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

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

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

    Trista: Now what?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    James laughs. Trista fumes even more.

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

    James: The Coopers?

    Trista: Duh.

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

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

    James: I just wanna see how you are doing.

    Trista starts to push James out the room.

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

    James: But--

    Trista: Goodbye!!

    Trista slams the door in James face.

    Trista: Dumb ass...

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

    HALLWAY

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

    CUT TO:






    INT. HARLEY'S KITCHEN - DAY

    Harley moves rampant through the kitchen opening and closing drawers.

    Harley: Where is it? Where is it?

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

    Frank: What are you doing?

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

    Franks frowns.

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

    Harley: Of course.

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

    Harley: Frank, what are you saying?

    Frank: Nothing.

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

    Frank: Come on! I never said that.

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

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

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

    Harley: Get out! Get out now!

    Frank laughs and head back down the hallway.

    Harley: (laughing) Idiot...

    DISSOLVE INTO:




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    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,




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  2. NothinButAttitude
    FADE IN:

    INT. MEL'S BEDROOM - DAY

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

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

    Leah breaks down and props her head on the door.

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

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

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

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

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

    Felicia: How is she?

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

    Christina: Poor Mel...

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

    Felicia: Clayton? What are you doing?

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

    Felicia: Clayton--

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

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

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

    Christina: Remy!!

    Christina socks him in the arm.

    Remy: Well it's the truth.

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

    Clayton: I don't wanna hear it.

    Clayton continues up the stairs while Felicia still calls out:

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

    Remy: Mom--

    Felicia: NOW!!

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

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

    No answer.

    Clayton: Mel! Open this door now!

    Now answer.

    Remy: Dad, enough. Come on.

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

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

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

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

    Harley: Clayton, maybe we can help.

    Clayton: I doubt that I am her father.

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

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

    Blake: Ten minutes then.

    Clayton and Remy descend down the stairs.

    Blake gently knocks on the door.

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

    Harley: Watch out.

    Blake: What?

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

    Blake: Oh God.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Harley and Blake are stunned.

    Blake: ...Baby?

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

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

    Harley: You're pregnant?

    Mel: Yep.

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

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

    Mel: I'm not going have it.

    Blake and Harley: WHAT?

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

    Blake: Mel!

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

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

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

    Harley: Mel, that is not right.

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

    Suddenly Leah peeks her head into the room.

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

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

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

    And on Harley and Blake feeling guilty,



    FADE OUT


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



  3. 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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  4. NothinButAttitude
    INT. BAUER KITCHEN

    Open up on Michelle fixing lunches for the kids, and then Danny comes down the stairs.

    Danny: The kids aren’t down here yet?
    Michelle: No. (then) Hope! Robbie! Hurry up!
    Danny: I’m gonna be late if they don’t hurry up.
    Michelle: For what?
    Danny: Michelle, the debate! You don’t remember?
    Michelle: (covering) Oh—oh yeah. It just slipped my mind.
    Danny: OK . . . You’re going to be there, right?
    Michelle: I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
    Danny: Good.

    Danny kisses Michelle on the lips.

    Danny: Tell them I’m in the car.

    Michelle nods. Danny exits.

    Michelle: (irritated) KIDS!

    Hope and Robbie run down the stairs, backpacks and all.

    Michelle: What took you so long!
    Robbie: Hope, hogging the bathroom again.
    Hope: You liar!

    Michelle rubs her head as she in real pain.

    Michelle: I don’t wanna hear it. Just go!

    The kids grab their lunch and head for the door. Hope keeps going; however, Robbie stops, noticing something is wrong.

    Robbie: You alright.
    Michelle: I’m fine. Just go before you make your father late.
    Robbie: OK . . . I love you, Mom.
    Michelle: Umm hmm.

    Wounded by Michelle not returning her love, Robbie exits.

    Michelle: (sighs) I thought they’d never leave.

    Michelle pulls a flask out of her pocket, unscrews it, and has a swig of the gin inside of the flask. She takes a deep breath as this drink soothes her—or so she thinks. . .

    CUT TO

    INT. TOWERS

    J reads the paper while Tom stuffs his face with food. Tom notices J hasn’t touched anything on his plate.

    Tom: You gonna eat that?
    J: (lowering paper) Eat what?
    Tom: (pointing at pancakes) That.
    J: Go ahead.

    Tom takes the pancakes off his plate and starts to eat them.

    J: There is seriously no one hiring in this town. I’m regretting sticking around.
    Tom: I don’t know why you just don’t join Springfield PD. I mean you—
    J: You know what I don’t want to join the force. I don’t why you’d even bring that up!

    Tom notices that J is agitated by his suggestion, and possible hurt. He better ease the pain . . .

    Tom: Sorry.
    J: No. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t’ve snapped on you.
    Tom: It’s fine.

    Alan steps off the elevator and passes them when,

    J: I don’t know if we are going to work in this town. I mean no one is hiring with our qualifications.

    Alan stops dead in his tracks to realize that he may have found two young bucks to assist him. He steps up to them.

    Alan: You two looking for work?
    J: Yeah. Why?
    Alan: Because I just might be hiring . . .

    On Alan smiling (and up to something),

    CUT TO

    EXT/INT. TRAILER

    Dylan enters into the onsite trailer, as Josh looks over the mail.

    Dylan: Morning, Uncle Josh.
    Josh: Morning, Dylan. You’ve seen Reva?
    Dylan: Not yet. You sure she’s isn’t in the hotel with Cassie.
    Josh: No. Just talked to Cassie. She hasn’t seen her either.
    Dylan: She probably overslept.
    Josh: Maybe. I’m just wondering why she’s been allowing the mail to accumulate over time.
    Dylan: Well she can’t be in two places at once. I mean she’s doing secretarial work with us and with the Beacon. Plus Colin—she’s got a handful.
    Josh: You’re right.

    Still going through the mail, Josh reaches a package that reads “FOR JOSHUA LEWIS”. He opens it up to pull out a unmarked CD. A note falls out of the envelope too. Josh unfolds the note that reads “Press Play.”

    Josh: Who sent this?
    Dylan: (looks over) Don’t know. What does the note say?
    Josh: Press play.
    Dylan: You think it was a CD that Reva might’ve burned?
    Josh: Let’s see.

    Josh pops the CD into his computer and presses play. A song starts to play.

    Josh: What is this?
    Dylan: Never heard this song in my life.

    Suddenly, Billy comes in and at the sound of the music, starts dancing.

    Billy: Morning! You guys are jamming in here!
    Josh: Did you send this to me?
    Billy: No. Why would I send you a CD when I have one of those fancy things . . . (searching) What is it called?
    Dylan: An I-Pod?
    Billy: Yeah! But whoever it sent this to you has great taste! The Beach Boys!
    Josh: This is the Beach Boys?
    Billy: Yeah! You don’t remember this song?
    Josh: I’m not a real big Beach Boys fan.
    Billy: Oh. Well you always had sucky taste when it came to music.
    Josh: Ha. Ha. Very funny.

    Josh continues to go through the mail.

    Dylan: Well what’s the name of the song, Dad?
    Billy: Diamond Head, boy! I’mma have to get Billy boy to send you my I-Pod playlist.

    Dylan and Billy laugh, but something doesn’t sit right with Josh.

    Josh: (thought) Diamond Head?!

    The song ends when the computer starts to spark and going into flames.

    Billy: What the—
    Josh: Everybody watch out!

    Josh grabs the extinguisher and puts the flame out. Billy and Dylan let the windows up to let out the smoke.

    Reva (OC): What is going on here?

    Josh turns to see Reva standing in the door.

    Reva: I asked you all a question— (noticing computer) My computer!

    Reva rushes over and examines what use to be her computer.

    Reva: Who did this?
    Josh: (murmurs) You tell me . . .

    On Josh bothered,

    CUT TO





    INT. TRAILER – MOMENTS LATER

    It’s just Josh and Reva sitting in the trailer, alone. Josh sits at his desk, still bothered yet hiding it as he works on blueprints. Reva drops her computer into the trash and turns to Josh.

    Reva: Thanks a lot, Joshua.
    Josh: (still working) I said sorry.
    Reva: Well it’s not like a lot of work is going to get done today.

    Josh ignores her.

    Reva: Joshua!

    Josh spins around to face Reva.

    Josh: What?!
    Reva: What’s wrong with you?!
    Josh: Nothing.
    Reva: Clearly there is something wrong with you.
    Josh: I’m just agitated.
    Reva: I see that.
    Josh: This whole place could’ve burned down if it wasn’t for that crap PC, Reva! I told you get a Mac!
    Reva: Oh don’t blame my computer, or what use to be! You shouldn’t’ve been on my computer!
    Josh: Even if I wasn’t on your computer, it would’ve still caught fire. This trailer could’ve caught fire had we not had a fire extinguisher in here! We could’ve lost blueprints and contracts worth millions. Billy, Dylan, and I could’ve died! And—
    Reva: It would’ve been your fault. No one told you to stick a CD in my PC.

    Josh turns away.

    Josh: Just get a Mac, OK?
    Reva: If I get one, you’re gonna buy it!
    Josh: (waving, dismissing) Fine.

    Reva spins Josh’s chair around, facing her again.

    Reva: Something is wrong, Bud. What is it?
    Josh: (not looking in her eyes) Nothing.

    Reva grabs Josh by the face, forcing him to look in her eyes.

    Reva: Tell me, Bud. What’s wrong?

    CUT TO

    INT. BAUER’S HOUSE (DANNY & MICHELLE ROOM)

    Michelle is passed out on the bed with the flask lying nearby. We hear the door slam from downstairs, as does Michelle.

    Michelle jumps up and looks at the clock. Damn! She’s missed Danny’s rally.

    She rushes grabs the flask and places it back into her pocket before she rushes into the

    INT. BATHROOM

    where Michelle grabs the bottle of mouthwash and gargles then spits to kill the smell of alcohol on her breath. Noticing her eyes are red, she douses water in her face then sticks her head underneath the sink to wet it.

    She turns the shower on for a bit, hot enough to create a fog—as if she’s been doing something. She then snags a towel from nearby and wraps it around her hair.

    Danny then barges into the room, mad.

    Danny: Michelle!

    Michelle peeks out the bathroom.

    Michelle: Baby, I am so sorry.
    Danny: Start explaining.
    Michelle: I got so wrapped up with the electric company, and arguing with them over our bill amount.
    Danny: Why?
    Michelle: It’s too much, Danny! We don’t use that much electricity.
    Danny: But you could’ve done that later on.
    Michelle: Oh no. This matter needed to be handled now!
    Danny: So you’re worried about an electric bill instead of my rally?
    Michelle: No!! I just realized when I got the phone with them that you’re rally started, so I rushed to take a shower, and get ready when— (turning on the tears) Danny, I am so sorry! I’m just so overwhelmed with moving back here and Aunt Meta’s death . . .

    Danny takes Michelle into his arms, holding her tightly.

    Danny: Sshh. It’s fine. I understand.
    Michelle: Trust me . . . I was rushing to get there.
    Danny: It’s just one of many.
    Michelle: I swear! I—
    Danny: (reassuring her) Don’t. You’ll make the next one. OK?

    Michelle nods. Danny kisses her on the forehead. He then sits on the bed and takes off his shoes.

    Michelle: (wiping away tears) It would probably be awkward for me to ask how did it go?
    Danny: No it wouldn’t and it went great. Would’ve been better if you were there. But next time.

    Michelle feels bad, as Danny turns on the

    INSERT – TV

    With a commercial of Doris about to run.

    VOICE: How do you like your mayor?

    A shot of a piece of raw meat.

    VOICE: Do you want a mayor with a mob past? A mob momma?

    A shot of Carmen then a shot of Danny pops up on the screen with a big red X over his face.

    VOICE: Or how about a mayor that is so backwoods that they wouldn’t even know how to spell politics?

    A shot of the Shayne/Lewis clans, photo-shopped to look like hicks. Then a shot of Rusty across with Danny’s with a big black X over his face.

    VOICE: No because you want the best WOMAN for the job—that woman being Doris Wolfe. . .

    Doris walks in the middle with her hands on her hips, tossing her hair with the wind blowing.

    Doris: The baddest b*tch! If you reelect me, the job will get done! Well done! How do you like your mayor?

    A end shot of Doris smiling then taking a bite out of a piece of well-done steak.

    VOICE: This message was paid for by Doris Wolfe and the USDA.

    END OF COMMERCIAL

    On Danny and Michelle speechless,

    CUT TO

    INT. HAWK’S APT

    A knock at the door. Hawk rushes to the door.

    Hawk: Who is it?
    Female Voice: Laurel!

    Hawk opens the door to reveal Laurel Tucker, Trista’s mother.

    ANNOUNCER: The role of Laurel Tucker is being played by Robin Christopher.

    Laurel: Where is she, Hawk? Where is Trista?

    On Hawk surprised to see Laurel,

    CUT TO

    INT. HOSPITAL (SWITZERLAND)

    A pair of designer shoes, worn by a man, enter inside a room and walk up to bed. He sits next to the bed and we reveal John Hu.

    ANNOUNCER: The role of John Hu is being played by Stephen Nichols.

    John: The plan is going accordingly. By the time you come to again, our dynasty will be built. We will rule over the drug game in America like I have in Europe. Sleep tight, my love.

    John leans over to kiss a comatose Carmen on the forehead before he turns and leaves.

    On a slight grin starting to form on Carmen’s face,

    FADE OUT




  5. 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





  6. NothinButAttitude
    INT. REVA'S LIVING ROOM

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

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

    Reva: I understand but how?

    Trista: Through sex. I mean how else--

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Reva sits on the thought.

    Reva: You are right.

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

    Reva: True.

    Trista: Mrs. O'Neill --

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

    A slight smile comes over Trista's face.

    Reva: Anyone else knows about this?

    The doorbell rings.

    Reva: Hold that thought.

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

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

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

    Reva reenters standing behind Hawk.

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

    Hawk: About what?

    Trista: Maybe I should go...

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

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

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

    Hawk: What do you mean think? She is.

    Reva: She is?!

    Trista (overlapping): I am?!

    Hawk: Why yes.

    Reva: You knew?!

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

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

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

    Trista: At Emory.

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

    Trista & Reva: Huh?

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

    And on Trista verklempt

    CUT TO



    INT. TOWERS RESTARAUNT

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

    Blake: Kevin? Honey, are you alright?

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

    Blake: You sure?

    Kevin: I said I was OK.

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

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

    Clarissa interjects diverting the conversation:

    Clarissa: Oh, Mom!

    Blake: What?

    Clarissa: You have lipstick on your teeth.

    Blake: I do?

    Clarissa: Yep.

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

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

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

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

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

    Clarissa: OK!

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

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

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

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

    Kevin gasps.

    Kevin: What the hell?!

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

    Kevin (holding back): Clarissa...

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

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

    Clarissa: Like what?

    Kevin: Like padded or unpadded.

    Clarissa gasps, covering her chest, and

    CUT TO

    INT. ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE

    Holly: Hope? What are you saying?

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

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

    Holly (eyeing Hope): Let me go.

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

    Holly: I can't keep this from Ed.

    Hope: It wouldn't be the first time.

    Holly: But there won't be another.

    A-M: Enough!

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

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

    Hope takes this in, wounded.

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

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

    A-M: The truth hurts, huh?

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


    THE END




  7. NothinButAttitude
    INT. ALAN MICHAEL'S OFFICE

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

    Holly: Did I hear you correctly?

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

    Holly: Hope?

    Hope: (sighs) Yes. Its me.

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

    Holly: But you are supposed to be--

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

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

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

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

    Hope: No!

    Holly: Why?!

    Hope turns away from them, grief stricken.

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

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

    Hope snatches away.

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

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

    Hope: Holly!

    And on Holly conflicted,

    CUT TO




    INT. MEL'S CLASS

    Mel is still stunned from Kevin's accusation.

    Mel: How do you know?

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

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

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

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

    Kevin: Do we have too?

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

    Kevin: It's not.

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

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

    Mel: Then what?

    Kevin: Medicine.

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

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

    Mel: Because of me?

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

    Mel: Then why not go into medicine.

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

    On Mel taken back

    CUT TO




    INT. REVA'S DINING ROOM

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

    Reva: What is this?

    Trista: I-I can explain?

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

    Trista: Well see --

    Reva: Spit it out! Who are you!

    Trista: I'M YOUR NIECE!

    Reva: ...What?

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

    And on Reva shocked,

    FADE OUT



  8. NothinButAttitude
    INT. CEDARS (ER/HALLWAY)

    Alex lies motionless hooked up to the machines as her family crowds around outside her room waiting patiently. Suddenly, Rick makes his way down the hall and Phillip spots him and rushes over to him. The rest of the family follows suit, crowding behind Phillip with worried looks on their faces.

    Alan: Give it to us straight, Bauer!
    Lizzie: Shut up, Granddad.
    Phillip: Any news?
    Rick: Yes. Alex will be just fine.
    Beth: Thank God.
    Rick: She just had a slight heart attack. Luckily, Alan found her before it got worse. But I am curious as to what caused Alex to have a heart attack.
    Beth: Ask, Alan.

    Everyone looks at Alan, demanding answers.

    Alan: I am just as clueless as you are.
    Phillip: You better hope that Alan Michael finds out what that phone call was about, and it better not be tied to you.
    Alan: I had nothing to with Alex having a heart attack! If she didn’t lie in bed eating all the damn time, watching Turner Classic Movies, she wouldn’t be in the mess she is in!

    India and Dorrie come charging down the corridor towards the family. Phillip groans.

    Rafe: What are you two doing here?
    India: Alexandra! Where is my stepmother?! Is she alright?!

    On India, panicking,

    CUT TO




    INT. CEDARS

    Picking up where we left off. . .

    India: Is she alright?!
    Beth: Like you care.
    India: I actually do, Beth. She is my stepmother.
    Lizzie: Was!
    Alan: (to India) She is fine, sweetheart.
    Phillip: Sweetheart? (pointing at Alan & India) What’s going on here?
    India: What are you talking about? Just because he called me sweetheart doesn’t mean we are sleeping together, Phillip.
    Beth: I bet that is a lie.
    India: Oh . . . you’d know seeing as sleeping through the Spaulding clan is up your alley, Beth. I’ve always wondered when Alan Michael was going to have his turn. . .

    Beth goes to swipe at India, but Phillip and Rick hold her back.

    India: My, my. . . I must’ve struck a nerve.
    Lizzie: Why don’t you just leave, India! You’re not even family.
    Dorrie: And there goes the Princess. Always trying to dictate. . . At first, I didn’t believe it but now I do. No wonder all the men you’ve loved found solace elsewhere. Coop, Jonathan . . .—I wonder when Bill will get the hint and exit stage left?
    James: Hey, Dad, there’s Alan Michael.

    Alan Michael joins the crowd.

    Phillip: Did you find out anything?
    A-M: Yep. For once, Dad had nothing to do with the situation.
    India: (resting her head on Alan’s chest) What a relief. . .
    Alan: (to India) What’s that supposed to mean?
    James: Then what caused Aunt Alex to pass out?
    A-M: Fletcher.
    Rick: Fletcher? Fletcher Reade?
    A-M: He called Alex from Paris.
    India: And that nearly killed her? A man calling her?
    Alan: Trust me, India, if you were in her shoes, you’d have a heart attack if a man called you too.

    Alan and India share a sly grin.

    Lizzie: That’s not funny!
    A-M: Fletcher said that there was an accident involving Nick.
    Phillip: Is he alright?
    A-M: No. His plane went down into the ocean. They haven’t recovered his body.
    Beth: Poor Alex!
    A-M: Sad thing is that they think that this has something to do with Uncle Mike too.
    Rick: What?
    A-M: Fletcher told me that Mike and Nick were working on a case together involving dirty politicians. Supposedly, they were doing business with a huge cartel throughout Europe. Mike got Nick to do some investigating and things went left. FBI is assuming that both incidents are tied together.
    Lizzie: What about Susan?
    A-M: (clearing his throat, emotional) She’s dead.

    This revelation just stuns everyone. There is a moment of silence as they all reflect on what is going on.

    Alan: Was the boy on the plane—Little Nicky?
    A-M: Umm . . . no. I called the boarding school in Switzerland and he is still there.
    Alan: Then we should go and get him.
    Phillip: For what, Dad?
    Alan: He should be near family!
    Phillip: I seriously doubt that he wants to be surrounded by of bunch of strangers.
    Alan: We’re not strangers. We’re family. . .
    James: That he’s never known. Only person he knows is Aunt Alex and she is in no condition to go and get him.
    Alan: Not true! He knows Alan Michael!
    A-M: He does.
    Alan: Then you should go and get him. Bring him back to Springfield so he can be near his family.
    Lizzie: Grandpa, this isn’t the time for you to start staking claim on what is yours! This boy has lost another set of parents . . . again.

    Beth walks over to the door and peeks on Alex, resting peacefully

    Beth: (misty eyed, to self) So has Alex. First Lujack and now Nick.

    Beth gently places on her hand on the window as tears stream down her eyes and

    CUT TO

    INT. BEACON HOTEL (LOBBY)

    Marah and Cassie stand at the counter looking at fabrics as Olivia steps off the elevator and walks over to them.

    Olivia: (re: fabric) That’s cute. I like it.

    Marah and Cassie look at each other then back at Olivia, bewildered.

    Marah: Y-You like it?
    Olivia: Isn’t that what I said?
    Cassie: You do realize that Marah picked it out don’t you.
    Olivia: Of course.
    Cassie: (not convinced, hand on hip) What are you up to, Olivia?
    Olivia: (feigning confusion) What do you mean?
    Cassie: I said that Marah—
    Olivia: I heard you. She picked out that fabric for the suites. I said I like it. I am allowed to like it, am I?
    Cassie: Sure.

    Olivia starts to walk off, then

    Olivia: (turning around) Marah. . .

    Marah looks up at Olivia, uneasy.

    Olivia: (musters up tears) I apologize for my actions. I realized that Sam would be upset if I treated you this way and I should realize that what happened in Switzerland was an accident. I hope you accept my apology.

    Marah nods with a smile, accepting her apology.

    Olivia: Welcome aboard.
    Marah: Thank you.

    Olivia nods back before turning away and walking off with a devilish grin on her face. She has Marah right where she wants her. . .

    CUT TO

    INT. COMPANY

    (ANNOUNCER: THE ROLE OF KEVIN MARLER WILL NOW BE PLAYED BY CHANDLER MASSEY)

    Jason and Kevin occupy a booth. Jason gobbles down his meal as if it is his last as Kevin watches on amused. Jason looks up, realizing his brother watching him.

    Jason: Something on my face?
    Kevin: No.
    Jason: (putting down his fork) Then what is it, twin?
    Kevin: Just the fact that you are eating like you haven’t eaten in months.
    Jason: I have but you know how the food is in Europe.
    Kevin: True. Nothing compares to a home cooked meal or a meal from Company.
    Jason: You can say that again.
    Rocky, waiting on the twins, comes from back and to their table.
    Rocky: You guys need anything else?
    Kevin: I think we’re good.

    Kevin looks at Jason to make sure, and Jason gives him the thumbs up as continues to devour his meal.

    Rocky: (sliding into the booth) How weird is it that we’re all back home—back in Springfield.
    Jason: (wiping his mouth) Makes no difference to me whether I am there or here, I still have to deal with the fact that Rick Bauer and good ole’ cousin, Phillip is walking around free after killing our—
    Kevin: Jason, I don’t wanna hear it.
    Jason: It’s true. Anything that happens to those two if fine with—

    The intro music to WSPR plays.

    Kevin: Mom and Dinah are on!

    INSERT – TV

    On the TV at the news desk (like a roundtable) sits Dinah, Reginald, and Blake.

    Kevin, Rocky, and Jason get up and crowd around the TV with everyone else watching on.

    Blake: Hello, I’m Blake Marler.
    Reginald: I’m Reginald Wilson.
    Dinah: And I am Dinah Marler. Welcome to the new WSPR evening news!

    INT. WSPR

    Holly stands behind the cameraman, grinning at her new creation. She gives the gang a “thumbs up.”

    Blake: Today’s news, Bay City’s printing heiress, Amanda Cory, has been allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, Evan Frame. Word is that he has also kidnapped his aunt, Sharlene Frame as well.
    Dinah: (interjecting) This isn’t the first interaction between the Frames and Corys as Evan’s mother, Janice Frame, was once married to Mac Cory, father of Amanda Cory.
    Blake: (mumbling) That was my line.
    Dinah: (ignoring her) Janice Frame was eventually murdered by Rachel Cory, wife of Mac and mother of Amanda Cory, after—
    Blake: JANICE FRAME’S (eyeing Dinah) plan to murder Mac Cory was discovered by Rachel Cory.

    Reginald’s eyes widen at the sight of these two passively going at each other. Holly watches on for a second then buries her face in her hand, embarrassed.

    Dinah: Listen here, Blake. . .
    Blake: What, Dinah?
    Holly (watching on) Dear God. . .
    Reginald: (saving it) WE ARE going to (hesitantly laughing) turn it over to our sister affiliate KBAY and reporter, Ashanti Billingslea. Take it away. Please. . .
    Holly: Cut!

    Holly storms onto the set.

    Holly: You do realize that we are live?!
    Blake: She started it.
    Dinah: I told you that she wasn’t right for the job, Holly.
    Blake: Oh please. We were only a few minutes into the show and I was already carrying you two.
    Reginald: (taken back) You did what? Hold on, Red, no one has to carry Reginald Wilson. Let me get that straight right now. Any monkey can read from a teleprompter.
    Blake: Are you calling me a monkey?!
    Holly: (starting to lose it) Guys. . .
    Director (OS): We’re back on in a minute.
    Dinah: If the banana fits. And we know that you’ve had MANY bananas in your mouth, and in your—
    Blake: Oh really? This coming from Lizzie Borden!
    Director (OS): Thirty seconds. . .

    Holly throws her hands up in defeat and storms off the set.

    Dinah: You always like to bring up the fact that I accidentally killed Hart. That was years ago!
    Reginald: (loosening his ties, uncomfortable) You—You killed someone?
    Blake: Sure did. MY BROTHER!
    Director: Twenty seconds!
    Dinah: This coming from the same chick that was off her rocker not too long ago. Does the Springfield Blogger ring a bell?!
    Blake: But did I kill anyone?
    Dinah: No but I bet you wish you could me.
    Blake: Don’t tempt me.
    Director: Ten seconds!
    Reginald: I think I’m gonna be sick.
    Dinah: Honey, it doesn’t take too much to tempt you. Reginald, do you know that my father was with her mother before she seduced him? I never knew what my father saw in this wh*re. . .

    Blake gasps.

    Dinah: (continuing) I mean all the Spaulding rode her hard and put her out to pasture. I guess she had to start working on poor Phillip’s biological family seeing as she went through the adoptive family.
    Blake: B*tch!
    Director: 5. . .4. . .3. . .2. . .1!

    Dinah, Blake, and Reginald smile at the camera like nothing ever happened and all is well.

    Reginald: Welcome back to WSPR!

    Holly faints in the background.

    CUT TO

    INT. COMPANY

    Pick up on Kevin, Jason, and Rocky still watching TV. Kevin and Jason glance at each other.

    Kevin: (joking) Looks like everything is going well there for now.
    Jason: How long do give them?
    Kevin: Two weeks.
    Jason: I say a week tops.

    Daisy comes down the stairs, put on her apron and walks over the gang. She’s a bit upset.

    Rocky: Hey, what’s wrong?
    Daisy: James just called me. His aunt is in the hospital.
    Rocky: Alexandra?
    Daisy: Yeah. I wanna take off but I have to work this shift now. I feel like horrible girlfriend.

    Daisy storms off into the kitchen and Rocky chases after her. Kevin looks over at Jason, who shrugs his shoulder.

    Jason: Guess God answered my prayers quicker than usual.

    Kevin and Jason slide back in the booth.

    Kevin: Don’t say that. Alexandra happens to be a nice woman and was very close to Dad.
    Jason: I know. However, she was also the woman that led the witch hunt against Grandpa Roger. She was also the same woman that treated Mom like dirt beneath her feet and tried to get rid of her when she married to that scum, Phillip.
    Kevin: That was before our time, and neither Mom nor Grandpa was a saint.
    Jason: Who is?
    Kevin: So you think it’s OK that this poor woman had a heart attack?
    Jason: Did I say that?
    Kevin: No but your mood says otherwise.
    Jason: Guess what? You’re wrong.
    Kevin: I don’t think I am. Especially since this affects Phillip.
    Jason: Whatever.
    Kevin: I’m warning you now, if you came back to town on a crusade to take down Rick and Phillip—
    Jason: Why are you so protective of those two?
    Kevin: Because Phillip is our cousin and Rick was a friend of Dad.
    Jason: Oh no. It’s deeper than that.
    Kevin: It really isn’t.
    Jason: It is.
    Kevin: Like I said before, if you came back here to go on a crusade to ruin Phillip and Rick then you better pack up and head back to Europe.
    Jason: Nice try, twin. I’m not leaving that easily and Rick and Phillip aren’t getting off that easily either. . .

    On Jason, with a look of determination and vengeance


    FADE OUT


    THE END




  9. NothinButAttitude
    INT. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION TRAILER – DAY

    Josh and Billy enter giggling and joking with one another. This moment ceases once they realize Reva lying on the sofa in a deep sleep.

    Josh: Reva?

    Josh walks over to her and gently shakes her to awaken her.

    Reva: (groggy) Bud? Is it morning?

    Josh points to a portable clock on the desk nearby, which reads “9:00 A.M.”

    Reva: Colin!

    Reva jumps up and starts to collect herself.

    Josh: Is he here?

    Josh scopes the room.

    Reva: No. He's still at the house with Jeffery.

    Billy and Josh look on confused.

    Josh: Then what’s the problem?
    Reva: (covering) Nothing . . . I just need to go and get him.
    Billy: Is everything alright, Reva gal?

    Reva moans.

    Reva: Far from it.

    Reva starts to charge for the door when Billy stands her in way, blockading her.

    Reva: Billy, not now! I have to get home to my son.
    Billy: That can wait.
    Reva: Are you serious!
    Billy: Yeah. I'm sure O'Neill has things handled. What's going on?
    Reva: Didn’t I just say nothing?

    Josh goes and has a seat at the desk. He reads her expression and knows that she is lying. So does Billy.

    Billy: You’re lying.
    Reva: What!
    Josh: We’d know.
    Reva: Then you clearly don’t know me!

    Josh and Billy exchange a smirk then glance back at Reva.

    Reva: Alright then! We had a quarrel last night.
    Billy: Quarrel? Reva, you don't do quarrels.
    Josh: Exactly. A knock down, drag out is more your style.
    Reva: Very funny. Now move, Billy!
    Billy: No.

    Reva shoves Billy out the way of the entrance when Dylan enters. He creates another barrier that prevents Reva from exiting.

    Reva: Great. Is it pick on Reva Shayne day?
    Dylan: Hardly. But I have been looking for you.
    Reva: Well here I am. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go take Colin to daycare.
    Dylan: (crossing over towards the desk) No need. Marah dropped him off a few minutes ago.
    Reva: She didn't have to do that.
    Dylan: She didn't. But Colin was with her last night. They stayed at Shayne's last night . . . since you decided to dump water on your husband's head.
    Reva: It was wine. And I tossed it at him.
    Billy: Is there really a difference, Reva?

    Reva is stunned that they are all taking shots at her. Over it,

    Reva: Why are you all giving me the third degree about my marriage?
    Josh: We're just worried about you.
    Reva: Why? You should be happy, Bud! With Jeffery out the picture, you can try and win back my heart. That's what you want anyways. Huh?

    On Josh's reaction

    CUT TO

    INT. COMPANY – DAY

    Trista is waiting on some customers. Laurel slides in unbeknownst to her daughter. Laurel watches on smiling.

    As she is about to turn around and leave, she rams into Rocky, who is coming from the kitchen. The plates in his hands scatter and break all over the place.

    Laurel: I'm sorry.

    Trista’s head snaps back. She sighs, deeply annoyed by her mom’s presence.

    Rocky: It was my fault, Ms. Tucker. I should’ve been watching where I was going.

    Rocky kneels down and starts to pick up the mess.

    Laurel: Call me Laurel, and again it was my fault.

    Laurel kneels down and starts to help him.

    Meanwhile, Trista approaches them. She catches the end of their convo.

    Trista: Always is.
    Laurel: What?
    Trista: It's always your fault. You keeping me away from my father. But this time you want to take me away from not only him but my man too.

    A shot of Rocky with a slight grin.

    Trista: It's your fault.
    Laurel: Let's not do this here, Trista.
    Trista: Then when is a good time for you? Another twenty years?
    Laurel: Trista, don't give me lip! You're going back to Georgia after this semester and that is the end of it!
    Trista: Not chance in h*ll.

    Laurel rises back up pops Trista in the face. Trista gasps.

    Laurel: Don’t you ever talk to me like that! I don’t know who the h*ll you think you are.
    Rusty (O.C.): Laurel!

    Rusty comes running over to Trista to make sure she's alright.

    Rusty: (to Trista) You alright?

    Trista nods.

    Rusty: (to Laurel) Have you lost your mind!
    Laurel: Not yet.

    Laurel pops him in the face too.

    Rocky: Well d*mn.
    Laurel: That’s for trying to turn my child against me!

    On Rusty stunned and holding his bruised face,

    FADE OUT



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuvhh0CkZfw

    FADE IN

    INT. BEACON HOTEL – DAY

    Cassie and Olivia are tending to the front desk, which is piled with customers. However, Jeffery seems to weasel his way through the crowd to the front.

    Jeffery: Where is she?
    Cassie: What?
    Jeffery: You heard me. Where is she?
    Cassie: I have—
    Jeffery: Reva! Reva! Where is she Cassie?
    Cassie: Do I look like I know where she is? I’m not her keeper.
    Jeffery: I’m not so sure about that.
    Cassie: Anyways . . .

    Cassie throws up “the hand” to Jeffery. She then goes back to checking in guests, ignoring him.

    Olivia: Jeffery, now is not the time for you to do this.
    Jeffery: I thought you were on my side!
    Olivia: Jeffery, I—
    Jeffery: You betrayed me. You promised that you’d fire Reva!
    Olivia: No I didn’t!
    Jeffery: You did!
    Olivia: You asked me to fire her, and I said I’d see what I can do. And as you can see, this a democracy. This not an autocracy. I just can’t go firing people without Cassie’s consent and vice versa.
    Jeffery: Oh please! That’s never stopped you before! You hate Reva! This should’ve been easy for you.
    Olivia: I don’t hate Reva. I can’t stand her, yes, but that does not give me a reason to fire her based on personal reasons. She comes to work, she does her job and well, and she goes home. Why would I want to fire an employee like that?
    Jeffery: Because of Josh!

    Cassie butts back in:

    Cassie: Uh hello, she’d still be around Josh as she works part-time for Lewis Construction. She holds stock in the company too. She has kids with man . . .
    Jeffery: And they’re grown . . .
    Cassie tosses her arms up in defeat and goes back to tending to the customers.

    Olivia: And they’re still their kids together. Like Ava is ours. D*mn, Jeffery, didn’t you learn from me? From Cassie? You don’t step into the tornado known as Josh and Reva or else you’re gonna blown, battered, and tossed aside. It’s a waste.
    Jeffery: It’s not a waste. She’s my wife.

    Olivia comes from behind the counter and pulls Jeffery aside so no one can hear them. She has a heart to heart with him:

    Olivia: And she has ties to an ex that won’t unbind. Stop fighting it.
    Jeffery: I can’t believe you . . .
    Olivia: Look! If you wanna keep Reva then you’re gonna have to learn to accept her and Josh. The more you throw these tantrums and make demands, the more you draw them back together. Been there, done that.

    This sinks in for Jeffery.

    Olivia: But you’re always going to need to start preparing yourself for the worst.
    Jeffery: Huh?
    Olivia: They’re fickle. Josh and Reva are fickle. You and I and everyone knows that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but “Bud” and Reva are going to reunite. You just need to enjoy your time now, but be prepared when the trigger is pulled.

    Olivia walks off. On a crestfallen Jeffery,

    CUT TO

    INT. SPAULDING MANOR – DAY

    Hope clears out her room when India, unnoticed, slithers in with a grin on her face.





    India: Hello there, Hope—I mean Caroline.

    Hope’s head snaps back.

    India: Gotcha!
    Hope: What are you talking about?
    India: You what I am exactly talking about, Hope Bauer.

    India slowly advances towards Hope, and circles around her, examining her. Hope remains stoic, trying to let on India.

    India: You have to tell me who did you’re face-lift because they did one h*ll of a job for a dead lady.
    Hope: You are sick, in here making slanderous allegations. Alan-Michael’s mother is dead.
    India: Oh really?
    Hope: Yes, really.
    India: Ok. Fine.

    India starts out the room then stops.

    India: You’re father, Mike would be embarrassed for what you’re putting your family through.
    Hope: (snapping) You know nothing about my fath—

    Hope covers her mouth while India lights up. She’s caught her prey.

    India: (turning back around) I knew it.

    Hope rushes over to the door and slams it. She then charges up to India and grabs her by the arm tightly.

    India: Unhand me!
    Hope: No! You evil tramp, you better not utter a word to anyone.
    India: I won’t!
    Hope: Say what?

    India snatches away.

    India: I said I won’t . . . (sly grin) For a price.
    Hope: Is that all you care about? Money? Is that what it’ll take for you to shut your mouth? Fine!

    Hope goes for her purse and start to pull out her wallet when India stops her.

    India: That’s not what I want.

    Hope is totally confused.

    India: Silly fool, I don’t want a couple of hundreds. I want a gold mine. Endless cash and you can help me.
    Hope: I can help you?
    India: Yes. You and Alan Michael . . . See I heard you two arguing earlier. Your son accusing you of drinking and firing you . . .

    Hope drops her head, as she knows India has got her.

    India: I need your help. I need you to help me bag Alan.

    Hope’s head snaps up with eyes widened. This strikes home for her.

    India: Yes . . . Yes, Hope! Or should I say Caroline. You’re choice. Help me become Mrs. Spaulding again or risk losing everything. Either way, I’ll get what I want. Because when I go and tell Alan, he’ll scold me at first, but it’ll eat him for a while. He’ll be plagued by my claim that you’re Hope, but he’ll take the bait and have to investigate only to discover the truth. He’ll toss you and your son out, and I’ll be there to pick up the pieces.
    Hope: Such a vile woman.
    India: Say what you want but I’m going to come out smelling like a thousand bucks . . . well maybe a couple of billions. You can either unite with me or lose it all. Your choice . . .

    Hope starts to tear up as she struggles with her decision. India leans into her ear, and:

    India: Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Alan. Better care than you could have.

    India sashays out the room in feat.





    And on Hope distraught and torn,

    FADE OUT






    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz7jGfl6ERU
  10. 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....
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