A very intense evening in Springfield.....



Cedars:


Lizzie is getting ready to go into her treatment.
Coop is sitting with her, "You know Dr. McCabe really thinks that this could be the thing that saves you."
Lizzie looks him in the eyes, "But if it doesn't...."
"Lizzie..."
"But if it doesn't... I want you to know that you, Coop, you are the only man that has never let me down." She kisses him.
Ashlee walks into the hospital while Lizzie is rolled away.



MM Lewis Fashion:


Marah and Mindy are at their new boutique. Marah walks into Mindy's office, "Here are the sketches."
"Oh great sweety. Thanks."
Marah sits down, "Have you talked to your brother latley?"
"Bill? Sure. Why?"
"Is he happy with Ava?"
"I don't think so."
"Don't you think it's wrong for a man to marry someone just because she's having his kid?"
"Of course."
"So?"
"So what honey?"
"Let's put a stop to this."
Mindy sits back and looks at her cousin.



Harley's House:


Harley, Susan and the kids are having dinner.
Zach and Jude go out to play basketball.
Lynn and Sydney go upstairs.
Susan and Harley sit in silence.
Susan looks at her mother, "Well aren't you going to say anything?"
"I can't talk to you right now." Harley takes the dishes to the sink.
Susan follows her, "Listen I love him...."
"Stop! Okay? Just stop."
She goes up to check on the girls.



Police Station:


Gus walks in and turns on the lights.
Frank,Mallet and the other officers come running in.
Gus laughs, "What is this?"
"Your bachelor party my man!" Mallet hands him a beer.
Alan Michael walks in, "Hello brother. Mind if I join?"
Alan Michael smiles at his former rival Frank.



Spaulding Mansion:


Natalia comes back from a night with the girls.
She goes to her room and picks up her dress.
She hears footsteps, "Don't you know that it's bad luck to see the bride the night before the wedding?"
"It doesn't matter if your not the groom."
Natalia turns around to see Alan at her door.


PART TWO:

MM Lewis Fashion:
Mindy shuts the door, "Marah what's going on?"
"I just think Bill would be happier with...."
"Olivia!?!? Come on."
"I know she's not great but..."
"Marah what is this about? Really?"
"Okay. Right now I'm the odd man out. But if Ava is. If Bill leaves her for Olivia. Then my Dad is open to get back with my Mom."
"Which would leave Jeffrey open to you?"
"Exactly."
"I know what you mean. I'm going through something simaler with Phillip, Beth and Rick."
"Really? Then lets work together."
The girls shake hands.

Cedars:
Coop runs into Ashlee, "Hey! What the hell?"
"Hello Coop."
"Where the hell have you been Ashlee?"
"I left for a few weeks."
"I haven't seen you in a month."
"Well I'm sure you were fine with her."
"Lizzie?"
"I know. Okay I hope she's alright Coop.... But did you have to sleep with her?"
Coop's mouth drops.

Police Station:
Gus hugs Alan Michael, "Great to see you. You're gonna be in my wedding party right?"
"Wouldn't miss it for anything."
He walks over to Mallet and Frank, "Hey boys."
Frank walks over, "Alan Michael Spaulding. How's it going?"
"Pretty good."
"I wish I could say the same for Lucy."
"She's fine."
"Yeah I'm not so sure about that."
"Oh Frank. I'm sure we'll find something else to talke about tonight."
He has a flashback of Frank and Mel having sex.

Harley's House:
Harley's lawyer knocks on the door.
Susan walks out and talks to him for a bit.
She walks back in with a file, "Harley. I'm sorry that I put you through this. But now I know how to fix things."
She holds the file to her chest.

Spaulding Mansion:
Natalia turns to Alan, "What are you doing here? I thought you were Nicky."
"Natalia why do you call Gus that?"
"What Nick? That's his real name."
"Well he changed it years ago."
"Well it was his name when we fell in love."
"Yeah but is he the same guy?"
She shakes her head, "Stop it Alan!"
"Admit that you want to be with me tonight."
"Alan!"
"You admitted it at the masqerade ball! Admit it now!"
"I do. I want to be with you!"
She stares into his eyes.

PREVIEWS:
Phillip has an emotional reunion with one of his children
Alan gives Natalia and ultimatum
Ashlee and Coop talk
Mallet gives Gus advice
Mel and Frank are being spyed on