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http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: LONDON, ENGLAND Edmund's Castle (Dungeon)) ----Edmund watches Sophia while she sleeps peacefully in her room. He thinks back to the night before and her response to the hypnosis. He remembers feeding her more of Loretta's memories, that of her childhood and marriage to Edmund. Only one part of her memories hasn't been implanted: the affair with CC and birth of Ashton. Edmund realizes that while implanting Loretta's memories thusfar has gone smoothly, replacing Sophia's memories of CC with Loretta's could prove trickier. He walks over to the side of her bed and runs his finger down the side of her cheek, gently stroking it. "A woman with such beauty and grace should never be subjected to the likes of CC Capwell. He'll never hurt you again, my love, I promise you that." He kisses his fingers and gently dabs them on her forehead before leaving her to rest. (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ----Ashton sits at his table talking forcibly to the person on the other end of his cell phone. He tells them that he expects that they will take care of it by the end of the day or their job is on the line. Kelly walks in and the host directs her to Ashton's table. She comes up from behind him and takes her seat, startling him. He again warns the person that they'll do as he asks or they can look for work elsewhere. He hangs up the phone and apologizes to his wife. "I didn't mean to sneak up on you like that. Who was that anyway?" "Business- someone from our Tokyo office trying to wiggle their way out of meeting an extremely important deadline........Oh, I don't want to bore you with it. Needless to say, they're taking care of it. How are you love? How is it to be back at the office? Hectic?" She tells him it's actually been quite calm there, since Elizabeth left for an impromptu vacation. Ashton speculates as to whether it has to do with her apparent confrontation with CC at their reception. Kelly admits to having had the very same thought, though she doesn't really give much credence to what Pamela says. Ashton says he thought it interesting that she seemed to be acquainted with his father. "Which is more than I can say for myself- when do I get to meet my own father-in-law?" "Soon, actually, if you'd like. I'm going to have to go to London for at least a few days soon, to check on operations and things of that nature. I'd love for you to come along- if he's up for having the company, perhaps we could even stay with my father. I think you'll have an appreciation for the house- it's this old-world, desolate castle, very English." "It sounds wonderful." ----Across the room, Warren dines with Pamela. He mentions that Elizabeth has been MIA from Capwell Enterprises since the party. Pamela re-iterates that she was telling the truth that night- CC did something to upset her. Warren remarks that it seems that every few years, a new scandal from that time period emerges about the Capwells. "Yes, well, CC and his father were not exactly upstanding citizens. I would think your mother and grandmother might have educated you on some of that......" "Of course- and I've seen enough first-hand myself to know those people are capable of anything." Warren asks Pamela how well she knew Augusta when she was married to CC. Pamela dodges the question a bit by saying that as a Capwell, she didn't exactly befriend any of the Lockridges. She know of Augusta- who she was and all, but they weren't exactly close. Warren wonders if, to Pamela's knowledge, Augusta had any extramarital affairs in those days. "Your mother was always quite........how shall I put this........worldly. There was gossip of her penchant for other men, particularly the younger ones. But that's all it ever amounted to......at least from my perspective............This is about your father, isn't it? You'd like me to help you find him..." "You did live here at the time and I've come to trust you, Pamela. I figured if you knew anything, anything at all, you'd help me out." "I wish I could - I do, but unfortunately, I cannot." Warren understands, though he admits to being frustrated at being back at square one. Pamela suggests that he's opening a can of worms that doesn't belong open. After all, Lionel raised him and has been his father in every way that counts- it's not as if he hasn't had the presence of a father in his life. He sees her point of view but says that it's about knowing where he came from- the truth that has been hidden from him and possibly his father for his entire existence. (EXT: Mason & Julia's Beach House) ----Adriana tells Samantha she's quite impressed with all of the progress she's made, remarking that soon, she won't need physical therapy or Rafe. "Oh, I think I'll still be needing the therapy a little longer, but thanks for the encouragement A- I do feel as though I'm getting stronger every day....." "Glad to hear that." "So what brings you by?" Adriana tells her she's just worried about her dad and can't really talk to her mom about it. Samantha asks her why and she explains that her parents have it set in their heads that Marta was the intended kidnapping victim, no matter how she insists that isn't the case. Adriana can't for the life of her figure out why anyone would want to kidnap Marta, especially if only to blackmail someone into not testifying against them. "I mean, if they're going to go to the trouble of kidnapping her, why not try and get the charges completely dismissed?" Samantha agrees that it doesn't make much sense. "And now my dad is down in Mexico trying to help her....he could be playing right into somebody's hands.......he could get hurt...or worse!" "I can see why you'd be worried- you can't help but worry- hell, I'm worried sick about my father right now and he's just in Florida. But your dad's a cop- he can handle himself..." Adriana stops cold, something about Samantha's words triggering her memory. "A?!?......A.?!?" "Oh my God. That's it- Samantha, THAT'S IT! I remember!" (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ----Warren and Pamela finish their lunch and Warren insists on paying the bill. She thanks him very much and says she's going to retreat to her room for a hot bath and some rest. She gets up to leave and spots Ashton and Kelly sitting in the dining room. She walks up to their table and interrupts them mid-conversation. "I'm sorry to intrude on your lunch but I just wanted to apologize for my behavior the other night...." "You can save your apologies Pamela," Kelly says "Do you even know the damage you do at times? Our mother just died and you publicly trash her during my wedding reception? A simple apology doesn't exactly cover it....." "No, it doesn't, you're right. But it's a start, no?" Ashton says that her ears must have been ringing because they were just talking about her. She asks in what context and he tells her that he was surprised that she had been acquainted with his father. She says they weren't very close, but she did know him when they lived in Santa Barbara and has she said, read very much about him in Europe. Kelly says he's quite remarkable and she's anxious to meet him. "Meet him? You mean you haven't met him yet? Your own father-in-law dear?" "No I haven't, but we're going to be rectifying that soon, isn't that right love?" "Really ? He's coming back to Santa Barbara?" "No..." "Well then how do you plan on meeting him?" "Not that it's any of your business, but Ashton and I are planning a short trip to England." "Oh?" Pamela says, stunned. "Well that should be nice- he's such a lovely man. Do give him my best when you see him, Ashton. Anyhow, I'll let you two get back to your lunch." Pamela keeps her composure, but when she turns to walk away, her face fills with panic and worry. (EXT: Edmund's Castle) ----Sophia awakens and wanders seamlessly into the living room area, where she sees Edmund studying his notes carefully. She walks up to him, choking back the lump in her throat and holding back the tears in her eyes. "How long did I sleep?" "Oh, probably a good 12, 13 hours. Not uncommon with your condition and as a side effect to the treatments we're giving you here." "No wonder it feels like I've been asleep for days- I have!! I don't know how much more of this I can take Edmund- my short term memory has all but disappeared and I ......I.... just everything seems so hazy and confusing. For instance, I automatically knew you'd be in this room and to come find you here.......and I knew exactly how to get there, yet I've never been here before in my life and frankly, it's quite intricate..." Edmund writes it off as her just being more familiar with her surroundings than she had thought. As far as everything being hazy, he assures her that, after their next session, all of that should clear up. She asks how things are coming with her aneurism and he tells her she'll be as good as new in no time, which is music to her ears. He asks her if she'd like to go ahead and begin their session, rather than waiting until later in the day, saying it should bring some relief to the symptoms she's describing. She agreees and tells him she'll go into the office and wait for him in there. She heads off to the room, and a smile appears over Edmund's face. "It will be complete. After today, after all these years. finally, you'll be back with me, back where you always belonged. It's time the tables turn - and your murderer suffers the same way that I have suffered for all these years. But no more.........because you will have come back to me, Loretta. My sweet Loretta." THE END............for the week

Thanks Steve! That story is about to get cookin actually. I LOVE Angela and I love Nina Arveson...............and I totally could see where she (Angela) would be comparable to Kimber. You always say that you enjoyed the last year of the show- were you a fan of the Ted/Angela stuff as well? I know that was the only thing I liked in the last year..........and they didn't even end up together. I'm sad that I couldn't get things going on Monday & we had the blog outage yesterday b/c I had some big things planned for this week which I can't build to in just 2 episodes. Oh well though- that's just gonna make next week that much better.

As all of you know, SON had yet another outage yesterday, causing RTSB to be pre-empted. I had lots I was building to this week which is why I kept re-scheduling to make it a 5 episode week. Unfortunately, now, that won't be happening. With the way I have everything paced (and you all know I'm a stickler for pacing), everything works out better if I do 3 episodes this week instead of 4. So I'm keeping Friday as an 'off' day for 'RTSB' and will post this week's final episode tomorrow, as scheduled. Next week, all should be back to normal!!! I know it sucks, but we'll deal. TGIF everybody! See ya tomorrow!!!

Total RTSB episodes in January: 20 JAN TOTALS (totals to date out of 51 episodes) 1. Jed Allan (CC Capwell)- 14 (37) 1. Robin Mattson (Gina Blake)- 14 (32) 3. Michael Brainard (Ted Capwell)- 13 (32) 3. Carrington Garland (Kelly Capwell)- 13 (17) 3. A Martinez (Cruz Castillo)- 13 (32) 6. Nina Arveson (Angela Capwell)- 12 (30) 6. Nancy Lee Grahn (Julia Capwell)- 12 (34) 8. Lane Davies (Mason Capwell)- 11 (37) 8. Marcy Walker (Eden Castillo)- 11 (31) 10. Jessica Dunphy (Adriana Castillo)- 10 (22) 11. Deborah Adair (Elizabeth Wayne)- 9 (9) 11. Justin Deas (Keith Timmons)- 9 (9) 11. Paula Irvine (Lily Blake)- 9 (23) 11. Judith McConnell (Sophia Capwell)- 9 (31) 15. Margarita Cordova (Rosa Andrade)- 8 (22) 15. Alisa Reyes (Marta Ramirez)- 8 (11) 15. Bernard White (Angel Ramirez)- 8 (20) 18. Grant Aleksander (Warren Lockridge)- 7 (20) 18. Matt Cedeno (Rafe Castillo)- 7 (23) 18. Clive Robertson (Ashton Lavery)- 7 (7) 21. Carmen Duncan (Pamela Conrad)- 6 (26) 21. Charles Keating (Dr. Edmund Lavery)- 6 (12) 21. Harley Jane Kozak (Dr. Mary Duvall)- 6 (22) 21. Heather Lindell (Samantha Capwell)- 6 (20) 21. Louise Sorel (Augusta Lockridge)- 6 (17) 21. Tuc Watkins (Keith Timmons)- 6 (23) 27. Nicholas Coster (Lionel Lockridge)- 5 (11) 27. Kim Rhodes (Joann Walsh)- 5 (12) 27. Gina Gallego (Santana Andrade)- 5 (7) 30. Judy Greer (Kathleen)- 4 (9) 30. Shell Danielson (Laken Lockridge)- 4 (7) 30. Patricia Mauceri (Carla Ramirez)- 4 (9) 33. Joseph Gallison (Dr. Ben Normandy)- 3 (5) 33. Christine Tudor Newman (Elizabeth Wayne)- 3 (12) 33. Robert Thaler (Pearl Bradford)- 3 (7) 36. Russell Curry (Lt. Vic Boswell)- 1 (8)

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: BAJA, Mexico- Royal Flamingo Hotel- Room 207) ---Angel and Cruz sit at the small round table together, playing cards and drinking coffee, trying to pass time. Angel throws his cards down in frustration, saying he can't do it anymore. "They said to make sure we were here before 5 PM yesterday- we did that. Why haven't we HEARD anything from em yet? It's been an entire 24 hours now and still....no contact....." "I know you're frustrated Angel, I do man. But there's nothing we can do about it right now......these guys are in control of the situation. But that will change. Mark my words, it will change." Angel tells Cruz that it had better change, because he's sick of every action in his life being dictated by someone else. Though it was something he had to deal with in prison, now that he's out, he says he wants no part of it and just wants to be with his family, including his daughter. Cruz promises him he'll have that opportunity, he just needs to be patient. Cruz re-iterates that they have to make contact with them, in order for their demands to be met. He says that the kidnapping is just a means to an ends, and as long as they think they're getting what they want, the kidnappers know it's in there best interest to keep Marta alive and well. The phone rings. The two men look at it before Angel picks it up. "HELLO?" "Ramirez? That you?" "Yeah, it's me- where's my little girl? I want to talk to her....." "Not so fast Ramirez, you'll be seeing her soon enough. Your little Marta is just fine- a feisty one, but we couldn't ask for a better hostage. Bobby and I - we're gonna kind of miss her. A real firecracker...." "Don't you talk about my daughter like that....." "Can it. Now listen up- there's a little restaurant about 2 miles down the road from you- Go there, eat your meal and await further instructions....." "How-What restaurant? How do I know which...." "Check the menu outside your door." Cisco hangs up and Angel & Cruz retrieve the menu from the front door and head to the car. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Angela throws open the door to her office and sits down angrily at her desk. Ted comes racing in behind her, asking what's wrong. "What's WRONG? How can you even ask me that Ted..... You've been so distant since your mother died- we haven't made love in weeks. You won't talk to me- you completely shut me out, and all of a sudden you're jetting off to New York as if you don't have a care in the world?" "It'll be good for me- good for us I think. I admit that everything you're saying is probably true. But it has nothing to do with you Angela, believe me. It's just something I'm going through...." "That I can't help you with- do you know how frustrating that is? But that's not all it is- it's who you're turning to. First, it was Laken while she was in town. And now, now it's Lily it seems. Apologizing to her? Dancing with her so closely at the party, in front of your entire family? Do you have any idea how that made me feel? Like an outsider, like I didn't belong with my own husband at a party given by his family." "It was nothing, Angela. You're really making too big a deal....." "Oh I am, am I? Then what exactly was going on in her office yesterday, when I came down?" Ted asks what she's talking about and Angela tells him she saw them flirting in her office- she saw him tickling her. Ted insists that they're just friends, as they were before. They weren't always a couple, which is partly why he feels so badly for hurting her. Angela reminds him just what Lily has tried to pull ever since the wedding and can't believe that he can't see through her. Ted tells her it's because there's nothing to see- he's the one who's trying to make amends- Lily has made no effort. Angela cannot believe that Ted can't see how manipulative Lily's become. "What I can't believe is how you're acting- you know my mother just died and it's been rough on me. I don't need this Angela- I don't. Whatever animosity you and Lily have one another is between the two of you- don't involve me in it. As for the trip, yeah, I'd like some time away. Not just from you, but from everything, everyone- this could be good for me but all you can see is how it affects you. I'm sorry Angela, but it's not about you- Now I have to get going. I hope you'll do some serious thinking about your actions while I'm away!" "MY actions?" "Yeah, spying on me an Lily for starters..." Angela is infuriated by his accusation and further bothered that he admitted that he does need time away from her, in addition to everyone else. She asks him if he plans on seeing Laken in New York and he's insulted that even crossed her mind, since it hadn't crossed his. He insists the trip is purely business, maybe some sight-seeing. Angela says that while he may act innocent, he's the one who pitted she & Lily against each other in the first place, and questions whether he enjoys it, since he seems to perpetuate it. Ted admits to having enough at that point and walks out of the office, slamming her door shut. Lily is outside, getting ready to meet with Angela about Gina Jeans and asks Ted what's the matter. He tells her he doesn't have time to get into it- or he'll miss his flight to New York. Lily wishes him a safe trip and peeks in on Angela, who's obviously upset. Lily smiles. (EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada- 24 Hour Chapel) ----Keith and Elizabeth come barreling into the chapel, looking for the minister. Keith tells Elizabeth to slow down and she says she'll do no such thing- they're taking care of this today. Keith says that she's sexy when she's determined. Elizabeth glares at him and begins repeatedly ringing the bell. Finally, the elderly woman who was throwing rice at them, Clara, appears. "Can I help you........Oh, it's the newlyweds! You here to pick up the wedding photos?" "What? Photos? No we're not here to pick up any photos- Where's your son?" "Who?" "The minister- your son, he's your son isn't he." "Oh you must mean Clarance- he's napping right now, somethin I can help you with?" Elizabeth tells her that it's Clarance she needs to speak with- she wants to see his license and qualifications. Clara says she has them right there and pulls them out, commenting that 1/2 the state of Nevada is licensed to perform wedding ceremonies. Elizabeth says that it can't be legal- or recognized in other states, but Clara says that everything in the business is legitimate. Clarence appears, rubbing his eyes, still donning his Elvis wig and dressed in a blue sequined jump suit. Elizabeth looks him up and down, appalled by his very presence. "You. YOU! How could You do this to me? What have you done? What, do you just let anybody get married....?" "Actually, miss, I did my best to talk you out of it, honest I did. Even the gentleman there, your groom...." Elizabeth shudders at the word "He even tried to talk some sense in ya. But you went on and on about some CC Cantwell, and how you was gonna show him- you mentioned him on the interview part of the DVD too- did ya see it? Pretty good camera work for $39.95...." "My entire wedding cost under 40 dollars?" "Yes Ma'am" "I think I'm going to be sick....." Elizabeth is adamant that the marriage cannot be legal but Clarence tells her otherwise. He tells her that legally, she and Keith are very much married. He offers that they could get an annulment, like one of his previous clients, Brittney somethingrather.....the genie in the bottle girl. "An annulment. Of course. I guess that will have to do." "I can see one problem with that, Lizzie-Bit!?" "What's that? And don't CALL me that..." "Well you can only get an annulment if that marriage wasn't consummated. And we.....well.....we definitely consummated. At least I did." Elizabeth feels herself getting sick to her stomach as Keith, Clarence, and Clara have a good belly laugh at his joke. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Lily walks into Angela's office and asks her how things are. Angela jumps out of her seat and begins to physically remove Lily from her office, saying she has nothing to say to her. Lily says that Ted had plenty to say to her at the party and the day before in her office. Lily gloats that Ted is waking up to who Angela really is and she couldn't be happier about it. Angela tells her that she isn't threatened, that though Ted is having a rough time, he still loves her and wants to be with her. "Yes, he wants to be with you so badly that he's jetting off 5000 miles away for a week at a moment's notice. And to New York of all places- great city for lovers, no? But did he even invite you to go along?" "He's going to be very busy, Lily...." "I'm sure he is. After all, doesn't Laken Lockridge live in New York? I imagine he'll be spending some time with her....." "It's a business trip Lily..." "Well there's always time for socializing in the city that doesn't sleep, no? I can't imagine anyone going there and not taking some time out to enjoy the city....." Lily laughs that by the time Ted comes back, Angela will be no more than a divorce proceeding to him and she can't wait to see it happen. Angela goes to slap Lily but she catches her hand. "Un-uh. Not today, lady. You just remember what you've done to me and think who should be slapping who here. You're lucky I haven't completely torn you apart yet....." Angela laughs. "Seriously Lily, as I told you before, you're way out of your league. You don't want to mess with me...." "I'm not afraid of you Angela. Not one bit. Actually, I think it's the other way around- you're terrified right now. Of me. Of losing Ted. But most of all, you're afraid of yourself......or at least the real you. The thing about you Angela is that I don't have to do a thing- you'll find a way to wreck your life all by yourself.." Lily releases Angela's hand and gloats her way out of the office. (EXT: Baja, Mexico) ----Cruz and Angel eat their Mexican fiesta, attempting to enjoy the food. Angel is antsy about who's going to meet with them and what they're going to find out. He's frustrated that they've finished their meal and have heard nothing yet. Cruz goes to pay the check but Angel tells him to wait- they need to stick around. Cruz says they don't have to leave- he's just taking care of the bill. When the waitress brings it back, a paper slips out when Cruz opens it up. They unfold it and it's a map, with instructions on it. They say for the SBPD rep to meet them at the warehouse, with all of the sign and sworn affadavits as well as $250,000 cash. Angel says he wasn't expecting them to ask for so much money but Cruz says the SBPD and the DA's office have given him full authority to meet their demands. The instructions say for Cruz to meet them the next day, after sundown, while Angel is to wait at the Hotel for instructions on where to pick up Marta. It also says that they'll be in contact first thing in the morning. "Well....this is it I guess......You ready?" Cruz asks. "Ready as ever" Angel replies. The camera fades over to Cisco, talking to his boss on the telephone. He tells the person that everything's gone according to plan and Castillo took the bait and came down with Angel. He says that it's all set for the next day. "After tomorrow, boss, Cruz Castillo will be taken care of....." "Good" the muffled voice says "And the first phase of my plan will then be complete......." THE END..................for TODAY Don't miss the radio show, Talkin Santa Barbara with Greg & Melissa LIVE Tonight at 10PM EST. Link at the side of the page, under the cast list. Hope to see you there!

Haha, I had a feeling that SOME of you would be relieved at Keith & Elizabeth's wedded bliss! On a side note- don't you think Deas & Adair would be dynamite together? Makes me kinda glad I re-cast both characters before marrying them! I mean, this was always the plan, but for some reason, in my mind, it works better with these two than it would have with Tuc & Christine playing the parts.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!! EDITED- change of plans on the double episode- see the 'RTSB' schedule for details!!! (EXT: LONDON, England- Edmund's Transylvanian Mansion) ----Edmund sits in his study, reading. He remembers talking to CC Capwell on the phone the week before and the thought brings a smile to his face. He's startled when Sophia appears in front of him, wearing an old-fashioned white satin robe of Loretta's, worn over her night gown. "Where did this come from? These things aren't mine........You changed me? Why would you do that?" "I didn't see any reason for you to remain in those same garbs you'd be wearing, so I had them washed. And I didn't actually change you- the nurse did, while you were resting. Your clothes actually should be clean by now- if you'd like, I could get them for you....." "That's not necessary.........I'm sorry if it sounded as though I were accusing you of something inappropriate......." "It's quite alright." Sophia tells him that she feels agitated, edgy almost. She also says she feels as though she's slept for days and her memories are muffled, blurry even. Edmund again tells her that it's just a side effect of the treatments, which he tells her, have been far more effective since she began hypnosis. He goes so far as to show her two separate x-rays and charts, highlighting the differences and improvements in the results. Sophia admits to feeling far more relaxed after having their sessions and wonders if the agitation she's experiencing could be related. Edmund explains that since the sessions are so intensive on a specific portion of the brain, that it actually causes some stress to the area, after an initial period of relief. He relates it to going through withdrawal- just like a hangover, the best thing to fix it would be a session. She agrees and asks when they begin, but he tells her to be patient, that he doesn't want to overwhelm her. "I'm not overwhelmed- really I'm not. I just want to get through this and be healthy again. Please. When can we begin?" Edmund smiles at her, looking her over in Loretta's clothing. "Please go wait for me in the study then. I'll be in shortly." (EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada- Caesar's Palace) ---Keith & Elizabeth's room is shown, a mess of clothes and tiny empty bottles of liquor. The camera pans up to the bed, where they are laying side by side, apparently wearing nothing at all. Elizabeth wakes up, immediately grabbing her head and then covering herself when she realizes she isn't dressed. She looks at the bed next to her and sees Keith sleeping, with something of a grin on his face. She reaches for her robe and puts it on, adjourning herself to the bathroom. She splashes water on her face and walks back out, putting on a pot of coffee. When she has it brewing, she notices a DVD with TIMMONS PARTY written on it. "I wonder what this could be.....something from the hotel maybe? Maybe that's how they bill you here now.......wait. I should've known- they probably want money- Keith was probably Cheating at Black Jack!" She puts the DVD Player and turns it on. She's confused by the menu that appears, remarking it seems awfully fancy for surveillance footage. She clicks on play and hears a honkey tonk version of the Wedding March play. She laughs when she sees Keith at the altar, with the wacky looking priest standing next to him. She wonders aloud who the fool was that married him at 4 AM. She's horrified when she sees herself, walking down the aisle, carrying a plastic bouquet. "Oh My GOD- KEITH!!!!!! KEITH WAKE UP!!!!!!" (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Ted stops by CC's office, who's in a meeting with Joann. Ted apologizes for interrupting but Joann tells him it's quite alright, that they were just talking about him. Ted asks what she means and CC tells him that there's a convention in New York that he attends every year, but doesn't really feel up to going this year. It's important that someone be there to reperesent the company, since many of their distributors, contacts, and customers are going to be present. He says that Joann thought that Ted would be the perfect choice to go. "Me? Why me?" he asks her. "Your father has a lot of faith in you Ted, as do I. No offense to your sisters- hell, I'm a woman myself, but this tends to be more of a boys club kinda thing- sexist pigs, cigars, whiskey, you know the bit. There's plenty of downtime and socializing, not as stiff as business as usual- and there definitely would be opportunities there for you to expand your network . What do you think? Is it too much? I know your mom just died and you're a newlywed and all...." "Actually, it's perfect. It's exactly what I need right now." "What's perfect?" Angela asks, walking into the office with some paperwork in her hands. "Ted's just agreeing to attend a week-long convention in New York, in place of his father." "Oh he did, did he? Congratulations, Ted. When do you leave?" "I don't know....Joann....when...?" "Later this afternoon actually, since you lose three hours going and the kick-off breakfast is at 8 tomorrow morning- you'll need to be rested of course" "Of course" he replies. "Well that's just wonderful. You have a good time in New York- excuse me....." Angela says, her anger mounting. Ted excuses himself to go after her. (EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada- Caesar's Palace) ---Keith is as stunned as Elizabeth when he sees them getting married. He tells her it must have been some kind of joke and asks her if she remembers even going to the chapel. "No, Keith, I think I'd recollect the Elvis-inspired music and the minister in the gold-sequined cloak! Not to mention what looks to be his 90 year old mother throwing rice at us.....My GOD! What have we done?" Keith laughs and insists it must be some kind of joke, that no way would either of them agree to do anything like that legally. He also says that even if they did, nobody in their right mind would have legally married them, seeing how intoxicated they were. "Nobody? Nobody would let that happen?" "Yeah, nobody.....nobody with any sense. I mean, who would you think would let two people sauced out of their brains get hitched?" "Who? THOSE people, that's who Keith!" she says, pointing to the minister on the screen, who is putting on his star-shaped sunglasses and sits down at the piano, breaking out in the honkey-tonk version of the end march, with his 90 year old mother stroking the chords on the guitar. Elizabeth insists that they go down there and talk to these people, and find out what the hell is going on. Keith agrees, but excuses himself to the restroom first. He goes in, splashing some water on his face. The camera pans up to his face, his devilish eyebrows arched. He begins to smirk at himself, mutterring "Elizabeth Timmmons" and bursts into full-blown hysterics. "WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING ABOUT IN THERE?" "NOTHING!!!!........." He looks at the mirror and grins. "Nothing at all...." (EXT: London, England) ----Edmund walks into his small office and sees Sophia already laying down on the couch, waiting for him. "My you are anxious today, aren't you?" "It's hard to explain...to put my finger on.....but almost like a thirst.....like my brain is thirsty for the treatment...." "I understand, believe me I do. Patients before you have said the very same thing. I'm just so pleased with your enthusiasm is all." Sophia tells him that she's just ready to get better and back to her normal life. She remarks that it's London she's in, such a beautiful city, and she can't even enjoy it because of her condition. Edmund promises to take her sightseeing as soon as she's up to it. "But first....." "Yes...I know,, I need to get well.....so let's begin- I'm ready." "We shall.......Concentrate on a place where you're happy- could be a beach, a picnic, the mountains, whatever brings you such serenity. Listen to the sound of my voice as the breeze brushes gently over your face, slightly blowing your hair. Focus in on the sound of my voice as I count back from 30. When I land on 1, I'll snap my fingers twice and your mind will be completely relaxed, completely open, and ready to take in rather than let out. 30.....29......28......27..........26........25......" He smiles as he counts, watching her drift off and a serene, almost vacant look comes over her face. (THE END.............until later.......)

I LOVE Writing RTSB, but the pace is suicidal and I think caught up with me today. As much as I wanted to have a 5 episode week, I'm slowing down this week and only doing 4. It's one of those days where no matter how hard I try to get started on it, I can't get going so, I'm calling it a day. I just can't get into a rhythm today and don't want the episode to suffer because of it. RTSB will definitely return tomorrow and the week will continue, as scheduled.

I could always take or leave Lucas, though I really have grown to love Datillo and respect him as an actor. My interest is peaked with Sami's new love interest though! I've really got to get caught up, I'm like a week behind right now!

This week, Renee Jones makes her Return To Santa Barbara debut in the short term role of Nurse Sherri Rhodes. Sherri, of course, is the nurse who was supposed to have been in the delivery room when Mary's daughter was stillborn. RTSB executive producer juniorz is said to be ecstatic to have Renee aboard. "She's perfect for this part- it actually worked out quite nicely for both sides, since Ms. Jones didn't want to commit to something long-term, with the possibility of her return to DAYS still looming. I couldn't be more thrilled to have her here!" The role is recurring. In other news, it's official: Joseph Bottoms will be returning to RTSB as Kirk Cranston, just in time for February Sweeps. Which can't mean good things for Cruz & Eden fans. "I'm keeping a tight lid on what I have planned for Kirk, but don't expect to see the cartoon pirate villain you last saw on 'Santa Barbara.' Kirk is no longer a wanted man and is actually a very successful business man in Mexico and Central America. But of course, like everyone on RTSB, he has an agenda." juniorz comments. Expect to see Kirk back before the week is out. The role is contract. Additionally, Jared Leto has finished touring and we were able to woo him to come on as Steve Hall, as he was originally cast. Steve is a drifter in his early 20s who will encounter Adriana & Samantha. Expect to see him sometime in the coming weeks. Leto is also on contract. In other news, Joseph Gallison's name has been removed from the recurring cast crawl. Though I plan to use Joe & Dr. Normandy in the future, there are no imminent plans for the character. ETA: Don't forget to check out "Talkin Santa Barbara" with Greg & Melissa this Wednesday night at 10PM EST!!!!! The link, of course, can be found on the right side of the blog! Hope to see you all there. SB ON SOAPNET IN '07!!!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!!! (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ----Cruz walks down the spiral staircase with his duffel bag in hand. Eden sits on the couch pretending to read the newspaper, obviously annoyed with him. He looks at her and smiles at her stubborness. "OK, I'm headin out." "OK. Bye." "That all you're gonna say, darlin? Bye?" "I don't see why I can't go with you." "Heh-ho, we're gonna go through that again are we? I told you Eden this isn't some business trip- it could be dangerous..." "All the more reason why I should be there. Or Vic. Or anybody besides you and Angel." "We're gonna be fine, baby, you gotta trust me is all. These guys were pretty specific about how they want things to go down- and we got backup from the Embassy while we're down there. It's gonna be ok." Eden complains that, once again, it's her husband that's plucked into the middle of danger. Cruz laughs a little at her frustration, which only further annoys her. He tries to make nice and kiss her, but she won't have it. He says that he owes this to Angel, that if it weren't for the investigation, his daughter wouldn't be in this mess to begin with. He reminds her of how they felt when Adriana was kidnapped as a baby and tells her to imagine how that would feel again now. Eden makes him promise not to be gone long and he assures her he'll be back before she knows it. He kisses her, which she allows this time. "I'd better get going" he says, as he picks up his duffel bag and opens the door. "Cruz?" "Yeah darlin?" She walks up to him and wraps her arms around him. "Be careful. Please. Be careful." "I will. Try not to worry too much darlin. Take care of A while I'm gone." "You call me the second you get there." she says, as he's getting in his car. (EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada- Caesar's Palace) ----The hustle & bustle of the casino in Caesar's Place is shown, with bells ringing, coins falling, roulette wheels spinning and the usual excitement by the craps table. Keith is shown dressed in his suit and tie, sucking on a cigar and drinking his whiskey and coke. He's at the Black Jack Table, with Elizabeth seated behind him. The dealer is shown with a 6 showing, Keith having 11. The dealer points at his cards and Keith doubles his bet, asking for a double down. The dealer hits him with a 10, the rest of the table stays and the dealer busts. He then begins shuffling the next shoe. "Where did you learn to play like that?" Elizabeth asks him. "My sister, Katie, actually. One of her boyfriends taught her and she turned me onto it. The trick is to keep in mind you're not playing for yourself, but rather, against the dealer." "How old is she now?" "Who?" "Your sister." Keith tells Elizabeth that his sister would have been 43 this year. Elizabeth realizes she passed and apologizes for bringing it up. Keith says for her not to worry, that he likes remembering her. The cocktail waitress brings them another round of drinks. They toast to being the hell away from Santa Barbara and its population. "I'll drink to that" Elizabeth smiles. They gulp their drinks down and Keith suggests they take in a show, as he orders them more drinks. Elizabeth remarks that she feels as though she hasn't stopped and relaxed since they got in town. "This is Vegas, baby. There's no time for sleepin or relaxin- just drinkin and gamblin! Bartender! A couple of tequilas for the lady and I" "Tequila? I haven't done a shot of tequila in years!" "Scared?" He squints at her and smiles his devilish smile. "Fat chance. I have to warn you, though, Mr. Timmons. I've out-drank man twice your size in my day." Keith arches his eyebrows up and down at her and takes the shots from the bartender, giving Elizabeth a good laugh. (EXT: Mason & Julia's House) ----Rafe works on the exercises with Samantha, who gets frustrated when she loses her balance. That frustration is quickly lifted when Rafe helps her up and they share a close moment. Unfortunately, they are interrupted as Mason walks through the front door. He is thrilled with the progress he sees Samantha has made and thanks Rafe for his efforts, apologizing to him for how he treated him after the accident. Rafe tells him not to worry about it, that he'd have reacted the same way if it were his own daughter. Samantha asks Mason if he's moving back home, but he tells her that won't be happening quite yet. He actually is stopping by to tell them he's going on a short trip. Samantha gets upset, and Rafe excuses himself, telling Samantha they're done for the day and Mason to have a safe trip. "Where are you going? Does this have to do with her?" she asks him. "If you're referring to Mary, then yes, it does. We've hired Pearl Bradford to dig up information on the Clinic where our baby supposedly died. He followed up on some leads and they all point to this nurse, Sherri Rhodes, in West Palm Beach. The three of us are flying out there tomorrow, hoping to talk with her and get the information we need." Samantha admits she's upset, especially after his not being around for the holidays because of Mary. She asks Mason point blank if he's leaving her mother to go back to his ex-love. Mason insists he's doing nothing of the sort, but that he needs to find out the truth about his daughter, that he owes it to her. "And what about me? What about mom? What about what you owe to us? Do we even count anymore?" "Of course you do, Samantha, I love you with all my heart. You'll always be my little girl, no matter what happens with this child. I will always love you and your mother, you know that. This is just something I...I....have to do....." Samantha is still annoyed but is unable to resist when Mason asks her for a hug and kiss good-bye. As they embrace, Julia arrives home. They see her and Samantha offers to go to her room, to give them some privacy. She heads upstairs as Mason & Julia share an awkward silence." "How is your mother?" "She's fine, much better thanks. I stayed with her for a while after you left, comforted her. She finally calmed down, after a little while, apologizing for having embarassed me. I told her that she hadn't, but......you know mother...." "Yes, all too well. So what brings you by?......Not that I mind you stopping by to see Samantha, of course you're welcome to..." "I'm actually here to see you." "Oh? What about?" Mason explains everything that happened with Pearl and the investigation. He tells Julia about Nurse Rhodes and explains that they thought it would be good for him to be present, with his law expertise, and Mary as well, since it would obviously be much tougher to lie to her in person. She asks him where they're going and he says West Palm Beach, FL. "And how long will the two of you be away together for?" "It's not like that Julia. We're not together." "You're going to Palm Beach. She's going to Palm Beach. You're taking the same flight, staying in the same room I'm sure, I'd call that going away together...." "We'll have separate beds....and Pearl's going to be with us......" "He get his own bed too?" "No, he's in his own room.........Julia, nothing's happened believe me and nothing's going to happen. I'm still committed to you, married to you." "On paper, yes." "No, Julia, in my heart too.....this is just something I have to do- my daughter could be out there somewhere, as much alive as Mary. I have to at least try to find her. Can't you understand?" "I understand perfectly, Mason- I understand that you're setting yourself up for quite a fall.....for one thing, you don't even know for sure she's alive, for another........Mason, I hate to remind you of this, but we really have no way of knowing WHO her father is even if she is alive...." "I know that, Julia, I do, which is why I have to find answers....." "By all means, find them. Just be realistic, Mason- don't get caught up in a fantasy and have reality step in and tear it apart. Know what you're doing, but please, please don't set yourself up to get hurt..." She opens the door and asks him to leave, telling him not to come back until he's resolved his issues- not only those he has with his daughter but his feelings for Mary as well. He looks at her and says good-bye. Noticing the hurt hiding behind her steely exterior, Mason runs his hand down Julia's face and bends down to kiss her passionately. He walks out the front door, with Julia peeking out the little windows on top, watching him go. She turns around and leans against the door, placing her hand over her mouth to silence the sound of her cry. (EXT: LAS VEGAS, Nevada) ----Keith and Elizabeth are shown laughing as they walk out of the show, holding each other up. They continue to laugh as Keith lights up his cigar and orders a round of drinks from the bartender. Elizabeth mentions she'd like to freshen up but Keith tells her to hurry- that the night is still young. (EXT: Cruz & Eden's House) ---Eden sounds off to Rafe about Cruz's trip to Mexico. Rafe comforts his sister-in-law, telling her Cruz can take good care of himself. Eden says that sometimes, that attitude is what gets him into trouble, especially when he's caught by surprise. Rafe assures her everything will go smoothly as Adriana arrives home. Adriana asks them what's going on and Eden fills her daughter in. "What? We gotta go down there mom, we have to- someone has to make sure he's okay." "We can't, baby, something like that could jeopardize Marta's situation and I won't do that. Besides, even though we now know these guys were after Marta, your dad still wants you sticking close to home. He has guys on the force watching you round the clock." "Yeah, I noticed. I told one of em off when he actually had the nerve to double park next to me while I was using the ATM.....Seriously, mom, I don't know about this. Something's not right about the story you guys told me- something doesn't fit......Damnit, why can't I remember?" "Don't beat yourself up, honey, like your uncle said, your dad can take good care of himself- he'll be back home with us before you know it." She takes her daughter in her arms and comforts her, while sharing a concerned look with Rafe. FLASH TO Cruz & Angel, driving down the California highways toward Mexico. FLASH TO Mason, driving in his car back to Mary's suite, remembering the kiss he shared with Julia. FLASH TO Julia, sitting at home with Samantha, eating dinner alone together. Samantha takes Julia's hand in hers and offers a comforting smile. FLASH TO Bobby & Cisco, driving up the highway of Mexico, with Marta sleeping in the back seat. Cisco chews on a toothpick and smiles. The screen splits with Bobby, Cisco, and Marta on one side and Cruz & Angel on the other. Cisco & Cruz speak simultaneously. Cruz: They won't know what hit em. Cisco: He won't know what hit him. THE END......................for the week!

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All that sounds good. By the way, I LOVED Sarah Brown as Carly; didn't care much for Tamara though. I would, however, be curious to see Gina T in the role or even a completely different direction. And I CAN'T WAIT to see what you have planned for the climax of the mayoral race!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm GET SB ON TV!!!! (EXT: The Ramirez House) ----Carla sits at the small rectangular shaped card table in her kitchen, sipping a mug of hot coffee. The bags under her eyes tell of the lack of sleep she was able to muster the night before. Angel walks in wearing his grey sweat pants and a white t-shirt. He opens the blinds covering the small window over their sink to let in measured amount of dusky light. He takes the cross at the end of his gold chain and kisses it with his lips. He pours himself a cup of coffee and brings it to the table, kissing his wife on her forehead before sitting down. "Good Morning. Sleep okay?" She shakes her head it him. "You?" He shakes his head back. "Barely a wink." "Every time I was able to drift off, these images of our little girl- frightened, crying, being tortured all ran through my head. I could see her, begging for me to do something and I was so......helpless. I couldn't reach her, touch her, comfort her. My baby, why did they have to take my baby girl? If they do anything to hurt her Angel, anything, God help me....." "Aye, mira, I know. Just trust me when I tell you everything is gonna work out just fine." "I want to, there's nothing I want more in the world. But she's out there somewhere, Marta's out there all by herself, dealing with whatever torment these guys are putting her through...." Carla begins to further rant, and bursts into tears. Angel can take no more and pulls his wife into his arms. He keeps telling her that Marta is fine, but she continues sobbing. He tells her that if they just follow the instructions they're given to a "T", everybody will be okay and Marta won't be hurt. Carla stops crying for a minute and pulls away from Angel, looking over his face and meeting his eyes. "My God, you sounded like one of them just now." "What? You need some sleep..." "Don't tell me- I know you Angel. You know something." Angel gets up from the table, turning his back to her. "You don't know what you're talkin about- listen to yourself...." "I'm very clear on what I'm saying. Look at me, Angel." She puts her hand on his shoulder, brushing down his arm and turning him around when their hands meet. "Look at me. If you're holding out on me with anything, I mean anything- now is the time you come clean." Angel just continues looking back at her and Carla refuses to break her stare. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Gina sits at her desk, fidgeting with her earrings while pretending to work on her computer. Kathleen buzzes her office and tells her that Keith is on the line for her. Gina immediately snatches up the phone. "Keith, WHERE the HELL are YOU?...............Las Vegas? What are you doing in Las............With HER?!?............Yes, I understand the kind of information that we have over them now but what use is.............Are you KIDDING ME? I'm dying to talk to CC about this- why would I wait?!?......Keith?.......Keith?!?........KEITH?!?" She slams the phone down as Angela enters her office. "Lovers quarrel?" she taunts. "SAVE IT ANGELA!" she screams directly in her ear, causing Angela to back away as she covers it. "I figured after all those martinis you were sucking down last night, you'd enjoy that. You spent more time nursing a drink than you did with your husband." "I wouldn't read into that very much, Gina. Ted's just going through a rough time with his mother's death and all. We're quite happy and he's quite satisfied." "Didn't look that way last night when he was dancing with my daughter. What do you want anyway?" Angela informs her that she's been assigned to oversee Gina Jeans, effective immediately and there are some changes she's going to be making. Gina informs her that all of the creative decisions are made by herself and Lily. Angela agrees, but says that she'll be taking things over from a business standpoint, since she & her daughter obviously have no business experience or sense for that matter. Angela asks for the latest sales figures as well as an outline of the 2007 budget. Gina digs up the sales figures and mentions she and Lily were actually going over the budget the day before. When she is unable to find it, she realizes that she must have left her copy in Lily's office downstairs. Gina buzzes Lily's office but nobody picks up. Gina offers for her to wait & she'll try her cell but Angela tells her she'll pick them up in person. "Suit yourself. If there's nothing else, Angela, I really have a lot of work to be doing...." "Sure. You go right ahead Gina. I'll be back later in the day to go over the revised budget. Until then.......don't break any nails pretending to type." Angela smirks at her and walks off. (EXT: Bradford Investigations Pearl Bradford, P.I.) ----Pearl sits at his desk, listening to his recordings of his interviews with former employees of the San Remos Clinic. Mary and Mason knock on the door and he's happy to let them in, telling them he has news. "Good, we're anxious to hear it." Mason says. "I tell ya it's been a world- I feel like I've been all through the midwest the past few days. I talked to a good amount of doctors on your list and 1 or 2 nurses. Good news is, their stories all match up, many of them not having seen each other in many years. They all say the same thing: none of em was in the room when your little girl was born Mary." "Which puts us back to square one." Mary says quietly. "Not necessarily. I did learn something interesting, that one of the nurses opened up about." "Oh? Who? What did they tell you, Pearl?" Mason asks, anxiously. "It was a Nurse Hodges, older woman, real nice lady, retired shortly before you woke up but......" "She checked up on me. She actually came to visit me after I woke up, in the clinic. In all her years, she said, she never saw doctors fight as hard as Mark and his team did for me. She told me that after almost a year in the coma, they were all ready to give up, my vitals were declining as I'd come down with an infection. She was the one who insisted to Mark that there was hope, that I was special she felt. She told me she held my hand the entire day, placing a rosary and praying the Virgin Mary would give her a sign....She told me that I woke up very briefly & smiled at her that night, with another nurse to witness it. I'll never forget her. How is she?" "Pretty spry for an 88 year old woman. She said to send you her best." "What did you learn from her Pearl? What did she say?" "According to Nurse Hodges, Mark wasn't the only person allowed in the room. Someone else was in there with him during the delivery, a nurse who assisted him. She wasn't anybody from your list and I checked into her a bit.......Young girl, probably only in her late teens at the time you were brought in. In fact, she was only working at the clinic as an intern, as she hadn't completed her schooling yet. Kinda lose track of her for a while, so I had a buddy of mine look into a little bit further. He got her number, but she doesn't return any of my calls, even though I haven't said what it was in reference too. Her name's Rhodes. Sherri Rhodes- last residence known is in West Palm Beach, Florida. It sounds like a pretty good lead and I was gonna follow it myself, but I wanted to bring it to your attention first, in case she clams up on me. If they got somethin to hide....they often do, which is why it would be best to have you there with me for the interview, Mary." "She'd be much harder pressed to lie directly to me, if she's hiding something at all. Makes sense. I'll do it- I'll do whatever it takes. When do we leave?" "First thing tomorrow morning." "I'm going with you" Mason interrupts. Mary insists that he needs to stay with his family and says she can do this alone, but Mason is unwilling to budge. He says his skills as a lawyer will come in handy when they talk to her and Pearl is inclined to agree. Mason says that it's settled and asks Pearl to book them the earliest flight he can for the next day. Mary isn't sure that it's a good idea but Mason reassures her. She says that Julia won't like him going across the country with her but Mason says that Julia will understand, especially if there's any chance that his daughter could be alive. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ----Ted swings by Lily's office, peeking in at her sitting in front of her design board, wearing her glasses and vigorously sketching. Ted sneaks up on her and comments that he likes what he sees. Lily tells him it's a work in progress, but she hopes the spring line will be a success. She thanks Ted for apologizing to her last night and says it meant a lot to her. "I meant it Lil. I really did...." "You hurt me- bad, Ted, really bad. I wish a simple apology were enough to make it better....but....it just isn't...." Ted understands, saying that he can't blame her for not jumping at the chance to forgive him, after the humiliation he put her through. He does, however, tell her that he plans to make up for it and work to regain her trust and respect again. She says she appreciates it, though it's going to take more than just a friendly dance to work off that kind of debt. "Oh, is that so Ms. Blake? Well I happen to know something that you don't...." "You do huh? And what's that?" "That no matter how hard you try, you can't find it in yourself to stay mad at me....." He starts tickling her and she begins laughing telling him to stop. As he does this, Angela arrives at Lily's office to retrieve the budget. She is stunned and heartbroken by what she sees, and decides to leave before they can see she was there at all. (EXT: The Ramirez House) ----Cruz and Julia arrive and ask Angel if they've heard anything yet. Angel says that they haven't and it's beginning to make him nervous. Julia tells them it's what usually goes on in a kidnapping- the perpetrators say they're going to do one thing then do something else, just to keep the family on their toes. Julia hands Angel the copy of the waiver, telling him it's notorized and she's signed it herself. All it needs is his signature and everything will be on the up and up. As he's signing it, Angel remarks that he didn't think Cruz would let it go into effect. "It's not gonna go into effect, pal, not if I have anything to say about it. We're gonna get these guys and we're gonna nail Esteban, believe that." Angel finishes signing the papers as Carla walks away from them at the table, looking out the window. "I can't imagine how you must feel" Julia says, walking toward her. "I know if it were my daughter being talked about as if I weren't in the room, I'd be throwing a fit. We're gonna get her back for you, Carla. Cruz is going to bring her back, I promise you that" Julia pats Carla's shoulder with her hand as the woman's eyes well up with tears, still staring out the window. FLASH TO (MEXICO, a small house) ----Bobby and Cisco sit at the table eating their breakfast, as Marta sits there, not touching her food. "Ain't you gonna eat?" Bobby asks her. "You told my dad you were gonna call early" she says, ignoring him. "If I know him, he's probably driving himself mad with worry...." "We're gonna call your 'papi' don't worry sweetheart. But for now- eat. You need the nourishment." "I'm not eating until I've spoken to my father." "For Christ's sakes, you're gonna talk to him, just relax." Cisco says. She stares back at him, still not budging. "Look, haven't we been good to ya since ya gave us the information we wanted? Obviously, we ain't tryin to hurt ya.....or kill ya...........Nobody's calling him til Bobby there finishes his biscuits and gravy, his grits, and that damn banana muffin he scarfs down every morning, so you may as well eat...." He smiles at her and she gives him a snotty look, motioning almost mockingly with her face. He keeps smiling at her and she lets out a sigh before picking up her fork and starting to eat. FLASH TO (EXT: The Ramirez House) ----Cruz, Julia, and Angel sit around the table waiting while Carla continues staring out the window, still dressed in her robe. The phone rings, breaking her stare as she turns around to watch Angel answer it. "Hello?" "HOLA, Ramirez!" "Where's Marta? I want to talk to my daughter...." "Not so fast, Ramirez, did you arrange everything we asked for?" "Yes, everything is ready......just as you asked.....Now let me talk to her!!!" "Okay, okay" Cisco motions Marta over. "Dad?" "Marta, mija, are you okay?" "I'm fine dad, I am. Don't worry about me. How are things goin there? Is mom doin okay?" "Mom's fine, baby, she's fine" "Yeah, right, she's got the bags don't she? Tell her I'm okay and I love her and I'll see her soon...." She hands the phone to Cisco. "I will baby, I will...." "Can it, Ramirez, it's me. Drive to Baja, Mexico. We'll be driving up there as well. Check into the Royal Flamingo Hotel, Room 207, and wait for further instructions from us. Be there by 5 PM tonight, no later. And remember, make sure he comes with you....." "Don't worry. Everything will go exactly as you wish. Just don't harm my baby girl." The phone line goes dead as Cruz and Julia comfort Carla in the background, while a look of fear and contempt comes over Angel's face as he lowers the cordless phone back onto its charger. THE END...................for TODAY!

Sorry about yesterday you guys but there's a nasty bug going around my work that I unfortunately have caught. I slept for 12 HOURS LAST NIGHT!!!! Still don't feel so hot but I promise, Episode 48 will be posted sometime tonight!!! Hope to see you all here! ETA: Starting today, there will be a link to the GET SANTA BARBARA on TV webpage posted after the theme song. I do hope you all check out the site & help us in the effort to bring Santa Barbara onto Soapnet in '07!!!!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ----The whole party is stopped and fixed on the scene developing between Pamela and CC. Mason rushes to his mother's side and helps her up. "It's just like you to disrupt this entire party Pamela- typical of the Pamela Pepperidge that I've always known." CC says. Mason continues helping his mother stand on her own two feet. He offers to take her up to her room and get her out of there. "I think that's a good idea, Mason" "Save it Eden. The rest of you have made a mockery of my mother her entire life, whether it be to her face or behind her back..." Pamela interrupts him. "There's no need for you to defend me darling, I'm quite alright." She turns and looks directly at CC, who is still staring at her. "Pamela, why don't you do us all a favor and...." "And what CC? Disappear? Go far, far away and let you all push me out like you always have? I'm so sorry to disappoint you CC, but the days of you and your family pushing me around ended long ago." "What is this, Pamela? Seriously, why are you chasing my father around like a fool and causing a scene at a party given in honor of my marriage? Haven't you done enough to me?" Kelly asks. "That's just like you, dear, making things all about you. But that isn't the case, is it CC? Care to tell all of us what it was you were discussing with Elizabeth, causing her to go running out of here in a frenzy?" "Frankly, after all the damage that woman caused, I can't say I'm sorry that she's gone in the first place, Pamela. Actually, it's about time dad stood up for mom, even if it was too late....." Ted says. "Now, Ted" CC tries to calm him. "Really, Ted? That's what you think? My she really did have you all fooled, all of you in this room. Did you ever stop and think that perhaps her sister has been given great reason to hate your mother? How is it that when anyone has been scorned by anyone in this family, somehow, all of you are able to turn it around and make yourselves the victim? Particularly in the case of Sophia..." Julia walks up and tries to stop her and help Mason get her to her room, but Pamela is resistant, saying that there are a few things she has to say to the people in the room, and she isn't going anywhere until she's said it. (EXT: Limousine, driving on the Santa Barabara highways, stops at a trendy bar) ----Elizabeth tells Keith that she's grateful that he followed her, though she does think it unnecessary. Keith insists that he's not going to let Elizabeth be alone and that as her date, it's his duty to make sure she get home safely. "My, I didn't realize you were so chivalrous...." she says. "There's a lot of things you don't know about me..." They approach the bar and Keith orders a dry martini for Elizabeth and a bourbon and coke for himself. Elizabeth asks Keith why he's been so supportive of her, even to the point of doting. Keith tells her that there's something about her he likes and finds fascinating. He remarks that it doesn't hurt that she's incredibly beautiful. "When you say that, I almost believe it...." "Believe it..." Keith says, as he kisses her. Elizabeth finishes her drink and orders another, apologizing for her behavior at the party, especially running out without finding him first. Keith says that he understands and if she'd like to, she can feel safe opening up to him. Elizabeth thanks him for the sentiment but insists that all she wants to do is forget about the Capwells and try to enjoy her evening. Elizabeth looks up and sees the news on television, featuring a quick snippet of high society- CC Capwell talking about his daughter Kelly's return to the company and her new husband. "Everywhere I go around here it seems one of them is right there, staring me in the face!" "Welcome to Santa Barbara, land of the Capwells, Elizabeth. They're like bad pennies- one disappears, then two more show up. It's their never-ending family tree that populates half this town......" "I see what you mean" "Not to mention your company merged with CC's. Not exactly the best way to go about avoiding the Capwells." She laughs a frustrated laugh as she realizes that all of this is of her own making. She mentions wishing she could just get away from it all, if only for a view days. Keith tells her that he sees no reason why they can't. He mentions that she must have access to the company jet, which she does. "But where would we go?" Elizabeth asks. "Where would we go.....where would we go...." Keith's mind starts spinning and it dawns on him. "VEGAS!" "Vegas?" "Yeah, Vegas. You need a change of luck as much as a change of scenery, Liz. There's no better place for that than Las Vegas..." She smiles a bit at the idea, looking at him and he stares back at her, excitedly nodding in approval. (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ---Pamela stands facing CC in the middle of the room, with Julia and Mason slightly behind her on either side. "Mason, DO something!" Ted says. "What do you propose I do, Ted? Physically carry her out of the room?" "If that's what it takes, then yes" Kelly chimes in Eden tells Adriana she wants her to go home with Rafe and Samantha. Adriana insists that she wants to stay but Eden will not allow her daughter to be subjected to what she can see is about to happen. She tells her to go and Cruz offers to leave with she and Rafe. Finally, she agrees, but Samantha refuses, saying that Pamela is her grandmother and she'd like to hear whatever it is she has to say. "All of you, every single one of you were so blind to her. My God, she killed your brother Channing in cold blood." "That was an accident," Kelly interrupts. "Some accident. Tell me, do you consider it normal behavior to try to scare an ex-lover with a gun Kelly? Is that what my Jeffrey would have had in store for him had he remained married to you? Pay attention, Ashton, you may learn something." "That's quite enough. I think it's time you leave!" CC says as he grabs her by the arm. She again pushes away from him. "I'm not going anywhere, CC, nowhere at all. Why is it that you are so afraid to face the truth, all of you? That woman intentionally stole my husband, my life, and used my persona as a means to do it. She dressed like me, imitated me even, in hopes of winning the love of a man that she couldn't have cared less about at the time. She was cold, calculated, and deliberate with her moves, removing me from my own home and attempting to remove me from my own son's thoughts and heart. And what did she do when she finally won? When she finally had everything she wanted? She carried on her affair with Lionel Lockridge behind all of your backs, and eventually faked her death because of it. I think you of all people should remember that part of your mother's history quite well, don't you Eden?" "That's exactly what it all is, Pamela, ancient history. Why is it that the rest of us have been able to let it go, but you, for some reason, persist on dredging it all up every chance you get?" Eden fires back. "Perhaps because she can't forgive all of you for the dismissive way in which you treat her, much in the same way you dismiss everyone who's lives you destroy." Warren throws back. "That's a part of it, Warren, but it's more than that. I, unlike Eden, Kelly, CC, and Ted, don't just conveniently forget all of the inconvenient truths about Sophia. Lest we forget she was well aware of who she was when she returned with the intention of shooting your father.....er, Lionel. And did she bother to tell anyone in her family, including the husband and son she so callously stole from me? No, she didn't. No she went back into hiding and accepted the convenient lie that her step-son Marcello told her after she SHOT HER OWN SON! And a man went to prison and many were accused, all because of the lies of Sophia Wayne Capwell. But yet, everyone acts as if she's this saint and anyone who speaks against her needs to have their head examined for feeling so negatively about her. You jump at her sister, but have any of you even bothered to find out what your mother did to her? Because I'm sure it doesn't even compare to the minor humiliation of being barred from your husband's company. Hell, I'm living proof of what Sophia was capable of.... The only mistake I made today was trying to give any sort of comfort to you, CC. Because I felt sorry for you. In a moment of weakness, I reverted to the days of our marriage and wanted to help you, make things better for you..." "HELP? YOU think THIS is being helpful? Going on and on about the sins my wife committed against you so shortly after her death? And at a FAMILY celebration of my daughter's marriage?!? You really are delusional, Pamela, you really are. What you were never able to see or comprehend is the reasons that we all have been able to forgive Sophia: because of the woman she'd become, which is the kind of woman someone like you could only dream of being. She was kind, honest, thoughtful, loving, caring, feeling- and you possess not one of those qualities. Not a single one. Look at you. Look how you're acting here, what you're doing, and what you're saying- this whole scene is really low, Pamela, even for you. Now, Mason, son, I suggest you take your mother and get her out of my site before I do something that I may not regret." "That's quite alright, Mason, I'll go on my own. It's of no use, anyway, they'll continue to see things with their Capwell blinders, regardless of what I say. One day though, mark my words, one day you'll all realize how right I am about her. And you'll feel as foolish as you look at this very moment. Enjoy your party. Oh and Ashton......Congratulations! This is exactly what you've married into, my dear. Here's to hoping this better prepared you for the agony, deceit, and heartache that is sure to come your way." The remaining guests- Eden, Kelly, Ashton, CC, Ted, Angela, Julia, Lily, Gina, and Samantha stare as Mason softly and quietly escorts his wailing, upset mother to her suite. THE END.........................FOR TODAY

Haha, I guess I'm in the minority but I'm glad she's gone. Carrie always bored me to tears, which is why I thought she was perfect for dull as dishwater Mike (RC). Good episode KR!

SQUEEZE, Fury, SQUEEZE!!!! Just getting caught up KR but loved this episode! Hopefully, Greta turns a permanent shade of blue next!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ---Rafe arrives with Samantha and Adriana. Samantha is pleased to see her father and mother talking across the room. They see their daughter and immediately walk over to her. Julia hugs her and is elated to see her on her feet. Samantha directs them to her cane, saying that she's not 100% but she and Rafe will be working on it. Adriana sees her own mother and leaves to give them all some time together. Rafe follows her. "I'm just walking 50 feet to my mom Uncle Rafe. I doubt anything is going to happen to me...." "If you're walking 50 feet, then so am I." She looks at him. "Hey, I'm under strict orders from my brother..." Adriana gives in and lets him follow her. Eden tells her daughter how beautiful she looks but Adriana immediately wants to know where her father is. Eden explains that Cruz is over at Angel & Carla's house, waiting for contact from the kidnappers. Adriana realizes that this means they've heard from them and asks what she knows. Eden sees Kelly and Ashton walking up and tells Adriana that this isn't the right time to discuss that. Kelly introduces Ashton to her niece and Rafe. He again takes Adriana's hand and kisses it. "My you're so lovely- much like your aunt here.......and you're own mother of course..." he says. "Thanks so much. If you'll excuse me, I see some people over there I'd like to talk to. It was nice meeting you...." "Likewise" ----Pamela finds CC in the back room, sitting and looking quite somber. She is unable to resist temptation and enters the room. "It's a lovely party..." she says. "What do you want, Pamela?" "I was just wondering why you aren't out there enjoying yourself with everyone else is all. Is it Sophia ? What am I saying, of course it is. I saw her sister, Elizabeth I believe, running out of here, crying. She didn't do anything to upset you, did she?" "No she did not, now if you don't mind, I'd like to be alone..." "Actually, I do......mind, that is." Pamela says that she refuses to leave him until he opens up to her. CC is appalled and asks why she would think that he'd want to confide in her in the first place. She says that they have a history together and she understands the relationships he has with the people in his life, that including Sophia. "CC, please, clearly something is troubling you. Let me help." "Help? You think you can help me? Lady, you obviously need to make an appointment with your shrink because you've lost your mind if you think I'd ever trust ANYTHING about me or my family with you...." "She wasn't perfect, CC. Far from it. Why can't you see that? How any of you can't see that is beyond me..." "What are you babbling about?" "Don't be coy CC, you know exactly what I'm talking about: your wi....deceased wife, Sophia." "I wouldn't discuss Sophia with you if you were the last woman on earth......or in this case, the only person in the room. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to be with my family....." (EXT: The Ramirez House) ----Cruz, Carla, and Angel sit diligently by the phone, waiting for it to ring. It finally does and Angel picks up. He quickly realizes that it's a telemarketer calling and angrily hangs up on them. "Aye! I can't take this....waiting when God only knows what they're doing to my baby." he says "You can't think like that man. They contacted you earlier. They're gonna call." "Easy for you to say" Carla interrupts "If it weren't for you.......no, both of you, my baby girl wouldn't be with those animals right now. Some police protection by the way." "Hey, my little girl was almost abducted too and don't think for a second that you can beat up on me any more than I already have myself. I'd do anything if they were both safe right now." "But they're not safe, are they detective?" Carla retorts "Adriana is safe, yes, but my baby, my Marta is out there somewhere....." The phone rings before she can go on and all three of them freeze. It rings again and Carla motions for Angel to pick it up. He answers. "Hello" "Papi!" Marta says, shown tied up on the other end of the line. "Mira, are you alright? Have they hurt you." "I'm okay dad, pretty uncomfortable but..." Cisco snatches the phone from her and begins. "Yo, Ramirez, you better listen up- we're gonna make this real short and sweet. The deal needs to be signed and notorized- you will not testify against Carlos Esteban under any circumstances and will invoke your fifth amendment rights if questioned. We also want someone with you, other than you, making the exchange." "What do you mean, someone else? What are you talkin ab...." "You think some piece of paper from some thug turned inmate turned snitch is gonna mean anything to us? We want someone from there, someone from the SBPD, verifying, delivering and sworn statements signed by them, as a witness, and the district attorney. Don't send no legal aide, rookie intern neither, someone legit. We'll call you with more instructions tomorrow.......early. Be ready." "But wait- why do you.." He hears the dial tone. Cruz asks what they wanted and Angel explains what was said. Cruz thinks that's an odd demand, but one they can use to their advantage. Angel says that the guy sounded real paranoid, like he didn't believe Angel had any of the resources, including the SBPD, backing him. Angel asks if the D.A. will agree to his signing such a waiver and Cruz says that he can sign the document but if everything goes the way he hopes, it will never take effect. Angel asks what that means. "I'll tell you what it means, Angel, it means I'm goin with ya. I'll be the one to make the exchange. Only we'll be a couple steps ahead of these punks. You with me?" Angel looks at him and actually starts to crack a smile. Carla becomes exasperated and throws her hands up in frustration. "Oh perfect, this is just PERFECT! Let me tell you two something- if you don't bring my baby home to me, may God help you, because only he will be able to protect you from my wrath....." (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ---Angela brings Ted another drink and is beginning to feel a bit light on her feet. She asks him if he'd like to dance with her but he's elusive, saying he isn't in the mood and is wondering where his father is. He sees Lily and Gina out of the corner of his eye and begins walking toward them, completely ignoring Angela as she asks him where he's going. Rafe notices Ted walking toward Angela and heads to stop him, but Samantha cuts him off, telling him that he promised her a dance. He tells her that he'd like to in just a minute, but he needs to take care of something. Samantha stops him again, insisting when she hears a tango come on. She tells him that she's sure he knows how to tango and he admits he does. "Prove it." "Samantha, I honestly don't know if you're strong eno..." "Exercise, Rafe. Exercise." She reaches her hand out and they begin to dance. Meanwhile, Ted catches up with Lily and Gina excuses herself. Lily acts coldly toward Ted, saying that she only came out of support for her mother and little brother. Ted tells her they both know that's untrue- she knew he'd be there. She tries to insist it isn't that way but he cuts her off. "I've done a lot of thinking lately Lil. Since mom died and all.....I just want you to know that I'm sorry for how things turned out. I'm sorry I hurt you, hell humiliated you the way that I did. You didn't deserve that- you were nothing but good and faithful to me and I treated you like garbage. I don't know how you could ever forgive me.....I'm not sure I can forgive myself." Lily tears up a little, seeing the honesty in Ted's eyes. The music slows down and she notices Rafe and Samantha dancing close together. She remembers just what she's lost because of Ted's duplicity. She looks back again at Ted, who's extending his arm and offering her a dance. She accepts and he pulls her close, the two dancing cheek to cheek. Angela sits at the bar from across the room, looking on with Warren. Angela can't for a second understand why Ted would want anything to do with 'that woman.' Warren reminds her that the Capwell men are not the most faithful brood. Julia walks up to the bar for a drink and sees the two of them watching Ted & Lily. "They do look cozy, don't they? Makes your wonder if Ted hasn't used some of his money to buy a clue, doesn't it Angela?" "Go to hell Julia. I don't see Mason anywhere nearby- did you let him off his leash today?" "ACTually, Angela" Mason says, cutting her off. "I was just about to ask my wife if I could have this dance." "Sure. Excuse me Angela.....oh, bartender? Another glass of loneliness for the lady!" Julia snarks as Mason escorts her onto the dance floor. ----Eden sees the couples dancing from across the room and tells Kelly she wishes Cruz were there. Adriana agrees. Ashton walks up behind Kelly and begins leading her to the dance floor. "I guess we're going to dance now..." she says, laughing as he whisks her away. "I'll be back in a minute......" Adriana's face lights up when she sees Cruz entering the banquet room. She tells Eden to turn around and Eden immediately walks up to Cruz and hugs him, thanking him for being there. She asks how things went at Angel's and he tells her quickly about the call, but says he doesn't want to talk about the case right then. Their attention is immediately redirected when they see CC barreling through the dance floor with an incensed Pamela walking behind him. "Turn around." She says as he continues walking away. She walks toward him more furiously and begins to tug at his coat. "I SAID TURN AROUND AND LOOK AT ME DAMNIT!" she says, pulling down fiercely. CC is seething when he feels her tug and violently whips around, pushing Pamela's hands off of his jacket. She is stunned and the motion takes her off balance, causing her to fall backward and crash into the DJ and records and eventually land on the floor. This cuts the music off in the entire room. The entire party- Warren, Angela, Ted, Lily, Gina, Adriana, Samantha, Rafe, Kelly, Ashton, Eden, Cruz, Mason, and Julia stops what they're doing and stares at the scene. CC looks at Pamela on the floor, bitterly and angrily. Pamela stares back at him with much ferocity and hurt in her eyes. "You're going to regret doing that CC." she spits at him. THE END.................for today *****If anyone feels like discussing today's episode of 'RTSB' or any of the stories, I'll be in the chat room for a while, so come on in & join me!!!! CHAT ROOM

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: London, England- Edmund's Gothic Mansion) ----Sophia is stunned that Edmund cut the phone line. She asks him just what exactly is going on. He apologizes to her, claiming that he's very methodical. He explains that, being both a neurologist and a psychologist, he tends to use both studies in his treatments, this one being no exception. "I don't understand.....Why would you just yank the phone line out like that, knowing I'm only calling my family?...." she asks him. "You obviously don't understand. The psychology aspect of it- we're going to be starting hypnosis tonight, as part of the neurological treatments I'm doing to exterminate your aneurism. I need your mind to be at ease, completely open and relaxed. Speaking to members of your family could have a negative impact on that." "I didn't really think about that....I just wanted to let them know I was okay is all. And besides, I had already gotten CC's Voice Mail when you hung up the phone....." Edmund explains that he didn't know that but at the same time, he's still glad he was able to hang up the phone before she left the message. She again asks why and he tells her that he won't have CC calling there, every hour of the day to check up on Sophia. He again asks her if she really wants to recover and she says she does. "If that's true, then you will follow my instructions to the letter, from here on out. I'd like to begin hypnosis in a few minutes. Are you ready?" "Yes.....Yes of course I am. I've told you I'll do anything to get better and be with my family. Whenever you'd like to begin....I'll be ready." (EXT: The Capwell Hotel) ----CC takes Elizabeth in what he believes to be a private room. Unfortunately for him, Keith and Gina follow he & Elizabeth and are listening in an adjoined room. "Gina, so help me, if you don't stay QUIET for this......" "Honestly Keith, I don't know what you expect to hear." "Shhh. Can it." CC stares Elizabeth down, saying that the mere site of her makes him sick to his stomach. "CC, what on Earth has gotten...." "Save it. I invited you here tonight because I wanted my children to get to know you better, perhaps get a different perspective. After all of the rotten things you did to their mother, I still thought they may accept you. Why? WHY would I even want you in my life? But now, NOW you've betrayed my confidence and blabbed to Timmons about my amending the will so that Channing IV will inherit the company?" "CC, I did no such thing, I don't know how he...." "STOP. You stop right there. I'm through listening to your lies. You know, years ago, you were like a diamond in the rough. So caring, quiet, gentle, and unappreciated. It was easy for me to care for you, turn to you in what was such a confusing time. I saw what your father was doing to you and your envy of Sophia. But I never imagined that envy would turn to such hatred. My God, you haven't spoken to her in almost 40 years and you suddenly decide to save MY company.......but only if you could make your sister feel like the outsider? And I gave in to your demands- I allowed you to do it because I understood where you were coming from and frankly, things like the business aren't important to Sophia. But now, there's nothing I regret more. You are a sick, vile, sociopathic woman. THIS? This is how you've lived your life? My God, I certainly stayed with the right sister. Sophia would never treat you so disgustingly, especially for things that happened so long ago...." Keith and Gina continue listening in. Gina admits that it's "getting good" and Keith motions for her to be quiet, as they hear Elizabeth begin to speak. "That's what you think? Oh you picked the right sister alright, CC- as far as I'm concerned, the two of you deserve each other. You think I'm sick? Sociopathic? A Liar? You take a real good look in the mirror my friend. And while you're at it, you could look through some photographs of your dead wife for another example." "Don't you ever, EVER talk about my wife that way...." "You won't tell me how I can and can not talk about my own sister or anything for that matter. You gave up those rights years ago." "And I'm glad I did. Listening to you right now makes me wonder what I ever saw in you in the first place...." "Funny, I'm wondering the same thing- what I ever could have seen in someone so blind. I can't believe I didn't see that before......I guess I did in a way. Otherwise, you may have figured out that I was carrying your child....." (EXT: Edmund's Castle) ---Edmund has Sophia lay on the couch and asks her to completely relax. Forget about her worries, the aneurism, the phone call, anything that may be on her mind. He tells her that he's going to count down from 10 and when he gets to 1, he will snap his fingers, sending her to a state of tranquility. He asks if she's ready and she says she's ready as she'll ever be..... "10....9....8....7.......6........5........4........3..........2.............1" He snaps his fingers and Sophia's face immediately stays in a fixed position. A smile comes over his face. "Your name was Lorretta Mathis, born in 1931 to Doris and Francis Mathis in Sacramento, California. You had one younger brother, Andrew, born two years later. You grew up........" (EXT: The Capwell Hotel, private room) Gina and Keith continue to listen in from the other room as CC replies to Elizabeth's revelation. "What did you say? What is this- more of your lies?" "I only wish it were. No, CC, this is the disgusting, hideous truth. Yes, yes, I was pregnant. With your child. At the ripe age of 17, can you imagine that? I didn't want anyone to know at the time....I wasn't even sure myself. Sophia had already found us together and knew of our affair. And she did what Sophia always did when I did something she didn't like- she went to our father about it. I'll never forget it......He came into my room late at night and shook me awake. He slapped me across my face and called me a slut for sleeping with my sister's fiance. I couldn't believe my ears. He told me that I wasn't going to be seeing you ever again and not only that, but he'd be watching my every move. He had such rage in his eyes- that look he always got in his eye when he was going to explode. I was so afraid of him. I knew that I was pregnant and I didn't want him to find out.....but I'd be showing in a matter of months. I had to get out of there- I wasn't about to let him do anything to hurt my baby. But the next day, he took me to the doctor's office, for a check-up. He said.......(she chokes up)........he said he wanted to have me checked out for diseases, since I'd been carrying on like.....like.........a prostitute. I knew, I knew he was going to find out and I begged the doctor to keep my confidence. But I was a minor and he told me he had an obligation to inform my father. So instead, I told him. And he hit the roof......." "Why wouldn't you have told me?" "I hadn't found the right time. You were still engaged to her and even though I knew you had feelings for me, I didn't want to use our child to manipulate you. But after my father found out, he wouldn't let me. I was scared to death of him. He didn't even want Sophia to find out but she heard us arguing one night and overheard everything. He told her not to worry- that he'd take care of everything. She said she didn't see how it was possible, since once you found out, you might leave her and her own child. Either way, it would be all in the newspapers and there would be such a scandal. He told her again, not to worry- that he knew someone and had a plan. I wasn't sure what he meant but I knew it wasn't good. I was going to leave the following night- you, Sophia, my father.....all of you, so I could be on my own with my child. But that never came to pass. My father and Sophia woke me late that night and drove me to my father's friend's house. I remember I was so cold, frightened. I didn't know where we were going and I didn't dare ask......and when we got there, and I saw the hospital bed, I knew, I knew what they were going to do to me...." "My God." "I begged them, Both of them. Sophia and my father, even the doctor. Please. PLEASE! Don't kill my baby......Please don't kill my baby. I held on to my stomach so tight and sobbed, begging them. Your precious Sophia ignored my pleas and instead, waited in the car while they did it. No hospital. No anesthesia. Just a fire to sterilize the knife and wire hanger, the bed and this man, mutilating my body and my child as I sobbed. I remember he had this bear, this teddy bear in the room and I just held it tight, and sobbed. The next day, I ended up being rushed to the hospital because of the infection. That's when I was told that my uterus was severely damaged during the procedure and I wouldn't be able to have children. Because of HER! All because of HER and My Father's obsession with her. That's what she did to me. So the next time you want to call me sick. Or vile. Or sociopathic, you just think about that, about having to deal with all of that at the age of 17, not having anyone to talk to about it. Not feeling safe. You just THINK about it...." Elizabeth flings the door open and runs out the back door, crying and holding her dress together. Before Gina can stop him, Keith goes running after. CC sits down at the desk, shocked by everything he's heard. Kelly walks in and asks him if everything's alright, and that everyone is wondering where he is. CC tells her he's fine and that he'll be back in a minute. Kelly asks where Elizabeth is and CC tells her she left. He asks Kelly if she'd leave him to be by himself for a minute, before he comes back. Kelly agrees and kisses him on the cheek, making sure he's definitely okay. She leaves and CC takes out his cell phone, looking at the missed call. He realizes that it was an international call from England and wonders who would be calling him from there..... (EXT: Edmund's Castle) ---- "When I count back from 10, you will go into a deep sleep, to prepare your mind for tomorrow's procedure.. Everything you've learned you will remember as your own memories, as things that happened in your own life, as Loretta Mathis. 10....9....8....7......6.....5......4.....3.....2........1...... " He snaps and she immediately goes to sleep. He smiles his sinister smile. He hears the phone ringing and goes to pick it up..... "Hello?" CC is stunned when he hears the voice on the other end, flashing to Edmund & Loretta. "HELLO?" "Lavery. What the hell are you calling me for?" "CC! So nice to hear from you too.......actually, I heard that you were throwing a party in honor of the marriage of my son to your daughter and I thought I'd call to check on how things are going...." "How did you.....nevermind. So help me God, Edmund, if your son does one thing to hurt my daughter, I'll....." "You'll what CC? Have him killed? Make him so miserable he no longer wants to live and takes his own life? I think you've done quite enough to my son, thank you very much. Besides, he's told me he's very much in love with your daughter and asked for my approval...." "And you GAVE it?" "Sure- he's old enough to make his own decisions and know what he wants for himself. Unlike you CC, I don't try to control the people that I love and everything around me. In any event, it's been so nice talking to you and please, let's not make it a habit shall we?" Edmund hangs up the phone on him and looks at Sophia and smiles. "Everything is going to be right now. Everything will be as it should and this time, the Lavery men are going to have everything they deserve....." THE END.....................for today!!! If you guys want to chat about today's episode, I'll be in the chat room for the next 1/2 hr to an hour. If you come in, give me a minute to respond- b/c if there's nobody else in there, I'm probably doing other stuff & periodically checking it!!!!! LINK: http://www.freewebs.com/ccandsophia/

Apparently, Louise is giving a live radio interview. Thanks Wendy for letting us know! This is the only link I have to give right now but I'll update as I get better info! http://radiologer.com

16 years I believe it was. So you girls better not get on my bad side! Kidding, of course. You know I love you all. See you tonight!!!!! By the way, no time for a news item. The news will be announced on the radio show.

Thanks to Wendy for creating the 'RTSB' chat room! Now if you're waiting for the episode or want to talk about 'RTSB' or the current post, you can go to this site: http://www.freewebs.com/ccandsophia/ And chat with other fans of 'Santa Barbara' and 'Return to Santa Barbara' I'll be popping in here & there, offering some insights into the stories. I'm actually there right now, with a couple 'RTSB' faithfuls. Check it out! And don't forget to look for tomorrow's 'RTSB' news item & check out tomorrow's all-new live episode of 'Talkin Santa Barbara' with Greg & Mel tomorrow night at 10 PM EST at www.blogtalkradio.com/santabarbaratalk Hope you all can make it & we'd LOVE to hear from you!!!!! UPDATE: The chat room will always be open during the radio show. I'm actually in there right now and will be until the next episode is up, if you wanna stop by & say hi. Also, the schedule for the week is updated.

:lol: I can't believe that went right by me! I guess I try to block it out of my head that my Marcy was married to that little pipsqueak. They never made sense to me.

Sophia actually ate up some of Elizabeth's airtime today- so I ended Lizzie's story with a cliffhanger instead. Monday is going to be HUGE for CC/Elizabeth though. Poor Sophia though. She probably rues the day I ever started writing this thing!