- - -

Marli wakes up in a hospital room. Everything is a blur to her. She focuses on the doctors and nurses around her. They were working fast to help her. It was like the medical staff at the Cody Memorial Hospital’s care was sped up and Marli was in the middle, not able to react.

She hears footsteps and looks to her right. There was some pain in her neck. Blake smiles at her.

Blake:

Hey.

Marli:

Hi.

Blake:

Are you feeling okay?

Marli:

I…What happened?

Blake:

You were in a car accident.

Marli:

Oh that explains all the pain.

Blake:

Do you remember anything?

Marli:

Driving fast. Another passenger hit me.

Blake:

The other passenger is being examined too.

Marli:

Okay. When can I get out of here?

Blake:

I don’t know for sure. The doctor says you’re very lucky to have survived.

Marli:

I’m also very lucky to have you.

Blake:

Thanks. I have to make a phone call, do you need anything?

Marli:

A kiss would be nice.

Blake flashes her a warm smile before leaning in to kiss her. He walks out of the room and finds a quiet place in the hallway.

Blake:

Hey Alley it’s me. I guess you’re busy. I wanted to let you know something has come up with Marli and what we discussed earlier isn’t going to happen. Not yet at least. Yes I saw the papers but I'm not focused on that. She needs me. Bye.

Blake returns to Marli’s hospital room and finds Detective Miltner talking with Marli. He is jotting down notes and statements on a pad of paper with a special golden pen he preferred to use.

Blake:

Hello detective. May I help you?

Det. Miltner:

Yes Mister Hammerton. I needed to ask Miss Calloway here a few questions about her accident.

(to Marli)

Are you feeling up to it?

Before answering Marli looks at Blake for an answer. She slowly opens her mouth to speak.

Marli:

I guess.

Blake:

Shouldn’t she have a lawyer present?

Det. Miltner:

We could do that but I just need to find out what happened. I understand that Marli’s in a lot of pain right now.

Marli:

I was driving and a car hit me from behind. Then I woke up here.

Det. Miltner:

That must have been quite a hit because the other person in the other car is now in a coma.

Marli gasps. It came back to her. She had hit S.R. and put him in a coma.

Blake:

Who was the other person?

Marli’s mind was racing.

Marli:

(thinking)

Please don’t answer that.

Detective Miltner:

A mister Stanley-

Marli begins hollering in pain.

Marli:

My neck hurts so much! Please get a doctor quick. QUICK!

Blake:

(to Detective Miltner)

I think you should leave.

Blake runs out of her room to retrieve a doctor. Detective Miltner puts away his pad of paper, tilts his hat to her like a gentleman, and exits.

- - -

In another hospital room only three doors down from Marli’s, S.R. was placed onto a hospital bed. A doctor and a nurse is right about to exit until S.R.’s eyes open up. The female nurse notices S.R.

Nurse:

Doctor he’s awake!

The doctor and the nurse rush to his side to check his vitals. His eyes were awake but his head was lightly shaking back and forth.

S.R.:

Blake. Blake. Blake. Blake. Blake.

That was the only thing he could continuously say.

- - -

- - -

The next morning, Jenny and London wake up on the floor of Nan’s lair. They were woken up to the sounds of Nan’s voice coming from the television screen. The word ‘LIVE’ was flashing on the bottom.

Nan:

Good morning ladies.

They look at the screen and sigh.

Nan:

I said good morning. Usually it’s polite to say good morning back but you two obviously don’t have any manners. By the way, I see Jenny you’ve found out that you’re not alone.

Jenny:

These videos get dumber and dumber each time she shows them.

Nan:

I heard that and I’m broadcasting live!

London:

Nan I have to get back to my baby and to Blake. Release us.

Nan:

Nope. You’re lucky I’m not drugging you. That got to be a little too expensive. And as for you Jenny. If you dare talk to my sister again, I’ll personally shoot you in the face.

Nan pulls out a gun and aims it at the screen to show them that she means business.

Nan:

Don’t mess with me.

Jenny:

Shoot me. Carlos will find out about it and he’ll take you down.

Nan:

Carlos could care less to what happens to you. Would you like to see the latest episode of The Nan World?

London:

(to Jenny)

Is this how she’s been torturing you?

Jenny:

Yeah! I’d rather take the drugs.

Nan:

That could be arranged. Enjoy bitches.

Nan’s screen cuts to Carlos outside on his phone and Nan narrating what was going on.

Nan:

(V.O.)

As you can see Carlos is passionately pissed because he just received a text from Jenny saying that she doesn’t want to be with him anymore and he believed it.

Jenny:

What the hell?

Nan:

(V.O.)

Let’s see what transpires between Nan and Carlos.

Jenny watches Carlos kissing Nan.

Jenny:

No!

(screaming)

NOOOO!!!

Nan gets back on the screen.

Nan:

Your boyfriend’s mine and as for you London…well I have special plans for you which of course involve your ex and I use the term ex loosely because he’s moved on. Ta ta ladies. Before I forget, if you try escaping, you blow up. I don’t play when it comes to explosives.

- - -

Alley wakes up in John’s bed to find him gone. She walks out of bed and reaches for her cell phone. She dials John who is sitting at The Palace Café with Marissa and baby L.J.

Alley:

Am I all alone in your room?

John:

I guess so. I’m at the café with Marissa and L.J.

Alley:

Good. I need some alone time.

John:

Talk to you later.

Alley hangs up with John. She walks over to the fridge to get some food for breakfast but there’s a knock at the door. Still dressed in her pajamas, Alley opens it to find a girl close to her age but not her style. Both girls eye each other up until Alley is polite to the rather scantily dressed visitor.

Alley:

May I help you?

Jalenda:

Yes I’m looking for Marissa Snaldry.

Alley:

She’s not in right now. Can I help you?

Jalenda:

I don’t think so. I was told to only talk to her.

Alley:

It’s okay. I’m her…personal assistant.

Jalenda:

Okay? You look like you just woke up.

Alley:

Marissa is such an awesome boss that she doesn’t mind. Please come in.

Jalenda walks in. Alley shuts the door behind them. Jalenda sits on John’s couch and crosses her stocking wearing feet.

Alley:

So tell me more about yourself.

Jalenda:

My name is Jalenda. I was born in the Virgin Islands and I came to America to work. I’ve done some modeling for a few topless ads but nothing below the belt.

Alley:

That’s very interesting. Anything else I should be aware of?

Jalenda:

I’m a huge fan of the industry but I heard you can make more money if you get personal with clients.

Alley:

Um, yeah that’s very true.

Jalenda:

I do have a question though.

Alley:

Shoot.

Jalenda:

How many times do we need get tested? Cause needles and junk they sort freak me out.

Alley:

I’d have to ask Marissa about that. Tell you what Jalenda. I’m so impressed with you that I want to film you so that Marissa can truly see what she’s getting herself into.

Jalenda:

Oh my god that’d be great. Do you want me to like touch myself or something?

Alley:

Not exactly.

Alley runs to her purse and pulls out a digital camera. She clicks on the camcorder button to start recording.

Alley:

Say your name and what you want to do with Marissa Snaldry’s company.

Jalenda fixes her hair and licks her lips.

Jalenda:

My name is Jalenda and I want to work with Marissa Snaldry cause I know I’d make tons of money as one of her call girls.

Jalenda stands up to adjust her tight skirt before shaking Alley’s hand.

Jalenda:

Thank you so much. Definitely let Marissa know that not only would I love to work the streets but I’d also be interested in making movies.

Alley:

No Jalenda, let me thank you. You’ve definitely helped me out.

Alley opens the door and shuts it for the exiting wannabe prostitute. Alley smiles in delight.

Alley:

Oh my. You’ve been a really bad girl Marissa!

- - -

John sits with Marissa and notices that she isn’t acting like herself. Marissa keeps her attention to her baby niece.

John:

My daughter’s fine. I’m worried about my sister.

Marissa:

Okay you caught me. I know something and I need to get something off of my chest to tell you.

John:

Great here we go. Who are you going to bad mouth now?

Marissa:

Alley.

John:

Whatever it is you’re going to say, save it, because I don’t want to hear it!

Marissa:

But-

John:

But nothing. You have to realize that I’m in love with this girl and there’s nothing that’s going to break us apart.

Marissa:

She lied to you. I’m not making it up when I say that either.

John:

That’s hard to believe.

Marissa:

Where did Alley say she was all day yesterday.

John:

I can’t remember.

Marissa:

Yes you can. You told me she was at the library but she wasn’t.

John is caught off guard.

John:

What?

Marissa:

I took these pictures. She was at the café with someone else. Do you know him?

Marissa hands John her cell phone and shows him the pictures of Alley sitting with Blake. He has a flashback of the other day’s conversation.

Alley:

Yeah I’m here. I’m…actually at the Library right now.

John:

Are you alone?

Alley looks at Blake.

Alley:

Yes I am.

The flashback ends and John can’t stop staring at the digital image.

John:

I do know who that is and I don’t like him at all. That’s London’s ex husband who wanted to fight me for custody over L.J.

Marissa:

Wow. What the heck is she doing with him?

John:

That’s what I want to know.

John shuts the cell phone and gives it back to his sister who was trying so hard to cover up her victorious happiness.

- - -

Carlos tries desperately to call Jenny after feeling guilty about what he did with Nan. He sits in his dressing room at the studio of Blue Crystal and looks at a picture of him with Jenny.

Carlos:

Why would you do this to us Jenny? It’s not like you. Then again it’s not like me to do what I did.

Carlos dials Nan from his cell phone. After getting her voice mail, he decides to leave a message after hearing the beep.

Carlos:

Hey it’s me. I just wanted to call to tell you that what happened last night was a mistake. I’m sorry Nan but I shouldn’t have kissed you. Bye.

Carlos hangs up. He gets a knock at his door to find Carinia smiling at him.

Carinia:

Hey you. Just want to know how things were going with the new Melanie?

Carlos:

Things are going great. She’s a talented actress.

Carinia:

I know. I’ve been talking to the producers and they were thinking about bringing back Jenny’s character.

Carlos isn’t ecstatic about the news and Carinia picks up on it.

Carinia:

We wanted to know how you felt about that.

Carlos:

Jenny and I are…

Carlos pauses and looks at the picture.

Carlos:

We’re sort of on a break. She’s out of town and I don’t know when she’s coming back.

- - -

Later that afternoon, Nate gets a knock on his office door. Thinking that it was going to be Ava he was surprised to find Bryan with an angry look on his face.

Nate:

Can I help you?

Bryan:

Yes. Answer me why the hell my e-mail account to the school has been canceled?

Nate:

You had some suspicious activity on your account and we had to investigate.

Bryan:

You are absolutely ridiculous. Just because you want to get closer to Hammerhead doesn’t mean you’re going to try to bring me down.

Nate:

Howard Ballinger did not send you an e-mail!

Bryan:

Funny. It came from him and it has his name on the signature.

Nate:

I traced the IP address and guess who’s computer it was.

Bryan:

I can explain that.

Nate:

This should be good.

Bryan:

Howard is so crippled and so old that he wanted me to type the e-mail. I got his permission to do it. He told me that he wanted to give ownership of this school out of Mister Hammerton the Senior’s hands and put it into mine. He’s not happy with how things have been run.

Nate:

That’s a bunch of bull!

Bryan:

Oh really? I dare you to call me out on it.

Nate:

You know what Bryan? I will! I’m calling a meeting about it and I guarantee you that you’ll be exposed.

Bryan:

You go ahead and do that. I’ll have the board wrapped around my finger. By the way, when Howard gives me title of President…you’ll definitely be fired! You picked the wrong side.

Bryan slams Nate’s door and leaves in a huff.

- - -

Ava takes Sky to The Palace Galleria, which was the local mall, they sit a food court but Bobbie isn’t having a good time. She just sips on her smoothie.

Ava:

This is supposed to be a fun day.

Bobbie:

The only fun part is going to be when you take me home.

Ava:

How are things back home?

Bobbie:

Oh it’s great. My grandmother who’s dying takes care of me. Anything else you want to bring up?

Ava is silent.

Bobbie:

Besides people are staring at me.

Ava:

No they’re not.

Bobbie:

Then you’re blind. I have special needs so they either stare or feel sorry for me. That’s something you’ll never understand.

Ava:

No I can’t say that I have.

Bobbie:

Can we go now?

Ava:

Fine.

Ava and Bobbie stand up. Bobbie turns around and bumps into Stephanie, dressed in her nurse’s gear, drops her tray of food on the floor.

Stephanie:

Hey!

(noticing Bobbie)

It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.

Bobbie gets angry and runs off.

Ava:

Bobbie!

(to Stephanie)

I’m sorry about that.

Bobbie:

I didn't mean to!

Stephanie:

Seriously it’s not a big deal. I understand.

Ava notices Stephanie’s name tag.

Ava:

You don’t by chance work at Cody Memorial do you?

Stephanie:

I do. Have I helped you before?

Ava:

Not exactly. You helped my friend though.

Stephanie:

Who?

Ava:

Nate Mavick.

Stephanie:

How do you know him?

Ava:

That’s not important. I hope for your sake you wore protection when you did him.

Ava smirks at Stephanie and walks off to find Bobbie who was hiding around the corner, witnessing the awkwardness between the two girls.

- - -

Ginny wipes off counters at The Palace Café. Her shoulder is tapped on by Agatha.

Ginny:

Yes?

Agatha:

I just wanted to let you know that I’m going to lunch.

Ginny:

By the way, when you have time, I really want to talk to you about ownership of the café. We need to get this out in the open and someone has to take it over soon.

Agatha:

I might consider it. You should talk to her.

(pointing to Tanisha)

She’s bidding against you also.

Agatha exits. Tanisha walks up to her and both girls stare each other down.

Ginny:

Did you make your decision? Are you willing to give up your long distance boyfriend for this place?

Tanisha:

I have actually. You’ll be happy to know that you will not be talking to Owen.

Ginny:

You really must like him then.

Tanisha:

Our relationship means a lot to me but my hatred towards you and the thought of you two being together means so much more.

Ginny:

Hate is such an ugly feeling.

Tanisha:

You brought that upon yourself. As a matter of fact, I’m thinking about leaving Point Palace to be with him full time.

Ginny:

That’s fine by me. With you gone, I can focus on getting this place all to myself.

Tanisha:

I doubt that. Agatha wants it.

Ginny:

With you out of the picture, I have something in mind.

Ginny walks away from her. Tanisha hollers to her.

Tanisha:

I bet you’ll be jealous!

Customers look at her in a crazy way. She rolls her eyes and exits. Ginny pulls out a picture of her hugging Owen. A tear falls onto it but then she looks around at all of the customers and wonders if it’s her true love.

- - -

In Will’s hospital room at Cody Memorial, he gets up out of bed and begins walk around. He seems fine until he hears people walking down the hallway and quickly jumps back into bed. Will puts on a dazed look on his face. His visitor is Jace.

Jace:

We need to talk.

Will:

I’m in the hospital because of you.

Jace:

I didn’t do this to you. You did it to yourself...jackass.

Will:

I could still file charges against you. That’s not the kind of tone I’d consider taking with me.

Alicia walks in and tugs on Jace’s arm.

Alicia:

Let’s go Jace.

Jace:

Why don’t you say hi to your boyfriend.

Alicia:

He’s not- He’s with Rena.

Will:

That’s right. I think that it’s best that you listen to her Jace. Alicia would you grab a nurse my head’s starting to hurt.

Alicia looks at Jace who’s getting madder by the second.

Alicia:

I’ll be right back. You two play nice.

Alicia exits so that the enemies could be alone.

Will:

Maybe it’s best if you do go. You don’t know what will happen between me and Alicia.

Jace:

Shut up!

Will:

She might feel attracted to kiss me again. Maybe we’ll do it right in front of you except for behind your back like last time.

Jace:

That’s it!

Jace charges and Will and grabs him by the shirt collar. A nurse witnesses the whole thing and runs to get help.

Jace:

You sick bastard!

Will:

(screaming)

HELP! SOMEBODY GET THIS LUNATIC OFF OF ME!

Jace punches Will across the jaw and continues to shake him violently. Alicia walks back in.

Alicia:

Jace what are you doing?

Jace:

I'LL KILL YOU!!!

Will:

Get him out of here.

Officer Wendell comes rushing into the room. He grabs Jace off of Will and wraps him in handcuffs. Jace is still shaken by Will.

Officer Wendell:

You’re under arrest for aggravated assault. Anything you say or do will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to power of attorney. If you do not have one, one can be appointed to you.

Will:

He's overedged.

Officer Wendell:

Let’s go.

Alicia:

Jace! How could you?

Jace continues to stare at him, shooting him daggers and shaking his head. Will grabs onto Alicia’s hand and smiles at Jace to rub it in his face as Jace is hauled off to jail.

- - -

Later during the evening, Carrie and Dylan wait for the glass elevator in front of The River Teal.

Carrie:

Are you still mad at me for telling your mom something that you probably would’ve told her?

Dylan:

I’m over it. Let’s just get through tonight. Why did you throw and impromptu dinner?

Carrie:

I wanted my family to meet yours.

Dylan:

Great. This is going to be a disaster.

Carrie:

It’s going to be fun. It's time that I get to know Juliana.

Inside, Lana is sitting at a table with Dylan’s younger siblings Vi and Ryley. Jason is also near by. Both are dressed nice. When Dylan gets off the elevator he runs up to his younger sister and gives her a hug.

Dylan:

You’ve grown.

Vi:

And you’re getting married. I’m happy for you.

Ryley:

Me too man. I always thought you were gay.

Dylan:

Dude I’ll punch you right here and right now.

Dylan gets his brother in a headlock and gives him a playful noggie.

Ryley:

MOM!

Lana comes over and hugs her son.

Lana:

Did you make things up with Carrie?

Dylan:

I did.

Lana:

Good. Where’s her folks can’t wait to meet them.

Dylan:

That’s a complicated story so just bare with me and whatever you do, don’t open your mouth!

Lana:

That might be hard.

Vi:

Yeah mom’s already started drinking.

Ryley:

She’s on her second vodka tonic.

Lana:

Watch it or I might let your brother rough you up again.

Carrie walks over to the bar and finds Juliana.

Juliana:

Thank you for inviting me.

Carrie:

I figured that I should since you’re my mother.

Juliana:

The situation is weird but let’s just get through it.

Carrie:

I’m willing. Is Victor coming?

Juliana:

No. He’s moved out of the country.

Carrie:

Okay. What about-

Michael:

Mom and dad? We’re right here.

Carrie turns around to find her father and her step mom.

Carrie:

Hi.

Mary Ann:

Carrie we want you to know that even though I’m not your mom, I raised you. We all love you and we want to be a family.

Carrie:

Maybe you shouldn’t have lied to me and that could’ve happened sooner.

Michael:

I agree. Which is why we can only go forward and not look back.

Carrie:

You three have practically ruined my life but I still love you. That’s really all I can say.

Jason pulls Juliana aside to talk to her privately.

Jason:

Are you still trying to control people's lives in Lexington?

Juliana:

You're lucky to be alive. I'd have you swimming with the fishes.

Jason:

I decided to be the good family member. Something you should learn.

Juliana:

You have no right to judge me. You knew what you were getting yourself into. We're not going to argue tonight but I'd watch my back if I were you. At all times.

Dylan walks over to the Slondsbids and Juliana with his family. They all shake hands.

Lana:

So who’s the mom?

Juliana raises her hand.

Lana:

You look so young.

Juliana:

And you look so old.

Lana:

You two bit-

Dyan pulls his mom back from slapping Juliana. Lana scowls at her comment. Vi and Ryley giggle behind their mom’s back.

Michael:

Where’s your husband?

Dylan:

That’s a touchy family subject.

Mary Ann:

Dylan it’s very nice to see you again. You have such a lovely son Lana.

Carrie:

Please excuse me.

Carrie pulls out her cell phone and calls Sean. He answers on the second ring.

Carrie:

Hey we’re just wondering where you were.

Sean:

I just pulled in. I’ll be up shortly.

Carrie:

Good. Dylan and I wanted to thank you again.

(lying)

It’s just going to be the three of us tonight. Hope you don’t mind.

Sean:

That’s quite alright with me.

Sean hangs up with Carrie and goes back to the dinner table.

Dylan:

Who was that?

Carrie:

A surprise.

Lana:

Carrie I’d like to propose a toast to you orchestrating this wonderful dinner. Since we didn’t get to meet your side of the family at the engagement party, it’s like we extended it.

Everyone clinks their glasses. Sean walks up to the table.

Dylan:

Sean thank you for coming. Please let me introduce you.

Sean:

I thought it was just going to be the three of us. At least that's what Carrie told me.

(noticing the others)

I actually have to get going.

Carrie:

Please stay. Lana this is Sean Asters that I've been telling you so much about.

Lana turns around and her smile fades into shock.

Sean:

Hello Lana. It’s been a while.

Dylan:

Mom you know Sean?

Lana can’t speak, her mouth just drops.

Dylan:

Hello? Somebody mind filling me in.

Carrie:

Yes Sean, please fill us all in.

Both Sean and Lana are silent. Lana looks like she's just seen a ghost.

Dylan:

What the hell is going on? How do you two know each other?