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http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: London, England- The DiMonde Estate) ---Edmund is bothered by the lingering stare that Marcello and Sophia are engaged in. He breaks it up by introducing himself to Marcello, but Marcello says no introductions are necessary. He's well aware of Edmund's work in the neurological field, being a psychiatrist himself. Maria remarks that she wasn't aware of Marcello's history with psychiatry. "It was many moons ago, my love- in another lifetime, if you will. You see, Dr. Lavery, I haven't practiced in years, but still read up on it. My fascination with it is still there, always will be. And it comes in quite handy in entrepreneurship, as I'm sure you know very well, having your own practice and laboratory." "Yes, of course. Loretta, dear, I don't think we should keep our driver waiting much longer. Again, pleased to meet you Mr. Armonti." "The pleasure was all mine. I do hope we run into one another again sometime. I'd love to pick your brain." "Perhaps." Edmund and Sophia begin making their way to the doorway when she realizes she left her bag on the table with Lady DiMonde. She turns to go and get it, but Edmund grabs her by the arm. "Forget it. I'll send for it in the morning. It's in good hands with Lady DiMonde. Come, I can't wait to get you home and be alone with you." "But I...really....wanted.....oh, I guess it isn't important. Nothing that can't wait until the morning." He turns to her and places her mask back on her face, doing the same with his own. Sophia's face is a bit bewildered, as she's obviously wondering why her husband is acting so strangely. They reach the front of the estate and see a lineup of cars parked. Edmund offers to go and look for their driver and have him bring the car up for her. He tells her implicitly to wait there. She begins removing her mask, but he stops her. "Oh no. The evening isn't over until we arrive home- besides, it's a romantic, no?" Edmund smiles at her as he plants a kiss on her, then excitedly takes off looking for the car. ----Meanwhile, behind her, Lionel and Augusta are walking out of the estate as well, about to descend on their own car, when Augusta sees Marcello motioning for her. She quickly removes her earring and tells Lionel she must have lost it inside. Lionel argues that she won't find it, but she insists that the earrings were quite expensive and she isn't leaving without them. She tells him to find the car and she'll have found it & be out in no time. She kisses him on the cheek and hurries back inside. He begins walking down the driveway when he comes upon a woman in a beautiful white and silver costume. The woman turns around and it's a masked Sophia. "My, what a lovely, lovely costume," Lionel says. "Thank You. It was a gift from Lady DiMonde," Sophia responds. "I'd heard the woman had impeccable taste, though I never believed it for myself. Until now." A shy Sophia slightly giggles, and turns away, slightly embarrassed by the stranger's flirtation. "Lionel Lockridge." "Loretta. Loretta Lavery." ---Inside, Marcello finishes telling Augusta what he plans to do about Sophia. Marcello looks outside and sees Sophia standing outside, waiting for her car. He mentions that she's talking with a man. Augusta's eyes bug out as she runs to the windows next to the door. "LIONEL!!!" Augusta begins running in her heels toward them. "Won't you remove your mask? Your voice is familiar and I wonder if I may know you somehow." Lionel asks. "I don't see how that's possible. I didn't recognize your name." "Nor I yours, but satisfy my curiosity, would ya?" Sophia holds out her hand, showing the ring on her finger. "Sorry, but my husband asked me to keep it on until we arrive home." "You must be a knockout, for him to want to keep you covered up like that." Edmund pulls up in the car, as Augusta comes running down the stairs, calling Lionel's name. Lionel turns around and sees her and begins walking toward her, as Edmund gets out of the car to open the door for Sophia. He asks her who the man was that she was talking to. "It was nobody. Some Lionel, just waiting for his car as well." She looks at Edmund, who's staring at Lionel. "Really, Edmund, he was harmless. Maybe a little too much to drink, but perfectly harmless. Now I thought you said something about wanting to get me home...." He smiles as she gets into the car, but turns at looks at Lionel one more time. There he sees him talking with Augusta. Augusta looks up from her conversation and sees a masked Edmund staring back at her. The camera zooms in on his cold eyes. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Keith is shown, half falling asleep in Gina's office as he listens to CC & Elizabeth continue to go over everything related to the audit. Suddenly, he hears Elizabeth mention not being able to do any more damage tonight. He perks up quickly and grabs the phone to dial Gina, falling from the desk chair. "What Do YOU Want?" Gina asks. "What do I want, what do you mean what do I want? Are you in the electrical room? Are you by the fuse switches like I ASKED YOU TO BE?" Gina pulls the phone away from her ear. "Yes, YES I'm THERE KEITH. There's no need to YELL AT ME. I don't have to help you at all you know. In fact, maybe I won't" she says, beginning to hang up. "No-n-n-n-no, no WAIT, WAIT!" She puts the phone back to her ear. "Are you there?" Keith asks. "YEAH, I'm HERE Keith, though I'm not sure why." "Because you know dollar signs when you see em baby and my eyes are filled with em tonight. Alright, now just stay on the line and wait for my go." "I still don't understand what you this is going to accomplish. Ooooh, the lights are out. That doesn't mean they're jumping into bed together." "Oh the lights are the least of it muffin, believe me. Now wait for my go." CC and Elizabeth walk toward the elevator and wait. There's an uncomfortable, awkward silence between the two until the doors finally open. When they walk in, the camera zooms in on a very small camera in the elevator, then shows CC & Elizabeth in black & white. The camera zooms out of that and shows Keith watching them on his laptop from the office. The elevator begins going down and Keith shouts into the phone "NOW" Gina turns the switches and the lights in the building go out, and CC & Elizabeth's elevator stops. Elizabeth looks around and CC begins banging. Elizabeth asks what happened and he says it's probably just a quick power outage and they'll be moving in no time. They turn to black & white again and the focus again goes to Keith in the office. "No time is right, CC. No time tonight!" Keith laughs, as he pours a bag of popcorn into a bowl and watches the screen. (EXT: London, England) ---Edmund and Sophia arrive home and are greeted by Christine. "Oh the two of you look like you had such a time. So how was it? Did you meet Lady DiMonde? Maria? What was the fiance like?" "It was all spectacular Christine, and I can't wait to tell you about it. Tomorrow. Did you make the arrangements that I asked for Dr. Lavery & I upon our return?" "I sure did, Mrs. L. Everything's waiting upstairs for you." "Wonderful. Now darling, you stay here, until I'm ready for you. Christine, fix him a nightcap, would you?" Christine takes Edmund to the lounge to fix him a drink. Meanwhile, the camera is shown peering through a window as Sophia walks up the stairs. Marcello is then shown outside, watching her. When he cannot see anymore, he begins walking back toward his car but is stunned when he hears a voice from the doorway. "Mr Armonti?" "Yes?" "May I ask what you're doing here, skulking about? I should call the police, have you arrested for trespassing." "My apologies, Dr. Lavery, I meant no harm. It's just....this........" Marcello pulls out Sophia's handbag. "I thought your wife might need it." Edmund walks toward him and snatches the bag. "She may, though there was no reason to bring it tonight. Couldn't it have waited until morning? Why the hurry?" "Lady DiMonde was quite fond of Loretta and insisted I return it to her tonight. She being my soon-to-be mother-in-law, I didn't want to cause her any distress." "Distress? I highly doubt someone would actually be distressed over another woman's handbag." "You don't know Lady DiMonde. What may seem trivial to you and me would be considered first priority with her, especially when it concerns the possessions of her guests. I didn't mean to be any type of imposition. I trust you'll return it to her." "Of course, Mr. Armonti. She's my wife." "Of course. Well I'll be going then. Good night, Dr. Lavery." Edmund turns around and walks away, without responding. He looks down at the handbag and his face becomes menacing and angered. Marcello gets into his car and the driver pulls out. "Don't worry, Sophia. I'll be back. I'll be back for you." THE END..........................FOR TODAY

2 EX-DAYS STARS AND SOAP VET LINDSTROM BITE THE DUST!!!! In a move that should come as no surprise to RTSB viewers, Matt Cedeno, Jon Lindstrom, and Renee Jones have aired their last episodes as Rafe, Mark, and Sherri, respectively. Cedeno was alerted over a month ago about his departure, though found his final scenes (with Heather Lindell's Samantha Capwell) on the cutting room floor. "We experienced a brief hiatus on RTSB and now that we've returned, there just isn't any room for those scenes. Though they may have lead to future storylines for Samantha, the story could be played just as effectively without those scenes. Therefore, we chose to cut them." As for Lindstrom and Jones, both exits are storyline-dictated. Neither was on contract, as their stays were always expected to be short-term, though Jones ended up filming more episodes than originally intended. Surprisingly, no notice has yet been given to Victoria Wyndham. "I've been talking with Vicky," says juniorz1, RTSB's exec producer and creator, "and I still have a few ideas I'm throwing around for her character. Whether they pan out will remain to be seen, but without a doubt, she still has a bit of a role to play in story, so she's still here...............for now." With Maureen still around, does that mean there still may be some story left for her son Mark as well? "There's always that possibility, sure. In fact, don't be surprised to see Mark back for another short-term stay." Don't miss a BRAND NEW episode of RETURN TO SANTA BARBARA tonight around 9 PM.

And here I thought you were a CC & Sophia fan!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: London, England- The DiMonde Estate) ----Augusta and Lionel are shown among many masked party guests, he dressed as Casanova, she in a boustier reminiscent of 1700s French women. Augusta quickly begins sifting through the people, pulling a reluctant Lionel along with her. Finally, he stops her, asking why she's in such a rush. "Easy for you to say, you're dressed as one of the great male romantics of his time. I, on the other hand, look like I just walked out of a House of Burlesque," Augusta scolds. "I think you look extraordinary. In fact, when I saw the costume in the store, I thought it would suit you perfectly. And show off your....... assets." "It shows off my assets all right- BOTH of them. So far, I've been propositioned, hit on, offered money- extra if I wear the dress, and my derriere has been pinched by eleven- count them- eleven men old enough to have known Einstein personally. I just would like to find Marcello and his bride, congratulate them, and be on our way." She's startled when she turns around and sees Marcello standing in front of her. He greets her with a kiss on each cheek and says hello to Lionel as well. He introduces them both to Maria DiMonde, his bride-to be. Both are charmed to meet her. Marcello then mentions a piece that Augusta had some interest in acquiring years before, asking Lionel if it's all right if he borrow Augusta for a moment. "Take all the time you need Marcello. And try convincing her to stay a while- she's been threatening to leave since we got here." "I'll do my best." Marcello leads Augusta to a study, away from the rest of the party, and asks if she's spotted Sophia there. She says she has not but that it hasn't helped that there are so many people there. Marcello wonders if perhaps Augusta's mind could have been playing tricks on her or if the woman she saw may have just had a striking resemblance to Sophia and nothing more. "Marcello, I've known and loathed the woman for a good portion of my life. Without a doubt, it was Sophia I saw, not some look-alike." "Which begs the question, since you admittedly hate my step-mother, why the interest in helping her? Or are your motivations for coming to me more sinister than they look on the surface? Why not go to CC, if Sophia is truly alive?" "Look, without going into detail, that's not possible. As I told you, she's not herself- she didn't even recognize me. She's been seemingly brainwashed all over again, possibly by a madman. You could be her best, maybe her only chance at coming out of this even slightly remnant of her former vile self." "So why not tell your husband? Again, if your intentions are good..." "For Heaven's sake Marcello, you and I both know that the worst medicine for Sophia in this state would be Lionel- shall we doom ourselves to repeat history? Who would you have dead this time, Ted, Kelly, maybe even yourself?" They are interrupted when Lionel enters, saying a staff member told him where to find the two of them. He asks Augusta if everything is alright and she tells him she was just negotiating with Marcello when they began to reminisce about the past. "Now why would you want to go and do a thing like that?" Lionel deadpans. ---Meanwhile, back in the party, Edmund and Sophia are shown dancing among the other guests. A nervous Edmund suggests that they should be going soon, but Sophia is hesitant. "We haven't even met the guests of honor yet and I'm having such a nice time. Aren't you?" Sophia smiles. "Yes, Loretta, of course, I just don't think all this activity is good for you just yet. You're still recovering you know." "I feel fine darling, better than I ever have. There's no need for you to be so worrisome," she says, again playfully smiling at him. Edmund smiles back at his wife's jab. "Alright. If it's activity you want, then, my love, it's activity you shall have!" He begins swinging her and twirling her around the floor, much to her delight. She matches him step for step, as they continue to ferociously dance across the room, their eyes locked on one another. They get the attention of bystanders throughout the party, including Maria, who points them out to Marcello as he takes her arm once again. Marcello gives Augusta a look from across the room, redirecting her attention toward the couple. Her eyes bug out when she recognizes the costumes of the pair. She looks back at Marcello and affirms that it is indeed Edmund and Sophia. "Wow! Aren't they fantastic dancers?" Lionel comments. "Look how she allows him to lead her.....If you'd ever allowed me to lead like that..." "We'd be stepping on on each other's toes and flat on our backs in no time." (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Kelly is absolutely appalled by her father's comments on the state of her life. She tells him that for the first time in a very long time, she's happy. She's found a man and a love in Ashton that she never thought possible, since losing Joe and Robert. She asks him why he can't just be happy for her. "He's manipulating you kitten, can't you see that? That man, standing next to you, is a predator, just like his father, and you were his prey. Everything he's made you believe about him is untrue and solely for the purpose of gaining your trust Kelly. And he doesn't deserve it. Not one bit of it," CC laments. "You keep saying the same thing about Ashton and about his father, but you haven't yet told me why you think any of that. You say Edmund is a monster and Ashton is just like him, if not worse, yet you don't seem to want to elaborate when I inquire about it. Why is that daddy? Is it because you're afraid I'll find out that Edmund is a monster? Or that he's not a monster at all and the only real monster is YOU?" Kelly says, tears in her eyes. She grabs Ashton and begins leading him out of the room. She stops and looks at her father. "I just want you to know daddy, while I am in London, and when I do meet Dr. Lavery, I'm going to find out just what the connection is between the two of you. I've given you ample opportunity to be honest with me and each time, you've let me down. And I'm going to find out why." She and Ashton pass by Elizabeth in the hallway, as she's making her way to CC's office. She attempts to say hello, but Kelly just ignores her. Ashton acknowledges her and continues leaving with his wife. She then descends on a broken CC, sitting in his chair at his desk. She immediately goes to him and asks him what's wrong. He just looks at her for a moment, without saying anything. He then breaks his silence. "What is it about you women when it comes to love? You can't see the forest for the trees." "We're too trusting of the men we love, CC. We hold them to expectations that they, in reality, could never live up to in the first place. I take it this is about Kelly." "Yes it's about Kelly- he's manipulating her, that bastard, and she refuses to see it. She can't see it. Hell, you could probably relate, since Timmons is doing the exact same thing to you." Elizabeth looks at CC, realizing he's probably right. She suggests that they get to the books, as they have much ground to cover with the audit. ---In Gina's office, Keith & Gina continue listening in on the device he planted in CC's office. "CC's onto you Keith, and from her reaction, it sounds like Miss Elizabeth might be catching on as well." "Which is what makes tonight so perfect." "For what?" "No questions, just take your cell phone and go down to the basement where the main power lines are. Sit there and wait for my call and follow my directions explicitly." "What is this? Why Keith, I want to know WHY?" "For our future, babe. For enough green to make you go color blind. Would you just trust me? Look at my eyes. Those are trustworthy eyes." "More like snake eyes," she snarks "Will you just go?" "Alright, alright, I'm going. But I'm telling you, Keith Timmons, whatever you're doing, it better be good. And it better be OVER. QUICK. Because I'm not going to be patient forever. And I think you can remember what I'm like when I'm impatient." "Will you just go already? We're wasting time. Go. Go. Go." he says, shooing her on her way. She turns around and gives him a disgusted look, but begins making her way downstairs. (INT: The DiMonde Estate) ---The guests all clap as Edmund and Sophia complete their dance, still donning their masks. They are quickly approached by a staff member, who tells them that Lady DiMonde and the guests of honor have requested to meet them. Sophia excitedly follows him, while Edmund is a bit reluctant. They are brought before Lady DiMonde, who requests they remove their masks. She's surprised to see that Edmund was the one who was shredding the dance floor. "My, my, my, Dr. Edmund Lavery- you were the last gentleman I expected to be behind that mask. You must introduce me to your lady friend. I'm quite curious as to who has made you so light on your feet." "Lady DiMonde, this is my wife, Mrs. Loretta Lavery." "How do you do?" Sophia says. "Charmed to meet you dear. Come, let me introduce you both to my daughter and future son-in-law." She brings them both over to meet Maria and Marcello. Marcello's eyes immediately fixate on Sophia as the camera shows her in slow motion, walking toward him. He remains staring at her, and as if it were background noise, Lady DiMonde can be heard introducing them both to Maria & Marcello. Finally Sophia comes to Marcello. "How do you do? Loretta Lavery" she says, extending her hand. "Marcello. Dr. Marcello Armonti. Pleased to meet you," he says, hoping to elicit some kind of reaction out of her. She continues to smile and look back at him, as he's slow to let go of her hand. Edmund notices Marcello's peculiar reaction to Sophia and stares at them both, as they continue staring at one another. THE END.....................for THIS EPISODE

probably late tonight or tomorrow morning. Having key issues right now. LOL

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Mark & Sherri's house) ----Mason drags an irritated Mark back inside, throwing him onto the living room couch. Mason tells Mark he could kill him for what he's done to Mary. "What I've done? You mean saving her life? Or taking her away from you?" Mason stands up to punch Mark, but Pearl holds him back, reminding him that Mark needs to be concious for them to get the answers that they're looking for. Mark looks at his mother, with a desperation in his eyes. "How could you? How could you, of all people, do this to me?" "I'm sorry, Mark. But I needed to do the right thing and this is it. I think you see that though. Letting Mary go on the way she has is......abominable," Maureen says, choking the words out, "and is not at all reminiscent of the boy I raised. What happened?" "I think you know what happened mom. Worked out nicely for you, didn't it? Dad was dead, I killed him, and you didn't have to pay for it in any way. But that's not why we're here, is it? We're here to discuss mine and Mary's child, isn't that right?" he says, smiling at Mary. "There's no way of knowing for sure who's child it was Mark. You made sure of that." "Oh believe me, he was every bit my son..." "HE!?!" Mary exclaims, "I thought I had a little girl, that's what you told-" "Surprise, surprise Mary. You were misinformed." Mark smiles, looking at Sherri. Mary's face fills with rage and she jumps up and lunges at Sherri. "YOU B!TCH! How COULD YOU?" she shrieks as she attacks her. Mason & Pearl jump up and pull the two apart, while Mark sits looking at them with a smile across his face. (EXT: Baja, Mexico- CLINIC) ----Angel is stunned when he sees Kirk & Santana standing over Cruz's bed, but not half as shocked as they are when they see him looking at them. They lock eyes and Angel begins running down the hallway. Kirk takes off after him, with Santana not far behind. The nurses ask Santana if everything is alright and she says fine as she speeds past. Kirk catches up with Angel outside and stops him from going to his car. "Stop! Angel, stop, it's not what you think?" "Are you kidding me? You think I was born yesterday pal? I know all about your obsession with Eden and hatred for Cruz....." "All of that may be true, though some of the same could be said for you. After all, didn't Cruz send you to prison? And when he got out, wasn't he the direct cause of your daughter's kidnapping?" "Yeah, I hated Castillo- for years I hated him. But I wouldn't wish this on him- and working with him and the way he got me out of prison......He was an honorable man. Or I should say is an honorable man." "And you'd be deeply betraying him if you told Eden that you saw him," Santana says, approaching the two. "Santana. You see how it's tearing her up, the way she's treating my family. How could you-" "Because I'm respecting Cruz's wishes. No one can know he's alive, or he'll be in great danger. Until this killer is found and brought to justice, nobody will be safe, especially Eden. If you go to that police station and tell her, what do you think she'll do? She'll come running here to see him and then we'll all be in danger, which isn't what Cruz wants." "So I'm supposed to just say nothing and watch her go on in agony, lashing out and teetering on the edge of......God knows what?" "That's exactly what you do Angel. For Cruz. You think it's easy for me? I was raised with Eden, I was in love with her brother, I can't stand what this is doing to her. But she's alive, isn't she?" "I don't know if I can-" "Oh drop the innocent act Angel, you had no problem trying to pull a switcheroo with me with those maps. This is child's play compared to that. Don't you think you owe it to Cruz?" "I wanna talk to him." "That's not possible. He's in and out of conciousness and today has been a particularly traumatic day for him. You're just going to have to trust me." Angel looks at Santana, then looks Kirk up and down. He gets in his car and takes off for the police station. (EXT: Baja Police Station) ----Marta emerges from the interview room, shaken and disturbed. Eden looks at Julia and they approach the distraught girl. "Where's my dad?" she asks. "He had to leave for a little while, he'll be back shortly," Julia responds, "Are you alright?" Marta nods that she is. "Was it them?" Eden asks. "Was it the same two guys who kidnapped you? Did they get the right ones?" Marta again nods at her. "You gotta understand, Mrs. Castillo, I feared for my life from these guys." Eden gives Julia a disbelieving look. "Lady, for someone so affluent, you're a really dumb woman. These guys were trying to take your daughter. I stopped them. I messed up their whole plan and then they had me, the wrong girl, of no use to them. If I didn't do everything that I did, I would've been dead months ago. I understand you lost your husband in the deal and I'm real sorry about that. I am. But I did what I had to do in there to stay alive and I won't be judged by you or anyone else for doing what I did. You woulda done the same thing if you was me." The lead investigator then comes out and tells them that both men are being interrogated. Eden tells them to offer them whatever they want to get to Cruz's killer. He tells her they're being less than forthcoming and no matter what, have to pay for their crime. Julia shows them the authorization from the SBPD, explicitly saying that offers are to be extended going as far as immunity for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Cruz's death. Marta is appalled by what she hears. "You mean these guys, that I just identified, that they could go free after what they did? What kind of bull-" "What kind of BULL is it that my husband is dead? Is that what you were about to say? Because that was the end result of your little kidnapping, Marta. You were let go without a scratch on you and my husband was blown to smithereens!" Eden turns to the investigator. "Offer what you can. I want whoever did this held accountable, no matter what you have to do." The investigator nods in affirmation and says he'll do his best to keep them posted on the interrogations. He heads back to the interview room, as Angel arrives on the scene. Marta runs and hugs her father, sobbing a little. "Marta, my Marta, are you alright? What happened?" "It's them, papa, it's them. It was the guys-" "Ay, mija, shhhhh, shhhh, it's okay now. I'm here." "They're gonna get away with it because of them. They're gonna get away with it!" Angel asks what Marta is talking about and Julia fills him in. Marta is stunned when Angel takes the news in stride, saying they need to do whatever they can to make sure Cruz's murderer is punished, even if it means Marta's kidnappers going free. (EXT: Newark, New Jersey) ----Mason and Pearl are able to pry Mary and Sherri off of one another. Maureen looks and sees her son continuing to smile at the scene. "You laugh at this? Look at the pain you've caused these people Mark, the torment and the agony they've suffered for years. All because of you, my son. Where is the good in you? How can you not feel compelled to do what's right, especially since you say you loved this woman." "He doesn't know the meaning of the word, Maureen, at least not the Mark I've always known," Mason snorts. "And the only word you can understand, Mason, is revenge. It's what drives you, always has. Bruises your ego a bit to know that somebody turned the tables on you for once, doesn't it? You want the truth? I may regret what this has done to Mary, but don't think for a second I regret keeping her away from you. It was the best thing I could do for her and that baby. I respected her wishes and didn't dare raise our son. But I wasn't about to let you have any influence over his life." "You keep referring to the child as yours, but I still see no proof of that." Mason retorts. "Oh, it's my son Mason, but you don't have to take my word for it. After all, if it were my son, why would you even care about him? Oh, that's right, because you "care" so much about Mary. That's why you manipulated her into prosecuting me in open court, much against any will of her own." "So where is he, Mark? Where is my son?" "Quite honestly, I don't know. He bounced from foster home to foster home for many years, but when he turned 16, he left the system and hasn't been seen since. You can check with the state of California for his records." "What's his name, Mark?" Mary asks. "Actually, that changed from home to home. He would claim to want to reinvent himself wherever he went, and swiched his first and last names as he bounced around. Again, the state will confirm what I'm telling you. He's alive, I'm certain of that. I've researched the deaths of young men around his age in California and some of the US over the years and none match up. But that's it. That's all I know." "Are we supposed to believe all this Mark? You hid and sent us on a wild goose chase because you know absolutely nothing? I'm not buying it." "Believe what you want Mason, I don't give a damn. The records in California will back me up. He's out there, somewhere he's out there, alive. But keep in mind this is my son you're looking for, Capwell. Mine and Mary's- nothing will ever change that. You're looking for MY son. MINE!" Mason looks at Pearl and Pearl nods his head affirmatively. Mason pulls back and decks Mark, sending him across the couch and leaving his lip bleeding and face red. "That was a long time coming," Mason says, as he, Pearl, Mary, and Maureen exit the house. THE END........................til later

Yes, yes, it's been a while, no? But not to worry SB/RTSB fans- RETURN TO SANTA BARBARA returns this weekend with brand new episodes. Curious about what's in store for you faves? Find out here! Gina/Keith/Elizabeth/CC Keith has been manipulating Lizzie for some time now. He's up and married her and has pushed to remain married to her. Just what is he up to? All will be revealed in the coming episodes, as CC & Elizabeth find themselves together in a moment of weakness. But has Keith gotten in over his head? Is he actually falling for Ms. Elizabeth along the way? If he does, where does that leave Gina? A loose cannon, which is where she does her best work. Santana/Cruz/Eden/Kirk/Joann Eden's investigation into Cruz's murder leaves her further on edge. Finally, the identity of his 'murderer' will be revealed and is a name that should be familiar to long-time SB fans. Look for Eden to track down the 'killer' to London, England (where else?). But a cataclysmic, unexpected occurance sends Eden into a tailspin, resulting in an explosive showdown! Will she end up vulnerable to Kirk? Look for a major twist to this storyline somewhere down the road in June- something that ups the stakes and changes EVERYTHING!!! As for Joann, I'm toying a little with her character right now. There's a couple of directions her storyline could end up going in my mind, but needless to say each one is more scandalous than the next! McCreepy/Soretta/Christine/Pamela/Lionel/Augusta The masquerade ball is HUGE as Marcello will discover his once stepmother alive and once again, brainwashed. But what will Marcello do with this knowledge? He is the key to unlocking Sophia's memories and seems to want to right the wrongs he's done to the Capwells years ago. To this end, he'll be a surprising ally to a former enemy. Augusta, in the meantime, can't seem to forget about seeing Sophia and will try to free her on her own, with disastrous results! And don't expect Lionel to be pleased when he finds out what she's up to. Pamela also will continue pulling strings in Sophia's life, furthering her conquest for CC. Albeit, a misguided one. Ashton/Kelly/Warren/Angela/Ted/Lily A surprising sextet emerges with these characters, as they find themselves becoming knowledgeable on the transgressions of the others. Ashton & Warren will develop quite the rivalry, as Warren becomes more serious about his pursuit of Kelly. In the meantime, Lily begins torturing Angela with what she knows, which arouses Kelly's and then Ashton's suspicions. Angela ends up completely backed against a wall when some unexpected news comes her way, which could alter her life and marriage forever. Just how far will Lily go to ruin Ted & Angela's happiness? In June, she does something that makes Gina look amateurish! Adriana/Steve/Brandon/Samantha/Chip Very excited about the possibilities for the younger set, now that they've developed some. Brandon is his father's son, that will be clear as things go around. Aspects of Steve's personality that aren't so likable will be revealed to the audience. Designer drugs will be running through the Lair, but just who's running them? Brandon has big plans for himself and doesn't care who he hurts or steps on to get the justice he feels his father was never given. Expect an interesting meeting between he & Marcello that could eventually turn dangerous. As for Samantha, she's reeling from Rafe's leaving and the rift developing in her parents' marriage. She'll make some surprising choices, that will put her smack in the middle of all sorts of peoples' lives. Julia/Mason/Mary/Mark/Sherri/Maureen This story comes to a head as Mason & Mary have tracked down Mark and have the leverage they need to get answers.......and they'll get them in spades. Their child's identity will be revealed and the name and character is one that is already familiar to RTSB readers. When the dust settles, who will Mason choose to be with? Julia has taken an uncharacteristically passive approach to Mason's relationship with Mary thusfar. Expect that to change. All this & More when RTSB RETURNS this WEEK!!!!

I'm pleased to announce that the SONBC Award nominations came out last night. For those who don't know, the SONBC awards are for the fan fics here at SON. Not all participated, but many did. Here are the nominations bestowed on RTSB: Outstanding Supporting Female Character Carmen Duncan as Pamela Conrad Outstanding Supporting Male Character Tuc Watkins as Keith Timmins Outstanding Leading Male Character Jed Allan as CC Capwell Outstanding Leading Female Character Nancy Lee Grahn as Julia Wainright Capwell Outstanding Storyline The Attempted Takeover of Capwell Enterprises and Subsequent Introduction of Elizabeth Wayne Outstanding Drama Series Return to Santa Barbara I'm thrilled to have any nominations at all and pleased that 'RTSB' went over so well with the judges. For a full list of the nominees, check out the SONBC section in the SON forums. Winners will be announced May 21. As for RTSB's return, look for a full May Sweeps preview to be posted tonight!!! Episodes will either return tonight or tomorrow!!!

I'm so sorry about the lack of episodes lately everyone. It's definitely not from a lack of me wanting to continue writing it. Last week and this week are two very busy work weeks for me and those that I live with seem determined to keep me off the computer when I am home. Today, I work all day through fairly late tonight. Tomorrow, same story. I'm going to try to put out 2 episodes before late tomorrow night, but I can't guarantee I'll make it. Just know that next week, RTSB will resume a normal schedule, instead of this an episode here, an episode there crap. Thanks to everyone who's been waiting for it for your patience. I hope you all will continue reading the episodes when they're posted this week and when we return to a semi-normal schedule next week.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: London, England- Messenger service) ---Augusta comes running into the small shop and startles the dainty young man behind the desk. She rants and raves about having made a terrible mistake and how Lady DiMonde is going to have her head. The clerk tries to calm her down but she's like a tornado. "You don't understand- the masquerade ball is tonight! Lady DiMonde wanted everything to be just so for sweet Anna's engagement party, but... oh what a fool I am! Can you help me? This invitation......it was supposed to have gotten there last week....I thought I mailed it with the others but I....I....oh...." "It's alright ma'am, it's okay, I can help you." "You can?" "Of course, no need to be so dramatic. I'll gladly courier it over there myself and send your apologies." "Oh thank you, thank you so much." "Now just fill out this paperwork here and we'll be all squared away." "I don't know how I can ever repay you, thank you. You're a lifesaver!" (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---CC finishes going over the plans for Gina Jeans with Joann. CC tells her that he wants Gina to be kept extremely busy for the next couple of weeks. When Joann inquires as to what he's up to with Gina, he reminds her that Gina is never to be trusted and at the moment, he needs her neutralized. The best way for him to do that is to keep her occupied. "One thing about Gina, say what you will about her, but she takes pride in whatever she does, however trivial or vile it might be to people like you and me. She'll put her blood, sweat, and tears into fifty dollars worth of denim, especially if it has her name on them. Mark my words." "You don't think she'll wonder about why I'm working her so hard?" "That's the beauty of it, Joann, you just have to give her the ball. She'll run with it all on her own." "True. This is Gina we're talking about." Kathleen interrupts them and informs CC that his son-in-law is there to see him. "My son-in-law is dead! How insensitive can you-" "Your other son-in-law," Ashton says, stepping in front of Kathleen toward Joann "I'm terribly sorry, I don't believe we've been formally introduced. Ashton Lavery. I'm Kelly's-" "Yes, I know who you are Mr. Lavery, pleased to meet you. Joann Walsh. And I was actually just going. I have some....matters to attend to downstairs. CC." "Thanks again for your help Joann." Joann leaves and shuts the door behind her. "One of your newer minions CC?" "What do you want Lavery?" "Actually, I was dropping by to fill you in on a little trip I'm going to be taking with my wife." "You're not going anywhere with my daughter. This marriage was a mistake from the beginning, one Kelly has clearly entered into blindly." "Oh, but this should be an eye-opening trip for her, I'm sure. We'll be visiting my father in London, as well as attending to some business I have there." "Over my dead body. Kelly under no circumstances will ever, ever come within a hundred miles of that man. I'm going to make certain of that. You can count on it." "This should be good- and how do you plan on doing that?" "Don't you worry about it my boy. I've dealt with men more clever, more diabolical, more capable and charming than yourself. But know that when I'm done, Kelly will have no desire to meet your father. And your marriage will be over." "Who do you think you are?" Kelly says, entering CC's office "Kitten." "The days of me letting you run my life ended years ago, daddy." "And look at the mess you're making of it. Maybe it's time you start listening to your father. For once." (EXT: London, England) ---Sophia finishes helping Christine out in the kitchen. Christine muses that Dr. L should be arriving home shortly and likes his lunch promptly. The doorbell rings and Sophia offers to answer it, but Christine insists. She tells Sophia to watch the fish on the stove, because if it's overcooked, it will lose it's flavor. Christine rushes to the door and the clerk from the messenger service stands there with an envelope and two zipped outfits. "Can I help you?" "Yes, I need to speak to the gentleman or the lady of the house." "Sorry to disappoint you, but if ya didn't notice, this is a castle here. The gentleman and the lady don't come to the door for any individual. Who let you in at the gate? Solicitors are prosecuted by-" "I'm afraid I've misrepresented myself. I'm actually delivering an invitation and costuming for tonight's masquerade ball given by Lady DiMonde..." "Lady DiMonde? Oh my, it's Anna's engagement party today, isn't it? I was reading about it at the newstand this morning." "Yes, Lady DiMonde deeply regrets the tardiness of the invitation. Apparently, someone from the help misplaced it, and, well..." "Oh believe me I've been there." "She hopes that Dr. Lavery & Mrs. Lavery will accept the costumes as a token of her apologies." Christine takes the envelope and the costumes. The man reaches out for his tip and Christine reaches out and shakes his hand. "Christine Gorrow. It was a pleasure meeting you too sir. I'll make sure Dr. L gets this." The clerk tries to explain but she shuts the door on him. Sophia comes down the corridor and tells Christine that the fish is ready. She looks at the envelope in Christine's hand and the clothing. She asks Christine what it is & she excitedly explains that Edmund & she have been invited to a huge high society event taking place that night. Sophia asks if Edmund often receives such extravagant invitations, but Christine says he mostly keeps a low profile. Sophia unzips the dress & mask and remarks how gorgeous and intricate the ensemble is. She presses it against her as Edmund walks through the door. "It's beautiful Loretta, wherever did it come from?" "Lady DiMonde, Dr. L. You and Mrs. L here were invited to the big engagement ball tonight." "Funny, it's a little late for such an invitation, quite unlike her to send something like this on the day of the event. Are you sure it's from her?" "That's what the messenger told me." "Must have been the little man on the way out." Edmund directs Sophia to put the dress back, saying that it isn't something that they should attend. Sophia is disappointed, saying that the whole thing sounds so grand and romantic. Edmund says he had wanted to just spend a quiet evening at home, with just the two of them. Sophia says that sounds nice, but it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. "At least let me try it on, darling. It just seems like she's gone to all this trouble, we could at least accept such a lovely gesture." "But I barely know the woman, aside from seeing her at some charity functions and her contributions to my research, but it's been years..." "Her daughter's engaged, darling, she wants the world to celebrate with her. Please. Can I at least try it on? If it doesn't fit or you don't like how it looks on me, we don't have to go..." "That's not fair, Loretta, you know if you put that on I'll...." "I'll be right back. Come Christine. Help me with my hair. Your lunch and the mid-day newspaper are sitting on the dining room table for you darling, as you like" Sophia says, kissing him on the lips & dragging Christine up the stairs. Edmund unzips his count-like costume and looks again at the invitation. He phones the messenger service that delivered them, but the clerk informs him that the employee who delivered to his address hasn't returned yet. Edmund hangs up, again looking at the invitation. (EXT: Newark, New Jersey) ---Pearl drives Mary, Mason, and Maureen down the suburban roads toward Mark & Sherri's house. Everyone in the car is silent, anticipating the confrontation. Pearl receives a phone call and is told that more activity on Sherri's credit card has come in, indicating that they're still in Newark. Pearl tells a relieved Mason and Mary the good news. They anxiously ask Pearl how much further it is and he tells them they're actually about there. Pearl pulls just past a small white house with black shudders. He asks Maureen if she's ready and she assures him that she is. Maureen gets out of the car and walks back toward the house. She rings the doorbell and Sherri answers. "Maureen." "Hello Sherri- how are you?" "Fine, we weren't expecting you, come in, please...." "Is Mark here?" "He actually isn't home yet, but should be in just a little bit. Can I get you something to drink?" "No, I'm fine." Sherri asks Maureen what brings her to town and she explains that she'd recently contacted Mark. She said that by the tone of his voice and what they discussed, she was sure that he wasn't doing very well. Sherri asks what she means and Maureen specifies about her visit with Mason and Mary. "Yes, they came to see me too. It was strange seeing her again, after all these years. My goodness, I remember when she was brought in and what a wreck Mark was. It was such a miracle seeing her doing so well, so healthy. It was just a shame what I had to tell her about her child." "What, that you had to LIE to me?" Mary says, entering the room. "Mary!....What are you-" "The jig is up Nurse Rhodes. Or is it Nurse McCormick?" "Mary- I-" "Save it. Save it Sherri. After all I'd been through, after what Mark put me through- How could you? How COULD You?" Mary says. Mary raises her arm and slaps Sherri square across her face, sending her to the floor. "Oh my God!" Mark says from the doorway. They turn around and see him running back toward his car. He jumps in, turns the key in the ignition and throws it in reverse, but he's cut off by Pearl & Mason, who block him in the driveway with the rental. Mason gets out of the car and approaches Mark's window. "You're not going anywhere Mark. Not when I'm done with you." THE END.........................for TODAY

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Mexico- Baja Police Station) ---Eden, Julia, and Kirk arrive at the police station and are told by Angel that Marta was just taken down to see the lineup. Eden warns him that his daughter had better do the right thing and identify them. Angel shoots back that he won't have her attacking Marta when she comes out, nor will he allow her to pressure her in any way. "You are in no position to be giving out orders," Eden reminds him, "All it takes is one word from me and you'll be back behind bars for the rest of your miserable life, isn't that right Julia?" Julia nods in agreement and Angel backs off. Kirk asks the desk officers how long the lineup should take. They tell him it depends on how quick Marta is to identify and how smoothly it goes. Kirk tells Julia and Eden he has a business contact he needs to meet with and will meet them back at the station later in the day. "What's the matter Kirk? A little nervous you'll be implicated?" Julia asks. "Oh, Ms. Wainright or is it Mrs. Capwell now? If I were so worried about that, why would I be here, in Mexico, with the two of you right now?" "So you can watch over every second of this investigation. And the reason we allowed you to come is so we can watch you," Julia fires back. Kirk ignores her and heads to his car. Julia asks Eden if she should follow him, but Eden tells her it could end up being dangerous. Angel chimes in and offers to do it. Eden doesn't think she can trust him, but Angel pleads with her, saying he just wants to make things right where Cruz is concerned. "My husband is dead, Angel. Nothing will ever make that right." Angel tries to apologize again for the role he played but Eden won't hear it. Julia appeals to Eden, saying that someone should be following Kirk at all times and even if Angel may not be their ideal candidate. Reluctantly, Eden gives in and Angel takes off after Kirk. (EXT- London, England- Lockwright Hotels) ---Lionel arrives back at the penthouse to see that Augusta has already returned from her trip. He remarks that, for traveling such a long distance, it was an awfully short trip. Augusta says that she was able to get all of her meetings done in a day and Warren was busy at the newspaper. She says that she was anxious to get back to England and away from Capwell-land. She pours herself a mimosa and offers him one, which he declines. "By the way, we received our usual late invite to Lady DiMonde's annual masquerade ball. I was actually about to call and tell her we wouldn't be able to attend...." "Every year, this woman. She obviously never wants us there, since our invitation always seems to be lost in the mail..." "Yes, well since you're here, maybe we should attend this year." "Lionel, why would I want to socialize with that decrepit old bag? I have no desire to....." "Check out the invitation. Apparently, this year, they'll also be celebrating her daughter Anna's engagement to an old friend of ours." "Let me see that," Augusta says, snatching the envelope out of his hand. She reads it and is stunned when she sees the name of Anna DiMonde's fiance. "My God. Do you think it's really him?" "Oh, come on Augusta, how many people on this earth do you honestly think have THAT name?" "This could be the event of the season!" Augusta grabs the invitation and her purse and begins heading toward the door. Lionel asks where she's going. "To RSVP, of course. Call the costume rental while I'm gone. Rent something extravagant." He smiles. "Seriously Lionel, extravagant. We're not going to another event dressed as Shari Lewis and Lambchop. I'll be back shortly." (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Elizabeth stops by CC's office and confirms their meeting after work hours. CC cannot believe that they have to go through an audit for both companies and complains that everything was in the proper order. Elizabeth tells him that obviously isn't true, otherwise they wouldn't be going through this process. She says the best thing they can do is just take care of it and move on. CC asks how things went with Keith. "To be honest, CC, I have to wonder if we're giving Keith too much credit or just being flat out paranoid. When I confronted him, he really didn't seem to have a clue what the hell what I was talking about." "You're not giving him enough credit, Elizabeth. He's manipulative liar, just like his little girlfriend." "If you're referring to Gina, they're long over and have been for a long time. She herself was perplexed, asking him what he was doing married to me." "It's all an act, Elizabeth, for your benefit. I'm telling you, be..." "Frankly, CC, I don't really give a damn what you're telling me. I went through emotional hell once because of you, I'm not about to do it again. You know, I've never married, never had any children, never had a family of my own- I shut myself out from all of that. I saw my family life, with my father and my sister. And she was the one who got all of that for herself, everything that I wanted, she took and made her own. Now I finally have a chance at something that's mine and mine alone. I'm telling you, I'm not going to let you ruin it. You've ruined enough for me in this lifetime." Elizabeth storms out of the office, leaving a guilty-feeling CC behind. "Damnit Timmins, what are you up to with her?" ---Meanwhile, in Gina's office, Keith & Gina listen in on the conversation on the speakerphone. "I'd like to know the same thing myself," Gina muses. "But don't you see, it's working perfectly! She believes your reactions because they're real." "Maybe, but CC sees right through it & seems determined to make her see through it too." "Precisely." "Right, precisely.......... wait, what do you mean precisely?" Keith gets up and starts walking out of the office. "Keith......KEITH! What are you talking about? KEITH!" (EXT: Baja, Mexico- Clinic) ---Angel finishes tailing Kirk to a small clinic outside of town. He stays in his car and watches Kirk walk into the clinic. Now inside, Kirk tracks down Santana. She's stunned when he comes up behind her & quickly pulls him into a break room. "What are you doing here? Are you crazy? We shouldn't be seen together, Kirk." "Relax, Santana, I just came to warn you. Eden and Julia are back." "In Mexico? What are they......oh, it's about those kidnappers being caught isn't it?" "Exactly. I think it's time we act. How is our patient doing?" "The bandages are being removed right now. He still has to undergo some more skin grafts, but he's gotten more alert, though he still isn't speaking. He wakes up now and then though." Kirk demands that Santana take him to the room, but she doesn't think it's a good idea. Kirk ignores her and takes off for the room, with Santana following him in hot pursuit. Kirk gets to the room and sees that the bandages have been removed, though the patient is still sleeping. Santana catches up with him there and advises him to get out of the room before he wakes up. Meanwhile, Angel roams the clinic hallways, looking into each room until he comes to a site that stops him dead in his tracks. There he sees Kirk & Santana standing over a badly burned Cruz Castillo. (EXT: London, England Mansion) ----Augusta pulls up to the DiMonde estate and is greeted by a valet. She asks if Anna & her fiance are in, that she would like to congratulate them. The valet informs her that only Ms. DiMonde's fiance is in the house. "Perfect. I'd love to see him as well. We're old friends, from Santa Barbara." "I don't recall him mentioning living in the US." "Oh, he didn't, he just passed through town from time to time," she smiles. She's greeted by the butler at the door and is informed to wait in the study. She walks in, pours herself a glass of brandy and sits down in front of the large desk. Slowly, the tall chair behind it turns around to reveal THIS FACE!!!! "Hello Augusta." "Hello Marcello. Congratulations on your engagement." THE END.....................for TODAY

Note: unfortunately, like RTSB, this interview is entirely fictional When SONBC's Return to Santa Barbara killed off it's central hero, Cruz Castillo, we smelled a rat. After all, RTSB had already fooled us once with Sophia- were they going to play that game again, just a few weeks after her death? Fast Forward to April- Months have gone by and we have yet to see Cruz or his portrayer since the fateful day that boat exploded. Is this for real? Or just another clever trick? We sat down with actor A Martinez for his thoughts. SONBC: First thing's first- Is Cruz Really Dead? Martinez: I just found that out myself. When I was written off, I wasn't sure if I'd be coming back as Cruz's ghost, Cruz, or a completely different look-alike. I just finished the first script and started filming. It's great to be back. SONBC: You didn't really answer our question... Martinez: You noticed. All I can say is by the end of this coming week, you'll know for certain. SONBC: We also couldn't help but notice that you weren't pre-nommed for one of the SONBC Awards. Martinez: I wasn't. Marcy & I discussed it and chose to keep our names off the ballots this time. We both thought that others deserved recognition, particularly Lane, Jed, and Judith. I don't think any of them ever received any type of award for their work on SB, which is a shame since they're all tremendously talented actors. SONBC: Why the leave in the first place? Martinez: I needed time off to film "Raines." It was one of the stipulations in my contract from the get-go. Luckily, it worked out within the landscape of the writers intentions for the first year. Or, maybe not so luckily, depending on how you look at it. SONBC: That one was downright cruel. Martinez: Yeah, well, I'll admit it's kinda fun knowing something that you don't know. And dying to know. SONBC: Can you say who you've been working with since you've been back? Martinez: There's been some stuff with.......actually, wait. You're not getting me buddy, not through the back door. No comment. How do you like that? SONBC: Don't say we didn't try folks. Fine- one more and we're outta here- Any chance you'll be doing any 'revealing scenes on 'RTSB'? You know, like the ones we've seen with Mark Collier on ATWT, Don Diamont on Y&R, Daniel Cosgrove on 'GL' etc...? Martinez: You really go for the jugular, don't you? I think I may be a little past my prime in that area but I'll say that I'm willing to do whatever the 'RTSB' script calls for. SONBC: Talk about a note to end on Martinez: Pun intended? SONBC: What pun? Martinez: End SONBC: As in back end? Martinez: Bingo. SONBC: Thank You, Mr. Martinez, for giving us a much better note to end on.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: Gina's Condominium) ---Lily sits on the phone, talking with Gina. Someone knocks at the door & little Channing crosses to answer it. Lily reiterates to Gina everything that she's found out about Angela. When Gina apparently questions her about proof, she assures her she has it, having photographed & taped the two of them together on her cell phone. She asks Gina's advice on what to do about the situation, whether to blackmail her or go staight to Ted with what she knows. Lily agrees that biding her time and thinking things through could prove advantageous in her current situation. She hangs up the phone and asks Channing who was at the door. "I was at the door Lily," Rafe says, startling her. "Rafe, hi! What are you doing here?" "Weren't expecting me huh? I was dropping in to tell you good-bye and that I was leaving for Mexico in the morning. But now, I don't even see why I bothered..." He turns to leave, but she grabs his arm. "Rafe wait. Please....." "For what Lily? For you? I stopped waiting for you long ago and I can see that I made the right choice. You're consumed by this...this fixation you have on Angela and Ted- it's eating you alive. I don't even recognize you anymore- blackmail? Videotaping people's private lives?" "After what she did to me? After how she trashed my wedding and my relationship? The two of them humiliated me, Rafe. In front of this entire town- in front of my mother, in front of Channing, in front of all his family and our friends." "And I understand that, but at some point, you gotta let that go and move on with your own life. We finally, finally had our chance..." "We still could, if you'd just let me-" "It's not me you're hung up on, can't you see that? I'm not even sure if it's Ted, but it's definitely not me you want. Ya know Lily, I really hope you get it together. I really do. I'd hate to see you throw your life away for Ted Capwell and Angela Cassidy. The Lily I knew was better than that...." Rafe turns and begins to exit. Lily pleads with him to wait, to listen to her but he keeps on walking. She watches outside as he gets on his motorcycle. She yells to him to come back as she begins to sob but he ignores her and speeds off on his motorcycle. Lily falls into sobs outside the door. Little Channing sees this and goes and comforts his sister. (EXT: London, England) ---Sophia and Edmund finish up their breakfast as Christine comes in and tells Edmund that he has an urgent phone call from Ms. Lowell. Edmund hurries out of the room to take the call and Sophia begins questioning Christine about the nature of Edmund's relationship with Addie while she was in a coma. "Mrs. L, what does any of that matter now anyway? Dr. L is over the moon in love with ya, I should know. He wouldn't go near that socialite," Christine firmly states. "Then why does she keep calling him here? First she visits and stays here, with the two of us so shortly after my having come out of a COMA! I played along and was as cordial as could be, but he must have remembered how I felt about having guests stay in our home, especially when I'm sick." Christine reminds Sophia that she was more than a little chipper when she came out of that coma, which is why it probably didn't even occur to Edmund that she wouldn't be up to having houseguests. Sophia accepts the explanation, but is still adamant about understanding their relationship better. Christine says that while they were very close while she was under, it never amounted to anything romantic. "Dr. L's heart is always with his beloved Loretta and always has been. He never gave up on you, Mrs. L, and his hard work paid off. Ms. Lowell would be a poor man's substitute for you, don't ya think?" --Meanwhile, Edmund takes Pamela's call in the study. She informs him that she was able to stop Augusta from going to CC. Edmund asks how she managed to do that but she's evasive, telling him all that matters is she's off their back and won't be a problem any longer. Edmund asks how she can be sure that she won't go to Lionel. "If you knew and understood the dynamics between those three, Edmund, you wouldn't even have to ask that question. Just trust me when I say that never in a million years would Augusta tell Lionel that Sophia's alive and she knows about it. I'd bet my life on it." Edmund coldly informs her that may very well be at stake, if Augusta causes him any problems. Pamela shoots back that he ought to keep in mind who came up with this entire scheme in the first place. She tells him that she won't be threatened by him and if they are indeed found out, he'll have nobody but himself to blame. She hangs up on him and a menacing, cold look comes over Edmund's face. (EXT: Bradford Investigations PEARL BRADFORD, P.I.) ---Mary and Mason arrive at Pearl's office. He sits at his desk, smoking a cigar. "Pearl, you do know it's illegal to smoke inside public buildings now in the state of California?" Mason asks. "Arrest me. But, if ya do that, I won't be able to tell yas where Nurse Sherri Rhodes and Mister Mark McCormick have been hangin out since leaving West Palm Beach...." "Puff away," Mary says, taking her seat. Pearl says that he had no leads for a bit and was mainly checking into large-scale east coast hospitals, since Sherri has seemingly been attracted to them for years. He assumed she wouldn't use her real name, since she was likely aware that they were looking for her. In the meantime, he checked with some contacts in New York about tracking Mark & Sherri's credit cards. When none of that was panning out, things seemed hopeless, but then he thought of something: cell phone records. He called his friend over at a tracking company and was able to locate them by their phone usage. Mary asks where they are. "Newark, New Jersey," Maureen says, walking into the room. "Maureen, what are you doing here?" Mary wonders. "I promised you that when Mark contacted me, I'd be in touch. But Pearl beat me to it- he called me once he ran the trace on their cell phones and suggested that I call and bait Mark. I played along with him, God help me, and let him think I hadn't given you two any information." "What did Mark say?" Mason asks her. Pearl passes him a cigar. Mason takes it and stares at it. Mary stares at it as well, as her face grows hopeful when she realizes it's meaning. "He told me specifically what he & Sherri told you, matched exactly what you said to me. I told him I'd only agree to go along with him if he told me the truth- otherwise, I'd expose he & Sherri and everything they'd done. I said that I had to know for sure if I was a grandmother, if indeed the baby did live. He didn't say much, but he admitted it. It was strange hearing him say it- it took me right back to when he was a little boy and realized that he'd killed his own father." "What else did he tell you?" "That's all I could get out of him- he quickly became paranoid and desperate, worried that I was out to get him or working with authorities, taping the conversation. I insisted that wasn't the case, but he hung up right away." "Great. He's probably long left Newark by now." "Oh no- ya see, when I had my buddy track his phone, I also had him check out the billing. And it's paid with a credit card in Sherri's name, one that's still active. In fact, her last purchase was.............$20.93 Shell Gas Station, Newark, New Jersey." "My God. When do we leave?" Mary asks. "I took the liberty of booking us on the next flight out. We leave in 2 hours." "Pearl you're a genius! If you had shaved this morning, I'd kiss you right now!" an ecstatic Mason says. Pearl opens up a bottle of champagne and lights Mason's cigar, celebrating Mark's impending downfall. THE END.................for TODAY

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Eden walks down the stairs with her suitcases. Rafael sits on the couch reading the newspaper article about Marta's kidnappers' arrest while Carm makes breakfast in the kitchen. Carm pours Eden a cup of coffee and asks if Adriana is coming home. She explains that she stayed the night at Samantha's but should be by any minute for breakfast. Rafael is reminded that Chip called and said he'll be by shortly with Victoria. Eden groans at the mention of her name and hears a knock at the door. She's pleasantly surprised to see Rafe standing on the other side of it. Rafe informs them that he's actually there to talk to Rafael about his offer to stay at his home in Mexico and tend to the business so he and Carm can stay with Eden. He tells him that he's thought about it long and hard and has decided it's the best thing for him right now. "I'm overjoyed to hear you say that son! I've been worried about you- I haven't heard much from you since the funeral." "I've been doing my best to put it far out of my mind, you know, but being here, being in this town where his stamp is on everything and everyone I see..." "I know how you feel Rafe," Eden interjects, "Believe me, everywhere I go......." "I hear from A that you're going back to Mexico today." "I am.......I can't rest, you know, until..." "There's no need to explain, Eden, believe me. I can only hope that you'll find the answers that you need, that we all need. Being around you guys these past months.........well, it's not hard to see how my older brother fell in love with you." The moment is interrupted by Chip's arrival with Victoria. "Baby, Hi!" Eden says as she walks up and gives him a hug. "Victoria." "Hello Eden. Thank you for having me over." "I didn't have much choice..." "The place looks great, even newer than I remember it. Hello Mr & Mrs Castillo, Rafe." They exchange pleasantries and sit down to breakfast. They ask Rafe to join them, but he tells everyone there's a few loose ends he needs to tie up before leaving in the morning. Eden's cell phone rings and after picking it up, she excuses herself to the living room. "Kirk- I told you not to call me until............Of course I haven't changed my mind, have you heard from me?.............They're fueling up the jet now, meet me there at 10:30, just as I said............." She returns to the table. "Sorry about that everyone, the pilot was just letting me know we're all set to go. Actually, I should be leaving pretty soon now, I hope A makes it over before I leave." "You sounded upset talking- I hope everything's alright" Victoria says "Everything is fine Victoria, I'm just a little anxious is all." Victoria nods and continues eating her eggs, unconvinced. (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ---Warren enters the lobby and sees Kelly standing behind the desk. He approaches the maitre'd and asks if his mother has arrived for breakfast yet. When he finds out she hasn't, he walks over to the counter and gets Kelly's attention. "Mr. Lockridge, good morning, what brings you by?" "I'm supposed to be meeting my mother for breakfast, but she's not here yet, so I thought I'd come over and say hello to you." "Augusta? What's she doing in Santa Barbara?" "I'm not quite sure, to be honest with you. All I know is it was a real quick trip because she's leaving today. You never really know with mother." "Don't discount yourself- you have quite a bit of your mother in you. I hear you had drinks with my husband the other night." "He told you about that?" Kelly is defensive, saying they have an open relationship and don't keep secrets from one another. She tells him to back off of Ashton and their relationship, but asks him why he's not fond of her husband. Warren says that he doesn't trust Ashton and isn't sure she should either. Kelly again asks what it is about him that Warren doesn't trust. "How much do you know about him Kell? About his family, his background? What has he told you?" "Just that his parents used to live in Santa Barbara years ago and that his mother died when he was born. His father took him back to his birthplace in London and he's been raised there ever since." "How much have you been told about him? Have you even met him?" "Not yet, but Ashton and I are planning on visiting sometime next month. You know, one thing that was odd is my father vehemently protested me even meeting Dr. Lavery, but he claims that he didn't know him when he lived here, only that he's read about him. Have you come across anything like that? Is there something you're not telling me?" Before Warren has the chance to open his mouth, Pamela approaches Warren at the counter and says hello. Warren is caught off guard to run into her and ceases his conversation with Kelly. Pamela tries to greet Kelly as well, but Kelly walks away from them, ignoring her completely. Pamela fawns all over Warren and he asks about her trip to London. She tells him while it was wonderful to be there, Santa Barbara is her home now. She asks what he's doing there and before he can answer, Augusta comes through like a storm trooper. "Get away from my son!" "Mother!?!.." "Quiet Warren. I'd ask you to join us for breakfast, Pamela, but human flesh isn't on the menu." "Always lovely to see you Augusta. Have a safe trip to London- give my regards to your husband," Pamela says, walking away. "Warren, I'm asking you....no, telling you, stay away from that woman. She's poison to everything she touches." "She's not that bad, mother." "No......she's worse." Warren asks Augusta what exactly she's doing in town and she explains about meeting with some contacts. Warren asks if it has anything to do with the property that she & Lionel recently acquired in town. She's surprised he knows about it and he reminds her what he does for a living. "I take it Lockright Hotels is coming to California." "We'll see. We'll see." Kelly approaches them at the table. "Augusta, I just wanted to say hello real quick. What brings you to town?" "Business matters, and to see my beautiful son, of course. I heard about Cruz. Please tell your sister that Lionel and I both are so sorry for her loss. Have they found anything out about who's behind it?" "Not yet, but she's determined. She's actually leaving for Mexico today to take part in the interrogation of the suspected kidnappers. She's beside herself- we all are. It was bad enough losing our mother, but now Cruz too? It's too much for her I think and I don't think she'll be able to even start to move on until she has some answers." Augusta gets a guilty look on her face at the mention of Sophia. Kelly excuses herself back to work, but tells Warren to stop & see her before he goes. Augusta remembers Pamela's threats from the night before. "I've got to do something," Augusta says to herself. "What? About what?" Warren asks Augusta is startled that he heard her. "Oh, nothing, just thinking out loud, that's all." She starts eating her breakfast, with Warren looking at her a bit suspiciously. (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Eden prepares to leave on her trip, still without having seen Adriana. She finally shows up at the house with Julia, just as Eden is getting ready to go. Carm, Rafael, Adriana, and Chip all say their good-byes to Eden before she heads out the door. She walks to the driveway and doesn't see the driver there. "That's funny, I could have sworn I saw him pull up a minute ago..." "He did," Julia says, walking up behind her, "but I sent him away, told him he wasn't needed." "What? Julia why would you-" Eden looks at Julia's car and sees the suitcase in the back seat. "Oh no, Julia, I told you last night.." "I know what you said last night, Eden, but I'm sorry, I'm not letting you go alone with him, no two ways about it." "Julia-" "I mean it and if you want to get to your father's jet before it leaves, I suggest you just agree to let me go with you, because we're not leaving here until you do. Cruz would be livid with me in the afterlife if he knew that I just let you go off to Mexico, ALONE, with Kirk Cranston. And I really don't want to hear it for all of eternity." "Really Julia, I can take care of myself." "I'm sure you can but Kirk Cranston is not your average travel companion. You need at least four eyes watching him at all times, or you might miss something. Now are you going to argue with me? Or are we gonna go?" "But I thought Mason came over last night- don't you wanna-" "Your brother has a lot to sort out before we can just jump back into our marriage. He needs to find out what happened to his baby and to Mary all those years ago and I understand that. But I'm not a part of it and frankly, I don't want to be. We're wasting time here, stop changing the subject....." "Alright, alright, let's go, we gotta hurry." The two jump into the car and head for the runway. THE END........................for TODAY

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Augusta forcefully tells Pamela to let go of her but Pamela refuses. Augusta warns her that she's not someone that Pamela wants to screw with, to which Pamela says the same for herself. "Oh come off it Pamela, really, you've always been weak. At times, borderline insane, a border you've crossed on some occasions in the opinion of some. I could tear you apart before you could squeak out Sophia's name." "I'd be careful if I were you Augusta- don't underestimate me. You'll be sorry if you do...." "What's that supposed to mean?" "How quickly we forget....." "Forget what?" "Nevermind, tell me Augusta, I heard you recently visited Edmund in London. Now what on earth could that meeting have been about?" "You know damn well what it's about- I saw her, Pamela, I saw Sophia, so the little game you and Dr. Hyde there are playing is about to be over." "Now why would you want to do that Augusta? What could you possibly gain by telling CC?" "It's the decent thing to do, Pamela- he thinks his wife is dead for God's sake! Kelly, Eden, and Ted think they've lost their mother......again! It's a cruel game you're playing, especially knowing what we both know about Sophia and her history." "Decent? Augusta, you wouldn't know decent if it were staring you in the face- everything you do has a motivation behind it. But no matter. You won't be telling CC a thing." "Oh no? And how do you plan on stopping me?" "Please, follow me to my suite and I'll gladly outline it for you. I certainly think we can come to an........ understanding, at the very least. Be there in an hour- no less. Or you'll regret it. Oh and Augusta.......don't do something stupid like telling CC in the meantime. I can promise you that would do anything but serve your purpose." Augusta watches Pamela leave in the elevator and considers her offer. (EXT: Mason & Julia's Beach House) ---Mason waits in the driveway for a minute, staring at the front door to his house. He then looks in his back seat, at one of his suitcases. "Ladies and gentleman, the ever-presumptuous Mason Capwell," he sighs, looking back at the house. He finally gets up the courage to get out of the car and walks to the door. He finally gets up the gumption to ring the doorbell and Julia promptly answers. "Honey- I'm home!" he says to her forcing a smile as she stares back at him, unfazed. She allows him into the house and asks what he's doing there. He says it's time that they talk. She agrees and asks about his trip with Mary. He fills her in on the details they learned about Sherri, Maureen and Mark McCormick. She's shocked that Mark is still alive and Mason explains the bones to her. Julia isn't overly-impressed with the explanation. "That explains that part, but what about Sister Sarah? And Sister Agatha? You weren't there Mason.....why would they lie to me? Why take up all of that time to manipulate me into buying one version of Mark's death and have me realize another "truth"? It doesn't make sense." "Unless Mark was coercing them or threatened them. Who knows the lengths he went to? I knew Mark was a conniving bastard from the day I met him, but who knew he was this smart and this calculating? Julia, Mary, Pearl, and I have talked to dozens of people and we still don't know for sure whether the baby lived or died and if she was even mine in the first place!" "I'm sorry. That must have been disappointing for both of you." Mason flashes back and remembers making love to Mary. Julia snaps him out of it, asking where he was just then. He tells her that he doesn't want to talk about Mary or his trip to West Palm Beach any more- he wants to talk about the two of them and their marriage. "Suddenly you care about that." "I've always cared about it Julia, you know that. I'll admit I was hurt and angry when I found out you didn't tell me about Mary. But I understand a bit more now- Mary told me that it was at her insistence and that your motives were unselfish." "That's not entirely true, Mason. Yes, Mary didn't want you to know but you and I both know that nobody tells me what to do and what not to. I was afraid. Afraid of losing you, afraid that you still loved her. Afraid that you would want to be with her over me." "Julia...." "It's true Mason- I'd always thought about what your life would have been like had Mary not died, but I never dreamed that my delusions would become a reality someday. Because I knew the kind of love that you and she shared, that perfect, pure, once-in-a-lifetime first love kind of thing. And that's not what we have, not that what we have isn't special because it is, but in a much different way. That scared me. Everytime I'd look at you, I'd look into your eyes and try to see into your heart to see if she was still there. Now that I've seen the two of you together, clearly my fears weren't unfounded. So go ahead and lay it on me, Mason, I'm prepared. It's alright, you know, I'm a strong woman. I can handle it." "One of the many things I love about you Julia- you are strong. You're smart, accomplished, beautiful, and you're especially sexy when you're wrong, which you are in this case." "I am?" "Yes, you are, you couldn't be further off-base. I want our life back Julia, I want our marriage back, I want you back....." "And what about Mary? Where does she fit in? And the daughter you may or may not have with her?" "Obviously, I'm going to continue to work with Pearl and with Mary on finding her and finding out what happened to her." "Oh..." "But I want you with me Julia, I want to deal with this together, every step of the way." "That's so like you Mason, wanting to have your cake and eat it too." "If you have cake, why wouldn't you want to eat it? Is this fruitcake we're talking about?" "Don't try to joke around Mason, you know exactly what I mean. You can't have it both ways. Did you ever stop and think how painful it might be for me to help you and she on this search that's bound to only bring you closer? Or how it might hurt Mary to see us together on a daily basis, during such a traumatic time? I understand you have to see this through- believe me I do, but you'll have to do it without me..." "Julia!" "I'm sorry Mason, but I mean it. Can you tell me that she's out of your heart completely? That you have no feelings for her at all and are completely 100% totally devoted to me? Honestly?" "Julia...I..." "You can't. You can't Mason. Until you can do that, I'm sorry, but there is no future for the two of us. I'm letting you take this journey with her and to have this time with her- use it. And use it wisely. Don't make hasty decisions that all of us could end up regretting in the end. Really, I have nowhere to go right now, but that doesn't mean that I'll just take you back automatically. If you choose me, if you choose to be with me, then and only then can we start rebuilding our marriage. But Mason, you haven't made that choice yet, at least your heart hasn't. I can tell by the way you're looking at me right now- I see it in your eyes. Now please, please go." Mason slightly nods his head at her and walks out of his house. He looks back as he walks to his car, then looks at his suitcases in the back seat. "The ever-presumptuous Mason Capwell," he says as he gets in the car and drives away. When she sees he's gone, Julia begins dialing her cell phone. "Eden, it's Julia..............Yes, CC called me a little bit ago........Well I agree with him- you shouldn't be going alone, besides, don't you think you'd be better off having a lawyer with you?............Kirk!?!? CC didn't mention anything about that..........Do you know what you're doing?............But Kirk? Eden, he's tried to kill you- more than once! What makes you think you can trust him?.............. I see.......I understand, but let the record reflect I think it's a risky strategy..........Alright, well be careful, please, and call me as soon as you find out anything about Cruz......" (EXT: BAR) ----Joann sits at a table, nursing her martini. Kirk sneaks up on her and scares her to death. She asks him what all of this is about, since she's already helped him with an alibi. "Oh, I'm just taking out a little insurance policy, since I'm going to be out of town for a bit..." "Music to my ears- where you heading? Siberia? One can only hope....." "Actually, I'm going to Mexico.....with Eden." Joann begins to laugh. "You're joking right? Why would Eden possibly take you with her?" "Plain and simple: I have resources and connections there that she does not. And I have a vested interest in finding the real killers too...." "Yeah, because you were set up, right? Tell it to someone that doesn't know you, Kirk." "But I didn't do it, Joann..... I killed nobody, unlike yourself!" Joann gets quiet and tenses up at the mention of it. "Oh, you didn't think I knew did you? I know everything Joann, I know who you are, what you've done and what you're likely up to now. Really, I do applaud you. It's amazing how you've seamlessly integrated yourself in town.......and at Capwell. It's a scheme that's nothing short of brilliant, one that I might have thought up myself, if I weren't so vain." "I don't know what you've dreamed up in that head of yours Kirk, but it couldn't be further from...." "What? The truth? Oh Joann, as I told you, I have vast resources. The second you left I investigated you but when you double-crossed me concerning Capwell, I really zeroed in. I thought, why? What does she possibly stand to gain by helping Elizabeth rather than myself? And then my investigator brought me the "sealed" records of Dr. Alec Davis and I found out exactly what you were gaining." Joann looks nervously back at him, as he gloats about finding her out. She asks him what he wants from her and replies that it's quite simple: stay out of his business and keep her mouth shut. She has no reason to expose him and as long as she doesn't, he'll show her the same courtesy. He tells her that he's absolutely positive that they can help each other out as he brushes a tear away from her face. He smiles at her and again congratulates her on her duplicity. He leaves, and Joann takes a gulp of her martini. (EXT: Pamela's Suite) ---Augusta knocks on the door and Pamela greets her and allows her in. Pamela thanks her for coming, telling her that she's made the right decision but Augusta shoots back that she hasn't made a decision at all. "But you haven't told CC?" "No......at least, not yet...." "And you won't..." "How can you be so...." "Tell me, Augusta, how was Edmund when you confronted him about Sophia?" "Excuse me?" "Edmund? How did he react? Was he like how you remembered him when he lived in Santa Barbara?" "A far cry- he was quite mad. I'm sure the two of you have quite a lot in common." "And the two of you as well...." "I don't have a thing in common with that man...." "Except for one thing, right Augusta?" Augusta shoots her a look. Pamela continues. "What he's done with Sophia is quite insane, I agree. He was supposed to help her, yes, but keep her under until I decided what I wanted done with her. He chose not to do that, no no. Quenching his thirst for revenge on CC was far more important to him than following our plan and keeping the risk of either of us getting caught. Isn't that interesting?" "It's quite intriguing, all of it..." "Revenge. Hatred. They're powerful things and some people harbor resentments for years without being able to let them go." "You should know." "Yes, maybe that's true. But you have all kinds of issues with Sophia and have for a long time...." "But I wouldn't do this to her. I wouldn't do this to the Capwells, no matter how much I hate them, none of them deserve something like this." "That's you, Augusta, that's you, but obviously, OBVIOUSLY, that's not Edmund Lavery. I mean, this is something that happened thirty years ago, yet here he is, still hungry, thirsty for that revenge..." "I don't understand why you're going on about Edmund....." "Oh come on Augusta, we both know what I'm driving at. Afraid to say the words? It's been so long, I bet you can't even say them out loud...." "I really don't know..." "Fine. No matter. I'll simply do it for you. Here's my point Augusta- if Edmund could still be this angry over what happened all those years ago with Loretta, which, arguably, wasn't all CC's fault.........and this is something he's known about for years, that's eaten away at him." "I still don't get where...." "Oh come off it Augusta. Here's some food for thought: Just how do you think a man like Edmund would react if he found out that he has a son that has been kept from him for almost forty years?" "You wouldn't dare...." "Oh but I would Augusta, I would dare. Nevermind Warren, I'd go straight to Edmund and tell him exactly what you did. And Dr. Edmund Lavery isn't someone who's bad side you want to be on- just ask your good friends CC & Sophia. So the game is over Augusta, for you anyway. You don't have a card to play so I suggest you take your deck and go back to London and keep your mouth shut about everything you saw. Or suffer the consequences. The choice is yours." THE END.....................for TODAY

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office) ---Keith walks up to his wife and attempts to greet her hello with a kiss, but she pulls away. "Are you crazy?" "Why so frigid, sugar plum?" Elizabeth tells him that she just came from CC's office and the two of them, together, figured out exactly what Keith did. Keith plays dumb, but Elizabeth refreshes his memory, detailing how he played CC and learned intimate details of their past through the phone in the office. Keith asks Gina to leave the two of them alone, but Elizabeth insists she stays, as she has a few questions for her as well. Keith wonders why he would bother to do any of what she's saying. Elizabeth outright accuses him of baiting CC into having the argument with her so he could listen to every word of it. "Again, for what I ask you, FOR WHAT?" She holds up her hand and shows him the ring. "For this Keith. For this." "Hold it, hold it, wait a minute. You think I went to all this trouble all to get you to Vegas and MARRY you? Why? WHY? Why would I care to start arguments with you & CC if I intended to marry you?" "You used it Keith. You used my vulnerability, got me to Vegas, got me drunk and married me. All so CC couldn't have me, so you could take what's his...." "What's his? Honey, I don't know if you noticed or not, but the rocky, stars in the sky, blinded by a cloud storybook love story is what he's had with your sister for the past 35, 40 years. Not You. Sophia. Why would you think that marrying you would get to CC? How would I be accomplishing that?" "I....you mean......oh Keith, come on, you know!" "Know what? Lizzie-bit, I haven't the foggiest what you're talking about- paranoid conspiracy theories to commit marriage? Taking you from your brother-in-law? None of it makes any sense..." "I.....I.....but you...." "But I nothing. Sweetheart, love cakes. My Lizzie-bit. I married you for you. And because I'd had about 10 manhattans, but that's beside the point now. I thought we were past all this- you know I love you- what more do I gotta do to prove that?" "I...I" "Oh shut up!" he says as he passionately kisses her. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---CC takes a call from Eden in his office. "Princess, how are you what happened?..........I was just about to leave but tell me, I want to know..............................................................Oh my God? When are you leaving?................I'll go with you........Nonsense Eden, there isn't anything here that can't wait................Well I'm coming over there, we'll talk when I get there......." CC gets up from his desk and prepares to walk out when he sees Pamela standing in the doorway. She asks CC if he minds if she comes in. "Mind? Of course I mind, not that you give a damn...." "Oh, CC, it's wonderful to see that you've gotten your spirit back. I've been so worried about you these past months...." "I don't need you to worry or do anything related to me, Pamela. Now, if you'll excuse me, my daughter needs me...." CC tries to make his way out but she blocks his path. He asks her just what it is that she wants. "Aren't you going to comment on my hair? Don't you like it?" "Has the bleach you used on that head of yours seeped into your brain?" "I just thought you'd notice is all, seeing as how you always did prefer blondes," she says, staring at a picture of Sophia. "Pamela, I don't have time to go in circles with you like this. Eden needs me...." She gently brushes his face with her hand. "What is it? What is it about her? What did she give you that I never could? Even now, with her dead and buried, you still make me feel as though I'm living in her shadow." "Her shadow? You wouldn't be within fifty feet of her shadow, Pamela." The phone rings and CC turns to answer it. "Hello........yes.........What? HOW is that possible?..........They were sent in over a month ago.........AJ? Who the hell is he?.........Oh, Mr. Quartermaine no longer is working for us.......Sir, I have a lot going on right now, my son-in-law just died, isn't there someone else who.........Yes, I understand. Have you called Ms. Wayne as well? .......Alright......" He hangs up the phone. Pamela asks where they were and he says that he was just leaving. Pamela tries to get him to continue the conversation but he pushes her aside and begins walking down the hallway. As he does, he sees another woman approaching him- Augusta Lockridge! "CC....CC we need to talk." "Not now Augusta, I have more important matters to tend to." "But it will only take a few minutes CC, please. This is something you need to know." she says as he continues walking. He hits the elevator button and she gets desperate. "Don't you want to hear what I have to say? For God's sake CC, it's about SOPHIA." CC's face turns very serious and he stares Augusta down. "I've had enough of you women popping up today, wanting to talk about things that happened years ago. I've already had to contend with her for the past 20 minutes!" he says, motioning to Pamela. "I've had enough, ENOUGH for one day. My wife is dead and buried. Can't you all let her and me and our life together rest in peace?" The elevator doors shut and he's gone. A frustrated Augusta looks around her and sees the stairway. She pauses for a minute and begins racing toward it, before Pamela grabs her arm and turns her around. "Oh no, you're not going anywhere Augusta. Not until we've had a little chat." (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Eden is frantically packing clothes for her trip in the bedroom. The doorbell rings and she yells for Adriana to answer it. When it rings again, she calls for Carm and Rafael. There's a pause and she goes back to packing, until the doorbell rings for a third time. Annoyed, she stops what she's doing and races down to the door and opens it. "Mason. What are you doing here?" "Hello to you too sis." "I'm sorry. Please, come in." Mason enters and comments that she's out of breath. He asks her what she's doing. She tells him of the developments in the case- the suspected kidnappers have been detained in Mexico and she, Angel, and Marta are going down there to identify them. Mason asks why she's going, commenting that she's a bit over-involved in all of this. "He's my husband Mason. His killer is still out there and could still be after Adriana or Chip or me. How can you not understand..." "Don't misunderstand me Eden- I can empathize with what you're going through. But your children need you, your family and even Cruz's family need you here. Don't you think you ought to let the police and the FBI do their job? Don't you think Cruz would have wanted that?" "Of course he would Mason! If he were here, he'd be telling me I'm nuts for running back and forth from there, for going after the kidnappers and going head on with Kirk. But he isn't here, Mason. Cruz isn't here- He's been taken away from me, from all of us! And whoever is responsible for that is going to be head accountable. I don't care if I have to travel the world to find them, I'll do it, just as he would have done for me. I will find whoever did this and make sure that they are held responsible for what they did to him and that justice is served." She begins to cry and Mason takes her in his arms, telling her that it's alright and apologizing to her. "I'm just worried about you Eden, we all are. You've been through so much in your life-it makes me scared. You were away for so long and fought so hard to come back to all of us. Now I loved Cruz, and I miss him terribly. But Eden.....I don't want this tragedy to overtake your life and cause you to lose control again. Or worse." He continues to embrace her until they finally come apart. "So what are you doing in the neighborhood anyway Mason? Just dropping by out of nowhere? You know, Julia's right next door. Now that things have settled down, maybe you should go over there and talk to her." "What gave you that idea? I came here to see you." "You came here to stall Mason, which is what you always do when it comes to conversations that you don't want to have. Why don't you just go over there and talk to her?" He gives her a look. "I'll be fine, really, I'm fine. Now go over there. Go on. I'll see you when I get back..." Eden leads a reluctant Mason to the door. He pleads with her to talk a few more minutes and keeps asking if she's alright. She says she'll be fine and insist he go to Julia. She locks him outside and heads back to her room. (EXT: Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office) ---Gina is disgusted by the site of Keith and Elizabeth going at it and rolls her eyes at both of them. When they continue to kiss, she gets further agitated. "Will you two get OFF one another?" she says, pulling them apart. "Do you not need air to survived like the rest of us? I'm talking to you VELDA!?" Elizabeth gets a call and starts to panic over the phone as Gina and Keith look on. She nervously tells the person that what they're saying can't be right. She asks them if CC has been informed and gets an affirmative. She hangs up and abruptly tells Gina and Keith that she needs to leave. Gina asks if it's something with the company but Elizabeth brushes her off, telling her it's not of her concern. Keith asks if he'll be seeing her at home. She thinks for a moment about it as he smiles at her. She cracks and says "all right" telling him she'll probably be late at the office and not to wait up for her. She leaves and Keith flashes Gina his winning smile. "What?" she says, as he rolls his eyes around and begins to whistle. "What is it? What are you DOING Keith? I have a right to know!" he ignores her and continues walking out of the room... "Keith....Keith.......KEITH for GOD'S Sake what is it?" he continues exiting down the hall as she stands in the doorway of his office "Fine....FINE just go....but don't expect me to BE here waiting for you to come back!" THE END..............for the week!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Kirk & Eden arrive at the offices and ask Kathleen if Joann is in. They're told she's in a meeting with CC and instructed her not to disturb them. Eden explains that it's an urgent matter and she's sure that her father won't mind. Eden reluctantly brings Kirk with her and bursts into CC's office. "Baby, what is this? What the hell is he doing here?" "I'm sorry daddy but we need to talk to Joann. You too actually- any chance you can get the security tapes from the day the boat exploded? We need them as soon as possible..." "Of course....what's going on? Has there been any word on the investigation?" "No, not yet, just trying to rule out some suspects...." CC wonders how the security tape is going to rule out anyone, since obviously nobody that works there killed Cruz. Kirk chimes in, saying that he was in the building that day and actually spoke with Joann. CC wonders why he would be there in the first place and he explains, but CC doesn't understand how he ended up talking to Joann. "I happened to come across him, CC. He was acting suspiciously and I'd never seen him in the office before, so I asked him what he was doing here. He explained who he was, but wouldn't really divulge much about what he was doing. I told him Eden wasn't here and sent him on his way- I didn't think much of it until now, when the two of you walked in together." Eden thanks Joann for her honesty, but to be sure, she still wants to see the security video. CC gets clearance for her to go down and view it for herself. Kirk says he's going with her but CC won't have it. "If I don't go, what's to stop her from saying I'm not on the tapes at all and burning them? Your daughter is more interested in seeing me fry than finding her husband's killer..." "How dare you say that to me! You know Kirk, I am sick and tired of you pushing my buttons. Everywhere I go lately, it seems you're right there, questioning me about all of this and how I'm handling it. It only makes you look more suspicious. And if you think that we're going to give you access to Capwell Enterprises security, then you're further gone than even I imagined. Now I'm going down there, alone, to watch the tapes..." "And I'm supposed to trust you?" "You can jump out that window over there for all I care. Or you can sit here and wait until I get back. Up to you..." Eden leaves him in the lobby and CC tells Kathleen to keep her eye on him. (EXT: The Lair) ---Ashton takes a seat at the bar and orders up a whiskey and coke. Brandon sees him sitting there and tells the bartender he'll drop off Mr. Lavery's drink personally. Ashton finishes up his phone call, ordering the person on the phone to take care of things, wanting them just right. "Ouch, I'd hate to be on the receiving end of that call." "Yes, well, at times you have to be stern in business, to get what you want. I'm sorry, Brandon is it?" "Yes, we were introduced the other day, albeit not under the best circumstances. And believe me, I know what you mean about being stern...." "I'm sure you do- this place didn't re-open itself after all, did it?" Ashton offers to pay for the drink but Brandon insists that it's on him. Ashton thanks him. There's an uncomfortable silence, before Ashton breaks the ice, asking how exactly Brandon is related to the Capwells. "I'm not.....by blood. My father was the late Channing Capwell, Jr." "Ah, I see. Kelly has told me some about him, but it's a subject she doesn't seem to be all that comfortable with...." "I can understand why. My father's life and death has always been a sore subject in the Capwell house..." Before Ashton can further inquire, Warren arrives and takes his seat next to Ashton, apologizing for being late. Ashton tells him it's quite alright, that he was just getting to know Brandon. When he goes to point at him, he sees that Brandon has disappeared. Now alone, Warren orders up his scotch and Ashton asks what exactly this meeting is about. "I thought we should get to know each other a little better....." "What if I don't care to know you any better than I already do?" "A sense of humor- I like it.....No I was just curious about how you and Kelly met, your courtship, how long you got to know one another, you know, those sorts of things...." "I don't really see how any of that is your business. Kelly is my wife, you're not her father or her brother, and if she considered you enough of a friend, she would have told you all of those things yourself. Or you'd ask her. Don't you have a hobby? Some sort of newspaper you run?" "Funny you mention it- yes, yes I do. The thing about news reporters, Ashton, is we have access to all kinds of information." "Most of the best reporters do. Is this all leading somewhere I hope? Because, as you may have guessed, I'm quite a busy man and now that I'm a Capwell, I don't think it would be wise to be seen with the eldest Lockridge child." "Don't worry. I'm not really a Lockridge......long story." Ashton finishes his drink and begins to get up. Warren gets up and grabs him by the arm, turning him around. Ashton warns him to get his hand off of his arm. "Now that sounded almost threatening Ashton, like something that would come out of the mouth of a cold, calculated person. Like someone who might thrive on revenge, who might, say, seek out and marry the daughter of the man who he and his father blame for his mother's death.....Sound like anyone you know?" "You're way off base Warren, it's not at all like that..." "No? Then how about you tell me how it is?" "But that would spoil you fun, now wouldn't it? Something else about reporters- they thrive on the chase, gathering information and from that data, finding the story that translates out of it. So why don't you be a good reporter and go get your story?" "That's what I'm doing...." "If you expected to get it from me, then you're grossly mistaken, not to mention obviously desperate because what you have right now amounts to nothing. Zilch. Nada. Now if you don't mind, I'm late to meet my wife....." Ashton takes off and Brandon asks Warren what all of that was about. Warren tells Brandon he doesn't trust Ashton and tells him if he sees him acting oddly in any way to please not hesitate to call him. Warren heads out, leaving his card with Brandon. (EXT: Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office) ---Gina bursts into Keith's office and demands answers. She tells him she's sick of being in the dark and wants to know exactly what he's up to with Elizabeth so she can help. "Cupcake, when are you going to understand that the more you know about what I'm doing with Elizabeth, the lesser the chances of it working?" "I don't understand that. I can help you. We make a great team, Keith, we always have.....until you up and married Morticia...." "And I need you to be a part of that team by remaining completely in the dark. The less you know, the more real your reactions will be, which is what I need babe- genuine, raw, animal emotion..." "One more week of this and I'll give you more raw emotion than you can handle. Sorry, not the way it's going to be. I want to know what you're up to with her and I want to know NOW!" "Actually, I'd like to know that myself," Elizabeth says, entering. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Kirk sits in the lobby, with Kathleen staring at him eagle-eyed. "You know, if you lost the glasses, took down your hair, and de-frumped your clothes, you wouldn't be half bad to look at either." "Save your charms for someone they'll work on, Kirkie. Mr. Capwell has told me all about you and I'm not takin my eyes off ya so you might as well just sit there..." Joann comes out and pulls Kirk into the break room. She thanks him so much for ambushing her at the office, especially in a meeting with CC. He tells her she covered beautifully and there's no way CC suspects a thing. He tells her if she continues to behave like a good girl, she shouldn't have to worry about him for much longer. Joann says that he'd better make good on his end of the deal. He asks her if she was able to replace the security videos in time and she nods that she has. They hear Eden arriving once again in the hallway, talking to CC. She stops when she sees Kirk and Joann approaching. "Well...?" Kirk asks. "Well your story checks out, Kirk- you were there on the tapes, just like you both said..." "I hate to say I told you so, but maybe now we can focus our energies on finding the real perpetrators..." "WE won't be doing anything, Kirk. And FYI- you're not off the hook..." "But you just said..." "Just because you were here doesn't mean that the people who blow up your yacht weren't following your orders. And you would be just sick enough to show up here, at my family's company, just to provide yourself with an alibi...." She's interrupted when she gets a phone call. "Hello.....CARla? What is it? What do you want.......They did? When?.....I'll be right over........" she hangs up the phone "I've got to go..." "Was that about Cruz?" CC asks. "Have they found out anything new?" Kirk wonders. "Two men were brought in to custody this morning- they're suspected to be the guys who kidnapped Marta.............. You look a little worried there Kirk...." "Oh believe me Eden, I have NOTHING to worry about...." "I guess we'll see about that....won't we?" THE END..............................for TODAY

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Elizabeth walks into CC's office, telling him she has some things she needs his signature on. He asks why she didn't just leave the papers with Kathleen, and she says that she wanted to deliver them personally. "I heard about your son-in-law CC and I just wanted to offer my condolences. This is an awful time for you and your family, what with Sophia gone and now Cruz.... If there's anything you need, whether it be at the office or just a friendly ear to talk to....I just wanted you to know that I'm always available." "Thank you Elizabeth, but I have my daughters and Rosa to help me through it. I'll look these over and get them back to you as soon as possible. If there's nothing else...." "Actually, there is...." Elizabeth questions him about what Keith told him, asking if he flat out said that he got a copy of the will from her. CC smiles. "Trouble in paradise?" "I'm just trying to get my facts straight CC, that's all." "If you're listening to Keith Timmons, you're going to have quite a problem doing that...." CC tells her that though Keith didn't come out and say anything, it was quite obvious that he wanted CC to think Elizabeth was his source. He tells her how Keith taunted him and how angry he got, causing him to explode at her that night at the party. He stops himself. "My God, he played me like a fiddle," CC realizes, "He wanted me to have it out with you that night....but why? What's in it for Keith?" "That's what I'm going to find out. Thanks for your help, CC, I'll let you get back to work...." She begins to walk to the door but CC calls out to her. "You know Elizabeth, I don't know why you married him in the first place, but if I were you, I'd seriously consider ending that marriage. I've known Keith Timmons a long time and no matter what he tells you or how he charms you, he's a predator. He's always after something and once he gets it, he'll toss you aside without a second thought...." She stands there with her back to him for another moment before leaving the office. (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ---Eden stops in to see how Kelly is doing. Kelly spots her sister and directs her to a table on the outer edge of the attached restaurant. Kelly finishes her work and sits down with Eden. She tells Eden she wishes she could sit and have lunch with her but she's got a convention at the hotel that's left her completely swamped. Eden tells her it's alright, that Mason is actually coming down to meet her. "Has there been any word from Mexico?" Kelly asks. "Not yet and frankly I'm sick and tired of waiting. I can't just sit around and not do anything, especially if my family could still be in danger. I can't even sleep right, knowing this person is still out there whoever he is...." Eden is distracted when she sees Kirk Cranston making a fuss with one of the girls at the hotel counter. Kelly turns around to see what she's looking at and witnesses the commotion herself. Eden starts to get up, but Kelly stops her. "Just stay there....Let me handle this...." "Why is he even staying here?" "He's a part of the convention that I was just talking about....Let me take care of Kirk..." Kelly walks up to the desk and asks Kirk what exactly the problem is. "So nice to see you too Kelly. I was just explaining to this nice young woman here that there was a problem with my key and that I needed a new one, but it seems some sort of flag has been put on my account..." "Yes I put it there- I didn't want you having any time of keys made or anything that gave you access to the hotel without my approval. Do you have the old key Kirk?" He pulls it out of his pocket and hands it to her and she heads to the back to make him a new one. Seeing that he's alone, Eden seizes the opportunity. "What is it about you and places that you're not wanted Kirk? You're like a moth to a flame..." "I guess the friendliness runs in the family.....I think I've had enough humiliation and accusations from you for one week, Eden. It's not 1985- you're not the center of my universe anymore. So why don't you save it." "I'll save nothing- and I'll stop at nothing until you're behind bars for what you did to my husband..." "I've already told you, I had nothing to do with that! I wasn't even in Mexico at the time, as if you don't already know..." "What do you mean by that?" "I was at Capwell Enterprises that day, trying to warn you about your precious Cruz and what he had gotten himself mixed up in...." "What?" "That's right- you're precious long-lost Erik Estrada? I tried to HELP him once I got wind of what the underground syndicate that I've been trying to tell you about was up to..." "Right- you came to Capwell Enterprises to try to save Cruz? What kind of fool do you take me for?" "Don't believe me? Why don't we take a drive down there then and you can see for yourself..." Kelly comes back out and sees what's going on. She tells Kirk to stop harassing her sister, but Eden stops her, telling her it's actually alright. She tells Kelly to let Mason know she had to run, that something came up. Before Kelly has a chance to stop them, Eden and Kirk are off. (EXT: Capwell Hotel, Room 308) ---Mason waits at Mary's door, armed with a dozen roses. She opens it and invites him in. "The flowers are beautiful Mason, but I'm not sure what they're for...." "Can't I get flowers for a beautiful woman without their having to be some alterior motive behind it?" Mary places them in a vase, but tells Mason he should be getting flowers for his wife and working on repairing their relationship. Mason asks how she can expect him to do that, when he hasn't yet fully gotten a grip on his feelings for her and what they mean, not to mention they're still searching for answers. Mary asks if he's heard from Pearl and he says he has, that he checked local newspapers in Sacramento and found the articles about Jim McCormick's death, all of which seem to point to Maureen telling the truth. Mason thinks they should be a bit more weary of her, considering she is Mark's mother and wonders why she's come forward with all of this information suddenly, when it seems she's been holding on to it for years. Mary doesn't pretend to know what could be behind Maureen's decision to open up to her, but either way, they don't have many other options besides trusting what she says is the truth. Mary asks if there was any news on Mark and Sherri's wherabouts, but nothing has been found out about their location. "Then there really isn't much we can do right now. If there's nothing else Mason, I have some things to do today..." Mason notices the luggage in the living area. "You're moving out?" "I'm moving into an apartment actually, not far from here. My landlord had already rented mine out but put me in touch with an agent who had something closer to here. I move in today. I'm also going back to work at the clinic. I need to get my life back Mason and so do you...." "What if the life I want is with you?" "Mason.....you and I both know that's not what you really want. You love Julia and you always will, which is what got me through all of these years apart from you. It's not good for us to be living in the past, living in this fantasy..." "What about what happened in Florida? Was that just a fantasy too?" "No....it wasn't. It was special for me too Mason.....but it just can't be like that. We were both vulnerable, frustrated and we needed each other, so we reached out. But, honestly Mason, if I had to do it all over again.......I wouldn't. All it's doing is making things more complicated, making them harder. You know I love you and I probably always will....but.....our time is passed and it's not good for me to keep thinking there's some kind of chance...." "But there could be..." "No there can't Mason, aren't you listening to me? I couldn't have you, not like this, not at Julia's and your daughter's expense. Not after all I've gone through to prevent any of this from happening in the first place. You love her. You need her. You've been without me for the past 20 years and you've gotten along just fine. You can continue to do that. I'm sorry if none of this is what you want to hear, but it's the way it's gotta be. Now I want you to go..." "Mary..." he reaches his hand out to her face but she pulls it away. "Mason, please, please, just.....go...." Mason gives her one last look and sadly walks out of her room. Mary chokes back her tears and continues packing up her things. In the hallway, Mason bumps into Pamela. "Mason, darling, are you alright? I heard about Cruz- I'm so sorry...." "I'm fine, mother- when did you get back in town anyway?" "I could ask you the same question.....was that Mary's room you're coming from? How is she? Any luck with finding your daughter?" "No mother, we had no such luck....if you'll excuse me, I'm on my way downstairs to meet Eden for lunch..." "She just left, dear, I saw her walking out the door....with Kirk Cranston...." (EXT: London, England- Heathrow Airport) ----Lionel and Augusta stand in line to check in. "I still don't understand why you've got to go to Santa Barbara- we were just there!" "I told you Lionel, I want to check on the construction of the hotel, see how it's coming, and there are a couple of contacts that I really need to meet with..." "All of that can be done over the phone.....besides, I thought we were trying to keep a lid on the fact that we're even opening the hotel in Santa Barbara, so CC doesn't get wind of it..." "I'll be plenty discrete about what I'm doing there, but it's important that I do these things hands on. Besides, I want to see my son. I don't see why you're being so inquisitive anyway..." "It's just that you've been acting.....well, strange lately...." "Strange?" "Well.....more strange than usual..." Augusta finishes checking in and tells Lionel that he's being paranoid. She rushes off to the security line and kisses her husband good-bye before making it through the checkpoint. "You're up to something, Augusta, and I'm damn well gonna find out what it is....." THE END.....................until LATER!

Through the past week, fans of the SONBC drama "Return to Santa Barbara" have been left hanging. Is Cruz really dead? Will Mason & Mary find their child? Will anyone ever find out the truth about Sophia? Or is it Edmund & "Soretta" forever? All these questions hung in the minds of RTSB fans, but there was one that particularly stood out- "Will we ever find out?" We tracked down RTSB exec producer and headwriter juniorz, who's been a bit of a recluse of late, and got the answers. SONBC: Welcome Back! juniorz: Thanks for having me again. So what's up? SONBC: You tell us- RTSB has been on hiatus for a WEEK! juniorz: I did give some indication that there would be a bit of a hiatus, yes. It is ending though, as of right now, beginning with a double episode to be posted tomorrow! If I can get it going, one of them may even be ready tonight! I've been busy with my job, the holiday, and my birthday over the past week & weekend. Each time I'd try to get an episode up, something else would come up. Honestly, I've missed it. But during the week, I added some things to the RTSB myspace page, including repeat episodes. SONBC: Repeats? juniorz: Yes, for those who are getting into RTSB late, I'm taking the time to repeat the episodes from the beginning, with direct links from the myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/returntosantabarbara . The first four episodes are already posted and have gotten a few hits over there & here. SONBC: And what about those that are current? What's the scoop with the new episodes? juniorz: As I said, I'm kicking that off with a double-episode tomorrow, followed by an all-new Talkin Santa Barbara! There's a lot of ground to cover this month, since there's a big May ahead. SONBC: Any May Sweeps Previews? juniorz: There will be a special May Sweeps Preview put out later in the month. I can't give previews for every story until I'm sure of how far I can move them along. SONBC: The last episode featured a lot of the new generation. Can we expect to see more of that? juniorz: Somewhat- they're not going to take over the show, per say, but they'll be featured more heavily than they have been thusfar. With the introduction of Steve and re-introduction of Brandon and Chip, they younger set has been re-invigorated. I have lots of plans for Brandon, but it's going to be a sort of slow build. There are high points coming up in other stories that will take up a lot of time so it's the only way it works anyway. BUT I will say that the slower the build and longer it simmers, the better the end result of the story. SONBC: So what can we expect when RTSB returns? We couldn't help but notice a spike in Nina Arveson's (Angela) air time.... juniorz: I was actually surprised myself how much I wrote for her last month! But it was essential to lay the groundwork for her storyline. The Lily/Ted/Angela/Warren storyline is more supporting than anything, but it is kicking into gear a bit. Much of the focus of this month will be Eden's search for answers about Cruz's untimely "death." SONBC: Is Cruz really dead? We can't help but notice A Martinez is still listed in the cast.... juniorz: A Martinez needed time off to shoot episodes of "Raines." It's something we knew about going into the series. It just worked out that the story I had planned called for him to have time off anyway. He'll be back. Whether he's actually alive.....I'm not saying yet. But you'll know for sure either way in the next couple weeks or so. SONBC: How about Mark McCormick? You took the time to write him in, but he's only appeared twice so far! juniorz: That's the other story that's really going to move this month. Expect to see Victoria Wyndham re-appear as Maureen this week and Mark & Sherri should return sometime later in the month. SONBC: Interesting. This whole Mary/Mason/Julia triangle has been pretty evenly balanced so far. We wish it could go on forever... juniorz: Mason is going to make a final choice very soon, but that doesn't mean complications won't arise down the road. I have a HUGE summer storyline planned for that triangle, something that changes everything. It's funny, because the whole story I've come up with stems from my being tired of writing Mason so nice. It's been very natural, since this is how he is around Mary, but I for one am sick of it. So being the sick freak that I am, I've come up with a situation that will bring Mason's anger and dark side back to the forefront. I'm actually salivating at the thought of it right now. SONBC: Sounds good. Now we'd be remiss if we didn't ask about Sophia & McCreepy.... juniorz: That storyline is also hitting a boiling point- in fact, this is the story that's going to really explode in May. A character from the past will be returning and all kinds of castle-goodness is planned. It's been so much fun writing the second arc of this storyline- I'm surprised how much I myself enjoy the Edmund/Sophia dynamic. And I LOVE Christine. No matter what happens, Christine isn't going anywhere. Plus, I finally have gotten Lionel & Augusta into the mix with this story and they will remain very much a part of it through the next arc. SONBC: Last question. Ashton Lavery- we know the guy has angles, but we can't seem to make him out yet. juniorz: Ashton's agenda is being given out a piece at a time. Eventually, all of the pieces will come together and there comes a point where you'll go "Now it all makes sense..." I'm hoping people don't figure it out beforehand because I want there to be a shock when I get to the first of many climaxes with him. But as I said, things are being put out there about him one piece at a time. Expect to start seeing more of him, along with Joann. She's another one who's had her hand in a lot of pots but hasn't been very heavily featured. I'm making a concious effort to write more for Ashton, Joann, and Warren, so expect to see them. SONBC: Any last-minute tidbits? juniorz: Check the cast list for some changes. "Six Degrees" was cancelled last week, so we were able to sign Jay Hernandez to a contract. Expect Chip and Victoria to stick around town for a while. Also, though Shell Danielson isn't listed with the recurring players right now, she's not gone forever. Laken is another one who will be worked in as I go. Additionally, Gina Gallego has been bumped up to contract status. Thanks juniorz! Don't forget to check out Return to Santa Barbara this week on SONBC!

I've been crazy busy with starting my new job, etc.... Episode 78 will be up Friday night!

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

A total of 13 episodes Aired this month. Actor (Character)- Episodes for the Month (Total Episodes, out of 77) 1. Nina Arveson (Angela)- 9 (42) 2. Judith McConnell (Sophia)- 8 (44) 2. Marcy Walker (Eden)- 8 (45) 4. Michael Brainard (Ted)- 7 (40) 4. Lane Davies (Mason)- 7 (50) 4. Charles Keating (Edmund)- 7 (24) 7. Grant Aleksander (Warren)- 6 (27) 7. Joseph Bottoms (Kirk)- 6 (12) 7. Jessica Dunphy (Adriana)- 6 (34) 7. Nancy Lee Grahn (Julia)- 6 (46) 7. Harley Jane Kozak (Mary)- 6 (34) 7. Gretchen Oehler (Christine)- 6 (6) 13. Jed Allan (CC)- 5 (46) 13. Matt Cedeno (Rafe)- 5 (30) 13. Margarita Cordova (Rosa)- 5 (27) 13. Carmen Duncan (Pamela)- 5 (34) 13. Carrington Garland (Kelly)- 5 (25) 13. Justin Hartley (Brandon)- 5 (5) 13. Paula Irvine (Lily)- 5 (30) 13. Louise Sorel (Augusta)- 5 (22) 21. Henry Darrow (Rafael)- 4 (5) 21. Linda Gibboney (Victoria)- 4 (4) 21. Jay Hernandez (Chip)- 4 (4) 21. Heather Lindell (Samantha)- 4 (28) 21. Peter Love (Ric)- 4 (4) 21. Robin Mattson (Gina)- 4 (38) 21. Patricia Mauceri (Carla)- 4 (13) 21. Clive Robertson (Ashton)- 4 (14) 21. Marisol Rodriguez (Carmen)- 4 (5) 21. Victoria Wyndham (Maureen)- 4 (4) 21. Carmen Zapata (Carm)- 4 (5) 32. Deborah Adair (Elizabeth)- 3 (15) 32. Shell Danielson (Laken)- 3 (11) 32. Gina Gallego (Santana)- 3 (16) 32. Jared Leto (Steve)- 3 (6) 32. Alisa Reyes (Marta)- 3 (16) 32. Kim Rhodes (Joann)- 3 (16) 32. Bernard White (Angel)- 3 (27) 39. Justin Deas (Keith)- 2 (13) 39. Richard Eden (Brick)- 2 (2) 39. Robert Thaler (Pearl)- 2 (14) 42. Nicolas Coster (Lionel)- 1 (12) 42. Russell Curry (Vic)- 1 (9) 42. Judy Greer (Kathleen)- 1 (11) 42. Scott Jaeck (Cain)- 1 (1) 42. Rupert Ravens (Danny)- 1 (1) Actors Not Appearing in March A Martinez (Cruz)- (35) Renee Jones (Sherri)- (5) Jon Lindstrom (Mark)- (2)

You won't, Viktoria. The next installment will be tonight! (before you even get back here I'm sure Vicky )

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: The Capwell Mansion) ---Many of the attendees of Cruz's funeral have gathered for a late luncheon at the Capwell house. Rosa and some of the caterers from the hotel staff set out all sorts of intricate platters of food for the guests to enjoy. The Castillos arrive and Eden immediately goes to the family, apologizing for her outburst at the end of the funeral. "It's quite alright, Eden. It's a painful time..." Carm assures her "Yes but I shouldn't have upset everyone the way I did." "You've done nothing sweetheart," Rafael interrupts "None of this is your fault- you're not responsible for Cruz not being here with us and you don't know who is, much like the rest of us. It's frustrating." "And Kirk Cranston had no business showing up at my brother's funeral," Ric chimes in. ---Across the room, Victoria comments to Chip on what a lovely service it was. Victoria laments that his father was a wonderful, honorable man and didn't deserve a fate like this. She starts to reminisce about their days as a couple when Chip excuses himself to get something to eat. "Something I said?" Victoria asks herself. "For Heaven's sake- his father just DIED, Victoria," Julia says, walking up, "and it's not as though he's unaware of his heritage, both incarnations for that matter. Don't you think it might make him a bit uncomfortable to hear you talk about his father in a romantic way?" "Why should it? I'm his mother...." "You never really change do you? You're the same, manipulative woman you were 20 years ago. Here's a dose of reality for you Victoria: Mothers take care of their children. They are there for them in times of good and bad, when they scrape a knee, their Kindergarten graduation, their first report card.......... You can't even take care of yourself. Never could. Even now, he's the one taking care of you. The only real mother he's ever known is Eden. And he knows exactly how you used him to get to her..." Julia says, before walking away. "And how about the years Eden spent selfishly away from her family in Europe? Everyone conveniently forgets those....." ---Ted and Angela talk with CC across the room about Capwell Enterprises. Ted says that his trip to New York couldn't have been better and was exactly what he needed. CC is happy to hear that it went so well. "How was Laken, by the way?" Warren says, coming upon the group. "I haven't heard from her much since she went back to New York...." "You saw Laken while you were in New York?" CC asks increduously. Angela becomes uncomfortable with the conversation but Ted continues with it. "Yes, I did, briefly...." "Briefly? From what I hear, you two were out painting the town red..." "It wasn't like that Warren. She's been a good friend over the years and I was glad to spend some time with her, especially after what happened with my mother...." Warren spots Eden across the way and walks off, ignoring Ted's statement. Ted wonders how Warren would have known that he even saw Laken in New York. CC says that he probably heard it from her itself. Brick then approaches the group and Angela uses his arrival as an excuse to get away. Brick apologizes to all of them for not attending Sophia's funeral and asks if they received his donation and the flower arrangement. "We did but that still doesn't excuse you not being here for your own mother's funeral...." "I guess in your eyes it wouldn't CC. Thanks to you, my mother and father, and this feud between the families, I never even had the chance to be raised by my own biological mother, nor develop the feelings one naturally would have for their mother...." "But you were given that opportunity later in life Brick. And you chose not to do so...." "Can you blame me CC? Ted? Honestly? How would you feel if you found out that you were switched at birth and that your real mother ended up shooting and killing the man that was supposed to be you, thinking he was your father? Not exactly the coziest of homes to join, wouldn't you say? I made a choice to honor the people who raised me, the Wallaces, and I don't regret my choice. Now I'm sorry that Sophia is gone, I really am......but she was never my mother...." Brandon is shown in the background, sipping on a glass of Pinot Noir. "Salud, Brick. Salud." (EXT: London, England) ---Edmund awakens first and daydreams about the previous night with Sophia. He looks at her, so peaceful and beautiful lying on the bed and tiptoes out. He puts on his robe and quietly walks downstairs to speak with Christine. Christine sees Edmund and immediately pours him a cup of coffee. "Mornin Dr. L. Didn't expect to see you up this early. How'd it go?" "Perfect. The entire evening was so perfect- it was wonderful to finally be with my wife once again, after all this time." "You two were always magic. Mrs. L couldn't stop gushing about you while she was getting ready. Reminded me of the old days, with the old Mrs. L." "You and me both, which is why I want this morning to be just perfect. I'd like all of her favorites prepared and.." "I'm well ahead of you there, Dr. L. Should be ready in a jif actually...." "Excellent. Don't set the dining room table though- set our plates up on the serving cart. Mrs. Lavery and I won't be leaving the bedroom today- We are not to be disturbed..." "10-4 Dr. L. Though I was looking forward to girl talk....." "Tomorrow, Christine. Tomorrow." He takes the cart up the elevator and wheels it into the bedroom. The aroma immediately awakens Sophia, who is quite impressed with the entire display. She puts on her robe, kisses Edmund good morning, and sits down to breakfast with her husband. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Joann works diligently in her office, when Kirk surprises her at the door. "What are you doing here? Are you nuts? What if someone saw you?" "Relax, Joann, the Capwells are all mourning their beloved RoboCop. Nobody else here knows me...." "What do you want?" Kirk explains to Joann that he needs her now. Joann is not surprised, mentioning that she didn't think it would take him long to cash in on his blackmail. "You know me so well, for a woman who never gave a damn about me. Something has....well...come up..." "Let me guess- Eden." "How'd you know?" "Is that question really necessary?" "That's right- I forgot that you USED it to manipulate me into the bogus Capwell takeover attempt, silly me..." Kirk explains Eden's behavior toward him since Cruz's death. Joann says she couldn't blame her, claiming that he probably did have something to do with it. Kirk assures her of his innocence, but says that the same assurance won't work on Eden. What he needs is an alibi...... (EXT: The Capwell Mansion) ---Angela confronts Warren about his big mouth in front of Ted. Warren refuses to apologize for his actions, saying that Ted doesn't deserve Angela, especially after how he's treated her. "Ted and I are working on our problems. My marriage is none of your business, Warren." "You made it my business when you slept with me!" "Will you keep your voice down? That was a mistake- I was vulnerable, I was upset, and I'm sorry it happened. But it's not something that's going to happen again...." "Everything alright here?" Kelly says, walking up. "Is he bothering you Angela?" "No, not at all.....excuse me...." Kelly asks Warren point blank what exactly is going on between them. Warren insists that it's nothing, they're old friends and it's upsetting him to watch how her brother treats her. "You also used to be lovers, Warren, or did you think I forgot that fact?" "That was long, long ago Kelly. Besides- I'm more interested in you....." "Don't turn this around, Warren and I'm a happily married woman, thank you very much....." "Yes" Warren says, looking at Ashton with Eden and Adriana, "And such a charming fellow, that one...." "You don't know him...." "I know his type- charming, smooth talking, pleasant accent.....He's pulling the wool over your eyes, you and your family's Kelly- he's up to something and I promise you it has nothing to do with loving you and your best interests...." Warren says, walking away. Kelly's eyes become fixed on Ashton, who's talking with Eden and Adriana. The camera moves to focus on their conversation. "I'm very sorry for your loss and so sorry I never had the privilidge of meeting Cruz. It seems as though he was quite beloved by everyone he knew...." "He was. If you'll excuse me, I have to make a speech to the guests....." "I don't get why she's so cold with you, Mr. Lavery." Adriana says. "Please, Ashton.." "Oh, sure, Ashton....she's tough on everyone right now. I'm her own daughter and she barely has a kind word for me since dad was killed......" "That's not right- you're going through just as much of hell as anyone....you need your mother right now...." Their attention is re-directed to Eden, who thanks the entire group for coming. She says that though the pain is unbearable, it's helped so much to be with Cruz's family and friends on the occasion and she takes comfort in knowing that he touched all of their lives. She tells them that Cruz is there with her today, within all of them. She again thanks them all for coming. (EXT: London, England) ---Edmund & Sophia are shown in bed, laughing and cackling as they kiss underneath the covers, rolling around and such. Meanwhile, downstairs, the doorbell is ringing continuously. Christine finally gets to the door and answers it, seeing Augusta standing on the other side. "May I help you?" she asks Augusta. "Yes, I'm here to speak with Dr. Lavery. Could you get him please?" "I'm sorry, but he's upstairs with Mrs. L and they're not to be disturbed...." "Mrs. L? You and I both know that Mrs. "L" has been dead for many years...." "Not the old Mrs. L. The new Mrs. L....." "The new Mrs. L? What planet are you from?" "But that's what she is- the new Loretta...." "If you don't mind, I suggest you march up there and break apart Dr. L and the Loretta:2007 and tell him that Augusta Lockridge is here to speak with him....' "As I said, they're not to be disturbed...." "Get out of my way, you twit.." Augusta says, shoving Christine aside and walking into the foyer. "EDMUND? EDMUND LAVERY?!? It's AUGUSTA LOCKRIDGE DOWN HERE and I SUGGEST YOU GET YOURSELF DECENT AND COME DOWN HERE THIS INSTANT. OTHERWISE, I'LL BE CONTACTING THE PROPER AUTHORITIES FASTER THAN YOU CAN SAY SOPHIA WAYNE CAPWELL!!" Augusta turns to Christine. "Consider them Disturbed!!!" THE END..............FOR TODAY

It was a very hard episode for me to write, I'll say that. I wanted to do it justice and it ended up taking longer for me to finish this episode than any of the ones I've posted up until now.