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  1. NothinButAttitude

    The Bauer BBQ

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. BAUER KITCHEN - DAY

    Rick stands at the stove, taste testing his homemade BBQ sauce when Ed emerges into the kitchen sporting a white chef's hat and an apron that reads, "FATHER OF THE COOK." Rick bursts into laughter at the site of his father.

    Ed: So I am assuming you don't like it?
    Rick: Not really. You look pretty silly.
    Ed: Well at least I won't be alone.

    Ed slaps a chef's hat on Rick's head also.

    Rick: Are you kidding me? I am not wearing this -- this thing.
    Ed: Of course you are. And you're going to wear it with dignity.
    Rick: I don't think wearing this monstrosity on my head will make me feel dignified.
    Ed: But you will. Oh and here. (pulls an apron from his back pocket and hands it to Rick) You are going to need this as well.

    Rick is speechless and worried what the apron might say. He unravels it and is taken back. He shows the apron to Ed.

    Rick: Kiss the cook? Dad, that is umm...pretty generic.
    Ed: Well there is a reasoning behind it.
    Rick: Please share.
    Ed: With all these available women showing up at the cookout, maybe one will take you up on the offer and kiss--
    Rick: Dad!
    Ed: Come on, Son. Let's be serious. When was the last time you were with a woman.
    Rick: Not too long ago. I was married to Beth.

    Ed joins Rick at the stove overlooking the BBQ sauce.

    Ed: I wouldn't've call that a marriage.
    Rick: Whaddya mean?
    Ed: Nothing. Nothing at all.
    Rick: You put it out there already. Share. Since you know so much about marriage.
    Ed: I didn't say all of that.
    Rick: But that was what you were implying. What was so wrong with me and Beth?

    Ed looks into Rick's eyes. He is concerned that telling him the truth might upset his son. But, on the other hand, he knows that it has to be done.

    Ed: The truth is that, there WAS or NEVER will be a you and Beth. Beth will always be in love with Phillip or Alan or whoever else is the man of the hour.
    Rick: So what? Beth never loved me?
    Ed: Loves you, yes. Ever in love with you, no. You've always fought to be with Beth but in return she has never fought to be with you.
    Rick: I thought you liked Beth?
    Ed: I do. But let's be honest, Beth has really just been using you. And I just never understood how you left Mel to chase a dream you have had since you were a mere teenager.
    Rick: It wasn't a dream. Beth and I did love each other at that point.
    Ed: No you weren't. You two were seeking comfort from elsewhere. Beth, from dealing with Alan and you, from dealing with Mel being upset about the Ross accident.

    The phone rings.

    Rick: I'll get it because I am over this conversation.

    Rick goes to answer the phone.

    Rick: (on phone) Hello?....Hi Michelle!

    Rick shoots a look at Ed before going back to talk to Michelle.



    CUT TO


    INT. SPAULDING MANOR - DAY - ALAN'S ROOM

    Alan stand in front of the mirror examining himself. He likes what he sees and pops a cigar in his mouth. As he is about to light it, Alexandra bursts into the room.

    Alan: What now Alexandra?
    Alex: Just checking to see what is taking you so...(distracted by what he is wearing)...Alan...why are you wearing a tux to cookout.
    Alan: More like my funeral. Me, in a room with a bunch of Bauers spells disaster.
    Alex: Well you are still going. Everyone is going to be there. I even heard Mike might make a surprise cameo.
    Alan: Great. That man gave me hell when I was married to Hope and now I have to deal with him being at the BBQ?
    Alex: Oh Alan. You are being dramatic. I am sure that Mike's opinion of you have changed since then.
    Alan: Yeah. I am sure he hates me worse than before. Especially with the feud I had with Rick.
    Alex: Just be polite...even though that is hard for you.

    Alex snatches the cigar out of his mouth and tosses it into the trash. Alan is stunned by this action.

    Alex: Now hurry up. We'll be down in the limo waiting you.

    Alan releases a big sigh as Alex exits the room. Suddenly the phone rings.

    Alan: Hilda! Hilda, get the phone

    No one answer.

    Alan: Damned hired help. They just don't seem to help anyone anymore.

    Alan walks over to his nightstand and picks up the phone.

    Alan: Hello...(rolling his eyes)...slow down, slow down. Now what do you mean he is headed back this way?...But I thought I told you to do whatever it took to keep him from ever coming back home...Don't worry about it, I'll handle it.

    Alan slams the phone onto the receiver and proceeds with opening the drawer on his night stand. He sticks his hand inside and pulls it out to reveal a .45. He sticks it into his jacket and exit the room.

    EXT. BAUER HOME - DAY

    Hidden amongst the branches stands Alan Michael watching Rick and Ed from a window nearby.

    Alan Michael: Home, sweet home.



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  2. NothinButAttitude
    EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)

    Emily quickly lights the candles on the cake. She then grabs it and rushes up to Paul with a big grin on her face.

    Emily: Happy birthday!!

    Paul laughs, but stops when he notices his quiet and now awkward guests watching on.

    CUT TO

    INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)

    Meg eases open the door and peers in. No one is there.

    Meg: Let's get this show on the road.

    The kicks open the door and drags in a drunken Ryder.

    Meg: My God you weren't joking when you said that you were a lightweight.

    On Meg dragging Ryder up the stairs,

    CUT TO

    INT. LAKEVIEW HOTEL (MONA LISA)

    Adrienne sits alone eating her dinner. In the B.G., Holden enters. Adrienne looks up from her plate from a second and gives a quick glance behind. Her and Holden eyes connect. A slight smile from both parties then Adrienne turns back around.

    On Adrienne intrigued,

    CUT TO

    INT. WALSH ESTATE (GUEST HOUSE)

    We hear the lock unlocking and in walks Luke.

    Luke: Noah! Noah, you here?
    Luke closes the door behind him.
    Luke: Guess he started at WOAK today.

    Luke sighs and places the grocery bag in armchair. On the coffee table lies a stack of mail, which Luke eyes. Exhausted, Luke drags himself over and plops down on the sofa before grabbing the mail.

    Luke: (going through mail) Bill . . . bill . . . Another bill . . . (sarcastically) Oh! A student loan for Noah! . . . bill . . . (stops on the last letter) Can't be?

    A closeup shot of a letter addressed to Luke from his old friend, Kevin Davis . . .

    FADE OUT




    FADE IN:

    INT. FAIRWINDS (PAUL & EMILY ROOM)

    We pan across the floor that is covered in clothes, the same clothes that Ryder was dressing until we come up to see Meg tucking him into the bed.

    Meg: (giddy) Paul is going to flip out when he sees you two in bed together!
    Meg digs into her purse and pulls out a small vial filled with something white.
    Meg: Now let's get this started.

    On Meg grinning,

    CUT TO

    EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)

    Emily and Paul walk around the pool, arm in arm, while the party is back on. Seems as if the two are in their own world -- away from everyone else.

    Emily: Sorry about the party.
    Paul: It's fine.
    Emily: No! It wasn't.
    Paul: It was.
    Paul stops and pulls Emily close, staring into her eyes lovingly.
    Paul: It was. The awkward silence was a bit weird but it was fine. More than fine. It was perfect.

    Emily and Paul lean in for a kiss when,

    Henry (OC): Meg! You made it!

    Paul and Emily look over towards the door to see Meg standing in doorway. The sight of her makes Emily sick.

    CUT TO

    INT. MONA LISA

    Holden has now joined Adrienne. The two are enjoying themselves, laughing.

    Adrienne: . . .And my father caught Bradley hiding in my closet naked!
    Holden: (laughing) Gosh. . . that Brad was a mess.
    Adrienne: Yeah. He was. (hitting her) I still miss him. No other man has meant so much to me like Bradley. Don't think another will. . .
    Holden: I understand. Young love. We think that it'll stand the test of time but it doesn't. Reality sets in--
    Adrienne: And people change. Just hate how things ended between us. . . how we never stayed in touch.
    Holden: Well I'm sure that Brad is looking down from Heaven and wishing the same.
    Adrienne: Yeah. . .
    Holden: (getting up) Well thanks for having dinner with me.
    Adrienne: (grabbing him by the hand) Wait! (pulling away) I mean, what about a night cap? A drink? How about it?

    Holden is a bit conflicted -- struggling between yes or no. Then,

    Holden: You know what . . . sure. Let's have that drink.

    CUT TO

    EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)

    We come in on Lisa and John slow dancing together to Midnight Star’s Slow Jam.

    Lisa: Who would’ve thought that the two of us are having a good time at this party?
    John: I know right.
    John spins Lisa out and then back in towards him.
    Lisa: Just look at them.

    A shot of Meg and Emily exchanging words with Paul standing between the two, over it.

    Lisa: Young. . . miserable . . .
    John: That was us about 40 years ago.
    Lisa: Speak for yourself. That was 40 years ago for you. Ten years ago for me.

    Lisa and John share a laugh.

    John: Still the same Lisa.
    Lisa: Always.

    They continue dancing. Unbeknownst to the two, Lucinda watches on fuming from a far.

    Nearby, Mo and Casey are slow dancing too; however, Casey is distracted by something.

    Mo: Casey?
    Casey: Huh? Oh. Sorry.
    Mo: Are you still upset about Allison? I mean if you wanna go make up with her—
    Casey: I don’t. Trust me. That door is closed forever. . . (holding up Mo’s chin) . . .and a new one is open.

    Casey leans in and kisses Mo passionately.

    We move onto Jami and MJ dancing. Suddenly, Allison taps MJ on the shoulder.

    Allison: Can I cut in?
    MJ: Well—

    Before MJ can answer, Allison finds a way to edge Jami out the way and dance with MJ. Allison rests her head on MJ’s chest, closes her eyes, and smile.

    MJ glances over at Jami, who is in total disbelief,

    On a shot of Jami rolling her eyes,

    PAN TO

    Meg and Emily are still exchanging words. Paul still looks on.

    Emily: Who invited you?
    Meg: Barbara and Henry did. Is it a problem, Emily?
    Emily: Clearly it is.
    Meg: Why?!
    Emily: The way you’re dressed for starters. . .
    Meg: It’s a dress!
    Emily: Honey, you can’t kid a kidder. This stunt you’re pulling, I’ve done it a million times.
    Meg: Oh. . . we know.
    Paul: Ladies, c’mon. It’s my birthday. Can’t we put our differences aside for once? Plus, Eliza is here, Emily. She’d want both of her moms here.

    Emily nods in agreement while this statement sends a chill down Meg’s spine—not a good one, yet Meg feigns a smile.

    Meg: How about a drink then?
    Emily: Most definitely.
    Meg: Then I’ll go get them. Merlot?
    Emily: Ooo, yes.
    Meg: Be right back.

    Meg walks off for the refreshment table.

    Emily: At least little Miss. Cornfield knows her wines.
    Paul: Emily. . .
    Emily: Just saying.

    CLOSE UP

    Meg unscrews her vial and drops with white substance into Emily’s glass.

    Meg: Bi*ch. . . You can kiss Paul and my daughter goodbye.

    Meg grabs the glasses and heads back towards Paul and Emily. She hands Emily her glass first. Then Paul.

    Meg: To new beginnings?
    Emily: I don’t know about—
    Paul: (elbowing his wife) Yes, new beginnings. For Eliza.
    Emily: (sighs) Fine. Only for Eliza.

    The three clink their glasses together before Emily quickly downs her wine.

    Meg: (taking a sip) Jesus. You were thirsty, Emily. You didn’t leave a drop in the glass.
    Emily: It was much needed.
    Meg: (thought) Oh bi*ch whatever. What I need right now is for a bus to run you over; however, I’ll settle for something less. . . the demise of your marriage. . .

    Meg smiles at Emily. Emily is taken back by this and hesitant at first before smiling back.

    CUT TO

    INT. WALSH ESTATE (GUEST HOUSE)

    Luke sits on the couch reading the letter when Noah barges in with a grin on his face. Luke jumps up, hiding the letter in his back pocket.

    Noah: Baby, guess what?
    Luke: (walking over to him) What?
    Noah: Kim is thinking about giving me a show on WOAK—a show to air short films for local movie makers. How about that?
    Luke: Sounds wonderful.

    Noah hugs Luke tightly.

    On Luke feeling guilty as he holds a secret from Noah,

    CUT TO

    INT. LAKEVIEW (ADRIENNE’S ROOM)

    Holden and Adrienne are in the throes of passion—making love like never before. The two look like two animals in the wild attacking one another, feeding off one another’s energy.

    Adrienne: Oh Holden!
    Holden: Shh!

    KNOCK! KNOCK!

    Adrienne: (breathing heavily) Should we answer?
    Holden: Shh!

    The sweaty Holden nibbles on her lip before kissing her. Adrienne lets out a moan as the door, canceling out the sound of the door unlocking. . .

    Lily (OC): Excuse me! The guests have been complaining about the noise level. . .

    It’s Lily!

    Lily: . . .In here. . .

    Holden looks up to see Lily standing in the door way. Both he and Adrienne cover up.

    On a astounded and heartbroken Lily,

    CUT TO

    EXT. FAIRWINDS (BACKYARD)

    Paul and Meg stand off to the side in silence. Then,

    Meg: (looking around) Where did Emily go?

    Paul shrugs.

    Paul: Said she was going inside to take an Advil. She was developing a headache.
    Meg: Should you go and check on her?

    Paul glances at his watch.

    Paul: Maybe I should?

    Meg nods. Paul takes her advice and heads in.

    Meg: Ta-ta, Mrs. Ryan—or should I say Ms. Stewart now.

    Meg maniacally grins as we

    PAN OVER

    to Lucinda charging toward John and Lisa, who are still dancing.

    Lucinda: (clears throat) John!

    John and Lisa stop dancing.

    John: Lucinda, I didn’t know you were here.
    Lucinda: Of course you didn’t.

    John leans in to kiss Lucinda. She puts a hand up, blocking him.

    John: What?

    Lucinda storms off.

    John goes to go after her when Lisa grabs him by the arm, preventing him from going.

    Lisa: Let her go.
    John: I can’t. (kisses Lisa on the cheek) Thanks for the dance.
    Lisa: (smiles) Anytime.

    John rushes off to catch up to Lucinda.

    A shot of Lisa shaking her head in disbelief,

    CUT TO

    INT. EMILY & PAUL’S BEDROOM

    Paul bursts into the room to find Emily’s head in between Ryder’s legs—in his crotch region. To us, it is clear she is passed out but not to Paul.

    Paul: God d*mmit! Emily!

    Emily sits up, dazed and confused

    CUT TO

    INT. CARTER’S PENTHOUSE

    Carter opens the door and flicks on the light. What he sees brings a smile upon his face.

    Carter: Why hey there, Mr. Future Assistant District Attorney!

    We pan over to reveal. . .




    Scott Eldridge, Lisa’s estranged son!!



    He is sitting on the sofa.

    Scott: Hey there, partner. Just thinking of some ways we’re going to bring down my big brother and win the office.

    Carter and Scott share a laughter, and embrace each other in a friendly hug.

    FADE OUT





    COMING SOON:


    - Emily's world unravels and Meg enjoys it from a far


    - Ryder is onto Meg, but doesn’t rat her out


    - Tom files for custody of Daniel due to Emily’s actions


    - Allison decides to stick it to Mo through Jami


    - Aaron is reunited with the mysterious woman


    - Jack continues to unravel


    - Holden finds love


    - Luke reunites with an old friend


    - Barbara & Henry's love begins to wane


    - A Stenbeck comes to town


    - A Cory (AW) and a Whitney (EON) come to Oakdale


    - Bonnie returns to Oakdale & forms an alliance with Tom


    - Casey & MJ are let in on a secret


    - Lisa finds love, but Lucinda serves as the buffer


    - Carter becomes a thorn in John's side


    - A lost son returns home, joining a foe


    - Craig's vengeance puts Rosanna in peril

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    Dinah V. Blake

    By NothinButAttitude,

    INT. WSPR - DAY - HOLLY'S OFFICE

    Holly sits back in her chair, exhausted as Dinah and Blake continue to sling insults at one another. Tired, Holly slams her fist on the table, regaining control of the room.

    Holly: Ladies! Enough is enough. (pointing the chairs in front of her) Have a seat.

    Dinah and Blake do as they are told.

    Holly: Now look, Blake, I thought you wanted nothing to do with WSPR?

    Blake: At first. But I had a change of heart.

    Dinah: Of course, when you discovered that Holly was going offering me a position.

    Blake: Oh Dinah, get a grip! Have you not learned that the world does not revolve around you?

    Dinah: Unfortunately not. You don't even have the skills to be a good anchor.

    Blake: How hard can it be to read off a teleprompter?

    Holly: Ladies. Stop! I've made my decision already...You're both hired.

    Dinah & Blake: (bewildered) What?

    Holly: I am hiring the both of you. Blake, you will bring in viewers due to--

    Dinah: Being Roger Thorpe's daughter, having that sham of a marriage to my father, and those trashy novels you write.

    Holly: No...but her fame from her best-selling novels will bring in viewers. And Dinah, your hard journalistic talent will--

    Blake: Send people to a competing station when they learn that their anchor married her co-anchor's father for her trust fund, then the son of her husband before killing him in cold blood...

    Dinah shoots a cold stare at Blake.

    Dinah: I loved him, Blake. I loved Hart with all of my body and soul.

    Blake: Yeah but you killed him. So I really don't qualify that as love.

    Holly: (holding her head) Girls...

    Dinah: You know what, I am not going to sit here and let you dictate my feelings for Hart. Because if you wanna get dirty we can get dirty. Your history is no cleaner than mine.

    Dinah gets up and head for the door. She stops for a second and turns around to add one more thing.

    Dinah: Holly...I want you to know that I accept the job. I'll be in tomorrow.

    Dinah rolls her eyes at Blake before slamming the door behind her. Blake sits in the chair fuming.

    Blake: (to self) Damn her. (to Holly) YOU CAN'T HIRE HER!

    Holly: Too bad I only take what you say so lightly.

    Blake: Mom, Dinah Marler will drop the credibility of this station down.

    Holly: No she won't. If anything, you two together will draw in huge ratings. Oh and when you two join up Reginald, the male anchor I hired, the ratings will zoom through the roof. This is going to be a good year for WSPR.

    And on Blake annoyed,






    FADE OUT


  4. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. THE INTRUDER (BOARDROOM)

    Emily, disheveled and angry, enters. Lining each side of the table consists of journalists that work for the paper. They all stand with confusion riddled on their faces. Emily makes her way to the head of the table, and has a seat.

    Emily: Anyone know the meaning of this meeting?
    Random Reporter: Nope. We all just got a call and was told to meet here.
    Emily: Dear God. Everyone have a seat until I get to the bottom of this. . .

    They all have a seat.

    Suddenly, Lucinda enters the room donning shades. She takes off the glasses and does not look pleased. She dons a look like she means business. This causes Emily to look worried.

    Emily: Lucinda, what are you doing here?
    Lucinda: Don't I own this paper?
    Emily: Yes, but--
    Lucinda: No "buts." If you're wondering who called the meeting, it was me.
    Emily: OK. . . why is that?
    Lucinda: There are going to be some changes with the newspaper.
    Emily: Such as?
    Lucinda: Such as I sold the paper this morning. Worldwide no longer owns The Intruder.

    On Emily stunned,

    CUT TO

    INT. HUGHES GARAGE APT (LIVING ROOM)

    Ryder is in a rush, getting himself together. After tying his tie, he frantically starts to search for something but can't find it.

    DING DONG!

    Ryder: (to self) Now is not the time.

    DING DONG!

    Ryder groans and heads over the to the door.

    Ryder: Who is--

    Ryder opens the door to reveal his younger sister, CHRISTINA.

    Christina: (barging in) Hey Ryder.
    Ryder: Chrissy, what are you doing here?
    Christina: Moving in.
    Ryder: Say what?!
    Christina: I'm moving in. Mom and I had another fight, and I want to get as far away from her as possible.

    CUT TO

    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (NURSE STATION)

    Jami goes over some files. MJ emerges from the elevator and notices Jami. He walks over and taps her on the shoulder, greeting her with a smile.

    MJ: Hey.
    Jami: What's up?
    MJ: Nothing much. Still reeling over that party. Talk about crazy.
    Jami: (writing in file) Tell me about it.

    Jami closes the file and faces MJ.

    Jami: Especially you and Allison.
    MJ: Me and Allison?
    Jami: Yes. You two on the dance floor. Remember?
    MJ: That's something I'd like to forget.
    Jami: (not convinced) Mmm hmm.

    MJ reads Jami's face then starts laughing.

    Jami: What?
    MJ: Are you jealous?
    Jami: (flustered) No.
    MJ: I think that you are.

    Allison bends around the corner and notices Jami and MJ. A sly smirk comes across her face. She heads over to them.

    Allison: Hey guys.
    Jami: Speaking of the devil. . .
    Allison: You guys were talking about me?
    Jami: Actually we were.
    Allison: Really? Do tell.
    MJ: (anxious) Do we have to?
    Jami: Yes. We do. (to Allison) We were actually talking about your sister and how embarassing it was for her yesterday. You know. . . being caught in bed with Ryder and Paul finding her. Somewhat similar to your situation with Casey. . .
    Allison: Very funny. You're a comedian, huh? Just like Monique. Guess birds of a feather flock together.
    Jami: Guess they do.
    Allison: (rolling eyes) Anyways. . .

    Allison turns her attention to MJ. She starts to run her fingers across his lab coat.

    Allison: So MJ, what are you doing tonight?
    MJ: I -- umm. . . I--

    Jami watches on with fury. She decides to take action.

    Jami: He's going out with me!
    Allison: He is?
    MJ: (overlapping) I am?

    On Jami trying to sell her latest scheme,

    FADE TO:






    FADE IN:

    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL

    MJ: I am?

    Jami shoots MJ a look and he realizes what she is doing.

    MJ: (then, with confidence) I am!
    Jami: (walking up on Allison, smug grin) So I guess you'll have to find someone else to go out with.

    There is a tense standoff between the two ladies with MJ standing in middle. Suddenly:

    Intercom: Dr. MJ Dixon, please report to surgery in room 401. Please report to room 401, stat.
    MJ: (easing out) Sorry, ladies. I gotta go. . .
    Jami: Wait!

    Jami grabs MJ and whispers in his ear:

    Jami: Forgive me.

    She plants a kiss on his cheek. MJ lights up.

    Jami: See you later.

    MJ exits in a daze.

    Jami: Such a nice guy.
    Allison: Sure is. Sadly, he wants to be shackled to you.
    Jami: Don't you have integrity? He is related to Casey, and we know you're doing this to get Casey's attention.
    Allison: I happen to think that MJ is a nice guy.
    Jami: That you just wanna use.
    Allison: Whatever.

    Jami rams the file in her on Allison's chest.

    Jami: Here. This needs to be filed. Maybe while you're finding where this goes, you'll find your dignity too.

    Jami walks off.

    On Allison troubled,

    CUT TO

    INT. BLC (BREAKROOM)

    Mo and Carly sit at the table eating donuts and sipping on coffee. Mo is clearly telling Carly something juicy as she has her full attention.

    Mo: . . .So then Lisa jumped in and started snatching wigs. The woman was fierce!
    Carly: Snatching wigs?
    Mo: (sighs) She read Susan and her band of tramps. You missed one h*ll of party.

    Barbara enters at the end of Mo's comment. She pours a cup of coffee.

    Barbara: Monique, don't you have something better to do than gossip?
    Mo: Umm. . . no. (getting up) Let me get back to my office and find something do before Babs goes nuts.
    Barbara: Monique, show some respect, OK? It's Mrs. Coleman. Not Barbara. Not Babs.
    Mo: (exiting) Whatever, Babs.

    Carly chortles. Barbara then shoots her a look.

    Carly: What!
    Barbara: You're encouraging her just like Lisa is.
    Carly: Well I find her charming and she brings good energy.
    Barbara: Good energy? I would not consider gossiping as good energy.
    Carly: (rising) I do. (heading to fridge) Especially when you have a newborn, three teens, and husband. I need my gossip where I can get it.

    Carly digs in the fridge as Barbara stand over, watching.

    Barbara: Seriously thought, you and Lisa need to stop encouraging her. Put up some boundaries or I am going to have to fire her.
    Carly: (closing fridge with apple in hand) Too bad you can't. (takes a bite) At least two of us have be in favor and I doubt Lisa wants to fire her.
    Barbara: Carly!
    Carly: Barbara, where are we going to find a better intern? Huh? (waits for an answer. . .) I thought so.
    Barbara: I seriously don't know what you two see in her.
    Carly: A bit of ourselves. ALL of us.
    Barbara: Dear God. She is nothing like me.
    Carly: She's feisty.
    Barbara: Mouthy is the word I'd use.

    The door reopens and in walks Monique again.

    Mo: A hag is here and she is determined to see you.

    Mo moves aside in and in walks Susan.

    Susan: Barbara, we need to fix this situation and fast.

    CUT TO

    INT. INTRUDER (BOARDROOM)

    Emily: Lucinda, you can't!
    Lucinda: I can. Stocks are dropping and I have to let one of my subsidiaries go. Intruder is the one I have to drop.
    Emily: This has something to do with me and Paul, right? He's the CFO and he's advised you to do so after what happened.
    Lucinda: What are you talking about? I have no clue nor do I care what goes on with you or Paul's personal lives. This is something we've been deciding for awhile.
    Emily: So Paul does know?
    Lucinda: Yes, but this has been a decision in the making for awhile, darling.
    Emily: OK. Without a primary backer--a publisher, we're screwed.
    Lucinda: Oh darling. . . You're reading too much into this.
    Emily: I don't think I am!

    Emily gets up and starts to pace, frantically.

    Lucinda: Darling, could you listen!

    In walks RACHEL CORY HUTCHINS with CASS WINTHROP.

    Emily: Cass? What are you doing here and who is she?
    Rachel: The new owner of the Intruder.

    On Emily taken back,

    CUT TO

    INT. HUGHES GARAGE APT (LIVING ROOM)

    Ryder and Christina are sitting on the sofa. Ryder is clearly annoyed at this point.

    Ryder: You really need to get over it, Chrissy.
    Christina: No. Mom needs to let go, but we won't have to worry about that now. She has no choice but to let go seeing as I am now moving here.
    Ryder: And where are you going to stay?
    Christina: Here.

    Ryder jumps from the sofa.

    Ryder: Oh no. H*ll no!
    Christina: C'mon, Ryder. Only for awhile. At least until the next semester starts at Oakdale U.
    Ryder: No! And while we're on the topic of school, what about Berkley?
    Christina: What about it?
    Ryder: So you're not going to school?
    Christina: Not now. I took the semester off.
    Ryder: Have you even figured out how you're going to pay for school? Huh, Chrissy?
    Christina: Yes. I have the college bonds from Grandma Nancy that I haven't cashed yet. I can use those to pay for the upcoming semester, and apply for scholarships for the remainder of my time. If you're trying to imply that I need Mom or Dad, I don't.

    Christina gets up and opens the door and grabs her suitcases.

    Christina: Now where is my room?

    On Ryder astonished by her boldness,

    CUT TO

    INT. INTRUDER

    Emily: You? Who are you? Do you even know anything about the newspaper industry?
    Rachel: I do. Probably more than you. (extending hand) Rachel CORY Hutchins. CEO of Cory Publishing.
    Emily: (to Lucinda) The Rachel Cory?!

    Lucinda nods.

    Emily takes Rachel hands and shakes it firmly.

    Emily: (eager) So glad to meet you. So glad to be working with you.
    Rachel: (doubtful) Sure you are. . . Now that the introductions are done and over, let's get to business.
    Emily: Let's! (pull out chair) Have a seat!
    Rachel: No need. What I have to say is short and sweet.

    Everyone is rapt in attention.

    Rachel: I'd like you to meet your new co-editor, Samantha Cory.

    Emily does a double take when Rachel announces this.





    In walks SAMANTHA CORY, daughter of Blaine and Sandy Cory. A bright, smart, beautiful Columbia University grad--just the match for Emily.

    Rachel: She'll be assisting you, Mrs. Ryan as we transition the Intruder from a smut rag to an interactive newspaper that will trailblaze all news and media into the future.

    Emily's jaw drops.

    On Samantha being stoic and determined,

    FADE OUT:



    COMING UP ON AS THE WORLD TURNS




    - Henry's sister, Clark, emerges and causes trouble.



    - Jami's secret is discovered.



    - Emily continues to lose it all



    - Scott is reunited with his not so thrilled family



    - Bonnie returns to Oakdale



    - Mo's brother realizes the girls are lying and comes to Oakdale



    - Lisa & Tom are at odds



    - Tom will do anything to win



    - Jack is still plagued by his mother's death



    - Adrienne and Holden continue to get hot & heavy, much to the chagrin of Emma






  5. NothinButAttitude
    IN




    In an interview with new the new head writer, Brandon Fluellen, he says, "These two characters will shake the canvas to the core. Nichols will play John Hu, a leader of drug syndicate who has ties to many of Springfield's citizens. Barr on the other hand will play Cecilia, who will come to take Billy off Vanessa's hands. But she too has a past with some fellow Springfielders..."


    OUT






    When asked about why the recent release of Karla Mosley and Murray Bartlett, executive producer Ed Scott had to say, "They don't fit into my vision of TGL. I want anything of the Kreizman/Wheeler era stripped of MY show! There are some of their charachers that can be saved but these two just have to go..." SOD asks, "Is there a possibility for a return in the future?" Head writer Brandon Fluellen reports, "Anything is possible but I would not hold my breath."

    Short Return








    SOD: "What is the purpose of Grady's short return?"
    Fluellen: "Part of Cyrus's exit. Grady is very much alive and seeing Cyrus' exit will thrust him into hiding agan."

  6. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. INTRUDER (EMILY’S OFFICE)

    Emily drags Lucinda in and slams the door. She spins around like she possessed, and clearly angry.





    Emily: Seriously, Lucinda! After all these years—

    Lucinda: Darling, it had to be done, and I cannot help that Rachel Cory wants to appoint her step-granddaughter as co-editor. . .

    Emily: What you could’ve done was given me some sort of warning! And why the h*ll do I have to be demoted to co-editor?!

    Lucinda: It’s hardly a demotion. You still have power.

    Emily: (sarcastically) Oh yes. I still have power. . . shared power!

    Emily starts to pace the floor—a total wreck. She can sense her world starting to crumble around her. Lucinda, watching on, picks up on Emily’s misfortunes. She reaches out for Emily, and

    Lucinda: You should be happy. Take it as a blessing. You being co-editor allows you to have free time with Daniel, fix your marriage with Paul. . .

    Emily: Clearly you’ve been living under a rock, but there is nothing to fix with Paul. He wants nothing to do with me, and honestly, I am at the point in my life where I am done fighting for men.

    Lucinda shoots a side eye at Emily. She finds this hard to believe.

    Emily: Yes, I said it! Emily Stewart is done chasing after men, and being with men who have out the world expectations for me. . .

    ANNOUNCER: The role of SAMANTHA CORY has been recast with CHRISHELL STAUSE.

    Samantha, unbeknownst to Emily, is standing the doorway as she rambles on. Lucinda (now) cringes.

    Emily: (continuing) But I am going fight for this newspaper because it’s been the one constant in my life, and I’m not about to lose it to some young, wet behind the ears brat—





    Samantha clears her throat. Emily freezes in place. Then Emily turns around with a grin on her face, an attempt to hide her guilt.

    On Samantha returning a not so pleasant grin,

    CUT TO:

    INT. BOB & KIM (LIVING ROOM)

    Scene opens up with a shot of a fire crackling in the fireplace. Boys ii Men’s Let it Snow rings in the background. Then we pull back to reveal Bob and Kim, nearby, decorating the Christmas tree.

    Bob is on a ladder adjusting the star. Kim, with tinsel in one hand and a glass of wine in the other hand, watches on smirking.

    Kim: Honey, maybe I should do it.

    Bob: No, Kim. I got it. Now tell me if the star is on straight.

    Kim: It’s not. A blind man could see that.

    Bob: Was that a dig?

    Kim: Yes. If you’d wear your glasses. . .

    The doorbell rings.

    Kim: I’ll get it.

    Kim puts down her glass of wine and goes to open the door.

    Tom: Thank God.

    Tom enters bearing a bunch of gifts. Kim helps relieve him of some.

    Kim: My God. Who are all these for?

    Tom: (exhausted) Well there is you, Dad, Mom, Casey, Daniel, Katie, Chris. . .

    Kim: Ok, honey. Just sit the gifts down. You look like you’re about to pass out.

    Margo (O.C.) Oh he’s fine.

    Margo enters. She takes her and Tom’s coats and hangs them up. Just as Kim is about to close the door. . .

    Lisa: Hold on!

    Lisa comes running up with a bunch of bags in her hands. Lisa and Kim exchange hugs and kisses.

    Kim: Anyone else?

    Lisa: Yep. Barbara and Henry rode with me. Their getting their stuff out, and Katie and Chris just pulled up. (looking around) Where’s Casey?

    Tom and Margo glance at each other, then:

    Tom & Margo: Monique!

    CUT TO:

    INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)

    Casey and Mo lie in bed kissing each other passionately. Their seconds from falling victim to their true carnal when Mo pulls away, second guessing.

    Mo: I can’t.

    Casey: What? Is it me?

    Mo: No. (off Casey’s uncertainty) H*ll no! I just can’t do this.

    Casey: Then I’ll wait. One thing I don’t want to do is rush another relationship.

    Mo: Would you do that for me?

    Casey: Yes. As crazy as it sounds and as much as I want to pounce on you, I respect you. . . I’m falling in love with you.

    Mo is overcome with emotion, then:

    Mo: Me too, but I just don’t want to hurt you.

    Casey: You won’t.

    Mo: Casey, but—

    The two gaze into each other eyes before falling into a kiss. Suddenly:

    Jami: (barging in) Mo! (taking notice) Oops.

    Mo: (buttoning shirt) Yes. Your bad. (scooting off bed) What’s wrong?

    Jami: (pointing to Casey) Your ex!

    Tired and moody, Jami tosses her backpack on her bed. She sits on the bed crossing her arms.

    Mo: Ok. . . not to be rude, but can you go be moody somewhere else?

    Jami: Mo!

    Mo: What?! Don’t you see that Casey and I were having an intimate moment?

    Jami looks over to see Casey waving. Jami scowls. Mo, on the other hand, grins and blows kisses.

    Jami: Can’t you both hear me out?

    Mo: Sure. After we get done.

    Jami: Monique, do you have to be so crass? Do you have to think with your vagina instead of your heart?

    Mo: I’m not being crass. And he is my heart.

    Casey smiles. He then gets up and joins them.

    Casey: It’s alright, Mo. Jami, what has she done now?

    Jami: Well—

    Mo: No! H*ll no! I don’t wanna talk about that tramp, Allison. Not on Christmas Eve. It’s bad enough that I’m not home from Christmas, so could I at least have a good day with my man and best friend without hearing her name! Jesus!

    Jami: What’s bothering you?

    Mo: Everything. Me and you. Our lie!

    Casey: Huh?

    Mo: (to Jami) You know if you’d be truthful with everything, we wouldn’t have to deal with this mess!

    Jami: (warning tone) Mo. . .

    Mo: No d*mmit! This secret is clouding everything. My relationship with Casey. A potential one you could have with MJ!

    At this moment, MJ comes up to their door and stops, listening in.

    Mo: As your best friend, I’m going to take a stand and do what’s best for you. You need to tell MJ that you have feelings for him just like you need to tell Casey that you’re related to him!

    Jami gasps. Casey looks at Mo bewildered.

    Casey: Wait—what?

    Mo: You both will thank me later on.

    Mo grabs Casey’s and Jami’s hands and joins them together.

    Mo: Casey, meet your cousin. Your Aunt Sabrina’s daughter.





    The door creaks open and everyone snaps their heads back to reveal an equally stunned MJ in the doorway. On his reaction,

    FADE OUT






    FADE IN:

    INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)

    There is a bit of an awkward silence. No one is speaking. No is looking at each other. Then, still a bit dazed, MJ steps in and closes the door behind him. Jami pulls away from Casey.

    MJ: Don’t let me interrupt.

    Jami: (teary eyed, irate) I can’t believe you, Monique.

    Mo: Again, you’ll thank me in the long haul.

    Mo glances over at Casey, who is still reeling from the news.

    Mo: Casey. . .

    Casey holds up his hand, suggesting she stop.

    Casey: Cousin? Are you two serious? (nearly hysterical) This is joke, right?

    MJ: I’m thinking the same thing.

    Mo: It isn’t! When was the last time your family has really heard from Sabrina? Seen her? Know what she’s been up too? Huh?

    Casey ponders.

    Mo: Exactly!

    Jami: She’s not lying. If you don’t believe us—

    Casey: Oh, don’t worry. I’m questioning it.

    Mo snatches Jami’s phone from her bag and hands it to him. The phone is on the contact that reads “Mom” with a photo of Sabrina.

    Mo: Want more proof?

    Mo switches to another contact—Frannie’s profile. A photo of her pops up.

    Mo: That’s your aunt, right?

    Casey: Yeah, but—

    Mo: We could’ve gotten that image from anywhere? Is that where you were about to go? If you don’t believe me now then we can always call her.

    Jami: No!

    Mo pushes the dial and speaker buttons and the phone rings.

    Jami goes for the phone when Casey snatches the phone.

    Frannie (V.O.) Sweetheart! I was wondering when you were going to call home. Merry Christmas!

    Casey holds out the phone to Jami with a look of determination—a dare to see if she’ll prove her own accusations.

    Jami: Hey, Aunt Frannie. Merry Christmas to you too. How is everyone in London?

    Frannie: Great. Andy and I took your mom and brothers out to eat. She wanted to hop on the Eurostar and head to Paris to see you, but Andy handed her the card that you sent earlier saying that you and Monique would be in Athens. Took us hours to reassure her you’d both be fine. How is Monique by the way?

    Jami: She’s doing great. Right here beside me listening on.

    Mo: Hi, Ms. Hughes.

    Frannie: Hey, baby. And don’t worry. Your mom is doing great too. . . Anyways, how is Oakdale? Mo, I’ve received your last email telling me that you’ve fallen for my nephew. A real cutie, huh?

    Mo: (looking at Casey) Yep. He doesn’t know how much he means to me. . . A real Christmas miracle if you asked me.
    Frannie: Aww. How sweet. If only he knew how you really feel.

    Casey is a mixed bag of emotions—angry, confused, saddened.

    Casey: He does, Aunt Frannie! Just like he knows that Jami is a Hughes.

    Frannie: Casey?! Casey—

    MJ intervenes ends the call. Casey wipes the tears from his eyes.

    MJ: Point proven.

    Casey turns away in disbelief.

    Mo: Now what? You wanna take back what you said, Casey? You wanna go tell everyone? You wanna peg me as a liar like Allison. Go ahead.

    Jami: (to Mo) Haven’t you done enough today!

    Mo: I’m just getting started. Might as well as things are about to blow up!

    Casey: (turning back) Why? That’s all I can say. . . Why?

    Mo and Jami glance at each other, then back at Casey.





    CUT TO:

    INT. INTRUDER (EMILY’S OFFICE)

    Emily: Sorry. I didn’t mean it.

    Samantha: I doubt that, but I understand why you feel the way you do.

    Emily: I doubt that.

    Emily walks over to her window that overlooks the city.

    Emily: Guess I can kiss this all goodbye.

    Samantha: You quitting?

    Emily: Huh?

    Samantha: (sighs) Can you give us moment, Ms. Walsh?

    Lucinda: Of course.

    Lucinda exits.

    Samantha: Look, Mrs. Ryan—

    Emily: Emily. Call me Emily. You calling me Mrs. makes me feel old, and I’m not that old.

    Samantha: Fine. Emily, I just don’t see why you see me as a threat. If anything, I’m here to help you.

    Emily: Help me? More like dictate.

    Samantha: I beg to differ. . .

    Emily: Well I don’t! If you think about it, I’m not an equal to you. As much as you sit here and try and reassure me otherwise, that isn’t the case. You’re a Cory. Your family now owns this paper meaning you have the real power. I’m nothing but a figurehead. Classic nepotism if you ask me!

    Samantha: Do you think my grandmother is like that?

    Emily: Didn’t she just appoint you to co-editor? A position that should not be held by someone that has probably graduated from college a few weeks ago?

    Samantha: Ouch. But I guess I deserved that. However, I can reassure you that she won’t decide with me just I am a Cory.

    Emily: Whatever! I’ve heard how close your family is!

    Samantha: Then you need to go check your sources again because my family is just like any other family. We have rifts, and everyone isn’t that close.

    Emily: (sarcastically) Oh goody! I feel so much better. (roll eyes) Still doesn’t convince me or make me feel safe.

    Rachel: (entering) Then what about you hearing it from me?

    CUT TO:

    INT. OAKDALE UNIVERSITY (JAMI & MO’S DORM)

    Mo: You wanna know why? Fine—

    Jami: No! I’ll tell him. I’ll tell you both.

    Jami looks to MJ, who gives her a reassuring smile.

    Jami: You know that my mom left Oakdale for Montega, correct?

    Casey: Yes.

    Jami: Well that’s true. Now her spending all those years there was a lie. She met my father there. He was a young law student helping restore the country like she was. They had a May to December romance resulting in them eloping. Knowing how Grandma and Grandpa weren’t big fans of her last relationship. . .

    Casey: Tonio Reyes?





    Jami: Yes. She decided to keep him a secret for a while. They had me and my brothers, and we moved to Los Angeles where my dad got a position as in a top law firm. He worked his way through and became a partner, but unbeknownst to my mom, he had been doing shady business dealing with some men from Montega. Drug and mob related activities. Things went array. A rival mob family had a hit on my dad, and when my mom learned the truth and fled to Europe with us to avoid being killed.

    Casey: Wow. . .

    Jami: She didn’t want us to have contact with my dad either—something I can totally understand. We eventually settled down in London and that’s where we’ve been.

    Casey: But why didn’t she inform us about you all?

    Jami: Embarrassed. She didn’t want to bring the family anymore grief. That along with her worrying about the rival mob family eventually targeting you all. She doesn’t even know I am here. If she did, she’d blow a gasket out of fear that my dad will contact me or I’ll become a target to his old foes.

    MJ: How long have Frannie and Andy known?

    Jami: Aunt Frannie has always known. She was the one helping us move around. Uncle Andy didn’t learn the truth until leaving Oakdale and taking a photography job abroad. He wound up in London and learned the truth. There you go. Happy?

    Casey: Yeah. . .

    Casey’s phone rings. It’s Tom.

    Casey: I better answer it.

    Jami watches on apprehensively.

    INTERCUT - INT. JAMI & MO’S DORM/INT. BOB & KIM (LIVING ROOM)

    Casey: Hello?

    Tom: Hey! Where are you?

    Casey: Uh… hanging out with some friends.

    Tom: Well are you coming over?

    Casey: Yeah. In a few.

    Tom: Ok. See you then.

    Casey: Dad. . .

    Jami tense up.

    Casey: Save some of Grandma Kim’s cookies for me. You know how Daniel gets.

    Jami sighs.

    Tom: Sure will. See you in a few.

    Tom hangs up.

    END INTERCUT

    Casey: Your secret is safe with me. You’re family, and I’ll do whatever I can to keep you protected.

    Casey grabs Jami and hugs her.

    Jami: Thank you.

    Casey: And don’t worry about Aunt Frannie. I’ll call and talk to her later and let her know I won’t say a word.

    Jami nods.

    Casey: (to MJ) You coming?

    MJ: No. I’ll catch up with you later on.

    Casey: Ok.

    MJ places his hands on Jami’s shoulders, comforting her.

    Meanwhile, Casey grabs Mo by the hand as they head into the

    INT. HALLWAY

    He closes the door so they can be alone.

    Mo: You breaking up with me? Because if you are then you could’ve did that in the room.

    Casey: Look up.

    Mo: What?

    She looks up and sees mistletoe dangling over their head. As she looks back down, her lips meet with Casey. They kiss passionately, then:

    Mo: You’re not mad?

    Casey: No. Disappointed but not mad.

    Mo: (dully) Great.

    Mo drops her head but Casey lift it up.

    Casey: (smiling) Thank you. While I may never fully understand, you’ve given me the best three gifts of the year. . . a cousin, honesty, and you.

    Mo lights up.

    Casey: Till tomorrow.

    Casey kisses Mo hands and leaves.

    On Mo love stricken,





    FADE OUT:





  7. NothinButAttitude
    COMING UP ON GUIDING LIGHT

    Buzz receives another surprise when Rocky returns Edmund works his magic that may benefit Dinah Alan is annoyed with Cyrus' threats on his family and has him dealt with in the worse way
    Alan Michael comes home when bad news for the Bauers arrives
    A Coop doppleganger hits Springfield sending the Coopers into turmoils
    Cassie comes home and is drawn between two men: Frank & Edmund Josh and Reva can't deny their feelings Jeffrey is jealous of Reva's new job at Lewis. Josh isn't the only new man in Reva's life.
    Olivia receives devastating news and Marah is at the root of it
    Vanessa chooses to reconcile with Matt, sending Billy back to the bottle and into the arms of a new woman Nola & Quint return and it AINT for a visit Jason grows more and more like Roger and plots vengeance on those involved in Ross' death.
    Olivia goes back to being stone cold and Natalia finds love elsewhere
    Mallet gets the shock of his life; Marina falls out of love with Mallet and in love with Shayne again
    A new generation of Springfielders come to town bringing all new drama Frank helps Cassie search for her biological dad and Edmund is jealous
    The Spauldings clash over powers (Alex/Lizzie V. Alan/???)
    A Tamerlain-Spaulding comes to town claiming his fortune and forming an enemy...or ally with Alan Alan has Lizzie followed in hopes of gaining full power; he also plays on Alex's sanity as well Hope comes to Springfield but resumes another alias.
    Beth is reunited with an old love...well sort of...
    Bill and Lizzie hit the rocks when she finds excitement in a new man...J Chamberlain! Rusty runs for Governor of Illinois
    Blake meets her match; Dinah gains a #1 fan
    A friend of Phillip's friend (and an ex of Harley's) with shady ties comes to Springfield, rocking the town to its core *Share your comments....
  8. NothinButAttitude
    INT. COMPANY - DAY

    The usual busy lunch crowd. Buzz is in the kitchen flipping burgers while Phillip sits at the bar sipping a cup of coffee. Cyrus awkwardly slides into room, grabbing a seat next to Phillip. Phillip glances over at Cyrus, clearly annoyed.

    Phillip: What now, Foley?
    Cyrus: I know what you did to my brother. You're gonna pay.
    Phillip: (facing Foley) What are you talking about? Is this some new scheme of yours to try and scam someone? If so, you might wanna go back to the drawing board.
    Cyrus: No scams here. Just solid evidence.
    Phillip: Really? Then shoot.

    The two lock eyes. An unbearable silence overcomes them. The tension is so thick it can be cut with an knife. Suddenly, the door opens and in walks Harley.

    Phillip & Cyrus: (stunned) Harley?

    Buzz, not paying attention, comes from the kitchen whistling Dixie, carrying a plate with a burger.

    Harley: Dad...

    Buzz, noticing Harley, drops the plate on the floor.

    Buzz: Harley...is that you?
    Harley: In the flesh.

    And on Buzz shocked:



    FADE OUT
    OPENING CREDITS http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

    INT. COMPANY - CONTINUED

    Buzz rushes up to Harley pulling her into a huge bear hug.

    Buzz: Sweetie, I missed you so much.
    Harley: Me too, Dad. Me too.

    Buzz pulls away from Harley with a look of concern.

    Buzz: Where are the boys?
    Harley: They are with Rick.
    Phillip (joining them): How are they?
    Harley: Good. Happy to be back home.
    Buzz: Home? So does that mean you're back for good?
    Harley: (heavy sigh) Unfortunately.
    Buzz: Harley!!

    Harley laughs.

    Harley: I'm joking. Just joking.

    A belligerent customer storms up to Buzz.

    Customer: Hello? I asked for a burger like ten minutes ago. I thought the service was speedy.
    Phillip: Well can you wait! The man's daughter just came home. Damn!
    Buzz: (mediating) It's ok. He is right. (to customer) I'll be with you shortly and this will be on the house.




    The customer heads back to his booth.

    Buzz: (to Harley) Later?
    Harley: Later.

    Harley kisses Buzz on the cheek. He lights up in the face and heads back into the kitchen.

    Harley: (to Phillip) So what did I just walk in on?
    Phillip: Nothing much.
    Harley: Yeah...

    Cyrus joins in the convo.

    Cyrus: Harley...umm...how are--
    Harley: I'M FINE. Thank you.
    Cyrus: Well if you two would excuse me.
    Phillip: Bye.

    Cyrus exits.

    A tad bit of awkwardness between Phillip and Harley.

    Phillip: Do you wanna talk?
    Harley: Might as well. You weren't going to quit bothering me until I said yes anyways.

    Phillip guides Harley to a booth nearby where they have a seat.


    CUT TO






    INT. WSPR - DAY - CONFERENCE ROOM

    Holly sits at her desks, going over the budget when a KNOCK is heard on the door.

    Holly: Come in!

    Dinah peeks her head and Holly is thrilled to see her.

    Holly: I was wondering when you were going to arrive.
    Dinah: Sorry I am late. Shayne and I got into a bit of an argument.
    Holly: You ok? (points to the seat in front of her) Come, come sit down.

    Dinah grabs a seat across from Holly.

    Dinah: I'll be fine. So what did you want?
    Holly: Since your mother signed over the position of general manager back over to me, I was wanting to make some changes. I want WSPR to go back to being the hardcore news station we use to be. What I am trying to say is Dinah -- I want you to come back and be an anchor for the show.
    Dinah. I don't know...
    Holly: Dinah. You have what it takes. You have that pizazz, that spunk that will draw crowds in. I am trying to build a strong team of anchors and I want you to be one of them. I won't take no for an answer.
    Blake: (off-screen) Mom--

    Blake barges into the room and all the attention is turned towards her.

    Blake: (snarky) Dinah. What are YOU doing here? I thought you wanted out of WSPR when Vanessa signed things back over to my mom?
    Holly: That's the reason she is here. I want Dinah to join the new team of anchors.
    Blake: What?!
    Holly: Yes.
    Blake: Mother, are you crazy? Dinah is all shades of controversy. Do you think the sponsors really want to invest in a two time killer? She killed Hart and now she is on trial for killing some Edmund look-a-like.
    Holly: She is innocent until proven guilty, Blake.
    Blake: Guilty my behind. I can tell you now that gun wielding Dinah was behind this man's death.
    Dinah: Can you two just stop for a second?
    Holly: (to Dinah) Hold on a second, honey. (to Blake) Why don't you think Dinah is good enough for the position? Do you know someone who could do it better?
    Blake: Actually I do.
    Holly: Who?
    Blake: Me.

    Dinah burst into laughter.

    Dinah: Are you serious?
    Blake: As a heart attack.

    Blake and Dinah argue amongst each other like the old times. Holly watches on grinning from ear to ear. I think Holly might be onto something....


    And on Holly grinning,


    FREEZE FRAME
    FADE OUT http://www.youtube.c...h?v=f8GocilwNWM













  9. NothinButAttitude
    INT. MONA LISA - DAY

    Carter grabs a faint Lisa before she falls do the ground. Scott rushes over to a table nearby and pulls out a chair while Carter drags Lisa to the chair, seating her.

    Lisa: (faint) Scott? Is it really you?
    Scott: Yes, Mom.

    Carter comes back to them with a glass of water. He hands it to Scott, who is now kneeled next to his mother. He holds the glass while Lisa takes a sip.

    Scott: You all right?
    Lisa: I will be . . . (strokes his face gently) So glad to see you . . .

    Lisa then strikes her son across the face. Scott holds his face, which stings. Carter is stunned. Lisa jumps up and hovers over her son.

    Lisa: How dare you! How dare you do this to me!

    On Scott totally shocked,

    CUT TO

    INT. BARBARA & HENRY'S HOUSE (KITCHEN)

    Henry, with a chef hat and apron that reads "I rub my meat for two mins," dances around the kitchen while the pots of the stove create a slight fog from the steam.

    Henry: (singing) Pour it up! Pour it up! That's how we ball out! . . . Strips clubs and dollar bills--

    He is abruptly interrupted by a knock at the door. Aggravated, Henry opens the door to reveal his younger sister, CLARK COLEMAN.

    Henry is speechless.

    Clark: (distraught) I need your help.

    On Henry worried

    CUT TO

    INT. TOM & MARGO'S COTTAGE - DAY

    Mo and Casey sit on the sofa making out. Tom then barges in slamming the door. The two break apart like two teens that have been caught in the act. As the rearrange their clothes:

    Tom: Where is your mother?!
    Casey: She's at the station. What's wrong?
    Tom: Emily!
    Casey: What now?

    Tom tosses the paper at Casey before he storms up stairs. Casey unballs the paper to see the headline (from last episode) featuring Tom, Carter, and Scott.

    On Casey cringing,

    FADE OUT


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    FADE IN:

    INT. TOM & MARGO'S COTTAGE - DAY

    Casey kisses Mo (before she leaves) and closes the door behind her. Tom comes down the stairs, undoing his tie and tossing it to the side.

    Casey: You sure you're fine?
    Tom: Do I look fine? (off Casey holding his hands up for mercy) Sorry.
    Casey: No problem but does this story even has any truth to it? I mean we haven't seen or heard from Uncle Scott since I was child. You sure Emily isn't fabricating this to p*ss you off?
    Tom: No she isn't. For once she isn't lying in that rag she calls a paper.
    Casey: (confused) So then I don't get while you're mad at Emily . . .
    Tom: Because she's ruining my campaign! Don't you see it!
    Casey: Dad, I doubt anyone is taking Emily or her paper seriously. Her past isn't squeaky clean either . . .
    Tom: But when you're running up against someone with a stellar track record such as Carter Wallace--
    Casey: Dad, you need to chill.

    Casey goes and sits on the sofa. He pats on it to indicate he wants Tom to join him, to relax. After fighting it, Tom gives in.

    Casey: Dad, you have a stellar track record too.
    Tom: I do but--
    Casey: Not "buts." Who cares that you left mid office almost fifteen years ago? That was then. This is now.

    Margo rushes in breathing heavily.

    Margo: Oh honey! There you are. (rushes over and kisses Tom) I went by the campaign office and Bonnie told me everything. (calming down) You OK?
    Tom: Not really.
    Margo: Don't worry, honey. We'll figure this out--me, you, Bonnie, Lisa--

    Tom jumps up from the sofa

    Tom: Mom! I gotta go see her.
    Margo: We're coming with you.

    On a shot of the Hughes rushing out,

    CUT TO

    INT. BARBARA & HENRY (KITCHEN)

    Henry and Clark are now seated at a table. We enter mid-convo. Henry is trying to pry some info out of her.

    Clark: Henry, can you stop!
    Henry: No! You just come beating down my door and you want me to stop?
    Clark: Yes.
    Henry: We haven't heard from you in years! Maddie, me, Bernadette--
    Clark: I'm fine. (swiping hair out of face) Can't you tell?
    Henry: Not really but I'll drop it for now . . .
    Clark: I just need a place to stay for a few nights--
    Henry: What? Hold on--you just come in here and expect to provide you a haven when you can't tell me where the heck you've been for the past five years?! Really, Clark?

    On Clark moaning,

    CUT TO

    INT. MONA LISA

    Picking up where we left off of Lisa slapping Scott, and both he and Carter stunned:

    Scott: What was that for!
    Lisa: For not picking up the phone and calling me! For not visiting me! Your brother--
    Scott: Oh I've seen ole' Tom already.
    Lisa: What? So you've been in town for awhile now! (to Carter) And you knew?!

    Carter searches for the right words, but before he can get them out, Lisa pops him in the face. Carter now holds his face, shocked.

    Lisa: Now I see why you were using me--getting close to me. You wanted to stick it to me and Tom. (pointing to Scott) And he's the best way to do so?
    Scott: He didn't even know I was related you to until the night I arrived in Oakdale.
    Lisa: Oh really? So how do you two know each other?
    Scott: We met awhile back in Somerset. I had a small practice there, he was there visiting--
    Lisa: So you two became buddies and decided to come here and run for district attorney?
    Carter: No! I didn't even ask him to join me until weeks after I decided to come to Oakdale.
    Scott: Exactly.
    Lisa: (stewing) Oh OK . . . So Tom knew you were here?
    Scott: Yes. I've been here since Christmas.
    Lisa: What!

    Tom, Margo, & Casey come rushing in and up to Lisa, Carter, & Scott.

    Tom: Mom--

    Lisa pops him across the face.

    Lisa: How could you! (to both of her boys) How could both of you! . . . (enraged, flailing around) How could all of you!

    Casey and Margo step back, not wanting to feel the wrath of Lisa.

    On Tom holding his face, now stunned too.

    FADE OUT


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  10. 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.
  11. 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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  12. NothinButAttitude
    http://www.youtube.c...h?v=6K1N-RQI_Cc

    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.


  13. NothinButAttitude
    INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY

    Marah enters followed by Shayne with Henry. The two hang their coats on the rack.

    Marah: Mom! Mom, where are you?

    Reva: Come in the living room, kids.

    Shayne and Marah come into the living room to spot Reva standing in the center of the room with a grin on her face.

    Marah: Mom, what did you want?

    Reva: I have a surprise for the both of you.

    Shayne: A surprise? From you? (to Marah) ...I'm scared.

    Reva pops Shayne on the arm.

    Reva: Oh funny. You're such a jokester.

    Reva takes Henry and puts him in the play pen with Colin.

    Reva: Seriously, I have a surprise for the both of you. You're gonna love it.

    Marah: Unless its a time machine that can spin back the hands of time then I don't want it.

    Hawk: (O.C) Then will Father Time do, dear?

    Marah and Shayne are giddy at the sound of the voice. Hawk pops out the closet.

    Reva: Surprise!

    Marah becomes emotional and falls into her grandpa's arms. Hawk is speechless at Marah's action. And he consoles her by caressing her hair.

    Hawk: Marah, honey, why are you crying?

    Marah: Just happy. So happy to see you.

    Hawk: Well so am I. But I am no one special to cry over.

    Marah: I doubt that.

    Hawk leads Marah to the couch where they sit. The two lock hands, like the bond they share.

    Marah: Oh Gramps, I have missed you.

    Hawk: Well worry no more. I have more good news for you.

    Shayne: (sitting on the arm of the couch) And what could that be?

    Hawk: Your Uncle Rusty is here--

    Marah gasps.

    Hawk: And we've decided to move back Springfield -- just for now. No long terms but just to try and bring the family back together.

    Marah: That's great! -- (downplaying her joy) I mean OK. What about Aunt Roxie.

    Hawk: Roxie, unfortunately won't be able to join us. But she sends her love. She and Johnny are going to stay in Tulsa so she can be near her doctors. But she does promise to come and visit, hopefully for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Marah: Good.

    Reva starts to tear up at the sight of her family together. Hawk takes notice.

    Hawk: Oh, Sister! You too?!

    Reva: Dad, I'm sorry. Just seeing four generations of Shaynes in this room makes me wanna cry.

    Hawk: Oh brother...



    CUT TO


    INT. COMPANY - DAY

    Frank stands at the counter drinking coffee when Rusty comes up and taps him on the shoulder.

    Frank: What the-- Rusty?

    Rusty: In the flesh.

    The two hug it out.

    Frank: What are you doing here?

    Rusty: Dad and I decided to come back Springfield for awhile -- to kind of help out with the family.

    Frank: Good. Glad to have you back. Maybe we can get you back at the police station.

    Rusty: I don't know about that...

    Frank: Oh come on.

    Rocky and Trista enter, arguing.

    Rocky: See I told you. I told you about those Spauldings.

    Trista: You don't have to tell me twice. He had the nerve to demote me to the advice column.

    Rocky: Typical Spaulding. Wielding his ample power when feeling threatened.

    Trista: Who you telling. But I am going to go into the bathroom to switch into my uniform. I'll be back out shortly.

    Trista runs off to the ladies' room.

    Frank peeks around Rusty to see what the commotion to see Rocky and Trista.

    Frank: (to Rusty) I want you to meet someone. Hey, Rocky! Come here.

    Rocky advances towards Rusty and Frank.

    Frank: You remember, Rusty don't you?

    Rocky: I do. (shakes Rusty hand)

    Rusty: My have you grown. Last time I saw you was--

    Rocky: Around the time my mom died.

    Rusty: Yeah.

    Trista comes out the bathroom now in her uniform.

    Rocky: Hey, Rusty, meet my friend, Trista.

    Rusty spins around to face Trista. At the sight of Rusty, Trista become a deer in headlights. Stunned, motionless.

    FLASHBACK SEQUENCE -- TRISTA'S ATTIC

    Trista (around 4) goes through a chest filled with pictures, clothes, etc. She pulls out a dusty photo of a young Laurel and Rusty. (NOTE: After he left the show back in 1989). Trista hands it to her mother, Laurel.

    Trista: Mommy, who is this?

    Laurel: Honey, that is your father.

    Trista: My daddy? You mean I do have a daddy?

    Laurel: Yes baby.

    Trista: Then where is he? Why isn't he here with me.

    Laurel: Baby, its complicated. But one day when you are older I will tell you the truth. Promise.

    Trista: Promise?

    Laurel: I promise...

    END OF FLASHBACK

    Rocky: Trista! Trista are you OK?

    Trista: I don't know. But I think I am now...

    And on Rusty smiling, and Trista in a daze,



    FADE OUT


    NEXT ON TGL

    -- Halloween in Springfield this year comes to a grizzly end as the Foley Bros. leave Springfield in an unforgettable manner.
    -- The Foley's demise lays the groundwork for a Spaulding feud for power




    CLASSIC TGL SCENE OF THE WEEK:

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    NOTE: THESE CREDITS DON'T GO WITH MY SHOW. JUST USING THE ENDING THEME





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    P&G/TELENEXT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, 2009
    ALL RIGHTS RESERVED




  14. 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.


  15. 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

  16. NothinButAttitude
    I have been informed & have seen your comments but the issue is that you all cannot see them. There are so many issues with this blog that I am currently addressing with the mods when they decide to answer to back. Bear with me. And finally, please pass the word around readers about the great shows here on SON. There are so many talented writer but so little readers and writers. Please pass the word along if you post on other boards with huge amounts of posters and guests. We have to keep this place rejuvenated with fresh readers and stories.

    -Brandon
  17. 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


  18. 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

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZPviD6kdrI



    P&G/Telenext Production 2009
    All Rights Reserved



  19. 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


  20. 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










  21. NothinButAttitude
    INT. CHURCH – DAY (Picking up where we last left off…)

    Olivia: What are you doing here?

    Marah: I -- I came to see…

    Natalia: (holding Olivia back) Calm down.

    Olivia breaks free.

    Olivia: YOU expect me to play it cool? SHE KILLED MY BROTHER!

    Jeffrey walks up to Marah and tries to guide her out the church.

    Jeffrey: Maybe you should leave.

    Marah: I think not! (to Olivia) Sam was MY friend. And what happened to him was a tragedy but I am not going to let you continue on blaming me.

    Olivia: Marah, I want you to leave! Leave my brother’s funeral.

    Marah: Last time I checked, the church was a public place.

    Olivia: Not Sam’s funeral!

    Marah: Too bad. I also came here for the Bauers too and I know they aren’t going to kick me out so deal with it.

    Jeffrey: Marah—

    Marah: (frantic) SHUT UP, JEFFREY! Stop trying to tell me what to do. I am staying and it’s final.

    Olivia: Are you kidding me? You really are going to disrespect my memory of my brother by you being here?

    Marah: That’s the problem, Olivia, it’s not about you. Sam would want—

    Olivia interrupts, stepping in Marah’s face point her finger in her face.

    Olivia: Don’t you dare. Don’t you dare say what Sam would want. You don’t know what he wants.

    Marah: (intensely) Get your finger out my face.

    Jeffrey and Natalia pull the women apart.

    Jeffrey: Enough! (to Marah) You really should leave.

    The main door closes and every turns their attention to Reva, Cassie, Frank, Josh, Shayne, RJ, and Baby Henry.

    Reva: My daughter isn’t going anywhere.

    On Olivia upset,



    CUT TO










    INT. CHAMBERLAIN MANOR – DAY – LIVING ROOM

    Vanessa sits at the desk, digging through the desk drawer frantically. Matt pops in the room watching Vanessa in confusion.

    Matt: Vanessa…

    Vanessa: (not paying attention) Yes, honey.

    Matt: Vanessa, what are you looking for?

    Vanessa: My earrings, the ones that Ed gave me that belonged to Maureen. I can’t find them.

    Vanessa drops on all fours and starts to search the floor. Matt burst into laughter at the sight of Vanessa on the floor. Vanessa looks up puzzled by this moment.

    Vanessa: What is so hilarious to you?

    Matt: Nothing -- Nothing at all.

    Vanessa: Oh please. What is it?

    Matt: To see the great Vanessa Chamberlain on the floor on all fours. I never thought I’d see that.

    Vanessa: Matt…

    Matt extends his hand out and Vanessa takes it, standing back up.

    Vanessa: I have to find those earrings. They mean so much to me.

    Matt: Have you retraced your steps?

    Vanessa shoots a look at him.

    Vanessa: What do you think I have been doing?

    Matt laughs.

    Matt: Come on, come on. Now where was the last place you had them on?

    Vanessa: I had them on sitting at the desk, but I took them off when I was talking to Bridgett on the phone.

    Matt: Ok. Then what?

    Vanessa: I grabbed them and headed to the terrace because Maureen had called me about the pool getting clogged up.

    Matt: Then?

    Vanessa: Well I went out there -- Matt! We don’t have time for the guessing game. We have a funeral to get to.

    Matt: Then apparently you don’t want to wear those earrings.

    Vanessa: (pouting) Matt!

    Footsteps are heard down the stairs. Enters Maureen.

    Maureen: What is going on?

    Matt: Your mom is looking for her earrings.

    Maureen tucks back her hair to reveal her ears.

    Maureen: You mean these?

    Vanessa eyes widen at the sight of the earrings, better yet Maureen’s pierced ears.

    Vanessa: Maureen?!

    Maureen: What?

    Matt: Don’t address your mother like that.

    Maureen: Sorry. Let me try again, Ma’am?

    Vanessa walks up on Maureen and touches her ears.

    Vanessa: Your ears!

    Maureen: What about them?

    Matt: Maureen, stop being a smart aleck.

    Vanessa: Take those earring out now. (hold her hands out) I mean now!

    Maureen takes them out and hands them Vanessa.

    Maureen: Take a chill pill, Mom.

    Vanessa: Excuse me. Young lady, you waltz in here with my earring on but that is not the worst thing, you have pierced ears and you know how I feel about that!

    Maureen: Mom, I am the only girl in the seventh grade without them.

    Vanessa: I don’t care if you are the only girl on the planet without them. When I mean no, I mean no! (to Matt) Chime in!

    Matt is bewildered.

    Matt: What -- Umm… Hmm…

    Vanessa: Matt!

    Maureen: Seems like Dad has not issue with them.

    Matt: I did not say that.

    Vanessa: Oh you are so grounded, Maureen.

    Maureen: What! Mom, no!

    Vanessa: Yes.

    Maureen: But what about Emma’s party? I still get to go, right?

    Vanessa: No. You don’t. The only place you’ll go is from your room straight to school and back for a month.

    Maureen: A month?

    Matt: (overlapping) A month?

    Vanessa: (sternly) A month.

    Matt: Vanessa…

    Vanessa: Don’t start with me. I said it a month.

    Maureen: Fine. Then my punishment can start now when I don’t go to the funeral.

    Vanessa: You’re going!

    Maureen: No, I’m grounded so I can start now.

    Vanessa: Don’t you dare. Don’t you dare throw that back at me. I will tell you when it begins.

    Maureen and Vanessa start in a screaming match and Matt watches on shaking his head. The doorbell rings but they continue to scream.

    Matt: You two keep on, I’ll get it.

    Matt opens the door to reveal Nola and Quint!!!

    Matt: Nola! Quint!

    Maureen and Vanessa cease arguing and rush to the door along with Matt.

    Vanessa: Quinton! Nola!

    Vanessa hugs Quint and Nola tightly.

    Quint: Good to see you, Vanessa.

    Nola: (awkwardly) Yes, Vanessa…good…

    On Nola and Quint hesitantly grinning,



    FADE OUT


















  22. NothinButAttitude

    CASTING NEWS

    By NothinButAttitude,

    RECAST NEWS!!
    Arielle Renwart will be taking over the future role of Analeight Dutton. The headwriter wanted to make the character diverse. No worries, Kimberlin Brown will still resume her role as Cynthia Dutton. Their debut will be in the near future.




  23. 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


  24. NothinButAttitude
    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (WAITING AREA)

    Roseanna, Liberty, Luke, and Katie wait patiently with somber looks written on their faces. Meanwhile, Craig, off to the side, leans against the wall—clearly destroyed.

    Liberty: (jumping up) I can’t sit here anymore I need answers and now!
    Katie: And we’ll get them. (pulling her down) But until then we need to sit and be patient.
    Liberty: But I can’t. I can’t! (on the verge of crying) I can’t bear to lose Gabriel too! Not after Dad, I can’t.
    Katie holds Liberty as she sobs. Craig, over it, walks off. Roseanna gets up and chases after him.
    Luke: (shaking his head) This is all my fault. . .
    Katie: No it isn’t. It’s no one’s fault. Just an accident and Gabe will pull through just fine.

    On Katie struggling to believe her own advice,

    CUT TO

    EXT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (ROOFTOP)

    Roseanna slowly ease up to Craig with tears falling from his eyes as he gazes at the view of Oakdale. Roseanna reaches out to touch him but pulls away, unsure.

    Craig: No words of encouragement are going to help me, Roseanna.
    Roseanna: I know. . .
    Craig: (facing her, snappy) Then why are you up here?!
    Roseanna: Because you don’t need to be alone. Not at this time.
    Craig: Yeah I do. I need space to think, to process this. I haven’t felt like this since—
    Roseanna: Since Bryant?
    Craig: Yeah.
    Roseanna: Well Gabe is not dead and for we know, he might pull through this.
    Craig: He better or I’m going to make Paul and Lucinda pay. . .

    With fury and hatred taking over Craig,



    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (SHOWER/LOCKEROOM)

    Jami puts on the top of her scrubs when MJ, shirtless, comes around the corner. Jami smiles at him.

    MJ: What?
    Jami: Nothing. I just didn’t expect to see you half naked so soon.
    MJ: (joking, covering his nipples) Then stop looking!

    Jami burst into laughter when Chris bursts in. MJ quickly puts on his shirt and Jami ties her hair back and the two stand up looking at Chris.

    Chris: Is he here yet?
    MJ: Who?
    Chris: Dr. Wyatt?
    MJ: Not that I know of.

    Suddenly, the three hear a woman moaning from the shower. Suspicious, Chris storms over to the shower, with MJ and Jami following, and opens the door to reveal DR. STEPHEN WYATT having sex with another female doctor. Off the woman screaming,

    Chris: What the h*ll is going on?

    The female doctor grabs the only towel and rushes out the shower. Stephen covers his male parts with his hands and embarrassed, smiles.

    Stephen: Hey, Chris. Longtime since we’ve last seen each other. But not like this. . .
    Chris: Pig.
    Stephen: You'd know.

    Chris slams the shower door.

    Chris: And so you know, you’re needed in the emergency room. (to Jami & MJ) C’mon you two.

    Jami, Chris, and MJ exit. Then Stephen peeks out of the shower and waves at the female doctor. She rushes back into the shower and the close the door. She tosses the towel over the shower, and on a shot of the towel lying on the floor and them laughing in the background,

    CUT TO

    INT. FAIRWINDS (FOYER)

    Emily rushes in to find Paul grabbing the mail off the table. He notices something is wrong by the look on her face.

    Paul: What happened?
    Emily: If you answered by phone calls you’d know.
    Paul: My phone died on the way home. Now what’s wrong?
    Emily: You didn’t hear?
    Paul: Hear what?
    Emily: (grabbing his hand) Let’s have a seat.
    Paul: (snatching away) How about you just tell me what happened? Is it Meg again?
    Emily: . . .No.
    Paul: Then what is it? Spill it.
    Emily: It’s Gabriel. He was in an accident on one of the back roads.
    Paul: What?!
    Emily: Yeah—

    Distraught, Paul runs past her, exiting and leaving the door open.

    Emily: Paul! Paul, come back!

    On Emily looking out the door distressed,

    CUT TO

    INT. CARLY/JACK (LIVING ROOM)

    Open up on Carly standing the with a phone to ear. Jack and the kids, consoling him, sit nearby.

    Carly: Alright. Thanks for calling me Roseanna and keep me update.

    Carly hangs up the phone and turns to Jack, anxious.

    Jack: (noticing her expression) What now?
    Carly: Umm. . . it’s was Roseanna. She’s at the hospital.
    JJ: Is she OK?!
    Carly: Yes. She’s fine. But Gabriel isn’t. He was in an accident on one of the back roads near Route 66.

    Parker jumps up and grabs his coat.

    Carly: Where are you going?
    Parker: To find Liberty and let her know.
    Carly: But—

    Parker exits.

    Carly: . . .she already knows.

    Carly sighs, and

    CUT TO

    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (WAITING AREA)

    Tom, Casey, & Margo, Dusty & Janet (with Johnny & Lorenzo), Holden, and Lily have joined everyone. We pick up with
    Luke, Holden, and Lily, who sit off to the side.

    Holden: Have you been checked out?
    Luke: For what? Nothing is wrong with me.
    Holden: But you still need to get checked out.
    Luke: Well until I hear that Gabriel is alright, I am not moving from this spot.
    Lily: I just don’t know why you didn’t let your father and I know that you were coming home, and where is Noah?
    Luke: (agitated) Mom. . .
    Holden: Maybe we need to give him some space, Lily.
    Luke: Please!

    Lily storms off and Holden gets up and chases after her.

    INT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS

    Holden: Lily! Stop!
    Lily: (stops) What?!
    Holden: Why are you acting like this?
    Lily: Because I’m sick of being treated by a second rate citizen in this family. First, you and now Luke is giving me attitude. I’m sick of it!
    Holden: You’re being over the top.

    Lily turns to storm off again when she notices Craig and Roseanna, arm in arm coming down the hallway. It’s apparent that something wrong.

    Lily: Craig? What’s wrong?

    Craig grabs Lily by the hand and leads her back into the

    INT. WAITING ROOM

    Everyone looks up at Craig, waiting to hear from him.

    Craig: I, umm. . . I. . .

    Craig, crying, looks to Roseanna for help.

    Roseanna: It’s time to say our goodbyes.
    Liberty: (jumping up, hysterical) Goodbye?! What are you talking about? Is Gabriel dying?

    Roseanna nods.

    Liberty: No!

    Lily hugs Craig.

    Lily: I’m so sorry.
    Craig: Feel sorry for Gabriel. Not me.

    Something catches Craig’s attention—it’s Paul. Hold on eye contact between the two,

    CUT TO

    INT. OAKDALE MEMORIAL (GABRIEL’S ROOM)

    Gabriel lies on the bed, motionless. Bob stands next to him, check his vitals on the machine. Jami then quietly eases in.

    Jami: Dr. Hughes.
    Bob: (turning) Hey. Is there something wrong?
    Jami: No. Just came to see if you needed any help.
    Bob: Sadly, there is nothing you or I can do.

    Jami joins Bob and looks at Gabriel.

    Jami: He’s so young and full of life. The youth always dies young.
    Bob: Sadly, they do. Sucks because he was finally settling into Oakdale and gaining the home he always wanted. Boy was finally reunited with his father.

    This strikes home for Jami.

    Jami: He didn’t know his father?
    Bob: Nope. But that’s life. You’re finally happy and life throws us all a cruel twist of fate. (sighs) I just can’t imagine how Craig is feeling.
    Jami: Craig. . .?
    Bob: His father. Sadly, his eldest son passed away in a car accident many years ago. Talk about history repeating itself.
    Jami: Yeah. I guess.
    Bob: I just couldn’t imagine being in Craig or anyone out there shoes. Having someone come into your life and all of sudden leave like that! (snaps his fingers) I don’t know if I could handle it.

    Jami nearly cracks when MJ bursts in.

    MJ: We need your help. Craig and Paul are fighting in the waiting room.
    Bob: Was security called?
    MJ: Yes, sir.
    Bob: (handing Jami the chart) Stay here.

    Bob and MJ exit. On Jami overwhelmed with guilt and sorrow,

    CUT TO

    INT. WAITING ROOM

    The room is in an uproar as Craig has Paul pinned down on the floor, punching him repeatedly. Holden and Casey manage to pull Craig off as Tom and Dusty help a bloody Paul up.

    John and Chris stand in between the two parties, serving as barriers.

    Craig: You b*stard I could kill you and that old b*tch, Lucinda.
    Lily: Craig!
    Craig: Sorry, Lily, but your mother has brought this upon herself.
    Margo: Craig, it was an accident.
    Craig: Oh shut the h*ll up, Margo. Your dumb a** always take everyone else’s side but MINE! YOUR BROTHER! YOUR FLESH AND BLOOD!

    Craig breaks free from Holden and Casey’s grip.

    Craig: No one in here cares about me or my son—no one but Roseanna, Johnny, and Liberty! The rest of you are just posers. Phonies!
    Katie: That’s not tr—
    Craig: Shut up, Katie. You’re just like Margo! A fairweather sister! When you need me, you come running but any other time I am like dirt beneath your feet. I am nothing to you!

    Katie starts to tear up.

    Roseanna: Craig, let’s go.
    Craig: Hold on, sweetheart, let me deliver these last fatal blows. (to Paul) You’ve robbed me just that b*tch of a sister of yours robbed me of Bryant.

    Chris and John hold back Dusty and Paul as they both now rowdy by Craig’s last insult.

    Craig: But why I am not surprised. You’re Barbara Ryan’s seed. Misery follows her everywhere she goes, and now it has rubbed off on you as well.
    Paul: I think you got that backwards, buddy. Misery follows YOU everywhere.
    Craig: Maybe. . .but not after today. For now on, I’ll be the one issuing out the misery. He was gone but now he is back—old, bitter, angry Craig is back! He’s back!

    Craig takes Roseanna by the hand and walks off.

    Paul: He’s back? Has he ever left? (to Margo) Aren’t you going to arrest him?
    Margo: For once, no. And you aren’t going to press charges either.
    Paul: He just beat me senseless, and cursed everyone out in here!
    Lily: He’s in pain.
    Dusty: But that doesn’t have a right for him to bring up Jennifer.
    Luke: Who gives a d*mn! What about Gabriel! What about him! I don’t know why I came back here. First Reid and now Gabriel—I can’t deal with this!

    Luke runs off.


    PRESS PLAY



    PRESS PLAY

    MONTAGE

    INT. GABRIEL’S ROOM – Bob switches off the life-support machine. Bob walks out as we notice Liberty sits next to his bed. Liberty opens up a letter from Gabriel addressed to her and a ring falls out the envelope into her hand. Seeing this, she crawls into the bed, crying. She kisses him on the lips and places the engagement ring on her hand before resting her head on his chest. Meanwhile, Parker watches on from outside, saddened.

    INT. LOCKER ROOM – Jami sits alone on in one of the showers, and pulls out a photo of Bob & Kim that she lifted off her mother. She holds the photo close to her heart and starts to sob uncontrollably.

    INT. FAIRWINDS – Emily sits alone on the sofa when she hears the door. She rushes to see its Paul with a patched up nose. She runs over and inspects his face, and he sways her away before walking off, leaving Emily hurt.

    INT. JACK/CARLY—Jack lies in the bed, destroyed by the news of his mother’s death. Carly crawls into bed, wiping the tears from Jack’s face before cuddling with him.

    EXT. GRAVEYARD – While Janet stands back watching, Dusty, with Johnny, goes and places some flowers on Jennifer’s grave. Dusty holds his son tightly. Suddenly, Katie & Chris appear. Chris stands back as Katie goes and does the same as Dusty, placing flowers on Brad’s grave. John emerges with his own flowers and walks over and kneels down, placing flowers on Little Johnny’s (his son with Barbara) grave. We get a nearby shot of Bryant’s grave, which is near Little Johnny’s grave. John plucks off a flower and places it on his grave.

    INT. WALSH ESTATE – Lily barges in, hysterical, falling into Lucinda’s arms. Lucinda consoles her.

    INT. CAR – Holden drives around, looking concerned as he looks for Luke. He comes to a train track and notices Luke’s car parked off to the side. He then notices Luke, in a grief stricken daze, staring as a train goes down the track. Holden realizes this is the same place where Reid was killed. He gets out and puts his arms around his son, who collapses in his arm, in tears.

    INT. GABRIEL’S ROOM – Craig & Roseanna return to see a nurse pull a sheet over Gabriel’s face before wheeling him out. Not being able to take it, Craig’s kneels buckle and he falls to the floor, crying uncontrollably. Roseanna sits beside him and holds him tightly.

    As Craig buries his face in Roseanna’s chest, crying,




    FADE OUT


    COMING UP


    - Gabriel's funeral takes place


    - Mo makes an enemy at BLC


    - Clark, Henry's sister, comes to town with ties to Mo & Jami


    - Craig reverts back to his old ways and unintentionally hurts Roseanna in the process


    - Meg uses Ryder to break up Paul & Emily


    - Noah returns


    - Jack holds a funeral for his mother, which brings an old girlfriend of Brad's to town with all her baggage


    - Holden finds love and it isn't with Lily


    - Someone unexpectedly learns about Jami's secret


    - Tom's competition, Carter, comes to town with some unexpected help, and with his eyes on Lisa


    SN: I leave to go abroad next Saturday for London but don't let that prevent you from commenting, suggesting, and reading all the other great blogs on SON. When I return, the WORLD will keep on spinning. Hope you all enjoy. Feedback is much appreciated!

  25. 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


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