EP 34 - Betsy's Shocking Surprise!

EPISODE 34

Created By: Irna Phillips

Written By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Dawn Hayes

Directed By: Maria Wagner

SAME DAY. AFTERNOON.

At the LakeView, in Iva’s Suite, Diego is buttoning up his shirt. Iva then helps him put on his tie. They kiss one another.

IVA: You are such a handsome man.

DIEGO: I have my days.

Then, there’s a knock at the door.

IVA: Oh. That must be room service.

Iva walks to the door. Upon opening it, she’s in shock.

IVA: Holden.

HOLDEN: Do you have a minute?

IVA: Um…

Holden then sees Diego.

IVA: Now’s not a good time.

HOLDEN: (entering) What the hell is going on, here?

Iva turns back.

HOLDEN: Iva, what’s going on? Why is Diego, in your suite?

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At Java Underground, Brooklyn and Natalie are studying. They both have coffees in front of them, along with textbooks, and notebooks.

BROOKLYN: I can’t believe that we are this close to graduating college.

NATALIE: I know. It is so insane.

BROOKLYN: It really is. So, are you ready to work in the business world?

NATALIE: Are you ready to work in the medical world?

BROOKLYN: (laughs) Not really. I’m super nervous.

NATALIE: Same here.

Natalie takes Brooklyn’s hand.

NATALIE: But, we can get through adult life together.

BROOKLYN: Yeah. Together.

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At Betsy’s Penthouse, Betsy is sitting on the couch, on her laptop. She is typing an article for the Intruder. She then hears a knock at the door.

BETSY: Just a second.

Betsy takes her reading glasses off, closes her laptop, and stands. She then goes for the door. When she opens it, she is shocked.

BETSY: Oh my God. What are you doing here?

STEVE: I’m back, Betsy.

BETSY: Steve.

STEVE: In the flesh.

Betsy embraces Steve.

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At Dusty and Janet’s Home, Carly enters, as Dusty shuts the door. The two walk into the living room. Carly takes off her coat.

DUSTY: Thank God you are here.

CARLY: Well, you called this little meeting.

DUSTY: I did.

CARLY: And, why, exactly?

DUSTY: I have some news.

CARLY: What news?

DUSTY: Richard Fairchild’s sister is in town.

CARLY: Are you serious?

DUSTY: Yes. However, she’s under a different name.

CARLY: Really? Is this for safety?

DUSTY: Don’t know.

CARLY: Anyways, what’s the name?

DUSTY: Brooklyn Richards.

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At Memorial Hospital, Kim is sitting in an examination room. As she sits on the examining bed, she is picking at her nails. Then, Susan enters, with her chart.

SUSAN: Kim. Hi.

KIM: Hi, Susan.

SUSAN: So, what brings you by, the hospital?

KIM: I’m here for my mammogram.

SUSAN: Oh, yes. Of course.

KIM: So, shall we get this over with?

SUSAN: I think so. Why don’t you change into a hospital gown, and I will meet you back here, shortly. Then, we can go up to the sixth floor.

KIM: Alright. Sounds great.

SUSAN: All right. Seeya in a few.

Susan exits. Kim gets off the bed and grabs the hospital gown.

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Back at Java Underground, Natalie lets go of Brooklyn’s hand.

NATALIE: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to grab your hand.

BROOKLYN: Don’t worry about it, Natalie.

NATALIE: Well, I was afraid that I made things…

BROOKLYN: Awkward?

NATALIE: Exactly.

BROOKLYN: Natalie, taking my hand isn’t an awkward thing.

NATALIE: Right. Right. Totes. It just felt like that strange moment.

BROOKLYN: Is it because I’m a lesbian?

NATALIE: No. Not at all.

BROOKLYN: Listen, can I tell you something?

NATALIE: Sure.

BROOKLYN: Well, I think we should go somewhere private.

NATALIE: Alright. We can go to my house.

BROOKLYN: Okay. Cool. Let’s go.

Brooklyn and Natalie start packing up their things.

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Back at Dusty and Janet’s Home, Dusty and Carly sit on the couch.

CARLY: Brooklyn Richards. Where does she live?

DUSTY: According to my sources, she lives in an apartment on Broadway.

CARLY: Oh. Isn’t that the Oakdale University owned apartments?

DUSTY: Yup.

CARLY: Alrighty. When do you wanna head over there?

DUSTY: That’s the thing. I don’t think we should.

CARLY: What do you mean?

DUSTY: I say, let’s just leave this girl alone.

CARLY: Dusty, what do you mean?

DUSTY: Carly, she’s a college student. She has enough on her plate.

CARLY: Dusty, we have to finish this. We have too.

DUSTY: Not right now. She’s almost done. Just let her finish.

CARLY: (standing) I’m sorry, but I’ve waited too long for this.

Carly collects her things and leaves. She slams the door.

DUSTY: There’s the Carly, I know. The one who never listens.

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Back at the LakeView, in Iva’s suite, Iva shuts the door.

IVA: (sighs) Holden, please leave.

HOLDEN: Not until I understand, all of this.

IVA: There is…

HOLDEN: Are you aware of who this man is?

IVA: I’m very aware.

DIEGO: Holden…

HOLDEN: Shut up.

IVA: You know what? I’ll tell you the truth.

DIEGO: Iva, you don’t have to do this.

IVA: He won’t stop, okay? He won’t stop until he knows everything. That’s always been, Holden? Am I right? It always has been.

HOLDEN: What’s the truth behind him being here?

IVA: He is my boyfriend. We’re dating. Diego and I.

HOLDEN: Are you serious right now?

IVA: (sighs) Very. Couldn’t be more serious.

HOLDEN: Iva…

IVA: Don’t. Don’t try and change my thoughts.

HOLDEN: Are you aware of what this man did to Lily?

IVA: I don’t care.

DIEGO: And, she shouldn’t have to.

HOLDEN: I can’t believe you, Iva. Five minutes back in town, and you already screw everything up. Boy, sounds like classic Iva.

IVA: You don’t know me, Holden. (opening the door) Now, get the hell out of my suite, and don’t you dare ever come back here!

Holden steps outside the suite.

HOLDEN: You’re making a huge mistake.

IVA: My supposed mistakes are mine to live with.

Iva then shuts the door, in Holden’s face.

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Back at Betsy’s Penthouse, Steve enters, as Betsy shuts the door.

STEVE: That was some welcome back hug.

BETSY: I just thought I would never see you again.

STEVE: Same here.

BETSY: How did you get out of prison?

STEVE: I was freed.

BETSY: They let you go?

STEVE: Yes.

BETSY: How did you get back here?

STEVE: Connections.

BETSY: What brought you here, first?

STEVE: Cèsar is here.

BETSY: (sighs) You need to be updated on your info.

STEVE: Excuse me?

BETSY: Cèsar Martinez is not a real person.

STEVE: What are you talking about?

BETSY: His name is Diego Santana, and the whole town is gunning for him.

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Back at Memorial Hospital, Kim has changed back into clothes. She is back in her examination room. She is waiting for Susan. Then, Susan enters.

SUSAN: Sorry for the wait, Kim. The computer froze, and everything.

KIM: That’s fine.

SUSAN: You know technology is not my strong suit.

KIM: (laughs) I understand that. Do you have my results?

SUSAN: Yes, I do.

KIM: Great.

Susan steps closer to Kim and gets out a file.

KIM: So, what are these it?

SUSAN: Yes.

Kim notices a worrying face on Susan.

KIM: Susan, is everything alright?

SUSAN: Not really?

KIM: What is it?

SUSAN: Kim, you might wanna brace yourself. They don’t look good.

KIM: What does that mean?

SUSAN: Well, we found something suspicious.

KIM: Susan, what’s suspicious about the results of my mammogram?

SUSAN: Kim, it appears you have two tumors. One on each breast.

The camera zooms in on Kim’s face.

***FADE OUT***

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