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#005 Friday, April 13th Estelle makes her offer even better when she brings in top interior designer Amee Lennox to design a new exclusive line of furniture. Anna and Alma meet with them and Anna is impressed with Amee's track record, but is reluctant to accept Estelle's deal. Estelle then drops her price to half of what McGregor's current supplier is offering and Alma remarks that Estelle really is serious about the deal. Anna takes a seconds to think about it and then agrees to the deal. Estelle says that Anna won't be sorry and that she's glad to be doing business with McGregor. Edmund and Joseph are in the conference room discussing the budget when Yvette comes in and says they better make adjustments for her project. Edmund says they already know that Anna put the brakes on the project, but Yvette says that she doesn't need Anna's permission to move forward. Joseph says that he won't allow her to undermine their mother in anyway and that it's best that she just let the whole thing drop. Yvette says that she is tired of the way Anna is running the company, without taking any risks. Edmund says that Anna only makes smart business decision and that Yvette isn't being fair in criticizing her. Yvette says that she doesn't have the time to argue, that she needs to take action and that she's already doing what is necessary. When Jim comes home from work, Lynette tells him that she set up a job interview about being managing upscale Number 37 Restaurant. Jim is upset that Yvette didn't inform him of her decision before she went ahead with it. Lynette said she didn't tell him because she knew he would get upset, just like he is now. Jim says the he's only concerned about what this will do to their children, since both of their parents will be at work. Lynette says that she doesn't have the job yet and that even if she does get it she'll only work in the evenings so she can stay with the children in the day. Jim says he's afraid that this will put on strain on their marriage, since they will hardly see each do to their work schedules. JC goes to the Novi store and confronts Tyler. He asks him what his real motive is for coming to work at McGregor's, but Tyler says that he doesn't owe him any explanations. JC says when it comes to his family's company, he has a right to ask questions, especially when it comes to Tyler who made it clear in the past that he didn't like the McGregor family. Tyler says that he's not here to start any trouble, he just needed a job. JC says that he should make sure he doesn't cause any trouble, because there will be harsh consequences if he does. Tyler says he won't be threatened by anyone and that JC needs to back off. JC tells Tyler that he could lose his job quicker than he got it if he doesn't watch what he says.

#004 Thursday, April 12th Tyler come into Anna's office and she asks why he's there. He says he is there is to apply for a sales job in one of the stores. Anna says that he could have went into one of the stores and talked to a manager about that. Tyler says that he wanted to get the CEO's approval and let her see his resume. He gives her his resume and she remarks on the sales experience he has. She offers him a job in the main store and he accepts it. After he leaves, he takes out his cell phone and calls Carol to tell her he got the job. Henry is taking inventory in the men's department at the main store when Trish comes in. Henry hugs her and says she hardly comes in the store anymore. She says that she really doesn't have a reason to come in anymore. Henry says he understands that she probably wants to avoid run ins with Joseph or Anna. Trish that she doesn't have anything against them, but every time she's around them it always turns into an argument. Henry tells her that even though he works for them, that she can always talk to him. Trish thanks him and says that he's a good friend. As they are talking, Joseph gets off the elevator, startling the both of them. He sarcastically ask if they are talking about him and Henry nervously says that they aren't. Joseph says he just came down to tell Henry that he has to take on the management duties of the Farmington store since the manager there had to take sick leave. Henry says it's not problem for him to manage both stores temporarily. As Joseph leaves, he says if they weren't talking about him that wouldn't have been so startled when he came into the room. Yvette is in the conference room at McGregor's corporate office making a phone call, when JC comes in. She abruptly hangs up the phone and JC asks her why she hung up so quick. She says that she was talking to a supplier who wouldn't give her a fair price on something. JC says he came in because he left a folder, so he picks up the folder and leaves. As soon as he leaves, she's picks up the phone and dials a number. She tells the person on the other end she's sorry that she hung up so quick. She then tells them that time is of the essence and she needs immediate legal assistance.

#003 Wednesday, April 11th Carol calls Teddy into her office and hands him an envelope. He looks inside and sees a large amount of cash. Carol tells him that she wants him to get a job at McGregor so she can have a spy on the inside. Teddy says that she's crazy if she thinks he'll get away with spying and she responds by saying that she can get someone else for the job if he doesn't feel that he's capable of doing. Teddy agrees, but demands that Carol pay him regularly for his time. Carol says that he will receive more money only if can bring her helpful information. Lynette comes to McGregor's looking for Anna, but bumps into Dr. Roosevelt. She greets him and then ask where Anna is, he responds by saying that Anna is in a meeting and won't be finished for awhile. She sighs and gets ready to leave when Dr. Roosevelt asks if there is anything she wants to talk about. She says she doesn't want to burden him with her problem, but he says it's no problem since he's a doctor and Lynette then agrees to talk to him. They go into his office and sit down. She begins by telling him that she feels unfulfilled by just staying home all day. Dr. Roosevelt tells her that it's normal to feel that way at times and that lots of people have been through it. She says that she wants to have a career, but her husband doesn't want their children raised by a nanny. Dr. Roosevelt tells her that she has to make that decision herself. Estelle shows up at Alma's office at McGregor. Alma is puzzled as to why she is there, as she is Donahue's supplier. Estelle says she wants to branch out and supply more stores with her items and that McGregor is on her list. Alma says that she doesn't really trust her because of her friendship with Carol, but Estelle snaps back by saying she is a business person that doesn't allow personal affairs effect her judgment. Alma laughs and asks her if Carol sent her over, because that's the only reason why she would be making this offer. Estelle says that she doesn't work for Carol and that she resents anyone saying that she does. Alma says that she's been in the corporate world long enough to know a stunt when she sees one. Estelle says she'll speak with Anna and see what she has to say about it, but Alma says that Anna won't go for the deal either. As Estelle goes out the door she says Alma is foolish for letting a good deal slip away.

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

#002 Tuesday, April 10th Yvette meets with Stephen over the prospect of overriding Anna on the shopping mall project, but he tells her that Andrew had it in his will that the land was to be left alone and that she has little chance of overturning it. She then suggest that the provision could be overturned on the grounds that her father wasn't in his right mind when he added it to the will. Stephen responds by saying that it would be ludicrous and disrespectful to her father's memory to suggest and that he'll have no part of it. He also warns her that dragging it into court would only embarrass her family. Edmund and Anna are discussing business when Anna notices Edmund still has a photo of his estranged wife. She asks Edmund if he still misses her since she abandoned him, but he just shrugs and says he isn't sure how to feel about her. Anna tells him it's time to move on with his life and find someone new. He says that he isn't ready to make that step yet and needs time to sort his feelings out. Joseph and Trish run into each other Guido's restaurant and Joseph brings up the subject of their divorce. Trish tells him that the divorce was no fault of her own and that it happened because he was more concerned with business than his marriage. Joseph snaps back by saying that she was never patient with him and didn't give him a chance to make things right. She says that their son practically grew up only seeing his father briefly between business trips and that she had to play father and mother to JC. Joseph says that he was only trying to give her and their son the life they deserved and that she was never grateful. Carol offers Cody a job to help him get a fresh start, but he tells her he doesn't want to work in the family company. Carol accuses him of being as difficult as ever, but he responds by saying that it's not the right time for him to work with his family. Carol asks him why even even bothered to come back, if he was going to put her through the same stress as he did before he left. Cody tells her that he wanted try and make things right, but it's clear that she doesn't want the same thing. Back at Guido's, Lynette and Jim are having dinner and talking. She says that she is rethinking her decision of not pursuing a career, flooring Jim. He says that he doesn't want to have to drop his own career so she can have one, but Lynette says she's not asking him to do that. Jim says that they have two young children who are used to having their mother around and he doesn't want someone else taking care of them. Lynette says that she isn't even sure what she is going to do, but hopes that Jim will support her in what ever she decides. Jim says he can't promise if he will support her or not.

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.

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)