INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY

Marah enters followed by Shayne with Henry. The two hang their coats on the rack.

Marah: Mom! Mom, where are you?

Reva: Come in the living room, kids.

Shayne and Marah come into the living room to spot Reva standing in the center of the room with a grin on her face.

Marah: Mom, what did you want?

Reva: I have a surprise for the both of you.

Shayne: A surprise? From you? (to Marah) ...I'm scared.

Reva pops Shayne on the arm.

Reva: Oh funny. You're such a jokester.

Reva takes Henry and puts him in the play pen with Colin.

Reva: Seriously, I have a surprise for the both of you. You're gonna love it.

Marah: Unless its a time machine that can spin back the hands of time then I don't want it.

Hawk: (O.C) Then will Father Time do, dear?

Marah and Shayne are giddy at the sound of the voice. Hawk pops out the closet.

Reva: Surprise!

Marah becomes emotional and falls into her grandpa's arms. Hawk is speechless at Marah's action. And he consoles her by caressing her hair.

Hawk: Marah, honey, why are you crying?

Marah: Just happy. So happy to see you.

Hawk: Well so am I. But I am no one special to cry over.

Marah: I doubt that.

Hawk leads Marah to the couch where they sit. The two lock hands, like the bond they share.

Marah: Oh Gramps, I have missed you.

Hawk: Well worry no more. I have more good news for you.

Shayne: (sitting on the arm of the couch) And what could that be?

Hawk: Your Uncle Rusty is here--

Marah gasps.

Hawk: And we've decided to move back Springfield -- just for now. No long terms but just to try and bring the family back together.

Marah: That's great! -- (downplaying her joy) I mean OK. What about Aunt Roxie.

Hawk: Roxie, unfortunately won't be able to join us. But she sends her love. She and Johnny are going to stay in Tulsa so she can be near her doctors. But she does promise to come and visit, hopefully for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Marah: Good.

Reva starts to tear up at the sight of her family together. Hawk takes notice.

Hawk: Oh, Sister! You too?!

Reva: Dad, I'm sorry. Just seeing four generations of Shaynes in this room makes me wanna cry.

Hawk: Oh brother...

INT. COMPANY - DAY

Frank stands at the counter drinking coffee when Rusty comes up and taps him on the shoulder.

Frank: What the-- Rusty?

Rusty: In the flesh.

The two hug it out.

Frank: What are you doing here?

Rusty: Dad and I decided to come back Springfield for awhile -- to kind of help out with the family.

Frank: Good. Glad to have you back. Maybe we can get you back at the police station.

Rusty: I don't know about that...

Frank: Oh come on.

Rocky and Trista enter, arguing.

Rocky: See I told you. I told you about those Spauldings.

Trista: You don't have to tell me twice. He had the nerve to demote me to the advice column.

Rocky: Typical Spaulding. Wielding his ample power when feeling threatened.

Trista: Who you telling. But I am going to go into the bathroom to switch into my uniform. I'll be back out shortly.

Trista runs off to the ladies' room.

Frank peeks around Rusty to see what the commotion to see Rocky and Trista.

Frank: (to Rusty) I want you to meet someone. Hey, Rocky! Come here.

Rocky advances towards Rusty and Frank.

Frank: You remember, Rusty don't you?

Rocky: I do. (shakes Rusty hand)

Rusty: My have you grown. Last time I saw you was--

Rocky: Around the time my mom died.

Rusty: Yeah.

Trista comes out the bathroom now in her uniform.

Rocky: Hey, Rusty, meet my friend, Trista.

Rusty spins around to face Trista. At the sight of Rusty, Trista become a deer in headlights. Stunned, motionless.

FLASHBACK SEQUENCE -- TRISTA'S ATTIC

Trista (around 4) goes through a chest filled with pictures, clothes, etc. She pulls out a dusty photo of a young Laurel and Rusty. (NOTE: After he left the show back in 1989). Trista hands it to her mother, Laurel.

Trista: Mommy, who is this?

Laurel: Honey, that is your father.

Trista: My daddy? You mean I do have a daddy?

Laurel: Yes baby.

Trista: Then where is he? Why isn't he here with me.

Laurel: Baby, its complicated. But one day when you are older I will tell you the truth. Promise.

Trista: Promise?

Laurel: I promise...

END OF FLASHBACK

Rocky: Trista! Trista are you OK?

Trista: I don't know. But I think I am now...

And on Rusty smiling, and Trista in a daze,