Mr. Vixen

You'll just have to wait and see! Lucas/Skye's back story is going to be further developed very soon. If you recall, in the episode where Skye and Lucas/Peter came face to face last week, Skye said something along the lines of "I won't let you do here, what you did in Minnesota." Maybe that could give you a clue as to when they were married? JR is definitely part of Adam's motivation to find Skye, and that will be addressed more in tomorrow's episode as the scenes continue . The relationship between JR and his siblings will be touched upon, don't worry.

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode Eleven "Daddy's Little Girl" This episode features: Kelly Ripa as Hayley Vaughan Ric Herbst as Lucas Erickson Angell Conwell as Jacqueline with David Canary as Adam Chandler and Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Skye: Adam: (In Skye's hotel room. She stands, holding the door open while her father, Adam Chandler, stands in the hallway. He moves past her into the room. Skye, stunned by his presence, closes the door and slowly turns around to face him.) Skye: What are you doing here, Daddy? Adam: We are long overdue for a reunion, darling. (Skye is visibly nervous and emotional. She clears the lump in her throat and begins speaking.) Skye: It has been a very long time, hasn't it? Adam: I've missed you very much, Skye. Skye: You don't have to lie to me, Daddy. (Adam seems surprised by her response.) Adam: I have missed you every single day since you walked away, Skye. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Skye: Could have fooled me. Adam: What is that supposed to mean? Skye: I walked away, Daddy! Yes, I did! But you didn't come after me! You never looked for me, never reached out. Not once in all these years! (Skye is crying at this point, and tears stream down her cheeks.) Adam: You left, Skye. What was I supposed to do? Skye: LOOK for me, Daddy! I know I could have reached out. Maybe I should have. But I was your child, or at least I spent most of my life thinking so. And I just wanted you to look for me. To show that you cared. Adam: I knew where you were. I always made sure that you were safe. Skye: Is that supposed to make me feel better? That you knew and never tried to mend things with me? Adam: You left Skye! After you found out that you were adopted, you vanished. You cut off all contact with me! I didn't know what to do. Skye: What did you expect me to do, Daddy?! I was a grown woman, and I found out that my entire life was a LIE! You always treated me differently, Daddy. And after all those years, to find out that it was because I wasn't truly your daughter?! How do you think that made me feel?! (Adam is crying.) Adam: I was wrong, Skye. I should have reached out to you. But after you left-- (Skye cuts him off, yelling emotionally.) Skye: Stop saying that! Stop putting this on me, Daddy! YES, I left. That was my choice! But you are the "parent" here. If you had ever given a damn, you would have reached out to me. But you didn't. Adam: I thought you didn't want me to, Skye. I was wrong. I'm sorry. I love you...I always have. Skye:I love you too, Daddy. I spent my whole life trying to show you that, in my own twisted way. And I've always known that you loved me, the best way you knew how. All I've ever wanted is to have a real relationship with you, Daddy. But I never believed that you wanted the same. (Adam is choked up. He tries to speak, but cannot find the right words. He moves towards Skye and touches her on the shoulder. She looks him in the eyes, and for a moment she forgets all of her anger and truly feels his love for the first time in years. She snaps back to reality, and moves towards the bedside table. She grabs a tissue and dabs her eyes.) Skye: How did you know I would be here? Adam: Hayley came to see me, and she mentioned it. (A brief sense of anger rushes throughout Skye.) Skye: Did she tell you to come see me? Adam: No, that was my choice. I'm so glad the two of you are forming a relationship. Skye: So, what? You thought you'd take her lead, and reach out to the black sheep of the family? Adam: That's not it at all, Skye. I want to have a real relationship with you again. (Skye begins crying once more. She clenches her eyes shut, trying to fight back the tears.) Skye: I want to believe you, so badly. But why? Why now? Adam: Seeing the pain Hayley is in, now...it really made me realize how wrong I've been. All the pain you must have faced all those years ago... I know I should have been there more for you. I should have chased after you. But I didn't, and I was wrong. I'd like to mend those fences now. Skye: I would love that, Daddy. More than anything. But I just don't know how to trust you. (Adam winces slightly at this comment.) Skye: Can you blame me? You finally reach out to me, and it just happens to be when your biological daughter is living in the same town as me? Adam: I have two biological daughters in this town, Skye. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hayley: Lucas: (Inside the WAVE Studios. Hayley walks into her dressing room, running late. She looks in the mirror and is shocked at how tired she looks. Her head is pounding and she feels nauseous. She struggles to remember how much she had to drink the night before. Sitting in the makeup chair, she runs a wash cloth under the hot water. She presses the cloth to her forehead, feeling an instant sense of relief. She is overwhelmed as her mind races, thinking of drinking. Part of her hates the alcohol, for causing her such pain. But the majority of her craves it, and despite her current condition, she knows she will drink again tonight. She is startled, and jumps, when she hears a knock on the door. She makes her way over to the door and opens it. Lucas Erickson is standing in the hall.) Lucas: Hayley what are you doing? You were supposed to be on set thirty minutes ago! (Hayley is extremely confused.) Hayley: What? No! We don't start taping until 7, it's only 6:30. Lucas: Hayley you were supposed to come in early today because the person you were supposed to interview couldn't make it for the normal taping schedule. Hayley: Well, I...I uhm, I forgot. I'm sorry. I thought that was next week. I-- Lucas: Hayley, I called you last night and reminded you. We spoke on the phone. (Hayley is visibly panicked, as she has no recollection of the conversation.) Hayley: I just got my days mixed up, is all. I'll make it up somehow, I promise. Lucas: I've been calling you all morning, Hayley. Where have you been? (She looks around frantically and realizes she does not have her phone with her. She has no idea where she left it, and finds herself stumbling to make an excuse.) Hayley: I lost my phone a few days ago, and haven't gotten around to replacing it. Lucas: Hayley, we spoke on it last night. What's going on with you? Hayley: Then I guess I lost it yesterday, Lucas! I'm sorry! I screwed up, I know. I'll fix things. I promise. Lucas: This is becoming a habit, Hayley. This is the third taping you've missed in the past month. I can't make excuses for you forever. Hayley: I know, and I appreciate your help. (She holds her hands up to her face for a long moment, and sighs.) Hayley: I know, I've really got to get myself together. And I will. Especially with Erica coming on board, and my sister coming on as co-executive producer. Lucas: What do you mean, your sister is going to be co-executive producer? Skye: They didn't tell you yet? Clint, the man who bought the production company, hired my sister Skye. (Panic spreads across Lucas' face.) Lucas: Skye... Chandler? Hayley: Yes? Lucas...What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face? Do you know her? Lucas: I used to be married to her. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jacqueline: Mystery Woman: (Inside Jacqueline's apartment. She is speaking to the mystery woman.) Jacqueline: Everything is going exactly as planned. Mystery Woman: Very well, then. And you're sure Brianna will keep her mouth shut? Jacqueline: Yes, I've been watching her very closely. Mystery Woman: And her brother? Jacqueline: Brandon is a good man, he doesn't need to be part of this. I won't-- (The mystery woman cuts her off.) Mystery Woman: Don't tell me you have feelings for him, Jacqueline? You're a married woman. Jacqueline: Not happily. Brandon is a wonderful man...I care about him. I do. Mystery Woman: I didn't bring him into this so that you could fall in love. You were only supposed to get involved with him to keep an eye on his sister. Don't get distracted. Jacqueline: I'm not. You'll have Erica Kane in your hands in no time. But are you sure this is how you want it to be? Mystery Woman: This is my plan, Jacqueline. Not yours. We'll do it my way. Jacqueline: I know, I'm just saying-- (The Mystery Woman cuts her off again.) Mystery Woman: Don't argue with me, darling. Mother always knows best. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for reading! Don't forget to check back TOMORROW For an ALL NEW episode of Heaven's Meadow!

Thanks, Spencer! I always wished that Skye had gone back to AMC, too! Don't count Jacqueline out just yet. Yes she's up to no good, but would it be a soap if she wasn't? There's still lots to come for her and Brandon! Thank you so much for the compliments on the Hayley story. I think hot mess is a perfect description, haha! Thanks to all of you for commenting!

Thanks, Carl! I'm glad you enjoyed the Hayley/Clint scenes! Clint's motivations will be explored more. I'm so glad you are enjoying Hayley's story! Thank you so much! And I love the Skye/Blair dynamic, so it will be fun to play on.

The newbies are in for quite a challenge, going up against some very strong characters. But it should be interesting to see their motivation, and how everything turns out. I am looking forward to posting the Adam/Skye scene as I feel a reunion between the two is long overdue. And don't count Rae out just yet. As always, thank you for reading and commenting.

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode Ten "Revenge is a Girl's Best Friend" This episode features: Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer Angell Conwell as Jacqueline Sean Kanan as Brandon Mayweather Vail Bloom as Brianna Emerson Jerry ver Dorn as Clint Buchanan with Kelly Ripa as Hayley Vaughan and Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skye: Blair: (Inside Blair's hotel room.) Blair: Excuse me? Skye: I want you to run the club for me, Blair. Blair: Have you lost your mind? (Skye moves to the other side of the room and pours herself a glass of water.) Skye: No, Blair. It makes perfect sense. Blair:Skye, on what planet does it make sense for two people that hate each other to go into business together? Skye: It's true, Blair...I don't like you. But that doesn't mean you're not good at running a club. Blair: I'm damn good at running a club, Skye. That's why I'm opening my own. Skye: But why bother? It's not as if Heaven's Meadow is known for it's club scene, Blair: And I'm hoping to change that. Skye: And so am I. Blair: Skye, are you drinking again? You're not making any sense. (Skye is visibly angered by the drinking remark. She moves towards the couch and sits down next to Blair.) Skye: Look, I've run a club before. But I don't have nearly as much experience as you do in that area. I've already purchased the property, and I'm going to open the club. But with my new job, I need someone to run it for me. Blair: Skye, do you honestly expect me to believe that this offer is solely from a business standpoint? You're up to something, and I don't want any part of it. Skye: With my business savvy, and your experience in this area...Blair, this club could be huge. Why should we open two clubs and compete against each other? If we combine our skills, there's no chance we won't succeed. Blair: And that would be a great plan, if we didn't hate each other. Skye: Well you know what they say, dear. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. (Skye stands up and walks towards the door. She puts her hand on the knob, but before she opens it, she turns around and speaks.) Skye: Think on it, Blair. I'll be in touch. (Skye exits Blair's room and shuts the door. For a moment, she stands outside of Blair's room with a smirk on her face, before walking away.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hayley: Clint: (At the WAVE Studios. Hayley is in her dressing room, getting ready for a show. There is a knock on the door. Hayley stands from her chair and moves towards the door. She opens it and lets Clint Buchanan into the room.) Clint: Hello, Ms. Vaughan. Hayley: Please, call me Hayley. I wasn't expecting to see you so soon. I was told you weren't going to be spending time on set until next week. Clint: Well, that's true. But I came here specifically to speak to you. Hayley: Well, how can I help you? Clint: I want to discuss the future of Wave. (Panic overtakes Hayley. She moves past Clint, to the other side of the room. She pours herself a glass of water and takes a drink. Her lack of self esteem and feelings of self doubt have taken over. She fears she may lose her job, and she knows she may not be able to handle it.) Hayley: What is it you want to discuss, Mr. Buchanan? Clint: I've been watching the show over the past few weeks, Hayley. And you just don't seem happy anymore. Hayley: Oh, no. No, no, no. I've just been tired, is all. I've been having trouble sleeping lately. I assure you, I am completely -- (Clint cuts her off.) Clint: I don't want you to worry, Hayley. I didn't come in here to scare you. I just wanted to get to the bottom of it. At the end of the day, you are WAVE. And there is obviously a problem somewhere within the system. I'd like to fix it. (Hayley continues to panic internally. Her mind races. She knows that she can't tell anyone that she's been drinking, and she fears that her secretiveness may cost her down the line. ) Hayley: I don't want you to think I'm not happy here, Mr. Buchanan. I love Wave, it's just been a difficult time for me lately. Clint: I know, and that's why I think that you should take some time off. Erica is debuting next week, and after the fans warm up to her, you can go on a nice long vacation. And as soon as you're ready, you can come back. (Anger rages throughout Hayley's body. She throws the glass of water across the room.) Hayley: NO! No, I will NOT be pushed out. This is MY show, Mr. Buchanan! And I won't let you do this! I won't! (Clint is visibly shocked by Hayley's outburst.) Clint: Hayley, I'm not trying to push you out. I wouldn't do that. Like I said, Wave is your show. (Hayley is crying at this point.) Hayley: Then why are you doing this to me? I know how these things work, Mr. Buchanan. You tell me I'm going on vacation, and when I get back you hand me a big fat check and tell me my contracts been bought out. (Clint stands, worry spread across his face. He moves towards Hayley and looks at her face to face.) Clint: I assure you, Hayley. Nothing like that is going to happen. I'm sorry to have upset you. We will discuss this later. (Clint exits the room, and is genuinely worried about Hayley. After Clint is gone, Hayley immediately breaks down. She realizes how irrational she had been. She also realizes that Clint had been sincere, and that he hadn't intended to fire her. She now fears that her emotional outbreak may cause him to rethink his kindness, and she fears that her fragile emotional state may have been the final straw in costing her the last thing she truly loves. In tears, she moves towards the cabinets in her dressing room. She takes out a bottle of vodka, and pours herself a drink.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jacqueline: Brandon: Brianna: (At Brandon's apartment. Jacqueline, Brandon, and Brianna are sitting in the living room. Brandon and Jacqueline are on the couch, while Brianna is sitting in a large chair adjacent to the couch.) Brandon: I'm so glad the two of you are finally getting to meet. Brianna: Me too. I've heard so much about you, Jacqueline. Jacqueline: All good things, I hope? Brianna: Of course. Now tell me, what is it you do for a living? Jacqueline: I'm a commercial real-estate agent. Brianna: That must be very interesting work. (Jacqueline sips her wine, and sighs.) Jacqueline: Well, it has its ups and downs.How about you? Brianna: I'm working as an assistant on the talk show Wave. But I'm also working on a degree in art education. Jacqueline: So that artistic sense runs in the family, huh? Jacqueline: I suppose so, but my specialty is painting. I'm not half the photographer Brandon is. (Brandon laughs.) Brandon: Yes, but I can't paint to save my life, so we're about equal. (They all chuckle, as a buzzer sounds from the kitchen. Brandon announces that dinner is ready. He gets up from the couch and walks through the door into the kitchen. Brianna stands from her chair and moves to the couch, next to Jacqueline. She begins speaking, in a whisper.) Brianna: So, how long do we have to pretend we don't know each other? (Jacqueline looks over her shoulder to make sure Brandon hasn't re-entered the room.) Jacqueline: Brandon can never know that we are working together, Brianna. I'm paying you very well to keep your mouth shut. Brianna:I don't have a problem with that, Jacqueline. But don't you dare hurt my brother, or I will blow you sky high. He matters more to me than all the money in the world, and I won't let your vendetta against Erica Kane hurt him. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skye: Adam: (Skye is inside her hotel room. She is on her phone.) Skye: Hi, Lila Rae. I hope your having fun in Europe with your grandmother. I can't wait to see you, soon. I love you. I'm sure you're out having fun now, so just call me back when you get this, okay? Love you. (Skye hangs up the phone and sets it down. There is a knock on the door. She walks to the door and swings it open. She is stunned to see her father, Adam Chandler, standing in the hallway.) Adam: Hello, darling. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to check back MONDAY, July 9th for an ALL NEW episode of Heaven's Meadow!

Thank you, Spencer!

And I'm glad you liked the title! Love is a Many Splendored Thing is one of my favorite classic soaps, from what I've seen. I wish I could see more!

Thanks you guys! Bright Eyes - You are definitely right about Skye. She really has ties to everyone, and helps to set up story for almost all of the characters, including herself. Tad will have more to do/be more fleshed out as the season goes on. LMAO about the siblings with the same initial. Well, we already know we can't trust Brianna...We'll just have to wait and see about Brandon. Carl, Thank you SO much for catching that. NO, Jacqueline is not also named Victoria. In my original story-board for the series, Jacqueline was going to be named Victoria. However, once I realized that I was also bringing on Victoria Lord, I didn't want to have two Victoria's on the cast. So her name was changed to Jacqueline, and I guess I just missed the change when I edited this episode! I fixed it now.So sorry about that. I understand why it's hard to get into new characters within fanfic, and I am glad you are enjoying Brandon/Jacqueline. They're a very complex duo, and will play a very important part in the show within the coming weeks. I'm glad you both enjoyed the cliffhanger. It's going to be an interesting dynamic down the road.

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode Nine "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" This episode features: Catherine Hickland as Lindsay Rappaport Michael E. Knight as Tad Martin Angell Conwell as Jacqueline Sean Kanan as Brandon Mayweather with Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer and Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Blair: Skye: (Blair is sitting in her hotel room, looking at potential properties for her club on the computer. She is startled by a knock on the door. She stands and walks towards the door. She opens it, and is visibly angered to see Skye Chandler standing in the hall. Skye has a smirk on her face. She begins speaking.) Skye: Well hello, sunshine! (Skye pushes past Blair and walks into the hotel room. She sets her purse on an end-table and then seats herself on the couch.) Blair: What the hell are you doing here, Skye? Skye: You know, everyone in this town seems to lack basic manners. The customary response would be "Hello, Skye! How are you today?" Blair: And that's exactly what I would say, if I was speaking to someone I was interested in seeing. Skye: Someone's in a bad mood. Blair: Your presence has a tendency to do that to people. Skye: Blair, bitter really isn't your color. It's aged you horribly. Blair: Just like being a bitch has aged you. (Skye fights the urge to punch her. She stands and moves closer to Blair, who is still standing in front of the open hotel room door. Skye brushes past Blair and closes the door. She turns around and begins speaking.) Skye: I didn't come here to fight with you, Blair. Blair: Then please, enlighten me, Skye. What did you come here for? Skye: To discuss business. I know you must be very disappointed that I got the property you were looking at. Blair: There are other properties. Skye: Of course there are. But this one is in such a great location. It can't be beat. Blair: We'll see about that. Skye: Actually, we won't. That's why I'm here. Blair: I don't understand. Skye: You see, I just accepted another job. I'm going to be an executive producer for the talk show WAVE. Blair: And what does that have to do with me? Skye: Well, working full time as an executive producer is certainly going to take up a lot of my time. I'm afraid it's going to prevent me from giving my full attention to the club. Blair: So...what? You want to sell me the property? Skye: Oh no, I'm still opening the club. Blair: Then...? Skye: I want you to run it for me. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jacqueline: Brandon: (At Holy Springs Cafe, a cafe on the other side of Heaven's Meadow. Jacqueline is sitting at her table, sipping a glass of wine. Brandon enters and walks to her table, and has a seat.) Brandon: Hey baby. Jacqueline: Hi angel. How was your day? Brandon: Same as usual, I suppose. How about you? Jacqueline: Slow, really. Showed a couple of properties, but nothing too exciting. Brandon: What ever happened with that client you were talking about the other day? The one who didn't get the property she wanted? Jacqueline: Well, she was disappointed, of course. But she's not giving up. We're going to look at some more properties tomorrow, actually. Brandon: That's wonderful. Jacqueline: Now, let's get down to business. You said you had something important you needed to discuss with me, and I have a feeling it isn't about my clients. (Brandon chuckles.) Brandon: You know that I really care about you, right? (Jacqueline is internally nervous at the sound of this, and fears that he may be breaking up with her.) Jacqueline: And I care about you, too. Brandon: We've been dating for two months now, and I think it's time you met my family. (Jacqueline is relieved.) Jacqueline: I would love to. Brandon: As you know, my parents are deceased. But I would really like you to meet my sister. Jacqueline: I didn't know you had a sister. Brandon: Yes, her name is Brianna. We have a difficult relationship, but I love her very much. Jacqueline: Then I'd be honored to meet her. (Brandon's cell phone rings, and he looks at it.) Brandon: It's a text, from Angelica. Apparently there's been some sort of emergency at the office. I have to go. (He stands and kisses her on the cheek, before exiting. After he is gone, she retrieves her purse from the floor. She reaches inside and slips her gold wedding ring back on.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tad: Lindsay: (Inside Lindsay's art studio. Lindsay and Tad have just entered, and Lindsay flips on the light switch.) Tad: Oh wow, it's beautiful. Lindsay: And as of yesterday, it's officially mine. Tad: It's in great condition, too. Lindsay: I have a cleaning crew coming in tomorrow, and I'm going to do some painting later this week. I just can't believe it's actually happening. Tad: Why's that? Lindsay: When I got out of prison, it all seemed too good to be true. I never expected that I would find a space like this. (Tad moves closer to Lindsay and kisses her cheek.) Tad: You deserve the best, Lindsay. And I know you'll be successful in whatever you do. (The two kiss.) Lindsay: Can I ask you something, Tad? Tad: Anything. Lindsay: Why haven't you told me about the woman? The one who broke your heart. (Tad looks surprised by the question.) Lindsay: I don't mean to pry. It's just that, other than the first day we met...You haven't mentioned her. And I've told you so much about my past. I just want to get to know you better, is all. Tad: I'm sorry, Lindsay. It was just...difficult for me, and I just didn't want to dredge the past into our relationship. Lindsay: And I don't want to pressure you, Tad. That's not what I'm trying to do. I just want you to know that you can trust me. Tad: I do trust you, Lindsay. (Tad pauses for a long moment, then begins speaking.) Tad: Her name is Dixie Cooney... (Tad continues speaking, but Lindsay doesn't hear him. She freezes at the name "Dixie Cooney". A name she recognizes. A woman she knows.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to check back tomorrow for an ALL NEW episode of Heaven's Meadow!

Thank you so much, Spencer! I really wanted that scene to have an impact and to further show how broken Hayley feels. I am glad you enjoyed the Kendall mentions!

Thank you, Carl!

Nope, it's not wrong of you at all! Thanks Carl!

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode Eight "Communication is Key" *PLEASE NOTE: This is a shortened episode, in order to intrude upon less of everyone's holiday. Happy 4th, everybody!* This episode features: Susan Lucci as Erica Kane Jerry ver Dorn as Clint Buchanan with Kelly Ripa as Hayley Vaughan and Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Viki: Clint: (Inside Clint and Viki's penthouse) Viki: You did what?! Clint: I gave Skye Chandler a job, as executive producer of WAVE. Viki: Clint why would you do that? You know that woman's past! She's nothing but trouble! Clint: Yes, but that doesn't have anything to do with her ability to do her job. Viki:Of course it does, Clint! That woman will stop at nothing to get what she wants. And if she accepted your offer, she wants something. I know how she operates, Clint. (Clint moves over towards Viki, and sits next to her on the couch.) Clint: I've done a lot of bad things in my past, too, Viki. And you gave me another chance. Skye deserves the same! Viki: No, she doesn't!Clint, it was different with you. You are the father of my children, I've known you for decades. But you don't have a history with Skye the way that I do! She is bad news, Clint. And I think you know that, deep down. Clint: I also know that she is the best business woman in this city. Viki: Do you have any idea how many savvy business women there are in this country? That would jump at the chance to work for a talk sow like WAVE? Why does it have to be Skye? Clint: Skye has an attachment to Wave. Hayley Vaughan is her sister. Combine her personal connection with her business skills, and she'll have WAVE back on top in no time. Viki: I doubt that in Skye's mind, her "sister" means any sort of "attachment", Clint. Unless Hayley has something Skye wants, Skye probably doesn't care about her at all. Clint: Trust me, Viki. I understand where you're coming from, but you have to trust me. Viki: It's not you I don't trust, Clint. It's her. She's more destructive and conniving than you could ever imagine. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hayley: Erica: (At the WAVE Studio, inside Hayley's dressing room. Hayley is laying on the couch. She has just awoken from her sleep, and cannot remember when she got to the studio. Her mind races, and her head pounds at the sound of repeated knocking on the door. She manages to mumble a "Hold On" as she forces herself to get up from the couch. She stumbles to the mirror on the opposite wall. She pushes her hair out of her face, and wipes the smudged makeup off of her face with a wash cloth. Realizing that she is still wearing yesterday's clothes, she pulls a silk robe over her fully clothed body and answers the door. Erica Kane marches in. ) Erica: Oh, Hayley I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get by to see you! I -- (She doesn't finish her sentence, as she has turned around to fully look at Hayley for the first time since entering the room. She immediately realizes something is wrong.) Erica:Hayley, darling...Is everything okay? Hayley Oh, yeah...No, I just didn't sleep well last night. Tossing and turning, you know. (Erica moves towards Hayley. She reaches out her hand and touches Hayley's face.) Erica: Hayley, honey...You've been crying. (Hayley brushes past Erica to the other side of the room, wiping her eyes with her hands.) Hayley: No, no. I was just...yawning. I just woke up from a nap. (Erica moves towards the vanity on the other side of the room. She motions for Hayley to sit in the chair in front of the vanity. Hayley sits down, as Erica begins putting makeup on her. As she puts the makeup on Hayley, she begins speaking.) Erica: I can only imagine how difficult Mateo's disappearance has been on you, dear. I understand how hard it is, just to get through the day. When Kendall died, I couldn't even get out of bed. I laid there all day, crying and wishing it was all a dream. And, for a very long time I thought that nothing would ever be okay again. (Erica pauses and kneels down to look at Hayley face to face.) Erica: But then I realized, that you can't live like that. Yes, it hurts. And you have every right to be upset. But you can't let it consume you, because in the end that will only hurt you more. (At this point, both women are crying. Erica reaches out and wipes the tears from Hayley's face. Hayley speaks through her sobs.) Hayley: I just don't know how to do this alone, Erica. (Erica reaches in and hugs her tightly.) Erica: You're not alone. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for reading! Don't forget to tune in again tomorrow for an ALL NEW FULL LENGTH episode of Heaven's Meadow!

Thank you both! Don't worry Bright Eyes, you'll get your wish. Sorry it took so long to answer. Like I said, I've been traveling!

Hey guys! Please note, the name of this episode is "That's What Family's For". I just realized I forgot to make the change within the episode itself. I will edit it later. I am traveling now and only have access through my phone.

Thank you, Carl!

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode 7 "That's What Family's For" This episode features: Susan Lucci as Erica Kane Ric Herbst as Lucas Erickson Jerry ver Dorn as Clint Buchanan with David Canary as Adam Chandler Kelly Ripa as Hayley Vaughan and Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PINE VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA: Adam: Hayley: (Inside the Chandler mansion. Adam is sitting in the living room, reading a book. He doesn't hear as Hayley stumbles through the front door. She is crying rather hysterically as makeup streaks down her face. She stumbles across the foyer and into the living room. Stunned, Adam looks up.) Adam: Hayley? Hayley, what are you doing here? I thought you were in New-- (He doesn't finish is sentence, as he notices his daughter is weeping. He stands and rushes towards her, embracing her in a hug. She collapses into his arms.) Adam: Hayley, what's wrong? What is it dear? (Hayley breaks free from his embrace and moves towards the couch. After she is seated, she opens her clutch and pulls out a tissue to dab her eyes.) Hayley: I just needed to see you, Daddy. I just needed to get away from it all, and I didn't know where else to go. Adam: You know you are always welcome here. This is your home. Now tell me, darling, what's wrong? Hayley: It's just, everything is falling apart. Every ounce of stability in my life is gone, and I don't know what to do. Adam: There's still been no word on Mateo, I'm assuming? (Hayley stands and moves to the other side of the room, picking up a picture of her and Mateo and holding it for a moment before speaking.) Hayley: No, Daddy. No matter what I do. No matter what the police do, no matter what you do. It's like he just vanished. (Adam moves towards his daughter. He stands behind her and places his hands on her shoulders.) Adam: We will find him eventually, Hayley. And he'll be home with you, where he belongs. (Hayley swivels around.) Hayley: But what if he doesn't want to come home, Daddy? Adam: Don't talk like that, Hayley. Hayley: For all we know, it's true Daddy! There is no evidence that Mateo was kidnapped. The police have said it all along. He may very well have left of his own accord Adam: Mateo would never leave you, Hayley. (Hayley begins crying once more. She pushes past her father and begins yelling.) Hayley: But what if he DID, Daddy? How am I supposed to get up every morning and smile in front of a camera when I know damn well the man I love more than anything may have walked out on me. And even if he didn't, what's the other possibility? That he's dead?! I just can't do it, Daddy. I can't! (Angered, she throws the picture of her and Mateo across the room. It hits the wall and shatters. Adam rushes to his daughter and embraces her once more. Hayley clutches to her father, sobbing, and begins speaking.) Hayley: I have failed everyone and everything that I love. Mateo is gone, and Wave is tanking. How is it supposed to make me feel that they had to bring in my ex-stepmother to save the show. MY SHOW! (Adam pulls away from Hayley, confused.) Adam: Who? Hayley: Erica, Daddy. And it's not that I'm not happy to see her. I am. But Wave has always been succesful because of me and now it crumbles right alongside of my personal life. And as much respect as I have for Erica, every time I look at her, I am reminded that once again, I wasn't enough. Adam: You are always enough, honey. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Ever. (Hayley wipes the tears from her eyes.) Hayley: Thank you, Daddy. I knew you could make me feel better. (The two hug, before Hayley pulls away.) Hayley: I just can't believe that the only positive thing to come from this move has been Skye, of all people. Adam: Skye? What's your sister got to do with this? Hayley: I ran into her the other day. Apparently she's living in Heaven's Meadow, too. I have to admit, I wasn't happy to see her at first, but she was very kind. She saw that I was in pain, and she actually tried to help. I know we don't have a great past, and I know she's conned a lot of people. So, I'm going into it slowly. But I think I may finally be forming a relationship with her. (Tears well up in Adam's eyes.) Adam: That's wonderful. Hayley: Well, I'd better get going. I had the helicopter fly me in, but I have to get back for a meeting. Thank you so much for your help, Daddy. Adam: Any time, Hayley. Any time at all. (The two hug, and say goodbye. Hayley begins to exit the room, but Adam begins speaking again. Hayley turns and looks at her father.) Adam: Hayley? Hayley: Yeah, Dad? Adam: Tell Skye I love her. (Hayley smiles at her father, before turning and exiting the mansion.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ HEAVEN'S MEADOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Erica: Lucas: (At the WAVE studios.) Erica: I'm glad we were able to work something out, Lucas. I'm very excited to join the show. Lucas: And we're very excited to have you, Ms. Kane. Erica: Tell me, Lucas. Why me? Of all the women in the world, why Erica Kane? Lucas: Because you're the best. You're Erica Kane for God's sake. Erica: I've only been telling everyone that for 40 years, now. But why does "Erica Kane" mean anything to you? Lucas: How many talk shows can boast that one co-host used to be married to the other's father? (Erica points her finger at Lucas.) Erica: This show will not be trash television. I will not argue with Hayley for ratings, and I certainly will not embarrass Adam Chandler on national television. If that's what you're looking for, hire one of his other ex-wives. I hear Brooke English is looking for work. Lucas: Trust me, Erica That isn't we want. We just think that you and Hayley will have a wonderful dynamic, that no one else can create. Erica: I hope what you're saying is true, Mr. Erickson. Because at the first sign of anything inappropriate, I walk. Just like that. Contracts be damned. Like you said, I'm Erica Kane. And don't you forget it. (Erica exits the room.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Skye: Clint: (In Skye's hotel room.) Skye: I'm sorry, what did you say? Clint: I'm here to offer you a job, Skye. (Skye moves towards the other side of the room and has a seat on the couch. She points towards a chair directly across from her, and Clint sits down.) Skye: I don't need a job, Clint. I'm opening a club. Clint: And you can still do that, Skye. But I want you to come work for me. Skye: Doing what, exactly? Clint: I recently acquired the production company that produces the talk show "Wave". Skye: You want me to host Wave? You are aware that Hayley Vaughan is my sister, right? Clint: I know that, and I don't want you to host. I want you to produce it. Skye: And you are aware that I have no experience in that field, correct? Clint: You can learn. You are the best business woman in this town, Skye. Skye: Yes, but your new co-host is not my biggest fan. Clint: All the more incentive for you to join, Skye. You'll be her boss. (Skye ponders this for a moment, before Clint starts speaking again.) Clint: Not to mention, the current producer, Lucas Erickson, just rubs me the wrong way. That's why I want you to be Co-Executive producer. I can't get rid of him right away, he knows too much about how the show works. But you can keep an eye on him and prevent him from having too much power. (Skye freezes at the mention of Lucas' name, making the connection that Lucas Erickson is really Peter, whom she had run into the other day.) Skye: I'll do it. (Clint seems surprised, but smiles.) Clint: Wonderful. I'll call you soon so we can set up a meeting to sort everything out. (They stand, and Skye shows him to the door. She closes it behind him and leans against it. Her mind begins racing. No matter how much she wants to stay away from Peter, she knows that she has to take this job, to protect Hayley.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to check back tomorrow For an ALL NEW episode of Heaven's Meadow!

:lol: Thank you so much, Mary!

Bright Eyes, Erica and Skye have a very complicated past relationship, as I'm sure you know. It will be explained more in the coming weeks. Lorenzo is dead, and Lila Rae's location is addressed in tomorrow's episode. Spencer, LMAO thanks. Is it something Skye would typically say? Maybe not, but Skye is that one person who just isn't enamored with the "Erica Kane" brand and she was trying to make that very clear.

I'd just like to apologize for the short length of this episode. I was very ill when I wrote it, and that's why it's a bit short. I'm sorry.

Heaven's Meadow Season 1 - Episode Six "Keep Your Enemies Close" This episode features: Susan Lucci as Erica Kane Jerry ver Dorn as Clint Buchanan Angell Conwell as Jacqueline Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer and Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Erica: Skye: (At the "Meadow Club" - in the hotel restaurant. Erica is sitting in a booth by the window. Skye walks through the restaurant, heading towards the elevator to her hotel room. However, before she makes it to the elevator, she spots Erica in her booth. With a smirk, she moves towards Erica's booth and begins speaking.) Skye: Well, well, well. If it isn't Erica Kane. (Erica glances up briefly from her menu. At first she doesn't realize who is standing in front of her. Once it sets in, she once again looks at Skye, visibly shocked.) Erica: Skye, what are you doing in New Hampshire? Surely you haven't latched onto yet another wealthy family, dear? Skye: Well, I could ask you the same question, but I'm sure your being here has something to do with a husband. After 40 something years, there couldn't be many men left in Pine Valley for you to marry. And after the way Jackson dumped you in front of the entire town...I'm not surprised you had to find new turf. Erica: Well, at least I didn't have to run off and have a baby with a mobster to achieve fulfillment in my life. Skye: At least I didn't spend over a decade pretending my child didn't exist, like some women I know. (Anger spreads across Erica's face. Visibly angered, she stands and moves closer to Skye.) Erica: You are just as trashy as ever, Skye. And I will have no part of it. I'm Erica Kane, not a real housewife. Skye: Twenty years later and you still refer to yourself in the third person. Bitch, no one cares about Erica Kane. Have a seat. Erica: That's laughable coming from a woman who can't secure a family let alone a career. Skye: Well, if you call caring solely about yourself and referring to yourself by your full name a career, then you are quite the career woman. Erica: You don't have to respect my career, Skye. But the producers of WAVE certainly did. Skye: What the hell does Hayley's talk show have to do with your "career"? Erica: I've been brought on board as a co-host. I guess that means you're the one without a career. Hmmm, I heard the McDonald's down the street is hiring. Play your cards right, and I might even write you a recommendation. A recommendation from a star like Erica Kane will go a long way, honey. (Erica begins to walk away, but Skye reaches out and grabs her wrist, swiveling her around.) Erica: Let go of me, you heathen! (Skye leans in close to Erica's face and begins speaking.) Skye: You leave Hayley alone, Erica. She is going through enough right now, and the last thing she needs is your brand of selfishness to make things more difficult. (Erica pulls out of Skye's grasp.) Erica: If anyone is going to make things more difficult for Hayley, it's you, Skye. Hayley actually likes me, but she's never thought much of you. There's no reason that will change now. Do us all a favor and crawl right back out of town. (Erica grabs her clutch off of the table and struts out of the restaurant. Skye walks towards the lobby and presses the button on the elevator. In her mind, she ponders what Erica said. Will her presence really have a negative impact on Hayley? She begins to recall her relationships with both women. By the time she makes it to her hotel room, she has resolved to continue making an effort with Hayley, and wonders why she was ever friends with Erica Kane.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Blair: Jacqueline: (Inside Jacqueline's office. She is sitting behind her desk when Blair Cramer enters.) Jacqueline: Do you have any idea how many times I've called you in the past few days? Blair: I'm sorry, I had to go back to Pennsylvania to tie some things up. What's up? Jacqueline: You didn't get the property, Blair. Blair: What? No! But we offered above asking price! Jacqueline: Yes, but Ms. Chandler offered more, and in a more timely manner. There was nothing I could do. Blair: What the hell am I supposed to do now? Jacqueline: You let me help find you another property, that's what. Blair: It's not even about the property Jacqueline. It's about that woman. Jacqueline: What the hell kind of hold does she have over you? It isn't a competition, Blair. Blair: Of course it is, Jacqueline! Now that she knows I'm going to open a club here, she's going to do everything in her power to one-up me. And Skye isn't the type to play fair. Jacqueline: Then it's time for you to play dirty. Blair: Skye is...sneaky, to say the least. I'm sure she already has a slew of resources here. I don't. (Jacqueline smiles) Jacqueline: I do. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Clint: (Skye is inside of her hotel room. There is a knock on the door. When she opens the door, Clint Buchanan is in the hallway.) Clint: Hello Skye. (Skye moves aside and lets Clint in the room.) Skye: Clint, if your here to lecture me about my conversation with Viki, I'm simply not in the mood. Clint: Viki is a grown woman. She is perfectly capable of handling herself. Your confrontation has nothing to do with this visit. Skye: Then what could you possibly want from me? Clint: I'm here to offer you a job. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to check back tomorrow For an ALL NEW episode of Heaven's Meadow!

Thank you so much, Mary!