KIRKLAND’S SUITE - Kirkland and Charlie are in bed as Charlie lies in Kirkland’s arms.

Charlie: You know this is our last time together.

Kirkland: Before the wedding?

Charlie: Yeah duh?

Kirkland: Oh you believe in that bad luck thing do you?

Charlie sits up and looks at Kirkland…

Charlie: Yes it’s true.

Kirkland: It’s just a myth.

Charlie: You’re making fun of me aren’t you?

Kirkland: I mean...Charlie...what if I wanted to give you a great big kiss before you put on your wedding dress?

Charlie: Well you’re not supposed to do that.

Kirkland: Says who?

Charlie: Says...me.

Kirkland: Because we agreed not to have a rehearsal dinner.

Charlie: You know I gotta go to my dad’s right to finalize our plans.

Kirkland: Well since this is the last time I’m gonna see you before we’re married, we’d better make the most of it huh?

Charlie looks at Kirkland with a smirk, smiles and joins him back underneath the sheets as they make love.

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WINTHROPS HOUSE - Cass answers the door and Felicia walks in.

Cass: Hey.

Felicia: Hi there darling.

Cass greets her with a kiss on her left cheek.

Cass: What are you doing here?

Felicia: Wedding stuff with the ladies.

Cass: Oooh that’s right. I forgot.

Felicia: Yeah Charlie’s getting married.

Cass: Not funny.

Felicia: Something on your mind? Or should I say...someone?

Frankie walks in the door and she and Cass stare at each other.

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HOSPITAL - Lindsay is getting a cup of water at the bubbler, and Gregory taps her on her left shoulder. She turns around and sees him with a bouquet of red roses, which pleases Lindsay.

Lindsay (smiles): Well who are those beautiful flowers for?

Gregory: They’re for Bay City’s prettiest, hard working, physical therapist, who also happens to be my awesome girlfriend.

Lindsay: Thank you babe.

Gregory: Of course.

They kiss.

Gregory: Why don’t we go to the Center and grab a bite?

Lindsay: I got a few minutes.

Gregory: That’s all? Aren’t you off?

Lindsay: Yeah but I got the wedding stuff. We’re meeting at my uncle’s house.

Gregory: Cool. I’d ask to come with you but…

Lindsay: Youuuu don’t wanna deal with all the…

Gregory: Chick stuff?

Lindsay: Yeah. What are your plans?

Gregory: I’m gonna go visit my mom.

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MENTAL INSTITUTION - Steven comes out of Sharlene’s room and John walks up to him.

John: Steven.

Steven: Uncle John.

John: I came to see my wife.

Steven: You might wanna wait. We had a bit of an intense session.

Steven grabs his jacket while Sharlene opens her room door.

John: Where are you headed?

Steven: Downtown. I’ll be back, but I think you should probably come back tomorrow. Aunt Sharlene needs to rest.

Sharlene: No. I’ll talk to John.

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

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PART 2

WINTHROPS HOUSE - Frankie has just arrived at Cass’s house, moments after Felicia got there. Felicia looks back and forth at both of them.

Felicia: I’m gonna give you two a moment alone.

Felicia walks to the back. Frankie then walks past Cass and puts her purse on the coffee table.

Frankie: I’m...here for Charlie. We’re putting the finishing touches on her wedding day.

Cass: I thought it was a good decision for them not to have a rehearsal dinner.

Frankie: I didn’t agree with that but, it’s her wedding.

Cass: Right.

Frankie: I promised myself that I wasn’t gonna meddle like my mother did.

Cass: Emma really put her five cents in it didn’t she?

Frankie: Yeah I know mama meant well. I bet she’s looking down and smiling.

Cass: And Charlie’s gonna be wearing her dress.

Frankie: Mama’s gotta be very proud.

Cass: Well I’m...gonna leave so you all can do your wedding things.

Cass walks toward the door, but Frankie isn’t done.

Frankie: Cass...don’t leave yet.

Cass turns around and faces her…

Cass: Something else you need?

Frankie: I need you.

Cass: Frankie…

Frankie: I need you in my life Cass.

Cass: We are in each other’s lives. We’re always gonna be there for Charlie.

Frankie: I’m not talking about a co-parent.

Frankie walks up to him and kisses him and Cass kisses her back. Felicia then walks in the living room with a smile. Cass and Frankie are stopped as they hear clapping at the door from Charlie, Stacey, and Lindsay, which causes Cass and Frankie to smile.

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John: How are you feeling?

Sharlene: I’m getting better every day.

John: Good. This is what I was hoping.

Sharlene: I’m glad you called Steven. He’s been great.

John: There was no doubt in my mind that he would. We’re missing you at the house...Gregory and I.

Sharlene turns away from John…

Sharlene: I’ll be home before you know it.

John: Is something wrong?

Sharlene turns back around to face John now….

Sharlene: Something is very off.

John: Is there anything I can do to help?

Sharlene: I’ve been very worried about you and Gregory.

John: Sharlene I told you there’s nothing going between us.

Sharlene: In the hospital; the last time you both were here. The butter of tension could have had a hot knife slide right through it.

John: I want you to focus on coming back home to us.

Sharlene: For God’s sake John stop trying to protect me! You’re not leaving here until you tell me what’s going on between you and our son.

Gregory walks in…

Gregory: Yeah dad, tell mom the truth.

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POLICE STATION - Jack Snyder is sitting at his desk in his office when he gets a visitor.

Jack: Dr. Frame.

Steven: Detective.

Jack: How’s your aunt?

Steven: We’ve made a breakthrough. In fact that’s why I’m here. I have to report a crime.

Jack: I’ve read up on D.I.D. As long as Sharlene gets therapy she’s not held responsible for poisoning Reginald.

Steven: Even though he’s dead, I still feel obligated to report it.

Jack: Are you talking about your great grandfather?

Steven: Yes. He killed Evan Frame. I know there’s nothing you can do about it.

Jack: I guess we can add that to list of his charges.

Steven: Yeah he kidnapped my sister Bridget, but you can’t charge a dead man right?

Jack: We went to the morgue, and the body that was on the slab was fake. Listen you can’t say anything to anyone about this.

Steven: About what?

Jack: We have reason to believe that Reginald’s still alive, and as long as he’s out there, your family’s in danger.

FREEZE FRAME ON A SHOCKED STEVEN...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 169

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