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(EXT: CAPWELL ENTERPRISES)

---CC tells Joann of the mysterious call that came in about the merger. Joann tells him to hope that it's legitimate, since things are getting extremely desperate. CC asks her just how dire the situation is and she all but tells him if something doesn't change in the next few hours, he will lose control of the company completely.

"I can't believe it's come to this. I built this company from the ground up, with my own two hands. Every day for the past 50 years I've worked to make this company a success and you're telling me it could all be gone in a matter of hours?"

"I'm sorry CC, I really am. I wish there was more that could be done..."

"You've done all you can. It's out of our hands now."

"Why dad, I never thought I'd hear those words come out of your mouth," Mason says, entering the board room.

"Neither did I, son......neither did I"

---In the lobby, Gina quizzes Kathleen about the call that came in. Kathleen tells her it was a male voice, though she can't be sure, since the person was obviously disguising it. Gina asks her if they gave any kind of approximate time they'd be there, who they were sending, what to expect. Kathleen informs her that none of that is any of her business and CC wouldn't be appreciative of her giving out information about his business dealings.

---Ted stops by Angela's office on the way to the board meeting with CC. Angela greets her husband with a passionate kiss, and offers to lock the door. Ted insists they have no time for any of that at the moment, they have to be getting to the meeting. Ted asks her if she's heard from Warren at all lately, but she claims she hasn't. Ted tells her that he has a feeling that Warren's source could actually be behind the takeover attempt and was hoping that perhaps Angela could speak with him about it, instead of going to the meeting.

"You want me to pump him for information?"

"Well, newspaper articles don't just come from nowhere, Angela......."

"No, I guess they don't."

(EXT: Bradford Investigations Pearl Bradford, P.I.)

---Lily arrives at Pearl's office, anxious for any information he may have for her. Pearl invites her in and hands her some paperwork.

"What's this?'

"The answers you were looking for, my dear."

Lily looks them over and realizes that they prove that Angela was the person who took out the Wedding Announcement for she & Ted. Lily smiles and thanks Pearl for a job well done. Lily heads out, paperwork in hand.

(EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

---Eden is surprised when Cruz stops home from lunch. She greets him with a kiss and notices he's not being receptive. She asks him what's wrong and he asked her what she was doing at Angel's house. Eden plays dumb, telling him he already knows she followed him on Thanksgiving.

"That's not what I'm talkin about Eden and you know it. I'm talking about yesterday, when you had your little visit with Carla.....Angel's wife.....Ringing any bells yet?"

"Oh.....that"

Eden explains to him that she was worried and wanted to get Carla's perspective on things. Cruz tells her to just admit that she went there to get more information on what he & Angel are up to. Eden tells him she is only worried about him and their involvement. She tells him that Carla was just as nervous for Angel and they sort of bonded in a way. Cruz blasts her for going there in the first place. Eden fires back that if he had just told her what he was up to, she wouldn't have had to go there at all. Cruz admonishes her, telling her that she knows that he cannot discuss anything police-related with her. A stubborn Eden informs him that she has a right to know, especially if her safety and Adriana's safety are in questions. Cruz insists they are in no danger, though they will be if Eden continues to poke her nose in. Cruz finally gives in & tells her that Angel is undercover and her being seen there could have blown that. Eden apologizes, asking if this has anything to do with the Drug Ring Investigation. Cruz replies that he's told her enough already, more than she should know. Eden agrees to stay out of things from there on out.

(EXT: Capwell Enterprises)

---The board meeting commences, with Mason, Ted, Gina, Joann and CC in attendance. Gina asks Ted where Angela is and he informs them she's checking out a possible lead as to who is behind the takeover. Joann updates everyone on the latest figures and Ted points out that they're dangerously close to losing everything. Gina sees that Keith is calling her on her cell and excuses herself from the meeting.

"So.......has anyone shown up yet?"

"Not yet.....why doesn't this guy just hurry up & finish this, before it's too late?"

"He is......In fact, he's settling the final purchase arrangements as we speak"

"Aha! So it IS a he...."

"Yes, it's a he, look, if the rep shows up, just STALL"

Gina re-enters the meeting and CC questions what was so important that she was torn away. Gina replies that it's none of his business and they continue on. Kathleen buzzes in and informs the board that the rep has arrived.........from Wayne, INC. Ted remarks that it's Sophia's maiden name.

"Very astute, Ted. That's because I'm her sister. Elizabeth Wayne."

CC is stunned to see Elizabeth standing before him.

"Elizabeth....I....I....never thought I'd see you again."

"Hello CC." Elizabeth holds back her emotions. "I hear you're in some trouble. Perhaps I can help."

CC asks everyone in the meeting to leave him alone with Elizabeth. Gina protests, telling him that they have a right to be in on the negotiations. Ted finds himself agreeing with Gina, but is interrupted by a phone call from Angela. CC informs Gina he doesn't care about what rights she thinks she may have, it's his company and he'll handle the situation accordingly. Gina sits back in her chair, refusing to budge. Ted gets off the phone with Angela, telling CC she had no luck with Warren. CC insists that they all leave and when Gina continues to sit, bound to her chair, Mason and Ted take her, and wheel her out of the office.

Now alone, CC marvels at how lovely Elizabeth still is, but Elizabeth isn't having any of that. This is a business meeting they're having and there will be no discussion of the past, only negotiation of a deal.

---Lily bursts into Capwell Enterprises with her proof in hand. Angela arrives back from her meeting with Warren just as Lily is asking to speak with Ted alone. Ted tries to tell her that nothing she has in her hand will change anything, but Lily's not so sure. Lily shows Ted the purchase order of the wedding announcement and tells him that Angela planted it in the New Mexican paper with the hopes that Rafe would return and break up the wedding. Lily tells him that additionally, she paid the limo driver a hefty sum to drive her aimlessly around town, so it looked like she left him at the altar. Ted tells her he already knew that part, but Lily goes further, explaining that she hadn't done it that day, but weeks before, as a backup plan in case her plans with Rafe fell through. Gina calls Angela a b i t c h and warns her that she'll rue the day she ever messed with her family. Angela taunts Lily, telling her that she's just vengeful because Ted married her, not Lily. Angela tells Lily that if she had what it took to keep Ted happy, he wouldn't have wandered to her in the first place let alone married her. Lily can take no more of this and slaps Angela, who returns the favor. The ladies start going at it, ripping at each other's clothes and pulling hair. They begin rolling around on the ground, when Ted & Mason are finally able to break them up. Just then, CC emerges.

"We have a deal everyone! We have a deal....."

(EXT: D.A.'s office)

----Keith defends himself to the buyer, telling him they did everything they could to stall the meeting and Gina must have not been as successful as they had hoped. The buyer guarantees Keith that they will never see any interest in Capwell Enterprises thanks to that foolish mistake. They hang up.

Alone, the camera focuses on the mystery man, slowly panning up as he speaks.

"Joann Walsh, you worthless b i t c h, you've ruined EVERYTHING! You're going to pay for this- but I won't give up. Eden is soon going to see how much I've changed and the powerful man she left behind....."

The camera pans up, revealing the person behind the takeover attempt.

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THE END..................for the week