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http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---CC tells Mason and Ted about Joann's suggestion regarding a merger. Ted sees where it's plausible, since it helped them out of the jam before. Mason warns them that if they go into a merger, given the situation they're in, they'd be completely at the other company's mercy as far as a negotiation is concerned. CC agrees, and says that he hates that something has to be done so rapidly. "If this merger were to work, it has to be with someone I can trust. I've put in calls to a couple of contacts, but so far I've heard nothing from them. Time isn't on our side at the moment. Any suggestions?" CC asks. Mason & Ted agree to rack their brains and meet again with him later. ---Gina is stunned to see Lionel wandering through the halls of Capwell. She catches up with him and pulls him into her office. Lionel claims he's there to offer moral support to CC. "Yeah right Lionel. You've hated the man for years.....and you of all people are here to console CC Capwell through this trying time? I don't buy it." "Frankly Gina, I don't care what you believe. Years have gone by, many years." Gina offers that rather than worrying about CC, he instead should be helping her out. She explains that something is going on right now with CC and she wants to know what it is. Lionel asks her if she's behind the takeover attempt and Gina defends herself, telling him she doesn't have the money or the resources to be doing anything. Lionel prods further, wondering why she's so curious about the goings on. Gina insists that she's doing it for Channing IV, since someday this company will partially be his. "Please Lionel. CC doesn't care about me- he looks at my son and I as a nuisance, an after-thought. I just want to make sure that CC isn't doing anything that would harm the company's future, as well as little Channing's. Lionel, I need you...please!" "Okay, alright Gina, I'll do it, calm down. I doubt I'll be able to find out much, but I'll see what I can do." (EXT: Santa Barbara Hospital) ---Dr Ben Normandy (Joseph Gallison) apprises Sophia of her condition. Sophia questions the treatment method, which is only a preventative measure to keep the aneurism under control. Ben explains that as far developed as it is, there's nothing they can do as far as removal. Sophia wonders about alternative treatments and Ben informs her they can be very risky, and none have been approved thusfar in the US. Sophia asks for the names of some neurologists and specialists, hoping for a second opinion. Ben obliges, though he warns her not to get false hopes, since his diagnosis is accurate. He asks if she's talked to her family about any of this and Sophia informs him she has not & does not plan to. Ben thinks it would be better if she had the support of her family, but Sophia reminds him that he is to respect her privacy. Ben is uneasy but agrees. Sophia walks out from her appointment and is stopped DEAD in her tracks when she runs into Pamela. "Pamela, what are you doing here?" "I could ask you the same thing, couldn't I Sophia?" (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Ted pops into Angela's office and passionately kisses his wife. Angela stops him, telling him she has to meet with Joann shortly. Ted is disappointed and asks for her take on Joann's merger suggestion. Angela has reservations about any hidden agendas another company may have and thinks it's best to keep the idea quiet for the moment, so as to not attract unwanted and possibly dangerous buyers who may have their own agenda where Capwell is concerned. Ted agrees that it's a very tricky situation and they should be very careful. Mason stops by Angela's office to drop off some reports on the stock situation. Angela inquires about Samantha's condition, and Mason replies that she's still pretty immobile and in pain, but is coming along. Ted remarks that Rafe Castillo should be punished for causing the accident in the first place and Mason concurs, though he tells them Samantha disagrees and has him instead as her own personal nurse until she recovers. "He should be behind bars, if you ask me. I know he's Cruz's brother and all, but what he did was completely irresponsible and there should be consequences. What the hell was he doing here anyway? How did he even know about the wedding?" Ted wonders. Lily, who's shown eavesdropping, says to herself "That's an interesting point you make Ted. I've been wondering the same thing myself." ---CC is annoyed when Lionel Lockridge stops by his office. CC orders him out, but Lionel claims he's just there to offer support. Lionel tells CC of his success in London and that he can understand how CC must feel, with someone trying to just take his company from him after his years of work. CC accuses Lionel of being behind the takeover, but Lionel informs him that couldn't be further from the truth. Lionel insists he only wants to help in any way he can. "I don't want your help. I couldn't care less about Lockwright Hotels or you for that matter. After everything that's happened over the years, why the hell would I trust you enough to merge....." "Merge?" "Nevermind. Just get the hell out of here Lionel!!" Lionel ignores him. "A merger- that's brilliant, and you've done it once before, no? It would certainly work for the situation you're in.......You know, CC, Lockwright Hotels wouldn't be a bad company to merge with..." "Do you think I'm an idiot? I would never, NEVER involve any of the Lockridges in Capwell Enterprises, let alone merge with your company. Now get out of here, before I have you thrown out!!!" "It's not such an off the wall idea, CC. I'd think about it if I were you.......I'd hate to see you lose your company completely" "GET OUT OF HERE!!!!" CC chases his long-time rival out the door, slamming it behind him, with an exasperated look on his face. ---Meanwhile, in her office, Gina explains to Keith what's been going on with CC. Keith is annoyed that Gina was unable to find out anything about Joann's meeting with CC. Gina tells him that Lionel is in with CC right now, pumping him for information. Keith laughs, saying that no way will CC give out any information to Lionel Lockridge. Gina is thrilled when she sees Lily in her doorway. Gina asks her if something is wrong with the Gina Jeans division, but Lily tells her not to be alarmed and everything is fine. Lily asks her about her old Private Investigator friend. Gina realizes she's speaking of Pearl and reminds Lily that they have never been close. Gina tells her daughter where she can find Pearl's office and inquires about what Lily could need a P.I. for. Lily is very secretive, telling Gina there's something that doesn't make sense to her and she needs to get to the bottom of it. Gina begins to press her, but Lionel enters, immediately calling attention to himself as he says his meeting with CC was very interesting. Lily slips out and Gina asks Lionel to elaborate. "Apparently, CC is looking for to merge Capwell with another company." "A merger? He can't be serious....." "Seems that way. I offered Lockwright as a candidate....." "I'm sure that went over well" Keith remarks "It didn't, though I wouldn't say it's out of the question. He's desperate to save his company, that's for sure. He'll do anything." Gina thanks Lionel for the information he's gathered and he leaves. Keith immediately questions Joann's input, wondering why she'd suggest something that could actually prevent the takeover from happening. Gina is angry as well, since she hasn't trusted Joann from the beginning. Gina suggests Keith call the buyer and figure out where they go now, or if this could possibly be part of the plan in the first place. Keith attempts to call but cannot get through. Keith leaves an urgent message, telling the person that they may "have a problem..." (EXT: Santa Barbara Hospital) ---Pamela asks Sophia if her visit to the doctor has anything to do with the dizzy spell she had recently. Sophia claims that it's unrelated and that she was only stressed over Samantha that day, not to mention the shock of seeing Pamela. Pamela is disbelieving, commenting that it's an amazing coincidence that she should run into her at the hospital so shortly after her spell. "Pamela, it's a routine checkup. Stop trying to make something out of it that isn't there." "I was just concerned Sophia, that's all." "Save your concern for someone who needs it because I sure don't. And what is it that you're doing here anyway?" "Oh I'm just here to see an old friend" "I wasn't aware you had any." Pamela reminds her that she was a pillar of society, long before Sophia came into the picture and destroyed her marriage. Sophia doesn't see it that way, remembering how unbalanced Pamela always was. Sophia throws it in her face that if she was able to hold CC's attention, perhaps he wouldn't have wandered to her. Pamela stuns Sophia when she says she could say the very same about her, since CC also cheated on her and didn't really want to marry Sophia in the first place. Sophia laughs at the suggestion, asking where Pamela came up with such a preposterous story. Pamela shrewdly tells her that people talk and her information is correct. "Well it's wrong. And frankly, even if it was correct, it's been over 40 years since all of that happened. Why should any of it even matter now?" "True, it has been. It's also been years since you faked your death but I bet if I asked Eden if it was still affecting her....... well, let's just say just because something is in the past Sophia, doesn't mean it wouldn't be relevant in the present." "Seriously Pamela, I don't have time for this. Get a life......and stop living in the past, would you? I'd hate for you to end up in an institution all over again. Now....if you'll excuse me." Pamela gladly lets her rival leave and spots Dr. Normandy setting down Sophia's chart. Pamela rushes to grab it and heads to the records room to make copies. She returns the original chart undetected and makes a phone call. "Yes......Dr. Lavery please.......Edmund, yes, hello, it's Pamela.........I need you to come to Santa Barbara as soon as possible......I have a patient for you that I think you'd be quite interested in......." THE END.....................for today Episode 16 will be posted late tonight!

Tuesday's episode has been delayed, due to unforseen circumstances with my day. However, there will be 2 episodes posted tomorrow- the first in the late morning/early afternoon, the second between 11 PM & 12 AM. There will be 5 episodes this week, as planned. Sorry for the delay! Previews for tomorrow's 2 episodes: Pamela & Sophia have it out Dr Edmund Lavery makes his debut Julia gets answers from Mary Lily investigates Angela Lionel pays CC a visit Eden meets Carla Ramirez Carla Ramirez (Angel's wife) has been cast- Patricia Mauceri (Carlotta, OLTL) has taken on the recurring role.

Thanks so much both of you! Unicorn, I hope to keep you & the other 'SB' refugees on your toes for months to come! The rest of you too. I think the takeover secret is going to come as a shock- I doubt it's anyone you suspect, but I could be wrong. As for Pamela/Sophia....... let's just say I'm setting up the Viki/Dorian type relationship Pamela & Sophia always should have had IMO.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Cruz wakes up alone in bed. He throws on a shirt and heads downstairs, where he finds Eden, dressed for the day. He wishes her 'good morning' but she lays the silent treatment on thick. He persists, claiming he should be the one mad at her, since she followed him. "YOU! That's rich, Cruz, real rich. Tell me, if I hadn't followed you, when would you have gotten around to telling me that......that psychopath is back on the loose?" "Baby, it was all very top secret, I couldn't tell you.....I still can't" "Then we have nothing to talk about." "Don't be that way darlin" "Don't tell me how I should be. That man terrorized us, tried to kill us both, Mason too...... And I see you laughing together, greeting his family? What do you expect?" Cruz insists that she not worry and that Angel is reformed. Eden isn't so quick to believe him. Evenso, she says, why on earth would Cruz trust him on any level? Cruz tells her that she's just going to have to trust him. Eden remarks she's not so sure she can, and Cruz insists she stay out of it. He tells her that it's a very dangerous situation and he doesn't want her in harms way. "So it is dangerous....That scares me, Cruz. I don't understand why you would bring Angel into something like this... You know, YOU KNOW when it comes down to it, Angel looks out for only Angel." "Baby, you're just gonna have to trust me. I know what I'm doin here and if you'd just let me do my job, you'd see that...... I know you worry and I know you wanna help but I can't run an investigation with you interfering. ESPECIALLY in this. Promise, me Eden, promise me you won't pull any more stunts like you pulled on Thanksgiving." She reluctantly gives in and he kisses her good-bye before leaving for the station. After he leaves, Eden looks through her purse for a business card, finds it, and heads out. (EXT: Mason & Julia's House) ---Mason & Julia lie in bed sleeping, Mason tossing & turning. Mason mutters "no" and "Mary" as he tosses. Flashes of Mary and the masked Dr. Beckman permeate his dream. He also has flashes of the "C" sign falling on top of her years before, as well as the seeing her when he woke up in the clinic. Mason wakes up, calling her name. Julia awakens and asks Mason if everything is alright. Mason claims everything to be fine, but she knows better. Mason gets out of bed and into the shower, as Julia sits up, looking guilty and worried. (EXT: Wayne, INC building in LA) ---Elizabeth arrives to her office, asking her secretary if there have been any messages. The secretary informs her there are none but that she has a visitor. At that point Pamela stands up, and Elizabeth advises her secretary to show her the door. Pamela protests, telling Elizabeth she has some information she may find interesting. Though she's annoyed, Elizabeth agrees to give her 5 minutes of her time. "Thank you so much dear. You won't be sorry. Did you have a nice holiday Elizabeth?" "Save the pleasantries Pamela. I said you have 5 minutes and I meant it, so if you could........get on with it" "No need to be rude- I'm actually hoping to help you." Pamela tells Elizabeth that she knows for a fact that Capwell is looking for a merger, desperate even. Elizabeth is disbeliving, saying CC would never allow someone else any influence over it. Pamela admits to be just as surprised, but insists she's telling the truth and heard it directly from CC himself. Elizabeth doesn't understand what this has to do with her. "Don't be coy with me. You know damn well what I'm getting at- it would be perfect. CC would have to answer to you, not to mention he'd be forever grateful.......I'm telling you, he's desperate Elizabeth, you could make any stipulations you want." "I'm not interested, Pamela. As I told you, that part of my life is over with- I have no interest in re-connecting with CC in any form, business or otherwise....." "And your sister......" "NO, Pamela, I don't want to see her. I don't want revenge on them, I don't want anything from them. Frankly, I don't appreciate you popping up and trying to dredge it all up. Now GET OUT OF HERE!" "I'm going to leave this- it's a file with the quarterly projections, as well as an analysis of the current crisis. Who knows? You could change your mind. I'll be in touch." Pamela leaves and Elizabeth is visibly frustrated and becomes a little emotional. She looks down at the file and opens it up. Before she knows it, she's attentively reading through the information. ----Mason comes downstairs and is quiet as he & Julia have breakfast. Julia finally breaks the ice, asking him what's going on with him. He says it's nothing to worry about but Julia disagrees. When he's silent again, Julia mentions that he said Mary's name. She asks him if he's been thinking of her lately, but he remains quiet. "Mason, please....Let me in. I know you loved her. I can handle whatever you say- what I can't handle is not knowing what's going on in your head. Please. Just say it." "I....I......saw her?" "You saw her? What do you mean you saw her?" Mason finally tells Julia about the "vision" he had of Mary at the clinic and Julia informs him that Eden had already told her about it. He explains further that he felt her presence so strongly at the hospital and he insisted Samantha stay there because of it. Julia begins to get emotional, hearing him speak of Mary. Mason then says he met Dr. Beckman and tells her how remarkable she was. He explains that she had her surgeon's mask on, hair stuffed into a cap, but he could see her eyes. "They sparkled, and the color they were......They reminded me so much of Mary, and I can't shake it. I looked into this woman's eyes and....it was like I could see into her soul.....It sounds crazy, I know...." "It doesn't." "But it does. It wasn't her, I know it wasn't her.....but the feeling just won't go away...." Julia looks at her husband, racked with guilt. She begins to tell him that his intuition is dead on, but is interrupted when Augusta comes barging in, claiming she urgently needs to speak with her sister. Though Julia tells her that they can talk later, she's insistant that it's very important. Mason tells them that he has to head to Capwell anyway. Augusta admonishes Julia for even entertaining the idea of telling Mason what's going on, putting him through the ringer and such when she herself doesn't even have the full story. Augusta offers the possibility that it wasn't Mary at all, perhaps a con artist, but Julia shoots those theories down- she's the real deal. Julia wonders what the emergency is and Augusta tells her of Pamela's flirting with Warren at Thanksgiving. Julia laughs at the very notion of Warren getting involved with Pamela. Augusta doesn't see things that way, and isn't willing to take the chance. She tells Julia she doesn't want Pamela having any contact with Warren while she's in town and that Julia has to help her. "What is going on Augusta? Why are you so paranoid about Pamela and Warren? It makes no sense- why would you be hell-bent on them not even so much as saying 'boo' to one another." "Boo is fine. She can say 'boo' all she wants. But that's as far as it goes. Maybe a friendly hello. But no more. I don't want my son anywhere near that woman, there's no telling what she might do or say at any given time...." (EXT: Bradford, Private Investigating) ---Pearl is delighted when Eden stops by to see him. Pearl asks her if she's there on a social call and Eden replies it's anything but. "Lemme guess: Angel Ramirez" Eden hits his chest and asks how he knew that . Pearl responds that he's a P.I.- he has his sources. Eden tells him that he's involved with the SBPD in some way and seems to be working directly with Cruz. She asks Pearl if he has any idea what Angel would be doing for them, but Pearl claims to not have any idea. Eden laments that she's very worried for Cruz and doesn't trust Angel one bit. Pearl agrees, saying he doesn't see why Cruz would trust him either. "Then we're on the same page." "Depends. What are you proposing?" She looks at him, annoyed he's making her verbalize what he already knows. She lays it out for him, telling him she wants him to find out exactly what they're doing and how Angel is involved. She also tells him that she'd like Angel followed, to make sure he's not doing anything shady that might endanger Cruz. Pearl tells her that Cruz wouldn't like it. "Well, Cruz isn't going to know about it. At least, not from me. Can I count on you Pearl?" She looks at him, wide-eyed with a hint of desperation. "Stop, Stop it. You know I can't resist that face." "Then you'll do it!" "Yeah, I'll do it. You can count on me." Eden smiles and they shake on it. Eden gives him some information on Angel, including his current address, to help him get started. She thanks him again and leaves. (EXT: Santa Barbara Police Station) ---Cruz arrives at the station and Vic informs him that Angel is in, waiting for him. Cruz greets him and they begin going over the case. Angel is concerned for his family's safety and Cruz assures him they'll be protected. Angel claims he'd never forgive himself or Cruz if anything happened to his wife or daughter because of what he's doing. Cruz again reiterates they'll be watched after. Cruz goes over what Angel's to do as far as the first deal goes, re-establishing himself with his old friends. Angel reminds him it may not be so easy to get to the top guy. Cruz tells him they're pretty sure it's Carlos Esteban, an old acquaintance of Angel's, which should make it easier for him to penetrate. Angel responds that he's just showing back up on the street after 20 years, relationships change, and trust goes away. Cruz tells him he'll just have to earn it back. Angel asks Cruz why he's trusting him and Cruz admits to not being sure, but that he believes in the power of change and is hopeful that Angel is in fact a changed man. Cruz tells him to get wired up & he'll be back to talk with him before he leaves. Alone, Angel smiles. "For now, we play by your rules Castillo. For now." Angel wires up and prepares himself for his sting. THE END.................for today

This week, 'RTSB' was #2 in the SONBC ratings, with a 1.9 rating & 669 views!!! Though the ratings point went down, the viewership was almost exactly the same as last week!! Thanks so much everyone who is sticking with it & I hope you continue to do so- I don't plan on stopping anytime soon, I hope the readers don't either! As far as the coming week is concerned, there will be 5 episodes posted. I'm hoping to follow this approximate schedule: MONDAY- Episode 14 between 2-3 PM TUESDAY- Episode 15 between 5-6 PM WEDNESDAY- Episode 16 between 2-3 PM THURSDAY- Episode 17 between 2-3 PM FRIDAY- Episode 18 between 10-11 PM Friday's episode will be late, as that is a busy day for me this week, but I want there to always be a Friday episode posted. As for some previews of what's coming this week: Confrontation time for Pamela and Sophia! Eden further involves herself in Cruz's investigation! Julia wants answers from Mary! Mason puts the pieces together! CC gets help from an unlikely source! Dr. Edmund Lavery debuts! The person behind the takeover attempt is revealed!

Solid episode, Ryan. Loved the Tracy/Skye stuff, and the Sam reveal at the end. And Liz is a sanctimonious beyotch. What else is new?

Glad you're enjoying it amello! Mary/Mason/Julia will remain on the front burner for a while.

OMG, Boillie!!! Oh, and you GO Marlena!!!!

You're nUtS! I love it!

Damnit! For a minute there, I thought Abby was the one pulled out & Chelsea was still down there. Can't the b itch just DIE already? Great episode you guys! And.....I...kinda...... like the Greta/Eric/Nicole stuff

Good episode you guys! I know I'm late to the party but......better late than never! On to Friday's episode.

(this is, of course, a fictitious interview) SONBC had the privilidge recently of sitting down with actress and author Harley Jane Kozak, who has just returned as Mary Duvall on 'Return to Santa Barbara' after leaving 20 years ago. SONBC: Welcome Back!!!! Harley Jane: Thank You. It feels good to be back. SONBC: So what made you decide to return to the role of Mary, after so much time had passed? Harley Jane: But that's exactly what made me come back: the fact that so much time had passed. They (SB producers) asked me to return in 1987, but I declined. I was done with soaps after 'SB' and that was still very real to me then. I was hurt by the way things happened and the trust I'd once had with them (SB producers) was gone. I came back for a few days in 1989, but never would commit long-term again. This was just a case of the right thing at the right time. SONBC: You've been a busy lady the past 20 years. Harley Jane: I sure have. I was fortunate enough to go on to a career in film. I had the great fortune to work with such talents as Brad Pitt, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth McGovern, and John Goodman along the way. I've been very lucky. SONBC: You've been doing some writing as well we hear. Harley Jane: You've heard correctly. My most recent books, Dating is Murder and Dating Dead Men, were a joy for me to write. I never dreamt they'd even be published, let alone as well-received as they were. I've been quite pleased. If anyone is interested in reading them, they should check out my website http://www.harleyjanekozak.com/home.html . They're available through there, online, and in many bookstores. SONBC: Cool! Back to the story at hand........How did your return to 'RTSB' come about? Harley Jane: I had heard about the project, though I never dreamt I would be asked to be a part of it. It's been an absolute joy. The executive producer & writer, whom we all only know as "juniorz1", has taken the show & run with it. When he pitched the story to me, I just couldn't say no. Plus.....it didn't hurt that I'd be working with Lane & Nancy again. SONBC: Obviously, you'll be throwing a wrench into that couple...... Harley Jane (laughs): Yes, well, what can you do. It's not Mary's fault- she tried so hard to stay away from them and did so for 20 years. SONBC: Tried.......so Mason will see her? Harley Jane: He already has, a couple times in fact. Things will fall into place for Mason very soon. The question is, will Mary be around by the time he figures it out? SONBC: My money's on yes. Harley Jane: I'm not giving anything away, but I'm signed on for 2 years so I'd think they'll have to see each other soon enough. It's been wonderful working with Nancy so far. She's a phenomenal actress and our characters have such a rich history, however short it may have been. The relationship between Julia and Mary has an interesting dynamic to it. Nancy told me the other day that Mary is the only person who intimidates Julia, as she sees Mary as a far better person than herself, a standard she cannot live up to. SONBC: So what's this about Mark McCormick and the baby you were carrying when you were last seen? Harley Jane: I think they've started to address that a bit with other characters, but Mary hasn't explained herself. I happen to know that those particular plot points are integral to what's coming up. Mark's fate as well as the baby's fate will be explained. Stay Tuned. SONBC: We sure will! Thanks for taking the time to sit down with us today Harley. Harley Jane: My pleasure! Thanks for going easy on me!

I LOVE IT! KR, seriously, it's too bad you never got to see the show because you would have LOVED it I think. There's some clips you can check out on youtube, if you're interested. To better understand what's going on in 'RTSB', check out this site: http://santabarbara-online.com/index2.htm All of the characters in 'RTSB' are profiled.

Poor Melissa. Doesn't look good for her. I LOVE how Annie has been incorporated - hope she's not another victim of the Cast Exodus.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: SAN REMOS EMERGENCY CLINIC) ---Mary stands completely frozen, as Mason fast approaches her. She turns away but Mason gently takes her arm, telling her he just wanted to personally thank her for all she's done. Mason explains that he's the father of the girl who was brought in from the motorcycle accident. Mary nods that she understands who he is. Mason looks into her eyes and gets lost in them. He tells her that she looks quite familiar to him and asks her to remove her mask. Disguising her raspy voice, Mary informs him she has to keep it on, since the patients she's about to visit are very ill & cross-infections cannot be risked. Mason tells her that he's brought a Thanksgiving feast for the children's wing she works so hard on and she nods again in appreciation. She tells him that she must be going, that she has patients to visit. He looks into her eyes one last time, before she walks away. He's quite taken with Dr. Beckman and is slow to make his way out of the hospital. Mary crosses the corner into her office, removing her mask. She goes to her desk and pulls out her file on Mason. She clutches his picture close to her heart and chokes back her tears. "I'm sorry, Mason........ I'm so......sorry" (EXT: Gina's Condominium) ---Gina has a lot of action going in the kitchen, as Keith and Lily joke with little Channing IV about her cooking in the other room. Gina defends herself, that she's worked hard on this bird and it won't be like other holidays. When Keith questions how Gina knows how to cook a turkey at all, she admits she called Rosa. Keith has a good laugh about her calling Santana's mother for cooking advice. Gina admonishes him for bringing up Santana, since it reminds her of Brandon. Lily asks if Gina's heard from Brandon at all and she sadly tells her that he sent a card, but probably won't call. Lily comforts her mother, saying she's underestimating her son. Keith looks at his watch and asks Gina how long the turkey's been in there for. "Since 5. I was up at the crack of dawn so this meal would be ready for all of you and all you've done is make fun of me...." "Muffin......it's 4 o'clock now.....shouldn't it have been done....hours ago?" "This is how long she told me to cook it, I'm positive...." Gina opens the oven and takes out the bird. Lily admires it, telling her how delicious it looks. Keith apologizes for ever doubting his cumquat and offers to do the honors of cutting it. Keith begins to slice it open, and the inside explodes with steam, as the meat inside looks dry as can be. Channing IV starts laughing, which gets Lily & Keith going. Gina painfully joins in, mixing her anger at them with an almost evil sounding laughter. Just then the phone rings. Channing IV is quick to answer it. "Hello............Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Lockridge..............Yeah we are......well, we were but mom burnt it and........" Gina snatches up the phone from him. "What do you want Lionel? ..........You are.......Well, no, we were planning on spending the day here...." Gina looks into her son's bright blue eyes. "You know what? This day has been a total disaster as it is. I doubt Augusta could make it any worse. We'd love to come over!" (EXT: Capwell Mansion) ---Rosa informs the family that dinner should be ready shortly. Ted offers to help cut the bird, but Rosa remembers how he likes to pick at the meat. Sophia congratulates Angela again on becoming Mrs. Ted Capwell. Angela thanks her for that, though things get a little prickly when Sophia mentions what she did to Lily. Ted steps in and scolds his mother, telling her that it's in the past. CC chimes in, reminding her that the alternative would have meant spending Thanksgiving with Gina. Sophia throws it in his face that had everything worked out, he would've also been spending the holiday with his son, Channing IV. Before he can defend himself, Adriana, Samantha, and Rafe arrive. Rafe tends to Samantha and carries her into the living room. CC's face begins to turn red at the site, but Rosa quickly prevents a scene from happening by telling CC she needs him to cut the turkey. CC obliges, but not before mentioning that the rest of the family better be showing up soon. Samantha informs them that Julia will be by shortly, as Augusta had stopped by to visit. "Augusta's here? In town?" Sophia questions "Yes" Samantha responds "she and Uncle Lionel both are." "Any idea how long they'll be staying?" Sophia asks "It can't be for very long- they have a business to run in London" CC chimes in. "Well, Uncle Lionel says he can run things from here for a while. From what they said, it sounds like they'll be here at least through the holidays." "Oh...Heaven Help Us!" "CC would you go cut your bird?" (EXT: Winding California roads) ----Mason thinks about his meeting with the doctor. He listens to his radio, as the holiday tunes are playing. "I'll Be Home For Christmas" comes on and he continues to think of the doctor, with his thoughts slowly drifting to Mary. He remembers the holiday he had with her, as well as the many wonderful moments of their relationship. Suddenly, as he remembers dreaming of Mary in Heaven, his mind flashes from that image to the image of Dr. Beckman. It happens over and over again as a confused but hopeful experession comes over his face. He also remembers his "vision" of Mary at the hospital. "It can't be......" (EXT: The Lockridge Estate) ----Augusta arrives home and Lionel informs her that he's invited Gina, Keith, Lily, and Channing IV for Thanksgiving dinner. "Lionel, are you really going to subject me to that b i t c h you call an ex-wife on this holiest of holidays?" "Augusta, Thanksgiving isn't a holy holiday" "No, of course not, not with Gina Blake involved. I guess I'll put up with her, since you've already invited them." The doorbell rings. "That couldn't be Gina already....." "You're not the only one who extended an invitation today- I, too, bumped into an old friend at Julia's..." "Who?" Warren & Lionel's mouths both drop open when they see Pamela standing before them. She greets them both, much charmed by their silence. Pamela comments on how grown up Warren is and compliments him on his articles about the Capwells. Augusta becomes unnerved as Pamela flirts with her son. Lionel pulls her aside and asks her what this is all about. Augusta claims that her motivation was purely innocent, that she saw Pamela upset at Julia's and offered for her to spend the holiday with them. Lionel calls her on it and Augusta asks him why he's not the least bit curious about what Pamela is doing in town. Pamela overhears them and asks Augusta what she means by that, since she's here to spend time with her family, much like she is. Augusta offers that it seems an amazing coincidence that someone is attempting a takeover of Capwell Enterprises and suddenly, she appears in town. Pamela doesn't appreciate the insinuation and turns it around on her, saying that the very same could be said about them. The doorbell rings and Gina, Keith and company enter mid-conversation. Gina concurs, asking Lionel what exactly they are doing in Santa Barbara. Gina goes on about how he left her suddenly and how fitting it is he's ended up back with Augusta. Keith interrupts her, pointing out Pamela. Gina looks up & sees her, and faints. (EXT: The Capwell Mansion) ---Julia arrives for Thanksgiving dinner and exchanges barbs with Angela. Angela excuses herself and heads to the ladies room, to give Julia "time to get herself under control." Ted asks her where Mason is and she replies that his guess is as good as hers. Someone then arrives and Julia comments that it's probably Mason. Julia heads to the foyer to greet him and sees Eden instead. She greets her good friend and Eden asks her how Samantha is . Julia suggests she see for herself, but Eden stops her, telling her she'd like to talk. Eden asks her point blank what she & Cruz have been up to. "Eden, I'm sorry, but you know I cannot discuss that with you. It's my job, not to mention your husband would have my head. Believe me, it's nothing for you to be concerned about....." "So I didn't see him with Angel Ramirez then today, right?" Julia is caught off guard by this and Eden calls her on it. Eden can't believe that Angel is free and asks Julia what Cruz had to do with it. Julia apologizes for not being able to tell her about Angel, but there's nothing else she can tell her. Eden presses her, talking about how Angel terrorized them and that she had every right to know that he was being released. Cruz arrives and Julia suggests Eden talk to her husband. "About what? What's going on darlin?" "Don't darlin me. What the hell are you doing with Angel Ramirez? Cruz stares at her, stunned that she knows. As he is about to fill her in, Rosa comes calling that dinner is now ready. "We better get in there" "Don't think you're gettin off that easy, Castillo. You're just lucky it's Thanksgiving......really, I have a good mind to take you home & have it out right now....." Cruz smiles at her & heads off for the dining room. Eden squints her eyes and grunts in frustration, following him in there. CC asks Julia where Mason is and she tells him he made a stop before coming. Julia encourages everyone to go ahead and start without them. "Mason......where have you been?" CC scolds "The San Remos Clinic. I met with Dr. Beckman & donated a Thanksgiving dinner to the children's wing." Julia's eyes bug out as he reveals this. (EXT: The Lockridge Mansion) ---Lily, Augusta, and Gina finish setting the table and invite everyone in to eat. Meanwhile, Keith has Pamela cornered outside and quizzes her about what she has planned for CC. Keith offers his assistance in any way, but Pamela stops him. "Keith, frankly, what I do is none of your business..... I don't know you very well and what I do know of you, I do not like. I remember being on the stand at Cruz's trial for my daughter's murder.... I remember your interrogation quite well. You're quite talented at what you do, you should stick to it. Let me handle CC and Sophia. If I need an attorney for any of it, perhaps I'll call you. Until then...... I'm starved and Augusta will be insulted if I don't get in there & eat. I suggest you do the same." The Lockridges, Blakes, Keith, and Pamela sit down and Lionel leads them in a Thanksgiving prayer....... fade to......... The Capwells sitting and listening to CC giving his Thanksgiving speech. Eden looks angrily at Cruz. Samantha looks at Rafe with stars in her eyes and Adriana opens her eyes to give her a disapproving look. Sophia looks lovingly at CC as he talks about the family members not with them, mentioning Kelly, Brandon, and Santana, as Rosa looks back at him. Mason thinks of Mary again, remembering her and again flashing to the doctor. He snaps out of it and looks at Julia, puzzled and bewildered. Julia looks back at him, then away very guiltily. fade to......... The Lockridge House, as everyone eats and seems very festive with one another, Pamela joking with Warren and Augusta giving them the evil eye. back to........... The Capwell House, with everyone eating, Angela playing footsie with Ted under the table. Mason looks at Julia with a tear in his eyes, muttering the words "I saw her..." fade to........ Mary, sitting in the clinic's cafeteria, alone, crying, looking at the picture of Mason. Dr. Stanley approaches as she hides the picture, and he sits down with her, comforting her. The screen splits with Julia, Mason, and Mary in each screen, with their facial expressions- Julia one of guilt, Mason one of confusion, and Mary one of sadness. THE END..........................for the week

Great episode Dusty- Really enjoyed it!! I love how you have pitted Emma against Lisa- brilliant!!!! TWOO is quickly becoming one of my favorite reads- keep up the fabulous work!!!

......Later than originally scheduled. Since Thursday's episode didn't air until mid-Thanksgiving Day, I want to give any readers who haven't read it yet the time to catch up before today's episode. Therefore, today's episode will be posted sometime tonight, probably between 10-11 PM. Be sure to come back later tonight or tomorrow to check it out, as it will be a Thanksgiving to remember for the residents of Santa Barbara. Hope everyone is enjoying it so far- there's more to come!!!!! STAY TUNED..........

Thank you so much for the compliment! So cool! I hope you continue reading & enjoy what you see. If you're interested in learning some of the 'SB' history to aid in your enjoyment of the Blog, you should check out this site: http://santabarbara-online.com/index2.htm There are profiles & intrigues for each of the characters in my cast, many of which I'm drawing on for the stories being told.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: The Lockridge Estate) ---Warren admires his latest newspaper article, calling Capwell Enterprises a "turkey" that hasn't been able to fend off it's hunters. The doorbell rings and he is stunned by who is standing on the other side of it. "Happy Thanksgiving Son!!" He stands there, staring at her. "Well, aren't you going to give your mother a hug? "What about your father too son?" Warren hugs them both and is happy to see him. He is confused, however, about what they're doing in town. Augusta insists that's nonsense, no way would she let her only son spend the holiday alone. Warren claims he was going to go out and eat, but Augusta insists that she'll be cooking a full meal with all the trimmings. "Not pigeon, I hope" Warren says, referring to a Thanksgiving years before. "No, not pigeon dear. The catering company will be by shortly, with all the trimmings." Looking at their luggage, Warren asks them how long they plan on staying in town and is shocked to hear that they'll be around through the holidays. Lionel tells him that he can run the business from there for the next month or so. Warren asks if they've heard from Laken, and Augusta tells him she's spending the holiday in Brazil, where she's been working for the Red Cross. Augusta pries and asks Warren if he's seeing anyone special, which he claims not to be. Lionel then notices the newspaper article and is thrilled with the picture of CC and the headline. Warren asks him if he knows anything about who could be behind the takeover attempt but he claims to know nothing, though he admits to admiring whoever is doing it. Augusta is surprised that Julia didn't invite Warren over for Thanksgiving, but he tells her they're going to the Capwells for Thanksgiving. Augusta heads out, saying she wants to catch her sister before she goes for Thanksgiving dinner. (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Cruz wakes Eden up, tickling her nose with a feather. She wakes up, feigning annoyance with him. He kisses her and wishes his wife a Happy Thanksgiving. She returns the favor and they begin kissing. Eden contemplates staying home for Thanksgiving, just the two of them. "I don't think Mr. C would like that too much." "Frankly, I don't really care if Mr. C likes it or not. I want to spend the day in bed with my husband." "I'm not arguin with you darlin" They begin kissing again, though they're interrupted when they hear Adriana yelling for them downstairs. They head down there and Adriana scolds them for not being ready to go over to CC & Sophia's house. Eden asks what she would think if they spent the day together there, just the three of them and Rafe. Cruz interrupts, saying they should go over to CC's, especially since Rosa has worked so hard cooking for all of them. Eden protests, saying Rosa of all people wouldn't mind, but Cruz insists. Eden is suspicious of Cruz's sudden change of heart. She tells them that she'll get ready and they can all head over to her parents together. Cruz interjects that he needs to make a stop on the way and that he'll meet them all over there. Before Eden can argue, he heads upstairs to change, as Rafe passes him on his way down. "What's going on with him?" he asks them "That's what I'm going to find out. Can you take Adriana with you to my parents house?" "Actually, I wasn't going to....." "Oh, you're going buster, don't even attempt to argue with me. It's Thanksgiving, you're family and you're going to spend the day with your family...." "Ok, ok, I get it. I can take her, no problem." "Thank you. It's time I find out just what your brother's been up to. (EXT: Mason & Julia's House) ---Mason tends to Samantha, making sure she's comfortable as she's seated. Julia watches Mason being so tender with his daughter. He catches her and Julia is even surprised herself at how emotional she gets. She claims it's because she's so happy that Samantha is ok. Julia suggests they get going before CC has a coronary waiting for them to arrive. As she says that, there's a knock on the door. They are stunned to see Pamela standing on the other side of it. "Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!" "You too mother" Mason embraces her, but explains that they're going over to CC's for dinner, where she obviously wouldn't be welcome. Julia apologizes for Mason, claiming that had they known she was coming to town, they would have had Thanksgiving there. Pamela tells her there's no need for apology, that she thinks it's a good thing that they have the family to spend the holiday with. Sensing another guilt trip, Mason scolds her, insisting Julia speaks the truth. Pamela informs her son that he truly is misunderstanding her- she's happy for them and really doesn't mind spending the holiday alone, so long as they see her later. Mason of course agrees and begins to head out the door, telling Julia & Samantha that there's something he wants to do for the holiday before going over there. Julia questions him about what it is, but he doesn't give her much to go on. "To show gratitude, Julia. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and that's what I need to do........before enjoying the holiday with my family. I'll be there in time for dinner.....if I'm late, tell dad to start without me." He opens the door to head off and runs into Augusta. "Thankful to be leaving as well......" "Hello to you too Mason. That husband of yours, really Julia, he shows no respect......" She gasps, stopping in her tracks when she sees Pamela. Pamela smiles at her and wishes her a Happy Thanksgiving. Augusta asks her if she's going to CC's as well, which she isn't of course. Augusta suggests she come to their house for dinner, and though Pamela is apprehensive at first, Augusta is able to talk her into it. Pamela heads out, kissing her granddaughter good-bye & wishing them a happy holiday. Rafe and Adriana arrive, to see if Samantha would like to head over to the Capwells with them. Of course, Samantha jumps at the chance and heads off with them. Now alone, Julia and Augusta fall into their usual banter. "What was that about?" Julia asks "What was what?" "Cut it Augusta, this is me you're talking to......Inviting PAMELA for Thanksgiving dinner? Why....I mean....why....what's the point? What's the angle?" "No angle, I just hate to see anyone spend the holiday alone...." "Oh please, would you can it? You don't give a rat's behind about Pamela Conrad" "True.......You make me sound so sinister Julia, really. I could see she was upset and I extended an olive branch. It's as simple as that." "Nothing is simple with you, Augusta" Augusta concurs and asks Julia how everything is going in her life and her marriage. Julia claims everything to be fine, but Augusta senses the worry in her voice and pushes it. Julia admits that there is something wrong. Augusta asks if Mason is cheating on her or drinking again, but Julia claims it's neither of those things. Augusta continues to press and Julia finally admits that Mary is alive. Augusta insists she must be mistaken, that it's impossible. Julia tells her it's true, she saw her with her own eyes. She tells Augusta the story that Mary told her about Mark McCormick taking her to the clinic and her being in a coma for four years. Augusta questions that, claiming Mark is dead and she knows that. Julia remembers back to Hal Clark's murder investigation and Mark's bones being discovered. Julia is puzzled by this major hole in Mary's story, but Augusta interrupts her train of thought with another question. "What about the baby?" Julia's still deep in thought.... "Huh...What? The Baby? What baby?" "She was very much pregnant when she supposedly died, Julia. You didn't ask her about the baby?" "Oh my God. The baby.........The Baby!!!" (EXT: California roads, outside of Santa Barbara, in a poorer section) ---Cruz drives and Eden is seen following him. Eden wonders aloud where Cruz could be going, since it's obviously not the police station. She is stunned when she sees him pull up to a small house with a 94 Ford Escort parked in the driveway. Eden parks across the street, still donning her scarf and sunglasses. She reaches to the glove compartment to pull out her binoculars. She sees a young hispanic girl answering the door & inviting Cruz in. Not recognizing the girl, Eden becomes even more suspicious. Frustrated that she can no longer see what they're doing, Eden gets out of the car and heads toward the house. Eden begins to get an eerie feeling as she approaches, and is visibly frightened. She stands to the side of the window, too nervous to peek in. She finally gets up the nerve and is stunned by what she sees....... It's Angel Ramirez, free as a bird, shaking hands with Cruz, introducing him to his family. Horrified, she runs off and heads back to her car. "Angel...what could he be doing with ANGEL, of all people? And why is Angel out of jail?" (EXT: SAN REMOS EMERGENCY CLINIC) ---Mary exits the OR, and Dr. Stanley asks her how everything went. Mary claims everything went fine, no complications and that the little boy should be just fine. She heads down the hall. Meanwhile, Mason approaches the nurses station, asking where he can find a Dr. Beckman. He claims that he's donating a Thanksgiving dinner to the children's wing and wanted to speak directly to her about it. The nurse informs him that Dr. Beckman is in surgery, but Dr. Stanley comes out claiming she's done. Dr. Stanley is delighted with Mason's generous gift and offers to take care of the details. The nurse then spots Mary, donning her surgical mask, and points her out to Mason. Dr. Stanley tries to stop him from going, but Mason ignores him and heads toward her. Her hair still stuffed in her cap & surgical mask on, only Mary's beautiful hazel green eyes can be seen. (The camera takes on her angle on things, as she watches Mason approaching her, completely frozen) "Dr. Beckman! Dr. Beckman!, Dr. Beckman!" THE END........................for TODAY

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 'RTSB' was pre-empted today, as I've already told you. Tomorrow's special Thanksgiving episode should be up early in the day! Hope you all like it! Lionel & Augusta will make their debut in very Lockridge fashion. Most of the core cast will be featured tomorrow & Friday- those days are not to be missed!!!!!!!!

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: San Remos Emergency Clinic) ---Dr. Stanley checks over Samantha and lets she, Mason, and Julia know that everything looks good and she'll be able to go home that day. Samantha is absolutely thrilled, as are her parents. Samantha asks if Dr. Beckman is around, but Dr. Stanley informs them that she's taken the afternoon off. Julia comments that she's probably spending the day with her husband, but Dr. Stanley informs her that Dr. Beckman isn't married. Regardless, Mason says that it's unfortunate she's not in and that he would have liked to have met her. Julia remains silent, knowing that she has in fact met the doctor. Dr. Stanley leaves them alone, telling them he'll be getting the paperwork started for her release. "I'd better call Rafe, to let him know he'll be starting today....." "That won't be necessary, Samantha. Your mother has to go in to the office, but my afternoon is completely open, with the holiday and all. We won't be needing Rafe this week." Samantha is annoyed with her father but has no choice but to go along with him. Julia tells them that she'd better head off, as she has to stop by the police station to talk to Cruz on her way to the office. In the hallway, Julia spots Dr. Stanley speaking with Mary. Mary sees Julia approaching and tries to avoid her, but Julia corners her. "We need to talk" Julia informs her "I really don't have any time right now, Julia, I have a patient that's just...." "This will only take a minute." Mary obliges and they head into her office. Mary tells Julia that she's thrilled Samantha will be going home that day, but Julia immediately questions her about why she lied about being married. Mary plays dumb but Julia informs her that Dr. Stanley let the cat out of the bag. Mary admits having lied because she didn't want Julia to feel guilty for keeping her secret. Julia doesn't buy that, saying she feels guilty anyway. "Well why else would I do it?" "Maybe because you don't want me to see that you've harbored feelings for Mason all these years. But I see it Mary, plain as day." "It doesn't have anything to do with that, Julia. I just wanted to give you an unselfish reason for keeping this from Mason- I knew you wouldn't do it just for yourself, it had to be for me as well." "But now I know the truth, so what's to stop me from...." "Nothing, I guess. But why, Julia? Why do it? Why put any of us through it when you don't have to? Samantha is going to walk out of that door today & I'm never going to see Mason, or any of you again. That's how I want it. Please." "It's not your call to make. I'm not promising anything, he's my husband, it's my obligation to be honest with him. He'd want to know......... I have to go...." "Julia! Julia, wait!" Mary calls to her, but Julia continues walking away, ignoring her. A look of worry comes over Mary's face and a single tear drops down her cheek. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Ted is on the phone, obviously unhappy with the news he's receiving. Angela walks in, seeing how frustrated he is and begins rubbing his shoulders. Ted angrily tells the person that what they're doing isn't good enough and they'd better have answers for him the next time they spoke. Angela asks what's that about, and Ted tells her that another chunk of stock has been bought. Same M.O.- different company, different location. Angela is shocked and worried that if the trend continues any further, the Capwells could lose control of the company altogether. However, she assuages his fears when she tells Ted what a firecracker Joann is. Angela tells him that she has faith that Joann will have things turned around in no time, though Ted isn't so sure, having not even met Joann. Angela offers to take his mind off things and begins to unbutton her blouse. Ted doesn't stop her and kisses her passionately, tearing her blouse open. Without knocking, Lily walks in on them. "Oh, you've GOT to be kidding me? What a fool I was......tell me, were you this careless while you were engaged to me?" Ted is embarassed, but Angela couldn't be happier that Lily has seen what's gone on. Angela buttons up her blouse and jokes to Lily that they were even worse during the engagement. Ted tells Angela to back off and asks for a moment alone with Lily. Angela happily obliges, saying she has some things to go over with Joann anyway. Alone, Ted apologizes profusely for what he did to Lily but she's unforgiving, tell him at this point, he did her a favor. She tells him that she's not there to hear his apologies, far from it. "I need you to sign these Ted." "What are they?" "I'm dissolving the mortgage we took out on the house. I don't want it, I'm staying with my mom for now but since we had gone into the agreement together, everything needs your signature on it as well." "Oh...I'd forgotten.....Of course I'll sign them." he looks them over "Wow, you're taking quite a loss here Lil. Let me reimburse you." "I don't want your money, Ted. Or your pity. Just sign the damn papers and you'll never see me again." He obliges, though mentions that he wishes they could remain friends somehow. Lily sees red and informs him that her friends wouldn't ever humiliate or degrade her in the way he did. She tells him that any hopes he may have for a friendship he might as well save for something more feasible happening. Like hell freezing over. She tells him that the worst part of it all is that she gave up a really great guy for him, someone who loved her & would have moved heaven and earth for her. He tells her that if that person truly loves her, they'll be together. Lily raises her hand and slaps him across the face. She SCREAMS at him how it isn't that simple, that some men don't take betrayal so lightly. Some men have real feelings and are hurt when someone they truly love disappoints them. She tells him that she can't believe she ever could have loved someone so arrogant and selfish as he is. She finishes it off by informing him she hopes that he & Angela have a life of misery for what they've put her through. ---Outside of Angela's office, Joann sits their, awaiting their meeting. Gina bumps into her there, claiming to be dropping off some marketing research for Gina Jeans to Angela. Gina asks Joann how her meeting with CC went and Joann fires back that it was peachie. "CC can be a tough sell. I hope he wasn't too hard on you" "He was fine, Gina. I don't see how this is any of your concern." "What's with the haughty attitude? I'm just trying to be...." she chokes on the word, "Nice..... We're on the same side you know." "Really? Because you sure don't act like it." "I don't act like it? Look, lady...." Gina calms herself and apologizes if she's come off the wrong way. Gina asks Joann what, if anything, she proposed to CC to counteract the takeover. Joann refuses to divulge anything, telling her that if CC wanted her to know that, she'd have been at the meeting. Gina becomes infuriated, claiming that Joann doesn't know anything about her relationship with CC yet continuously makes these innocuous references to it. Angela then arrives, asking Gina what she's even doing there. Gina gives her lame Gina Jeans line and Angela sarcastically tells her she looks forward to reading the report. She invites Joann into her office and Gina begins to follow them. "This is a private meeting Gina. So run along. Go on..." she shuts the door in her face. Gina angrily begins to walk away when Angela re-emerges. "Oh Gina! By the way, your daughter's in the building." "Lily's here. Where is she?" "Ted's office. She walked in on us in........ let's say a compromising position. Just thought I'd give you something to chew on. You can go now." Angela smiles as Gina storms off. In her office, Angela and Joann go over everything that was said in the meeting. Angela is impressed with Joann's merger idea, though she doesn't think CC will go for it. She tells Joann that CC likes being in control and a merger threatens that. Angela asks what was going on with Gina and Joann tells her how Gina was hounding her about the meeting. Joann tells Angela that she doesn't trust Gina, nor does she like her very much. Angela thinks that Joann's instincts are dead on and tells her she'll be keeping her eye on Gina...... (EXT: Capwell Estate) ---Someone watches from the foyer as Sophia reads through a magazine in the den when Rosa comes in with the phone. Rosa informs her it's Dr. Normandy on the line, something about her test results. Sophia asks Rosa to please leave her alone, though Rosa is hesitant. Rosa finally obliges her employers wishes. Once alone, Sophia asks the doctor to lay it on her. Dr. Normandy insists that she come down and speak with him in person, but Sophia is resistant, saying the holiday is the next day and she just doesn't have the time. She is adamant that she can handle whatever news he has for her, good or bad. He informs her that all the tests have confirmed what he had feared- she has a brain aneurism. He tells her there are treatment options but she immediately questions how far along it is. He tries to get her to see him in person for him to better explain but she demands to know. He admits that it's pretty far developed but that it's treatable. Sophia asks if he can get rid of it completely, but he tells her all that can be done is to keep it from rupturing, though there would be no guarantees. At this, she becomes silent, clutching the phone and crying. She hangs it up and bursts into tears. Rosa comes in and sees how upset she is. "Oh, Sophia, Sophia... what is it? What's wrong?...........Sophia talk to me, I hate seeing you like this...." "I......I.......Oh Rosa" Sophia collapses into Rosa's arms, sobbing. Rosa hugs her, gently stroking her hair as she sobs. "Sophia, you're scaring me....." "Oh Rosa......it's.....an ...... aneurism.........there's not much they can do........It's like I have this ticking timebomb inside of my head and it could just.....at any moment.....just" Sophia begins sobbing again uncontrollably. "Oh Sophia, my God......Oh...." Rosa hugs her as she cries there, uncontrollably so. The camera pans to the person eavesdropping in the foyer............ She laughs. "It couldn't be more perfect....." THE END....................for today

Very good episode today you guys- hell, I was even interested in the Abby/Chelsea scenes, so that definitely says something. LOVED the showdown with Victor/Stefano, and the Kayla/Steve stuff I could just picture in my mind! Look forward to tomorrow's edition!

Thanks Tish! I'm not sure how this one is going to play, since it features mostly new or less popular characters. I actually am finding myself transforming Lily, which just kind of came to me. There are endless possiblities for her I think, which surprises me considering when I started up the blog, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with her past the wedding.

http://santabarbara-online.com/GeneriqueDebutUS.rm (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---Gina and Keith fantasize about what things would be like if they were in charge of Capwell Enterprises. Gina envisions Angela as the janitorial service and CC as her secretary. Keith sees Eden begging him for a job, telling him how powerful he is. He also sees himself talking Angela into cheating on Ted........ with him. When they get back to reality, Gina wonders how much power she & Keith will actually acquire when this 'mystery person' takes over. Keith assures her that everything is on the up & up and if they continue to play their cards right, Gina will be the CEO before Christmas. "It would be a Christmas miracle," Gina muses. "Baby, it ain't gonna take a miracle, especially now that you got Joann hired on. Things should just fall into place now" "I don't like her" she asserts "You don't have to like her muffin, but remember, she's on our side. Working against her is working against us" Her ears perhaps ringing, Joann then knocks at the door. Gina introduces Joann to Keith. Joann is impressed when he tells her he's a District Attorney. Gina notices Joann giving Keith a once-over, which she doesn't take kindly to. Keith tells her he too is impressed with her business credentials. Quickly putting an end to their love-in, Gina asks Joann what it is she needs. She tells her that she needs some company files that she wasn't given, to better prepare for the meeting with CC. Joann is surprised that Gina had no idea about it, considering Angela had informed her about it the day before. Joann then says that CC probably doesn't feel Gina's input is needed, considering the subject matter is financing, not Gina's strong suit. "Excuse me? You don't even know me, Jo ANN, so I wouldn't go around throwing around assumptions you have." "They're not assumptions, Gina. I've done plenty of research about the company, I know exactly what you do here and how you got here at all. You certainly don't have room to be insulted. How about you let me handle the numbers & I'll let you handle Gina Jeans. Deal?" Joann smiles at Gina, who restrains herself from punching her lights out. (EXT: Skyscraper in LA, zoom in to sign in front, Wayne, INC) --- Elizabeth Wayne sits at her desk, reading through her files. Her assistant, Kat, comes into her office, informing her that there's a Pamela Conrad there to see her. Pamela enters and Elizabeth immediately questions her about what she's doing there. Pamela informs her that she's passing through town and thought she'd pay her old friend a visit. Elizabeth reminds her that they aren't friends. "Allies. Scorned Women. People with something in common, whatever you want to call it." "We have very little in common Pamela" "Yes, but it's the exception that I'm here to talk to you about: CC Capwell" Elizabeth trembles at hearing his name and asks Pamela to explain herself. She tells Elizabeth that it's time to let CC & Sophia know that they don't control their lives. Pamela goes on about how they have both been hurt deeply by them in the past and that it's time to set things right. When Elizabeth claims she bears no ill will toward CC & Sophia, Pamela asks her why it is that she hasn't spoken to Sophia in nearly 30 years then. Elizabeth admits that they caused her pain but she's eradicated them from her life and is now a successful businesswoman, CEO of her own company. Pamela admits to being envious that Elizabeth has something to call her own, which she does not. She asks Elizabeth if she's been following the crisis at Capwell, which she admits she has. Pamela tells her it would be the perfect opportunity for someone like herself to strike. Elizabeth asks her if she's behind the takeover and Pamela denies it. "But that doesn't mean I'm not interested, far from it. CC banished us both from his life, Elizabeth, just erased us and went about his life as if neither of us ever existed. Wouldn't it be divine for us to come back & return the favor? Don't answer me now, just think about it. I'll be in touch." (EXT: Cruz & Eden's Beach House) ---Lily stops by Cruz & Eden's to see Rafe and is happy to find him alone. Lily expresses her concern over Rafe's accident but he claims to be fine. Rafe tells her he was sorry to hear of what happened on her wedding day. Lily tells him that she's humiliated and she feels like a fool for ever trusting Ted. Lily also tells him how terrible she feels about the way she treated him, someone who genuinely loved her. She admits that he caught her off guard and that she still has feelings for him. "But you were going to go through with the wedding, Lily, weren't you" "Yes" Lily says quietly, bowing her head down. Rafe tells her that it devastated him when she didn't respond to him. He also explains the outrage and the terrible feeling he had in his gut watching what he thought to be her walking down the aisle. Lily tries to apologize, but Rafe continues, saying that he went into such a rage he couldn't even see straight. He tells her that his rage practically caused Samantha's death and put things in perspective for him. As much as he cares for Lily, it doesn't seem to ever work out and their relationship seems to do nothing but cause them both pain. Though he feels sorry for her for what happened, he tells her that he thinks he needs to be alone for a while now, maybe to learn to love again. He also doesn't think he can get a handle on his feelings, especially with her constantly going back & forth. Lily tells him she knows he still loves her, but if it's space he needs, she'll give that to him. But that she will be waiting for him, if and when he's ever ready. (EXT: Capwell Enterprises) ---CC calls Joann into his office for their meeting. She asks him where Angela is and he informs her that the meeting is just for the two of them. CC tells her that he's checked her out and is impressed with her extensive background. He cites her success at Cory Publishing, Titan Publishing, and Spaulding Enterprises as just a few examples. Joann (Kim Rhodes) winks that she was especially fond of her time at Cory. CC hopes she'll be just as successful at Capwell and asks if she's had time to read through the paperwork. She has and Joann informs him that she's been going through the files and they are in serious trouble. CC asks if breaking off divisions of the company would work, or even splitting the stock, which Joann tells him would be a disaster. She informs him that through her research, she found they had a similar problem in 1990, when Barr Industries attempted a hostile takeover. He remembers that Eden prevented that from happening. "With all due respect to your daughter, Mr. Capwell, that's not entirely true. Though they weren't in with the literature you gave me, I pulled up some files about your merger with Armonti Enterprises back then. That's what saved you....." "Yes but that worked only because my wife, Sophia, was the President and no changes would be made in day to day operations. With any other person or company, God only knows what they would want to do... That's not a chance I can take" "What about losing your company altogether? Are you willing to take that chance? A merger will prevent that and from what I can see, it may be your only option." "Nonsense" says Pamela, entering " You built this company, CC, for your children, so they'd have something someday. You can't let some other company come in & take half of it. This company will be Mason's some day, and...." "Pamela, who the HELL let you in this office? Because whoever did- they're fired! My company doesn't concern you- You're no longer in my life and lady, I like it that way. Now get out of here before I call security and have you thrown out!!!" Pamela asks Joann to excuse them and she obliges. Pamela tells CC that she's the mother of his eldest son and she deserves his respect. She informs him that though she may have just faded away before, that will not be happening now. Pamela tells him that he took her son from her, her life from her. But no more- she's taking it back, all of it!! CC tells her she can have any life she damn well pleases, so long as it doesn't include him. He asks her how long she plans on sticking around in town and she's vague. "Just what is it you're doing here anyway, Pamela?" "Ahh, patience my love, patience. You'll know soon enough why I'm here. So will Sophia." "You stay the hell away from us, Pamela" "Perhaps had she taken that advice and stayed away from my husband, we wouldn't be where we're all at now in our lives. Choices. Our choices have consequences, CC, sometimes grave consequences. You of all people should know that." THE END.................for today

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