ANOTHER WORLD 154 John turns to familar source for comfort

INSTITUTION

Sharlene is with Frankie in the visitor’s area.

Sharlene: You must be getting tired of visiting people at mental facilities.

Frankie: Ha ha ha very funny. You’re my aunt. This is a little different than Christy.

Sharlene: I know she’s your friend, but it’s probably for the best that she get the help that she needs.

Frankie: I think that’s true, but I didn’t come to talk about Christy, I came to see you.

Sharlene: I have my therapy session later.

Frankie: With Steven?

Sharlene: Yes.

Frankie: I...I think it’s a good thing.

Sharlene: It should help.

Frankie: I want you to get well Aunt Sharlene. I’ve been a little worried about you.

Sharlene (sighing): You’re so sweet, just like Emma. I’m gonna get the help I need here, although it may be a little difficult for me to focus and concentrate.

Frankie: Is it because of everything that Janice did?

Sharlene: No. That actually pales in comparison to what’s on my mind?

Frankie: So what’s bothering you?

Sharlene: Gregory.

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John knocks on the door and Felicia opens it.

Felicia: John. Hi.

John: Is Mitch here?

Felicia: No he went out. You don’t look too good. Come on in.

After John enters and Felicia attempts to close it, Gregory emerges, and notices Felicia didn’t close the door completely.

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IRIS’S OFFICE - Iris is on her office phone..

Iris: Yes dahhhling it’s your bestie. How have you been? Good. I need a favor from you.

After a pause...

You...want me to come to Springfield? I’m in the middle of a family crisis I can’t. Okay okay I’ll be there as soon as I can.

Iris hangs up and makes another phone call..

Iris: Hey. Get ready. We’re going to Springfield.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LFD1YV5VhM

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PART 2

CAVANAUGH CLINIC IN MONTICELLO - Rachel is on her cell phone.

Rachel: I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch with you. Your father is making great progress. Honey I can’t tell you that. Just know that we’ll be coming home soon.

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IN A LIMOUSINE - Cory hangs up his cell phone and turns to Iris.

Iris: Why didn’t you tell Rachel we were on our way?

Cory: I wanna surprise her.

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Rachel hangs up her cell phone, and turns to a comatose Carl.

Rachel (sighing): He’s probably gonna be angry with me, but I can’t tell him where you are. I hope he’ll understand why. Cory reminds me of you.

Suddenly, Rachel hears a voice and turns around, and sees Marissa, who gives a puzzled look to Rachel.

Marissa: Cory? Who's Cory?

Rachel: Hi. May I help you?

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Sharlene: This whole thing has taken a toll on him.

Frankie: He’s a strong young man. He will get through this, as will you, and John.

Sharlene: Gregory wasn’t happy about the fact that John had me committed.

Frankie: I’m sure he’ll understand after he sees how well you’re going to become. I’m hoping that you’ll be released to come to Charlie’s wedding.

Sharlene: That’s right. I’d love to help with the preparations.

Frankie: I sure could use it. I’m gonna have my hands full getting her ready to be married.

Sharlene: I DO have some experience.

Frankie: Josie.

Sharlene: That’s right.

Frankie: You know what, I want you to focus on getting well. I’ll keep an eye on Gregory for you.

Mitch appears…

Mitch: We both will.

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AT FELICIA’S, Gregory is listening in on John and Felicia…

Felicia: Can I get you something?

John: No I...I just need to talk.

Felicia: Okay.

John: I’m confused. I hope I didn’t make a mistake.

Felicia: You’re talking about Sharlene?

John: I had her committed to an institution so she wouldn’t be charged with murder.

Felicia: Seems like you regret it. You’re trying to save her.

John: I was so afraid of this happening. Sharlene and I came so far.

Felicia: You did everything you could.

John: I told Dr. Taylor to not let her remember anything about the day Grant was shot in the Center. That was my first flub.

Felicia touches John’s shoulder, and Gregory is able to see through the crack of the door.

Felicia: You have done nothing but try to protect her. You are a good husband John. You’re a good MAN.

Felicia and John hug, and Gregory becomes angry as he watches them.

FREEZE FRAME ON GREGORY...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 154