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In the wake of Nerissa’s explosive leak to the press, Louis and Daphne scramble to still control Jacobs Winery. Devin surprises Maya with a Christmas gift. And Jacqueline braces herself for two unexpected visitors.

In the series premiere of Whispers of Willow Creek, step into a town where charm masks betrayal, and every smile hides a secret. As new faces arrive and old wounds resurface, the lives of Willow Creek’s residents begin to entwine in ways no one saw coming.

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I actually started writing this blog when I was in high school. Then I got focused on college and wasn't able to prioritize it anymore. It's disappointing because I had planned to finish the story that year (December of 2012) and had the final 12 months of stories pretty much planned out. Part of me wants to go back and finish it just for the heck of it and to see how much my writing has changed since I was a teenager. 

If I do, it'll pick up where we left off in early 2012 and the finale would take place at the end of December 2012. I doubt anyone checks this page anymore but if you do, stay tuned! If I commit to this I'll probably post an update within the next week. I haven't written my GL fan fic in so long but I think about it all the time.

  

EPISODE 193

Written by A. Washington-Beeby
Story Consultant: C. Nathaniel Richardson & Nick Monarco

 

In the University Hospital waiting room, Kim stands with her son, Andrew, placing a hand on Kim’s shoulder, while Marlena stands in front of her, holding both Kim’s hands in hers tightly. Kim looks down, avoiding Marlena’s gaze, as she thinks over everything Marlena’s just told her to try to comfort her.

 

ANDREW: Mom…Marlena’s right. We’re here for you. Both of us. We want to help you through this, and if you’re feeling alone right now, you don’t have to.

MARLENA: Andrew’s right, Kimmy. I would NEVER do anything purposely to hurt you. Please know that. And don’t ever be afraid to reach out.

 

Kim looks up at Marlena, and then at her son. She tears up, trying to hold the tears in. Finally, she nods slowly.

 

KIM: I know. (sigh) And thank you. Both of you. You…(sigh) I know I’ve been a lot to handle lately. I just…dammit, I’ve GOT a lot to handle.

 

Kim smiles through her tears, laughing at herself.

 

KIM: But I don’t have to handle all of it myself. And I know I try to. Just…Heh…

 

Kim wipes away her tears as she tries to lighten the mood around her.

 

KIM: Try not to let me, please?

 

Marlena smiles earnestly, as Andrew pulls Kim into a tight hug. As he does, Eric and Valerie enter the room. They both look nervous, and the tension in the room immediately returns, with Marlena, Kim, and Andrew all turning to face Eric and Valerie at once.

 

MARLENA: Eric!

ERIC: Hey, Mom.

MARLENA: Valerie, what…what’s the next step? When do we know?

 

Valerie looks around the room, a sense of trepidation in her voice as she tries to address everyone.

 

VALERIE: The next step…we wait. I sent the results to the lab, they’re gonna look it over. I put a rush on the results.

 

Kim interjects, impatient but trying not to sound that way.

 

KIM: So when will we know?

VALERIE: We should find out whether Eric carries the gene that would potentially pass down Roman’s dementia to him in…well…less than 24 hours.

 

Kim, Marlena, Eric, and Andrew all exchange nervous glances, as Valerie bites her top lip, feeling the same tension that surrounds her.

 

---

 

In the Horton kitchen, Liam is fixing a hearty breakfast, as Jennifer walks into the room, groggy. After wiping the sleep from her eyes, she realizes Liam’s there, and looks on surprised, as Liam flips an egg in a pan on the stovetop.

 

JENNIFER: Liam! How did you…?

 

Liam turns to face Jenn and smiles, before responding, turning back to face the stovetop.

 

LIAM: Oh, Abby let me in on her way out to the square.

 

Jennifer smells the food cooking and steps in closer to inspect what’s going on.

 

JENNIFER: You…you might as well have stayed the night if I’d known you were gonna come back so soon to make breakfast.

LIAM: Ahhh, it’s alright! I had to go back to the house last night anyway, and check in on some stuff, so it all worked out.

 

Liam slides the egg onto a plate, ready with fresh toast and bacon, before walking both his and her plates to the kitchen table, where Jenn sits down.

 

LIAM: For you, Madame.

 

Jennifer looks up at Liam and smiles.

 

JENNIFER: You really didn’t have to go to this much trouble, you know. I’m…hardly even awake right now.

LIAM: Yeah, I noticed you were a little late getting up, what’s wrong?

 

Jennifer shrugs, as she looks down at her plate, almost unsure if she even has the appetite to eat. Liam sits down across the table from her, looking concerned.

 

JENNIFER: (sigh) I don’t know. I just…couldn’t drag myself out of bed.

LIAM: Is it work or something? I mean…I know you’ve been taking on a lot more responsibility since Anne quit, but…

JENNIFER: Yeah, I…definitely have, haven’t I? I…I honestly have no idea. I haven’t felt like this since…

LIAM: Since around the time your show ended.

 

Jennifer looks up at Liam suddenly, which prompts Liam’s eyes to pop out a bit.

 

JENNIFER: How did you…?

LIAM: I…

 

Before either of them can respond, Abby storms into the kitchen, visibly upset. Jennifer and Liam both look up, startled.

 

JENNIFER: Abby? Honey, what’s wrong?

ABBY: I don’t wanna talk about it.

 

Abby opens the fridge, and pulls out a pack of yogurt. Liam pipes up, as Abby closes the fridge door and opens the drawer to grab a spoon.

 

LIAM: You sure? You seemed fine when I arrived…

ABBY: I…I think I may…have just been dumped.

 

Jennifer and Liam both look at each other, shocked, before looking up at Abby.

 

---

 

Nick leads Sami, Kate, and Gabi into his office at the Titan building, all three trying to hide their nervousness, while Nick looks confident and as smug as usual.

 

After shutting the door behind him, Nick heads over toward his desk, as Kate immediately begins talking.

 

KATE: Alright, Nick, what’s this all about?

NICK: Now, come on, Kate! Don’t be hasty! I’ll get to it.

 

Kate and Sami exchange a quick glance, before Sami pipes up.

 

SAMI: Well, I don’t know how much time I have, Nick. I’ve got a lot to get done at work if I’m ever gonna…snatch Gabi away from the jaws of the Salem’s biggest botox receptacle—

KATE: OKAY, Sami, that’s a bit much, no? This is business, I think we can a little more professional…at least most of us can.

 

Nick interrupts the mudslinging, taking over Sami’s attempt to rebut Kate’s snide remark.

 

NICK: Ladies! Let’s…put our claws away for a moment, yes?

 

Nick smiles, as Sami and Kate pipe down, and glare at the young executive.

 

NICK: There’s ultimately no need for you two to be at each other’s throats like this, honestly. Gabi’s bidding war is, for all intents and purposes, over anyway!

 

Kate, Sami, and Gabi look at each other with confusion.

 

GABI: I mean…yeah, I already signed with MadWorld days ago. You knew that.

NICK: Oh, for sure! But I know Kate and Sami are putting on a good show of trying to keep the war going for my sake, and…honestly, guys…you don’t have to. I know what you’re up to.

KATE: Oh you do, now? And just what are we up to?

NICK: You’re trying to get the drop on me, and I won’t let you do that.

 

Sami, though slightly unnerved, still continues to play it cool, snarking back at Nick against her better judgment.

 

SAMI: Someone sounds paranoid. Why won’t we this time, Nick? What did the guiding spirit tell you?

 

Nick’s face becomes serious suddenly, as his tone of voice drops as he drops his latest bomb.

 

NICK:  Because I’ve decided to sell MadWorld to DiMera, and they’re intending to fold it into Countess W, so….you see, Kate? Guess you’re out of a job!

 

Nick smiles broadly, as Kate’s jaw drops. Sami and Gabi look at Kate to see her reaction to the news.

 

---

 

 

 

 

---

 

In the Horton kitchen, Jennifer gets up from the kitchen table, and puts her arm around her daughter’s back, looking concerned and curious. Liam stands to the side, but shows concern as well.

 

JENNIFER: Oh Honey, what happened?

 

Abby stares blankly, almost oblivious to her mother’s comforting hand.

 

ABBY: I…I don’t know. I was talking to Jerome and he just…I thought he wanted to go to the party tonight, and he just…made some excuse and left. I just…Mom, I have no idea what I said. It’s like…like a switch went off in his head or something.

JENNIFER: Honey, you did nothing wrong. You just…(sigh) You know some guys are a bit intimidated when a girl asks them out.

ABBY: Yeah, but…Mom, it didn’t feel like that was what did it.

 

Liam chimes in, still standing slightly apart from Abby and Jennifer.

 

LIAM: Are you sure? I mean…guys can be really hard to read, Abby. They keep a lot of things bottled up.

JENNIFER: Liam’s right, Sweetie.

ABBY: No. No, it was…something else. Honestly, I feel like I’ve been the one holding back. I mean, Mom, you even said so yesterday. Maybe he’s fed up of waiting for me to open up.

LIAM: I don’t know if that’s true, Abby. The right guy would be willing to wait…and to help you feel comfortable around them.

 

Jennifer smiles, and nods in agreement.

 

JENNIFER: Exactly. Besides, if that is the reason he didn’t want to go to the party with you, then maybe you’re better off without him.

 

Abby tries to object, but as she begins, the doorbell rings.

 

ABBY: Oh come on, Mom, Jerome’s—

 

Abby stops mid-sentence and turns toward the door. She breaks away from her mother’s embrace and, huffily, heads for the foyer.

 

ABBY: I’ll get it.

 

 

In the foyer, Abby walks toward the door. Opening it, she looks up at who’s there, and is stunned.

 

ABBY: Chad!

 

Chad stands before her, smiling widely as he sees his ex- after many months.

 

---

 

Marlena and Kim walk through the lobby of Universiy Hospital, talking with each other, with a very clear reserve in how they speak to each other. Kim appears visibly shaken, while Marlena tries to keep a cool exterior, but is a bundle of nerves inside, herself.

 

MARLENA: So, are you going to the party tonight?

KIM: No, I don’t…I don’t think that’s such a great idea.

 

Marlena stops and turns to look at Kim, slightly concerned.

 

MARLENA: You sure? I think getting out of the house could do you some good. You’ve been so cooped up lately.

 

Kim smiles half-heartedly.

 

KIM: Marlena, as much as I agree with you, it just…it isn’t the same without Shane.

 

Marlena nods, understanding Kim’s position.

 

MARLENA: Believe me. I know. I wish John would be there tonight. (sigh) But…what are you gonna do? I’m just…I’m gonna go to support Maggie and Julie.

 

KIM: That’s good. I know Andrew’s going too. Were you uh…were you planning to bring Roman with you?

MARLENA: I think it might be good for him, actually. Some faces that may be familiar to him and all.

 

Kim nods, still reluctant to make eye contact with Marlena. Marlena senses Kim’s sadness, and presses one more time.

 

MARLENA: Kimberly…are you absolutely sure you don’t want to go tonight? You…seem to be…so alone.

 

Kim shakes her head, looking up at Marlena and smiling for a moment.

 

KIM: No, no. I umm…I need to talk to Valerie about something…nothing to do with Roman, before you ask. And then I’d…I’d just like to spend some time with Theresa. You know?

 

Marlena smiles warmly.

 

MARLENA: I understand. I’m sure you know, coma patients can hear us speaking to them. And I think you speaking with her will help her recover, Kim. I can feel it.

 

Kim smiles, starting to tear up a little again.

 

KIM: Thanks.

 

As Marlena reaches out and rubs Kim’s shoulder affectionately, Daniel steps toward them from the nurses’ station, and Kim calls out to him.

 

KIM: Oh, Daniel!

DANIEL: Kimberly! Good to see you. In fact, you are exactly the person I wanted to see.

KIM: Oh…wow, it’s been awhile since any man’s said that to me.

 

Marlena and Kim chuckle to each other, as Daniel responds.

 

DANIEL: Yeah, well…I think that smile on your face is gonna hold for a bit longer.

KIM: Why’s that?

DANIEL: Well, I….I don’t wanna get your hopes up, but…I think there may be some improvement with Theresa’s condition.

 

Kim’s jaw drops, as Marlena stands next to her, equally stunned.

 

---

 

At Crystal’s apartment, Sheryl finishes brushing her long, dyed red hair, and readies her disguise, about to put in her coloured contacts. As she begins to put the first one in, there is a knock at her door. Sheryl calls out to the person there.

 

SHERYL: Just a minute!

 

Stopping before she puts the contact in, returning it to its case, and shaking the contact solution from her finger, Sheryl walks to the door and looks through the peephole, she smiles, and opens the door for Jerome to return.

 

As he steps into the room, Sheryl closes the door behind him, and Jerome hands her a small earbud. Sheryl looks down at it, slightly confused.

 

JEROME: Take this.

 

Sheryl takes the earbud, and holds it up.

 

SHERYL: And what exactly am I going to do with it?

JEROME: That’s gonna be how we communicate while you’re at the party.

Sheryl walks over to the kitchenette, and pours herself another coffee, while Jerome asks her questions about her plan.

 

SHERYL: So where will you be for all this?

JEROME: I’ll be at the Java Café. No one will be suspicious cos there’s people there morning, noon, and night playing video games and they talk some wild stuff, so I’ll blend in just fine.

SHERYL: Okay. So at my end, just so we’re clear, I’m going in early. I’ll make sure I blend with the wait staff setting up for the event.

JEROME: Okay, that’ll give me time to get set up. The moment you locate Jordan at the party, I’ma turn off the security system and main power to the building, they’ll be on backup generators.

SHERYL: And you know how to access that.

 

Jerome sideeyes Sheryl, slightly annoyed by her question.

 

JEROME: I have figured out systems way more difficult that Titan Enterprises. Give me a damn break.

 

Sheryl holds her hands up, knowing she’s offended Jerome.

 

SHERYL: Alright! Alright! Sorry I asked. So…once you’ve turned the system off, the cameras will be out of order, I can get down to Nick’s office, and take care of him, then get out with Jordan to the street.

JEROME: And you’re not parking underground.

SHERYL: Right, because there’s no guarantee the gate will work if the power’s off.

JEROME: You got it. Now, have Jordan change on the drive up. Once you’ve swapped cars, get Jordan to drive the rest of the way, and you can change. Then drive off the embankment, and you call me when you get to where you’re going, and only then.

 

Sheryl nods, clutching the earpiece in her hand tightly. After a moment, Sheryl sighs, suddenly feeling a wave of nervousness.

 

SHERYL: Right. I think I’m ready.

 

Jerome laughs, shaking his head at Sheryl’s sudden nervousness.

 

JEROME: You better be ready, or you’ll be dead. And you better hope to Hell that Jordan doesn’t try to fight you on this.

SHERYL: Yeah, well…she hasn’t before.

JEROME: She hasn’t had a reason to before.

 

Sheryl glares back at Jerome, before walking toward the door to show him out. He follows casually behind her.

 

SHERYL: …And even if she does, I’ll make sure she follows direction.

 

Opening the door to show Jerome out, Sheryl turns and smiles, her old confidence returning.

 

SHERYL: Trust me.

JEROME: Well…Good luck. Please, Sheryl. Make sure you follow my every instruction on this.

SHERYL: I will. You’re my eyes and ears in there, so I’ll have to.

JEROME: Don’t forget that. And for the last time…my name never appears in the same sentence as any of this. You got that?

SHERYL: It’s a deal.

 

Jerome walks out, and Sheryl closes the door behind him. Leaning against the back of the door, Sheryl sighs heavily, her nervousness once again showing.

 

 

---

 

In Nick’s office, Kate is incensed by Nick’s threat to sell MadWorld off and put her out of a job. She steps forward, pointing aggressively at Nick, who leans back against his desk, smug expression once again.

 

KATE: You slimy son-of-a-bitch. I gave you a job at MadWorld to begin with, and this is how you repay me? By firing me?? By selling off the company I have been trying to use to save this corporation off for parts?!

NICK: Now, now, Kate. Cool your jets! I’m sure Sami will be able to find some use for you at Countess W.

 

Sami looks at Nick, then at Kate. Gabi stands speechless, as Sami questions Nick on the details of the plan.

 

SAMI: That presumes that this is actually what’s going on, and that you’re not just bluffing.

NICK: Oh this isn’t a bluff at all. In fact, it’s all in motion as we speak.

 

Sami jumps down Nick’s throat again, not quite listening to what Nick’s said.

 

SAMI: Oh the Hell it is, I haven’t heard a single word about this from E—

 

Sami stops herself, suddenly making a connection in her mind between Nick’s words, and EJ’s mysterious meeting from the morning.

 

SAMI: You son of a bitch.

NICK: You know, you and Kate are being awfully liberal with the insults directed at my mother right now and I don’t really appreciate it.

 

Nick casually takes a sip of coffee, as Sami fires back again.

 

SAMI: Your little game isn’t gonna work, and I’m gonna make sure of it. I’m stopping your little deal the first chance I get.

NICK: Oh, are you?

SAMI: Oh you’re damned right I am. Tell me, Nick. Who’s your partner in this?

 

Nick laughs at Sami’s question, setting his coffee down on the desk.

 

SAMI: Come on, Nick! Tell me who you’re brokering this deal with!

NICK: I’m sure you’ve already figured it out, Sami.

 

Sami steps toward Nick, ready to deck him, when Gabi cuts in, trying to reason with him.

 

GABI: Sami, Sami! It’s okay!

 

Gabi pulls Sami back, and takes a rational, calm tone to Nick, hoping to shift the dynamics in the room.

 

GABI: Look, Nick…I don’t understand what’s going on, but…can we just…put all this…just put it all aside for a minute? Look, I don’t want a war between Arianna’s grandmother and—

 

Kate cuts in before Gabi can continue.

 

KATE: DON’T…say it, Gabi.

GABI: (sigh) I don’t want a rift in my daughter’s family, and besides, this…this should be a happy time for us. I want us to celebrate this time, together. You know?

 

Nick smiles at Gabi, listening attentively to Gabi.

 

NICK: Mmhmm?

GABI: I mean, you’re a power player in business, Ari and I have moved in with you, I…I love you so much, and I want this for us, don’t spoil this day for us with…bitterness over the past, Nick!

 

Gabi reaches out to hold Nick’s hand, but instead of taking it, Nick slowly raises both his hands, and begins to slowly applaud her. Gradually clapping quicker and quicker, before laughing heartily, and shouting out in mocking congratulations.

 

NICK: Brava! Encore!

 

Gabi looks confused, turning quickly to Kate and Sami to try to figure out what is happening, before turning back to look at Nick. Nick leans back against his desk once again, folding his arms in front of him.

 

NICK: Fabulous performance, Gabi.

GABI: Wh…what do you mean…performance?? Nick, I’m serious—

NICK: Oh I’m sure you are, Gabi. This whole…charade you’ve cooked up with Kate and Sami is just…well, let’s just say, you got a future on the stage, kid. Cos you had me fooled.

 

Gabi tightens up, tense as she realizes something major has changed in Nick.

 

GABI: Nick, what are you talking about? What…what charade are you talking about?

NICK: Save it, Gabi. I saw you.

GABI: Saw me doing what, Nick?

 

Nick stands up, and saunters over to Gabi, and leans in close, whispering just loud enough for everyone to hear.

 

NICK: I caught you in my room last night, stealing the pictures of you, Kate, and Sami trying to drown me, right out from my own dresser.

 

Gabi’s eyes widen, as Kate and Sami look deflated, realizing the game is up. Nick looks at Gabi, slight menace in his eyes as he looks directly into Gabi’s.

 

--

 

 

 

Professional flash photography hisses as the song Chapel of Love starts to play

 

 

 

Going to the chapel and we're.......gonna get marrrrrried

 

 

 

Flash to Charlie in a suit smiling as he puts cuff links on. Another flash of the camera goes off

 

 

 

Going to the chapel and we're......gonna get marrrrrrrried

 

 

 

Next we see Janet looking at herself in the mirror after she just finished putting her dress on with Marissa, Karen, and her mother Emma all standing around her. Another flash and pop of the camera

 

 

 

Gee I really love you and we're gonna to get marrrrriiiieeeedddd, going to the chapel of love! (in between song lyrics jump from a variety of characters saying powerful and dramatic quotes)

 

 

 

Shawn: Holding Kristen in his arms while laughing “I think we both know it wasn’t luck! Don’t pretend that you’re not a master strategist when it comes to getting the person you desire!” He laughs some more (Another pop and flash of the camera)

 

 

 

Spring is here, thhhhhhhe sky is blue......whhhhhooooaaaaaa

 

 

 

Miranda: “You say you’ve always been in love with me and I can see it in your eyes and feel it from you as I stand in front of you right now. So I have to ask: Have you broken up with Claudia, then? Hmmmmm?”

 

 

 

Theo: He takes in a deep breath and tries to calm down all the many emotions coursing through his veins right now. He can’t lie. “No, I haven’t.” (Pop! Another camera flash)

 

 

 

Birds will sing as if they knew!!!!!

 

 

 

Sarah: “I hope so, because I’m MARRIED, Oscar. And my husband cannot know about what happened between us……..do you understand? I hope you haven’t told anyone.”(Pop!)

 

 

 

Today's the day, we'll say I do, and we'll never be lonely anymore!!!!!!

 

 

 

Eva: . “He expects me to wear THAT rag to his sister's wedding????!!!!!!!!” She screams at the top of her lungs. She then goes over to the bar and throws back a shot of whiskey. Then she starts throwing the bar glasses against the wall while screaming at the top of her lungs. “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Jeffery has NO IDEA who he married! And what is going on, lately??!!! NOTHING IS GOING MY WAY!!!!!!!!!” (Pop!)

 

 

 

Going to the chapel and we're going to get marrrrrriiiiiieeeddddd!!!!!!

 

 

 

Ana: Feeling anxious she looks out the car window as Neil drives. “I can't believe we're doing this. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about it, Neil.”

 

 

 

Neil: He briefly looks away from the road and over at her as he places his hand on her thigh. “I thought you wanted this. I thought you wanted to see Charlie get married.”

 

 

 

 

Ana:“ I do but it just feels...........we weren't invited.” Her voice starts to crack as she gets upset yet again that her own son didn't invite her to his wedding. (Pop!)

 

 

 

Going to the chapel and we're going to get marrrrrriiiiiieeeddddd!

 

 

 

Trisha: . “Miguel.......we can't. We shouldn't........”

 

 

 

Miguel: He inhales deeply and looks in her eyes with such intensity “If it's wrong, then why does it feel so right? I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since the last time........”

 

Trisha: She gives out an intense exhale but still not pulling away “Don't say that.....”

 

Miguel: “Why not? It's the truth. You're giving me severe butterflies right now, Trisha. You don't feel it too?” (Pop!)

 

Gee, I really love you and we’re going to get marrrrrriiiiiiieeeeeddddddddd……….

 

Jeffery: Noticing Marissa and Mike whispering to each other, he casually waltzes over to them with a satisfied grin on his face “Well look who it is! The happy kissy face couple! Mike, I'm SO happy that you take SUCH good care of my ex-wife for me! Though why you would want her when she's a worn-out race horse rode one too many times is beyond me. But have at it!” He chuckles. Before Mike can respond, Jeffery receives a blow from the side of his head. (Pop!)

 

Goooooiinnnnggggg to the chapel of love!!!!!!

 

Kristen: She is searching everywhere for that pocket knife not remembering where she last had it. Finally, she remembers. “Oh, that's right, the box in the closet.” She goes into the hall closet and pulls the box down. After a moment of moving things around, she finds it on the bottom. Throwing the box down, she stares at it as her bottom lip starts trembling. Her mind flashes back to when Shawn was looking for his knife in his office and he told her that it had a “Brown marble handle with my initial engraved on it.....” She repeated his words out loud as she stares at the brown marble handle with a W stamped on it. “It wasn't his first initial, but his last initial.” She says as the tears start to run down her cheeks. She gasps and covers her mouth. “No! No [!@#$%^&*] way! HE is my mother's lover???!!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!” She screams as loud as she can as she tosses the knife across the room. It hits a framed picture on the wall, shattering the glass as the picture falls to the floor. Just then her door opens. Her chest heaving hard as streams of tears stain her cheeks. She looks at him with fury.

Shawn: Just as he gets to Kristen's door he hears a loud crash. Instead of knocking he just rushes in. “Kristen, what happened?” He notices her face is covered in tears and her eyes are bulging out in anger as she breathes hard. He then looks over at the picture that is shattered all over the floor. But he notices something else by the picture.......his missing knife! He looks back over at her with confusion “What happened? What's going on? How do you have my knife?”

 

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I gotta focus my energies on one project at a time. As much as I'd love to plot this one out, I just don't feel like I've got it in me right now, while I've got so much else on my plate. So...here, have a look at what I'd planned for this and tell me what you think. Admittedly, some stories are further developed than others, so if you're curious about anything in particular, I'm more than happy to elaborate. I ultimately wanted Donna to stick around and become spoiler to Bo and Hope, as I feel Tracey Bregman and Peter Reckell would have FIRE chemistry. Personally, I think the revolving door of leaders at Anderson could provide years of story, but I think that's someone else's tale to flesh out. Especially with the paternity of Linda's baby being in doubt (which I would leave in question for years, tbh), you've got a LOT of story to play out there.


Anyway, here it is:




 

Susan pays a visit to Tom at the hospital, surprising him. They greet each other warmly, and go for coffee at the hospital cafe. Tom questions how long Susan has been back in Salem, and Susan admits it's only been a few weeks, and she's been keeping a low profile. Unfortunately, her relationship with Eric didn't work out, and she's brought a now-teenage Anne back with her.

 

Susan feels overwhelmed by pressures of her life in California, prompting her move back to Salem. She decides to return to the things that brought her fulfillment, returning to work at University Hospital, at the David Martin Clinic. She's moved by Alex Marshall's hefty donation to the clinic, and thanks him with a dinner date at Doug's Place. Marie meets Susan at the David Martin clinic the next day, and warns Susan of Alex. She tells Susan that, though Alex is charming, he is extremely dangerous, and to stay away from him. Susan is alarmed by Marie's advice, but trusts her. After all, she's a friend, and a nun. But she doesn't pry.

Susan is encountered by Alex later in the day, and is surprised when Susan is evasive with him. He susses out that Susan spoke to Marie, and tries in vain to convince Susan that he isn't the man Marie thinks he is. Susan is unconvinced, mostly. But Susan does agree to remain friendly with him.

 

 

 

Donna and Pete reconnect. They go to parties, he plays romantic, but simultaneously is seeing Anne Peters. And a few others. Donna and Pete reconnect sexually at Neil's apartment while Neil is working overnights.

 

Neil catches Pete with a girl at the diner in a back booth, while he pops in to grab takeaway for a late night shift for himself and Maggie. He chastises Pete later that night when both men return home. Warning him that his libido will get him intro trouble.

 

Don runs into Neil at Doug's Place one night while waiting on Marlena, and Neil fills Don in that Pete is back in Salem. Don is concerned that Pete and Donna will reconnect, knowing the disaster that occurred last time. Neil promises to keep his eyes out.

 

Don asks Donna if she knew Pete had returned to Salem. Donna feigns ignorance, and lies to Don, telling him she has no intentions of seeing Pete again.

 

Pete ignores Neil's advice, and continues to see Donna as well as Anne, and other girls. Anne describes to Donna her new boyfriend, and describes Pete to her. Donna is thrilled for her friend, not realizing they're seeing the same guy until the next week when Donna heads to Anne's birthday party. Not realizing the two girls know each other, Pete walks right into a trap, but manages to play it cool, as Anne doesn't want to let her mom know she has a boyfriend, since Susan is rather strict with her and boys. Anne is none the wiser to Donna and Pete's connection, as Donna feels under the weather, and troubled by pain, heads home early.

 

Donna assumes she simply has a yeast infection, and doesn't think much of it.

 

Now realizing that Pete is Anne's mystery beau, Donna heads to Neil's to confront Pete, but is halted by an intense pain in her pelvis after a trip to the bathroom. Marlena rushes to her side, deeply troubled by the teenager's agony. She rushes Donna to the clinic, where they discover she has chlamydia. Marlena speaks discreetly with Donna about her situation, and manages to get Donna to reveal that she's been seeing Pete again. Marlena suspected as much. Marlena is upset that Donna has lied to Don again, but insists that the person who should tell Don is Donna and not her. She will give Donna until that night to tell him the truth.

 

Susan fears for her daughter, who she knows is sexually active after accidentally picking up the phone in the next room to make a call, overhearing Anne's conversation with a girlfriend about what transpired the night before between herself and Pete. Panicked, Susan relays her own story to Anne, and races her to the clinic to get her on the Pill before it's too late. Susan, for all the good it'll do, grounds Anne for lying to her, though this is much more Susan panicking about Anne repeating her mistakes with David Martin than anything Anne has done. Anne is deeply resentful of Susan's actions, and runs off to see Pete again, neither aware of Donna's diagnosis.

 

After another night of alcohol, Anne and Pete head to a party, get high, and have sex. At home, Susan quickly realizes something is amiss (she allowed Anne to head to Donna's to study), and calls a bewildered Don, looking for Anne. Susan's mother, Diane, has fallen ill and they need to head to Ohio to visit. Don has no idea where Anne is, having never arrived at their house, and not having any plans with Donna, who is ill.

 

Susan stays up all night, calling the hospital in Ohio, and avoiding revealing to a worried Eric back in California that Anne is in any trouble, while pacing back and forth across her living room. at 3:30am, Susan hears a muffled noise, as a clearly intoxicated Anne tries in vain to open the door. Susan sits in the living room, the lights on, but dimmed. As Anne walks into the living room, she's confronted by her angry mother.

The two have it out, and ultimately, Anne agrees to stay in line, lest she be sent to reform school. She and Susan head for Ohio to see Diane.

 

Donna stops short of telling Don the truth about her seeing Pete again, and Marlena continues to threaten her. Donna is petrified of causing more havoc in their home, moreso than any trouble she could get into. Marlena tries to reassure her, but the fear Donna carries of being abandoned by her mother eats at her, and she is too scared. Marlena goes somewhat easier on Donna, recognizing this.

 

Days later, upon their return, Anne asks Donna to visit her, as she's been under the weather. Donna, recovering nicely from her bout with chlamydia, heads over, only to find the same prescription in Anne's room. After some probing, Anne reveals to Donna that she had chlamydia, prompting Donna to leave, claiming she isn't feeling so well herself. Anne is confused, but Donna makes a beeline for Neil's to see Pete.

 

Donna tells Pete about her diagnosis, and warns him that he should also get tested, as Anne now has chlamydia as well. She lays into him, wondering how many other girls he's slept with. Pete lies and claims at first that she and Anne were the only two, but soon confesses there were others. Donna can't believe her ears, and runs off to get away from Pete.

 

Donna sobs, arriving home. Don is initially his usual grumpus self when he hears the news of Donna and Pete's affair, but quickly becomes sympathetic, particularly when Marlena explains the details of their situation, and the end result. Donna additionally sobs, petrified that Don will give her away for disappointing him, as her mother did. Don is moved by Donna's vulnerability, and promises he will never do such a thing.

 

Anne, finding out about the exact illness Donna had, is far from magnanimous, becoming far more hostile towards Donna than toward Pete, who she continues to see, mostly to spite her mother. Donna is depressed, losing a friend in Anne. Anne only comes around when it's clear that Donna is no longer interested in Pete, and begins seeing Jake Kositchek.

 

Pete lays on the apologies thick, and for awhile, Donna is not moved, but when Hope's birthday comes, and Jake gets rough with Donna, Pete comes to her defense. This is fine, but as Pete is once again seeing Anne, this causes renewed tensions.

 

Pete and Donna begin seeing each other again, with Anne becoming increasingly hostile, and bullying Donna as she loses her grip on Pete. It all culminates at Donna's birthday, which Anne ruins by inviting half of Salem, trashing Don's apartment, with drugs and alcohol everywhere. Anne takes advantage, seducing a drunk Pete, while Jake tries to take advantage of a drunk Donna, only to have Hope burst in, and fend him off.

 

Pete and Donna overcome this, and ultimately Pete plans to propose to Donna. Donna accepts Pete's proposal, but shortly thereafter, things go wrong. Donna has her doctor's appointment. Complications from her bout with Chlamydia have left Donna infertile, and Neil recommends Donna undergo a hysterectomy.

Running into Anne shortly thereafter, Anne gloats to Donna about being pregnant by Pete, and Donna spirals. Pete, learning from last time about trying to convince a woman to abort, makes an attempt to convince Anne, but ultimately agrees to marry her if it means they can marry quickly, get out of Salem, and away from Donna. He hopes to spare Donna any more pain than he's already caused.

 

Too late, Donna snaps at the news of Anne and Pete's eloping, and heads out that evening in a haze.

 

Donna sits on a park bench at night, deep in a mental fog. Her mind races as she realizes how much faith she's put into people who've let her down. She wanders through the park, inappropriately dressed for the cold, and becomes more and more numb and frostbitten. Worried, Marlena and Don set off looking for her. As they trace her steps, first to the Martin house, then to Neil's, they collect people, hunting down anyone who could help find Donna.

 

Donna finally arrives at David's, where she continues to work as baby Scotty's caretaker. Having a key, she lets herself in while David and Stephanie sleep. She walks off with baby Scotty before anyone notices he's gone. Getting on a bus, Donna heads for the Canadian border, hoping to start a new life, and is taken in by Marie's convent.

 

David and Stephanie, meanwhile, believe Trish has swiped the baby, having lost their custody case. She had planned to head off to LA to continue her film career with her son after her divorce from David, but this was not to be, Trish's manipulations catching up with her, while David and Stephanie's relatively stable home, complete with caretaker and supportive family, looking far superior to a judge. David and Stephanie believe Trish kidnapped the young boy as a response to losing the case, and go to the Salem PD about it.

 

 

Mother Superior is kind to what she believes is a scared young mother, accepting her into her care.

 

 

 

 

Stephanie befriends Margo, who invites her over to help set up her new house, and paint. There they discuss Stephanie's troubles with David's divorce from Trish, and Margo discusses her cancer remission. Stephanie is in awe of Margo's resiliance. Margo admits she's taken time to lose her fear of death. Stephanie wonders what will happen if her cancer returns. Margo tells Stephanie that she will fight with all her might, but if things get too bad, and the pain becomes too much, she hopes Mike will allow her to die with dignity, as she can't bear to live for months in pain and weak. Stephanie understands.

Mary, having been informed of inconsistencies in Stephanie's story about her burns in the frying pan, tries in vain to get information from Tom about Stephanie's burns. Mary, convinced the questions about Stephanie's burns will lead to answers about Stephanie's identity, calls Anderson's insurance company and, posing as Stephanie, asks for a copy of their report on her burn. The company refuses, frustrating her further. She visits Tom again, and this time catches a lucky break when Tom has to momentarily step out of his office to speak privately with Neil. Mary takes advantage of this moment, and steals Stephanie's file from Tom's files. When Tom returns, he's none the wiser.

Back at the studio, Mary finds a document that details the specifics of Stephanie's burns, and notes from Bill indicate his uncertainty about how Stephanie attained the burns.

Mary sets a cast iron pan on her stovetop, and picks up the pan, as Stephanie did. She realizes the burns are inconsistent with Stephanie's story. She flexes her fingers out before her, trying to figure out how they could match the hospital records, before realizing that she was in position already: Stephanie pressed her hands into the pan.

Mary's next step is checking with Linda regarding Stephanie's employment records. Linda denies having taken them with her, and, still pretending to be an amnesiac, believes they would be exactly where any other employee files would be...but that she isn't sure where that is. Mary is frustrated, but believes Linda innocent. She goes into the office where the employee records are kept, and hunts for Stephanie's file. It's empty. And as she opens it, Stephanie walks in. Stephanie confronts her sister, sharply accusing her of unprofessional conduct, but when Stephanie implies she will go to Bob about Mary breaking into her files, Mary trumps her, telling Stephanie that she'll tell Bob the truth, that her employee file is empty, that Linda has no idea where her employee documents and reference letters are, and that she didn't burn her hands the way she claimed to. Stephanie wants to know how Mary knows all this, but Mary stonewalls, simply telling Stephanie that she knows the truth, and that she will keep quiet for now if Stephanie does the same, but notes that she is keeping her eyes on Stephanie.

 

Stephanie hears from Bob that he's in talks to expand operations in the plant, as their contract with the government is going so well. Stephanie overhears this and calls to a friend about their trip. Bob and Chris go away to a conference in Washington, and come back with a contact with Magnus Corporation. Stephanie is delighted. Alex comes to Salem to meet with them...and Stephanie.

Alex and Stephanie are revealed to have been plotting to sabotage operations at Anderson so as to ruin Anderson, making it ripe for takeover by Magnus. Magnus was primarily involved in medical supplies and care, and Alex sought out Stephanie upon discovering her identity when she was in for facial reconstruction surgery at a hospital Magnus owned. After taking a special interest in her case, Alex visited Stephanie often, and built up a trust with her, before proposing their plan.

Stephanie and Alex go out to Doug's Place to talk strategy, when David catches them together, and takes Stephanie to task for "flirting" with Alex. Stephanie is fed up, and breaks things off with David. Bob finds out the next day, when Stephanie is off her A-game at work. Bob is sympathetic, and asks her to stay with him at his home. This infuriates Linda, who resents Bob and Stephanie's increasingly close relationship, and assumes Stephanie is, much like Julie was years before, a romantic interest of Bob's.

Stephanie's moving into the lakehouse bothers Mary as well, and Mary makes it clear that she's no fan of Stephanie being in her family home. Bob makes it clear that his intent is only to give Stephanie a place to stay around people while she deals with her breakup with David. Mary, unable to tell Bob the specifics of what she discovered about Stephanie's burns, asks Bob if he ever asked Stephanie about how she got them. Bob indicates that he found out much like Mary did. Mary asks Bob if he's sure Stephanie's telling the truth about her burns, noting how convenient her timing was, and how, even with Linda back, Stephanie's documents have yet to turn up.

Stephanie and Alex get into action almost immediately, with the government contract first being sabotaged by having Chris' plans altered slightly, but significantly. The change means there is a fatal flaw in the finished product that could cause widespread damage from fire when the devices are in use. Stephanie acts as an "anonymous whistleblower" to the government agency, but only once the first shipment of the devices reach Washington. The agency is livid with Anderson, and threatens to cancel the government contract unless the flaw is corrected immediately. Bob agrees, but discovers the change would cost them over a million, something they don't have, as the government won't pay up for the first shipment as its faulty.

 

As their plan takes shape, Stephanie grows closer to Bob, and begins to second-guess her plan to take down the business. Stephanie begins to wonder if her plan to ruin Bob was ill-conceived. As Bob tells her of his lingering heart troubles, her guilt increases, and she spends the time before Margo's goodbye party arguing with Alex about abandoning their plan. Alex insists the plan is too far along, and demands Stephanie put in motion the last phase of the plan: redirect the replacement shipment of generators into a trap along a remote highway that will run the shipment off the road. As Stephanie refuses, Margo emerges, having listened in on their conversation as she had come to look for Stephanie and Alex, who were absent from the party.

When Stephanie notices Margo, she chases after her. Margo heads to the stairwell, disillusioned by Stephanie's deception, but as Stephanie stops Margo, pleading with her to keep her secrets from Bob and everyone else, Margo refuses, before suddenly growing weak. Margo takes her last ounce of strength to break out of Stephanie's grasp, and loses her balance, toppling down the stairs. Stephanie is horrified as Margo lays unconscious on the stairs. Alex finds Stephanie on the stairs, and then Margo's lifeless body below. Alex checks Margo's pulse, as Stephanie goes into shock. Alex tries to snap Stephanie out of it, before running back into the office to call an ambulance. Chris arrives shortly thereafter, and tries to make sure Stephanie is okay, while he tries to ensure Margo is okay. He's initially suspicious of Stephanie and Alex, but soon is convinced that Margo's fall was purely accidental.

 

At the hospital, Bob visits with Margo, and is concerned. He has flashbacks to Brooke's accident, and worries about Mike's grief, but stopping short of revealing Brooke as his daughter. He does, however, go to the chapel. There, he expresses the sense of concern he has over Margo's accident, and implores God not to let happen to Margo what happened to his daughter, Brooke. Stephanie overhears, and puts a hand on Bob's shoulder. She stops short of telling Bob that she is his daughter, but they talk, and share a warm, comforting interaction. Outside the chapel, Mickey expresses concern to Bob about Linda's place in Bob's will. Bob reiterates to Mickey about Linda's betrayal, but insists that, as long as Linda is carrying his child, he has no choice. Bob makes no bones about the sense of betrayal he feels toward Linda, something Stephanie can't help to hear. The anger Bob has toward Linda causes moments of sharp pain in Bob, something that terrifies Stephanie, and leads her to try to comfort Bob and try to calm him down before he has a full-on heart attack.

 

At the lakehouse, Stephanie confronts Linda about her deception. Their back-and-forth nearly causes Stephanie to reveal her true identity, trying to stop Linda from implying that Stephanie was carrying on an affair with Bob. She leaves Linda with a warning, that she will keep an eye on her, and that if Linda does anything to hurt Bob, Linda will have to answer to Stephanie. Linda leaves more convinced than ever that Stephanie and Bob are having the affair they insist isn't happening. She asks Steve, upon his next visit to see Mary, to investigate Stephanie for her, promising a big payday. Steve is only too happy to take her up on the offer.

Alex, in another meeting with Stephanie at Doug's Place, discusses how to deal with Margo. Fearing that Margo will reveal her identity, Alex implores Stephanie to get rid of Margo before she screws everything up for them. Stephanie is initially hesitant, but she recalls something she heard from Margo during one of their visits, and something that is repeated by Mike when he talks with her, David, and Valerie, about Margo's wishes. Mike recalls Margo's wish that, if things become too dire for her, she wanted to die with dignity, and have the plug pulled on her. David and Valerie both insist that this isn't the way, and that Margo's wishes contravened the law. The ethical debate eats away at Mike. Marie even steps in, trying to convince Mike to let Margo stay alive, as she may still go back into remission. Stephanie hesitates to corroborate Mike's claim of Margo's wishes, and Alex uses this as an opportunity to convince Stephanie to take the drastic step.

Stephanie stands in Margo's hospital room, holding vigil. She debates what Mike, Alex, David, Marie, and Valerie say. It's late at night. Slowly, she realizes Margo is awake. Margo is weary, but seems comforted to see Stephanie there with her. Stephanie is at once nervous and excited to see Margo awake. Margo reassures Stephanie that she'll be okay, but is in immense pain. She says with certainty that she won't live much longer. She encourages Stephanie to tell the truth, not only to Bob, but to everyone. She may struggle and go through hardship, but ultimately, she will be better off for it. Stephanie fears she will lose what little family she has. Margo isn't so sure. She implores Stephanie once again, promising that if Stephanie doesn't, Margo will, before passing back out.

Stephanie meets with Mike outside Margo's hospital room, and lies about what they've talked about, telling Mike that Margo reiterated her intent to pull the plug so as not to draw out her suffering. Mike hopes Margo will awaken again to relay that information to him, but Stephanie reminds Mike that Margo has a DNR order on her, indicating her intentions. Mike is still unsure. Neil approaches them, and gives Margo a grim prognosis.

Stephanie lingers in the hospital chapel, debating her decision, before returning to Margo's room late at night. Mike waits outside her room, fast asleep. Stephanie pleads with Margo to forgive her for what she's about to do. She puts on a single latex glove, and pulls the plug on her life support machine. Margo stays alive for about a half hour more. At this point, Stephanie heads out via the back door, and leaves the hospital quickly, as Mike wakes up, and enters Margo's room, not noticing the cord is unplugged. A nurse comes to check on Margo, and spots the pulled plug. She calls for help and other nurses burst into Margo's room, and jump into action, trying to resuccitate Margo unsuccessfully, while trying to reach Neil, who is meant to be on duty.

Neil, having a rendez-vous with Maggie, is not at the hospital. Instead, he's across the street at a hotel. Figuring he could check in quickly, claiming to be on a break. When he calls in, he panics, and races back to the hospital, but he's too late, Margo is dead.

 

Mike is considered the only one who could have pulled the plug on Margo, but insists he did no such thing. He enlists Mickey's help in proving his innocence, and Mickey believes Neil's absence hastened Margo's demise. Mike takes it one step farther, though hesitantly. He suggests filing suit against Neil for malpractice, but Mickey tells him that the only way he can do that is to also sue University Hospital. Mike is less sure about this now.

 

Bill and Laura return from Chicago to support Mike. When Bill hears of Mickey's discussion with Mike of suing UH and Neil, Bill is incensed. Mickey insists he is discouraging Mike from going this route, but does think that, if he removes himself slightly from the situation, it does seem like a good way to prove Mike's innocence to the public. While he cannot be criminally charged due to lack of evidence, rumours are swirling around Salem about Mike, which he would like cleared ASAP, especially as Mike has designs on getting into med school.

Mickey has a problem while trying to research for the case against UH: just where was Neil when Margo’s plug was pulled, and why was he not on site?

 

 

 

 

Stephanie begins to soften more and more toward Bob, and Bob rewards her hard work with a new $12,000 car. Linda is incensed by the purchase, certain they are having an affair. Linda purchases her own identical car, which Bob angrily questions Linda about. Linda counters that it would look suspicious if Bob purchased a car like this for Stephanie and not Bob's wife. Bob confronts Linda about this, and Linda, under pressure, snaps, expressing her worry that Bob will do with Stephanie what he did with Julie. Knowing Linda couldn't possibly recall this without having her memories back, calls Linda out on her deception. Bob, fighting chest pains, threatens to disinherit Linda, and kick her out of the house. Linda, panicked, fakes nausea and leaves the room. Shortly thereafter, Bob expresses concern, and suggests he take her to the hospital. Linda protests mildly, but, knowing Bob's attentions are on her at all is a good thing, agrees.

Once at the hospital, Linda attempts to convince Neil to tell Bob she's pregnant. Neil won't do it, but agrees to tell Bob that Linda is to undergo a pregnancy test, and will leave Linda to "reveal the results". Grateful, Linda offers anything to Neil in return. Neil only asks she leave him alone.

Neil reveals to Bob that Linda is undergoing a pregnancy test, and Linda, naturally, tells Bob the result is positive, even though it turns out she isn't. Linda knows full well that he won't kick out a wife pregnant with his child, nor will he disinherit her. Bob is distressed, but agrees to keep Linda in his home, but he sends Melissa to a boarding school on his dime. Though he doesn't want to send Melissa away, he feels it best until he sorts out his complicated situation with Linda, and hopefully protect her in case his marriage to Linda falls apart.

Linda is pleased, for awhile, but begins to worry when she cannot get Bob into bed again. Frustrated, and beginning to panic, she first approaches Neil, offering to help him get inside information on Mickey and Mike's malpractice case against him in exchange for getting Linda pregnant. Neil flatly refuses. Linda, in even more of a panic, gets ahold of Tommy Horton. She lies through her teeth to him, insisting her marriage to Bob is dead in the water, and that they're one step away from divorce. Tommy, lonely and swayed by Linda's charms, as well as still believing her to have lingering amnesia (something that he can evidently relate to), agrees to go for drinks with Linda. The two have a lovely time, though Tommy wonders why Linda isn't drinking. She contends that she's simply trying to be healthier in body and mind, as she isn't getting any younger.

After a couple date nights, Bob becomes somewhat curious as to why Linda has been coming home late, but Linda insists it's just long hours at the office while they work on Mike's malpractice case. Bob buys Linda's story. Linda warns Bob that she'll likely be home even later the next night, and not to wait for her: she's planning to put the moves on Tommy.

Tommy feels he's rushing a bit, but Linda's seduction works magic on him, and they fall into bed. At Linda's next check-up, Neil gives Linda the news: she's pregnant. Linda soon after proceeds to break things off with Tommy AGAIN, telling Tommy of her pregnancy. When Tommy questions the paternity of the baby, Linda tells him that she's too far along for the father to be him, and that it wouldn't be right to leave her husband now, anyway. Tommy, heartbroken, visits his daughter Sandy in New York.

Bob becomes suspicious when Linda isn't showing, despite being (allegedly) four months pregnant. At first, Linda dismisses it as morning sickness making her undereat, she suggests to Bob that she go to New York to do their Christmas shopping this year, and plans to make a week of it. Bob isn't impressed, but goes along with Linda's plan. In New York, Linda buys pregnancy padding from an actors' costume shop. She returns in the costume, certain Bob will be none the wiser, since he continues to sleep in a separate bedroom from her.

Linda continues to work to ingratiate herself in Bob's life, and nearly succeeds in fully reuniting with him, when she, now showing enough to not need the pregnancy padding, decides to throw out the pad. Bob, at this time, is dealing with the collapse of his government contract, and is somewhat inattentive to Linda's needs. But when he visits the hospital for his check up, and runs into Neil, he's troubled by Neil's vagueness about Linda's due date. When he returns home, Linda is out at the office. Bob steps outside to take a bag of trash out, accidentally knocks over the other can...containing the pregnancy pads.

The seemingly imminent takeover of Anderson by Magnus, plus Linda's betrayal is too much for Bob's heart. When Linda gets home, Bob is waiting for her, he confronts her with the pregnancy pad, and claims to be certain Linda isn't pregnant, Linda tries to lie her way out of it, but when Bob demands a blood test, Linda stops him. Bob is furious, and demands to know if she is pregnant, who the father is, when Linda won't tell him, Bob tells Linda he's cutting her out of his will, and booting her from the lakehouse once and for all, before collapsing. Bob pleads with Linda to grab his medication, but Linda won't do it unless Bob promises to keep Linda in his will. Bob won't do it, so Linda, after explaining her whole situation and why she lied to him, calmly leaves the house, as though she never came home.

Stephanie, next home, finds Bob and calls an ambulance immediately. Bob hangs on for another night, where all he can say is "Linda". But when Linda does come to UH to see him, and plays the sad wife, Bob's heart rate climbs immediately. Neil forces her out of the room. He knows why Bob is having this reaction, and calls Linda out on it. Linda tells Neil that he best keep his mouth shut if he wants to keep his job, referring to Mike's malpractice suit.

Bob dies, and at the will reading, everyone is stunned to learn that controlling interest goes:
Chris - 39%

Mary - 21%

Stephanie - 20%

Phyllis - 5%

Linda - 10%

Melissa - 5% (to be put in a trust and controlled by Linda until her 18th birthday)

 

 

Mary is extremely mistrustful of Alex, who openly flirts with her. Mary is initally tempted, but Steve returns before things can develop any further between Mary and Alex. Chris also warns Mary of Alex, who he instantly mistrusts. Mary, still bitter about her breakup with Chris, almost latches onto Alex out of spite, if only as a champion of him in business. Chris, hoping that Mary's budding romance with Steve will help get him on side, expresses the same concerns to Steve. Steve is initially disinterested, but when Mary admits to Steve that the stress of Bob's crumbling marriage to Linda, plus his growing business concerns, are leading to heart trouble, Steve begins to scheme. He galvanizes his efforts to win Mary over. He starts by asking to put a piece of jewellery in Doug and Julie's safe deposit box. They agree, and Steve deposits a gold ring.

His next step is to sweep Mary off her feet, and proceeds to wine and dine her for awhile. Mary is sucked right into Steve's charms. Steve wants to find a new line of work within Anderson, and Mary is only too happy to oblige. Bob is initially reticent to give Steve a position within Mary's department, until Steve pays Chris another visit, offering to take a job at Anderson, in exchange for keeping a close eye on Alex Marshall. Chris is uncertain of Steve's motives, but believes it's probably the best way to get information on Alex without arousing suspicion.

Chris' lingering romance with Amanda Howard irks Mary (and Steve), and when Chris proposes to Amanda, Mary is incensed. Steve takes it upon himself to propose to Mary as well. Having just come from a heated argument with Chris about his rush to marry a newly-divorced Amanda, agrees to marry Steve. This infuriates Bob, who doesn't exactly trust Steve, but also wants to keep his daughter happy. Linda sees the union as an opportunity to get into Steve's good graces, in the hopes of eventually worming her way back into Anderson herself. She leverages her position at Don and Mickey's firm to give her an in with Steve, who she knows is after the same thing she is. Together, they could make a formidable team.

Amanda stumbles upon a fight between Mary and Chris, which begins about business, but quickly becomes personal. Chris is certain that Mary still loves him, but while Mary vehemently denies it, Chris is convinced she is only marrying Steve to spite him, and he kisses her passionately. Amanda sees it, and runs off. Her world in a tailspin, Amanda doubts every move she's made since returning to Salem. Julie suggests Amanda head back to Chicago, and to Greg, to sort her head out. Amanda thinks it best to leave town for somewhere no one knows her. She heads out on a flight to LA. Chris finds a letter Amanda leaves him, telling him she'll always love him, but that she needs time to figure things out, and not to go after her. Chris does, regardless, but just misses Amanda heading past security.

Mary still does marry Steve, and Bob pulls Chris into his office to promise him that he will look after Mary, and the company, if something should happen to him. Chris worries why Bob would imply something should happen to him, but Bob insists he is just crossing his Ts and dotting his Is. Chris isn't so sure.

The marriage between Mary and Steve hits the rocks with a quickness. Steve is instantly jealous of Mary and Chris, and does little to hide it, which immediately drives Mary right toward Chris. Steve backs away from this and woos his new bride back. It takes some convincing, but Mary forgvies Steve.

This honeymoon period is short-lived when Mimi, Steve's girlfriend, arrives in Salem from Paris. Except, she reveals, she isn't Steve's girlfriend: she's his wife! Steve immediately tries to keep Mimi silent on the matter, explaining how the situation is simply an elaborate scheme to bilk Mary out of her stake in her father's company, and that Steve and Mimi will be filthy rich if the plan succeeds. Mimi is unconvinced, but agrees to go along with it for now. Steve, to try to keep Mimi at a distance, sets her up with her own apartment in Salem, where he can sneak off to visit her.

Linda recognizes something of a kindred spirit in Steve, and attempts to woo him to help her win control over Anderson, insisting she has a plan. Steve initially resists, but when Linda stumbles upon Steve and Mimi at a discreet restaurant booth, she realizes something is up. Believing Steve is already cheating on his wife, Linda threatens to expose Steve unless they team up. Steve goes along with Linda.

The two get closer, with Steve eventually sharing with Linda his scam with the jewellery boxes. Linda feels confident that Steve has the gumption to pull off their plan. It's the vote of confidence Steve needed.

Doug hires a new up-and-coming singer, Liz Chandler, to sing at Doug's Place. Liz is fresh off a divorce from a famous actor, Rick, in France. She has flown into Salem on the same flight as Mimi did, and they sat together. Doug is puzzled when Julie recognizes Mimi as Steve's Parisian girlfriend, spies her in Salem himself, and then spots Liz greeting Mimi warmly when Mimi visits the club. Doug asks Liz how she knows Mimi, and Liz shares that they met on the plane, and that Mimi was in Salem to reuinite with her husband. Liz says wistfully that Mimi has yet to do so, but doesn't know the husband's name when Doug presses.

 

Doug smells a rat, and looks into Mimi's past, hiring a PI in France, and making some overseas calls to figure out just what is going on. With a bit of digging, Doug susses out that Mimi and Steve are married, and that Steve's marriage to Mary is invalid. He confronts Steve with the news, but promises to keep quiet about his bigamy if Steve does the right thing and annuls his marriage to Mary immediately. Steve grumbles about his hopeless situation to Linda, who agrees to help her partner out, recalling she spotted a duplicate file for Doug in Mickey's office. She agrees to look into it for Steve.

Linda uncovers the truth: Dougie LeClair is actually Doug's son. She passes on a photocopy of the letter to Steve, who is thrilled to have some leverage over Doug. He threatens to tell Julie of Doug's deception, as well as Robert, who Doug has also hidden the truth from. Doug tells Steve that the truth will not harm his loved ones as much as Steve's would, but Steve just asks for more time. Doug reluctantly agrees, not knowing exactly what he's agreeing to.

 

 

 

Alex also pays a visit to University Hospital to meet with Tom Horton about making a contribution to the hospital. There, he spots a familiar face: Marie Horton. Marie is not happy to see him, and, in fact, spies him before he notices her, and tries unsuccessfully to avoid him. Alex finally corners Marie, and tries to catch up, but Marie is icy.

Alex is baffled by Marie's cool reception, and hints to Stephanie about the woman from his past he loved dearly, but a "sad turn of events" led to her disappearing from his life. When Stephanie spies Marie visiting Margo at the plant, Alex appears. Stephanie makes the connection, and slyly asks Alex about whether he's found the woman again.

Marie is edgy at the Horton house, prompting Alice to ask Marie what is making her so jumpy, particularly after Alice spies Marie encounter Alex at University Hospital after Alex has a meeting with Tom regarding funding for UH. Marie tries to deflect, but Alice, as usual, breaks down her daughter's defenses. Marie admits that she and Alex had a connection in New York years ago after she left Salem upon discovering Tommy's identity, but is reluctant to say more, other than Alex was cruel and abusive.

After her conversation with Alice, Marie flashes back to seeing a man fall from a balcony at a New York highrise apartment. Marie is shaken by the recollection. The recollections grow stronger after her new meeting with Alex, where he finally manages to convince Marie to join him for a coffee at the hospital cafeteria. There, Alex tries to gently find out what happened to Marie, but Marie shuts him down after Alex hints that he tried to track her down after "what happened with [his] brother Harley". Marie immediately flashes back to being grabbed by Harley on the balcony of Alex's New York apartment, Harley's body falling from the balcony, and Alex's voice, telling her Harley's gone.

 

Marie visits Margo once again, this time during a visit from Stephanie. Marie tells Stephanie she knows of her involvement with Alex Marshall. She warns Stephanie that a man like Alex may be charming, but that she must be extremely careful, for he may harm her in ways that could affect the rest of her life. Stephanie is shaken by Marie's stern warning, and takes it upon herself to look into Alex's background a little further.

 

At home, Marie hides away from the family, and recalls visiting Alex's apartment. Instead of finding Alex there, she finds his brother, Harley. They'd met previously, and Harley was a gentleman. This time, Harley offers her a drink as they talk on Alex's balcony. Harley moves in closer, and...Marie shudders as she's knocked from the moment.

Alex makes one more appeal to Marie to see him again, but Marie refuses, coldly. Marie asks Marlena to take some time out to speak with her about Alex. Marlena agrees. Initially the  sessions are just about fleshing out Marie's perceptions about what occurred at Alex's apartment, but it becomes apparent that Marie has a memory block about the full series of events.

After a couple more sessions, Marie confesses she believes Alex killed Harley after an argument, but Alex insists he did no such thing, that he did it in defense of Marie. The realization that Marie is seeing Marlena about the incident prompts Alex to visit Marlena himself, and insist that Marlena step off the case, that the truth will do nothing to help Marie, only to hurt her. Marlena sticks to her guns, but Alex tells her that, if Marlena cares for Marie at all, she won't press to tell Marie the truth.

 

Marlena consults with Jordan about how exactly to proceed with Marie. Jordan feels it's best to let Marie know what could possibly be uncovered, and how it could affect her psyche. Is Marie prepared to handle it?

 

ULTIMATELY: Alex reveals that he is protecting Marie from the truth, that he arrived on the balcony while Harley was attempting to force himself on Marie. Marie pushed him off her, and Harley fell to his death. Alex attempted to cover for Marie, who has a mental block surrounding the incident. The truth of Marie causing Harley's death, and the lengths Alex has gone to protect her, endear Alex to Marie greatly, causing her to question her vows.

 

 

 

 

David visits Mickey to build his divorce case against Trish. Mickey warns him that his relationship with Stephanie, no matter how tenuous it appears, could be used against him, particularly in regards to custody of Scotty. David feels like, despite this, he believes that Trish's abandonment of the marital home and leaving with Scotty would work against HER.

Trish, of course, files against David, citing Stephanie as an adultress in the divorce. She can back it up as well, thanks to Jeri. Unfortunately, as they prepare for the court case, Jeri is presented with a golden opportunity: a touring gig singing for a popular country music act. Trish, though worried about the impact Jeri's tour will have on her case, encourages her mother to take the opportunity, especially with Jerry's support. Jerry believes they can win the case, with or without Jeri's testimony.

 

David asks Stephanie to continue to keep distance from him during the court case. This, initially is begrudgingly accepted by Stephanie, but the tension of the distance eventually becomes too much, especially when David catches Stephanie at Doug's Place on a dinner date with Alex. Despite the dinner only being a business date, David sees them discussing rather flirtatiously (as is Alex's nature), and pulls Stephanie aside, taking her to task for her actions. Stephanie has had enough, being stretched thin by her feeling unwanted by David, and her growing impatience with the court case, Stephanie breaks things off with David.

As the case goes to court, Jerry takes Trish out to dinner to talk shop, but Trish feels increasingly drawn to him, and as the case progresses, things get heated between them. A full-blown affair commences between them, which complicates the case once Jeri pays Trish an unexpected visit one evening, and catches them in bed together. Jeri is sworn to secrecy, but is troubled by the situation. Eventually, she confides in Doug after Doug presses her to find out what exactly has been bothering her. Jeri swears Doug to secrecy, but Doug does encourage her to speak to Mickey about what she saw. Jeri flatly refuses, dedicated to helping her daughter win custody of Scotty.

 

When Mickey sees that Jeri is not on Jerry's witness list, he's confused, as Jeri appeared to be the lynchpin to Jerry's case against David and Stephanie. Mickey investigates, but hits a brick wall, until he visits David's apartment, and spies Jerry emerge from Trish's apartment, looking somewhat too intimate. He doesn't think too much of it, until Steve, who has been at odds with David at Anderson pipes up. David has been a prime rival to Steve at work, and Steve saw David's connection to Stephanie as being a way to take power away from Mary once Bob finally retires/passes. Steve tells Mickey that he had seen Trish and Jerry at Doug's Place being far too comfortable on many occasions. Mickey uses this at trial, and calls Jeri as a witness himself. Mickey's reasoning being, even Stephanie and David's relationship would pale in the eyes of the judge compared to an ongoing affair between Trish and her lawyer, especially when combined with Trish's abandonment of the marital home, and kidnapping of her child.

 

Valerie returns to Salem at this point, and hears of David's plight. David runs into Valerie at Doug's Place, and they have a long, delightful catch up, and agree to see each other again...once the divorce case ends. Stephanie, on another dinner date with Alex, sees them together, and is livid. She goes to Trish, and apologizes for her animosity throughout her time with David. Trish initially doesn't believe Stephanie, until Stephanie finally reveals the truth to Trish: she is actually her friend, Brooke Hamilton. She explains her hostility toward Trish as being jealousy of her relationship with David, combined with an anger at Trish taking Scotty away from his father. Trish is understanding, and realizes the authenticity of Stephanie's words. She encourages Stephanie to tell her father the truth as well, as they discuss the growing closeness and affection between father and daughter.

 

Though Stephanie's information is helpful in balancing the scales, the judge ultimately preferred the stability of David's home, particularly when paired with the stable home life provided by not just David, but also by Doug and Julie, who, as opposed to Jeri's touring lifestyle, appears extremely stable.

David's victorious feeling is short-lived, when, after leaving for his first dinner out with Valerie post-trial, Donna, his longtime babysitter, lets herself into the apartment, and takes Scotty with her in a fugue state.

 

 

 

 

Maggie, fatigued by her life working as a clerk in an antique store, decides to dedicate more time to volunteering at the David Martin Clinic, particularly with children. Tom suggests the idea as a way to have children in her life, and fill the gap Janice's departure left behind. Maggie works closely with Neil, eventually assisting him elsewhere in the hospital. The two strike up an easy friendship. Neil's friendship becomes closer and closer, as they share their loneliness with each other. The loneliness only increases for Maggie, as Mickey becomes more and more detached while working on an important case for Kate Winograd: her mother had passed away, and there was some degree of financial dispute with her siblings over the estate.

Sensing Mickey's growing interest in Kate, Maggie loses herself more and more in her work, and, when home, tensions grow more and more palpible, especially when Mickey sees the light in Maggie's eyes when talking about the children in the clinic. He feels terribly he can't give her a child of her own, and pulls away from her, feeling inadequate, as well as feeling lingering guilt over his reticence to act during Joanne and Maggie's battle for custody over Janice. Maggie insists she doesn't blame him, and wishes he would be closer to her again, but Mickey still feels insecure, and feels less pressure with Kate. The two grow closer and closer, which, in turn, draws Maggie and Neil closer and closer.

Things slowly become intense between Maggie and Neil, after Neil discusses losing his child with Phyllis, and feeling a sense that he will never have that stable home life with a wife and kids that he longed for. Despite his caddish ways, Neil has longed for stability, the kind Mickey and Maggie have shared. Maggie comforts him, this evolves into a kiss. Before things can move further, Maggie pushes Neil away.

The two have a serious talk the next night over dinner. Maggie is troubled by her kiss with Neil, and wants to pretend it never happened. Neil feels much the same, but expresses an attraction to what Maggie represents, and what he aspires to as he matures. Maggie is flattered.

Things evolve further when she returns home to find Mickey is still not home from the office. She goes on a hunt for him, and finds him asleep on a sofa at the office, stressed to the gills over his caseload. Maggie strokes his hair, waking him up slightly, enough for him to call out Kate's name. Maggie is horrified, and leaves the office immediately.

Julie tries to reason with Maggie, that Mickey is simply working so hard on Kate's case that she's on his mind, but Maggie is certain there's more to it, and begins to keep a close eye on Kate at the hospital. She pays Kate a visit one day to talk about "helping her out" around her office, but it's ultimately to check her datebook. She spies a dinner date with Mickey at a quiet restaurant. Maggie follows them there, and finds Kate with her hand on Mickey's, talking extremely intimately. In actuality, Kate has made a move on Mickey, but Mickey is reticent to act on it, knowing how betrayal feels of a partner, and wishing none of that on Maggie. Maggie returns to the hospital in tears, and is comforted by Neil. Neil's apartment is very close to the hospital, and Neil leaves to get Maggie into his place to console her. While out, Margo's plug is pulled by Stephanie.

Maggie and Neil make love after Neil works hard to reassure Maggie that she's beautiful and worthy of love, and that Mickey is a fool for letting Maggie slip through his fingers. Maggie immediately recognizes their tryst as a mistake, and Neil hurries back to the hospital, only to find Margo dead. He fabricates a story to Mike when pressed, but Mike doesn’t buy it. Mike, having been the one to find Margo’s plug pulled, and was seen by it, is immediately under suspicion. But with a lack of physical evidence (Mike’s fingerprints aren’t on the plug), he isn’t charged.

Maggie pulls away from her work with Neil, initially. And Mickey and Maggie reconnect after Kate’s case ends. They share a lovely Christmas together, with Maggie gifting Mickey a vintage swiss army knife, like the one he’d seen at Chez Julie.

 

But when Mike has Mickey sue UH and Neil for malpractice in Margo’s death, Maggie grows nervous. Her worst fears are confirmed when she discovers she’s pregnant. Knowing the baby is Neil’s she has no choice but to confess to Mickey. After turning to Marlena for support and guidance before approaching her husband (Marlena believes Mickey is tough enough to handle the news), Maggie tells Mickey the truth: the reason Neil can’t account for his whereabouts when Margo’s plug was pulled is because he was comforting Maggie at his nearby apartment. Maggie is pregnant. Mickey takes a moment to absorb the news, but is surprisingly okay with the news. He even thanks Maggie for solving the mystery for him. They talk, and while he’s displeased by the situation, the more Maggie talks about the events leading up to her affair with Neil, the more calm and collected Mickey seems. Maggie feels an odd sense of calm and reassurance. Her marriage is saved, and Mickey is handling the news well.

 

In court, the fight against UH and Neil begins to much press brouhaha. Tom is called to the stand, and expresses his grief at Margo’s death, and the incredible lengths the hospital went to to accommodate, and to extend Margo’s life. But under cross-examination, Tom admits they dropped the ball on the night of her death, and admit to the hospital’s continued financial difficulties, only recently remedied by Alex Marshall’s contributions.

 

When Neil is called to the stand, Mickey tries in vain to break his story, that he was on site, but that he did not receive any communication via the hospital announcement system to return to Margo’s room, nor was he paged. Mickey then calls the nurse on duty to dispute Neil’s account, noting that she did indeed page Neil, and received no response from the doctor. Neil makes it clear that he was available and had simply been on break, helping to calm a co-worker in distress before immediately returning to duty after his break had ended.

Neil’s lawyer, by contrast, implies during their cross-examination of Mike, that Margo was soon to die, regardless, and that it was, in fact, her wish to end her life on her own terms. If Margo had indeed had her plug pulled, it was by a friend or loved one who Margo had specifically asked this of, insinuating Mike had done exactly this, which he denies.

It is only when Maggie is called to the stand that the truth comes out. Expecting a subdued line of questioning from her so-far-forgiving husband, Maggie is taken aback when Mickey goes on the attack once she’s on the stand, hammering away at her until she cracks, begs Mickey not to make her tell everyone, and then tearfully reveals to all her affair with Neil Curtis.

That night, Mickey and Maggie have a huge blowout fight, with Maggie ending up conceding she deserved the line of questioning she received from Mickey, and had wondered why Mickey had been so calm and collected after she shared the news of her deception with him. Mickey cools off again, and tells Maggie that, despite the animosity he presented on the stand, he was simply doing his job as an attorney, and that he regrets airing their dirty laundry the way he did. Maggie resents that he had to, but simultaneously understands why he did. But Maggie admits that it will take her time to forgive Mickey’s actions, but she intends to, and hopes Mickey would do the same, and not just pretend he has. She then storms off to bed.

 

Marlena is increasingly concerned by Mickey’s calm exterior, fearing his laser focus on the case is masking a deep-seated rage against Neil that could explode violently, much like his rage toward Bill and Laura did years earlier. She expresses as much to Jordan, who thinks she might be onto something, but thinks that Marlena should take a step back, as Mickey is currently not her patient to deal with. Despite this, she approaches Maggie at the courthouse to lend her support, and to share her fears. Maggie appreciates Marlena’s words, and shares similar fears, discussing their fight the previous night.

 

The morning of the verdict, tensions are high across Salem. Alice makes Tom a hearty breakfast, with Tom lamenting that, if Mickey has his way, it will be the last they can afford. Alice reassures him, while vocally resenting the way her son has turned on his own father. Bill emerges at this point, noting that, in all likelihood, Mickey is directing all his rage at Neil into the case, as Marlena’s previous advice to him had him direct his anger into constructive work. This may have manifested itself in a laser-focused need to win the case, and help “his son”. Alice balks at this, insisting that the Mickey she knew would at least have considered the livelihood of his father in all this, but Bill makes it clear that he isn’t sure Mickey can even see the effect it is having on Tom at this point, if he even is seeing Tom in this at all.

 

At the trial, Neil and UH are found not guilty of malpractice. Mickey immediately heads out of the courtroom to splash water on his face in the bathroom. But once inside, Mickey reaches into his briefcase, and finds the swiss army knife Maggie bought him for Christmas. As he contemplates it, he goes over every argument he and Maggie have had, every time Neil had denied sleeping with his wife, every lie, every cover story. Maggie’s resentment of the time Mickey had spent with Kate. The betrayal of Neil, lying to his face as he coveted his wife. Seemingly in a trance, Mickey flicks the knife open, before snapping out of his state, and closing the knife, hiding it in his suit jacket pocket. As others enter the bathroom, Mickey closes his briefcase and leaves the room.

 

As Mickey exits the toilets, Neil and his lawyers emerge, with a crowd of supporters, the Horton family, and the press, hot on their trail. Neil, smiling, extends a hand to Mickey, wishing him no hard feelings, and an opportunity to discuss their situation. Mickey walks over to Neil without a smile, and shakes his hand with one hand. In the other, he quickly plunges the swiss army knife into Neil’s stomach, stunning the crowd. As Neil collapses, Maggie and Liz scream in horror.

 

ULTIMATELY: Neil recovers, Mickey ends up back at Bayview.

 

 

 

Doug and Julie are tense over their different perspectives over David and Trish's divorce. Their lovemaking ceases, as they find themselves at odds, and barely speaking, hoping to avoid an argument. Doug finally becomes fed up, and demands the couple hash out their differences about the case. Julie, scared of alienating her husband further, is reluctant, but eventually gives in.

Doug understands Julie's devotion to her son, and even understands Julie's anger at Trish, but believes Trish is truly past the wanderlust that drove her to leave Salem in the first place. Julie admits her tensions have been raised, in large part, due to the animosity Jeri had raised, and that, realistically, she would rather David and Trish found a non-confrontational way to end their marriage. Julie also admits, while she likes Stephanie, that she feels like the woman is a mystery, and feels there is something about Stephanie that is at once alien, and yet incredibly familiar to Julie.

 

Doug and Julie continue to struggle to conceive, and once again visit Neil about their options. Neil suggests IVF as a novel path to conception. Neil has been studying it closely, and believes that Doug and Julie are prime candidates to be among the first in North America to attempt the procedure. Julie is reluctant, and Doug remains unusually blasé about it all, which again raises Julie's suspicions. Doug dismisses it all, insisting that the decision be entirely up to Julie.

Julie consults with Steve, with Amanda, and with Maggie about her struggle. Each encourage Julie to go ahead with the procedure, all saying the same thing: that Hope should have a sibling to call her own. The only person this doesn't seem to fly with is her own doctor, Neil, who deflects whenever Julie mentions that particular subject. This troubles Julie, but she doesn't think too much of it at the moment.

Ultimately, the pregnancy takes, and Doug and Julie are thrilled.

 

 

Don grows increasingly insecure about the presence of Dr. Jordan Barr in Marlena's work life. He insists Marlena find a way to spend less time around him, but Marlena refuses, and resents Don's insinuation that she can't have a friendship with a colleague, likening it to her demanding he fire Linda and hire a male secretary to assuage her insecurity. Don is displeased by the implication that his dislike of Marlena's work relationship with Jordan is based on insecurity, but Marlena stands her ground.

Don is frustrated, having many stressors in his life, feels his career is beginning to stagnate. Marlena is comforting, but Don's frustration escalates when Jordan gives her a raise and a new set of responsibilities. While it's not officially a promotion in name, it is in spirit. Don pretends to be happy for his wife, but is not-so-secretly resentful and suspicious.

Soon after, Marlena is thrilled to discover she's pregnant. Don is thrilled by the news, hoping that this is the news that will bring him and his wife together. But this happiness is short-lived, as he quickly finds himself frustrated by Marlena's continually-increasing workload. He even goes so far as to confront Jordan, demanding he go easier on Marlena, which Marlena becomes furious about once she finds out.

 

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EPISODE 312 here

Cape Heights Volume 5 was released at the end of the June! This volume is more of a love letter as more focus is put on the couples and the romantic stories rather than the drug cartel and other stories. With 2 major cliffhangers at the very end, you don't want to miss it!

 

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE OF "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"

Eric continues his search for Nicole and Holly. Jennifer questions Jack on what kind of man he wants to be. Paul tells John why he's really back in town. Marlena breaks some unsettling news to Will. Victor gives Maggie new hope about their marriage. And, Kayla delivers news to Julie's family.

 

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The wedding of Olivia Prospect and Clyde Wright is fast approaching. Olivia sits in the living room of the Wright home filling out invitations with Panola and Haven.

 

Olivia: Thank you so much for helping me do this, ladies. I know hand signed invitations are a pain, but I want to make them personal to let my guests know how much I appreciate them.

 

Panola: It is no problem, Olivia. This is how I did it with my wedding, except I wrote each and every word myself.

 

Haven: Now when I got married my husband insisted on handling all the odds and ends. Little did I know he’d choose the cheapest printer and they ended up spelling our names wrong. Such a disaster much like the marriage.

 

Panola: Haven, we might not want to talk about a marriage being a disaster and this girl is about to get married.

 

Haven: Oh, I’m so sorry, please forgive me. You and Clyde are going to be very happy together. He’s a good man.

 

Olivia: I know. That is why I worked so hard to get to him before any of the other women in Conroy Valley did.

 

(Olivia’s phone rings)

 

Olivia: Please excuse me for a sec, this is the boutique about my dress.

 

(Olivia excuses herself to make a phone call)

 

Haven: I am so happy for them. Especially Clyde considering all he has been through.

 

Panola: Me too, but I am worried.

 

Haven: What has you worried, Panola?

 

Panola: He’s marrying his ex-wife’s sister and not just any ex-wife.

 

Haven: Clyde didn’t know she was Paula’s sister until awhile after they met. Besides, Paula’s still in prison.

 

Panola: But with that gang she used to run with you never know if you might try to have somebody on the outside come and mess with Clyde about this. I can’t stand thinking about it.

 

Haven: This is a happy time, so try not to let anything stress you.

 

Panola: I’m trying, but something just won’t let me rest. Feels like it’s in the air.

 

______________________________

 

 

On a country route, a smart looking electric car cruises down the highway. It passes a sign that says “Entering Conroy Valley”. Inside the car is a well dressed woman with a determined look on her face.

 

At the Hayes home, Garland is straightening up when he hears a knock at the door. He takes a sip of beer and looks through the peep hole of the door. He deeply sighs, closes his eyes for a beat and then slowly opens the door.

 

Garland: Paula.

 

Paula: Hello, Daddy.

 

Garland: What are you doing here?

 

Paula: You should know how to better welcome somebody than that with all the southern home training grandma used to push on us. Ooh, this place looks just like it did when I left.

 

Garland: You mean before you got locked up.

 

Paula: But I worked my butt off being good in there and got me an early release. Can you believe it?

 

Garland: Sort of. You sure ain’t no stranger to running a con.

 

Paula: Oh, you’re still so funny, Daddy. I know you’re glad to see me but that masculinity thing just won’t let you show it. Where’s Adam?

 

Garland: Who?

 

Paula: You’re going to play that again? By now I thought you would have accepted it.

 

Garland: Look, I can’t be dealing with talking about Adam and figuring out what you’re up to, so just cut to the chase about what you want.

 

Paula: I need a place to stay.

 

Garland: Can’t your mother put you up in the big old mansion in Charterwood with that bougie husband of hers?

 

Paula: She hooked me up with some clothes so I get to working and all that, but I wanted to come home to where my roots are. You can fix me some of the sausage and gravy you cook so good and I can tell you about my plans.

 

Garland: Don’t tell me about nothing illegal that you are trying to do, Paula. I’m too old for your mess.

 

Paula: Don’t worry, it’s all gonna be really legit. I’m going to be doing some clothes merchandising. Somebody in the pen showed me a thing or too.

 

(Paula picks up the newspaper and flips through it. She looks on the society page and sees the news about Clyde’s wedding)

 

Paula: Isn’t that just cute as can be? (She smirks and throws the newspaper down on the table)

 

At one of the Wright’s grocery stores, Clyde is taking inventory. Curtis walks in and shakes his head.

 

Curtis: Clyde, Clyde. Man, why do you do this? You’re up in the office with Mom and I. You don’t have to take inventory.

 

Clyde: I enjoy it. It’s a stress reliever and right now that is what I need.

 

Curtis: This wedding is getting to you. I knew it would. You aren’t ready to be married again.

 

Clyde: Oh, I want to be married. It’s just that it feels so right that it scares me.

 

Curtis: What are you talking about? That makes no sense.

 

Clyde: You probably don’t understand, but anytime something good happens for me I start psyching myself out and thinking it’s too good to be true.

 

Curtis: I’d probably feel some kind of way if I got shot by my last wife.

 

Clyde: Really, Curtis? Man, this is serious.

 

Curtis: My bad, sorry. You’re thinking too much and that’s why you’ve always got them headaches.

 

Clyde: That’s a sinus issue.

 

Curtis: Whatever, I know what it really is. You’re afraid of Paula.

 

Clyde: That’s ridiculous. She’s going to be in prison awhile longer and probably won’t be thinking about me when she gets out.

 

Curtis: Even the sanest woman would flip if he ex-husband was marrying her sister. Paula didn’t even like the church mothers hugging you to long. You remember she almost flipped out in church that one time.

 

Clyde: That is my past. Olivia is my future and that is where my head is at. I’m just worried about problems in general. Paula is the furthest thing from my mind.

 

 

______________________________

 

 

Meanwhile, Panola stops in at her office and finds Joseph there.

 

Panola: Joseph, I thought you’d be at home. Is something wrong?

 

Joseph: We got a big problem. Paula is out of prison.

 

Panola: What? Hold on now, she wasn’t supposed to get out for another few years.

 

Joseph: Yes, but apparently she was released for being a model prisoner.

 

Panola: Our grandchild died because of her and she just gets out early, how?

 

Joseph: That’s the way it works sometimes, babe.

 

Panola: Can he get a restraining order or something? Anything to protect him.

 

Joseph: He could do that, but it’s really best if he didn’t acknowledge her at all. She might not even come back to Conroy Valley. Baltimore was her real stomping ground, so maybe she’ll stay that.

 

Panola: I don’t know, she was still mighty angry at him. I can still see her face in court and feel all that hate.

 

Joseph: Look, I only told you just so we can be alert, not so you can start stressing yourself out.

 

(Joseph embraces Panola)

 

Panola: I’ll try to be calm, but I had been having bad feelings about her coming back.

 

 

Clyde walks up the steps to his apartment and he suddenly feels a presence behind him. He turns around and sees Paula.

 

Paula: Long time no see, Clyde. How are you?

 

(Paula smirks at Clyde as he looks very nervous)

ON TODAY'S EPISODE OF GENERAL HOSPITAL

Alexis and Sonny fight to save their daughter! Nina's world is turned upside down! Oscar's health continues to deteriorate. And, Laura and Kevin share a close moment.

 

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SONBC INTERVIEWS ROSCOE BORN

SONBC- Well welcome back Roscoe!!!  What is this, the 18th daytime serial you've been cast in?

 

Roscoe Born- Actually, Santa Barbara was my 2nd soap originally, I was on Ryan's Hope prior to being cast on SB.

 

SONBC- But this is 'RTSB.'  It's not your mother's 'Santa Barbara.'

 

Roscoe Born- My mother actually was more of a P&G soap fan- As The World Turns and Guiding Light were her favorites.  But I know what you mean.   However, the writing is brilliant, there are surprises abound and I get to work with the incomparable Marcy Walker again.

 

SONBC- Yes, but for how long.

 

Roscoe Born- Well, you know how Greg operates.  I'm not at liberty to say.  What I can tell you is that the late start is all Marcy's fault.

 

SONBC- Trouble in paradise?  On set difficulties already?"

 

Roscoe Born- Nothing like that.  She had prior commitments to her church that Greg graciously agreed to work around.  He considered an emergency recast, but in the end, the decision was made to delay the premiere and the shooting of the premiere until Marcy was available.   Shooting has been a bit hectic, working around her church schedule but everyone at 'RTSB' agrees that accommodating that request in order to have Marcy is well worth it.

 

SONBC- So can you give us a definite premiere date?  Are you gonna be around a while?

 

Roscoe Born- The answer to both of those questions is this- stay tuned!!!

 

SONBC- You have to give us something Roscoe, more than that.

 

Roscoe Born- I've been lucky enough to receive 'Special Guest Star' billing.   I've been told we'll be on air sometime in August, but that remains to be seen.   But I can tell you Marcy started shooting this week and you're not gonna want to miss a minute!

 

 

Cries in the Night: Chapter 104 link (https://monticellotimes.wordpress.com/2018/05/17/cries-in-the-night-chapter-104/)

("Cries in the Night" is Book 2 in the original "Edge of Night" mystery series "Return to Monticello")

http://santabarbarafanfic.blogspot.com/2018/06/santa-barbara-episode-2.html

Okay here goes (lol). Working within the framework of existing storylines.  This story is spread out over the course of two weeks or so, mingled with other stories.  The time-frames are not precise as this is just a rough layout of ideas that I haven't even fully thought.  Just writing as I'm thinking...

 

The only thing that would half-way interest me in the Jack startup story is if Jack convinced Ashley to partner with him (when a disgruntled Ashley decides that Billy isn't listening to her after he has discarded all her ideas). 

 

Meanwhile, Jill gets wind of this new venture and advises Billy to do what he has to do in order to bring both Jack and Ashley back to Jabot.  Billy, encouraged on by Phyllis, insists that he won't need them because their startup will flop.  Jill walks away irritated with Billy's attitude, thinking that perhaps her son needs to be brought back down to earth.

 

Together, Jack and Ashley decide, not only build out Ashley's discarded ideas for cosmetics but they also decide to launch a moderately priced line of cosmetics--which are basically "dupes" of Jabot favorites, including an updated dupe to John Abbott's first formulated fragrance Vive Riche with new and improved scent and packaging, with a cheeky name like Tojour Riche (Forever Rich), a play on the name of John Abbott's fragrance.

 

Desperate for investors, Jack and Ashley approach Jill about Chancellor taking a stake in the emerging company. 

Jill declines until Ashley tells her the one of the ideas was to revamp fragrances from the Jill's beloved Men's line. 

Ashley proposed this to Billy but he literally trashed it.  Jill is incensed but reminds Ashley that Brash and Sassy had that line and retooled it as Dare and Ashley reminds Jill that Brash and Sassy folded when Victoria returned to Newman, Jill correctly guesses that the proprietary rights are on the verge of lapsing and may be up for grabs. 

Ashley suggests that she can make "dupes" for the product but Jill wants her beloved Men's line out of Newman hands. 

They both look up the proprietary rights and it is Jill's suspicion that the rights are about to lapse is confirmed.

Jill leaves a message for Michael to meet her as she wants to file some paperwork. 

Ashley proposes that they partner 50-50 but Jill suggests that Chancellor might want full rights to the products to put out on their own.  Ashley emphasizes the need to revamp and update the products and haughtily suggests that Jill knows full well that Ashley is the best chemist to improve the cosmetics.  Jill agrees but Jill wants it publicized that this will be a revamped version of the original Men's line which she created.  Ashley suggests having HWG handle the PR but Jack, still stung by their rejection when he pitched the idea to them, rejects the idea.  Jill mentions a recent hire for CI's marketing department that she finds to be very impressive.  Jack and Ashley are both receptive to meeting her ( down the road--enter Shari Headley as the marketing executive).

 

Jill meets with Michael, who, on a promise of lawyer/client confidentiality, helps her to file paperwork to secure the proprietary rights to the product line that was once her Men's line for Jabot.

 

Meanwhile both Billy and Victoria hear rumors about Jack and Ashley taking meetings with investors for their new venture and both Jabot and Newman executives begin to worry.  Kyle wonders whether he should have moved with his father to the new venture. Billy wonders whether it's finally time to nullify the dreaded 'blood Abbott clause' and Victoria seeks more information on what products Jack and Ashley are working on.

 

As this new marketing exec meets with Jack and Ashley, all hit it off immediately and since investor money has been coming in, they decide that there is money in the budget to hire the new exec to marketing and PR immediately.   The first order of business is to set a launch date.

 

Curiosity getting the better of her, Abby decides to do some digging and discovers that there is a plan to revamp products that became a part of Victoria's Dare line.  A smirk comes across Abby's lips as Victoria enters the office to ask her sister what has her looking like the cat the swallowed the canary, to which Abby responds "You have no idea, do you?". Abby drops a hint about a new men's cosmetics line coming soon to shelves everywhere.

 

Billy enlists Traci's help to try to get Ashley and Jack to meet them over dinner to discuss repairing the rift but when they all meet, it turns out to be a pitch for Ashley and Jack to fold their venture and return to Jabot.  Jack and Ashley scoff as it's too late. 

 

Victoria tries to enlist Michael's help to try to send a cease and desist letter to Jack and Ashley as she has guessed it has to be them trying to use Dare as a blueprint for a new line of men's cosmetics and Michael declines her offer.  Victoria asks Michael if he's working for them and Michael only states that he hasn't met with either Jack or Ashley about Dare.  Victoria is suspicious of what Michael isn't saying.

 

Neil sees the new marketing/PR exec at the GCAC, offers to buy her a drink and proceeds to chats her up.  When he finds out about her PR background he states that HWG could use someone of her considerable skill-set.  As she is about to decline his offer, Jack steps in and says "Oh I see you've met our new head of marketing and PR".  Neil looks perplexed.  The new PR exec promptly thanks Neil for the drink, proclaims that "gentlemen, I have work to do" and proceeds to exit as Jack says that he'll see her at the office.  

 

DAYS LATER

At some point, Jill starts is getting impatient and after leaving texts, which Michael has mostly been ignoring Jill decides to "take the bull by the horns" and call Michael for a lunch meeting.  Michael, who does not let on who he's on the phone with, tells the caller that he already has plans with his wife as Lauren hovers in the background.  Michael can guess what it is about and believes that she could get the news that she wants soon, if only she'd exercise some patience.  Jill emphasized that being patient did not get her to where she is in life, ever.  As Lauren tries to ask Michael who he's arguing with on the phone, the doorbell rings and Lauren answers it.  A courier has her sign for a legal sized envelope.  "Michael, this says urgent".  Michael can barely get the words "I'll call your back" out as he hangs up.  He takes the envelope, opens it and examines the papers, briefly lets out a sigh of relief before looking at Lauren and saying "I'm sorry honey but I'm gonna have to cancel our lunch date".  Lauren rolls her eyes.

 

At the outdoor café, Shari Headley's character shakes Lily's hand and thanks her for agreeing to meet at such short notice.  The new PR/marketing exec explains that she want to use Lily's agency to find models for a campaign blitz for the launch of a dynamic new men's cosmetics line, although she cannot yet give many details, suffice it to say that it is a major upgrade of a once beloved line.  Lily furrows her brow.

 

Later, at the GCAC, Lily and Abby meet for lunch and discuss their suspicions that someone is revamping Dare and it won't be Victoria or Newman.  Abby thinks it is her mother and Jack. Lily mentions the meeting she had earlier with a very elegant yet sharp marketing exec that gave little details.  They both muse on how mysterious the situation is and how it may lead to a footrace between various corporations.

 

Lauren on the phone says "Michael just canceled with me again, how about joining me for lunch?" 

 

Hilary, Jack and the unnamed marketing/PR exec (ToBeNamed) sit down to lunch at the GCAC.  Jack notices Jill and Michael at another table.  Jack makes the introductions between Hilary and the exec, who takes the lead in the conversation and discusses having a segment that introduces some of new products before they go to market, to generate consumer interest, she presents Hilary with a gift bag of products, including some prototypes for what will be their men's line. Jack suggest that Devon try those out.  Speaking of Devon, Jack asks Hilary about who they can talk to about book a private party at the GCAC for a future launch party.  Hilary suggest that she can put the PR exec in touch with the club's manager.  

 

At the other table, Jill peruses that papers that papers with a thousand watt grin on her face. "Well that was fast!" Jill exclaims.  "Not fast enough for me", Michael says. "You practically called or texted me every day".  As Jill starts to apologize, she notices that Lauren and Paul have just sat down to lunch.

 

Lauren mentions how great it always is to meet up with her good friend.  She complains that Michael has keeps canceling plans with her and she's doing all she can to not become suspicious. Paul urges her to keep on that track.  Paul observes Michael sitting with someone whose face is hidden behind a menu. "Speaking of the devil", Paul gestures toward Michael's table. Lauren follow's Paul's glance and sees Michael sitting with someone and gasps.  As the waiter makes her way to the table, Lauren points to an item and asks Paul to order for her as she marches toward Michael's table.  Jill hands the menu to another waiter.  Lauren chastises Jill for arriving in town without letter her know and asks how long she's been her and is appalled when Jill tells her two weeks.  Jill tries to explain that there was a perfectly good reason why she wanted to be somewhat incognito and says that Lauren might as well know the reason why.  Michael pulls up a chair and Lauren sits, telling Jill that "this had better be good". 

 

At Newman,  Victoria and a team are busy on phones and computers when an employee puts a laptop in front of Victoria and points to a section on the screen.  Victoria gasps loudly as Abby walks in and asks what's all the drama about.  Victoria points out that Jill has reclaimed proprietary rights of her men's line with means that Dare, in its current incarnation is effectively dead.

 

Neil, Devon and Lily discuss and how messy things could get their suspicions are confirmed and Ashley and Jack have somehow gotten rights to Dare's line of products.  Neil is unsure how that's legally possible.  He knows some companies don't bother to get patents because of their expense but sure Victoria made sure that she held the proprietary rights to the products.  Lily thinks it's possible that Dare got lost in the shuffle after Victoria went back to Newman and became embroiled in a tussle with Ashley for the CEO position.  Neil and Lily start to discuss their respective meeting with the new marketing/PR exec and Devon wonders whether HWG will regret not being able to snag her for their PR company.  Hilary walks in and mentions just having had a meeting with her and that she is already meeting with the manager at the GCAC to discuss a launch party.  Neil remarks that this new exec wastes no time. Hilary calls Mariah and tells her they need to schedule a staff meeting about an upcoming show to tease some coming attractions for some products from Jack and Ashley's venture.  Devon marvels at how sharp the people behind this venture all seem.  He wonders aloud whether it be too late to try to buy a stake in the company.  Hilary proposes that if she can get in a joint stake with Devon and/or HWG perhaps she can help.

 

Cane is irate with Jill for keeping him in the dark.  Jill states that this her own stake and is separate from Chancellor.  She urges Cane not to worry as this venture, in no way competes with anything at Chancellor. Cane still sulks at having been kept out of the action.

 

At Newman, Abby announces that Victor wants to meet with them now.  With a smirk, Abby taunts Victoria for letting the ball drop.

 

Later, Ashley informs Jack that she has heard from Jill and the revamp of the men's line is a "Go".  Ashley and Jack are in an upbeat mood that this venture is truly coming together.

 

Genoa City Memorial Hospital.

 

 

Hillary walks into Nate’s room and sees Olivia with her head laying upon Nate’s chest. It’s hard to take in the sight of Nate hemmed up in a body cast knowing she played a significant role in making that happen. The guilt is so much a tear forms in her eye.

 

 

Olivia: Nathan, I need you to wake up from this coma. Son please I love you. I can’t lose you like this.

 

 

Olivia sits up and wipes the tears coming from her eyes and also she takes a tissue to wipe her nose since every time she wells up her nose begins to run. She sees Hillary. She stands up.

 

 

Olivia: Hillary right?

 

 

Hillary gives a faint smile.

 

 

Hillary: Yes Mrs. Hastings.

 

 

Hillary extends her hand out to shake with Olivia’s.

 

 

Olivia: I didn’t hear you come in. I’m sorry you have to see me like this.

 

 

Hillary: No your fine. I came to check up on Nathan. What are the doctors saying?

 

 

Olivia: Dr. Whitfield says the swelling in Nate’s brain has subsided. He’s been easing Nate  out of the  coma induced by medication.

 

 

Hillary: That’s so great. So that means he could be waking up soon?

 

 

Olivia: That is the prognosis. Then there is what’s underneath the cast. He has broken arms, legs and possible spinal injury. It’s too soon to tell.

 

 

Hillary: One step at a time… I came here to give Nate some hope.

 

 

Olivia: Oh…?

 

 

Hillary rubs her stomach.

 

 

Hillary: Nathan and I are having a baby.

 

 

Olivia looks in shock.

 

 

Olivia: A child? You and Nathan?

 

 

Hillary: That’s right. I came to tell Nathan, maybe if he heard the news it would give him the will to wake up.

 

 

Olivia: I just had no idea that my son was dating any one.

 

 

Hillary: Well I’ve only been in town a few months. Nate and I were together in college but I had to leave to care for my dying mother.

 

 

Olivia: I’m sorry to hear that. I must say I’m sorry because Nate never mentioned a Hillary. The only woman I know about being in his life is Roxanne. And I only found that out at Lily’s homecoming party. When my son admitted to having feelings for Roxanne. I had no idea this was all going on.

 

 

Hillary: It’s a complicated situation.

 

 

She says as she has a flashback of hiding in Roxanne’s apartment and then recording the conversation she overheard with Nate and Roxanne where they confess their feelings for one another.

 

 

Olivia: I take it there is no love lost between you and Roxanne. I saw the altercation you had with her in the emergency room.

 

 

Hillary: My half-sister is a waste of air that other people could be using to do good things with.

 

 

Olivia: Oh wow. This is complicated.  A pair of sisters fighting over my son.

 

 

Hillary: There is no fight Mrs. Hastings…Complicated, yes I can give you that but a fight, well If you want to call it that, let’s say I won, I am having your grandchild. A baby trumps everything else.

 

 

Hillary says with a smile rubbing her stomach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

 

 

Episode 184: Keemo helps Victor fight Jack!

 

 

Written by: ML Cooks

 

 

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

 

 

Creative Consults: Cary Richardson and Alex Washington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City Jail

 

 

Spencer waits in a room that Roxanne walks into.

 

 

Spencer: Finally. I’ve waited 30 minutes here in this holding room to see you.

 

 

Roxanne: You are here to bail me out?

 

 

Spencer: Well you know I’ve fallen on hard times. I work as a cook at Gina’s and I don’t have that kind of money. They took my car and house so I now take the bus and rent.

 

 

Roxanne: Some father I have. Went from a pimp to being a district attorney and now to being a broke bum.

 

 

Spencer: Really?

 

 

Roxanne: I need help and my father is unable to be here for me. I bet you would help that tramp Hillary.

 

 

Spencer: I am doing the best I can. No one asked you to attack your half-sister and over what? A man? Nate? I told you two before, you know when you two lionesses had your first encounter at my damn apartment breaking down my door that no man is worth fighting over. My landlord was not happy with having to replace the door. I don’t have the money to keep replacing doors or paying bails. I also got quite a few noise complaints behind all that.

 

 

Roxanne: If you are not here to bail me out then why are you here?

 

 

Spencer: Now see I had some good news for you. Leslie was right, that mouth of yours’s is out of control.

 

 

Roxanne: It’s not my mouth. I just have zero respect for you or Leslie. You’re a pimp and she was your hoe. How can I respect people like that? And to think you’re my long lost parents. Usually when a family is reunited they are happy. Not this time. I was disappointed and embarrassed.

 

 

Spencer: You really are your own worst enemy.

 

 

Roxanne: No, that slut daughter of yours is the enemy.

 

 

Spencer can only just shake his head back and forth and wonder why his daughter has so much venom in her veins.

 

 

Spencer: Where does it come from?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown Stone Apartments. Lauren’s Place.  

 

 

Gloria looks at Lauren with big eyes.

 

 

Gloria: I loved John Abbott very much Lauren! I had no idea Keemo was his grandson!

 

 

Lauren: What kind of love allows you to date your deceased’s husband grandson Gloria? And you want to stand here and tell me about my relationship with your son?

 

 

Gloria: Of course. Michael is my son and I’m very worried about him. I’ve never seen him so low.

 

 

Lauren: Michael should have thought of all of that before he became a bitch boy for Victor Newman.

 

 

Gloria: Stop calling him that! Michael is a good man who takes care of his family. You can’t say that about a lot of men these days.

 

 

Lauren: A lot of men don’t become bitch boys either do they Gloria? Look I really think its best you leave. I am divorcing Michael Baldwin and suing for custody, sole custody of Fenmore. No one will change my mind.

 

 

Gloria: So you’re going to throw everything you and Michael built up all these years away?

 

 

Lauren: I didn’t do that Michael did when he put Victor first!

 

 

Gloria: You have really changed Lauren.

 

 

Lauren: Have a good day Gloria. You have your own issues you need to deal with.

 

 

Lauren opens the door and motions Gloria to leave.

 

 

Gloria shakes her head at Lauren and leaves her apt. Lauren closes the door.

 

 

Gloria: Oh Michael I tried. I really did. Lauren is really going to go ahead with this divorce and custody battle. I won’t give up though. I will find a way to save your family.

 

 

She pulls out her cell phone and notices 4 missed calls from Keemo. She thinks of him and then of what Lauren said to her: She’s in love with her deceased husband’s grandson.

 

 

Gloria takes a deep breath and then leaves Brownstone Apartments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Name Tower, 24 floor, House of Kem

 

 

Victor is smiling from ear to ear as he basks in the recruitment of Jack’s son Keemo to his side in the war against Jack.

 

 

Victor: You made the right decision my boy.

 

 

Keemo: I usually try to make them all the time. So tell me Mr. Newman, what do we need to do? Do we have a plan to take out  Jack?

 

 

Victor: I do my boy. I am going to hit Jack from all angles. But there is one problem.

 

 

Keemo: Problems is a word not in my vocabulary.

 

 

Victor: I like that.  Let’s say… a minor detail then?

 

 

Keemo: Which is?

 

 

Victor: Your father has all my assets. I have no money, not even a place to lay my head. I have nothing Keemo. I need money to get on my feet and get Jack back. I can’t get my revenge without any money. Your jack ass father has it all.

 

 

Keemo leans back in his chair and takes a deep breath.

 

 

Keemo: Money.

 

 

Victor: A lot of it my boy.

 

 

Keemo: Mr. Newman as you know I am just starting up my fashion house. It’s designed to put a dent into Jabot. I have loans out for this new business venture. I really don’t feel entirely too comfortable loaning any money out right now.

 

 

Victor: I am Victor Newman.

 

 

Keemo: I don’t have money like that.

 

 

Victor: Do you know how any of this makes me feel? Me, Victor Newman begging for a loan. This is what your jack ass father did to me. With or without you Keemo, I will get back my power, my respect, my family and my empire back. I just need a helping hand right now. I have nothing.

 

 

Keemo: I understand Mr. Newman.

 

 

Keemo spins around in his chair and looks out the ground to ceiling window that overlooks Genoa City.

 

 

Keemo: Mr. Newman no cost is too high to take out my father Jack. Jack is an ass and he’s in the way of my happiness with Gloria and he has no respect for me.

 

 

He spins back around in his executive chair to face Victor.

 

 

Victor smiles.

 

 

Victor: You won’t regret this and this fashion house will be a major success,… we will see to that once we get Jack out of the way.

 

 

Keemo: I can wire or write a check for a million. To help you find a place and get back on your feet.

 

 

Victor: Cash please my boy. I don’t have any means to cash a check these days. Jack has really did a number on me.

 

 

Keemo: Wow… Cash it is my friend. I’ll work on it and then give you a call to let you know when and where you can pick it up.

 

 

Victor: I really appreciate that my boy. Our characters are already winning against Jack. Jack’s son is going to give me a startup loan to take out his own father who is the enemy at this point in my story. Check mate Jack Ass Abbott. I am going to crush his character!

 

 

Victor stands up with a broad smile as Keemo frowns up wondering why Victor is sounding so weird.

 

 

Victor: Will it be today? My character is tired and a little hungry.

 

 

Keemo pulls out 60 bucks from his wallet and slides it across his desk.

 

 

Keemo: Go get something nice to eat.

 

 

Victor looks down at the money, shocked that he has been reduced to charity.

 

 

Victor:  Thank you Keemo. Tell no other characters in Genoa City of this charity. It would make my character look so bad.

 

 

Keemo: I’ll be in touch Mr. Newman.

 

 

Victor: Good day.

 

 

Victor grabs the money and leaves HOK and therefore No Name Tower.

 

 

Keemo spins around in his chair to take in his view of the city and ponder a few thoughts.

 

 

Why does Victor get weird in his speech and the fact that he is helping Victor take out his own dad. Keemo thinks of the loyalty he should have to Jack since Jack is his father. But Keemo doesn’t feel loyalty from Jack’s end.  Keemo then wonders what his mother Luan would think of the situation that is developing. Father vs. Son costarring Victor Newman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City Jail

 

 

Roxanne: I don’t have venom in me. I just don’t like that slutty daughter of yours.

 

 

Spencer: I wish you wouldn’t address her like that. She is your half-sister and we are a family and we need to make this work.

 

 

Roxanne: I don’t need anything like that. I just need my Nate. But Hillary slept with him as soon as she hit town. That’s a hoe to me.

 

 

Spencer: They were together in college. They picked up right where they left off. How is that being a hoe?

 

 

Roxanne: I really like how you just keep defending her? What about me? I was going to have a singing career until you the pimp and my mother the college slut were exposed as my parents. Now that is ruined. My future is ruined thanks to my new found parents and yet you keep defending tramp ass Hillary. You seem to know a lot about hoes considering my mother was one of your hoes back in the day.

 

 

Spencer: That’s the part I don’t get, if you want or wanted Nate so much then why were you with Devon?

 

 

Roxanne: I love Devon. He’s special, kind and handsome. He’s… just… I don’t know, Nate just lights my fire. He turns me on. I was a little bored with Devon I guess. He didn’t deserve what I did to him but I never slept with Nate. I never betrayed Devon in that way. Nate and I held restraint yet when that tramp stamp Hillary hits town on the first night she had sex with him… It hurts.

 

 

Spencer: Roxanne this thing with Nate… your going have to let it go.

 

 

Roxanne: And let Hillary win? No! Nate and I have something real. We share so much. He was there for me and I was there for him.

 

 

Spencer: Hillary did win. She’s having Nate’s baby. She’s pregnant Roxanne!

 

 

Roxanne: No!

 

 

Roxanne feels sharp pains in her gut and heart.

 

 

Roxanne: No.

 

 

She says softly as she turns away from her father.

 

 

Roxanne: No…

 

 

Only this time with tears forming in her eyes

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WRITTEN BY: Casey Hutchison

 

 

EMILY/MICHAEL:

At Michael’s Home, Emily comes home from partying with her friends at a concert. When she arrives home, Michael enters. The two sit on the couch discussing how Emily’s night was. Emily then brings up her mother, Marty. Michael and Emily talk about Marty, and what she did by leaving Emily to drown. Emily then reveals that she is ready to forgive her mother, and Michael ponders on whether he is ready to do the same, or not.

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SASHA/KATE:

Sasha goes to visit her mother at the Sumner Home. This interrupts Meg and Kate’s girls night. When asked what Sasha is doing there, she tells her mother that she wonders why she had to break her father’s heart in the way she did. This leads to a heart to heart on what was really going on in their marriage. Kate tries to reveal in the best way she can to Sasha that the two were just growing further and further apart. Upon leaving, Sasha reveals that she will do everything she can to get her parents back together.

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ERIC/KAREN:

At the Fairgate Home, Karen is delighted to see her son, and reconnect with him. They talk about Eric’s time in Saudi Arabia, and how great it was to really explore a different world. Eric then brings into the conversation his strange encounter with his brother. Karen has many questions on why things became strange. Eric then reveals an important part of history that Michael got wrong (the killing of Linda). Karen then goes on to say that it was probably nothing. When Eric leaves, Karen wonders if this could be a real thing to worry about. However, she decides to just put it on her shoulder, and she goes off to bed.

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ABBY/OLIVIA:

At Abby’s Home, Abby is getting ready for bed, when she hears the doorbell ring. She goes down the stairs, and to the door. Upon opening the door, she is shocked to see Olivia. She immediately goes into an embrace with her daughter. Later, Olivia reveals that she is back to make a fresh start for herself. A whole new life. Abby vows to help her.

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Matthew Ashford as Alec Davis
Alyshia Osche as Ashley Wentworth
Elizabeth Kiefer as Beth Hale
Michael Roark as Clint Wentworth
Kodi Kitchen as Dana Wentworth
Sal Stowers as Deanna Ward
Debbi Morgan as Dr. Avery Madison
Ron Raines as Frank Southwick
Bradley Cole as Harley Wentworth
Justin Bruening as Jamieson Southwick
Terri Conn as Jocelyn Wentworth
Melissa Archer as Kelly Morgan
Erika Slezak as Leslie Southwick
Kim Zimmer as Margo Wentworth
Chrishell Stause as Michelle Wentworth
Kim Matula as Natalie Wentworth
Lenny Platt as Owen Southwick
Kassie DePaiva as Rose Davis
Linda Dano as Roxy Finn
Kelley Missal as Sadie Hale
Lindsay Hartley as Sofia Munro
Scott Reeves as Stephen Webster
Josh Kelly as Tanner Jacks
Lachlan Buchanan as Tyler Thomas
Greg Vaughan as Zach Southwick

 

 

Written by: Nick M.

 

Ben is at his house getting dressed.

 

Someone is at the door. He walks out of his room and to the front door.

 

It is Luke

 

LUKE: Surprised?

BEN: I have to say I am.

LUKE: I know you are the one usually doing the surprising, but I thought I would for once.

BEN: This is a pleasant one.

LUKE: I just wanted to come and say that I really enjoyed your visit last night.

BEN: I had a great time too.

LUKE: But I also wanted to say that well…not to be needy, but I really hope you won’t pull away again like recently.

BEN: I apologized for that.

LUKE: I know, but still…

 

--

 

Elijah is also home.

 

And he also gets a surprise visit at the door.

 

It is Eartha!

 

ELIJAH: I’ll be damned. Look who is showing her face here.

EARTHA: Don’t act too astonished.

ELIJAH: It’s always touch and go with you on if you want to see me or not.

EARTHA: Well right now I do.

ELIJAH: May I ask why?

EARTHA: Because I have been thinking about you a lot lately.

 

Elijah cannot help, but smile wide when she says this…

 

--

 

Blair is calling Todd

 

Todd is on his Bluetooth in the car.

 

TODD: You again Blair?

BLAIR: Don’t sound so angry about it.

TODD: I am not angry, but you are getting bothersome.

BLAIR: I just want to make sure you get to New Mexico okay.

TODD: Your concern is cute and all, but I will be fine.

BLAIR: Just text me when you get to Paradise.

TODD: I will.

BLAIR: Thank you. I love you.

TODD: I love you too.

 

Blair hangs up.

 

She then grabs the file that she has with info on Reva Shayne.

 

BLAIR: Guess I will read more info on Reva Beast.

 

She smirks as she goes back to reading the file…

 

--

 

James Stenbeck is with Gary

 

GARY: I’m nervous.

JAMES: Why the hell are you nervous?

GARY: We need Todd Manning to be successful on this.

JAMES: Yes I do need him to be successful.

GARY: Are you not nervous?

JAMES: I’ve lived through so much, my nerves are shot.

 

GARY: Well this plan has not been smooth sailing but it has reached this important point.

JAMES: My son Paul will not get away trying to take money that belongs to me.

GARY: I sometimes wonder about your relationship with your family.

JAMES: Don’t. That money is rightfully mine, not Paul’s. He thinks he is getting the last laugh, but I always do.

 

 

 

Holden Snyder is at the City Hall.

 

He is starting his new job.

 

Holden is surprised to see a door with his name on it.

 

HOLDEN: My own office even. Pretty fancy.

 

He opens the door and walks inside.

 

HOLDEN: And it looks like plenty of work already too.

 

He walks to his desk where there is a stack of papers.

 

HOLDEN: This is quite a load.

 

He picks some of them up and glances over them.

 

Just then Mayor Woods walks in.

 

MAYOR WOODS: Welcome to day 1.

HOLDEN: Thank you sir.

MAYOR WOODS: I hope you will find your office very accommodating.

HOLDEN: I do. Thank you.

MAYOR WOODS: You have a lot of numbers to crunch for this city.

HOLDEN: (Glances back at his desk) I see that.

 

--

 

Cut to Ben and Luke

 

BEN: Let me apologize again.

LUKE: You don’t have to. I was half joking.

BEN: No, I am sorry I got distant and kind of rude. I have been preparing for a ski trip in the future.

LUKE: Back to the slopes?

BEN: Yes. Going to be fun. Maybe you can tag along. It is where we met after all.

LUKE: I would happily go if I can get the time off.

BEN: Hey, how about I make things up to you by taking you out to breakfast?

LUKE: I am not going to turn that down.

 

--

 

Eartha is With Elijah.

 

ELIJAH: So…you have been thinking about me huh?

EARTHA: First off you can wipe that sh*t eating grin off of your face.

ELIJAH: That was subconscious.

EARTHA: But yes I have…I…I miss you. I wish we could just be closer. Like way back in our youth.

ELIJAH: You know I have wanted that for a long time now. To be closer to you…

EARTHA: We can be great friends.

ELIJAH: Then what is stopping us from being closer friends? You have been back in Union Creek for damn near fifteen years now.

 

EARTHA: Frankly because I am afraid.

ELIJAH: Afraid of me? I am a cop now, not an almost gangster like when we dated.

EARTHA: I am not afraid of you. I am afraid of those intense feeling we use to have for each other. I am afraid of them coming back.

 

Elijah grabs her hand and that causes her to react nervously.

 

EARTHA: I am running late for work. I should go.

 

She pulls her hand away.

 

ELIJAH: No wait. We were actually getting somewhere.

EARTHA: Sorry, but I have to go.

 

--

 

JAMES: I need to put an end to whatever plans Paul and Barbara have.

GARY: They reopened their company.

JAMES: Yes I know. Using some of my money! They always think they know what they are doing…

 

James has a flashback:

 

 

 

GARY: What are you thinking about, boss?

JAMES: Just how stupid the people I’ve called my family can be. All of my sons and their mothers have different ticks. My youngest…I am sure his mother Christy will keep him in line for now. However Paul and Barbara never know what is good for them. I have tried to love my family, but I always have to stay one step ahead of them, because I am the one that know what is good for them.

GARY: I am sure you do.

JAMES: And don’t worry, Gary. When I put a stop to Paul’s theft, you and I can continue what we started when we came here to Union Creek in the first place…

 

--

 

Blair is sipping on a glass of wine.

 

BLAIR: This is quite the read on Reva beast.

 

She is giggling with some glee.

 

BLAIR: Reva was Amish for many years?

 

She cracks up laughing.

 

BLAIR: And treated like royalty on some island? What were they smoking? Must have been good!

 

She laughs again and finishes off her wine.

 

BLAIR: Reva Shayne sounds nuts. I think I can use that to my advantage.

 

She smiles…

 

--

 

Eartha is now at the hospital arriving for work.

 

Morris approaches her and pulls her aside into an empty hospital room.

 

MORRIS: So my dear…why did you take the morning off?

 

Morris eyes her suspiciously.

 

EARTHA: I just needed more rest.

MORRIS: More rest?

EARTHA: Yup.

MORRIS: So you are saying you stayed in bed late?

EARTHA: Yup.

MORRIS: That’s funny, because even though we may have separate rooms now….I know you were not home this morning before I left.

 

EARTHA: Oh at that time I must have been out clearing my head.

MORRIS: Changing your story already?

EARTHA: What is this 3^rd degree all about?

MORRIS: What were you clearing from your head?

EARTHA: It is none of your business!

MORRIS: I am your husband, of course it is my business.

EARTHA: Starting to become husband in name only…

 

Eartha walks out leaving Morris alone in the empty room.

 

He shakes his head.

 

--

 

Holden is in his office.

 

HOLDEN: This town has a mess going on with their budget.

 

He seems to be getting frustrated.

 

HOLDEN: I think I have been hosed into this job.

 

He is going over the paperwork trying to crunch some numbers.

 

HOLDEN: Man where are we going to start to get this budget back on track?

 

--

 

Luke and Ben are at breakfast.

 

They are having fun as Luke is laughing about something.

 

LUKE: You are shady with that waitress.

BEN: Sorry, but her limp is cracking me up!

 

Ben’s phone rings.

 

Ben pulls it out.

 

BEN: Sorry but I do have to take this.

 

It is Gary on the other line.

 

BEN: How can I help you?

GARY: Actually we won’t need your help any longer.

BEN: What do you mean?

GARY: We have completed our task which means you have completed yours. Your service of keeping Luke distracted is no longer needed and you have received your last check for it. Whatever you do now is up to you.

 

Ben looks across the table at Luke who smiles back at him…

 

FADE TO BLACK

 

*DON’T MISS AS TODD MANNING ARRIVES IN PARADISE LOOKING FOR PAUL RYAN ON “JUST PARADISE”*

 

*I do not own any non original characters nor any pics. 

 

 

 

Written by: Nick M.

 

At the women’s shelter:

 

Miss Cho has pulled Ali and Charlotte aside.

 

CHARLOTTE: Something wrong Miss Cho?

MISS CHO: One of the girls you two have gotten close to has decided it is time to leave here.

ALI: Really?

CHARLOTTE: You are not talking about Jacy are you?

 

Jacy walks into the room.

 

JACY: She do be talkin’ bout me.

ALI: You are leaving?

JACY: It is the right time…

 

Ali and Charlotte are surprised…

 

--

 

Jesse and Angie are together having lunch.

 

JESSE: How was the hospital today?

ANGIE: That hospital is always buzzin with accidents as you know. Stabbings, shootings, and over doses. You name it.

JESSE: Yeah, this is the real city that never seems to sleep or have peace.

ANGIE: I know how badly you wish to change that.

JESSE: I do, Angie. I do.

ANGIE: I think it can end up working with some dedication.

 

JESSE: I will need help. You and your friend, Kayla.

ANGIE: Kayla seems to be having a hard time in her personal life, but she seemed happy to help you.

JESSE: I will need all the help I can get. Just like this city itself.

 

--

 

Hunter and Miranda are hanging out in the park.

 

HUNTER: Did all of your classes go good today?

MIRANDA: They did. Most are coming easy to me which is a huge relief.

HUNTER: Coming easy? You must be a genius.

MIRANDA: Some might say so…I kid. Are you taking any classes?

HUNTER: No, Not at the moment.

 

MIRANDA: How come?

HUNTER: I just am kind of enjoying doing my own thing..

MIRANDA: The barista job?

HUNTER: That among other things. I do have some aspirations.

MIRANDA: What are you ambitious about?

HUNTER: Saving the world.

MIRANDA: I see I have an idealist on my hands.

 

--

 

Eliza shows up at JJ’s apartment.

 

ELIZA: You don’t call. You don’t text. Hell, I would even take a written letter like its 1990.

JJ: Sorry, been busy.

ELIZA: Are you busy right now?

JJ: A little.

ELIZA: Well…you should still come and eat with me while I’m on my lunch break.

 

Eliza smiles wide.

 

ELIZA: Please.

JJ: Okay fine.

ELIZA: (excited) Yes!

 

--

Paul is in his office….and in walks Todd Manning

 

PAUL: Welcome Mr. Manning.

TODD: Happy that you could pencil me in.

PAUL: This seemed important.

TODD: Oh, more than you know.

PAUL: Welcome to BRO.

 

TODD: Thank you. You know, you seem very familiar to me…

PAUL: Hm…not sure why

TODD: Not sure, but regardless. Nice to meet you.

 

Todd Manning and Paul Ryan shake hands.

 

TODD: We have so much to talk about…

 

 

 

At the womens shelter:

 

CHARLOTTE: Is it safe for you to leave here, Jacy?

JACY: Actually it is. You see, my abusive ex-boyfriend has finally been thrown in prison!

ALI: Really? For what?

JACY: Always trying to be a hardcore thug and sh*t.

ALI: These boys. What is wrong with them?

JACY: Too many damn screws loose.

 

ALI: I wish I could head home.

CHARLOTTE: Me too.

JACY: When you do, get in touch with me. I’ll give Miss Cho my info when I can.

CHARLOTTE: I definitely will.

JACY: I am so ready to get back! Can’t wait!

 

Jacy smiles with nothing but elation.

 

--

 

Cut to a frustrated Vin

 

He is with Chavo

 

CHAVO: I wish you would not work yourself up.

VIN: That is a bit impossible.

CHAVO: Why?

VIN: Because it is so frustrating that we still cannot track down Ali nor Greg. They both deserve so much revenge done to them.

CHAVO: Why are you even doing this? Why do you care?

VIN: Are you serious right now bro? Because they both disrespected me so damn hard!

 

CHAVO: No I mean why do you even care about this kind of life? We both know that you--

VIN: --Do not question me Chavo! Just shut up and let me focus.

 

--

 

At the park:

 

MIRANDA: So tell me how you plan on saving the world?

HUNTER: Can we not talk about that right now. I think we need to have more fun.

MIRANDA: What kind of fun?

HUNTER: See those sprinklers on over there? Let’s run through them.

MIRANDA: I didn’t realize we were eight.

HUNTER: Oh come on! Feel a little free.

MIRANDA: I do not want to get my clothes all wet.

HUNTER: Well you can be boring and stay here. I am going on through!

 

Hunter gets up and walks to the sprinklers.

 

Miranda ends up following him.

 

They both start to run through them getting wet.

 

HUNTER: See! This kind of feeling is something people should not lose..

 

--

 

Jesse is still with Angie but he gets up.

 

JESSE: Sorry, but I really need to get to the city council meeting.

ANGIE: Already?

JESSE: It is an early one.

ANGIE: And I don’t get no smooch?

 

Jesse kisses her on the cheek.

 

ANGIE: That is not going to do it!

JESSE: Oh yeah?

ANGIE: Nope.

 

Angie kisses his lips.

 

Jesse then starts to kiss her all over her face.

 

ANGIE: Okay, okay! You win.

JESSE: I hope those kisses were good luck.

ANGIE: Me too, baby.

 

--

 

Cut to Todd and Paul’s meeting.

 

TODD: So I am a journalist and that is how I came across this company.

PAUL: And you want to do a big piece on BRO?

TODD: Something like that. I’ll need you to come to Colorado for this piece though.

PAUL: I checked out your paper and it has a strong online following so why do I need to go to Colorado? Can’t you just interview me right here right now?

TODD: It is not that easy. I do a more hands on approach.

 

PAUL: Thank you for the offer and all, but I am not too keen on going to Colorado right now. I have a company to run.

TODD: You are not seeing the bigger picture Paul. You may want to see if you need glasses. Where I live, in Union Creek Colorado there is some new big competition for you that just opened.

PAUL: Are you talking about that little small stream Chic Spirit Designs?

TODD: You are not giving them enough credit. I am offering you a step ahead on this competition. Do not take them lightly.

PAUL: It would be a good publicity for us.

TODD: I thought you may see things my way.

PAUL: But….I still don’t want to go to Colorado.

 

Todd becomes obviously frustrated.

 

--

 

At the women’s shelter:

 

Charlotte and Ali are now alone.

 

CHARLOTTE: I think maybe we both can leave here too.

ALI: I do not need to go run into Vin and probably get killed.

CHARLOTTE: We live in a big city we can move somewhere far away from our exes.

ALI: There is still always a chance.

CHARLOTTE: A small one. We came move in together and be roommates. Split everything. It can work.

ALI: I like the idea and wish I could, but I don’t know if I want to chance it.

CHARLOTTE: Well at least think about it.

ALI: Okay…

 

--

 

Vin is still agitated.

 

CHAVO: I am going to go get us some weed so you can calm down.

VIN: No! I would rather we take my frustrations out another way.

CHAVO: Yes I know you want to kill Greg, but I don’t know where he is.

VIN: There is something else we can do.

CHAVO: What’s that yo?

VIN: Let’s go rob another gas station!

 

--

 

At the park: Hunter and Miranda are now soaked.

 

MIRANDA: That was crazy. You are crazy. What are we doing?

HUNTER: Having fun. I am at least.

MIRANDA: Nah, I am too.

HUNTER: I really do have fun every time I hang out with you.

MIRANDA: Aww I do too. You and all of your craziness.

HUNTER: I’m the least crazy person in this town, probably.

MIRANDA: I’ll be the judge of that.

HUNTER: Ready for round 2 in the sprinklers?

MIRANDA: No.

HUNTER: (Laughs) I’m kidding.

 

--

 

Eliza and JJ are eating lunch together.

 

ELIZA: Have you been avoiding me JJ?

JJ: I am going to be if this continues to be a grill JJ day.

ELIZA: But for real. You do seem to be.

JJ: Just been busy with school.

ELIZA: I think I know what is wrong…

JJ: Tell me oh wise one.

ELIZA: Back when we played strip poker….my booty game was too strong. I get it.

 

JJ: (laughs) What?

ELIZA: Don’t deny it. And now you are intimidated.

JJ: You are crazy.

ELIZA: But I got a laugh out of you.

JJ: Yeah you are good for that.

ELIZA: I am good for a good time. I wish you would stop fighting it and just admit you have good times when you hang out with me.

JJ: You are never not entertaining that is for sure. Never a dull moment with Eliza.

ELIZA: And don’t you forget it! I’ll take that as a yes you do have a good time.

JJ: I do. It’s true…

 

--

 

Todd is frustrated with Paul.

 

TODD: Are you sure about this?

PAUL: I just do not have the time right now. I’m sorry. I do appreciate it.

 

Todd has a flashback:

[Union Creek #21]

 

He is with Gary and an alive James Stenbeck…

 

TODD: And when I find him?

JAMES: Bring him to me.

GARY: But don’t let him know why you want him here. Make it seem like something for the paper.

JAMES: Honestly, I don’t care how you get him here. Just get him here and soon!

 

Back in the present:

 

TODD: You really should reconsider…because I know thing about you.

 

Paul gives his a questioning glance.

 

TODD: Things about you that you would definitely not want out.

 

Paul’s face becomes flushed.

 

PAUL: So what the hell is this? Blackmail?

TODD: It could be if you do not come to Union Creek Colorado with me.

 

Paul smirks and tries to play it all off with a poker face.

 

TODD: You are acting way to smug for guy who could lose everything. I know what you have been doing.

PAUL: What do you think you know, Mr. Manning?

TODD: Enough games. I know that you have been forging documents.

PAUL: Oh….

TODD: Yeah. So let me ask you again. Have you reconsidered Mr. Ryan?

PAUL: Yes I will come to Colorado and do the stupid article…or whatever it is you really want from me..

TODD: Atta boy!

 

--

 

Jesse has arrived at the City council meeting.

 

He has a folder with him and tries to find a seat.

 

He finally finds one and sits down.

 

He looks on towards the people on the city council.

 

JESSE: This looks like a group that will hear me out.

 

Pan across the members of the city council….

 

One of the members of Paradise, New Mexico’s city council is…

 

Katsu Itami

 

 

FADE TO BLACK

 

*WHY CANT VIN FIND GREG? BECAUSE HE IS IN COLORADO…AND FIND OUT JUST WHAT AWAITS PAUL RYAN….ON UNION CREEK!*

 

*I do not own any non original characters nor any pics

 

Created By: Agnes Nixon

Written By: Josh Manning

INT. UNKNOWN ROOM- AFTERNOON

Jack is still tied to the chair when the door opens and a young woman walks into the room carrying a tray of food.

Girl- I brought you some food.

Jack- and how do you expect me to eat it with my hands tied behind my back?

Girl- Well I guess I could always feed you. I'm pretty sure my father doesn't want me to untie you.

Jack- Zack's your father?

Girl- Yeah he is and my names Dara. So how do you know who my father is.

Jack- because I'd seen him before this morning. I saw him a couple nights ago at Llanview Park.

Dara- Oh... really well um... Did he seem normal to you?

Jack- Well he raped me that night, so is that normal for you? And I also think he killed my dad.

---

INT. TEA AND VICTOR'S HOUSE- AFTERNOON

Olivia- Well why don't you tell us how you really feel?

Tea- okay I will. Todd has caused nothing but hurt for my family. Hell he shot his own twin brother and lead all of us to believe he was dead for almost two years. He's hurt my daughter on more than one occasion. So am I sorry that he is dead? No I'm not but I wouldn't be the one to take him away from his kids. And if you want to continue to accuss me of murder you can leave my house now.

Blair- Tea now just calm down she's not accusing you or anyone else right now. All that is important is that we find Jack.

---

INT. ANGEL TOWN SQUARE- AFTERNOON

Ella- wow I can't believe how much you have turned out like dad. Such a player.

PJ- Will you hush? Listen as far as everyone knows mom left when we were little and dad died when the apartment exploded which is how I got the scar.

Ella- more lies PJ!

PJ- well you do what you have too, to stay hidden.

Ella- Well your not doing a very good job by hitting on two sisters.

PJ- wait what?

Ella- Oh please that girl there you guys were totally flirting and her sister Starr is your girlfriend, right?

PJ- you are crazy. I was not flirting with Dani. What are you doing here anyways? We can't be seen together.

Ella- please like anyone is going to recognize me. Cause they sure as hell haven't recognized you.

Shows someone using a camera taking pictures of them.

---

---

INT. MATTHEW'S APARTMENT- AFTERNOON

Matthew is slowly pacing around his apartment when their is a knock at the door. He walks over and answers it to see Noah standing there.

Matthew- Hey! Come on in.

Noah walks in as the door is closed behind him.

Noah- So Aubrey said you had something to say to me.

Matthew- yeah listen about yesterday. I am really sorry that I said any of that. I know you would never risk anything to hurt Drew or myself. I should of known that and I do know that but I was so pissed off that I had to take my anger out on someone and it just happened to be you. So do you forgive me?

Noah- I will on one condition.

Matthew- what's that?

Noah- You go out with me tonight on a date to the firework display at the country club? Are you in or out?

---

INT. KAREN'S PENTHOUSE- AFTERNOON

Karen- Katrina what are you doing here?

Katrina- Well I had some business to take care of in town and I thought I'd stop by.

Connie- Oh don't tell me that you have brought your nasty work to town.

Katrina- my nasty work is what keeps your business afloat. So yes my work is here in town. Along with some other business.

Karen- Well um... how do you plan on getting out of here without Aubrey seeing you?

Katrina- Kristine has no idea that I am alive and besides remember I had facile reconstruction done. So what's it like living the good life here in Llanview?

---

INT. LLANFAIR- AFTERNOON

Kelly is sitting on the couch rubbing her pregnant belly as she is reading the paper when Joey walks into the room.

Joey- hey sweetheart!

Kelly- hey! your home. So how was London?

Joey- Nothing's changed.

Kelly- Well how's Zane doing with us not being there?

Joey- why don't you ask him yourself?

Joey turns towards the opened doors and Zane appears in the doorway.

Zane- hey mom!

Kelly has a tear go down her face as she walks over and hugs Zane.

Kelly- Oh it's so good to have you home with me again.

---

INT. TEA AND VICTOR'S HOUSE- AFTERNOON

Victor is sitting after the kitchen table when his phone goes off.

Zack- Hello Victor! If you want to see Jack alive you better have that money I asked for by midnight tonight or Jack is dead.

Victor- Don't worry I'll have your money.

---

INT. WANDA'S PLACE- AFTERNOON

Shows Kameron and Aubrey sitting in a booth as Wanda walks by them and puts up a for sale sign in the window.

Aubrey- Wanda! Your selling the place?

Wanda- yeah I have no choice business just isn't like it was back in the day when this place had life. Young teenagers coming in for a float or a burger after school and they'd hang out here for hours.

Kameron- Well what if we were to help you get this place back up to it's glory days.

Wanda- I think it's beyond that.

Aubrey- We can't say that until we have tried. I can get a lot of people to help pitch in. So what do you say?

Wanda- Oh I guess we could give it a try.

---

INT. UNKNOWN OFFICE ROOM- AFTERNOON

Zack is sitting behind a chair when his daughter Dara walks into the room.

Zack- so did you take care of what I asked you too?

Dara- yeah I did and I have something to ask you? The prisoner said that you attacked him the other night in the park. Is it true?

Zack- Yes it's true. Believe me I'm waiting to do it again.

Dara- Well I'm afraid that's not going to be the case father and I have let him go.

Zack- you what?

Zack gets up from behind the desk and walks towards Dara with anger in his eyes.

Zack- Are you really as stupid as your mother?

Zack puts his hands around Dara's neck as Jack sneaks up behind him and uses a rope to choke Zack out.

Jack- come on lets go!

---

Eve and JJ are in her bedroom where JJ wonders why Eve brought him back there. Eve shrugs. She's not even sure. Eve wanted to talk to JJ in private. JJ figures a bedroom couldn't be more private. Eve shakes her head. JJ knows exactly why Eve brought him back there. JJ isn't sure they should do this again. Eve says she has a bottle of wine out front. JJ asks what happens after that drink. Eve looks down at the bed.

At the hospital, Jennifer tries calling Roxanne back. When she gets Roxanne's voicemail, Jennifer leaves a message, insisting Roxanne return her call. Lucas drops into Jennifer's office. He was going to see Sonny, but Adrienne's in with him. Jennifer wonders why that would stop Lucas from going in to see his son-in-law. Lucas recalls kissing Adrienne. He shakes the thought away, claiming he doesn't want to intrude. Lucas can remember how he felt when people would interrupt his time with Will when he was in the hospital. Lucas notices the keys on Jennifer's desk. "E.L." Jennifer confirms they are Eve's. Lucas asks why she has them, and Jennifer explains Eve left them. Jennifer admits she thought about using them to find out what Eve's hiding. Lucas smirks. A scheming side. Finally, a family trait they share. Jennifer laughs. She informs Lucas of her younger scheming days. Lucas had nothing on her! However, Jennifer realizes she needs to return the keys to Eve and just give it up.

Adrienne comes out of Sonny's room and calls out to Kayla, wondering if she has a minute. Kayla looks at her watch. She has a meeting shortly, but can talk to Adrienne. Adrienne wonders if Kayla ever found out what caused Sonny to get worked up the other day. Kayla shakes her head. He never made mention. Will didn't either. Kayla thinks it could've been nothing, just a normal reaction that was heightened due to the wound. Adrienne hopes so. She doesn't want to see her son dealing with anything besides recovery right now. Kayla thinks that's a great idea. The last thing Sonny needs is to deal with outside stress. Adrienne flashes back to kissing Lucas outside the town square. Adrienne nods, agreeing with Kayla.

Theresa is shocked to find Anne still at the hospital. Anne says she received notice of an impromptu meeting with Dr. Johnson. Theresa wonders what her aunt would need to talk to Anne about. Anne isn't sure. She questions if Theresa said anything to Kayla about the other day. Theresa swears she said nothing. To anybody. Anne hopes so. Anne has saved Theresa's ass too many times to be thrown under the bus because of some brainless billionaire. Anne wonders what Theresa is doing at the hospital. Theresa admits she wanted to use the hospital resources, but the Internet server is down and she's unable to. She'll have to rely on her own resources, Theresa guesses. Anne receives a call, notifying her Kayla is ready.

Jennifer knocks on Eve's apartment door. No answer. Jennifer pulls out the keys Eve left behind at the hospital and uses them to open the door. Jennifer calls out to Eve. Surprised Eve emerges from the back, demanding to know what Jennifer is doing in her home. Jennifer shows the keys and says she wanted to return them. When Eve didn't answer, Jennifer let herself in. Eve tells Jennifer she needs to go. Now! Just before Jennifer makes it to the door, JJ comes out. His eyes widen when he sees his mom. Jennifer wants to know what's going on. Eve manages to cover by picking up a box of things Paige gathered that belonged to JJ. She claims JJ came over to pick them up, so Paige didn't have to see him. JJ goes along with Eve's story. Jennifer looks doubtful, but keeps it to herself. She wonders if JJ is ready to head home now that he has his things. JJ nods and leaves with the box. Jennifer turns to Eve one last time before walking out the door. Alone, Eve covers her mouth at what just happened.

At the Kiriakis mansion, Adrienne is on the phone, giving Jo an update on Sonny. Doctors are still unsure how much longer he'll remain in the hospital. Adrienne promises to have Sonny call his grandmother tomorrow. Adrienne is startled when she turns around and finds Lucas. He tells her they need to talk about what happened the other night...

Eve pours a glass of wine. As she runs her hand through her hair, Eve wonders what the hell is wrong with her. JJ is practically a child. Eve takes a sip of her wine. "How screwed up am I?"

JJ walks into the Horton house with the box from Paige's in hand. Jennifer follows. She looks at the box JJ sits down and then at her son. Jennifer asks if JJ wants to talk about it. JJ shakes his head no. He should start on homework due tomorrow. JJ heads upstairs and Jennifer calls out to him. She reminds JJ that she's there if he needs to talk. JJ nods and continues up the steps. Jennifer sighs. Her phone rings, and it's Kayla with good news. Anne Milbauer will no longer be a problem for them. She was fired for trying to drug Brady Black. Hospital security cameras captured the deed. Jennifer calls it a new low. Kayla notices Jennifer's reaction. It's much more low-key than she expected. Jennifer admits she has something else on her mind. The ladies make plans to grab breakfast before work tomorrow. Jennifer hangs up and looks up the stairs.

At the pub, Theresa contemplates searching Dr. Mandrake's name in a search engine database on her cell phone. Just as she types the doctor's name and presses "SEARCH," the phone is yanked out of Theresa's hand by Anne! She's furious and demands to know what Theresa told her Aunt Kayla. Theresa asks what Anne is talking about. Anne explains that Kayla just fired her. Anne refuses to go down alone and all she has on Theresa will cost her job too!