EPISODE 157
Created By: Irna Phillips
Written By: Casey Hutchison
Executive Producer: Dawn Gregory
Co-Executive Producer: Casey Hutchison
SAME DAY. NIGHT.
At Java Underground, Lisa and Emma are sitting down at a booth. Both of them are drinking a cup of tea. Emma takes a sip from her cup.
EMMA: I’m so glad we decided to become friends again.
LISA: Me too. And, look, I’m sorry for the way I treated you.
EMMA: Don’t even worry about it. I’d go after someone too if they weren’t holding up a partnership. But, that is all in the past now.
LISA: Amen.
EMMA: So, any news you want to share?
LISA: Actually, there is.
EMMA: Well, go right ahead.
LISA: An old gentlemen friend of mine came back into my life recently.
EMMA: Seriously?
LISA: Yes.
EMMA: Well, I’ll be darned.
LISA: What is it?
EMMA: Well, the same thing has happened to me quite recently.
At the Mona Lisa, Bruce is sitting at the bar. He is drinking a glass of scotch. Then, Bob and Kim enter the restaurant. The camera pans over to them.
KIM: I’m so glad we finally got a night out.
BOB: I am too.
Bob looks around the restaurant and sees Bruce.
BOB: Oh my god.
KIM: Sorry. What’d you say, honey.
BOB: It can’t be.
KIM: Bob, what is it?
BOB: Go find us a table. I’ve gotta take care of something.
KIM: Oh. Okay.
Bob walks off. The camera follows him as he walks to the bar.
BOB: Bruce Elliot?
BRUCE: Who’s askin’?
Bruce looks over at Bob.
BRUCE: Bob Hughes.
BOB: So, it is you.
BRUCE: Hi.
BOB: What the hell are you doing here in Oakdale?
At Holden and Lily’s Home, in the Foyer, as Lily comes down the stairs, the doorbell is heard ringing throughout. Lily goes straight to the door.
LILY: (opening the door) Oh my goodness.
CAL: Hello, Lily.
LILY: (laughs) Cal!
Lily and Cal embrace.
At the Mona Lisa, the camera pans over from Bruce and Bob to a table in the corner. At the table, Marshall and Iva are both having dinner.
IVA: So, the election is coming up very quickly.
MARSHALL: Yes, it is.
IVA: I think the only thing you need to work on is your social media presence. You know, post more about your accomplishments on FaceBook. Really bump up your volunteer work on Instagram. But, most importantly, be sure to reach out to the youth of America on Twitter.
MARSHALL: Yeah. Sure. Sounds good.
IVA: Marshall…?
MARSHALL: Yeah?
IVA: Is everything okay?
MARSHALL: (sighs) Yeah. Everything’s fine.
IVA: Then, why do you seem distant?
MARSHALL: Well, because, there’s something I need to tell you.
IVA: Okay. Well, don’t keep me in suspense. What do you need to tell me?
At FairWinds, in the Living Room, Barbara sets her water glass down on the desk in the room. She then turns around.
PAUL: I can’t believe you hired that snake.
BARBARA: I didn’t do it to hurt you.
PAUL: It seems like you did. God, there are millions of people in this world who could come up with a damn good formula for an anti-aging cream.
BARBARA: Paul, you don’t understand. I had Elijah, your lead chemist, examine the formula. He says it is unlike anything he has ever seen before.
PAUL: This man shot me. He put me in a coma. Emily and you grieved over me for weeks! Weeks! And, he is the brother of the man you tried to protect me from for decades! So, yeah, forgive me if I don’t understand why you hired him. I just have one question for you, mom. What the hell is wrong with you?!
Back at Java Underground, Lisa takes a sip of her cup of tea.
EMMA: So, tell me about your situation.
LISA: (sighs) It’s a long story. Just know that when Bob and I were married, I had an affair with a shoe salesman by the name of Bruce Elliot. Over 50 years ago, Bruce left town. And, I haven’t seen him since. And, I’ve rarely thought about him. Anyway, Bruce has returned to Oakdale. And, he wasted no time saying that he wanted me back.
EMMA: Wow. That’s amazing.
LISA: Well, what you call amazing, I call scary.
EMMA: Why is this situation scary to you?
LISA: Emma, I’ve been out of love for a very long time.
EMMA: And, you don’t think you’re ready to jump back in?
LISA: I don’t.
EMMA: Why?
LISA: I’m getting old, Emma. I’m not sure I have the energy.
EMMA: You are Lisa Miller Hughes, Eldridge, Shea, Coleman, McColl...this is where I lose track...anyway, you’re Lisa! You have all the energy in the world. I say you go for it.
LISA: You really think I should?
EMMA: Yes!
LISA: (laughs) I guess I will. Anyway, enough about me. Tell me about your situation. Who is this guy who has made his way back into your life?
EMMA: Cal Stricklyn.
Back at Holden and Lily’s Home, in the Living Room, Lily and Cal are both sitting on the couch. Lily crosses her legs.
LILY: Are you sure I can’t get you anything?
CAL: No, I’m fine. Thanks though.
LILY: Of course. God, I’m so glad you’re back.
CAL: I’m glad I’m back too.
LILY: (laughs) This is all so amazing. How have you been?
CAL: Wonderful.
LILY: How’s Stricklyn Oil?
CAL: It’s good. It’s really good. I left it in the hand of a close friend.
LILY: That’s great. I heard you retired. A business associate told me.
CAL: Speaking of business associate, I’m so proud of you.
LILY: Really? For what?
CAL: For all you’ve done with WorldWide.
LILY: Well, thank you.
CAL: I’ve kept my eye on the company.
LILY: Really?
CAL: Yes.
LILY: I hope you didn’t keep your eye on it during that financial slump period. God, I thought we would never get out of that slump.
CAL: Hey, we all go through financial slumps. Hell, even Stricklyn Oil went through one or two when I was there. It happens.
LILY: Well, thanks for your understanding.
CAL: (laughs) Your welcome. Speaking of WorldWide, how is Lucinda?
LILY: (sighs) Honestly, she’s not doing so well.
CAL: What do you mean?
LILY: She’s drinking...heavily.
CAL: Oh no. Lily, I’m so sorry.
LILY: Thanks. I’m dealing with it. I’m trying to get her to go to rehab.
CAL: It’s never easy helping family members through a difficult time.
LILY: You’ve got that right.
CAL: I’m sure she’ll come out on the other side.
LILY: For her sake, I hope you’re right. I really, really hope you’re right.
Back at the Mona Lisa, Bruce takes a sip from his glass.
BRUCE: Is there something I can help you with, Bob?
BOB: Just answer my question.
BRUCE: I’m here to restart my life.
BOB: Really?
BRUCE: Yeah.
BOB: I can’t believe you’ve returned after all this time.
BRUCE: I can’t believe you’re still hostile towards me.
BOB: I’m hostile towards you because you never apologized.
BRUCE: Bob, what happened between Lisa and I was decades ago. And, plus, you’ve moved on. You’ve been married to Kim for over 25 years.
BOB: Yeah, I have. But, Lisa and I still remain friends. And, you caused so much destruction. You hurt who we were as people.
BRUCE: Bobby, an affair is a two way street. Now, get the hell out of my face and go have dinner with your lovely wife.
Bruce and Bob stare deep into one another’s eyes.
BOB: Have a good night, Bruce.
BRUCE: You too, Bobby. You too.
Bob walks off. Bruce takes another sip of his drink.
Back at FairWinds, in the Living Room, Barbara walks over to Paul.
BARBARA: I get it. You’re angry.
PAUL: Damn right I am.
BARBARA: And, you have every right to be. However, I don’t think you’ll be angry once you hear about my reasoning for hiring Julian.
PAUL: Well, go right ahead. I’m standing on pins and needles. I can’t wait to hear why you hired this man.
BARBARA: I hired him to keep him close.
PAUL: What?
BARBARA: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. And, darling, we also get to make millions of dollars. What could be better? It’s the perfect plan.
PAUL: Well, the best laid plans don’t usually go as well as one would expect them to. I just want you to remember that. Because the second you forget that, things could go way off course.
At Oakdale Park, in the Private Area, Marshall and Iva enter the area.
IVA: Okay. I get why you brought me out here. You want more privacy. However, it is really cold. So, if you could just say what you need to say, that’d be great.
MARSHALL: Yeah. I get that.
IVA: So, what do you need to tell me?
MARSHALL: I choose you.
IVA: What?
MARSHALL: The other day, you asked me to make a choice between you and Sierra. After careful examination, I choose you. You’re the one I want.
IVA: Really?
MARSHALL: Yes. I’m going to break things off with Sierra on election night. And, when I win, you’ll be the one moving into the Mayor’s mansion with me.
IVA: Oh my gosh. This is amazing!
Iva lets out a little laugh. Her and Marshall then rush to one another and kiss. The camera zooms in on the two kissing.
***FADE OUT***
***END OF EP. 157***
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