South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Waiting Room> A doctor has just come up to Martin and Julia who stand up as he approaches them. Martin: How is she doctor? She's going to be alright, right? The doctor remains silent for a moment and looks at Martin and Julia. Julia: Doctor. My daughter, is she okay? Doctor: Mr. and Mrs. Randall, I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. Julia and Martin stare at the doctor in suspense. A tear comes to Julia's eye. Martin wraps his arm around her. Martin: You're not saying that my daughter is... Doctor: No, no, of course not. There are complications though. Jennifer has a very bad and unusual case of concussion. With a concussion like this she could be in a coma anywhere from two days to two years...there's no telling. Like I said, it's very rare. She must have hit her head pretty hard. Martin: This can't be. You can't be right. Where's Jennifer's regular doctor. I want him to check her out. Doctor: That would be me Mr. Randall. I'm Dr. Lewis, Jennifer's regular doctor. I have checked her out, and now I have given you the results. Julia: She is going to come out of this coma, right? Dr. Lewis: As I said Mrs. Randall Julia is crying harder now and interrupts the doctor and yells. Julia: Tell me that shes going to come out of this coma! Tell me that shes going to be okay! Martin holds on to her tightly. Martin: Shh, shh. Calm down Julia. Julia: Just tell me that my daughter is going to be alright, please Dr. Lewis. Dr. Lewis: I really wish I could do that Mrs. Randall. I'm sorry, but we are going to try as hard possible. Excuse me. Dr. Lewis turns and walks down the hall of the hospital. Julia turns into Martin's arms and cries into his chest. Martin whispers into Julias ear. Martin: She's going to be alright Julia, I know it. Jennifers strong, she'll get through this. She has too. South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Jodis Office> Jodi and Andrea sit opposite each other in Jodis office at the hospital. Jodi: So, Andrea, are you going to tell me your side of the story or not? Andrea: I really dont know what to say. Jodi: You just told me that Brad was lying about what he said. Prove it to me. Andrea: And what was it, exactly, that he said? Jodi looks off. ~Flashback~ Jodi remembers earlier when she and Brad were in the Winter Garden at the estate. Jodi: Don't you start with that old Paul Forbes story. You that we never had anything. It was all in your head. Brad: Please. Andrea told me everything. She's after your position as my wife. Theres another flash. Jodi remember what he said just a few moments later. Brad: Come on, admit it Jodi. You and that local were an item. Jodi: What would make you think a silly thing like that? Brad: I already told you. Andrea told me everything. I guess she wasnt such a good person to tell your explosive secret to, huh? ~Flashback Ends~ Jodi: He told me that he knows my secret. That he knows that I had an affair with Paul Forbes. Andrea: And what does that have to do with me? Jodi: You're the one that revealed it to him! You're the only one that knew. Andrea: I already told you Jodi...I didnt tell him. You're my best friend. I wouldnt do something like that to you and you know it. Jodi: No Andrea. You are fully capable of doing such a ruthless thing. Andrea yells. Andrea: No, not to you! Tears start to come down Jodi's face. Jodi: I wish I could believe you, I really do, but Brad was so sure and so certain that you told him. Besides, there is no other way that he could have found out. Only you and I knew. You know what else he told me? He said you were trying to destroy our marriage so you could become his new wife. I just cant trust you anymore after this. Get out. Get out of my office. Get out of my life. Andreas eyes become filled with tears as she stares at Jodi in shock. OKeffe Home <Brittanys Bedroom> Brittany is still standing in the mirror shocked by what she has just realized. Megan walks up behind her and puts her hands on Brittany's shoulders. Megan: You're not turning into your mother, Brit. Calm down. Brittany: No Megan, you said it yourself. Megan: I was joking. Brittany: You might have been joking, but I'm not. I really just realized what a scheming bitch I am. Megan: Dont say that. Brittany: But, its true. Megan: No, its not. Your mother may be a schemer and a liar, but youre definitely not, okay? Just take my word for it. Ive seen what your mother does and I see what you do. You cant compare the two. Youre not turning into your mom. Brittany: Are you being serious now? Megan: Yes, totally. Brittany: Thanks Meg. You're a really great friend. Megan: I know. The two of them laugh. Megan finally notices the beautiful violet gown hanging on the back of Brittanys closet door. Megan: Brit? Where in the world did you get this? Brittany: At 'Margaret's' in Lakeview Plaza. Megan: 'Margaret's'? That place is expensive. What were you doing in a place like that, and why did you buy this gown? Brittany: It's my mothers doing. Megan: I should have known. What is it this time? You'll casually walk by Jose Velez at Lakeview Park and hell madly fall in love with you? Brittany: Funny, but no, much better then that, and I really have to give my mother some props. She's the best liar and schemer that I know. Megan: Well, whats her plan? The telephone rings and Brittany goes to answer it, but Megan stops her. Megan: Someone else can get the phone. You have to tell me about your mothers plan. Brittany: Were going to that big fancy party at the Continental tonight? Megan: The Continental, as in the country club were only exclusive members can get in? Brittany: That's the one. Megan: What party is this and how did you and your mother get invited? Brittany: It's the annual Douglas Richmond Party and my mother just schemed her way into getting two tickets for the event. Don't ask me how. Megan: Then let me ask you...why? What's her ulterior motive? Brittany: She wants to find me a rich, handsome husband. Theres a knock at the bedroom door. Brittany opens the door. Her younger 18 year-old brother Ryan, who is very handsome, is standing on the other side. Megan quickly stands up from sitting on the bed when she sees Ryan. She rushes over to the door. Shes is very excited to see him. Ryan doesnt greet her the same way. Megan: Hi Ryan! Ryan: Hey Meg. Brittany, Mariah is on the phone. She says she needs to talk to you. Brittany: Thanks. Ryan turns and walks away. Brittany closes the door. Megan sits back down on the bed and puts a pillow over her face and screams. Brittany looks at Megan like shes crazy and then goes over and picks up her telephone. Brittany: Hello? Hey...Good, how about you?...Cool...Oh, really?...I was just over there this afternoon...Megans here...I dont think so...I actually have to get ready for a party that I'm going to tonight, I really wish I could, I'm sorry...Okay...Bye. Megan: What did she want? Brittany: Wanted to know if I wanted to see a movie with her and Richard. Megan: And you turned her down? Brittany: I cant miss this party tonight. I really wish I didn't have to go. Megan: You know. Mariah and Richard are the strangest couple I have ever seen. They are never alone. They always want someone around with them. If I were Mariah, I'd always want to be alone with Richard. That guy is hotter then hot. Brittany: Tell me about it. But I want to know what your little tantrum was all about. Megan: It wasn't a tantrum. I was just so excited to see your brother. Hes another guy thats hotter then hot. Brittany: Meg, hes 18. Megan: So, what? That's only two years younger! Brittany: Whatever. Do you want me to get the two of you together? Megan: Would you really? That would be great. Brittany: Now, not only am I scheming for myself. I'm scheming for you too. Megan: Think of it this way: it's for a good cause. The two laugh. Brittany sits back down at her vanity to continue to play with her hair. Megan takes a rest on Brittanys bed and looks at the latest issue of Teen People Magazine with Britney Spears on the cover. In town <Outside Cup-A-Joe> Jose is holding on to Lindseys wrist very tightly. Almost dragging her to his car. Lindsey is struggling to get away. Lindsey: Let me go. Let go of me, Jose! Jose: Shut your mouth. Were going home. Lindsey: I dont want to. Leave me alone. Jose opens to passenger side door. Jose: Get in. Lindsey: No. Jose: Dont make me force you in Lindsey. Were going home right now, and there is nothing you can do about it. If you dont get in the car Ill call grandmother, and you know how much she hates having to leave to mansion or the factory. Lindsey: Im not leaving with you. Jose: Fine. I'll just call grandmother. Lindsey: No. Jose: Then get in. Lindsey sighs, but finally gets into the car. Jose goes around to the other side, gets in and drives off. <In the car> Jose: What was going on in there? Lindsey doesnt say a thing. Jose: Tell me what was going on in there Lindsey. Lindsey: Its none of your business, and I dont appreciate the way you embarrassed me in there. Why Jose: Don't try and change the subject. I want answers right now. Lindsey: I dont have to tell you anything. Jose: Either you tell me, or youll have to tell mama, papa and abuela. (Translation: tell mother, father and grandmother) Lindsey says nothing. Velez Mansion <Geovannas Room> Geovanna is putting on her jewelry. She is wearing a long strapless red gown. She wears a beautiful set of pearls with small pearl earrings to match. She looks absolutely lavish. As she is finishing up Miranda walks into the room. Miranda: You look very nice Seņora Geovanna. Geovanna: Why thank you Miranda. Miranda: Seņor Velez and Santa just drove through the front gates. Is the entire family leaving this evening? Geovanna: Yes, were all going to the party at the country club. Miranda: Oh, I didnt think you were all going. Geovanna: We are, but I might insist that I get my personal chauffeur to take me. Miranda: Why would you do that? Dont you want to go with the familyall together? Geovanna: If I do that, then I wont be able to come home early, before the rest of them. Miranda: What are you up to now Seņora Geovanna? Geovanna: Nothing new. Its just that if I get home early then Ill be able to get the book-safe out of the library. Then once I get all the information that I need from it, I can destroy Santa by sunrise. Miranda: Dont do it Seņora Geovanna. Geovanna: Miranda Miranda: Listen Seņora, I understand your reasoning for wanting to get rid of Seņora Velez, but dont risk getting caught because youre impatient. Geovanna: I guess youre right. Ill do it tomorrow while shes out having meetings or crying over Carlos and Juan again or something. Miranda: I guess I should tell you. Geovanna: Did you say something Miranda? Miranda: I know about something. You should know that I am aware of this. Geovanna: What is it? Geovanna looks at Miranda in interest to what she is about to say. Miranda contemplates on how to say what she has to say. OKeffe Home <Brittanys Bedroom> Megan is still flipping through the magazine and Brittany has finally decided to curl her hair. Brittany starts to put the curlers into her long red hair. Megan: I wish I looked like Britney Spears. Brittany: What? Megan: Shes so pretty and shes got the perfect body. No wonder Justin Timberlake is dating her. Brittany: Ive never heard you say that you wished you looked like someone else. Megan: I dont really want to look like her. Im just saying, shes really pretty, and I just wouldnt mind looking as great as her. Brittany: I understand, but Im fine with the way I look. The girls laugh and there is a knock heard at the door. Megan: Uh, maybe its Ryan. Brittany: Would you stop it. Its so sick that you like my brother. Megan: Dont forget that you agreed to get me and him together. Brittany: I knowcan I open the door now? Megan nods and Brittany opens the door to see her father Jim standing on the other side. Megan sits back down on the bed depressed. Megan: Its only him. Jim: Hello to you too Megan. Megan: Oh, Im sorry, I didnt mean it like that Mr. OKeffe. I thought that you were going to be someone else. Jim: Its alright. Jim turns to Brittany. Jim: I just wanted to ask if you know where your mother is. Brittany: We went to Lakeview Plaza earlier, but then she dropped me off here and said she need to go and do a few things, and that she wanted me to get ready. She didnt say anything specific. Jim: Are you two still planning on going to the Douglas Richmond party tonight? Brittany: Yup! Thats exactly what Im getting ready for. Jim: Okay then, you keep getting ready. Ill see you in a bit honey. Jim walks out of Brittanys bedroom and she closes the door behind him. Jim stands in the hallway looking at a picture of Andrea. Jim: Where are you Andrea? What are you up to now? South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Jodis Office> Andrea is still standing opposite Jodi. She is now crying. Jodi has stopped crying and has become bold. Jodi: Get out Andrea. Andrea: Jodi, listen to me. Please, Im begging you. Just listenlisten to what I have to say. Jodi: I do not want to listen to anything you have to say to me. I just want you out of my sight. Andrea: No, you dont Jodi: Andrea. Dont make me call security. Just leave. Andrea: Were going through this for nothing Jodi. I didnt tell Brad anything. Hasnt it occurred to you that he might be bluffing? Jodi picks up the telephone. Jodi: Ill call security if you dont leave now. Andrea continues to cry, harder and harder. She soon turns and walks towards the door. She opens it, turns and looks at Jodi who is still holding the telephone and also looks very serious. Andrea shakes her head and then walks out the door and closes it behind her. As soon as Andrea is gone Jodi drops the telephone and sits back down. She puts her face into her hands again and begins to cry. Jodi: I dont know who to believe anymore. I hope I didnt just make another mistake. Jodi continues to cry. Outside the Velez Mansion <Joses Car> The car pulls through the gates and drives directly up to the front doors of the mansion. Jose looks over to Lindsey. Jose: You still havent told me what I asked for. Lindsey: And Im not going to. Its none of your business. Jose: It is too Lindsey. Lindsey: How do you figure? Jose: You are my sister. We are Velezs. That is enough. Lindsey: The hell it is. Jose: Dont speak to me that way. Lindsey: You are not papa, and I will not give you the same respect as him. I will not have you butting into my life like this. Jose: I care about you Lindsey. I want to know what was going on in there. Is there a perfectly good explanation for what I saw and heard? Lindsey: Fine, Ill tell you. Im dating JasonIm dating Jason Forbes, okay? Thats the perfectly good explanation that I can give you. Jose: So its trueyou are dating that low-life. Lindsey: Dont talk about him like that. I love Jason and he loves me. Jose: He loves your money. Lindsey: No he doesnt. He loves me for me, he doesnt care that I have money. Jose: You are way more naīve then me and abuela ever suspected. How dare you date him? He works at the factory for heavens sake. Whats wrong with you? God, how long have you been dating him? Lindsey: Seven months. Jose: Seven months Lindseyseven months? Are you kidding me? Oh no, this will not go on. This will not go on any longer. Lets gowere going right in there and youre going to tell everyone whats been going on. Jose gets out of the car and goes around to the other side and opens Lindseys door. She just sits there. Jose: Lets go Lindsey, Im not kidding around with you. Lindsey continues to sit there. Jose grabs Lindsey by her arm and pulls her out of the car. Lindsey is very startled. Lindsey: Get off me. What are you doing? Get off. Jose pulls her to the front doors. Jose: You better be readybecause this isnt going to sit well with abuela. Jose and Lindsey stare at each other and Jose reaches for the doorknob. Velez Mansion <Geovannas Bedroom> Geovanna waits for Miranda to tell her what she knows. Miranda: Seņora, you may think that this is a very well guarded secret, I mean it is, its just that Just then there is a knock at the door and Santa and David enter. David: Geovanna, you look amazing. Youre going to dazzle everyone at that party tonight. Geovanna: Thank you dear. David gives Geovanna a kiss on the cheek and she kisses him back half-heartily. Santa: You do look very nice Geovanna. Geovanna: Thank you, but arent you two going to get ready? Well have to be leaving in about an hour. David: Yes, I know. Where are the kids though? Miranda: Jose and Lindsey havent gotten home yet. Lindsey left very early this morning and Jose left soon after. They havent been back since. David: They have to be at this party with us tonight. Everyone is expecting to see the entire Velez family. Santa: You know very well that nobody is going to see the entire Velez family, David. David: Mom, I know, Gabriella and Maria are in California, but everyone knows that they never really participate in these types of things. Santa: I am not talking about Gabriella or Maria. I am talking about your brother and your father. David: Mama, Carlos and papa have been dead for over three years now. You have to get over it. Santa: How dare you talk to me that way. I cared for them, and I never wanted them to die. This is hard for me. You dont know what its like to loose your spouse and your child in the same year. David: I know mama. Thats not what I meant. Can we leave this for another time? Santa: Yes. I must go and get ready. I dont want to be late. Santa leaves the room. David: Thatll be all Miranda. You may leave. Miranda leaves the room. Geovanna: That was very rude of you. David: What? Geovanna: Telling Miranda to leave like that. Shes not just any maid in this mansion. You can talk to Bianca or Marjorie or anyone else like that, but not Miranda. David: I wanted to spend a little time alone with you. Geovanna: We dont have time for that right now. Go and get ready for the party. David: Why are you sticking up for Miranda all of a sudden? You two havent stricken one of those bonds between maid and mistress like they always do in soap operas have you? Geovanna looks away from David. South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Waiting Room> Julia and Martin are still hugging one another. Julia pulls away and looks at Martin. Julia: Youre right. Youre absolutely right. Jenny is going to be fine. Shes strong and shell get through this. Martin: See, as long as we keep our faith and know in our hearts that shell be okay, then she will be. Julia: I still wonder where Sam is. I think Im going to call the house and see if hes there yet. You should go and pull the girls out of school. They need to be here. Martin: Do you want to come with me? Julia: No. I need to stay here incase there is any news on Jenny. Martin: Yes. Thats probably best. Ill be back soon. Martin gives Julia a kiss on the cheek. He turns and walks down the hallway. Julia watches until he disappears. Julia goes over to a bank of telephones. She dials the number of Jennifers house. It rings and rings, but there is no answer. She finally hangs up. She stares down at the floor. She talks quietly to herself. Julia: Sam couldnt have done this. Theres no way. Their marriage may be rocky, but he couldnt of done this. Suddenly Dr. Lewis is standing behind her. Dr. Lewis: Mrs. Randall, we have Jennifer stabilized and in a room. If you would like, you can see her now. Julia: Thank you Dr. Lewis. They walk down the hall towards the room. South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Jodis Office> Jodi is still crying into her hands. She gets up and walks towards her file cabinet. She opens the drawer all the way out and reaches in the back of it. She pulls out a piece of paper. She looks at it. Jodi: I should have just left this to myself. I shouldnt have told Andrea. Now Brad knows, and hes going to make sure that he destroys me and lets everyone know. What if Andrea is telling the truth though? What if Brad is bluffing like hes done so many times before? I knowI know what Ill do. Ive the perfect plan to see which one of them is telling the truth. For my sake, I sure hope Brad is bluffing. There is then a knock heard at the door. Jodi quickly puts the piece of paper back into the back of the file cabinet, closes it and rushes over to the door and opens it. Jodi: Christina, honey, what are you doing here? Christina: I just got into an argument with father. I had to come and see you. Jodi: Uh. Come on in. Sit down. Christina walks into the office and takes a seat. Jodi sits next to her. Christina: Are you okay mother? Jodi: Yes, Im fine honey. Tell me, what was your argument with father about? Christina: I walked out onto the patio and father was talking with Edwin. Edwin told me that he found you and father arguing in the winter garden and that you didnt sound very happy and that you were a bit upset about something that father said. I guess father was about to tell Edwin what you and him were talking about. One thing lead to another and father refused to tell us what you guys were talking about. Edwin got angry and went back into the house and then I left. I really told father off. I was just fed up with all his comments and lies. Jodi: Oh, honey I wish you didnt have to go through that. Christina: Its nothing mother. I just want to know if youre okay. It bothered me a great deal knowing that you might be so upset about something that father said. Jodi: Im finebut you said your father was going to tell Edwin the truth about what we were talking about just before Edwin found us? Christina: Yes. I have the feeling that it was a good thing that I put a stop to it. Jodi: Oh my God. Hes already started. He does know. Christina: What are you talking about mother? Christina looks at Jodi confused, and Jodi just stares off in shock. OKeffe Home <Brittanys Bedroom> Brittany is now finished and all dressed and ready. She spins around for Megan to get a good look at her. Megan: You look amazing Brit. Brittany: Really? Megan: Totally. Your mothers plan may just work. Youll have any guy you want at that party tonight. Brittany: Oh stop. Megan: Im serious. Just then there is a slight knock on the door and Mariah walks in. Mariah: Brittany. Oh my God. You look so beautiful. Brittany: Thanks. You look pretty fancy yourself. What are you doing here? Mariah: Thank you. I just thought that Id come by and see what you guys were up to tonight. Hey Meg. Megan: Hi. Mariah: So, where are you going all dressed up like that Brittany? Brittany: Believe it or not, the Douglas Richmond Party at the country club. What about you? Mariah: Im going too. Richard is a good friend with Sir Douglas Richmonds son. Brittany: Really? I didnt know that. This is gonna be so much funnow that youre gonna be there. Mariah: Yes, well have a wonderful time. Just then Andrea storms into the bedroom. Without realizing that Brittany has company. She blurts out. Andrea: Are you ready to snag yourself a rich husband? Mariah looks at Andrea in shock and then over at Brittany who is speechless. Andrea realizes that Megan and Mariah are there and clams up. Mariah: What are you talking about Mrs. OKeffe? Andrea doesnt know what to say. South Sea Watersdale Hospital <Waiting Room> Martin, Amy & Ellen walk into the hospital. They stand in the waiting room looking around for Julia. Amy: Wheres grandma? Martin: I dont know. She was here when I left. She didnt say she was going anywhere. Amy: Maybe she went to the bathroom or something. Ellen: How long do we have to be here? Martin: Ellen, your mother is in critical condition and youre worried about how long we have to be here? Ellen: I have things to do. Just then Dr. Lewis walks down the hallway. Martin sighs at Ellens outrageous behavior and rushes over to Dr. Lewis. Amy: Whats the matter with you? Arent you the least bit concerned about mom? Ellen: No, not really. Wheres dad? Amy: Dont worry about dad. Hes the one that caused mom to be here in the first place. Ellen: You dont know that. Amy: Grandpa said so. Ellen: Grandpas a liar. You know he hates dad. He doesnt have any proof that dad did this, how could you even believe such a thing? Amy: Well, wheres dad now then? Hed be here if he really cared about mom. You and him are so alike. Its disgusting, because youre both horrible people. Ellen: How dare you Martin yells over to the girls. Martin: Come on girls. Your mother is in a room. Come on, hurry up. The girls follow Martin down the hall. They reach the room with a large window where they look inside. They see Jennifer lying in the bed unconscious. Julia is sitting next to the bed holding Jennifers hand. Martin and Amy go into the room. Ellen stays standing in the hall looking in. Amy: Grandma. Julia: Amy. Hi honey. How are you? Amy: Im alright. I just cant believe that mom is here. Julia: I know honey, but we have to have faith. Your mother will get through this. Shes strong. Amy: Yeah. Julia: Wheres Ellen? Amy: She was just Martin notices that she is looking in through the window from the hall. Martin: Shes right out there. Still in the hall. I dont know what has gotten into her, but I dont like it. Amy: Shes been really nasty in the past month. Shes always has been a little mean, but this past month has been worse. Julia: Im gonna go and talk to her. Julia gets up and walks out into the hallway. Amy and Martin watch. Julia gives Ellen a hug and Ellen gives her one back, but very reluctantly. Martin: This is your fathers doingisnt it? Amy: He has such a big influence on her. Its so sad though, because I realize that hes a really horrible person and now shes becoming just like him. Martin: I knew I never liked that man. He has corrupted this family for the last time. He better not show his face around here ever again. Amy: Calm down grandpa. Come on. Lets just keep mom some company. Martin and Amy sit next to the bed and look on at Jennifer who has all types of machines hooked up to her. Watersdale Pier <Docks> Sam is standing on the docks staring out onto the water. Sam: What have I done? Ive gone way too far this time. What if I killed my wife? I wonder if anyone has found her yet. I cant just let her lay there and die. I have to go back and help her. If someone finds her they may suspect that I did it. Sam runs off the docks on his way back home. Velez Mansion <Geovannas Bedroom> Geovanna looks back at David. Geovanna: So what if I confide in my maid. Its not like I tell her everything. Its just nice to have someone to talk to. David: Okay, but that doesnt matter, I guess. Geovanna: No, it doesnt. But you better go and get ready. David: Yes, I should. Ill see you soon. Geovanna smiles and David kisses her. They are startled however by the font door and yelling downstairs. David: It sounds like Jose and Lindsey. What could they be yelling about? <Foyer> Jose is holding onto Lindseys arm. She is struggling to get away from him, but its not working. Lindsey: Jose, let me go. Jose: No, I want you to tell me the truth right now. Lindsey: Let go! David and Geovanna come running down the stairs. David: Whats going on down here? Jose: Thats exactly what Im trying to find out papa. Geovanna: Let go of your sister. Dont you dare touch her like that. Jose lets go and Lindsey goes over to her mother and stands beside her. Santa comes walking down the stairs next. Santa: Whats all the noise down here for? Jose: Should I tell them Lindsey, or you going to come clean? Geovanna: What are you talking about Jose? Jose: Lindsey knows. Come on Lindsey tell it. Tell them where I found you and with who. Lindsey stays quiet and looks terrified. Everyone stares at her waiting for an answer.
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