol: You need to stay right where you are, you aren't strong enough. Cody:

November 12, 2007

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#62 Monday, January 14th

#62 Monday, January 14th At Greg's office, Lynette has just walked in. Greg: I wouldn't have called you if I didn't think there was something you needed to know. Lynette: This sounds sort of serious. Greg: I'm not sure, but it could turn out to be that way. Lynette: I need to hear this, please just tell me. Greg: Jim came to my office the other day and he was asking a lot of questions. When he left, I got the feeling that he might have sensed something about us. Lynette: Why do y

January 15, 2008

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#69 Wednesday, June 11th

#69 Wednesday, June 11th A man rings the doorbell at the McGregor Estate. Anna opens the door. Anna: John, I'm so glad you could make it. She hugs him. John: You've been a good friend and business partner in the past, it's no problem. Anna: Come on in, I have lunch on the patio. They go onto the living room and sit down. Anna: So, how is everything with you and your family? John: Not bad at all, Denny and Hoover have their jobs at the dealership and Teri's in Europe model

June 12, 2008

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Thanksgiving Part One

#83 Wednesday, November 26th It's the night before Thanksgiving and Anna is baking pies. Yvette comes in. Yvette: Evening. Anna: Hello, Yvette. Yvette: I came over to see if there was anything I could help with for the dinner. Anna: Thanks, but I can handle everything, I do this every year. Besides, I need to stay occupied, I've got a lot on my mind. Yvette: You've seemed really stressed the past few weeks. Anna: I've just been scrambling to finalize the plans for the spring colle

November 24, 2008

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Get Ready

After a very long hiatus, Varied Lives will be returning to SON and SONOP. "November is going to be a good month for Varied Lives and the stories are going to make up for the long hiatus." says the head writer. So what can we expect to see? The head writer didn't drop many hints, other than that some characters that have been on the back burner will be moving to the front. "We'll be seeing some new character interactions, new friendships and of course, new rivalries." And same as

November 6, 2009

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Previews and News

After a very long hiatus, Varied Lives is back and better than before. Head Writer Phillip Connelly had this to say. “The show will be coming from a fresher perspective. I am adhering to a single vision theory and letting the characters drive the story rather than the plot from now on. The progress of the stories will be in real time, meaning that the show's time line will pick up about one year from when the last episode aired. The show is definitely going to be more sleek, but still main

April 30, 2011

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#50 Monday, September 17th

#50 Monday, September 17th Carol is in the waiting room of the hospital, when Norm comes in. Norm: Mom, I rushed over here as soon as I got your message. He goes over to Carol and hugs her. Norm: Has the doctor told you anything about Cody yet? Carol: Not yet. I can't believe that this is happening. Norm: What exactly happened? Carol: I came home and the house smelled of gas. I found Cody passed out in the basement, it looked like he was trying to turn the gas off. Norm: My

September 17, 2007

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#55 Tuesday, November 13th

#55 Tuesday, November 13th Back at the police station Evan: Who are you? Norm: I'm a lawyer, Norm Donahue. Evan: But I didn't call any lawyer. Norm: I know, but I have my reasons for being here. Evan: Did you say your name was Donahue? Norm: Yep. Evan: You wouldn't happen to be related to-- Norm: Cody is my brother, the one you framed. Evan: Then why do you want to help me? Norm: To be clear, I am not doing any of this for your benefit. I'm trying to get information on wh

November 14, 2007

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Casting and other news

The short opening sequence for the show has been debuted. Sources close to the show say a longer version is in the works. http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1539150TT54jSTW In other casting news, as previously reported a new family will be coming to the blog very soon. The first member of that family has been cast. Darnell Williams, best known for his role on All My Children as Jesse Hubbard will be joining the cast as John Phelps, a state senator who will be involved in an upcoming storyline.

November 29, 2007

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#60 Monday, January 7th

#60 Monday, January 7th At the Athletic Club, Leigh is meeting with her lawyer. Leigh: I hope you have come up with a plan how to get my kids back, I was very disappointed with the outcome of the hearing. Ben: Look, I did everything I could. In these kind of cases, the individual has to demonstrate they are person of character. Leigh: I thought that's what I was doing. Ben: All you've been doing is trying to make your ex-husband out to be the bad guy. Leigh: I didn't try to make

January 8, 2008

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#61 Tuesday January 8th

#61 Tuesday January 8th ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yvette is sitting in her living room drinking coffee. Chester comes in the front door. Yvette: I'm glad to see you. I didn't expect you to get back until tomorrow. Chester: The project I was working on got stalled, I have to go back in a day or two when it gets back on track. Yvette: I really needed someone to talk to. Chester: Is something wrong? Yvette:

January 8, 2008

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Will return soon

Novi will be returning soon. I had a few computer problems that I'm still trying to work out, but I will be able to start posting new episodes very soon.

February 18, 2008

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#65 Monday, March 17th

#65 Monday, March 17th Anna, Yvette and Joseph walk into the boardroom at McGregor, one of the shareholders is waiting for them. Man: I've been waiting for you. I'm Sterling Brooks, I represent the group of shareholders who have expressed concern over the leadership of this corporation. Anna: What's the problem? Sterling: We believe that this joint venture with the Carter Company isn't solid and could lead to losses. Joseph: This is a very solid business plan, we would have never

March 17, 2008

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#73 Monday, July 7th

#73 Monday, July 7th At Number 37, John is talking with Sterling. John: Thanks for lending me a few minutes of your time, I'm sure you are very busy. Sterling: I'd like to know what this is about. John: You led the shareholders revolt against the board of M.I. (McGregor Inc.), I'm curious to know why. Sterling: Myself and some other shareholders felt the board was getting dangerously close to mismanagement. John: That's what I don't get, the company has done well the past few qua

July 8, 2008

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#75 Monday, July 14th

#75 Monday, July 14th Aaron arrives McGregor Inc., looking for Anna, but Yvette is in her office. Aaron: I'm looking for Mrs. Anna McGregor. Yvette: She had to take care of some business at one of the stores, I'm just holding down things here until she gets back, I'm Yvette McGregor-Browne. You look familiar? Aaron: Aaron McGregor. Yvette: Wait a minute, you're Aaron as in Dad's little brother Aaron? Aaron: I guess you wouldn't recognize me right off, we haven't seen each other s

July 14, 2008

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