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Varied Lives

A blog by ReddFoxx in General

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

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#70 Monday, June 30th

#70 Monday, June 30th Lynette walks into Anna's office at the McGregor Estate Anna: You look troubled. Lynette: Am I ever. Anna: Sit down. Lynette sits down. Lynette: This whole situation with Jim, I just turned it into an even bigger mess. Anna: Uh-oh. Lynette: I finally told Jim the truth. Anna: The truth is finally out. Lynette: He was so upset when I told him, I'd never seen him like that. After what happened the other night, I felt I had no choice. Anna: What happen

#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

#68 Monday, June 9th

#68 Monday, June 9th Lynette walks into Greg's office looking upset. Greg: What's the matter? You look upset. Lynette: It's Jim. I told him the truth. Greg: From the look on your face, I assume he didn't take it well. Lynette: He stormed out of the house and drove off. He's turned off his cell phone and I'm really concerned about him. Greg: Because of what you told me about him? Lynette: I don't want to be responsible for him starting to drink again, something like this could s

Preview Guide

In this edition of Preview Guide, we'll be getting some scoops from the head writer about current and upcoming story lines. Plus, some casting news. Summer is coming up and as we all know, that's one of the times when soaps are at their best. Novi Head Writer and Executive Producer Phillip Connelly tells us what we can expect... Jim/Lynette/Greg "This will probably be our most dramatic story line for the summer. After finding out about Lynette and Greg, Jim withdraws from everyone and d

#67 Tuesday, April 29th

#67 Tuesday, April 29th Carol is at her office at Donahue, when JC peeks in the door. Carol: Well, this is a nice surprise. What brings you here? JC: Curiosity. Carol: About what? JC: About this whole feud between the families. Carol: It's a business rivalry, nothing unusual about it. JC: It just seems like there is so much more to it. Carol: What made you start thinking about all this? JC: There was report on the television earlier that said Donahue has something to do with th

#66 Monday, April 28th

#66 Monday, April 28th Joseph is on the telephone, when Yvette comes into his office. Joseph: (into phone) We don't have much time to head this off, so it's critical you stay on this. Thank you. (hangs up) Yvette: I take it that was the proxy solicitor. Joseph: Yep and from the report he gave me, it seems like slightly over half the board could be voted out. Yvette: But there's still a chance we could get out of this? Joseph: A very slim one. Yvette: Damn it. Joseph: We've got to

#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

#64 Friday, March 14th (BONUS EPISODE)

#64 Friday, March 14th (BONUS EPISODE) At Number 37, Leigh is having breakfast when he lawyer, Ben walks in. Ben: I've been looking all over for you, we gotta talk. Leigh: I've been busy. Ben: I figured you were up to something. Leigh: I didn't say I was up to something. Ben: The heck you aren't, I heard about you dropping the custody case through your ex's lawyer. Leigh: I decided to change course. Ben: As your lawyer, it's seems like you would have clued me in on that. Leigh

#63 Friday, March 14th

#63 Friday, March 14th At Donahue, Carol walks into Trish's office Carol: Did you have a chance to look over that thing I gave you earlier? Trish: The proposal from Lightner? Yes, I looked it over. Carol: What do you think? Trish: I have to say it's ambitious. Carol: Any other thoughts? Trish: Not really, since I'm not sure it's something we should be involved in. Carol: Are you serious? This plan could boost Donahue in the Fortune 500. Trish: I think it's a bit drastic, taking

#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

#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:

#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

#59 Tuesday, November 20th (delayed episode)

#59 Tuesday, November 20th (delayed episode) Short opening credits video (might load slow): http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1539150TT54jSTW Anna is standing in the door of Yvette's office, shocked at what she just heard. Anna: What is going on here? Yvette: It's nothing, it just has to do a business decision and Ms. Lightner here didn't see eye to eye with me. Anna: I know what I heard, Yvette and I want an explanation. Cassandra: I'll be very glad to give it to you. Yvette:

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.

#58 Monday, November 19th (delayed episode)

#58 Monday, November 19th delayed episode In morning, at the hospital, Cody is preparing to be released. Carol: As soon as the doctor brings your discharge papers, we are out of here. Cody: I can't wait. Cody looks up at the television and sees a news report. Cody: Mom, turn that up, please. Carol turns up the television. News Anchor: A bizarre story coming out of the mountain woods area. A report of a gunshot lead police to a compound that appears to have been rece

#57 Thursday, November 15th

Thursday, November 15th (delayed episode) B.P.'s gun just went off and Norm is on the ground, the bullet having just missed him. B.P. runs off into the wooded area, trying throw Norm and Wilkins off. Wilkins: You all right, man? Norm: Yeah, the bullet didn't hit me. Wilkins: Come on, let's see if we can catch him. Norm: Let's hurry. Wilkins goes one way and Norm goes another. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

#56 Wednesday November 14th

#56 Wednesday November 14th At the hospital, Dr. Claiborne is checking Cody's vital signs. Dr. Claiborne: Everything seems to be in order here. Your test results look good too. You've made progress rapidly. Cody: So I'm going to be all right? Dr. Claiborne: I would say yes. Carol: Thank god, I am so relieved. Thank you so much, Doctor. Dr. Claiborne: You're welcome. Dr. Claiborne leaves Carol: Well, I feel much better. Cody: I feel a little better, but-- Carol: You're

#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

#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:

Previews

Novi will be getting exciting when it returns next week, you won't want to miss an episode: Storyline Previews: Yvette/Cassandra/George: This story is going heat up leading to a shocking turn of events the week of November 19th. Jim/Lynette/Greg: Just when it looks like Jim and Lynette's marriage is looking up, there's more trouble on the horizon as Lynette finds herself drawn to Greg. Edmund/Leigh: Edmund will soon find romance with a jet-set fashion designer, while Leigh cooks up a

#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:

#52 Monday, October 15th

#52 Monday, October 15th At the McGregor Estate, Lynette is in the living room with Anna. Anna: I'm glad you came over, we don't get a chance to talk much. Lynette: I know. Anna: Is something wrong? Lynette: You could say that. Anna: Okay, what is it? Lynette: Last night, Greg came over and brought me dinner. We talked for awhile and I ended up kissing him. Anna: Oh, no. Lynette: And this morning, Jim came by saying he's ready to open up to me more. All day today, I've been paci

#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

#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

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