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  1. Josh

    Episode 021: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 021
    Thursday, November 30, 2006 Shayne is going to The Beacon to meet Tammy for dinner that evening when he spots Marah in her car in the parking lot. He knocks on the window and Marah tells him to go away, but he can see she has been crying and Marah finally lets her brother in…


    Michelle arrives at Company and begins to wait for Holly to arrive. As usual Holly is running late and apologizes she says she had a business meeting at The Beacon and it ran longer than she anticipated. Holly says that Michelle has wanted to talk to her about something all week long and she wants to know what it is…Michelle tells Holly…

    At Spaulding Enterprises, Alexandra summons Ben to her office where she tells him that she is going to need to speak with Vera Ginatonio and have a check cut to her for an amount she hands him on a small piece of paper. Alexandra tells him as he is leaving that she also will need to speak with Ross Marler as soon as he has a free moment.

    Shayne asks Marah what is wrong and she tells him that she got into an argument with their parents that resulted in Reva slapping her. Shayne is shocked that Reva slapped and asks Marah what she said to set their mother off. Marah says that she should have known that Shayne would have taken up for Reva. Shayne says that is not fair…because Marah didn’t have any right to yell at Josh or Reva, because Tony’s death is not their fault. Marah tells Shayne to get out of the car…Shayne says that he thinks that maybe Marah is regretting something she’s did to Tony and until she can accept that…she needs to stop punishing everyone around who loves her!

    Bill arrives at Phillip’s office…Bill says that he came because he has a concern regarding Beth! Phillip asks him what is going on. Bill tells Phillip that he helped Beth out of Towers the other day and she has a gun. Phillip is curious as to why that is a problem…Bill says Beth seemed a little unstable. Phillip says he appreciates Bill coming by, but Beth is not his worry anymore. Bill says he should have expected that from Phillip and leaves.

    Michelle tells Holly that before she left for Washington D.C. she slept with both Danny and Bill Lewis. Holly is taken aback…Michelle says that in D.C. she fainted and Mike took her to a hospital…Michelle tells Holly she’s pregnant! Holly questions what she is going to do…Michelle says she’s not sure yet, but makes Holly promise that she won’t reveal anything!

    Rick surprises Mel with a home cooked dinner when she returns from work, but she puts him off saying that she is tired and leaves Rick alone in the kitchen. Upstairs Mel breaks down in tears as she recalls Roxie running over her, causing her to lose the baby!

    Henry bumps into Ross leaving The Beacon hotel and begins to shadow him!

    At Lillian’s house…Beth is sleeping when she hears a male voice calling out to her…when she wakes up she see her evil step-father Bradley standing before her…he tells her Phillip will never love her…Bradley tells her if she can’t have Phillip, then no one should! Beth jolts from her sleep in sweat and tears!

    Marah shows up at the Santos mansion to find Danny unshaven. She asks how long it has been since he’s had a decent meal…Danny tells her it has been too long and asks if she wants to stay. Marah realizing this is the only place she has left to go says she does want to stay.

    Henry follows Ross to Towers where he goes into a suite…twenty minutes later, Holly wearing a scarf and sunglasses goes inside the same suite as Henry snaps pictures!!!
  2. Josh
    Breaking News: Co-Head Writer HIRED!


    A new era of storytelling is about to begin as THE LIGHT” prepares to usher in a brand new year.

    Last week the executive producer of “TL” Josh Hawkins hinted that there were some backstage changes occurring at the blog. Now the EP/HW is ready to confirm that longtime GL viewer and personal SON friend, Dan Gobble is joining the blog team as co-head writer.

    “Dan is just the shot in the arm “THE LIGHT” needs to broaden and grow throughout 2007.” Said Hawkins. “I am quite simply thrilled he is apart of my team, it is an amazing Christmas gift to myself, the readers of our blog and to the Springfield canvas!”

    So how is this new addition to the staff going to effect current storylines and production? “Production will shut down over the Christmas holiday with episode 31 being published later this week.” Shared the new co-scribe Gobble. “Josh and I are working on continuing certain stories and creating new ones from that point forward.” Gobble continued.

    Hawkins who created the “GUIDING LIGHT” fan-fic in June 2006 begins sharing writing duties effective immediately. “THE LIGHT” should return to regular posting shortly after the first of the New Year.
  3. Josh

    February Previews

    By Josh,

    This February on "The Guiding Light" we're going all out...and we're going to "LET OUR LIGHT SHINE" like it has never shined before. So hold onto your seats because it's going to be a wild ride! Executive Producer Josh Hawkins opens up about what is to come in the most action packed month ever on the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT."

    Phillip/Beth/Alan/Olivia

    - Olivia's hands are full when she juggles Alan, Phillip & Josh both romantically and professionally.
    - Alan must secure the Cedar's deal but Alexandra's absence plays a huge role in doing that.
    - A medical crisis strikes the Spaulding family and Beth finds herself in Oakdale face to face with Dr. Braxton O'Dell.

    “Olivia has been in the background for far to long and beginning this February you will see her slowly emerging from those shadows and step into a leading lady role.”

    Hope/Lucy/Alan-Michael

    - Alan-Michael and Lucy continue to struggle with their marriage.
    - Lucy calls in some big guns to persuade her husband that Springfield is not the best place for them now! Enter Hope Bauer!
    - Alan-Michael has a plan to enter into Alan's good graces!

    “Since these characters have been gone off canvas for a long time it’s easy to assume they have a never before seen relationship and we’ll be using that to our advantage. Dan and I are laying the ground work to bring Hope back full force. Barr has a contract and is full of story potential!”

    Shayne/Lizzie/Tammy/Marina/Ben

    - Ben and Marina's relationship goes to a whole new level.
    - An intriguing couple rocks the teen scene, but a shocking revelation by month's end will send them spinning into a whole new direction!

    Harley/Gus/Alexandra/Vera/Buzz

    - Alexandra walls in Maine close in around her as Harley arrives.
    - A tragic event is set into motion and it will divide the family in half.
    - Buzz realizes that he should be with Alexandra, no more denial.

    Danny/Marah/Michelle/Bill/Cassie

    - Cassie leaves Danny behind intent on moving forward.
    - Marah decides that Danny is the place to be and strikes gold when she lands a comfortable job.
    - Michelle's world explodes on Valentine's Day!

    Holly/Ross/Blake

    - Blake learns the truth behind Ross' relationship with Holly!
    - Blake happens on something that is quite shocking!
    - Ross lands a brand new job!
    - Blake and Holly's world is shaken to the core!

    Ed/Rick/Mel

    - The friendship with Mel continues to grow for Ed!
    - The truth about the baby and Roxie's role in it is exposed!
    - Sandra O'Dell arrives in Springfield and Ed sees her!!

    ~PLUS~

    We introduce our new campaign, "THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE" enjoy!!


  4. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 044
    Wednesday, February 07. 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    **********

    Shayne Lewis entered Company and noticed Marah sitting in a booth at the back of the restaurant.

    “Hey sis! Why’d you want to eat dinner here? Doesn’t the Santos mansion have a cook?” Shayne joked as he sat down.

    “Ha. Ha. You’re such a little twerp Shayne. For your information, the mansion does have a cook. A fine one at that.”

    “Probably not as good as mom’s cooking,” Shayne hinted.

    Marah bristled at the thought of her mother. “Don’t try to coax me back to hearth and home Shayne. I’m not going back there. Ever.”

    Shayne realized that he has struck a nerve and dropped the topic.

    “I haven’t seen you in a while, little brother. How are you doing?” Marah asked.

    “Everything’s great,” Shayne half-heartedly replied.

    “Are you sure everything’s fine?”

    **********

    Gus Aitoro sat at his desk at the police station staring at a picture of Joe Augustino. “Roy Baker, my father?” he silently pondered. His ringing cell phone broke his concentration. He picked it up and looked at the number.

    “Hello?”

    “Nicky! It’s Eden.”

    “Eden! I was wondering when you were going to call me. Are you okay?”

    “I’m fine, Nicky. Don’t worry about me. Nicky, I’ve missed you so much.”
    “I have too sis. So when do you want me come get you and bring you back to Springfield?”

    “Actually Nicky, my plans have changed. I’m not going back to Springfield…”

    **********

    Alan-Michael Spaulding returned home to his Beacon suite and saw his wife Lucy Cooper lying on the sofa. The sound of the closing door woke Lucy from a blissful sleep.

    “Hey sweetheart, I’m home!” Alan-Michael said and stooped down to kiss his wife.

    “You won’t believe what happened to Phillip Lucy! My brother went off and got himself married!”

    “Married?! To whom?” Lucy asked as she hurriedly got off the sofa.

    “To BETH! You’d think that after so many years, she would learn,” A-M joked.

    “Oh Alan-Michael,” Lucy reprimanded. “So when did they get married?”

    “A couple nights ago, they went to Las Vegas without telling anyone. They must have realized that no one would show up at their fiftieth wedding.”

    “Well, I think it’s romantic,” Lucy replied.

    “Yeah, I guess so. You know Lucy this really makes me glad to be home close to family. Maybe we should stay here longer…”

    “No, Alan-Michael!” Lucy interrupted. “I’ve made up my mind. I’m not staying in Springfield!”

    **********

    Holly took a seat on the sofa and rubbed her head again, “Blake, you are everything to me, my entire world. I love you so much and I would never, never…” she stood to face her daughter, “do anything to hurt you. I swear it.”

    “So…” the truth slowly began to dawn on her, “the two of you, aren’t having an affair?”

    Holly’s eyes closed and she felt lightheaded, “Blake…” she tried to speak but collapsed to the floor.

    “Oh my God!” Blake rushed to her side, “Mom! Mom? Oh my God, Mom can you hear me?” Tears swelled in her eyes, “Ross, call an ambulance. Mom!”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    “MOM!”

    Holly suddenly stirred and opened her eyes.

    “Mom, are you okay?!” Blake asked.

    “Y-Yeah. I’m alright. I just felt a bit light-headed.”

    Holly stands up and puts her hand on her head. Ross and Blake guide her to the sofa.

    “Mom, you scared the hell out of me! Now what is wrong?”

    “I’m fine, Blake. I just had a bit of a migraine. I felt light-headed and fainted for a bit. But I’m okay now.”

    “Holly, your migraines are back? When did they return?” Ross asked.

    “They returned a couple of days ago. I don’t know why. I haven’t had them for about a year, but all of a sudden they came back,” Holly answered.

    “Mom, why don’t we take you to the hospital and ask Ed to check you out?”

    “No! I can handle these migraines by myself. They aren’t as a big a deal as they were before. Now that I’ve finished trying to clear the air, what I need is to go home, take some medicine, and cuddle up in my bed.”

    “Mom, why don’t I drive you home?” Blake offered.

    “Thanks sweetheart, but no. I think I can drive home by myself.”

    Holly begins to leave, but turns around and looks at Blake.

    “Blake, try to give him a chance. He loves you. Don’t shut the door on your love. God knows, I need to learn that lesson myself.”

    Holly walks out, leaving Ross and Blake alone.

    **********

    “Why would you think anything was wrong?” Shayne asked Marah

    “Well, a couple days ago, I talked with Tammy and she told me that you seemed a bit detached, like you weren’t interested in the things you used to be.”

    “Well, she’s wrong,” Shayne, stammered.

    “Are you suggesting that Tammy was lying, Shayne? Is there a problem at school? Is mom getting on your case? Are you having girl trouble? Shayne, you know that you can tell me if you have a problem, I’m your sister!”

    “God Marah, what is this Jeopardy!? There is nothing going on.”

    “I’m just trying to help!” Marah yelled.

    “Well don’t! I don’t need any help because there is nothing going on! What about you Marah? What about your life? You think my life has issues? What about yours?! I’ve never stripped down to my underwear and begged my thuggish boyfriend to rape me! I mean, God Marah, why don’t you just go jump in a fountain already and get it over with?!”

    “What are you trying to say?!” Marah thundered.

    “I’m saying that you are more like mom than you care to admit. You’re pushy, you’re stubborn, and you pry into people’s lives…”

    “I don’t have to listen to this.” Marah gets up from her seat and begins to walk out.

    “…And when the game doesn’t seem to be going your way, YOU want to stop playing…”

    Shayne watched as Marah charged to the door. Shayne glanced at the empty seat.

    “Not everything is about you Marah. I wish I could tell you sis, but you just wouldn’t understand…”

    **********

    “Nicky, I can’t come back to Springfield,” Eden confessed.

    “Why can’t you?”

    “I got a new job in Chicago and it’s helped me to put my life back together. I think that’s what I need right now: a fresh start.”

    “You could get a fresh start here in Springfield…”

    “No, I couldn’t. Not with the entire town against me. I need to be where people don’t know me. Except you, of course, Nicky. Actually, that’s why I called. Could you come and help me move in? I can give you the grand tour. It isn’t much yet, but… I really think I can make a difference here.”

    “Sure, Harley and I can come up this weekend.”

    “Actually…I would prefer if Harley not know where I was. Could you come up alone?”

    “Why don’t you want Harley to come, Eden? You are going to have to see her sooner or later.”

    “Why would Harley want to come up with everything that has happened? It’s better if she just not know.”

    “Okay,” Gus reluctantly conceded. “I’ll talk to her and I’ll be on the first train to Chicago.”

    “Thanks Nicky.”

    “I love you sis.” Gus ended the phone call and wondered whether or not he should have told Eden about his parentage.

    **********

    “I’m sorry Alan-Michael, but I won’t stay here,” Lucy argued.

    “Why not? Our families are here, everything we know is here. Europe is a great place, don’t get me wrong, but I always felt that there was something missing between us there. Maybe being here is exactly what we need to help our marriage?”

    “I don’t know. I just fell in love with the countryside. It was like a new chance to get away from all the painful memories here.”

    “Honey, you might have to get used to it,” A-M confessed. “I sold our flat in Europe and my father has already given my job to someone else.”

    “You did all this without me?” Lucy’s face turned blood red. “Why couldn’t you have asked for my input before shipping me off like one of your possessions?”

    “Honey, I…”

    “Don’t you dare honey me. You can’t stick me under your thumb like your father does. Hell, he probably put you up to this didn’t he? Well, you and Alan can go straight to hell, darling.”

    Lucy stormed out of the suite, while A-M tried to find the words to justify his doings.

    **********

    Blake and Ross stare at each other, wondering who will be the first to break the ice.

    “Not that you know the truth, Blake. Where do we stand? What do we do now?”

    “You didn’t cheat on me again, Ross?”

    “No, I didn’t. I love you. Not Holly, not Tory, not anyone else,” Ross confirmed.

    “I know I should feel relieved, but I don’t. Ross, why didn’t you tell me? I could have helped. I mean, our relationship has been one lie after another, and I know that I have had more than my fair share. But I was hoping that after everything we’ve been through, we could try to tell each other everything. But I guess that isn’t possible.”

    Blake looked at her watch and realized how late it is.

    “Ross, I need to go get the kids from Cassie and when I get back, I don’t want you here. I just, I just need a little bit of time to think things through. Can you give me that?”

    Ross nodded as Blake puts on her coat and leaves. Ross turned to the table and picked up a family portrait. He held it up and tenderly kissed it.

    **********

    Gus and Harley kissed and sneaked into bed. Gus tried to find the words to delicately tell her about Eden’s phone call.

    “Harley, I got a phone call from my sister today. She’s got a new job in Chicago that she seems really excited about. She asked me to come up this weekend to help her move in. I told her I was going to bring you along, but she said that she’d prefer you not to come. I hope it’s okay?

    “Oh. I guess it’s no surprise. It’s not as if Eden and I have been friendly since she came to town.”

    Harley flashes back to when Phillip caught her snooping around Alexandra’s office. She decides to put up a good front so that she can get closer to Vera.

    “I think you should go Gus. It’ll be good for you to see your sister. Don’t worry about me. With Zach home again, I want to spend as much time as I can with him.”

    “Well that was easy,” Gus smiled. “I thought you’d fight me tooth and nail Cooper. Thanks for understanding.”

    Gus and Harley kissed and turned the light off for the night.

    **********

    Alan-Michael sat in the sofa drinking a glass of wine to drown his sorrows. Suddenly, someone knocked on the front door. A-M opened it and saw that it was a messenger with a package. A-M opened the package and read the letter:

    “Alan-Michael, As you know, I have been suddenly called away on urgent business and that it has left the company in dire straights. Included in this letter is my proxy, naming you as the temporary COO of the company. I hope that I can count on you. Alexandra.”

    Alan-Michael looked up from the letter with a smirk.

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Lizzie finds out about her parents!
    - Ed and Holly discuss her migraines
    - Alan-Michael begins to assert his newfound power!
  5. Josh

    Tom OUT! Hogestyn IN

    By Josh,

    A shuffle behind the scenes of "THE GUIDING LIGHT" have brought production of the SONBC blog to a halt!!

    "As of Thursday, February 15, 2007 David Tom was released from his contract role as Shayne Lewis." Executive Producer Josh Hawkins said.

    Tom who joined the SONBC blog on September 4, 2006 completed twenty-three weeks as the son of Josh and Reva Lewis. "All actors and actresses, with the exception of a handful are on a thirteen week cylce." explained Hawkins. Executives and Tom came to the conclusion to terminate that agreement three weeks early.

    "David has been nothing but wonderful during his time at "The Guiding Light," however age became an issue." Hawkins stated, "We've all seen the writing on the wall lately and the pre-nominations were the final straw, so to speak." Tom exits immediately and on good terms with the soap.

    "I've loved my time here at "GL" and would love to return perhaps one day." Tom said, "Afterall this is a soap opera and my sister does call it home. Josh and Dan have crafted a great story for Shayne that some actor will be fortunate to play."

    "Immediately after this became an issue Josh and I began debating back and forth as to who the new Shayne would be." Shares co-Head Writer Dan Gobble. "We brought in three fine young actors and screen tested them with Robert Newman (Josh), Kim Zimmer (Reva) and Marcy Rylan (Lizzie.)

    Drew Tyler Bell (Ex-Thomas, B&, Scott Clifton (Dillion, GH) and Ben Hogestyn (Ex-Harry, B& all read for the role and after careful debate between Hawkins and Gobble they decided on, Ben Hogestyn.



    "Ben is an amazing addition to the cast and "The Guiding Light" family." Smiled Hawkins. "He has every feature we were looking for to be the offspring of Josh and Reva."

    Hogestyn who is the son of "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" leading man, Drake Hogestyn has had short term roles on "General Hospital" as Lucas Jones and "The Bold and Beautiful" as Harry. "Ben has had a bumpy ride in daytime so we're glad that he is here with us to play a role that we clearly adore." Gobble said.

    "The writers know who Shayne is. They care about his relationship with his parents, with Marah, his friends and the entire community." Hogestyn said after landing the contract role, "I have big shoes and high expectations to fill and I look forward to doing just that."

    Because of the recast, production came to a stand-still during the Valentine's Day episodes earlier this week. "Those episodes were a group effort and we had to go back and reshoot."

    Hogestyn first appears opposite Stephanie Gatschet (Tammy) and appears in the credits immediately.


  6. Josh

    Updated Opening

    By Josh,

    The opening of "THE GUIDING LIGHT" has been updated. We don't want to be like on-air soaps and have our opening featuring actors who have departed the series.

    CHANGES MADE:

    - Ben Hogestyn as Shayne IN
    - David Tom as Shayne OUT
    - Bethany Joy Lenz as Michelle IN
    - Christie Clark as Michelle OUT
    - Peter Simon (ED) ADDED
    - Yvonna Wright (Mel) & Michael O'Leary (Rick) ADDED

    Check it out!

    THE GUIDING LIGHT Opening
  7. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 057
    Sunday, March 25, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********

    Rick tightened the scarf around his neck, spring had arrived the day before yet the bitter wind blew uncontrollably as he stood on the porch.

    Dr. Felicia Boudreau pulled open the door and smiled, “Rick this is quite the surprise.” She hugged him, “My goodness, hurry come in and get out of this wind.” Felicia pushed the door closed, “Can you believe this weather, almost April and it is just bitterly cold. Would you like a cup of coffee?”

    “No thank you.” Rick replied, “Is Mel here?”

    “Oh I wish she were.” Felicia answered, “You know you just missed her. I’m sorry.”

    “Seems to be our luck lately, missing one another.” Rick looked around, “Do you know where she went?”

    “I don’t.” She answered, “Um…Mel told us about Michelle’s pregnancy please pass our congratulations onto her and Dr. Bauer.”

    “I will do that, but you don’t have to patronize me Felicia that was never your strong suit.”

    “You’re right it has never been, but I was doing no such thing Rick and I’m sorry you felt I was.” She took a seat in an empty chair, “For what it’s worth Clayton and I think that our daughter is making a horrible mistake, one that I am assured she will soon retract.”

    “We’ve both made mistakes Felicia.” Rick sat down, “Should she have come clean sooner? Yes. Should I have overreacted the way I did? No.” He took a moment for some silent thoughts, “She is the best thing that has ever happened to me without question and I everyday that I wake up and she’s not there next to me is a day that I think she is slowly slipping away. I don’t know what to do Felicia. You’re the expert here how about some expert advice?”

    “Oh Rick…I’m not the one to ask about this. If you want an expert then I would tell you to go and talk with Clayton he’s the real expert.”

    “What do you mean?”



    “Clayton and I have had our troubles after we were first married.” Felicia began, “And he was desperate to have a child right after med school…and I miscarried much like Mel. Clayton left me, not right away…but he did and we were separated for eight months.”

    **********

    Reva shut the door and smiled, “Mel this is a surprise. How are you?”

    “Better.” She answered short and to the point her single word hung in the air.

    “Joshua and I were just talking about you the other night over dinner, curious as to how you were feeling. You received our flowers didn’t you? I hope so because that florist down on Fifth Street can be so ditzy sometimes…” Reva rambled.

    “Your flowers were beautiful. They died though.” Mel was short again, “Reva this isn’t a social visit…you and I are not two old girlfriends catching up on days gone by. It’s taken me this long to muster up the courage and come here today. To see you face-to-face…for the first…” her words trailed off.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"
    Opening

    **********

    “All right. Thank you Bill, I appreciate it.” Michelle closed her cell phone and sat it down on the kitchen table. Just as she was about to sit down herself she heard a knock on the front door.

    Since coming clean about the baby Michelle was clearly showing now, she supposed it was because she was wearing clothes that actually fit.

    “Marah…” Michelle was surprised to see her here.

    “Is Danny here yet? He told me that you called earlier.”

    “No, not yet. But he will be soon and the same with Bill, so I don’t really have time to talk.”

    “You’ll make the time.” Marah replied.

    “I see. So you’ve come to threaten me and make promises you will not be able to keep?”

    “Don’t underestimate me Michelle.” Marah warned, “You’ve gotten yourself into quite the little predicament haven’t you?”

    “One that I am working on mind you.”

    “You know either way this turns out it is going to affect me in some way. Bill and I have become extremely close the last few years and…” Marah paused to think for a moment.

    “And what? Go on say it Marah, you’re falling in love with Danny?”

    “Actually yes, that is exactly what I was going to say.”

    “That’s not my concern or problem, but I wish all the luck in the world, because you’ll need it. Danny is a complicated individual with a lot of baggage.”



    “If that is some poor attempt to scare me away well then you’ve failed Michelle, I don’t scare easily.”

    **********



    Having spent the previous night together grieving for the loss of Alexandra and worrying about how to treat Harley, the Cooper family: Buzz, Frank, Marina along with Gus and Vera arrive at the Spaulding Mansion. Once everyone has assembled in the study, Buzz offers Alan his condolences and Alan-Michael announces that Rick Bauer is taking the Spaulding jet to Bar Harbor to pick Lucy up and that they will be bringing Harley back to Springfield.

    **********

    “Felicia I had no idea.”

    “No one does and no one ever. Do you understand me Rick?”

    “Of course Felicia, so you think just wait it out like you did with Clayton?”

    “Every couple is different, every situation is different and Rick I cannot tell you what to do, only you and Mel can decide that. It is going to take time though, that I can assure you. You love my daughter I know that, time will heal these wounds and when you finally are reunited it will be ten times sweeter.”

    “Thanks for talking with me.” Rick stood, “I need to be going though.”

    “So soon?”

    “I um, actually came by to tell Mel that I was flying out with a trauma team to Maine later today. Harley was in a car accident out there and it’s not good.”

    “I’m sorry to hear that.” Felicia answered, “Was anyone else involved?”

    “Alexandra Spaulding. She died.” He revealed, “We just found out yesterday.”

    “Rick…” Felicia hugged him, “I know how close you are to Phillip and with Harley, are you doing all right?”

    “I will be once I get Harley home, where she belongs. Thank you for your concern.”

    Felicia walked him to the door, “You will always have a place in this family Rick, please know that.”



    “Thank you Felicia and tell Mel what’s going on would you?”

    She shook her head…shut the door and once more Rick was standing out in the bitter cold.

    **********

    “You came to me Marah, I have no reason to try and scare you, I think you’re already afraid.”

    “Of you? Hardly, but I am concerned about your child.”

    “Okay, speaking of my child I don’t have the time or the energy to even deal with you right now. I have to stay focused on what matters, my baby.”

    “Of course, I understand Michelle. That’s why I’m here.”

    “Really?”

    Marah shook her head, “Mm-hhm. Really. But you better be very concerned with me and worry at least a little, because one way or another you are going to be tied to me for a very longtime to come.”

    “And how do you figure that?”

    “Bill is my cousin and if that is his child then he or she will be a Lewis, through and through.”

    “And if she’s a Santos?”

    “Danny’s mine Michelle and I intend to keep it that way for a very long time, no matter what storm we have to weather together. If your child is his, we will deal with it and I just don’t want you to think you will be able to win him back, because you won’t.”

    “You need to leave, now!” Michelle opened the door to see Danny standing there ready to knock.

    “What’s going on?” He asked

    “Danny!” Marah smiled, “I just stopped by to leave you a message to call me later.”

    “Is there a problem?”

    “Of course not. Mindy called and she’s flying into New York City in the morning for a couple of days and asked me to join her.”

    “That’s sound nice.”

    “Yes, very nice. So when you’re all done here you call me and we’ll have dinner. Okay?”

    “Okay.” Danny bent down and kissed her, “See you in a bit.”

    “Goodbye Michelle.” Marah waved, “Lovely talking to you.”

    **********



    Phillip informs Gus that he will be by later to pick Zach up and tells him that until Harley is well again he will be keeping Zach, Gus agrees. After his talk with Gus, Phillip approaches Beth and suggests they stay in the mansion to give Zach a sense of security with Harley being away. Beth becomes upset and notes that once again Harley Davidson Cooper has managed to work her way into their marriage and cause problems. Beth begins to storm away and tells Phillip it is bad enough that she has share a house with Olivia, but now Phillip is thinking of Harley more than her! She tells him to sleep in a guest suite and not their bedroom for a while!

    **********

    Reva stepped lightly, “Is this about Roxanne?”

    “Yes, as a matter of fact it is, because since that woman entered my life…”

    “I know what you must be feeling right now.” Reva interrupted, “And Mel I want you to know from the bottom of my heart I am so…so sorry for the trouble and torment she caused.”

    “You have no idea what I’m feeling Reva.”

    “You’re right. You are absolutely right I have no idea. But I do know the pain and the hurt she caused and you look as though…”



    “As though what Reva? That I’m better? That I am over the hell your sister put me through? Well you are wrong!” Mel shouted at her, “How uncouth and insensitive can you be? I’m beginning to understand why Marah loathes you the way she does…”

    “Did you have a purpose in coming here?” Reva stepped toward the defense side, “Because I’ve never had problem with you Mel, but my relationship with my daughter is not up for discussion. Perhaps you should go before you say something you will regret later.”

    “I was pregnant Reva!” She announced, “Pregnant with my first child. Do you remember what it was like when you first found out you were pregnant for the first time? The joyous feeling you had, how worried you were about bringing a new life into the world…but then of course you were probably worried for different reasons…”

    “Okay you’ve said enough.” Reva retorted as she went towards the door.

    “Your crazy sister ruined that for me. I lost my baby because of what Roxie did. And since the day I found out I held myself responsible, but I shouldn’t have. Because I hold you responsible, Marah’s right you and your actions are to blame for all of this and no one is holding you responsible.”



    “That may very well be how it appears.” Reva snapped, “But my momma used to say the good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away, so before you come into this house blaming me for what has transpired Mel…maybe you should reexamine your life again.”

    “And just what the hell does that mean?”

    “It means if I hadn’t done what I did and take Richard off life support you wouldn’t even have a husband right now. So before you go getting all high and mighty on me, in my house, mind you…I suggest you remember whose heart is beating in your husband’s chest right now.”

    “That maybe the case, but one day Reva…one day, you are going to get what you so rightfully deserve.”

    “You’ve overstayed your welcome Mrs. Bauer…now get out!” Reva demanded as Mel headed towards the door.

    “Gladly!”

    **********

    “I don’t mean to sound crass but I have a meeting at Cedars in half an hour.” Bill announced as he took a seat at the Bauer table.

    “I talked with both my father and Claire about an amino DNA test, however after the fifth month they become extremely high risk for the mother and child. So I went with Plan B…”

    “Which was?” Danny questioned.

    “Pin-pointing the date of conception.”

    “Are you joking Michelle?” Bill erupted, “Seriously?”

    “No I’m not Bill. In fact Claire…” The mere mention of her name caused Danny to roll his eyes, “And I worked for hours yesterday going through my medical charts and we came to a very clear answer. There was two weeks difference in between the time Danny and I slept together, Bill…”

    “Bill…Danny…” Michelle bordered on tears, “I love you both more than either of you are willing to realize, but Bill…you are the father of my baby.”

    “How sure is Claire?” Bill asked before she could answer.



    “I’m not buying it Michelle.” Danny interrupted, “Claire Ramsey hates me with every bone in her vengeful body. So until you produce hard, concrete evidence I won’t accept that Bill is the father of this baby.”

    “You can’t drop it can you Danny?”

    “Do you honestly want to raise my child as your own Bill?” Danny asked with no answer, “I didn’t think so. When is your due date?”

    “May 16th.” Michelle answered, “I know that you don’t believe me…”

    “It’s not that I don’t believe you Michelle.” Danny told her, “But I have to much on the line here to put all my trust and faith into a calendar and Claire.”



    “So where do we go from here?” Bill asked as Michelle leaned against the bar holding her stomach listening to the men talk amongst themselves.

    “STOP IT!” She shouted at the top of her lungs, “Both of you shut up. You want to know where we go from here? Fine, I’ll tell you both…” she flung open the back door, “The both of you can get the hell out. You want to know where we go from here? Well, we…go nowhere. You asked me to find out who the father of this little girl is and I did. You can’t accept my answer then I don’t want to see either one of you until she is born.”

    “Michelle…” They both reasoned and Bill spoke again, “You can’t do this on your own.”

    “Why not Bill? I’m much more stronger than either of you give me credit for. Now both of you get out…and I mean it I don’t want to see either of you until I have this child. Do you both understand?”



    The men shook their heads in agreement, “Good.” She watched them leave and slammed the door behind her and quickly fell into the first empty chair she found, her mind raced, her heart ached, tears flowed down her cheek and in this moment Michelle missed

    **********

    Blake Thorpe Marler curled up on her bed and looked out the window at her children playing below. Ross had stopped by earlier to visit and Blake had taken the opportunity to make a long overdue telephone call.



    “Hi Daddy.” She softly spoke, almost in a whisper, “I figured I would end up getting the machine, but oh well. It’s great to hear your voice. Anyway…Ross is out back with the kids, they miss you by the way and I thought I would just call tell you how much I love you. As soon as you get this you call me, I miss you. Okay then, well I’m going to let you go…I’ll talk to you later Daddy. I love you.” She ended the call and put the phone on the nightstand and looked out the window again.

    :Fades to Black:

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Lizzie goes to Oakdale!
    - Reva runs away!
    - Alan Michael has a plan!!
  8. Josh
    ANNOUNCER: IF YOU'VE NEVER READ THE GUIDING LIGHT...NOW...IS...THE...TIME



    ANNOUNCER: LIZZIE BEGINS A DANGEROUS GAME...

    Lizzie: Braxton do something big...come to Springfield.
    Braxton: My internship is here in Oakdale.
    Lizzie: Trust me. Do you trust me?

    ANNOUNCER: SHAYNE HAS A SECRET AND HE KNOWS...



    Alan-Michael: Can you imagine the headlines? Reva Shayne Lewis' Gay Son...
    Shayne: Go to hell!

    ANNOUNCER: AND THE MOMENT...THAT CHANGES HER LIFE...FOREVER...



    Holly: What are you doing here?
    Woman: Something has happened...
    Holly: Oh my God!

    ANNOUNCER: DON'T MISS A MOMENT...THE GUIDING LIGHT
  9. Josh
    The Guiding Light Update
    06/02 Edition

    The Calm After the Storm

    The lighting, the thunder and the rain has finally ended, but the ramifications of the night are just beginning to be felt by those in Springfield. "One of the biggest stories that we had going during that time was Holly and Ed." Says executive producer/co-head writer Josh Hawkins. The week begins with an "In the Light" featuring Holly and Blake. "We wanted to showcase these two dynamic characters who both Dan and I are in love with." Hawkins went on.

    And their love with Holly is clearly being seen as of this date Holly had moved from the shadows of the soap to the front burner where Dan Gobble, co-head writer assures she will stay. "Holly is by far one of the most dynamic characters on daytime, she deserves to be front and center."

    "After Roger's death we thought about the next logical step for Blake and Holly, the steps that we've outlined are that the most logical." Shares Hawkins. Look for Holly's "ITL" to be published Monday, June 4th.


    What Time is It?

    So as most readers know "The Guiding Light" went about a week and half without an update. "Life sometimes does that to you." Shared Hawkins. However rest assured you won't be missing any of the story! "We're still telling stories as if it were mid-May." He continued. So that means look for Michelle's baby to be born in the next few weeks, prom and graduation for the Senior class of 2007.


    SONBC Awards: Stay in the Light

    "The Guiding Light" has been nominated for seven SONBC Awards, the second most nominated blog behind "Salem Lives" who led with nine. While an announcement date for the winners has yet to be announced we invite you to take a look at video celebrating our nominees.

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    Sneak Previews

    - Harley comes home from Cedars!
    - Beth's life hangs in the balance...will she survive!
    - Danny goes behind Marah's back.
    - Spaulding Enterprises and Lewis Construction present their plans to Cedars.
    - Prom Night for the Senior Class of 2007!

    Casting News

    - Kim Zimmer (Reva) returns home just in time for Shayne's big night.

    - Krista Tesreau (Mindy) returns in Episode 075 and shares scenes with Marah (Alexa Havins.) "The young Lewis women are embarking up on a business venture of sorts." Shares Hawkins. "One that we hope will be successful for them and our readers, I have a pretty big surprise up my sleeve for them.

    - Ian Novick joins the cast and represents the character of Austin Hollingsworth. Novick is most notably known as one of the final three contestants on the CBS Daytime Reality series, InTurn. Novick has signed on for ten episodes throughout the summer.

    - Rumor! Recently another "ATWT" actress was spotted on "The Guiding Light" set. Sources say she was only visiting but with Lillian's past with Dr. Susan Stewart is another crossover in the works. Stay tuned!

    - After an exhausting casting search for a handsome early 40s leading male character, the role has been cast! However, the executive producer/head writing team are keeping the name to themselves.
  11. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 085Friday, November 16, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins

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    And Now..."The Guiding Light"
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    “What are you thinking about honey?” Holly placed her hands on Blake’s shoulders and smiled at her.



    Blake put her hand on top of Holly’s and spoke, “I’m so glad that you’re here with me. I know how lucky I am to have yet another chance with Ross. I just…”

    “What?”

    Blake turned to face her mother, “I worry that I’ll screw it up. You know me and how I’m wired.”

    “You’re doing exactly what I knew you would do,” Holly warned. “You’re worrying about Spaulding Enterprises and not focusing on what matters most today of all days Blake.”

    “How can I not worry about that? Daddy left me his stocks for a reason and I’ve done nothing about it. I sat around doing nothing…”

    “Don’t you dare Blake say something like that. You’ve hardly sat around doing nothing the last few months. You’ve raised your children, repaired a shattered marriage and well, let’s face it, you’ve kept me on the verge sanity.”

    Blake kissed Holly’s cheek and thanked her for the kind words. “Speaking of which, do you think you’re going to be okay today?”

    “Why wouldn’t I be?”

    “With Ed and his role in the wedding today.” Silence fell upon the room. “You haven’t seen him since that morning at Cedars. All that I’m saying is it is going to be difficult I think. Nothing more, nothing less.”



    “I have no intention of ruining your wedding day, if that’s what you’re asking Blake,” Holly assured her.

    “You know good and well that is not what I was asking,” Blake paused. “I just know how I would feel if I saw Ross in a romantic setting like you’re going to see Ed in and well…if you say you’re going to be fine then you’ll be fine.”

    Holly kissed Blake’s cheeks, “Thank you. Now let’s good you ready…” as she spoke the words there came a knock on the door.

    “Blake!” Cassie called out, “Can we come in?”

    “Just a second ladies,” Blake answered. “Not a word about the Spaulding shares Daddy left me. Okay?”

    Holly shook her head yes and opened the door for a waiting Cassie and Harley!

    <HR>

    “Can I come in?” Ed peaked his head around the door of Ross’ suite at The Beacon?



    “Get in here,” Ross held out his hand for Ed to shake but the men ended up in a tight hug. “This is really happening isn’t it? Blake and I…married…again. You know what my friend, this is going to be the last time that I make this trip with Blake, that’s for sure.”

    “You know it seems like I’ve heard that somewhere before, but where?” Ed mocked his friend, “But I am happy for you Ross, very happy.”

    “Thank you, that means a lot to me.” Ross noted, “Do you know how glad I am that you’re here to stand up for me today.”

    “I’m glad to do it,” Ed finished clipping his tie. “I just wish Holly and I were on at least speaking terms, if nothing else.”

    “These women,” Ross sighed. “You know the crazy road that Blake and I have traveled down to get here. If you just give it time then maybe that same road will lead you back to Holly.”

    “Maybe. But I just don’t know how long I should wait.” Ed sighed heavily, “On one hand I know that she needs time to mourn Roger and she’s right none of us understand the love they shared.”

    “And on the other hand? What does it tell you?”



    “That we don’t have time to waste. I know from personal experience and tragedy that you have to live in the moment. That you should never put off tomorrow what can be done today.” Ed glanced down at his watch, “Look at me, going on and on about my problems when it’s you that we should be focusing on.”

    Ross shook his head, “It’s what we do old friend. I want you to be just as happy as I am right now.”

    Ed nodded his head in agreement, “I know you do. It’s just that sometimes I wonder…” he stopped mid-sentence, “but not today. Come on Mr. Marler, let’s get you married.”

    <HR>

    Beth sipped on a glass of champagne from the back of the ballroom, smiling and waving as onlookers passed by on their way to their seats. Lillian finally returned from the ladies room. “I don’t know why I allowed you to drag me to this event.”

    “Well why on Earth wouldn’t you come Beth? You’ve known Ross for years.”

    “Not to mention that I was married to his nephew for a majority of those years or the fact Blake and I never saw eye-to-eye on anything. The woman was a thorn in my side for years, always plotting and scheming and trying to win Phillip back.”



    “All of that is water under the bridge. Besides, your children are here and I wanted you to come.” Lillian reminded as Phillip entered, alone.

    “At least he had the good sense and taste to leave Olivia on the street corner from which she came.” Beth noted and finished off her second glass of champagne. “Excuse me Momma.”

    “Where are you going?” Lillian questioned.

    “To speak with Phillip,” she answered. “Don’t look at me like that. I’m not going to cause a scene, you have me confused with the other women Phillip has bedded.”

    Lillian rolled her eyes as she walked Beth walk across the ballroom.

    “Phillip.” She spoke.

    “Beth. It’s wonderful to see you here. How are you?”

    “Fine, thank you. I came with Momma.”

    “Good, good.” Phillip shook his head. “I was going to stop by Lillian’s after the wedding to pick up James, but I can…”



    “Take him from here, that’s fine. I actually thought you might say that so I packed him a suitcase,” she paused awkwardly. “I got an email from the bursar at Springfield University this morning. Lizzie’s tuition is due at the end of next week.”

    “Of course, yeah.” Phillip agreed. “I just thought when I saw you coming over here…”

    “What? That I was going to throw myself at you or even apologize? You’re crazy.” Beth laughed, “Are we still on schedule for our meeting the first of next week?”

    “Yes, I’ll have my secretary…” Phillip stopped as Alan spun him around.

    “Where the hell is she Phillip?” Alan shouted at the top of his lungs, “Where is Olivia?”

    “Alan!” Beth said sharply, “What are you doing?” She leaned in to whisper, “You won’t ever catch Blake and I having drinks or weekly shopping sprees but this is her wedding. Do not cause a scene.”

    “What’s going on with those three?” Alexandra questioned as she made her entrance with her son on her arm. “Oh Lord…” she broke hold of Gus’ grip…

    “Um, where do you think you’re going?” He asked.



    “It’s a wedding darling. A wedding for Roger Thorpe’s daughter no less…” she pointed across the room at her brother, “he’s already causing a scene. I’m going to get a drink.”

    Gus caught her arm and shook his head.

    “Why are you doing that? No?” Alexandra questioned.

    “Do you not remember the last time you got loaded at a very public event?”

    “Awe I do…” a smile wiped across Alex’s face, “Roger’s funeral. That was a glorious day wasn’t it?”



    “You also told the entire town I was your bastard love child. Not that glorious, no.” Gus held her arm a little tighter, “You’re going to go over there and stop the fighting between those two and then we’re going to sit down and enjoy the wedding.”

    “Oh, all right.” Alex sighed as she took off across the ballroom.

    “And if I catch you with a drink in your hand or anywhere near that bar today, I will sling you over my shoulder and cart you out of here.”

    “That’s rich coming from you Beth,” Alan shot back. “Considering the scene you caused at the mansion awhile back.”

    “And I just realized why I no longer have any desire to be apart of this family. Go ahead then, tear one another apart.” She threw her hands up in the air and headed for her seat.



    “Where’s Olivia?” Alan asked again.

    “I don’t know, she’s not my wife.”

    “Right, just your little your whore,” Alan laughed. “Forgive me I forgot.”

    “Beth’s right, don’t start with me here about this Alan.”

    “Whatever, you just make sure Olivia knows that I’m ready to gamble and win! I’ve filed for divorce and when I’m done with that vindictive bitch she’s not going to have a dime to call her own.”

    “Come on Alan,” Alexandra arrived. “We need to find our seat. Phillip the two of us will talk later.”

    “What’s going on with those two?” Billy asked.

    “Olivia,” Josh answered. “Was Wanda able to get a copy of the DVD?”

    Billy shook his head, “Should be waiting for you at the house when you get home. Are you sure that you want to watch that tape? It could show you something that you don’t want to see.”

    “That’s what I’m afraid of Billy and if does…”

    “I got a sneaky feeling that you boys aren’t talking about flowers and wedding music,” she laughed. “Come on you two, Cassie just came down and said that Blake’s ready for this thing to get underway.”

    “I’ll catch up with you later Billy,” Josh told him as Reva led him over to their seats.

    “What was all that about?”

    “Work stuff,” Josh kissed his wife, “Nothing for you to worry about.”

    <HR>

    Blake stood at the back of the ballroom and listened as the wedding march began to play. Ed appeared by her side and extended his arm for her.

    “Thank you for doing this,” she smiled.

    “And thank you for asking me,” Ed replied. “There’s no other place I would rather be.”

    The music softened and Father Ray appeared. “It’s quite a crowd the two of you have assembled here this evening.”

    The couple looked behind them and smiled, “We are very loved.” Blake said.



    Father Ray smiled at them, “This is a happy time for the both of you. We have all gathered tonight here in the presence of this company and God, to celebrate the love that Ross and Blake have for one another. Marriage is scared union, one that should not be entered into lightly or unadvisedly. Should there be anyone here who could show just cause why these two should not be joined may they speak now or forever hold their peace.”

    “I love you.” Blake whispered to Ross as he smiled.

    “As we enter into this ceremony it is important to remember that love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way, it is not irritable or resentful, it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” Ray spoke, “the verse comes from 1 Corinthians.”

    “Ross, do you take this woman, Blake, to be your wedded wife, to share with her your life openly, to stand with her, in sickness and in health, in joy and sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and to love, to forsake all others and keep only unto her, so as long as you both shall live?”

    “I do.”

    “And you Blake, do you take this man, Ross, to be your wedded husband, to share with him your life openly, to stand with him, in sickness and in health, in joy and sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and to love, to forsake all others and keep only unto her, so as long as you both shall live?”

    “I do,” Blake smiled. “A thousand times over I do.”


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    “Ross and Blake have also written their own vows of commitment to one another. Ross…”

    “If I had any doubts or reservations about this marriage prior to this moment, they vanished when you came through that door. You have never looked so beautiful or so radiant than you do right now. You and I lost faith in one another awhile back. I made mistakes, you made mistakes but now we’ve been given a second chance. I know that it takes a great deal of faith and trust to make a marriage work. Sadly we’ve failed in the past. I can’t promise you that there won’t be rough roads ahead, but I can promise you that I’ll have faith that we’ll overcome them together and we’ll be stronger than before. You and I know the reasons why nothing should ever go right between us and that we might look like fools standing here again, but I figure if Josh and Reva can do it again, so can we.” Laughter filled the ballroom. “We’re here because we believe in one another, in our love and we believe in the deep connection that we share. I know that whatever life may throw at me, whatever rough road I maybe forced to travel down, that I’ll be able to overcome it and learn from it, as long as you are by my side. I doubted your faith in me once before, never again will I do that. My dear, sweet girl, I love you more than words will ever be able to express. I will never take you for granted and I will thank God every night that he has given me this opportunity once again to call you my wife and the mother of my children. Our family is the greatest gift you could have ever given to me. I am honored to take you as my wife.

    “Blake…” Father Ray spoke.

    “You still know how to take a girl’s breath away don’t you? I love the fact that you mentioned our children, because Harley and Cassie kept asking me upstairs if it felt different marrying you this time. I told them yes and then I told them no. Yes, because we’re a little older and have been blessed with those beautiful, beautiful children. And then I say no, because, you’re more handsome today than you were yesterday, let alone thirteen years ago. And you’re right, we’ve been in this place just about as much as Josh and Reva have, and yet, thankfully, here we are making those same promises, the same commitments like before. We’ve learned so much about life, love, family and one another. We know how hard it is, how much work it takes to make this work. I know it won’t be easy to honor these vows we’re taking, it will take dedication and trust in one another, but we can make it work. And let’s face it, it takes a great and patient man to love me. I should know, half of my ex-husbands are in this very room. I trust you with my heart, my life and most importantly with the lives of our children. I commit to work everyday to do what needs to be done to love you day in and day out for the rest of my life. I commit to you here and now. I take you as my husband.” She paused and took his hand, “And just as that lighthouse on the edge of town guides ships into the harbor, you, Ross Marler, are my guiding light. I am honored for you to take me as your wife.”

    The couple exchanged wedding bands as Ed’s eye caught Holly’s and they smiled at one another.

    “By the authority given to me by the state of Illinois and the Catholic Church, I now pronounce you man and wife. Therefore what God hath joined together, may no man ever separate.” Father Ray smiled on the couple, “You may now kiss your bride.”

    Ross leaned forward and taking pleasure in kissing his wife again, as other Springfield couples thought back to their own weddings and relationships: Josh and Reva to their own wedding at The Beacon…Phillip thought of Olivia and realized in that moment how much he did truly love her…Marah’s mind drifted to Danny as she kept her eyes trained toward Michelle and Bill…Cassie’s heart ached for a moment, missing Richard…

    “I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Ross Marler.” Ray’s announcement brought everyone back to reality and the ballroom erupted in clapping!


    :Fade to Black:
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    Next on "The Guiding Light"

    - Holly's shares a dance with the last person she ever thought!
    - Josh confronts Shayne.
    - Ed reads Roger's letter.
    - A devestating blow is dealt to someone in Springfield!

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  12. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 087Friday, February 4, 2008
    Written By: Josh Hawkins

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    And Now..."The Guiding Light"
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    Springfield, Late Evening

    At the Company Boarding House, Eleni awakes from a peaceful few hours of sleep, she walks into the bathroom and notices the damp rug hanging on the shower curtain to dry. As she makes her why back into the bedroom she opens the curtains and looks over Springfield.

    “I’ve missed this place,” she whispers to herself and then decides to head back to bed. The moonlight shines through the room and as she makes her way back to bed Frank tosses himself awake.

    “What are you doing?”

    “Looking out the window,” she smiles at him. “Watching you sleep,” Eleni slips herself back under the covers and back into Frank’s arms. “Last night was wonderful. Thank you.”

    Frank held her tight in his arms. “Would you like to tell me just what it is your thanking me for.”

    “I don’t even know where I should begin Frankie,” Eleni interlaced her fingers with his. “After all these years apart I just can’t believe we’ve managed to find our way back to one another.”

    “It feels pretty good though doesn’t it?”



    “Of course it does,” her words drifted off as she pulled away from him. “I just don’t think we should have let it go this far. We’re adults, we have a daughter and careers…I should have…we should have known better.”

    <HR>

    Lizzie Spaulding entered into Braxton’s suite at the Beacon and called out for him. “Braxton? Honey are you here?”

    She looked around the room and heard no answer. “Braxton?”

    Lizzie sat down on the sofa and flipped through a copy of the Journal and then decided to wait for her beau in the bedroom. She passed through the kitchenette where everything was still in order from earlier in the week.

    In the bedroom, Lizzie tossed her coat on the bed and an idea popped into her. She quickly took her clothes off, tossing them to the floor beside the bed and pulled open the closet doors, searching for one of Braxton’s shirts. Only she found the closet empty…she checked the chest of drawers same as the closet.



    “What the hell is going on here?” Lizzie asked herself as she put her clothes back on. She was on her way back to the living room when an envelope with her name caught her eye.

    She took the envelope and sat down on the sofa to read it.

    “Lizzie,” she began reading. “I don’t know when you’ll find this but I hope it finds you well in school and life. I have spent the last few months getting to know you for a very different reason that you have spent getting to know me. I’m not the person that you think that I am. I came to Oakdale and then later Springfield with one goal in mind, getting to know you for reasons that I do not want to reveal now. My mother and I came to Springfield with one clear cut agenda, one that I no longer want to fulfill. I pray that you never know the reasons I came to town, I pray that you never know the real connection that we share and I am not talking about the one we’ve developed in the bedroom and beyond. May life treat you well. Braxton.”

    She let the letter fall from her hand and looked at in confusion. “You son-of-a-bitch.” She cursed, “An agenda…you can take your clear cut agenda and rot in hell.”

    Lizzie shoved the letter into her purse, through Braxton’s room key down on the table and walked out of his suite for the last time.

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    “You got everything you need?” Cassie asked Tammy at the foot of the escalator at Springfield International Airport. “You got your coat, it’s cold up there.”

    “It’s cold here mom,” Tammy smiled. “I’m going to be okay and more importantly you’re going to be okay.”

    Cassie sighed heavily, “I have dreaded this day since that acceptance letter came.” She played with Tammy’s hair for a moment and could feel the tears swelling up in her eyes.

    “Mom…”



    “No, no…” Cassie stopped her. “You have to let me have this moment. You’re my little girl, the only one that I have and you’re leaving to go off and be an adult. I get to be sad. I get to stand here and play with your hair. I get to cry Tammy, because that’s what mothers do.”

    Tammy embraced Cassie in a hug. “Daughters cry too you know,” she whispered into her ear. “I know this is hard for you and all I can think to say is thank you for letting me go. For having this opportunity to go out into the world and make it a better place.”

    Cassie broke away from their hug, “And a better place is what you’re going to make it. I know you will because of who you are, the values you have and so much more.”

    The two hugged one another for a second time and when Tammy finally broke away she looked at her watch. “I have to go.”
    Cassie shook her head, “I know. Okay, well then you be safe. And you call me the minute you get off that plane in Washington.”

    “I promise,” Tammy replied. “You know there is one thing that you can do for me if you would.”

    “Anything,” Cassie answered.

    “On my dresser at the farm is some letters for Lizzie, Marina and Shayne, will you make sure they get them.”

    “I will, I promise.”



    “Thanks,” Tammy told her before one last embrace. “I love you so much Mom.”

    With tears racing down her cheeks Cassie replied, “And I love you, so much more than you will ever realize.”

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    “Do you think this was a mistake Eleni?”

    “No,” she said shaking her head. “This…us, it is no mistake. What we done here tonight, making love that was a mistake. Because, it’s like wanting something you know you’re not supposed to have yet you have it anyway.” Eleni closed her eyes and deep down prayed this was a dream. “I love you Frankie…”

    “Who says that we can’t have this? We’re adults who loved one another…” he stopped for a moment, “don’t you think we owe to ourselves to try this and see where it goes?”

    Eleni thought for a moment, “And what if it doesn’t work Frankie, then what happens?”

    “We know that we tried,” he answered. “Marina’s grown now, our actions will still have an impact on her but not as strong as one as before.” He kissed her hand, “What do you say? Can we do this?”

    “I can’t move back to Springfield, not right away. I’ve made a life for myself in Los Angeles and I won’t expect you to move out there because you have your life here.”



    “Okay, so we’ll compromise. I want this to work Eleni, because you’re what my life has been missing. You are the other half of the puzzle for me and I’ve waited years for this to happen.”

    She lightly touched his face, “You think we can do this?” Eleni’s voice cracked, “I don’t want to lose you again and if we do this, again, we do it right. Make me a promise Frankie, we’ll do this right.”

    He kissed her hand and took her into his arms. “I promise you Eleni, we’re going to do this and we’re going to do this right.”

    Eleni settled into his arms, she was warm, safe and loved for the first time in a very long time.

    <HR>

    “Bourdon,” Josh Lewis sat down on a barstool at Outskirts determined to drown out the conversation he had just had with his son by whatever means necessary.

    Twenty minutes had past, Josh had consumed three drinks total and still the thought of Shayne betraying his own family raced through Josh’s mind.

    Across town Billy and Reva arrived at the Lewis home, where the Cedar’s file greeted them. “I thought you and Josh put this to bed weeks ago?” Reva picked it up. “Did something change?”

    Billy shook his head, “Well not to my knowledge. You know there’s no telling why Josh had that file out darlin’,” he lied.

    “Drinking alone cowboy?” A female voice questioned from behind Josh. “Care for some company?”



    He spun around on the barstool, “Actually I’d just like…” he stopped, “Cassie? What are you doing here?”

    “Tammy just left for Washington D.C. a class she wanted to take during the intersession opened up.” Cassie laid her purse down on the bar and grabbed a few peanuts. “I was driving back to the farm and saw your car parked outside and thought why the hell not. I could use a drink.”

    Josh flagged down the bartender, “Whatever the lady wants, put it on my tab.”

    The bartender nodded in agreement and poured Cassie a vodka and cranberry. “Cheers.” She toasted.

    “And just what are you toasting to?”

    She shrugged her shoulders, “You know it honestly beats the hell out of me. I have no real reason to be happy…” she took one shot of the drink and finished it off. “Another.”

    “That a girl,” Josh smiled at her and polished his drink. “So Tammy left huh?”

    Cassie shook her head yes. “You know this has been the worst day I have had in a very long time since Richard died.” She took a sip of her second drink. “One of my best friends got married to the man she loves, her soul mate today and I should have been so unbelievably happy for her, but I wasn’t. I was angry, jealous and bitter. I used to have what she has and then…then Tammy gets the call to come right now if she wants this class. I just don’t understand why she would want to leave.”

    “Do you really think that we’re supposed to understand why our children do anything that they do?” Josh questioned.

    “I guess we’re not. I know that she’s excited about this opportunity and I’m happy for her but she left so fast Josh. It felt like I was giving her away all over again. I just wish she would understand that…”

    “Please if our kids could only understand where we are coming from our lives Cassie would be a hell of a lot better.”



    “True enough,” Cassie noted. “So why don’t you tell me what’s going on with you. Why are you here drinking like there is no tomorrow?”

    Josh shrugged his shoulders, “It doesn’t matter.”

    “It does matter,” Cassie touched his shoulder. “Come on talk to me, I just opened up to you about Tammy, let me help if I can.”

    Josh finished off his fifth glass of bourdon and took Cassie’s hand, “I have a better idea. Why don’t you forget about Tammy leaving for at least awhile and I’ll forget about what is bothering me and we’ll…” he stumbled off his barstool, “we’ll have us some fun.”

    Cassie smiled and thought that was the best offer she had heard in a very long time.

    <HR>

    Ed kicked his shoes off, unbuttoned the top button on his shirt and his eye caught a letter with his name written on the front. It had been sitting in the same spot since Roger’s will had been read, unopened.

    He sat on the foot of his bed, staring at intensely. As he muttered something under his breath, he walked over and picked it. He closed his eyes and shook his head, he wanted to call Holly but thought better of it, and he didn’t need her for this.

    Ed opened the envelope and as he did he could practically hear Roger’s laugh in the background, this was his final revenge

    Ed knew that, which is why he had waited so long to open the damn thing.

    “Ed,” he began reading aloud. “Well congratulations old man you’ve outlived me. How does it feel? I write this to you on my deathbed, Amanda’s in the living room talking with doctors, home nurses and most likely an attorney. I’ve done some horrible things in my life, I know that, but I won’t apologize to you, to others perhaps but never to you. You, Dr. Bauer, kept my Christina away from me…”

    He continued reading the letter and when he was done, he folded it up, put it back in the envelope from which it came and cursed under his breath, “Son-of-a-bitch.”

    Ed knew that he shouldn’t buy into what Roger had said, but he couldn’t help himself and within the hour, he was packed and headed out of town. He made a stop at the cemetery to bid Maureen goodbye and then to the airport.

    “Good evening sir,” the attendant greeted. “How can I assist you this evening?”



    “I need a one-way ticket to San Diego, please,” Ed handed her his credit card. Yes, Roger had gotten to him and he was sure he was headed on a wild goose chase.

    <HR>



    Lucy Cooper-Spaulding parked her car in the nearly empty garage at The Beacon. As she began to make her way across the garage she reached to call Alan-Michael.

    Halfway to the doors she saw something lying in on cement and she walked over to see exactly what it was. She finally made out not what it was, rather who and let out a gut-wrenching scream before dialing 911.



    “This is Lucy Spaulding, I need an ambulance at The Beacon hotel lower level parking garage,” she cried out. “Oh my God, please hurry.”

    <HR>

    Reva handed Billy a cup of coffee and was about to cut him a slice of pecan pie. “You know this is just Momma used to make,” she smiled.

    “Thank you darling.” Billy took a big bite of the pie and smiled, “It is exactly like Ms. Sarah used to make,” he confirmed.

    Reva forced a smile. “He’ll call right?”

    Billy shook his head just as the phone began ringing, “There you go…”

    “Hello…” she answered.



    “Reva, this is Lillian Raines…”

    :Fade to Black:

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    Next on "The Guiding Light"

    - Alexandra bonds with a former Spaulding woman.
    - Reva rushes to Shayne's side.
    - Shayne's attacker is revealed!

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  13. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 089Friday, February 8, 2008
    Written By: Josh Hawkins

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    Holly sat her coffee cup down by the morning copy of “The Journal” and continued to listen as an eager junior reporter tried for the fourth time in less than fifteen minutes to get permission to run the Shayne Lewis story.

    “Listen to me, Tracy, again. I have known Josh and Reva Lewis for well over twenty years. I am not about to print a story that will cause them any additional grief just yet.”

    She listened again as the reporter, pleaded with Holly for the okay. “It’s not going to happen Tracy, not yet anyway. I promise you that after I talk with the Lewis’ then we’ll run the story…” more talking from the reporter. “Well that has yet to be decided. Good-bye Tracy.”

    Holly closed her cell phone and for some reason her mind jolted back to the night of the rainstorm…

    Like the rain beating down on the windshield, Holly’s tears fell down her face. “This has got to stop.” She told herself and in sheer desperation she slammed on the brakes and screamed out at the top of her lungs. “I have to save myself!”

    Ed finally managed to spot her car, “Oh God what are you doing?” He threw the car into park and raced to the driver side window. “Holly you open this door!” It was locked and she turned her head away from him and screamed out.

    “I told you to leave me alone!”

    She picked up her cell phone and scrolled down the address book to a listing for “Ed Bauer.”
    After a few rings the voice mail answered, “Hello you’ve reached Dr. Ed Bauer, please leave a detailed message and I’ll return your call. Thank you.”

    “Ed, hi it’s Holly. You’re probably at hospital…I was just sitting here going through some pictures and other things…I thought I would call you and see how you were doing. Anyway, I would like to talk to you sometime soon…I know that I said we were finished and that I didn’t want to talk to you again, but well…I would like to sometime soon. So give me a call. Okay, bye.”

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    “If your father sees you here Phillip…”

    “He’ll what?” Phillip cut her off. “What Alexandra? He’ll call security have me escorted off the premises. I’m not afraid of him, not anymore.”

    “That’s fine, don’t be afraid. But I am, he’s my brother Phillip and he very well could have another heart attack if he gets worked up like he did that night at the mansion.”

    “Please, a heart attack?” Phillip mocked. “That man doesn’t have a heart Alex. I thought you of all people would know that by now.” He tossed some personal items into a box and looked around his desk, “Besides I’m not going to be here that long. Ava left some files and other personal effects of mine here when she cleaned out my office.”

    “What type of files?”

    Phillip grinned shyly, “I see that got your attention. There just files from clients that I brought to Spaulding over the years. They’ve promised their loyalties to me, if and when I ever left the company

    She slammed the door behind her, “Phillip those are property of Spaulding Enterprises, there was a reason you didn’t receive them when Ava cleaned out your office.”

    “And what part of you thinks that I give damn Alexandra? I worked incredibly hard getting these clients to sign with the company. Moreover, don’t you stand here in what used to be my office and lecture me about principles. Mind you, while you were off parading around Europe ignoring this company some of us were here, running it.”

    “A job that you were rewarded for quite nicely if I do recall,” Alexandra snapped back. “Don’t use my time away from Springfield against me. I don’t deserve that.”

    “And I don’t deserve to be treated like an heir to the throne one day and a bastard the next!”

    Alexandra fell into a chair in front of Phillip’s desk. “I am so sorry that you feel that way. I’m sure it was never Alan’s intention to make you feel like that…”

    “When are you going to stop defending him Alex? After all that he has done to everyone he claims to love,” he listed, “Alan-Michael, Olivia, you. Not to mention the ones he doesn’t even care about.”

    “Don’t you bring Gus into this fight. He has no place in it,” Alexandra told him under no certain terms. “You can take the damn files Phillip. You can leave here and go into business for yourself, with Lewis Construction, with anyone you want, I don’t give a damn. What I do give a damn about is this family whether you want to believe it or not! And I want to know one thing, I want to hear it from your lips, right here and right now. Just the two of us…is she worth it? Is Olivia Spencer worth all the hell she is putting us through?”

    “Alex, let’s not do this again. I don’t think I have it in me to continuously defend her…”

    “I understand that. I really do. I just need to hear it from you, Phillip. I need to her that Olivia is worth all that you are giving up. You’re father, Lizzie’s not talking to you and you ending a marriage with a woman you have loved your entire adult life. How is it possible Olivia is worth all of that? How?”



    “I love Beth in a way that no one and that includes you and Lillian, will ever understand. Our love is complicated and old. We’re not in love with one another like we once were.”

    “Then why did you marry her?”

    “It was a means to an end,” Phillip fell into his chair. “I know how awful that sounds, I really do. But it’s true. There’s something about Olivia that causes my heart to spark again like it used to with Beth, I come alive when she’s around, when I hear her name, when I think about her. I love her with such entensity that words don’t even come close to describing it.”

    “And what about Alan and Lizzie?”

    “Alan sat this plan into motion, he tested my feelings for Olivia and her’s for me. In some twisted, sick way he brought us together instead of driving us apart. He has to deal with that, not me. And as for Lizzie, well it won’t be the first time she hasn’t spoken to me and I’m sure it won’t be the last. She’s not a child anymore Aunt Alex, she has to understand that this is the real world.”

    Alex walked behind the desk and slid her ams down Phillip’s shoulders. She sighed heavily before speaking, “I was afraid of this.”

    “What?”

    “Don’t what me…you love that…that…woman…” she said with hostility in her voice. “I worry about you. You and Alan-Michael…Nick and Gus…” she smiled. “You are all my children in so many different ways and I care about each one of you. And there are times when I think you don’t even know how much I care, it’s why I insert myself into every situation that you all are going through.”

    “We know how much you care, well I do at least.”

    “Well I’m sure glad that you do.” She kissed the top of his head, “You better get out of here before Alan shows up. I can’t go another round with him, not yet anyway.”

    “I have a few more things to pack and then I’ll go.”

    Alexandra shook her head. “I love you very much Phillip. And for what it’s worth I do hope that Olivia has your best interests at heart or you know who she’ll answer to.”

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    An hour had past since Holly had made the phone call to Ed and he hadn’t replied. Holly looked at the coffee table were old newspapers, letters, cards and an assortment of pictures of Roger in various stages of his life. She almost had the entire box packed away when the knock on the front door came.

    “Ben, come in…” Holly kissed him on the cheek, “I haven’t heard from you in weeks.”

    “I know, ever since I canceled our dinner date.”

    “Yeah.” Holly took his coat, “I tried to call you a couple of times but always got your voicemail. I hope that Alexandra isn’t working you too hard over at Spaulding. You know if she is I can talk to her, get her to slack off a bit,” she smiled.

    “Little hard work never hurt anyone,” Ben smiled and noticed the pictures. “What’s all of that?”

    “That is memories of a life I sometimes want to forget, but just never seem able to,” Holly replied. “Roger.”

    “Oh…I’m sorry,” Ben stood up from the sofa, “I should have called before I just showed up unannounced.”
    Holly shook her head, “You’re fine. You can come by anytime, day or night unannounced. I’ve had these things out since Roger died. I think it’s just time I put them away.” She put the lid on one of the boxes. “I just made some coffee would you like some?”

    “Sure.”

    Holly poured him a cup from the kitchen, “You know there was something that you wanted to talk about awhile back. I’m so sorry that I just always seemed to miss you. Between the paper, therapy and Blake’s wedding I just never seemed able to find the time.” She handed him a cup, “Black, right?”

    Ben shook his head. “How are you doing? How have you been doing? Winter seems to keep dragging on lately and that groundhog…” he smiled, “You’re doing okay?”

    “I see you’ve been talking to Blake. I don’t want you to feel like you have to check up on me or even worry about me Ben.”

    “I worry because I care and yes I do talk to Blake. We try to have lunch about once every week or so.”

    “That’s nice,” Holly smiled. “But I’m doing very well this year. I think I have my SAD under control.”
    Ben shook his head, “That’s good to hear.” He sat his cup down on the table. “I normally wouldn’t want to bother you with things that are going on in my life, but…well…you’re the only person I have here in town. You’re like a mother to me in so many ways…”

    “I want you to feel that way Ben. I think of you as one of my own children. I have ever since your father and I were married.” Holly took his hand in hers, “Sweetheart, if you’re going through something that you can’t handle by yourself, then please tell me. Let me help you.”



    Ben rubbed his face with his free hand and swallowed hard, “About three months ago a doctor Chicago diagnosed me with Stage One testicular cancer.”

    “Oh..” Holly covered her mouth and then immediately took Ben in her arms. “Are they sure?” Ben shook his head. “And you’ve had a second opinion, right?”

    “A second and a third,” Ben answered. “The doctor in Chicago referred me to a specialist in Houston and then she referred me to one in New York City. They’ve all said it was cancer.”

    “Oh Ben, honey. I wish you had come to me earlier than this. I would have gone with you to those visits.” She kissed his forehead. “Have you told anyone else? Blake or Marina?” Holly paused for a moment, “You’re father?”

    He shook his head no. “I wanted to tell you first because of course I need to tell him what’s going on, but there’s more to it than that. Each of the doctors has told me to find out if my biological father has any history of this in his family.” Ben took her hand, “I need you to go with me to visit with my Dad, I can’t do this alone and Marina she can’t find out, not yet anyway.”

    Holly shook her head, “Of course. Anything you need Ben, I’ll do it.” She said aloud, but in her mind, the mere thought of seeing Fletcher again caused her to panic. Nevertheless, she knew now, more than ever that she was needed, no matter what the price was she had to pay, she was needed!

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    “Excuse me, I’m looking for someone with the Lewis family,” Danny asked at the nurses station.

    A nurse pointed across the room and spoke softly, “Mrs. Lewis is over there.”

    Reva sat with her head propped up by her hand, half-asleep when Danny knelt down beside her. “Reva…”

    She bolted awake, “What?” rubbing her face she questioned. “Oh Danny, hello.”

    “Hi. I brought you some coffee,” he handed her a stryofoam cup. “It’s from the cafeteria but I figured anything is better than nothing, right?”

    She shook her head. “How did you know? Please don’t tell me it’s in the papers.”

    “No, Billy called me last night. He thought that Marah might need some company. Is she here?”

    “She’s back with Shayne,” Reva answered. “You know that’s very nice of you to come down, Marah will appreciate that. I appreciate it, thank you.”

    “Of course,” he replied. “Has there been any change?”

    “No…” she answered softly, empty almost. “Rick and Mel stablized him last night. He fell into a coma…they said that was normal because of the shook that his body is going through he needs this time to heal…” Reva shook her head. “They think he may have swelling around his brain or even bleeding, they’re just not sure yet.”

    “Do the police have any idea how this happened?”

    “No…and that Danny is the part that just pisses me off the most, you know? He was attacked for some unknown reason, why?” She shook her head. “And then to make matters even worse I can’t get ahold of Josh and no one knows where Ed is at.”



    Danny had taken the seat next to her and put his arm around her, “Is there anything that I can do to help? I will call in specialist from wherever, anything you need Reva.”

    “Thank you very much. That means quite a lot to me, more than you know actually. But I think the only thing you can do right now is go see my daughter. Let her know you’re here.”

    “Okay…” Danny stood up.

    “It’s room um, four. You can go on back if you want.” Reva watched him take a few steps and then spoke, “Danny…”

    “Yeah?”



    “I know that Marah hurt you when she left after Grace was born, but you have to know how sorry she is. You have to know that she loves you so much and that she is complicated, stubborn, hard-headed and at times headstrong. There’s a reason for that, you know, she’s a Shayne woman. Believe me when I tell you this and Josh can confirm if you doubt me, but Shayne women are not easy to love. We’re good woman, but the men who loves us, they’re great men. It takes a mighty fine man to love us and I think that you could be that man for my daughter.” Reva smiled again, “That’s all.”

    “Thank you Reva.”

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    Alexandra and Alan-Michael finished a phone conference with the New York offices and were having idle chat before parting company. Alexandra told her nephew that she didn’t notice Lucy at breakfast this morning and he tells her that she spent the night at the Beacon. Alexandra rubbed her temple and Alan-Michael noted her uneasiness.

    “You want to talk about what’s bothering you?”

    “Do you want to hear about it?” she retorted.

    “I’m sure that I can take an educated guess as to what it has to do with,” he replied. “Dad and Phillip.”

    She shook her head, “And don’t forget about your step-mother, Olivia.” Alex covered her entire face to avoid crying in A-M’s presence. “I’m sorry…I just hate this so much.”

    “Aunt Alex don’t hold back,” A-M told her. “Whatever you have bottled up in there, let it out. Come on, I’ll be your sounding board.”

    She drew in a deep breath to calm her nerves. “The family’s divided with Alan and Phillip at war again over her. Gus, well he doesn’t want any part of our world. He keeps retreating further and further back, shutting me out at every turn. I went to such great lengths to keep him from learning the truth, for his own benefit. You know how screwed up this family is, I never meant to hurt him Alan-Michael or anyone for that matter.”

    “But you did Alex,” he told her. “You hurt a lot of people, including my wife and Harley.”

    “And I’m very sorry for that…” she spoke as the words dawned on her for the first time since all of this had started...”Oh Alan-Michael, I never told Lucy how sorry I was for all the pain I put her through…”



    “She knows your sorry Alex. Telling her would be a good start to rebuilding some relationships that you’ve had a hand in wrecking.” Alex shook her head in agreement. “Can I give you some advice?”

    “Of course. Please.”

    “You care about all of us, the entire family almost to a fault. You know I’m right. You’re not a patient woman, but you’re loving and you’re a good mother and a good mother figure to both Phillip and I.”

    “Thank you,” she mouthed.

    “Eventually, in someway or another, Gus is going to come around and see what the rest of us, that loving and kind woman who has been there for us countless times. He’ll eventually see you as his mother, but you have to wait now. Let him do it on his own time table.”

    Alexandra leaned over to kiss A-M on the cheek and suddenly heard Alan yelling in the hallways. “What is going on…”

    She threw open her office doors to see Phillip and Alan engrossed in a screaming match.

    “STOP IT!” she demanded. “Phillip! Alan!” she wiggled her way in between the two of them.

    “What part of you’re no longer employed here do you not understand Phillip?” Alan shouted.

    “Oh go to hell Alan!” he shouted back at him.

    “That is enough…” Alexandra said ruthlessly. She grabbed Alan’s coat and dragged him into her office, “Alan-Michael bring your brother in here, right now!”

    She slammed the door and seethed with anger! “What in God’s holy name are the two of you thinking? I don’t give a damn if the two of you want to tear each other to shreds at the house, but at this place, in this building and in this office you will act like the civilized human beings that I know you are!” she glared at Alan with a rage he had never seen before in her eyes. “You are the Chief Executive Officer of this company and you are acting like a school yard bully. And if you think that I am going to let you act as such, it will only be over my dead body.” She spun around and pointed at Phillip, “And you…what part of leave before your father arrives do you not understand?”



    “I am not his father…” Alan said full of anger.

    “Alan Spaulding! One more word out of your mouth and I swear I will slap you so hard across your face that you will feel the pain come next Tuesday!”

    “Alexandra…” Phillip attempted to reason, “I’ll go.”

    She shook her head, “Oh no. You stayed and you caused this. After the conversation, we just had and you stayed. I tried Phillip, I tried to understand where you were coming from, I tried to understand why you love this woman…” she looked at Alan, “I tried to understand why you both loved her so strongly, but I cannot understand. Both of you, both of you claim to love this gold-digging bitch so much…”

    “Step lightly Alex,” Phillip warned.



    “You both claim to love this woman so much, that you are allowing her to come in here and rip apart this family that we have spent decades upon decades building. And I know, oh God, do I know that we are not perfect, but we are a family and within one year, one year…Olivia has hooked her claws into us and pulled us apart…look around…look at the two acting like two horny teenagers…you’ve allowed this woman to do this.” She ran her fingers through her hair as three of them stood in silence. “You two are self destructing before my very eyes and it makes me sick to watch. Maybe Olivia destroying this family was for the best, because we only love one another, we only need one another when it’s easy for ourselves. I’m guilty of it just as much as all three of you are.”

    She threw open the door of her office, “So go ahead, destroy one another. I have my own problems to worry about, my own issues to deal with and I can’t deal with anymore of yours. She stopped in the doorway. “Some people in this family have stood by you both,” she spoke to Alan and Phillip, “perhaps even at times when neither of you deserved it. But, when she needed you to stand by her, when I needed your support the most, there was only one person willing to offer me support and compassion. Yell, scream, kick, holler, I don’t give a damn. But do somewhere else, because right know this company is the only thing that is keeping me sane.” She paused for a moment, “The two of you should be ashamed of yourselves.”


    :Fade to Black:

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    Next on "The Guiding Light"

    - Cassie gets a surprising shock!
    - Reva confronts Josh!

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  14. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 090Wednesday, February 20, 2008
    Written By: Josh Hawkins

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    Josh rolled over in bed and could feel an intense headache forming. “Hell…” he swore under his breath as his feet hit the floor. He rubbed his eyes and tried to recall the previous night…a fight with Shayne, drinking and then Cassie was the last memory he had. He reached for his phone on the nightstand and came back with a note from Cassie.

    “Reva never came home last night. Left around 7:00, thanks for last night. It’s what I needed – Cassie.”

    Josh crumbled the note up and tossed it into the trashcan beside the nightstand. He picked up his cell phone and saw “13 Missed Calls” from an assortment of people: Reva, Billy, Marah…he turned his phone off, tossed it back on the bed, ignored the countless voice mails and headed to the shower, determined to rid himself of this hangover before Reva returned from where ever she had been all night long.

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    And Now..."The Guiding Light"
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    Marah and Danny appeared from the ICU hallway to see Reva on her cell phone, leaving Josh yet another message. “Hey, any change?”

    Marah shook her head, “No. He’s just lying there, so still and almost life…” she stopped herself and composed. “Lillian said that they’re going to do a shift change and that should take them about two hours.”

    “Two hours?” Reva gasped. “Well what are we supposed to do just sit here and wait? No, I want to go see Shayne.”



    “Reva,” Lillian approached, “this is typical. We do shift changes twice a day and during that time family isn’t allowed in the ICU, I’m sorry.”

    “But you’ll be here the entire time, right?” Marah questioned.

    “Of course,” she answered. “Listen, Buzz called this morning and he wants to offer you guys a room at the boarding house, free of charge.”

    “No,” Reva shook her head. “No I want to be here if anything happens, right here.”

    “Mom be reasonable,” Marah spoke. “Company is right across the street if anything happens we’ll be close and we have to keep our strength up for Shayne.”

    “She’s right Reva.”

    She shook her head, “All right. Danny would you take us back to the house I need to get a few things, some clothes and insurance information?”



    Danny shook his head. “And Lillian you have our cell phone numbers right?” Reva gestured amongst her, Marah and Danny. “If anything changes, anything…you’ll call?” She gathered up her coat and purse, “Okay, let’s go…I’ve got to find your father.”

    <HR>

    “How are my favorite girls?” Bill asked as he entered the Bauer kitchen.

    “Hey! I’m not a girl,” was the reply Robbie hollered back at him.

    “Squirt…” Bill gave him a high five, “I know you’re not a girl, you’re my favorite little man.” Robbie laughed and went back to eating his apples. “Where’s your Mom?”



    “His mom is right here,” Michelle came down the stairs with Grace in her arms. “Do you want to go see daddy? Huh?” She handed him the baby and finished packing Robbie’s lunch box. “Sweetheart, Mrs. Thompson is here to pick you up,” she handed him his lunch, kissed his forehead and sent him out the door.

    “Bye Bill,” he called from halfway down the sidewalk.

    “Can you believe how big he’s getting? Or how big she’s getting? Huh?” Bill questioned.

    “They’re growing fast,” Michelle noted. “How are you doing this morning? Holding up okay? I know that today’s your day with Grace but I just figured you wouldn’t be here until later.”

    He put Grace in her high chair and gave Michelle a look, “I must be missing something. Why would I give up a day with my daughter?”

    “Um…Shayne’s accident. I just figured that you would have wanted to be with your family today, that’s all.”

    “What accident?”

    “You don’t know about Shayne’s accident? Last night at the Beacon? Bill, how can you not know what is going on? It was in the Mirror this morning. Hope even saw it online in Chicago.”

    “I really have no idea what you’re talking about Michelle,” Bill told her.

    “You need to go to Cedars, right now,” she told him. “Rick and Mel spent the entire night there working on Shayne. He was attacked at the Beacon, he has severe internal injuries, head trauma and he’s in a coma. Did your father not call you?”

    “My phone broke yesterday, I just got a new one.” He grabbed his jacket from one of the empty chairs, “We can reschedule?”

    “Of course,” Michelle answered. “Listen if there is anything Reva or Josh…” she paused, “or you need, please call me.”



    “I will,” Bill told her and then stopped in before rushing out the door. “Can I do something that I’ve been wanting to do for months?”

    “What...” Michelle asked and before Bill could answer, she found herself engaged in a passionate kiss with the father of her daughter!

    <HR>

    Cassie entered the farm much the same way she had left it the night Tammy left for Washington D.C., quite and dark.
    She tossed her purse on the table and was about to head up the stairs for a shower and then to bed when the lights suddenly came home.

    “Decided to finally come home?”



    “Oh my God!” Cassie screamed at the top of her lungs, “Tammy Nicole! What are you doing here?”

    “You know I think I’m going to reverse the mother-daughter role here for a minute and ask you the questions? Where have you been all night?”

    “None of your business,” Cassie answered. “What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be in D.C.”

    “I stopped by the Beacon last night and Emily said that she wasn’t sure where you were so I checked your suite and nope, not there. So I called Towers and then Company and no one had seen you in like hours. Then I decided to just come on back here and wait to see if you eventually showed up.”

    “For starters, I don’t know why you’re here or why you’re giving me the third degree, but I don’t appreciate it. Why are you not in school?”

    “Because when my plane landed in Indianapolis I decided to check my messages and I had like four from Marina and another five from Lizzie. Shayne had some kind of accident last night at the Beacon. I canceled my flight to Washington and headed back home.” Tammy glared at her, “You should probably check your phone, I’m sure…”

    “I turned it off…” Cassie rushed over to her purse.



    “Don’t bother,” Tammy shot back. “I don’t know what you were doing last night or with who, but you stink. Take a shower and get dressed, we’ll talk more in the car.”

    <HR>

    Josh wrapped a towel around his waist and walked back into the master suite to find Reva sitting on the bed. “Well, look who decided to finally come home? You enjoy you’re night out?”

    Reva sat in silence for a moment, “Did you? Where in the hell have you been Joshua? I tried to call you last night. Billy tried, Marah…”

    “Is there a reason you’re checking up on me Reva?” he questioned. “I’m your husband, not your child. I don’t appreciate...”

    “What did you just say?” Reva stopped him. “There is a very long list, which is growing at the moment, of things I do not appreciate, Bud. Have you even bothered to notice that I’m still wearing the same damn dress I was wearing at the wedding last night?” she paused. “I’m going to ask you one more time, where were you all night?”



    “And I told you that I’m not your child that needs to be checked up on,” Josh replied angrily.

    “Don’t…” Reva said softly, almost under her breath as she walked across to the dresser and looked in the mirror at him standing there. “Don’t…do not get some holier than thou attitude with me. And please forgive me if I cannot stomach your self righteous indignation this morning Joshua. I’m a little tired, seeing as I’ve spent the entire God forsaken night at Cedars,” she revealed.

    “The hospital what happened? Reva…”

    “You tell me Joshua, you tell me where you were when I needed you the most? she paused and raised her voice, “When this family needed you the most Bud!”

    “I was having some work issues and decided to go have a beer at Outskirts,” he finally revealed. “I had one to many and I didn’t think it would be a good idea to drive so I got a room at that little run down motel across the street.”

    “Finally, an honest answer,” Reva sighed as she began packing an overnight bag. “You know most middle aged men who have a family, a career and responsibilities don’t normally go out and get wasted. I guess I should be grateful you didn’t drive. That’s the silver lining here isn’t it? Tell me, did you at least go alone?”

    “So why don’t you tell me what’s going on with you. Why are you here drinking like there is no tomorrow?”

    Josh shrugged his shoulders, “It doesn’t matter.”

    “It does matter,” Cassie touched his shoulder. “Come on talk to me, I just opened up to you about Tammy, let me help if I can.”

    Josh finished off his fifth glass of bourbon and took Cassie’s hand, “I have a better idea. Why don’t you forget about Tammy leaving for at least awhile and I’ll forget about what is bothering me and we’ll…” he stumbled off his barstool, “we’ll have us some fun.”

    “Of course I did and I don’t deserve that,” Josh answered. “Are you going to tell me why you spent the entire night at Cedars? Is it Marah?”

    Reva gathered her composure before speaking, “No…Shayne.” She finished dressing and allowed the news to hit him as hard as it had hit her twelve hours earlier. “He was attacked last at the Beacon, in the parking garage. Lucy Spaulding found him.”

    “Oh my God…Reva…is he…”

    “Alive?” she questioned. “Just barely. Rick and Mel worked until about three this morning to stabilize him. He has internal bleeding, severe trauma to his head. The doctors are worried that his brain is either bleeding or swelling…they don’t know which yet.” she shook her head. “He’s in a coma…” she choked back tears as Josh reached for her. “No! No…no…no! You don’t get to sweep in here after the living hell that I have been through last night and make this all better, you don’t get do that…” she yelled! “Do you know how petrified and frightened I was last night? And the answer is no, you don’t because you didn’t go through what I did. I sat there…” she sobbed, “on that sofa and held Lucy Spaudling in my arms and just kept staring at her, covered in Shayne’s blood. Each time that door swung open I just knew, I knew that Rick was going to come and tell me he was gone…” she relived the night in her mind. “I was all alone…I have never needed you as much as I did in that moment…”

    “Why didn’t you call Billy?” Josh questioned.

    “I didn’t want Billy! He’s not my husband. He’s not Shayne’s father. I love him like a brother, but I wanted you and you weren’t there. Do not even try to make excuses for that Joshua!”

    “I’m not Reva. That is the last thing I am trying to do.”

    She wiped her face with the back of her hand and attempted to compose herself. “Danny and Marah are downstairs,” Reva grabbed the bag she had packed through the screaming. “Buzz is letting us have a room at Company and…and…” she repeated.

    “What?”



    “And I want you to sit here for awhile. I want you to worry about Shayne the way I worried about him last night…alone! You sit here and you think about how scared he must have been when he was attacked and then you think about me sitting there in a cold, empty waiting room all night long with the woman who perhaps saved his life and then you think about your daughter pouring out her heart and soul out over a brother she may never see alive again and then after you do that, after you take yourself to hell and back, then you come to the hospital and see your son. But not a moment before…do you understand me? Because I pray to God that you do…” she told him as she stormed out of the room!


    :Fade to Black:

    <HR>

    Next on "The Guiding Light"

    - Reva connects with Lillian.
    - Gus makes a decision about his future.

    <HR>
  15. Josh
    TULSA, OK - "Whoever it is...they're going to have mighty big shoes to fill, that's for sure." Words spoken by series head writer Josh Miller of the role of Shayne Lewis, last played by Billy Kaye.

    A fan-fiction in the making, 'The Light' begins telling original stories after February 2003 when viewers saw Tony Santos (Jordi Vilasuso) toss a bomb down the stairwell of the KSRP news studio during an attempt to draw out Reva's (Kim Zimmer) stalker.

    "For the most part Shayne was not a heavy hitter during that storyline so it's easy to recast with a much older Shayne and begin telling new stories for the character." Continues Hawkins.

    Kyle Lowder, best known for his role on the NBC soap, "Days Of Our Lives" assumes the role of Shayne Lewis, the son of Joshua and Reva Lewis beginning in Episode 1 of 'The Light.' Lowder is on contract status, despite the fact that during the first few episodes he will be seen only briefly.

    In other casting news, Morgan Englund will appear in Episode 2 of the fan-fiction.

    'The Light' is slated to premiere in mid-September 2006.
  16. Josh

    Episode 003: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 003
    Friday, September 8, 2006 At Cedars, Dr. Rick Bauer arrives and tells Josh and Reva that the attack on Shayne wasn't as bad as it had originally appeared to be. Reva thanks Rick and in private tells Josh that they need to talk. Before going off, Reva asks Cassie to get in touch with Olivia, ASAP.

    From the Springfield jail cell, Edmund demands that he be allowed to call his attorney: Cass Winthrop. But before he is able to make the call, Cass arrives shocking Edmund. Cass explains to his client that Alexandra telephoned him when she learned of his arrest and further tells Edmund that the case, does not look good.

    Olivia is heading out when she comes face to face with Alan at her door.

    In Connecticut, Lizzie Spaulding boards a plane, first class in route to Springfield.

    Gus arrives in Zurich, Switzerland with the intent on meeting and confronting Roy Baker. However as he is prepared to leave his hotel a phone call from Harley stops him. She says that she has been trying to get him on his cell for hours and he explains that it's not working. Because he's on the hotel landline, Harley ties him up for 30-45 minutes.

    Phillip and Beth are in route from the airport to the Spaulding mansion when they have a flat tire. After discovering that Beth does not have a spare, Phillip calls Triple-A leaving the divorced couple alone to wait.

    Olivia is taken aback when Alan barges his way into her room. He yells at her for leaving him alone on the island, while Olivia tells him it was her only choice. Alan warns her about crossing him especially since she is carrying a Spaulding heir...his child, nonetheless.

    Phillip and Beth finally return to Beth's hotel room at Towers, after Triple-A and Beth questions why Phillip has been so standoffish during their trip and he decides to go ahead and reveal why. Phillip tells Beth she is and will always be his best friend, no matter what happens in their lives. Beth tells him to tell her what the problem is. Phillip decised to reveal that he and Olivia have sex, but Beth mistakes everything, and assumes he wants to be back with her again and she pulls him into a passionate kiss!

    Reva tells Joshua that she had Cassie call Dylan earlier and he's on a flight to Springfield as they speak to take Shayne and Marah to Minnesota until the stalker is caught. Josh says that the believes the stalker has been caught.

    Still holding her cards close to her chest, Olivia assures Alan that she is pregnant but before she can tell she believes the baby belongs to Phillip her brother arrives and throws him out, just as the phone rings. Sam answers and hands the phone to Olivia. Cassie tells her that Reva has asked to see her immediately at Cedars, in regards to the stalker case.

    At the courthouse, Edmund is denied bail and sent back to jail where he is formally charged as Reva Shayne Lewis' stalker.

    In Switzerland Gus arrives at the hospital only to learn that Ray Baker died of a massive heart attack, after waking from his coma only an hour before Gus arrived. Devestated that he's gone, a nurse questions who Gus is and hands him a letter addressed to "Gus Aitoro." Inside he finds a key with address as well.

    Agreeing with Josh, that Edmund is behind bars and the family is safe she goes back in to see Shayne and discovers a vase of black roses. Reva freaks out and calls out for Josh who reads the card, "Dial S for Slut...They've got the wrong person" Reva tells him it doesn't matter if Edmund was behind this or not, her children are going to Minnesota, as Olivia arrives.

    Alone, dressed in black at a payphone in front of Cedars a person dials the number for Cedars. A nurse answers the call and pages Dr. Mel Bauer.

    Olivia wants to know why she was summoned and Reva updates her on the stalker case and tells her she is sending the kids to Minnesota. Olivia asks how that concerns her and Reva says that she wants her to go to San Cristobel and assure Jonathan's safety.

    At Cedars: "Dr. Mel Bauer." A short pause, "Hello this is Dr. Mel Bauer, may I help you?" The person breathes heavily and then speaks with a disguised voice, "You're on my list----bitch!" Next On 'THE LIGHT' Michelle and Mel share a heart to heart! Gus gets a huge clue in his search! Phillip makes a huge decision regarding the women in his life.
  17. Josh
    RECAST SHOCKER: Lowder is OUT!


    David Tom Sees 'THE LIGHT'

    Kyler Lowder is officially OUT as the recast Shayne Lewis. In his place will step daytime veteran and Emmy award winning actor, David Tom (ex-Paul, OLTL; ex-Billy, Y&R) is set to assume the role immediately. "Everyone was very pleased with the work Mr. Lowder did in the beginning of the series, but he appeared to old for the part, especially when we brough in Morgan Englund as a guest star." Shares executive producer Josh Hawkins.

    This news comes just shortly after the news, that former "Y&R" and "OLTL" star Heather Tom joins the series as Lucy Cooper Spaulding later this year, after her contract with "ONE LIFE" ends. "For the immediate future I don't see Shayne interacting with Lucy when Heather joins the series, however once established I see a storyline with the two interacting." Shares Hawkins.

    Tom's time with 'TL' will be short, even though the actor signed a multi-year contract. "Both Alexa (Havins, Marah) and David will be offscreen for awhile in the coming weeks because of the stalker storyline." Shares Hawkins. Look for D. Tom on Monday.
  18. Josh
    STILLWATER, OK - Next week on "THE LIGHT" lives explode as November sweeps continue!

    RICK TURNS TO THE BOTTLE


    With Mel's life hanging in the balance and the mysterious Judith lurking around Springfield, Rick goes in search of some companionship: Bauer style.

    "It makes since for Rick to turn to the bottle, seeing as his father Ed was an alocholic Rick thinks that would solve all his probelms." Says head-writer Josh Hawkins. That however is not the answer and Rick realizes that sooner rather that later which is a good thing for him. "The Light" has invited Krista Tesreau to remain with the series as a regular guest star. "I love the character of Mindy but there is no room on my canvas at this time to have as a regular, contract player." Says Hawkins, "But we will be using her from time to time as a story would require."

    Which will be next week as Rick tempts the bottle, look for Tesreau to appear in Episode 012.


    CASTING ROUNDUP



    - Christie Clark debuts as Michelle Bauer Santos earlier than expected. Clark who is best known for her role as Carrie Brady on 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' will begin airing sometime in the coming week. It was originally planned that Michelle make her return on November 20th, however a storyline change has pushed her return to Springfield up.



    - Jill Larson will begin a very short term role as Vera. The character will be interacting with Alexandra and play a role in Gus' search for his true paternity. Originally Louise Sorel (ex-Vivian, DAYS) was tapped for the role but scheduling conflict prevented her from airing. Larson who is on recurring status at 'ALL MY CHILDREN' begins airing in Episode 012.

    - As reported above, Krista Tesreau (Mindy) will remain with the show in a recurring role, however she leaves for Paris next week. "Mindy will return later this month and in December for the holiday season."
  19. Josh

    Episode 012 : THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 012
    Monday, November 13, 2006 Rick picks up the Get Well card left by Judith and begins to open it...

    The ball seems to be going off successfully so far. Frank however tells Josh that he is keeping Cassie and Reva secluded away so they can make their grand entrance together, in hopes of luring Reva's stalker out. Josh says that is if the stalker is even really here...as Frank goes to check on the women, Josh grabs Tony and pulls him aside.

    Alexandra welcomes Vera to the Spaulding mansion. Vera says that she is surprised that Alex isn't off at the big fancy party, living it up. Alexandra tells her that she has more to worry about than that, she tells Vera that the secret she has worked to hide for over thirty years is about to break...Vera asks what Alex wants her to do. Alexandra says she's glad that she's asked and slams the bracelet down on the table!

    Before Frank arrives, Cassie and Reva are alone. Cassie reassures her sister that everything is going to be all right and that nothing bad is going to happen. Just then a knock is heard and an usher from the party delivers a note to Cassie, addressed to Reva...

    At the same time, Rick is opening the "Get Well" card for Mel...Both he and Reva read the same thing at the same time, "“Tonight is the night you both pay for your sins.” Rick begins to worry and calls Lillian into Mel's room...she says she doesn't know what is going on and Rick tells her to call Harley.

    At the ball, Marina stops Harley and tells her that she has to tell her something. Harley however is taken away by Lillian's call and she rushes off to find Frank!

    Reva is shaken by the note and feels uneasy about going through with the ball, but Cassie convinces her that it has to be done, just as Frank arrives. Cassie shows Frank the note and he says that most likely Reva's stalker is here, just as Harley enters with news about Rick's note...both are shocked to learn they are the same and Harley races off to Cedars, questioning where Gus is at.

    Lizzie enters the ball, her true identity complete disguised. She is asked to dance by a man who is also in complete costume. The two don't speak, just dance and afterwards, Lizzie is left speechless!

    Harley arrives at Cedars just as Frank phones her to tell her that he believes Reva's stalker has also been targeting Mel, because of the hit-and-run and now the note. Frank tells Harley that he's sending over uniforms to watch Mel's room, because he believes the stalker is at The Beacon. Before she leaves, Harley informs Rick of what is going on and he is in shock!

    Gus opens the safety deposit box and begins going through the contents of it: A picture of a very young Roy Baker with a man named “Locke” dated one year prior to Gus’ birth ; Another picture of a man and woman, written on the back of the photograph is Locke & Girlfriend ; Roy Baker's journal ; newspaper clippings about Brandon Spaulding and the founding of Spaulding Enterprises and in the very bottom of the box he finds a picture with writing on the back... "Alexandra Spaulding: Chicago Debutante of the Year.

    Against her better judgement Reva prepares to take the stage and Rick questions what in the hell is goin on.....
  20. Josh

    Thanksgiving Day Celebration

    By Josh,

    You and yours are hereby cordially invited to attend Thanksgiving dinner with the families of Springfield.
    The Lewis Family at The Beacon Hotel
    Hostesses: Mrs. Reva Shayne Lewis & Ms. Cassandra Layne Winslow

    The Cooper Family at Company
    Hostess: Ms. Harley Davidson Cooper

    The Bauer/Marler Family at the Bauer Home
    Hostesses: Ms. Holly Reade & Ms. Michelle Bauer Santos

    The Spaulding Family at Towers
    Hostesses: Anonymous

    Dinner will be served promptly beginning at Seven o’clock on the 22nd day of November, two-thousand and six.

  21. Josh

    Episode 015: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 015
    Monday, November 20, 2006 Cassie arrives at the airport and awaits the return of Shayne, Marah and Tammy. Outside in the terminal, Cassie assures all three of them that the police have Reva's stalker, locked up and behind bars. Shayne questions who it was and Cassie tells the three of them that Reva and Josh want to talk to all of them together. Billy arrives from getting the luggage and hugs Cassie, in her ear he whispers they need to go, Tony's death has made the front page of the newspaper! They all leave!!

    At the police station, Reva and Josh arrive to find Rick waiting on them there. Reva hugs Rick and asks how Mel is doing. Rick says that she's getting better, that Michelle is with her now and Reva apologizes for Roxie's actions. Rick assures Reva that what Roxie has done is not her fault, just as Frank is arriving, he tells them that Roxie's about to be questioned.

    At Company, Harley is planning the Thanksgiving menu with Buzz when Gus arrives. She asks how is conference in Chicago was and he tells her very informative. Marina overhears Gus talking about the conference as Ben walks up behind her. She tells Ben that when the two of them were in Chicago she saw Gus with another woman, Marina says that Harley has to know the truth.

    At Spaulding Enterprise Alexandra is settling into her office as CEO when a messenger arrives with a sealed envelope. Alan is in his office when the messenger drops off his envelope. Phillip is at the Spaulding mansion with Zach and James when he recieves his...Olivia at The Beacon...Beth in her suite at Towers and Lillian at Cedars. The envelope contains an invitation, "You are requested to attend a Spaulding Thanksgiving dinner at Towers."

    Ben stops Marina from barging over and telling Harley her verision of the truth. Marina says that Gus shouldn't be allowed to getaway with this and Ben says to her that she is right, but Marina should give Gus the chance to come clean on his own. Marina finally agrees and tells Ben he has until Thanksgiving dinner or she'll spill the beans!

    Michelle is leaving Mel's room when she runs into Lillian, who is thrilled that she is back home. Lillian asks if Ed has also returned and Michelle tells her that he hasn't, that she was called home early because of Mel's accident. Lillian tells her it was a good thing, because Danny could use the company of someone who loves him right now. Michelle isn't aware of what is going on and Lillian breaks the news to her that Tony died the night before...Michelle tells Lillian to keep Mel company and rushes off to find Danny.

    Rick explains that someone hit her with a car and the doctors put her into a drug related coma so that her body could heal, which apparently it has done. Mel places her hand over her stomach and says she saw the woman who hit her...as Harley arrives with a picture of Roxie Shayne.

    Michelle arrives at the Santos mansion where she finds Danny in a chair with a bottle of scotch in one hand and an empty glass in the other. She takes the bottle away from him and questions if this is how he is going to spend his time from now on? Danny says that he wants her to leave, but Michelle refuses to go. Danny says that she left him a very long time ago and just because something bad in his life has happened, does not give her a reason to come back into the picture. Danny jerks the bottle away from her, as she starts to cry...seeing the hurt in his eyes...she begins to cry and says that she's so sorry for his loss. Michelle leaves and watches Danny from afar, in tears...she opens her cell phone and calls her daddy, asking him to come home...soon. NEXT ON "THE LIGHT"
    Tuesday, November 21, 2006



    Step "IN THE LIGHT" with Reva Shayne Lewis & Roxie Shayne Bauer
  22. Josh

    Episode 017: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 017
    Tuesday, November 22, 2006
    Thanksgiving Celebration Episode Thanksgiving day has arrived in Springfield…as Reva, Cassie, Holly, Harley, Michelle and a mysterious woman prepares to host dinners of their very own.

    Reva comes downstairs and tells Joshua that Jonathan arrived in San Cristobel safe and sound. Reva also tells her husband that she talked with Dylan and that Hawk is on his way to Springfield with Rusty. Josh says they should head out to The Beacon, but Reva is gazing at pictures on the fireplace, she takes a picture of Marah and Reva says they need to make one stop.

    Holly and Michelle are in the Bauer kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Holly thanks Michelle for agreeing to help her today and Michelle tells her she was thrilled when Holly asked her. Michelle is about to ask Holly for advice when…Rick arrives with Ed in tow!!!

    Josh tells Reva that he thinks this is a bad idea, but Reva assures him that this is something that has to be done. An officer opens Roxie’s cell door and Reva goes in to see her sister. Roxie is setting in a corner of the cell and doesn’t acknowledge that Reva is there. Reva tells her sister that she done some very bad things, she continues and tells Roxie that she had no right to do what she did, sick or not. Roxie looks over and tells Reva that she killed Johnny and deserved it. Reva says because they’re sisters, she’ll hold no hard feelings towards Roxie, but she will never forgive her for the pain Roxie has caused her daughter!

    Marah thanks Cassie for letting her stay with her with last night…Cassie says anytime and hands her a cup of coffee. Marah says she wants to Cassie a question, she asks her aunt how she was able to forgive Reva for what she done, to Richard. Cassie reasons with her niece that she cannot feel like that, what Reva did was in the best interest of Richard. Cassie tells Marah, that Reva had no control of Roxie’s actions and she cannot blame her mother for Tony’s death. Marah says that she does and goes off to dress for dinner.

    Blake begins to have second thoughts about Thanksgiving at the Bauer house. When Ross sneaks up behind her…Blake shivers and Ross asks what that was and Blake makes a quick excuse, as she flashes back to the lunch she saw Ross having with her mother. Blake decides to confront Ross…but he surprises her with a diamond necklace and her professes his love for her!

    Josh and Reva arrive at The Beacon, where Cassie has setup a beautiful spread…everyone gathers: Cassie, Billy, Shayne, Hawk, Rusty, Tammy, RJ and Marah for dinner. Cassie pulls Marah aside and tells her not to make a scene today. The family all sit down for dinner as Josh prepares to make a toast, but Marah stands up and declares, she wants to tell everyone what she’s not thankful for. “All my life…I’ve been shadowed with being Reva Shayne Lewis’ daughter. Some times it was a blessing, more often times it wasn’t…” Joshua warns Marah to stop now and Reva tells him to let her speak… “Tony is dead and it’s because of your actions. You set this into motion. I blame you Mother for this...I blame you for most of the bad things that have happened in my life." Josh slams his fist on the table and tells Marah that is enough…she agrees that it is and throws her napkin on the table and leaves!!

    Holly and Michelle call the family together and alone in the kitchen Holly says this reminds her of past dinners she and Maureen hosted. Michelle smiles and tells Holly that she’s considered her a surrogate mother for many years…and something that has been weighing on her mind lately…Blake arrives ending conversation and Holly promises Michelle they’ll talk more later.

    Marah arrives at the Santos mansion with a frozen pizza and case of beer. She finds Danny alone in the study and tells him that she figured he would be alone. Danny asks her to leave, but Marah says she cannot do that, because the people who loved Tony should be together, today especially. Marah says she is so very sorry for Danny’s loss…she says that she is going to put the pizza in the oven and the two of them are going to reminisce about Tony!

    With Company closed for the holiday, the Cooper family gathers together to celebrate. Marina tells Ben that Gus hasn’t told Harley about his trip to Chicago or what he was doing there. Ben says then by all means Marina should tell Harley.

    One by one the Spaulding family begins to enter the Towers dining room. They all question who it was that brought them here, when Lizzie reveals herself, stunning everyone. She says that the family has been out of touch with one another for far to long and that stops today…if only for today. Lizzie tells everyone that will sit, eat and be polite. Which they do, as Beth keeps a longing eye on Olivia!

    Thanksgiving dinner is served at the Bauer home, as Ed says grace over the dinner and thanks God for his healthy, happy family!

    Marina goes and begins talking to Harley…she is about to tell her what she saw in Chicago, but Gus arrives and Marina is stopped. Ben asks what happened and Marina tells him that Gus arrived and she thinks he’s about to tell Harley the truth about what happened. Meanwhile, inside the kitchen, Gus tells Harley that after dinner he wants to show her what he’s found…Harley asks him to tell her now and he agrees…Gus tells Harley that he believes his mother is….ALEXANDRA SPAUDLING!

    With half the pizza ate…and only a few beers left…Marah and Danny are talking about Tony, when he reaches over and kisses her!!
  23. Josh

    Episode 018: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 018
    Friday, November 24, 2006 Marah wakes up in the Santos mansion…in her bra & panties. As she dresses she tries to recall what happened the night Thanksgiving. As she pulls her hair back into a ponytail she has a flashback of her and Danny kissing and then back to reality as she leaves the room.

    Blake returns from taking the kids to school and finds Ross in the kitchen, sneaking a piece of leftover pie. She tells him that she is going to get ready for the service and Ross tells her that he won’t be going. Blake flies off the handle and asks Ross, just exactly what he’ll be doing, and Ross tells her he’ll be doing work related errands.

    Beth and Phillip are stunned when Lizzie tells them that she’s managed to work ahead of schedule and graduate early. Beth tells Lizzie that she’ll move into Towers with her, until the three of them can find another place. Phillip pulls Beth aside and tells her she is acting like a child and asks her to move back into the mansion…Lizzie begs her mother, but Beth declines, however she’ll allow Lizzie to move into the mansion if she wants.

    Holly surprises Michelle when she arrives at the Bauer house. Michelle thanks Holly for stopping by before the service and that it is going to mean a lot to her that Holly is there today. Holly however informs Michelle that she’s been called into an important meeting at Springfield University. Michelle tells Holly she understands, but insists that the two of them have dinner afterwards. Holly agrees.

    Harley and Gus sit down to breakfast the next morning and she questions how sure he is about Alexandra being his mother. Gus confesses that he lied about Roy Baker didn’t leave him any clues. Harley asks him why he did that and Gus tells her that he wanted to learn the truth on his own, which he did. Gus shows her the safety deposit box and they start going through the things…

    Beth decides that living in a Towers suite is not helping her regain control of her life, like she had originally anticipated after her split with Bill. Beth is packing up her belongings when she runs across a copy of “The Journal” that has Alan and Olivia’s picture on the front page and the announcement of their baby. She tosses the paper in the trash can and begins cleaning out a dresser drawer, when she finds a small black pistol, in the very bottom.

    After reading the journals and all the content of the safety deposit box, Gus asks Harley what she thinks, but the time for Tony’s service is getting closer and Harley tells Gus that she wants him to think about this some more and then go talk to Alexandra!

    Holly and Michelle call the family together and alone in the kitchen Holly says this reminds her of past dinners she and Maureen hosted. Michelle smiles and tells Holly that she’s considered her a surrogate mother for many years…and something that has been weighing on her mind lately…Blake arrives ending conversation and Holly promises Michelle they’ll talk more later.

    Lillian arrives at Company and Buzz tells her that a lady has been asking for her. Buzz points her in the corner and Lillian is surprised to see her travel agent at a table, waiting for her.

    Beth is leaving Towers carrying several boxes when she meets Bill in the elevator. He offers to help her and Beth finally gives in. Beth tells Bill that she’s moving back in with Lillian.

    Blake decides not to go to Tony’s memorial service and follows Ross to Springfield University where he is supposed to be having an interview. She watches from afar and witnesses Ross arriving and then later…Holly! Blake decides this, whatever it is has to end!

    After the travel agent is gone, Buzz goes and sits down with Lillian. She asks why he's not at the ball and he tells her that someone has to run Company. He asks Lillian if she is planning a trip when he notices her plane tickets...Lillian reveals she's going to see a friend in OAKDALE!!

    Beth and Bill arrive at Lillian’s house and he’s carrying one of the boxes for her when he stumbles and drops a box. Beth quickly works to pick everything up, but Bill finds the gun and questions why Beth even has it. Beth tells Bill that she has it for her own reasons and tells him that he’s helped enough and that he can leave!

    Citizens of Springfield arrive the church to mourn Tony…including his brother Father Ray, who has been transferred to a Catholic church in Chicago. Marah tells Ray how very sorry she is, as her and Danny come face-to-face with one another for the first time since they kissed. Danny tells Marah he doesn’t want this to be weird or strange for her, but they will have to talk about it sooner or later. Marah sees Tony’s casket and decides that it will be much later…as she then takes a seat for the service to begin.
  24. Josh

    Episode 023: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 023
    Saturday, December 02, 2006

    Nighttime falls over Springfield as lives begin to change forever…
    Same Day as Episode 20 & 21 Rick arrives at Outskirts where he finds Phillip waiting on him. Phillip asks how Rick is doing and notes that he didn’t sound very good on the telephone earlier that evening. Rick fills in the missing pieces regarding Roxie that Phillip didn’t already know…he also tells him how Mindy saved him from himself and finally about Mel…

    At the Bauer house…Mel has fallen asleep on the sofa while watching television and doesn’t hear Ed and Michelle come in from a late dinner. Ed inquires about Michelle and how she’s been feeling lately. Michelle tells her father that she is fine and reassures him that her episode in Washington D.C. was just because she wasn’t getting enough sleep…which she says she needs and head upstairs to bed…leaving Ed alone in the kitchen where he hears a frantic Mel wake from what appeared to be a nightmare…

    Harley manages to catch up with Gus at the house and asks him how he is feeling. Gus said that he thought for sure Alexandra was his mother and Harley tells him that just because Vera said she was his mother, doesn’t make it so…that there are ways to prove that she is telling the truth. Before Gus can respond Vera arrives…

    Her plane having been delayed in Oakdale, Lillian is just now arriving back home in Springfield, as a thunderstorm appears to be rolling in. As she is driving from the airport to home, she suddenly realizes she has a flat tire. Lillian soon learns that she has a jack…just not a spare tire when a car stops to help her…

    With the rain storm setting in Reva and Josh decide to catch a movie, despite Reva worrying about Marah. She asks Josh if she was out of line for slapping her and he assures he she was not and that what Marah said she didn’t mean. Reva says she has let her children down over the years and Marah was right on the money regarding Dylan and Jonathan…Josh tells Reva that Marah is in a difficult place at the moment dealing with Tony’s death and that over time she’ll forgive Reva. She thanks him for being there supporting her through all of this…Josh tells her there is not any other place he would want to be…the couple kiss and later make love!

    Phillip inquires about what is wrong with Mel and Rick says that she has been acting weird lately. Phillip urges Rick to give her time, let her deal with Roxie on her own terms and for him no to push her. Rick says that he wants to do that but he really wants to start a family with Mel and he’s not sure if she wants that. Phillip suggests that maybe Mel is feeling afraid, with Rick’s heart condition and her being stalked…he suggests Rick let it wait out awhile longer and then suggest the thought to Mel. Rick thanks Phillip for the talk and leaves…

    At Olivia’s bar in The Beacon, Henry Coleman is enjoying a martini when Blake arrives. She questions, if he has what she asked for…which Henry assures he does and hands over a digital camera with pictures of Ross and Holly at Towers. Blake pays him, drops the camera in her purse and leaves…

    Vera tells Gus that she has his adoption papers and assures him that everything with the Joe and Angela was legal. She says that his father was a good, honest man…that understood why she did what she did. Vera says that Joe helped her fake her death and that she did all of that to assure that Gus had a good life, which he did. Vera says that her coming here changes his past, not his future. Harley scribbles her telephone number down on a small piece of paper and tells Vera to call them tomorrow, that she and Gus need time to process this information. Vera tells Gus she does want to get to know him better and then leaves, as Harley leads Gus upstairs to bed.

    Ed gives Mel a warm cup of milk and asks if she wants to talk about it. Mel says that it was just the same dream she has been having for the last couple of nights…as Rick steps into the kitchen, unnoticed…Mel says the dream is the same thing over and over again, Roxie running her down. Ed says that she needs something to take her mind off of everything, Ed suggests that Mel help him plan an old fashion Bauer Christmas, the ones like Maureen used to host…he says it would be good for her, Rick, Michelle and especially him. Mel agrees…as Rick wonders outside if Mel is being distant because of him!

    Lillian is glad to see that behind the wheel of the car is Billy Lewis. After searching through his car Billy realizes that he doesn’t have a jack either. As the storm sets in Lillian calls triple A and they say it will be an extra 60-90 minutes, Billy suggests that he offer her a ride, but she tells him the triple A operator told her not to leave the vehicle, then much to her surprise Billy says he’ll wait with her…as he climbs into Lillian’s car she splits a candy bar and the two begin talking and laughing!!

    Blake arrives at Outskirts and orders a shot of Jack Daniels…slams it and takes another one! As the bartender pours it for her, Blake begins cursing aloud, “Son of a bitch…” over and over until Phillip questions if she kisses her children with that mouth. Blake turns to him and displays a devious smile…Blake asks him if she’s changed over the years…that Phillip has known her for a very long time, when she was good and bad…Blake questions why bad things happen. Phillip says that he doesn’t really know and doesn’t really have time to figure it out with her…Blake downs her Jack Daniels and tells him that he’s a son of bitch and a nephew of a bitch as well, but then again if the seed is bad…Phillip says he has no idea what she is talking about and leaves…headed towards Lillian’s house to see Beth… ~COMING THIS WEEKEND~

    SUNDAY...THE ONE EPISODE THAT CHANGES BETH'S LIFE!!!
  25. Josh

    Episode 024: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 024 Sunday, December 03, 2006

    Nighttime falls over Springfield as lives begin to change forever…
    Phillip leaves Blake at Outskirts unsure of what she is avoiding…but not one hundred percent caring, until he gets his car. However he quickly has a change of heart and goes back into the bar…Phillip questions what is going on with her…

    Danny attempts to reason with Marah about why he didn’t press charges against Roxie…she tells him that what her aunt did was wrong, but she wasn’t stable enough to understand that. Marah tries to argue with him, but Danny sees right past that and asks Marah what she’s feeling guilty about, she tells him she is feeling guilty about nothing…but Danny insists that she is…Marah tells him that he does not know what he’s talking about and asks if he is going to let her stay with him and Danny says that he already said yes as Marah goes off to shower…

    Harley arrives at Olivia’s bar to have a drink with Cassie. Harley fills Cassie in on what has occurred with Gus and the women talk about that and later about Blake and her problems with Ross and Holly. Cassie then tells Harley she is having men problems as well and Harley questions if she is talking about Danny. Cassie says that she has invited him to dinner a few times but it’s not any use…Harley suggests Cassie try something non-romantic, like work, mixed with dinner giving Cassie an idea…

    Marah steps out of the shower and wraps herself in a robe…she finds some clothes that Danny laid out for her…after she is dressing, Marah is gazing in the mirror…when Tony [Jordi Vilasuso] appears to her…Marah says that she’s sorry for ever doubting him…Tony says that he forgave her long before he ever died. Marah questions why he is here and Tony tells her she knows why…and leaves.

    Olivia arrives at Lillian’s to see Beth. Olivia reasons with her to reunite with Phillip because she can tell that he isn’t happy. Beth suggests that maybe Phillip isn’t happy because Olivia left him and the woman exchange heated words…Olivia said she had no other choice other than to leave him for Alan, because at the end of the day Phillip’s acts may show that he loves her, but she knows his heart is telling a different story…one that begins once upon time there was Beth and Phillip…and ends with happily ever after...

    Cassie arrives at the Santos mansion to find an unshaven Danny who seems to be busy and unwilling to talk. Cassie enters without being invited and sets up floor plans for a new restaurant/club where Inferno used to be…but Danny says he’s really not in the mood and wants to be alone. Cassie relucantely agrees to go, without Danny showing her out and listens at the door when he gets a phone call…Cassie hears Danny say that he wants to see her…but she doesn’t finish listening and leaves…with a clear cut agenda on her mind…to get and keep Danny no matter the cost!

    Blake tells Phillip that she’s changed over the years, matured…made mistakes yes, but always knew who she was. Phillip asks what has made her act this way because it does not seem very Blake like. She asks him if you ever really get over the one…your soul mate…then Blake says look who she’s asking, Phillip, who married and left half the women in Springfield for his soul mate. Blake says she go home…wherever that is, leaving Phillip very confused…he pays the tab and leaves to go see Beth…

    Danny is shaving when Tony also appears to him…Danny questions why he is there and Tony says he knows why…Danny questions, “Marah?” Tony says they need one another.

    Olivia asks when Beth is going to wake up from this dream world she is in and realize that Phillip Spaulding is the best thing that has ever happened to her. Olivia tells Beth that Phillip is a catch and the sooner she realizes that the better off she’s going to be…Beth asks Olivia what that means and Olivia tells her that something could happen to Beth, to Phillip and then she would have to live the rest of her life without him…Olivia asks if she is willing to do that…

    Marah comes into the living room where she finds Danny in the living room with a roaring fire…he tells her that it’s starting raining outside…Marah sits down and tells him that she feels comfortable here…almost safe…Danny tells her it has a weird feeling to it and she says that it most certainly does…as she moves in to kiss Danny…

    After Olivia leaves Beth tries to lie down and go to sleep, but with the rain it becomes almost impossible and she decides to take a sleeping pill that Lillian has and she immediately drifts off to sleep. After sleeping for awhile, Beth hears two gunshots ring out and she jolts from bed screaming, “Phillip!”
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