It's Independence Day in Springfield and almost everyone is at the annual Bauer Barbecue.......



Bauer Home:


Rick is getting the grill ready.
Michelle runs over, "Hey! I got the buns! I see the cars parking so this place should be packed soon."
Rick smiles, "Ah a good Bauer Barbecue to get me in the mood."

Alan Michael comes over, "Hey room for another Bauer."
Michelle kisses him on the cheek, "Of course."
Alan Michael helps set up decorations.
Leah comes over, "Hey! Daddy."
Rick hugs her, "Hey Honey."
Mel comes over, "Hi Rick. Can I help?"
He smiles, "Sure. You can help Alan Michael with the balloons."
Mel is surprised but Alan Michael just smiles.




Company:


Buzz is getting everything together.
Frank is carrying the cooler.
Eleni runs over and helps, "Here. I'll give you a hand."
Frank smiles, "Thanks."
She grins, "I've missed the Bauer BBQ. I'm so excited."
He looks at her, "You look great."
She giggles, "You're still the Sweetest guy in town."
The two put the cooler down outside.
Eleni surprises Frank with a kiss.



Police Station:


Beth meets with Phillip, "So are they set bail?"
He hugs her, "Yep and Alan paid it. One of the few nice things my Father has ever done for me."
She smiles, "Well it is Independence Day."
Phillip sighs, "So that means..."
She nods, "The Bauer BBQ. You know I planned so much for it. It was gonna be..."
Phillip shakes his head, "What?"
She looks at him, "The anniversary of my wedding to Rick."
Phillip realizes how Beth is feeling.



Grant House:


David is getting Vi ready, "You got everything you need?"
She comes over in a bikini, "Ready."
He shakes his head, "No. No way will you be wearing that."
She rolls her eyes, "Are you really gonna do this."
David puts his stuff down, "You lady you go upstairs and put clothes on!"
She stomps upstairs."



MM Lewis Fashion:


Ashlee is walking around the boutique.
Coop follows her, "Did you find the right one?"
She shakes her head, "No I'm just not gonna go swimming."
Coop is confused, "Ashlee you've been losing weight so you could do this. You've been dieting."
She gets upset, "And it didn't work!"
He scoffs, "Ashlee you are beautiful and you don't even see it. You are beautiful, you've been beautiful since the day I met you."
She shakes her head, "But I've never been thin enough."
Coop looks at her, "Ashlee do you even realize how much weight you've lost?"
She scoffs, "I think I've gained weight."
Coop gets angry, "Ashlee this has to end here! I know what you've been doing and I'm trying to forget but we all know you developed an eating disorder."
She slaps him and runs out.

Bauer Home:

Harley and her kids come over.
Harley hugs Rick, "Hey how are you?"
He sighs, "I'm okay."
She smiles, "Well Jude is staying the night and was wondering if Zach could stay too?"
Rick nods, "Yeah great! Leah is staying too so it should be fun night."
Frank goes to grab a beer and runs into Mel, "Hey Mel."
She isn't happy, "Hello Frank."
He shakes his head, "Mel I want to talk about us."
She stops him, "Frank there is no us."
She walks away.
Michelle is bringing out the pies.
She drops them to the floor when she sees Danny and Marina on the patio.


PART TWO:



Docks:
Phillip and Beth are staring out into the lake.
Beth smiles, "Springfield sure feels different from here."
He nods, "Yep. I missed all of this, while I was gone."
She looks at her ring, "A lot changed while you were gone."
He nods, "I know. You married my father. And later my best friend."
Beth sighs, "Phillip-"
He stops her, "Beth I'm sorry. I have no right to talk about that."
She looks at him, "Phillip I really missed you."
He smiles, "I missed you too. I thought about you everyday."
She cries, "Oh Phillip."
He holds his hands, "I didn't know if I'd ever see you again."
The two lean close and kiss.

Bauer Home:
Alan Michael and Mel are sitting in the kitchen.
Mel hands him a water, "I didn't expect to see you here."
He laughs, "Well this is my family."
She nods, "Yeah I forgot you were half Bauer."
He smiles, "Well it's not what I'm most known for."
She looks in his eyes. For that moment her stressful life feels perfectly calm.
Hot Tub
Vi is sitting in the hot tub.
Ashlee walks by.
Vi whispers, "Please tell me that girl is not gonna put on a swimsuit."
Ashlee tries to pretend like she doesn't here it but ends up going back to the car to get a jacket.
Food Area
Frank and Eleni are sitting at a table.
She laughs, "I can't believe how much fun this is! I forgot how much I enjoyed this."
He smiles, "I'm glad you are having a good time."
She holds his hand, "Frank I want to talk about the kiss."
He puts his food aside, "Did it mean something?"
She nods, "Frank maybe we should give 'us' another shot."
Frank thought he'd never hear those words come out of her mouth.
Side of Patio
Harley hugs David, "I'm so glad to see you in town."
He smiles, "I'm glad to be here."
She laughs, "How has it been being partners with Mallet?"
David nods, "It's pretty much the way you described it!"
The two share a laugh.
Over across the patio.
Michelle approaches Danny and Marina, "So you guy's having fun?"
Danny sighs, "I just wanted to come say hi."
Michelle nods, "Well you have and now maybe you should go."
Marina scoffs, "Michelle are we just not going to be invited anymore?"
Michelle laughs, "Well this is my family's BBQ so I just find it rude that you would come!"
Marina looks around, "Everyone is here! My parents are over there! Heck there is more of my family then there is of yours!"
Michelle shoves her.
Marina gets angry, "Oh you just assaulted a cop!"
The two are fighting but quickly broken up.
"Michelle Bauer!!!!!!"
Michelle turns in shock to see her father!


PREVIEWS:
Ed is reunited with his family
Mindy apoligizes to Rick
Sam meets someone
Bill and Olivia worry
Blake and Remy go public
Jeffrey gets upsetting news
Marah makes mysterious plans