EPISODE #65 (SEASON 2 FINALE)

EPISODE 65

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. NIGHT.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 19th, 2019 (Wednesday)

THE PALACE HOTEL - BALLROOM

The engagement party of Jennifer and Philip is still in full swing. Joshua, Andrea, and Veronica have all hit the dance floor. Meanwhile, Jennifer, Philip, Amy, Mimi, Stuart, and Quentin are standing over the bar.

PHILIP: (putting his cellphone in his pocket) I just texted Ava a couple of minutes ago. She hasn’t gotten back to me on how mom is feeling. I hope she’s okay.

QUENTIN: Me too. I don’t think Judith would’ve run away from this engagement party for anything. Something more than feeling ill has to be keeping her.

AMY: Though Philip and I have had our gripes with our mother the past couple of months, I know that she was excited to be here.

JENNIFER: And, we were excited to have her here.

MIMI: Stuart, are you sure she didn’t say anything else to you?

STUART: Everyone needs to calm down. She was just not feeling well. She wanted to get some fresh air and then go home. It’s sad that she’s not here. But, everything will be fine. (nervously) I assure you of that.

THORNE HILL PARK - PRIVATE AREA

Judith is sitting on the bench in the park. She’s thinking about all she has gone through tonight. She’s looking at a picture of she and her family on her cell phone. Then, she hears footsteps in the distance. Judith stands abruptly, ready to defend herself.

JUDITH: (calling out) Who’s there?!

Judith continues to hear the footsteps.

JUDITH: (calling out) Show yourself!

As Judith looks on nervously, Ava walks up to her.

AVA: Sis, there you are. It’s just me. Is everything okay?

JUDITH: Yeah. Sorry. I’m fine. I just wanted to get some fresh air before I went home. (sighs) I heard footsteps, but I didn’t see anyone around. I got scared.

AVA: Understandable. I was headed to the penthouse to pack a bag. I was gonna stay at the mansion. I didn’t want to disturb you. Do you want me to call us a car to take us there? We can get you laid down and me out of there?

JUDITH: No, I’m fine. And, you know what? Just go to the mansion now. You’ve actually got clothes in a closet in the master bedroom from when you last stayed with Stuart and I. And, there’s plenty of products you can use in the master bedroom bathroom. I left a ton of never-before-opened stuff there.

AVA: Are you sure it’s okay for me to use that stuff?

JUDITH: Of course. I’ve gotta go. As you know, I’m not feeling well.

AVA: Judith, before you go, I do want to talk to you. Is everything really okay? I mean, you’re not acting like yourself. What’s really going on here?

THE PALACE HOTEL - CARTER’S SUITE

Carter is sitting on the bed, looking through E-Mails on his cellphone. As he clicks on another E-Mail, there’s a knock at the door. He gets up, shuts off his phone, and walks to the door.

CARTER: (opening the door) Hey. What are you doing here? I thought that we made an agreement not to see one another?

CYNTHIA: I thought I could keep that agreement. That is until I got bored and wanted to see you. I also brought some damn good champagne.

Cynthia lifts up a bottle of champagne and two champagne glasses.

CYNTHIA: (smiling) So, can I come in?

CARTER: (stepping aside) Be my guest.

LINDSAY’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM

Lacey (Lindsay’s split personality) is sitting on the chair in front of her vanity. She is brushing her red-colored-wig and humming a tune. After brushing for a couple of seconds, she puts the hairbrush down and smiles.

LACEY: I look really good. Oh, Lindsay, thanks for keeping us in shape. And, thanks for calming down inside of our head. I was getting a headache.

Lacey stands up and walks over to a small bar set that Lindsay has in her room, on top of her dresser. Lacey pours herself a martini that she had shaken earlier. She then takes a drink from her martini glass.

LACEY: Well, before I go run my errand that begins my plan to protect Lindsay, I’m going to have the best martini in the world. And, I’m gonna have some fun.

Lacey walks over to a stereo and puts in a CD.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in the Ballroom, Jennifer, Amy, Mimi, and Quentin have all walked over to the bar to discuss Judith leaving. Stuart and Philip step over to a corner of the room.

PHILIP: Okay, dad, it’s just me and you right now. Tell me what’s really going on with mom. Is she more than ill? Is it something more severe?

STUART: Son, I don’t know why everyone is freaking out. The world isn’t on fire. Your mother is hooked up to a ventilator. She is just not feeling well. I’m sure that it’s nothing. You know how dramatic she can be sometimes.

PHILIP: Yeah, I do. But, like some people mentioned earlier, I know how much she wanted to be here tonight. She wouldn’t have missed this.

STUART: You know that she’ll make it up to you. (checking watch) Well, the party is almost over. We better get back on the dance floor with everyone else.

PHILIP: Yeah. Sure. Go ahead. I’ll be out there soon.

Stuart smiles and walks off. Philip looks on at him, feeling as though his father is keeping something from him.

Back in Thorne Hill Park, Ava sets her purse down on the bench.

AVA: Honey, you can tell me anything.

JUDITH: I know. But, there’s nothing to tell. I’m just tired. And, how can I be in the party mood when I’m feeling a little sick?

AVA: Okay, I’m gonna say something that I know you’re not going to like.

JUDITH: Here we go. Say whatever you need to say.

AVA: I feel as though you’re not sick.

JUDITH: (laughs) What makes you say that?

AVA: Because, you’re playing the same games we used to play with mom and dad when we didn’t want to go to school. The rest of our siblings would go off to school. But, we were thick as thieves. We’d stay behind and wait until we convinced mom and dad enough to leave us alone and give the house to us for the whole day.

JUDITH: Damn, you’re good.

AVA: So, it’s true? You’re not sick?

JUDITH: Ding, ding, ding. Tell her what she’s won!

AVA: Judith, what’s going on? Why are you faking that you’re ill?

JUDITH: Truthfully, it’s because of Stuart.

AVA: You can’t stand to be around him?

JUDITH: No, I want to be around him. That’s what kills me. I really want to be with him. But, that’s just not in the cards right now. I didn’t want to leave the party. It was just becoming to overwhelming. The kids. Stuart. The memories coming up at a rapid speed.

AVA: I get it. (sighs) I’ll turn your loose. Don’t worry. When I get back to the party, I will let everyone know that you are really sick.

JUDITH: Thank you. I love you, sis.

AVA: I love you too. Be safe getting home.

JUDITH: I will be.

Ava smiles, picks up her bag, and walks off. Judith takes a deep breath.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in Carter’s Suite, Carter and Cynthia are sitting on the couch in the suite. Carter opens the champagne and pours it into the two glasses. He sets the bottle down and he and Cynthia pick up their glasses and clink them.

CYNTHIA: Cheers.

CARTER: Cheers.

Carter and Cynthia both take a sip of their champagne.

CARTER: What really brought you here tonight?

CYNTHIA: (sighs) So, tonight, Michael’s son came home.

CARTER: Thomas?

CYNTHIA: Yeah. And, he brought his new wife Melissa with him.

CARTER: He’s married? After that whole mess with Becky…

CYNTHIA: Yeah. We all thought the same thing. Anyway, the party died down and I got really bored. Plus, I can’t handle every single Anderson family member knowing my business and slightly judging me at a family gathering.

CARTER: Understandable. Now, let me ask you another question.

CYNTHIA: Shoot.

CARTER: What are you expecting from me tonight?

CYNTHIA: Somehow, I think you already know.

After a short pause, Carter puts down his champagne glass and kisses Cynthia passionately. Coming off of the kiss, Cynthia puts her glass down and kisses Carter.

CYNTHIA: Lets make our way to the bed.

CARTER: Sounds like a plan.

Carter and Cynthia laugh and stand up.

*PLAY MUSIC FOR FINAL 2 SCENES*

Lacey is standing over by the stereo and turning up the volume.

LACEY: I love this song.

Lacey begins to dance, as she takes a drink of her martini. She begins to slightly spill some of her drink on the floor.

LACEY: (laughs) Oops.

***

The screen fades…

Back at The Palace Hotel, in Carter’s Suite, Carter lays Cynthia down on the bed. He begins to unbutton her white, silk blouse.

CARTER: You sure you want me right now?

CYNTHIA: You ask me that question every time. My answer is always the same.

CARTER: True.

Carter smiles and finishes unbuttoning her blouse. Cynthia then kicks off her heels. Carter lays down on top of Cynthia and kisses her neck. She breathes deeply. He then stands up and takes off his shirt. Cynthia bites her bottom lip, sits up, and undoes his pants.

CYNTHIA: You’re already har…

CARTER: That’s just how you make me feel.

Cynthia laughs seductively and pulls Carter close.

The screen fades…

Cynthia is on top of Carter. Both of them are nude and under the sheets. Cynthia is kissing him from his lips down to his stomach.

The screen fades…

Carter is now on top of Cynthia. He is thrusting forward. She is moaning.

CYNTHIA: Don’t stop…

The screen fades…

Cynthia and Carter are now laying next to one another. They have finished their love making. They then kiss very passionately.

CARTER: God, I love you.

CYNTHIA: (short pause) I love you too, Carter.

The camera zooms out in an aerial shot, just as they kiss once more.

***END OF EPISODE 65***

EPISODE #64

EPISODE 64

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. NIGHT.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 18th, 2019 (Tuesday)

THORNE HILL PARK - PRIVATE AREA

Lindsay is sitting down on the bench. She is talking on her cellphone.

LINDSAY: (on the phone) Yeah...sorry I had to leave early. I just have to get up in the morning for an unexpected staff meeting. No, I don’t need Thomas there, dad. He needs to celebrate his marriage. Anyway, text me tomorrow and tell me how the rest of the party went.

As Lindsay hangs up her phone, Carter walks up to her.

CARTER: Oh, Lindsay. Hey.

LINDSAY: (sighs) Hi. You can continue to walk through. It’s not like I’m a troll under a bridge trying to give you a tricky riddle. You don’t have to stand there and talk to me like we’re BFFs.

CARTER: Actually, I would like to speak with you.

Lindsay takes a deep breath and collects her things.

LINDSAY: This isn’t happening.

Before Lindsay can walk away, she stumbles back.

CARTER: Are you alright?

LINDSAY: I’m fine. I’m just a little lightheaded. It’s not like you need to take me to the emergency room again.

CARTER: That’s a relief to know. Look, can we just sit down and talk like I wanted to the second I bumped into you just now? Lindsay, we haven’t had a chance to really talk about what’s happened. Plus, I want to know where we stand. You said that if I came clean, then you wouldn’t leave me forever.

LINDSAY: You’re right, I did. I did say that. I was there. I remember our conversation. I also remember how you hurt me. Carter, I love you. And, I’m not sure if we will ever get back together or what the future holds. But, right now, I don’t want you. You chose your ex-wife...my stepmom...over me. That was enough to say goodbye. At least for now. Please, excuse me. (getting choked up) I have to go.

Lindsay walks off. Carter thinks about going after her but hangs back.

ANDERSON MANSION - GUEST BEDROOM

Thomas and Melissa enter the bedroom. Thomas is carrying Melissa. She is laughing as he puts her down and shuts the door.

MELISSA: You so did not have to do that.

THOMAS: Oh, yes, I did.

MELISSA: Gosh, I love you.

THOMAS: I love you too.

Melissa and Thomas kiss one another passionately.

MELISSA: It was nice of your father to let us stay here while our new house gets ready. And, while my family makes their way to town.

Melissa sits on the bed and begins taking off her heels. Thomas begins to remove his tie and his dress shoes. Melissa stands up after removing her shoes.

THOMAS: So, your family is still coming here?

MELISSA: Yes. I can’t wait for them to see how awesome your family is.

THOMAS: They’re truly something. Trust me.

THE PALACE HOTEL - STAIRWELL

Stuart is standing in the stairwell of the hotel. He sits down on a step as he continues to look through the updates on the Vargas situation on his cell phone. Then, he hears the door open. He stands and turns around as Judith enters.

JUDITH: There you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere. What are you doing in the stairwell? You should be in the ballroom.

STUART: I can’t help but not turn away from my cell phone.

JUDITH: I thought we were going to put the phone away.

STUART: We were. That was until the bank started to flag the payments we were making into Vargas’ account. My guys said they can get the payments back on track…

JUDITH: Okay. So, there’s nothing to worry about.

STUART: You didn’t let me finish. My guys can’t get the payments back on track until tomorrow. We are three hundred thousand dollars away from being free. Unfortunately, the Devil has a sick sense of humor. We’re not going to survive the night, Judith. We’re finished.

THE PALACE HOTEL - BALLROOM

The party is going well still. Drinks are being poured. Everyone is dancing. And, Jennifer and Philip are making their way over to the main table. They sit down next to Joshua and Andrea.

JOSHUA: Did you two practice that dance routine you just did out there?

JENNIFER: (laughs) Philip’s ballroom lessons are starting to pay off.

ANDREA: You’re really taking ballroom lessons, Philip?

PHILIP: Jennifer made them mandatory.

JENNIFER: (laughs) Damn right I did. Hey, brother, thank you for that lovely introduction into Philip and I’s dance tonight. We really felt the love.

JOSHUA: I do what I can. Pretty soon I’ll be making a toast at the actual wedding. I can’t wait for your guys’ big day to arrive.

PHILIP: We can’t either.

Philip says this as he puts his hands on Jennifer’s thigh and smiles at her.

***

MEANWHILE…

Across the ballroom, Amy and Mimi are sitting at the bar. Both of them are drinking a glass of red wine. They are snuggled close to one another.

AMY: I love engagement parties.

MIMI: I know you do. I love going to them with someone I love.

AMY: Same here, baby.

As Amy and Mimi kiss, Veronica walks up to the bar.

VERONICA: (to the bartender) I’ll have a martini with no olives. Thanks.

As Veronica turns around and leans against the bar, Amy and Mimi come off of their kiss. Veronica looks over at them.

VERONICA: Please, don’t stop on my account.

AMY: We never do, Veronica.

VERONICA: Are you two enjoying the party?

MIMI: Don’t be civil just because we’re at a party celebrating our loved ones.

VERONICA: You two are the ones making up stories about how much you think I hate both of you. I don’t hate either of you. And, I’m not the bad girl here.

MIMI: Could’ve fool me.

AMY: Veronica, can you just leave? Please? It would do everyone a favor if you left us alone and while you’re at it, left this town.

Veronica turns around and grabs her martini. Without saying a word, she angrily walks off, taking a sip of her drink.

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in the Guest Bedroom, Melissa is sitting on the bed. Thomas is sitting behind her, rubbing her shoulders.

THOMAS: So, how long will your family be in town?

MELISSA: My mother was saying that they would be here for two weeks.

THOMAS: Nice. I’m sure my dad will love Anthony and Vivian.

MELISSA: If he likes jokes about day-to-day corporate business, then yes.

THOMAS: That’s who my dad is at his core.

MELISSA: I got a sense of that tonight.

THOMAS: Will Jamal be able to make it? I know it’s hard for him to get away sometimes from aspirations to take your father’s place at Hudson Industries one day.

MELISSA: My brother said he will be coming with my parents. Thank God. I’m not sure I could survive two weeks with my parents without my brother.

THOMAS: I love that you two are so close.

MELISSA: Sibling bonds are important.

THOMAS: I couldn’t agree more.

LINDSAY’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Lindsay, now as Lacey (her split personality), enters her home quickly. She slams the door behind her and goes straight to the couch, setting down her purse and a shopping bag.

LINDSAY’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM

Moments later, the screen fades to Lacey being in her bedroom. She is out of her daily wear and she has changed into a tight, bodycon, knee length red dress. She is also wearing a pair of gold hoops and stiletto boots. She then goes over to her vanity and sits down. She picks up a bottle of Cher Eau De Couture and puts some on her wrist.

She breathes in the smell of the perfume heavily. Then, she reaches for a dark, red lipstick. She opens the lipstick and begins to put some on. After finishing that, and setting down the lipstick, and puts on a huge, diamond, statement necklace. Then, she smiles.

LACEY: My look is almost complete.

The screen fades again. This time, Lacey is putting on a red hair wig.

LACEY: Damn. You look good.

LINDSAY: (in her own head) Let me out of here, Lacey! Or, whoever you are!

LACEY: After tonight’s meeting with Carter, it’s clear you need more help now than ever. I can’t let you out of your own mind. Not until I’ve completed my work to help you.

Lacey smiles at her own reflection in the mirror.

THE PALACE HOTEL - LOBBY

Veronica is sitting down on a couch in the lobby. She has just finished her martini and she is talking on her cell phone. She is also slightly crying.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Mom, it’s all going to hell. They hate me more than ever now. I thought that after I talked to their adoption agent, they would love the kind things that I said about them. However, they took it all for granted. They really do hate me.

DOREEN: (over the phone) Honey, they don’t hate you. They’re just not sure how to accept you. But, I promise that I will be there soon to help you sort this all out.

VERONICA: (on the phone) I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea for you to come here or not. But, I just want Mimi back. And, I know that you can help me with that.

DOREEN: (over the phone) Damn right I can. I will use every tool I have in order to let Mimi see that you are the real love of her life, not Amy.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Thanks, mom. I love you.

DOREEN: (over the phone) I love you too.

Veronica hangs up her phone, wipes her tears, and smiles.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in the Stairwell, Stuart puts his phone back into the breast pocket of his suit jacket. Then, he takes one step up to be on the same level as Judith.

JUDITH: What the hell are we gonna do?

STUART: I think it’s time we put our original plan into action. The one that I came up with. The one that you don’t particularly like.

JUDITH: I’m not leaving this town. I’m not leaving your side.

STUART: Judith, you have to. You have to go. Let me protect you. Plus, I’ll meet up with you in time. That is once I handle everything here.

JUDITH: You cannot be alone in this, Stuart. It will kill you. This whole thing is bound to be too much for your heart to handle.

STUART: No. What’s too much for my heart to handle is you being torn down and carted away off to a women’s prison for the rest of your life over this whole thing. I’m going to ask for the jet to be fueled. That jet will take you to the family island. There’s no extradition treaty there.

JUDITH: I love you.

Tears begin to well up in Judith’s eyes. She hugs Stuart tightly.

JUDITH: Marriage or not, I love you, Stuart Whitmore.

STUART: I love you too.

Stuart and Judith come off of the hug and kiss passionately.

JUDITH: Thank you for everything. Thank you.

STUART: Of course, darling. Now, go. There’s not time left. Go.

Judith sniffles and tries to hold back her tears. She then runs out of the stairwell and shuts the door behind her. Stuart is left there, wondering about the future.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in the Ballroom, it is clear that some time has passed since Judith rushed out of the stairwell and left the party. Jennifer and Philip are having a great time chatting with Quentin and Ava. Stuart walks up to them.

PHILIP: Dad, we were just talking about you.

STUART: Oh?

AVA: Yeah. I was telling them about you and Judith’s engagement party.

QUENTIN: Back in 1485, right?

STUART: Ha, ha, ha. It was 198…, never mind. I don’t want to show my age that much. The kids here might make fun of me.

JENNIFER: (smiling) I promise we won’t.

PHILIP: Speaking of mom, where is she? I haven’t seen her in awhile?

STUART: She had to leave. I’m sorry. She just wasn’t feeling well.

AVA: Oh no. I should go check on her. If I have to stay at the mansion tonight, I would like to know now. I don’t want to walk in much later and disturb her.

STUART: It’s okay, Ava. No need to check on her.

AVA: Okay. I still have to grab a few things first.

STUART: Ava, you don’t…

AVA: I’m afraid I do. It takes a lot to put this together in the morning.

Ava begins to walk off. Stuart grows increasingly nervous.

QUENTIN: Hey, are you alright, brother?

STUART: Yeah. I’m fine.

The camera zooms in on Stuart. He tries to hold back his nerves.

***END OF EPISODE 64***