EPISODE #69

EPISODE 69

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

NEW DAY. MORNING.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 25th, 2019 (Tuesday)

THE PAINTED DOCK - DINING AREA

Lacey (Lindsay’s Split Personality) is still in full effect. She’s wearing edgy clothing and sporting her red wig. She and Thomas sit down at a table. Thomas, of course, believes it still Lindsay.

THOMAS: Thanks for agreeing to have breakfast with me, sis.

LACEY: No problem.

THOMAS: How was the staff meeting? Is there anything I should know? I know I don’t return to work until next week, but still.

LACEY: I’m sorry. Staff meeting? What meeting?

THOMAS: Remember, you left my welcome home party early last night because of the emergency staff meeting about how our company is being expanded overseas.

LACEY: Oh, right. Yeah. The staff meeting. It went well. Sorry. My mind was somewhere else for just a couple of seconds.

THOMAS: No problem. I get it. I’ll just look at your notes tomorrow. Anyway, tell me something, are you going through a phase right now?

LACEY: What do you mean by that?

THOMAS: You’re wearing a red wig. And, you’re dressing a little more risque.

LACEY: Ah, yes. I guess you could say it’s a phase. Plus, I better where all the tight clothing I can before I can’t do it anymore.

THOMAS: Why wouldn’t you be able to wear what you want?

LACEY: Well, if you must know, I’m pregnant.

THOMAS: (taken aback) Excuse me?

ANDERSON MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Michael is standing over by the bar cart. He is pouring himself a cup of coffee. Cynthia enters the room, dressed for the day. She walks over to the bar cart as well. As she begins to pour herself a cup of coffee, Michael kisses her on the cheek.

CYNTHIA: Good morning, baby.

MICHAEL: Morning.

CYNTHIA: Did you sleep okay last night?

MICHAEL: If I’m being honest, I did not.

CYNTHIA: Why’s that?

Cynthia and Michael step away from the bar cart.

MICHAEL: I was too worried about you. I hope that your friend is okay. You were out awfully late last night. What in the world was going on with this friend?

CYNTHIA: She’s having marital issues.

MICHAEL: Oh.

CYNTHIA: What was that ‘oh’ for?

MICHAEL: It was just me having a realization.

CYNTHIA: I see. Are you sure that’s all it was?

MICHAEL: Yes. What are you talking about, Cynthia?

CYNTHIA: Michael, I just have to point out that the way you said ‘oh’ was almost like you didn’t believe a single thing I just told you.

MICHAEL: I did believe everything you told me. Of course I did. Is there a reason I shouldn’t believe anything you just told me about your whereabouts from last night, Cynthia?

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - WAITING ROOM

Judith and Stuart are standing over by a row of chairs.

JUDITH: They’re gonna be here any second.

STUART: I know.

JUDITH: We have to play it cool.

STUART: We’ve got this. Act normal.

Before Judith can get another word in, Philip, Joshua, Andrea, Veronica, Amy, and Mimi rush into the room and go right over to Stuart and Judith.

PHILIP: Mom! Dad! Is Jennifer okay?

AMY: What do you guys know?

MIMI: Has the doctor come in yet?

ANDREA: I’m gonna go see what’s taking my staff so long.

JOSHUA: I’ll come with you.

JUDITH: Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Wait a second, guys.

JOSHUA: Why? What’s up?

JUDITH: I think that we should tell you what happened to Jennifer. Don’t you want to know all the details about how I found her?

PHILIP: I don’t think that’s a bad idea. Mom, how did you stumble upon Jennifer?

JOSHUA: And, what state was she in when she was brought in?

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in the Living Room, Cynthia sets her coffee cup down on the bar cart. Michael sets his on the desk.

CYNTHIA: Darling, I wasn’t suggesting anything like that. I obviously took what you said the wrong way. I’m sorry. I really am.

MICHAEL: You’re fine. It’s still early in the day. Both of us may not just be fully awake yet. Just know that I have always trusted you since you’ve come back into my life.

CYNTHIA: Thank you. Your trust is everything to me, Michael.

MICHAEL: And, your honesty is everything to me. I know that you would never lie to me again after what happened all those months ago with Carter.

CYNTHIA: (hugging Michael) That’s right. I would never lie to you again. Never.

Back at The Painted Dock, in the Dining Area, a Waiter sets two plates of breakfast hash in front of Lacey and Thomas. Lacey puts her napkin in her lap.

LACEY: You’ve barely said anything to me since we ordered. And, that was to see if I was getting the same thing as you. Do you hate it that I’m pregnant?

THOMAS: Of course I don’t hate it, sis. I was just…

LACEY: Caught off guard.

THOMAS: Exactly.

LACEY: Just how I was when you brought Melissa home.

LINDSAY: (speaking internally) Stop lying to him, you bitch! Or, whatever you are! Let me out of here! Let me tell the truth!

Lacey’s eyes twitch and she touches her forehead with her thumb and index finger.

THOMAS: Hey, are you okay?

LACEY: Yeah. Sorry about that. I don’t know what came over me just now.

THOMAS: You did this weird eye twitch and then rushed to grab your forehead. Are you still having those painful headaches? Do I need to fly in a specialist?

LACEY: Slow down. I’m fine. In fact, I think that as the months go on, and as a human starts developing inside of me, I will be even more fine.

THOMAS: I really am excited. And, I’m sorry for my initial reaction.

LACEY: It’s okay.

THOMAS: How do you feel about you being pregnant with Carter’s baby? I mean, I assume it is going to be Carter’s child. Right?

LACEY: It is. He’s the only one I’ve…

THOMAS: I get it. Last time we talked about him, you filled me in on you two ending things. Does this baby mean you’ll get back together?

LACEY: Definitely not. I don’t want him. It’s just going to be me and this baby.

THOMAS: Are you sure he won’t come for you or your baby?

LACEY: He better not. Carter doesn’t have a leg to stand on after the way he hurt me. He just needs to let me be at peace with this child.

THOMAS: I hope he lets you be at peace.

LACEY: Thank you, brother.

LINDSAY: (speaking internally) He’s not your brother! He’s the brother to me! Lindsay and Thomas are siblings! Not Lacey and Thomas!

LACEY: (whispers) God, shut up.

THOMAS: (taking a bite of food) What was that, sis?

LACEY: (smiling) Oh, nothing. I just sighed.

THOMAS: Oh. Okay then.

Lacey sips her orange juice, trying to keep Lindsay internally at bay.

Back at Memorial Hospital, in the Waiting Room, Judith steps up to the crowd.

STUART: I know you all of a lot of questions. But, give Judith a moment to explain.

VERONICA: I guess we all did jump at you.

MIMI: Sorry, Judith.

JUDITH: It’s fine. I understand. Look, I decided to stay at the park for a bit after I bumped into Ava. I thought as though the fresh air would do me good. Anyway, I saw Jennifer come through the park. She was very upset about her ripped dress and her broken heel. Anyway, after I comforted her, I walked away and she ordered one of those Uber things.

PHILIP: Okay. But, how did she wind up passed out and with a gash on her forehead, as you mentioned in your text you sent to all of us?

JUDITH: I turned around and started to walk away. Seconds later, I heard this thud. I turned around and saw Jennifer on the ground. She had hit her head on a stone in the park. I assume that when she got up, she must’ve tripped over her broken heel.

ANDREA: God, I hope she’s okay. She just had a small accident. Yet, she could be very badly hurt. Look, I’ve gotta go and see what’s up. Judith, do you know who’s assigned to her case?

JUDITH: When she was brought in, a Doctor Meyers had taken over everything.

ANDREA: Daniel Meyers. He’s a good doctor.

STUART: That’s a good thing to hear.

ANDREA: I’ll go get him.

Just as Andrea goes to leave the room, Doctor Meyers enters.

DR. MEYERS: Hello, everyone. I’m Doctor Meyers.

AMY: Doctor Meyers, how is Jennifer?

DR. MEYERS: I need to prepare all of you for something.

PHILIP: What do you mean? What are you talking about? She just hit her head.

JOSHUA: Did she have to get a lot of stitches?

DR. MEYERS: It’s far more serious than that, I’m afraid.

ANDREA: Daniel, what’s going on?

DR. MEYERS: (sighs) Jennifer came to us unconscious. We did a CT right away and saw that the fall she took was a lot more severe than just the usual trip and fall. The impact from the stone slamming into her head was quite severe. Because of the speed and angle she fell at, there was a lot of swelling and internal bleeding on the brain. We’ve stopped the internal bleeding and stabilized her. But…

PHILIP: But, what, Doctor? What’s really going on here?!

DR. MEYERS: We’ve put Jennifer into an induced coma to bring down the swelling. We assumed she’d come out of it by now. However, she hasn’t yet. We are closely monitoring her. However, there’s no telling when she’ll come out of the coma.

PHILIP: (voice breaking) Oh god.

JUDITH: Darling…

Judith embraces Philip.

STUART: Everyone, come together. I think we should pray.

Doctor Meyers exits the room peacefully. Philip wipes a tear away.

MIMI: I think that’s a good idea.

Everyone in the room gets in a circle and joins hands.

JOSHUA: Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you now and ask you to protect Jennifer.

The prayer continues, as the camera zooms out in an aerial shot above everyone.

***END OF EPISODE 69***

EPISODE #68

EPISODE 68

Created By: Casey Hutchison

Executive Producer: Mike Larry

Written By: Casey Hutchison & Mike Larry

SAME DAY. NIGHT.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 24th, 2019 (Monday)

THE PALACE HOTEL - CARTER’S SUITE

Carter and Cynthia are sitting on the couch. Cynthia is dressed. Carter is wearing black, boxer briefs and he is shirtless. Cynthia is curled up with him and laying on his chest.

CYNTHIA: I should’ve left about an hour ago.

CARTER: Michael texted you and said he was going to bed.

CYNTHIA: And, I told him I wanted to stop and see a friend that I met last year from the charity women’s luncheon.

CARTER: And he believed you. Everything is okay.

CYNTHIA: (looking up at Carter) Or, maybe he’s making us think that.

ANDERSON MANSION - MICHAEL/CYNTHIA’S BEDROOM

Michael enters the bedroom. He is dressed in his pajamas, and wearing a pair of slippers. Michael goes over to the bed, sits down, and removes his slippers. He then looks over at his alarm clock and notices the time. The clock reads: 11:45PM.

MICHAEL: How could Cynthia still be out with her friend?

Michael lets out a sigh. He then picks up his cell phone off of the nightstand and goes to his text messages. He then sends Cynthia a text.

//CYNTHIA//

Hey, darling. Going 2 bed right now...officially.

Wish u were here. Hope ur friend is ok. Luv u.

Michael sets down his cell phone on the nightstand.

MICHAEL: I hope everything’s alright.

THE PALACE HOTEL - BALLROOM

Philip is standing over by the doors to the ballroom. Guests are walking by him and telling him goodbye and goodnight. The party has officially ended.

AVA: (walking up to Philip) Darling, this was a very good party.

PHILIP: Thank you. I’m sorry Jennifer couldn’t say goodbye to you tonight.

AVA: No problem. Where is your soon to be bride anyway?

PHILIP: She got a broken heel and her dress tore up the side. She texted me this big, long paragraph. Anyway, she wanted me to give everyone her best.

AVA: I can understand why she ran out of the room. I would’ve too.

PHILIP: (laughs) I get it. Anyway, I love you, Aunt Ava.

AVA: Love you too, dear.

Ava walks off. Quentin walks up to Philip.

QUENTIN: Your surprise will be delivered straight to your apartment.

PHILIP: Can’t wait to see what it is, Uncle Quent.

QUENTIN: I know you’ll be surprised.

PHILIP: Can’t wait. Have a good night.

QUENTIN: You too, Philip. Love you.

PHILIP: Love you too.

Quentin walks off. Amy and Mimi walk up to Philip.

AMY: Hey, bro. Well, the party was a success.

MIMI: And, so much fun!

PHILIP: I’m glad you two could make it.

AMY: Of course.

MIMI: We wouldn’t have missed it.

AMY: (sighs) Anyway, I hate to say goodbye. However, Mimi and I do have a meeting with our adoption counselor tomorrow morning.

PHILIP: I understand. Please, go home and get some rest.

MIMI: And, (laughs) try and get ahead of this upcoming hangover.

PHILIP: Right.

Philip hugs Amy and Mimi individually. Amy and Mimi smile and walk out of the room. Then, Veronica, Joshua, and Andrea walk up to Philip.

ANDREA: Philip, thank you for a great night.

PHILIP: Of course. Josh, did you hear about Jennifer’s incident?

JOSHUA: Yeah. You know how fashion forward my sis is. She probably felt as though she couldn’t come back from what happened.

VERONICA: Is she staying at your place tonight, Philip?

PHILIP: Yeah. My uncle Quent got us a surprise. So, I’m excited to get back to her so we can tear into it and see what it is.

VERONICA: Let us know.

PHILIP: Of course I will.

Philip gives a hug to Veronica and Andrea and then shakes Joshua’s hand. Joshua, Andrea, and Veronica walk off out of the room. Philip lets out a deep breath and smiles.

WHITMORE PENTHOUSE - LIVING ROOM

Judith and Stuart are standing over Jennifer’s unconscious body.

Stuart puts Jennifer’s phone in his pocket after shutting it off.

JUDITH: Did you text Philip?

STUART: Yeah. I covered our bases for now. I also saw where Jennifer had a 15 minute phone conversation with Vargas. He must’ve come forth with every little bit of information.

JUDITH: (sarcastic) You think? Anyway, what are we gonna do?

STUART: Don’t worry, I have a plan.

JUDITH: You do?

STUART: Yes. There’s a doctor at Memorial who owes me a favor. I’ll have said doctor transport Jennifer to the hospital, so he can make it look like she had an accident on her way back to Philip’s apartment. But, we have to do something before she’s brought into the hospital.

JUDITH: What?

STUART: We have to break one of her heels and tear her dress. We have to cover all of our bases. If we’re gonna stack our lies, we have to make them look like the truth. So, (bending down) let’s get to work.

Back at The Palace Hotel, in Carter’s Suite, Cynthia and Carter are now standing. Cynthia is standing over by the desk. She is turns around. Carter is standing by the couch.

CARTER: Do you think Michael knows about us?

CYNTHIA: (turning around) No, I don’t think that at all. But, like I said to you earlier, I believe that sometimes he may get suspicious.

CARTER: Why are you here?

CYNTHIA: (walking to Carter) What do you mean? You know why I’m here. I’m here for you. I’m here because I love you, Carter.

CARTER: I know that. I love you too. But, if you’re so worried about Michael all the time, then how can we ever take pleasure in the rekindling of our relationship?

CYNTHIA: I have to worry about Michael. Let’s not forget what he did when we just kissed one another. He lost it. And, rightfully so. He fired me and you from Anderson Manufacturing. He brought in his bitch of a sister to replace me. And, she was having a nice life out of the country. Do you see what I mean? Do you see how the ripple effects have not stopped since our kiss happened? And, now, there’s Lindsay who knows we slept together. She’s a loose cannon. Point is, you and I both have a long way to fall because we still love one another.

CARTER: I guess you have a point there.

CYNTHIA: Damn right I do. The future is unknown. But, how I feel for you must always be known. I’ve forgiven you for the affair you had when we were married. And, I know you’ve forgiven me (laughs) for burning your clothes in that fire pit.

CARTER: (laughs) We all have strong reactions sometimes.

CYNTHIA: True. Point is, you’re everything to me.

Cynthia leans in and hugs Carter.

Back at the Anderson Mansion, in Michael and Cynthia’s Bedroom, Michael is now laying in bed. He is reading with the lamp on his nightstand on. As he turns a page in the book he is reading, he lets out a sigh. He then puts down the book, takes off his reading glasses, and picks up his cell phone.

MICHAEL: Still nothing. Cynthia what is going on?

Michael bites his bottom lip. He is wondering why Cynthia isn’t home yet.

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - ENTRYWAY

Philip unlocks the door and enters the apartment. He shuts the door behind him. He is also holding an envelope that says: TO JENNIFER AND PHILIP, FROM QUENTIN.

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM

Philip makes his way to the living room and sets the envelope down on the coffee table. He begins to loosen his tie.

PHILIP: (calling out) Jenn?! Are you here, babe?!

PHILIP’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM

Seconds later, he enters the bedroom.

PHILIP: (turning on the light/looking around) Jenn? Where are you?

Philip reenters the living room.

Philip takes his cell phone out of his pocket and text Jennifer.

//JENNIFER//

Where r u? Thought u were at the apt. Did u have

to go back to your home & grab some clothes? I

thought u had some clothes here. Anyway, txt me

when u get a chance. Luv u.

Philip puts his phone back in his pocket and walks off to the bedroom.

Back at the Whitmore Penthouse, in the Living Room, Judith is bent down over Jennifer’s body. She is breaking off one of her heels. Stuart is ripping up the side of her dress.

STUART: (standing) Okay. Perfect. Good job.

JUDITH: (standing) Thank you. Not my first rodeo.

STUART: Same here.

JUDITH: I know. So, is Doctor Levinson on his way?

STUART: Yes. Fingers crossed Jennifer has amnesia when she comes out of this.

JUDITH: If she comes out of it at all.

STUART: Don’t think like that. We must think positive.

JUDITH: Are you kidding me? How can we think positive about this? What just happened here tonight cannot be found in a self help book at Barnes and Noble. Stuart…, you…

Then, there’s a knock at the door.

STUART: There’s no time left to talk. We have to move now.

Stuart walks off. Judith stares down at Jennifer’s body. The camera zooms in on her. It appears as though she feels a little remorse for what has happened.

***END OF EPISODE 68***