PART 1

GRANT’S MANSION - Grant opens the door and greets Kirkland.

Grant: Hey son.

Kirkland: You called?

Grant: How do you feel about your upcoming nuptials?

Kirkland: Feel great. Thank you for your blessing. I know I don’t deserve it after the way I’ve treated you.

Grant: I love you son, no matter what, and I will always support you. Have you told Victoria?

Kirkland: I haven’t gotten around to telling mom yet.

Grant: I’m not just talking about the wedding. I’m concerned about you son.

Kirkland: Dad I really don’t wanna talk about that!

Grant: You can’t keep that bottled up. You have to tell your mother and Charlie, because you don’t want them finding out from someone else.

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BAY CITY CENTER - Vicky sits at a table flashing back to Donna telling her that if she doesn’t tell Jake about Lindsay being his daughter, her marriage will be over, then Jack approaches her.

Jack (sitting down): This is where I found you last time, and you looked like something was on your mind then, too.

Vicky: But it looks like you’re the one who could use a friend right now.

Jack: Yeah...yeah you’re right.

Vicky: What’s going on?

Jack: Carly asked for a separation.

Vicky: Oh no. I’m so sorry about that.

Jack: I have to deal with that AND Grant Harrison. How did you do it?

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P.I. OFFICE - Frankie walks in, turns the lights on, and sees Jake with his feet up on his desk.

Frankie (startled): Whoa Jake. Why are you sitting in the dark?

Jake: I came here to think, and since business has been slow lately, I suppose you did, too.

Frankie (sighing): Maybe I’ll dig up some cold cases.

Jake: Nope, first you gotta tell me what’s bothering you, and I bet it has something to do with Cass.

Frankie: You think you’re so perceptive. I mean, not everything that bothers me involves Cass.

Jake: Yeah suuuure.

Frankie: Okay okay. Yes Cass and I are on opposite sides of the river.

Jake: Well that can’t be good. I know Christy Carson’s parole hearing is close. You two need to be united in keeping her in prison.

Frankie: That’s just it. I don’t think she deserves to stay there.

Jake: But Cass does.

Frankie: Right. He was furious when I told him that Christy and I were writing each other and that I was visiting her.

Jake: Well understandably so after what she did to you and Cass.

Frankie: Well after seeing her and talking to her, I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Jake: You sound like Vicky after Marley locked her up for weeks in a cold basement. I had to see for myself that Marley was sorry and that she changed.

Frankie: I think Christy’s changed.

Jake: Well, you can tell Cass that until your face turns royal blue, but he’s gonna have to see it for himself for him to believe you.

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MENTAL INSTITUTION FOR THE CRIMINALLY INSANE - A guard is escorting Christy to the visitors area.

Christy (elated): I’m so happy that Mary Frances came to see me. My parole hearing is this week you know. She’s gonna help me get out of here.

They arrive at the visitors area, the guard opens the door, and Christy is shocked to see Cass.

CAMERA PAN ON CASS….SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ9WWkvoe0

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PART 2

Grant: Your secret’s safe with me, but you should tell Victoria and Charlie as soon as possible. Believe me, you don’t want to start a marriage with secrets.

Kirkland: Mom doesn’t have to know that I was with Scott Granger back at school.

Grant: Son if they find out another way, it will only end badly.

Kirkland: Dad why is this so important to you?

Grant (putting his hands on Kirkland’s shoulders): I don’t want you to live a lie. I want you to be better than I was when it came to women, or whomever you want to be with.

Kirkland: I want to be with Charlie! I love her. I would never hurt her, and telling her about Scott would do just that.

Grant: You’re walking a tightrope with two ton bricks in your pocket.

Kirkland’s phone vibrates.

Kirkland: I gotta take this.

Grant: Is that him?

Kirkland: See ya later dad.

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Vicky: Words can’t begin to describe it. He pulled every stunt he probably could think of to get full custody of Kirkland.

Jack: Shooting himself and framing you for it takes the cake.

Vicky: Why are you asking me about Grant?

Jack: He’s trying to keep me and Paulina apart.

Vicky: They got back together right?

Jack: No, not according to her.

Vicky: He must think there’s a chance between them, and he views you as a threat.

Jack: Clearly he’s no good for her.

Vicky: There’s nothing Grant won’t do to get what he wants. I’ve seen it and lived it. You better be ready for him.

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Grant is on his cell phone.

Grant: I will be there to get it. Thanks.

He hangs up.

Grant (smiling): Oh Detective Snyder, you’re gonna learn that you shouldn’t stand in the way of what I want.

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Christy: I’m...I don’t know what to say.

Cass: Were you expecting someone else?

Christy: Not really no.

Cass: I know that Frankie has been here to see you, and that you two have been sending letters to each other.

Christy: She told you that?

Cass: Why wouldn’t she?

Christy: Well I know you two aren’t married anymore.

Cass: That has nothing to do with it. She seems to think that you’ve changed.

Christy: I’ve gotten help since I’ve been here, and I can assure you that I’m not the same woman who did all those horrible things to you and Mary Frances.

Cass: I had to come out here, and see for myself what Frankie was talking about, and I don’t believe it for one second. What’s your angle Christy?

Christy: I’ve paid the price for Douglas’s murder. I deserve a second chance just like anyone else.

Cass: Not you. You forgot about your Oscar winning performance at the hospital when Douglas died, framing Frankie for his death, and trying to poison me.

Christy: I’m truly truly sorry for what I did. I don’t know what else to tell you.

Cass: You calculated and planned to get Douglas and Frankie out of the way so you can get to me.

Christy: I...I hope someday you’ll find it in your heart to forgive me as Mary Frances has. I mean isn’t that what you want to teach Charlie? That people can change?

Cass: YOU don’t utter my daughter’s name of your mouth! You haven’t changed at all!

Cass gets up…

Christy: You don’t mean that Cass. You should follow Frankie’s example. She’s the sweetest, kindest person I know, and I’m sure Charlie is, too, and it will be better for all of you if you gave me another chance.

Cass: You SHUT UP! I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure you stay locked up for the rest of your life.

FREEZE FRAME ON CASS...SLOW FADE OUT..END OF EPISODE 147