ReddFoxx

Fantastic job! Ashley being alive is a great plot twist.

Very good twist with Mona's paternity, I didn't see that one coming at all.

I can't wait to see what Jenn is going to do now that she's heard about Jodie. I also really liked the scene with Karim's uncle asking for a job, it's going to be interesting to see how this one plays out. And the cliffhanger ending was great. Just a good episode all around.

I really like the ending to this one. I also like how Sharan has started playing along with Mona, Sharan seems to have really tricked her. Very good episode.

#65 Monday, March 17th Anna, Yvette and Joseph walk into the boardroom at McGregor, one of the shareholders is waiting for them. Man: I've been waiting for you. I'm Sterling Brooks, I represent the group of shareholders who have expressed concern over the leadership of this corporation. Anna: What's the problem? Sterling: We believe that this joint venture with the Carter Company isn't solid and could lead to losses. Joseph: This is a very solid business plan, we would have never gone through with it if it wasn't. Sterling: A lot of us have a tremendous of money in this company, we feel that this deal needs to be reworked to avoid loss. Anna: Our numbers have been crunched over and over again, we project a profit within six months. Sterling: There is also a risk. You are taking over a chain of stores that haven't done business for years, what makes you think they will do business under a new name? Yvette: I suggest you take another look at our business plan. Joseph: Yes, this project was approved nearly a year ago and there were no objections. Why the sudden change? Sterling: As you know, Mr. McGregor, the economy isn't doing so well right now. It's just not the right time for such an expansion. Joseph: I think somebody put you up to this. Yvette: And I've got a pretty good idea as to who it was. Sterling: Let's not be absurd. Joseph: I think you've already crossed that line. Anna: Mr. Brooks, I think you should know that we have no intention of abandoning this plan, we've put to much time and money in it. Sterling: Then the shareholders vote will continue as scheduled. Good day. Sterling leaves. Yvette: We are going to fight this. Anna: That could be hard, we don't know exactly how many shareholders are in on this yet. Joseph: One thing I know is that we don't have much time to stop this. Yvette: No matter what, we cannot let them get their hands on this company. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Carol is with George and Cassandra at Lightner in Detroit. George: I think it's time we discussed logistics, it won't be long before we are in control of McGregor. Carol: McGregor is notoriously well structured, it always has been. That's a positive for us. Cassandra: We should hold off making any plans until we have everything in our control. George: Mother, we have the votes, stop worrying. Cassandra: Just being realistic. I'm sure Yvette has already made it abundantly clear to her family that we want control. They're going to know where this is coming from and stop at nothing to thwart it. George: So what? Even if they do, they can't stop it, because it's all legal. The truth coming out probably was for the best. Carol: What truth? George: It's a long story. Cassandra: That I never get tired of telling to anyone who will listen. Carol: I'm really curious to hear about this. Cassandra: I was married to Andrew McGregor years ago and George is my son with him. One day, he just dissapeared and I didn't know what happened to him until I saw him in a society page and found out he was married to another woman. Carol: So Andrew was a bigamist? I bet that must have come as quite a shock to Miss Anna. I knew Andrew was an oily character, but I didn't think he was that low. Cassandra: When I married him, he seemed like a catch, but I was proven wrong. Carol: So all this you two are doing is a bit of revenge for what Andrew did? Cassandra: Revenge is such an ugly word, I prefer to say consulation. Carol: Interesting way of putting it. George: Now that we've heard that, can we get back to discussing business? Carol: Of course. George: As far as I know some of the voting is taking place right now, but my proxy solicitor is still suring up votes just to be safe. Carol: Sounds like it's too early to pop the champagne, but I think we should at least start chilling it. George: I like the way you think. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jim is in Flint visiting his parents. He's sitting on the porch of their house, when his father, Elliot comes out of the house. Elliot: You feeling all right? Jim: I'm fine, Dad. Elliot: I get the feeling that something is troubling you. Jim: It could be the fact that my marriage is falling apart. Elliot: What? I didn't realize you and Lynette were having any problems. Jim: We've been struggling for months now, I even moved out. Elliot: I'm sorry to hear that. Jim: It's my own fault, I really screwed up. Elliot: How? Jim: Lynette decided she wanted to start a career and I acted like a real jerk about it. Elliot: Lynette is a good woman, I'm sure she won't hold it against you. Jim: I think it's too late, it feels like we are drifting further apart. Elliot: Your mother and I have had our share of problems, but we've always worked them out. Your problem doesn't seem like it's that hard to fix. You've got to talk things out and most of all be truthful. Jim: I don't know, Dad, it just seems like things aren't going to work out. Elliot: That's just fear, once you step up and do your best to set things straight, it'll all work out. Jim: Maybe you're right, it's just the fear talking. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Greg's apartment, there's a knock at the door. He opens it to find Lynette on the other side. Lynette: Mind if I come in? Greg: Not at all. Lynette: Thank you. Lynette comes inside and they sit down on the couch. Greg: I don't mind you being here, but don't you think we should keep our distance? Jim already suspects something. Lynette: Jim took the kids to visit his parents in Flint, he won't know I came here. Besides, I needed someone to talk to. Greg: What's on your mind? Lynette: The truth is, I really just wanted to see you. Greg: I've wanted to see you too, but like I said before, I don't want to be responsible for breaking up a marriage. Lynette: I don't know how much longer I can do this. I mean, I really do care about Jim, but I don't think the marriage can be saved, because I'm in love with someone else. Greg: You really are making this hard on me. Lynette: I'm sorry, but I have to start being truthful, for my own sake. I can't keep trying to hide how I really feel. Greg: Part of me is glad to hear you say that and another part of me feels like I'm responsible. Lynette: Jim and I were having problems before I even met you, it's not your fault. Maybe this is the way it was meant to be, maybe we were meant to be together. Greg: Maybe. Lynette kisses Greg and slowly starts to undo his buttons. Greg: You sure you wanna do this? Lynette: Sure as I'll ever be. Greg takes her by the hand and leads her to the bedroom.

#64 Friday, March 14th (BONUS EPISODE) At Number 37, Leigh is having breakfast when he lawyer, Ben walks in. Ben: I've been looking all over for you, we gotta talk. Leigh: I've been busy. Ben: I figured you were up to something. Leigh: I didn't say I was up to something. Ben: The heck you aren't, I heard about you dropping the custody case through your ex's lawyer. Leigh: I decided to change course. Ben: As your lawyer, it's seems like you would have clued me in on that. Leigh: It must of slipped my mind. Ben: It might be time for you to find yourself another lawyer. Leigh: Just relax, I'm keeping you on reserve. Ben: I don't think I like the sound of that. Leigh: We won't be going back to court for awhile, I need some time to get things together. Ben: You are just going to make things worse for yourself. Leigh: That's the last thing I'm going to do. When all is said and done, I'm going to come out looking really good compared to Edmund. Ben: If you get yourself in trouble, don't expect me to get you out of it. Leigh: Don't you worry, I've got this under control. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ In Detroit, Norm walks into a neatly kept store that says "Rose Electronics" on the glass door. He knocks on an office door and a woman answers. Woman: Can I help you? Norm: Are you Christina Davidson? We spoke on the phone, I'm Norman Donahue. Christina: Of course, come in and sit down. Norm walks inside the office and sits down. Christina: So what sort of merchandise are you interested in purchasing? Norm: I'm actually here to discuss something else. Christina: You're not a cop are you? Norm: No, no, just someone on a mission. Christina: Let's hear it. Norm: I want to talk to you about Edmund McGregor. Christina: We dated in college, last time I talked to him was a couple of years ago Norm: So you two are friends? Christina: Why are you asking about this? Norm crosses his fingers behind his back Norm: You see, Edmund's a very close friend of mine and he's recently been through a nasty divorce. I thought it would help him if I tracked down some of his old friends, you know to sort of help him get through this. Christina: I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm not sure how much help I could be, like I said Edmund and I haven't spoken in awhile. I still do care about him, though, very much. Norm: He's talked about you a lot lately and has been wondering where you've been. He seems very fond of you. Christina: I'm not sure he'd even want to talk to me, seeing as what kind of, business I'm in now. Norm: He doesn't have to know what you do. Why don't you just give him a call? Maybe visit him? See where things go? It might all turn out great. Christina: I don't know, I don't want to further complicate things for him. Norm: It really would mean a lot to him if you did contact him. Christina: Maybe I will do that, I have missed Edmund. Norm: Thank you, I think it will really do him some good. Don't tell him about this visit though, I don't want him to think you are only contacting because I asked you, it's better if he thinks you did it on your own. Christina: Sure. Norm leaves. Once outside, he smirks and takes out his cell phone to call Leigh. Norm: Leigh, call me back when you get this. I think our plan may have just gotten even easier. __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Carol walks into Number 37, where George is at the bar. Carol: I received your phone message, I assume you have good news. George: I certainly do. I've spoken with the proxy solicitor and he thinks we have enough votes from the shareholders to vote out the entire board of McGregor. Carol: Seriously? George: The vote will take place within 48 hours. Carol: I'm astounded that this moved so fast. George: The shareholders like our plan for the company better. Carol: I've got to hand it to you, this is brilliant work. George: When I want something, I go after it. Besides, I couldn't have done it without Donahue's backing. Carol: Glad to be of help. George: As soon as the shareholders vote, we'll sign the contracts and we'll be the owners of the largest company in these parts. Carol: I can't wait. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Joseph, Yvette, Lynette and Edmund are all at the McGregor Estate Lynette: Does anyone know what this is about, Mom sounded so serious on the phone last night. Yvette: You'll find out soon. Joseph: You already know? Yvette: Yep. Anna walks into the room. Anna: I'm glad all of you could come here today. Joseph: What's going on? Anna: First, I just want all of you to know that what I'm about to tell you is little bit shocking. It's not exactly something any of us imagined was possible, but it is. A few days ago, I found out that your father was--- Anna pauses as she starts to get choked up. Yvette: Are you all right? Anna: I'm fine, I need to get this out. What I was trying to say is, your father was married to another woman before he married me and never divorced her. Lynette: What? That couldn't be true, there must be some mistake. Anna: It's true and it's not the only part of the story. He had a son with this woman and that son is George Lightner. Edmund: The guy that wanted the building contract? Anna: Yes. Joseph: I can't believe this. That guy is our half-brother. Lynette: So Dad had two families? Yvette: He had absolutely nothing to do with George or Casssandra over the years. He just started a whole new life with Mother. Edmund: There must be some sort of mistake, Dad would never do something like that. Anna: I'm afraid it is. And the reason they are here in town is because Cassandra is bent on revenge. Joseph: I don't like this at all. Yvette: I do not have specifics as to what they are up to, but I can say that they want the company. Anna: But they are not going to get it. Joseph: That's why some of the stockholders seem to be getting restless. Anna: Restless? Joseph: I've been hearing a few murmurs that some of our stockholders, I thought it was just jitters about the expansion project, but now I'm thinking it's something else. Just then, the phone rings. Anna answers it. Anna: Hello? What? Just tell them to wait for me, I'll be there shortly. (hangs up) Joseph: Who was that? Anna: That was my secretary, she said a group of stockholders just walked into the office demanding a meeting. She also said one of them said something about a proxy fight. Lynette: Pardon my ignorance, I've never understood all the corporate talk. What is a proxy fight? Anna: It means that I could lose control of the company. Off Anna's concerned expression, fade to black. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

#63 Friday, March 14th At Donahue, Carol walks into Trish's office Carol: Did you have a chance to look over that thing I gave you earlier? Trish: The proposal from Lightner? Yes, I looked it over. Carol: What do you think? Trish: I have to say it's ambitious. Carol: Any other thoughts? Trish: Not really, since I'm not sure it's something we should be involved in. Carol: Are you serious? This plan could boost Donahue in the Fortune 500. Trish: I think it's a bit drastic, taking over McGregor. I don't want to be involved in it because of JC and Joseph. JC is just starting his career and Joseph has spent most of his life helping to strengthen that company, I don't want a part in them being forced out. Carol: I can understand you being concerned about your son's career, but for Joseph's name to come out of your mouth is just ludicrous. Trish: We might be divorced, but I still care about him. We had a child together. Carol: Well don't think I'm going to throw this deal out the window because you can't move on. Trish: Please, don't go there. Carol: I don't get why you are even still hung up on Joseph, when you are engaged to Henry who is a very nice man. Trish: I am not hung up on Joseph. I'm completely committed to Henry. Carol: Right, but you still feel the need to be Joseph's defender. Why you defend anyone in that family is beyond me. Trish: Hyperbole, much? I'm not defending him, I'm just being fair. Carol: McGregor has never played fair with us and Joseph has been a part of that. Trish: This whole rivalry is something I never wanted to be a part of. Carol: You know, if they had the same opportunity right now to take us over, they wouldn't hesitate. Trish: This is taking things to a whole new level, it could open up something that none of us can handle. Carol: Now who is exaggerating? Trish: McGregor isn't going to take this lying down, it could end up backfiring on us. Carol: I'm willing to risk that if there's even a slight chance of bringing the McGregors to their knees. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Leigh walks into Norm's office and drops an address book on his desk. Norm: What is this? Leigh: Edmund's address book. Norm: How did you get this? Leigh: When I moved out after the divorce, some of Edmund's things got mixed up with mine. I ran across it earlier and thought it might be good for something. Norm: Let's take a look. Norm flips through the pages of the book. Norm: You know any of these people? Leigh: Some of them, but there are a few names I don't recognize. Norm: Probably just old friends. Leigh: I was hoping for more than that, like some dirt. Norm: Wait a minute, look at this. Leigh: What is it? Norm: There's a Christina Davidson listed here. Leigh: Why is that interesting? Norm: When I was Assistant D.A., there was a Christina Davidson that the feds were always trying to nail. Leigh: Nail on what? Norm: She was running an operation selling all sorts of stolen merchandise on the black market. She always covered her track so well, she wasn't ever brought up on big charges. Leigh: And you think Edmund could have been involved? Norm: I don't know, but we need to find out what the connection between them is. Leigh: It's probably nothing, Edmund does a lot of things, but one thing I know is he'd never get caught up in anything like that. Norm: Whatever the connection is, the court frowns upon parents with connections to criminals of any kind. Could be good for you. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ At the McGregor Estate, Yvette and Anna are in the kitchen. Yvette: I came over because I think we need to talk about everything that has happened. Anna: I heard everything I needed to know, right now I don't want to talk about it. Yvette: I wanted to tell you that we should keep our guard up about the Lightners. Anna: I can't worry about anything else right now. Yvette: They want to take over the company. Anna: What? Yvette: That was Cassandra's whole objective from the beginning, she wants her son running McGregor. Anna: The day will never come when anybody takes over the company, not while I'm around. Yvette: We've got to be prepared for anything, we don't know how far she will go. Anna: I've been in this business for years, there's nothing I'm not ready for. Yvette: We need to present a united front when it comes to this. That's why I think the rest of the family needs to know. Anna: Absolutely not. Yvette: Everyone is going to find out sooner or later, it would be better coming from you. Anna: I'd rather not have your brothers and sister know what sort of man your father was. Yvette: Aren't you always the one who said secrets are wrong? That's it's better to have everything out in the open? Anna: You're right, I've always said that. You know, I've always wondered when the day would come when one of my children would use my own advice against me. Yvette: Are you saying I'm right? Anna: I guess it amounts to that. Yvette: I can't tell you how sorry I am about how this, it's a nightmare. Anna: It certainly is, but maybe it's better that everything is out open. Anna sighs deeply and picks up the phone, preparing to call the rest of the family.

Novi will be returning soon. I had a few computer problems that I'm still trying to work out, but I will be able to start posting new episodes very soon.

#62 Monday, January 14th At Greg's office, Lynette has just walked in. Greg: I wouldn't have called you if I didn't think there was something you needed to know. Lynette: This sounds sort of serious. Greg: I'm not sure, but it could turn out to be that way. Lynette: I need to hear this, please just tell me. Greg: Jim came to my office the other day and he was asking a lot of questions. When he left, I got the feeling that he might have sensed something about us. Lynette: Why do you think that? Greg: He wanted to know why you were switching doctors and I don't think he's buying the explanation. Lynette: Oh, no. Greg: I'm not for sure that he sensed something, it was just the expression on his face that made me think that he did. Lynette: He asked me questions too, I didn't know what to say to him. Greg: I'm so sorry, I feel like this is my fault. Lynette: Don't blame yourself. We don't even know if he really knows anything. Greg: But if he does, it could spell trouble your marriage. Lynette: That's what I'm afraid of. If Jim was to find out anything about this, it would hurt him so bad. He could start- I don't even want to think about it Greg: He could start what? Lynette: Awhile back, Jim's mother told me he had very serious drinking problem when he was a teenager and could be prone to relapse if he suffered any sort of emotional pain. Greg: My god. Lynette: All I can do is pray that Jim doesn't find anything out. _________________________________________________________________________________ At the McGregor Estate, Anna is looking at her wedding album, when the doorbell rings. She answers the door to find Jim on the other side. Anna: Jim, what brings you here? Come in. Jim: I'm sorry to just show up like this, Mrs. McGregor, but I needed to talk to you about something. Anna: What is it? Jim: It's about Lynette. I told her I was ready to move back in, but she acted a little odd, like something is wrong. Anna: Maybe she's still trying to deal with everything that's been going on her life the past few months. Jim: I came over her, because I know she talks to you sometimes, did she tell you anything about her reason for changing doctors? Anna: This is the first I've heard of it. Jim: I don't understand any of it, it's all so sudden. And on top of that, Dr. Roosevelt was acting very nervous when I asked him about Lynette. Anna thinks back to when Lynette told her about she and Greg's kiss. Anna: I honestly don't know what to tell you. Jim: It's strange, the way those two are acting, it's almost seems like something is going on between them. Anna starts to look nervous. Jim: Are you all right? Anna: Yes, I'm fine. I'm just dealing with something else right now and it been sort of hard on me. Jim: I'll go then, I don't want to be any trouble. Anna: No, you're not any trouble. You can talk to me anytime. Jim: Thank you, Mrs. McGregor. Jim leaves. Anna picks up the phone and calls Lynette's cell. Anna:(into phone) Lynette, I'm glad you picked up. Jim was just here and he's figuring out what's really up between you and Dr. Roosevelt. No, I didn't tell him anything, it wasn't my place. My advice would be to tell the truth, before Jim finds out in the wrong way. Anna hangs up. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Stephen is at Ben's office. Ben: Come to strike a deal in the case? Stephen: I want to discuss something. Ben: What is it? Stephen: I think we should our clients into a meeting to discuss visitation rights and such. Ben: What are you talking about? Stephen: Your client told mine that she's dropping the appeal. Ben: Dropping it? This is the first I've heard. Stephen: Really? She hasn't discussed this with you? Ben: No, I know nothing about it. Stephen: I don't know what's going, but you should contact your client right away. Ben: I will. Stephen leaves. Ben calls Leigh's phone and gets the voice mail. Ben: Call me as soon as you get this message. ____________________________________________________________________________ Leigh arrives at a the Donahue Ranch, she rings the doorbell. Norm answers. Norm: Long time, no see. Leigh: It's so great to you again. She hugs him. Norm: I was surprised when I got your call, we haven't talked in ages. Leigh: I found your name in an old address book and I thought I'd look you up. Norm: How come you never called me more often? We were pretty close awhile back. Leigh: I've lost track of a lot of people from my past. Norm: Well, I guess that happens to everybody. Leigh: I see the ranch is still looking nice as ever. Norm: Yeah, I like to come out here once and awhile to clear my head. It's peaceful. Leigh: How has your family been? Norm: We've had a rough time the past few months, but I think things will be looking up. The family's closer than it's been in a long time. Leigh: That's great. Norm: On the phone you said you needed help with something? Leigh: Oh, yes. You see, I'm divorced and I'm going through a very intense custody battle. Norm: I sorry to hear that. Leigh: I can handle the marriage breaking up, I just can't handle not raising my kids. Norm: How can I help? Leigh: Two things, one you can help me get a job. Edmund gave me a divorce settlement, but that won't last forever and I figure getting a good job will help me look better in the eyes of the court. Norm: For you, I can certainly do that. Leigh: And second, you've always been good at one upping you enemy, I was wondering if you could help me find a way to, make Edmund's character less squeaky clean, maybe dig up some dirt. Norm: You know every squeaky clean character can be tarnished in no time. Leigh: That's the kind of talk that I like. Norm: I'll see what I can come up with. Leigh: Thank you so much, this is my last resort. Norm: For an old friend like you, it's no problem.

The dialouge in this episode was great. I also really enjoyed the ending, great episode all around.

Great episode, I'm liking all of the plots right now. Good casting choice for Ty's father.

#61 Tuesday January 8th ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yvette is sitting in her living room drinking coffee. Chester comes in the front door. Yvette: I'm glad to see you. I didn't expect you to get back until tomorrow. Chester: The project I was working on got stalled, I have to go back in a day or two when it gets back on track. Yvette: I really needed someone to talk to. Chester: Is something wrong? Yvette: Everything. I was up half the night at the office trying to settle the construction contract issue with the board. We finally settled on Greenwood. Chester: I thought your Mother was in charge of that? Yvette: She is, I just had to temporarily step in and mediate the situation, she wasn't really up to it. Chester: Is she feeling all right? Yvette: She's not ill, just upset. Chester: Why? Yvette: I tried to call Cassandra's bluff and it didn't work out to well. Chester: Uh-oh. Yvette: She came storming into my office yesterday and we got into a big argument. My mother heard us arguing and came to see what was going on and Cassandra just dumped the whole truth out right there. Chester: Oh, no. Yvette: My mother is a so upset right now and I am so angry with myself for opening up this whole situation. Chester: Does anyone else in your family know? Yvette: Not yet. Chester: I imagine your mother would like to keep it that way. Yvette: She's always been steadfastly against secrets, so I wouldn't be surprised if she clued the others in soon. Chester: I guess this Cassandra won't be bothering you anymore now that the truth is out. Yvette: She's not giving up, she's up to something and I know it. Chester: Just hold out hope she isn't. Yvette: She desperately wants to get her hands on my family's company, so it's a slim to none that she's done causing havoc. Chester: She certainly sounds like no joke. Yvette: And I'm sure her son isn't either. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ George and Carol are at the Athletic Club George: I want to thank you for inviting me to lunch, I'm sure your schedule is very busy. Carol: Of course, but I felt I had to make time for this. George: I take it you reviewed the proposal I faxed to you. Carol: I did, it looks really good. Seems very airtight. George: Took me a long time to put it together, the biggest worry was the funding. Carol: Your company has specialized primarily in construction, so what made you want to start acquiring department stores? George: My intention is to move this company up in the Fortune 500 and expanding our holdings retail was the best way to do so. Construction alone wasn't cutting it. Carol: The retail business isn't easy, Mr. Lightner, it involves a lot of elements that require multi-tasking and clear vision. George: I've tested the waters a little bit by acquiring a couple of retail stores out west, I'm steadily getting the hang of it. Carol: Interesting, I didn't see those stores in the? list of current holdings you provided. George: I acquired them under a different business name. Carol: Care to say why? George: I didn't want my competition to catch on to my plans right away. Carol: Smart. So what would our first move be, if I decided to come on board? George: Make McGregor's shareholders restless, even more so than they are now. The whole expansion deal McGregor is planning with Carter has made already them sort of nervous. Carol: Add a little fuel to the fire, so to speak. George: Exactly. Carol: I like it. George: Does that mean you are on board? Carol: Airtight as it is, it still could fail. George: But it could be successful. I know what a long and bitter history your company has had with McGregor. Why not settle the score like this? Carol: My animosity with the McGregors goes beyond business, but we won't get into that. George: Well, sounds like all the more reason to get on board. George reaches to shakes Carol's hand. Carol hesitates for a second and then shakes his hand. Carol: You've got yourself a partner. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stephen is about to leave his law office for lunch, when Edmund comes in. Edmund: I needed to talk about the case, is this a good time? Stephen: I was just about to go to lunch, but I can wait a few minutes. Edmund: Thanks. Stephen: What's up? Edmund: It's something that Leigh said. She stopped by last night and she's done a complete 180 about the case. Stephen: That's good news. Edmund: She even says she's going to drop the appeal. Stephen: What? Edmund: It wasn't that long ago that she was determined to get the kids from me, now she's changing. I think she's up to something. Stephen: Her lawyer, Benjamin Bonoff is one of the strongest thinkers in family law, it's possible he told her to change her strategy. Edmund: I believe it. Stephen: But on the other hand, she might really want to settle things quietly. Edmund: If you knew Leigh like I do, you'd know that she doesn't back down that easily. Stephen: Wait this one out, see what happens. If she's bluffing, it will become clear soon enough. Edmund: Maybe you're right, I might be thinking too negatively. Stephen: I'm not suggesting you let your guard down, I'm just saying wait and see how this goes. Edmund: Thanks for the advice. Stephen: Not a problem. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Leigh is at her hotel suite, looking through an old, worn address book. She stops on a page and looks at a number Leigh: This could be my chance to get custody of my children. Leigh picks of the phone and starts dialing a number. Leigh: (into phone) Good morning, it's been a long time since I've spoken with you. Listen, I don't want to beat around the bush, but I need a help with something very important. What is it? Why don't we discuss that in person? It's only half-hour drive, I could leave now? Good, I'll see you there. (hangs up) I hope this works. Leigh grabs her purse and heads out. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

#60 Monday, January 7th At the Athletic Club, Leigh is meeting with her lawyer. Leigh: I hope you have come up with a plan how to get my kids back, I was very disappointed with the outcome of the hearing. Ben: Look, I did everything I could. In these kind of cases, the individual has to demonstrate they are person of character. Leigh: I thought that's what I was doing. Ben: All you've been doing is trying to make your ex-husband out to be the bad guy. Leigh: I didn't try to make him out to be a bad person, I just wanted to point his value, which I think are the wrong ones to teach my children. Ben: What you need to focus on now is getting yourself together, you need to show the court that you are a stable parent. Leigh: I thought I showed them that. Ben: In court, You didn't give them any reason why you should get custody, other than Edmund has the wrong values. I tried to warn you, but you didn't listen. Leigh: Okay, I get what you are saying, but how am I supposed to go about this? I need more advice. Ben: Well, first off, you need to start being a little more civil with Edmund. For your children's sake, this shouldn't remain a bitter custody battle. Leigh: I'll do whatever it takes to raise my children, so if that's what it takes, so be it. Ben: And remember, you'll have to have some patience, appeals take awhile and nothing changes overnight. Leigh: Good, I need all the time I can get, I need to be able to plot of my move. I think I might have a good idea now of what I'm going to do. Ben: I'm advising you now, if you are planning on coming up with some sort of scheme, don't do it, it could blow up in your face. Leigh: I gotta get myself a little leverage, you haven't come up with anything surefire yet. Ben: If you ruin your chances, don't say I didn't warn you. Leigh: I'm about to find a way to make the court view me in the best light possible, the last thing I'd do is ruin my chance. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anna is in her office with Yvette. Anna has learned the truth about Andrew from Cassandra. Anna: Please tell me that none of what that woman said was true. Yvette: I wish I could, but I'm afraid it is. Anna: When I met with George, I felt there was just something about him that was familiar. I didn't say anything, because it was just a feeling. Now I know why. Yvette: I'm so sorry. Anna: How could he have done something like this? I mean, if the story is that way that Cassandra told it, that means he married me while he was still legally married to her. Yvette: I know all of this is upsetting, but try to remember all that you and Dad built. You raised 4 children, you started a successful corporation and you had a strong relationship. Anna: Yes and it was all based on lies. Yvette: I never wanted you to find out. Anna: How exactly did you come into contact with this woman anyway? Yvette: Well, it's a long story. Anna: I'd like to hear it. Yvette: I thought she could help me build that shopping center I've been planning. Anna: The one you wanted to build on the conservation property your father set aside in his will? Yvette: Yes. Anna: You know that I was against that when you proposed it months ago. So you just went behind my back? Yvette: It was the wrong decision and I realize that now. Anna: I can't believe this, I really can't. All of this because you just had to have your way. Yvette: Mother, you've got to believe me. I never intended for anyone to get hurt, I just used bad judgment. Anna: Well, the damage is already done. It couldn't possibly get any worse. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Carol is in her office, the telephone rings. Carol: (into phone) Carol Donahue. George is on the other end. George: Mrs. Donahue, this is George Lightner from Lighter Corporation. Carol: I've heard of your company before. You're a construction company, right? George: That's correct. Carol: Well, Donahue isn't seeking a building contractor right now, so why are you calling? George: I think we could serve each others business interests very well. Carol: How so? George: I'm looking to acquire a new holding and that holding just happens to be your competition. Carol: You're talking about McGregor? George: Exactly. Carol: That's a big corporation to try and acquire, seems rather lofty to even think about it. How is it even possible? George: Are you interested? Carol: I don't know, sounds risky, but I do like the idea of bringing McGregor down. George: I'll fax you my game plan and you can look it over. Carol: I'll check it out, but I'm not making any commitments. George: Of course, no pressure. I think you're gonna like what I have come up with. Carol: We'll see. George: Thanks for taking my call. George hangs up. George: Plan B, set it motion ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ At Edmund's house, there's a knock at the door. It's Leigh. Edmund: Hi. Leigh: Hi, I just stopped by to see the boys for a bit. Edmund: They're upstairs. Leigh: I also wanted to talk to you about something. Edmund: Sure Leigh: I want to work out the arrangements for visitation. Edmund: I figured you'd be wanting to talk about that soon. Leigh: I think we can work out fair arrangements, without all the lawyers and stuf. Edmund: Really? Leigh: Yeah, I figure it will be better that way. Edmund: I certainly would prefer to do this quietly. Leigh: Me too. Edmund: You know, you seem a bit different than before. You're nicer. Leigh: I'm trying to be more civil. Edmund: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Leigh: I also wanted to tell you, that I'm appeal the custody ruling. Edmund: You're not? I'm kind of surprised to hear that. Leigh: I don't see that point in getting into a long drawn out fight. Edmund: You've done a complete 180 on all of this, why? Leigh: Let's just say, I realized there is a better way of doing things. Edmund: Hey, I'm not complaining, I never wanted to do this the hard way. Leigh: I'm going to go on upstairs and see the boys. Edmund: Sure. Leigh goes upstairs. Edmund starts to look a little suspicious about Leigh's new attitude. Edmund: What is she up to now?

Great episode. Sister Patterson is so funny.

#59 Tuesday, November 20th (delayed episode) Short opening credits video (might load slow): http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1539150TT54jSTW Anna is standing in the door of Yvette's office, shocked at what she just heard. Anna: What is going on here? Yvette: It's nothing, it just has to do a business decision and Ms. Lightner here didn't see eye to eye with me. Anna: I know what I heard, Yvette and I want an explanation. Cassandra: I'll be very glad to give it to you. Yvette: Don't you dare. Cassandra: Don't you think it's time this whole thing just comes out, I mean we've gone round and round, There's no point in continuing to try and hide it. Yvette: If you have one ounce decency, you will leave right now. Anna: She said something about Andrew and a child, I want to know what it is. Cassandra: And you're gonna find out right now. What did you know about your husband's past? Anna: I knew everything, he told all there was to know. Cassandra: Hmmm, everything? Are you sure? How about the little detail about how he married me and we had a son? Anna: What? Cassandra: I can see you're visably shocked, but still have a glimmer of denial in your eye. Anna: Is this some sort of sick joke? Cassandra: Oh, it's not and I'm about to tell the rest of this story. We were newlyweds and his job as a salesman kept him on the road, but he'd always manage to write and visit as much as he could. Then all of the sudden, the visits stopped and the letters shortly after. I guess that's when he met you.s Anna: Andrew would never do something like that, he wouldn't abandon a wife and child. He wasn't that sort of man. Cassandra: Well, that's precisely what he did. Fortunately, my son turned out well in spite of the circumstances. Anna: Wait a minute? Is George Lightner your son? Cassandra: Yes. Anna: I need to have a minute alone. Anna leaves the office. Yvette: I hope you're happy with yourself, Cassandra. Yvette goes after Anna. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Lynette's house, Jim as at the door with his bags. Lynette lets him in. Lynette: Does this mean what I think it means? Jim: I'm ready to move back in. Lynette: So you think we've had enough time apart? Jim: That and the fact that the holidays are coming up and I didn't want to be away from you and the kids. Lynette: I'm really glad you have decided to come back. I'd hate for you to be in some hotel over the holidays. Jim: I think we do our best bonding during this time of year, so I think it would be good for us. Lynette: Maybe so. Jim: I know that I've been a little difficult these past few months. I hope that hasn't really changed the way you feel about me. Lynette: Of course not. Jim: I'm thankful for that. And listen, if you still think we need marriage counseling, I'm willing to give it a try, just for you. Lynette: I think that's a good idea. Jim: We can make an appointment with Dr. Roosevelt after the holiday. Lynette: Um, We'll be getting a new counselor. Jim: Well, why, I thought you went to Dr. Roosevelt because he's one of the best in the state? Lynette: (nervous) I feel that another doctor might suit our needs better. Jim: If you think this will help us, then I'm all for it. Jim is looking a little puzzled as to why Lynette is switching doctors. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jim goes to Greg's office. Jim: Dr. Roosevelt? Greg: Jim, what brings you here? Jim: Lynette told me she was switching doctors. Greg: Yeah, she thinks that you two need a different kind of therepy. Jim: I'm asking you because when she told me about it, she seemed a little nervous, like there was a problem. Greg: Really? Jim: I was just wondering if there was another reason for the decision. Greg: Not at all, I just thought another therapist could better handle this situation. Jim: I thought Lynette made the decision. Greg: (nervous) Uh, yes she did, but it was my suggestion. Jim: First Lynette acted strange when she talked about this, now you're acting nervous like there is something to hide. What exactly is the problem here? Greg: I've counseled a lot of couples and I've seen some seek the help of other therapists. Jim: You've been counseling her since our separation, has she said anything to you that would suggest she's not as committed to making this work as I am? Greg: That's something you'd have to talk with your wife about. Jim: I have talked to her, but the past couple of times I've seen here, she's been a little on edge. Greg: She's had a hard time, so I assume she's trying to sort out all of her feelings. Jim takes notice at the comment and looks a little concerned. Jim: Sort out all of her feelings? What does that mean? Greg: It's just shrink talk, you have nothing to worry about Jim is still looking concerned. Jim: Um, thanks for your time. Greg: Sure. Jim leaves, looking baffled. Greg breathes deeply as he realizes that Jim might sense something. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Later on, Cassandra has returned to her office at Lightner and finds George waiting for her. He's holding the newspaper. George: Why is it that I didn't know about what is in this paper? Cassandra: I never felt the need to tell you. George: I am the co-CEO of this company, Mother. This office has been inundated with calls from investors who are not sure they want to keep investing. Cassandra: Yvette McGregor's the one who got all this stuff printed up, blame her. George: What? Cassandra: She thought she would one up me, but I one upped her right back. George: What did you do? Cassandra: I told the truth to Anna McGregor. George: You did what? Do you realize you just destroyed our plan? Cassandra: I was angry. George: Well, luckily I have a plan B. Cassandra: What would that be? George: I'd prefer not to tell you the details, I don't want this plan ruined. Cassandra: It had better work. George: Oh, believe me, it will. By next week, Lightner will be the biggest corporation in the Midwest.

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.

Another great episode

#58 Monday, November 19th delayed episode In morning, at the hospital, Cody is preparing to be released. Carol: As soon as the doctor brings your discharge papers, we are out of here. Cody: I can't wait. Cody looks up at the television and sees a news report. Cody: Mom, turn that up, please. Carol turns up the television. News Anchor: A bizarre story coming out of the mountain woods area. A report of a gunshot lead police to a compound that appears to have been recently occupied by mob boss B.P. Charles, who was thought to have been deceased. The story takes an even stranger turn as the police have reportedly pulled the body of Charles out of the local river. The feds have seized a large amount of files, that could lead to a dragnet of arrest of local officials thought to have been helping Charles. Norm comes into the hospital room. Norm: Cody, you're awake. He hugs Cody Norm: I'm relieved you're all right now. You are all right? Cody: I'm fine, the doctor says I've made a speedy recovery Carol: Where have you been? We haven't seen you since yesterday? Norm: It's a long story, a long one. Carol: All right. Norm: It turns out what happened to Cody was no accident. Cody: I didn't think it was. Carol: Oh, my god. Norm: It turns out that B.P. Charles faked the whole shooting just to get revenge. Carol: That is insane. But how did he end up in the river? Norm: He pulled a gun on me trying to escape and he ended up losing his balance and falling off a cliff. Cody: Dang, that sounds like some action movie. Carol: How on earth did you find out where he was at? Norm: It took a lot of digging, but I found it with Wilkins' help. Carol: Well, maybe now this is all over, we can get a little peace. Norm: Hopefully. The cops still want to talk to me some more since I was there when he fell, but other than that, there's no other problems. Dr. Claiborne comes in with the discharge papers. Dr. Claiborne: Here you go, just sign here and it's all done. Carol signs the paper and hands it back to the doctor. Carol: Thank you, Doctor. Dr. Claiborne: Sure. The doctor leaves. Carol: Well, that's it, we can leave. Cody: Good, I was getting sick of this place. They all leave the hospital room ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cassandra is at her penthouse apartment, sitting at the breakfast table. She opens up the newspaper and sees an column titled "Who was behind the Silver Hills Savings and Loan failure?" and immediately starts to panic. Cassandra: Oh, no. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A little later at McGregor, the board of directors meeting is getting underway. Anna: I call this meeting to order. The purpose of this meeting is for us to select a contractor for the expansion project. The investors have given us until 4:00 to make a decision. We have three contractors on the table, Lightner, Ellington and Greenwood. Alma: I'd like to raise a concern about one of the prospective candidates. Anna: Go ahead please. Alma (board member): Well, in today's Daily Business Runner there's a column that links Lightner Corporation's co-CEO to the failure of a savings and loan in California. Estelle: That doesn't sound good. Leonard (board member): I read that article and it all looks like speculation. Evelyn (board member): I agree. Alden (board member): But what if it isn't? We don't need any scandal. Estelle: This whole project has gone off without a hitch, something like this could set up back. Leonard: Look, Lightner has the best deal and we want to avoid going over the budget. If we run over, all hell is just gonna break loose. Alma: What you are missing is the fact that all hell could break loose if we get caught up with a company accused of malfeasance. Estelle: We are just going to have come up with a solution for the cost overruns. What do you think, Anna? Anna: The allegations in that article are a bit troubling, but are just speculation. Alma: I know how I'm going to vote. Leonard: Let's just take the vote and get this over with. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Across the hall, Cassandra abruptly walks into Yvette's office holding the newspaper. Cassandra: I assume you're behind what was in the newspaper this morning. Yvette: You assumed right. Cassandra: You could be putting my company in danger of being disgraced. Yvette: It's not my fault you made poor business decisions. Cassandra: You didn't have to air all this for the whole world to see. Yvette: This is just a warning, if you don't back off it's going to be worse. Cassandra: Oh, please. Yvette: You think I'm kidding? I have more information that I held back on about, information that would really sink you. Cassandra: You know what, I'm real tempted to just let the truth about your father out for all the world to here. Yvette: You do it and you'll be sorry. Cassandra: I'm not afraid of you, dear. In the boardroom, Anna can hear Yvette and Cassandra arguing. Anna: What on earth is going on? Excuse me for a minute. Anna get up and goes across the hall to Yvette's office. Yvette: This has gone far enough, why don't you just move on? Cassandra: Your father put me through hell, abandoning me when I had his son, that is something I cannot forget. Anna: What?! Yvette: Oh, my god, Mother. Yvette looks terrified as Anna stands in the door with a shocked expression. Fade to black.

Good episode. I especially liked the Mona/Daniel scene and the scene with Natalia and Dahlia falling in the garbage truck. Also, thanks for plugging Novi, that was cool how you worked it in.

Thursday, November 15th (delayed episode) B.P.'s gun just went off and Norm is on the ground, the bullet having just missed him. B.P. runs off into the wooded area, trying throw Norm and Wilkins off. Wilkins: You all right, man? Norm: Yeah, the bullet didn't hit me. Wilkins: Come on, let's see if we can catch him. Norm: Let's hurry. Wilkins goes one way and Norm goes another. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ At the McGregor, Estelle has stopped by to see Anna. Estelle: I apologize for stopping by like this, but it's about a matter requires your immediate attention. Anna: No problem. Estelle: The investors want us to select a contractor soon so we can start building. Anna: I'd like a little more time to sort this out, there's a potential for cost overruns and I want to get all that taken care of. How soon do they want a decision? Estelle: Tomorrow afternoon. Anna: Oh, great. How are we supposed to figure out the details by then? Do you think they would except a phased construction? Estelle: I doubt it. Anna: (sighs) I guess we ought to round up the joint board of directors for a meeting tommorrow morning. Estelle: This will be the first time doing that and judging by the members, it will be a fractious meeting, a clash of corporate minds. Anna: I've dealt with worse. This has to be worked out, my company has a lot riding on this. Estelle: As does mine. By the way, are you leaning toward any of the contractors yet? Anna: There is one. Lightner, I like the record they have and their building design. I've met with the head of the company, George and he seems like a good businessman. There's something about him that reminds of someone, but I can't put my finger on who it is. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yvette is in her office, there's a knock at the door. Yvette: Come in. Teddy walks in. Yvette: You have anything good for me? Teddy: You bet. Teddy hands her a small stack of papers. Yvette looks through them. Yvette: Oh, my goodness. Teddy: It's shocking how many bad business decisions she's made have caused problems for others. Yvette: This also says she was partned with people who ran half a dozen ponzi schemes. Teddy: That's not all, keep reading, check out the part that says "Silver Hills Savings and Loan". Yvette: How on earth is she even still doing business after all these mistakes? Teddy: A lot of this stuff got buried because she had people in the right places cover it up, but with a little digging I found it. But, if half of her investors found out about this, she'd be washed up. Yvette: I know, a businessperson with any would stay away from a person with a record like this. Well, you've done good work, Teddy and as promised you'll be getting the other half of your fee. Yvette hands him an envelope. Teddy: Thank you. Yvette: No, thank you. Teddy leaves. Yvette leans back in her chair and smiles. Yvette: Now lets see who can make threats. Yvette picks up her phone and dials a number. Yvette: (into phone) Hi, I've never done this before, so I don't know how it works, but I have a little item for your paper, how soon can you fit it in? That soon? Sounds great. Do you have a paper and pen ready? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Norm and Wilkins are still trying to find B.P. in the woods. Norm is looking around a patch of trees, when he hears a gun cock. B.P.: Maybe this time I won't miss. Norm turns around to see B.P. aiming his gun. B.P.: This time you don't have the P.I. to help you. (chuckles) Norm: Why are you doing all this? B.P.: Because no one crosses me and gets away with it. Norm: You are insane. B.P.: You know what? Maybe I am insane, but one thing I'm not is a fool. Norm: This stops now, you've caused my family enough trouble. B.P.: I'll be the one who says when anything stops. B.P. steps back, unaware he's close to the edge of a cliff. B.P.: Now you just turn around and head back to town, pretend you never saw me and no one gets hurt. Norm: I can't do that. B.P.: All right, have it your way. B.P. prepares to shoot, but as he steps back again, he stumbles over a root. Norm watches in shock as B.P. begins to fall backward down the hill and then takes a steep plunge off the cliff into the icy water below, disappearing in the current. Fade to black. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Glad to see S.T.E.A.M is back. Really good episode, I really was not expecting that ending. Also, good casting choice for Mona.

#56 Wednesday November 14th At the hospital, Dr. Claiborne is checking Cody's vital signs. Dr. Claiborne: Everything seems to be in order here. Your test results look good too. You've made progress rapidly. Cody: So I'm going to be all right? Dr. Claiborne: I would say yes. Carol: Thank god, I am so relieved. Thank you so much, Doctor. Dr. Claiborne: You're welcome. Dr. Claiborne leaves Carol: Well, I feel much better. Cody: I feel a little better, but-- Carol: You're still upset. Cody: Yeah, I just wish that I could go after the person who did this. Carol: You never told me who you think did it. Cody: Don't call me crazy, but I think B.P. Charles was behind it. Carol: But he's dead, how could he be behind it? Cody: I'm not so sure he's dead. Wilkins snapped a photo of him coming out of a diner, he had been talking to the guy who framed me. Carol: Well, where was this? Cody: Right here in town. Carol: This makes no sense. Cody: See, I knew you'd think I was crazy. Carol: No, no, I'm not saying that. It's just makes no sense to me how it's possible, B.P. Charles was fatally shot. Cody: That's why I want to get out there and find the truth. Carol: Just focus on one thing at a time, you've got to make a full recovery first. Cody: I feel much better. Carol: I know, but until the doctor gives you the green light to leave, you need to rest. Cody: I suppose you're right, there's nothing much I can do right now. But as soon as I'm out, I'm back to investigating. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wilkins and Norm are driving on the route to the mountains. Wilkins: There aren't many places up here and most of them are used only during Winter when the snow is packed. If Charles is still around here, we have to keep our eyes peeled for activity around any of these places. Norm: I just want to make B.P. pay for what he's done to my brother. Wilkins: Well, let's keep our fingers crossed that we can find him. Norm spots an open gate. Norm: There's a gate over there. Wilkins pulls over and they get out to investigate. Wilkins: That's strange, this gate is wide open and there's no security. Norm: Kind of suspicious. I'm going to take a look around. Wilkins: Yeah. They walk up the path to the compound. There's a car sitting in front of the compound. Norm: Wonder whose car that is? Wilkins: This might not be the right place. Norm: We won't know until we look. Norm goes to the front door and looks through the glass. Norm: Looks dark in there. Just then, Detective Lewis comes out of a door on the side of the compound. Norm goes to other side of the building avoid being caught. Lewis gets in his car and drives off. Norm goes back over to Wilkins. Norm: That was the Detective that investigated the Charles shooting. Wilkins: Yeah, that was him. Norm: What is he doing up here? Wilkins: Something fishy is going on. Norm: He said something about the airport, but I think someone is still inside. Wilkins: Let's go around back. Wilkins and Norm go to the back of the compound, where there is a lighted service porch and an SUV parked. There are boxes sitting just outside the SUV. Wilkins: Looks like someone is trying to leave. Norm takes out a flashlight and looks in one of the boxes. It's full of file folders. Norm pulls one out and finds a letter with B.P.'s name on it. Norm: He's here! Wilkins: What? Norm: This letter has his name on it, so this has got to be him. Wilkins: Well, now to find him. If he's trying to leave, we need to be ready to follow him, so let's get back to the car. Suddenly, the service porch door opens and out steps B.P. B.P.: What the hell are you doing here? Wilkins: My God. B.P.: I'm giving you ten seconds to get off of my property. Norm: You tried to kill my brother, you dirty-- B.P.: He should have known never to cross me, because when someone crosses me, they pay for it. B.P. pulls out a gun, B.P.: And you'll be very sorry as well if you don't get out of here right this second. Norm: You're gonna pay for what you've done. Norm charges B.P. and they start fighting for the gun. B.P. manages to break free. Norm is still on the ground. B.P. aims the gun at Norm, Wilkins tries to stop him, but the gun goes off. Cut to black.

#55 Tuesday, November 13th Back at the police station Evan: Who are you? Norm: I'm a lawyer, Norm Donahue. Evan: But I didn't call any lawyer. Norm: I know, but I have my reasons for being here. Evan: Did you say your name was Donahue? Norm: Yep. Evan: You wouldn't happen to be related to-- Norm: Cody is my brother, the one you framed. Evan: Then why do you want to help me? Norm: To be clear, I am not doing any of this for your benefit. I'm trying to get information on who tried to kill my brother. Evan: I'm going to say this up front, I didn't have anything to do with what happened to your brother. I admit that I bought that gun in his name, but that was it. Norm: With the charges you're facing, rubber checks and money laundering, I'm guessing you will get some serious time. Evan: I figured that. Norm: But, if you tell me everything you know about B.P. Charles, I can try and arrange a plea deal. Evan: What's there to know, he's dead. Norm: Let's not pretend. Norm pulls the photographs of B.P. out and puts them on the table. Norm: You can't tell me that's not B.P. Charles. Evan: What if it is? Norm: Now is not the time to play games. You can either tell me what you know or risk spending a very long time in prison. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lynette is at the CoffeeRoom when Greg comes in and approaches her. Greg: We need to talk. Lynette: I got few minutes before I have to leave, so sure. Greg: It's about what happened last night. Lynette: You've been thinking about it? Greg: Yeah, I didn't get any sleep at all. When we kissed it felt so right, but at the same time I knew it was so wrong. Lynette: Me too. Greg: I'm starting to think I shouldn't counsel you anymore. I mean, as I doctor I'm obligated not to get involved with a patient. Lynette: The kiss was just an impulse. Greg: I think we both felt something. Besides, it's not just the kiss, I feel that we are connected on an emotion level that is not appropriate for a doctor and patient. Lynette: I can't deal with this right now, especially since Jim has told me he wants to try and fix things. Greg: That's great and it's all the more reason that I think I should refer you to another therapist. Lynette: If you think it's for the best. Greg: I'm positive it is. I care about you too much to cause you any more strain. Lynette: You haven't caused me any strain, you've been a friend and helped me through a very difficult time. Greg: I've crossed a line I shouldn't have. I'm supposed to help fix marriage, not break them. Lynette: When we kissed it was mutual, you aren't the only one to blame. Greg: I know. Lynette: Then you shouldn't beat yourself up about it. Greg: Like I said, it's more than that. It's the way I feel. I don't think it's right that I feel this way about a married woman. Lynette: We can't control what's in our hearts. Greg: But we can keep ourselves from doing the wrong thing. Greg hands her a card. Greg: That's the number to very good marriage counselor. She been practicing for years and is very good. She can definitely help get your marriage back on track. Lynette: Okay. Greg leaves. As he steps outside, he lets out a sigh. Greg: I just had to fall for the wrong one. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back at the police station. Evan: Do you really think you can handle the truth? Norm: Let's hear it. Evan: First, tell me what you can do for me. Norm: I know the federal prosecutor, he'll probably be willing to cut a deal with you in exchange for testimony on what you about organized crime in Detroit. Evan: I'm not sure about ratting on anyone. Norm: I'd guess you'd prefer years in prison then. Evan: How soon can we get a deal? Norm: As soon as you tell me what you know about B.P. Charles. Evan hesitates for few seconds Evan: Is it a sure thing I'll get a reduced sentence? Norm: I think it's a sure thing, the federal prosecutor has cut deals with others in exchange for testimony. Evan hesitates again, but eventually starts to ta Evan: Fine. I bet on a lot of horses in Detroit, I ended up on a huge streak, thought was unbeatable. Until I made a huge bet, over $20,000 because I was so sure I was gonna win. The horse ending up losing and B.P. Charles came after me. He said the only way he would excuse my debt is if I bought a gun in Cody Donahue's name. Norm: Then what happened? Evan: I did it and brought the gun to him. Then, he told me what the other part of his plan was. Norm: What was that? Evan: He wanted me to shoot him. I told him that it was insane and that I wouldn't do it. He then decided to bring my family into the equation and threaten them. Norm: So you did it? Evan: I didn't feel I had a choice, I didn't want risk my family's safety. Norm: Let's get to the rest of the story. Evan: Well, after he was shot, I don't know much of what happened, all I know is he survived. Norm: So he is alive? Do you know where he's at? Evan: My guess is that he's somewhere in the mountains, he was drove off i a sport vehicle after he met with me. Norm: Is that all you know? Evan: Yep. Norm: All right. Norm gets up to leave. Evan: How soon do you think you can cut a deal? Norm: What deal? Evan: Don't play games with me. Norm: You created you fate, live with it. Evan: You dirty-- Norm leaves. Flash forward to Wilkins office a little while later, Norm rushes in. Norm: He's alive. Wilkins: You got Peters to talk? Norm: Yes, he said that B.P. survived the shooting. Wilkins: How? Norm: Never mind that now, we've got to find out where B.P. is right now. Peters said he could be in the mountains. Wilkins: Of course, there's a route that leads up there, it's where people go when they don't want to be bothered. Norm: How soon can we get there? Wilkins: Right a way, but there's a chance he might already be gone. Norm: I know that, but there's a chance we could be able to nab him. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meanwhile, back at B.P.'s compound, B.P. is loading up an SUV, ready to leave town.....

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked episode. Laura Bryan Birn isn't on Y&R anymore, I don't think she's appeared since 2004.

#54 Monday, November 12th At the hospital Carol: You're absolutely sure you felt someone push you? Cody: Yes, there's no doubt. That photograph makes sense now. Trish: What photograph? Cody: I've got to get a hold of Wilkins. Carol: What was in this photograph? Cody: If I told you, you'd think I was crazy. I just need to get in touch with Wilkins. Cody tries to get up, but starts coughing. Carol: You need to stay right where you are, you aren't strong enough. Cody: Somebody tried to kill me, I can't just sit around! _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wilkins and Norm return to Wilkins' office Wilkins: I figured Peters had already skipped town. Norm: It was worth a try. Linda: He didn't skip town. Wilkins: What do you mean? Linda: The police picked him up in Detroit at the airport on some charges, big charges related to fraud. Norm: Well, this is interesting. Wilkins: What? Norm: If he's in jail on big charges, he might start talking. He's going to need a lawyer Wilkins: You're going to represent the guy who tried frame your brother? Norm: Right now, all I'm concerned about is finding out who tried to kill Cody and I think Peters is my only chance at getting the whole story. Wilkins: Perhaps. Norm: I'm going to get over to the police station, if there's anything new, call me on my cell. Wilkins: Sure. Norm leaves. ______________________________________________________________________________________ At B.P.'s compound, B.P. is in his office when Detective Lewis come rushing in. B.P.: What going on? Lewis: Peters was nabbed, he's in jail right now. B.P.: Nabbed for what? Lewis: Something about fraud. B.P.: Damn. Lewis: He could easily dime you out. B.P.: And he could do the same to you. Lewis: No one can trace my involvement in all this, I've made sure of that. I've got a family, I can't afford to go down. B.P.: I don't think so, If I go down, everyone goes down. Lewis: You can't do that. B.P.: Oh, I can. You should have made sure Peters got out of town without being caught, you knew he could be a problem. Lewis: What was I supposed to do? B.P.: Never mind, you just make sure that I can get out of here with no trouble. Lewis: What about Donahue? B.P.: Well, he's not a problem anymore. Lewis: You didn't hear? B.P.: What? Lewis: He survived that little accident you set up for him. B.P.: This day just keeps getting worse and worse. Lewis: What are you going to do now? B.P.: I can't worry about that now, I've got to get out of the country. ________________________________________________________________________________________ At the police station, Evan is in the interrogation room. A guard is by the door. Another guard comes through the door. Guard: Your lawyer is here. Evan: What? Norm comes into the room holding a briefcase. Fade to black.