Josh

THE GUIDING LIGHT UPDATE 07/23/2007 Edition <HR> Tulsa, OK – (July 23, 2007) - Mighty big changes are happening for the SONBC nominated blog-series "The Guiding Light" as they prepare for new cast additions, a reality TV show twist, production changes and so much more! Setside sources are revealing that a new production schedule is in place for the blog as well, beginning this week! “After careful deliberation and council with my co-head writer (Dan Gobble) we have come to the conclusion that three episodes a week for the series will be beneficial to the stories we are telling,” executive producer Josh Hawkins stated earlier this week. So what will this change in production mean for the beloved citizens of Springfield and to the readers of the blog? “Hopefully for the citizens it means that stories are going to be told a faster pace,” Gobble stated. “For our readers it will mean that episodes will become a little longer and a little more in-depth. We are committed to telling these stories and we hope that our readers are just as committed,” Gobble concluded. The change won’t happened immediately however. TGL is taking a week hiatus beginning Monday, July 23, 2007 after Episode 078 is published. “We have to outline, plan and write,” Hawkins laughs. And another change is coming, a special graduation episode is planned for Monday, July 30th wrapping up the teen storyline with the birth of Michelle’s baby. Michelle (Bethany Joy Galeotti) must watch as her Baby Girl fights for survival this summer! “We know that baby-related storylines have been beat to death in the daytime arena,” Hawkins continued, “so we don’t want to tell a story that will make readers turn away from the show.” That said however, it will be revealed on the August 1st episode that Baby Bauer has been in pre-natal intensive care since her birth. “The Bauer, Lewis and Danny really rally together in this time,” Hawkins says, “since it is still unclear whether or not Danny or Bill is the biological father.” In addition to the baby storyline other stories that will be moved forward include: Holly continues to spiral downward as Ross and Blake prepare to marry, the Cedar's project is in full swing and those Lewis boys know something is up, Ben faces the truth that something is the matter with him health wise and Alan/Phillip/Beth/Olivia storyline takes a turn during this time. "We have some great stories coming down the pike for the last six months in Springfield," Hawkins concluded. "We hope that you'll stick with us and see what we have in store for everyone." Look for the final episode of TGL before hiatus on Tuesday, July 24th and then the blog resumes a regular air schedule on the 30th. <HR> CASTING ROUNDUP - "The Guiding Light" will welcome Tamara Tunie (Jessica, As The World Turns) to the canvas shortly after the series returns from the schedule hiatus. "We have enjoy utilizing our sister soap," Hawkins smiled. Readers will note that early on in the blog it was revealed that Lillian Raines (Tina Sloan) shares a friendship with Dr. Susan Stewart (Marie Masters.) So will there be more ATWT/TGL crossovers in the future? "Maybe," Hawkins replies, "we don't want to use up a good thing. If the storyline requires something of the nature that would fit of course." - There seems to be a reason why the contents of Ed's letter from Roger hasn't been opened yet on screen and it comes down to casting and time according to setside sources. Rumor has it that executives are attempting to lure a veteran charater/actress for a limited run in late summer/early fall. "TGL" doesn't comment on rumors. - Could two of of the blog's brighest young starlets be on their way! Some of daytime's biggest and brightest young stars have been spotted roaming the halls of the studio including the recently married Jennifer Finnigan (ex-Bridget, B&, Jennifer Ferrin (ex-Jennifer, ATWT) and even DAYS young star Martha Madison (Belle, DAYS). Could this be a possible recast role or are they looking to fill a recent casting call for a young and powerful executive at Spaulding Enterprise, stay tuned! <HR> A NEW REALITY TWIST COMING Final details are being ironed out for an exciting and interesting new reality twist that will tie into the storylines on "The Guiding Light." "I just recently got the approval from co-head writer," laughs the EP Josh Hawkins. The new reader-interaction event is slated to begin August 13th so stay tuned! <HR>

Oh no you didn't!!

Look at the all the scandal in Port Charles! Let's keep it on the screen can we? LOL, just kidding!! Josh C. is good but I thought JB would have been fine as well and glad that you're keeping MP!

Interesting casting choices! Michael Park is very interesting and very yummylious, as is Marco!

Bonus: Josh and Reva!

The Guiding Light: Episode 077 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble This episode features the music of Rob Thomas. The song used goes hand in hand with the episode and will make your reading pleasure a little more enjoyable. The link to the song is provided below. Rob Thomas: Ever the Same <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> “Well isn’t this exciting?” Lizzie asked as Shayne took her hand. “Did you ever think that we would be Springfield High royalty?” Shayne smiled at her. “Honestly? No!” He laughed. “So what happens now?” The spotlight hit the center of the dance floor. “I think were supposed to share a dance.” She led him to the center of the room, all eyes rested on them. “Are you having a good time?” “Yeah, of course I am.” He whispered into her ear. “Why wouldn’t I be?” “You just seem distant lately is all,” Lizzie answered. “These are supposed to be the best times of our lives and you just seem content, not upset but not unhappy.” “You know I have a lot of stuff going on, graduation, my mom and Marah are still fighting with one…” he paused and looked at the girl in his arms, “can I tell you something?” He twirled Lizzie, she laughed as other couples, including Austin and Tammy joined them on the dance floor. “What’s on you mind baby?” Shayne smiled and shook his head. “If someone would have told me that you and I would be here, like this, a year ago I would have laughed so hard.” “Right!” Lizzie agreed. “It’s the power of friendship.” “I’m going to tell you something that I have been dealing with for about the last year and half,” Shayne began as the music hit a high note. “What I’m going to tell you is very personal and not a whole lot of people know…” his mind suddenly raced back to the night when Derek arrived in Springfield, his mind filled with Alan-Michael’s venomous words but he pushed that aside. “If you don’t tell me what’s on your mind this song is going to be over,” Lizzie told him. “Please know that you can trust me Shayne, please.” “I’m gay Lizzie.” She stared up at him, tongue-tied. “Say something.” Shayne told her. Lizzie shook her head. “You’re sure?” Her words stumbled, “That didn’t come out right, I’m sorry…this is kind of…” “Shocking?” “No not at all…” she realized what she had just implied and backtracked. “Okay, that didn’t come out right either,” and she suddenly realized she had inserted her foot into her mouth once more! “You hate me?” He shook his head, “No. I know this is a lot to take in on the dance floor of our prom but it’s something that you needed to know, something that I felt you should know.” The music ended as everyone applauded their king and queen one final time. With her hand in his Shayne led Lizzie off the dance floor. “This doesn’t change anything between us, promise me that.” “Nothing. I promise.” Lizzie kissed him on the cheek, “And you can trust that I’ll never say anything.” “About what?” Austin questioned. “There you are!” Lizzie wrapped her arms around Austin’s waist, “About Shayne, he just learned how dance like two or something…” her eyes darted from her date to Shayne and then Tammy, “and by the way he was leading out there I had no idea.” “Right…” Austin agreed. “Why don’t we got get some punch.” Shayne and Tammy watched them walk away. “What was that all about?” She finally asked. “Beats the hell out me.” Shayne winked, “Come on…I want to spin you across the dance floor.” <HR> “Ava first thing in the morning I will need those figures.” Alan-Michael was working from his suite at The Beacon. “Messenger them over to me at Towers, I’ll be having breakfast with Charles Grant and my father.” He listened as she spoke, “Yes Phillip will be there as well.” Lucy stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom. She was wearing hardly anything, red-laced lingerie that A-M had bought her before they left Europe. As she appeared in the doorway her husband ended his conversation with his secretary. “Oh Mr. Spaulding,” Lucy softly whispered in a seductive manner as she made her way across the room. “You know there’s an old saying about all work and no play.” Lucy ran her hands down A-M’s chest and kissed his neck, “You know watching Marina get ready for prom and then seeing how happy she was with Ben made me realize something.” “Oh?” “Mm-hhmm. It made me realize how much I love you. And it made me miss how things where with us in Europe.” She loosened his tie, “You do remember how things where in Europe don’t you?” “You’re certainly helping to job my memory.” He sighed heavily. “And if you could just hold that thought for another half-hour so that I can finish this paperwork that would be amazing.” Lucy stopped what she was doing and questioned, “You want me to wait? Alan-Michael look at me, turn around and look at me!” She announced, “Do I look like I want to wait for you?” “Lucy…” “You promised me that when we came back here, after you forced me to come back here, nonetheless that things would not change.” “They haven’t.” He defended as she grabbed a robe. “How would you know Alan-Michael? You spend every waking hour either at Spaulding Enterprises or on the phone with Ava talking about that damn Cedars project. And then when you finally do decide to come home, and I use that term loosely because take a look around you this is not a home…you’re going over numbers and figures and contracts.” “You know that I take my work very seriously.” “You’re work? Please let’s call your work what it really is and that is an attempt to prove yourself to Alan,” she screamed as she headed towards the bathroom. “Where are you going?” “Harley’s,” Lucy announced. “Let me tell you something,” she stopped and spun around, “if you for one second think that I am going to take a back seat and let Spaulding Enterprises become your number one priority then darling your are horribly mistaken. Do you understand me?” “This is my career.” “And I’m your wife, you know I never thought I would have to remind you of that, but clearly I do,” Lucy slammed the door leaving A-M alone with his work! :Fade to Black: <HR> Next on 'The Guiding Light...' - "In the Light: Spaulding Marriages" <HR>

I love Carly!! Thank God you know how to use Anna correctly!!!!

I love when the Newman B!#$#$ go at one another! LOVE IT!!!!

AWE! My poor Colleen!!! I like this storyline...

The Guiding Light: Episode 076 Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> Prom night for the Class of 2007 has finally arrived! Marina, Shayne, Tammy and Lizzie have spent the entire day racing around Springfield getting their hair done, nails painted and in some cases finding a new pair of high heel shoes that didn’t pinch their toes. At the Lewis home Shayne is in his room hopelessly trying to get in touch with Derek. He has sent several text messages and voice mail message throughout the day. “Joshua Shayne Lewis!” Reva calls from the foot of the stairs. “I know you have a clock up there in that room of yours, Cassie has called twice already let’s hussle!” Shayne paced the floor by his bed he still had to finish dressing and do something with his hair. “Derek it’s me again, yes I know that I’ve left you like four messages today and I know what we talked about but it’s prom night and I just thought I would be able to see you for a couple of minutes at least. Call me.” After about fifteen more minutes of waiting and two more calls from his aunt, Shayne appeared in the Lewis family living room. Reva marvels for a moment at how much he reminds her of Dylan, Rusty and Hawk. She tears up and quickly thinks back to her San Cristobel trip and Jonathan. Reva reminds herself mentally that tonight is about Shayne and the two head out for the farmhouse. In the car, Reva and Shayne catch up for the first time since she returned. He tells her the news that he was named Valedictorian, his acceptance to Springfield University and Reva questions why he is going to prom with Tammy and not some other girl in school. Shayne tells her that he wanted tonight to be special in a different way, that he wants to look back twenty years from now and remember that he took someone that meant something to him. Shayne tells his Mom that he and Tammy have become close since Richard’s death and can’t imagine this night without her. Reva marvels at what a wonderful young man Shayne has grown into! Later, the Lewis/Winslow family gather together for pictures. Cassie and Reva share a special moment as they watch their kids go off to prom together and they note this is the beginning of what will be the end of their childhood! <HR> And now, The Guiding Light! <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> The boarding house at Company has been transformed into Marina beauty headquarters as Lucy and Harley work to help her get ready for her big night! As Marina is coming out of the shower her aunts prepare her for a big surprise. When Marina opens the door to her room she is stunned to see her mother, Eleni (Andros) Cooper in Springfield! Marina is speechless. “Did you really expect me to miss this?” Eleni questioned. “It’s just that I didn’t think you were coming till later in the week, closer to graduation night.” Marina explained as she looked across the room at Harley, “Should I thank you for this?” “Harley would have been the innocent one here if you had told me it was your prom night.” Eleni stroked Marina’s hair. “My daughter,” she smiled, “do you know how beautiful you are?” “Mom!” Marina blushed. “So you’re going to be here all week?” “Of course. Buzz was gracious enough to offer me an empty room and you know who I can’t wait to meet.” Eleni replied. “This Ben you rave about every time the two of us talk.” Harley and Lucy take their leave as Eleni helps Marina get ready for the prom. <HR> The Raines women are at the Spaulding mansion, a letter from Cedars labeled “SPAULDING” rests on top of Beth’s dresser, untouched and unopened. Beth and Lillian are waiting for Lizzie to emerge from the bathroom where she was “fixing” the mess the hairdresser made. “Ed told you to stay another night, it’s just that I wish you would have listened to him is all.” Lilian sighed. “I just don’t think you understand the severity of your accident is all.” “Lillian…” Alexandra entered the room, “darling I can hear you halfway down the hall. We promised Lizzie that we would make tonight about her and her alone.” “Thank you Alexandra.” Beth smiled, “You should listen to her.” Lizzie appeared from the bathroom wearing a stunning yellow gown that flowed when she walked! Each of the women in her life smiled and complimented her on how gorgeous she looked tonight. After meeting Austin Hollingsworth and seeing the couple off to the prom, Phillip and Alan left the mansion to go back to the office, Olivia tended to baby Hannah, Alexandra left the mansion and Lillian took her daughter back upstairs to rest! <HR> The teens are enjoying themselves at the prom, dancing, laughing and having a great time, everyone that is but Lizzie who is segregated from her core group of friends and setting with the jocks of the school. After awhile she convinces Austin to go sit with her friends and she begins to open up much more and have a good time! Marina toasts to a wonderful night, good friends, surviving high school and an amazing boyfriend! After the toast, she drags Lizzie and Tammy out on the dance floor, leaving Ben, Shayne and Austin alone. Shayne’s phone starts ringing and he’s excited to see that Derek is calling and he leaves to go find a more quiet place…Ben goes to get some more punch and feels an incredible pain in his lower stomach, he goes to the bathroom…as the girls return. The Senior class president prepares to name the Prom King and Queen, Lizzie insists that Austin run and find Shayne for her since he knows where he took off to. Austin goes to the lobby and see Shayne with Derek in a corner, almost hiding. Austin watches from the elevator as Derek and Shayne kiss…disgusted Austin returns and tells Lizzie he couldn’t find Shayne! The moment has arrived, Austin thinking he is about become Prom King mentally prepares himself for the dance he’s sure to be sharing with Lizzie. The class president announces: Shayne Lewis as Prom King, only angering Austin even more, as Lizzie is named Prom Queen. Austin is forced to watch his date dance with Shayne causing his blood to boil…as they share their dance Ben is alone in the men’s rest room when he suddenly realizes something is not right! <HR> Up in one of the master suites of the Spaulding mansion, Lillian declines Beth’s offer to spend the night and insists that Beth get to bed and rest! She begins to turn down the covers as Beth changes clothes in the closet. “Ed gave you some sleeping pills you should take one. I know I said you should rest but sleep will be better.” Lillian suggested as she sat the bottle next to the unopened letter. “Honey what is this letter?” Appearing from the closet, “What letter?” “It was sitting here on your dresser.” Lillian turned it over and examined the back. “There’s no name on it, other than Spaulding.” Beth heads back to the closet to finish dressing. “Should I open it? Do you care Beth?” “No, not at all.” Lillian slid her finger under the flap and unfolded the letter inside. She quickly read through it and recognized what it was. She stands there frozen in shock! “Beth?!” “What was it? More notes from Ed? Let me guess, plenty of rest, fluids and no driving for what a week, two weeks?” Beth laughed. “Momma?” “This wasn’t for you. Silly us, you’re not the only Spaulding in this house, it was for, um…Olivia.” Beth shook her head slowly, “Olivia? You’re lying Momma and I know when you’re lying, just like you know when I’m lying. Give me the paper.” “I’m not lying Beth it wasn’t for you.” Lillian said sternly. Beth snatched the paper from Lillian’s tight grip and read the information for herself. Her lips trembled as she read the words. “Is this legitimate?” She finally questioned. “Momma you would know is this a fake or is it real?” “It looks authentic yes, but that doesn’t mean it is Beth. There could be a mistake or something, errors do happen.” “And I understand that, but Phillip requested this paternity test not Olivia, not Alan, Phillip. My husband has reason to believe that he’s the father of her baby and…” the realization hit her suddenly, “go home Momma.” “Beth…” “Don’t patronize, don’t you dare.” With tears in her eyes she looked at Lillian, “Go home and leave that to my husband.” “Leave what to me?” Phillip questioned from the doorway. “What’s going on?” “Funny I was just about to ask you the same damn thing?” Beth announced! :Fade to Black: <HR> Next on 'The Guiding Light...' - All hell breaks lose at the Spaulding Mansion <HR>

VETERAN ACTRESS RETURNS FOR LIMITED RUN<BR>PLUS: One Actress Leaves Soap Tulsa, OK – (July 7, 2007) - "It came down to the wire," says "The Guiding Light" executive producer Josh Hawkins when speaking about the return of Melina Kanakaredes who portrayed Eleni Andros Cooper from 1991-1995 on the CBS version of the soap. "We considered both Jennifer Roswell (who portrayed the character after Kanakaredes left) and Kanakaredes but felt for the limited run it would be more rewarding to see Melina back." Hawkins continued. So what brings Eleni back to Springfield? "Marina of course!" Co-Head Writer Dan Gobble confirms. Graduation and prom (TGL is still on May time) is right around the corner and since we are in a position to bring back the characters who should be here it was just a matter of timing before Eleni came home, Gobble went on to explain. So how long is Kanakaredes who currently stars on the CBS crime-drama hit "CSI: New York" sticking around the blog? "We were able to keep Melina for at least three episodes, possibly four." Hawkins stated. There will be pre-prom, graduation and then she'll be sharing some very heartwarming scenes with Justin Deas (Buzz) and Frank Dicopoulos (Frank). Could those heartwarming scenes with Frank be a sign of things to come? "Josh and I would love nothing more to bring Eleni back full-time but this is just a visit, there is no room at the inn!" Laughs Gobble. And no room at the inn is the problem, as Pamela Reed (Sandra) exits the canvas very quietly. "I take full responsiblity for this story and it not being told to full capacity." Said Hawkins. Reed who starred as Gail Green on "Jericho" last season was brought on as the mysterious Sandra in November 2006. "I had a story in place when I brought the character to the canvas, but when Dan joined the writing team things changed!" Hawkins goes on to say that Reed was supposed to be a Maureen Bauer look-a-like that would cause a rift between Ed and Holly but as history would have it, it was Holly's ex Roger that caused that rift. "The thing is that the actress is gone, the character won't be seen but she'll be mentioned as storyline requires, she is after all Braxton's mother." Braxton who is represented by Jason Shane Scott is beginning worked into the teen canvas as the love interest for Spaulding princess and SONBC Award Winning Younger Female Character Lizzie Spaulding (Marcy Rylan.) There however, won't be any dramatic exit for Reed or Sandra O'Dell but her story is not over quite yet. "Reed has agreed to return as Sandra in November or December for a dramatic storyline twist that will rock Springfield." Teased Hawkins. Look for Melina Kanakaredes to appear in Episode 76, 78, 79 and possibly the 80th episode of the blog. PREVIEWS - The teen crew goes through life changing moments! - Olivia and Phillip's tryst is exposed and you'll never guess how! - AS THE WORLD TURNS legal-eagle shows up in Springfield!

Very thrilling indeed!!!!!

Sounds freaking awesome!!!!

Previously on "The Guiding Light"- Michelle and Danny talked about the baby and then shared a kiss as Marah looked on! - Ross revealed that Blake could now have a major say in Spaulding Enterprises! - Gus and Harley came to blows! - A thunderstorm rocked Springfield, as Beth had a car accident and Olivia gave birth. The Guiding Light Episode 074 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> At Cedars, both Olivia Spencer-Spaulding and Beth Spaulding are waking from their slumber. Lillian has made a vigil at Beth’s bedside, her head resting on a small portion of the free bed she feels Beth move her leg. “Beth?” Lillian manages to speak half asleep. “Oh Beth!” She exclaims. “You gave me quite a scare.” She softly wiped her daughter’s forehead. With her eyes closed Beth spoke in a broken voice. “What happened?” “You don’t remember?” Lillian kissed Beth’s hand. “You had a car accident during the rainstorm. Someone found you…” “Is Phillip here?” <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> And Now "The Guiding Light" <HR> Josh and Billy are at the Lewis Construction offices going over their Cedars proposal. Both are deep in thought having worked on this proposal for months. There was just no way that the hospital could possibly give a job of this magnitude to Spaulding Enterprises. “What?” Josh questioned. “I didn’t say anything.” Billy responded. “I’m aware of that, but you have that look on you face.” “What look?” “Like you forgot to do something important and you're thinking of a way to not tell your little brother.” Wanda said as she passed through the office. “Bill said he needs to talk to you when you get a free minute.” Billy rolled his eyes as Wanda went back to her desk. “She’s right though.” Josh told him. “Do you think there’s a problem with the presentation?” “Not one that we can fix this late in the game. Besides what do we really have to worry about? Alan-Michael is the point man for this project and we both know how long he’s been out of commission. We’re fine.” “I guess you’re right.” Josh reached for his umbrella. “Where you headed off to?” “The airport,” Josh told him, “Reva…my missing in action wife has decided to return home for what is going to be a week of pictures and tears.” “Shayne excited about the prom?” “I think it’s more like he’s ready for it to be over. He’s not like you and I were back in our day, he’s much more grounded, mature.” “That’s because you raised a fine boy.” “Speaking of which.” Josh gestured towards the door. “Come on in Bill.” “Uncle Josh. Dad, do you have a free minute? There’s something I need to run by you.” “Sure. Sure, come on in.” Billy moved some papers from one of the chairs. “Josh you give Reva my love all right?” “I will. See you guys tomorrow.” The men said there farewells and Bill took a seat. Bill took the time to give his father a lecture about proper funeral etiquette: you do not bring a gun and shot the coffin of the deceased, even if they did deserve it. “Something tells me there’s another reason you’re here.” Billy informed his son. “What’s on your mind boy?” <HR> “Someone’s here. Let me call you back. Okay, bye.” Derek hung up the phone and opened the door to find Shayne standing there. “It’s about time.” Shayne told him. “I was just about to leave you a note. Can I come in?” “Yeah, of course. So your text message said that you had some exciting news about something or another.” “Guess who you are looking at?” Shayne struck a model pose for a split second and then burst into laughter. “I don’t know, a bad Vanna White impression, I’m guessing.” “Um no…” he replied in a sad voice, “the Valedictorian of the Springfield High School graduating class of 2007!” “That’s awesome, congratulations.” Derek went into to kiss Shayne but he quickly pulled away turning the joyous moment into something opposite. “What’s wrong?” “What do you mean?” Shayne asked. “Don’t play the question-answer game with me. You know what I mean, I just tried to kiss you and you pulled away. And it’s not the first time it’s happened Shayne.” “I know. I don’t know what to say. Derek…” “You’ve been acting this way ever since that night on the docks by the lake. You seemed so excited, so happy to see me and then all of sudden something changed and you’re pulling away from me when I try to kiss you. What’s up Shayne?” “This? I have my sources. But wouldn’t The Mirror love this headline: Talk show Host’s Son Gay! And of all people Reva. What delicious irony. I hope you both don’t have the same taste in men.” Shayne knew all to well exactly what Derek was talking about and it worried him. He wanted this year to be over already and it only had just begun. Shayne tried to convince himself that things would be better after graduation, after prom and after the Cedars project was locked up. “I just think at times that we’re moving to fast.” Shayne lied. “You have a lot more experience than I do and sometimes I feel like we’re going ninety to nothing.” “I never thought about that. I’m sorry if you feel that way.” “And this…” Shayne began, “you apologizing for being you, this is not what I wanted. Damnit! I hate this Derek, you have to know that.” <HR> “I had a meeting with Ross the other day in regards to if the baby is mine.” Bill explained “That’s smart, to work out a custody arrangement.” Billy replied. “How is little Michelle doing?” “For starters she’s not little, she’s past her due date and running the birth of what could be my child like the Bauer BBQ.” “Ouch. So this meeting with Ross what was it about?” “Right after the baby is born we’re going to have a DNA test ran to see who the father is. And if it’s me, I’m going to sue Michelle for full custody.” Billy took a minute and let the words sink in. “That’s a big step Bill. Are you sure about this?” “I’m hundred percent sure and please don’t try and talk me out of it, Ross already did.” “Okay, okay I won’t. I just can’t imagine that Ross agreed to represent you.” “He didn’t. That’s one of the reasons I’m telling you all of this, he recommend an attorney in Oakdale and I have a meeting with her in a couple of days.” “If this is what you want Bill then I’ll stand by you but maybe you try to work something out with Michelle. The two of you have been friends since you were knee high to a grasshopper. I would hate to see this friendship ruined over all of this.” “All of this? Dad do you hear yourself? You are talking about what could possibly by your grandchild. Michelle kept this from me and if Mom hadn’t found out she was pregnant there is a chance Michelle never would have told me she was pregnant.” “Believe me I understand and like I said I support you a hundred percent. Whatever you decide and I’m sure your mother will feel the same way.” “So you don’t think this is a bad idea?” “You want to make a point and to me that’s never a bad idea Bill. I just think that there are ways that you could go about doing the same thing without trying to take the baby away from it’s mother.” Bill rubbed his forehead and shook his head. “Why don’t you go back to your loft, think about it a little more before making in rash decisions. Call Vanessa, call Mindy talk to them about it and see what they think. We’ll all support you no matter what, we just want what’s best for you?” Bill stood up. “When did you become so smart?” “Boy it beats the hell out of me.” Billy laughed! <HR> They both took a minute to think before speaking again. “I know that you and I have something, a connection and it’s one that I’ve never had with anyone else. But so many things, great things are happening for you right now, graduation, prom and this summer is going to be huge for you.” “I’ve never done this before. You knew this when we began…whatever this is.” “The thing is Shayne I don’t think we know what this is yet and we need to take a step back.” “So that’s what we’re doing, taking a break? Because standing here right now it feels like something more concrete, more permanent than a break.” “I don’t want you to feel like that Shayne…” “Well then how the hell do you want me to feel?” He fired back only to get a silent response. “Answer the damn question Derek. You came to Springfield, you pursued me and now all of a sudden you think we’re in to deep? Maybe this is what taking a break is like, I don’t know. I haven’t done it enough to know but I’ve seen Marah do it, Tammy and Lizzie.” Shayne grabbed his bag from the chair by the door. “Derek?” “We are taking a break. I haven’t ever lied to you about who I was, you know that I’ve been with other guys before. I fall hard and fall fast Shayne and usually after four months, six months it’s over and I move on. It’s who I am, but with you…” Derek smiled, “with you there it’s so easy to just be me and that scares me.” Derek took Shayne’s hand in his. “I want this to work. I don’t want you to be one of those guys I ditched after four months so you’re just going to have to give me some time. And it’s time that you need too.” “So you and I we’re not over?” Derek shook his head. “No. We just need our space with one another, we have all the time in the world Shayne to progress this relationship.” He shook his head in agreement. “So we’re okay?” “Yeah.” Shayne answered shyly. “So, can I get a not-so-farewell-non-break-up kiss before I leave?” Their lips locked for what seemed like hours, but only mere seconds. Shayne blew out of the apartment almost as quickly as he had entered. Derek raced for his cell phone. “What took you so long?” A male voice answered, not even a hello. “I told you it was the landlord. He had to check the air conditioning unit and some other things around the place.” Derek sat down on his bed and a worried looked wiped over his face. “So when did you say you were coming to town Dad?” “The end of next week.” Trevor Bowden answered. “Is that a problem?” “Problem?” Derek replied. “Why would it be a problem, unless you haven’t told Mom you were coming.” “Well you just leave her to me, I’ll deal with you mother.” <HR> “I’ve been trying to call him all night. There’s probably something wrong with his phone, the whole town has been in shambles after the storm.” Lillian explained. “Beth you had severe internal bleeding…” her eyes filled with tears as she thought back, “Ed said you flat-lined on the table at least twice. You have to understand how lucky you are.” “I need Phillip…” Beth also began to tear up. “Find my husband please.” Lillian kissed Beth on the cheek and quickly left the room, in the doorway she spoke. “I almost love you Beth and that scared me to death.” “I promise it won’t happen again.” She replied from her bed. “I love you far too much to leave you.” “So it wasn’t a dream.” Olivia smiled. “You’re really here aren’t you?” “Did you think I would leave you?” “I just figured you would call Alan and then go back to be with Beth.” Olivia turned her head away from him. “Is the baby okay?” “She’s healthy, strong and just as beautiful as her mother.” Phillip touched her chin and turned her head back towards him. “You asked me a question at the mansion before all hell broke lose. Do you remember what it was?” “Do I remember?” Olivia retorted. “Phillip how could I have forgotten.” She paused and touched his hand. “Did you make a decision?” Phillip ran his fingers through his hair. He was tired and hadn’t slept in what felt like hours. “That’s all I’ve thought about, all night. Sitting with you, watching you sleep, seeing your baby girl. And Beth…” “Beth’s here?” Phillip nodded his head. “She was in a car accident. No one even knows that I’m here or that I even know.” “You should go to her Phillip.” Olivia told him. “I’m not your problem. She’s your wife, not me.” “I stood in the doorway of your room and her room watching you both sleep and I realized something. God, I don’t know it has happened again but I’ve allowed myself to fall in love with two very different women. I have feelings for Beth that’s a given considering our history, but Olivia there’s something that pulls me back to you everytime I see your smiling face or hear your name.” “And I feel the same way. I care for you very much, but the simple fact of the matter is this Phillip at any minute my husband, your father is going to come through that door I have to tell him what’s going on and I don’t even know.” Olivia paused. “The baby and I though, we’re a package deal so you need to decide. Pick me or pick Beth but I need to know, now Phillip.” “I’ve never been good with ultimatums.” He told her. “Well, I’m sorry. I don’t really know what to tell you. I competed with Reva for Josh’s love and when I escaped that I promised myself I wouldn’t do anything like that again. I can’t, not now I have to think about my child now.” “The last thing I want to do is put you in a position like that again Olivia.” Phillip told her. “I had Rick run a DNA test late last night on the baby. We won’t have to play games to be together Olivia.” He smiled. “What do you mean?” In the corridor of Cedars a woman in black high heels walked down the hallway toward Olivia’s room. Olivia smiled and choked back her own tears of joy. “Are you saying what I think you’re saying? Phillip…Phillip answer me. Are you saying that my daughter is your daughter?” Phillip shook his head. “She is.” He said as their lips suddenly met and the door pushed opened. Standing there watching, unnoticed was none other than Alexandra! :Fade to Black: <HR> On the Next Episode… - Olivia names the baby! - Tammy seeks Holly's advice. - Spaulding Enterprises vs. Lewis Construction - Episode 076: IN the LIGHT: Affairs of the Heart

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"MELROSE STAR" Sees the "LIGHT" STILLWATER, OK - After an exhausting search that spanned months, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" is pleased to announce that "Melrose Place" original cast member Grant Show is joining the soap. "We had so many wonderful actors test for the role including Jack Wagoner, Dean Cain and Peter Bergman." Shared executive producer Josh Hawkins. "However it was Show who won us over." At press time a first official airdate had yet to be announced for Show even though he has already been written into episode outlines. His first episode is 073, Hawkins went on to confirm however the exact airdate was not certain. "We don't want to spoil the audience on who Show's character will be sharing his first scenes with but we will confirm on down the road how he will be introduced to one of Springfield's leading ladies." Says co-head writer Dan Gobble. Show will be introduced again later next month (in Springfield time it's still May) when he crosses paths with Cassie (Laura Wright) and Tammy (Stephanie Gatschet) who travel to Washington D.C. so that she can enroll at George Washington University. Show's character "Trevor" shares a past with two Springfield characters that is currently on the canvas already. In addition to Show's arrival 2006 Inturn semi-finalist Ian Novick joins for a limited seven-ten episode run over the course of the next three months. Novick's character who was mentioned in Episode 072 (Austin Hollingsworth) will be Lizzie's (Marcy Rylan) date to prom. Novick plays and even bigger role throughout the summer. ADDITIONAL CASTING NEWS - Krista Tesreau (Mindy) who has a special recurring contract with "THE GUIDING LIGHT" puts in another appearance beginning in Episode 074. Look for Tesreau to be popping up quite a lot in the future as the characters of Mindy and Marah enter in the fashion business together. - Kim Zimmer returns as Reva Shayne Lewis just in time for Springfield High's prom night. - Sheree J. Wilson (ex-April, Dallas; ex-Alex, Walker Texas Ranger) puts in a guest appearance as Shelia Randolph.

The Guiding Light Episode 072 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> And Now "The Guiding Light" <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> Hope Bauer sat with her hands wrapped tightly around a mug of coffee. “Good morning.” Michelle broke the calm silence. “Do you need a refill?” “No, thank you. How are you feeling?” She replied. “This little one kept me up all night long kicking.” The women left. “I passed Uncle Mike in the hallway is he leaving this morning?” “Unfortunately yes. Your father tried to convince him to stay longer and Lord knows that I did as well. He’s only been here a week and barely had any time to visit with Alan-Michael.” “No don’t you start harping on that girl about your woes.” Mike Bauer announced. “I spent plenty of time here and I’m not the one who needs the quality time with Alan-Michael.” “I know.” Hope sat her mug down. “Would you just at least reconsider and let me take you to the airport?” “I’ve already called the taxi.” Mike told her. “You have more important things to do then take care of me. You’ve been doing it long enough and we had an agreement Hope.” “Daddy…” Hope attempted to reason but was interrupted by Ed. “He’ll be fine. It’s been over three years since his heart attack Hope.” “Uncle Ed, not just six months ago you were telling me how he needs to eat healthier and exercise more. Why the sudden change?” “Hope…” Mike led her by the arm to the corner of the kitchen. “I’m fine, healthier than I’ve ever been in years. You’ve put your life on hold for me far to long.” “Daddy…” “Don’t you daddy me little girl. I appreciate everything you’ve done, everything. But playing nursemaid, that’s over. You have a lot of catching up to do and you’ve put off this meeting with Charles Grant one to many times.” “I worry about you.” “And that worry does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I’ll be fine.” He took her in his arms and kissed her cheek. “You have quite a few opportunities here in Springfield, don’t waste them on me.” “Okay. But you’ll call me once a day and remember to take your pills.” She kissed his cheek. “Scoot…go on get out of here before I change my mind. I love you daddy.” “I love you too.” Mike told her. “Michelle you take care of those babies. You hear me?” “You know I will Uncle Mike.” She replied from across the kitchen. “Have a good flight.” “I don’t want you to be a stranger Mike.” Ed told him once outside. “You need to come home every once in a great while you know.” Mike shook his head. “Well with Hope here I don’t see how I can stay away. I was gone for far to long and I’ll try not to let it happen again.” The men stood silent for a moment and Mike interjected. “Thanksgiving.” “I’m sorry?” “I’ll come in for Thanksgiving and stay right up to New Year’s Day. We could have a dinner like momma used to cook, remember those?” “Yeah.” Ed kicked the gravel with his foot. “I always know hen you’re thinking about something so out with it.” “It’s Holly…” “She still hasn’t come around to you yet?” Ed shook his head no. “And I don’t think she will anytime soon. Something’s changed with her Mike. She was so zoned out the other night on those railroad tracks and I honestly believe if I hadn’t been there she would have gone through with whatever she was doing.” “Something has changed for her, Roger’s dead and whether you or I like it he had this control, this mesmerizing power over her. Give her time brother, she’ll come around soon enough.” The taxi pulled up and the two men loaded Mike’s bags into the trunk. “You’ll call when you land?” “Of course.” Mike hugged Ed and opened the backdoor of the cab. “Speaking of Roger, have you read his letter yet?” Ed shook his head, “No.” “How come?” “I don’t know, maybe I’m afraid of what he has to say.” “He’s dead Ed, remember that, okay. He can’t hurt you anymore.” Mike told him, “Springfield International. Take brother.” <HR> “Tammy. Shayne.” The English teacher announced. “Principal Atwood has requested to see you a few minutes before class ended, why don’t you head down that way.” Tammy cut her eyes across the room at her cousin. “Is something the matter?” “I’m not sure what exactly he’s wanting Ms. Winslow.” She handed them a hall pass. “So she doesn’t have any ideas…what about you?” Shayne asked as they headed down the deserted hallway. “Maybe he has some news about D.C.?” “You think?” Tammy squinted her eyebrows. “I hope not, not yet anyway. That would mean I have to tell my mother and she’s going to flip out!” “Are you seriously trying to upstage me?” Shayne laughed. “I’m the only one who is allowed to drop the unforeseen bombshell that will destroy lives this summer. God Tammy, you always try to make things about you.” “Shut up!” Tammy gave him a nudge. “You don’t think that has anything to do with you…” she looked around, “you know…” “Being gay?” Shayne whispered. “I really don’t know why it would. It isn’t like I’ve been secretly sneaking peeks at the baseball team.” “Oh shut up!” Tammy knocked and went on in. “Principal Atwood we were told you wanted to see us?” “I did in fact. Please both of you sit down.” He offered them a chair, “As you very well know the prom is at the end of the week and that is only to be followed by graduation.” Both of them smiled. “Two weeks left of your high school education how does that feel?” “Like a weight being lifted off my shoulders.” Shayne answered. “Does this meeting have to do with our college applications?” “In a way yes. The staff and I have been tabulating and reviewing academic records for all the students in the senior class and I am very pleased to say we’ve come to a academic decision.” “In…I don’t know, teenage terms.” Tammy replied. “Congratulations to you both, Tammy your GPA has qualified you as the Salutatorian of the senior class.” “Oh my God!” Tammy smiled, “Are you sure?” “Very sure. And congratulations to you Mr. Lewis you’ve qualified to serve as the Valedictorian.” “You’re sure?” Shayne questioned. “Positive because it wouldn’t be nice to you know yank our chains here.” The principal laughed under his breath. “We’re very sure. The faculty and I spent many hours combing through your grades since your freshmen year, it was very close.” Tammy reached out for Shayne’s hand and squeezed it. “You both deserve this, very much. Congratulations again.” “Thanks.” Tammy replied, “Was there something else you needed?” “Prom is right around the corner have the two of you purchased your tickets yet?” They both shook their heads. “No.” Shayne replied. “Actually I’m not sure if I’ll even be going.” <HR> “I can’t believe your dad and Buzz caught you with Ben at the Bauer cabin.” Lizzie laughed. “Thanks Liz. Go ahead and laugh it up now just remember that karma has a way of paying people back.” “Right. Listen Shayne and I were talking this morning on the way back from campus and he told me you had a birthday. Both of us were just devastated that we missed your birthday.” “Not completely your fault. Mother nature played a big part in the ordeal.” “Still none the less, we missed your birthday and I for one feel terrible.” Lizzie looked in her bag for something. “Why don’t you come with Tammy and me tomorrow night downtown, we have a final dress fitting.” “You think Shayne will go for that. Dress fittings and all?” “He can meet us at the restaurant or something. Just not Company and not Towers, I don’t ever want to ride an elevator there again.” “Bad night huh?” “You have no idea.” Lizzie laughed. “Is Ben excited about prom?” “As much as a guy can be. I think he’s just hoping that my dad and grandpa don’t chaperone if you get my drift.” They laughed. “What about you? Braxton got his tux and everything?” Lizzie shook his head. “Atwood’s won’t let him go, he’s to old.” “Sucks.” Marina replied. “So what are you going to do? Shayne doesn’t have a date yet.” “Oh I have a date.” She leaned in. “Austin Hollingsworth.” “Really?” Marin teased. “Well that’s exciting.” “I guess so. I just hope that he doesn’t get the wrong idea about the whole night.” <HR> “What was that back there?” Tammy asked as they headed to their next class. “Um…I’m not sure what you mean.” “Oh I think you do Shayne, I’m not your sister so how about not playing games with me. Principal Atwood mentioned prom and you said you weren’t sure you were going.” “I just don’t know if I want to go. Lizzie will be there with some guy, Marina will be with Ben and I am certain that you have a long line of potential date candidates.” “Hardly, the best offer so far has been from that guy Austin Hollingsworth or something like that, the football jock.” “He’s cute.” Shayne whispered. “Go with him.” Tammy rolled her eyes. “If you’re not going then I am for sure not going to go.” He stopped mid-step. “We are not going to play that game Tammy Nicole.” Shayne lectured. “I didn’t come out to you so that you would have built up sympathy for me and put your own life on hold.” “And you honestly think that is what I am doing?” “It seems like it is. So how about you convince me it’s not.” Tammy led Shayne over to bench in the hallway. “Since Richard died you’ve become my one person to lean on. No matter what ugly words our mother’s hurled at one another you and I stood strong. Shayne you are so much more than just a cousin, you are my best friend. I want to spend as much time together with you before…” “Before you leave?” “Let’s not fight about that on top of this. One fight at a time boy!” Tammy lightly punched him in the arm. “So…” “So?” “Will you by my prom date cuz?” Shayne shook his head and rolled his eyes. “Oh! Yes…I’ll be your prom date.” <HR> “Bill how are you?” Ross sat down in a booth at the back of Company. “I was surprised to see you on my schedule.” “Sorry about that, it was just a last minute decision.” Bill explained. “How’s Holly and Blake?” “They’re both doing as well as can be expected.” “I just want to apologize again for Dad’s actions. It was completely out of line and uncalled for. Would you please pass that along to them?” Ross shook his head. “Of course. So what’s on your mind?” “I’m sure Ed’s told you about the situation with Michelle and Danny.” Ross shook his head again. “And Ross I know that you and Ed have been friends for a very long and I respect that so if you don’t want to take this case I’ll understand.” “Bill you need to back up and tell me what case we’re talking about here.” “Once Michelle delivers the baby there’s going to be a DNA test done if the baby is mine then I want to immediately sue Michelle for full custody.” “Bill…” Ross spoke slowly. “Do you really think that is going to be the best idea? I mean have you thought this through completely, rationally. Bill you would be taking a newborn baby from his mother and need I remind you of who his mother is. One of your oldest and dearest friends.” “I know who Michelle is Ross, trust me. But she is also the woman who lied to both Danny and I, left town when she found out she was pregnant and kept that from the both of us. Had my mother not found out she was having a baby she might not have ever told me.” “I know how you feel Bill but I don’t think suing Michelle is going to solve any of your problems. I would strongly advice against it.” “Okay. Ross I respect you and your loyalty to Michelle and Ed. But this is something that I feel strongly about and if you won’t help me then at least point me in the direction of someone who will.” “So there won’t be any talking you out of this?” “Afraid not.” Ross reached in his briefcase and then scribbled down a name. “Tell her I referred you and I’m sure she’ll be more than glad to help you.” :Fade to Black: <HR> On the Next Episode… - Phillip makes a stunning confession! - Derek and Shayne have a heart-to-heart. - Harley learns the truth about Alexandra!

Nominated for seven SONBC Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, "The Guiding Light" walked away leading the pack of winners! Below are the awards won and the material that was submitted for the win. Everyone at "TGL" thanks the blue ribbon panel for their dedication to seeing the awards through, fellow nominees and winners! <HR> OUTSTANDING YOUNGER FEMALE CHARACTERWINNER: LIZZIE SPAULDING (MARCY RYLAN) Episode 028 Lizzie’s reflection stared back at her almost mockingly as she just stood there. For the first time in a very long while, the spoiler Spaulding heiress felt completely helpless and alone. She closed her eyes, took a deep troubled breath and put her other earring in as her cell phone began to ring on her bed. “Shayne.” She said without any emotion, “Hello.” “Liz?” His sturdy voice spoke back, “Lizzie is that you?” “Uh-huh…yeah Shayne, it’s me.” “You holding up okay?” She shook her head no but answered something completely different, “Of course…best as can be expected, right?” Her eyes closed quickly and tightly. “Are…um, you guys…are you all going to be at the service?” “Of course. We wouldn’t be anywhere else.” Shayne replied, “Listen why don’t Marina, Tammy and I come over after school today…” Lizzie had stopped even listening after his first two words and stared out the window, “Shayne I need to go, I’ll call you later.” She tossed her phone to the foot of the bed, tears streamed down her face, she trembled, sobbed and cursed aloud, “Damnit!” In the doorway a small yet powerful voice spoke, “Daddy’s going to wash your mouth out if he hears you.” “James!” Lizzie answered completely caught off guard, “What are you up to buddy? Huh?” She asked as she wiped her face, “Come over here and sit down next to me.” “Why did you say that bad word?” The toddler asked, “Is it because you’re upset like Mommy too?” Lizzie shook her head, “Yeah.” She wrapped her arms around her little brother, “Did you see Mommy this morning?” “No. Lizzie, mommy wouldn’t answer the door.” “She probably slept with Nana.” Lizzie tried to explain, “You see Mommy hasn’t been feeling good lately and you know when we feel bad how we just want Mom, it’s like that with Nana.” James shook his head, “But why is Aunt Alex crying?” He paused tears formed in Lizzie’s eyes, “Is it because Daddy’s not home yet?” Suddenly Lizzie the wind was knocked out of her and she clutched her stomach. Through her own tears now she pulled James close to her. In a hushed whisper she spoke, “Yeah baby, Daddy not being home has a lot to do with it.” “Well how much longer till he gets here? I want the crying to stop.” Lizzie picked James up and sat him on her lap. She lightly stroked back his hair on his forehead, much like Phillip used to do. “The things is James…” she spoke softly through tears, “Daddy’s not coming home.” “Ever?” “Ever.” She answered, “You remember when your dog died last year?” James shook his head, “Yeah? Well you know then Lou went to dog heaven,” she wiped her face and asked for guidance under her breath, “the same thing has happened with Dad. But he’s not in dog heaven…he’s in people heaven.” “What’s the difference?” James asked with the an emotionless face, “Lizzie??” “Well…” she searched for the right words, “in dog heaven the dogs get to run around, eat treats and bark whenever they want, they just enjoy life. But you see in people heaven they have jobs. And do you know what Daddy’s job is?” James shook his head. “Daddy has an exciting new job and it’s very important. You know you could almost think of him as a superhero of sorts.” “Really?” James asked, “Like Superman?” “Kind of yeah. Daddy’s in Heaven and he’s like our own personal superhero angel.” Lizzie’s eyes filled, “And when you start missing him then you just look up and talk, because he’s with us, always.” James reached up and wiped Lizzie’s cheek, “Like a guardian angel?” She kissed his hand, “Exactly. Exactly.” <HR> OUTSTANDING LEADING MALE CHARACTERWINNER: ROBERT NEWMAN (JOSH LEWIS) Episode 023 Marah returns home, where she sees Josh sitting on the sofa waiting for her. She walks over and hugs him. “Marah, you don’t have any bags. Aren’t you ready to move back into the house yet?” “No I’m not ready yet,” Marah responds. “When are you going to be ready? Listen, I know that Tony’s death was hard on you. I understand that. But your mother did not mean for him to die. She knew home much you loved him. You need to find it in your heart to forgive her so that we can all move on with our lives just like Danny is trying to do,” Josh reasons. With this, Marah moves to the defensive. “Dad, Danny is not moving forward. He is stuck in a rut and can’t get out of it. He feels guilty and angry because mom killed his cousin.” Reva walks to the stop of the stairs and eavesdrops on the conversation. “Marah, didn’t Danny tell you? He’s not pressing charges against your Aunt Roxie for Tony’s death.” “What?!” Marah exclaims. “So mom walks away clean as a whistle yet again right? She’s a regular Houdini.” “Marah, your mom didn’t kill Tony…” “God Dad, open your eyes! When are you going to see mom for what she truly is?” At this, Reva walks down the stairs and asks, “What do you think I truly am Marah?” “Reva you should go back upstairs.” Josh warned, “Marah and I are going to have a little talk. She needs to learn some respect when she is in this house.” “No daddy, she asked.” “What do I think you are mom? Well, I think Aunt Roxie summed it all up. You’re a slut, a whore that has led us all along for all these years. Unfortunately, dad has suffered the worst under you little spell. Even now, he loves you so much. You are so stuck in that fountain that you couldn’t handle being a mother. Did you ever have a child that you actually raised yourself? Dylan? Me? Shayne? Jonathan? Nope, that’s all of us. Or is it? With you, there’s really no telling what other children you have hiding in the woodwork. Whenever Reva Shayne gets too domestic, she rides off in search of the next drama. You bring chaos wherever you go. This is just the last straw. God knows just how many people have fallen at the altar of Reva: Annie, Richard, Sonni, Olivia… Tony was just your latest victim!” “Marah enough!” Josh warns. “No Joshua, let her vent,” Reva says. “Well, I’m so glad I have your permission,” Marah cracks. “Dad, you are no better than she is. You play the victim whenever mother turns another trick, yet you keep yearning for it. You’re like some masochist and this twisted relationship with mom is just a long mutilation. But you don’t do anything but stand there and take it. Why? Are you so far up her dress that you can’t see straight? That makes you just as bad a parent as she is!” Reva’s temper grows as Marah berates Josh. At the last comment she puts her hands on Marah’s shoulders and slaps her daughter. “Listen Marah,” Reva sobs. “I know that you are grieving for Tony and I am so sorry that you have to go through that. And I know that in some small way that I am responsible for that. But I never wanted this. I know that I have made more than my fair share of mistakes over the years, but your dad does not deserve this. He has cared for you and loved you even when I was not there for you. So yell and scream or whatever you have to do to settle your anger at me, but I will not allow your father to be dragged into your rant!” Marah stands still, stunned that Reva would slap her. As she begins to cry, Reva interjects. “Oh don’t cry Marah. You only got what you asked for.” Marah’s anger rises to the breaking point. Marah screams, “Go to Hell,” and storms out of the room. <HR> OUTSTANDING STORYLINE:REVA'S STALKER & TONY'S MURDER Reva Shayne Lewis took matters into her own hands when her brother-in-law requested her assistance in helping him die. Reva granted Richard’s wishes and he died, causing an enormous between her sister Cassie, a jail sentence and much later an unidentifiable stalker, this is when “THE GUIDING LIGHT” began. Reva used her position as a talk show host for WSPR to go on air in an attempt to air out her stalker, but he/she had other plans! Before the live “Reva Shayne” show could begin reformed mobster, Tony Santos found a suspicious bag and tossed it down a stairwell just as it exploded. Shaken up by what had just happened, Josh insisted that Tony take Marah and Shayne away from the studio and back their house. The Lewis children went as instructed even though Marah suspected that Tony could be the stalker after she had a stolen Lewis family picture in the lighthouse where he was living. Meanwhile, a mystery woman arrived at Olivia’s Bar where she and Edmund shared their mutual disdain for Reva. During the show Reva and Cassie’s pleaded for the stalker to come clean and confront Reva, instead they went after her children. The stalker called Marah and Shayne used the opportunity to sneak out of the house. At the Beacon, Shayne snuck in the back way in hopes of not being seen where he was attacked just moments after the stalker called WSPR! Frank, Harley and the entire Springfield Police Department worked at tracing both the WSPR and Marah’s call. They concluded finally that it came from a phone at the Beacon. Cassie ordered that phone logs and security DVDs be pulled and given to the police, meanwhile at the same time Tammy Winslow has returned from the station and finds her cousin Shayne bleeding by the payphone. While viewing the DVDs Frank and Harley see Edmund leaving the bar within seconds of the first phone call to Marah, then a person dressed in a trench coat at the payphone, suddenly turning and seeing Shayne. As he walked off Frank and Harley witness the mysterious figure attacking Shayne! Following the WSPR live show, Holly Reade who up until this point had been a suspect is cleared because she was at the station when the call came in producing the episode thanks her one-time lover and former son-in-law, Ross Marler for not doubting her innocence. The two embrace in a tender hug that is witnessed by Holly’s daughter and Ross’ ex-wife and current love Blake! After they gathered enough evidence, Harley and Frank arrested Edmund and charged him as Reva’s stalker. As Josh and Reva raced to Cedars to see how Shayne was doing, Reva vowed that they had to protect their children!” Even though Edmund had a clear-cut agenda and reason for wishing harm upon Reva he continued to insist that he was innocent of the crime. Luckily for Edmund he had a powerful friend with even more powerful connections: Alexandra Spaulding. She called in a favor from Bay City and Cass Winthrop arrived to assist Edmund with his case. Edmund was denied bail and formally charged, as Reva’s eldest son got on a plane to Springfield from Minnesota. Reva, Josh and Cassie breathed a sigh of relief having thought the stalker was caught, but that all soon changed. Reva discovered in Shayne’s hospital room a vase of black roses with the message, “Dial S for Slut…They’ve got the wrong person.” As Reva and Josh worry that everything is not okay, the mystery person dressed in a trench coat makes a phone call from a payphone inside Cedars to Dr. Mel Bauer. The stalker tells Mel, “You’re on my list…bitch!” Reva decided to do Edmund a favor and demands that Frank release him, against his wishes, but Reva persists. But before Edmund leaves, he comes face-to-face with her and she issues him a very stern, to the point warning about coming after or near her children. Reva reveals that through Alexandra’s help Edmund now has a job awaiting him in San Cristobel. Reva warns him about going near Marissa or Jonathan. Reva says she’ll be in contact with Alonzo and that she can be far more dangerous than he ever was! With Dylan Lewis’ arrival in Springfield he was brought up to speed on what is going on with his mother. Reva and Josh revealed to Dylan that they want him to take Marah and Shayne away from Springfield and to Minnesota. Dylan agrees, as Cassie reveals to Tammy that she will also be leaving Springfield and going with Dylan. Josh returns home with Shayne to find Billy, Dylan, Cassie, Tammy and Reva awaiting their return. Shortly after Marah and Tony arrive. Reva announces that Edmund was not the person that they were looking for and that her stalker is still out there somewhere and while she appreciates Tony’s help in protecting Marah and Shayne they have decided it would be in the best interest of the children if they left Springfield with Dylan and Billy. Shayne inquires as to where they are going and Josh explains that they will go to Minnesota until the stalker is caught once and for all. Marah is very angry that her mother would just send her away and despite trying to calm her down, she runs out of the house and speeds away. Devastated that she is putting her family through this Reva goes off and breaks down. Shayne goes after her and assures her that everything will be fine and that Marah will come around and see that leaving Springfield right now is for the best. Marah goes to the lighthouse and gets on the computer where she begins looking for plane tickets to Paris. She thinks that this is another ploy her father is using to keep Marah and Tony away from one another, distraught over everything that is going Marah begins to breakdown and realizes that if she wants to protect herself from not only the stalker but Josh and Reva and lead a normal life with Tony then she is going to have to do it her own way, with her own set of rules. She grabs a duffle bag from the closet and begins packing what clothes she has left at the lighthouse and that is when she comes across an envelope with Tony’s name on it. She opens the envelope and out falls pictures, newspaper clippings from the 80s through the present day, one that sticks out in her mind the most is the photograph of Reva and Josh at the country club fountain. The picture was clipped from the society page and the caption reads, “Tulsa bad girl Reva Shayne Lewis baptizes herself the slut of Springfield.” Marah begins to freak out and that is when Tony arrives, which sends her reeling. She asks where he got this information and he is without answers. Marah demands answers and he asks what has her so upset and that is when Marah shows him the note that was left for her at the nurse’s station at Cedars, “The water is warm. Make your mother, the slut proud before it’s too late.” Tony not understanding the connection is confused, Marah tells him that he knew about the Slut of Springfield incident and he sent that letter. Marah becomes uncontrollably angry with him and begin fighting with him. Saying that he’s had access to Reva all this time, he made the calls, broke into the house and probably paid someone to make those other phone calls during the live television show. Marah questions how much Tony had to pay to have Shayne beaten up and put in the hospital. Tony tried to calm Marah down and assure her he is not responsible for any of this, but she will not have any of it and declares that he should leave her alone, she says that he should never come anywhere near her ever again and storms out of the lighthouse. Tony goes after her in an effort to calm her down but Marah, gets ahead of herself and trips down the stairs, bruising herself up, allowing Tony to finally get to her. Scared that he is going to do something to hurt her, Marah tries to get away but is unsuccessful and Tony assures her that he has never seen those articles and knows nothing about the note she received. He tells her he loves her very much and only wants to keep her safe. Reva receives another threatening phone call, clearly a woman’s voice talking about Dylan’s return to Springfield. Unable to trace the call, Frank offers up that Reva should get the children out of Springfield immediately. Josh then calls Marah and reveals another call was made. She tells him she’ll be home soon. Marah tells Tony that Reva received another call and says that she is sorry for doubting him. Marah becomes shaken and unsure of what to do or even say, so she gets up and leaves Tony, without saying another word. Tony is devastated at how the two of them left things. The plane carrying Marah, Tammy and Shayne take off without a problem leaving Reva to wonder what her next move is going to be. Cassie arrives at Reva's and inquires on the kids in Minnesota. Reva tells Cassie that Billy just called and they are settling in all right. Reva tells her that Bridget has taken the girls shopping. Cassie says that they have got to figure a way to lure out Reva's stalker and she thinks she knows exactly how to do it! Mel is working the ER at Cedars when Judith arrives complaining of chest pains. Mel quickly puts her in an observation room and begins to exam the woman. Judith is very chatty about Mel's life as a doctor and woman, Judith inquires if Mel is married and she says she is to Dr. Rick Bauer. Mel is then called away, leaving Judith alone in the examination room. Lillian comes back and tells Mel that she has both good and bad news, as Judith listens outside the room: Lillian tells Dr. Bauer that she is suffering from fatigue and that it cannot be good for the baby! Mel is shocked to learn that she is pregnant and begs Lillian not to let Rick find out. Lillian agrees! Lillian runs into Mel as she is headed out to lunch and inquires if Mel has had a chance to tell Rick about the baby. Mel tells her that she hasn't and asks Lillian how far along she is. Lillian tells her without looking she believes 6-10 weeks. Mel thanks her and invites her to lunch, Lillian agrees but runs inside to get her purse...leaving Mel alone in the parking garage. Mel goes across the parking garage to bring her car around to meet Lillian when she drops her keys to the ground. From the back of the garage a car comes roaring towards Mel as she is standing up, the car strikes her sending Mel to back to the ground as Lillian returns! Lillian and a team of doctor’s work to stabilize Mel as she drifts into a drug induced coma! Mel has now been in her drug induced coma for two days. Rick is keeping a vigil at her bedside, when Lillian arrives. Out in the waiting room Judith arrives and spies on them. While the Lillian is in with Rick, the nurses station is left unmanned and Judith takes a moment to look through Mel's chart. She quickly learns that Mel was pregnant with Rick's baby and that the hit-and-run caused her to miscarry their baby. A thought that pleases her! Rick steps out of Mel's room for some coffee and Judith quickly steps in. She places what would appear to be a "Get Well" card by Mel's bed and quickly leaves...just as Rick is about to reenter the room. Rick adjusts himself by Mel's bedside and then notices the Get Well card. Rick picks up the Get Well card left by Judith and begins to open it. 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. Back in Springfield...Rick finds himself at Outskirts...where he orders a shot of strong whiskey...the bartender pours him the drink as a woman approaches from behind questioning if Rick really wants to take that drink. Mindy asks Rick again if he really wants to take that drink and he says that it seems like the right thing to do. Mindy tells him to go ahead, drink it...then another, then another and another. Rick asks what she is doing and Mindy says that when Mel wakes up from her coma, she'll want Rick...he has to decide where he wants to be when that happens, by her bedside or slumped over some bar drunk. Rick doesn't say anything and Mindy says that she doesn't want Rick to go down the same path Ed went down...she tells him to make his choice, kisses his cheek and leaves. Rick is left to wonder if he should take the drink or not. Mindy receives a telephone call from her secretary in Paris. She copies the number down and hangs up. Mindy dials the number and Michelle Bauer Santos answers. Rick arrives back at the hospital and goes to see Mel. He tells Mel that he needs her to come back to him, now more than ever because he almost done something that would have sent their lives into a downward spiral...Rick begin to tear up and begs her to come back to him. 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. Frank arrives at Josh and Reva's house to hear the idea Cassie has had about luring the stalker out of hiding! Cassie reveals that she wants to host a masquerade ball. Frank tells her it is going to be risky and that they will need a cover for the ball! The women struggle with an idea and Josh suggest that they hold a benefit in Richard's name for the library that Prince Alonzo is building in San Cristobel in Richard's memory. Frank says that he likes that idea and they will have to work make sure Cassie and Reva are the hostess, since the stalker has an agenda against Reva for her role in Richard's death. Cassie says that will not be a problem, that her and Reva are now a united front! Harley spots Josh at Company and she tells him Frank informed her about the ball at The Beacon. The two talk about what will happen at the ball. Harley promises that she will keep a personal eye on Reva all night long. Josh thinks back to when he lost Reva the first time and says that Harley has away of lending a helping hand when he needs it the most! Reva and Josh are dressing for the masquerade ball and he tells her to be very careful tonight up there that he does not want to lose her again. Reva assures him that Frank and Harley are taking every precaution to protect her. Josh is sorting the mail Harley brought in as Reva is finishing her make-up. He comes across the mysterious note and opens it. "You always did like to be the center of attention didn’t you? Even when you killed him it was all about you. You shall pay once and for all." He immediately calls Frank in and shows the note to Reva! 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. 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. 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. Against her better judgment Reva prepares to take the stage and Rick questions what in the hell is going on. Having been asked by Josh to keep an eye on Cassie and Reva...Tony offers his arm to escort Reva on the stage, which she gladly takes. Cassie introduces the Chairwoman of Prince Richard Winslow Foundation, her sister, Mrs. Reva Shayne Lewis...as Judith takes a place in the back of the room. Reva addresses the crowd about what a truly wonderful man Richard and that along with his widow and her husband, Joshua a scholarship foundation shall be sat up in conjunction with the building of "The Prince Richard Winslow Memorial Library" in San Cristobel...as the crowd applauses, Judith reaches into her hand bag, clutches a gun and whispers, "This is for you Johnny.” The applause at The Beacon dies down and suddenly everyone hears from the back of the room, "I baptize myself the slut of Springfield. Nothing but a common whore, a slut, a gold digging murdering jezebel. Isn’t that right Reva? Joshua? Cassie?" The entire party turns toward the woman as she pulls out a gun...Reva is frozen in the moment and whispers, "Roxanne", Cassie is pushed to the ground by an officer, Josh rushes towards Reva...as the gun is fired...police officers take Roxanne down, as Reva is also pushed to the ground, by someone other than a Springfield officer! Reva screams out as she sees Tony bleeding and calls out for a doctor and paramedics rushes towards his body! Reva is sobbing at Tony's side and begs him to fight this...she is weeping when the paramedics pushes her aside to see his son, Reva is crying beyond control as Josh takes her in his arms, she finally composes herself and then locks eyes with Roxie and charges after, "What have you done? Why?" Reva asks. Reva and Josh arrive at Cedars where they tell Danny and Cassie that Frank has Roxie in custody and that they will question her tomorrow. Reva says that Roxie is her sister and was responsible for stalking her, just as Harley shows the picture to Mel and she identifies her as the woman who ran her over. Rick is stunned to see Roxie after all these years, but does not tell Mel his connection to her. Reva apologizes to Danny and he says that it wasn't her fault and is almost ready to forgive her when a doctor comes out and breaks the news to Danny, that TONY HAS DIED! Tammy, Shayne and Marah return from Minnesota, the news of Tony’s death is kept from Marah as Reva prepares to confront Roxanne! 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. Reva, Josh and Rick settle in to listen as Roxie explains why she came to Springfield and stalked both Reva and Mel. Roxie begins that the love of her life, Johnny Bauer…Rick tells Josh and Reva that is his second cousin. Roxie goes on to explain that she and Johnny married in 1998, but in September 2001 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer…and that he died July 11th. Reva suddenly realizes that is the same day that she withdrew Richard’s life support as Roxie makes a stunning claim: “She killed him. That slut, she was jealous of what Johnny and I had…she murdered him and got away with it.” Roxanne continues to say that Johnny was in perfect health until Reva came in and pulled his life support. Rick is stunned and says that he has to talk to Frank… Frank leaves Roxie alone in the interrogation room and Rick reveals to him that Roxie’s story does not add up…that Johnny isn’t dead, he never had cancer…Rick says that he does still live in Tulsa and that he did marry Roxie…but the rest is all made up. Frank orders a deputy to put the call into the sanitarium and then goes back into question Roxie. In the interrogation room Roxanne explains no matter what she did growing up that Reva always had the attention of her mother Sarah and men. Roxie says that Reva knew how much she loved Johnny and Reva took him away from her. Frank questions why Roxanne would go after Mel and Roxanne explains that after she lost Johnny she realized the only other man she would love was her second love, Rick Bauer and she never thought Mel deserved to be with him. Frank leaves Roxanne and encourages Reva not to see her sister and makes a few phone calls. He soon learns that Roxanne escaped her sanitarium home, leaving Tulsa and in fact a very much alive Johnny back in Tulsa. Reva says she is glad that this is over and she does not want to press charges against Roxanne. Frank agrees, but says that it will be up to Doris Wolfe if charges are pressed against Roxanne for her role in Tony’s death. Frank explains that Roxie will be transported back to Tulsa, after the holiday. Rick returns to the hospital, where Mel is being released...he sets her down and tells her that Frank knows who was responsible for stalking her. Rick tells his wife about his past with Roxie Bauer and how his cousin is now married to her and how she came to get revenge on Reva and her...Mel is devastated and asks Rick where she is now. Rick tells her that Roxie is going back to Oklahoma, Rick says that he's just glad that she didn't do anymore damage than she did and takes Mel in his arms, as Mel has a flashback to learning she was pregnant and Lillian revealing that she miscarried the baby. Reva and Josh arrive home to find Cassie, Billy, Marah, Shayne and Tammy waiting on them. Marah says she knows that something is going on, because Billy wouldn't let her read the paper or watch TV, Marah demands to know what happened: Reva breaks the news to Marah and everyone that her stalker was in fact, their aunt Roxie...Reva's sister. Cassie says that her and Reva hosted a benefit in Richard's memory and Roxie showed up. Reva then tells Marah that Tony...protected her in more ways than she ever imagined. Reva tells Marah that Roxie shot at her and Tony took the bullet and died. Marah is devastated and storms off...as Shayne rushes after her. Shayne stops Marah before she drives off, he grabs her and she breaks down in his arms. Marah says this isn't fair, that she and Tony fought before she left for Minnesota. Shayne tells her that no one, but Roxie is to blame for Tony's death. Marah says she refuses to believe that, she says that Reva brought this upon herself...Marah says that she blames Reva for this...and she'll find it very hard to forgive her. Shayne holds Marah as she mourns Tony. The story at this point wraps and begins to tell other stories. Rick and Mel’s marriage struggles as she keeps the pregnancy from him. Reva, Josh and Cassie worked to put their family back together. Devastated over Tony’s death Marah pushed her family away and blamed Reva for his murder!

The Guiding Light Episode 071 In the Light: Holly & Blake Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <object width="320” height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> “Where am I?” Holly tossed in her bed and laid her eyes on Ed sitting in the chair asleep. “Where have you taken me?” She shouted at him. Ed rubbed his forehead and yawned, “Good morning.” “I asked you a question Ed Bauer!” Holly bolted from the bed, “Where am…you brought me to Cedars?” She finally realized. “You needed to be here Holly. After what happened last night I didn’t know what else to do.” “And what…what happened last night Ed? I told you our relationship was over and you what kidnapped me? I never expected that from you of all people.” “That’s hardly the case Holly.” Ed defended, “Do you not remember anything about last night.” “I remember plenty.” She sneered. “An uninvited, unwelcome visitor, the rain storm and you…you refusing to leave. So tell me, how did we end up here?” Ed popped his fingers and thought of the right words. “Holly something else happened last night after you ran out of Hollybend.” He took a long pause. “Well? I’m listening please tell me how I’ve ended up here of all places!” “You sped away from Hollybend and I followed you. After about fifteen minutes of driving you stopped at the railroading crossing and that’s where you parked your car Holly.” She looked across the room in a blank stare. “You’re making that up. I think I would remember parking my car on railroad tracks Ed.” “You would think, yes. But you weren’t thinking last night Holly. You locked your doors and refused to talk to me. The train was coming and you wouldn’t let me in your car so I had to break the window and pull you out.” Holly toyed with her fingers. “So you left me car on the side of the road and brought me to Cedars, very responsible of you Ed.” He threw the morning edition of The Journal on the bed and shouted at her, “Read it! Look at the picture Holly! There is no car…the train smashed into and it if that wasn’t enough it exploded! Damn it Holly do you realize what could have happened to you?” “Don’t you dare…” her voice cracked, “don’t you dare raise your voice to me Ed.” “If that is what it will take to get your attention then that’s what I’m going to do Holly! I’m going to yell, scream and shout because you’ve got to realize what happened last night. You could have died and what’s even scarier about the whole situation is that I don’t think you even care!” Ed paused and touched her shoulder. She pulled away, “I don’t remember any of that.” “Of course you don’t.” He replied. “Let me ask you a question Holly. Did you want to die last night? Because what you did has suicide attempt written all over it and I just need to know…” “You don’t need to know anything Ed, you’re not my husband!” She screamed at him, “Do you understand that? You seem so concerned that I understand what I’ve done, what about what you’ve done! I don’t remember much but the one thing I do know is that I asked you to leave, I told you to leave my house but you refused, so yes I left last night, that I do remember.” “Holly…” he said in a sympatric voice. “Don’t you pity me. Don’t!” Holly reached for the door and found it locked. “You’ve locked me in here? Where have you taken me?” “You’re in the psychiatric ward.” Ed revealed. Holly’s hand landed against Ed’s cheek startling him. “I don’t even know you anymore!” She said in a hushed voice. “I want to talk to my daughter, right now or you’ll have far more to worry about that a slap across the face.” <HR> “Everything okay in here?” Dr. Felicia Boudreau shut the door behind her. “I could hear the two of you halfway down the hall.” “That’s because everything is not okay in here.” Holly announced. “Felicia, I haven’t been Mrs. Ed Bauer in many, many years so tell me on what grounds does he have to admit me to the psychiatric ward of this establishment.” “Because of his prominence with this establishment, Ms. Reade and his reputation in Springfield we admitted you under his care. From what Dr. Bauer explained you had made careless, dangerous and life threatening choices during the storm last night.” “Well I also have a reputation among Springfield, good and bad.” Holly retorted. “And my former son-in-law is one of the most prominent attorneys in this town so I swear to God in Heaven above if I don’t speak to my next-of-kin in the next ten minutes I will bring so many lawsuits against this hospital that at the end of the day I’ll own it.” Felicia left to make the call and Holly turned to Ed. “You forced me into the psych ward, huh? How very noble of you Ed.” “Don’t make this about me Holly. There is something the matter with you and you need help.” He touched her shoulders. “Don’t you know that I just want to be here for you, to help you through all of this.” “I don’t know how many more ways I can say this Ed.” She sat down on the bed and leaned her head down. “I feel like I’m saying the same words over and over and over again, I’m tired. And the reason I feel like I’m repeating myself is because I am.” “You could have killed yourself.” He told her harshly. “Do you realize that?” “And this I will admit, I have been in a very bad place these last few months. It just seems that everything collided all at once. Reva and Blake thinking that I was sleeping with Ross and then…” “Roger.” “Yes, Roger.” She wiped her face with the palm of her hand. “Am I thankful that you were there last night? Of course, words will never begin to express my gratitude but don’t think that you’re a hero in all of this. You pushed me to that point last night, if anyone is to blame it’s you.” “You don’t need a hero right?” “I think you’re finally catching on Ed. We have to be over, for now at least. I’m speaking straight from my heart now, no yelling or screaming, no running out into the stormy night.” Tears fell down her cheeks. “You have this prince-charming complex about you, it’s romantic and it’s sweet but you don’t know when to stop. You don’t know when you’ve gone to far. Ed you always think you have to save someone, but there comes point when we have to save ourselves.” Ed walked over to the door. “I never meant to drive this wedge between us. You know how much I care about you Holly, you always have.” He pulled open the door. “You’re the first woman since Eve that I truly loved, I hope you know that. And I hope you also know that I never meant to do anything that would ever hurt you.” Without a reply from her Ed shut the door and walked down the hall with small tears in his eyes. <HR> “Oh Felicia there you are.” Blake said, “Do you know that you are a very hard woman to catch up with.” “Yes, I know.” “Anyway I got down here as quick as I could. Your message was very unclear as to what is going on.” Her eyes darted through the hall and she saw Ed leaving one of the rooms. “Ed!” “Blake.” Ed opened his arms. “I’m so glad you’re here, Holly’s been asking for you.” “Where is my mother?” “I have to go.” Ed kissed her on the cheek. “Felicia’s going to get you up to date on everything and if you need me call me. Okay?” “Okay?” Blake raised her eyebrow. “Ed what are you not telling me?” “Blake let’s go into my office and talk.” “As a matter let’s not Felicia. Is my mother on this floor?” <HR> As soon as the lock turned Blake was inside Holly’s room hugging her. “Look at me.” Blake held her face outward, “Are you okay? Felicia just told me what happened last night. Mom what were you thinking?” “I’m fine.” Holly answered as she choked back tears. “Ed was there he save my life, I’m fine.” She reached up with her hand to wipe Blake’s cheeks. “Don’t do that.” “I am so thankful you are all right.” Blake kissed her forehead. “I met Ed in the hallway he looked like he had um, something important to do. I’m sure he’ll be back later. Mom…” “Actually he won’t. Ed and I have reached a mutual understanding if you will.” “What does that mean?” “It means that Ed and I are no longer seeing one another?” Blake shook her head, “I don’t understand. He saves your life and you what dump him?” “It’s a little more complicated than and I don’t want to get into all right now. All that you need to know is that it’s time your mother learn to stand up and be on her own for awhile.” “Alone?” Blake questioned. “Who are you trying to convince with that act? You and I, were not alone, never again.” She interlaced her hand with Holly’s. “We have one another, we stand together.” Holly laid her head on Blake’s shoulder. “I don’t know how I got so lucky.” The women heard a knock on the door, “I love you.” Holly whispered as Felicia entered. <HR> “So what’s wrong with me Felicia? Or am I just crazy?” “No.” Felicia smiled, “Rest assured you’re not crazy. Holly I was reading in your chart and saw that you’ve suffered from Season Affection Disorder in the past, do you actively seek treatment?” “I don’t. It’s not been that bad in the last few years. I sleep with a light on from time to time, the TV on it just depends. Felicia I know that I’ve been suffering from it this year, but never in all my life have I done something like I did last night.” “We looked at the weather patterns and they broke around March 5, the disorder should have broke by that point.” “But it didn’t?” Blake questioned. “No. Holly your SAD rolled over into a depression and we have reason to believe that it’s turned into post-traumatic stress disorder.” Holly turned away from Blake and her eyes filled with tears. “Oh God.” She struggled to hold her tears back and finally spoke softly. “Is this why I did what I did last night?” “Felicia we need to know what the steps will be to start treating this, immediately.” Blake took her mother’s hand and locked eyes with her. “We’re going to get through this, okay?” “Let me go get started on your discharge paperwork and I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Felicia walked towards the door, “Blake could I see you outside for a moment.” “For what?” Holly asked. “Don’t do this Felicia, don’t start keeping secrets from me now.” “Holly I would dare keep anything from you. Blake is your emergency contact and she’ll have to sign your release papers. Okay?” “Mom why don’t you change clothes and I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Blake added, “Everything is going all right.” “Is there something you’re not telling me Felicia?” Blake questioned once in the corridor. “I won’t keep secrets from my mother, you should know that upfront.” “Trust me I don’t want you to keep anything from Holly. Dr. Bauer helped me review Holly’s medical history last night and early this morning, you know he’s very concerned about your mother.” “Good I’m glad he was able to get you up to speed so quickly but my mother under no certain terms, does not want Ed consulting on this case.” “Blake are you sure?” “Very. She’s made it very clear as to where she stand with Ed and I have to respect her decisions. All right?” “That’s fine. The one problem is that Holly’s a recovering alcoholic and it’s been my experience that many turn to the bottle to when they hear the word depression.” Felicia explained. “I’m going to prescribe a low dose Lexapro for Holly but I would strongly, again I strongly urge that you not leave Holly alone until she’s used to the medication.” “Are you saying I should what move in with her?” “Something along those lines, yes.” Felicia’s pager went off. “I have to answer this, excuse me.” “Of course.” Blake sighed and glanced down at her watch. “You know I could always move your mother into the house with me.” Ed announced. “Oh God Ed!” Blake wrapped her arms his neck, “I don’t know how to thank you enough for what you’ve did.” “I love your mother Blake. I would have done that and so much more if I had to. And I want to, you’re just going to have to convince her…” “I’m going to stop you there and not let you finish that sentence. She’s depressed, not crazy. Ed she’s made her mind up and I know better than anyone how much you love and care about her but this isn’t about you or me, it’s about her.” “I just want to help Blake.” His voice was soft, broken almost. “Of course you do. It’s what you do best and I love you for it, but right know if you want to help do what she’s asking, step back and wait.” Blake kissed his cheek. “Are we clear here? You’ll respect her decision.” “Of course. And if you need anything you’ll call?” Blake shook her head yes. “I have to go back in.” <HR> “He didn’t convince you that I needed rescuing again did he?” Holly questioned. “I saw you taking to him in the hallway, I’m crazy not blind.” “You’re not crazy, stop saying that you are.” Blake lectured. “And no Ed didn’t convince me of anything I actually in fact convinced him to give you some space.” “Well thank God someone did. You know he came over to Hollybend last night during the storm and I told him to leave Blake, I did!” Holly explained. “I was on that railroad track last night not because of your father like Ed thinks, it was because of him.” “Mom we’re going to move on okay? You’re going to start taking the medication that Felicia’s prescribing, you’re not going to park your car on anymore railroad tracks.” “Of course not.” Holly replied. “I don’t have a car anymore.” She smiled. “Yeah, good point we’ll put that on a list of things to do.” Blake paused, “There is one more thing.” “What?” “Clarissa and I are going to move into Hollybend for awhile.” Holly rolled her eyes and shook her head. “No you’re not! Absolutely no Blake, no! You just said yourself I’m not crazy I will not have you babysitting me wondering if I’ll try something dangerously foolish again. No!” “Well I didn’t think you would but now that you put it into words I’m a little worried.” Blake reached into her purse and pulled out the velvet box. “We’re moving in because Ross is having work done on the carriage house and I can’t parade around in my wedding dress if I’m there.” “What?” Holly gasped and took the box out of Blake’s hand. “When? Where? Oh my God! You said yes right?” “Of course.” She slipped the ring on. “I wanted to tell you first before I flashed around my huge diamond engagement ring. And he asked me last night during the thunderstorm.” Holly shook her head. “The two of you and storms!” After the laughter died down Blake took a seat next to Holly on the bed. “There’s something else and it’s about Daddy’s will.” “What about it?” “I read the letter he left me and inside was a proxy. Mom, he left me his voting shares of Spaulding Enterprises.” “Oh Blake…what are you going to do?” She shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t know because that’s not all. When I combined those shares plus the ones Alan-Michael and Phillip gave me…” Blake paused, “I think I’m the third highest ranking stockholder at Spaulding Enterprise.” <HR> :Fade to Black: On the Next Episode… - Tammy & Shayne receive news that changes the course of their life! - Bill goes to Ross for advice! - Mike leaves Springfield!