EPISODE #60

EPISODE 60

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

NEW DAY. MORNING.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 12th, 2019 (Wednesday)

ANDERSON MANSION - MASTER BEDROOM

The camera pans throughout the bedroom. The sun is slowly creeping in from the curtains that are slightly opened. The camera goes over to Cynthia. She is sleeping with her right hand slightly on her forehead. She begins to slowly awake as the sun catches her eyes. As she begins to turn in the bed, Michael puts his arm around her. He then leans in close to her and begins to kiss her neck.

CYNTHIA: Mmmm...good morning.

MICHAEL: Morning, baby.

Cynthia and Michael slip down in their bed and their eyes meet.

CYNTHIA: I thought I would never be in this bed again.

MICHAEL: I’m glad you are.

Cynthia and Michael smile at one another.

THORNE HILL PARK - PRIVATE AREA

Lindsay is walking through the park. She is on her phone and is carrying a to-go cup of coffee. Carter is also texting someone on his phone. The two end up bumping into one another. This spills Lindsay’s coffee all over the ground.

LINDSAY: (looking up) There goes the good day I was wishing for.

CARTER: (looking up) I’m sorry. I didn’t…

LINDSAY: It seems that everytime I see you, you’re saying ‘I’m sorry’ to me. Frankly, Carter, I’m so over your apologies.

WHITMORE MANSION - FOYER

Stuart comes down the stairs. He walks over to a mirror in the foyer that is above a small table with a beautiful floral arrangement in a gold vase. Stuart is straightening his tie. As he does so, there is a knock at the door. Stuart lets out a deep breath and goes to the door. He opens it.

STUART: Judith…, what are you doing here?

JUDITH: I think we should talk. We both know what today is.

STUART: Yes, it’s the engagement party for Jennifer and our son.

JUDITH: Exactly. And, we also know that if we don’t get that money to Vargas by tonight, everything will blow up in our faces at this party.

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM

Jennifer is laying down. She is naked and under the covers. Philip is on top of her. He is naked as well and he is also under the covers. Philip is thrusting forward and kissing Jennifer. Seconds later, Philip thrust forward one more time. Jennifer moans. Then, Philip gets off of Jennifer and lays next to her.

JENNIFER: That was hot.

PHILIP: Good way to start the morning.

Philip props himself up with an extra pillow.

JENNIFER: You still know how to hit all the good spots.

PHILIP: I hope so.

JENNIFER: I can’t believe today’s the day.

PHILIP: Same here.

JENNIFER: We’re one step closer to our wedding day.

PHILIP: Yes, we are.

JENNIFER: And, after this day happens, everyone will see how close we are to one another. You’re my heart. You’re my soul. You’re the air that I breathe. You’re my everything, Philip. I can’t wait to see the magical life that God has planned for us.

PHILIP: How did I get so lucky to have a woman like you in my life?

Philip leans in and kisses Jennifer.

THE GRAND PIANO - DINING AREA

Veronica enters the establishment. She walks over to the bar area and sits down. She sets her purse next to her. A Bartender walks over to her.

VERONICA: Coffee. Black. Thank you.

A Bartender sets a mug in front of Veronica. He begins to pour black coffee into the mug. Once done, Veronica picks up the mug and takes a sip. After she does so, her phone begins to ring. She sets down her mug and retrieves her phone from her purse. She answers the call.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Mom, hi.

DOREEN: (over the phone) Hi, baby. I hope it’s not too early.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Not at all. I had to get an early start today anyway. I have lots of work to do. Enough about that though. What’s up?

DOREEN: (over the phone) Well, there’s something you should know.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Okay. What’s going on?

DOREEN: (over the phone) It’s about the sale on the house. I know it’s only been on the market for a short time. However, I found a buyer already. It’s a young man who wants to raise a family here. We’re signing all necessary documents throughout next week.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Oh.

DOREEN: (over the phone) Oh? Are you not excited about this?

VERONICA: (on the phone) Honestly, I’m not sure how to feel.

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in Michael and Cynthia’s Bedroom, Cynthia and Michael are curled up in bed. Michael has his arms wrapped around Cynthia.

CYNTHIA: I love how my ring sparkles in the morning sun.

MICHAEL: It looks amazing on you.

CYNTHIA: Thank you for giving me this ring. It means so much to me. It really does symbolize a new beginning for us, Michael.

MICHAEL: It most certainly does. You know, I wasn’t quite sure if we could survive what we went through. But, now that I know that Carter is out of our lives, I’m okay with us going back to the life we truly wanted to build for ourselves in the first place.

Cynthia becomes deep in thought for a moment.

(FLASHBACK #1)

CYNTHIA: Make love to me.

CARTER: Seriously?

CYNTHIA: Yes. I told you I need to lean on you. This is how I plan to lean on you. Please. Make love to me, Carter.

Cynthia and Carter share another short pause. Then, they kiss passionately. Both of them continue to kiss on and off as they stand up. They make their way over to the bed, still kissing. Cynthia rips open Carter’s shirt. He begins to kiss her neck, as she unbuttons her blouse.

(FLASHBACK #1 ENDS)

(FLASHBACK #2)

LINDSAY: I’ll give you time. Plenty of time. I’ll bow out gracefully for quite awhile. But, if you don’t say anything, I’ll have no choice but to step in to protect my father. Are we clear?

CYNTHIA: Crystal.

(FLASHBACK #2 ENDS)

Cynthia gets closer to Michael.

CYNTHIA: Yeah. He’s out of our lives. For good. You got it.

Back at Philip’s Apartment, in the Bedroom, Philip and Jennifer are both still covered up. They are now in their pajamas. They are also eating muffins and drinking coffee.

JENNIFER: This is the breakfast of champions.

PHILIP: Muffins from my sister-in-law’s cafe…, freshly squeezed orange juice…, there’s nothing better. Oh, and having a hot girl by my side makes my morning all the much better. I couldn’t ask for more.

JENNIFER: You really are a charmer. Now I know why I chose to accept your proposal in the first place. You are so smooth. And, you’re very hot too.

PHILIP: Are these the only reasons you’re choosing to marry me?

JENNIFER: I can’t even begin to tell you all the reasons.

PHILIP: (smiling) Now who’s the charmer?

Back at The Grand Piano, in the Dining Area, Veronica takes another sip of her coffee. She then sets it back in front of her.

VERONICA: (on the phone) I feel like everytime I talk to you, you get defensive because you think I’m not happy about you selling the house and wanting to come here. Are you ever going to approach things differently?

DOREEN: (over the phone) Well, when you stop making it seem as though you’re so upset about my moving, then I won’t be so defensive.

VERONICA: (on the phone) Mom, I was shocked at first that you decided to move here. I even got a little bit of a headache. But, I’m good now. I’ve accepted it. I’m even a bit happy.

DOREEN: (over the phone) I’ll take your word for it. Remember, I’m mostly moving to Thorne Hill in order to help you out with your issues with Amy being in the way of your affection for Mimi.

VERONICA: (on the phone) I could use all the help I could get. Anyway, I gotta go. I’m gonna be late for work pretty soon. Bye.

DOREEN: (over the phone) I love you.

Veronica hangs up the phone.

VERONICA: Yeah. I love me too.

Back in Thorne Hill Park, at the Private Area, Lindsay throws her to-go coffee cup away in a nearby trash can. She then turns back around to face Carter.

LINDSAY: The least you could do is offer to buy me another cup.

CARTER: Okay. Sure. There’s a coffee and bagel cart up (pointing) the path. I can get you anything you want from there.

LINDSAY: Thanks but no thanks. I was testing you to see if you would show me some human decency. However, it clearly wasn’t the first thing you thought of. Maybe you were too busy thinking about your lover...Cynthia.

CARTER: Oh come on! Seriously?

LINDSAY: Yeah! Seriously! It’s clear that you’re so hung up on her. I bet she’s all you think about. I bet you’re the Prince Charming to her Cinderella.

CARTER: Lindsay, enough! What I did was a mistake! I know that now! I’m sorry! I truly am! I love you! I always have! I just have feelings I can’t seem to get over when it comes to Cynthia.

LINDSAY: You know why you can’t get over them? Because, you’re not thinking with your brain. You’re thinking with your ‘you-know-what.’ Just get out of my way, Carter. I have to get to work. I have a company to run.

As Lindsay walks off, Carter stops her by grabbing her arm.

CARTER: Wait. Please.

As he lets go of her, Lindsay begins to grab her head.

CARTER: Linds?

LINDSAY: Just leave me alone.

CARTER: What’s going on?

LINDSAY: Nothing. It’s just my everyday headache.

CARTER: Are you gonna be okay?

LINDSAY: Yeah. I’m gonna be just fine.

As Lindsay begins to walk off, she begins to faint. Carter rushes to her and catches her in his arms. He sinks to the ground with an unconscious Lindsay.

CARTER: Lindsay? Lindsay? Wake up. Wake up!

Carter slightly shakes Lindsay. However, she doesn’t wake up.

Back at the Whitmore Mansion, in the Foyer, Judith enters the foyer. Stuart shuts the door. Judith turns around to face him. Stuart goes to her.

JUDITH: So far we have none of the money ready.

STUART: It’s a lot of money.

JUDITH: It’s money connected with huge stakes. We have to get this money to him, Stuart. We cannot fault on giving him these millions.

STUART: I know that. I just hope we can get it to Vargas in time.

JUDITH: I’m so nervous. I don’t know what the hell we’re gonna do.

STUART: Same here.

JUDITH: I think it’s time.

STUART: Time for what?

JUDITH: I think it’s time we came up with a plan to get out of this mess.

STUART: Now that I think about it, I couldn’t agree more.

The camera cuts back and forth between Stuart and Judith. Both are growing more and more nervous as the camera finally zooms in on Judith.

***END OF EPISODE 60***

EPISODE #59

EPISODE 59

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. NIGHT.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 11th, 2019 (Tuesday)

THE PAINTED DOCK - DINING AREA

Jennifer and Andrea sit at a booth. Each of them sets their purse next to them.

ANDREA: Gosh, I feel as though it has been forever since I’ve seen you.

JENNIFER: Same here. I’ve missed you so much. How’s life been?

ANDREA: Good. As you know, Josh and I are just trying to get ready for this baby. Since you’ve been spending a lot of time at Philip’s apartment lately, you haven’t even gotten to see the nursery yet. I will have you know that it’s beautiful.

JENNIFER: I bet it is. I’ll be over soon to see it.

ANDREA: I hope so. You know, I gotta be honest. I’m nervous about giving birth and bringing a child into the world soon. But, if one thing goes okay…, then hopefully everything else will fall into place. Fingers crossed.

AMY & MIMI’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Amy and Mimi enter the apartment. Amy slams the door behind them and throws her purse and keys onto a side table by the door.

AMY: I guess we need to get on the phone with Mrs. Lancaster right away. I cannot believe that bitch tried to manipulate this whole situation! You know, she says that she only said all this good stuff about us…

MIMI: But, you don’t believe her?

AMY: Of course I don’t. Do you?

MIMI: Not at all.

AMY: Good. We’re on the same page. I’m happy to hear that. This is the last time I’m gonna let her get into our personal lives. I’ve warned her before. She obviously didn’t take that warning to heart. I’m gonna show her what a big mistake that was!

ANDERSON MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Cynthia and Michael are sitting on the couch. They’re both spread out on the couch. Cynthia is leaning on Michael’s chest.

MICHAEL: We’ve been on this couch practically the whole evening.

CYNTHIA: I guess that we have. I wouldn’t trade this moment for anything. I haven’t felt this close to you in a long time.

MICHAEL: Same here. You know, I do have a surprise for you. Something to commemorate you moving back into this home. Our home.

CYNTHIA: Really?

MICHAEL: Oh yes.

CYNTHIA: Well, (laughs) go get it.

MICHAEL: Sure thing.

Michael and Cynthia sit up. Cynthia smiles on at Michael as he walks out of the room. Then, her phone begins to ring. She looks down at her phone, which is on the table. The caller ID reads, CARTER MORRISON. Cynthia lets out a sigh and picks up the phone. She answers the call.

CYNTHIA: (on the phone) Why in the hell are you calling me right now?

CARTER: (over the phone) Because, we need to figure out what we’re going to do. We need to come up with a plan before it’s too late for us to save our own asses.

MARTIN’S BAR

At Martin’s Bar, Lindsay enters the establishment and immediately goes up to the bar table. She sits on a stool. A Bartender walks over to her.

LINDSAY: Scotch. Neat.

The Bartender nods and sets a glass in front of Lindsay. As he begins to pour liquor into her glass, Lindsay’s phone begins to ring. She opens up her handbag, which is now on the table, and retrieves her phone. She answers the call right away.

LINDSAY: (on the phone) This is Lindsay Anderson, the Co-CEO of The Grape Escape. What can I do for you today?

THOMAS: (over the phone) Lindsay, Do you always answer a phone call by stating the title that you hold in our company?

LINDSAY: (laughs/on the phone) I thought it might make you proud.

PARIS, FRANCE - HOTEL SUITE

SPLIT SCREEN BEGINS…

Thomas is undoing his tie, while talking on the phone.

THOMAS: I guess you could say that.

***

Lindsay takes a sip of her drink.

LINDSAY: I’m happy to hear from you. What’s up?

THOMAS: I just wanted to call and make sure you were okay. I was taken aback by our last conversation. Are you feeling better lately?

***
LINDSAY: Since our last conversation, I would say I’m a bit better.

***

THOMAS: That’s good. I’m happy to hear that. And, you may be happy to hear that I’m coming home earlier than expected.

***

LINDSAY: Really?

***

THOMAS: Yes. I’m finishing up this deal much quicker.

***

LINDSAY: I’m very happy to hear that.

***
THOMAS: Look, before I let you go, I do have something I need to tell you though. When I return home, I’ll have a surprise for you and dad.

***

LINDSAY: Really?

***

THOMAS: Oh yeah. And, I think you’ll like this surprise.

WHITMORE PENTHOUSE - LIVING ROOM

Judith and Ava enter the living room. Ava lets out a sigh.

AVA: Thanks for helping me get unpacked.

JUDITH: Of course. I was thinking about making some tea. Do you want any?

AVA: No, I’m good. Thanks. But, you go ahead.

Judith nods and walks out of the room. Ava turns around and walks over to the couch. She sits down on the couch and takes a deep breath. She leans over and picks up a crystal, glass, decorative ball. Judith has a set of these in a beautiful vase on the coffee table. Ava begins to rub the ball. During this, she becomes deep in thought.

(FLASHBACK)

AVA: Why are you here in town? Why have you followed me?

KEITH: We have so much unfinished business, Ava.

AVA: Like what?

KEITH: I don’t want anyone else to have you. I will not stop till I get you to be mine once again. Even if it means I have to get you by killing us both.

AVA: Stay away from me.

Ava tries to walk passed Keith. However, she grabs her arm forcefully. Ava and Keith stare deeply at one another.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

Ava comes out of her thoughts and drops the crystal ball. The ball shatters. Judith runs in the room. Ava stands from the couch.

JUDITH: Ava, are you okay?

Judith rushes over to Ava. She is silent and shaken up.

JUDITH: Honey, what is it? Talk to me, Ava.

Ava is still silent.

JUDITH: Talk to me.

Back at The Painted Dock, in the Dining Area, Andrea and Jennifer are each having a chicken salad and drinking a glass of iced tea with lemon.

JENNIFER: You know, I think you will make the best mom in the whole world. Any child would be so lucky to have you and my brother.

ANDREA: You’re our biggest cheerleader.

JENNIFER: This child needs a supportive aunt. I’m happy to fill that role.

ANDREA: You’ll make one hell of an aunt.

JENNIFER: Thanks.

ANDREA: Oh, did I tell you that we decided on a name?

JENNIFER: What? You did?

ANDREA: Yes.

JENNIFER: That’s so cool. What are you going to name your child?

ANDREA: Our son will be named Pierce Jackson. It’s of course a combo of Joshua and I’s last names. It’s all the rage to do that right now.

JENNIFER: It’s a beautiful name. It’s a name that honors both of your legacies.

ANDREA: I agree. Your brother of course added Doctor in front of the name the first chance he got. (laughs) He would love for that child to be a surgeon.

JENNIFER: I’m sure he’ll be attracted to medicine.

ANDREA: I told your brother that this child could be anything he wanted to be. But, if I’m being honest, I would like for him to pick up a scalpel.

JENNIFER: I’m sure. I cannot wait for this child to be born. This family has come so far. Even though we’re still trying to track down Josh and I’s parents killer, everything is still falling into place. You’re giving birth to an amazing baby boy in two months, Philip and I are getting married, and we’re all moving along in our careers.

ANDREA: Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Jennifer raises her glass.

JENNIFER: To us.

Andrea raises her glass and they clink them together.

ANDREA: (smiling) To us.

Back at the Whitmore Penthouse, in the Living Room, Judith takes Ava’s hands and helps her step over the shattered glass.

AVA: Gosh, I’m so sorry. I can’t believe I did that.

JUDITH: Ava, it’s okay. Accidents happen. But, I need for you to tell me what led to you breaking that crystal decorative ball in the first place.

AVA: I don’t know what came over me. I was sitting on the couch. And, I started to think about Keith and I’s encounter in the parking garage.

JUDITH: That one that you told me about?

AVA: Yes. I guess I just got so overwhelmed.

JUDITH: That’s understandable. Just know that he won’t get to you here. This place is guarded. Also, it’s private. It’s closed off from the rest of the building. We’re safe here.

AVA: Thank you. Thank you.

Judith and Ava embrace. Judith pats her sister’s back. She decides to say nothing and looks on. She can’t even begin to realize the trauma her sister has gone through. 

Back at Amy and Mimi’s Apartment, in the Living Room, Amy reenters the room. She hangs up her cellphone. She walks over to Mimi, who is now sitting on the couch.

MIMI: Did you catch Mrs. Lancaster before it was too late?

AMY: I did.

MIMI: And…?

AMY: (sitting) I can’t believe it.

MIMI: Veronica was telling the truth about what she said?

AMY: Indeed she was. This doesn’t mean that I trust her anymore than I did before.

MIMI: I don’t either. She obviously wanted to make us go crazy inside our own heads.

AMY: I bet she planned this whole thing from the get go.

MIMI: Of course she did. She even found out who we were working with. She had to go to great lengths to get that information.

AMY: I don’t even care how she got it. I just hope she knows that I won’t tolerate her doing crap like this anymore. She has tried to get close to us in an effort to get closer to you ever since she moved to this town. I’m a Whitmore. She’s a nobody. I can bring her down with the snap of my finger.

MIMI: I love it when you get all powerful.

AMY: (laughs) Do you now?

MIMI: Hell yeah.

Amy and Mimi kiss one another passionately.

AMY: It’s you and me forever. She can get the hell away from us.

MIMI: Amen.

Back at Martin’s Bar, Lindsay takes a sip of her drink. She is still on the phone with Thomas. The split screen continues.

LINDSAY: You really can’t tell me what the surprise is?

***

Back in his Hotel Suite, in Paris, France, Thomas sits on the bed.

THOMAS: You’ll just have to wait and see.

***
LINDSAY: I guess you can keep me in suspense.

***

THOMAS: I think you’ll like it. I really do.

***

LINDSAY: I’m sure I will.

***

THOMAS: (sighs) Anyway, I have a busy day tomorrow. If I want to come home early, I have to work around the clock. Have a good night, sis.

***

LINDSAY: You too, bro. Love you.

***

THOMAS: I love you too.

Thomas hangs up his phone.

***

Still at Martin’s Bar, Lindsay does the same. But, before she puts her phone back inside of her handbag, she realizes that her lock screen is still a picture of she and Carter.

LINDSAY: Damn. I need to change that.

Lindsay shuts off her phone and puts it screen down on the table.

LINDSAY: But, for now, maybe I should just have another drink.

Lindsay taps her glass. The Bartender begins to refill her glass seconds later.

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in the Living Room, Cynthia goes to the living room doors and shuts the slightly. She leaves the doors open a little. She turns around and walks back over to the couch.

CYNTHIA: (on the phone) I’m trying to have a romantic night with my husband, Carter. I do not have time to speak to you about Lindsay and us.

CARTER: (over the phone) I know Lindsay talked to you about this whole thing in the park. She let me know about your interaction.

CYNTHIA: (on the phone) Okay. Fine. Look, unless she said anything to you about what she’s going to do with this information, then I can’t talk to you right now. Michael could come back in the room at any moment.

CARTER: (over the phone) I know. I just want you to know really quick that the walls have to be closing in on us. I think you’re right about Lindsay. I don’t think she’ll keep this information close to her heart forever. She’s definitely planning something.

CYNTHIA: (on the phone) First of all, I know I’m right. I always am. Secondly, Lindsay’s always planning something, Carter. I don’t know why you don’t that already.

Before Carter can something, Cynthia hears footsteps approaching.

CYNTHIA: (on the phone) Look, I have to go. Goodbye.

Cynthia hangs up her phone just as Michael enters, holding a gift box.

MICHAEL: Who was that, honey?

CYNTHIA: No one. No one at all.

Cynthia puts her phone down.

CYNTHIA: What’s that?

MICHAEL: Your present.

Michael hands the gift box to Cynthia.

MICHAEL: Open it.

Cynthia and Michael walk over to the couch and sit down. Cynthia immediately begins to untie the bow on top of the box and she opens the small gift box.

CYNTHIA: Oh my god. Michael, this is...breathtaking.

Inside the box is an emerald cut sapphire/pear shaped diamond halo ring. It’s clearly worth around 50 thousand dollars.

MICHAEL: I thought you might like it.

Michael takes the ring out of the box. He takes off her wedding ring.

CYNTHIA: What are you doing?

MICHAEL: Making a fresh start for us.

Michael puts the new ring on Cynthia’s wedding finger.

MICHAEL: It’s me and you. Forever. I want this ring to be a unifying promise that we’ll never be separated from one another ever again. And, if by chance we do go through hardships, which I’m sure we will, I want you to cling to this ring. I want you to know that you can always find your way back to me through this ring.

Tears well up in Cynthia’s eyes.

CYNTHIA: I’m so sorry I hurt you. But, I’m glad that we’ve come back to what matters the most, our love for one another. I love you, Michael Anderson. Oh God I love you.

Michael brushes Cynthia’s cheeks with his hands. He then wipes away a tear that strolls down her right cheek. They smile at one another. Then, Michael slowly leans in and kisses her like he has never kissed a woman before. He kisses her with the passion of a thousand burning suns. The camera zooms out from them kissing.

***END OF EPISODE 59***