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http://awfanfic.blogspot.com/2016/06/another-world-228-lovehudsons-celebrate.html ANOTHER WORLD 228 The Love/Hudsons celebrate a new birth ANOTHER WORLD 228 The Love/Hudsons celebrate a new birth Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson Consultants: Alex Beeby, ML Cooks, Nick Monarco, DRW50 AT THE HOSPITAL John and Brianna go into the staff locker room. John: You’re a real pro in there. Brianna: I’ve delivered babies before. It’s always a joy to see the families happy. The mother having a baby; the father right there with her. Must be nice. John: I wasn’t there when Gregory was born. Sharlene gave birth to our son in a shed. Brianna: Wow. John: Taylor Benson delivered him actually after she...never mind. Brianna: No tell me. What did Taylor Benson do? John: I...don’t really wanna get into that. Brianna: Oh um. Ok. Brianna starts feeling around in her pockets. John: Looks like you lost something. Brianna: Yeah I...can’t find my badge. Maybe I dropped it somewhere. John: Well go to a computer and log in. If someone tries to use it, it will tell you where it was scanned. Hopefully someone will return it. ------------------------------------------------------------ Tyrone wheels Marley in a wheelchair to the nursery. They look through the glass at their baby in a bassinet labeled “Roman Montgomery” on the outside. Donna, Michael and Vicky join them. Marley: Look at him Tyrone. He’s so tiny. So innocent. Tyrone: Our son. Donna looks at Michael. Donna: And our grandson. Marley: Have you called your mother? Tyrone: She and Etta Mae are on their way. Marley: He’s a miracle. I thought I was never gonna be able to have children. I’m gonna shower all the love I have on him. Tyrone: He looks like a sports enthusiast. Marley: We will love our son whatever he wants to be. Michael: He’s got a large family behind him. Donna: Where’s everyone else? Where are the twins? Where’s Kirkland and Victoria? I’m gonna go see where they are. ------------------------------------- Bridget and Michele are in the waiting area...quiet. Each girl has her arms folded. Bridget is sitting in a chair while Michele is sitting on the right arm of the couch closest to the glass door. Michele looks at Bridget, rolls her eyes and gets up. Michele: I’m gonna go see how Aunt Marley’s doing. Bridget: No you’re not. You’re gonna look for something to cut yourself with and blame it on me. Michele: You can’t stop being a bitch for two seconds can you? Bridget: Maybe after what you did tonight everyone will see that I was right about you. You need help. Michele turns around and walks slowly toward Bridget. Bridget gets up as if to prepare for another fight. Michele: If you want a replay of what happened at the Corys I’m game, because I should have done it a long time ago. I’ll be more than happy to beat the bitchiness out of you. Bridget: You think some fisticuffs is gonna change anything? I still have Cory, and dad and grandpa think you’re crazy, too. Michele: Really? After everything you’ve done, mom still supports me. I’ve always been mom’s favorite daughter. You’ve always been the black sheep; the outsider; the screw-up. Bridget: Shut your mouth! Michele: Deep down, dad knows it, too. Mom knows what you’ve done, and sees you for the conniving little skank that you are, and that you’ll always be. Bridget: You crazy bitch! Before they can start another physical fight, Kirkland races in and manages to get between them. Kirkland: No! Not here! You two can’t stay in a room alone without wanting to kill each other? Michele: Your bitch sister provoked me again! Kirkland: Bridget why don’t you go the nursery and see our little cousin. Bridget: But… Kirkland: Go! Bridget looks at the both of them and walks out in disgust. Kirkland: When are you two gonna stop? Michele: It’s all her fault! Wait til mom hears about what Bridget said. Kirkland: You’re not gonna tell mom anything about this. Michele: What do you mean? Kirkland: Both of you need counseling. You gotta let this go. You gotta stop being so angry. ------------------------------------------------------- Vicky walks up to Steven. Vicky: How’s Rachel? Steven: I left a message on her voicemail. Vicky: I know the rest of her family’s there. Did you call your dad? Steven: Not yet. It’s still pretty late there. Vicky: Listen I’m...I’m sorry about the way I’ve behaved… Steven: But? Vicky: But what? Steven: You still don’t approve of Joy being in my life. Vicky: No I can’t. Steven: That’s too bad isn’t it? Vicky: That girl is a homewrecker! I cannot just sit here and watch this happen. She is going to destroy you. Steven: She was only eighteen years old when she had the affair with Tyrone. You are still holding her past against her. What if somebody held your past against you? What she did before doesn’t stop me from… Steven stops as he, and Vicky, realize something. Vicky: Oh my God. You’ve fallen for her haven’t you? You’re in love with her. Steven gets a text. He looks on his phone. The text is from Joy. Joy(text): I’m home. Steven (return text): Good. Thank you for being with me tonight. I love you. ----------------------------------- MEANWHILE, Joy walks around the corner on the same floor. She looks around to see if anyone sees her, and slips into a room. She then gets a text from Steven. She looks at her phone a bit jolted. Steven’s declaration has taken her aback. She takes a deep breath and texts back. Joy: I love you, too. Joy looks around and sees scrubs. Joy is not home. She is in a hospital supply closet as she has a flashback: (EPISODE 174) Reginald: Joy Joy Joy. Joy: Did you do it? Reginald: The antidote? Joy: Thomasina said she’s feeling better. Reginald: Yes I called and they gave her the antidote. Joy: Then we’re even. Reginald: No we’re not. I can get to her whenever I want. Joy: So what does that mean? What else do you want me to do? Reginald: I don’t have to tell you. I want to raise the next patriarch of my family, and you’re going to get him. Joy: Where the hell am I supposed to get...no. You can’t make me do that. Reginald: You don’t want Thomasina to get sick again do you? Get me my great grandson. Joy flashes back to the present and she notices Brianna’s hospital badge on the floor, and she picks it up. Joy: I’m so sorry Steven but I have to do this. CAMERA PAN ON JOY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG. ---------------------------------------------------- PART 2 MARLEY’S ROOM Marley lies in the bed. Michael is sitting at her bedside. Marley: I don’t think I can get any happier than I am now. Michael: You’re very lucky. Marley: I am...very lucky. Lucky to have a husband who loves me; lucky to still have my parents; Vicky, Allen, all of you. Michael: Your grandfather didn’t allow us to have this type of moment when you and Victoria were born. Marley: Don’t bring him up. Happy thoughts. Happy memories. Michael: Of course. The birth of your child is something you’re always gonna remember. Marley: And that you came back. We all thought you were dead, but you fought your way back to us. I’m so glad you’re here dad. Michael clenches Marley’s right hand. Michael: There’s nowhere else I’d rather be. ---------------------------------------------- OUTSIDE MARLEY’S ROOM Allen is talking to Tyrone. Allen: Look at you man. Tyrone: Yeah. I got a son. My boy Roman. I mean this is just the icing on the cake. All this time we thought Marley couldn’t get pregnant. Just miraculous. Allen: I know. I’m just...glad I can be here to share this with you bro. Tyrone: Thank you. Allen: For what? Tyrone: You helped me to realize that my anger was misplaced. Our father is the one I was really mad at. Allen: You can’t be too mad. He raised you. What was he like? Tyrone: Typical dad I guess. Be a man. Don’t show any emotions. Allen: I didn’t get to spend hardly any time with him. You did. That’s why I’m so insistent on being in KC’s life. Our dad wasn’t there for me. Tyrone: I ain’t sending my boy off to no boarding school. I’m gonna be there for him. I’m taking him to all his games; to all his practices. Whatever he wants to do. I’m gonna support him. I will never give up on my son. Allen: I know, cuz I ain’t gonna let you. He’s my nephew you know? Tyrone: You know what’s so great about this, too? Allen: What’s that? Tyrone: I got my brother with me. Allen: I got you. They hug and Donna and KC walk up to them. KC: Look at this. My dad and my uncle Tyrone….bonding. Donna: I called my sister. She told me the good news. Allen: I’ve had a good night. Donna: I can’t find Victoria or the girls. Have you seen them? Tyrone: No. I heard about what happened between Michele and Bridget. Donna: Let’s hope that doesn’t happen again. ----------------------------------------------- Michele: So what’s the matter? You think I’m crazy, too? Kirkland: Getting help doesn’t mean you’re ill. It means you need to get rid of this anger you’ve got. Michele: I’m sure you’ve heard what she did. Kirkland: I know what happened. She was devastated, hurt, and could hardly forgive herself when we thought you were dead. She felt really down about losing you. Michele: She’s got me, and the only she can act toward me is bitchy. Kirkland: You both are doing it to each other. Serve and volley. Michele: You’re comparing us to tennis. Kirkland: Come on. I can’t stand to see my little sisters fighting all the time. Can you at least consider it? Michele: Getting help? I don’t need any help. She’s the one who needs it. Mom’s on my side. ------------------------------------------------- Vicky: Who was that? Joy? Steven: I told her to text me when she got home. Vicky: I’m gonna see about Marley. Steven: Mom. Vicky: What is it? Steven: I love you. Vicky smiles as her eyes well up. Vicky: I love you, too my firstborn child. Steven: Let’s go see about Aunt Marley. Vicky: Good idea. --------------------------------------------- The Love/Hudsons surround Marley who is lying in her bed. Marley: Would you look at this? It means so much to have all of you here. Vicky: We got a little one to look after now. Donna: He’s gonna have a hell of a time being a part of this family. ---------------------------------------------- MEANWHILE, Bridget stands at the glass of the nursery, and watches her cousin Roman in his bassinet. Bridget: Are you sure you wanna be part of this family Roman? Your cousin Michele is crazy. As Bridget walks away, Joy, dressed in blue hospital scrubs, with a mask over her nose and mouth, scans Brianna’s stolen badge into the nursery, walks over to and stands over Roman Montgomery’s bassinet. Marley (V.O.): Roman’s gonna love all of you. Let’s go see him. FREEZE FRAME ON JOY...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF 228

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Marley: Oh I…I’m tired. Brianna: You can do it. Push..1, 2, 3…. Marley gives one big push and hears crying. Marley’s pain turns to her and Tyrone’s joy as Roman Michael Montgomery is born. John gives Marley her and Tyrone’s baby as they look on with joy. The rest of the Love/Hudsons look in on them with happiness. Allen: Look at my brother...cheesin ear to ear. Vicky: Welcome to the family Roman. Donna: This is truly a miracle. Michael: Our new grandson. FREEZE FRAME ON TYRONE, MARLEY and ROMAN...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 227

***THIS IS MY FINAL BLOG POST ON S.O.N. YOU MAY CONTINUE READING MY ANOTHER WORLD EPISODES (New and Classics) on my website*** http://reginaldloveaw.wix.com/awfanficblog ANOTHER WORLD 227 A new life has begun Consultants: A. Washington-Beeby, ML Cooks, Nick Monarco, and DRW50 PART 1 AT THE WINTHROPS Cass, Frankie, Charlie and Maggie walk in. Frankie escorts Maggie to the couch. Maggie: Oh God I feel groggy. Frankie: Come on sit down. I’ll get you some tea. As Frankie goes to the kitchen, Charlie sits next to Maggie. Charlie: Whoever did this must have given you a huge dosage. Maggie: Yeah. I wonder who would be after me. Meanwhile in the kitchen, Cass confers with Frankie. Frankie: Cass I don’t know. Cass: Don’t know about what? Frankie: This whole evening has just been so weird. Everything. Maggie’s car doors wouldn’t lock from the inside. You and Christy. I can’t believe she… Cass: We’ll deal with that okay. Frankie: I mean all I need now is to find out what happened at the Corys. Who knows what went on down there? ----------------------------------------------- AT THE CORYS Joy secretly watches Marley on her cell phone through the camera installed outside of their house. Joy: What is she doing? Joy watches her cell phone intently as Vicky spies her from a short distance. ------------------------------------------ AT THE MONTGOMERYS Tyrone walks in and finds Marley doing something. Tyrone: Hey hey what are you doing? Marley: I’m dusting the table. It started to feel stuffy in here. Tyrone: But you’re up…and moving. And you? Dusting a table? Marley: Suddenly I got this…burst. I just decided to start cleaning the house. Tyrone: Um you know what that means right? Marley: That I have extra energy? Tyrone: That the baby is ready. Marley: Ready for what? Tyrone: Come on. We need to go to the hosp…. Tyrone and Marley look down and see a wet spot on the floor, and Marley grabs her stomach in pain. Marley: Oh. Water’s broken. Tyrone: It’s time. It’s time! Come on! ------------------------------------------------ Amanda comes downstairs and approaches Allen. Allen: I’m sorry about what happened here. Amanda: Thank you. I’m just concerned about my mother. Allen: Well Felicia and Paulina are out there with her now. Amanda: I’m gonna go check on her. KC walks up to them. KC: So you’re going out with Carl’s daughter in law? Allen: Yeah she’s concerned about her mother. KC: This is so sad. Allen: Yeah. We need some good news. Suddenly Allen gets a call on his cell phone from Tyrone with Marley moaning in labor pain. Allen: Hey Tyrone what’s up? Tyrone: Is Vicky there? Allen: Yeah what’s going on? Oh I can hear. Tyrone: Yeah meet us at the hospital. Marley’s in labor. Allen: Whoa! Whoa! I’ll tell everyone. KC: What happened? Allen: I gotta go tell Vicky and Donna. Donna walks up to them. Donna: Tell me what? Allen: Tyrone just called. Donna: Is it Marley? Is everything okay? Allen: It’s more than okay. She’s having the baby. Donna: Oh! Oh we’ve gotta go! I’ll tell the others. Allen: I’ll meet you there. CAMERA PAN ON ALLEN...SLOW FADE OUT TO THEME SONG ------------------------------- PART 2 AT THE WINTHROPS Frankie: Did Christy tell you she kidnapped Maggie? Cass: She had to have known where Maggie was. Frankie looks over at Maggie, who is sitting with Charlie on the couch. Frankie: I dunno Cass. Cass: What do you mean you don’t know? Christy clearly isn’t the changed person you thought she was. Frankie: Maggie was kidnapped before and she wasn’t exactly cooperative in being rescued. How do you know she didn’t do it again? Cass: Are you serious? Why would she even do that this time? Frankie: I don’t know. That’s a question we’d have to ask her. Cass: I can’t believe you’re even bringing this up. Frankie: I’m not saying that’s what Maggie did, but you have to consider the possibility. Cass: That’s ridiculous. Christy needed leverage to get what she wanted, and Maggie was it. Frankie takes the tea tray over to Maggie and gently places it on the coffee table. Frankie: This should help you feel better. Maggie: Thank you Frankie. Frankie: So you don’t remember anything about the kidnapping? Maggie: I remember leaving here, getting in my car, then waking up in the hospital. That’s all. Charlie: Nothing at all you can recall? Maggie: No Charlie I can’t. Frankie: Any distinct scents or smells or… Maggie: Why do I get the feeling you’re trying to say something else? Frankie: I’m just asking… Cass: She thinks you staged it. Frankie: Cass! Cass: She thinks you did the same thing you did before. Maggie: Really? You mean when my mom hired Rafael to kidnap me? Frankie: Maggie I’m just… Maggie: You got it wrong. I’m not that person anymore! Wow you’re amazing! Maggie gets up and goes to her room in the back. Frankie: Maggie? Cass: Look what you’ve done. Frankie: I didn’t do anything wrong. Cass: She just went through a terrible ordeal and you bring up the past! I’ll go see if she’s okay. Charlie: Let him calm down. You know how dad gets. Charlie gets a phone call on her cell phone. Charlie: Hey babe. Where are you? Well the hospital’s not gonna go outta business anytime soon. Is everything okay? Wow okay. That’s great news! I’ll be right there. Frankie: Was that Kirkland? Charlie: Yeah. Marley’s in labor. ---------------------------------------------- AT THE HOSPITAL Michael, Donna, Vicky, Bridget, Michele, Steven, Joy, Kirkland, Allen and KC are in the waiting area. Steven is in a corner with Joy. Steven: Are you okay? Joy: I’m fine. Steven: I wasn’t sure. My mom can be a handful. Joy: She doesn’t intimidate me. Steven: Good, because I told her how I felt about you. Joy: You did? Steven: Of course I did. It’s time she accepted you. Joy: I..had no idea that Donna was your grandmother. This really is a small town. Steven: Yeah. That’s grandma. ------------------------------------------- In another corner, Vicky is with Michele. Vicky: Are you gonna be okay honey? Michele: I’m good mom. Vicky: You and Bridget fighting. I know she started it. She started this whole thing. Michele: I don’t wanna think about that. I don’t wanna think about you and dad getting a divorce. Vicky straddles Michele’s hair. Vicky: You’re right. Your Aunt Marley is having a baby. Something good’s gonna come out of tonight. ------------------------------------------------------- OUTSIDE THE WAITING ROOM... Kirkland/Bridget/KC/Allen Kirkland: I just called my wife. She’s on her way. Kid what’s up with you and Michele? Bridget: I don’t wanna talk about that. KC: You guys are sisters though. Why would you be fighting? Bridget: Look it’s a long story and I really don’t feel like getting into it. Bridget walks away. Allen: Let’s just respect her wishes okay. A lot has happened tonight. KC: I feel so bad for Rachel, Cory, Elizabeth. They lost Carl. Allen: It’s the cycle of life you know. Some things just aren’t fair. Kirkland: One life ends, another one begins. ------------------------------------------------------ Vicky approaches Steven and Joy. Vicky: Steven you have really lost your mind haven’t you? Steven: Mom. Vicky: No she shouldn’t be here. Tyrone and Marley might not even be having a baby because of her. Steven: I’m not gonna allow you to talk about her like that. Vicky: I saw you looking at your cell phone earlier at the Corys. Whatever it was it seemed quite interesting... Joy: You know what Steven. Your mom’s right. Maybe I should go. Steven: Joy don’t leave. I want you here with me. Joy: It’s okay. I don’t mean to cause any trouble. I’ll text you when I get home. Steven: Okay. Joy walks out of the waiting area and Steven turns to Vicky. Steven: What the hell is wrong with you? Vicky: I can’t believe you’re getting involved with her. She’s going to hurt you. Steven: The only person hurting me is you. Vicky: I am your mother, and I’m not gonna sit here and watch her tear your life like she did Marley and Tyrone. Steven: I’m gonna call grandma Rachel and see how she’s doing. -------------------------------------------------------- In another corner, Donna is with Michael. Donna: You know Michael...this is bittersweet. Marley’s giving birth, and she’s got her family here. Nobody waiting to separate her from her child like my father did to me. Michael: We can’t dwell on the past now. Marley knows that we’re all here for her. We’re gonna make sure that our grandson is protected. Donna: Do you think Reginald is gonna try to pull something? Michael: Wouldn’t put it past him. He tried to kidnap Bridget. I’ve got people watching. Nothing’s gonna happen to Marley or the baby. John walks up to them in scrubs, a hairpiece and a mask. Donna: John where’s Marley? John: Follow me. I’m headed there now. They all follow John. John goes into the delivery room to join Brianna Jameson and the other nurses. -------------------------------------------------- Tyrone, also in scrubs, clenches Marley’s hand tightly as she is in intense pain. John: He’s coming. Marley: Duh! Ahhhhhh! This hurts! Brianna: Remember your Lamaze classes. Short breaths okay. Brianna coaches Marley through the short breaths as John looks for the baby. Tyrone: John what is it? John: I see the head! He’s coming! I’m gonna need a push.

ANOTHER WORLD 226 Aftermath of a Carl’s death Consultants: A. Washington-Beeby, ML Cooks, Nick Monarco, and DRW50 IN THE CORY LIVING ROOM Dr. Russ Matthews is off in a corner on his cell phone. Russ: Iris it’s me. Iris: Hey how are you? Russ: I dunno. Iris: Is everything alright? Russ: No. I can’t say it is. Iris: You’re at the Corys right? Russ: Yeah. Iris: What happened? Russ: Carl just passed away. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three of Carl’s surviving children (Cory, Elizabeth, and Devin Lucas) all emerge from the small crowd. Elizabeth: Daddy. Daddy! She runs up to Carl and Rachel. Rachel is holding her husband still, who has just passed away. Elizabeth: Do something mom! Call 9-1-1. Somebody call 9-1-1! Daddy! Daddy wake up! Cory: Lizzie… Elizabeth: How could you do this? How could you let him die? Devin gets Elizabeth. Devin (with tears in his eyes): He’s gone Elizabeth. Dad is dead. Elizabeth: Don’t say that! Don’t you ever say something like that! Nooo..noooooo! Elizabeth breaks down and Devin hugs his sister tightly.. The paramedics arrive at the gazebo with a gurney. Paramedic #1: We’ve come to get Mr. Hutchins. Elizabeth: No! No you’re not taking my daddy! Cory: Let them do their jobs Lizzie. Elizabeth: No! Cory holds Elizabeth back as Rachel watches in sadness. The paramedics put Carl’s body on the gurney and cover it with a sheet. Elizabeth, in tears, breaks free of Cory’s hold, runs to the gurney, and lifts the sheet up to see Carl’s face. Rachel: Elizabeth don’t do this. Elizabeth: No. This isn’t happening. Daddy...don’t go. Daddy! Rachel: They have to take him honey. Rachel goes and embraces Elizabeth as the paramedics wheel Carl out of the gazebo. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Gregory and Lindsay watch as all unfolded. Gregory holds her. Lindsay: My God this is so sad. Gregory: I feel so bad for them. They lost their dad. I don’t know what I’d do if I lost mine. Lindsay: Don’t talk like that. You’re not gonna lose your father. Meanwhile, Russ approaches John and Sharlene John: So you were treating him? Russ: I was just trying to make him comfortable. There was nothing we could do about the tumor. Sharlene: I’m sure Rachel appreciates it…and Carl. Those poor kids. They’re too young to lose their father, and Frankie. Frankie was just getting to know him, and it’s all just cut short. This just isn’t fair. John rubs Sharlene shoulders. John: This reminds me of when we thought we lost you. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through this. Sharlene: I survived, but Carl didn’t. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTSIDE, Matt and Amanda are with Rachel in the gazebo. Matt: Mom. Do you need anything? Rachel: No honey I…I just want to sit out here for a minute. Amanda: We’ll be inside. Rachel: Will you check on Cory and Elizabeth for me? Amanda: Okay. Matt and Amanda go inside, as Felicia comes out and sits on Rachel’s right on the gazebo bench, and Paulina comes out and sits on Rachel’s left. Paulina clenches Rachel’s left hand, and Felicia clenches Rachel’s right hand. CAMERA PAN ON RACHEL, FELICIA, AND PAULINA...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG. -------------------------------------------------------------- PART 2 Lindsay: I’m gonna get something out of my car. I’ll be back. Gregory: Okay. -------------------------------------------------------------- Meanwhile, out the front door, Devin Lucas is with Lorna pacing back and forth. Lorna: Are you gonna be okay son? Devin Lucas: Yeah…I just wanna be out here for a minute. Lorna: I’ll…go see about mom. Lorna goes in, and Devin Lucas paces faster, and breaks down crying. Lindsay opens the front door and sees Devin Lucas, whose back is turned to the front door. He turns around and sees Lindsay, and quickly wipes his tear soaked face. Lindsay: I’m…I’m sorry about your dad. Devin Lucas: What did you come out here for? Lindsay: I was going to my car to get something. Devin Lucas: Don’t let me stop you. Devin goes inside as Lindsay looks at him. ----------------- CORY’S ROOM Cory sits on his bed. Amanda walks in and sits next to him. The two are silent and Amanda breaks it. Amanda: You know, for what it’s worth I know what you’re going through. Cory: I don’t...know what to feel. It’s almost like I don’t feel anything. Shouldn’t I feel something? Amanda: You’re in shock. We all are. Cory: I’ve been expecting this. Dad told us he was dying, and now he’s gone. Amanda: You’re a strong kid. And we’re gonna need to band together for mom. --------------------------------- Matt knocks on Elizabeth’s door. Elizabeth sits in a chair next to the bed and Matt sits on the bed. Elizabeth: Did mom send you? Matt: No. I know what it’s like to lose a dad though. You should take comfort in the fact that Carl got to spend his last days with you, Cory and Devin Lucas. Elizabeth: I’m sorry that you weren’t able to do that. Matt: Hold on to those memories. My dad adopted me and raised me as his own. It still hurts sometimes. Elizabeth: Is it gonna feel like this all the time? Is it always gonna be this painful? Matt: I know you don’t believe it now but it gets easier. You’ll start to do what your dad would want you to do. I don’t think Carl wants you to be sad forever. Elizabeth: I...shouldn’t have lashed out at mom like that. Matt: I’m sure she understands. She’s lost another husband. She’s gonna need us. ------------------------------------ Russ is on his cell phone with Iris. Russ: I know there was no love lost between you and Carl so I don’t expect you to shed any tears. Iris: Still it’s...devastating for his children...and Rachel. Russ walks to the gazebo and see Rachel with Paulina and Felicia. Russ: Rachel’s lost Mac and now Carl. She’s gotta be so devastated. Looks like she’s in good hands though. ----------------------------------------------- Rachel: Felicia. How did you deal with it? Twice. Felicia: I really couldn’t tell you. Zane and Lucas. This is different for you than it was for me. Both of my husbands were shot to death. You got to spend your last moments with your husband at home. Hold on to that. Rachel: Paulina? Paulina: I’ve learned to live without Joe. Every time I see Dante, I smile, and I’m happy, and proud, but a part of me still gets sad, because I see his father. I start remembering our lives together. I know I don’t have to tell you how to deal with that right. Rachel: No. This is helping. I thought I would never find love after Mac died, but I did. Carl pursued me. I resisted, and resisted… Felicia: So did we. Rachel: Carl and I had our ups and downs, but we had a beautiful life together. Paulina: You have two wonderful children. Felicia: Carl lives on in them, and in my grandson. Paulina: Carl was like the father I never had. His impact will always be felt in all of us. We will definitely miss him. Felicia and Paulina each lean on Rachel’s shoulders as they look up at the sky. FREEZE FRAME ON RACHEL, PAULINA, and FELICIA...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 226

Good episode...nice beats played. Liam doesn't want Jennifer to go to his place. I wondered when she would start to become a bit suspicious of him. She seems a little too gaga for him. Maybe this will be the start.Nicole's dream was a hoot and seemed a bit of foreshadowing. A good reminder for me of the secret she's keeping. Abigail is back, and she is a mother....OOOOH....and she ain't tellin nobody. The scene with Roman, Marlena and Kim was almost heartbreaking. Roman not remembering his own sister, and Kim pleading almost trying to will him to remember, then his bewilderment about not remembering. Very emotional for me. And Adrienne is about to spill what she saw without any evidence to Sonny. So Adrienne. Of course nobody believes her, causing a rift. You chose drama there, successfully.

This is getting better...building and building. Gloria coming to Lauren's to plead with her to ease up on Michael. Good natural conversation, but Lauren calling her a cougar...hmm Lauren you got a lot of nerve. Have you forgotten all the men you've been with? LOL Very very good visual of Victor seeing Newman taken down, literally. You are doing such a great job with this. Building this up and building this up. I am into this storyline. I am waiting to see what Victor is going to do to Jack. First recruit Keemo. Jack has no idea what's about to hit him, And my lady Karynn. You gave us a glimpse into her past and how men have treated her, and why she is the way she is. You've warmed Nina up to her and Chance. I love how you are building these stories carefully. Character driven building, which will pay off for you later in a huge way.

This was a very good show...had everything in it. Phyllis/Michael - I like how you rekindled their friendship and brought us up to speed on their stories. Not only that, you also brought up past history (Phyllis running down Christine) Karynn/Esther/Garrett Morris - Humor rues the day with them, and it was funny. I realize how well you write it, and you are doing a great job incorporating it into your soap. Nice lighthearted distraction to Karynn's real reason for going to Chicago. Just like a soap would be written. Gloria - I like how you made her the mystery woman who was listening to Phyllis and Michael's conversation. A nice little "near miss", and once again, you reminded us that she's with Keemo. A good foreshadowing. Nina/Chance - Great job of writing the mother and son catching up. I forgot that Chance is dealing with guilt over Eden's disappearance. Thank you for that reminder as well. AND that Karynn went to Chicago to see Karl. The Abbotts - We all know Jack has won the battle, but not the war. It is very Bill Bell, Sr like for them to warn Jack that Victor is going to strike back. I remember watching that one time in 1997 where Victoria was telling someone that she wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of Victor's wrath, then the next scene Victor was laying into Nick (I think). Keep up the great work.

Where's the story? Do you have story planned for these characters? Character and story make good soap opera. You seem to have the characters, but no story...

wow...thank you robbwolff

ANOTHER WORLD 225 This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Charles Keating, who portrayed Carl Hutchins. Cass tells Frankie about Christy’s scheme; Carl dies… AT THE HOSPITAL Cass, Frankie and Charlie are at Maggie’s bedside as she has awakened. Brianna Jameson, who kidnapped Maggie and drugged her, is watching through the rectangular glass in the door. Cass: Can you try to recall some of the events? Maggie: Well I...left your house, got in my car, and I remember feeling a stick in my neck. Next thing you know I...woke up here. I’m sorry. Frankie: So you can’t remember who did this to you? Maggie: No. I’m sorry I...I can’t. Charlie: I’m sure it’ll come to you at some point. Frankie: Well we can’t tell the police anything. Charlie: Why not? Frankie: She can’t recall any of the events that happened. Brianna walks in. Brianna: Hi. I just wanted to check on the patient. See how she was doing. Dr. Winthrop. Are you feeling any pain? Dizziness? Maggie: I feel a little groggy, but other than that I’m fine. Brianna: Well we need to take some vitals if you’ll excuse me. Cass: We’ll be right outside. --------------- OUTSIDE THE ROOM… Cass, Frankie and Charlie commiserate. Frankie: Something is off about this whole thing. I mean she was coming to the party and she disappears for a few hours. Charlie: Yeah it doesn’t sound good. Frankie: I hope it isn’t one of her schemes. Charlie: Maggie’s claimed that she’s changed. Frankie: Old habits. She’s still Cecile’s daughter. Charlie notices Frankie shaking her head. Charlie: Mom what’s wrong? Is this what you were feeling uneasy about at the party? Cass: She was like this before Maggie left the house. Frankie: I thought it might have been, but it’s not. Something else is wrong. Charlie: I’m gonna get you some water. Cass takes Frankie and they sit down. Frankie: Where were you all this time? I was calling you. Cass: That’s...that’s what I have to tell you. Frankie: Tell me what? What happened? Cass: This is all Christy’s doing. Frankie: Christy? What does she have to do with this? Cass: She lied to you honey. She hasn’t changed one bit. --------------------------------------- Meanwhile, Charlie is on her cell phone with Kirkland, who is at the Corys. Charlie: Something happened to Maggie. Dad found her unconscious. Kirkland: Is she alright? Charlie: Seems like she’s gonna be fine. What’s going on over there? Kirkland: Carl and Rachel just came downstairs. I’ll call you back. ------------------------------------------ AT THE CORYS Carl, Rachel, Cory and Elizabeth have entered the living room, catching all the guests attention. Carl: I brought you all here tonight for a celebration. A celebration of….all aspects of life; good and bad. We all have done things that we regret, especially me, but what matters is that we have people in our lives that we love, and that love us. I was…an angry man when I came to Bay City; bent on revenge for my son Perry’s death. It lead to me do some horrible things to some of you, then I met Rachel. Her love, my children…changed me. The friendships I’ve been able to build have been absolutely priceless. I can honestly say that I have lived a full life. I don’t deserve any of the good that I’ve received. What I probably did deserve, I got. Donna: Carl what are you saying? Carl: I am saying…that everything has come full circle. I have glioblastoma. Steven gets up and approaches Rachel and Carl. Steven: Grandma is this true? Rachel: Yes I’m afraid so. Russ: I’ve been treating him for the pain. It’s inoperable. Paulina: Carl? What? How? Carl: The tumor I had before returned more aggressive. Dr. Matthews and I tried everything to slow it down, but we couldn’t. Paulina starts to cry. Paulina: Oh Rachel. I’m so sorry. Paulina and Rachel hug, and then she hugs Carl, then Vicky and Donna come up to them. Vicky: I can’t believe I’m hearing this. There’s gotta be something else we can do. Rachel: Thank you Vicky. I’ll be fine. Donna: I’m so sorry Rachel. If you need anything. Carl: Thank you Bella. Come on Rachel, let’s go outside. Carl and Rachel walk hand in hand outside to the gazebo as everyone looks on. CAMERA PAN ON CARL AND RACHEL...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG ----------------------------- PART 2 AT THE HOSPITAL Frankie: What do you mean? Why are you saying this now? Cass: I’m telling you why I didn’t arrive at the party. Cass shows the picture message of a bound and gagged Maggie. Frankie: Oh my God. Christy did this? Cass: It came from Maggie’s phone. Frankie: What? You think Christy had something to do with this? Cass: She said if I didn’t give her what she wanted, I would never see Maggie again. Frankie: Well what did she want? Cass: After she got out of prison, she went to see a fertility specialist. Frankie: You’re telling me she wants to get pregnant? What would you have to…? Oh my God. She wanted...what did she ask you to do? Cass: She wanted a sperm sample. Frankie: What the hell? She wants you to be the father of her baby. Cass: That’s the whole reason she stayed in Bay City. Frankie: How could she do this? I thought she was different. Cass: She had you fooled. I knew she was up to something. Frankie: Wow. This whole evening’s been crazy. I wonder what’s going on at the Corys. ---------------------------------------------- AT THE CORYS… Paulina folds her arms as she looks on at Carl and Rachel and she’s teary eyed. Jake walks up to her. Paulina: This can’t be happening Jake. Not Carl. Jake: I’m sorry. Paulina: I grew up in foster homes. Out one house and into another. I never felt like I had a family until I met Rachel. She was so loving and accepting of me. She welcomed me with open arms into this family. I remember Carl came to see me in the hospital after I had given birth to Dante. He looked like a proud grandfather. Carl and Rachel were the parents I never had growing up. Jake: I understand. If there’s anything I can do, let me know. Jake massages Paulina’s shoulders and Vicky takes notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devin Lucas approaches Cory and Elizabeth, who are standing at the back double doors of the living room watching Carl and Rachel. Cory: I wonder what they’re talking about. Elizabeth: Maybe we should go and see. Devin Lucas: I think they...they wanna be alone right now. I get the feeling this is..it. Elizabeth hits Devin Lucas in his left shoulder. Elizabeth: Don’t say that! I’m going over there. Cory: Lizzie! He’s right. Let mom and dad have this time. ---------------------------------------------- GAZEBO Carl and Rachel approach the gazebo bench and they sit down next to each other. The guests slowly file out, but stay at a short distance. Carl and Rachel look up at the night sky as they lean on each other and smile. Carl: What a beautiful night. Rachel: Not a cloud in the sky. Carl: Seems like I can see every star. Vicky takes a step toward Jake and Paulina, but someone stops her. The same person gets Carl’s attention as Kirkland notices Vicky looking out at the gazebo, as is Kirkland. Kirkland: Mom why are you looking like that? Vicky: I see him. Kirkland: See who? Vicky: Ryan. He dressed in white this time. He came to me the other night. Kirkland: You, too? Vicky: Wait a minute. You see him, too don’t you? Kirkland: Yeah. He came to me, too. Ryan waves at them. Meanwhile Rachel, of course, cannot see Ryan. Carl gently rests his head in Rachel arms as she straddles his long, gray hair. Carl: I thought there wouldn’t be anything more peaceful than after we put Cory and Elizabeth down for a nap. Rachel: I remember that. After Cass and Lila’s wedding. FLASHBACK TO THE FINAL SCENE OF THE TELEVISION VERSION OF ANOTHER WORLD. Rachel and Carl flashback to the present as she looks down at Carl, who seems to be falling asleep. Rachel’s eyes begin to well up, knowing that this may very well be the end for her husband. Carl sees Ryan reaching his hand out. Ryan: I came to take you with me. It’s time Carl. Rachel: All’s well. Carl: That ends well. Rachel rocks gently while Carl rests in her arms. Rachel: Carl? Rachel realizes that Carl has died…in her arms, as everyone looks at them from behind. Carl, now in spirit form, looks on at Rachel, and the party guests, then walks away with Ryan into the white light. CAMERA PAN ON RACHEL AND CARL...SLOW FADE OUT..END OF EPISODE 225

A VERY PACKED EPISODE WOW what a set up!! Especially to Victor's heart attack. You started setting it up in 89, but I had no idea until the end of Part 1 that he was having a heart attack. What a climax to this Kiriakis family dinner. You successfully balanced the episode by the lighthearted moment between Eric and Nicole, but moved it by having them elope. THAT should shock everyone when they return to Salem. Brady's life flashing before his eyes was great. All at once. Loved it, and he and Anita getting closer as she nurses him back to health. I still wonder what her motive is in nursing Brady Lucas's internal conflict continues. However I do wonder where you're going with the conflict portion of this story. You write Jerome very well. He is borderline narcissist but very charismatic, as he just drew Jordan in with his words and his look. Her anger just made it obvious that she was still very attracted to him. But the truth also stung her. Loved that exchange.

I like how you are recapping the stories for us...you've slowed things down, but stories are still moving. Nina will be heading to Chicago to bail out Esther and Karynn. And Michael confiding in his bestie Phyllis about everything he's done. It brought things back together for me. And you also reminded us that Jack and Keemo are estranged. I hope you will explore that further soon I also enjoy that the people who screwed Victor are shaken that he's been released. GOOD EPISODE

A lot of internal struggles here... Hope/Rafe - She moved from her own internal conflict to now questioning the Salem PD and how cops think in general. It's good that she is shaking Rafe's comfort zone about being a cop. And how cops think. Good!!! Jerome/Jordan - Jordan can't resist Jerome's handsome, charismatic charm. And he just calls her out on all her little bullshit lol. She's in love with the summabitch cop Rafe. Lucas/Sheryl - The internal conflict in Lucas regarding Kate's instructions to be convincing was excellent. Combine that with Sheryl's aggressive advances makes for a great exchange, and I get the feeling that this is going to be bigger than this Sonny/Will/Adrienne/Justin - Everybody is ganging up on Adrienne about her suspicions. And then accusing her of resenting Alex because of his mother. Just piling on. Will had perfect timing by playing the "I don't wanna cause any trouble" card. He's looking more and more like Sami. A passive version of her.

LOVED THIS!!! The whole episode. Balanced...Serious, romantic, and political. Justin/Adrienne - This exchange was very emotional and to the point. I love what Adrienne said. She just came out and told Justin what she saw. Of course he didn't believe her and she had no proof. Justin didn't want to believe her. So realistic. Loved this entire exchange. Eric/Nicole - Romance between these two. Very good. However, the champagne glasses breaking seems to me that you are foreshadowing something for these two. Can't wait to see what it is. Will/Sonny - Will's crocodile tears are definitely Sami-esque. Deep down he wants to keep his attraction to Alex a secret from Sonny, and is using these "tears" to get Adrienne off his back. So Sami lol Noelle/Victor - Noelle stood up to Victor's snarky remarks. I'm not clear on the Curtis family history with Victor, but Noelle seems like she's going to enjoy getting under Victor's skin. Rafe/Hope- Political statement here. Hope's last line said a mouthful. Her doubts reveal a good self conflict about her cop skills and all cops. "Because he was black." was a powerful statement, and I so look forward to what this is going to lead to. A very modern, contemporary story that so needs to be told. GOOD EPISODE!!

Yes I loved this...Nikki and Victor's exchange was excellent. Full of emotion...you hit it once again by digging into Nikki's guilt. And Driver coming in the nick of time...hmmm... I felt Nikki's emotions...GREAT JOB!! And you balanced it out with Garrett Morris, Karynn and Esther. Their exchange was funny.... Noah didn't know it was a gay bar? yeah right!! LOL...Rafe is spying on Scotty as he mixes it up with Philip and Rufus. Rufus is dangerous...

ANOTHER WORLD 224 Party at the Corys continues Carl makes his grand entrance. Grant and Christy celebrate apparent victories PART 1 CORY MANSION… CHRISTY’S SUITE Christy walks up to the door with a smile on her face. As she puts the key in the slot, Grant walks up to her. Grant: Hmm what’s gotten into you? Christy: You don’t wanna know Grant. Grant: Well, I’ve got some news to share with you. Christy opens the door and they both walk in. Christy: You look rather chipper. Grant: And I have plenty of reason to be optimistic. I’m very close to getting what I want. Christy: Hmm I’ve heard that before. Grant: Oh no Christy. I’m about to hit paydirt with this one. Christy: Yep. Grant: You don’t believe me do you? I hate that Paulina’s gonna be hurt by this. Christy: Oh so you do care about Miss Muffet’s feelings? Grant: She’s probably at the Corys now, wondering where Jack is. Christy: Oh my God. What have you done with the detective? Grant: Oh don’t be ridiculous. He’s fine, physically anyway. Christy: So what happened? Grant: Let’s just say that we will never see Detective Snyder’s ugly face in Bay City again. Christy: You need to give credit where credit is due. Grant: Killjoy. Christy: If it weren’t for me you wouldn’t be where you are now. Grant: You didn’t do anything you weren’t supposed to do. You were just living up to your end of the bargain. I get you out of prison, and you get me the evidence I need to get Paulina. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paulina walks out onto the gazebo and gets a phone call from Jack. Paulina: Jack where are you? You sound like you’re driving. Jack: I had an emergency. One of the girls. Carly called. Paulina: So you’re...headed to Oakdale. Jack: Yes. Paulina: Oh alright, well I hope everything’s okay. Call me when you get there. Jack: Me, too. I love you. Paulina: Love you, too. Bye. Paulina turns around and Amanda walks up to her. Amanda: What happened? Paulina: That was Jack. He’s not coming. Amanda: I’m sorry about that. Paulina: Where’s Rachel? Amanda: I think she’s still upstairs with Carl. -------------------------------------------- Rachel, Carl, Cory and Elizabeth are in Carl and Rachel’s room. Rachel: I’m not ready to do this. I can’t. Carl: Yes. You can. We’re going to do this. Cory: Why did you invite everyone here so you can tell them you’re sick? Carl: We’ve made a difference in a lot of people’s lives. I owe them the truth. Elizabeth: Look dad if you don’t want to do it… Carl: My darling daughter, I can do anything with you all at my side, now let’s go. CAMERA PAN ON CARL...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG -------------------------------------------------------------- PART 2 At the Corys Jake comes out, takes off his tuxedo jacket, and places it gently on Paulina’s shoulders. Jake: A little chilly out here. Paulina: Thank you. Jake: What happened to Jack? Paulina: He said he had to go back to Oakdale. Something wrong with his daughter. Jake: Oh. Paulina: I can’t help but thinking that something is wrong. I mean Carly is there to take care of anything with his children. He could’ve gone to Oakdale in the morning. Jake looks out at the night sky. Jake: Yeah it doesn’t seem to add up. Paulina: How are Bridget and Michele? Jake: I have no idea. As much as I’m trying to keep them from killing each other, I’m the one dying inside. It hurts to see my daughters fighting like that. Paulina: I can only imagine. Jake: The thing I fear the most is that things between are probably gonna get worse before they get better, and I’m powerless to stop it. So reminiscent of Marley and Vicky after Marley’s accident. She was hell bent on getting back at Vicky, and Michele is reminding me of her. Paulina: Marley just needed some help, and she got better. Maybe that will happen for Michele, too. Jake: I don’t know what to do Paulina I…my heart is breaking over this. To walk out here and see them at each other’s throats like that. They used to be inseparable, and now they hate each other. Paulina: Their bond will prevail over anything they’re going through right now. Paulina puts her right hand on Jake’s left cheek so she can comfort him. Paulina: You have to believe that. Jake: Thanks. Paulina: Come here. They hug. Paulina: They’ll be back to being sisters again. Just hang in there. Man I...look at you and your love for your children. You’re nothing like the man I met twenty five years ago. Jake: Your priorities change when you have children. They’ve been number one since Vicky gave birth to them. Paulina: You’ve been a wonderful father. Jake: And you a great mother. Paulina: I still can’t wrap my head around why Jack isn’t here. Jake: It doesn’t seem right at all. Paulina: We just made love at my house and he said he had to stop at the station. Jake: So we gotta find out what caused him to have to go back to Oakdale. Paulina: Or who? Jake: Wait a minute. You think Grant may have something to do with it? Paulina: I don’t know, but I’m going to find out. ------------------------------------------ Christy: I must say, I have never seen you so confident about this whole thing. You really believe that you’re close to getting her. Grant: Oh I am. Christy: Did you ever stop to think that Paulina will hate you after you show her what you showed Jack? Grant: Of course I have. Don’t you think it doesn’t kill me to do this to her. I love her. I always have. Christy: So you’ve said. Grant: It’s true. After she gets over her initial contempt, she’ll realize how she really feels about me. Christy: Yeah...right. Grant: You’re laughing now but you won’t be later. Grant goes over to his bar and pours two glasses of brandy. Grant: I think we should propose a toast. Christy: I’d love to, but I don’t think I should be drinking any liquor. Grant: What do you mean? It’s not like you’re…pregnant? Christy: I don’t know yet. Grant: What happened? Christy: Cass gave me what I wanted. The whole reason I stayed in Bay City after I got out of prison. Grant: Cass couldn’t have slept with you…voluntarily anyway. Christy: I may be a lot of things but a rapist is not one of them. Grant: No you’re just a husband killer. That’s better. Christy: Dr. Weston has already done the procedure, and he’s taken a sample of my blood to make sure. Grant: That’s what you wanted? To be pregnant with Cass’s baby? Christy: I went to see Dr. Weston so I can get fertility treatments, and this is the time that I was ovulating. Grant: You let a doctor who aged three women give you fertility treatments? Christy: You’re lucky I’m telling you this. Grant: How did you get Cass to give you a sperm sample? You must have threatened one of his children. Christy: You make me out to be such a monster. I did what I had to do to get what I wanted, and now I wait. Grant: What are you going to do if you’re pregnant? Christy: No “ifs”. I am going to be pregnant. Grant: Are you going to tell Cass and Frankie? Christy: Don’t mention her name. I feel guilty about having to hurt her like this. She’s the only real friend I’ve ever had. Grant: With friends like you… Christy: What is that supposed to mean? I love Mary Frances and I cherish our friendship. Grant sips his brandy. Grant: Sure you do. Christy: I wanted a baby. My son is gonna have a sibling. Grant: Kirkland does, too. Christy: Yeah he does. Steven, Bridget and Michele. Grant: I’m not talking about them. Christy: Here comes more babble. Grant: I got the results of a DNA test, and I’m the father. Christy: So you have another child? Grant: Surprisingly enough, Carl Hutchins was the one who gave me the DNA test. His dying wish to keep me in suspense. Revenge for Ryan’s death. --------------------------------------------- Carl is in he and Rachel’s bedroom alone when he goes to the door, he sees Ryan, dressed in blue jeans, sneakers and a blue buttoned shirt. Carl: Son. Ryan: You seem calm. Carl: I’m at peace. I know that my family will be taken care of. It’s time for me to tell everyone. Everyone I’ve...helped. Everyone I’ve hurt. Ryan: You’ve definitely lead an interesting life. Carl: I’ve come such a long way. I’ve killed people. I’ve terrorized others. Then I married Rachel and had two children...and they love me. My precious children. All of them. They don’t care about what I’ve done in my past. Their love is what’s getting me through this. Giving me the courage to announce to this to the world. ---------------------------------------------------- Amanda is walking through the living room and Allen stops her. Allen: Hey there beautiful. Amanda: Hi. They kiss. Allen: I haven’t gotten a chance to tell you. My mother is cancer free. Amanda: Nicole? That’s great. Congratulations. Allen: Looks like you’re headed somewhere. Amanda: Yeah I was just gonna go up and check on my mom. Allen: Everything okay? Amanda takes a deep breath and looks away. Allen: Amanda? Amanda: I’m...not at liberty to say. Allen: Something’s definitely on your mind. Amanda: I was sworn to secrecy. My mother… The guests’ attention is taken as they all look at the living room entry way at Carl, Rachel, Cory, and Elizabeth, who stand together hand in hand. Carl: Good evening everyone. Thank you for coming. FREEZE FRAME ON CARL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 224

WHAT AN EPISODE....so much in it. Once again very balanced..drama and humor Philip/Rufus - Philip continues this destructive path, and Rufus isn't helping. The music and the visuals set the tone for the entire scene to me. I think you wanted it to be dark, and it was. Philip goes to do some coke and have sex. I like that you are taking us into Philip's dark world. It adds depth to the story. Nikki/Chase - I could visualize this entire scene. Nikki by the piano, and Driver comforting her. Nikki remembering Katherine and particularly the way they left things. This is gonna haunt Nikki for a long long time. She needs major help. Liquor aint' gonna do it, but we like drunk Nikki LOL Victor/Lauren - You are taking us into Victor's mind, the description of the boarded up tackhouse and tying that to Victor's realization of what he lost was brilliant. This, too adds depth to Victor's story. You also reminded us, though, that Victor is still Victor and he plans to use Lauren's pending divorce to get revenge on Michael. Michael/Phyllis - I liked that you used their conversation to recap the story and what Sheila did, also Michael's guilt in keeping Sheila's whereabouts quiet. Now we know where Michael stands...as a target lol... You are getting deeper and it draws me into these characters. Good soaps are built on story and character, and that is what you have been doing a lot of lately. Keep it up