PART 1

MCKINNONS HOUSE

Bridget is in the living room on her cell phone.

Bridget: Hey I was wondering if you wanted to hang out, grab a latte or something. You’re there now? Okay. See ya in a bit.

Jake walks in.

Jake: Where ya headed kiddo?

Bridget: I’m going to the Center to meet Lindsay.

Jake: Seems like you two are becoming friends.

Bridget: I’m just grateful to her for helping you get better.

Jake: Well have a good time.

Bridget leaves and Vicky walks in.

Vicky: Where did Bridget go?

Jake: She went to the Center to meet Lindsay.

Vicky: Oh...you know I just remembered. I need to go see Marley.

She kisses Jake and leaves.

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AT THE COURT…

Frankie is on the stand at Christy Carson's parole hearing.

Frankie: I was visiting her and we wrote letters. I know that she did some horrible things in the past, but from what I can see, she is truly sorry and remorseful for what she had done. She was trapped in a marriage to an emotionally abusive husband. Obviously it took its toll on her, but after the visits and the letters, I could see she was back to the Christy McHale I knew back in college. I want my best friend back.

CUT TO Cass on the stand…

Cass: This woman had designs on me, but there were two people in her way, Douglas Carson, and Frankie Frame, and she methodically got one of them out of the way. Douglas was on oxygen, and she used his illness to her advantage. She poisoned him, and THEN she tried to get Frankie out of the way by framing her for his death. All because she wanted me, then she tried to poison me also. Your honor, I don’t think this woman should be granted parole. I believe she’s a danger to our family, and a danger to society. I’ve also visited with her, and she threatened my daughter.

Christy: That’s a lie! Cass is making it up.

Judge Baker bangs her gavel and demands order in the court. She tells Cass he can step down, she heard all she needs, and she says she’s ready to render a decision.

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IRIS’S OFFICE - All of Mac Cory’s natural and adopted children, except Sandy, are there.

Iris: Look at this. My brothers and sisters all in the same room.

Paulina: What is this about Iris?

Iris: Paulina you’re so impatient.

Matt: What are you up to?

Iris: Matt you, Amanda, and Paulina…

Matt: And Sandy. I have his proxy.

Iris: Right, well you all want me out of Cory Productions. Michael, what say you?

Michael: It depends on what you have to say.

Iris (walking up to Michael): I’m gonna give you all what you want. I want nothing to do with Cory Productions.

CAMERA PAN ON IRIS...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.

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PART 2

BAY CITY CENTER - Lindsay and Bridget sit at their table.

Lindsay: How are things?

Bridget: They’re great.

Lindsay: How’s Jake?

Bridget: He looks so much better. He’s walking like a regular person now. All thanks to you.

Lindsay (shaking her head): Bridget, you don’t have to keep thanking me. It was my pleasure to help.

Bridget: He got hurt because he was trying to move my bedroom around for me.

Lindsay: That’s...that’s what dad’s do.

Bridget: What about your dad?

Vicky walks up and interrupts…

Vicky: I’m sure he’s a wonderful guy.

Bridget: Hey mom.

Vicky: Bridget honey, why don’t you be a doll and go get me a latte. I want to talk to Lindsay.

Bridget leaves, and Vicky turns her attention to Lindsay.

Vicky: What the HELL do you think you’re doing?

Lindsay: Now I can’t spend time with Bridget.

Vicky: No you can’t.

Lindsay: Who do you think you are? You can’t tell me who I can be friends with.

Vicky: My daughter?

Lindsay: My sister.

Vicky: You stay away from her!

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COURTHOUSE

Cass and Frankie listen to Judge Baker.

Judge Baker: Mrs. Christina Carson please stand. I’ve heard the testimony of Mr. Cass Winthrop and Miss Mary Frances Frame. I’ve read the doctor’s reports. You’ve been a model citizen among the inmates, but I am concerned. I am concerned about your past obsession with Mr. Cass Winthrop. Since I don’t see evidence of that being gone, I think you need more therapy, and you still could be a danger to Mr. Winthrop. I cannot grant you parole at this time.

Christy: Your honor please. I’m not that person anymore! I’ve paid my penance!

Judge Baker: We will revisit this is in six months. Court is adjourned. Please remand Mrs. Carson back to state custody.

Judge Baker hits the block with her gavel, and the guards escort Christy out of the back of the courtroom, as Cass and Frankie look at her.

Christy: No! No!

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Jake is sitting on the couch when someone rings the doorbell.

Jake: Vick did you forget your key?

He opens the door and there’s Stacey.

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Paulina: Did I hear that correctly?

Matt: You mean to tell me that you are just giving up the company?

Amanda: I don’t believe it.

Michael: There’s gotta be a catch to this.

Iris: Come on everybody’s gonna get what they want here. Michael I can appeal any decision you make that I don’t agree with about Cory, and appeal, and appeal. All those legal fees will bleed the company dry, or you can just give me Brava.

Amanda: What? You can’t do that! Michael you cannot give her what I helped build!

Iris: Print and web. I want full control and ownership of Brava Magazine.

Paulina: You’re desperate to hold on to any part of Cory. Just give it up! You’ve lost.

Michael is silent.

Matthew: Come on Michael, you’re not seriously considering this?

Paulina: She doesn’t have any leverage. Let’s arrange for the hearing and get her out.

Amanda: You can’t let her take Brava from us!

Iris: Michael. The decision is yours.

FREEZE FRAME ON MICHAEL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 150