EPISODE #62

EPISODE 62

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. NIGHT.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 14th, 2019 (Friday)

THE PALACE HOTEL - BALLROOM

Jennifer, Philip, Andrea, and Joshua walk into the ballroom. The ballroom is decorated with lovely accents of gold and silver. There are dining tables decorated with beautiful, candlelit centerpieces. Jennifer is dressed in an emerald green dress that has silver sparkles. Philip and Joshua are dressed in black suits. And, Andrea is dressed in a light pink dress with a white shawl.

JENNIFER: Oh my gosh. This place looks amazing.

PHILIP: Looks ten times better than I could’ve ever imagined.

ANDREA: Tonight’s going to be such a fun night.

JOSHUA: Yes, it is. I can’t wait for the party to begin.

Then, Veronica enters. She is wearing a red party dress.

VERONICA: I can’t wait either. Congratulations, sis. I’m so happy for you.

AMY & MIMI’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Mimi is standing over by a wall, looking into a mirror. She is putting on a pair of diamond drop earrings that much her gorgeous navy blue dress. Amy enters the room. She is putting her cell phone into her evening bag. Amy is dressed in a black cocktail dress. She is wearing a gold, sparkle, waist length evening jacket over it. She goes to Mimi.

AMY: You are a knockout!

Amy pulls Mimi in close and kisses her.

MIMI: You as well. I think we’re gonna show everyone up at this party.

AMY: I couldn’t agree more. Two bombshells painting the town red…

MIMI: (laughs) And, loving on the people they adore. (sighs) I know that tonight’s gonna be a good night. However, I can’t help but think about she being there.

AMY: We aren’t going to worry about Veronica tonight. Okay?

MIMI: Okay. Sounds good. And, hopefully, she won’t come up to me tonight. I swear...that if she does...I won’t be able to control myself.

AMY: Where did that come from? So far, I’ve been the strong headed one in this whole situation. What made you want to see things my way and not hold back? Did something happen between you and Veronica that I don’t know about?

WHITMORE PENTHOUSE - LIVING ROOM

Judith is sitting on the couch. She has her makeup compact out and she is applying some lipstick. Judith is wearing a purple formal dress with lace sleeves that go down to her elbows. As she finishes applying her lipstick, there’s a knock at the door. Judith closes her lipstick and compact and puts it into her silver evening bag. She grabs her bag and walks to the door.

JUDITH: (opening the door) Well, you still look good in that maroon suit.

STUART: Thank you. And, you look amazing.

JUDITH: Thank you. And, thank you for deciding to pick me up tonight.

STUART: We made a promise to one another this afternoon. I’m not about to start falling short on that promise so soon.

JUDITH: I’m happy to hear that. Would you like to come in for a pre-party drink? I have your favorite wine...our favorite wine...chilled and ready to pour at a moment’s notice.

STUART: I would love nothing more than to share a drink with you.

Judith smiles and steps aside. Stuart enters. Judith shuts the door.

ANDERSON MANSION - FOYER

Lindsay, Michael, Cynthia, and Kimberly are standing in the foyer. The maid enters and serves them all something to drink.

LINDSAY: I see you’re saving the champagne for Thomas’ actual arrival.

MICHAEL: Of course I am. Your iced tea will have to do for now.

LINDSAY: I love that you think this is just straight iced tea.

Michael lets out a laugh and smiles at his daughter.

KIMBERLY: I’m very happy that my nephew is on his way back to town. I haven’t seen Thomas in a long time. I miss him very much.

LINDSAY: He misses you too, Aunt Kim.

KIMBERLY: I’m happy to hear that.

CYNTHIA: Darling, did Thomas say how the deal went in Paris?

MICHAEL: It went well for him. He now owns a vineyard in Paris. I’m so happy that my son is expanding his business overseas. It makes me glad to see his success.

LINDSAY: You played a big part in that, dad. You were the first investor in The Grape Escape. You really helped Thomas to launch his vision.

MICHAEL: Yes, I did. But, you’re the Co-CEO. You’re there day in and day out. You get to see that success first hand. And, you get to be a major part of it.

LINDSAY: Nothing makes me happier than to see his success.

As Lindsay takes a sip of her drink, Cynthia’s phone begins to ring. She retrieves the phone from the pocket of the suit jacket she’s wearing. She looks down at the Caller ID.

MICHAEL: Everything okay?

LINDSAY: Yeah, Cynthia...everything okay? Who is it?

CYNTHIA: Just a business call. Excuse me.

Cynthia walks off to take the call. Lindsay turns around and watches her walk off. She is suspicious of who is really calling Cynthia.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in the Ballroom, Jennifer, Philip, Joshua, and Veronica are drinking champagne. Andrea is having a glass of sparkling water.

JENNIFER: This champagne is amazing, baby.

PHILIP: Thanks. I got it imported from this chateau in Ireland.

JOSHUA: It really is something.

ANDREA: So is this sparkling water.

JENNIFER: (laughs) Hey, don’t knock sparkling water with some lemon in it. I could drink that for the rest of my life.

VERONICA: And, it pairs well with the fish we’ll be having as the main course tonight.

PHILIP: Veronica’s right. (checking watch) Well, the guests should be arriving shortly.

JENNIFER: I can’t believe this party starts soon. After tonight, it’s non-stop happiness from here on out. After this, comes our wedding. And, after our wedding…

PHILIP: Comes the rest of our lives.

JOSHUA: To Philip and Jennifer.

ALL: To Philip and Jennifer.

Everyone clinks their glasses.

Back at Amy and Mimi’s Apartment, in the Living Room, Mimi turns away from Amy. She takes a deep breath and turns around.

MIMI: Veronica came into my establishment today. She was just there to get something to eat and a hot beverage. But, I clearly didn’t want her there. We talked about everything that has gone on and I told her off. I’m also...from now on...refusing service to her.

AMY: Good for you. She needs to stay out of our lives. If it was up to me, I’d run her out of this town the first chance I got. But, I know this town can be big enough for the three of us. She just has to not cross any lines.

MIMI: Even though I told Veronica off, I know she won’t give up. Also, Veronica clearly knows nothing about boundaries. I wish that I never knew her. I wish that I would’ve never popped the question to her all those years ago. Thank God I’m not married to her.

AMY: Look, everything’s going to be fine. And, I will protect you. She won’t come between us. We are strong. We are one hell of a united front. Veronica Sterling doesn’t scare me. She can go ahead and live her life. We’re gonna live our’s. Got that?

MIMI: Yeah.

Mimi hugs Amy.

AMY: (coming off the hug) Now, let’s go celebrate.

MIMI: Sounds good to me.

Mimi smiles. She and Amy collect their things and head to the door.

ANDERSON MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Cynthia is ending her phone conversation. As Lindsay enters the room, Cynthia hangs up the phone. She turns around at the sounds of Lindsay’s heels clacking on the hardwood floor.

CYNTHIA: Eavesdropping on a private conversation?

LINDSAY: Not at all. I just came in here to get the ice bucket.

CYNTHIA: Yeah...I bet.

LINDSAY: Is there something you need to get off of your chest, Cynthia?

CYNTHIA: Lindsay, I know that you want to know if the person I was speaking to on the phone was actually Carter. Just admit it.

LINDSAY: Fine. I was wondering about that. Who was that on the phone?

CYNTHIA: It wasn’t Carter. It was Javier. He’s the new gardener of the grounds. We’ve been trying to come up with a plan for a complete reconstruction of the garden.

LINDSAY: Are you gonna cheat with him too?

CYNTHIA: Shut up. Just shut the hell up.

LINDSAY: You’re awfully demanding for a woman who doesn’t hold any of the cards in the situation we’re both currently in. If I were you, I’d watch myself.

Then, Lindsay and Cynthia hear the doorbell ringing.

LINDSAY: That must be Thomas.

Lindsay and Cynthia stare one another down for just a moment.

LINDSAY: Seya in there, Cynthia.

Lindsay turns around, flips her hair, and walks back off to the foyer.

Back at the Whitmore Penthouse, in the Living Room, Stuart and Judith are sitting on the couch. They are both drinking a glass of red wine.

JUDITH: So, how’s the money situation?

STUART: It’s good. We have eight million.

JUDITH: That makes me feel a little better.

STUART: I still think it’d be a good idea to do what you mentioned this morning.

JUDITH: Oh yeah? And, what did I mention this morning again?

STUART: Coming up with a plan. Just in case.

JUDITH: If you’ve got one, go ahead and tell me.

STUART: I think you should leave town. That’s only if we can’t get the full ten million by Vargas’ deadline of midnight tonight.

JUDITH: Stuart, I’m not leaving your side in this.

STUART: You need to. I can be strong enough for the both of us. You can go to our home in Italy. I will join you there soon after if all the money doesn’t come together.

JUDITH: Are you sure about this?

STUART: It’s the only thing we can do that’ll protect us both.

JUDITH: Stuart…

STUART: I’m serious, Judith. I’m not letting you fight me on this.

JUDITH: You are so stubborn.

STUART: Damn right I am.

Stuart smiles on at Judith.

JUDITH: Thank you for wanting to protect me.

STUART: Of course. I still love you.

JUDITH: I love you too.

Stuart and Judith get closer. But, before they can kiss, the grandfather clock in the living room dings into the next hour.

JUDITH: (sighs) We should get going. We don’t want to miss the party.

STUART: You’re right. Everything has to go normal tonight.

JUDITH: Yes...yes...it does.

The camera cuts back and forth between Stuart and Judith, still caught up in their affectionate moment with one another.

***END OF EPISODE 62***

EPISODE #61

EPISODE 61

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. AFTERNOON.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 13th, 2019 (Thursday)

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - EXAM ROOM

Lindsay is sitting on top of an examination bed. She is in her day clothes that she wore into the hospital. She puts her phone into her purse. She has apparently just gotten off of a call. As she puts her phone away, Dr. Evanston enters the room.

DR. EVANSTON: Hello, Miss Anderson.

LINDSAY: Hi, Doctor.

DR. EVANSTON: How are you feeling?

LINDSAY: Better. I took my medication and it helped.

DR. EVANSTON: Good. And, are you good on fluids?

LINDSAY: Yes.

DR. EVANSTON: Very good. I know you’re very busy. So, I won’t keep you.

LINDSAY: Thank you. But, before I go, I do have a question.

DR. EVANSTON: Of course. You can ask me anything.

LINDSAY: Thank you.

DR. EVANSTON: What were you wanting to know?

LINDSAY: The man who brought me in…, is he still here?

DR. EVANSTON: Yes. And, he does ask me about you about every two minutes. He seems to like you, Miss Anderson. He seems to like you a lot.

LINDSAY: I bet he does. (whispers) I bet he does.

MIMI’S CAFE

Veronica walks into Mimi’s Cafe. She heads up to the counter.

BARISTA: What can I get you today, miss?

VERONICA: I’ll take a chocolate croissant and a white mocha.

BARISTA: Of course. Can I get a name?

VERONICA: Sterling.

BARISTA: Very good. I’ll have that up for you shortly.

VERONICA: Thank you.

As Veronica turns around, she bumps into Mimi.

MIMI: What are you doing here? Don’t you have a job or something? And, after everything that has happened, why would you come into my cafe?

VERONICA: Mimi, I just wanted something good to eat and a white mocha. That’s it. Calm down. Bumping into you wasn’t something I planned out all day.

MIMI: I know you, Veronica. You plan out everything. I know you’re trying to get under my skin. News flash, it’s not gonna work.

ANDERSON MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Michael is sitting down on the couch. He is wearing a pair of reading glasses and playing a game on his cellphone. His game is interrupted when he receives a phone call. He answers the call right away.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) This better be good. I’m on the 1,000th level of Candy Crush and I’m just about to beat it.

THOMAS: (over the phone) Sorry, dad. I just really needed to talk to you.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) Really? Is everything okay, son?

THOMAS: (over the phone) Yeah. Everything’s fine. I just wanted to tell you that I’m headed to the airport now. I closed my deal in Paris early this morning. And, now, I’m headed back to Thorne Hill.

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Philip is in the kitchen. He is washing a plate. As he puts the plate on the drying rack, his phone begins to ring. He shuts off the water, dries his hands with a kitchen towel, and retrieves his phone from his back pocket. He answers the call.

PHILIP: (on the phone) Hey, babe. No, I don’t mind if you meet a friend for lunch after you get your dress. We still have plenty of time before we need to get to the hotel.

As Philip continues to talk on the phone, there’s a knock at the door.

PHILIP: (on the phone) Hey, babe, I gotta go. Someone’s at the door. I love you too and I will see you later. Bye now.

Philip hangs up the phone and goes to the door.

PHILIP: (opening the door) Hey, sis. What are you doing here?

AMY: I thought we could pre-game before the party tonight.

PHILIP: (laughs) What do you mean by that?

Amy holds up a large brown gas station bag.

AMY: I mean that I brought beer and plenty of junk food. It’s time we celebrate.

PHILIP: (stepping aside) Don’t let me stop you from coming in.

WHITMORE MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Judith and Stuart are pacing around the living room. Stuart is talking on his cell phone.

STUART: (on the phone) Thank you. Sounds good. And what about the other half? Okay. Thank you, Mr. Mitchum. Thank you for everything.

Stuart hangs up the phone and stop pacing. Judith stops pacing as well and goes to him.

JUDITH: What did Mr. Mitchum say?

STUART: We can get half the money right away. The other half will have to wait.

JUDITH: Why does the other half have to wait? Stuart, Vargas is demanding ten million dollars from us. I don’t think he’ll take it in monthly payments like some infomercial. Go ahead and blackmail the Whitmores for five easy payments of 19.99 plus shipping and handling.

STUART: Don’t you think I know what’s going on here? Don’t you think I know what kind of game this is, Judith? This is our whole lives on the line.

JUDITH: Damn right it is! I just want to know when you’re going to start taking this whole thing seriously?! Vargas could bring us down in a matter of seconds! You seem to just want to wait around and twiddle your thumbs! I got news for you, though, I’m not gonna wait around. I’ll be damned if this thing doesn’t end today!

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in the Living Room, Michael is standing over by the desk. He is still talking to Thomas on his cellphone.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) I’ve missed you very much, son. This family has felt incomplete without your presence in this town.

THOMAS: (over the phone) Thanks for saying that, dad.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t I gather the family together at the house tonight? We can all celebrate your return.

THOMAS: (over the phone) Are you sure that’s necessary?

MICHAEL: (on the phone) My son is coming home. Of course it’s necessary.

THOMAS: (over the phone) I guess it’ll be a good way to show you guys my surprise.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) You have a surprise for us?

THOMAS: (over the phone) Yes. And, I think you’ll like it.

MICHAEL: (on the phone) Well, I can’t wait to see it and you. I should let you go now so you can get home to us. I love you, son.

THOMAS: (over the phone) Love you too, dad. Love you too.

Michael hangs up his phone and smiles.

MICHAEL: My son is finally coming home.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 5TH FLOOR

Lindsay walks out of the examination room. She shuts the door behind her. As she walks up to the front desk, Carter walks up to her.

CARTER: Hey.

A Nurse hands Lindsay her discharge papers. She begins signing them.

LINDSAY: Hey.

CARTER: You okay?

LINDSAY: Yeah. I’m fine.

Lindsay hands the papers back to the Nurse.

LINDSAY: You know, you didn’t have to stay.

CARTER: Yeah. I did.

LINDSAY: Why did you feel the need? It’s not like you care about me.

CARTER: That’s where you’re wrong. I do care about you. Yes, we’re going through a hard time right now. But…

LINDSAY: You had sex with my step-mother....your ex-wife. This is so beyond complicated and messy. It’s more than a hard time. It’s not like someone burnt a pie at Thanksgiving. It’s more than that. This is serious. What you did is life changing for so many people. So many people I love.

CARTER: I know.

LINDSAY: (voice breaking) Do you? Do you really?

CARTER: Yes.

LINDSAY: I in no way think you do.

Lindsay grabs her purse.

LINDSAY: Bye, Carter.

Lindsay walks off. Carter watches her walk out of the hospital.

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Philip and Amy are sitting on the couch. They’re drinking beer and eating chips.

PHILIP: Thank you for doing all of this.

AMY: Of course. You celebrated me and Mimi being engaged. I’m happy to do the same for you and Jennifer. Nothing makes me happier than seeing you two face life together.

PHILIP: Cheers to that. Oh, I just thought of something.

AMY: What’s that?

PHILIP: You’ll be at my wedding, even though I wasn’t at your’s.

AMY: Well, you were in a medically induced coma at the time.

PHILIP: Yeah. I’m grateful to still be here.

AMY: I’m grateful you’re here too. The case may be cold, but you’re still alive. And, you are still impacting everyone’s lives for the best.

PHILIP: Can I tell you something? Something to stay between us.

AMY: Of course you can.

PHILIP: The case isn’t cold anymore. I know who ran me over last year.

AMY: (sitting up) Oh my god...who did it?

PHILIP: I can’t tell you all the details. But, just know that it’s connected to Jennifer and Joshua’s parents’ murder.

AMY: Philip, are you kidding me?

PHILIP: No. I’m not. However, I will tell you that it has lifted a lot of weight off of Jennifer and I’s collective shoulders. We feel as though we can be more free now.

AMY: I’m glad that you two feel more free. But, I really want to know.

PHILIP: All will be revealed soon. That much I know to be true.

Philip takes a drink of his beer.

Back at Mimi’s Cafe, Mimi is wiping down the coffee bar. Veronica grabs her order from the Barista at the front counter and goes to Mimi.

VERONICA: You know, I really didn’t think about you all day. I just came here for something good to eat and a drink on my lunch break. That’s it.

MIMI: Yeah. Whatever you say.

VERONICA: It’s the truth.

MIMI: Don’t you talk to me about the truth! Since you got here all those months ago, you have been nothing short of manipulative. You weasled your way into Jennifer and Joshua’s lives. You oughta be lucky they accepted you. Then, better yet, you’ve made it a point almost everyday to bump into me and have something to do with me.

VERONICA: Mimi...I…

MIMI: I’m still talking! I’m putting you on notice, Veronica. I’m married. I’m a business owner. And, fingers crossed...I have a child coming into my life shortly. I am not letting you manipulate my and everyone else's lives anymore. This is the final straw.

Mimi begins to walk away but turns around.

MIMI: Oh, and remember, I have the right to refuse service to anyone. And, I’m choosing to exercise my right against you. Get the hell out of my cafe.

Mimi and Veronica stare one another down.

Back at the Whitmore Mansion, in the Living Room, Judith goes over to the bar cart and pours herself a glass of bourbon. She then takes a sip of it and takes a deep breath.

STUART: You never drink this early.

JUDITH: (turning around) I only do if I’m stressed.

Judith sets her glass down on the bar cart.

JUDITH: You still haven’t answered my question.

STUART: That’s because you already know the answer. You know I’m taking this seriously. I ended up in the hospital a few days ago just discussing the matter with you.

JUDITH: True. Stuart, I’m scared. I’m really scared. I’ve never been this scared in my whole life. Vargas is like the monster under the bed, and I’m the little girl running scared to her mother. What are we gonna do?

STUART: I don’t know. For once, I don’t know what the future holds. You’ve admitted something to me. I guess I should admit something to you.

JUDITH: What do you mean?

STUART: Judith, I know that we’re divorced. I know that was my decision based on what you did with Michael. But, I gotta let you know that I miss you. I miss you in this house. I miss you in my life on a more regular basis. I just miss you. And, I think that right now, it wouldn’t hurt if we leaned on each other.

Judith rushes up to Stuart and embraces him.

JUDITH: I couldn’t agree more, darling.

The camera zooms in on a choked up Stuart.

***END OF EPISODE 61***