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  1. Josh
    THE GUIDING LIGHT UPDATE
    07/23/2007 Edition

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    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.

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    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!

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    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!

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  2. Josh

    Episode 020: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 020
    Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Blake meets Harley at The Beacon. Blake asks Harley if the PI is going to show up like he promised her on the phone, Harley assures Blake that he will and that he'll take her case...if Blake brought the money he asked for on the phone earlier. Blake says that she did and the two friends wait. While they wait, Blake voices her fears to Harley and wonders what she'll do if Ross is indeed having an affair with her own mother. Before Harley can reassure Blake that everything will work out, the PI arrives...


    In Oakdale, Illinois...Susan and Lillian go into Memorial before Lillian leaves to head home to Springfield. While walking the halls Susan tries yet again to get Lillian to move to Oakdale and work at Memorial. Susan tells her it would be a benefit to her as well, with Lillian being her AA sponsor and all these days. Lillian says that she can't leave Beth and Lizzie alone in Springfield...no matter how much they push her buttons, both women are laughing and having a good time when they spot across the hall...Kim Hughes!!!

    Marah returns from home where she finds Josh in the living room waiting on her it seems. Her father inquires as to when Marah plans to move back home and she says that she doesn't know quite yet if she's ready. Josh tells Marah that he knows Tony's death has been hard on her, but she's going to have to find it in her heart to forgive Reva one way or another and move on with her life, much like Danny is trying to do. Marah becomes defensive and says that Danny is not moving forward that he's stuck in neutral feeling guilty and pissed at Reva...which Reva overhears as she is eavesdropping at the top of the staircase.

    Susan quickly darts into an unoccupied room and Lillian questions if Susan and Kim are having problems again. Susan admits that every time she sees that woman she wants to pick a bottle of Vodka up...and smash it across her head...the women laugh and Susan says she is only kidding and they continue with their walk through the hospital.

    Olivia and Alan go for a sonogram of the baby...Dr. Sedwick questions if the proud parents want to know the sex of their child and they agree that they do. After a moment Dr. Sedwick congratulation Alan and Olivia...they're having a baby girl!! The couple seems to bond over their first child together!!

    Josh tells Marah that Danny has decided not to press charges against her Aunt Roxie for her part in Tony's death...which sends Marah into a tailspin!! She's angry and begins lashing out towards her father...Marah asks Josh when he is going to open his eyes and see Reva for what she truly is...just then Reva appears and asks Marah what she thinks she truly is...

    Marina and Tammy meet Lizzie at Company and the three girls are reunited! Lizzie explains that she is coming home to attend Springfield University in the spring. Marina and Tammy tell Lizzie that they've been accepted this spring as well and Lizzie suggests they should get an on-campus suite together. Later, Marina is talking about her boyfriend Ben, which Lizzie remains quite about having stayed with him when she returned to Springfield...Tammy says no boyfriend, but she did meet a really cute, interesting guy in Minnesota named Derek Bowden...Lizzie recalls her mysterious dance partner the night of the gala and wonders who he is...

    Harley and Blake meet Mr. Henry Coleman [Trent Dawson]...Harley's PI also from Oakdale. Henry tells Harley to order him a martini allowing him some one on one time with... Blake introduces herself as Ms. Blake Thorpe. With Harley gone, Blake tells Henry that her friend has faith in him to get the job done. Henry assures her for the right price, he'll get the job done. Blake gives him two pictures: one of Ross and the other of Holly. She tells him she wants him to find out if her mother is sleeping with her fiancé. Henry promises Ms. Thorpe he'll get the job done!

    Marah tells Reva that she's exactly what Roxie called her the night she murdered Tony...a whore, a slut...that she has led Josh on for all these years...Marah tells Reva that she couldn't handle being a mother to her or Shayne, even Dylan and Jonathan that when the going got tough, Reva got going. Reva stands firm listening to Marah vent...but Josh refuses to listen to anymore of it and puts Marah on warning, but she progresses forward...she lashes out at her father telling him that he is no better than Reva, always searching for her...never accepting the fact that whatever Reva touched turned bad...Reva then warns her daughter, but Marah tells Josh he's not any better a parent to her and Shayne than Reva is...then all hell breaks lose...

    Lillian is about to leave to catch her plane to Springfield, when her and Susan bump into Dr. Braxton O'Dell [Jason Shane Scott]. Susan introduces him as a new intern working with her...Susan tells Braxton that Lillian is from Springfield and he recalls having met a young woman named Michelle Santos on the plane ride to Oakdale. Lillian informs him she knows Michelle and shakes his hand...and when she does a chill runs down her neck and she pulls away, saying she really must be getting to the airport.

    Reva grabs Marah by the shoulders and slaps her daughter across the face as tears swell in her eyes. She tells Marah that she knows she's grieving, that she knows she has made mistakes in her life and that she ran away when she couldn't handle those mistakes and that if Marah wants to yell and scream at her then she do it...at her. Reva says that is enough and she will not allow Marah to talk to her father that way any longer and show him such disrespect when he's done nothing but cared for her, her entire life. Marah stands stunned that Reva slapped her as she begins to cry...Reva tells her not to cry, that what just happened she asked for. Marah tells her mother to go to hell and storms out of the Lewis home!!
  3. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 060
    Friday April 13, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    “Is Blake on her way?” Amanda Spaulding-Thorpe adjusted herself in the chair.

    “Yes.” Holly poured herself a glass of water, “Amanda would you like something to drink, I’m afraid all I have is club soda.”

    “No I’m fine.” She sighed heavily, “When she gets here we should discuss the arrangements. Roger’s body will be…”

    Holly held her hand up to stop Amanda mid-sentence, “No as a matter of fact we won’t be discussing anything of such.”

    “Holly he wanted you and Blake included in the process.”

    “And we very well will be. But I will not allow you to bombard my daughter with this news. No, you will sit there in that chair and keep your big mouth shut, I will tell her about Roger.” Holly informed her as a deadening silence fell over the room.

    “Holly…Amanda…” They both spoke at the same time, “Go ahead.” Amanda gestured, “What were you going to say?”

    “Did he suffer?” She bordered on tears for the first time since the devastating news, “Was he in any pain?”

    **********

    “Gus?” Vera asked shocked, “You think I’m lying?”

    “I don’t know what to think anymore. Harley is in there fighting for her life and the one person, the only person I know who knew the truth is dead.”

    Lucy cut her eyes toward Vera, “She knows the truth Gus or at least her version of it.”

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    And Now "The Guiding Light"
    Opening

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    “No.” Amanda answered, “Besides be reasonable if Roger was sick who do you think would have been the first person he called? It certainly would not have been me.”

    “He would have called Blake and we both know it.”

    “And you would have been a close second and I a distant third.”

    Holly set her glass down and glanced at her watch, “Why is that you resentment? You’ve been his wife for years Amanda, on some level Roger loved you.”



    “And on every level that mattered he loved you.” Amanda shot back, “There was a huge place in his heart Holly that I was never allowed because it was yours.”

    The words struck her to the core, “Perhaps we should just sit in silence while we wait for Blake.”

    “Fine.” Amanda replied, “Fine by me.”

    **********

    “Gus…” Rick came out of Harley’s room, “You should come in and here this, Lucy you should as well.”

    “Just one minute and I’ll be in.” Lucy reached out and grabbed Vera’s wrists, “You and I…we’re not done.”

    Through clinched teeth, “You let go of me Lucy. Who the bloody hell do you think you are?”

    Lucy didn’t let go, “Who the hell am I?” she questioned.

    Vera managed to free herself, “I don’t know what you problem is with me and quite frankly I could care less.”



    “Alexandra died in the car accident and my sister could very well do the same. So tonight Vera when you lay that bleached blond head of yours down to sleep you let my words ring in your ears…if Harley dies I will hold you responsible and I will do everything in my power as Mrs. Alan-Michael Spaulding to make you pay!”

    “Your threatens, Lucy…they don’t scare me.”

    “That’s your first mistake, underestimating me. You are far to concerned about Alexandra’s demise.”

    “She was my friend, of course I’m concerned. And I don’t underestimate you Lucy, far from it. I am Gus’ mother and that is the end of the story.”

    “It damn well better be.” Lucy spun around and headed toward Rick’s office.

    **********

    Blake knocked on the door and walked into Hollybend, “Mom I got over here as fast as I could…” she froze in mid-step, “What is she doing here?”

    “Blake.” Amanda stood, “Lovely too see you again.”

    “Mom?” Blake cut her eyes toward Holly, “Did you know she was here?”

    “Of course I knew she was here. Blake…”

    “Did my father come with you?” She interrupted before Holly could finish. The room stood silent for a moment, “It’s not a difficult question…”

    “Come sit down Blake.” Holly patted the sofa. “Amanda has brought some devastating news with her.”

    “Did my father finally cut you off? Or wait, wait let me guess he finally came to his sense after all these years and kicked you to the curb?”

    Amanda shook her head, “Blake you and your mother have a lot to discuss so I’m going to leave you to it.”

    Blake watched as Holly walked Amanda to the door, “Be careful out there it’s so cold, nothing like California.”

    “And you be careful in here. I’ll call you in the morning.”

    “That will be fine, yes. Good-bye Amanda.”

    Holly turned back to Blake, “You were surprisingly cordial to her.”

    “She came with very devastating news honey. Roger had a heart attack…”



    “When?” A solemn Blake questioned, “”Mom?”

    “A few nights ago, Blake I am so sorry…”

    “No…” she whimpered, “no…”

    Holly opened her arms and walked toward Blake the sight of her daughter’s pain brought tears to her eyes, “Momma…” her voice cracked.



    “Come on let’s sit down here on the sofa…” the two women took a seat, “she said he didn’t suffer so that’s of course something to be grateful for.”

    Blake couldn’t speak she just closed her eyes tightly and floated back to her childhood days when Holly would hold her in her lap and lightly stroke hair, exactly like she was doing now.

    **********

    Vera had spent ten minutes in the chapel praying for Alexandra, Harley and most importantly herself. If Alexandra was dead then she just had to trust she took their secret to her fiery grave. She slipped back down the hall, Lucy’s words ringing in her ear…

    “I will do everything in my power as Mrs. Alan-Michael Spaulding to make you pay!”

    The door to Harley’s room was closed and Vera lightly pushed the door open, “Buzz.” She was surprised to see him there, “I thought you would be with the rest of the family.”

    “I just wanted some time alone with her.” He didn’t move an inch just spoke softly, “You know we have a lot in common.”



    “You and I?” Vera asked.

    “Seems that way. I ran off on Harley and Frank a long time ago. Just came back into the life about twelve, thirteen years ago.”

    “Gus never mentioned that.”

    “Not something I’m proud of.” He looked up at her, “Nadine…she was something else you almost remind me of her.”

    “Is that a good thing?” Vera smiled.



    Buzz didn’t respond he just kissed Harley’s hand and focused all of his attention on her.

    Vera slid her hands over Buzz’s shoulders and whispered, “Our children need us now more than ever Buzz, more than ever.”

    **********

    By the time Alexandra arrived back at Spaulding house in Bar Harbor she was missing a high heel, her ear was bleeding, she had scrapes, bruises and injuries that she should have looked out.

    By the time Alex made her way into the study she collapsed to the sofa and reached for the newspaper to see what day it was. The headline caught her attention before anything: “SPAULDING ENTERPRISE COO DEAD”



    “Sweet Jesus in heaven…” Alex sighed, “I’m dead. They think I’m dead.”

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - Mike Bauer returns to the Springfield canvas!
    - Lucy's guilt shines through.
    - Ed learns of Roger's death!
  4. Josh

    THE LIGHT Promo : 11/27

    By Josh,

    This week on THE LIGHT...

    ANNOUNCER: She stole her mother's lover...

    Blake (to Ross): I love you Ross Marler...

    ANNOUNCER: Now could Holly be looking for payback...

    Blake: Something is going on with them Cassie...and I'm going to find out exactly what it is.

    ANNOUNCER: Ross and Holly should watch their backs...Roger's little girl is looking for answers...

    Blake: Harley tells me you're the best...here's hoping...

    ANNOUNCER: The answers...will destroy lives...

    Blake: Do you have what I asked for?


    ~AND~


    ANNOUNCER: The truth is on the verge of exploding...

    Gus: I used to know who I was. I used to belong, but not anymore...

    ANNOUNCER:...the answers Gus is looking for...

    Gus: Please Vera, tell me what you know.

    ANNOUNCER:...are closer than he thought...

    Alexandra: I'll tell you the truth.

    Only on SONBC Daytime!
  5. Josh
    In "THE LIGHT" With: Beth Chamberlin


    BETH CHAMBERLIN
    Please Note: This is a fictional interview. It is for entertainment purposes only!



    SONBC: Congratulations on being placed back on contract.

    BC: Thank you! I'm very excited to be playing more active role in Springfield. Don't you feel the stories being written are very true to the characters history?

    SONBC: Of course, it's very reassuring and the feedback is good as well. Let's talk for a moment that all the stories have taken a big step backwards, what are your thoughts on that?

    BC: The stories written from March 2003 forward where at times hard to justify. I think this regime of writers realized that and took us back to era that was strong, Gus and Reva's storyline had to be wrapped up but after that it's a whole new world for us.

    SONBC: You sound very happy with everything that is going on, could that be because you have a rumored front burning story beginning next week in fact.

    BC: I'm thrilled with whatever this regime gives me...so far everyone seems to have amazing work. Maureen (Garrett, Holly) is coming back to the center of the show, Tina Sloan's Lillian is interacting with a whole new town and connections are being established there. This writer writes the women of our series, he writes us strong, independent, flawed...we're all so different and that makes a good canvas.

    SONBC: You didn't address your up coming story. Can you at all?

    BC: What I can say about it is this: it will be a week long "IN the LIGHT" with my character... (Smiles) People should read and see what this writer has crafted. I have some good scenes with Crystal (Chappell, Olivia) and Marcy (Rylan, Lizzie) who is playing my new daughter...this "ITL" is one that should not be missed!!

    Go "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Raines Winslow on December 4, 2006
  6. Josh

    "JERICHO" Stars Signs On

    By Josh,

    CBS Primetime Star Sees "THE LIGHT"


    STILLWATER, OK - As previously mentioned earlier this week (See Story) a rumor began making the rounds that an actress from a hit new fall CBS primetime show would be joining "THE LIGHT" cast in a short-term role. Casting director of the SONBC blog and series head writer, Josh Hawkins is confirming that indeed the actress is on her way.

    From the hit series, "JERICHO" cast and crew welcomes...



    Pamela Reed to the series.

    Reed who currently stars in the freshman series, "Jericho" has signed onto the SONBC blog for a limited run, about five weeks. "I have been a fan of Pamela's for years." Shares Hawkins, "And while watching her in "Jericho" I just knew that I wanted her for a role on the blog."

    And what role is that? "Ms. Reed will be playing a character named Sandra who first interacts with Olivia [Crystal Chappell] beginning on Friday, December 16th. Reed will most likely exit "THE LIGHT" sometime near the end of January 2007, as "Jericho" returns in February.

    "This story is an exicting one! It will incorporate Ed, Holly and Hope as well. Look for Mel and Michelle to play a key role as well." Smiled Hawkins, "I think I've said to much as it is."

  7. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 067, Part one
    Thursday, May 10, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    Through the down pouring rain Ed could see Holly’s taillights speeding away from him, she was going faster and faster. “Holly.” He spoke to himself, “Don’t do this.”

    In her own car Holly could hear the voices of days gone by: Reva accusing her of being her stalker! Blake’s accusation that her and Ross where having an affair! Ed always trying to save her no matter how much she begged him not to! But the loudest voice of all was that of Roger, “I’m your husband” Holly heard him repeat over and over…it was too much for her to bear. Holly took a sharp turn and knew that she had to make these voices stop!

    Ed followed close behind and almost lost Holly after her first turn…when she made a second and then a third he lost her.



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

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

    “I told you to leave me alone!”



    “Do you know where you are?” Ed looked around and tried the handle only to find it locked, “Open the door Holly! I’m not playing games…you want to save yourself, then prove it.” He shouted as he eyes rose to the Railroad crossing sign.

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    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    “No we are not going to watch another Jim Carey movie tonight!” Tammy tossed a pillow at Shayne from the bed. “You are obsessed!”

    “I am not!”

    “Shayne!” She lectured sarcastically, “Are you serious? We’ve watched Liar, Liar, The Truman Show and Ace Venture, you are obsessed!”

    “You wanted to watch them just as much as I did.” He threw the pillow back at walked over to the desk. “You know we have more pressing issues.”



    “Do not pick up another one of those catalogs. I’m serious you’re beginning to sound like my mom. Is that what you what, to sound like Cassie Winslow?”

    “If it’ll make you pick a college to apply at then yes. It’s just something that I will have to discuss one day in my future therapy session.” He laughed and flopped down next to her with a stack of catalogs. “This is my personal choice of course.”

    “Springfield University?” She rolled her eyes. “I don’t want to relive high school all over again.”

    “Ouch!” Shayne grabbed his chest, “What’s wrong with SU? Lizzie and Marina both got accepted.”

    She shook her head, “I don’t know. It’s like ever since Richard died people look at me like, oh poor pitiful Tammy. I just feel so confined here sometimes. You wouldn’t understand.”

    Shayne laughed, “Oh please! Cousin you have nothing on me, okay. My mom has been married like what seven times and that includes to my dad, my uncle and my granddad. She jumped in a fountain for God’s sake. If anyone is confined here it’s me sweetheart, I am the offspring of the infamous Reva Shayne Lewis.”

    “Yeah…” Tammy agreed, “you have me beat.” They both flipped through some brochures. “I guess SU wouldn’t be so bad but I want to go out and see the world, experience life.”

    “You do remember you were a princess once upon time right?”

    She rolled her eyes. “Don’t remind me. But that’s the thing I want to go to a place where no one has ever heard of San Cristobel. Somewhere that I’m not defined as Cassie’s daughter or…”

    “Reva’s niece?” Shayne asked. “I know what you mean.”

    “The reason I haven’t been looking at colleges and stuff is because I’ve already applied at three universities.”

    “Where?”

    “Well of I picked two safe options, here and Tulsa University.”



    “Mom’s been pressuring me about TU as well, oh we could go together.” Shayne thought aloud. “Where’s the third?” He questioned as Tammy attempted to avoid answering.

    **********

    Blake and Ross are at the Carriage house. Ross has been staying over since Roger’s funeral.

    “Was that Mrs. Robinson on the phone?” Ross asked.

    Blake shook her head, “Yeah. She offered to keep the kids tonight.”

    “Clarissa isn’t scared of the thunder?” Ross questioned.

    “Apparently not.” She smiled, “Nancy said that the girls were playing dress up and the twins were watching some GI Joe video. They’re fine and you are not going anywhere.” Blake instructed, “I saw you looking for your car keys, it’s much to dangerous for you to be out there.”

    “Well we did have an arrangement, after Roger’s funeral I would…”



    “Leave?” Blake asked, “Well that’s not happening. I want to thank you though Ross. After what we’ve gone through the last few months,” she rolled her eyes, “the last year with Tory and my craziness I would have understood if you didn’t want to be around.”

    “Are you kidding where else would I have been Blake?”

    She shrugged her shoulders, “I don’t know, but you didn’t have to be here. You’ve been so good to me and mom, especially considering the tirade I went on about the two of you.”

    “We’re both to blame there.” Ross admitted. “I should have not went behind your back like I did. That was careless and foolish, considering what you and I had just gone through with Tory.”

    Blake wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his, “You are to good for me Ross Marler.”

    “I think you’ve got that backwards, you are to good for me.” He kissed her again and they stood there looking at one another, no words were spoken, there was no need for them.



    “Can I tell you something that I don’t think you want to hear?” He finally asked still holding Blake in his arms.

    **********

    At the church Alexandra begins to tell Gus why she thought she had to give him up for adoption. Alexandra explains that she had two sons, Lujack and Nick.

    “At the time I didn’t know I had twins. I was drugged up on painkillers, I only got to hold Lujack for a little while before a nurse took him away.”

    “And Nick?” Gus questioned.



    “I found out about Nick, um sixteen years ago I believe. Billy Lewis’ daughter found him in New York City, his father Eric came to Springfield about year later and confirmed the news.”

    “That’s very outlandish…”

    “It’s the honest to God truth. You can ask Alan, he’ll tell you. He was there.” Alexandra told him, “Lujack died in an explosion twenty-two years ago. If you don’t believe me ask Beth, he died her arms.”

    “Go on. Don’t stop now.”

    “The twins father, Eric Luvonaczek…oh God I loved that man. But he had a price, everyone has a price and Brandon found out what it was. He left town with Lujack, Nick went into an orphanage and later was adopted. I begged Alan, I pleaded with Alan to help me…”

    “But he didn’t?”

    She shook her head no.

    “Where do I fit into all of this Alexandra?”

    “I ran away, I packed and took a one way flight to Paris and blew through my money faster than I care to think. I partied for a month and by April I was broke. I was at a party one night and met Locke Walls. He was a rocker, everything I needed in my life at that point, he was anti-Spaulding and I loved it.” She sat down on the front pew.

    “I thought he was some struggling musician with no money and that’s what I wanted at that point in my life. Gus, your father was Roy Baker. I met him while running around with Locke, they were cousins. One night, we got so drunk and Roy told me that Locke’s mother his aunt married into a wealthy European family. I was so angry and one thing led to another and another and the next morning I woke up next to Roy, naked.”



    “And Roy Baker where does he fit into this story Alexandra?” Gus questioned.

    **********

    Olivia flopped down on the sofa and watched Phillip in front of the fire. “I am so ready for this child to be born.” She patted her stomach.

    Phillip laughed, “I suppose you are. Olivia can I ask you a question that is probably going to offend you?”

    “And if I said no?” She questioned, “Go ahead.”

    “How sure are you about who the father of the baby is?”

    “You’re right it does offend me..” She stood up from the sofa, “Why don’t you go ahead and stitch the scarlet A onto my chest right now.”

    “That’s not what I meant by it Olivia. There’s just a chance that the baby could be mine we both know it.”

    “You can’t be this baby’s father.” Olivia told him. “And the reason I know is because it’s what I want. I wanted Josh, I got Josh and then I lost him to Reva. It’s how my life works Phillip. Whatever I want I lose and it never works any other way.” She picked up a picture of her and Alan on their wedding. “I’ve prayed so hard that this baby would be yours, but God doesn’t hear my prayers.”

    “Olivia…” He tried.

    “I wanted children and I will love this little boy or this little girl more than my own life, but apart of me will always know what Alan did.” She sat the picture down. “If I could get out of this marriage I would. I don’t want to lose my money, my power, and my hotel I owe that to Cassie at least. Plus I do not want to lose the privilege of being Mrs. Alan Spaulding.”

    “The pre-nuptial agreement?” Phillip questioned. “Is it the standard Alan Spaulding pre-nup?”

    “Of course, I guess, Phillip I don’t know. It says that I can’t leave Alan of my own accord for any reason and if I do then he retains everything I brought into the marriage and I get nothing.”

    “Alan’s usual agreements state that both parties must be willing to consent to the divorce decree.”



    “What do you mean?” Olivia questioned. “Are you saying that if I don’t agree to the divorce there is nothing Alan can do?” She raised her eyebrow at him. “Even if I had an affair?”

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - Part Two of this episode...
    - Phillip's confession to Olivia!
    - Ed's dramatic life changing move!
  8. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 044
    Wednesday, February 07. 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    “Are you sure everything’s fine?”

    **********

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

    “Hello?”

    “Nicky! It’s Eden.”

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

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

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

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    **********

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

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

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

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

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    “MOM!”

    Holly suddenly stirred and opened her eyes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Holly walks out, leaving Ross and Blake alone.

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    **********

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

    “Why can’t you?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    “Thanks Nicky.”

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

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

    “Honey, I…”

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

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

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    **********

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    **********

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

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

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

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Lizzie finds out about her parents!
    - Ed and Holly discuss her migraines
    - Alan-Michael begins to assert his newfound power!
  9. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 052
    Sunday, March 11, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    **********

    Alan-Michael Spaulding admires his new office as the temporary COO of Spaulding Enterprises. Suddenly, the voice of his secretary beeps on the intercom. A telegram has come for him. He takes it from his secretary and reads the message.

    “I will be leaving town for a couple days with my sister. I need some time alone to figure out what I am going to do about us. Lucy.”

    He ponders what the meaning was behind the sudden departure of his wife, but is interrupted by his secretary, who tells him that the board members are gathering in the conference room. He enters and sits at the head of the table. Alan sees that everyone is present and begins the meeting.

    “I just want to begin this meeting by announcing the new COO of the company: my son Alan-Michael Spaulding.” The board members applaud the announcement, then Alan continues, “I just want to assure members of the board that we will work to improve the company’s profit margin. The first step of the process will involve the first shipment of the new products by our pharmaceutical division, which will occur later tonight. Also, I have used my influence as a board member of Cedars Hospital to keep us in the running for the remodeling project. We are one of several companies being considered for the project and the proposals will be due in the next two weeks. I will be attending other matters, so I will be leaving my son Phil-“

    “Wait just a damn minute!” Alan-Michael interrupts.

    **********

    Meanwhile, the Lewis men gather in the headquarters of Lewis Construction to discuss the Cedars project. Bill looks lost in thought as Billy and Josh talk.

    “I just spoke to the board a few hours ago and we are on their short list for the project, along with Spaulding. If we want to get the project, we need to get started on the proposal,” Josh says.

    “We’ll have to put a rush on it if we want to beat Spaulding little brother,” Billy replied.

    Josh hugs Billy and leaves to get started on the proposal. Billy looks at the papers and then looks up at a distracted Bill.

    “What’s wrong Bill?” he asks.

    Bill jumps up as if he had been asleep the entire time and looks at his father.

    “I tell ya son, you’re gonna have to get more sleep. You look groggier than a month of Mondays.”

    “I talked to Michelle yesterday and I could be the father of her baby. Or not. Michelle doesn’t know, I guess we should be lucky it’s only between Danny and myself.”

    Billy is about to give Bill his two cents, but before he can get the words out, Michelle enters the room.

    **********

    Cassie and Olivia sit at the conference room at the Beacon Hotel. They are interviewing applicants for the vacant administrative assistant position. Both women look exhausted after a series of trying interviews.

    Cassie looks at the next name on the list as Sandra O’Dell walks into the room.

    “Hello, I’m Sandra O’Dell. It’s nice to meet you both,” Sandra says.

    Olivia motions for Sandra to take a seat. Cassie and Olivia take turns asking questions of Sandra.

    “And how many words can you type per minute?” Cassie asks.

    “I can type about 250 words per minute. I’ve also been trained in shorthand and dictation. I can also work my way pretty well through a few computer programs.”

    “You have impressive credentials Miss O’Dell. Much more than many of the other candidates we’ve seen today.” Olivia noted.

    “Thank you very much.”

    The intercom rings and Cassie leaves to tend to an important matter. Olivia decides to use the opportunity to get to know Sandra a bit better.

    “So, I read on your resume that you were from Las Vegas. I’ve always wanted to take a trip down there. But why did you move to Springfield?”

    **********

    Gus returns home and finds a message taped to the refrigerator from Harley: “Gus…If you’re reading this then I’ve already left. Vera is hiding something and I know that I promised I would stay out of it, but the fact the matter is I can’t. If you really knew, like I think you do then you will understand.”

    Gus takes a seat at the table and wonders where she could have gone.

    Meanwhile, Harley enters the Spaulding house in Bar Harbor and sees Alexandra sitting on the sofa.

    “Alexandra! Fancy seeing you here!” Harley smirks.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"
    Opening

    **********

    Cassie runs back to the front desk after attending to the problem. Danny sees her from his seat in the lobby and moves toward her.

    “You certainly look busy today,” he says.

    “Nothing gets passed you does it Danny? I’ve been running around this hotel all day. I’m beginning to feel like a pinball.”

    “Why don’t you take a rest really quick? I’m sure the hotel can manage with you out of the picture for at least a few minutes,” Danny says.

    Cassie relaxes in one of the recliners in the lobby of the hotel.

    “How have you been Danny? I rarely see you these days,” Cassie asks.

    “I’m always doing something. We’ve had some things going on over at the Towers and menus and all kinds of things like that. Plus some things with Michelle. But I think I’d feel weird talking about them with you.”

    “Why, because we dated for a couple months?”

    “Well yeah. I know that after Richard died, you were looking for a shoulder to lean on and so was I. We had something there, and I’m sorry that it didn’t work out.”

    “Danny, I don’t think either of us know what we had.”

    “I guess not,” he agrees. “Isn’t it funny though how things always work out. Just when I thought that I would never find someone else, another door.”

    “Marah?”

    “How did you find out?”

    “Danny, I saw you both together at Valentine’s Day. You two looked a little too close to be ‘just friends.’ Do you want to hear something that is really nuts? For a little while there, I was jealous of her. I had half a mind to fight for your attention. But I suppose my third wheel days are over.”

    Danny hugs her and kisses her on the cheek.

    “Listen, if you ever need anything Cassie. I’m sure you know where to find me. Don’t worry Cassie. You’re a beautiful woman. I know that you will find someone,” Danny offered.

    **********

    “Alan-Michael, what is the meaning of this,” Alan thundered.

    “Dad, you know the bylaws of this company. The CEO is obligated to submit all projects to the COO first for approval. The COO is the first to be offered the project.”

    “Sorry, son. I just didn’t think you were ready. I was going to give the project to Phillip.”

    “Yet more pandering to the favorite I see. What do I have to do to get someone’s attention? Aunt Alex seems to think I was ready. Otherwise, why didn’t she offer her proxy to Phillip? I need an opportunity to prove that I am not just a figurehead until Alex gets back. I’m going to head the project for the Cedars renovation,” he says with finality.

    **********

    “Bill, I uh, just wanted to see how you were. Last night was such a mess.”

    “Isn’t that the understatement of the year,” Bill quips.

    “Bill, I know you’re angry at me, but I want you to know that I never wanted this to happen. God, if I knew that all of this would jeopardize our friendship, I would have never kept this from you,” she apologizes.

    “When will you know who the father is?”

    “I don’t know. But, believe me. I hope to God that you are the father.”

    **********

    “So, what made you come all the way from Las Vegas?”

    “My son and I moved up here a couple of months ago. I knew someone from Springfield a few years ago and he told me all about this town. I knew that if we ever left Las Vegas that I would love to come here,” Sandra answered.

    “If you don’t mind me asking, who was this person? I’ve only been here a few years myself. I was born on the island of San Cristobel. But I’ve gotten to know love the place.”

    “Oh, it was so long ago. I don’t think you will know him. But it was someone I loved very much. I wonder if I’ll get to see him again now that I’m here. But that’s the main reason why I applied for the job. My son moved here before I did, so I want to be close to him.”

    “Well, I don’t know about Cassie, but I am sure impressed with you. If you want the job, then you’ve got it.”

    Olivia gets up from her chair and welcomes her with a handshake.

    “Mrs. Spaulding, I know this sounds like a weird request, but I’m in need of some funds for hotel accommodations until I can get settled. Could I have a small advance?”

    “Call me Olivia. We’ll be working together quite a bit so formality isn’t needed. I’ll do you one better. I happen to have a suite here at the Beacon. I have no use of it right now. You’re welcome to stay there as long as you need.”

    “Oh thank you, Mrs. Spaulding. Oops, Olivia. Thank you very much.

    **********

    Alexandra gets up from the sofa and stares at Harley.

    “Harley, what the hell are you doing here? I know that my disappearance was sudden, but it certainly didn’t warrant you tracking me down like some bloodhound.”

    “The only reason that you high-tailed it out of town, Alexandra, was because I was getting to close to the truth. Am I right?”

    “What are you talking about?” Alex asks as calm as she can.

    “You know exactly what I am talking about, Alex. Don’t play me for a fool. Vera’s story never really washed with me. You have masterful timing though, I must say. You may have fooled Gus, but not me. So I decided to do a little digging. There is no way that her story could be true. So that leaves only two possibilities. Either you are covering for your brother. Or you are Gus’ mother! There is no other reason why you would be so eager to cover your butt”

    **********

    Meanwhile, Gus looks at the letter again, as Vera walks in the front door.

    “Hello sweetheart. What’s wrong? You look a little worried. Here, why don’t you sit down and I’ll make some tea.”

    “I’m okay mom. I found a note from Harley saying that she left town for a bit and I don’t know where she could be. That’s all. You know Harley. When she gets a bone, she goes to town on it. I wish she would drop the whole goose chase before she causes a rift between us. This whole thing is just driving Harley and I apart and I can’t stand it.”

    “Perhaps you and Harley need some time apart? She may not even be the right person for you? She doesn’t seem to be very supportive,” Vera asks.

    “Harley means well. She senses that something is amiss. I think that’s all it is. At least I hope.”

    :Fades to Black:

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Michelle confesses everything to her family.
    - Mel takes issue with Rick and Michelle.
    - Hope's a changed woman!
  10. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 059
    Monday April 9, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    **********

    The mysterious woman begins to wake up. She attempts to get a bearing as to where she could possibly be. Her memories begin to piece together. She can recall the sea air and the sound of the waves crashing.

    The woman begins to look around the room. What a dirty place, she realizes. This man looks as if he was washed up by the tide. The man tried to place a rag over her head. The woman evades his hand, disgusted.

    “Oh God, I’ve died and gone to Hell haven’t I?”

    “If you don’t mind me asking ma’am, who are you?” the man asks.



    “My name is Alexandra Spaulding and where the hell am I?”

    **********

    The EMTs wheel Harley into the Emergency Room at Cedars Hospital. Her friends and family sit anxiously in the waiting room, hoping that the doctors will come with news of Harley’s condition. Soon, a doctor enters the room and calls for their attention.

    “How is my daughter? Can I see her,” Buzz says.

    “Harley has slipped into a comatose state. We are unsure of how long she will remain in the coma or if she will wake up at all. The next few weeks will be crucial.”

    **********

    Shayne meets Derek at his place with a sack full of movies and popcorn for the night. They meet at the door and kiss. They hear a muffled “click” and look around to see where the sound could have come from.

    “What was that?” Derek asked.

    “Dunno. Don’t hear anything now? But anyway. Hey man. Hope you’re in the mood to laugh. I have some classics here. They’re hysterical.”

    They enter, not realizing that Alan-Michael’s private investigator is watching their every move.

    ***********

    Holly looks at the bottle that she received earlier from the doctor at Cedars.

    “I doubt this will work, but bottoms up,” she says and downs the pill. She shuffles over to the sofa. She gets underneath the covers and turns out the light. However, she no sooner gets into bed when she hears a knock on the door. Grumpily, she gets out of bed and wanders over to the door.

    “Who the hell could that be,” she wonders.

    She opens the door and sees Amanda Spaulding-Thorpe.

    “What the hell are you doing here?” she asks. “Aren’t there enough babies you can steal candy from in California? And where’s Roger? Isn’t he with you?”

    “Holly, now is not the time for insults. Roger, Roger had a heart attack a few nights ago. He died in his sleep.”

    *********
    And Now "The Guiding Light"
    Opening

    **********

    Holly closes the door and walks to Amanda, who is sitting in a chair.

    “Amanda, you should know better. If someone had heard you say that Roger was dead, the town would start parading down Fifth Street!”

    “Holly! How can you be so cruel?” Amanda asks.

    “How dare you! Roger raped me and made my life a veritable Hell for years. I think I have a right to be cruel. Besides, I don’t believe you. Don’t you know that it’s a little later for April Fools jokes,” Holly says.

    “I’m not joking Holly.”

    “Oh please, this is just like him. I pumped three bullets into his chest and then later, I saw his body smash against a rock in Santo Domingo. I thought he was dead. Yet, lo and behold, he returns fifteen years later. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Roger, it is that Hell won’t have him. Why did you think that I would believe you? Hell, I’m sure Roger’s even convinced you to wear a wire so that he can have a good laugh later at my expense. What I’m wondering is how he roped you into this.”

    “It’s not one of Roger’s little games Holly and I can prove it!”

    **********

    Alex’s host has succeeded in calming her down. He walks to the stove and puts a kettle on the burner for tea.

    “Do you remember anything that happened before you got hear ma’am?”

    “I think I remember most of it. Not that I’m going to tell you all the sordid details, but I was arguing with someone I knew on the cliff in the rain. I was at a cabin and the fight continued in the car. Then we went over the embankment and that’s all I remember.”

    Alex’s mind begins to put the pieces back together. She can now remember most of the details of the accident. She can still hear Lucy’s call echo through her mind.

    “Well ma’am, you sure must have had a good fall. You had a pretty good bump on the head when I found ya. You must have fallen out of the car. I was fishing and saw some flames that were caused by the car. Then I found you and brought you here.”

    “Why didn’t you notify the police or someone when you found me? I could have been bleeding to death!”

    “Sorry ma’am, got no phone or car. All I got around me is this here woods. Pretty peaceful I gotta say.”

    “You don’t say,” Alex says condescendingly. “Well I guess this place is better than the deserted island I was stranded on years ago. I better go off to look for a telephone.”

    “Ma’am, I don’t think that’s a good idea. You just got up after all.”

    “Oh, I’ve survived worse,” she says as she leaves the shack.

    **********

    Derek and Shayne make out through the movie. Halfway through, Shayne’s cell phone rings. He answers it. Josh is on the other line. He tells Shayne to meet him back at home in a little while. Shayne closes the phone and wonders how he is going to break the news.



    “Who was that Shayne?” Derek asked.

    “My dad. He wanted me to meet him back at home. So I’m gonna have to get going. I’m sorry Derek.”

    “That’s okay. Here, I’ll make you a deal. I’ll let you go, but I want to borrow Spaceballs for the night.”

    “Oh ok,” Shayne concedes.

    They walk onto the porch and kiss each other goodnight. Shayne glances back as Derek shuts the door. Shayne walks down the street to his car, when he hears the clicking sound again.

    “Is anyone there? I’m armed and dangerous, so if you don’t want to end up as sushi, you better leave!”

    “That’s okay, I’ve always liked sushi,” a mysterious voice said in the bushes.

    “Who are you? Come out!”

    The mysterious man springs from the bushes.

    “Alan-Michael, what the hell are you doing here?!”

    **********

    Harley lies on the hospital bed, surrounded by all her friends and family, including Gus, Lucy, Buzz, Frank, and Vera.

    “I don’t understand how this could have happened. What would have made Alexandra go off a cliff?” Buzz asks.

    “I don’t know, but we’re going to find out, I promise Dad,” Frank answers.

    Vera squirms, knowing that sooner or later her cover will be blown. Lucy notices her discomfort and wonders what could be going on.

    “We’ll have to wait until Harley gets out of bed to know what really happened since it appears that we can’t ask Alexandra,” Gus says.

    Vera slinks out of the room. Lucy sees her leave and follows her out the door. Vera walks to the hospital chapel and approaches the altar. Lucy walks in and confronts her.

    “Vera, you wouldn’t know by any chance why Alexandra and Harley got into that accident would you?”



    “Of course not darling, I wasn’t even there.”

    “But I’m sure you knew what was going on Vera because you were involved with it. Are you sure you are Gus’ mother?”

    “I am sure. How many times do I have to tell everyone that? I am Gus’ mother. I gave him to the Augustinos about thirty odd years ago. I was only the Spaulding maid and wasn’t being paid that much. I tried to give him a better life with them and now that he is here, I want a relationship with him.”



    “You are such a liar! Don’t you realize that Alexandra has died and Harley could die because of this secret that you were hiding! I want to know right now!”

    Gus interupts them and enters the room.

    “Yes. I want to know too. And you better not be lying “mom.”

    **********



    “What is this?” Holly asks.

    “It’s his death certificate. Read it.”

    “These can be faked you know that right? Come on Amanda! I’m a journalist! Humor me. Show me proof. Show me a body!”

    “Fine. I will. One of Roger’s dying wishes was to be buried near his great love. You, Holly,” Amanda says with a hint of jealousy. “Despite everything, he still talked about you all the time. It made me sick. He loved you so much despite me being his wife.

    Holly’s ears perk up..

    “What do you mean? Roger’s body hasn’t miraculously disappeared into the night?”



    “No, of course not. Roger wanted a closed-casket funeral, but he wanted you to see him first. He knew you would be skeptical.”

    Holly begins to realize that Amanda may be telling the truth. Immediately, she thinks of Blake. She loved him so much. It will break her heart if this is true.

    “Damn you Roger.”

    She goes to the phone and dials the carriage house. “Blake, you need to come over here, right now.

    **********

    “Oh nothing Shayne. I just happened to be in the neighborhood—“



    “Save it Alan-Michael. What do you want?”

    “Oh nothing. I just wanted to know what you were doing?”

    “That’s none of your business.”

    “Oh I think it is,” he says as he produces a photo of Shayne and Derek kissing.

    “Say cheese!”

    “Where did you get that?!” Shayne stammered.



    “This? I have my sources. But wouldn’t The Mirror love this headline: Talkshow 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 rushes at him ready to strike. However, A-M dodges the attack.

    “I don’t think you want to do that Shayne. I have the leverage now. You are going to do what I tell you to or I am going to tell your secret to everyone who will listen.”

    “What do you want me to do?” Shayne laments.

    “I want to cement the Cedars deal and you are going to help me. One way or another.”

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - Blake learns about Roger’s death!
    - Alexandra tries to make her way back home.
    - Vera reveals all!
  11. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 065
    Monday, April 30, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********



    “Well you are stuck with me.” Ben flipped on the lights inside the Bauer cabin, “That creek is definitely going to cause the roads to flood if the rain doesn’t let up.”

    Marina dropped the bags and wrapped her arms around Ben’s neck, “Stuck with you? Really?” she kissed him, “Is that like a promise?”



    He spun her around much to her delight, “You bet it is!” When he set her down he looked around, “I’m glad we came up here, this place really brings back a lot of memories for me.”

    “Well I’m just glad that you were able to get the time off…” Marina headed towards the bedroom with the bags, “because I think you and I are about to make some memories of our own.”

    “You want me to build a fire?”

    “It’s like May baby.” Marina reminded him, “But I guess it would be romantic. You do that and when you get back…” she winked and disappeared into the bedroom. Ben put the other bag in the closet by the front door and headed out for some wood.

    “I just don’t understand…” Lucy Cooper-Spaulding announced, “I mean I could get text messages about who was voted off American Idol for God’s sake, yet I can’t get reception up here unbelievable.”

    **********

    The thunderstorm predicated earlier the day before settles in over Springfield as Holly Reade flips the television on and settles to the sofa.

    “Let’s take it over to Joe who’s in the weather center watching this storm, Joe.” The news anchor spoke as Holly lowered the volume. She had survived Roger’s death she was almost certain she could make it through a little thunder and rain.

    Spread out over the coffee table were a little bit of work and one to many pictures of days gone by: her and Roger, Blake when she was born…Holly dropped a picture of Roger and it floated to the table.

    As she reclined on the sofa and flipped the television off her mind raced back to the previous day at the cemetery.

    “Angels persist Roger. Clouds persist, they become showers, they become lakes, and they become clouds again and they persist as we persist. I’ve never forgot those words…and no time soon will I ever forget you.”

    A knock on the door brought her back to reality, “Ed.” Holly forced a smile, “What are you doing out in this weather?”

    “Well I haven’t had dinner yet and I thought of you.” He lifted two takeout bags from Company, “How does some Buzzburgers sound?”



    “Um…” she searched for the right words, “thoughtful but I have a lot of editing to do and staff notes to prepare. I’m sorry.”

    Ed shrugged his shoulders, “How about dinner? I won’t stay long.” He pushed past her and on into Hollybend. “I left you alone last night but I don’t think you need to be by yourself tonight.”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    **********

    “I’m so sad that you’re not going to be here tonight. It’s raining pretty hard.” She spoke into the phone. Danny had taken Robbie to Chicago for a White Sox game. “Okay…hi Robbie. Did you and daddy have a good day?”

    “I know they lost.” She mad a sad face even though he couldn’t see her, “You ate how many hotdogs? Three! You’re such a big boy huh? Okay well put daddy back on the phone…Sounds like you two had a good time…I know you wish you were here, but an overnight stay away from Springfield is what you need right now.” As Danny continued to tell her about the day Marah opened the door and saw a drenched Josh standing before her.

    She motioned him in and covered the receiver, “Go on in, it’s Danny. Oh it’s my dad.” He picked up on the arrival of someone. “I don’t know…okay I’ll talk to you in the morning. Kiss Robbie for me…” Marah laughed out loud, “Bye!”

    “Danny not home tonight?” Josh kissed Marah on the cheek.

    “No he took Robbie to a White Sox game.” At which Josh frowned, “Oh that’s it…pack your bags I’m taking you away from here, I won’t let my daughter live with a Sox fan.”

    Marah handed him a bourdon, “He’s a Cubs fan, but they weren’t in Chicago this weekend and Robbie wanted to go to a baseball game.”

    “I see. But he is a Cubs fan?”

    “Through and through. So what brings you by, this weather is horrible.”

    **********

    Sandra O’Dell closed her umbrella and walked over to the nurse’s station. “Coming down like cats and dogs are out there.” She smiled, “Olivia Spaulding sent me over here, something about a drug test.”

    A nurse quickly started working on her computer, “Name please?”

    “Sandra O’Dell. O-apostrophe-D-E-L-L.”

    “Okay…here we go.” The nurse handed her a brochure, “This explains what the nurse will be doing this evening and the policies here at Cedars.”

    Sandra smiled, “And where do I need to go?”

    “Take the red elevator to the fourth floor and make left and ask for Nurse Raines, she’ll be administering your test tonight.”

    “Raines?” Sandra questioned. “Um what’s her first name?”

    Before the nurse could answer two paramedics burst through the ER doors, “We have a car crash victim!” One shouted, “We need a nurse stat!”

    Sandra didn’t push for an answer, she just walked over to the elevator and got on. “Floor four.”

    Almost as quickly as the doors had opened earlier did they open again on the second floor, “Okay you be careful out there Tina.” Lillian stepped on and pushed the already lit number three. “It’s coming down out there…” she began to speak as she turned to see her companion, “my God.” She gasped…as the lights went out!

    **********



    “Sweetheart if you don’t calm down.” Buzz lectured as he sat the overnight bags down by the front door, “I’m sure if something happens Alan-Michael or Rick will get a hold of us somehow.”

    “I know…”

    “And this was your idea.” He replied, “I was fine staying there with Harley but you and Frank said no this would do us good so let the cabin do its work. Okay?”

    Frank dropped two grocery sacks down, “I still think we should have just gotten a couple of pizzas and called it good.”

    “Please the two of you eat like some college frat boys. Pizza, hotdogs, chips. No sir, not tonight.” She announced, “Tonight I am going to cook you both a real meal. Lucy Cooper’s famous spaghetti delight.” She boasted, “Now go out and get a some wood for a fire this place is freezing.”



    “Yes ma’am.” Frank mocked before heading out the door, “If I have to go so do you.” He told Buzz, “Plus it’ll give you a chance to try and get a signal on your phone.”

    Lucy opened one of the shopping bags and pulled out a head of lettuce as the backdoor opened, “There’s no ways you guys found wood that fast.” She turned holding a butcher knife in one hand.

    “Shi--” Ben cursed under his breath, “Lucy.”

    **********



    He pulled out a large brown envelope from his jacket, “I’ve been carrying this around in the truck for a few days, it’s your mail.”

    “Oh thank you. Mostly junk I would imagine, but it was very thoughtful of you.”

    “Just couldn’t find the right time. I was going to come by last week but Billy said you and Mindy were in New York City.”

    “You could haven given it to Danny, he won’t bite you know.”

    Josh shook his head and sipped his drink, “Well I wanted an excuse to see my little girl, not Danny.” He told her.



    “Well then you picked the perfect night,” a clap of thunder roared outside, “because I have dinner for two from Towers and no one to eat it with. Will you join me?”

    “I’d love to darlin’.”

    **********

    “You think I’m scared of thunder and lighting?”

    “Holly…” Ed pulled out two burgers, “I didn’t say that and you know that is not what I meant. I know how much Roger’s death has shaken you…”

    “I’ve lived without Roger in my life for almost ten years. I don’t know how many times I have to say this but I’m fine.”

    “Do you any sodas?” He asked ignoring her last comment, “You know I haven’t opened my letter from Roger yet. Not even sure if warrants the effort.”

    She nibbled at an onion ring and hoped for both of their sakes she could change the topic of conversation. “Hope said she was staying in Springfield, any particular reason why?”

    Ed got two glasses down from the counter, “She’ll be consulting with either Lewis or Spaulding on the new Cedars project. Do you want ice?”

    “No.” Holly went ahead and cleared the table it was certain that Ed wasn’t going anywhere.

    “Here you go.” Ed sat her glass on the table, “So what would you like to talk about?”

    “This must be yours.” Holly again forced a smile, “I told you I didn’t want ice.”

    “I know, but I thought it would be better with ice.” Ed took his seat, “You don’t mind.”

    Holly sat the glass down and spoke softly, “I do mind actually, Ed. I’ve minded for a very long time and you do not seem to care.”



    Ed looked across at her, “What are you talking about?”

    **********



    “Mrs. Spaulding will be just fine.” Lucy corrected him, “What are you doing here?”

    “I um…”

    “Are you and my niece here? Together?” Lucy glanced over to the bedroom door and saw the bag on the floor, “An overnight bag? There had better be a checkerboard in that bag.”

    Ben swallowed. He did not do well with families, especially the Cooper clan, “Mrs. Spaulding this is not as bad as it looks.

    “Oh you’re right…it’s worse.” Lucy told him, “Do you know who is here with me?”

    “I’m going to assume no one is the wrong answer.”

    “You could say that…my father and…”

    Before she could answer him two doors suddenly opened: the front one and the bedroom…



    “I hope this is hot enough for you?” Marina announced.

    “Marina Nadine!” Frank yelled dropping the wood to the floor as their eyes all met.

    Ben cursed under his breath, Buzz shut the front door, “Are you sure that creek’s flooded by now Lucy?”

    Lucy rolled her eyes and went into the living room, “Marina honey go take off the washcloth that you’re wearing and put on some pajamas. You did remember to bring some PJs didn’t you?”

    Marina shook her head no. “Oh my God Marina!” Frank yelled, “I’m going to hurt you…” he pointed toward Ben, “You had better sleep with both eyes open.”

    Lucy walked over to Frank, “Enough out of you. Okay? No one will be sleeping with any eyes open. Frankie go with Dad outside and get a grip. Marina I brought some sweatpants why don’t you find them in my bag, over there and when you get change come help me cook dinner. Ben…” she cut her eyes toward him and shook her head, “Go up in the attic and bring down the extra cots please and Mel said there was extra bed lines in the closet get those please.”

    After they were all sent on their way she returned to the kitchen, “And here I thought Alan-Michael’s family was dysfunctional.”

    **********

    “You seem to think that I am still the damsel in distress. In case you haven’t noticed, which I don’t think you have I’ve evolved over the last thirty plus years we’ve known one another.”

    “Holly I’ve never said that you were a damsel in distress…”

    “Then stop acting like my white knight who’s come to save me from the big bad world. I went along time without you in my life Ed and I’m still standing.”

    “And when we were together and you fell apart who picked you up?”

    “Because I never learned how to pick myself up…I had to lose you first to learn that.” She fired back at him, “You always think you know what I need, what I want and the fact is you listen, you hear me and then you do whatever it is you want.” Holly reached for the glass, “Do you want ice Holly?” she mocked, “No, I said no and what did you do? You gave me ice.”

    “Oh dear God!” Ed sighed, “Are we really fighting over frozen water?”

    “No…no we are not fighting over frozen water. We are fighting because you always assume you know what is best for me and what I need.” Holly walked across the room, “When are you going to realize that I might survive without you?”

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - The storm continues to settle over Springfield...
    - Alexandra tells Gus about the past
    - Two ex-lovers find themselves together!
  12. Josh
    RECAST SHOCKER: Lowder is OUT!


    David Tom Sees 'THE LIGHT'

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

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

    Tom's time with 'TL' will be short, even though the actor signed a multi-year contract. "Both Alexa (Havins, Marah) and David will be offscreen for awhile in the coming weeks because of the stalker storyline." Shares Hawkins. Look for D. Tom on Monday.
  13. Josh

    Episode 008: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 008
    Friday, November 03, 2006
    INSIDE THE LIGHT: Spaulding Enterprise, Ex-Wives Club Alexandra awakes and makes a vow to herself that she will be successful with the board meeting, no matter what. Before she hands downstairs for breakfast she takes a phone call.

    Alan and Phillip at the breakfast table agree to put their differences regarding Olivia aside today in the name of business and get back Spaulding Enterprises.

    Harley and Blake have coffee at Company and both think about the approaching vote, while Harley recalls her wedding to Phillip as Blake recalls her divorce from Phillip.

    Reva meets Mindy Sue Lewis at the airport and updates her on the stalker case and why her father is not in Springfield. Mindy offers her apologizes for everything that Reva and Josh are going through. Reva says it going to work out and says she has to get Mindy to Spaulding.

    Beth dresses and prepares to leave for the boardroom when Lillian arrives at her door. She offers up some advice to Beth, vote with Alan for the sake of her relationship with Phillip and then everything else will fall into place. Lillian warns her daughter against ruining this and tells Beth that she has done enough damage for a lifetime with her relationship with Bill. Beth says she will do her best.

    The ex-wives, Alan, Phillip and Alexandra arrive at Spaulding Enterprise and Alexandra calls the meeting to order. She says that as per new bylaws written by the new CEO elected today will fulfill a three year contract. She calls for a vote:
    - Alexandra Spaulding : Alexandra Spaulding
    - Alan Spaulding : Alan Spaulding
    - Phillip Spaulding : Alan Spaulding
    - Alan-Michael Spaulding, by Proxy : Alexandra Spaulding
    - Harley Cooper : Alexandra Spaulding (Lesser of two evils)
    - Blake Marler: Alexandra Spaulding
    - Beth Raines : Alan Spaulding
    - Mindy Sue Lewis : Alan Spaulding
    - Inda von Halkein : Alan Spaulding

    - Alexandra: 4 ; Alan: 5
    - Board Members w/43 Votes: Alan Spaulding: 21 Votes ; Alexandra Spaulding 22

    Alexandra announce a tied between her and Alan at 26 votes each. According to the bylaws the CEO shall be given a second vote and therefore allowed to break the tie. Alexandra votes for herself once more as CEO and the motion carries, Alexandra Spaulding remains CEO of Spaulding Enterprises for the next three years.
  14. Josh

    Episode 034: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 034
    Friday, January 05, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening Danny meets Cassie at Company for a quick business meeting regarding the Towers renovations. The two-talk business and Cassie shamefully flirts with and it seems to be going unnoticed. Cassie asks him what is going with him, with them and explains that they had something going…romantically and she wants to know what happened.

    Michelle secretly goes to a doctor’s appointment with a new OBGYN at Cedars. She explains that her father and her brother cannot find out about her pregnancy just yet because she has not told the daddy. The OBGYN agrees and Michelle is told she five months pregnant.
    Beth awakes in the arms of Phillip after spending the entire night making love! She relishes in the fact that she is finally Mrs. Phillip Spaulding again and feels that she is ready to conquer the world.

    Alan and Olivia pass Michelle in the hallway at Cedars on their way to an appointment with the same OBGYN. Alan and Olivia decide to go ahead and learn the sex of their baby. The Spaulding couple learns that she is five months pregnant with a healthy baby girl!

    After flying all night and a layover in New York City, Alan-Michael and Lucy (Cooper) Spaulding arrive home in Springfield after nine years absences from Springfield. While Lucy (Heather Tom) waits for Alan-Michael (Dan Gauither) to get the luggage she reads the registered letter they received before leaving Europe. “As a majority shareholder in Spaulding Enterprise you are hereby required to attend…” Lucy sighs and wonders if her marriage can survive this trip to Springfield.

    At the Las Vegas International Airport, Sandra boards a plane destination Springfield!

    Danny explains that he harbors some intense feelings towards her and Reva regarding Tony’s death. He goes on to explain that Marah has been staying at the mansion with him and Cassie slowly begins to understand things much clearer as Michelle enters Company, suddenly occupying Danny’s attention! Cassie also begins to wonder what role Marah is playing in Danny’s life while she’s residing at the mansion!

    Alan…India…Mindy…Blake…Harley all simultaneously receive summons, much like the one Lucy has received regarding an emergency board meeting the following day. Lillian signs for Beth’s letter and immediately telephones her daughter as Phillip’s assistant does the same. After hearing what is going on in Springfield, Phillip and Beth decide they must return home to reality!

    Alone in her office Alexandra signs the letter removing herself as CEO of Spaulding Enterprise and awaits the following day when she will leave Springfield again, this time for good!
  15. Josh

    Episode 024: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 024 Sunday, December 03, 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Episode 041: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 041
    Sunday, January 28, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    THE LIGHT Opening Holly pours herself a cup of coffee and slams the cup down on the kitchen counter as she lowers her head into her hands. She slowly walks back into her bedroom, pulls open the drapes to reveal a bright sun…she closes them and gets back into bed…

    Ross and Blake run across one another at Company and Ross calls her out why she has been avoiding him. Blake tells Ross that she is not going to have this discussion with him right here in Company, in front of their children. Ross tells her to take them to Holly’s and she says sharply no! Cassie who is having lunch with RJ says that if Blake needs a babysitter then she would be more than glad to watch the kids, Ross thanks her and pulls Blake away, with Blake resisting a little bit!

    Holly awakes hours later, having missed an important meeting at The Journal and lunch with Ed! She throws her legs to the floor and goes to stand, but becomes weak and collapses back into bed.

    Having been stood up by Holly for lunch, Ed arrives home and stops Mel from going out shopping. He questions her about how she is feeling and if she’s ready to talk anymore about whatever it is that is bothering her. Mel insists that nothing is bothering her that she’s just stressed with work is all and Ed really shouldn’t worry. Ed reveals to her that if she keeps things bottled up and does not express her feelings or let Rick in then their marriage could suffer. Mel assures Ed that everything is fine, even though it clearly is not!

    Finally once they are alone Ross asks what has been going on with her the last few months, that since Thanksgiving she has been short with him, putting him off, not talking and the same with her mother. Blake says that he knows the answer to that and for him to even ask is outrageous and insulting to her! Blake turns to walk away but Ross grabs and pulls her into a passionate kiss…Blake pulls away and slaps him across the face and tells him that she will not play second fiddle to her mother! Blake tells Ross he wants her or he wants Holly and leaves him to make his choice!
  17. Josh

    Episode 029: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 029
    "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Raines Winslow
    Thursday, December 14, 2006

    Three Days After Phillip’s Tragic Murder…
    Afternoon of Phillip's Funeral... The entire town of Springfield is at a stand still. Company is closed because of a death in the family as Harley, Gus, Buzz, Frank and Marina arrive at the church for Phillip’s service.

    The Beacon Hotel is being cared for by hourly associates as Cassie, Reva, Josh, Billy and Tammy arrive. Cassie enters the church and has a flashback of Richard’s funeral, Tammy takes her hand and they walk in together.

    Other citizens begin to file into the church as well as the limos carrying the Spaulding family arrive. India, Mindy, Olivia and Shayne go on ahead into the church and await the arrival of the family.

    Alan enters the church first followed closely behind Alexandra and when he sees Phillip’s casket he chokes up and reaches out his hand, saying her name softly, “Alexandra.” She immediately takes his hand and walks to the front of the church and takes a seat. Once seated on the front row Olivia touches Alan’s shoulder, assuring her husband that she is right there for him!

    Lucy enters the church foyer…however Alan-Michael is having doubts and voices them to Lucy, but she tells him that Phillip would want him there for Alan, for Beth, for Alexandra…and more importantly for his daughter. Alan-Michael says that he’s not ready for this…Lizzie takes Alan-Michael’s hand and leads him to Lucy, she says that he has to do this, for her. Alan-Michael gives her a kiss on the cheek and enters the church.

    Beth is still sitting in the limo as Lillian and Lizzie wait for her outside. Lillian opens the door and tells her that everyone is waiting on her to begin…Beth says that she won’t go because if she doesn’t go inside, then this is no happening! Lillian tells her that Lizzie needs her to be strong now…and Beth finally agrees and enters the church in tears!



    With the altar adorned with white lilies…a portrait of Phillip is setting to the left of Phillip’s dark oak brown casket, which has white lilies on top of it. The service begins with Father Ray Santos reading Phillip’s obituary…followed by a song and then Mindy Lewis who reads the 23rd Psalm and then speaks, “A lot of us here today was fortunate to have been loved by Phillip at some point in our lives. I, myself was privileged to have been loved by him, twice over. But no matter how many women desired or had him, none of us were able to capture his heart quite like the way Beth always did. The truth of the matter is any woman other Beth was just a second fiddle. Honey, he loved you…more than he loved anyone. Carry that with you always.”

    Amazing Grace softly begins playing softly as mourners make their way to pay their final respects. After all have gone through, the family does the same, however Lizzie and Beth stay behind together. Mother and daughter go to the casket and say their goodbyes...Beth assures Lizzie that the two of them are going to survive this, one way or another! Lizzie tells her father goodbye.

    Beth is standing alone in the church…she tearfully declares her love for Phillip will go on…memories begin to flood her mind of happier times...she vows that she will never love another man like she has loved him. As she kisses the casket, she thanks Phillip for always loving her through it all!

    Following the services everyone goes back to the Spaulding Mansion for a service and Beth tells Lillian that she has to go lie down for a nap…

    Upstairs she drops her earrings into her jewelry box and she sees her wedding ring from Phillip, she snaps the box shut and tells herself she has to move forward that he’s gone. Beth slips on the same nightgown she had on the night Phillip died and lays down to rest. She begins tossing and turning, as she does so she hears two gunshots ring out! And her mind races with memories…Phillip at the hospital, the flowers Phillip was going to give her, the funeral and then she hears someone calling out her name…”Beth. Beth…wake up.”

    Beth jolts from her slumber and finds herself in another room that is not at the Spaulding mansion in the same nightgown and Phillip standing before her!
  18. Josh
    Two Hotties Sign Into 'THE LIGHT'

    STILLWATER, OK - 'THE LIGHT' is preparing to welcome two new hotties into the mix over the course of the next four episodes.

    Matt Lanter (Ex-Horace, Commander in Chief) will be intergrated into the Tammy/Shayne story which will pick up during Episode 013, scheduled for uploading on Friday, November 17. Lanter is representing Derek Bowden a new character who will have ties to a prominent Springfield family. "Matt's character will be seen about once or twice during this storyline, then it will be awhile." Shares head writer Josh Hawkins. Rumor around "TL" set is that when January rolls around the teen scene, consisting of Tammy, Shayne, Lizzie and Marina are going to find themselves in a college setting. Hawkins had no comment about the rumor.

    Also set to debut in Episode 013 is newcomer Jason Campbell who was found through the Michael Bruno Group will debut on November 17 in scenes with Christie Clark who also makes her debut as the recast Michelle Bauer Santos. Campbell is representing the character Dr. Braxton O'Dell who will be sharing an upcoming storyline with Beth Chamberlin [beth].
  19. Josh

    Thanksgiving Day Celebration

    By Josh,

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

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

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

    The Spaulding Family at Towers
    Hostesses: Anonymous

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

  20. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 047
    Wednesday, February 14, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    **********

    At the Spaulding Mansion later in the afternoon, Phillip works at a mahogany desk in the Spaulding living room. He looks over at a picture of Beth and smiles. Beth walks down the stairs and sees Phillip working hard. She sneaks up to him and puts her arms around his neck and kisses him. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” she chirps.

    “Happy Valentine’s Day sweetheart,” he answers. “Honey, I hope you don’t mind moving back into the mansion. We’re going to need room for the kids while we look for a house.” Phillip turns toward Beth and gives her a kiss. “I swear we will be out of here and away from my father as soon as possible.”

    “What is Alan doing? And for that matter, why are you working here?”

    “I needed some peace to get some work done,” Phillip replies. “The board members are pulling their hair out waiting for some word on Aunt Alex. I think dad has hid under his bed to keep them from hounding him. I couldn’t find him anywhere. So I figured that since it is Valentine’s Day, I could do a little work here and then take my lovely wife to lunch.”

    Phillip and Beth kiss, but he can see that there is something on Beth’s mind. “What’s wrong honey?”

    “Phillip, have you heard anything from Lizzie? I missed her this morning. I keep calling her cell phone, but I can’t get through.”

    “Well she’s at school,” Phillip says as he tries to calm Beth down.

    “No she’s not. She had a half-day today. Phillip, I’m really worried about her. We haven’t even told her that we got married. She’s going to hate that we kept this a secret from her.” She pauses and looks at her watch. “Where could she be?” she says with increasing anxiety. Beth goes quickly over to the phone.

    “Beth, who are you calling?”

    “I’m calling Frank,” Beth anxiously replies as she fumbles through the buttons.

    “Honey, Lizzie is hardly missing. She’s been gone for a few hours. There’s no need to call a search party yet.”

    Just as Phillip says this, Lizzie walks through the door of the Spaulding Mansion and sees her parents together.

    “Lizzie! Where have you bee?” Beth exclaims. “You were supposed to have gotten out of school at a quarter till noon, what were you doing? Do you know how…”

    “I’m not going to answer any of your questions until YOU answer one for me!” Lizzie interrupts.

    **********

    Ben Reade enters Company with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates. He sees Marina over in the corner taking an order from a customer. When she finishes, he runs over and gives her a kiss. Marina notices the flowers and chocolate and gives him another kiss.

    “Have I outdone myself or what?” Ben asks.

    “You have. I just want to know what is with the chocolate. You want to make me fat?” Marina jokes.

    “Of course not. Now, I have to go meet Bill at Towers, but when I get back, you will have my undivided attention.”

    “Remember we have to make an appearance at the Beacon dance tonight,” Marina reminds him.

    “But do we have to go?” Ben whines. “You know that I can’t dance. I have two left feet and I don’t want to step on those gorgeous little toes of yours.”

    “Yes, we do. I promised Tammy that we’d make an appearance. We need to be there at 7, so don’t be late.”

    “I won’t,” Ben replies.

    They kiss and Ben runs out of Company as Marina watches him.

    **********

    Holly sits at her office at the Springfield Journal newsroom. Suddenly, the buzzer on the telephone rings. “Holly, a delivery just came for you,” the secretary announced.

    “Thanks Rhonda, I’ll be right there.”

    Holly walks into the main newsroom and sees a bouquet of flowers on Rhonda’s desk. She picks them up and reads the card.

    “To cheer up a special woman on a special day. Ed.”

    Holly smiles and takes them back into her office. She places them in a vase in her office and sits down.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    Marah stumbles into the Santos Mansion after a long day of apartment and job hunting. She spots Danny on the sofa reading a book. She goes to him and hugs him.

    “Marah, find anything yet?”

    “No, nothing. No one seems to want a fashion maven in Springfield. The only job offer that I got today was from my father. But I turned him down. I’m just not ready to go back home yet.”

    “Well, it sounds like you have had a long day and I know exactly what you need.” Danny smiles.

    **********

    “Lizzie, don’t speak like that to your mother. Answer the question. Where were you?” Phillip reprimands.

    “Not before I know why the two of you decided to run off to Las Vegas and get married without telling me!” Lizzie yells.

    “Who told you that?” Phillip asks.

    “It doesn’t matter who told me. What matters is that neither of you even bothered to consider me in this equation.”

    “We tried to call you…” Beth explains.

    “LIAR!” Lizzie explodes.

    “She’s not lying honey. We tried calling you. But there was no buildup to this. It was an impulsive decision that we made and we’re sorry that we didn’t include you,” Phillip soothes her temper.

    “This is why I left in the first place. This family is so disjointed now that we can’t even tell the truth to one another. You to lie to each other, you lie to grandpa. You lie to us. This house is a cesspool and I can’t take it anymore. And yet,” she laughed sarcastically, “I came back because I was feeling homesick up there. I come back and find my family in worse shape than when I left. How can we move on with our lives when no one wants to change?”

    “Honey, we are trying to change. That’s why we got married: to give you and James a normal family. Once we get out of here and into a house of our own, we can have the normal family just like you want,” Beth explains.

    “No you guys have not changed. You couldn’t even bother to tell me before you made a major decision and I can’t forgive you for this, either one of you. I’ve decided to go back to Alsten before I transform into another ghoul like the rest of this family,” Lizzie cries as she runs out the front door. Beth walks to Phillip, who puts an arm around her to comfort her.

    **********

    At Towers, Bill sits at the bar drinking another round of liquor. Ben walks in and sees Bill’s disheveled appearance. He walks to the bar, as Bill is about to put the glass to his lips and takes the glass away from him.

    “From the looks of it, I think you’ve had enough Bill,” Ben says. “What’s wrong? Why are you drowning yourself in beer?”

    “What could be wrong Ben? Guess what? I may or may not be a father.” Bill slurs.

    “Whoa, wait. What do you mean, “may or may not?” Ben asks confusedly.

    “Our dear friend Michelle is pregnant and I am one of the lucky daddy candidates. But there’s more, because what makes this even better is that Danny Santos is the other.”

    “What! You slept with Michelle?” Ben exclaims.

    “Yup. Unfortunately, she must not have thought that I could be elected because she didn’t even bother to tell me. With a twenty-year friendship under our belt, you’d think that she could confide in me. But that’s not the case, evidently,” he says bitterly.

    “I can’t believe this. Who told you about this?”

    “My own mother,” Bill laughs. “She somehow found out before I did and blindsided me with the news. OF course, she could be lying. But I don’t think this is one of those times.” He finishes in a hushed whisper.

    “Have you talked to Michelle?”

    “Nope. She’s been avoiding me like a bad cold. That’s why I think that all of this is true. Why else would she not want to talk to me?”

    “So what are you going to do now?” Ben inquires.

    “I heard that Michelle is going to be at the benefit dance at the Beacon. I’m going to talk to her then. I need to hear her say it. I need to find out what is going on.”

    **********

    Tammy arrives at Company and Marina drags her to the booth.

    “Did you convince your mom?” Marina whispered.

    “Yes, I was.”

    “Good. My dad is out of town at a conference so I need to ask Grandpa if I can go.”

    Buzz sees Marina and Tammy talking quietly and wonders what is up.

    “What are you two plotting over there?” ha asks.

    “Nothing much, just a slumber party. Tammy’s got us a suite at The Beacon.”

    “Yeah, Buzz, we’re having a girls’ night out.”

    “What about Ben, is he going to be there?” Buzz asks.

    “Nope, no boys allowed tonight,” Tammy replies.

    “Good. But have you told him. What does he think about that?”

    “Ben’s busy tonight anyway. Alexandra Spaulding is missing in action so Alan has Ben on search party detail,” Marina lies.

    “Well, since you’ve been so good around here, I guess you deserve a night out. Just don’t let me down. Your father would kill me if anything happened to you.”

    “Okay Grandpa.” Marina kisses him on the cheek and Buzz goes in the back of the restaurant.

    “We did it! So what are your plans for tonight Tammy?”

    “I don’t know. But if we don’t want our cover blown, I need to tell Shayne about our plan.”

    “Just as long as he doesn’t spill.”

    “Oh he won’t, if he wants to live that is,” Tammy jokes.

    They laugh and continue to plan their Valentine’s night.

    **********

    “What are you planning?” Marah asks.

    “Just go upstairs, there’s something that I want you to see.”

    Marah runs upstairs. After a few minutes, she comes down in a beautiful new dress.

    “Oh, this is so gorgeous Danny.”

    “So I’m guessing you like it huh?”

    “Of course I like it. Thank you so much.”

    Marah gives Danny a hug. “I think that dress needs a little breaking in tonight. Will you go with me to the Beacon dance tonight?” Danny asks.

    Marah smiles and tells him yes. They kiss and pull away quickly as they both look at each other.

    **********

    Holly looks at the card again and then decides to get back to work. She can feel her migraine beginning again, so she gets up and takes some medicine before an assistant brings in a copy of the new issue of the Journal.

    “Here’s tomorrow’s copy Ms. Lindsay.”

    “Thanks John.”

    The assistant leaves and Holly looks at the paper. The front story is about a rape case. A man abused and raped his wife. As she reads the article, she flashes back to the past. She cringes as she feels Roger’s touch on her. As the vision becomes more and more real, Holly yells. “Roger! Stop! Roger please don't! Roger, please!” A visiting Ed hears Holly scream and runs to her.

    “Holly, Holly. Snap out of it. It’s going to be okay.”

    Holly begins to snap out of her dream and sees Ed.

    “Ed to the rescue,” she says. “I’m sorry, I just had a dream, that’s all.”

    “It sounded like you were saying Roger’s name. What’s wrong? Have you heard anything from him or something?”

    “No, I just. I saw tomorrow’s cover story about the rape trial and I remembered the day that Roger raped me. I could feel his hands over me and I…”

    “Holly, why don’t you leave early and take a nap?”

    “I don’t know Ed. It’s just been one of those days, ya know. I’ve spent so much time at home that it is almost more depressing to be there. I mean, at least here, I can bury myself in work.”

    “Here, I have an idea that will take your mind off of everything. Since we’re officially a couple now, why don’t I take you out for a nice dinner and then we can make an appearance at the Beacon tonight. How does that sound?” Ed offers.

    “It sounds good. I could use a little dancing. By the way, I got your flowers earlier. They really brighten up the room don’t they?”

    “Yeah. They do. So I’ll pick you up at 7?”

    “Sounds good,” Holly replies as she kisses Ed.

    **********

    Beth and Phillip scramble to get ready in time for the Beacon dance. Phillip opens a drawer to find his lucky tie, while Beth gets ready in the bathroom. She comes out in tears and Phillip tries to comfort her.

    “Sweetheart, it will be okay. I know it. Lizzie just needs to vent and soon she’ll get it out of her system. She’s wanted us back together for years and now here we are. Now we can all be a happy family.”

    “I guess so, but the anger in her eyes. It just, I couldn’t bear to see her so hurt. We should have included her. She just got home and I don’t want to see her leave us again. I wish we could just make this up to her.”

    “We will, but now, we have a party to go to. I don’t want anything to ruin our first Valentines Day back together,” Phillip whispers lovingly into her ear. They kiss and finish getting ready for the party.

    **********

    Later that evening, the Beacon hotel is adorned with beautiful decorations in preparation for the big event. The guests begin to arrive one-by-one. Beth and Phillip, Lillian and Billy, Ed and Holly, Reva and Josh all arrive. Michelle searches around the hotel for Bill as a mysterious woman approaches the front desk. “I need to reserve a room for the evening please."

    An attendant behind the desk typed on the keyboard, "And your name?"

    "My name is..."



    "Hope Bauer!”

    :Fades to Black:

    **********


    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Hope makes herself known to Lucy and A-M!
    - Love is in the air as several couples make love!
    - Lizzie and Braxton meet!
  21. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 055
    Monday, March 19, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********

    Lucy raced back to the embankment and looked down, “Can I get some help over here! Someone…my aunt is down there…”

    Almost in slow motion Lucy turned back and looked down and with in mere seconds she heard it first…then saw the car burst into flame, “Oh my God…oh my God!”

    “ALEX-AN-DRA! ALEX-AN-DRA!!!!”

    **********

    Holly looked out her window at Hollybend and saw Ed’s car pull in the driveway, she smiled and thought how winter was sticking around much longer than it usually did.

    “Come in out of that cold.” Holly rubbed her arms, shut the door and kissed Ed, “Can you believe this weather?” She took his coat and scarf, “Unbelievable if you ask me, my co-editor wants to run it as the headline in the morning, record low temperatures. Just haven’t been feeling all that well, these darn migraines just won’t leave me alone.” She chuckled.

    Ed shook his head, “Well my daughter’s life is crumbling to the ground at the moment and there is not one damn thing I can do about.”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"
    Opening

    **********

    Alan-Michael rubbed his forehead and looked over the massive mountain of papers on his desk. Lucy’s framed pictured stared back at him, her telegram resting nearby. The majority of the pile was manila folders and memos from board members regarding the Cedars project.

    “Doesn’t look good from where I’m standing.” Phillip announced.

    “Then turn around and leave.” A-M suggested, “I don’t remember asking you to stop by.”

    “Believe it or not Alan-Michael, I’m not the enemy here.” Phillip replied, “I thought we actually made some headway the other day at Olivia’s.”

    “And we did. We’re brothers and that will never change, but when it comes to Spaulding Enterprises we have to be nothing but business associates, family relationships aside.”

    “This is a company built on family.” He reminded.

    “You sound Alan. This may very well be a family company but it is only that when convenient for those involved.”

    “And what the hell is that supposed to mean?”

    “Don’t act like you don’t know. I have butted heads with you, fought tooth and nail for one ounce of respect from him and I’ve never gotten it? Why do you think I went to Europe in the first place?”



    Phillip shrugged. “I couldn’t win here…but Aunt Alex she sees something in me that Alan never has and I’m beginning to think never will.”

    “You’re very paranoid Alan-Michael.” Phillip told him, “I just came in to see if you needed some assistance with the Cedars project.”

    Before A-M answered his secretary buzzed, “Mr. Spaulding the driver is here to take you down to the docks. Should I tell him you’ll be a few minutes longer?”

    “No Ava, that won’t be necessary, Phillip and I are done here!” He looked over the massive pile on his desk, “If you want to help out Phillip you could go and take care of the shipments that are coming right now.”

    “Why would do that?” He questioned, “That is after all Aunt Alex’s division and seeing as she trusts you so much…” Phillip grinned and made his way out of the office and to the elevator.

    “Mr. Spaulding the driver is waiting.” Ava buzzed again.

    “Fine.” He sighed as he crammed his briefcase with the documents, “Ava have my calls forwarded to my cell phone and try to get my damn wife on the phone.”

    **********

    “Michelle? What’s the matter?”

    “Nothing that Maureen couldn’t handle. You remember awhile back, I told you I failed her, I just had no idea how much!”

    “Ed…”

    “Don’t ‘Ed’ me Holly. I spent all those years off tramping through Africa and helping other people…when I should, when I should have been here in Springfield raising my daughter, maybe then she wouldn’t be in this mess.” He drew a deep breath and ran his fingers through his thinning hair, “You know I bet Maureen is spinning in her grave right now…”

    “Oh well now Ed, that’s pushing it. Maureen is doing no such thing, she knows how much you love Michelle. Now sit down…I have some coffee and you’ll tell me what’s going on here.”

    “No, no coffee Holly. It kept me up half the night and the other half was worrying about Michelle.”

    “Ed?”

    “She’s pregnant!” He finally revealed.

    “Ed…that’s wonderful…” Holly said but saw the look on his face, “What’s the matter? Is the baby all right?”

    “The baby is fine, but my daughter doesn’t know if Bill Lewis or Danny Santos is the father.”

    “Well that does pose quite the problem.” Holly replied, “What is she going to do?”

    **********

    Lucy frantically looked around as the rain began to let up, “Anyone! Someone help me!” She screamed out and then started down the embankment herself.

    Two EMTs rushed after her, “Ma’am…ma’am you can’t go down there.”

    “My aunt is down there and damn car just exploded, so either you go down there or am I!” She yelled.

    Within seconds Lucy found herself looking down at three EMTs and five firefighters running towards the car, “Alexandra!” She cried softly and jumped when a woman touched her shoulder.

    “Sorry to frighten you, but we’re going to transport your sister now. Would you like to come with us?”

    Lucy sat in shock for a moment, “My aunt’s car exploded…I don’t know…”

    “Ma’am…” the woman squatted down beside Lucy, “What’s your name?”

    “Lucy Spaulding.” She answered her eyes still on the roaring blaze, “Lucy Cooper-Spaulding.”

    “Okay Mrs. Spaulding I can assure you my guys are going to do everything in their power to help your aunt. But it would help us if you went with your sister to the hospital. Okay?”



    Lucy shook her head yes, “Alexandra. Her name is Alexandra and she’ll answer to Alex.” She headed towards the ambulance where Harley was waiting, “My car’s a rental.”

    “Don’t worry about that. One of the officers will bring to the hospital for you and we’ve placed your personal effects in the ambulance.”

    Lucy climbed into the back of the ambulance and took Harley’s hand…the doors slammed and Lucy questioned, “How, how is she?”

    **********

    Shayne looked around the docks, the lighthouse light circled in the dark water and in the far distance he could see the light of an approaching ship. He reached into his back pocket and quickly sent a text message to Derek.

    ‘Are you here?’

    Within seconds of it having been sent Shayne heard the familiar voice behind, “Hey stranger!”



    Shayne’s smile fell for the first time that night and he turned to see Derek before him, “Hey yourself.”

    In the black Cadillac sedan A-M attempted to make something of the unfamiliar papers he had brought with him but decided he would work on them later and telephone the office. “Ava have you had any luck finding Lucy?” A-M waited for her response but cut her off, “No you can’t leave…how about you leave when you find my wife.”

    “Mr. Spaulding about five more minutes and we’ll be at the docks.” The driver announced as they sped down the highway.

    **********

    “She wants to have an DNA test, but she’s seven months along.” Ed’s eyes showed more than his words could ever express, “If Maureen was here she would know just what to do, what to say and…oh who am I kidding, if Maureen were here I wouldn’t be in this predicament to begin with. I told Michelle we would talk with Claire and see what she thought, but now I just think that is a bad idea...”



    “Let her have the damn test Ed!” Holly shouted at him stopping him mid-sentence. “I’m so sorry…” she began to apologize, “I don’t know what came over, Ed, please forgive me.” Holly pressed, “You’ve been so good to me lately and had no right to yell at you.”

    Ed remained speechless for a moment, “I suppose I was carrying on a little too much.”

    “No, no not at all. I had to right to raise my voice at you. Will you forgive me?”

    “Of course.” Ed answered, “I just don’t know what to do with Michelle.”

    “I know you don’t and I’m sorry but maybe what you need to do is let her go, unfortunately you did miss those formative years but if you let her go out and make her own mistakes and do what she wants to do, then I think you’re relationship will be so much better off.” Holly told him as she lightly stroked his cheek, “Does that make sense?”

    He took her hand and kissed it, “Of course it does. You know exactly what to say to calm me down, thank you.”

    Holly shook her head, “No thanks needed, it works both ways.”

    “Have you had dinner?”

    She shook her head, “Clarissa and I had a pizza earlier tonight, Blake said she was wanting to see grandma.”

    “So the two of you are at least talking.”

    “Talking, in some form yes.” Holly forced a smile, “I’m tired and I still have a few articles I need to edit, why don’t I give you a call in the morning. Maybe have breakfast at Company?”

    “Sounds nice.” Ed headed towards the door, “Have you been able to keep your migraines under control?”

    “Of course, I would let you know otherwise. I’ll talk to you in the morning.” Holly shut the door and locked it behind him. She walked across the room turned the lamp to dim, just enough light to fill the room. Holly wrapped herself in a blanket on the sofa and listened to the howling wind rap against the window.

    **********

    Lucy sat in a hospital ten times smaller than Cedars, drinking stale cold coffee with a blank wrapped around her and her cell phone. She was debating on waiting to see what the EMTs told her about Alexandra before calling Springfield.

    A doctor in his late 50s came out of the emergency room, “Are you Ms. Cooper’s sister?”

    She sat the coffee down and the blanket fell to an empty chair, “Lucy Cooper-Spaulding and you are?”

    “Dr. Keith.” He introduced himself. “You’re sister has severe head trauma from the accident. Luckily for us though she didn’t suffer any burns from the explosion. However,”

    “However?”

    “Mrs. Spaulding, your sister has slipped into a coma. At this point it’s a good thing?”

    Lucy shook her head, “It’s good that she’s in a coma?”

    “To an extent, yes. Her body is letting her heal, it just depends on how long she remains in that state.” Dr. Keith patted Lucy’s knee in an effort to reassure her, “I’m sorry I don’t have more news.”

    “How long should she stay like this? I mean in a state that you think is good?”

    “A few hours, a few days. Each patient is different. Again I’m sorry that I don’t have more news.”

    “Do you um, have a telephone I can borrow? I can’t get a signal and I need to call my father.”

    “Of course, follow me.”

    The two walked over to the nurse’s station and were about to dial the number when two uniformed officers and the EMT from earlier entered, “Mrs. Spaulding…”

    **********

    “I can’t believe you are really here.” Shayne gave him a little push, “Last time we talked you thought you were going to enroll at the University of Minnesota.”

    “Change of plans.” Derek smiled, “You don’t seem very excited to see me.”

    “Of course I am.” Shayne defended, “It just would have been I don’t know nice to know you were coming.”

    “I wanted it to be a surprise.” Derek confessed.

    “Well you succeeded…” Shayne answered as Derek reached up and kissed him softly on the lips silencing Shayne.

    The two pulled away without a word between them…

    “And it’s all here?” Alan-Michael asked, “You sure because I was reading in the car over here that Alexandra had problems with the last shipment.”

    “Everything is here Mr. Spaulding that I can assure you.”

    “All right go ahead and lets get it off the boat.” Alan-Michael walked the length of the dock and tried to telephone Ava once more.

    “Alan-Michael Spaulding’s office.” She answered.

    “Ava it’s me.” He answered as he peered below the dock…

    “What the hell was that?” Shayne asked.



    “Was I wrong in assuming?” Derek retorted, “Shayne…I just thought…”

    Shayne didn’t let him finish this time and moved in for another kiss…this one much longer.



    “I have to go.” A-M ended the call and aimed the cell phone in the direction of Shayne and Derek, “I think you just solved all your problems Alan-Michael.” He said with a devilish grin.

    **********

    Lucy spun around and saw the look on their faces. She knew immediately and began to scream out, “NO! NO!!”

    Tears filled her eyes and she reached for Dr. Keith, “Alexandra…”

    “I’m so sorry Mrs. Spaulding but there was no way…”

    Lucy could barely breath, her knees gave way without warning and she collapsed, “She’s dead? Are you sure?”

    The EMT shook her head, “I’m so sorry Mrs. Spaulding, but there was no way your aunt survived that explosion.”

    :Fades to Black:

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Lucy is devestated regarding Alexandra!
  22. Josh
    The Guiding Light
    Episode 072
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    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.”

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    “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.”

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    “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.”

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    “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.”

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    “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:

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    On the Next Episode…
    - Phillip makes a stunning confession!
    - Derek and Shayne have a heart-to-heart.
    - Harley learns the truth about Alexandra!
  23. Josh

    Episode 030: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 030
    Friday, December 15, 2006

    THE LIGHT Opening Beth jolts from her slumber and finds herself in another room that is not at the Spaulding mansion in the same nightgown and Phillip standing before her!

    Phillip is standing at the foot of her bed and Beth questions what is going on and says that she does not understand…

    With a confused look on his face, Phillip questions what in the world Beth is talking about and she responds with, “You’re really alive?”

    Phillip assures Beth that he is alive and well and asks why Beth would think such a horrible thing and Beth is overcome with grief as she begins to recount what Beth now knows was a nightmare from hell…

    After Phillip listens to Beth and her dream, he assures her that he wasn’t ever carjacked or murdered for that matter and that he has been there at Lillian’s house all night long, waiting for her to wake up.

    Beth overcome with happiness that Phillip is alive and that his murder was only a dream, makes a stunning request…she tells Phillip she never wants to be without him in her life, she asks Phillip to marry her!
  24. Josh

    Episode 011: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 011
    Thursday, November 09, 2006 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.

    With Gus still in Chicago, Harley is forced to go on without her partner during the ball. As she is going into Reva and Josh's house, she checks the mailbox for that days mail, which has become a precaution the Springfield PD has done. She decides all of it looks safe and heads into the house.

    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.

    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!

    Phillip arrives at Beth's suite. She asks him why he's come and Phillip tells her that Olivia said something the other day that has stuck with him. However, Beth assures Phillip that whatever Olivia said she doesn't want to hear it. Phillip says that she does and proceeds to tell her that Olivia said that the only woman Phillip would ever love, trully love was Beth. And Phillip then admits she was right...he kisses her passionately and asks to be her escort to the ball and Beth agrees!

    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!

    Blake is replaying the scene from Towers, over and over in her head as she is getting ready. However, when Ross arrives to leave for the ball she pushes the thoughts of him and her mother out of her head, in an effort to enjoy the evening.

    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.

    Josh advises that going through with the gala would be a bad idea. But Reva insists that they have to go through with this, she believes that this will end the stalker fiasco once and for all. Frank assures Josh, Reva and Cassie that they will all be protected, since it is a masquerade ball he can put several police officers in the room disguised who will work to protect them.

    Alone in his suite Gus prepares to open the safety deposit box.

    Rick adjusts himself by Mel's bedside and then notices the Get Well card...

    With the Spaulding mansion empty...Alexandra opens the wall safe and pulls out the bracelet. A maid announces she has a visitor. Alex thanks her and orders the servants to take the night off...
  25. Josh

    THE LIGHT Promo: 11/20

    By Josh,

    ANNOUNCER: This week on "THE LIGHT"....Tony's Death Rocks SPRINGFIELD...



    ANNOUNCER: The love of his life returns home...

    Marah: "I blame you for this...I blame you for most of the bad things that have happened in my life."

    Josh: "That's enough Marah."

    ANNOUNCER: And leaves her family divided on Thanksgiving...as one hostess sets a plan into motion

    Woman: "Welcome everyone, let's have dinner, shall we."

    - AND -

    ANNOUNCER: Will Marina spoil the Cooper's Thanksgiving...



    Marina: "You deserve to know the truth."

    Gus: "The truth about what?"

    ANNOUNCER: This week on "THE LIGHT"...
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