Episode 136:

I Think I Love You

Series Creator & Head Writer:

Matthew Politylo

Logo Desginer:

Mary Zimmerman

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Across town, the boardroom meeting at Point Palace University was heating up. Everyone was confused to what was going on. Bryan walks in to clear things up.

Bryan:

(to Marli)

Surprised to see me?

She’s silent.

Howard:

Someone call the police. This son of a bitch must be arrested!

Bryan:

Au con traire old man. If you’re going to try to take me jail then you have to take that conniving bitch with me. She isn’t who she says she is.

Lanoi:

What the hell is going on here?

Benjamin:

I would like to know myself.

Blake comes running into the boardroom to get in on the action. He brushes past Bryan.

Blake:

I got here as fast as I could. Myra called me.

Myra:

Bryan Daniels was accused of drugging Howard.

Howard:

Which is why I made the mistake of handing over the president position to this snake.

Blake:

How did you get this information Howard?

Bryan:

Yes Howard. How did you find out?

Howard:

Because of this caring girl. Nina.

Bryan:

You mean Marli. Or Hope. Marli Calloway. Who once dated Blake. Which name do you prefer?

They all look at Marli.

Blake:

Marli? We all thought you died.

Bryan:

That’s what she wanted you to think. All the while she’s been stalking me.

Marli:

Shut up Bryan!

Marli walks over to Blake.

Marli:

The reason why I was so secretive with you was because I had a past and Bryan knew all about it. He blackmailed me. He threatened to expose me to you.

Bryan:

Let’s talk about track records.

Marli:

Please Bryan. Just stop.

Bryan:

I’m just getting started. Blake this is Hope Crayno. She witnessed a crime to fake her own death just to selfishly find out who would come to her own funeral. I don’t know if Blake remembers S.R. He helped Hope but Hope was scared which lead to S.R.’s death. Then she kidnapped me. That’s a crime or crimes!

Marli:

Yes. To make you pay for what you did. I found out that he hired Howard’s nurse to drug him so that Howard would make Bryan president and Blake fired. I had a plan to let Blake know what was going on just so he could get his job back. Blake deserves to be president.

Blake charges after Bryan but is stopped by Benjamin and Lanoi.

Benjamin:

Slow down.

Blake:

(to Bryan)

You ruthless bastard!

Lanoi:

Someone call the cops now!

Myra:

That was my second call. They’re already here.

Myra opens the door for the police. Officer Wendell busts in with two officers.

Officer Wendell:

Bryan Daniels you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law.

A police officer places Bryan in handcuffs.

Bryan:

(to Blake)

You think you could run this school?! You can’t. You don’t have the guts or the balls to do what I could have done. You play by your heart and I play by brains!

Blake:

You’re a crook and I hope you rot in your cell.

Bryan is taken to a police car. Officer Wendell walks over to Marli with handcuffs.

Officer Wendell:

It’s time.

Marli:

Wait. Can I have one moment with Blake?

Officer Wendell looks at Blake who agrees to let it happen. Marli takes Blake’s hand. Tears were forming in her eyes.

Marli:

I knew that nothing could ever come between us. But. I wanted to see you get what you deserved. Which was this school. I went about it the wrong way. Maybe I should have been more honest with you. Just please…understand why I did what I did.

Blake was a little bit overwhelmed.

Blake:

Thank you Marli.

Marli:

Hope. My name’s Hope. I’m ready Officer Wendell.

She turns around. Officer Wendell escorts her to the same car that Bryan was in.

Bryan:

Looks like we both struck out.

Marli:

Actually I didn’t. Blake forgave me for everything. I could tell.

Bryan:

Why don’t we just the crap Marli. Admit that you did what you did because you’re attracted to me.

He laughed. The police car drives them away to their new homes.

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The next day, Jenny gets a knock on her door. Not knowing who it was, she opened it with a smile, which quickly dissolved. It was Nan.

Jenny:

Aren’t you supposed to be in a white padded cell with a matching jacket?

Nan:

Not yet. Carlos around?

Jenny:

No. Which means you can’t sink your claws into him.

Nan makes her way into Jenny’s room.

Jenny:

Excuse you!

Nan:

I’m not here to see Carlos. I wanted to pop that smug cloud you’re riding on.

Jenny:

There’s lots to float about. Or should I say gloat about. You lost. I won.

Nan:

Is that so? Jenny let’s talk about why we hate each other.

Jenny:

Because you’re a conniving bitch whose main goal in life is to destroy anyone who defies you. You tried controlling me but it didn’t work.

Nan:

That might be true but the reason why I did everything was because of the mistakes that you made.

Jenny:

Mistake?

Nan:

We were best friends. We did everything together.

Jenny:

You manipulated me your whole life.

Nan:

I never wanted anything to do with Carlos. The only reason why I went after him was to teach you a lesson. That you never should have went against me in my quest for Blake.

Jenny:

My god this is like freshman year all over again! You’re obviously delusional. GET OUT!

Nan:

Are you getting mad Jenny? The only reason why you’re so upset is because you are weak. You’re that scared pathetic girl who used to do my bidding.

Nan places her hands in her purse.

Jenny:

Shut your mouth before I shut it for you.

Nan pulls out her cell phone and waves it in front of Jenny.

Nan:

What did you say to me? You’re getting so violent.

Jenny goes to swat the phone out of her hand until she stops. Nan puts her phone away.

Nan:

Don’t you love technology? I’ll make sure to show this to Judge Valencia if need be.

Jenny:

You’re a loser.

Nan:

I’m the loser?

(she laughs)

Back then you were my bitch!

Jenny:

Oh I’ll show you a bitch.

Jenny grabs Nan’s hair and pulls it like a rag doll. Nan grabs onto her hair and does the same thing. The two struggle before throwing each over the couch and onto the floor. Nan stands up until she’s tripped by Jenny who gets on top of her. Jenny takes her head and pounds it on the floor. Nan elbows her in the face and grabs her neck. Nan slaps her across the face twice before getting punched by Jenny.

Nan:

So violent. Such great evidence. My new lawyer will e mail you the pics later.

Jenny:

Here’s evidence for you.

Jenny charges at Nan. The two push each other back and forth. Nan throws Jenny into the wall, knocking down framed photos. Jenny grabs Nan’s arm to swing her against the wall. Jenny grabs Nan’s neck and begins to strangle her. Nan does the same thing. Both girls dig deeper with their grip. They almost kill each other, until they both let go of each other.

Jenny:

GET OUT NOW! JUST GET OUT OF MY LIFE!

Nan:

(out of breath)

I’m going. But…I…want you to know something. Come pay me a visit doll! You’ll see who the real winner is.

Jenny opens the door and motions for her to leave. Nan blows her a kiss as Jenny slams the door in her face.

- - -

Vi:

What’s going through your mind?

Dylan:

I’m on the edge of giving up hope.

Vi:

Why? What happened?

Dylan:

The doctor told me that they can’t leave her on life support forever. If we take her off of it…there’s a chance she could die.

Vi:

Sounds like you need a miracle.

Dylan:

Yeah. One of those would be nice.

Dylan opens the door to Carrie’s hospital room and enters. He’s shocked to see that her bed is empty.

Dylan:

(frantic)

What the hell? Where is she? Where’s Carrie?

Dylan’s vision is covered by hands.

Carrie:

Turn around.

Dylan opens his eyes to find Carrie awake and well.

Dylan:

I’m dreaming. This can’t be true.

Carrie leans in and kisses him.

Carrie:

You’re not dreaming and I’m as healthy as could be.

Dylan touches her face and brushes her hair.

Dylan:

This is really happening?

Carrie:

I was hoping the kiss would’ve convinced you.

Vi:

Surprise Dylan. Here’s your miracle.

Dylan:

How did this happen?

Carrie:

I…I woke up last night. I felt well rested. The doctor’s gave me some meds and said that I was going to be okay.

Dylan:

But you were stabbed. I…thought we lost you. Forever.

Carrie:

I know.

Dylan:

And I fought to find out what Anna Lee did to you. She’s already been brought to justice!

Carrie:

Good. All I remember was pleading with her to listen but she wouldn’t. Then it happened.

Vi:

Dylan I wanted to tell you the good news sooner but I figured you’d want to be surprised.

Dylan:

This is definitely a great one.

Carrie:

And…all I can think of is how bare my wedding finger looks.

Dylan:

Then we’ll fix that. Looks like the wedding’s back on.

Dylan pulls out his cell phone and calls Blake.

Blake:

Hello?

Dylan:

Dude I have the best news ever.

Blake:

So do I.

Dylan:

Mind if I go first?

Blake:

Go ahead.

Dylan:

Carrie woke up for her coma and she has wedding fever.

Blake:

DUDE! That’s amazing.

Dylan:

I know. What’s your good news?

Blake:

I’m president of Point Palace again!

Dylan:

What?! How?!

Blake:

Because Bryan Daniels is a corrupt crook and was exposed by Marli Caloway. Which is an even longer story. That also means that you are back in as vice president!

Dylan:

Thank you. This has been like the best day of my life! We’ll be in touch.

Dylan hangs up with Blake.

Vi:

What’s the good news?

Dylan:

Blake’s president again. I’m the vice president. Carrie’s alive! This is so surreal!

Carrie:

Maybe it’s time you shared with others in your life. Like your family.

Vi:

She’s right Dylan. What are you going to do about mom and dad?

In the matter of seconds, one question turned Dylan’s smile upside down.

- - -

Owen and Ginny take a nap together on Ginny’s couch. Owen’s cell phone wake up him. He looks at it and turns it off. Ginny notices his discomfort.

Ginny:

Do I even have to ask who that was?

Owen:

She keeps calling me. Left five messages and like seven missed calls.

Ginny:

That’s borderline harassment. If you want I’ll go and pay her a visit to-

Owen:

No that’s not necessary. I think Alexia said she wanted to talk to her.

Ginny:

Alexia’s still in town?

Owen:

Yeah. But not for long.

Ginny:

Oh?

Owen:

She informed me about my mom’s condition. She’ll be going through chemo soon.

Ginny:

I’m sorry to hear that. She’s in my thoughts and prayers.

Owen:

Thanks.

Ginny:

Are you going to visit your mom?

Owen:

Actually I plan on moving back to Raleigh.

Ginny:

Really?

Owen:

Yeah. I don’t know how you feel about that since you have the café and classes here.

Ginny:

My life is here but you need to be with your family.

Owen:

You should come with me. It’s a lot to think about.

Ginny:

Yeah it is.

(nonchalantly)

Makes me think how we could work out if I stay here? Have lots to think about.

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At The Palace Café, Blake and Alley sit at a booth with John and London at the other end. John twiddles his fingers loudly on the table. It annoys Blake.

Blake:

Must you?

John:

Yep. Since you don’t like it, I think I might do it even more.

Alley:

How many times do us girls have to say stop it?

London:

Probably like a thousand.

John:

I thought I was the one with jokes. You two are becoming a comedy duo. Blake why are we all here?

Blake:

First I wanted to tell you all that Carrie’s out of her coma. She had a speedy recovery.

London:

Glad to hear it.

John and Alley are silent but nod to agree.

Blake:

Second…Bryan Daniels is a crook which made me president of Point Palace again.

Alley:

That’s amazing. Congrats…again!

John:

(sarcastic)

Wa-hoo!

Blake:

Also…it’s time we decide who wants to be with whom. That’s still up in the air. We all have feelings for each other.

John:

Blake I don’t have feelings for you.

Alley:

STOP IT!

John:

One down. Nine hundred and ninety nine to go.

London:

Blake’s right. But how? How do we decide who ends up together?

Alley:

Why don’t we write it down. Like a game. We’ll read it out loud and that’ll be that.

Blake places two engagement rings on the table.

Blake:

And with that we could get married. London and I were married at one point and you two have been together forever so it seems right.

Alley:

That’s a little too much don’t you think?

John:

Yeah a little pushy.

Blake:

I already talked to Alexia and she said she could plan a great double quickie wedding.

London:

I’m actually down for this. We all don’t want to be awkward anymore. We don’t want to sneak around or hurt each other’s feelings. The truth should be out in the open. Either it’s Blake with me or me with-

John:

We get the quandrangled picture.

London digs through her purse and pulls out a pad of paper with four pens.

John:

You really keep that for occasions like this?

London:

STOP IT!

She hands it to Blake, Alley, and John. The four of them look at each other. They write down who it is they want to be with.

John:

Who reads it? It should be an impartial person.

Blake:

London should.

Alley:

I agree. She’s not impartial but she seems to be the nicest one here.

London:

Thank you.

London looks at the papers and the two rings. She seems shocked by the outcome.

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Tanisha sits on her bed, looking at a framed picture of her with Owen. She uses her cell phone to call Owen but it goes straight to voice mail after three rings. Tanisha hangs up. There’s a knock on her door. Tanisha gets excited thinking that her calls triggered a response.

Tanisha:

Owen? Is that you?

Tanisha opens it but her smile doesn’t completely fade away when she sees Alexia.

Tanisha:

Hey.

Alexia:

I heard about what you did.

Tanisha:

Would you like to come in so that I can explain myself?

Alexia:

Sure.

Alexia walks in to her room. Tanisha shuts her door.

Alexia:

It’s taking everything inside of me not to slap your face!

Tanisha:

That’s definitely a fair statement.

Alexia:

But I want to know why? Why would you go so far as to use my brother’s past against him?

Tanisha:

It wasn’t like that.

Alexia:

Sure seemed like that.

Tanisha:

It wasn’t. Ginny was becoming close to him and I freaked. I didn’t want to see them together. When I found out that Owen shot Blake, I wanted to make it one final warning to leave him alone. I didn’t actually plan on telling the police.

Alexia:

You did so much against those two, I really doubt that.

Tanisha:

You have to believe me. It was only a threat.

Alexia:

What I think is the worst thing about the whole situation is that you and I were good friends.

Tanisha:

So you’re telling me that you never did bad things to anyone? Or made any bad choices? From what I remember, didn’t you try breaking up Blake and London by drugging Blake to make it look like you slept with him?

Alexia:

Tops off for throwing that in my face. No one’s done that in over a couple of years.

Tanisha:

Well it’s true. I feel horrible because of this moment right now. I lost Owen and I’m pretty sure I lost you.

Alexia:

The sad part is that I think there’s going to be a huge wedding and I would’ve loved to have planned it with you. You really messed up big time! Stay away from my brother and me.

Alexia exits. Tanisha shuts the door quietly. Tanisha grabs her cell phone to call a new friend. While the phone rings she digs through her closet in her bedroom. Her friend answers.

Tanisha:

Hey Bernard. It’s Tanisha. Yeah I know it definitely has been a while. Hey I might need a wedding date and I was hoping we could rekindle what we started. Sounds good. Bye.

Tanisha hangs up with Bernard. She puts together a sniper rifle and peeks through the telescope lens.

Tanisha:

If I can’t have him, no one else can!

- - -

On campus, students from Professor Strope’s Sociology class take their seats. Before the class begins, Ava begins to breathe in and out.

Nate:

You’re not nervous are you?

Ava:

I hate public speaking.

James:

Just think of Bobbie and I’m sure that it’ll come from the heart.

Ava:

Yeah. Definitely.

Professor Strope walks over to Ava to speak with her.

Professor Strope:

Gentlemen thank you for coming.

James:

Jo Ann it’s great to see you again.

Professor Strope:

Likewise.

(to Ava)

No matter how you do on your speech today, you’re still getting an A plus. The journey you took was an amazing one.

Ava takes one deep breath before approaching the podium. She looks around at her classmates. They all stare back at her. She opens her mouth to speak into the thin microphone.

Ava:

Good morning. Differences. We are all told that we are different or unique at a young age. In actuality, we’re all normal. I look around and I see people with normal faces, normal eyes, normality. I want you to meet a friend of mine.

Ava clicks on a power point picture of Bobbie.

Ava:

This is Bobbie. For my volunteer work I was assigned to CLUDS. It’s a school for mentally challenged students. That’s where I met Bobbie. In the beginning we didn’t really get along. She was so smart because she knew that I was only doing this for a grade. It wasn’t until I witnessed an incident where someone felt sorry for her that I really saw a person, more then just a grade. We became friends. However she did a few things that some of you might find…disturbing. Not to go into detail about it but I found out that she wanted to be normal. She wanted to fit in. She wanted to be a teenager. One of us. Someone who goes to parties, who experiences love. Someone who lived!

Ava pauses as she looks up at Bobbie’s picture. She stopped herself from getting emotional and focused on her speech.

Ava:

I found out that Bobbie had a disease and that she was dying. That’s why she went to such extreme measures to live a full life. The life that we wake up to every day. So what did I learn from all of this? I learned that we judge things or laugh at things that are different from us because we’re scared. Bobbie was a different kind of person with a disability. She got weird looks or pity but she never wanted that because when she looked in the mirror…she saw someone who was beautiful. Thank you.

Ava steps down from the podium. She brushes her eyes to stop herself from tearing up. The whole class clapped for her. James gives her a big hug.

James:

You did it! Bobbie lived through your touching words. Good job.

Ava:

Thanks James.

Nate notices the connection between the two. He flashes her an awkward smile.

- - -

Anna Lee walks around her jail cell. Waiting to be saved. A guard walks by. She grabs his attention.

Anna Lee:

Hey. You’re the one right?

The guard nods his head yes.

Anna Lee:

You get to watch me do the deed.

Anna Lee takes the white frail bed sheets off of her tiny bed.

Anna Lee:

Is this how it’s normally done? I’m not really sure. I’m just…so new to this. I’m not a criminal. The one who killed my sister, now he’s a criminal. But he’s not in here. I am. I’m the one who’s getting punished.

Anna Lee begins tying knots.

Anna Lee:

I want you to glorify this. Can you do that for me? Make sure that no detail is left out!

Anna Lee wraps the bed sheet around her neck.

Anna Lee:

Let everyone know that I died with glory. I died for my family!

- - -

On the set of Blue Crystal, Carlos was in the middle of filming a scene. He’s on the set of a hotel room lobby on the phone.

Carlos:

It’s Miguel. The plan is going down in full effect but I need to make sure you’re here to see it. If you’re not here Ian then it won’t work it out.

Carlos hangs up the phone.

Carlos:

It has to work out. It just has to.

Carlos looks off with evil eyes.

Henry:

And cut. Nice take Carlos.

A bell rings. Carlos walks off of the set to a food table. Henry and Cairina walk over to talk to him.

Cairina:

We have a big surprise for you Carlos.

Carlos:

Oh yeah?

Cairina:

(to Henry)

You want to tell him or should I?

Henry:

You’re the writer.

Cairina:

We want to bring Jenny’s character back on the show.

Carlos’s face lights up.

Carlos:

That’s amazing! I’m sure she would say yes.

Henry:

After everything that happened with C.C. and the bad press the show received, it would be nice to have a likable face back on set.

Carlos:

Henry C.C. had nothing to do with you or the show. What happened was in the past and I’m just happy to be moving on.

Cairina:

If there’s anything we could do, let us know.

Carlos:

Actually there is.

Henry:

Oh?

Carlos:

I have an idea for a new story line. One that’s going to up the ratings!

- - -

Rena stands outside her apartment, rethinking her decision to talk to Alicia. She turns around to find Will and Lenvy in front of her.

Will:

How's Alicia?

Rena:

I don't know. She was sleeping when I left.

Lenvy:

I'm just happy that we got there in time. If you hadn't been there, she could've been dead.

Will:

I kind of need you to do me a big favor. Please make her forgive you or understand or which ever one you can come up with.

Lenvy:

Will!

Will:

What? I have a lot riding on this.

Lenvy:

Just go in there and tell her the truth. I'm sure everything will work out just fine.

(to Will)

You need to be patient!

Lenvy and Will vanish. Rena opens the door and walks in. Alicia was still sleeping on the couch in the living room. Rena shuts the door. It wakes Alicia up.

Rena:

How are you feeling?

Alicia:

(groggy)

I have the worst hangover ever!

Rena:

Do you remember anything about last night?

Alicia:

I remember drinking a lot of wine with my boyfriend. We were waiting for a train and then I woke up here. You know what? Last night was none of your business!

Rena:

Last night I saved you.

Alicia:

You what? Rena you really have lost your mind.

Rena:

It's true. Kellan tried killing you.

Alicia:

Oh that's ridiculous. Is this stemming from jealousy?

Rena:

Not at all. It's stemming from me wanting forgiveness. And I saved you with the help of Will.

Alicia:

What the-

Rena:

Yeah. Just...go with me here. Will told me that Kellan wanted you dead. You did something to his brother and he wanted to avenge him.

Alicia:

Prove to me that this quote un quote gift is real. What bad thing did I do to Kellan's brother?

Rena:

You shot him.

Alicia was silent.

Rena:

He was abusing you and you shot him. That's what Will told me. And that's why Kellan was plotting to kill you. He was going to push you in front of the train and make it look like you slipped because you were drunk.

Alicia:

(stunned)

Only one other person knew about that. Jace. It was self defense!

Rena:

You don't have to explain anything to me. All I want is for once and for all to finally forgive me. So will you?

Before Alicia could answer, Alicia's cell phone rings. She answers it.

Yvonne:

Hello Alicia. Hopefully you're free to chat.

Alicia:

Yes Yvonne, I can.

Yvonne:

Funny story. I was sitting in my hotel room with every newspaper that I could find in Point Palace and I didn't see a mention, not a blurb about my daughter being a looney tune! Mind explaining why that is?

Alicia:

I've been busy lately.

Yvonne:

Just like my daughter was busy ruining your life. We had a deal. So are you going to go to the press or not?

- - -

In mid afternoon, the sun was beginning to set on the outskirts of Point Palace. An orchestra plays "Here Comes the Bride," as a double wedding begins. Two brides walk down the aisle in the private outside ceremony that Alexia had beautifully created. Two grooms waited patiently to say "I do."