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  1. NothinButAttitude
    INT. SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITY - DAY - HALLWAY

    Trista scurries inside when she notices Kevin sluggishly moving down the hallway. Trista slows down watching Kevin. Kevin peeks through a classroom window, a lab. Trista approaches Kevin and taps him on the shoulder. Kevin jumps up in fear.

    Kevin: God you scared me!

    Trista: What are you doing? I thought you had constitutional law now.

    Kevin: I do.

    Trista: And you're standing here because...?

    Kevin: I wanted to skip class ok?

    Kevin starts to walk away. Trista peers into the window Kevin was looking into and then follows him down the hallway.

    Trista: Then why were you looking inside the medical lab?

    Kevin stops, forming a grin on his face.

    Kevin: Are you always so nosey, Nancy Drew?

    Trista: Ha. Ha. Funny. Nancy Drew has nothing on me. But seriously, what were you looking at?

    Kevin: Nothing. I was seeing if my friend was in class.

    Trista: (not convinced) Mmm hmm. Yeah.

    Kevin: You don't believe me?

    Trista: Nope. My journalistic and womanly intuitions are telling me otherwise.

    Kevin: Then you might want to have them checked out.

    Kevin takes off down the hall again.

    Trista: By who? You?

    Kevin stops and turns to Trista.

    Kevin: What is that suppose to mean?

    Trista: For some odd reason, I am getting this feeling that you aren't happy or satisfied with your major.

    Kevin: Guess what? You're wrong. I happen to love studying law.

    Kevin takes off.

    Trista: (hollering down the hall) Then why are you skipping class?

    Kevin: Goodbye, Trista.

    Trista stands alone not convinced, and



    CUT TO

    INT. CROSS CREEK – DAY – LIVING ROOM

    Jeffrey sits on the couch reading the paper as Reva, carrying Colin, comes down the stairs. Jeffrey looks away from his paper at Reva, who apparently is ignoring him.

    Jeff: So are we still not talking to each other?

    Reva ignores Jeffrey and places Colin in his play pen.

    Jeff: So that is how it is going to be for now on?

    Reva cuts a mean glare at Jeffrey and goes into the kitchen.

    Jeff: Fine, Reva. Fine. Two can play that game.

    Jeffrey tosses the paper on the floor and grabs his briefcase.

    Jeff: I am going to the office where I know I am appreciated.

    Jeffrey goes over to the play pen where he leans over and watches Colin teething on his teething ring.

    Jeff: You love me. Don't you, sonny boy?

    Jeffrey winks at Colin and heads to the door. Jeffrey opens the door reveal Hawk and Rusty standing in the doorway in their cowboy attire.

    Jeff: Hawk? Rusty?

    Hawk: O'Neill!

    Hawk hugs Jeffrey, who is astonished to see them.

    Reva: (O.C) Pa! Pa is that you?

    Hawk: Sister! Sister, where are you?

    Reva runs to the door pushing Jeffrey out the way. She rushes into Hawk's arms.

    Reva: Aww, Daddy! I am so glad to see you.

    Rusty waves at Reva.

    Reva: (breaking free of Hawk) Rusty!!

    Reva hugs Rusty tightly.

    Reva: What are you two doing here?

    Rusty and Hawk look at each other and then their bags on the ground nearby. Reva follows their glances, placing the pieces together.

    Reva: No…

    Hawk: Yep. We are--

    Reva: You guys are moving back to Springfield?!

    Rusty: (holding his arms out) We're back.

    Reva: Thank you, God!!

    Reva hugs Rusty and Hawk, and we



    FADE OUT



    COMING UP:

    -Reva, Rusty, and Hawk reunion continues

    -Mel & Harley discuss Cyrus with Rick getting annoyed

    -James and Trista argue (with a hint of flirtation) over the school paper

    -Rusty meets someone that will affect his future forever

  2. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:



    INT. CROSS CREEK – DAY – CONTINUATION



    Rusty and Hawk sit on the sofa playing with Colin when Reva comes in the room with a pot of coffee.



    Hawk: My has he grown! He just keeps getting bigger and bigger by the second. Must be that Shayne gene in em’. You know Rusty and Reva, all three of you were big babies too.



    Reva: (jokingly) I beg to differ. I was small and petit.



    Hawk: Oh whatever, sister.



    They all share a laugh.

    Rusty: So where did Jeffrey go?



    Reva: Who cares. I don’t.



    Hawk: Uh oh. What now?



    Reva: Nothing.



    Hawk: Nothing my behind. Reva, now you tell your daddy what is botherin’ you. Ya’ hear me now.



    Reva: Pa ain’t nothin’ wrong.



    Hawk: You lying, Reva.



    Reva: Daddy!



    Hawk: Well fine. I won’t ask you anymore.



    Reva: Good. Let’s drop it. We have better things to talk about beside Jeffrey.



    Rusty: Like you getting your old job back at Lewis Construction?



    Reva: (pouring coffee in their mugs) How did you know about that? Did Joshua call you and tell you?



    Rusty: No, Billy did.



    Reva: That ole loud mouth. I wanted to share the news with you all.



    Hawk: Who cares? I wanna know why you and Jeffrey are going at it and I wanna know now!



    Reva & Rusty: Pa!



    Hawk: Oh don’t you two think you are going to gang up on me. Not gonna work. Back then, yes. But now, no.



    Rusty: Pa, she said to drop it. (sips his coffee) Take the hint.



    Hawk: Well that is thing…I don’t take the hint. When I wanna know something, I get to the bottom of it and Reva – you should understand that all the meddling you do.



    Reva: (taken aback) Me? Meddlesome.



    Hawk: Yes you.



    Reva: You’re not going to drop this until I tell you, won’t you?



    Hawk: Nope. (slides forward in his seat) Now get to talkin’ sister.



    Rusty: Dad, please. If Reva doesn’t want to tell you about Jeffrey trying to help Olivia toss Marah out the funeral then oh well…



    Reva: How did you know that!



    Hawk: (overlapping) What!



    Rusty: Oops…



    Reva: How did you know that? Joshua? Billy? Cassie?



    Rusty: No, Frank.



    Reva: Uggh!! Can’t people in this town keep their mouth shut for once.



    Hawk: Forget that, sister. I can’t believe that O’Neill tried to have Marah tossed out the church – I should’ve tossed him out on his keister when he was here -- (coming the realization) and why didn’t you say anything till now, Rusty boy?



    Rusty: Dad, it was none of your business.



    Hawk: Like hell it wasn’t. How about when you have kids and they get in trouble – then you tell me it’s not your business.





    CUT TO:





    INT. SPRINGFIELD U – DAY - NEWSROOM




    Trista approaches a door that reads “THE COUGAR TELEGRAPH.” She opens the door to enter inside the school newspaper office where her fellow peers work about on the paper.



    James stands at the helm of the room overlooking everything and quickly notices Trista sliding into the room.



    James: You’re late, Tucker.



    Trista: By a minute!



    James: And a lot can happen in a minute. Now you whined about me letting you get onto the staff and you can’t even do a single thing such as showing up on time?



    Trista: Someone is being very melodramatic…



    James: Call it what you want but I want our school to lead other schools in the state when it comes to the news. Apparently you don’t have the same drive.



    Trista: I do.



    James: Then why are you late?



    Trista: I had to help a friend?



    James: Who? Rocky? That boy—



    Trista: Oh shut up. It wasn’t Rocky. It was Kevin.



    James: Kevin? Kevin Marler?



    Trista: Yes, Kevin Marler. You know the guy who happens to be your cousin.



    James: I know that. But what is wrong with Kevin?



    Trista: He wouldn’t tell me.



    James: Then there was probably no problem. See if you had that initiative to figure out what is wrong with your friends and aim that at the paper—



    Trista: Oh shut up, James.



    Trista walks away from James to her station where she flicks on her computer.



    James: You know you are going to pay for this.



    Trista: You running your mouth and barking out orders is punishment enough.



    James: That is not what I am talking about.



    James reaches over and grabs a big mail sack and tosses it on Trista’s desk. Trista’s jaw drop because she knows that James is about to do.



    Trista: YOU’RE DEMOTING ME TO THE ADVICE COLUMN?!



    James: As editor of this paper it is my duty to demote anyone that gets out of line and done not pull their slack – so yes if that answers your question. I am demoting you. Have funny, Trista – or should I say Abby?



    James walks off laughing but Trista is not going to stand for this. She chases after him.



    Trista: Why? Why are you doing this to me? I should tell Daisy!



    James: Tell her. Not like she’s going to change my opinion on this. You’re doing the advice column and that is it. Deal with it.



    Trista slams her fists on the table.



    Trista: No! Oh no! I’m one of the best damn reporters on the staff. Better than you might I add.

    James: Oh really?



    Trista: Really! We all know you only got appointed to the position because you’re granddad sits on the school board. Everyone knows that a SENIOR should be editor. Not a freshman.



    James: My granddad had nothing to do with me getting this position.



    Trista: Oh please. You can fool Daisy with that drivel you spit out but not me. Not Trista Tucker!



    James: Get to work.



    James sits at his desk.



    Trista: Fine. I’ll do the damn advice column, James, just to show you that I am not only a better writer than you but versatile as well.



    James: Good. Then do it.



    Trista storms off. Scott, James’ friend and fellow journalist advances toward him.



    Scott: Here you go.



    Scott hands James his article. James snatches it.



    James: She has the nerve—did you hear her allegations? My granddad helped me get on this paper. Get real?



    Scott: James…



    James: What?



    Scott: Now we have been friends since we went to Lincoln Prep together and I have been nothing but honest with you, right?



    James: Where are you going with this?



    Scott: I think you like her.



    James: (buried in the article) Who?



    Scott: Trista.



    James shoots a menacingly look at Scott.



    James: Are you on crack?



    Scott: No…Just calling things the way I see it.



    James hands Scott back his article. Scott walks away leaving James, uncomfortable.



    James: Me? Like Tucker?



    James looks over in Tirsta’s direction. Trista, not noticing James watching her, pours the bag of mail on her station. The mass of mail causes her to moan.



    James: …Nah.



    James looks back at Trista and forms a smile on his face. A loving smile.







    FADE OUT












  3. NothinButAttitude
    INT. LEAH'S BEDROOM - DAY

    Leah stands in front of the mirror gently stroking her hair with her brush. Her mind begins to drift off on what happened last night...

    FLASHBACK SEQUENCE - LEAH & GRADY

    Leah: Let me go! Let me go, Grady. Please. I -- I will give you anything you want. You want money, I have money.
    Grady: I don't need any money from you. I have my sources...
    Leah: Then what can I do to help you. I'll -- I'll do anything. You tell me.

    Grady's ponders for a second and then his face lights up.

    Grady: You. You -- I can use you to help me with Spaulding.
    Leah: What?
    Grady: I can use you to help me get one over on Spaulding.
    Leah: You mean Alan?
    Grady: No, Phillip.

    Leah is puzzled by this statement.

    Leah: Why are you so adamant about Phillip?

    Grady pulls back his hair to reveal a scar to her. Leah cringes at the sight of the grizzly, !@#$%^&*] scar.

    Leah: What happened to you?
    Grady: Phillip Spaulding and that is all I can tell you now.
    Leah: But if you want me to help you, you should tell me everything.
    Grady: How about you just shut up and do as I say.
    Leah: Ok...

    Grady releases her and pushes her away from him.

    Grady: And plus this should be what you want.
    Leah: I want? What do you mean what I want?
    Grady: Vengeance.
    Leah: For what?
    Grady: If it wasn't for Phillip, Rick would not have lied to your mother about helping Phillip escape the country.

    Leah starts to fume at the reminder of this. Grady walks up behind her and whispers in her ear, assuming control.

    Grady: This your chance to get one over on him. Your chance to pay Phillip back for the misery he has caused you. Come on Leah, join me. Join me...

    END OF FLASHBACK



    FADE OUT
    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Tip-lmQA13o



    THIS EPISODE:

    -Kevin finds love in another major that Blake won't approve of
    -Harley and Mel talk about Cyrus with Rick learning about the night before
    -Phillip is threatened
    -Two more Shaynes come home with one having a secret


  4. NothinButAttitude
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    INT. COMPANY - DAY

    Harley sits in a booth alone sipping on coffee as Mel enters, glowing. Harley looks from behind her paper to notice Mel. Mel smile at her and Harley waves for her to come over. Mel walks over and joins her at the booth.

    Mel: Hey you. What is going on as of late?

    Harley: Nothing much. Just slowly settling back into life in Springfield. Who knew leaving here and coming back would be so hard.

    Mel: Well life goes on.

    Harley: That is does. It does so much that you've got a new man.

    Mel tenses up.

    Mel: So -- So you know about me and-

    Harley: Cyrus? Yep. Rick told me about you two.

    Mel: He did!

    Harley: Mel, calm down. It's fine with me.

    Mel: No that is not the point. He has not right to tell you. If anything you should've heard about it from me.

    Harley: Hey, hey, if it makes you feel better, Rick only mentioned it while he was having a rant. A jealous one at that.

    Mel: I don't care about what he was having. He needs to mind his own damn business. When he signed his John Hancock to the divorce papers, I was wiped cleaned of him telling me what to do. The only thing we have in common now is Leah -- only Leah. My personal life is off limits to him.

    Harley: Now, Mel--

    Harley looks over at the entrance where now Rick enters looking around. Harley gestures Rick to leave but Rick stand there confused. Mel spins around to see Rick.

    Mel: Oh no. Call him over here now.

    Harley: Mel...

    Mel: No. Call him.

    Mel waves for Rick to come over. Rick does as he is told and joins them.

    Rick: Hey everyone. What is going on?

    Harley: Nothing...

    Harley anxiously sips her coffee.

    Mel: Well apparently you told Harley about me and Cyrus.

    Rick searches for an answer.

    Mel: No need for you to come up with some excuse. You've been caught. Might as well fess up.

    Rick: Mel, regardless you are the mother of my child and anything that affects Leah affects me.

    Mel: (laughs) Funny. So funny. Now if you care so much about me when we were married and you were screwing Beth...

    Harley rises up.

    Harley: Maybe I should leave...

    Mel pulls her back down.

    Mel: How about not. You're in it now. Thanks to this nosy bastard.

    Rick: Nosy? I wouldn't have to be so nosy if you weren't sleeping with Foley.

    Mel: I can sleep with whoever the hell I want?!

    Everyone in the restaurant watches on.

    Mel: (getting up) And may I add, last night I had the most incredible sex with Foley. Better than anything I had with you. The man oozes passion and loyalty -- something you to learn from him. He is a real man.

    Rick: A real criminal.

    Harley: Dear God. Mel, please sit down. Rick, stop.

    Mel: Oh no worries. I am about to leave anyways. Gotta date with Cyrus. Another rump in the sheets. Adios.

    Mel exits. Rick sits in silence, raging hot mad.

    Harley: That was so my fault...

    Rick: Of course.


    CUT TO


    EXT. COMPANY - DAY

    Mel skyrockets down the sidewalk and in a blind rage bumps into Cyrus.

    Cyrus: Ouch. (noticing Mel) Hey what is wrong?

    Mel: Let's go.

    Cyrus: But I thought we were going to eat at Company.

    Mel: Not to today. Rick is in there. And he has been telling people about you and me.

    Cyrus: ...And the issue is?

    Mel: It's none of his business. Can we just go? Go to Towers.

    Cyrus: It's not gonna matter. You can't escape him. It is not like you can escape him unless you leave Springfield.

    Mel: Do you wanna do that? I am all for it.

    Cyrus: No. We are not gonna run from Rick. We'll just deal with him. OK?

    Mel looks into Cyrus' eyes for solace. He smiles at her reassuring her things will be just fine.

    Mel: OK. I trust you. I trust you.

    Cyrus: Good. I'm glad you do.

    Cyrus and Mel hug. And on Cyrus' smile turning into uncertainty,



    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON THE FINAL HALF:

    - Hawk reunites with his grandchildren.
    - Rusty meets someone that affects his future

    ON THE NEXT TGL:

    -The Foley Bros. time in Springfield comes to an end with Alan and Phillip at the root of it all.
    - Alex makes a move to resume control over Spaulding, starting an all out Spaulding war with lines drawn.


  5. NothinButAttitude
    INT. OLIVIA’S ROOM

    Olivia rolls out of bed and draws the blinds to window, bringing in a surge of sunlight. She walks over to her vanity where she plops down and has a seat, examining herself in the mirror.

    Suddenly, in the mirror splits (in Olivia’s mind), showing her Id (primitive side), which looks very sluttish, and her superego (moralistic side), which looks very natural and maternal, looking back at her.

    Olivia: What the fu— (rubbing her eyes) Am I going insane?

    Superego: No, but you keep down this path you will.

    Id: (tuts) Oh please.

    Superego: Olivia, you know what you’re doing is wrong. Deep down you know that Sam’s death was an accident. He chose to save Marah and risk his life. You giving a hard time is disrespecting him.

    Olivia takes this food for thought, but noticing this, Id jumps in.

    Id: (to Superego) Shut up! (to Olivia) Don’t listen. That little tramp is flaunting around town like her stuff don’t stank. She planned the trip. She invited Sam. She is the reason he was there.

    Superego: Not true!

    Id: Yes it is! You know it is too, Olivia.

    Olivia: I cannot believe that I am sitting here talking to myself.

    Id: Believe it and believe that Marah does not give a damn about you or your brother. How has she respected your wishes? Has she stayed away from you like you asked? No!

    Superego: Well Springfield isn’t that big. . .

    Id: It’s big enough for her to find work elsewhere. And don’t forget that this is the same little twerp that tried to break you and Josh up all those years ago. Remember that? You remember how she disrespected you.

    Olivia: True.

    Superego: Olivia, that was years ago.

    Id: Yep, but a leopard never changes his spots. That little witch is probably grinning at the fact that she is lived and your brother died.

    Superego: Olivia, listen to me, you will only hurt yourself if you go on trying to punish Marah.

    Id: She’s right.

    Olivia: Huh?!

    Superego: (overlapping) Huh?!

    Id: She is right about you going on to punish Marah the way that you have.

    Superego: (unsure) I am? (thinking for a sec, then gloating) I am.

    Id: I think you should switch your approach. Let her keep the job.

    Superego: See, Id, I knew I’d rub off on you eventually.

    Id: Oh b*tch please. (to Olivia) Keep your enemies closer, Olivia. You keep that little tramp close and then you slit her throat when she least expects it.

    Olivia smiles at the sound of this plan.

    Superego: Olivia!

    Olivia: Shut up! (to Id) You know what, I like your style.

    Superego: Olivia! Don’t do it.

    Olivia gets up and walks away.

    Superego: Olivia! Olivia! Sam would disapprove— (to Id) I hope you are happy.

    Id: Sure am.

    On Id pleased with herself and Id shaking her head, disapproving,

    CUT TO

    INT. DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

    Jeffrey sits at his desk with Doris sitting across from. We come in mid-convo:

    Doris: What are the updates on the Foley case?

    Jeffrey: None. Grady Foley is still on the run.

    Doris: And what about the Bauer girl?
    Jeffrey: Leah?

    Doris: Yep.

    Jeffrey: We’re still working on what to charge her with.

    Doris: Aiding and abetting . . . accessory to an attempted murder. Shall I go on?

    Jeffrey: That’s a bit harsh, Doris.

    Doris: I don’t care. Phillip Spaulding almost died because she helped Grady Foley.

    Jeffrey: But you can clearly see she had no idea that he was going to poison Phillip.

    Doris: If looking innocent is the measuring stick to get people off then Springfield would be filled with crazies on the streets, who tried the same thing.

    Jeffrey: Doris, I—

    KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Reva opens the door, peeking in.

    Reva: Oops. Am I interrupting?

    Doris: I was just leaving. (looking at Reva) Don’t wanna spill anything to my competition’s sister. (to Jeffrey) Get it done. I won’t settle for less.

    Doris brushes past Reva, exiting. Reva comes in, closing the door. She looks at Jeffrey, who is now stressed.

    Reva: What now?

    Jeffrey: Nothing.

    Reva: Fine. But I was just stopping by to see if you wanted to meet up for lunch?

    Jeffrey: Sure. What time and where?

    Reva: I guess we can eat at Towers but I gotta check with Josh when lunch is. I’m working with him today.

    Jeffrey rolls his eyes.

    Reva: Really, Jeffrey? Are we still on this?

    Jeffrey: Yeah we are.

    Reva: Why are you so mad? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were threatened.

    Jeffrey: Should I?

    On Reva amused,





    INT. DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

    Picking up where we left off:

    Jeffrey: Should I?

    Reva: You tell me.

    Jeffrey: I don’t know why you have work with him when you have a good job as a manager at the Beacon.

    Reva: Where I’d still have to interact with Joshua.

    Jeffrey: But not as much.

    Reva: Actually I still would. Plus, you fail to realize that we do have two kids together.

    Jeffrey: Who are grown.

    Reva: I find this interesting that you are whining about this, but do I ever whine about you and Olivia talking? Do I?

    Jeffrey: No but Olivia and I don’t have history of reuniting time after time.

    Reva: So you think I took this job to reunite with Joshua? Because if that is what you think then you are SO wrong. If I wanted Josh, I could have him and I would be with him as we speak. But who I am here with? Who?!

    Jeffrey: Me.

    Reva: Exactly.

    Jeffrey: I’m sorry.

    Reva: I’m sure you are, but it is starting to get old.

    Reva exits leaving Jeffrey with egg on his face

    CUT TO

    EXT. PARK

    Trista and Hawk walk through the park tossing sunflower seeds to the pigeons in the park.

    Trista: I still can’t believe that you knew all this time and didn’t say anything.

    Hawk: Because I knew you’d come out and say something eventually.

    Trista: But have you thought of how my dad is going to take it?

    Hawk: (stopping) It has been running through my mind for years.

    Trista: How is he going to take it?

    Hawk: Knowing my son, he is going to flip his lid.

    Trista: Well I don’t want to get you in trouble.

    Hawk: Oh I can handle it. Wouldn’t be the first time he was mad at me. Don’t worry about me, sweet pea. Everything will work out just fine. Trust me. Now c’mon.

    Hawk wraps his arm around and he is Trista continue on through the park.

    CUT TO

    INT. MARLER KITCHEN

    Blake, Clarissa, and Kevin carry groceries in. Kevin and Clarissa sit their bags down and head out to get some more while Blake stays behind, unloading them.

    Blake opens the freezer and places some groceries into the freezer. She closes the door and jumps at the sight of other son, JASON.

    Blake: Jason!

    Jason: Hey, Mom. Aren’t you gonna hug me?

    Blake takes her son and squeezes him tightly, then pulls away.

    Blake: What are you—when did you get here?

    Jason: Earlier but I stopped by the station and saw Grandma. She drove me home and let me in.
    Clarissa (OS): Mom, Kevin— (entering kitchen) Jason!

    Kevin: (behind her) Bro?

    Jason: Hey everyone.

    On Jason smiling,

    CUT TO

    INT. HOSPITAL

    Mel waits outside Dr. Kirkpatrick’s door when Leah walks out bearing papers. Mel stands up.

    Mel: So how did it go?

    Mel and Leah start down the corridor.

    Leah: Fine. We talked about you, me, and my hatred for Dad.

    Mel: That’s good. I really hope that this helps. This might also help with the case too.

    Leah: How so?

    Mel: Well Dr. Kirkpatrick can testify on your behalf about your relationship with your father, how Grady preyed on you, and how it resulted in you assisting him. You were irrational and—

    Leah: Mom, enough. I really don’t want to get into it.

    Mel: It is a little too late for you to clam up now. We have a case coming up and real soon.

    Leah stops and faces off with Mel.

    Leah: This would’ve never happened if you never hooked up with Cyrus.

    Mel: Don’t blame this on me!

    Leah: If you and Dad would’ve never broken up then this would’ve never happened. I would not be going to court, I wouldn’t hate Dad, and you wouldn’t be pregnant with Cyrus’s baby!

    Mel: How do you know!

    Leah: Next time you take a pregnancy test, get rid of the evidence better.

    Leah walks off leaving Mel embarrassed.

    CUT TO

    INT. COMPANY

    Christina looks at her watch, waiting patiently for Remy. Remy then enters, advancing towards her.

    Remy: (going in to kiss her) Hey baby.

    Christina halts the kiss. Remy is thrown off by this.

    Christina: Sit.

    Remy sits.

    Remy: What is going on?

    Christina produces a letter from her purse and hands it to Remy. Remy reads the letter and his face lights up.

    Remy: You were accepted at John Hopkins? This is great!

    Christina: Sure is and I accepted my slot. Question is, are you coming with me?

    Remy: But my family is here and this whole ordeal with Leah. . .

    Christina: Then I guess that solves it. I’m leaving tonight.

    Remy: Chris, that is not fair. You are just sitting this on me now, and expect a decision?

    Christina: You know that I always wanted to go to John Hopkins.

    Remy: Yeah but—

    Christina: You’ve made your decision and I respect it.

    Christina kisses Remy on cheek.

    Christina: It’s been real fun.

    Christina exits, leaving Remy clueless as to what just went down.

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (ALAN’S OFFICE)

    Alan sits at his desk looking at an application thoroughly. Sitting across from him is a young man named Brandon, dressed professionally. He waits patiently (yet anxious) for Alan to say something. Then Alan looks up,

    Alan: So, Brandon Reed, you went to Harvard for business?

    Brandon: Yes, Sir.

    Alan: Mmm hmm. . .

    Brandon: I have you know that I graduate Magna Cum-Laude.

    Alan: I can read. You have it on your resume.

    Brandon starts to slump in his seat as he feels that he might have just blown a once in a lifetime shot at working with his idol, Alan Spaulding.

    Alan: Congratulations.

    Brandon sits back up.

    Brandon: Huh?

    Alan: (extending his hand) Welcome to Spaulding.

    Brandon: A-Are you serious? You mean it? I got the job?

    Alan: Yes. However, I see you have potential to be a very savvy business man one day.

    Brandon: That means the world coming from you.

    Alan smiles.

    Alan: That is why I have to ask you do something for me. . .

    Brandon: I’ll do it. I’ll do anything.

    Alan: I need you to help me bring down my sister, Alexandra, and bring her down for good.

    On Brandon contemplating then a devious grin wiping across his hand as he takes Alan’s hand, shaking it

    CUT TO

    INT. CHAMBERLAIN MANOR (LIVING ROOM)

    Nola is curled up on the sofa wiping tears from her eyes as she watches To Kill a Mockingbird on the TV. The credits start to scroll across the screen

    Nola: (sniveling uncontrollably) That damn Gregory Peck gets me every single time. If only they made movies and shows with powerful messages like they use too. (wiping away tears) Now everything is about sex and violence. . . (sighs) How I miss the old times.

    Nola takes the remote and aims it at the TV, shutting it off. The silence that she once had is now ruined with J and Quint coming down the stairs, arguing. Nola implants her face into her palms, so over it.

    J: (entering the room) Dad, trust me—I don’t want to stick around. If I could, I would flee Springfield as fast as I can.

    Quint: (tailing him) Then why don’t you?

    J: Because I choose not to run. Something you had a history of doing all your life.

    Nola jumps up driving a wedge between her husband and son.

    Nola: OK. What now?

    J: He’s nagging me about what I am going to do next.

    Quint: I’m just want him to do something other than lie around and sulk. How about going rejoining the police squad—Springfield Police Department. I could call Frank, and—

    J: (snapping back) NO! Now stay out of my damn business. When I make my next move, you’ll know!

    J rams into Quinton as he exits. Nola gazes at Quinton, shaken at what he said.

    Nola: Do you realize what you just said? Do you realize how sensitive it is for you to keep bringing up his old life to him?! The loss he—we suffered. . .

    Nola is on the verge of crying again when Quinton eases in and grabs his wife holding her tightly in a comforting embrace.

    Quint: (deeply remorseful) Nola. . .

    Nola: Quinton, give him time. You have to realize that he is a man that lost everything not too long ago.

    Unknowingly, J stands outside the room listening in to what is going on. With him fighting back tears and furious,

    CUT TO

    INT. WSPR (HOLLY’S OFFICE)

    Holly, Dinah, and Vanessa stand in the doorway talking to each other.

    Holly: You sure about this, Vanessa?

    Dinah: Yeah, Mom. You sure you wanna go back Spaulding with Alan?

    Vanessa: I do. I actually miss it.

    Holly: Just know that the door is ALWAYS open for you to come back to WSPR. I mean it.

    Vanessa is touched by Holly’s invitation.

    Vanessa: Thanks.

    Holly: No problem.

    Holly looks past Dinah and Vanessa to see Reginald easing down the hall. He is very attractive and knows it but he also possesses a slimy side that makes him a tad bit unbalanced—he is that anchor that is willing do anything to get the story.

    Holly: Excuse me, ladies, our new anchor is here.

    Dinah and Vanessa look at Reginald, who comes up shaking Holly’s hand firmly.

    Vanessa: (to Dinah) He’s attractive.

    Dinah: I’m with Shayne, Mom.

    Vanessa: I know but that has never stopped you before.

    Dinah shoots a look at Vanessa, who looks back at her grinning. Meanwhile, Holly, with Reginald, rejoins them.

    Holly: Dinah, this is your co-anchor, Reginald. Reginald, this is Dinah and her mother, Vanessa.

    Reginald: Nice to meet both of you. Hmm. . . . Dinah? Like Dinah Shore?

    Dinah: (shaking his hand) I hope I can achieve the success she has achieved in the media.

    Reginald: With me by your side, you will.

    Reginald smiles at Dinah, still shaking her hand, while eyeing her down seductively.
    Dinah removes her hand from the uncomfortable situation.

    Reginald: Isn’t there another anchor?

    Holly: Yes, my daughter, Blake.

    Blake (OS): Who happens to be standing behind you. . .

    Everyone turns to see Blake standing behind them, dressed like a little sex-pot in her business suit that is showing cleavage and legs.

    Dinah: You do realize that this is not a strip club, Blake?

    Blake: Oh Dinah, green does not look good on you.

    Dinah: Neither does that outfit.

    Blake ignores her and steps in front her, facing Reginald.

    Blake: (shaking his hand) I’m Blake.

    Reginald: (eyeing her voluptuous body for a second, then) Oh, I’m Reginald.

    Blake definitely likes what she sees. Holly notices this and,

    Holly: OK. Time for you all to head to makeup.

    Blake: God knows Dinah could use a miracle before the camera comes on.

    Dinah flicks Blake “the bird.”

    Vanessa: On that note, I need to head to Spauldings for the board meeting.

    Reginald: You work for Spaulding Enterprises?

    Vanessa: Why yes.

    Reginald: Perfect. We might need you one day if we decide to a piece on local businessmen and women or a piece on Alan Spaulding.

    Vanessa: Well I’d be honored for the first suggestion. You wouldn’t need me for the second piece as Dinah and Blake have enough to give you what you’d be looking for. (to Dinah, kissing her) Good luck. (to Blake) You too. (to Holly) I’ll see you around.

    On Vanessa exiting,

    CUT TO

    INT. SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPT (FRANK OFFICE)

    A shot of a police badge that reads Det. Harley Cooper, we pull back to show Harley thrilled over the sight of holding her badge in her hand.

    Frank: You sure that you are ready to come back?

    Harley: More than ready.

    Frank: Good because we missed you.

    Harley: I missed you all too. I just can’t wait to get back on the streets of Springfield.

    Frank: Alright, Baretta.

    Harley: Very funny.

    Harley places her badge in her pocket and grabs her holster with gun off Frank’s desk, putting it on.

    Frank: How are the boys taking it?

    Harley: Me being back?

    Frank nods.

    Harley: They seem fine by it. I think that they are still just glad to be home.

    Harley’s phone beeps. She looks at it.

    Harley: Oops.

    Frank: You’re already busy?

    Harley: No. I just forgot that I was supposed to stop by Cassie’s to pick up Zach’s soccer gear that he left over there.

    Frank: How is she doing?

    Harley: Fine. I mean she’s been busy with the upcoming reopening of the Beacon and dealing with Olivia and Edmund. . .

    Frank: Edmund?

    CUT TO

    INT. JESSUP FARM (KITCHEN)

    Cassie rushes over to the door to let Edmund, bearing flowers, in and signals for him to be quiet as she is on the phone.

    Cassie: (on phone) I looked at the designs that you sent me for website and I was hoping for something more interactive—something that allows the guest to look at their room before the book it. You know what I mean.

    Edmund grabs a vase out the cabinet and places the flowers inside of it. He then turns (standing by the counter) and watches Cassie at work, smiling.

    Cassie: That’s fine. Just send the designs to me as soon as possible. . . OK. Thank you. . . Bye.

    Cassie hangs up the phone and turns to Edmund.

    Cassie: What are you doing here?

    Edmund: I came to see my favorite ex-wife.

    Cassie: I thought that Beth occupied that position?

    Edmund: She wishes.

    Cassie laughs.

    Cassie: But really, what do you want, Edmund?

    Edmund: Your hand in marriage again.

    Cassie: Well that’ll never happen again.

    Edmund: Then what about a business proposition?

    Cassie: Like?

    Edmund: Allowing me to buy into the Beacon as a partial owner.

    Cassie: No way in h*ll.

    CUT TO

    EXT. ED’S HOUSE (PATIO)

    Danny walks up smiling as Michelle and Ed relax drinking lemonade.

    Danny: Good news. I just placed my hat into the bid for town mayor.

    Ed: Again? That’s phenomenal.

    Danny: I did it once and won, I guess that I could do it again.

    Michelle: Great! At least you don’t have to worry about me screwing up your campaign like last time.

    Danny: Michelle, that’s in the past.

    Michelle: I know.

    Danny: I feel that if we are going to stay in Springfield then I want this place to be safe for Robbie and Hope.

    Ed: Well I think you are the man who could get it done. I just hate that you are running against Rusty.

    Michelle: . . .and Doris.

    Ed: Well her too.

    Ed pours Danny a glass of lemonade and hands it to him.

    Ed: (raising his glass) To the future Mayor of Springfield!

    Danny: Cheers.

    As Danny and Ed celebrate, Michelle eases into the house and down the hall into the

    INT. BATHROOM

    where she flicks on the light, looking at herself in the mirror. All these thoughts of Meta and her family members starts to plague her as she falls to the floor in fetal position bursting into tears.

    CUT TO

    INT. OUTSKIRTS BAR

    Lizzie comes rushing in screaming joyfully and hugging her friend, Tierra, tightly.

    Lizzie: Tierra! Oh my God! I haven’t seen you in years!

    Tierra: I know right.

    Lizzie: When I heard that you were coming back home, I had was thrilled.

    Tierra: Well I got a table for us.

    Lizzie and Tierra walk over to their table that has a pitcher filled with margarita in it. The grab a glass and pour themselves a drink.

    Lizzie: I can’t stay for too long. I have a board meeting at Spaulding in a few.

    Tierra: Lizzie Spaulding, look at you! A businesswoman?! I would’ve never. . .

    Lizzie: Neither did I.

    Tierra: I just hope I land this job today.

    Lizzie: Where?

    Tierra: The Springfield Journal.

    Lizzie: (stops sipping her drink) Really?

    Tierra: Yep.

    Lizzie: Today might be your lucky day as my uncle, Alan Michael is GM of both the Journal and WSPR with Holly Reade, a good family friend. I could put in a good word with you.

    Tierra: I couldn’t ask you to do that.

    Lizzie: It’s already settled. I’ll do it once I leave here.

    Dorrie comes sashaying into the bar donning designer clothes from head to toe. She notices Lizzie and waves. Lizzie moans.

    Tierra: Who is she?

    Lizzie: A piece of trash.

    Dorrie advances over the table to cause trouble.

    Dorrie: Lizzie, aren’t you going to invite me to have drinks?

    Lizzie: No.

    Tierra: There is enough—
    Lizzie drives her elbow into Tierra’s side.

    Lizzie: You’ll have to get your own drink—that is if you can afford it.

    Dorrie: That’s no problem. (digging in her purse to reveal Alan’s credit card) Your grandfather is taking care of the tab for me.

    Lizzie’s jaw drops.

    Dorrie: Now if you’ll excuse me.

    Dorrie tosses her hair and walks off.

    Lizzie: That little bit—

    Dorrie heads into the bar and bumps into Dinah.

    Dorrie: Dinah?

    Dinah studies Dorrie’s face for a sec, then

    Dinah: Dorrie, is that you?

    Dorrie: In the flesh.

    Dinah hugs Dorrie.

    Dinah: When did you get back in town?

    Dorrie: A while back. I went back to Europe to sever some ties and I am here for the long haul.

    Dinah: So where are you staying?

    Dorrie: With the Spauldings.

    Dinah looks past Dorrie at Lizzie, who is watching on in a blind rage.

    Dinah: I can tell they don’t like you.

    Dorrie: Who cares. Alan likes me.

    Dinah: You just better remember that Alan is snake.

    Dorrie: And my mother is the mongoose.

    Dinah: True. Let’s have a drink before I have to head back to the station.
    Dorrie: Sure. I’ll pay or Alan will.

    Dinah: Then I’ll have the most expensive drink on the menu.

    Dorrie and Dinah laugh as Lizzie continues to watch on.

    Lizzie: How could Dinah be associated with her? (thinking about it) Never mind. This is Dinah we are talking about.

    Tierra: Who is she?

    Lizzie: Dinah? Oh my sister-in-law that hates me and vice versa.

    Tierra: That’s nice.

    Remy, a wreck, drags himself into the bar. Tierra notices him.

    Tierra: (nudging Lizzie) Hey! Isn’t that Remy Boudreau from high school?

    Lizzie: Yeah, why?

    Tierra: No reason.

    On Tierra liking what she sees before her,

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING ENTERPRISES (ALEX’S OFFICE)

    Alan: (entering her office) Alexandra, it is about that—

    Alan notices Alex straddled across the floor, passed out. The telephone dangles down from the desk, beside her.

    Alan: (kneeling down) Alex? (shaking her) Alex! (calling out) Someone call 911!

    Beth peeks her head into the office.

    Beth: Alan, what is—(noticing Alex) Oh my God!!

    Alan: Call 911! Quick!

    Beth nods and rushes down the hall.

    On Alex lying motionless,



    FADE OUT


    THE END





    COMING UP ON TGL:


    - The past comes back to haunt the three candidates: Rusty, Danny, and Doris


    - Olivia's plan hits her where it hurts the most


    - Edmund brings Mallet's sister, Julie to town as a distraction


    - Jeffrey still feels threatened by Josh's presence in Reva's life


    - Tom and J get a job. . . with Alan!


    - Marah finds love in the most unlikely place


    - Love is all around for the youngsters


    - Mallet and Dinah are drawn back together when Dinah gets a stalker


    - Lara's friend (Shayne's ex/Edmund's daughter), Mackenzie comes to town obssessed with Shayne and hates Marina


    - Blake learns Kevin's secret and is not happy


    - Alex gets disturbing news


    - Trista's paternity comes out and her mother Laurel comes to town


    - Rick is attracted to Laurel


    - Mel's pregnancy is revealed and the verdict is in for Leah


    - One cousin falls for another cousin's wife


    - Michelle falls victim of the Bauer curse


    - Caroline's identity is blown


    - Two childhood friends fall into bed together, thus creating a scandal


    - Pilar returns at the hands of Dorrie to cause trouble for Lizzie


    - Brandon has a secret. . . he's a Tamerlain! He wants what is his.


    - Dorrie learns Brandon's secrets and immediately sinks her hooks into him


    - A Tierra/Brandon/Dorrie/Remy quad creates drama


    - Carmen awakens from her coma and wreaks havoc for Danny and Edmund


    - After Trista's reveal, Cassie decides it is time to find her biological dad, hurting Hawk


    - Carmen brings the mob back to Springfield and mob friends


    - John Hu, a friend of Carmen's, has many ties to Springfield


    - The Diamondhead Organization is after Josh again


    - A drunken night results in Billy finding the woman of his dreams


    - A Springfield denizen has falls victim to DID


    - The Marler boys apples have not fallen too far the tree. Kevin is apple is from Ross' tree but Jason is from Roger's tree


    - Jason wants Phillip's head on a silver platter


    - Springfield has a serial killer on the loose


    - Someone is hiding a secret as to who they are tied too and Rita is at the center


    - Annie's sister and niece come to town and they are just as dangerous as she is


  6. NothinButAttitude

    INDIA'S RETURN

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. CROSS CREEK – DAY

    Reva storms in carrying Colin with Jeffrey slumping in behind her. He gently closes the door when Reva snaps back around facing him.

    Reva: How dare you!

    Jeff: Reva—

    Reva: You have the nerve to side with Olivia over my daughter. You have lost your mind.

    Jeff: I am on no one’s side but I do think Marah should not have been there. It was tacky.

    Reva: Tacky?! (giggles to mask her anger) Tacky? No what is tacky was the little number she did on Marah.

    Reva gently lays Colin in his bassinette.

    Jeff: She is mourning.

    Reva: And Marah is not?

    Jeffrey reaches out to Reva as she blows him off, storming off into the kitchen.

    Reva: That bitch! Oh she better ready because I am coming for her. Full speed ahead.

    Jeff: This is ridiculous.

    Reva: Whatever.

    Reva crosses back in the living room and opens the door to the coat closet. She reaches up and pulls down a blanket and pillow.

    Reva: There you go.

    Jeff: What? Reva…

    Reva: You are sleeping there tonight or better yet if you don’t like that, call Olivia and get a room at the Beacon. I don’t care.

    Reva picks Colin up and heads up stairs leaving Jeffrey at a loss for words.



    CUT TO





    INT. SPAULDING MANOR – DAY – DINING ROOM

    The Spaulding family sits in the table conversing and eating.

    Alex: Such a nice funeral.

    Beth: Until Olivia ruined it as always.

    Alan: I found it to be quite entertaining. For once the spotlight was not on the Bauers. Olivia stole it from them with that great speech.

    Alan laughs to himself.

    Beth: Alan, you’re sick.

    Alan: So what. You didn’t seem to care when you were married to me.

    James: Hey! Don’t you even go there.

    Lizzie: I agree. Granddad, you should be ashamed. What Olivia did was cruel. Poor Marah.

    Alan: Oh who cares about Marah Lewis?

    Bill: I would. She happens to be my cousin.

    Alan: Who got bashed in every sense…

    Caroline: (O.C) Mr. Spaulding!

    Alan turns around to Caroline who is not so pleased by crude words.

    Caroline: I thought you swore you were going to change for once?

    Alex: (whispering to Beth) And how many women has he sworn that too.

    Beth nods.

    Alan: Caroline, this has nothing to do with you. Stay in your lane. You’re my assistant, not my consciousness.

    Lizzie: I don’t know, I kind of like Caroline keeping you check.

    Caroline: Thank you, Mrs. Lewis. (to Alan) You should be gracious on a day like this.

    Alan: Oh come on, Caroline. You have to admit Olivia’s speech was great.

    Caroline: I think not. And I am sure the Bauers or Alan Michael did not appreciate it. (looking around) Where is Alan Michael?

    Beth: And Phillip?




    CUT TO






    EXT. TERRACE

    Alan Michael and Phillip stand in silence, looking out beyond, yearning.

    Phillip: Sorry, bro. Sorry about the funeral.

    Alan Michael: Whatever. You should not be sorry. It should be Olivia.

    Phillip: Yeah but she is the mother of my precious Emma. I feel like I have too.

    A-M: You don’t.

    Phillip: No but I do. (beat) So what are you thinking about?

    A-M: My mom. My life, what am I going to do with it now.

    Phillip: There is always a position for you at Spauldings.

    A-M: Hell no. I never wanna work there again. Spaulding Enterprises has cost me so much. I don’t want to touch anything involved with it with a six foot pole.

    Phillip: Come on, bro. (pats A-M on the back) It’s not that bad.

    A-M: I doubt that. Anything consisting of dad is bad news.



    CUT TO





    EXT. ALLEY – DAY

    Cyrus pulls up in his car and put it into park. He gets out and walks for awhile until he reaches a dumpster. Suddenly, Grady jumps out scaring Cyrus.

    Grady: Hello, Cyrus.

    Cyrus: (breathing heavily) Dammit, Grady. Don’t do that. And what have I told you about calling me. You’re supposed to be in hiding.

    Grady: What do you think me hiding behind this dumpster is?

    Cyrus: Grady… Hiding behind a dumpster is not what I mean. Like an abandoned building, something.

    Grady: I’m not hiding in some rat infested, rundown building. Not gonna happen, mate.

    Cyrus: Grady, I am trying to keep you safe. These people think you are dead and I am trying to keep it that way until the plan come through.

    Grady: Well we need to move now. I want Phillip to pay for what he has done to me.

    Grady parts his hair to show Cyrus the gruesome scar on his head.

    Cyrus: He will pay. Oh he will pay…



    CUT TO

    INT. JET – DAY






    A magazine named HOW TO CLIMB THE SOCIAL LADDER is being held over the face of some woman. Sitting next to her is another woman with a book held to her face named HOW TO GAIN YOUR EX-HUSBAND BACK. The two books are lowered down to reveal mother and daughter duo, India and Dorrie.

    Dorrie: Mother, why are we going back to dullsville which is known as Springfield?

    India: You know why. For me to get back with Phillip—

    Dorrie: Which will never happen.

    India looks at her daughter letting her know to watch her mouth.

    India: And for you to snag a rich man yourself.

    Dorrie: In Springfield? (chortles) Mother, come on! If I am trying to find a rich man send me somewhere I know I have a chance like: Dubai or New York City, LA or Paris. Not Springfield.

    India: Oh honey, there are so many rich men in Springfield. Trust me.

    Dorrie: Whatever. I vowed never to come back here again. The only good thing I got out of being here was you.

    India: (tearful) Oh baby girl… (shakes it off) But no. We have to. We have to find rich men. Ever since Ramon Santiago, my ex husband—

    Dorrie: Mother, I know. He stripped us of all our fortunes, blah , blah, blah. Then Alan gave you the job, which now you were fired from due to recession.

    India pops Dorrie on the head.

    India: Stop being a smart aleck.

    INTERCOM: Ladies, we are now landing in Springfield, Illinois.

    India: (girlish tone) Ooo goody! Springfield, Spaulding men, here I come!

    Dorrie: (rolling eyes) Oh God…



    FADE OUT











    *India and Dorrie*
















  7. NothinButAttitude
    INT. MEL'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Cyrus kicks the door in while carrying Mel. The two passionately kiss, devouring each other. Cyrus lies Mel on the bed gently and stand above her, examining this goddess. He is in awe at what he sees.

    Cyrus: My God. I have never seen something so beautiful in my life.
    Mel: Then make love to me. Take me now. I am yours.

    Mel willingly stretches across the bed. Cyrus turns away, dejecting her. Mel notices this and his hurt.

    Mel: I thought you said I was beautiful? What is wrong?
    Cyrus: I don't know -- are we moving too fast? Mel, should we be doing this?
    Mel: ...Umm YEAH! I have not had any in a long time and I desperately need it.

    Mel grabs Cyrus by the hand, turning him back to her.

    Mel: Cyrus, we can't deny our passion any longer. We just can't.

    Cyrus gives in and rips off his shirt. He climbs on top of Mel and they two kiss again while pulling each other clothes off.


    CUT TO:


    EXT. TERRACE - NIGHT

    Beth is curled up in the backyard swing, sipping a glass of wine. Worry plagues Beth. She is then startled by Caroline, who touches her shoulder from behind.

    Beth: You scared me.
    Caroline: I'm sorry. I just wanted to see how you were doing. You seem a little down.
    Beth: A little? Try a lot. India returning has totally brought my day down.

    Caroline joins Beth on the swing.

    Caroline: What is it about this...India woman? Who is she to Alan -- I mean Mr. Spaulding?

    Beth gives Caroline a friendly pat on her leg.

    Beth: You really care about, Alan. Don't you?
    Caroline: Why -- uh yes. He is my boss. I have a right to care, don't I?
    Beth: You do. But you shouldn't. Now that India is back in town, Alan is going to use this to his advantage. And that woman -- (starts to seethes) That woman! She is going to wreak havoc on us all. India is nothing but trouble. Everything she does is either motivated by money or vengeance.
    Caroline: But she claims to love Phillip and Alan.
    Beth: Yes, their money. Let me tell you about India. She came to town to get one on Alex and ended up marrying Phillip in the process. She tried everything she could to get Phillip to get over me but her plan failed. Then she went for Alan and they become lovers but it never went further than that. That woman is just sick. Watch her. I mean WATCH her.

    And on a disturbed Caroline,



    CUT TO:


    INT. MEL'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    It's pitch black dark but through a window we see a car light as it pulls in. A door slams.

    Leah: (O.C) Bye, Mia. Call me when you get home.

    The sound of a key opening a door is heard and enters Leah.

    Leah: Damn its dark in here. Mom! Mom are you here!

    Leah flicks the light switch on next to the door. She tosses her coat and bag next to the door and closes the door.

    Leah: Guess she is sleep.

    Leah makes a b-line into the kitchen where she sighs at the sight of no food on the stove.

    Leah: Great. So she did not cook either. Mom, what is going on with--

    WHAP! BANG! Leah jumps in fear at this loud crash.

    Leah: Mom...

    No answer back. Leah starts to panic.

    BANG! Another sound is heard. Leah squats down on the ground, distraught.

    Leah: Ok. So I know it came from the basement.

    Leah creeps over to the counter and grabs a knife.

    Leah: Please let this be Mom.

    Leah opens the door to the basement and

    INT. BASEMENT

    flicks on the light where she stands at the top of the stairs.

    Leah: Who is there?

    No answer.

    Leah: Aww damn...

    Leah slowly makes her way down the stairs breathing heavily. She clutches the knife tightly to her side with dear life. She stops at the bottom of the stair and flicks on another light switch which lights up the bottom half of the basement.

    Leah: Who is in here?

    Grady, leaned up against the side bookshelf, watches on. Then a book falls from the shelf. Leah aims the knife at the shelf.

    Leah: Come out dammit or I will --
    Grady: You will do what?

    Grady comes from behind the bookshelf.

    Grady: Gut me like a fish?
    Leah: Who the hell are you?

    She eyes him down and suddenly her face drops as she remembers who he is.

    Leah: You -- you're Grady...
    Grady: (in a game show host voice) CORRECT!!

    Grady grabs Leah and draws her in near to him. He takes the knife from her and holds it to her throat as he places his hand over her mouth.

    Grady: Looks like you got yourself into some trouble, sweet pea.

    And on Leah panicking,



    FADE OUT

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  8. NothinButAttitude
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWcf9IQgnmg
    FADE IN:





    INT. MEL'S BASEMENT – DAY

    Cyrus and Grady ease down the stairs quickly and quietly.

    Cyrus: Hurry. I don't want Mel to catch us.

    Grady: (stops) Does it even matter? It's not like Mel is actually going to turn me in.

    Cyrus: Don't be so sure of that. (grabs Grady by the arm) Now come on!

    Cyrus drags him down the stairs when the door opens from the top of the stairs. Cyrus swings Grady off to the side out of sight. Standing at the top of the stairs is Mel.

    Mel: (coming down the stairs) Hey you.

    Cyrus: Hello to you. (panicking) Umm…don't come down here! Stay where you are at.

    Mel is mystified by this.

    Mel: Why? Is something wrong? (rushes down the stairs) Is something wrong?

    Cyrus rushes back up the stairs where he meets Mel. He places his arms out to block her.

    Cyrus: I don't want you down here due to I am about to place mouse traps down. I don't want you to get hurt.

    Mel: How could a mouse trap hurt me? I think I can spot one.

    Cyrus: Yeah but I also sprayed down here too and I don't want you to inhale the fumes.

    Mel: Well then you should not be down here either?

    Grady rolls his eyes.

    Cyrus: (agitated) Mel…

    Mel: What is going on here? It's as if you are hiding something from me.

    Cyrus: (boastful laugh) What? Are you kidding me? Me? What do I have to hide?

    Mel: I don't know. You tell me?

    Cyrus' impatience runs out and he plants a deep, passionate kiss on Mel. Grady watches from within the cracks of the bookcase. He cringes at the sight of this. Mel breaks the kiss, confused by this action.

    Mel: (gently rubbing her lips) What was that?

    Cyrus: A kiss. Did you not like it?

    Mel: No! No! It was nice. I'm -- I'm just taken back by this.

    Cyrus: I am glad that it was good. I want to show you more.

    Mel: (holding her hand out) Then let me lead the way.

    Mel guides Cyrus up the stairs. Grady and Cyrus exchange looks before Cyrus closes the door.

    Grady: Lucky bastard…



    CUT TO

    INT. DINING ROOM – DAY

    Alex: Last time I checked, the boys were out on the terrace.

    Alan: (getting up) Maybe I should go and check on them.

    Alex pulls Alan back down.

    Alex: How about you stay in your lane and don't worry about them. See that's your problem, you always worry about everybody else situation but your own.

    A-M: (O.C) I agree.

    Alan Michael and Phillip walk back in the room with their arms on each other shoulders. Everyone watches on overjoyed. All but Alan.

    Phillip: Sorry we are late. We had a heart to heart.

    Alex: No problem. Just glad to see you two getting along and not at each other throats unlike other siblings I know.

    Alex cuts her eyes at Alan.

    Beth: (gesturing) Join us.

    Phillip grabs a seat next to Beth while Alan Michael sits next to Alex. Caroline starts to walk out the room when,

    Lizzie: Caroline, aren't you going to join us also?

    Caroline: Oh no. I'm sure there is some filing that needs to be done.

    Alan: There is.

    Alex: Then too bad because Caroline is going to join us. (to Caroline) Have a seat.

    Caroline does as she is told and has a seat next to Alan Michael.

    Alex: See now. Even though we are dysfunctional, we all can sit down have a dinner together.

    Alan: (groaning) Oh please. This day just keeps getting worse and—

    India and Dorrie barge into the room to the delight of no one. Alex stands up bewildered and frustrated. On the other hand, Alan is delighted by the sight of India.

    Alex: India!

    Beth: Looks like this day has been shot to hell…

    Alan: No, I think it has just gotten better.

    India pants heavily. We can tell that her adrenaline is still running high.

    India: Stepmother dearest, how are you?

    Alex: India, what is going -- oh -- what -- ooo girl, what are you doing here?

    India: Well can't your favorite stepdaughter—

    Alex: My only and not so favorite—

    India: Ok then. Can I just get a hello?

    Alex: Hello. Now leave.

    India: Oh you're not serious.

    India gracefully sits in a vacant seat at the table.

    Alex: As a heart attack.

    India: (chortles) Then someone is about to have a heart attack because I have news for you all.

    Phillip: Oh God…

    India: Phillip, come on. I thought we were on good terms.

    Phillip: You thought wrong.

    India: Fine then. You all are just going to have to deal with me more now that I am moving back to Springfield.

    Alex clutches her chest in pain.

    Alex: Dear God. He is punishing me. Why, why, WHY!!!

    Alan: Oh stop, Alex.

    Alan snatches her hand away from her chest.

    Beth: India, why is your motive? What do you want now? Phillip? Alan? Money?

    Caroline: (leaning into Alan Michael, whispering) Who is this woman?

    A-M: India Von Halkein. One of Phillip's many ex-wives and Alan's lovers.

    Caroline: (jealous) Oh…

    India: (to Beth) Everything I do does not have to be money motivated.

    Beth: I doubt that seriously. You are nothing more than a gold-digger.

    Dorrie: I will not let you talk to my mother like that!

    India: Oh Dorrie, ignore Beth. She can call me anything she wants but she knows at the end of the day I have more class than she will on her best day. Beth Raines is nothing more than a piece of trash from the wrong side of the tracks.

    Alex: India!

    James: (overlapping) Hey!

    Lizzie: (overlapping) How dare you!

    Phillip: I will not allow you to sit at this table, India and talk to the mother of my children that way.

    India: Put a cork in, Phillip. Beth should be use to being called trash.

    Alex: I want her out! I. WANT. HER. OUT!!

    Dorrie: (tugging at India's arm) Let's go, Mother.

    India: Fine. My daughter and I will leave this house but we won't leave Springfield or Spaulding Enterprises.

    Phillip: You have no position at Spaulding Enterprises. The foundation had cut backs and we know for a fact that you were released.

    India slowly paces around the table.

    India: So true but that isn't the only position I have at Spaulding.

    Alan grins from ear to ear like a Cheshire cat.

    India positions herself behind Phillip's chair and leans in close to his ear.

    India: Have you forgotten that I still have seat on the board?

    Alex: Heaven help us.

    India: Which means that I still wield some power. The only way you will be able to get that seat back is if you buy it from me at my price. And I am sure you all don't want to buy me out at the high price I am willing to sell it for during this horrible recession.

    Alex: Try me. How much do you want to sell the seat for?

    India: 15 million!

    The room goes into a ruckus.

    Phillip: 15 million! What? India—

    Alex: Never. I will never pay for that. We find another way to get you off the board.

    India: And I will sue you. I gave you my price. Take it or leave it.

    Hilda the Maid enters.

    Hilda: Mr. Spaulding, I am sorry to interrupt but Mr. Cooper is here.

    Alan: Buzz?

    Hilda: No. Mr. Frank Cooper.

    Alan: Let him in.

    Hilda nods her head and gesture Frank to enter. Frank is followed by two other uniformed cops.

    Frank: Sorry to interrupt this dinner but we have been contacted by Gary's Limo that a limo of his has been stolen.

    India and Dorrie's eyes widen as they share a glance.

    Alan: I'm sorry but all of my limo's are owned by me.

    Frank: I know. But the limo that India arrived in was not.

    Frank smiles at a tense India.

    Frank: You wouldn't've stolen a limo would you, India?

    India: No. How dare you make such an accusation?

    Frank: India…they presented us with a bounced check, along with the limo number you took and its license plate. Just happens to be the one in the drive way.

    India: So what? Anyone could've put that there.

    Alex: Someone is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

    Frank: (pointing at India) Get her.

    The cops whip out their cuffs and walk over towards India and Dorrie.

    India: This -- this is a mistake.

    Frank: Read them their rights.

    India: Do you all know who I am! My father was the Baron of Andorra!

    Dorrie: Mother, shut up.

    The cops cuff India and Dorrie.

    Cop #1: India and Dorrie Von Halkein, you are under arrest for grand theft auto.

    Dorrie and India: WHAT?!

    Cop #2: Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of the law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can't provide yourself with one, one will be provided to you.

    India: This is a travesty! I am innocent!

    Phillip: Sure, India. Sure.

    Frank: Take them to the car.

    The cops escort India and Dorrie out.

    India: (O.C) Alan! Alan, help me!

    Frank: Sorry to interrupt, you all may go back to doing what you were doing.

    Alex: Thank you, Frank.

    Frank exits.

    Alex: Grand theft auto. Beth, you are a lawyer, how many years is that?

    Beth: 3 to 5.

    Alex: Good. According to the Spaulding Board Members handbook, a felony equals automatic expulsion from the board.

    Alan: If they are found guilty. Plus the expulsion is up to the present CEO of the company, which is me.

    Alex: What are you up to Alan?

    Alan: I happen to like India. And I want her to stay on the board.

    Alan gets up and heads for the door.

    Alex: Where are you going?

    Alan: To bail out India and Dorrie before a media crisis happens.

    Lizzie: Grandpa, are you kidding me?

    Alan: No.

    Phillip: Dad, if you bail that woman out I will never speak to you again.

    Beth: Me too.

    Alex: I second that motion.

    Lizzie & James: Ditto!

    Everyone looks at Bill, who sits in silence.

    Lizzie: Bill!

    Bill: Alan and I already don't talk so what would be the difference?

    Beth: Alan Michael? Caroline?

    Caroline: He's my boss.

    Alan Michael: I have no seat on the board anymore. He took it before I left town the last time.

    Phillip: Then it is settled. Us or India?

    Alan: (laughs) Do you all think you can blackmail me? And how many times have you all said you will never speak to me again but you always do?

    Alex: But this time is different.

    Alan: We shall see. Now I am going to get India and Dorrie. Goodbye.

    Alan walks out. Phillip runs to the door hollering,

    Phillip: You have made your choice and know you must live with it!

    Alan gives him a "thumbs up" and hops into his limo, driving off.



    FADE OUT

    Coming up on the final half:

    -Alan saves India and pays Gary to drop the charges against India

    -Leah and Grady meet and she is instantly attracted to him

    -Beth clues Caroline (Hope) in more on India

    -Mel and Cyrus have sex










  9. NothinButAttitude
    INT. SPD - DAY - HOLDING CELLS



    India and Dorrie sit in silence as they hear footsteps coming down the hallway. India gets up and squeezes her head down the hall to notice an officer and a man in a trench coat and hat walking towards them. The man looks up at India to reveal its Alan.

    India: Alan! I knew you would come to save me. I just knew it.
    Officer: You have ten minutes, Mr. Spaulding.

    Alan shoos the officer away as he reaches through the bars, grabbing India's hands in a comforting manner.

    Alan: Could you ever really doubt me?
    India: Not for one second.
    Dorrie: (in the background) Is he going to get us out of here or what? It's disgusting and vile back here.
    Alan: No worries, I will have you out in a few.

    Alan releases India's hands and head to the front of the police station. He smiles at her to give her some hope.

    INT. CRIMINAL PROCESSING

    The room is bustling with a crowd of officers running about doing their usual duties: writing reports, booking criminals. Alan interrupts Frank who is conversing with another officer.

    Alan: I need to speak with you.
    Frank: Don't you see I am busy.

    Frank heads off towards his office with Alan tailing behind him.

    Alan: I don't care.
    Frank: Alan, if this about India, the proof is in the pudding. She committed a crime and now she has to deal with the consquences.
    Alan: It was a simple mistake. Just call up that Gary guy and we can settle this here.
    Frank: I don't think so. If you are thinking about bribing him, you can forget about it.
    Alan: (scoff) I cannot believe you said that.
    Frank: I did.

    Frank enters his office, turns around and slams the door in Alan's face.

    Alan: You will pay for this, Cooper.

    Suddenly, Alan's attention is caught by an officer and a man (Gary) standing at the counter.

    Officer: Mr. Gary, we have your limo parked in the cage if you want an officer to go and retrieve it for you.
    Gary: That would be so nice.
    Officer: Wait here.

    The Officer walks off. Gary waits patiently as Alan stalks him like a lion to a gazelle, waiting for the right time to attack, well approach him in this case.

    Alan: (approaching him) You must be Gary.
    Gary: Yeah. And you are?
    Alan: Alan. Alan Spaulding.
    Gary: Of Spaulding Enterprises?!
    Alan: Yes.

    Gary takes Alan's hand and shakes it aggressively.

    Gary: So nice to meet you, Mr. Spaulding.
    Alan: You too. Now I need you to do me a favor.

    Alan gestures Gary to follow him to a corner where Alan says some words we can't make out but when Alan whips out a check and the expression of Gary's face fills it in for all of us.

    Frank emerges from his office to find Alan and Gary together. Frank storms over to them.

    Frank: Alan, what are you doing!
    Gary: (putting the check away) Nothing. We were just talking. Mr. Spaulding was just requesting my expertise for when the next Spaulding board meeting. He needed some limos to ride the board members in and I couldn't say no.
    Frank: Alan...
    Gary: Oh and Mr. Cooper, I need you to go and drop those charges against the Von Halkein women.

    Frank is speechless.

    Gary: I see no real harm was done and the limo I am sure is in fine condition.
    Alan: And if it isn't you can call me for repairs.
    Gary: I will.

    The Officer reenters.

    Ofifcer: (handing keys) Here you go, Mr. Gary.
    Gary: Thank you. You all have a blessed day. Oh, and Mr. Cooper, you can fax me any paperwork that I need to sign about dropping those charges. Good day everyone.

    Gary walks out. Frank is livid and this point while Alan is happy that once again, money solved another problem.

    Alan: You can go and release them.
    Frank: (to Officer) Draw up the paperwork and have another officer go back there and release India and Dorrie.
    Officer: Alright, Sir.

    The officer walks off doing as they are told.

    Frank: So you win again.
    Alan: Till next time.

    Frank walks back into his office and slams the door.

    Alan: And who says that Franklin could never solve anything...


    FADE OUT


    COMING UP ON THE FINAL HALF

    Beth and Caroline have a heart to heart about India Mel and Cyrus have sex Leah meets Grady


  10. NothinButAttitude
    INT. REVA BEND – DAY – LIVING ROOM

    Dinah sits at the computer going over stories for WSPR when we hear the door unlock to reveal Shayne entering with baby Henry. Dinah turns around from the computer to greet him with a smile.

    Dinah: Hey you. How was the funeral?

    Shayne: A mess. Surprised your mother has not called you and told you how Olivia reacted.

    Dinah gets up with a look of concern. She takes Henry off his hands and kisses Shayne on the cheek. Meanwhile, Shayne hangs up their coats.

    Dinah: About what?

    Shayne: The woman lost it. Marah showed up to bid Sam farewell and she called her a bitch and everything else in the book. I feel so bad for Marah and the poor Bauers. Enough about me though, how have you been?

    Dinah: Stressing out. Getting ready for our big premiere. Holly has a lot of hope of getting WSPR back on the map with this relaunch.

    Shayne: And I agree with Holly. I can only see huge success when it comes to you and Blake in a room having to work together.

    Dinah: Yeah, whatever. I still don’t get why she even joined on as an anchor. I mean the woman has no likeability.

    Shayne: (jokingly) And the same can be said you as well, Dinah. You’re no Mother Theresa yourself.

    Dinah: (laughing) Oh really? (to Henry) You may want to tell your daddy to stop insulting before he becomes the first story on WSPR’s relaunch: “WSPR Anchor assaults her boyfriend.”

    Shayne takes Henry back.

    Shayne: We’ll see about that. Now I am about to go and lie Henry down.

    Shayne gives Dinah a love tap on her bottom.

    Dinah: Shayne! In front of Henry.

    Shayne shrugs his shoulders, smirking. Dinah laughs while rubbing her bottom.



    CUT TO





    INT. WSPR NEWSROOM – DAY

    Holly reads and marks up some of Blake’s stories with a red pen. Blake watches on not so thrilled by all her marks.

    Holly: Nope. This is not going to work. Scrap that story.

    Holly hands Blake the paper and Blake snatches it.

    Blake: What is wrong with it, Mother?

    Holly: It does not scream attention grabber. I mean who really cares about the Councilman’s wife wanting to do an interview about her husband’s many affairs.

    Blake: It’s good TV. Nothing like a good, controversial affair to jump off ratings.

    Holly: I said no. What don’t you get? The “I said,” or the “No.” It’s trash TV.

    Blake: And? Mother, that equals ratings!

    Holly: Ok. But that is the thing about WSPR, we have become nothing more than another news station reporting and glorifying martial affairs. I don’t want to give Councilman Reed anymore press than what he deserves.

    Blake: Ok then what did you have in mind? Let me guess, something dealing with—

    Holly: Political issues. If you wrote a story like Dinah did on Councilman Reed wanting to invest in bringing in casinos instead of the water and park restoration then I’d greenlight it. Other than that, who cares about him sexing some clueless broad who is hoping to snag him. The man needs no more negative press when it comes to his personal life.

    Blake: Why?

    Reginald: (O.C) It’s elementary, babe. Bad publicity equals good publicity nowadays.

    Blake and Holly turn around to see the steamy, breathtaking Reginald Wilson standing behind them. Blake, though tries to hide it, is taken back by his good looks. She likes what she sees.

    Holly: (hugging him) Reginald! You finally arrived.

    Reggie: I told you I’d arrive sooner or later.

    Blake: (with attitude) Mother, who is this?

    Holly: Reginald Wilson. You and Dinah’s male correspondent.

    Blake: Oh…

    Reggie: And you must be Chrissy?

    Blake: The name is Christina but I prefer Blake. No one called me Chrissy but my father.

    Reggie: Until now.

    Blake: Excuse us…uh, Reginald.

    Reginald: Go ahead.

    Blake pulls Holly aside.

    Blake: I hate him.

    Holly: You just met him.

    Blake: So what. He does not fit the vision for WSPR.

    Holly: Too bad. I’m the visionary of this show.

    Blake: Mother…Mother, I -- I swear I will quit.

    Holly: Go ahead, Blake. You ought to know by now that emotional blackmail is not going to work with me. Didn’t when you were a child and isn’t going to now.

    Reginald joins them, wrapping his arms around both of them.

    Reggie: (to Blake) You’re not intimidated by me, are you?

    Blake: (removing his arm) Nope. But I strongly advise that you wear a protective cup to work for now because I am going to hand you your—



    CUT TO





    INT. LIMO – DAY

    Dorrie: Balls. That is all I have to say, Mom. You have big ones to come back here and try another shot at Phillip. Have you even thought about Beth Raines?

    India ignores Dorrie as she glances in her compact mirror adding blush to her face.

    India: Who cares about Beth? She is no threat to me.

    Dorrie: Is that so? Then if that is the case, you’d still be with Phillip now. But newsflash, Mother, YOU AREN’T!!

    India: Dorrie, do you have to be such a downer?

    Dorrie: I’m not a downer. I’m a realist. I see things for what they are. I am never going to let love -- well in your case, money, blind me.

    India puts down the compact and faces off with Dorrie.

    India: Money does blind me. It drives me. And love can take a backseat to money. You can’t take love to the bank, Dorrie.

    Dorrie: (drops her face into her hands in embarrassment) Mother! Are you serious?

    India: Could you for once, just once listen to what I have to tell you?

    India hands Dorrie the book, HOW TO BE A SOCIAL CLIMBER.

    India: Just read this and you’ll get it.

    Dorrie takes the book as she rolls down the window. She then proceeds with tossing the book out the window.

    India: Dorrie!!

    Dorrie: Mom, I am not reading that book again! It’s stupid.

    India: You need that. I mean how can you land a rich man without having your manual, your mantra to guide you?

    Dorrie: I have a walking, eating, and breathing manual sitting beside me. If I wanna learn from the best, I got you.

    India: (flattered) Why thank you.

    The car comes to a screeching halt, flinging both of them forward. Dorrie and India scream.

    Dorrie: Mom -- Mom are you ok?

    India removes her hair from her face.

    India: Yes, yes I am. (knocks on the window) Hey! Driver, what just happened there? Do you know who I am? I am India Von Halkein!

    The Driver lets down the window and looks into the back.

    Driver: And clearly you’re broke. You’re credit card was just denied. My boss, just called and told me to put you two out.

    India: What?!

    Dorrie: Dear God, that is a sign. A sign I tell you! God is telling us to not head to Springfield.

    INDIA: DORRIE, SHUT UP!!! (calmly, to driver) Now listen, Sir, there must be a mistake.

    Driver: Afraid not. Now get out.

    India: No. This is a mistake! A mistake I tell you! I refuse to get out!

    The Driver gets out and makes his way towards the back. India locks the door to prevent him from getting in.

    Dorrie: What are you doing?

    The Driver beats on the door.

    Driver: Open this door!

    India: (to driver) No!

    Dorrie: Mom, this enough. Let him in.

    Dorrie goes to unlock the door when India grabs her by the arm.

    India: Don’t you even think about!!!!

    Seeing the fire in India’s eyes causes Dorrie to sit back and shut up. India reaches forwards in the front seat and grabs the keys from the ignition.

    The Driver comes back to the front of the car only to spot India locking his door as well.

    Driver: Hey! You crazy lady, let me in!

    India dangles the keys at him like a lion tamer dangling meat to a lion.

    India: Come and get them.

    The Driver eyes the top of the car where the sun roof is open. India’s eyes meet at the sun roof also. They glance at each other for a second and then back at the sun roof. All of a sudden, the Driver dives on top of the car as India slides from the backseat into the driver seat. She starts the car and drives off, tossing the driver off the car.

    Dorrie is flung back by her mother speeding.

    Dorrie: MOTHER!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!!

    India: Taking care of business, baby. Taking care of business. Now put your seatbelt on. Mother hasn’t driven a car since 1986.

    Dorrie: WHAT?!!!

    The car speeds off down the road.




    FADE OUT

    Coming up in the 2nd half:

    · Dorrie and India reunite with the uneager Spauldings.

    · Alan makes India an offer that starts a war for ownership in Spaulding.

    · India is arrested but Alan comes to her rescue.

    · Beth shares her worries about India’s return with Caroline (Hope), who learns about Alan’s past with India.

    · Cyrus hides Grady in Mel’s basement unbeknownst.

    · Mel wants to consummate her relationship with Cyrus.

    · Leah comes face to face with a creature (Grady) in the basement, who she takes a liking too.




    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkXZlfWmknI

  11. NothinButAttitude

    INSIGHT

    By NothinButAttitude,

    NOTE: I stated earlier I'd speed the story up a tad bit. Alan Michael has been locked up for a few days. Josh, Reva, and Shayne are about to arrive in Switzerland. The Bauers prepare for a funeral and a trial. Hope has been discovered by a surgeon, who has given her surgery and she has moved back to Springfield to resume the name of Caroline Norris. She is hired by Alan as his personal assistant and has gained his trust. She breaking Alan down free A-M of the charges. And now...THE GUIDING LIGHT

    INT. JAIL CELL - DAY

    Alan Michael eyes open to realize he is still locked up. He gets up and walks over the bars.

    A-M: Can anyone hear me?

    Frank drifts in the room.

    Frank: What?
    A-M: I need to make a phone call.
    Frank: Alan Michael...
    A-M: I have the right to one phone call a day, right?
    Frank: (agitated) You do.

    Frank opens up the cell.

    Frank: (stressing) You have only ONE call.
    A-M: Ok.

    Alan Michael walks over the the phone and starts to dial for Mel.





    EXT. MEL'S HOUSE - DAY

    Mel sits on the porch sipping coffee and going over legal briefs when her phone rings.

    INTERCUT - PHONE CONVO

    Mel: Yes, Alan Michael?
    A-M: How is everything going?
    Mel: Good so far. You remember that woman named Caroline I was telling you about, don't you?
    A-M: (weary) Yeah.
    Mel: Well I think that Caroline may have gotten Alan to come around.
    A-M: (surprised) Really? I'll believe it when I see it. Have you spoken to Rick?
    Mel: He came over yesterday with Ed and we discussed the case and all.
    Frank: (in the B.G) Twenty seconds...
    A-M: I gotta go.
    Mel: Don't worry. I'll be there shortly.
    A-M: Alright.
    Mel: Alan Michael...
    A-M: Yes, Mel?
    Mel: Don't worry. You WILL be going home today.
    A-M: Thanks, Mel.

    Alan Michael hangs up the phone with a look of hope.


    CUT TO




    INT. SWISS HOSPITAL - DAY

    Marah stares out the window at the fallen snow when Reva, Shayne, and Josh enter. Marah looks at them and turns back away.

    Marah: Why did you come here? I thought I told you guys I did not want any guests.
    Reva: Then you should've known we were going to do the opposite. Especially me.
    Marah: Mother, I just want to be alone. (misty eyes) I just wanna heal up by myself and then go back to my life Paris.
    Shayne: Marah, stop being a brat.

    Marah turns back to face her family with hatred in her eyes.

    Marah: Go to hell, Shayne.
    Shayne: Classy, Marah. Real classy.
    Josh: Shayne, stop. Marah, we want you to come back home.
    Marah: For what? There is nothing for me in Springfield.
    Reva: Uhh hello, there is us.
    Marah: Great. (sarcastically) Something to really make me go back home.
    Shayne: Mom, Dad, let her go back to Paris if she wants. Clearly she thinks she's too good for Springfield.
    Marah: I am too good.

    Marah turns back away from them.

    Shayne: But when you get there you are going to get a rude awakening. Your name is in the dirt.

    Marah turns back puzzled.

    Marah: What did you say?
    Reva: Shayne, no.
    Shayne: Mom, she might as well know! No use in her going back to find out she no longer has a job and that no one is going to hire her.
    Marah: You're lying.
    Shayne: I'm not.
    Josh: ENOUGH SHAYNE!!
    Shayne: Olivia has went to every fashion house in Paris and has had you blacklisted.

    And on Marah in total shock,



    CUT TO
    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cH1pRysRd98


  12. NothinButAttitude

    INSIGHT PT 2

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. COMPANY - DAY

    Trista finishes waiting on a customer and walks back to the to the bar where Rocky is sitting, sipping on a shake. She sits next to him.

    Trista: (sighs) Time for a break.
    Rocky: Good. Maybe now we can have that picnic you promised.
    Trista: But this is a break. I still have another shift to go.
    Rocky: Don't worry about it.
    Trista: Rocky, I can't...
    Rocky: (grinning) But you promised...

    Trista can't deny that smile and she knows it.

    Trista: Let me go and tell your dad.
    Rocky: Who cares. Let's just go.

    Rocky grabs Trista's hand.

    Trista: Lead the way.

    Rocky grabs the picnic basket and leads Trista to the door when Lillian enters, blocking them.

    Lillian: Hi guys.

    Rocky rolls his eyes at the sight of Lillian.

    Trista: Hello Mrs. Raines, how was work?
    Lillian: Just great. (turns to Rocky) Hello.
    Rocky: (dully) Hi.

    Trista elbows him. He gives her the "what?!" look and she shakes her head in disappointment.

    Lillian: So...umm...where are you two headed?
    Rocky: Out.

    Rocky drags Trista out the door leaving Lillian hurt.



    CUT TO


    INT. SWISS HOSPITAL

    Marah: (to Shayne) What? Are you kidding me?

    Marah sits up and Reva forces her back down.

    Josh: Marah, honey, calm down.
    Marah: How?! My career is over.
    Shayne: You could always start your own fashion house.
    Marah: With what? What money do I have to start a fashion house with?
    Josh: We could invest some of the money from Lewis with you.
    Marah: Dad, no. I could not do that. Plus I know that Lewis is suffering from the recession. I just have to accept it. I have to come home.


    CUT TO




    INT. SPAULDING MANOR - DAY



    Alan sits on the couch, downing a glass of bourbon when Caroline (Hope) enters carrying three different ties.

    Caroline: Which one?
    Alan: The blue one.
    Caroline: I was leaning more towards the red one.
    Alan: Why red?

    Caroline joins Alan on the couch.

    Caroline: Because the red matches well with your eyes.
    Alan: You say?
    Caroline: Of course.
    Alan: That's awkward. My ex-wife, Hope, use to say that.

    Caroline is nervous.

    Caroline: (uneasy) Hope? You mean -- mean the one who is Alan Michael's mother?
    Alan: Yep. (gets up and walks to the door, staring outside) So sad that she is no longer with us.

    Caroline continues to squirm.

    Caroline: She -- she is with you. In spirit.
    Alan: I know. Just wish she was here. With me. Physically.

    Caroline jumps up and begins to leave the room when,

    Alan: Wait. Do you think that I should really go through with hurting Alan Michael?

    And on Hope fishing for an answer,



    FADE OUT



  13. NothinButAttitude

    INSIGHT PT 3

    By NothinButAttitude,

    EXT. LIGHTHOUSE - DAY

    Rocky drags Trista to the top of the lighthouse where the lantern is located and turns to her smiling.

    Rocky: Here we are!

    Trista hesitantly walks over the railing and looks over to the jagged rocks that lie below.

    Trista: Dear God...
    Rocky: You scared?
    Trista: NO!
    Rocky: You are. Trying to mask the fear, aren't you?
    Trista: I said I was not scared, didn't I?
    Rocky: (unsure) Ok...

    Rocky pulls a blanket out of the basket and spreads it on the floor.

    Rocky: (gesturing) Come on. Let's eat before the food gets cold.

    Trista joins him on the ground and the two begin to take the food out the basket.

    Trista: Rocky--
    Rocky: Yes.
    Trista: We need to talk, buddy.
    Rocky: About...
    Trista: Ms. Raines or should I say the soon to be Mrs. Cooper.

    Rocky is unnerved by this statement.

    Rocky: What is there to talk about?
    Trista: A lot. You're burning hatred for that poor old woman.
    Rocky: I don't hate her.
    Trista: Liar.
    Rocky: I just can't stand her. Her constant nagging for my approval and that voice -- that soft voice drives me insane.
    Trista: (biting into her apple) Well you better learn to like her. Your dad is about to marry that woman.
    Rocky: I beg to differ.
    Trista: And that is suppose to mean?
    Rocky: What I meant. My dad is not going to marry her. Not if I have anything to do with it.
    Trista: Dear God...
    Rocky: I thought we were here to spend time together. You know, friends hanging out.
    Trista: We are, aren't we?
    Rocky: Then no more talk about my dad and Lillian. (placing his hand on hers) Let's talk about us.
    Trista: Us?
    Rocky: (flirting) Yes. Us...

    Trista tenses up and pulls her hand away.

    Trista: I don't get what your insinuating.
    Rocky: You do.

    Trista nervously takes another bite of her apple.

    Rocky: Trista -- I -- I --

    Trista starts to unravel and sweat heavily.

    Rocky: I want you to pass a sandwich.

    Trista's jaw drops and Rocky burst into laughter.

    Trista: You moron!

    She tosses the sandwich at him.

    Rocky: What did you think I was going to say? I love you or something?
    Trista: I -- No.
    Rocky: Umm hmm.
    Trista: I did not think that, Rocky.
    Rocky: Ok. But if you did--
    Trista: I won't and never will.
    Rocky: Never say never as I always say.
    Trista: Well I am saying it. We could be no more than friends.
    Rocky: And I could not have it any other way.

    Rocky holds up his root beer and so does Trista.

    Rocky: Cheers.

    The two smile, cheering to their friendship.


    CUT TO





    INT. COURTROOM - DAY

    Flashing cameras and mics crowd the doorway as Alan and Jeffrey (the DA) approach the courtroom. Dinah, with mic in her hand, reaches it out to Alan.

    Dinah: Alan, would you like to make a statement about the charges you have filed against your son?

    Alan: No I would not. And you of all people should know about shady business dealings.

    Alan walks ahead leaving Dinah bewildered.

    Dinah: (to the camera) Well Springfield, that is the devil himself.

    The courtroom is filled with various citizens of Springfield. Alan and Jeffrey taking a seat on the plaintiff side. Alan Michael and Mel trail them shortly, followed by Ed, Rick, and Phillip. Phillip sits on Alan's side (even though he wants his brother free) and Ed & Rick on Alan Michael's side. Suddenly, Caroline (Hope) comes down the aisle and sits behind Alan.

    Bailiff: (enters) ALL RISE!

    Judge Maxine DuBois (played by renowned Judge Mablean Ephriam) enters.

    Bailiff: This is case #754. The state of Illinois V. Spaulding.

    Bailiff hands her the case file.

    Judge DuBois: You may be seated.

    Everyone sits down.

    Judge DuBois: So we about Mr. Spaulding's charges for embezzlement.

    Alan glances at Caroline who smiles back at him. Her smile breaks Alan down.

    Jeffrey: Yes, ma'am we are.
    Judge: Ok. Shall we begin with the defense?
    Mel: Yes, your Honor.

    Alan stands up gaining the room's attention.

    Phillip: (whispering) Dad, what are you doing?
    Alan: (to Phillip) Shut up, boy. (to Judge) Your Honor, I have a confession to make.
    Judge: And what would that be Mr. Spaulding?
    Alan: I -- I -- MY SON IS INNOCENT!

    The room goes into an uproar at this statement. Rick utters "yes" in the background. Mel, amused by this revelation, shakes her head.

    Alan Michael: (to Mel) What is he doing?
    Mel: Telling the truth. I guess Ole' Caroline got through to him.

    And on Alan Michael and Caroline sharing a glance,


    FADE OUT

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


  14. NothinButAttitude

    INSIGHT PT 4

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. COURTROOM - DAY

    All eyes are on Alan as he stands before the court.

    Judge: Mr. Spaulding, so you're saying your son never embezzled money from the company?
    Alan: Uhh...yes. I was the one who made it look like he did.
    Judge: And why is that Mr. Spaulding? -- Let me take a guess, to punish him?
    Alan: To spare him.
    Judge: From what? He seems to be a pretty level headed man in my opinion. Unlike his father...
    Alan: Judge DuBois--
    Judge: Shut your mouth! I am the only to speak. Not you.
    Alan: Yes, your Honor.
    Judge: It's rich people like you that think you can manipulate the system and people's lives. You should be ashamed! Do you hear me?!

    Alan nods his head in agreement.

    Judge: Mr. Spaulding, I ought to charge you for embezzlement and fraudulent crimes. (to A-M) Do you wanna press charges?

    Rick cheers in the background until Mel gestures for him to be quiet. Alan turns white in fear. Then, Alan Michael stands up.

    A-M: I don't want to press charges against him.

    Everyone is stunned again by this revelation except for Judge DuBois, who is impressed.

    Judge: Good. Glad to see you are nothing like your father. You must take after your mother.

    Caroline slightly grins at the sound of this.

    Judge: (to A-M) Today is your lucky day. I am going to award you not only your freedom but a haven as well. Mr. Tyrant aka your daddy, will provide you with a home until you can pick yourself back up and regain your stability.
    Alan: You can't do that!
    Judge: THE HELL I CAN! This is my courtroom. (pointing her gavel at Alan in a threatening tone) Let me catch you back in here and I swear, your going to jail. I'm going to have to show you I ain't the one! You better not even step foot in here and let me catch you or I swear--(in a rage) Get out of my courtroom before I step down from this bench and do something I regret!

    Alan walks out the courtroom:

    Judge: (to Bailiff) Don't let him back in here. (to everyone) Court is adjourned.

    The crowd exits out the entrance. Alan Michael hugs Mel and they are then joined by Rick and Ed.

    Ed: Thank you, Mel.
    Mel: No problem, Ed. I am only doing my job.
    Rick: A good one at that.

    Mel rolls her eyes.

    Mel: Excuse me. (to A-M) Congrats, sweetie.
    A-M: Thank you, Mel.

    Mel leaves the courtroom.

    Ed: You're a free man, nephew. How does it feel?
    A-M: Damn good.

    Ed pats Alan Michael on the back and they all head for exit when they notice Caroline sitting on the bench alone.

    Alan Michael: Thank you, Caroline. I know you had a hand in my freedom.
    Caroline: No problem. I know a good boy when I see one.

    Alan Michael, Ed, & Rick exit.

    Caroline: My baby boy, you are free. If only I could celebrate your freedom with you.



    CUT TO





    INT. AIRPLANE - DAY

    Reva and Josh are sound asleep while Shayne and Marah sits behind them. Shayne is buried in a magazine and Marah glances out the window in defeat.

    Marah: I cannot believe that I am going back to Springfield. Back to a place I tried so hard to leave behind.
    Shayne: It's not so bad.
    Marah: That's your opinion.
    Shayne: Marah, stop being a brat.
    Marah: Then shut up and leave me alone, Shayne.

    Shayne stares at Marah, annoyed.

    Shayne: What is wrong with you? Why are you so adamant about going home?
    Marah: Who says I am adamant?
    Shayne: What is it? Marah, what is it?
    Marah: Shayne, leave me alone.
    Shayne: Marah...
    Marah: I can't! I just can't go back there! I can't!
    Shayne: Whatever...
    Marah: Shayne, I can't face her.
    Shayne: Who?...Olivia?
    Marah: Yes...

    Marah drops her head in disappointment, and



    FADE OUT


  15. NothinButAttitude

    INSIGHT PT 5

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. MARAH'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Marah opens the door and walks in. She tosses the luggage off to the side and flops on her bed face-forward. Reva creeps in behind her.

    Reva: Still left the same way you did.
    Marah: (muffled by pillow) Thanks, Mom.

    Reva joins Marah on the bed. She rubs Marah on the back in comfort.

    Reva: Honey, I am so glad that you are home.
    Marah: I am sure you are.
    Reva: Ok. (gets up and heads to the door) There is some leftovers in the kitchen if you want some.
    Marah: Yep.
    Reva: I'll give you some alone time.

    Reva exits. Marah gets up and hobbles over to her slide doors where she exits onto the

    EXT. BALCONY

    Marah looks to the moon for comfort.

    Marah: Oh Sam...(breaking down)...I am so, SO SORRY. Forgive me...

    {NOW PRESS PLAY ON VID WHILE READING THE REST}

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



    MUSIC MONTAGE - CITIZENS OF SPRINGFIELD

    INT. KITCHEN - Reva stands in the kitchen putting up food. She stops for a second and looks at the cross hanging over the kitchen. She places her hand over her hears and mouths "Thank you."
    INT. COMPANY - Trista giggles with the customers she is serving from a far, Rocky watches impressed. Suddenly, Lillian comes from the back and taps him on the shoulder. Rocky turns around to notice its her and in disdain, gets up and heads up the stairs. Lillian is hurt by this gesture.
    EXT. MEL'S HOUSE - Rick pulls up the yard. He gets out and heads to the door. As he is about to knock, he hears the sound of laughter. He glances in a window to notice Mel, Leah, and Cyrus playing Monopoly. Not wanting to interrupt, Rick turns around and heads back to his car. He pulls off. Leah, watching from a window now, shakes her head in disappointment.
    INT. SPAULDING LIVING ROOM - The entire Spaulding clan (minus Alan) stand in a crowd when Alan Michael and Ed enters, shown in by Caroline. Alexandra breaks ranks and embraces A-M with a hug. The others rejoice at the sight of him now. Meanwhile, Alan watches on from upstairs. He downs his drink and heads down the hallway. Caroline stands in the background of the crowd, thrilled. A-M and her share a smile and she gives him a thumbs up. A-M quickly takes notice to the bracelet on her arm. He masks his suspicions with a grin.
    EXT. SPAULDING PORCH - DAY

    A dark figure lurks on the porch glancing in on the inside. We reveal that its non other than a very much alive, Grady! An ominous grin comes upon his face.

    Grady: I'm back... Back with a vengeance...

    And on Grady,


    FADE OUT








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    EXT. DOCKS – NIGHT

    A thick fog nearly consumes the setting when a boat pulls in. A pair of feet steps off the boat and it is revealed to be John Hu. He looks around and likes what he sees. Suddenly, a Don Chi, Hu’s henchman, steps off the boat from behind him. He has a briefcase in hand.

    Don: Pretty foggy here tonight, huh?


    John: Just how I like it.

    Don: So you never told me why we’re here in Springfield.
    John: Patience, patience. All good things to those who wait.

    John digs into his pocket and reveals a small photo of Harley. He brightens up at the sight of her.

    John: (putting it back in his pocket) We have to get things prepared for the shipment. Is all the money there.
    Don: (tapping the briefcase) Yep. Counted it twice. Five million dollars.
    John: Good. Let’s get back on the boat and circle around the bay until they arrive with our stash.
    Don: Yes, sir.

    Don heads back onto the boat. John starts to head back onto the boat, and takes one look back . . .

    John: Springfield . . . my home away from home.

    He gets back on the boat and it takes off.

    CUT TO

    INT. HARLEY’S COTTAGE (LIVING ROOM) – NIGHT

    The room is pure darkness with the exception of the TV, which illuminates Harley. We slowly pan towards Harley, who is nestled up on the sofa, asleep. She’s so peaceful, and we

    FADE INTO

    EXT. YACHT – NIGHT— DREAM SEQUENCE

    Harley is dressed to the “nines.” She is donning a beautiful haute couture gown while she sets on the deck of the yacht, which glides across the Danube River. The scenery—its so captivating and refreshing, mesmerizes her. A male hand then reaches into the frame and grabs her hand, placing a flute with champagne in it. She looks up (and we follow) to see the man is non other than John Hu.

    Harley: John . . .

    John: Ssh. Don’t say a word, my sweet.
    Harley: But—

    John leans in and kisses Harley passionately, silencing her. Then a shot of the boat drifting off into the night, and

    BANG! BANG!

    END OF DREAM SEQUENCE

    BACK IN HARLEY’S LIVING ROOM

    Harley jumps out the sound of someone beating at the door.

    Phillip (O.C.): Harley! Harley, are you there.
    Harley: Ugh.

    Harley gets up, with her hair tossed everywhere, and heads to the door. She snatches the door open to Phillip, who jumps back at the sight of her. He can see the fury in her eyes.

    Harley: What!
    Phillip: We need to talk.

    Phillip barges in without being invited. Harley astonished by this.

    Harley: Umm . . . Phillip, I didn’t—
    Phillip: What is about you not wanting Zach attend Lincoln Prep? It’s a good school!
    Harley: With a lot of spoiled brats!
    Phillip: Just say it, Harley! You don’t want Zach to attend Lincoln Prep or have anything to do with my family or me because you’re afraid he’ll end up just me like.

    On Harley over it,

    FADE OUT

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVNjqhyeW8

    FADE IN

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR (HOPE’S SUITE)

    The door to the room flings open and Alan Michael rushes into the room, frantic. He starts to scope out the room and Holly trails behind him.

    AM: Mom! Mom!
    Holly: Alan Michael, be quiet! Do you wanna be heard?

    Alan Michael nods understandingly. He peeks in the closet and sees that it has been cleared. He looks to Holly, anxious.

    AM: Where is she?
    Holly: She couldn’t’ve gone too far.
    AM: I wouldn’t put it past her.

    The door closes and Alan Michael and Holly turn to see India leaning on the door.

    India: Looking for Caroline or should I say Hope?

    Alan Michael’s jaw drops. He charges towards India with rage in his eyes, but Holly grabs him, stopping him.

    AM: You! I should’ve known it! You—
    India: You better settle down. Not if you want me to remain silent.
    AM: Remain silent? (trying to break free) That can be arranged!
    Holly: (restraining him) Calm down! (to India) Where is Hope?
    India: Oh Holly . . . (shaking head) you knew about Hope too? This gets better and better.
    Holly: India . . .
    India: I wonder how Ed is going to take the news—his main squeeze keeping such big secrets from him. (gloating) Bet he won’t like it.

    On Holly’s reaction

    CUT TO

    EXT. BAUER HOME – NIGHT

    Ed sits on the porch rocking, and its foggy also. He looks in the night sky.

    Mom, Leslie, and Maureen, if you can hear me . . . (tearing up) please help Meta, Bruce, Mike, and Hope find peace.

    Ed looks down to see someone standing within the fog.

    Ed: Hello?

    Hope emerges from the fog looking destroyed, mascara dripping down her eyes as if she’s been crying nonstop.

    Ed: Caroline, you all right?

    Ed steps off the porch and walks over towards her.
    Ed: Do I need to call Alan?
    Hope: No!
    Ed: Did something happen? Did Alan harm you?
    Hope: No.
    Ed: Come with me.

    Ed takes her by the arm and tries to take her by the arm, but she jerks away.

    Hope: Don’t you even recognize me!
    Ed: Caroline, are you sure you’re fine?
    Hope: It’s me, Uncle Ed! It is me, Hope!

    On Ed uncertain and shaken,

    CUT TO

    INT. HARLEY’S COTTAGE (LIVING ROOM)

    We open up on Harley and Phillip in a stand off.

    Harley: Phillip, are we seriously going to do this tonight?
    Phillip: Yes!

    Phillip storms over to the sofa and sits.

    Phillip: (patting the sofa) Come sit.
    Harley: No.
    Phillip: I’m not leaving till we talk.
    Harley: You sure about that?
    Phillip: Harley . . . please.

    Harley sighs heavily and complies with his wishes by sitting across from him.

    Harley: What Phillip?
    Phillip: This has to stop—this tension between you and me.
    Harley: There is no tension.
    Phillip: There is.
    Harley: Phillip! (gets up and points to the door) Goodbye!
    Phillip: No.
    Harley: Leave!
    Phillip: I said no.

    Harley walks over and grabs the phone off the end table and starts to dial.

    Phillip: (sighs) Who are you calling?
    Harley: Frank. So he can come and whoop your ass and take you to jail.

    Phillip crosses over and struggles the phone away from Harley. Then he tosses it across the room and shatters into pieces.

    Harley: Phillip!
    Phillip: Now lets sit and talk like adults.
    Harley: Talk like adults? Screw you!
    Phillip: Why do you hate me, Harley? Why! Is this because of how I took Zach from you? I thought you’ve forgiven me!
    Harley: Well you thought wrong.

    Harley grabs her keys. She goes to exit but Phillip grabs her by the arm, restraining her.

    Harley: Let me go!
    Phillip: No! Not until you listen to me!

    Harley tries to pry free of Phillip’s grip.

    Harley: My opinion isn’t changing, Phillip! Zach is not going to Lincoln Prep. End of story—

    Harley breaks free but falls onto the floor. She holds her arm in pain while Phillip rushes to her side.

    Phillip: (worried) Harley, you OK!
    Harley: No!

    Harley kicks Phillip away from her.

    Harley: See! See! You see why I don’t want Zach anywhere near you! Your family! You’re a bully, Phillip! You’re sick!
    Phillip: Harley, it was an acci—



    Harley looks past Phillip to see Zach standing at the bottom of the stairs. Noticing Harley’s reaction, Phillip turns and sees Zach too. Guilt comes over Phillip.

    Zach: What’s going on? Mom, are you OK?
    Harley: (covering) Nothing. (getting back up) Nothing at all.
    Zach: But I heard you two screaming.
    Phillip: It was nothing, Zach. Just a simple disagreement. (devastated) I-I’m sorry, Harley. Forgive me. (fighting back tears) Forgive me.

    Phillip rushes out of the house. Harley looks on concerned and,

    CUT TO:

    INT. BAUER HOME (LIVING ROOM)

    Hope sits on the sofa in utter silence. She’s a total mess. Ed (standing up) watches on from a far, bothered.

    KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Ed rushes over and opens the door to reveal Holly & Alan Michael.

    Holly: Is she here?

    Ed points to Hope. Alan Michael rushes in and kneels down next to her. Holly enters and Ed closes the door. They both watch what’s about to happen.

    Alan Michael: Caroline! I’m so sorry.

    She doesn’t respond.

    Alan Michael: I just wanna let you know that you’re not fired. Your job is still intact and I want you to come home with me. OK?

    She still doesn’t respond.

    Alan Michael: Caroline . . . (tearing up) please forgive me.

    She slowly turns to see her son crying. She wipes the tears from his eyes.

    Hope: Don’t cry, my sweet baby. I forgive you.



    Alan Michael kisses her hand and bury his face in it. Ed is now convinced.

    Ed: So I guess it’s true.

    Holly and Alan Michael react.

    Ed: So I guess she is Hope.

    Holly and Alan Michael exchange looks, and on Ed unhappy,

    CUT TO:

    INT. BOAT (LOWER DECK) – NIGHT

    John lies on the bed in a daze while he glances at the ceiling. He then gets up and head down the hall to another door. He cracks the door open, and we get a slight shot of Carmen lying in the bed with a medical ventilator strapped to her.

    John: You’re home, Bonita. You’re home.

    On a shot of Carmen soundless sleeping,

    FADE OUT

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZEgIi2Les

    COMING SOON:
    Phillip’s illness continues to go unchecked
    Jason & Leah plan an attack on Phillip
    Remy & Tierra grow closer
    Mel struggles with keeping her pregnancy secret
    Olivia's continues her quest to destroy Marah
    A friend of Shayne's comes to town
    Dinah & Mallet are drawn together
    Blake & Rick find love (not with each other)
    Alan uses the Reardon boys as pawns to gain back Spaulding
    Hope’s secret’s comes out
    Laurel & Reva makes life-changing decisions
    Cassie starts her search for her biological father & Frank helps
    John Hu wreaks havoc
    Michelle continues to fall victim to the Bauer curse
    Pilar and Bill reestablish their friendship
    James grows tired for Daisy . . . and wants Trista instead

  17. NothinButAttitude
    From the writers that gave you the short live soap opera, "The Pride and the Prejudice," bring you TGL: The Guiding Light. The Light has been renewed, now joining the SON network for the remainder of its 72nd and 1st half of 73rd year. The story will begin a day before this year's "final" Bauer BBQ. There will be twists and turns and you will fall in love with the story I have developed like you did GL in it's best years. Stay tuned as cast & production lists will be revealed.
  18. 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




  19. NothinButAttitude
    INT. HAWK'S APT

    BANG! BANG!

    Rusty (OC): Pa! Come open the door!

    Trista and Laurel stand frozen in place as Rusty still beats at the door.

    Rusty: Pa! You there? Don't make me kick the door down.

    Hawk rushes out the kitchen and ushers the two women into the kitchen before rushing back over to the door to let Rusty back in.

    Hawk: What?!!!!
    Rusty: What took you so long?
    Hawk: I was taking a nap, boy!

    Rusty brushes past Hawk, entering.

    Rusty: I heard yelling in here, Dad.
    Hawk: It was the TV.
    Rusty (not convinced) Yeah . . .
    Hawk: So you don't believe me now?
    Rusty: No.

    SMASH!

    Rusty and Hawk jump at the sound of glass hitting the ground. Rusty glances at Hawk.

    Rusty: You heard that?

    Hawk shakes his head "no." Now Rusty really isn't convinced.

    INT. KITCHEN

    Trista and Laurel, huddled against the door, turn to see that Rocky knocked a plate off the counter.

    On Rocky cringing,



    CUT TO

    INT. OLIVIA'S PENTHOUSE (LIVING ROOM)

    Olivia and Natalia, intertwined, lie on the sofa kissing each other passionately as they've just finished watching a movie.

    Then the sound of a key unlocking the door causes Olivia and Natalia to pull themselves together. The door opens to reveal . . . Rafe! Donning his army uniform, Rafe lugs in his bags.

    Rafe: Anyone home?

    The sound of Rafe's voice brings tears to Natalia's eyes.

    Rafe: Mom? Olivia? Emma? Anyone here?

    Natalia comes bending around the corner with tears streaming down her eyes. She rushes over to hug her son tightly. Olivia stands nearby watching with a warm smile, and

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR (LIBRARY)

    Alan Michael stands near the desk with the phone to his ear. Bill, Lizzie, Beth, and James are nearby.

    Alan Michael: OK . . . Yes, Uncle Ed. I so appreciate it . . . I understand . . . (smiling) So glad to hear that . . . OK. OK. I'll see you in awhile . . . Love you too. Bye.

    Alan Michael hangs up the phone. He turns to face everyone, who are on the edge of their seats awaiting news.

    Alan Michael: Aunt Alex awake and on her way home!
    Lizzie: Oh my God!
    Alan Michael: They said that the stroke has caused her to loose a little feeling in her leg but some physical therapy will get her right back on track.
    Lizzie: Thank you, Lord.

    Lizzie and Bill hug each other.

    Beth: I have to call Phillip and deliver the good news to him.
    Alan Michael: You do that. I'm going to go talk to the staff and make sure that everything is in order for her return.

    Alan Michael goes to leave when he bumps into Caroline (Hope). Alan Michael quickly shoots an enthused look at her before exiting. This wounds Caroline but she quickly covers it up with a smile.

    Caroline: The cook wanted me to inform you that lunch will be ready in about thirty minutes.
    Lizzie: Thanks, Caroline.
    Caroline: No problem.

    Caroline goes to leave when,

    James: Caroline! Have you heard?

    Caroline turns back to hear what James has to say with curiosity.

    James: Aunt Alex is going to be fine.
    Caroline: She is!
    James: Yes. She's on her way home now.
    Caroline: Oh thank goodness. I have to go get the staff ready for her return.
    Bill: Oh don't worry about that. Alan Michael has that covered.

    Bill hands Caroline a flute glass containing champagne. She's hesitant about taking it.

    Lizzie: Take it, Caroline. We have to celebrate.
    Beth: (grabbing her glass) Yes. And we wouldn't've held out hope if wasn't for you.
    Caroline: (murmuring) Yes . . . hope . . .
    Bill: (forcefully putting the glass in her hand) Now drink.
    Caroline: But I can't, Mr. Lewis. I'm on the clock . . .
    James: (taking a sip of his drink) Who cares. You're off it at the moment. Now c'mon. You deserve it.

    Caroline (Hope) grins hesitantly before placing the glass against her lips, still struggling whether or not to drink, and

    CUT TO

    INT. BAUER HOUSE (KITCHEN)

    Michelle digs through her purse and produces a flask. Her face lights up at the sight of it. She starts to unscrew it and goes for a sip when the door opens and in walks Danny.

    Danny: Baby! I have a surprise for you!

    Michelle turns to face Danny while hiding the flask behind her back.

    Michelle: (forcing a smile) What?

    Danny signals someone to come in from outside. A few seconds later enters Pilar. The sight of her causes Michelle's face to drop.

    Pilar: Hey Michelle. Aren't you going to welcome me home?

    On Michelle forcing a smile back on her face again while slipping the flask back in her purse from behind,

    FADE OUT




    INT. REVA & JEFFERY (LIVING ROOM)

    The door flings open. Reva walks in, p*ssed off with Jeffery behind her. He slams the door.

    Reva: (facing him) How dare you? How dare you ask me to quit?!
    Jeffery: How dare I?! I think that I should be the one asking the questions!
    Reva: I can't believe you! I can't believe that you asked me to quit both of my jobs!
    Jeffery: I don't see why you can't! As a matter of fact, you don't even need to work!
    Reva: Say what?
    Jeffery: You don't need to work! I make plenty of money to take care of us all -- you, me, and Colin. You don't need a job at Lewis or the Beacon.
    Reva: (walking away) You sound real stupid.
    Jeffery: Oh no. Stupid is the last thing I am. Stupid is what I would be if I sat here and allowed you to continue to work beside Josh.

    Reva spins back around. She is in disbelief by what Jeffery just stated.

    Reva: Allowed? Honey, I've told you once and I'll say it again! No man tells Reva Shayne what to do!

    This moment of tension is broken up by Cassie entering.

    Cassie: Knock, knock! The door was open . . .

    Jeffery and Reva fail to notice or hear anything Cassie says as they still browbeat one another. Cassie quickly realizes that she has stumbled into something.

    Cassie: Um . . . maybe I should leave.
    Reva: (coming to) Oh no! You stay. C'mon.

    Reva rolls her eyes and heads into the kitchen.

    Cassie: (to Jeffery) Everything alright?
    Jeffery: No. But it will be and real soon.
    Cassie: OK . . .
    Reva: (OC) Cassie!
    Cassie: I better go.
    Jeffery: You better.

    Cassie heads into the kitchen. Jeffery whips out his phone and scrolls down his contacts until he comes upon Olivia.

    Jeffery: You won't quit, fine. I'll get you fired instead. (into phone) Olivia, it's Jeffery. Meet me at Towers in ten. Bye.

    On Jeffery exiting,

    CUT TO

    INT. BAUER HOUSE (KITCHEN)

    Picking up where we left off, Pilar makes her way over towards Michelle and hugs her.

    Pilar: So long since we've seen each other.
    Michelle: (mumbling) Not long enough.
    Pilar: What did you say?
    Michelle: I said "I agree."

    The two pull apart.

    Michelle: So what are you doing here in Springfield?
    Pilar: I got a job offer at the hospital and I decided to take it. Plus, it'd allow me to be near my family.
    Michelle: Umm hmm . . . So where are you staying?
    Danny: With one of her patients right now. However, I told her she could stay here when the physical therapy for her patient ceased, she could move back here.
    Michelle: Really? So now we've become a boarding house?
    Danny: Michelle, what's wrong?
    Michelle: Oh nothing. Nothing at all. Didn't know that we were taking in strays.

    Pilar moans. Danny glowers at Michelle.

    Pilar: (to Danny) Told you. (kissing him) I gotta go meet my patient. I'll see you around.
    Danny: Bye.

    Pilar exits. Danny looks at Michelle, upset and disappointed.

    Michelle: What?

    Danny walks out the room leaving Michelle alone and upset now too,

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR (LIBRARY)

    With the glass pressed against her lips, Caroline (Hope) nearly downs the drink when Alan Michael, standing the doorway, takes notices. He rushes over and snatches the glass from her before tossing it against the wall. Everyone is astonished by his actions.

    Beth: Alan Michael!
    AM: What is she doing? Why is she drinking?
    James: We're celebrating. What is wrong with you?
    AM: She's on the clock! She's not supposed to be drinking!
    Lizzie: We told her she could have a drink! Stop overreacting.
    AM: I don't wanna hear it. (to Caroline) You come with me. NOW!

    Caroline nods and exits. Alan Michael goes to follow when Beth grabs him, stopping him.

    Beth: You better not even think about firing her.

    Alan Michael blows off Beth's warning and exits. On everyone worried about Caroline's fate,

    CUT TO

    INT. REVA & JEFFERY (KITCHEN)

    Cassie and Reva sit at the counter with a bottle of wine between the two. It is still apparent that Reva is ticked off.

    Cassie: Wow . . .
    Reva: Yep. He wants me to quit both jobs.
    Cassie: Well I'm not firing you, and I am not about to sever ties with Lewis.
    Reva: Glad to hear that. Jeffery is just going to have to build a bridge and get over it. Joshua is going to be in my life till the day I day.
    Cassie: Tell me about. I had to learn the hard way . . .

    This strikes a nerve with Reva. Maybe Jeffery might be right.

    Reva: Cassie . . .
    Cassie: Don't, Reva. Don't even think about it. And that was my bad for saying that. My situation is totally different from Jeffery's.
    Reva: But is it?
    Cassie: (grabbing Reva by her hands, consoling) It is. You two are just having a little fight that is going to blow over in the matter of hours. Trust me. Jeffery will forget all about this and it'll all be an afterthought.

    On Reva with a glimmer of hope in her eyes,

    CUT TO

    INT. TOWERS

    Jeffery sits at the bar, fiddling with phone. Olivia comes up to him, tapping him on the shoulder.

    Olivia: Hey you. What's up?
    Jeffery: I want you to fire Reva and I mean now.
    Olivia: What -- why??
    Jeffery: Just do it. You'll thank me later.

    On Olivia confused by his request,

    CUT TO

    INT. HAWK'S APT

    Rusty starts to head for the kitchen with Hawk tailing behind him.

    Hawk: Rusty, wait!

    Rusty pushes the door open and enters into

    INT. KITCHEN

    where Trista, Rocky, and Laurel are at a loss of words. Rusty is now too at the sight of Laurel.

    Rusty: . . .Laurel?

    On Laurel nervous,

    CUT TO

    INT. THORNWAY ROAD

    Nola leads a blind folded Quint into the dusty, cobweb ridden house. Sheet covers cover the furniture -- it still has that eerie, gothic aura too it from the last time many of you saw it.

    Nola: Welcome home!

    Nola removes the blindfold from Quint's eyes. Quinton become verklempt by the sight of his old home -- his home filled with many memories.



    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR (HALL)

    Alan Michael: Are you crazy?!
    Caroline: What are you talking about?
    Alan Michael: The drink. The drink! You were about to guzzle down that drink.
    Caroline: No I wasn't.
    Alan Michael: Yes, you were.
    Caroline: You know what, I am about sick and tired of you reprimanding me. I am YOUR parent! Not the other way around!
    Alan Michael: And I am sick and tired of holding your secret! How about you confess the truth and tell everyone you're alive!
    Caroline: Because I am better off dead! You hear me! And it's gonna stay that way. Hope Bauer is dead.
    Alan Michael: Fine. But you're not staying here anymore.
    Caroline: What is that supposed to mean?
    Alan Michael: It means that you're fired!
    Caroline: What?!
    Alan Michael: Pack your bags and leave here, leave Springfield! And don't come back until you resume the role of my mother!

    Alan Michael storms off.

    Hope: Alan Michael!

    Hope chases after here. Suddenly, emerging from around the corner is India. She smiles as if she has won the lottery.

    India: Boy, oh boy. Looks like we have an intruder on our hands . . .

    On India grinning,

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR (FOYER)

    The doorbell rings and Lizzie goes to open the door to find Pilar.

    Pilar: Hello. I'm here to see Ms. Alexandra Spaulding. I'm her new physical therapist.

    Lizzie is dumbstruck by Pilar's presence.

    Bill (OC): Lizzie, who is--

    Bill pulls the door open to see Pilar.

    Pilar: Bill?
    Bill: Pilar . . .

    On this moment of awkwardness,



    FADE OUT





    COMING UP ON TGL: THE GUIDING LIGHT


    - Jason gain in ally in Leah


    - India blows the whistle in hopes of scoring points with Alan


    - Hope’s secret is revealed, with damaging effects.


    - Annie Dutton’s sister, Cynthia, comes to town


    - Nola reopens the Reardon Boarding House


    - Rafe finds love


    - Blake & Kevin clash over his dream


    - John Hu has ties to many of Springfield's women


    - Pilar returns home & wants Bill


    - Michelle continues to fall victim of the "Bauer Curse"


    - Tiara and Remy get closer


    - Rusty learns the truth about Trista


    - Cassie starts her search for her father


    - Laurel and Rick connect, but their past partners (Mel & Rusty) serve as a problem


    - Mel's pregnancy comes out


    - Alan gets J & Tom to do his bidding


    - Jeffery's jealousy continues to be problem, pushing Reva towards Josh


    - Julie Camaletti is returns to Springfield thanks to Edmund


    - One cousin falls for another cousin's spouse


    - Dinah gets a stalker


    - Dinah/Mallet/Shayne/Marina quad is shaken up


    - A pair of childhood friends fall into bed creating a scandal


    - The Diamondhead Organization strikes with Vanessa & Olivia being the victims


    - Billy finds love

  20. 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.


  21. 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






  22. NothinButAttitude
    INT. CARRIAGE HOUSE (DINAH'S)

    Jason lies on the sofa peacefully. All of sudden a pillow bashes him in the head. He jumps up to see Dinah, furious, holding the pillow.

    Jason: What was that for?!
    Dinah: I can't believe you.
    Jason: I know you aren't about to read me the riot act, Dinah.
    Dinah: No. But I am going to save you from yourself. Take it from me, you don't wanna do this, Jason.

    Jason rolls his eyes. He grabs his pillow and blanket and starts to storm off.

    Dinah: (grabbing him) Where are you going?
    Jason: Anywhere but here.
    Dinah: Well you won't get too far.
    Jason: Think again.

    Jason rushes upstairs. On Dinah over it,


    INT. COMPANY

    Kevin sips on a cup of coffee, reading the paper when James comes in. Kevin looks up and sees him. With a deep sigh, he buries his face back into the paper. James takes notice and makes his way over to Kevin,

    James: Where is he?
    Kevin: Who?
    James: Jason.
    Kevin: Not here.
    James: Then tell me where he is.
    Kevin: I don't know where he is! If I did, I sure as h*ll wouldn't tell you. And don't you have better things to worry about? Does Ms. Spaulding ring a bell?
    James: My aunt is fine, but I want to know where your brother is.
    Kevin: For what? So you can get in his face? So you can threaten him? Punch him? You're wasting your time.
    James: He threatened my father--
    Kevin: SO WHAT! Phillip is a big boy and he took it well last night. It's not like he expected Jason to come back to town showering him with hugs and kisses.

    Rick enters. This argument catches his attention.

    James: So you think this is OK? You think it is OK for him go to around and threaten people?
    Kevin: It was an empty threat.
    James: I doubt it. Knowing your family's track record . . .
    Kevin: Oh don't forget, COUSIN, we're related. Now could you just back off?! Give Jason some time and he'll come around. I understand what my brother is feeling. I just know how to let things go. He doesn't.
    James: Then maybe I can help him . . .
    Kevin: Maybe you're the one that needs help, and I should help you.

    Kevin rises up and faces off with James. Rick rushes over, driving a wedge between the two.

    Rick: No! No! No! You guys! Chill out.
    James: I'm going to find to him and let him know no one threatens my dad.
    Rick: James!

    James storms out.

    Kevin plops back down in the seat, livid.

    Rick: You alright?
    Kevin: No!
    Rick: Let me get you--
    Kevin: How about you leave me alone? This problem wouldn't be going on if it wasn't for you and Phillip.

    Kevin goes back to drinking his coffee. On Rick, hurt,

    INT. WSPR

    Blake stands on her going over her notes with a director. Reginald sits behind the news desk getting his makeup done. Beth enter.

    Beth: Blake!
    Blake: (stunned) Beth. Hey. What are you doing here?
    Beth: I came to see you.
    Blake: (to director) Give me a second. (on director exiting) What's up?
    Beth: Your son.
    Blake: Case closed.

    Blake walks off but a determined Beth follows her.

    Beth: You can't ignore me, Blake.
    Blake: Watch me.
    Beth: Blake!

    Blake stops and turns to face Beth. Reginald watches on from a distance.

    Blake: I'm not discussing my son with you of all people.
    Beth: Well he needs to be held accountable for his actions.
    Blake: A threat? A little threat? Does Phillip know you're here?
    Beth: No . . .
    Blake: I thought so. Because Phillip seemed fine last night. But I should expect this from you of all people. Poor little Beth taking things and make them larger than life.
    Beth: Look . . . my family is already underneath enough stress as it is. We don't need more added.
    Blake: My son, a twenty year old, adding stress to all of you? Beth, get a life.
    Beth: Blake, I'm not--
    Reginald (OC): Blake! (approaching them) We need to meet in my dressing room.
    Blake: For what?
    Reginald: To go over the stories we're covering.
    Blake: That's for amateurs. I don't need to go over anything. I already know what I am going say.
    Reginald: (grabbing Blake's arm) Blake, let's go.
    Blake: Unhand me.
    Reginald: (dragging her away, whispering) You'll thank me later.
    Blake: (realizing what he's doing) Oh. OK.

    On Blake and Reginald walking away from Beth

    INT. JESSUP FARM

    We enter on Cassie and Reva mid conversation. Cassie is washing dishes while Reva is sitting at the table with a glass of wine.

    Reva: I couldn't believe it myself.
    Cassie: Well did you guys take a DNA test? You know, to make sure?
    Reva: No need. Pop said he took one years ago when Trista was born just to make sure. She's definitely a Shayne.
    Cassie: (pondering then, back to washing) Rusty is a father. Oh boy . . .
    Reva: Tell me about it. I couldn't believe it myself.
    Cassie: Must be fulfilling for her to finally be able to have a big family that everyone dreams about.
    Reva: (joking) I'm not sure you can put the Shaynes and dream family together.
    Cassie: (laughing) Reva, I'm being honest. (then, seriously) I can sympathize. Wasn't too long ago I was the stray that came into a large family.

    Reva takes notices that this effecting Cassie. She puts down her glass.

    Reva: Cassie, what's going on?
    Cassie: Reva . . . I found it so odd when you came over and told me about Trista. Especially since I've been thinking about finding my paternal father also.
    Reva: What? Why--I mean why now?
    Cassie: To be fulfilled.
    Reva: But you are fulfilled. You have me, Josh, the kids, your kids, Pa, Rusty, Roxie, Johnny--
    Cassie: But I don't know who my father is. And won't be fulfilled myself until I do.
    Reva: But what about Hawk? I mean he is a father to you.
    Cassie: He has been, still is, and always will be. But I still need to know, Reva. There so many other factors too.
    Reva: OK. You want to find your father then I say we do it.
    Cassie: (overwhelmed) Y-you wanna help me?
    Reva: H*ll yeah. We're sisters. Your problem is my problem.

    Cassie puts the plate down on the counter and walks over and hugs Reva.

    INT. BEACON HOTEL (LOBBY)

    Jason enters with his luggage and approaches the desk where Olivia stands sorting the mail.

    Olivia: Can I help you?
    Jason: Yeah. I need a room for awhile.
    Olivia: OK. (checks computer, then) The suites are all booked.
    Jason: That's fine. I just need a room for me.
    Olivia: Alright. How many nights?
    Jason: I don't know -- a week?
    Olivia: $785
    Jason: $785!! Are you crazy?
    Olivia: You do see that this is an upscale hotel.
    Jason: Do you have student discount then?
    Olivia: No. You could always go down the street to the Springfield Inn. I know for a week you'll get a room for week for about $200.
    Jason: Sounds better than here.
    Olivia: Go ahead. You'll enjoy the roommates too.
    Jason: Roommates?
    Olivia: Yes. The roaches and rats.
    Jason: (handing her his card) Here!
    Olivia: Debit or credit.
    Jason: It's a credit card. Can't you read?

    Olivia shoots Jason a look then proceeds with swiping his card. After some time, Olivia looks up with the stink eye.

    Jason: What now?
    Olivia: (handing him his card) It declined.

    Jason sighs and hands her another card. Olivia swipes it, types, waits, then. . .

    Olivia: Declined.
    Jason: What the f- . . . Here. (hands another card) Use this one.
    Olivia: This better work because I have things to do.
    Jason: Just swipe the card.

    Olivia swipes the card then smiles. She hands him a key.

    Olivia: Congrats. (looks at his card) . . . Jason Marler? (hits her) Blake's Jason?
    Jason: (dully) In the flesh.
    Olivia: Oh you have grown.
    Jason: Well did you expect me to stay a child forever?

    Jason takes his card and starts to walk off when,

    James (OC): Hey, Marler!

    Jason turns and is socked in the face. He hits the ground.

    Olivia: Hey! James! (coming from behind the counter) This is not boxing ring!

    Jason gets up, wiping the blood from his nose. He laughs as this amuses him.

    Jason: Nice try, silver spoon, but you hit like a b*tch . . .

    James raises his hand another and Olivia comes between the two.

    Olivia: James! What the h*ll are you doing?
    James: Taking care of business.
    Olivia: Well not in my hotel. I'm calling Phillip!

    Olivia rushes off into her office.

    Jason: Did daddy send you to do his bidding?
    James: Don't threaten my father again.
    Jason: Don't threaten your father? Don't threaten your father?! Your father is lucky I gave him the heads up. Something he didn't give my father.
    James: Give it up. Your father's death was an accident!
    Jason: Accident my a**!

    Jason punches James in the face sending him to the floor. Jason climbs on top of James, hitting him two more times in the face. James, now bloodied, flips Jason off of him and socks Jason in the face.

    Phillip (OC): Hey! Hey!

    Phillip rushes in with Dinah and Kevin behind him.

    Dinah: Stop them!

    Phillip pries the two bloodied young men apart, but not before Jason socks him in the nose.

    Jason: That's was just that first strike, Phillip!

    Olivia comes from the back.

    Olivia: (to Jason) You can't stay here! Nope.
    Jason: I didn't want to stay in this establishment anyways. You ole' wh*re! And you better refund my money or you won't need Lewis Construction to remodel because I'll tear it down for free!

    Olivia gasps.

    Dinah: (shaking Jason) Enough! Get your stuff and go to the car.

    Jason picks up his stuff, then

    Jason: Round one, Spauldings. Remember, I might be a Marler but I'm a Thorpe too.

    Jason exits.

    James: (examining Phillip's face) You alright?
    Phillip: No! You wanna know why?!
    James: Dad, I'm--
    Phillip: I don't wanna hear it! You should've left Jason alone!
    James: He threatened you!
    Phillip: Do you know how many times in my life I've been threatened?! It's not the first and won't be the last! (to Dinah) I'm so sorry.
    DInah: Yeah. So am I.

    Dinah walks off.

    Phillip: Kevin . . .
    Kevin: Save it. Just prepare yourself for the tidal wave you've created.

    Kevin walks off, leaving Phillip to realize that his past actions are now about to have even more consequences, and

    FADE OUT.




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  23. 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


  24. 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


  25. 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



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