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I have been informed & have seen your comments but the issue is that you all cannot see them. There are so many issues with this blog that I am currently addressing with the mods when they decide to answer to back. Bear with me. And finally, please pass the word around readers about the great shows here on SON. There are so many talented writer but so little readers and writers. Please pass the word along if you post on other boards with huge amounts of posters and guests. We have to keep this place rejuvenated with fresh readers and stories.
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ALERT!!!
TGL: The Guiding Light will be taking a hiatus for awhile. But stay tuned and read the other great blogs here on SON.
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IS BACK!
Another soap is making its return under the hands of the same head writer of TGL: THE GUIDINGLIGHT. Picking up where the last episode of AS THE WORLD TURNS sadly left us. Expect twists and turns that centers around the Hughes, Stewarts, and Snyder/Walsh clan! Here is a chance to see your cast:
Returning:
Don Hasting as Bob Hughes
Kathyrn Hays as Kim Hughes
Elizabeth Hubbard as Lucinda Walsh
Larry Bryggman as John Dixon
Colleen Zenk as Barbara Ryan Coleman
Ellen Dolan as Margo Hughes
Scott Holmes as Tom Hughes
Martha Byrne as Lily Walsh
Jon Hensley as Holden Snyder
Maura West as Carly Snyder
Michael Park as Jack Snyder
Terri Conn as Katie Perretti Hughes
Trent Dawson as Henry Coleman
Kelly M. Hensley as Emily Stewart
Roger Howarth as Paul Ryan
Grayson McCouch as Dusty Donovan
Agim Kaba as Aaron Snyder
Julie Pinson as Janet Ciccone
Billy Magnussen as Casey Hughes
Marnie Schulenberg as Allison Stewart
Ashley Greiner as Faith Snyder
Mick Hazen as Parker Munson
Daniel Manche as JJ Snyder
Marie Wilson as Meg Snyder
Cady McClain as Rosanna Cabot
Scott Bryce as Craig Montgomery
Van Hansis as Luke Snyder
Jake Silbermann as Noah Mayer
Susan Masters as Susan Stewart
Kathleen Widdoes as Emma Stewart
...and Eileen Fulton as Lisa Grimaldi
Returning:
Tom Degnan as Adam Munson
Alex Chando as Maddie Coleman
Chauntee Schuler as Bonnie McKechnie
New Faces
Nick Stabile as Chris Hughes
Kate Mansi as Jamie Sartell Hughes
Tiana Benjamin as Monique Wexler
Cornelius Smith Jr. as Dallas Griffin
Rhassaan Orange as Mitch Wexler
Wally Kurth as Mac Hutchins
Sam Beherns as Lars Stenbeck
Shayna Rose as Clark Coleman
Stuart Damon as Carter Wallace
Dylan Bruce as Ryder Hughes
Marco Dapper as Chase Trudeau
John Brotherton as Stephen Wyatt
Alycia Purott as Samantha Cory
Heidi Mueller as Charlotte Whitney
Cameron Mathison as Scott Eldridge
Matt Walton as Mason Sartell
Noelle Beck as Adrienne Pointdexter
Kin Shriner as Sean Markham
Eddie Alderson as Daniel Hughes
Leaving:
Ben Levin as Gabriel Montgomery
Sarah Wilson as Liberty Ciccone
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After a long hiatus, TGL: THE GUIDINGLIGHT is coming back! However, with good news, there is bad news. The show is having major casting changes. See below:
Sarah Brown as Cassie Layne
Kristolyn Lloyd as Tierra Renaldi
Kim Matula as Trista Tucker
Chris Fountain as Rocky Cooper
Drew Garrett as Jason Marler
Chad Duell as Kevin Marler
Megan Ward as Harley Cooper
Matthew Ashford as Reginald Wilson
Wendy Moniz reprises as Dinah Marler
Rick Hearst reprises as Alan Michael Spaulding
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FADE IN:
INT. SPAULDING MANOR – STUDY
We open up with India on the phone. It is clear that she is anxious.
India: Alan, call me when you get this message. This is very important.
India hangs up the phone as Dorrie enters the room. She plops down on the sofa.
Dorrie: Well aren’t you anxious. You only get this anxious when you’re onto something. (eager) What is it, Mother?
India scopes around to see if anyone is looking. She then closes the door to the study and sits next to Dorrie. She grabs her daughter’s hand, grinning.
India: I think I might’ve landed my meal ticket!
Dorrie: Our meal ticket. And how so?
India: Caroline!
Dorrie: (snatching away, puzzled) Say what?
India: Now listen, sweetheart. . .
Dorrie: Mom, I thought were talking about us getting some serious c-notes. A real meal ticket.
India: Trust me. We are.
Dorrie: Yeah. OK. The only meal ticket I see us getting from her is dinner, (looks at watch) which is about to be served in a while.
India: Dorrie, listen. . .
Dorrie: Why?! I’ve listened to you so far and where has that gotten me? Nowhere.
India: Dorrie, just listen. What I have to say may sound weird—
Dorrie: I’m sure it does.
India: Trust me. Just trust me. What I have on that woman could have us rolling in the dough for the rest of our lives.
Disinterested and over her mother’s schemes, Dorrie gets up and exit.
India: Dorrie! Dorrie! Just trust me, baby. Momma’s got a plan.
On India stirring with the information that she has,
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INT. HAWK’S APT
Laurel and Rusty are mesmerized at the sight of one another. They’re thrilled to see one another but bitter too—such mixed feelings. Trista reaches out and grabs Laurel’s hand.
Trista: (attempting to drag her) Mom, let’s go.
This stuns Rusty.
Rusty: Mom? Wait—Trista is—
Laurel: My daughter, yes. Our daughter. . .
Hawk comes up behind and places a hand on Laurel’s and Trista’s shoulder. He nods, reassuring Rusty that it is true.
On Rusty overcome with emotion,
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FADE IN:
INT. HAWK’S APT (MOMENTS LATER)
Everyone is now seated and there is tension. Most of it is coming from Rusty.
Rusty: (to Hawk) How long have you known?
Hawk: For a while now.
Rusty: (fuming) I said how long?!
Laurel: Rusty!
Hawk: No, Laurel! He has a right to know. . .
Rusty: I sure as h*ll do! How long?!
Hawk: Since she was born!
Rusty is blown back by this. He doesn’t know whether or not he wants to sock Hawk or not.
Hawk: Rusty, I—
Rusty: Pa. . .
Laurel: (cutting) I told him and Sarah to keep quiet! It was my decision!
Rusty: What?! Ma knew too?!
Hawk nods, embarrassed.
Rusty: Who else knows?
Hawk: Reva’s known for a few weeks. Cassie too.
Rusty: What about Roxie?! Does she know too?!
Hawk: Rusty, you—
Rusty: I’m just saying! Everyone else in this family knows. All except me. But why am I even surprised? This family is known to keep secrets.
Trista: I’m sorry. This was all my fault.
Rusty: What? Sweetheart, no—
Trista: I just wanted to be near you. I wanted to know my father, his family. (tearing up) I know that you’re running for mayor, and it’s very important to you. I wasn’t going to tell you until after the election. You don’t have to worry. I won’t say a word for as long as you want.
Rusty grabs Trista and holds his daughter tightly. Trista buries her face into his chest, crying.
Rusty: (kissing her forehead) It’s going to alright, my child. It’s going to be alright. Daddy is here.
On Rusty looking at Laurel and Hawk with malice,
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EXT. REVA & JEFFERY (PORCH)
Reva and Cassie sit in the rocking chairs watching the sun go down. The sip on wine as Olivia pulls into the driveway.
Reva: What does she want?
Cassie: Probably looking for me.
Olivia gets out the car. She makes her way up to Reva and Cassie.
Cassie: What now, Olivia? Something wrong with the Beacon?
Olivia: No.
Cassie: Then what is it?
Olivia: I came to see Reva.
Cassie is stunned. She glances over at Reva.
On Reva amused and stunned (too),
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INT. WSPR (HALL/ALAN MICHAEL’S OFFICE)
Holly passes by Alan Michael’s office and notices the door slightly ajar. It’s dimly lit from a lamp, and Holly gently pushes open the door to see Alan Michael working on something.
Holly: What are you doing here?
AM: Going over some of your notes.
Holly enters in the room and closes the door.
Holly: Well I can assure you that nothing is wrong with them. I’ve been a producer for years—
AM: (snappy) Did I say anything was wrong with them? I was just checking them. It is my job as general manager to check over you.
Holly: Excuse me. Let me get back to work before you do find something wrong with them. . .
Holly goes to leave when:
AM: Holly, wait! Wait. . .
Holly: Oh. Did you find something wrong? That didn’t take you too long.
AM: That isn’t what I was stopping you for.
Holly: Then what, Alan Michael?
AM: My mom. . .
Holly: (concerned) What now? (uneasy) Does anyone—
AM: No. No one knows. Yet. . .
Holly: (sighs) OK. Then what?
AM: We just got into another fight.
Holly: Alan Michael, why? Why are you so hard on her?
AM: I’m not hard on her!
Holly: I beg to differ.
AM: I almost caught her drinking.
Holly: No! Not Hope. She told me she was clean.
AM: Well she was quick to take the glass of wine when Bill offered it to her.
Holly: You sure?
AM: Yes. I saw the glass touching her lips and if I didn’t walk in when I did, she would’ve relapsed.
Holly reaches for the phone and starts dialing.
Holly: Where is she? I wanna talk to her. Maybe I can help her seeing as I know what she is going through.
AM: I doubt you’ll be able to reach her at the manor. I fired her.
Holly: What?! You have to go undo what you’ve done.
AM: If anything, I’m doing her a favor. I’m getting her away from Spaulding manor. That place is toxic.
Holly: No! What you’re doing pushing her near the bottle with your constant berating! You should be glad that she is still alive after the tragedy experienced!
Alan Michael remains stoic, but the words of Holly are hitting him to the core. He is about to crack when:
Lighting Assistant: (peeking in) Mr. Spaulding?
AM: Yes.
Lighting Assistant: This was taped on your car.
The Lighting Assistant hands Alan Michael an envelope. He turns and leaves. Alan Michael rips it open, pulls out the letter, reads it, and his face nearly drops.
Holly: What is it? Is it Hope?
AM: Nope. But we better find her and quickly.
Alan Michael shows Holly the letter, which reads:
ONE CAN ONLY HOPE THAT WE HAVE MORE THAN ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
I KNOW YOUR LITTLE SECRET.
YOU'RE ON BORROWED TIME. . .
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INT. REVA & JEFFREY (KITCHEN)
Jeffrey: Reva! Reva!
Jeffrey enters into the kitchen to see that it is candle lit. Reva is sitting at the table wearing nothing but a negligee. She seductively signals for him to come join her.
Grinning, Jeffrey starts to undo his tie as he walks over to the table. He has a seat across from Reva.
Jeffrey: Where is Colin?
Reva: Sleep. Want some wine?
Jeffrey: Sure.
Reva pours him a glass.
Jeffrey: Good. Now I wanna apologize for earlier--
Reva takes his glass of wine and tosses it in his face.
Jeffrey: What the--?! Reva!
Reva: You slick son-of-a-b*tch! How dare you go to Olivia and try and get her to fire me! What right do you have?!
Jeffrey: Reva, calm down. . .
Reva: Calm down? Calm down?! Oh I'm just get started. Now answer the question!
Jeffrey: What right I have?! Is that what you wanna know?!
Reva: Yes!
Jeffrey: All the right. I don't want you working the Josh--h*ll I forbid it!
Reva: Well no man has EVER forbid Reva Shayne from doing anything and won't!
Reva is about to leave when Jeffrey grabs her by the arm.
Jeffrey: It's me or that job. Make your choice.
Reva thinks about for it a second then:
Reva: (coldly) Goodbye, Jeffrey.
Reva snatches away from him and sashays up the stars.
On a wet and angry Jeffrey,
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INT. HAWK'S APT
It is now only Laurel, Hawk, and Rusty.
Rusty: (shaking his head in disbelief) I can't be you, Laurel. I just can't.
Laurel: I did it for you!
Rusty: No. You did it for yourself.
Hawk: That's not fair!
Rusty: And neither is you and Mom keeping this secret. Keeping my daughter away from me!
Laurel: You act like I did it out of malice.
Rusty: It seems like you did. May I remind you that you broke up with me?
Laurel: I know, Rusty!
Rusty: I would've married you and we could've raised Trista together. You've not only robbed her but me too!
Laurel: God d*mmit, Rusty! No one has robbed you! You chose your career long before we broke up! I just helped you if anything. And according to this--
Laurel picks up the newspaper and flashes it in Rusty's face. It's a pic of him, his fiance, and her daughter.
Laurel: Looks like you aren't too robbed! You've landed another family!
Rusty: Don't do that.
Laurel: Do what?!
Rusty: Throw my fiance in my face. Don't do it!
Laurel walks up on Rusty and gets his face. They're so close that it could go either way--blow being tossed or them falling into a kiss.
Laurel: I just did.
Laurel whips her, smacking Rusty in the face. She grabs her purse and coat and heads to the door.
Laurel: Enjoy your daughter while you can because as soon as her semester ends, I'll be taking her back to Georgia.
Rusty: Over my dead body. She's staying here!
Hawk: OK! Enough you two!
Laurel: (opening door) Goodnight, Hawk. Rusty, I meant what I said. Enjoy your time now. The clock is ticking.
Laurel exits and slams the door.
On Rusty pacing the floor realizing he is on borrowed time,
FADE OUT
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INT. SPAULDING LIVING ROOM
Phillip, Lizzie, Beth, James, Alan Michael, Bill, India, Dorrie, and Alan enter tossing their belongings off to the side. They all slump onto the various chairs, still stricken with concern for Alex.
Beth: Do you all know when visiting hours begin tomorrow?
A-M: Some time around 8 AM.
Beth: Thanks. I'll go visit Alex after the board meeting.
Alan: (becoming alert) Board meeting?
Phillip: Yeah. The one we were supposed to have today? I postponed it till tomorrow.
Alan: For what? Alex is out of commission, so I should resume full control of Spaulding until she gets better.
Phillip: Not so fast, Dad. There is still myself and Alan Michael--
A-M: I don't want anything to do with Spaulding. Dad and I are finally on the same page and I wanna keep it that way. You're on your own, brother. Dad, have fun. You have my vote.
Alan: (touched) Thanks son.
Phillip watches on as this touching moment takes place in disbelief.
Phillip: We can't decide who is running the company right here! The board has to decide. . .
A-M: Well I want no part of Spaulding. I'm just fine at WSPR and the Springfield Journal.
Alan: Well that's two votes.
Beth: Well my vote is for Phillip.
Alan: (flippant) As if that came as a surprise. . .
India: And my vote is Alan!
Lizzie: What are you talking about, you don't have a vote.
Phillip: Actually she does.
Lizzie: What?!
Alan: You can blame your father for that. He and Alan Michael had a clause in their marriages giving their exes a substantial amount of stock in the company.
Lizzie: Then I vote for my father!
Everyone looks at James, who is in his own world. He then notices the piercing looks, resembling a pack of hyenas circling their prey.
Lizzie: You're vote?
James: Then I vote for you.
Alan: What?!
Lizzie: (overlapping) Me?!
James: Yeah, you. Dad and Alan Michael ran the company when they were your age, so why can't you?
Bill: I second that.
Lizzie: (baffled) You guys can't be serious.
Alan: Clearly they can't be.
Phillip sits back and examines this ordeal in deep thought, then
Phillip: I third that decision.
Everyone: Huh?
Phillip: I support Lizzie being interim Co-CEO of Spaulding for the time being, and every vote cast for me will go to her.
Alan: You can't do that!!
Phillip: (smiling proudly) I just did. I think that this is the right time for Lizzie.
Alan: Well what about the other board members?!
Phillip: I seriously doubt that any of them will vote in your favor, Dad. Plus, you'll still be a Co-CEO unless you want to make the vote be for full CEO.
Alan, looking cross, sits back in the sofa with his arms crossed.
Lizzie: (emotional) Thanks, Dad. (to Alan) And I hope I can learn a lot from you for the time being.
Alan gets up and storms off.
Lizzie: . . .Or not.
India: (awkwardly) So. . . does that mean I can still run the Spaulding foundation and do PR for the company?
Lizzie: (getting up) For the time being. (walking off) Until I catch you screwing up and you're fired.
Bill: Goodnight, everyone.
Beth: Night.
Bill follows Lizzie as they exit.
India: Well I better get some rest too.
Beth: You better because your days are numbered.
India turns her head up and walks up with Dorrie tagging behind her. The two pass by Caroline (Hope), who enter the room with a plate of cookies.
Caroline: Anyone hungry?
A-M: Not anymore.
Caroline is wounded by dig but does her best not to show it.
Phillip: I wouldn't mind a few.
Caroline walks over and holds the plate out to Phillip, who grabs a few. He takes a bite and is pleased with what he has just eaten.
Phillip: Taste good. I haven't had cookies like this since your Aunt Meta, Alan Michael. Tastes like her cookies.
Caroline contains herself as she almost looses it.
A-M: (getting up) I can't.
Phillip: Where are you going?
A-M: To call Lucy and let her know what has happened to Susan and Nick. I'll see you all in the morning. (at Caroline, coldly) Well hopefully some of you.
Alan Michael exits. Then Phillip gets up and grabs his coat.
Beth: Where are you going?
Phillip: To grab a late order from Company. James, call and make the order and get me the usual. Order whatever you guys like.
Beth: Then I am coming with you.
Phillip: Beth, not this time. I need some time alone.
Phillip exits. On Beth, hurt a bit,
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INT. COMPANY
A few minutes late, Phillip enters and heads to the counter where Daisy is standing.
Phillip: Hey you!
Daisy: Hey. Your order should be done shortly.
Phillip: Take your time.
Phillip turns away for a second to scope the room out, but notices Kevin and Jason passing by about to exit.
Phillip: (stopping them) Hey, Kevin. And welcome home, Jason.
Jason: What?
Phillip: I said welcome home.
Kevin: (speeding up convo, trying to push Jason out the door) Thank, Phillip. So nice to see you.
Jason: (jerking free) You're being condescending.
Phillip: (perplexed) What are you talking about?
Jason: You think I've forgotten that you killed my dad?
Phillip is stunned by this. Kevin goes to drag Jason out again but Jason pushes him off of him.
Jason: You killed my father and you got off scots-free but you won't get off that easily. You've forgotten who I am!
Phillip: Jason, calm down. Let's sit down and. . .
Jason: I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU! (with venom) Not ever. . .
Buzz and Rocky come from the back to see what is going on--Phillip and Jason facing off.
Phillip: You're making a spectacle, Jason.
Kevin: Yeah, you are!
Jason: Shut up, Kevin! (to Phillip) And you, you can't tell me a damn thing. You murderer. My father is dead because of you and you're sidekick! Dead!
Mel and Leah, who happen to be sitting nearby, watch on.
Mel: I better call Blake. . .
Leah: For what?! What he is saying is all true. They did call their father and he should be angry. Don't you all see it.
Mel: Leah!
Becoming too much, Leah gets up and storms towards the bathroom. Mel chases after her.
Jason: You see that? You see how everyone is affected by your stupid actions?!
Phillip eyes well up with tears as he realizes for once what he has truly caused.
Jason: My father was there for you always and you betrayed him!
Kevin: And you are embarrassing his name by acting like this now, Jason!
Jason: Oh no, I'm doing him a service. I'm seeking vengeance!
Phillip: Jason. . .
Jason: Oh don't (mocking) "Jason" me! I don't wanna hear it. Just know that your days of living comfortably with your wife and kids are over.
Kevin: Stop! He's our family!
Jason: And blood will bring you down quicker than water. Dad had to learn the hard way, but you will too Phillip. Not only am I my father's son but I am also my grandfather's grandson! You'll know that soon enough.
Holly (OS): Jason!
Jason turns to see Holly, Dinah, and Blake standing by the door, shocked by the entire ordeal. On Jason, fuming
FADE OUT
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Note to my readers: For the next month, I will be in London studying abroad so I possibly won't be able to do episodes for both ATWT & TGL. Both will be taking a hiatus for awhile but eventually will make a return.
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INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY - LIVING ROOM
We continue where we last left off.
Reva: What is wrong with Marah, Josh?
Josh: I just got a call from one of Marah's friends. Marah is in the hospital.
Reva: What?! (tearing up) Joshua, are kidding me? She's not--
Josh: No she is fine. Just a broken leg and some bruises.
Reva exhales and grabs hope to the counter to support her. Jeffrey consoles Reva.
Jeff: What is going on?
Josh: Marah was trapped in an avalanche.
Reva: Oh my God...how is Sam?
Jeff: Sam? You mean Sam Spencer? Olivia's brother?
Reva: Yeah. Marah and some of her friends from Paris met Sam in Switzerland for a ski trip. (to Josh) How is Sam?
Josh: Sam...Sam is dead.
Jeff: Oh no.
Reva: (simultaneously) Lord help us.
Josh: He died saving Marah. He got her to safety when another rock slide took place. Marah was carried downhill while Sam was buried alive.
Reva: Does Olivia know?
Josh: No. I told her friends that I would personally tell Olivia.
Reva: Poor Olivia. Besides Ava and Emma, Sam was all she had left.
Jeffrey opens the door and starts to head out.
Reva: Where are you going?
Jeff: If anyone should break the news to Olivia, it should be.
Josh: Are you--
Jeff: I am sure. Positively.
Reva: But what about the barbecue?
Jeff: I'll meet you and Colin there.
Jeffrey kisses Reva on the cheek.
Jeff: Josh, you won't mind taking them, won't you?
Josh: No problem.
Jeff: Thanks. (to Reva) See you in a few.
Jeffrey kisses Reva again on the cheek before heading out the door. Fear is riddled all over Reva's face. Josh quickly catches on and leans close to Reva.
Josh: What is wrong?
Reva: I'm just worried -- worried how Olivia is going to take the news.
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INT. BUS - DAY
Trista Tucker, a sullen young southern belle, sits in the back of the bus with headphones on, listening to Mi Voix's, Ritournelle (GL's "dead leaves" theme). She bobs her head side to side, gracefully at the sound of the soothing music. The bus then comes to a halting stop.
Trista: What the h--
Trista removes her headphones and looks up towards the front of the bus as more people pack onto the bus. But one guy, one guy catches her eye. She is enamored by him. She can tell that somehow, he and her are destined to be together.
At the other end of the bus, the guy, is non other than the long absent son, Rocky Cooper. With his tossed, honeycomb blond hair, he meets eyes with Trista. So much passion, so much innocence. They quickly shake off the dreamy glances and come back reality. He quickly makes his way up the aisle to Trista.
Rocky: Can I join you?
Trista: Sure.
Trista moves her bag for Rocky to sit.
Rocky: (extending his hand) I'm Rocky Cooper.
Trista takes his hand and shakes it.
Trista: Nice to meet you. I'm Trista. Trista Tucker.
Bus Driver: (over intercom) Next stop, Springfield.
Trista and Rocky share a smile as the bus begins to take off yet again.
FADE OUT
ROCKY ~N~ TRISTA
*TGL'S NEW SUPERCOUPLE*
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EXT. SPRINGFIELD CITY PARK - DAY
Buzz stands at the grill cooking while Cyrus lumbers beside him, downing a beer.
Buzz: So what were you two arguing about the other day?
Cyrus: (puzzled) Who -- what are you talking about?
Buzz: You and Phillip. What were you two arguing about?
Cyrus: Nothing. Nothing at all.
Buzz: It couldn't have been about nothing. The tension was too thick.
Cyrus laughs to throw Buzz off.
Cyrus: It was nothing. Honest, Buzz. Nothing at all.
Buzz: Ok now.
Buzz's phone rings. He answers it.
INT. COMPANY - DAY
Lillian stands at the counter with phone to her, serving the customers.
INTERCUT - TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Buzz: Hello?
Lillian: Hey, Buzz, I need you come and pick me up at Company.
Buzz: (jokingly) Well I'm kind of doing something now.
Lillian: I know but my car won't start and I have the auto club coming to pick it up. So I have no other way to the cookout.
Buzz glances at Cyrus for a second.
Buzz: (to Lillian) Hold on for a second, babe. (to Cyrus) Could you handle this for me? (gesturing to the grill)
Cyrus: Of course.
Buzz: (to Cyrus) Thanks. (to Lillian) I'm on the way now. Love you.
Lillian: Love you too, Buzz.
Buzz hangs up the phone. Buzz hands Cyrus the fork and scurries off.
EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY
Rafe and Daisy, struggling to carry the coolers, head into the park entrance when Buzz rushes past them.
Daisy: (looking back) Gramps, where are you going?
Buzz: To pick up Lillian, I'll be back. Hold the fort down until I or Rick gets back.
Daisy: Alright!
Rafe and Daisy continue on heading into towards the park entrance until a black Benz whips into the parking spot next to them. Exiting the car very seductively is non other than Blake, wearing a slick, black, provocative dress being the maneater she is. (YES, Blake is a maneater, this is my story darn it! ) Hopping out the front seat is Clarissa, they are not alone! Jason and Kevin are back! They are with them as well. (Kevin of course, fair-haired, and logical like Ross. Jason, dark, a wild card, unpredicatable, like his good ole grandpa, Roger)
Kevin & Jason
Blake: (to Daisy) Hey you! I heard your mother is back in town. How is she doing?
Daisy: I don't know. Don't care to be honest. I haven't really spoken to her myself.
Blake: Oh you two well make up soon. (to Rafe) And how are you?
Rafe: I'm fine, Blake.
Clarissa runs over and hugs Rafe.
Rafe: Hey Clarissa.
Blake: (realizing she has yet to introduce her son) Oh! Daisy, Rafe, meet my sons, Jason & Kevin; Daisy, you remember them don't you? They've just returned back from England and are here to attend Springfield U with you all in the fall. They've been in England with their great-grandma, Barbara.
Daisy: How great!
Daisy shakes Jason's hand. And then Kevin, who is shy and slouching around in the background. Daisy smiles to ease his pains and Kevin is immediately stricken by her smile.
Kevin: It looks as if you were struggling with that cooler. Let me help you with that.
Daisy: Thanks.
Kevin grabs the cooler and Daisy leads him into the park followed by Rafe, Jason, and Clarissa.
Blake: (about Kevin) Such a gentleman.
EXT. BAUER HOME - DAY
Alan Michael, still hidden behind the bushes looks in at Ed and Rick. For a second, he looks as he is going to go for and ring the doorbell when a car pulls up, ending the moment. Alan Michael goes back into hiding in the bushes.
Rushing down the driveway is Phillip and Beth. Rick opens the door to greet and embrace them. Alan Michael still watches on from a far.
Rick: What are you guys doing here?
Phillip: To pick you guys up. Is everything ready?
Rick: I was going to take my car. And plus me and my dad in the car with Alan...
Phillip: Aw come on. Beth, help.
Beth: Rick, come on. Please, for me.
Ed interjects into the conversation.
Ed: Go ahead. Plus I am waiting on Michelle to call back. She had another call from the D.C. It was probably Meta.
Rick: Dad, you sure?
Ed: (laughing) This is so awkward for you to ask me for permission. Go! I can handle it and get things into the car. If not, Michelle and Danny should be here from Monticello by the time everything gets done.
Phillip: How are Danny and Michelle?
Ed: Great. Now that Danny won the mayor position in Monticello, things are going well. That town could use him to help clean up its high crime rates. Plus their closer to home. I would've preferred Bay City, Oakdale, Somerset, or Henderson but I can deal with Monticello.
Rick: Well I will call you, Dad, to check up on things every now and then. (grabs coat) Bye, Dad.
Rick, Beth, and Phillip depart. We hear Alan moan (assuming from the sight of Rick) and the car pulls off.
Ed closes the door. Alan Michael comes from the bushes and approaches the door yet again. Just as he is about the push the doorbell the telephone rings from inside. A-M peers inside the nearby window, listening in. Ed is on the phone, talking to someone. It's pretty serious.
Ed: Michelle...breathe, honey. I can't understand you through sobs...Michelle!
A-M is worried. It's now or never. He rings the doorbell.
Ed: (to Michelle) Collect yourself and I will be back. (rushes to the door) Who is it?
Ed opens the door and is bewildered to see A-M standing in from the of the door.
Ed:...Alan Michael?
A-M: Hey, Uncle Ed. I'm home.
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INT. LIMO - DAY
(James/Phillip/Alex/Beth/Lizzie/Bill/Alan)
Alexandra closes down her compact mirror to gaze over at Phillip, who is impatiently looking down at his watch.
Alex: Looking down at that watch is not going to speed your father up. That man is going to do anything he can to avoid attending the barbecue.
James: I say we leave without him.
Lizzie: I second that motion. Why does Grandfather have to even go? We all know he hates the Bauers and vice versa. Let's just spare everyone the agony and leave him here.
Phillip: Because he's going.
Beth: Well I'd wish he'd hurry. Rick is waiting on us at the park to help set up.
Phillip: I know. (glances at watch again) Where the hell is he?
The limo door opens and Alan coldly slides in. The car takes off.
Phillip: Glad you finally decided to join us, Dad.
Alan doesn't react.
Beth: Alan, are you ok?
Alex: Yes, brother, are you ok? I mean I know you hate the Bauers but do you have to look so stone cold?
Alan: I'M FINE. Can't a man just since in silence? (to James) Fix me a drink.
James fixes Alan. He tries to go for a sip of it when Beth snatches it from him, handing it over to Alan.
Alex: Well whatever has your panties in a bunch needs to happen more often if you are going to remain silent.
Phillip: I am all for it.
INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY
Reva stand in front of the mirror adjusting her hat when Jeffrey walks up behind her, wrapping his arms around her.
Reva: What, Jeffrey?
Jeff: Nothing. Just realizing how lucky I am.
Reva: Umm Hhmm. Whatever. You are still worried about me accepting that position with Lewis Construction.
Jeffrey: No...why would I be worried.
Reva breaks free of Jeffery's grip, facing off with him. She gives off that she is onto him.
Reva: O'Neill, I know you are worried about me and Josh working together again...
Jeff: Again, why would I be worried?
Reva: I don't know but you have been moping around this house for past few days since Josh offered the position back.
Jeff: Reva--
Reva: Look -- if you don't want me to take the job then just say so.
Jeff: I'm just worried about Colin. That's all.
Reva: Lewis has a nursery.
Jeff: That Josh just recently had installed.
Reva: (throwing her hands up in defeat) Here we go.
Jeff: What do you mean, here we go?
Reva: Just admit it, Jeffery! You are jealous of--
Josh barges into the house, distraught.
Josh: Reva, Marah is in trouble.
And on Reva's uneasiness,
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...AND NOW BACK TO, TGL: THE GUIDING LIGHT!!!
EXT. ALLEYWAY - EVENING
The sun slowly begins to set as Rocky and Trista trial closely behind the crook. He cuts the corner and disappears into a door nearby. Trista and Rocky follow behind ending up in:
INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY
inside the the warehouse where they are met up with a gang. The gang members whip out their knives at the presence of Trista and Rocky. From the imprint on their jackets, we can tell they are a newer generation of the the GALAHADS!!
Siri (a gang member): Freeze, or we'll gut you like fish.
Trista freezes in place. Rocky does so also but not before stepping in front of Trista, guarding her.
Rocky: Look just give us back the purse so we can leave.
Siri: Drop dead, dip sh!t.
Trista: Then it looks like we aren't going anywhere then.
Otto, the leader of the gang steps from from the shadows.
Otto: Oh but you are.
Otto snaps his fingers and two male gang member rush over to Rocky. As the both try to grab Rocky and Trista, Rocky manages to fight them off. A third one comes from behind with a bottle about to bash Rocky over the head with a bottle when Trista grabs a brick from the ground, bashing him in the head.
Trista: You better not touch him!
Siri is angered by this and grabs Trista by her hair, holding the knife to her throat.
Siri: Move another step and I will slit that pretty little throat of yours.
CUT TO:
INT. JESSUP FARM - EVENING
Cassie packs up food when the doorbell rings.
Cassie: RJ! RJ, get that please.
RJ comes into the kitchen.
RJ: Mom, where are my white sneakers?
Cassie: The dirty ones? I put them in the washer. Now get the door.
RJ: (moan) Ok.
RJ opens the door to reveal Frank.
RJ: Hey, Mr. Cooper.
Frank: (taking off his shades) Is your mom here?
Cassie (O.C): I'm in the kitchen, Frank.
Frank comes inside. RJ closes the door.
Frank: Hey Cassie. Just stopped by so see if you and RJ wanted to ride with me to the barbecue.
Cassie: Hold on, Frank. (to RJ) Go and get ready.
RJ: Mom, but my shoes.
Cassie: You have many more. Wear some of them.
RJ: Fine.
RJ mopes out of the kitchen.
Cassie: Sorry, Frank.
Frank: It's ok. But did you two still want to go with me to the --
Frank is interrupted by the door opening and entering Edmund bearing roses.
Edmund: Hello my darling Cassie, you ready to go to the barbecue?
Frank starts to fume with anger, and
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Beth is not tending to the grill when Leah approaches.
Beth: Hi -- Hi, Leah.
Leah: (coldly) Beth...
Beth: Did you want something from the grill? I can fix you a burger.
Leah: All you can do for me is just tell me where my dad is.
Beth: He went back to the house to see your Grandpa Ed. He should be back soon.
Mel and Cyrus joins them, laughing.
Cyrus: Hi Beth.
Beth is stunned by this pairing.
Beth: Cyrus. How are you?
Cyrus: Good.
Beth: Mel, and you?
Mel: Like you ever cared, Beth. Still didn't stop you from stealing Rick but it doesn't matter now. Tell Rick we were here.
Mel, Leah, and Cyrus walk away when Beth runs in front of them, stopping them.
Beth: Wait. You guys aren't staying?
Mel: No. I have a case to prepare and Leah is going to my aunt's house so we are going home.
Beth: But that can wait. This is more important. This is going to be the best Bauer BBQ ever and Rick wants you two here.
Leah: Too bad. And he's not here to tell us himself so we are going.
Beth: Leah!
Mel: Goodbye, Beth.
Mel, Leah, and Cyrus leave.
Beth: What is going on? Where are you Rick?
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INT. BAUER HOME - EVENING
Alan Michael and Ed sit in silence when Rick comes barging in.
Rick: Dad? You here!
Ed: We are in the living room.
Rick comes into the living room.
Rick: (to Ed) You ok?
Rick and Ed embrace.
Ed: I'm fine.
Rick notices Alan Michael.
Rick: When did you get here?
A-M: Just recently.
Rick: Well I am glad you're home.
Alan (O.C): Well I'm not.
Ed, A-M, and Rick turn their attention to Alan and Phillip, standing in the doorway.
Alan: I thought I told you never to come home.
Ed: Alan...
Alan: Zip it, Ed. This is MY SON!
Ed: And MY NEPHEW.
Alan: Then maybe you should've told your nephew to stay out of town. I told him never to come back.
A-M: Too bad I never listened.
Alan: Then maybe you'll listen now!
Alan digs in his jacket and whips out his .32. Everyone jumps back in fear.
Phillip: Dad, what the hell are you doing?
Alan: Getting rid of this vermin.
Rick: Alan, put the damn gun away.
Alan: Oh shut up, Bauer and get out of my way.
Alan pushes Rick and Ed out the way and walks up on A-M, driving the nozzle of the gun in A-M's side.
A-M: Wouldn't be the first time you shot one of your sons. Gonna make it 2 for 2?
Alan: I told you never to come back.
A-M: I got tired of running.
Phillip: Stop! This is his home too, Dad.
Ed: ALAN! PUT THE DAMN GUN DOWN!
Alan: Too bad I never listened or took you serious, Ed.
Ed: Then maybe if I told you that Hope may be dead, you'd listen!
Alan is stunned by this news.
Alan: Hope?
Ed: She might be dead. That is what we called you over here for. She's missing, Alan.
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EXT. FOREST - NIGHT
Hope lies lifeless at the end of the river. She then turns over and coughs the water out of her lungs.
Hope: (faint) Father...Father, where are you?
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INT. BAUER HOME - LIVING ROOM
*We pick up where we last left off with A-M and Ed in the living room.
Ed: Alan Michael?
A-M: Uncle Ed, I am sure--
Ed hugs A-M tightly. A-M is surprised by this gesture.
Ed: I have missed you so much. I'm so glad that you are home.
A-M: Yeah but for how long. The cops are still looking for me for embezzlement and my dad has men following me. I'm sure he knows I am in town.
Ed: Ok, ok. Calm down, nephew. Just have a seat on the sofa for a second while I go and call Michelle back.
A-M nods and has a seat on the sofa. Ed picks up the phone and dials Michelle back.
Ed: (into phone) ...Hello? Michelle, what is going on? ...What?! (looks at A-M) ...(voice trembling) You sure it was them? ...Ok. (sobs) ...You sure? You sure you wanna do that? I can go to D.C and do it if you and Danny don't want too...Don't worry about Rick, I'll tell him...I'll call Lainie and Johnny and the rest of the family too...Ok. Love you, sweetie. (choked up) Bye.
Ed hangs up the phone. Alan Michael stands up, troubled.
A-M: What is wrong?
Ed: (wiping away the tears) Meta, Bruce, Mike, and Trudy were killed in the plane crash on their way here.
A-M: (hysterical) What? No...I have to call my mom.
Ed: You can't. Hope was plane as well.
Alan Michael jumps up and is startled by this news as well.
A-M: Is she dead?
Ed: I don't know...her body is missing. They assume she may have been thrown from the plane and not survive also.
A-M: Oh God.
Alan Micheal drops to the floor.
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INT. OLIVIA'S PENTHOUSE - DAY
Olivia and Natalia sits on the couch waiting patiently as Emma gets dressed.
Olivia: Emma, come on. If we are going to make the cookout, you need to hurry up.
Emma (O.C.): Mom, I can't find anything.
Natalia (to Olivia): Don't worry. I'll go help her find something.
Olivia: Thanks, honey.
Olivia kisses Natalia. Natalia gets up and heads into Emma's room. The doorbell rings.
Olivia: I got it!
Olivia gets up and heads to the door. She opens it and Jeffery turns around to reveal himself.
Olivia: Hi, Jeffrey. What are you doing here?
Jeff: Can we talk?
Olivia: Ok. Come in.
Jeff enters. Olivia closes the door behind him.
Jeff: Nice pad.
Olivia: Thanks. Me and Natalia needed a change so we decided to move back into the penthouse now that its renovated.
Jeff: I see that. So are you going to do this with all the suites in the Beacon?
Olivia: Jeffrey, what is it?
Jeff: Can't an old friend just stop by and see how the renovation is going?
Olivia: Things are going fine but what is it you really want?
Jeff: Olivia--
Olivia: Jeffrey stop stall--
Jeff: (blurts) Olivia, Sam is dead!
And on Olivia's blank reaction,
CUT TO
EXT. WOODS - DAY
Lying in the river is a woman's body laving face down. All of a sudden, she turns over to reveal its Hope!
Her face and cut and battered from the plane crash.
Hope: (in a daze)...Father? Father, where are you?
As she drifts further down the river, we
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EXT. PARK - DAY
The park is filled with various Springfield citizens. Rick attends to the grill wearing his chef hat and apron. His phones goes off.
Rick: Hello?
INTERCUT - TELEPHONE CONVO
Ed: Son, its me. I need you to come home now.
Rick: Dad, I can't. The festivities are about to begin.
Ed: Rick! Listen to me, this is serious.
Rick: Then just tell me over the phone. Did you burn the pies? Dad, please tell me you took them out.
Ed: Rick, SCREW THE DAMN PIES! Meta, Trudy, Bruce, and Mike are dead. Michelle just called again and got word their plane went down.
Rick holds the phone to his ear with no reaction. The color from his face slowly starts to drain.
Rick: What about Hope?
Ed: They have not found her yet but I am assuming she died too.
Rick: (stifles his tears) We have -- have to find Alan Michael then and tell him.
Ed: He's already here.
Rick: He is?
Ed: Yes. Look, Rick, just get here as soon as you can. You might want to bring Phillip and Alan as well.
Rick: Yeah...
Ed hangs up the phone. Alan Michael lies on the couch look up at the ceiling, still fighting back tears.
A-M: Why, why did you tell him to bring Alan?
Ed: He needs to know about your mother and know that you are here. No need in hiding it now.
A-M: (sits up) Do you not realize that I am an fugitive!
Ed: We'll Alan to fix that.
A-M: Like he ever will.
Ed: Out of respect for your mother, he will.
A-M: Hmph.
CUT TO
INT. OLIVIA PENTHOUSE
Olivia collapses into Jeffrey's arms in a panic.
Olivia: Please tell me this a dream. TELL ME!
Jeff: Unfortunately not. Olivia--
Olivia breaks away from him and sits on the couch, holding her head down.
Olivia: This is a joke. This is a cruel joke. Sam is not dead. HOW DID HE DIE?
Jeff: It was an accident. He was in Switzerland with some friends--
Olivia: Switzerland?
Jeff: Yes. You didn't know?
Olivia: DO I LOOK LIKE I KNOW!
Jeff: Olivia, calm down.
Jeff reaches out to comfort her and Olivia snatches away.
Olivia: Hell no! Don't comfort me. Tell me why Sam was over there?
Jeff: He was meeting up with Marah to go skiing--
Olivia: Marah? She was in the accident too?
Jeff: Yes.
Olivia: Is she dead?
Jeff: No. Sam managed to dig her to safety.
Olivia: Dig her? They were in avalanche?
Jeff: Olivia--
Olivia: So Sam is dead due to Marah?
Jeff: Olivia, that is just crazy.
Natalia and Emma come out the room.
Emma: Surprise!
Both of them read Olivia's reaction.
Emma: Momma, what is wrong.
Olivia turns away and wipes the tears away.
Olivia: Nothing. Nothing at all.
Natalia: There is something wrong. Has Jeffrey upset you?
Jeff: Hold on, don't shoot the messenger--
Natalia: What is going on?
Olivia walks over to Emma and kneels down to her.
Olivia: Go and pack some clothes. We are going on a little trip.
Emma: Momma, we gotta go to the cookout. Maureen and Clarissa are going to be there.
Olivia: Emma...
Emma storms off and slams her room door.
Natalia: Olivia, what is going on?
Olivia: Sam is dead.
Natalia: Ay dios mios! How?
Olivia: Apparently in an accident. (to Jeffrey) Where is Josh and Reva? Why aren't they here?
Jeff: Why would they be here?
Olivia: To tell me the news. Why send you? Why? Is it because Marah is ok and safe so they don't have to worry about Sam?
Jeff: That is ludicrous.
Olivia: Not when it comes to Josh and Reva it doesn't! As long as their family is safe, its screw everyone else. Why the hell aren't they here?
Jeff: I told them to go ahead to the cookout. Josh was--
Olivia: HE WAS. But did he? No. He should've came to me before going to Reva. Marah is fine and living. Sam is dead. Oh God...
Olivia eases back onto the sofa in tears.
Olivia: Dammit!
Olivia picks up an ornament from the table and tosses it at the TV, shattering it.
Olivia: (to Jeff) Just leave!
Jeffrey nods his head and leaves. Natalia goes to sit with Olivia on the couch but Olivia gesture her to stop.
Olivia: Please, don't. I want to be alone.
Natalia: Ok...I'll go pack.
Olivia: Thank you.
Natalia exits. Olivia sits on the couch deep in thought. Her demeanor changes from sadness to disdain. Anger runs through her veins.
Olivia: (utters) I love you, Sam. I will avenge you. I will make Marah Lewis pay if it is the last thing I do...
EXT. BUS STATION - DAY
Rocky and Trista get off the bus, sharing a laugh.
Trista: Wow. Must've been great to grow up in England.
Rocky: It had its perks...
The two walk over to the side of the bus and grabs their luggage.
Rocky: Good old Springfield. Have not been here since my mom died...
Trista: Well I'm sorry to hear about that.
Rocky: Don't be. I've learned to deal with it along with my brother Coop's death as well.
Trista looks saddened by Rocky's story. Even though he is hurting himself, he masks his pain to cheer Trista up as well.
Rocky: Hey, where are you staying?
Trista: I don't know. Campus dorms don't open up until August so I was probably going to get a room at the Springfield Arms Inn.
Rocky: Eww, no.
Trista: But its cheap.
Rocky: Yeah and on the bad side of the town. Come and stay with me at Company.
Trista: Umm, Rocky, I know we just met and all but you're moving a tad bit to fast for me...
Rocky: I am talking about you getting a room at Company until school starts in the fall.
Trista: I don't know...
Rocky: Come on. It's on the house.
Trista: I don't think so. I can't live off someone for free. Just not in my blood.
Rocky: Then you can work in Company to pay for your room and board.
Trista: Are you sure your father is going to allow this?
Rocky: He has no choice. When he sees me, he'll be too happy to say no.
Trista thinks for a second and then a grin comes on her face.
Trista: Deal.
Rocky: Good. (he wraps his arms around her) You'll enjoy it.
Suddenly a man in a mask comes from out of nowhere and snatches Trista's purse and picks up running down the street.
Trista: Hey!
Rocky takes notices and chases after the man, luggage and all.
Rocky: You son of bitch, get back here!
Trista: Rocky! Rocky, wait! (to self) Just great. Just great!
Trista grabs her suitcases and runs after Rocky.
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INT. WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
Siri holds Trista with a knife against her neck. Meanwhile, two Galahads hold Rocky down to the ground.
Trista: What is it you want? Money?
Siri: Shut up.
Rocky: You better not put a cut on her or I'll...
Otto: Shut up. You're not going to do anything.
Rocky: We'll see.
Otto: (to his henchmen) Shut him up now. He's giving me a damn headache.
One of the henchmen molds his face into the ground. Otto walks up on Trista, smitten by her.
Otto: I can let you go for a price. (plays with Trista's hair) Let me make you woman.
Trista: Oh PLEASE!
Trista kicks Otto in the balls while elbowing Siri in the abdomen and jacking her knife.
Trista: You gutter wench!
Trista roundhouse kicks Siri in the face, knocking her out.
One of the Galahads holding Rocky gets up and runs for Trista she aims the knife at him, stopping him dead in his place. Rocky manages to fight the other one off and joins Trista.
Trista: Didn't know I could do that, huh? Now give me my purse or I'll slice your leader up in here.
Someone tosses Trista her purse. She picks it up and glances inside of it.
Trista: Good. (tosses the knife on the ground) Let's go.
Trista and Rocky exit.
Siri: Stupid --
CUT TO
INT. BAUER LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Ed walks back in the living room, rejoining everyone.
Phillip: Apparently death is spreading himself around today.
Ed: Why do you say that?
Phillip: Emma just called me and told me that she, Natalia, and Olivia are on their way to Switzerland to ID Sam's body. He was killed in a skiing accident earlier.
Ed: Dear God...
Rick: I've called Beth and Harley and informed to send everyone home.
Ed: Good, son.
Rick: This has to be the worst Bauer BBQ in forever.
Alan Michael gets up and walks out on the patio.
Ed: (to Alan) You need to go and talk to him.
Alan: I have nothing to say to him.
Phillip: You can comfort him.
Alan: I think not.
Rick: Alan, you are so cold hearted. He just lost his Grandpa, 2 aunts, an uncle, and his mother in one day.
Alan: We don't know if Hope is dead.
Ed: True. But if she had been missing thus far then there is no hope that she is alive.
Alan: Well I am holding out hope.
Ed: Alan, STOP BEING A SELFISH BASTARD AND GO COMFORT YOUR SON. You always wanted your family together and now they are. Fix your relationship with your son.
Phillip: Dad, he's right.
Alan rolls his eyes and steps out on the patio where Alan Michael is gazing at the stars. A-M looks back at Alan for a second and turns away.
Alan: You alright?
A-M: Don't come out here if you don't mean it. I know Uncle Ed had to strong arm you to come out here.
Alan: And that he did. I honestly right now could care less what you think.
A-M: (laughs hysterically) Then go! But guess what, I am not going anywhere. I'm tired of running away from the Boogeyman that is you. Now I am going to stay here in town and fight you for once. If anyone runs it'll be you. Not me.
Alan: That's nice to know. Sleep well, son.
A-M: What did you--
Mallet steps out on the porch.
A-M: You bastard. You called the police on me.
Alan: This is for your and my own good.
Mallet goes over and handcuffs Alan Michael. Ed and Rick step out on the porch in fury.
Ed: Alan, stop them!
Rick: Don't worry, we'll bail him out, Dad.
Alan: I'm sure you won't be able to meet the bail.
Phillip joins in.
Phillip: I wouldn't be so sure. (to A-M) We'll bail you out, bro.
A-M: Thanks, Phillip but don't worry about me. Thanks, Dad. My world was already shattered and now you have finished me off.
Mallet: Ok, let's go.
Mallet hauls Alan Michael off and put him into his car before driving off into the night.
Ed: (hitting a wall) Get out! Get out my house, get off my property now! Leave here, Alan Spaulding.
Alan walks off.
Alan: I'll see you, Ed.
Ed: No you won't. And if you think about coming anywhere near my family or my property...YOU BETTER JUST ARRANGE A CELL FOR ME NEXT TO ALAN MICHAEL.
Alan disappears into the night.
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INT. COMPANY - DAY
Lillian and Buzz clean up around the restaurant.
Buzz: Some cookout.
Lillian: I know. Can't believe that Mike is dead. Such a nice man.
Buzz: I feel bad for Buzz. I might just call him tomorrow.
Lillian: You should.
Buzz: This bring back old memories for about Coop dying. And Jenna.
Lillian: (wrapping her arms around him) Oh honey...the world can be cruel.
Buzz: It can. But now I am going to do my best to keep my family together starting with me bringing Rocky home from England.
The door flings opens with Rocky and Trista entering.
Buzz is bewildered.
Buzz: Rocky?
Rocky: Hey dad.
Buzz tears up and runs over to his son, holding him tight.
Buzz: Welcome home, son.
On Buzz's happiness and Rocky's not so enthusiastic reaction,
FADE OUT
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RECAST NEWS!!
Arielle Renwart will be taking over the future role of Analeight Dutton. The headwriter wanted to make the character diverse. No worries, Kimberlin Brown will still resume her role as Cynthia Dutton. Their debut will be in the near future.
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DEBUTING
Jensen Buchanan as Cassie Layne
William DeVry as Reginald
Greg Cirulnick as Jason Marler
Derek Caldwell as Kevin Marler
Cady McClain as Harley Cooper
Jason Gerhardt as Anthony J Chamberlain
Chad Brannon as Tom Reardon
Lindze Letherman as Trista Tucker
Lincoln Lewis as Rocky Cooper
Ildi Silva as Tierra Renaldi
Marcus Patrick as Brandon Tamerlain-Spaulding
BethAnn Bonner as Dorrie Von Halkein
Martha Madison as Marah Shayne
Cynthia Preston as Julie Camaletti
Josh Duhon as Dr. Steven Frame II
AJ Michalka as Analeigh Dutton
Kimberlin Brown as Cynthia Dutton
Robin Christopher as Laurel Tucker
Matt Ashford as Alan Michael Spaulding
RETURNING
Mary Kay Adams as India Von Halkein
Terrell Anthony as Rusty Shayne
Gil Rogers as Hawk Shayne
Michael Tylo and Lisa Brown as Quint & Nola Chamberlain
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HUGE CASTING NEWS AT TGL: THE GUIDING LIGHT
Four characters from the past are returning to the canvas on a permanent basis to help shake up the show. To center the show back around the Bauers, Michelle and Danny Santos (Paul Anthony Stewart and Joie Bethany Lenz) are rejoining the series along with Carmen Santos (Saundra Santiago) and soon by Carmen's daughter, Pilar (now being portrayed by Lindsay Hartley). Expect Danny & Michelle's story to start soon on the SUPERSIZED EPISODE of TGL (posted soon) with Carmen soon following. Pilar will arrive back in town no time soon, but when she does, expect fireworks!
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In an interview with new the new head writer, Brandon Fluellen, he says, "These two characters will shake the canvas to the core. Nichols will play John Hu, a leader of drug syndicate who has ties to many of Springfield's citizens. Barr on the other hand will play Cecilia, who will come to take Billy off Vanessa's hands. But she too has a past with some fellow Springfielders..."
OUT
When asked about why the recent release of Karla Mosley and Murray Bartlett, executive producer Ed Scott had to say, "They don't fit into my vision of TGL. I want anything of the Kreizman/Wheeler era stripped of MY show! There are some of their charachers that can be saved but these two just have to go..." SOD asks, "Is there a possibility for a return in the future?" Head writer Brandon Fluellen reports, "Anything is possible but I would not hold my breath."
Short Return
SOD: "What is the purpose of Grady's short return?"
Fluellen: "Part of Cyrus's exit. Grady is very much alive and seeing Cyrus' exit will thrust him into hiding agan."
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INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (HALL)
Open up on Vanessa walking down the hallway with her face buried in some documents. J enters from a side door, and not noticing Vanessa, bumps into her.
Vanessa: J?
J: Hey, Aunt Vanessa.
Vanessa: Honey, were you looking for me?
J: Um . . . uh no. I was actually here to see Alan.
Vanessa: Alan?
On Vanessa desiring to know why,
CUT TO
INT. COMPANY
Buzz comes from the kitchen with a plate and brings it Harley, who sips on her coffee.
Buzz: Your order is here, my favorite customer.
Harley: (laughs) Do you say that Frank and Rocky too?
Buzz: (sitting across from her) No . . .
Harley eyes him, letting him know that she knows otherwise.
Buzz: Alright so I do.
Harley: I thought so, and where is Rocky anyways?
Buzz: Went somewhere with Trista.
Harley: Hmm. . . interesting. Those two have gotten really close as of late.
Buzz: They have. She really balances him, you know. She helps him with the Lillian situation.
Harley: Glad to hear that. I'd hate to have to watch you choose between your happiness or Rocky's feelings.
Buzz: True. Speaking of happiness, what about you?
Harley stops taking a sip of her tea and glances at Buzz.
Harley: Huh?
Buzz: You heard me. What about your love life? Any new man that I should be grilling?
Harley: No. Nor will there be. I think that I am done with love.
QUICK FLASH
Harley has a vision of a man, whose face we can't see, rubbing his hand against her cheek, lovingly.
END FLASH
Buzz: Aww c'mon, sweetheart. For all you know, your future husband could be the next thing to walk into that door.
Buzz points at the entrance as the door swings open. In walks Alan Michael. Harley fixedly stares at Buzz, as he drops his head.
CUT TO
INT. HAWK'S APARTMENT
Trista and Rocky enter bearing groceries. Rocky takes them off Trista's hands, as she removes her coat and hangs it up.
Trista: Grandpa! We're here!
Emerging from the kitchen swing door is Laurel. She is p*ssed off. Hawk creeps out behind her, nervous. Trista is befuddled.
Laurel: Calling him Grandpa already?
Trista: Mom, I can explain--
Laurel: You d*mn well better! What the h*ll are you doing here in Springfield!
Trista, with hands on her hips, looks at her mother as if she is serious for asking such a dumb question, and
CUT TO
INT. TRAILER
Reva still holds Josh by the face, forcing him to look into her eyes.
Reva: What is it, Bud? What is going on?
Just as Josh is about to divulge the truth, in walks Jeffery.
Jeffery: Hey, Reva--
Reva lets go of Josh's face. Josh rises. He and Reva both look at Jeffery. Jeffery realizes he's walked into something. And on a tense, uncomfortable moment between this trio . . .
FADE INTO
INT. TRAILER
Picking up where we left off -- a tense moment between these three.
Jeffery: Am I interrupting something?
Josh: No.
Jeffery: You sure? Do I need to go back outside and wait for you two to finish?
Reva: Jeffery!
Josh: (overlapping) And here we go . . .
Jeffery: Yes! Here we go with the two of you always together!
Josh: And you always overreacting.
Reva: (mediating) Joshua, hold on.
Josh: No, Reva! It's clear that he doesn't trust you. (to Jeffery) What? You think we're sleeping together?
Jeffery: Did I say that?
Josh: Oh I'm sure it's on your mind. A beautiful, vibrant woman like Reva. Our history. The kids we share. We must be sleeping together!!
Reva: Stop being facetious, Bud!
Josh: (pointing out) See! See! She still calls me Bud! Oh we must be sleeping together!
Jeffery: Shut up, Josh. . .
Josh: Just get over it, Jeffery. Reva will never get me out of her system, and vice versa! You're just temporary.
Reva: Joshua!
Jeffery furiously grabs Josh by the collar of his shirt and shakes him.
Jeffery: You son of a b*tch! You can take this job and shove it up you a**! Reva quits!
Reva: I am doing what?
Jeffery: You're quitting!
Reva: I don't think so . No one tells Reva Shayne what to do. Not even you.
On Jeffery stunned by Reva going against his wishes.
CUT TO
INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (VANESSA'S OFFICE)
Vanessa sits at her desk with J and Tom (too) sitting across from her.
Vanessa: So what did Alan hire you for?
Tom: Security. He wants us to protect him and his family.
Vanessa: Well you're going to quit it, today.
J & Tom: What!!
Vanessa: You both heard me. You're quitting this job.
Tom: Why?
Vanessa: (to J) Because your father would ring my neck if I allowed you to work for Alan. (to Tom) And your parents aren't his biggest fans either. And I personally cannot allow it. Anyone that gets involved with Alan finds themselves in a world of trouble.
J: Yet you work for him.
Vanessa: That's different. I know how to handle Alan.
Tom: And who says that we can't? We're just bodyguards, that's all. It's similar to being on the police force, which we use to do by the way.
Vanessa: Do you know what for? From what?
J: Something about something involving his missing nephew, Nick -- Alexandra. He feared she'd be the next target.
Alan knocks on Vanessa's door, which is glass by the way. He signals the boy to come here. The boys prepare to get up when:
Vanessa: Don't you move. I got this.
They ease back down in their seats as Vanessa crosses over into
INT. HALLWAY
and she closes the door behind her and pulls Alan off the side, out of the view of J and Tom.
Vanessa: What do you think you're doing?
Alan: Getting my security. Now could you move?
Alan gently moves Vanessa out the way, but she slides right back in front of him.
Vanessa: You're going to fire them.
Alan: I'm going to do what?
Vanessa: I said fire them.
Alan: If anyone is about to get a pink slip, it's not them. It's you.
Vanessa: You couldn't get rid of me if you tried. You might fire me; however, I'll still have a seat on the board, and you know how persuasive I can be.
Alan: What is the problem, Vanessa?
Vanessa: You are the problem. I know you, Alan. The games that you play, the people that you use. I'm not going to allow you to use my nephew and his cousin to do your deeds.
Alan: And what deeds would that be, Vanessa?
Vanessa: You tell me.
Suddenly, Tom and J lift Vanessa up and put her back into her office, closing the door.
J: You ready, Mr. Spaulding.
Alan: Yes.
J, Tom, and Alan head down the wall. Vanessa rushes back into the hall, watching them.
Vanessa: I'm not going to allow you to do this, Alan! Do you hear me?! (to self) I gotta call Quinton.
On Vanessa rushing back into her office,
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INT. HAWK'S APT (KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM)
Rocky and Hawk stand by the door listening on as Trista and Laurel yell.
Rocky: Should we break it up?
Hawk: No, sir. This is long overdue. This needs to happen.
Rocky and Hawk continue to listen on as,
In the living room, Laurel and Trista square off.
Laurel: You're coming home!
Trista: I am home!
Laurel: This is not your home!
Trista: It is now! I have family here! Friends! A guy that I care for and happen to love!
Rocky smiles as he still listens.
Laurel: Oh please. You're too young to know what "love" is.
Trista: Says who? You?
Laurel: Yes, me!
Trista: Just because your relationship with Dad went to h*ll in a handbasket doesn't mean mine will.
Laurel: (calming down) Please listen to me . . . please. You don't wanna do this.
Trista: Do what? Get to know my father. The same father that you swore up and down you'd introduce to me when I was 18. Guess what, I'm 18!
Laurel: I know I said that, but--
Trista: But what? Why are you so against me knowing my family? Why?
Laurel: I'm not! I just don't think that now is the time.
Trista: Then when? A year? Two? Eighteen more?
Laurel: I didn't say that.
Trista: Then when?
Laurel: Just not now.
Trista: Well thank God I no longer have to take order from you. I'm grown. I can do as I please.
Laurel: As long as a breath is in me, you'll do as I say!
Trista: Not this time.
Trista goes to walk away when Laurel grabs her by the arm.
Laurel: We're going back to Atlanta!
Trista: You are! Not me!
Trista snatches away and heads towards the kitchen.
Laurel: Trista!
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Rusty (OC): Hey, Dad? You home? What's going on in there?
Laurel starts to panic. Trista grins. On the two exchanges glances,
CUT TO
INT. COURTHOUSE
Leah, Rick, and Mel wait in lobby. An Assistant District Attorney taps Mel on the shoulder and signals her into the judges quarters. She and Rick get up and head into the judges quarters, leaving Leah alone.
Bending around the corner with a ticket in his hand is Jason. He notices Leah sitting alone, solemn.
Jason: Bingo . . .
On Jason with a maniacal grin,
CUT TO
INT. COMPANY
Alan Michael and Harley are now sitting together. Alan Michael holds a pad in hand, looking like he is trying to get something out of Harley. We enter mid convo:
Harley: If this is so you can get a story for WSPR, you're not going to get it.
AM: Aww c'mon, Harley. Why are you so tight lipped about the investigation?
Harley: Because it is still on going. Don't you get that?
AM: See . . . that's was the problem with your marriage.
Harley: What?
AM: You being so stubborn. One thing I use to hate about you.
Harley: Like your smarmy ways?
AM: That's the Spaulding in me.
Harley: Oh I know. I was a Spaulding three times you know.
AM: Oh I know, which is why out of some weird loyalty, you should tell me something. Anything about the bank robbery the other day. Any suspects? Evidence the department has stumble upon. Anything!
Harley: No. I'm not telling you anything.
AM: Fine. (joking) Just break my heart all over again.
Harley: (laughing) Get a grip, Alan Michael.
AM: Oh! You smiled! That's a first in a long time!
Harley playfully smacks him on the arm.
Harley: It has. . . thanks.
AM: No problem. Now what about--
Harley: Don't even try it.
On Harley and Alan Michael sharing a smile,
CUT TO
INT. PLANE
A shot of a man's hand holding a picture of Harley. We pull back reveal that it is John Hu.
John: Can't wait to see you again, beautiful.
John kisses the picture and holds it close to his heart, and
FADE OUT
COMING UP ON TGL: THEGUIDINGLIGHT
- Jason gain in ally in Leah
- Rafe comes home
- Blake & Kevin clash over his dream
- John Hu has ties to many of Springfield's women
- Pilar returns home & wants Bill
- Michelle continues to fall victim of the "Bauer Curse"
- Tiara and Remy get closer
- Rusty learns the truth about Trista
- Cassie starts her search for her father
- Laurel and Rick connect, but their past partners (Mel & Rusty) serve as a problem
- Mel's pregnancy comes out
- Alan gets J & Tom to do his bidding
- Jeffery's jealousy continues to be problem, pushing Reva towards Josh
- Julie Camaletti is returns to Springfield thanks to Edmund
- One cousin falls for another cousin's spouse
- Dinah gets a stalker
- Dinah/Mallet/Shayne/Marina quad is shaken up
- A pair of childhood friends fall into bed creating a scandal
- The Diamondhead Organization strikes with Vanessa & Olivia being the victims
- Billy finds love
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INT. WSPR - DAY - HOLLY'S OFFICE
Holly sits back in her chair, exhausted as Dinah and Blake continue to sling insults at one another. Tired, Holly slams her fist on the table, regaining control of the room.
Holly: Ladies! Enough is enough. (pointing the chairs in front of her) Have a seat.
Dinah and Blake do as they are told.
Holly: Now look, Blake, I thought you wanted nothing to do with WSPR?
Blake: At first. But I had a change of heart.
Dinah: Of course, when you discovered that Holly was going offering me a position.
Blake: Oh Dinah, get a grip! Have you not learned that the world does not revolve around you?
Dinah: Unfortunately not. You don't even have the skills to be a good anchor.
Blake: How hard can it be to read off a teleprompter?
Holly: Ladies. Stop! I've made my decision already...You're both hired.
Dinah & Blake: (bewildered) What?
Holly: I am hiring the both of you. Blake, you will bring in viewers due to--
Dinah: Being Roger Thorpe's daughter, having that sham of a marriage to my father, and those trashy novels you write.
Holly: No...but her fame from her best-selling novels will bring in viewers. And Dinah, your hard journalistic talent will--
Blake: Send people to a competing station when they learn that their anchor married her co-anchor's father for her trust fund, then the son of her husband before killing him in cold blood...
Dinah shoots a cold stare at Blake.
Dinah: I loved him, Blake. I loved Hart with all of my body and soul.
Blake: Yeah but you killed him. So I really don't qualify that as love.
Holly: (holding her head) Girls...
Dinah: You know what, I am not going to sit here and let you dictate my feelings for Hart. Because if you wanna get dirty we can get dirty. Your history is no cleaner than mine.
Dinah gets up and head for the door. She stops for a second and turns around to add one more thing.
Dinah: Holly...I want you to know that I accept the job. I'll be in tomorrow.
Dinah rolls her eyes at Blake before slamming the door behind her. Blake sits in the chair fuming.
Blake: (to self) Damn her. (to Holly) YOU CAN'T HIRE HER!
Holly: Too bad I only take what you say so lightly.
Blake: Mom, Dinah Marler will drop the credibility of this station down.
Holly: No she won't. If anything, you two together will draw in huge ratings. Oh and when you two join up Reginald, the male anchor I hired, the ratings will zoom through the roof. This is going to be a good year for WSPR.
And on Blake annoyed,
FADE OUT
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EXT. TOWN SQUARE
We come in on a shot of one of Tom's political posters being taped onto Fashions. We follow Casey, who taped the poster, to pull back and reveal a crowd of denizens and media surrounding Tom, who is standing at a podium giving a speech. Lisa and Margo stand close by, gleaming.
Tom: If I am reelected as District Attorney, I promise to clean up crime here in Oakdale. No more will you have to worry about crime rates raising because they won't with me in office.
Reporter#1: I may be getting a little personal, but will you possibly being reelected have any effect on marriage to Commissioner Hughes?
Tom: Doubt it. We'll be working side by side. Not the first time we've done it.
Tom looks back and smiles at Margo. She recipocates.
Emily (OC): Mr. Hughes, will you become bored with the position like you did last time?
Tom: No . . . (realizing) Emily . . .
Lisa: Oh no.
Emily pushes her way to the front of the crowd. She holds out her tape recorder.
Emily: I just want to jog your memory along with these people. Last time you were DA, you stepped down, correct?
Tom: (annoyed) Yes.
Emily: You declared at that time that you were over law, correct?
Tom: Yes, I was but--
Emily: Now you do understand why the people of Oakdale would be a bit skeptical about you stepping into the position again, do you?
Tom is at a loss of words. Margo facepalms while Lisa shakes her head in disgust.
Tom: Yes. I would.
Reporter#3: Seeing as Ms. Stewart--
Emily: Mrs. Ryan . . .
Reporter#3: My apologies. Seeing as Mrs. Ryan is here and brought this up, wasn't this also around the time that you worked for her, which lead to you have a child out of wedlock with her?
Tom: Yes, but--
Voice (OC): OK. OK. That's enough. You guys are taking all the fun out of an election for me.
Everyone turns to the side to see Carter Wallace, Tom's competition, standing with a big grin on his face.
Lisa: (to Margo) Who is he?
Margo: The competition.
Lisa: (intrigued) Oh.
On Carter waving and smiling for the flashing camera like a true politician would,
CUT TO
EXT. TOWN SQUARE
We pick up where we left off. Carter moves through the crowd and makes his way onto the podium to join Tom but not before he and Lisa exchange glances--chemistry exploding.
He joyfully pats Tom on the back, playing up the crowd. Tom is fuming once again, as he doesn't appreciate Carter taking over his event.
Carter: Oakdale!
Crowd: YEAH!
Margo elbows Lisa, who joined in. Then shoots a look at her letting her know to no participate.
Carter: Are you ready sick of these half a**ed young bucks promising you one thing, but doing the other?!
Crowd: YES!
Carter: Are you tired of your streets not being safe for your children because of fear of gangs and pedophiles?!
Crowd: YES!
Carter: Are you tired of these so called cops (glances back at Margo) not doing their jobs to the best of their abilities?!
Crowd: YES!
Carter: Then vote for me because I promise you, unlike my competition, (pats Tom again) that I'll clean Oakdale up. I'll send a shockwave, a message that will have criminals fleeing this town. Our streets will safe again for children to run and play. I'll work with the Mayor and Commissioner, yet call them out when they aren't serving you . . . (points at everyone) Serving you! Vote for Carter Wallace, the OG that'll set Oakdale free.
The crowd goes into an uproar of cheers. Carter basks in the cheers and looks over at Tom. Carter shrugs his shoulders, letting him know that the game is on, before basking in the cheers again.
Meanwhile, Lisa watches on intrigued. Charismatic, sexy, and hands on -- a man that Lisa needs, a man that Lisa wants.
CUT TO
INT. JAVA
Mo sits off to the side going over some papers when Casey, exhausted, enters with flyers. Mo looks up and likes what she sees.
Mo: D*mn. Talk about needing some of that cream in my coffee.
Mo has to get his attention. But how? She walks up the counter playing clumsy and bumps into Casey, thus causing his flyers to fall all on the floor.
Mo: (a bit over the top) Oh my God! How clumsy of me!
Casey: No problem.
Mo kneels down to help him. While helping, she takes a whiff of Casey, unbeknowest to him, and smiles.
Mo: (thought) Damn he smells good. A bit musty but that's because he's been working hard. Ain't nothing sexy like a man that's been working hard and he still smells good a little. Axe. Yes, axe. I recognize that smell anywhere. His sexy behind can drop the axe on--
Casey: Hey.
Mo snaps out of it.
Casey: Thanks.
Mo: (tossing her long mane--well weave, seductively) No problem. (extending hand) I'm Monique, by the way.
Casey: (shaking her hand) Casey. Casey Hughes.
Mo: (in a daze) Casey . . . Casey Hughes. (hits her) Hughes?!
Casey: Yeah. Is that a problem?
Mo: (laughing it off) Oh no. Just threw me off. Don't mind me.
Casey: (smiling) No. Tell me what's so funny?
Mo: Umm . . . (searching) That's the name of the doctor I met yesterday when I was Oakdale Memorial.
Casey: Oh. Which one?
Mo: (in though) Damn what's his name??? (then) Bob!
Casey: That's my Grandfather.
Mo: Oh is it? Such a nice man. I can see where you get your good looks from.
Casey: (bashfully) Thanks.
The two share a laugh when Allison enters. She instantly cues in on the two laughing and does not like it,
CUT TO
INT. SKIDZ
A shot of Meg bent over on the pool table. She's about to go for her shot as Ryder sits back and watches the view, which he likes. Meg takes the shot and jumps up and down screaming.
Meg: I win!
Ryder: Yeah. You did.
Meg places the stick on the table and heads back over to the bar. Ryder follows.
Meg: I'm so glad that you joined me for quick game. But I wanna apologize--
Ryder: No worries. Apology accepted.
Meg: Thanks. I've just had a hard time adjusting to sharing Eliza with that bit-- I mean Emily.
Ryder: Understandable. My birth mom went through a similar situation. Having to share me with my other mom who raised me. . . I feel your pain.
Meg: Glad someone understands. . . Now what do you want to drink?
Ryder: Oh no. Don't think so. Too early and I'm a bit of lightweight.
Meg grins at this revelation.
Meg: I find that hard to believe.
Ryder: I am. Two drinks and I am out.
Meg: Oh really? From beer?
Ryder: No. Beer is fine. It's the hard liquors that do me in.
Meg: I think they do us all in.
On Meg grinning like a chessire cat,
CUT TO
INT. JAVA
Mo is back at her table, alone and glowing when Jami enters. Mo waves her down. Then Jami joins Mo.
Jami: Sorry I'm late. I was helping MJ with some lab work.
Mo: Mmm hmm. You and this MJ-cat are getting real close.
Jami: We're just friends and collagues.
Mo: Whatever, boo.
Jami: So what have you been up too, little Miss. Fashion Designer?
Mo: Running errands. Filing papers. On the edge of killing your cousin.
Jami: Who? (leaning in) Barbara?
Mo: Yes. Talk about a Class A b*tch. That heffa got me working like I'm Kizzy off Roots. Slavery is over.
Jami: Mo!
Mo: She is. I respect her but she needs to get her back broke more often. Hubby ain't hittin' it right.
Jami pops Mo.
Mo: What?! (laughing) Could be that or she's going through menopause.
Jami gasps. The two then burst into laughter.
Jami: So you've been slaving all day? I find that hard to believe seeing as you were grinning when I walked in. Something else is going on.
Mo: Well I met this guy . . .
Jami: Go on.
Mo: He is so fine.
Jami: And?
Mo: He's a SAWB.
Jami: A what????
Mo: Keep up, sweetie. A sexy a** white boy. I thought American boys were on that racial hangup mess. I guess they've finally evolved like the European boys, and learned to appreciate dark chocolate.
Jami rolls her eyes. Mo is well known for her wacky acronoyms.
Jami: (sighs) Did I need to know that? What next? You wanna tell me his blood type?
Mo: (mumbling) Nawl. I'm sure it's no differ from yours. . .
Jami: Huh?
Mo: I said, don't hate because I'm getting some cream in my coffee girl.
Mo playfully pops Jami hands, yet quickly hesitantly laughs when she isn't looking.
Jami: Me? Hatin'? Never. I only congratulate.
Mo: Glad to hear that because you need to congratulate me now.
Jami: For what?
Mo: Because that SAWB is your cousin.
Jami: What???!!!!
Mo: You said you don't hate!
Jami: I'm not hating! But my cousin? Which one?!
Mo: (grinning) Casey.
Jami: Hold on, what a sec--wasn't he engaged? My Aunt Frannie mentioned it to my mom.
Mo: Not anymore. I asked him if he was seeing someone and he said he's newly single. Guess homegirl messed up. But I should thank her if I get the chance to meet her. That boy might be my future hubby and father of the kids. We're going out on a date real soon. Maybe we can double date? You and MJ. Me and Casey. I hope he ain't a scrub . . .
Mo is tapped on the shoulder. She turns to see Allison standing behind her.
Mo: Can I help you?
Allison: Yes. I've been watching you since I've arrived and I noticed you getting cozy with my ex-fiance.
Jami: (to Mo) Oh! Looks like your wish came true.
Jami takes a sip of her tea. Mo shoots a look at Jami before her looking back at Allison. The two stare each other down.
CUT TO
INT. WOAK (EDITING ROOM)
Luke is going over tapes when he hears a knock at the door.
Luke: Who is it?
No answer.
Luke: (sighs) You guys, I'm not in the mood today.
Luke opens the door and there is Noah. Noah charges at Luke and grabs him, kissing him passionately. Luke pushes him away.
Luke: Noah, what are you doing here and what are you doing?
Noah: I said I'd wait for you but not anymore. I'm here to take what's mine.
Luke: What?
Noah pulls Luke into a passionate kiss again. Noah hoist Luke onto the table, knocking over some tapes.
Luke: (while Noah kisses his neck) I broke up with you.
Noah: And now we're making up.
Noah wraps Luke's legs around him and kisses him. Luke gives in and goes along as he needs to sweat his edges out after the strenous few weeks he's had. Oh what the h*ll. Then,
Luke: (pushing him away) What about Kim?
Noah: She was leaving when I came in. We're here all alone.
Luke: OK. Well what about condom?
Noah digs into his pocket to reveal a magnum. Luke grins. Noah wraps Luke's legs around him and picks him up, slamming him into the wall and they continue to touch, kiss, lick, moan, groan, and . . .
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EXT. TOWN SQUARE
The crowd has cleared away leaving only a few people, who are cleaning up, along with Tom, Margo, Lisa, Emily, and Carter (nearby).
Tom: (to Emily) I cannot believe you!
Lisa: I can. I knew she'd never change her spots. And people thought Paul could clean her up . . .
Lisa tuts.
Emily: I was reporting. You ought to know all about that, Tom. You were once a reporter with me when you were having a mid-life crisis.
Margo: But most reporters have some form of integrity.
Emily: And the ones that do are the ones complaining about newspapers not selling. I don't have that issue. The Intruder is always sold out. Recession my a**.
Lisa: A two bit, talentless wh*re.
Emily: You'd know, granny. The people in this town thought the same about you once upon a time.
Lisa goes to slap Emily but Margo steps in dragging her away.
Tom: This stunt you just pulled could ruin me!
Emily: Tom, I gotta sell stories. I have a child to feed.
Tom: And I'm starting to second guess whether or not I should've agreed to shared custody.
Lisa: You shouldn't've!
Emily: Oh, you'd say that! Seeing as you had no problem keeping Tom away from his father!
Lisa: You trailer trash . . .
Margo: Enough! You two stop it. You're giving Carter more ammo. (points) See!
They all look over to see Carter smiling and waving.
Tom: (to Carter) Loving this, huh?
Carter: (joining them) Actually, I don't. Family quarrels are normal. Plus the info you all are spewing is old news. If I am going to sling mud, it is going to be something that isn't well-known. But I can tell I won't even have to resort to that. You'll do yourself in, Hughes. (pointing to Emily) Or she will.
Carter exits but not before exchanging a smile with Lisa.
Tom: Emily! You better reel it in!
Emily: I'm doing my job!
Tom: Then find something else to write about! If you print one article about me or anyone in my family, you'll wish you would have never slept with me all those years ago!
Tom, Margo, and Lisa exit.
Emily: Trust me, I do.
On a shot of Emily, frustrated but fearful of what Tom might do,
FADE OUT
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FADE IN:
EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
We open up on the calm, cool, and blue water of the pool; however, the party is anything but.
Paul's staff is scattered about, frantic, and setting up his birthday party. Some are hanging balloons and banners. Some are setting up food. The cook is off to the side tending to the grill. One of the maids is off to the side discussing what genre of music to play with the DJ.
Standing on the terrace, watching it all with a clip board in her hand is Emily.
Emily: We gotta hurry! Paul will be here any second. (glancing at watch) Oh God. Where is Allison with the cake?
Allison (OC): Right here. Stress no more.
Allison crosses from inside the house onto the terrace bearing a cake. Emily sighs with relief. This is one less thing she has to worry about.
Allison: Where do you want it?
Emily: (pointing) Put it over there with the presents. Just shove them to the side and put the cake front and center.
Allison: Got it. Anything else?
Emily: Did you get the candles?
Allison: Yes.
Emily: Forty?
Allison: (now agitated) Yes.
Allison produces a candle with the numbers "4" and "0." She hands them Emily.
Allison: Better than lighting forty candles.
Emily hugs Allison before slightly pushing her in the direction of the table -- a nudge to get her moving.
Emily: (to self) Now where is Barbara? She was supposed to be here.
On Emily anxious,
CUT TO
INT. BLC
Barbara sits at her desk. She turned away from the entrance as she is going over designs. Henry, donning a sly grin, slides into the room unbeknowest to her. He spins the chair towards him, grabs the designs from Barbara, and tosses them.
Barbara: Henry!
Henry: Hush, my love.
Henry grabs Barbara and hoists her onto the desk, wrapping her legs around his waist. He begins to kiss her neck; however, we see that Barbara is not pleased by this love gesture, though she doesn't let Henry on.
Barbara: Baby . . .
Henry: (face buried into her neck) Yes.
Barbara: Now is not the time for us to get it on.
Henry: (pulling back) Why?
Barbara: Umm . . . let's see . . . we have to attend Paul's birthday party.
Henry: But that isn't for another 2 hours.
Barbara: But I promised Emily I'd be there to help her.
Henry: I doubt Emily Stewart needs any help. She's probably running a tight ship.
Barbara: OK. But I also have to give the OK on these designs.
Henry: OK . . . but why can't Carly or Lisa do it?
Barbara: Because Queen is my line. That's the whole reason of us having three different, individual lines. Each vision is differ from the other. And you ought to know that vision is FAR differ from Lisa's and Carly's.
Henry breaks away from their embrace and head for the door.
Barbara: Hey! Where are you going?
Henry: I'm going to head to the party and assist Emily, and leave you here to finish this up.
Barbara: You didn't want to wait on me?
Henry: No. You just finish this up, and I'll handle the party for you.
Barbara: Thanks, honey.
Henry: No problem.
Barbara gets back to work as Henry watches her for second with a slight smile. He closes the door and his mood changes -- he's hurt from Barbara's rejection. Something more is going on . . .
CUT TO
INT. HUGHES HOME (GARAGE APT)
His body wet and glistening, and donning nothing but a towel, Ryder opens the door to reveal a sultry Meg, who looks like sex on stilts with her skin tight red dress and high heels.
Ryder: If looks could kill . . .
Meg: I'd have tons of bodies in my tracks. Now aren't you going to invite me in?
Ryder moves to the side, making way for Meg to enter. She seductively enters with every curve of her body switching. Ryder likes this. He closes the door.
Ryder: Is Paul going to be alright with me bringing you as my date?
Meg: Why would he? Paul and I have been divorced for awhile now. He's shacked up to Emily.
Ryder: Yeah . . . but you are the mother of his child.
Meg: And that's it!
Meg walks up to Ryder and gently strokes her fingers against his abs.
Meg: You aren't worried about Paul are you?
Ryder: No -- I mean I just don't want to rock the boat.
Meg: Don't worry about Paul. If he says anything rude, I'll check him. Now go get ready.
Ryder grins and goes into the bathroom. Meg has a seat on the sofa.
Meg: (calling out) What do you have to drink in here?
Ryder (OC): Water. Some soda. I think I have beer or two.
Meg: How about drink before we leave?
Ryder: Sure. Their over in the fridge.
Meg gets up and head to the fridge. She pulls out two beers and puts them on the counter. She glances around the corner before taking one of the beers and pouring half of it out into the sink. She then digs into her and pulls out a small bottle of Jack Daniels. She mixes it in with the beer and shakes it a little. Then she tosses the small bottle of Jack Daniels into the trash.
Ryder then bends around the corner and Meg hands him the mixed beer.
Meg: (toasting) To new beginnings.
Ryder: To new beginnings.
Ryder downs the drink. Meg sips on her and watches as he downs his.
On Meg with a scheming smile,
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
Allison and Emily stand by the table where the presents are, watching on as the party is jumping. Music is blaring and people are dancing. Emily is pleased with final product.
Allison: (leaning over through the loud music) Paul is going to love this.
Emily: Oh he better.
Allison: I know he will. That man lights up at anything you do.
Emily is touched by this revelation -- on the verge of crying.
Emily: Really?
Allison: Yes he does. I just hope to find love like you have . . . again.
Emily: You will. Trust me. Don't give up on love.
Allison: I won't. And I won't give up on Casey either.
Emily and Allison share a smile when Casey enters with Monique on his arm. MJ has Jami on his. Allison's smile drops.
CUT TO
INT. WALSH MANOR (LIBRARY)
Lucinda sits in an armchair sipping on tea. The fire in the fire place illuminates the room. John, passing by, peeks his head into the room.
John: I thought you were going to the party with me.
Lucinda: I am or I'll get a driver to drop you off and bring me later.
John: Why?
Lucinda: I have a date this afternoon.
John: (joking) You cheating on me already?
Lucinda: Oh darling, don't start. It's a business date with Carter Wallace.
John rolls his eyes.
Lucinda: What was that?
John: What?
Lucinda: You rolling your eyes.
John: I just don't see why you're supporting that man. He's like a used car-salesman. He's shady.
Lucinda: And who should I be supporting? Tom Hughes?
John: I don't see why not.
Lucinda: (sighs) Just because he's your son-in-law . . .
John: That isn't the only reason.
Lucinda: Then what other reason? May I remind you that the last time he was in office, he stepped down from his position because he was "bored."
John: It's called a mid-life crisis.
Lucinda: Yes . . . I guess you can call it that.
Matthew, Lucinda's butler, escorts Carter into the room. Lucinda stands up to greet him, shaking his hand.
Lucinda: Please have a seat, Mr. Wallace.
Carter: Why thank you, Ms. Walsh.
Carter has a seat in the armchair across from Lucinda's. Lucinda looks at John waiting for him to introduce himself. After a few seconds, he gives in.
John: (shaking Carter's hand) John Dixon. I'm voting the opposition, who happens to be my son-in-law.
Lucinda gasps. She is appalled.
John: I'll see you at the party.
John kisses Lucinda on the forehead and leaves.
Carter: Such a nice man.
Lucinda: Forgive him.
Carter: No harm done. He's just one vote. One monkey doesn't stop the show.
Lucinda: So true. (handing him a check) Now here are the first of many contributions to your campaign.
Carter reaches for the check when Lucinda snatches it away quickly. Carter is confused by this action.
Lucinda: Now you see . . . we have a problem.
Carter: We do?
Lucinda: Yes.
Carter: OK. Please share what the problem is.
Lucinda: Your infatuation with an uncouth she-beast by the name of Lisa Grimaldi.
Carter: I don't--
Lucinda: Mr. Wallace, don't lie. If there is one thing I am good at, it's reading men. And when you see that woman, you melt into a puddle. Now if I am going to invest in your campaign, then I am going to need you to win. I don't toss away money for nothing.
Lucinda hands him the check again.
Lucinda: Don't cross me.
Carter: I wouldn't dream of it.
On a close shot of the two hands shaking,
CUT TO
EXT. FAIRWINDS
The party is still going on, but we focus on Allison, who watches as Monique (dancing) back that a** up on Casey. Allison really becomes unnerved by this. Susan places a comforting hand on Allison's shoulder.
Susan: Let it go.
Allison: I can't. I won't. And I definetely won't let that wh*re have him.
Monique comes off the dance and head to the table where Allison is standing, getting some juice.
Allison: (to Mo) Loving this, huh?
Mo: What?
Allison: My sloppy seconds.
Mo: Sloppy? I don't know if you'd associate Casey and sloppy together. Now you on the other hand . . .
Susan: Hey you! Don't you dare insult my daughter!
Casey, Jami, and MJ take notice and make their way over towards the table. So does Emily.
Mo: Then tell that bi*ch to know her place.
Casey: What is going on now?
Mo: This stalker bi*ch is trying to stake her claim again.
Allison: Stalker? I wasn't too much of a stalker because we were engaged.
Mo: And?! You don't have him now.
Emily: OK. What is going on?
Casey: Your sister.
Emily: You sure you and your posse aren't the problem.
Casey: Oh I am sure.
Allison: (to Casey) You're doing this to hurt me!
Jami: (to Allison) And you're making a scene again! Chill out. He doesn't want you.
Casey: Thank you!
Emily: You know what, today is about is about my husband and if you all (pointing at Casey and his crew) are going to ruin it then leave.
Barbara (OC): Is everything alright over here?
Barbara joins the crowd.
Emily: I want them out of here!
Barbara: Emily . . .
Suddenly, Paul emerges from the house. The crowd is silent and stunned to see him. Emily grabs the cake from the table and rushes over to Paul.
Emily: Surprise!!
On Paul not trying to laugh,
FADE OUT
COMING SOON:
- Meg sets her plan in motion
- Emily's world come crashing down in more than one way
- Allison decides to stick it to Mo through Jami
- Aaron is reunited with the mysterious woman
- Jack continues to unravel
- Holden finds love
- Luke reunites with an old friend
- Barbara & Henry's love begins to wane
- A Stenbeck comes to town
- A Cory (AW) and a Whitney (EON) come to Oakdale
- Bonnie returns to Oakdale
- Casey & MJ are let in on a secret
- Lisa finds love, but Lucinda serves as the buffer
- Carter becomes a thorn in John's side
- A lost son returns home, joining a foe
- Craig's vengeance puts Rosanna in peril
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EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
Emily quickly lights the candles on the cake. She then grabs it and rushes up to Paul with a big grin on her face.
Emily: Happy birthday!!
Paul laughs, but stops when he notices his quiet and now awkward guests watching on.
CUT TO
INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)
Meg eases open the door and peers in. No one is there.
Meg: Let's get this show on the road.
The kicks open the door and drags in a drunken Ryder.
Meg: My God you weren't joking when you said that you were a lightweight.
On Meg dragging Ryder up the stairs,
CUT TO
INT. LAKEVIEW HOTEL (MONA LISA)
Adrienne sits alone eating her dinner. In the B.G., Holden enters. Adrienne looks up from her plate from a second and gives a quick glance behind. Her and Holden eyes connect. A slight smile from both parties then Adrienne turns back around.
On Adrienne intrigued,
CUT TO
INT. WALSH ESTATE (GUEST HOUSE)
We hear the lock unlocking and in walks Luke.
Luke: Noah! Noah, you here?
Luke closes the door behind him.
Luke: Guess he started at WOAK today.
Luke sighs and places the grocery bag in armchair. On the coffee table lies a stack of mail, which Luke eyes. Exhausted, Luke drags himself over and plops down on the sofa before grabbing the mail.
Luke: (going through mail) Bill . . . bill . . . Another bill . . . (sarcastically) Oh! A student loan for Noah! . . . bill . . . (stops on the last letter) Can't be?
A closeup shot of a letter addressed to Luke from his old friend, Kevin Davis . . .
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. FAIRWINDS (PAUL & EMILY ROOM)
We pan across the floor that is covered in clothes, the same clothes that Ryder was dressing until we come up to see Meg tucking him into the bed.
Meg: (giddy) Paul is going to flip out when he sees you two in bed together!
Meg digs into her purse and pulls out a small vial filled with something white.
Meg: Now let's get this started.
On Meg grinning,
CUT TO
EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
Emily and Paul walk around the pool, arm in arm, while the party is back on. Seems as if the two are in their own world -- away from everyone else.
Emily: Sorry about the party.
Paul: It's fine.
Emily: No! It wasn't.
Paul: It was.
Paul stops and pulls Emily close, staring into her eyes lovingly.
Paul: It was. The awkward silence was a bit weird but it was fine. More than fine. It was perfect.
Emily and Paul lean in for a kiss when,
Henry (OC): Meg! You made it!
Paul and Emily look over towards the door to see Meg standing in doorway. The sight of her makes Emily sick.
CUT TO
INT. MONA LISA
Holden has now joined Adrienne. The two are enjoying themselves, laughing.
Adrienne: . . .And my father caught Bradley hiding in my closet naked!
Holden: (laughing) Gosh. . . that Brad was a mess.
Adrienne: Yeah. He was. (hitting her) I still miss him. No other man has meant so much to me like Bradley. Don't think another will. . .
Holden: I understand. Young love. We think that it'll stand the test of time but it doesn't. Reality sets in--
Adrienne: And people change. Just hate how things ended between us. . . how we never stayed in touch.
Holden: Well I'm sure that Brad is looking down from Heaven and wishing the same.
Adrienne: Yeah. . .
Holden: (getting up) Well thanks for having dinner with me.
Adrienne: (grabbing him by the hand) Wait! (pulling away) I mean, what about a night cap? A drink? How about it?
Holden is a bit conflicted -- struggling between yes or no. Then,
Holden: You know what . . . sure. Let's have that drink.
CUT TO
EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
We come in on Lisa and John slow dancing together to Midnight Star’s Slow Jam.
Lisa: Who would’ve thought that the two of us are having a good time at this party?
John: I know right.
John spins Lisa out and then back in towards him.
Lisa: Just look at them.
A shot of Meg and Emily exchanging words with Paul standing between the two, over it.
Lisa: Young. . . miserable . . .
John: That was us about 40 years ago.
Lisa: Speak for yourself. That was 40 years ago for you. Ten years ago for me.
Lisa and John share a laugh.
John: Still the same Lisa.
Lisa: Always.
They continue dancing. Unbeknownst to the two, Lucinda watches on fuming from a far.
Nearby, Mo and Casey are slow dancing too; however, Casey is distracted by something.
Mo: Casey?
Casey: Huh? Oh. Sorry.
Mo: Are you still upset about Allison? I mean if you wanna go make up with her—
Casey: I don’t. Trust me. That door is closed forever. . . (holding up Mo’s chin) . . .and a new one is open.
Casey leans in and kisses Mo passionately.
We move onto Jami and MJ dancing. Suddenly, Allison taps MJ on the shoulder.
Allison: Can I cut in?
MJ: Well—
Before MJ can answer, Allison finds a way to edge Jami out the way and dance with MJ. Allison rests her head on MJ’s chest, closes her eyes, and smile.
MJ glances over at Jami, who is in total disbelief,
On a shot of Jami rolling her eyes,
PAN TO
Meg and Emily are still exchanging words. Paul still looks on.
Emily: Who invited you?
Meg: Barbara and Henry did. Is it a problem, Emily?
Emily: Clearly it is.
Meg: Why?!
Emily: The way you’re dressed for starters. . .
Meg: It’s a dress!
Emily: Honey, you can’t kid a kidder. This stunt you’re pulling, I’ve done it a million times.
Meg: Oh. . . we know.
Paul: Ladies, c’mon. It’s my birthday. Can’t we put our differences aside for once? Plus, Eliza is here, Emily. She’d want both of her moms here.
Emily nods in agreement while this statement sends a chill down Meg’s spine—not a good one, yet Meg feigns a smile.
Meg: How about a drink then?
Emily: Most definitely.
Meg: Then I’ll go get them. Merlot?
Emily: Ooo, yes.
Meg: Be right back.
Meg walks off for the refreshment table.
Emily: At least little Miss. Cornfield knows her wines.
Paul: Emily. . .
Emily: Just saying.
CLOSE UP
Meg unscrews her vial and drops with white substance into Emily’s glass.
Meg: Bi*ch. . . You can kiss Paul and my daughter goodbye.
Meg grabs the glasses and heads back towards Paul and Emily. She hands Emily her glass first. Then Paul.
Meg: To new beginnings?
Emily: I don’t know about—
Paul: (elbowing his wife) Yes, new beginnings. For Eliza.
Emily: (sighs) Fine. Only for Eliza.
The three clink their glasses together before Emily quickly downs her wine.
Meg: (taking a sip) Jesus. You were thirsty, Emily. You didn’t leave a drop in the glass.
Emily: It was much needed.
Meg: (thought) Oh bi*ch whatever. What I need right now is for a bus to run you over; however, I’ll settle for something less. . . the demise of your marriage. . .
Meg smiles at Emily. Emily is taken back by this and hesitant at first before smiling back.
CUT TO
INT. WALSH ESTATE (GUEST HOUSE)
Luke sits on the couch reading the letter when Noah barges in with a grin on his face. Luke jumps up, hiding the letter in his back pocket.
Noah: Baby, guess what?
Luke: (walking over to him) What?
Noah: Kim is thinking about giving me a show on WOAK—a show to air short films for local movie makers. How about that?
Luke: Sounds wonderful.
Noah hugs Luke tightly.
On Luke feeling guilty as he holds a secret from Noah,
CUT TO
INT. LAKEVIEW (ADRIENNE’S ROOM)
Holden and Adrienne are in the throes of passion—making love like never before. The two look like two animals in the wild attacking one another, feeding off one another’s energy.
Adrienne: Oh Holden!
Holden: Shh!
KNOCK! KNOCK!
Adrienne: (breathing heavily) Should we answer?
Holden: Shh!
The sweaty Holden nibbles on her lip before kissing her. Adrienne lets out a moan as the door, canceling out the sound of the door unlocking. . .
Lily (OC): Excuse me! The guests have been complaining about the noise level. . .
It’s Lily!
Lily: . . .In here. . .
Holden looks up to see Lily standing in the door way. Both he and Adrienne cover up.
On a astounded and heartbroken Lily,
CUT TO
EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)
Paul and Meg stand off to the side in silence. Then,
Meg: (looking around) Where did Emily go?
Paul shrugs.
Paul: Said she was going inside to take an Advil. She was developing a headache.
Meg: Should you go and check on her?
Paul glances at his watch.
Paul: Maybe I should?
Meg nods. Paul takes her advice and heads in.
Meg: Ta-ta, Mrs. Ryan—or should I say Ms. Stewart now.
Meg maniacally grins as we
PAN OVER
to Lucinda charging toward John and Lisa, who are still dancing.
Lucinda: (clears throat) John!
John and Lisa stop dancing.
John: Lucinda, I didn’t know you were here.
Lucinda: Of course you didn’t.
John leans in to kiss Lucinda. She puts a hand up, blocking him.
John: What?
Lucinda storms off.
John goes to go after her when Lisa grabs him by the arm, preventing him from going.
Lisa: Let her go.
John: I can’t. (kisses Lisa on the cheek) Thanks for the dance.
Lisa: (smiles) Anytime.
John rushes off to catch up to Lucinda.
A shot of Lisa shaking her head in disbelief,
CUT TO
INT. EMILY & PAUL’S BEDROOM
Paul bursts into the room to find Emily’s head in between Ryder’s legs—in his crotch region. To us, it is clear she is passed out but not to Paul.
Paul: God d*mmit! Emily!
Emily sits up, dazed and confused
CUT TO
INT. CARTER’S PENTHOUSE
Carter opens the door and flicks on the light. What he sees brings a smile upon his face.
Carter: Why hey there, Mr. Future Assistant District Attorney!
We pan over to reveal. . .
Scott Eldridge, Lisa’s estranged son!!
He is sitting on the sofa.
Scott: Hey there, partner. Just thinking of some ways we’re going to bring down my big brother and win the office.
Carter and Scott share a laughter, and embrace each other in a friendly hug.
FADE OUT
COMING SOON:
- Emily's world unravels and Meg enjoys it from a far
- Ryder is onto Meg, but doesn’t rat her out
- Tom files for custody of Daniel due to Emily’s actions
- Allison decides to stick it to Mo through Jami
- Aaron is reunited with the mysterious woman
- Jack continues to unravel
- Holden finds love
- Luke reunites with an old friend
- Barbara & Henry's love begins to wane
- A Stenbeck comes to town
- A Cory (AW) and a Whitney (EON) come to Oakdale
- Bonnie returns to Oakdale & forms an alliance with Tom
- Casey & MJ are let in on a secret
- Lisa finds love, but Lucinda serves as the buffer
- Carter becomes a thorn in John's side
- A lost son returns home, joining a foe
- Craig's vengeance puts Rosanna in peril
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FADE IN:
INT. PAUL & EMILY'S BEDROOM
Emily lies with her head between Ryder legs as Paul enters. It is clear that Emily is sedated; however, this isn't clear to Paul.
Paul: God d*mmit! Emily! What the h*ll are you doing?!
Emily: Huh? Paul, what are you. . .
Emily notices how she is positioned. She also sees Ryder lying in the bed, still drunk and out of it.
Emily: (coming to) Oh my God! Paul, I can--
Susan: (O.C) What is going on here?! Emily!
Susan comes from behind Paul and look on disgust.
On Emily horrified,
CUT TO
INT. LAKEVIEW HOTEL (ADRIENNE'S SUITE)
Lily stand frozen in the doorway, gazing at a naked Adrienne and Holden. Adrienne, embarrassed, pulls the covers over her body.
Adrienne: (to Lily) What are you doing?!
Lily: No! I should be the one asking what you are doing! But it's clear that you're doing my husband instead!
Adrienne: (to Holden) Husband?!
Holden: (correcting) Ex. (to Lily) Why are you here?
Lily: I work here! (tearing up) How could you, Holden? How could you?
CUT TO
INT. CARTER'S LIVING ROOM
Carter walks in grinning as Scott, grinning too, sits on the sofa.
Carter: Well look who it is.
Scott: In the flesh.
Scott and Carter share a manly hug and laugh before sitting back down on the sofa.
Carter: Took you long to get here.
Scott: I know. I know. I just had to wrap some things up in Los Angeles. My focus is all yours now.
Carter: Good. But are you still serious about going through with this? Going against your brother?
Scott: Of course. Nothing wrong with a little sibling competition. Except I expect to win.
On Scott determined and sly grin,
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. LAKEVIEW HOTEL (ADRIENNE SUITE)
Lily: How could you, Holden?! How could you? Of all these places in Oakdale, you chose here to frolic around with your little hussy?!
Adrienne: Excuse me?
Adrienne starts to get rowdy but Holden holds her back.
Holden: Seriously, Lily?
Lily: Very.
Adrienne: Are you two going to seriously do this now?
Holden: No!
Lily: (overlapping) Yes!
Adrienne snatches the top blanket off the bed and covers herself. She makes her way towards the bathroom, but:
Adrienne: I'll be in the shower. When you get done, Holden. . . (seductively grinning) . . .you can come join me for rounds two, three, and four.
Holden grins as Adrienne exits into the bathroom.
Lily: Slut. (to Holden) So where did you meet her?
Holden: None of your business.
Lily: It is my business when you're causing a disturbance and the neighbors complain. Oh and the fact that you might bring this tramp around of children!
Holden: Lily. . .
Holden puts on his underwear and grabs a robe from nearby as he gets out the bed.
Holden: It's not that serious. We're just having fun.
Lily: Yes. Fun. But when I was having fun with Damian--
Holden: Different situation. We were still married.
Lily: I thought you were dead!
Holden: Fine. Whatever you say. May I just remind you that we're not together?
Lily: Your decision.
Holden: And I am fine with it. You on the other hand. . .
Adrienne: (O.C.) Holden. . . I'm getting really horny!
Lily: You're slut is calling you.
Holden: Lily--
Lily: I don't wanna hear it! (wounded) Just keep the noise down.
Lily rushes out the room as Holden tries to stop her.
On a conflicted Holden,
CUT TO:
INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)
Paul rushes down the stairs with a handfull of Emily's clothes in his hands. It's clear that he is p*ssed off. Emily is hot on his heels, screaming as Paul opens the door and flings her clothes out the door.
Emily: Paul, let me explain!
Paul: Explain what? That I found your head inbetween Ryder's leg?!
Emily: Paul!
Paul grabs Emily and starts shaking her.
Paul: How long?! How long have you been sleeping with him?!
Emily: Are you serious?!
Emily snatches away from here. Tears stream down her eyes.
Emily: Do you think that after all we went through to be together that I'd compromise it?! For a fling?! Clearly you don't know me!
Paul: Clearly I don't!
Susan and a half dressed Ryder come rushing down the stairs.
Ryder: Paul, I've never--
Paul: Shut up! I don't wanna hear it! You can take this piece of trash and get out of my house!
Susan: Excuse me! Don't you talk to my daughter like that!
Paul: I'll talk to her any way that I please. It's warranted!
By now, other party guests have made their way in to see the spectacle. Barbara, Allison, Meg, and Lisa make their way to the front of the crowd.
Allison: What's wrong?
Paul: You're tramp of sister was just caught in bed with Ryder!
Lisa: Must be hereditary.
Susan: Oh shut up, Lisa!
Lisa: I'm just saying. . . You're little clan has been known to run astray. And of course it'd be with poor innocent Ryder!
Any man of Hughes relation has to pentrate a Stewart woman. It's like right of passage.
The crowd goes into the ruckus after Lisa's insult-- laughing and "ooing."
Mo: (to Lisa) Girl, you better snatch wigs! Work! W-E-R-K!
MJ: (to Jami) I thought work was spelled W-O-R-K?
Jami shakes her head, telling him let it go.
Barbara: Lisa, enough!
Barbara walks up to Paul, getting control of her son and the situation.
Barbara: (to Paul) Are you sure?
Paul: Am I sure?! I caught her in our bed with her head between his legs!
Everyone gasps.
Mo: At a child's birthday party?! That's h*ish!
Susan: Could someone shut her up?!
Mo: You don't know me you ole' hag. And I did not come from that hole between your legs, so you can't tell me what to do. OK?
Barbara: (stern) Monique! Enough!
Mo: OK. But that's because you sign my checks. . . and you're crazy.
Barbara shoots a look at Mo before turning her attention back to Paul and Emily. A saddness come over her face.
Barbara: (to Emily) Why?
Emily: Why? Why what?! Didn't I just say that I didn't do anything with Ryder!
Ryder: She didn't! How could I when I was drunk!
Mo: That ain't stop nobody from getting loose, sweetie.
Allison: You look like you'd know.
Mo: Actually I don't know but your sister does.
Barbara: Monique, don't say another word. . .
Mo closes her mouth and gestures like she locking it and throwing away the key.
Ryder: Meg can tell you that! I came here with her!
Everyone looks to Meg. She stands off to the side, feigining innocence.
Meg: You did. But you told me that you were going to the bathroom when we got here--I didn't know that you were messing with her on the side. How could you!
Ryder: What?!
Meg: I was really starting to like you! And you were using me! Using me to get to this sl*t!
Ryder: You're crazy.
Emily: You're just now figuring that out?
Paul: She isn't too crazy! She's never been caught screwing someone in my bed!
Emily grabs Paul and looks him in the eye. She is dead serious.
Emily: Paul, I love you. I would NEVER cheat on you with another man. You have to believe me. This was a mistake. I did not sleep with Ryder.
Lisa: Of course not, but you were working you're way up before Paul walked in.
Emily: Lisa, please shut up! (to Paul) I am telling the truth! I swear to God. I am telling the truth!
Paul is conflicted as he wants to believe Emily but the facts are in front of him. Then:
Paul: I can't.
This is a blow to Emily. She can't believe it.
Paul: I want you to pack your sh*t and get out. I want no traces of you left behind. You have thirty minutes.
Coldly, Paul walks away from Emily and their marriage.
On Emily crushed and stunned,
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INT. TOM'S CAMPAIGN OFFICE
Tom is with his stratagists and volunteers going over the campaign when Carter walks in. Spotting him, Tom folds everything up and sends his crew into the back.
Tom: What do you want, Carter?
Carter: I just came to stop by and see if you were ready to drop out of the race.
Tom: Not a chance. Your flashy, tacky methods work now but they will soon start to wane.
Carter: I wouldn't call myself flashy and tacky. I'd just say that I have great support behind me.
Tom: Like Lucinda Walsh?
Carter: For starters.
Tom: Well just know that I have people with deep pockets backing me too. This election won't be an easy feat.
Carter: I agree. If anything, I think that things are about to turn up.
Tom: Really? How so?
Carter: (calling out) Hey! My future Chief Assistant District Attorney, show yourself!
In walks Scott with a grin on his face.
Scott: Hey big bro. Aren't you going to welcome me home?
Tom: (befuddled) Scott. . . what is the meaning of--
Carter: I'd like you to meet my new Chief Assistant District Attorney, Scott Eldridge. You know him, don't you?
Tom scowls at Carter.
Carter: Now don't be mad. Looks like you'll be pulling an all nighter. (to Scott) I'll give you some time to get reacquainted.
Carter exits.
Tom: Why, Scott? Why?
Scott: Why not? This is strictly business, big bro. All is fair in politics. See you at the debates. . .
Scott exits.
On Tom verklempt,
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INT. THE INTRUDER (BOARDROOM)
Emily, disheveled and angry, enters. Lining each side of the table consists of journalists that work for the paper. They all stand with confusion riddled on their faces. Emily makes her way to the head of the table, and has a seat.
Emily: Anyone know the meaning of this meeting?
Random Reporter: Nope. We all just got a call and was told to meet here.
Emily: Dear God. Everyone have a seat until I get to the bottom of this. . .
They all have a seat.
Suddenly, Lucinda enters the room donning shades. She takes off the glasses and does not look pleased. She dons a look like she means business. This causes Emily to look worried.
Emily: Lucinda, what are you doing here?
Lucinda: Don't I own this paper?
Emily: Yes, but--
Lucinda: No "buts." If you're wondering who called the meeting, it was me.
Emily: OK. . . why is that?
Lucinda: There are going to be some changes with the newspaper.
Emily: Such as?
Lucinda: Such as I sold the paper this morning. Worldwide no longer owns The Intruder.
On Emily stunned,
CUT TO
INT. HUGHES GARAGE APT (LIVING ROOM)
Ryder is in a rush, getting himself together. After tying his tie, he frantically starts to search for something but can't find it.
DING DONG!
Ryder: (to self) Now is not the time.
DING DONG!
Ryder groans and heads over the to the door.
Ryder: Who is--
Ryder opens the door to reveal his younger sister, CHRISTINA.
Christina: (barging in) Hey Ryder.
Ryder: Chrissy, what are you doing here?
Christina: Moving in.
Ryder: Say what?!
Christina: I'm moving in. Mom and I had another fight, and I want to get as far away from her as possible.
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INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (NURSE STATION)
Jami goes over some files. MJ emerges from the elevator and notices Jami. He walks over and taps her on the shoulder, greeting her with a smile.
MJ: Hey.
Jami: What's up?
MJ: Nothing much. Still reeling over that party. Talk about crazy.
Jami: (writing in file) Tell me about it.
Jami closes the file and faces MJ.
Jami: Especially you and Allison.
MJ: Me and Allison?
Jami: Yes. You two on the dance floor. Remember?
MJ: That's something I'd like to forget.
Jami: (not convinced) Mmm hmm.
MJ reads Jami's face then starts laughing.
Jami: What?
MJ: Are you jealous?
Jami: (flustered) No.
MJ: I think that you are.
Allison bends around the corner and notices Jami and MJ. A sly smirk comes across her face. She heads over to them.
Allison: Hey guys.
Jami: Speaking of the devil. . .
Allison: You guys were talking about me?
Jami: Actually we were.
Allison: Really? Do tell.
MJ: (anxious) Do we have to?
Jami: Yes. We do. (to Allison) We were actually talking about your sister and how embarassing it was for her yesterday. You know. . . being caught in bed with Ryder and Paul finding her. Somewhat similar to your situation with Casey. . .
Allison: Very funny. You're a comedian, huh? Just like Monique. Guess birds of a feather flock together.
Jami: Guess they do.
Allison: (rolling eyes) Anyways. . .
Allison turns her attention to MJ. She starts to run her fingers across his lab coat.
Allison: So MJ, what are you doing tonight?
MJ: I -- umm. . . I--
Jami watches on with fury. She decides to take action.
Jami: He's going out with me!
Allison: He is?
MJ: (overlapping) I am?
On Jami trying to sell her latest scheme,
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INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL
MJ: I am?
Jami shoots MJ a look and he realizes what she is doing.
MJ: (then, with confidence) I am!
Jami: (walking up on Allison, smug grin) So I guess you'll have to find someone else to go out with.
There is a tense standoff between the two ladies with MJ standing in middle. Suddenly:
Intercom: Dr. MJ Dixon, please report to surgery in room 401. Please report to room 401, stat.
MJ: (easing out) Sorry, ladies. I gotta go. . .
Jami: Wait!
Jami grabs MJ and whispers in his ear:
Jami: Forgive me.
She plants a kiss on his cheek. MJ lights up.
Jami: See you later.
MJ exits in a daze.
Jami: Such a nice guy.
Allison: Sure is. Sadly, he wants to be shackled to you.
Jami: Don't you have integrity? He is related to Casey, and we know you're doing this to get Casey's attention.
Allison: I happen to think that MJ is a nice guy.
Jami: That you just wanna use.
Allison: Whatever.
Jami rams the file in her on Allison's chest.
Jami: Here. This needs to be filed. Maybe while you're finding where this goes, you'll find your dignity too.
Jami walks off.
On Allison troubled,
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INT. BLC (BREAKROOM)
Mo and Carly sit at the table eating donuts and sipping on coffee. Mo is clearly telling Carly something juicy as she has her full attention.
Mo: . . .So then Lisa jumped in and started snatching wigs. The woman was fierce!
Carly: Snatching wigs?
Mo: (sighs) She read Susan and her band of tramps. You missed one h*ll of party.
Barbara enters at the end of Mo's comment. She pours a cup of coffee.
Barbara: Monique, don't you have something better to do than gossip?
Mo: Umm. . . no. (getting up) Let me get back to my office and find something do before Babs goes nuts.
Barbara: Monique, show some respect, OK? It's Mrs. Coleman. Not Barbara. Not Babs.
Mo: (exiting) Whatever, Babs.
Carly chortles. Barbara then shoots her a look.
Carly: What!
Barbara: You're encouraging her just like Lisa is.
Carly: Well I find her charming and she brings good energy.
Barbara: Good energy? I would not consider gossiping as good energy.
Carly: (rising) I do. (heading to fridge) Especially when you have a newborn, three teens, and husband. I need my gossip where I can get it.
Carly digs in the fridge as Barbara stand over, watching.
Barbara: Seriously thought, you and Lisa need to stop encouraging her. Put up some boundaries or I am going to have to fire her.
Carly: (closing fridge with apple in hand) Too bad you can't. (takes a bite) At least two of us have be in favor and I doubt Lisa wants to fire her.
Barbara: Carly!
Carly: Barbara, where are we going to find a better intern? Huh? (waits for an answer. . .) I thought so.
Barbara: I seriously don't know what you two see in her.
Carly: A bit of ourselves. ALL of us.
Barbara: Dear God. She is nothing like me.
Carly: She's feisty.
Barbara: Mouthy is the word I'd use.
The door reopens and in walks Monique again.
Mo: A hag is here and she is determined to see you.
Mo moves aside in and in walks Susan.
Susan: Barbara, we need to fix this situation and fast.
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INT. INTRUDER (BOARDROOM)
Emily: Lucinda, you can't!
Lucinda: I can. Stocks are dropping and I have to let one of my subsidiaries go. Intruder is the one I have to drop.
Emily: This has something to do with me and Paul, right? He's the CFO and he's advised you to do so after what happened.
Lucinda: What are you talking about? I have no clue nor do I care what goes on with you or Paul's personal lives. This is something we've been deciding for awhile.
Emily: So Paul does know?
Lucinda: Yes, but this has been a decision in the making for awhile, darling.
Emily: OK. Without a primary backer--a publisher, we're screwed.
Lucinda: Oh darling. . . You're reading too much into this.
Emily: I don't think I am!
Emily gets up and starts to pace, frantically.
Lucinda: Darling, could you listen!
In walks RACHEL CORY HUTCHINS with CASS WINTHROP.
Emily: Cass? What are you doing here and who is she?
Rachel: The new owner of the Intruder.
On Emily taken back,
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INT. HUGHES GARAGE APT (LIVING ROOM)
Ryder and Christina are sitting on the sofa. Ryder is clearly annoyed at this point.
Ryder: You really need to get over it, Chrissy.
Christina: No. Mom needs to let go, but we won't have to worry about that now. She has no choice but to let go seeing as I am now moving here.
Ryder: And where are you going to stay?
Christina: Here.
Ryder jumps from the sofa.
Ryder: Oh no. H*ll no!
Christina: C'mon, Ryder. Only for awhile. At least until the next semester starts at Oakdale U.
Ryder: No! And while we're on the topic of school, what about Berkley?
Christina: What about it?
Ryder: So you're not going to school?
Christina: Not now. I took the semester off.
Ryder: Have you even figured out how you're going to pay for school? Huh, Chrissy?
Christina: Yes. I have the college bonds from Grandma Nancy that I haven't cashed yet. I can use those to pay for the upcoming semester, and apply for scholarships for the remainder of my time. If you're trying to imply that I need Mom or Dad, I don't.
Christina gets up and opens the door and grabs her suitcases.
Christina: Now where is my room?
On Ryder astonished by her boldness,
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INT. INTRUDER
Emily: You? Who are you? Do you even know anything about the newspaper industry?
Rachel: I do. Probably more than you. (extending hand) Rachel CORY Hutchins. CEO of Cory Publishing.
Emily: (to Lucinda) The Rachel Cory?!
Lucinda nods.
Emily takes Rachel hands and shakes it firmly.
Emily: (eager) So glad to meet you. So glad to be working with you.
Rachel: (doubtful) Sure you are. . . Now that the introductions are done and over, let's get to business.
Emily: Let's! (pull out chair) Have a seat!
Rachel: No need. What I have to say is short and sweet.
Everyone is rapt in attention.
Rachel: I'd like you to meet your new co-editor, Samantha Cory.
Emily does a double take when Rachel announces this.
In walks SAMANTHA CORY, daughter of Blaine and Sandy Cory. A bright, smart, beautiful Columbia University grad--just the match for Emily.
Rachel: She'll be assisting you, Mrs. Ryan as we transition the Intruder from a smut rag to an interactive newspaper that will trailblaze all news and media into the future.
Emily's jaw drops.
On Samantha being stoic and determined,
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COMING UP ON AS THE WORLD TURNS
- Henry's sister, Clark, emerges and causes trouble.
- Jami's secret is discovered.
- Emily continues to lose it all
- Scott is reunited with his not so thrilled family
- Bonnie returns to Oakdale
- Mo's brother realizes the girls are lying and comes to Oakdale
- Lisa & Tom are at odds
- Tom will do anything to win
- Jack is still plagued by his mother's death
- Adrienne and Holden continue to get hot & heavy, much to the chagrin of Emma
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INT. INTRUDER (EMILY’S OFFICE)
Emily drags Lucinda in and slams the door. She spins around like she possessed, and clearly angry.
Emily: Seriously, Lucinda! After all these years—
Lucinda: Darling, it had to be done, and I cannot help that Rachel Cory wants to appoint her step-granddaughter as co-editor. . .
Emily: What you could’ve done was given me some sort of warning! And why the h*ll do I have to be demoted to co-editor?!
Lucinda: It’s hardly a demotion. You still have power.
Emily: (sarcastically) Oh yes. I still have power. . . shared power!
Emily starts to pace the floor—a total wreck. She can sense her world starting to crumble around her. Lucinda, watching on, picks up on Emily’s misfortunes. She reaches out for Emily, and
Lucinda: You should be happy. Take it as a blessing. You being co-editor allows you to have free time with Daniel, fix your marriage with Paul. . .
Emily: Clearly you’ve been living under a rock, but there is nothing to fix with Paul. He wants nothing to do with me, and honestly, I am at the point in my life where I am done fighting for men.
Lucinda shoots a side eye at Emily. She finds this hard to believe.
Emily: Yes, I said it! Emily Stewart is done chasing after men, and being with men who have out the world expectations for me. . .
ANNOUNCER: The role of SAMANTHA CORY has been recast with CHRISHELL STAUSE.
Samantha, unbeknownst to Emily, is standing the doorway as she rambles on. Lucinda (now) cringes.
Emily: (continuing) But I am going fight for this newspaper because it’s been the one constant in my life, and I’m not about to lose it to some young, wet behind the ears brat—
Samantha clears her throat. Emily freezes in place. Then Emily turns around with a grin on her face, an attempt to hide her guilt.
On Samantha returning a not so pleasant grin,
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INT. BOB & KIM (LIVING ROOM)
Scene opens up with a shot of a fire crackling in the fireplace. Boys ii Men’s Let it Snow rings in the background. Then we pull back to reveal Bob and Kim, nearby, decorating the Christmas tree.
Bob is on a ladder adjusting the star. Kim, with tinsel in one hand and a glass of wine in the other hand, watches on smirking.
Kim: Honey, maybe I should do it.
Bob: No, Kim. I got it. Now tell me if the star is on straight.
Kim: It’s not. A blind man could see that.
Bob: Was that a dig?
Kim: Yes. If you’d wear your glasses. . .
The doorbell rings.
Kim: I’ll get it.
Kim puts down her glass of wine and goes to open the door.
Tom: Thank God.
Tom enters bearing a bunch of gifts. Kim helps relieve him of some.
Kim: My God. Who are all these for?
Tom: (exhausted) Well there is you, Dad, Mom, Casey, Daniel, Katie, Chris. . .
Kim: Ok, honey. Just sit the gifts down. You look like you’re about to pass out.
Margo (O.C.) Oh he’s fine.
Margo enters. She takes her and Tom’s coats and hangs them up. Just as Kim is about to close the door. . .
Lisa: Hold on!
Lisa comes running up with a bunch of bags in her hands. Lisa and Kim exchange hugs and kisses.
Kim: Anyone else?
Lisa: Yep. Barbara and Henry rode with me. Their getting their stuff out, and Katie and Chris just pulled up. (looking around) Where’s Casey?
Tom and Margo glance at each other, then:
Tom & Margo: Monique!
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INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)
Casey and Mo lie in bed kissing each other passionately. Their seconds from falling victim to their true carnal when Mo pulls away, second guessing.
Mo: I can’t.
Casey: What? Is it me?
Mo: No. (off Casey’s uncertainty) H*ll no! I just can’t do this.
Casey: Then I’ll wait. One thing I don’t want to do is rush another relationship.
Mo: Would you do that for me?
Casey: Yes. As crazy as it sounds and as much as I want to pounce on you, I respect you. . . I’m falling in love with you.
Mo is overcome with emotion, then:
Mo: Me too, but I just don’t want to hurt you.
Casey: You won’t.
Mo: Casey, but—
The two gaze into each other eyes before falling into a kiss. Suddenly:
Jami: (barging in) Mo! (taking notice) Oops.
Mo: (buttoning shirt) Yes. Your bad. (scooting off bed) What’s wrong?
Jami: (pointing to Casey) Your ex!
Tired and moody, Jami tosses her backpack on her bed. She sits on the bed crossing her arms.
Mo: Ok. . . not to be rude, but can you go be moody somewhere else?
Jami: Mo!
Mo: What?! Don’t you see that Casey and I were having an intimate moment?
Jami looks over to see Casey waving. Jami scowls. Mo, on the other hand, grins and blows kisses.
Jami: Can’t you both hear me out?
Mo: Sure. After we get done.
Jami: Monique, do you have to be so crass? Do you have to think with your vagina instead of your heart?
Mo: I’m not being crass. And he is my heart.
Casey smiles. He then gets up and joins them.
Casey: It’s alright, Mo. Jami, what has she done now?
Jami: Well—
Mo: No! H*ll no! I don’t wanna talk about that tramp, Allison. Not on Christmas Eve. It’s bad enough that I’m not home from Christmas, so could I at least have a good day with my man and best friend without hearing her name! Jesus!
Jami: What’s bothering you?
Mo: Everything. Me and you. Our lie!
Casey: Huh?
Mo: (to Jami) You know if you’d be truthful with everything, we wouldn’t have to deal with this mess!
Jami: (warning tone) Mo. . .
Mo: No d*mmit! This secret is clouding everything. My relationship with Casey. A potential one you could have with MJ!
At this moment, MJ comes up to their door and stops, listening in.
Mo: As your best friend, I’m going to take a stand and do what’s best for you. You need to tell MJ that you have feelings for him just like you need to tell Casey that you’re related to him!
Jami gasps. Casey looks at Mo bewildered.
Casey: Wait—what?
Mo: You both will thank me later on.
Mo grabs Casey’s and Jami’s hands and joins them together.
Mo: Casey, meet your cousin. Your Aunt Sabrina’s daughter.
The door creaks open and everyone snaps their heads back to reveal an equally stunned MJ in the doorway. On his reaction,
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)
There is a bit of an awkward silence. No one is speaking. No is looking at each other. Then, still a bit dazed, MJ steps in and closes the door behind him. Jami pulls away from Casey.
MJ: Don’t let me interrupt.
Jami: (teary eyed, irate) I can’t believe you, Monique.
Mo: Again, you’ll thank me in the long haul.
Mo glances over at Casey, who is still reeling from the news.
Mo: Casey. . .
Casey holds up his hand, suggesting she stop.
Casey: Cousin? Are you two serious? (nearly hysterical) This is joke, right?
MJ: I’m thinking the same thing.
Mo: It isn’t! When was the last time your family has really heard from Sabrina? Seen her? Know what she’s been up too? Huh?
Casey ponders.
Mo: Exactly!
Jami: She’s not lying. If you don’t believe us—
Casey: Oh, don’t worry. I’m questioning it.
Mo snatches Jami’s phone from her bag and hands it to him. The phone is on the contact that reads “Mom” with a photo of Sabrina.
Mo: Want more proof?
Mo switches to another contact—Frannie’s profile. A photo of her pops up.
Mo: That’s your aunt, right?
Casey: Yeah, but—
Mo: We could’ve gotten that image from anywhere? Is that where you were about to go? If you don’t believe me now then we can always call her.
Jami: No!
Mo pushes the dial and speaker buttons and the phone rings.
Jami goes for the phone when Casey snatches the phone.
Frannie (V.O.) Sweetheart! I was wondering when you were going to call home. Merry Christmas!
Casey holds out the phone to Jami with a look of determination—a dare to see if she’ll prove her own accusations.
Jami: Hey, Aunt Frannie. Merry Christmas to you too. How is everyone in London?
Frannie: Great. Andy and I took your mom and brothers out to eat. She wanted to hop on the Eurostar and head to Paris to see you, but Andy handed her the card that you sent earlier saying that you and Monique would be in Athens. Took us hours to reassure her you’d both be fine. How is Monique by the way?
Jami: She’s doing great. Right here beside me listening on.
Mo: Hi, Ms. Hughes.
Frannie: Hey, baby. And don’t worry. Your mom is doing great too. . . Anyways, how is Oakdale? Mo, I’ve received your last email telling me that you’ve fallen for my nephew. A real cutie, huh?
Mo: (looking at Casey) Yep. He doesn’t know how much he means to me. . . A real Christmas miracle if you asked me.
Frannie: Aww. How sweet. If only he knew how you really feel.
Casey is a mixed bag of emotions—angry, confused, saddened.
Casey: He does, Aunt Frannie! Just like he knows that Jami is a Hughes.
Frannie: Casey?! Casey—
MJ intervenes ends the call. Casey wipes the tears from his eyes.
MJ: Point proven.
Casey turns away in disbelief.
Mo: Now what? You wanna take back what you said, Casey? You wanna go tell everyone? You wanna peg me as a liar like Allison. Go ahead.
Jami: (to Mo) Haven’t you done enough today!
Mo: I’m just getting started. Might as well as things are about to blow up!
Casey: (turning back) Why? That’s all I can say. . . Why?
Mo and Jami glance at each other, then back at Casey.
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INT. INTRUDER (EMILY’S OFFICE)
Emily: Sorry. I didn’t mean it.
Samantha: I doubt that, but I understand why you feel the way you do.
Emily: I doubt that.
Emily walks over to her window that overlooks the city.
Emily: Guess I can kiss this all goodbye.
Samantha: You quitting?
Emily: Huh?
Samantha: (sighs) Can you give us moment, Ms. Walsh?
Lucinda: Of course.
Lucinda exits.
Samantha: Look, Mrs. Ryan—
Emily: Emily. Call me Emily. You calling me Mrs. makes me feel old, and I’m not that old.
Samantha: Fine. Emily, I just don’t see why you see me as a threat. If anything, I’m here to help you.
Emily: Help me? More like dictate.
Samantha: I beg to differ. . .
Emily: Well I don’t! If you think about it, I’m not an equal to you. As much as you sit here and try and reassure me otherwise, that isn’t the case. You’re a Cory. Your family now owns this paper meaning you have the real power. I’m nothing but a figurehead. Classic nepotism if you ask me!
Samantha: Do you think my grandmother is like that?
Emily: Didn’t she just appoint you to co-editor? A position that should not be held by someone that has probably graduated from college a few weeks ago?
Samantha: Ouch. But I guess I deserved that. However, I can reassure you that she won’t decide with me just I am a Cory.
Emily: Whatever! I’ve heard how close your family is!
Samantha: Then you need to go check your sources again because my family is just like any other family. We have rifts, and everyone isn’t that close.
Emily: (sarcastically) Oh goody! I feel so much better. (roll eyes) Still doesn’t convince me or make me feel safe.
Rachel: (entering) Then what about you hearing it from me?
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INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)
Mo: You wanna know why? Fine—
Jami: No! I’ll tell him. I’ll tell you both.
Jami looks to MJ, who gives her a reassuring smile.
Jami: You know that my mom left Oakdale for Montega, correct?
Casey: Yes.
Jami: Well that’s true. Now her spending all those years there was a lie. She met my father there. He was a young law student helping restore the country like she was. They had a May to December romance resulting in them eloping. Knowing how Grandma and Grandpa weren’t big fans of her last relationship. . .
Casey: Tonio Reyes?
Jami: Yes. She decided to keep him a secret for a while. They had me and my brothers, and we moved to Los Angeles where my dad got a position as in a top law firm. He worked his way through and became a partner, but unbeknownst to my mom, he had been doing shady business dealing with some men from Montega. Drug and mob related activities. Things went array. A rival mob family had a hit on my dad, and when my mom learned the truth and fled to Europe with us to avoid being killed.
Casey: Wow. . .
Jami: She didn’t want us to have contact with my dad either—something I can totally understand. We eventually settled down in London and that’s where we’ve been.
Casey: But why didn’t she inform us about you all?
Jami: Embarrassed. She didn’t want to bring the family anymore grief. That along with her worrying about the rival mob family eventually targeting you all. She doesn’t even know I am here. If she did, she’d blow a gasket out of fear that my dad will contact me or I’ll become a target to his old foes.
MJ: How long have Frannie and Andy known?
Jami: Aunt Frannie has always known. She was the one helping us move around. Uncle Andy didn’t learn the truth until leaving Oakdale and taking a photography job abroad. He wound up in London and learned the truth. There you go. Happy?
Casey: Yeah. . .
Casey’s phone rings. It’s Tom.
Casey: I better answer it.
Jami watches on apprehensively.
INTERCUT - INT. JAMI & MO’S DORM/INT. BOB & KIM (LIVING ROOM)
Casey: Hello?
Tom: Hey! Where are you?
Casey: Uh… hanging out with some friends.
Tom: Well are you coming over?
Casey: Yeah. In a few.
Tom: Ok. See you then.
Casey: Dad. . .
Jami tense up.
Casey: Save some of Grandma Kim’s cookies for me. You know how Daniel gets.
Jami sighs.
Tom: Sure will. See you in a few.
Tom hangs up.
END INTERCUT
Casey: Your secret is safe with me. You’re family, and I’ll do whatever I can to keep you protected.
Casey grabs Jami and hugs her.
Jami: Thank you.
Casey: And don’t worry about Aunt Frannie. I’ll call and talk to her later and let her know I won’t say a word.
Jami nods.
Casey: (to MJ) You coming?
MJ: No. I’ll catch up with you later on.
Casey: Ok.
MJ places his hands on Jami’s shoulders, comforting her.
Meanwhile, Casey grabs Mo by the hand as they head into the
INT. HALLWAY
He closes the door so they can be alone.
Mo: You breaking up with me? Because if you are then you could’ve did that in the room.
Casey: Look up.
Mo: What?
She looks up and sees mistletoe dangling over their head. As she looks back down, her lips meet with Casey. They kiss passionately, then:
Mo: You’re not mad?
Casey: No. Disappointed but not mad.
Mo: (dully) Great.
Mo drops her head but Casey lift it up.
Casey: (smiling) Thank you. While I may never fully understand, you’ve given me the best three gifts of the year. . . a cousin, honesty, and you.
Mo lights up.
Casey: Till tomorrow.
Casey kisses Mo hands and leaves.
On Mo love stricken,
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