At the Athletic Club. Nikki walks in and sits down at Paul’s table.

Nikki: Sorry I’m late Paul. I was at Jack’s.

Paul: Jack? Everything ok?

Nikki: Yes. Well I’m trying got make things ok. With Jack’s help.

Paul: You and Jack have been getting real close huh?”

Nikki thinks back on her romantic dance at Jack’s house and their kiss last night.

“I guess you could say that. He’s been very supportive of me with this who mess with Kay.”

Paul: Yea I bet. Nikki. I just want you to know, that I’m your friend too and I care for you deeply. If you ever need some one neutral I am here. You know some one who is not always hell bent on taking down your husband.

Nikki; Thank you Paul. I know you mean that.” She says as she puts her hand on his. She continues” So enough about me have you heard anything about your kids?

Paul: No. I have not heard anything about Ricky or Heather since that bombing at Sharon’s party. It makes me feel like a failure that these are the kinds of things I’m supposed to figure out. I can’t find my kids Nikki. What does that say about me as father and as a P.I.?” He says with tears forming in his eyes and his voice crackling. Nikki can see that Paul is very upset.

Nikki: Paul you are not a failure

Paul: Nikki, I don’t know where my kids are or even if they are alive. It’s eating me up on the inside. I can’t sleep I don’t eat I can’t focus.

Nikki: Paul we will find your kids. I promise you. I’m going to help you.

Episode 78 Bay City Meets Genoa City!

Written by ML Cooks

At Lauren’s. Scotty is in his room. He powers up his laptop then his phone rings. This times he answers.

Scotty: Hey Van love.

Van: Don’t hey love me. Why are you treating me this way?

Scotty; What way Van?

Van: Like you don’t love me. You don’t answer my calls, You don’t return my text. What’s gotten into you?

Scotty: Baby I’m sorry. Things have been really stressful here.

Van: I’m coming to Genoa City. You need me. I love you. I want to be with the man I love.

Scotty: Van, it’s not a good time right now. Give me some more time to get things settled over here. Listen, I got a new job!

Van: I don’t care about that. I want to be with you. I have money, I can support us.

Scotty: The answer is no Vandalynn. I need more time. I’m about to go to my brothers soccer practice. I’ll call you later.” He hangs up the phone before she can respond. He logs onto the internet and looks on the site Male Hunt again. He is browsing profiles. He comes across a profile that catches his attention. The profile has a picture of a penis and upper body but not a face.

Scotty: I would know that body anywhere.” He reads the profile.

“It fits all the description.” He looks at the location. It reads Bay City.

Scotty: He’s back home. Genoa City is not far from me. Maybe I can see Kirkland again.”

Scotty inboxes “HunkyPolitician”

At the Hospital. Olivia walks to her office and sees something is not right. Her door is ajar. She walks inside and sees her office is a mess and it seems to have been broken into. She pulls out her cell phone and calls Ronan.

Meanwhile, The Mystery Woman has boldly arrived back at the hospital dressed in her nurse get up. What she doesn’t know is that there is a 2nd mystery woman following her every move. MW1 finds Nate’s office and breaks into it. She looks through his files and finds a file that interest her. It reads, Moses Winters. She opens it and reads it. She grabs the file and then grabs a marker and writes “Avery Was Here” on the wall and then she leaves with the second mystery woman following close behind.

At Michael’s office. Paul walks in.

Paul: Good to see you out the hospital.

Michael: With out Lauren in my life it’s meaningless.

Paul: I wanted to talk to you Michael

Michael: About what?

Paul: This mystery woman.

Michael: What about her?

Paul: I think you know more than your letting on. And if that is the case, you have put Laruen and your own son in jeopardy.

Back at Lauren’s. Kirkland instant messages Scotty

Kirk: Long time no see

Scotty: It has. You are still looking good. Your body anyway.

Kirk: LOL, thanks. How are you?

Scotty: I’m ok. Back home in Genoa City. It feels good to be away from Vandalynn

Kirk: You’re still with her?

Scotty: I am. I do care for her Kirk. I don’t know why I am with her though.

Kirk: Have you told your mom your gay?

Scotty: I’m bisexual. And no I have not.

Kirk: I am sure she would be ok with it.

Scotty: I just don’t want her or anyone else knowing. What about you? Are you out yet Mr. Politician?

Kirk: Of course….. Not. And I’m not a politician.

Scotty: That’s what your screen name says.

Kirk: Stay tuned. Listen I have to go. But it was good talking to you. And I miss you.

Scotty: I miss you too!” Kirk signs off as Scotty smiles as he thinks of the good times he’s had with Kirkland.

At the Hospital. Ronan walks into Olivia’s Office

Ronan: Some one broke in?

Olivia: Yes and took Phyllis’ file. It’s the only one missing.

Ronan: The infamous Mystery Woman strikes again.

Olivia: It seems that way. Another thing. A few weeks ago when I went to Phyllis’ apt. I heard a voice call my name in the hallway.

Ronan: A voice? Did you recognize it?

Olivia: Not really. But it sounded like I heard it before.

Ronan: Could it be Sheila Carter?

The Mystery Woman arrives at the Genoa City Palace hotel. She checks into her room and the 2nd Mystery Woman is still keeping tabs on her every move. Mystery Woman one looks at “Moses Winters” file. She says “ My My Nate Hastings. You have been a very bad boy. But it works for me. Because now, I know your secret like I know Michael’s and now you are going to help me kill Phyllis.”

Outside her room, the 2nd mystery person listens on on the original mystery woman personal conversation and her plans to kill Phyllis.

“You do just that mystery Woman.” She says smiling…

Executive Producer ML Cooks

Creative Consult: Nate Richardson with Soapboy 94