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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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Thanks Carl...

Lots going on here. Very packed, but I like how things connected with Ali and the Gang. Billy and Brittany reconnecting much to the chagrin of Marcino. I like how slow this is moving. So Steve is going off on his mission with Terrence. Jennifer kissing Jack's picture was good in the sense that Jack is alive and probably in the next town over. Greg and Marcino seem like they have a little bromance (or more) going on... Things are starting to move in PARADISE.

My thoughts.. Karynn - Yes I have wanted to see more of her. I do enjoy her quirky character, but underneath there's someone who cares and loves. Yes she enjoyed Karl's checks, but deep down I see that she loved him and that is why she took care of him. Now that he's in a LTC Facility, what will she do? Who will she love? Who will love her? Nate/Hilary- The Golden Envelope...hmmm what's in that? Probably the paternity test lol Devon/Abby/Roxanne - He finally stood up to Roxanne and told her to get lost, as he should have. And Roxanne can't cry about Devon proposing to her, because as I recall, she turned him down. So she needs to go GC Nights and have several seats... Avery/Phillip - Glad Phillip has been found, and I wonder what this will lead to for him...and Avery. Nikki/Driver - Nikki's dancing is just a way to remember her best friend, and I wonder if "Driver" is gonna stick around for Nikki, and become a thorn in Victor's side. I admire how you have kept Katherine alive through Karynn, and Nikki in this episode...Good job!!

Here we go...my thoughts...lol Morris/Eartha/Trinity - I liked that reveal that they are not happy. Set up beautifully, with Trinity making the reveal...now we gotta find out why Gary/Todd - Todd's scenes were true to his character. I can see Roger Howarth on TV saying the things you wrote for him. You capture this well. Blair/Dani - Dani is steadfast in keeping Todd out of her life. Why this time? Where's the man she feels and thinks of as a father, Victor Lord Jr? Luke/Ben - Ben was checking out Luke's ass, but I'm sure he's a plant for whomever is trying to throw Luke off their trail. Will Luke fall for the hot guy? Good methodical pace and story movement in this episode.

Jerome Grant is coming...Sheryl and Jordan's old friend...clever way to bring him onto the canvas Nick/Kate - Nick is playing his psychological games with Kate...love it...little does he know that Gabi's playing him. Sonny/Will/Victor - Sonny means well but he needs to butt out. He seems a little controlling about this.. John/Kayla - Kayla has been summoned by John. Like that aside about Steve... Kim/Billie - Kim's emotions come to the fore here, and I like to see that, and she's getting satisfaction in serving Billie that restraining order Good episode!!

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

Thanks all...welcome back Carl!! Miss your comments

Lots going on here... Eliza/JJ - Eliza is reminding me of Theresa Donovan. She is trouble. I wonder how long it will be before JJ sees it. Emily/Lucas - An interesting pair here. If Emily thought Barbara was a tiger, wait until she deals with Kate Roberts. I don't think she would approve of this at all. Good use of history in remembering Lucas is a recovering alcoholic. Kayla/Angie - Looks like these two are going to become friends. And yes their husbands are doing their duties. I wonder what caused the signal to fade on Bo's computer. The search continues.

Kate/Victor - I've said it 100 times but you capture these two so well. Victor is going to be watching Kate, well he might uncover a lot of skeletons in her recent closet. Sami/EJ/Jennifer - I wonder if Jenn is going to start looking for Abby herself. She doesn't seem she's going to give up that easily, or accept EJ's "Business" explanation. Kayla/Roman - Roman continues to struggle with memory loss. Warm moment to have his little sis with him during that scene. Glad you are moving this one along. Daniel/Billie - ewww And finally Kim served Billie with a restraining order...the BLOOP moment!!! Billie must have a dumbfounded look on her face... GOOD EPISODE!!

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

I see you establishing the younger set at the high school. Seems realistic and interesting. And Jack has no memory of who he is, but he set in motion a pending investigation, which is going to open up a whole new can of worms. And Lily's modeling search doesn't smell good, nothing to do with Lily or Marah, but I sense there will be danger. Good episode.

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

A lot going on in this one...gonna attempt to put it together... I am very wary of this Katsu guy, and I hope he doesn't manipulate sweet little Miranda... Barbara blows into Paradise, much to Emily's chagrin. Takes me back to As The World Turns Jesse is in the right place at the right time? Those kids are about to commit a crime. Good use of history with Steve calling Kayla "sweetness" and their ongoing effort to find Bo. Good one...

A very well balanced episode between romance and mystery. I really like how you are slowly building the stories...of course the main one (to me) is Jack Deveraux!! LOVE IT!!! Now we have to find out where he's been. His state of mind, and who was holding him hostage. You seem to capture the character of Reva, the old spitfire Reva that she always was. The character driven drama between Dani and Todd continues right where it left off on OLTL. This is gettin good buddy!!!

John voted 'No' to keep Titan TV, so now whoever buys it has the power to sink EnerNext....Interesting twist... I liked that little near miss with Nicole showing up just as she was going to find Nick's pills that Gabi gave him. Kate oh Kate, what are you up to? I suspect that she's right in the middle of the way the vote went, but not in the way Victor thinks. She always seems to be one step ahead of him. Marlena alarmed Eric then tried to take it back. Too late Dr. Evans. You've already let the genie out of the bottle, as Roman becomes more confused. I'm looking forward to seeing this story move along... Good one as usual..

I smell some money laundering going on with Paul. You got my Michele meeting JJ lol...good set up there. Emily took a shot at Meg...low blow. I like how you use each characters' histories (Jenn, Lucas, Daniel, Angie, Jesse) I enjoyed reading this...

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

OOOhhhh I'm liking it... The Mystery Man has arrived and is now in Reva and Josh's orbit. Marah and Malik...hmmmm You capture the Todd/Tea/Dani dynamic very well...looking forward to seeing more. This is a turning point episode...I feel like the train has started to move from the station....

SUSPENSE at the board meeting. Which way will John vote? .Love how you capture every moment. Victor sweating, Kate whispering. Great job. Gabi seems sure of herself. We could only hope... Nice romantic moment between Will and Sonny after their disagreement. And very in-character for Jennifer to go sleuthing, and the added fuel of trying to find out where Abigail is only intensifies the situation. Good bridge episode...can't wait to see what happens next.

Loved the walk down memory lane with Billy and Brittany. You addressed where Bobby Marsino was also. Poor Natalia. Is she dead? And I wonder what this will do to Jesse...and Angie. Eliza is TROUBLE!!! LOL... I'm starting to wonder if the ISA is trying to cover up Bo's whereabouts. Good start. The wheels are turning..

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?

Lots going on here...and of course, the mystery man has finally made it to the city. I could picture him getting over the hill and looking at the city skyline. That was a very good descriptive narrative on your part. I see you are also setting up the rivalries and stories nice and slow. Looking forward to seeing what's next.

Sonny/Will - There's the opposition to Will working for Tyler Houston. I wonder what's next for that...or what Will may encounter while working for EnerNext... Board Meeting - Good ole Victor K didn't get what he wanted, and he sure didn't expect John to show up (neither did I) and Brady is still missing...Justin did the right thing. Titan TV would completely and totally gives biased reporting toward EnerNext. Enjoyed your description right between each lines. You put me right there in the meeting. Really enjoyed that. Nick/Gabi/Hope - Hope is about to put her detective hat on, but it's working against Nick, just like Gabi planned it... You delivered the goods as usual...looking forward to what happens next.

Well here we go... Cane/Philip - Cane has lost his ever lovin mind. Now he's got Philip getting high involuntarily. I wonder what this will mean for Philip down the road. Devon/Abby/Roxanne - I'm glad you got this part of the quad going again. Roxanne appears with the bruises from her fight with Hilary. Roxanne needs to just let Devon go. He's too passive for her. Sheila/James/Dru/Mary/Mystery Patient - Wow they treat Mary like a punching bag, slapping her around lol...and you always deliver with Sheila and Dru's dialogue. And I'm also glad you have reminded us that Sheila is caring for a mystery patient, and this person's elderly. Hmmm... Looking forward to more