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  1. NothinButAttitude
    INT. RAGGEDY BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN OAKDALE

    Lisa, Carly, and Barbara walk into a vacant building—dusty, torn, and battered. The sight of this causes Lisa to do a U-turn with Carly and Barbara stopping her.

    Lisa: This is the building you were talking about, Barbara?

    Barbara: (taking it all in) Isn’t it great?

    Carly: I wouldn’t say all that. . .

    Lisa: Then I’ll say it—Barbara, this building looks like sh—

    Carly covers Lisa’s mouth before she can finish. Barbara walks over to the center of the room, pointing things out.

    Barbara: With a little bit of paint, here and there we can fix this place up to be a top notch fashion house.

    Lisa: A little? Baby, it is gonna take a hell of a lot of paint to fix this piece of junk up.

    Barbara: Could you be a little bit more optimistic?

    Lisa: H*ll no. It would’ve been better to have gone into to Milltown and bought one of those new buildings over in the strip mall.

    Barbara rolls her eyes and keeps walking through the foyer.

    Barbara: I was thinking the downstairs area we have reception sitting off to the side here. (walking over to a door) And this room could be our storage room—where we keep fabrics, threads, needles. (noticing Carly nor Lisa has moved) C’mon! Let’s head up stairs so we can look at your offices.

    Lisa and Carly look over at the jagged, wooden stairs, which resemble something about of Henri Matisse painting.

    Lisa: You go. We’ll stay here.

    Barbara: (going up the stairs) C’mon!

    Lisa and Carly rush over and start climbing the stairs behind an eager Barbara. Barbara sways the cobwebs out of the way as they reach the top of the stairs, which looks just as worse as the bottom.

    Carly: OK. . . I was going to keep my mouth shut but we are going to spend more money remodeling than making money.

    Lisa: She is. I’m not investing a damn thing in this hell hole.

    Barbara: You don’t have to. I already hired the contractors to remodel the place. They are supposed to be out here tomorrow. (pushing the first door on the long hall open) Here is where we’ll do our photo shoots.

    The room is quite big, filled with windows. Looks like a studio apartment; however, it looks like the crappy building it is in.

    Lisa and Carly peeks in while Barbara goes into the room, showcasing it like she is Barker Beauty. Lisa and Carly look at each other. Then at Barbara. Then back at each other.

    Lisa: (under her breath) Lord help this girl. She really thinks this spot is hot.

    Carly: And it’s not.

    Barbara: Now let me show you your office, Lisa.

    Barbara starts down the hallways some more.

    Lisa: Is it in this building?

    Carly bursts into laughter, guiding Lisa down the hallway with a gentle push and,

    CUT TO




    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL LUNCHROOM

    Bob and John sit off to the side eating lunch together.

    Bob: Never knew how much I would miss the food until I was gone.

    John: I felt the same way too when I left all those years ago. Being back here just felt so right.

    John looks over to see something is wrong with Bob.

    John: What is it?

    Bob: Huh? (hiding it) What are you talking about?

    John: You were never a good liar, Bob.

    Bob: You’d know.

    John: Ouch. That hurt.

    Bob: (sighing) Sorry. I just didn’t realize how much I miss this place. The sound of carts rolling in the morning, patients moaning, their loved ones biting our heads off—I miss it.

    John: Then come home.

    Bob: What?

    John: You heard me. Come home.

    Bob: I can’t do that.

    John: Yes you can. Leave Arizona and come back home. It’s simple. Then can resume your position as Chief of Staff.

    Bob: I can’t do that. I cannot take the position back when you are occupying it. I can’t.

    John: (leaning in) Don’t tell anyone this but these past four months have been hell.

    Bob is astonished by this revelation made by John.

    John: It wasn’t until I left for John Hopkins and worked there for a while with medical students that I realized how much I
    loved being in the E.R. Not cramped up in some rusty office shoveling paperwork. That was always you, Bob.

    Bob: Hey!

    John: I’m just saying. I miss doing research, healing patients—I don’t work well under structure.

    Bob: If only you felt this way about twenty-five years ago when you were still fighting with me for the position and actually taking it away from me.

    John: Well I was young and stupid. I did a lot of stupid things that now being older, I regret doing.

    Bob reaches over and feels John’s forehead.

    Bob: Are you OK?

    John laughs.

    Bob: What have you done to the John Dixon I know and loved to hate?

    John: He grew up.

    On Bob and John sharing a smile

    CUT TO




    INT. MARGO’S HOUSE (CASEY’S ROOM)

    Casey starts to unpack his belongings in his room when Kim appears in front of his door, knocking on it.

    Casey turns around and smiles at the sight of Kim.

    Kim: Can I come in, Kiddo?

    Casey waves, indicating for her to “come on in.”

    Kim: How are you holding up?

    Casey: Barely.

    Kim: (sitting on the edge of his bed) That’s understandable.

    Casey: Gram, can I ask you a question?

    Kim: Of course.

    Casey: (sitting next to her) How did you handle the situation when Grandpa cheated on you with Susan?

    This comes at Kim out of left field, throwing her off. She takes a breath and answers:

    Kim: I was crushed, and so many things went through my mind.

    Casey: Yeah, but you forgave him. How?

    Kim: Introspection. That alone caused me to realize that I had a hand in your grandfather finding solace elsewhere. Now
    he isn’t fully innocent but I had to learn to take my part of the blame.

    Casey stirs on this a bit, then

    Casey: So I should forgive Allison?

    Kim: I can’t tell you what to do, Kiddo. That is for you to decide.

    Casey: True. It would be easier though if you would decide for me.

    Kim: I know. Trust me. I felt the same way, but what was right for me might not be for you. You call the shots. But you can’t
    leave Allison in limbo. You have to make a decision and soon. And you can’t string her along either. As much as I don’t care for her at this point, it is not fair.

    Casey nods, understandingly.

    DING-DONG! DING-DONG!

    Kim: I’ll get that.

    Kim heads down the hall then down the stairs to open the door to Susan.

    Kim: Can I help you?

    Susan: Where is Casey?

    Kim: Why?

    Susan: I need to talk to him.

    Kim: Susan—

    Susan: Look, Kim, I need to—

    Allison comes from behind Susan.

    Allison: No, I need to talk to Casey. Chill out, Mom. (to Kim) Can I go up and see him?

    Kim moves out the way, allowing Allison to come in.

    Kim: He’s in his room.

    Allison: Thanks.

    Kim nods and Allison heads up the stairs. Kim looks back at Susan, who has her arms crossed.

    Susan: Aren’t you gonna invite me in?

    Kim: This isn’t my house.

    Kim slams the door in Susan’s face.

    CASEY’S ROOM

    Casey is back to putting his clothes up with Allison enters. He looks up, sees her, and goes back to doing what he was doing like he never noticed her.

    Allison: Casey.

    Casey: What, Ali?

    Allison: We need to talk.

    Casey: Start talking.

    Allison: Well can you stop moving and listen to me?

    Casey: Allison, I can do two things at once. You’re wasting time.

    Allison: Fine. I just wanna say that I’m sorry and that I didn’t mean to cheat you.

    Casey stops what he is doing and looks her as if she is crazy.

    Allison: I mean it. I didn’t mean too. I started when you were stressing about all the long hours and papers and you shut me off.

    Casey: So that gives you the right to cheat?

    Allison: No.

    Casey: Because you had just as much work as me, if not more and yet I NEVER cheated on you.

    Allison: I know, but—

    Casey: But, what?

    Allison: (sobbing) I DON’T LOVE HIM! I love you. . .

    Casey: But love isn’t supposed to hurt.

    Allison: I know!

    Casey: Well you hurt me.

    Allison: (wiping away tears) I know! But please . . . please tell me we have another shot.

    Casey: Maybe we do . . .

    Allison’s face lights up with hope. Casey walks over and takes her by the hand. He opens it, dropping his wedding band in it.

    Casey: But not anytime soon.

    On Allison, severely wounded,

    CUT TO




    INT. SNYDER BARN

    Emma is feeding the horses when a Blue Chevy Silverado pulls in beside the barn. Emma puts down the bag of grain and walks

    EXT. OUTSIDE

    where Aaron and Holden both get out the truck.

    Emma: (to Aaron, overjoyed) What are you doing here?!

    Aaron: Well I decided to take you both up on that offer. I’ve decided to move back to Oakdale and help out around the farm.

    Aaron walks around the truck and hugs Emma tightly.

    Emma: You sure?

    Aaron nods “yes.”

    Emma: Well what about your mother and her chemo?

    Aaron: She has Uncle Caleb along with Pete and Jenny, who have both uprooted to Seattle to be near her—just know that
    she pushed me to come here.

    Holden: Now anytime you get ready—

    Aaron: I know, Dad. But I am needed here, and I’ve actually missed Oakdale and the farm.

    Emma: Not too many people say that.

    Holden: (hugging Aaron) I’m just glad that my son is back.

    Emma: Me too. Now this calls for a celebration—a special dinner.

    Aaron: As long as there is some of your famous sweet potato pie. . .

    Emma: Anything you want, baby! Let’s head over to the kitchen now and get started.

    And with three generations of the Snyders arm and arm heading back to the house,

    CUT TO

    EXT. JACK & CARLY

    Parker and Jack walk up to the door, joking. Both are carrying gym bags.

    Parker: Too much for you, old man, huh?

    Jack: Never.

    Jack grabs the door knob and the door opens. Parker and Jack look at each other, confused and look inside to see a book and clothes straddled all over the living room.

    Jack: What the—

    Sound of glasses is heard from the kitchen.

    Jack: (to Parker) Stay here.

    Parker nods. Jack eases around the corners, then

    Jack: Hey!

    JJ puts his arms into the air, dropping everything.

    Jack: JJ!

    JJ: (turning around) Dad!

    Parker joins them in the kitchen.

    Jack: What are you doing home?

    JJ: Umm. . . school’s out, Dad.

    Jack: No it isn’t.

    JJ: Yeah. It is.

    Jack glances over at the calendar with a red circle that reads Friday, May 11, 2012: JJ returns home.

    Jack: Oops.

    JJ: Tell my ham sandwich and glass of milk that.

    Carly (OS): Anybody home?

    Jack: We’re in the kitchen, honey.

    Carly walks into the kitchen and to her surprise, sees JJ. She rushes over, hugging him.

    Carly: Aww, my baby is home.

    JJ: Yep.

    Carly notices the shattered glass, milk, and ham sandwich on the floor.

    Carly: OK. . . what is that?

    Jack: It was my fault. I scared JJ.

    Carly: You scared him.

    Jack: I thought he was a burglar.

    Carly: A burglar? Not my baby!

    JJ grins as Carly and Jack squabble over what he said. Parker, meanwhile, slinks out of the kitchen into

    LIVING ROOM

    where a letter lies on the floor. Being nosy, Parker picks the letter up, which reads:



    Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jack Snyder,


    We are sad to inform you that due to JJ Snyder being a constant problem in class that we have no choice but to expel him from the St. Paul Boy’s Academy. Any further questions, you can reach us at 604-578-9987.
    Sincerely,
    Dean Richard Trudeau
    St. Paul Boy’s Academy
    Monticello, Illinois

    JJ (OS): Hey Parker!

    Parker spins around, yet hides the letter behind his back. He forces a smile on his face to hide what he is doing.

    JJ: Mom and Dad said did you want to go to the Skyview Restaurant to eat tonight?

    Parker: Sure.

    JJ heads back into the kitchen.

    Parker: (to self) Oh JJ, what have you done?

    On Parker in deep thought,

    CUT TO

    INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)

    Emily hugs Daniel tightly as Tom, Margo, and Paul watch on. Paul grins at his wife happiness while Tom is uneasy and

    Margo is just sickened by the whole thing.

    Tom: Now you have my number installed on your phone don’t you?

    Daniel: (breaking away from Emily) Yeah.

    Emily: He won’t need to call you seeing as he is here with me.

    Margo: That’s what we are worried about.

    Emily: Whatever, Margo.

    Margo sneers at Emily.

    Daniel: C’mon guys! Don’t make me run back to the boarding school.

    Paul: Right. Now don’t worry about your luggage, some of the help will come and get that for you.

    Daniel: Thanks, Paul.

    Daniel hugs Tom then Margo. I’ll come and stay with you guys next week.

    Tom: Can’t wait.

    Emily: But till then. . . (opening the door) you know the deal.

    Tom exits but Margo isn’t going out with a word or two.

    Margo: (walking out) You know what, Emily, you are a real class A bit—

    Emily slams the door in Margo’s face.

    Emily: So now that they are gone. . .

    Daniel: Mom, why are you so threatened by them?

    Emily: (point to herself) Me?

    Daniel: Yes, you.

    Emily: I am not threatened by them at all. I just hate sharing you.

    Paul: We see that.

    Emily: Well I can’t wait for the help to come and get your suitcases, and no one knows how to fix your room like your
    mommy, so I’ll do it. You just relax here with Paul.

    Emily grabs his luggage and scurries up the stairs.

    Paul: She is a mess.

    Daniel: (snidely) She isn’t the only one.

    On Daniel walking off and Paul feeling the sting of Daniel’s remark,

    CUT TO




    INT. WOAK

    Kim walks into the studio, which is filled with people running amuck doing various things. But it isn’t as tight as ship as Kim
    use to run it. This disturbs her. Suddenly, Ryder comes up and taps her on the shoulder.

    Kim: (nearly jumping out her skin) Oh hey! What are you doing here?

    Ryder: Just taking your advice and seeing what WOAK is all about.

    Kim: You like it so far?

    Ryder: So far, so good. I think that I might be able make this permanent.

    Kim: Well I can put in a good word for you.

    Ryder: Thanks, Aunt Kim but I think that Katie has that covered. I just know that this has to be hard for her to get a new co-host. You know. . .

    Kim: Since Brad died. I know. Have they chem tested you yet?

    Ryder: No. The producer just sort of left me out here to dry.

    Kim: Well who is the producer?

    Ryder: Some guy named Henry Coleman.

    Kim: (bewildered) Henry?!

    Henry comes out the office, frazzled. He approaches Kim and Ryder.

    Henry: Sorry, Ryder. Things are a little backed up. An intern lost a segment for tonight’s news and I don’t know what do. Nice to see you too, Kim, but I gotta run. An intern will be here in a second to hand you an application.

    Henry runs off.

    Kim: What is going on here?

    Ryder: I don’t know but I hope it’s just like this today.

    Kim: I hope so because WOAK never use to be like this when I was in charge.

    Ryder: Maybe you should’ve stayed.

    Kim: Maybe.

    On Kim questioning herself and having second thoughts,

    CUT TO

    INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)

    The doorbell rings repeatedly as Emily rushes back down the stairs to answer. She opens it to reveal Meg. Meg pushes
    past Emily into the house.

    Meg: (livid) Where is Paul?

    Emily: He had to run to the office.

    Meg: Then I’ll meet him there.

    Emily grabs Meg by the arm, stopping her.

    Emily: Why do you need to see Paul?

    Meg: I just got wind that Paul decided cancelled my contract with the daycare because he hired a nanny for Eliza.

    Emily: And?

    Meg: I don’t want Eliza to have a nanny!

    Emily: Look, we know what is best for Eliza.

    Meg: Say what?

    Emily: Paul is doing what is best for our daughter.

    This sends Meg over the edge.

    Meg: Our daughter? Last time I checked, you had two boys. You don’t have a daughter with Paul unless Allison has is a seed of Paul’s, which I doubt.

    Emily: I’m sorry.

    Meg: You need to be. Realize that Eliza is MY daughter. Not yours. She is nothing to you.

    Emily: I wouldn’t say all that. . .

    Meg: (stepping in Emily’s face) Emily, don’t push me.

    Emily: It was a simple mistake. I mean Eliza is like a daughter to—

    Meg: DON’T YOU DARE SAY IT! MY DAUGHTER IS NOTHING TO YOU, TRASH!

    Emily is at a loss of word over Meg. Meg tosses her hair, gives Emily one final warning look, and slams the door.

    On Emily nervous,

    CUT TO

    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (HALLWAY)

    Dusty walks with Lorenzo in his arms, cooing at the baby. He bumps into John.

    John: What are you two doing here?

    Dusty: Another checkup.

    John: Everything alright?

    Dusty: Yep. He has another set of shots he has to take in a few weeks, but he takes them well.

    John: (playing with the baby) Of course he does. (looking at Dusty again) How has Janet been?

    Dusty: Good. Still working at Al’s Diner when she isn’t running behind myself, Lorenzo, and Liberty.

    John: Good. We have to schedule another family night real soon.

    Dusty: We sure do but what are you doing roaming the halls? Don’t you have some paperwork to do?

    John: I do but if things go as planned then I won’t have to worry about paperwork ever again.

    Dusty: What are you talking about?

    John: I offered the position back to Bob.

    Dusty: But he retired.

    John: We had a heart to heart and he realized that he missed the hospital and I realized how much I miss being in surgery.

    Dusty: You two had a heart to heart?

    John: Shocking, huh? But I think that the hatchet is finally buried.

    Dusty: I’m proud of you, John.

    John: That means the world to me. (smiling at Lorenzo) Now let’s head down to the cafeteria and see what we can get for
    this growing boy.

    Dusty: Alright.

    With Dusty and John walking side by side in laughter,

    CUT TO




    EXT. GRAVEYARD

    Kim kneels down, gently placing some flowers on Nancy, Chris, and Dan’s graves. Unknowingly, Bob comes up behind her
    bearing flowers too.

    Bob: Great minds think alike.

    Kim: (noticing Bob) They sure do.

    Bob kneels down with Kim.

    Bob: You came here for some introspection?

    Kim: Yep. Bob, I need to tell you something.

    Bob: So do I.

    Kim: You first.

    Bob: Kim, I miss Oakdale. I miss the hospital. I know you don’t want me to work, but Kim—

    Kim: You miss working?

    Bob: Yeah.

    Kim sighs in relief.

    Kim: So glad to hear you say that.

    Bob: You are?

    Kim: Yes, because I miss WOAK. I stopped by there today and I nearly went into cardiac arrest.

    Bob: That was easy.

    Kim: It was; however, we have to promise that despite our busy schedules that we always find time for not only our family
    but—

    Bob: Ourselves.

    Kim nods and with tears in her eyes, she leans over and passionately kisses Bob. Panning over to Chris, Nancy, and Dan's graves,



    FADE OUT


    THE END




  2. NothinButAttitude
    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!







  3. NothinButAttitude
    INT. FAIRWINDS (LIVING ROOM)

    Emily, relaxed, sits on the sofa reading a copy of The Intruder when Susan comes storming into the room. Susan looks a total wreck, like she hasn't slept in days even though it has only been a night.

    Susan: Have you heard from Allison?

    Emily: No. She hasn't called?

    Susan: I'm worried.

    Emily: Mom, I'm sure that Allison is fine.

    Susan: Em, this is Allison we are talking about!

    Emily thinks about if for a second, then

    Emily: You're right. (getting up) Let me get dressed and we'll drive over to Carbondale to find Allison.

    Allison (OS): It would be a wasted a trip.

    Allison enters into the room just as much of a wreck as her mother--mascara stains all under her eyes showing she has clearly been crying, her hair tossed all over the place, and still wearing the dress from the night before. Susan and Emily rush over and take Allison by the arms, guiding her to the sofa.

    Allison: Why are you guys helping me?

    Susan: What are you talking about? You are my child!

    Allison: I guess that explains why I am such a total wreck.

    Emily: At least she hasn't lost her sense of humor.

    Susan cuts her eyes at Emily, letting her know that she is not in the mood.

    Allison: Casey, have you guys seen Casey?

    Susan: Who cares about him at this point.

    This causes Allison, highly emotive--on the verge of crying, to jump up from the sofa. Emily manages to grab her and pull her back down to the sofa.

    Emily: (calmly) Yes. He came to the party in a drunken mess, slandering your name.

    Allison: Well it is not that hard to do seeing as what he said is probably true.

    Susan: (easing down next to Allison) Is it true? Did you sleep with your professor?

    Allison does not answer for a second, then

    Allison: (sighs) Yes.

    Emily: Allison!

    Allison: I wasn't thinking.

    Susan: Well we can see that.

    Allison: But I need to find Casey. I need to just sit down and talk to him. I just--

    Emily: Lie down. That is what you need to do. And Casey probably does even want to see you at this point.

    Susan: And you'd never get past the guard dogs guarding him. Kim, Lisa, Margo, Tom--they are probably guarding him like is a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay.

    Allison: (starting to cry) I just want to tell him why--go into details as to why. . .

    Susan: It can wait. You need to rest.

    Emily: Mom, is right. How about you go and lie in one of guest rooms and when you wake up, we'll think of way to fix the problem then. OK?

    Allison: Fine.

    Emily gets up and helps Allison up the stairs. Susan watches on, heartbroken for her daughter.

    Susan: (to self) Damn you, Casey.

    CUT TO




    INT. HOTEL SUITE

    Casey is straddle across the bed--a mess too.

    KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Margo (OS): Open the door, Casey!

    Casey slowly opens up his eyes and trudges over to the door where he opens it to see Margo bearing a bag of donuts and a coffee. She pushes her way past him into the room. Casey closes the door.

    Casey: Mom, it is too early.

    Margo: It's 10 A.M.

    Casey: Like I said, it is too early.

    Margo: Well we need to talk.

    Casey: I really don't want to talk about last night or Allison or--

    Margo: (sitting on the bed) Sit down.

    Casey trudges back over to the bed, doing as Margo says.

    Margo: (handing him a doughnut) Eat this. (passing the coffee to him) Drink this.

    Casey: Mom, coffee is not going to sober me up.

    Margo: Oh I know. I am a cop. A good shower and rest does but you don't deserve a either. Not after that stunt from last night.

    Casey: I'm the injured party here!

    Margo: But that does not mean for you to go barging in a room in a drunken stupor and scream out how much of a slut someone is.

    Casey: It's true and you know it. Heck, you are probably thinking the same right now.

    Margo: You wouldn't be in this mess if you would've listened to me.

    Casey: Mom. . .

    Margo: It is the truth! I told you about her. I told you about Emily but did you listen? Did you?

    Casey: No.

    Margo: For now on, you'll listen to me. Now I'll meet you home and set up a room at the new house for you seeing as you'll be moving back home with us. And don't worry about switching your credits over from Carbondale State as I am already on it.

    Margo kisses Casey on the head and exits. On Casey biting his doughnut, annoyed.

    CUT TO




    INT. JAVA

    Lisa and Barbara sit a table in deep discussion of what occurred last night.

    Lisa: Poor Casey. But that is a Stewart woman for you. Only due time before Paul suffers at the hands of Emily . . . again.

    Barbara: Lisa, I am not getting into this with you. I have my own issues to worry about.

    Lisa: Oh c'mon. You expect me to believe that you like Emily.

    Barbara: We are fine.

    Lisa: But you still did not give an answer. Yes or no?

    Barbara: Yes, I like Emily. . . for right now.

    Lisa: Knew it. (looking at her watch) Now where is Carly?

    Barbara: I don't know but she is running late.

    Lisa: Well I can't blame her. She is meeting with two people who have not been her biggest supporters.

    Barbara: But that is in the past. Today is us moving forward.

    Carly enters.

    Lisa: There she is. (to Carly, waving) Over here.

    Carly: (making her way over to them) Coming! (to herself) Dear God, strike me dead. (with a forced smile) Hi, ladies.

    Lisa: Hey, Carly. (patting the seat next to her) Have a seat.

    Carly hesitantly eases down in the seat with a forced smile still on her face. She looks at Barbara, who is calm and collected and smiling back at Carly; however, her smile is genuine. This scares Carly.

    Carly: (breaking the facade) OK, let's get to the point. What have I done now?

    Barbara: (puzzled) Nothing. Like I told you last night, I have a business proposition for you.

    Carly: Like what?

    Barbara: Seeing as we are all in a good place with each other--

    Carly: We are?

    Barbara: Carly, don't start. (continuing) I think that we should go into business together--the three of us.

    Lisa and Carly look at each other. Then Barbara. Then back at each other.

    Lisa: Us three?

    Barbara: Yes. You, me, and Carly. I think that we should open a fashion house with all of us doing the designing, Lisa, you still running the store, and me and Carly getting the press for the line--

    Carly: With the three of us, that shouldn't be too hard.

    Lisa laughs.

    Barbara: I am serious. I already picked out a name for us, logo, and everything.

    Barbara digs into her bag and Carly leans back, scared.

    Barbara: What?

    Carly: (hesitantly laughing) Just you digging a bag sets me off, Barbara. Who knows what you might pull out. (to herself) Like a gun.

    Barbara pulls a folder out and opens it to reveal their logo: "BLC Fashions: Barbara, Lisa, & Carly."

    Barbara: Like it?

    Carly: (taking the folder) I love it.

    Lisa looks on with Carly, and a frown comes across her face.

    Lisa: I hate it.

    Carly & Barbara: Why?!

    Lisa: Shouldn't it be LBC. I mean I am the original fashionista in Oakdale. My name should be first.

    Barbara: But I thought of it.

    Lisa: And?

    Carly: But I like BLC. You being in the middle shows your importance in the operation.

    Lisa: (glowing) How so?

    Carly: Well its symbolic of what the work situations will be. You'll be the mediator between Barbara and I, thus preventing us from killing one another.

    Lisa: True. (thinking about it) Alright. I love it now.

    Lisa takes the folder and grins over the logo. Barbara mouths "thank you" to Carly before taking a sigh or relief.

    Barbara: Now ladies, (pulling out another folder) I wanted you both to look over what markets I want us to hit.

    Carly takes the folder and turns it to page one.

    Barbara: Now if you see, I think we will be able to hit all markets. Lisa, you being more aged--

    Lisa: Hold up!

    Barbara: . . .And refined. . .

    Lisa: Keep going.

    Barbara: I think that it'll be better if you target older women. I named your line, "Matriarch."

    Lisa: Ooo. I like it.

    Barbara: Seeing as I the middle aged one of the two, and hoping to target women in their 40s and 50s, who want to feel like a queen, which is why my line is called, "Queen."

    Carly: And mine is what?

    Barbara: Belladonna. It sounds sexy and youthful.

    Carly: Oh h*ell yeah. That's hot.

    Barbara: Exactly and I want to have all three lines to have their Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer lines. We could also do some fragrances which I think we should call "Bold and Sassy" seeing as it describes all three of us. Not only that but a men's line too--for all ages called Esquire. I was also thinking about getting with Janet to do a domestic line called--

    Carly: Janet? As in Janet Ciccone?

    Barbara: Yeah.

    Carly: Let's just hold that thought.

    Barbara: C'mon Carly.

    Carly: (rolling her eyes) Fine. But she cannot be an equal partner.

    Barbara: She wasn't. I was thinking of splitting it 30% between the three of us. . .

    Carly: And giving Janet 10%?

    Barbara: Yes.

    Carly: I'm cool with that. (sitting back and relaxing) Keep going.

    Barbara: All I need for you two to take this contract and let your attorneys go over and send it back to me. Simple as that. Then we can start looking for a location to house the fashion house, etc.

    Carly: I'm down.

    Carly places her hand in the middle. Lisa places her next, followed by Barbara.

    Barbara: 1. . .2. . .3. . .BLC.

    Carly/Lisa/Barbara: (shouting) 1. . . 2. . .3. . .BLC!!!!

    The three ladies burst into laughter and enjoyment over their new business venture, a new journey, a new chapter in life.






    THE END










  4. NothinButAttitude
    INT. LIBRARY

    Trista and Rocky sit at a table filled with books. Both are deep into their studies until Trista's tapping on the pen interrupts Rocky.

    Rocky: You OK?

    Trista: Huh?

    Rocky: You were tapping your pencil on the table.

    Trista: Dear God, I am so sorry.

    Rocky: No you're fine.

    They go back to studying, then

    Trista: Does something look like it is bothering me?

    Rocky: (looking up) You tell me.

    Trista: OK. I'm not.

    Rocky: Then what is it?

    Trista: They know.

    Rocky: Who?

    Trista: My Aunt Reva and Grandpa Hawk.

    Rocky: They do.

    Trista: Yep. Grandfather says he always knew, which stunned both me and Reva.

    Rocky: So does Rusty know?

    Trista: Not yet. But he will sooner to later.

    INT. BEACON LOBBY

    Reva and Cassie stand at the room service counter looking over blueprints with Olivia and Dylan. Rusty strides in bearing posters.

    Reva: Rusty! What are you doing here?

    Rusty: Just here to drop off a few flyers and see if you mind me hanging up a few posters.

    Cassie: Go ahead.

    Olivia: I think NOT!

    Cassie and Reva side eye Olivia. Olivia gives it right back to them.

    Cassie: Why can't he?

    Olivia: Bad for business.

    Reva: Here we go.

    Cassie: How?

    Olivia: You own the hotel and your half brother is running for office. You allowing him to hang posters in here is favoritism and you might offend some of the guest that do not want to vote for him.

    Cassie: So what. I don't care.

    Olivia: But I do.

    Rusty: (awkardly) You know what, nevermind.

    Reva: Hold up!

    Reva walks behind the counter, stopping him.

    Reva: Give me some of those flyers then.

    Olivia: Excuse me?

    Reva: You said that posters were a "no," but you didn't say no to flyers.

    Reva takes some of the flyers.

    Reva: We can sit them on the service counter for when guests check in. Do you have any pamphlets too?

    Olivia: Excuse me, Reva, you work for me!

    Reva: No. I work for Cassie sometimes and Joshua. Those are my two bosses.

    Olivia: Well if you keep disrespecting me then you'll be down to one job and I doubt they'll keep you at Lewis Construction seeing as you'll also result in them losing a contract--our contract.

    Cassie: Who decided that?

    Olivia: Me. Case closed. No political memorabilia.

    Marah (OS): Hey Cassie, I picked out some fabrics for the--

    Marah notices Olivia. Olivia looks back at Cassie for answers.

    Cassie: What now, Olivia?

    Olivia: What is she doing here?

    Reva: She is assisting Cassie.

    Olivia: In doing what?

    Cassie comes from behind the counter, wrapping her arm around Marah's shoulder.

    Cassie: She is gonna be the one to help redesign the hotel.

    Olivia: (searching for something to say, then) . . .She is--what?! Oh hell no. One Shayne is enough. Two is too many, but three is a crowd that I ain't having.

    Marah: (to Cassie) I told you.

    Olivia: And they should've listened.

    Cassie: She's staying.

    Olivia: No.

    Marah: Cassie--

    Cassie: NO! (to Olivia) You didn't want anything to do with this. You said that I could handle it and I did. I hired Marah. She is staying.

    Olivia: If I knew you were going to hire her then I would've taken another task on like I've been doing before you decided to come back home.

    Cassie: She is staying and not another word. (to Marah) Let Dylan take to you the third story to see some of the suites you will be redesigning.

    Dylan and Marah get on an elevator nearby, exiting.

    Rusty: I'm gonna go. (taking back the flyers and posters) I'll call you both later.

    Rusty exits.

    Reva: Olivia, you are a b*tch.

    Olivia: Tell me something I don't know.

    Cassie: She's staying.

    Olivia: You keep saying that but I can tell you now that it ain't gonna happen. Not on my watch.

    Olivia starts to walk off when:

    Reva: Sam must be spinning in his grave.

    Olivia: (turning around) What did you say?

    Reva: You heard me. How you are treating my daughter. Sam would so hate you.

    Olivia charges towards Reva like a bull but Cassie steps inbetween the two.

    Olivia: (enraged with her finger in Reva's face) Don't you ever talk about my brother, you low life Tulsa trash.

    Reva: And you leave my child alone. If you wanna play with the big dogs then you come and pull my chain. Otherwise, you will leave my child alone.

    Olivia: I'll do as I please.

    Reva: And I whoop that--

    Cassie: OK, OK. Enough you two.

    Olivia: (walking away) She better enjoy today because it will be her last. And Reva, if you ever disrespect me again, you'll be out of a job.

    Olivia exits.

    Reva: Stankin' trick.

    CUT TO




    INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (BREAK ROOM)

    India sits at a table reading a fashion magazine when Alex enters. Alex goes over to the coffee machine, grabbing a clean mug.

    India: (still buried in magazine) Step-mommy dearest...

    Alex: Shouldn't you be working. Alan hired you for two jobs, public relations and running the foundation. Why haven't I gotten any reports from you today.

    India: Because I answer to Alan.

    Alex: And me.

    India: (putting the magazine) I would've answered to you if you didn't give me your a** to kiss when I came back to town.

    Alex: And this is new to you?

    India: Oh no but you should've played it smart, Alexandra. I'm not going anywhere.

    Alex: (pouring coffee in her mug) We'll see.

    India: We shall.

    Alex: Keep up the act because you will be booted out once again and this time it'll be for good.

    India: You sound so confident in that threat. What's up your sleeve, Baroness?

    Alex: You shall see soon enough.

    India: I'll be waiting.

    Alex: Good. Farewell, India.

    Alex leaves. On India, waving to Alex



    THE END






  5. NothinButAttitude
    INT. CASEY'S CAR - NIGHT

    Casey speeds down the road, disheveled -- his mind still on what just happened.

    FLASHBACK - RECENTLY

    Casey: I SAID CALL HIM BACK GODDAMMIT!

    A scared Allison looks at Casey. This is not the Casey she has known and loved.

    Allison: Casey, let me explain.

    Casey: Allison, I said call him back.

    Allison: Casey!

    Casey takes the phone and throws it across the room. The phone shatters into the pieces.

    Allison: How could you?!

    Allison goes for the phone when Casey grabs her, shaking her.

    Casey: How long have you been screwing him?

    Allison looks away, trying to avoid giving an answer.

    Casey: (shaking her some more) Answer me!

    Allison: (breaking free) You're hurting me.

    Casey: You can't even answer a simple question--who are you?! Oh, wait, I know who you are. . . A TYPICAL STEWART WOMAN!

    Allison: What is that suppose to mean?

    Casey: That's you're not wife material. But I should've known that. You can't make a ho a housewife even though you need the "h" & the "o" to spell it. You know what--I don't even care anymore. I really don't. The engagement is over and I am going home.

    Casey crosses over into the room grabbing his suitcases from under the bed. He slams it on the bed. He pushes the closet slide doors open with so much force, they fall off the hinges. He starts to toss his clothes into the suitcase.

    Allison: What? Casey, you are talking crazy.

    Casey: What is crazy is that I even fell for you. I should've learned after Emily. . .

    Allison: I AM NOTHING LIKE EM!

    Casey: (flippantly) Oh yeah. You sure are.

    Casey starts moving throughout the rest of the room, grabbing his stuff. He cleaning the room of anything his, removing any essence he had in this room. He closes down his suitcase and locks it. He goes for the door when Allison moves in front of him, thus creating a blockade.

    Casey: Move.

    Allison: No.

    Casey picks Allison up drops her on the bed as she kicks and screams. He picks his stuff up and proceeds for the door. Allison runs to the door in tears, ready to give a final blow to Casey

    Allison: You wanna know why I was screwing him?

    Casey stops in place.

    Allison: Because you neglected me emotionally, physically, spiritually! And guess what, he fulfilled me where you lacked and that I mean!

    Casey looks back with tears forming in his eyes.

    Casey: . . .bitch.

    He slams the apartment door behind him and on Allison screaming at the top of her lungs,

    END FLASHBACK

    Casey continues to speed down the dark, winding road.




    INT. JACK/CARLY ROOM

    Jack sits on the bed adjusting his tie while Carly looks at herself in the long, stand, grooved frame mirror. She is wearing a Carly Tenney original--a short, satin, strapless dress that clings to her body, showing all of her curves.

    Carly: Does this dress look good, G-Man?

    Jack looks over and likes what he sees. Carly can see his reaction in the mirror.

    Carly: I guess that answer my question, but I am just not feeling this dress.

    Jack comes up behind Carly, wrapping his arms around her.

    Jack: I think you look beautiful.

    Carly: Thanks, baby.

    Jack: No problem.

    He grabs her by the face and kisses her passionately. Carly breaks the kiss, placing a finger on his lips.

    Carly: Not now. We have a party to get to.

    Jack: Do we have to go?

    Carly: Yes. Now you go and start the car while I look for my earrings.

    Jack: Alright but one more kiss?

    Carly: No. (playfully pops him) Go get in the car.

    Jack groans and exits.

    Carly walks over the dresser and looks inside her jewelry box for her earrings. She snags them when the phone rings.

    Carly: Now who is this? (grabbing her phone out her clutch) Hello?

    Barbara (VO): Carly?

    Carly: Yeah, who is this?

    Barbara (VO): Barbara.

    Carly nearly drops her phone but regains her composure.

    Carly: (hesitantly) Hey, Barbara.

    Barbara: Are you attending the party tonight?

    Carly: Well I was until you called and stopped me from getting ready.

    Jack (OS): Carly, c'mon. We're gonna be late.

    Carly: (covering the reciever) Coming, Jack! (back in phone) What do you want, Barbara?

    Barbara: A business proposition.

    On Carly puzzled, yet intrigued

    CUT TO

    INT. SKYVIEW

    The party is starting to fill up with our favorite Oakdale denizens. At one of the tables sits John, Lily, and Lucinda. John and Lucinda are clearly having a good time. On the other hand, Lily isn't not. She seems uncomfortable, if anything. Lucinda quickly takes notice of this.

    Lucinda: Darling, you alright?

    Lily: I'm fine, Mother. Don't start.

    Lucinda: I wouldn't start if you were alright, which you aren't. I know because I am your mother.

    Lily: I said I am fine.

    Lucinda: Lily, dear. . .

    John: Lucinda, the girl said she was fine.

    Lily: Thank you, John.

    Lucinda: John, hush. Now I know my daughter and she is not alright.

    Lily: (snapping back) Fine. I'm not alright. I just don't feel comfortable here.

    Lucinda: Still thinking about Holden and the fact that he doesn't want to get back together?

    Lily gets up from the table and John pulls her back down.

    John: (to Lucinda) Enough. Lily said that she did not want to talk about it. The wound is still fresh.

    Lucinda: But she needs to talk about it.

    John: Yes, when she is ready. Not when you say so. I thought you swore you were going to work on you being meddlesome.

    Lucinda: I did.

    John: Then start now.

    Lucinda: But--




    Lisa bumps into Lucinda from behind, causing Lucinda's drink to spill on her dress.

    Lucinda: Ugh!

    Lisa: (turning around) Oops.

    Lucinda: Like hell you are.

    John grabs a napkin and starts to wipe the stain off when Lucinda smacks him.

    Lucinda: You'll smear it. You are suppose to dabble.

    Lily: Lisa said she was sorry. Why don't run into the kitchen and get some seltzer water. That'll help with the stain.

    Lucinda: (pointing to Lisa) She should go get it. She did it.

    Lisa rolls her eyes.

    Lily: I'll go get it. It'll get me away from the table for awhile.

    Lily gets up and heads for the kitchen.

    Lisa: I'm sorry, Lucy girl if that makes you feel any better.

    Lucinda: The name is Lucinda.

    Lisa: Lucy, Lucinda, whatever.

    John: OK, ladies. Calm down.

    Lucinda: (to John) Don't know if you would classify her as a lady.

    Lisa: John would. (looking at him seductively) Wouldn't you, Johnny boy?

    John laughs, shaking his head. He realizes that Lisa is trying to stick it to Lucinda and it is working. Lucinda is not amused though. She's gonna stab back.

    Lucinda: Once upon a time, maybe. But now he is with me.

    Lisa: Whatever, old Lucy.

    Lucinda: Old? Oh no, darling. John keeps me young if you know what I mean.

    Lisa begins to dry heave.

    John: Lucinda, c'mon now. . .

    Lucinda: I'm just stating facts. I mean when was the last time you have sex?

    Lisa: None of your business.

    Lucinda: Weeks? Months? YEARS. . .?

    Lisa: Just know that if I wanted Johnny-boy back I could have him back. . . (snapping her fingers) just like that.

    Lisa tosses her hair and sashays off. John watches on, amused. Lucinda drives her elbow into his gut.




    CUT TO

    Lisa bumping into Barbara.

    Lisa: Oh please don't give me a b*tch fit for bumping into you. Ole Lucy girl just tried it.

    Barbara: Why would I? (blowing that off) I need to talk to you.

    Lisa: Why? What's wrong?

    Barbara: Nothing but I have a business proposition for you.

    On Lisa, intrigued,

    CUT TO

    Kim and Bob's table where Margo, Tom, Katie, Chris, and Ryder sit.

    Margo: It is so good that you could join us, Ryder.

    Ryder: Thank Uncle Bob and Aunt Kim. They invited me and I couldn't turn them down. Feels pretty good to be back in Oakdale after all these years.

    Kim: It sure does. I kind of miss it.

    Katie: Aww, Kim, I thought you loved your new life in Arizona?

    Bob: We do but nothing beats being in Oakdale.

    Tom: Why not move back home?

    Bob: For what? We aren't needed. Everyone is happy, and--

    A drunken Casey with bottle in hand, stumbles into the room.

    Casey: Hello, everyone!

    Margo: (standing up) Casey? What are you--

    Emily and Susan rush up to Casey.

    Emily: Where is the bride?

    Casey: Screw her.

    Susan: Excuse me.

    Casey: You heard me you old leather face, hag! I said screw your daugther -- oh wait, someone else is doing that. HER PROFESSOR! Yeah. I found out tonight that Allison cheated on me with her professor. No wonder she was getting A's.

    Emily: Hey! That is my sister.

    Casey: Which makes it worse. My Grandma Kim said it best--those damn Stewart women!

    Kim cringes at the sight of Casey. Lisa rushes up to Casey, talking him down.

    Lisa: How about I get you a suite for tonight and you sleep this off, OK?

    Casey: (in a drunken stupor) Sleep what off? The fact that I did not please Allison emotionally? Spiritually? Sexually? I think that the last one is a lie because I am one hell of guy in the sack. Emily can tell you that.

    Emily walks away in disgust. Meg, watching on from a far, enjoys it.

    Susan: (shaking Casey) Where is my daughter?

    Lisa: (removing Susan's hands) Who cares. You heard him, your daughter is a tramp.

    Susan: Oh Lisa, put a sock in it.

    Lucinda: (leaning into John) She needs to put something in her. Maybe she wouldn't be so b*tchy.

    Lily: Mother!

    Lucinda shrugs her shoulders, "what?"

    Bob and Kim take a side of Casey and leads him out the room.

    Casey: Grandma Kim? Grandpa Bob? What are you doing here?

    Kim: Kiddo. . .

    Followed by Lisa, they exit the room and pass by Carly and Jack. Carly and Jack look at the faces in the room which read from bewildered to utter disgust.

    Carly: (stomping her foot) Damn it! I always miss the drama when it isn't about me! (to Barbara) Thanks alot.

    On Carly, pouting


    THE END


    !

    COMING UP ON ATWT

    - The Stewarts and Hughes feud is reignited
    - Bob and Kim reconsider their new life in Arizona
    - Barbara has plans and Carly and Lisa are tied to them
    - Susan Stewart strikes again but it isn't Bob this time
    - Meg becomes a pain for Emily
    - Tragedy strikes Oakdale
    - Jamie and Monique rock Oakdale
    - Lisa gets a new man but Tom doesn't like it and neither does Lucinda
    - Forgotten sons return home taking their place on the show
    - J.J. vs. Parker results in Jack vs. Carly


    - Three legacy characters from 3 other P&G soaps find their way to Oakdale, creating a new quad with a lucky Hughes man


  6. NothinButAttitude
    INT. REVA'S KITCHEN

    Reva stands at the sink washing dishes. She is deep in thought, replaying the conversation over and over from the other day.

    Hawk's voice: She is a Shayne. Your mother and I knew. . . Your mother and I knew. . . Your mother and I knew. . .

    Reva: Oh, Pop. What have you done. If Rusty ever finds out, all hell will break loose.

    Marah (OS) : Mom, What are you talking about?

    Reva nearly jumps out of her skin at the sound of Marah's voice. Marah walks over to Reva, putting her arm on her, comforting her.

    Marah: You OK?

    Reva: (laughing it off) I am fine. I should be asking you if you are OK. Are you?

    Marah: Do we have to talk about me?

    Reva: No but you do need to talk to someone -- a professional. Maybe I should schedule you some appointments with a therapist?

    Marah: MOM!

    Reva: Marah, it won't hurt for you to talk to someone.

    Tears start to form in Marah's eyes. She is starting to unravel.

    Marah: Mom. . . I-I don't know if I can go back to the place. The thought of hundreds of pounds of snow covering over me. The thought of Sam, oh Sam!

    Reva holds Marah tightly, coddling her. Marah sobs in her chest.

    Reva: Baby, don't you worry. Momma is here.

    Marah: (wiping away her tears) I know but you can't protect me from her.

    Reva: Her?

    Marah: Olivia.

    Reva: What has that old carpet munching bitch done now?

    Marah is stunned by what her mother just said.

    Reva: Yes, I called her a carpet munching bitch. Now what has she done now?

    Marah: Mom. . .

    Reva: Well she eats Natalia's carpet, so what. Now what has she done now?

    Marah: Nothing. I just don't know if I can face her.

    Reva: Screw her. I understand her loss but you are at a loss too. You lost a friend -- a friend that gave up his life to save yours. He just happened to be Sam.

    Marah: You make it sound so bad when you put it like that.

    Reva: But it is true. Sam would not want you moping around and he sure as hell would not want Olivia seeking vengeance on his behalf and she knows it.

    Marah: True.

    Reva: I know it is true. That's what happens when you become a pescatarian. You become mad. She needs some beef.

    Marah: (shocked yet laughing) Mom!

    Reva and Marah share a laugh when we hear:

    Cassie (OS): (while entering) Knock! Knock!

    Reva: C'mon in here girl.

    Cassie joins them in the kitchen.

    Cassie: I didn't interrupt anything did I?

    Marah: Oh no. Just me and Mom having a heart to heart.

    Cassie: Well I actually came over to see you.

    Marah: Me?

    Cassie: Yep. I know you are down in the dumps but you need something to do. . .

    Reva: (jokingly) Or someone. . .

    Cassie pops Reva on the shoulder.

    Cassie: No seriously. You need to get those creative juices flowing, and what better way to do so than helping me redecorate.

    Marah: (taken back) Decorate? You want me to redecorate, what? The farm?

    Cassie: Not exactly. The Beacon Hotel to be exact.

    Marah: Oh no.

    Cassie: Oh yes!

    Reva: I think it is a great idea!

    Marah: Umm hello! Olivia!

    Cassie: And?

    Marah: She is part owner of the Beacon too.

    Cassie: OK and we both agreed that we needed the Beacon needed to be redone along with the new wings we just added, and who better than you?

    Reva: Does Olivia know?

    Cassie: (hesitantly) . . . No.

    Marah: Great.

    Cassie: She can't fire you. She put me in charge of the renovation since she is so busy with other matters.

    Marah: Like devising my demise.

    Reva: Look at it like this, Marah, if you are in close quarters with her then it gives you a heads up with what she is "planning."

    Cassie: True. And I'll be there along with Reva, our new manager.

    Reva: Exactly and if she tries anything, I'll bust that bitch across the head with a 2x4.

    Cassie: So on that note... (pulling a bottle of wine out her purse) Let's have a toast.

    Marah: This early?

    Reva: Girl, hush and grab a glass. She got that good bubbly.

    On the Shayne women cracking up,

    CUT TO






    INT. OLIVIA'S OFFICE AT THE BEACON HOTEL

    Olivia sits at her desk, very emotional, glancing at a pic of Sam.

    Olivia: Oh Sam. . .

    Tears stream down her cheeks.

    Olivia: Why did you do it? Why did God take you? Why did he spare that trash, Marah? (slamming down the pic) I always knew I hated that little bitch.

    Olivia gets up and looks window at the view of the city.




    Olivia: Oh Marah, you little slore (a slut + a whore = a slore for those who don't know ). . . If you think I will ever forget what you did to my brother then you have another thing coming. Just gotta figure out a way to stick it to you.

    KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Olivia: Come in.

    Enters Dylan bearing blueprints. The sight of Dylan makes a smile come across Oliva's face like the cat that ate a canary.

    CUT TO




    SPAULDING MANOR




    INT. ALEX'S ROOM

    Alexandra lies straddled across the bed in a robe. She munches on a bowel of strawberries in the process, watching Gone With the Wind.

    Alex: Oh Scarlett, screw Rhett! You don't need a man!

    Alan enters.

    Alan: No wonder why don't have a man. And put some clothes on.

    Alex: Last time I checked, this was my domain. My room--

    Alan: MY HOUSE.

    Alex: Correction, OUR HOUSE.

    Alan: Whatever. (slamming files on her bed) You did not tell me about Petrenoyva deal, Alex.

    Alex: Why should I?

    Alan: You are doing this because I brought India on as the head of the Spaulding Foundation.

    Alex: Maybe.

    Alan: OK but you knew that, that deal was mine, right?

    Alex: Well look at it as a favor.

    Alan: How about I don't.

    Alex: Listen here, Alan. I thought we were suppose to be co-CEOs. I thought that we were over the power struggle. I thought that you said we would consult each other before making final decisions.

    Alan: So this is about India?!

    Alex: HELL YEAH. You know I don't care for her. Why did you bring her and that daughter of hers on.

    Alan: Because she needed a job and she did run the foundation well for years.

    Alex: Oh yes, Alan, and we shall see how well it goes. You, once again putting an uzi in a psycho's hand. Let's see how it goes this time.

    Alan: We will. Along with some major changes at Spaulding.

    Alex's head snaps back at Alan, not grasping what he is implying.

    Alan: I think that it is time that I take over as the permanent CEO.

    Alex: Over my dead body.

    Alan: So tempting.

    Alex: See I tried to be nice but now I guess I am going to have to take the gloves off with you, baby brother. I guess we are going to have to take it back to the boardroom again. I wonder what Phillip's ex-wives are up to?

    Alan: Ha ha. Very funny. I doubt you'll have the votes this time.

    Alex: I'm sure I will let's have a run down, shall we? Harley will never vote with you.

    Alan: Meh.

    Alex: Blake will vote in unison with Harley.

    Alan: She was always an idiot.

    Alex: Then there is Mindy. . .

    Alan: Who is back on good terms with Phillip. She and Beth will vote with me if Phillip follows suit.

    Alex: But that won't happen. Because I have Nick's proxy in the company and I am allowed to vote for my son, seeing as he is out of the country at the moment. Oh and Alan Michael hates you, so he'll vote for me.

    Alan: My son and I are getting back on good terms.

    Alex: Who are kidding? Alan Michael is only speaking to you because of Caroline.

    Alan: That woman works wonders. . .

    Alex: Doesn't matter because I'll just bring up Phillip and him being your favorite and that'll sway Alan Michael in my direction.

    Alan: He's just one. James will vote with me.

    Alex: Maybe. But I have Lizzie.

    Alan's face drop.

    Alex: Yep. Lizzie will vote with me as she does 99.9% of the time. And Bill hates you so he wouldn't dare let her vote with you. He'll use his portion of the stock to vote in favor, and her voting with me will wreck shop for you. Phillip nor Beth would dare vote against Lizzie. They'll vote in unison after she puts those puppy dog eyes on them. Then Phillip will strong arm James into following suit too -- a new car is what he'll bribe him with. So what does that leave you with? -- Oh yeah, you'll lose Mindy too in that process. So all you'll have is India's vote. Oh and Amanda because she was an idiot and gave you her proxy. And don't forget our half, the Tamerlains. Vicky will vote with me seeing as you treated her like a dog when she was in Springfield. Anyone else?

    Alan snatches the file off the bed and storms out the room. Alex burst into a hearty laughter.

    Alex: Bye, bye, Alan! (lying on the bed) Now where was I. . .

    Alex goes back to watching TV.

    Alan, lingers outside her door, livid in deep thought.

    Alan: (deep thought) I gotta find a way to get Lizzie to vote for me or better yet, convince Bill. Or even worse, remove both obstacles -- both Alex and Lizzie.

    On Alan, pleased with what he has come up with,


    THE END




  7. NothinButAttitude
    4 MONTHS AFTER THE FINALE...






    INT. SKYVIEW RESTARAUNT

    Emily stands at the head of the room with clipboard in her hand. Being a busybody, she can't help but direct the party planners.

    Emily: Oh no! That banner is crooked. Pull the corner up more on the left side.

    Susan walks in from behind and taps her on the shoulder. Emily turns, smiling at her mother.

    Emily: Hey!

    Susan: (kissing her daughter's cheek) Hey! I see you are whipping these party planners into shape.

    Emily: I sure am. Everything has to be perfect for Casey and Allison's pre-wedding dinner.

    Susan: I'm just surprised that Lisa let us plan it here at one of many new restaraunts at Lakeview.

    Emily: I know right.

    Susan: (looking around) So where is Paul?

    Emily: At the office. You know him.

    Susan: (mumbling) I wish I never did.

    Emily shoots a look a her mother.

    Susan: What?!

    Emily: Mom, don't start.

    Susan: I can't help it. Not since he thought it was a good idea to bring her back.

    On Susan pouting,

    CUT TO







    INT. APARTMENT

    Paul sits down on the sofa reading a magazine. From behind, a shot of a woman's bare feet ease down the stairs, seductively. We pull back to see it is Meg. Paul looks up from the magazine to see Meg easing down the stairs with nothing on but a sexy, red Herve Leger dress on that is clinging to her body, and showcasing all of her curves.

    Paul: You do realize that it is just a pre-wedding party don't you?

    Meg: (crossing into the kitchen) I know. But I might meet a man there tonight.

    Paul: Meg...

    Meg: What? Paul, I do deserve to have a little fun.

    Paul: Not at the expense of my daughter.

    Meg: OUR DAUGHTER and you don't hear me complaining about your choices. (clears throat) Emily...

    Paul: I really don't want to get into a fight with you. I just came to see Eliza before the party. Where is she?

    Meg: I put her down for a nap. Apparently, she caught a cold from one of the kids at the daycare center.

    Paul: Not surprised seeing as you chose the daycare center.

    Meg: Well she has to go there.

    Paul: Actually, she doesn't. I offered to get a nanny.

    Meg: Paul, no! I want my daughter to live a normal life.

    Paul: And she can.

    Meg: Not if it is up to you.

    Paul: (over it) I'll just come back and see Eliza tomorrow.

    Meg: Fine. (pushing him out the door) I'll see you at the party.

    Paul: (grabbing a hope to the door, turning back) Hold on, who is keeping Eliza?

    Meg: A babysitter.

    Paul: Who?

    Meg: Liberty.

    Paul: Oh hell no.

    Meg: What is wrong with Liberty?

    Paul: It is not her that is the problem but her "beau."

    Meg: Gabriel?

    Paul: Yes!

    Meg: Let me guess... because he is Craig's son.

    Paul: Exactly!

    On Meg rolling her eyes,







    INT. KATIE & CHRIS KITCHEN

    Katie sits at the table feeding Jacob. Meanwhile, Chris digs around in the fridge. He grabs a water and closes it.

    Chris: Baby, what time is Margo and Tom going to arrive?

    Katie: They said they were on their way.

    DOORBELL RINGS

    Chris: I'll get it.

    Chris goes and let Tom and Margo in. Kisses and hugs are exchanged as Margo joins Katie at the table. Tom and Chris stand by the counter.

    Katie: So are you guys excited?

    Tom: I guess so.

    Chris: You guess so?

    Margo: It is not like we have a choice.

    Katie: OK. I thought you guys were over Casey and Allison being a couple.

    Tom: I am.

    Margo: Liar. You hate the idea of them getting married just as much as I do.

    Katie: Oh c'mon, Tom and Margo. She is not that bad.

    Margo: She's a freaking a whore. That girl has been ridden more than the town bicycle.

    Tom: Well look her to family is...

    Katie: Well her family can't be too bad... (looking at Tom & Chris) seeing as ALL the Hughes men have penetrated a Stewart woman.

    Chris: Hey, I never said anything bad about Allison. I actually think they make a good couple.

    Margo: Well I beg to differ. I just see this union going south.

    CUT TO







    INT. CASEY AND ALLISON'S APT IN CARBONDALE

    Casey sits on the sofa. While Allison (offscreen) is in the bathroom fixing her hair.

    Casey: Today, my future wife to be. We gotta hit the road.

    Allison (O.S): I'm hurrying. This hair just won't stop frizzing up.

    Casey: Well you are beautiful regardless.

    Allison (O.S): Aww, thank you. But if you think you are about to get a quicky then you forget it, bud.

    Casey: (grinning) But if you changed your mind...

    Allison (O.S): Not going to happen.

    Casey: You sure?

    Allison (O.S) Yep.

    Allison closes the bathroom door and locks it.

    Casey: Not fair!

    Allison (O.S) Life isn't fair.

    She turns the blow-dryer on. Casey sits on the couch outside the bathroom, patiently. Suddenly, Allison's phone lights up.

    Casey: Allison!

    No answer. Only the sound of music and a blow-dryer is heard.

    Casey: Allison! Your phone is vibrating.

    No answer. Only the sound of music and a blow-dryer is heard.

    Casey: Nevermind. I'll get it.

    Casey picks up the phone, and answer it.

    PHONE: Please enter your passcode.

    Casey plugs in her passcode.

    PHONE: You have one new voice message from 618-200-4767.

    Casey: Who is this?

    A MAN'S VOICE: Hey baby. It's me, Greg.

    Casey's face drops.

    A MAN'S VOICE: I just wanted to let you know that you are on my mind. That session we had the other day with you pinned up against the wall was hot. Hell, it made me realize that I cannot go on a day without you. I-I can't let you marry him.

    Casey: What the fu-

    A MAN'S VOICE: I know that you are marrying that loser, but I can't let you. I don't care about it being against school policy or that I am married. I need you.

    Casey: This has to be a joke.

    A MAN'S VOICE: . . . I love you, Allison.

    Allison exits out the bathroom.

    Allison: You ready?

    Casey hands the phone Allison.

    Casey: Telephone.

    Allison: Who is it? Is it Emily? My mom?

    Casey: Nope. Your Professor or should I say Greg?

    Allison's jaw drops. Casey's face turns bright red as he gets up and walks over to Allison. He hands the phone to her.

    Casey: Call him back.

    Allison: But I can--

    Casey: I SAID CALL HIM BACK GODDAMMIT!!

    On Allison like a scared little puppy,



    THE END






  8. NothinButAttitude
    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






  9. NothinButAttitude
    INT. REVA'S LIVING ROOM

    Reva, holding Colin, and Trista sit on the sofa in silence. Reva is somewhat still befuddled over the news she just received.

    Trista: Look, I wanted to ease into the situation and not just pop declaring that I am a Shayne.

    Reva: I understand but how?

    Trista: Through sex. I mean how else--

    Reva: No. I mean how do you know that you are Rusty's child for sure?

    Trista digs into her satchel bag and pulls out a tattered photo album. She hands it to Reva. Reva opens the photo album to the portion that she has bookmarked. On that marked page lies a photo of Rusty and Trista's mother, Laurel. Both have that late 80s, early 90s hair that will make you cringe.

    Trista: I stumbled upon it years ago. My mom had it hidden in the attic. I guess she didn't want me to find it anytime soon and start asking questions.

    Reva: So I am suppose to assume that you are my niece because of a photo of your mom and brother?

    Trista: Yes but no. I just want you to be open to the possiblity that I might be a Shayne.

    Reva: Look, honey... There is no way. You've said that you were born and raised in Atlanta. My brother has never lived in Atlanta. After he left Springfield back in '89 he went back to Tulsa. And I don't remember my brother mentioning a Laurel to me.

    Trista: How would you know? Weren't you declared "dead" in 1990?

    Reva sits on the thought.

    Reva: You are right.

    Trista: And what brother tells his sister all his escapades?

    Reva: True.

    Trista: Mrs. O'Neill --

    Reva: Call me, Reva. Maybe Aunt Reva, eventually.

    A slight smile comes over Trista's face.

    Reva: Anyone else knows about this?

    The doorbell rings.

    Reva: Hold that thought.

    Reva hands Colin over to Trista and goes and answers the door.

    Reva (O.S.): Hey, Pop!

    Hawk (O.S): Hey, Sister -- (running into the living room discovering Trista) Am I interrupting something?

    Reva reenters standing behind Hawk.

    Reva: I think we need to have a chat...

    Hawk: About what?

    Trista: Maybe I should go...

    Reva: No, sweetheart. It's better if you are here.

    Hawk: Reva, girl, what are you going on about?

    Reva: Trista seems to think that Rusty might be her father.

    Hawk: What do you mean think? She is.

    Reva: She is?!

    Trista (overlapping): I am?!

    Hawk: Why yes.

    Reva: You knew?!

    Hawk: Yep. So did Sarah. Her mother, Laurel, went to school at OSU getting her master's degree in medicine. Nice, bright girl. They dated for about a year, and she breathed new life into him -- the life he so desperately needed after Rose died. He met her at the Dirty PussyCat, where she stripping at. Too nice of a girl to be a stripper but she did it to put herself through college. The two somewhat drifted apart after your death, Sister. Rusty was so grief stricken that he kept to himself. She understood his situation and gave him space, but realized she was pregnant. She came and told Sarah and I that she was pregnant with Rusty's child and even got a DNA to show that she was compatible with me even though we knew the child was no one else's.

    Reva: But why didn't you tell, Rusty?

    Hawk: He was so wrapped up in his career that Laurel just thought it was best to leave him alone. She left Tulsa, had Trista, and finished her schooling at --

    Trista: At Emory.

    Hawk: Yep. Sarah and I would check in every Christmas, birthday, and Thanksgiving, send money all the time. Laurel would send us pictures and cards that Trista made for us.

    Trista & Reva: Huh?

    Hawk: The cards that you use to make for Auntie and Uncle O'Neal -- the presents that you got from us every Christmas and Birthday -- that was me and your Grandmother, my child.

    And on Trista verklempt

    CUT TO



    INT. TOWERS RESTARAUNT

    Blake and Clarissa sit at the table glancing over the menu when Kevin drags himself over to the table and plops down. Blake looks up from the menu, noticing her son down in the depths.

    Blake: Kevin? Honey, are you alright?

    Kevin (coming to): Huh? Oh yeah. I'm fine...

    Blake: You sure?

    Kevin: I said I was OK.

    Blake: Alright. (on a tangent, gleefully) But all will be well soon when you win the award that the college established in your father's name. I'm gonna be so proud. Your father would be too.

    Kevin (mumbles): I'm sure he would...

    Clarissa interjects diverting the conversation:

    Clarissa: Oh, Mom!

    Blake: What?

    Clarissa: You have lipstick on your teeth.

    Blake: I do?

    Clarissa: Yep.

    Blake goes for her fork, and Clarissa grabs her by the hand.

    Clarissa: Mom, not at the table! That's trashy. People will think you were raised by animals.

    Blake (joking): I was. My father was a viper.

    Clarissa: Well you need to go to the bathroom and get it off.

    Blake (laughs): Alright, alright. I'll be right back. Go ahead and order. I want the usual. Oh and order the usual for your grandmother as well. She'll be joining us.

    Clarissa: OK!

    Blake walks off. Clarissa looks at Kevin, who is studying the menu.

    Clarissa: Still haven't told, Mom, have you?

    Kevin (looking up, lost): What are you talking about?

    Clarissa: Let's see, you moping around, the medical magazines you hide under your mattress along with the Playboy mags, and your F- papers that you crumble up and trash --

    Kevin gasps.

    Kevin: What the hell?!

    Clarissa: C'mon now. If you are going to get rid of your failing papers then actually take the time to shred them.

    Kevin (holding back): Clarissa...

    Clarissa: Look, why don't you tell the truth? You want to study medicine. It's not a crime.

    Kevin: And why don't you stay in your place and worry about thing that a 12 year old should worry about!

    Clarissa: Like what?

    Kevin: Like padded or unpadded.

    Clarissa gasps, covering her chest, and

    CUT TO

    INT. ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE

    Holly: Hope? What are you saying?

    Hope: I'm saying that I don't want to be Hope Bauer anymore! She is DEAD.

    Holly goes for the door when Hope grabs her by the arm.

    Holly (eyeing Hope): Let me go.

    Hope: I can't. (panicking) I can't. Holly, please.

    Holly: I can't keep this from Ed.

    Hope: It wouldn't be the first time.

    Holly: But there won't be another.

    A-M: Enough!

    Holly and Hope look over at a pissed off Alan Michael.

    A-M: You wanna be Caroline then be her because you are not my mother. My mother NEVER lied. She was a drunk and over protective but she was NEVER a liar.

    Hope takes this in, wounded.

    A-M: Just know that it is going to come out and when it does, I'm gonna sit back and watch. YOU SELFISH BITCH!

    Off a reflex, Hope smacks Alan Michael in the face. Holly gasps. Alan Michael wipes the blood off his busted lip. This amuses him.

    A-M: The truth hurts, huh?

    Alan Michael snatches the door open and storms out. And on Hope, a total wreck...


    THE END




  10. NothinButAttitude
    INT. ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE

    Picking up where we left off with Holly standing in front of the door, stunned.

    Holly: Did I hear you correctly?

    Holly steps into the office closing the door. Alan Michael and Hope are uneasy at this point.

    Holly: Hope?

    Hope: (sighs) Yes. Its me.

    Holly covers her mouth, at a loss for words. She tries fighting back the tears.

    Holly: But you are supposed to be--

    Hope: Dead. I know. (glances at Alan Michael) Some people even wish that I stayed that way.

    Holly: No! No! (grabbing Hope and holding her tight) Don't say that. We all mourned you at the funeral. We all thought that you were dead. (pulling away, looking at Hope) Does Ed know about this?

    Hope: No and I want it to stay that way too.

    Holly: Oh no. Oh HELL no. Ed needs to know about this.

    Hope: No!

    Holly: Why?!

    Hope turns away from them, grief stricken.

    Hope: Because this is a new lease on life -- a new one for me. That crash was not only a curse but a blessing also. Hope Bauer is dead. I am now Caroline, the woman everyone adores and looks to for help. Not some drunken mess.

    Holly: (reaching out to her) Hope...

    Hope snatches away.

    Hope: No! Holly, you have to promise me that you'll keep quiet. PROMISE ME!!

    Holly looks to Alan Michael for assitance; however, he shurgs his shoulders and turns away.

    Hope: Holly!

    And on Holly conflicted,

    CUT TO




    INT. MEL'S CLASS

    Mel is still stunned from Kevin's accusation.

    Mel: How do you know?

    Kevin: I was just guessing. I mean you throwing up, you being really emotional as of late -- it doesn't take a doctor to say that.

    Mel: Funny you'd say that, but I am gonna need you to keep quiet about this.

    Kevin: OK. I mean it is none of my business anyways.

    Mel: Right. Now we need to talk about this paper.

    Kevin: Do we have too?

    Mel: Yes. Your mother seems to think that you are a sure win for the Ross Marler Undergraduate Award this year, and I'm sorry to burst your bubble but you're not. No offense, but I'm beginning to think that this is not your passion.

    Kevin: It's not.

    Mel: (confused): It's not? Then why are you--

    Kevin: My mom. She wants me to be like my dad, but I'm not nor will I ever be. My passion is for the people but law.

    Mel: Then what?

    Kevin: Medicine.

    Mel: That's great! (gloating) I use to be a doctor you know.

    Kevin: I know which is why I want to do it.

    Mel: Because of me?

    Kevin: Well not just you but all the other great doctors at Cedars.

    Mel: Then why not go into medicine.

    Kevin: How can I?! What I am suppose to do? Tell my mother that I want to go into medicine like my idol, Dr. Rick Bauer, the same doctor, who had a hand in Phillip going on the run, which result in my father's death!

    On Mel taken back

    CUT TO




    INT. REVA'S DINING ROOM

    Trista plays with Colin in his highchair when Reva enters dangling the locket. Trista turns to see Reva holding it. She is at a loss for words.

    Reva: What is this?

    Trista: I-I can explain?

    Reva: You better because right things aren't looking up for you. You befriending Rocky then Daisy, coming to my Thanksgiving dinner, and now you are carrying a locket around with my brother's picture in it. You better have an explaination.

    Trista: Well see --

    Reva: Spit it out! Who are you!

    Trista: I'M YOUR NIECE!

    Reva: ...What?

    Trista: You heard me. I am your niece. I am Rusty's bastard child.

    And on Reva shocked,

    FADE OUT



  11. NothinButAttitude
    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




  13. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:





    INT. SPRINGFIELD U - DAY - MEL'S CLASS

    Mel stands by the open door handing out an assignment as the students leave.

    Mel: Everyone have a good weekend. And these are your cases that you will be arguing on for the final. So be prepared.

    Kevin, still by his desk, kneels down and grabs his backpack. Mel looks past the outgoing crowd onto Kevin.

    Mel: Kevin.

    Kevin looks over at Mel, attentive.

    Mel: Could you stay for a second so I can speak with you?

    Kevin nods his head.

    Mel shows out the last student and closes the door.

    Mel: Come up here please.

    Kevin comes down the stairs and approaches Mel's desk. Mel sits in her seat and opens a drawer to pull out Kevin's last test that reads "F." Kevin's eyes widen at the sight of the paper.

    Mel: What is going on?

    Kevin: I -- I can explain.

    Mel: You better have a great one because I just don't see you making through the Spring semester if you aren't passing the first part of the intro class.

    Kevin: I've just been really stressed out.

    Mel: But why? Kevin, you've always been an A+ student since I've known you. This is definitely not you.

    Kevin: Look, it just ONE measly F, OK?

    Mel: But the rest of your grades are D's. Do you realize that you making a D in a core class for your major is still a fail and you have to take it over again.

    Kevin: I'll fix it. You said that the debate is 50% of the grade -- right?

    Mel: Yes.

    Kevin: Then if I make a one-hundred on the final then I'll come out with at least a solid C-.

    Mel: But its very highly that you won't make a one-hundred. It's a rarity. The panel of attorneys that I've selected are going to critique everything you do, and since I've taught this class, no one has ever made no more than 90%.

    Kevin: Then I'll be the exception.

    Mel: Kevin...

    Mel grabs her mouth as she starts to dry heave. She leans down into the trash can and vomits. Kevin jumps back with worry.

    Kevin: Ms. Boudreau, look if I offended you--

    Mel puts up hand signaling him to stop talking. Mel takes a sip of water and pops a mint into her mouth.

    Mel: No worries. It isn't you.

    Kevin: ...Ms. Boudreau, are you sure?

    Mel nods her head reassuringly. She grabs her purse and starts to dig inside it.

    Kevin: Cuz if I didn't no any better, I'd say you were pregnant.

    Mel snaps her head back at Kevin.

    Mel: How did you know?!



    CUT TO


    INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY

    The doorbell rings and Reva comes into frame, heading to the door.

    Reva: I'm coming! I'm coming!

    Reva opens the door and there stands Trista. Reva is taken back by her presence.

    Reva: Uh hello, Trista.

    Trista: Hi, Mrs. O'Neill. I just stopped by to see if I dropped my locket here.

    And on Reva's blank expression



    CUT TO


    QUICK FLASHBACK - THANKSGIVING

    Of Reva examining the locket closely.

    Trista: (V.O.) Mrs. O'Neill!

    END QUICK FLASH

    Reva shakes her head coming back to reality.

    Reva: C'mon in. Let's see if we can find it.

    Trista steps inside and Reva closes the door behind her.

    Reva: Here, honey, hand me your jacket. I have the heater on.

    Trista: OK. But I was only going to be a quick second.

    Reva: Well no -- I mean why don't you join me for lunch? I was making some vegetable soup for me, Henry, and Colin, and I'd love for you to join us. That is unless you have somewhere to be?

    Trista glances at her watch then looks back at Reva with a warm smile.

    Trista: Nope. I'll join you and the babies.

    Reva: Good. Now about that locket, let's get started on looking for it.

    Trista: OK.

    Trista scurries off. Reva pulls the locket out her pocket as we see a shot of Rusty and Trista's mom (Laurel). Reva puts the locket back in pocket.

    Reva: Now time to get to the bottom of this.

    Reva walks off, and



    CUT TO


    INT. WSPR - DAY

    The production staff set up the set as Alan Michael strides into the studio at a face pace with Hope struggling to keep up with him.

    Hope: Alan Michael! Could you give me a second.

    AM: Nope.

    Hope: Scarecrow, wait!

    Alan Michael stops dead in his tracks and turn back to face Hope. He looks as her with malice as he can't believe what she just said.

    AM: Did you just--

    Hope: Call you, Scarecrow? Yes.

    AM: Ugh. I can't believe that you just called me my childhood nickname. No one can call me that but my mother.

    Hope: I am! (sotto) I am...

    AM: Nope. She died in that crash.

    Alan Michael walks off into





    ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE

    where he slams his briefcase on the desk. He tosses his jacket on the chair when Hope graciously eases in. Alan Michael turns to notice her still following him.

    AM: Can I please have a moment to breathe? Please?! Just back the hell off!

    Hope slams the door and rushes up to Alan Michael where she puts her finger in his face, reprimanding him.

    Hope: I don't give a damn if you are mad but you aren't going to disrespect me! Do you hear me?!





    STUDIO

    Holly wears a smile that shines throughout the room. As she walks, the various staff members shout "Hello" or "Good day, Ms. Norris." Holly waves back as she comes to Alan Michael's door. She just about to knock when she hears shouting come from out the room.

    AM: Respect?! You want respect? After all you did?

    Holly quietly cracks the door open enough to hear as,

    Hope: I AM YOUR MOTHER DAMMIT! You will respect me. You will respect me!

    Holly slides in and slams the door gaining their attention.

    AM: Holly? W-What do you want?

    Holly: Mother? That is what I heard, right? Caroline is Hope?

    And on AM burying his face in his palm and Hope in utter shock,



    FADE OUT





  14. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN

    INT. CHAMBERLAIN MANOR - DAY - FOYER
    (Picking up where we last left off)

    Nola: (fighting the tears) My baby boy.

    Nola hugs J tightly. Nola then pulls back from him.

    Nola: What made you come home? Are you two in trouble?

    J: Here we go...

    Tom: Aunt Nola, what makes you think that we are in trouble? We just came to spend time with you guys.

    Nola: Oh really? Get over here you.

    Tom walks over and hugs Nola. Meanwhile, J hugs Matt and Quint. But the hug between Quint and J is quite awkward. Vanessa notices this.

    Nola: So where are Annabelle and Tony? Are they outside parking the car?

    Tom: Uh no. (takes of his jacket) They decided to join Uncle Jim, Bridget, Sean, Chelsea, and Lana in Atlanta with Grandma Bea.

    Quint: How nice. You did send our regards to Bea did you, Nola?

    Nola mouth drops as she has forgotten to do so.

    Nola: Oops. I knew I forgot to do that. Excuse me.

    Nola scurries off into the kitchen.

    Tom: So where is everyone?

    Vanessa: Well Bill is spending Thanksgiving with his in-laws, and Dinah should be over shortly.

    Tom: Good. I haven't seen everyone in years. Feels so good to be back in Springfield. The last time I was here was--

    Vanessa: (sadly) When Maureen died.

    Tom: Yeah... (lively) But things have changed now. And what matters is that we are all here together. So where is the food?

    Matt: I still see you have that appetite you did as child, huh?

    Tom: Of course. C'mon. Let's get you seated.

    Tom wraps his arms around Matt and Maureen's shoulder as they descend into the living room. Vanessa, Quint, and J stand in silence, quite tense to be exact.

    Vanessa: So... umm... you know what -- I -- think I left a pie in the kitchen.

    Vanessa runs off into the kitchen. Quint forces on a smile as he looks at J.

    J: OK, Dad, give me your best shot.

    Quint: What are you talking about?

    J: You are bothered by something?

    Quint: No I'm not. Just surprised to see you that's all.

    J: Sure. Keep telling yourself that.

    J walks off leaving Quint leery.



    CUT TO


    INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY - DINING ROOM

    Everyone sits at the table watching on as Rusty and Carol canoodle. Josh leans in close to Reva whispering,

    Josh: This is unexpected. I haven't seen Rusty this happy since he was married to Rose.

    Reva: You're preaching to the choir. I just would like to know when Rusty was going to plan on telling us about her.

    Shayne clears his throat gaining everyone's attention.

    Shayne: So Carol, how did you and Uncle Rusty meet?

    Reva: Shayne!

    Marah: (punching him in the arm, overlapping) Idiot!

    Rusty: It's no problem.

    Reva: But its rude of him.

    Reva shoots a look at Shayne. Shayne shrugs his shoulder in confusion.

    Carol: We met in Tulsa. He was on duty and I ran a red light. He stopped me and tried to give me a ticket, but I managed to talk him out of it. Luckily it worked, and instead I ended up with his number.

    Reva: How nice...

    Izzy: Like when are we going to eat already? My stomach is about to cave in.

    Carol: Izzy!

    Izzy: No, Mom! I don't wanna hear it.

    The sound of a door closes in the background.

    Daisy: (O.C) Grandma!

    Reva: Oh that must be Daisy with the eggs. Excuse me everyone.

    Hawk: Excuse me too. I need to refill my wine glass.

    Hawk gets up from the table following Reva, carrying his glass.

    KITCHEN

    Reva and Hawk enter as Daisy hands Reva a bag with eggs.

    Reva: Hi, honey.

    Reva kisses Daisy on the head.

    Daisy: Hey. Oh, Trista is going to join us. Do you mind?

    Reva: Of course not. (to Trista) We are glad to have you.

    Trista: Thanks. I'm glad to be here.

    Daisy: Is everyone here?

    Reva: (in the fridge) Nope. We are waiting on Cassie and RJ, but your Dad is in there.

    Daisy: He is?

    Reva: Yep.

    Daisy: Well excuse me why I say hello to him. I'll be back Trista, OK?

    Trista: Take your time.

    Daisy exits.

    Reva: So Trista, how has life in Springfield been?

    Trista: Good. I miss life in Atlanta but I'm settling.

    Reva: That's good.

    Daisy (O.C) Trista, come in here and meet my Dad.

    Trista: Coming! (to Reva) Excuse me, Mrs. O'Neill.

    Reva: No problem. And call me Reva.

    Trista: Yes ma'am.

    Trista hops off the stool and exits. Her locket falls out her back pocket, unnoticed.

    Reva: Such a nice girl. I know her mother must be missing her.

    Hawk: (struggling opening the wine bottle) She must. Reminds me of all the time your Mother use to fret about you not being home from the holiday when you first came to Springfield.

    Reva: Oh, Pa...

    Reva grabs her pumpkin pie off the counter and heads for the door when she noticed a locket on the floor. She picks it up and examines it closely.

    Reva: Who is this?

    Hawk: (still struggling with the bottle) Must be the young lady's.

    Reva: Must be. (notices the photo inside the locket) Nice couple. If I would've known better that man in the picture looks like our Rusty.

    Hawk: Yeah, yeah, Sister.

    Reva: I mean doesn't it?

    Reva hand Hawk the locket. Hawk put down the bottle and looks at the photo. His eyes widen in shock.

    Hawk: That is Rusty!

    Reva: No way! (snatches the locket back) It can't be.

    Hawk: I know my boy. And looks like it was taken back in the early 90s. I remember that hideous hairdo of Rusty's anywhere.

    Reva: But why would Trista have a photo with Rusty inside?

    Hawk: Beats me.

    Reva: Hmmm...

    And on Reva wondering,



    FADE OUT


    ON THE NEXT TGL: THE GUIDING LIGHT

    - Reva learns the truth
    - Kevin has Mel lie for him
    - Holly learns about Hope
    - Lines are drawn in the Spaulding household


  15. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. TRISTA'S DORM - DAY

    Trista studies three outfits that she had lied out on the bed. Daisy eases into the room. Trista turns around acknowledging her.

    Trista: Hey you. Where have you been?

    Daisy: I had to run to the store and grabs some items for my Grandma Reva. I just came by to change before I headed over there.

    Trista: But I thought you were eating at the Coopers -- I mean your Mom's house?

    Daisy: I was but I changed my mind. I might just come over there later on.

    Trista: (whining) Why? I wanted you to come with me.

    Daisy: For what? Rocky's going to be there. And my family practically loves you. My Grandpa Buzz can't stop talking about how your studious ways have rubbed off on Rocky.

    Trista: So what. I still want you come. We barely even hang out. You are always with James...

    Daisy: ...and you are always working at Company.

    Trista: See. More reason for you come with me.

    Daisy: Trista...

    Trista: Daisy, come on. It's not like I am holding a gun to your head. I am just simply asking you to come to the Coopers with me.

    Daisy: But I can't. I already told Grandma Reva I was coming.

    Trista: Ugh...

    Trista tosses her hands up in defeat. Her computer bleeps as she receives an e-mail.

    Trista: I'm not giving up, Lemay. Hold that thought.

    Trista heads over to the computer and checks her mail. Meanwhile, Daisy glances over Trista's outfits lied out on her bed.

    Daisy: The blue sweater top.

    Trista: (still typing) What?

    Daisy: The blue sweater top. With the black slacks and black platform boots. Wear that.

    Trista: Thanks. I was leaning towards that outfit.

    Daisy: Glad you were because you are going to wear with me to dinner.

    Trista snaps her head back at Daisy, thrilled.

    Trista: You are going to the Coopers?

    Daisy: Nope.

    Trista drops the smile back into a frown.

    Daisy: You are going with me to the Shaynes.

    Trista: Wait, wait... what? I can't. What about--

    Daisy: Rocky, will understand. As a matter of fact, we'll do both. Go to my Grandmother's first and then hit up my Mom's. Problem solved.

    Trista: You sure -- that Rocky's feelings won't be hurt?

    Daisy: Positive. Leave it to me.

    Daisy whips out her phone and starts to dial.

    INT. HARLEY'S LIVING ROOM

    Rocky, Frank, Jude, and Zach sit in rapt attention the couch watching the game. The phone starts to ring.

    Harley: (O.C.) Somebody get it!

    Rocky: (in a daze) Frank, you get it.

    Frank: No way. They are about to start the play. Whoever is calling will call back. I'm sure its not that important.

    The phone rings again.

    Harley: (O.C.) Frank! Rocky! Get the phone! We're trying to set up in here! Geez.

    Rocky unwillingly gets up and answers the phone.

    Rocky: Hello.

    Daisy: Hey to you too, Rocky.

    Rocky: Oh, Daisy, sorry.

    Daisy: Let me guess... the game is on?

    Rocky: Yeah. (turns his attention back to the TV) I just don't wanna miss a play...

    Daisy: Then I'll cut it short. Trista is coming with me Shaynes. We'll be over there later on, got it?

    Rocky: (still watching TV) Yeah. What you said, Daisy.

    Daisy: OK, bye.

    Daisy hangs up the phone.

    Rocky: Bye. (coming to realization) The Shaynes?!

    And on Rocky, hurt

    BACK TO THE GIRL'S DORM ROOM

    Trista: So how did he take it?

    Daisy: Fine. See I told you! Now get dressed.

    Trista: Alright, alright.



    CUT TO


    EXT. PATIO - DAY





    Vanessa and Nola set the table while in the foreground, Quinton and Matt share a cigar.

    Matt: Nice day, Quint, huh?

    Quint: It is. Nice breeze. Something you can't expect to get on an archeological dig in Afghanistan, and something I missed greatly about being in Springfield.

    Matt: Glad to have you back.

    Matt raised up his wine glass.

    Quint: Glad to be back.

    Quint and Matt toast, but this happy moment is ruined by:

    Nola: (O.C.) I like it there, Vanessa!

    Vanessa: (O.C.) Whose house is this?

    Matt & Quint: Dear God.

    They turn to see Nola and Vanessa facing off.

    Nola: This house belongs to the family. Nowhere in the will did Henry state, "This house belongs to Vanessa and Vanessa only."

    Vanessa: But who has been living in it? Taking care of it?

    Nola: That was then. This is now.

    Vanessa: And now I am going to rearrange this silverware to the way I like it!

    Vanessa rearranges one of the utensil settings.

    ON MATT AND QUINT

    Matt: I see its about to get nasty. Should we go and break them up?

    Quint: No, NO... Just let them fight it out with its still fresh.

    BACK TO VANESSA AND NOLA

    Nola: What are you doing?!

    Vanessa: Everyone knows that this spoon and this fork are not positioned next to each other, Nola.

    Nola: Like I could give a damn. If it was up to me, we'd all be using one fork and spoon.

    Vanessa: (gasps) How barbaric!

    Nola: How normal. How frugal. How--

    Maureen joins them on the patio, upset and bothered.

    Maureen: Mom, I cannot believe that you won't let me go and eat with Clarissa. It's so not fair!

    Vanessa: Maureen, don't start with me. You still know that you're grounded for piercing those ears.

    Maureen: Mom, I'm almost a teenager!

    Vanessa: So what. You know the rules.

    Nola: Frankly, I don't see the issue with her having her ears pierced. Anastasia had hers did when she was two.

    Vanessa shoots a piercing look at Nola.

    Maureen: See! Cousin Stacey had them done when she was two! Emma had her done when she was four -- Clarissa when she was six!

    Vanessa: Don't start with me, Maureen. (to Nola) And no one asked for your opinion.

    Nola: I know. But I just love to interject. (hugging Maureen) Plus, my niece is right. She should have her ears pierced. And my God, its not like she went and out got a boob job...

    Vanessa gasps.

    Nola: ...or did drug. Or drank alcohol.

    Vanessa clutches her chest in utter shock.

    Nola: She just got her ears pierced.

    Maureen: (hugging Nola tighter) I love you, Aunt Nola. Sometimes I wish I was your daughter.

    Nola: Aww, kiddo.

    The doorbell rings.

    Vanessa: Maureen, go and answer the door! Nola, shut up! Matt and Quint, get over here! ITS TIME TO EAT.

    Maureen scurries off into the

    STUDY

    and then crosses into the

    FOYER





    where she opens the door to find two large boxes masking two men faces.

    Maureen: Umm... can I help you guys?

    J: I don't know can you, bumblebee?

    Maureen's face light up.

    Maureen: Cousin J!

    J removes his box to show his handsome face.

    Tom: And don't for get about me, squirt!

    Maureen: Tom?!

    Tom removes his box from his face. Maureen joyously screams at the sight of her cousins.

    Maureen: MOM!!!

    Vanessa: (O.C.) What are you in here--

    Vanessa enters the foyer where she sees Tom and Anthony J.

    Vanessa: Anthony? Thomas?

    J: Hey, Aunt Vanessa. Long time, no see.

    Vanessa runs over to hug both Thomas and J.

    Vanessa: What are you two doing here? Your mother said that you were--

    Nola: (O.C.) (Voice coming closer) Now what is all this ruckus in--

    Nola freezes in place at the sight of her son. She speechless... for once. Tears start to stream down her face. Quint and Matt slowly come up behind Nola.

    Nola: Anthony James...

    J: Happy Thanksgiving, Mom.



    Tom Reardon


    Anthony James Chamberlain



    FADE OUT




    COMING UP ON TGL: The Guiding Light:
    - The Reardon's Thanksgiving continues
    - Shayne's Thanksgiving
    - Hawk and Reva grow suspicious of Trista



    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=0hYQZH3m9co


  16. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR - DAY - DINING ROOM
    (Picking up where we last left off)

    Alan: What is going on? Why are you two looking like deers in headlights?

    AM: N--No reason.

    Alan: OK... As soon as you two get over whatever has come over you both, come in the parlor and join us for a drink.

    Hope: Will do, Alan -- I mean Mr. Spaulding.

    Alan, still weary, walks out the room.

    AM: How could--

    Hope grabs him by the arm and drags him into the

    KITCHEN

    where she looks around to see if anyone is present. No one is.

    Hope: Baby--

    Alan Michael: No! Don't even try it! Don't even try to justify what you did. Do you know how much we have mourned you?

    Hope: Alan Michael--

    AM: And to think you have been here the entire time... THE ENTIRE TIME!!

    Hope: Sssh! Calm down.

    AM: Oh please. If I ever do anything right in my life, now is the time. I should go into the parlor and tell Dad--

    Hope: You can't!

    AM: Why is that?

    Hope: You just can't... and I know you wouldn't.

    AM: Don't be so sure about that, Mom -- or Caroline?

    Hope swiftly slaps Alan Michael across the face. Alan Michael rubs his face in pain.

    Hope: Now don't you go starting to back talk me boy! I'm still your mother and you will respect me.

    AM: Yes, Ma'am.

    Hope: Now I am sorry but I figured that me returning would do you more harm than good.

    AM rolls his eyes.

    Hope: You may not believe me now but you will. Do you think if I was Hope that I could help you? I think not. Being Caroline was a way for me to help you.

    AM: And you did. But MY MOTHER would've been more help.

    Hope: I understand that.

    Phillip (OC): Caroline! Alan Michael!

    Hope: Keep quiet.

    Phillip enters in the kitchen with two wine glasses.

    Phillip: Aren't you two gonna join us?

    Phillip hands both of them a glass.

    Hope: Sure. In a second...

    Phillip: OK.

    Phillip exits. Hope is about to take a sip when Alan Michael takes the glass from Hope.

    Hope: What was that for?

    AM: Alcohol, remember? You're an alcoholic.

    Hope: I know that.

    AM: You act as if you've seem to have forgotten.

    Hope: Well I didn't.

    AM: Mmm hmm... whatever.

    Hope: I didn't. Now that we are going to go out there and act like nothing ever happened. OK?

    AM: Sure. Whatever you want... Caroline.

    Alan Michael storms out. And on Caroline, sighing



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON TGL
    - Shayne family Thanksgiving
    - Reardon/Chamberlain Thanksgiving
    - Many reveals and surprises


  17. NothinButAttitude
    INT. SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITY DORMS - DAY - TRISTA & DAISY

    Trista sits at her desk blasting music while typing up her article. Sitting on the floor next to her is a huge mail sack of letter. Trista occasionally reaches down and grabs an envelope.

    KNOCK! KNOCK! Trista takes off the headphones and opens the door, revealing James Spaulding. The sight of James just irritates her.

    Trista: Now what?

    James: (peeking past her) I was just seeing if you were--

    Trista: Doing the job? Well I am. Unlike you, I complete all my tasks regardless how much I loathe them... and the person that gave them to me.

    James: Come on. Loathe? That's a tad bit too strong.

    Trista: With you? I don't think so. Quite justified if you think about it. But then again I'm sure you don't have think when you're loaded. Someone is bound to do it for you, or you can just buy your way out of it.

    James: Ouch. Good one. I give you that.

    Trista: No I earned it. The only thing you give me is DAMN migraine.

    James laughs. Trista fumes even more.

    Trista: Look, can you leave? I'm trying to finish in time so I can join Rocky and his family for Thanksgiving.

    James: The Coopers?

    Trista: Duh.

    Trista starts to close the door when James pushes his way inside the room.

    Trista: Listen, moron, if you did not know before, boys are not allowed in the girls room after 5 PM.

    James: I just wanna see how you are doing.

    Trista starts to push James out the room.

    Trista: You'll see it when I am done. Until then stay the hell out of my room and my way.

    James: But--

    Trista: Goodbye!!

    Trista slams the door in James face.

    Trista: Dumb ass...

    She locks the door and then goes back to her computer, resuming her work.

    HALLWAY

    James stands on the other side of the door with, basking in his triumph.

    CUT TO:






    INT. HARLEY'S KITCHEN - DAY

    Harley moves rampant through the kitchen opening and closing drawers.

    Harley: Where is it? Where is it?

    Frank watches on as Harley continues to move in a panic.

    Frank: What are you doing?

    Harley: Looking for the paddle attachments for the mixer. I need to make a cake.

    Franks frowns.

    Frank: A cake? You're... making the cake?

    Harley: Of course.

    Frank: But I don't that its necessary. I mean Dad is suppose to be bringing a few cakes over -- I mean there is no need for you to make one too.

    Harley: Frank, what are you saying?

    Frank: Nothing.

    Harley: You are. I can read between the lines. You are indicating that I cannot cook.

    Frank: Come on! I never said that.

    Harley: But that is what you are doing. I have you know that I can make a good chocolate cake dammit!

    Frank: That you can. I always said you can put your mind to anything you want too, but... cooking is not one of them.

    Harley grabs the oven mitt off the counter and tosses it at Frank.

    Harley: Get out! Get out now!

    Frank laughs and head back down the hallway.

    Harley: (laughing) Idiot...

    DISSOLVE INTO:




    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=w_er72QbMpk


    PRESS PLAY


    MONTAGE -- VARIOUS CHARACTERS

    -- INT. BAUER HOME --> Rick and Ed set the table while Holly stands at the stove cooking. Clarissa sits on Kevin's lap in the living room watching TV. Jason sits nearby on a sofa doing schoolwork. Blake goes to the door to open it. It's Mel and Leah. Blake is surprised to see them. Both Mel and Leah look weary to come in. Ed joins Blake at the door and greet the two inside. Leah glances at Rick. He glances back for a second and walks away in disdain. On Leah hurt, ....

    --EXT. CHAMBERLAIN PATIO --> Vanessa and Nola are arguing as usual. Nola places the cranberries the table. Vanessa, disagreeing, picks them up and positions them another way. Nola mouths "Bitch" to Vanessa. Vanessa briskly walks past Nola showing no reaction. Nola stands still biting her lip, angry

    --INT. O'NEILL HOME --> Reva stands at the door greeting Hawk and Rusty. A woman and her young daughter come up behind Rusty. Reva looks at them weirdly. Rusty holds up the woman's hand to reveal a ring. Reva screams in joy and hugs Rusty. It's apparent this is his fiancee. She pushes them inside when Josh, Shayne, with Henry come up. Reva kisses Shayne and Henry and pushes them in. Reva and Josh share a smile as he shows her the pie he made. Jeffrey watches on in the background not too happy.

    --INT. HARLEY'S--> Marina, Lillian, Buzz, and Harley get the food situated. Harley then reveals her cake to them. They all force a smile on their faces as Harley places the cake in the center of the table. Harley exits. Buzz, Marina, and Lillian scramble to get the cake off the table. Meanwhile, Frank, Rocky, Jude, and Zach sit in the living room dressed in matching jersey watching the game. Their team scores a touchdown and they hop up in down in joy.

    --EXT. MAILBOX--> Christina opens up a letter that is from "John Hopkins Medical School." She quickly opens it and reads it. A smile comes across her face and she hops up and down in joy. Then it hits her... What about Remy?

    --INT. SPAULDING HOME--> Alex, Alan, Beth, and Phillip share a drink in the parlor. Alan Michael helps Caroline set the table.

    Caroline: We are missing something... OH! The dressing! I think I left it in the oven! I'll be right back.

    Alan Michael: OK. I got from here.

    As Caroline walks into the kitchen, her watch falls off onto the floor.

    Alan Michael: Wait--

    Alan Michael picks the watch up and scams it closely. Engraved on it is the initials "HB"

    A-M: I've seen this somewhere...

    FLASHBACK -- YEARS AGO

    Alan Michael hands his mom a watch.

    A-M: Happy birthday, Mom.

    Hope tears up at the sight of the watch.

    Hope: It's -- it's so pretty! I'll never take it off! I swear! (hugging her son) I swear!

    END OF FLASHBACK

    A-M: Mom...?

    A-M falls into a daze staring at the watch. All of a sudden Caroline (Hope) reemerges from the kitchen to spot A-M holding the watch.

    Caroline: What are you doing with that?!

    A-M: ...Where did you -- You can't -- Ugh.

    Caroline: Alan Michael -- I --

    A-M tears up. Hope is speechless. Then Alan enters.

    Alan: Hey you two -- (reading their reaction) what is going on?

    And on Hope devastated,




    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=tTSq_-s8JxM

  18. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. MEL'S BEDROOM - DAY

    Mel lies in fetal position amongst the darkness. She is still -- emotionless. Meanwhile, Leah bangs on the door repeatedly.

    Leah: Mom! I know you are in there. Let me in. Please. Come on...

    Leah breaks down and props her head on the door.

    Leah: Mom, please... I'm so, so sorry...

    The doorbell then rings. Leah staggers down the stairs to the door. She opens it and reveals Remy, Clayton, Christina, and Felicia.

    Leah: (wiping away the tears) Grandma and Grandpa? Uncle Remy? Christina? What are you all doing here?

    Felicia: We came to see how you and your mother is doing.

    Leah: I'm fine. It's Mom I'm worried about.

    Felicia: How is she?

    Leah: Still locked in the room. She won't come out. She hasn't eaten for days. I'm worried.

    Christina: Poor Mel...

    Clayton kisses Leah on the forehead and then continues past her up the stairs.

    Felicia: Clayton? What are you doing?

    Clayton: Saving our daughter. That is what I am doing.

    Felicia: Clayton--

    Clayton: No, Felicia. She is a Boudreau. She needs to get it together and now!

    Felicia: Clayton! She just lost someone dear to her!

    Remy: Yeah. A criminal. She shouldn't be surprised it ended like this.

    Christina: Remy!!

    Christina socks him in the arm.

    Remy: Well it's the truth.

    Felicia: You better not go up there, Clayton, acting like a fool.

    Clayton: I don't wanna hear it.

    Clayton continues up the stairs while Felicia still calls out:

    Felicia: Clayton! Clayton! Dammit, Clayton! (to Remy) Go and stop him.

    Remy: Mom--

    Felicia: NOW!!

    Remy is does as he is told and runs up the stairs. He makes his way down the end of the hallway where he spots Clayton beating on the door.

    Clayton: Mel, this is your father! I want you to open this door at once!

    No answer.

    Clayton: Mel! Open this door now!

    Now answer.

    Remy: Dad, enough. Come on.

    Clayton: No. I am not going anywhere. I am the father and I want this door opened now...

    Remy: Dad, maybe she wants to be left alone.

    Clayton: Remy, when you have children then you can tell them what to do. Till then, buzz off. (to Mel) I WILL BREAK THIS DOOR DOWN, MEL IF YOU DON'T OPEN IT NOW!

    Remy clutches his lips together, holding back his words. Footsteps are then heard coming up the stairs. It's Harley and Blake.

    Harley: Clayton, maybe we can help.

    Clayton: I doubt that I am her father.

    Felicia: (O.C) Clayton, get down here now and let Harley and Blake speak with her! NOW!

    Clayton: Fine. I'm going to give you ten minutes to talk to her and if she does not open that door by then I'm going to come up and burst the door down. Got it?

    Blake: Ten minutes then.

    Clayton and Remy descend down the stairs.

    Blake gently knocks on the door.

    Blake: Mel... Please come and open the door.

    Harley: Watch out.

    Blake: What?

    Harley slides Blake out the way and pulls a card out of her pocket. She slides the card into the latch and the open slowly opens to reveal Mel still lying on the bed in a daze.

    Blake: Oh God.

    Harley and Blake enter the room. Harley gently closes the door behind her. The two then join Mel on the bed.

    Blake reaches out to touch Mel and then stops, second guessing herself. But this is her friend. Blake starts to stroke her hair.

    Blake: Mel, I understand what you are going through. I really do.

    Harley: (grabbing Mel's hand) Me too.

    Blake: And we aren't going anywhere until you talk to us.

    Harley: And you know when Blake says something she means it.

    Blake and Harley chortle until they notice Mel isn't reciprocating.

    Blake: Remember when I lost Ross and I shut myself off. You bugged me until I came around. You felt so guilty because Rick was your husband and you had part of the blame. I cherished every day you came to sit me.

    Harley: And you did the same with me when Gus died.

    Tears stream down Mel's face as she tries to fight them.

    Harley: I may not have approved of you and Cyrus being that he and I parted ways badly but I never questioned his love for you and vice versa.

    Blake: I guess we all assumed that he was just using you.

    Mel: He was... He kept Grady being alive from me.

    Harley: And I agree. Him keeping that from all of us was wrong, but their bond was always so strong. Mel, you knew that.

    Mel: I did. I just don't get how he could not have trusted me with, Grady. I mean we could've taken legal actions to get him off. And now Grady is gone not be found while Cyrus is lying in the ground dead. STUPID BASTARD!

    Harley and Blake tear up at the pain coming from Mel.

    Mel: I never knew that losing something would be so HARD. I thought when Rick and I separated was hard but this so hard! I still see Rick. I will NEVER see Cyrus again.

    Blake: Don't say that. There is always--

    Mel: The afterlife. I know, I know. But that could be years from now. And whose to say I'll even see him then.

    Harley: Then you should keep faith alive that you will.

    Mel: I can't do this. I can't do this! How am I suppose to worry about Leah and this baby?! How?!

    Harley and Blake are stunned.

    Blake: ...Baby?

    Mel: (laughing through her tears) Open the top drawer, Harley.

    Harley opens the drawer and pulls out a pregnancy test. Harley glances at it and smiles.

    Harley: You're pregnant?

    Mel: Yep.

    Blake: Oh my God!! Oh we so have start planning for this baby!

    Harley: I know! The shower, paints and stencils for the room...

    Mel: I'm not going have it.

    Blake and Harley: WHAT?

    Mel: I said I am not going to have it. I'm getting an abortion. No need in bringing this child into the world only to suffer. The father is dead, and he father was looked down upon, I cannot put a baby through this.

    Blake: Mel!

    Mel: No, Blake! I don't have time. Plus I have Leah's accessory charge to worry about -- I don't have time for a baby. I don't.

    Harley: And have you asked the rest of your family how they feel?

    Mel: No. They'll never know. You guys are the only ones who are going to know also.

    Harley: Mel, that is not right.

    Mel: So what. It's my baby, my body. I'll do whatever the hell I want. And you two are going to keep quiet out of respect. Got it?

    Suddenly Leah peeks her head into the room.

    Leah: Mom... is it OK to come in?

    Mel: Yeah. (wipes tears) Tell everyone to come on in.

    Everyone comes in one by one. Mel gets up and hugs her family members. She shoot a look of warning at Harley and Blake.

    And on Harley and Blake feeling guilty,



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON THE THANKSGIVING EPISODE
    -The town gets together to celebrate Thanksgiving
    -Rocky and Trista admit their feelings and James is not too pleased
    -Nola & Quint are surprised to see their son, Anthony J and nephew, Tom in town
    -J & Tom have ties to someone in Springfield
    -Rick learns of Mel's secret
    -Caroline is exposed
    -Hawk & Reva learn the truth about Trista



  19. NothinButAttitude
    INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - MAIN LOBBY

    Cassie guides the paramedics through the main entrance.

    Cassie: (pointing) The ballroom is in there.

    The paramedics enter into the:

    BALLROOM

    where they rush up to Ed, who is still overlooking Phillip.

    Paramedic #1: How is he, Dr. Bauer?

    Ed: Still faint.

    Paramedics 2 & 3 lift Phillip up and places him on the gurney. A full life face mask is placed on Phillip's face. The paramedics lead Phillip out with the Spaulding/Raines clan (minus Alan) not to far behind.

    Meanwhile, Leah stands off alone, spirit destroyed. Ed takes notices and gently places a hand on her shoulder.

    Ed: Leah...

    Leah: Give it to me.

    Ed: Give you what?

    Leah turns to face Ed with tears in her eyes.

    Leah: Chew me out. Come on. Give me what you got. Hell everyone else is.

    Ed: I didn't come over here to kick when you're down.

    Leah: You might as well. Everyone else is bound too sooner or later. I -- I just can't believe that I was so stupid to fall for it.

    Ed: People make mistakes all the time.

    Leah: Not in assisting a maniac.

    Ed: Come here, pumpkin.

    Ed opens his arms and Leah falls into them, sobbing.

    Leah: He tricked me. He tricked me...


    CUT TO


    INT. BATHROOM STALL

    Alan stands in the stall with a phone to his ear.

    Alan: No, no, no. I need this to go down. I want them dead. You hear me? Nothing less...I DON'T GIVE A DAMN HOW YOU KILL THEM! JUST GET THE JOB DONE!

    Alan ends the call. He is consumed with rage.



    CUT TO




    EXT. MAIN STREET - NIGHT

    Grady charges down empty, open street. Cyrus is not too far behind.

    Cyrus: Grady! Grady, stop!

    Grady: Sorry bro, I can't.

    Cyrus: Grady!

    A round of loud shots ricochet into the night air and Cyrus falls to the ground. Grady turns around to see the flashing lights from a group of cop cars.

    Grady: Cyrus!

    Cyrus breathes his last breath and goes cold.

    Grady: (crying) Cyrus! Cyrus!

    A couple of more rounds go off.

    Grady kneels down quickly and kisses his brother on the head and then fades into the night never to be heard from again...



    FADE OUT






    NOTE: This cast shown is closing doesn't coincide with my cast. Only using the audio.




  20. NothinButAttitude
    INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT

    We pick up where we last left off with Phillip consuming the drink. Grady watches on eagerly anticipating the outcome. As Phillip downs the last drop, he falls for the floor, convulsing. Then motionless. Beth lets out a loud scream.

    Beth: Phillip!

    The sight of Phillip sends the crowd into a frenzy.

    Beth kneels down next to Phillip and feels his pulse. It's faint.

    Beth: Mother! Rick! Someone help him.

    Rick and Lillian join Beth next to Phillip. Lillian starts to perform CPR on Phillip while Rick takes a whiff of the glass. Ed emerges from the crowd with his doctor bag in tow.

    Ed: (to Lillian) How is his pulse?

    Lillian: Faint. I've never seen anything like this before.

    Alan watches on numb and destroyed.

    Ed: What happened?

    Beth: I -- I don't know. He was just fighting with Cyrus and then I gave him a drink and he passed out.

    Leah slowly moves over towards Grady.

    Leah: (whispering) What is going on?

    Grady pulls out a little bottle and tosses it to Leah. The bottle reads: THALLIUM.

    Alex: What is wrong with Phillip? Ed, what is wrong with my nephew?

    Alan Michael kneels next to Ed, who is now performing CPR.

    A-M: You need me to do anything?

    Ed: Just keep everyone far back. (to Lillian) How far is the ambulance?

    Lillian: (holding the cell to her ear) They say about two minutes. Hang on, Phillip!

    Alan: (to Ed) You better make sure my son doesn't die or its your head...

    A-M: You need to stop with the threats. He's trying to save Phillip. Now get back.

    Alan: Damn you--

    Alan grabs Alan Michael by the shirt, shaking him.

    Alan: Don't you tell me what to do! I'm your father! You will respect me you little bastard!

    Alex: Enough! Alan, let him go!

    Suddenly, a loud gunshot is heard. Everyone's attention is turned to Grady, now holding a gun.

    Grady: Everyone shut the h*&^ up! Now!

    Rick: Leah, what is your date Erik doing?

    Leah doesn't respond. Grady then rips the mask off to reveal himself.

    Grady: The name is Grady, Doogie Howser.

    Gasps are heard throughout the audience.

    Daisy: Grady!

    Grady: Hello sweetness. Miss me much? But then again, I doubt that. You've been dancing with pretty boy over there.

    Lizzie: But you are -- you're suppose to be--

    Grady: Dead? Sorry, honey. Daddy's plan failed again. But he did give me this.

    Grady pulls his hair up to reveal the grizzly scar.

    James: He's the one that handed me the drink.

    Rick: Leah, what is going on?

    Grady: Payback.

    Alan tries to go for Grady but Grady points the gun at him.

    Grady: Wait a second there, Gramps. I won't hesitate to shoot you of all people. (to Harley and Frank) And you two, get over there with Phillip. I wanna keep an eye on you.

    Frank and Harley eases over near Phillip.

    Frank: Grady, you don't wanna do this.

    Grady: Oh shut up! Don't try that cop talk with me. It ain't gonna work. Plus why would I listen to you? You hated me.

    Cassie: He had good reason.

    Grady: Screw you.

    Daisy: Why? Why, Grady?

    Grady: Why? (losing it) WHY?! That bastard tried to kill me by tossing me over the cliff. That is why. When he found out that I was the one who kidnapped Lizzie, he tossed me over a damn cliff. One thing about it is that he should've been smart and came to check and see if I was dead. But he didn't. Sucks for him though. That thallium I put in his drink if going to kill him for sure.

    Ed: Thallium? Dear God. Where is the ambulance? We need them now. We don't have that much time.

    Rick: You're sick!

    Leah: No he is not! He's did the right thing... and I am glad I helped.

    Rick is shell-shocked. Meanwhile, Mel and Cyrus reenter the room as she holds a cloth to his face, wiping the blood from his mouth.

    Leah: I'd do it again.

    Rick looks at Mel and Cyrus as well.

    Rick: Let me guess, you were in this also?

    Mel: What are you talking about?

    Grady turns around and waves at Mel.

    Mel: Grady?

    Grady: Hello, Mel. Longtime no see -- well for you. But I've been seeing much of you. Thanks for letting me crash at your pad. Well then again you never knew that. So maybe I should thank my brother. Thank you, Cyrus.

    Mel looks at Cyrus for an answer. Cyrus looks away not wanting to look at her, as if he is embarrassed.

    Mel: Cyrus...?

    Remy: I knew it! I knew it! I knew he was up to no good!

    Lizzie: Leah, how could you? My father is your Godfather...

    Leah: (laughs) Godfather? Some Godfather he is then. Especially when he blew my life to hell. My parents had the perfect marriage until this bozo ruined it, and persuaded my idiotic father into helping him escape the country. HE RUINED MY FAMILY! (to Rick) WHY DID YOU HAVE TO HELP HIM?!

    Rick is heartbroken at his plea.

    Kevin: Leah, I -- I can sympathize with you too. He ruined my family too. But you didn't have to do this. I mean revenge isn't the way to go about it.

    Leah: Revenge is the way to go about it. Grady did us all a favor. He killed one part of the evil that hovers over this town. Phillip Spaulding brought hell to us all when he went on that rampage and yet everyone is so easy to sweep it under the rug like its nothing -- nothing at all!

    The sirens grow louder as the come closer.

    Grady: Sorry to have to cut this short but we have places to be, people to meet. So sianara, Springfield.

    Grady grabs Leah by the hand.

    Grady: Ready darling?

    Leah: (a beat to ponder, then) Yes. More than ever.

    Rick: LEAH!

    Mel: You are going nowhere with him!

    Mel breaks the two hands apart. Grady aims the gun at Mel.

    Grady: There ain't no stoppin' us woman. Now I would hate to have to shoot you, Mel. Now move...

    Mel stands in place for a sec and then willingly moves out the way.

    Mel: You can go... but alone. Not with my daughter!

    Leah: Mother, I am grown!

    Mel: I don't give a damn! You aren't going with him.

    Leah: Oh yes I am!

    Mel: No the hell you are not! Girl, I made you and I can break you.

    Leah throws a fit and smacks the punch bowl off the table. It shatters on the floor.

    Leah: Mom, why are you doing this me? I have to go. I am in too deep now.

    Mel: No you are not! He preyed on you. Don't you see that?

    Leah looks at her mother for an answer and then Grady.

    Leah: Not true, right?

    Grady and Leah stare into each others eyes for a period. He then leans over and kisses her on the head.

    Grady: Goodbye, partner.

    Grady flees out the building.

    Cyrus: Grady! Grady!

    Cyrus runs after him.

    Mel: Cyrus!

    Leah: (tearing up) He used me... He used me...

    AND on Leah distraught,



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON TGL: THE FINAL HALF:

    - Alan calls in a favor with some shady cops
    - One of the brothers dies via firing squad
    - The other one goes on the run



  21. NothinButAttitude
    INT. BALCONY

    Driven with anger, Alex drags Alan behind her up the stairs. Alan finally breaks away when they reach the balcony.

    Alan: What now?

    Alex: India?! India?! Of all people you put in charge of public relations, you put India in charge!

    Alan is enthusiastic and pleased by Alex's rage. Sort of as if he is high off it.

    Alan: Of course. Who better than India to do public relations?

    Alex: HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DAMN MIND?

    Alan: Now, Sis--

    Alex: Oh don't try too butter me up -- not now! You have revived a monster. And the sad part about is that you never consulted me! I thought we promised that we were going to run Spaulding as a team!

    Alan: Alex--

    Alex: Oh why am I surprised? Why? I mean this is you who I am dealing with -- not someone logical. More tyrannical is what you are. What about Phillip? Have you consulted him?

    Alan: No. This why my decision to better the company. Spaulding Enterprise is suffering dearly and what better way to rejuvenate than by having someone like India helping us.

    Alex: Oh please. That woman is going to drive us into the ground with her incompetence and arrogance.

    Alan: You're being bias.

    Alex: Damn right I am. I can be biased when it comes to India. I know that girl from inside out. She is no good.

    Alan: Deal with it. India is here to stay. She already signed the contract.

    Alex: Then we'll break it.

    Alan: And she'll be able to get a hefty settlement out of this.

    Alex: Good for her. I am glad she'll be happy with that. I'll go give her the good news.

    Alex starts to walk off, but Alan grabs her by the arm stopping her.

    Alan: I'm not going to let you fire India due your prejudice towards her.

    Alex: Alan, stop! This coming from a man who've done every dirty deed there is in the business world trying to teach me morality?

    Alan: She is staying.

    Alex: Fine. But I'll just stage a board meeting to have her removed.

    Alan: And you'll be opening up a can of worms.

    Alex: Good!

    Alex storms off.

    CUT TO

    DAISY

    where she stands next to the punch table. Leah and "Erik" (Grady) approach the table.

    Daisy: Hey Leah. Nice costume.

    Leah: Thanks. Yours is nice too.

    Daisy: And who is the date?

    Leah becomes anxious.

    Leah: Umm -- he --

    Grady: (southern accent) I'm Erik.

    Grady grabs her hand and gently kisses it.

    Daisy: Nice to meet you, Erik.

    Daisy is impressed by him. Leah manages to ease up.

    Erik: Shall we dance, Leah?

    Leah: Yeah.

    Leah nods to Daisy and takes Grady to the dance floor. Daisy watches on smiling for beat until she notices something weird about "Erik." His walk, too familiar to her.

    Daisy: If I did not know any better... (dismissing it) No. It can't be. It just can't be...

    CUT TO

    BACK ON THE TERRACE

    Trista stands alone away from the boys. She is a bit unnerved. The boys look at her in worry.

    Kevin: Your secret?

    Trista: I don't know how to say this, but... my father. He is the reason I came to Springfield.

    Kevin: Your father is in Springfield? I thought your father was dead?

    Trista: I lied.

    Rocky: Do we know him?

    Trista: Indeed.

    Kevin: OK. Well who is he?

    Trista: Rusty Shayne.

    Kevin & Rocky: RUSTY SHAYNE?!

    Trista: Yep.

    Rocky: Wow.

    Trista: That is why I came to Springfield. To find my father -- well his family. I knew he was in Tulsa. But I know that majority of my family is here. I mean what better way to get to know him then through the people that know him best.

    Rocky: So that is why you were so stunned to see him. Why didn't you tell him the truth?

    Trista: Because now is not the time.

    We hear a loud crash (the sound of glass crashing) in the background.

    Rocky: What is going on now?

    The three turn their attention towards the inside

    CUT TO

    DANCE FLOOR

    Phillip has Cyrus jacked up against a wall. Mel, Beth, and Rick try to grab Phillip off. Dancing ceases as everyone has their attention on this situation.

    Mel: What are you doing!

    Phillip: Mel, go away. Me and kangaroo boy have some things to discuss.

    Mel: I'm not going anywhere. You let him go!

    Beth: Phillip! Phillip, what are you doing!

    Phillip: Getting rid of the trash.

    Mel: Phillip, get off of him now! Rick, stop him!

    Rick: Why should I help? I for one support Phillip in beating the pretty boy up.

    Mel: (to Rick) STUPID BASTARD! I'm not the least bit surprised. You're just as deranged and Phillip is.

    Grady and Leah at this time make their way to the front of the crowd. As Grady is about to head over there, Leah stops him.

    Leah: Let me go. You go and prepare for the finale.

    Grady nods and stays while Leah advances to the situation.

    Leah: Mom, what is going on?

    Rick: Leah, get back.

    Leah: How about not. Mr. Spaulding, let Cyrus go now!

    An ominous glimmer in Phillip's eyes takes over. Cyrus grins, knowing he has brought the dark side out of Phillip.

    Cyrus: Come on silver spoon... kill me.

    Lizzie: (O.C) Dad! Stop!

    Mel and Beth continue to try and yank Phillip off. Phillip won't budge.

    Leah: (to Rick) Aren't you gonna stop him?

    Rick just stands there. No emotion. No response.

    Leah: Not the least bit surprised.

    Bill and James walk over and manage to pull Cyrus off. Cyrus dusts himself off. Meanwhile, Beth and Mel run to their respective others, checking them for scars.

    Mel: YOU ANIMALS! You people act like damn savages. What has Cyrus done to you all?

    Phillip: Breathed. He's scum just like his brother. Scum that needs to be rid of.

    Cyrus: You'd know about that, huh?

    Beth: My God you two stop! James, get your father a drink.

    Grady, now standing on the end of the punch table where the punch is located, pours something from a flask into a glass. When James approaches the table, Grady hands him the glass.

    James: Thanks man.

    Grady: No problem. No problem at all...

    James scurries back and hands it off to Beth. Beth hands Phillip the glass but he dismissive of it.

    Phillip: I don't need a damn drink! What I need is a shotgun!

    Alan emerges from amongst the crowd.

    Alan: That can be arranged but not tonight, Son...

    Mel grabs Cyrus and walks off.

    Beth: Here, Phillip! Drink this now!

    Phillip tries to fight her but give in and takes the glass. He guzzles down the poison. From a far, Grady watches on in delight.

    Grady: There you go. Down the poison. Down the poison...



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP
    -The Finale...


  22. NothinButAttitude
    EXT. TERRACE

    Rocky stands alone drinking punch as Kevin and Trista come off the dance floor sharing a laugh.

    Trista: That was great! And you had the never to say you couldn't dance.

    Kevin: But I can't.

    Trista: You were fine.

    Rocky: You looked fine to me too.

    Kevin: Thanks, man. I really enjoyed myself.

    Rocky: Only the best for my best friend.

    Rocky turns away looking off into the night.

    Trista: You're not mad are you?

    Rocky: (turning back) Me? No.

    Trista: Something is bothering you. What is it now?

    Rocky: Spaulding boy.

    Both Trista and Kevin toss their arms up in defeat.

    Rocky: What?

    Kevin: Dude, you have to get over James and Daisy being with each other.

    Rocky: This coming from the guy who happens to like Daisy.

    Kevin blushes in embarrassment.

    Trista: If James is bothering you so much then do something about it. Punch him. Sock him.

    Kevin: Trista!

    Trista: What? I don't care. He ticked me off when he demoted me to the advice column. Hmph. Just jealous because he knows that I AM a better writer than he is.

    Kevin: (sadly) At least you're happy with what you're doing.

    Rocky: What is that suppose to mean?

    Kevin: Nothing. Just act like you never heard it.

    Kevin starts to walk inside. Trista gestures Rocky to stop his friends. Rocky dismisses her plea until Trista grabs him by the arm, swinging him up to Kevin.

    Rocky: Come on. Tell what is wrong.

    Kevin: I'm surprised you can't tell what my problem is.

    Trista: If it is about Daisy--

    Kevin: It's not Daisy! It's me! I'm not happy. You guys constantly brag about how fun you are having in college while I am not.

    Trista and Kevin are puzzled by Kevin's confession. Rocky goes to interject when,

    Kevin: I hate my major! I don't wanna be a lawyer. But you know what, I have to be! Why?! Because my mom want me and Jason to be just like my dad. A lawyer. And I hate it. I just hate it! I can never be as passionate about the law as my dad was. Jason, yes. Me, no. I hate law.

    Trista: Then change your major. It's not that hard. People do it all the time. It's part of the college. (laughing) Hell after James demoted me, I might consider changing my major to get away from him.

    Kevin: (irate) It's not the same!

    Trista: I apologize then.

    Kevin: Don't.

    Rocky: Then what is it that you wanna do? What do you wanna be? What major has your passion?

    Kevin: You can't tell?!

    Trista finally gets it as she closely examines Kevin's costume while Rocky is still clueless.

    Rocky: I don't?

    Trista: (overlapping, murmur) A doctor. That's it.

    Rocky: What?

    Trista: A doctor. That is why you were looking the med lab that day I found you. The longing look you had in your face.

    Kevin nods his head.

    Trista: So you wanna be a healer? That's great! Kevin, you should totally do it!

    Kevin: It's not so easy when you have a mother like mine.

    Kevin, tired of it all, drops his face into his hands.



    CUT TO




    INT. POWDER ROOM

    India stands in the mirror fixing her hair when the door gently opens and in comes Alex. An ominous grins is all of a sudden wiped upon India's face.

    India: Why hello, Stepmother dearest.

    Alex: What do you want, India?

    India: Nothing. Can't a girl just say hello to her favorite stepmother?

    Alex: I'm your only stepmother. Get to the point.

    India: Why do you always assume that here is ploy when it comes to me?

    Alex: Because there is. India--

    India: Look, Alex, I'm just being cordial. That is all.

    Alex is doubtful of this and just plays along.

    India: Can't we just get along? For once?

    Alex: Why? India, back then I had no choice to put up with you due to Leo but now--

    India: You have no choice because we have to work together.

    Alex: Work together?

    India: Why yes. Did you not hear?

    Alex: Hear what?

    India: Alan gave me a job at Spaulding.

    Alex: HE DID WHAT?!

    India: Yes. He put me in charge of public relations. He said that I had that "special thing" that will bring publicity to this company.

    Alex paces back and forth, livid by this.

    India: Mommy, dear... you have no choice. I'm not going anywhere. See you at work.

    India closes her clutch purse and walks out the bathroom, very pleased.

    Alex: DAMMIT ALAN!!!

    And on Alex kicking the stall door in sheer anger,



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON THE NEXT HALF

    - Daisy suspicions arise
    - Alex give Alan a piece of her mind
    - Trista shares her secret
    - Phillip and Cyrus square off
    - Phillip is poisoned




  23. NothinButAttitude
    EXT. BEACON HOTEL – NIGHT

    Leah looks as at Rick while searching for an answer.

    Rick: Leah, I asked you who you were talking too?

    Leah: I -- umm… I was talking too—

    The loud rustle of the leaves is heard and then all of a sudden, Grady hops out the bushes dressed in his phantom costume.

    Grady: (in a deep southern accent) I was, Sir. She was talkin' to me.

    Rick is perplexed by the presence of Grady.

    Rick: Do I know you? You look very familiar?

    Leah: NO! You don't know him he is new?

    Rick: (unsure) Are you sure? I've seen him somewhere. I can almost be certain…

    Leah: You have not met him.

    Rick: Oh really…What is your name young man?

    Grady is speechless.

    Leah: Dad! Have you ever heard of introducing yourself first?

    Rick: I'm talking to him, Leah! What is your name, Son?

    Grady: Erik! My name is Erik!

    Rick: Erik. OK. (extending his hand) Nice to meet you, Erik.

    Leah: I'll meet you inside, Erik.

    Grady nods his head understandingly. He scurries on the inside.

    Leah: (agitated) Why did you do that? Why?

    Rick: Do what?

    Leah: Oh so now your oblivious? You just badgered my date.

    Rick: I'm sorry but I just have to know who you're here with.

    Leah: You don't! Last time I checked I was an adult -- meaning I can do anything I please.

    Rick: Now I don't know about that…

    Leah: Leave me alone!

    Leah storms off leaving Rick at a loss.





    CUT TO



    INT. BEACON HOTEL BALLROOM – NIGHT

    Trista advances toward Kevin, who is posted up against the wall sipping punch.

    Trista: Are you ever going to come off that wall?

    Kevin: Why would I? Not like I have anyone to dance with.

    Trista: There's always me.

    Kevin is appreciative of this gesture.

    Kevin: Thanks. But I could not ask you to do that.

    Trista: But you could. I'm offering.

    Kevin: And Rocky is OK with this?

    Trista: He has no choice plus he agrees that I should dance with you.

    Kevin: I don't know…

    Trista: Kevin…

    Kevin sits the glass down on the table as Trista drags him onto the dance floor.

    Kevin: I'm warning you now that I am not a good dancer.

    Trista: Who cares. Let's dance.

    Kevin and Trista begin to dance. Looking on from a far is James slow dancing with Daisy. James looks on longing.

    DREAM SEQUENCE – JAMES' DAYDREAM

    Trista and James are intertwined on the dance floor slow dancing, arm in arm. No else is there but the two of them.

    Trista: Who knew you were romantic, James.

    James: And who knew I would have these feeling for you.

    Trista and James eyes interlock and the two slowly ease in for a kiss and as their lips are about to touch…

    Daisy: (V.O) James…

    END OF SEQUENCE

    James shakes his head coming out the daydream. Daisy looks concerned.

    Daisy: You OK?

    James: (pulling her back closer) Yeah. I'm fine.

    The two start to dance again but James just can't keep his eyes off of Trista.

    ON THE BALCONY

    Phillip is still scopes out the crowd.

    Lizzie: (O.C) Dad, hey you.

    Phillip turns around to see Lizzie and Bill (dressed as Catwoman & Batman) standing behind him.

    Lizzie: Why aren't you dancing?

    Phillip: (chuckles) No reason, sweetheart. I'd just rather stay up here and watch everyone else enjoy. (takes notice of the costume) Nice costume though. A bit risqué but nice.

    Lizzie lassos her whip and hits the floor with it making a loud CRACKLE.

    Lizzie: Thanks, Dad. Now excuse me and Bill while we—

    Phillip: Boogie?

    Lizzie: Eww no. Dance. Dad…(pats him on the back) enough with the old people lingo.

    Phillip: Old people!

    Lizzie and Bill head off laughing.

    Phillip, still laughing goes back to scoping out the crowd.

    Phillip: Old people. That silly daughter of mine…

    Amongst the crowd, Phillip notices something -- someone weird. He and Cyrus, who is dancing with Mel, meet eyes. So tense. So deadly.














    FADE OUT







    COMING UP ON THE GUIDING LIGHT






    - Leah sneaks Grady in as her date & Daisy is suspicious
    - Kevin shares his secret with Trista & Rocky.
    - Alex & India square off over her new position at Spauldings, laying the foundation for a Spaulding civil war.
    - Trista reveals her secret to her two friends as well
    - Rusty squares off a Senator prompting him to make a decision
    - Rusty is shocked...his fiance is here!
    - The Foley Brothers plan to poison Phillip
    - Alan calls in a favor
    - The night ends bad for someone



    KNOW YOUR GUIDING LIGHT: CLASSIC CLIP
    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=fE4yEorY100


  24. NothinButAttitude
    INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - BALLROOM

    Alan and Phillip stand on the balcony overlooking everyone below dancing, conversing, just plain enjoying themselves. Phillip is dressed up as Centurion and Alan, George Washington.

    Phillip: It was a great idea to throw this party, Dad.

    Alan: Thanks, Son. Been awhile since Springfield has thrown such a party like this.

    Caroline (dressed up as Burlesque dancer) forms a wedge in between Alan and Phillip.

    Caroline: Sorry, Mr. Spaulding but I have something that came for Mr. Phillip.

    Caroline hands Phillip an envelope that reads: READ ALONE.

    Alan: Who is that from?

    Phillip: Don't know. No return address.

    Alan takes the envelope and is about to open it when Phillip takes it back.

    Phillip: Dad, it's for me. And it says READ ALONE. Meaning for me, not for you.

    Caroline chortles but Alan looks side eyes, reprimanding her to stop.

    Phillip: Dad, ease up. Go and dance with Caroline.

    Caroline: (joyous) Well that sound great!

    Alan: I don't--

    Caroline drags Alan off to dance.

    Phillip, now alone, opens up the envelope to pull out a letter. The letter (in red ink) reads: "TONITE IS THE NIGHT...THE ENDING OF YOU..."

    Phillip places the letter in his pocket and agitated, scopes the room out.

    ON THE DANCE FLOOR

    Caroline finally drags him there and the two start to get down. Nearby is Trista (dressed as Scarlett O'Hara) and Rocky (as Rhett Butler) dancing.

    Rocky: Are you OK? I mean the way you were when you saw Mr. Shayne.

    Trista: I said I'm fine.

    Rocky: You sure?

    Trista: Positive. Guess I was just upset about the article still.

    Rocky: Well you shouldn't let Spaulding boy get to you.

    Rocky gazes over at James (dressed as Marc Antony) and Daisy (dressed as Cleopatra) dancing close.

    Rocky: What does my niece see in him? Why is she even here with him?

    Trista: Why are you so fixated on what they are doing? I thought I was your date for the evening?

    Rocky: You are.

    Trista: Then shouldn't your attention be on me?

    Rocky looks at Trista lovingly.

    Rocky: It should be. I apologize.

    Trista: Good.

    Rocky: But--

    Trista: But what? What now?

    Rocky: Kevin. Kevin is who I wanted Daisy to come with. I just wish he would've had the balls to ask her.

    Trista: You know he is shy. As a matter of fact, where is Kevin?

    Rocky points across the room to Kevin (dressed as a surgeon), who stands up against the wall alone looking out at everyone.

    Trista: Poor Kevin. Maybe I should ask him to dance.

    Rocky: Maybe you should. But just ONE. You're my date.

    Trista dances away from Rocky.

    Trista: And you know it. Be right back.

    Trista heads off towards Kevin.

    Meanwhile, Mel and Cyrus come down the stairs arm in arm dressed up as the Monster of Frankenstein and his Bride.

    DJ: (on mic) Now entering, Mel Boudreau and her date, Cyrus Foley.

    Mel gleams at the sound of the applause from the crowd.

    Cyrus: Nice crowd tonight, eh?

    Mel: I say.

    Mel and Cyrus reach the final step met by Christina and Remy.

    Mel: Remy!

    Remy: Hey big sis. (coldly) Foley.

    Cyrus: Remy. And hello to you too, Christina.

    Christina: Thanks. You guys look great.

    Mel: So do you -- (confused) how are you two suppose to be?

    Christina: Ike and Tina! Duh, Mel.

    Mel: Oh my. How cliche.

    Remy: I agree. I would've rather been Whitney and Bobby.

    Mel is stunned by this.

    Cyrus: I happen to like them.

    Christina: Thanks. Despite the fact that Ike was a woman beater, he gave the world a precious gift...(spins around) TINA TURNER BABY!!

    Mel: (to herself) Jesus take the wheel...

    Remy: What was that, Mel?

    Mel: I said I need a drink.

    Mel chases after the waiter, who has just wandered by.

    For a beat, there is an awkward silence between Remy and Cyrus.

    Cyrus: So...

    Remy: Have you seen, Leah?

    Cyrus: She was right behind us outside, but I think she met up with some of her friends outside.

    Remy: Oh. Well maybe I'll get to see her before the night is over.


    CUT TO


    EXT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT

    Leah, dressed up as Christine (Phantom of the Opera), sneaks over to a bush nearby the entrance. She tosses the bag she is carrying into the bushes.

    Grady: (O.S) Ouch.

    Leah: (whispering) Sorry.

    We hear the sound of the bag unzipping.

    Leah: So -- do you like it?

    Grady: What the hell is this?

    Leah: It's Erik.

    Grady: Who?

    Leah: (moans) Erik. From Phantom of the Opera. Don't tell me you've never read it before.

    Grady: No. Did you forget that I grew up in an orphanage.

    Leah: So what. Many astute people were orphans.

    Grady: OK. But, the orphanage I grew up in was POOR! We didn't get books. Hell they didn't even care about schooling.

    Leah: My bad. I'll give you a copy of it before you leave after tonight.

    Grady: (sarcastically) Great...can't wait to read it.

    Leah: Listen you--

    A touches Leah on the shoulder. She screams out and turns around to spot her father, Rick standing behind her dressed as Charlie Chaplin.

    Rick: Leah, who are you talking too?

    And on Leah searching for an answer:




    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=nvEiM5AUIb8


    COMING UP TODAY'S EPISODE

    - Phillip grows uneasy about the letter
    - Leah sneaks Grady in as her date & Daisy is suspicious
    - Kevin shares his secret with Trista & Rocky.
    - Trista reveals her secret to her two friends as well
    - Rusty squares off a Senator prompting him to make a decision
    - Rusty is shocked...his fiance is here!
    - James wishes he was here with Trista
    - The Foley Brothers plan to poison Phillip
    - India shocks Alex when she reveals the new position Alan has given her at Spauldings.
    - Alex wants full control of Spaulding Enterprises and nothing less.
    - Alan calls in a favor
    - The night ends bad for someone...in a blood bath!

  25. NothinButAttitude
    SPOILER ALERT!!!

    READ @ YOUR OWN RISK (HIGHLIGHT THEM)


    Two more Reardons are headed to Springfield
    John Hu arrives soon causing trouble
    Alan Michael learns the truth
    Kevin's secret sends Blake into a fury and Rick is involved
    Mel is pregnant
    Olivia still want vengeance but at the cost of her own relationship Mallet and Dinah are still drawn to each other
    Marina still wants Shayne
    When Lizzie chooses Alex's side over his, this causes him to call in the big dogs.
    Trista continues to get closer to the Shayne clan Hawk is first to learn about Trista
    Quint and Nola are in for the shock of their life Bill surprisingly sides with Alan causing turmoil between himself and Lizzie Phillip wants something more and Beth ain't got it.


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