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  1. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.

     

    Jesse walks into an office.

     

    The office of Police Chief Jones .

     

    CHIEF JONES: Welcome Jesse

    JESSE: Hello Sir

     

    They shake hands.

     

    CHIEF JONES: What brings you by this evening?

    JESSE: I have been trying to get this one on one meeting with you for a while.

    CHIEF JONES: Sorry it has taken so long. I took a much needed vacation.

    JESSE: Do you feel rested?

    CHIEF JONES: Ready to take on the city!

    JESSE: Wonderful then I hope you will like my fundraiser Idea.

    CHIEF JONES: Fundraiser? The forces fundraiser already happened earlier in the year.

     

    JESSE: Not that fundraiser. A different one. I want the city to put on a fundraiser for the city itself and I was hoping you would help out.

    CHIEF JONES: That is certainly…different.

    JESSE: The rough part of the city would become better with some help.

    CHIEF JONES: You really think that?

    JESSE: I do. They need their own community center.

    CHIEF JONES: You really don’t think a community center would put a stop the gangs or something do you?

    JESSE: I most certainly do chief.

     

    Chief Jones looks on doubtful…

     

    --

     

    Lucas is home.

     

    He takes a seat and lets out a sigh of relief.

     

    LUCAS: Good to be home. What a day.

     

    His phone rings.

     

    He answers.

     

    It is Emily

     

    EMILY: Hello Lucas…

    LUCAS: Hey…

    EMILY: Are you busy?

    LUCAS: Not really.

    EMILY: Good because I need to see you quick!

    LUCAS: I didn’t plan on going anywhere.

     

    EMILY: Are you home? I can go see you there.

    LUCAS: I don’t know about that.

    EMILY: Come on. Please. I need to talk to you.

    LUCAS: Only if it is an emergency!

    EMILY: It is.

    LUCAS: Fine. 326 Dayton Street.

    EMILY: Be there shortly.

     

    They hang up.

     

    LUCAS: I guess I won’t be getting to rest.

     

    --

     

    Steve returns home.

     

    Kayla , Hope and Carly are there.

     

    KAYLA: Any Luck?

    STEVE: Sorry to say, but no. Not at all.

    HOPE: The ISA doesn’t have any information? How is that possible?

    STEVE: Because something dirty is going on!

    CARLY: You really think so?

    STEVE: I am sure of it. That is why I quit!

     

    KAYLA: You quit?!

    STEVE: I had to sweetness.

    KAYLA: You know that I am happy you finally did.

    HOPE: How will we find info on Bo then?

    CARLY: Yeah. Good question.

    STEVE: We will have to do it on our own. It is not like the ISA was much help anyway.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Daniel and Stefano

     

    STEFANO: We have a lot of important things to discuss.

    DAN: We sure do.

    STEFANO: We must go over what our next step will be.

    DAN: I was hoping we can discuss Jennifer.

    STEFANO: I said important things to discuss.

    DAN: She is very important to me.

     

    STEFANO: I do not know why.

    DAN: I do love her you know.

    STEFANO: She is not good luck for the ones she loves, you should know.

    DAN: I plan on changing that.

    STEFANO: Do not let Jennifer Horton get in our way.

    DAN: You do not have to worry about that.

     

    --

     

    Meanwhile, Greg looks inside Vins house.

     

    He sees Vin about to hit Ali

     

    He has a flash of his dad and then has a flash of his mom with a black eye.

     

    GREG: Dammit Vin!

     

    Greg rushes inside.

     

    GREG: Don’t!

    VIN: This doesn’t concern you, Greg!

    GREG: Oh yes it does.

     

    Greg goes at Vin and with all his might punches him square in the jaw knocking Vin out cold!!

     

    Vin hits the ground.

     

    Chavo comes rushing in.

     

    CHAVO: What are you thinkin’ bro? What are ya doin’?

    GREG: He should not have his hands on Ali.

    ALI: Thank you, Greg.

    GREG: I don’t know what came over me.

    ALI: I should not have trusted him again. Why am I so stupid?

    GREG: You are not.

     

    CHAVO: When Vin comes to, he is going to want to kill you, Greg.

    GREG: Yeah he will.

    ALI: He is going to be livid. We have to get out of here.

    CHAVO: I am not leaving him.

     

    Vin starts to move a bit.

     

    ALI: I have to go.

    GREG: Come with me.

     

    Ali and Greg run out of the house…

     

     
     

    At the police station:

     

    CHIEF JONES: I’m not sure you are thinking hard about this fundraiser.

    JESSE: Listen, my daughter was shot by a gang member. This is really all I can think about.

    CHIEF JONES: We need to stop the gangs by cracking down on them harder with arrests.

    JESSE: …and a lot of them get off or get slaps on the wrists and go right back to the gangs. We need to take care of these kids before they turn to gangs. A community center and a lot of help will work.

    CHIEF JONES: I respect your drive to help, but these are just ideals. Dreams, really.

    JESSE: We won’t know until we try.

     

    CHIEF JONES: You have my support.

    JESSE: Thank you.

    CHIEF JONES: BUT, you are going to run into problems

    JESSE: How so?

    CHIEF JONES: You need to learn about this city more.

    JESSE: I know it has its share of problems.

    CHIEF JONES: More than you know.  You better start to learn something about city politics.

     

    --

     

    Emily is now at Lucas place.

     

    EMILY: Thank you for inviting me over.

    LUCAS: Wasn’t quite an invite.

    EMILY: I know. I’m sorry.

    LUCAS: Well what is this big emergency?

    EMILY: My husband and I had a huge fight yesterday.

    LUCAS: How exactly can I help with that?

    EMILY: I don’t even want to stay there with him tonight.

     

    LUCAS: Sorry, but I am not going to invite you to stay here…

    EMILY: I wouldn’t ask that.

    LUCAS: Phew.

    EMILY: The thing is my marriage could really be ending and if it is I do not want to be left with nothing.

    LUCAS: I don’t think he can take you for everything.

    EMILY: The Ryans will try. I just want and need a job.

    LUCAS: You don’t give up do you?

    EMILY: I will beg if I have to.

    LUCAS: Like on your knees begging? (smirks)

    EMILY: Here goes nothing

    LUCAS: No! I’m kidding. I’m not Daniel Jonas.

    EMILY: Just please give me that job!

     

    --

     

    Cut to Daniel and Stefano

     

    DAN: You know, I heard about Jennifer way back. I had some talks with Peter before his incarceration.

    STEFANO: I didn’t know you two stayed close when you got older.

    DAN: We did get out of touch, but I’m glad we reconnected. He loved Jennifer too.

    STEFANO: Yeah at one point he did. That didn’t turn out well for him either.

    DAN: I can now just say that I understand why he loved Jenn.

    STEFANO: He would not be happy to hear you two were an item.

     

    DAN: I think he would understand.

    STEFANO: Well Daniel I am glad that you are in love and all, but I would like to get down to business and figure out the next step in keeping myself a free man.

    DAN: Fine. Any ideas?

    STEFANO: Always.

     

    --

     

    At the Johnson house:

     

    KAYLA: There is still a possibility that Roman will find some info for us.

    STEVE: Not if he is using ISA contacts.

    CARLY: You are really down on the ISA right now.

    STEVE: I think someone has infiltrated them. Probably Stefano himself.

    KAYLA: I should warn Roman.

    STEVE: Roman isn’t listening.

     

    HOPE: This is just ridiculous. I cannot believe all of this is happening and at Bos expense.

     

    Hopes phone rings.

     

    CARLY: That your boyfriend, Aiden?

    HOPE: Don’t worry about it.

     

    Hope looks at her phone.

     

    HOPE: I don’t know this number.

     

    She answers. It is Greta

     

    GRETA: Hope…this is Greta Von Amberg.

    HOPE: Greta? Wow. Long time.

    GRETA: It has been. I have been trying to get ahold of Bo but cannot. I called the Brady pub and Caroline gave me your number.

    HOPE: Why were you trying to get in touch with Bo?

    GRETA: Because Stefano has been here in England.

    HOPE: Stefano?

     

    This perks Steve, Kayla and Carlys ears.

     

    GRETA: Yes. He has been trying to say he is my father.

    HOPE: I hope that is not true.

    GRETA: Oh me too. I do suspect he is back in the states now though. I wanted to let Bo know.

    HOPE: Are you sure of that?

    GRETA: Almost certainly.

    HOPE: Greta you are a miracle caller. We could use your help…

     

    --

     

    Greg is dropping Ali back at the womens shelter.

     

    ALI: Thank you for the ride…and for everything really.

    GREG: I am sorry if Vin has been abusing you all of this time.

    ALI: I can’t believe I have put up with it.

    GREG: You have to promise me not to fall for his words anymore.

    ALI: I know now. I guess I just learn things the hard way.

     

    GREG: It is great that you are in a shelter. I wish my mom would come here.

    ALI: Does your father do something to your mom?

    GREG: It is a long story.

    ALI: I am sorry if so.

    GREG: Yeah me too. I better leave though and figure out where I am going to go myself.

    ALI: Thank you so much. Good luck. I hope Vin doesn’t come after you

    GREG: Good luck to you too.

     

    Ali hugs him.

     

    --

     

    Jesse is still with Chief Jones.

     

    CHIEF JONES: I think you should discuss this with the city council, though You will probably get turned down.

    JESSE: I would hope they wouldn’t do that.

    CHIEF JONES: I want a pair of your rose colored glasses.

    JESSE: I guess this town is worse than I thought.

    CHIEF JONES: It can get worse, but I wish you luck. This is commendable.

    JESSE: Thank you. I’ll see what happens. I am determined.

     

    --

     

    At Lucas House

     

    EMILY: So do you want me to beg for the job or not?

    LUCAS: You do not have to beg.

    EMILY: So I am hired?

    LUCAS: I do like this tenacity of yours.

    EMILY: I hoped you would.

    LUCAS: You have a job!

    EMILY: Thank you so much, Lucas.

     

    She hugs him tight.

     

    EMILY: I will be a great employee and I hope to be a good friend to you like you are to me.

    LUCAS: I guess I’ll go to you when I have an (puts his hands in air quotations:) emergency.

    EMILY: Yes. Please do..

     

    --

     

    Greg meanwhile has shown up outside of Marcinos house.

     

    GREG: I hope he is here. Answer my texts man!

     

    Greg texts Marcino again to please come outside.

     

    Marcino does come outside.

     

    GREG: Can we please talk?

    MARCINO: Of course, man. Something wrong?

    GREG: Yes, very. I need your help.

    MARCINO: Come inside. We’ll talk in my room.

     

    They go inside..

     

    --

     

    At the Johnson house:

     

    KAYLA: What exactly did Greta say?

    HOPE: Stefano has been in England and says he is her father and now she seems sure that he is back in the states.

    STEVE: I wonder if he could even be near.

    CARLY: He could be.

    STEVE: I don’t know who to go to with this info since I quit the ISA. I’d rather they not know anyway.

     

    HOPE: What about Roman?

    STEVE: I’ll discuss it with him.

    CARLY: Can we even trust Gretas word?

    HOPE: Yes we can. You do not even know her so don’t make any assumptions.

    CARLY: I just want us to do the best for Bo.

    HOPE: We will do the best for him because I think he is still out there….somewhere…

    KAYLA: Greta really could be a great help.

    STEVE: Do you think she will help with whatever we need her to?

    HOPE: I think so..

    CARLY: She better.

     

    --

     

    Back to Daniel and Stefano

     

    DAN: I do wonder why you do not just kill these people that get in your way.

    STEFANO: That is too simple, my friend. Nothing is worth it unless it is a part of the game. If I am going to win I want to win my way. Besides, I do not get my hands dirty.

    DAN: You could just have Bart kill them.

    STEFANO: Please, Bart is practically a puppy. He is only good to have around because he listens well.

    DAN: Well I have an idea you will like. I know just how to get Bo out of your hair and stay a free man.

     

    STEFANO: What do you have in mind?

    DAN: It is simple, really. We just use my drug concoction again.

    STEFANO: The drug you used on Jack Deveraux?

    DAN: Precisely. I have come up with an amazing drug right there.

    STEFANO: Yes, it fried all of Jacks memories.

    DAN: And we can do the same to Bo.

    STEFANO: I love it, Daniel. Make more of your drug and get ready.

     

    Stefano cackles

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics. 

  2. Days22
    Written by Nick M


     
    Cut to Jeremy

     

    He meets with two people, Rina and Gus

     

    Rina is British and Gus American.

     

    GUS: About time you show up.

    JEREMY: I have been busy working on something.

    GUS: I can only imagine what you are cookin’ up now.

    JEREMY: Don’t be annoying.

    RINA: Yeah, don’t be daft, Gus.

     

    Gus rolls his eyes

     

    JEREMY: I am happy to see you two though. We have much to discuss.

     

    RINA: We do?

    JEREMY: Oh yeah.

    GUS: Can we have fun while we discuss?

    JEREMY: Sure why not..

     

    --

     

    Miranda is dressed in her pajamas.

     

    MIRANDA: I need some H2O before bed.

     

    She makes her way to the kitchen.

     

    She turns on the light and sees a rat scatter by!

     

    Miranda screams!

     

    Cut to JJ in his apartment next door.

     

    Miranda’s scream wakes him up.

     

    JJ: Miranda?! What is wrong?

     

    JJ jumps out of bed!

     

    --

     

    Henry shows up at Barbara’s hotel suite.

     

    BARBARA: Henry! I was just getting ready for bed.

    HENRY: Well wake up baby! I am back in town.

    BARBARA: It is great to see you.

     

    The two embrace!

     

    HENRY: I come bearing gifts…well…food.

    BARBARA: It is much too late to eat!

    HENRY: It’s healthy, not fattening food Babs.

    BARBARA: What is it, carrots and ranch dressing?

    HENRY: Well actually, yes.

    BARBARA: Oh Henry.

    HENRY: I’ll feed them to you.

    BARBARA: Fine. Let’s eat..

     

    --

     

    At BRO:

     

    Paul walks in the empty building.

     

    He makes his way to his office.

     

    PAUL: I hope Katsu gets here soon.

     

    Paul walks into his office and Katsu is sitting there in Paul’s desk in Paul’s chair.

     

    KATSU: I am already here.

    PAUL: You don’t disappoint do you?

    KATSU: Of course I don’t.  Not when it comes to business.

    PAUL: Excellent.

    KATSU: So should we start?

    PAUL: Yes we should.

     

    --

     

    Cut to a nervous Marcino pacing in his bedroom.

     

    He calls Greg’s phone, but there is no answer and it goes to his voice mail

     

    MARCINO: I know this is like the fifth time I have called in the past hour, but you need to pick up your phone and talk to me!

     

    Cut to Greg who is in his room.

     

    Greg looks at his phone and sees he has another voice mail from Marcino.

     

    GREG: You had your chance to stop me. I must leave town before Vin finds me!

     

    Greg is packing up a suitcase.

     

    GREG: I’ll use to the money I helped stupidly steal with Vin and Chavo to find a place to go.

     

    Greg takes a deep breath.

     

    He then hears a noise outside of his window…

     

    GREG: Oh god…

     

    He turns towards the window in fear.

     

     
     

     

    Jeremy sits down with Rina and Gus

     

    RINA: So what is it you have to tell us?

    JEREMY: I just want you both to know that you will be included in what is coming up.

    GUS: Always the vague one.

    RINA: Sounds exciting to me.

    GUS: Anything mysterious is exciting to you.

     

    JEREMY: I promise much excitement. It is all we have ever wanted, really.

    GUS: You know what I want right now?

    JEREMY: What is that?

    GUS: What you brought in the bag.

     

    Jeremy lifts up a bag he brought and sets it on the table.

     

    JEREMY: Here.

    RINA: Bloody hell! One of you just open it already!

     

    --

     

    JJ who is shirtless and in his Pajama bottoms is pounding on Miranda’s door!

     

    JJ: Everything okay in there?! I heard you scream!

     

    Miranda opens up and walks out into the hallway with him.

     

    MIRANDA: JJ, thank you for coming over!

    JJ: Well what happened?

    MIRANDA: There is a mean and disgusting rat in my kitchen.

    JJ: Oh…this is because of a rat?

    MIRANDA: Yes. Kill it. Please kill it.

     

    JJ looks inside.

     

    JJ: In your kitchen?

    MIRANDA: Yes. I’m not going in there, but you can…

    --

     

    In Barbara’s hotel room:

     

    Henry is feeding Barbara a carrot stick.

     

    HENRY: Aren’t I just a romantic?

    BARBARA: Nothing says romance like carrot sticks.

    HENRY: Amen.

    BARBARA: Thanks for coming back to town, truly.

    HENRY: Anything for my little puddin’ pop.

     

    He kisses her cheek.

     

    HENRY: How is BRO by the way?

    BARBARA: Off to a good start. I hope you feel more positive about it now?

    HENRY: I am trying.

    BARBARA: Thank you.

     

    Henry sets down the tray of carrots and ranch dressing on the bottom of the bed.

     

    They then share a kiss

     

    --

     

    AT BRO:

     

    Katsu pulls out a piece of paper from a folder.

     

    KATSU: Here we go. This could be the key to a fortune.

    PAUL: It is the key to a fortune.

    KATSU: Why yes, that is true.

    PAUL: I am glad we were able to connect on this business. I knew I needed the best in faking a document.

    KATSU: You came to the best and now you are getting the best.

     

    PAUL: I just hope it works. We need this money. I need this money.

    KATSU: Just a little more patience and you will have the money you want.

     

    Katsu looks over the document.

     

    KATSU: I think it is some of my best work.

    PAUL: You will get your share of the cut once this goes through.

    KATSU: I had no doubts that I would not take my cut. (smirks)

     

    --

     

    Greg has heard something outside of his window and he is afraid.

     

    GREG: Should I look out…or run. If I run I’ll wake up my bastard father though.

     

    Greg slowly makes his way to the window.

     

    GREG: (Whispers) Don’t be Vin…don’t be Vin…

     

    He pulls his curtain aside and peeks out…

     

    It is just a cat who sees Greg and runs off meowing.

     

    Greg sighs in relief.

     

    Greg’s phone then rings and he jumps!

     

    GREG: God I’m such a freakin’ scaredy cat right now.

     

    It is Marcino calling yet again.

     

    Greg decides to answer this time.

     

    GREG: Hey…

    MARCINO: Thank you for finally answering!

    GREG: What do you want?

    MARCINO: You know what I want. I want you to not go off and run away.

    GREG: You had your chance to stop me and I respect that you felt uncomfortable and didn’t want to own up to your feelings but now you have to let me own up to mine.

    MARCINO: Where are you running off to then?

    GREG:  Don’t know for sure, but I will find somewhere.

    MARCINO: Please just stay.

    GREG: I am sorry, but I cannot. I am leaving town right now.

     

    Greg hangs up.

     

    --

     

    Jeremy opens his bag for Rina and Gus.

     

    GUS: You brought the good stuff again didn’t you?

    JEREMY: I always do.

     

    Jeremy has busted out a baggie of cocaine!

     

    RINA: Come to mama.

     

    Both Rina and Gus look to be in joy!

     

    RINA: Absolutely posh.

    JEREMY: Get to work on it, Gus.

     

    Gus starts to cut it up.

     

    He makes it into three lines.

     

    Jeremy, Rina and Gus all snort their lines…

     

    --

     

    JJ is in Miranda’s kitchen.

     

    JJ: You can come in now

     

    Miranda is still in the hallway.

     

    MIRANDA: You killed it already?

    JJ: No but It is gone.

     

    Miranda reluctantly comes back in.

     

    MIRANDA: But it is still in here somewhere?!

    JJ: You need to by some mouse traps.

    MIRANDA: How am I going to sleep knowing it is in here still?

    JJ: I don’t know but I need to head back to bed as well.

    MIRANDA: Okay. Fine. Thank you so much for rushing over here though! So cool of you.

     

    She hugs him.

     

    JJ: It was no problem. I hope the rat doesn’t bother you any longer.

     

    --

     

    Henry and Barbara are now making out on the bed.

     

    The carrots and ranch dressing tray is still on the bottom of the bed.

     

    Henry’s foot accidently knocks the tray to the ground!

     

    BARBARA: Oh no!

    HENRY: I’m sorry Babs.

    BARBARA: I hope that dressing doesn’t leave too much of a stain.

    HENRY: I am sure the maids will take care of it.

    BARBARA: They are going to hate me.

    HENRY: They’ll live!

     

    Henry goes back to kissing Barbara..

     

    --

    AT BRO:

     

    KATSU: I want to know the answer to something?

    PAUL: What is that?

    KATSU: Before your father died why did he go to great lengths to hide this money from you or from everyone?

    PAUL: Besides the fact that he was a crazed individual?

    KATSU: I guess…

     

    PAUL: My father and I had a tumultuous relationship.

    KATSU: Sorry to hear.

    PAUL: Don’t be. Because I am about to have the last laugh!

     

    Katsu hands Paul the fake document.

     

    Paul looks on at it smiling.

     

    --

     

    Greg is sneaking around his house in the dark as to not wake anyone up.

     

    He goes into his little brother’s room.

     

    The fourteen year old is sleeping.

     

    GREG: (whispers)  Hang in there little bro. I will be back for you. I promise.

     

    He exits his brothers room and walks past his parents room.

     

    He looks in at his mom and his dad.

     

    GREG: Sorry mom, but I have to leave for now.

     

    He then exits the house and gets to his car.

     

    He puts the suitcase in the backseat

     

    Greg gets inside and starts the car.

     

    GREG: Colorado here I come…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    Credits roll

     

    **FOLLOW GREGS STORY AS HE HEADS TO COLORADO…UNION CREEK COLORADO! IN UNION CREEK #21! Coming soon

     

    *I do not own any non-original characters nor any pics.

     

     

     

     


     
  3. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.


     
    At the high school:

     

    Marcino is in class looking miserable.

     

    He has a flashback:

    Just Paradise #19

     

    Greg has kissed Marcinos who is caught off guard

     

    Marcino starts to get into the kiss…but then abruptly pulls away and stands up!

     

    MARCINO: What are you doing, Greg!

    GREG: What do you mean what am I doing? Kissing you.

     

    Marcino wipes her mouth

     

    MARCINO: Um…why?

    GREG: Because the moment was building to that.

    MARCINO: I have no idea what you are talking about.

    GREG: This is crazy.

    MARCINO: This IS crazy dude! I am not into dudes.

    GREG: Uh, yeah you are.

    MARCINO: How are you going to tell me what I am into?

    GREG: You have been giving me signals for so long now. You know you have. Don’t even try and deny it!

     

    Back in the present Marcino sighs.

     

    MARCINO: I hope you are okay Greg. Wherever you are.

     

    A girl sits down in the desk next to him.

     

    MARCINO: Hey Claire

    CLAIRE: What up Marcino? You look upset.

    MARCINO: I guess I just don’t want school to be starting already.

    CLAIRE: Join the club.

    MARCINO: Hopefully I’ll shake off these first day of school nerves…

    CLAIRE: I hope you do too.

     

    --

     

    Paul meanwhile is in his office at BRO and makes a phone call to Katsu

     

    PAUL: Hey I just wanted to see how everything is going.

    KATSU: So far, so good.

    PAUL: That is nice to hear.

    KATSU: I am in the beginning stages of getting this in motion.

    PAUL: Sounds good. This will be a big weight off of my shoulders.

    KATSU: Glad I can assist you this.

    PAUL: Thank you for all of your help.

    KATSU: It is no problem, really.

     

    Katsu smirks.

     

    --

     

    Emily shows up for her first day of work at Mad World.

     

    Lucas is there.

     

    LUCAS: Welcome to your new job.

    EMILY: Thank you. The pleasure is all mine. Looking quite forward to being in business mode again.

    LUCAS: That ah-girl.

    EMILY: So like, do I get my own office?

     

    Lucas chuckles.

     

    LUCAS: You think you are ready to move up to your own office already?

    EMILY: I like to think so.

    LUCAS: Think again, but maybe someday.

    EMILY: I’ll take on that challenge.

     

    --

     

    Daniel comes in to see Stefano

     

    DANIEL: It is a little dark in here.

    STEFANO: Keeps people from looking in.

    DANIEL: Good point.

    STEFANO: What brings you by?

    DANIEL: I come with some good news. Something I think you will be pleased with.

    STEFANO: You know how to come through Mr. Jonas.

     

     
     

    Paul is lost in thought in his office.

     

    He flashes back to when he was much younger…

     

     
     

    PAUL: I thought I had killed my damn father way back then, but that nine lived cat was still alive. Now I am happy his life went on longer, because it let him set up this secret bank account in someone else’s name. Now that he really is dead, I can get my hands on this stash.

     

    Paul lets out a smile.

     

    PAUL: I hope Katsu pulls this off soon. That secret stash is mine.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Daniel and Stefano

     

    STEFANO: So please, by all means tell me this good news.

    DANIEL: I think you know what it is.

     

    Suddenly, Stefano’s phone rings.

     

    He looks and sees that it is a call from Greta.

     

    STEFANO: I have to take this.

    DANIEL: Take this too. I have to get back home.

     

    Daniel hands Stefano a little box…

     

    …Elsewhere in the house, Bart meanwhile is putting on a mask.

     

    He heads downstairs with some water for Bo

     

    A weak Bo looks up.

     

    BO: I am thankful for that water. The only reason I have the little energy I have left.

    BART: Well drink up. You’re welcome.

    BO: You know what else I would be thankful for?

    BART: What’s that?

    BO: Is if you would let me the hell out of here!

     

    --

     

     Billy is at Brittany’s house hanging out.

     

    BRITTANY: You are still not bored here in Paradise, yet?

    BILLY: Is this your nice way of telling me I should get a job?

    BRITTANY: Maybe… (giggles)

     

    Someone pounds on the door!

     

    BRITTANY: Geez hold your horses!

    BILLY: Who the hell is that?

    BRITTANY: I don’t know.

     

    Brittany opens the door and it is Greg’s father, Bubba

     

    BUBBA: Where is your son?!

    BRITTANY: Uh, at school.

    BUBBA: Well where is my son then?

    BRITTANY: Your son? Greg? Why would I know?

    BUBBA: Greg and your son are like best friends. He ran off somewhere and I am sure your son knows where!

    BRITTANY: I doubt he does.

     

    Bubba starts to get increasingly angrier.

     

    BUBBA: Listen here you dumb blonde!

    BILLY: Don’t talk to her like that!

    BUBBA: I don’t know who you are and I don’t care.

     

    Billy walks up to him and points at him.

     

    BILLY: You need to calm down, sir.

    BRITTANY: Yeah you do. We have no idea where your son Greg could be.

     

    Bubba swats Billy’s finger away and walks off

     

    BUBBA (Muttering) Whatever.

     

    --

     

    At Mad World:

     

    Lucas is giving Emily a tour.

     

    EMILY: You have some nice offices here.

    LUCAS: That is why we made the move. Was a perfect fit.

    EMILY: I am going to love it here.

    LUCAS: I just hope that you can help our advertising.

    EMILY: That is the plan. In fact the plan is to do big things here!

    LUCAS: Well then what are you doing standing around? Get to work!

     

    Lucas lets off a grin.

     

    EMILY: Ha-ha Very funny.

     

    Meanwhile, Paul is trying to call Emily.

     

    He has called her but it went straight to voicemail.

     

    Paul hangs up.

     

    PAUL: Those old thought reminded me of how much I use to worry about her. Care for her. These days we hardly even talk. Maybe we really are headed for a divorce…

     

    --

     

    Daniel comes home and he and Jennifer embrace.

     

    JENNIFER: How was work?

    DANIEL: It went well. A great success even.

    JENNIFER: Nice positivity.

    DANIEL: How was your day?

    JENNIFER: Could have been better.

    DANIEL: What’s wrong?

    JENNIFER: I went through some of the boxes I haven’t unpacked yet…saw some old things of… Jacks.

    DANIEL: Oh.

     

    JENNIFER: Sorry. Don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable.

    DANIEL: Not uncomfortable at all.

     

    Daniel kisses her on the cheek and walks off.

     

    DANIEL: I am famished.

     

    As he walks away, the expression on his face is that of being annoyed…

     

    --

     

    Masked Bart is still downstairs with Bo.

     

    BART: You know I cannot let you go.

    BO: It was worth a shot.

     

    Bart walks back upstairs quickly.

     

    BO: That is okay, because I am somehow going to get out of here.

     

    He guzzles his water and then yanks at his chains.

     

    BO: Getting more loose every day.

     

    He yanks at the chains again.

     

    --

     

    Stefano is on the phone with Greta

     

    GRETA: I want to come and see you, father.

    STEFANO: I don’t think that is a good idea.

    GRETA: We have so many years as father and daughter to catch up on.

    STEFANO: This is just not a good time, Greta.

    GRETA: It will be a short visit.

    STEFANO: Fine you can come for a short while.

    GRETA: I look forward to it.

    STEFANO: Yeah…

    GRETA: See you soon, father.

     

    Stefano hands up and is very annoyed.

     

    STEFANO: I hope whatever is in this stupid box will cheer me up!

     

    He opens it and Stefano is pleased.

     

    Bart walks into the room and takes off his mask.

     

    STEFANO: Very good.

    BART: What is that?

    STEFANO: The drug concoction that Daniel used on Jack Deveraux.

     

    Stefano pulls out a full syringe.

     

    STEFANO: We will now use it on Bo Brady.

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    Credits roll

     

    *Don’t miss what Greg is up to in Union Creek as well as what bad news is looming for Paul Ryan. Union Creek: Weekly on SON*

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics

     

  4. Days22
    Written by: Nick M

     

    Zack and Sam are hanging out together.

     

    Zack seems excited about something.

     

    SAM: Why are you so giddy today? Did you kiss Anne or something?

    ZACK: Not yet, but that may be in the plans.

    SAM: Oh yeah? And how are you going to manage that?

    ZACK: My friend Jasper and I have a plan?

    SAM: The Jasper from school?

    ZACK: Yeah.

     

    SAM: I met him a few times. Seemed like a prick.

    ZACK: Jasper is cool. We are planning an end of the summer blow out party!

    SAM: That should be wild.

    ZACK: That is the plan, Sam.

    SAM: I hope you know what you are getting into..

     

    --

     

    Malik is outdoors with a big beautiful mountain in the back ground.

     

    MALIK: These are going to be beautiful.

     

    A photographer is setting up.

     

    Lily and Marah arrive.

     

    LILY: You picked a great spot for these.

    MARAH: I wanted these to be the best possible.

    MALIK: Hello bosses. I am surprised you came all the way out here?

    MARAH: This is an important start to the campaign. Of course we did.

    MALIK: I just hope my modeling will do this justice.

    LILY: I’m sure it will.

    MARAH: This is bound to be a success with you in it.

    MALIK: Wow thank you for such high regards.

     

    --

     

    Holden is sitting in someones office.

     

    HOLDEN: Meeting with the Mayor. This should be interesting.

     

    He looks around the room at all the American memorabilia around the office.

     

    In walks Mayor Woods .

     

    Holden stands up.

     

    MAYOR WOODS: Holden Snyder, good to finally meet you.

    HOLDEN: Also good to finally meet you, sir.

     

    The two men shake hands.

     

    HOLDEN: I must say that it is still a surprise to know this job offer came right from you.

    MAYOR WOODS: I always have my pulse on the right people to help this city.

    HOLDEN: I wasn’t even aware that you knew me though. What makes me the man for this job?

     

    Mayor Woods looks on with a grin on his face

     

    --

     

    Luke calls Ben

     

    Ben answers

     

    BEN: Hey Luke

    LUKE: Ben…good to hear your voice.

    BEN: Yeah…always good to hear yours too..

     

    LUKE: I was hoping to come over and see you.

    BEN: Ah I wish you could.

    LUKE: Oh, are you busy?

    BEN: Yeah I have some errands I have to run.

    LUKE: OH…well that sucks. Maybe tonight then?

    BEN: Yeah, maybe tonight. Talk to you later.

    LUKE: See you

     

    Ben hangs up…

     

    Luke is disappointed.

     

    --

     

    Meanwhile, Todd is in his office at the Union Creek Chronicle:

     

    He is on the phone with Blair .

     

    BLAIR: Please tell me you called Tea.

    TODD: I did. She was busy but she will be here.

    BLAIR: Thank you so much. I cannot believe both Reva and the police are after me for this.

    TODD: They have no proof. There is nothing to worry about.

    BLAIR: That hardly ever stops the police. They really think I am out to get Reva Beast or something.

    TODD: It will be okay. Just trust me. I have to do some work now.

    BLAIR: Okay fine. Don’t be too late tonight. Love you.

    TODD: Love you too.

     

    Todd hangs up.

     

    He then turns to his desk to look at a bunch of papers.

     

    TODD: Hopefully there is something here in all the info Gary has uncovered that will help me find this illusive document…

     

     
     

    Malik is posing for his pictures.

     

    Lily and Marah are watching.

     

    LILY: I’m happy he is not being stiff today and listening to the photographer.

    MARAH: A quick learner. I like that.

     

    Lily notices Marah staring extra closely at Malik.

     

    LILY: I can tell you do like that..

    MARAH: He is good.

    LILY: And you are his boss…

    MARAH: What is your point?

    LILY: I am just saying.

    MARAH: I just think he was made for this. Nothing more.

    LILY: Good.

     

    Marah starts to watch Malik pose again…staring again…with lust in her eyes….

     

    --

     

    Cut to Holden and Mayor Woods.

     

    MAYOR WOODS: It is fairly simple how I knew you were the man for the job.

    HOLDEN: I would truly like to know why?

    MAYOR WOODS: Some of the city council members know you because of your wife and her new company here in Union Creek. As soon as I looked at your past job credential I just had a gut feeling.

    HOLDEN: I guess I should be thankful for your gut feeling.

     

    MAYOR WOODS: As long as you really will be good at this public funding job.

    HOLDEN: I still find it odd that I was reached out to for this, but I am ready to do the job.

    MAYOR WOODS: I have faith that this will go well. We need to start getting together funds for this city’s future..

     

    --

     

    Luke sits down at his cubicle at Union Creek Chronicle:

     

    He stares towards Todds office

     

    LUKE: Todd sure has been in his office nonstop the last few days. Wonder what he could be working on. I know I haven’t seen him work this hard since he took over.

     

    Meanwhile, Amnesiac Jack Deveraux has arrived.

     

    LUKE: Are you the new guy?

    JACK: Jack whatever my last name may be, at your service.

    LUKE: Hello I am Luke. Welcome to your first day at this lovely place.

    JACK: I hope I can get the hang of this journalist stuff.

    LUKE: You have no experience?

    JACK: Well see I think I do in the past, I just don’t remember my past per se.

    LUKE: Ah yes. I do recall your amnesia. This should be interesting.

     

    --

     

    Todd is in his office still looking over the info that Gary gave him.

     

    TODD: There has to be something in here. Some kind of clue to this document.

     

    He flips a page over.

     

    TODD: Wait a minute…

     

    He reads the paper…

     

    TODD: Wow…this changes everything.

     

    He looks on stunned from whatever he just read…

     

    --

    Ben has met with… Gary

     

    BEN: I didn’t think you were going to show up.

    GARY: I barely got away from work and was starving. I had to get something to eat.

    BEN: I’m not here for your excuses.

    GARY: I know. I know the only reason you are here.

    BEN: And you better deliver.

    GARY: No worries. You have been doing good work.

     

    Garys phone rings.

     

    It is a call from Todd.

     

    GARY: Damn I have to get back to the office.

     

    Gary hands Ben an envelope…

     

    GARY: There you go.

    BEN: Thanks.

     

    Gary rushes off.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Zack and Sam.

     

    ZACK: I hope that you will be coming to this end of summer blow out party.

    SAM: Ummm I don’t know.

    ZACK: Why not?

    SAM: This seems like trouble.

    ZACK: You hardly even know Jasper.

     

    SAM: It not totally about him. I just don’t like huge parties and this one will probably be huge.

    ZACK: Yeah probably, but don’t be a spoil sport.

    SAM: Wow. I didn’t know people still said that.

    ZACK: You could even invite Trinity.

    SAM: Yeah that’s true.

    ZACK: mmhm..

     

    --

     

    Maliks photoshoot is now finished.

     

    Marah walks up to him.

     

    MARAH: Great job!

    MALIK: The clothing made it.

    MARAH: You helped immensely.

    MALIK: Thank you. You are too sweet.

    MARAH: You were a perfect hire.

    MALIK: I just want this mens line to be a success.

    MARAH: We all do and we are on the right track.

     

    Marah smiles.

     

    --

     

    In the Mayors office:

     

    MAYOR WOODS: The contract is ready for you to sign.

     

    Holden looks it over.

     

    HOLDEN: I may be second guessing this.

    MAYOR WOODS: Why?

    HOLDEN: I still find the mystery of me getting this job offer is odd.

    MAYOR WOODS: It is just because we have confidence in you. There is nothing to be concerned about. This is for the greater good. 

    HOLDEN: I do need a job and I like that this will help the community.

    MAYOR WOODS: Then by all means, please sign the contract.

     

    Holden indeed signs the contract…

     

    --

     

    At Union Creek Chronicle:

     

    JACK: Is it okay if I go and talk to Todd. Let him know I am here. Maybe even get a first assignment.

    LUKE: You can, but he has been super busy with something.

    JACK: I don’t want to interrupt him, but I should see what he wants me to do. He is the boss afterall.

    LUKE: Well, good luck.

     

    Jack knocks on Todds door.

     

    TODD: What is it?

    JACK: Hey Its Jack

    TODD: Oh come in.

     

    Jack enters Todd office.

     

    JACK: Hey, it is just my first day and all, and I was wondering what I should do.

    TODD: I’ll tell you what you can start with/

    JACK: Great

    TODD: You can start by getting me some coffee.

    JACK: Oh

     

    Jack is not pleased to hear this.

     

    JACK: Okay. Will get on that, boss.

     

    Jack exits and closes the door.

     

    Todd then looks back at one of the papers on his desk and seems nervous.

     

    TODD: This can’t be good…this seems to involve the ISA. Government agents. Has bad news written all over it. What the hell does Gary have me involved with? If the ISA is also looking for this document it must involve some kind of high profile criminal…

     

    Todd sits there becoming worried…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pictures

  5. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.


     
    At the hospital:

     

    Terrance is walking out of a room.

     

    NURSE: Did it go well?

    TERRANCE: Perfect.

    NURSE: Hope you feel better.

    TERRANCE: I plan on it.

     

    Terrance walks around the corner of the hallway and there sits Natalia

     

    NATALIA: Hey!

    TERRANCE: We should probably try and stop running into each other at a hospital of all places.

    NATALIA: Yeah, that is true. Are you feeling okay?

    TERRANCE: I am doing fine. And how are you doing with your physical therapy?

     

    Natalia stands up and starts walking.

     

    TERRANCE: No sh*t! Look at you!

    NATALIA: It is so good to be able to move again.

    TERRANCE: So happy for you. I knew you could do it!

     

    Both smile at the other..

     

    --

     

    At BRO:

     

    Paul is the last one at the offices. Or so it seems.

     

    Katsu walks into Pauls office.

     

    PAUL: Thank you for coming Katsu

    KATSU: I figured it had to be important if you wanted to see me this late.

    PAUL: I hope I didn’t take you away from any business.

    KATSU: I am always involved with some business.

    PAUL: A business man through and through. That’s why I came to you. Came to the best.

     

    KATSU: What can I help you with?

    PAUL: I think you may already know.

    KATSU: So soon?

    PAUL: Yes. I need your help again…

     

    --

     

    At the womens shelter:

     

    Ali is with Charlotte and Jacy

     

    ALI: I should have listened to you, Charlotte.

    CHARLOTTE: Please don’t start beating yourself up of all things.

    JACY: I want to know what happened, girl?

    ALI: Well I did see Vin…and when I did I slapped him. Gave him a taste of his own medicine.

    JACY: That is what I like to hear! Good on you.

     

    ALI: It went bad from there though. I stupidly listened to him. I met him in public because I knew he couldn’t hurt me there, but he convinced me to go back to his place. Said his friends were there so we wouldn’t be alone.

    CHARLOTTE: They were not really there?

    ALI: They were, but as soon as we got there he had them leave and that is when he just changed. Changed back to his abusive self. He was going to hit me. Thank god his friend came back in and hit Vin!

    JACY: Vin still got what he deserved then!

    ALI: Yeah, but why did I even agree to meet with him. What is wrong with me?

     

    --

     

    Cut to Vin looking at his mouth and lips in the mirror.

     

    Chavo is also there.

     

    VIN: Cannot even believe this sh*t.

    CHAVO: I am shocked by Gregs actions.

    VIN: I told him it was none of his business and he comes in here..and …and sucker punches me! How dare him!

    CHAVO: I’ll have a talk with him.

    VIN: Oh I will do much more!

     

    CHAVO: I can tell how angry you are about this.

    VIN: Anger doesn’t even begin to describe what I am feeling. So many mixed emotions. There is only one thing to do. You need to find him.

    CHAVO: I’ll try and get a hold of him.

    VIN: Good. Because when we find him. I am going to kill that bastard.

     

    Vin pulls out his gun!

     

    -

     

    Greg is with Marcino in Marcinos room.

     

    MARCINO: Dude, what is wrong?

    GREG: I have been messing up for a while now, man.

    MARCINO: What do you mean?

    GREG: I don’t want to tell you. I don’t want you to judge me.

    MARCINO: I would never judge you. You know that.

     

    GREG: Well I have been hanging out with some rather, shady guys for a lack of better term. A gang I guess you can say and I think I just pissed the leader off.

    MARCINO: A gang? What the hell?!

    GREG: Yes I know, but I said, don’t judge.

    MARCINO: Not judging. Just shocked is all. How did you piss him off?

    GREG: Punched him in the face and knocked him out.

    MARCINO: Oh…well I can see why he is pissed!

    GREG: I had a good reason. He was about to hit his girlfriend.

     

    MARCINO: Sounds like scum.

    GREG: I don’t know why I befriended them. They live in my neighborhood and reached out and now I am all caught up in this. He is going to kill me!

    MARCINO: I would hope he wouldn’t go that far.

    GREG: You don’t understand! He is not the most stable guy in the world! He is going to come after me and I do not know what to do!

     

    Marcino puts his hand on Gregs shoulder as they sit together on Marcinos bed.

     

    MARCINO: First you have to calm down.

     

    Greg pleads into Marcinos eyes.

     

    GREG: I’m…I’m really afraid of what Vin will try and do to me.

    MARCINO: I know, but we can think of something.

     

    Greg continues to gaze in Marcinos eyes.

     

    GREG: You really have a calming effect on me.

     

    Suddenly Greg kisses Marcino!

     

     
     

    At the hospital:

     

    TERRANCE: You finished with physical therapy here for the night?

    NATALIA: Yes. It went well.

    TERRANCE: You know, even though we keep running into each other here at the hospital we don’t have to stay here.

    NATALIA: If you have somewhere to go, you should.

    TERRANCE: No I mean we should go somewhere and hang out together.

     

    NATALIA: I would like that.

    TERRANCE: How bout some drinks? We can go celebrate your great recovery!

    NATALIA: Let’s do it!

     

    --

    At BRO:

     

    KATSU: Are you sure it is time for this?

    PAUL: I am sure

    KATSU: You know we have to time this perfectly.

    PAUL: I know, but we are running out of time.

    KATSU: Yeah you’re right.

    PAUL: I have complied with all of your demands. You even get your own shipment which could be something that could get me in deep trouble.

     

    KATSU: Don’t worry about what I am having shipped in.

    PAUL: I am not worried.

    KATSU: You don’t have to tell me how much you have done. You do not have to prove your trust. You already did that. So far I have held up my end of the bargain too. I got you the money to reopen this company.

    PAUL: I know, but now I need more. I am ready for step two.

    KATSU: Step two..

     

    Katsu smirks.

     

    --

     

    At the womens shelter:

     

    CHARLOTTE: Are you ready to stop beating yourself up, Ali?

    ALI: I just wish I wouldn’t be so dumb sometimes!

    JACY: You really should give yourself a break.

    ALI: I know. I am just mad at myself for getting sucked in again.

    CHARLOTTE: It has happened to us all.

     

    Charlotte hugs Ali.

     

    ALI: I am glad you girls are here.

    JACY: We gotchoo.

    CHARLOTTE: This is all a learning process. For all of us. Miss Cho is trying to get us back on track.

    ALI: I think I have awhile to go till I find that track.

     

    --

     

    Greg has kissed Marcinos who is caught off guard

     

    Marcino starts to get into the kiss…but then abruptly pulls away and stands up!

     

    MARCINO: What are you doing, Greg!

    GREG: What do you mean what am I doing? Kissing you.

     

    Marcino wipes her mouth

     

    MARCINO: Um…why?

    GREG: Because the moment was building to that.

    MARCINO: I have no idea what you are talking about.

    GREG: This is crazy.

    MARCINO: This IS crazy dude! I am not into dudes.

    GREG: Uh, yeah you are.

    MARCINO: How are you going to tell me what I am into?

    GREG: You have been giving me signals for so long now. You know you have. Don’t even try and deny it!

     

    --

     

    Terrance and Natalia are at the casino sitting at the bar.

     

    Brittany is the bartender

     

    BRITTANY: Would you both like another?

    NATALIA: Why not one more.

    TERRANCE: I do. I have been working hard lately and not getting time for fun like this.

    BRITTANY: Coming right up.

    NATALIA: This was a good idea.

    TERRANCE: hang around me more and you will find that I am full of those.

    NATALIA: Better to be full of that than full of something else.

     

    Brittany hands them both their drinks.

     

    NATALIA: Thank you.

    TERRANCE: Ill make a toast. For your great recovery to continue and for you to get back to work on the force soon!

    NATALIA: Thank you so much! Cheers!

     

    Natalia and Terrance clink glasses

     

    --

     

    Cut to Paul and Katsu:

     

    PAUL: So can we get this done?

    KATSU: I think we sure can. I’ll work on it tonight.

    PAUL: Fantastic.

    KATSU: You look a little nervous.

    PAUL: Of course I am. This has to get done.

     

    KATSU: No need to worry. I will pull this off.

    PAUL: Don’t get me wrong, I believe that you will.

    KATSU: I will. I have many connections in this city.

     

    Katsu smirks again.

     

    KATSU: We must meet here again early in the morning.

    PAUL: I’ll me back here in just a few hours then.

    KATSU: Won’t your wife ask questions?

    PAUL: My wife may still staying at a hotel tonight.

    KATSU: Oh

    PAUL: Don’t ask.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Chavo still with a pissed off Vin who is still tending to his bloody and bruised mouth.

     

    VIN: Have you reached Greg?

    CHAVO: He is not answering my texts.

    VIN: Of course not, the coward. Keep trying.

    CHAVO: I can go by his house and see if his car is there.

    VIN: Good call. Go find out. Do all that you can to find him!

    CHAVO: On my way.

     

    Chavo exits.

     

    CHAVO: Greg, you have really done it this time.

     

    Back inside, Greg takes out his gun again.

     

    VIN: Nobody does this to me.

     

    He stares at the gun…

     

    --

     

    Cut to Greg and Marcino.

     

    MARCINO: I am not into dudes!

    GREG: What about all the signs, man? Confiding your problems in me all the time?

    MARCINO: That is what friends do.

    GREG: What about the hug at the pond before we found the burnt car?

    MARCINO: It was just a hug!

    GREG: It was not just a hug, but if you want to be in denial, fine!

     

    MARCINO: I’m sorry if I…If I gave signs or whatever..

    GREG: It was a mistake coming here. I have to go.

    MARCINO: What about the crazy gang guy after you? Where are you going to go?

    GREG: I don’t know but I need to leave here. This is just awkward now.

    MARCINO: Don’t feel like that.

    GREG: I’m leaving. In fact, I’m leaving town!

     

    MARCINO: You cannot just run away.

    GREG: Watch me.

     

    Greg starts to leave, but Marcino grabs him and pulls him back in holding his arm.

     

    They are now face to face.

     

    MARCINO: Don’t leave.

    GREG: Why not? If you don’t want me to leave admit that you have been giving me signals and feel the same way I do…

     

    Greg looks Marcino in the eyes and Marcino shifts his eyes downward.

     

    GREG: If not then let me go.

     

    Marcino lets go of Gregs arm.

     

    Gregs walks off and exits

     

    MARCINO: Dammit Greg! Why did you have to go and do all of this?

     

    Marcino looks on worried…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics. 

     
  6. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.
     
    At BRO:

     

    Paul knocks on Barbaras office.

     

    BARBARA: Come in?

    PAUL: I can’t do this.

    BARBARA: What do you mean? What’s wrong, son?

    PAUL: It has been chaos today. So many shipments of possible materials.

    BARBARA: Material is important. We need the right ones.

    PAUL: I know. I know that you want your designs to be perfect in every way.

    BARBARA: I sure do.

     

    PAUL: I just did not get much sleep at all.

    BARBARA: Why not?

    PAUL: Emily.

    BARBARA: Trouble in paradise? Why am I not surprised?

    PAUL: A lot of trouble. We had a giant fight.

    BARBARA: I don’t know why you put up with that woman. She has not supported you one bit with this company.

    PAUL: I let her have it.

    BARBARA: Good.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Vin who is looking at his watch.

     

    Vin is outside near a busy park.

     

    VIN: Where is she?

     

    He looks around.

     

    VIN: She wanted to make sure and meet in public, well here I am!

     

    Ali has arrived at the park as well.

     

    VIN: There is my beauty.

     

    Ali slowly walks up to him.

     

    VIN: Can I hug you?

    ALI: No.

    VIN: Okay…

    ALI: Thank you for agreeing to meet me in public.

    VIN: Thank you for agreeing to meet me, period. It is so good to see you.

    ALI: Yeah, I am glad to see you to so I can give you this…

     

    Ali slaps Vin hard right across the face!

     

    Vin looks on shocked…

     

    --

     

    JJ is with his mother, Jennifer .

     

    JJ: You didn’t have to bring me over a whole meal.

    JENNIFER: You ate like a king though didn’t you?

    JJ: I did. Thanks mom.

    JENNIFER: I’m sure school work doesn’t give you a chance to cook your own meals.

    JJ: Not at all.

    JENNIFER: Then I am happy to help..

    JJ: Now don’t get sad or anything but at first I was a bit disappointed that you were moving here too, but I think it’s really cool that you and Daniel came here.

    JENNIFER: That’s sweet son.

     

    She hugs JJ.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Steve and Terrance .

     

    TERRANCE: Are you sure he is meeting us here?

    STEVE: Yes. Agent Donnelly should be on his way.

    TERRANCE: And you are sure he was the one in charge of Bo’s mission to find Stefano?

    STEVE: That is the info that Roman was able to get.

    TERRANCE: Well then Agent Donnelly has some explainin’ to do.

    STEVE: I just hope he has some info that we can work with.

    TERRANCE: That is the idea.

    STEVE: I just hope he gets here soon.

     

    --

     

    Bart has arrived at the house that Bo is being held in.

     

    Bart hears a voice… “Hello Bart”

     

    Bart jumps as he turns and sees Stefano standing inside!

     

    Bart drops his keys.

     

    BART: Stefano!

    STEFANO: I told you I was coming.

    BART: We-welcome sir.

    STEFANO: And as promised I am not alone. One of the people that has helped us immensely has come to meet us here too.

     

    The person walks into the room…

    That person is Doctor Daniel Jonas.

     

    BART: Wait…what?

    DANIEL: Stefano, good to see you back.

     

    Daniel and Stefano shake hands.

     

    BART: Doctor Jonas has been helping you?

    DANIEL: I have indeed.

    STEFANO: And what a great help he has been. (Cackles)

     

     
     
    Jennifer is still with her son at his apartment.

     

    There is a knock at the door.

     

    It is Eliza .

     

    ELIZA: Hi JJ…and JJs mom.

    JENNIFER: Hey there! I am still thankful that you helped us around when we first got to town.

    ELIZA: It was no problem.

    JJ: What brings you by?

    ELIZA: Well I just got off from a stressful day at work and wanted to see if you would like to go out for some coffee?

    JENNIFER: Sound good to me, I was just about to head home and wait for Daniel to get off of his first day at the hospital.

     

    Jenn winks at JJ.

     

    JJ: Well then I guess I am all free for coffee.

    ELIZA: Awesome!

    JENNIFER: I will see you both later.

    ELIZA: Shall we head out now too?

    JJ: Works for me.

     

    --

     

    Agent Donnelly is now with Steve and Terrance.

     

    AGENT DONNELLY: This is about Bo right?

    STEVE: Of course it is.

    TERRANCE: Were you in charge of his mission?

    AGENT DONNELLY: I was the go to agent at the top, yes.

    STEVE: We want to know all about Bo’s case.

    AGENT DONNELLY: I am certain they have debriefed you on the important parts.

    TERRANCE: What do you consider the non important parts?

     

    AGENT DONNELLY: Are you two grilling me like I have something to hide?

    STEVE: I just want to know everything that Bo was doing. If you were the agent he kept going to with all his info, then you will know.

    AGENT DONNELLY: I brought my computer for this very reason. I can show you all of Bos log journals that I have.

    TERRANCE: Perfect!

    STEVE: Do other higher ups in the ISA know that you are willing to give this info?

    AGENT DONNELLY: I just want to show that I have nothing to hide.

     

    He clicks on some files that pop up.

     

    But what pops up is: ITEMS NOT FOUND.

     

    AGENT DONNELY: No damn way. They’ve been deleted!

     

    --

     

    Cut to Daniel with Stefano and Bart.

     

    BART: When did this partnership begin? Blows my mind.

    STEFANO: Don’t lose what little of it you have left.

    DANIEL: I would say our partnership goes way back.

    STEFANO: You see, Bart, I have known Daniel since he was a child. He had been adopted by some friends of mine who lived in Aremid.

    DANIEL: Oh yes. The people of Salem just think I am Maggies damn egg baby and I am, but I was adopted by some folks who were close to Stefano and the Blakes. I was good friends with Peter when he was a child.

    STEFANO: It has been brilliant, Bart. They have no clue of this connection between Daniel and me.

    DANIEL: I have even duped everyone in Salem with them practically thinking I am like a god.

                                                                                                            

    STEFANO: This man right here, took care of one problem in Jack Deveraux.

    DANIEL: I sure did. Found out he was on the look for Stefano and locked him up in Colorado. I started drugging him up and now the guys head is completely fried.

    BART: I thought he escaped.

    DANIEL: He did, but he is no problem now. I saw on the article from the Union Creek Chronicle that this John Doe at their hospital has amnesia. It was about him I am sure. The drugs worked better than I ever imagined.

    STEFANO: Brilliant.

     

    --

     

    Vin holds his face from Ali’s slap.

     

    VIN: Have you been practicing that or something. Sure does sting.

    ALI: I felt like I had to do that.

    VIN: I understand.

    ALI: …You do?

    VIN: Yes. I understand your need to do that to me. I have not been kind to you.

    ALI: No you have not.

    VIN: I just want to prove I want to change. The old Vin would have become an angry monster after that slap.

    ALI: Yes…true…

     

    VIN: Please just come back to my place so we can talk this out.

    ALI: I don’t want to be alone with you. That is why I wanted to meet in public.

    VIN: We won’t be alone. Chavo and Greg are there waiting for me. You get along with them.

    ALI: I just cant trust you.

    VIN: Please Ali. Look at me. I am not mad. I just want to talk…

    ALI: Fine…

     

    --

     

    Katsu arrives at BRO.

     

    He sees Barbara and Paul talking in Barbaras office.

     

    KATSU: Perfect.

     

    Katsu goes downstairs and walks outside through a back door.

     

    There is a semi-truck parked outside.

     

    Derrick is out there too.

     

    KATSU: I am glad you made it on time.

    DERRICK: Of course I did. We have been working towards this.

    KATSU: Well let’s unload.

    DERRICK: Make it quick.

     

    Derrick goes into his truck and pulls in near the semi.

     

    Derrick and Katsu start to unload boxes from the semi onto the back of Derrick’s truck…

     

    --

     

    JJ and Eliza arrive at the coffee shop.

     

    JJ: Ladies first.

     

    JJ opens the door for her.

     

    ELIZA: You really think I am a lady? Pffft.

    JJ: Perhaps not.

    ELIZA: But thank you. Glad to see chivalry isn’t completely dead.

     

    They walk inside.

     

    Miranda is also there!

     

    JJ spots her right away. His heart seems to sink to his stomach.

     

    It sinks even further down when he sees that Miranda is laughing it up with the barista, Hunter .

     

    MIRANDA: You are pretty funny.

    HUNTER: Happy to amuse you.

    MIRANDA: Amused I am.

     

    JJ stares on at the two and Eliza notices…

     

    --

     

    Cut to a frustrated Steve.

     

    STEVE: What the hell do you mean that Bo’s log journals have been deleted?

    AGENT DONNELLY: I seriously do not know what happened.

    TERRANCE: You know this just looks sketchy.

    AGENT DONNELLY: I am sure it does, but I really don’t know how this happened.

    TERRANCE: You best be playin’.

    STEVE: You better not be some kind of double agent.

     

    Steve grabs him but his collar.

     

    TERRANCE: Don’t get worked up Steve.

    STEVE: No. This is ridiculous. The ISA is supposed to be this hi tech government associates and this kind of stuff keeps happening.

    TERRANCE: I know it is frustrating.

    AGENT DONNELLY: Maybe I can get the log journals to be found somehow.

    STEVE: I don’t even know what to say anymore. I am sick of this sh*t! I cant even trust the ISA anymore. I quit!

     

    Both Terrance and Agent Donnelly cannot believe hearing this..

     

    --

     

    STEFANO: I just could not let Jack nor Bo find me.

    BART: Thank sweet baby Jesus they didn’t.

    STEFANO: And all over tax fraud.

    DANIEL: The great Stefano Dimera was not going to go down for that.

    STEFANO: I am glad we are taking care of our problems.

    BART: How are you going to take care of Bo downstairs?

    STEFANO: I will think of something.

    DANIEL: We are in a good place right now with all of this.

    STEFANO: Yes we are. There is no chance in hell that I am going down because of f*cking taxes!

     

    --

     

    Katsu and Derrick continue to unload boxes from a semi behind BRO into the back of Derricks truck.

     

    DERRICK: Is that all of them?

    KATSU: I believe so.

    DERRICK: Tremendous.

    KATSU: You should get out of here.

    DERRICK: Yeah, but you need to check it first.

     

    Katsu and Derrick get into the back of Derricks truck.

     

    Katsu opens one of the boxes a bit.

     

    He pulls out…a brick of cocaine!

     

    KATSU: Looks perfect to me.

    DERRICK: We are on the brink.

    KATSU: Aren’t we though?

    DERRICK: Going to own this town…

     

    --

    Chavo and Greg are at Vins place.

     

    GREG: Do you really think he will be able to get Ali to come here?

    CHAVO: Probably.

    GREG: I kind of hope not.

    CHAVO: If he does I bet he wants us to leave.

     

    Just then Vin and Ali arrive.

     

    VIN: Hey bros.

    ALI: …Hi guys

    GREG: Hey Ali

    CHAVO: How are you two?

    VIN: I am hoping we are going to be really good. Can you two give us some privacy?

    CHAVO: I told you, Greg.

    GREG: Yeah.

    ALI: I would like it if they stay.

    CHAVO: We probably should go though.

    VIN: Yes, we will be fine.

     

    Fear starts to come across Ali’s face.

     

    GREG: See you guys later.

     

    Greg and Chavo leave…

     

    Ali: I thought you would respect my wishes to not be alone with you.

    VIN: Shut up.

     

    Vins whole demeanor completely changes.

     

    VIN: How dare you slap me and then try and disrespect me by not wanting to be alone with me!

     

    Vin grabs her. Ali screams!

     

    Outside, Greg is about to get in the car with Chavo but hears Ali scream.

     

    He hears Ali say “No! Please!”

     

    Greg turns around and goes to the house.

     

    He looks inside to see Vin about to hit Ali.

     

    He has a flash of his dad and then has a flash of his mom with a black eye.

     

    GREG: Dammit Vin!

     

    Greg rushes inside.

     

    GREG: Don’t!

    VIN: This doesn’t concern you, Greg!

    GREG: Oh yes it does.

     

    Greg goes at Vin and with all his might punches him square in the jaw knocking Vin out cold!!

     

    Vin hits the ground.

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *I DO NOT OWN ANY NON ORIGINAL CHARACTERS NOR ANY PICS


     
  7. Days22
    Written by Nick M.

     

    Luke is at his place typing up a story on his laptop.

     

    He has a visitor at the door. It is Ben

     

    BEN: Surprised to see me?

    LUKE: Yes I am actually.

    BEN: I know I have been a bit busy and distant the last few days.

    LUKE: Yes and you kind of blew me off today.

    BEN: I didn’t blow you off. I was busy.

    LUKE: I know. I know.

     

    BEN: I’m sorry if I seemed to brush you off.

    LUKE: It is alright, really.

    BEN: Alright enough for you to invite me in?

    LUKE: Of course. Come on in.

     

    Ben enters.

     

    --

     

    At the Manning house:

     

    Blair walks up to Todd

     

    BLAIR: Something is bothering you. What’s up Todd?

    TODD: You look a little nervous yourself.

    BLAIR: Yeah, because Sam is out very late.

    TODD: I’m sure he is at his new friend’s house.

    BLAIR: Zack?

    TODD: Yeah, the goofy looking kid.

    BLAIR: I should call his mom and find out.

    TODD: You are going to call his mom this late and probably wake her up?

     

    BLAIR: I guess I shouldn’t.

    TODD: He’s fine. He knows how to take care of himself.

    BLAIR: Now can we talk about what has you bothered.

    TODD: I just have to go out of town for a story.

    BLAIR: What story?

    TODD: I don’t want to get into that right now.

    BLAIR: Where are you going?

    TODD: To Paradise, New Mexico.

    BLAIR: A wild city. Can’t you send someone who works under you?

    TODD: Not for this story.

     

    Blair looks at him suspiciously.

     

    --

     

    Danielle and Malik are making out and Danielle’s couch.

     

    He starts to run his fingers through her hair as they are kissing lustfully.

     

    However there is a knock at the door.

     

    DANI: Oh not now.

     

    They have to stop making out.

     

    MALIK: Who could that be so late?

     

    Dani gets up and looks through the peek hole.

     

    DANI: My mother.

    MALIK: Oh wow.

     

    Malik shoots up off the couch.

     

    Danielle tries to fix her hair before opening the door.

     

    Tea walks in.

     

    TEA: I saw the lights on so I knew you were still up, Danielle.

    DANI: Yes, I am..

     

    Tea then spots Malik before looking back at Danielle.

     

    TEA: Oh…I didn’t interrupt something did I?

     

    Malik smiles while Dani is miffed.

     

    --

     

    Meanwhile at the big teen bash:

     

    Greg and Dee arrive at the party.

     

    They walk inside the house.

     

    GREG: This is one big party.

    DEE: Yes. The more the merrier.

    GREG: If you say so.

     

    Greg is clearly nervous to be there.

     

    DEE: Let’s mingle so you can meet people here in Union Creek.

     

    --

     

    Zack is dancing with Anne

     

    Cory is looking around for her.

     

    Cory sees Anne and Zack dancing together and does not look happy.

     

    CORY: What the hell is this?!

     

    Anne stops dancing which causes Zack to stop dancing.

     

    ANNE: Hey Cory, Something wrong?

    CORY: Yeah who is this twerp?

     

    Cory puts his hand on Zacks shoulder.

     

    ZACK: Don’t touch me!

     

    Zack slaps his arm away!

     

    --

     

    Outside of the party:

     

    Sam is with Trinity

     

    SAM: It is nice out here.

    TRINITY: It is and the sky is beautiful tonight with a nice summer breeze.

    SAM: True. Not the only thing that is beautiful out here though.

     

    Trinity is taken off guard by that comment.

     

    SAM: Sorry that just kind of came out.

    TRINITY: Don’t apologize. Thanks for the compliment…

     

    Both are smiling and looking into the others eyes.

     

    Sam and Trinity start to lean in for a kiss…

     

    They close their eyes as their pair of lips are about to touch…

     

    However right before they kiss they hear rowdiness and shouting from inside!

     

    This causes them both to open their eyes and turn to look towards inside.

     

    TRINITY: What is going on inside?

     

    They hear a voice shouting “I said don’t touch me dammit!”

     

    SAM: Oh lord that’s Zack. What is he up to now?

     

    Sam rushes inside and Trinity follows…

     

     
     
    BLAIR: I wish you would just tell me what story is so important that the owner of the newspaper has to travel out of time.

    TODD: Such is the life of a journalist….anyway, did you like the research I did on Reva Shayne?

    BLAIR: I have only been able to go over some of it, but thank you.

    TODD: I found a nice source.

    BLAIR: I can see that. I hope I can find something to use against her to get her off of my back.

    TODD: Just don’t do anything stupid.

    BLAIR: I won’t.

     

    TODD: I know you didn’t run over her and I do not like how she keeps coming at you. So that is why I dug up all of this info.

    BLAIR: I’ll take care of Reva Beast.

    TODD: Good to hear.

     

    Blair picks up the folder with all the info on Reva and smirks.

     

    --

     

    At Danielle’s place:

     

    TEA: I really am sorry if I interrupted something!

    DANI: It is fine mom. I just was not expecting you. Especially this late.

    TEA: I was going to get a hotel, but I decided to see if you were still awake first.

    DANI: Well let me introduce you to my coworker, Malik.

     

    MALIK: Hello Mam.

     

    They shake hands.

     

    TEA: Ah you are her co worke?. A model too I take it?

    DANI: Can’t you tell?

    TEA: I can.

    MALIK: Trying to make me blush doesn’t always work but I can feel my cheeks burnin’.

     

    DANI: What brings you to town tho, mom?

    TEA: Well your father—

    DANI: --We do not refer to him as my father in this house, remember?

    TEA: Todd… needs my help.

    DANI: Of course.

    TEA: But I was thinking that maybe I’ll actually be staying in town.

    DANI: Oh…

     

    --

     

    At Luke’s:

     

    BEN: I am sorry to distract you from your work there on your laptop. I guess that kind of makes me a hypocrite being too busy earlier.

    LUKE: It is okay. I can finish writing it tomorrow. I am happy to see you and get to hang out with you.

    BEN: It was a rough few days without you.

    LUKE: That feeling is mutual. I was just going to pour myself another glass of wine. Want one?

    BEN: Would love one.

     

    --

     

    Sam has ran inside the party house to see Zack and Cory getting into each other’s face.

     

    ANNE: Is this really necessary?

     

    Rourke and Jasper get in-between Cory and Zack.

     

    ROURKE: That is enough Zack.

    ZACK: Shut up bro, this Neanderthal started it.

    CORY: He doesn’t want a piece of me.

    JASPER: You need to stop. This is meant to be a fun party.

     

    Sam walks up to Zack.

     

    SAM: Come on let’s walk this off.

    ZACK: Fine.

     

    Sam pulls Zack away.

     

    Anne doesn’t know how to take what just happened.

     

    CORY: Sorry, Anne.

    ANNE: Yeah, whatever.

     

    Anne walks off.

     

    ANNE: I am so embarrassed.

     

    Mandy hears her say that and rolls her eyes.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Greg and Dee in another part of the house.

     

    GREG: I think maybe I should leave and try and find a cheap motel or something.

    DEE: No come on, stay!

    GREG: This is the kind of scene I left my hometown to get away from.

    DEE: Those two guys were just being dumb. Fighting over a girl.

    GREG: I wish some people showed more fight towards those they want…

     

    DEE: Take a shot with me.

     

    She pours herself a shot and downs it.

     

    DEE: Ah gotta love tequila.

     

    She pours another shot and hands it to Greg.

     

    GREG: No thanks.

     

    He sets it down.

     

    DEE: Fine more for me then.

     

    She downs that shot too.

     

    --

     

    Back to Zack and Sam.

     

    ZACK: I need to go find Anne.

    SAM: I don’t think that is such a good idea right now.

    ZACK: Yeah it is.

     

    Zack walks off to Anne across the room.

     

    ZACK: I’m sorry our fun got interrupted.

    ANNE: Me too. I think I am just going to go.

    ZACK: No please, don’t.

    ANNE: It’s for the best. This party seems to be winding down anyway. See you in school.

     

    She exits.

     

    Zack is upset.

     

    He and Cory turn towards each other across the room and exchange glares…

     

    --

     

    At Dani’s apartment:

     

    MALIK: I should head home, but thank you Dani for a good time tonight.

    DANI: Thank you for chillin with me. We’ll have to do it again.

    MALIK: Definitely.

     

    Malik exits.

     

    Tea gives Dani a smile…

     

    DANI: What mom?

    TEA: I am so sorry for interrupting you two.

    DANI: You didn’t interrupt anything.

    TEA: Oh Danielle, we both know that I did!

     

    Dani breaks a smile

     

    --

    Cut to Ben finishing up his glass of wine.

     

    Luke is rubbing Ben’s shoulders.

     

    LUKE: You are very tense you know.

    BEN: It’s from being so active with skiing and all probably.

    LUKE: I think I can work all those kinks out.

    BEN: I am just a tense individual too, but I know that you help for sure.

    LUKE: And you are a tense individual for sure.

     

    Luke continues to massage him.

     

    Ben looks up at Luke and they kiss.

     

    --

     

    At the party:

    ROURKE: I know just how to calm everyone down here!

     

    He pulls out his bag of weed!

     

    JASPER: That just might work.

    MANDY: I am down for some more.

    ROURKE: Where is my brother? He is the one that can use a hit.

    JASPER: I don’t know where he went.

     

    …Dee is now drunk as she takes yet another shot.

     

    GREG: You love that stuff a little too much.

    DEE: (slurring) It’s tha be-best.

    GREG: I think I better take you home.

    DEE: You’ll have to sneak me in, but hey I’ll sneak you in my basement. There is a room down there you can stay in.

    GREG: Really?

    DEE: Yeah.

    GREG: That would be cool.

     

    They start to walk off, but Dee almost falls over so Greg has to help her walk.

     

    …Sam and Trinity are sitting together again.

     

    Camella is giving them both side eyes.

     

    TRINITY: Can we leave yet?

    CAMELLA: I think we probably should.

    SAM: I don’t know if I should leave Zack but hopefully his step brother or Jasper will make sure he is still not upset.

    CAMELLA: I don’t know why I come to white parties with ya’ll always actin’ a fool.

    TRINITY: Oh stop.

    CAMELLA: Can I get a ride home too?

    SAM: Sure.

     

    The three exit.

     

    --

     

    Meanwhile, an upset Zack is behind the house.

     

    He downs a beer.

     

    ZACK: Dammit! I am so tired of all of my plans getting ruined.

     

    He sighs.

     

    ZACK: It was going so well and fun before Cory had to ruin it. Damn, damn, damn.

     

    He throws his bottle against the wall in anger shattering it.

     

    Zack stares on upset…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    Credits roll

     
    *DON’T MISS OUT ON WHY TODD MUST GO TO PARADISE IN “JUST PARADISE”* 

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pictures.

  8. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.


     
    At the women’s shelter:

     

    Miss Cho has pulled Ali and Charlotte aside.

     

    CHARLOTTE: Something wrong Miss Cho?

    MISS CHO: One of the girls you two have gotten close to has decided it is time to leave here.

    ALI: Really?

    CHARLOTTE: You are not talking about Jacy are you?

     

    Jacy walks into the room.

     

    JACY: She do be talkin’ bout me.

    ALI: You are leaving?

    JACY: It is the right time…

     

    Ali and Charlotte are surprised…

     

    --

     

    Jesse and Angie are together having lunch.

     

    JESSE: How was the hospital today?

    ANGIE: That hospital is always buzzin with accidents as you know. Stabbings, shootings, and over doses. You name it.

    JESSE: Yeah, this is the real city that never seems to sleep or have peace.

    ANGIE: I know how badly you wish to change that.

    JESSE: I do, Angie. I do.

    ANGIE: I think it can end up working with some dedication.

     

    JESSE: I will need help. You and your friend, Kayla.

    ANGIE: Kayla seems to be having a hard time in her personal life, but she seemed happy to help you.

    JESSE: I will need all the help I can get. Just like this city itself.

     

    --

     

    Hunter and Miranda are hanging out in the park.

     

    HUNTER: Did all of your classes go good today?

    MIRANDA: They did. Most are coming easy to me which is a huge relief.

    HUNTER: Coming easy? You must be a genius.

    MIRANDA: Some might say so…I kid. Are you taking any classes?

    HUNTER: No, Not at the moment.

     

    MIRANDA: How come?

    HUNTER: I just am kind of enjoying doing my own thing..

    MIRANDA: The barista job?

    HUNTER: That among other things. I do have some aspirations.

    MIRANDA: What are you ambitious about?

    HUNTER: Saving the world.

    MIRANDA: I see I have an idealist on my hands.

     

    --

     

    Eliza shows up at JJ’s apartment.

     

    ELIZA: You don’t call. You don’t text. Hell, I would even take a written letter like its 1990.

    JJ: Sorry, been busy.

    ELIZA: Are you busy right now?

    JJ: A little.

    ELIZA: Well…you should still come and eat with me while I’m on my lunch break.

     

    Eliza smiles wide.

     

    ELIZA: Please.

    JJ: Okay fine.

    ELIZA: (excited) Yes!

     

    --

    Paul is in his office….and in walks Todd Manning

     

    PAUL: Welcome Mr. Manning.

    TODD: Happy that you could pencil me in.

    PAUL: This seemed important.

    TODD: Oh, more than you know.

    PAUL: Welcome to BRO.

     

    TODD: Thank you. You know, you seem very familiar to me…

    PAUL: Hm…not sure why

    TODD: Not sure, but regardless. Nice to meet you.

     

    Todd Manning and Paul Ryan shake hands.

     

    TODD: We have so much to talk about…

     

     
     

    At the womens shelter:

     

    CHARLOTTE: Is it safe for you to leave here, Jacy?

    JACY: Actually it is. You see, my abusive ex-boyfriend has finally been thrown in prison!

    ALI: Really? For what?

    JACY: Always trying to be a hardcore thug and sh*t.

    ALI: These boys. What is wrong with them?

    JACY: Too many damn screws loose.

     

    ALI: I wish I could head home.

    CHARLOTTE: Me too.

    JACY: When you do, get in touch with me. I’ll give Miss Cho my info when I can.

    CHARLOTTE: I definitely will.

    JACY: I am so ready to get back! Can’t wait!

     

    Jacy smiles with nothing but elation.

     

    --

     

    Cut to a frustrated Vin

     

    He is with Chavo

     

    CHAVO: I wish you would not work yourself up.

    VIN: That is a bit impossible.

    CHAVO: Why?

    VIN: Because it is so frustrating that we still cannot track down Ali nor Greg. They both deserve so much revenge done to them.

    CHAVO: Why are you even doing this? Why do you care?

    VIN: Are you serious right now bro? Because they both disrespected me so damn hard!

     

    CHAVO: No I mean why do you even care about this kind of life? We both know that you--

    VIN: --Do not question me Chavo! Just shut up and let me focus.

     

    --

     

    At the park:

     

    MIRANDA: So tell me how you plan on saving the world?

    HUNTER: Can we not talk about that right now. I think we need to have more fun.

    MIRANDA: What kind of fun?

    HUNTER: See those sprinklers on over there? Let’s run through them.

    MIRANDA: I didn’t realize we were eight.

    HUNTER: Oh come on! Feel a little free.

    MIRANDA: I do not want to get my clothes all wet.

    HUNTER: Well you can be boring and stay here. I am going on through!

     

    Hunter gets up and walks to the sprinklers.

     

    Miranda ends up following him.

     

    They both start to run through them getting wet.

     

    HUNTER: See! This kind of feeling is something people should not lose..

     

    --

     

    Jesse is still with Angie but he gets up.

     

    JESSE: Sorry, but I really need to get to the city council meeting.

    ANGIE: Already?

    JESSE: It is an early one.

    ANGIE: And I don’t get no smooch?

     

    Jesse kisses her on the cheek.

     

    ANGIE: That is not going to do it!

    JESSE: Oh yeah?

    ANGIE: Nope.

     

    Angie kisses his lips.

     

    Jesse then starts to kiss her all over her face.

     

    ANGIE: Okay, okay! You win.

    JESSE: I hope those kisses were good luck.

    ANGIE: Me too, baby.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Todd and Paul’s meeting.

     

    TODD: So I am a journalist and that is how I came across this company.

    PAUL: And you want to do a big piece on BRO?

    TODD: Something like that. I’ll need you to come to Colorado for this piece though.

    PAUL: I checked out your paper and it has a strong online following so why do I need to go to Colorado? Can’t you just interview me right here right now?

    TODD: It is not that easy. I do a more hands on approach.

     

    PAUL: Thank you for the offer and all, but I am not too keen on going to Colorado right now. I have a company to run.

    TODD: You are not seeing the bigger picture Paul. You may want to see if you need glasses. Where I live, in Union Creek Colorado there is some new big competition for you that just opened.

    PAUL: Are you talking about that little small stream Chic Spirit Designs?

    TODD: You are not giving them enough credit. I am offering you a step ahead on this competition. Do not take them lightly.

    PAUL: It would be a good publicity for us.

    TODD: I thought you may see things my way.

    PAUL: But….I still don’t want to go to Colorado.

     

    Todd becomes obviously frustrated.

     

    --

     

    At the women’s shelter:

     

    Charlotte and Ali are now alone.

     

    CHARLOTTE: I think maybe we both can leave here too.

    ALI: I do not need to go run into Vin and probably get killed.

    CHARLOTTE: We live in a big city we can move somewhere far away from our exes.

    ALI: There is still always a chance.

    CHARLOTTE: A small one. We came move in together and be roommates. Split everything. It can work.

    ALI: I like the idea and wish I could, but I don’t know if I want to chance it.

    CHARLOTTE: Well at least think about it.

    ALI: Okay…

     

    --

     

    Vin is still agitated.

     

    CHAVO: I am going to go get us some weed so you can calm down.

    VIN: No! I would rather we take my frustrations out another way.

    CHAVO: Yes I know you want to kill Greg, but I don’t know where he is.

    VIN: There is something else we can do.

    CHAVO: What’s that yo?

    VIN: Let’s go rob another gas station!

     

    --

     

    At the park: Hunter and Miranda are now soaked.

     

    MIRANDA: That was crazy. You are crazy. What are we doing?

    HUNTER: Having fun. I am at least.

    MIRANDA: Nah, I am too.

    HUNTER: I really do have fun every time I hang out with you.

    MIRANDA: Aww I do too. You and all of your craziness.

    HUNTER: I’m the least crazy person in this town, probably.

    MIRANDA: I’ll be the judge of that.

    HUNTER: Ready for round 2 in the sprinklers?

    MIRANDA: No.

    HUNTER: (Laughs) I’m kidding.

     

    --

     

    Eliza and JJ are eating lunch together.

     

    ELIZA: Have you been avoiding me JJ?

    JJ: I am going to be if this continues to be a grill JJ day.

    ELIZA: But for real. You do seem to be.

    JJ: Just been busy with school.

    ELIZA: I think I know what is wrong…

    JJ: Tell me oh wise one.

    ELIZA: Back when we played strip poker….my booty game was too strong. I get it.

     

    JJ: (laughs) What?

    ELIZA: Don’t deny it. And now you are intimidated.

    JJ: You are crazy.

    ELIZA: But I got a laugh out of you.

    JJ: Yeah you are good for that.

    ELIZA: I am good for a good time. I wish you would stop fighting it and just admit you have good times when you hang out with me.

    JJ: You are never not entertaining that is for sure. Never a dull moment with Eliza.

    ELIZA: And don’t you forget it! I’ll take that as a yes you do have a good time.

    JJ: I do. It’s true…

     

    --

     

    Todd is frustrated with Paul.

     

    TODD: Are you sure about this?

    PAUL: I just do not have the time right now. I’m sorry. I do appreciate it.

     

    Todd has a flashback:

    [Union Creek #21]

     

    He is with Gary and an alive James Stenbeck…

     

    TODD: And when I find him?

    JAMES: Bring him to me.

    GARY: But don’t let him know why you want him here. Make it seem like something for the paper.

    JAMES: Honestly, I don’t care how you get him here. Just get him here and soon!

     

    Back in the present:

     

    TODD: You really should reconsider…because I know thing about you.

     

    Paul gives his a questioning glance.

     

    TODD: Things about you that you would definitely not want out.

     

    Paul’s face becomes flushed.

     

    PAUL: So what the hell is this? Blackmail?

    TODD: It could be if you do not come to Union Creek Colorado with me.

     

    Paul smirks and tries to play it all off with a poker face.

     

    TODD: You are acting way to smug for guy who could lose everything. I know what you have been doing.

    PAUL: What do you think you know, Mr. Manning?

    TODD: Enough games. I know that you have been forging documents.

    PAUL: Oh….

    TODD: Yeah. So let me ask you again. Have you reconsidered Mr. Ryan?

    PAUL: Yes I will come to Colorado and do the stupid article…or whatever it is you really want from me..

    TODD: Atta boy!

     

    --

     

    Jesse has arrived at the City council meeting.

     

    He has a folder with him and tries to find a seat.

     

    He finally finds one and sits down.

     

    He looks on towards the people on the city council.

     

    JESSE: This looks like a group that will hear me out.

     

    Pan across the members of the city council….

     

    One of the members of Paradise, New Mexico’s city council is…

     

    Katsu Itami

     

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *WHY CANT VIN FIND GREG? BECAUSE HE IS IN COLORADO…AND FIND OUT JUST WHAT AWAITS PAUL RYAN….ON UNION CREEK!*

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics

     

  9. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.


     
    Ben is at his house getting dressed.

     

    Someone is at the door. He walks out of his room and to the front door.

     

    It is Luke

     

    LUKE: Surprised?

    BEN: I have to say I am.

    LUKE: I know you are the one usually doing the surprising, but I thought I would for once.

    BEN: This is a pleasant one.

    LUKE: I just wanted to come and say that I really enjoyed your visit last night.

    BEN: I had a great time too.

    LUKE: But I also wanted to say that well…not to be needy, but I really hope you won’t pull away again like recently.

    BEN: I apologized for that.

    LUKE: I know, but still…

     

    --

     

    Elijah is also home.

     

    And he also gets a surprise visit at the door.

     

    It is Eartha!

     

    ELIJAH: I’ll be damned. Look who is showing her face here.

    EARTHA: Don’t act too astonished.

    ELIJAH: It’s always touch and go with you on if you want to see me or not.

    EARTHA: Well right now I do.

    ELIJAH: May I ask why?

    EARTHA: Because I have been thinking about you a lot lately.

     

    Elijah cannot help, but smile wide when she says this…

     

    --

     

    Blair is calling Todd

     

    Todd is on his Bluetooth in the car.

     

    TODD: You again Blair?

    BLAIR: Don’t sound so angry about it.

    TODD: I am not angry, but you are getting bothersome.

    BLAIR: I just want to make sure you get to New Mexico okay.

    TODD: Your concern is cute and all, but I will be fine.

    BLAIR: Just text me when you get to Paradise.

    TODD: I will.

    BLAIR: Thank you. I love you.

    TODD: I love you too.

     

    Blair hangs up.

     

    She then grabs the file that she has with info on Reva Shayne.

     

    BLAIR: Guess I will read more info on Reva Beast.

     

    She smirks as she goes back to reading the file…

     

    --

     

    James Stenbeck is with Gary

     

    GARY: I’m nervous.

    JAMES: Why the hell are you nervous?

    GARY: We need Todd Manning to be successful on this.

    JAMES: Yes I do need him to be successful.

    GARY: Are you not nervous?

    JAMES: I’ve lived through so much, my nerves are shot.

     

    GARY: Well this plan has not been smooth sailing but it has reached this important point.

    JAMES: My son Paul will not get away trying to take money that belongs to me.

    GARY: I sometimes wonder about your relationship with your family.

    JAMES: Don’t. That money is rightfully mine, not Paul’s. He thinks he is getting the last laugh, but I always do.

     

     
     

    Holden Snyder is at the City Hall.

     

    He is starting his new job.

     

    Holden is surprised to see a door with his name on it.

     

    HOLDEN: My own office even. Pretty fancy.

     

    He opens the door and walks inside.

     

    HOLDEN: And it looks like plenty of work already too.

     

    He walks to his desk where there is a stack of papers.

     

    HOLDEN: This is quite a load.

     

    He picks some of them up and glances over them.

     

    Just then Mayor Woods walks in.

     

    MAYOR WOODS: Welcome to day 1.

    HOLDEN: Thank you sir.

    MAYOR WOODS: I hope you will find your office very accommodating.

    HOLDEN: I do. Thank you.

    MAYOR WOODS: You have a lot of numbers to crunch for this city.

    HOLDEN: (Glances back at his desk) I see that.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Ben and Luke

     

    BEN: Let me apologize again.

    LUKE: You don’t have to. I was half joking.

    BEN: No, I am sorry I got distant and kind of rude. I have been preparing for a ski trip in the future.

    LUKE: Back to the slopes?

    BEN: Yes. Going to be fun. Maybe you can tag along. It is where we met after all.

    LUKE: I would happily go if I can get the time off.

    BEN: Hey, how about I make things up to you by taking you out to breakfast?

    LUKE: I am not going to turn that down.

     

    --

     

    Eartha is With Elijah.

     

    ELIJAH: So…you have been thinking about me huh?

    EARTHA: First off you can wipe that sh*t eating grin off of your face.

    ELIJAH: That was subconscious.

    EARTHA: But yes I have…I…I miss you. I wish we could just be closer. Like way back in our youth.

    ELIJAH: You know I have wanted that for a long time now. To be closer to you…

    EARTHA: We can be great friends.

    ELIJAH: Then what is stopping us from being closer friends? You have been back in Union Creek for damn near fifteen years now.

     

    EARTHA: Frankly because I am afraid.

    ELIJAH: Afraid of me? I am a cop now, not an almost gangster like when we dated.

    EARTHA: I am not afraid of you. I am afraid of those intense feeling we use to have for each other. I am afraid of them coming back.

     

    Elijah grabs her hand and that causes her to react nervously.

     

    EARTHA: I am running late for work. I should go.

     

    She pulls her hand away.

     

    ELIJAH: No wait. We were actually getting somewhere.

    EARTHA: Sorry, but I have to go.

     

    --

     

    JAMES: I need to put an end to whatever plans Paul and Barbara have.

    GARY: They reopened their company.

    JAMES: Yes I know. Using some of my money! They always think they know what they are doing…

     

    James has a flashback:

     

     
     

    GARY: What are you thinking about, boss?

    JAMES: Just how stupid the people I’ve called my family can be. All of my sons and their mothers have different ticks. My youngest…I am sure his mother Christy will keep him in line for now. However Paul and Barbara never know what is good for them. I have tried to love my family, but I always have to stay one step ahead of them, because I am the one that know what is good for them.

    GARY: I am sure you do.

    JAMES: And don’t worry, Gary. When I put a stop to Paul’s theft, you and I can continue what we started when we came here to Union Creek in the first place…

     

    --

     

    Blair is sipping on a glass of wine.

     

    BLAIR: This is quite the read on Reva beast.

     

    She is giggling with some glee.

     

    BLAIR: Reva was Amish for many years?

     

    She cracks up laughing.

     

    BLAIR: And treated like royalty on some island? What were they smoking? Must have been good!

     

    She laughs again and finishes off her wine.

     

    BLAIR: Reva Shayne sounds nuts. I think I can use that to my advantage.

     

    She smiles…

     

    --

     

    Eartha is now at the hospital arriving for work.

     

    Morris approaches her and pulls her aside into an empty hospital room.

     

    MORRIS: So my dear…why did you take the morning off?

     

    Morris eyes her suspiciously.

     

    EARTHA: I just needed more rest.

    MORRIS: More rest?

    EARTHA: Yup.

    MORRIS: So you are saying you stayed in bed late?

    EARTHA: Yup.

    MORRIS: That’s funny, because even though we may have separate rooms now….I know you were not home this morning before I left.

     

    EARTHA: Oh at that time I must have been out clearing my head.

    MORRIS: Changing your story already?

    EARTHA: What is this 3rd degree all about?

    MORRIS: What were you clearing from your head?

    EARTHA: It is none of your business!

    MORRIS: I am your husband, of course it is my business.

    EARTHA: Starting to become husband in name only…

     

    Eartha walks out leaving Morris alone in the empty room.

     

    He shakes his head.

     

    --

     

    Holden is in his office.

     

    HOLDEN: This town has a mess going on with their budget.

     

    He seems to be getting frustrated.

     

    HOLDEN: I think I have been hosed into this job.

     

    He is going over the paperwork trying to crunch some numbers.

     

    HOLDEN: Man where are we going to start to get this budget back on track?

     

    --

     

    Luke and Ben are at breakfast.

     

    They are having fun as Luke is laughing about something.

     

    LUKE: You are shady with that waitress.

    BEN: Sorry, but her limp is cracking me up!

     

    Ben’s phone rings.

     

    Ben pulls it out.

     

    BEN: Sorry but I do have to take this.

     

    It is Gary on the other line.

     

    BEN: How can I help you?

    GARY: Actually we won’t need your help any longer.

    BEN: What do you mean?

    GARY: We have completed our task which means you have completed yours. Your service of keeping Luke distracted is no longer needed and you have received your last check for it. Whatever you do now is up to you.

     

    Ben looks across the table at Luke who smiles back at him…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *DON’T MISS AS TODD MANNING ARRIVES IN PARADISE LOOKING FOR PAUL RYAN ON “JUST PARADISE”*

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics. 

     
     
  10. Days22

    Union Creek #1

    By Days22,

    Union Creek Colorado


    Cut to a long winding Creek of water.


    -LEWIS RANCH-
    Josh and Reva Lewis are sitting on the porch of their ranch.


    REVA: We have the most beautiful home, Bud.
    JOSH: We do. This move here has been one of our best ideas.

    The two embrace and kiss gently and then look into each others eyes.

    REVA: And we don’t come up with many good Ideas do we?
    JOSH: We sure don’t.
    REVA: And the best part is we are country folk that are still way out here in the country.
    JOSH (looks at his watch) Well, we country folk need to get a move on it. We are late meeting Marah.
    REVA: [!@#$%^&*], I forgot Josh. Mommas gotta help her with her endeavor.

    --

    Robinson Street


    SNYDER HOUSEHOLD

    Holden Snyder is outside finishing up mowing the lawn.
    Lily Snyder walks outside and hands a glass of lemonade to her husband.

    HOLDEN: Thank You Lily. Hug?

    He goes in for a hug but Lily makes a scrunchy face.

    LILY: Sorry, too dirty. Ill kiss your cheek though.
    HOLDEN: Oh come on!

    She kisses his cheek but he grabs her and pulls her in for a squeeze.

    LILY: Fine!

    She hugs him back.

    Luke comes outside as well.

    LILY: Don’t tell me you’re off already!
    LUKE: Yeah, sorry mom I have to head to work.
    HOLDEN: Any intriguing news going on?
    LUKE: Not yet, but there is always something on the horizon!

    Luke hugs his mom

    LUKE: Thanks for breakfast!
    LILY: Yeah, well don’t be a stranger!

    Luke heads off.

    The Snyders neighbors, Eartha and
    Morris Davis walk out of their house.

    EARTHA: Another beautiful mornin’
    HOLDEN: It truly is.
    MORRIS: You two still enjoying your new home?

    LILY: We think it is fantastic and our son loves his new job too.
    MORRIS: Glad to hear it.
    LILY: You guys are so cute though. Two married doctors who work together every day. I don’t know how you do it. What a couple.
    EARTHA: If I could blush, I would be right now (chuckles)

    A UHALL Pulls up across the street.

    HOLDEN: Must be the new neighbours.
    MORRIS: I hope its some good ones.
    LILY: Some quiet ones. I am enjoying this quiet life.

    Movers get out and start unloading from the UHALL. A fancy car pulls up to the house.

    EARTHA: Awesome car. Looks like we are getting some refined neighbors.
    HOLDEN: Good

    Cut to across the street. Todd and
    Blair Manning get out of the car.
    As well as Sam.
    BLAIR: You two can start getting the boxes out of the trunk.
    TODD: Blair…stop nagging us!
    BLAIR: Well I just want to get our stuff inside.
    TODD: Why did we get movers if they aren’t going to, you know, move our stuff...
    SAM: Todds right for once.
    TODD: Yeah, I’m right for once Blair.
    BLAIR: We can still help out!

    Back on the other side of the street, Eartha, Morris, Lily and Holden look on at the bickering. They then look at each other in concern...

    --

    Inside of a dark room…
    Someone is tied up to a chair.
    His face is not seen. He starting to get the rope loose. He does get loose!
    MYSTERY MAN: Finally I can get out of here!

    He stumbles up and can barely walk.. He gets to the door. But it is locked.
    MYSTERY MAN: No!

    He weakly pounds on it…


    -OPENING-


    At the police station:

    Terrance Smith visits his dad and cop
    Elijah smith. The two hug.

    ELIJAH: Son you are early! Don’t tell me you are leaving already!
    TERRANCE: Duty calls.
    EIJAH: I thought we would at least be able to have dinner.
    TERRANCE: Sorry dad, but I have to head down south.

    ELIJAH: I wish you would at least tell me what this duty is.
    TERRANCE: You know I cant tell you about my missions dad.
    ELIJAH: I am an officer of the law, your secrets are safe with me.
    TERRANCE: I’m sorry dad, I just can’t.

    --
    Marah Lewis arrives at Lily and Holdens.

    LILY: Welcome to our home.
    MARAH: So glad we can finally meet in person again!

    The two hug.

    HOLDEN: I’m happy for you both going into business together. A new fashion company. I don’t think Colorado is ready for this.
    MARAH: They will be after it is a hit.
    LILY: Confidence. I love it.
    MARAH: My mom was suppose to stop by and help us work some things out but she seems to be late. You’ll soon find out that she marches to the beat of her own drum.

    --

    Across the street Todd and Blair are still bickering.

    TODD: Can we agree to never move again. You are getting unbearable!
    BLAIR: Stop whining. Sometimes I think you put the Todd in toddler.

    Eartha and Morris approach the couple.
    MORRIS: Don’t mean to interrupt but we wanted to come and greet our new neighbors.
    EARTHA: We are Eartha and Morris.
    BLAIR: Nice to meet you. I’m Blair and this is Todd. And our son Sam is around here somewhere.

    The 4 shake hands.

    Morris: I can go ask my son Malik to come help you two carry is some boxes.
    TODD: Thank you but we hired these movers for a reason. Or at least I thought so. (shoots Blair a dirty look)
    EARTHA: We both gotta head to work, but we will come and say hi again. I’ll bake y’all a pie.

    That catches Sams attention.
    SAM: A pie! That would be awesome!
    BLAIR: Well thank you. That is very kind and very nice to meet you two.

    Eartha and Morris head back across the street to their car.
    Todd is fussing with his cell phone.

    BLAIR: They were nice. Huh Todd..
    Todd is just looking at his phone.

    Blair socks him in the arm!

    TODD: Geez Blair! What?
    BLAIR: Our neighbors were nice.
    TODD: Oh, yeah.
    BLAIR: Whats wrong now?
    TODD: Dammit I’m late for a meeting! Looks like you two have to finish helping. I’ll be back later.

    He rushes off…

    --
    AT THE POLICE STATION

    ELIJAH: I demand that you be careful son!
    TERRANCE: I always am.
    ELIJAH: I Sure hope so.

    The father and son hug again.

    TERRANCE: Off to Paradise New Mexico I go!
    ELIJAH: Call me, soon.
    TERRANCE: I Wont even be that far away.

    Terrance exits the office…

    ***FOLLOW TERRANCE ON HIS ADVENTURE IN THE UPCOMING “JUST PARADISE*

    --
    Reva and Josh finally arrive to Robinson Street. Reva is driving.

    REVA: There is no parking place at that address.
    JOSH: We can just park next door.

    The U-hall at the Mannings drives off.

    REVA: I’ll just park across the street.

    She does and the two get out. Blair sees them parking there and approaches them.

    BLAIR: Excuse me, who are you two and why are you parking here?
    REVA: It’s no big deal. We just have a meeting across the street.
    JOSH: It shouldn't take long.

    BLAIR: I’m sorry but I just moved here and there's still more stuff to be moved.
    REVA: Its just a little meeting will only take like 20 minutes.
    BLAIR: I’m sorry but you can’t park here.

    Reva has an ‘I cant believe she just told me that’ look on her face

    JOSH: Come on Reva we’ll just park next door to the Snyders.
    REVA: No.

    Reva and Blair have a stare down.

    --

    At the Union Creek Chronicle

    Luke is sitting down at his desk. He and a co worker named Gary are chatting.

    LUKE: Why was this place sold? Our paper does so well online. Better than most newspapers across the country.
    GARY: I don’t know the exact reason. Must have been about money.
    LUKE: Come on you are always in the know.
    GARY: Not this time.
    LUKE: Do you at least know who the new owner is?
    GARY: No, but I think we are about to find out.

    Someone walks in the door.

    It is Todd Manning.

    TODD: Hello my new employees. The Name is Todd Manning and I now own this highly coveted paper!

    --

    Meanwhile, The mystery man that was tied up is still trying to get out of the room. He is in a weakened state however and is struggling. He tries to kick out a part at the bottom of the door where there is a food tray, but he can.t

    He then grabs his chair and runs it into the door with all his might!

    The door finally busts open! He limps out of the room…

    MYSTERY MAN: Finally free…

    FADE TO BLACK
    CREDITS ROLL

    *DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT TERRANCE ON HIS ADVENTURE IN "JUST PARADISE" COMING SOON*

    *I own no rights to all of the non original characters nor any of the pictures.*
  11. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.
     
    Jesse and Angie are sitting together at their home.
     
    Jesse is feeding Angie a grape.
     
    JESSE: Feeling like a queen yet?
    ANGIE: You are doing a good job of making me feel like one.
    JESSE: I am just glad we actually have a day off together!
    ANGIE: I know. It has not been happening much.
     
    Jesse kisses her on the cheek.
     
    She returns the favor with a kiss on the lips.
     
    JESSE: Juicy.
    ANGIE: That’s the grapes.
    JESSE: Nope. Definitely your lips, Angie.
     
    They kiss again and fall back onto the couch.
     
    --
     
    Chavo and Greg come to see
    Vin.
     
    Vin seems to be in a great mood.
     
    CHAVO: This is a change of pace for your mood, Vin?
    VIN: Yeah I am in a better mood because things are looking up, guys!
    GREG: Does this have something to do with Ali?
    VIN: Of course it does.
    CHAVO: Has she finally come to see you again?
    VIN: Not yet, but she has agreed to come and talk to me!
    CHAVO: Really?
    VIN: Yes.
     
    GREG: How did you get a hold of her?
    CHAVO: Yeah, Where was she?
    VIN: Don’t worry about it guys. The only thing that matters is that she has agreed to see me!
     
    Vin smiles.
     
    --
     
    Bart arrives at the coffee shop.
     
    He goes inside and looks at the menu.
     

    HUNTER: Hi sir. What would you like?
    BART: Something strong. I did not sleep well. I have these nervous bouts.
    HUNTER: That sucks. I have some espresso that will get you ready to go.
     
    Meanwhile, The odd Jeremy is inside sitting at a table.
     
    He looks up and see Bart.
     
    His eyes get big…
     
    JEREMY: Could it be?!
     
    Jeremy continues to stare at Bart.
     
    Bart turns and sees Jeremy staring at him but turns back around waiting for his coffee.
     
    JEREMY: Oh my god. I know him…
     
    --
    Cut to Steve, Kayla,
    Roman, Hope and
    Carly.
     
    ROMAN: We need to consider the big possibility here.
    HOPE: No we don’t.
    CARLY: I’d like to agree with Hope actually.
    HOPE: You don’t have to go there, Carly.
     
    STEVE: I don’t know how I feel about this.
    KAYLA: Me either.
    ROMAN: It is the facts though. Remains were found in Bo’s charred car. The cold hard truth is that we may have to declare Bo dead.
    HOPE: Dammit, Roman no. I am telling you I would know if he was dead.
    CARLY: Can we really go off of one of your hunches though?
    HOPE: I am his wi…well I was his wife. I should get to make this decision.
    CARLY: I was once Bo’s wife too.
     
    STEVE: I have to agree with Hope. I am not ready to declare him dead. There is still too much we do not know.
    ROMAN: What else do you want to know?
    STEVE: You need to find out who was in charge at the ISA for Bo’s case.
    KAYLA: The ISA is really dropping the ball here. It has me uncomfortable.
    STEVE: I agree sweetness. Something continues to smell fishy.
     
    --
     
    Cut to an alive Bo.
     
    He is still tied up in chains against the wall.
     
    He continues to try and pull at the chains but his wrists have become extremely bruised and cut up.
     
    BO: This is getting so painful.
     
    He looks on at his wrists.
     
    BO: I don’t know how much longer I can keep up this pulling.
     
    His energy level seems to have dropped a lot.
     
    BO: I’m losing blood from these cuts. What a nightmare. What am I going to do?!
     
    He looks on in distress…
     
    At the womens shelter:
     
    Charlotte walks up to Ali.
     
    CHARLOTTE: Please tell me you are not seriously considering leaving here to meet your as*hole ex…
    ALI: I need to break up with him once and for all. Besides, I told you this in confidence so please keep it down.
    CHARLOTTE: I don’t believe that you plan on breaking up with him if you go see him.
    ALI: I left so quietly and meekly. I want to do better.
    CHARLOTTE: I just know how this goes. I fell for it a lot too. You cannot let him talk you into these types of things.
     
    Ali sighs.
     
    CHARLOTTE: Can I show you something?
    ALI: Of course.
     
    Charlotte goes and grabs her purse.
     
    CHARLOTTE: Look at this picture of my ex. I have an X through it with a marker.
     
    She hands Ali the picture and Ali looks at it.
     
    CHARLOTTE: It is a reminder to myself to know that I am away from him for a reason. Perhaps you should try something similar to remind yourself.
     
    Ali continues to look at the picture.
     
    --
     
    Back at the Hubbard house:
     
    Angie is cleaning up a little. She looks over at Jesse who is lost in thought.
     
    ANGIE: Earth to Jesse! What is on your mind?
    JESSE: Natalia and her wanting to come back to the force.
    ANGIE: You should just take that a little at a time. She is going to have to take small steps herself.
    JESSE: I don’t think she should come back to the force. I do not want this to happen to her again.
    ANGIE: She is already making strides though, Jesse. You cannot just shut out the possibility of her coming back to the force completely.
     
    JESSE: She is still in the hospital Angie.
    ANGIE Not for long.
    JESSE: …What do you mean? Is my baby getting released soon? (he smiles)
    ANGIE: More than soon. She is getting released today!
    JESSE: Why are you just telling me this now?
    ANGIE: She wanted it to be a surprise. In fact, She may be showing up her soon…
     
    --
     
    At the coffee shop:
     
    Jeremy is still looking at Bart.
     
    Jeremy gets up, but then he sits back down. He seems very nervous and fidgety.
     
    JEREMY: Should I approach him?
     
    He stands up.
     
    JEREMY: I should probably think twice about bothering him.
    He sits back down.
     
    Hunter hands Bart his coffee and Bart exits the place.
     
    JEREMY: Crap, I missed my chance.
     
    However, a huge grin comes over Jeremys face.
     
    JEREMY: This is purely amazing.
     
    He gets up and leaves the coffee shop seeming giddy…
     
    --
     
    Cut to chained up Bo.
     
    As he sits there in his chains he looks straight ahead.
     
    He has a flashback:
     
    Bo is in his car.
     
    He makes a phone call.
     
    BO: Hello…Agent Donnelly…Yes this is Agent Bo Brady. I have made some progress on this. Yes…but I think I need some back up. This could start to get dangerous if my hunches are right.
     
    AGENT DONNELLY: Alright Bo. I will be sending two agents for back up. They will arrive by tomorrow.
     
    BO: Thank you. I just know this will be linked to Stefano. It always is.
     
    Bo hangs up.
     
    He then looks towards a house. The house he happens to be chained up in now...
     
    BO: Could this be Dimera property?
     
    Bo comes back into the present. He puts his head down as he sits there dejected.
     
    --
     
    Steve is sitting with Terrance, Roman and Hope.
     
    STEVE: Roman and Terrance we need to find out which head at the ISA was in charge of Bos investigation.
    TERRANCE: I’ve tried and it has not been easy.
    ROMAN: That is because you are a little guy on the totem pole.
    STEVE: Roman. Please find out the info for us.
    ROMAN: I will try, Steve.
     
    Roman walks off and takes out his phone. Roman seems frustrated.
     
    Carly and Kayla look at him.
     
    CARLY: Is your brother okay?
    KAYLA: I don’t know. I don’t know if any of us are right now.
     
    HOPE: Steve, I wish you guys could find out some really needed info.
    STEVE: We will Hope.
    TERRANCE: We have been working hard, but it is like someone has been keeping us back.
    STEVE: Yup. Something shady is going on with the ISA.
    HOPE: Whatever it is, if it got Bo in danger, you two need to be careful.
     
    --
     
    Natalia has arrived at Jesse and Angies house.
     
    Natalia walks in with her cane.
     
    JESSE: Baby be careful. Do you need help?
    NATALIA: I am good, dad.
    ANGIE: She has started to get back around great.
    JESSE: This is so good baby. You are a fighter for sure.
    NATALIA: I was taught well. I was worried you were still upset with me dad.
    JESSE: I am not upset with you.
    NATALIA: Good.
    JESSE: I am thrilled for you that you are alive and recovering!
     
    Jesse embraces his daughter.
     
    JESSE: Get in here Angie!
     
    Angie piles in for a group hug.
     
    --
     
    At the womens shelter:
     
    CHARLOTTE: I am not getting through to you am I Ali?
    ALI: I just feel like I should do this.
    CHARLOTTE: Im glad I tried. Maybe you should at least talk to Miss Cho before you leave.
    ALI: You know I plan on coming back after right?
    CHARLOTTE: I hope you get to.
    ALI: Don’t say that!
    CHARLOTTE: Just please talk to Miss Cho before you leave and meet with Vin.
     
    Charlotte walks off.
     
    Charlotte starts to put the picture of her ex with the X through it back in her purse.
     
    Zoom in on the picture….It is a picture of Jeremy!
     
    --
     
    Jeremy arrives at his house.
     
    He rushes to his bedroom.
     
    He opens his closet door. There are no clothes in his closet. There are pictures and articles taped to his wall in the closet...
     
    He starts to look over them.
     
    He has pictures of Charles Manson, James Stenbeck, and Roger Thorpe.
     
    The articles on his wall are of Jeffrey Dahmer, Sheila Carter, Carl Hutchins, and Reginald Love.
     
    He then gets to a picture with Stefano, Kate Roberts and Lucas. And then a picture of Stefano and Bart.
     
    JEREMY: Yes! There it is! That was him!
     
    He smiles at the picture of Stefano and Bart and then looks at an article next to it on Stefano. He then runs his hand over all of the pictures and articles...
     
    JEREMY: Such brilliant minds…I need to be like them…
     
    --
     
    At The Johnson/Brady house:
     
    Terrance feels woozy and stumbles a bit.
     
    STEVE: Woah there, dude!
    KAYLA: Are you okay, Terrance?
    TERRANCE: I am fine..
    KAYLA: Are you sure?
    TERRANCE: Yes I think I just need something to eat, I am starving.
    STEVE: I’ll see what is in the fridge.
     
    Roman meanwhile is still on his phone looking at something.
     
    Hope goes and stands by Kayla.
     
    HOPE: This is hitting your brother hard, though he probably won’t admit it.
    KAYLA: Yeah something is up. Seems like something is eating him up.
     
    Roman gets up and walks outside.
     
    He looks back through the window at Steve and Kayla by the refrigerator.
     
    He takes a deep breath.
     
    --
     
    Bo has another flashback:
     
    Bo is at the house he found suspicious. (The one he is now locked up in)
     
    Bo looks at his watch.
     
    BO: I thought they were sending me back up today? Where are they?
     
    He walks out from behind the house.
     
    He looks towards his car.
     
    BO: What the hell?!
     
    Bo heads back to his car quickly. Someone is inside his car!
     
    He gets to the car to see that the person inside is unconscious.
     
    BO: That’s an agent!
     
    He is about to open the door but someone whacks him in the head from behind!
     
    That knocks Bo out cold…
     
    Cut back to the present to a frustrated Bo.
     
    BO: How did I let this happen!?
     
    He yanks at his chains
     
    --
     
    Meanwhile, Upstairs in the house.
     
    Bart has arrived back.
     
    Bart hears a voice… “Hello Bart”
     
    Bart jumps as he turns and sees Stefano standing inside!
     
    Bart drops his keys.
     
    BART: Stefano!
    STEFANO: I told you I was coming.
    BART: We-welcome sir.
    STEFANO: And as promised I am not alone. One of the people that has helped us immensely has come to meet us here too.
     
    The person walks into the room…
     
    FADE TO BLACK
     
    Credits roll
     
    I do not own any non original characters nor any pics.
  12. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.


     
    At the college:

     

    Miranda and JJ see each other in the hallway.

     

    JJ yawns a tad over dramatically.

     

    MIRANDA: Is that your way of saying you are tired?

    JJ: I am pretty beat.

    MIRANDA: I did not mean to keep you up last night. So sorry about my scream.

    JJ: I thought you were under attack.

    MIRANDA: I practically was by that rat!

     

    JJ: Did you buy a trap yet?

    MIRNADA: Haven’t gotten around to it.

    JJ: You better or it might pop back out at you!

    MIRANDA: Don’t say that!

     

    --

     

    At BRO:

     

    Eliza is downing a cup of coffee.

     

    Barbara walks up to her.

     

    BARBARA: Slow down there Eliza

    ELIZA: I need all the caffeine I can get.

    BARBARA: You didn’t sleep good last night?

    ELIZA: Last night? Grandma, I haven’t slept well since I started this job.

    BARBARA: Honey, you cannot let this place stress you out.

     

    ELIZA: Not just this place. My dad is a big part of it.

    BARBARA: Paul is stressed out himself. We all are.

    ELIZA: I just feel like I am always doing a jumbled bad job as my father’s secretary.

    BARBARA: It will probably just take time to get the hang of it.

    ELIZA: I just need a good pep talk.

    BARBARA: I’m not the best coach, but get to those phones and kick some a**!

     

    Eliza laughs

     

    --

     

    Brittany is with Marcino eating breakfast.

     

    BRITTANY: You barely touched your food.

    MARCINO: I know

    BRITTANY: Are you not hungry? It is going to get cold.

    MARCINO: I am just not in the mood for breakfast.

    BRITTANY: You love breakfast, son.

    MARCINO: I know. Just not today.

     

    BRITTANY: Something must be wrong.

    MARCINO: No. I’m fine.

    BRITTANY: But are you sure?

    MARCINO: Yes, I am fine!

    BRITTANY: Sorry, but I don’t believe you. Something is obviously bothering you.

     

    Marcino huffs and puffs

    --

     

    Steve is pleased when Terrance meets with him.

     

    STEVE: I didn’t think you would actually meet me.

    TERRANCE: Of course. We are partners.

    STEVE: Well not anymore since I quit the ISA.

    TERRANCE: Yeah, but we have come too far to stop working together now.

    STEVE: That’s a true bud right there.

     

    They shake hands.

     

    TERRANCE: I plan on seeing this case through.

    STEVE: So do I dude.

    TERRANCE: What is the next step?

     

    There is a knock at the door.

     

    STEVE: That is the next step right there.

     

    Steve opens the door and it is Hope

     

    HOPE: Hello

    STEVE: Come on in. We need your help.

     

    Hope enters.

     

     
     

    AT BRO:

     

    Barbara is still talking with her granddaughter.

     

    ELIZA: I’m not improving though.

    BARBARA: You are totally new to the job.

    ELIZA: Totally new to working in general.

    BARBARA: Give it time, Eliza! You’ll get the hang of it.

    ELIZA: I’m losing hope.

     

    Barbara’s office phone rings.

     

    ELIZA: I bet that’s my dad.

     

    Barbara answers it.

     

    BARBARA: Hello. Yes…okay.

     

    She hangs up.

     

    BARBARA: That was Paul. He wants you at your desk ready to work.

    ELIZA: Yay (rolls eyes)

    BARBARA: good luck.

    ELIZA: We need to have these talks more often.

    BARBARA: Whenever, hon.

     

    As Eliza exits Barbara’s office, Henry enters it.

     

    BARBARA: Henry! Didn’t you get enough of me last night?

    HENRY: I never get enough of you pudding pop.

     

    Henry kisses her.

     

    --

     

    At the college:

     

    JJ: So…Miranda…I have a question for you..

    MIRANDA: What is it?

    JJ: It is a little personal…

    MIRANDA: Okaaay…

    JJ: So I saw you and that guy that works at the coffee shop looking real chummy.

    MIRANDA: Hunter?

     

    JJ: Yeah, him.

    MIRANDA: What about him?

    JJ: You two dating or something?

    MIRANDA: Um, No. We’re just friends getting to know each other.

    JJ: Oh…

    MIRANDA: Why do you ask?

    JJ: Oh because he…just seems like a really good guy and all.

    MIRANDA: Yeah he seems to be. So…you saw us? You were watching us?

     

    --

     

    BRITTANY: Please Marcino, open up to me son…

    MARCINO: I wish you would take my word for it that I am fine.

    BRITTANY: But you are obviously not.

     

    Marcino takes a big bite of his breakfast.

     

    MARCINO: There. See. I am fine.

    BRITTANY: No need to be a smarta**

    MARCINO: I just don’t want to talk about it and if you keep nagging me you will be bothering me.

     

    Brittany is becoming frustrated.

     

    BRITTANY: Is this all because School is about to begin?

    MARCINO: Sure mom.

     

    --

     

    HOPE: What is it that you need me to do, Steve?

    STEVE: We are going to trap Stefano.

    TERRANCE: We are?

    STEVE: Yes.

    HOPE: How are we going to go about that?

     

    STEVE: First, you must contact Greta. She is this key to this.

    HOPE: Okay I will then.

    TERRANCE: She is the one that may be Stefanos daughter? Will she help?

    HOPE: She has no love loss with Stefano.

    TERRANCE: They could be close now.

    STEVE: I don’t think so. At least I hope not. Her help will be huge in trapping him.

     

    --

     

    At the college:

     

    MIRANDA: I find it weird if you were watching me and Hunter.

    JJ: Watching is not the right word. It is not like I was staring, I just happened to see you both having fun and thought..those are two good people…having fun…how cute.

    MIRADA: Alrighty.

    JJ: Sorry if it was a weird personal question.

    MIRANDA: It is okay. I should get to class.

    JJ: Okay. Good luck.

    MIRANDA: I am starting to think all of our encounters are always going to be awkward..

     

    She walks off.

     

    JJ sighs.

     

    --

     

    Steve gets home and Kayla is there.

     

    KAYLA: Any luck?

    STEVE: I hope I am doing the right thing not using the ISAs help.

    KAYLA: You will do the right thing.

    STEVE: I hope this is not all for nothing. I hope Bo is really still alive and out there somewhere.

    KAYLA: We all are hanging on to that.

    STEVE: I feel like time is running out either way.

     

    KAYLA: I believe my brother is still alive. Hope does too. You are not doing this for nothing.

    STEVE: We’re about the take the next step. It will involve Stefano if all goes right.

    KAYLA: You better be careful.

    STEVE: You know I will, sweetness.

     

    The two kiss and embrace.

     

    --

     

    Hope meanwhile makes a phone call.

     

    HOPE: Let this go right.

     

    HOPE: Hello…Greta

     

    --

     

    At BRO:

     

    Eliza is at her desk hanging up a phone.

     

    ELIZA: That one didn’t go so bad. Maybe Grandmas talk helped.

     

    The phone rings again.

     

    ELIZA: Please god, not another busy day.

     

    She answers.

     

    ELIZA: Hello this is the office of Paul Ryan.

     

    The person on the other line has a deep voice.

     

    “I need to set up a meeting with Paul Ryan.”

     

    ELIZA: His schedule tomorrow is almost wide open. What time can you meet him?

     

    “Perfect. The meeting is not for me. It is a meeting for him to meet with a Todd Manning.”

     

    Eliza writes down Todd Manning onto her note pad.

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *DON’T MISS OUT ON GREGS STORY AS WELL AS JUST WHAT TODD MANNING FINDS HIMSELF INVOLVED IN ON UNION CREEK*

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics.

  13. Days22
    Written by: Nick M


     
     

    At the café:

     

    Zack walks in to see Sam and Trinity there sitting together.

     

    ZACK: Are you two still writing for the paper?

    SAM: Nah, we finished our last article already. We are having a celebratory hot cocoa.

    ZACK: Hot cocoa? Woah now! Don’t go too hardcore.

    TRINITY: Hot cocoa is the sh*t.

    ZACK: The summer flew by. Feels like it just started.

    SAM: That is so true.

     

    ZACK: You know I am trying to get the summer to go out with a bang though.

    TRINITY: How so?

    SAM: He wants to have this huge end of the summer bash.

    ZACK: Yes sir! Tonight! And I hope you two will be coming to it.

    TRINITY: A little late on the invite.

    SAM: You have other plans?

    TRINITY: Nah. I just don’t want to go truthfully.

    ZACK: Oh come on don’t be boring!

    TRINITY: I am far from boring. Trust.

     

    SAM: I’ll go if Trinity goes.

    TRINITY: Don’t put all this pressure on me, Sam.

    ZACK: I’ll give puppy dog eyes if I have to.

     

    Zack gives his best go at puppy dog eyes.

     

    TRINITY: Oh please stop. I will go if you stop. You look like you are about to burst into a seizure.

    SAM: Looks like I have a party to get ready for..

     

    --

    Marah arrives at her parents ranch.

     

    Reva is there.

     

    REVA: Hey sweetie.

    MARAH: Mom. I heard what happened! Thank god you are okay.

    REVA: Yeah she really wanted to mow me down.

    MARAH: Dad said that you think it is Lily’s neighbor Blair Manning?

    REVA: I believe so.

    MARAH: That is crazy if true. I hope the cops will handle this.

    REVA: I hope they will as well. I’ve told them that it was her.

     

    MARAH: And your ribs are doing okay?

    REVA: These old bones of mine are sore, but I’ll be fine. I’ve been through much worse.

    MARAH: That you have.

     

    --

     

    Blair meanwhile is arriving home.

     

    BLAIR: I swear life in this town is turning into a hassle.

     

    She closes the door in a huff.

     

    BLAIR: And Todd is always at work. Never here when I need some comfort.

     

    She goes through some mail that is on the table. There is also a file that is on the table.

     

    BLAIR: He even left some of his work here at home. I just hope he helps me take down Reva Beast. I know she is trying to set me up for this alleged hit and run. What a psycho!

     

    Blair walks into a different room in a huff.

     

    Zoom in on the file on the table. On the file, it reads: Reva Shayne

     

    --

    At the Union Creek Chronicle:

     

    Todd and Gary are with Luke and Jack

     

    TODD: I have a special assignment for you two

     

    He points to Luke and Jack.

     

    JACK: My first assignment. I have to say I am excited…but nervous too.

    GARY: Luke here is one of the best we have. He will help you out.

    LUKE: I hope it is something juicy. I am sick of the fluff pieces.

    TODD: I need you both to look into the almost hit and run on Reva Shayne that was in the police blotter. I know my wife had nothing to do with it so I want her off the hook.

     

    JACK: Now I am more nervous.

    LUKE: Why is that?

    JACK: I’ll tell you later.

    GARY: Help our boss man out.

    LUKE: We will try.

    TODD: Good.

     

    Jack and Luke walk off.

     

    TODD: So can we talk about this info I found out about? I want to know exactly what is up!!

    GARY: Then come with me.

    TODD: Come with you where? You know I can’t say I trust you.

    GARY: This isn’t stranger danger. We have to go now. I know more info too. It is all about to come out…

     

    Todd looks on intrigued…

     

     
     

     

    At the Café:

     

    TRINITY: I should go and get ready for this party.

    SAM: You really do look fine the way you are now.

    TRINITY: But still.

    ZACK: This is perfect. I will see you there then.

    SAM: At Jaspers house?

    ZACK: Yup.

    TRINITY: Where is that?

    SAM: I’ll give you a ride there.

    TRINITY: Coo.

     

    Zack gets a call from Jasper

     

    ZACK: Hey man! Are you pumped for this party or what? I know I am.

    JASPER: Of course I am bro. Got the house to myself and everything is set up.

    ZACK: Great. I knew you would come through.

    JASPER: Let’s get this party started!

    ZACK: I’ll be right over!

     

    --

     

    At the Union Creek Chronicle:

     

    Jack and Luke are working together.

     

    LUKE: Why are you nervous about looking into this hit and run?

    JACK: Well you see, this Reva Shayne that was almost hit by the car…I kinda sorta live with her and her husband.

    LUKE: Oh…wow, but that’s great. You have an inside scoop.

    JACK: Yeah, but she is so convinced that Todd’s wife was driving the car. I do not want to cause ruffles with her.

    LUKE: The job of a journalist is never easy in that regard these days.

     

    JACK: She has been so nice to meet.

    LUKE: I understand. You know, this isn’t much of a story they have gave us. They have been giving me these long drawn out stories all summer. I don’t get it.

    JACK: That sucks. I will take the fluff. I need the practice…or re-practice..

    LUKE: I can’t shake the feeling that Gary and Todd are up to something I mean where did they leave to in a hurry?

    JACK: I have no idea.

     

    --

     

    Gary has taken Todd to what seems like an abandoned building of some kind.

     

    TODD: And we came here because why?

    GARY: It is a safe place to meet.

    TODD: Safe place? Are we in danger that I don’t know about? What the hell are you dragging me into?

     

    Pan up to the ceiling of the room.

     

    There is a camera watching them…

     

    TODD: Look I read your info and the ISA is involved in this somehow. They deal with high profile criminals. 

    GARY: I have no idea why they would want this document.

    TODD: I don’t know if I believe that…but you said you found some new info. What is it?

    GARY: It is big.

    TODD: Just spit it out!

    GARY: I believe I have located the document.

     

    TODD: You know where it is? How?

    GARY: My source—

    TODD: --What source?

    GARY: I have good sources and they have found out who may have this document and where the person who has this document lives.

    TODD: Okay who and where?

    GARY: The where is Paradise, New Mexico. The who, is the man in this picture.

     

    Gary hands Todd a picture…

     

    --

     

    Zack is at Jaspers house for the party.

     

    ZACK: How did you get so much booze?

    JASPER: My older cousin came through!

    ZACK: This is epic. I am so excited for the first time all summer.

    JASPER: You needed this didn’t you?

    ZACK: What I need is for this night to play out in my favor.

     

    Zacks happiness fades away

     

    ZACK: And this is not a good start.

     

    His step brother Rourke walks in.

     

    ZACK: What are you doing here?

    ROURKE: It is a party. You know I love parties.

    ZACK: Just don’t be annoying.

    ROURKE: No, no. I leave that to you.

     

    Rourke smirks and walks off.

     

    Zack then sees Cory arriving outside.

     

    ZACK: Who invited these damn people?

     

    Zack takes a deep breath and looks at his watch.

     

    ZACK: It is okay. It will all be right when Anne shows up. I will make it work tonight.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Reva and Marah

     

    MARAH: I hope you will be safe.

    REVA: I can take care of myself, you know that.

    MARAH: Where is dad? And… Jack?

    REVA: Your dad is being a gentlemen and doing some grocery shopping and Jack got a job at the Union Creek Chronicle.

    MARAH: I am not leaving then. I don’t think you should be alone right now.

    REVA: I promise you do not have to worry about me.

     

    MARAH: What if someone is after you, mom?

    REVA: Someone is after me, but I can handle her.

    MARAH: Blair Manning?

    REVA: Yes. She is crazy. I know it was her who did this and I hope the cops are able to prove it.

     

    --

     

    Blair finally sees that the file on the table has Revas name on it.

     

    BLAIR: What do we have here?

     

    Reva opens the file.

     

    BLAIR: Todd dug up some background info on Reva.

     

    Blair smiles

     

    BLAIR: He came through.

     

    She starts to go through the file and is very fascinated…

     

    --

     

    Meanwhile, someone is watching Todd and Gary on camera from the abandoned building…

     

    But turns out the building is not so abandoned. The person is in the room next to the one Todd and Gary are in!

     

    The person walks towards the door and peeks in at the two.

     

    Gary has handed Todd a picture

     

    A picture of Paul Ryan.

     

    TODD: So this is the man with the document?

    GARY: I believe so. His name is Paul Ryan. He is who you need to find?

    TODD: Who I need to find?

    GARY: Yes you need to go to Paradise New Mexico and find him.

    TODD: This all feels too strange. Am I being set up?

    GARY: Nope you are helping the old boss of the chronicle get back what is his.

    TODD: This document?

    GARY: That is a part of it, yes.

     

    TODD: No. I don’t trust you right now. I’m not doing it.

    GARY: Just find that man! Find Paul Ryan.

    TODD: What is in it for me?

    GARY: A nice fat check.

    TODD: Well this can be arranged then…

     

    Suddenly the person from the other room walk inside this room!

     

    The person stands in the shadows of the room.

     

    TODD: Now what is this?!

     

    The person speaks with a deep voice: “Find him. And if you see his mother Barbara…tell her hello for me…”

     

    Todd looks on towards the person in the shadows…

     

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    Credits roll

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics.

     



  14. Days22
    Written by: Nick M


     
    Greg has arrived in Union Creek Colorado after running away from Paradise New Mexico.

     

    He has parked his car near a creek. There are a group of young people sitting near the creek hanging out.

     

    GREG: I don’t know if this place is far enough away from Paradise, but I don’t have enough cash to drive away too far.

     

    He gets out of the car and looks around.

     

    He flashes back

    [Just Paradise #17]

     

    Outside, Greg is about to get in the car with Chavo but hears Ali scream.

     

    He hears Ali say “No! Please!”

     

    Greg turns around and goes to the house.

     

    He looks inside to see Vin about to hit Ali.

     

    He has a flash of his dad and then has a flash of his mom with a black eye.

     

    GREG: Dammit Vin!

     

    Greg rushes inside.

     

    GREG: Don’t!

    VIN: This doesn’t concern you, Greg!

    GREG: Oh yes it does.

     

    Greg goes at Vin and with all his might punches him square in the jaw knocking Vin out cold!!

     

    Vin hits the ground.

     

    Back in the present:

     

    GREG: If Vin finds me that wannabe hardcore gangster will want to kill me. …but where am I going to stay? I guess I can just sleep in my car tonight.

     

    All of a sudden someone taps him on the shoulder from behind.

     

    A stark look of fear flushes Greg’s face…

     
    *CATCH UP ON GREGS STORY IN THE FIRST 20 EPISODES OF JUST PARADISE!*--

     

    Malik is at Danielle’s place.

     

    MALIK: You have a nice place.

    DANI: Thank you.

    MALIK: Thank you for inviting me over.

    DANI: Well you know, just wanted to get to know my coworker better.

    MALIK: We probably should keep getting to know each other. Will make the photo shoots we do together that much better.

    DANI: So true. Want anything to drink?

     

    MALIK: Just a glass of water will be fine.

    DANI: Coming right up.

     

    Danielle pours two glasses of water and then hands one to Malik and sits next to him.

     

    DANI: So go ahead. Tell me all about yourself.

    MALIK: Putting me on the spot I see…

     

    --

     

    Trinity and Sam arrive together at the big teen end of summer bash going on at Zack’s friend Jaspers house.

     

    TRINITY: I don’t like being around this many people.

    SAM: You’re around this many people at school.

    TRINITY: Yeah and they are annoying enough there. Here they will probably be on drugs and alcohol and ten times more annoying.

    SAM: We can always join them with the drugs and alcohol.

    TRINITY: No thank you.

     

    Trinity feels a little relieved when she sees that Camella is also there.

     

    TRINITY:  Thank god for a familiar face.

    CAMELLA: Hey girl!

     

    Camella and Trinity hug.

     

    CAMELLA: You came with Sam?

    SAM: Yes. Yes she did.

     

    Camella gives Sam a bit of a dirty look.

     

    SAM: We are neighbors you know. It is natural to come together.

    CAMELLA: Must be nice. I just have to drag her to these parties it seems.

    TRINITY: Can I drag you all to find somewhere to sit.

     

    The three start to try and get through the large group of people.

     

    Elsewhere at the party:

     

    Mandy and Zack are chatting.

     

    MANDY: I hear you helped throw this party with Jasper?

    ZACK: Yes I did. Not surprised that you found out that bit of information.

    MANDY: I find out everything going on with my peers.

    ZACK: Because you are always yappin!

    MANDY: Yes I know that’s why they call me motor mouth. You really enjoy calling me that don’t you.

    ZACK: It fits so well.

     

    Zack becomes completely distracted as Anne arrives at the party.

     

    MANDY: We should go dance like last time.

     

    Mandy takes notice of him being distracted.

     

    MANDY: Here we go. Earth to Zack.

     

    Mandy rolls her eyes.

     

    Zack turns back to look at Mandy.

     

    ZACK: Sorry. What?

    MANDY: Nothing.

     

    --

     

    Todd and Gary are in the abandoned warehouse.

     

    Suddenly the person from the other room walk inside this room!

     

    The person stands in the shadows of the room.

     

    TODD: Now what is this?!

     

    The person speaks with a deep voice: “Find him. And if you see his mother Barbara…tell her hello for me…”

     

    Todd looks on towards the person in the shadows…

     

    TODD: Who even are you trying to be all mysterious over there?

     

    Out from the shadows walks James Stenbeck!! 

     

    JAMES: That isn’t important.

    TODD: I happen to think it is very important. Gary what games are you playing>

    GARY: This is the old owner of the paper. The one that needs the document.

    TODD: Why is this document so important?

    JAMES: It’s all about the money. It seems likes you of all people can appreciate that.

    TODD: Okay duly noted on that. So this Paul Ryan is involved with your money?

     

    JAMES: You see, Paul and I go way back. Back to his birth you can say. He has somehow found out about my secret stash of money and is now trying to steal it all for himself.

    TODD: Can’t you all, you know, call the freakin’ police?

    JAMES: It is not that simple.

    TODD: I can tell it’s not simple if it involves the ISA and it sure must not be that simple to involve the new owner of the newspaper yours truly.

    JAMES: You are more than just the owner of the newspaper. I know all about you.

     

    TODD: I don’t like this Gary. This may cost you your job!

    JAMES: All I need is for you to find the document that Paul is going to use. So get it done.

    TODD: I do not take demands well, mister wannabe mystery.

    JAMES: Well get used to it!

     

    James glares at Todd.

     

     
     

    A young girl (Dee) is the one that tapped on Greg shoulder.

     

    DEE: I didn’t mean to scare you.

    GREG: You, you didn’t.

    DEE: Oh, well I am Dee by the way.

    GREG: Hi I’m Greg.

    DEE: It seems like my friends ditched me. I went to go pee in the woods and now they are gone.

    GREG: Pee in the woods?

     

    Greg can’t help but laugh

     

    DEE: I know that is probably kind of gross, but—

    GREG: --no I just already like how this place seems way more free than where I am from.

    DEE: Oh well cool, but I was going to ask a favor…if you could give me a ride to a party that is going on.

    GREG: Oh. I don’t know if I can I just want to find a place to stay for the night.

     

    --

     

    Cut to Malik and Danielle

     

    MALIK: I don’t know if there is much to say about me. I was raised by doctors, but now not going to college myself. Aren’t I great?

    DANI: We all must do our own thing. So both of your parents are doctors? Sweet.

    MALIK: Yeah they are. It is not as great as it sounds.

    DANI: I don’t know it sounds pretty great to me.

    MALIK: They’re good doctors and love their jobs…if they still love each other is a whole different question though.

     

    DANI: Oh. Sorry to hear that. Beats my parents. My mom is a lawyer and my dad is a professional d*uchebag.

    MALIK: Ouch

    DANI: It’s true.

    MALIK: Tell me more about yourself.

    DANI: I think all there is to know about me right now is that I so want to do this…

     

    Danielle kisses Malik!

     

    --

     

    At the party:

     

    Zack and Mandy walk up to Rourke

     

    ZACK: Hey I wanted to introduce you two.

     

    Zack looks around to see where Anne went.

     

    ROURKE: Yeah?

    ZACK: Yes, Rourke this is Mandy. Mandy this is my step brother.

    MANDY: Didn’t even know you had one. Guess I don’t know everything.

    ROURKE: I use to go to a different school until now.

    ZACK: Excuse me I have to find…Jasper.

     

    Zack walks off.

     

    MANDY: You know your brother has issues.

    ROURKE: You’re telling me.

     

    Zack is looking around.

     

    ZACK: I have to get to Anne before Cory does.

     

    Zack spots Anne and walks to her.

     

    ZACK: Anne!

    ANNE: Hey Zack.

    ZACK: So glad you could make it to our party!

    ANNE: I love it. This is a big one.

     

    Zack smiles

     

    …Sam meanwhile is at one of the coolers getting a beer.

     

    JASPER: Enjoying the party Sam?

    SAM: Trying to.

    JASPER: I saw who you arrived with.

    SAM: Yeah…and…

    JASPER: I hope you are not with her…you know?

    SAM: No… I don’t know what you mean actually.

    JASPER: Forget it.

     

    Sam gives him a questioning look as Jasper walks off.

     

    …Rourke pulls out bowl of weed that he is smoking.

     

    ROURKE: It’s pretty much done but do you want a hit?

    MANDY: I think that is just what I need.

     

    Mandy smokes some of it and coughs.

     

    Rourke throws the resin into the trash.

     

    MANDY: That all you have?

    ROURKE: I have more, but I think we should hit the dance floor first.

    MANDY: I would love to.

     

    Rourke grabs her hand and they go and dance.

     

    …Sam heads back to where Trinity and Camella are sitting with his beer.

     

    Camella is also drinking a beer.

     

    SAM: Are you sure you don’t want one Trinity?

    TRINITY: Maybe if it was just us three I would drink.

    CAMELLA: You look miserable.

    TRINITY: I am not.

    SAM: You are not having fun at all.

    TRINITY: I think I just need to go outside for some air.

     

    She gets up and heads outside.

     

    Sam gets up and follows her out as Camella shakes her head.

     

    SAM: I don’t think you should be outside here alone.

     

    Trinity smiles

     

    --

    Cut to Todd, Gary and James

     

    JAMES: I am not trying to get bossy with you.

    TODD: Yeah you are.

    JAMES: It just comes natural to me.

    TODD: I get it. Some of us are natural leaders. Others are Gary.

    GARY: I am the best kind of help.

    JAMES: He is good help. Don’t take him for granted at the paper. Now can we focus on Todd going to Paradise and finding Paul?

     

    TODD: And when I find him?

    JAMES: Bring him to me.

    GARY: But don’t let him know why you want him here. Make it seem like something for the paper.

    JAMES: Honestly, I don’t care how you get him here. Just get him here and soon!

    TODD: I am only doing this for my next cut of money.

    JAMES: Gary, write him the damn check.

     

    Todd gives James a fake smile.

     

    TODD: Thank you.

     

    --

     

    “Lean on” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake starts to play

     

     
     

    [:01] At the party, Mandy and Rourke have hit it off as they are dancing it up together. Rourke is clearly high but Mandy is enjoying his sway as she is up on him.

     

    [:11] Zack is with Anne.

     

    ZACK: I am just happy you made it. You know last time we were at that party together, I had so much fun dancing with you.

    ANNE: It was a good time.

    ZACK: I know you just got here, but now is the time to go have some fun again.

    ANNE: That is why I am here, to have fun. Let’s go.

     

    Zack and Anne make their way out to dance.

     

    Right next to Rourke and Mandy which Mandy does not seem too pleased about and throws her out of her groove with Rourke.

     

    Cory meanwhile is looking around.

     

    CORY: Anne should be here by now…

     

    [:40] Cut to Dani and Malik kissing at Danielle’s place

     

    MALIK: Wow! That was some unexpected greatness.

    DANI: I know you wanted it too. I just beat you to it.

    MALIK: I’m not complaining about that.

    DANI: Should we be doing this as co workers though?

    MALIK: I don’t see why not.

     

    Malik kisses her.

     

    The two fall back onto the couch and start to make out intensely.

     

    [:59] Cut to Greg and Dee

     

    DEE: Please give me a ride to this party.

    GREG: You look my age! What kind of party is this?

    DEE: This big blow out end of summer party. You should come too. You may like it and make some friends in a new town.

    GREG: I would like to do that. I also need to find a place to stay though.

    DEE: I am sure I can help find you a place to crash after. So what do you say?

    GREG: Sure why not.

    DEE: awesome this will be a fun party I promise!

     

    Greg doesn’t seem too convinced but they get into the car and Greg drives off…

     

    [1:30] Outside of the party…

     

    Sam is with Trinity

     

    TRINITY: I don’t mean to be a killjoy. I really don’t.

    SAM: Don’t worry about it. I know this isn’t your kind of thing.

    TRINITY: It is not.

    SAM: Besides, it is nice out here.

    TRINITY: It is and the sky is beautiful tonight with a nice summer breeze.

    SAM: True. Not the only thing that is beautiful though.

     

    Trinity is taken off guard by that comment.

     

    SAM: Sorry that just kind of came out.

    TRINITY: Don’t apologize. Thanks for the compliment…

     

    Both are smiling and looking into the others eyes.

     

    Sam and Trinity start to lean in for a kiss…

     

    [1:57] Back inside the party to all the teens drinking and dancing.

     

    Rourke and Mandy are still dancing and so are Zack and Anne.

     

    Zack leans in on Anne’s ear

     

    ZACK: We have some great dancing chemistry if I do say so myself.

    ANNE: We do. I agree.

     

    Anne starts to grind on Zack.

     

    Meanwhile Cory has made his way closer to the two.

     

    Cory sees Anne and Zack dancing together and does not look happy.

     

    [2:20] Cut to Todd arriving home.

     

    He looks a bit stressed out. Blair greets him with a hug.

     

    BLAIR: Everything alright?

    TODD: Yeah I am fine.

    BLAIR: Are you sure? I can tell something is wrong.

    TODD: It’s fine. Just work stuff.

     

    Todd makes his way to their room.

     

    He takes out the picture of Paul Ryan and looks at it.

     

    TODD: Looks like you are the prey man. Time to find you…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    Credits roll

     

    *DON’T MISS SEEING GREGS STORY UP TO THIS POINT AND SEE WHAT PAUL RYAN IS REALLY UP TO ON JUST PARADISE!*

     

    *This show tapes many years in advance much like NBCs days of our lives so that is how the late great Anthony Herrera can grace us with his presence.

     

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics

     

  15. Days22
    Written by: Nick M

     

    Camella is With Trinity at the Davis household.

     

    CAMELLA: So that article you wrote is on point, Trinity.

    TRINITY: Happy that you dig it.

    CAMELLA: It was real. Proud of you getting’ real with America.

    TRINITY: I just hope it makes people think.

    CAMELLA: It sadly won’t make too many white people think. They will try and block it out.

     

    TRINITY: You think it’s that cynical?

    CAMELLA: Fo sho. These cops are not stoppin’.

    TRINITY: Sure doesn’t seem like.

    CAMELLA: They aren’t. There was just another shooting of an unarmed black teen down in Texas.

    TRINITY: Sickening.

    CAMELLA: Almost like a race war. The more things change the more they stay the same for us.

    TRINITY: Have any positive news?

     

    CAMELLA: Well, there is a party going on that we should go to.

    TRINITY: I don’t know if I feel like partying.

    CAMELLA: Oh come on it will be fun. We can get our drink on.

    TRINITY: Fine because I know you will bug me until we go!

     

    Meanwhile, Downstairs:

     

    Eartha has arrived home.

     

    Malik and Morris are sitting down having some beers.

     

    MALIK: Hi mom.

    EARTHA: Hey guys…that is not a beer is it…

    MORRIS: It’s not going to hurt him.

    EARTHA: He is underage.

    MALIK: Please do not start a fight about this.

     

    Eartha gives Morris a dirty look.

     

    Morris uses the moment to take a swig of his beer.

     

    MALIK: I will be twenty one very soon.

    EARTHA: I won’t be the Debbie downer.

    MALIK: Thank you.

     

    Eartha hastily walks upstairs.

     

    She has a flashback:

     

    Young Eartha is with Young Morris .

     

    He is having a beer while she drinks a bottle of water.

     

    YOUNG EARTHA: Must be nice to be the older man on campus getting to drink whatever you want?

    YOUNG MORRIS: You wouldn’t even like this beer.

    YOUNG EARTHA: True, but it’s about the freedom.

    YOUNG MORRIS: Well, you are almost my age. Almost legal.

    YOUNG EARTHA: Then we can party together!

    YOUNG MORRIS: If that’s what you want.

    YOUNG EARTHA: It is.

     

    They kiss.

     

    YOUNG EARTHA: Loosen up. Why are you stiff?

    YOUNG MORRIS: The beer should loosen me up soon.

    YOUNG EARTHA: You should be chill with me already. If this is about our relationship, I told you we are official.

    YOUNG MORRIS: I know. It’s all good. Don’t worry.

     

    He kisses her again.

     

    YOUNG EARTHA: I’m not worried.

     

    Eartha comes back down to the present.

     

    --

     

    Reva and Josh get home.

     

    Reva is still in pain and walking sorely.

     

    REVA: It’s the sh*ts getting old, Joshua. I am so sore already. Tomorrow I probably won’t even be able to move.

    JOSH: I will do whatever I can to help

     

    Jack walks in.

     

    He sees that Reva is in pain.

     

    JACK: Hello…something wrong?

    REVA: I am in pain and the pills have not kicked in yet.

    JACK: What happened?

    JOSH: Someone tried to kill her.

    JACK: What?!

    REVA: A car sped right at me earlier today.

    JACK: That’s crazy.

    JOSH: Would you happen to know who would do something like that?

    JACK: Wait…you don’t think this had something to do with me do you?

     

    Josh stares down Jack…

     

    --

     

    Elijah has arrived at the Manning house.

     

    Blair opens up.

     

    BLAIR: Hi officer, I hope this has something to do with the charges I tried to press against Reva Shayne?

    ELIJAH: This does have something to do with Reva but not about charges against her.

    BLAIR: What is she up to now? You know she attacked me at the store today!

    ELIJAH: Oh yeah?

    BLAIR: Yes. She is too much.

    ELIJAH: You wouldn’t have happened to try and get revenge did you?

    BLAIR: Just what are you getting at Officer Smith?

    ELIJAH: Someone tried to run over Reva with a car.

     

     
     


     
    Camella and Trinity arrive at the party.

     

    TRINITY: I am not going to like this.

    CAMELLA: Please stop complaining.

    TRINITY: I don’t like being around a lot of people. Let alone drunk people just stumbling around and being obnoxious.

    CAMELLA: You are being over dramatic. This is one of the cool parties. I know the people.

     

    They walk near some coolers.

     

    CAMELLA: Grab a beer.

    TRINITY: No thanks.

    CAMELLA: Well grab me one then, please.

     

    Trinity gets one for her.

     

    Zacks teenage step brother Rourke is also there.

     

    He sees Camella.

     

    ROURKE: Hey you, long time no see.

    CAMELLA: Rourke, how is life on the north side?

    ROURKE: The same as ever.

    TRINITY: How do you two know each other?

    ROURKE: She use to come to my school. Funny thing is I may be going to your guys school this year.

    CAMELLA: That will be trouble.

     

    TRINITY: What is that smell?

    ROURKE: Not me, I hope.

    CAMELLA: I think it is you. Sure smells like weed. Don’t tell me you brought some here!

    ROURKE: Of course I did!

     

    --

     

    Eartha goes back in time again in her memory:

     

    Young Eartha is now with Young Elijah .

     

    YOUNG ELIJAH: I am so happy you are back in town for a while this summer.

    YOUNG EARTHA: Really just two weeks before I have to head back.

    YOUNG ELIJAH: Any time with you will be amazing. It’s been a long year without you.

    YOUNG EARTHA: I’m sorry to say, but we won’t be spending much time together this summer.

    YOUNG ELIJAH: What do you mean? I’ve waited so long.

     

    YOUNG EARTHA: I don’t know how to tell you this.

    YOUNG ELIJAH: Tell me what?

    YOUNG EARTHA: Elijah, you know I love you but I cannot do this to you.

    YOUNG ELIJAH: Do what? Spit it out!

     

    She turns away from him nervously.

     

    YOUNG EARTHA: I have to break up with you.

    YOUNG ELIJAH: What the hell are you talking about?

     

    He yanks her back around.

     

    YOUNG ELIJAH: Oh my god my worst fear came true didn’t it! You met someone else?

     

    Young Eartha starts to tear up and shakes her head yes…

     

    Back in the present:

     

    Eartha deep sighs…

     

    --

     

    At the Lewis Ranch:

     

    REVA: This didn’t have anything to do with Jack. I know who was driving that car.

    JOSH: I am just saying that Jack thinks he is being looked for and someone may have found him here.

    JACK: I hope not.

    REVA: Why would they come after me?

    JOSH: For helping him.

    JACK: I knew I shouldn’t have moved in here!



    REVA: No, dammit. Stop this. This wasn’t about Jack. I told you and Elijah who did this.

    JOSH: But how could you be sure. You only saw the hair.

    REVA: I saw enough of the hair to know who tried to hit me.

    JACK: Well what’s with the suspense? Tell me who it was?

    REVA: It was that b*tch, Blair Manning!

     

    --

     

    Elijah is with Blair.

     

    BLAIR: This is ridiculous!

    ELIJAH: I am sorry you feel that way, but her memory of the driver and the description seems to fit you.

    BLAIR: She could just be saying that. Are you sure she was even almost hit? She seems like the type that could be making that up.

    ELIJAH: She has been medically examined and is actually hurt.

    BLAIR: Well I would like to get a lawyer if you are really accusing me of this.

     

    ELIJAH: Do you have an alibi? Where were you between 4 and 5?

    BLAIR: I want to call my lawyer.

    ELIJAH: I am just asking some questions. If you want to go down to the station that can be arranged.

    BLAIR: No, no okay. I was visiting my husband at work.

    ELIJAH: And he can verify that?

    BLAIR: I’m sure he can.

     

    Blair looks on worried…

     

    --

     

    At the party:

     

    CAMELLA: Why did you have to bring weed?

    TRINITY: The smell is awful!

    CAMELLA: I hate it.

    ROURKE: Don’t be a couple of haters.

    CAMELLA: I’m not hating. Just sayin.

    ROUKE: I came here to chill out.

     

    TRINITY: Who comes to a PARTY to chill out?

    ROURKE: Me, bro.

    TRINITY: Bro? Who is this guy?

    CAMELLA: He’s an oddball.

    TRINITY: Tell me about it.

    CAMELLA: Let’s go drink.

    TRINITY: I mostly just want to go home.

     

    --

     

    Malik walks into his mothers room, Interrupting her memories.

     

    MALIK: Mom…

    EARTHA: Something wrong Malik?

    MALIK: Just wondering if you want to join me and dad for some pizza and wings?

    EARTHA: Um, I’ll take you up on that offer, actually.

    MALIK: Great.

     

    They go downstairs

     

    Eartha sits next to Morris.

     

    Morris smiles…

     

    --

     

    At the ranch:

     

    JACK: Todd’s wife did this?

    REVA: It had to be her.

    JACK: This is going to make my new job awkward.

    JOSH: You got hired at the newspaper?

    JACK: I did!

    REVA: Congratulations. I just hope Todd is not as bad as his wife.

    JOSH: I am happy to hear you got a job though.

     

    JACK: Maybe I’ll be out of your hair in no time.

    REVA: No hurry.

    JACK: If it really was Blair tho, I hope she is taken down.

    REVA: I hope she is being arrested as we speak.

     

    --

     

    Todd arrives home to see Elijah with Blair.

     

    TODD: Blair why is a police officer here?

    BLAIR: He thinks I did something absurd.

    TODD: What do you think she did?

    ELIJAH: She has been identified in a possible attempted murder?

     

    Todd chuckles.

     

    TODD: You can go. (he points to the door)

    ELIJAH: This is no laughing matter. Reva Shayne could have been killed.

    TODD: Reva?

    ELIJAH: …and I won’t be going until I know if your wife was with you at your job between 4 and 5 PM.

    TODD: She did come over for a visit.

    ELIJAH: I hope your cameras there will prove that it was between the time period in question.

    TODD: I’m sure they will.

     

    ELIJAH: If evidence is found you will have to come to the station, Blair.

    BLAIR: And this time my lawyer will be with me. Call Tea, Todd! Call her now.

     

    Elijah exits.

     

    BLAIR: Well are you going to call her?

    TODD: Wait Blair, when you came by my office you wanted me to look up info on Reva Shayne Lewis. Why is that?

    BLAIR: Certainly not because of this!

     

    She looks on…

     

    FADE TO BLACK

     

    *I do not own any non original character nor any

     

     

     

     

  16. Days22

    Just Paradise #1

    By Days22,

    Terrance Smith is shown driving down The highway

    *SEE TERRANCE FIRST APPEARANCE IN “UNION CREEK #1”

    He is jamming out to some hip hop.

    He sees a road sign: Paradise, New Mexico 40 miles.

    TERRANCE: I hope this place really is....

    --
    Paradise, New Mexico


    Cut to Billy Abbott .

    He is parked outside of the Paradise Casino.

    BILLY: …Paradise. This place really is.

    He seems lost in thought....

    BILLY: Do I really want to do this though. Go right at my vices in a casino. Gambling and drinking.

    He gets out of the car.

    BILLY: I do. I think I finally have my vices under control…

    He enters the casino.

    BILLY: And Why not just take a gamble on my first night in town.

    --

    RYAN HOUSEHOLD

    Paul Ryan and
    Emily Ryan are in the middle of an argument.

    EMILY: You frustrate me so much!
    PAUL: I try not to. I think you are just constantly frustrated.
    EMILY: No. You do this to me.

    Their teenage daughter Eliza enters the room.

    ELIZA: You two are arguing again? Surprise! Not.
    PAUL: I’m trying not to but your step mother loves to.

    Eliza walks to her bedroom.
    ELIZA: I Really need to move into a dorm and get away from here.
    She puts in some headphones.

    EMILY: We have been having money issues for how long now?! Feels like years. And what is the first thing you do when you FINALLY are able to get a loan? No not put it in savings so we can get back on our feet. It is to spend it all!
    PAUL: I am not just spending it. I am investing it.
    EMILY: Investing in your mother and not your family!
    PAUL: I am going to get Barbaras company up and running again. I will work for BRO to make the money back. You have to spend money to make money.

    Emily shoots Paul daggers.

    --
    Lucas Roberts is at his expanded office of Mad World. His secretary beeps him that he has visitors from Salem.

    LUCAS: Send them in.

    In walks Steve and Kayla Johnson


    LUCAS: Wow this is unexpected.
    KAYLA: Hi Lucas
    LUCAS: Someone from back home! You two are a sight for sore eyes!

    Lucas looks at Steve...

    LUCAS: Um..no offence.
    STEVE: No offense taken dude. (chuckles)
    LUCAS: What brings you guys to me?
    STEVE: We’re moving to town.
    LUCAS: Really?
    KAYLA: Yes. I got a transfer here for some good money.

    Steve looks on oddly after she says that…

    LUCAS: Well welcome to Paradise!



    HUBBARD HOUSEHOLD

    Angie and Jesse Hubbard

    are making out on the couch.

    ANGIE: Shouldn’t you eat something on your lunch break
    JESSE: Your lips are all I want to taste.
    ANGIE: Jesse Hubbard…go on!

    They make out some more.

    ANGIE: I think maybe we should have a quick lunch (smiles)
    JESSE: I hear the bedroom calling…

    As they are about to get up the door opens up and Jesses daughter Natalia walks in.

    She is in cop uniform.

    JESSE: You don’t knock do you?
    NATALIA: Sorry…I’m interrupting something aren’t I?
    ANGIE: Just lunch
    JESSE: What are you doing off anyway?
    NATALIA: If you can have a donut break dad, so can I.
    ANGIE: I guess she has a point there.

    --

    Paul and Emily are still arguing in their frustration.

    EMILY: How did you even manage to finally get a loan?
    PAUL: I found out that if you bother the bank enough they will give in.
    EMILY: Right
    PAUL: You know I have a way of getting things done.
    EMILY: Not lately.
    PAUL: Have a little faith in me please!

    --

    AT MAD WORLD:

    KAYLA: How is business ?
    LUCAS: So great. I moved Mad world headquarters here for a quicker and cheaper production. It has been the best move. Profit, profit, profit.
    KAYLA: That is tremendous to hear.
    LUCAS: I think you two will like it here.
    STEVE: I hope so, dude.

    KAYLA: Well I need to go off to the hospital and take my initial tour. Just wanted to come and see a familiar face.
    LUCAS: Thanks for stopping by
    KAYLA: You and Steve can talk about the latest in cosmetic products. Its his favorite subject.
    STEVE: Real funny sweetness.

    Steve and Kayla kiss before she heads off.

    LUCAS: So patch, I can get off and we can go have a beer if you like? Well you can have a beer. Ill have a soda and lunch.
    STEVE: I’m going to take a rain-check for now. I actually have to head off too. Some other time though for sure.

    Steve exits…

    --
    Natalia and Jesse arrive back at the police station.

    NATALIA: I’m sorry if I interrupted you and Angie.
    JESSE: All good. Nothing that wont happen later...

    They walk in and are immediately debriefed on a gang shoot out that is going on!

    JESSE: Looks like we have to head back out!

    --

    Kayla gets to her first day at the hospital and meets chief of staff Angie Hubbard.

    ANGIE: Great to see you Kayla.
    KAYLA: Pleasure to see you again. I hear so much about you.
    ANGIE: Good things I hope?
    KAYLA: Nothing but it.
    ANGIE: Well let me show you around.

    --

    Back at the Paradise Casino

    Billy Abbott is doing good on the slot machines.

    BILLY: Glad I’m sticking to the slots it paid off. I think this deserves a celebratory drink…Just one.

    He heads over to the bar.
    BARTENDER: What can I get you?
    BILLY: I….I better be good. I’ll just have a root beer.

    He looks at the ticket he won from the slots.
    BILLY: 75 bucks. Not bad at all.

    He then hears someone say his name. “Billy Abbott?!”

    Its is Brittany Hodges!


    BILLY: Woah Britt…long time no see!

    --

    Terrance Smith has made his way into town. He is parked at some warehouse.

    Another car pulls up. Its is Steve Johnson.

    STEVE: Come with me.
    TERRANCE: Yes, sir.

    The two go inside the warehouse and shake hands.

    TERRANCE: Nice to meet you Agent Johnson.
    STEVE: I am so glad you are finally here Agent Smith. I hear you are the best up and comer in your field.
    TERRANCE: I am but I would love to be briefed on what is going on.

    STEVE: Well Its like this. My wife thinks we are in town because she got this good job at the hospital but the ISA worked that because I needed to be here. We are all here to find her brother, another Agent for the ISA. This is Operation find Bo Brady.
    TERRANCE: What is the latest?
    STEVE: Paradise New Mexico was the last place Bo Brady was seen alive and he has not been heard from in months. We need to find my old Pal, Bo…before it is too late.

    FADE TO BLACK

    Credits roll

    *I don't own any none original characters nor any pictures*
  17. Days22
    Written by: Nick M.
     
    Danielle and Malik walk out of Chic Spirit Designs together.
     
    DANI: Yet another short day for us models.
    MALIK: I think they are still getting things all figured out at this new company.
    DANI: Yeah I guess so.
    MALIK: It’s been easy for us at least.
    DANI: That’s one way to look at it.
    MALIK: Yeah. I mean we are on salary so we have it made.
    DANI: We lucked out somehow for being two rookies to this game.
    MALIK: Its our fresh attractive faces.
     
    Danielle giggles.
     
    MALIK: Hey we should go get some coffee somewhere. Chat more about our new adventure as models.
    DANI: Sounds good. I would love to.
     
    Malik flashes her a bright smiles.
     
    --
     
    Meanwhile at the park:
     
    Ben and Luke have met up.
     
    BEN: Thanks for coming to see me.
    LUKE: It’s almost like you love to keep me away from actually working.
    BEN: The middle of the day just seems like the best time to see you, I guess.
    LUKE: I’m not complaining for the record.
    BEN: I hope not. You know as good as I do that the other day was smokin' hot.
    LUKE: Oh yeah. I loved every minute of it.
    BEN: I’m glad you gave in so that we could feel that pleasure. I just hope it is going to happen again soon.
    LUKE: I hope it happens again soon, too. However…
    BEN: However what? Something wrong?
    LUKE: I just have a question…
     
    Ben looks caught off guard..
     
    --
     
    Reva is at the supermarket.
     
    She heads towards the meat department.
     
    As she gets closer Blair is also there and the two get into each other’s way.
     
    BLAIR: Please god, no. Not today.
     
    Both women quickly get tense as they see each other.
     
    REVA: Just move so this ends fast.
    BLAIR: No. You can be the one that moves.
    REVA: Let’s not be children about this.
    BLAIR: Don’t get all holier than thou after you threw coffee on me.
    REVA: Total accident and you know it.
    BLAIR: Whatever Reva beast.
    REVA: Excuse me what did you say?
     
    BLAIR: Oh, nothing.
    REVA: You sure did. You are just ridiculous for some reason. Sometimes I think you are being followed around by cameras like you are on some cheap reality show probably called the Blair B*tch project.
     
    Blair looks around as people in the store are starting to give them both looks.
     
    BLAIR: Leave it to your hick a** to cause a scene.
    REVA: Who are you calling a hick? Have you heard your own accent, country bumpkin? I don’t want to cause a major scene though so I will be the bigger woman and walk away.
    BLAIR: Bigger woman? Yeah, you have no competition there.
     
    Reva starts to go around Blair.
     
    BLAIR: I gotta go find me a butterball…no offense. (smirks)
    REVA: That’s it.
     
    Reva turns back around and glares at Blair…
     
    --
     
    Todd is in his office working at his computer.
     
    TODD: Gary needs to find me more info on this absurd search for a mystery document.
     
    There is a knock at his office.
     
    It is Sam.
     
    TODD: Hey there Sam.
    SAM: Hi Todd.
    TODD: Something up?
    SAM: I just wanted to know how you liked mine and Trinity’s articles.
    TODD: I really liked your article on the Broncos. It will be in tomorrows edition.
    SAM: What about Trinity’s piece? It blew mine away.
    TODD: Yeah…It was…interesting.
     
    SAM: Something wrong with it?
    TODD: Well she wrote about a big issue. Race is a gigantic issue right now…
    SAM: Yeah she did it on a touchy issue, but she did a powerful job which will makes a person think.
    TODD: Yeah, but she is just a teenager I don’t know if readers want to hear some girl preaching to them.
    SAM: She wasn’t preaching. I was there, she was speaking from the heart.
    TODD: She did well, but I don’t know if it is for this paper.
    SAM: Are you saying you are not going to publish it?
    TODD: I don’t know if I want the controversy…
     
    Sam is very disappointed to be hearing this…
     
     
    Malik and Danielle are sipping on their coffees together.
     
    DANI: So tell me about this first photo shoot you get to do.
    MALIK: Sadly I do not know all the details yet.
    DANI: You are so lucky that you get to go first.
    MALIK: It is a lot of pressure. The first campaign for the company.
    DANI: Yeah, that is true.
    MALIK: Are you saying you want all that pressure?
     
    DANI: No not at all!
    MALIK: Ha! Didn’t think so.
    DANI: I am sure it will be fun though. And I wish you luck!
     
    They clink their coffee cups together.
     
    --
     
    At the Park:
     
    BEN: What did you want to ask me, Luke?
    LUKE: This may be a stupid question.
    BEN: No such thing.
    LUKE: I just want to know if…if we are together?
    BEN: You mean are we a couple?
    LUKE: Yeah…I mean friends with benefits is cool and all, but I’d like to try and make this serious.
    BEN: Look Luke, of course we are a couple!
     
    Luke takes a sigh of relief.
     
    LUKE: Happy to hear it and make this official.
    BEN: Did you not think I wanted a relationship?
    LUKE: You have been very straight forward in wanting sex, but not so much about a relationship.
    BEN: Sorry I am just a bit of a sleaze. (chuckles)
     
    Cut to Gary who is also at the park.
     
    As he is walking through the park he sees Luke and Ben together in the distance. This stops Gary in his tracks…
     
    --
     
    At the Union Creek Chronicle:
     
    SAM: Todd you have to put that article of Trinity’s in the paper!
    TODD: Sorry Sam but I do not have to do anything. This is my paper!
    SAM: Don’t you want a hot article for this paper.
    TODD: We have plenty of hot articles.
    SAM: I’m honestly surprised that Todd Manning of all people is afraid of a little bit of controversy.
    TODD: Are you trying to call me soft?
    SAM: I’m just saying, this isn’t the step dad I know.
     
    TODD: What are you getting out of this job thingy with Trinity?
    SAM: A cool summer job.
    TODD: I think you like her.
    SAM: She is really cool.
    TODD: If I compare your two personalities from your two articles she would probably eat you alive….Sam if I put her article in tomorrow’s edition will you leave and let me work?
    SAM: Yes. Yes I will!
    TODD: Then I will put it in.
    SAM: Thank you! You won’t regret it!
     
    Sam exits.
     
    Todd turns back to his computer.
     
    There is another knock at the door.
     
    TODD: I need a god damn personal secretary…. Come in!
     
    It is Jack…
     
    JACK: Hello again.
    TODD: Jack Doe…hey…
    JACK: I came by to see if you have considered hiring me for a job…
     
    --
     
    At the supermarket:
     
    Reva gets in Blairs face!
     
    REVA: I really want you to stop with your pathetic little put downs, Blair.
    BLAIR: My, my, I hope you don’t have anything to throw on me.
    REVA: I just want to finish shopping, but you just had to go and piss me off!
     
    Blair chuckles and gives Reva a little shove.
     
    REVA: Don’t you touch me
    BLAIR: Then get out of my face with your Kentucky fried chicken breath!
    REVA: You must just be smelling the bullsh*t coming out of your own mouth.
     
    Reva grabs Blair by the shirt.
     
    REVA: We need to stop doing this.
    BLAIR: Then stay the hell away from me!
     
    Blair gives Reva another shove!
     
    Reva shoves Blair back but hangs onto her necklaces and yanks it breaking it off!
     
    BLAIR: Do you know how much that costs?!
    REVA: I don’t care. I’m sure you will just try and press charge...and fail, again.
     
    Reva walks off and Blair is livid!
     
    --
     
    At the café:
     
    DANI: Fate is strange you know.
    MALIK: How so?
    DANI: Well I was just thinking about how the day of the modeling competition it was you and I who ran into each other and had to hype each other up to even do it. Thank you by the way.
    MALIK: We must have been good help for each other.
    DANI: Yup because we were the two winners.
    MALIK: Well I thank fate then.
    DANI: And I never thought I would even like this job, but it is going to be fun.
    MALIK: Oh yeah. We’re going to have fun together!
     
    --
     
    At the park:
     
    BEN: Don’t let me keep you any longer.
    LUKE: I am really not in a hurry to get to work.
    BEN: I really shouldn’t be keeping you from working too long though. You have to keep your job.
    LUKE: I know, I know. I just love hanging out with you.
    BEN: I do too. Before you head back though…
     
    Ben kisses him.
     
    Their lip locking goes on for a bit.
     
    In the background, Gary is watching them.
     
    He smirks as he watches them kissing..
     
    -
     
    Sam meets up with Zack.
     
    Sam high fives Zack.
     
    ZACK: What was that for?
    SAM: Just felt like it.
     
    Sam can’t keep himself from smiling.
     
    ZACK: What has you so happy go lucky? Did you get some or what?
    SAM: No it is my summer job with Trinity. It has started off awesome! She wrote this deep and powerful article and my dad found it controversial but he is still going to print it.
    ZACK: That is pretty damn cool.
    SAM: Yeah, she’s amazing.
    ZACK: Glad one of us is happy.
    SAM: Why are you so down?
    ZACK: My summer thing is sucking so far.
     
    SAM: You are the one who chose to go to school all summer and help tutor.
    ZACK: It is not that. It is having to see Anne and Cory sit by each other every time.
    SAM: Ouch.
    ZACK: Frustrating!
     
    --
     
    At The Union Creek Chronicle:
     
    TODD: Do you really want a job here Jack?
    JACK: I need a job and I use to be in the press so yes.
    TODD: Then you are hired!
    JACK: Just like that?
    TODD: Yup.
    JACK: That was easy and here I though you would want to do a background check on me, and well, that would be difficult for me to pass!
    TODD: I normally do background checks but I have a feeling yours would turn up as empty as they come.
    JACK: Thank you so much. I appreciate this. I cannot wait to start!
    TODD: I need to get to work right now though.
    JACK: I’m sure you do. I look forward to working here and will now leave you alone…boss.
     
    Jack exits and walks off elated to have a job.
     
    TODD: The one time I am trying to actually work on this investigation for Gary and I can’t get any time to myself.
     
    He looks at the clock.
     
    TODD: What the hell I already got the check from him anyway! Lunch time!
     
    --
     
    Reva is now home.
     
    The mysterious car is parked a little away from the ranch again.
     
    The person inside is watching Reva as she is taking groceries in.
     
    Reva comes back to her car and closes the car door.
     
    REVA: Wonder if we got any mail.
     
    She goes to check her mail box.
     
    All of a sudden the mysterious person in the car starts it up and goes speeding right towards Reva!!!
     
    FADE TO BLACK
     
    Credits roll
     
    *I do not own any non original character nor any pics.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  18. Days22
    Holden and Lily are together at a bar.

    Holden takes a swig of beer while Lily messes with the straw to her drink.

    HOLDEN: Is your drink okay?
    LILY: Yeah it is good.
    HOLDEN: Then what is wrong? Hard first day of work?
    LILY: It wasn’t bad, actually. Stressful, of course, but I think it was a success for Marah and I.
    HOLDEN: Do you know how soon production will be?
    LILY: Probably in a couple of weeks.
    HOLDEN: That long?
    LILY: Going to take some time at the start.

    Lily takes a sip of her drinks.

    LILY: So tell me about that government offer? Did you go to the interview?
    HOLDEN: I did and it went good, but it was a surprise.
    LILY: What is it all about?
    HOLDEN: They want me to help come up with and manage funds for the city. The surprising part is, the mayor handpicked me.
    LILY: I didn’t know that you knew the mayor.
    HOLDEN: That’s the thing, I don’t know him.

    Blair plops down at the bar next to them.

    BLAIR: Well if it isn’t my neighbors.

    She smiles at Holden and Lily

    --

    Sam and Trinity are together at Sam’s house.

    They are working on their laptops on their first articles for the newspaper.

    TRINITY: How is yours coming?
    SAM: I am practically done!
    TRINITY: You did something on sports?
    SAM: Yeah, I figured I live in Colorado now, why not do something blasting the Denver Broncos?
    TRINITY: That’s cool...
    SAM: It is about how their star is falling and time may have ran out for a run. I guess it is a bit of a fluff piece, but it’s fun. We should read them to each other.
    TRINITY: I don’t think you want to hear mine.
    SAM: of course I do. Go ahead.

    She looks down at her computer. She seems uneasy.

    --

    Jack is eating dinner with Reva and
    Josh

    JACK: You do not have to keep preparing me food like this.
    JOSH: We both like to cook.
    REVA: Speak for yourself!
    JOSH: Okay. I like to cook.
    JACK: I’m here just taking up space and taking up your food. Not feeling good for anything right now.
    REVA: It is alright, really.
    JOSH: As long as you think…or at least lie that the food is good, we are happy to cook for you.
    JACK: It is really good.
    JOSH: I hope that wasn’t a lie.
    JACK: Not a lie. It really is.

    --

    Morris and Eartha are at the hospital.
    EARTHA: You okay today? I hope you didn’t come here hungover.
    MORRIS: I am fine Eartha. Don’t I hear you yap enough at home?
    EARTHA: No you are the one who yaps and yaps.
    MORRIS: I have no patients right now. I’ll be eating if you need me.

    He walks to the cafeteria and sits down.

    He sighs and then has a flashback:

    A young Morris is in med school.

    He is walking through the halls and runs into a young Eartha.

    YOUNG MORRIS: Sorry. I didn’t mean to get in your way.
    YOUNG EARTHA: You are not. I am just lost.
    YOUNG MORRIS: I could be your guide.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Be still my heart! Someone actually not in a hurry around here to help?
    YOUNG MORRIS: I can’t still your heart as I am not trying to be a heart surgeon (chuckles) But I will help you with whatever you need.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Well thank you so much.
    YOUNG MORRIS: This way.

    He points towards a hallway and she starts walking ahead of him.

    Young Morris surely likes what he sees in front of him.

    BACK IN THE PRESENT:

    MORRIS: I wonder if we should have even ever met…

    He looks on lost in thought

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTGQmywSIgk&feature=youtu.be

    At the bar:

    BLAIR: Sorry didn’t mean to interrupt your conversation with each other.
    HOLDEN: It is okay.
    LILY: I would like to know how and why the mayor handpicked you…
    HOLDEN: I would too. I guess I will have to ask him when I meet him.
    LILY: That is strange Holden. This whole job offer is just weird…
    HOLDEN: I don’t want to worry about it right now.

    Lily looks at Blair.

    LILY: Sorry, you don’t have to go quiet.
    BLAIR: I should probably introduce myself. We have been neighbors for awhile now. I am Blair Manning.
    LILY: Nice to meet you. We are the Snyders.
    HOLDEN: Holden and Lily.
    BLAIR: I would like to apologize on behalf of my family when we first moved in. I know we made a scene and the wrong first impression.
    LILY: I would say we didn’t notice, but I would be lying.
    BLAIR: Let me buy you both a drink and make a better impression!

    --

    Cut to Sam and Trinity

    SAM: There I read my article. Your turn…
    TRINITY: Are you sure you want to hear it?
    SAM: Yes, why wouldn’t I?
    TRINITY: I don’t want it to be awkward…The title is “Do you want your country like you want your coffee?”
    SAM: I don’t get it…
    TRINITY: Fine, I’ll read it to you since many will read it when your dad publishes it.

    She takes a deep breath.

    TRINITY: (Reading)
    The United States of America. If the states are so united then why aren’t the people? I do not speak of politics. I speak of people as people. This country loves a variety. They want it all. Why not just respect and enjoy a variety of people?

    Everyone wants a new flavor of ice cream. Even more so they want a new kind of Frappuccino. Sometimes I wonder if the white people in this country want the country like they want their coffee. Anything but black.

    As a young black American girl, it is scary seeing what goes on. Even in 2015, citizens and even cops still seem to treat us like second class citizens. Crimes that white citizens would get a slap on the wrist for, we seem to get the penalty of getting killed by police. More times than not it is a black man that this happens to. However, just this past week a black woman, Sandra Bland, died after being in a routine traffic stop.

    That is right, A black woman had to die in jail for a traffic stop. It was ruled a suicide, but why would a woman who just moved to a new place for a new job and about to get out on bond hang herself with a trash bag? Video showed that she did not get physical with the officers, like police stated. They had slammed her head hard into the ground for nothing. Was it really a suicide?

    Feel that doubt inside of you right now as you read that question? That is the scary part. That is the doubt and fear we young black Americans have to grow up with. What is this country truly doing to make us not feel this way? You can put your political correctness on it, but that doesn’t help. Shocking right? Once called colored, or African Americans, we are black. We belong too.

    Sam is taken aback by all of this...

    TRINITY: …say something, please.
    SAM: Wow. That was powerful.

    --

    At the Lewis Ranch:

    Jack, Reva and Josh are finishing up dinner.

    JACK: I do want you both to know that I am hoping to get a job.
    REVA: That is great! Where at?
    JACK: The local news. When I was rushed to the hospital thanks to you guys, they found a torn up press pass in my jeans.
    JOSH: That’s right, they did.
    REVA: Do you think you will get the job?
    JACK: I let them do a story on me. That is good enough right?
    JOSH: The owner of the paper, is well, uh…
    REVA: A dumbass for marrying the woman he married.

    JACK: I sense bad blood.
    JOSH: Can you tell?
    JACK: Hopefully he will at least give me the job out of pity.
    REVA: If you do get it, watch out for his crazy wife, Blair.

    --

    Meanwhile at the hospital cafeteria, Morris is still flashing back:

    A young Morris and Eartha are sitting together on a couch.

    “If I ever fall in love” by Shai is playing in the back ground

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJ-eEgrf1c

    YOUNG EARTHA: You are a perfect tutor. You have been able to show me so much. If you were not trying to become a doctor I would say you should become a teacher.
    YOUNG MORRIS: Thank you. Happy to help, but yeah the money is not in teaching.
    YOUNG EARTHA: This may sound over dramatic, but getting to know you these last few months has changed my life.
    YOUNG MORRIS: I’ve felt it too.
    YOUNG EARTHA: You’ve convinced me to try and become the best doctor I can be. I just feel like a better person altogether.
    YOUNG MORRIS: I don’t know if you should go that far.
    YOUNG EARTHA: No, really.

    She places her hand on his leg.

    YOUNG EARTHA: This all feels so right to me.
    YOUNG MORRIS: We must be on the same wave length then.

    She shuts her book and puts it on the floor.

    The two look into each other’s eyes…

    YOUNG MORRIS: What about your boyfriend back home?
    YOUNG EARTHA: I broke up with Elijah. I had to. I am falling for you.
    YOUNG MORRIS: Let’s fall.

    The two embrace and start to kiss and make out…

    THE SONG STOPS.

    BACK IN THE PRESENT:

    Eartha has interrupted his thoughts.

    EARTHA: You alright?
    MORRIS: Yeah…
    EARTHA: You are needed in room 10
    MORRIS: Be right there.

    Eartha walks off and Morris watches her do so…

    --

    Back at the bar, Blair has bought herself, Holden and Lily some shots!

    BLAIR: On the count of three this tequila goes down.
    HOLDEN: One…two…three!

    The three take the shots.

    LILY: I think that is enough celebrating for me!
    BLAIR: Don’t stop now.
    LILY: I am a lightweight.
    BLAIR: I haven’t had this much fun since…well since I owned my own nightclub. I feel like I made some new friends tonight.
    LILY: Us too.
    HOLDEN: We should get going. Lily has another big day tomorrow.
    BLAIR: Oh yeah you have a new fashion company…With the Reva hounds daughter right?

    LILY: ...Yeah, Marah.
    HOLDEN: They are good people.

    Blair gives them a doubtful look.

    LILY: Maybe I can be a bridge between you and Reva.

    Blair busts out laughing.

    BLAIR: Don’t waste your time, honey. (to the bartender) Ill take one more shot for the road.
    HOLDEN: Be careful getting home.
    BLAIR: You guys too.

    Blair takes her shot and follows them out.


    --

    Back to Sam and Trinity…

    They both seem to be quiet.

    TRINITY: I’d like to think that you are not uncomfortable after I read that. I just left everything I felt on the page.
    SAM: I’m a little bit uncomfortable.
    TRINITY: Why? You shouldn’t be?
    SAM: I am a white person in America, you know.
    TRINITY: I don’t feel like you are some racist for the record.
    SAM: I would hope not. It’s just. People don’t like to talk about these things with each other. Especially us teenagers. I'm not use to it.
    TRINITY: Is your dad going to be okay with this article. It is hella intense for a teen write up.
    SAM: My dad better be okay with it. It was great.
    TRINITY: Thank you Sam.
    SAM: You blew me away…high five!

    The teens high 5.

    --

    At the Lewis ranch

    Jack is doing dishes.

    JACK: This is the least I can do…and the best part is, I remember how to do it!
    REVA: You really don’t have to do the dishes every night.
    JACK: It’s just soap and water.
    REVA: We should probably get a dishwasher but we are still country folk at heart.
    JOSH: Are you heading back to the chronicle tomorrow to try and get that job?
    JACK: I probably should. Truth is I feel uneasy about leaving the house and going out there into the world.

    REVA: It is hard, isn’t it? Not knowing who you are.
    JACK: You say that like you have experience.
    REVA: That is a different story for a different time.
    JACK: It is not even that though. I just still can’t help but feel like I am being watched.
    JOSH: Has be hard feeling that way.

    Jack, Josh and Reva start to put the dishes away.

    Meanwhile, someone does turn out to be outside again!

    The person is watching the house…



    FADE TO BLACK

    Credits roll


    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics

    Written by: Nick M
    Consultant: T.W.

  19. Days22
    Reva Shayne and Blair Manning

    are having a stare down in front the the Mannings new house…

    Josh looks on at the tension filled stare down slightly embarrassed.

    REVA: You’re really saying we cannot park here for 20 minutes?
    BLAIR: I believe that is what I said without stuttering, yes.
    REVA: Can you believe this chick Joshua?
    JOSH: Reva, we can just park next to the Snyders. It’s not a big deal.
    REVA: I just don’t like a b*tch being a b*tch for no reason!

    BLAIR: Get lost troll!
    JOSH: Hey! Hey! That’s enough.
    REVA: Troll? You did not--
    BLAIR: --Get off my property before I call the police for harassment!
    JOSH: Were going. Trust me, we’re going.

    Josh grabs Reva by the arm and yanks her to the car.
    Reva is visibly upset.
    They get inside the car.

    REVA: no respect.
    JOSH: That was not the turn I saw this day going.
    REVA: That’s one thing I miss about Springfield. Nobody in this town knows who I am. I’m Reva Shayne Lewis!
    JOSH: At this rate they’re gonna learn real quick Reva. (sighs)
    REVA: Damn Straight.

    Sam meanwhile comes outside and approaches his mom.

    SAM: Is everything okay?
    BLAIR: Yes. Thankfully the nutcase just left.

    Josh parks the car in front of the Davis household.

    ---

    Cut to inside the Davis house.

    Malik Davis is having it out with his younger teenage sister Trinity .

    She is dressed in tight and revealing clothing.

    MALIK: You are not going to wear that out to the store.
    TRINITY: And why not?
    MALIK: You can’t be showin’ ass at the grocery store.
    TRINITY: I am not showing ass.
    MALIK: Basically. If your little sis saw you in that. No. She’d get too many ideas for the future.

    TRINITY: I don’t know why you’re complaining. You drool over girls with tight clothes on. I seen it.
    MALIK: And that’s exactly why I don’t want you wearing it. You’re 16! Nobody needs to be drooling.
    TRINITY: Practically 17, but Ill change. Not because of your preachin’ but were starting to sound like the new neighbors across the street who woke up the whole neighborhood earlier.
    MALIK: Fine by me.

    --

    At the Union Creek Chronicle:

    Todd shakes the hands of
    Luke Snyder and Gary LuCroy .

    LUKE: So you are our new boss?
    TODD: Todd Manning, at your service.
    GARY: Hi Todd. I’m Gary.
    TODD: Gary huh? I think I’ve read your articles. Maybe.
    GARY: So the deal is already final?
    TODD: Well I don’t think it’s quite final but it should be today. My attorney will be here any moment now.

    LUKE: I look forward to seeing what you bring to the table.
    TODD: I think I should be the one telling you that.

    In walks Tea Delgado

    TODD: There she is. She’s good boys.
    TEA: Not good enough. We have a problem.

    The smile fades from Todds face.

    --

    Cut to the mystery man …

    Face still not shown.

    He has broken out of the room he was tied up in.

    He looks around to see that he is in what looks like a normal home.

    The camera acts as the man’s eyes as he sees A normal house set up.

    Bookshelf,couch, table, tv.



    He limps his way out of the front door…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87IkQB5bKzo


    Reva, Josh, Marah , Holden and Lily have finished their meeting.

    LILY: This is going so smooth
    HOLDEN: Almost too smoothly
    LILY: Well don’t say that and jinx something.
    HOLDEN: I’m not.

    MARAH: We already have a building bought. All that is left to do is move in.
    LILY: Chic Spirit designs will be off and running before you know it!
    JOSH: I am thrilled for you guys!
    REVA: Me too.
    MARAH: Thank you guys.

    Marah hugs her parents.

    MARAH: We should get going.
    REVA: Before I go can I just mention your neighbor.
    LILY: The one across the street? She just moved in today.
    REVA: Well for lack of better words…she’s kind of a b*tch.
    MARAH: Mom stop!
    JOSH: She never does.

    HOLDEN: That whole family seemed off though.
    LILY: They did. They were loud and dramatic. They remind of the Ryan Family I knew back in Oakdale.
    REVA: Well I wish they wouldn’t have moved here.
    LILY: I’m starting to already wish they didn’t move next to us.

    --

    AT UNION CREEK CHRONCILE

    TODD: Problem? What Problem Tea?
    TEA: Probably shouldn’t talk about this in public.
    TODD: We’ll go chat in one of these offices.
    LUKE: You probably shouldn’t go in there if the contract didn’t go through and you’re not the owner.
    TODD: Oh, can it! Don’t you have a fluff piece to write or something?

    Todd and Tea enter the office and close the door.

    LUKE: Well that was rude.
    GARY: You probably should go work on your story for tomorrow.
    LUKE: Fine

    Luke goes and sits down, but he watches as Gary puts his ear next to the door Todd and Tea are in.

    Inside the office:
    TODD: What the hell is going on?
    TEA: I found a mess up and it’s on your part. Did you read the contract?
    TODD: No. That’s why I sent it to you.
    TEA: Yes, sent it to me the day before it’s about to go through. My life does not and will not revolve around you Todd.
    TODD: It’s your job.
    TEA: While doing my job I saw that you did not read the fine print.
    TODD: What fine print?

    He yanks the contracts out of her hand.

    Just then Gary walks in.

    TODD: Get out. This is a private discussion Perry.
    GARY: Um, it’s Gary and I came in because I know exactly what the problem is…

    --

    Cut to the mystery man…

    The house he was in is all by itself and right down a hill.

    He looks up at the hill.

    MYSTERY MAN: How am I going to do this?

    The man tries his best to start limping up the hill…

    --

    Trinity arrives back to the Davis household from the grocery store.

    She starts to get bags out of the back seat.

    Sam sees her from across the street and decides to approach her.

    SAM: Hi there. Need some help?
    TRINITY: Hello. No thank you. I can get it
    SAM: Oh
    TRINITY: One of the new neighbors?
    SAM: Yeah, I hope my mom and Todd didn’t make too much of a scene.
    TRINITY: Well um…ummm…
    SAM: It’s okay I know they did. They’re loud.
    TRINITY: It’s okay my parents can be too.

    Silence ensues after that…
    Awkward silence.

    TRINITY: Well I better bring these in. My arms are getting tired. See you around.
    SAM: Yeah, See you around.

    --

    The Mystery man has managed to make it all the way over the hill.

    He is right into entering the city now.

    However his weakened state is getting worse and so is his walking.

    MYSTERY MAN: Come on legs. I know you haven’t been getting a lot of exercise lately but come on!

    He keeps limping along best he can.

    He collapses…

    --

    Inside the office at the Chronicle

    TODD: What do you know?
    GARY: Well it’s like this. I was the right hand man to the old owner. I know he had a clause in that contract.
    TEA: You know about the wishes for some kind of investigation?
    GARY: Yes. In order to fully and completely own the paper you must complete one last investigation for this paper that the old boss wants done.
    TODD: And what would that be?
    GARY: You must find a document that a Mr or Mrs X has. It is highly important, that document.
    TODD: Mr or Mrs X? and what kind of document?

    GARY: That is as much as I know right now.
    TODD: What are you even talking about? What is he talking about Tea?
    TEA: I am not clear on this either.
    TODD: You’re being as vague as your personality, Perry.
    GARY: That is all the info I have at this moment.
    TODD: So I must look for some random document that could be anywhere in the entire world? That’s not a needle in a haystack at all.

    GARY: I am sure I will find more information in time.
    TODD: This is just stupid. Maybe I won’t buy the paper after all.
    GARY: It’s too late. You already signed the contract and it has been filed. You are now at least signed on for 90 days. If you wish to complete the buying process you will just do this for the old boss.
    TODD: This is asinine. Is this true Tea?
    TEA: It sure is.

    Todd is quite pissy by all of this…

    FADE TO BLACK

    Credits roll

    *I do not own the non original characters nor any of the picture
  20. Days22
    Marcino and Greg have met up in a park.

    GREG: So what wrong man? You needed to get out of the house?
    MARCINO: Yeah some old friend of my moms has been hanging around her.
    GREG: Are they together together?
    MARCINO: I hope not.
    GREG: You don’t like him?
    MARCINO: Not really.

    GREG: He an as*hole or something?
    MARCINO: I hardly know him. I don’t think she knows him either. They like knew each other in high school or something.
    GREG: Maybe you should give him a chance first?
    MARCINO: I’d rather not.
    GREG: It could be worse…

    MARCINCO: You are right. I shouldn’t be troubling you with all this after all the sh*t you have to deal with.
    GREG: No, please vent away. It helps.
    MARCINO: You can vent too you know. I know you don’t like talking about your abusive father, but it may help to get it out.

    Greg stares on…

    --

    Kayla and Jerri are with young
    Ali .

    They have arrived at a womens shelter.

    ALI: I don’t know about this.
    JERRI: I know you are afraid of new situations but this is a better situation for you right now.
    KAYLA: Jerri is right. I thank you for letting me try and help you as well, Ali. I know it wasn’t easy to open up.
    ALI: I am thankful for how much you both care.
    JERRI: We do and this is what we think is best.

    KAYLA: We should go in.
    JERRI: Yes Miss Cho is waiting.

    Ali reluctantly grabs her bags and the 3 head inside.

    --

    Cut to an awake Natalia.

    Natalia looks at Jesse and smiles.

    JESSE: This is wonderful.

    NATALIA: (Whispers) hi dad.
    JESSE: Hi baby

    He kisses Natalia on the forehead.

    Jesse is elated.

    Angie looks on smiling and teary eyed…

    ANGIE: She just came out of it.
    JESSE: I could not be more thankful!
    NATALIA: (Whispers) me too dad. I am thankful to be alive.

    Jesse kisses her forehead again and then he hugs Angie.

    ANGIE: She is a fighter like her dad.

    --

    JJ and Miranda are in a music class together at the college.

    The class has ended and students leave except the two of them.

    JJ: Mr. Simpson is it okay if we stay around and play a little bit.
    MR. SIMPSON: Sure JJ. I wont lock the doors for another hour.

    Miranda is putting a book in her back pack.

    JJ: Sweet! You want to jam with me neighbor?
    MIRANDA: Of course. I am always down to jam.
    JJ: Thanks the spirit!
    MIRANDA: What do you want to play?
    JJ: It is your choice.
    MIRANDA: Hmm..

    --

    Paul and Barbara are in the building that BRO will be in.

    BARBARA: The progress on this continues to amaze me.
    PAUL: It has been amazing.
    BARBARA: You are really getting everything right this time around.
    PAUL: I am trying to.

    Emily arrives.

    EMILY: You really are doing a good job, Paul.

    Paul is surprised to see her.

    PAUL: That is a shock coming from you.
    EMILY: I know. I have been very hard on you lately. It is starting to make me feel left out.
    BARBARA: As it should.
    EMILY: (turns to Barbara) I don’t need any peanut gallery comments.
    BARBARA: I don’t know why not. You are the elephant in the room.

    EMILY: I came to talk to Paul…and to apologize.
    PAUL: An apology?
    EMILY: Yes. I have been ridiculous about your decision to start BRO. I need to support you and I will support you.
    PAUL: Emily, It is great to finally hear you say that again.

    Emily kisses Paul.

    Barbara looks away and rolls her eyes

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnwwnaIcRSU

    At the Park:

    GREG: I would prefer to not talk about my trash of a father.
    MARCINO: I won’t push the issue. Just thought maybe venting would help a little.
    GREG: I know. There is just nothing to talk about. My father is a miserable human being and my mother puts up with him.
    MARCINO: I feel stupid now bringing up my petty issues.
    GREG: No don’t. We all feel how we feel. Nothing wrong with it.

    MARCINO: I hope I can be as strong as you some day.
    GREG: Ha! I am not strong.
    MARCINO: Yes you are bro.
    GREG: Believe me. I am not at all. I just have a hell of a poker face.

    --

    Miss Cho approaches Kayla, Jerri and Ali inside the womens shelter.

    JERRI: Ali, this is Mis Cho
    MISS CHO: Hello sweet girl.
    ALI: Hi..
    KAYLA: She is feeling uncomfortable.
    MISS CHO: That is to be expected.
    JERRI: I think once she befriends some of the other girls here she will feel better about being here.

    MISS CHO: They are all out back. We will go see them.
    ALI: I kinda want to be alone right now.
    KAYLA: You will have your own room here.
    MISS CHO: Yes she will. We can go to it.
    ALI: I would like that.

    The 4 ladies head up stairs.

    --

    At the hospital:

    NATALIA: (Whispers) What..what happened that night dad?
    JESSE: There was a shoot out between some damn gangs.
    NATALIA: (Whispers) I do remember some of that.
    JESSE: Yeah and one of the stray bullets hit you.
    NATALIA: (Whispers) I am glad I do not remember that.
    JESSE: I am just glad you pulled through baby.

    NATALIA: (Whispers) I did dream about you and Angie looking over me.
    JESSE: Angie has been great with you.
    ANGIE: She has been as good a patient as a patient can be. A fighter.
    NATALIA: (Whispers) Was never going to leave my dad behind.
    JESSE: Thank you, I am beyond happy that you are still here with us and I am in the midst of starting a cause around this city to prevent the poor from joining gangs.
    ANGIE: Leave it to your father to turn a negative into a positive!

    Natalia smiles

    --

    At the college:

    JJ hands Miranda a guitar

    JJ: Here you can play lead.
    MIRANDA: Are you sure?
    JJ: Yup. I will support.
    MIRANDA: That is a lot of pressure.
    JJ: I have faith in you.
    MIRANDA: Well thanks but what are we playing?

    JJ: Lets do an old evanescence song. I want to hear you sing.
    MIRANDA: Amy Lee’s voice is pretty beautiful to try and replicate.
    JJ: Like I said, I have faith in you.

    JJ starts playing “Bring me to life”

    JJ: Would be better if these were electric.
    MIRANDA: Acoustic is tremendous.

    Miranda starts to play the song along with him.

    JJ: Now you start leading

    She starts to do so.

    MIRANDA: This is too much pressure to remember the lyrics.
    JJ: Give it a shot.

    MIRANDA: (Singing) Bring me to life!

    She giggles

    JJ: I’m going to turn you into a rock girl, just wait.

    The two continue to play along.

    --

    At BRO

    EMILY: So what are your plans for this place?
    PAUL: Ive tried to explain before but you didn’t want to listen.
    EMILY: I am listening now.
    PAUL: First off, my mother and I and our new business partner Katsu are--

    The door opens and they are interrupted by Eliza .

    BARBARA: Dear, Eliza!
    ELIZA: Grandma!
    BARBARA: Finally I get to see you.

    Barbara and Eliza hug.

    Eliza then hugs her dad.

    ELIZA: Hi daddy.

    Eliza totally ignores Emily as if she is not even there.

    PAUL: What brings you all the way out here?
    ELIZA: Well actually I was coming here in hopes that I can have a job here since someoneee said I needed one.

    Eliza looks at Emily

    BARBARA: I think that is a great idea for you to work here! Don’t you Paul?
    PAUL: I don’t know
    ELIZA: Oh come on dad!
    BARBARA: I think Eliza would do good at a secretary job here.
    ELIZA: Sounds like my kind of job.

    PAUL: That just might work.
    ELIZA: I will be the best secretary here!

    Eliza is thrilled.

    ELIZA: Thank you both so much!

    “Bring me to life (acoustic)” by Evanescence starts to play

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_xTX9D9C3c&feature=youtu.be

    [:00] Eliza hugs both her grandmother and her father again. Emily watches the three and seems highly annoyed.

    [:08] Eliza looks over at Emily from across the room and winks. Emily shakes her head.

    [:16] At the college. JJ and Miranda are putting the guitars away.

    JJ: That was so fun.
    MIRANDA: I totally agree. We will have to do it again sometime.
    JJ: Definitely. I better go start some homework though.
    MIRANDA: Okay see you…well at home in the apartment complex, neighbor.
    JJ: Home sweet home.

    Miranda watches JJ as he exits the room.

    She looks back at the guitars and grins from ear to ear.

    MIRANDA: That was such a good time.

    [:44] Greg looks on somberly.

    Marcino gives him a pat on the back.

    MARCINO: I hope things get better, man.
    GREG: They will.
    MARCINO: Best attitude to have.
    GREG: All I know is I need to protect my mom and my lil bro the best that I can.

    Marcino looks on at Greg worried

    [1:02] Kayla and Jerri both hug Miss Cho

    JERRI: Thank you for taking her in. She is so young. I want her to find peace here.
    MISS CHO: I will do my best to reach out to her.
    KAYLA: It may just take some time.
    JERRI: Probably so

    [1:18] Ali is up in her room at the womens shelter. She is starting to unpack but breaks down and starts crying.

    She wipes her tears and looks in the mirror. She sees her black eye and messed up lip.

    ALI: this has to stop.

    She touches her black eye.

    ALI: It has to.

    [1:38] At the hospital, Jesse and Angie hug outside of Natalias hospital room.

    JESSE: Such a huge relief, Angie
    ANGIE: I know it is.
    JESSE: Thank you so much for helping Natalia stay alive.
    ANGIE: It was more than just me.
    JESSE: But your faith helped a whole lot.

    The two look into Natalias room.

    [1:55] Natalia stares on towards the wall.

    A single tear starts to run down her face

    The camera slowly zooms in on her…

    [2:09]fade out and credits roll




    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pictures
  21. Days22
    Written by Nick M.
     
    Reva is home from the supermarket.
     
    The mysterious car is parked a little away from the ranch again.
     
    The person inside is watching Reva as she is taking groceries in.
     
    Reva comes back to her car and closes the car door.
     
    REVA: Wonder if we got any mail.
     
    She goes to check her mail box.
     
    All of a sudden the mysterious person in the car starts it up and goes speeding right towards Reva!!!
     
    Reva is barely able to get out of the way. She falls to the ground with a hard impact and a thud.
     
    The car speeds off down the street screeching its tires.
     
    Reva lets out a yell of pain
     
    REVA: Oh…my…god.
     
    She holds her ribs in agony…
     
    --
     
     
    Zack  is at the café.
     
    He is sipping on his coffee and texting on his phone.
     
    He is texting someone named Jasper:
     
     

     
    Zack is smiling.
     
    ZACK: I hope he comes through on that party.
     
     
    Anne  and Cory  walk into the place together.
     
    That of course upsets Zack.
     
    ZACK: Why did they have to come in…
     
    He stands up and puts his coffee cup in the trash and walks out in a frustrated huff.
     
    He takes one last look inside at the window to see Cory and Anne ordering.
     
    ZACK: I cannot let them hook up!
     
     
    --
     
     
    Lily  comes home and Holden  hugs her.
     
     
    HOLDEN: I missed you. How was work?
    LILY: It went well today.
    HOLDEN: Great, Lily!
     
    Holden kisses her.
     
    LILY: You taste delicious.
    HOLDEN: Don’t I always?
     
    They kiss again.
     
    LILY: Oh, oh!
    HOLDEN: Whats wrong?
    LILY: Nothing is wrong. I just have a great idea that I am excited about!
     
    --
    At the Union Creek Chronicle:
     
     
    Gary  walks into Todds  office.
     
    TODD: please take a seat.
    GARY: It is weird that you are being nice to me.
    TODD: You know what they say, Money talks.
    GARY: What is the money telling you?
    TODD: It is telling me to find this document so I can get another check from you.
     
    GARY: Not from me. From the old boss.
    TODD: Ah yes, this secretive old boss.
    GARY: So…do you have a game plan to finding this document
    TODD: I have been looking over some of the info you gave me.
    GARY: It is about time!
    TODD: Yes, well I find the randomness of your info perplexing, but I am not going to ask questions about that right now. What I want is for you to go back to your source, because I think you are narrowing down the place that this document originated.
    GARY: I am hoping to do just that.
     
    --
     
     
    Josh  arrives home.
     
    He pulls up and sees Reva hurt on the sidewalk.
     
    JOSH: Reva!
     
    He gets out of his car and runs to Reva and tends to her.
     
    REVA: Joshua…I am in pain. My ribs might be broken.
    JOSH: Did you fall?
    REVA: Someone…tried to run over me. It was…
    JOSH: What the hell are you talking about?
    REVA: I think….they were… trying to kill me. …I cant take deep breaths Joshua.
    JOSH: I will call 911.
     
    He takes out his phone as he holds her…
     
     
     
     
    Zack arrives home.
     
    Another teenager named Rourke  is there…
     
    Zacks bad mood can be seen on his face.
     
    ROURKE: Home so soon?
    ZACK: Shut up.
    ROURKE: Who sh*t in your coffee?
    ZACK: None of your business.
    ROURKE: So somebody actually did that in your coffee?
    ZACK: You are not funny.
     
    ROURKE: I find myself amusing.
    ZACK: Well you are the only one.
    ROURKE: You need to find a hobby and cheer up.
    ZACK: And you need to just shut up before I shut you up.
    ROURKE: Listen Bro, Whatever is wrong you can tell me, you know?
    ZACK: No thank you.
     
    --
     
    HOLDEN: What is your idea Lily?
    LILY: I really want to make a video for chic spirit. An online video. One that can hopefully go viral.
    HOLDEN: That would be fantastic for the current market.
    LILY: It would have to be a small project but one that I want to be really well done.
    HOLDEN: If you have a big picture idea, you should give it a shot.
    LILY: I would need someone really good to shoot the video.
     
    HOLDEN: I have a suggestion.
    LILY: What would that be?
    HOLDEN: You could always call up Noah.
    LILY: Noah? As in Luke’s ex boyfriend, Noah?
    HOLDEN: Yes. Noah Mayer. He is becoming quite the hit in Hollywood. You should ask him to come and help with the video before he gets too big and in demand.
    LILY: That would be great…
     
    --
    AT UCC:
     
    GARY: My source has been a lot of help.
    TODD: Do you have some kind of private investigator or what?
    GARY: Maybe. I don’t give out sources.
    TODD: More mysteries from you.
    GARY: It works.
     
    TODD: I hope your source does work and comes through.
    GARY: I don’t know how I keep being the one doing all the work.
    TODD: Because I am your boss and just supervising.
    GARY: Yeah that does seem to be what you are good at.
    TODD: It runs in the family.
     
    --
    At the hospital:
     
    Eartha  is with Reva and Josh.
     
    REVA: I am in a lot of pain here.
    EARTHA: We are hoping it just majorly knocked the wind out of you.
    JOSH: Are the cops on their way?
    EARTHA: Yes, Elijah should be here any moment now and Morris should be back with the x-ray.
    JOSH: Good. I am glad this place is on it.
    EARTHA: We have a good hospital here.
     
    Morris  walks in.
    EARTHA: I’ll leave you all.
    She exits.
     
    REVA: What’s the word, doc?
    MORRIS: Good news. No broken ribs. They are just bruised. They will however continue to be sore for probably the next few weeks.
     
     
    Meanwhile outside in the hallway…
     
     
    Eartha runs into Elijah  .
     
     
    ELIJAH: Always a pleasure to see you.
    EARTHA: Thank you.
    ELIJAH: Too bad you don’t think the same though…
    EARTHA: Please don’t start. The patient is in the room down the hall.
     
    Elijah walks towards Revas room.
     
     
    Eartha meanwhile has a flashback:
     
    A young Eartha  is packing some suitcases.
     
    A young Elijah  walks in.
     
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I guess this is it.
    YOUNG EARTHA: This is not it.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: Are you really going to stay with me while living across the country?
    YOUNG EARTHA: Yes.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I hope you are serious.
    YOUNG EARTHA: I am. I do love you. We have to keep this going even if its long distance.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I love you too, babe and I am so happy to hear you say this.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Besides, I will be way too busy with classes to meet someone else.
     
    She comes back to the present staring down the hall...
     
    --
     
    Cut to Zack and Roarke
     
     
    ROARKE: What is your problem man?
    ZACK: It is you when you bug me like this.
    ROARKE: You are my brother—
    ZACK: --Step brother!
    ROARKE: Fine. You are my step brother. Either way I am sick of you always treating me badly.
    ZACK: I do not treat you badly.
     
    ROARKE: What do you call this?
    ZACK: I call it having a bad day.
    ROARKE: Then, Bro, you must have a bad day every damn day!
    --
     
    Cut to Lily and Holden:
     
    LILY: Do you really think it is a good idea to try and contact Noah?
    HOLDEN: I do. We know someone who is becoming a hit in Hollywood. To get him to help you with your video would be huge.
    LILY: You are right. It would be, but…
    HOLDEN: But Luke?
    LILY: Yeah. I am sure that Luke would not like us contacting him.
    HOLDEN: Don’t they stay in touch?
    LILY: I don’t know. They use to. I don’t want to upset him though.
    HOLDEN: You never know. He may actually enjoy seeing Noah again…
     
    --
     
    At UCC:
     
    Gary is back at his cubical.
     
    He looks around and then makes a phone call on his cell.
     
    GARY: Hey….yeah. I think we have finally hooked him in. Yes. Yeah I may bust this wide open. I do think it is almost time to pull the trigger with Todd…
     
    Meanwhile, Blair  has walked into the Union Creek Chronicle building. She knocks on Todds office and walks in.
     
    TODD: Blair. Surprised to see you here.
    BLAIR: Hi Todd.
    TODD: Is everything okay?
    BLAIR: No. No it is not.
    TODD: Then come on over and sit on my lap.
     
    Blair gives Todd a questioning look.
     
    Todd pats down on his lap.
     
    BLAIR: Are you serious?
    TODD: Yes.
     
    Blair sits on his lap and he brushes her hair aside and then kisses her.
     
    TODD: Feel better?
    BLAIR: Almost…
    TODD: You want something don’t you?
    BLAIR: I would like a little favor….I would love for you to use your journalistic skills to find info on that beast, Reva Shayne Lewis.
     
    Todd looks at her straight into her eyes as if he is examining her.
     
    BLAIR: Please.
    TODD: Hm. Fine.
     
    --
    At the hospital, Eartha flashes back again:
     
    “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men starts to play…
     
     
     
     
     
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I will help you to your car with your suitcases.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Thank you Eli.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: You know I hate it when you call me that.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Get use to it. I’m going to call you that for the rest of your life.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: In that case, maybe it will grow on me.
     
    He helps bring her suitcases outside.
     
    YOUNG ELIJAH: This really robs me of my gangsta card and all, but I am going to miss you so damn much.
    YOUNG EARTHA: You didn’t even wear your do-rag today.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I tried to be good.
     
    He sets her suitcases in her trunk.
     
    YOUNG EARTHA: I am going to miss you too.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: Are you sure you have to go to college?
    YOUNG EARTHA: Yeah, and you should too.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: Maybe someday.
     
    She starts to try and hold back tears.
     
    YOUNG ELIJAH: Well don’t start crying.
    YOUNG EARTHA: This is hard.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: This feels like a goodbye doesn’t it.
    YOUNG EARTHA: It does.
    YOUNG ELIJAH: I hope we make it through despite the distance.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Don’t worry. I will always love you.
     
    They hug ever so tightly and then kiss as Eartha starts to cry.
     
    YOUNG ELIJAH: Good luck in college, baby.
    YOUNG EARTHA: Thank you.
     
    SONG STOPS
     
    She comes back to the present as Morris is walking up to her.
     
    MORRIS: Are you okay? You look like you need to sit down.
    EARTHA: I’m, I’m fine..
    --
    In Reva’s hospital room.
     
    Elijah is with her and Josh.
     
    ELIJAH: What do you remember about the car that almost hit you?
    REVA: Not much. It is a blur right now. A scary event and it happened so fast.
    JOSH: Damn I wish I was there!
    ELIJAH: You don’t remember anything about the car?
    REVA: Not really.
     
    ELIJAH: What about the driver? Did you get a glimpse?
    REVA: I…I don’t know…..actually…
     
    She has a quick flashback as the car pulled away and seeing some long dirty blonde hair.
     
    REVA: Wait a second. The driver had some light brown hair. Almost dirty blonde.
    JOSH: It was a woman?
    REVA: I think it may have been.
    ELIJAH: Are you sure about this?
    REVA: Oh my god! It had to be Blair Manning!
     
    FADE TO BLACK
     
    Credits roll.
     
     
     
     
     
     
  22. Days22
    At the ski resort:

    Luke and Ben are sitting down over lunch.

    LUKE: I was so surprised to run into you yesterday out of the blue and it turns out you were one of the people on my list to interview.
    BEN: I am glad you did and that I will get a part in your newspaper.
    LUKE: Well lets start this off then. Tell me about how you got into Skiing?
    BEN: It actually didn’t happen until I was an adult and I found this hobby. It made me feel alive again.
    LUKE: Are you from around here?
    BEN: No, but I made some trips here when I was younger, but back then I was too afraid to ski.
    LUKE: How did you get over that fear?

    BEN: Life has a way of pushing a person around until they become fearless. I just had to break out of my shell and believe me, I have broken out of it.
    LUKE: Does skiing give you a rush?
    BEN: Oh of course. Very few things can give me a rush like that but everything that does makes me feel alive.
    LUKE: Off the record…you already sound like an amazing person.

    Ben smiles

    --

    At the Union Creek High School:

    It is lunch time.

    Sam and Zack are in the lunch line next to Camella .

    SAM: This is a great time in sports. Basketball playoffs. Hockey playoffs and Baseball is in the beginning of the season.
    ZACK: Who is going to win the NBA championship?
    SAM: The cavs probably.
    ZACK: I hope not! Anyone but them.
    SAM: Nah, Lebron has this again.
    CAMELLA: (Rolls her eyes) Boys always bonding over sports.

    Sam and Zack get their food.

    Zack goes and sits at an empty table. Sam looks over at Trinity and Camellas table and seems to want to sit there but he sits with Zack.

    SAM: We should go sit with Trinity and her friend again.
    ZACK: Ehhh, I don’t know. I really don’t think they like us very much.
    SAM: I don’t think that’s true at all.
    ZACK: It seems like they don’t.

    Cut to Trinity and Camella at their table.

    Trinity is looking towards Sam and Zack.

    CAMELLA: You are sure staring. Like what you see?
    TRINITY: Can’t a girl just stare now days?
    CAMELLA: Well I am glad they didn’t sit here. They are basic.
    TRINITY: I kinda wish they did sit here…

    Trinity stares over at them again and Camella shakes her head.

    CAMELLA: Shake it off Trin.
    TRINITY: Yeah, let me do that right quick.

    --

    Reva and Josh are visiting
    Jack at the hospital.

    JOSH: Hello, man
    JACK: Hey…
    REVA: Hi…you don’t remember us do you?
    JACK: Oh god. You are not someone from my past are you? Because I don’t think I know you. You are not like my parents or something...
    JOSH: What?! (chuckles) no.
    REVA: We are not that old and you are no spring chicken!
    JACK: Well I am relieved.

    JOSH: We found you outside of a local coffee shop.
    REVA: Yeah, got 911 over to you.
    JACK: Well I certainly appreciate that. I was in bad shape when I…well when I got out of the predicament I was in.

    Morris walks in.

    JOSH: I hope it is okay we came to visit, Jack here.
    MORRIS: It is. Just know he has still no memory of his life at all other than recent months.
    JACK: Yup folks. It is like nothing is between my ears.

    Josh and Reva are surprised.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x75BmwP7bhg

    At the ski resort:

    LUKE: (whispers) now for the not so fun part of this interview.

    He clicks the recorder on his phone back on.

    LUKE: So what brings you to this resort most of the time?
    BEN: This is such a fabulous ski resort. The staff is great and there are amazing places to eat, but most importantly some of the best mountains in Colorado.
    LUKE: How many times do you choose to ski at this place over others?
    BEN: Most of the time really. I would say like eighty percent of the time even.
    LUKE: Wow. You must enjoy it immensely?
    BEN: Yes if you are looking for the best place to ski from beginners to pros, this is the place!

    Luke stops his recorder.

    LUKE: Wow, you can sell Ben! If you ever need to go into the car business, you can.

    They laugh

    BEN: Its all the charisma.
    LUKE: You have that.
    BEN: Thanks Luke. This interview has been fun.

    --

    In the Union Creek High School Lunch room:

    Zack has his eyes at the preppy table. He becomes quiet.

    SAM: So who you rooting for in the NHL playoffs?
    ZACK: Nobody.
    SAM: Yeah not so many rootable teams are left.

    Sam sees Zacks mood has changed.

    Over at the preppy table his crush, Anne is laughing it up with Cory Sutter.

    SAM: Don’t let this chick get you down.
    ZACK: I know I shouldn’t.

    Cut to Anne and Cory

    ANNE: I never knew you were so funny.
    CORY: I guess you have to get to know me more then.
    ANNE: You might be right.

    Cut back to Zack who is glaring at their table…

    --

    Jacks hospital room

    Reva takes Morris out into the hall.

    Josh stays inside with Jack

    JOSH: So you really do not remember anything about yourself?
    JACK: I remember the terrible circumstance I have been in recently.
    JOSH: Yeah I heard about it, but lets not bring those bad memories up.
    JACK: Why not? It’s literally all I have. (chuckles)
    JOSH: Least you are carrying a sense of humor too.
    JACK: I don’t know what else to do. I can tell you that this is one surreal predicament I am in. It is like I know I have a life out there and yet here I am stripped of absolutely everything. I am a walking, talking empty bottle sailing in an ocean of the unknown.

    JOSH: I hope life turns around for you.
    JACK: I do too. I’ll have to do something regardless.
    JOSH: You are bound to find the right path. I believe that after every storm there is some still water.

    Outside in the hall:

    REVA: I feel bad for this Jack man.
    MORRIS: Believe me, I do too. This is the first case of amnesia I have ever diagnosed. He is here lost from whatever life he had. Whatever family he had and he cannot stay in this hospital forever. In fact I will have to release him soon even though he has nowhere to go.
    REVA: He cant just be some transient.
    MORRIS: There is nowhere in this town equipped for someone like him other than a homeless shelter.
    REVA: I am certain he has a home.
    MORRIS: The problem is he does not know where his home could be. No idea whatsoever. He is actually homeless.

    --

    Ski Resort:

    BEN: So what newspaper do you work for again?
    LUKE: The union creek chronicle.
    BEN: No way!
    LUKE: Yes way.
    BEN: I just moved to Union Creek from northern Colorado!
    LUKE: Wow. (big smile) That means we can stay in touch.
    BEN: We will definitely have to stay in touch.
    LUKE: I was so not looking forward to this trip but I am happy I did.
    BEN: So happy, you devoured your meal. You have some crumbs on you.

    Ben gets up and wipes some crumbs off of Lukes chest.

    LUKE: How embarrassing.

    Ben and Lukes faces come close together.

    BEN: Don’t be embarrassed.

    Ben stares Luke in the eyes for a moment before sitting back down.

    Luke nervously swallows.

    BEN: I do have to get going though and actually hit the slopes.
    LUKE: I…I hope you have fun.
    BEN: It has already been one fun morning. So I will continue that trend. Ill catch you around Union Creek.
    LUKE: Plan on it.

    Ben walks off.

    LUKE: I have not been hit on like that in a long time. It sure feels good. Noah Mayer eat your heart out.

    --

    School lunch room:

    SAM: I don’t know Zack, I think you better start making some moves on Anne.
    ZACK: Apparently I better do that very soon.
    SAM: I think she would like a strong come on.
    ZACK: Maybe.
    SAM: She seems like the type.
    ZACK: What’s that suppose to mean?
    SAM: Hey, hey. Don’t get over protective of her already!

    The bell rings.

    ZACK: Crap, time for the next class so soon.
    SAM: That felt like a long lunch to me.

    Trinity walks by and Sam stops her.

    SAM: Hey Trinity, since we have the next class together I’ll walk with you.
    TRINITY: I’d like that (smiles)

    Camella side eyes them.

    SAM: I hate math.
    TRINITY: Oh my god you don’t even know. It is my worst subject by far.
    SAM: Good thing we’re neighbors. Maybe we can help each other out.

    The two happily walk down the hall

    --

    Josh comes out of Jacks room.

    JOSH: That unfortunate man.
    REVA: Isn't it sad Joshua.
    JOSH: Yeah. I do feel bad.
    REVA: Me too. You know he is about to be released any day now with nowhere to go.
    JOSH: There is bound to be someone in town that will help him.

    REVA: Yeah I think I know someone.
    JOSH: Great! Who…oh…I think I see where you are going with this. I don’t know Reva, I feel uncomfortable with some stranger living with us.
    REVA: I think it would be perfect. Jack can come and live on the ranch with us while he gets back on his feet!

    Josh looks on uncertain

    FADE TO BLACK

    Credits roll

    *I do not know any non original characters nor any pictures.

  23. Days22
    Cut to a 4th of July BBQ set up outside of the Davis house.
     
    Lily, Holden and Luke are also over from next door.
     
    They sit at a table with Trinity and her little sister.
     
    LILY: I wish your parents would let us help with something.
    HOLDEN: Yeah I would certainly help. I feel like bringing over chips isn’t enough.
    TRINITY: They are overachievers.
     
    Morris meanwhile is at the grill grilling some burgers and some chicken.
     
    Eartha brings him over some lemonade.
     
    EARTHA: Here you go babe.
    MORRIS: I’d prefer a soda.
    EARTHA: Okay…we are going to get along today right?
    MORRIS: There is a lot of people around…why wouldn’t we?
    EARTHA: Good.
    MORRIS: Who else is coming?
    EARTHA: Just a few more coworkers and friends.
     
    Malik looks towards his parents and shakes his head.
     
    Luke is up getting something to drink.
     
    LUKE: Everything okay Malik?
    MALIK: Could be better.
    LUKE: Sorry to hear that.
    MALIK: Oh well. The food will help.
    LUKE: And the drinks...don't forget the drinks.
     
    --
     
    Reva and Josh arrive at their ranch with
    Jack.
     
    JOSH: Aren’t you happy to be out of the hospital?
    REVA: I hope you like your room here.
    JACK: I am. Hard to not beat the last one. One never gets use to the smell of mop water and medicine in those rooms.
     
    They enter and Marah is there.
     
    MARAH: Hey guys!
    JOSH: Hello Marah, glad you could make it!
     
    She hugs her parents.
     
    REVA: And this is Jack. He will be living with us for awhile.
    JOSH: Jack this is our daughter Marah. She is joining us for a little Independence Day dinner.
    JACK: Nice to meet you
    MARAH: Nice to meet you too. Glad you are back on your feet.
     
    They shake hands.
     
    JACK: Me too. Your parents tell you all about me? Don’t feel sorry for me I refuse to be a martyr.
    MARAH: They did and it’s awful. Also read about it online in the local news.
    JACK: Glad that article was a hit. I just hope the wrong people didn’t read it…
     
    --
     
    Cut to Zack and Sam
     
    They are outside in a yard. Music is blaring from inside the house.
     
    SAM: I don’t think I want to be here.
    ZACK: I know you are the partying type. Do not even try and play me.
    SAM: I can be…but not with a bunch of strangers.
    ZACK: It is just a bunch of people from school.
    SAM: Fine but I am not staying too long!
     
    The two boys head inside.
     
    Anne is there and Sam and Zack both spot her.
     
    SAM: Sure... People from school alright. I see why you wanted to come here!
    ZACK: Okay Anne being here is a little bit of a perk.
     
    Cory Sutter is also there however. He and his friends are with Anne and Mandy.
     
    ZACK: But where there is Anne there is Cory.
    SAM: Are they an item?
    ZACK: I hope not. Either way I have to do something about it..
     
    --
     
    Blair is blindfolded in a car. Todd is driving and parks it somewhere.
     
    BLAIR: We are finally stopping?
    TODD: Yes
    BLAIR: That was a long ride. Where are we?
    TODD: You are going to love it.
     
    Todd takes off her blindfold.
     
    She looks around at the beautiful country side surrounded by mountains.
     
    The sun is setting over some of the mountains.
     
    BLAIR: Wow.
    TODD: Fantastic isn’t it?
    BLAIR: It's breath taking.
    TODD: And that isn’t it.
     
    He gets out of the car and takes out a basket and a blanket out of the back seat.
     
    BLAIR: A picnic! You have outdone yourself, Todd.
    TODD: You can’t believe it can you?
    BLAIR: I can’t. You’ve been so busy with work and all.
    TODD: I still got it Blair.
    He sets up the blanket. He takes out some candles.
     
    TODD: I have covered everything.
    BLAIR: I’m amazed. I love it!
     
    Blair hugs him.
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x75BmwP7bhg
     
    Elijah has arrived at the BBQ.
     
    Morris who is still grilling is starting to take the burgers off of the grill.
     
    He spots Elijah arriving and he seems pissed!
     
    MORRIS: Oh hell no!
     
    Eartha greets Elijah.
     
    EARTHA: You actually made it! I didn’t think you would.
    ELIJAH: I was able to get away for a few.
    EARTHA: That makes me so happy.
     
    Eartha and Elijah hug. Morris who is behind them at a distance is staring a hole through them.
     
    Cut to Luke, Lily and Holden.
     
    LUKE: Your big day is tomorrow mom.
    LILY: Can’t wait to get to work!
    LUKE: I am ecstatic for you!
    HOLDEN: She is gonna love it.
    LILY: Holden may have some work of his own.
    LUKE: Coming back to the working world?
     
    HOLDEN: I am, but its top secret work.
    LUKE: What are you talking about?
    LILY: He’s right so top secret he doesn't even know what the job is! (laughs)
     
    MORRIS: You all can help yourself to burgers.
    HOLDEN: Thank you!
     
    Everyone gets up and starts to get food.
     
    Elijah and Morris get closer to one another.
     
    ELIJAH: Hi Morris. How are you?
    MORRIS: Elijah… (walks off)
     
    Morris pulls Eartha aside
     
    MORRIS: What is he doing here?
    EARTHA: I invited him.
    MORRIS: Well no sh*t, but I asked why...
    EARTHA: Not now Morris.
     
    Cut to Malik and Trinity
     
    MALIK: So lil sis got a summer job?
    TRINITY: I did. I even get to write some articles! I am in heaven about that.
    MALIK: So proud of you, sis.
     
    They spot their mom and dad having an increasingly heated talk in the distance.
     
    MALIK: Oh no they are at it now?
    TRINITY: The wannabe real house wife and husband of Union Creek. I hope this doesn’t spill out in public…
     
    --
     
    At the Lewis Ranch:
     
    Marah, Josh, Reva and Jack are eating dinner.
     
    REVA: How’s the food Jack?
    JOSH: Some southern style home cookin’ from Reva.
    JACK: It is great. (gives his best southern accent) Compared to the food I’ve had at the hospital and while held captive, it is the bees knees.
    MARAH: I think it was awesome of you mom to bring Jack here.
    REVA: I have my good moments.
     
    JOSH: I honestly wasn’t so sure about this at first but I think I can warm up to you, Jack
    JACK: (Southern accent again) You reckon?
    JOSH: I reckon.
    REVA: I just hope that you will feel comfortable here.
    JACK: I think I will. I do appreciate all this. Really.
     
    --
     
    The sun has gone down as Todd and Blair now have their picnic in the moon light.
     
    The candles giving off light.
     
    BLAIR: You have not only surprised me, but I think you have surprised yourself with all of this.
    TODD: You know Blair, sometimes ideas just hit me. Genius ones at that.
     
    Todd pours her another glass of wine.
     
    BLAIR: How did you get yourself to not stress over work tonight? Aren’t you supposed to be investigating something with your co-worker, Gary.
    TODD: Please do not bring up work and especially don’t bring up that pain in my a** Gary. I want this to be a good night.
    BLAIR: Sorry forget I mentioned it. Let’s talks about us. Actually, let’s not talk at all.
     
    She kisses him
     
    --
     
    At the party:
    The music is blaring as the beers are flowing into teens mouths.
     
    Zack is dancing with Mandy.
     
    MANDY: I am shocked that you have some moves…well one move. Swaying. (Laughs)
    ZACK: Oh you are just hilarious. Because you are just a regular back up dancer for Beyoncé.
    MANDY: Whatever Zachery.
     
    The song stops playing and the two stop dancing.
     
    MANDY: Thank you for the dance anyway.
    ZACK: Any time Motor Mouth.
     
    She grabs a beer and walks off.
     
    Zack goes and finds Sam who is sitting down looking bored out of his mind.
     
    SAM: ...Can I go home yet? The neighbors across the street are having a barbecue and sure, I wasn’t invited because my family has made themselves the outcasts on the block, but I still would love to go sneak in.
    ZACK: Not yet, please. I need you to go and distract Cory so I can dance with Anne.
    SAM: Oh you just want me to go distract the big burly football star?
    ZACK: Yes.
    SAM: Fine…but then I’m out!
     
    --
     
    “Power trip” by J Cole starts to play:
     
     
    [:00] The BBQ continues. Holden and Lily are eating. Holden grabs Lilys hand and squeezes it before lifting it up and kissing her hand.
     
    Luke gets a text on his phone. It is from Ben wishing him a happy 4th of July! Luke smiles wide.
     
    [:16] Trinity takes a sip of her lemonade. She gazes across the street towards Sams/the Manning house.
     
    Elijah is sitting next to Malik and a few nurses from the hospital.
     
    ELIJAH: Excuse me I have to make a phone call.
     
    Elijah calls his son, Terrance...
     
    [:31] Morris walks inside the house. He takes a bottle of whiskey out of a cupboard. He takes a drink straight from the bottle. He pours a large amount into his glass of soda and takes a nice, long drink of it.
     
    He looks back outside on Eartha eating alone. Trinity goes and sits by her. Morris makes his way back outside and sits by Eartha and Trinity who both do not look pleased that he is sitting there.
     
    [:57] At the party, Sam is talking to Cory and his friends. His friends are passing a joint of marijuana around.
     
    CORY: You seem so bored here. You need a hit.
    SAM: You really going to give me one, I thought you didn’t like me?
    CORY: I don’t even know you.
    FRIEND #1: Here you go. It is legal in Colorado you know.
    SAM: Yeah, not for high schoolers, but I would love some!
     
    Sam gets the joint and takes a nice big hit off of it coughing a bit afterwards.
     
    [1:22] Zack is with Anne
     
    ZACK: Want to dance Anne?
    ANNE: Yeah, why not..
     
    The two start to dance together. As they are dancing Zack is trying to get closer and closer to her.
     
    [1:34] Cut back to Sam taking another hit of weed!
     
    CORY: Don’t be stingy now! Like it?
    SAM: I think I needed this. It has been too long since I’ve had some.
     
    He turns around and sees Zack and Anne dancing and busts out laughing.
     
    SAM: Right on.
     
    [1:48] Mandy is getting another drink. She sees Anne and Zack dancing too and isn’t all that thrilled about it.
     
    As Zack and Anne are dancing he finally gets close enough to where she is grinding on him. Zack is nothing but thrilled. She turns around and their necks and faces are close together. Both seemingly much into the dancing.
     
    [2:14] Out in the moonlight, Todd moves the wine and the candles. He and Blair are making out. He pushes her down onto the blanket.
     
    BLAIR: Are we really going to do this, Todd. Do you not think we are too old?
    TODD: Never, Blair.
     
    Todd takes off her shirt and then her bra.
     
    He starts kissing up on her neck as Blair then takes off his shirt.
     
    Todd sticks his hand down her pants before unbuttoning them.
     
    They both continue to undress as Fireworks start to go off in the distance over the mountains.
     
    Todd and Blair are making love under the moonlight and the light from the fire works…
     
    [2:45] Fireworks continue to go off beautifully lighting up the sky!
     

     
    [2:50] SONG COMPLETELY STOPS.
     
    Marah hugs her parents again.
     
    REVA: See you later. Good luck tomorrow.
    MARAH: Thank you so much.
     
    Marah is making her way to her car as she sees the fireworks going off in the distance.
     
    The light from the fireworks reveals someone in the nearby bushes.
     
    That someone watches Marah get in her car and drive away.
     
    The person then gets up and looks into the window at Jack, Josh and Reva…
     
    FADE TO BLACK
     
    Credits roll
     
    I do not own any non original characters nor any pics *
     
    *SEE THE ELIJAH AND TERRANCE PHONE CALL IN JUST PARADISE #13*
  24. Days22
    Malik is at home

    He is looking over some of his modeling pictures from the modeling contest.

    MALIK: I am shocked that they chose me. I look straight up goofy!

    He hears some arguing going on from the other room.

    MALIK: Every time those two come home they bicker…not today!

    Malik gets up and enters his parents bedroom.

    Morris and Eartha stop arguing and look at him

    MALIK: Look I know you have never liked us in your room, but—
    MORRIS: --Oh it is not OUR room anymore. Your mother has practically moved into the guest room!
    MALIK: Exactly and I would love to know WHY?
    EARTHA: It’s a long story.
    MALIK: I have all day. I don’t start my job for a few days.

    MORRIS: I do not want to drag you kids into this.
    MALIK: I am far from a kid anymore. Tell me what has gone so wrong the last two years between you two? It has been hell in this house.
    EARTHA: I am sorry we have been so hellish to live with.
    MORRIS: All I have to say is blame your mother.
    EARTHA: He is only blaming me because he cannot handle his own issues. I will tell you all about them, son!

    --

    Outside of the house, Sam and Trinity are talking.

    TRINITY: Please get me out of here?
    SAM: Everything okay?
    TRINITY: Sure other than the fact that my family is so annoying.
    SAM: I am glad you want to go somewhere…because I do have a surprise for you. (grins)

    Trinity cuts her eyes at Sam suspiciously

    SAM: You will be happy!
    TRINITY: Fine. I will come with you. Besides, I need to get out of this wind. Messing up my curls. I so need to get a relaxer.
    SAM: A what?
    TRINITY: Nothing white boy let’s just go..

    They get into the car.

    --

    At union creek high:

    Zack runs into Mandy in the halls.

    MANDY: Only you would volunteer to come to this school in the summer. Nerd.
    ZACK: And what are you doing here?
    MANDY: Just had a cheerleading meeting. I’ll leave you to your nerdiness now.
    ZACK: Whatever motor mouth Mandy! Go tell the town you saw me here.

    Zack walks into Miss Morgans classroom.

    MISS MORGAN: Thanks for volunteering to help tutor math.
    ZACK: It is no problem. I like to help people with this subject.
    MISS MORGAN: Will your new friend Sam be coming? I told him he should.
    ZACK: I doubt it. For some reason he is happy with his C’s.

    --

    At Holden and Lilys house:

    HOLDEN: I see you grinning over there.
    LILY: Twas a good night.
    HOLDEN: It sure was.

    He sees the mail from the Colorado government on the table.

    HOLDEN: I didn’t get to tell you something last night

    Kisses her neck

    HOLDEN: When you…

    Kisses her shoulder

    HOLDEN: …Walked on over…

    Runs his hands down her back

    HOLDEN: …Pushed me down on the bed…

    He gazes into her eyes

    HOLDEN: ….And seduced me, Mrs Snyder

    He kisses her on her lips

    LILY: Keep this up and we are ending right back on the bed, but what did you not get to tell me?
    HOLDEN: I got mail about a job offer at some new local government program
    LILY: Government?
    HOLDEN: Yeah I was surprised too..

    --

    At the hospital: A nurse is in with Jack

    NURSE: You get out tomorrow. Do you know where you are going to go yet?
    JACK: I gain back my independence on Independence Day. How ironic is that? Now of course ill be living that independence in some back alley I am sure but who cares. Not this hospital!
    NURSE: That is not true.

    Reva and Josh enter

    JOSH: Are you two talking about where Jack is going when he is released?
    NURSE: We were
    JACK: You two again…
    REVA: Yes us two and you don’t have to worry about where you are going. You are moving in with us!

    Jack looks at them both and side eyes them.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x75BmwP7bhg

    Zack and Miss Morgan are going over some lesson plans.

    MISS MORGAN: I will go over the examples and then you can help some of the students individually.

    Anne walks in

    ZACK: Perfect.
    MISS MORGAN: Thanks again.

    Zack seems excited now that Anne has arrived,

    Miss Morgan starts handing out papers.

    ZACK: The real reason I am doing this.

    Zack waves to Anne and she waves back

    --

    Sam has taken Trinity to the Union Creek Chronicle. They are parked outside.

    TRINITY: Doesn’t your dad own this place.
    SAM: He does and I have gotten us a summer job here!
    TRINITY: For real?
    SAM: I am not playin’
    TRINITY: That is awesome! Thank you so much!
    SAM: Well lets go in.

    They get out and walk inside.

    Luke Snyder greets them.

    LUKE: Todd is out right now, but he wanted me to show you both around.
    TRINITY: Are we actually going to get to write and all that?
    LUKE: Todd says you both will have two student articles each this summer.
    TRINITY: This is dope!
    SAM: I am excited that you are excited.
    TRINITY: You don’t even know.

    Gary comes out and spots them.

    GARY: Hello new co workers
    LUKE: This is Trinity and Sam
    TRINITY: Hi.
    GARY: Hello…Sam, Todds son right? (smirks)
    SAM: That’s me

    Gary shakes his hand..

    --

    Cut to Lily and Holden

    Holden hands Lily the letter he got in the mail.

    LILY: This seems strange to me. Did you apply for a government job?
    HOLDEN: I sure didn’t
    LILY: You should call one of these numbers.
    HOLDEN: I would rather just go to the interview.
    LILY: I hope it is not some kind of scam.

    She looks over the letter

    --

    In Jacks hospital room:

    JACK: What do you mean I am moving in with you? I thought you guys didn’t know me from my…my past life or whatever..
    JOSH: We don’t
    REVA: We just thought it was a good idea.
    JOSH: Well, she thought it was a good idea. I find it kind of weird, myself.
    REVA: You will enjoy our ranch. You will have a room to yourself.

    JACK: A ranch…will there be animals?
    JOSH: We have a few.
    JACK: I don’t know about this.
    REVA: Sure beats living in some back alley don’t you think?
    JACK: Look guys I may not remember my life, but I still have the feeling that I do not do good with animals.
    REVA: You won’t even see them.
    JOSH: I am sure he just needs time to think about it, Reva.
    REVA: Think long and hard.

    --

    At the Davis house:

    EARTHA: Are you sure you really want to know what is up, Malik?
    MALIK: Yes, I do mom.
    EARTHA: Your father here has many issues. He cannot handle life and deals with it through outbursts with himself.
    MORRIS: Do you want to know why I cannot handle life? Because your mother has made it a living hell. She is the one who has this house on fire.
    EARTHA: What has happened to you Morris? You have gotten weak.

    MORRIS: I don’t even know you anymore so you are one to talk! Or did I ever know you? (yells) Huh?! Did I?!
    EARTHA: We better leave the room Malik. I am sure he is about to turn to his precious alcohol.
    MORRIS: Leave Eartha! It is about time since we have been living a lie for twenty years!

    Malik sighs

    --

    Cut to Miss Morgans classroom

    MISS MORGAN: I want to welcome you all to summer algebra tutoring!

    Most of the class groans

    MISS MORGAN: I promise it will not be so bad and it will help your grades for this coming year and beyond.

    Miss Morgan is about to close the door, but Cory walks in late.

    MISS MORGAN: You are late Cory
    CORY: I know. I am sorry Miss Morgan but I had a prior engagement.
    MISS MORGAN: It is okay. Just Find a seat.

    Zack looks up to see Cory sit next to Anne

    His smile quickly turns to a frown.

    --

    Gary and Luke are giving Sam and Trinity a tour around the Chronicle building.
    LUKE: I think we covered everything.
    GARY: We have
    SAM: So when do we get to start?
    LUKE: You will have to ask your dad that.
    TRINITY: This is thrilling.
    LUKE: I like this passion. Show that in your articles. Choose something you are passionate about.
    TRINITY: Oh I will.

    GARY: We need to get back to work now.
    LUKE: Okay, Okay Gary. See you both next time.
    TRINITY: Thank you so much for this!

    Trinity hugs Sam in all her excitement

    --

    Back to Holden and Lily:

    LILY: Will you please call one of these numbers first before meeting with them.
    HOLDEN: I checked the numbers and they do belong to some local government offices.
    LILY: Hm, this is intriguing.
    HOLDEN: Sure is. I just wonder why they chose me and are reaching out to me.
    LILY: I am sure they have good reason. If this is on the up and up I am thrilled for you! I felt bad that you moved here just for me.
    HOLDEN: I have to admit I am pretty exhilarated by this prospect.

    --

    Back in Jacks hospital room:

    REVA: So did you think it over?
    JACK: Oh yes You have given me all of two minutes to think about moving in with strangers.
    REVA: Not to be rude, but to you everyone is a stranger right now
    JOSH: Go easy on him!
    REVA: I just want to help the man out.

    JACK: I do appreciate it.
    REVA: So you will stop being stubborn and move to the ranch?
    JACK: Do I have a choice?
    REVA: No.
    JACK: I can see that. Then sure. I will try it out.

    Josh looks on still uneasy

    --

    The Davis house:

    MORRIS: Your mother married me for her career and that is all.
    EARTHA: I am sick of you saying that!
    MALIK: I think I made a mistake coming in here.
    MORRIS: It is true Eartha and You know it!
    EARTHA: Sick of this and sick of you!

    Eartha exits the room.

    MALIK: So this a bad time to ask if tomorrows July 4th Barbecue is still on?
    MORRIS: Very funny.
    MALIK: Wish I could lighten this mood, but no chance of that.
    MORRIS: I’m sorry you had to hear that.
    MALIK: I am a grown man now I can handle it, but some advice dad. You two need to figure your sh*t out.

    Malik pats Morris on the back and exits as well.

    Morris closes the bedroom door.

    He takes out a bottle of cognac from a dresser drawer.

    He sits on the bed and starts to drink straight from the bottle…

    FADE OUT

    Credits roll

    *I do not own any non original characters nor any pics




  25. Days22
    The Mystery man has just collapsed. He made his way over a hill and is now just entering the city. He looks on towards the city.

    MYSTERY MAN: So close…I must get back up…

    The man struggles to get back to his feet.

    He is able to…

    --

    Cut to a nearby park.

    Marah Lewis is out for jog.

    Malik Davis is also out for a jog.

    The two end up getting in each other’s way and Malik almost knocks her over.

    Marahs shoe comes off in the process.

    MALIK: I am so sorry.
    MARAH: It’s okay. You were just running hard.
    MALIK: You were too! I think your shoe would agree.
    MARAH: Guess I better pick that up.

    She bends over to pick up her shoe and as she does Malik makes sure to check her out.

    She puts her shoe back on and turns back around.

    MALIK: Well let me introduce myself. Malik Davis.
    MARAH: I’m Marah Lewis.

    The two shake hands.

    --
    Josh and Reva are sitting outside of a café sippin on some coffee.

    REVA: I am so happy for our daughters adventure.
    JOSH: Me too. I am glad we can help out.
    REVA: Look at us Josh. Refusing to get old and trying to keep up with our kids.
    JOSH: I think we do a good job.

    He kisses her hand. They are both smiling.

    However, Revas smile soon changes as she sees Blair
    walking towards the Café.

    Reva and Blair make eye contact and neither are pleased.

    BLAIR: Excuse me. What are you staring at?
    REVA: Oh don’t flatter yourself. I’m just wishing we didn’t have to run into each other again.
    BLAIR: I’d love to never see your face again either!
    JOSH: Not this again.

    --

    AT THE UNION CREEK CHRONICLE:

    Todd is still upset.

    Tea and Gary look on.

    TEA: I think you should just calm down and honor the contract, Todd.
    TODD: I am not just gonna calm down! This damn weird clause in the contract.

    He turns to Gary.

    TODD: Listen, Cary! You tell--
    GARY: --Its Gary!
    TODD: Just tell your boss he doesn’t want to mess with Todd Manning.
    GARY: Look, there is no need for threats. I can even help you out with this investigative assignment.
    TODD: You know what I want from you?
    GARY: What is that?
    TODD: To leave the damn room!

    Todd opens the door and Gary does leave. Todd slams the door.

    TODD: This is upsetting.
    TEA: I am upset too.
    TODD: Good, you should be! I am glad you are in this with me.
    TEA: I’m not upset about this.
    TODD: Then what’s wrong?

    TEA: You Todd. You had to move here of all places. You know Danielle moved here to Union Creek to get away awhile and go to college. But here comes you… following her!

    Todd looks on

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87IkQB5bKzo

    At the park:

    Marah and Malik are still talking.

    MALIK: So you are new to town?
    MARAH: I have been here about a month. Getting a new fashion company off the ground!
    MALIK: Fashion? I like fashion. Though don’t let my old running gear tell you otherwise.
    MARAH: You look fine and yes fashion. Me and Lily Snyder are going into business together.

    MALIK: Lily Snyder? Wow. That is my neighbor!
    MARAH: Oh cool! Small world.
    MALIK: It is, but I am glad it is. Might mean I’ll see you more.

    Marah smiles.
    --

    At the chronicle:

    Luke Snyder corners Gary.

    LUKE: What was that about?
    GARY: What do you mean?
    LUKE: Don’t play coy. You and the new boss were in that room together. What were you talking about?
    GARY: Can’t I get to know my new boss?
    LUKE: I think this means you knew more than you were letting on in the first place.
    GARY: You are jumping to conclusions man!
    LUKE: I’m not dumb. I’m an investigative journalist after all. I’ll find out what’s going on.

    Gary smirks

    --

    Cut to Todd and Tea

    TODD: I did not follow Dani here.
    TEA: It is quite the coincidence Todd and you two already have a tumultuous relationship. How do you think she is going to see your move here?
    TODD: She will see that her loving father will be near in case she ever needs him.
    TEA: Keep wishing. Just don’t mess with her.

    TODD: I am not going to stay away from her if that’s what you mean!
    TEA: That is not what I am saying at all. I just want you to mend the non-relationship you two have.
    TODD: I would love to Tea. She doesn’t make it easy! She truly is your daughter.
    TEA: Just don’t mess it up Todd.

    She exits the room

    --
    Outside of the café…

    Reva and Blair are having another show down.

    REVA: Just go away and get your coffee.

    Blair turns to Josh

    BLAIR: (To Josh) I will go inside. And I hope this is the last time I have to see your wife.
    REVA: I am right here. You can talk to me.
    BLAIR: No thanks.

    Blair walks into the café

    REVA: She better walk away.
    JOSH: Don’t start to get all riled up Josh.
    REVA: I am not don’t you worry. I see her for what she is. Just a b*tch.
    JOSH: I don’t think this caffeine is gonna help you not get riled up though.
    REVA: I think--

    Just then Reva sees something.

    It is the mystery man limping in street.

    REVA: Oh my god..

    --

    Back at the chronicle

    LUKE: I am going to keep hounding you until you tell me what you know about the buyout of the paper…
    GARY: I don’t know why. I really do not know anything.
    LUKE: I can tell by the smirk you keep trying to hold in that is a lie.
    GARY: Believe what you must.

    Gary sits down at his desk.

    LUKE: Just tell me so I don’t have to keep annoying you?
    GARY: I’ll tell you this…a good journalist never gives up his sources.

    --

    Outside of the café

    Reva has spotted the mystery man (who’s face we still cannot see) limping along.

    REVA: …That man needs help, Joshua!
    JOSH: He does look very ill or something

    Josh and Reva get up as the man walks towards them. He is wobbling around.

    The Mystery Man starts to fall.

    Reva gets out of the way. As she is doing so Blair is walking out of the café with her iced coffee.

    Reva runs right into Blair!

    The ice coffee goes all over Blair. She stands there in shock.

    BLAIR: No. you. didn’t.

    Reva can’t help but crack a smile.

    REVA: My, my. Looks like you made a mess.

    Meanwhile, Josh has caught the mystery man from falling to the ground.

    JOSH: Reva, call 911!

    --

    Todd is parked outside of a house.

    He gets out of the car and walks up to the door.

    He rings the doorbell.
    .
    ..
    ...
    ....
    .....




    Danielle opens the door.


    TODD: Hi Dani
    DANI: What the hell are you doing here?

    FADE TO BLACK

    Credits roll

    *I do not own some of these characters nor any of the pictures
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