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. 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
FADE IN:
INT. SPAULDING MANOR – STUDY
We open up with India on the phone. It is clear that she is anxious.
India: Alan, call me when you get this message. This is very important.
India hangs up the phone as Dorrie enters the room. She plops down on the sofa.
Dorrie: Well aren’t you anxious. You only get this anxious when you’re onto something. (eager) What is it, Mother?
India scopes around to see if anyone is looking. She then closes the door to the study and si
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. 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
EXT. TERRACE
Rocky stands alone drinking punch as Kevin and Trista come off the dance floor sharing a laugh.
Trista: That was great! And you had the never to say you couldn't dance.
Kevin: But I can't.
Trista: You were fine.
Rocky: You looked fine to me too.
Kevin: Thanks, man. I really enjoyed myself.
Rocky: Only the best for my best friend.
Rocky turns away looking off into the night.
Trista: You're not mad are you?
Rocky: (turning ba
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. 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. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT
We pick up where we last left off with Phillip consuming the drink. Grady watches on eagerly anticipating the outcome. As Phillip downs the last drop, he falls for the floor, convulsing. Then motionless. Beth lets out a loud scream.
Beth: Phillip!
The sight of Phillip sends the crowd into a frenzy.
Beth kneels down next to Phillip and feels his pulse. It's faint.
Beth: Mother! Rick! Someone help him.
Rick and Lillian join Beth next to
INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - MAIN LOBBY
Cassie guides the paramedics through the main entrance.
Cassie: (pointing) The ballroom is in there.
The paramedics enter into the:
BALLROOM
where they rush up to Ed, who is still overlooking Phillip.
Paramedic #1: How is he, Dr. Bauer?
Ed: Still faint.
Paramedics 2 & 3 lift Phillip up and places him on the gurney. A full life face mask is placed on Phillip's face. The paramedics lead Phillip out with the Sp
INT. BALCONY
Driven with anger, Alex drags Alan behind her up the stairs. Alan finally breaks away when they reach the balcony.
Alan: What now?
Alex: India?! India?! Of all people you put in charge of public relations, you put India in charge!
Alan is enthusiastic and pleased by Alex's rage. Sort of as if he is high off it.
Alan: Of course. Who better than India to do public relations?
Alex: HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DAMN MIND?
Alan: Now, Sis--
Alex: Oh
EXT. BEACON HOTEL – NIGHT
Leah looks as at Rick while searching for an answer.
Rick: Leah, I asked you who you were talking too?
Leah: I -- umm… I was talking too—
The loud rustle of the leaves is heard and then all of a sudden, Grady hops out the bushes dressed in his phantom costume.
Grady: (in a deep southern accent) I was, Sir. She was talkin' to me.
Rick is perplexed by the presence of Grady.
Rick: Do I know you? You look very familiar?
Leah
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
INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - BALLROOM
Alan and Phillip stand on the balcony overlooking everyone below dancing, conversing, just plain enjoying themselves. Phillip is dressed up as Centurion and Alan, George Washington.
Phillip: It was a great idea to throw this party, Dad.
Alan: Thanks, Son. Been awhile since Springfield has thrown such a party like this.
Caroline (dressed up as Burlesque dancer) forms a wedge in between Alan and Phillip.
Caroline: Sorry, Mr. Spauld
INT. CROSS CREEK – DAY
Reva storms in carrying Colin with Jeffrey slumping in behind her. He gently closes the door when Reva snaps back around facing him.
Reva: How dare you!
Jeff: Reva—
Reva: You have the nerve to side with Olivia over my daughter. You have lost your mind.
Jeff: I am on no one’s side but I do think Marah should not have been there. It was tacky.
Reva: Tacky?! (giggles to mask her anger) Tacky? No what is tacky was the little numbe
EXT. CHURCH - DAY
Olivia and Natalia walk up the church hand in hand. Olivia stops in place, staring at the monolith in front of her.
Natalia: What's wrong?
Olivia: Nothing. I just need sometime to take this all in. I can't believe that I am actually burying my brother today.
Natalia: (reaches out to comfort her) Oh, honey.
Olivia pushes Natalia away and starts to break down.
Olivia: No, NO! I can't accept it. I can't accept that I am burying by baby brother. I was
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
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
INT. OLIVIA’S ROOM
Olivia rolls out of bed and draws the blinds to window, bringing in a surge of sunlight. She walks over to her vanity where she plops down and has a seat, examining herself in the mirror.
Suddenly, in the mirror splits (in Olivia’s mind), showing her Id (primitive side), which looks very sluttish, and her superego (moralistic side), which looks very natural and maternal, looking back at her.
Olivia: What the fu— (rubbing her eyes) Am I going insane?
Sup
INT. SPAULDING LIVING ROOM
Phillip, Lizzie, Beth, James, Alan Michael, Bill, India, Dorrie, and Alan enter tossing their belongings off to the side. They all slump onto the various chairs, still stricken with concern for Alex.
Beth: Do you all know when visiting hours begin tomorrow?
A-M: Some time around 8 AM.
Beth: Thanks. I'll go visit Alex after the board meeting.
Alan: (becoming alert) Board meeting?
Phillip: Yeah. The one we were supposed to have today? I postponed it til
INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (HALL)
Open up on Vanessa walking down the hallway with her face buried in some documents. J enters from a side door, and not noticing Vanessa, bumps into her.
Vanessa: J?
J: Hey, Aunt Vanessa.
Vanessa: Honey, were you looking for me?
J: Um . . . uh no. I was actually here to see Alan.
Vanessa: Alan?
On Vanessa desiring to know why,
CUT TO
INT. COMPANY
Buzz comes from the kitchen with a plate and brings it Harley, who sips on he
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. 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
