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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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#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

#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

Coming Up on Novi

Sneak Peek - Much to Yvette's anger, someone else learns about George's paternity - In a weak moment, Lynette crosses the line with Greg - Henry fears Trish and Joseph's old spark might be reignited - Someone is put in peril - Edmund's custody battle heats up Daily episodes will resume very soon.

#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

#46 Wednesday July 4th

#46 Wednesday July 4th The next day, George is at Novi Athletic Club in the lounge, when his Cassandra walks in and sits at his table. Cassandra: I would have been here last night, but I couldn't get a flight out. George: How unfortunate. Cassandra: You said in that text message, that you were going to meet me soon, I assumed you meant in Montreal. George: I hadn't been there in days. Cassandra: Then why did you send me on a wild goose chase? George: Because I knew you would

#45 Tuesday July 3rd

#45 Tuesday July 3rd Anna is at Number 37 with Joseph. Joseph is discussing business, but Anna isn't really paying attention. Joseph: The Traverse City store is going to have to close for remodeling, it hasn't had any changes since the 80s, so it's time to bring it up to date with the other stores. Anna: I'm sorry, what did you say? Joseph: I was talking about the Traverse City store, it needs remodeling. Anna: I just had something else on my mind right now. Joseph: It seems to be bo

#44 Monday July 2nd

Since I didn't update for a few days, the blog will resume from today's date. #44 Monday July 2nd Cody is at the CoffeeRoom when Norm comes in and sits down at his table. Cody: I hope you called me because you have some more information on the case. Norm: This thing goes deeper than I thought. It seems that B.P. Charles had quite a few mob connections. Cody: But did you have any luck finding out who bought that gun? Norm: I was about to get to that, apparently it was just some mo

#43 Thursday June 21st

#43 Thursday June 21st Chester is in his office. He picks up the phone and dials Anna at the McGregor estate. Chester: Hey, Anna, I'm glad I caught you. Anna: Chester, what can I do for you? Chester: Yvette rushed off to London last night, she said something about a business emergency with some investor. I'm sure she's there by now, but she hasn't contacted me, have you heard from her? Anna: What business emergency? Chester: All I know is that Yvette got a call last night and sai

#42 Wednesday June 20th

#42 Wednesday June 20th At the McGregor Estate, Leigh has just finished tucking the kids in and comes into the kitchen where Edmund is. Leigh: The boys are sleep now, so I'm going to go on home. Edmund: Don't leave just yet, I want to have a talk with you. Leigh: Sure. She sits down at the table. Edmund: You know, there is a lot of things I've wanted to say to you since you decided to come back. Leigh: I think you said some of them at the custody hearing and none of them are nice.

#41 Tuesday June 19th

#41 Tuesday June 19th Yvette is with Cassandra at the CoffeeRoom, discussing Cassandra's reasons for being in town Cassandra: Let's get down to business, shall we? Yvette: Yes. Cassandra: I've was rather cryptic about some things in our last meeting, so I'll get right to the point. I need you to help me find someone, someone very important. Yvette: And who is this very important person? Cassandra: His name is George Lightner, he's my nephew. Yvette: Okay, so why you want to find him?

#040 Monday June 18th

#040 Monday June 18th At Number 37, Anna, Estelle and Amee are having a meeting about designs. Anna: I'm even more impressed with your designs, Amee. Their some of the best I've seen since I've been in the business. Estelle: We want to get your line in the new Carter-McGregor stores by fall. Amee: Well, I haven't completed everything in the line yet. Anna: I think we have more than enough to start a sizable line of furniture. Amee: Okay, if you think you can pull this off, I'm all for

#039 Friday June 15th

#039 Friday June 15th Henry comes to Trish's house, still angry about his argument with Joseph. Trish: What's wrong? Henry: It's Joseph. Trish: Oh, what did he do now? Henry: He brought up that job in Minnesota again, when he knows that I don't want. Trish: I thought there was an understanding on that. Henry: There was, but somehow it came up again. Trish: They are starting a new chain, I'm sure they do need qualified management. Henry: Don't tell me that you actually believe that?

#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

#037 Wednesday June 13th

#037 Wednesday June 13th Over at the jail, Norm is visiting Cody. Norm: Good news, I was able to get you bail, so you'll be out of here in about an hour. Cody: Thank god, I've been suffocating in this place. Norm: The bad news is, the DA is pushing for a speedy trial. Cody: (upset) What? Norm: It's all politics, he wants to get reelected and wants to get a high profile conviction on his record. Cody: Well, that's just great. Norm: I have a private investigator out looking for clues a

#036 Tuesday June 12th

#036 Tuesday June 12th Yvette is at her office at night, when a woman comes in. Yvette: May I help you? Woman: Yes, I'm Cassandra Lightner and I'm looking for an Yvette McGregor? Yvette: That's me, what can I do for you? Cassandra: I'm here because I heard that you were up north asking around about Andrew McGregor? Yvette: Yes, but how did you know about that? Cassandra: I used to know Andrew and an old friend of mine called and told me. Yvette: How did you know my father? Cas

#035 Monday, June 11th

[title card] #035 Monday, June 11th Norm and Carol are in the holding cell at the county jail with Cody. Carol: It's a mystery to me how they can try and pin this on you, you weren't even at work that day. Cody: The gun that shot B.P. was registered to me, apparently somebody bought it under my name. Carol: Did you ever buy a gun? Cody: No. Norm: Remember, you need to be completely truthful about everything. Cody: I'm telling the truth. Carol: Someone is trying to frame Cody. Nor

#034 Friday, June 1st

#034 Friday, June 1st Dr. Roosevelt is with Lynette at her house Lynette: Greg, I'm really appreciate you coming over like this. Greg: No problem, I told you to call me if you needed me. So, have you heard from Jim? Lynette: Not yet, I'm not even sure where he's at. Greg: When he gets ashamed of himself, he'll come back. Lynette: Somehow, I think this is all my fault. Greg: You didn't force him to leave, he's old enough to accept your decisions and not run away when things don't go th

#033 Thursday, May 31st

#033 Thursday, May 31st JC and Amee are at the CoffeeRoom, at a table. Amee: You know, I'm really sorry to hear about what happened at Donahue. JC: Thanks. Amee: Is there anything I can do? JC: Just you being here is enough. I just need someone to talk to. Amee: Well, I'm here to listen. JC: I couldn't even stand being at the house right now, my Grandma Anna was going on and on saying things I didn't want to hear. Amee: Like what? JC: Just the same thing I've heard for years, about

#032 Wednesday May 30th

#032 Wednesday May 30th Anna is in the kitchen at the McGregor Estate and has a copy of the local paper, the headline says "Man shot dead at Donahue Inc." Joseph comes in. Anna: Carol finally went over the edge. Joseph: Mother, you don't know that she shot that man. I mean, he was a bookie, he probably had all sorts of people after him. Anna: But, I heard he was threatening Cody over some gambling debt. That certainly gives her a motive. Joseph: Carol is capable of a lot things, I jus

#031 Tuesday May 29th

#031 Tuesday May 29th Trish and Henry hear the gunshot Trish: That sounded like a gunshot. Henry: I wonder where it came from. Trish goes out into the hallway and looks around. Trish: Well, I don't see anyone on this floor. I'm going to go upstairs and check on my Mother. Henry: Well, I'm coming with you. Trish and Henry leaves the office. Meanwhile, Carol is coming out of the restroom, when she finds B.P. lying on the floor. Carol: My god. Carol unlocks her office a

#030 Monday May 28th

#030 Monday May 28th B.P. comes into Carol's office at Donahue Carol: You get out of here before I call security. B.P.: You don't want to do that, trust me. Carol picks up the phone to dial security, but B.P. yanks the cord out of the wall. B.P.: Don't play with me, I don't like it. Carol opens her desk drawer and takes out a gun. She then points it out B.P. Carol: Get out, now! B.P.: You aren't gonna use that. Carol: I will if I have to. B.P.: You know, I bet your son woul

#029 Thursday, May 17th

#029 Thursday, May 17th Anna is at Lynette to comfort her after Jim moves out. Anna: I can't tell you have sorry I am, this must be so hard on you. Lynette: I'm coping pretty well, it's just hard for me to make the children understand. Anna: I can imagine, they're too young to have to deal with something like this. Lynette: I just keep telling them that their Dad is coming back soon. Anna: You don't know that. Lynette: It's going to work out. Anna: You may hope for it to work out, bu

#028 Wednesday May 16th

#028 Wednesday May 16th The first court date for Edmund's custody battle has arrived. Edmund, Stephen, Carolee and her Lawyer (Ben) are in the judge's chambers. Judge: I assume that all parties involved are here. Stephen: Everyone is here. Judge: First, let's establish the plaintiff's grounds for seeking full custody. Ben: Your honor, my client seeks custody based on the grounds that the children would not be raised in a proper family environment. Stephen: Your honor, the children ar

#027 Tuesday, May 15th

#027 Tuesday, May 15th Carol is confronted by B.P. in her kitchen when she returns home. B.P.: Did you rethink that decision? Carol: (gasps) What are you doing in my house? B.P.: I think that I'm having trouble getting through to you. Carol: I paid you off, now get out of my house before I call the police B.P.: Not until you hear me out. Carol: I have heard what you have to say and I'm not interested Cody walks in Cody: Back off, man. It's one thing when you mess with me, it'

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