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  1. Josh
    STILLWATER, OK - Coming up next week on three all new episode of "THE LIGHT" Reva and Cassie come up with a plan to close in on her stalker! Plus, a daytime legend joins as a recast Bauer!

    THE GLOVES COME OFF


    With their children safe in Minnesota and away from Springfield, Reva and Cassie come up with a plan to smoke Reva's stalker out of hiding once and for all! "Reva has got to get her stalker out of hiding one way or another." Shares head writer Josh Hawkins who now confirms that Colleen Dion is in fact playing the woman who is making Reva's life a living hell.

    "Who the woman *really* is and what her motives are is another story all its own." Shares the scribe and while Reva and Cassie begin the preparation for drawing her out, Dion's character sets her sights on Dr. Mel Bauer all over again. "Mel has a few huge moments coming up, moments which will deal with the stalker."

    By next Friday look for Reva and Cassie's plan to kicked into high gear as they plan to smoke out the stalker!

    MIA: ROSS, BLAKE & HOLLY


    Fear not 'GL' fans this trio is not far from the minds of "THE LIGHT" writers. "I'm working towards setting up that story." Shares Hawkins, "It takes some time to figure out where I want to take the characters because in late 2002 / early 2003 the characters had little to do, so finding that story will take some careful thought."

    However, one storyline rumor circling out there is that "TL" will be revisited the Ross/Holly coupling this time with Blake looking in from the outside. Hawkins debunked that rumor however, "I've toyed with the idea and while readers may think that is where the story is heading, they shouldn't be so quick to judge."

    Whatever the story is, writers have promised that Blake, Ross and Holly are very much apart of "THE LIGHT" family and will be given a solid story as soon as it is in place.

    CASTING ROUNDUP

    Four big name ex-daytime stars are primed to hit "THE LIGHT" airwaves over the course of the next few months. "I've made it my goal to only hire out of work daytime actors/actresses with the exception of Alexa Havins who jumped ship from 'ALL MY CHILDREN' and assumed the role of Marah Lewis.

    Early on in the original casting process it was announced that former 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' star and Emmy nominated, Christie Clark would be joining the cast in what was then an unnamed role. Setsiders are now saying that Clark was originally tapped to play the role of Lucy Cooper Spaulding. Things however went south when Heather Tom became available, prompting Nancy St. Alban (ex-Michelle) to be given her walking papers.

    "The decision to recast Michelle was one that was carefully thoughtout of the course of the casting process." Head writer Josh Hawkins stated, "And it is one that I stand by one hundred-plus percent."

    Michelle who recently left Springfield with her father Dr. Ed Bauer and traveled to Washington D.C. to see cousin Mike will return to the canvas in the form of Clark on Monday, November 20. Look for Michelle and Ed to return to Springfield together on November 22 just in time for Thanksgiving with the Bauers.

    Heather Tom is scheduled for a mid-late December premiere that will incorporate the introduction of Dan Gauither as Alan-Michael Spaulding. Also returning early in 2007 will be Alan's ex-wife and mother of his biological son, Hope Bauer.

    "Bringing Hope back for Alan-Michael's story is going to be critical." Shares Hawkins, however that's all he is sharing. No details about the story were made avaiable. He did confirm who would be playing Hope this go around.



    JULIA BARR JOINS "THE LIGHT" CAST

    "We're very exicted about Ms. Barr's arrival to "TL" come this winter." Shares Hawkins. Barr who recently announced that she is leaving longtime soap opera, 'ALL MY CHILDREN' has signed for an undetermined amount of time. "We will play every beat of this character." Shares Hawkins, "I've been studying her background and am prepared to do her justice."

    For more information on all this casting news, stay tuned!
  2. Josh
    The Light: Episode 007
    Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Gus gets a telephone call from a buddy of his in Chicago. The cop in Chicago tells Gus that she has a lead on the safety deposit box key if he wants to come up they can check it out together. When Harley arrives, Gus cuts the conversation short.

    Josh and Reva receive word from Billy that Marah, Shayne and Tammy are all safe and secure in Minnesota with Bridget and Dylan.

    Alexandra meets with Beth...then later Blake and finally Harley!

    Lizzie returns to the Spaulding mansion and witnesses Olivia and her grandfather in an arguement and secretly sneaks out...without anyone seeing her. Later, when she goes to Towers to see her mother she hears another arguement between Beth and Phillip...that's when she decides something needs to be done to fix the Spaulding family! That's when she runs into Ben Reade.

    Mel receives another phone call from the mysterious woman, this time at the Bauer home! The "women" tells her that she doesn't deserve Rick and that she never has! The stalker continues and tells Mel that she's nothing but a worthless whore, no better than Reva Shayne. After the woman hangs up Mel decides against telling Rick.

    Lizzie strikes up a deal with Ben, she'll pay him lots of money if he'll help keep her hidden from the Spaulding family as she formulates a plan to save them all!
  3. Josh
    The Light: Episode 026
    "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Raines Winslow
    Wednesday, December 06, 2006

    A calm and beautiful sunny morning continues in Springfield, but today is the day that everything begins to change… Beth is overcome with grief as Lillian turns the television off and her daughter demands that she be told exactly what is going or she is going to leave and find out on here own…

    Word begins to spread across Springfield of the tragic and untimely death of Phillip spreads…Alan and Alexandra leaves the hospital. She tells Alan that he has to go back to the mansion and being making the phone calls. Alan is in sheer disbelief that his eldest son his gone, but Alexandra tells him to get it together for the sake of the family…she tells him to call Elizabeth and Alan-Michael…she has a driver take Alan home as she heads towards Lillian’s…

    Lillian reveals to Beth that Phillip was driving from Outskirts to they believe here…Lillian says at a stoplight…a man attempted to highjack him. Beth breaks down in her mother’s arms as Lillian tells her that he was shot in the chest…that he fought to hang on, but it wasn’t enough and he died. Beth continues to sob as Billy shows Alexandra in and up to Beth’s room…

    Shayne, Marina and Tammy come together to support Lizzie and comfort her after Alan tells her the devastating news. In a complete state of shock over the events, Lizzie asks how this could happen…as she breaks down in the comfort of her friends.

    Alexandra, Beth and Lillian grieve together over the tragic loss as Alex asks for a moment alone with Beth. She questions why they didn’t call her and Alex tells her Alan tried several times throughout the night but got no answer. Beth questions if he suffered and Alexandra assures her that she wouldn’t have allowed that…Alex tells her that Alan is at the mansion and he’s asking for her, to go and help with the funeral arrangements. Beth says that it really isn’t her place, that Alex and Alan should make them, alone. Alexandra hands Beth a small card that appears to be from a floral shop. Alexandra shares with Beth that Frank found it in Phillip’s jacket last night. Beth reads it and asks Alexandra if she read it…she assures her she didn’t…Beth tells Alex she’s going to vomit and hands the note to her. Alexandra reads it softly to herself, “Will you marry me, Beth?” “IN the LIGHT” with Beth Raines Winslow Continues…
  4. Josh
    The Light: Episode 031
    Monday, January 01, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening Beth repeats herself to Phillip and reassures him that she wants to marry him again and not wait anymore! Phillip remains stunned by what she has told him and questions why the rush. Beth explains her nightmare again and asks Phillip to marry her in Las Vegas…Phillip agrees to marry Beth and heads off to the mansion to pack!

    Alan and Olivia arrive at Towers for a late night dinner…just shortly after Billy and Lillian. Lillian insisted that she take Billy out for dinner, her treat as a gesture of showing him how thankful she is for staying with her when her tire was flat! As appetizers arrive, Lizzie steps off the elevator.

    Blake returns home from Outskirts and pays the babysitter. After pouring herself a nightcap she scrolls through the pictures of Ross arriving at his suite at The Beacon and then Holly minutes later. Blake shuts the camera off and through her tears checks on her children sleeping as she wonders what her next move will be regarding the man she loves and her own mother!

    Marah is still staying at the Santos Mansion and decides that her and Danny must once and for all decide what it is their doing after hit and miss moments. She goes into the main living room and makes her presences known…Danny is looking at plans of the Towers renovations and immediately smiles when she enters the room!

    Lizzie joins Alan and Olivia for dinner, but it is cut short when Olivia suddenly takes ill in the stomach…Alan rushes Lillian over to their table. Olivia insists that she go home and Lizzie stay to finish dinner with Alan, Billy and Lillian agree to take Olivia back to the mansion!

    Once Olivia is gone, Lizzie gets straight to the point as to why she wanted to see Alan: she wants him to help convince Phillip and Beth to let her attend Springfield University and live on-campus!

    Marah questions what is going on with them that since Thanksgiving they have played hit and miss with one another and she doesn’t want to live like that and that is why she should start looking for her own place, away from the mansion, away from Danny and away from her parents. Danny says that is probably a good idea, because with her gone it will allow them to know one another better and perhaps grow into to something more. Marah says she would like that very much.

    After Phillip has gone, Beth begins to pack her own suitcase. She suddenly gets a painful headache and begins to hear a man’s voice. The man warns her that she’ll never be happy with Phillip…NEVER!

    Phillip arrives at the mansion, calls the pilot to the Spaulding jet and begins to pack a bag for the trip. Downstairs Billy and Lillian arrive with Olivia who lies down on the sofa to rest. Billy receives a cell phone call and leaves to take it while Lillian goes to get Olivia some club soda to settle her stomach. Olivia quickly drifts off to sleep, just as Phillip is heading down the stairs, he recalls Beth’s proposal in the back of his mind and suddenly sees Olivia lying their…as she sleep she begins dreaming about Phillip and both relive the highs and lows of their short lived relationship.
  5. Josh
    Nominated for seven SONBC Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, "The Guiding Light" walked away leading the pack of winners! Below are the awards won and the material that was submitted for the win.

    Everyone at "TGL" thanks the blue ribbon panel for their dedication to seeing the awards through, fellow nominees and winners!

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    OUTSTANDING YOUNGER FEMALE CHARACTERWINNER: LIZZIE SPAULDING (MARCY RYLAN)



    Episode 028

    Lizzie’s reflection stared back at her almost mockingly as she just stood there. For the first time in a very long while, the spoiler Spaulding heiress felt completely helpless and alone.

    She closed her eyes, took a deep troubled breath and put her other earring in as her cell phone began to ring on her bed.

    “Shayne.” She said without any emotion, “Hello.”

    “Liz?” His sturdy voice spoke back, “Lizzie is that you?”

    “Uh-huh…yeah Shayne, it’s me.”

    “You holding up okay?”

    She shook her head no but answered something completely different, “Of course…best as can be expected, right?” Her eyes closed quickly and tightly. “Are…um, you guys…are you all going to be at the service?”

    “Of course. We wouldn’t be anywhere else.” Shayne replied, “Listen why don’t Marina, Tammy and I come over after school today…”

    Lizzie had stopped even listening after his first two words and stared out the window, “Shayne I need to go, I’ll call you later.” She tossed her phone to the foot of the bed, tears streamed down her face, she trembled, sobbed and cursed aloud, “Damnit!”

    In the doorway a small yet powerful voice spoke, “Daddy’s going to wash your mouth out if he hears you.”

    “James!” Lizzie answered completely caught off guard, “What are you up to buddy? Huh?” She asked as she wiped her face, “Come over here and sit down next to me.”

    “Why did you say that bad word?” The toddler asked, “Is it because you’re upset like Mommy too?”

    Lizzie shook her head, “Yeah.” She wrapped her arms around her little brother, “Did you see Mommy this morning?”

    “No. Lizzie, mommy wouldn’t answer the door.”

    “She probably slept with Nana.” Lizzie tried to explain, “You see Mommy hasn’t been feeling good lately and you know when we feel bad how we just want Mom, it’s like that with Nana.”

    James shook his head, “But why is Aunt Alex crying?” He paused tears formed in Lizzie’s eyes, “Is it because Daddy’s not home yet?”

    Suddenly Lizzie the wind was knocked out of her and she clutched her stomach. Through her own tears now she pulled James close to her. In a hushed whisper she spoke, “Yeah baby, Daddy not being home has a lot to do with it.”

    “Well how much longer till he gets here? I want the crying to stop.”

    Lizzie picked James up and sat him on her lap. She lightly stroked back his hair on his forehead, much like Phillip used to do. “The things is James…” she spoke softly through tears, “Daddy’s not coming home.”

    “Ever?”

    “Ever.” She answered, “You remember when your dog died last year?” James shook his head, “Yeah? Well you know then Lou went to dog heaven,” she wiped her face and asked for guidance under her breath, “the same thing has happened with Dad. But he’s not in dog heaven…he’s in people heaven.”

    “What’s the difference?” James asked with the an emotionless face, “Lizzie??”

    “Well…” she searched for the right words, “in dog heaven the dogs get to run around, eat treats and bark whenever they want, they just enjoy life. But you see in people heaven they have jobs. And do you know what Daddy’s job is?”

    James shook his head.

    “Daddy has an exciting new job and it’s very important. You know you could almost think of him as a superhero of sorts.”

    “Really?” James asked, “Like Superman?”

    “Kind of yeah. Daddy’s in Heaven and he’s like our own personal superhero angel.” Lizzie’s eyes filled, “And when you start missing him then you just look up and talk, because he’s with us, always.”

    James reached up and wiped Lizzie’s cheek, “Like a guardian angel?”

    She kissed his hand, “Exactly. Exactly.”

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    OUTSTANDING LEADING MALE CHARACTERWINNER: ROBERT NEWMAN (JOSH LEWIS)



    Episode 023

    Marah returns home, where she sees Josh sitting on the sofa waiting for her. She walks over and hugs him.

    “Marah, you don’t have any bags. Aren’t you ready to move back into the house yet?”

    “No I’m not ready yet,” Marah responds.

    “When are you going to be ready? Listen, I know that Tony’s death was hard on you. I understand that. But your mother did not mean for him to die. She knew home much you loved him. You need to find it in your heart to forgive her so that we can all move on with our lives just like Danny is trying to do,” Josh reasons.

    With this, Marah moves to the defensive.

    “Dad, Danny is not moving forward. He is stuck in a rut and can’t get out of it. He feels guilty and angry because mom killed his cousin.”

    Reva walks to the stop of the stairs and eavesdrops on the conversation.

    “Marah, didn’t Danny tell you? He’s not pressing charges against your Aunt Roxie for Tony’s death.”

    “What?!” Marah exclaims. “So mom walks away clean as a whistle yet again right? She’s a regular Houdini.”

    “Marah, your mom didn’t kill Tony…”

    “God Dad, open your eyes! When are you going to see mom for what she truly is?”

    At this, Reva walks down the stairs and asks, “What do you think I truly am Marah?”

    “Reva you should go back upstairs.” Josh warned, “Marah and I are going to have a little talk. She needs to learn some respect when she is in this house.”

    “No daddy, she asked.”

    “What do I think you are mom? Well, I think Aunt Roxie summed it all up. You’re a slut, a whore that has led us all along for all these years. Unfortunately, dad has suffered the worst under you little spell. Even now, he loves you so much. You are so stuck in that fountain that you couldn’t handle being a mother. Did you ever have a child that you actually raised yourself? Dylan? Me? Shayne? Jonathan? Nope, that’s all of us. Or is it? With you, there’s really no telling what other children you have hiding in the woodwork. Whenever Reva Shayne gets too domestic, she rides off in search of the next drama. You bring chaos wherever you go. This is just the last straw. God knows just how many people have fallen at the altar of Reva: Annie, Richard, Sonni, Olivia… Tony was just your latest victim!”

    “Marah enough!” Josh warns.

    “No Joshua, let her vent,” Reva says.

    “Well, I’m so glad I have your permission,” Marah cracks. “Dad, you are no better than she is. You play the victim whenever mother turns another trick, yet you keep yearning for it. You’re like some masochist and this twisted relationship with mom is just a long mutilation. But you don’t do anything but stand there and take it. Why? Are you so far up her dress that you can’t see straight? That makes you just as bad a parent as she is!”

    Reva’s temper grows as Marah berates Josh. At the last comment she puts her hands on Marah’s shoulders and slaps her daughter.

    “Listen Marah,” Reva sobs. “I know that you are grieving for Tony and I am so sorry that you have to go through that. And I know that in some small way that I am responsible for that. But I never wanted this. I know that I have made more than my fair share of mistakes over the years, but your dad does not deserve this. He has cared for you and loved you even when I was not there for you. So yell and scream or whatever you have to do to settle your anger at me, but I will not allow your father to be dragged into your rant!”

    Marah stands still, stunned that Reva would slap her. As she begins to cry, Reva interjects.

    “Oh don’t cry Marah. You only got what you asked for.”

    Marah’s anger rises to the breaking point. Marah screams, “Go to Hell,” and storms out of the room.

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    OUTSTANDING STORYLINE:REVA'S STALKER & TONY'S MURDER



    Reva Shayne Lewis took matters into her own hands when her brother-in-law requested her assistance in helping him die. Reva granted Richard’s wishes and he died, causing an enormous between her sister Cassie, a jail sentence and much later an unidentifiable stalker, this is when “THE GUIDING LIGHT” began.

    Reva used her position as a talk show host for WSPR to go on air in an attempt to air out her stalker, but he/she had other plans! Before the live “Reva Shayne” show could begin reformed mobster, Tony Santos found a suspicious bag and tossed it down a stairwell just as it exploded. Shaken up by what had just happened, Josh insisted that Tony take Marah and Shayne away from the studio and back their house. The Lewis children went as instructed even though Marah suspected that Tony could be the stalker after she had a stolen Lewis family picture in the lighthouse where he was living. Meanwhile, a mystery woman arrived at Olivia’s Bar where she and Edmund shared their mutual disdain for Reva. During the show Reva and Cassie’s pleaded for the stalker to come clean and confront Reva, instead they went after her children. The stalker called Marah and Shayne used the opportunity to sneak out of the house. At the Beacon, Shayne snuck in the back way in hopes of not being seen where he was attacked just moments after the stalker called WSPR!

    Frank, Harley and the entire Springfield Police Department worked at tracing both the WSPR and Marah’s call. They concluded finally that it came from a phone at the Beacon. Cassie ordered that phone logs and security DVDs be pulled and given to the police, meanwhile at the same time Tammy Winslow has returned from the station and finds her cousin Shayne bleeding by the payphone. While viewing the DVDs Frank and Harley see Edmund leaving the bar within seconds of the first phone call to Marah, then a person dressed in a trench coat at the payphone, suddenly turning and seeing Shayne. As he walked off Frank and Harley witness the mysterious figure attacking Shayne!

    Following the WSPR live show, Holly Reade who up until this point had been a suspect is cleared because she was at the station when the call came in producing the episode thanks her one-time lover and former son-in-law, Ross Marler for not doubting her innocence. The two embrace in a tender hug that is witnessed by Holly’s daughter and Ross’ ex-wife and current love Blake!

    After they gathered enough evidence, Harley and Frank arrested Edmund and charged him as Reva’s stalker. As Josh and Reva raced to Cedars to see how Shayne was doing, Reva vowed that they had to protect their children!”

    Even though Edmund had a clear-cut agenda and reason for wishing harm upon Reva he continued to insist that he was innocent of the crime. Luckily for Edmund he had a powerful friend with even more powerful connections: Alexandra Spaulding. She called in a favor from Bay City and Cass Winthrop arrived to assist Edmund with his case. Edmund was denied bail and formally charged, as Reva’s eldest son got on a plane to Springfield from Minnesota. Reva, Josh and Cassie breathed a sigh of relief having thought the stalker was caught, but that all soon changed. Reva discovered in Shayne’s hospital room a vase of black roses with the message, “Dial S for Slut…They’ve got the wrong person.” As Reva and Josh worry that everything is not okay, the mystery person dressed in a trench coat makes a phone call from a payphone inside Cedars to Dr. Mel Bauer. The stalker tells Mel, “You’re on my list…bitch!”

    Reva decided to do Edmund a favor and demands that Frank release him, against his wishes, but Reva persists. But before Edmund leaves, he comes face-to-face with her and she issues him a very stern, to the point warning about coming after or near her children. Reva reveals that through Alexandra’s help Edmund now has a job awaiting him in San Cristobel. Reva warns him about going near Marissa or Jonathan. Reva says she’ll be in contact with Alonzo and that she can be far more dangerous than he ever was!

    With Dylan Lewis’ arrival in Springfield he was brought up to speed on what is going on with his mother. Reva and Josh revealed to Dylan that they want him to take Marah and Shayne away from Springfield and to Minnesota. Dylan agrees, as Cassie reveals to Tammy that she will also be leaving Springfield and going with Dylan. Josh returns home with Shayne to find Billy, Dylan, Cassie, Tammy and Reva awaiting their return. Shortly after Marah and Tony arrive. Reva announces that Edmund was not the person that they were looking for and that her stalker is still out there somewhere and while she appreciates Tony’s help in protecting Marah and Shayne they have decided it would be in the best interest of the children if they left Springfield with Dylan and Billy. Shayne inquires as to where they are going and Josh explains that they will go to Minnesota until the stalker is caught once and for all. Marah is very angry that her mother would just send her away and despite trying to calm her down, she runs out of the house and speeds away. Devastated that she is putting her family through this Reva goes off and breaks down. Shayne goes after her and assures her that everything will be fine and that Marah will come around and see that leaving Springfield right now is for the best. Marah goes to the lighthouse and gets on the computer where she begins looking for plane tickets to Paris. She thinks that this is another ploy her father is using to keep Marah and Tony away from one another, distraught over everything that is going Marah begins to breakdown and realizes that if she wants to protect herself from not only the stalker but Josh and Reva and lead a normal life with Tony then she is going to have to do it her own way, with her own set of rules. She grabs a duffle bag from the closet and begins packing what clothes she has left at the lighthouse and that is when she comes across an envelope with Tony’s name on it. She opens the envelope and out falls pictures, newspaper clippings from the 80s through the present day, one that sticks out in her mind the most is the photograph of Reva and Josh at the country club fountain. The picture was clipped from the society page and the caption reads, “Tulsa bad girl Reva Shayne Lewis baptizes herself the slut of Springfield.” Marah begins to freak out and that is when Tony arrives, which sends her reeling. She asks where he got this information and he is without answers. Marah demands answers and he asks what has her so upset and that is when Marah shows him the note that was left for her at the nurse’s station at Cedars, “The water is warm. Make your mother, the slut proud before it’s too late.” Tony not understanding the connection is confused, Marah tells him that he knew about the Slut of Springfield incident and he sent that letter. Marah becomes uncontrollably angry with him and begin fighting with him. Saying that he’s had access to Reva all this time, he made the calls, broke into the house and probably paid someone to make those other phone calls during the live television show. Marah questions how much Tony had to pay to have Shayne beaten up and put in the hospital. Tony tried to calm Marah down and assure her he is not responsible for any of this, but she will not have any of it and declares that he should leave her alone, she says that he should never come anywhere near her ever again and storms out of the lighthouse. Tony goes after her in an effort to calm her down but Marah, gets ahead of herself and trips down the stairs, bruising herself up, allowing Tony to finally get to her. Scared that he is going to do something to hurt her, Marah tries to get away but is unsuccessful and Tony assures her that he has never seen those articles and knows nothing about the note she received. He tells her he loves her very much and only wants to keep her safe. Reva receives another threatening phone call, clearly a woman’s voice talking about Dylan’s return to Springfield. Unable to trace the call, Frank offers up that Reva should get the children out of Springfield immediately. Josh then calls Marah and reveals another call was made. She tells him she’ll be home soon. Marah tells Tony that Reva received another call and says that she is sorry for doubting him. Marah becomes shaken and unsure of what to do or even say, so she gets up and leaves Tony, without saying another word. Tony is devastated at how the two of them left things. The plane carrying Marah, Tammy and Shayne take off without a problem leaving Reva to wonder what her next move is going to be. Cassie arrives at Reva's and inquires on the kids in Minnesota. Reva tells Cassie that Billy just called and they are settling in all right. Reva tells her that Bridget has taken the girls shopping. Cassie says that they have got to figure a way to lure out Reva's stalker and she thinks she knows exactly how to do it!

    Mel is working the ER at Cedars when Judith arrives complaining of chest pains. Mel quickly puts her in an observation room and begins to exam the woman. Judith is very chatty about Mel's life as a doctor and woman, Judith inquires if Mel is married and she says she is to Dr. Rick Bauer. Mel is then called away, leaving Judith alone in the examination room. Lillian comes back and tells Mel that she has both good and bad news, as Judith listens outside the room: Lillian tells Dr. Bauer that she is suffering from fatigue and that it cannot be good for the baby! Mel is shocked to learn that she is pregnant and begs Lillian not to let Rick find out. Lillian agrees! Lillian runs into Mel as she is headed out to lunch and inquires if Mel has had a chance to tell Rick about the baby. Mel tells her that she hasn't and asks Lillian how far along she is. Lillian tells her without looking she believes 6-10 weeks. Mel thanks her and invites her to lunch, Lillian agrees but runs inside to get her purse...leaving Mel alone in the parking garage. Mel goes across the parking garage to bring her car around to meet Lillian when she drops her keys to the ground. From the back of the garage a car comes roaring towards Mel as she is standing up, the car strikes her sending Mel to back to the ground as Lillian returns! Lillian and a team of doctor’s work to stabilize Mel as she drifts into a drug induced coma! Mel has now been in her drug induced coma for two days. Rick is keeping a vigil at her bedside, when Lillian arrives. Out in the waiting room Judith arrives and spies on them. While the Lillian is in with Rick, the nurses station is left unmanned and Judith takes a moment to look through Mel's chart. She quickly learns that Mel was pregnant with Rick's baby and that the hit-and-run caused her to miscarry their baby. A thought that pleases her! Rick steps out of Mel's room for some coffee and Judith quickly steps in. She places what would appear to be a "Get Well" card by Mel's bed and quickly leaves...just as Rick is about to reenter the room. Rick adjusts himself by Mel's bedside and then notices the Get Well card. Rick picks up the Get Well card left by Judith and begins to open it. Rick is opening the "Get Well" card for Mel...Both he and Reva read the same thing at the same time, "“Tonight is the night you both pay for your sins.” Rick begins to worry and calls Lillian into Mel's room...she says she doesn't know what is going on and Rick tells her to call Harley. Back in Springfield...Rick finds himself at Outskirts...where he orders a shot of strong whiskey...the bartender pours him the drink as a woman approaches from behind questioning if Rick really wants to take that drink. Mindy asks Rick again if he really wants to take that drink and he says that it seems like the right thing to do. Mindy tells him to go ahead, drink it...then another, then another and another. Rick asks what she is doing and Mindy says that when Mel wakes up from her coma, she'll want Rick...he has to decide where he wants to be when that happens, by her bedside or slumped over some bar drunk. Rick doesn't say anything and Mindy says that she doesn't want Rick to go down the same path Ed went down...she tells him to make his choice, kisses his cheek and leaves. Rick is left to wonder if he should take the drink or not. Mindy receives a telephone call from her secretary in Paris. She copies the number down and hangs up. Mindy dials the number and Michelle Bauer Santos answers. Rick arrives back at the hospital and goes to see Mel. He tells Mel that he needs her to come back to him, now more than ever because he almost done something that would have sent their lives into a downward spiral...Rick begin to tear up and begs her to come back to him. Rick explains that someone hit her with a car and the doctors put her into a drug related coma so that her body could heal, which apparently it has done. Mel places her hand over her stomach and says she saw the woman who hit her...as Harley arrives with a picture of Roxie Shayne.

    Frank arrives at Josh and Reva's house to hear the idea Cassie has had about luring the stalker out of hiding! Cassie reveals that she wants to host a masquerade ball. Frank tells her it is going to be risky and that they will need a cover for the ball! The women struggle with an idea and Josh suggest that they hold a benefit in Richard's name for the library that Prince Alonzo is building in San Cristobel in Richard's memory. Frank says that he likes that idea and they will have to work make sure Cassie and Reva are the hostess, since the stalker has an agenda against Reva for her role in Richard's death. Cassie says that will not be a problem, that her and Reva are now a united front! Harley spots Josh at Company and she tells him Frank informed her about the ball at The Beacon. The two talk about what will happen at the ball. Harley promises that she will keep a personal eye on Reva all night long. Josh thinks back to when he lost Reva the first time and says that Harley has away of lending a helping hand when he needs it the most!

    Reva and Josh are dressing for the masquerade ball and he tells her to be very careful tonight up there that he does not want to lose her again. Reva assures him that Frank and Harley are taking every precaution to protect her. Josh is sorting the mail Harley brought in as Reva is finishing her make-up. He comes across the mysterious note and opens it. "You always did like to be the center of attention didn’t you? Even when you killed him it was all about you. You shall pay once and for all." He immediately calls Frank in and shows the note to Reva! The ball seems to be going off successfully so far. Frank however tells Josh that he is keeping Cassie and Reva secluded away so they can make their grand entrance together, in hopes of luring Reva's stalker out. Josh says that is if the stalker is even really here...as Frank goes to check on the women, Josh grabs Tony and pulls him aside. Before Frank arrives, Cassie and Reva are alone. Cassie reassures her sister that everything is going to be all right and that nothing bad is going to happen. Just then a knock is heard and an usher from the party delivers a note to Cassie, addressed to Reva. Reva is shaken by the note and feels uneasy about going through with the ball, but Cassie convinces her that it has to be done, just as Frank arrives. Cassie shows Frank the note and he says that most likely Reva's stalker is here, just as Harley enters with news about Rick's note...both are shocked to learn they are the same and Harley races off to Cedars, questioning where Gus is at. Against her better judgment Reva prepares to take the stage and Rick questions what in the hell is going on. Having been asked by Josh to keep an eye on Cassie and Reva...Tony offers his arm to escort Reva on the stage, which she gladly takes. Cassie introduces the Chairwoman of Prince Richard Winslow Foundation, her sister, Mrs. Reva Shayne Lewis...as Judith takes a place in the back of the room. Reva addresses the crowd about what a truly wonderful man Richard and that along with his widow and her husband, Joshua a scholarship foundation shall be sat up in conjunction with the building of "The Prince Richard Winslow Memorial Library" in San Cristobel...as the crowd applauses, Judith reaches into her hand bag, clutches a gun and whispers, "This is for you Johnny.” The applause at The Beacon dies down and suddenly everyone hears from the back of the room, "I baptize myself the slut of Springfield. Nothing but a common whore, a slut, a gold digging murdering jezebel. Isn’t that right Reva? Joshua? Cassie?" The entire party turns toward the woman as she pulls out a gun...Reva is frozen in the moment and whispers, "Roxanne", Cassie is pushed to the ground by an officer, Josh rushes towards Reva...as the gun is fired...police officers take Roxanne down, as Reva is also pushed to the ground, by someone other than a Springfield officer! Reva screams out as she sees Tony bleeding and calls out for a doctor and paramedics rushes towards his body! Reva is sobbing at Tony's side and begs him to fight this...she is weeping when the paramedics pushes her aside to see his son, Reva is crying beyond control as Josh takes her in his arms, she finally composes herself and then locks eyes with Roxie and charges after, "What have you done? Why?" Reva asks. Reva and Josh arrive at Cedars where they tell Danny and Cassie that Frank has Roxie in custody and that they will question her tomorrow. Reva says that Roxie is her sister and was responsible for stalking her, just as Harley shows the picture to Mel and she identifies her as the woman who ran her over. Rick is stunned to see Roxie after all these years, but does not tell Mel his connection to her. Reva apologizes to Danny and he says that it wasn't her fault and is almost ready to forgive her when a doctor comes out and breaks the news to Danny, that TONY HAS DIED! Tammy, Shayne and Marah return from Minnesota, the news of Tony’s death is kept from Marah as Reva prepares to confront Roxanne!

    At the police station, Reva and Josh arrive to find Rick waiting on them there. Reva hugs Rick and asks how Mel is doing. Rick says that she's getting better, that Michelle is with her now and Reva apologizes for Roxie's actions. Rick assures Reva that what Roxie has done is not her fault, just as Frank is arriving, he tells them that Roxie's about to be questioned. Reva, Josh and Rick settle in to listen as Roxie explains why she came to Springfield and stalked both Reva and Mel. Roxie begins that the love of her life, Johnny Bauer…Rick tells Josh and Reva that is his second cousin. Roxie goes on to explain that she and Johnny married in 1998, but in September 2001 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer…and that he died July 11th. Reva suddenly realizes that is the same day that she withdrew Richard’s life support as Roxie makes a stunning claim: “She killed him. That slut, she was jealous of what Johnny and I had…she murdered him and got away with it.” Roxanne continues to say that Johnny was in perfect health until Reva came in and pulled his life support. Rick is stunned and says that he has to talk to Frank… Frank leaves Roxie alone in the interrogation room and Rick reveals to him that Roxie’s story does not add up…that Johnny isn’t dead, he never had cancer…Rick says that he does still live in Tulsa and that he did marry Roxie…but the rest is all made up. Frank orders a deputy to put the call into the sanitarium and then goes back into question Roxie. In the interrogation room Roxanne explains no matter what she did growing up that Reva always had the attention of her mother Sarah and men. Roxie says that Reva knew how much she loved Johnny and Reva took him away from her. Frank questions why Roxanne would go after Mel and Roxanne explains that after she lost Johnny she realized the only other man she would love was her second love, Rick Bauer and she never thought Mel deserved to be with him. Frank leaves Roxanne and encourages Reva not to see her sister and makes a few phone calls. He soon learns that Roxanne escaped her sanitarium home, leaving Tulsa and in fact a very much alive Johnny back in Tulsa. Reva says she is glad that this is over and she does not want to press charges against Roxanne. Frank agrees, but says that it will be up to Doris Wolfe if charges are pressed against Roxanne for her role in Tony’s death. Frank explains that Roxie will be transported back to Tulsa, after the holiday. Rick returns to the hospital, where Mel is being released...he sets her down and tells her that Frank knows who was responsible for stalking her. Rick tells his wife about his past with Roxie Bauer and how his cousin is now married to her and how she came to get revenge on Reva and her...Mel is devastated and asks Rick where she is now. Rick tells her that Roxie is going back to Oklahoma, Rick says that he's just glad that she didn't do anymore damage than she did and takes Mel in his arms, as Mel has a flashback to learning she was pregnant and Lillian revealing that she miscarried the baby. Reva and Josh arrive home to find Cassie, Billy, Marah, Shayne and Tammy waiting on them. Marah says she knows that something is going on, because Billy wouldn't let her read the paper or watch TV, Marah demands to know what happened: Reva breaks the news to Marah and everyone that her stalker was in fact, their aunt Roxie...Reva's sister. Cassie says that her and Reva hosted a benefit in Richard's memory and Roxie showed up. Reva then tells Marah that Tony...protected her in more ways than she ever imagined. Reva tells Marah that Roxie shot at her and Tony took the bullet and died. Marah is devastated and storms off...as Shayne rushes after her. Shayne stops Marah before she drives off, he grabs her and she breaks down in his arms. Marah says this isn't fair, that she and Tony fought before she left for Minnesota. Shayne tells her that no one, but Roxie is to blame for Tony's death. Marah says she refuses to believe that, she says that Reva brought this upon herself...Marah says that she blames Reva for this...and she'll find it very hard to forgive her. Shayne holds Marah as she mourns Tony.

    The story at this point wraps and begins to tell other stories. Rick and Mel’s marriage struggles as she keeps the pregnancy from him. Reva, Josh and Cassie worked to put their family back together. Devastated over Tony’s death Marah pushed her family away and blamed Reva for his murder!
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    ANNOUNCER: This week on "THE LIGHT"....It's a November to Remember...



    ANNOUNCER: A family addiction...Prepares to claim another victim

    Rick: "Whiskey."

    ANNOUNCER: Until a friend steps in...

    Mindy: "Michelle, it's Mindy Lewis...we've got a problem."

    ANNOUNCER: Plus...The search for the truth has brought him here...Now Gus prepares for the outcome...



    Gus: "It's now or never..."

    -AND-



    Reva: "I'm done living like this Joshua...it ends tonight."

    ANNOUNCER: The moment you've been waiting for...Reva's STALKER ... IS ... REVEALED, but at what cost?"

    Joshua: "REVA!!"

    ANNOUNCER: This week on "THE LIGHT"...
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    The Light: Episode 038
    Saturday, January 13, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening At Lillian’s house Beth is packing her belongings with Alan-Michael and Lucy’s sudden unannounced return she and Phillip postponed informing Lizzie and the family about their marriage. Lillian questions if Beth came home the night before and she responds by assuring her mother she is a grown woman who can take care of herself! Lillian notices the suitcases and asks Beth if she is planning another business trip…

    Olivia surprises Alan with breakfast in bed on his first day as CEO of Spaulding Enterprises. The two seem to be very happy and close until the subject of Olivia’s business venture is brought up, Alan slyly changes the subject, however Olivia notices and continues to grow more and more concerned that he is not taking her seriously.

    Marah goes on a job interview at a company in Springfield…she reveals that she just graduated from Springfield University in December with a degree in business administration and fashion design. The interviewer offers Marah the only position that their company has open: receptionist with the promise of a promotion in nine to twelve months. Marah is polite, but declines the offer hoping for something better to come along!

    At their suite at The Beacon Alan-Michael finally convinces Lucy to stay a few more days in Springfield after a long fight. She informs him that she did not leave Europe just so he could have another shot an impressing his father, Lucy tells him that she thought that ship sailed a long time ago. A-M assures her that it is, but clearly he is lying to her!

    Gus takes Vera to Company to meet the people in his life, such as Harley’s family. Vera is enjoying every minute of being in the spotlight as Gus’ biological mother and he seems relieved to have finally found some answers.

    Lucy and Harley meet at The Beacon for coffee and a catch-up. Harley seems thrilled that Lucy is staying in Springfield awhile longer and begins to update her half-sister about Vera and Gus’s search, it becomes clear the two have kept in touch through the years. Harley tells Lucy that she knows Alexandra is keeping something from her and she intends to find out what it is…Lucy tells Harley that could be difficult since Alex left Springfield after the board meeting!

    Beth stuns Lillian when she announces that she and Phillip went to Las Vegas where they remarried! Lillian is in silence and immediately questions what Lizzie has to say about this, when Beth tells her that she doesn’t know yet Lillian begins to criticize her daughter’s choices. Lillian questions why this happened suddenly and Beth tells her because she no longer wanted to live life without Phillip, that she knows he loves her and she him. Beth warns her mother to get on board with her decision and if she can’t do that then stay out of her life!

    Vanessa telephones Little Bill and tells him that he needs to come to home to Springfield immediately, because she doesn’t have much time to stay and there is something that she must tell him, now! Bill tells her that an ice storm has grounded many planes leaving Tulsa…Vanessa tells him to do his very best and hangs up…she wonders to herself how Michelle could keep something so important, like a baby to herself and not tell Bill.

    Having stormed out with luggage in tow, Lillian demands Beth stop where she is and not leave like this. Lillian tells her daughter: “I’m your mother, grown or not, don’t you dare give me ultimatums young lady.” Lillian says that it is very sudden, but if she feels comfortable in the relationship then she’s happy for the both of them, but says that they have to tell Lizzie.

    Having rerouted her air travel because of the snow storm pasing through Oklahoma as well as Colorado and Kansas, Sandra arrived in Oakdale and took a taxi to Memorial Hospital, where she finds her son…
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    HEARST & DOUGLAS FIND "THE LIGHT"


    "Decisions had to be made for the sake of the story." Says head wirter/executive producer Josh Hawkins in regards to the sudden casting shocker! "It's about the image you see for the character, mine along with Dan's changed."

    The recently Emmy nominated Dan Gauthier who joined "The Guiding Light" in November 2006 as the recast Alan-Michael Spaulding has been let go. "I was in a hurry to bring the character back and at the end the day Gauthier was not our A-M." Hawkins continued. "Plus we have a storyline coming up through the summer that will rock Springfield and Hearst has so much history with the series it made perfect sense."

    Hearst won an Emmy for his role on the CBS "Guiding Light" in 1991 will begin to appear as Alan-Michael immediately. Even though A-M is mentioned in the next two episodes it won't be until Episode 062 that Hearst begins. "He'll be sharing scenes with Shayne." Shared Hawkins, "This storyline is so exicting and just the images of Hearst with young Ben Hogestyn (Shayne) is amazing. Plus when you put him side by side with the talented Heather Tom (Lucy) it just works."

    Also joining the cast on as a "Special Recurring Player" similar to that of Krista Tesreau (Mindy) and Maeve Kinkead (Vanessa) is soap veteran Jerry Douglas (ex-John Abbott, Y&R). "He'll be playing the role of Mike Bauer." Confirmed Hawkins, "We'll be seeing him off and on as storyline requires much like Mindy and Vanessa."

    Douglas first appears as Mike Bauer in episode 061.

    Hawkins does admit that for the moment the recasting is done, "I do it quite often, but it's about the vision you see for the character. To date the roles of: Michelle Bauer Santos, Hope Bauer, Alan-Michael Spaulding, Lucy Cooper Spaulding, Marah Lewis and Shayne Lewis have all been recast.

    Also look for either Linda Gray or Stockard Channing to make a guest appearance in the near future. "We have a storyline planned for Mindy and Marah." Hawkins said, "One of those veteran actress will be making a brief two-three episode run in the very near future."

    Toby Poser last airs as Amanda Spaulding during Episode 063 after Roger's will is read! "Something very unique happens during that episode for Amanda, dont' miss it." Teases the scribe.

    And finally the following casting call has been sent out and the producers are seeking a well established daytime or primetime veteran actor to fill the role. All suggestions are welcome:

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    The Light: Episode 039Thursday, January 17, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening
    Braxton and his mother, Sandra have a special reunion that is mixed with emotions. He inquires as to what she is doing in Oakdale, when they clearly talked about her going to Springfield. Sandra tells him that she just wanted to see his face before she arrived in Springfield…he tells her that’s nice and then becomes very cold and angry with her and tells her to stick to the plan!

    Harley frantically begins searching for where Alexandra could have fled off too. In hopes of finding some information she sneaks into Alexandra’s old office at Spaulding Enterprises and hopes to find something…only to be caught red handed by Phillip!

    Vera and Gus return home…alone in her bedroom Vera images what life will be like for her and Gus years down the road and in that life she envisions Harley to be DEAD and not apart of it! She is jolted back to reality when Alexandra calls and tells her she is staying at a house tucked far away in Maine!

    Vanessa asks Billy if he’s heard anything from Little Bill and he tells her he has not. Billy then inquires as to what has got Vanessa so worked up so suddenly. She decides to tell him what she’s learned, Vanessa reveals that Michelle Bauer Santos is pregnant and that their son could be the father!

    Phillip demands to know what Harley is up to and she tells him that she is looking for Alexandra. Phillip tells her that he has no idea and notices that she is wound pretty tight…he suggests that Harley get away and notes the time they spent together at a house in Maine! Harley’s wheels begin to turn and Alexandra’s whereabouts dawn on her!
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    Volume 1, Issue 1
    March 3, 2007

    The "LIGHT" Goes Out?
    Rumors seem to be making the rounds that "THE GUIDING LIGHT" is running straight towards cancelation! With many recent announcements that such blogs as "King Reilly's DAYS," "The World of Oakdale" and "Guiding Light: The Brotherhood" were headed to towards the great beyond soon (TWOO ended March 2) that "The Guiding Light" was next.

    “Absolutely and completely false!” Assured executive producer Josh Hawkins. “Dan and I have been working on schoolwork, jobs and other activities.” He continued. But outlines are still being planned, scenes are being written and episodes are being published. The Guiding Light will be a fixture in the SONBC lineup for many, many more days to come.

    “Our light is bright! The stories we’re working towards telling will have long lasting ramifications in Springfield!” Teased Hawkins.

    IN the LIGHT with...Maureen Garrett
    SONBC: Are you enjoying working more these day?
    MG: Are you joking? (Laughs) I'm in love with The Guiding Light these days. It is very reminiscent of what it once was. Josh and Dan have a great hold on who Holly is and what makes her tick.

    SONBC: When Josh arrived on the scene last summer he shocked the industry with stepping back in time. How did you feel about that?
    MG: Josh stepped back to a time that was good, Holly's relationship with Ed I always felt was a missed storyline, so to be able to play it again is amazing, quite simply.



    SONBC: There for awhile it looked as though Holly would be betraying Blake.
    MG: The thing about that story is it would have made sense either way we went. I can say that it was tweaked and changed a bit once Dan joined as co-head writer. Josh did propose a story that was good, but what we have coming up in the next few weeks and into March is...some of the best stuff I've done in a very long time.

    SONBC: Care to share with readers what that "stuff" is?
    MG: (Smiles) Holly has quite a few fires burning at the moment. From Blake to Ross and Ed and these migraines it's all about to explode. March is going to be HUGE for Holly and I'm looking forward to playing the role again and this material because it is out of this world.

    Next Week: Ben Hogestyn's "IN the LIGHT" about his new job, new storyline & working with Kim Zimmer!

    Week of March 5th

    - Marah tells Danny to end things for good with Cassie!
    - Harley and Lucy find Alexandra!
    - The Cedars projects battle is on: Lewis vs. Spaulding.
    - Shayne's world will be rocked & literally changed forever!

    Casting New



    - Matt Lanter (Derek) who debuted as Derek Bowden in 2006 shortly after "TGL" debuted. "Matt is on recurring at the moment but that could change as the story continues." Said co-head writer Dan Gobble. Lanter returns in Episode 051.

    - Soap icon and veteran actress Julia Barr wraps up her first stint in the recast role of Hope Bauer in Episode 053. "She'll be back, don't worry." Gobble continues. "This was always the agreement that she would come on for a limited run but return full-time eventually.

    - Also in non-casting news and more behind the scene information, creator of the blog, "Guiding Light: The Brother" Michael Allen will soon join "TGL" blog as a story consultant. "I made an official offer to Michael immediately after he announced he would end "GL:TB" and he accepted. Dan and I look forward to working with him." Says Hawkins.

    This idea was inspired by the SONBC Blog “Salem Lives” and their weekly SL Insider, much thanks to Phoenix and Roman and make sure to check out their awesome “DAYS” blog!
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    The Light: Episode 006
    INSIDE THE LIGHT: The Lewis Family, Part Two
    Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Josh and Billy leave to go out and search for Marah, while Tammy and Shayne go upstairs to pack up some clothes. Dylan asks Reva if she thinks this is the best idea and she assures her son it is and apologizes for putting him in this position.

    Tony not understanding the connection is confused, Marah tells him that he knew about the Slut of Springfield incident and he sent that letter. Marah becomes uncontrollably angry with him and begin fighting with him. Saying that he’s had access to Reva all this time, he made the calls, broke into the house and probably paid someone to make those other phone calls during the live television show. Marah questions how much Tony had to pay to have Shayne beaten up and put in the hospital. Tony tried to calm Marah down and assure her he is not responsible for any of this, but she will not have any of it and declares that he should leave her alone, she says that he should never come anywhere near her ever again and storms out of the lighthouse. Tony goes after her in an effort to calm her down but Marah, gets ahead of herself and trips down the stairs, bruising herself up, allowing Tony to finally get to her. Scared that he is going to do something to hurt her, Marah tries to get away but is unsuccessful and Tony assures her that he has never seen those articles and knows nothing about the note she received. He tells her he loves her very much and only wants to keep her safe.

    Reva receives another threatening phone call, clearly a woman’s voice talking about Dylan’s return to Springfield. Unable to trace the call, Frank offers up that Reva should get the children out of Springfield immediately.

    Josh then calls Marah and reveals another call was made. She tells him she’ll be home soon. Marah tells Tony that Reva received another call and says that she is sorry for doubting him. Marah becomes shaken and unsure of what to do or even say, so she gets up and leaves Tony, without saying another word. Tony is devastated at how the two of them left things.

    The SPD sets tight security around Josh and Reva’s house. Reva shares a tender goodbye to her children and apologizes to Tammy for all of this. They get Marah, Shayne and Tammy secured in one car, followed by Billy and Dylan in another Harley and Frank is with the children and they arrive at the airport.

    The plane carrying Marah, Tammy and Shayne take off without a problem leaving Reva to wonder what her next move is going to be. Next on THE LIGHT Reva and Josh plan their next move. Lillian has surprising news for Mel. Alan & Phillip prepare for "The Ex-Wives Club Redux"
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    The Light: Episode 015
    Monday, November 20, 2006 Cassie arrives at the airport and awaits the return of Shayne, Marah and Tammy. Outside in the terminal, Cassie assures all three of them that the police have Reva's stalker, locked up and behind bars. Shayne questions who it was and Cassie tells the three of them that Reva and Josh want to talk to all of them together. Billy arrives from getting the luggage and hugs Cassie, in her ear he whispers they need to go, Tony's death has made the front page of the newspaper! They all leave!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



    Step "IN THE LIGHT" with Reva Shayne Lewis & Roxie Shayne Bauer
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    This week on THE LIGHT...



    ANNOUNCER: Olivia confronted Beth with the truth...

    Olivia: When are you going to wake up from this dream...

    ANNOUNCER: But Beth is keeping something from everyone...



    Beth: I think you should go Olivia...

    ANNOUNCER: Everything changes for Beth...in the blink of an eye...

    Beth: PHILLIP!!!

    Only on SONBC Daytime!
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    The Light: Episode 001 The KSPR studio is secured after the bomb exploded in the stairwell. Even though Harley and Frank assure Reva that everything is all right, she insists that Tony take Marah and Shayne back to the house, with police escorts.
    At The Beacon, Edmund is in the bar having a drink when a mysterious women with dark, short hair arrives and introduces herself as Judith as the Reva Shayne Show comes on.
    At the Bauer house, Danny arrives to pick Robbie up. Michelle is clearly upset after he leaves. At the kitchen table, she breaks down knowing that she should let him go but just can’t, as Mel arrives.
    Before leaving KSPR, Marah (Alexa Havins) has a flashback to finding the picture from Reva’s house at the lighthouse among Tony’s things. But finally decides to go with him, for Shayne telling herself that she can protect herself if need be.
    After her children are gone, Reva begins her show, tempting her stalker to call and give her a piece of their mind.
    However as the show goes to a commercial break they learn that the phone calls they are receiving have been dead ends, pranksters. Cassie decides to take matters into her own hands.
    At home, Marah answers yet another threatening phone call and it is traced to The Beacon prompting Shayne to sneak out of the house without Marah, Tony or the police noticing he is gone.
    At the Bauer house, Mel realizes that her sister-in-law is having a hard time letting Danny go and questions her relationship with Bill. Michelle shares with Mel that her relationship with Bill was nothing more than a distraction from Danny. Mel questions if Michelle is going to end her lifelong friendship with Bill over their failed relationship. Michelle reassures her that the two will remain friends and assures Mel that letting Danny walk away was difficult, but she knows it was for the best.
    Shayne arrives at The Beacon. Reva and the police finally receives a phone call that the police are able to trace while at the same time, Shayne is attacked from behind! Next On 'THE LIGHT' For Alexandra the walls seem to be closing in! Blakes sees something that upsets her! An arrest is made in Reva's stalker case.
  15. Josh
    The Light: Episode 002
    Wednesday, September 6, 2006 The Spaulding mansion is buzzing as Alexandra shuts the Reva Lewis show off and goes over to the safe behind the painting and pulls out the mysterious bracelet and has a flashback: Alexandra goes to Company where she runs into Buzz. She tries and fails to defend herself to him and leaves. Buzz finds her outside in tears, and there, they have a more honest, open exchange. She tries to do what is right but finds herself turning into the person she despises most, Brandon. Buzz tries to tell her that it doesn’t have to be this way, but we sense that she is in way too deep and doesn’t know how to get out, but Alan's return from the island jolts her back to reality.

    At The Beacon Frank and Harley busts into Olivia's bar to find it empty---all but one cell phone lying on the bar.

    Reva, Josh and Cassie are all together at KSPR in a secured room. When a police officer tells them that the stalker called home and Marah took the call. Worried for her children, Reva demands that she be taken home immediately.

    Sam returns to his suite at The Beacon to find a restless Olivia awaking from a dream. She tells her brother about it: there was something wrong with the baby and she confessed to Phillip that it was his baby. Sam is acting worried and Olivia picks up on it. He reveals he misplaced his cell phone. He offers Olivia advice about her situation telling her to make a decision best for her, make peace with it and move forward.

    Alan reveals to Alexandra that his loving wife had him held prisoner on the island and that his only saving grace was Ben Reade. Alexandra however is very short, distant and clearly upset with Alan over something, but does not tell him what and storms out of the mansion. After she's gone Alan goes over and closes the safe, wondering what Alex has been up to in his absences.

    Frank calls Josh and alerts him that they have a lead with the cell phone they found in the bar. While at the same time Cassie orders the phone logs from The Beacon be turned over to the SPD immediately, as well as security camera DVDs.

    Tammy returns from the station and when going to her suite finds Shayne in a back hallway bleeding! She calls 911, then Cassie. After getting off the phone with Tammy, Cassie tells everyone that Shayne was found at The Beacon by a payphone in a pool of blood.

    Frank and Harley begin viewing the DVDs from The Beacon as well as the phone records. They soon view Edmund leaving the bar within second of the first telephone call to Marah and then on the DVDs they see a person dressed in a trench coat and hat at the payphone. They see the figure leave and then later return, placing the person at the payphone at the time of the call to the station and then later they see Shayne Lewis arrive and be attacked.

    Feeling as though she may finally be cleared and have her name taken off the suspect list, Holly embraces Ross for not doubting her, an innocent gesture witnessed by Blake who thinks he wasn't so innocent.

    A rookie SPD arrives to tell Frank and Harley the cell phone belongs to Sam Spencer and there were no calls to the KSPR station.

    As she is coming down to the lobby, Olivia and Alexandra come face to face! Liv inquires as to if Phillip is home and Alex tells her he is not, but informs her that her husband Alan is. Before leaving, Alexandra issues Olivia a stern and firm warning: stay away from Phillip and make her marriage to Alan work, telling her Phillip will never love her the way Olivia wants him to, that it's not in Phillip's blood to love any woman like that unless your name is Beth Raines.

    Harley and Frank arrive at Edmund's suite to question where he was during the times the phone calls where made and he says at the bar, despite no one having seen him at that exact moments. Frank is forced to place Edmund under arrest as Reva's stalker.

    On their way to Cedars Reva tells Joshua: "This is the final straw Joshua. We have to protect our children, I have to protect all of my children...once we know Shayne is okay I'm calling Dylan and Marissa." Next On 'THE LIGHT' Alan confronts Olivia! Phillip & Beth return from their trip. Gus gets some answers regarding Roy Baker.
  16. Josh
    CASTING ROUNDUP


    STILLWATER, OK - "LIGHT" fans will want to read the latest episode (025) of the blog before reading the casting news in this report...

    In a stunning, unforseen move...



    GRANT ALEKSANDER has been released from his contract and duties at the blog, effective immediately. During the latest episode an "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Chamberlin as Phillip's true love and ex-wife, readers learned that Phillip was killed, "how is still a mystery." Says blog head writer Josh Hawkins. "The decision to remove Aleksander from the canvas was difficult but the stories that it opens up for the survivors was to good to pass up." Hawkins continued.

    To mourn the fallen Spaulding look for special appearances by Krista Tesreau (See Story) and Mary Kay Adams [india] who will both be attending Phillip's funeral, slated for later this week. Cast and crew were devestated to hear about the news, but knows the show must continue.



    In addition to Adams and Tesreau's return, Dan Gauither and Heather Tom debut as Alan-Michael and Lucy Spaulding when they also return home for Phillip's funeral. The couple go on contract status upon their arrival in Springfield this week.

    Also...RUMORS are circling that a primetime CBS actress on a popular new fall television series has been contacted for a possible four-six week stint while her hit drama is on hiatus...
  17. Josh
    ANNOUNCER: It's a November to Remember on "The Light"…

    (Lizzie peeks into the Spaulding study...)

    ANNOUNCER: The spoiled rich girl is back in town...

    (Lizzie at Towers sees Phillip & Beth)

    ANNOUNCER: Now it's up to her to restore the family she loves!

    Lizzie: You've got to help and if you do...you'll be amply rewarded.

    -AND-

    ANNOUNCER: She took back her empire and now she must fight for it again!

    Alexandra: We will now vote on who should be the new CEO of Spaulding Enterprises.

    ANNOUNCER: This week on 'The Light'
  18. Josh
    This week on THE LIGHT...



    ANNOUNCER: What happens in Vegas...

    Beth: Phillip marry me! We'll go to Vegas...

    ANNOUNCER: Doesn't always stay in Vegas...

    Beth: This is a fresh start Phillip, for us! No secrets, promise me...

    ANNOUNCER: It could be a whole new beginning, if he tells her EVERYTHING...

    Phillip: I promise Beth...no secrets!

    ~AND~

    ANNOUNCER: One woman heads towards Springfield...

    Flight Attendant: Enjoy your flight ma'am!

    Sandra: Thank you, thank you very much.



    ANNOUNCER: Pamela Reed joins "THE LIGHT" cast...

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

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

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

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

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

    'The Light' is slated to premiere in mid-September 2006.
  20. Josh
    The Light: Episode 032
    Wednesday, January 03, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening As a new morning dawns over Springfield, Blake returns home from dropping the kids off at school. Once back home she prepares to crawl back into bed and stay there all day. She picks her cell phone up and sees Ross called earlier that morning. She listens to his heartfelt and loving message as tears swell in her eyes!

    Ross arrives at Spaulding Enterprise at the request of Alexandra. She tells him that after some serious soul searching she has now decided to step down as CEO of the company. Ross inquires as to why she asked him there in the first place…

    Alexandra informs Ross that she is leaving Springfield for an undetermined amount of time and according to the bylaws Alan will step in as CEO permanently. She tells Ross to draw up papers naming her COO of the company. Ross says that he’ll get to work on the papers and have them ready this afternoon. Alex thanks him and says Ben will be over later that afternoon. As Ross is about to leave Alexandra tells him not to say a word that he is officially on retainer for her!

    Having landed in Las Vegas late the night before Beth didn’t have time do much preparation for the wedding. After her and Phillip have breakfast she goes out to find a new dress for her wedding to Phillip. Filled with joy and excitement as she is shopping, Beth bumps into a complete stranger!
  21. Josh
    The Light: Episode 033
    Thursday, January 04 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins


    THE LIGHT Opening With the day off from the hospital Ed begins to take down the Christmas decorations from the house. After awhile Mel comes out and begins to help him. Ed takes the opportunity to share with his daughter-in-law a conversation he recently had with Rick…

    Beth puts the finishing touches to her makeup and dresses in her new white gown! She checks herself in the mirror and suddenly hears the same male voice in the back of her head warning her that she can never trust Phillip…

    Ed tells Mel that Rick feels she has become distant lately, especially during the holiday season and that Rick doesn’t know how to make her better. Mel is quiet and Ed says that worries him. Mel explains that she’s just been busy with things at the hospital, Ed should understand that and he assures her that he does. But Ed continues to tell Mel that she should also be concerned about her marriage as well as her career!

    Phillip finishes his phone conversation with Alexandra without revealing that he is in Las Vegas preparing to marry Beth. As he ties his tie Beth arrives at his door, ready to go the chapel to become Mrs. Phillip Spaulding all over again!

    As the sun shines high above the desert sand two important things are happening in Las Vegas: the mystery woman Beth ran into is her attic…outside on the front lawn is a real estate agency sign with the heading “SOLD” on top. As the woman digs through boxes she comes across an envelope of pictures marked, “COLORADO.” As she flips through her memories the answering machine picks up a telephone call revealing the woman’s name to be Sandra and that her flight arrangements to Springfield have been confirmed!

    Meanwhile, Beth and Phillip have arrived at a wedding chapel ready to be married, but before they enter Beth stops Phillip and asks him one final question: That there be no more secrets between them, ever and if he has a secret to tell her now…Phillip thinks of Olivia and seeing her at the mansion the night before and the baby, he ultimately decides not and vows no more secrets!

    At an unidentified airport in Europe a man and woman board a plane…destination New York City and then Springfield!

    In a small, yet intimate ceremony, Beth Raines Winslow and Phillip Granville Spaulding are united as man and wife!
  22. Josh
    This little light of mine...I'm gonna let it shine...
    And Now "The Guiding Light"


    The Guiding Light: Episode 042
    Monday, February 05, 2007
    Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins

    TGL Opening

    - Cassie is at Company with RJ, the Marler twins and Clarissa. Marina has just arrived and offered to take them back for ice cream and Cassie is finishing off her coffee when Blake returns.

    “Well that was a fast trip.” Cassie sighed motioning for her to sit down, “What happened?”

    “Where are my children?” Blake questioned.

    “I sold them in an auction while you were away Blake.” She answered, “What kind of question is that. Kevin, James and Clarissa are with RJ in the back having ice cream with Marina.”

    Blake threw her head back and sighed heavily, “Thank you for watching them.”

    “Don’t worry about it. Just tell me what happened between you and Ross.”

    “Cassie if I knew what was happening I wouldn’t be in this situation.” Blake sighed heavily again and ran her fingers through her hair, “You know what the worse part of this whole thing is?”

    “No what?”

    “If my mother and Ross were having an affair…I wouldn’t have any room to judge, I done the same thing to her.”

    “Blake,” Cassie attempted to reason with her, “You can’t honestly think that. The situation now is completely different, you have children with Ross, a family and that is something Holly never had with him.”

    “I just can’t help but think that somehow I brought this on myself, karma.”

    Cassie took Blake’s hand and spoke in a friendly tone, “Why don’t you go on back to the carriage house. Let me keep the kids for the rest of the day.”

    “I couldn’t ask you to do that.”

    “You’re not asking, I’m offering. Now go…” Cassie handed Blake her purse, “Go before Clarissa sees you and starts crying again.”

    “You really don’t mind?” Blake asked again and Cassie shook her head no, “Okay, thank you Cassie for everything. I’ll call you later.”

    **********

    - Olivia Spencer Spaulding stepped off the elevator and into a world she wasn’t quite familiar with, not yet anyway. If Olivia had her wish she would be an executive at Spaulding sooner much rather than later.

    “Good afternoon Mrs. Spaulding.”

    “Hello, Sherry. Is my husband busy?”

    “Actually no ma’am, he just finished his meeting with some board members. Should I let him know that you’re here?”

    Shaking her head, “No, that won’t be necessary. I think I’ll surprise him.”

    Olivia pushed open the office door and shut it behind her. “You don’t know what a turn on it is seeing you behind that desk.”

    “Olivia.” Alan spoke in his husky rumble, “I’m sorry I missed you at breakfast Phillip and I had an early meeting.”

    “It’s all right I thought I would surprise you with a late lunch, early dinner.”

    “I can’t. I wish that I could but I have investors coming in about half a hour and our meeting is of the up most importance.”

    Olivia poured herself a drink, “That’s too bad I was hoping you and I could discuss my proposal more in depth.”

    Alan was busy with folders and paperwork Olivia’s words didn’t register to him at first, “Your what Olivia?”

    “My business proposal, the one I talked to you about before Alexandra resigned as CEO of Spaulding.”

    “Oh, oh of course the fashion house division, I remember it now.”

    She slammed her glass down, “Obviously, Alan you don’t. It was an interior decorating division, not a fashion house.” Olivia walked across the office and to his desk, “You gave me your word Alan that after Alexandra’s meeting you would consider this and I don’t think you’re doing anything of the kind.”

    “Olivia…” Alan scolded, “Now is not the time to entertain any new ventures for the company. Alexandra has left me in a bind of sorts, she’s still the COO of the company and it’s hard as hell to get any work done when she is nowhere to be found.” He roared.

    “That sounds like an excuse Alan.”

    “Well quite frankly I do not give a damn about what you think it is Olivia. I am the head of this company and I said the timing isn’t right. I’m up to my neck in bills and paperwork that Alexandra needs to sign and I don’t know where the hell she is at.”

    “That is not my problem Alan. I am your wife, the mother of your child, but God help me Alan I am so much more than that and you of all people know it.” Olivia grabbed her purse and coat from the sofa and headed towards the door, “I will not be some stay at home mother who bakes cookies and admires your accomplishments. I have aspirations Alan, you knew that when you married me and if you won’t help me with them, then I’ll find someone who is able.”

    “Olivia!” Alan jumped from his chair, “Are you threatening me? Because I am not only the head of this company, but also your husband!”

    “You think I’ve forgotten that?” Olivia threw open the door, “I am reminded every morning when I wake beside you, when I put on your ring, all the time that I am Mrs. Alan Spaulding because you won’t let me forget it.” She was about to close the door, “You’re holding my hotel hostage and that’s fine for now, but Alan if you want me to stay a loyal wife you’ll find a way to get my division off the ground.”

    “And what if I don’t Olivia? What are you going to do about?”

    She shrugged her shoulders, “You’ll just have to wait and find out. I’m a ticking bomb Alan and when you least expect I’ll explode. Have a good day, darling.”

    **********

    “You shouldn’t be here.” Blake tied her robe and shut the door behind Ross, “How did you know I would be here anyway?”

    “I ran into Cassie at Company, she told me that you had come back here to think about what happened.” Ross walked across the living room, “What is going on with us Blake?”

    “Seriously Ross? You just seriously asked me that question. For starters, what is wrong is that you’ve been sleeping with my mother and Ross Marler do not stand here in my own home and try and deny it.”

    “That is exactly what I’m going to do Blake because I’m not sure where you’re getting your information from but that is a lie.” Ross defended, “I will not deny that I have been spending time with Holly, but our relationship is completely platonic.”

    “I never thought I would say this to you Ross, but you’re a liar and I have the proof.” Blake reached into her purse and pulled out the pictures, “You and my mother enjoy your platonic time at The Beacon? I hired a private investigator from Oakdale he followed the both of you there.”

    “It’s not what it looks like Blake, you have to give me a chance to explain.”

    “No need for explanations, what goes around, comes around, hmm? But the both of us were to blame for what happened all those years ago, so why am I the one who is being punished?” Blake turned away from Ross, her eyes filled with tears. “I never imagined that it would you that would break my heart like this.”

    Ross grabbed her shoulders and tried to turn her around but it was no use, Blake refused to move. “When are you going to get it through that tough, thick skull of yours Blake, nothing happened between your mother and I, I love you, only you.”

    The carriage house fell silent, “Okay then, if you’re not having an affair with her then why?” Blake faced him, “Why have you been spending all your time with her, why the secrecy?”

    “Your mother and the President of Springfield University are old friends, she and I have been working together in hopes that he would allow me to return to the faculty.” Ross admitted.

    “And that’s all? End of story?” Blake asked. “It’s a wonderful cover, Ross it really is.”

    “You don’t believe me?” Ross opened his briefcase, “Here then you read this. I don’t know what else I can do Blake. Everything that you’re mother I have been working on for the last few months is right there in writing.”

    Blake looked over the paperwork, contracts, recommendations and projected hire dates. “Looks good Ross, but I know a scheme when I see one.”

    “My God Blake, when are you going to realize that you’re completely wrong?” He questioned, “Go, go ask your mother about this, she’ll tell you, the truth.”

    “The truth, Ross…” Blake sighed as she threw open the front door.

    “Yes Blake the truth.” Holly answered from the doorway, “It’s time you heard it all!”

    **********

    - Two messengers from Cedars hospital arrive at Spaulding Enterprises and Lewis Construction at the same time.

    “I have a special delivery from Mr. Alan Spaulding.” One messenger said handing over a large package.

    Across town at Lewis, Billy Lewis received the same type of package!
  23. Josh
    The Guiding Light
    Episode 071
    In the Light: Holly & Blake
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

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    “Where am I?” Holly tossed in her bed and laid her eyes on Ed sitting in the chair asleep. “Where have you taken me?” She shouted at him.

    Ed rubbed his forehead and yawned, “Good morning.”

    “I asked you a question Ed Bauer!” Holly bolted from the bed, “Where am…you brought me to Cedars?” She finally realized.

    “You needed to be here Holly. After what happened last night I didn’t know what else to do.”

    “And what…what happened last night Ed? I told you our relationship was over and you what kidnapped me? I never expected that from you of all people.”

    “That’s hardly the case Holly.” Ed defended, “Do you not remember anything about last night.”

    “I remember plenty.” She sneered. “An uninvited, unwelcome visitor, the rain storm and you…you refusing to leave. So tell me, how did we end up here?”

    Ed popped his fingers and thought of the right words. “Holly something else happened last night after you ran out of Hollybend.” He took a long pause.

    “Well? I’m listening please tell me how I’ve ended up here of all places!”

    “You sped away from Hollybend and I followed you. After about fifteen minutes of driving you stopped at the railroading crossing and that’s where you parked your car Holly.”

    She looked across the room in a blank stare. “You’re making that up. I think I would remember parking my car on railroad tracks Ed.”

    “You would think, yes. But you weren’t thinking last night Holly. You locked your doors and refused to talk to me. The train was coming and you wouldn’t let me in your car so I had to break the window and pull you out.”

    Holly toyed with her fingers. “So you left me car on the side of the road and brought me to Cedars, very responsible of you Ed.”

    He threw the morning edition of The Journal on the bed and shouted at her, “Read it! Look at the picture Holly! There is no car…the train smashed into and it if that wasn’t enough it exploded! Damn it Holly do you realize what could have happened to you?”

    “Don’t you dare…” her voice cracked, “don’t you dare raise your voice to me Ed.”

    “If that is what it will take to get your attention then that’s what I’m going to do Holly! I’m going to yell, scream and shout because you’ve got to realize what happened last night. You could have died and what’s even scarier about the whole situation is that I don’t think you even care!” Ed paused and touched her shoulder.

    She pulled away, “I don’t remember any of that.”



    “Of course you don’t.” He replied. “Let me ask you a question Holly. Did you want to die last night? Because what you did has suicide attempt written all over it and I just need to know…”

    “You don’t need to know anything Ed, you’re not my husband!” She screamed at him, “Do you understand that? You seem so concerned that I understand what I’ve done, what about what you’ve done! I don’t remember much but the one thing I do know is that I asked you to leave, I told you to leave my house but you refused, so yes I left last night, that I do remember.”

    “Holly…” he said in a sympatric voice.

    “Don’t you pity me. Don’t!” Holly reached for the door and found it locked. “You’ve locked me in here? Where have you taken me?”

    “You’re in the psychiatric ward.” Ed revealed.

    Holly’s hand landed against Ed’s cheek startling him. “I don’t even know you anymore!” She said in a hushed voice. “I want to talk to my daughter, right now or you’ll have far more to worry about that a slap across the face.”

    <HR>



    “Everything okay in here?” Dr. Felicia Boudreau shut the door behind her. “I could hear the two of you halfway down the hall.”

    “That’s because everything is not okay in here.” Holly announced. “Felicia, I haven’t been Mrs. Ed Bauer in many, many years so tell me on what grounds does he have to admit me to the psychiatric ward of this establishment.”

    “Because of his prominence with this establishment, Ms. Reade and his reputation in Springfield we admitted you under his care. From what Dr. Bauer explained you had made careless, dangerous and life threatening choices during the storm last night.”

    “Well I also have a reputation among Springfield, good and bad.” Holly retorted. “And my former son-in-law is one of the most prominent attorneys in this town so I swear to God in Heaven above if I don’t speak to my next-of-kin in the next ten minutes I will bring so many lawsuits against this hospital that at the end of the day I’ll own it.”

    Felicia left to make the call and Holly turned to Ed. “You forced me into the psych ward, huh? How very noble of you Ed.”

    “Don’t make this about me Holly. There is something the matter with you and you need help.” He touched her shoulders. “Don’t you know that I just want to be here for you, to help you through all of this.”

    “I don’t know how many more ways I can say this Ed.” She sat down on the bed and leaned her head down. “I feel like I’m saying the same words over and over and over again, I’m tired. And the reason I feel like I’m repeating myself is because I am.”

    “You could have killed yourself.” He told her harshly. “Do you realize that?”

    “And this I will admit, I have been in a very bad place these last few months. It just seems that everything collided all at once. Reva and Blake thinking that I was sleeping with Ross and then…”

    “Roger.”

    “Yes, Roger.” She wiped her face with the palm of her hand. “Am I thankful that you were there last night? Of course, words will never begin to express my gratitude but don’t think that you’re a hero in all of this. You pushed me to that point last night, if anyone is to blame it’s you.”

    “You don’t need a hero right?”

    “I think you’re finally catching on Ed. We have to be over, for now at least. I’m speaking straight from my heart now, no yelling or screaming, no running out into the stormy night.” Tears fell down her cheeks. “You have this prince-charming complex about you, it’s romantic and it’s sweet but you don’t know when to stop. You don’t know when you’ve gone to far. Ed you always think you have to save someone, but there comes point when we have to save ourselves.”

    Ed walked over to the door. “I never meant to drive this wedge between us. You know how much I care about you Holly, you always have.” He pulled open the door. “You’re the first woman since Eve that I truly loved, I hope you know that. And I hope you also know that I never meant to do anything that would ever hurt you.”

    Without a reply from her Ed shut the door and walked down the hall with small tears in his eyes.

    <HR>

    “Oh Felicia there you are.” Blake said, “Do you know that you are a very hard woman to catch up with.”

    “Yes, I know.”

    “Anyway I got down here as quick as I could. Your message was very unclear as to what is going on.” Her eyes darted through the hall and she saw Ed leaving one of the rooms. “Ed!”

    “Blake.” Ed opened his arms. “I’m so glad you’re here, Holly’s been asking for you.”

    “Where is my mother?”

    “I have to go.” Ed kissed her on the cheek. “Felicia’s going to get you up to date on everything and if you need me call me. Okay?”

    “Okay?” Blake raised her eyebrow. “Ed what are you not telling me?”

    “Blake let’s go into my office and talk.”

    “As a matter let’s not Felicia. Is my mother on this floor?”

    <HR>

    As soon as the lock turned Blake was inside Holly’s room hugging her. “Look at me.” Blake held her face outward, “Are you okay? Felicia just told me what happened last night. Mom what were you thinking?”



    “I’m fine.” Holly answered as she choked back tears. “Ed was there he save my life, I’m fine.” She reached up with her hand to wipe Blake’s cheeks. “Don’t do that.”

    “I am so thankful you are all right.” Blake kissed her forehead. “I met Ed in the hallway he looked like he had um, something important to do. I’m sure he’ll be back later. Mom…”

    “Actually he won’t. Ed and I have reached a mutual understanding if you will.”

    “What does that mean?”

    “It means that Ed and I are no longer seeing one another?”

    Blake shook her head, “I don’t understand. He saves your life and you what dump him?”

    “It’s a little more complicated than and I don’t want to get into all right now. All that you need to know is that it’s time your mother learn to stand up and be on her own for awhile.”

    “Alone?” Blake questioned. “Who are you trying to convince with that act? You and I, were not alone, never again.” She interlaced her hand with Holly’s. “We have one another, we stand together.”

    Holly laid her head on Blake’s shoulder. “I don’t know how I got so lucky.” The women heard a knock on the door, “I love you.” Holly whispered as Felicia entered.

    <HR>

    “So what’s wrong with me Felicia? Or am I just crazy?”

    “No.” Felicia smiled, “Rest assured you’re not crazy. Holly I was reading in your chart and saw that you’ve suffered from Season Affection Disorder in the past, do you actively seek treatment?”

    “I don’t. It’s not been that bad in the last few years. I sleep with a light on from time to time, the TV on it just depends. Felicia I know that I’ve been suffering from it this year, but never in all my life have I done something like I did last night.”

    “We looked at the weather patterns and they broke around March 5, the disorder should have broke by that point.”

    “But it didn’t?” Blake questioned.

    “No. Holly your SAD rolled over into a depression and we have reason to believe that it’s turned into post-traumatic stress disorder.”

    Holly turned away from Blake and her eyes filled with tears. “Oh God.” She struggled to hold her tears back and finally spoke softly. “Is this why I did what I did last night?”

    “Felicia we need to know what the steps will be to start treating this, immediately.” Blake took her mother’s hand and locked eyes with her. “We’re going to get through this, okay?”

    “Let me go get started on your discharge paperwork and I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Felicia walked towards the door, “Blake could I see you outside for a moment.”

    “For what?” Holly asked. “Don’t do this Felicia, don’t start keeping secrets from me now.”

    “Holly I would dare keep anything from you. Blake is your emergency contact and she’ll have to sign your release papers. Okay?”

    “Mom why don’t you change clothes and I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Blake added, “Everything is going all right.”

    “Is there something you’re not telling me Felicia?” Blake questioned once in the corridor. “I won’t keep secrets from my mother, you should know that upfront.”

    “Trust me I don’t want you to keep anything from Holly. Dr. Bauer helped me review Holly’s medical history last night and early this morning, you know he’s very concerned about your mother.”

    “Good I’m glad he was able to get you up to speed so quickly but my mother under no certain terms, does not want Ed consulting on this case.”

    “Blake are you sure?”

    “Very. She’s made it very clear as to where she stand with Ed and I have to respect her decisions. All right?”

    “That’s fine. The one problem is that Holly’s a recovering alcoholic and it’s been my experience that many turn to the bottle to when they hear the word depression.” Felicia explained. “I’m going to prescribe a low dose Lexapro for Holly but I would strongly, again I strongly urge that you not leave Holly alone until she’s used to the medication.”

    “Are you saying I should what move in with her?”

    “Something along those lines, yes.” Felicia’s pager went off. “I have to answer this, excuse me.”

    “Of course.” Blake sighed and glanced down at her watch.

    “You know I could always move your mother into the house with me.” Ed announced.

    “Oh God Ed!” Blake wrapped her arms his neck, “I don’t know how to thank you enough for what you’ve did.”

    “I love your mother Blake. I would have done that and so much more if I had to. And I want to, you’re just going to have to convince her…”

    “I’m going to stop you there and not let you finish that sentence. She’s depressed, not crazy. Ed she’s made her mind up and I know better than anyone how much you love and care about her but this isn’t about you or me, it’s about her.”

    “I just want to help Blake.” His voice was soft, broken almost.

    “Of course you do. It’s what you do best and I love you for it, but right know if you want to help do what she’s asking, step back and wait.” Blake kissed his cheek. “Are we clear here? You’ll respect her decision.”

    “Of course. And if you need anything you’ll call?”

    Blake shook her head yes. “I have to go back in.”

    <HR>

    “He didn’t convince you that I needed rescuing again did he?” Holly questioned. “I saw you taking to him in the hallway, I’m crazy not blind.”

    “You’re not crazy, stop saying that you are.” Blake lectured. “And no Ed didn’t convince me of anything I actually in fact convinced him to give you some space.”

    “Well thank God someone did. You know he came over to Hollybend last night during the storm and I told him to leave Blake, I did!” Holly explained. “I was on that railroad track last night not because of your father like Ed thinks, it was because of him.”

    “Mom we’re going to move on okay? You’re going to start taking the medication that Felicia’s prescribing, you’re not going to park your car on anymore railroad tracks.”

    “Of course not.” Holly replied. “I don’t have a car anymore.” She smiled.

    “Yeah, good point we’ll put that on a list of things to do.” Blake paused, “There is one more thing.”

    “What?”

    “Clarissa and I are going to move into Hollybend for awhile.”

    Holly rolled her eyes and shook her head. “No you’re not! Absolutely no Blake, no! You just said yourself I’m not crazy I will not have you babysitting me wondering if I’ll try something dangerously foolish again. No!”

    “Well I didn’t think you would but now that you put it into words I’m a little worried.” Blake reached into her purse and pulled out the velvet box. “We’re moving in because Ross is having work done on the carriage house and I can’t parade around in my wedding dress if I’m there.”

    “What?” Holly gasped and took the box out of Blake’s hand. “When? Where? Oh my God! You said yes right?”

    “Of course.” She slipped the ring on. “I wanted to tell you first before I flashed around my huge diamond engagement ring. And he asked me last night during the thunderstorm.”

    Holly shook her head. “The two of you and storms!” After the laughter died down Blake took a seat next to Holly on the bed.

    “There’s something else and it’s about Daddy’s will.”

    “What about it?”

    “I read the letter he left me and inside was a proxy. Mom, he left me his voting shares of Spaulding Enterprises.”

    “Oh Blake…what are you going to do?”



    She shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t know because that’s not all. When I combined those shares plus the ones Alan-Michael and Phillip gave me…” Blake paused, “I think I’m the third highest ranking stockholder at Spaulding Enterprise.”

    <HR>

    :Fade to Black:

    On the Next Episode…
    - Tammy & Shayne receive news that changes the course of their life!
    - Bill goes to Ross for advice!
    - Mike leaves Springfield!
  24. Josh
    Special thanks to STEVEFRAME for the Ratings Report!

    Week of February 12, 2007
    Total Views - 4996 (+1355)

    01 01. Return to Santa Barbara 5.4 (815) +1.2/+188
    02 02. As Days Go By 4.4 (666) +.9/+140
    04 02. From These Roots 4.4 (659) +1.7/+255
    07 04. The World of Oakdale 3.9 (589) +1.9/+289
    03 05. Salem Lives 3.5 (517) +.6/+84
    05 06. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 3.1 (463) +1.0/+92
    08 07. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 2.5 (376) +.7/+101
    06 08. The Guiding Light 2.0 (285) -.1/-36
    09 09. Life in Salem 1.5 (231) +.6/+103
    12 10. Moments of Existence 0.9 (140) +.6/+91
    11 11. Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (108) +.3/+44
    13 12. GH: Safe from Harm 0.6 (84) +.3/+37
    10 13. Secrets We Share 0.3 (39) -.2/-30
    14 14. The Broken Life 0.2 (24) same/-3

    Comments Rating:

    02 01) King Reilly's Days - 27 (+5)
    01 02) From These Roots - 26 (+2)
    03 03) As Days Go By - 19 (+1)
    06 04) The World of Oakdale - 18 (+4)
    04 05) Salem Lives - 16 (+1)
    04 06) Return to Santa Barbara - 15 (same)
    07 07) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 12 (+4)
    08 08) Life In Oakdale - 10 (+3)
    08 09) The Guiding Light - 4 (-3)
    00 09) Moments of Existence - 4 (+4)
    12 11) The Citizens of Port Charles - 2 (-2)
    10 12) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 1 (-4)
    14 12) GH: Safe From Harm - 1 (-1)


    Week of February 5, 2007
    Total Views - 3641 (-3)

    02 01. Return to Santa Barbara 4.2 (627) -.6/-89
    03 02. As Days Go By 3.5 (526) +.3/+51
    04 03. Salem Lives 2.9 (433) +.4/+153
    05 04. From These Roots 2.7 (404) +.5/+67
    01 05. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 2.5 (371) -2.5/-381
    15 06. The Guiding Light 2.1 (321) +1.9/+296
    06 07. The World of Oakdale 2.0 (300) +.6/+83
    06 08. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.8 (275) +.4/+58
    09 09. Life in Salem 0.9 (128) +.2/+28
    10 10. Secrets We Share 0.5 (69) same/-14
    11 11. Port Charels Hospital 0.4 (64) -.1/-16
    12 12. Moments of Existence 0.3 (49) -.1/-14
    08 13. GH: Safe From Harm 0.3 (47) -.5/-78
    13 14. The Broken Life 0.2 (27) -.1/-14

    Comments Statistics:

    01 01) From These Roots - 24 (+3)
    06 02) King Reilly's Days - 22 (+16)
    06 03) As Days Go By - 18 (+12)
    06 04) Salem Lives - 15 (+9)
    02 04) Return to Santa Barbara - 15 (same)
    03 06) The World of Oakdale - 14 (+4)
    14 07) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 8 (+7)
    03 08) Life In Oakdale - 7 (-3)
    14 08) The Guiding Light - 7 (+6)
    14 10) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 6 (+5)
    10 11) Secrets We Share - 5 (+1)
    11 12) The Citizens of Port Charles - 4 (+1)
    14 12) Life In Salem - 4 (+3)
    09 14) GH: Safe From Harm - 2 (-3)
    00 15) The Stories - 1 (NA)


    Week of January 29, 2007
    Total Views - 3644 (+201)

    05 01. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 5.0 (752) +3.3/+501
    01 02. Return to Santa Barbara 4.8 (716) -1.8/-271
    02 03. As Days Go By 3.2 (475) -1.2/-179
    04 04. Salem Lives 2.5 (380) +.6/+88
    03 05. From These Roots 2.2 (337) same/+9
    06 06. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.4 (217) -.2/-27
    08 06. The World of Oakdale 1.4 (217) +.5/+78
    07 08. GH: Safe from Harm 0.8 (125) -.2/-25
    09 09. Life in Salem - 0.7 (100) -.1/-19
    00 10. Secrets We Share 0.5 (83) - debut week
    10 11. Port Charles Hospital 0.5 (80) -.2/-21
    11 12. Moments of Existence 0.4 (63) same/-4
    13 13. The Broken Life 0.3 (41) same/-5
    00 14. Riptide 0.2 (34) - debut week
    11 15. The Light 0.2 (25) -.2/-40

    Comments Statistics for week of January 29, 2007

    01. From These Roots - 21
    02. Return to Santa Barbara - 15
    03. Life in Oakdale - 10
    03. The World of Oakdale - 10
    05. Riptide - 7
    06. King Reilly's Days - 6
    06. As Days Go By - 6
    06. Salem Lives - 6
    09. GH: Safe From Harm - 5
    10. Secrets We Share - 4
    11. The Citizens of Port Charles - 3
    11. Moments of Existence - 3
    13. Port Charles Hospital - 2
    14. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 1
    14. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1
    14. The Guiding Light - 1
    14. Life In Salem - 1
    14. Our Days in Salem - 1


    Week of January 22, 2007
    Total Views - 3443 (+435)

    01 01. Return to Santa Barbara 6.6 (987) -1.1/-171
    02 02. As Days Go By 4.4 (654) +.7/+205
    03 03. From These Roots 2.2 (328) -.1/-18
    05 04. Salem Lives 1.9 (292) +.1/+18
    00 05. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 1.7 (251) - preempted last week
    04 06. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.6 (244) -.4/-56
    00 07. GH: Safe from Harm 1.0 (150) preempted last week
    06 08. The World of Oakdale 0.9 (139) -.9/-126
    00 09. Life in Salem 0.8 (119) - preemped last week
    07 10. Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (101) same/+2
    08 11. Moments of Existence 0.4 (67) same/+7
    09 11. The Light 0.4 (65) +.1/-2
    00 13. The Broken Life 0.3 (46) - debut


    Week of January 15, 2007
    Total Views - 3008 (-2308)

    01 01) Return to Santa Barbara 7.7 (1158) +3.1/+231
    02 02) As Days Go By 3.7 (549) +.8/-34
    03 03) From These Roots 2.3 (346) +.9/+58
    05 04) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 2.0 (300) +.7/+44
    04 05) Salem Lives 1.8 (274) +.4/+4
    06 06) The World of Oakale 1.8 (265) +.7/+52
    09 07) Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (99) +.1/-24
    11 08) Moments of Existence 0.4 (60) +.1/+1
    10 09) The Light 0.3 (37) -.2/-67


    Week of January 8, 2007
    Total Views - 5316 (+1780)

    01 01) Return to Santa Barbara 4.6 (927) +.1/+35
    02 02) As Days Go By 2.9 (583) -.7/-133
    03 03) From These Roots 1.4 (288) -.4/-73
    04 04) Salem Lives 1.4 (270) -.3/-72
    05 05) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.3 (256) -.4/-76
    06 06) The World of Oakdale 1.1 (213) same/-11
    07 07) Life in Salem 1.0 (205) same/-6
    08 08) GH: Safe from Harm 0.8 (168) +.1/+20
    09 09) Port Charles Hospital 0.6 (123) same/+1
    12 10) The Light 0.5 (104) +.2/+54
    10 11) Moments of Existence 0.3 (59) -.2/-35
    11 12) Salem Days 0.3 (51) same/-5


    Week of January 1, 2007
    Total Views - 3536 (-825)

    03 01 Return to Santa Barbara 4.5 (892) +1.7/+326
    02 02 As Days Go By 3.6 (716) -.2/-50
    06 03 From These Roots 1.8 (361) +.3/+71
    05 04 Salem Lives 1.7 (342) -.1/+27
    01 05 General Hospital: Secrets and Lies 1.7 (332) -3.3/-677
    00 06 The World of Oakdale 1.1 (224) - preempted last week
    06 07 Life in Salem 1.0 (199) -.5/-107
    00 08 GH: Safe from Harm 0.7 (148) debut week
    12 09 Port Charles Hospital 0.6 (122) +.1/+16
    00 10 Moments of Existence 0.5 (94) prempted last week
    00 11 Salem Days 0.3 (56) premmpted last week
    00 12 The Light 0.3 (50) preempted last week

    Week of December 25, 2006
    - Winter Hiatus

    Week of December 18, 2006
    - Winter Hiatus

    Week of December 04, 2006
    5411 Total Views
    As Days Go By - 5.1 (1025) Return to Santa Barbara - 3.8 (751) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 2.6 (515) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 2.3 (467) King Reilly's DAYS - 2.1 (428) From These Roots - 1.7 (343)The Light - 1.7 (330)[+.5 / 100)
    Salem Lives - 1.6 (319) Life in Oakdale - 1.4 (277) The World of Oakdale - 1.2 (234) The Citizens of Port Charles - 1.0 (200) Port Charles Hospital - 0.9 (178) Salem Days - 0.7 (133) Life in Salem - 0.6 (125) Moments of Existance - 0.4 (86) Week of November 27, 20065115 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 4.0 (792) As Days Go By - 3.5 (705) King Reilly's DAYS - 2.5 (503) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 2.1 (413) From These Roots - 2.0 (405) Salem Lives - 2.0 (400) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.7 (342) Port Charles Hospital - 1.6 (317) Life in Oakdale - 1.6 (315) The World of Oakdale - 1.4 (275) The Light - 1.2 (230) [+0.9] Life in Salem - 1.1 (228) Salem DAYS - 0.5 (96) Moments of Existance - 0.5 (94) Week of November 20, 20064557 Total Views
    King Reilly's DAYS - 2.7 (932) Return to Santa Barbara - 1.9 (669) As Days Go By - 1.7 (592) Salem Lives - 1.5 (525) From These Roots - 1.0 (367) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 0.9 (332) Life in Salem - 0.9 (313) Life in Oakdale - 0.7 (241) The World of Oakdale - 0.6 (195) Port Charles Hospital - 0.4 (123) Salem DAYS - 0.3 (110) The Light - 0.3 [-0.3] (97) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (61) Week of November 13, 20063722 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 2.3 (668) As Days Go By - 2.2 (642) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.8 (500) Salem Lives - 1.3 (371) From These Roots - 1.1 (306) Life in Oakdale - 0.8 (236) Our Days in Salem - 0.8 (216) The Light - 0.6 [+0.1] (172) Life in Salem - 0.6 (166) Port Charles Hospital - 0.6 (160) The World of Oakdale - 0.5 (146) The Market - 0.3 (75) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (64) Week of November 06, 20063965 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 3.3 (930) King Reilly's Blog - 1.8 (501) As Days Go By - 1.7 (489) The World of Oakdale - 1.3 (360) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.2 (343) Salem Lives - 1.1 (313) From These Roots - 1.0 (279) Life in Oakdale - 0.9 (255) The Light - 0.5 [-0.4] (135) Port Charles Hospital - 0.5 (132) Life in Salem - 0.3 (98) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (51) Our Days in Salem - 0.1 (40) The Market - 0.1 (39) Week of October 30, 20063727 Total Views
    General Hospital: Secrets and Lies - 2.2 As Days Go By - 1.6 Our Days in Salem - 1.3 King Reilly's Blog - 1.3 The Light - 0.9 (+0.6) Life in Salem - 0.9 The World of Oakdale - 0.8 Salem Lives - 0.7 Life in Oakdale - 0.6 Port Charles Hostpial - 0.5 Moments of Existance - 0.4 Week of October 23, 20061449 Total Views
    King Reilly's Blog: 2.9 The World of Oakdale: 1.5 General Hospital: Secrets & Lies: 1.5 As Days Go By: 1.3 Life in Salem: 1.2 Salem Lives: 1.1 Port Charles Hospital: 0.8 Life in Oakdale: 0.7 Moments of Existance: 0.3 Our Days in Salem: 0.3 The Light: 0.3 (-0.1) The Island: 0.1 Week of October 15, 2006 King Reilly's Blog: 1.9 Salem Lives: 1.7 The World of Oakdale: 1.1 Port Charles Hospital: 1.1 Life in Salem: 1.0 General Hospital: Secrets & Lies: 0.9 Life in Oakdale: 0.8 Our Days in Salem: 0.5 The Light: 0.4 Moments of Existance: 0.4 The Island: 0.3
  25. Josh
    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    Over the Christmas break from school I am working on moving from my apartment into my very first house! Yes one that I own! I am very exicted and it is a lot of hard work, so that means I won't be here at the blogs as much as I would like during the next week or so. DSL should be up and working at my new house next Thursday, until then I will be on a dial-up and working hard to get my house into a home! So thank you for patience and catch up on reading the "THE LIGHT."

    As soon as I can I will be conducting an interview to explains what the heck is going on with Beth and Phillip, don't miss it!


    Thanks to my readers!!
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