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  1. ReddFoxx
    #77 Friday, July 18th

    Aaron walks up to the front door of the McGregor Estate. He rings the doorbell and Anna answers.


    Anna: Aaron McGregor, I haven't seen you in I don't know how long.

    Aaron: You do remember me, I'm glad.
    Anna: Come on in the house, I was just about to sit down to dinner with a friend.

    Anna brings Aaron into the dining room.

    Anna: Aaron, This is my friend John Phelps. John, this is Andrew's nephew, Aaron.
    Aaron: Pleased to meet you.

    John: Likewise.
    Aaron: Anna, I spoke with Yvette earlier, I assumed she told you I was in town.
    Anna: She picked up a lot of the slack for me at work today, so she probably forgot.
    So what brings you to town?
    Aaron: Business actually, M.I. to be exact.
    Anna: I'm guessing you heard about the mess.
    Aaron: Yes and I'm here to lend my assistance. I know a little about corporations.
    Anna: I can use all the help I can get.
    Aaron: I especially though you could use this.

    Aaron gives Anna a printout of Lightner's record with Sterling.

    Anna: This is very interesting. John, take a look at that.

    Anna passes the printout to John.

    John: This is exactly the sort of thing I needed, a link between Lightner and Sterling Hart.
    Where did you get this?
    Aaron: A reliable source.
    John: This could prove Sterling had the motivation to help Cassandra and George.
    Aaron: Possibly.
    Anna: Well, with Sterling Hart's history of assisting hostile takeovers, this should be the proof we need
    for court.
    Aaron: I was hoping it would.
    John: Check this out, it's an old telephone transcript between Cassandra and Sterling.
    Anna: Let's see that.
    John: Seems like Sterling phonied up records to keep him and Cassandra from being prosecuted for the savings and loan failure.
    Aaron: I saw that, but I wasn't sure if it was of any significance.
    John: Yep, it is. Sterling gave us a study that he claimed caused the shareholders to vote against the board, but
    no one seems to have viewed it until now.
    Anna: You think he faked that study?
    John: It's not out of the realm of plausibility.
    Anna: How could we prove he did that?
    John: I don't know. There are some discs with the papers that George handed over for review, but I doubt
    there's anything incriminating there.
    _________________________________________________________

    Cassandra is in her office at Lightner, looking for something.


    Cassandra: Where could it be? I know I had it here.

    George walks in.


    George: What are you looking for?
    Cassandra: It's a disc, it has the study we gave the shareholders on it.
    George: Don't worry, we've got other copies.
    Cassandra: No, that was my original disc, I needed it for something,
    George: The study is all the same, it makes no difference what disc it's on.
    Your disc might have accidently gone out when the courier took some of the files I sent Phelps to show him the takeover was legal.
    Cassandra: What? That's not good.
    George: It's no big deal, calm down.
    Cassandra: This is serious.
    George: I think it's time you took some time off, you've been acting odd. First, you say you
    saw Dad and now you're freaking out about a disc.
    Cassandra: I'm fine.
    George: Just try to relax then, now is not the time to stress out.

    George leaves.

    Cassandra: (thinking) If Phelps sees that disc, this whole deal is finished.

    ________________________________________

    ________________________________________

    Jim stops by Lynette's room at the Town and Country Inn.


    Lynette: Jim, come on in.

    Jim: I can't stay long, I just wanted to let you know there's been a change in plans
    for the divorce proceedings.
    Lynette: What?
    Jim: I want it over as soon as possible, so I'm having my lawyer expedite things, just wanted to give you notice.
    Lynette: That's fine.
    Jim: How are the kids doing?
    Lynette: They're great. I'm glad they are too young to understand what is going on.
    Jim: Yeah, I thought the same thing.

    Lynette looks at Jim, noticing that there's something different about his demeanor.

    Jim: Why are you looking at me like that?
    Lynette: I don't know, something seems different about you.
    Jim: I am about to get divorced, that can change a person's personality.
    Lynette: No, it's more than that.

    Jim, thinking that Lynette has sensed that he's been drinking, slowly back away from the door.

    Jim: I've got to go, I just needed to tell you that.

    Jim walks away. Lynette has a puzzled expression on her face, not sure why Jim seemed so different.
  2. ReddFoxx
    #78 Monday, August 18th

    Sterling is in his hotel room, when there's a knock at the door. He answers it and Cassandra walks in.


    Sterling: What's wrong?

    Cassandra: We've got trouble.
    Sterling: What kind of trouble?
    Cassandra: I think one of the original discs with the real study on it may
    have went out with some papers to John Phelps.
    Sterling: What?!
    Cassandra: Calm down.
    Sterling: Calm down? How could you let this happen?
    Cassandra: I'm saying stay calm because I'm not for sure that's what happened.
    Sterling: We're in big trouble if he sees the date the study was really written, if he shows
    the SEC we're toast.
    Cassandra: I know that. We've got to find a way to get it back.
    Sterling: I have no idea how to do that.
    Cassandra: Well, think of something. If I go down, you go down.
    Sterling: That's right, crap.
    Cassandra: If you have any bright ideas, call me. I'll be brainstorming too.

    Cassandra leaves.

    _________________________________________________________

    John, Anna and Aaron are at McGregor going over the files that Lightner handed over to them about the takeover.


    John: There's nothing else here.

    Anna: If we could find just one slight slip-up to go along with what we've got, we'd be home free.
    John: This is frustrating, because I feel we are this close.


    Aaron: The injunction only last for another day now, we've got to find something quick.
    John: I know, but what?

    John starts looking through the box of files again, when he feels something hard inside a manila envelope. He reaches inside the envelope and finds a disc.

    John: Here's something we missed.
    Aaron: A disc.
    John: It's not even labeled and it wasn't with the other disc Lightner sent over.
    Anna: Pop it in.

    John puts the disc in the PC. The disc loads and an explorer window showing the file on the disc pops up.

    Aaron: It's a PDF.
    John: Let's find out what's in this thing.

    John clicks the PDF and brings up the study.

    John: It's just the study from Sterling.
    Anna: I thought we might have been on to something.
    Aaron: We still might be on to something.
    Anna: What?
    Aaron: Look at the date at the top of the page.
    John: It's different than the date on the one he gave us. Look at this, there are all sorts of
    bogus figures here, fake pie charts, spreadsheets, this isn't even close to what McGregor's projected outlook would be.
    Anna: In the study he gave us, everything was just innuendo.
    John: He didn't want us to see the original, because we could refute it with our own facts.
    Anna: So he gave us another copy so we could go to court.
    John: Exactly.
    Anna: Can we get the company back with this?
    John: If they tricked the shareholders with fake data, then this takeover is definitely null.

    ____________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________


    Jim walks into the bar in Flint where he first got the Valium. He approaches the woman who sold him the pills.

    Woman: What are you doing here again? I just gave you something a little while ago.


    Jim: You only gave me a couple and I need more.
    Woman: You got the dough?
    Jim: I got out everything I could out of my bank.

    Jim pulls out the money.

    Woman: You look a mess, I don't think you need anymore of this stuff.
    Jim: Please, please. I've got the money.
    Woman: I'm in the small time, I only sell a little bit at a time. I don't get
    into big transactions, because that's where the trouble starts.
    Jim: This is all the money I've got, it could do you a lot of good.

    The woman looks around hesitantly and then pulls out a larger bottle of pills. She grabs the money
    and gives Jim the bottle.

    Woman: Now get out of here.

    ___________________________________________________________________


    Lynette getting ready to start work at Number 37 when her cell phone rings.


    Lynette: Hello?
    Banker: (over phone) This is Oakland County Bank, is this Mrs. Craig?
    Lynette: This is she.
    Banker: We are calling to inform you about suspicious activity on your joint account, we tried
    to reach Mr. Craig as well, but we haven't been able to.
    Lynette: What's going on?
    Banker: There have been several transactions on your account at a liquor store and most recently
    a large cash withdrawal from an ATM.
    Lynette: I don't know anything about those.
    Banker: Have you lost your card?
    Lynette: No, I didn't.
    Banker: Well, the account has been frozen for security.
    Lynette: Thank you, I'll try and get to the bottom of this.

    Lynette hangs up and a look of fear comes over her face realizing that Jim probably made transactions.

  3. ReddFoxx
    #79 Wednesday, August 20th


    The next morning, Anna, John and the McGregor board of directors are meeting with an SEC official.


    Anna: And everything there is solid enough for you.
    Official: It's clear enough for us and the US attorney seems to be on board.


    Roberta: After reviewing everything this morning, There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that something fraudulent happened. I haven't seen anything like this in years.


    John: Then we have a case.
    Anna: Cassandra, buckle your seat belt.

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Lynette comes to she and Jim's house, looking for Jim. She finds him in the kitchen.


    Lynette: You've been drinking again.


    Jim: What? Don't come into my house accusing me of anything.
    Lynette: The bank called me, I've got the statement.
    Jim: So you caught me? It's my life.
    Lynette: You practically drained the checking account.
    Jim: I'm not having this conversation with you.
    Lynette: I'm not going to stand by while you destroy yourself.
    Jim: Why would you even care? You have Greg.
    Lynette: You're the father of my children, they need you.
    Jim: I needed something to clear my mind.
    Lynette: I realize I caused you a lot of pain, but please think of the children.
    Jim: You are not one who can tell anyone about being unselfish.
    Lynette: I'm not trying to lecture you, I'm trying to keep you from ruining your life.
    Jim: I'm giving you a divorce, now leave me alone.
    Lynette: Regardless of that, I still care about you. Our marriage might be over, but it doesn't mean
    you aren't important to me in some way.
    Jim: I can stop drinking any time I want.
    Lynette: That's what all alcoholics say, none of them can control it though.
    Jim: Not everyone is like me.
    Lynette: You couldn't have possibly spent all that money on alcohol the past couple of days, what else
    were you doing?
    Jim: Nothing.
    Lynette: There's something else going on, it's not just the drinking, is it?
    Jim: Leave me be.
    Lynette: Just answer me.

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    At Lightner, a live press conference is about to get underway. George, Cassandra and Carol are all there.


    George: With that injunction in place, we need to insure all our stockholders that we are going to be stable.

    Carol: Precisely, we can't afford our stocks to fall.

    Cassandra: Let's hope so.

    Meanwhile, outside Lightner, Anna's limousine is pulling up in front of Lightner's headquarters. Anna and John all get out and walk into the lobby to the reception desk.

    Receptionist: Can I help you?
    Anna: We need to speak with Mr. Lightner.
    Receptionist: He's not available right now.
    Anna: It's urgent.

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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    Edmund is at Leigh's apartment.


    Leigh: Edmund, it's nice that you stopped by.


    Edmund: Yeah, I had a little time before I have to go into work.
    Leigh: Would you like some coffee?
    Edmund: No thanks.
    Leigh: Did you want to talk about something?
    Edmund: Yes, this whole change of heart you've had.
    Leigh: I've already explained, I'm doing what's best for the children.
    Edmund: As much as I want to believe that, it's hard for me to do so. Just a couple
    of months ago you were bent on getting full custody and making me out to be the bad guy.
    Leigh: I simply saw the error of my ways.
    Edmund: You've always got something up your sleeve, you never give up.
    Leigh: I should have known it would go this way, I try to reach out and you come out swinging.
    Edmund: Look, I'm not trying to argue, I just want you to be honest. Do you have something up your sleeve?
    Leigh: No, I don't.
    Edmund: It's just that it doesn't make any sense.
    Leigh: Maybe not to a person like you who is so combative.
    Edmund: You know what, for the boys' sake, I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt.
    Leigh: Thank you.
    Edmund: But remember, I'm not letting my guard down.
    Leigh: There you go again.
    Edmund: Please, I'm not trying to argue, I'm just making sure we are clear on everything.
    Leigh: Sure.

    Edmund leaves.

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    The press conference at Lightner is starting. George is at the microphone.

    George: This press conference is to answer anyone's questions about the takeover and how the injunction could effect shareholders. Anyone holding stock in this company should rest assured that their interest are protected.

    Just then, Anna walks into the press room.

    Anna: You sure about that?
    Cassandra: What are you doing here?
    Anna: Since this is press conference is for airing out everything, let's really shake out the details.
    Cassandra: This is a nationally televised event, are you really going to make a spectcle of yourself right now.
    Anna: Of course not, I've got proof.
    Carol: I knew you were desperate, Anna, but I never knew you were willing to make a fool of yourself.
    Anna: If I were you, I'd be quiet until I heard the whole truth.
    George: Mrs. McGregor, we have throughly discussed this takeover and---
    Anna: We haven't discussed what I have.
    George: All right, let's hear it.
    Cassandra: What are you doing?
    George: Letting her talk, I'm sure whatever she has is nonsense. Could someone please hand Mrs. McGregor a microphone?

    A technician hands Anna a microphone.

    Anna: Thanks. It has come to my attention that the deal that Lightner Corp. made to take over my company was based on fraudulent information.
    Cassandra: That is a lie.
    Anna: Would you kindly let me talk? If you have done nothing wrong, then you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Anyway, I have uncovered evidence that the shareholder responsible for this vote passed off a study full of fraudulent figures and data in order negatively influence other shareholders.
    George: Excuse me, but that study was very well put together, I saw the final draft.
    Anna: Apparently, there were two different drafts of this study, one for the shareholders and one to throw off the current board of McGregor. Copies of both reports can be obtained from my litigator, Mr. John Phelps. These files were obtained from a disc that was mistakenly included with files on the takeover that Mr. Lightner made available to our attorneys.

    Anna points to John who is standing by the door holding copies.

    George: I want to see this.
    John: Be my guest.

    John gives George a copy and proceeds to hand copies to interested members of the press.

    George: I don't know what you are trying to pull, but this is not the study that I approved.
    Anna: Really? Several shareholders have said this is the study they were given.
    George: This can't be right.
    Anna: It is. It's not surprising that fake documents would be used, since Mr. Sterling Hart has worked with Mrs. Lightner in the past and forged documents to save them from prosecution.
    George: Mother, what is she talking about?
    Cassandra: This is libelous, it's all untrue.
    Anna: Can you deny that Mr. Hart was your associate at Silver Hills Savings and Loan?
    Cassandra: We both worked there at the same time.
    Anna: It doesn't take much to draw the conclusion that they were colluding together to take this company by any means.
    George: You didn't tell me you knew Sterling, Mother.
    Cassandra: I didn't think it was important.
    Carol: How do we know any of this is true? Mrs. McGregor is desperate to hold on to her company.
    Anna: Everything I've said has been verified by the SEC. Plus, we have someone here to substantiate our findings. Mr. Hart?

    Sterling walks in and Anna hands him the microphone.

    Anna: Mr. Hart is here and can verify everything.


    Sterling: Mrs. Lightner came to me and asked if I could create a report that gave a negative futures report about McGregor's new stores. When it turned out that the stores would be a success, we fabricated everything.
    George: Are you serious?
    Sterling: Yes.
    Cassandra: That man is lying.
    Sterling: It's also true that I helped Mrs. Lightner save several assets of her and other promienant associates when the savings and loan collapsed all those years ago.

    Sterling hands Anna the microphone back. He gets ready to walk out when Cassandra stops him.

    Cassandra: How could you do that?
    Sterling: The SEC cut a deal with me to avoid jail time if I talked. At this point, I had nothing to lose coming here.
    Cassandra: You rat.
    Sterling: I look out for number one.

    Sterling leaves.

    Anna: In conclusion, I think the evidence clearly shows that the takeover was a fraud and that I am still the rightful owner of McGregor.

    Just then, two federal agents walk in.

    Cassandra: What is this?
    Federal Agent: Cassandra Lightner, you are under arrest for securities fraud.

    The agent proceeds to handcuff Cassandra. Flashbulbs from the press photographers go off rapidly.

    Cassandra: This is all absurd.
    George: Mother, what have you done?

    ________________________________________________________________________________________

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    Back at Jim and Lynette's house

    Lynette: Please, just answer me.
    Jim: I just want to be left alone.
    Lynette: Fine, but until you clean yourself up, I'm afraid I can't let you see the kids.
    Jim: What? You can't take them away from me, they are the only thing that I have left in my life.
    Lynette: I'm not taking them away from you forever, but you know it's not good for them to be around you in this condition.
    Jim: I guess you haven't hurt me enough, well I--

    Jim stops talking mid-sentence and clutches his chest, then collapses to the floor.

    Lynette: Oh, my god, Jim!

    Lynette runs over to Jim, then pulls out her cell and dials emergency.
  4. ReddFoxx

    #80 Monday, September 15th

    By ReddFoxx,

    Jim is rushed into the hospital. Dr. Leslie Claiborne rushes over to check him out as the paramedics wheel him in.


    Leslie: What have we got?
    Paramedic: Heart attack.
    Leslie: Get him to the OR, stat!

    Lynette runs in as the the paramedics wheel Jim into the ER.


    Lynette: Dr. Claiborne, is he going to be all right?
    Leslie: It's too early tell.

    Leslie goes into the ER.
    _________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________

    Later on, Anna is back at McGregor, triumphant in her victory.



    Anna: I got the company back.


    John: You certainly did.


    Yvette: It's nice to have this company back in the right hands.


    Roberta: I'm just glad we got ahold of that information when we did.
    Anna: Thanks to Aaron.


    Aaron: This company is my family's legacy, I helped out.
    Anna: We couldn't have done it without you. And John, thank you, you bought me enough time.
    John: That's what I do, no problem.
    Anna: Well, celebration can only last so long. We've got to get back to business, we have several new stores opening and we need everyone's best effort.
    Yvette: My marketing strategy is ready to go, so we are good in that area.
    Anna: That's great. In light of what has happened, I want to hold a fresh shareholders vote and nominate Aaron and Roberta as members of the board.
    Aaron: No, I didn't do this for reward, I just did it because it was the right thing to do.
    Roberta: Neither did I, Andrew was a good friend and client.
    Anna: Never turn down a reward, that's what I always say. Besides, we need smart people in this company.
    Aaron: I'll give it some thought.
    Anna: How about you, Roberta?
    Roberta: I'm game, it's been awhile sense I was in the corporate sector, I'm ready to come back.
    Anna: Good, it's settled. And Aaron, I do hope you will consider my offer.
    Aaron: I will.

    The phone rings and Anna answers it.

    Anna: (into phone) Hello?
    Lynette: Mom, it's me.
    Anna: What's wrong, you sound upset?
    Lynette: It's Jim, he's in the hospital, he's had a heart attack.
    Anna: Oh, no. How bad is it?
    Lynette: I don't know, they rushed him to surgery.
    Anna: I'll be there soon. (hangs up) That was Lynette, her husband Jim has had a heart attack. I've got to go.

    Anna prepares to leave.

    Yvette: I'll drive you.
    Anna: Thanks.

    Anna and Yvette leave.

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

    At the hospital, Elliot and Eleanor have arrived.


    Eleanor: What could have happened?
    Lynette: He had a heart attack
    Eleanor: I don't understand.


    Elliot: I don't either.
    Lynette: He was so upset.
    Eleanor: I thought he was in such good help, what could have caused that?
    Elliot: There must be something else to it.
    Lynette: (hesitant) He had been drinking and I think he was on something else too.
    Elliot: What?
    Eleanor: Oh, my god, no.
    Lynette: I feel so responsible right now.
    Eleanor: You should, you caused this whole mess in the first place.
    Elliot: Please, calm down, dear. This isn't the time.
    Eleanor: I can't believe this is happening.

    Dr. Claiborne comes out of the ER.

    Lynette: Dr. Claiborne, these are Jim's parents, Eleanor and Elliot Craig.
    Leslie: Pleased to meet you. Your son's condition is very stable right now, he's had a heart attack, but was wheeled in at just the right time. Plus, he had extremely high levels of valium in his system.
    Elliot: Valium?
    Eleanor: What? I didn't even know he took that.
    Leslie: It seems have had an effect on his condition, he's not conscious right now.
    Eleanor: Is there anything you can do?
    Leslie: We had him in surgery for awhile now, all we can do is wait.
    Eleanor: Does he have a chance of pulling through?
    Leslie: He has a very good chance, my concern is what damage the valium may have done. I've got to get back, but I will update you when I know something new.
    Elliot: Thank you, Doctor.

    Anna and Yvette walk in.

    Lynette: Mom, I'm so glad you're here.
    Anna: When did this happen?
    Lynette: Earlier.
    Anna: Elliot, Eleanor, I am so sorry.
    Yvette: So I am, I hope Jim is all right.
    Elliot: Thank you.


    Lynette turns to Eleanor

    Lynette: Mrs. Craig, I---
    Eleanor: Don't talk to me right now.

    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________

    At the jail, Cassandra is in a holding cell, George is with her.



    George: I don't get it, I really don't. We had this sowed up, but you had to destroy it.


    Cassandra: I had to do something, the shareholders would not have been convinced with you
    study. It had to be solid.
    George: It was all lies, lies. The only way we were going to win is to do it all legal, it was the only way.
    Cassandra: If I had just hidden that disc better, this wouldn't have happened.
    George: You don't get it, you shouldn't have done it in the first place.
    Cassandra: I just wanted you to have what should be yours.
    George: I've called you a lawyer, he's well known in Novi and he should be able to get you off light.
    Cassandra: I apologize for this turning out like it did.
    George: Don't do that. Just worry about yourself and these charges you are up on. I've got to go back to Lightner
    and explain to our shareholders how this mess happened.
    Cassandra: Is everything going to be okay?
    George: I'll find a way to fix it.

    George leaves.

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    Carol returns to her office Donahue Headquarters, dissapointed. Trish walks in.


    Carol: I bet your glad right now, since you seemed to feel so sorry for the McGregor.


    Trish: I'm glad they got the company back, I'm not glad that you ended up in a bad deal though.
    Carol: It looked so good, I thought it would work.
    Trish: Can't say I never thought the whole thing wasn't trouble.
    Carol: It was a good deal, but it ended up going the wrong way.
    Trish: You're lucky you didn't get caught up in the dragnet, you could have easily been brought down too.
    Carol: I'm on the up and up, Donahue is a clean corporation.
    Trish: Sometimes in these things, the SEC just doesn't care and everybody gets in trouble.
    Carol: What's done is done, nothing lost, nothing gained.
    Trish: Something to be thankful for.
    Carol: I suppose all that time I spent working that deal, I could have spent helping you plan your wedding. How is it coming?
    Trish: Henry and I still haven't set a date yet.
    Carol: What's the hold up?
    Trish: There is none, we just haven't decided yet. And if you say one word about Joseph, I'm leaving.
    Carol: Who said I was going to talk about Joseph?
    Trish: I know you, you were going say I'm still pining away for him.
    Carol: I was not going to say that.
    Trish: Yeah, right.
    Carol: Okay, okay, you caught me. It just seems a little odd that you keep putting things off, Henry's a great guy and it seems like you would be jumping at the chance to get married.
    Trish: I'm not listening.

    Trish walks out.
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  5. ReddFoxx
    #81 Monday, November 24th

    Aaron comes back to the clinic where Andrew is at


    Andrew: I saw the press conference on TV, Anna did a great job.


    Aaron: Yes, she did.

    Andrew is packing a suitcase.

    Aaron: You're really going to leave without telling your family the truth?
    Andrew: I did what I came here to do, now it's done.
    Aaron: I know I can't tell you what to do, but I think you know better than this.
    Andrew: It's the right decision.
    Aaron: You're afraid to face the truth.
    Andrew: I'm not afraid, I just don't want to turn lives upside-down.
    Aaron: We all make mistakes and we've all got to face them.
    Andrew: This isn't something selfish for me.
    Aaron: Yes it is. You don't want to tell the truth because you are afraid your family won't forgive me.
    Andrew: You're not in my position.
    Aaron: You're right, because if I was in your shoes, I would have already told the truth by now.
    Andrew: Please, try to understand my side of this.
    Aaron: I can't understand it, but it's your choice and you have to live with it.
    Andrew: I've got to get to the airport soon, my flight leaves in a couple of hours.
    Aaron: I'll call the car.

    Andrew looks conflicted, unsure if leaving is what he really wants.
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________

    Cassandra's lawyer, Cenk arrives to discuss Cassandra's case at the jail.

    Cenk: We've got a lot to work on.


    Cassandra: That's what I was afraid of.
    Cenk: Good news is, I was able to swing bail for you, you'll be out shortly
    Cassandra: Thank goodness, I couldn't tolerate spending the night in this dreadful jail.
    Cenk: Reviewing the charges, these are some pretty heavy allegations.
    Cassandra: I realize that, I just want to avoid jail. I'll even pay a fine.
    Cenk: Well, the feds are always looking to make an example of someone, you never know how much time you'll get.
    Cassandra: Give me an estimate.
    Cenk: 5-10 years.
    Cassandra: Good grief. I can't go to prison.
    Cenk: We could cut a deal.
    Cassandra: What?
    Cenk: You pay back everyone that lost money in the savings and loan.
    Cassandra: I can do that, my resources are enormous.
    Cenk: It's not a sure thing, though. The US attorney still might decide to prosecute.
    Cassandra: So I could still be doomed?
    Cenk: We'll see what happens. Keep relatively quiet, no statements to the
    media.
    Cassandra: Sounds fine to me.
    Cenk: I'll be speaking with you again soon.

    Cenk leaves.

    _________________________________________________________________________
    At Number 37, George is at the bar, John Phelps enters and sits at the other end of the bar.


    George: I bet you're real happy right now. You made it clear you wanted to embarrass my company and you got
    what you wanted.


    John: You're right, I am happy, I'm always happy when one of my investigations is successful. I can't take all the credit though, your mother had a lot to do with it.
    George: That's low, it's really low.
    John: It's not like it isn't true.
    George: You are pathetic, you make a career out of shaming people.
    John: No, I try to keep them honest. And people like you, I don't like, you think you are above the law.
    George: You can't call me dishonest, I didn't know anything about the fake documents.
    John: It's still pretty laughable that you didn't have a clue what was going on in your own company.
    George: Laugh all you want, but I'm still going to break into retail and compete with your friends, the McGregors.
    John: You talk about the McGregors like you aren't one.
    George: I'm not one in the same sense as the others are.



    George gets up to leave.

    John: Whatever that means. (sarcastically) You have a good day and stay clear of the SEC.

    George leaves the bar.

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    ____________________________________________________________

    Lynette is still crying as Anna hugs her.


    Lynette: I feel like this is my fault.


    Anna: Blaming yourself won't do any good now.
    Lynette: None of this would have happened if I was just honest with him, he would have
    never started drinking or taking those pills.
    Anna: It's all so awful.
    Lynette: I handled things in the worst way possible.
    Anna: Right now, you need to focus on Jim's recovery, he's going to need all the strength he can get.
    Lynette: I'm so scared right now.

    Lynette looks over and sees Elliot and Eleanor sitting on the other side of the lobby, they looked very
    stressed. Just then, Dr. Claiborne returns to the lobby.


    Leslie: Well, I have good news.
    Lynette: That's fantastic.


    Eleanor: You mean Jim's going to be all right?
    Leslie: It looks like he will. We got him to the OR just in time, we did an angioplasty.
    Eleanor: Do you know if there will be any permanent damage?
    Leslie: In most cases like this I've worked on, the patient has a good recovery rate.
    We're keeping him on clot busting drugs just in case anything else happens, other than that, I don't think we have to worry.


    Elliot: Thank god, he's going to be all right.
    Leslie: He won't be conscious for quite awhile, but you can see him if you like.
    Eleanor: Thank you very much, Dr. Claiborne.

    Leslie goes back to the ER.

    Lynette: He's going to be all right.
    Anna: That's why it's good to have faith, it can move mountains.
    Lynette: It really does.
    Anna: I'm so relieved right now.
    Lynette: You've been here with me all night, you need to get some rest.
    Anna: I don't want to leave you here.
    Lynette: We know Jim is all right now, so I'll be fine here. You can come back later.
    Anna: I could use a bite to eat and a quick nap, so I'll go home and do that, but I'll come back later.
    Lynette: That's fine.
    Anna: Call me if there are any new developments.
    Lynette: I will.

    Anna leaves. Lynette goes over to Eleanor and Elliot.

    Lynette: I know you don't want to speak to me right now, but now that we know Jim is okay, I was hoping that we
    can all at least try to pull together to help him when it's time for him to start recovery.
    I know you're upset with me, but just for Jim's sake, I'm asking you this.
    Eleanor: Whatever is best for my son's recovery, I'll do it.

    Lynette looks sad, thinking about the entire situation. A montage of scenes of the characters lamenting their troubles begins, as Faith Hill's Cry plays in the background.

    We see Andrew riding in a towncar to the airport and again look at a picture his family, still conflicted.

    At the hospital, Lynette walks into Jim's room. She stands by his bed side and sighs deeply.

    At the McGregor Estate, Anna is in the den having a cup of tea. She looks over at the mantle and sees a picture

    of her and Andrew. Anna shakes her head, thinking of Andrew's deception. She prepares to go up stairs, when the

    doorbell rings. She goes to answer and finds Andrew on the other side. A look of shock comes over her face.

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  6. ReddFoxx
    #82 Monday, November 24th (BONUS EPISODE)

    At the hospital, Lynette is sitting in the waiting room resting when her cell phone vibrates. She goes outside to answer it.


    Lynette: (into phone) Hello?


    Greg: I just called to see how you were doing this morning.
    Lynette: Not good at all.
    Greg: What's wrong?
    Lynette: Jim had a heart attack.
    Greg: That's awful, is he going to be all right?
    Lynette: The doctors say he should be, but he's still not awake yet.
    Greg: That's good, the paramedics must of gotten him here quickly.
    Lynette: I've been up all night, the stress has just drained me.
    Greg: Is anyone there with you?
    Lynette: My mom was here earlier and is coming back later.
    Greg: Right now, words cannot describe how bad I feel about all of this.
    Lynette: The blame lies squarly with me, it was my lying that caused the problem.
    Greg: Still, I had an affair with a married woman and now her husband has had a heart attack, that
    sort of makes me feel terrible.
    Lynette: I understand, but the fact still remains, it was up to me to be truthful and I didn't do that.

    Eleanor comes outside.



    Eleanor: Lynette?
    Lynette: I've got to go, talk to you later (hangs up)
    What's wrong?
    Eleanor: The doctor said Jim is awake.
    Lynette: That's wonderful.
    Eleanor: She said he's asking for you.
    Lynette: Well, I better get in there.

    Lynette hurries back inside.

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    ____________________________________________________________________________
    Anna stands in disbelief, seeing Andrew at the door.


    Anna: This can't be real.


    Andrew: It's me.
    Anna: Andrew? How?
    Andrew: It's a long story
    Anna: There has to be some explaination, this can't be happening.
    Andrew: I didn't even know how to tell you, because I knew it would be so unbelievable.
    Anna: My husband died in a plane crash years ago. Is this some sort of hoax?
    Andrew: I survived. It's not a hoax and I can prove it.

    Andrew takes a tattered old photograph of him and Anna from his wallet and hands it to Anna.

    Andrew: Turn it over.

    The photo has Anna's handwriting on the back, dated 1968.

    Andrew: That is a photo that I always carried in my wallet, nobody else would have that.
    Anna: I remember this, it was the only one in a set I had, the photographer made a mistake and
    didn't make duplicates. You liked it so much, you wanted it for your wallet.
    Andrew: So now you believe it?
    Anna: I've got to sit down.

    Andrew helps Anna to the couch.

    Andrew: I know this is all a terrible shock.
    Anna: You have no idea.
    Andrew: It took me a long time to figure out how I was going to do this.
    Anna: I have so many questions, I don't know where to start.

    Anna looks at Andrew again in disbelief.

    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    Lynette comes into Jim's hospital room.

    Lynette: Jim?


    Jim: (weakly) Lynette.
    Lynette: It's me, I'm here.
    Jim: What happened?
    Lynette: You had a heart attack.
    Jim: A heart attack?
    Lynette: It's all right now, the doctor says you are going to be fine.
    Jim: How are the kids? Are they all right?
    Lynette: My aunt Alma has them. I've been here at the hospital all night, your parents are here too.
    Jim: My head is killing me.
    Lynette: You probably just need to rest and not try to talk.
    Jim: I haven't had a headache like this since-- , Don't tell me I was drinking?
    Lynette: Don't get yourself all worked up.
    Jim: I was, wasn't I?
    Lynette: We don't need to talk about that now.
    Jim: All I remember is that I was so angry about what you did and---, I don't even know why I wanted you in
    here, after everything that has happened.
    Lynette: Please, let's not get into that now.
    Jim: I was sober for so many years, I thought I had it kicked.
    Lynette: And you will beat it again, it's just a matter of time.
    Jim: A divorce and rehab, now those are some things to look forward to.
    Lynette: Like I said, let's not think about all that now, you need rest.
    Jim: I feel like the biggest idiot in the world right now. All those years of sobriety, gone.

    Lynette pats Jim's hand.

    _____________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________

    Andrew is explaining everything to Anna.

    Anna: So you've been alive all this time and didn't tell anyone?
    Andrew: I was in such terrible shape, I didn't want to come back and be a burden.
    Anna: It wouldn't have been a burden, you're my husband. It certainly would have been better than
    letting your family grieve.
    Andrew: It's complicated
    Anna: What finally made you come back?
    Andrew: I heard you lost the company and I had to step in. Aaron acted as my proxy.
    Anna: Aaron, I knew it was strange that he just showed up out of the blue.
    Andrew: He also helped get me back to health and sort of convinced me I needed to come home.
    Anna: You needed convincing? How could you not want to come back to your family?
    Andrew: After the whole thing with Cassandra came out, I knew you would be very upset about it. I wanted to make up for

    it in some way, but not face the possibility of you not forgiving me, that's why I had Aaron act as my proxy.
    Anna: Don't even get me started on Cassandra.
    Andrew: There were so many times I wanted to tell you.
    Anna: Of course, but it always just slipped your mind, right?
    Andrew: I made a mistake when I was young and I didn't know how to rectify it.
    Anna: Well, that mistake meant that our marriage was never valid.
    Andrew: We could fix that.
    Anna: It's not that easy, Andrew.
    Andrew: You know that I love you, so why can't we get through this together? I know I don't really deserve forgiveness, but I really am sorry.
    Anna: You haven't been back in an hour, I've barely had time to process the fact that you are alive.
    Andrew: You're right, I'm moving to quickly.
    Anna: I can't deal with all of this.
    Andrew: What are you saying?
    Anna: I'm saying that things just cannot go back to the way they were.
    Andrew: Please, I know you're angry, but--
    Anna: You should have just stayed wherever you were at.
    Andrew: What?
    Anna: I had a hard time with finding out your were already married when you married me, but I'm having a harder

    believing that you would let me grieve over you for years and not let me know you were alive. How could you do that?
    Andrew: I'm back now, I'm not going to hurt you again, I promise.
    Anna: You've already done enough damage. Just go.

    Andrew looks sad and slowly walks out. Anna breaks down crying.
  7. ReddFoxx
    Tech difficulties with pictures

    It's a bright morning and at the McGregor Estate, Anna is reading the newspaper in the kitchen. Andrew comes in the door with doughnuts and coffee.

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    Andrew: Good morning.

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    Anna: Morning.
    Andrew: I went out and got your favorite muffins, I remembered that after all this time.
    Anna: Thanks.
    Andrew: I know it's trivial, but it's my way of saying I never forgot about you.
    Anna: You know, I still can't bring myself to forgiveness just yet, but honestly I'm glad you are back.
    Andrew: And even that's more than I really deserve. I know you've got a lot to hash out before you can even think
    about forgiving me.
    Anna: Why should I?
    Andrew: For one, you haven't even listened to my entire part of the story.
    Anna: I didn't feel it was necessary. You married me while you were still married to another woman and
    had a child with that woman.
    Andrew: I married Cassandra when I was young, we were in love and I thought it was right for me.
    But, after awhile, I learned we didn't really fit with each other and we got a quickie divorce.
    Anna: So you did divorce Cassandra?
    Andrew: I found out later it wasn't valid.
    Anna: You should have told me in the first place.
    Andrew: You were raised so traditional, I didn't think you'd want a divorced man with a child.
    Anna: So you just kept it from me.
    Andrew: I'm sorry, I had fallen for you so hard, I didn't want to ruin it.
    Anna: What about your other son? How do you explain ignoring your child for all those years?
    Andrew: After the divorce I thought was valid, Cassandra moved and I could never find her.
    I looked for them so I could at least try to support him.
    Anna: Did you ever intend to tell me any of this?
    Andrew: Many times, but I always pictured you storming out and leaving me.
    Anna: I wouldn't have done that, I would have valued you telling me the truth.
    Andrew: We've got so much to hash out.
    Anna: You've got a lot to hash out yourself, with your children. Edmund is still so full of anger toward you
    and you still haven't told your other son that you are alive yet. Right now, I think your children should be
    your first priority. Even though I'm no fan of George's, I do think you owe him an explanation, you are his father
    after all.
    Andrew: It won't be easy for me, I have to get my mind clear.
    Anna: Life isn't easy.
    Andrew: Truer words were never spoken.
    Anna: Then why haven't you done anything?
    Andrew: I feel the pressure even more. I set a deadline for myself everyday and then a keep moving it up.
    Anna: Seems that you would have learned that putting things off does no good.
    Andrew: I know, but I've got to do this one step at a time.
    Anna: When are you going to take that first step though?
    Andrew: The sooner, the better.
    Anna: Good.
    Andrew: I think this is the most you've said to me for weeks.
    Anna: I haven't really had much to say.
    Andrew: Accept of course when you had to fill me in on all the drama with our children.
    Anna: Welcome back to the real world.
    Andrew: Guess I better get to work trying mend these fences.
    Anna: More like build them back up.
    Andrew: Here goes nothing.

    Andrew leaves.

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    ___________________________________________________________________________

    Leigh anxiously waits for Norm at the CoffeeRoom. She finally sees him come in the front door and toward her.

    <i>note: The role of Norm Donahue is now being played by Lamman Rucker
    </i>
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    Leigh: Finally.

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    Norm: Sorry to keep you waiting, but it took a bit of time.
    Leigh: Did you meet with the feds?
    Norm: I did. I gave them all of the information I was able to get about Christina and they think they have a case.
    Leigh: The sooner she's arrested, the sooner I can get the courts to question Edmund's associations.
    Norm: We don't know if they'll act at all, but I'm hoping there is a good chance they will.
    Leigh: And they know where to find her?
    Norm: Yep.
    Leigh: I wish I knew more.
    Norm: All they did was thank me for the information and that was it, no further details were disclosed.
    Leigh: What if this falls through?
    Norm: Be a little positive, won't you?
    Leigh: I can't. I tried everything I could to get my kids before, but Edmund and his mother and all their
    money were all there to block me.
    Norm: That doesn't sound like the fighting spirit I've heard from you in the past.
    Leigh: It's just that I'm tired of getting my hopes up and have them dashed.
    Norm: Hey, think of it like this, for all we know, Christina could be getting busted right now and
    Edmund being questioned about why he's so close to a criminal like her.
    Leigh: When you've got money and resources like Edmund, you can avoid anything.
    Norm: You can only buy yourself out of so much.
    Leigh: I'm sorry if I sound pessimistic, but I like I said, I can't get my hopes up.
    Norm: I promised you I'd help you get you kids back and that's what I'm going to do.
    Leigh: Thank you, I don't know where I would have turned had I not had you.
    Norm: I care about you, we were close at one time and I hope we can be close again.

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    At Edmund's condo, Edmund is having breakfast with Christina.

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    Christina: You haven't said more than two words since we got here, what's wrong?

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    Edmund: Nothing's wrong.
    Christina: It's about your father, isn't it?
    Edmund: That has been on my mind a lot.
    Christina: I can understand that, it's pretty hard to digest.
    Edmund: My biggest problem is figuring out why he stayed away so long and let his family grieve.
    I could never do that to my family, ever.
    Christina: People do the wrong thing sometimes, but some of those times, they should be forgiven.
    Edmund: You saying I should forgive my Father?
    Christina: I'm giving you my viewpoint, it's up to you to make the decision.
    Edmund: I don't know. Part of me is glad to have him back, because the family is back together again.
    Christina: I know I wish I had a second chance with my father. He died when I was six years old.
    Edmund: I'm sorry. You never told me that before.
    Christina: It's not something I like to talk about.
    Edmund: I'm sure I'm not going to be angry forever, but right now I just can't let go. My brother and sisters
    have welcomed him back with no problem.
    Christina: Under the circumstances, there wasn't a right or a wrong way to react, everyone is different.
    Edmund: I suppose you're right. But, it is a new year and I want to start fresh, leave all the old behind.
    I'm so glad I can leave that custody suit behind me.
    Christina: So am I. You're a wonderful father, I can tell by just watching you with the kids.
    Edmund: And, I'm glad that we found each other again. Hopefully this year, both of us have nowhere
    but up to go.
    Christina: I really hope for that too. Thank you for breakfast.
    Edmund: No problem.
    Christina: I've got some stuff I need to take care of now, so I gotta get going. I'll see you later though.
    Edmund: All right.

    Christina opens the door to leave and a federal agent is on the other side.

    Agent: Are you Christina Davidson?
    Christina: I am.
    Agent: Miss Davidson, you are under arrest for dealing in stolen goods.

    The agent handcuffs Christina.

    Edmund: What is going on here?
    Agent: And, Sir, are you Edmund McGregor?
    Edmund: Yes, I am. Could you please tell me what is going on?
    Agent: You'll need to come with us as well, for questioning.
    Edmund: What for?
    Agent: We just want to know if you have any information about Miss Davidson's activities.
    Edmund: Okay, I'll cooperate, but I don't have any idea what's going on.

    Edmund looks puzzled.


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    At his Athletic Club suite, George is trying to get some work done when he's interrupted by a knock at the door.
    He answers it and Cassandra is on the other side holding a bag.


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    George: You're here early.

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    Cassandra: I wanted to stop by and bring the baby some more things.
    George: Mother, you've been bring him stuff since you found out about him. You're
    going to spoil him.
    Cassandra: This is my first grandchild, you can't blame me for getting a little carried away.
    Where is he?
    George: He's sleeping right now.
    Cassandra: I think it's wonderful how you've rearranged your schedule so you have time to spend with your son. You've
    got a good paternal instinct.
    George: Teri and I both have made our schedules flexible so that both of us can spend enough time with him.
    Cassandra: I'm proud of you, you stepped up to the plate. You know how to be a father despite not having one yourself.
    George: Mother, I don't want to rehash all of that.
    Cassandra: Just an observation.
    George: Should I remind you about the trial you have coming up, partly because you couldn't let go of the past?
    Cassandra: It just is very hard to let go, it still hurts.
    George: I know it does and it bothers me too. But having a child now has given me a better outlook, the future
    is more looking forth too, than rehashing the past.

    Just then, there is a knock at door.

    Cassandra: I'll get that.

    Cassandra answers the door and gasps upon seeing Andrew.

    George: Mother, what is it?

    George goes over to the door, he is shocked to see Andrew, the father he had only seen in pictures.



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  8. ReddFoxx
    George and Cassandra are still shocked at the site of Andrew.



    Cassandra: This can't be.


    Andrew: I can't tell you how many times I've heard that since I've been back.


    George: This makes no sense.
    Andrew: It's a very long story and we've got a lot to talk about.
    Cassandra: I need to sit down.

    Cassandra sits down.

    Cassandra: I thought you were gone forever, now you're standing at the door.
    George: This can't be who I think it is.
    Cassandra: I'd know your father anywhere and that's him.
    George: It's not possible. We know that he died a long time ago.
    Andrew: Like I told you, it's a long story, but I am Andrew McGregor. I held you when
    you were just an infant, I know you couldn't possibly remember.
    George: I don't know.
    Cassandra: Let's hear what he has to say. I want to hear exactly why he left, without
    so much as a word why.
    Andrew: Now wait a minute, Cassandra. I think we both have some explaining to do to George. He
    needs the truth from both his parents.
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    At the police station, Edmund and Stephen are just coming out of questioning.


    Edmund: Thanks for coming so quickly.


    Stephen: I'm glad you caught me, I was just about to go to Chicago on business.
    It wouldn't have good for you to be questioned without a lawyer.
    Edmund: I don't get any of this, I never would have thought Christina would have been involved
    in so many illegal things.
    Stephen: Sometimes you think you know somebody.
    Edmund: They think I had something to do with her dealings.
    Stephen: They didn't accuse you of anything.
    Edmund: Not in so many words, but it's obvious that I'm implicated. Christina
    deals in stolen merchandise, I'm in the retail business.
    Stephen: Stay calm.
    Edmund: I can't. I just got Troy and Kevin back, what if this causes me to lose them?
    Stephen: We'll handle this and it will all be fine.

    Christina and her lawyer come out of the holding area.


    Christina: Well, I made bail.
    Edmund: Yeah, I can see that.
    Christina: I know how upset you must be right now.
    Edmund: When were you planning on telling me the truth about you?
    Christina: I never intended to get this involved with you again, but
    when we started to get closer, I was afraid to say anything. I didn't even
    think it was going to be a problem, all of that was behind me.
    Edmund: That's not good enough.
    Christina: Please, you have got to believe me.
    Edmund: I can't even look at you right now. Because of you, I'm under a microscope.
    Christina: I'll make sure you don't get pulled further into this, I already told them
    you had nothing to do with this.
    Edmund: Your word is no good with these people. I could be up on charges of haboring
    a criminal and that is something that Leigh could use as grounds to take my kids from me.
    Christina: If I could do this all over again, I would have told you everything, I probably
    wouldn't have even come here.
    Edmund: It's too late for that now.

    Edmund leaves.

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    Leigh and Norm are at her apartment discussing the case.


    Norm: Just talked to my sources and the plan is done.


    Leigh: You mean Christina was busted?
    Norm: Yep, right at Edmund's house.
    Leigh: The judge surely will see that as an improper environment for children.
    Norm: I've petitioned the court on those grounds, we can get a hearing soon.
    Leigh: Finally, I have the upper hand. At least I hope I do.
    Norm: You do. The fact that the cops hauled Edmund in for questioning is extra security.
    Leigh: Wait a minute? They hauled Edmund in too?
    Norm: Is that a problem?
    Leigh: All I wanted to do was get custody of my kids, I never wanted Edmund to be
    in any real legal trouble.
    Norm: Relax, it was just questioning.
    Leigh: And things like that can lead to even more. I'm starting to think I went to far.
    Norm: You can't turn back now.
    Leigh: I've been so caught up in the case, I think I've forgotten this is really about the
    kids.
    Norm: It is, you want a chance to raise them yourself.
    Leigh: Yes, but look at what I've resorted to. I may have gotten their father in
    real legal trouble.
    Norm: Trust me, he won't get in trouble.
    Leigh: I don't want to risk it any further.
    Norm: It's too late. What's done is done.
    Leigh: And I'll have to live with the consequences.
    Norm: Stop worrying. The only thing that is going to happen is what you've wanted to happen
    and that's full custody of your kids.
    Leigh: I've never been a saint and never will be, but I do have a conscience and sometimes
    it speaks to me too late. What have a I done?

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    Back at the Athletic Club, Andrew is trying to explain things to George and Cassandra.

    George: So, you've been alive all these years? Who would have thought it.
    Andrew: It was a long road to recovery for me.
    Cassandra: That was you in that car I saw. I'm not crazy after all.
    George: You seem to love secrets, don't you? You kept your past a secret and on top of that, you
    kept it a secret you were alive.
    Andrew: I can tell you've grown into very much your mother's son.
    George: She was the only one there to raise me, so it makes sense.
    Cassandra: And I think I did a fine job of that, raising a son without a father isn't easy.
    Andrew: Don't play that game anymore. I'm sure you've told George a lot of things about me that
    aren't fair.
    George: You walked out without giving a thought about me.
    Andrew: Is that what she told you?
    George: It's the truth, isn't it?
    Andrew: No. Your mother and I got a divorce, it turns out it wasn't valid, but nonetheless she knew we were finished.
    I was supposed to be a part of your life.
    George: Divorce?
    Andrew: Of course, she didn't tell you. It seems like her goal was to make me out to be the villain.
    You mother took you and moved away, I tried to find you, but I never succeeded.
    Cassandra: The fact remains that you left me to marry someone else and started another family.
    Andrew: I never forgot about my son, but I did move on with my like and you knew that I intended
    to do that. And for the record, I didn't get involved with anyone until after the divorce.
    George: Is all of this true, Mother?
    Cassandra: Who are you going to believe? Me or the father who hasn't seen you since infancy?
    George: I know how you can be, sometimes you have your own version of the truth to suit yourself.
    Cassandra: What does it matter now? You grew up just fine without him.
    George: I want the truth.
    Cassandra: All right. After the divorce, I was angry and determined to raise you on my own, so I
    took off. When you got older and started asking about your father, I was afraid that you would
    want to go live with him because he become a business tycoon and could give you everything I couldn't, so I
    told you he left us high and dry.
    George: All about you, everything is about you. Do you know how terrible it feels to grow up thinking a parent
    cares nothing about you?
    Cassandra: I can't make any excuses, what I did was very stupid and selfish.
    George: I can't figure you out, it's one thing after another with you. I find out you've done one thing and
    try to let it go and then I found out something else you did.
    Cassandra: If we can talk this out--
    George: I can't deal with this right now, either of you.

    George goes in the bedroom and closes the door.

    Cassandra: Never thought I'd ever have to deal with you causing me grief again.
    Andrew: Take some responsibility here, you didn't have to tell our son those lies.
    Cassandra: You broke our home in the first place.
    Andrew: That marriage wasn't going to work, had we stayed together, we would have both been miserable.
    Cassandra: You didn't want to try.
    Andrew: I'm not here to talk shoulda, coulda, wouldas with you.
    Cassandra: The funny thing is, we are still married. That quickie divorce lawyer of yours never filed
    the paperwork properly.
    Andrew: I know that and I'm prepared to fix it.
    Cassandra: You are, are you?
    Andrew: I certainly am.
    Cassandra: I suppose you want to make your marriage to the happy homemaker/CEO legit.
    Andrew: You always did have a sharp tongue, it's gotten even sharper over the years.
    Cassandra: I adapt over time, in this world you have to.
    Andrew: I'll have my lawyer contact you soon about the divorce papers.
    Cassandra: You do that as soon as possible.

    Cassandra opens the door and Andrew leaves. Cassandra shuts the door behind him and takes a deep breath,
    realizing her world just got more complicated.
  9. ReddFoxx

    Anatomy of Life

    By ReddFoxx,

    Anatomy of Life is a modern telling of the age old chore of living life. Rural Conroy Valley, Maryland is home to several generations of the upper class Marlowe Family, the middle class Wright Family and the working poor Hayes Family.
  10. ReddFoxx

    Cast

    By ReddFoxx,

    Haven Marlowe - Sandra Dee Robinson
    Panola Wright - Crystal R. Fox
    Joseph Wright - Darnell Williams
    Garland Hayes - Leon
    Greg Marlowe - Robert Scott Wilson
    Clyde Wright - Trai Byers
    Paula Hayes - Shannon Kane
    Adam Hayes - Kingston Faraday
    Curtis Wright - Trevante Rhodes
    Alicia Marlowe - Bridgit Mendler
    Stephen LeBas - Casey Moss
    Olivia Prospect - Laura Harrier
    And Victoria Rowell as Rose Prospect
     
     
     
     
  11. ReddFoxx

    Casting and other news

    By ReddFoxx,

    The short opening sequence for the show has been debuted. Sources close to the show say a longer version is in the works.

    http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1539150TT54jSTW

    In other casting news, as previously reported a new family will be coming to the blog very soon. The first member of that family has been cast. Darnell Williams, best known for his role on All My Children as Jesse Hubbard will be joining the cast as John Phelps, a state senator who will be involved in an upcoming storyline.
  12. ReddFoxx

    Coming Up on Novi

    By ReddFoxx,

    Sneak Peek

    - Much to Yvette's anger, someone else learns about George's paternity

    - In a weak moment, Lynette crosses the line with Greg

    - Henry fears Trish and Joseph's old spark might be reignited

    - Someone is put in peril

    - Edmund's custody battle heats up

    Daily episodes will resume very soon.
  13. ReddFoxx

    Ep. 001

    By ReddFoxx,

    Note: Future episodes will be slightly longer. This is not my best work, other episodes will be better.

    Episode #001

    Carol confronts Trish about JC not aligning himself with Donahue. Trish tells her that JC is old enough to make his own decisions and has decided that he prefers working at McGregor. Carol then accuses Trish of supporting Joseph and Anna manipulating JC for their own purposes. Trish calls the accusation ridiculous and shows Carol out of her office.

    Yvette proposes building a major shopping complex on land purchased by Andrew shortly before his death, but Anna rejects the idea, because Andrew intended for the land to be a preserve. Yvette tells Anna that Andrew left the company to his family to run as they see fit, so therefore the land should be used for the complex. Anna says that she will not violate Andrew's wishes, but Yvette is determined to get what she wants.

    Joseph and JC are at a restaurant when JC brings up the subject of Carol. Joseph tells JC that it is fine if he has a relationship with the other side of his family, but to be careful of how close he gets to them. JC says that he can't spend anytime with her without her accusing Joseph of poisoning his mind against her. Joseph scoff at the accusation, saying that he always taught JC to make up his own mind about people. Joseph looks over and sees Carol entering the restaurant. She comes over to their table, only speaking to JC and giving Joseph a cold glare. Carol hugs JC, before the waiter seats her at a table on the other side of the restaurant.

    At the Donahue House, Norm answers the door to find brother Cody standing on the other side. As soon as Cody steps inside, they begin to argue. Norm ask why Cody didn't attend their father's funeral a year ago and Cody states that he wouldn't have felt welcomed after staying away from home for so many years.


  15. ReddFoxx

    Get Ready

    By ReddFoxx,

    After a very long hiatus, Varied Lives will be returning to SON and SONOP.

    "November is going to be a good month for Varied Lives and the stories are going to make up for the long hiatus." says the head writer.

    So what can we expect to see? The head writer didn't drop many hints, other than that some characters that have been on the back burner will be moving to the front. "We'll be seeing some new character interactions, new friendships and of course, new rivalries."

    And same as last year, Varied Lives will have a Thanksgiving Special that is a can't miss for viewers. Head Writer Phillip Connelly says, "This year, the special is going to be very character driven, but stories will be progressing greatly."

    Varied Lives returns later on today. Get Ready.
  16. ReddFoxx

    Monday 6/24/2019

    By ReddFoxx,

    The wedding of Olivia Prospect and Clyde Wright is fast approaching. Olivia sits in the living room of the Wright home filling out invitations with Panola and Haven.
     
    Olivia: Thank you so much for helping me do this, ladies. I know hand signed invitations are a pain, but I want to make them personal to let my guests know how much I appreciate them.
     
    Panola: It is no problem, Olivia. This is how I did it with my wedding, except I wrote each and every word myself.
     
    Haven: Now when I got married my husband insisted on handling all the odds and ends. Little did I know he’d choose the cheapest printer and they ended up spelling our names wrong. Such a disaster much like the marriage.
     
    Panola: Haven, we might not want to talk about a marriage being a disaster and this girl is about to get married.
     
    Haven: Oh, I’m so sorry, please forgive me. You and Clyde are going to be very happy together. He’s a good man.
     
    Olivia: I know. That is why I worked so hard to get to him before any of the other women in Conroy Valley did.
     
    (Olivia’s phone rings)
     
    Olivia: Please excuse me for a sec, this is the boutique about my dress.
     
    (Olivia excuses herself to make a phone call)
     
    Haven: I am so happy for them. Especially Clyde considering all he has been through.
     
    Panola: Me too, but I am worried.
     
    Haven: What has you worried, Panola?
     
    Panola: He’s marrying his ex-wife’s sister and not just any ex-wife.
     
    Haven: Clyde didn’t know she was Paula’s sister until awhile after they met. Besides, Paula’s still in prison.
     
    Panola: But with that gang she used to run with you never know if you might try to have somebody on the outside come and mess with Clyde about this. I can’t stand thinking about it.
     
    Haven: This is a happy time, so try not to let anything stress you.
     
    Panola: I’m trying, but something just won’t let me rest. Feels like it’s in the air.
     
    ______________________________
     
     
    On a country route, a smart looking electric car cruises down the highway. It passes a sign that says “Entering Conroy Valley”. Inside the car is a well dressed woman with a determined look on her face.
     
    At the Hayes home, Garland is straightening up when he hears a knock at the door. He takes a sip of beer and looks through the peep hole of the door. He deeply sighs, closes his eyes for a beat and then slowly opens the door.
     
    Garland: Paula.
     
    Paula: Hello, Daddy.
     
    Garland: What are you doing here?
     
    Paula: You should know how to better welcome somebody than that with all the southern home training grandma used to push on us. Ooh, this place looks just like it did when I left.
     
    Garland: You mean before you got locked up.
     
    Paula: But I worked my butt off being good in there and got me an early release. Can you believe it?
     
    Garland: Sort of. You sure ain’t no stranger to running a con.
     
    Paula: Oh, you’re still so funny, Daddy. I know you’re glad to see me but that masculinity thing just won’t let you show it. Where’s Adam?
     
    Garland: Who?
     
    Paula: You’re going to play that again? By now I thought you would have accepted it.
     
    Garland: Look, I can’t be dealing with talking about Adam and figuring out what you’re up to, so just cut to the chase about what you want.
     
    Paula: I need a place to stay.
     
    Garland: Can’t your mother put you up in the big old mansion in Charterwood with that bougie husband of hers?
     
    Paula: She hooked me up with some clothes so I get to working and all that, but I wanted to come home to where my roots are. You can fix me some of the sausage and gravy you cook so good and I can tell you about my plans.
     
    Garland: Don’t tell me about nothing illegal that you are trying to do, Paula. I’m too old for your mess.
     
    Paula: Don’t worry, it’s all gonna be really legit. I’m going to be doing some clothes merchandising. Somebody in the pen showed me a thing or too.
     
    (Paula picks up the newspaper and flips through it. She looks on the society page and sees the news about Clyde’s wedding)
     
    Paula: Isn’t that just cute as can be? (She smirks and throws the newspaper down on the table)
     
    At one of the Wright’s grocery stores, Clyde is taking inventory. Curtis walks in and shakes his head.
     
    Curtis: Clyde, Clyde. Man, why do you do this? You’re up in the office with Mom and I. You don’t have to take inventory.
     
    Clyde: I enjoy it. It’s a stress reliever and right now that is what I need.
     
    Curtis: This wedding is getting to you. I knew it would. You aren’t ready to be married again.
     
    Clyde: Oh, I want to be married. It’s just that it feels so right that it scares me.
     
    Curtis: What are you talking about? That makes no sense.
     
    Clyde: You probably don’t understand, but anytime something good happens for me I start psyching myself out and thinking it’s too good to be true.
     
    Curtis: I’d probably feel some kind of way if I got shot by my last wife.
     
    Clyde: Really, Curtis? Man, this is serious.
     
    Curtis: My bad, sorry. You’re thinking too much and that’s why you’ve always got them headaches.
     
    Clyde: That’s a sinus issue.
     
    Curtis: Whatever, I know what it really is. You’re afraid of Paula.
     
    Clyde: That’s ridiculous. She’s going to be in prison awhile longer and probably won’t be thinking about me when she gets out.
     
    Curtis: Even the sanest woman would flip if he ex-husband was marrying her sister. Paula didn’t even like the church mothers hugging you to long. You remember she almost flipped out in church that one time.
     
    Clyde: That is my past. Olivia is my future and that is where my head is at. I’m just worried about problems in general. Paula is the furthest thing from my mind.
     
     
    ______________________________
     
     
    Meanwhile, Panola stops in at her office and finds Joseph there.
     
    Panola: Joseph, I thought you’d be at home. Is something wrong?
     
    Joseph: We got a big problem. Paula is out of prison.
     
    Panola: What? Hold on now, she wasn’t supposed to get out for another few years.
     
    Joseph: Yes, but apparently she was released for being a model prisoner.
     
    Panola: Our grandchild died because of her and she just gets out early, how?
     
    Joseph: That’s the way it works sometimes, babe.
     
    Panola: Can he get a restraining order or something? Anything to protect him.
     
    Joseph: He could do that, but it’s really best if he didn’t acknowledge her at all. She might not even come back to Conroy Valley. Baltimore was her real stomping ground, so maybe she’ll stay that.
     
    Panola: I don’t know, she was still mighty angry at him. I can still see her face in court and feel all that hate.
     
    Joseph: Look, I only told you just so we can be alert, not so you can start stressing yourself out.
     
    (Joseph embraces Panola)
     
    Panola: I’ll try to be calm, but I had been having bad feelings about her coming back.
     
     
    Clyde walks up the steps to his apartment and he suddenly feels a presence behind him. He turns around and sees Paula.
     
    Paula: Long time no see, Clyde. How are you?
     
    (Paula smirks at Clyde as he looks very nervous)
  17. ReddFoxx

    Monday, March 12th

    By ReddFoxx,

    Monday, March 12th

    Anna rings the doorbell at Yvette and Chester's, Chester answers.


    Chester: Anna, this is a surprise. I didn't think you'd be back for a couple of more weeks.


    Anna: I figured I needed to come back quickly in light of what is happening with the company. It's good to see you, Chester.
    Chester: You too. I'm guessing you want to speak with Yvette.
    Anna: Yes, we do have some things to discuss.
    Chester: She's out on the terrace.
    Anna: Thank you.

    Anna goes out to the terrace.


    Yvette: Mom, you're back.
    Anna: Of course, the company is falling apart and I had to find out on television.
    Yvette: I apologize for that, I had no idea that Cassandra was going to do that. How did you even know about her show?
    Anna: Someone from the board called me.
    Yvette: Great.
    Anna: While Cassandra is a very vengeful person, I would expect nothing less than cheap tactics from her. But from you,
    I expected to hear from the truth right away. Why didn't you tell me that the company had a shortfall?
    Yvette: I only found out a few days ago myself and I did not want to burden you with this problem
    while you and Dad are trying to get back on track.
    Anna: Your father and I are getting there, you telling me the truth wouldn't effect that. I had to come home, it's the wrong time to be away,
    especially when we may have to put up some of our own savings.
    Yvette: You put me in charge and I felt I had to fix the issue.
    Anna: That's all well and good, but I need to be clued in when there is a crisis. This is our family legacy, I want it preserved
    for the next generation.
    Yvette: And you can rest assured that Joseph and I are handling it.
    Anna: It's a pretty large shortfall, what measures have you taken to cover it?
    Yvette: Well, we sold off the stores we opened in the Upper Peninsula, as well as various assets.
    We are also considering selling the in house Men's clothing line.
    Anna: That's a big cash generator for us.
    Yvette: I realize that, but I've been shopping it around and I can get a good price for it. We can always start
    a new Men's line from scratch.
    Anna: Will it be enough?
    Yvette: Barely.
    Anna: Fortunately, I think I can sink some of my savings into it and borrow against the estate.
    Yvette: Wait a minute, borrowing against the estate should be off limits. That's the family home.
    Anna: It might be the only way to get some cash quick.
    Yvette: I'm just afraid of losing.
    Anna: Listen, you've got what it takes, you just hit a roadblock. You can handle challenges.
    Yvette: I thought I could, but this one is really throwing me for a loop.
    Anna: You got to hold it together, that's why I put you in charge, because you have the strength.
    Yvette: Thanks, Mom. It means a lot that you believe in me, but I'm still scared.
    Anna: Well, not much can be done to avoid that, it's a human reaction.
    Yvette: If we lose this company-
    Anna: Don't even think about that.
    Yvette: You're right, that doesn't even sound like me to be so defeatist. Tomorrow, I'm going to wheel and deal to keep McGregor from going under.
    Anna: That's better.

    _____________________________________________________

    At Number 37, Andrew finds Cassandra at the bar.


    Cassandra: Well, look who is here.


    Andrew: That show of yours, I have to give it to you. I never thought anyone would bring tabloid style to the business world.
    Cassandra: Drew, you know I'm an innovator.
    Andrew: I call it spiteful.
    Cassandra: You've obviously never heard of not attacking the messenger. I just reported the news, if you wanted to keep it
    private, you should make sure McGregor is airtight when it comes to public relations.
    Andrew: You've got beef with me, I get it, but I built that company for my family's security. Don't take it out on them.
    Cassandra: You are confused, this is not personal.
    Andrew: No?
    Cassandra: I started my station and I needed a good story to get started, I found one and grabbed it.
    Andrew: And in the process, you can get back at me.
    Cassandra: I didn't cause McGregor to have a shortfall, you should ask your children about that.
    Andrew: But you knew the investors would be sent into a panic by the information you put out.
    Cassandra: In reality, they deserved to know the truth.
    Andrew: That's what gets me, how did you know about the shortfall?
    Cassandra: I have my sources.
    Andrew: You've found a leak in the company.
    Cassandra: Nothing of the sort, I came by the information honestly.
    Andrew: That's the thing, you couldn't have come by it honestly. I may have been out of the corporate game for awhile, but
    I know the privacy hasn't changed.
    Cassandra: Perhaps it has. You don't tend to get good results when a home maker runs a corporation for years.
    Andrew: Anna's a sharp lady, she ran McGregor like a professional.
    Cassandra: We all tell our lies for the people we're caught up with.
    Andrew: You are so bitter. Have you really been this way for over 40 years?
    Cassandra: Look, why don't you go home and see if you can manage to repair your marriage or should I say, what you thought was your marriage.
    Andrew: Have you signed those papers yet?
    Cassandra: They are in the mail, obviously I want our long deceased marriage to be nullified as much as you do.
    Andrew: Good, then we can both get on with our lives.
    Cassandra: Now, if you'll excuse me, I'd like to finish my drink in solitude.

    Andrew leaves.

    ____________________________________________________________________

    At Donahue, Carol is holding a meeting with Trish.


    Carol: We have a surplus.


    Trish: Yep, what do you want to do with it?
    Carol: I was thinking of making a purchase, one that will yield big dividends.
    Trish: Okay, I think that's feasible right now.
    Carol: Yvette McGregor is putting out the word that McGregor's Men's Line is up for sale.
    Trish: They must really be in trouble if they are going to let that go, it's made millions.
    Carol: And it can do the same for us.

    She hands Trish a folder.

    Trish: You've got everything mapped out.
    Carol: What we would do is give the brand a renewal of sorts.
    Trish: And there is the added incentive of pulling off a coup against the McGregors.
    Carol: That is not part of this, it's only a good opportunity.
    Trish: But, you have to admit, it is a good one up in this rivalry.
    Carol: It's barely even that anymore, McGregor is on the way down and Donahue is up.
    Trish: Don't underestimate what they can do over there.
    Carol: There's a difference between underestimating and simply know that we are more formidable.
    Trish: I do feel bad about the troubles McGregor is having.
    Carol: Of course you do, you've always been the compassionate one.
    Trish: My son does work there and the company is his future.
    Carol: He knows he has a place waiting for him here.
    Trish: You always have a deeper motivation for everything, Mom.
    Carol: None at all, but there is that added incentive of potentially having all my family running the company.
    Trish: Do you think McGregor will sale to you?
    Carol: They need the cash flow, they won't be turning down any offers.
    Trish: Depends on where the offer comes from.
    Carol: I think they are more shrewd than arrogant at this point. It takes a crisis to bring the high and mighty down a peg.
    Trish: Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, there have got to be more than a few other interested parties.
    Carol: I feel confident. Buying this line is the next step in being number one.

    ___________________________________________________________________________

    At Number 37, George walks in. He sees Joseph at a table and goes over to him


    Joseph: Come to gloat?


    George: No, I want to clear a few things up about my mother's new show.
    Joseph: It sent a real panic through our pool of investors.
    George: I know and I want to be clear that I had nothing to do with that.
    Joseph: And why is it that you needed to make that clear? Not long ago, you were ready to take control of the company.
    George: That was then, this is now. I finally realized I have a family I know nothing about and fighting them was a waste of time.
    Joseph: I'm not sure if you are serious, but I got to at least hear you out.
    George: Now that I have a child, my perspective has changed.
    Joseph: That does tend to happen. When JC was born, I looked at everything differently.
    George: I was angry for years because I felt like our father didn't care anything about me, that wasn't true and
    I'm finally past it.
    Joseph: And you can believe that if Dad knew where you were at those years ago, he would have been right there for you.
    George: Anyway, that's all in the past and thankfully I can finally move forward.
    Joseph: Good for you.
    George: Part of me was also sort of envious of how privileged the rest of you grew up.
    Joseph: I thought your mother did decent financially when you were growing up.
    George: I don't mean money, I'm talking about being part of a good family.
    Joseph: We had our ups and downs.
    George: Nothing like mine. I have an older brother, Vance, who my grandparents raised and when he did come to live with us, it was a mess. He ended up on drugs and just went away without a trace.
    Joseph: That's rough, sorry to hear about that.
    George: Yeah, I usually don't like to talk about it, but it's been such a long time and I'm just now dealing with it.
    Joseph: I can understand.
    George: And just to be fully honest, I also want to talk business.
    Joseph: Really?
    George: I heard that you are selling off some assets and I thought I would make some offers, just to keep some of them in the family.
    Joseph: What is the catch?
    George: None at all, I just have this need to help clean up my mother's messes.
    Joseph: I think we'll be able to handle it, some good offers are already coming in.
    George: I get there is probably not a lot of trust.
    Joseph: It's a little shaky, but I am willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.
    George: It takes a time, that's no problem for me.
    Joseph: Took awhile to sink it, but it has really hit me that I have another brother.
    George: The way I showed up was a shock.
    Joseph: Like I said, I'll give you a chance.

    They shake hands.

    Joseph: Every other Friday, I play cards with Edmund and JC, we could use a fourth McGregor.
    George: I think I'll take that invitation up, I'm not a bad card player.
    Joseph: All right then, we'll see you.
    George: Thanks.

    George leaves.

    Joseph: I guess time will tell if he's being sincere.

    _____________________

    Cassandra is at an office in somewhere undisclosed.

    Cassandra: I really have to hand it to you, this work you did was amazing.

    McGregor Board Member Leonard walks out of another room.


    Leonard: I never half do anything.
    Cassandra: Your reputation preceeds you. I just hope the McGregors don't find out you
    are backstabbing them.
    Leonard: When my uncle passed away, he left his board seat to me, they trust his judgment. They won't be any the wiser.
    Cassandra: Getting me classified company information was not hard, but I how exactly did you cause the shortfall in the first place?
    Leonard: I planted a bug in the accounting software, one that can't be traced and looks just like one that the manufacturer had problems with in the past.
    Cassandra: Per our agreement, you get a certified check. There will be more if you keep up the good work.

    She hands him the check.

    Leonard: Pleasure doing business with you.
    Cassandra: The same here.

    Cassandra and Leonard fist bump over their deal. Fade out.
  18. ReddFoxx

    Monday, March 19th

    By ReddFoxx,

    Monday, March 19th

    Anna is having coffee with John at the estate.


    Anna: I know this was quite short notice, but I needed your expertise immediately.


    John: It's fine, my day was slow today and I always like to help out a friend.
    Anna: You've probably already heard the news about McGregor.
    John: That shocked the heck out of me. What's going on?
    Anna: Apparently, it was some software error.
    John: But you suspect otherwise.
    Anna: Cassandra was the first to make the news public, she had the scoop. It just seems as if she had
    some inside information.
    John: Wouldn't be the first time.
    Anna: She's committed corporate espionage before?
    John: It's how she started in the corporate world.
    Anna: Well, if she has a spy in McGregor, I need to find out who it is.
    John: Spies are usually long gone after they deliver their information.
    Anna: Makes sense, but I haven't a clue about who inside the company it could have been.
    John: Low level staffers can do a lot more than you'd ever imagine, even temp workers.
    Anna: And we have a lot of those.
    John: My advice would be to have Yvette and Joseph keep everything very airtight right now, keep as much between them and board as possible.
    Anna: Investors will want to know.
    John: Secure communications over a secured network.
    Anna: We already have that.
    John: Not the kind I'm talking about. My firm has some special software that is made especially for this sort of situation.
    Anna: All right, I'll tell Yvette to contact your firm.
    John: We will get you squared away.
    Anna: Thank you, we've never had to deal wit a spy before.
    John: In this economy, it's more common. Everyone wants to make a quick buck.
    Anna: When we find out who it is, they will be dealt with accordingly.

    ___________________________________



    Yvette and Joseph are discussing the selling of assets at McGregor, when Leonard walks in.


    Joseph: Afternoon, Leonard.


    Yvette: Yes, we were expecting you.


    Leonard: First things first, since some of our board members can't be present constantly throughout this crisis, they suggested that I
    speak collectively for them.
    Yvette: That's fine, just as long as we have clear communication.
    Joseph: Here is the latest, we have liqudated seven stores already, plus several unused properties.
    Yvette: And unfortunately, we are expanding into furloughs. We have to let a ton of people go just to free up the cash.
    Leonard: Is that enough to fill the shortfall?
    Joseph: Not just yet.
    Leonard: I'll report that to the board.
    Yvette: I'm sure you will.
    Leonard: Just a word of caution, I've talked to some investors, they are growing more restless.
    Joseph: That's not a big surprise. We are working on unloading the men's line next.
    Leonard: Now that ought to fetch a pretty penny, that's a gold mine.
    Yvette: That's why it's up for sale.
    Joseph: We did get some good news today, the bankers granted us an extention.
    Leonard: Yes, that's fantastic news.
    Joseph: It still is uphill from here, though.
    Leonard: I've got to go, but please keep the board apprised.
    Yvette: Of course.

    Leonard leaves.

    Yvette: I think it was him that called Mom and let her know about this mess.
    Joseph: Why would he do that?
    Yvette: I have no idea, but he's been the most vocal since this happened.
    Joseph: His family does own stock, he's probably just protecting their investment.
    Yvette: Could be, but I still think he's a little sneaky.
    Joseph: His uncle was a loyal board member and although he was abrasive at times, he was reliable.
    Yvette: I don't know. At this point, I need to focus strictly on the shortfall.
    Joseph: We are closing the gap, if we get lucky with the men's line sale, we are in the clear.
    Yvette: The offers I am getting aren't quite enough.
    Joseph: I do have one potential offer, but I don't know if you'll like that buyer.
    Yvette: Who is it?
    Joseph: George.
    Yvette: Absolutely not, after all the trouble he caused us, I wouldn't trust him.
    Joseph: He sounds like he's changed and besides, if he's willing to buy the line, it's a clean sale and we owe him nothing.
    Yvette: You've got a point, I'm just very leery about everything now.
    Joseph: Hey, I have my reservations too, but if it comes down to his offer being the one saves this company from falling apart, then we have to take it.
    Yvette: I still cannot believe that this happened. Everything had been going so well.
    Joseph: Let's keep it together and stay focused, we can't afford to miss a step here.
    Yvette: It's just overwhelming, especially now that Mom knows.
    Joseph: We had breakfast this morning, she wasn't pleased that we didn't inform her immediately.
    Yvette: I got the same talking too.
    Joseph: Motivation, that's all I see it as.

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________

    Cassandra and George are at WNOV's studios.


    Cassandra: So, what do you think of my new station?


    George: You've done well fixing it up, but
    Cassandra: There's a but.
    George: I think you goals are all wrong.
    Cassandra: Listen, I know that the McGregor story was to your liking, but is is news.
    George: Which you have used to continue your games.
    Cassandra: This goodie good act doesn't fit you
    George: I grew up bitter and full of anger, hatred. It didn't feel good and I had to let go.
    Cassandra: I'm not bitter and angry at all, I'm running a business and finally doing for myself.
    George: I am glad you doing that, but I can tell you still are consumed with anger. I don't like to see that.
    Cassandra: Call it what you like, it's your opinion.
    George: When are you going to see what this is doing to you?
    Cassandra: It's filling up my bank account, that's what it is doing.
    George: You already ended up in trouble with the SEC over your antics, you may not be able to beat them again.
    Cassandra: That is for me to worry about and trust me, I'm keeping my powder dry.
    George: I guess that's the best I'll get from you.
    Cassandra: Worrying about me is not something you need to be doing. Focus on what is going on with you.
    George: I'm just afraid I'll end up implicated in something you've done.
    Cassandra: You should have no fear of that.
    George: Please, keep it like that.
    Cassandra: Everything I'm doing now, I will own and very happily.

    Sterling walks in.


    Sterling: Cassandra, some of our advertisers want more time, what should I tell them?
    Cassandra: Give it to them, with the money they pay, it's a no brainer.
    Sterling: Cool, I'll get back to them.

    Sterling exits.

    George: Your old partner in crime is helping out, now I know you're headed for trouble.
    Cassandra: Like I said, you need not worry about me.


    _____________________________________

    Carol arrives at Yvette's office. Yvette's assistant shows her in.

    Yvette: Good day, Carol.


    Carol: Likewise.
    Yvette: I was a bit shocked at you wanting to make an offer on any of our assets, especially since
    it would help save McGregor.
    Carol: I see a lucrative buy and I go for it. I know how strong your men's line is and I'm confident I can make it stronger
    under the Donahue banner.
    Yvette: We are looking for the best offer, because it is such a gold mine.
    Carol: I'm willing to offer you over market value, in fact, double.
    Yvette: Seems you really want this.
    Carol: Oh, yes.
    Yvette: Double market value is good, but I do have to run this by the board.
    Carol: Expected procedure. My bank is ready to cut a check within minutes of this deal being accepted.
    Yvette: You definitely are well prepared to close a deal.
    Carol: This is a rare opportunty, acting fast was something I didn't have to think about.
    Yvette: It has it's risks for us, handing our best asset to our main competition could be suicide. But, our options are limited.
    Carol: You know my offer, so I'm going to make my exit and let you sort things out.
    Yvette: We'll get back to you soon.
    Carol: Oh, I know.

    Carol passes Joseph as she leaves.

    Joseph: What's she doing here?
    Yvette: She put an in offer for the mens line, double market value.
    Joseph: Not hard to tell why she wants it so bad.
    Yvette: Yep. So, what did the rest of the bankers say?
    Joseph: Bad news.
    Yvette: How bad?
    Joseph: They've seized our main stores.
    Yvette: No.
    Joseph: And each day that they don't get a payment, there is a penalty.
    Yvette: We can't cover that.
    Joseph: I know, at this point, we'd have to have someone else buy into the company just to cover cash flow. We just
    don't have enough to sell.
    Yvette: Who?
    Joseph: George offered to help.
    Yvette: If he gets into this company, it's trouble.
    Joseph: I'm afraid that he's the only one we can go to, no one else would be willing to buy into the company, he'd do so
    just to protect the family company. I think he may be sincere
    Yvette: Not long ago, he wanted to bring us down, now he wants to help? I'm not holding my breath.
    Joseph: It's worth a shot. We can't lose what Mom and Dad worked so hard to build.

    Yvette sighs and looks conflicted about what to do. Fade out.
  19. ReddFoxx

    Next Week on Novi

    By ReddFoxx,

    Promo for next week

    Danger

    Cody: (to woman) Stay away from my family
    Woman: Make me

    Is


    The woman grabs Cody by the throat


    Here

    Woman: You better remember who it is you're messin' with!


    Novi: Weekdays on SONBC


  20. ReddFoxx

    Novi: Summary

    By ReddFoxx,

    This soap opera is set in Novi, Michigan, a growing city. Anna McGregor, with her late husband Andrew built a successful chain of department stores across the Midwest. Her main rival is Carol Donahue, who has set up her own departments stores near the McGregor's stores.

    Main Characters:

    Anna McGregor: Mother of Joseph, Edmund, Yvette and Lynette. She tries to keep the peace between the companies with little success (Played by Veronica Redd)

    Joseph McGregor: The eldest McGregor child, his harsh approach towards the Donahues doesn't set well with his mother. He's less harsh when it comes to his ex-wife, Trish, the daughter of his family's business rival Carol Donahue. (Played by Peter Parros)

    Yvette McGregor-Browne: The second born child, is a ruthless schemer bent on getting what she wants behind her mother's back. (Played by Rhonda Ross-Kendrick)

    Lynette McGregor-Craig: The third born child, she has completely avoided working in the family company, instead choosing to stay home with her small children (Played by Kent King)

    Edmund McGregor: The youngest McGregor, with his sharp tongue and in your face attitude, he sometimes clashes with Joseph. Edmund is still dealing with his wife running out and leaving him with their two sons. (Played by M'fundo Morrison)

    JC (Joseph Christopher) McGregor: Son of Joseph and Trish, he aligns himself with the McGregor side of his family much to the anger of his grandmother Carol


    Trish Donahue-McGregor: Middle child of the Donahues. She married work obsessed Joseph and had his son, only to divorce him for his lack of attention to her and JC.
    Carol Donahue: Mother of Trish, Norm and Cody. She'll do anything in her struggle to bring down McGregor Department stores, including alienating her grandson. (played by Tanya Boyd)

    Norm Donahue: The eldest Donahue child and his mother's right hand man, together they are a ruthless business team. (played by Ben Watkins)

    Cody Donahue: The youngest son of Carol and her deceased husband, Alan. Cody is the rebellious, street smart child who is completely the opposite of his brother and sister. (played by Lee Thompson Young)

    Estelle Carter: Head of Donahue's main supplier and Carol's best friend.

    Other characters:

    Alma Cantwell: Anna's sister and the company's accountant (
    Stephen Hughes: McGregor's chief lawyer (Played by Kin Shriner)
    Chester Browne: Yvette's husband (Played by Cylk Cozart)
    James Craig: Lynette's husband (Played by John Marshall Jones)
    Henry Dutcher: A manager in the local McGregor store and Trish old friend from high school
    Dr. Gregory Roosevelt: Psychiatrist for McGregor employees

    (other characters will be added when the episodes start)
  21. ReddFoxx

    Preview Guide

    By ReddFoxx,

    Preview Guide, First Edition

    Novi is a brand new soap, but Head writer Phillip Connelly promises that things will move into high gear in the coming weeks. He gave some storyline spoilers:

    *Edmund will get involved with a new woman, but it will cause trouble for him and someone else
    *Carol and Estelle will work to expose a business secret of the McGregors
    *Dr. Roosevelt with counsel Jim and Lynette, but this story will take a shocking twist
    *Yvette will find a shocking ally
  22. ReddFoxx

    Preview Guide

    By ReddFoxx,

    Preview Guide, Edition Two


    In this edition of Preview Guide, we got an exclusive scoop from the Head Writer Phillip Connelly of Novi on what will be coming up, when we brief caught up with him.


    Preview Guide: Novi has just completed it's second week, can you tell us what's in store for next week and beyond?
    Phillip Connelly: I don't want to give too much away, but there will be a new character on the canvas by the middle of next week and a new element to a plot line is coming up.
    Preview Guide: Anything planned for May Sweeps?
    Phillip Connelly: Yes, we do have a good story planned involving Cody and the gamblers who he owes money. Carol will get caught up in the fold and it will become a very intense situation.

    Casting News




    Two-time Emmy winner Dorothy Lyman (ex-Opal, AMC) has been cast in the role of Claire Harvey. Claire is owner and operator of the local laundromat and Anna's old friend. Her first air date will be Tuesday, April 24th.

    We also have learned that the sudser will slightly expand it's cast as the story lines heat up. Look for new additions to cast very soon. That's all for now, until next time on Preview Guide.
  23. ReddFoxx

    Preview Guide

    By ReddFoxx,

    In this edition of Preview Guide, we'll be getting some scoops from the head writer about current and upcoming story lines. Plus, some casting news.

    Summer is coming up and as we all know, that's one of the times when soaps are at their best. Novi Head Writer and Executive Producer Phillip Connelly tells us what we can expect...

    Jim/Lynette/Greg

    "This will probably be our most dramatic story line for the summer. After finding out about Lynette and Greg, Jim withdraws from everyone and digresses to an addiction he fought off years ago. Lynette and Greg will be together, but Lynette's concern for Jim may hinder that some. Look for Jim's parents, especially his mother to play a role in this story too."

    Edmund/Leigh/Christina

    "Edmund ends up falling for his old flame, Christina, unaware of her shady profession or that the situation is being manipulated by Leigh over the custody battle."

    Anna/George/Cassandra/Yvette

    "This one is going to take a really big twist, I don't want to give too much away, but I can say it's some that shakes everything up"

    Joseph/Trish/Henry

    "Trish is prepared to marry Henry, but struggles to fight her feelings for Joseph. Look for the rivalry between Joseph and Henry to heat up even more."

    Other upcoming spoilers and casting

    Yvette's daughter returns home from Europe to attend Novi University, but with a surprising secret.


    Leslie Uggams and Richard Roundtree have been the cast as Jim's parents.

    As previously reported, a new family will be moving in and casting has been completed, look for them to debut very soon.
  24. ReddFoxx

    Previews

    By ReddFoxx,

    Novi will be getting exciting when it returns next week, you won't want to miss an episode:

    Storyline Previews:

    Yvette/Cassandra/George: This story is going heat up leading to a shocking turn of events the week of November 19th.

    Jim/Lynette/Greg: Just when it looks like Jim and Lynette's marriage is looking up, there's more trouble on the horizon as Lynette finds herself drawn to Greg.

    Edmund/Leigh: Edmund will soon find romance with a jet-set fashion designer, while Leigh cooks up another plot how to get custody of her and Edmund's children.

    Cody/B.P./Norm/Wilkins: Look for this one to wrap up at the end of next week, the finish of this story won't be disappointing.

    Other tidbits:
    Carol's estranged younger sister will show up on Thanksgiving and stir things up.
    JC and Amee get closer.
    A new family will be written in some time soon.
  25. ReddFoxx
    It's been a long hiatus for Varied Lives, but the Head Writer says that is about to change.

    "I haven't had a whole lot of spare time to write, but now that I do, there will be more episodes" said Head Writer Phillip Connelly.

    As for the storylines, Connelly is just dropping hints.

    "All I can say is there won't be any disappointments for readers. There are some characters that will be moving
    to the front burner."

    In casting news, the role of Norm Donahue has been recast. Lamman Rucker will takeover the role starting in episode 86. The reasoning for the recast given is that the character is being further fleshed out and taking a different direction and a new face was wanted to go along with the changes.
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