Huntington Memorial Hospital

Ria sits next to Natalia's hospital bed, holding her motionless hand.

Ria

"I'm so sorry girl. I never meant to hurt you. You're like my sister . . my white sister . . . I love you. Please, wake up."

Jodie and Mike walk into the room.

Jodie

"How is she?"

Ria

"She hasn't opened her eyes since the surgery."

Jodie

"What about the baby?"

Ria (tears rolling down her face)

"She lost it. Diego couldn't save the baby."

Jodie

"Oh my God. Who would do this to her? Who would shoot a pregnant woman?"

Mike

"Natalia has a lot of enemies."

Ria

"That's still doesn't give anyone the right to shoot her."

Ria (walks up to Jodie and hugs her)

"I am so sorry getting involved with Jennifer. I had no idea what you were dealing with. I know it's too late, but I never meant to help Jennifer in this war with you. I didn't know it was that deep. Girl, if I could change the hands of time, I would."

Jodie

"Apology accepted. We all make mistakes. I guess what's important is that we learn from them. I've certainly learned from mine."

Ria

"I have say this . . . I've got to give you props for telling everyone about your HIV status. It takes a real woman to tell the truth. You've got more guts than anyone I know. And you nipped your war with Jenn in the bud . . . congratulations. I had no clue that she could be so mean. Blackmailing another person about her HIV status is a cryin' shame."

Jodie

"Thank you Ria, thank you for your kind words and support. I really appreciate it."

Ria (looks at Mike)

"You've got a good man here. I don't know many other men would stand by their woman in a situation like this one. I am curious though, you ain't knocking boots, are ya'?"

Mike

"What . . . where do you get off? That's private."

Ria

"Uh huh."

Natalia begins to move and her eyes slowly open.

Natalia

"My baby . . . how is my baby?"

Jodie and Ria look at each other. Neither wants to break the news that the child that was growing inside of Natalia is no more.

Episode 89, Where's the Polygrip?

Written by: ML Cooks with Miou Slater

In the waiting area of the Hospital. Diego is talking with Mark

"I'm sorry but the baby didn't make it. Now if you will excuse me, I have some things to do."

Mark feels like he has been hit by a truck. He is unable to muster the strength at the news of his first born child is dead. Mark takes a few steps back and then turns around only to bump into Dahlia.

Mark

"Dahlia?"

Dahlia

"Yes, it' me."

Mark

"This can't be happening. This is a dream." Mark closes his eyes and slaps himself. He reopens his eyes to see that Dahlia still stands in front of him.

Dahlia walks up to Mark and delivers a slap across his face.

Dahlia

"Bet that felt real. You're not dreaming. I am here and alive."

Mark

"I thought you died in the trash compactor at the Stink SO Good Waste Management Site?"

Dahlia

"No such luck. I was rescued."

Mark

"Rescued? Where have you been all this time?"

Dahlia

"Right here in Pasadena."

Mark

"This whole time you've been here? What in the hell is going on? Why did you make me believe that you were dead?"

Dahlia

"I found out about your one night with Natalia and about the baby of yours she was carrying, up until she got shot."

Mark

"How do you know all of this? Why did you hide from me? Do you know how crazy things have been without you in my life? I don't understand."

Dahlia

"Well your baby's mother paid Suga to stab me while I was in jail. I can't have children because of her. And now she won't be able to have kids either!"

Mark

"So this is your revenge? This is why you're back? You're the one who shot Natalia? You killed my unborn child!"

Walking the Streets of Pasadena

Hope and Suga walk past the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Hope

"I watch the Rose Bowl parade every year. It's so beautiful."

Suga

"It can be."

Hope

"Where are we going?"

Suga

"I really don't know with Natalia being shot. That bitch doesn't have my money."

Hope

"I can't believe it. My first day in Pasadena and I see someone get shot."

Suga

"She had it coming to her."

Hope

"Who was that woman, Dahlia?"

Suga

"Someone I thought was dead."

Hope

"Is she the one you stabbed for Natalia?"

Suga

"Something like that."

Hope

"I hope she don't turn us in to the police."

Suga

"They won't find us."

Hope

"Can I ask you something?" Hope stops and Suga stops along with her.

Suga

"What's on your mind ma?"

Hope

"I didn't see you for awhile at the Fashion Show. "

Suga

"Yeah, so?"

Hope

"After Natalia was shot, you reappeared. I used to be a cop."

Suga

"Wow, an ex cop murdering people and smoking crack. I have seen it all."

Hope

"You held Dahlia at gun point. You have a gun. Did you shoot Natalia?"

Pasadena City Jail

Rufus walks up to Alexis's jail cell.

Rufus

"Girlfriend, I've got good news for you!"

Alexis

"About Natalia's shooting. I already know."

Rufus

"Even behind bars, word does travel fast."

Alexis freezes as she remembers that her sister Ashley is the first one who broke the news to her about Natalia's shooting.

Alexis

"We get the news in here. Hold on . . . you don't like Natalia. Did you shoot that bitch?"

Rufus

"Does that really matter? That bitch is about to die. I can have my man in peace and you can have your company back. It's practically ruined now thanks to Jennifer and Jodie. "

Alexis

"You're a killer. I can't believe you shot her! She's pregnant!"

Rufus

"Natalia is your best friend now? Where did all this compassion come from? So what if she is pregnant? She had it coming to her."

Alexis

"That's besides the point. Sure, I've never liked her but that is no reason to wish her dead. What about the baby she's carrying?"

Rufus

"I am done talking about Natalia. Who cares who shot her? She's out of our lives. We got what we wanted. You should be happy. "

Alexis

"This gets worse and worse. Divine Design won't recover. Jodie has AIDS, Natalia gets shot at the fashion show and now Ash…" She stops, catching herself before she says the name Ashley.

Rufus

"Ash? What does that mean?"

Alexis

"Never mind. I need to be alone. Come back tomorrow."

Rufus

"You want to be alone while you're sitting behind bars? When I was in jail, I was always glad to have visitors. But what ever flies your hair back."

Rufus walks off.

Alexis lies down on her cot.

Alexis (thinking to herself)

"I have to tell Ashley that Rufus shot Natalia. Or did she? Maybe it was Ashley? She's crazy enough. Is my sister capable of murder? This is a nightmare."

The Williams House

Sister Patterson walks back into her house after coming from the house across the street.

Karim

"Ma, what's going on here?"

Sister Pat jumps up. Seeing her son startles her.

Sister Pat

"Are you trying to give me a stroke?"

Karim

"What's with the ski mask? Why are you dressed like that?"

Sister Pat (realizing she is dressed like she's about to rob a bank)

"Don't you dare question me in my own house. I do the questioning here. Starting with you Kevin."

She walks over to her eldest son.

Sister Pat

"I want you out of this house now. No son of mine disrespects me by talking to me like you did. Telling Miss Jenkins to kiss your black ass. Don't know one talk about Miss Jenkins."

Sister Pat (slaps Kevin)

"You didn't block me that time. Simple Bastard."

Karim

"Ma you need to relax!"

Sister Pat

"I beg your pardon? Kevin has turned you against me too?"

Karim

"I want some answers."

Pat

"And I told you, don't question me."

Kevin

"Surprised your third eye didn't tell you I was going to be here."

Pat

"You're mocking me now? Get out, now!"

Karim

"We're not going anywhere until you tell us the truth! Are you cheating on pops with DC?"

Sister Pat stays silent. She wipes a tear from her eye and she turns away from her son.

Sister Pat

"Lord have mercy . . .I am a disgrace. I betrayed my family. And Miss Jenkins ain't talking to me no more."

Kevin

"It never ends. Not only is Pat a home wrecker, she's a lunatic. Miss Jenkins . . . Miss Jenkins . . . Miss Jenkins."

Sister Pat takes her fancy belt off her pants, which triggers some painful childhood memories in Kevin. He runs out the front door. Sister Patterson chases her son down the street wielding a belt.

Karim (watching)

"Unbelievable."

He gets into his car and drives off.

Downtown Pasadena

Jennifer steps outside of the Dentist's office. Santino greets her with Ty's limo.

Jenn

"Where is Tyler?"

Santino

"He's at the hotel."

Jenn

"Thank God."

Santino

"So everything's OK in your mouth? Jodie really did a number on you."

Jenn (getting into the limo)

"Thanks for rubbing it in. Can we just please go to the mansion?"

Santino hops into the drivers seat and drives off.

Santino

"You know, Ty is pretty heated about what you did."

Jenn

"I don't care. As long as the world knows that nasty skank has AIDS, I couldn't care less about what anyone else has to say. She didn't win the war. I did. I just can't believe Mike is with her."

Santino

"I can't believe you're with Ty?"

Jenn (looks at Santino through the rear view mirror)

"You know, sometimes, I wonder why I am still with him. I really don't know. He doesn't respect me. But maybe now he will. Now that he knows Jodie is off the market for good, he'll give me his undivided attention."

Santino

"I could give you that."

Santino pulls over to the side of the road and hops into the back seat with her.

Jenn

"What are you doing?"

Santino

"Finishing what we started back in Cleveland."

Jenn

"I don't think that's such a great idea."

Santino (leaning closer and blowing softly in her ear)

"Why not? "

Jenn (quivering)

"There's no telling what Ty would do. He would kill us."

Santino looks Jenn in the eyes,

"Kiss me."

Jenn

"I can't. Thanks to that AIDS victim, I had to get false teeth and I' not used to them yet."

Just as she says that, her top denture falls out of her mouth and into Santino's lap. Jenn's face turns red. Santino chuckles, grabs her face and kisses her anyway.

TC Hotel

Ty's office

Karl (walks into his son's office)

"Where have you been?"

Ty

"Why?"

Karl

"Son, no need to talk to your father in that tone. I am here to help."

Ty

"Help me how? You've have been mooching off me for the last few months."

Karl

"Is that what it's called these days? I thought it was called family."

Ty

"I can't believe Jennifer is capable of all of this. Now it makes sense why she really went to Cleveland. I had no idea she hated Jodie this much."

Karl

"It's even crazier that Jodie and Mike are together. I feel sorry for that man. She might be going to jail."

Ty

"I'm sure he already knew. He's an ex cop. She may be sick but I know she is not stupid."

Karl

"Aren't you smitten by her?"

Ty

"Not any more. I love my life. And to think we almost kissed. "

Karl

"There are reporters camped outside the mansion and this hotel thanks to your blonde bimbo. Something has got to be done. She has put you where you don't want to be . . . into the spotlight."

Ty

"You're right for once. She has been making trouble for a while. She's bringing too much heat on my operations."

Karl

"Jenn has to go. The sooner the better. I can silence her tonight."

Ty

"No . . . no, I'll take care of her myself. Once and for all."

Dondre walks into Tyler's office. Karl and Ty look at each other, bewildered.

Back at Huntington Memorial

Natalia's room,

Natalia looks around in her room. She sees Ria, Mike and Jodie.

Natalia

"Where am I?"

Ria sits down next to her

"You just got out of surgery girl. How do you feel?"

Natalia (looking down at her stomach)

"I remember the show. Then I heard a gunshot . . . the bullet hit me, didn't it. Someone shot me."

She looks at Ria.

Natalia

"My baby. Just tell me my baby is OK."

Ria squeezes Natalia's hand. Her eyes fill up with tears

Ria

"Honey, the baby didn't make it. I'm so sorry. You lost the baby."

Natalia screams. The entire emergency room comes to a standstill.

Somewhere, in an undisclosed location in Pasadena

Ashley is singing

"Hush little baby don't say a word, momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird."

Ashley steps around a cubicle. Inside is a baby hooked up to medical monitoring devices.

"Little one, your daddy and I will soon be a family. We're waiting for that big wedding to crash. We will be the talk of the town. Sabryn won't know what hit her. Bryan will finally be mine."