NothinButAttitude

FADE IN: INT. SPRINGFIELD U - DAY - MEL'S CLASS Mel stands by the open door handing out an assignment as the students leave. Mel: Everyone have a good weekend. And these are your cases that you will be arguing on for the final. So be prepared. Kevin, still by his desk, kneels down and grabs his backpack. Mel looks past the outgoing crowd onto Kevin. Mel: Kevin. Kevin looks over at Mel, attentive. Mel: Could you stay for a second so I can speak with you? Kevin nods his head. Mel shows out the last student and closes the door. Mel: Come up here please. Kevin comes down the stairs and approaches Mel's desk. Mel sits in her seat and opens a drawer to pull out Kevin's last test that reads "F." Kevin's eyes widen at the sight of the paper. Mel: What is going on? Kevin: I -- I can explain. Mel: You better have a great one because I just don't see you making through the Spring semester if you aren't passing the first part of the intro class. Kevin: I've just been really stressed out. Mel: But why? Kevin, you've always been an A+ student since I've known you. This is definitely not you. Kevin: Look, it just ONE measly F, OK? Mel: But the rest of your grades are D's. Do you realize that you making a D in a core class for your major is still a fail and you have to take it over again. Kevin: I'll fix it. You said that the debate is 50% of the grade -- right? Mel: Yes. Kevin: Then if I make a one-hundred on the final then I'll come out with at least a solid C-. Mel: But its very highly that you won't make a one-hundred. It's a rarity. The panel of attorneys that I've selected are going to critique everything you do, and since I've taught this class, no one has ever made no more than 90%. Kevin: Then I'll be the exception. Mel: Kevin... Mel grabs her mouth as she starts to dry heave. She leans down into the trash can and vomits. Kevin jumps back with worry. Kevin: Ms. Boudreau, look if I offended you-- Mel puts up hand signaling him to stop talking. Mel takes a sip of water and pops a mint into her mouth. Mel: No worries. It isn't you. Kevin: ...Ms. Boudreau, are you sure? Mel nods her head reassuringly. She grabs her purse and starts to dig inside it. Kevin: Cuz if I didn't no any better, I'd say you were pregnant. Mel snaps her head back at Kevin. Mel: How did you know?! CUT TO INT. CROSS CREEK - DAY The doorbell rings and Reva comes into frame, heading to the door. Reva: I'm coming! I'm coming! Reva opens the door and there stands Trista. Reva is taken back by her presence. Reva: Uh hello, Trista. Trista: Hi, Mrs. O'Neill. I just stopped by to see if I dropped my locket here. And on Reva's blank expression CUT TO QUICK FLASHBACK - THANKSGIVING Of Reva examining the locket closely. Trista: (V.O.) Mrs. O'Neill! END QUICK FLASH Reva shakes her head coming back to reality. Reva: C'mon in. Let's see if we can find it. Trista steps inside and Reva closes the door behind her. Reva: Here, honey, hand me your jacket. I have the heater on. Trista: OK. But I was only going to be a quick second. Reva: Well no -- I mean why don't you join me for lunch? I was making some vegetable soup for me, Henry, and Colin, and I'd love for you to join us. That is unless you have somewhere to be? Trista glances at her watch then looks back at Reva with a warm smile. Trista: Nope. I'll join you and the babies. Reva: Good. Now about that locket, let's get started on looking for it. Trista: OK. Trista scurries off. Reva pulls the locket out her pocket as we see a shot of Rusty and Trista's mom (Laurel). Reva puts the locket back in pocket. Reva: Now time to get to the bottom of this. Reva walks off, and CUT TO INT. WSPR - DAY The production staff set up the set as Alan Michael strides into the studio at a face pace with Hope struggling to keep up with him. Hope: Alan Michael! Could you give me a second. AM: Nope. Hope: Scarecrow, wait! Alan Michael stops dead in his tracks and turn back to face Hope. He looks as her with malice as he can't believe what she just said. AM: Did you just-- Hope: Call you, Scarecrow? Yes. AM: Ugh. I can't believe that you just called me my childhood nickname. No one can call me that but my mother. Hope: I am! (sotto) I am... AM: Nope. She died in that crash. Alan Michael walks off into ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE where he slams his briefcase on the desk. He tosses his jacket on the chair when Hope graciously eases in. Alan Michael turns to notice her still following him. AM: Can I please have a moment to breathe? Please?! Just back the hell off! Hope slams the door and rushes up to Alan Michael where she puts her finger in his face, reprimanding him. Hope: I don't give a damn if you are mad but you aren't going to disrespect me! Do you hear me?! STUDIO Holly wears a smile that shines throughout the room. As she walks, the various staff members shout "Hello" or "Good day, Ms. Norris." Holly waves back as she comes to Alan Michael's door. She just about to knock when she hears shouting come from out the room. AM: Respect?! You want respect? After all you did? Holly quietly cracks the door open enough to hear as, Hope: I AM YOUR MOTHER DAMMIT! You will respect me. You will respect me! Holly slides in and slams the door gaining their attention. AM: Holly? W-What do you want? Holly: Mother? That is what I heard, right? Caroline is Hope? And on AM burying his face in his palm and Hope in utter shock, FADE OUT

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

FADE IN: INT. TRISTA'S DORM - DAY Trista studies three outfits that she had lied out on the bed. Daisy eases into the room. Trista turns around acknowledging her. Trista: Hey you. Where have you been? Daisy: I had to run to the store and grabs some items for my Grandma Reva. I just came by to change before I headed over there. Trista: But I thought you were eating at the Coopers -- I mean your Mom's house? Daisy: I was but I changed my mind. I might just come over there later on. Trista: (whining) Why? I wanted you to come with me. Daisy: For what? Rocky's going to be there. And my family practically loves you. My Grandpa Buzz can't stop talking about how your studious ways have rubbed off on Rocky. Trista: So what. I still want you come. We barely even hang out. You are always with James... Daisy: ...and you are always working at Company. Trista: See. More reason for you come with me. Daisy: Trista... Trista: Daisy, come on. It's not like I am holding a gun to your head. I am just simply asking you to come to the Coopers with me. Daisy: But I can't. I already told Grandma Reva I was coming. Trista: Ugh... Trista tosses her hands up in defeat. Her computer bleeps as she receives an e-mail. Trista: I'm not giving up, Lemay. Hold that thought. Trista heads over to the computer and checks her mail. Meanwhile, Daisy glances over Trista's outfits lied out on her bed. Daisy: The blue sweater top. Trista: (still typing) What? Daisy: The blue sweater top. With the black slacks and black platform boots. Wear that. Trista: Thanks. I was leaning towards that outfit. Daisy: Glad you were because you are going to wear with me to dinner. Trista snaps her head back at Daisy, thrilled. Trista: You are going to the Coopers? Daisy: Nope. Trista drops the smile back into a frown. Daisy: You are going with me to the Shaynes. Trista: Wait, wait... what? I can't. What about-- Daisy: Rocky, will understand. As a matter of fact, we'll do both. Go to my Grandmother's first and then hit up my Mom's. Problem solved. Trista: You sure -- that Rocky's feelings won't be hurt? Daisy: Positive. Leave it to me. Daisy whips out her phone and starts to dial. INT. HARLEY'S LIVING ROOM Rocky, Frank, Jude, and Zach sit in rapt attention the couch watching the game. The phone starts to ring. Harley: (O.C.) Somebody get it! Rocky: (in a daze) Frank, you get it. Frank: No way. They are about to start the play. Whoever is calling will call back. I'm sure its not that important. The phone rings again. Harley: (O.C.) Frank! Rocky! Get the phone! We're trying to set up in here! Geez. Rocky unwillingly gets up and answers the phone. Rocky: Hello. Daisy: Hey to you too, Rocky. Rocky: Oh, Daisy, sorry. Daisy: Let me guess... the game is on? Rocky: Yeah. (turns his attention back to the TV) I just don't wanna miss a play... Daisy: Then I'll cut it short. Trista is coming with me Shaynes. We'll be over there later on, got it? Rocky: (still watching TV) Yeah. What you said, Daisy. Daisy: OK, bye. Daisy hangs up the phone. Rocky: Bye. (coming to realization) The Shaynes?! And on Rocky, hurt BACK TO THE GIRL'S DORM ROOM Trista: So how did he take it? Daisy: Fine. See I told you! Now get dressed. Trista: Alright, alright. CUT TO EXT. PATIO - DAY Vanessa and Nola set the table while in the foreground, Quinton and Matt share a cigar. Matt: Nice day, Quint, huh? Quint: It is. Nice breeze. Something you can't expect to get on an archeological dig in Afghanistan, and something I missed greatly about being in Springfield. Matt: Glad to have you back. Matt raised up his wine glass. Quint: Glad to be back. Quint and Matt toast, but this happy moment is ruined by: Nola: (O.C.) I like it there, Vanessa! Vanessa: (O.C.) Whose house is this? Matt & Quint: Dear God. They turn to see Nola and Vanessa facing off. Nola: This house belongs to the family. Nowhere in the will did Henry state, "This house belongs to Vanessa and Vanessa only." Vanessa: But who has been living in it? Taking care of it? Nola: That was then. This is now. Vanessa: And now I am going to rearrange this silverware to the way I like it! Vanessa rearranges one of the utensil settings. ON MATT AND QUINT Matt: I see its about to get nasty. Should we go and break them up? Quint: No, NO... Just let them fight it out with its still fresh. BACK TO VANESSA AND NOLA Nola: What are you doing?! Vanessa: Everyone knows that this spoon and this fork are not positioned next to each other, Nola. Nola: Like I could give a damn. If it was up to me, we'd all be using one fork and spoon. Vanessa: (gasps) How barbaric! Nola: How normal. How frugal. How-- Maureen joins them on the patio, upset and bothered. Maureen: Mom, I cannot believe that you won't let me go and eat with Clarissa. It's so not fair! Vanessa: Maureen, don't start with me. You still know that you're grounded for piercing those ears. Maureen: Mom, I'm almost a teenager! Vanessa: So what. You know the rules. Nola: Frankly, I don't see the issue with her having her ears pierced. Anastasia had hers did when she was two. Vanessa shoots a piercing look at Nola. Maureen: See! Cousin Stacey had them done when she was two! Emma had her done when she was four -- Clarissa when she was six! Vanessa: Don't start with me, Maureen. (to Nola) And no one asked for your opinion. Nola: I know. But I just love to interject. (hugging Maureen) Plus, my niece is right. She should have her ears pierced. And my God, its not like she went and out got a boob job... Vanessa gasps. Nola: ...or did drug. Or drank alcohol. Vanessa clutches her chest in utter shock. Nola: She just got her ears pierced. Maureen: (hugging Nola tighter) I love you, Aunt Nola. Sometimes I wish I was your daughter. Nola: Aww, kiddo. The doorbell rings. Vanessa: Maureen, go and answer the door! Nola, shut up! Matt and Quint, get over here! ITS TIME TO EAT. Maureen scurries off into the STUDY and then crosses into the FOYER where she opens the door to find two large boxes masking two men faces. Maureen: Umm... can I help you guys? J: I don't know can you, bumblebee? Maureen's face light up. Maureen: Cousin J! J removes his box to show his handsome face. Tom: And don't for get about me, squirt! Maureen: Tom?! Tom removes his box from his face. Maureen joyously screams at the sight of her cousins. Maureen: MOM!!! Vanessa: (O.C.) What are you in here-- Vanessa enters the foyer where she sees Tom and Anthony J. Vanessa: Anthony? Thomas? J: Hey, Aunt Vanessa. Long time, no see. Vanessa runs over to hug both Thomas and J. Vanessa: What are you two doing here? Your mother said that you were-- Nola: (O.C.) (Voice coming closer) Now what is all this ruckus in-- Nola freezes in place at the sight of her son. She speechless... for once. Tears start to stream down her face. Quint and Matt slowly come up behind Nola. Nola: Anthony James... J: Happy Thanksgiving, Mom. Tom Reardon Anthony James Chamberlain FADE OUT COMING UP ON TGL: The Guiding Light: - The Reardon's Thanksgiving continues - Shayne's Thanksgiving - Hawk and Reva grow suspicious of Trista http://www.youtube.c...h?v=0hYQZH3m9co

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

Anything with Vivian and Kate is wonderful. And Jan & Lucas scene with them fighting was wonderful. Love it. Keep up the good work!!

LMAO!! Bravo! Loved it. Ria & Rufus are a trip. Sister Patterson always has me tuned in and Mona... don't get me started on her. Cannot wait for the next episode. I know the funeral is going to be a mess.

INT. SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITY DORMS - DAY - TRISTA & DAISY Trista sits at her desk blasting music while typing up her article. Sitting on the floor next to her is a huge mail sack of letter. Trista occasionally reaches down and grabs an envelope. KNOCK! KNOCK! Trista takes off the headphones and opens the door, revealing James Spaulding. The sight of James just irritates her. Trista: Now what? James: (peeking past her) I was just seeing if you were-- Trista: Doing the job? Well I am. Unlike you, I complete all my tasks regardless how much I loathe them... and the person that gave them to me. James: Come on. Loathe? That's a tad bit too strong. Trista: With you? I don't think so. Quite justified if you think about it. But then again I'm sure you don't have think when you're loaded. Someone is bound to do it for you, or you can just buy your way out of it. James: Ouch. Good one. I give you that. Trista: No I earned it. The only thing you give me is DAMN migraine. James laughs. Trista fumes even more. Trista: Look, can you leave? I'm trying to finish in time so I can join Rocky and his family for Thanksgiving. James: The Coopers? Trista: Duh. Trista starts to close the door when James pushes his way inside the room. Trista: Listen, moron, if you did not know before, boys are not allowed in the girls room after 5 PM. James: I just wanna see how you are doing. Trista starts to push James out the room. Trista: You'll see it when I am done. Until then stay the hell out of my room and my way. James: But-- Trista: Goodbye!! Trista slams the door in James face. Trista: Dumb ass... She locks the door and then goes back to her computer, resuming her work. HALLWAY James stands on the other side of the door with, basking in his triumph. CUT TO: INT. HARLEY'S KITCHEN - DAY Harley moves rampant through the kitchen opening and closing drawers. Harley: Where is it? Where is it? Frank watches on as Harley continues to move in a panic. Frank: What are you doing? Harley: Looking for the paddle attachments for the mixer. I need to make a cake. Franks frowns. Frank: A cake? You're... making the cake? Harley: Of course. Frank: But I don't that its necessary. I mean Dad is suppose to be bringing a few cakes over -- I mean there is no need for you to make one too. Harley: Frank, what are you saying? Frank: Nothing. Harley: You are. I can read between the lines. You are indicating that I cannot cook. Frank: Come on! I never said that. Harley: But that is what you are doing. I have you know that I can make a good chocolate cake dammit! Frank: That you can. I always said you can put your mind to anything you want too, but... cooking is not one of them. Harley grabs the oven mitt off the counter and tosses it at Frank. Harley: Get out! Get out now! Frank laughs and head back down the hallway. Harley: (laughing) Idiot... DISSOLVE INTO: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=w_er72QbMpk PRESS PLAY MONTAGE -- VARIOUS CHARACTERS -- INT. BAUER HOME --> Rick and Ed set the table while Holly stands at the stove cooking. Clarissa sits on Kevin's lap in the living room watching TV. Jason sits nearby on a sofa doing schoolwork. Blake goes to the door to open it. It's Mel and Leah. Blake is surprised to see them. Both Mel and Leah look weary to come in. Ed joins Blake at the door and greet the two inside. Leah glances at Rick. He glances back for a second and walks away in disdain. On Leah hurt, .... --EXT. CHAMBERLAIN PATIO --> Vanessa and Nola are arguing as usual. Nola places the cranberries the table. Vanessa, disagreeing, picks them up and positions them another way. Nola mouths "Bitch" to Vanessa. Vanessa briskly walks past Nola showing no reaction. Nola stands still biting her lip, angry --INT. O'NEILL HOME --> Reva stands at the door greeting Hawk and Rusty. A woman and her young daughter come up behind Rusty. Reva looks at them weirdly. Rusty holds up the woman's hand to reveal a ring. Reva screams in joy and hugs Rusty. It's apparent this is his fiancee. She pushes them inside when Josh, Shayne, with Henry come up. Reva kisses Shayne and Henry and pushes them in. Reva and Josh share a smile as he shows her the pie he made. Jeffrey watches on in the background not too happy. --INT. HARLEY'S--> Marina, Lillian, Buzz, and Harley get the food situated. Harley then reveals her cake to them. They all force a smile on their faces as Harley places the cake in the center of the table. Harley exits. Buzz, Marina, and Lillian scramble to get the cake off the table. Meanwhile, Frank, Rocky, Jude, and Zach sit in the living room dressed in matching jersey watching the game. Their team scores a touchdown and they hop up in down in joy. --EXT. MAILBOX--> Christina opens up a letter that is from "John Hopkins Medical School." She quickly opens it and reads it. A smile comes across her face and she hops up and down in joy. Then it hits her... What about Remy? --INT. SPAULDING HOME--> Alex, Alan, Beth, and Phillip share a drink in the parlor. Alan Michael helps Caroline set the table. Caroline: We are missing something... OH! The dressing! I think I left it in the oven! I'll be right back. Alan Michael: OK. I got from here. As Caroline walks into the kitchen, her watch falls off onto the floor. Alan Michael: Wait-- Alan Michael picks the watch up and scams it closely. Engraved on it is the initials "HB" A-M: I've seen this somewhere... FLASHBACK -- YEARS AGO Alan Michael hands his mom a watch. A-M: Happy birthday, Mom. Hope tears up at the sight of the watch. Hope: It's -- it's so pretty! I'll never take it off! I swear! (hugging her son) I swear! END OF FLASHBACK A-M: Mom...? A-M falls into a daze staring at the watch. All of a sudden Caroline (Hope) reemerges from the kitchen to spot A-M holding the watch. Caroline: What are you doing with that?! A-M: ...Where did you -- You can't -- Ugh. Caroline: Alan Michael -- I -- A-M tears up. Hope is speechless. Then Alan enters. Alan: Hey you two -- (reading their reaction) what is going on? And on Hope devastated, http://www.youtube.c...h?v=tTSq_-s8JxM

Loving Kate and Vivian. Classic DAYS. Just classic.

Loved it! From beginning to end. I cannot wait to find out how Kevin's death will impact the cast. And Sister Patterson... a TRIP. Love her. More of Sister Patterson. LMAO. And Kevin leaving that final message ("Bye Bitch") to Sister Patterson was hilarious.

FADE IN: INT. MEL'S BEDROOM - DAY Mel lies in fetal position amongst the darkness. She is still -- emotionless. Meanwhile, Leah bangs on the door repeatedly. Leah: Mom! I know you are in there. Let me in. Please. Come on... Leah breaks down and props her head on the door. Leah: Mom, please... I'm so, so sorry... The doorbell then rings. Leah staggers down the stairs to the door. She opens it and reveals Remy, Clayton, Christina, and Felicia. Leah: (wiping away the tears) Grandma and Grandpa? Uncle Remy? Christina? What are you all doing here? Felicia: We came to see how you and your mother is doing. Leah: I'm fine. It's Mom I'm worried about. Felicia: How is she? Leah: Still locked in the room. She won't come out. She hasn't eaten for days. I'm worried. Christina: Poor Mel... Clayton kisses Leah on the forehead and then continues past her up the stairs. Felicia: Clayton? What are you doing? Clayton: Saving our daughter. That is what I am doing. Felicia: Clayton-- Clayton: No, Felicia. She is a Boudreau. She needs to get it together and now! Felicia: Clayton! She just lost someone dear to her! Remy: Yeah. A criminal. She shouldn't be surprised it ended like this. Christina: Remy!! Christina socks him in the arm. Remy: Well it's the truth. Felicia: You better not go up there, Clayton, acting like a fool. Clayton: I don't wanna hear it. Clayton continues up the stairs while Felicia still calls out: Felicia: Clayton! Clayton! Dammit, Clayton! (to Remy) Go and stop him. Remy: Mom-- Felicia: NOW!! Remy is does as he is told and runs up the stairs. He makes his way down the end of the hallway where he spots Clayton beating on the door. Clayton: Mel, this is your father! I want you to open this door at once! No answer. Clayton: Mel! Open this door now! Now answer. Remy: Dad, enough. Come on. Clayton: No. I am not going anywhere. I am the father and I want this door opened now... Remy: Dad, maybe she wants to be left alone. Clayton: Remy, when you have children then you can tell them what to do. Till then, buzz off. (to Mel) I WILL BREAK THIS DOOR DOWN, MEL IF YOU DON'T OPEN IT NOW! Remy clutches his lips together, holding back his words. Footsteps are then heard coming up the stairs. It's Harley and Blake. Harley: Clayton, maybe we can help. Clayton: I doubt that I am her father. Felicia: (O.C) Clayton, get down here now and let Harley and Blake speak with her! NOW! Clayton: Fine. I'm going to give you ten minutes to talk to her and if she does not open that door by then I'm going to come up and burst the door down. Got it? Blake: Ten minutes then. Clayton and Remy descend down the stairs. Blake gently knocks on the door. Blake: Mel... Please come and open the door. Harley: Watch out. Blake: What? Harley slides Blake out the way and pulls a card out of her pocket. She slides the card into the latch and the open slowly opens to reveal Mel still lying on the bed in a daze. Blake: Oh God. Harley and Blake enter the room. Harley gently closes the door behind her. The two then join Mel on the bed. Blake reaches out to touch Mel and then stops, second guessing herself. But this is her friend. Blake starts to stroke her hair. Blake: Mel, I understand what you are going through. I really do. Harley: (grabbing Mel's hand) Me too. Blake: And we aren't going anywhere until you talk to us. Harley: And you know when Blake says something she means it. Blake and Harley chortle until they notice Mel isn't reciprocating. Blake: Remember when I lost Ross and I shut myself off. You bugged me until I came around. You felt so guilty because Rick was your husband and you had part of the blame. I cherished every day you came to sit me. Harley: And you did the same with me when Gus died. Tears stream down Mel's face as she tries to fight them. Harley: I may not have approved of you and Cyrus being that he and I parted ways badly but I never questioned his love for you and vice versa. Blake: I guess we all assumed that he was just using you. Mel: He was... He kept Grady being alive from me. Harley: And I agree. Him keeping that from all of us was wrong, but their bond was always so strong. Mel, you knew that. Mel: I did. I just don't get how he could not have trusted me with, Grady. I mean we could've taken legal actions to get him off. And now Grady is gone not be found while Cyrus is lying in the ground dead. STUPID BASTARD! Harley and Blake tear up at the pain coming from Mel. Mel: I never knew that losing something would be so HARD. I thought when Rick and I separated was hard but this so hard! I still see Rick. I will NEVER see Cyrus again. Blake: Don't say that. There is always-- Mel: The afterlife. I know, I know. But that could be years from now. And whose to say I'll even see him then. Harley: Then you should keep faith alive that you will. Mel: I can't do this. I can't do this! How am I suppose to worry about Leah and this baby?! How?! Harley and Blake are stunned. Blake: ...Baby? Mel: (laughing through her tears) Open the top drawer, Harley. Harley opens the drawer and pulls out a pregnancy test. Harley glances at it and smiles. Harley: You're pregnant? Mel: Yep. Blake: Oh my God!! Oh we so have start planning for this baby! Harley: I know! The shower, paints and stencils for the room... Mel: I'm not going have it. Blake and Harley: WHAT? Mel: I said I am not going to have it. I'm getting an abortion. No need in bringing this child into the world only to suffer. The father is dead, and he father was looked down upon, I cannot put a baby through this. Blake: Mel! Mel: No, Blake! I don't have time. Plus I have Leah's accessory charge to worry about -- I don't have time for a baby. I don't. Harley: And have you asked the rest of your family how they feel? Mel: No. They'll never know. You guys are the only ones who are going to know also. Harley: Mel, that is not right. Mel: So what. It's my baby, my body. I'll do whatever the hell I want. And you two are going to keep quiet out of respect. Got it? Suddenly Leah peeks her head into the room. Leah: Mom... is it OK to come in? Mel: Yeah. (wipes tears) Tell everyone to come on in. Everyone comes in one by one. Mel gets up and hugs her family members. She shoot a look of warning at Harley and Blake. And on Harley and Blake feeling guilty, FADE OUT COMING UP ON THE THANKSGIVING EPISODE -The town gets together to celebrate Thanksgiving -Rocky and Trista admit their feelings and James is not too pleased -Nola & Quint are surprised to see their son, Anthony J and nephew, Tom in town -J & Tom have ties to someone in Springfield -Rick learns of Mel's secret -Caroline is exposed -Hawk & Reva learn the truth about Trista

LMAO. Good episode, Marlin. But we have to get this blog back to getting readers. It's not much fun when you get the same feedback from fellow writers instead of readers.

Alex and India's hatred goes back from the show. Alex was India's stepmother and India blamed her for all that was wrong in her life, hence India marrying Phillip to get back @ Alex.

INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - MAIN LOBBY Cassie guides the paramedics through the main entrance. Cassie: (pointing) The ballroom is in there. The paramedics enter into the: BALLROOM where they rush up to Ed, who is still overlooking Phillip. Paramedic #1: How is he, Dr. Bauer? Ed: Still faint. Paramedics 2 & 3 lift Phillip up and places him on the gurney. A full life face mask is placed on Phillip's face. The paramedics lead Phillip out with the Spaulding/Raines clan (minus Alan) not to far behind. Meanwhile, Leah stands off alone, spirit destroyed. Ed takes notices and gently places a hand on her shoulder. Ed: Leah... Leah: Give it to me. Ed: Give you what? Leah turns to face Ed with tears in her eyes. Leah: Chew me out. Come on. Give me what you got. Hell everyone else is. Ed: I didn't come over here to kick when you're down. Leah: You might as well. Everyone else is bound too sooner or later. I -- I just can't believe that I was so stupid to fall for it. Ed: People make mistakes all the time. Leah: Not in assisting a maniac. Ed: Come here, pumpkin. Ed opens his arms and Leah falls into them, sobbing. Leah: He tricked me. He tricked me... CUT TO INT. BATHROOM STALL Alan stands in the stall with a phone to his ear. Alan: No, no, no. I need this to go down. I want them dead. You hear me? Nothing less...I DON'T GIVE A DAMN HOW YOU KILL THEM! JUST GET THE JOB DONE! Alan ends the call. He is consumed with rage. CUT TO EXT. MAIN STREET - NIGHT Grady charges down empty, open street. Cyrus is not too far behind. Cyrus: Grady! Grady, stop! Grady: Sorry bro, I can't. Cyrus: Grady! A round of loud shots ricochet into the night air and Cyrus falls to the ground. Grady turns around to see the flashing lights from a group of cop cars. Grady: Cyrus! Cyrus breathes his last breath and goes cold. Grady: (crying) Cyrus! Cyrus! A couple of more rounds go off. Grady kneels down quickly and kisses his brother on the head and then fades into the night never to be heard from again... FADE OUT NOTE: This cast shown is closing doesn't coincide with my cast. Only using the audio.

INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT We pick up where we last left off with Phillip consuming the drink. Grady watches on eagerly anticipating the outcome. As Phillip downs the last drop, he falls for the floor, convulsing. Then motionless. Beth lets out a loud scream. Beth: Phillip! The sight of Phillip sends the crowd into a frenzy. Beth kneels down next to Phillip and feels his pulse. It's faint. Beth: Mother! Rick! Someone help him. Rick and Lillian join Beth next to Phillip. Lillian starts to perform CPR on Phillip while Rick takes a whiff of the glass. Ed emerges from the crowd with his doctor bag in tow. Ed: (to Lillian) How is his pulse? Lillian: Faint. I've never seen anything like this before. Alan watches on numb and destroyed. Ed: What happened? Beth: I -- I don't know. He was just fighting with Cyrus and then I gave him a drink and he passed out. Leah slowly moves over towards Grady. Leah: (whispering) What is going on? Grady pulls out a little bottle and tosses it to Leah. The bottle reads: THALLIUM. Alex: What is wrong with Phillip? Ed, what is wrong with my nephew? Alan Michael kneels next to Ed, who is now performing CPR. A-M: You need me to do anything? Ed: Just keep everyone far back. (to Lillian) How far is the ambulance? Lillian: (holding the cell to her ear) They say about two minutes. Hang on, Phillip! Alan: (to Ed) You better make sure my son doesn't die or its your head... A-M: You need to stop with the threats. He's trying to save Phillip. Now get back. Alan: Damn you-- Alan grabs Alan Michael by the shirt, shaking him. Alan: Don't you tell me what to do! I'm your father! You will respect me you little bastard! Alex: Enough! Alan, let him go! Suddenly, a loud gunshot is heard. Everyone's attention is turned to Grady, now holding a gun. Grady: Everyone shut the h*&^ up! Now! Rick: Leah, what is your date Erik doing? Leah doesn't respond. Grady then rips the mask off to reveal himself. Grady: The name is Grady, Doogie Howser. Gasps are heard throughout the audience. Daisy: Grady! Grady: Hello sweetness. Miss me much? But then again, I doubt that. You've been dancing with pretty boy over there. Lizzie: But you are -- you're suppose to be-- Grady: Dead? Sorry, honey. Daddy's plan failed again. But he did give me this. Grady pulls his hair up to reveal the grizzly scar. James: He's the one that handed me the drink. Rick: Leah, what is going on? Grady: Payback. Alan tries to go for Grady but Grady points the gun at him. Grady: Wait a second there, Gramps. I won't hesitate to shoot you of all people. (to Harley and Frank) And you two, get over there with Phillip. I wanna keep an eye on you. Frank and Harley eases over near Phillip. Frank: Grady, you don't wanna do this. Grady: Oh shut up! Don't try that cop talk with me. It ain't gonna work. Plus why would I listen to you? You hated me. Cassie: He had good reason. Grady: Screw you. Daisy: Why? Why, Grady? Grady: Why? (losing it) WHY?! That bastard tried to kill me by tossing me over the cliff. That is why. When he found out that I was the one who kidnapped Lizzie, he tossed me over a damn cliff. One thing about it is that he should've been smart and came to check and see if I was dead. But he didn't. Sucks for him though. That thallium I put in his drink if going to kill him for sure. Ed: Thallium? Dear God. Where is the ambulance? We need them now. We don't have that much time. Rick: You're sick! Leah: No he is not! He's did the right thing... and I am glad I helped. Rick is shell-shocked. Meanwhile, Mel and Cyrus reenter the room as she holds a cloth to his face, wiping the blood from his mouth. Leah: I'd do it again. Rick looks at Mel and Cyrus as well. Rick: Let me guess, you were in this also? Mel: What are you talking about? Grady turns around and waves at Mel. Mel: Grady? Grady: Hello, Mel. Longtime no see -- well for you. But I've been seeing much of you. Thanks for letting me crash at your pad. Well then again you never knew that. So maybe I should thank my brother. Thank you, Cyrus. Mel looks at Cyrus for an answer. Cyrus looks away not wanting to look at her, as if he is embarrassed. Mel: Cyrus...? Remy: I knew it! I knew it! I knew he was up to no good! Lizzie: Leah, how could you? My father is your Godfather... Leah: (laughs) Godfather? Some Godfather he is then. Especially when he blew my life to hell. My parents had the perfect marriage until this bozo ruined it, and persuaded my idiotic father into helping him escape the country. HE RUINED MY FAMILY! (to Rick) WHY DID YOU HAVE TO HELP HIM?! Rick is heartbroken at his plea. Kevin: Leah, I -- I can sympathize with you too. He ruined my family too. But you didn't have to do this. I mean revenge isn't the way to go about it. Leah: Revenge is the way to go about it. Grady did us all a favor. He killed one part of the evil that hovers over this town. Phillip Spaulding brought hell to us all when he went on that rampage and yet everyone is so easy to sweep it under the rug like its nothing -- nothing at all! The sirens grow louder as the come closer. Grady: Sorry to have to cut this short but we have places to be, people to meet. So sianara, Springfield. Grady grabs Leah by the hand. Grady: Ready darling? Leah: (a beat to ponder, then) Yes. More than ever. Rick: LEAH! Mel: You are going nowhere with him! Mel breaks the two hands apart. Grady aims the gun at Mel. Grady: There ain't no stoppin' us woman. Now I would hate to have to shoot you, Mel. Now move... Mel stands in place for a sec and then willingly moves out the way. Mel: You can go... but alone. Not with my daughter! Leah: Mother, I am grown! Mel: I don't give a damn! You aren't going with him. Leah: Oh yes I am! Mel: No the hell you are not! Girl, I made you and I can break you. Leah throws a fit and smacks the punch bowl off the table. It shatters on the floor. Leah: Mom, why are you doing this me? I have to go. I am in too deep now. Mel: No you are not! He preyed on you. Don't you see that? Leah looks at her mother for an answer and then Grady. Leah: Not true, right? Grady and Leah stare into each others eyes for a period. He then leans over and kisses her on the head. Grady: Goodbye, partner. Grady flees out the building. Cyrus: Grady! Grady! Cyrus runs after him. Mel: Cyrus! Leah: (tearing up) He used me... He used me... AND on Leah distraught, FADE OUT COMING UP ON TGL: THE FINAL HALF: - Alan calls in a favor with some shady cops - One of the brothers dies via firing squad - The other one goes on the run

INT. BALCONY Driven with anger, Alex drags Alan behind her up the stairs. Alan finally breaks away when they reach the balcony. Alan: What now? Alex: India?! India?! Of all people you put in charge of public relations, you put India in charge! Alan is enthusiastic and pleased by Alex's rage. Sort of as if he is high off it. Alan: Of course. Who better than India to do public relations? Alex: HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DAMN MIND? Alan: Now, Sis-- Alex: Oh don't try too butter me up -- not now! You have revived a monster. And the sad part about is that you never consulted me! I thought we promised that we were going to run Spaulding as a team! Alan: Alex-- Alex: Oh why am I surprised? Why? I mean this is you who I am dealing with -- not someone logical. More tyrannical is what you are. What about Phillip? Have you consulted him? Alan: No. This why my decision to better the company. Spaulding Enterprise is suffering dearly and what better way to rejuvenate than by having someone like India helping us. Alex: Oh please. That woman is going to drive us into the ground with her incompetence and arrogance. Alan: You're being bias. Alex: Damn right I am. I can be biased when it comes to India. I know that girl from inside out. She is no good. Alan: Deal with it. India is here to stay. She already signed the contract. Alex: Then we'll break it. Alan: And she'll be able to get a hefty settlement out of this. Alex: Good for her. I am glad she'll be happy with that. I'll go give her the good news. Alex starts to walk off, but Alan grabs her by the arm stopping her. Alan: I'm not going to let you fire India due your prejudice towards her. Alex: Alan, stop! This coming from a man who've done every dirty deed there is in the business world trying to teach me morality? Alan: She is staying. Alex: Fine. But I'll just stage a board meeting to have her removed. Alan: And you'll be opening up a can of worms. Alex: Good! Alex storms off. CUT TO DAISY where she stands next to the punch table. Leah and "Erik" (Grady) approach the table. Daisy: Hey Leah. Nice costume. Leah: Thanks. Yours is nice too. Daisy: And who is the date? Leah becomes anxious. Leah: Umm -- he -- Grady: (southern accent) I'm Erik. Grady grabs her hand and gently kisses it. Daisy: Nice to meet you, Erik. Daisy is impressed by him. Leah manages to ease up. Erik: Shall we dance, Leah? Leah: Yeah. Leah nods to Daisy and takes Grady to the dance floor. Daisy watches on smiling for beat until she notices something weird about "Erik." His walk, too familiar to her. Daisy: If I did not know any better... (dismissing it) No. It can't be. It just can't be... CUT TO BACK ON THE TERRACE Trista stands alone away from the boys. She is a bit unnerved. The boys look at her in worry. Kevin: Your secret? Trista: I don't know how to say this, but... my father. He is the reason I came to Springfield. Kevin: Your father is in Springfield? I thought your father was dead? Trista: I lied. Rocky: Do we know him? Trista: Indeed. Kevin: OK. Well who is he? Trista: Rusty Shayne. Kevin & Rocky: RUSTY SHAYNE?! Trista: Yep. Rocky: Wow. Trista: That is why I came to Springfield. To find my father -- well his family. I knew he was in Tulsa. But I know that majority of my family is here. I mean what better way to get to know him then through the people that know him best. Rocky: So that is why you were so stunned to see him. Why didn't you tell him the truth? Trista: Because now is not the time. We hear a loud crash (the sound of glass crashing) in the background. Rocky: What is going on now? The three turn their attention towards the inside CUT TO DANCE FLOOR Phillip has Cyrus jacked up against a wall. Mel, Beth, and Rick try to grab Phillip off. Dancing ceases as everyone has their attention on this situation. Mel: What are you doing! Phillip: Mel, go away. Me and kangaroo boy have some things to discuss. Mel: I'm not going anywhere. You let him go! Beth: Phillip! Phillip, what are you doing! Phillip: Getting rid of the trash. Mel: Phillip, get off of him now! Rick, stop him! Rick: Why should I help? I for one support Phillip in beating the pretty boy up. Mel: (to Rick) STUPID BASTARD! I'm not the least bit surprised. You're just as deranged and Phillip is. Grady and Leah at this time make their way to the front of the crowd. As Grady is about to head over there, Leah stops him. Leah: Let me go. You go and prepare for the finale. Grady nods and stays while Leah advances to the situation. Leah: Mom, what is going on? Rick: Leah, get back. Leah: How about not. Mr. Spaulding, let Cyrus go now! An ominous glimmer in Phillip's eyes takes over. Cyrus grins, knowing he has brought the dark side out of Phillip. Cyrus: Come on silver spoon... kill me. Lizzie: (O.C) Dad! Stop! Mel and Beth continue to try and yank Phillip off. Phillip won't budge. Leah: (to Rick) Aren't you gonna stop him? Rick just stands there. No emotion. No response. Leah: Not the least bit surprised. Bill and James walk over and manage to pull Cyrus off. Cyrus dusts himself off. Meanwhile, Beth and Mel run to their respective others, checking them for scars. Mel: YOU ANIMALS! You people act like damn savages. What has Cyrus done to you all? Phillip: Breathed. He's scum just like his brother. Scum that needs to be rid of. Cyrus: You'd know about that, huh? Beth: My God you two stop! James, get your father a drink. Grady, now standing on the end of the punch table where the punch is located, pours something from a flask into a glass. When James approaches the table, Grady hands him the glass. James: Thanks man. Grady: No problem. No problem at all... James scurries back and hands it off to Beth. Beth hands Phillip the glass but he dismissive of it. Phillip: I don't need a damn drink! What I need is a shotgun! Alan emerges from amongst the crowd. Alan: That can be arranged but not tonight, Son... Mel grabs Cyrus and walks off. Beth: Here, Phillip! Drink this now! Phillip tries to fight her but give in and takes the glass. He guzzles down the poison. From a far, Grady watches on in delight. Grady: There you go. Down the poison. Down the poison... FADE OUT COMING UP -The Finale...

EXT. TERRACE Rocky stands alone drinking punch as Kevin and Trista come off the dance floor sharing a laugh. Trista: That was great! And you had the never to say you couldn't dance. Kevin: But I can't. Trista: You were fine. Rocky: You looked fine to me too. Kevin: Thanks, man. I really enjoyed myself. Rocky: Only the best for my best friend. Rocky turns away looking off into the night. Trista: You're not mad are you? Rocky: (turning back) Me? No. Trista: Something is bothering you. What is it now? Rocky: Spaulding boy. Both Trista and Kevin toss their arms up in defeat. Rocky: What? Kevin: Dude, you have to get over James and Daisy being with each other. Rocky: This coming from the guy who happens to like Daisy. Kevin blushes in embarrassment. Trista: If James is bothering you so much then do something about it. Punch him. Sock him. Kevin: Trista! Trista: What? I don't care. He ticked me off when he demoted me to the advice column. Hmph. Just jealous because he knows that I AM a better writer than he is. Kevin: (sadly) At least you're happy with what you're doing. Rocky: What is that suppose to mean? Kevin: Nothing. Just act like you never heard it. Kevin starts to walk inside. Trista gestures Rocky to stop his friends. Rocky dismisses her plea until Trista grabs him by the arm, swinging him up to Kevin. Rocky: Come on. Tell what is wrong. Kevin: I'm surprised you can't tell what my problem is. Trista: If it is about Daisy-- Kevin: It's not Daisy! It's me! I'm not happy. You guys constantly brag about how fun you are having in college while I am not. Trista and Kevin are puzzled by Kevin's confession. Rocky goes to interject when, Kevin: I hate my major! I don't wanna be a lawyer. But you know what, I have to be! Why?! Because my mom want me and Jason to be just like my dad. A lawyer. And I hate it. I just hate it! I can never be as passionate about the law as my dad was. Jason, yes. Me, no. I hate law. Trista: Then change your major. It's not that hard. People do it all the time. It's part of the college. (laughing) Hell after James demoted me, I might consider changing my major to get away from him. Kevin: (irate) It's not the same! Trista: I apologize then. Kevin: Don't. Rocky: Then what is it that you wanna do? What do you wanna be? What major has your passion? Kevin: You can't tell?! Trista finally gets it as she closely examines Kevin's costume while Rocky is still clueless. Rocky: I don't? Trista: (overlapping, murmur) A doctor. That's it. Rocky: What? Trista: A doctor. That is why you were looking the med lab that day I found you. The longing look you had in your face. Kevin nods his head. Trista: So you wanna be a healer? That's great! Kevin, you should totally do it! Kevin: It's not so easy when you have a mother like mine. Kevin, tired of it all, drops his face into his hands. CUT TO INT. POWDER ROOM India stands in the mirror fixing her hair when the door gently opens and in comes Alex. An ominous grins is all of a sudden wiped upon India's face. India: Why hello, Stepmother dearest. Alex: What do you want, India? India: Nothing. Can't a girl just say hello to her favorite stepmother? Alex: I'm your only stepmother. Get to the point. India: Why do you always assume that here is ploy when it comes to me? Alex: Because there is. India-- India: Look, Alex, I'm just being cordial. That is all. Alex is doubtful of this and just plays along. India: Can't we just get along? For once? Alex: Why? India, back then I had no choice to put up with you due to Leo but now-- India: You have no choice because we have to work together. Alex: Work together? India: Why yes. Did you not hear? Alex: Hear what? India: Alan gave me a job at Spaulding. Alex: HE DID WHAT?! India: Yes. He put me in charge of public relations. He said that I had that "special thing" that will bring publicity to this company. Alex paces back and forth, livid by this. India: Mommy, dear... you have no choice. I'm not going anywhere. See you at work. India closes her clutch purse and walks out the bathroom, very pleased. Alex: DAMMIT ALAN!!! And on Alex kicking the stall door in sheer anger, FADE OUT COMING UP ON THE NEXT HALF - Daisy suspicions arise - Alex give Alan a piece of her mind - Trista shares her secret - Phillip and Cyrus square off - Phillip is poisoned

EXT. BEACON HOTEL – NIGHT Leah looks as at Rick while searching for an answer. Rick: Leah, I asked you who you were talking too? Leah: I -- umm… I was talking too— The loud rustle of the leaves is heard and then all of a sudden, Grady hops out the bushes dressed in his phantom costume. Grady: (in a deep southern accent) I was, Sir. She was talkin' to me. Rick is perplexed by the presence of Grady. Rick: Do I know you? You look very familiar? Leah: NO! You don't know him he is new? Rick: (unsure) Are you sure? I've seen him somewhere. I can almost be certain… Leah: You have not met him. Rick: Oh really…What is your name young man? Grady is speechless. Leah: Dad! Have you ever heard of introducing yourself first? Rick: I'm talking to him, Leah! What is your name, Son? Grady: Erik! My name is Erik! Rick: Erik. OK. (extending his hand) Nice to meet you, Erik. Leah: I'll meet you inside, Erik. Grady nods his head understandingly. He scurries on the inside. Leah: (agitated) Why did you do that? Why? Rick: Do what? Leah: Oh so now your oblivious? You just badgered my date. Rick: I'm sorry but I just have to know who you're here with. Leah: You don't! Last time I checked I was an adult -- meaning I can do anything I please. Rick: Now I don't know about that… Leah: Leave me alone! Leah storms off leaving Rick at a loss. CUT TO INT. BEACON HOTEL BALLROOM – NIGHT Trista advances toward Kevin, who is posted up against the wall sipping punch. Trista: Are you ever going to come off that wall? Kevin: Why would I? Not like I have anyone to dance with. Trista: There's always me. Kevin is appreciative of this gesture. Kevin: Thanks. But I could not ask you to do that. Trista: But you could. I'm offering. Kevin: And Rocky is OK with this? Trista: He has no choice plus he agrees that I should dance with you. Kevin: I don't know… Trista: Kevin… Kevin sits the glass down on the table as Trista drags him onto the dance floor. Kevin: I'm warning you now that I am not a good dancer. Trista: Who cares. Let's dance. Kevin and Trista begin to dance. Looking on from a far is James slow dancing with Daisy. James looks on longing. DREAM SEQUENCE – JAMES' DAYDREAM Trista and James are intertwined on the dance floor slow dancing, arm in arm. No else is there but the two of them. Trista: Who knew you were romantic, James. James: And who knew I would have these feeling for you. Trista and James eyes interlock and the two slowly ease in for a kiss and as their lips are about to touch… Daisy: (V.O) James… END OF SEQUENCE James shakes his head coming out the daydream. Daisy looks concerned. Daisy: You OK? James: (pulling her back closer) Yeah. I'm fine. The two start to dance again but James just can't keep his eyes off of Trista. ON THE BALCONY Phillip is still scopes out the crowd. Lizzie: (O.C) Dad, hey you. Phillip turns around to see Lizzie and Bill (dressed as Catwoman & Batman) standing behind him. Lizzie: Why aren't you dancing? Phillip: (chuckles) No reason, sweetheart. I'd just rather stay up here and watch everyone else enjoy. (takes notice of the costume) Nice costume though. A bit risqué but nice. Lizzie lassos her whip and hits the floor with it making a loud CRACKLE. Lizzie: Thanks, Dad. Now excuse me and Bill while we— Phillip: Boogie? Lizzie: Eww no. Dance. Dad…(pats him on the back) enough with the old people lingo. Phillip: Old people! Lizzie and Bill head off laughing. Phillip, still laughing goes back to scoping out the crowd. Phillip: Old people. That silly daughter of mine… Amongst the crowd, Phillip notices something -- someone weird. He and Cyrus, who is dancing with Mel, meet eyes. So tense. So deadly. FADE OUT COMING UP ON THE GUIDING LIGHT - Leah sneaks Grady in as her date & Daisy is suspicious - Kevin shares his secret with Trista & Rocky. - Alex & India square off over her new position at Spauldings, laying the foundation for a Spaulding civil war. - Trista reveals her secret to her two friends as well - Rusty squares off a Senator prompting him to make a decision - Rusty is shocked...his fiance is here! - The Foley Brothers plan to poison Phillip - Alan calls in a favor - The night ends bad for someone KNOW YOUR GUIDING LIGHT: CLASSIC CLIP http://www.youtube.c...h?v=fE4yEorY100

INT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT - BALLROOM Alan and Phillip stand on the balcony overlooking everyone below dancing, conversing, just plain enjoying themselves. Phillip is dressed up as Centurion and Alan, George Washington. Phillip: It was a great idea to throw this party, Dad. Alan: Thanks, Son. Been awhile since Springfield has thrown such a party like this. Caroline (dressed up as Burlesque dancer) forms a wedge in between Alan and Phillip. Caroline: Sorry, Mr. Spaulding but I have something that came for Mr. Phillip. Caroline hands Phillip an envelope that reads: READ ALONE. Alan: Who is that from? Phillip: Don't know. No return address. Alan takes the envelope and is about to open it when Phillip takes it back. Phillip: Dad, it's for me. And it says READ ALONE. Meaning for me, not for you. Caroline chortles but Alan looks side eyes, reprimanding her to stop. Phillip: Dad, ease up. Go and dance with Caroline. Caroline: (joyous) Well that sound great! Alan: I don't-- Caroline drags Alan off to dance. Phillip, now alone, opens up the envelope to pull out a letter. The letter (in red ink) reads: "TONITE IS THE NIGHT...THE ENDING OF YOU..." Phillip places the letter in his pocket and agitated, scopes the room out. ON THE DANCE FLOOR Caroline finally drags him there and the two start to get down. Nearby is Trista (dressed as Scarlett O'Hara) and Rocky (as Rhett Butler) dancing. Rocky: Are you OK? I mean the way you were when you saw Mr. Shayne. Trista: I said I'm fine. Rocky: You sure? Trista: Positive. Guess I was just upset about the article still. Rocky: Well you shouldn't let Spaulding boy get to you. Rocky gazes over at James (dressed as Marc Antony) and Daisy (dressed as Cleopatra) dancing close. Rocky: What does my niece see in him? Why is she even here with him? Trista: Why are you so fixated on what they are doing? I thought I was your date for the evening? Rocky: You are. Trista: Then shouldn't your attention be on me? Rocky looks at Trista lovingly. Rocky: It should be. I apologize. Trista: Good. Rocky: But-- Trista: But what? What now? Rocky: Kevin. Kevin is who I wanted Daisy to come with. I just wish he would've had the balls to ask her. Trista: You know he is shy. As a matter of fact, where is Kevin? Rocky points across the room to Kevin (dressed as a surgeon), who stands up against the wall alone looking out at everyone. Trista: Poor Kevin. Maybe I should ask him to dance. Rocky: Maybe you should. But just ONE. You're my date. Trista dances away from Rocky. Trista: And you know it. Be right back. Trista heads off towards Kevin. Meanwhile, Mel and Cyrus come down the stairs arm in arm dressed up as the Monster of Frankenstein and his Bride. DJ: (on mic) Now entering, Mel Boudreau and her date, Cyrus Foley. Mel gleams at the sound of the applause from the crowd. Cyrus: Nice crowd tonight, eh? Mel: I say. Mel and Cyrus reach the final step met by Christina and Remy. Mel: Remy! Remy: Hey big sis. (coldly) Foley. Cyrus: Remy. And hello to you too, Christina. Christina: Thanks. You guys look great. Mel: So do you -- (confused) how are you two suppose to be? Christina: Ike and Tina! Duh, Mel. Mel: Oh my. How cliche. Remy: I agree. I would've rather been Whitney and Bobby. Mel is stunned by this. Cyrus: I happen to like them. Christina: Thanks. Despite the fact that Ike was a woman beater, he gave the world a precious gift...(spins around) TINA TURNER BABY!! Mel: (to herself) Jesus take the wheel... Remy: What was that, Mel? Mel: I said I need a drink. Mel chases after the waiter, who has just wandered by. For a beat, there is an awkward silence between Remy and Cyrus. Cyrus: So... Remy: Have you seen, Leah? Cyrus: She was right behind us outside, but I think she met up with some of her friends outside. Remy: Oh. Well maybe I'll get to see her before the night is over. CUT TO EXT. BEACON HOTEL - NIGHT Leah, dressed up as Christine (Phantom of the Opera), sneaks over to a bush nearby the entrance. She tosses the bag she is carrying into the bushes. Grady: (O.S) Ouch. Leah: (whispering) Sorry. We hear the sound of the bag unzipping. Leah: So -- do you like it? Grady: What the hell is this? Leah: It's Erik. Grady: Who? Leah: (moans) Erik. From Phantom of the Opera. Don't tell me you've never read it before. Grady: No. Did you forget that I grew up in an orphanage. Leah: So what. Many astute people were orphans. Grady: OK. But, the orphanage I grew up in was POOR! We didn't get books. Hell they didn't even care about schooling. Leah: My bad. I'll give you a copy of it before you leave after tonight. Grady: (sarcastically) Great...can't wait to read it. Leah: Listen you-- A touches Leah on the shoulder. She screams out and turns around to spot her father, Rick standing behind her dressed as Charlie Chaplin. Rick: Leah, who are you talking too? And on Leah searching for an answer: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=nvEiM5AUIb8 COMING UP TODAY'S EPISODE - Phillip grows uneasy about the letter - Leah sneaks Grady in as her date & Daisy is suspicious - Kevin shares his secret with Trista & Rocky. - Trista reveals her secret to her two friends as well - Rusty squares off a Senator prompting him to make a decision - Rusty is shocked...his fiance is here! - James wishes he was here with Trista - The Foley Brothers plan to poison Phillip - India shocks Alex when she reveals the new position Alan has given her at Spauldings. - Alex wants full control of Spaulding Enterprises and nothing less. - Alan calls in a favor - The night ends bad for someone...in a blood bath!

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.

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: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=zMbnF0KzACc NOTE: THESE CREDITS DON'T GO WITH MY SHOW. JUST USING THE ENDING THEME http://www.youtube.c...h?v=M2V-WdVbZlQ P&G/TELENEXT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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.

FADE IN: INT. CROSS CREEK – DAY – CONTINUATION Rusty and Hawk sit on the sofa playing with Colin when Reva comes in the room with a pot of coffee. Hawk: My has he grown! He just keeps getting bigger and bigger by the second. Must be that Shayne gene in em’. You know Rusty and Reva, all three of you were big babies too. Reva: (jokingly) I beg to differ. I was small and petit. Hawk: Oh whatever, sister. They all share a laugh. Rusty: So where did Jeffrey go? Reva: Who cares. I don’t. Hawk: Uh oh. What now? Reva: Nothing. Hawk: Nothing my behind. Reva, now you tell your daddy what is botherin’ you. Ya’ hear me now. Reva: Pa ain’t nothin’ wrong. Hawk: You lying, Reva. Reva: Daddy! Hawk: Well fine. I won’t ask you anymore. Reva: Good. Let’s drop it. We have better things to talk about beside Jeffrey. Rusty: Like you getting your old job back at Lewis Construction? Reva: (pouring coffee in their mugs) How did you know about that? Did Joshua call you and tell you? Rusty: No, Billy did. Reva: That ole loud mouth. I wanted to share the news with you all. Hawk: Who cares? I wanna know why you and Jeffrey are going at it and I wanna know now! Reva & Rusty: Pa! Hawk: Oh don’t you two think you are going to gang up on me. Not gonna work. Back then, yes. But now, no. Rusty: Pa, she said to drop it. (sips his coffee) Take the hint. Hawk: Well that is thing…I don’t take the hint. When I wanna know something, I get to the bottom of it and Reva – you should understand that all the meddling you do. Reva: (taken aback) Me? Meddlesome. Hawk: Yes you. Reva: You’re not going to drop this until I tell you, won’t you? Hawk: Nope. (slides forward in his seat) Now get to talkin’ sister. Rusty: Dad, please. If Reva doesn’t want to tell you about Jeffrey trying to help Olivia toss Marah out the funeral then oh well… Reva: How did you know that! Hawk: (overlapping) What! Rusty: Oops… Reva: How did you know that? Joshua? Billy? Cassie? Rusty: No, Frank. Reva: Uggh!! Can’t people in this town keep their mouth shut for once. Hawk: Forget that, sister. I can’t believe that O’Neill tried to have Marah tossed out the church – I should’ve tossed him out on his keister when he was here -- (coming the realization) and why didn’t you say anything till now, Rusty boy? Rusty: Dad, it was none of your business. Hawk: Like hell it wasn’t. How about when you have kids and they get in trouble – then you tell me it’s not your business. CUT TO: INT. SPRINGFIELD U – DAY - NEWSROOM Trista approaches a door that reads “THE COUGAR TELEGRAPH.” She opens the door to enter inside the school newspaper office where her fellow peers work about on the paper. James stands at the helm of the room overlooking everything and quickly notices Trista sliding into the room. James: You’re late, Tucker. Trista: By a minute! James: And a lot can happen in a minute. Now you whined about me letting you get onto the staff and you can’t even do a single thing such as showing up on time? Trista: Someone is being very melodramatic… James: Call it what you want but I want our school to lead other schools in the state when it comes to the news. Apparently you don’t have the same drive. Trista: I do. James: Then why are you late? Trista: I had to help a friend? James: Who? Rocky? That boy— Trista: Oh shut up. It wasn’t Rocky. It was Kevin. James: Kevin? Kevin Marler? Trista: Yes, Kevin Marler. You know the guy who happens to be your cousin. James: I know that. But what is wrong with Kevin? Trista: He wouldn’t tell me. James: Then there was probably no problem. See if you had that initiative to figure out what is wrong with your friends and aim that at the paper— Trista: Oh shut up, James. Trista walks away from James to her station where she flicks on her computer. James: You know you are going to pay for this. Trista: You running your mouth and barking out orders is punishment enough. James: That is not what I am talking about. James reaches over and grabs a big mail sack and tosses it on Trista’s desk. Trista’s jaw drop because she knows that James is about to do. Trista: YOU’RE DEMOTING ME TO THE ADVICE COLUMN?! James: As editor of this paper it is my duty to demote anyone that gets out of line and done not pull their slack – so yes if that answers your question. I am demoting you. Have funny, Trista – or should I say Abby? James walks off laughing but Trista is not going to stand for this. She chases after him. Trista: Why? Why are you doing this to me? I should tell Daisy! James: Tell her. Not like she’s going to change my opinion on this. You’re doing the advice column and that is it. Deal with it. Trista slams her fists on the table. Trista: No! Oh no! I’m one of the best damn reporters on the staff. Better than you might I add. James: Oh really? Trista: Really! We all know you only got appointed to the position because you’re granddad sits on the school board. Everyone knows that a SENIOR should be editor. Not a freshman. James: My granddad had nothing to do with me getting this position. Trista: Oh please. You can fool Daisy with that drivel you spit out but not me. Not Trista Tucker! James: Get to work. James sits at his desk. Trista: Fine. I’ll do the damn advice column, James, just to show you that I am not only a better writer than you but versatile as well. James: Good. Then do it. Trista storms off. Scott, James’ friend and fellow journalist advances toward him. Scott: Here you go. Scott hands James his article. James snatches it. James: She has the nerve—did you hear her allegations? My granddad helped me get on this paper. Get real? Scott: James… James: What? Scott: Now we have been friends since we went to Lincoln Prep together and I have been nothing but honest with you, right? James: Where are you going with this? Scott: I think you like her. James: (buried in the article) Who? Scott: Trista. James shoots a menacingly look at Scott. James: Are you on crack? Scott: No…Just calling things the way I see it. James hands Scott back his article. Scott walks away leaving James, uncomfortable. James: Me? Like Tucker? James looks over in Tirsta’s direction. Trista, not noticing James watching her, pours the bag of mail on her station. The mass of mail causes her to moan. James: …Nah. James looks back at Trista and forms a smile on his face. A loving smile. FADE OUT

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

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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