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  1. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 050
    Wednesday, February 28 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble
    Vera and Harley at the house sitting in silence. Harley is tucking in the boys when the telephone begins to ring, Vera answers and takes a message. She gives it to Harley who returns the call from Henry Coleman in Oakdale. Henry tells her that he worked overtime, which will cost her some serious coin. Harley tells him whatever he wants, just as long as he got the information. Henry tells her that he tracked down Alexandra to the Spaulding house in Bar Harbor, Maine. Harley thanks him and says he’ll be getting cash soon. After she hangs up the phone Vera questions who that was and Harley tells her it was an old friend from the police academy.

    Lizzie enters Towers alone on Valentine’s Day, intent on having a dinner all alone. After she sits down and sees other couples enter the restaurant she thinks about her parents and upset at being alone. She goes to leave, but bumps into a very handsome man that is Dr. Braxton O’Dell. He tells her that they have to stop meetings this way!

    Bill arrives at The Beacon front desk and asks if they have seen Michelle Bauer Santos. The clerk behind the desk hands him a key, after Bill is gone upstairs, Danny picks up something from the front desk…Bill arrives at Michelle’s room and she says that they have to talk and Bill says he knows…just then Danny and Marah enter the room, stunned to find them there.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********
    Ed is preparing to leave the Bauer house when he sees Mel sitting in the living room alone. He asks if her and Rick have plans tonight and she says that they don’t have much to celebrate. Mel reveals that she told Rick everything and has come clean, Ed says he’s unsure of what that is but he’s glad she did. Mel thanks Ed for being there and sends him on his way. Later a delivery man arrives with roses, Mel answers and there is a note from Rick’s RX pad, Mel is moved to tears and goes into the living room holding the note. Through her tears she see Rick arrive, he walks over and takes her in his arms. She questions if they are going to be okay and he tells her he’s not sure, they have a lot of repairs to make but they’re going to make them together!

    Danny and Marah quickly try to excuse themselves but Michelle is also anxious for them to leave, but Bill quickly puts a stop to them leaving. Bill then questions what Marah is doing with Danny and she is quick to remind him that is none of his business. Bill says that isn’t but what Michelle has to say will effective both he and Danny. Bill tells Michelle that he’s learned her secret, Danny questions what secret, Michelle is clearly upset and finally through her tears reveals that she has been keeping a secret, a terrible secret that will turn her life upside down and change one of their lives. Marah says she is sick of the dramatics from everyone and asks what the hell Michelle is talking about…Michelle reveals that she is pregnant and she is not sure of whom the father of her baby is!

    Lizzie and Braxton decide to have dinner together. They talk and she learns he’s an intern at Memorial and she tells him that she is a senior in high school. Braxton admits that he knows that because they’ve met before. Lizzie inquires about when, Braxton reveals that he was her masked dancer during the Richard Winslow Benefit, Lizzie is embarrassed and then later leaves, but before she does she gives him her telephone number, Braxton insists on walking her to her car and Lizzie agrees. In the parking garage, Braxton kisses Lizzie before she leaves.

    Ed arrives at Towers looking to meet Holly, even though she has stood him up again. He telephones her and leaves a message, as Ed is finishing his club soda he sees a woman walk across the restaurant and Ed pays close attention to her, he watches her board the elevator and whispers, “Maureen.”

    Bill becomes angry that Michelle kept this information from him and storms off…Marah goes after him but Bill insists that she doesn’t want him to interfere in her life, then she needs to do the same and he storms off. Inside with Michelle, Danny tells her she needs to find as soon as possible and if the baby is his then he’ll do right by the child, but he’s moving on with his life and it’s one that includes Marah and not Michelle, just like she wanted. He storms out, leaving Michelle alone with her baby…she sees the courtesy roses from The Beacon in the vase on the dresser and throws them against the wall!

    A-M, Lucy and Hope go back to their suite. Hope explains that Lucy called her because A-M seems to have been sucked back into Alan’s world at Spaulding and she wanted to make sure that he still had a level head on his shoulders. A-M assures her that he does and that it is late, Hope should head on over to the Bauer house and they’ll talk more tomorrow. Hope says she is tired and that will talk, because she’ll be back bright and early. Hope leaves and A-M and Lucy fight about getting her getting his mother involved, Lucy defends that she didn’t know what else to do. A-M tells her she could learn to like Springfield and respect his wishes, something that she hasn’t done in a very long time. Very bad fight…Lucy tells him to leave, but A-M refuses so Lucy leaves and goes to Harley’s.

    Danny and Marah make love, despite everything that has just went down with Michelle.
    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Harley & Lucy Find Alexandra.
    - Shayne's world begins to change!
  2. Josh

    Episode 014: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 014
    Friday, November 17, 2006 The Beacon is secured as everyone reacts to the shooting...Cassie and Josh seem to be fine, but as Reva is standing she sees blood all over her white gown and screams out when she sees...

    Rick arrives back at the hospital and goes to see Mel. He tells Mel that he needs her to come back to him, now more than ever because he almost done something that would have sent their lives into a downward spiral...Rick begin to tear up and begs her to come back to him...

    Reva screams out as she sees Tony bleeding and calls out for a doctor and paramedics rushes towards his cousin!!

    Shayne decides that he is tired of being stuck in the house with everyone and tells Marah he is going to a local bookstore or something. Once there he runs into a guy his own age named Derek Bowden [Matt Lanter]. The two seem to hit it off and Shayne tells Derek that he is visiting his brother and sister-in-law, Derek says he got stuck in Minneapolis because of delayed flights and that he is on his way home to New York City for Thanksgiving. The guys talk...end up having coffee and Shayne leaves.

    Reva is sobbing at Tony's side and begs him to fight this...she is weeping when the paramedics pushes her aside to see his son, Reva is crying beyond control as Josh takes her in his arms, she finally composes herself and then locks eyes with Roxie and charges after, "What have you done? Why?" Reva asks.

    At Cedars, Rick is holding Mel's hand as she begins to wake from her coma, asking what happened!!

    Cassie says that she has to find Danny and Frank tells her that they are going to take Tony to Cedars and that she should find Danny and tell him what happened. Cassie says she will, but asks what is going to happen with Roxie and Franks says that they will put her in jail tonight and deal with her the next day.

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

    Danny and Cassie arrive at Cedars just as Tony is arriving in the ambulance...doctors work to stablize him as Danny waits outside...

    In Washington D.C. Michelle [The role of Michelle Bauer Santos is now being played by Christie Clark] boards the plane and sits down next to a very handsome man her age. She asks where he is headed to and he says that he is going to Oakdale, Illinios. The man introduces himself, Dr. Braxton O'Dell [Jason Campbell]. Michelle says that she grew near Oakdale...the two continue talking throughout the flight, which would connect in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Reva and Josh arrive at Cedars where they tell Danny and Cassie that Frank has Roxie in custody and that they will question her tomorrow. Reva says that Roxie is her sister and was responsible for stalking her, just as Harley shows the picture to Mel and she identifies her as the woman who ran her over. Rick is stunned to see Roxie after all these years, but does not tell Mel his connection to her.

    Reva apologizes to Danny and he says that it wasn't her fault and is almost ready to forgive her when a doctor comes out and breaks the news to Danny, that TONY HAS DIED!!!!
  3. Josh

    Mindy Comes Home

    By Josh,

    Lewis Daughter Guest Stars



    STILLWATER, OK - Inside sources are reporting that Krista Tesreau is slated to make some appearanceover the course of the next few weeks.

    Tesreau who is on a special recurring contract status with "THE LIGHT" is schedule to appear in Episode 025 and perhaps 026. Tesreau will be sarhing scenes with Beth Chamberlin [beth].

    Tesreau last appeared during the Spaulding Enterprise "First Wives Club" and in addition to the above episodes look for Tesreau to appear during Christmas episodes later this month.
  4. Josh

    Episode 021: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Henry follows Ross to Towers where he goes into a suite…twenty minutes later, Holly wearing a scarf and sunglasses goes inside the same suite as Henry snaps pictures!!!
  5. Josh
    "THE LIGHT" Executive Producer, Josh Hawkins announced last week that Dan Gobble, longtime "Guiding Light" fan would be joining the SONBC blog effective immediately. Recently an interviewer with SONBC sat down with Gobble for his first interview in the position.

    SONBC: Congratulations on joining "THE LIGHT".
    DG: Thank you. It is a pleasure to work with Josh to bring the SON viewers an alternative to the tepid daytime world of today.

    SONBC: Tell "LIGHT" readers why you have decided to join the blog now?
    DG: Quite honestly, I was inspired by David Kreizman's previews for 2007. This is a banner year for the show with its 70th Anniversary next month. It was horrible, in my opinion, to see such awful projections for such an important year in GL's history. I joined with Josh to give justice to the show and also to give viewers an escape.

    SONBC: Will "TL" also be celebrating 70 years of Springfield throughout 2007?
    DG: Josh and I have extensive plans to celebrate the 70th anniversary. We are honored to be given the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with the viewers. They have followed this show for so many years, so they deserve to be rewarded for their intense devotion to the citizens of Springfield

    SONBC: As a new co-head writer what are some of the plans that you and Josh have worked on to address the 70th year?
    DG: We plan to celebrate the longevity of the show by bringing the viewers the same character-driven drama and family-filled storylines that they are used to. However, one of the challenges of soap writing is the balance between respecting the show's history and moving forward to keep the show fresh. In the spirit of moving forward into the next 70 years, Cedars Hospital will be undergoing a remodeling, which will involve the entire town. Furthermore, we will continue to use the characters that the fans have grown to love in storylines with warmth, heart, love, and community.

    SONBC: The LIGHT had a slow start in the end of 2006 and some stories are in place, do you think some things will be rewritten to facilitate new stories?
    DG: The Light has built a strong foundation for future storylines. We began our run by tying The LIGHT together with the storylines from 2003. Now that they are taking care of and that foundation has been laid, we are able to build on it to craft powerful storylines that the viewers will enjoy.

    SONBC: With new writers usually come new characters. Are we going to see that with your arrival?
    DG: When I first came on the show, I looked at the canvas as a whole. At this point, I feel that we have a strong canvas full of interesting three-dimensional characters that the audience enjoys. It would be counterproductive to shove new characters that the audience's throat.

    SONBC: Currently scheduled for a return to the “LIGHT” canvas is three returning veteran characters, Alan-Michael, Lucy and Hope. How will they interact with the rest of the canvas and when do you anticipate their arrival?
    DG: Each of the characters bring with them significant relationships with the canvas. Their returns will bring a great deal of drama to the town of Springfield. I suspect the returns of A-M and Lucy will be sometime shortly after the first of the year as the couple will be involved in the anniversary plans.

    SONBC: In the past you have been very vocal about your dislike for certain characters that remain a big part of “THE LIGHT” cast, how do you feel about crafting stories for them?
    DG: As a writer for the “LIGHT”, my personal dislike for certain characters does not mean anything. My obligation is to create stories for the characters that the fans love. I'm not simply writing the show for myself. My responsibility is to the fans. If there is something that they find objectionable, I need to be at least cognizant of their concerns.

    SONBC: GL has become so many different things over the last few years with each regime change. What do you feel GL is about and how can you capture that through writing “THE LIGHT.”
    DG: One of the overrarching themes of GL is hope. Not necessarily in a hokey "everything-will-turn-out-okay" kind of way, as we know that life is seldom like that. In a larger sense, the hope that GL brings is in the "brotherhood of man" that Irna Phillips created the show to emulate. Through the community, we are able to draw strength and courage from each other. I want the show to reflect that hope. Throughout the year, we will emphasize the community of Springfield and how through the relationships of the characters, they are able to send light "into the lives of others" and how it "comes back into their own

    SONBC: Finally before we let you get back to writing, throughout the last few years on "GL" interesting characters and fan favorites such as Jonathan Randall and Dinah Marler have been introduced to the canvas. Will "THE LIGHT" be introducing these characters in the near future?
    DG: We have planned some intrigue regarding the introduction of some of the 2007 cast in the next year. The introduction of those characters will put a monkey wrench in the lives of Springfield.

    SONBC: Thank you very much for sitting down with us today! Good luck with the blog and we look forward to reading your stories in the very near future.
    DG: Thank you!

    Look for "THE LIGHT" to return after the NEW YEAR!!
  6. Josh
    Previously on "The Guiding Light"- Michelle and Danny talked about the baby and then shared a kiss as Marah looked on!
    - Ross revealed that Blake could now have a major say in Spaulding Enterprises!
    - Gus and Harley came to blows!
    - A thunderstorm rocked Springfield, as Beth had a car accident and Olivia gave birth. The Guiding Light
    Episode 074
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    <HR>

    At Cedars, both Olivia Spencer-Spaulding and Beth Spaulding are waking from their slumber. Lillian has made a vigil at Beth’s bedside, her head resting on a small portion of the free bed she feels Beth move her leg.

    “Beth?” Lillian manages to speak half asleep. “Oh Beth!” She exclaims. “You gave me quite a scare.” She softly wiped her daughter’s forehead.

    With her eyes closed Beth spoke in a broken voice. “What happened?”



    “You don’t remember?” Lillian kissed Beth’s hand. “You had a car accident during the rainstorm. Someone found you…”

    “Is Phillip here?”

    <HR>

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    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    <HR>

    Josh and Billy are at the Lewis Construction offices going over their Cedars proposal. Both are deep in thought having worked on this proposal for months. There was just no way that the hospital could possibly give a job of this magnitude to Spaulding Enterprises.

    “What?” Josh questioned.

    “I didn’t say anything.” Billy responded.

    “I’m aware of that, but you have that look on you face.”

    “What look?”

    “Like you forgot to do something important and you're thinking of a way to not tell your little brother.” Wanda said as she passed through the office. “Bill said he needs to talk to you when you get a free minute.”

    Billy rolled his eyes as Wanda went back to her desk. “She’s right though.” Josh told him. “Do you think there’s a problem with the presentation?”

    “Not one that we can fix this late in the game. Besides what do we really have to worry about?
    Alan-Michael is the point man for this project and we both know how long he’s been out of commission. We’re fine.”

    “I guess you’re right.” Josh reached for his umbrella.

    “Where you headed off to?”



    “The airport,” Josh told him, “Reva…my missing in action wife has decided to return home for what is going to be a week of pictures and tears.”

    “Shayne excited about the prom?”

    “I think it’s more like he’s ready for it to be over. He’s not like you and I were back in our day, he’s much more grounded, mature.”

    “That’s because you raised a fine boy.”

    “Speaking of which.” Josh gestured towards the door. “Come on in Bill.”

    “Uncle Josh. Dad, do you have a free minute? There’s something I need to run by you.”

    “Sure. Sure, come on in.” Billy moved some papers from one of the chairs. “Josh you give Reva my love all right?”

    “I will. See you guys tomorrow.”

    The men said there farewells and Bill took a seat. Bill took the time to give his father a lecture about proper funeral etiquette: you do not bring a gun and shot the coffin of the deceased, even if they did deserve it.

    “Something tells me there’s another reason you’re here.” Billy informed his son. “What’s on your mind boy?”

    <HR>

    “Someone’s here. Let me call you back. Okay, bye.” Derek hung up the phone and opened the door to find Shayne standing there.

    “It’s about time.” Shayne told him. “I was just about to leave you a note. Can I come in?”

    “Yeah, of course. So your text message said that you had some exciting news about something or another.”

    “Guess who you are looking at?” Shayne struck a model pose for a split second and then burst into laughter.

    “I don’t know, a bad Vanna White impression, I’m guessing.”

    “Um no…” he replied in a sad voice, “the Valedictorian of the Springfield High School graduating class of 2007!”

    “That’s awesome, congratulations.” Derek went into to kiss Shayne but he quickly pulled away turning the joyous moment into something opposite.

    “What’s wrong?”

    “What do you mean?” Shayne asked.

    “Don’t play the question-answer game with me. You know what I mean, I just tried to kiss you and you pulled away. And it’s not the first time it’s happened Shayne.”

    “I know. I don’t know what to say. Derek…”

    “You’ve been acting this way ever since that night on the docks by the lake. You seemed so excited, so happy to see me and then all of sudden something changed and you’re pulling away from me when I try to kiss you. What’s up Shayne?”



    “This? I have my sources. But wouldn’t The Mirror love this headline: Talk show Host’s Son Gay! And of all people Reva. What delicious irony. I hope you both don’t have the same taste in men.”

    Shayne knew all to well exactly what Derek was talking about and it worried him. He wanted this year to be over already and it only had just begun. Shayne tried to convince himself that things would be better after graduation, after prom and after the Cedars project was locked up.

    “I just think at times that we’re moving to fast.” Shayne lied. “You have a lot more experience than I do and sometimes I feel like we’re going ninety to nothing.”

    “I never thought about that. I’m sorry if you feel that way.”



    “And this…” Shayne began, “you apologizing for being you, this is not what I wanted. Damnit! I hate this Derek, you have to know that.”

    <HR>

    “I had a meeting with Ross the other day in regards to if the baby is mine.” Bill explained

    “That’s smart, to work out a custody arrangement.” Billy replied. “How is little Michelle doing?”

    “For starters she’s not little, she’s past her due date and running the birth of what could be my child like the Bauer BBQ.”

    “Ouch. So this meeting with Ross what was it about?”

    “Right after the baby is born we’re going to have a DNA test ran to see who the father is. And if it’s me, I’m going to sue Michelle for full custody.”

    Billy took a minute and let the words sink in. “That’s a big step Bill. Are you sure about this?”

    “I’m hundred percent sure and please don’t try and talk me out of it, Ross already did.”

    “Okay, okay I won’t. I just can’t imagine that Ross agreed to represent you.”

    “He didn’t. That’s one of the reasons I’m telling you all of this, he recommend an attorney in Oakdale and I have a meeting with her in a couple of days.”



    “If this is what you want Bill then I’ll stand by you but maybe you try to work something out with Michelle. The two of you have been friends since you were knee high to a grasshopper. I would hate to see this friendship ruined over all of this.”

    “All of this? Dad do you hear yourself? You are talking about what could possibly by your grandchild. Michelle kept this from me and if Mom hadn’t found out she was pregnant there is a chance Michelle never would have told me she was pregnant.”

    “Believe me I understand and like I said I support you a hundred percent. Whatever you decide and I’m sure your mother will feel the same way.”

    “So you don’t think this is a bad idea?”

    “You want to make a point and to me that’s never a bad idea Bill. I just think that there are ways that you could go about doing the same thing without trying to take the baby away from it’s mother.”

    Bill rubbed his forehead and shook his head. “Why don’t you go back to your loft, think about it a little more before making in rash decisions. Call Vanessa, call Mindy talk to them about it and see what they think. We’ll all support you no matter what, we just want what’s best for you?”



    Bill stood up. “When did you become so smart?”

    “Boy it beats the hell out of me.” Billy laughed!

    <HR>

    They both took a minute to think before speaking again. “I know that you and I have something, a connection and it’s one that I’ve never had with anyone else. But so many things, great things are happening for you right now, graduation, prom and this summer is going to be huge for you.”

    “I’ve never done this before. You knew this when we began…whatever this is.”

    “The thing is Shayne I don’t think we know what this is yet and we need to take a step back.”

    “So that’s what we’re doing, taking a break? Because standing here right now it feels like something more concrete, more permanent than a break.”

    “I don’t want you to feel like that Shayne…”

    “Well then how the hell do you want me to feel?” He fired back only to get a silent response. “Answer the damn question Derek. You came to Springfield, you pursued me and now all of a sudden you think we’re in to deep? Maybe this is what taking a break is like, I don’t know. I haven’t done it enough to know but I’ve seen Marah do it, Tammy and Lizzie.” Shayne grabbed his bag from the chair by the door. “Derek?”

    “We are taking a break. I haven’t ever lied to you about who I was, you know that I’ve been with other guys before. I fall hard and fall fast Shayne and usually after four months, six months it’s over and I move on. It’s who I am, but with you…” Derek smiled, “with you there it’s so easy to just be me and that scares me.”



    Derek took Shayne’s hand in his. “I want this to work. I don’t want you to be one of those guys I ditched after four months so you’re just going to have to give me some time. And it’s time that you need too.”

    “So you and I we’re not over?”

    Derek shook his head. “No. We just need our space with one another, we have all the time in the world Shayne to progress this relationship.” He shook his head in agreement. “So we’re okay?”

    “Yeah.” Shayne answered shyly. “So, can I get a not-so-farewell-non-break-up kiss before I leave?”

    Their lips locked for what seemed like hours, but only mere seconds. Shayne blew out of the apartment almost as quickly as he had entered. Derek raced for his cell phone.

    “What took you so long?” A male voice answered, not even a hello.

    “I told you it was the landlord. He had to check the air conditioning unit and some other things around the place.” Derek sat down on his bed and a worried looked wiped over his face. “So when did you say you were coming to town Dad?”



    “The end of next week.” Trevor Bowden answered. “Is that a problem?”

    “Problem?” Derek replied. “Why would it be a problem, unless you haven’t told Mom you were coming.”

    “Well you just leave her to me, I’ll deal with you mother.”

    <HR>

    “I’ve been trying to call him all night. There’s probably something wrong with his phone, the whole town has been in shambles after the storm.” Lillian explained. “Beth you had severe internal bleeding…” her eyes filled with tears as she thought back, “Ed said you flat-lined on the table at least twice. You have to understand how lucky you are.”

    “I need Phillip…” Beth also began to tear up. “Find my husband please.”

    Lillian kissed Beth on the cheek and quickly left the room, in the doorway she spoke. “I almost love you Beth and that scared me to death.”

    “I promise it won’t happen again.” She replied from her bed. “I love you far too much to leave you.”

    “So it wasn’t a dream.” Olivia smiled. “You’re really here aren’t you?”

    “Did you think I would leave you?”

    “I just figured you would call Alan and then go back to be with Beth.” Olivia turned her head away from him. “Is the baby okay?”

    “She’s healthy, strong and just as beautiful as her mother.” Phillip touched her chin and turned her head back towards him. “You asked me a question at the mansion before all hell broke lose. Do you remember what it was?”

    “Do I remember?” Olivia retorted. “Phillip how could I have forgotten.” She paused and touched his hand. “Did you make a decision?”

    Phillip ran his fingers through his hair. He was tired and hadn’t slept in what felt like hours. “That’s all I’ve thought about, all night. Sitting with you, watching you sleep, seeing your baby girl. And Beth…”

    “Beth’s here?”

    Phillip nodded his head. “She was in a car accident. No one even knows that I’m here or that I even know.”

    “You should go to her Phillip.” Olivia told him. “I’m not your problem. She’s your wife, not me.”

    “I stood in the doorway of your room and her room watching you both sleep and I realized something. God, I don’t know it has happened again but I’ve allowed myself to fall in love with two very different women. I have feelings for Beth that’s a given considering our history, but Olivia there’s something that pulls me back to you everytime I see your smiling face or hear your name.”

    “And I feel the same way. I care for you very much, but the simple fact of the matter is this Phillip at any minute my husband, your father is going to come through that door I have to tell him what’s going on and I don’t even know.” Olivia paused. “The baby and I though, we’re a package deal so you need to decide. Pick me or pick Beth but I need to know, now Phillip.”

    “I’ve never been good with ultimatums.” He told her.



    “Well, I’m sorry. I don’t really know what to tell you. I competed with Reva for Josh’s love and when I escaped that I promised myself I wouldn’t do anything like that again. I can’t, not now I have to think about my child now.”

    “The last thing I want to do is put you in a position like that again Olivia.” Phillip told her. “I had Rick run a DNA test late last night on the baby. We won’t have to play games to be together Olivia.” He smiled.

    “What do you mean?”

    In the corridor of Cedars a woman in black high heels walked down the hallway toward Olivia’s room.

    Olivia smiled and choked back her own tears of joy. “Are you saying what I think you’re saying? Phillip…Phillip answer me. Are you saying that my daughter is your daughter?”



    Phillip shook his head. “She is.” He said as their lips suddenly met and the door pushed opened. Standing there watching, unnoticed was none other than Alexandra!



    :Fade to Black:

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    On the Next Episode…
    - Olivia names the baby!
    - Tammy seeks Holly's advice.
    - Spaulding Enterprises vs. Lewis Construction
    - Episode 076: IN the LIGHT: Affairs of the Heart
  7. Josh

    February Previews

    By Josh,

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

    Phillip/Beth/Alan/Olivia

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

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

    Hope/Lucy/Alan-Michael

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

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

    Shayne/Lizzie/Tammy/Marina/Ben

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

    Harley/Gus/Alexandra/Vera/Buzz

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

    Danny/Marah/Michelle/Bill/Cassie

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

    Holly/Ross/Blake

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

    Ed/Rick/Mel

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

    ~PLUS~

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


  8. Josh

    May Sweeps Preview

    By Josh,

    MAY PREVIEWS

    Executive Producer and co-head writer Josh Hawkins opens up about what is to come in next month as the SONBC blog "The Guiding Light" celebrates May! "A thunderstorm blows in the first week of sweeps (April 30-May 4) and what happens is big for our beloved Springfield citizens."

    Roger's Power Over Springfield

    - Even in death Roger is still controlling lives. Readers saw the contents of his will in Episode 063 and then we begin to see the after effects that it has on everyone, the big players here are Holly, Ed and Blake. The latter two each have an unopened, unread letter that Roger left for them by the end of May both contents of each will be revealed and it will send Blake and Ed on some big adventures through the summer months. As for the love of Roger's life Holly we see her struggle through the first of May and learn what has been wrong with her even prior to his death. The week of the storm is HUGE for Holly and her relationship with Ed, this is something even my writing team did not see coming, they were shocked! Since the blog debuted we've been trying to reestablish Holly as leading female character, this story does that it has very long legs!

    Storm Watch

    - The first week in May is one big 'umbrella' story that throws back to the great days of "Guiding Light" (1992: Blackout) as a severe thunderstorm rolls into Springfield trapping our residences in awkward positions. This affects the entire leading canvas with the exception of four main characters (Cassie, Danny, Michelle & Reva) everyone is paired up and danger ensues throughout one rocky night. Olivia and Phillip are trapped at the mansion and when she goes into labor a secret plot is hatched between the ex-lovers. Alexandra must face Gus and account for all her lies. Blake's life is turned inside-out and back again as she reads her letter from Roger. Maureen's look-a-like Sandra Reed and Lillian are trapped together and so much more. This is a great way to end some stories and then open up different ones which is what will happen!

    Teen Scene: Graduation & Prom

    - Shayne and Tammy begin May with some powerful stuff as he finally admits to her that he's gay! It's important that Shayne share this with someone other than Derek and the person blackmailing him (Alan-Michael). It's a big month for this group as they will go to their last prom and then eventually graduation! Marina and Ben have a rough road this month with age being an issue in their relationship, the same with Lizzie and doctor boyfriend Braxton O'Dell. As May comes to an end we're introducing a short-term characters to the canvas. Zach Roerig (ex-Casey, ATWT) joins for a limited run through the summer. It's going to be an exicting time for our teens and it starts this month!

    Harley’s Awakening

    - Harley awakes from her coma this month and when she's released from Cedars she goes gunning for one person: Alexandra! This story will be simmering on the backburner through May as we make creative choices as to where to go with it. We have an interesting plot twist that we are toying with at the moment.

    Misc. Spoilers

    - Marah, Mindy and Beth all become very business minded during May!
    - Another Oakdale crossover is in the works and should happen during the first week of the month.
    - A suicide attempt!
    - A marriage proposal and wedding!
    - Some faces from the past resurface: Eleni, Hawk & a few more!

    A Genre First

    - Around the middle of the month as things swing into high gear look for a story that has never been done (at least to my knowledge) in the actual daytime community! It's a subject I care quite a bit about and look forward to telling this story!

    Casting News & Notes

    - Sheree J. Wilson (ex-April, Dallas; ex-Alex, Walker Texas Ranger) will represent a yet unnamed character. The character is involved with two other blonde beauties Marah & Mindy!
    - Suggestions are still be accepted for this character: Early 40s male character with leading potential. A man who is arrogant, mysterious, egotistical and devilishly handsome. Established actors only please!
  9. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 064
    Saturday, April 28, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********

    A new day in Springfield begins…but it will be like no day they’ve ever seen!

    **********

    A meteorologist at WSPR is reporting that the mid-west can expect to see heavy down pour that has a chance of turning severe thunderstorm and possible tornados into the late evening, early morning hours. He warns Springfield citizens to grab their umbrellas today!

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    **********



    Tammy calls Shayne and asks him to come over to The Beacon for the night since the weather is going to be bad they can hold up in the suite, have room service and pay-per-view movies at their beck and call. Shayne says that will be great and reminds Tammy to make sure she has her college applications and brochures out so he can look through them with her. Tammy reluctantly agrees and they hang up, as Shayne is about to go meet with Alan-Michael, Derek calls and Shayne refuses to answer the call, saying he is protecting them at the moment!

    **********


    Olivia tells Sandra that her and Cassie will need her to go to Cedars and meet with Lillian Raines the head nurse there and take a drug test, mandatory requirements. Sandra says that is fine and heads off.

    **********


    Beth meets with a gallery owner in Springfield. Beth immediately begins talking her resume and huge interest in the art industry. Clearly Beth is thinking that the woman is looking to hire a vacant part-time position. But the woman tells Beth that is not the case. The art gallery owner says she knows Lillian through some organizations and Lillian referred her to Beth. The woman says she wants to sell her gallery and retire. Beth is surprised and says that it is something she would have to talk with her husband about and check the revenue and all. The woman offers up Beth all the finical records and tells her to spend as much time with them as possible, but she is only willing to sell to Beth and hopes to do it very soon.

    **********


    Shayne and A-M finally meet and Shayne hands over the information from Lewis to him about the Cedars project. Shayne questions how he knows A-M destroyed the picture, A-M gives him the cell phone and assures he didn’t do anything with it. Shayne is not so willing to trust him but agrees that it’s a chance he was willing to take, Shayne tells A-M to forget this ever happened. A-M tells him to have fun dealing with the rest of his life.

    **********


    Buzz is at Harley’s bedside still willing her to wake up when Frank arrives and suggest they get away for the night. Frank says that Rick is on duty as well as Mel and if there is any change then they’ll call. Buzz does not want to agree and Lucy arrives and says it would do them good, go up to the Bauer cabin, she says she talked to Rick and he agreed. Buzz says that he’ll only go if Lucy comes and she is says that she should stay, but A-M arrives and says that he’ll stay and keep vigil, insisting that it is the least he can do because of what Alexandra done. Buzz finally agrees and they leave for the Bauer cabin, while Ben and Marina arrive at the cabin for a winter wonderland night of passion.

    **********


    Gus bursts through the church doors where Roger’s funeral was just held and says that is exactly where he thought he would find Alexandra!

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - The storm settles over Springfield...
    - Holly and Ed come to blows!
    - Marina has love on her mind!
  10. Josh

    Actress Strikes Deal

    By Josh,

    Young Actress STAYS



    After tense and long negotiations, but the executive producer and head writer of "THE LIGHT" Josh Hawkins is confirming that indeed Stephanie Gatschet is staying on as Tammy Winslow!

    "It was tough to get Stephanie to stay with the SONBC series, but we did." smiles Hawkins.

    Gatschet who joined the original "Guiding Light" in July 5, 2002 has signed on for two more years with the blog. Details at press time were sketchy, look for more information and an interview with Gatschet this weekend in the newly created, "Weekend Update."
  11. Josh

    Episode 028: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 028
    "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Raines Winslow
    Thursday, December 14, 2006

    Three Days After Phillip’s Tragic Murder… Lizzie is in her room preparing for the funeral when Shayne calls her cell phone. He asks how she is doing and she tells him that she’ll be all right. Shayne assures Lizzie that Marina, Tammy and he will be there to support Lizzie through the day…Lizzie thanks him and notices James at her door, she hangs up the phone and tells James to come on in…

    Lucy and Alan-Michael [Heather Tom & Dan Gauither] awake, their first morning back in the mansion and it is obvious that Lucy is uncomfortable being there. Lucy questions if Alan-Michael spoke with his father last night after drinks about them not staying. A-M tells Lucy that this is not the time to discuss anything like that and while Lucy understands that she makes sure that her husband understands that they will not be staying in Springfield after Phillip’s funeral.

    James tells Lizzie that he went to Beth’s room and she wouldn’t answer the door. James also tells Lizzie that last night when he got up to go to the bathroom he heard Aunt Alex crying, the toddler asks Lizzie why she looks so sad. James asks if it is because Daddy isn’t home yet. Lizzie tears up and tells James that Phillip not being home has a lot to do with it yes. Outside in the hallway Lillian is about to enter Lizzie’s bedroom when she hears her talking to James, she stops outside to listen to her grandchildren. Lillian is moved to tears when she sees Lizzie wrap James into her arms and explain to the young child that Phillip is in heaven with the angels and that he’ll be watching over them protecting them forever. Lillian is moved to tears with how well Lizzie has handled herself with James and she storms off to Beth’s bedroom furious!

    Alan and Olivia are getting up and dressed as well. Alan tells Olivia that today of all days he is going to need her support. Alan explains to Olivia that he and Elizabeth had a stillborn child, but that does not compare to this, having seen Phillip grow up and into a man, Alan tells Olivia it breaks his heart. Mrs. Spaulding promises that she will be there with Alan every step of the way!

    Lillian storms into Beth’s bedroom and slams the door, but it does not seem to faze her and Lillian picks up the empty wine bottle and throws it against the wall, jolting Beth from her drunken slumber! Lillian tells her daughter, “If you think I’m going to allow you to wallow in this bed all day and let your children, who need you, now more than ever…then daughter you are out of your mind.” Lillian strips the sheets off of Beth’s bed and tells her to get up. Beth continues lying in bed saying that she can’t do it and is on the verge of a nervous break down…Beth tells Lillian that she can’t do this and that it is going to have to be Lillian who is there for Lizzie and not her. Lillian retorts, “I’ve dealt with a lot of heartache in my life Beth Raines and I raised you to be strong and independent, to be a good loving mother. So please, please don’t fail me know like I failed you.”

    Lillian is setting on the foot of Beth’s bed and Beth crawls on her knees and wraps her arms around Lillian and softly whispers, “You have never failed me. Please don’t ever say that you did or even think it.” Lillian in tears tells Beth she has to pull herself together for Lizzie and James. Lillian tells her daughter to get dressed and leaves the room. Outside in the hallway, she leans up against the door and begs God to help them all!

    Beth has finally gotten dressed and is looking for a pair of black shoes in her suitcase when she hears the door open and a familiar voice speak, “Phillip Spaulding loved many women in his life…but my God he never loved one like he did you Beth.” Beth spins around and sees Mindy Lewis [Krista Tesreau] standing there and the women reunite and grieve over Phillip’s death. Beth tells her what the police know about the shooting and Mindy weeps over her beloved friends murder. Lucy knocks on Beth’s door and tells her that the limo has arrived to take them to the service. Beth tells Lucy she’ll be right down and asks Mindy to get her necklace out of the dresser drawer, when Mindy does…she finds Beth’s pistol and questions what it is doing here…

    Beth explains that she took the gun from Lillian’s closet years ago after Bradley raped her! Beth tells Mindy that she has to protect herself one way or another…Mindy is still concerned but Beth puts the gun away and locks the dresser drawer and reminds Mindy that Phillip was murdered…and she has to protect her children. Beth turns to Mindy and vows that she ever finds the bastards responsible for killing Phillip, she'll kill them herself! Mindy is horrified and worried, but says nothing. Once Beth is finally dressed she asks Mindy to ride with her to the service.

    The family has all assembled in the living room awaiting the arrival of the family limo to take them to the service when India VonHalkein [Mary Kay Adams] arrives to offer her sympathies to the Spaulding clan! As India is talking with Alan, Shayne arrives at the request of Lizzie who wanted him to ride with her to the service!
  12. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 046
    Tuesday, February 13, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    “You know I just can’t believe who crass Eden was.” Lucy sighed, “But at least she’s out of your life more or less.”

    Harley shook her head, “You know I really don’t care. Eden has been nothing but trouble since she got to Springfield, having her gone is a blessing!”

    “I have to admit I thought you would be fuming mad. Her not wanting you to come to Chicago with Gus, you’re taking it very well sister dear. I’m proud of you.” Lucy smiled.

    “Now…this is a sight!” Buzz sat a pot of coffee down, “How are my two favorite girls doing today?”

    Lucy reached up and kissed her father on the cheek, “Daddy!” She smiled, “What are you doing serving coffee?”

    “Madison told me there were two beautiful blondes out here.” Buzz laughed, “And I just took a shot in the dark, hoped it was my girls. It does this old man good to see the two of you together like this, you know.”

    “You’re not old, stop saying that.” Harley lectured.

    “Just keep telling me that okay honey.” Buzz kissed the top of Harley’s head, “I’ve got to get back to the kitchen, in the meantime why don’t you convince your sister to stay a while longer.”

    “Daddy…” Lucy warned as he quickly walked away leaving them alone, “So he’s really doing okay? Regular check-ups, keeping the stress minimal all of those things?”

    “He tries. Believe it or not but it’s Marina who keeps him in line most of the time.”

    “I believe it.” They both laughed, “Oh.” Lucy sighed, “You know Daddy may get his wish after all.”

    **********

    “Hi Dad.” Marah took a seat at a table near the windows of Towers. “How are you?”

    “Good. I have to admit I was surprised that you called this morning.”

    “I don’t any problems against you.” She revealed.

    “Not what you said when you left.”

    “I know what I said and I’m sorry. Mother was right you’ve been very good to Shayne and I.” Marah smiled, “Can you forgive me?”

    Josh opened his menu, “Let’s just order lunch.”

    **********

    Blake walked across the living room of the Carriage House in her light pink bathrobe and pulled open the door for Cassie. “Come in.”

    “Are you sick?” Cassie asked and Blake shook her head no, “Then why are you still wearing your robe in the middle of the afternoon?”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    “You’re going to be staying longer?”

    She shook her head, “Yeah, because you will never guess what my husband did?”

    “No what?”

    “He sold our flat in Europe. Right out from under my nose, without consulting me. He told me last night and he also told me that we’re probably going to be staying in Springfield, indefinitely.”

    “I just can’t believe Alan-Michael would do something like that. That’s a play right out of Alan’s book, Phillip even, but not Alan-Michael.” She paused and thought back to her time with him, “What did you say?”

    “Nothing, I told him he and Alan could go to hell and then I stormed out. Went and stayed with Frank and Marina.”

    **********

    Blake shrugged her shoulders, “Beats me. After I got the kids off to school this morning I just didn’t feel like getting dressed.”

    “So things didn’t go well last night?” Cassie asked, “Oh my God, are Ross and Holly really having an affair?”

    Blake shook her head again. “My mother was helping Ross get his position back at Springfield University and for some reason it was this big secret.”

    “You’re kidding? That’s all that was going on?” Cassie was in shook, “Why didn’t Ross just tell you that?”

    “I don’t know and even he doesn’t know.” Blake answered. She shook her head, “I just don’t know what to do Cassie. On the one hand he wasn’t cheating on me but then again on the other he kept something about his life, something important from me, that’s huge.”

    “But you have to pick your battles Blake.” She said in a supporting tone, “Life is short, I know that better than anyone. So I think you should forgive Ross and move on to the next chapter, whatever that might be.”

    Blake shook her head and shrugged her shoulders, “I love him, so much. That is not the problem, it’s never been the problem. First it was Tory and now he’s kept this from me. I just don’t know what to do Cassie, I just don’t know!”

    **********

    “Oh Lucy…I’m so sorry.”

    Tears swelled in her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, “I guess we should just be glad that you’re finally away from that controlling and manipulative family.”

    Harley rolled her eyes.

    “Still not getting along with Vera?

    “No as a matter of fact. Plus, there’s more to it than that.” Harley leaned in closer to Lucy, “Vera is hiding something. What it is, I don’t know but I intend to find out what.”

    “Something tells you will too.” Lucy looked at her watch, “You better get going.”

    Harley glanced down, “Damn.”

    “Wait…what do I do about Alan-Michael?”

    “Hit him where it hurts. Fight power with power. I got to run, love you.”

    “Love you too.” Lucy replied as a smile wipes across her face and the wheels in her head began spinning even faster.

    **********

    “Then stop acting like a child! I didn’t raise you to be some spoiled, little know at all girl. You’re acting like your mother wished Tony had died, but that is not the case, but you know it.”

    “So I’m guessing that you’re not going to help me? You’re going to turn your back on me just like Reva done all those years ago.”

    “You just don’t get it do you?” Josh shook his head, “No I’m not going to help you. You’re living with Danny and he has no problem in forgiving your mother, doesn’t hold her responsible yet you do.”

    “Thanks Daddy.” Marah mocked as she stood to leave, but Josh grabbed her arm, “Let go of me.”

    “If you want my help then you’ll work at Lewis, just like Bill did. We’ll put you in an office and you start tomorrow.”

    She shook her head, “I don’t think so.” She jerked loose from his grip, “Thanks so much Daddy!”

    **********

    [The role of Michelle Bauer Santos will now be played by Bethany Joy Galeotti.]

    Michelle held her cell phone on her shoulder and walked down the backstairs of the Bauer house, “Danny….Danny listen to me, I’m on my way. Yes tell Robbie I’ll be right there.” She closed her phone and dropped her purse on the table with a thug.

    “Hey there.” Rick came through the backdoor, “You look like you’re in a hurry.”

    “Robbie has a doctor’s appointment in about five minutes and I still have to go pick him up from Danny’s.” Michelle explained.

    “Why doesn’t Danny just take him?” Rick asked.

    “You know that would be the logical thing to do, but I’m soon learning post-divorce that Danny isn’t logical.”

    “Been telling you that for years Michelle.” Rick replied taking a bite out of an apple. “You better hurry up.”

    She grabbed her purse from the table, her keys from the by the door, raced across the kitchen and kissed Rick on the cheek, “Mel told me to remind you that Valentine’s Day was quickly approaching. I don’t think she wants you to forget again.”

    “It was one time.” He defended. “Be careful.”

    “Bye!”

    Rick grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator and went over to the kitchen table with it and the apple. After he took a drink he went to screw the lid back on but it feel to the floor. He bent over to pick up but what he found was something totally unexpected.

    “Prenatal vitamins?” He asked himself knowing they could only belong to Mel or Michelle. “M. Bauer.” Rick read as he slowly shook his head, “Mel…”

    **********

    A light snow dusted the streets of Washington D.C. as a roaring fire was going in a town house just east of the capitol building. A middle age woman sat at her desk in a study down the hall and heard the phone ringing, “Judith would you answer that please.”

    “Hello.” The housekeeper answered, “May I ask who’s calling?” She laid the phone on the table and went into the study.

    “Ma’am you have a telephone call, a Mrs. Lucy Spaulding.”

    “Thank you.” The woman replied and picked up the phone close to her desk, “Lucy, its Hope. How are you?”

    **********


    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Alan is shocked by Alan-Michael's news
    - Rick confronts Mel about the vitamins!
    - This Week: Love is in the Air
  13. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 066
    Thursday, May 03, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    The rain was almost to heavy for Beth to even see the road ahead of her. She glanced down at the speed odometer and then reached for her cell phone.

    “I swear…” Beth talked to herself and unbuckled her seat belt so she could reach her phone. Seconds later it was ringing.

    “You’ve reached Phillip Spaulding with Spaulding Enterprise…” the recording answered, “Phillip, it’s Beth. Honey you won’t believe the meeting I just had with Callie Evans. If you get this message before I get home put get a bottle of wine from the cellar, we have a lot to talk about.”

    “This rain…”

    **********

    “Ms. Spaulding would you like to go ahead and order dinner?” A waitress at Towers asked, “Let me just try my date one more time and if he doesn’t answer I think I’ll just go on home.”

    “Okay.” The waitress shook her head as Lizzie dialed the phone, “Braxton, where are you?” She questioned as his message played, “Hey it’s Lizzie when you get this call me. I’m going to get a room here at Towers, so just come over when you get here. Bye.”

    “Any luck?”

    Lizzie shook her head, “No. I think I’m just going to get a room and stay the night.” She collected her umbrella and purse, “Dominique would you call down to the concierge and have them prepare a suite for the evening?”

    Lizzie headed toward the elevator while in the lobby below Hope Bauer pressed the up arrow and finished her conversation, “Okay well just be careful Daddy and take your time.” She dropped her phone into, “Alan.”

    “Good evening Hope. I was surprised to see you at Roger’s service.”

    “Daddy wanted to go and show his support to Holly, I accompanied.”

    “Your timing was quite convenient.” Alan replied, “Wouldn’t you say?”

    **********

    “Gus!” Alexandra rose from the pew, “I’m so relieved that you’re alright.” She rushed down the isle and reached out to touch his face.

    Gus stepped back, “Don’t.” He warned as he stepped around her. “What are you even doing here anyway?”

    With her back to him, “Roger was a very large part of my life for a very long time, we would fight so much…don’t get me wrong I loathed that man with every fiber of being. But never will I hate a man as much as I hate my father…”

    “Is Roger my father?” Gus questioned.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    “So you feel what Holly, smothered in this relationship?” Ed questioned.

    “Don’t put words in mouth.” She lectured, “I’m just saying that I might want to fall down every once in awhile and that you should let me.” Holly looked out into the stormy night as silence fell over the room, “And I’m sorry if that…” she paused and turned to face him, “actually I’m not sorry.”

    “You’re all over the map right now, maybe you should sit down.”

    “You still don’t understand. I don’t want to sit down. I don’t want you to tell me what to do, Ed.” Holly told him.

    “Where is this coming from? Holly, this isn’t you?”

    She shrugged her shoulders. “Roger’s death has shaken me to the very core and for some unknown reason you chose not to see it. I thought I had made peace with Roger, with the rape and with the fact that even after all he did to me, I still loved him.”

    “And Holly you’ve done so well to move forward with your life. Don’t let this push you further back. This is the control Roger has always had on you and no matter how hard I tried to break the hold he…”



    “Did you just say what I think you did?” Holly stopped him. “You tried to break the hold that Roger had over me? Do you have any idea the living hell I am going through right now? No! Because the only hold Roger ever over you Ed was me…I suffered, not you. I have lived for the last twenty-eight years loving the man who violated me, who took away something so precious and innocent. I lived my life since that day with something bottled up inside, that you could never fix and I could never let go.” Tears raced down Holly’s cheek as she took a step back, almost afraid to say the words aloud. “I loved the man who raped until the day he died and I will continue to love him.”

    **********

    Olivia wrapped the phone cord around her index finger, “Alan Spaulding I don’t know where you are but I suggest you come home, I’m scared.” She paused, “This is your wife in case you’re wondering.”

    As she hung up the phone a gust of wind blew open the French doors for the patio and Olivia jumped out of freight. “Mother nature.” She huffed under her voice as she shut them.

    “Oh damn!” She gasped, “Phillip do not ever sneak up on me like that again. Just about gave me a heart attack.”

    “Jumpy tonight aren’t you?”

    **********



    “This rain is almost too much.” Beth tossed her phone to the passenger seat only to have it fall to the floor. Once it started ringing she reached for it again…as her car hit a large spot of water, sending her hydroplaning off the road and into the ditch…her phone still ringing.

    “Hi, you’ve reached Beth Spaulding, leave a message.” Phillip decided against a message and just hung up, he would see her when she got home.

    Beth felt a sudden pain in her stomach and moaned in pain, “Oh God.” She brought her hand to her temple and felt the blood, “Oh God! Someone help me.” She called out but no one heard her. There was no one around to hear her.

    **********

    “Alan, stop hiding behind bushes and speaking in riddles. If you have something to say, say it.” Hope told him as she stepped on the elevator the doors frozen open for only a few seconds, “Do you need an invitation?”

    “I heard a rumor that Charles Grant had brought you back to Springfield for a special project is all.” Alan told her as the doors closed, “The restaurant?”

    Hope shook her head yes. “Did you hear this rumor on the playground as well?” She laughed, “As a matter of fact yes Charles did invite me to Springfield and proposed a very lucrative offer.”

    “Oh what’s that?” Alan asked as the elevator climbed slowly to the top.

    “I signed on as the interior designer for the Cedars renovations.”

    “You done what?!” Was the last thing Alan remembered saying…as Lizzie waits for her arrival on the ground floor the lights suddenly flicker…off, then on again and even in the elevators they all three hear two loud claps of thunder.

    “Alan!” Hope cries out, “Alan can you hear me?”

    He immediately tried to brace himself. “Hope are you alright?”



    She shook her head as the emergency lights came on, “Oh God, Alan…don’t tell me you you’re still claustrophobic. Alan…” she raised her voice as he immediately began loosening his tie. “Oh…why me? Just when I thought it was safe…” Hope rolled her eyes and reached for the emergency phone.

    **********

    “What?” Alexandra gasped! “You bite your tongue.” She demanded, “There is no way on God’s green Earth or the Devil’s fiery hell that man is your father.”



    “Then why all of this?” Gus gestured around the church, “Alexandra was it not enough for you to lie to me all these months, put Harley in a coma…”

    “I warned her.” Alex defended, “It was her choice, coming to Bar Harbor, getting in that car…I will not be blamed for her condition and I will not apologize for being alive.”

    “You had to do it here though? In front of the entire town. Why, why? I didn’t deserve that. Matter of fact I didn’t deserve any of the hell you’ve put me through Alexandra.” Gus choked back his tears, “So tell me why you did it?”

    “Oh you where never supposed to know the truth…” Alexandra leaned against a pew, “I had…have two sons, Lujack and Nick, but when Brandon, my father found out I was pregnant he gave them away.”

    “Am I supposed to feel sorry for you?” Gus questioned, “My whole life has been turned upside and inside out…so you better cut to the chase and quickly before you lose me.”

    “Don’t say that.” Alex rushed towards him, “Please don’t ever think that I want to lose you. What I did was wrong I see that now, but I didn’t until yesterday. I knew if I went back to Brandon’s house pregnant again, I knew what would happen to you and I couldn’t go through that again. So Vera and I came up with a plan and it worked for a very long time.”

    Gus stood stone face as he listened, “I knew that Brandon and Alan would have made me give you away and that breaks my heart because I wish I had been stronger then, perhaps I would still have all three of my boys, but I wasn’t. It was not a woman’s place to question the men in her life, be it her husband or in my case her father.”



    She took his head as tears rolled down both of their cheeks, “Yes I gave you away I won’t deny or lie about it any longer. But I knew who I gave you too. Joe and Angela were two of the best people I knew, then and now. Gus you can hate me or you can love me, that is your choice to make, but what I did…giving you up for adoption I will not now, nor will I ever apologize for. I knew what my father would have done and I decided to do what I wanted to do on my terms. Remember that, my terms.”

    **********



    Phillip poured himself a drink, “It’s a just a thunderstorm.”

    “I grew on an island, every thunderstorm had the potential to turn into a hurricane.”

    “We’re pretty much inland here. I think we’ll be all right.” He scoffed.

    “I know that, but here we have to worry about flooding, tornadoes…” she paused, “it doesn’t matter just don’t sneak up on me like that. Make yourself known.”

    He tipped his glass, “Where is everyone place sounds dead?”

    “Alan and Lizzie aren’t home yet. Beth doesn’t speak to me, let alone give me a play by play of her days. And Ms. Walker took Zac and James to a movie, no doubt they’ll be there for awhile.”

    “So we’re alone?” Phillip questioned.

    “I sent the staff home earlier, so it would appear that way. Yes.”

    “Could be dangerous. Very bad things happen when you and I are alone together.”

    “They do and somehow we continue to find ourselves in situations like this. Why do you think that is Phillip?” She smiled.

    He shrugged his shoulders and knelt down to get a fire going. “Coincide maybe?”



    “Destiny.” Olivia replied, “Destiny.”

    **********

    “Really?” She snapped and tossed her head in Alan’s direction, “Where you aware there’s a thunderstorm going on outside?” Hope asked sarcastically.



    Alan rolled his eyes, “Tell him…”

    “I know.” She held her hand up, “Who you are. Listen I apologize for my uncouth temper however, I’m stuck in an elevator with not only my ex-husband who I loathe more than you could possibly imagine, but he also suffers from claustrophobia.”

    “Hope…” Alan spoke from the corner of the box. “Hope…”

    “Would you shut up?” She hissed, “No of course not you.” She told the man on the phone, “Do what?”

    “What’s he saying?”

    “Well apparently you don’t know who my ex-husband is and I’m not one who usually drops names, he’s Alan Spaulding. And he owns a majority of this entire town…so get someone to get us out of her right now!”

    Hope hung the phone up and slammed the door, “Amateurs. You know things didn’t used to be like this in Springfield.”

    Alan chuckled lightly and then started coughing, “Roger.”

    “Roger?” Hope looked up from her purse, “Are you really going to blame Roger for this?”

    “Haunting me from beyond the grave.”

    “Sit up.” Hope ordered him and wrapped her petite jacket around his chest, “Now drink this.” He done as he was told and she willed him to be calm, “Okay look at me…Alan…look at me. You’re going to be fine, before you know it we’re going to be out of here and fighting just like we were three minutes ago.”

    She smiled and it brought back memories from decades past. Hope dug around in her purse and pulled out a small sewing kit. She pulled out the scissors and cut a piece of her pant leg off.

    “What are you doing?”

    “Making a washcloth for you.” She poured water on it and began dabbing Alan’s forehead.

    “Why are you being so good to me?” Alan managed to ask.



    Hope shrugged her shoulders, “No matter how hard I try to forget,” she ran the rag down his cheek, “you’re still the father of my son.”

    **********

    She sank to the sofa as Ed stood over here. As silence fell over the room the thunder outside crashed, “If you’ve come to be my knight and shining armor, if you’ve come here tonight to pick up the piece of my fragile existence, if you want to rescue me one final time…it’s now Ed.”

    “Holly why don’t you let me give you a sleeping pill or something that will calm you down?”

    “Because I don’t want to calm down.” Her mind was racing with thoughts.

    “I think it would benefit your health if you did.” Ed advised, “Your blood pressure will no doubt have rose.”

    “I don’t care if my blood pressure skyrockets and I have a heart attack, it doesn’t matter. You came over here to my house and I want to relieve the good moments and the bad moments, I want to be close to Roger.”

    “Oh Holly.” Ed said with a hint of disgust in his voice. “I don’t understand how you can say these things, after everything he’s done to us all.”

    “You’re not supposed to understand! Just like I don’t understand how you could have fallen in bed with Lillian and broke Maureen’s heart.” Her words rang true and cut straight to the heart. They hurt Ed, but Holly didn’t care at this point. “Are you going to leave so I can mourn Roger in my own way?”

    Ed shook his head.

    “No. You don’t need to be alone, not night.”

    Holly grabbed her jacket, “You never learn do you? Ed if you want to save me then by all means do it, but I won’t be here.”

    “Holly.”

    She threw open the front and reached for her car keys on the table, “Ed.” Holly mocked him, “We’re finished. It’s over.”

    Ed stood frozen in the living room as he watched the door slam…the thunder rolled and lighting struck…Holly’s car started and his mind raced with painful memories as he raced for the door and into the stormy night.



    “HOLLY!”

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - One woman receives a proposal.
    - Lillian and Sandra stuck together!
    - Olivia and Phillip relive their past!
  14. Josh

    Episode 009: THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 009
    Monday, November 06, 2006 Phillip and Alan are both still angry that Alexandra was able to swing so many votes at the board meeting. Phillip encourages Alan to look on the bright side of things, at least a majority of the family voted with them, however Alan still feels betrayed by the board members who swayed the vote. The men stop talking business when Olivia enters the room.

    Cassie arrives at Reva's and inquires on the kids in Minnesota. Reva tells Cassie that Billy just called and they are settling in all right. Reva tells her that Bridget has taken the girls shopping. Cassie says that they have got to figure a way to lure out Reva's stalker and she thinks she knows exactly how to do it!

    Mel is working the ER at Cedars when Judith arrives complaining of chest pains. Mel quickly puts her in an observation room and begins to exam the woman. Judith is very chatty about Mel's life as a doctor and woman, Judith inquires if Mel is married and she says she is to Dr. Rick Bauer. Mel is then called away, leaving Judith alone in the examination room.

    Alan is called away from the breakfast table leaving Olivia alone with Phillip. He questions when she decided to move back into the mansion and Olivia tells him that her and Alan worked things out and decided to give their marriage another chance. Olivia finally reveals to Phillip that she is carrying Alan's child. Phillip questions if the baby could be his and Olivia assures him that they used the proper protection the night they made love. Before she leaves, Olivia tells Phillip that she has seen the error of her ways and now knows that Phillip never loved her the way she should be loved, the way Alan loves her...Olivia tells Phillip that the only woman he'll ever love is Beth!

    Lizzie is having breakfast in Ben's room at Towers and reads the headline in the paper, "Alexandra Spaulding Remains CEO" and wonders if the family can recover from this blow. Lizzie thinks back and blames herself for even bringing Alexandra back into the fold of things and decides it would have probably been best had she stayed away at boarding school.

    Outside at the nurses station, Lillian and Mel are discussing Judith's case and how she is showing no signs of a heart attack and before Mel can predict what is actually wrong with her she collapses to the floor.

    Gus calls in a favor from an old friend at the Chicago Police Station. He tells his friend that he needs to some information on locating a bank that would house a safety deposit box under the name Roy Baker. The friend tells Gus that it will take some time, but it is likely that he'll get the information he's looking for.

    Marina goes to Ben's suite and he quickly works to hide Lizzie away...Marina asks him if he would accompany her to a campus visit at Chicago State University and he agrees but quickly pushes her out the door. Once she's he asks Lizzie for some money and promises that he'll her do whatever it she needs to bring the Spaulding family back together.

    Lillian comes back and tells Mel that she has both good and bad news, as Judith listens outside the room: Lillian tells Dr. Bauer that she is suffering from fatigue and that it cannot be good for the baby! Mel is shocked to learn that she is pregnant and begs Lillian not to let Rick find out. Lillian agrees!
  15. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 067, Part Two
    Thursday, May 10, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********



    “George Washington University.”

    “In DC?”

    Tammy shook her head yes. “And I got accepted!” She beamed.

    “Really?” Shayne forced a smiled. “Are you, um, ready for another movie? Your choice.”

    Tammy put the envelope back in her purse she hadn’t even told Cassie yet about the development. “No. Shayne what’s your problem? We were just talking about colleges and you seemed so happy and then I tell you some of the best news of my life and you shut down. What gives?”

    “I’m sorry Tammy.” Shayne apologized. “I am so happy for you, I just thought I would be able to talk you into staying? Since Roxanne arrived and caused so much havoc it seems like you’re the only person I can really talk to and if you move away…”

    “Come with me Shayne. We could live in the student housing for a semester and then get a cheap apartment or something. We could have so much fun, go out on double dates, be tourists everyday that we were there.”

    “My place is here in Springfield.” He somberly replied and turned the television back on. “Let’s just watch Dreamgirls, that’s what you wanted to watch next wasn’t it.”

    She turned the TV off as a clap of thunder roared in the background, “Something else is going on and before you put the blame off on Marah and Reva’s fighting you should know that I’m not buying it.” Tammy demanded, “What’s going on Shayne? And don’t you dare lie to me.”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

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    **********

    Inside the car Holly cranked the radio up in an effort to drown out Ed’s warnings. “Leave me alone.”

    “Not a chance in hell.” Ed whispered as the rain fell harder and harder. In the distance he heard the train whistle blow, “HOLLY!” Ed screamed, “There’s a train coming.”

    She closed her eyes and swayed her head back and forth. “I know you can hear me.” She heard him say, “Turn your head.” Ed warned and then without a pause he busted the glass.



    Ed quickly lifted her out of the seat and she didn’t even bother to fight him. “Roger.” Holly softly as Ed shook his head in disgust once more. “Put me down.” She finally spoke, “I don’t need you to save me.”

    “Do you know what is happening?” He shouted full of anger, “You keep saying the same damn thing over and over, but look.” She jerked her head away in spite, “Look…” Ed grabbed her cheeks and they both watched as the train suddenly hit Holly’s black sedan…as she witnessed the events Holly crumbled into Ed’s arms in tears beyond control.

    **********

    At Cedars, Sandra questions what just happened as Lillian looks back in sheer amazement.

    “I’m sorry I don’t mean to stare.” Lillian told her as she hung up the emergency phone.

    “Then stop it.” Sandra shot back. “What’s your problem anyway?” She looked in her purse, “How long did they say it was going to be?”

    “Ten to fifteen minutes.” Lillian answered. “I’m Lillian Raines, the head nurse here at Cedars.”



    “If I introduce myself will you stop gawking at me Lillian?”

    “I’m so sorry. Please forgive me. It’s just that you resemble someone I used to know many years ago,” Lillian paused, “a friend of mine actually.”

    She forced a smile, “I see. Sandra O’Dell.” She introduced, “How do you do?”

    Lillian shook her hand and an eerie feeling overwhelmed her, “O’Dell?”

    She shook her, “Yes. Why?”

    Lillian raised her eyebrows and thought back to her last visit with Susan Stewart in Oakdale.



    “Oh nothing, probably just a coincides of sorts.” She blew it off. “So what brings you to Cedars tonight?”

    **********

    Alexandra further explains that a few days later Vera arrived, Brandon had sent her to bring Alex home. Alexandra says that a few days later she found out she was pregnant again.

    “I knew that Brandon would never let me keep you. So Vera and I came up with a plan. She hid me in Chicago for nine months and continued to go to work everyday at the Spaulding house pretending to be pregnant.”

    ”How did my parents come into this?”

    “I met Angela at the market one day when I was about three months pregnant. We talked and developed a friendship. By my eighth month, Vera died and we faked her death, right along with the babies.”

    “And my father helped?”

    Alexandra shook her head, and smiled “Yes, he did. I gave Vera the bracelet and that was the evidence found in her murder. Joe opened the case and within a few week or so it closed, she was a Jane Doe. A month later in February you were born. I held you for about an hour and then I knew what I had to do.”

    “Give me away.”

    “For your safety, not only from Alan and Brandon but from Roy Baker. He was drunk and worthless piece of trash, but he wasn’t stupid. If he knew you were his son and I your mother…he would have made both our lives a living hell.”

    “And what he found out?”

    “Yes about year ago. He finally put two and two together and came up with four. Go figure. He had to believe that Vera was your mother and that you had no connection to him.”

    Gus stands in shock! Alexandra apologizes profusely. She says that after he was born and settled she returned to the Spaulding mansion insisting that Vera had never found, which was their cover story.

    “I did what was best for you, what I thought I had to do. You remember that Gus.” Alexandra told him. “I named you for God’s sake. Don’t ask me why I named you Nicholas but did.”

    “But why keep lying?”



    Alex shrugged her shoulders. “I guess I was still scared. The truth is when I found Nick and invaded his life in a way that almost drove he and I apart. It’s something that I am not proud of. I guess I just figured that I would keep my distance like I’ve done all of your life.”

    Gus walked down the isle towards the door and stopped midway. “So what’s changed?”

    “I realized that my father is dead. Lujack is gone and Nick barely calls me on the holidays. I realized that I’m much stronger than I was almost forty years ago when I heard that car explode.” Tears streamed down her face. “I have to change, I need to change and I’m so sorry for lying to you. I’m so sorry for Harley’s condition, but Gus I’m not sorry for giving you away. I had to do it, for your sake and mine.”

    The church fell silent. “You can hate me or you can love. I’ll survive either way. Just don’t shut the door on us completely. Okay?” Alexandra kissed his cheek and walked out of the church into the storm.

    **********

    “Even if you had an affair. My father has justice coming to him and if we work together Olivia we can get back at him for every wrong thing he’s done.”



    “What do you mean? Why do you want to get back at your father?”

    “He’s taken everything I’ve ever wanted from me. Can I be perfectly honest with you?”

    “Go ahead.”

    “Marrying Beth was a mistake. We rushed into blindly and I really think that Alan is the one who pushed her towards me.”

    “Really?”

    Phillip shook his head. “I love Beth, I have my entire life but I think we’ve been pulled apart once to many times and we will never recapture…” he took a seat next to her, “it’s time you and I both got what we want Olivia.” They both moved in to one another and she could feel his breath on her face.

    “This will never work.” She backed away at the last possible second. “Alan will never buy it for one second and you will destroy Beth. How do you think she will handle that?”

    “I love Beth but sometimes love isn’t enough. This will work we’ll convince this baby is mine. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities.” He flashed his handsome smile.

    “And Alan will kick me out in a New York second and I still lose everything Phillip. It won’t work.”



    “Yes it will. He’ll hate you that’s true and he’ll try to push the divorce, but don’t give in.”

    “And I ask again Phillip, what about Beth? This will destroy her and I don’t think much of her, but you do.”

    “It’s just how it would have to be I suppose.” He answered as she stood up. “Where are you going?”

    “Upstairs. I need to lie down and think about this, it’s a complicated decision.”

    “One that could work Olivia. Trust me.”

    She left the study and began to climb the stairs as Phillip put the fire out. “PHILLIP!” She screamed out as he raced to her.

    “What is it?”

    “Phillip, my water…” she cried out in fear, “my water just broke.”

    **********

    Blake replied softly, “Sure.”



    “I kept everything about my position at the university from you because I didn’t think you were strong enough to handle it or accept the fact that I wanted to go back there.”

    “Ross…” she tried to speak.

    He put his finger to her lips, “No, don’t say anything. There’s more. Even after the truth came out I still thought you weren’t strong enough to handle my desire to want to go back. But you know what?”

    “What?”

    “You’ve proved me wrong.” Ross kissed her again. “These last few days watching you with Holly, watching you hold your composure around Amanda I realized that you are so much stronger than I have ever given you credit for. You didn’t need me standing there with you holding your hand, you stood by yourself Blake.”

    “I’ve always known I could stand alone Ross. I just don’t want to. You didn’t tell me about your involvement with the university because you wanted to protect me, keep me safe from harm or danger, but I don’t need that. I’m a grown woman who has made many good and many bad choices in her life. I’m a mother, a daughter, a friend…I don’t need your protection, but I want it. Do you understand what I’m saying? You and I we’re a team and I want your protection. But you have to let me know what dangers are out there lurking. Okay?”

    “Okay.”

    “I love you so much.” She finally said for the first time in months. “Right now, it doesn’t matter if you were right and I was wrong or the other way around. I want you in my life…Ross…”

    “Can I tell you something?” She shook her head yes. “The morning that Holly called and told you about Roger I was planning something for you.”

    “What?” She asked.

    Ross walked across to his jacket and pulled out a small velvet box. “I was going to ask you to be my wife again.” He announced.

    “Ross!” Blake gasped and covered her mouth, “Are you serious?”

    “More serious tonight than I was then. Blake we’ve survived a deranged madwoman, secrets, deception, the death of your father and you know what?”

    She shook her head, “Yeah I do know. We’re still standing together. Ask me Ross.” She cried out in excitement!

    “Blake Thorpe-Marler, will you marry me? Again?”



    She let him slip the ring on her finger, “YES!” She exclaimed! “Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes! I thought I had wrecked it forever and that you would never ask.” She kissed him on the lips and they fell to the couch together. He would later take her to the bedroom where they would make love and listen as the storm raged outside!

    :Fade to Black:

    Next on “The Guiding Light!”
    - Part Two of this episode...
    - Phillip's confession to Olivia!
    - Ed's dramatic life changing move!
  16. Josh

    Episode 012 : THE LIGHT

    By Josh,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Against her better judgement Reva prepares to take the stage and Rick questions what in the hell is goin on.....
  17. Josh
    STILLWATER, OK - Next week on "THE LIGHT" news of Tony's death devestates Thanksgiving celebrations across town.

    TONY'S SHOCKING DEATH ROCKS SPRINGFIELD


    Episode 014 reveals that the person who took Roxie's bullet in the previous episode was none other than Tony Santos, Marah's hot tempered boyfriend. "The decision to kill of Tony was complete story related." Shares head writer/executive producer Josh Hawkins. Jordi Vilasuso leaving was a mutual agreement between "The Light" executives and Vilasuso, "Leaving was a difficult decision, but it was one that I needed to make and I have no regrets." Shared the actor who last aired during Episode 014 as he was carted off to Cedars hospital.

    "Things carry on like business as usual onscreen and backstage," shared Hawkins who confirms that Marah [Alexa Havins] returns in Episode 015 and learns of Tony's death. "This opens up so much story potential for Marah and Reva." The scribe confirms, "Marah will over the course of the next few weeks be diving into her feelings about Reva leaving her and Shayne all those years ago." Smiles the scribe.

    IMPORTANT DATES:
    Monday, November 20: Tony's death rocks Danny and Marah's world!
    Wednesday, November 22: Thanksgiving in Springfield!
    Friday, November 24: Springfield mourns one of their own.


    CASTING ROUNDUP



    - Christie Clark arrives in Springfield on Monday, November 20 and comes face to face with Danny! "I'm really attempting to bring Michelle around to a character that is so dislike." Shares the scribe, "Michelle should embody the characteristics of her mother Maureen, hopefully I'll be able to do that."


    - As reported in the feature story, Jordi Vilasuso has left "The Light" effective immediately. "Vilasuso departing has opened the door for other characters to come in, including the above mentioned." Said executive producer Hawkins.
  18. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 051
    Tuesday, March 06, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********

    The cool spring wind ripped across Shayne and Lizzie’s face as the shuffled to their next class at Springfield University.

    “I still can’t believe you talked me into taking another class.” Lizzie playfully pushed Shayne, “Between this, my parents and high school dramatics I’m going to die before graduation.”

    “Has anyone ever told you that you’re a little to dramatic Lizzie?” Shayne joked as they both spotted their destination, “Oh thank God my feet are killing me.”

    “Did you do anything exciting last night? Something risqué, something from the book Reva Shayne perhaps?” Lizzie teased.

    **********

    “You survived the most romantic day of the year?” Dr. Ed Bauer asked as Ross took a seat across from him.

    “I would hope so.” Ross rolled his eyes, “It was me, cold take-out, legal briefs and some news show on CNN.”

    “Ouch! Still no luck with Blake then?” Ross shook his head no and Ed continued, “You haven’t given up have you?”

    “Hardly. Rose, chocolates and her favorite movie…” Ross explained.

    “Ross…” Ed sighed heavily borderline lecturing, “That’s amateur. Are you an amateur? How many women have you wooed in your day? I think you’re past flowers and candy, don’t you?”

    “Okay mister-know-it-all. What would you suggest?”

    **********

    Danny had opened the patio doors and the sun was shining through as Marah rolled over in bed and felt the warm empty spot where he had been laying. She thought back to last night and smiled, it was everything she had imagined it would be, her first time with Danny.

    Marah sat up in bed and saw a plate of muffins and coffee, “Danny?” She called out for him, “Danny?”

    “On the balcony.” He answered as Marah tied her robe, poured herself a cup of coffee and walked to him.

    She kissed him on the cheek, “Mm, good morning!” She said shyly, “How are you?”

    He smiled back at her and winked, “I’m good. More concerned about you though, you’re okay with what happened last night aren’t you?”

    “You mean Michelle?” Marah asked, “Or what we did afterwards.” She flirted.

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    “Go big. Dazzle her…”

    Ross stopped him, “Ed, did you just say dazzle?” His eyebrows raised, “Let’s stop discussing this, I see your point. Please don’t ever say that again.” He laughed, “But you are right that roses and candy isn’t going to win Blake back.”

    “I know that I’m right. And I know what it’s like to keep a huge secret from the person that you love the most. But Ross, you have an opportunity, one that Maureen and I never had, don’t screw it up.” He warned.

    He shook his head, “We went through so much with Tory, and I do not know why I kept my job offer from her. The trust is gone and the fact that we may not be able to regain it back scares the living hell out of me.”

    “Like I said…”

    Ross held up is hand to stop him, “Enough about me, let’s talk about something else, say you for the timing being. How are things with Holly, you know her migraines have returned again.”

    “She refuses to let me help her, says she is no damsel in distress.”

    “Well she’s not. How did we get mixed up with these wonderful, yet complicated women?”

    Ed shook his head, “I have no idea how we got so lucky, but we did.” Ross smiled and shook his head, “There is something that I wanted to talk to you about and after I say it you’re going to think I’m crazy.”

    **********

    “Your now free to move above the cabin.” Lucy and Harley heard the captain say over the intercom on the plane.

    “So you really called Hope?” Harley sipped her drink “Just taking a wild guess but I don’t think Alan Michael appreciated that did he?”

    Lucy rolled her eyes, “Well he wasn’t over the moon about the whole thing, no. I wanted Hope to come back she had miserable timing, Alan Michael had just given me my Valentine’s gifts…”

    “Ouch. What happened, anything exciting?”

    “Hardly. Hope warned him about Alan’s devious ways and told him that she hoped he had his head on straight and then she left.” Lucy handed her trash to the flight attendant, “That of course escalated into an argument about us and how I don’t respect his wishes.” She rolled her eyes, “I told him to leave and when he didn’t I did and here we are.”

    “I’m no one to judge or even offer advice on the mommy front.”

    “That’s true.” Lucy agreed, “So when was Gus coming back from Chicago?”

    Harley glanced at her watch, “About two hours ago. He should be home by now and no doubt Vera is spilling the beans about my departure.”

    “She is a strange woman that’s for sure. You know she came into Company a few morning ago and I swear to you she was flirting with Dad and Frank!”

    **********

    “Nope, mom has the Reva playbook locked up tight. We can’t peek until we’re over the age of twenty-one.” He smiled, “Ben and I had a few beers and played video games at the house.”

    Lizzie cut her eyes to him as his cell phone started buzzing, “Your pants are ringing stud.” She laughed, “For some reason I have a hard time picturing you and Ben, of all people kicked back drinking and racing cars.”

    Shayne finished his message, “Well believe it. What about you? How many hearts did little Miss Spaulding break?”

    “You’ve been doing that a lot lately, more than usual.” Lizzie noted and then answered, “Anyway I only broke one heart.” She blushed, “Do you remember me talking about the guy I met at the benefit your mother and aunt hosted?”

    “The masked stranger?”

    “Yep, that’s the one!” She answered as Shayne held open the door for her, “Thanks. Anyway I’ll have to tell you all about it and who it was after class.” She gushed as the professor began to call roll.

    The professor begin calling the roll as Shayne settled into his seat, “This is going to be awhile…”

    “Bowden, Derek.” He heard the name called out, “Derek Bowden.”

    “Here.” Shayne heard a familiar voice answer and he immediately set up.

    “Can’t be?” He whispered under his breath, “Derek.”

    **********

    “Oh God! Something is not right with her and Alexandra, I can feel it, and I just pray I’m right you know.”

    “So did you tell Vera where you were going?”

    “No! I left Gus a note in our bedroom and locked the door behind me when we left.” Harley took a deep breath and gazed out the window at the clouds.

    “You ready for this?”

    She shook her head, “You know I think so. I want the truth, but apart of me does not want Gus to be related to that family.” Harley took Lucy’s hand, “How?”

    “How what?”

    “How is that you and I manage to find every Spaulding man…”

    “Excluding Alan…” Lucy laughed.

    “And fall in love.” Harley shrugged her shoulders, “Thank God Alan didn’t have any daughters or else Frank would be in trouble!” She finished as both women laughed.

    **********

    “Okay.” His interest peaked, “Ed…”

    “On Valentine’s before Holly and I had dinner and before she arrived I saw a woman, who looked just like…” he paused and thought a second, “just like Maureen.”

    Ross stared, speechless and searched for the right words, “Maureen?” He finally spoke, “Your Maureen?”

    “I know what you’re thinking, because I’ve been thinking the same thing since it happened. Ross it was like an out of body experience.”

    “Were you able to speak with this woman?”

    Ed shook his head, “She got on the elevator and left before I could catch up to her. This is just to surreal, I know that it’s not Maureen, but seeing her has stirred up something that I thought I had put behind me.”

    “Would you even want to see this woman again? Talk to her I mean?” Ross asked.

    Ed thought, “Part of me says no, but another part does. She has Maureen’s face Ross, how could I not want to talk to her. Hear her voice…”

    “You want me to do some digging?” Ross suggested, “I can have some friends of mine look into, see what they can find.”

    “Okay thanks, Ross I appreciate it.”

    **********

    “Afterwards.”

    “Honestly…because we have to be completely, one-hundred percent, beyond a shadow of a doubt honest with one another. I will not have it any other way, do you understand me Danny?”

    He shook his head, “Nothing but the truth. Believe it or not I want to do this right. No lies, no hidden agendas…”

    “No mob!” Marah interjected, “I won’t be tangled up in that again, I refuse.”

    “I can try Marah, that’s all I can promise you.”

    She shook her head and sat on Danny’s lap, wrapping her arms around his neck she spoke quietly, “I feel a little guilty.”

    “Why?”

    “Tony was your cousin and maybe, just maybe Reva was right, perhaps I should forgive her.”

    “I don’t want you to forgive your mother on my account.” Danny told her, “Those demons are yours and you are going to have to come to terms with them and that includes Tony.”

    “It just seems like I can’t catch a break.” Marah sighed. “Michelle.”

    “We’re going to catch a break.” Danny told her, “This situation with Michelle is going to resolve itself in time, we just have to be prepared for the consequences. I come with a lot of baggage.”

    “Oh I know that. I come with plenty of my own. I can held Michelle and I can win Robbie over and if the baby is yours then we’ll deal with it.”

    “But?”

    “But I won’t backstab my own aunt. I can’t sneak around knowing that the two of you shared something more than just a business arrangement.”

    “I’ll tell her.” He replied, “There was something there, I’m not sure what but I’ll make it clear to her that you and I are together. Okay?”
    “You and I…together?” She asked.

    Danny pulled Marah to his lips and slowly, softly kissed her on the lips. Once he finally pulled away he said in a whisper, “Together.”

    **********

    “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.”

    “Hello ma’am may I help you?” A rental car attendant asked in Augusta, Maine.

    “Yes I had a reservation under the name of Cooper, Harley.”

    “I’ve gone to find Alex. She knows the truth, because what Vera is telling you isn’t the truth. Don’t come after me. Let me do this so you can know once and for all where you belong. All my love, Harley.” Gus folded the paper and dropped to the bed.

    “Any problems?” Lucy asked.

    “Not a one.” Harley opened the trunk, “The only person who has a problem is Alexandra and that problem is me!”

    :Fades to Black:

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Billy and Bill talk about the baby!
    - Beth goes after Olivia with dramatic results!
    - Harley! Alexandra! It's a can't miss week!
  19. Josh
    THE GUIDING LIGHT RECIEVES NINE NOMINATIONS

    STILLWATER, OK - After a two month wait the SONBC Award nominees for the 1st Annual ceremony have been announced.

    Outstanding Leading Male Character
    Joshua Lewis represented by Robert Newman
    Outstanding Leading Female Character
    Beth Raines Spaulding represented by Beth Chamberlin
    Outstanding Supporting Male Character
    Dr. Rick Bauer represented by Michael O'Leary
    Outstanding Supporting Female Character
    Marah Lewis represented by Alexa Havins
    Outstanding Younger Female Character
    Lizzie Spaulding represented by Marcy Rylan
    Outstanding Storyline
    Reva's Stalker Revealed & Tony's death
    Outstanding Drama Series
    Executive Producer: Josh Hawkins Co-Head Writers: Dan Gobble, Josh Hawkins Storyline Consultant: Michael Allen

    <BR>
    The SONBC blog award winners will be announced on May 21st. For a complete list of all the blog nominees visit the post. We congratulate all the blogs who have been nominated and to the pre-nomination committee for their efforts.
  20. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 046
    Wednesday, February 14, 2007
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    **********

    “I’m afraid you’ll need to repeat that once more.” Alan-Michael slid the document down the long table, “When did you receive this?”

    “This afternoon.” A-M answered, “A messenger delivered it to my suite. Aunt Alexandra has given me full power and privileges as Chief Operating Officer of Spaulding Enterprises, effective immediately.” He grinned.

    **********

    “Lucy you don’t know how good it is to hear your voice.” Hope began, “Everything is all right isn’t it?”

    “For the most part, I suppose.” Lucy sighed, “How’s Mike doing?”

    “Wonderful, I’ll make sure to tell him that you asked.” Hope took a seat by the roaring fire and watched the white flakes fall from the sky. “Lucy you don’t sound like everything is all right. You sound like you’ve been crying. Are you sure everything is okay?”

    “Depends on how you would define ‘okay’” Lucy answered, “The last time you visited Alan-Michael and I you told me to call if I ever needed anything.”

    “Of course, Lucy you’re really starting to worry me. Is my son all right?”

    **********

    Michelle glanced at the clock on the wall across the room and looked down at Robbie, “You’re getting tired huh?”

    “Mommy you promised to take me to the store.” Robbie cried, “I need Valentine’s Day cards from my class.”

    She kissed him on the top of his head, “We’re about ready to go. Mommy is just…” she looked over the dining room table and on the floor, “for something she lost.” Michelle looked under the cushions, “I dropped my purse right here.”

    “Mommy!!” Robbie cried, “Let’s go.”

    “Okay. Okay, come grab your coat.” She looked around the table once more and decided she would look more tomorrow, “You ready?” Michelle and Robbie headed towards the door and Mel pulled it open.

    “Hey Robbie.”

    “Hi Aunt Mel, we’re going to the store.”

    “Valentine’s Day cards.” Michelle rolled her eyes.

    “That sounds like fun.” Mel smiled, “Have you seen Rick?”

    “Yeah, actually he is in the living room waiting on you.” Michelle explained, “Bye.”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    Opening

    **********

    Olivia threw open the door with one hand and held her stomach with another, “Thank you for bringing my bags over Nigel.” She pointed to the dresser, “And I’m assuming that you’ll keep my whereabouts to yourself unless asked?”

    “Of course Mrs. Spaulding. Will there be anything else?”

    “No.” She tipped him and locked the door behind him.

    She rubbed her stomach, “Just you and me kiddo. Your momma here likes to think she’s in control, all the time, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret,” she lowered her voice, “I feel a little lost, confused. There are just so many men in our life…”

    Olivia stopped and opened the door to find Cassie standing there, “One of the bellmen at the front desk said you were here. Trouble in Spaulding paradise?”

    **********

    Alan looked over the document. It was dated the date Alex resigned as CEO and he would send it upstairs to the lawyers to make sure it was an authentic document.

    “Did the messenger say anything?” Alan questioned completely oblivious to the fact that his problems were over for now. “Alan-Michael did the messenger say anything? Where he received this document? Perhaps where Alexandra is?”

    “Are you worried because you genuinely care Dad or are you just upset and angry because she made me COO of Spaulding?”

    “I care about my sister Alan-Michael and I want to know that she’s safe.”

    “You’re so typical. I’ve been away from Springfield for almost ten years and in that time I thought you would have changed, but Alexandra was right to come back and take the company away from you. When are you going to change Dad?”

    “You’re right.” Alan admitted, “I’ll worry about Alex later the good news here is that we have an operating COO, business can continue.” He paused, “Have you told your wife this joyous news yet? Because you won’t be able to live in Europe and serve as COO.”

    “For your information I haven’t told Lucy, we had a fight right before the messenger arrived. But I’ve already taken care of that.”

    “Oh?”

    “I sold our flat over there, Alexandra and I have been in talks for over six months to move me back here permanently, to Springfield and the company.”

    **********

    “He and I returned to Springfield a about a week ago, at Alexandra’s request. Now she’s gone, Alan is in control of Spaulding Enterprises and Alan-Michael went behind my back and sold our home in Europe.”

    Hope adjusted in her chair, “That doesn’t sound like something Alan-Michael would do. Is something more going on between him and Phillip…” she paused, “oh God…do I even say it, between him and…Alan?”

    “I wouldn’t ask if I didn’t think there was another way or if it weren’t important.” Lucy paused, “Hope would you come to Springfield and try to talk some sense into your son…” Lucy choked up, “before he throws away the best thing that ever happened to him.”

    She thought for a moment, “Oh Lucy…that’s an awful lot to ask of me. I haven’t been there in years.”

    “Hope…” Lucy tried to reason, “Please.”

    “All right then.” She agreed, “I’ll take the next flight out. Just make sure that no one knows I’m coming.”

    **********

    Mel draped her coat over the back of the chair and walked towards the living room, “Honey, Michelle said you were wanting to see me?” He didn’t reply, “You know I thought we could go to Towers for dinner.”

    “Did my dad come home with you?”

    Mel flipped through the mail and dropped it on the table, “No he and Holly were going to an AA meeting tonight.” She glanced up, “Something the matter Rick?”

    He reached into his pocket and pulled out the pregnancy vitamins and sat them on the table, “You what to tell me what these are?”

    Her eyes were locked on the vitamins and in the moment she knew they didn’t belong to her because she hadn’t gotten far enough in her pregnancy. “Rick…” she said softly, “those aren’t mine.”

    “Then explain why your name is on the label Melissande.” Rick yelled, “Do not lie to me Mel, not in our house.”

    “The pills aren’t mine Rick, but you’re right about one thing…I have been lying to you for months.”

    **********

    “Lucy gave us all the impression that she was against that. Alan-Michael if you think that fulfilling Alexandra wishes will be to much of a strain on your marriage then I suggest you reassign the proxy to someone else.”

    “You would like that wouldn’t you? Maybe give them to Phillip because he’s always been your favorite hasn’t he Dad? If you had ever paid any attention you would’ve known how much I hated Europe, Alexandra knew.”

    “Point taken I suppose, but you know that Alexandra will eventually return, your little power play here will only be temporary.”

    “But I will stay true to her vision and to how she would want things run. And I know that she would want to question your every single move. She would also make you answer to her on every single move you made so until she does return, be prepared to answer me Dad.”

    Alan-Michael grabs the proxy from the table and heads out of the boardroom, leaving Alan alone to again question where Alexandra is at and what she is really up to.

    **********

    “You could say that. Alan’s acting like a stubborn jackass.”

    “Um, Olivia, that’s not an act. He is a stubborn jackass.”

    “Is there a reason you’re here? Besides to belittle my husband, I can get away with it. You not so much. I maybe pregnant but find me a mud pit and I’ll take you down.”

    “You tell yourself that.” Cassie laughed, “Listen there was a reason I came by to see you. Our executive administrator walked out last night after her shift, apparently you pissed her off yesterday with one of your little tirades.”

    “She was incompetent anyway, no big loss.”

    “It is a big loss, it’s huge Olivia!” Cassie corrected her, “You’re going to be on maternity leave in a few months, spring break is right around the corner, proms and parities. Not to mention that the summer months are right around the corner.”

    “What would you have me do Cassie?” She questioned. “I’ll take care of it in the morning, a simple ad in the Journal will solve our little problem.”

    “You better solve it and fast.” She headed towards the door, “So the Spaulding house full of drama?”

    “Drama should be our surname, I should be Olivia Spencer Spaulding-Drama.” She teased, “But to answer your question yes there is drama…” a smile wiped across her face.

    “Olivia! You like it don’t you? You devious, devious woman.”

    **********

    Rick turned away from her, “What?”

    “You remember when I was in the hospital a few months ago? When Roxie hit me in the parking garage at Cedars?”

    “Of course, I won’t ever forget that.”

    “A few days before the attack I fainted at Cedars. Lillian was there she examined me and she told me…” Mel’s words trailed off, “Lillian told me I was pregnant…” tears swelled in her eyes and fell down her cheek, “and I made her promise she wouldn’t tell you until I figured out how.”

    “You did what?” Rick asked in almost a whisper. “Answer me Mel!” He roared, “I know you heard me!”

    Hot tears rolled down Mel’s cheek, “Rick…” Was all she was able to say.

    “Was it my baby Mel? Is that why you kept it from me?”

    Mel’s black hair spun in the air as she sent her hand across Rick’s face, “How dare you.” She slowly uttered, “I didn’t tell you that I was pregnant because you had just returned to work. Because we had just gotten married and did you forget Rick that you almost died months early?”

    Rick stood holding his cheek as Mel continued, “Not everyone is a cheating slut like Harley, my dear.” She told him, “I need time to deal with the fact I was pregnant and before I had the chance to tell you…I miscarried because some crazy lunatic ran me over.”

    “Mel…”

    “Don’t you say another word, because you’ve already said enough.”

    “You’re not innocent in all of this Mel.” Rick lectured, “You should not have kept this from me, I had a right to know.”

    “And I had a right to decide when I thought it was best to tell you.” Mel fired back, “But I was afraid that you would blame me somehow for this, but I’m sure those thoughts never crossed your mind, did they?” She headed towards the kitchen, grabbed her purse and jacket.

    “Where are you going?”

    “I won’t stay here tonight. I’ll be at my parents.” Mel said as she walked out leaving the door standing wide open allowing the February air to sweep through the house.

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Lizzie confronts her parents!
    - Tammy and Marina set a plan in motion.
    - Valentine's Day arrives in Springfield.
  21. Josh

    Episode 036: "THE LIGHT"

    By Josh,

    The Light: Episode 036
    Wednesday, January 10, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening Springfield High School is buzzing as the second half of their senior year begins. Lizzie, Marina, Tammy and Shayne are equally surprised to see that they have homeroom together. Lizzie begins to feel like an outsider because she was away at boarding school for the first semester suggests that the four of them hang out on the weekend, but Marina turns her down while Tammy says she’ll think about it, Shayne however remains very quiet at first and then declines Lizzie’s offer.

    Everyone at the board meetings is stunned and surprised by Alan-Michael’s return. Alan greets his son with a firm hug followed by Phillip and Alexandra. A-M explains that he wanted to come home for a visit since he missed the holidays and figured that this was the perfect time. For a single split moment Alexandra considers that she nominate Alan-Michael for CEO but decides against it and recalls the board meeting to order!

    Lucy arrives at Company and finds it very quiet for a morning! Buzz is in the kitchen and doesn’t hear Lucy arrive! When he comes out though he is surprised and stunned to see his little girl standing before him! The two embrace in a big bear hug!

    As Alexandra taps her gavel one more person enters the meeting: Ross Marler. Blake is surprised that he is there and clearly upset because now she will have to interact with him!

    Lucy explains to Buzz that she and A-M flew in from Europe to see everyone and for A-M to handle Spaulding Enterprise business up close and personal for once. She explains that he is getting a little too cranky just pushing papers in the Europe offices and wanted to feel important. Buzz inquires if the trip will be a short visit or a long-term stay?

    After homeroom Tammy and Marina head off together for their next class. Tammy tells Marina that she thinks something is wrong with Shayne and that he hasn’t been acting himself lately. Marina says she hasn’t really noticed anything but suggests that maybe his behavior/mood change is because of the tension and fighting between Marah and Reva. Tammy agrees, but decides to do more to find out what is really wrong.

    Alexandra is short and to the point. She says that after careful consideration she feels that Spaulding Enterprises would be managed better by Alan, rather than herself and admits that she only maneuvered her way to CEO for revenge and selfish reasons and that she is stepping down as CEO of Spaulding Enterprises, while remaining as COO (Chief Operating Officer) and Senior Vice President of the company. She urges the board to elect Alan, which they unanimously do and Alan Michael’s wheels begin to turn!

    Lucy however assures her father that this visit is only short-term! That she and A-M don’t want any part of the power struggle between Phillip, Alexandra and Alan. Lucy tells Buzz she just wants to visit with her family and not think about when they’re leaving! Buzz hugs her one more time and tells her it is so good to see her!
  22. Josh

    Weekly Promo: 04/30

    By Josh,

    ANNOUNCER: A thunderstorm blows into Springfield...

    Olivia: I'm scared.
    Phillip: You don't have any reason to be, I'm right here.

    ANNOUNCER: Their lives are about to change...

    Gus: Why did you lie to me? Why?
    Alexandra: I didn't have a choice. But I did it on my terms!

    Ross: Blake, will you marry me?

    Lucy: Frankie you have to let her grow up or you could lose Marina for good. Is that what you want?

    Josh: Do you love Danny?

    ANNOUNCER: Shayne admits his secret...

    Shayne: I'm gay.

    ANNOUNCER: But to who? And one moment that will shock you...

    Holly: You and I are over! I don't need to be save anymore...
    Ed: HOLLY!! Don't do this again...Holly!

    ANNOUNCER: This week on "The Guiding Light"
  23. Josh
    CASTING UPDATE

    Readers of "The Guiding Light" learned in the last episode (059) that long time villan Roger Thorpe suffered a heart attack and died! "We felt it was time to pay respect to the wonderfully talented Michael Zaslow and put the character of Roger to rest once and for all." Shared executive producer Josh Hawkins.

    "Dan pitched the storyline about a month and half ago and we ran with it. This story is just beginning." Continue Hawkins.



    In the wake of the stunning news, Toby Poser who joined the CBS drama, "Guiding Light" in 1995 returns for a week long run as Amanda Spaulding-Thorpe, Roger's widow. "This story would not have worked if Amanda didn't return. We're thrilled to have her back with "TGL" family."

    In addition to Poser's return Julia Barr will return full-time to the role of Hope Bauer and she will be accompanied by her father Mike Bauer who will return for Roger's memorial later this week. "We have cast the role of Mike Bauer, but will wait until later in the week to reveal."
  24. Josh

    Cast List *UPDATED*

    By Josh,

    October 17, 2006
    Updated Character List

    Contract Players
    Grant Aleksander as Phillip Spaulding Matthew Bomer as Ben Reade Mandy Bruno as Marina Cooper Beth Chamberlin as Beth Raines Winslow Crystal Chappell as Olivia Spencer Spaulding Christie Clark as Michelle Bauer Santos (Coming - October 2006) Daniel Cosgrove as Bill Lewis Justin Deas as Buzz Cooper Marj Dusay as Alexandra Spaulding Beth Ehlers as Harley Cooper Maureen Garrett as Holly Reade Stephanie Gatschet as Tammy Winslow Dan Gauither as Alan-Michael Spaulding (Coming - January 2007) Ricky Paull Goldin as Gus Aitoro Alexa Havins as Marah Lewis Elizabeth Kiefer as Blake Marler Robert Newman as Joshua Lewis Ron Raines as Alan Spaulding Marcy Rylan as Lizzie Spaulding Peter Simon as Dr. Ed Bauer Paul Anthony Stewart as Danny Santos Heather Tom as Lucy Cooper Spaulding (Coming - December 2006) Jerry VerDorn as Ross Marler Jordi Vilasuso as Tony Santos Laura Wright as Cassie Layne Winslow Kim Zimmer as Reva Shayne Lewis Recurring Players Jordan Clarke as Billy Lewis Frank Dicopoulos as Frank Cooper Colleen Dion as Judith Michael O'Leary as Dr. Rick Bauer Tina Sloan as Lillian Raines Yvonna Wright as Dr. Mel Bauer Fired Players David Andrew MacDonald as Edmund Winslow (Released from Contract - October 2006; Character Left Town) Nancy St. Alban as Michelle Bauer Santos (Released from Contract - October 2006; Recast Role)
  25. Josh
    The Guiding Light: Episode 043
    Tuesday, February 06. 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    TGL Opening

    **********

    “Well, well, well, now the party is complete. Come in mother, by all means you’re just the person we wanted to see.” Blake ushered Holly into the living room.

    “What’s going on?” Holly asked slowly, “I could hear you yelling from the car.”

    “Good!” Blake answered, “Ross and I are having a fight…”

    **********

    And Now "The Guiding Light"


    **********

    Vanessa Chamberlain Reardon pulled open her suite door and saw her baby boy standing before her all grown up, a smile wiped across her face and she opened her arms.

    “Oh Little Bill.” She sighed as she squeezed him extra tight, “Oh I’m so happy to see you.”

    Bill kissed her on the cheek and spoke, “You realize that no one calls me that anymore, don’t you.”

    “I’m your mother honey, I’ll call you that until the day I die.” Vanessa beamed, “I’m so glad you were able to make it home before I left.”

    “Me too. You never actually told me why you’re in Springfield. Did you come back for Maureen?”

    Vanessa shook her head, “Of course. Every year. Do you want some coffee, a soda, perhaps?”

    “I’m fine, you however owe me an explanation? What is so urgent that I rushed home from Tulsa for?”

    “What has been your relationship with Michelle lately?” Vanessa asked, “Your father told me that the two of you were dating since her divorce from Danny.” She paused and recalled Michelle and Nola at the cemetery, “Honey have you and Michelle slept together?”

    **********

    "What would you gentlemen like this afternoon?" A waitress at Olivia's bar asked brothers Alan-Michael and Phillip Spaulding.

    "Scotch on the rocks for me and what are you drinking these days Alan-Michael?"

    "Scotch sounds all right by me." Alan-Michael handed the waitress his credit card, "And why don't you go ahead and open us up a tab while you're at it."

    "Of course." The waitress hurried off to get the orders leaving the two newly reunited Spaulding men alone.

    "It appears Europe agrees with you and Lucy. The two of you never looked happier." Phillip was met with an unsettling grin from his little brother, "Or is that just a front?"

    "Looks are deceiving Phillip, you of all people should know that." He smiled at the waitress as she set the drinks down and handed Alan-Michael his credit card back, "Lucy loves Europe, loves it!”

    “It’s not for you?” Phillip asked.

    “At first it was, yeah, but the novelty wears off. At least it did for me anyway.”

    Phillip shook his head and polished off his scotch, “I can imagine that your dislike for your current situation hasn’t been healthy for your marriage.”

    “Things are okay but not great like when we first married.”

    “Change of scenery maybe?” Phillip asked, “Have you and Lucy considered a move…”

    “Back to Springfield?” Alan-Michael interrupted, “You would have thought I asked for a divorce Phillip.” He told her, “Hell just getting her to agree to this visit was hard.”

    “Buzz and her family is here so why was it so hard?”

    “All of you actually. Lucy is afraid that if I step back into this world that I’ll be sucked in.”

    “And are you?”

    “I hate the European offices, Lucy knows that but she just refuses to see my point of view. I want to move back to Springfield, I want to work side by side with the rest of you, I’ve been out of touch with Springfield and the family for far too long and Phillip, you’re right her family is here. I just don’t get my wife sometimes.”

    Across the bar Olivia shoved open the door to the bar and took a quick look around. In the far corner she spotted her stepson Phillip with a dark hair man whom she seen before, but never met.

    “Who’s your friend Phillip?” Olivia purred in sexy tone and devious smile on her lips, “I’ve seen you before but I don’t think we’ve ever had the pleasure. Olivia Spencer Spaulding.”

    **********

    Lillian Raines sat her coffee cup down, “Has Alan mentioned anything about the Cedars project?”

    Beth looked across the table, “I don’t know what you’re talking about mom.”

    “Have you not read a newspaper Beth? Cedars is finally approved the much needed renovations. The board decided to offer the project to both Spaulding Enterprise and Lewis Construction a few days ago.”

    She shook her head, “I don’t know anything about it, I’m sorry. Alan hasn’t mentioned anything but I don’t see Alan much lately since Alexandra left town.”

    “I saw her the day after you and Phillip left for Las Vegas and something was not right with her, she was acting suspicious, more than usual of course.”

    “Of course.” Beth smiled and signed the credit card receipt. “You said Lewis has a shot at the project?”

    “Mm-hhm.” Lillian answered, “Oh no, I know what you’re thinking…”

    “Billy Lewis is a fine man mother. You could do worse.”

    “I have done worse. But Billy and I just friends, we’ve known one another for a very long time, end of story.”

    “Right.” Beth smiled, “For now I’m sure, but I could see something more happening there, if you would just pursue it a little more diligently.”

    “Oh yes, of course like you pursued Phillip?”

    “Don’t you turn this around on me.”

    “Oh, well of course I am, I’m your mother and that’s what I do best.” She didn’t miss a beat, “Have you and Phillip told Lizzie you’ve remarried yet?”

    **********

    “I’ll go.” Holly volunteered.

    “Oh no you won’t.” Blake informed her, “You’re going to stay right here and tell me everything, mother.”

    “Blake thinks that you and I…” Ross began.

    “Shut…your…mouth Ross.” Blake cut him off, “Not one more word. Do you understand?”

    “Blake what’s going on?”

    “Like you don’t already know?” She asked, “Are you sleeping with him? Because he says you’re not but I got some damning pictures that looks like you are, mom!”

    Holly rubbed her throbbing forehead and asked, “Sleeping with Ross? Oh God Blake, do you really think that I would do that to you?”

    “You’ve done a whole lot worse.” She reminded her, “Ross told me his version of the story, so please, by all means out with mom. Are you sleeping with him?”

    Holly shook her head, “No, Blake, I’m not sleeping with Ross. And I can’t even believe that you would think such thing. Do you honestly believe that I would inflict that kind of torture on you?” Holly asked.

    “Then explain…” Blake reached for her pictures, “explain these pictures.”

    **********

    “What?!” Bill was shocked, “Seriously? Mom? Do not tell me that I rushed home and left my job just so you could grill me about my sex life?”

    “I know how it sounds son, but I happened upon some serious information the other day and…just answer the question Bill. Yes or no?”

    Bill gritted his teeth and asked, “I’m not going to answer that, I’m sorry. My personal life, who I sleep with is none of your business mom.”

    “If she’s carrying your child son, then I’m sorry, but it is my business.”

    “What did you say?” Bill questioned, “Michelle’s pregnant?”

    “I overheard her and Nola talking at the cemetery.” Vanessa touched Bill’s arm, “Honey she said that she was unsure of who the father was, you or Danny Santos.”

    “You’re mistaken. Michelle’s not pregnant, she can’t be.” Bill muttered under his breath.

    “So you did and her…”

    “Yeah.” Bill answered, “We did.”

    “And she’s not bothered to tell you yet?”

    “No. She left a few months ago with Ed, the went to Washington D.C. and the two of us haven’t seen one since she’s gotten back.” Bill headed towards the door, “I need to get some air, I’ll be back.”

    “Bill…Little Bill.” Vanessa called after him but he kept walking and she sighed heavily.

    **********

    “Olivia this my brother, your stepson, Alan-Michael.”

    A light triggered in her head, “Of course, little Alan-Michael, I’ve seen pictures. And your father was supposed to introduce the other day at the board meeting but he had more pressing things to take care of.”

    “Yes as a matter of fact he did.” Alan-Michael replied, “Phillip’s been getting me up to speed on everything that’s been happening around here.”

    “Well your brother here is delight.” Olivia cut her brown eyes at him and smiled, “Can I buy you boys another round?”

    “No actually I think we’re fine Olivia.” Phillip answered.

    “I wasn’t talking to you honey. Alan-Michael why don’t you walk me over to the bar buy me a club soda and we’ll get to know one another, better.”

    Alan-Michael glanced at Phillip in an attempt to say, ‘Save me.’

    “We were just about to leave Olivia.” Phillip cut in, “Alan-Michael has to meet his wife, he’s married, much like you and myself.”

    “What?” Olivia questioned, her tone much different than before, “Did you say you’re married?”

    “Phillip?” Alan-Michael questioned. “When did this happen?”

    “Last week.” He answered, “Beth and I went to Las Vegas, spur of the moment and tied the knot.”

    “Well…isn’t that just icing on the cake.” Olivia muttered under her breath and walked away towards the bar. “If you’ll excuse me.”

    Both men watched the very pregnant woman walk away and Alan-Michael asked, “There’s more than meets the eye with you two isn’t there?”

    Phillip shook his head, “You have no idea.”

    “Mrs. Spaulding would you like a drink?” The waitress asked, “Mrs. Spaulding.”

    “Club soda with lime please.” Olivia replied as she watched them leave the bar. “The bitch actually listened to me…” she said under her breath, “damn!”

    **********

    Beth Raines Spaulding shook her head, “We’re not having this discussion again. Lizzie is our daughter and we’ll tell her in due time.”

    “In due time? That’s wonderful, it really is Beth.” Lillian tossed her napkin on the table, “Let me ask you something what are you so afraid of?”

    “I’m not afraid of anything mom. Lizzie just got back from boarding school and she’s adjusting to a new school, college classes at Springfield University, making new friends and I just don’t think that dumping this in her lap before she’s ready is a good idea.” Beth sipped the rest of her coffee, “And my husband happens to agree with me.”

    “Beth…”

    “Mother, we’ve had a very pleasant afternoon, let’s not ruin it with another fight about my marriage and my daughter. Please.”

    “Fine.” Lillian gave in, “But I’m just going to say this one last thing.”

    “And what is that?”

    “You and Lizzie have been on shaky ground since your relationship with Bill Lewis and I would just hate for her to find out from someone else that her parents have gotten married again and kept it from her.”

    “You worry far to much.” Beth sighed.

    **********

    Flipping through them Holly shook her head, “That’s his suite at The Beacon, his home.” She answered, “An opportunity arose for Ross to get his position back at Springfield University, I was helping him. That’s all.” Holly took a seat on the sofa and rubbed her head again, “Blake, you are my everything, 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!”

    **********

    Next on "THE GUIDING LIGHT"
    - Ross and Blake worry about their relationship and Holly!
    - Alan-Michael makes takes a drastic step!
    - Marah and Shayne have dinner.
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