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    (EXT: London, England- Edmund's Creepy Castle)
     
    --Ashton sits in the living room, on the phone, and learns of Eden, Kirk, and Pearl's impending arrivals.  He smiles and says that it's time that everything be put in place so he, Kelly, and everyone else can live "happily" ever after.  Kelly enters the room, able to catch the last part of his sentence, and he hurries off the phone.
     
    "Happily ever after huh?  I thought that was already decided on our wedding day, Mr. Lavery."
     
    "Oh, it was, it was, Mrs. Lavery.   I just got some news that should delight you and perhaps give you some pleasure during your downtime on our extended stay here in London.  I'm sure you're about tired of my father, Christine, and all the construction on the East Wing by now."
     
    "Actually, I find your father quite fascinating.  A bit mysterious, but he never ceases to hold my interest.  So......what is this happy news that is supposed to bring me such delight?"
     
    "Your sister is actually on your father's jet, on her way to London right now.  I've invited her....and her friends to stay here with us.  At the castle."
     
    "Oh?  And what friends are you talking about?  Julia?  Mary?"
     
    "Actually, they're both men.  Pearl Bradford, that old friend of yours and my #1 fan, and Kirk Cranston."
     
    "KIRK CRANSTON?  Eden is coming HERE.....with Kirk Cranston?  What the hell would possess her to bring that man here....let alone on daddy's jet?"
     
    "I sense there's some sort of history there."
     
    "Oh, not much.  Just that they were married years ago.  And he attempted to kill her.  Multiple times.  And gaslight her.   And kidnapped her...and Cruz....again, multiple times."
     
    "Doesn't sound like the ideal travel companion."
     
    "My point exactly.  It's all so strange.  Why would Eden leave her children, Cruz's parents, and daddy, to come to London with Kirk Cranston, of all people?"
     
    "Sounds like you'll have plenty to discuss over dinner tonight.  They should be arriving before then and I've asked Christine to prepare a special meal for all of us....and our guests."
     
    "Guests?" Edmund says, entering the room.
     
    "Yes, father, guests.  Kelly's sister, Eden, and a couple of her friends will be arriving later.  I hope you don't mind that I've taken the liberty of inviting them to stay here.  I figure there's plenty of room for everyone.  It is a CASTLE, after all."
     
    "Kelly, would you be so kind as to give my son and I a moment alone?"
     
    "Of course.  Obviously my husband here should have discussed this with you first.  You've been very gracious to let us stay here as long as you have.  I hope you don't feel too put out that Ashton here has invited my sister and her.....friends to stay.  He's just trying to make me happy is all, as he always does.  I'll go and get a cup of tea from Christine in the kitchen.  Would either of you like anything?"
     
    "Nothing at all my dear, the privacy will be quite enough."
     
    Kelly exits the room, muttering to herself about Eden, Kirk, and :Pearl being the oddest of combinations.  Back in the living room, Edmund glares at his son.
     
    "Just what are you up to?  It's been hard enough keeping Kelly away from her mother....now you've got her sister coming as well?   Just what in the devil are you up to?"
     
    "I suggest you listen and listen good.  If you want this charade of a life that you've created for yourself and your pod in the East Wing to continue, you'll do everything that I ask of you tonight.  Otherwise, I'll expose you to the Capwell girls, who will surely go running to daddy...."
     
    "You wouldn't dare.   You wouldn't risk your marriage to Kelly Capwell, that I know."
     
    "You're right, I wouldn't.  And you'll understand things as they unfold today.  You just do exactly as I say or this whole thing will blow up in your face tonight father.  Do I make myself clear?"
     
    "Why you little.....just who do you think you are speaking to me this way?   How dare you assume that I would go along with this, risk everything FOR...my God, if your mother were alive...."
     
    "I thought she was.  Upstairs.  In her private bedroom.  Isn't that the double entendre you're leading right now?  You're just going to have to trust me for now father.  As for now, I must be going.  I have some business to attend to.  Please, keep Kelly entertained while I'm gone.   She seems to find you.....fascinating.  If only she knew just how interesting the life you're really leading right now really is...."
     
    Ashton exits and as he leaves, Edmund takes out his phone and dials Pamela.
     
    "We've got trouble.  Big trouble."
     
    (EXT: Lionel and Augusta's London Flat)
     
    --Augusta sits in her satin robe, staring at her husband across the breakfast table.  Clearly uncomfortable, she attempts to break the ice.
     
    "Well that went rather smoothly yesterday."
     
    "Those aren't the words I'd use if I were you, Augusta.  How dare you keep this from me for as long as you have.  How dare you!"
     
    "How dare I?  After what that woman and your tawdry affairs with her have done to me over the years, you should consider yourself lucky I clued you in at all."
     
    "Lucky?"
     
    "Yes, lucky.  I couldn't care less about Sophia and the last thing I want is for you to go waltzing down memory lane with her.  But, I did the noble, unselfish thing and told you the truth.  I thought you'd be rather proud of me."
     
    "Proud?"
     
    "Yes, proud.  What is with these one word inquisitions you're spitting at me?   If I had my way, that woman would have stayed dead and buried where she belonged.  Ironic, though, isn't it.  Here we are, 34 years later, and it's 1979 all over again.  Sophia is operating under a false name, with no previous recollection of her old life, Marcello is her only confidante....it's de ja vous.  Only this time...well, I'm not quite sure I understand the logistics of it.  She didn't fall off a yacht for pete's sake, she was pronounced dead.  By Saint Mary Duvall of all people and there's no way Sister Mary would lie about this sort of thing.  You have to give credit where credit is due....Edmund has pulled off quite the caper here.  I think you'd rather enjoy his torturing of CC, if it didn't involve you're quintessential love, Sophia, that is.   And here I am, allowing you to play hero to the tawdry slut you cheated on me with and created that.....circus performing son of your's with.  And  the only reason he's even alive is because your mother switched the babies all those years ago.  Otherwise, Sophia would have shot your only child with her."
     
    "Thank you, Augusta, for the refresher course and the lovely walk down memory lane.  Well one thing is clear- I couldn't get through to her.  And if  I can't get through to her...there's only one other man who can....CC!"
     
    "Lionel, have you gone mad?  Did you not listen to the history course that Marcello gave you?  CC has a past with Loretta as well as Sophia.  His involvement could make this situation more chaotic than it already is and worsen Sophia's condition, which God knows is the lassst thing you'd want to do."
     
    "He has a right to know that his wife is alive, Augusta.  Whether I like him, hate him, respect him, or not, he loves her and is grieving for her.  It isn't right that we keep this from him."
     
    Augusta walks across the table and hits Lionel on the back of the head.
     
    "Would you get your brain wired back in, Lionel?  We need to put Sophia first here and involving CC is only going to cause a bigger mess than this already is.  I suggest that we at least wait until we here from Marcello before we do anything rash.  Where is that "dame" of a mother of yours when I need her to talk some sense into you?  We at least need to wait until we hear from Marcello first.  At the very least, he did put that tracking device in the suitcase, so we'll know- Sophi--Loretta's--oh whatever the hell that tramp is calling herself's whereabouts are at any given time.  Patience, dear.  I doubt this is the last we've heard from Marcello."
     
    (EXT: Lady DuMonde's Mansion)
     
    --Ashton is greeted at the door by the butler and requests to see Marcello at once.  Marcello swiftly enters the room and wonders aloud what Ashton could want with him.  Ashton suggests that they talk somewhere in private.  He explains that he accidentally stumbled into Sophia's room and realizes what his father has done and wants to right the wrong.  Marcello admits to a knowing Ashton that he already knows about Sophia and is trying to jog her memory.  Ashton quizzically asks if anyone else knows and Marcello tells him only Lionel and Augusta.
     
    "Doesn't Sophia have a history with the Lockridges?"
     
    "A long one- she had a forbidden love affair with Lionel for a good portion of her life."
     
    "Well couldn't you use that and your hypnosis techniques to kick start her memory?"
     
    "I've already thought of that and I tried it yesterday, but Sophia and Augusta exchanged words and Loretta....Sophia got cold feet.  She's truly convinced that she's your mother."
     
    "My mother-in-law is brainwashed into believing she's my mother.  Sounds like something out of a soap opera."
     
    "You'd think so, but this has happened before, and the last time it did, it caused insurmountable, permanent damage to the Capwells, especially to Channing, Eden, and CC"
     
    "Of course.  Well, if I could get you in to see her again tonight, do you think you could get Lionel to come alone?"
     
    "I'm not sure.  Augusta can be a handful and she'll want to come but.... I can try."
     
    "Try you will, if you want to bring Sophia back.  And you will succeed.  You seem a smart man, Marcello.  I'm sure you can come up with a good reason to bring Lionel to the castle on his own.  Here"
     
    Ashton writes down his phone number.
     
    "This is my cell number.  You call me when you're on the way.  Try to make it around 7:30, as we will all be at dinner at that time and it will be much easier to sneak you into the mansion."
     
    "All of you?"
     
    "Yes, my father, my wife, her sister..."
     
    "Eden's going to be there?"
     
    "Yes but she'll be at dinner.  I haven't told Kelly or any of the Capwells about Sophia because.....well, because my wife has told me the sordid family history and I'd hate to put any of them through that again before Sophia realizes that she's....Sophia.  I'm disgusted by what my father has done- it could damn well ruin my marriage and there's no way in hell I'm going to let that happen.  You just follow my instructions and I'll make sure you're able to see Sophia.  Now, I must be going, as my father will soon be wondering where I am.  I was very careful not to be followed.  I don't want him to have any idea that I know about this, nor that I'm helping you."
     
    "I appreciate it Ashton  You're doing a good thing."
     
    "Yes well, I hope so and I do hope that everything goes as planned.  Now as I said, I must be going."
     
    Ashton sees himself out and immediately dials his phone.
     
    "Ok, it's all set.  I hope you're ready for everything that's about to happen."
     
    The camera pans to a man in a suit, sitting in an office, without his face being shown.  
     
    A familiar, English accented voice is heard on the other line.
     
    "Oh, I'm ready.  I'm more than ready."
     
    They hang up and the camera pans up to the mystery man.....
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     



     
     
    (THE END......For TODAY)
     
  2. juniorz1
    SONBC INTERVIEWS ROSCOE BORN
    SONBC- Well welcome back Roscoe!!!  What is this, the 18th daytime serial you've been cast in?
     
    Roscoe Born- Actually, Santa Barbara was my 2nd soap originally, I was on Ryan's Hope prior to being cast on SB.
     
    SONBC- But this is 'RTSB.'  It's not your mother's 'Santa Barbara.'
     
    Roscoe Born- My mother actually was more of a P&G soap fan- As The World Turns and Guiding Light were her favorites.  But I know what you mean.   However, the writing is brilliant, there are surprises abound and I get to work with the incomparable Marcy Walker again.
     
    SONBC- Yes, but for how long.
     
    Roscoe Born- Well, you know how Greg operates.  I'm not at liberty to say.  What I can tell you is that the late start is all Marcy's fault.
     
    SONBC- Trouble in paradise?  On set difficulties already?"
     
    Roscoe Born- Nothing like that.  She had prior commitments to her church that Greg graciously agreed to work around.  He considered an emergency recast, but in the end, the decision was made to delay the premiere and the shooting of the premiere until Marcy was available.   Shooting has been a bit hectic, working around her church schedule but everyone at 'RTSB' agrees that accommodating that request in order to have Marcy is well worth it.
     
    SONBC- So can you give us a definite premiere date?  Are you gonna be around a while?
     
    Roscoe Born- The answer to both of those questions is this- stay tuned!!!
     
    SONBC- You have to give us something Roscoe, more than that.
     
    Roscoe Born- I've been lucky enough to receive 'Special Guest Star' billing.   I've been told we'll be on air sometime in August, but that remains to be seen.   But I can tell you Marcy started shooting this week and you're not gonna want to miss a minute!
     
     
  3. juniorz1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmrPTEbp6A

    (The role of Joann Walsh is now being played by Maura West)

    (EXT: Santa Barbara Airport)

    --Kirk is stunned to see his former fiance standing behind him.

    "Don't just stand there like a deer in the headlights, Kirk. Answer my question. Or would you rather I call Eden and the three of us can have this chat together?"

    "Joann, my love, my pet, there is nothing for you to worry about. I have Eden under control and I need to get on this plane right now or everything that's been planned is going to blow up in our faces. Now if you don't mind, my love is waiting..."

    Kirk turns around and begins to walk away, but Joann runs up behind him and snatches his phone out of his hand. Before Kirk can even react, Joann calls back the person who Kirk just got off the phone with. The phone rings twice and someone picks up.

    "Kirk? Kirk? What do you want? I thought you said everything was going fine...."

    "It is, it is. This is Laurie, Kirk's girlfriend and I was just wondering who my devilish boyfriend here was speaking with.......Do you have a name?"

    "Of course. Santana. And trust me, I have no designs on your boyfriend. It was a business call. Completely business."

    "I'm sure it was. He was just being his usual deceptive self and I wasn't about to let him get away with it. Lovely talking to you Santiana."

    "It's Santana"

    "Of course it is. Good bye now."

    Kirk looks at Joann with a guilty look on his face. He asks for his phone back so he can board the plane.

    "Gladly."

    Joann throws the phone and it hits Kirk directly in the eye.

    "What the hell was that for?"

    "You know damn well what it for. Castillo? Santana? So Cruz is alive. You've been LYING to me. And to Quinn. I don't think he'll be too pleased to hear that you didn't carry out his mission, and then you're little love-fest with the object of your obsession will all go down the drain, won't it."

    "Cruz was never supposed to die, right pumpkin?"

    "Don't you dare patronize me. Santana Andrade was never part of the plan and you know it. Haven't you learned not to double cross me Kirk? I thwarted your takeover of Capwell Enterprises. Did you really think you were gonna get away with this. I want answers and I want them now. Why in the HELL did you get Santana mixed up in this?"

    "I didn't, my pet, I didn't. She happens to live in Mexico and Eden called her and she confronted Angel and she got the map and she...."

    "And she saved her high school sweetheart. Well bully for Santana. I'm not even going to ask why you didn't tell me Kirk because I already know- you're a COWARD! Seriously, you have botched everything from day one and you honestly are being blackmailed by Santana Andrade? For God's sake, slip her a mickey and be done with it you fool. But no, no, because we all know not only are you cowardly, but you're selfish. All you care about is your precious Eden and getting her in your clutches. Who gives a damn who you screw over in the process? You go, Kirk. Go on to London with Princess Eden. But you're going to fix this. So help me GOD Kirk, when you get back to Santa Barbara, you WILL fix this. Or your leg won't be your only prosthetic body part!"

    (EXT: Capwell Hotel)

    --Ted catches Angela and begins slapping her and trying to wake her up. When she doesn't come to, he calls 911 and reports everything. When he's off the phone, he asks the receptionist if any doctors are staying in the hotel, to which she responds that she's not allowed to give out that sort of information.

    "My father OWNS this hotel damnit! And this is my wife!"

    "I'm sorry Mr. Capwell- I didn't recognize you. How embarrassing. And I've worked here since the 80s! ( )"

    "Just can it and answer the question."

    "No sir, at least none that are in the building. Is there anything I can do?"

    "A glass of water, something, anything, just go do something."

    A bewildered Ted continues to shake Angela, trying to get her to come to. Suddenly he hears a familiar voice.

    "Ted. Ted, what's wrong?"

    "It's Angela, Gina. She's fainted and so help me, if you've done anything, ANYTHING to harm my wife..."

    "I swear to you Ted, I didn't. We were just having a.....conversation, that's all. I did notice she was acting a little weaker than normal, but I thought nothing of it."

    "That I believe. You don't think Gina, do you? Clearly she was stressed out and I doubt your conversation had anything to do with those cheap denim jeans you're marketing."

    "Those cheap jeans have become a major factor in keeping your father's company afloat, Ted. Lest you forget, that takeover attempt would have gone through much more swiftly had it not been for Gina Jeans. I saved that company Ted."

    "I don't have time for this Gina. My wife is unconcious on the floor."

    "I see that. And that is not my fault."

    Suddenly, Angela comes to.

    "Ted......Gina.....what just......why am I on the floor?"

    "Not for the usual reason," Gina snarks.

    "Shut up, Gina. Honey, you fainted. Just lie still. The paramedics are on the way. Where is that IDIOT with the water??!?"

    "That's the kind of employees you people have working at this place, Ted. Kelly's too busy waltzing around Europe marrying strangers to run a business."

    "Would you PLEASE make yourself useful for once Gina and get my wife a glass of water?"

    Gina stands there, giving Ted her best insulted Gina face.

    "NOW Gina!"

    "Of course. I'm sure you'll be fine, Angela. You always seem to come out on top. I'm sure this will be no exception."

    Gina goes to get the glass of water as the paramedics arrive. When Angela protests and says it was a dizzy spell and that she's fine, Ted insists she let the paramedics take her to the hospital and be checked out by a doctor. Angela softens when she sees the look of concern on Ted's face. The paramedics place Angela on the stretcher and put her into the ambulance as Gina returns with the water.

    "What's going on? Where are they taking Angela?"

    "Paris," Ted quips. "It's the paramedics Gina, where do you think she's going? Now can you please stay here and run the hotel while I tend to my wife?"

    "Get my wife a glass of water. Run the hotel. Create a line of jeans that will shoot the stocks through the roof. Sure, Ted, run along. Lord knows you Capwells wouldn't understand hard work even if you had to build a house. You'd just find someone else to do all the work and-"

    "Thanks Gina. You're a real life saver."

    Ted leaves and a devious look comes across Gina's face. She pulls out her phone and places a call.

    "Lily....it's Mom."

    "Mom, where are you?"

    "I'm here at the Capwell Hotel and the most delicious thing just happened."

    "Yeah, what's that?"

    "Angela Cassidy.......Capwell(she chokes on the word)......just fainted..."

    "Really? Well....so what?"

    "So what? She's been nauseated lately, dizzy, now she's fainting....."

    "Yeah, and...."

    "For God's sake, Lily, she's either got a brain tumor or she's PREGNANT! And I'd bet a million dollars on the latter...."


    THE END......for today
  4. juniorz1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmrPTEbp6A

    (EXT- The Capwell Hotel)

    --Angela sits behind her desk, clutching her head in her hands and feeling nauseated. When she opens her eyes, she sees Ted standing there.

    "Honey, you don't look so hot."

    "And good morning to you too, Mr. Capwell. I'm just a little under the weather, that's all. With the amount of work I'm doing both here and at Capwell, that's to be expected. What brings my handsome husband by anyway? Something on your mind."

    "Actually yes. The other day with Gina in fact. Something was going on there Angela, and I don't think it had anything to do with promoting Gina Jeans either."

    Angela pauses for a moment, nervously staring back at her husband.

    "Well? Am I right? Was she harrassing you? Because if she was, I'll...."

    "Relax, Ted. I'm a big girl and I can certainly handle Gina Blake DeMont Capwell Capwell Capwell Timmons Lockridge."

    "What was it that she was taunting you about?"

    "Her daughter, what else? She still is reeling from the fact that you married me and not Lily, probably because it ruined any chances of Gina being a Capwell, Ted. Yes I know what I did wasn't.......I didn't go about it the right way. But I make no apologies for loving you. Or marrying you for that matter. You know Ted, I was married to David for a number of years and while I enjoyed the wealth and the prestige that went along with that, I was more in love with our status than him. Then there was Warren, who frankly, didn't have the capacity to love anyone but himself at the time. But when I met you......it was different. Sure at first, it was just sex..."

    "Just sex? Fantastic, off the charts, hot, amazing sex, the best sex I've ever had in my-"

    "Ok, ok, I see what you're getting that. And that's all I thought it was, honestly. My using you to fill the void I felt from Warren's inability to return my feelings. Frankly, I don't think I was ever in love with Warren, more the idea of him. But you. You were kind, gentle, caring, the kind of man I never felt I deserved in my life, especially after what happened to my sister Marilyn all those years ago, which I fully blamed myself for. You showed me what real love could be like, and yet I didn't think I deserved you, that you deserved better. Which is why I ended it and began dating your father. I knew he was one person I could be with that you wouldn't be able to stand to watch and I was right. But then I saw you dating Lily. And I could see how much she loved you and that you clearly cared about her. I wasn't in love with your father but I just wanted you to be happy. Or so I thought."

    "You thought?"

    "Well yes, I thought. But then we'd be in a room together and I couldn't bare not to be with you. Then, when we were trapped in that explosion....I saw how gentle you were with me, how you assured me we were going to be alright. And I realized then that I was in love with you. Actually, when you'd fallen asleep, I told you so. And I realized that all these years, I'd been depriving myself of something wonderful, to be loved in a way I never thought I could because I didn't deserve it. I knew I had to let go of all of that and more importantly, I knew that you loved me and whether you cared for Lily or not, you were going to marry her out of a sense of obligation, the same reason I had married David and almost CC. I couldn't put you through that and I don't think I could have handled it. So yes, I did some nasty, underhanded things. Like seducing you. Like having Lily kidnapped and donning a wedding dress and stealing her wedding. But I did that out of love for you and sometimes in life, you have to fight for what you want, for what's right, even if you have to fight dirty. I wasn't going to deprive myself out of that kind of love any longer and there was no way I was going to let you deprive yourself either. And when you agreed to married me that day.....you made me the happiest woman I've ever been in my life. I love you Ted Capwell and I always will, no matter what happens. Please, don't ever doubt that."

    "And don't doubt my love either Angela. I love you more that I thought I could love any woman, or would love any woman. Now come here because if I don't kiss you right now, I'm gonna burst."

    Angela gets up from her desk and walks toward Ted. Just as she's about to walk into his arms, she faints and he catches her, shocked.

    (EXT- Santa Barbara Airport)

    ---Kirk and Pearl sit patiently waiting for Eden to arrive. They see her walking toward them with an assistant and a half a dozen bags.

    "Edie, what is this? Your entire closet?"

    "A woman can never be too prepared. Besides, I brought a few disguises along with me, you know, for sleuthing?"

    "Sleuthing? Man are you lucky Cruzzie ain't here right now because he'd..."

    "What? Fight with me and try and prevent me from being involved in the investigation? And when did that ever work Pearl?"

    "You did always have a knack for doin the exact opposite of what the police captain told ya to do, didn't ya?"

    "He just didn't like it because I ended up being the one to crack his cases. You know I've never been one to shy away from danger. Speaking of, hello Kirk? Ready to be implicated in a crime we all know you had something to do with?"

    "I've told you and I'll tell you again- I've changed my life, who I am. I just hope you'll soon be able to see that and realize that-"

    "Spare me. Anyhow, daddy's jet is ready. Are we all set?"

    "Sure are. Oh and I gave Kell a call and she and Ashton said they want us to stay in his father's castle. I figured having the support of your sister would help you keep a level head."

    "Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing Kelly. Her husband, on the other hand....."

    "What? You have some kind of problem with this Ashton guy?"

    "There's just something about him. He seemed a little to interested in my life. Mine and Cruz's. And Daddy clearly doesn't like him and he's always been a pretty good judge of character..."

    "Edie, let me remind you- he approved of Kirkie here, he didn't like Cruz at first, he married Pamela, then Gina, he's let that Elizabeth woman walk all over him, he has illegitame children all over the world that keep popping up..."

    "Yes, well, on this one, I think he may be right. This Ashton Lavery just seems to....perfect. I hope for Kelly's sake that I'm wrong because for all the trouble with men in her life, I'd like nothing more for her to find some happiness. With the RIGHT guy."

    "Me too Edie. Me too."

    Eden's phone rings and she's informed that the jet is ready for them to board. Before they get on the plane, Kirk's phone rings and says it's a call he has to take, if they'd just give him a moment.

    "Make it fast, Kirk. Because I'd be more than happy to leave you behind. You could take your company's jet you know."

    "It will be just a minute, I promise. Would you mind taking my bags Pearl?"

    "Anything for you Kirkie"

    Kirk walks away as they board the plane. He answers the phone and it's Santana on the other end.

    "It's about time I heard from you. What the hell is going on with Castillo?"

    "Relax Kirk, he had thought it was 1986 and that we're still married. But there is one problem."

    "Oh, and what's that?"

    "We need to make it legal. And the only way we can do that is if he divorces Eden. Now I can get Cruz to sign the papers, but how on Earth are you going to get Eden to sign them without her realizing what's going on."

    "You just leave that to me. I'll have Eden in a position where she'll be more than ready to sign those papers very soon. Now I've got to go, but leave Eden to me. You just handle Castillo."

    Kirk hangs up and begins walking toward the plane when someone grabs him and turns him around.




    "Joann?"

    "Just what the hell do you think you're up to Kirk? And you better tell me the truth or so help me, I'll march right onto that plane and tell Eden everything I know. EVERYTHING!"



    THE END........for today
  5. juniorz1
    SONBC: You're back and man, what a rousing start. I LOVE how you end every episode with a cliffhanger. THAT is what the on-air soaps should be doing.

    Greg: Thanks so much for the compliment. I'm quite proud of my first two episodes. The hardest part about writing is getting started. But now that I have, I'm roaring to go!

    SONBC: Tell us about Joann. She's been an enigma for some time now, mainly arguing with Gina and working for Capwell Enterprises. Yet on this last installment, she seems to be crossing into the Kirk storyline.

    Greg: First of all, I'm THRILLED to finally have Maura West in the cast. She's a spectacular actress and while I like Kim Rhodes, I just couldn't resist changing it over to Maura for the story I have planned. Now as for her involvement with Kirk, they were once engaged, she used him to get into Capwell Enterprises, and then thwarted his takeover attempt. Now why she's doing what she did in the last episode, I can not tell you. It would spoil my fun. But what I will say is just WAIT and see what she does in the next episode. I think the fans are going to LOVE what I have planned for Joann. In fact, when I did a survey a while back, she was easily ranked as their favorite new character, yet she'd barely done anything but spar with Gina. I'm using that to garner her the sympathy she's going to need. But when all of her secrets, including her identity, are revealed, the audience will clearly understand the motivations she's had for everything that she's done.

    SONBC: What about this Lockridge story you have planned, mirroring your own real-life 2012 drama?

    Greg: I'm excited to start writing it, but it's going to take me a few weeks to get there. I think it will be an interesting, different kind of storyline for the Lockridges. And I have one more return planned that nobody is going to see coming, but that person will shake up the canvas for sure.

    SONBC: I have to ask the question that's on everyone's mind- WHEN is the next episode airing?

    Greg: I plan on writing it today, though it doesn't mean it will get finished. But expect to see it back.

    SONBC: Any news about the talk show or interviewing more behind the scenes SB talent?

    Greg: Nothing yet, but I'm CONVINCED that at least some of the cast and crew are reading it. That includes you Ms. Grahn. She's my likeliest suspect, but there's a few others I feel may be reading as well. I hope so. This blog is getting more notice on the net and they must know it exists. We're at 150,000 some odd hits and my goal is to hit 200,000 by May. With as much action as I have planned, it's well withing the realm of possibility.

    SONBC: Thankis so much Greg for your usual candor and yet another entertaining interview. And don't miss "Return to Santa Barbara." Only on SONBC.
  6. juniorz1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmrPTEbp6A

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    ---Eden finishes packing up her things and heads to the door. She opens it, surprised to find Julia standing there.

    "Julia....What are you doing here?"

    "I see I've come at a bad time. What is all this luggage Eden? You're not thinking of running out of town are you? I know this is hard for you Eden, I went through it once when I thought Mason was dead, but running away isn't the answer. Believe me. You're going to need the support of your friends and your family right now and---"

    "Relax, Julia. I'm not running away, just taking a little trip, that's all. Daddy's jet is waiting at the airport for me and if I don't get a move on...."

    "What? Your father's flight will leave without you? What's going on Eden? I know you, I see that look in your eye. You're up to something."

    Eden explains that she has found out that Quinn Armitage is the one who set Cruz up and killed him, and that she's tracked him to London. So she's going to confront him and hopefully, bring him to justice once and for all. When Julia interjects that isn't something she should be doing alone, Eden tells her she's not. Kirk will be accompanying her.

    "Over my dead body. There's no way in hell I'm letting you go anywhere alone with that man. Cruz would strike me down from-"

    "Heaven? Funny, that's exactly what Pearl said, which is why he's insisting on coming with me. I'll be fine Julia, I promise, and Pearl will be there. Plus Kelly and Ashton are already in London, so I'll have plenty of support."

    "I'd still like to come. You and Cruz are my best friends you know and I've been in this with you from the beginning. And don't even think of trying to talk me out of it."

    "I wouldn't dare. But Julia....is this really about Cruz and me? Or are you the one that's running.......from my brother.....again...."

    Julia explains that she can't help it. Just when she thinks things are going well with Mason, Mary comes up. Over and over and over again. She can't help but think that Mary is the true love of Mason's life and she will never to be able to measure up to that.

    "Even if we do get back together Eden, how can I know that's there's not a part of him that wants to be with her? She was his first love, probably the love of his life. How do I compete with that? She's always going to be there, running into him, giving him those longing looks. You know she still loves him and I can see that part of him, a big part of him still loves her. I didn't marry Mason to share him with someone else. I want all of him. Heart, mind, body, and soul and I won't settle for any less than that."

    "Then fight for him Julia. Fight for him. I had to fight for Cruz for years. Santana, Victoria Lane, Elena, Sandra Mills, the list goes on and on. But in the end it was worth it. We had 20 magical years together that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world for. And that man who took him away from me.....he's gonna pay. I'm gonna make sure of that. Life is too short Julia. We take so much for granted. Picking out our own clothes, being able to eat when we're hungry, being loved and loved back in a way we never dreamt we could. The kind of love that you and my brother share is worth fighting for. And the Julia Wainright I've always known has never backed down from a fight. Why start now?"

    "How is it that you know just the right thing to say?"

    "I learned from the greatest man I've ever known."

    She looks at her watch,

    "I really do have to go Julia. Are you going to be okay?"

    "I always am."

    "Please just think about what I said. Mason is a lot of things, but a fool isn't one of them. He lives in the present and thinks of the future. He knows what he has with you and there's no way he's just going to throw all of that away for a 25 year old romance."


    (EXT: Edmund's Creepy Castle)

    ---Marcello, Lionel, and Augusta rush to the door Sophia told them she could sneak them into. When they signal her phone, she runs down and opens the door. Lionel is stunned to see Sophia standing before him.

    "My God. It's true. Sophia.....how..."

    "My name is not Sophia. I don't believe we've met. I'm Loretta. Loretta Lavery."

    "I see. Well it's a pleasure to meet you Soretta....I mean Loretta. This is my wife, Augusta."

    "Augusta? Actually we've already met, haven't we?"

    "Yes, at Lady DuMonde's ball. How have you been?"

    Sophia asks Marcello why he's brought these people with her and he tells her he was hoping they could help jog her memory. Sophia is confused about how total strangers could refresh anything and grows uncomfortable with them all being there.

    "Are you ready for the hypnosis?"

    "Actually, I've changed my mind. To be honest, I'm starting to believe you have me confused with a completely different person. I've been remembering more and more about my life and none of you are a part of it."

    "If only that were true," Augusta interjects.

    "And what, pre tell, is that supposed to mean?"

    "For as much turmoil as you've caused, it's laughable for me to hear you even utter those words.. Not a part of our lives. You only ruined mine, or at least tried to. On several occassions. Frankly, I'm starting to feel sorry at my attempt to even help you. Stay Loretta for the rest of your life for all I care. I'm sure you'll be very happy with Dr. Jeckyll and Vera."

    "Excuse me? Nobody speaks to me like that in my home, certainly not some commoner I've barely ever laid eyes on..."

    "Commoner......why you....."

    Lionel holds Augusta back as she goes to lunge for Loretta.

    "Perhaps peasant would be a better word for the way you''re acting. All of you please leave. This was all a huge mistake. Please just go."

    "But Sophia, please, we're only trying to help yo-"

    "Stop calling me that. My name is Loretta Lavery and it's going to stay that way. I don't trust any of you, not a one. Oh, and Marcello. Here's your phone. Take it. I want no part of this anymore. Edmund makes me very happy and I him. He'd never do a thing to harm me. He's the kindest, gentlest man I've ever met in my life. I don't see why I ever fell for your lines and your connery. Go on. TAKE IT! Take it and get the hell out of here or I'll have security THROW YOU OUT!"

    "Who, that dolt maid of yours? We've already met. Wow. Even brainwashed, you're still the same sanctimonious bitch you always were. I, for one, am happy to go and never have set eyes on you again. Oh and congratulations by the way. Dr. Lavery is a lovely man. I'm sure the two of you will be very happy together. Come on Lionel."

    "But I-"

    "She's made herself quite clear. It's time that we leave. She obviously doesn't want or need her help. Besides, I'm sure CC has already moved on......with a much younger woman, if memory serves. Younger and more beautiful. Do be well though Loretta-Bot. Send pictures- create a Facebook page. And please, tell Dr Lavery I'm quite impressed with his work."

    Marcello convinces Lionel that Augusta is right. Nothing is going to get accomplished with Sophia as agitated as she is and they'd best go. But while Sophia is distracted, he slips a tracking device into her suitcase.

    (EXT: Santa Barbara airport)

    ----Pearl and Kirk patiently wait at the airport for Eden to arrive.

    "You know Kirkie, Edie's never gonna look twice at you, contrary to what you think."

    "This isn't about Eden, believe it or not. It's about clearing my name. I've worked hard to rehabilitate myself and that man has risked me and my reputation."

    "Reputation? Kidnapping? Gaslighting? Attempted murders? Although, that shot you took at Gina...... Your reputation speaks for itself Kirkie boy."

    "Maybe so. At least I have had a wife. When was the last time you dated a woman who didn't feel sorry for you? And we both know you're not coming for Eden. You're coming because you're still pining for Kelly Capwell. And that ship has sailed my friend. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a business call I need to make"

    Kirk walks off as Pearl watches suspiciously. He dials the number and waits for the answer. A mystery voice answers on the other end,

    "Ok, everything is in motion. I've done my part. Eden is on her way to London. Now it's time for you to hold up your end of the deal."

    "Oh don't worry Kirk. By the time I'm through, Eden Castillo will never be the same."


    THE END........For Today
  7. juniorz1
    New Contract Players (from L to R, top to bottom): Matt Cedeno as Rafe Castillo, Shell Danielson as Laken Lockridge, Kristen Meadows as Victoria Lane, Victor Webster as Chip Castillo, Maura West as Joann Walsh



    New Recurring Players/Special Guest Stars (from L to R)- Beverly Archer as Christine Gorrow, Roberta Bizeau as Flame Beaufort, and Roscoe Born as Quinn Armitage
  8. juniorz1
    Well, 'RTSB' fans, the moment you have been waiting for has ARRIVED. On TUESDAY, January 15th, 2013 (the 20th Anniversary of the demise of our beloved 'Santa Barbara), the SONBC-Award winning Blog, 'Return to Santa Barbara' relaunches. And from what we learned in this interview with creator juniorz1 aka Greg Ziobrowski, it's going to be a doozy. Shocking returns, plot twists, new stories being launched, and MANY of the ongoing stories of this extraordinary fictional continuation of SB either wrapping up or springing off in new directions.

    At first, the network execs at SONBC (and many fans for that matter) were rightfully skeptical about the show's return. However, in his most REVEALING interview yet, Greg us anxious, excited, concerned, and confused all at the same time. One thing is for certain though: If everything Greg states here comes to fruition, 2013 is going to be one hell of a year for 'Santa Barbara' and 'Return to Santa Barbara' fans. Read on in the article for some surprising casting tidbits, a surprising recast, and all the interesting twists and turns that Greg/juniorz has planned for this year.


    SONBC: First off, congratulations on your comeback today! It's been a long wait- 6 years to be exact- for the continuing story of 'Return to Santa Barbara' to make it to the airwaves. Can you give us some insight on that?

    JUNIORZ1: To best understand, one must go back to the beginning. Many thought that I brought 'Return to Santa Barbara' to SONBC as a ratings stunt to jump-start the network and give "King Reilly's DAYS" a run for its money. That simply isn't true, though I won't deny I was thrilled with the ratings we did receive, which far exceeded that of the original program. We were the top-viewed blog almost every week we aired, even if we only put out 2 or 3 episodes in that week. But make no mistake, I was as shocked as anyone by that reception. In fact, I had no idea what was happening, until people began registering to SON with Santa Barbara-themed names just so they could post in the 'RTSB' comment section. I think around 30 members joined in November 2006 simply to read and comment on the blog, which was a nice surprise. The biggest compliment, however, is how much they enjoyed it and the comparisons my writing got to that of the Dobsons years on the show. For someone that was always a HUGE 'Santa Barbara' fan and dreamed of writing it as a small child, there was and is no greater compliment and I was humbled.

    But back to why it came about. Another SON member, KMan101, Private Messaged me, asking about the history of SB because he was thinking of bringing it to SONBC. I didn't respond, as I had already thought about bringing it on myself and there was no way I was going to allow someone who didn't watch nor know the history of the original series, try to write a version of 'Santa Barbara' without my take coming out first. A couple weeks later, I announced in the BLOG section of SON that I would be starting a brand new soap, "Return to Santa Barbara." I was inundated with requests from long-time members of this board to write 'RTSB' so anyone could read it, even if they hadn't watched the original show. But my creative vision was already planned in my head, and had been since Marcy Walker left SB in 1991 and I began writing my own version of SB when I was 12 to get through that difficult time. (Editor's Note: JuniorZ has never kept his adoration for Ms. Walker hidden here on SON- it's well known that he is her biggest fan in these parts). The stories of 'RTSB' had been conceived in 1994, the final year that I wrote my version of Santa Barbara, which I was the only person who ever read. I used to have a binder filled with 'SB' episodes and even created a spinoff in 1993 that focused on The Hartley family (Nick Hartley's family, that is), which I put in a separate binder. When I had stopped writing SB in the 90s, I was at what I thought was one of the strongest points I had in my stories. And that is what inspired 'RTSB.' Characters like Elizabeth Wayne and Dr. Edmund Lavery may have been new to real-life Santa Barbara viewers, but they had been in my head for 12 years when this blog began.

    SONBC: Talk to us about the casting of 'RTSB.' For a new take on a well-known old soap, there was a surprising amount of new characters, actors, and recasts of beloved characters. Some of the time, the originals returned (like Robin Mattson replacing Leann Hunley as Gina right before the premeiere, and Justin Deas returning and replacing Tuc Watkins in the now-infamous spoof episode that first aired on January 15, 2007 and repeats today). Care to explain yourself here?

    JUNIORZ1: Sure. This wasn't supposed to be 'Santa Barbara'-lite. This was always going to be a new, updated version of the series. Sometimes, to gain proper interest in veteran characters, new characters need to be introduced to ignite story. While Elizabeth Wayne, Dr. Edmund Lavery, Steve Hall, Sherri Rhodes, Joann Walsh, Carla Ramirez, and Marta Ramirez were all brand new characters, each one of them was written in story with the veteran characters of the show, gave those characters fresh stories, and while the viewers didn't love them at first, I think I mostly found ways to make them care about them as much as I did and as much as they did their beloved characters. Elizabeth was probably the MOST HATED character on the show in the beginning, because many of my fans were CC & Sophia fans and she clearly was going to be an interloper in that relationship. They HATED the backstory because it didn't paint Sophia as a heroine. But what many of them failed to remember is that on 'Santa Barbara,' Sophia was ALWAYS written as the heroine who had the backstory of a villainess, ESPECIALLY in the era when she had supposedly married CC and broken up his marriage to Pamela. The Elizabeth backstory just added another layer to that, perhaps a darker one than the SB fans were used to with Sophia (she took part in forcing an illegal abortion on her younger sister when both were very young). But it was written in a way that nobody in the storyline was innocent- not CC, not Sophia, not Elizabeth, and certainly not Sophia & Elizabeth's father (a character never mentioned on the original show and while he had long passed before RTSB in the storyline, he was certainly integral to the backstory.)

    As for the recasts, I admit I had issues with some of the casting decisions made on 'Santa Barbara,' particularly Marj Dusay's take on Pamela Capwell Conrad and Jack Wagner's false version of Warren Lockridge. But Pamela was going to be pivotal to 'RTSB' and I had story planned for Warren as well, so both were re-introduced with recast characters. And while viewers seemed indifferent to Grant Aleksander taking on the role of Warren Lockridge, many were incensed that Carmen Duncan was playing Pamela. I was surprised to learn just how many fans Marj Dusay had, but she just never fit the role of Pamela for me (Shirley Anne Field, the original Pamela, was far closer to what I had always imagined Pamela to be) and I refused to bring her back even when fans were adamant that Pamela was supposed to be a brunette like Mason. But there was a method to my madness, and Marj Dusay had never once entered my mind while I was writing my Pamela. I wanted Pamela to be a blonde because I wanted her to be getting proper revenge on Sophia, and copying her hair color was part of that. I never once said Pamela was a natural blonde and I believe I even mentioned her having her hair bleached in one of the episodes. Carmen Duncan was, and still is, my Pamela, and probably always will be.

    I also had this conviction that NO actor on 'RTSB' could be employed on another soap. The only exception I made was with Nancy Lee Grahn's Julia, which is only because I have met Nancy in person and there is NO WAY she would allow another actress to play Julia if she were offered the chance to re-create her. Even though she's played GH's Alexis far longer, most still consider Julia Wainright to be Ms. Grahn's signature role and I truly believe she would leave 'GH' in a heartbeat if she could play Julia again.

    SONBC: One of your most highly touted recasts, and highest rated episodes, was the introduction of Linda Gibboney as Victoria Lane, a character originally played by Kristen Meadows.

    JUNIORZ1: Actually, that was my HIGHEST rated LIVE episode. When that episode was published, there were nearly 20 people waiting inside the blog to see who would be playing Victoria. It was the pinnacle of the series at that time. However, I think many will be surprised to learn that when 'RTSB' returns today, Kristen Meadows is back as Victoria Lane and is now a contract player. (EDITOR'S NOTE- Check the cast crawl on the right, which has been updated to include the current contract & recurring cast of 'RTSB.')

    SONBC: You are famous for your secrecy, which we think has been one of the key reasons that 'RTSB' has been so successful. Can you please give us a bit of a teaser/preview of what's to come on 'RTSB.'

    JUNIORZ1: Yes, I can.....

    SONBC: Ok..... Well, will you?

    JUNIORZ1: Since your question is now properly phrased, I'd be happy to. Certain storylines will be wrapping up and spiraling the characters involved in them into something new. One of those is the Edmund/Soretta storyline (Soretta is a fan created nickname for the current version of Sophia, who has been brainwashed into thinking she is Loretta Lavery, Edmund's first wife). That actually started in the 2010 episodes. The fans have been DYING to see Sophia back in Santa Barbara and going toe to toe with her sister Elizabeth and nemesis Pamela, and I have been dying to write it. It is going to happen this year, I can assure you that. The storyline & fallout have already been set up and the repercussions of it will be felt throughout the canvas. But as they say, be careful what you wish for. I can promise that Sophia's happiness will be short-lived.

    This will also spring Lionel & Augusta and the entire Lockridge clan in a new direction, one that has been inspired by my own family drama of 2012. I am EXTREMELY excited to start writing that storyline, as it will be quite a release for me. 'RTSB' viewers will learn, through the Lockridges, the reasons that I was unable to bring 'RTSB' back in 2012 and I think they will be SHOCKED. It's one of those soap stories that is so unbelievably tragic that fans won't even believe it could possibly happen in real life. But it did. In my own family. And my perspective will mostly be written through Laken Lockridge, which should be interesting, since Laken has always been a bit of a blank canvas. But Shell Danielson is back (on contract) and Laken will be a very clearly defined character from here on out, which I don't believe she ever was on 'Santa Barbara,' which is part of what makes it so interesting to write.

    The Julia/Mason/Mary triangle will come to a (sort of) resolution, as Mason & Mary finally meet and (try to) bond with their long-lost child, who is now 27 years old! That's a LONG time not to know your own child and it will be an adjustment for everyone involved. But don't be fooled for a second- this will not be an easy decision for Mason and though a decision has been made, that pain & longing of the losing party will continue on throughout her upcoming story. While this part of the triangle may be over, this is a soap. And on soaps, it's never over. Think Nikki/Victor/Ashley on Y&R.

    Brandon's storyline is going to spring into action and will be HUGE. I'm also introducing one of my all-time favorite actors, Victor Webster, in the role of Chip. True, he isn't hispanic, but neither is Chip (only 50% of him is). The younger generation of 'RTSB' is going to move from the background to the forefront, which is always how it was planned. HOWEVER, their stories will also heavily involve veteran characters, so I think the viewers will be quite invested in them. EVERYTHING on 'RTSB' has a ripple effect, always, and Brandon's storyline is MAJOR, as it should be. Brandon, and the fight for Brandon, was a HUGE part of the first 5 years of 'Santa Barbara,' so it's only fitting that we revisit that history.

    Finally, one character I'd like to talk about is Joann Walsh. She has been re-cast (see the cast crawl) and now has a VERY PERMANENT direction that will be SHOCKING to long-time SB and RTSB fans. I've always said Joann isn't who you think she is, and she still isn't. But the direction that I originally intended for her has shifted more times than I care to count, so much so that I no longer had a handle on her myself during the last months of 'RTSB.' That has completely changed and is inspired by my re-watching old storylines on YouTube. I truly think the fans will be shocked by this and are going to just LOVE it!

    SONBC: Well color us intrigued. Any parting words?

    JUNIORZ1: Yes. I want to thank all of the "Return to Santa Barbara" fans that have been SO patient in waiting for the series to come back. I was truly humbled in 2010 to be receiving 1000 hits a week for only writing 12 episodes. But this year, there will be FAR more episodes than that. I want this to be a gift to everyone who has patiently waited and politely asked me over the years when 'RTSB' would be returning. I'm so happy and excited to bring it back that it's indescribable. I just hope the fans enjoy reading it as much as I have writing it.

    SONBC: Thanks JuniorZ. Look for a repeat of the infamous 'RTSB' "spoof" episode that was written in 2007 sometime today and for the first brand new episode of 'Return to Santa Barbara' to launch in PrimeTime tonight. After that, I will do my best to stick to the schedule as planned, which you can also find on the right side of the blog. And be sure to check out the updated cast list on the right, and a news item this weekend explaining the reasoning for some of the changes.
  9. juniorz1
    http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm
    HEAD WRITER: Juniorz1
    GUEST WRITER: Tishy
    ****Be sure to click on everything that's underlined throughout today's special episode.

    (EXT: The Capwell Mansion)

    ----The camera settles on Kelly tossing & turning on the living room couch, mumbling something about Cruz. She tosses and turns as the camera closes in on her face and enters her mind.

    "CRU-UZZZZZZZZ, don't DO THIS TO ME PLEASE" shrieks KELLY

    "I'm sorry Kell. Someday you'll understand. She's my daughter I've got to protect her. You need to let me go."

    "CRU-UZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!! PLEASE!!! TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!!"

    "I'm sorry Kell, I can't. Even though I'm telling you this has everything to do with BJ, the truth is Eden is alive and I'm going to find her. I'm sorry that I made up this whole story of having a daughter, and an ex from high school who doesn't even know Santana. Truth is I'm going to find Eden, and you were nothing more than a poor substitute. Anyway, just tell em the cockamamie story about me killing Frank Goodman. Yeah, I've only known the guy 5 minutes and everyone knows I don't just go around killing people, but so what? I'm sure someone will buy it....."

    Cruz stops to look at a destroyed Kelly. Kelly leans in, thinking he's going to give her one last kiss. She is stunned when instead, he takes the last puff of his cigarette and puts it out with his shoe, all the while staring at her. Cruz turns around and boards the plane.

    "CRUZ NOOOOOOO!!!! WHY CRUZ? WHYYYYYYYYYY!??!?" Kelly says, doing her best Nancy Kerrigan impression. "WHYYYYYYYYY!!??!??"

    Kelly collapses on the airport runway.

    RealKelly (CG) is shown approaching the scene, looking at ED's Kelly sobbing and broken.

    "What is this? What the hell is THIS? Why is Cruz calling her Kelly? What's going on? Could someone please explain?"

    "I can" a familiar voice says in the background.

    "Who is that?"

    "Kelly Capwell, WELCOME to the latest of edition of What Could Have Been Your Life. I'm the host of What Could Have Been Your Life, KEITH TIMMONS!!!!! (surprise!!!)"

    "Keith, what are you doing here? And why do you look like that?"

    "I could ask you the same question, considering the scene we just saw. Doesn't even look like you!"

    "That's because it wasn't me!"

    "Hey, that's how I felt when I saw myself kissing Elizabeth Wayne last week, but it was most definitely me."

    "But that makes sense at least. This" She point's to ED's Kelly, collapsed on the runway "THIS makes no sense!!!"

    "Let's face it Kel, you haven't always been the brightest bulb or made the wisest decisions, so this would be just as fitting."

    "I'd never go after Cruz. He's the love of my sister's life for crying out loud!"

    "Well, looking like that, I see why he left ya on that runway, that's for sure. Seriously, Kell, how long had it been since you had a shampoo? " He scrutinizes ED's Kelly ".....or your roots done! Or your eyebrows plucked! Good lord, are those clothes made out of polyester? I don't see what Zorro saw in you in the first place. But if you think that's strange, you ain't seen nothing yet."

    Keith snaps his fingers and he and Kelly re-appear in the Capwell kitchen, where her father is sitting reading his paper.

    "Daddy never eats in the kitchen- he always has his breakfast at the dining room table. Now I KNOW something's off....."

    Kelly stops dead in her tracks when she sees SANTANA dressed in an extremely ethnic looking dress, black and cut off the shoulders, full of white, black, and red ruffles, complete with a white flower in her hair. She wears a bright red boa to cap it off.

    "LA COOKA RATCHA, LA COOKA RATCHA" she sings as she whips her boa around, eventually sitting on CC's lap, wrapping the red boa around his neck as she plants a kiss on him.

    "Who is that?" Kelly asks

    "THAT, believe it or not, is Santana Andrade. She's a knockout, no?"

    "Santana has never looked like THAT and would never parade around my father, singing in that ridiculous get-up"

    "Hey, it's your dream. Makes me wonder about how you see yourself Kell. I mean, when you think about, you dreamt yourself up as a dog, yet you've made Santana one hot senorita. Compared to her.....well, in this dream there is no comparison...."

    They look back up as CC & Santana come apart from their kiss.

    "Santana, I'm so glad you've come back. Even though you were once married to my son-in-law, had an affair with what I thought was my son, and bore my "grandson" Brandon, there's just something about you I cannot resist."

    "Ahh, CC, gracias. I love you very much. If Sophia can have her boy-toy, you can have your mamisita, am I right or what?"

    "Right you are. That's why I'm giving you this ring.....Will you marry me?"

    "Well, since I am pregnant with your child and all...of course I will!"

    "PREGNANT? With daddy's baby?"

    Kelly turns and sees Rosa entering the room. Rosa congratulates Santana on finally trapping CC into marriage. Santana begins to argue with her mother and is stunned when Rosa takes a puff of a cigarette, and puts it out on the floor of the Capwell kitchen with her foot.

    "Rosa approves of this? And mama...with a boy-toy? She CAN'T be talking about TJ Daniels......"

    "No, not TJ"

    "Well then who?"

    Keith snaps his fingers and they end up in Ken Mathis's apartment. Kelly is stunned when she sees THIS SITE!!!!

    "Where are my pills Ken? Where are my pills? I NEED the pills!"

    "Now wait just a minute, haven't you already taken 5 today?"

    "That's beside the point- I'm comin down and if you let that happen.....well, I won't be held accountable for what's gonna happen...."

    "Alright, alright. Sit tight my dear, there you go."

    Sophia takes the pill and drinks down her glass of water.

    "Thank you, thank you so much. And, to show my appreciation....."

    Sophia rips off Ken's shirt and he flexes. He picks her up, wrapping her legs around him, and takes her to bed.

    "This is sick, Keith, even for you......"

    "Hey, it's your dream. If anyone's sick, it's you...."

    They turn and see Ken and Sophia basking in the aftermath.

    "That was quite a workout."

    "Anything to keep my youth. You know how vein and superficial I am."

    "Yes and I appeal to both of those qualities, don't I?"

    "That you do!" Sophia goes to kiss him, then turns and looks at Kelly and Keith. She reaches to the nightstand and picks up a lit cigarette, takes a puff and stands up, putting it out on the floor.

    "Mama's not vein- she's the most down-to-earth woman I know. And WHY is everybody SMOKING?"

    Keith snaps his fingers, and they are taken to a High School Reunion.

    "What's this?"

    "Cruz's 20th High School reunion."

    Keith points to Cruz, who's standing with REESE and JODIE Walker. Kelly once again sees her 'ugly self' there with Cruz. She then watches as Jodie pulls Cruz aside and shows him photos of BJ. Cruz remarks that she doesn't look anything like Reese.

    "That's because she isn't Reese's daughter- she's yours Cruz. She's your flesh & blood."

    RealKelly looks at Keith. "Is this for real?"

    "Looks that way, no?"

    "But if this is Cruz's High School Reunion, then where the heck is Santana? Weren't they high-school sweethearts?"

    "I thought so too..."

    They hear an awful noise and look back on at the scene as Jodie wails.

    "Reese can never know Cruz. But I loved you back then- you were my ideal man. I would've given up everything to be with you but I didn't. I settled for Reese, the hunky football player. I kept thinking that he was going to start beating me some day, but that never came to pass I guess. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that you have a daughter......sort of . She's kind of pretending she's a boy right now.... Don't Ask....."

    "Who IS this woman?" Kelly asks. "She can't be real. Noone could possibly be that dull. And are ALL of those tears really necessary?"

    "She thought so. Hey, listen, that woman, Jodie Walker, she's a real big deal. She's driven her car off a broken bridge, she's been Amish, she's been cloned, she's the first known woman who received the miracle cure for Breast Cancer. You may not think she's all that, but somebody up there (Keith points up and the camera pans to the producers' booth) obviously liked her."

    "I think I've had about enough...."

    "But wait....we haven't gotten to the best part.....the grand finale of all of this....."

    Keith snaps his fingers and they are taken to a beautiful wedding scene, where couples are dancing, including CC & Sophia.

    "Now THIS makes sense....."

    "Just wait....."

    The camera pans up to the GROOM and.......................
    GROOM!!!!

    "Who are those guys? My parents attended a gay wedding?"

    Warren (Jack Wagner) stops everyone and begins a speech. He thanks BJ Walker for bringing his homosexuality to light, having posed as a boy when she came to town. Though he originally intended to marry her, he states that he realized that he was just re-directing his true feelings for Sawyer onto her. He asks rhetorically what it is her initials stand for?

    "BLOW JOB!!!" Keith shouts out.

    Kelly laughs. "Every now & then, you are good for a chuckle Keith..."

    Warren takes Sawyer in his arms and kisses him. He then reaches toward the table, takes a puff of his cigarette, and puts it out with his shoe.

    "Warren's gay?"

    "I know, I couldn't believe it myself. But if that's not weird enough......look at Gina....."

    Gina dances with Lionel. She has a laugh at Augusta's expense, saying what a fool she was to get committed to an insane asylum leaving Lionel to be a bachelor once more. Lionel smiles and claims he always knew Augusta was eccentric. Gina says that's obviously just rich talk for crazy. She kisses Lionel and is stunned by what she sees when she opens her eyes.

    "You listen to me Gina Blake and you listen good. In fact, ALL of you are going to LISTEN to ME!!!!" Augusta says, wielding a double barreled shotgun. "I was hitting on my sister's rapist- you don't think that's CRAZY?!? YOU've all wronged me, each and every one of you. Warren- how could you? First, you date a 19 year old victim of child molestation!?!? Anybody else see something WRONG with that picture? If that's not enough, you end up marrying her brother? That's not the son I raised. And you, Sophia, hooked on pills? Sleeping with men 1/2 your age? Actually......sounds about right to me. And Santana- Good God woman, we get it, YOU'RE A PROUD MEXICAN WOMAN. You think you could tone it down a little? And Mason and Julia......where is my sister and her husband?"

    Jodie points to the walls and Augusta is stunned that the wallpaper has THIS DESIGN!!!!

    "Wow, Mason looks fantastic. I've never cared much for him but he looks like something right out of 'Dynasty'! Anyway....to continue.....and Kelly.........sleeping with your brother-in-law? That's just sick. And why do you look so OLD? I guess after 3 marriages, it should show a little on the face, but this is ridiculous! Seriously- Get a facial because that has to be the oiliest skin I've ever seen. Oh and the Walkers.....Jodie, Reese, BlowJob, SOY-YOURatotalbore.......I mean, really, how anyone could possibly find you people more interesting than the colorful Lockridge clan is beyond me. But, someone did and because of that, I take great pleasure in what I'm about to do......"

    Augusta aims her gun and blows them away, one by one. She then points her gun at Santana, blowing her away, followed by Ken Mathis, Dr. Skylar Gates, Connor McCabe, Aurora DiAngelis, Micah DiAngelis, and "Andie". After the smoke settles, Augusta is seen taking a puff of her cigarette, then throwing it to the ground and putting it out with her shoe.

    "Oh, and don't think I've forgotten about you Kelly. Or your eyebrows. I've saved the best for last. This is for MARLENA, a good friend of Cruz & Eden's. This is for Nancy and Wendy and Shannon and Teri and Roman and Tishy and Junior and Na'Vell and Melissa and Carol and Andrea and Laken and Jim and Nicholas and Ingrid and everybody else who ever gave a damn about this town and the people in it."

    Augusta moves her gun to the right, first shooting a picture of Pamela K. Long, then shooting one of Paul Rauch, and lastly, shooting a portrait of Susan Lee. She finally takes aim at Kelly (ED).

    "Say good-bye, Kelly Capwell"


    "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" Kelly shrieks as she wakes up on the Capwell sofa. Rosa, Santana, and CC come rushing in.

    "Kelly, Kelly what is it?" CC asks.

    "It was awful. I was so ugly and I was in love with Cruz and I wasn't a real blonde. And Santana- you were singing "La Cuka Ratcha" and dancing all over my father. Mama was popping pills and sleeping with a man 1/2 her age. Warren was gay, Augusta had been committed, Cruz had a long-lost daughter and daddy, I kid you not, she was a member of the most boring family I've ever seen, especially considering the families that have lived in this town...."

    "Relax honey, it was just a dream. Now why don't you go upstairs and head to bed?"

    "Thank God."

    Kelly hugs her father and starts to walk up the stairs. She turns around and looks back at the foyer, where she sees CC, Santana, and Rosa simultaneously pulling cigarettes out of their mouths and snuffing them on the floor. Julia walks in and does the same, followed by Eden, Mason, Mary, Ted, Angela, Sophia, and Gina, all following suit, taking a puff of their cigarettes, and putting them out on the Capwell floor, like zombies. Eventually, the whole town is walking in & out of the foyer, putting out their cigarettes, as they pile high on the floor, practically reaching Kelly standing on the stairs.

    "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Kelly screams as she runs up the stairs.


    THE END..................for TODAY!!!

    By the way, the 'surprise' at the beginning of the episode is permanent! Check the cast crawl....
  10. juniorz1
    You guys are gonna have to settle for just the repeat today. I had forgotten about a round trip drive I had to do to Gainesville today to get some dental work done, so I'm just too exhausted to write the new one. But don't worry. I'm gonna post some fun stuff for everyone's enjoyment tonight, starting with a repeat of Episode 40, one of the classic 'RTSB' episodes and certainly one of my all-time favorites. And the brand new 'RTSB' episode WILL air tomorrow (check out the updated SCHEDULE on the right side)

    http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/blog/60/entry-3234-episode-40/
  11. juniorz1
    For those of you who missed it the first time around, I'm repeating our very first 'RTSB' Christmas episode, written in 2006. Though it aired 6 years ago, this is the Christmas that will be played as if it had transpired 6 or so months before. When we pick up 'RTSB,' it will be in May of the same season we were in, so there is no loss in story nor timeline, and of course, there will be NO FLASH FORWARD!. That is the laziest gimmick I've ever seen writers use in order to push their stories to where they're supposed to go without having to write or go thorugh any buildup or tension. It's lazy writing and I won't be doing that here. Anyhow, here's the link to a restored classic:


    RETURN TO SANTA BARBARA


    EPISODE 28: CHRISTMAS EVE

    http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/blog/60/entry-2896-episode-28-christmas-eve/

    (Be sure & play the background music when cued. It adds much to the story & action. Thanks!
  12. juniorz1
    https://www.youtube....h?v=8bmrPTEbp6A
     
     
    I have decided that it would be fitting to bring back "RTSB" on the 20th anniversary of the show's final episode.  The day before,  I will repeat and do an updated version of my original "Dream" episode that undoes ALL of Pam Long's writing from 92-93 and makes fun of it.   There will be brand new, bonus scenes added to that episode and the next day, "RTSB" will RETURN!!!!!!     Can someone please post the exact date in 1993 that SB aired for the last time in the US?   LOL  I'm busy thinking up ways to entertain you and re-hook you on my stories and don't have the time to search for it.    I'm going to TRY and write ahead like the actual soaps, so I can just hit the "publish" button each day and have the episode posted at the same time each day: 9AM EST, SB's Timeslot in Niagara Falls, NY that hooked me.   The Canadian Day Ahead show aired at 4 PM- if only there was a way I could repay the Canadians by making my 'RTSB' episodes available a day ahead in their country only.
  13. juniorz1
    Cast, from Top Left to Right, then Left to Right on down:

    Charles Keating as Dr. Edmund Lavery Judith McConnell as Sophia Capwell/"Loretta Lavery"

    Carmen Duncan as Pamela Conrad Louise Sorel as Augusta Lockridge Nicholas Coster as Lionel Lockridge

    Wolf Muser as Marcello Armonti Jed Allan as CC Capwell

    Deborah Adair as Elizabeth Wayne Timmons Capwell (lol) Justin Deas as Keith Timmons
    Robin Mattson as Gina Blake

    Paula Irvine as Lily Blake Matt Cedeno as Rafe Castillo Heather Lindell as Samantha Capwell

    Justin Hartley as Brandon Capwell Jared Leto as Steve Hall Jessica Dunphy as Adriana Castillo


    More Cast Pictures to Come!

    And the DEBUT of the BRAND NEW OFFICIAL RTSB OPENING CREDITS!!!
  14. juniorz1
    Merry Christmas RTSB fans! Today, for Christmas, my dad is giving my mom a brand new laptop. Why is this significant you ask? Because I will be receiving their old one and setting up service in my apartment. Therefore, as promised, I can finally go back to writing 'RTSB' again full time. Once again, I will be using the upcoming weeks to re-read much of what I have written and continue on with no loss in story or flash fowards- we're picking up right from where we left off! I CAN'T WAIT to start writing it again. Look for some news items with story previews and perhaps an interview with a cast member or two to whet your appetites for the continuation of 'Return to Santa Barbara'.

    In the meantime, here's a link to the only Christmas episode I've written in the blog thusfar, from 2006 (I can't believe it's been 5 YEARS since I started doing this!!!) I was proud of it and the fun episodes I had written the week leading up to it, which was a break from the regular stories for some romance for CC/Sophia, Cruz/Eden, Keith/Gina, and Lionel/Augusta. They were my Christmas gift to everybody who'd come and started reading it as I wrote from the very beginning.

    Check it out!!

    http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/blog/60/entry-2896-episode-28-christmas-eve/
  15. juniorz1
    http://santabarbara-...riqueDebutUS.rm

    (EXT- Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    ----Eden is wrapping presents in the living room as Cruz sits at the table, reading the article about the arrests. She can tell that something is weighing on his mind and asks what's wrong. He's quiet at first, only saying he has to stop at the station before everyone comes over for Christmas. Eden pries, saying it's Christmas Eve and for him to go into work, it has to be pretty important. Cruz slowly starts opening up to her, telling her about the shootout the day before and the subsequent arrest of Carlos.

    "All sounds good so far," Eden says "You all (the department) have been after him for a long time.....I'm just glad you're okay...."

    "I'm fine darlin, it's Angel that I'm worried about."

    "Angel- what about him? Is he alright? Was he hurt in some way?"

    "He's in jail."

    Cruz explains that Angel was helping the SBPD on the case in exchange for his early release. In order to not blow his cover, Cruz had no choice but to arrest him. That's why he has to go in- he's stopping by Angel's to explain to Carla & Marta, so they can at least visit him on Christmas. Eden asks to go with him. Cruz is hesitant, but Eden laments that a woman's perogative would help, especially since she and Carla have a deal in place. Cruz asks her what kind of deal and Eden tells them that when they visited, they each promised they'd keep an eye on both men, and if they were in any kind of trouble, they'd tell each other. Not able to argue further, Cruz agrees to let her tag along. Eden calls for Adriana, who's just finished getting ready for the holiday. She instructs her to let her grandparents in when they arrive and to baste the turkey in the oven. Adriana asks where they're going, but they tell her not to be so nosy- maybe they have a Christmas surprise up their sleeves.

    (EXT- The Capwell Mansion)

    ----Rosa spies CC & Sophia wrapping presents for their grandchildren. She thinks of Ruben and she together years before. Suddenly, she feels a hand on her shoulder. She turns around and sees her deceased husband standing in front of her.

    "Merry Christmas, Rosa"

    "Merry Christmas mijo" she replies, with a tear in her eye.

    He kisses her and she wraps her arms around him. She tells him how much she misses him and asks him if he's seen how their children have grown up. He smiles and nods, replying that they came from good parents. Ruben asks her what's wrong and she says she's feeling lonely this year for Christmas- Danny won't be coming home and she hasn't even heard from Santana. Ruben tells her not to worry- their children are safe and will be with people they love on Christmas. So will she. Rosa agrees, saying she's very grateful to be going to Cruz & Eden's for Christmas Eve. Ruben tells her he has to be going. Rosa asks him to stay, just for a moment, there with here. He again puts his hand on her shoulder and disappears. The doorbell rings. She walks to get it, wondering who it could be. She opens the door and Kelly Capwell is standing on the other side of it.

    "Merry Christmas Rosa!!!"

    "Merry Christmas Kelly." Rosa says, trying not to sound disappointed.

    (EXT: The Lockridge Mansion)

    ---Augusta mixes up a batch of Christmas martinis as Lionel pokes at the fire. Warren remarks that the two of them are awfully cheerful today.

    "It's Christmas son!" Lionel tells him.

    "That explains why mom is calling chilled glasses of Beefeaters 'Christmas Martinis'."

    Augusta offers them one- Warren accepts, but Lionel declines. Lionel remembers that Minx always used to have Manhattans for Christmas. Warren recalls what a pistol Minx was. Augusta reminisces about Minx being such an intimidating presence at first, but ended up finding they were more alike than different.

    "Mother always saw some of herself in you, you know" Lionel says.

    Augusta shares that while they were cut from the same cloth, she couldn't come close to living up to Minx in some aspects. Lionel agrees that his mother was far more ruthless and cunning than Augusta could ever pull off, which she admits is true. The doorbell rings and Warren is thrilled by who's on the other side : it's his sister, Laken! Laken is thrilled to be reunited with her parents and her brother. Julia and Mason arrive, stopping by before going over to Cruz & Eden's. Julia can't believe how much Laken has grown up over the years. Laken asks Mason about his family, and he says they're all well. Laken specifically asks about Ted and is surprised to find out that he's married. Mason apologizes, but excuses himself, saying that there's a charity he's donating to for the holiday that he must visit.

    "Sounds like community service to me." Augusta says to Julia after he's left.

    "That's enough Augusta. Please. it's Christmas Eve. Gift me your vow of silence on Mason for the next two days. Can you do that? "

    "I'll try."

    "Try hard"

    "I'll try."

    (EXT: The Capwell Mansion)

    ----Sophia & CC reunite with their daughter. Rosa acts happy for them all, but secretly wishes she could be with her own children. CC says that they weren't sure if she was going to make it, especially after the debacle during Ted's wedding. Kelly apologizes again for not being able to make it, but Sophia laments that they're just happy she's there now. Kelly says she wants to unpack and relax, but they tell her they're leaving to go to Cruz & Eden's for the evening. Kelly suggests that they go ahead and she'll follow but CC won't hear of it. She reluctantly goes along. Sophia asks if Rosa is coming and she replies that she'll be by shortly.

    (EXT: Angel & Carla Ramirez's House)

    ---Cruz and Eden pull up in the driveway. Cruz admits he's reluctant to even go. Eden tells him they owe it to Carla and Marta and they head to the door. Marta answers.

    "Marta, we need to talk to...."

    She slams the door on his face. The wreath hanging on the front of it falls to their feet. Cruz picks it up and places it on the door. Eden affirms that he should knock again. As he's about to do that, Carla opens the door.

    "What are you doing here? How could you possibly think we'd want to see you today?"

    "Cruz needs to talk to you. There are some things you need to understand..."

    "Understand? What could I possibly need to understand Eden? It's Christmas Eve. It was to be the first Christmas I spend with my Angel for 20 years. 20 YEARS! It was to be my daughter's first Christmas with him in her entire life. And now, and now, he's spending the holiday in jail and we are alone. Again. So much for beginning new traditions..."

    Carla begins to choke up, but holds back, not wanting to appear weak in front of the Castillos. Cruz asks again if he can come in, but she insists they stay outside, though she'll hear what they have to say. Marta protests in the background, but Carla calms her, telling her she should hear what Mr. Castillo has to say as well. Cruz explains to them that it was Angel's idea that Cruz arrest him. Carla asks what he's gotten her husband involved in, but Cruz is unable to go into detail. Marta pitches a fit at that, telling Cruz that she has a right to know why her father is behind bars. He took her father away once for her entire life, why would he give him back to them only to take him away again? Cruz stands there, looking at the young girl, speechless to her question. Eden apologizes for her husband and reminds Carla that she doesn't approve of what they're up to, nor is she fully aware of the details. She tells Carla that she has learned to trust her husband in these situation and offers that Carla should do the same. Eden tells Cruz to give her the letter Angel wrote. Cruz agrees, but tells Carla that she has to burn it when she's through reading it, for everyone's safety. Carla looks at Eden and she nods for her to do as instructed.

    "Will he be in jail for Christmas? When can we bail him out? Can we see him tonight?" she inquires.

    "Not tonight, no, he hasn't reached that part of population yet. Unfortunately, there are no judges working the holidays, so we can't even get him a bond until the day after. We've arranged it so you'll be able to spend part of the day together tomorrow, but he will not be able to leave the jail. It's how he wanted it. I disagreed at first, but when he explained, it made sense..."

    "I'm sure it didn't take much for you to agree." Marta spits.

    Eden invites them to their house for the holidays, talking up all of the food that Cruz's parents will be bringing.

    "Are you kidding me?" Marta exclaims. "You can't be serious. Mama, are these people for real?"

    "Hush, Marta." she scolds "That's kind of you Eden, it is, but I don't think that would be such a good idea, considering the circumstances. Merry Christmas."

    She shuts the door, letter in hand.

    "Merry Christmas." Eden says, quietly, understanding Carla's pain.

    (EXT: San Remos Emergency Clinic)

    ---Mason arrives at the clinic and greets the nurse with a "Merry Christmas." She replies that it's a Merry Christmas indeed. He tells her that he's here to drop off a donation for the children's wing of the hospital. She thanks him for his continued generosity, but tells him the kids are all disappointed. Mason worries that gifts weren't plentiful, but the nurse tells him it's not that- the usual person who plays Santa Claus for them has taken ill and nobody is around to step in, since it's Christmas Eve and all. Mason says he didn't bring any kind of suit, but the nurse offers the red coat & hat the hospital has. She says the children really would be thrilled and Mason asks what he'd do. Just read the Christmas story, the nurse offers.

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    (Musical accompaniment for the final scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlyFYiqrsiY&feature=related )

    ---Adriana is thrilled to see Rafael & Carm, her grandparents and is shocked to see her Aunt Carmen, whom she hasn't seen in years. Rafe has a warm reunion with his father and 1/2 sister. Rafe introduces them to Samantha. Rafael realizes right away that she's Mason & Julia's daughter, and remembers spending time with her as a little girl. Cruz & Eden arrive home and are reunited with the family.

    (EXT: Lockridge Mansion)

    ----Lionel & Augusta toast to Minx, with Warren and Laken sitting, noticing how happy their parents are. Lionel and Augusta cheers glasses, looking into each other's eyes, smiling. They drink, and kiss. Laken and Warren look at each other and smile, enjoying the warm moment.

    (EXT: San Remos Emergency Clinic)

    ----Mason sits by the Clinic's Christmas tree, dressed in the Santa Hat and coat, no beard. All of the children of the hospital surround him, with a little 3 year old girl sitting across his lap, sucking on her thumb. He recites the Christmas story to them all, with the nurses and some parents looking on and smiling.

    (EXT: The Capwell Mansion)

    ---Rosa walks through the living room from her bedroom. She dims the lights in the foyer and heads back to the living room to do the same. In the living room, she sees Ruben again, smiling at her. She smiles back at him and blows him a kiss, choking back her tears. She heads to the Capwell kitchen and collects her purse and keys. She takes them and dims the kitchen light. She opens the door to outside and locks up around her. When she turns around, Santana is standing behind her.

    "Mija?"

    "Merry Christmas mama"

    Rosa's eyes well up with tears and she embraces her daughter. She hugs her and sees Ruben standing over behind Santana's shoulder. Ruben winks and she winks back.

    (EXT: St. Peter's Church)

    ---Carla and Marta are shown sitting in the pews, singing with the congregation. Carla is crying and Marta squeezes her hand for support. Carla takes the letter from her pocket and holds it close to her heart. Marta looks at her mother and Carla looks back. They squeeze their hands harder together.

    (EXT: Santa Barbara Jail)

    ---Angel is shown, sitting in his jail cell, alone, staring at a picture of his wife and daughter. He kisses his finger & presses it against the photograph, offering them a Merry Christmas.

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    ---Kelly, CC, & Sophia arrive and Kelly especially is greeted with hugs. Ted and Angela arrive, followed closely by Julia. All three greet Kelly warmly. Samantha lips the words to Julia "WHERE'S DAD?" and Julia lips back "he'll be here." Cruz is shown cutting the turkey as everyone begins filling their plates. The family is shown happy together, talking, drinking and eating, as Santana and Rosa arrive. The focus shifts to Julia, who's pain is evident.

    (EXT: San Remos Clinic)

    ---The nurse is shown from behind, walking towards the children's wing and Mason's reading. Meanwhile, Mason continues with the story for all of the delighted children. He comes to the ending part and they act disappointed, asking him to do it again. He tells them that Santa can only do it once a year and that he has to get back to his own daughter. Mason hands the little girl to a one of the workers and stands up. The nurse enters, directing the woman she's with to Santa Claus. Mason is distracted by the children's pleas as he attempts to exit, but stops dead in his tracks when he sees Mary standing there before him. Mason just looks at her, looking her up and down, unable to speak.

    "Merry Christmas, Mason."

    "It's...you....it's really you." He touches her, grabbing her on the arm as if to make sure she's real. This startles her and makes her choke back a tear aloud. Mary can't help herself and begins to sob.

    "Yes, Mason." she barely gets out the words "It's me........." she sobs "It's me......."

    Mason looks at her with wonder and she stares back at him, crying hard now. He takes her and kisses her passionately, like never before, as she continues to cry in his embrace. He pulls back and wipes the tears from her eyes, which makes her simultaneously laugh and cry. He smiles and laughs with her and takes her again, kissing her even more passionately than before, as the children, nurses, and interns are shown looking at them, some smiling, some crying, some hopeful. They continue to kiss as the song ends and scene fades.

    THE END...........for today
  16. juniorz1
    I can't give you guys lots of details but here's what I'll tell you:

    I've moved out of my house and will have no computer access in-home until mid-September so RTSB is on a brief hiatus unfortunately.

    BUT....


    When we return, there will be a schedule every week that I will be 100% sticking to.

    AND....


    I'm going to revive "Talkin Santa Barbara!"

    Only this time....




    I'll be interviewing guests!!!!


    And not just any guests....


    But CAST AND FORMER CREW of our beloved "Santa Barbara"

    That's right

    I'll be working all summer

    on booking interviews with stars like A Martinez, Nancy Grahn, Harley Kozak, Lane Davies, etc,....



    I will also try & book 'RTSB' cast members not appearing on 'SB'

    PLUS


    WRITERS

    llke

    Patrick Mulcahey, Anne Howard Bailey (is she alive?!?), Thom Racina, and MANY MORE!!!

    If anyone has contact info for any of these people, please EMAIL me at

    [email protected]


    It's NOT over you guys


    'RTSB' WILL BE BACK!!!!!
  17. juniorz1
    http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm

    GET SB ON TV!!!

    (EXT: London, England)


    ---Edmund and Sophia lie in bed, listening to Augusta rant downstairs. Sophia is curious as to who this woman is and what she wants. Edmund tells her it's someone he knew long ago, from when they lived in Santa Barbara. Sophia asks if she knew her but Edmund insists she didn't, as he puts on his robe.

    "Where are you going?" she asks him.

    "Downstairs to get rid of that woman..."

    "Ok, I'll come with you...."

    "No,no,no that isn't necessary my sweet Loretta. I don't want her upsetting you and God only knows what she'll do in the state she sounds like she's in. I just got you back, my darling, I don't want anything to jeopardize that, especially her..."

    He kisses her on the forehead and starts heading down the flights of stairs. He can hear Christine and Augusta arguing as he makes his descent. He finally makes it to the foyer.

    "I'm sorry Dr. L- she shoved me! Right into the door! I had to pause a moment to get composed ya know and then she starts yelling, screamin like a banchie..."

    "It's alright Christine, it's fine. Would you mind pouring Mrs. Lockridge and I two glasses of brandy?"

    "It's going to take more than some expensive liquor to shut me up, Edmund."

    "Charmed to see you as well Augusta. Come, join me in the study. I see we have much to discuss...."

    She pauses and he motions for her to follow. She finally does and he shuts the door behind him. Augusta immediately goes to the door and checks the knob, opening & shutting it.

    "What on earth are you doing?"

    "Ensuring that I don't wake up thinking I'm your dead mother."

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    ---Eden and Adriana arrive home from the funeral. Eden immediately walks to the picture of she & Cruz on the end table next to the couch. She picks it up and stares at it, gently stroking it with her thumb. She falls onto the couch, still clutching the photograph. Adriana takes a seat next to her.

    "You guys look so happy there."

    "Believe me, it took a while for us to get there. This was taken before you were born, right after our third or fourth engagement...."

    "I know you're gonna miss him, mom. We all are. And I'm sorry if I haven't been the best daughter lately- it's just, it's hard you know. First grandma, now dad........Sometimes I forget that you just lost your mother and your husband."

    "And vice versa, A. You've had to put up with a lot from me lately...."

    Adriana smiles and takes her mother's hand. Her cell phone then rings and she sees Steve is calling. She gets up from the couch and walks toward the front door to take the call.

    "Hey princess- how are things at the palace?"

    "Depressing as all get-out. It's been a long day for both of us...."

    "How'd you like to get your mind off it?"

    "What do you have in mind?"

    "A few of us are up at the Lair- your cuz Sammy and Uncie Rafe."

    "I don't call him "Uncie" Rafe..."

    "Yeah, well, they're here, and Brandon's here.....Thought you could use a little time away from home..."

    Adriana hears noises in the background.

    "What is that?" she asks him.

    "Will YOU GIVE ME THE PHONE?" Samantha snarls.... "A.... Hi, it's me, seriously, you should come down here..."

    "I shouldn't leave my mom...."

    "Oh come on, you've been there with her all day through this, you deserve a break..."

    "True....alright.....I'll figure it out..."

    She turns around and sees Eden standing behind her. "Mom.....I....."

    "It's alright. Go ahead and go- be with your friends. It's been a tough day on you and, frankly, I could use a little time alone...."

    Adriana thanks her mother and kisses her good-bye.

    (EXT: London, England)

    ---Christine brings the two glasses of brandy in to Augusta & Edmund and leaves the two of them alone. Augusta smells the glass carefully and puts it down.

    "Now Augusta, don't be absurd. What do you think? That I had Christine drug you? Why would I ever do something like that to you?"

    Augusta picks the brandy back up and takes a gulp of it.

    "I don't begin to even attempt to understand how your mind works Edmund, especially now. Just what the hell have you done to Sophia?"

    "Saved her life, for starters...."

    "By making her family believe she's dead and turning her into your ex-wife's reincarnation?"

    Edmund explains that he treated Sophia for her aneurism and had her complete consent for everything that he did, including faking her death. Augusta doesn't believe him, until he shows her the documents that Sophia signed when they began the treatment. He tells her that Sophia wanted her family to believe she was dead, in case the treatments were unsuccessful. Augusta still is disbelieving, saying that it all sounds awfully out of character for Sophia.

    "Believe what you want, Augusta, it's right here in black and white...."

    "That doesn't explain this- there's no way Sophia agreed to this, no way at all...."

    "But she did....it was part of the treatment, her hypnosis. It sped up the progress we were making and eventually, she was actually begging me to hypnotize her. I didn't have a choice. I promised my patient that I'd help her and that I'd do whatever it took to save her life..."

    "You can't be serious.........Dr. Lavery, you can't expect me to believe that Sophia allowed all of this.....That she's actually happy with the result....."

    "She's quite happy Augusta, or didn't you get a close enough view of that at the theatre last night?"

    Augusta looks at him, shocked that he knows. He tells her that Sophia told him all about their rendezvous in the ladies room, remarking that it was a foolish move on her part to introduce herself at all. Edmund questions what Augusta would even get out of it if she blew the whistle. Sophia then appears in the room, asking Edmund if everything is alright.

    "Everything is fine, Loretta. Mrs. Lockridge was just leaving actually, weren't you Augusta...."

    "My God! You're the woman from the play last night..."

    "Yes that's right, I am. You ran off in such a hurry....."

    "I'm sorry, but I don't know you and as I said, you obviously had me confused with someone else...."

    "There was certainly confusion yes."

    Sophia walks up and kisses Edmund, asking him to hurry back upstairs to bed to be with her.

    "As I said So--Loretta, I'm just going so you & your little cumquat there can go back about your business........" Augusta says as she's walking through the foyer. "Oh, Good-Bye Christine. So lovely to have met you- I'm sure we'll see each other again..." Augusta finally gets outside alone....... "What do I get Edmund? The look on CC Capwell's face alone when he sees his wife cavorting around with you is entirely TOO delicious to pass up.."

    (EXT: The Lair)

    ---Brandon orders a round of drinks for Steve, Rafe, Samantha, and Chip, who just arrived. Steve asks Brandon about his heritage, saying his last name is Capwell and asks if he's related to Samantha and Adriana.

    "Actually, the Capwell in my name comes from my step-mom, who was Gina Capwell at the time."

    "Lily's mom- I saw her in here with her last week- kind of a looker for an older lady......So you're Lily's brother..."

    "Not really. My mother is Santana Andrade and my dad was Channing Capwell III...."

    "Oh. So you are a Capwell then...."

    "It's a little more complicated than that...." Samantha interrupts.

    "Put it this way- there's no Capwell blood running through my veins, yet my father's blood is on their hands. Probably why they gave me his entire estate as a consolation prize. Not, of course, until I turned twenty five. I guess you could say, thanks to them, this place is back open and you guys are gettin a free round of drinks..."

    Steve smiles, not about to argue with him. He looks up and sees Adriana approaching the group. He calls her over and she greets everyone. Rafe asks how Eden is doing and she tells him she's doing as well as can be expected. Samantha asks if she's chilled out any and she nods that she has. Brandon says that she was close with his dad and hopes that she feels better soon. He excuses himself from the group.

    "That was strange..." Adriana says.

    "What?" Steve asks

    "Brandon bringing up Channing like that.....He's been dead for years, since before either of us were born."

    "He died before Brandon was even born?"

    "While Santana was pregnant," Samantha interrupts, "He was actually talking about him before you got here A. It was pretty weird- he said the Capwells have his father's blood on their hands, or something to that effect. I know we haven't seen him in years, but I don't ever remember him talking like that when we were kids."

    "Honestly, I didn't think he knew about it. When I found out by accident, one of the first things my mom told me was not to say anything to Brandon about it...."

    "So his dad wasn't really a Capwell but your grandfather left him Channing's chunk of the Capwell money?"

    "He didn't find out that Channing wasn't his son until many years after his death. He still looks at him as such and wanted very much to be a part of Brandon's life and for Brandon to have everything that Channing was to have..."

    "Interesting..." Steve says.

    He looks at Brandon behind the bar as a waitress hands the group another round of shots. They all toast and Steve continues to watch Brandon, who raises his shot glass and takes his shot.

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TL8gQD3-ug

    ---Eden sits on the couch, looking through her wedding album. Her eyes well up with tears as she looks at all of the pictures of she and Cruz through the years leading up to their wedding. She remembers back to their many happy times together. First she thinks back to dancing with him at Joe & Kelly's wedding, then him finding her in the bath tub at the cabin. She remembers him rescuing her in Aqualand and finally reuniting with him on the beach. She fondly recalls returning home from being presumed dead and swimming to him in the cave. She finally remembers their wedding and the vows they took. The camera fades back in to Eden, looking at the photo album and crying.

    "I don't know how I'm gonna do this Cruz......You were always the strong one...you could handle this or at least show me how to handle it, but I'm so lost without you.......Give me the strength please to go on, for our daughter and our son...."

    She hears a knock at the door and a look of wonder comes over her face. She opens the door and sees Carm and Rafael standing on the other side.

    "We're sorry to show up like this, dear" Carm says, looking at their suitcases, "I didn't want to be presumptuous, but I thought we could help out around the house for a little while, until you get on your feet again. With your mom gone and now Cruz..."

    Eden puts her arms around Carm and sobs. "Thank you....thank you......Of course I want you here, both of you..."

    Rafael puts his arm around Eden as well as she looks up into the air and lips the words "Thank You Cruz"

    THE END...............for TODAY
  18. juniorz1
    Robert Thaler as Pearl Bradford, Jessica Dunphy as Adriana Castillo, Jared Leto as Steve Hall, Justin Hartley as Brandon Capwell

    (EXT: London, England- The DiMonde Estate)

    -Marcello hangs up the phone with Sophia and as he's about to head out the door, he's surprised to see Lionel and Augusta there already. He asks what they're doing there and Augusta informs him that she came clean with Lionel and they'd like to help in any way they can. Marcello tells them that time is of the essence, as Sophia has the afternoon alone and Edmund is still planning on taking her away.

    "What exactly has this guy done to Sophia?" Lionel inquires.

    "In a nutshell, he's brainwashed her into thinking that she's his deceased wife, Loretta. She has no memories as Sophia and what complicates matters is that Edmund and Loretta have a history with CC. She had an affair with him many years ago, shortly before Sophia was presumed dead the first time, and she ended up pregnant. CC blamed her for his ignoring Sophia during their last months of marriage and refused to have anything to do with the child. Edmund found out about all of this and was furious, though the child turned out to be his anyway. However, Loretta overdosed and died, though the doctors were able to save the baby and Edmund has blamed CC for it ever since."

    "And apparently," Augusta chimes in "that's where Pamela came in. She found out about all of this, tracked Edmund down, and together, they hatched this plan that allowed him to exact his revenge on CC and she on Sophia."

    "My God! This whole thing is so bizarre, though with Sophia's history of amnesia combined with the aneurism, I can see how he was able to accomplish his goal."

    "Yes well, the one good thing that did come of this is that he cured her of the aneurism. Anyhow, we can discuss this on the way there- time is of the essence, as we need her to remember and to get her out of there before Edmund runs away with her."

    Lionel asks Marcello if he's thought of a safety net, in case that happens. Marcello says he won't let it, but Lionel suggests that they get Sophia an IPhone with a GPS tracking device built in. That way, even if Edmund does manage to get her away from London, they can pinpoint her location. Marcello agrees that it's an excellent idea- he asks Augusta to go and purchase the phone, and Lionel to come with him. He explains that since Lionel is a familiar face with no known history with Loretta, he may be able to jog her memory. They all head off.

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    -Eden thinks back to Bobby revealing to her that Quinn Armitage was behind Cruz's murder. She also remembers his insistence that she not involve the cops. She grabs her purse off the table, takes her keys out of it, and heads to the door. Just as she's about to open it, the doorbell rings.

    "Who could that be?" she wonders aloud, opening it up. "Kirk, what the hell are you doing here?"

    "Going somewhere Eden? Have I caught you at a bad time?"

    "There's never a good time for you to catch me, Kirk. What do you want?"

    "I'm here to offer my services. I have my entire conglomerate in Mexico looking into Quinn's whereabouts. I have just as much a stake in this as you do Eden- hell, the guy set me up to take the fall, for God knows what reason!"

    "My husband is dead, Kirk, so excuse me if I don't feel you have as much stake in this as me. Now if you'll excuse me, I was just leaving...."

    "To go where? You're not involving the police in this, are you? Remember what Bobby said...."

    "First of all, it's none of your business where I'm going. Secondly, Bobby's cards are played- I know who's responsible for Cruz's murder now and I don't have to listen to a word of what that neanderthal told me to do."

    "I know that Eden, but I'd hate to see you disappointed when he denies everything to the police..."

    "I'm not dumb Kirk- and, again, not that it's your business, but I'm not going to the police. But I am going to see someone who can help me track down Quinn."

    "But I just told you I have my entire conglomerate-"

    "Am I supposed to be impressed by your conglomerate Kirk? You could hire Sherlock Holmes to track Quinn down for all I care! Besides, I still don't trust you and never will! So again, if you'll excuse me...."

    "Will you at least let me come with you? Like it or not, this Armitage guy tried to set me up for murder! I could have been in prison for the rest of my life because of him!"

    "I should be so lucky. But since you're obviously not going to get out of my way, then fine, tag along if you must. But keep your mouth shut and let me do the talking! I don't need you screwing any of this up!"

    "Fair enough. Mind if I drive?"

    "No, not at all....you can drive......right behind me.....in your own car."

    She walks past him and locks up the house, heading to her car. Kirk pauses for a moment and smiles.

    "Still feisty after all these years...."

    (EXT: Brandon & Steve's Apartment)

    -Steve walks into the living room where Brandon is reading the newspaper. Brandon tells him to have a seat, as there's something he wants to discuss with him. Brandon asks him if he's thought about his offer to make some extra money on the side, in addition to the bartending gig.

    "Of course man. I'll do whatever I gotta to make some extra cash, especially since I'm trying to woo Princess Castillo."

    "Ah, yes, my sweet step-niece slash step-cousin Adriana. No offense, Steve-O, but she seems a little....how do I put this.....vanilla for your taste."

    "Yeah, she's not the kinda chick I'm usually into, that's for sure. But I like that about her- she doesn't make it easy on me. Plus, the kid's got spunk. I dig that. So anyway, about makin this bread...."

    "Of course. Well, as you know, I have some "product" that I need to unload. I'm actually going later tonight to pick up enough to supply half of the city....Primo stuff too bro. And The Lair is the perfect spot to do it at- that's partially why I bought it. But being the owner and a Capwell and all, I have to be discrete about this sort of thing....which is where you come in. You read?"

    "Yea, I gotcha, but I really ain't got nothin to invest, if that's what you're thinkin...."

    "No, no, not at all, I'll take care of things on that end, I just need you to help unload. We split the profits 50/50 and use the base amount to re-up. I can get this sh!t all day, every day...today being no exception."

    Brandon pulls out a fat bag and pours it on the table, as Steve's eyes light up as he looks up at him.

    "Go ahead man....cut us up some rails..."

    Steve happily obliges and cuts the mass quantity of cocaine Brandon's poured onto the table into four big lines. The two of them snort them up and Steve tells him it's some of the best stuff he's ever had. Brandon tells him his guy gets it straight from Peru- pure and uncut and the quality is how he makes all the money. Steve comments that the Capwells would freak if they knew what Brandon was up to.

    "Like I give a damn what they think of me...."

    "Again, you talk smack about them man. What is the deal there? If I had a family that were stacked like that, I'd be kissin their asses all day, every day..."

    "Yeah, well, you don't know the Capwells..."

    Brandon explains that he's the son of Santana Andrade and the late Channing Capwell, emphasis on the late. He tells Steve that before he was born, Sophia had been presumed dead when she actually had amnesia and was living on another continent. Eventually, after a chance run in with her daughter Eden and some therapy, she remembered who she was and blamed Lionel Lockridge for her "death", since she was arguing with him on CC's yacht, trying to break up their affair when she fell overboard. So she hatched a revenge plot to scare Lionel. She showed up in Santa Barbara dressed as a man and put blanks in CC's gun in the study. He explains that she planned on luring Lionel there to give him a good scare.

    "That's a pretty messed up way to scare someone man!"

    "Tell me something I don't know. Only it wasn't Lionel she ended up frightening, not at all..."

    "Then who?"

    Brandon tells him that, unbeknownst to Sophia, CC found the blanks in the gun and replaced them with real bullets, as he always kept his gun loaded and didn't understand why there were blanks there in the first place. So, when Sophia waited in the study brandishing a gun that she thought was loaded with blanks, she was actually packing heat. She sat in the high backed chair with her back to the door, waiting for Lionel. When she finally heard the door open, she whipped around in the chair and shot the gun. But before she could stop herself, she realized it wasn't Lionel at all she was shooting- it was actually her son, Channing.

    "So your grandmother shot your father, her own son? Man, I thought only poor people were that nuts!"

    "So did the police apparently. After she realized what she'd done, Marcello, her step-son arrived on the scene and hurried her out of there, taking her back abroad. The murder ended up getting pinned on some poor shlub, Joe Perkins, and she let him rot in jail for 5 years, until Cruz re-opened the case. She claimed to have had amnesia until Cruz recreated the night and she realized she had killed her own son, my dad. They kept this from me my entire life, until one day I asked my mom about it and she filled me in on the entire story. And after they did this, CC had the nerve to keep me away from my own mother, sending me to live with Gina and eventually marrying her just to get custody of me! He never loved her and kicked her to the curb for Sophia, who had shot his son in cold blood. So you can see why there's no love lost between me and the Capwells."

    Steve asks how it is that he's not actually a Capwell then and Brandon explains that Sophia lied about Channing's parentage, claiming he was CC's in order to marry him but really it was Lionel's. He tells him that Lionel's mother, Minx, got wind of what Sophia was up to and wouldn't have her child raised a Capwell so when he was born, she switched the baby with the Wallace's child. Therefore, his dad Channing was never really a Capwell at all and thus he's not blood related to CC, Sophia, or any of the Capwells. Just then, someone knocks at the door. Brandon cleans up the table as Steve answers it.

    "Mind if i come in?" Adriana says.

    "Princess! Not at all..."

    Brandon excuses himself, telling them he has some "business" to attend to. Steve asks Adriana what she's doing there and she informs him she just wanted to see him.

    "Aw, you missed me, huh?"

    "No...I...well, maybe a little..."

    He leans in and kisses her passionately. He tells her that he was going to call her anyway, as he has the night off and wants to take her someplace special. She asks where they're going but he tells her it's a surprise.

    "Aw, come on, I don't like surprises...can't you give me a little hint? Just a tiny one?"

    "Hmmm, a hint....I dunno, I think I might need some persuasion."

    She gives him a look and walks right up into his face, batting her eyelashes.

    "Please Steve....I really want to know....can't you just give me one..(she kisses him).....teenie..(she kisses him again)....weenie..(another kiss).....little..(yet another one).......hint..(one final hot passionate kiss)..."

    "Wow, you are a persuasive one, aren't ya..."

    "I've been told.....so....are you gonna give me a hint or what?"

    "Mmmm....sorry Princess, but that would spoil the fun. Just be ready at 9 o'clock sharp and put on somethin sexy...."

    "If you don't give me that hint, you'll be pickin me up in SWEATS!"

    "Ok, ok...one hint. It's some place you've never been before and it's gonna be real romantic....how's that for a hint?"

    "I like it."

    He pulls her into his arms, telling her that when the night's done, he'll be in her head for the rest of her life. She jokes for him not to count on it.

    "Oh no? Don't count on it, huh?!? Face it, Princess....I'm already almost there. When we're in a room together, I'm like a magnet for you, a drug that you can't get enough of. It's just like a drug, in fact.....intense....a little scary....dangerous....but you love every minute of it...."

    He again passionately kisses her, as she cannot deny her attraction to him.

    (EXT: Pearl Bradford's Offices)

    -Eden walks in the doorway and Pearl immediately lights up.

    "Edie! What a nice surprise! How ya doin gorgeous?" he says, kissing her hello. He then notices Kirk walking in behind her. "What's he doin here?"

    "Relax, Pearl, he insisted on coming and for once, he's actually on our side...sort of..."

    "Kirk Cranston? On our side? Is it raining frogs in hell?"

    Eden explains that she's learned who killed Cruz- Quinn Armitage- but she's going to need his help to track him down. He asks why she isn't going to the police and she explains the whole story of what Bobby told her. She tells him that Quinn set up Kirk to take the fall, which is why he has a vested interest. She gives him the name of Quinn's company and asks if he can pinpoint the location. He says that it should actually be real easy and he can probably find out in a matter of seconds. He enters his information in his computer database and the location pops up.

    "That's it! That's where your man Quinn is, Edie- London, England!"

    "London....of course......Gee, Kirk, you've got a whole conglomerate working on this and ol Pearl and his pet laptop here had the answers in a matter of seconds. Again, quite impressive....Thank you so much Pearl! I'll call daddy right away and have him get the jet ready to take me to London tonight."

    "I'm coming with you, Eden," Kirk interjects.

    "Uh, no way Kirk. This is the end of the line for you..."

    "I'm not letting you go alone, Eden, you don't know what this guy is capable of. Besides, I have a thing or two I'd like to straighten out myself with our pal Armitage. You're not going to be able to stop me- I'll take my own company's jet and follow you there if I have to...."

    "Company jet? Once again, Kirk, I'm not impressed. But if you insist on coming..."

    "I do."

    "Fine. Just get packed and I'll meet you tonight at the airport."

    "Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...." Pearl says

    "No no no no what?" Eden mocks.

    "There ain't no way I'm lettin you head to London by yourself with pond scum over there. Cruz would strike me down from above if I ever let that happen. Un-uh. No way! If he's goin wit you, then I'm goin wit u..."

    "I don't suppose I can stop you either can I?"

    "No chance."

    "Fine then. Both of you pack whatever it is you think you need and we'll meet at the airport at 8 o'clock. The jet will be fueled and ready to take us. And when I get a hold of Quinn Armitage, he's going to regret the day he ever messed with me and my family!!"


    THE END.............FOR TODAY
  19. juniorz1
    http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm

    (EXT: Capwell Hotel)

    ---Pamela flashes back to overhearing Sophia reveal to Rosa that she has a brain aneurism. She then looks down at the copy of Sophia's chart she made at the hospital. She smiles at the implications of it all. Someone knocks at her door and Pamela eagerly answers.

    "Edmund, it's so lovely to see you, it's been so long......" She embraces him, but he pulls back.

    "Pamela, you're as beautiful as the day I met you. Your very allure is the only thing I can imagine that would bring me back to this God-forsaken town. That and you were quite mysterious over the phone- which left me quite intrigued. Please, tell me who this patient is and why I should be so interested in her."

    Pamela gets up and retrieves an old photograph of Sophia. Pamela asks if he recognizes her, which he claims not to. She tells him that it is Sophia Wayne- he remembers her as an actress from the old days. Pamela explains that she went on to marry Marcello Armonti & CC Capwell. Edmund stops cold at the mention of CC's name.

    "I thought she was dead."

    "So did everyone."

    (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House)

    ---Eden wakes up, looks at her sleeping husband and smiles. She playfully begins nibbling on his neck to wake him up. Cruz twitches at first, and then giggles. He mumbles for her to stop- his wife could walk in at any minute. At that, Eden bites down harder and Cruz howls in pain.

    "Your wife could walk in? Just who are you dreaming about detective?"

    Cruz laughs at her, telling her he was only pretending to sleep & knew exactly what she was doing. He remarks that this reception is a nice change from the day before and asks what has inspired the turnaround. She ignores him and begins kissing his neck again, telling him not to ask so many questions. Cruz agrees and pulls her up to him and kisses her. He removes her night gown and they make love.

    (EXT: The Capwell Mansion)

    ---CC reads the Santa Barbara Chronicle. The headline reads CAPWELL ENTERPRISES IN TROUBLE- TAKEOVER IMMINENT CC bemoans Warren's entire article to a worried Sophia. Sophia questions whether he has any kind of plan of action. CC fills her in about Joann's proposal of a merger. Sophia remembers helping CC out in the last crisis, and CC tells her that his very problem with the whole thing is she had no hidden agenda, where he doesn't know that with an outside buyer. Sophia tells him that she has faith in him- he's a smart businessman and will find a way out of the mess he's in. CC smiles at his wife and tells her faith will be misplaced if he doesn't resolve things by the end of the day. Sophia asks what he means.

    "The buyer, whoever is behind this, they're very close to getting what they want. According to the projections and the pattern the buys have followed up until now, they'll have enough stock to take control by the end of the day today."

    Sophia looks at him, obviously concerned. Frustrated, CC tells her he'd better get going to the office, since he has early meetings to attend. Sophia offers to walk him out, but has a dizzy spell when she gets up, and loses her balance. CC rushes to her, helping her over to the couch in the living room. He asks her what's wrong, but she shrugs it off as a migraine headache, saying she'll be fine. CC insists if she continues feeling this way that she go to see a doctor. Sophia thanks her husband for his concern but says she'll be just fine. CC kisses her good-bye and heads out the door. Rosa then enters and sees an upset Sophia on the couch.

    "Sophia, you can't keep this up, CC has a right to know about your condition. He would want to be by your side every step of the way, your children as well."

    "Rosa, I'm fine, really. I've been taking the medication that Ben prescribed for me and there really is nothing more that can be done. According to Ben, I could live with this for some time, maybe even a long time if the treatment is effective."

    "And if it isn't?"

    "I don't even want to think about that possiblity, Rosa. I have to be strong for CC and for my children. Besides, if they knew, all they would do is scrutinize every move I make and watch me like a dog. How would that be helpful to me in any way? No, there's no need for them to know anything and Rosa please, please I hope that you'll respect my wishes."

    Rosa nods in affirmation. "Of course Sophia. You can always trust me, I know that. But I also will tell you when you're making a mistake, which I believe you are here. But it is your mistake to make and I won't interfere in any way."

    (EXT: Capwell Enterprises)

    ---Gina tells Keith what Lionel had learned the previous day- that CC was considering a merger. Gina asks him if this is part of the mystery buyer's plan and Keith is unsure. Keith is insistent that Joann is on their side, though Gina has her doubts.

    "How could a merger possibly be helpful to someone who is attempting a hostile takeover? I may not be the shrewdest businesswoman, but even I can see it makes no sense Keith."

    "Unless......unless.....the buyer owns the company that Capwell merges with."

    Gina ponders that for a minute and admits it does make sense. Keith's cell phone rings.

    "Hello.....no, I'm not, give me a second....."

    Keith tells Gina the buyer is on the phone, so he needs privacy. Gina shoots back to let her listen in, it's time she knows who she's dealing with anyway. Keith insists that when the time is right, she will know everything. Keith excuses himself and fills the buyer in on Joann's suggestion to CC. The person is obviously furious and informs Keith that Joann may be a loose cannon and that was not a part of the agenda at all.

    (EXT: Santa Barbara Police Station)

    ---Cruz arrives for work and Vic informs him that Angel is on his way to meet with them. Cruz wonders why Angel would be coming there at all- he has all the information he needs from them and should be focusing on the investigation. Angel storms in and informs them they might as well lock him back up, that there's no way any of this is going to work. He screams that his cover is probably blown already thanks to Cruz. Vic gets him to calm down and Cruz asks him what he means.

    "Your wife, Castillo, your precious Eden- she was at my house yesterday, talking with my wife."

    Cruz is stunned and tells Angel he knew nothing about it. Angel asks how Eden even knows he's been released in the first place and Cruz admits that Eden followed him there on Thanksgiving. Cruz insists she knows nothing about the investigation. Angel warns him that he'd better keep a tight leash on her, because if she's spotted at his home, it could blow everything wide open.

    "I'm not going to stick my neck out there just to be killed because your little blondie wife can't mind her own business."

    Cruz insists it won't happen again and tells Angel he'll talk to Eden. Vic asks for an update of how things are going so far and Angel tells him that he's met with some contacts, but it's a work in progress. If they want results, then the cops are just going to have to be patient.

    (EXT: Capwell Enterprises)

    ---CC arrives at CE and is greeted by a nasty Gina at his office. She shows him the newspaper and asks if he's read the article. CC says he has and Gina warns him that he'd better find a way out of this mess, that she's not going to watch her son's future just crumble and do nothing. CC claims to have things under control.

    "Under control? How do you call entertaining the idea of a merger under control?"

    "How do you know about that Gina?"

    "Nevermind how I know, the point is I do. CC- you can't really be thinking of just handing half of your company away. I won't let you."

    "YOU won't let me? Frankly, Gina, you're lucky to even be working here. Channing owns a piece of this company, not you. So don't think you can come in here and start spitting out orders. It will be a cold, cold day in HELL before I let you have any influence over this company.....or Me!"

    Kathleen interrupts them, telling him that Joann will be there shortly for their meeting & Ted and Mason have left messages saying they'll be there as well. She also informs him that a mysterious call came in, regarding the possibility of the merger. CC asks who it was but she claims not to know, only that the person said that they'd be interested in helping and would be by this afternoon. Kathleen tells him she asked over & over what this was about & what company it was, but the person was very mysterious. CC wonders if it could be the mystery buyer, just playing games with them. Gina exits and heads back to her office where Keith is waiting.

    "Well.....what did our mysterious buyer and future leader say?"

    "The merger isn't part of the plan. Joann could be playing for the wrong side."

    "I'd gloat, but we've got bigger problems then. Someone is interested in merging with Capwell and they're meeting with CC this afternoon. You think it could be the buyer?"

    "Not likely. No way would CC want to deal with them. Gina, we've got to stop that meeting."

    (EXT: Capwell Hotel)

    ---Edmund finishes going over Sophia's chart and tells Pamela her situation is quite severe. Pamela tells him of the medication Sophia is receiving and asks what it does exactly. Edmund explains that it keeps the condition under control, but doesn't solve the problem in any way. Without the proper treatments and surgeries, she won't live another year. Pamela asks if he can help her and Edmund says that he can, but doesn't see why she'd want to help Sophia, nor why he would want to save CC's wife.

    "I don't want her dead of course, Edmund. However, I don't think you're seeing what I'm getting at. Yes, you could help her. But I didn't say anything about saving Sophia....."

    "I don't understand what you mean."

    "CC took your wife away from you........Perhaps now, you could take his wife from him....."

    She smiles deviously at him and he looks back at her with wonder. Intrigued, he begins to smile himself.

    FLASH TO:

    Sophia, sitting on the couch in her living room, reading. She begins clutching her head in pain and reaches for her medication. It spills and she bends to collect them from the floor. She falls. Sophia begins to cry as Rosa comes in and helps her back up. Sophia takes her pill, with Rosa's help.

    "Sophia, oh Sophia, you can't go on like this."

    "I don't have a choice."



    THE END.....................for today
  20. juniorz1
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    (EXT: Santa Barbara Medical Center)

    ----The Capwells, Lockridges, and Andrades stand mystified by what they've just heard. CC asks if there's anything that can be done and Ben informs him that according to the readings, there is no brain activity. He informs the family that only the machines are keeping her alive.

    "Then you're saying she is alive?"

    "Technically, she is, but as I said, there is no brain activity. She will never wake up and will remain forever in the state that she is in now. Without the machines keeping her alive, her body would immediately shut down. I'm so sorry. But there isn't any hope...."

    "I want a specialist- another opinion. This is my wife we're talking about, damnit!!"

    "CC," Mary consoles, "You could bring in an entire team of specialists and we could keep her body running for days or even weeks on end. They'll tell you the same thing. I told you I'd be right there with her and I have been......we've done everything we can do......there is nothing else left. I'm so sorry." Mary begins to tear up. "I loved her too. I was her nurse once you know. I wouldn't be saying this if it weren't the truth...."

    CC looks at Mary and then looks over at his & Sophia's three devastated children. He looks directly into Eden's eyes as she continues to cry, but nods with her approval. Finally, his voice cracking, CC is able to get back up the gumption to speak.

    "Can we see her? I'd like to be with her when they disconnect them.....and I think my family would like a chance to say good-bye...."

    "Sure. Of course- I have no problem with that. Take all the time you need."


    ----Augusta tells Lionel that she thinks they should give the family space to grieve. Laken and Warren agree with their mother, and say their good-byes to their respective loved ones. They head downstairs with Augusta starting to follow when she turns around to see Lionel hasn't moved. She heads back toward him.

    "Lionel, please, the Capwells may not be my favorite people in the world but their wife & mother is dead. We shouldn't be here any longer...."

    Lionel ignores her and approaches CC.

    "CC, would it be already if I had a minute with her? Before the family starts going in there..."

    CC looks at his long-time rival, seeing the devastation and loss in his eyes. "Alright, Lionel, go ahead. Don't be in long though..."

    "A couple of minutes, CC, a couple of minutes...."

    Lionel walks away toward the room, leaving Augusta alone. Julia approaches her sister and hugs her.

    "Julia, I'm so sorry. I really am. I shouldn't be here though. Tell CC.....tell.....just tell him I'm so sorry for his loss..."

    Julia bids her sister good-bye and turns around to see Mary now sitting next to Mason, consoling him. Eden sees Julia watching them and approaches her. The two women look at each other and Julia begins to cry, overwhelmed by all the emotions filling her at once. Eden sees this and starts breaking up herself, as the two women hug.


    ----Santana sees Rosa, sitting down and saying her rosary. Santana sits down next to her and takes her mother's hand in hers.

    "I should have done something!" Rosa says to her daughter

    "What could you have done? You didn't have any idea..."

    "But I did mija. Sophia confided in me about it. She didn't want the rest of the family to know or to worry about her. She was actually planning on doing some experimental treatment to try and beat it. I advised against it but looking back now, I wish I hadn't- I'd do anything to have Sophia still be here with us. Poor CC. He didn't even know- there are probably many things he would have done differently these past months had he known....."

    "None of that is your fault mama- Sophia chose not to tell them, you were respecting her wishes."

    Rosa has trouble seeing it that way, saying that she'd be livid with anyone if they'd helped Ruben keep a secret like that from her. It dawns on Santana that Sophia's dying is reminding Rosa of when her own husband passed away. Santana hugs her mother and tells her that Sophia wouldn't want her beating herself up over it.

    ---Lionel enters Sophia's room, seeing her laying there, completely helpless and motionless. Lionel breaks down and says that he can't stand seeing her like this. He tells her that he's never loved another woman the way he loved her and that there will always be a piece of his heart that is hers alone. He tearfully recounts the mistakes they'd made over the years and the life-long friendship that their affair blossomed into. He says that he wouldn't have traded his times with her for anything and that the world will be worse off without her presence. He wishes her good-bye, kissing her forehead, telling her he hopes to see her in the next life.

    Lionel leaves and Mason comes in with Julia. Mason tells Sophia that she is good and so undeserving of what life has dealt her. He remarks that only the good die young, mentioning it being unfair that someone as scummy as himself is sure to live a life as too long as hers is too short. Mason says that he looked at her like a mother and even though he still has Pamela, he'll still feels like he's losing his mother today. He breaks down into sobs and Julia tenderly takes his hand. With their hands together, she guides him over to Sophia's hand. Julia kisses her fingers and places them on Sophia's lips, quietly offering a tender good-bye.

    They leave and Rosa walks in, immediately taking Sophia's hand while sitting next to the bed. She tells her that she was only always more than an employer to her- she was a friend. She says she looked up to her as a woman with morals and values and kindness, and felt that though she herself was poor and Sophia was rich, that Sophia was deserving of everything she had in life and more. Rosa tearfully wishes her friend good-bye, kissing her on the cheek, and telling her to take good care of Ruben and Channing up in Heaven.

    Rosa exits as Ted & Angela walk in. Ted is unable to even speak when he sees his mother lying there in that state. He immediately breaks down into sobs, not even able to utter the word "mom." Angela holds her husband as he breaks down even further.

    "I can't do this....I'm sorry, I can't do it....." he sobs to his family as he's exiting, with Angela at his side. The family looks at him, getting even further upset.

    Kelly, Cruz, and Eden enter her room next. Kelly approaches the bed first.

    "Mama.....it's me....Kelly. Your baby girl, your little trouble maker. I remember when I was a little girl, Eden used to be able to do things that I wasn't allowed to do, like wear make-up, or stay out late, or date boys. I remember one day I was so upset with you because Eden got to stay up late one night and I had to go to bed. I complained and whined to you that Eden got to do everything first just because she's older. And you asked me why I wanted to grow up so fast? And you told me that being older wasn't all it was cracked up to me.........Oh mama, I don't know what I'll do without you, without your strength and your wisdom...I...oh..."

    Eden takes her sister's hand and comforts her, crying herself. Cruz steps up to Sophia's bedside as Kelly and Eden stand watching him, holding each other's arm around the other.

    "Mrs. C- you're a good lady, always good to me. You've kept Mr C in line the whole time I've known ya and that's no easy task. You've shown me nothing but love and acceptance since making me a part of your family and I look at you and Mr. C as my second parents." Cruz wipes his nose, fighting back his tears. "You don't deserve this, not yet- you got so much more life left in ya............"

    Eden looks at her husband as a tear rolls down his face. She walks up to him and and rubs his shoulders as he leans over her mother's side. Eden walks in front of him and brushes her mother's hair back from her face.

    "Mama....We haven't had the easiest mother/daughter relationship or the most normal for that matter......but I wouldn't want to call anyone other than you mother. The strength, courage, and values you've instilled in all of your children will continue to stick with us for the rest of our lives. You will live on through each one of us- Ted got your sweetness and kindness, Kelly, your looks and charm. And myself.....I've always seen a lot of myself in you and vice versa, though I didn't necessarily want to at one time in my life. But we've grown so much and through at all, your love for me was always unconditional, even when I placed conditions on my love for you. I hope......(she begins to break up).....I can only hope that I've raise my daughter, Adriana Sophia, to be half the woman that she was named after. I love you mama" She bends down, kissing her mother on the cheek.

    CC walks in and the three exit, giving him time alone with his wife. After they leave, CC takes a good look at his wife and begins to weep.

    "You were the love of my life, the light in my day. How can you do this to me? How can you expect me to go on living without you? I need you, by my side, telling me what a fool I'm acting like or making me appreciate the things around me, like my family, my wife......I've spent most of my life married to you and all of it worth remembering in love with you. You are the most beautiful, graceful, elegant woman to ever grace this forsaken world with your presence. The world will lose an angel today and Heaven will gain one. I know you'll be forever with me and watching over me and your children.....but you know me.....I'm selfish and greedy and I want you here. I'd give anything to have that. I should be the one in that bed, damnit, it should be me. Oh God, not Sophia, not my wife, my beautiful Sophia......."

    He bends down and tenderly presses his lips on hers, the tears from his cheek falling onto Sophia's stilled, motionless face. Ben walks into the room. CC comes up from kissing his wife and looks at the doctor.

    "Are you ready?" Ben asks him.

    "To let go? I'll never be ready....."

    "I can understand that CC.....if you'd like some more time with her, by all means.....'

    "No. I don't want her suffering any more than she has to. It's time." CC kisses his wife's forehead and takes her hand, sitting beside her. Kelly, Cruz, Eden, Julia, and Mason all come back in the room. CC asks where Ted is and they tell him he went home, that he couldn't bear it anymore. Mary comes in the room, and gives the family a look. CC nods his approval as they begin unplugging the machines...........

    beep.....beep.......beep.......beep.........

    Mary unplugs the first machine, as CC clutches Sophia's hand, the family tearfully watching............

    beep...............................beep..........................................beep.....................................

    Ben continues and takes out Sophia's IV.

    beep..................................beep............................beep..................

    Mary finally unplugs the respirator. CC quietly whispers "Good-bye my love.......I'll always love you......"

    Beep.........................................beep.........................................beep..............................................................................

    The heart monitor goes silent, the line flat. The camera pans around the room, passing by the anguished faces of Kelly, Mason, Julia, Cruz, and Eden, before settling on CC & Sophia, Sophia lying in the hospital bed, lifeless, with CC's sitting next to her, holding her hand to his face.......crying for his lost love.....


    THE END....................for today
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