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  1. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 212
    Devin Lucas meets Lindsay
    Written by:  C. Nathaniel Richardson
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
    The role of Gregory Hudson is now being played by Robert Scott Wilson
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    PART 1
    AT STACEY’S OFFICE
    Stacey is sitting at her desk as someone walks in..
    Stacey:  Thanks for coming.  Have a seat.
    It’s Jake.
    Jake:  Is everything okay?
    Stacey:  No.  Not at all.  
    Jake:  It’s about Lindsay right?
    Stacey:  Yes.  She’s sinking deeper and deeper into this hole and I can’t get her out.  She needs your help...I need your help.
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    AT THE CENTER…
    Devin Lucas is walking with Lorna.  Lorna is looking up and around.
    Lorna:  Wow.  This place is amazing.
    Devin Lucas:  Must be new.
    Lorna:  It is.  This place wasn’t here when I lived in Bay City.  It looks great.  
    Devin Lucas is despondent.
    Lorna:  Thinkin about your dad aren’t you?
    Devin Lucas:  You’re a mindreader.
    They stop walking and Lorna faces him.
    Lorna:  Honey, we can’t change the past.
    Devin Lucas:  I feel so cheated mom.  Years I missed with my father.
    Lorna:  And we explained why.  I was the only one who was able to come and see you.
    Devin Lucas:  I know.  I’m not blaming anybody.  It’s just that now that I can come out of hiding, we learn that he’s dying of a brain tumor.  It’s not fair.  You know?
    Lorna:  I know baby.  We’re gonna get through this okay.  
    Lorna hugs Devin Lucas.  Meanwhile, Charlie and Lindsay are walking from around the corner with department store shopping bags.
    Lindsay:  Oh my God this felt so good.  I just had to get those shoes.
    Charlie:  I had no idea what to get for Carl’s party.  I loved that dress you picked out.
    Lindsay:  It will look great on you.  Kirkland’s gonna love it, too.
    Charlie:  Thank you.
    Lindsay:  No...you’re the one I should be thanking.  You got me out of the house.  You got my mind off my situation.
    Charlie:  It’s good to see you smiling.
    Lindsay:  I haven’t had much to smile about lately.
    Charlie:  Linds don’t let this set you back.  You can come back from this.
    Lindsay:  I’m so happy you came.  You’re the only one who doesn’t tiptoe around me.  Worried they’re gonna say the wrong thing.  
    Charlie:  I take it you’re talking about your mom and Gregory.
    Devin Lucas and Lorna release each other from their embrace and someone catches his eye.
    Devin Lucas:  Mom?
    Lorna:  Yep.
    Devin Lucas:  That’s my niece isn’t she?
    Lorna:  Charlie Winthrop Harrison.  Yep that’s Frankie’s daughter.
    Devin Lucas isn’t focused on Charlie.
    Devin Lucas:  Who’s that with her?
    Lorna:  That’s her cousin Lindsay Winthrop.  
    Devin Lucas:  I think it’s time we’re formally introduced.
    Devin Lucas gently passes his mother and heads toward Charlie and Lindsay.  Meanwhile, Gregory, drinking a bottle of water, walks up to Lorna, who is watching Devin Lucas.
    Gregory:  Lorna?
    Lorna:  Hi?
    Gregory:  It’s Gregory.
    Lorna:  Gregory Hudson.  John and Sharlene’s son?
    My God you’re all grown up now.  You were yay big the last time I saw you.
    Gregory:  What are you looking at?
    Lorna:  My son.
    Gregory:  Why is he going over toward my girlfriend?
    Gregory tosses his empty bottle of water in the garbage, and Lorna puts a glove on, retrieves the bottle, and puts it in her purse.  Meanwhile, Devin Lucas approaches Charlie and Lindsay.
    Devin Lucas:  Shopping?
    Charlie:  Yeah.
    Devin Lucas:  Hey aren’t you my niece?
    Charlie:  Huh?
    Devin Lucas:  Oh I’m sorry.  I’m Devin Lucas Hutchins.
    Charlie:  Hutchins?  That’s my grandfather’s last name.
    Devin Lucas:  Your grandfather is my father.
    He turns to Lindsay.
    Devin Lucas:  And you are?
    Lindsay:  I’m Lindsay.
    Devin Lucas:  Good to meet you.
    Devin Lucas extends his right hand, and Lindsay extends her right hand through the handles of the shopping bag, and they shake.  
    Devin Lucas:  You must be shopping for my dad’s party tomorrow night.
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    CORY MANSION
    Carl answers the door and sees Russ Matthews.
    Carl:  Dr. Matthews.  Come on in.  Please.
    Russ:  This place hasn’t changed at all.
    They walk into the living room.
    Carl:  Ohh this place holds a lot of history.  I’m going to miss it.
    Russ:  I came to give you some painkillers.
    Carl:  No...Dr. Matthews.  I’m going to go out with grace and dignity.
    Rachel walks toward the living room doors, leans on the archway, and smiles as she sees Russ and Carl.
    Russ:  Carl these will ease the pain.  I know the tumor is growing quickly.  
    Carl:  Somehow I feel I...deserve it.  Especially after all the pain I’ve caused everyone else over the years.
    Rachel:  Don’t talk like that.  You’ve atoned for all of that.
    Russ:  Rachel’s right.  Your party is tomorrow.  Let’s focus on that.
    Rachel:  I agree.
    Carl:  I can’t help but to think how things could have been different for everyone if I weren’t so evil.  Especially Cass and Frankie.
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    AT THE WINTHROPS
    Christy has just made an unexpected visit.
    Cass:  What the hell are you doing here?  How dare you show your face at my house?
    Christy:  I know this is...this is unexpected.
    Cass:  And unwelcome.
    Christy:  But I’ve made a decision and I thought that Mary Frances would be the first person I told.
    Cass:  Why don’t you go back to hell where you came from and send a letter?
    Frankie:  Let her in.  Please.
    Cass:  Frankie---
    Frankie:  Let her in.  What is it that you have to tell us Christy?
    Christy (walking in):  Thank you so much Mary Frances.  You’ve always been so good to me.
    Cass:  Say what you have to say and get the hell out!
    Christy:  I’m gonna do that Cass, all the way out of town.  I’m leaving Bay City.
    CAMERA PAN ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG
    -----------------------------------
    PART 2
    Jake:  How has she been?
    Stacey:  She’s been depressed.
    Jake:  Well that was to be expected right?  Especially after what she found out.
    Stacey:  Yeah but she hasn’t left the house in three days.  She hasn’t even showered or put on regular clothes.
    Jake:  Stacey you’re overreacting.  She’s not gonna stay like that forever.
    Stacey:  I hate seeing her like that Jake.  That’s not her.  That’s not the Lindsay I raised.  That’s not the Lindsay that came to Bay City determined to find you.
    Jake:  Sounds like she’s gonna need professional help.
    Stacey:  It sounds like she needs her father.  Jake she needs you.
    Jake:  Of course I will do whatever to help our daughter get through this, but I can’t help with any depression, and honestly I think Lindsay’s gonna snap out of it on her own.  She’s a very strong willed girl.
    Stacey:  I hope so.  I truly hope so.
    Jake:  Come here.
    Jake hugs Stacey.
    Jake:  We’re gonna get through this.  Where’s Lindsay now?
    Stacey:  She’s home.  
    Jake:  I’ll go see her...okay?
    Stacey nods her head.
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    Lorna:  Lindsay Winthrop’s your girlfriend?
    Gregory:  Yeah.
    Lorna:  Well I’m sure when Devin Lucas finds out he’ll back off.
    Gregory:  She looks very comfortable with him.  
    Lorna:  Is that a bad thing?
    Gregory:  She’s been pushing me away.
    Meanwhile, Devin Lucas talks to Lindsay and Charlie.
    Charlie:  Uncle Devin as a matter of fact we were.
    Lindsay:  Yep, the shopping was soooo therapeutic.  You know this girl, my cuz, it’s like she’s my sister.  She knew exactly what I needed.
    Devin Lucas:  Well, does she know that you need an escort, too?
    Lindsay notices Gregory out of the corner of her right eye and it gets her attention.
    Gregory:  I hope my girl let’s me bring her to Carl’s party.  
    Charlie:  Hey Gregory.
    Gregory immediately turns to Devin Lucas.
    Gregory:  I’m Gregory Hudson...and you are?
    Devin Lucas:  Devin Lucas Hutchins.
    The two exchange a firm handshake.
    Lindsay:  Gregory, we were shopping for the party at the Cory’s tomorrow.
    Gregory:  You don’t have to explain.  Looks like you’re feeling better.
    Lindsay:  I...I just went shopping with Charlie---
    Gregory:  Hit me up later okay.
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    Cass:  You’re leaving town?  That’s great, but why now?  
    Christy:  I had to make sure that my child was okay.
    Frankie:  Eric seems like a strong guy.
    Christy:  I missed a lot of time with my son because of Douglas, and I just wanted to stick around and make sure that he was going to be fine.  I’m not certain that he’s gonna wanna come with me when I leave.
    Frankie:  Well I’m glad you made this decision.  I’m sure wherever you go you’ll be able to start fresh without anyone judging you.
    Christy:  I wonder how that even feels.  Here I’m the killer who got a governor’s pardon.
    Cass:  That shoe fits you well.
    Christy:  I completely understand why you feel the way you do Cass.
    Cass:  Don’t patronize me.
    Frankie:  Cass.  Listen, Christy whatever you decide I’ll support you.
    Christy:  Thank you Mary Frances that means so much to me.

  2. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 211
    Christy makes an unexpected visit
    Written by:  C. Nathaniel Richardson
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
    PART 1
    AT THE CENTER…
    Toni and KC are sitting at a table.  KC sips her latte.
    KC:  You know I had a great date the other day.
    Toni:  With Eric Stenbeck?
    KC:  Yeah.
    Toni:  Oh…great.
    KC:  But?
    Toni:  Nothing.
    KC:  Is it because he’s James Stenbeck’s and Christy Carson’s son?  
    Toni:  His DNA is questionable but that doesn’t mean anything.
    KC:  It wasn’t his idea to crash Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding reception.  It was Christy’s.
    Toni:  I don’t care whose idea it was.  I just think you should take things slow because you don’t know him.
    KC:  We’ve been talking for a few weeks, of course I don’t know him yet.
    Toni:  Look I’mma keep it real.  There’s something about him that isn’t right, and I don’t want you to get hurt.
    KC:  Eric is cool, and I like him.  Nothing is gonna happen to me.
    Toni:  That’s what you say now.
    KC:  Come on Toni, have a little faith in me.
    Toni:  I’ve got plenty of that for you, but it’s Eric I don’t trust.
    Allen walks up.
    Allen:  I don’t either.
    KC:  Oh not you, too.
    Allen:  He’s up to no good, and your mother and I don’t want you to be collateral damage.  I’m not gon’ sit by and watch it happen.
    Toni:  Allen where are you going?
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    COFFEE SHOP…
    Allen walks in, and accosts Eric, who is wiping down a table.
    Allen:  Can I talk to you for a minute bruh?
    Eric:  I’m working.
    Allen:  Tell em you on break.
    Allen grabs Eric and escorts him to a corner of the shop.
    Eric:  What is this about?
    Allen:  It’s about you and KC.  I don’t think she should be seeing you.
    Eric:  Well isn’t that a choice that she has to make?
    Allen:  You got a smart ass mouth don’t you?  
    Allen gets directly in Eric’s face, as Eric is backed up against the wall.
    Allen:  I don’t know what you and your sociopathic, demented mother are up to, but I’ll be damned if KC gets dragged down with you.  If my daughter gets hurt, you gon deal with me, and trust me my man, that’s not something you want.
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    AT KIRKLAND’S SUITE…
    Charlie is changing purses in the common area as Kirkland walks out from their bedroom.
    Kirkland:  I made...reservations for us at Tops...tonight.
    Charlie:  What time?
    Kirkland:  Eight o’clock.
    Charlie:  Okay.
    Charlie focuses as she continues to take her things out of one purse and place them into another.
    Kirkland:  I’m looking forward to it.
    Charlie:  Yep.
    Charlie walks past Kirkland to the closet...
    Charlie:  Can’t find my pink lip gloss.
    Kirkland:  Babe did you hear anything that I said?
    Charlie:  Yeah.
    Kirkland:  Come on, you mean to tell me you’re still mad about what happened at the coffee shop?
    Charlie:  Dogs get mad Kirkland, unless you’re trying to call me a bitch.
    Charlie gets a shoe box out and sifts through it.
    Charlie:  Here it is.
    She walks back to her purse and puts the lip gloss in it.
    Kirkland:  Charlie can you stop for a minute and talk to me?
    Charlie:  What is it?  
    Kirkland:  I can’t believe you’re freezing me out because of Eric Stenbeck.
    Charlie:  That’s not it.
    Kirkland:  Then what is it?
    Charlie:  It’s you.  You won’t let it go.
    Kirkland:  You’re damned right I’m not gonna let it go.  He’s weird.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother.  He had nothing to do with crashing the wedding reception.  It was all Christy’s idea.
    Kirkland:  Is that what he told you?
    Charlie:  Eric is not as bad as you are making him out to be.  I don’t think he’s anything like his mother.
    Kirkland:  Unbelievable.  He’s got you snowed doesn’t he?
    Charlie:  We’re so not doing this.
    Kirkland:  You need to stay away from Eric.
    Charlie walks to the door.
    Charlie:  You need to let it go.  Eric is not like his mother.
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    CHRISTY’S SUITE
    Christy looks at her cell phone and an alert.
    Christy:  Two more days.
    CAMERA PAN ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UWc9ONfctY
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    PART 2
    Allen walks back to Toni and KC’s table and sits down.
    Toni:  What did you do?
    Allen:  Nothing a father wouldn’t do for his daughter.
    KC:  What did you say to him?
    Allen:  He’s shady, KC, and if it were up to me you’d be seeing somebody else.
    KC:  I’m glad you realize that because it’s not up to either of you.  I’m a grown woman.
    Toni:  Grown people make mistakes.
    KC:  You two need to let it go.  So what he and his mother crashed Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding?  It wasn’t even his idea!
    Toni:  Keep your voice down.
    KC:  No!  I’m gonna continue to see Eric whether you two like it or not.
    Allen:  You need to get out of it before you get too deep.  He’s gonna hurt you.  He’s got some kind of agenda.
    KC:  Y’all didn’t hear me did you?  I am going to date Eric, and that’s it!
    KC gets up and leaves.
    Toni:  Don’t walk away from me!
    Allen:  Let her go.  Maybe she’ll cool off and come to her senses.
    Toni:  Not happening.  She’s is more stubborn than a mule.  I don’t need this.  I gotta plan detail for the party at the Corys.
    Allen:  It’s like she’s driving ninety miles an hour and she doesn’t see the brick wall she’s gonna hit if she gets any deeper with him.
    Meanwhile, Eric is at the door of the coffee shop, secretly watching Toni and Allen.
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    AT STACEY’S…
    Lindsay and Charlie are sitting on the living room couch each with their legs folded, eating ice cream…
    Lindsay:  Oh cousin you sure know how to make a gal feel better.
    Charlie:  Nothing like a good ole pint of butter pecan.
    Lindsay:  Yummy.  I’m so happy you came.  You’ve really cheered me up.
    Charlie:  Yeah...right.
    Lindsay:  What’s wrong cuz?
    Charlie (sighing):  It’s Kirkland.
    Lindsay:  You seem down...you wanna talk about it?
    Charlie:  We’re fighting over Eric Stenbeck.
    Lindsay:  You mean the guy who came with Christy Carson to your wedding reception uninvited.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother in the coffee shop the other day.  He insisted it wasn’t his idea, and the more I talk to him, the more I see that he’s not like Christy.  Kirkland doesn’t see it that way.
    Lindsay:  You probably gotta see it from his perspective.  I think he’s just trying to protect you.
    Charlie:  He’s overreacting.  
    Lindsay:  Given what Christy did to your parents I could actually understand it.
    Charlie:  But it doesn’t mean that Eric is gonna do the same thing.  You know what...this visit isn’t about me, it’s about you.  I’m sorry.  I’m supposed to be cheering you up and here I am talking about a disagreement with my husband.  
    Lindsay:  Don’t apologize.  This is helping me more than you’d ever know.  We’re family right?  You know what, let’s get outta here.  I can’t go back to work because I’m on leave, and I’m tired of being cooped up in this house.
    Charlie: Are you sure?
    Lindsay:  Yeah.  Let me take a quick shower and we’ll be on our way.  You know maybe you need to talk to your parents about Christy, and you’ll probably understand why Kirkland is so adamant about Eric.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Kirkland is set to leave the suite but he is distracted by a text on his phone from Scott Granger, Jr. from Genoa City.
    Scott:  hey sexy married guy.  hru
    Kirkland:  what’s up Scotty
    Scott:  hey i gotta tell u something.  u know the guy at the GCAC?
    Kirkland:  who?
    Scott:  the bartender you slept with.  i heard he’s HIV+.  U should get tested.  just thought id tell u.  ttyl.
    Kirkland is horrified.
    Kirkland:  No...no this can’t be happening.
    Suddenly, Kirkland hears a familiar voice.
    Voice:  Yes it can.
    Kirkland turns around and is shocked to see Ryan wearing a collared plaid shirt, blue jeans and boots.
    Kirkland:  Uncle Ryan?  Why am I seeing you right now?
    Ryan:  Because your lie is getting out of control.
    Kirkland:  What are you talking about?  Wait a minute, aren’t angels dressed in white?
    Ryan:  Not this time, and don’t try to change the subject.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared man.  I’m so scared.
    Ryan:  That text?
    Kirkland:  I only slept with the guy to get info on my father.  I wasn’t in love with him or anything.
    Ryan:  But you were in love with Scott Granger right?
    Kirkland:  Yeah I was.  Why are you bringing all this up?  I’m married to Charlie.
    Ryan:  And you haven’t even told her about your past.
    Kirkland:  I can’t do that.  I’d lose her forever.  
    Ryan:  You’re not giving her enough credit.  You’re not trusting in your love.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared Uncle Ryan.  The guy I slept with is HIV positive.  What if I....?
    Ryan:  There’s only one way to find out right?  You’re gonna have to go get tested.
    Kirkland:  What if I infected Charlie?  I could never live with myself.
    Ryan:  Did you use protection when you slept with that guy?
    Kirkland:  Yeah but condoms aren’t foolproof.  Sometimes they break.
    Ryan:  Kid..stop panicking.  Go get an HIV test.  
    Kirkland:  This day has come straight from hell, no pun intended.
    Ryan:  That’s because you’re lying to her.  When you tell the truth, you’re gonna feel much better.
    Kirkland:  Her parents are gonna kill me, especially Cass.
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    AT THE WINTHROPS
    Cass and Frankie are in the living room.  Frankie is touching up her make up, as Cass grabs his briefcase.

  3. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 210
    Michele doesn’t like what she overhears
    Written by:  C. Nathaniel Richardson
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
    Paul Michael Valley makes an appearance as Ryan Harrison…
     
    PART 1
    STACEY’S APARTMENT
    Lindsay is lying down on the couch dressed in her blue pajamas and Stacey walks into the living room.
    Stacey:  Look Lindsay you can’t lie around and be depressed about this forever.
    Lindsay:  Oh you’re a shrink now.  I guess you’re gonna ask me how it makes me feel?
    Stacey:  Sarcasm isn’t gonna help you right now.
    Lindsay:  You wanna know how it makes me feel don’t you?  Do you wanna how a hysterectomy makes me feel?  I’m nothing.  I feel...empty.  I’m never gonna have a child!  I feel worthless.
    Stacey:  If that’s your attitude then that’s what’s gonna happen.  There are other ways you can have children.
    Lindsay:  Oh wait, you’re gonna tell me I can adopt.  You know what’ll happen?   I’ll attach myself to the child until the birth mother decides she wants to come and take custody, and I will have no choice but to give the child back to its natural mother.  You see, natural mothers have more power; biological mothers hold all the cards.  I will never be anyone’s biological mother.
    Stacey:  And how long are you gonna down about it?  How long are you gonna sit here and feel sorry for yourself?  You’re better than that Lindsay.  You’re stronger than that!
    Lindsay:  You’re really something aren’t you?  You’re gonna tell me how I should feel?
    Stacey:  Of course not honey.  I want you to get through this, but moping around, having a pity party, that’s not you.  That’s someone else, and whoever that person is has taken my daughter, and I’m gonna get the real you back, no matter what I have to do.
    Lindsay:  You want me back mom?  How about you and Gregory stop treating me like a delicate, porcelain trinket?  
    Stacey:  We can help you if you let us.  
    Stacey’s eyes well up.
    Stacey:  I love you so much.
    Stacey leaves out the front door.  Outside she leans her back on the wall next to the door, and looks up at the ceiling.
    Stacey:  My God what am I gonna do?
    Michael walks up.
    Michael:  You alright?
    Stacey runs up and hugs Michael.
    Stacey:  No.  Not at all.
    Michael:  Worried about your daughter huh?
    Stacey:  Yeah...very.
    Michael:  Are you headed out?
    Stacey:  Yeah I’m..I was headed to the office.
    Michael:  Why don’t we...go somewhere?  To the Center maybe?
    Stacey: Yeah...I have a few minutes.  Sure.
    As they walk away slowly.
    Michael:  Guess we’re both worried huh?
    Stacey:  You must be worried about...Lindsay’s sisters.
    Michael:  Yep, Bridget and Michele.  
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    AT THE MCKINNONS
    Vicky and Michele are in the living room.
    Michele:  And I’ve been thinking a lot about it and...it’s time for me to go tell Bridget that I forgive her, and for us to be sisters again.
    Vicky:  Honey, that is the best news I’ve heard all day.  So proud of you.
    Vicky hugs Michele.
    Michele:  Thanks mom.
    Vicky:  Can I ask you a question?
    Michele:  Sure.
    Vicky:  Did you...cut yourself with those scissors in the hospital?
    Michele flashes back.
    (EPISODE 191)
    Michele turns around, and walks to the counter slowly. She secretly grabs a pair of gauze scissors and starts digging them into her left arm until she draws blood.
    Michele flashes back to the present.
    Michele:  That’s...that’s not important.
    Vicky:  So Bridget did attack you?
    Michele:  Whatever Bridget did, I forgive her.
    Vicky:  I always knew that you would do the right thing.  You always did.  That’s my girl.  If you were angry at Bridget, I knew you would eventually would try to resolve your differences.
    Michele: And I’m gonna head over to the Love Mansion to let her know.
    ---------------------------------------------
    LOVE MANSION
    Donna walks to the foyer and sees Bridget and Cory coming downstairs.
    Donna:  Cory?  Bridget?  
    Cory:  Hi Donna.
    Donna:  Cory what were you doing upstairs?
    Cory looks at Bridget who is a step behind him.
    Donna:  You two...in my house?
    Cory:  I can explain…
    Bridget:  Explain what Cory?  My grandmother seems to have figured out what happened.  We slept together.
    Donna:  Cory can you let Bridget and I talk please?
    Cory:  I’m gonna...head home.  
    Bridget:  I’ll call you.
    They kiss and Donna turns her attention to Bridget.
    Bridget:  Where’s grandpa?
    Donna:  He went out.  
    Bridget:  Well I’m gonna go see dad.
    Donna:  Not now you’re not.  In the living room...now!  You’re reminding me of your mother.
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    Vicky is curled up on the living room couch and her arms folded.  She looks at the divorce papers on the coffee table, and has a flashback…
    (EPISODE 207)
    Jake:  Vicky you need to face the truth.  Ever since Michele’s accident we haven’t been the same since.
    Vicky:  We got past that.
    Jake:  Then you knew about Lindsay being my daughter and you didn’t tell me.
    Vicky:  I was trying to protect our family!
    Jake:  But you didn’t did you?  I don’t trust you Vicky.  Ever since you kept the truth about Lindsay from me, I have a hard time trusting you.
    Vicky flashes back to the present, and uncurls herself from the couch and sits up and sighs.
    Vicky:  What am I gonna do?
    Suddenly, someone gently places his hand on her right shoulder, and she touches it, as if the feeling is familiar to her.  She looks up...
    Vicky:  You?
    Vicky sees a smiling Ryan Harrison, dressed in street clothes.
    CAMERA PAN ON RYAN...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG
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    PART 2
    AT THE CENTER...Michael and Stacey are sitting at a table across from each other.
    Stacey:  I don’t know what else to do Michael.  I hate seeing her like this.  
    Michael:  It’s getting to you isn’t it?
    Stacey:  I’m used to seeing her alive; on the go; determined.  I mean she came to Bay City all on her own to find Jake.  This person that I’ve been seeing the last few days...that’s not my daughter.  You know?
    Michael:  I know.  
    Stacey:  I just wanna reach inside and take what’s bothering her out, so she can be herself again.
    Michael:  Unfortunately there’s not much we can do about that.  We see our children going down a road that’s gonna lead them to hurt.  We do what we can do stop them, and we can’t.  Donna told me about Vicky and Shane Roberts all those years ago.
    Stacey:  I heard about that.
    Michael:  My twin brother got killed an accident trying to stop her from sleeping with him.  I wasn’t there but I can identify with that feeling.  
    Stacey:  Parental instinct I guess.
    They both chuckle.
    Stacey:  Well I’m glad you decided to come see me.
    Michael:  I needed a friend.  I mean...we’re still friends after all these years right?
    Stacey:  You’re really worried your twin granddaughters huh?
    Michael:  Yeah I didn’t wanna tell Donna.  She’s worried to the twentieth power, and if I show her that I’m worried I don’t think it would help.
    Stacey:  Well you know Donna better than anyone.  
    Michael:  I should.  I married her four times right?
    Stacey:  Right?  Well I gotta...get to the office.
    Michael places his hand on Stacey’s.
    Michael:  If you...need anything I’m here for you.  Okay?
    She slips her hand from under his.
    Stacey:  Sure.  Thank you.  I’ll keep that in mind.  So where are you headed now?
    Michael:  Home.
    She smiles, steps away, and places a call on her cell phone.
    Stacey:  Can you come to my office?  I need to talk to you.
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    Donna and Bridget are sitting on the living room couch.
    Bridget:  Are you gonna give me the talk?  Because I heard it from mom and dad already.
    Donna:  You watch your attitude young lady!  I just hope you and Cory were responsible, and used protection.
    Bridget:  Why wouldn’t have we used a condom?
    Donna:  I don’t know Bridget.  You tell me.
    Bridget:  Really?  You think I’m gonna do what mom did when she slept with Jake and Jamie Frame.  She didn’t know who Steven’s father was, and then a few years later she slept with Ryan and Grant, and again she didn’t know who Kirkland’s father was.
    Donna:  That’s not what I meant…
    Bridget:  Come on Grandma Donna, of course it’s what you mean.   You think I’m gonna end up like mom.  I guarantee you I won’t be needing any DNA tests.
    Donna:  So you did use protection?
    Bridget:  Yes.  We used a condom.
    Donna:  Thank God.  I’m relieved that you and Cory were responsible.  And you’re right...I don’t want you to be in the same situation that your mother was in.
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    Vicky and Ryan are hugging and she straddles his face.
    Vicky:  You look…
    Ryan:  Older?
    Vicky:  I thought you guys don’t age up there.
    Ryan:  This is how I’d look if I was still on earth.
    Vicky:  You...came at the perfect time.  You’re gonna tell me how to put my family back together.
    Ryan:  Come on Vick, you know I can’t tell you what to do.
    Vicky:  Why not?  Haven’t you learned anything from your boss in twenty years?
    Ryan:  Oh there she is.  Same ole Vicky I knew and loved.
    Vicky:  You and I should have gotten married and had a family.  You were the man I loved.
    Ryan:  So you regret the family and the life you built with Jake?
    Vicky:  No...no that’s not what I’m saying at all.  It’s like our...plans got cut short by Grant.  I mean he spent years trying to get sole custody of Kirkland.
    Ryan:  I know what my brother did.  You and I weren’t meant to be Vicky, but you and Jake were.  You two have a great family.
    Vicky:  We don’t have anything anymore.  He wants a divorce.
    Ryan:  I know.

  4. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 209
    Bridget and Cory have sex
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
     
    THE MONTGOMERYS
    Allen visits with Marley…
    Allen:  Come on when’s my nephew gonna drop?
    Marley:  My due date is in a week.
    Allen:  Wow I can’t believe it’s so close.  I thought you’d never have the baby.
    Marley:  Very funny cuz.  Thanks for keepin me company during this bed rest I’ve been on.
    Allen:  We’re family right?
    Tyrone walks in.
    Marley:  There’s my loving husband.
    Tyrone:  Hey baby.
    Tyrone walks over and kisses Marley.
    Tyrone:  Allen what are you doing here?
    Allen:  I...came to talk to you.
    Tyrone:  Me?  Why?
    Allen:  Cuz I want us to be brothers.
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    AT THE MCKINNONS
    Vicky is curled up on the couch as she flashes back..
    (EPISODE 207)
    Vicky:  All I see is someone who is looking for an excuse to get out of this marriage.
    Jake:  You think that’s it?  You think this doesn’t hurt?
    Vicky:  I can’t tell Jake.  Maybe you’re just itching to leave me.
    Jake:  You were the one who gave me an ultimatum.  
    Vicky:  Oh Jake so suddenly holier than thou.  Con artist, blackmailer, sleazy newspaper reporter.  Is that the life you want?  Are you bored?  Is that why you want out?
    Jake:  Dammit Vicky!  You just don’t get it!
    Vicky:  Oh I get it.  Oh do I ever...get it.  You’ve given up on our marriage.  How could you?
    Vicky walks out.
    Vicky flashes back to the present and a tear rolls down her cheek.  Michele comes downstairs and Vicky wipes the tear, and quickly pulls herself together.
    Vicky:  Hi honey.  How are you?
    Michele:  I’m good.  
    Vicky:  It’s a nice day out.  Any plans?
    Michele:  I’m gonna head over to the Love Mansion.
    Vicky:  Oh?  Gonna go visit your grandparents?  I’m sure they’d be thrilled to see you.
    Michele:  Yeah.  I’m gonna see them...and Bridget.  Mom I haven’t been completely honest with you.
    Vicky:  About what honey?
    Michele:  About everything...especially about Bridget.
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    LOVE MANSION...Donna is sitting with Michael on the living room couch.
    Donna:  You know I’ve been thinking a lot about the girls.
    Michael:  You’re always thinking about the girls.
    Donna:  Victoria and her marriage and...Marley’s due any day now.
    Michael:  What about Bridget and Michele?
    Donna:  Of course I worry about them the most.  I wonder what we’re gonna do to get those two on solid ground again.
    Michael:  We don’t do anything Donna.
    Donna:  So you’re saying you want a repeat of what happened between Marley and Victoria?
    Michael:  Of course I don’t want that, but I think you’re overreacting just a little.
    Donna:  It’s better for me to overreact than to brush it aside and have something happen that could hurt one of them.
    Michael:  Well you haven’t heard anything lately right?  Bridget’s living here, and Michele’s living at home.
    Donna:  But they shouldn’t be separated.  They’re twins for God’s sake.  
    Michael:  Maybe things have died down between them.  Who knows?   Maybe they’ll even...kiss and make up.
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    LOVE MANSION
    In Bridget’s bedroom, Cory and Bridget are lying in the bed kissing.  Bridget is taking breaths as if she’s losing herself in Cory’s kisses.
    Bridget:  I love when you touch me.
    Cory:  Is that it?
    Bridget:  No.
    Cory starts rubbing her left thigh gently.
    Cory:  You like that?
    Bridget:  Yeah, I love it.
    Bridget moves Cory’s hand closer between her legs.
    Bridget:  It’s time Cory.  We’ve waited long enough.
    They kiss passionately and start to remove each other’s clothes.
    Cory:  Wait a minute.
    Cory quickly goes to his book bag, grabs a condom, and opens the wrapper to slip it on.
    CAMERA PAN ON BRIDGET...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4N1NS3jytY
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    Tyrone:  Why now?  Did you have some type of epiphany or something?
    Allen:  Guess you could say that.
    Marley:  I think this is great.
    Tyrone:  Forgive me if I’m a little skeptical after everything you’ve pulled since you came to Bay City.
    Allen:  I just found my daughter man.
    Tyrone:  K.C.?   Yeah Marley told me.  You must be…happy.
    Allen:  I didn’t know anything about til the night my grandfather kidnapped her.
    Tyrone:  Reginald Love.  He’s the best isn’t he?
    Allen:  I guess what I wanna say is...ever since I found out Nicole Love was my mother, family’s become very important to me.  I’ve connected with my Aunt Donna, Vicky, Marley, but it’s one thing missing...my own brother.
    Tyrone:  You wanna be brothers now?
    Allen:  I guess that’s...that’s on you.  I wanna bury the hatchet.
    Marley:  This is really sweet.  You’re gonna make me cry and I’m already hormonal.
    Tyrone nods his head in agreement.
    Tyrone:  I think so, too.  Roman’s gonna need his uncle Allen when he comes into the world.  Besides, what kind of example am I gonna set for him if I got a grudge against my own brother.
    Marley:  So this means you guys are going to make up.
    Tyrone:  Yeah...it does.
    Tyrone and Allen hug.
    Marley:  Now we gotta get Bridget and Michele to do what you guys are doing.
    --------------------------------------------
    Vicky:  What do you mean?
    Michele:  Elizabeth Hutchins was here earlier and we were talking about Bridget.
    Vicky:  And what did you come up with?
    Michele:  I’ve been very angry with her.
    Vicky:  And that’s understandable with all the stunts she pulled.
    Michele:  When I got back to Bay City, I wanted Bridget to pay for everything she had done.
    Vicky:  Did you...want to hurt your sister?
    Michele:  I never wanted to hurt her.  
    Vicky:  Of course you didn’t.  That’s what I’ve been trying to tell everyone.
    Michele:  Aunt Marley and Grandma Donna have been pleading with me to stop being so angry.  They think I’m gonna do to Bridget what…
    Vicky (taking a deep breath):  Marley did to me.
    Michele:  And I’ve been thinking a lot about it and...it’s time for me to go tell Bridget that I forgive her, and for us to be sisters again.
    Vicky:  Honey, that is the best news I’ve heard all day.  So proud of you.
    Vicky hugs Michele.
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    Cory and Bridget plop themselves next to each other lying on the bed as they look up at the ceiling.
    Bridget:  Wow that was...that was.
    Cory:  The bomb?
    Bridget:  People still say that?
    Cory:  You’ve been doing some reading haven’t you?
    Bridget:  Reading what?
    Cory:  About sex.  
    Bridget:  Mmmmm maybe I have.
    Cory:  The way you did things, it didn’t seem like it was your first time.
    Bridget:  But it was, and it was...everything I hoped it would be.
    Bridget leans on Cory and starts to kiss him again.  Cory takes off the used condom and tosses it in the wastebasket next to the bed.
    Cory:  Gonna need another one.
    Bridget:  I’m...kinda sore.
    Cory:  We can stop if you want.
    Bridget:  There are...other things I’ve been reading about.
    Bridget crawls under the covers…
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    Meanwhile, downstairs in the living room…
    Donna:  I sure hope so.  The last thing is to relive what happened between Marley and Victoria all those years ago.
    Michael:  It’s not gonna happen Donna.  I wish you’d stop thinking like that.
    Donna:  I can’t help it.  You weren’t there.
    Michael:  Thank your father for that.
    Donna:  Marley was so angry.  The sweet Marley we all knew was a different person.  When I fell and hit my head, I couldn’t even say anything.  I had to watch as she plotted against Victoria, and she locked her in the basement of this house.  I’ll be damned if I let that happen with Michele and Bridget.
    Michael:  I’m not taking anything away from Marley and Vicky, but you gotta have faith in the girls.  The girls are fighting, but they’ll resolve their differences.  I mean, didn’t Marley and Vicky do that?  Look how close they’ve gotten.  
    Donna:  You don’t understand.  I don’t want our granddaughters to have to go through that to get close again.
    Michael:  Well Donna there’s not much we can do about it.  
    Donna:  So you think we should just stand by and watch those two kill each other?
    Michael:  That’s not what’s happening, and it’s not going to happen.
    Donna:  You don’t know that now do you?
    Michael:  I have faith in Michele and Bridget.  They will work things out Donna...you’ll see.
    FREEZE FRAME ON MICHAEL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 209
     
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  5. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 208
    Carl, Lorna and Devin Lucas share a tender moment
    ...and others reconnect
    Consultants:  aMLCproduction and beebs
     
    PART 1
    CORY PRODUCTIONS
    Matt is in his office when Maggie knocks on the door.  Matt doesn’t look up and he’s looking over some papers.
    Matt:  Come in.
    Maggie:  Take a break from work why don’t you?
    Matt:  What?  Maggie.  Heeeey.
    Matt gets up and they embrace.
    Maggie:  It’s Dr. Maggie Winthrop to you.
    Matt:  Are you serious?  Wow congratulations!  When did this all happen?  
    Maggie:  After I broke up with Rafael.  I decided to go to school and become a doctor.
    Matt:  And what’s up with the Winthrop.  You dropped the Cory name?
    Maggie:  My mom came to town and finally told Cass the truth.
    Matt:  I guess now you’re Cass’s daughter.  I wonder whose daughter you’ll be next week.
    Maggie:  Ha ha ha funny.  Not out of the realm of possibility where Cecile’s concerned.  She produced a DNA test this time.  I’m definitely Cass’s biological daughter.
    Matt:  Man I can’t believe you’re a doctor now.  You were always one determined gal.
    Maggie:  Oh are you talking about when I was scheming.
    Matt:  Yeaaah Maggie you had it bad for Nick Hudson though.  You pulled every trick in the book to get him.
    Maggie:  Well I’m not that girl anymore.  I got a job at the hospital.
    Matt:  Ohh so you’ll be on staff at Bay City General.
    Maggie:  Yep.
    Matt:  Man you’ve been real busy.  I’m proud of you.  You’ve done well for yourself.
    Maggie:  That means a lot coming from you.  I had one video chat interview with Dr. John Hudson and he hired me.
    Matt:  Dr. Maggie Winthrop.  I’m liking the sound of that.
    Maggie smiles at Matt’s words of encouragement.
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    AT THE HUDSONS
    Sharlene adjusts John’s tie as he’s about to leave.
    Sharlene:  Don’t tell me that the cool, calm and collected Dr. John Hudson is nervous about his interview today.
    John:  Me?  Nervous?  Naaaah.
    Sharlene:  It’s understandable.  This is big.  They’re interviewing you for the Chief of Staff position.
    John:  Alright I’m a little nervous...just a little.  I mean I’m acting Chief of Staff already.  I should have a leg up on the competition right?
    Sharlene:  Right.
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    BAY CITY CENTER
    Iris walks out of the coffee shop and a man bumps into her, and causes her to drop her cup of coffee and her purse.
    Iris (bending down to pick up her purse):  Oh no!  I really wanted that latte.  Watch where the hell you’re going!
    Man:  Alright the next latte’s on me.
    Iris is surprised by who she sees.
    Iris:  Russ Matthews?  What are you doing here?
    Russ:  I...had an interview at the hospital.
    Iris:  Interview?  Sounds like you’re trying to come back to Bay City for a while.
    Russ:  It’s not just that.  I’m...consulting on a patient, too.
    Iris:  Hmm who is this....mystery patient?
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    CORY MANSION
    Mitch and Felicia are in the foyer.
    Mitch:  Lorna did say she had a surprise for ya.
    Felicia:  Did she ever?  I never ever knew, or had any reason to think that she and Carl had a son..my grandson.  All grown up.  In the living room.
    Mitch:  I see all those grandparenty instincts kicking in.  Like I told you at Tops.
    Felicia:  Words can’t describe how I feel right now.  I thought I’d never be so ecstatic to find out that I’m a grandmother.
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    Carl, Lorna, and Devin Lucas are alone in the living room.
    Devin Lucas:  Felicia’s everything you said she is.
    Lorna:  One of the best people I’ve ever known.
    Carl:  Fiercely loyal to those she loves.  You’ll be lucky to have your grandmother here.
    Devin Lucas:  She said I looked...like ‘him’.  Was she talking about my grandfather Lucas?
    Lorna:  Yes.  She loved him with all of her heart.  
    Carl:  Just like we...love you, son.
    Devin Lucas:  Why now though?  Why is this the only time I’m gonna get to spend with my dad?  
    Carl:  It took me that long to pay off Lucas’s creditors.
    Lorna:  We had to protect you honey.  They would have come after you.  Carl called me and told me that it was safe for you to come to Bay City.
    Devin Lucas:  All those years of boarding schools.  The only way I could communicate with my dad was by letters, emails, and then texts.
    Lorna:  I’m sorry that it had to be that way, but we had to protect you.  
    Devin Lucas:  I get it.  
    Lorna:  I love you more than anything else in this world honey.  I was such a hardened, tough girl, but you made me melt.  You made me become a mother.
    Carl:  We both love you….so much.
    CAMERA PAN ON CARL...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.
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    PART 2
    Russ and Iris are walking out of the coffee shop slowly.
    Iris:  I’m surprised to see you back here.
    Russ:  Bay City’s always been my home.  I’m looking forward to being back.
    Iris:  I’ve been trying to get Sarah to come here, but she’s loving Paris too much.
    Russ:  I coulda told ya that.  Our granddaughter isn’t coming to the states any time soon.
    Iris:  D.J.’s birthday is coming soon.
    Russ:  What are you planning on sending him?  I’m sure you’re gonna send him a lavish gift with your new found Spaulding money.
    Iris:  You act like I’m gonna buy him a Porsche or something.  
    Russ smirks.
    Iris:  Don’t look at me like that.  I want our grandson to learn responsibility and the value of hard work.
    Russ:  Olivia says he’s not ready for a car yet.
    Iris:  So tell me about your interview.
    Russ:  I think it went pretty well.  Hopefully they’ll pick me.
    Iris:  I’m sure they’ll have a place on staff for you there.  I used to be on the board.  Do you want me to make some calls?
    Russ:  No no no Iris I don’t need your help.  If I meant to be the Chief of Staff, then that’s what I’ll be.
    Iris:  Chief of Staff?  Aim for the stars.  You do know that Sharlene’s husband is the acting Chief of Staff.
    Russ:  I know...John Hudson.
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    John walks into his office and Sharlene is there and he doesn’t close the door all the way.
    Sharlene:  How’d it go?
    John:  As well as can be expected.  They’re gonna make a decision in the next couple of days.
    Sharlene:  I really hope you get it.
    John:  They take the interim tag off and make me permanent Chief of Staff.
    Sharlene hugs John and kisses him.
    John:  Means so much to me to have your support.
    Sharlene:  I wouldn’t care what you did for a living.
    John:  Legally of course.
    Sharlene:  After everything we’ve been through, I realize more than ever how much I love you, and appreciate you.
    They hug each other tightly.
    John:  Ahhh Sharlene.  I don’t wanna ever lose you again.
    Meanwhile, Brianna Jameson walks slowly toward the door, and peeks at John and Sharlene.
    John:  Well if they don’t select me, I will have still made a key addition to the staff.
    Sharlene:  Oh?
    John:  Maggie Winthrop.
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    Matt:  I mean it.  It seems you’ve...gotten more mature.  You’ve become a doctor for God’s sake.
    Maggie:  I’ll admit I had some growing up to do.  I was so hung up on Nick I couldn’t see straight.  Then I just left town with Rafael.
    Matt:  It was a long time ago.
    Maggie:  But I learned from it.  Being with Rafael taught me a lot.   He didn’t do anything wrong.  It was a wild, thrilling ride with him, but we just went our separate ways.  We left Bay City together, but we didn’t grow together, you know?   I wanted to go to medical school and...he wanted to do...what he wanted to do.
    Matt:  I can only imagine what that was.  He worked for Carl before so whatever it was he was doing couldn’t have been savory.
    Maggie:  I insisted he never tell me.
    Matt:  Well I’m not judging you because Blair Baker, Jackie Warren, whatever her name was, she certainly wasn’t on the up and up, and I was head over heels for her...and Lila.
    Maggie:  Well at least a blessing came out from you and Lila.
    Matt:  Jasmine’s the apple of my eye.  You should see her.  She’s all grown up, and it happened so fast.
    Maggie:  We both had to put our big girl and big boy pants on right?  Time for us to become adults.
    Matt:  You’re exactly right.  I take it you’re gonna go see my mom.
    Maggie:  Of course.  I still know the way to the Corys.
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    CORY MANSION
    Mitch:  I bet you wanna buy him anything he wants now don’t you?  You wanna spoil him just like I spoil my granddaughter.
    Felicia:  Oh you admit it that you spoil Jasmine.
    Rachel walks downstairs.
    Rachel:  Of course we do Felicia.  Why are the living room doors closed?
    Mitch:  Carl and Lorna in there.
    Felicia:  And Devin Lucas.
    Rachel:  Carl’s son?  He’s here?
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    Devin Lucas:  I hate this.  You don’t have much time left dad.
    Carl:  I had to make things right for you.  I can’t leave this earth knowing that you’re not safe.  
    Lorna:  But you are now.  We all are.
    Devin Lucas:  Did you tell Cory and Elizabeth?
    Carl:  All of the children know.  
    Lorna:  You’re having a party in a couple of days.
    Carl:  Announcing it to everyone else.
    Devin Lucas:  I wish there was...something I could do to give us more time together.
    Carl:  Son, just be strong.  You’ll have plenty of support.
    Lorna:  You’ll have your brother and sisters; Mitch, your grandmother, and me.
    The three hug each other…as Felicia, Mitch and Rachel quietly watch.
    FREEZE FRAME ON FELICIA, MITCH, AND RACHEL…SLOW FADE OUT….END OF EPISODE 208

     
  6. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 207
    Vicky confronts Jake
    ...and Felicia meets her grandson
    consultants:  aMLCproduction and beebs
     
    AT THE MCKINNONS...
    Someone rings the doorbell, and Michele opens the door…
    Michele:  Oh...Elizabeth?  What are you doing here?
    Elizabeth walks in.
    Elizabeth:  I’m glad you’re here.
    Michele:  When did you get back to Bay City?
    Elizabeth:  I can’t tell you why I’m back yet…
    Michele:  So why did you come here?
    Elizabeth:  To talk about your sister and my brother and their joke of a relationship.
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    BAY CITY CENTER
    Cory and Bridget are walking slowly hand in hand.
    Bridget:  Hey stop let’s take a selfie.
    Bridget holds her smartphone up, snaps their picture, and they continue walking.
    Bridget:  That movie was scary.
    Cory:  How would you know?  You kept covering your eyes every five seconds so you couldn’t have seen anything.
    Bridget:  I was watching it through the openings between my fingers.
    Cory:  Yeah whatever.  You wanna smoothie?
    Bridget:  Yeah.
    Cory:  Be right back.
    They kiss and as Cory leaves, Bridget pulls up her FacePage account, posts the selfie, and writes a message, and she goes to a part where it says “post to all except Cory Hutchins.”  She clicks his name so he cannot see the post.  She notices Cory coming with their smoothies and quickly puts her phone away.
    Cory:  Strawberry for my girl.
    Bridget:  Thank you.
    Bridget smiles about her FacePage post.
    Cory:  Whatchu smilin about?
    Bridget:  It’s you.  You make me smile.  I just wish my mom and dad could be as happy as I am right now.
    ----------------------------------------------
    P.I. FIRM
    Jake is about to leave but when he opens the door, it’s Vicky who slams the envelope into his chest.  Jake grabs it to keep it from dropping.
    Vicky:  Is this what you really want Jake?  A divorce?  That’s what punks do.  Run!
    They both enter the office again.
    Jake:  Is that what we’re doing now?  Name calling?
    Vicky:  You’re giving up.  You’re running away.
    Jake:  Do I have to run down the reasons why I sent you these papers Vicky?
    Vicky:  Try it.
    Jake:  Let’s start with the way you treated Bridget after we thought we lost Michele.  You disowned her in front of everyone.  Our own daughter.
    --------------------------------------------------------
    Cory:  I’m sorry that your parents are going through that.
    Bridget:  It hurts you know.  I can’t help but thinking this really might be the end for them.  So much has happened.
    Cory looks away for a second, thinking about Carl, then back at Bridget.
    Cory:  Yeah we grow up thinking that our parents are gonna be together forever.  Then we learn...that’s just not the case.
    -----------------------------------------------------------------
    CORY MANSION
    Devin Lucas confronts Carl.
    Carl:  Son, some things are better left unsaid.
    Devin Lucas:  No it’s not dad, because you have a brain tumor.  You’re not gonna be here much longer, and before you go, you’re gonna tell me what happened between you and mom.
    Carl:  You wanna know the truth son?  You really wanna know about me and Lorna?  I’ll tell you, but I need to know if you’re prepared to hear it.
    Devin Lucas:  Well there’s no time like the present huh dad?
    Carl:  You might know most of this already.  I wonder what your mother told you.
    Devin Lucas:  This about mom.  This is about you telling me the truth.  
    Carl:  I made her pose nude, then I used the pictures I took to blackmail her when I needed something done.
    Devin Lucas:  How old was she?
    Carl:  That doesn’t matter…
    Devin Lucas:  How old was she?
    Carl:  She wasn’t even twenty yet.
    Devin Lucas is shaking his head in disbelief and trying to hold back disgust.
    Devin Lucas:  How could you do that?
    Carl:  You don’t get to ask me any more questions!  If you want to know the truth, you shut up...and hear it all.
    Devin Lucas:  May I ask you one more question?
    Carl:  What is it son?
    Devin Lucas:  How did I come about?
    Felicia, Mitch and Lorna come in.
    Devin Lucas:  Did you rape her?
    CAMERA PAN ON FELICIA, MITCH and LORNA...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQBoNZj3HU4
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    PART 2
    Michele:  Well if their relationship is supposed to be funny, I’m totally not laughing.
    Elizabeth:  You can’t possibly approve of them being together.
    Michele:  Well...things have changed somewhat.
    Elizabeth:  Cory told me what you told him...that you were cool with him dating your sister.
    Michele:  And I meant it.
    Elizabeth:  My God the accident must have messed up your mind.  Bridget is a total bitch and my brother deserves better.
    Michele:  You and I both know that, but he doesn’t see it.  
    Elizabeth:  Well then we’ve gotta do something to break them up.
    Michele:  You know, when I came back I wanted revenge on Bridget for everything she had done to me in the past, but maybe that’s...that’s not the way to go.  
    Elizabeth:  What do you mean?
    Michele:  Everyone is telling me to forgive her.  They don’t want a repeat of what happened between my mom and Aunt Marley years ago.
    Elizabeth:  I heard about that.
    Michele:  Maybe they’re right.  Maybe it’s time I...let it all go and forgive Bridget.
    ---------------------------------------------
    LOVE MANSION
    Cory and Bridget walk in.
    Cory:  It’s been a while since I’ve been here.  I’m sure you weren’t too sad when your mom told you to come live here.
    Bridget:  I gotta be honest, you’re so right.  You can have a whole wing to yourself here.  I barely even see my grandparents.
    Cory:  Doesn’t sound like anyone’s here.
    Bridget:  Hmmm what are you suggesting?
    Cory:  This.
    Cory and Bridget kiss passionately.
    Bridget:  Umm I don’t wanna continue this here.
    Cory:  I agree.
    They proceed upstairs.
    ------------------------------------------------
    Jake:  Vicky you need to face the truth.  Ever since Michele’s accident we haven’t been the same since.
    Vicky:  We got past that.
    Jake:  Then you knew about Lindsay being my daughter and you didn’t tell me.
    Vicky:  I was trying to protect our family!
    Jake:  But you didn’t did you?  I don’t trust you Vicky.  Ever since you kept the truth about Lindsay from me, I have a hard time trusting you.
    Vicky:  After everything we’ve been through together, you all of a  sudden don’t trust me?  That’s so ridiculous.
    Jake:  Is it?  It’s like you went back to the old Vicky, or maybe you never changed at all.
    Vicky:  I did change!  I have four children.
    Jake:  I don’t know.  I don’t know anything anymore.
    Vicky:  All I see is someone who is looking for an excuse to get out of this marriage.
    Jake:  You think that’s it?  You think this doesn’t hurt?
    Vicky:  I can’t tell Jake.  Maybe you’re just itching to leave me.
    Jake:  You were the one who gave me an ultimatum.  
    Vicky:  Oh Jake so suddenly holier than thou.  Con artist, blackmailer, sleazy newspaper reporter.  Is that the life you want?  Are you bored?  Is that why you want out?
    Jake:  Dammit Vicky!  You just don’t get it!
    Vicky:  Oh I get it.  Oh do I ever...get it.  You’ve given up on our marriage.  How could you?
    Vicky walks out.
    ------------------------------------------------
    CORY MANSION
    Felicia, Lorna and Mitch have just walked in on a conversation between Carl and Devin Lucas.
    Carl:  What?
    Devin Lucas:  It’s a closed ended question.  Did you rape my mother?
    Lorna walks over to Devin Lucas and gently places her left hand on his left shoulder.
    Lorna:  No baby.  Carl never forced himself on me.
    Devin Lucas:  Did he force you to keep me in boarding schools?  All the bodyguards; people keeping tabs on me.
    Felicia:  Okay I’m completely confused.  What the hell is going on here?
    Mitch:  I think Devin Lucas is the surprise that Lorna was talking about.
    Lorna turns to Felicia.
    Lorna:  Mom, this is my son, your grandson.
    Felicia walks slowly over to Devin Lucas.
    Mitch:  Wow.
    Felicia:  Lorna you never said a word about this all these years.
    Lorna:  Long story mom.
    Devin Lucas:  So you’re Felicia.  Mom raves about you.
    Felicia:  Wow.  I’m an instant grandmother.  Devin Lucas.  Named after...your grandfather Lucas.
    Felicia touches Devin Lucas’s right cheek as her eyes well up.
    Felicia:  You...you look so much like him.
    Devin Lucas:  And don’t forget my first name….which is mom’s last name.  I just spell it differently than she does.
    Lorna:  I spelled it differently.
    Carl:  We can do the introductions later, but I think Devin Lucas, Lorna and I should have time alone.
    Felicia:  I just met my grandson.
    Lorna turns to Felicia.
    Lorna:  Mother, please...can you and Mitch leave us alone for a minute.
    She turns back to Devin Lucas and Carl.
    Lorna:  This talk is long overdue.
    FREEZE FRAME ON LORNA...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 207
     
  7. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 206



    Vicky
    gets bad news


    Consultants: ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby




    JOY’S APARTMENT



    Joy
    is on her cell phone.


    Joy: Thomasina it’s so good to hear from you. Everything’s good. Bay City’s okay so far. Yeah I know it’s a small town. Have I met anyone?



    Joy flashes back....



    (EPISODE 187)



    Steven: There’s still...so much I don’t know about you. Who is Joy? What makes her tick? You’re so beautiful....and mysterious.



    Steven begins to kiss Joy.



    Joy: I...I can’t do...this.



    Joy tries to resist Steven, but she can no longer. She kisses him back.



    She flashes back to the present.



    Yeah...I guess you can say that.



    Joy smiles, then she looks over at her laptop and sees inside Tyrone and Marley’s living room through the camera she planted, and her mood changes.



    Joy: I’m...really hoping things can work out here for me.



    --------------------------------------------------



    AT THE “CENTER”



    Steven walks up and meets Vicky.



    Vicky: Hi honey.



    Steven: Thanks for coming mom.



    Steven innocently pecks Vicky on her left cheek.



    Vicky: Of course honey, anything for my kids.



    Steven: Hey let’s find somewhere to sit.



    Vicky: What’s up?



    Steven: I...I need some advice.



    Vicky: You’re the psychiatrist aren’t you?



    Steven: This has nothing to do with my work.



    Vicky: Oh you got that look in your eyyyyyyye. You met someone haven’t you?



    Steven smiles.



    Vicky: With everything going on in our family we could use some good news. Who’s the person lucky enough to catch my son’s attention?



    Steven: I’m the lucky one. Her name’s Joy.



    Vicky: Joy? Joy who?



    Steven: Joy Kramer.



    Vicky: Any relation to Dana?



    Steven: That’s her cousin.



    Vicky: Oh okay. Sounds good...so far. What else do you know about this girl?



    Steven: She’s sweet, funny, and mysterious.



    Vicky: Easy there tiger. You say she’s sweet, funny, and mysterious huh? Sounds like an interesting combination. You want some advice? Don’t be so quick to fall for this girl. Take things slow and get to know her. You never know what she’s hiding her closet, not to mention she almost destroyed your Aunt Marley’s marriage years ago.



    -------------------------------------------------------------



    Meanwhile, Joy opens up her closet door and grabs a blue dress. She also looks at her scuba equipment, which she used to dive into the river and retrieve the gun that Donna used to shoot Reginald, and a gas can, which she used to pour gas around the Harbor Club before she set it on fire.



    Joy: Steven must never find out about this.



    --------------------------------------------



    Steven: I’m aware of all that mom. It doesn’t take away how I feel about her. People make mistakes. I mean haven’t you made your share?



    Vicky: Touche son.



    Steven: Sorry mom, well I gotta go meet her.



    Vicky: Well honey you have a great time.



    Steven: Who knows? I might even bring her to Carl’s party.



    Vicky: I dunno about that. Wait a minute. Carl’s party? You got a text for that, too?



    Steven: Yeah. I assume you’re coming.



    Vicky: Of course I am, but I wonder what would make Carl throw a party?



    ---------------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Carl is in the living room with Frankie when Devin Lucas walks in.



    Carl: Look where it brought you. I never really had the opportunity to bond with Ryan. You, and my twins, were my second chance.



    Devin Lucas: What about me? What chance do I give you?



    Carl slowly rises up from his chair, and his eyes widened, shocked to see Devin Lucas. Carl walks up to him, and hugs him, but Devin Lucas does not return the gesture, and Frankie notices it.



    Carl: Son.



    Frankie: Son?



    Carl: Frankie this is your brother...my son...Devin Lucas Hutchins.



    Frankie notices some tension between them.



    Frankie: I think I...need to leave you two alone.



    Devin Lucas: Nice to meet you...sis.



    Frankie: Same here. I’m gonna go.



    Frankie closes the double living room doors leaving Carl and Devin Lucas together.



    Carl: Son, it’s so good to see you.



    Devin Lucas slowly walks through the living room, looking up and around.



    Devin Lucas: This place looks great dad. You’ve done well for yourself haven’t you? Quite the charmer you are. You managed to marry Rachel Cory. You really fooled her didn’t you?



    Carl remains silent, as if he knows where Devin Lucas is going with what he is saying.



    --------------------------------------------



    TOPS



    Mitch, Felicia, and Lorna have just finished their drinks. Felicia’s club soda was spiked with a powdery substance by Christy Carson.



    Lorna: Well mom what do you think?



    Felicia: Well you’re definitely not pregnant or you wouldn’t have downed that martini. So what is it? Tell me.



    Lorna: It’s more like who is it, and I’m looking for him.



    Mitch: Do you need us to help you?



    Felicia: Honey who are you looking for?



    Lorna: I don’t need any help to find him. I know exactly where he went.



    ----------------------------------------------------------



    Devin Lucas: Does she really know you? Does Rachel know everything you did to my mother?



    Carl: Rachel knows everything about me, and I’m not sure where you’re going with this, but you’re going to stop now.



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







    -----------------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    PARK



    Steven gently escorts Joy to a spot while she’s blindfolded.



    Joy: Where are we going? It smells like grass.



    Steven: Hold up...we’re almost there.



    Steven gently removes the blindfold from Joy’s eyes.



    Joy: Wow.



    Joy sees a blanket, complete with a basket of food and a bucket of champagne.



    Steven: I’m not sure what you prefer but…



    Joy: Oh Steven, nobody’s ever...done this for me. Why? I don’t...deserve this at all.



    Steven: Of course you do. You have no idea how special you are….how special you’ve become to me. I was drawn to you the first day I met you in the coffee shop.



    Joy: I...I....



    Steven (whispering): Don’t think so much. Just bask in the moment; just let yourself feel. You feel me, don’t you?



    Joy nods her head, then Steven gently pulls Joy into a kiss, and Joy returns it.



    -----------------------------------------------------



    Vicky is sitting at a table at the Center talking on her cell phone to Marley.



    Vicky: You should have seen him. He is head over heels for her.



    ---



    Marley: Joy Kramer. That name just...is one I’d soon forget…



    ---



    Vicky: I know what she almost did to your marriage.



    ---



    Marley: I’d like to leave it in the past. Everybody has taken their responsibility in that affair.



    ---



    Vicky: Now my son wants to date her.



    ---



    Marley: Victoria, Steven’s a grown man. You gotta let him live his life.



    ---



    Vicky: When Roman grows up you’re gonna be just as protective.



    ---



    Marley: Besides what happened between Tyrone and Joy didn’t destroy our marriage.



    ---



    Vicky: I wish my marriage was just as strong as yours.



    ---



    Marley: You and Jake will get through this.



    ---



    Vicky: From your lips.



    ---



    Marley: You will. I love you.



    ---



    Vicky: Love you, too.



    As Vicky hangs up her cell phone, a man walks up to her.



    Man: Vicky McKinnon?



    Vicky: That’s me.



    Man: This is for you.



    He gives her an envelope and walks away while Vicky reads the envelope contents.



    Vicky: Oh no.



    -------------------------------------------------



    Devin Lucas: Why do you want me to stop dad? Truth too painful?



    Carl: This is about Lorna isn’t it?



    Devin Lucas: What would make you think that this is about mom?



    Carl: I can see the anger in your eyes. It’s oozing from your pores. What did she tell you?



    Devin Lucas: She didn’t tell me anything. I did internet searches on you. I found so many...horrific things. Then when I’d ask mom about it, she’d avoid the subject. Her whole demeanor and look would change. Like she would clam up. Other times she would snap at me saying she didn’t wanna talk about it. So something definitely happened. I’m here to ask you. What really went down between you and my mother?



    Carl: Son, some things are better left unsaid.



    Devin Lucas: No it’s not dad, because you have a brain tumor. You’re not gonna be here much longer, and before you go, you’re gonna tell me what happened between you and mom.



    Carl: You wanna know the truth son? You really wanna know about me and Lorna? I’ll tell you.



    FREEZE FRAME ON CARL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 206


  8. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 205



    Carl comes face to face with Devin Lucas



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50




    AT KBAY...Iris, Amanda, and Allen are in Allen’s office...and Amanda has just made a proposal to Iris.



    Iris: Are you suggesting…?



    Amanda: A merger? Absolutely.



    Iris: Allen...we are gonna need some privacy.



    Allen: I’ll be right outside.



    Allen leaves and Iris turns her attentions to Amanda.



    Iris: Are you serious?



    Amanda: Very.



    Iris: You forget...the last time we worked together you betrayed me. Then you got Matthew and Michael to take Cory Productions away from me when I had control.



    Amanda: It wasn’t yours. It was rightfully Michael’s company.



    Iris: When you thought he was Mac Cory’s son, but he isn’t. His twin is...was.



    Amanda: Martin wasn’t married, so when he died, it went to Michael, and Michael divvied it up amongst us.



    Iris: And I got control of Brava Magazine.



    Amanda: Print and digital.



    Iris: Now you want to merge companies.



    Amanda: And you know it would create a great situation for all of us.



    Iris: Because you’ve got those connections. I’ve got Spaulding money.



    Amanda: What are you gonna do? Use all your capital to bankrupt daddy’s company?



    Iris: I should be running Cory Productions.



    Amanda: This merger is a great opportunity for you.



    Iris: Seriously Amanda? I can see the strings attached all the way down to Bay City Center.



    Amanda: We would be co-CEOs of the new company.



    Iris: Not a...



    Iris gets a text message and after she reads it….



    Iris: Um...uh can I think about this?



    Amanda: Sure, but don’t keep me waiting too long.



    ----------------------------------------------------



    TOPS



    Mitch and Felicia sit at their table near the terrace, and Alison the server brings their drinks. First she grabs Mitch’s glass….



    Alison: Pinot Grigio for you Mr. Blake.



    Mitch: Thank you.



    Alison: And...club soda for you Mrs. Blake.



    Alison gently places the club soda on the right of Felicia’s plate of salad.



    Felicia: Thank you Alison.



    Alison: Jennifer went to the storage closet to get some more. We ran out. Have you seen her?



    Felicia: No. Maybe it was time for her break.



    Alison: I’ll go check on her.



    Meanwhile, Christy emerges unseen from behind the counter, watching Mitch and Felicia, waiting for Felicia to drink her spiked club soda. Felicia and Mitch continue their conversation.



    Mitch: I video chatted with my granddaughter today.



    Felicia: How is Jasmine?



    Mitch: She begged for a car.



    Felicia: Hmm I wonder what she would need with one of those.



    Mitch: Matt texted me and told me that she would ask.



    Felicia: I hope you didn’t...Mitch you’re enabling her.



    Mitch takes a bite of his salad.



    Mitch: No I’m not.



    Felicia: But from what you told me she crashed Lila’s car. She’s clearly not responsible enough to operate a motor vehicle, and here you go buying her another car.



    Felicia chews her spinach lettuce and grabs her club soda.



    Mitch: See you jumped the gun.



    Felicia raises the glass to her mouth and then stops.



    Felicia: How did I do that?



    Mitch: I said I would get her another car...if she took defensive driving classes. When she completes those, I’ll consider getting her a car. Lila’s gonna tell me when she’s finished.



    Felicia: You’ve got to teach her responsibility Mitch.



    Felicia puts her glass of club soda back down on the table.



    Mitch: I know that, but that what she’s got Matt and Lila for. Seeing her face...



    Felicia: Jasmine is not a little girl anymore. She’s got to grow up.



    Mitch: Felicia I can’t say no to my granddaughter. When you have a grandchild, you’ll fully understand where I’m coming from.



    ----------------------------------------------------------



    SUITE



    Lorna and Devin Lucas enter with their suitcases.



    Lorna: Wow. It’s been so long since I’ve been in Bay City.



    Devin Lucas is focused on his phone as he has just sent a text saying “I’m at the Center Suites downtown.” as Lorna continues, walking slowly back and forth, looking at the wall.



    Lorna: So much has changed. This new ‘Bay City Center’. These two bedroom, two bathroom suites. Hello, can you put your phone down for one second? I’m talking to you.



    Devin Lucas: I’m just sending a text mom. No big deal.



    Lorna: To whom?



    Devin Lucas: Somebody back in London.



    Lorna: I’m gonna take a nice hot bubble bath. I’m pretty wiped after that flight. Then I’m gonna text my mother and tell her we’re here.



    Lorna goes into the master bedroom and shuts the door, and Devin Lucas goes to the door and makes sure that he hears the water running.



    Devin Lucas: Sorry mom. There’s someplace else I gotta go.



    ----------------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Carl answers the door and it’s Frankie.



    Carl: Frankie. Come on in.



    Frankie: I got your text. I came as soon as I could.



    Carl follows Frankie into the living room. Frankie puts her purse on the sofa as she sits. Carl sits across from her on the chair.



    Frankie: I have to tell you. I don’t have a good feeling about it.



    Carl: You’ve always had that sixth sense haven’t you?



    Frankie: So something is wrong.



    Carl: Do you remember that evening at Tops? Cass and Felicia were telling you to stay away from me, and I had you look into my eyes. You believed in me. You believed that I had changed. One of the only people who believed in me.



    Frankie: Yeah. I remember that.



    Carl: None of us at that time would ever have imagined that we were father and daughter; that Ryan was your brother. It made so much sense why you two had become so close. I see so much of him in you.



    Frankie: The last time I was here, it seemed like you...were saying good-bye. What’s going on Carl?



    Carl: I wanted to tell all of my children first before the party.



    Frankie: Party?



    Carl: I’m throwing a party...here...at the house...to tell everyone.



    Frankie: I’m lost.



    Carl: I have glioblastoma.



    Frankie: What is that?



    Carl: The brain tumor I had before, has returned, and is more aggressive, and inoperable.



    Frankie: Oh my God Carl. You’re dying.



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







    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    LORNA’S SUITE



    Lorna walks out into her bedroom from the master bathroom wearing a white terrycloth robe and her hair wrapped up in a towel.



    Lorna: Oh that bubble bath was everything.



    Lorna gets her cell phone and makes a phone call.



    ---------------------------------------------------------



    Felicia: Oh so you think I’m going to spoil my grandchildren like you spoil yours?



    Mitch: I don’t spoil Jasmine.



    Felicia: Yeah sure you don’t.



    Mitch: I don’t.



    Felicia: Umm hmm. She knows she can give you those little puppy dog eyes of hers, whine like a little bear cub, and get anything she wants from you.



    Mitch: That’s what grandparents are for.



    Felicia once again grabs her glass of spiked club soda.



    Felicia: I wonder if Rachel feels the same way.



    Mitch: I think she would.



    Felicia: I beg to differ.



    -----------------------------------------------------



    Meanwhile, Christy is hiding behind a plant, in her regular clothes, next to the elevator.



    Christy (whispering): For God’s sake Felicia drink the damned drink!



    --------------------------------------------------------



    Felicia is about to drink her club soda when she’s interrupted by her cell phone ringing, so she puts the glass down again.



    Felicia: Lorna?



    --



    Lorna: Mom hi.



    --



    Felicia: What a nice surprise! How are you doing honey?



    --



    Lorna: I’m great, and I’m also in Bay City.



    --



    Felicia: Oh you are! Why don’t you join Mitch and me at Tops? We’re having dinner.



    --



    Lorna: Okay. Umm I’ll be there. I have a surprise for you both.



    --



    Felicia: Oh...sounds mysterious.



    --



    Lorna: It’s a pleasant surprise. There’s someone I’d like you to meet.



    Lorna hangs up and walks to the common area but she notices that Devin Lucas is gone.



    Lorna: Oh no. Where did he go?



    -----------------------------------------------------------



    CORY PRODUCTIONS



    Matt walks into Amanda’s office.



    Matt: Hey.



    Amanda: Matt.



    Matt: Did you talk to mom or Carl yet?



    Amanda: Yeah. So shocking.



    Matt: Poor mom. I mean she’s gotta go through this again.



    Amanda: Well, with all of that bad news, I’ve got some good.



    Matt: And what could that possibly be?



    Amanda: I saw Iris earlier.



    Matt: Annnd?



    Amanda: Let’s just say I made her an offer she’d be stupid to refuse.



    -----------------------------------------------------------



    Iris walks up to a black car with tinted windows, opens the passenger’s side front door, and gets in.



    Iris: You finally made it.



    Devin Lucas is sitting in the driver’s side



    Devin Lucas: Let’s make this quick. I have someplace else I need to be.



    Iris: There’s a crimp in our plan.



    Devin Lucas: I thought everything was going smoothly.



    Iris: It was. I got your grandmother to sign with KBAY Productions, which was essentially going to sink my father’s company, and then Amanda comes to me with this ridiculous idea of a merger.



    Devin Lucas: Well of course you refused it right?



    Iris just looks at Devin Lucas.



    Devin Lucas: Come on Iris you’re not considering this.



    Iris: She has connections that could make KBAY a huge conglomerate.



    Devin Lucas: What about you and your limitless Spaulding funds?



    Iris: I can’t drain my capital to back Cory Productions into a corner.



    Devin Lucas: If you merge with Amanda then our plan is blown out of the water.



    Iris: For KBAY to be what I want it to be, we need the connections Amanda has. They pulled out of the company after I tried to take over as The Chief.



    Devin Lucas: What about me?



    Iris: I will make sure you have your place in the company.



    Devin Lucas: You better not be lying to me Iris. It won’t be good for you.



    Iris: I see the apple didn’t fall far did it?



    Devin Lucas: Get out. You’re holding me up.



    The car alerts Devin Lucas of an incoming call from Lorna, but he presses ignore.



    --------------------------------------------------



    TOPS



    Lorna gets off of the elevator is on her cell phone



    and walks past Christy, who is hiding behind a large plant.



    Lorna: Devin Lucas this is your mother. I hope you didn’t go where I thought you went. Call me asap.



    Lorna hangs up, looks around, notices Felicia and Mitch, and walks over to them.



    Mitch: There she is.



    Felicia: Lorna!



    Felicia and Lorna embrace.



    Felicia: Have a seat...please.



    Lorna pulls out a chair and sits.



    Lorna: Look at you. You look great. You’re glowing. Both of you.



    Felicia flags Alison the server.



    Felicia: Alison get my daughter whatever she wants.



    Lorna: A dry martini.



    Alison: Comin right up.



    Mitch: So when did you get in?



    Lorna: Ummm bout a couple hours ago. That flight from London is a killer, but I took a bath, and I feel as good as new.



    Felicia: For now.



    Mitch: The jet lag is gonna catch up with you soon.



    Alison comes with Lorna’s dry martini.



    Felicia: Oh I’m so happy to see you. You said that you had someone for us to meet. Where are they?



    Lorna: I dunno.



    Mitch: I hope you’re staying a while this time.



    Lorna: I’ll stay as long as I need to.



    Felicia: Well this calls for a toast...to love and family.



    The three raise their glasses.



    Mitch: That includes grandchildren.



    Lorna: Yeah...grandchildren.



    Felicia: Oh my God. Lorna you’re pregnant? I’m gonna be a grandmother? Oh we must drink to that!



    Mitch drinks his wine, Lorna drinks her martini and Felicia drinks her spiked club soda. Christy, who is hiding behind a large plant near the elevator, is delighted to see it all.



    -----------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Frankie: My God Carl I’m so sorry. Why now? This universe is so unfair.



    Carl: The universe is very fair. It’s my payback for everything I’ve done. Karma.



    Frankie: But you’re not that person anymore. You’ve got children and grandchildren. You changed. I saw it when you fell in love with Rachel, and we just started to get to know each other. This just isn’t right.



    Carl: I don’t have much longer Frankie.



    Frankie: What about Rachel? Cory and Elizabeth?




  9. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 204



    Christy puts her plan in motion



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50



    Wendy Moniz
    debuts as Brianna Jameson






    PART 1



    ALLEN’S OFFICE...Allen makes a call from the landline phone…



    Allen: Hey uh it’s me Allen. I was hoping to talk to you but I thought I would just leave you a message. I was hoping we could grab some lunch or something. I’d like to talk to you. Hope I hear from you soon.



    Amanda knocks on the door as Allen hangs up the phone.



    Amanda: Are you okay?



    Allen: Yeah...uh yeah I was just leaving a message for K.C.



    Amanda: It’s sweet of you to reach out to her.



    Allen: She’s my daughter. I gotta try.



    ------------------------------------------------



    AT THE CENTER...Toni is walking as K.C. approaches her.



    Toni: Hey what’s up?



    K.C.: Did you give him my phone number?



    Toni: Can you at least say hello before you ask questions? Who are you talking about?



    K.C.: You know who I’m talkin’ about. Your ex-husband.



    Toni (sighs): He is your father.



    K.C.: And what is that supposed to mean?



    Toni: You know you’re not always gonna have me and you’re not always gonna have mama.



    K.C.: At least you could have asked me. I’m not ready for all that. He’s calling me leaving me messages.



    Toni: He’s trying to reach out to you. Maybe you should give him a chance.



    K.C.: So whatchu doin’ anyway?



    Toni: Headed to the office. You?



    K.C. looks over at the coffee shop doors and smiles.



    K.C.: I’m going to get some coffee.



    --------------------------------------------------------



    MEANWHILE, INSIDE THE COFFEE SHOP, Charlie waits and Eric brings a cup.



    Eric: Caramel latte? Extra shot?



    Charlie: Yep that’s mine.



    Eric: Okay…



    The two just look at each other.



    Charlie: Eric...wait. I need to say something to you.



    Eric quietly perks up but subdues himself.



    Eric: What is it?



    Charlie: The last time I was here, I saw you and your mother argue. It wasn’t your idea to crash my reception.



    Eric: No it wasn’t.



    Charlie: She put you up to it.



    Eric: I don’t know what my mother’s thinking these days.



    Charlie: Well I’m not mad at you about it.



    Kirkland suddenly walks up to them and gets in front of Charlie.



    Kirkland: You stay the hell away from my wife you understand?



    Charlie: Kirkland?



    Kirkland: This guy and his mother are up to no good. Stay away from them.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------------



    CHRISTY’S SUITE



    Christy opens the door and a woman walks in.



    Christy: Brianna Jameson. Come on in. Did anyone see you?



    Brianna: No.



    Brianna takes a vial out of her pocket that has a powdery substance in it.



    Brianna: This should accomplish what you want where Felicia Blake is concerned.



    Christy: I hope for your sake it does, because you sure don’t want anyone knowing who you really are.



    ---------------------------------------------------------------------



    AT THE BLAKE’S...Mitch is dressed in a gray suit, and Felicia walks out of their bedroom with a hat that fits her head perfectly, a matching off white blouse and dress pants.



    Mitch: My my don’t you look beautiful. We should do date night more often.



    Felicia: I agree.



    The two smile and kiss.



    --------------------------------------------------------------------



    Christy (V.O.) She won’t be a problem for me after tonight.



    CAMERA PAN ON MITCH AND FELICIA…SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG







    ---------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Allen puts his arms around Amanda’s waist and looks into her eyes.



    Allen: It sure is good to see you though.



    Amanda: Can you...hold me?



    Allen: Sure. Sure. Everything alright.



    Amanda: I just...need to feel your arms around me.



    Allen embraces Amanda and she leans into his chest.



    Amanda: Just so much going on with Cory Productions.



    Allen: That company’s always in peril.



    Amanda: We lost a very big deal. We were really hoping to land this contract.



    Allen: What was it?



    Amanda: Felicia.



    Allen: Really? What happened?



    Amanda: We made her an offer to make movies out of three of her books.



    Allen: Wow. Why did things fall through?



    Amanda: Because your boss came in with a more lucrative offer.



    Allen: Sorry to hear that.



    Amanda: I mean Iris blew us out of the water with what she was offering Felicia. With all the maneuvering of the numbers we still couldn’t match. I can’t blame her for going with Iris’s deal. It made me wonder why Iris went to such great lengths to pull the rug out from under us.



    Allen: I don’t know for sure what’s going on, but I can speculate on one big Cory Productions reason.



    Amanda: I realized that. It’s kind of why I’m here. To see your strong handsome face...and to talk to Iris.



    Iris walks in.



    Iris: Allen I need you to...Amanda. What are you doing here?



    Amanda: I need to talk to you in your office.



    Iris looks at Allen, and then back at Amanda.



    Iris: Well...anything you need to say to me you can say in front of Allen. So what is it?



    Allen: Amanda told me about the swoop down you did of Felicia’s movie deal.



    Iris: Yes I certainly did. It was a beautiful coup.



    Amanda: And Cory Productions took a big hit. The board is concerned.



    Iris: Oh that lovely board.



    Amanda: I went to them after Felicia went with KBAY Productions.



    Iris: And uh...what did they tell you?



    Amanda: They suggested waving the white flag.



    Iris: Sell the company?



    Amanda: Yes, but I had a better idea. I’m not selling daddy’s company.



    Iris: Well Chapter Eleven is an option.



    Amanda smiles.



    Amanda: Nope, not that either.



    Allen: Well if you’re not selling, and you won’t file for bankruptcy, what did you come up with?



    Amanda looks at Allen, then looks at Iris, and walks slowly up to her.



    Amanda: Daddy made a lot of connections in the industry. Matt and I managed to keep the ones that you almost alienated after the whole Chief thing.



    Iris: They vowed never to do business with me.



    Amanda: There are about four very rich, very connected people that KBAY needs and could use.



    Iris sighs in agreement.



    Iris: You’re right. They could really take KBAY to the...wait a minute...



    Amanda: Felicia’s movies could make all of us a lot of money...if we were all one company.



    Iris: Are you suggesting…?



    Amanda: A merger? Absolutely.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------



    Charlie: Kirkland what are you doing?



    Kirkland: What do you mean? I can’t believe you’re standing here talking to this guy.



    Charlie: He said he had nothing to do with what happened at our wedding reception.



    Kirkland: You believe that?



    Charlie: Yes I do.



    Eric: Charlie I’m sorry.



    Charlie: Kirkland can I talk to you in private please?



    Eric: I have a date soon.



    K.C. walks up to them.



    K.C.: What’s goin’ on here?



    Kirkland: You’re kidding me right?



    K.C. looks at Eric.



    K.C.: Do you want me to wait here?



    Eric: Yeah I’ll be off in about ten minutes.



    Kirkland: My cousin is your date? What is with you and my family? You better watch out for him cuz. He comes from a lineage of sociopaths.



    Charlie: Let’s go Kirkland.



    Kirkland: Oh and one more thing, you stay the hell away from my wife you freak.



    Charlie and Kirkland leave while Eric looks at them.



    K.C.: What happened?



    Eric: Oh...nothing serious. Hey you can sit at that table by the painting. I’ll be ready in a few.



    K.C.: Okay. Looking forward to it.



    K.C. smiles and goes to the spot where Eric suggested to wait for him. Eric smirks with pleasure.



    Eric: Looks like Kirkland’s got a jealous streak. Mom you’d be proud.



    -------------------------------------------



    TOPS



    The elevator doors open, and Mitch escorts Felicia to their table by the terrace and they are greeted by a young female server.



    Female server: Hi Mr. and Mrs. Blake. Am I getting your usual?



    Mitch: Yes. Pinot Grigio.



    Felicia: Club soda for me. Thank you Alison. Who’s working tonight?



    Alison: Jennifer and Tammy.



    Felicia: It’s Jenn’s second day right?



    Alison: Yep. I’ll be right back with your drinks.



    Alison goes to the counter and talks to a person who has a uniform and name tag that says Jennifer on it.



    Alison: Hey I gotta go to the bathroom. Can you prepare the drinks for Mr. and Mrs. Blake? Pinot Grigio for Mr. Blake and club soda for the misses.



    Jennifer: Cool. I think we’re out of club soda here.



    Alison: There’s more in the back in the storage room.



    Jennifer: Okay I’ll go get it.



    ----------------------------------------------------



    STORAGE ROOM



    Jennifer is reaching for the box of club soda. As she searches for the two club soda bottles, she does not see Christy behind her.



    ---------------------------------------



    Mitch: Is Jennifer working out for you?



    Felicia: Time will tell.



    Mitch: I think it’s a great thing that you hire the college kids.



    Felicia: Anything I can do to help.



    Mitch: That’s why I fell in love with you.



    ---------------------------------------------



    Meanwhile, at the counter, Christy, wearing Jennifer’s uniform, quickly prepares Mitch and Felicia’s drinks, and Christy empties the powdery substance from the vial that Brianna Jameson gave her into Felicia’s drink, and mixes it. Christy smiles with self admiration.



    Christy: This should do the trick. As the kids say...bye Felicia.



    FREEZE FRAME ON CHRISTY...END OF EPISODE 204


  10. cnathanielrichardson

    NEW EPISODES

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  11. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 203



    Devin Lucas Hutchins
    debuts...and


    Matt and Amanda get the grim news



    Alicia Coppola appears as Lorna Devon



    AT THE WINTHROPS



    Cass is holding Frankie as they both stare at the fireplace.



    Cass: It’s crazy how that turned out.



    Frankie: Then Kathleen came back from the dead.



    Cass: Go ahead and say it.



    Frankie: Say what?



    Cass: I waffled.



    Frankie: See I wasn’t even thinking that.



    Cass: Surrrre you weren’t.



    Frankie: You chose us, and I’m grateful.



    Cass: Aww how sappy of you. You must want something.



    Frankie turns around to face Cass, and smiles.



    Frankie: Hmm and what do you think that might be?



    Cass: You’ve seen it before.



    Frankie: It? Sounds like a repeat of a TV show.



    Cass: It’s way more entertaining than that. In fact, it’s a must see.



    Frankie: Is that right?



    Cass: It’s a modern 2015 show, so it’s very interactive.



    Frankie: Hmmm.



    Cass: Requires your full participation.



    They kiss while each of their cell phones vibrate.



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    CORY MANSION



    Matt is in the living room talking on his cell phone.



    Matt: What is it now? I’m gonna talk to Lila first before I buy that for you. Jasmine we’ve been over this.



    Carl walks in and smiles, unseen by Matt as Matt continues...



    You forgot that your mother told me that you wrecked her car, and don’t try to call mom or Mitch. I’ve already told them that you’d try to ask them to buy you a car. Jasmine?



    Matt looks at the phone and realizes that Jasmine hung up on him.



    Carl: Ahh the joys of being a parent.



    Matt: Especially when they’re eighteen.



    Carl: Just like your brother and sister.



    Matt: How’s it going?



    Carl: I’m at peace. I’m home with my family.



    Matt: Well I’m gonna head to the office.



    Carl: Wait, Matthew, before you go. May I talk to you?



    Matt: I haven’t got a lot of time Carl. I really gotta get back.



    Carl: I want to apologize.



    Matt: For what?



    Carl: The things I did to your father...and your mother.



    ---------------------------



    BAY CITY CENTER



    Rachel sits at a table seemingly staring into space and she flashes back.



    (EPISODE 200)



    Rachel: Carl please...please tell me what’s going on? Tell me that I’m wrong about what I’m thinking.



    Carl: About the tumor returning? No darling, unfortunately you’re correct. It’s back.



    Rachel flashes back to the present, looks up and sees Amanda.



    Amanda: Mom are you okay?



    Rachel: I’m glad you’re here. Please sit.



    Amanda puts her purse on the chair, and sits looking straight at Rachel.



    Amanda: Mom what’s going on?



    Rachel: There’s something I...need to tell you.



    -----------------------



    Matt: Carl you don’t have to apologize for that anymore. It happened over twenty five years ago.



    Carl: I’m grateful to have been part of your lives. I never tried to take Mackenzie’s place in your life, but I’m glad I was able to be here when I was.



    Matt (chuckling nervously): Carl you’re talking in past tense what’s going on?



    Carl: I wanted to tell...all of the children before the party.



    Matt: Tell us what?



    Carl: I’m dying.



    Matt: You’re what?



    Carl: The tumor’s returned.



    -------------------------



    Amanda: Oh my God mom. I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry.



    Rachel: Thank you honey. We wanted to tell all the children before the party.



    Amanda: A party.



    Rachel: Carl is throwing a party at the house to announce it to everyone.



    Amanda: Mom is there anything I can do for you?



    Rachel: Just look out for your little brother and sister.



    Amanda: Oh...Cory and Elizabeth. Did you…?



    Rachel: We told them.



    Amanda: They must be so devastated.



    -------------------------



    Matt: I’ll do everything I can to help Cory and Elizabeth. I know what it’s like to lose a father.



    Carl: I know. You’re very strong young man. I want you to instill some of that in Cory. I can at least take comfort in the fact that Cory and Elizabeth will have their family, especially their brother and sisters. I hate having to leave my children. You, Matthew, are so great with Jasmine. Tell her how much you love her, as often as you can. You really don’t know how long you have left on this earth.



    -------------------------



    Amanda: Mom you’re going through this again.



    Rachel: You know at least this time I...can prepare for it. With your father it was unexpected.



    Amanda: The plane crash.



    Rachel: This time it’s a bit different, but no less painful. Guess you can never really be prepared for something like this. Carl’s going to die, and there’s nothing I can do about it.



    Amanda looks at Rachel not knowing what to say, and suddenly Iris approaches them.



    Iris: Did I hear you right? Carl’s dying?



    Rachel and Amanda both roll their eyes as if they didn’t want Iris to know this soon.



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







    ---------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Cass and Frankie lie in bed.



    Cass: Hmm how did you like that program?



    Frankie: It’s one of those shows that I enjoy seeing over and over again, and interacting with.



    Cass: Sounds like you’re ready for another showing.



    Frankie: So it’s a two parter?



    Cass: You’re such a smart...viewer.



    Frankie: I’m gonna be doing more than watching.



    Their cell phones continue to vibrate and they stop.



    Cass: Ugh let’s check our phones.



    Frankie: You’re right. It’s getting on my nerves.



    They check their text messages and Frankie becomes concerned while Cass smiles.



    Cass: Mine is from Maggie.



    Frankie: Oh...um how is she?



    Cass: She’s coming to Bay City. She got a job at the hospital.



    Frankie: That’s...that’s wonderful.



    Cass: Frankie what’s wrong?



    Frankie: Carl wants to see me as soon as possible. Cass I got a bad feeling about this.



    -------------------------------------------------



    Matt: I know we’ve had our differences, but I can’t deny the fact that you made my mother very happy, and you allowed her to love again after dad died.



    Carl: I love your mother with all of my being.



    Matt: It took me a while to see that.



    Carl: I understand.



    Matt: My mom’s gonna be a mess, or at least inside she is.



    Carl: You know your mother well don’t you?



    Matt: She’s gonna act like she’s dealing. She’s gonna try to be the strong one for Cory and Elizabeth.



    Carl: I can see her now trying to comfort everyone else.



    Matt: When she’s the one who’s gonna need the most comforting.



    Carl: You’ve always been a dutiful son to her.



    Matt: And that’s not gonna change now. She’s had so much loss. Dad, grandma and now you. How is she ever gonna deal with this?



    ---------------------------------



    Amanda: I’m gonna go call Alli. I’ll be right back mom.



    Rachel: Yes Iris. Carl is dying.



    Iris: Rachel I’m so sorry.



    Rachel: I’m sure that you are.



    Iris: I’m being serious. You’ve had a lot of loss in your life.



    Rachel: Thanks for reminding me.



    Iris: Listen I know that we’ve been on opposite sides of the spectrum, and I have never been Carl’s biggest fan, but I never would wish that on you, or Cory. Poor Cory, he’s gonna be so hurt, and what about Elizabeth?



    Rachel: Don’t worry about my children. I will take care of them.



    Iris: I know given our history you have a hard time believing me, but you forgot that I lost Dennis’s father.



    Rachel: Alex Wheeler.



    Iris: He’s really the only man I’ve ever loved; so much that I gave him a child. That was such a painful time for me, and then daddy. Especially after what I was trying to do.



    Rachel: Yes I remember.



    Iris’s eyes start to well up.



    Iris: You made me tell daddy the truth, and when I did, he was so angry with me.



    Rachel: Understandably.



    Iris: I betrayed him. I hurt him badly. I was The Chief. I was the one trying to take over Cory Publishing.



    Rachel begins to soften up.



    Rachel: But you...and Mac patched things up.



    Iris: Yes we did, and it was the last conversation I had with him before he died. So you see Rachel, if it weren’t for you; if you hadn’t made me tell daddy that I was The Chief, we never would have worked things out. Losing Alex and daddy were the most painful experiences in my life, and I don’t wish that pain; that hurt; that loss...on anybody. Not you...not anyone. Iris wipes tears from her face and gets up.



    Rachel: Iris…thank you. I’d appreciate it if you don’t tell anyone about Carl yet.



    As Iris is walking away, she answers a call on her cell phone.



    Iris: Hi. I’m fine. Sounds like you’re on a plane, are you on your way to Bay City? I’ll see you when you get here. There’s something I need to tell you.



    -------------------------------------



    PRIVATE PLANE



    A guy hangs up the phone and looks out the window. Meanwhile, Lorna Devon comes out from behind the curtain and sits across from him.



    Lorna: What are you thinking about?



    Guy: I haven’t seen dad in years.



    Lorna: Well, Devin Lucas, you’ll also get to meet my mother.



    Devin Lucas: Hope she’s not like my grandfather.



    Lorna: You’re gonna love Felicia, just like she’s gonna love you.



    Devin Lucas: Well in that case, it seems like there’s a lot for me to look forward to in Bay City.



    FREEZE FRAME ON DEVIN LUCAS...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 203



  12. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 211
    Christy makes an unexpected visit
    Written by:  C. Nathaniel Richardson
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
    --------------------------------
    PART 1
    AT THE CENTER…
    Toni and KC are sitting at a table.  KC sips her latte.
    KC:  You know I had a great date the other day.
    Toni:  With Eric Stenbeck?
    KC:  Yeah.
    Toni:  Oh…great.
    KC:  But?
    Toni:  Nothing.
    KC:  Is it because he’s James Stenbeck’s and Christy Carson’s son?  
    Toni:  His DNA is questionable but that doesn’t mean anything.
    KC:  It wasn’t his idea to crash Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding reception.  It was Christy’s.
    Toni:  I don’t care whose idea it was.  I just think you should take things slow because you don’t know him.
    KC:  We’ve been talking for a few weeks, of course I don’t know him yet.
    Toni:  Look I’mma keep it real.  There’s something about him that isn’t right, and I don’t want you to get hurt.
    KC:  Eric is cool, and I like him.  Nothing is gonna happen to me.
    Toni:  That’s what you say now.
    KC:  Come on Toni, have a little faith in me.
    Toni:  I’ve got plenty of that for you, but it’s Eric I don’t trust.
    Allen walks up.
    Allen:  I don’t either.
    KC:  Oh not you, too.
    Allen:  He’s up to no good, and your mother and I don’t want you to be collateral damage.  I’m not gon’ sit by and watch it happen.
    Toni:  Allen where are you going?
    -------------------------------------
    COFFEE SHOP…
    Allen walks in, and accosts Eric, who is wiping down a table.
    Allen:  Can I talk to you for a minute bruh?
    Eric:  I’m working.
    Allen:  Tell em you on break.
    Allen grabs Eric and escorts him to a corner of the shop.
    Eric:  What is this about?
    Allen:  It’s about you and KC.  I don’t think she should be seeing you.
    Eric:  Well isn’t that a choice that she has to make?
    Allen:  You got a smart ass mouth don’t you?  
    Allen gets directly in Eric’s face, as Eric is backed up against the wall.
    Allen:  I don’t know what you and your sociopathic, demented mother are up to, but I’ll be damned if KC gets dragged down with you.  If my daughter gets hurt, you gon deal with me, and trust me my man, that’s not something you want.
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    AT KIRKLAND’S SUITE…
    Charlie is changing purses in the common area as Kirkland walks out from their bedroom.
    Kirkland:  I made...reservations for us at Tops...tonight.
    Charlie:  What time?
    Kirkland:  Eight o’clock.
    Charlie:  Okay.
    Charlie focuses as she continues to take her things out of one purse and place them into another.
    Kirkland:  I’m looking forward to it.
    Charlie:  Yep.
    Charlie walks past Kirkland to the closet...
    Charlie:  Can’t find my pink lip gloss.
    Kirkland:  Babe did you hear anything that I said?
    Charlie:  Yeah.
    Kirkland:  Come on, you mean to tell me you’re still mad about what happened at the coffee shop?
    Charlie:  Dogs get mad Kirkland, unless you’re trying to call me a bitch.
    Charlie gets a shoe box out and sifts through it.
    Charlie:  Here it is.
    She walks back to her purse and puts the lip gloss in it.
    Kirkland:  Charlie can you stop for a minute and talk to me?
    Charlie:  What is it?  
    Kirkland:  I can’t believe you’re freezing me out because of Eric Stenbeck.
    Charlie:  That’s not it.
    Kirkland:  Then what is it?
    Charlie:  It’s you.  You won’t let it go.
    Kirkland:  You’re damned right I’m not gonna let it go.  He’s weird.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother.  He had nothing to do with crashing the wedding reception.  It was all Christy’s idea.
    Kirkland:  Is that what he told you?
    Charlie:  Eric is not as bad as you are making him out to be.  I don’t think he’s anything like his mother.
    Kirkland:  Unbelievable.  He’s got you snowed doesn’t he?
    Charlie:  We’re so not doing this.
    Kirkland:  You need to stay away from Eric.
    Charlie walks to the door.
    Charlie:  You need to let it go.  Eric is not like his mother.
    --------------------------------------------------------
    CHRISTY’S SUITE
    Christy looks at her cell phone and an alert.
    Christy:  Two more days.
    CAMERA PAN ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UWc9ONfctY
     
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    PART 2
    Allen walks back to Toni and KC’s table and sits down.
    Toni:  What did you do?
    Allen:  Nothing a father wouldn’t do for his daughter.
    KC:  What did you say to him?
    Allen:  He’s shady, KC, and if it were up to me you’d be seeing somebody else.
    KC:  I’m glad you realize that because it’s not up to either of you.  I’m a grown woman.
    Toni:  Grown people make mistakes.
    KC:  You two need to let it go.  So what he and his mother crashed Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding?  It wasn’t even his idea!
    Toni:  Keep your voice down.
    KC:  No!  I’m gonna continue to see Eric whether you two like it or not.
    Allen:  You need to get out of it before you get too deep.  He’s gonna hurt you.  He’s got some kind of agenda.
    KC:  Y’all didn’t hear me did you?  I am going to date Eric, and that’s it!
    KC gets up and leaves.
    Toni:  Don’t walk away from me!
    Allen:  Let her go.  Maybe she’ll cool off and come to her senses.
    Toni:  Not happening.  She’s is more stubborn than a mule.  I don’t need this.  I gotta plan detail for the party at the Corys.
    Allen:  It’s like she’s driving ninety miles an hour and she doesn’t see the brick wall she’s gonna hit if she gets any deeper with him.
    Meanwhile, Eric is at the door of the coffee shop, secretly watching Toni and Allen.
    ------------------------------------------------
    AT STACEY’S…
    Lindsay and Charlie are sitting on the living room couch each with their legs folded, eating ice cream…
    Lindsay:  Oh cousin you sure know how to make a gal feel better.
    Charlie:  Nothing like a good ole pint of butter pecan.
    Lindsay:  Yummy.  I’m so happy you came.  You’ve really cheered me up.
    Charlie:  Yeah...right.
    Lindsay:  What’s wrong cuz?
    Charlie (sighing):  It’s Kirkland.
    Lindsay:  You seem down...you wanna talk about it?
    Charlie:  We’re fighting over Eric Stenbeck.
    Lindsay:  You mean the guy who came with Christy Carson to your wedding reception uninvited.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother in the coffee shop the other day.  He insisted it wasn’t his idea, and the more I talk to him, the more I see that he’s not like Christy.  Kirkland doesn’t see it that way.
    Lindsay:  You probably gotta see it from his perspective.  I think he’s just trying to protect you.
    Charlie:  He’s overreacting.  
    Lindsay:  Given what Christy did to your parents I could actually understand it.
    Charlie:  But it doesn’t mean that Eric is gonna do the same thing.  You know what...this visit isn’t about me, it’s about you.  I’m sorry.  I’m supposed to be cheering you up and here I am talking about a disagreement with my husband.  
    Lindsay:  Don’t apologize.  This is helping me more than you’d ever know.  We’re family right?  You know what, let’s get outta here.  I can’t go back to work because I’m on leave, and I’m tired of being cooped up in this house.
    Charlie: Are you sure?
    Lindsay:  Yeah.  Let me take a quick shower and we’ll be on our way.  You know maybe you need to talk to your parents about Christy, and you’ll probably understand why Kirkland is so adamant about Eric.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Kirkland is set to leave the suite but he is distracted by a text on his phone from Scott Granger, Jr. from Genoa City.
    Scott:  hey sexy married guy.  hru
    Kirkland:  what’s up Scotty
    Scott:  hey i gotta tell u something.  u know the guy at the GCAC?
    Kirkland:  who?
    Scott:  the bartender you slept with.  i heard he’s HIV+.  U should get tested.  just thought id tell u.  ttyl.
    Kirkland is horrified.
    Kirkland:  No...no this can’t be happening.
    Suddenly, Kirkland hears a familiar voice.
    Voice:  Yes it can.
    Kirkland turns around and is shocked to see Ryan wearing a collared plaid shirt, blue jeans and boots.
    Kirkland:  Uncle Ryan?  Why am I seeing you right now?
    Ryan:  Because your lie is getting out of control.
    Kirkland:  What are you talking about?  Wait a minute, aren’t angels dressed in white?
    Ryan:  Not this time, and don’t try to change the subject.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared man.  I’m so scared.
    Ryan:  That text?
    Kirkland:  I only slept with the guy to get info on my father.  I wasn’t in love with him or anything.
    Ryan:  But you were in love with Scott Granger right?
    Kirkland:  Yeah I was.  Why are you bringing all this up?  I’m married to Charlie.
    Ryan:  And you haven’t even told her about your past.
    Kirkland:  I can’t do that.  I’d lose her forever.  
    Ryan:  You’re not giving her enough credit.  You’re not trusting in your love.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared Uncle Ryan.  The guy I slept with is HIV positive.  What if I....?
    Ryan:  There’s only one way to find out right?  You’re gonna have to go get tested.
    Kirkland:  What if I infected Charlie?  I could never live with myself.
    Ryan:  Did you use protection when you slept with that guy?
    Kirkland:  Yeah but condoms aren’t foolproof.  Sometimes they break.
    Ryan:  Kid..stop panicking.  Go get an HIV test.  

  13. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 201



    Carl comes home



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50




    HOSPITAL OUTSIDE OF BAY CITY



    Russ Matthews
    is removing Carl’s I.V. as he and Rachel prepare to leave. Rachel is off in a close corner by herself. Russ joins her. Rachel doesn’t face him.


    Russ: Are you okay?



    Rachel: I just found out my husband is dying. As well as can be expected I guess.



    Russ: I’m so sorry Rachel.



    Rachel turns around and sighs nervously.



    Rachel: It’s not your fault. I’m sure you did everything you could to save him.



    Russ: We did. I just wanted to make him comfortable.



    Rachel: These are Carl’s last days. I will make them as comfortable for him as possible. Thank you for everything.



    Russ turns toward Carl.



    Russ: So I’ll see you here next week.



    Carl turns Russ’s attentions to something on the bed.



    Russ: You removed your chemo port.



    Carl: No. We won’t be returning to this facility.



    Russ shakes his head in pensive agreement.



    Russ: So you two are headed back home?



    Carl: Yes. Did you get the invite?



    Russ: Your dinner party?



    Rachel: He’s gonna make the announcement there.



    Russ: I’m not too sure if I should.



    Rachel: We’d really like you to be there.



    Russ: Bay City’s my home.



    Carl: I’ve got a question for you Dr. Matthews. A friend of ours had a brain injury in an accident.



    Rachel: You’re talking about Michele?



    Russ: I read about that in the Herald.



    Carl: Yes. Maybe you could examine her? She couldn’t read.



    Russ: She may not need to.



    Carl: What are you saying?



    Russ: Any cognitive functions she learned before the injury that she lost should return.



    Rachel: She was devastated when she learned she couldn’t read, so you’re saying that it will just...come back?



    Russ: No doubt in my mind.



    Rachel goes to Carl and puts her hands on Carl’s shoulders.



    Rachel: Are you ready?



    Carl: We have to tell the children.



    ---------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Elizabeth
    walks downstairs and encounters Cory on his cell phone in the foyer.


    Cory: You’re not feeling well. Can I bring you something? Chicken soup? What am I thinking? You’ve got maid service at the Love Mansion. Feel better.



    Cory hangs up and sees Elizabeth.



    Elizabeth: I can’t believe it.



    Cory: What do you mean?



    Elizabeth: You’re dating that scheming lying bitch Bridget.



    Cory: Not now Lizzie.



    Cory walks into the foyer and Elizabeth follows.



    Elizabeth: After everything she did to break you and Michele up, you’re turning around and dating her. I guess she got what she wanted.



    Cory plops on the couch and Elizabeth sits on the chair across from the couch.



    Cory: She’s not that kind of person anymore.



    Elizabeth: She will never change.



    Cory: She felt bad about everything and it took her a long time to forgive herself.



    Elizabeth: And let me guess, she leaned on you, and cried on your shoulder. As long as you all thought Michele was dead, she turned on the waterworks, and told you how bad she felt about what happened to her sister. Does that about sum it up?



    Cory: I don’t care what you think of Bridget. I like her and I’m gonna date her whether you like it or not. I mean even Michele said she was cool with it.



    Elizabeth purses her lips.



    Cory: Come on Lizzie. Can we talk about something else?



    Elizabeth: No we can’t. That skank has got you in her clutches. She was so jealous of her sister. Michele was headed for big things, and to have it all just taken away on prom night because of Bridget.



    Cory: Michele has been through a lot.



    Elizabeth: No kidding, and you think she’s gonna come back and be cool with you dating her sister.



    Cory: That’s what she said.



    Elizabeth: And you think she means that?



    Cory: Lizzie…



    Elizabeth: You really can’t be that stupid. I bet she’s mad as hell. I sure would be.



    -----------------------------------------------



    AT THE MCKINNONS



    Vicky
    opens the front door as Michele comes downstairs and manages to stop her.


    Michele: Mom.



    Vicky: Hey honey.



    Michele: Where are you headed?



    Vicky: I was gonna see your Aunt Marley.



    Michele: I was there the other day.



    Vicky: How was she?



    Michele: She’s hanging in there. I know she’s ready to deliver little Roman.



    Vicky: Aren’t we all. I wanna spoil my nephew. So happy she’s having a baby.



    Michele: You know she talked to me...about what happened between you and her before I was born.



    Vicky sighs as if she’s recalling those events in her mind.



    Vicky: When she locked me in the basement of the Love Mansion.



    Michele: Yeah that, but I don’t know why everyone’s so afraid that I’m gonna do the same thing to Bridget. I’m not gonna do that.



    Vicky: That was a tough time for all of us honey.



    Michele: I...I didn’t mean to bring up bad memories. If you don’t wanna talk about it…



    Vicky puts her hands on Michele’s shoulders and looks into her eyes.



    Vicky: It’s perfectly fine honey. We went through a lot, and even after that we got close again. We’re twins. We’re sisters. We will always love each other, and that’s why I know that you would never hurt your sister. Well I gotta get going so…I’ll see ya.



    Vicky turns around and there’s Jake
    .


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







    ---------------------------------



    PART 2



    Vicky: Uh...hi.



    Jake: Hey.



    Vicky: How’s Lindsay?



    Jake: She’s okay.



    Vicky: Are you coming to get the rest of your things?



    Jake: That and...to see our daughter.



    Vicky: Hmm I wonder if I should stick around.



    Michele: Oh come on you two aren’t gonna start arguing are you?



    Vicky: No I just don’t want him accusing you of things that you clearly aren’t responsible for.



    Jake: I didn’t come to talk about that. Vicky can you leave us alone...please?



    Vicky: You call me if you need anything.



    Michele: Sure mom.



    Vicky leaves, and Jake shuts the door.



    -------------



    Outside the door, Vicky is interrupted by a text on her phone.



    Vicky (reading): You are cordially invited to a celebration...at the Corys?



    ------------------



    Meanwhile, back inside…



    Michele: What did you come here for dad?



    Jake: I don’t wanna argue with you.



    Michele: No you’re just gonna accuse me wanting to hurt Bridget.



    Jake: No, not at all. Come here. Let’s sit down.



    Michele and Jake sit on the couch next to each other. Jake takes a deep breath as he looks into his daughter’s eyes.



    Jake: You and Bridget changed my life.



    Michele: Don’t most parents say that?



    Jake: I used to be a two bit con artist, and a blackmailer. I used whoever I could to get what I wanted.



    Michele: Blackmail?



    Jake: I blackmailed Paulina.



    Michele: Paulina is one of the sweetest people I know. Why did you do that to her?



    Jake: You remember when we told you about Mac Cory right?



    Michele: Yeah Amanda and Matt’s dad.



    Jake: Paulina had just to come Bay City to claim her place in the Cory family, right after Mac died. She was due a huge inheritance, and I wanted a piece of it, so I held something over her head.



    Michele: And that was?



    Jake: She shot me.



    Michele: And instead of going to the police you blackmailed her? That’s gross dad.



    Jake: That’s the kind of guy I used to be, but when your mother and I learned she was pregnant with you and Bridget, I changed. I wasn’t going to be that person anymore. After you were born; watching you play together; dress alike; go to the prom, I will never be that guy again, because of you and Bridget.



    Michele: Dad I really appreciate the history lesson but is there a point to all of this?



    Jake: It pains me to see you and your sister at each other’s throats.



    Michele: But you’re here talking to me instead of her.



    Jake: It’s not lost on me what she did to you.



    Michele: To you, Bridget can do no wrong, and that’s all does.



    Jake: You’ll understand when you have kids.



    Michele: Bridget started this whole damn thing with her jealousy.



    Jake: She missed you when you were gone.



    Michele: She used her guilt to reel in Cory.



    Jake: And she’s still your sister, and you love each other. Stop this feud. If you’re angry about what she did---



    Michele: Yeah yeah go see a doctor. Talk to Steven.



    Jake: I love all of you. You, your sisters and your brothers. None of us want you and Bridget to be fighting.



    Michele turns toward the mantle and crosses her arms.



    Michele: You’re right dad...none of us do. None of us wanted Bridget to hide my college acceptance letter; none of us wanted her to steal vodka out of grandpa Reginald’s cabinet; none of us wanted her to spike Cory’s punch to get him drunk; none of us wanted Gregory’s car to hit me and cause my brain injury!



    Michele turns back around and faces her father.



    Jake: You talked to your Aunt Marley right?



    Michele: OMG can anything stay a secret in this family?



    Jake: We all went through that and we are seeing it all over again with you and Bridget.



    Michele: For the last time I’m not gonna lock Bridget in a basement!



    Jake: That’s not what I’m saying.



    Michele: Yes I’m angry, but it happened a long time ago. Bridget is not that girl anymore, and I’m working on forgiving her. I mean you didn’t expect me to just come back and everything was gonna be great.



    Jake: No, but it’s still there. You need to talk to somebody about it. Look, can you at least think about it? You can’t walk around with this anger.



    Michele nods her head.



    Michele: You know what I’ll...I’ll think about it.



    Jake: I need all of my kids to get along.



    Michele: Speaking of which, I’m gonna go see my big sister soon.



    Jake: Lindsay’s gonna need all of our support.



    Their phones chime about a second apart. Michele gets her phone off of the coffee table and Jake looks at his.



    Jake: What this? Party at the Corys.



    Michele picks up her phone.



    Michele: Is that what it says? Because I…



    Michele looks at her phone is able to read the text. She smiles with surprise, then quickly returns her look to regular.



    Michele: Cory’s dad is throwing a dinner party. I wonder what for.



    -------------------------------------------------



    Cory: Well I believe her when she said she was cool with me and Bridget.



    Elizabeth: You all turned a blind eye to what Bridget did. All that crap that she pulled isn’t lost on Michele.



    Cory: Why are you so determined to think the worst about Bridget? She’s not that kind of person anymore.



    Elizabeth: Because she’s not gonna change. She wanted you, and she got you, and she’ll probably do anything she needs to do to keep you.



    Suddenly, Cory and Elizabeth’s attentions are grabbed by someone at the living room doors.



    (Play this song
    on low as you read the following scene)


    Carl: My darling daughter.



    Elizabeth: Dad!



    Elizabeth runs up to Carl and hugs him, but after the embrace, she looks into his face, noticing a bit of a pale complexion.



    Elizabeth: You look tired, your face...no...no not again.



    Rachel enters and closes the double doors to the living room.



    Elizabeth: Mom please tell me this isn’t…



    Rachel: I think you two need to sit down. We have to talk to you.



    As the CAMERA PANS slowly away from the living room, showing the four of them through the glass doors, Rachel and Carl tell the children that Carl’s brain tumor has returned, and that it’s inoperable this time. Elizabeth covers her face and cries. Cory shakes his in disbelief. The four gather around and hug, with Carl in the middle.



    SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 201


  14. cnathanielrichardson
    For those of you who have been following, I hope that my first 199 episodes have been able to capture some the love, lives, laughs, and losses that Another World brought you for 35 years.



    And now, the 200th episode of my fanfic/blog,



    BACK TO ANOTHER WORLD



    Kelley Missal
    appears as Elizabeth Hutchins


    Carl reveals all to Rachel



    PART 1



    CORY MANSION



    Someone rings the doorbell and Cory
    walks to the door.


    Cory: Gosh why couldn’t my parents hire a maid?



    He is surprised to see Elizbaeth at the door.



    Cory: Lizzie?



    Elizabeth walks in with a bag.



    Cory: Don’t you have a key?



    Elizabeth: Well hello to you, too brother.



    Cory: You didn’t tell anybody you were coming home?



    Elizabeth: Dad called and asked me to. He’s throwing a dinner party.



    Cory: Really? He didn’t tell me about that. What’s his deal anyway?



    Elizabeth: What do you mean?



    Cory: Mom’s been worried about dad.



    Elizabeth: Where is mom anyway?



    --------------------------------------------------------------------



    ROOM



    Suddenly, Rachel
    appears and walks in.


    Rachel: Russ? Carl? What wishes are you two talking about?



    The two men stay silent.



    Rachel: Russ it’s been years since I’ve seen you.



    Russ: You’re still as beautiful as ever Rachel.



    Rachel: Why is my husband hooked up to these tubes?



    Russ: Maybe I...should leave you two alone. Carl, it’s time.



    Rachel: Time for what?



    Russ
    walks out and shuts the door.


    Carl: Darling.



    Rachel: It’s back isn’t it? The tumor’s back.



    Carl: Rachel…



    Rachel: When we were on our way to Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding reception, you mentioned that...we took care of Perry. Perry’s been dead for almost thirty years, but the problem is that we never raised Perry. You also left your laptop open, too. I saw something about a transfer, and then an empty bottle of pills. It all made sense to me.



    There’s an awkward silence, then Rachel kneels by Carl’s beside and pleads with him.



    Rachel: Carl please...please tell me what’s going on? Tell me that I’m wrong about what I’m thinking.



    Carl: About the tumor returning? No darling, unfortunately you’re correct. It’s back.



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






    ----------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Rachel gets up, turns toward the door, and momentarily covers her face with her hands, almost as if she’s lost her cool for a moment, but then re-gathers herself.



    Rachel: Not again.



    Carl: Yes Rachel. I have been diagnosed with glioblastoma.



    Rachel takes a deep breath.



    Rachel: That’s a very aggressive brain tumor.



    Carl: And it’s inoperable.



    Rachel: What about a second opinion? Russ should have encouraged you to get one.



    Carl: I saw the films. It’s there, and it’s growing more and more.



    Rachel: There’s gotta some type of treatment we can try. Maybe we can to Europe.



    Carl: Don’t you think I’ve tried that already? In St. Croix, where Evan, my son, was keeping me alive.



    Rachel: We thought you were dead. Your son robbed us. He robbed Cory and Elizabeth.



    Carl: He brought me back to you and our children.



    Rachel: So are you telling me it just came back out of nowhere?



    Carl: The doctors in St. Croix managed to shrink it, but it never truly went away.



    Rachel: Was it the...neurotoxin that Janice gave you? Was that the cause of it growing again?



    Carl: No that had nothing to do with it.



    Rachel: Carl you’re accepting this. You’re accepting imminent death. Well I’m not going to.



    Carl: We don’t have a choice. That’s why I’ve been...making things right...for all the terrible things that I’ve done.



    Rachel: Making things right? Does this have something to do with the transfer?



    CAMERA PAN ON CARL....SLOW FADE OUT



    ---------------------------------------------------------------



    PART 3



    Cass
    puts wood in the fireplace and joins Frankie on the couch. Frankie then snuggles in Cass’s arms, and they both look at the fire.


    Cass: Who thought we would need firewood this time of year?



    Frankie: The universe is definitely acting strangely.



    Cass: Is that what it told you?



    Frankie: Caaaass…



    Cass: Okay okay I promise not to make fun of your sixth sense.



    Frankie: Wouldn’t you agree with me though?



    Cass: Things have been a bit off. Lindsay’s situation.



    Frankie: And Carl. There’s something...weird about it.



    Cass: How so?



    Frankie: The way he was talking to us. It was like...he was saying that time is running out for him or something.



    Cass: Yeah I...caught that, too.



    Frankie: You know in a weird way Carl brought us together. I mean I...don’t condone anything he did to Kathleen, but you and I probably never would have met and fell in love.



    Cass: And had Charlie…



    Frankie: We have him to thank for the life we’ve got. Who’da thought he’d turn out to be my father.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------



    Carl: The transfer?



    Rachel: I saw it on your laptop. What was it about?



    Carl: I paid them off. Their final payment.



    Rachel: Paid off who? I don’t understand.



    Carl: Remember in 1996, when I went to Chicago?



    Rachel: Yes.



    Carl: Well I never went to Chicago. I went to Washington, D.C.



    Rachel: Why?



    Carl: I turned over evidence to the feds of the impropriety at Charter Elm. Mostly caused by Lucas when he was working for me. He made a lot of enemies. The evidence did not convict everyone. The ones that were left were threatening…



    Rachel: Oh my God, they were threatening Cory and Elizabeth? Were they in any danger?



    Carl: No. They were threatening Lucas’s grandson.



    Rachel: Grandson? Did Jenna have a child?



    Carl: No, but Lorna did.



    Rachel: Lorna? Felicia never mentioned a grandchild.



    Carl: Because she doesn’t know.



    Rachel: Carl you’re not making any sense right now. Why does this concern you? Why were you paying Lucas’s enemies off? Wait a minute. Is that who you were talking on the phone to yesterday?



    Carl: I told Lorna it was safe now. As soon as he entered the world, he was in danger. I had to protect him. I had to protect my son.



    Rachel: Your son? Oh my God. You and Lorna had a son?



    Carl: Devin Lucas Hutchins. I had Lorna put him into hiding before she came to Bay City the first time.



    Rachel: After all these years, you couldn’t trust me enough to tell me about him.



    Carl: It wasn’t a matter of trust my dear. If I told you, you would’ve been in danger. Of course I couldn’t do that to you, your children, or ours.



    Rachel sighs.



    Rachel: Is there anything else you want to tell me?



    Carl: I’m having a dinner party. That’s when I’m gonna to announce to all of our family and friends. I was going to tell you first.



    Rachel: People are gonna be devastated. Paulina, Vicky, Donna. You’ve had a positive impact on their lives.



    Rachel: I can’t believe this is happening again. We’re going to lose you all over again.



    Rachel sits on the bed next to Carl.



    Carl: You will have all of your family and friends to support you. Russ will be there, too.



    Rachel: After everything we went through to be together; after all the opposition.



    Carl: The pursuit.



    Rachel (chuckling): Yes...New York.



    Carl: I came after you…



    Rachel: Relentlessly.



    Carl: I had to be with you. You made me a better person. After everything I had done to you and Mackenzie, I’m still amazed that you fell in love with me.



    Rachel: That’s why Amanda was so against our marriage.



    Carl: I understood it.



    Rachel: Iris tried to kill you.



    Carl: But she failed to separate us.



    Rachel: But your brain tumor will...this time.



    Carl puts his hand on Rachel’s chest.



    Carl: Not even death will separate us. Our love will be there.



    Rachel: In my heart.



    Rachel leans on Carl’s lap.



    Carl: Our love will never die.



    CAMERA PAN AWAY SLOWLY FROM CARL AND RACHEL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 200


  15. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 211
    Christy makes an unexpected visit
    Written by:  C. Nathaniel Richardson
    Consultants:  ML Cooks and A. Washington Beeby
    --------------------------------
    PART 1
    AT THE CENTER…
    Toni and KC are sitting at a table.  KC sips her latte.
    KC:  You know I had a great date the other day.
    Toni:  With Eric Stenbeck?
    KC:  Yeah.
    Toni:  Oh…great.
    KC:  But?
    Toni:  Nothing.
    KC:  Is it because he’s James Stenbeck’s and Christy Carson’s son?  
    Toni:  His DNA is questionable but that doesn’t mean anything.
    KC:  It wasn’t his idea to crash Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding reception.  It was Christy’s.
    Toni:  I don’t care whose idea it was.  I just think you should take things slow because you don’t know him.
    KC:  We’ve been talking for a few weeks, of course I don’t know him yet.
    Toni:  Look I’mma keep it real.  There’s something about him that isn’t right, and I don’t want you to get hurt.
    KC:  Eric is cool, and I like him.  Nothing is gonna happen to me.
    Toni:  That’s what you say now.
    KC:  Come on Toni, have a little faith in me.
    Toni:  I’ve got plenty of that for you, but it’s Eric I don’t trust.
    Allen walks up.
    Allen:  I don’t either.
    KC:  Oh not you, too.
    Allen:  He’s up to no good, and your mother and I don’t want you to be collateral damage.  I’m not gon’ sit by and watch it happen.
    Toni:  Allen where are you going?
    -------------------------------------
    COFFEE SHOP…
    Allen walks in, and accosts Eric, who is wiping down a table.
    Allen:  Can I talk to you for a minute bruh?
    Eric:  I’m working.
    Allen:  Tell em you on break.
    Allen grabs Eric and escorts him to a corner of the shop.
    Eric:  What is this about?
    Allen:  It’s about you and KC.  I don’t think she should be seeing you.
    Eric:  Well isn’t that a choice that she has to make?
    Allen:  You got a smart ass mouth don’t you?  
    Allen gets directly in Eric’s face, as Eric is backed up against the wall.
    Allen:  I don’t know what you and your sociopathic, demented mother are up to, but I’ll be damned if KC gets dragged down with you.  If my daughter gets hurt, you gon deal with me, and trust me my man, that’s not something you want.
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    AT KIRKLAND’S SUITE…
    Charlie is changing purses in the common area as Kirkland walks out from their bedroom.
    Kirkland:  I made...reservations for us at Tops...tonight.
    Charlie:  What time?
    Kirkland:  Eight o’clock.
    Charlie:  Okay.
    Charlie focuses as she continues to take her things out of one purse and place them into another.
    Kirkland:  I’m looking forward to it.
    Charlie:  Yep.
    Charlie walks past Kirkland to the closet...
    Charlie:  Can’t find my pink lip gloss.
    Kirkland:  Babe did you hear anything that I said?
    Charlie:  Yeah.
    Kirkland:  Come on, you mean to tell me you’re still mad about what happened at the coffee shop?
    Charlie:  Dogs get mad Kirkland, unless you’re trying to call me a bitch.
    Charlie gets a shoe box out and sifts through it.
    Charlie:  Here it is.
    She walks back to her purse and puts the lip gloss in it.
    Kirkland:  Charlie can you stop for a minute and talk to me?
    Charlie:  What is it?  
    Kirkland:  I can’t believe you’re freezing me out because of Eric Stenbeck.
    Charlie:  That’s not it.
    Kirkland:  Then what is it?
    Charlie:  It’s you.  You won’t let it go.
    Kirkland:  You’re damned right I’m not gonna let it go.  He’s weird.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother.  He had nothing to do with crashing the wedding reception.  It was all Christy’s idea.
    Kirkland:  Is that what he told you?
    Charlie:  Eric is not as bad as you are making him out to be.  I don’t think he’s anything like his mother.
    Kirkland:  Unbelievable.  He’s got you snowed doesn’t he?
    Charlie:  We’re so not doing this.
    Kirkland:  You need to stay away from Eric.
    Charlie walks to the door.
    Charlie:  You need to let it go.  Eric is not like his mother.
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    CHRISTY’S SUITE
    Christy looks at her cell phone and an alert.
    Christy:  Two more days.
    CAMERA PAN ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UWc9ONfctY
     
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    PART 2
    Allen walks back to Toni and KC’s table and sits down.
    Toni:  What did you do?
    Allen:  Nothing a father wouldn’t do for his daughter.
    KC:  What did you say to him?
    Allen:  He’s shady, KC, and if it were up to me you’d be seeing somebody else.
    KC:  I’m glad you realize that because it’s not up to either of you.  I’m a grown woman.
    Toni:  Grown people make mistakes.
    KC:  You two need to let it go.  So what he and his mother crashed Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding?  It wasn’t even his idea!
    Toni:  Keep your voice down.
    KC:  No!  I’m gonna continue to see Eric whether you two like it or not.
    Allen:  You need to get out of it before you get too deep.  He’s gonna hurt you.  He’s got some kind of agenda.
    KC:  Y’all didn’t hear me did you?  I am going to date Eric, and that’s it!
    KC gets up and leaves.
    Toni:  Don’t walk away from me!
    Allen:  Let her go.  Maybe she’ll cool off and come to her senses.
    Toni:  Not happening.  She’s is more stubborn than a mule.  I don’t need this.  I gotta plan detail for the party at the Corys.
    Allen:  It’s like she’s driving ninety miles an hour and she doesn’t see the brick wall she’s gonna hit if she gets any deeper with him.
    Meanwhile, Eric is at the door of the coffee shop, secretly watching Toni and Allen.
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    AT STACEY’S…
    Lindsay and Charlie are sitting on the living room couch each with their legs folded, eating ice cream…
    Lindsay:  Oh cousin you sure know how to make a gal feel better.
    Charlie:  Nothing like a good ole pint of butter pecan.
    Lindsay:  Yummy.  I’m so happy you came.  You’ve really cheered me up.
    Charlie:  Yeah...right.
    Lindsay:  What’s wrong cuz?
    Charlie (sighing):  It’s Kirkland.
    Lindsay:  You seem down...you wanna talk about it?
    Charlie:  We’re fighting over Eric Stenbeck.
    Lindsay:  You mean the guy who came with Christy Carson to your wedding reception uninvited.
    Charlie:  I saw him arguing with his mother in the coffee shop the other day.  He insisted it wasn’t his idea, and the more I talk to him, the more I see that he’s not like Christy.  Kirkland doesn’t see it that way.
    Lindsay:  You probably gotta see it from his perspective.  I think he’s just trying to protect you.
    Charlie:  He’s overreacting.  
    Lindsay:  Given what Christy did to your parents I could actually understand it.
    Charlie:  But it doesn’t mean that Eric is gonna do the same thing.  You know what...this visit isn’t about me, it’s about you.  I’m sorry.  I’m supposed to be cheering you up and here I am talking about a disagreement with my husband.  
    Lindsay:  Don’t apologize.  This is helping me more than you’d ever know.  We’re family right?  You know what, let’s get outta here.  I can’t go back to work because I’m on leave, and I’m tired of being cooped up in this house.
    Charlie: Are you sure?
    Lindsay:  Yeah.  Let me take a quick shower and we’ll be on our way.  You know maybe you need to talk to your parents about Christy, and you’ll probably understand why Kirkland is so adamant about Eric.
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    Kirkland is set to leave the suite but he is distracted by a text on his phone from Scott Granger, Jr. from Genoa City.
    Scott:  hey sexy married guy.  hru
    Kirkland:  what’s up Scotty
    Scott:  hey i gotta tell u something.  u know the guy at the GCAC?
    Kirkland:  who?
    Scott:  the bartender you slept with.  i heard he’s HIV+.  U should get tested.  just thought id tell u.  ttyl.
    Kirkland is horrified.
    Kirkland:  No...no this can’t be happening.
    Suddenly, Kirkland hears a familiar voice.
    Voice:  Yes it can.
    Kirkland turns around and is shocked to see Ryan wearing a collared plaid shirt, blue jeans and boots.
    Kirkland:  Uncle Ryan?  Why am I seeing you right now?
    Ryan:  Because your lie is getting out of control.
    Kirkland:  What are you talking about?  Wait a minute, aren’t angels dressed in white?
    Ryan:  Not this time, and don’t try to change the subject.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared man.  I’m so scared.
    Ryan:  That text?
    Kirkland:  I only slept with the guy to get info on my father.  I wasn’t in love with him or anything.
    Ryan:  But you were in love with Scott Granger right?
    Kirkland:  Yeah I was.  Why are you bringing all this up?  I’m married to Charlie.
    Ryan:  And you haven’t even told her about your past.
    Kirkland:  I can’t do that.  I’d lose her forever.  
    Ryan:  You’re not giving her enough credit.  You’re not trusting in your love.
    Kirkland:  I’m scared Uncle Ryan.  The guy I slept with is HIV positive.  What if I....?
    Ryan:  There’s only one way to find out right?  You’re gonna have to go get tested.
    Kirkland:  What if I infected Charlie?  I could never live with myself.
    Ryan:  Did you use protection when you slept with that guy?
    Kirkland:  Yeah but condoms aren’t foolproof.  Sometimes they break.
    Ryan:  Kid..stop panicking.  Go get an HIV test.  
    Kirkland:  This day has come straight from hell, no pun intended.
    Ryan:  That’s because you’re lying to her.  When you tell the truth, you’re gonna feel much better.
    Kirkland:  Her parents are gonna kill me, especially Cass.
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    AT THE WINTHROPS

  16. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 199



    Rachel discovers Carl’s secret



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50




    CORY MANSION



    A fully dressed Carl
    buttons up the last button on his shirt, then he looks over at a sleeping Rachel covered in a blanket. He walks over to her, kisses her on her forehead, and leaves. Rachel, however, was not sleeping. She immediately opens her eyes and throws the covers off of her. Not only is Rachel not sleeping, she’s fully clothed. Rachel stands up and flashes back…


    (EPISODE 181)

    Rachel: I wonder how she got away from us.
    Carl: We were careful.
    Rachel: We left her only for a few minutes.
    Carl: It reminds me of when you and I took care of Perry. He was an adventurous lad. We had to watch him every single second. If we turned our backs, he would disappear.



    Rachel flashes back to the present. She notices Carl’s laptop open. She turns it on and sees the “transfer complete” notification. She then notices an empty container of pills in a wastebasket. She picks it up and notices that it was prescribed to Carl Hutchins.



    Rachel: I’m gonna find out what’s going with you Carl.



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    Later...AT A HOSPITAL OUTSIDE OF BAY CITY..



    In an exam room, Carl is connected to an IV talking on his cell phone.



    Carl: My darling daughter. I have never called Frankie that. How’s school? I was wondering if you could come home. I’m throwing a dinner party. A family gathering. Good. I’ll see ya then my dear.



    Russ
    walks in looking at his phone, which has Bay City General Hospital’s job site on it, but he presses a button, the screen goes black, and he puts it in his pocket.


    Carl: Dr. Russell Matthews. Anything interesting on your phone?



    Russ: I could have asked you the same thing.



    Carl: I was talking to my daughter Elizabeth. I’m having a dinner party, and you’re welcome to come.



    Russ: I don’t know if I…



    Carl: It wasn’t a request Russell. I’m gonna need you there. Everyone else is gonna be there. As soon as press send on my phone, everyone should have their invitation.



    Russ: Including Sharlene?



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    HUDSONS HOUSE



    Sharlene
    opens the door and Frankie walks in.


    Sharlene: Hey you.



    Frankie: Hi.



    They hug and Sharlene shuts the door.



    Sharlene: I haven’t talked to you in a while honey. How are you?



    Frankie: I dunno. I mean I should be fine right? My daughter’s a newlywed. Cass and I got back together, but for some reason all the pegs don’t quite fit.



    Sharlene: Is it Christy?



    Frankie: Surprisingly no, not this time.



    Sharlene: Wow you seem really bothered by this. I know what time it is for you.



    Frankie: Chamomile please.



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    AT THE BLAKE’S



    Felicia
    is sitting at her laptop desk in the living room staring at the wall, and Mitch walks in from the bedroom.


    Mitch: You barely slept honey.



    Felicia: Wow how can you tell?



    Mitch: Not only that, you’ve been sitting at that desk and your laptop’s not even open.



    Mitch walks over and massages her shoulders.



    Mitch: You made a hard decision, but you can’t let it eat you up. Your business choices have nothing to do with your friendship with Rachel. She’ll understand.



    Felicia: I didn’t want to hurt anyone. KBAY offered such a sweet deal. I couldn’t say no Mitch. They’re going to do a worldwide marketing campaign. That could lead to more movies and more book deals.



    Mitch: But…



    Felicia: I hated turning down Matt and Amanda. I remember when they were kids. I remember Mac, you know? Now they’re struggling to keep his company afloat.



    Mitch: Maybe it’s...time for them to move on.



    Felicia: What are you talking about? Mac built that company from the ground up.



    Mitch: I know, but all good things…



    Felicia: I can’t believe you would even say something like that. Rachel is one of my best friends. When she finds out what I’ve done, she’s gonna deeply hurt.



    Felicia gets up from the chair and walks away.



    Mitch: Listen why don’t we go to the Center for a while. Might make you feel a little better to get some fresh air.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



    CAR



    Rachel puts it in park.



    Rachel: A hospital? What’s Carl car doing here?



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







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    PART 2



    Sharlene and Frankie are sipping teas in Sharlene’s living room.



    Frankie: This might have been what I needed.



    Sharlene: I love chamomile tea. Calms my nerves. So what’s got you all worked up?



    Frankie: Cass, Charlie and I just came from the Corys.



    Sharlene: You saw Rachel?



    Frankie: Yes we...we went over the accounts of that night...that night of Josie’s shower.



    Sharlene: The night you were attacked by Fax Newman. It really is a miracle that you’re here. Sometimes I still can’t believe I went out with that man. All the while he was a cold blooded killer.



    Frankie: I’m kinda glad we...all got to hear it. It’s all out in the open; all on how I survived that night.



    Sharlene: You know Josie was very devastated about what happened. She loves you very much.



    Frankie: Charlie took it surprisingly well.



    Sharlene: It’s really the first time you’ve told her about it right?



    Frankie: Yeah but she asked an interesting question.



    Sharlene: About?



    Frankie: Where I’ve been all this time? I stayed away from Bay City for years.



    Sharlene: Well Cass decided to marry Lila. You stayed away because you wanted Charlie and Cass to be happy.



    Frankie: There are some things that I left out.



    Sharlene: Frankie are you in some kind of trouble?



    Frankie: No, nothing like that. I didn’t tell them that I planted that bogus story about Anne O’Donnell representing Newton Fairchild.



    Sharlene: Why did you do that? What are you hiding from your family?



    Frankie and Sharlene get alerts on their phones and they pick them up.



    Sharlene: This looks like an invite.



    Frankie: I got one, too.



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    AT THE CENTER



    Mitch and Felicia walk slowly arm in arm…



    Mitch: See they got the roof open. Smell that fresh spring air.



    Felicia: Yeah, you always had that knack.



    Mitch: For what?



    Felicia: For making me feel better. I can’t lie though. That was one of the toughest decision I've ever had to make.



    Mitch: And you don’t have to explain it to anyone. Not me, not Rachel, nobody. Business is business.



    Felicia: A part of me does hope she’ll understand.



    They stop walking and Mitch faces Felicia…



    Mitch: Stop worrying your pretty little head about it. I have a feeling everything’s gonna work out the way it’s supposed to.



    They kiss. Meanwhile, from a short distance, Christy
    watches them. Suddenly, their cell phones chime and they look at them.


    Felicia: I’m invited to a party.



    Mitch: So am I.



    Felicia: You got the same thing?



    Mitch: Carl is throwing a party at the Corys.



    -----------------------------------------------------



    Russ sighs.



    Carl: What’s going on?



    Russ: I um...saw the results of your last MRI.



    Carl: Let me guess, it’s growing.



    Russ: Yes...really fast.



    Carl: So how much...time do I have left?



    Russ: Have you gotten all of your affairs in order? For your children? Your wife?



    Carl: How much time...Russell? Months? Weeks? Days?



    Russ: I can’t narrow that down.



    Carl: We all know I’m dying of a brain tumor that’s growing every day.



    Russ: Carl I’m sorry. I really wish there was more we could do.



    Carl: I know what you can do for me. You and Rachel used to be pretty close.



    Russ: We were married.



    Carl: Look after her. Please. She’s gonna need your friendship after I’m gone.



    Russ nods his head in agreement.



    Russ: I’ve heard a lot about you Carl.



    Carl: I surmise that most of it is negative.



    Russ: Yes mostly, but that’s not what I’ve seen from you. You’re nothing what people said you are.



    Carl: Rachel changed my life. She made me a better person.



    Russ: Funny thing is that’s not the Rachel I used to know.



    Carl: She’s a devoted mother, friend and wife.



    Russ: I’m sure she told you the reason she and I got married.



    Carl: Jamie.



    Russ: I thought he was my son, but he turned out to be Steve Frame’s.



    Carl: Did you love her?



    Russ: I’m always gonna care about Rachel. I’ll...I’ll honor your wishes.



    Suddenly, Rachel appears and walks in.



    Rachel: Russ? Carl? What wishes are you two talking about?



    The two men stay silent.



    Rachel: Russ it’s been years since I’ve seen you.



    Russ: You’re still as beautiful as ever Rachel.



    Rachel: Why is my husband hooked up to these tubes?



    Russ: Maybe I...should leave you two alone. Carl, it’s time.



    Rachel: Time for what?



    Russ walks out and shuts the door.



    Carl: Darling.



    Rachel: It’s back isn’t it? The tumor’s back.



    FREEZE FRAME ON RACHEL...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG


  17. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 198



    Iris makes another move



    Written By: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50




    PART 1



    BAY CITY CENTER



    Felicia
    and her agent, Mason, sit at a table across from each other. Mason and Felicia both have laptops.


    Mason: I sent you the email from KBAY’s executive team.



    Felicia: Iris.



    Mason: Well did you see it?



    Felicia: Is it about the movie deal? I’m not taking it.



    Mason: Let’s see, how can I put this? You’d be stupid not to take it.



    Felicia: Iris is only out to hurt Cory Productions and I’m not going to participate in that.



    Mason: This isn’t about personal relationships Felicia.



    Felicia: Of course it is. Rachel is my friend. I would never hurt her or her children.



    Mason: KBAY is offering three times as much as Cory to produce your movies.



    Felicia: I’m not doing it.



    Mason: It’s a very lucrative offer.



    Felicia: Why would Iris overpay to produce these films?



    Mason: Who cares about the reasons why she’s doing it?



    Felicia: I do.



    Mason: Apparently you didn’t read the rest of the offer.



    Felicia: I did. The marketing part is something that Cory Productions is not offering.



    Mason: Bingo. KBAY is planning an aggressive, worldwide marketing campaign. Think of all the exposure you’re going to get.



    Felicia: And they only want ten percent of whatever monies that the movies bring in.



    Mason: Cory Productions isn’t offering that are they?



    Felicia: I’m going to go meet with them after this.



    Mason: If they can’t meet or exceed KBAY’s offer, then I would encourage you to strongly consider this. This deal could lead to other deals, with larger companies, which means...



    Felicia: I know I know.



    Mason: See, I knew you were a businesswoman. So you’ll consider KBAY’s offer?



    Felicia: I will call you later.



    Felicia leaves, and then Iris
    walks up to Mason as they both watch Felicia walk away.


    Iris: What did she say?



    Mason: She’s gonna consider it.



    Iris: I need her name on the dotted line.



    Mason: You offered her quite a bit. I can’t believe you’re going to front all worldwide marketing costs. I mean only ten percent of movie profits. What if you have losses?



    Iris: When you have Spaulding money, there is no such thing as losses.



    Mason: What is it that you want anyway? Why are you pushing so hard to get Felicia to do this deal?



    Iris: What I want isn’t any of your concern. You just get Felicia to sign the movie rights to KBAY, and everything else will take care of itself.



    --------------------------------------------------------------------------



    MEANWHILE….



    Cory
    sits at a table and Bridget meets him.


    Cory: Hey there.



    Cory kisses her and Bridget sits down across from him.



    Bridget: What’s up?



    Cory: Just wanted to see you before we went to the movies.



    Bridget: And do that thing that people do in the back?



    Cory smiles.



    Cory: Hmmm.



    Bridget: What time does it start?



    Cory: About an hour.



    Bridget: Well this’ll be a good getaway.



    Cory: Let me guess...your mom.



    Bridget: She kicked me out again. I’m back living with my grandparents.



    Cory: The cycle never ends.



    Bridget: My mom is crazy. She’s breaking up with dad because of what she did. How stupid is that?



    Cory: Wow. Both your sisters are right in the middle of that.



    Bridget: Lindsay and Michele.



    Cory: Michele came to my house earlier.



    Bridget: I figured that’s where she went.



    Cory: She said she was cool with us.



    Bridget: Us meaning you and me...a couple? Really?



    Cory: Yeah. I was just as surprised as you are.



    Bridget: There’s only one problem. I don’t believe it for one second.



    Cory: What do you mean?



    Bridget: Clearly she hasn’t been herself since she came back. She’s got it in for me.



    Cory: Do you think she’d hurt you in some way?



    Bridget: I don’t know. She cut herself on her arm with scissors at the hospital and blamed it on me.



    Cory: When? I didn’t see any cuts on her...she was wearing a long sleeved shirt.



    Bridget: She’s trying to turn everyone against me, and I’m not gonna let her get away with it.



    Cory: She went to see Marley.



    Bridget: She’s probably going to get a little history lesson. Wonder if it’ll do any good.



    -------------------------------------------------------



    AT THE MONTGOMERYS



    Donna
    walks in, sticks her key in her purse, and doesn’t close the door all the way. Marley lies on the couch on her back.


    Donna: Oh my you look like you’re about to pop. My grandson is ready to enter the world.



    Marley: I’m ready for him.



    Donna: Where’s Tyrone?



    Tyrone
    walks into the living room.


    Donna: Hey there. I see you’re taking good care of my daughter.



    Tyrone: Of course.



    Marley: I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever. One of those twenty four month elephant pregnancies.



    Donna: As long as you’re doing what the doctor says you should be fine.



    Marley: You know I’m glad you came over.



    Donna: I’m always up for a visit with any of my girls.



    Marley: This one in particular. I need your assistance. Both of you.



    Someone opens the front door, and it’s Michele
    with her sleeves rolled up.


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







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    PART 2



    CORY PRODUCTIONS.



    Amanda
    , Matt and Felicia are in Amanda’s office. Felicia has shown them KBAY’s offer.


    Amanda: Iris is turning up the heat isn’t she?



    Matt: I’m...I’m shocked.



    Amanda: It appears that she’s not even looking to recover any of the marketing costs.



    Matt: And we really can’t afford to do that.



    Felicia: Is there something you can do? Maybe do some maneuvering of the numbers?



    Amanda: Felicia we can lower our request for the profit percentage to twenty.



    Felicia: KBAY only wants ten percent.



    Amanda: And of course we’re gonna market on social media. It doesn’t cost much to do that.



    Felicia: What about the billboards, television stations, and digital radio stations that KBAY promises to do?



    Matt: We can get some more research done and find out when the top viewing times are.



    Amanda: And strategically purchase some prime time spots for the television side overseas.



    Felicia: What about the United States?



    Matt: Felicia please work with us. You know we’re a bit cash strapped.



    Felicia gets up and sighs.



    Amanda: Please. Your movie deal will bring in lots of revenue for us, and you.



    Felicia: I love you all, and Rachel dearly, but I have to make a business decision.



    Matt: You’re gonna...go with KBAY’s offer?



    Felicia: I’m sorry Matthew.



    Felicia leaves the office and Amanda turns to Matt.



    Matt: There’s got to be something we can do.



    Amanda: Iris has pulled out all the stops to get her to do this movie deal, and she knows that we need the revenue. Guess there’s only one thing left to do.



    Matt: No...no we’re not selling.



    Amanda: That’s not what I had in mind little brother.



    -------------------------------------------------------------------



    IRIS’S SUITE



    Iris is on her cell phone with a mystery person.



    Iris: You’re coming to Bay City soon? Wow. We’re gonna have to keep things very discreet. I am very close to getting Felicia to sign her movie rights to KBAY.



    -------------------------------------------------------------------



    OUTSIDE AMANDA’S OFFICE



    Felicia is on her cell phone with her agent Mason. She takes a deep breath, a bit conflicted over not choosing Cory Productions.



    Felicia: I’ve...decided to take KBAY’s offer.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------



    ROOM



    Joy
    makes a phone call.


    Joy: I’m giving you an update. She looks like she’s gonna have the baby any day now and I’ll know exactly when it happens. Someone almost caught me planting that camera. Please, don’t hurt Thomasina. I will do what you ask.



    Joy hangs up, opens her laptop, and sees



    Donna, Tyrone, Marley and Michele.



    ---------------------------------------------------------



    Donna, Tyrone, Marley and Michele are unaware of a camera outside the front window that Joy is watching them on.



    Michele: What is this? I’m leaving.



    Donna gets up and touches Michele’s left shoulder.



    Donna: I didn’t know you were coming.



    Michele: But you knew Aunt Marley called me.



    Marley: I promise you I...didn’t tell Donna you were coming.



    Donna: Look I’ll...I’ll go in the kitchen, not that I know my way around a kitchen.



    Marley: Thanks. Tyrone?



    Michele: No…Tyrone can stay.



    Donna leaves the living room and Michele sits across from Marley and Tyrone.



    Michele: They told you didn’t they?



    Marley: Told me what?



    Michele: What I did to the living room at home.



    Tyrone: What happened?



    Michele: Oh come on, don’t act like you don’t know.



    Marley: I...I talked to Victoria. She ransacked the living room at the McKinnons, and threw Bridget’s picture frame.



    Tyrone looks at Michele as if he’s reliving the past.



    Tyrone: It’s happening again. It’s you and Vicky all over again baby.



    Marley: Even without you doing that, I wanted to talk to you.



    Michele: About Bridget?



    Marley: No. About you. I’ve been where you are.



    Michele: I don’t know why everyone is so worried. I’m fine.



    Tyrone: Marley was saying those same things. She came back to Bay City and was very angry with Vicky.



    Michele: I heard the stories Tyrone.



    Marley: And we don’t want you to go through the same thing. I regret what I did to your mother. I was fortunate that she and Jake forgave me, and that Tyrone stood by me when everyone was against me.



    Tyrone: Marley got the help she needed and she’s better now.



    Michele: Oh my God! Did grandma Donna put you up to this?



    Marley: No honey. I just know what it’s like to be angry at your sister, and to want to hurt her like she hurt you. I understand the root of your anger, but please...don’t do what I did. I hurt a lot of people.



    Tyrone: Marley’s right. Maybe you can talk to your brother about it.



    Marley: Or at the very least he can recommend someone.



    Michele: You all act like I’m crazy.



    Marley: That’s what Etta Mae called me after I locked Vicky in the Love Mansion basement. Tyrone: Vicky almost died.



    Marley: Please Michele...if you’re angry at Bridget…



    Michele: I’m not angry at Bridget! Why does everyone think that I’m angry at my own sister?



    Marley: Through everything I was doing to your mother, deep down I loved her, and I know you love your sister.



    Michele: I am not going to hurt Bridget.



    Marley: Wait, what’s that cut on your arm?



    Michele: Oh I...I was trying to cut a thread off my shirt and I cut myself instead.



    Tyrone: I don’t want Marley worrying about you.



    Michele gets up and rubs her aunt’s thigh, and softens her tone.



    Michele: And she doesn’t have to. Aunt Marley I promise you. I’m not going to do anything to Bridget.



    Marley: I don’t want you to end up like I did. What I did to your mother was a big mistake. I just don’t want you to do the same thing.



    Michele: And I’m not. You just worry about little Roman okay. I gotta go.



    Marley: I love you. I love all of you. We need to be a tight family.



    Michele: I love you, too.



    Michele leaves, and Donna walks back into the living room. Tyrone gets up and takes Donna into a private corner.



    Tyrone: Is there anything you can do? It’s not good for Marley to worry about her nieces.



    Donna: I know, and we can’t let her know what’s going on.



    Tyrone: Well I’m glad that Michele promised her that she wouldn’t hurt Bridget.



    Donna: I heard it through the door.



    Tyrone: You were eavesdropping?



    Donna: Michele's lying. I'm wondering when the other shoe is gonna drop.



    Tyrone: Are you serious?



    Donna: I’m not a doctor, but Michele’s behavior; her state of mind; it reminds me so much of Marley after the fire. I’m afraid of what she’s gonna do.



    --------------------------



    Outside, Michele keeps thinking about Marley saying that she knows that Michele loves her sister, and it echoes in her mind. She covers her ears and grunts her teeth, as if to not hear Marley saying it over and over again.



    FREEZE FRAME ON MICHELE...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 198
  18. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 197



    Grant gets an eyeful



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50



    Part 1



    GRANT’S HOUSE



    Grant
    grins over what he finds on the jump drive that Christy gave him. Christy is there.


    Grant: You should call first.



    Christy: I still have a key.



    Grant: Don’t you have a hotel room downtown?



    Christy: You’re so mean. I came to get the rest of my things.



    Grant: What you gave me...is better than gold.



    Christy: I kept my word didn’t I?



    Grant: Yes you did. I’m impressed.



    Christy: No you’re not. You’re surprised.



    Grant: Okay you got me. I’m surprised.



    Christy: I told you I’d help you get Paulina. You’re at the lake Mister Ed, all you have to do now is take a sip.



    Grant: Oh, I’m going to drink gallons of that water. Jack’s gonna be the one getting all wet.



    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



    PAULINA’S HOUSE



    Paulina
    and Jack are at the front door, gazing at each other, hand in hand.


    Jack: Are you...sure about this? This is where you and your husband...lived.



    Paulina: Jack...shut up, take me inside, and make love to me.



    They both smile at each other and kiss.



    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Cass
    , Frankie, Charlie, Rachel, and Matt are in the living room.


    Charlie: You went through a horrible ordeal mom.



    Frankie: But I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere.



    Charlie: We went through all the reasons why you stayed away.



    Cass: Yes we did, and we’re still together.



    Matt: Everything worked out as well as we could have hoped.



    Rachel: I’m gonna go...check on my husband.



    Charlie: And...I’m gonna head to the hospital.



    Frankie: Honey? You’re okay with...why I stayed away.



    Charlie: Mom...



    Frankie: I was protecting you and your father, and you were happy with Lila. She...provided a stable home for you. I didn’t want to rock that boat.



    Charlie: Mom! You don’t have to explain. I’m fine with it.



    Charlie and Frankie hug.



    Frankie: I love you sweetheart.



    Charlie: I love you, too.



    ----------------------------------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Outside the living room double doors, Carl
    looks at the alert on his cell phone which reads: TRANSFER COMPLETE. Then he makes a phone call.


    Carl: It’s me. It’s finally over. It’s safe now.



    Carl turns around and sees Rachel.



    Rachel: Who was that? Who were you talking to?



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







    -----------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    AT THE CENTER



    Christy enters and sees Eric
    (whose back is turned to Christy) looking at a taped version of Grant’s press conference on television.


    Grant (on TV): I am in full support of equality, and



    l condemn any business in Bay City that uses religious freedom to discriminate against gays and lesbians.



    Christy notices Eric’s intent look at Grant’s statement, then approaches her son.



    Christy: Hi honey.



    Eric (a bit startled): Mom.



    Christy: You don’t have your smock on.



    Eric: I’m getting off in a few minutes.



    Christy: Oh. Why don’t we umm...go do something.



    Eric goes a table and wipes it down.



    Eric: What are we gonna do mom? Go shopping?



    Christy: Don’t be like that. I just want to spend time with my son. Is that so wrong?



    Eric: It’s wrong what you did to Kirkland and Charlie.



    Charlie walks in and sees Eric and Christy.



    Christy: I thought we were past this.



    Eric: Everybody looks at me like I got some kind of disease. Allen Love told his daughter to stay away from me because of what you decided we should do.



    Christy: Honey I didn’t mean for any of that to happen. I just…



    Eric: Wanted to push your own agenda. Whatever it is you’re trying to do, I don’t want any part of it.



    Felicia
    comes in and joins Charlie.


    Felicia: Charlie honey. I saw you through the door. How’s everything?



    Charlie: Whatcha doin’ down here?



    Felicia: I’m meeting my agent in a few.



    Charlie: I was gonna get a latte and head to the hospital.



    Felicia: Cass told me about Lindsay. I hope everything’s okay.



    Charlie: Lindsay’s gonna live, but I wonder how she’s gonna deal with not being able to have children.



    Felicia notices Christy and Eric.



    Felicia: Some women don’t deserve to have children. The universe can be so unfair.



    Meanwhile, Eric and Christy continue.



    Christy: I don’t know what else you want me to do.



    Eric: I want you to leave. I gotta go punch out.



    Eric walks past the counter to the back.



    Christy: Eric we’re not finished. I am your mother and I love you. Don’t forget that.



    Christy walks away, sees Felicia, and rolls her eyes. Felicia stops Christy.



    Charlie: I’m gonna...get my lattes.



    Felicia: Your shenanigans have alienated your own son. You should do us all a favor and leave Bay City.



    Christy: You know what Felicia you’re becoming a reeeeeal problem.



    Felicia: Is that a veiled threat? I’m not afraid of you Christy. As long as I draw breath, I’m not gonna let you hurt anyone I care about.



    Christy: Are you talking about Cass and Mary Frances?



    Felicia: If you come after them, or anyone else I love, you will answer to me.



    Felicia leaves...and Christy watches.



    Christy: Time to get Felicia out of the way.



    Christy then leaves. Meanwhile, Charlie grabs her latte and notices Eric, who is bothered by the confrontation he just had with Christy. Eric turns around, and sees Charlie looking at him. Charlie leaves quickly.



    ---------------------------------------------------------



    AT PAULINA’S HOUSE



    Jack and Paulina lie on the couch, underneath a blanket, with no clothes on, after having made love.



    Paulina: Couldn’t you have waited a few more minutes to get me upstairs?



    Jack: I couldn’t wait any longer.



    Paulina: Well I could’ve looked at it one of two ways.



    Jack: And what’s that?



    Paulina: It’s been...a lonnnng time for me.



    Jack: Not quite as long for me, but it’s been long enough.



    Paulina: And I loved it.



    Jack: What part? The boat size, or the motion?



    Paulina (laughing): Definitely that, and the spontaneity of it all. Who needs a bed for round two?



    Jack: Round two?



    Paulina: Yeah.



    Meanwhile, Grant approaches Paulina’s door, flashes back to what he saw on the jump drive, and smiles.



    Grant: Beginning of the end.



    Grant’s elation turns to horror when he looks inside and sees Jack and Paulina making love.



    ---------------------------------------------------------



    Rachel: Carl I asked you a question.



    Carl: Darling you worry too much.



    Rachel: We’ve been through this a hundred times before. I know when you’re up to something.



    Carl: I was calling Elizabeth. Checking on her.



    Rachel: Calling our daughter? She’s a texter.



    Carl: Elizabeth and I have a special kind of relationship.



    Rachel: Don’t I know it.



    Carl: Well I’m gonna head upstairs.



    Rachel: I’m gonna see Cass and Frankie.



    Carl: What about Charlie?



    Rachel: She went to the hospital to see her cousin.



    Carl: Well I’m gonna go upstairs.



    Carl pecks Rachel on her forehead and leaves.



    Rachel: Something’s definitely wrong.



    ----------------------------------------------------------



    UPSTAIRS...Carl goes into his and Rachel’s bedroom, opens his laptop, and looks at a confirmation of his “transfer complete” transaction. He suddenly gets a sharp headache. He goes to the drawer, grabs and his pain medication, shakes out three pills, and swallows them.



    FREEZE FRAME ON CARL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 197



    ------------------------------------------




  19. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 196



    Carl makes another secret move.



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50




    CORY MANSION



    Outside the front door, Frankie
    rings the doorbell as she waits with Cass and Charlie.


    Frankie: I wonder what Carl wanted.



    Cass: Maybe he wants to get to know his daughter.



    Charlie: And his granddaughter.



    Frankie: I’ve been bad. I haven’t even reached out to him since he got back.



    Cass: Maybe this is the perfect opportunity for you to bond.



    Matt
    opens the door, and Frankie hugs him.


    Matt: Wow...what was that for?



    Frankie: I never thanked you did I?



    Matt: For what?



    Frankie: I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you.



    Carl
    and Rachel walk up to them.


    Carl: Thank God.



    -------------------------------------------------



    BAY CITY CENTER



    Reporters gather and set near their chairs while Grant
    is near the podium. He is signaled by Christy. They slink off into a secluded corner.


    Grant (whispering): What the hell is wrong with you? We can’t be seen together!



    Christy: Is that any way to treat the lady who’s gonna get your lady for you?



    Grant: I have a press conference shortly. What is it?



    Christy: This is everything.



    Grant: Everything?



    Christy: Everything you’re going to need to get Jack away from Paulina.



    Christy gives him a jump drive.



    Christy: I had all the evidence moved to this.



    Grant: Hmm. How do I know this is what I’m looking for?



    Christy: Well you’ll need to look at it won’t you? Hurry, you’ve got a press conference coming up.



    Christy sneaks away unseen by anyone.



    -----------------------------------------



    POLICE STATION



    Paulina
    walks into Jack’s office.


    Jack: Hi. Sorry. I didn’t mean to keep you waiting. Just making all the detail was in place for Grant’s press conference at the Center.



    Paulina: Right.



    Paulina sighs nervously.



    Paulina: So...what did you want to see me about? Could it have something to do with our kiss?



    Jack closes the door and pulls Paulina into a kiss.



    Jack: Now...what was that you asked me?



    They continue to kiss, then Paulina stops him.



    Jack: Hey. Is everything okay?



    Paulina has a flashback while looking at Jack’s face.



    (EPISODE 195)



    Jake: Listen, just be careful okay. He’s going through a rough patch with his wife. Believe me, I know what those are.



    Paulina: I’m going to help him through that.



    Jake: I don’t think you’re considering the possibility that Jack could go back to Carly. You need to be ready for that.



    Paulina flashes back to the present.



    Paulina: We can’t do this. This isn’t right.



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







    ------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Grant is back at home, and he plugs in the contents of the jump drive that Christy gave him at the Center...and grins with pleasure...with Christy in the background.



    Grant: Gotcha Jack.



    Christy: What’s your next move?



    Grant: You first.



    Christy: Well you know I can’t do that. You’ll have to wait just like everybody else.



    Grant: Just know that whatever Jack and Paulina think they have, it’s going to be over.



    --------------------------------------------------------



    Jack: What do you mean?



    Paulina: I’ve been doing some thinking. You’re still married to Carly.



    Jack: On paper.



    Paulina: And you two have a long history together.



    Jack: So do we.



    Paulina: And you have two daughters. I can’t come between everything you have with Carly.



    Jack: This is a competition?



    Paulina: You still love her don’t you?



    Jack: A part of me is always gonna love Carly.



    Paulina: Is the same part thinking about going back to her?



    Jack: Where am I?



    Paulina: Here.



    Jack: Yes...with you. That’s who I wanna be with...you.



    Paulina smiles.



    Jack: Carly is the mother of my children, but you are the woman I...I love.



    Paulina: Jack? Did you just say…?



    Jack: Paulina Cory Carlino, I love you.



    They kiss.



    ----------------------------------------------------------



    AT THE CORYS…



    Cass, Frankie, Charlie, Carl, Rachel and Matt are gathered in the living room.



    Carl: Thank you for coming Frankie. Glad you’re here, too Cass. Charlie, my beautiful granddaughter.



    Frankie sighs nervously.



    Frankie: I’m glad you called, but I can’t help but wondering what this might be about.



    Cass: After all this time, you called Frankie to come over.



    Carl: I owe you an apology. I owe you both...an apology.



    Frankie: I don’t understand.



    Carl: I caused a lot of pain in your lives in the past...with what I did to Kathleen McKinnon.



    Frankie: Especially the first time we met.



    Carl: I threatened Cass’s life.



    Cass: Well Carl I can speak for Frankie and myself on that. We forgive you.



    Carl: You just never know when...when you're time is. So you want to spend as much time as possible with the people you love. However, there’s something else. I wasn’t here for you when that stalker tried to kill you.



    Matt: We’ll leave you three alone.



    Rachel: I have some errands to run.



    Frankie: No please. Stay...both of you, especially you Matt, and you, too Rachel. I wouldn’t have been able to reunite with Cass.



    Frankie clenches Cass’s right hand.



    Frankie: I wouldn’t have been able to see Charlie get married. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you.



    Matt: Frankie you don’t have to…



    Frankie: Yes, Matt, I do. I never thanked you and Rachel...for saving my life.



    Rachel: Dr. Wu saved your life. He gave you a life saving injection.



    Matt: He came from Salem. I called him right before mom and I walked the grounds.



    Rachel: I heard you screaming.



    Matt: We both did, but I didn’t want mom in danger, so I told her it was our old dog Adelaide.



    Rachel: We had to let everything play out.



    Matt: As we walked toward the ice house I knew the stalker was near when we heard him slam the door.



    Frankie then begins to recall the events of that horrific night.



    Frankie: I confronted him, and ripped his mask off. I couldn’t believe it was him. Then...I begged him not to kill me.



    After Fax tried to kill me, I was only able to carve part of an F in the rock. After I hunched over, I felt an injection, but I.... I couldn’t move, but I was alive. I couldn’t say anything, I couldn’t do anything.



    Matt: The drug that Dr. Wu gave you gives you the appearance that you were dead.



    Rachel: It also slowed down your pulse.



    Cass starts to rub Frankie back in support.



    Cass: I was frantic. I knew you were in danger. I had no idea what to do.



    Frankie: I’m so sorry Cass that I put you through that.



    Cass: You didn’t do anything wrong honey.



    Frankie: I heard you in the morgue when you were holding me. You told Felicia that you wanted to take me home. She and John talked you out of it, but I heard everything you said. Cass: Rachel, if you knew Frankie was alive, then why didn’t you tell us?



    Charlie: Dad was devastated. I was, too. Why didn’t you say anything?



    Rachel: Charlie, honey, If Fax had found out that your mother was still alive, he probably would have come after her or your father, or even you.



    Matt: We couldn’t take that risk.



    Rachel: Shortly after that, he was captured.



    Cass: But Frankie you didn’t come back.



    Matt: Fax Newman came from a very rich and powerful family.



    Rachel: And a corrupt onee. We didn’t want to risk them doing anything to you because of their son.



    Charlie: But you did come back...as Anne O’Donnell.



    Matt: His family died before 1999, and it was safe for Frankie to come back.



    Carl: And I’m very happy about that.



    Carl gets an alert on his cell phone.



    Carl: I’ll be right back. I have to take this.



    -------------------------------------------------



    OUTSIDE THE LIVING ROOM



    Carl leaves through the glass double doors and looks at the alert on his cell phone which reads: TRANSFER COMPLETE. Then he makes a phone call.



    Carl: It’s me. It’s finally over. It’s safe now.



    FREEZE FRAME ON CARL...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 196


  20. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 195



    Grant surprises Kirkland



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50




    AT THE HOSPITAL



    Gregory
    and Stacey hold vigil while Lindsay sleeps. They both are looking at her proudly.


    Gregory: She looks so beautiful when she sleeps.



    Stacey: Just like she’s always been since she was a baby. Boy she used to scream her little head off. She was a demanding little girl, and I had to curb some of that, but I loved giving her everything she ever needed. She’s gonna need you Gregory. She’s gonna need both of us to get her through this.



    Gregory: I will do whatever I can. Lindsay’s in good hands.



    Stacey: I wonder how she’s gonna deal with the fact she can’t have children.



    Gregory: I’m glad you talked her into having the surgery.



    Stacey: She would have been at a great risk for ovarian cancer. Those polyps could have killed her. Thank God I managed to convince her that she still has a lot of life left.



    Lindsay opens her eyes slowly.



    Lindsay: Mom.



    Stacey: Honey hi.



    Gregory: Hey babe. How you feelin’?



    Lindsay: Like I’ve been punched in the gut really hard.



    Stacey: That’s to be expected after the surgery.



    Lindsay: Thank you for staying.



    Gregory: Why wouldn’t we?



    Stacey: We love you.



    Lindsay: Where’s Jake?



    Stacey: He’s gonna be along shortly.



    -------------------------------------------



    BAY CITY CENTER



    Jake
    and Paulina are sitting at a table, and Paulina has placed her hand on Jake’s.


    Jake: Appreciate that.



    Paulina: We haven’t always had the most savory relationship you know.



    Jake: I wouldn’t call you shooting me a nurturing building block.



    Paulina: But you blackmailed me so you can get a cut of my inheritance.



    Jake: Oh come on. You’re still holding that against me?



    Paulina: All you could think about was Marley, and you ended up marrying her sister.



    Jake: And you married Joe Carlino, the anti me.



    They both laugh.



    Paulina: And because of Vicky you have two wonderful daughters.



    Jake: And you got a good son. Hey I saw you and Jack Snyder at Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding. How’s that going?



    Paulina: I...couldn’t really tell you. I don’t know. I haven’t gotten any phone calls or texts from him since that night.



    Jake: Have you called him?



    Paulina: Yes. I’m gonna go down to the station. Maybe it’s because Carly showed up.



    Jake: His wife?



    Paulina: Yeah, and suddenly I don’t hear anything from him.



    Jake: From what I hear they have a lot of history, and two daughters.



    Paulina: What was I thinking? Maybe I really have no chance. How can I compete with what he and Carly have?



    Jake: You really don’t have any control over how Jack feels about you.



    Paulina: I came on a little strong after the wedding.



    Jake: You? Naaaah.



    Paulina: We kissed.



    Jake: Wow that...that is strong. Come on Paulina he’s still married.



    Paulina: I know that, but I can’t stand to watch Carly keep jerking him around.



    Jake: Carly will only do what Jack allows.



    Paulina: Do you know how long it has taken me to move from Joe’s death?



    Jake: That’s understandable. He was your husband and you share a child.



    Paulina: I always felt like I would be betraying him if I fell in love with another man.



    Jake: Paulina no...please tell me you’re not in love with Jack.



    --------------------------------------------



    POLICE STATION



    Jack
    is in his office when Toni walks in.


    Toni: Did you get my email?



    Jack: About the police detail at the Center?



    Toni: Yep that one. It’s all set.



    Jack: Grant’s press conference.



    --------------------------------------------



    GRANT’S HOUSE



    Grant
    hums while tying his tie, while his publicist talks to him.


    Grant: I’m going to be officially accepting the seat as Bay City’s representative for the State of Illinois.



    Publicist: Maybe it’s good you didn’t win the mayoral election. We’ve gotta get you ready to answer some questions.



    Grant: Oh it’s nothing I probably haven’t heard before. Jobs, the economy, crime prevention.



    Publicist: Yes all those, and the religious freedom law.



    Grant: I’ve seen that all on the news. I’m ready for that, and all those questions.



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







    -------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Paulina: You can’t help who you fall in love with.



    Jake: However true that is, you need to protect yourself against falling for Jack Snyder.



    Paulina: Is it because he’s married to Carly?



    Jake: You’re not only competing against Carly, but the history they have.



    Paulina: Jack and I have history, too, way before Carly ever entered the picture...way before I ever came to Bay City, and Carly doesn’t seem like she wants to work things out.



    Jake: And you’re gonna be there to pick up the pieces? You’re setting yourself up for a fall.



    Paulina: Like I did with you all those years ago?



    Jake: That was different.



    Paulina: You were in love with Marley, among other things.



    Jake: And you weren’t in love with Grant.



    Paulina: Jack is not going to hurt me like you and Grant did.



    Jake: Listen, just be careful okay. He’s going through a rough patch with his wife. Believe me, I know what those are.



    Paulina: I’m going to help him through that.



    Jake: I don’t think you’re considering the possibility that Jack could go back to Carly. You need to be ready for that.



    ---------------------------------------------------------------------



    Toni: Another one.



    Jack: Yeah unfortunately.



    Toni: He gets his Senate seat back but he continues to get away with crimes.



    Jack: He is a slippery one.



    Toni: I’m gonna make sure everything is set up. I’ll be in my office.



    Jack sifts through papers on his desk and suddenly has a flashback…



    (EPISODE 183)



    Jack: You heard the lady.



    Grant: I was having a conversation with Paulina.



    Jack: She doesn’t need you in her life, neither does Dante.



    Grant: And that’s because you’re the alternative?



    Jack: I’m not gonna let you hurt her again.



    Grant: Just like you’re doing to your wife.



    Then he has another flashback when Carly approaches Jack at an Oakdale Hospital when Carly tells him that she is pregnant with their second child...and then he has another flashback.



    (EPISODE 185)



    Jack: Ladies! This isn’t getting us anywhere. Paulina let me talk to Carly alone please.



    Carly: Oh no need for that. I had to see for myself how close you two have gotten, and I’ve seen enough. When I get back to Oakdale, I’m gonna call Jessica Griffin and file for divorce. This marriage is over! Happy homewrecking Paulina. You can marry Jack since it looks like you caught the bouquet.



    Paulina: Bitch!



    Carly walks off. Jack calls for her and begins to go after her, but Paulina stops him.



    Paulina: Jack wait. Don’t go.



    Jack: I gotta talk to her.



    Paulina: She’s made up her mind. Don’t chase after someone who doesn’t want to be with you. Stay with someone who does. I love you Jack.



    Paulina pulls Jack into a passionate kiss.



    Jack flashes back to the present then makes a phone call.



    Jack: Paulina, can you come to the station? We have to talk.



    ---------------------------------------



    Grant and his publicist continue to commiserate in preparation for his press conference in Bay City Center. Grant has his back to the door as Kirkland
    walks in.


    Publicist: Well you know they’re gonna ask you about your views on this religious freedom law and how it might be used to discriminate against gays and lesbians.



    Grant: I will be sure to express my views about that.



    Kirkland: Dad.



    Grant and his publicist are startled a bit by Kirkland’s presence.



    Grant: Son. Hi.



    Kirkland: I’m anxious to know what those views are.



    Grant (signaling to his publicist): Umm can you give us some privacy please? Thanks.



    Kirkland watches the publicist leave and he turns to Grant.



    Kirkland: So?



    Grant: So what? You wanna know how I feel about the new laws being passed regarding religious freedom?



    Kirkland: Let me guess you’re all for it.



    Grant: I think your concern is bigger than that. You’re really wondering how I feel about how businesses in some states are going to use this law to discriminate.



    Kirkland: And you wonder why people won’t come out of the closet.



    Grant: Are we talking about other gays...or you?



    Kirkland: Of course I’m not talking about me, but this is another thing that’s gonna keep people closeted.



    Grant: Well...son...you’re right, I am for religious freedom. That’s one of the foundations that this country was built on.



    Kirkland: Like I thought.



    Grant: But I don’t support discrimination of any kind. I will not support any business in Bay City, or any city, that uses this religious freedom law as some type of permission to not serve gays and lesbians. Everyone is entitled to the same rights, no matter what their orientation is.



    Kirkland is stunned by Grant’s admission.



    Kirkland: You...surprise me sometimes.



    Grant: Kirkland, did you really think that I would support a law that encourages discrimination? I can’t believe you!



    Kirkland: I guess I...didn’t have enough faith in you.



    Grant: No you didn’t, and for the record, I still think you need to tell your wife about your past. I don’t support you keeping your secret from her.



    ---------------------------------------------



    AT THE HOSPITAL...



    Charlie
    , Cass and Frankie walk into Lindsay’s room with flowers, where Stacey and Gregory hold vigil.


    Charlie: These are from Kirkland and me.



    Lindsay: Thank you. Where did he go?



    Charlie: He went to see his dad. I think Grant’s gonna have a press conference soon.



    Cass: We don’t need another one of those.



    Gregory: My mom witnessed a shooting.



    Stacey: Well, we’re gonna think happy things now. Positive things.



    Frankie: We’re all here for you Lindsay, whatever you need.



    Lindsay gives a tight smile.



    Lindsay: Yeah thanks.



    Cass: Well...uh we’re gonna head to the Corys.



    Stacey: Oh. Gonna go see Rachel?



    Frankie: No, Carl called and asked to meet with me. I’ll be honest I got a bit of a weird feeling about it.



    Cass, Frankie and Charlie walk over to Lindsay. Cass kisses her on her forehead, and Frankie and Charlie follow up with hugs.



    Cass: We’ll see ya kid.



    Charlie: Love you.



    As Cass, Frankie and Charlie leave, Jake walks in. They all greet each other.



    Jake: Hey. How’s my kid?



    Lindsay: I’m kinda tired.



    Jake: Yeah you just had surgery.



    Stacey: Get some rest honey. Jake can I talk to you for a minute outside?



    -------------------------------------------



    OUTSIDE OF LINDSAY’S ROOM



    Jake: How is she?



    Stacey: I’m...concerned about her.



    Jake: What did John say?



    Stacey: They had to do an emergency full hysterectomy.



    Jake: Well that’s good right? The polyps have no chance to turn malignant.



    Stacey: Right.



    Jake: So what’s the...my God...she can’t have kids. Marley went through the same thing twenty five years ago, but she got pregnant.



    Stacey: This is altogether different than Marley’s situation was, and she’s taking it harder than she’s shows. I’m worried about her Jake. This could send our daughter into depression, and she’s gonna need both of us, and...I’m gonna need you, too. I’m really really worried about her.



    Jake: I’m gonna be here for Lindsay...and for you.



    FREEZE FRAME ON JAKE...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 195


  21. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 194



    Jake confides in an old friend



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50




    AT THE MCKINNONS



    Vicky
    opens the door and sees Steven.


    Vicky: Hey honey come on in.



    Steven: I see you got everything cleaned up.



    Vicky: Yeah.



    Steven: Why are all these suitcases here?



    Vicky: Because Donna is coming to get Bridget.



    Steven: Mom not again.



    Vicky: Bridget is going to go live with your grandparents at the Love Mansion.



    Steven: Did you kick her out?



    Vicky turns around.



    Steven: What’s going on around here? First Jake and now Bridget?



    Vicky: Bridget tried to hurt Michele, and I’m not gonna give her another chance.



    Bridget
    appears at the top of the stairs.


    Steven: Where’s Michele?



    Vicky: She went out.



    Steven: Can you tell me where?



    Bridget: Come on mom is it that hard to figure out? She went to see Cory.



    ----------------------------------------------



    CORY MANSION



    Cory
    and Michele are in the living room.


    Cory: It’s...good to see you. Are you okay?



    Michele: I’m fine. Never better.



    Cory: Good.



    Michele: How’s...everything here?



    Cory: Everything’s good.



    Michele: How’s your relationship with my sister?



    Cory: Michele...we...I’ve been meaning to tell you.



    Michele: When were you gonna tell me Cory?



    Cory: I didn’t know what I was gonna say I....



    Michele: You could’ve moved on with anyone else, but with my sister?



    Cory: We didn’t mean for it to happen. We thought you were dead.



    Michele: I wonder how she did it.



    Cory: She didn’t do anything. She missed you Michele. It took her a long time to forgive herself for what she had done.



    Michele: And you, being you, helped her through it, right?



    Cory: If you’re expecting an apology, you’re not gonna get one. I like Bridget a lot, and I wanna be with her.



    Michele: And I don’t plan on standing in your way.



    Cory: What?



    Michele: You heard right. If you wanna be my sister’s boyfriend, go right ahead. I’m cool with it.



    ---------------------------------------------



    CAR



    Michael
    is driving with Donna.


    Donna: We’ve gotta talk Victoria out of this. Sending Bridget to live with us is not the answer.



    Michael: I don’t agree.



    Donna: How could you not Michael?



    Michael: Maybe it’s best for now.



    Donna: The only thing that’s best is that Bridget and Michele mend their fences and for Victoria to let Jake come home so they can work things out.



    Michael: I guess you didn’t see what happened at the hospital.



    Donna: After everything Bridget did before, I wonder if she really did attack Michele.



    Michael: And after that you don’t think it’s best for them to be separated? What are you on?



    Donna: They need to be a cohesive family unit, and they can’t be that when Jake and Bridget aren’t living there.



    Michael: It’s not our place to dictate our daughter’s marriage.



    Donna: You know how Victoria is. She just needs some...convincing. She loves Jake. She’s always loved Jake.



    ----------------------------------------------



    BAY CITY CENTER



    Jake
    sits at a table and has a flashback.


    (Episode 180 at Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding)



    Jake: Vicky I’m not doing this here.



    Vicky: Doing what? I just asked you to dance.



    Jake: I still don’t trust you. I don’t know if I ever will.



    Vicky: You want to throw away everything we’ve meant to each other?



    Jake: You did that when you decided to keep the truth from me about Lindsay.



    Vicky: You’re never gonna forgive me for that are you?



    Then he has another flashback (Episode 184)



    Vicky: So you...you’re not gonna stay.



    Jake: You gave me an ultimatum before we went to the wedding, remember?



    Vicky: Yeah I know, and you’re deciding to not fight. We watched Kirkland begin his marriage today, and you’re ending ours.



    Jake flashes back to the present and rubs his right hand on his forehead as if to cope with the stress of the peril that his marriage to Vicky is in.



    Jake: What the hell am I gonna do?



    Then suddenly, Paulina
    touches Jake’s right shoulder.


    Paulina: How about talking to an old friend?



    Jake looks up and smiles.



    Jake: Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes right now?



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







    ----------------------------------



    Part 2



    Michael and Donna are in the McKinnons living room talking to Vicky and Steven.



    Michael: Where’s Bridget?



    Vicky: She’s upstairs getting the rest of her things.



    Donna: Victoria, having Bridget to come live with us is not the answer.



    Vicky: It’s the only one I could come up with right now. I have a lot to figure out.



    Michael: This is when you need your family here.



    Vicky: We just got Michele back, and I am not going to lose her.



    ---------------------------------



    Cory: What did you just say?



    Michele: I understand. I really do. You and Bridget thought I was dead. What were you gonna do? Not move on? That’s pretty unrealistic for me to expect.



    Cory: What did you feel when you saw us kissing at your brother’s wedding?



    Michele: Okay I’ll admit...I was pissed off at first.



    Cory: Pissed enough to do what you did to Bridget’s picture?



    Michele: Okay I was a little mad, but I’ve had to think about it, and I’ve accepted it. If you and Bridget wanna be together, then you should.



    Cory: Are you sure?



    Michele: I’m totally cool with it.



    Cory continues to look at her with doubt, but his skepticism begins to fade slowly.



    Michele: Really. I am. It looks like Bridget makes you happy, and that’s all I really want for you...and her.



    Cory: If you...say so.



    Michele: Why don’t you believe me?



    Cory: We all grew up together. You and I said we were gonna be together forever when we were in eighth grade.



    Michele: We had no idea what we were talking about. We were kids. Besides, things have a way of working themselves out. Maybe you were really meant to be with Bridget. Come here.



    Michele and Cory hug as Michele talks to Cory in his left ear.



    Michele: Everyone deserves happiness, and all of us should get what we deserve right.



    They end their embrace and they walk to the front door. Their embrace is interrupted by a text.



    Michele: Oh...I’m gonna leave. That’s my Aunt Marley.



    Cory: How is she?



    Michele: I’m about to find out.



    Cory: Hey Michele...thank you.



    Michele: Anytime Cory.



    Michele leaves and after Cory shuts the door…



    Michele: Oooh, Bridget is gonna get everything she deserves.



    --------------------------------



    BACK AT THE MCKINNONS…



    Steven: Is Michele okay?



    Vicky: She’s fine.



    Donna: She said Bridget attacked her at the hospital, and your mother’s overreacting.



    Vicky: Oh for God’s sake, I can’t believe that you can’t see what’s going on. Bridget is still jealous of Michele. Did you forget everything she did?



    Donna: Of course I didn’t, but I just have a hard time believing that Bridget would ever attack her own sister with a pair of scissors.



    Michael: Steven why don’t you help your old grandpa with Bridget’s luggage.



    Steven: Sure thing.



    As Steven and Michael take Bridget’s luggage out to the car, Donna turns to Vicky.



    Donna: Victoria is there anything I can do to change your mind?



    Vicky: Hmm let’s see...no.



    Donna: You’re making a mistake.



    Vicky: I have a lot going on Donna.



    Donna: And you shouldn’t be going through this alone. Where is Jake? He should be helping you through this.



    -------------------------------



    Paulina: Lot of police officers around and a podium. Looks like there’s gonna be a press conference. So what’s going on with you?



    Jake: What’s not going on?



    Paulina: It can’t be all bad right? I mean, Michele’s back home isn’t she?



    Jake: Yes and I’m very happy about that, but she’s not right.



    Paulina: What do you mean?



    Jake: She is out to get her own sister, and short of locking her in a room somewhere, I don’t feel there’s a lot I can do to stop her. I don’t know what she’s gonna do next. This is Vicky and Marley all over again.



    Paulina: Oh...you’re talking about when Marley locked Vicky in the basement of the Love Mansion. Do you think Michele had some psychotic break like Marley did then?



    Jake: Probably. It hurts like hell to see my daughter like that. Hurts even more to see all the animosity between my twins. Then my other daughter Lindsay might have...might have cancer.



    Paulina: My God Jake I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do?



    Jake smiles.



    Jake: Unless you can fix my marriage, you’ve done more than enough.



    Paulina: You and Vicky? What’s going on?



    Jake: She knew the truth about Lindsay and kept it from me, and now this whole thing with the twins. I can’t trust her anymore.



    Paulina sighs almost in agreement.



    Paulina: Can’t have any kind of relationship without trust right?



    Jake: Right.



    Paulina then flashes a smile.



    Paulina: You’ve changed so much Jake. You’re a family man, and a husband.



    Jake: Given what we did in the past you’d never thought you’d see the day huh? We both had to do some maturing.



    Paulina: We did. You did. If you need anything, please let me know.



    Paulina puts her left hand on Jake’s right hand…



    FREEZE FRAME ON JAKE...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 194


  22. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 193






    Carl reaches out



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50




    CORY MANSION



    Rachel
    walks in and gets some fruit off the tray table and sees Cory on his phone with his headsets on, so she goes and removes them.


    Cory: Mom! I was just about to get to the next level.



    Rachel: I think your fingers are glued to that phone.



    Cory: Oh you’re just old.



    Rachel: I beg your pardon. I’m still your mother.



    Cory: Sorry mom.



    Rachel: You and those games. Have you spoken to Michele yet?



    Cory: No.



    Rachel: I think you need to speak with her about you and Bridget. You two have been getting closer. I noticed you two at the wedding. You need to be careful.



    Cory: About what?



    Rachel: Michele’s returned, and she may think that there’s still a chance for you and her. You don’t want to be the one to drive a wedge between sisters.



    Cory: Not gonna do that.



    Rachel: Just be careful okay. Have you seen your father?



    Cory (putting his headsets back on): Nope.



    Rachel: He left early. What the hell is going on with him?



    -----------------------------------------------------------



    ROOM



    Carl
    looks at his right arm, which has an IV in it. Dr. Russ Matthews walks in and injects something into Carl’s IV.


    Russ: How you feelin?



    Carl: As well as can be expected.



    Russ: Well I hope this is making you feel more comfortable.



    Carl sighs.



    Carl: Physically yes. Emotionally not so much.



    Russ: I’m very sorry Carl. I know Rachel and your children just got you back.



    Carl: And now I have a brain tumor that was more aggressive than before.



    Russ: You need to tell Rachel soon. Don’t let it linger too long.



    Carl: I’m well aware of that Dr. Matthews. I can’t tell my wife just yet. I want to bond with my family as much as possible.



    Russ: Your wife is your family. It starts with her.



    Carl: I have to make things right with all of my family members.



    Carl picks up the cell phone with left hand and dials a number.



    -----------------------------------------------



    AT THE WINTHROPS



    Frankie
    answers her cell phone.


    Frankie: Hello? Carl hi. Uh Cass and I are about to go to the hospital. I suppose we could stop by after that. Okay. See ya later.



    Frankie hangs up as Cass
    enters the living room, fully dressed. Cass is wearing a gray suit with a black tie and Frankie is wearing a bold pink dress.


    Cass: Who was that on the phone?



    Frankie: That was Carl. He wants us to stop by the Corys later.



    Cass: I wonder why.



    Frankie (looking around the living room): I dunno. Did I leave my compact in the bedroom?



    Cass: Which one?



    Frankie: My pink one.



    Cass: I think I know where the one with the MFF.



    Frankie: That’s the red one.



    Cass: Why do you need that many compacts when you can just use the camera on your phone to do your make up?



    Frankie: It’s a woman thing. You won’t understand.



    Cass: I’ve dressed in drag before.



    Frankie: So not the same.



    Cass: So not modern. Use the camera.



    Frankie: I happen to like my compacts.



    Cass: One to match the color of your clothing?



    Frankie: Like I said, it’s a woman thing.



    Cass: And I love every girly girl part of you.



    Frankie: And to think I used to be a tomboy.



    Cass: Hmm.



    They kiss each other, but stop immediately.



    Frankie: Did you call Charlie?



    Cass: Yeah she and Kirkland are gonna meet us there.



    They walk toward the door to leave.



    Frankie: Oh yeah. I almost forgot our daughter was married.



    Cass: Come on let’s go see Lindsay.



    ----------------------------------------------------



    HOSPITAL



    Lindsay
    is lying in bed. She wakes up and sees Gregory and Stacey standing over her.


    Lindsay (groggy): Whoa...that was a great dream I was having. What happened?



    Stacey: You had a biopsy last night.



    Gregory: My dad told us to come back in the morning, and here we are.



    Lindsay: Thank you.



    Stacey: Of course honey where else would we be?



    Gregory: I’m not going anywhere.



    John
    walks in.


    Stacey: John?



    John: We have the results of the biopsy. We took three samples of the polyps and tested them. They were benign.



    Stacey, Gregory and Lindsay all smiles.



    Stacey: Thank God!



    Gregory: That’s great.



    Lindsay: Oh wow. I was...I was thinking the worst. Thank you John.



    John: I don’t think you want to thank me just yet.



    Lindsay: What do you mean?



    John: Those polyps can turn malignant, and they’re very large and they need to be removed.



    Lindsay: Well let’s schedule the surgery to remove them.



    John: Yes we have to remove them, but to do that, due to the size of the polyps, we will have to remove your entire uterus.



    Stacey’s joy at the news of non cancer, quickly turns to concern just as Cass, Frankie, Kirkland
    and Charlie walk in.


    Lindsay: Hi everybody.



    Stacey: John...no...she’s too young…



    Cass: Stacey...is everything okay?



    Frankie: Lindsay?



    John: I’m sorry Lindsay. For you to reduce your risk of getting cancer, we will have to do a full hysterectomy.



    Charlie: Oh my God.



    Kirkland: Is there anything you want us to do?



    Lindsay’s eyes well up with tears.



    Lindsay: John if...if I have this hysterectomy I...I won’t be able to have children.



    CAMERA PAN ON LINDSAY….SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG







    ------------------------------



    Part 2



    HOSPITAL



    Outside Lindsay’s room, Kirkland and Charlie talk about Lindsay. Kirkland holds Charlie from behind.



    Charlie: I feel so bad for her.



    Kirkland: I know babe.



    Charlie: She’s gotta get a full hysterectomy or basically she’s gonna die. She’s too young for this.



    Kirkland: We’re all gonna be here for her right?



    Charlie: It’s not fair. This isn’t fair Kirkland.



    Kirkland: You’re right. It’s not.



    Charlie: I wonder if Gregory still wants to be with her. He can’t give her a baby.



    Kirkland: If that’s the determining factor then she doesn’t deserve him.



    Charlie turns around and faces Kirkland.



    Charlie: What would happen if...we found out I couldn’t have children?



    Kirkland: Why would you even ask such a question? We would find other ways to have children. I love you Charlie.



    Cass walks up to them.



    Cass: Good answer Harrison.



    Cass then walks away with Frankie right behind him.



    Frankie: What are we gonna do Cass?



    Cass: All we can do is support them.



    Frankie: It’s so devastating. I mean Lindsay’s still young, and she has to have a hysterectomy. Either she can’t have children, or the polyps turn malignant and she dies. Why is this happening to her? Why is the universe treating her like this?



    Cass: I’m gonna assume that’s a rhetorical question.



    Frankie: She’s your niece.



    Cass: You can’t expect me to have answers to anything cosmic.



    Frankie: Come on Cass. She’s so young and gets this type of news. I wish I could fix it for her.



    Cass: All we can do is let her know that we love her and that we’re here.



    Gregory walks up to them...a bit dejected.



    Cass: Gregory how is she?



    Gregory: Devastated.



    Frankie: Why aren’t you in there with her?



    Gregory: She wanted to talk to her mom alone.



    -----------------------------



    INSIDE LINDSAY’S ROOM



    Stacey is clenching Lindsay’s right hand as Lindsay lies on the bed. Lindsay’s eyes are full of tears.



    Stacey: You know there are other ways you can have children. You can adopt.



    Lindsay: How did you feel when you carried me? After all those years you thought you couldn’t have children.



    Stacey: You are my miracle baby.



    Lindsay: There are no miracles for me! If I have this hysterectomy, I live, but I can’t have children. If I don’t have it, I could die. What am I supposed to do mom?



    Stacey: I...I don’t know.



    Lindsay: Exactly.



    Stacey: Honey I...I’m so grateful that I gave birth to you, but natural child birth doesn’t make you a mother. There a lot of women who have delivered normally and can’t be mothers to those children. This is where you come in. Many children need homes; they need mothers who will love them and care for them. When you’re ready to be that, you can be it. It’s not about keeping a man in your life. If a man can’t accept you for who you are, then you don’t need him honey. You’re my baby. I love you so much, but it’s not the end of the world. Your life can go on. You can be happy...and you can have a family, but you’ve gotta be here to do it.



    Lindsay: You want me to have the surgery.



    Stacey: I want you to live. I want you to be happy. That is all I care about, and that’s all you should care about.



    John walks in.



    John: Hi. We haven’t got much time.



    Lindsay looks at Stacey, and looks back at John.



    Lindsay: I’m gonna have the surgery. Do it.



    ------------------------------------------------------------



    Two hospital workers wheel Lindsay, who is lying on a gurney, up to Cass, Frankie, Gregory, Charlie, and Kirkland, with Stacey walking next to the bed at the same pace of the workers. John is right behind Stacey.



    Gregory: Hey...are you alright?



    Lindsay: Yeah. I’m gonna have the surgery.



    Charlie: How do you feel?



    Lindsay looks at Stacey, smiles nervously, and looks back at Charlie.



    Lindsay: I’ll die if I don’t have it.



    Stacey: We’re gonna be right here when you get out of surgery.



    Cass: You’re right. The Winthrops stick together.



    Gregory kisses Lindsay on her lips.



    Gregory: I love you baby.



    John: You ready?



    Lindsay sighs.



    Lindsay: Let’s do it.



    The workers and John wheel Lindsay away to prep her for surgery as Stacey watches them. Cass comforts her.



    Cass: She’s gonna get through it Stace.



    Stacey: It’s like you just said. We’re Winthrops. We stick together right?



    Cass: Right.



    Cass embraces Stacey and he turns to Frankie.



    Cass: Are you gonna go see Carl?



    Frankie: Come on Cass, I’m not leaving until Lindsay’s out of surgery. I’ll see Carl after that.



    -----------------------------------------



    Russ: Who was that on the phone?



    Carl: I just called my daughter Frankie.



    Russ: What do you have to make right with her?



    Carl: I’ve done a lot of regrettable things in my life. It’s almost like this is some sort of payback.



    Russ: I don’t know if I’d look at it quite that way. You still have a chance to make things right with everyone because...



    Carl: I don’t have much time left.



    Russ: If there was something that we could do, we’d do it.



    Carl: I understand. It’s inoperable.



    Russ: And you need...to tell...Rachel.



    --------------------------------------------



    Cory: Where did he go?



    Rachel: He said he had something to take care of.



    Cory: Why didn’t he tell you what it was?



    Rachel: I’m not sure Cory.



    Cory: Is dad up to his old tricks?



    Rachel: Oh we’re not going down this road again are we?



    Cory: No mom. It’s just dad does these strange things all the time.



    Rachel: I’m gonna find out what it is.



    Rachel goes upstairs while someone rings the doorbell.



    Cory: Mom can you get it?



    Cory hears no response, so he reluctantly goes to answer the door.



    Cory: Why couldn’t she answer the door? She was right there.



    Cory opens and is surprised at the visitor.



    Cory: Michele?

  23. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 192



    Family problems



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, and DRW50



    -----------------------



    AT THE MONTGOMERYS

    Allen Love pays a visit. After Marley lets him in and shuts the door, he escorts her to the couch in the living room. They both sit down…


    Allen: You need to close that window.



    Marley: It’s a nice night. I wanted to feel the breeze.



    Allen: I guess so, being that you can’t really get out.



    Marley: It is so good to see you. It’s been a while.



    Allen: Donna told me that you were on bed rest so I didn’t want to interrupt that.



    Marley: Oh you know that you’re always welcome here.



    Allen: I don’t know if my brother sees it that way.



    Marley: You know I’d really would like if you two would mend fences, preferably before my son enters the world.



    Allen: From the looks of things that’s gonna happen very soon.



    Marley: Yeah Roman is coming. The newest addition to our crazy family.



    Allen: That little one in your stomach isn’t the only one.



    Marley: Vicky called and told me. Michele’s back.



    Allen: That’s amazing. I’m sure Vicky and Jake are happy.



    --------------------------------------------



    EXAM ROOM



    Jake, Stacey and Gregory await Lindsay’s prognosis from John.



    John: We got the results of the tests. It’s not good.



    Lindsay: My God. Is it...cancer?



    Jake: Cancer?



    Stacey: She’s too young for that.



    John: We can’t tell right now, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to jump to that conclusion.



    Gregory: What did you find dad?



    John: Lindsay you have unusually large polyps on your uterus. I’ve scheduled you for an emergency biopsy. I’m gonna need to get you prepped.



    Stacey: We’ll be right here honey. We’re not going anywhere.



    John: You all can wait in the waiting area for her.



    Gregory: I’m gonna be here when you get out of the O.R. okay.



    Lindsay: Of course.



    -------------------------------------------------



    OUTSIDE OF LINDSAY’S ROOM



    Stacey, Jake, and Gregory walk up to Donna and Michael.



    Donna: Jake, Vicky went to see about Michele.



    Michael: How’s Lindsay?



    Stacey: She’s...being prepped for a biopsy. My miracle baby can’t have cancer.



    Jake: We don’t know that yet Stacey. Let’s wait until after the procedure.



    Donna: I...hope Lindsay’s gonna be okay.



    Stacey: I’m going to the waiting room.



    Gregory: I’m going with you.



    As Stacey and Gregory walk away, Vicky walks up with Michele and her bandaged left arm, with Bridget right behind them.



    Jake: Michele, what happened to your arm?



    Vicky: Good I’m glad you’re here.



    Bridget: I didn’t do anything. Michele did this to herself.



    Vicky: Stop lying!



    Jake: Bridget what are you doing here. I thought you were at home.



    Michael: Michele just tell us what happened.



    Michele: I was…gonna come out of the room when Bridget came in. She grabbed the scissors and charged at me. I put my arm to block…



    Bridget: Oh my God!



    Michele: And she cut my arm.



    Michele beings to make like she’s going to cry.



    Michele: All I want to do is be sisters. Why do you hate me so much?



    Bridget shakes her head in disbelief.



    Michael: Bridget honey. Did you do that? Did you attack your sister?



    Bridget: Don’t tell me you guys believe her? I would never do that.



    Michele: Mom can you take me home please?



    Vicky: Of course honey.



    Jake: Not so fast.



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







    ---------------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    Marley: I need to call Vicky and get Michele’s cell phone number. I wanna talk to her. So tell me, what’s going on with you? I heard we got another addition to the family.



    Allen: K.C.?



    Marley: Yes.



    Allen: Toni and Etta Mae lied to me and her.



    Marley: I’m surprised to hear that Toni would keep you from your own daughter. Not so much from Etta Mae.



    Allen: I heard about what happened back then.



    Marley: She tried to keep me and Tyrone apart.



    Allen: But she didn’t. He loves you Marley.



    Marley: I know that now, more than ever. We almost didn’t make it.



    Allen: Listen cuz, stop thinkin’ like that. We got one crazy ass family, but we’re gonna be there for each other.



    Marley: You know what...positive thoughts only.



    Allen: That’s it cuz. We gon’ think the best, especially for Roman.



    Marley (looking away): Right.



    Allen: So why aren’t you convincing me?



    Marley: I can’t help but to think what our grandfather has up his sleeve.



    Allen: He’s in Tanquir. He can’t do anything to us. We won’t let him.



    Suddenly they hear a noise...



    Marley: What was that?



    Allen: That’s why I told you to close that window.



    Allen opens the door and looks outside.



    Allen: Who’s there?



    To Allen’s right, Joy hides, unseen, behind the bushes.



    ----------------------------------------------



    HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM



    Gregory is with Stacey…



    Stacey: This isn’t fair.



    Gregory: She had been having pains in her stomach. She told me it was just gas.



    Stacey: Lindsay’s always trying to be strong.



    Gregory: That’s what I love about your daughter.



    Stacey: Lindsay is my miracle baby. After I lost my first baby I thought I couldn’t have children. I can’t lose her to cancer.



    Gregory: We’re not gonna lose her Stacey. Whatever my dad says it is, we’re gonna get through it. We’re gonna be there for Lindsay.



    Stacey: Damned right! Thank you.



    Gregory: For what?



    Stacey: Loving my daughter. I’m glad she has you in her life. Means a lot to me.



    Stacey’s eyes begin to well up, and Gregory holds her.



    Gregory: We’re gonna be okay. Everything’s gonna work out the way it’s supposed to.



    Meanwhile, John walks up in his scrubs and mask, unseen by Stacey and Gregory, and sees them embrace.



    John: Hi.



    Stacey: Oh...uh...John. How’s Lindsay?



    John: She’s in the recovery room. We got a couple of samples from the polyps. They’re running tests now. She’ll be sleeping through the night, so why don’t you guys go home, get some sleep and...come back in the morning. We’ll know more by then.



    Gregory: You mean...if she has cancer.



    Stacey: We’re not gonna think that way. We’re gonna wait till morning. Did you tell Jake?



    John: I didn’t see him.



    Stacey: He might be checking up on Michele.



    -----------------------------------------------------------



    Jake: I wanna know exactly what went on in that room.



    Vicky: Michele just told you. Bridget attacked her.



    Bridget: I didn’t do anything! She did this to herself!



    Jake: She cut herself?



    Bridget: Come on dad. You’ve gotta believe me. Michele has been acting weird since she got back.



    Donna: This is all so strange.



    Jake (looking at Michele): Very.



    Michele: Dad, you know Bridget was jealous of me before the accident, and it seems like she still is.



    John interrupts them all and approaches Jake.



    John: I’m sorry. Jake I have news about Lindsay.



    Jake: Okay.



    John: Let’s go to my office.



    Michael: I think we all should go home. It’s been quite a night.



    Vicky: I agree. Let’s go Michele.



    Bridget: I’ll be along later.



    Vicky: No you won’t.



    Bridget: What?



    Vicky: I don’t want you anywhere near Michele.



    Donna: Victoria what are you saying?



    Vicky: Bridget can go home with you. I want her out of my house.



    FREEZE FRAME ON VICKY...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 192





  24. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 191






    Bridget vs Michele Round 1



    Written by: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, Beebs, DRW50







    In this episode....



    Stacey Winthrop
    ,


    John Hudson



    Lindsay Winthrop



    Gregory Hudson



    Jake McKinnon



    Vicky Hudson McKinnon



    Michael Hudson



    Donna Love



    Bridget McKinnon



    Michele McKinnon



    Part 1



    AT STACEY’S APARTMENT



    Stacey is sitting on the couch on her cell phone…



    Stacey: Yes that’s what she told me. Jake told her that he wanted to forge a father/daughter relationship with her.



    She gets up and walks toward the kitchen as she continues her conversation…



    Stacey: Of course she’s always gonna think of you as her dad Derek. Don’t be ridiculous. Hold on I got a call. (she clicks over) Stacey Winthrop. Jake? What? Oh my God. I’ll...I’ll be right there. (she clicks back to Derek). Hey I gotta go. Something’s wrong with Lindsay.



    ----------------------------------------



    HOSPITAL



    John is in his office looking on his computer, and he receives a file from the lab labeled: Lindsay Winthrop test results. He opens it and examines the results.



    -----------------------------



    Lindsay is lying on a bed dressed in a gown as Gregory holds vigil, and her hand.



    Lindsay: What could be wrong with me? I really thought it was just gas. I...I can’t figure out what’s really going on. Why was all that blood coming out? What if it’s…?




    Gregory: Let’s not jump to any conclusions.



    Lindsay: I can’t help it. What if something is terribly wrong?



    Gregory: Whatever it is, we’ll deal with it together.



    ------------------------



    Meanwhile, outside of Lindsay’s room, Jake is about to open the door when Vicky approaches him.



    Vicky: Hey.



    Jake: Hi.



    Vicky: Has Uncle John said anything about what’s going on with Lindsay yet?



    Jake: No. We’re still waiting for the results.



    Vicky: You...really seem worried about her.



    Jake: Why wouldn’t I be Vicky? She’s my daughter.



    Vicky: Nobody said you shouldn’t be.



    Jake: I love all of my children.



    Vicky: Since that’s the case, don’t forget about Michele.



    Jake: Vicky I’m not doing this right now. Lindsay needs me right now.



    Jake walks into Lindsay’s room and leaves Vicky standing where she is. Vicky folds her arms in when Michael and Donna approach her.



    Michael: Any news on Lindsay?



    Vicky: No.



    Donna: Well where’s Jake?



    Vicky: He just went in there with her.



    Donna: Did anyone call Stacey?



    Vicky: I don’t know Donna. I don’t know what’s going on anymore.



    Donna: Jake should be here with you and trying to find out what’s going with Michele.



    Vicky: My thoughts exactly.



    Michael: Donna you’re not being fair.



    Donna: Yes I’m being more than fair. Jake needs to be here for Michele, too. Lindsay isn’t the only daughter he has. We don’t know what state of mind Michele’s in right now, and she needs her mother and father.



    Vicky: Once we undo what Reginald did to her, we’ll have the Michele that we all know and love back.



    Donna: You’re in denial Victoria.



    Michael sighs.



    Michael: Listen we’re not gonna do this here okay. We need to see what’s taking Michele so long.



    As Michael turns to go check on Michele, Stacey shows up.



    ------------------------



    EXAM ROOM



    Bridget and Michele face off.



    Michele: Everybody’s waiting for me.



    Bridget: You’re gonna tell me what you’re up to.



    Michele: Are you sure you wanna do this now?



    Bridget: Yes Michele...now.



    Michele: OMG Bridget.



    Bridget: What are you up to?



    Michele: What are you talking about? Have you gone crazy or something?



    Bridget: You come back, smash my picture, run roughshod through the living room, and then...wait a minute. You said something about me kissing your boyfriend. You saw us didn’t you? You say me and Cory kissing at Kirkland and Charlie’s wedding.



    Michele: So you finally got your claws into him huh?



    Bridget: How long have you really been back? You’ve been spying on us.



    Michele: You’ve always wanted everything that I had. That’s why you got him drunk at the prom. It all started then didn’t it?



    Bridget: I did some terrible things but…



    Michele turns around, away from Bridget, and folds her arms.



    Michele: You’ve always been jealous of me.



    Bridget: I’m sorry about everything that I’ve done.



    Michele (somewhat ignoring Bridget): And it ended with that car accident in front of the school.



    Michele turns back around to face Bridget.



    Michele: All because you were...and are...a selfish little bitch.



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











    ----------------------------------------------------------------



    PART 2



    HOSPITAL



    Donna, Vicky, and Michael, face Stacey.



    Michael: Stacey.



    Stacey: Where’s Lindsay? Do you know what’s wrong with her?



    Donna: We don’t know anything. You have to check with John.



    Stacey: Where is she? Where is my daughter?



    Vicky (pointing to the room where Lindsay is): She’s in there. Michael: Jake’s in there, too.



    Donna: Michael!



    Michael: What?



    Vicky: I bet you think this is your chance to make headway with Jake. After all, you are in love with him.



    Stacey: Vicky this isn’t about you.



    Donna: We’re not gonna let you destroy our family. Not this time.



    Michael: Will you two cut it out?!



    Stacey goes to where Lindsay, Jake and Gregory are as Donna turns to Michael.



    Donna: You’re defending her now? After everything she’s done to us.



    Michael: She doesn’t need to be attacked right now by you and Victoria. She’s obviously concerned about her daughter.



    Vicky: Speaking of daughter, I’m gonna go see about Michele.



    Donna: We’ll be right here honey.



    Michael: I hope Lindsay’s okay. Stacey will be devastated if something was wrong her.



    Donna looks at Michael wondering about the concern he is showing Stacey.



    ------------------------------



    Meanwhile, Jake and Gregory are with Lindsay.



    Jake: I called your mom. She’s on her way.



    Lindsay: Why did you do that? I don’t want her to worry.



    Gregory: You don’t have to be tough now. We’re all here for you.



    Stacey walks in.



    Stacey: Lindsay baby. What happened? Are you okay?



    Lindsay: We...don’t know.



    Stacey: Did they run any tests?



    Gregory: We’re waiting for my dad to come back with the results.



    Lindsay: Jake if you wanna go see about Michele, please go ahead.



    Jake: Not until I know that you’re okay.



    Lindsay: No. Go. I’ve got mom and Gregory here.



    Jake: I’m not going anywhere. Not until John comes back with the results.



    Stacey: Is it Bridget? What’s going on?



    Jake: No...it’s Michele.



    Jake turns around, and John appears, which gets everyone’s attention, and they all focus on him.



    Jake: What’s going with my daughter?



    John: Lindsay are you okay with having Gregory and your mother and father here?



    Gregory clenches Lindsay’s right hand, and Stacey clenches her left hand on the other side of the bed, seemingly bracing themselves for what John might say.



    Lindsay: Umm sure. Just tell us what’s...going on.



    John: We got the results of the tests. It’s not good.



    Lindsay: My God. Is it...cancer?



    -------------------------------------------------------



    Meanwhile, Donna and Michael continue their conversation.



    Donna: Stacey will be fine. Let her family take care of her.



    Michael: Stacey and I were friends.



    Donna: Even after she took Mikey from us, and represented Jamie in Steven’s custody case. I can’t see the concern that you have for her.



    Michael: Donna what if it was Victoria or Marley in there? You would want someone to show you the same compassion.



    Donna: Oh come on Michael. I have a heart. I don’t want anything bad to happen to Lindsay.



    Michael: But you still hate Stacey.



    Donna: This isn’t about her. It’s about our family. Our children, and grandchildren. I’m very concerned about Michele. Marley had a psychotic break after that fire and almost killed Victoria. I’m not gonna let the same thing happen to Michele and Bridget.



    -----------------------------------



    Michele turns around, and walks to the counter slowly. She secretly grabs a pair of gauze scissors and starts digging them into her left arm until she draws blood.



    Michele: I was going to Harvard, but of course, you wanted to sabotage that my stealing my acceptance letter. If I didn’t respond in time, I would have gone on their lonnnng waiting list.



    Bridget: Look I know what I did was wrong, it took me a long time to forgive myself for it.



    Michele: My brain injury; spiking Cory’s drink at the prom; kissing him at the wedding; the fact that I have to learn how to read again..and you somehow made it...about you forgiving yourself. How fitting.



    Bridget: Cory helped me to come to terms with what happened.



    Michele: Cory? Ha! Not only are you a selfish bitch, you’re a manipulative bitch, too.



    Bridget: You have every right to be angry.



    Michele: You’re damned right I do.



    Bridget: But I’m not gonna sit by and watch you carry out whatever it is you’re plotting.



    Michele: I don’t care what you try to do sis, because you are going to pay for what you’ve done.



    Bridget: You need help.



    Michele: The only one who’s gonna need help...is you.



    Vicky knocks on the door asking if Michele is in there and suddenly…



    Michele: Bridget stop it! Mom help! Don’t hurt me!



    Bridget: What? I’m not doing anything!



    Michele races past Bridget, unlocks and opens the door, and hugs Vicky.



    Vicky: What’s going on?



    Michele: Mom she tried to attack me with these scissors! She cut me.



    Michele shows Vicky her left arm as Vicky turns around, with her back now to Bridget, which has blood on it.



    Bridget: She’s lying! I didn’t do that!



    Michele: She’s still jealous of me just like before.



    Bridget: My God she’s such a liar!



    Vicky now turns to face Bridget...



    Vicky: Shut up!



    Bridget: Mom please tell me you’re not falling for this act!



    Vicky: You snuck up here to attack your sister! Have you lost your mind?



    Bridget: She’s the crazy one!



    Vicky: How could you do this to your own sister?



    Vicky hugs Michele.



    Vicky: It’s gonna be okay honey. I’ll make sure Bridget never hurts you again.



    While Vicky is hugging Michele, Michele flashes a devious smile toward Bridget, and Bridget starts to realize just how unstable Michele is.



    FREEZE FRAME ON MICHELE...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 191





  25. cnathanielrichardson
    ANOTHER WORLD 190



    Grant and Christy arouse suspicion



    Created by: William J. Bell and Irna Phillips



    Written By: C. Nathaniel Richardson



    Consultants: aMLCproduction, beebs, DRW50


    AT THE WINTHROPS - Someone knocks on the door and Cass opens it. It’s Charlie.
    Cass: Heeeeey!!! You’re back!
    Charlie: Yep.
    Frankie walks in.
    Frankie: Hey honey!
    Cass: How was it?
    Charlie: Oh come on. You guys know how honeymoons go.
    Frankie: We sure do.
    Charlie: It was magical.
    Frankie: You didn’t wanna come back did you?
    Charlie: Kirkland and I could have laid there forever. It was like there was no world outside. Just us.
    Cass: I know that feeling.
    Frankie: You must have had a long flight. Are you hungry?
    Charlie: Not really. Thanks mom.
    Cass: Where’s Kirkland?
    Charlie: He went to see his father.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    GRANT’S HOUSE - Kirkland rings the doorbell and Christy answers.
    Christy: Hi Kirkland.
    Kirkland walks past Christy looking around.
    Kirkland: Where’s my dad?
    Christy: He’s getting dressed. You can wait for him.
    Kirkland: Are you dad’s housekeeper or something Christy?
    Christy: Far from that my dear.
    Kirkland: What are you doing here anyway? Especially after you crashed me and my wife’s wedding reception.
    Christy: Look I...I owe you an apology.
    Kirkland: You’re damned right. You and your creepy son.
    Christy: Eric is not creepy, and he had nothing to do with it. It was all my idea. I shouldn’t have done it.
    A fully dressed Grant walks in.
    Grant: Hey son! When did you get back?
    Kirkland: Couple hours ago. Dad can I speak to you for a minute?
    Christy: I’ll...go into the study.
    Kirkland and Grant look to make sure she’s out of sight, then Kirkland turns his attention to Grant.
    Kirkland: Dad what is she doing here?
    Grant: Can’t I be charitable?
    Kirkland: Charity? So you just gave this woman, who tormented Charlie’s parents, a place to live?
    Grant: Are you saying that I am not giving? I’ll have you know that I give to a lot of organizations.
    Kirkland: Yeah, especially to the ones that you can get a big tax write off for.
    Grant: Did you learn comedy on your honeymoon?
    Kirkland: Dad you never answered my question? What is Christy Carson doing here? I noticed you two made eye contact when she showed up uninvited at Tops.
    Grant: Son I can’t get into that right now.
    Kirkland: Come on dad. Are we gonna go down this road again? I read that her parole was denied. After that she gets out, and now she’s living here. What’s going on?
    Grant: She’s....helping me to get Paulina back.
    Kirkland: Are you on that again? Why would Christy help you to do that?
    Grant: Because I love Paulina. I never stopped.
    Kirkland: Nahhh there’s something more to it than that.
    Grant: I’ll have to tell you later son. Hey why don’t you go see your mother. I’m sure she’d be happy to see you.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    AT THE MCKINNONS - In front of the house, Jake, Vicky, Michael and Donna are all discussing Michele…
    Jake: Vicky are you serious?
    Vicky: Are you telling me that Reginald isn’t capable of poisoning her mind?
    Michael: He held me prisoner for over twenty years. He sure can brainwash my granddaughter.
    Donna (turning to Michael): For some reason, though, I don’t think that’s the case. Bridget did some questionable things that lead to Michele’s accident.
    Vicky: Yeah, she did.
    Michael: So that’s why you think Michele might be angry at Bridget. What do you think she’s gonna do?
    Donna: I have no idea, but I have a very bad feeling.
    Vicky: So you think that...Michele is gonna do something to Bridget, just like Marley did something to me?
    Donna: Yes, and we’ve got to stop it.
    Vicky: Michele is not gonna hurt her sister.
    Jake has a flashback..
    (EPISODE 184)
    Jake: It’s a long story honey, but it turns out that Lindsay Winthrop is my daughter.
    Michele: My goodness.
    Bridget: And she’s a deceitful lying little bitch, and I want nothing to do with her.
    Michele looks at Bridget, then looks at Jake.
    Michele: Well...I’d like to meet her.
    Jake flashes back to the present…
    Jake: Wait a minute. I know exactly where Michele is.
    They all follow Jake, and Bridget comes out, and follows everyone else.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    HOSPITAL EXAM ROOM - Michele is with Gregory and Lindsay…
    Gregory: Thank you.
    Michele: She looked she was in a lot of pain. I’m just glad I was here for you.
    Lindsay: And it was really sweet of you to stay with me. Thank you.
    Gregory: Hey I’m Greg.
    Lindsay: And my name’s Lindsay. It’s nice to meet you...uh…
    Lindsay extends her right hand to Michele, and Michele has a flashback (EPISODE 184).
    Jake: Um…
    Bridget: Lindsay came to Bay City and lied to all of us. She tried to be my friend, knowing all the while that she was my sister.
    Michele: Our sister?
    Jake: It’s a long story honey, but it turns out that Lindsay Winthrop is my daughter.
    Michele: My goodness.
    Bridget: And she’s a deceitful lying little bitch, and I want nothing to do with her.
    Michele looks at Bridget, then looks at Jake.
    Michele: Well...I’d like to meet her.
    Michele flashes back to the present.
    Michele: I’m Michele.
    Lindsay: Oh...nice to meet you.
    Gregory: I appreciate you being here for Lindsay.
    Michele: Oh it’s not problem.
    Michele tries to walk past them and Lindsay stops her as she approaches the door.
    Lindsay: Wait Michele. You said that John was your uncle.
    Gregory: My dad?
    Lindsay: Yeah. Who are you? Jake had a daughter named Michele..
    Michele: I really need to go.
    Lindsay grabs her arm before she can open the door.
    Lindsay: What kind of game are you playing?
    CAMERA PAN ON MICHELE...SLOW FADE OUT...CUT TO THEME SONG.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    PART 2
    Cass: He went to see Grant? What’s the matter with him? He doesn’t wanna shoot the breeze with his in-laws?
    Charlie: He wants to see parents just as I want to see mine.
    Frankie: I’m sure we’ll all catch up later. When did you get back?
    Charlie: About a couple of hours ago.
    Cass puts his arm around Frankie’s shoulder.
    Charlie: So have you heard anything from Christy Carson since she showed up at the reception?
    Frankie: I’ve...I’ve seen her.
    Cass: What do you mean Frankie?
    Frankie: She asked to meet with me the other day.
    Charlie: Why?
    Frankie: She apologized for crashing the reception.
    Cass: I can’t believe you would even meet with her. Come on you’re not falling for this!
    Frankie: That’s what Felicia said.
    Cass: Christy is pulling you into her web.
    Frankie: I’m giving her a second chance Cass. Who am I to hold a grudge?
    Charlie: I wasn’t born yet when Christy did all those things to you, but, from what I heard, it was really bad mom. I think you need to be careful where she’s concerned.
    Cass: That’s what I’ve been trying to tell her, but she won’t listen.
    Frankie: Come on I wasn’t born yesterday. You think I don’t have questions myself? Her parole was denied, and then she was miraculously released.
    Cass: Makes you wonder doesn’t it?
    Frankie: Of course it does, and you guys are just gonna have to trust me. If Christy is up to something, I’m gonna find out what it is.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Christy creeps up to the living room and listens as Kirkland and Grant continue their conversation.
    Kirkland: I’ll see mom later. We’re talking about you and Christy.
    Grant: Listen I’ve told you everything that I’m going to tell you. The less you know, the better.
    Kirkland: You called in a favor didn’t you? You got the governor to pardon Christy of her crimes so she can help you get Paulina back? That’s a crock dad.
    Christy, while listening, has a flashback.
    (EPISODE 152)
    Christy: Eric, I’m so glad to see you! Did you do it?
    Eric: Yep. I got everything out of there. It wasn’t easy though.
    Christy: Oh my sweet boy. You sure know how to make your mama proud.
    Then she has another flashback...(EPISODE 155)
    Grant: I’m gonna ask you again, what happened to Scooter?
    Christy: He and I were good friends, and I’m gonna miss him dearly.
    Grant: What the hell are you talking about? I just talked to him about an hour ago.
    Christy: Well, Scooter had an unfortunate…occurrence. From what I heard, he just couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t stand the pressure of knowing what he knew, so he killed himself. Luckily for him, he had a friend like me, so what he knew, I now know.
    Grant: And just what is it that you think you have knowledge of?
    Christy: I know that it’s something you’ve been looking for, but that’s not all.
    Grant: I don’t think you have any idea who you’re trying to play games with.
    Christy: Oh. I know exactly who you are. You’re the very powerful, very wealthy, Grant Harrison. If you want something to happen, it usually does.
    Grant: I’m leaving.
    Grant turns to leave and then...
    Christy: I also know about your connection to Mary-Frances’s twin brother, and I know where the dossier is.
    Grant: It was you. Who did you order to break into my house?
    Christy: Now I’ve got your attention. I’m not gonna ask you for much...just one small favor...get me the hell out of here.
    Christy interrupts Grant and Kirkland’s conversation.
    Christy: Oh I’m sorry. I couldn’t help but overhearing. I am very grateful for your father helping me to get out of that facility. The least I could do is to help him get back the woman he loves.
    Kirkland looks back and forth at Grant and Christy.
    Kirkland: No...something’s not right here. This isn’t over dad.
    Kirkland leaves.
    Grant: He’s getting suspicious.
    Christy: That much I gathered.
    Grant: You’re gonna need to move out.
    Christy: I’d like a suite downtown.
    Grant: Whatever. I’ll make a call.
    Christy: You better throw Kirkland off our trail, because if you don’t, this could blow up in all of our faces. Where did he go anyway?
    Grant: I presume he went to tell his mother’s side of the family that he’s back in town.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Lindsay: I asked you a question.
    Gregory: How do you know my dad?
    Michele: I told her he was a friend of the family.
    Lindsay: You said he was your uncle, and you have the same name of my dead sister. Whatever game you’re playing, it’s very cruel.
    Michele: It’s not a game!
    Lindsay: Then what is this? Who are you?
    Jake, Vicky, Donna, and Michael walk in.
    Lindsay: Jake, what are you doing here?
    Jake goes directly to Michele.
    Jake: I knew you’d come here.
    Lindsay: You knew what? What’s going on?
    Donna and Michael also slowly approach Michele.
    Donna: Honey, what did you say to Lindsay?
    Michele: Why is everyone treating me like I’m fragile?
    Michael: Baby we’re just concerned.
    Michele: Nothing is wrong. I just came to see…
    Lindsay: Will someone tell me what the hell is going on?
    Jake: This is your sister Michele. Reginald changed her face. She knew who you were all along.
    Vicky: Why is everyone ganging up on her? You are acting as though she committed a crime. All she came to do is see Lindsay.
    Lindsay: No wonder she said John was her uncle.
    Gregory: My God...you’re...you’re alive. Wow.
    Lindsay suddenly doubles over in pain as she grabs her stomach. She notices blood on one of her thighs...and so does Gregory.
    Gregory: Lindsay?
    Jake: My God.
    Gregory: We’re going to see a doctor.
    Lindsay: I’m...fine.
    Gregory: This isn’t gas.
    Jake: What’s going on?
    Gregory: She’s been having stomach pains.
    Gregory, Lindsay, and Jake leave as Donna, Michael and Vicky continue to talk to Michele.
    Donna: Why don’t you come with us? We’ll take you home.
    Vicky: Why don’t we all go...and see if Jake needs anything.
    Michael: Honey we’ll be waiting by the elevators for you.
    Vicky: I love you.
    Donna: We all do.
    Michele: I’ll be right behind you.
    Michael, Vicky and Donna leave the exam room. Michele takes a deep breath, and walks to the door, but before she approaches it, Bridget walks in and locks it.
    Michele: I was leaving.
    Bridget: No...not yet.
    Michele: Everybody’s waiting for me.
    Bridget: You’re gonna tell me what you’re up to.
    Michele: Are you sure you wanna do this now?
    Bridget: Yes Michele...now.
    FREEZE FRAME ON SPLIT SCREEN OF MICHELE AND BRIDGET...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 190

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