tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66444002311908793822024-03-12T18:49:07.662-06:00Against The StormAgainst The Storm is a modern-day twist on the Old Time Radio soap of the same name. Our version takes place in the town of Cedarville, which is your quintessential college and military town. It's about the trials, tribulations and lives of the people of Cedarville.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-2888013267133041972009-07-23T15:38:00.010-06:002009-10-15T15:40:41.038-06:00Episode 151 - Explosions ROCK Cedarville=====================================<br />SCENE ONE - Cedarville Police Department - Crime Lab<br />=====================================<br /><br /><i>It is now the following day & Adam Romano, a CSI at the lab, is working on evidence in a case when longtime girlfriend Natalie Pittman walks in. Natalie had asked him to help her in her search for her biological parents. She's also sought help from her student advisor, who is also a licensed Geneaologist on the side. As Natalie walks in, Adam gives her the impression that he's found something on her parents</i><br /><br />NATALIE (Being her usual sweet self when it comes to Adam & smiling) - Hey there! You look like you found something.<br /><br /><i>Adam leans over, places his hands on the table & bows his head</i><br /><br />ADAM (Acting as though he's not sure how to break the news to her) - Yeah.<br /><br />NATALIE (Noticing Adam's behavior & perplexed by it) - You act as though it's not good.<br /><br />ADAM (Being brutally honest) - That's because it isn't.<br /><br />NATALIE (Even more perplexed) - What do you mean?<br /><br />ADAM (Getting to the point) - Well, you did ask me to search for them using DMV records and/or DNA.<br /><br />NATALIE (Looking REALLY perplexed & wondering what he's revealed) - Yeah....<br /><br /><i>Adam momentarily debates telling her</i><br /><br />ADAM (Afraid to tell her) - Well.....I didn't have to go very far.<br /><br /><i>Natalie assumes that he only had to look them up in DMV records</i><br /><br />ADAM (Continuing) - In fact I didn't even have to pull any strings with or call in any favors with anyone at the DMV either. Nat.....They're in the system.<br /><br />NATALIE (Looking concerned) - So, what does that mean?<br /><br />ADAM (Being blunt) - It means they either have records or are incarcerated somewhere.<br /><br /><i>Natalie looks stunned as she wonders what sort of dirt Adam dug up on them</i><br /><br /><b>Cue New ATS OPENING THEME as we see Natalie practically staring at Adam while trying to process what Adam just told her</b><br /><br />*******************<br />SCENE TWO - Cedarville High School - Student Parking Lot<br />*******************<br /><br /><i>Aruba Al Faheed is seen locking his car door as he prepares to walk inside the building to go to class. As he begins his journey towards the door, a van driven by Mark LeRouche, one of those in the plot to blow up the school & frame Aruba for it approaches at a high rate of speed. As we pick up the scene now, the tires of the old 1970s-style van can be heard screeching as the van rapidly rounds a corner, causing Aruba to look over his shoulder. As soon as he realizes it's heading right for <b>HIM</b>, he tries everything he can to dodge it, but the other two boys, Steve Bertkowski & Andy Hedgeworth, run up to catch him. As they eventually do, Mark parks the van so Steve & Andy can drag Aruba, who is now kicking, screaming & otherwise flailing about into the van.</i><br /><br />MARK - Ya got him?<br /><br />ANDY (Not knowing if anyone heard or saw anything & also not wanting to take any chances on being spotted in case someone called someone in authority) - Drive fool - DRIVE!!<br /><br /><i>As Mark drives to their desination, which is the part of the school where the boiler room is located, Andy & Steve tighten the strap on an old towel rigged to be used as a head mask to place on Aruba's head as they could only get it on with him kicking, screaming & otherwise flailing about & they were more concerned with simply getting him loaded into the van than anything else. But this will eventually change as a security camera caught th whole abduction. No one in the camera room spotted it, but the abduction was recorded by the camera. One problem though. The camera room is located in the same part of the building as the boiler room.<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, Mark has just put the van in park & has exited the vehicle</i><br /><br />MARK (Undoing the strap & removing the fabric) - Well Good Morning Towelhead. I didn't think you actually WORE one.<br /><br /><i>Mark dangles the jury-rigged Ninja-like towel/head mask in front of Aruba. It looks like something a terrorist in the Middle East would use when they execute high profile figures or ordinary people such as captured American soldiers</i><br /><br />ANDY (Taunting Aruba) - How's it feel to be THE KIDNAPPED for once instead of being the kidnapper yourself towelhead?<br /><br />STEVE (Adding his $.02 in) - Yeah. It doesn't feel so good, now does it?<br /><br />ARUBA (Not knowing what else to say) - You punks won't get away with this.<br /><br />MARK - Oh yeah we will. Because by the time we do what we came here to & when all is said & done, the person that will be blamed will be YOU!!<br /><br /><i>Mark brandishes a .45 caliber hand gun (Legally owned by his dad) & points it Aruba, pressing the end of the barrel just above his nose, yet right between his eyes. As te scene closes, we see the smiles & other devilish looks on the faces of Mark, Steve & Andy followed by a horrified look on Aruba's face as his eyes bulge while looking squarely at Mark, who is still holding the gun in the aforementioned position</i><br /><br />*****************<br />SCENE THREE - Brad & Stacy's House<br />*****************<br /><br /><i>Stacy is rummaging through some old DVDs & video tapes for the annual rummage sale that's sponsored by the support group at Fort Cedar. Among the videos she spots is an old tape she doesn't recall seeing before. It's wrapped in an all-white holder & isn't labeled. Thinking it's just one of her old tapes she used to record her favorite soaps with before she got her DVR, she turned on the TV & put it in her DVD/VCR combo. Little does she know that it is a recording of the interview which Channel 7 did with Debbie Stevens sometime ago. It's a tape which Brad has been trying to keep from Stacy ever since he got it. As she watches the tape in ever-increasing shock & disbelief, Brad comes home. Yet Stacy is so transfixed on the TV, she doesn't even notice his arrival. When the interview gets to the part where Debbie admits to having an affair with Leo & knowing that Leo was married to Stacy by telling Mark Girardeux that it was Leo himself who told her that Stacy was his wife, she shut off the TV in a fit of rage.<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, Stacy turns around & sees Brad, who clearly knows the secret is out & he's been caught with the evidence</i><br /><br />BRAD (Trying to explain himself) - We wanted to keep this from you. We didn't want you to get hurt.<br /><br />STACY (Not buying Brad's excuse, feeling betrayed & VERY angry) - Ohh REALLY?!?!?!? Well guess what Brad - NEWSFLASH - I *AM* hurt. Hurt by the fact you would try to hide something like this from me. YOU of ALL people. I thought I knew you better than that Brad. I've ALWAYS thought you were a better person than to pull a STUPID DUMBASS stunt than THIS!!! I'm REALLY disappointed in you Brad. No in fact, I'm FUCKIN' MAD at you!!<br /><br />BRAD (Trying to be apologetic) - Stace, we're VERY sorry about this.<br /><br />STACY - What's with this "We" business?<br /><br /><i>Stacy then remembers the discreet the video came in</i><br /><br />STACY (Hoping that Brad is the only one who knows about the tape) - Ohh my fuckin' god. PLEASE tell me you're THE ONLY one who knows about this.<br /><br /><i>Brad just bows his head in shame</i><br /><br />STACY (Noticing Brad's body language, which is speaking more than A MILLION words ever could right now) Ohh god (Rolling her eyes in the back of her head) How many other people know about this Brad?<br /><br /><i>Stacy then comes up with a name of someone could EASILY get her hands on an advance copy of the video, which it appears to be</i><br /><br />STACY (Continuing) - Does Stephanie know about this?<br /><br />BRAD (Relunctantly answering & doing so in shame as he utters his answer in a soft voice) - Yeah.<br /><br />STACY (Rolling her eyes in the back of her head, throwing her hands up in disgust & smirking sarcastically) - Great. So who else was on the guest list of the party which I <b>DID NOT EVEN <u><i>KNOW</u></i> ABOUT</b>, much less be <i>INVITED</i> to which I presume occured IN OUR OWN HOME Brad?<br /><br />BRAD (Trying once again to explain away his actions) - Stace.....<br /><br />STACY (Rudely cutting him off) SAVE IT. All I want are NAMES.<br /><br />**************<br />SCENE FOUR - Cedarville Police Department - Crime Lab<br />**************<br /><br /><i>Adam has just explained to Natalie that he found on her biological parents in the system used by law enforcement agencies around the country. As we pick up the scene now, he is explaining the system to Natalie in a way she can understand it & what her options are should she wish to pursue the matter further</i><br /><br />NATALIE (Surprised) - What do you mean INCARCERATED????<br /><br />ADAM (Trying to explain what he did to find them) - Nat, first I looked them up using DMV records & the national DMV database. You know, fingerprints, DNA, that sort of thing.<br /><br />NATALIE (Realizing where he's going with this, but fails to see what the big deal is) - Yeah.....<br /><br />ADAM (Continuing but quite truthfully this time) - Well those SAME set of prints popped up on ANOTHER database as well.<br /><br />NATALIE (Curious) - What database is that?<br /><br />ADAM (Directly to the point) - The NCIC databse.<br /><br />NATALIE (Spelling out the acronym since she doesn't know what it means) N-C-I-C??<br /><br />ADAM - The National Criminal Information Center. It's a database of EVERY known criminal in America. In other words, if you were to have committed a crime of some kind, you would be in here.<br /><br />NATALIE (Beginning to realize the magnitude of the news) - Are my parents in there?<br /><br /><i>Adam shows her two folders. Each folder contains the rap sheet for her biological mother & father. As Natalie reads on, she does so in ever increasing disbelief that the people in those folders are actually her biological parents</i><br /><br />NATALIE (In a state of denial over what she just read) - No way - There's just NO FUCKIN' WAY this can be true. From what I understand about them, they were like 1960s Woodstock yuppies living in the disco era of the 1970s or something.<br /><br />ADAM (Trying to recall what he remembers being taught about the era) - Well....Based on what I know of the era, doing drugs was pretty much considered to be a cool thing. This was especially true with pot & heroine, the drugs of choice back then since there was no such thing as crack like there is today.<br /><br />NATALIE (Continuing to read the contents of the folders) - So, according to this, they're in prison?<br /><br />ADAM (Forthright in responding) - Yeah.<br /><br />NATALIE (Still reading one opf the folders) - Well at least I know where they are. Can I take these with me?<br /><br />ADAM - Sure (Now sympathetically apologetic) - Nat, I'm sorry for being the bearer of such bad news.<br /><br />NATALIE (Wishing Adam wouldn't be so apologetic) - Don't be. At least you HAD news.<br /><br />ADAM - That's true.<br /><br />NATALIE - Well, I'll talk to you later?<br /><br />ADAM - Yeah<br /><br />NATALIE (Smiling) OK....Bye.<br /><br />ADAM (Returning the smile, now getting the feeling that he's her true love even though she's dated - And perhaps even slept with - other guys) - Bye....<br /><br /><i>Natalie exits the lab, leaving Adam to return to his work</i><br /><br />******************<br />SCENE FIVE - Brad & Stacy's House<br />******************<br /><br /><i>Brad & Stacy are in the midst of a heated confrontation after Stacy found the video of Debbie's interview which depicts, among other things which Debbie says she's not proud of, her affair with Leo. As we pick up the scene now, Stacy is demanding to know who else knows about the video & why she wasn't told of its very existence</i><br /><br />STACY (Very angry) - Who else Brad? Who else did you invite to the orgy I didn't even know about?<br /><br />BRAD (Trying to clarify something) - It was no orgy.<br /><br />STACY (Rolling her eyes in the back of her head & snickerishly & sarcastically laughing) - Heh. Well it had to be SOMETHING Brad. Something that would get your jollies off. So why not an orgy? You DID get your jollies off watching the video, didn't you? No, wait. How silly of me. OF COURSE you did. I'm just SHOCKED that THE ONE GUY I **THOUGHT** I knew SINCE WE WERE TODDLERS TOGETHER would stoop so LOW, DIRTY & CHEAP as to pull a stunt like THIS!!!!! I am ANGRY beyond belief & description at you Brad. I don't even know you. The Brad I know - The Brad **I MARRIED** wouldn't EVEN DREAM of doing something ANYTHING like this. In fact, no. The Brad I married would think it was low, dirty & cheap too. The Brad Martin standing in front of me right now DISGUSTS me. I thought I knew you Brad but OBVIOUSLY not. In fact, I doubt I **EVER** knew you at all Brad.<br /><br /><i>Brad just looks at her, knowing whatever he says isn't going to bring Stacy down from the proverbial anger high she's on at this point. What's worse, he knows there's justifiable cause for her to be this way as he'd likely act the same way if he was in her shoes. Add to this that ANYTHING else he says would likely add additional fuel to the already raging volcanic <b><u>INFERNO</u></b> boiling inside her & he of all people knows all too well how angry she can get</i><br /><br />STACY (Now demanding an answer to her question) - Now all that out of the way - WHO ELSE KNOWS ABOUT THE VIDEO Brad??<br /><br /><i>Stacy grabs a pad & pen & hands it out for Brad to take as the camera shoots right back to Stacy's beet red face with burning eyes, but all Brad wants to do is try to offer his side of the story</i><br /><br />BRAD - Babe.....When we saw the video, what we should all do wasn't taken lightly.<br /><br />STACY (Appalled that Brad even called her "Babe", but then quickly calming herself down so she doesn't do something she'd probably regret later) - DO NOT EVEN....Don't even call me "babe". Like I said....You're an insignifdicant stranger of no relevance to me whatsoever.<br /><br /><i>Brad now knows there's <b><u>NO</u></b> bringing Stacy down from her anger high at this point as she's FAR beyond the point of return</i><br /><br />BRAD (Hoping that Stacy will someday see why he & everyone else who saw the video did what they did) - Stace.....Someday, you will see why we did what we did.<br /><br />STACY (Now fed up with the conversation & just wanting to end it) - Brad.....There's <b><u>NO DAMNED FUCKIN' EXCUSE WHATSOEVER</b></u> for doing what you did. <b><u>NOW GIMMIE THE FUCKIN' NAMES</b></u><br /><br /><i>Brad slowly picks up the pad & pen which was thrown down earlier by Stacy as a sign of her rage towards him & reluctantly jots down the names of everyone who has seen the video. After Brad completes it & puts down the pen, Stacy rips the pad out of Brad's hand & storms out the door, letting her facial expressions & body language do all the talking for her at this point. When Stacy gets to letting her facial expressions & body language do all the talking, it's a part of her mean streak which only very few have seen but <b><u>NO ONE</b></u> has stuck around Cedarville to tell about it. The last person to incur Stacy's wrath to <b><u>THAT</b></u> degree is sitting in a Military Penal Stockade for military crimes. As the scene ends, Brad is seen in a state of shock & is visibly shaken, fearful of what Stacy's next move, however rationale it may or may not be - <b><u>MIGHT</b></u> be</i><br /><br />*************************<br />SCENE SIX - Cedarville High School - Boiler Room<br />*************************<br /><br /><i>Andy, Steve & Mark have just kidnapped Aruba Al Faheed from the student parking lot just as he was about to enter the building like scores of other students who also drive themselves to & from school. They then took him literally kicking & screaming to the entrance leading to the boiler room & carried him down the fire escape which the janitor, Mr. Hedgeworth, who's not only in on the whole plot, but is orchestrating it by exploiting the hatred that Andy, Steve & Mark have for Aruba for <b><u>HIS OWN</b></u> personal & political agenda, arranged to have free of traffic from those who might get suspicious & expose the whole plot. As we pick up the scene now, Mark is holding a .45 caliber hand gun (Legally owned by his dad) & points it Aruba, pressing the end of the barrel just above his nose, yet right between his eyes while Aruba trembles & fears for his own safety</i><br /><br />MARK (With authority) - Kneel. <b><i>KNEEL</b></i><br /><br /><I>Aruba complies, but does so while still trembling</i><br /><br />MARK (Again with authority, yet softer) - Put your hands behind your head<br /><br /><i>Aruba immediately complies</i><br /><br />MARK (Snickerishly laughing as he slowly walks around Aruba) - Look at you. Down on on your knees. Hands behind your head. And to top it all off, you're trembling as if you'd just seen a fuckin' ghost. Beautiful sight. Just priceless. What do you think guys?<br /><br />Andy (Playing One-Upsmanship with Mark at Aruba's expense) - I've got one better. Cross your feet.<br /><br />MARK (Wondering why he hadn't thought of Andy's idea himself) - Yeah. Good idea. (Slightly kicking Aruba's right foot) - Cross 'em.<br /><br /><i>Aruba crosses his feet, putting his right foot over the left one</i><br /><br />STEVE (Also joining in on the game) - I've got another one. Get on your hands like a fuckin' dog.<br /><br />MARK (Wondering why he hadn't thought of Steve's idea either) - Yeah. That's BETTER than having them behind your head. (Now kicking Aruba in the back) - Get on your hands YOU FUCKIN DOG. Dogs walk on FOUR legs, NOT two.<br /><br />ANDY - You're forgetting man, he's no ordinary dog.<br /><br /><i>Andy, Steve & Mark all laugh & continue to poke fun at Aruba by taunting him & making him do embarrassing things, making Aruba just want to strike back out of sheer self-defense, but he knows he can't because he knows he's outnumbered, but that's when the rough stuff begins. Andy, Steve & Mark each take turns using Aruba as their personal punching bag. After a brief period of doing this, that is when Andy, Steve & Mark get down to business</i><br /><br />ANDY (Smiling) - We've got a surprise for you.<br /><br /><i>Steve & Mark get out the equipment needed to attach the bomb to Aruba's body. The equipment consists of the bomb itself, a straight-jacket & duct tape</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Really shaking now as he can already see how he'll be remembered if it's what he thinks it is & it goes off) - Ohh no. <b><u>Ohh FUCK NO</b></u> Y-Y-Y-You ain't putting that thing on me man.<br /><br />MARK (Devilishly smiling & slightly nodding) - Mmmm....Hmmmmm<br /><br /><i>Aruba now breaks out in a cold sweat as he makes a mad dash for the door, only to be stopped well short by Andy & Mark as Aruba frantically screams for help while being dragged back to the boiler</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Thinking someone heard his cry for help & will be down here to Andy, Steve & Mark red-handed) - Somebody WILL be down here & catch you guys in the act. I won't have to say a word.<br /><br />MARK (Again pointing the gun at Aruba's head) - You got that right. Because YOU won't live to tell about it.<br /><br />STEVE (Reiterating Mark's comment) - Yeah what he said. And if you think ANYBODY is gonna be down here to help you, let alone that filthy <b>TOWELHEAD WHORE</b> of yours, YOU CAN FORGET IT. What's her name? Aaah....Forget it now. They'll be too busy running for <b><u>THEIR OWN</b></u> fuckin lives to even bother with rescuing a low-life loser like you.<br /><br /><i>Andy, Steve & Mark all laugh at Steve's comment. As they're laughing, Andy & Mark each throw in some derrogatory comments about Aruba's parents as well, which they also laugh at</i><br /><br />MARK (Not wanting to wait any longer) - I can't wait dudes. Let's get this thing on him.<br /><br /><i>Andy, Steve & Mark approach Aruba with Andy & Mark holding him while Steve gets Aruba into the straight-jacket, though this wasn't without difficulty. In fact, the whole process was difficult because Aruba kept resisting. But they eventually got the straight-jacket on Aruba & the bomb strapped around his chest, The duct tape was used to muffle his screams & to make any neccessary repairs on rthe fly. They also had electricians tape in case repairs to the wiring of the bomb itself were needed. Neither Andy, Steve or Mark saw any & Andy & Steve walked towards the door, leaving Mark alone with Aruba, who was at this point standing up next to the big boilers with duct tape wound around his feet & one of the poles. As Mark moves towards the door, he does so backwards, pointing the gun at Aruba while yet still making sure he doesn't back over & trip over anything on his way to the doorway. Once there, he has a few parting words with Aruba.....</i><br /><br />MARK (Pointing his gun at Aruba) - This is for ruining my '57 Chevy with your JALOPY towelhead.<br /><br /><i>Aruba finds a way to duck, thus avoiding the bullet which came from Mark's gun. Andy, Steve & Mark all jump in the van they came in. Meanwhile the bullet from Mark's gun (Actually intented to be used to ensure an explosion in case something were to go wrong) bounces around the boiler room pipes & hits a major line. This causes several others to emit gas & rupture. As the scene closes, we see Aruba lying on the floor unconscious as the room fills with smoke & gas followed by an aerial view of the school as what sounds like a thumping sound from the air, yet it's an explosion as shortly afterward, thick black smoke is seen billowing skyward. From Cedarville International Airport, where WCDR-TV has its helicopter parked on a refueling stop, the smoke can be seen from their ActionCam there</i><br /><br /><b>CUE LONG ATS CLOSE WITH CAST & CREDIT SCROLL</b><br /><br /><b>EFFECTIVE WITH THIS EPISODE</b> There will be an ALL-NEW way in which <i>Against The Storm</i> will close its episodes. It's new in the sense that it's new for modern day soap operas. Yet it's old skool for the soap operas of yesteryear. Think of it as a "Back To The Future" approach as it were. Each episode from here on out will end like this.....<br /><br /><b><i>Episode 151 ends with an aerial view of Cedarville High School as now seen by WCDR-TV's Chopper 4, which is hovering overhead. This video is being fed back to the station, which is frantically trying to get a crew to the scene & do other tasks before going to air with the story. The view we see alternates between the aerial shot of the school itself as seen by Chopper 4, the view of the school as seen by various other cams along the Channel 4 Action News ActionCam Network & the view of each camera from WCDR-TV's Master Control Room, which shows EVERYTHING from their own cams to what Channel 7 & Channel 12 are broadcasting to the network show which WCDR is broadcasting right now. Basically put, typical fare of what you would ordinarily expect to find in a TV station master control room or newsroom. We then see an overlay of the <i>Against The Storm</i> logo as we see a monitor from the WCDR master control room showing the view of Cedarville High School from the ActionCam at <b>Cedarville International Airport</b> (Which is BTW akin to the World Trade Center on 9/11 from the CNN tower in NYC IRL, but adjusted for obvious elevation)</i></b>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-74788601969845200842008-06-27T17:14:00.003-06:002009-06-12T20:59:51.313-06:00Episode 150 - Political Tensions Hit Cedarville<b><i>A NOTE FROM THE WRITER: After repeated attempts to "speed up" the what-should-now-be-LONG-expired storylines over the last few years (And FAILING MISERABLY in the process every time!), I have decided and reached the conclusion that THE best to achieve that goal at THIS point would be to simply move ahead and press forward with the show in time a few years.
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<br /><br/>This presents me with the opportunity to roll out NEW storylines NOW rather than to wait until sometime in the future which I think we can all safely agree that will NEVER come thanks to the MANY RL challenges and issues I've had to face over the last few years. It also presents me with the opportunity to introduce new characters to go along with these new storylines as well as return some old ones for anything ranging from the renewing of old storylines with new vigor and vitality to new storylines altogether.
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<br />So with no further adieu, I now present to you THE LATEST episode of AGAINST THE STORM!! Enjoy!!</b></i>
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<br />SCENE ONE - Cedarville University - Student Union Cafeteria
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<br /><br /><i>It is lunchtime as Jennifer Blanton, her sorority sisters & a few other friends all sit down to have lunch. They are all sitting at one table. Meanwhile Natalie Jenkins, who came into being as a Test Tube baby enters.
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<br /><br />Jennifer's sorority sisters nor her other friends have much (If any) use for Natalie at all (This is largely because of her "Miss High & Mighty Goody-Two-Shoes" pompant and arrogant attitude. In other words, when it comes to Natalie Pittman, think MODERN DAY VALLEY GIRL!!).
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<br /><br /><b>FYI ALERT</b> But EVEN WITH Natalie's negative persona & how because of how Natalie came into being, there's a VERY human side to her story too, which you will see being played out over these next coming days, weeks & months. <b>END FYI ALERT</b>.
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<br /><br />But because of all the things Natalie has done via her negative persona to attempt (Albeit with short-term success, if any at all I might add) to drive a wedge between Jennifer and her now long-time beau Brian Johanssen, who plans to marry Jennifer once they both graduate (He has proposed to her, but they agreed to wait till they graduated to actually tie the knot even though all their friends and other loved ones think they're CRAZY to put it off out of concern that things could change that would make them fall OUT of love).
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<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, Natalie has just stopped right at the table where Jennifer & Co. are sitting</i>.
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<br /><br />JENNIFER (Not surprised at ANYTHING Natalie says or does nowadays since she's practically seen it all from her) - What the fuck do you want?
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Feeling offended) - Is THAT the way to treat A HUMAN BEING???
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<br /><br />MONICA (One of Jennifer's sorority sisters rather snobbishly) - It's THE PERFECT way to treat YOU. And, not that you really care, but it's NOT because you were conceived in some fuckin' lab either.
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Shrugging off & dismissing Monica's comment as insignificant & irrelevant as she really doesn't care nor believe it anyway) - Fine. Be that as it may. But I was wondering if any of you have seen Brian today.
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<br /><br /><i>Jennifer suddenly stops her eating & almost gags on the chicken breast sandwich she was holding in her hand as she looks up at Natalie with a VERY suspecting look on her face.</i>
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<br /><br />JENNIFER - And WHY pretell should ANY of us tell <b><i><u>YOU</b></i></u> of ALL people something like THAT???
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Because he did what most REAL people tend to do by accidentally leaving his backpack in Biology class.
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<br /><br /><b>FYI ALERT</b>Natalie & Brian are both majoring in Biology <b>END FYI ALERT</b>
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Now rearing the ugly side of her personality as she holds Brian's backpack by her thumb & forefinger and later looks at it as if it contained a foul odor) - But if you'd rather that he not get it, I could always "burn" it.
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<br /><br />JENNIFER (Getting up & just wanting to take it so Natalie would simply GO AWAY as she says firmly & sternly) - Well...Okay. You can give it to ME - NOW!! You little bitch. 'Cause I just KNOW you're up to
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<br /><br /><i>Jennifer offers her hand to accept Brian's backpack as we go to...</i>
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Last time I checked, YOU had like NO USE WHATSOEVER for Brian. I think I'll pass. Somehow I don't think Brian would want his ex-girlfriend like handing his stuff.
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<br /><br />JENNIFER (Correcting Natalie's so-called "knowledge" as she's ALWAYS had to do - ESPECIALLY when it comes to Brian) - Well last time *I* checked, 1). That is **NOT** your decision to make because 2). I am
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<br /><br />**NOT** his "ex" ANYTHING - HOW MANY times have I corrected you on this now? I've lost count. 3). Brian has ABSOLUTELY **ZERO** use for you and 4). Because of 1)., 2)., & 3)., if there's ANYONE Brian wouldn't trust his stuff with, THAT WOULD BE **YOU**. Now hand the bag over or leave it here at the table. But regardless of what you do, you ARE NOT getting any closer to Brian than this table, so you're just
<br /><br />gonna have to DEAL WITH THAT & ACCEPT IT.
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<br /><br /><i>Natalie looks over at the rest of Jennifer's party, but doesn't get any sympathy or even empathy for that matter. she winds up leaving the bag at the table and leaves to join her own friends</i>
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<br /><br />MONICA (Noticing the growing crowd over at the table where Natalie is) - I can hardly believe a slut like her ACTUALLY has friends.
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<br /><br />JENNIFER (Whose back is turned to what Monica is seeing as Jennifer resumes her eating) - Yeah. And most of them are the frat brats who just love the quick fix if ya know what I mean.
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<br /><br />MONICA (Nodding in agreement) - Exactly. The type of man who sees a chick for only ONE thing - S-E-X.
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<br /><br /><i>Just then, one of the others in Jennifer's group of friends, Kelly Mashburn, has just completed some work on her computer using the cafeteria's free WiFi connection to the Internet</i>
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<br /><br />JENNIFER - So, did you manage to get that assignment done Kelly?
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<br /><br />KELLY (Exhausted & closing her laptop PC) - Ugh. I cannot believe I actually managed to DROWN MYSELF IN MY HOMEWORK during that episode with Natalie - AND AM STILL ALIVE TO TELL ABOUT IT.
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<br /><br />Doesn't she EVER learn anything?
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<br /><br />MONICA (Looking at Kelly rather strangely) - You're asking US that question?
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<br /><br />KELLY - You're right. How silly of me. 1). We ARE talking about NATALIE here and 2). Because it's Natalie, I doubt even HER TEACHERS would know the answer to that one.
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<br /><br /><i>Everyone at the table laughs in agreement as they enjoy the rest of their lunch hour together</i>
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<br /><br />SCENE TWO - Cedarville High School - Janitor's Office
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<br /><br /><i>Head Janitor Mr. Carl Hedgeworth is working in his office when several boys who work for him in their after-school hours as they learn how to make an honest living by doing janitorial duties walk in. This is in response to his request to see them. Mr. Hedgeworth (Or "Mr. H." as the students like to call him as he's so popular) happens to be a politically Right-Wing fascist and self-proclaimed "Right-Wing Anarchist" and has developed quite a reputation with the Cedarville PD as such. But NOT to the extent as he is about to do so in this scene.
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<br /><br />The students for their part are not only Mr. H's employees in after-school jobs, but they're also known to lean extremely to the politically Right on the school's Varsity Debate Team and have a reputation in the school district of
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<br /><br />RESOUNDINGLY outsmarting EVERYONE they've encountered on the political Left so far.
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<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, the students, Mark, Andy & Steve, are about to find out why Mr. Hedgeworth called them into his office.</i>
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<br /><br />MARK (To Mr. Hedgeworth as he, Andy & Steve enter) - You wanted to see us?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Yes. Come right on in.
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<br /><br /><i>The boys enter the office and close the door behind them</i>
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Now you boys have developed quite the reputation of dealing with the clueless Liberals in the school district, haven't you?
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<br /><br />STEVE (Wondering where the discussion is leading to) - Well yeah, through our work on the varsity Debate Team, but....
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Interrupting Steve) - Exactly, but you also know that this city has a HUGE Towelhead population, right?
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<br /><br />ANDY (Just as perplexed as his two fellow students are) - Yeah but...
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Interrupting Andy) - What does this have to do with the price of beans in China or your after-school jobs here, I know. But THIS is an IMPORTANT job boys. THIS is something that the politicians (Even the most loyal ones to our humble cause) would cringe at.
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<br /><br /><i>The three students look at each other as if to ask "What is he talking about?"</i>
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Noticing the perplexed looks on the boys faces) - Do you remember when this school had A SHITLOAD of them Towelheads?
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<br /><br />ANDY - Heh...Yeah.
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Well several things happened to make them leave. Some graduated. Some were forced to move out of the area because of other mitigating circumstances and some will say they were "forced out". The latter is likely because of your bullying them and our troops (Now smiling) umm....shall we say....Takin' care of business by KICKIN' SOME TOWELHEAD BOOTY over in Iraq & Afghanistan....
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<br /><br />STEVE - I think I get the picture, but where is this leading to?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Simply put, there's ONE Towelhead who's still here. I think you all know EXACTLY who I'm referring to. You guys have tried EVERYTHING IMAGINABLE to get rid of him, yet he's still here. But I've come up with a plan that will do away with him ONCE AND FOR ALL.
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<br /><br />MARK (Appearing interested) - What's the plan Mr. H? I'll try ANYTHING to get rid of him at this point as he ALWAYS parks his fuckin' bomb next to my classic '57 Chevy EVERY STINKIN' DAY and I'm TIRED of him doing it.
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Smiling) THAT IS THE SPIRIT NOW!!! As for the plan, it's simple. Just assemble the parts for a pipe bomb and put it in the Boiler Room.
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<br /><br />ANDY (Stumped) - But where does the Towelhead fit in?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - You guys will come up with a way to push, pull, and/or DRAG HIM kickin' and screamin' if you have to over to the Boiler Room.
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<br /><br />STEVE - How do we get him down there without getting caught?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - You don't. I'll give you access to the outside entrance.
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<br /><br />STEVE - What about the guard? He's DEFINATELY bound to get suspicious.
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - I'll keep him busy. He and I are pals anyway.
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<br /><br />MARK - Okay, but once we get the Towelhead inside the Boiler Room, what are we supposed to do with him?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Use whatever force and means neccessary to get him to place the pipe bomb underneath the big boiler. Believe me, you can't miss it.
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<br /><br />MARK - What about our DNA being on the bomb parts when its found in some form?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Well, if you're as smart as I think you are, you'll pre-assemble the bomb BEFORE arriving at school. This way, the steam will dust off any old DNA like a baseball umpire dusting off home plate during a ballgame.
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<br /><br />STEVE - And the Towelhead's DNA?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Smiling) Will be all over it.
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<br /><br />MARK - So what do we do once he bends over and starts sliding the bomb under.
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Get the hell out of there like bats out of hell.
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<br /><br />ANDY - What about the Towelhead?
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<br /><br />STEVE - Yeah. He can name us if he's caught.
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH (Smiling) - Ahh but WHO in their right mind is gonna believe a fuckin' Towelhead standing next to a boiler with a pipe bomb WITH HIS DNA ALL OVER IT under the boiler in the Boiler Room? I don't know of anyone. Do you?
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<br /><br />MARK (Smiling & Devilishly Laughing) - I like THIS plan. This CAN work. Thanks Mr. H. When do you want us to do this?
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<br /><br />MR. HEDGEWORTH - Tomorrow if possible.
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<br /><br />MARK (Confident & Cocky) - Then tomorrow it is as tomorrow will be THE LAST time he will be parking his bomb next to my '57 beauty.
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<br /><br />SCENE THREE - Brad & Stacy's House
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<br /><br /><i>Brad Martin & Stacy McFadden are married now. As such, they are now obviously living together on a full time basis. <b>FYI ALERT</b> They decided to do so on a last second "spur-of-the-moment" thing once
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<br /><br />Stacy was able to convince the courts to let her have sole custody of the last memoir of Leo's legacy - that being his son Christopher since his natural mother Cassandra Whitmore is still serving time in the penal stockade at Fort Cedar for illegally obtaining a sample of Leo's DNA so she could have proof of Leo being Christopher's biological father. <b>END FYI ALERT</b>
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<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, Brad & Stacy are enjoying a nice lunch together before Brad heads back to the hotel where he expects to have a long night since there will be a gala event for a Presidential candidate at The Fon Du Lac later in the evening.</i>
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<br /><br />BRAD (Asking Stacy what she thinks of the candidate who's coming to town) - So what do you thing of the guy?
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<br /><br />STACY (Responding in what many so-called real life political "experts" might consider to be "realistic") - Does it really matter what *I* think of a particular candidate anymore? I mean seriously, all you need to have is enough money and you can just simply **BUY** your way into the White House. Holding an election has just merely become a constitutional formality these days.
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<br /><br />BRAD - You really don't believe that, do you?
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<br /><br />STACY - Do you really think your vote **ACTUALLY** counts Brad?? Earth to Brad....My sweetie - IT DOES NOT. There **USED** to be a time in which a person's vote **ACTUALLY** meant something. But not anymore. All that's needed nowadays to get into public office is M-O-N-E-Y and lots of it.
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<br /><br />BRAD - Well I'm still a firm believer that a person's vote still means something.
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<br /><br />STACY - Fine sweetie. You have your opinion and I have mine. Thankfully we live in a country where both of us are still entitled to each other's opinion. But honey, sooner or later, you're going to realize that your opinion is a figment of your imagination and that reality dictactes what I've said and believed all along for the last several years.
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<br /><br /><i>Just then, a political ad for the presidential hopeful appears on TV</i>
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<br /><br />PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN TV AD (In a quoted statement from a previously recorded speech) - <b><i>I will bring about CHANGE and restore HONESTY & DIGNITY to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.</b></i>
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<br /><br />STACY (Responding to the quote) - Didn't the last presidential candidate who **BOUGHT** his way into 1600 Pennsylvania say something similar to that? Hmm...Lookie what he did. He turned the world's tallest buildings into a great big pile of rubble and has thus far been linked to more deaths than **ADOLPH HITLER** - And HE was nothing more than **A CRAZED LUNATIC** who should **NEVER** have been elected into power in the first place. And THE SCARY part is THAT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!!! I'm just barely scratching the tip of the iceberg of some of the things that's happened since our current President first took office.
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<br /><br />BRAD (Noticing Stacy's obvious cynicism & criticism) - You're so cynical & critical of politicians these days. You've gotta learn to give 'em a break and pat 'em on the back for the good things they HAVE done Stace.
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<br /><br />STACY - Brad, you would be too if *YOU* had a loved one who was repeatedly being sent into a war we have **NO BUSINESS** being in in the first place. Sorry sweetie, but while I respect your opinion and love you because you at least have one, I can't possibly agree with it. Nor can I possibly expect you to agree with mine unless you've actually lived in my shoes the last several years.
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<br /><br />BRAD - But sweetie you know I've right at your side the whole time and certainly since Leo's death.
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<br /><br />STACY - But it's NOT the same thing. (Now fumbling for a way to explain the point she trying to make to Brad, but is at a loss for words) It's too complicated to explain to you in a way you could possibly understand. So you're just gonna have to trust me on this on Brad. It's NOT the same thing.
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<br /><br />BRAD (Wanting to just simply agree to disagree and not push the matter any further) - Alright. It's quite clear that when it comes to this subject, we obviously have two very different opinions and that is just simply not going to change. So how about we call a truce and just simply agree to disagree.
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<br /><br />STACY (With a smile) - Now THAT, my dearest loved one, I will MOST CERTAINLY agree to.
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<br /><br /><i>Stacy & Brad begin to hug one another, but just then Brad notices his watch and realizes he has to leave and get back to the hotel</i>
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<br /><br />BRAD - Whoa! I'd better get the fuck outta here and get back to the hotel before Michelle decides to have my head served up on a platter for being late. See you later?
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<br /><br /><i>Brad & Stacy manage to get in a quickie kiss just as Brad heads out the door</i>
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<br /><br />STACY (As she sighs, shrugs her shoulders and lets her knees buckle down to the sofa) - Yeah. Laters.
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<br /><br /><i>As the scene ends, Stacy's own two year old daughter can be heard crying in the background as she awakens from her nap while Stacy picks up the remote control for the TV and starts channel surfing</i>
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<br /><br />SCENE FOUR - Cedarville PD Crime Lab - CSI Adam Romano's Workstation
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<br /><br /><i>Adam Romano is a CSI for the Cedarville PD Crime Lab. As we pick up the scene now, Adam, a graduate of the Cedarville University School Of Criminal Justice and old acquaintance and flame of Natalie Pittman during his college days, is busy at work when Natalie walks in</i>
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<br /><br /><b><i>FYI ALERT</b></i> Another reason why Adam & Natalie were forced to break things off between the two of them is the fact that Adam is now legally considered to be an adult while Natalie is still legally considered to be a minor under State Law <u>EVEN THOUGH</u> she's a Senior in college. <b>END FYI ALERT</b></i>
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<br /><br />NATALIE (With a smile) - Hey there
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<br /><br />ADAM (Returning the smile with one of his own) - Wow. Don't you look gorgeous. Long time no see babe.
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Blushing, but trying to be modest - however not succeeding) - You know I *ALWAYS* look gorgeous.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Admitting that he knows she's right and being somewhat macho about it as he walks over to her to give her a hug) - Well yeah, but still...
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<br /><br /><i>Natalie & Adam exchange hugs</i>
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<br /><br />ADAM (Continuing) - So what's up? What brings you by here?
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Personal project.
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<br /><br />ADAM - Ohh...Well...What can I do to help?
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Well you know I was born in well....you know....a lab, right?
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<br /><br />ADAM (Recalling her mentioning it to her) - Well yeah. I remember you mentioning it quite a few times.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Well now I've reached the decision that now is just as good of a time as any to at least start the search for my parents.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Perplexed) - What do you mean?
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Looking at Adam with a "RENT-A-CLUE" expression on her face) - Well you know. The two people who...umm.... decided it was best to "donate" me to modern medicine & science as if I were just some "thing" rather than a real person with emotions and feelings when the sperm & eggs were mixed together.
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<br /><br />ADAM - Ahh...I follow now. But are you sure that's such a hot idea? I mean, suppose they don't want to see you.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - That's the chance I'll have to take. But I'd like to AT LEAST be able to have the chance to get to know them or AT LEAST get the chance to MEET them.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Trying to be realistic) - Nat, they may not wanna see you. Worse yet, they themselves may not want that.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - I know. That's what the Genealogist told me.
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<br /><br />ADAM - You working with one.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Yeah. She's looking up my family tree as I speak.
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<br /><br />ADAM - Cool. So what do you need me for?
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Well you've got access to all kinds of information about them, right?
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<br /><br />ADAM - Eh...If they're in the system, yeah.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Well don't you have access to...like...information for...like....motor vehicles, right?
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<br /><br />ADAM - Well yeah. I have access to the Motor Vehicle database.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Well you could pull it from there, couldn't you?
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<br /><br />ADAM - It's possible. But Nat, if a person doesn't want to be found or doesn't want anyone that they're alive, there's lots of ways to achieve that and do so legally.
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Sighing) - What if we were able to come up with names?
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<br /><br />ADAM - That'd help, but if it's a common name like JOHN SMITH, that's too common as there's THOUSANDS of people out there with that name.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Ahh...But only one that's in the family line.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Almost laughing) - It'd have to be one very lucky needle in one helluva haystack Nat.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Who knows? Stranger things have been known to happen.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Sighing) - Okay. You get me some names and anything else that you and your Genealogist friend believe might be helpful and I'll see what I can do.
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Smiling, knowing that she's got his support) - Great.
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<br /><br />ADAM (In his now-usual typical CSI fashion) - I can't promise you any results Nat.
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Just promise me you'll try. Okay?
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<br /><br />ADAM - For you? Yeah?
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<br /><br />NATALIE - Thanks again sweetie.
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<br /><br />ADAM (Smiling) - Yeah.
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<br /><br /><i>Natalie starts to leave</i>
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<br /><br />ADAM (Verbally Catching Natalie as she leaves & smiling rather fondly) - Hey...
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<br /><br />NATALIE (As she turns around) - Yeah?
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<br /><br />ADAM (Smiling) - Great seeing ya again. Talk to ya later.
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<br /><br />NATALIE (Smiling rather fondly in return) - Likewise. Well...Thanks again. Talk to ya later.
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<br /><br /><i>Natalie walks out as Adam looks on as the scene comes to an end</i>
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<br /><br />SCENE FIVE - The FonDuLac Hotel - Grand Ballroom
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<br /><br /><i>Owner & now Hotel Diva Michelle Monroe is busily preparing the Grand Ballroom for the HUGE reception for Presidential candidate Congressman Gary Wheatley who is a very close personal friend of hers even though he has refused her many campaign monetary contribution offers.
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<br /><br />As we pick up the scene now, she is frantically directing staff to do various tasks as she runs around looking as though she were a chicken with her head cut off and as she pulls her hair out wondering where "Mr. No Problem in a situation like this" Brad Martin is</i>
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Out of frustration & looking at her watch) - UGH!! I'm gonna KILL him!!
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<br /><br /><i>Just then, Brad enters the room, but quickly sees that facing Michelle is going to be THE LAST thing he's gonna wanna do, but it won't matter now as she sees him</i>
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (To Brad as she storms up to him) - WHERE HAVE YOU FUCKIN' BEEN?? Do you realize I've been running around like a chicken with her head cut off trying to get this place in order for the reception tonight?
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<br /><br />BRAD - I was having lunch with Stacy. Remember? I knew I wasn't gonna be able to have dinner with her due to the reception, so we chose to have lunch instead. I thought we talked about all this.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE - Well I wasn't neccessarily counting on staying over there as long as you did.
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<br /><br />BRAD (Sarcastically & feeling somewhat underappreciated for all the work he DOES do at the hotel) - Sorry. Maybe next time I'll stay shorter or better yet, skip having lunch with my wife altogether just so I can be here to serve your Royal Highness when you decide to play host to such big events.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Just wanting to end the confrontation) - Just get the registratation area set up, please...
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<br /><br />BRAD - Alright.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE - Thank you.
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<br /><br /><i>Brad heads over to the area marked REGISTRATION and starts coordinating things over there. Meanwhile, Michelle returns to her traffic directing when Rob enters with Congressman Wheatley, who is getting the grand tour of the hotel</i>
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<br /><br />ROB - Michelle my dear love, may I present to you old friend CONGRESSMAN Gary Wheatley.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Charmed) - Congressman
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<br /><br />CONGRESSMAN WHEATLEY - YOU Michelle can call me Gary.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Still charmed) - Okay GARY
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<br /><br />CONGRESSMAN WHEATLEY (Giving his personal review of the hotel as the two of them sit at one of the many tables in the room) - I cannot believe that YOU built this FANTASTIC & EXQUISITE hotel. I would've figured it would be something your father would have a hand in.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Flattered) - Aww...Thanks. But as I'm sure Rob has probably told you by now, Daddy had nothing to do with it. It was all my own idea.
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<br /><br />CONGRESSMAN WHEATLEY (Admiring Michelle's work) - And a GREAT one at that. The stuff you have proven that CAN be done if you apply yourself is truly amazing. A sight to behold.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Smiling) - Well it's a sight that I hope will be here for many generations to come.
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<br /><br />CONGRESSMAN WHEATLEY - As do I. (Now looking at his watch) - Well, now that I've had the grand tour, I'd better get back upstairs and finish preparing for the reception tonight. Nice seeing ya.
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<br /><br />MICHELLE (Smiling as Congressman wheatley gets up) - Likewise. (Just before Congressman Wheatley exits the room) - Ohh hey!! One more thing. KNOCK 'EM DEAD!!
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<br /><br /><i>Congressman Wheatley sticks his thumb up in a cheerful fashion as Michelle smiles & looks on as the scene draws to a close</i>
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<br /><br />SCENE SIX - Mark's House
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<br /><br /><i>It is now after school hours and the boys have agreed to meet at Mark's house to plan out their devious plot since his parents are both out of town on business for their respective employers and the person in charge of looking after him in their absence, who BTW is their neighbor, is busy at work herself. As we pick up the scene now, Mark & his two cohorts are in the family garage gathering stuff they think they can use. They're also discussing other things.</i>
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<br /><br />ANDY - And what if we get caught?
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<br /><br />MARK - Trust me, if we do what Mr. H. said to do, we ain't gonna get caught. There's NO WAY that's gonna happen. There'll be too much confusion and chaos.
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<br /><br />STEVE - He's right man. We ain't got any worries in the world man.
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<br /><br />ANDY - I'm just think about the WHAT IF..... You know?
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<br /><br />MARK - Dude....Stop being such a wuss. Now let's see what else we can use here.
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<br /><br /><i>The three spot a bunch of miniature PVC pipes in a box</i>
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<br /><br />STEVE (Admiring the number of pipes in the box) - WHOA!! We could make use of these. Think you can use your knowledge of science to make a bomb with these Andy?
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<br /><br />ANDY (Looking into the box himself) - FUCK YEAH!!! And I wouldn't even have to cut them down to size either. They're PERFECT.
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<br /><br />MARK - Then let's get right to work.
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<br /><br /><i>The three try to look for other things in the garage they can use, but are unsuccessful. They then try the basement, but have no luck. Next they check out the stuff at Steve's house. Steve's dad is an electrician.
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<br /><br />They grab stuff to make a timer and other electrical things. Next they move on to Andy's house. Andy's mom is an explosives expert who, ironically, owns a demolition company whose biggest client just happens to be - <b>AL FAHEED CONSTRUCTION INC.</b>. As we pick up the scene again, Mark & Steve notice the Rolodex on the desk of Andy's mother and are curiously thumbing through it.</i>
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<br /><br />STEVE (Pulling out Khalil Al Faheed's business card from the Rolodex) - Well....Well....Well. What do we have here? A TRAITOR!!
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<br /><br />ANDY (Trying to downplay it as just being part of his mother's business) - It's just my mom's business.
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<br /><br />MARK - Well obviously. YOUR MOTHER FUNDS & PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TERRORISTS. Wake up & smell the coffee man.....
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<br /><br />ANDY - My mom does her own thing. So does my dad.
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<br /><br />STEVE - So what does HE think about all this?
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<br /><br />ANDY - He's a Wall Street dude. He's too fuckin' busy traveling all over the whole damned world strikin' multi-zillion dollar deals as he kisses the ass of his fuckin' boss. He could give a shit about me & mom. We could fall off the face of the Earth and he wouldn't notice it.
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<br /><br />MARK - Don't tell me he travels to the Middle East.
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<br /><br />ANDY - Naah. That much I can tell you. He mainly travels to Europe, but on occasion he'll also travel to the Far East.
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<br /><br />STEVE - Well we better check to see what we can find here and get the fuck out before his mom comes home.
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<br /><br />MARK - Yeah you're right. We'd better get started. (Now admiring all the tools of the explosives trade & deviously grinning from ear-to-ear) - That Towelhead has NO idea what he's in for or what's in store for him.
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<br /><br />* The plot by Mark, Andy, Steve & Mr. Hedgeworth enters its next phase
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<br /><br />* Natalie gets news about her parents, but it's NOT what she expected.
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<br /><br /><b>**All This AND MORE On The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM**</b>
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<br /><br /><b>**CUE STANDARD ATS CLOSE**</b>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-5597470088771578042008-05-05T19:22:00.002-06:002009-05-06T19:05:25.309-06:00The Story Of Debbie StevensDebbie, as you may have gathered by now, is hardly a sweet little angel. In fact, as you're about to see, even her own mother never thought very highly of her when she was alive. But unlike Cassandra Whitmore (And despite what her now-dead mother might've thought of her), Debbie has morals.<br /><br />Debbie's problems however are the bloodlines that she and her mother share and HER JUDGEMENT. She's not very good at thinking BEFORE she acts or takes action and, as we've all witnessed so far, she's also one to not let go of grudges so easily. As such, she has a tendency to want to inflict as much pain on her intended victim as possible. Problem with that is, as you're about to see, her pain-inflicting actions can also sometimes have unintended consequences (Such as hurting other people IN ADDITION to her intended victim).<br /><br />Her mother was a street hooker whose specialty was standing on street corners turning tricks (When she managed to avoid getting busted for prostitution that is). As such, her "profession" of choice eventually caught up with her as one night, she was murdered by one of her many johns who decided he was going to use her as his personal sex slave. When he was done, he dumped her body in a nearby dumpster where she was later found. David & Marcie worked the case, found the perpetrator who committed the crime, and managed to get him locked up where he still remains today.<br /><br />Her problem with her judgement (Or should we say LACK OF GOOD judgement) has more often than not landed her in trouble with quite a few people EVEN THOUGH she maintains a large group of friends (Many of whom either know of or have been caught in the cross-hairs of some of her actions).<br /><br />With that out of the way, we bring you [b]The Story Of Debbie Stevens[/b] & her involvement in the sordid story of Leo & his womanizing behavior. We start with [b]Episode 58 Scene One[/b] as Debbie meets Mark & his photographer at The FonDuLac Restaurant.<br /><br />[i]My, you sure got here in a hurry[/i], Debbie says, admiring Mark's timing.<br /><br />[i]You know me. I don't like to miss a good story[/i], Mark replied. [i]So my darling, what's the scoop on Leo?[/i], he asked.<br /><br />[i]Not so fast. First some business, if you know I mean[/i], Debbie exclaims, expecting payment for the story.<br /><br />Mark chuckles. Debbie chuckles back with her hand out expecting money to be put in it.<br /><br />[i]How 'bout you tell me what the scoop is and I'll determine how much its worth?[/i], Mark offers, chuckling at first<br /><br />[i]How 'bout we do half and half?[/i], Debbie counteroffers.<br /><br />[i]How 'bout the meter is ticking as we speak[/i], Mark puts it bluntly<br /><br />[i]Well, since you put it THAT way...[/i]<br /><br />Debbie gives Mark a little teaser. When he feels he has enough, he asks Debbie to stop and tells the photographer to start rolling. With that, the interview begins and Debbie spills the guts of her love life for all of Cedarville to see and hear.<br /><br />After the interview, the three have appetizers and then part ways. Debbie goes back to the meeting to attend the reception while Mark & the photographer head back to the station. While en route back, Mark is thinking he may just have the bombshell of the year.<br /><br />Getting back to Debbie, she arrives at the reception, but not long after that, she has yet another "visit" from her mother, who has been dead for years after her body was found in a dumpster after one of her many "happy customers" got through using her as his sex slave (One of the many cases which David & Marcie worked and solved). This took place in [b]Episode 58 Scene Four[/b]<br /><br />[b][i]My oh my oh my. Like mother like daughter I see[/b][/i], says the ghostly spirit of Margaret, Debbie's dead mother.<br /><br />[i]Wha...Who's there?[/i], Debbie asks, thinking she heard a voice.<br /><br />[b][i]Why it's your mother[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />[i]Nnnn....No. My mother's dead. I'm hearing things.[/i], Debbie responds<br /><br />[b][i]I'm right here. You can't escape me[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />[i]That's just a facsimilie replication of mother's voice. It isn't the real thing[/i], Debbie tells herself reptitively as she pours herself a cup of punch.<br /><br />[b][i]I'm not a facsimilie replication sweetie. I'm in your every waking thought and dream. You know that[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />[i]No you're not. I don't know who you are, but this isn't funny. Just go away[/i], Debbie says as she gathers a small plateful of munchies, which are part of the self-serve ala carte food area of the reception.<br /><br />[b][i]Stop trying to deny who you are sweetie. You may be able to fool your so-called "friends", but you can't fool me. Remember, I'm your mother. I'm in your every waking thought and dream.[/b][/i]Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />[i]So GET OUT of my thoughts and dreams then[/i], Debbie responds<br /><br />[b][i]So you couldn't hack it on the street, eh? You just HAD to join the military[/b][/i] Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />Debbie doesn't respond.<br /><br />[b][i]So tell me, How's the fuck? Is the fuck any better with the military boys as opposed to the average john I fucked around with? You know, I hear many of these bases have streets on them. Have you tried hanging out on one of THOSE street corners while turning tricks?[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit asks.<br /><br />[i]I'm NOT like you mother. NEVER have been. NEVER will be.[/i]<br /><br />[b][i]NEVER say never sweetie. Bloodlines ALWAYS have their ways of BITING YOU IN THE ASS[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit says.<br /><br />[i]Yep, you oughta know. That's how come I've alive and you're dead. I'm not a FUCKIN' whore like you and grandma were[/i], Debbie sarcastically retorts.<br /><br />[b][i]Don't you EVER talk about your grandmother like that. I'm here to defend myself so I can take it. But I don't EVER want to hear you talk that way about your grandmother. ONCE a slut ALWAYS a slut sweetie. Your grandmother was one, I was one, and YOU, my darling, are merely next in line. It's just a matter of time before those raging hormones of yours explode[/b][/i] Margaret's ghostly spirit adamantly responds.<br /><br />[i]NOT if I can keep from it or have any say in the matter. Listen just do me a favor and GO AWAY[/i], Debbie says, now in frustration as she begins to hear people walking into the reception hall.<br /><br />[b][i]I told you, I can't. I'm your mother. I'm in your every waking thought and dream. I can't leave them because I know you're always thinking about me - Especially now that you're showing your true colors of being the slut I've always thought you were. You've got the talent to turn tricks if you really wanted to do it. You don't think I've seen you in that mess hall in Afghanistan? How 'bout that one in Iraq? THINK AGAIN SWEETIE. You had them boys just BEGGING you let them squeeze those giant boobs of yours. You know, the ones your now-thankfully dead husband gave you? Why even I was getting horny. In fact, I seemingly recall three or four of those boys wanting to breed you gangbang-style and use you whenever they needed to "fulfill the need" and/or to make babies with you. Basically, they only wanted you for your giant boobs, your ass and that tight sweet pot of honey you have between your legs. In other words, they wanted you to be their bitch while they got their jollies off. (Chuckle) Yeah, you're a true slut alright. A chip off the ol' block[/b][/i], Margaret's ghostly spirit says, chucking and smiling as she recalls some of the memories.<br /><br />[i]JUST GO AWAY MOTHER!!!!![/i], Debbie screams in frustration, slamming her food and drink down on the floor as she does so.<br /><br />Just then, Stacy walks in and sees Debbie in her anguish<br /><br />[i]Debbie...Are you alright?[/i], Stacy asks with a stunned, yet puzzled look on her face and noticing that Debbie looks like she'd just seen a ghost.<br /><br />[i]Yeah. Let's have the reception and get the fuck out of here[/i], Debbie responds as she tries to collect herself from the out-of-mind, out-of-life, out-of-body experience she just endured.<br /><br />Later on in Scene Six, Stacy tried to press Debbie on the matter....<br /><br />[i]Who were you talking to?[/i], Stacy asked<br /><br />[i]Nobody[/i], Debbie responds.<br /><br />[i]Didn't sound like much of a 'nobody' to me[/i], Stacy countered. [i]Doesn't look like it either[/i], she continued.<br /><br />[i]You wouldn't know[/i], Debbie countered.<br /><br />[i]Try me[/i], Stacy challenges<br /><br />[i]Just this guy I've been dating[/i], Debbie makes up in an effort to end the conversation.<br /><br />[i]I see[/i], Stacy responds, thinking she's just been fed a bunch of BS [i]I didn't know there were any guys who go by the name of 'mother'[/i], she continues<br /><br />[i]Huh?[/i], Debbie questions, wondering what Stacy is even talking about.<br /><br />[i]When I walked in here, you were referring to your mother as you slammed your food and drink on the floor and you said something to the effect of "go away"[/i], Stacy responds [i]Care to go into it?[/i], she continued<br /><br />[i]Not particularly[/i], Debbie said [i]And I would prefer that you not blab it all over the place either[/i], she continued<br /><br />[i]Okay, but I don't understand....[/i], Stacy responds<br /><br />[i]Look, I know you're trying to be helpful and just trying to be a friend and all, but as far as I'm concerned, I don't have a mother. I never did have anyone to call 'mother' and I never will have anyone to call 'mother'[/i], Debbie exclaims<br /><br />[i]But Deb, EVERYONE has a mother and they love us very much[/i], Stacy said<br /><br />[i]Not mine. If you ask me, they should've left her in that dumpster she was found in. That was the PERFECT place for her.[/i], Debbie retorts [i]Look Stace, I know you're just trying to be a friend, but beyond this place and the things about me which I've already brought up in our meetings, you don't know JACK SHIT about me. So let's just DROP the subject while we ARE still friends.[/i], Debbie says, insisting on ending the conversation<br /><br />[i]Okay sure[/i], Stacy says [i]Look, I'm sorry. I just got a little too pushy and obviously stuck my nose where it didn't belong. I'm sorry[/i], Stacy apologetically says<br /><br />[i]It's okay[/i], Debbie says [i]Having a whore who spent more time standing on street corners turning tricks than she did being a real mother to me isn't something I'm exactly proud of[/i], she continued<br /><br />[i]I understand[/i], Stacy said<br /><br />[i]No Stace, I don't think you do. At least not in full anyway.[/i], Debbie responds [i]Listen...About not telling anybody, I'm serious. I don't want anybody else to know. this is to be just between you and me. Our little secret. Okay?[/i], Debbie says as she asks for Stacy's respect in the matter.<br /><br />[i]Alright, I'll respect your wishes. Besides, I think the LAST thing we need to do is to give our resident gossip columnist Maxine Greenwald something to blog about if you know what I mean.[/i] Stacy sarcastically, yet humorously responds.<br /><br />[i]Heh yeah so VERY true....As if she doesn't have enough to blab about as it is.[/i], Debbie says<br /><br />Debbie & Stacy giggle & laugh at the notion of that as the scene ends.<br /><br />Meanwhile, back at the Channel 7 studios, the newscast is just about to begin. During the newscast, Michelle arrives at her newly-purchased condo which she and fiancee Rob now call home after a long hard day at work running the hotel. She flips the TV on to watch the news. She normally watches Channel 7 even though she knows their tablodish-style approach of presenting the news almost always drives Rob NUTS (He hates tabloid news). As she goes about the business of doing her thing, which is normally taking off her shoes, grabbing a drink (Usually a glass of wine), and preparing to unwind, the story of Debbie's interview is coming on.<br /><br />During the report, Rob arrives at home himself and goes to join his wife-to-be. He spots her in the Entertainment Room with her eyes glued to the TV. He calls out to Michelle, who tells him that he should come see what she's watching. Rob does so. His first reaction is the Channel 7 logo at the bottom of the screen and tells her to look at the source and that only Channel 7 would stoop to such a low level to get a story for their newscast.<br /><br />Just then, the report goes into Debbie's admitting she had an affair with Leo. Rob & Michelle had met Debbie before when all the military families had a big support convention in Cedarville, but they had NO idea that she had ANY connection TO LEO. With that, Rob suddenly picks up the phone. Michelle asks who he's calling. She tells her he's calling Brad. Brad picks up the phone on his end. Rob asks what channel they were watching for the news. Brad said they were watching their usual source for news, which is none other than Channel 4, the station that Stephanie Blanton works for. Rob tells him to flip it to Channel 7. Brad asks why. Rob tells him to just do it and quickly because the report was about to come to an end. He does so, though he still wants to know what's going on.<br /><br />No sooner does he ask that question, Channel 7 broadcasts a teaser as to what they plan to air during their 10:00 PM newscast. Brad is shocked at what he sees as are Rob & Michelle. Brad then asks Rob if they recorded the report. Rob relays the question to Michelle, who says no. Brad relays her answer to Brad, who acknowledges and tells them to get over to their house so they can figure out how to break the news to Stacy. Rob says that he and Michelle are on their way and hangs up the phone. Brad hangs up the phone on his end.<br /><br />While Rob & Michelle are en route to the house, Brad calls Stephanie and asks her if she knew anything about the Channel 7 broadcast. She said she heard something about it, but the info. she had was either second or third hand since she was on the air herself on Channel 4, though she did note the pickup of buzz in the newsroom that apparently came as a result of the report. Brad asked Stephanie if there was ANY way she could get the video of the broadcast that's supposed to go on the air at 10:00 PM. She said it was highly unlikely at this point as that would mean either taking or destroying all the backup copies of the video as well. And even then, doing so would be at the risk of getting caught and hauled off to jail. But she said she'd pull a few strings and call in a few favors and see what she could do to help as she knows that if ANY part of what she'd been hearing on the matter through the grapevine that's the Channel 4 newsroom so far is true, Stacy would surely be devastated.<br /><br />With that assurance from Stephanie, Brad hung up the phone. His next call was to Greg. He said he saw it and was shocked by the revelation. Brad told him to head on over and said that Michelle, Rob & Stephanie were also on the way over. Greg asked if Stacy was going to be there, but Brad said no, figuring that Stacy might wanna spend some time with Trish Martin, who had her own woes with the trial of those who attacked her going on. He also said that Stephanie was gonna do what she could to pull some strings over at Channel 7 so she could get an advance copy of the video of what they plan to feature during the 10:00 PM newscast. Greg said he was on his way over and hung up. Now he just had to hope and pray Stacy chose to stop by Trish and Michael's place for a bit before coming home as that would give him at least SOME time for he and everyone else to figure out how they were gonna break the news to Stacy - IF they can even get up the gumption to do it.<br /><br />No sooner had he got off the phone with Greg, the doorbell rang. It was Rob & Michelle. Brad of course let them in. Eventually everyone showed up. Stephanie got the advance copy she wanted, but not before calling Mark Girardeau on the carpet as well as a few choice names and blackmailing a producer by threatening to go public with some "dirt" she "dug up" on him (She also made the same threat against Mark even though the dirt against either of them never truly existed). Greg was the last one to show up.<br /><br />Suffice to say, the group watched the video (Which turned out to be the rest of the interview just as Mark told Stephanie) and they were even more shocked at the revelation.<br /><br />[i]Well at least she came clean[/i], Greg said<br /><br />The rest of the group didn't agree.<br /><br />[i]I wonder just how many more skeletons she's hiding in her closet that she doesn't want anyone to know about[/i], Stephanie curiously says<br /><br />[i]Well Steph...You're the one with the resources[/i], Michelle says [i]Put your investigative talents to work and do some digging of your own. That's what you're good at.[/i], Michelle continued. [i]Who knows, you might even show that Mark Girardeaux a thing or two - As if you haven't already.[/i], she adds.<br /><br />Stephanie smiles at the idea of that.<br /><br />[i]Well that all fine great and dandy, but in the meantime, what the fuck do we do about this video?[/i], Brad asks<br /><br />[i]I say we don't tell her[/i], Rob responds<br /><br />[i]Ohh come on man. THIS VIDEO IS GOING TO BE ON THE 10:00 PM NEWS TONIGHT.[/i], Brad exclaims<br /><br />[i]Heh - A newscast on a station which, BY YOUR OWN ADMISSION Brad, Stacy can't even stand MUCH LESS will care about watching.[/i]Rob responds in a near chuckle at the beginning and in a manner that doesn't tell him anything new.<br /><br />[i]Well I for one am not about to sit idly by and watch my sister's plate get any fuller that what it already is. She just got through dealing with what's-her-name who wanted to get her hands into Leo's estate. THE LAST thing she needs at this point is THIS. Not when Trish could all the Rocks of Gibraltar she can get right now.[/i], Greg said.<br /><br />[i]Well fine. I say we tell her. If Trish needs a female Rock of Gibraltar, that's what Marcie is there for. If there's ONE thing Stacy DOES NOT need to do is get caught up in, that would be someone else's problems.[/i], Brad responds.<br /><br />[i]But Brad, don't you see, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE NEEDS. She needs some involvement in things which don't include her, yet things in which she can still be of some help.[/i], Greg responds<br /><br />[i]Steph, you've been pretty quiet on this. Care to add anything?[/i], Brad asks<br /><br />[i]Not particularly[/i], Stephanie says [i]Because I know either way, this is going to DEVASTATE her.[/i], she continues <br /><br />[i]Look folks, the simple fact of the matter is this - WE NEED TO REACH A DECISION HERE. Are we going to tell her about this video or not?[/i], Michelle responds, breaking in, trying to end the debate on the issue. [i]I personally don't care either way[/i], she continues.<br /><br />[i]I say no, mainly for many of the same reasons Greg pointed out[/i], Rob responds.<br /><br />Michelle whips out a notepad.<br /><br />[i]Fine. I'll put you down as a "no"[/i], Michelle says to Rob as she begins the task of keeping count of the votes.<br /><br />[i]Greg?[/i], Michelle calls out.<br /><br />[i]No.[/i], Greg responds<br /><br />[i]Brad?[/i], Michelle calls out as she marks down Greg's "no" vote.<br /><br />[i]ABSOLUTELY YES![/i], Brad emphatically responds.<br /><br />Michelle marks down Brad's vote.<br /><br />[i]Steph?[/i], Michelle calls out.<br /><br />[i]I may as well vote "no" too because I know that either way, Stacy's going to be devastated when she sees this.[/i], Stephanie says.<br /><br />Michelle records Stephanie's "no" vote on her notepad.<br /><br />[i]Well guys, three "no" votes to one "yes" vote.[/i], Michelle says [i]Looks like the "no's" have it. I just hope we can live with ourselves[/i], she continues<br /><br />[i]You know you CAN lock the vote with your own[/i], Greg responds.<br /><br />[i]I know I can.[/i], Michelle says [i]But to be honest, I'm split right down the middle on this. Half of me says tell her while the other half of me says *don't* tell her.[/i], she continues [i]So given that, I'll just go with the majority - And hope & pray this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass.[/i], she adds.<br /><br />[b]MORE LATER....[/b]Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-51887306252165958972007-05-05T14:05:00.002-06:002009-05-06T19:05:25.330-06:00Brad/Stacy/Leo/Cassandra/Debbie StorylineProducer's Note: This is the first - And hopefully last - storyline update.<br />Whenever these updates occur, they will be a synopsis of storylines in<br />an effort to bring the number of episodes current with real time.<br />In addition, they will also bring each of the storylines current as well.<br />Think of them as a filling in of the gaps as it were. This update<br />will go back to October 2004 and will cover the following three years to<br />the present.<br /><br />That said though, it is my goal to see to it that the updates are few and far between in lieu of<br />actual episodes. As such, updates will only be used whenever there<br />has been no episode posted within 3 weeks of the date of the previous episode.<br />This will also help the bringing about of new ideas and plot twists, etc.<br />in a more timely manner and keep from taking up several episodes just for<br />one day in real time. The update will be posted after the episode<br />in the works is posted. If in the event no episode is in the works,<br />an update will be posted in lieu of an actual episode in order to keep<br />things fresh while an episode is being prepared.<br /><br />Updates will also be used during times in which I will have to take a leave of absence from writing<br />the show for an extended period of time. They will be posted either before or after the absence at my discretion.<br /><br />One final footnote, there are references to episodes which don't actually exist. That is because<br />I have no desire to create episodes for what should've been old storylines by now. However, these references are only done for the exceprting of specific scenes.<br /><br />With all that out of the way, here's the update on the Brad Martin/Stacy McFadden/Leo McFadden storyline you've all been waiting for.....<br /><br />2004<br /><br />As already posted in an early episode, Leo gets his deployment orders. In late November, he actually lands in Iraq. Shortly upon arrival, he picks up with his Johnny<br />Appleseed-like ways when he's not on patrol rescuing people. Meanwhile<br />back in Cedarville, Stacy lets Leo sweet talk her into believing that she<br />is his one and only even though he knows nothing could be further from<br />the truth. Meanwhile, with Leo gone, Stacy rekindles her flame with<br />Brad, which has been kind of an off and on thing.<br /><br />During his deployment, Cassandra Whitmore makes her prescence known. In December, Leo was<br />kidnapped and ultimately killed. Three days after the killing, Stacy is told of Leo's death by military officers at her home. She is devasted by the news. After the officers leave, the phone rings. Stacy<br />answers it. Brad is on the other end. He senses Stacy received some bad news. He asks her what it was. After several minutes, he manages to get her to break down and tell him. Once she does,<br />he is taken aback by the news and asks her if it was true. She tells him that not only was it true, but the two officers from Fort Cedar who broke the news to her had just left some five minutes before he had called.<br /><br />He tells her he'll be over in a few minutes and immediately hangs up.<br /><br />As minutes turn to hours and hours turn to days, the rest of Cedarville (Except Jennifer Blanton,<br />who has her own issues to deal with) is told of the news of Leo's death. With Stacy in shock over the news, Trish tries to get her through Christmas by trying (albeit feebly) to get her involved with the annual Christmas Party for Cedarville's needy, which Michelle Monroe generously hosts every year at The FonDuLac Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. She tried this in an effort to get Stacy's mind off of Leo's death.<br /><br />Several days after everyone is told of Leo's death, Leo's body arrives at Fort Cedar. The Mayor<br />of Cedarville decides to give Leo a state funeral comparable to that of President John F. Kennedy (He's known to do this whenever someone from Fort Cedar or Cedarville is killed while serving in the Middle East). After the funeral, Stacy & the McFadden family have their own private burial service, after which Leo is put to rest in military fashion. This occured on New Year's Eve.<br /><br />2005<br /><br />2005 starts out with Stacy still coping with the loss of Leo. Meanwhile Brad has been dealing<br />with issues of his own. With Jennifer recovering from amnesia, David, Marcie & Stephanie are working with Jennifer to regaining her memory. Eventually it boils down to Brad being forced into the fray since it was Brad whom she saw last before her accident. After some persuading from Marcie & Stephanie, Brad reluictantly joins them. Brad & Jennifer first start out with some small talk, but then as time goes on and as her memory starts to return, Jennifer starts to piece everything together. Brad eventually catches on to this as he detects that Jennifer is trying to win him over again. The two eventually decide that it's best for both of them if they simply split up.<br /><br />Meanwhile, back to Stacy. By summer, Stacy eventually begins to come around and ultimately realizes that life must go on. To back this up, she becomes more involved in the support group which she had been a member of since shortly after the year began. However, her troubles are far from over as Cassandra Whitmore eventually hires an attorrney named Stanley A. Finch. A few days later, Cassandra is told that she has a case of possibly being able to collect from Leo's estate (Which Stacy is the legal trustee of) DESPITE the manner in which she managed to obtain a sample of his DNA (She stole it from a medical lab on base where she allegedly (albeit allegedly) Leo conceived a baby while on deployment duty in Iraq while Leo was stateside. That baby is none other than her son Christopher Whitmore, whom she proudly showed off during her visit to Stacy's house.<br /><br />Cassandra arrived in Cedarville shortly after receiving clearance to travel by her doctor in the wake of her giving birth just a few weeks earlier).<br /><br />A few days later, Stanley files papers with the civilian family courts, who then serve a copy to<br />Stacy. Understandably furious over the matter - And at the urgency of her half-brother Greg - She hires Mitchell Claymore to represent her in the matter. A few days after this, she comes face to face with Cassandra in a court of law for the first time. Here's an outtake from Episode 36 dated June 25, 2005....<br /><br /><br /><br />EPISODE 36 - SCENE FOUR - Cedarville District Court - Family Court Division<br /><br />Stacy & Cassandra have both arrived at the courthouse. With Stacy are Brad & Trish<br />as well as her attorney Mitchell Claymore and her half-brother Greg McFadden.<br />With Cassandra are her son Christopher and her attorney Stanley Finch.<br />Brad & Trish decide to find seats in the courtroom and the two attorneys<br />decide to meet with the judge in chambers before the hearing to discuss<br />some legal issues. This leaves the two of them alone. As we<br />pick up the scene now, the two of them are seen just looking at each other.<br />Cassandra looking like a mother who, as she once put it, just simply wants<br />what's right for Christopher while Stacy looking at Cassandra VERY<br />suspiciously with an eyes-down look as if she thinks Cassandra is little<br />more than a golddigger whom she can't wait to squash like a bug.<br />Beyond that, the tension between the two of them is so thick, you can easily<br />cut it with a dull knife.<br /><br />STACY (Finally breaking the silence between the two) - So you're the fuckin whore who's trying<br />to come after my ex-husband's estate, eh?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Defending herself from Stacy's accusations) - I only want what's best for my son - And Leo's.<br /><br />STACY (Still looking at Cassandra with the aforementioned eyes-down look) - Right. Do you really<br />expect me to believe that?<br /><br />CASSANDRA - I don't care what you believe.<br /><br />STACY (Now letting her fury against Cassandra show) - You're nothing more than a fuckin' golddigger.<br />And to think you brought your baby here? What kind of mother are you?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Showing just how much of a mother she is) - Please watch your language around my son.<br />If he were your son and you were in my shoes, you wouldn't want me foaming at the mouth in front of him, now would you?<br /><br />STACY (Now nose-to-nose and toe-to-toe with Cassandra with a "Go-To-Hell" look on her face) - Well<br />that's exactly why I didn't bring my daughter with me. She is THE ONLY child in which Leo is the father of.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Really? My I can see you are in for a rude awakening, aren't you?<br /><br />STACY (Wondering what Cassandra could be talking about) - Just what the fuck are you talking about? Not that you would probably know anyway....<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Wondering just how dumb & clueless Stacy really is) - Do you think I'm THE ONLY woman Leo has fucked? You don't even know the man you so proudly & courageously call your "husband"<br /><br />STACY - Well since you apparently know him so fuckin' well, suppose you educate me then.....<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Ohh that will be no problem at all.<br /><br />STACY (Sarcastic) - Yeah right. I'll believe that when pigs grow wings and fly.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Well they have grown wings and they are flying. You just don't see it yet.<br /><br />STACY (Still looking at Cassandra with the very same aforementioned eyes-down look, only more<br />cynical than ever) - No because what I see is nothing more than a fuckin' golddigger. A golddigger I will take great joy in squashing like a bug.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Once again I reiterate....Please watch your language around my son. If he were<br />your son and you were in my shoes, you wouldn't want me foaming at the mouth in front of him, now would you? If you can't do anything else, then please respect this very reasonable request.<br /><br />STACY (Referring to Christopher) - Alright. But I won't do it for you. I'll do it for your son. Why? I just feel sorry for him.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Why? You have a funny way of showing it.<br /><br />STACY - Because he has you for a mother. Fuckin' slut.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - You know, I've had just about enough of your foaming at the mouth. I think I'll<br />go find my seat in the courtroom.<br /><br />Cassandra points in the direction of the ladies restroom, which she passed en route to the courtroom<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Continuing as she points in the direction of the ladies restroom) - By the way....The<br />ladies restroom is that way. You may want to take the time to wash your mouth out - With soap - Before going into the courtroom yourself. You need it.<br /><br />Cassandra departs for the courtroom. As she does so, Stacy gives Cassandra the finger<br /><br />STACY (To herself as she's still holding up the finger) - I'll decide where I want to go, fuckin'<br />bitch. I don't need you telling me what to do or where to go.<br /><br /><br /><br />Meanwhile, the two attorneys tried to see the judge, but were turned away by his staff. Stanley<br />decides to present his issue in open court and instructs the staff to inform the judge to that affect. They do. Shortly after the hearing is started, the judge then asks to present his issue, which is a motion to allow the stolen DNA sample into evidence, stating that despite how it was obtained, it was crucial to get to the bottom of the issue as to<br />whether Leo is Christopher's father or not by saying that it might help. When asked how it was obtained, Stanley admitted it was through "questionable means".<br /><br />To no one's surprise, this drew an objection from Mitchell. He had known that Stanley wanted<br />to present something but not something like that. The judge directed both attorneys to his chambers. In chambers, the judge humored himself by having Stanley explain why he should allow it to be admitted into evidence, but all Stanley did was simply reiterate that it might help determine who Christopher's father really is. Mitchell wondered if<br />His Honor was seriously considering Stanley's "insane" motion. The judge said no. Back in open court, he told Stanley to obtain a sample of Leo's DNA through legal means. Stanley then requested permission<br />to exhume Leo's body in order to obtain the sample. Again, Mitchell vehemently objected and everyone - Especially Stacy - were shocked at the gall and audacity at Stanley for making such a request (Everyone including<br />Stacy thought Stanley was a shister of a lawyer or something). The judge however denied Stanley's request, stating that there are less extreme ways of getting a sample than that and ordered Stanley to get to work on it.<br /><br />After a few minutes more, the hearing was over and the courtroom emptied out. As Cassandra<br />was leaving with Christopher, Stacy just looked at her as if to express her sorrow for Christopher having Cassandra for "A poor pathetic excuse" of a mother (She even said those words too in Scene Seven of the above episode) as Episode 36 drew to a close.<br /><br />Stanley's next course of action took him to the military courts, where he filed papers to obtain<br />a DNA sample from Leo's personnel files. Naturally, Stacy was served with papers to this affect. Mitchell said that she didn't need to attend the hearing since he was her representative. She told Mitchell that she was going to be there regardless.<br /><br />Suffice to say, Stacy was. However Cassandra wasn't. This was because she was told by Stanley<br />that she didn't need to be there. As such, she remained confident that Stanley would get the evidence they needed and decided not to attend. This would prove to be significant as the reason why will be spelled out later.<br /><br />Anyhow, Stanley plead his case to the military courts. At each level, the request was refused,<br />citing everything ranging from privacy issues to the courts simply deciding not to hear the case at all when it appeared on their dockets. After exhausting all avenues in the military courts, Stanley obtained copies of the transcripts of his attempts to obtain the DNA sample via orders from the military courts and filed a motion with the same civilian court to have Leo McFadden's body exhumed for sole purpose of obtaining the DNA sample needed. A hearing on the matter was scheduled for the following week and Stacy was once again served with papers to this affect.<br /><br />The hearing went down like this in a scene from Episode 40 dated July 23, 2005.....<br /><br /><br /><br />EPISODE 40 - SCENE TWO - Cedarville District Court - Family Court Division - The Courtroom Of The Honorable Judge Charles B. Hackett III<br /><br />The hearing is about to get underway. Both Stacy & Cassandra seat themselves on their<br />respective sides of the courtroom next to their attorneys without saying a word to each other. As we pick up the scene now, court is about to be called to order.<br /><br />BAILIFF (Hollering in his usual declaratory announcing fashion) - All rise. This court is<br />now in session. The Honrable Judge Charles B. Hackett III presiding.<br /><br />Judge Hackett enters the courtroom and takes his seat behind the bench.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT (Getting down to business) - Be seated. Unless there's any objection, let the record reflect that all parties in this case are present and accounted for.<br /><br />The room is silent.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT (Continuing) - Hearing no objection, it is so ordered.<br /><br />Judge Hackett now turns to Stanley Finch<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT (Continuing & now addressing Stanley) - Mr. Finch, I am told you have been unable to obtain the DNA sample you have long requested via legitimate means and are renewing your motion to have the body of Mr. Leo McFadden exhumed for the sole purpose of obtaining that sample. Am I correct?<br /><br />STANLEY (Addressing the court & answering Judge Hackett's question) - Yes your honor. You are correct.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT - Do you realize what you are asking me to do?<br /><br />STANLEY - Yes your honor, but as you can see from the transcripts we've provided for your review,<br />we have essentially been left with no other alternative.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT (Now turning to Mitchell Claymore, who is Stacy's attorney) - I assume you object to this, Mr. Claymore?<br /><br />MITCHELL (Addressing the court & answering Judge Hackett's question) - Vehemently your<br />honor.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT - Alright. Let's hear your argument Mr. Claymore.<br /><br />MITCHELL - Well first and foremost your honor, the mere thought of exhuming the body of any<br />soldier is BLASPHEMY in and of itself. Secondly, I don't believe this court has the jurisdiction to order it exhumed. As such, if Mr. Finch really insists on pursuing this case, I would ask that the court surrender custody of this case to the military family court system, which is where it belongs in the first place. If they order Mr. McFadden's body exhumed, then I don't believe there's anything we can use to argue the matter with.<br /><br />Stacy looked up from her seated position at Mitchell began to wonder just whose side he was on<br /><br />STANLEY.(Before Judge Hackett can get a word in edgewise and before Mitchell can continue with his argument) - Your Honor, if I may interject here, we have prepared papers to be filed with the military family courts, however since the case was first filed here, we felt obligated to file here first before approaching the military courts with the matter.<br /><br />JUDGE HACKETT - Well, far be it for me to step on the toes of the military courts HOWEVER<br />before I just simply defer the matter to the military courts, let's take a recess while I do some consultation to see what my options are. As such, we will take a lunch break after which a decision will be made.<br /><br />With that, Judge Hackett declared the court in recess.<br /><br /><br /><br />In Scene Five of Episode 40, Judge Hackett determined that the best place for the case was<br />the military family court system and ordered that all transcripts and other materials be transferred to the military family courts. Stanley backed this up by filing papers with the military family courts requesting that Leo McFadden's body be exhumed. Not surprisingly, Stacy was served<br />with papers from the military family courts to address the matter. A hearing on the matter was scheduled for the following week.<br /><br />That hearing went down during Episode 46 dated September 3, 2005. At the hearing, Stanley<br />presented his motion to the judge in the courtroom. Mitchell once again objected, insisting there have to be less extreme ways of getting to the bottom of the matter. Stanley countered by demonstrating and outlining the number of ways in which he has attempted to obtain a sample<br />and the number of times he has been turned down in both the military & civilian courts. The judge then asked Mitchell why she shouldn't grant Stanley's motion. Mitchell argued that the mere thought of exhuming the body of a dead soldier is in and of itself blasphemic and immoral even if it's for the benefit of finding out if he's the father of some kid. After arguments were over and after a brief recess, the judge decided to rule in favor of the plaintiff by granting Stanley's motion and ordered Leo's body exhumed.<br /><br />Needless to say, Stacy was not happy, but Mitchell tried to put a positive spin on it by quickly pointing out how this could work out to their advantage by putting an end to the<br />question once & for all. Even with that, she still wasn't happy that it was ordered. Cassandra was not at the hearing, but was overjoyed when Stanley phoned her with the good news. He also pointed out that it would take a few days for the body to be exhumed, obtain the DNA sample<br />and for it to be examined but in the meantime, she needed to submit a sample of Christopher's blood so that it could be compared to Leo's DNA.<br /><br />She immediately brought Christopher into Memorial to have the sample taken. The sample was then transferred to the hospital in charge of examining Leo's DNA. The doctors completed their report and forwarded a copy of it to the courts 72 hours later. A week after that, a hearing<br />was scheduled and all parties were served with papers to that affect.<br /><br />That hearing took place during most of Episode 54 dated October 29, 2005. Along with the<br />lawyers were both Stacy & Cassandra as well as Christopher. The judge started out by calling things to order. After that, the hearing went down like this....<br /><br /><br /><br />EPISODE 54 - SCENE THREE - Fort Cedar Judiciary Center - Family Courts Division - Judge Frances L. Merrick's courtroom<br /><br />The judge has just called things to order. As we pick up the scene now, she is about to review<br />the contents of the report submitted to her by the independent medical facility regarding the paternity of Christopher Whitmore<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Unless there's any objection, let the record reflect that all parties involved are present and accounted for.<br /><br />Silence briefly reigns throughout the room<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Continuing) - Hearing nothing, the record will so reflect the presence of all parties involved. That out of the way, I have here a copy of the paternity<br />test report. Would a Dr. James Carmichael please step up to the witness<br />stand?<br /><br />Dr. Carmichael stands up and approaches the witness stand. As he does, he is intercepted<br />by a court officer who swears him in. After being sworn in, he then takes his seat on the stand.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Addressing Dr. Carmichael) - Dr. Carmichael, I will ask you some basic questions regarding the contents of the report after which both Mr. Finch & Mr. Claymore will be given an opportunity to ask questions of you. Do you understand?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL (Answering Judge Merrick's question) - Yes your honor.<br /><br />Judge Merrick then instructs the court staff to furnish Dr. Carmichael with a copy of the paternity test. As they do, both Stanley & Mitchell dig out their copies.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Dr. Carmichael, you have before you a copy of the paternity test in question, do you not?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL (After quickly reviewing the report) - Yes I do, your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Referring to his signature at the bottom of the report) - Turning to the bottom of<br />the report, is that your signature?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Yes it is, your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - So by your submitting oral testimony today coupled with this report complete with<br />your signature, you attest to the fact that it is a true and accurate account<br />of the paternity test administered, do you not?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Yes your honor. I do.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Would you please read the part referring to who is Christopher Whitmore's biological<br />father for us please.<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Sure. Given all of this, it is the conclusion of this group of medical physicians<br />that the biological father of one Christopher Whitmore can be none other than one Lt. Leo McFadden.<br /><br />Stacy tried to look shocked like the rest of the courtroom was but deep down inside, she was having<br />trouble doing so. Cassandra meanwhile briefly glanced over at Stacy, but beyond that was all cheers and smiles.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - And what was done to reach this conclusion?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - We took a blood sample from Lt. McFadden's body and compared it to the sample we<br />received from Christopher Whitmore.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - And what were the results of that test?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - It was a perfect match.<br /><br />Cassandra was having trouble containing her joyous feeling, though Judge Merrick doesn't even see it<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Thank you. But remain on the stand. Mr. Finch and/or Mr. Claymore may have some<br />questions for you. Mr Finch....Any questions for this witness?<br /><br />STANLEY - None your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Mr. Claymore....<br /><br />MITCHELL - Thank you your honor. Dr. Carmichael, just how did you manage to get a blood<br />sample from a dead man?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Blood doesn't die. It simply ages.<br /><br />MITCHELL - And just how were you able to establish paternity based on "Aged blood", Dr. Carmichael?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Well...Succinctly put Mr. Claymore....Today's DNA testing capabilities are far more<br />complex than they were....say.....five or ten years ago. In fact, there's a new medical wonder in the world of DNA testing coming out every<br />day.<br /><br />MITCHELL - That's nice to hear Dr. Carmichael, But how does that relate to this case?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - It relates because of the network of filtering systems which can be employed to determine<br />anything from paternity to who committed a crime. And some of these are all intertwined and interconnected with one another.<br /><br />MTICHELL - I see. And was this the only option available to you and your staff to establish<br />paternity?<br /><br />Stanley stands up to object and wondering where Stanley is heading with his examination of Dr. Carmichael<br /><br />STANLEY - Your Honor, where's he heading with all this?<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - I'd like to know the answer to that as well, Mr. Claymore.<br /><br />MITCHELL - I'm getting to that part, your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Annoyed and stern) - Then GET TO IT, counselor...<br /><br />MITCHELL - Yes your honor. Does the witness get to answer my previous question?<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Frustrated) - Yes.<br /><br />Judge Merrick instructs the court reporter to read Mitchell's last question so Dr. Carmichael can<br />answer it<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - To answer your question, yes it was.<br /><br />MITCHELL - Why was this?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Because the body had decayed so much that we determined that the only usable DNA<br />there was left was blood. And, as I indicated before, it was aged.<br /><br />MITCHELL - So, let me if I have this straight. You and your staff examined the body for usable<br />DNA & determined that the only usable DNA there was left was aged blood. Correct?<br /><br />STANLEY (Objecting to the neccessity of the question) - Your Honor...<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Overruled. The witness will answer.<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - That is correct.<br /><br />MITCHELL - As such, you took a sample of this aged blood, ran it through your redundant network of filtering<br />systems, compared it to Christopher Whitmore's own blood & came to the conclusion that it was a perfect match. Correct?<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Again, correct.<br /><br />MITCHELL - And that's why we are here today. Correct?<br /><br />STANLEY (Begging the court for mercy) - YOUR HONOR...<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Mr. Finch, I sympathize with your wanting to speed up these proceedings by moving<br />things along as I share that same sentiment. Mr. Claymore, the witness will be allowed to answer the question however THIS LINE OF QUESTIONING<br />IS OVER. Do you understand me - OVER. It has outlived it's usefulness. In other words - Layman's Translation - MOVE ON!!!<br /><br />MITCHELL - Yes your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Dr. Carmichael, please answer Mr. Claymore's last question.<br /><br />DR. CARMICHAEL - Yes. That is why we are here today.<br /><br />MITCHELL - Thank you. I have no further questions.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Quietly uttering sarcastically to herself and out of earshot of Judge Merrick) - Thank god.<br /><br />Judge Merrick asks once again if Stanley has any questions of Dr. Carmichael. Stanley says no. Dr. Carmichael is excused.<br /><br /><br /><br />Judge Merrick then asks the lawyers if they wish to call their own witnesses. Both indicate they have no witnesses to call and choose to rest their case on the testimony of Dr. Carmichael. Judge Merrick then announces that there would be a lunch break after which a ruling is expected to be issued. Before<br />the break, Judge Merrick makes one last call for any final business. There is none and with that, the case is in recess.<br /><br />In Episode 55 dated November 5, 2005, court is back in session. Judge Merrick calls things to order and then announces a ruling has been decided. The session<br />goes down like this....<br /><br /><br /><br />EPISODE 55 - SCENE FOUR - Fort Cedar Judiciary Center - Family Courts Division - Judge Frances L. Merrick's courtroom<br /><br />Court has just been called to order & Judge Merrick has just ordered everyone to take their seats. As we pick up the scene now, she has had the record reflect the prescence of all parties involved and is ready to render her decision<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Having just heard the uncontested, yet very tedious and meticulous testimony of Dr. James Carmichael, it is usually the policy of this court not to question medical science in determining issues such as these beyond the very basic questions I asked of him earlier. Therefore, since modern medical<br />science has determined that Lt. Leo McFadden is the father of Christopher Whitmore, then this court shall not dispute it. In short, it is the ruling of this court that Lt. Leo McFadden is indeed the father of Christopher Whitmore. As such, it is the order of this court that the estate of Lt. McFadden, which Stacy McFadden is the legal trustee of, shall pay child support to a trust in Christopher Whitmore's name.<br /><br />Stacy looks disappointed while Cassandra is all smiles and kisses Christopher softlty on the cheek<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - However, there's more.<br /><br />Both Stacy & Cassandra are left wondering what else could there be. Meanwhile, to the astonishment of everyone, Military Police enter the courtroom<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Turning rather scornfully towards Cassandra) - Ms. Whitmore, when you took that DNA sample out of that medical lab in Iraq, you committed a felony military offense. As such, and after an investigation into the matter, it has been brought to the attention of the court that a warrant was issued for your arrest. This court is obligated to honor and execute that warrant.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Standing up and pleading with Judge Merrick) - NO!! There has to be some mistake.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - I assure you Ms. Whitmore, there is no mistake.<br /><br />Cassandra remains standing with her mouth hung open as if it were an airport hangar with the tip of her tongue as a runway for flies. Stacy meanwhile quickly glances over at Cassandra and visually gloats.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Turning to address Stacy) - Ohh you would like to see me get hauled off to jail, wouldn't you? Fuckin' bitch.<br /><br />MITCHELL (Softly spoken in an near-singing fashion, figuring that Judge Merrick is intelligent enough to see what Cassandra's doing without bothering to explain himself) - Your honor...<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Ms. Whitmore - SIT DOWN. Your objection Mr. Claymore is sustained.<br /><br />Cassandra complies with Judge Merrick's order.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - But your honor, I am inactive military. I have a General Discharge.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Correction Ms. Whitmore. You HAD a General Discharge. The person who signed off on those papers was reprimanded for failure to notice the<br />arrest warrant in your file. As such, you NEVER WERE discharged. In addition, by stealing that DNA sample, you violated Lt. McFadden's CONSITUTIONAL<br />RIGHT TO PRIVACY as well as COMPROMISED DOCTOR/PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY and a host of other charges stemming from that. Add that to the fact that you were NEVER technically discharged to begin with, you are also being charged with GOING A.W.O.L. from your unit as well.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - But your honor<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Mr. Finch, I would advise you to advise your client to not say another word.<br /><br />STANLEY (To Cassandra) - She's right. Let me take care of this. Okay? Please?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Still in shock) - Okay. But just do it. Please.<br /><br />STANLEY (To Judge Merrick) - Uhh...Your Honor, as her lawyer, I would like to see a copy of that warrant.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - I'll do better than that. I'll have one of the MPs here serve you with the original.<br /><br />Judge Merrick directs the MP with the warrant to give it to Stanley, who looks at it rather grim-faced as the MP returns to his post.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Continuing & wanting to get back to the issue at hand) - As you can see Ms. Whitmore....Given all of this, I have no choice Ms. Whitmore but to remand you to the custody of the Fort Cedar Military Police Division where you shall remain until such time as you can then be transferred to the Fort Cedar Penal Stockade where you will sit as you await court martial.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Nearly crying at this point) - NO.....NO....NO.....<br /><br />Cassandra looks at Stanley as she begs of him to do something<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Continuing) - Stanley....DO SOMETHING Don't just stand there.<br /><br />STANLEY - Cassandra, what DO you expect me to do about this warrant here? I can't do anything about it. You're just gonna have to rough it for awhile till I can file papers in the right court. I'm sorry, but those are the facts.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - As for your son Ms. Whitmore, he will be turned over to the Fort Cedar Social Services Division who will, as they usually do, work closely with the civilian Social Service agencies in finding a suitable temporay home for him until more permanent arrangements can be made since you obviously won't be able to be a suitable parent to him yourself while in the stockade awaiting court martial. In addition, he will have a legal advocate appointed to<br />represent him on his behalf. The court will go along with whomever Social Services retains to represent Christopher as I no need or desire to be nit-picky with regards to that.<br /><br />Cassandra just looks utterly devasted while Stacy on the other hand couldn't much more happier.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK (Continuing & feeling relieved of having to break the news to Cassandra) - Now with that dreadful business out of the way as I hate splitting families up like that, is there any other business before this court?<br /><br />STANLEY - Your Honor....I would like it known for the record that we intend to file papers with the appropriate court regarding the warrant against my client.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Noted. But it doesn't change the fact that she is under arrest Mr. Finch nor does it change the obligations of this court with regards to<br />the warrant either.<br /><br />STANLEY - I realize that your honor. Thank you.<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Any other business before this court?<br /><br />Silence briefly reigns throughout the room<br /><br />JUDGE MERRICK - Hearing none. This case is adjourned. Will the MPs please take Ms. Whitmore into custody and remove her from the courtoom. Thank you.<br /><br />Judge Merrick then taps the gavel to officially end the hearing. As she does so and before she heads back to chambers, Cassandra leaps from the plaintiff's table and lunges forward towards Judge Merrick. As she does this, Cassandra acts like a Paris Hilton-like spoiled little rich brat and is also very<br />childish as she uncontrollably swings her body around. But that only results in her getting wrestled to the floor and ultimately handcuffed by the MPs, who are wearing formal, non-combat clothing like all the MPs in the Judiciary Center except for the ones in charge of guarding the entrances<br />do. Meanwhile, uniformed MPs are brought in to keep the side of the courtroom where Stacy is at their seats. This is mainly done for<br />their safety. However as the plain-clothes MP3s drag Cassandra out of the courtroom, Cassandra has a few choice parting words for Stacy as Cassandra is dragged past her.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Yelling as she stands in front of Stacy being held on both sides by MPs) - This isn't over you fuckin' bitch. DO YOU HEAR ME - THIS IS NOT OVER.<br /><br />The MPs then finally manage to drag Cassandra out of the courtroom.<br /><br />STACY (Although meant for Casandra if she were still in front of her, she sarcastically says it to herself as Cassandra is dragged from the courtroom) - Yeah right. See you in your next life. Fuckin' slut.<br /><br />Just then, Marcie Grant, who's been at Stacy's side as the friend she's always been, approaches her.<br /><br />MARCIE (Thinking Stacy may be in need of some comfort) - Hey Sweetie....Don't let her get to you like<br />that. Don't give her that kind of control.<br /><br />STACY - Ohh not to worry, I'm not. In fact, I haven't felt more empowered in a long time. Let's get the fuck out of here..<br /><br />Meanwhile, another woman whom Stacy has called "friend" has an agenda of her own in this sordid story. Enter Debbie Stevens. She is another one of Leo's many<br />military mistresses with whom he's done it with while away on deployment duties. Only she was the last woman Leo had an affair with before<br />Cassandra dug her claws into him and fell for him hook, line & sinker. Although Debbie never did get pregnant as a result of her tryst with Leo, she's always had it in for Cassandra ever since she found out that it was she who "lured" Leo away from her. All this without even knowing that Leo was already a married man. This was the case with every woman Leo was in bed (Or as will be demonstrated later on in Cassandra's<br />case, wherever else he & Cassandra could find a spot all to themselves) he did it with.<br /><br />Why & how was this possible? Simple. He NEVER had his wedding ring on his finger when he was "doing it" with the other women. As such, unless he had previously told them that he was married (Which was VERY rare), the women he had affairs with NEVER KNEW HE WAS WAS MARRIED.<br /><br />Anyhow, getting back to Debbie....Debbie has been in contact with her reporter friend-turned-lover Mark Girardeaux from Channel 7. Channel 7 is widely known throughout Cedarville as being THE SLEAZIEST news operation in town. In fact, some think Channel 7 is so sleazy and tabloidish that they make even The<br />National Enquirer look like a small-time, low budget freebie cultural weekly newspaper.<br /><br />Her plan? To shed light on Leo for being the two-timer he was when it came to women and to specifically get back at the one woman who stole him from her at a time in which she didn't even know he was married to begin with. That woman being none other than bitter enemy #1 - CASSANDRA WHITMORE.<br /><br />How was she going to carry out her plan you ask? By going on television and telling all INCLUDING coming clean about her own involvement with Leo.<br /><br />In any case, after Stacy told Debbie during a support group meeting about Cassandra being hauled off to jail, Debbie was overjoyed with the news, but didn't want to let on her connection to the case. After the support group meeting was over, she placed a phone call to Mark, who was doing his thing at the station.<br />The conversation went like this in Episode 57 dated November 19, 2005...<br /><br /><br /><br />EPISODE 57 - SCENE EIGHT - Fort Cedar Ladies Auxiliary Hall<br /><br />Stacy just broke the news about Cassandra's arrest to the whole group shortly upon her arrival at the group's weekly meeting. As we pick up the scene now, the meeting has just finished and most everyone, including Stacy, are in an adjacent room having refreshments. Meanwhile Debbie Stevens comes up with<br />an excuse to momentarily step away while she checks on her messages and such, but what she really has on her mind is something totally different.<br /><br />DEBBIE (To Mark Girardeaux via her cell phone) - Hi sweetie, it's me. Got a minute?<br /><br />MARK (To Debbie via his desk phone in the Channel 7 newsroom) - Yeah, but we'll have to make it quick as I'm just about to go out on an assignment.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Well you've got another one. It's on.<br /><br />,MARK (Knowing what it is when Debbie talks) - Listen sweetie.....<br /><br />DEBBIE (Cutting Mark off before he can get another word in edgewise) - No YOU listen. You've always wanted to get the dirt on Leo & Cassandra, haven't you?<br /><br />MARK - Well yeah, but....<br /><br />DEBBIE - No buts. However I will give you a little extra incentive.<br /><br />MARK - I'm listening. What is it?<br /><br />DEBBIE - Well according to a friend of mine in our little support group I've told you about a few times, it seems as though our little miss good two-shoes "friend" has landed into something of a legal "tiff" with the military.<br /><br />MARK - What kind of legal "tiff" are we talking about?<br /><br />DEBBIE (Bluntly put) - She's under arrest and is currently being held in custody here on Fort Cedar on a host of charges.<br /><br />MARK (Intrigued & raises his eyebrow) - Hmm....<br /><br />DEBBIE (Trying to entice Mark) - Are you smelling a story NOW sweetie?<br /><br />MARK - Sounds juicy.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Meet me at the FonDuLac Restaurant in 15 minutes for the rest of the story.<br /><br />MARK - On my way.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Great. See you then.<br /><br />Debbie flips her cell phone shut and puts it back into her purse<br /><br />DEBBIE (To herself in a devilish tone of voice & referring to Cassandra Whitmore the whole time) - NOW I've got you right where I want you - Fuckin' tramp. By the time I get through with you, even the guys in the stockade will want to do it with you gangbang-style. You're such a fuckin' easy target. It's little wonder why Leo fell for you. Then again, fortunately for you, he was a fuckin' two-timer anyway. But even that gave you no right to take him away from me - Or Stacy for that matter. At least I'll owe up to taking him away from Stacy. Too bad you're too fuckin' brainless and too much of a fuckin' bimbo to do the same thing. You make even Paris Hilton & Brittney Spears look like Nancy Reagan & Laura Bush. And the best part of my plan is, unlike Stacy & the legal system, you won't even know what hit you till it's too late. Fuckin' whore..<br /><br />Episode 57 ends with the above scene.<br /><br />There's more on Debbie in the story on her (Which will be in a seperate post)Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-65813048302248974622006-01-30T14:57:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.352-06:00Episode 27 - The Rally For Trish<b>SCENE ONE - Thomas Monroe's Hotel Room - FonDuLac Hotel</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/thomasmonroe/jamesreynolds-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Towards the end of our last episode, Michelle just ran into her father at the FonDuLac Hotel. As we pick up the scene now, she is wondering why her father is in Cedarville to begin with</i><br /><br />MICHELLE (Still stunned, but pleasantly surprised at seeing Thomas) - What are you doing here? What brings you to Cedarville? How'd you even <i>find</i> me?<br /><br />THOMAS (Surprised himself) - Well actually I wasn't expecting to, but since somebody mentioned you owned the place and I'm here for the convention, I figured the least I could do is say hello to my darling princess.<br /><br />MICHELLE (With a suspicious look on her face) - Really?<br /><br />THOMAS (Mystified at Michelle's suspicion) - Of course. What other motive could I possibly have?<br /><br />MICHELLE - Ohh I dunno. It's just that last time I checked, you were always the opportunistic one. At least you were that way when I was working at Monroe Enterprises.<br /><br />THOMAS - Sweetie, when you were working for the company, you were always the one with all the bright ideas.<br /><br />MICHELLE - And YOU were always the one to criticize me over them over them <i>even though</i> the rest of the board thought that they were great ideas and we should explore them. In fact, not only did you criticize me for them, you shot most of them down <i>COLD</i>.<br /><br />THOMAS - You know I've always been somewhat conservative when it came to spending the family money.<br /><br />MICHELLE - Yes, but I have to wonder....<br /><br />THOMAS (Mystified as to what Michelle could be wondering about) - About what?<br /><br />MICHELLE (Now with a look of cynicism on her face) - Are you in town just for the convention or for some other reason?<br /><br /><i>Thomas looks at Michelle with a stunned look on his face as if to wonder what she's accusing him of</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - The Law Offices Of Stanley A. Finch</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/cassandrawhitmore/KellyGiddish-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/debbiestevens/debbiestevens-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Cassandra has just walked arrived at Stanley's office at his request to discuss her case against Leo's Estate. Upon arrival, she spots Debbie Stevens, a bitter rival from her military days, smitten with him. Towards the end of the scene last time, Debbie leaves the office. As we pick up the action now, she is just outside Stanley's office in the lobby area with her head leaned as far up against the wall as she can possibly get it as Cassandra & Stanley are in his office discussing Cassandra's case.</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA - So you really think there's a chance the case is winnable.<br /><br />STANLEY - Yes. Absolutely. That said though, I'm not gonna lie. It's gonna be an uphill battle.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - I <i>love</i> uphill battles. More challenging.<br /><br /><i>Stanley looks at her as if to say she must be crazy</i><br /><br />STANLEY - Better you than me. But in order to make things easier, we're gonna have to play the spin game.<br /><br /><i>Outside in the lobby, Debbie leans up against the wall & perks her ears at the sounds emitting from Stanley's office</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA - How so?<br /><br />STANLEY - We're gonna have to show that he was an unfit father due to his military commitment.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Sarcastic) - Yeah. That's gonna go <i>real</i> well with his family.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN</a></b><br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Cedarville Memorial Hospital</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg"><br><i>When we last left the hospital, Stephanie had identified to herself that the mysterious person in the ER being treated by her Gynecologist as being her best friend Trish Martin. as we pick up the action now, she is on her cell phone in an attempt to call Michael who, unbeknownst to her, is at the police station with his cell phone turned off.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (To herself with her cell phone up her ear as she hears Michael's phone ringing) - C'mon Michael <b><i>pick up</b></i><br /><br /><i>After several more seconds of waiting, she hangs up</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Dialing another number on her phone) - Oh well. My name and number are on his caller ID. He'll call back - I hope.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin-thumb.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry-thumb.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant-thumb.jpg"><br><i>Meanwhile at the Cedarville Police Station, Trish's boyfriend Michael Carlotti has just arrived. As we pick up the scene now, he has just told them he hadn't seen Trish either, which is news that just adds fuel to the fire of suspicion that David has had all along about something terrible either <i>has</i> happened or <i>is</i> happening to Trish while and as just helplessly sits at his desk.</i><br /><br />DAVID - You haven't seen Trish either?<br /><br />MICHAEL (Surprised) - What do you mean by the word <i>either</i><br /><br />MARCIE (Trying to downplay the whole thing as being insignificant, but failing miserably in the process) - Nevermind....<br /><br />MICHAEL (Sensing that Marcie is trying to hide something) - No....No....No. If you guys know something, I wanna know about it.<br /><br /><i>After a few more minutes of David & Marcie trying to explain themselves (And confusing Michael in the process), a phone call comes into Marcie's desk. On the other end of the line is Stephanie from the hospital.</i><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Answering the phone) - Detective Grant</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE (Via her phone from) - Hi Marcie, it's me.</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Pleasantly surprised to hear from Stephanie, but also wondering why Stephanie is calling her at work too) - Hi Stephanie, what's up?</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE (Not sure just how to break the news) - Well....I'm not sure how to say this, so I suppose I should just come right out with it.....</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Getting suspicious) - <i>Come right out with <u>WHAT</i></u>?</i> Stephanie, what's going on?</b><br /><br /><i>David's ears begin to perk up at the intensity of Marcie's phone conversation with Stephanie. Michael looks over with interest too, thinking it may have something to do with Trish</i><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE (Breaking the news) - Okay, it's like this. I'm here at Memorial and....I think I just spotted Trish on a stretcher in the ER.</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Reeling from the news) - <i>What? <u>ARE YOU SURE</u>?</i></b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Yes. I'm not sure what's going on or who else to call. Is Michael there?</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Still reeling from the news) - Yeah he is. Have you been able to speak to Trish?</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - No. They're still treating her. I didn't know who else to call.</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE - No. You did the right thing by calling us. Listen, we're on our way there now. Incidentally, how did <i>YOU</i> come across this?</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE (Trying to sound convincing) - Just by luck.</b><br /><br /><b>MARCIE (Not totally convinced at Stephanie's explaination). Yeah....Okay. Listen, we're on our way now.</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Okay. See you later. Bye.</b><br /><br /><i>Stephanie waits for Marcie to hang up her phone before closing her cell phone. After she does so, she reopens it. This time it's to call Brad & Stacy. Meanwhile back at the police station, David & Marcie are both seen leaving with Michael. The Captain meanwhile just looks on as they depart the squad room, hoping that David & Marcie don't do anything stupid.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - Thomas Monroe's Hotel Room - FonDuLac Hotel</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/thomasmonroe/jamesreynolds-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Thomas Monroe has just been accused by his own daughter (Michelle Monroe) of possibly coming to Cedarville under false pretenses which Michelle fears isn't in her best interests. As we pick up the scene now, Thomas is still reeling from the assumption just as Rob strolls in.</i><br /><br />THOMAS (With a look of surprise on his face) - Sweetie, what on earth would make you assume such a thing?<br /><br />MICHELLE (Making an argument, quoting words Thomas didn't say) - You said it yourself. You're an opportunist.<br /><br />THOMAS (Correcting Michelle on her argument) - No sweetie. You were the one who said <i><u>THAT</i></u><br />.<br />MICHELLE (Now trying to render it irrelevent anyway) - Well whatever. I just....I just don't.....I just have.....I just have to wonder if you aren't somehow here with an ulterior motive in mind.<br /><br />THOMAS (Trying to put an end to Michelle's suspicions once and for all) - Sweetie, I have no ulterior or motives or hidden agendas. All I want to do is attend the convention and spend some time with you. Now, if that's too much to ask, then I can simply check into another hotel and come here only for the convention.<br /><br />MICHELLE - No....No....No. You don't have to do that. I just (Trying to come up with the right words) don't wanna feel like I'm somehow being taken advantage of.<br /><br /><i>Rob clears his throat in order to get Thomas & Michelle's attention as Thomas gives Michelle a hug to reassure her he has no plans of destroying what she has built for herself.</i><br /><br />ROB (To both Thomas & Michelle in announcement form) - Umm....Excuse me, but the convention is about to start.<br /><br />MICHELLE (To Rob as Thomas turns around) - Thanks Babe. By the way, I don't believe the two of you have met. Rob, meet Daddy. Daddy, meet my boyfriend - And sweet lover - Rob.<br /><br /><i>Thomas walks over to shake Rob's hand as Rob gleefully offers it</I><br /><br />THOMAS (While shaking Rob's hand and somewhat smiling) - Michelle speaks highly of you. Pleased to meet you.<br /><br />ROB (Blushing, somewhat laughing & trying to downplay the whole thing) - Heh...Well....Pleased to meet you too. As for speaking of you, I'm afraid she didn't mention a thing.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Sensing her cue to leave so Rob & Thomas can have a man-to-man talk) - Umm....I think I'll tend to our guests. I'll see the both of you later.<br /><br /><i>Michelle winks blows a kiss at Rob and blows another daughter-like kiss at Thomas as she leaves</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Cedarville Memorial Hospital & Stacy's House</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stacymcfadden/stacymcfadden-thumb.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/bradmartin/bradmartin-thumb.jpg"></a><br><i>Our beloved Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton, who was acting on her nose for news, has just told Marcie that she thinks she's spotted Trish in the ER, unbeknownst that David & Marcie think she might have been the victim of a kidnapping stemming from the her prescence at the convienence store which was robbed the night before. As we pick up the scene now, she's attempting to reach Brad. She tried his apartment, but not too surprisingly, she wasn't able to reach him there, so now she's dialing Stacy's number in the offshoot chance he'll be there instead.</i><br /><br />BRAD (Complimenting Stacy on the breakfast he just finished eating and smiles as he pats his now-stuffed stomach) - Boy, you sure know how to cook.<br /><br />STACY (Blushing and trying to downplay her talents) - Aww.....<br /><br /><i>The phone rings. Stacy goes to answer it.</i><br /><br />STACY (answering the phone) - Hello...<br /><br />STEPHANIE (From the hospital with a sense of urgency) - Stace, it's me Steph. Is Brad there?<br /><br />STACY (Detecting Stephanie's sense of urgency) - Yeah he is. Why?<br /><br />STEPHANIE - Can you put him on for me?<br /><br />STACY (Mystified by the urgency of Stephanie's request) - Sure.<br /><br /><i>Stacy returns to the table where Brad is sitting.</i><br /><br />STACY - It's for you.<br /><br />BRAD (Thinking it's just Michelle calling from the hotel) - Probably just Michelle. You know how she is.<br /><br />STACY - I'm afraid it isn't.<br /><br /><i>Brad now gets suspicious.</i><br /><br />BRAD - Well, who else could it be?<br /><br />STACY - It's Stephanie. She sounded kinda urgent.<br /><br />BRAD (Mystified) - Alright.<br /><br /><i>Brad walks over to the phone and picks up the receiver.</i><br /><br /><b>BRAD (To Stephanie on the phone) - Hey Steph. What's up?</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Brad....I don't know how to tell you this.....</b><br /><br /><b>BRAD - Tell me what?</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Unless I'm missing something here or am mistaken, I think I just spotted Trish on a stretcher here in the ER at Memorial.</b><br /><br /><b>BRAD (Thinking Stephanie's simply mistaken and there's really nothing to worry about) - Well maybe you're just simply mistaken.</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE (Not thinking she is) - Something tells me I'm not. I called Marcie a few minutes ago and she's on her way here as I speak along with David & Michael.</b><br /><br /><b>BRAD (Now really mystified and realizing the magnitude of the situation) - <u><i>MICHAEL</u></i>???<br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Yeah. Look Brad, I don't know how serious this is or what's all happened, but I think you'd better get over here.</b><br /><br /><b>BRAD (Now desperately trying to figure out what to do since he knows Michelle is expecting him at the hotel soon) - Alright. I.....I.....I'll....Be over there as soon as I can. Did you say the ER at Memorial?</b><br /><br /><i>Stephanie confirms the location</i><br /><br /><b>BRAD - Alright. I'll see you when I get there. Bye.</b><br /><br /><b>STEPHANIE - Okay Brad. Bye.</b><br /><br /><i>Brad hears Stephanie hang up her phone and then hangs up the phone himself</i><br /><br /><i>Stephanie hears Brad hang up the phone at Stacy's house and then closes her cell phone. Meanwhile back at Stacy's house, Brad gets a sickening feeling that something is indeed wrong.</i><br /><br />STACY (Wondering what Stephanie wanted) - What'd Steph want?<br /><br />BRAD (Letting his sick feeling show and reeling from the news he just received) - Trish is in the hospital.<br /><br />STACY (Detecting Brad sick feeling) - WHAT? No way.<br /><br />BRAD (Trying unsuccessfully to find another way to put it) - Way. According to her, she's in the ER on a stretcher.<br /><br />STACY (Now feeling the effects of the news herself) - Did Stephanie say how bad Trish's condition was?<br /><br />BRAD - No. She just said she thinks she spotted her in the ER.<br /><br />STACY (Trying to brush off the news as being a simple mistake) - She has to be mistaken.<br /><br />BRAD - Apparently not. She called Marcie and she said that she along with David & Michael were on their way to the hospital as we spoke.<br /><br /><i>Brad now realizes he's gonna have to do something</i><br /><br />BRAD - Look, I'm headed over to the hospital now. Can you call Michelle at the hotel and tell her what's going on? She's expecting me to be there for the convention and I don't want her wondering where I am.<br /><br />STACY - No. We're going to the hospital together. If Trish is in the hospital, she needs as many of her friends at her side as possible. Afterall, she was at my side when I needed someone as a result of my mourning Leo dieath. We'll call Michelle while en route.<br /><br /><i>Stacy runs off to grab her purse and other things she normally takes with her when she leaves the house</i><br /><br />BRAD (Mainly to himself, but still within earshot of Stacy) - Sure. Works for me.<br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - Cedarville High School Student Parking Lot</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>When we last left this scene, Aruba's girlfriend Ashleigh and a few of his friends have just shown up in an effort to stick up for Aruba. As we pick up the scene now, the bullies start turning their attention to Ashleigh.</i><br /><br />BULLY #4 (Strutting towards Ashleigh in a macho-like manner in an attempt to impress her) - Well....Well....Well. Look what we have here....<br /><br /><i>The other bullies in the group start flirting with her as Bully #4 starts caressing her</i><br /><br />BULLY #4 (Continuing as he caresses her) - My, you're so beautiful. Sexy too. Wanna go out sometime?<br /><br /><i>The other bullies in the group laugh as they can see Aruba's building fury. Meanwhile in response, Ashleigh rudely brushes Bully #4 off.</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Releasing his fury) - <b><u><i>YOU LEAVE HER OUT OF THIS</b></u></i>.<br /><br />BULLY #4 (Sarcastic & with a Michael Chicklis-like smile as he returns to standing toe-to-toe with Aruba) - Ohh yeah <i>sssuuuurrreee</i>. Just as soon as you move that bomb of yours away from my CLASSIC car.<br /><br />ARUBA - I tell you there's NOTHING in my car that even resembles a bomb.<br /><br />BULLY #4 - And I tell YOU that your girlfriend here has an awfully nice figure.....<br /><br /><i>Bully #4 forces himself onto Ashleigh and wildly makes out with her as the crowd cheers on. In response, Ashleigh kicks Bully #4 in the stomach and then grabs him and tosses him over her shoulder in a judo-like fashion, causing him to land on the ground as he's still trying to recover his breath. 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As such, reader discretion is advised</i><br /><br><i>Due to the sensitive nature of this episode, this episode may not be suitable for some readers. As such, reader discretion is advised.</i><br><br><b>SCENE ONE - The Law Offices Of Stanley A. Finch</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/cassandrawhitmore/KellyGiddish-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stanleyfinch/NickBenedict-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/debbiestevens/debbiestevens-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>As we open up this episode, the kniving Cassandra Whitmore has just received a call from her new attorney Stanley Finch asking her to come into his office. As we pick up the scene now, we see her approaching the door to Stanley's office. She is carrying little Christopher with her.</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA (Confirming to herself that she has the right office suite) - <i>Yep this is it.</i><br /><br /><i>Cassandra walks in only to find that his receptionist isn't at her desk. Given this, she decides to approach the door to Stanley's office. As she does, she hears what appears to be Debbie Stevens, whom he had spent the night with, trying to hit on him. Wanting to know what's going on, she barges into Stanley's office.</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA (As she enters the room) - What the hell is going on here? (To Debbie) - What are <i>YOU</i> doing here?<br /><br />STANLEY (Trying to explain himself) - I was just trying to tell that I had some work to do and that I had a client coming in.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Unimpressed and hardly fooled with Stanley's explaination, though looking more at Debbie with her suspicious eyes than at Stanley) - I can see.<br /><br />STANLEY (Wondering how Cassandra got passed his receptionist) - Where's my receptionist?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Still staring at Debbie with her suspicious eyes as she answers Stanley's question) - Dunno. Wasn't there I arrived. (Now walking toward Debbie) - Maybe the tramp here PAID her to take an early coffee break.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Having just about enough of Cassandra's looks and overall attitude while obviously sporting one of her own and not afraid to show it off either) - I'm <i>not</i> a tramp, which is which is A LOT considering what I can say about you. (Now noticing Christopher's prescence in the room as she reaches to-toe-toe range of Cassandra) - <i>Ohh wait a minute.</i> Not only are you a fuckin' tramp, you're a fuckin' <i>babymaking slut</i> as well. How's the little babymaking factory of yours these days? Business still good?<br /><br /><i>Cassandra puts Christopher down on the floor and prepares to take a swing a Debbie</i><br /><br />DEBBIE (Putting her hands on her hips & shaking them from right to left in a pompant, arrogant manner, daring Cassandra to take a swing at her while Cassandra's fury continues to build) - Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that <i>IS</i> your son, right? And Leo McFadden <b><u><i>IS</i></b></u> his father, right? Tell me if I'm wrong, but I do believe that's what you're here to see Stanley for, right?<br /><br />STANLEY (Attempting to break the ladies up) - <b>ALRIGHT LADIES.</b> Now I don't know what sort of past the two of you share, nor right now do I even care. But whatever it is, it <i>won't</i> be carried out here. So, why don't we just forget this all happened.<br /><br />Cassandra and Debbie don't even hear Stanley and just look at each other as they mimmick each other's "Bring It" facial expressions and body movements, still standing toe-to-toe as well.<br /><br />STANLEY (Trying to wedge himself between the two of them to get Debbie's attention) - I'll talk to you later sweetie?<br /><br /><i>Debbie doesn't answer. Instead she just slowly - Very slowly - Backs away from Cassandra, still staring at her with her "Bring it" face and mimmicking her head movements as Cassandra does the same while standing still. Debbie ultimately exits - Walking backwards as she does. Stanley then turns to Cassandra, wondering just what he saw and just what, if any, impact, their grudge will have on her case.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - Cedarville Memorial Hospital</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Trish is laying on a stretcher in the ER and is frantically if not hysterically crying as she shows reaction to the physical trauma she sustained as the staff tries to figure out what happened to her. As we pick up the scene, she's laying on the stretcher in an almost near-fetal position</i><br /><br />TRISH (Crying) - <i>Get them out of me</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 (Noticing the others are just as perplexed as she is) - We don't understand. Get <i>what</i> out of you?<br /><br />TRISH - <i>THEM!!</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #2 - Who's the <i>them</i> you keep referring to?<br /><br />TRISH (Thinking these must be a bunch of clueless idiots, but not realizing they are just simply doing their jobs) - <i>The monsters who RAPED me bitch! Who else could I be talking about?</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #2 (Apologetic, but also trying to explain proceedure) - We're sorry, okay? But unless you tell us these things, we don't know for sure. That's why we ask, okay?<br /><br />TRISH (Crying and not really caring for the EMT's reason given above) - <i>Whatever. <u><b>JUST GET 'EM OUT OF ME!!!!</u></b></i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #3 - Okay, we'll get started as soon as we can. We just need to call in another doctor. A specialist for your case.<br /><br /><i>FEMALE EMT #3 instructs one of the nurses to call the Gynecologist on-call and have that person report to the ER stat.</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 (With rape kit in hand) - In the meantime Ms. Martin, we need to take some samples for the lab and the police.<br /><br />TRISH (Horrified at the thought of dealing with them) - Ohh please don't bring them into this.<br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 (Apologetic yet simply pointing out a fact) -I'm sorry ma'am, but the law requires it.<br /><br /><i>Trish just cries softly. Meanwhile the three EMTs prepare themselves and get the neccessary equipment setup for the sample taking and are now ready to prepare their patient</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN</a></b><br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Office of Dr. Holly Madison, OB/GYN</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/hollymadison/tonyaleewilliams-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Channel 4 Action News Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton has just gone in for a checkup to see what is causing her stomach pains which she's had in the mornings for the last few days. As we pick up the scene now, we see her and her gynecolegist Dr. Holly Madison in an examination room. Stephanie has just explained to her where she's feeling the pain, how bad it is, etc. Holly is now explaining how she plans to address the issues Stephanie could be facing and laying out her options.</i><br /><br />DR. MADISON - Now what I plan to do is administer a battery of tests, okay.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - Okay.<br /><br />DR. MADISON - Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Thinking that Dr. Madison has no idea how RELIEVED she would be) - <i>Ohh</i> that would be <i>sssssooooooooo</i> WONDERFUL.<br /><br /><i>Just then, one of the office nurses peeks her head inside</i><br /><br />NURSE - Dr. Madison, you have a call from the ER.<br /><br />DR. MADISON - Thank you. I'll take it in the other room. (In a near-whispering fashion as she approaches the door in preparation to leave the room) - Meanwhile, call the lab and have a pregnancy test sent over.<br /><br />NURSE - Yes doctor.<br /><br />DR. MADISON (Being honest, yet not wanting to get Stephanie's hopes up or throw her into a panic as she doesn't know Stephanie's social life beyond what she needs to know to treat her) - I'm having a pregnancy test sent over.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (A little mystified, yet realizing that Holly is just covering all the bases, starting with what could be the most obvious) - Okay...<br /><br />DR. MADISON - Hopefully that's all it is. If so, then you've got a little bun in the oven. If it isn't, we're gonna have to take some more extreme measures. Either way, I gotta take this call. I'll be back in a few minutes.<br /><br /><i>Dr. Madison exits before Stephanie can get a word in edgewise. Meanwhile Stephanie thinks she smells news and decides to do a little snooping. As Dr. Madison enters the room next to her, Stephanie puts her head to the wall, making sure to face the door in case someone walks in. Stephanie can hear Dr. Madison talking on a telephone in the room</i><br /><br />DR. MADISON (To the ER Staff member on the phone as Stephanie listens in from the adjacent exam room she's in) - This is Dr. Madison....Yes.....Really?......How long ago?.....Are you sure she's a possible rape victim?....Have you started a rape kit?.....Okay, I'll be over there in a few minutes.......I've got a patient right now.....As soon as I discharge her, I'll be over there.....Thank you.<br /><br /><i>The call ends and Stephanie returns to the exam table as though she did nothing since Dr. Madison left. Just then, the nurse walks in and tells Stephanie that it'll take a few minutes for the test to arrive, but that it will be administered once it does. Meanwhile Stephanie, who is torn between finding out who was raped and what the potential story could be and waiting to deal with her own medical issues. Stephanie decides to wait, figuring that in all likelihood that since the patient is in the ER, they'll be moving at a near-snail's pace anyway.A minute later, she hears Dr. Madison talking to one of the nurses telling her that Stephanie can go once she's taken the pregnancy test. The nurse then walks into the examination room where Stephanie is and tells her she can leave as soon as she takes the pregnancy test as per instructed by Dr. Madison.</i><br /><br />SCENE FOUR - Stacy's House<br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/bradmartin/bradmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stacymcfadden/stacymcfadden-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin-thumb.jpg" /><br>Brad & Stacy are enjoying their breakfast. Michelle, having already had breakfast, is enjoying a cup of coffee. As we pick up the scene, the doorbell has rung. Stacy goes to answer it and finds Michael standing on the other side.</i><br /><br />STACY (A little, but pleasantly, surprised) - Michael. <br /><br />MICAHEL (Dry & serious) - Can I come in?<br /><br />STACY (Opening the door to let him in) - Ohh of course. Where are my manners?<br /><br /><i>Michael steps inside.</i><br /><br />STACY (Continuing) - Can I get you anything? A cup of coffee perhaps?<br /><br />MICHAEL - No, but you can get me Trish if she's here.<br /><br />STACY (Wondering what Michael is talking about and knowing she hasn't seen Trish all morning and has the surprised to show for it) - I haven't seen or spoken to her all morning.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Overhearing the conversation) - You mean she never came home last night?<br /><br /><i>Brad walks into the living room just as Michelle spoke and now has a disturbed look on his face unaware of the fact that Michael was at the Fon Du Lac till closing the night before</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Somewhat surprised at Michelle's prescence, but nonetheless continuing) - No. Her bed doesn't even look slept in or anything.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Now with a worried look on her face) - Boy that <i>is</i> worrysome. <br /><br />BRAD (Confused & wanting to know what's going on) - Wait....Wait....Wait. Would either of you two care to tell me what's going on here?<br /><br />MICHAEL (Frankfully & sighing as he begins) - I was at the Fon Du Lac from about a little after 7:00 PM till closing last night. I had a date with Trish. For some strange, inexplicable reason, she never showed up. In fact, this morning, I woke up only to discover that her side of the bed didn't even look slept in.<br /><br />BRAD (Still confused) - So?<br /><br />MICHAEL (Thinking that Trish's own brother must be DENSE or something) <i>SO??</i> Something's wrong. That's gotta be it. But what?<br /><br />STACY (Trying to be calm and thinking there must be some rationale reason as to why her best friend would even <i>consider</i> doing such a thing to Michael) - Well okay, but what sort of proof do you have?<br /><br />MICHAEL (Pulling out from his leather jacket pocket the note he found atop the fireplace earlier) - This note.<br /><br /><i>Brad, Stacy & Michelle each read the note as they pass it on to each other after reading it themselves.</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Continuing) - I went to that store before coming over here. It's a crime scene.<br /><br />STACY (Trying to keep calm and trying to rationalize the situation) - Well maybe it became a crime scene before Trish even got there.<br /><br />MICHAEL (Thinking Stacy must <b>REALLY</b> be dense) - Stace....If that were the case, don't you think Trish would be safe & sound by now?<br /><br />MICHELLE (Getting one of her infamously accurate really bad feelings on the whole situation and is about to hit the proverbial panic button) - Well either way, this is <i>REALLY</i> troublesome guys. I've got a really bad feeling about this. And Stace, you know me well enough to know that when I get one of those, I'm usually right about these things.<br /><br />STACY - All I'm saying is let's not hit the proverbial panic button here. Let's just wait till we know more.<br /><br />BRAD - Well Stace, if Trish is in some kind of trouble, we need to help her. Only question is <i>HOW</i>???<br /><br />STACY - I don't know.<br /><br />MICHAEL - Well I <i>DO</i> know. And since she's obviously not here, I'm going to the one place where she <i>can</i> go to get help - The police station.<br /><br />STACY - Sure you won't stay for a cup of coffee?<br /><br />MICHAEL - I'm sure. Thanks.<br /><br />STACY - Okay.<br /><br /><i>Stacy opens the front door and Michael exits.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Cedarville High School Student Parking Lot</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Aruba Al Faheed has just pulled into the student parking lot of Cedarville High School and parked his car. As we pick up the scene now, he is on his way into the school when he is approached by a gang of students who have bullied him in the past.</i><br /><br />BULLY #1 - Hey! Just where do you think <i>YOU</i> are going towelhead?<br /><br />ARUBA (Wanting to avoid another confrontation) - Inside to go to class. Excuse me.<br /><br />BULLY #1 - Whoa man! You ain't leavin' this bomb in [i]OUR[/i] parking lot. This is for the student body to park [b]WORKING[/b] cars. Cars with bombs don't qualify.<br /><br /><i>All the other members of the group express their shared sentiment.</i><br /><br />BULLY #4 (Noticing his car next to Aruba's) - Hey! You parked this bomb next to [b]MY[/b] classic beauty. This is a '67 Ford Mustang Fastback. My father drove this when he was a teenager. In fact, he was a graduate of this school.<br /><br />ARUBA (Trying to be reassuring) - There's no bomb in or otherwise attached to my car.<br /><br />BULLY #4 (Adamant & shouting) - <b>HOW DO I KNOW THAT?</b><br /><br />ARUBA - Trust me. There's no bomb.<br /><br />BULLY #4 (Sarcastically laughing and sticking his thumbs up like The Fonz from <i>Happy Days</i>) - <i>Trust him</i> he says. Look man, <b><i>Move it before I start moving some of your body parts - <i>NOW DUDE</i></i></b><br /><br /><i>Just then Ashleigh, Aruba's girlfriend approaches.</i><br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Adamant & Demanding) - <b>Leave him <i><u>ALONE</u></i>!!</b><br /><br /><i>Aruba turns to look at Ashleigh with an embarrassed look on his face. Meanwhile Bully #4 stands toe-to-toe with Aruba with his football player body build and clenches his fists. Another bully who's a member of the school's wrestling team, stands alongside Bully #4. Aruba brazenly remains unfazed by their muscular builds (Not to mention the very presence of his girlfriend Ashleigh), however the others are laughing and saying things like <b>Look who's come to your rescue</b> and the like as they taunt Aruba and start turning their attention towards Ashleigh. Just as they do, Juaquendo and a few of Aruba's "other" friends show up to help turn the tides in Aruba's favor.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - Cedarville Memorial Hospital</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/hollymadison/tonyaleewilliams-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Trish is still laying on a stretcher in the ER and is frantically if not hysterically crying as she shows reaction to the physical trauma she sustained. A few minutes earlier, the staff treating her indicated they needed to call in a specialist - Gynecologist Dr. Holly Madison. As we pick up the scene now, Dr. Madison has just been briefed about Trish's case and has just walked into the cubicle where Trish is.</i><br /><br />DR. MADISON (As she's walking in, not realizing that she's walking in on one of her patients) - Ms. Martin...<br /><br />TRISH (Recognizing Dr. Madison) - Dr. Madison....Ohh god....Please help.<br /><br />DR. MADISON - We're doing everything we can, okay? Just bear with us.<br /><br /><i>Dr. Madison steps out momentarily to confer with the staff treating her to get a status report on the rape kit and several other things, including the arrival of detectives from the Cedarville PD. When she returns, she returns with several ER staff members, one of whom has the rape kit in hand. Dr. Madison directs the staff on what needs to be done and advises Trish to that effect. Trish does what she can to comply with the requests, but stresses how difficult some of them are hard to comply with.</i><br /><br />TRISH (As one of the staff members is retrieving tissue samples from deep inside her womb) - This is so hard.<br /><br />DR. MADISON - We're just about done.<br /><br /><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Meanwhile, back at Dr. Madison's office, Channel 4 Action News Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton decides to follow her nose for news by heading on over to the ER. As we pick up this portion of the scene now, she is seen leaving the room and taking the pregnancy test she has just taken over to the nurse, who then takes the test from Stephanie and then discharges Stephanie, again as per instructed by Dr. Madison.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Talking to herself) - Okay, now to get to the ER....<br /><br /><i>Stephanie makes her way over to the hospital and enters through the main entrance. She meanders her way through the hospital until she reaches the Emergency Department, which obviously houses the ER. She then starts looking for what she thinks might be the story she's looking for. Just as she's about to give up, she notices a bunch of people around a patient. But before she can get any closer, someone approaches her</i><br /><br />STAFF MEMBER (To Stephanie, thinking she may be in need of help) - Can I help you?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Not convinced the staff member can be of any help, but thankful anyway) - No thanks.<br /><br /><i>The staff member walks away. As they do, Stephanie grows more and more curious about the crowd of staff members and the patient they are around. One staff member is seen almost kneeling as he performs a procedure while the others are simply milling around the patient. Then all of a sudden, Stephanie sees the patient's face and is now petrified.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Recognizing the face as likely being that of Trish) - Ohh my god. <i>That can't be Trish.</i> It can't be.<br /><br /><b>SCENE SEVEN</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/thomasmonroe/jamesreynolds-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Michelle is now back at the FonDuLac Hotel. As we pick up the scene now, she is in the Grand Ballroom with a bunch of her staff playing traffic cop as it were by directing people where to go, what to do, etc.</i><br /><br />MICHELLE (Directing traffic) - Put this over there.....Put that over here....No...No.....Move that....That's it....No, don't touch that.<br /><br /><i>Just then her father walks in</i><br /><br />THOMAS (Admiring his princess as he walks into the room, half-surprised to see her) - Well....Well....Well. If it isn't my darling princess...<br /><br /><i>Michelle suddenly turns around at the sound of her father's voice</i><br /><br />MICHELLE (Very surprised to see him - And only mildly delighted at that - With a strange look on her face) - <i>Daddy?</i> What the hell are you doing here?<br /><br /><i>The camera snaps over to Thomas, who has a puzzled and perplexed look on his face that says <b>That's a hell of a greeting</b>. The camera then snaps back at Michelle who still has the same strange look on her face as above as the camera fades to black.</i><br /><br /><b>On The NEXT Edition Of <u><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/">AGAINST THE STORM</a></u></b><br /><br />* Cassandra gets word on her case from Stanley. Could she be headed for court?<br /><br />* Now that Michelle's father has made his Grand Entrance, why is Michelle <b><u>NOT</u></b> excited to see him?<br /><br />* Stephanie gets the results from her pregnancy test. Could she be?<br /><br />All this & more on the NEXT edition of <a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/">AGAINST THE STORM</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/close/atsclose.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD CLOSE (Windows Media Link)</a><br /><br /><b>COPYRIGHT & LEGAL NOTICE</b><br>This site is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any character, place or event is totally coincidental. 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As such, reader discretion is advised</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE ONE - Alongside A Remote Highway</b><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/johnmahoney/larrybryggman-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marthamahoney/peggymccay-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>As we begin, we see Trish wandering as best as she can up a remote highway. A second later, two people, John & Martha Mahoney, spot Trish walking down the road alongside them. As we pick up the scene, Martha is trying to convince John to stop so they can pick up Trish.</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Seeing Trish in the condition she's in) - Ohh honey...Let's stop and see if we can help this woman out. She looks like she can use it.<br /><br />JOHN (In his usual New Jersey-style candor) - Are you kidding? She's a slut. Just look at her.<br /><br /><i>Just then, Martha notices what appears to be red spots on Trish's body.</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Adamant) - Honey, she looks like she's been beaten to a pulp. I <i>really</i> think we should stop and help her out.<br /><br />JOHN (Caving in even though he has no idea why he's even bothering) - Alright if you insist, though I have no idea <i>WHY</i> we're even doing this....<br /><br />MARTHA (Fondly smiling) - Because after 35 years of marriage, I should know what you'll know by now.<br /><br /><i>John pulls the car over next to Trish as Martha gets Trish's attention</i><br /><br />MARTHA (To Trish) - Can we offer you a ride?<br /><br />TRISH (In response but also in denial and shame) - No. It's alright. Thank you.<br /><br />MARTHA (Seeing the denial and shame) - I <i>really</i> think you should come with us.<br /><br />JOHN - Honey....She said <b>NO.</b> What part of that word do you not understand?<br /><br /><i>Martha looks back at John and brushes him off.</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Getting out of the car and opening the back door) - Here, you can have the back seat.<br /><br />JOHN (Now pleading with his wife as Trish contemplates as to whether or not she wants to get in the car or not) - But <i>honey</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Fed up with John's pleading) - Ohh go blow it out your horn.<br /><br /><i>Just then, Trish sees the comfort Martha is trying to provide and realizes that she's in safe hands until she gets back to Cedarville. As such, she accepts the offer by getting in the back of the car. Back on the road again, Martha tries talking to Trish to get her to tell how she ended up alongside a road in the condition she's in.</i><br /><br />MARTHA (To Trish) - Sweetie...What's your name?<br /><br />Trish (Not wanting to reveal her real identity to a pair of complete strangers and still in shame for what happened to her) - Jane.<br /><br />MARTHA - What happened to you?<br /><br />JOHN (Before "Jane" can answer and in frustration over Martha's sudden obsession with their now equally-sudden back seat passenger and thinking that she should mind her own business) - Martha, what's with all the 20 questions? I <i>think</i> we have a <i>fairly</i> good idea what "happened" to her. Don't you think?<br /><br />MARTHA - <b>Not in the least.</b> And if you had any sense at all, you wouldn't either.<br /><br /><i>Martha turns back to face Trish</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Continuing) - Something happened to her. Question is <i>WHAT</i>?<br /><br />JOHN - Well whatever <i>IT</i> is, it's no doubt <i>NONE OF OUR BUSINESS</i>.<br /><br /><i>Martha smirks in John's direction and sighs as Trish shyfully looks on in shame</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN</a><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - Greg & Stephanie's House</b><br><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/gregmcfadden/gregmcfadden-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Greg & Stephanie are seen in the bedroom of their house. As we pick up the scene, Stephanie awakens to a mysterious pain in her belly that's been bothering her for the last several days, but only in the mornings.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Grunting and groaning and semi-mumbling as she tosses and turns in bed) - Ugh....uhh....ehh...ohhh....<br /><br />GREG (Laying in bed next to her and distubed by what he's seeing and hearing) - Steph? You okay sweetie?<br /><br /><b>Stephanie grunts and groans a few more times and then....</b><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Yelling and now sitting up in bed awake, albeit barely, and doubled-over, and groping her belly) - <b><i><u>OWWWWW!!</u></i></b><br /><br /><i>This sudden move scares Greg and has him concerned about Stephanie's well being. Meanwhile Stephanie is still reeling from the big throng of pain and is feeling like she had been hit by a mack truck</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Still in a daze, half asleep, and looks over at Greg as if he was just a witness of a traffic accident she was just in) - You didn't happen to catch the license plate number of the mack truck that just hit me, did you?<br /><br />GREG (Perplexed & puzzled) - Steph - <i>What are you talking about?</i><br /><br /><i>Stephanie begins to snap herself to reality and wake up and realizes that it just <b>felt as though she were</b> hit by a mack truck</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Starting to gather her wits & wake up) - <i>Ohh...</i> What time is it?<br /><br />GREG (With a smile, knowing that everything is now okay) - It's time [Long pause] to get up.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Sarcastically and non-chalantly as she drops her head back down onto her pillow) - <i>Ohh...Is that all??</i> Wake me up when the world comes to an end.<br /><br />GREG - Honey, you really should see the doctor about this. She just might be able to figure out what it is and prescribe something for it.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Not in the mood for a fight with Greg over the matter) - Greg, please don't get me started. I'm not in the mood right now.<br /><br />GREG - All I'm saying is that it wouldn't hurt to see the doctor on the matter. That's all.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - I'll schedule an appointment.<br /><br />GREG - You keep saying it, but you don't do it. C'mon, if you don't do it me, then <i>do it for yourself - <b><u>PLEASE</u></b></i>???<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Rising up in bed in anger & frustration and looking at Greg) - <i><b>Ohh...ALRIGHT</b></i>. I'll <b>WALK IN</b> and see her. Satisfied now?<br /><br />GREG - For now, yes.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - Great. Now can I rest a little longer to gather my wits before I start my day? (Putting the tips of her fingers to her forehead) - My head is still spinning and feels like it's on a fuckin' swivel.<br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Trish & Michael's House</b><br><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Michael is seen waking up from a restful night's sleep after his "date" the previous evening. But as he wakes up, he is surprised to see that it looks as though Trish never came home and, as we now pick up the scene is left wondering what could've kept her out all night.</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (To himself and now getting worried) - Her pillow doesn't even look slept on. <i>What</i> could've <i>possibly</i> kept her out <b>ALL NIGHT</b>?? (Shaking his head) - I don't get it.<br /><br /><i>He gets up & starts looking all over the house.</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Continuing as he enters the living room) - Yo Trish, you in here?<br /><br /><i>After noticing Trish is not in the living room, he heads for the kitchen</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Now frustrated, but still in his Philadelphia-style Italian sense of humor, thinking Trish is playing some game) - C'mon babe. This isn't fair. If you don't come out of hiding, I'm gonna find you. When I do, I'm gonna hug you and kiss you. (Jokingly) <i>Then I'll ground you for life.</i><br /><br /><i>He walks into the kitchen, but doesn't see Trish</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Now giving up) - Okay babe, c'mon. <i>Where....</i><br /><br /><i>He spots the note atop the fireplace</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Walking over to it) - What's this?<br /><br /><i>He picks it up and opens it</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Reading the note) - <i>Gone to Mr. Gamble's. Will meet you at the restaurant at 7:30. Love, Trish</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Staring and the note and thinking aloud) - <b>This was last night.</b><br /><br /><i>He folds the note back up</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Downplaying the significance of the note somewhat) - Ohh well. She's grown kinda fond of the ol' geezer. Maybe I'll go see him. Maybe <i>he's</i> seen her.<br /><br /><i>Michael goes back into the bedroom to get dressed, making certain to take the note with him</i><br /><br /><i>Meanwhile at David & Marcie's house....</i><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant-thumb.jpg" /><br>Marcie strolls her way into the kitchen, where we see David, who has just spent much of the night watching TV and drinking coffee. As we pick up the scene now, Marcie strolls into the kitchen just as David is pouring himself <b>YET ANOTHER</b> cup of coffee.<br /><br />MARCIE (Still half asleep and in her night gown as she mumbles to David) - Mornin'<br /><br />DAVID (Pouring a cup of coffee and non-chalant) - Mornin'<br /><br />MARCIE (Seeing the coffee) - Good. I need a fuckin' OCEAN of Starbucks today.<br /><br />DAVID - I couldn't sleep a wink.<br /><br />MARCIE - Yeah. I noticed.<br /><br />DAVID - Too worried about Trish. She's out there. And the worst part of it all is we can't find her. And even if we could, <i>we</i> the Captain wouldn't let us within 10 feet of the case. <i>THAT</i> is what has me riled up.<br /><br />MARCIE - Honey, I'd just assume not talk about that right now. Mind if I have some breakfast first?<br /><br />DAVID - Go ahead. I don't see anyone stopping you. In the meantime, I think I'll turn on the morning news. Maybe there's something on there about it.<br /><br />MARCIE - Alright.<br /><br /><i>Marcie grabs a coffee cup and walks over to the perculator, but notices that David took the last cup</i><br /><br />MARCIE (Shouting to David in the living room out of anger and, predominately, frustration) - <b>You <u>HAD</u> to take <u><i>THE</i></u> last cup, didn't you???</b><br /><br /><i>Marcie walks over to the cabinet where the coffee can is stored, slams it down on the counter and then takes the lid off in near-ripping fashion. She does the same thing to the coffee filters, taking out of those and later angrily inserting it into the coffee pot. Next, she non-chalantly scoops out some coffee and firmly puts it into the filter for perculation</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - John & Martha's Car</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/johnmahoney/larrybryggman-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marthamahoney/peggymccay-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>John & Martha are enroute back to Cedarville with,unbeknownst to them, have picked up rape victim Trish Martin on the highway. As we pick up the scene, John & Martha are still arguing and are now trying to decide what to do with Trish.</i><br /><br />JOHN - Look....All I'm saying is she could be a prostitute. Have you even considered that?<br /><br />MARTHA - John...Have you even noticed the bruises on this woman's face?<br /><br />JOHN - No because I'm too busy driving and getting us home alive and in one piece.<br /><br />MARTHA - John, I think she's been raped.<br /><br />JOHN - How do you know that?<br /><br />MARTHA - I just do.<br /><br /><i>Trish begins to doze off to sleep</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Noticing Trish's dozing off) - Poor thing looks like she didn't even sleep a wink last night.<br /><br />JOHN - Not surprising. She probably partied all night in a wild sex party.<br /><br />MARTHA - <i>Ohh John...</i> (To Trish, catching her in her last waking moment) - Sweetie, where would you like us to drop you off?<br /><br />TRISH (Barely awake, but still able to speak) - Take me home. Please, just take me home.<br /><br /><i>Trish falls asleep, much to John's dismay, but not to his surprise</i><br /><br />JOHN - Well....All I'm just saying is we don't know anything about this girl. And yet, you've got her in the back seat of our car. And now she's dozed off to sleep.<br /><br />MARTHA - Well call it Women's Intuition.<br /><br />JOHN - I prefer to call it <b>STUPIDITY</b>. How do we know she's not a fugitive or a terrorist or an axe murderer or something?<br /><br />MARTHA - <i>Ohh John....</i>Does she look like someone who could kill anyone?<br /><br />JOHN - I've seen psychos with nicer looks than hers.<br /><br /><i>As they travel further and further down the highway, they also get closer and closer to home. Before they know it, the Cedarville skyline can be seen off in the distance.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - The Al Faheed Family Residence</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/NestorSerrano-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>As we pick up the scene, Clarita & Khalil Al Faheed can be seen eating their breakfast. Khalil is also reading the newspaper.</i><br /><br />CLARITA - Have you any plans today?<br /><br />KHALIL - Yes. I have a very important meeting.<br /><br />CLARITA - Ohh....With....Uhhh....What's his name....Michael?<br /><br />KHALIL - Yes, the architect of the building my company is working on.<br /><br /><i>Just then, Aruba walks in and grabs a granola bar.</i><br /><br />CLARITA (To Aruba) - Good Morning.<br /><br /><i>Aruba returns the greeting</i><br /><br />KHALIL (Noticing that Aruba looks as though he's ready to walk out the door) - Aruba, aren't you going to sit down?<br /><br />ARUBA - I have no time. Big day ahead.<br /><br />CLARITA (Concerned about Aruba's apparent choice of malnourishment, not knowing he grabbed a granola bar) - <i>No time for breakfast?</i><br /><br />ARUBA - Yes. I've got some big tests today. Well...Gotta run. Later.<br /><br /><i>Aruba begins to leave.</i><br /><br />KHALIL (Calm but firm) - <b>ARUBA</b>.<br /><br /><i>Aruba stops dead in his tracks upon hearing his name shouted out by Khalil</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Not knowing what sort of trouble he got himself into) - Yes father?<br /><br />KHALIL (Firm) - If there's tradition you <b>will</b> follow while under this roof, it is sitting down at the family table, enjoying the first meal of the day and discussing your plans for the day. I don't care what you have on your schedule. Do I make myself clear?<br /><br />ARUBA - Yes father.<br /><br />CLARITA - You're father's right, Aruba. When you walk into those classrooms to take those tests today, it's much better to show up properly nourished and ready to go than to go in there hungry and wishing you had eaten earlier. It's <i>always</i> better that way. I'll get you a bowl of cereal.<br /><br />ARUBA (Resigned to the fact he's not going to be allowed to leave before he eats breakfast) - Alright, but I really don't have time, which is why I grabbed this granola bar.<br /><br />KHALIL - Take it with you. You can leave the very second you finish your cereal.<br /><br /><i>Clarita returns with Aruba's cereal</i><br /><br />KHALIL (To Clarita) - So, what plans do you have today?<br /><br />ARUBA - Yeah Mom...<br /><br />CLARITA - Ohh....Not much. My assistant and I will mostly be doing inventory to determine what's salvagable and what's not after the vandalism yesterday.<br /><br />ARUBA - I wished some people here would just grow up and start treating us with more respect.<br /><br />CLARITA - It's not <i>us</i> they hate. It's the people who claim to represent our best interests - but really don't - who just happen to be our brethren, that they hate.<br /><br />ARUBA - I know. But between the people who always trash our front yard, the people who vandalized your store and the bullies at school, sometimes I wonder.<br /><br />CLARITA (In near shock over Aruba's confession) - Aruba, are you being bullied?<br /><br />ARUBA (Trying to show how much of a man he has become) - Mom, I can handle it.<br /><br />CLARITA - Well still, you really should tell somebody at school. It's their job to deal with things like that.<br /><br />KHALIL (Confirming what Clarita just said) - Your mother's right. You really should speak to someone at school. You should speak to your counselor.<br /><br />ARUBA - Yesterday's incident got the attention of Mr. Beasley, the principal.<br /><br />CLARITA - What did he say?<br /><br />ARUBA - He said I should speak to my counselor.<br /><br />KHALIL - That doesn't sound like a very bad idea.<br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - Stacy's House</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/bradmartin/bradmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stacymcfadden/stacymcfadden-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>Brad & Stacy are seen playfully frolicking around in the kitchen. As we pick up the scene, Brad seems ready to pick up where he left off the night before while Stacy wants to eat breakfast first.</i><br /><br />BRAD (Jokingly frustrated as Stacy moves about the kitchen, intentionally trying to evade him) - C'mon babe.<br /><br /><i>Brad finally catches up to her, hugs her body from behind, and begins necking her</i><br /><br />STACY (Turning around) - C'mon Brad. Let me at least get breakfast down first.<br /><br />BRAD (Humorously sarcastic) - You can have breakfast later.<br /><br />STACY - Yeah well I'm not a hunk of a sex machine like you. Unlike you men, us women require nourishment.<br /><br />BRAD - I wouldn't <i>exactly</i> call myself a sex machine. But I am <b>INCREDIBLY</b> horny.<br /><br />STACY (Giggling) - That's obvious.<br /><br /><i>Just then, the doorbell rings</i><br /><br />STACY (Wondering who it could be at her door since she's not expecting anyone) - Better get that...<br /><br /><i>Stacy heads for the door</i><br /><br />BRAD - I'll get it.<br /><br />STACY - No, that's okay. I've got it.<br /><br />BRAD - Alright. I'll get breakfast then.<br /><br /><i>Brad gets out the pancake griddle, waffle maker and ingredients to make pancakes and waffles. Meanwhile Stacy answers the door and finds Michelle on the other side</i><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" /><br>STACY - <i>Michelle</i>. C'mon in.<br /><br />MICHELLE - Thanks.<br /><br /><i>Stacy opens the door and Michelle walks inside</i><br /><br />STACY - Can I get you anything?<br /><br />MICHELLE - No...No thanks. I'm just here on a social call. You know....To take a break from the chaos that is my hotel right now.<br /><br />STACY (Thinking how weird that sounds) - <i>Ohh??</i><br /><br />MICHELLE (Sighing non-chalantly) <i>Yep!</i> I've got 1200 people coming for some huge wildlife preservation convention. As such, as you can probably imagine, the preparations for it inside the place are <i>chaotic</i> to say the least.<br /><br /><i>Michelle's cell phone rings. She answers it as Stacy goes off to the kitchen to give Michelle some privacy and to check on breakfast</i><br /><br />MICHELLE - <b>Michelle here.....No I said 1200.....How many do we have?....700?....Ohh brother....Alright, alright....I'll call Brad and put him on it......Yeah, talk you later.</b><br /><br /><i>Michelle hangs up and flips her phone shut as she shakes her head in disbelief and puts her hands on her forehead and over her face as if she was experiencing a headache, but Brad, who overheard the conversation, doesn't pick up on this.</i><br /><br />BRAD (To Michelle) - Put me on what?<br /><br />MICHELLE (Disgusted & thinking Brad might've made a huge screw up) - You know who was just on the phone?<br /><br />BRAD - Uhh....Well I <i>think</i> I have a fairly good idea.....<br /><br />MICHELLE (Still showing her anger) - Well that was Rob. (Now wanting to determine if Brad <i>indeed</i> made a mistake) - Just <b>how many</b> of those customized plates did you order last week?<br /><br />BRAD (Sensing Michelle's anger and wanting to set the record straight) - Well....To be on the safe side, I ordered 1500.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Realizing Brad didn't make a mistake, but still nevertheless showing her anger) - Well, do you know how many of them showed up? Less than <b><u>HALF OF THAT</u></b>.<br /><br />BRAD (Alarmed) - You're kidding.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Calming down) - Heh...I wish I were. And here's the clincher - I have a confirmed head count of some 1200 strong coming. You know what <i><u>THAT</u></i> means Brad? It means that some 500+ people will be eating off plates which <i><u>WE</u></i> own.<br /><br />BRAD (Wishing that something could be done) - Well there's nothing that can be done now.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Trying to point out the significance of this disaster and its possible ramnifications) - Brad, you don't get it. Those people paid me to order those customized plates. <b><u><i>WE DON'T OWN THEM</i></u></b>. They do. And now they're gonna be some 500 short. <b>That affects the hotel's bottom line.</b> Not to mention our image.<br /><br />BRAD (Trying to calm Michelle down) - <i>Calm down.</i> There's nothing we can do at this point. The convention is <u><b>TODAY</b></u>, like it or not. It's attendees are arriving <u><b>TODAY</b></u>, like it or not. So, like it or not Michelle, there's nothing we can do.<br /><br />MICHELLE - Well either way, I need you to go into work and help Rob do damage control, though I haven't the foggiest clue <i>how</i>.<br /><br />BRAD (Admitting this on a wing and a prayer) - Well I was kind of hoping you'd give me the day off.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Floored & shocked at what she just heard) - <b>Brad....Have you not been listening???</b><br /><br /><i>She begins fumbling for words before continuing</i><br /><br />MICHELLE (Continuing, but still reeling from the bombshell Brad just dropped on her and in a panicky state of mind) - No....No.....No. No way Brad. I can't give you the day off. I've got 1200 people coming to the hotel for a convention which is already turning into a disaster. No...I'm sorry Brad.<br /><br />BRAD (Resigned to the fact that he won't be getting the day off) - Okay...Okay. No need to have a cow over the matter.<br /><br />MICHELLE (Apologetic) - I'm sorry Brad. Didn't mean to take it all out on you. But I <i>am</i> about to have a cow over the customized plates matter though. I mean <b>HOW COULD THEY <u><i>POSSIBLY</i></u> SCREW UP THE ORDER LIKE THAT</b>??<br /><br /><i>Brad shrugs his shoulders. Meanwhile Stacy walks in wondering what could possibly be going on</i><br /><br />STACY - What's going on here guys?<br /><br />MICHELLE - It's nothin'. Just work stuff. Just got a bombshell dropped on me. By the way Brad, <i>what you doing here</i>?<br /><br />BRAD - Spent the night here<br /><br /><i>Brad & Stacy wink and look at each other as Stacy pours the coffee for everyone.</i>.<br /><br /><b>SCENE SEVEN - John & Martha's Car</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/johnmahoney/larrybryggman-thumb.jpg" /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marthamahoney/peggymccay-thumb.jpg" /><br><i>John, Martha & Trish are back in the Cedarville Metropolitan Area. As we pick up the scene, Trish is sleeping while John & Martha argue over where to drop her off.</i><br /><br />MARTHA (Trying to be as quiet as possible so as to not wake Trish up) - John, she belongs in the hospital<br /><br />JOHN (Also trying to be as quitet as possible so as to not wake Trish up, but is also tired of his wife driving him crazy as well) - Martha, she said she wants to go home<br /><br />MARTHA - Well we don't know where that is so why don't we just drop her off at the hospital and let her get her own ride from there.<br /><br />JOHN - Well why don't you just simply wake her and find out?<br /><br />MARTHA (Stunned & shocked he would even make such a suggestion) - <b><i>JOHN....</i></b><br /><br />JOHN (Finally giving in to Martha in the hopes it'll shut her up) - <b><i>Alright....Alright.</i></b> We'll take her to the hospital. But if I catch heat for it from the ER staff, you won't hear the end of it.<br /><br /><i>Martha shakes her head. Meanwhile, a few minutes later, <u><b>Cedarville Memorial Hospital</b></u> is seen off in the distance. A few minutes after that, John pulls off the highway and heads for the ER area of the hospital and pulls in. Almost immediately, one of the ER staff members comes out with a stretcher.</i><br /><br />JOHN (To the ER staff member) - We really don't need a stretcher. A wheelchair will suffice.<br /><br /><i>The staff member heads back in with the stretcher and returns with a wheelchair instead. John, Martha and the ER staff member all help a groggy Trish Martin transfer from the car to the wheelchair. They then escort her into the hospital.</i><br /><br />EMT #1 (To John, jokingly) - What'd you manage to drag in this time John?<br /><br /><i>Other staff members chuckle at the joke. Meanwhile one of the female staff members visually examined</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 (Forming an opinion of their new patient) - <b><i>Ohh my god</i></b>. This woman has been violated in every imaginable way possible.<br /><br /><i>One of the male EMT's takes a closer look at Trish and realizes the seriousness of the situation. As such, he to take the initiative to lead the charge of caring for Trish.</i><br /><br />EMT #1 (Now barking out orders & taking charge) - Alright, let's get her on a stretcher and put her in an exam room. Which one is available.<br /><br />FEMALE EMT #2 - Exam 5.<br /><br /><i>John & the hospital staff help Trish make the transition from the wheelchair to a waiting stretcher</i><br /><br />EMT #1 (Continuing to bark out orders as he continues to take charge) - Alright, let's put her in Exam 5. (Pointing to an ER nurse) - You....Get a rape kit. We'll need one just in case. And get a photographer too while you're at it. <i>The nurse acknowledges the request</i> (Pointing to another ER nurse) - You....Call the police. Tell them we have a female assault victim. Possible rape. <i>The nurse acknowledges the request</i>. John....We're gonna need a statement from you and your wife.<br /><br />JOHN - Don't worry, you'll have it.<br /><br /><i>John begins to feel guilty over the things he said about her without closely examining her while in the field</i><br /><br />JOHN - My god....What that woman must be going through.<br /><br /><i>Meanwhile Trish begins to snap out of her sleepy state</i><br /><br />TRISH (Confused) - Where am I? <i>Where am I</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 - You're in the hospital, Ma'am. What's your name? Can you tell me your name?<br /><br /><i>Trish gives the EMT her first name, but does so with great difficulty, which is brought by the shame and guilt she has for what happened to her.</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 - Okay Trish, what's your last name? Can you tell me your last name?<br /><br /><i>Trish also manages to give the EMT her last name as well, but does so with great difficulty, which is brought by the shame and guilt she has for what happened to her.</i><br /><br />FEMALE EMT #1 - Okay Ms. Martin, we're gonna take care of you, okay?<br /><br />EMT #2 - Yes, we'll take good care of you.<br /><br /><i>The staff prepare and equip the room to treat Trish for any and all injuries she may have sustained. Meanwhile, one of the staff members speaks with John & his wife to find out what they know, which of course is nothing. The police have been called and a rape kit arrives from the lab</i><br /><br />EMT #2 - Think we'll need it?<br /><br />EMT #1 - I hope not. But just to cover all the bases, it's better that we do.<br /><br /><i>Suddenly Trish begins to scream out when she notices one of the male EMT's looking between her legs and poking around with his gloved fingers</i><br /><br />TRISH (Screaming) - <b><u><i>GET THEM OUT OF ME.....GET THEM OUT OF ME.....GET THEM OUT OF ME!!! Ohh god......</i></u></b><br /><br /><i>The male EMT jumps back and removes his fingers fearing that she was referring to his fingers, but Trish repeats the screams, which leads the staff to thinking she's referring to something else, but they can't figure out what. Meanwhile Trish just lays in the stretcher with her legs closed and crying</i><br /><br />TRISH (Crying) - <i>Ohh god. It's so awful.....</i><br /><br /><i>Staff members are now perplexed as to what she's talking about. As the scene closes, our virtual camera shows Trish crying as she lays in the stretcher with her legs still closed as the camera fades to black.</i><br /><br /><b>On The NEXT Edition Of <u><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/">AGAINST THE STORM</a></u></b><br /><br />* The Al Faheeds are targets of more trouble. Could this be the thing they need to sit down with Stephanie?<br /><br />* Stephanie complains of a series of morning sickness cases to her doctor. Could she be? Naah...Couldn't be. Could it?<br /><br />* Cassandra gets word on her case from Stanley. Could she be headed for court?<br /><br />* Michelle gets a surprise visitor to her hotel, but will it be a pleasant one?<br /><br />All this & more on the NEXT edition of <a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/">AGAINST THE STORM</a><br><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/close/atsclose.asx">CUE ATS Standard Close (Windows Media Link)</a><br /><br />COPYRIGHT & LEGAL NOTICE<br />This site is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any character, place or event is totally coincidental. All images INCLUDING those used as cast members, are used on this site are solely intended for illustrative purposes and in no way support, endorse or show any participation on the subjects behalves.<br /><br />THIS SITE NOR ITS ACCOUNT OWNER DO **NOT** MAKE A PROFIT OF **ANY** KIND. 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As we all know, that robbery was at Mr. Gamble's Grocery Store, a small ma-and-pa style neighborhood corner convience store. As we pick up the scene, David & Marcie have just arrived and are beginning to get an assessment of what apparently went down</i><br /><br />DAVID (To one of the many patrol officers on scene) - What have we got?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER (Responding to David's question) - Another robbery.<br /><br />MARCIE - What'd they take this time?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER - Just about everything. Cleaned out the safe too. Though it looked like they were in a bit of a rush to do that.<br /><br />DAVID - Ohh? How's that?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER - Left a few dollar bills behind on the floor. Looks like they just grabbed what they could and left.<br /><br />MARCIE - Any idea who might have done this?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER - Not by name no. But they left a nice little surprise for you in the VCR in back. We decided to leave it as it was till you got here.<br /><br /><i>The patrol officer looks behind him and up at the video camera</i><br /><br />MARCIE - I'll go check it out.<br /><br />DAVID (To Marcie) - Alright. <i>Marcie spots Mr. Gamble's body on the floor.</i> Who's the stiff?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER - We think the stiff's the owner.<br /><br />DAVID - Any witnesses?<br /><br />PATROL OFFICER - Not a soul.<br /><br />DAVID (Rolling his eyes nonchalantly) - Of course not. Why doesn't that surprise me?<br /><br />MARCIE (Calling out to his partner and wife) - <i>David</i><br /><br />DAVID (In response) - Comin'<br /><br /><i>David races to where Marcie is in a back room where the security camera equipment is</i><br /><br />MARCIE - There's something I think you should see - Sitting down.<br /><br />DAVID - Sweetie, if there's something I should see, I'll see it standing up. Thank you very much.<br /><br />MARCIE - Alright, but consider yourself warned.<br /><br />DAVID (Thinking that Marcie is acting rather peculiar and gives her a look that shows his suspicion) - Warned? About what?<br /><br /><i>Marcie shows portions of the tape of Trish before the robbery and during the robbery through the time which Trish and the robbers are seen leaving the store. David looks on in shock and total disbelief</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN (Windows Media Player Link)</a></b><br /><br />DAVID (In a state of shock and denial) - No. That is <b>not</b> Trish. That couldn't possibly be my sister.<br /><br />MARCIE (Being honest) - David, the camera doesn't lie. You know that.<br /><br />DAVID - That <b>has</b> to be somebody else who just looks like her. You know she's incapable of taking part in a robbery.<br /><br />MARCIE (Thinking that David just accused Marcie of accusing Trish of taking part in a robbery and in a half-whisper to avoid attracting attention) - I'm not saying she did take part.<br /><br />DAVID - You think she was somehow kidnapped?<br /><br />MARCIE - Would seem that way.<br /><br />DAVID - Well.....<i>Somebody</i> had to have seen or heard <i>something</i>.<br /><br />MARCIE - Yeah, well you know this neighborhood. People tend to stick to themselves.<br /><br />DAVID - Yeah. That's the problem.<br /><br /><i>A patrol officer enters</i><br /><br />PATROL OFFICER (To David & Marcie) - Excuse me. Captain's here.<br /><br />DAVID (Rolling his eyes, knowing he's gonna have to find a way to explain to him that the lone witness is his sister, who is undoubtedly with the robbers-turned-murderers against her will) - Ohh brother.<br /><br /><i>Marcie stops the VCR containing the tape, gabs the tape, shuts off the machine and exits. David follows suit.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - The Getaway Van</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>When we left our last episode, the driver of the getaway van and Rapist #1 (who also shot & killed Mr. Gamble back at the robbery scene) had switched places, with the driver now in back and Rapist #1 now behind the wheel. As we pick up the action in this scene, they are driving further and further down the Interstate and Rapist #2 and the getaway driver, who in essence has become Rapist #3, continue to have their idea of fun with Trish, obviously at her expense and disliking as heavy metal music rocks on in the background and Trish continues to whine, moan, wince and silently cry and beg for mercy while Rapist #2 bangs away with his massive manhood buried deep in her vagina and Rapist #3 continues to hold Trish by a large clump of hair as he calls her names and forces her to suck on his manhood</i><br /><br />RAPIST #3 (To Trish) - Take that down your throat you fuckin' street whore.<br /><br />RAPIST #2 (To Trish) - You love it this way, dontcha bitch?<br /><br />RAPIST #3 (To Rapist #2 as he looks down at Trish's head with his massive manhood stuffed in her mouth) - Hell yeah she does. She loves gangbangs. All street whores love 'em.<br /><br />RAPIST #2 - Well I think it's high time someone make a mommy out of this bitch.<br /><br />RAPIST #3 (Sensing his buddy is about ready to ejaculate inside of Trish) - Ya gotta do it?<br /><br />RAPIST #2 (Breathing heavy) - Yeah. I gotta <i>DO</i> this bitch.<br /><br />RAPIST #3 (Laughing) - Do it man. Let's get this bitch pregnant.<br /><br /><i>Rapist #1 laughs knowing what his buddy in the back is feeling having just done it to Trish himself as he admires his other buddy's imagination and as he continues to drive the van down the road. </i><br /><br /><i>Meanwhile, Rapist #2 puts Trish in various positions, fucking her all the while. Trish reists to some extent, but each time she resists, she is physically assaulted in some way that quashes any further resistance. As the distance from Cedarville and hours both contunie to add up, both Rapist #2 and Rapist #3 each have their way with Trish. First with Rapist #2 finishing off what he started, then Rapist #3 (formerly just the getaway driver) takes his turn. All the while, Trish continues to resist, whine, moan, whince, silently cry and beg for mercy while the two men humiliate, batter, physically & verbally asault Trish in every conceivable fashion, sometimes with their genitals inside of her. It is as if they were rocking on with the music playing in the background. All of this is happening as they eventually cross the state line and Rapist #1 sort of looks on with pleasure as he drives down the road</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Channel 4 Studios</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>It's now shortly after 11:00 PM and the station is on the air with its 11:00 PM newscast. Stan Morrisey & Lydia Johnson are the anchors. As we pick up the scene, they are about to mention the incident at the Al Faheed residence and use it as a lead-in to a series which Channel 4 Action News Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton has been working on - Legal Muslim-American citizens & how they are treated in this country.</i><br /><br />LYDIA (The anchorwoman reading from the TelePrompter) - A sizable group of hecklers gathered in front of the home of a Cedarville family earlier tonight who are legal immigrants to the US. (Video from the incident starts to roll and is broadcast to viewers of the newscast) The racous was so large and intense that the Cedarville PD had to call the riot squad to bring things under control. It also also got the attention of City Councilwoman Lisa Gordon, who lives in the area.<br /><br />COUNCILWOMAN GORDON (In an on-camera interview addressing her constituents, and utlimately all of Cedarville) - <i>This is an outrage. <b>This is UMAERICAN.</b> I ask my consituents...How would <b>YOU</b> like it if they did the same thing <b>TO YOU</b>? You wouldn't like it too well, would you? Well, how do you think</i> (Pointing at the front door of the Al Faheed residence) <i>these people feel?</i><br /><br />LYDIA (Continuing) - Police report over 50 arrests were made in the incident despite pleas to get the crowd to disperse.<br /><br />STAN (The anchorman also reading from the TelePrompter) - And that leads us to a Channel 4 Action News Investigative Report on just how legal immigrants, particularly muslims and mexicans, are being treated in this country. Channel 4 Action News Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton now joins us in the studio and Stephanie, some of the stuff you've uncovered is pretty shocking.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (To Stan & Lydia) - It is pretty shocking indeed Stan & Lydia (Now facing the camera as she continues) - Picture yourself in this situation. You're a minority. A Mexican or a Muslim. You've gone through all the hassle and filed all the paperwork and followed all the steps you need to in order to become a legal immigrant to the U.S. Now what? You find a place to live. Find some work or maybe even open up a business. You're paying taxes. You don't break any laws. You're proud of what you're doing and what you've accomplished. Then someone comes along and ruins everything. Unfortunately, in this highly charged political climate, this is the life legal immigrants have to face each and every day. But as you're no doubt aware, there's been a rash of hate crimes in the city against legal immigrants, particularly muslims, lately. One city leader says she plans to do something about it. We decided to go further. We decided to dig up some statistics. And suffice to say, it's pretty shocking.<br /><br /><i>The scene now shifts to Clarita's Fancy Furniture store, which was hit earlier by vandalism. Stephanie and her crew were there outside while police were inside investigating</i><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Now on videotape from the furniture shop and slowly walking back towards the cameraman) - This is Clarita's Fancy Furniture. It is owned by this woman <b>(See picture above)</b> As you can see, it was hit by vandals. It is just one of many cases like this which are still currently unsolved and buried in the vaults of the Cedarville Police Department.<br /><br />CEDARVILLE PD PIO (In an interview from the furniture shop) - <i>It's a sad thing for us to admit, but Cedarville is one of the leaders in the country when it comes to hate crimes. It's unfortunate, but it's true.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Facing the camera and still at the furniture store) - And that, says one city leader, is a statistic, that must change.<br /><br />COUNCILWOMAN GORDON (In a taped on-camera interview from the furniture shop) - <i>Why true American citizens don't have respect and consideration for legal, tax-paying immigrants just.....eh....Boggles the mind.</i><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Now seen back in the studio on live TV and facing the camera) - Now, we should add that Cedarville's statistics are currently WAY higher than the national average. In fact, hate crimes nationally have been <b><a href="http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:GZM1Oiu3c2MJ:www.saalt.org/pdfs/Hate_Crimes_Impact.pdf+hate%2Bcrimes%2Bagainst%2Blegal%2Bimmigrants%2Bstatistics&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=9">on a decline over the past few years</a></b> <b><a href="http://www.saalt.org/pdfs/Hate_Crimes_Impact.pdf">(Adobe Acrobat PDF Version Here)</a></b> but Cedarville, for whatever reason, is lagging in that area. The U.S. Attorney General's office here in Cedarville told me this afternnon that this is a trend they want very much to change. (Now facing Stan & Lydia as the camera pans out) - Now tommorrow Stan & Lydia, we hope to be talking to this Muslim family in order to get a feel for what it's like to be a Muslim legal immigrant living in the United States and the challenges they face.<br /><br />STAN (Facing Stephanie) - Alright. Sounds like an interesting follow-up. We look forward to it. Thanks Stephanie.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - You bet.<br /><br /><i>The station's news music begins to play in the background as the camera now squares in on Stan & Lydia)</i><br /><br />LYDIA (Now facing the camera) - Coming up next on Channel 4 Action News at 11:00, Joe Weinstein has your weather forecast and it's shaping up to be rather interesting.<br /><br />STAN (Also now facing the camera) - And Cliff Jorgensen has all the sports highlights. So stay with us. You're watching Channel 4 Action News at 11:00.<br /><br /><i>The news music plays as we switch to the next scene</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - The FonDuLac Restaurant</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/robwarner/PeterParros-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michellemonroe/victoriarowell-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>It is now 2:00 AM and Maitre' D' Rob Warren is talking to Michael Carlotti at the bar as he & owner Michelle Monroe prepare to close for the night. Michael had been at the restaurant since about 7:15 PM waiting for Trish to arrive. Meanwhile, Rob tries to convince him that he'd been stood up</i><br /><br />ROB (To Michael) - Man, It's 2:00 AM. Time to close up. Time for me to get on outta here.<br /><br />MICHAEL (To Rob - Certain that here has to be some logical explaination for Trish not showing up and looking somewhat depressed) - Why don't you just go on home man.<br /><br />ROB (Trying to be helpful by pointing out a fact) - Hey....You ain't the first guy who's been stood up around here. And you certainly won't be the last.<br /><br />MICHAEL - I wasn't stood up. I just wished I knew where she was. She could at least call. There's gotta be a reason. But what?<br /><br />ROB - You know what I think? I think she's probably at that comfy little loft the two of you currently have trying to come up with an explaination, but she simply can't.<br /><br />MICHELLE (To Rob as she walks up to the bar) - Ready. (Now noticing Michael) - You're <i>still</i> here?<br /><br />ROB (To Michelle) - He hasn't left since he got here.<br /><br />MICHELLE (To Michael) - Well you're gonna have to leave now because we're leaving and, as you can tell, there's nobody else in the place.<br /><br />MICHAEL (Noticing the time & obvious lack of people in the place) - Yeah, I guess I'm gonna have to now. Ohh well. See ya guys tomorrow. <br /><br /><i>Michael exits</i><br /><br />ROB (To Michelle) - What do you suppose happened To Trish?<br /><br />MICHELLE (In response) - Darned if I know.<br /><br />ROB - It's not like her to stand up a date like that. Especially Michael.<br /><br />MICHELLE - Well...As my mother would always say....<i>Live & Let Live</i>. C'mon, let's get outta here and have a date of our own - <i>between the sheets</i> (Raising her eyebrows).<br /><br /><i>Rob gets the hint and follows her out the door.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Just Outside Mr. Gamble's Grocery Store</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/captainscottgoldman/michaeleaston-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>When we left Mr. Gamble's Grocery Store, David was convinced he saw Marcie sister Trish in the store surveillance tape & had told Marcie as much. Captain Rick Goldman arrived a few minutes later. As we pick up the scene now, the Cedarville PD is just wrapping up their investigation of this robbery/homicide</i><br /><br />RICK (To the lab crew who showed up to gather scientific evidence) - Thanks a bunch guys.<br /><br /><i>David & Marcie now exit the store, which is being reinforced with more yellow tape. The closed sign is then displayed in the window</i><br /><br />DAVID (To Rick) - Well that about wraps it up.<br /><br />RICK (Looking at the scene as Mr. Gamble's body is loaded into the coroner's wagon) - I want these bastards.<br /><br />MARCIE - Well, if there's nothing else, I think it's time we get out of here.<br /><br /><i>Knowing there's nothing they can do at the scene till they go home and get some sleep, David & Marcie try to leave, but Rick stops them.</i><br /><br />RICK (To David & Marcie) - Hold on a minute. I've been noticing something between the two of you.<br /><br />MARCIE (To Rick - Curiously) - What could that be?<br /><br />RICK - The two of you seem to be rather 'tense' throughout this whole investigation. Would one of you care to tell me why?<br /><br /><i>Realizing they can't hide it forever and she may have been caught trying to hide it, Marcie makes a confession</i><br /><br />MARCIE (To Rick - Reluctantly & much to David's chagrin, who follows her, knowing what she's about to show Rick) - Follow me.<br /><br /><i>David, Marcie & Rick all head back inside the store to the back room where the surveillance equipment is. David activates a monitor, pops in the tape, queues it up to where he thinks Trish is seen just before the robbery and lets it play till Trish and robbers/murderers leave the store</i><br /><br />MARCIE - The woman in the tape is David's sister.<br /><br />RICK (Realizing what must be done) - Ohh brother. We'd better get hard copies of every face on that tape except the corpse and put out an APB for them. I'm afraid this includes the girl.<br /><br />MARCIE (To Rick) - Given the timeline, they could be well across the state.<br /><br />RICK - Which is why it'll be inter-agency. If they're anywhere in America, they'll be found. That leads me to this. Before we go expeinding all kinds of resources looking for your sister, I need to know one thing. Is there <b>any</b> chance at all that....<br /><br />DAVID (Adamantly interrupting Rick) - ....<b>NO.</b> She's not that kind of person.<br /><br />RICK (Feeling reassured about the woman in the video, whom we know is Trish) - Alright. That leads me to this. And neither of you are going to like it. As of this moment, I have no choice but to take the two of you off the case.<br /><br />DAVID (Begging and in near shock) - But Captain....We can handle this.<br /><br />RICK (Adamant) - No. It's done David. You're off the case.<br /><br /><i>David & Rick continue the diatribe. David insisting that he and Marcie can still handle the case and Rick insisting that he has no alternative but to take them off the case</i><br /><br />DAVID (Really begging) - Captain, I can assure you we won't do anything to embarrass the department. We want these bastards just as much as you do. Just give us a chance.<br /><br />RICK (With the strongest authority he can dish out) - No Detective. It's done. You're both off the case. Besides if I let the two of you handle this case now, I'd have everyone from IA to the mayor's office clamouring down my back. I'm sorry Detective. But you know the regs as well as I do. You're personally involved. Now go home and get some sleep so you can report to work tomorrow and work on your other cases. <b>That's an order Detectives</b>.<br /><br /><i>Rick storms out, taking the tape with him</i>.<br /><br />DAVID (Mainly to himself in disgust after Rick leaves) - Like hell we're off this case.<br /><br />MARCIE (To David) - Honey, he's right. We can't handle this case. Not now <br /><br />DAVID - I wanna solve this - For Trish. I'm gonna get these bastards.<br /><br />MARCIE - Fine then, but if you insist on being the arresting officer of record and breaking the rules in the process, the least I can do is supply the handcuffs.<br /><br /><i>Marcie dangles her handcuffs in front of David in sarcasm</i><br /><br />DAVID - As far as the paperwork goes, you'll be the arresting officer of record. I just wanna be there.<br /><br />MARCIE (Shaking her head) - Whatever. Let's just get the fuck out of here and go home.<br /><br /><i>David attempts to grab the tape, but doesn't realize that Rick took off with it until he opens the VCR door</i><br /><br />DAVID (In disgust) - Fuck. He's got the tape.<br /><br />MARCIE - Well that really shouldn't be a surprise. Remember, we are off the case. Now let's just get out of here, go home and clear our heads. There's nothing we can do now but wait.<br /><br />DAVID (Feeling desperate and wanting to do something - anything to find and, if need be, help Trish) - That's just it. I can't just go home and wait. I should be out there looking for her.<br /><br />MARCIE - David, you heard the Captain. He's gonna have every cop in the country looking for her. <b>EVERY BADGE</b>. Now, let's just go home, get to bed and get some sleep so that we can go back to work tomorrow with clearer heads. Besides, we don't even know where she is, let alone where to start looking. Now, I'm going home. If you aren't coming with me, I'll meet you there - in bed sleeping.<br /><br />DAVID - That's easy for you to do. You don't have a sister out there, most likely out in the middle of nowhere and probably fighting for her life.<br /><br />MARCIE - No I don't. But I have a sister-in-law who is. Now, let's just go home. Okay?<br /><br />DAVID (Feeling like he should be doing something other than going home) - Whatever.<br /><br /><i>Marcie walks up to comfort David as they leave together.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - The back of the getaway van</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>When we last left Trish and her rapists, Rapists #2 and #3 were busy having their way with her. As we pick up the scene now, the van is pulled over to the side of a quiet road and the three rapists and Trish are all in the back. With everything quiet in the van and her attackers all asleep, Trish sees this as an opportunity to try to escape. She attempts to gather what little torn clothing she can and puts what is wearable back on. The rest of it, she just simply grabs and puts over her body. She is making noises all the while, which eventually gets the attention of one of her attackers.</i><br /><br />RAPIST #3 (Reaching out to Trish, who had just begun to open the back door) - Hey babe. Where the fuck do you think you're goin'? You're so fuckin' easy. Kiss me bitch.<br /><br /><i>Rapist #3 forces his face into hers and his tounge into her mouth as he kisses Trish on the lips. Trish responds by slapping his face and spitting in it.</i><br /><br />RAPIST #3 (As he slaps Trish in the face) - FUCKIN' BITCH.<br /><br />RAPIST #1 (To Rapist #3) - What the fuck are you doin' to her man?<br /><br />RAPIST #3 (In response) - This fuckin' bitch slapped me in the face and spit at me. (To Trish) - FUCKIN' WHORE.<br /><br />RAPIST #1 (To Rapist #1) - So fuckin' what. Get over it. (To Trish) - Come here baby. You need your beauty sleep. Come lay down next to me.<br /><br /><i>Just to avoid being assaulted again, she complies. But over an hour later, she tries again to escape, again making noises that would awaken her attackers, but this time neither of them seem to notice it. Trish opens the back door of the van again. But this time, she gets out. Still dazed and confused from all the beating she took, she begins her walk to freedom. With nothing for footwear and very little for clothing, she slowly makes her way back in the direction of where the van had been, assuming that is the way home. As inches turn to feet, feet turn to miles, minutes become hours and as the sun begins to rise in the horizon behind her, Trish every so often squats down to the ground, trying to squirt out as much of the sperm her attackers dumped inside of her as she can. When she eventually realizes the amount of sperm there may be inside of her and the depths in which it may be located, she begins to fear that one of them may have dumped enough inside of her to get her pregnant. This fear is ultimately confirmed when she starts to feel sperm inside of her that just won't come out.</i><br /><br />TRISH (Now beginning to cry) - No. Please god no. I can't be. I just can't be It's so wrong.<br /><br /><i>Our virtual camera pans out to an aerial shot of the area, with Trish being little more than a tiny speck alongside a road as her cry echoes out</i><br /><br />TRISH (Now yelling) - <b>NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!</b><br /><br /><i>Her cry is heard for miles as the area she is in is like a desert, only not as cold at night nor as hot during the day. Plus, she's at the side of the only road in the area.</i><br /><br /><b>On The NEXT Edition Of <u><i>AGAINST THE STORM</i></u></b><br /><br />* Trish is found and taken to the hospital. How will Michael react when he learns what happened to her? How will her brother David react?<br /><br />* The Al Faheeds are targets of more trouble. Could this be the thing they need to sit down with Stephanie?<br /><br />* Stephanie complains of a series of morning sickness cases to her doctor. <i>Could she be?</i> Naah...Couldn't be. <i>Could it?</i><br /><br />* Cassandra gets word on her case from Stanley. Could she be headed for court?<br /><br /><b>All this AND MORE On The NEXT Edition Of <i><u>AGAINST THE STORM</u></i></b><br /><br /><b>Cue slow guitar instrumental version of Standard ATS Close</b><br /><br /><i>As the music plays and credits roll, we see Trish via an aerial shot continuing to make her way down the road toward what she thinks is home. We also see Michael all alone in the apartment he and Trish share and David at home laying in bed awake while Marcie sleeps and thinking how he should really be out there looking for Trish. These scenes rotate in alternating fashion until fade out.</i>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-17131966808427721242006-01-02T15:32:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.433-06:00Episode 23 - Trish's Kidnapping & Rape<i>Due to extreme violence, adult language & graphic descriptions in and of some scenes and/or scene segments which may be offensive or sensitive for some some readers, Reader Discretion is advised.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE ONE - Trish & Michael's Apartment</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>As we pick up this portion of the scene, Michael has just walked in the door and has put his coat down on the couch. He then sees a note left by Trish on the coffee table.</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Picking up the note & reading it aloud) - <i>Out running an errand. Meet me at the Fon DuLac. Reservations are for 7:00 PM. See ya then. Love always, Trish</i><br /><br />MICHAEL (Reacting to the note as he puts it down) - Okay.<br /><br /><i>Michael grabs a quick drink from the bar, sits down, grabs the remote and turns on the news as he begins preparations for his evening.</i><br /><br /><b>Meanwhile at Mr. Gamble's Grocery Store</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Trish was running a quick errand to Mr. Gamble's Grocery store. But when trouble arrived in a form of a robbery, Trish tried to escape by sneaking out the front door, but was caught in the process. As we pick up the scene now, Trish is trying to talk her way out of the pickle she's now in.</i><br /><br />TRISH (Sounding & Looking Desperate) - I.....I....I won't tell anyone. I promise.<br /><br />THUG #2 (Laughing Comically) - You must think I'm stupid! You ain't goin' nowhere baby.<br /><br /><i>Trish now has the look of fear as she stares at him right in the eyes as we fade to black for the opening.</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN (Windows Media Player Link)</a></b><br /><br /><b>CONTINUING WITH SCENE ONE - Mr Gamble's Grocery Store</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>As we pick up the scene, Trish is seen staring at Thug #2 begging for mercy, but gets none</i><br /><br />TRISH (Desperate) - <i>Please</i>.<br /><br /><i>Thug #2 just laughs</i><br /><br />THUG #2 (To Thug #1) - Get over here.<br /><br /><i>Thug #2 grabs Trish's arm and walks her over to where his buddy, Thug #1 is and gets his attention</i><br /><br />THUG #2 (To Thug #1) - Hey. Caught this chick trying to sneak out on us.<br /><br /><i>Thug #1 turns and notices Trish</i><br /><br />THUG #1 (Admiring Trish's beautiful figure and devilishly grinning from ear to ear) - Well....Well....Well. Look what we have here. Heheheheh.<br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Attempting to get the attention away from Trish) - Why don't you leave her alone.<br /><br />THUG #1 (Turning back to Mr. Gamble and pulling his gun as well) - Why don't you go back to putting that money in that duffle bag. Better yet, pop the safe open too.<br /><br />MR. GAMBLE - The safe is time locked. If I open that, why.....<br /><br /><i>Thug #1 cocks his gun and points it at Mr Gamble.</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Seeing the gun) - Yes sir. Right away sir.<br /><br /><i>Mr. Gamble bends down to do something. Meanwhile as the scene changes, we see Trish frantically, yet silently, trying to look for a way out.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - The Al Faheed Family House</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/NestorSerrano-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>It is twenty minutes later. The Al Faheed's are sitting at the kitchen table and enjoying their dinner as they talk about their day</i><br /><br />KHALIL (To Aruba) - So, how was your day today Aruba.<br /><br />ARUBA (Responding to the question) - Those kids. They were at it again. I'm tellin' you, I don't know what I'm gonna do.<br /><br />CLARITA - Aruba, you can't let them get to you like that.<br /><br />KHALIL - Your mother's right. Not all Americans are like that.<br /><br />ARUBA - I know. I know. No one around here knows that better than me.<br /><br />CLARITA (Chuckling a little over Aruba's stretched imagination) - Well, I wouldn't quite <i>THAT</i> far now.<br /><br />KHALIL - Take that girl for example. What's her name? She seems like a nice girl.<br /><br />ARUBA - You mean Ash? Yeah. She's cool. Thinking of taking her out to Homecoming Night.<br /><br />CLARITA - Well that sounds wonderful.<br /><br />ARUBA (Trying to brush it off as if it's no big deal) - Yeah. I guess.<br /><br />CLARITA - Well, what are you waiting for?<br /><br />ARUBA - The right time.<br /><br /><i>Aruba begins to feel a little embarrassed about his social life being the topic of conversation</i><br /><br />ARUBA - Can we change the subject?<br /><br /><i>Just then, a loud breaking of the glass is heard from an adjacent room which sounds the burglar alarm. Almost immediately, Khalil can see a small crowd outside chanting TOWELS....TOWELS....TOWELS. Soon, the alarm company is on the phone with Clarita, who tells them what had happened. She is put on hold while the alarm company representative calls the Cedarville PD</i><br /><br />ARUBA - I can see I'm not the only one who's had problems with these people.<br /><br />KHALIL - We'll talk about this later Aruba.<br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Mr. Gamble's Grocery Store</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Mr. Gamble has just popped the safe to his little grocery store open as requested by one of the two robbers who also have Trish, who was in the store before the robbery while on an errand.</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Not seeing what's coming as he gets up) - There's the safe. It's open.<br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #1 - Thank you.<br /><br /><i>Robber/Thug #1 pulls his gun out, which has a silencer on the barrel, points it at Mr. Gamble and pulls the trigger several times. Mr. Gamble falls in a pile of heap as Trish looks on in horror. As Robber/Thug #1 climbs over the counter to grab the money, Trish feels something sticking her in the back as well.</i><br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #2 (Who's also fondling Trish) - That can just as easily be you baby if you try anything stupid.<br /><br /><i>As Robber/Thug #1 is grabbing the money, he sees a blinking red light inside the safe</i><br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #1 - <i>Ohh shit</i>. The fucker activated the alarm. <i>We gotta get the fuck outta here.</i><br /><br /><i>Just then, a Cedarville PD patrol car rounds the corner and heads up the street, unbeknownst there's a robbery going on inside Mr. Gamble's store and the alarm has been activated.</i><br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #2 - Got the money?<br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #1 - Yeah. (Pointing to Trish) <i>Grab her</i><br /><br />TRISH (Pleading with the two men to let her go) - <i>PLEASE. I won't tell anybody.</i><br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #2 (As he pushes Trish toward the back entrance of the store) - SHUT UP!<br /><br />ROBBER/THUG #1 - Of course you won't be telling anybody. That's because you're coming with us.<br /><br /><i>Trish tries pleading with them. Then as they exit the store into an alley, a getaway van pulls up. Trish tries to resist using physcal force and by screaming, yet the two of them manage to get her in the van anyway, but not before dealing her a blow that almost knocks her senseless.</i><br /><br />GETAWAY DRIVER (Seeing Trish in the back with the two robbers) - Who's she?<br /><br />ROBBER #2 (To Getaway Driver) - Just drive will you. Get us the fuck outta here. This place is gonna be swarming with cops in the next few seconds.<br /><br /><i>At this point, sirens can be heard wailing off in the distance. With that, the van takes off</i><br /><br />ROBBER #1 - You sure we won't get caught with this thing?<br /><br />GETAWAY DRIVER - Are you kidding? It's my own vehicle.<br /><br /><i>Trish begins to come to.</i><br /><br />ROBBER #2 - Do us a favor man - <i>Hit the Interstate</i><br /><br />GETAWAY DRIVE - Where to?<br /><br />ROBBER #1 - <i>The line</i><br /><br />GETAWAY DRIVER (Smiling, yet also somewhat envious of his two buddies in the rear of the van) - Ohh...I can tell what you guys have in mind. <i>Interstate - HERE WE COME!!!</i><br /><br /><i>The Getaway Driver decides to <a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/misc/trishrape/trishrape.asx">put on some music from his iPod (Windows Media Player Link if you care)</a>, which he has mounted inside the car stereo system holder.</i><br /><br />GETAWAY DRIVER (Shouting over the loud music) - Hope you guys don't mind a little music.<br /><br />ROBBER #1 - Are you kidding? That's just the thing we need (Winking at Robber #2 as they both begin to undo their pants)<br /><br /><i>As we end the scene, Both men squat down on both knees sitting on boh sides of Trish's head as she swivels from one side to the other in sheer horror as she sees their penises. She knows that at this point, there's only one thing (other than killing her) they'd love nothing more to do to her - <b>RAPE HER</b></i><br /><br />TRISH (Rotating from one man to the other as she begs for mercy) - <i>Please no. PLEASE GOD NO.</i><br /><br /><i>The Getaway Driver is smiling as he gently jerks off his own penis as he turns onto the Interstate</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - Just Outside The Al Faheed Family Home</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/captainscottgoldman/michaeleaston-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/joeyscalia/jasonaustinwiles-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/lisajenkins/bonniedennison-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>A small, yet raucous crowd has gathered outside. As we pick up the scene, Officers Joey Scalia and Lisa Jenkins are on the scene and have called for backup and a riot squad as they attempt to bring order to chaos.</i><br /><br />JOEY - None of you are doing yourselves any good by doing this.<br /><br />HECKLER #1 - Get out of the way pig.<br /><br /><i>Just then, David, Marcie & Captain Scott Goldman arrive</i><br /><br />DAVID (To Joey) - What have we got?<br /><br />JOEY (Responding to David's question) - Your classic neighborhood riot.<br /><br /><i>Captain Goldman steps up to where Joey is and grabs a bullhorn handed to him by Lisa as she advises him on the ETA of the arrival of the riot squad</i><br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN (To the crowd through the bullhorn) - Okay folks, you have five minutes to clear out of here before the riot squad arrives. If you're still here when they arrive, you <i>will</i> be hauled Downtown and charged with criminal trespass, disturbing the peace and I anything else we and the DA can think of.<br /><br />HECKLER #2 - What about the towels in that house? Whatcha gonna do about <i>them</i>???<br /><br /><i>The crowd responds with a collective "Yeah....What about them?" or similar talk.</i><br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN - They aren't out here breaking any laws. They're not out here disturbing the peace. They're not out here causing a raucous and making all kinds of unneccessary noise. As such, I'll damned if you folks get anywhere near that house simply out of pure hatred of the people who may live there. How would you like it if they did the same thing to <i>you</i>? Huh? I bet you wouldn't like that too well, would you?<br /><br />HECKLER #3 - Well at least we don't go toppling their building by using planes filled with people as guided missles and killing <i>innocent</i> American people who have nothing whatsoever to do with their goddamned wars.<br /><br /><i>The crowd erupts in a collective "YEAH!" just as a Channel 4 news van pulls up with Stephanie Blanton inside</i><br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN (Getting desperate to get through to these people) - Hey, I hear you! But not all "towels" as you put it are bad.<br /><br />HECKLER #5 You've got your head up your ass if you believe that.<br /><br />LISA (To her partner as she notices the TV crew) - Ohh no. TV.<br /><br /><i>Joey rolls his eyes in the back of his eyes as he rushes up to tell the captain. Seeing this, David rushes up to take the Captain's place</i><br /><br />DAVID - Will you folks just <i>LISTEN TO YOURSELVES</i>??? You disgust me. Absolutely disgusting.<br /><br />HECKLER #6 - Nobody asked for your opinion pig.<br /><br /><i>The crowd responds with another collective "YEAH"</i><br /><br />DAVID - Well nobody asked you all to come out here and raise a big raucous either. My partner & I went inside to talk to them and they were eating dinner.<br /><br />HECKLER #7 - Well if you and your partner went inside, why didn't you bring them out and arrest them for the terrorists they are?<br /><br /><i>The crowd erupts in yet another collective "YEAH"</i><br /><br />MARCIE - First off, we had no legal basis to take action or grounds to arrest them on anything. Secondly...No one - And I mean NO ONE here has any proof that these people ARE terrorists. If someone here DOES have such proof, <b>THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO PRESENT IT.</b>--<br /><br />HECKLER #8 - Is <i>THIS</i> your idea of "securing our borders?<br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN - No. It's our idea of legally <b>ENFORCING THE LAW</b>. Speaking of which, we <i>will</i> do just that if you do not disperse by the time the riot patrol gets here in the next TWO MINUTES.<br /><br /><i>Captain Goldman then instructs the officers on scene to arrest anyone they see still on scene when the riot squad arrives. Meanwhile, Channel 4 Action News Reporter Stephanie Blanton has been patiently waiting for someone to talk to for either notes to mention on a live report or a live interview, but isn't getting anything. As if that weren't enough, the crowd is getting more raucous and starting to feel even bolder</i><br /><br />LISA - Well Captain...What are we gonna do in the meantime?<br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN (Noticing the increased boldness in the crowd) - Simple. Wait it out. In the meantime, keep your riot gear handy.<br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Getaway Van</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/trishmartin/trishmartin-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>It has been over 30 minutes since Trish was kidnapped. Now she's in even a worse position. Not only has she been physically assaulted and thrown in the back of the getaway van of the robbers who robbed Mr. Gamble's grocery store and ultimately killing him, but she's now facing sexual assault as the two thugs have been ripping away at her clothes and talking dirty to her by saying how worthless she is and how much of a whore she is, etc....etc. Before long, she's turned over on her left side, Trish, still somewhat woozy from the blow she got, can't do much to resist, though she does try, but all that does is make matters worse and the thug at her legs has now managed to slip his penis inside of her, turning him now into a rapist as well as he hollers out in pleasure and Trish silently whimpers in pain. The other thug meanwhile takes advantage of Trish's gaping mouth to slip his penis inside for some oral work. Of course when Trish realizes this, Trish lets up on it, but the second thug, now the second rapist, puts her mouth right back down on it. All this is going on while <a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/misc/trishrape/trishrape.asx">the music from the getaway driver's iPod is playing (Windows Media Player Link if you care to listen)</a></i><br /><br />RAPIST #2 - That's it you fuckin' whore. SWALLOW THAT THING. Fuckin' bitch.<br /><br /><i>While Rapist #2 is busy getting oral and jacking off, Rapist #1 is frantically banging away with his penis buried deep inside Trish's vagina as she whipers in pain while trying to please the other rapist since she now knows that the only way to stay alive is to give in and take whatever they dish out - And hope, in all likelihood against hope, that neither of them ejaculates inside of her. As minutes turn to hours and feet turn to miles, each of them take turns raping Trish in every position imaginable. Their favorite is having Trish on her left side as one of them bangs away inside of her while the other squats down on both knees behind her head jacking off as they both continue to talk dirty and as Trish continues to silently whimper in (sometimes) excruciating pain. Then suddenly, almost without warning, Rapist #1 feels he's about to ejaculate inside Trish's vagina. He makes one last thrust as he plunges his penis deep inside Trish's vagina, penetrating her womb in the process.</i><br /><br />RAPIST #1 (Whispering aloud as he feels his penis grow larger and feels his sperm preparing to sear out) - <i>Ohh God...I'm gonna cum. Ohh YYYYYYEEEEAAAEAHHHHH.....</i><br /><br /><i>Rapist #2 has to close his eyes and stick his nose up in an effort to mentally block out his buddy's pleasure screams so as to avoid blowing his own wad as he lightly strokes it. Meanwhile Trish silently cries out as she feels the white hot cream which came from the penis of Rapist #1 searing and burning inside of her. The getaway driver continues to smile knowing that he will soon get his chance as Rapist #1 winks at him in a positive manner</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - Just Outside The Al Faheed Home</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/captainscottgoldman/michaeleaston-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/joeyscalia/jasonaustinwiles-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/lisajenkins/bonniedennison-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stephanieblanton/stephanieblanton-thumb.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Meanwhile back at the Al Faheed Residence, everything is pretty much status quo, though now the heat is going to be turned up as the riot squad has arrived - And just in the nick of time too as we now pick up the scene with some guy attempting to throw a cherry bomb stashed in a wine bottle and set on fire at the house, but Lisa tackes him before he can get the throw off, shattering the bottle on the ground, causing the fire to come increasingly closer and closer as he's placed in handuffs and taken into custody by the Cedarville PD</i><br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN - Any of you wanna try something stupid <i>NOW</i> Feel free to be our guest - <b>As we haul your ass off to the slammer</b>.<br /><br /><i>Suddenly one of the hecker's wives shows up to talk some sense into her husband</i><br /><br />HECKLER'S WIFE (Desperately begging her husband) - <i>Honey...PLEASE don't do this.</i> It's not worth it . <i>It's not worth going to jail over.</i><br /><br />HECKLER (Responding to his wife's pleas) - Shut up woman.<br /><br />JOEY (Taking exception to the man's treatment of his own wife) - <i>Hey, why don't you listen to her?</i><br /><br />HECKLER (Snidely responding to Joey's comment) - Why don't shut the fuck up - <i>Fuckin' Traitor pig</i><br /><br /><i>Joey responds by taking exception to that comment by wrestling the heckler to the ground and, with help from his fellow officers, manages to slap handcuffs on him despite pleas from his wife. Her pleas border on interference</i><br /><br />JOEY (To the heckler's wife) - Ma'am - If you don't back off - And i mean <b>NOW</b>, I'm gonna have <b>your</b> ass hauled off for interference.<br /><br />DAVID (Trying to calm Joey down) - <i>Whoa....Whoa....Whoa</i> Let's cool our jets here. <b>Television is here.</b><br /><br />Joey gets the hint and calms down.<br /><br />JOEY - Alright. I'm still taking this guy into custody though.<br /><br />DAVID - Fine. Just don't get all worked up over it. Okay.<br /><br />JOEY - You're right. I shouldn't.<br /><br /><i>David continues to make his prescence known as things begin to clear out. Additional arrests are made, but about 30 minutes later, things begin to settle down</i><br /><br />MARCIE (Calling out to David from the car) - <i>David</i><br /><br /><i>David hears her call and comes racing over to her. Captain Goldman also runs over</i><br /><br />DAVID (As he approaches the car) - What's up?<br /><br />MARCIE - We gotta leave.<br /><br />DAVID - What for?<br /><br />MARCIE - There's been a convience store robbery not far from here. Officers on scene found a body. Probably the owner.<br /><br />DAVID - Any chance it might be connected to the string of robberies we've been working on.<br /><br />MARCIE - Not sure. That's why they called us.<br /><br />CAPTAIN GOLDMAN - You two get on it. I'll take care of wrapping up this mess.<br /><br />DAVID (As he goes over to the passenger side of the car) - Got it chief. We're outta here.<br /><br /><i>After David gets in the car and puts the cherry light on the roof, Marcie drives off</i> <br /><br /><b>On The NEXT Edition Of <u><i>AGAINST THE STORM</i></u></b> <br /><br />* Trish's traumatic nightmarish ordeal continues. How will Michael react once he hears <i><u>WHY</u></i> his girlfriend and lover, who Rob & Michelle both thought stood him up, wasn't able to show up?<br /><br />* Stephanie does a story on bigotry against muslims. Can the Al Faheeds be talked into doing an interview with her?<br /><br />* Stephanie goes to the doctor after a case of morning sickness. What will happen?<br /><br /><b>All this AND MORE On The NEXT Edition Of <i><u>AGAINST THE STORM</u></i></b><br /><br /><i>As the credits roll and <b><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/misc/trishrape/sidelinedrivingblind.asx">the song Driving Blind (Windows Media Player Link if you care to listen)</a></b> by the group <b><a href="http://www.myspace.com/sidelineband">Sideline</a></b> is playing, we see the van pulled over to the side of the road as Rapist #1 and the getaway driver switch positions. <br /><br />After the exchange and the van is on the move again, the Getaway driver squats down behind Trish's head and guides it where he can put his penis into Trish's mouth for oral stimulation. He also holds her head by a clump of hair from the bottom as he bobs her head up and down his massive manhood. Meanwhile, Rapist #2 sticks his massive manhood inside Trish's vagina as she lays on her left side. The two are seen talking loudly and enjoying themselves, obviously at Trish's expense as she continues to wince, moan, and even silently cry as she begs for mercy and prays that this ordeal will soon end and that she'll survive it.</i>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-83231461154465593382005-12-26T17:52:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.453-06:00Episode 22 - Racism Hits Cedarville<b>SCENE ONE - Cedarville High School - 3rd Floor Hallway</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Aruba is walking down the hallway en route to his next class when he is approached by a bunch of fellow students who he knows have been trying to racially bully and taunt him. While he's managed to avoid conflict with them to this point, he's found it increasingly hard to keep doing so each& every time he runs into them. Mostly because they keep rattling his cage just a little harder every chance they get</i><br /><br />BULLY #1 (As Aruba approaches the group and tauntingly) - Where do you think <i>you</i> are going?<br /><br />ARUBA (Responding to the question, but wanting to avoid conflict) - I'm heading to class. Excuse me.<br /><br />BULLY #1 (Chuckling with sarcasm) Ohh really? (Now laughing) Listen to this. This towel head thinks he's gonna go to class <i>here</i>?? Hahahaha! Why don't you go back to that <b>wee little Third World Middle Eastern crawl space</b> you came from and get your education there??? Hahahaha!<br /><br /><i>The other student bullies also laugh and call Aruba names. Aruba tries to look disinterested and unamused, yet wanting to just simply get to his next class before the tardy bell rings</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Meanwhile at Clarita's Fancy Furniture store, we find Detectives David & Marcie Grant on the case of what appears to be a case of burglary and vandalism. Damaged and destroyed furniture can be seen everywhere. They suspect the motive might be brought on by hate.</i><br /><br />DAVID (To Clarita) - And you don't know of anybody who would do this?<br /><br />CLARITA - Of course not. We are good people. We wish no one any harm. I go out to lunch and come back to this.<br /><br />DAVID - Where did you go for lunch?<br /><br />CLARITA - There's a little restaurant just up the street.<br /><br />DAVID - Does anyone man the store while you're out?<br /><br />CLARITA (Thinking she understood David's question) - No one.<br /><br />DAVID - I see.<br /><br /><i>Just as David was getting ready to ask another question, Marcie calls out.</i><br /><br />MARCIE (Calling out from an adjacent room) - DAVID...<br /><br />DAVID (To Clarita) - Just a minute. I'll be back.<br /><br />(David then rushes to where Marcie is)<br /><br />DAVID (To Marcie) - What have you got?<br /><br />MARCIE (Referring to a bed with graffiti sprayed on the head board) - Looks like this confirms our theory.<br /><br /><i>The graffiti on the head board says <u><b>DEATH TO TOWELS</b></u> and is sprayed with red paint and made to look like blood when spattered on a wall or other vertically displayed surface. There is also a bath towel with red paint spattered on it hanging on the head board.</i><br /><br />DAVID (In response to the grusome discovery) - Better get the Feds.<br /><br />MARCIE - Yep!<br /><br /><i>As we fade to black to roll credits, we see the graffitied head board as a dramatic musical lead-in emerges from the background.</i><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freewebtown.com/againstthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/standard/open/atsopen.asx">CUE ATS STANDARD OPEN (Windows Media Player link)</a></b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Back at Cedarville High School, we pick up the scene with Aruba being confronted by a gang of students who are trying to bully him into missing his next class by taunting him and trying to entice a physical confrontation</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Trying to be polite) - Excuse me. I'm trying to get to class.<br /><br />BULLY #1 - And I say <i>you ain't goin'</i>.<br /><br />ARUBA - Please. I don't want to have to physically move you out of the way.<br /><br /><i>Bully #1, who's real name is Ted Jr., sarcastically mocks Aruba</i><br /><br />BULLY #2 (Referring to Aruba's backpack and doing so sarcastically) - Say hey, you ain't got no bomb in there, do you?<br /><br />BULLY #1/TED JR. - Naah....He ain't got no bomb. He can't blow nothin' up.<br /><br />ARUBA (Gettinmg frustrated but trying to remain polite) - Look, all I wanna do is get to class.<br /><br /><i>Bully #4 sarcastically mocks Aruba as the tardy bell rings</i><br /><br />ARUBA - See? Now I'm late and I don't even have a pass.<br /><br /><i>The gang of students act as though they feel sorry for him, when in reality they don't</i><br /><br />BULLY #3 - Ohh...We feel soo sorry for you. Here....Let me help you carry your books. Afterall, we don't want you to get into trouble, now do we boys?<br /><br /><i>All the students respond as though they can see what's about to happen next</i><br /><br />BULLY #3 - There now.<br /><br /><i>Just as Aruba feels that he will finally get safe passage to his next class, to which he is already tardy for, Bully #3 intentionally drops the small stack of books and notepad that Aruba had been carrying just moments earlier. As a result, papers scatter on the floor everywhere.</i><br /><br /><i>Aruba's eyes start to bulge with anger and the students each laugh at him in a taunting manner. Just then, John Beasley, the school' s principal, sees the confrontation and attempts to put a stop to it.</i><br /><br />JOHN (As he appoaches the group) - Alright....Alright. Break it up. Break it up.<br /><br />BULLY #5 (Pointing at Aruba as he attempts to put the blame on Aruba) - The towel started it. He always does.<br /><br />BULLY #6 (Reitering what Bully #5 just said) - Yeah. He's a fuckin' troublemaker.<br /><br /><i>The rest of the group all simultaneously say the same thing</i><br /><br />JOHN (Not caring who did what) - Well I don't care who did what to who or why. All I want is for this to be broken up (Noticing Aruba's pepers on the floor). And for these papers to be picked up. I don't care how it gets done.<br /><br /><i>The group complies with Principal Beasley's request and disperses, leaving Aruba to pick up the papers himself.</i><br /><br />JOHN (Continuing as Aruba picks up his papers) - Aruba, we've been down this road before ya know.<br /><br />ARUBA (Non-chalantly, knowing he can't seem to convince Mr. Beasley of their lies) - They're lying. They started it.<br /><br />JOHN - Well, I think you might wanna speak to your counselor.<br /><br />ARUBA (Emphatic) - I don't need to speak to no counselor.<br /><br />JOHN - I think you should.<br /><br />ARUBA (Looking at Mr. Beasley as if to say "KISS OFF", having picked up the papers that were on the floor) - I need to get to class. I'm late as it is.<br /><br /><i>Mr. Beasley shakes his head in concern for Aruba and lets him go knowing that he'll see him again in the office anyway since he'll need to get a pass for being late to class</i> <br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - Stanley Finch's Office</b><br><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/cassandrawhitmore/KellyGiddish.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stanleyfinch/NickBenedict.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>When we left off, our kniving Cassandra Whitmore had just presented her case to attorney Stanley A. Finch, who is skeptical over her having a winnable case. As we pick up the scene now, the two of them are just winding down their meeting.</i><br /><br />STANLEY (Trying to end the meeting) - Well thank you Ms. Whitmore. I'll review what you've told me so far and see what I can do.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Feeling confident that her case is in good hands) - Well then, I think you'll find you can do quite a lot.<br /><br />STANLEY - I hope so.<br /><br /><i>Cassandra heads for the door</i><br /><br />STANLEY (Wanting to see politely Cassandra out the door) - Here, let me get that.<br /><br /><i>Cassandra walks out the door into the lobby as Stanley holds it open and peeks his head out and tells his secretary that he's ready for his next appointment. Just as Cassandra opens the door leading to the hallway, she finds Debbie on the outside about to walk in</i><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/cassandrawhitmore/KellyGiddish.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/debbiestevens/debbiestevens.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><br>CASSANDRA (Shocked and surprised) - <i>Ohh great</i>. What the fuck are <i>you</i> doing here?<br /><br />DEBBIE (Batting her eyes like Ms. Goody Two Shoes) - Funny. I was just about to ask the same thing of you.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Copping an attitude as she wonders why Debbie is at Stanley's office) - What the hell do you want?<br /><br />DEBBIE (Detecting Cassandra's pompance and arrogance) - Well...Nothing from <i>you</i>. What the hell are <i>you</i> doing here?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Referring to the sign on the outside) - Well, last time I checked, this <i>is</i> an attorney's office.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Sarcastic) - Since <i>when</i> did <i>you</i> need an attorney?<br /><br /><i>Debbie then sees Stanley emerge from his office and notices his good looks.</i><br /><br />DEBBIE (Continuing with pangs of jealousy and referring to Stanley) - I see you dug your claws into another one.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Perplexed) - What the hell are you talking about?<br /><br />DEBBIE (Sarcastically quizzing Cassandra) - <i>Stanley A. Finch?</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA (Clueless as to what Debbie is driving at) - So...What if he is?<br /><br />DEBBIE - Hymph....A man with <i>those</i> looks <i>can't possibly</i> be single. I pity his wife.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Still perplexed) - I still don't know what the hell you're talking about. Then again, you never do.<br /><br />DEBBIE - How long have you been in bed with him? How often? You sure know how to pick 'em. Then again, sluts like you always do.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - We just met. Besides, my love life isn't any of <i>your</i> fuckin' business anyway.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Except when it affects mine.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Well, for what it may be worth to you, our relationship is strictly professional.<br /><br />DEBBIE - For now. But I'd be willing to bet that before long, you'll have him in bed all curled up next to you just like you did with Leo.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Yeah. Well in case you've forgotten, <i>WE BOTH</i> had Leo in our grasp. So you're no innocent angel either.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Maybe not. But if you think I'm gonna let you get your slutty hands on Leo's estate, <i>YOU HAVE ANOTHER THOUGHT COMING MISSY</i>.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Well, for your information, this attorney is spoken for. If you want to pursue a case for your own interests, you'll have to hire another attorney.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Thumbs her nose up) - Hymph...That's obvious. Well okay. If I must hire another another attorney, then so be it. Ohh well. I tried.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - I'm <i>so</i> sorry I beat you to your "dream attorney". I <i>really</i> am.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Sarcastically) - <i>Right.</i> Whatever you say.<br /><br /><i>Debbie leaves Stanley's office. Cassandra exits the office and heads down the hallway in the opposite direction as the scene ends.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Clarita's Fancy Furniture</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/NestorSerrano-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br>The FBI has now arrived and is now asking the same questions David & Marcie were. Just then, Clarita's husband Khalil, whom Clarita also called, has just arrived.<br /><br />KHALIL (Rushing inside to comfort Clarita) - Darling, I got your message and came here as fast as I could.<br /><br />FBI AGENT #1 (Not knowing that Khalil is Clarita's husband) - Excuse me sir, you'll have to leave.<br /><br />CLARITA (Vouching for Khalil) - It's okay. He's my husband.<br /><br /><i>FBI Agent #1 returns to his work. But David turns to question Khalil.</i><br /><br />DAVID - Mr. Al Faheed?<br /><br />KHALIL (To David) Yes...<br /><br />KHALIL (Doubtful of his ability to offer any more information than Clarita already has) - I doubt I could offer anything more than what my wife has already given you.<br /><br />DAVID (Insisting on questioning Khalil) - Well then you won't if I ask the same questions of you then...<br /><br />KHALIL (Reluctant but willing) - If you insist.<br /><br />DAVID - Good. Let's step over here.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/NestorSerrano-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>David & Khalil step over towards the front door to talk amongst themselves. David again whips out his pen & notepad. This time to take Khalil's statement.</i><br /><br />DAVID - Do you know of <i>anyone</i> who would do this?<br /><br />KHALIL - Not at all.<br /><br />DAVID - Have you and/or your wife been the recipients of such things as death threats, prank calls, things of that nature?<br /><br />KHALIL - No.<br /><br />DAVID - Would you happen to know who mans the store when your wife is out?<br /><br />KHALIL - She has an assistant. But that person is Arabic as well.<br /><br /><i>David momentarily looks stunned since Clarita told him just a few minutes earlier that she didn't have an assistant, but doesn't mention it to Khalil</i><br /><br />DAVID (Continuing his current line of questioning even though he think one of them may be mistaken about the assistant) - Would the assistant know of anyone capable of doing anything like this?<br /><br />KHALIL - I wouldn't know.<br /><br />DAVID - What sort of work do you do?<br /><br />KHALIL (wondering what that has to do with Clarita's business being vandalized) - I'm in the construction business. I run a construction company. Why?<br /><br />DAVID - Would anyone that you've hired be capable or know of someone who is capable of doing this?<br /><br />KHALIL (Mildly vehement, but understanding as to why David would ask such a question) - No. Absolutely not. I do not hire people who who do not treat Muslims the same way they themselves would like to be treated.<br /><br />DAVID - Have you ever had to fire anybody?<br /><br />KHALIL - No. Fortunately not.<br /><br />DAVID - Has your wife?<br /><br />KHALIL - No. Not to my knowledge. The only assistant she's ever had is the one that's apparently not here today.<br /><br />DAVID - Did she tell you where she thought her assistant might be?<br /><br />KHALIL - She mentioned something about her being out sick. I don't know. I don't really keep tabs on my wife.<br /><br />DAVID - Okay. Finally....Out of curiosity, why does your wife have an assistant.<br /><br />KHALIL - The answer to that is self-explainatory. My wife and her assistant look after one another during the course of the business day. I'm sure as you can well understand considering the circumstances the world is in, being Muslims in America is quite problematic at best.<br /><br />DAVID - Yes of course. Well thank you. Do stick around though. The FBI may have some questions for you.<br /><br />KHALIL - Of course. I have no intention of going anywhere.<br /><br />DAVID - Good.<br /><br /><i>David walks off in a hunt for Clarita while Khalil tries to find a place to sit down and make himself as comfortable as can be in all the mess</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - Stacy's House - Bedroom</b><br /><br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/bradmartin1a.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stacymcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><br><i>When we last left these two, they were wildly making love in the living room. Well, now they've somehow made their way to the bedroom where they are about to consummate the relationship neither knew they <u>really</u> had.</i><br /><br />STACY (Staring into Brad's eyes and whispering lustfully as Brad caresses her cheeks) - I love you.<br /><br />BRAD - (Feeling relieved to hear those words from Stacy as he stares into her eyes and caresses her cheeks and lustfully whispering) - Ohh god. You don't know how much I've been wanting you to say those words to me. How long I have waited for you.<br /><br />STACY (Lustful whisper) - Yeah I do. FAR too long. Make love to me.<br /><br />BRAD (Lustful whisper) - I've always wanted you. Admired your beauty. Admired everything about you. You're like my princess. My royal princess. And I'm the peasant.<br /><br />BRAD (Lustful whisper and shaking her head somewhat) - No you're not. You're the prince I've been looking for. I give myself to you. Make love to me.<br /><br /><i>Stacy begins to unbutton Brad's shirt as Brad's knees turn to rubber. He responds by lifting her blouse and her bra. They next resort to kissing passionately and eventually fall onto the bed. As the music track <b><a href="http://www.geocities.com/againsthestorm/library/audio/thememusic/special/happy/brad-stacy/bradstacyssong.asx">STILL by Allan Richard Feliciano (Windows Media Player link)</a></b> begins, Brad falls forward as he holds Stacy's head from behind. Stacy falls backwards as she holds her arms out and up as though she's pulling him down on top of her. Both are lustfully and passionately staring into each other's eyes.as they fall. They then start their lovemaking affair on the bed</i><br /><br /><br />You can find the work of <i>Allan Richard Feliciano</i> on <b><a href="http://music.podshow.com/" target="_blank">the PodSafe Music Network</a></b> simply by <b><a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/searchResults.php?SearchString=Allan+Richard+Feliciano&go=Search+Keywords" target="_blank">clicking here</a></b><br /><br /><i>As the music plays, we see Brad & Stacy at various times in reminiscing fashion. Some memories as recent as during Leo's last deployment while others going as far back as their High School days when the two of them couldn't be any more incompatible as Brad just loved to drive Stacy up the walls with his joking around and being the class show-off, though deep down inside, she really had a crush on him, but she would never admit it. Between each momory clip, we see the two of them kissing, making love, and now even having sex as both are in their own little world of paradise all to themselves. As the music ends, Brad & Stacy just stare at each other and smile as they climb down from their joint personal high and return tgo Earth. Brad, now exhausted, then rolls over on the bed next to Stacy and takes a HUGE breath as his head hits the pillow.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Mr. Gamble's Corner Grocery Store</b><br /><br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/trishmartin2a.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><br><i>As indicated in <b><a href="http://againstthestorm.blogspot.com/2006/04/episode-20-dawn-of-new-day.html">Episode 20</a></b>, Trish & Michael are planning an evening together. But while Michael was at work, she discovers that the couple needs a few basic items for their nightcap and the morning after. As we pick up the scene, we see she has run an errand to address these needs by heading to the corner grocery store near their apartment. As we join in, she is at the store now</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Noticing the fine wine she is purchasing) - Ahh...1957. Good year.<br /><br />TRISH - I thought so. You've always been a good wine expert.<br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Trying to be nosy) - You two....Umm...Goin' out tonight by any chance?<br /><br /><i>Trish blushingly looks at Mr. Gamble and giggles as if to say "That's none of your business"</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Sensing he's right, but getting the obvious underlying message) - Well then...I've got just the thing.<br /><br />Just as Mr. Gamble goes towards the back of the store, three suspicious looking men enter. All three look like thugs and are casing the place. Mr. Gamble then returns.<br /><br />MR GAMBLE (Thinking the three men are simply more customers) - I'll be with you guys in a minute.<br /><br /><i>None of them look as though they are paying any attention to Mr. Gamble, but one of them has his eyes on Trish as he gazes at her rather sexually</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Returning to serve Trish and holding up what appears to be a pre-cooked roasted duck) - Pre-cooked roasted duck.<br /><br />TRISH (Feeling grossed out and looking it) - Umm....Ehh....We're going out.<br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Disappointed, but not neccessarily feeling rejected) - Well okay....Just tryin' to help.<br /><br />TRISH (Trying to find a polite way to say "THANKS, BUT NO THANKS") - Thanks, but I think I'll just get the milk and eggs and be moving right along. I see you've moved things around again. Where'd you say the dairy aisle was?<br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Giving directions to Trish) - As you turn around, it's the far aisle on your right. Right up against the wall.<br /><br /><i>One of the thugs closest to the counter stalls for time by acting as though he's on the phone. In doing so, he keeps his eye on Trish. Once Trish has opened the case where the eggs, he ends the bogus phone call by closing the flap on his phone</i><br /><br />MR. GAMBLE (Noticing the man is off the phone and with the duck still on the counter) - Sorry 'bout that. Can I help you now?<br /><br />THUG #1 (Noticing the duck as he walks up to the counter as he approaches) - Yeah. I'll take that roasted duck - (Whipping out a .45 caliber pistol) <i>AND YOUR MONEY</i> <b>This is a stick up</b><br /><br /><i>Mr Gamble looks aghast at what is happening in front of him. Meanwhile, Trish drops the carton of eggs she was holding at the sheer horror of what she just heard, though neither of the thugs hear the carton hit the floor. Trying to remain calm through her now-obvious frantic state, but trying not to panic, she quietly tries sneaking out the front door, keeping her eyes transfixed on the action at the counter as she does so, but one of the other thugs comes at her from the blindside and catches her just as she was leaving</i><br /><br />THUG #2 (To Trish as he gazes up and down admiringly as Trish's body figure and devilishly grinning from ear to ear) - Goin' somewhere sweetie?<br /><br /><i>Trish stares back at Thug #2 in horror, knowing she's been caught at escaping, but not knowing what will happen next</i><br /><br /><b>On The NEXT Edition of <i><u>AGAINST THE STORM</i></u></b><br /><br />* Trish is in danger. But will Michael even notice?<br /><br />* Khalil & Clarita meet with Principal Beasley to discuss Aruba's problems in school<br /><br />* Cassandra gets some news that will affect her next move. What is it?<br /><br />* A parent of one of the bullies proves to be anything <i>BUT</i> parental. Could this be the lead David & Marcie are looking for?<br /><br /><b>All this AND MORE On The NEXT Edition of <u><i>AGAINST THE STORM</i></u></b><br /><br /><b>Cue instrumentals of "STILL" by Allan Richard Felicano as we see, this time from a ceiling vantage point, Brad & Stacy in yet another round of lovemaking while credits roll</b>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-6914456031627827092005-12-19T18:36:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.475-06:00Episode 21 - Confessions<b>SCENE ONE - Just outside Fort Cedar</b><br><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stacymcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>In our last Episode, Stacy had just came across a group of women trying to organize a protest rally to protest the war. As we pick up the scene, Stacy has just been asked to join in. Let's read...</i><br /><br />STACY (In shock at what she's seeing) - This is absolutely insane.<br /><br />MONICA - No it's not.<br /><br />SARAH (With a shocked look on her face) - You, of all people, should know that the government is covering up the real reason why our husbands and children were sent over there. I'm shocked.<br /><br />STACY (Shocked & Disgusted) - I'm shocked that you guys are even attempting this. Talk about spitting on their graves.<br /><br />KELLY (Stunned at Stacy's comment) - Stace, our husbands fought and died to give us the chance to hang onto the right to hold this rally. How is THAT spitting on their graves?<br /><br />STACY - It just is.<br /><br />TAMARA (Arriving out of the blue, taking Stacy by surprise) - Stacy, you and I both know that the reasons why the war in Iraq were all bogus to begin with. Now, look at the end result. Iraq had NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with the attack on this country, yet our government insists they played a role. I say prove it. THAT is why we're here holding this rally. It's <br />time to bring our troops home. It's time to bring our husbands home. WAY....WAY too many of our loved ones have died already.<br /><br />STACY (Shaking her head and looking at Tamara with a feeling of self-centeredness and disgust on her face) - That is so self-centered. You all disgust me. Our government is telling us the truth.<br /><br /><i>Stacy begins to walk away even though she begins to wonder about that last statement and Monica sees it.</i><br /><br />MONICA - (Shouting out at Stacy in the hopes she gets through to her) - You're in a state of denial if you believe that.<br /><br /><i>Stacy stops dead in her tracks knowing she had been caught saying something she didn't completely believe, but wasn't completely convinced otherwise. She eventually turns around to kook at Monica.</i><br /><br />KELLY - Care to join us <i>now</i> Stacy?<br /><br /><i>Just then, another woman, Debbie, enters the scene. Tamara sees her and attempts to introduce her to Stacy.</i><br /><br />DEBBIE - Hey girls. (Noticing Stacy) - Well...Who do we have here?<br /><br />TAMARA (Looking halfway at Stacy, halfway at Debbie) - Hopefully a new member of our group. Debbie, I'd like you to meet Stacy. Stacy....Debbie.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Cheerfully & with a smile as she shakes Stacy's hand) - Hi.<br /><br />STACY (Non-Chalantly and without hardly any emotion at all as she shakes Debbie's hand) - Hi.<br /><br />TAMARA - Well....I'll leave the two of you alone to get acquainted. Turning and now looking at Debbie - I've got some signs to finish putting together.<br /><br /><i>Tamara waves at Stacy as she leaves to tend to the signs laying on the ground not far from her.</i><br /><br />DEBBIE (Smiling at Tamara as she leaves and in her usual soft nearly squealy voice) - Okay. (Turning back to Stacy) - So....You're the newbie everyone back in support group has been talking about....<br /><br />STACY - (Feeling dubiously honored, yet otherwise not very special and shrugging her shoulders, flailing her arms in the air) - Live and in person...<br /><br />KELLY - She's not convinced that what we're doing is the right thing.<br /><br /><i>Stacy looks at Kelly as if to say <b>"Thank you very much, now mind your own fuckin' business...."</b> Kelly reponds by going back to what she was doing.</i><br /><br />DEBBIE (Shocked) - You're not?? Why??<br /><br />STACY - I just think you guys are spitting on your husband's graves - MY husband's grave - by doing this. I mean if Leo were here....<br /><br />DEBBIE (Intentionally interrupting Stacy) - He'd SUPPORT it. Why? Because he would know it's how we feel.<br /><br />STACY - (Shaking her head but not surprised by Debbie's comment about Leo's possible thoughts on the pending rally) - You don't know Leo then.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Making Stacy an offer) - Well then, maybe the two of us should go have a cup of coffee somewhere so we can discuss this and hopefully convince you to join us. How 'bout it?<br /><br />STACY (Shaking her head with a smirk on her face) - I honestly don't know why I'm doing this...<br /><br />DEBBIE - Trust me. You won't be making a mistake. (To Kelly) - Kelly, you and the rest of the girls make sure Stacy has a sign. Even if you have to use one of the extras.<br /><br />KELLY (Acknowledging Debbie's comments despite not even looking at her) - Got it chief.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Back to Stacy) - C'mon. The Star Burst Coffee House is just right down the street. Let's go in there for our cup of coffee. Then we'll talk...<br /><br />STACY (Still wondering why she's even bothering to go with Debbie and still shaking her head with a smirk on her face) - Like I said....I don't know why I'm even doing this....I must be losing it...<br /><br /><i>Debbie & Stacy walk away from the rest of the group.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE TWO - Crime Scene At Liquor Store</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant.jpg" title=""border="0"><br><i>Cedarville PD Detectives David & Marcie Grant have just arrived at a crime scene involving the robbery of a liquor store resulting in the serious injury of the store owner. As we pick up the scene, David & Marcie are exiting their vehicle just as the injured owner is being placed into a waiting ambulance.</i><br /><br />DAVID (To one of the patrol officers who took a statement) - What have we got here?<br /><br />PATROLMAN (Responding to David's question) - We got a robbery. Took the cash. Cleaned out the ATM. The whole nine yards.<br /><br />MARCIE - We saw someone being put in an ambulance. Any witnesses? How'd it all go down?<br /><br />PATROLMAN - Yeah. The guy in the ambulance is the store owner. Was beaten up pretty badly. Other than that, he's okay though. Got one witness, but she ain't talkin' You know HEAR No Evil....SEE No Evil if ya know what I mean.<br /><br /><i>The patrolman acts as though he's giving out a hint that the witness isn't a very cooperative one.</i><br /><br />DAVID - (Rolling his eyes in the back of his head and sighs with a smirk on his face) - Uhh....Huh. WON-DER-FUL. Anything else?<br /><br />PATROLMAN - Like I said, she ain't talkin'.<br /><br />MARCIE - Determined to talk to the witness - Ohh really?? We'll just see about that. Point her out to me.<br /><br />DAVID - Anything else?<br /><br />PATROLMAN (To Marcie) - Be my guest. My partner and I have been trying to get her to talk for the last 10 to 15 minutes. (To David) - Aside from that, just your usual convienence store robbery.<br /><br />DAVID - Thanks.<br /><br />PATROLMAN - You bet. Anytime.<br /><br /><i>The patrolman points out the witness to David & Marcie. It is someone they know very well from all the run-ins with the law that the person has had with them. The witness is dressed as a prostitute and is a WELL known "Regular Resident Visitor" to the Cedarville PD & City Jail. As Marcie rapidly approaches the witness with David not far behind in tow, we hear the witness say that she was just simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, though is thankful the robbers presumably never saw her</i><br /><br />MARCIE (As she & David shows her badge & approaches the witness and talking sarcastically) - Well....Well....Well....If it isn't the city tramp herself, Shannon Westbrook...What happened Shannon? Did you get lost on your way home somehow? Or did that pimp of yours finally get tired of you and decide to dump you?<br /><br />SHANNON (Recognizing David, who ultimately shows his badge, & Marcie & knowing that she's on her way to jail now for the way she's dressed as she grumbles to herself) - <i>Ohh No...I wish you would...</i><br /><br />DAVID - Shannon, we understand you were a witness in this robbery.<br /><br />SHANNON (In her usual street-smart attitude) - Yeah, so what if I was?<br /><br />MARCIE - So how 'bout you stop with the attitude and tell us what went down...<br /><br />SHANNON (Continuing on in her street-smart attitude and looking at Marcie from the ground up as she thumbs her nose at Marcie) - <i>Forget you bitch. I ain't tellin' you pigs nothin'</i><br /><br /><i>As Shannon tries to walk away by walking across the street in the middle of it, Marcie slams Shannon against the hood of a parked car and threatens to handcuff Shannon by holding both of her writsts. The left one behind her back while the right one is on the hood of the car with Marcie's hand wrapped around it as Marcie leans forward and just off to the right facing Shannon's right ear.</i><br /><br />MARCIE (Almost yelling given the close proximity of her mouth to Shannon's right ear) - You've got a choice missy. You can either tell us what we want to know <u>RIGHT HERE & NOW</u> or we'll haul your ass in and charge you with prostitution. (Now sarcastic and waving her head in several directions) - Ohh yeah, while we're at it, we'll also ticket you with a moving violation and tack on the charge of hindering a police investigation as well - just for grins. YOUR choice missy.<br /><br /><i>Shannon looks over to her right to see Marcie sarcastically grinning from ear to ear. Meanwhile David just looks at Shannon and smiles almost laughingly at her predictament.</i><br /><br />SHANNON (Stunned & shocked as she questions the legality of Marcie being able to carry out her threat and being responding to the allegations in in (again!) her street-smart attitude) - Prostitution? Moving violation? Hinder a Pig Investigation? Gimme a fuckin' break. (To the people around her) - <i><b>Did anybody here see me solicit anyone for sex or violate a move OR hinder a cop investigation?</i></b><br /><br /><i>No one bothers to pay attention, much less answer her question, as everyone is watching the unfolding scene down the street back at the store.</i><br /><br />SHANNON (Noticing the response to her three-part question after only a few seconds and in her usual street-smart attitude) - Nope. Don't look like it to me.<br /><br />DAVID - You <i>did</i> try to cross the street while in the middle of it Shannon. You're also a known prostitute. Hell, you even look the part. Just look at yourself. Even Actress Lindsey Lohan owns less skimpier and provocative outfits than the one you've got on.<br /><br /><i>Marcie lets up on Shannon after frisking her, putting everyting she pulls out of Shannon's pockets onto the hood of the car and then back in once the pocket is cleared of all objects and no illegal contraband has been revealed, but she and David continue to keep Shannon cornered just in case she tries to bolt again.</i><br /><br />MARCIE - One of these days....YOU ARE GOING TO GET HURT - OR WORSE <u>KILLED</u>. How many times have we told you this now? Fifty? Sixty? Seventy? How many times Shannon?<br /><br />SHANNON (Knowing she's been told so many timess that she doesn't even remember anymore) - More times than I care to remember.<br /><br />DAVID - Yeah? How do you think that looks on your rap sheet, huh?<br /><br />MARCIE (Continuing her lecture to Shannon) - And given that attitude of yours, you become less believable and credible every day. And to think you wonder why David & I don't come to you when we're looking for CI's....<br /><br /><i>David shakes his head as he just looks at Shannon.</i><br /><br />DAVID (Walking up to Shannon's left side) - One of these days Shannon, we're find YOUR CORPSE in a dumpster. Now, how do you think your loved ones are going to react when we tell them that you were killed because you were a hooker who's also a known small-time junkie?<br /><br /><i>Shannon looks at Marcie for a sympathetic look, but doesn't get one. In fact, Marcie looks at her as if to say "Don't look at me".</i><br /><br />SHANNON (Getting agitated & feeling harrassed) - Man...I thought you two wanted to talk to me about the robbery.<br /><br />DAVID (With a smirk on the left side of his face and raising his eyebrows) - Yeah we do.<br /><br />MARCIE - So start talkin'<br /><br /><i>David & Marcie are all ears as David prepares to write down what Shannon says while he and Marcie continue to ask questions, but Shannon has other ideas.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE THREE - Cedarville High School - 2nd Floor Hallway</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-small.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>It is now over an hour later and 2nd period classes have just finished. As we pick up the scene, Aruba Al Faheed is at his locker swapping books and other stuff needed for his next class when he is approached by some of his friends, who are trying to get him involved with some school activities. Among them is his girlfriend Ashleigh Wright, who's been hoping that Aruba would ask her out to the school prom. Meanwhile, some other students, who many believe to be "outcasts" amongst the school's student population, have taken a more discreet, if not "clandestine" <br />approach as they look on nearby and wonder if Aruba is just as loyal to <u>THEM</u> as he is to his other, more "normal" friends.</i><br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Smiling at Aruba, who is her boyfriend, as she approaches) - Hey there sweetie.<br /><br />ARUBA (Responding in a depressed & uncheerful manner as he continues to sort his books) - Hey babe.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH - (Noticing Aruba's obvious depressed look) - What's up? I can tell what isn't<br /><br />ARUBA - Still depressed & uncheerful - Not much.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Being intentionally nosy to get to the bottom of Aruba's troubles) - Did you have another fight with your parents?<br /><br />ARUBA (Adamant & wanting Ashleigh to stop bugging him) - I don't wanna talk about it.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Getting the message & backing off) - Okay....Okay. Sorry I asked...<br /><br />ARUBA (Apologizing for yelling at the girl he loves so deeply) - No. I'm sorry babe. It's just this....'thing'.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH - (Now not even knowing what Aruba's even talking about) - What "thing'? She shakes her head Aruba....What are you talking about?<br /><br />ARUBA - (Trying to brush it off as insignificant) - 'Tis nothing.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH - Well obviously it has to be something or you wouldn't be so....."down" about it.<br /><br />ARUBA - Told ya it's nothin'.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Knowing that something is up, but realizes she and Aruba must get out of the hallway before the Hall Monitors catch them) - Tell ya what, why don't we skip this class and go into the cafeteria and talk about it.<br /><br />ARUBA (Who would love nothing more than to skip his next class as its one he's had dozens of times before and knows the teacher generally doesn't mind if students skip out on class on occasion) - The cafeteria??? We'll most assuredly be caught there.<br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Knowing that Aruba's right) - Ooo...You're right. Tell ya what. Meet me outside by the oak tree.<br /><br />ARUBA - Why?<br /><br />ASHLEIGH (Getting closer and intimate & smiling as she speaks in a soft-tone voice) - Well...I thought I would take your mind off whatever is troubling you and talk about more pleasant things. Like <i>the prom</i>.<br /><br /><i>Aruba feels Ashleigh working her hands up and down his body and beginning to feel aroused.</i><br /><br />ARUBA (Smiling & knowing just EXACTLY what Ashleigh wants and knowing it's something he's been wanting to do with her ever since they first met) - Yeah. All right. Meet ya there.<br /><br /><i>Ashleigh & Aruba part ways. Meanwhile, some of Aruba's friends, who have and share the lockers around him, all joke around with him as they gather their books and head for class.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FOUR - The Law Offices of Stanley A. Finch</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/cassandrawhitmore/KellyGiddish.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/stanleyfinch/NickBenedict.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Cassandra Whitmore has gone to see attorney Stanley A. Finch. But what for? As we pick up the scene, she is just arriving for her appointment.</i><br /><br />CASSANDRA (To the receptionist) - Excuse me, I'm here to see a Mr. Finch.<br /><br />RECEPTIONIST (Thumbing through the appointment book) - And your name is...<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Whitmore. Cassandra Whitmore.<br /><br />RECEPTIONIST (Looking for Cassandra's name in the book & mumbling to herself in a whisper) - Whitmore....Whit...Ohh yes...Here it is. Have a seat.<br /><br /><i>Cassandra thanks the receptionist and takes a seat in the waiting room. Just as she does & as the receptionist was going to call Mr. Finch to inform him of Cassandra's arrival, he emerges from his office with a client as they finish their conversation.</i><br /><br />RECEPTIONIST (Just catching Mr. Finch before he closed the door) - Excuse me Mr. Finch, but your 11 o' clock is here.<br /><br />STANLEY - Send 'em in.<br /><br /><i>The receptionist directs Cassandra into Stanley's office and closes the door behind Cassandra as she leaves the two alone.<br /></i><br /><br />STANLEY - What can I do you for, Ms....<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Answering his question by introducing herself) - Whitmore. Cassandra Whitmore. (Inquisitively in the hopes of jogging Stanley's moemory) I believe we spoke on the phone this morning?<br /><br />STANLEY - Ahh yes. I remember now. You want to stake a claim towards someone else's estate. Correct?<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Yes.<br /><br />STANLEY - Why?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Fumbling for an answer out of embarrassment over what she did that involved the person who's name is on the estate) - Well....You see, it's because the deceased is the biological father of my son.<br /><br />STANLEY - Ohh...I see. And how do you know this?<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Well...You could say that I was fortunate enough to stumble across a "sympathetic ear" as it were in the personnel lab on base.<br /><br /><i>Stanley is taking copious notes on his legal pad.</i><br /><br />STANLEY - Uhh huh. And this person with a "sympathetic ear" as you put it fits in HOW? What did you say or do? Did you threaten him or her?<br /><br />CASSANDRA - I didn't threaten her. I just simply told her my story and what I planned to do once I got stateside. After I was done, she was all to eager to give it to me.<br /><br />STANLEY - Give what to you?<br /><br />CASSANDRA - A sample of his DNA.<br /><br /><i>Stanley is shocked and rolls his eyes in the back of his head in disgust at Cassandra's stupidity as he now knows that if he takes her case, he'll have to contend with privacy issues.</i><br /><br />STANLEY (Fearing she may have done the worst) - PLEASE tell me you didn't accept it.<br /><br /><i>She nods in a manner indicative that she did accept it.</i><br /><br />STANLEY (Collecting himself) - Okay...Putting aside for a second how this DNA sample was obtained, I have but three questions to ask. 1). Whose DNA is it 2). Who gave you the DNA sample and 3). Can this person be counted on as a reliable witness?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Trying to answer Stanley's question, but also trying to keep the identity of her "friend" a secret until she has enough confidence in revealing it to him) - Well, I'll put this way. I think by the time you get through talking to the person who gave me the DNA sample, you'll find that the person whose name is on the estate was a real Johnny Appleseed.<br /><br />STANLEY - That doesn't answer my questions, Ms. Whitmore.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Well...Since you put it that way....The DNA sample is from Leo McFadden. The person who gave me the DNA sample is on this piece of paper. (She hands him a sheet of paper containing the name, address, and phone number of Deborah Stevens) I promised her I wouldn't give it out unless I felt it could benefit the both of us.<br /><br /><i>Stanley examines the piece of paper with a bit of cynicism and a smirk on his face.</i><br /><br />STANLEY - And you believe her to be credible.<br /><br />CASSANDRA - Yes sir, I do.<br /><br /><i>Meanwhile...We now pick up the scene at The Commissary pub on Fort Cedar, where we see Deborah enjoying a drink after the protest and rally she attended on base.</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE FIVE - Fort Cedar - Commisary Pub</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/debbiestevens/debbiestevens.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>As we pick up the scene in earnest, Monica has approached Debbie (who was the woman alluded to as the woman Cassandra Whitmore got the DNA sample from while working for the base personnel lab in Iraq) to chat with her about her chat with Stacy at the Star Burst.</i><br /><br />MONICA - I see you talked her into attending the rally. She was quite the trooper out there.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Yeah, but to be honest with you, I wasn't very comfortable about doing it, ya know. I was kinda hoping that one of you other girls would've done it instead.<br /><br />MONICA - Ohh...I see. You mean so you wouldn't have to tell her about that little "tiltilating tryst" that you and Leo had?<br /><br />DEBBIE - Ohh...You mean that little "tryst" as you put it that conceived my little daughter Tess? I couldn't tell her that. I couldn't bring myself to do it.<br /><br />MONICA (Being blint) - Well what about your husband? I mean, sooner or later, he's gonna put two and two together and quickly realize that little Tess doesn't look anywhere like him. <br />And when he does, he's gonna have some questions to which you had better have answers to because it's not like you had kids before you met Doug, ya know.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Feeling threatened) - Well let him ask them! <br />I don't need you breaking the news to him. And I also don't need you bugging me about it either.<br /><br />MONICA - Well I am gonna keep bugging you about it because both of you are my friends and right now, you're hurting him. And i don't like that.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Not wanting to deal with Monica's interrogation anymore) - Butt out. Just BUTT OUT.<br /><br />MONICA (Being blunt) - I can't butt out. As I just said, I consider the both of you my friends. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna just sit idly by as you rip his heart out 'cause that's <br />EXACTLY what're doing. Ripping his heart out. And I won't stand for it.<br /><br />DEBBIE (Feeling threatened) - Are you threatening me? 'Cause if you are, it ain't working.<br /><br />MONICA (Being blunt) - I'm not threatening you. I'm just telling it like it is.<br /><br />DEBBIE - Well I don't see how it's any of your business. So BUTT OUT.<br /><br /><i>Debbie storms out of the bar</i><br /><br /><b>SCENE SIX - Detective Squad Room - Cedarville PD</b><br><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/davidgrant/VincentIrizarrry.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/marciegrant/marciegrant.jpg" title=""border="0"><br><i>When we last saw David & Marcie, they were getting a statement from an uncooperative eyewitness to the robbery of a liquor store (and somehow manage to get it). David then asks her (In the only way he knew how to ask such a witness like the one he had before him) if she could identify the perpetrator(s) and wouldn't mind coming down to the police station to identify him/her/them in mug shot books. As we pick up the scene, Shannon (the witness) is still being flippant with the lips as she along with David & Marcie, who just wish she would shut up and stop her blabbering, are about to enter the Detective Squad Room.</i><br /><br />DAVID (Tired of listening to Shannon's blabbering) - Blah...Blah...Blah. Yadda.....Yadda....Yadda. C'mon, sit down and shut up.<br /><br />One of the other detectives walks in and notices Shannon sitting at Marcie's desk<br /><br />DETECTIVE (Being Sarcastic) - Well.....Well....Well. Look what the cat dragged in.<br /><br />SHANNON (Being Equally Sarcastic as well as pompant and arrogant) - Ohh...No. Whatever...<br /><br />DETECTIVE - What'd you do this time? Lemme take a guess. You offered to bang someone who turned out to be an undercover cop. Right?<br /><br /><i>Shannon looks at the detective as though she was telling him he didn't know what he was talking about and to mind his own business.</i><br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ (Walking into the room & seeing the detective harrassing Shannon) - How 'bout you doing something that these two (Referring to David & Marcie) are trying to do. That is <u>YOUR JOB</u>??<br /><br />MARCIE - Captain, this is the lone witness in the roberry.<br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ - Okay. Come here for a second.<br /><br />David & Marcie huddle up with the Captain<br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ - Did anyone do a background check on her?<br /><br />DAVID - Near as we could tell...No. Then again, we didn't ask.<br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ - Did you do a background check on her?<br /><br />MARCIE - Well we tried to, but NCIC was down.<br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ - Get one.<br /><br />DAVID - But Captain, she's our only witness.<br /><br />CAPTAIN SANCHEZ - Consider it eliminating the obvious.<br /><br />DAVID - Okay...<br /><br /><b>SCENE SEVEN - Stacy's House</b><br><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/bradmartin1a.jpg" title="" border="0"><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stacymcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0"><br><i>Stacy McFadden has just returned home from the rally and protest at Fort Cedar and is busy with the house cleaning she had planned to do earlier. As we pick up the scene, she is seen dusting off a floor cabinet in the living room where she has some flowers. She is dusting the area where one of the flower vases was when the doorbell rings.</i><br /><br />*DOORBELL* Ding dong<br /><br />STACY (To whomever is on the other side of the door) - Coming. Just a minute.<br /><br />Stacy moves the vase that had covered the area she had just dusted and then goes to answer the door. Meanwhile, the doorbell rings again.<br /><br /><i>*DOORBELL* Ding dong</i><br /><br />STACY (A little aggrevated and wondering who it is who would want to see her so urgently as she walks briskly to the door) - Keep your shirt on, I'm coming.<br /><br />She opens the door and finds Brad on the other side<br /><br />STACY (Somewhat surprised) - Brad.<br /><br />BRAD (Feeling nervous and wondering what Stacy is thinking) - Hello Stacy. Can I come in? We need to talk.<br /><br />STACY (Feeling uncomfortable, but knowing she's eventually gonna have to address the issue of a future with Brad anyway) - Umm...Yeah....Sure. Come on in.<br /><br />Brad walks inside. Stacy shuts the door behind him.<br /><br />BRAD - Ya know, I just wanted to come over to....umm...apologize and...you know....umm....set things straight. You know....Between us.<br /><br />STACY - Brad, what on earth for?<br /><br />BRAD - For blurting out that I loved you when I knew you weren't ready.<br /><br />STACY - Well I appreciate that Brad, but you really didn't have to.<br /><br />BRAD - Yeah I did.<br /><br />STACY - You were just simply telling me how you felt. You should NEVER apologize for that or feel you have a need to. In fact, if ANYONE needs to apologize, it should be ME. I <br />should've been a little more sensitive.<br /><br />BRAD - Stace, you were going through hell. I couldn't possibly expect you to accept my love confession.<br /><br />STACY - But I'm not going through hell now. And I do accept your love confession. And I've been doing some thinking lately. I've been thinking that maybe I love you too.<br /><br />BRAD (Somewhat surprised) - Really?<br /><br />STACY - Yeah.<br /><br />BRAD - What made you change your mind? I mean...Don't get me wrong....I'm glad you changed your mind. I'm just wondering what made you do it?<br /><br />STACY - I got to thinking of all the times we were seeing each other - going out on dates, and the great times we had when Leo was alive and in Iraq over the holidays.<br /><br />BRAD (Reminiscing) - Yeah. Those were fun times.<br /><br />STACY - And then it hit me that I'd be fool if I were to let it all go to waste.<br /><br />BRAD - What we had back then could never go to waste.<br /><br />STACY - I know that now. But simple fact is Brad that it almost did and I shouldn't have let it get that far.<br /><br />BRAD - Forget about it. The main thing is we're back together. We are back together, are we?<br /><br />STACY (Reservedly, but with a smile) - Yeah.<br /><br />BRAD (Somewhat surprised at the tone in which Stacy answered his question and detecting her reservation) - You say that with some reservation.<br /><br />STACY - It's not that. It's just that I don't want to go too fast. I don't want to go too slow either. I think the latter is what almost killed what we had.<br /><br />BRAD (Looking passionately into Stacy's eyes) - Yeah. I know. I guess what we really had wasn't just a friendship. But a relationship instead.<br /><br />STACY ILooking passionately into Brad's eyes) - If it was, it was beautiful.<br /><br />BRAD (Looking even more passionately into Stacy's eyes as he begins to move closer and talking in a near-whisper) - Maybe we can rekindle the magic.<br /><br />STACY (Looking even more passionately into Brad's eyes as she begins to move closer and also talking in a near-whisper) - Maybe we can.<br /><br /><i>Brad & Stacy look passionately into each others eyes as they meet for the embrace and ensuing kiss. The first kiss being just a small one as the two of them take one more look into each others eyes, Stacy looking into Brad's eyes as if to say "YES, THIS FEELS RIGHT". Brad, sensing Stacy's desire, starts kissing her passionately</i><br /><br />BRAD (Letting up from his kissing and whispering as he looks passionately into Stacy's eyes as he holds and caresses her cheeks as if she was a 1950s movie star while she looks at him passionately) - You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this moment to come.<br /><br />STACY (Looking at Brad just as passionately and whispering back lustfully) - Yeah I do. It's been too long.<br /><br /><i>The two of them start kissing with an almost feverish manner. When the two let up, they both look down, then at each other again passionately. And then Brad starts kissing other parts of Stacy's body. Stacy looks up at the ceiling and is completely lost in delirious ecstasy.</i><br /><br />On The NEXT Edition Of <u><i>AGAINST THE STORM</u></i><br /><br />* Trish & Michael have made plans for the evening, but something will happen that could change their lives FOREVER. What is it?<br /><br />* Cassandra quickly discovers that she and Debbie aren't THE ONLY ones whom Leo has had an affair with. Will a cat fight ensue or will she they all band together <br />to gang up on Stacy?<br /><br />* David & Marcie get some not-so-surprising information on Shannon that could damage what little credibility she has left as a witness. What is it?<br /><br />All this <u>AND MORE</u> on THE NEXT Edition Of <i>AGAINST THE STORM</i><br /><br />**CUE STANDARD ATS CLOSE<br><br><b><font face="CommercialScript BT"><font size=+2>Trish & Michael May Think They're Going On Another One Of Their Many Evening Dates.</font></font></b><br /><br><img SRC="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/trishmartin2a.jpg" height=151 width=120><img SRC="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin.jpg" height=104 width=100><br /><br><b><font face="CommercialScript BT"><font size=+2>But This Time, Something's About To Happen That Could Change Their Lives <i><u>FOREVER</u></i>.</font></font></b><b><font face="CommercialScript BT"><font size=+4></font></font></b><br /><p><b><br><font face="CommercialScript BT"><font size=+2>Coming soon....</font></font></b>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-8544850165948050822005-12-12T15:53:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.496-06:00Episode 20 - Dawn Of A New Day***********<br />SCENE ONE - Stacy's Support Group Meeting<br />***********<br /><br /><em>It's almost New Year's and the talk around Cedarville is how everyone hopes the New Year will be better than this past one. As we pick up the scene, we see Stacy's support group meeting, which she's gone to almost religiously since she finally admitted barely a month ago that she was having problems coping with his death, is winding down and she and her newly found friend Tamara are at the group snack table</em><br /><br />TAMARA (Talking as we pick things up in mid-discussion): Trust me Stacy, it doesn't any easier.<br /><br />STACY: I wish it did. Hopefully the New Year will change things.<br /><br />TAMARA: The more things change, the more they stay the same. There's no escaping it. Even today, there are times I wish John were still alive. But he's not. He died serving our country. And for that, I'll never forget him.<br /><br />STACY (Not even hearing Tamara's last two comments and thinking misinterpreting her comments to be "high & mighty"): Well at least John wasn't executed by a gang of <em>thugging terrorists</em> like Leo was. Ohh, but I suppose that would change things, wouldn't it?<br /><br /><em>Tamara has a look on her face that says "Excuse Me?"</em><br /><br />TAMARA (Wondering where Stacy's comments were coming from, yet remaining calm): No he wasn't. But it doesn't make his death any less significant. They both died doing what they loved the most outside of us - <em>serving their country by sacrificing themselves for our freedom</em>. We should never forget that sis.<br /><br /><em>Tamara strolls off as Stacy shakes her head wishing everyone in the group would stop calling her "sis" or referring to her as their "sister"</em><br /><br />************<br />SCENE TWO - The Al Faheed Household - Kitchen <br />************<br /><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/NestorSerrano-small.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-small.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/JonathanAhdout-small.jpg"><br><em>Khalil al Faheed runs a construction business while his wife Clarita is the owner of a fancy furniture store specializing in Middle Eastern furniture. While his parents are the hard-working Arabs who have fled their homeland because of all the violence, their teenage son Aruba, on the other hand, is hell bent on joining a terrorist cell instead of joining the fighting forces who are fighting the very violence the Al Faheed's fled from. As we pick up the scene, it is the next day and Khalil and his family are all at the breakfast table talking as they consume the first meal of the day before heading out the door. </em><br /><br />CLARITA (Trying to make conversation): Got a busy day today?<br /><br />KHALIL (Responding while still chewing his food): Of course. It's busy every day.<br /><br />CLARITA (Turning to her son): I hope you have some plans for today Aruba.<br /><br />ARUBA: Yeah. I've got plans<br /><br />KHALIL (Looking at Aruba as if to remind him of what he thinks of what Aruba has in mind): Not <em>those</em> plans.<br /><br />ARUBA (Adamant and acting as though he thinks anything he does shouldn't be any of his parents' business) <em>Yeah. Those plans</em><br /><br />CLARITA (Worried & concerned): Ohh....But Aruba. You <em>know</em> how your father and I feel about the matter.<br /><br />KHALIL (Before Aruba can respond): <strong>We disapprove & don't want you seeing those people again.</strong><br /><br />ARUBA (Rebellious): Yeah? Well I don't care what you approve or disapprove of father. <strong>They are my friends and I'll see them anytime I damn well please</strong>.<br /><br /><em>Khalil gets angry, goes around the table as Clarita pleads with him in an effort to keep the peace. Khalil simply goes around her and gets to Aruba, whom he picks up and holds in a threatening manner</em><br /><br />KHALIL (Still grasping Aruba's shirt in a threatening manner as Aruba looks at him, almost fearful as Khalil grinds his teeth, shakely looks Aruba squarely in the eye and says the following): <em>Now you listen to me. While you are living in our house - <strong>under <u>our</u> roof</strong> - You <strong>will</strong> follow <strong><u>our</u> </strong>rules. Do I make myself clear?</em><br /><br />ARUBA (His father still holding his shirt with both men seething): Go to hell traitor. <em>Go to hell.<br /><br />Aruba shoves Khalil in a manner that forces him to let go. Khalil and Clarita look at each other with fear (In Clarita's case), anger (In Khalil's case) and utter shock (Both of them) as Aruba storms out of the house, making certain he slams the door as he leaves.</em><br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS Standard Open</strong><br /><br />************<br />SCENE THREE - Star Burst Coffee House<br />************<br /><br /><em>Brad is reading the paper when Claudia walks up.</em><br /><br />CLAUDIA: Good Morning. Can I get you anything?<br /><br />BRAD: No, I'm fine. Thanks.<br /><br />CLAUDIA (Remembering him from the other day): Hopeless romantic huh?<br /><br />BRAD (A little surprised): Excuse me?<br /><br />CLAUDIA (Acting as though she's casually flirting with him): Been there myself. Know all the classic symptoms. Trust me, you've got 'em.<br /><br />BRAD (Testing Claudia's knowledge): Well okay genius. Figure this one out. I'm in love with this woman who just lost her husband. Yet when I try to tell her, I just clam up. It's as though if I tell her, I run the risk of ruining the friendship we have and if I don't tell her, then I be left wondering <em>what if</em>. Ya know?<br /><br />CLAUDIA: Yeah. But what does <em>she</em> think?<br /><br />BRAD: Well...Every time we get together and talk, I try to subtlely nudge the conversation over to where I can put myself in a position <em>to</em> tell her. But every time I do, she backs away.<br /><br />CLAUDIA: So....<br /><br />BRAD (Continuing): So one night, I just blurted it out. It wasn't subtle. It wasn't non-chalant. It just came out. It's as though I said it with no emotion. I've been trying to say it <em>with</em> emotion ever since, but she won't even let me get near her now. It's as if we're not on speaking terms now.<br /><br />CLAUDIA: Well Brad, I think even you have to kind of admit that you took her by surprise.<br /><br />BRAD: Yeah, but the thing is, it's been weeks since it happened. Until her husband was killed, we were pretty close - And getting closer. <br /><br />CLAUDIA (Realizing who she & Brad are talking about): <strong>Wait a minute.</strong> We're not talking about <em>Stacy</em> here, are we?<br /><br />BRAD (Curious as to why Claudia is acting the way she is): Yeah. What about it?<br /><br />CLAUDIA (Rolling her eyes and shaking her head): Ohh my god Brad....Ohh my god...<br /><br /><em>Brad looks on with a stunned look on his face as if he's missing something.</em><br /><br />***********<br />SCENE FOUR - Trish & Michael's Place<br />***********<br /><img SRC="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/trishmartin2a.jpg" height=151 width=120><img SRC="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone/shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/michaelcarlotti/RickyPaullGoldin.jpg" height=104 width=100><br /><br><br /><em>Trish & Michael have also awakened and are also eating breakfast and making plans for the day when Michael's cell phone rings. As we pick up the scene, Michael has just picked up the phone and is about to answer it.<strong><u>NOTE: We only hear one end of the conversation</u></strong></em><br /><br />MICHAEL (To the person on the phone):Hello....Yeah....Didn't my office fax those over to you? They should've.<br /><br /><em>By this time, Trish, who's in a lovemaking mood, moves over to where Michael is and starts to give him a massage until Michael pauses his conversation with his client on the phone</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (Annoyed at Trish's untimely massage): Excuse me please. (Now looking at Trish) Babe...Please....Later?<br /><br />TRISH (Flirtatiously persuasive and leaning on his right shoulder): Mmmm....But I just wanna skip working today and spend the whole day with you my dear lover.<br /><br />MICHAEL: You know I can't. You know I've got a couple big meetings today.<br /><br /><em>Trish remains unimpressed with Michael's excuse</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (Hoping for forgiveness): Rain check?<br /><br />TRISH: On one condition.<br /><br />MICHAEL: What's that?<br /><br />TRISH (Being <em>very</em> flirtatious now): That we have dinner by candlelight at The Fon DuLac <em>and</em> I'm <em>all yours the whole night.</em> <br /><br />MICHAEL: Mmm...Baby. You got yourself a deal.<br /><br /><em>Silence enters the room till it's broken by the tiny squeal of the voice on the phone saying "hello". Michael hears it and realizes he must get back to his conversation</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (Turning back to the person on the phone as Trish walks away): Umm....Yes. I'm still here. Yes.....Yes.....I think we can do that.....Who?.....Uhh...Yeah....I thought Al Faheed Construction would be ideal for this....In fact, I called and left them a message.....They should be calling me back sometime today.....Okay cool....Listen...Why don't I get with the construction company and give you a call back....Sound good?....Okay bye.<br /><br />**********<br />SCENE FIVE - Clarita's Fancy Furniture<br />**********<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stephanieblanton.jpg"><img src="http://www.freewebtown.com/jeeperone//shows/soaps/againstthestorm/castpics/alfaheedfamily/ShohrehAghdashloo-small.jpg"><br><br /><em>It's now a couple hours later and Clarita has just opened her little shop for the day's business and is busy arranging newly-arrived furniture when Stephanie walks in. <strong>She has never been to Clarita's shop or met Clarita before.</strong></em><br /><br />CLARITA (Immediately hearing the bells attached to her door ring and noticing Stephanie aimlessly looking around): Can I help you?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Responding): Wow. I...I...I've never seen this shop here before. Are you new to the neighborhood?<br /><br />CLARITA: Uhh...Yes. I just opened up a few months ago. Can I help you find something?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Umm....Not really. Just happened to be out for my walk around the neighborhood and noticed your shop here. Strange I haven't noticed it before.<br /><br />CLARITA: (Trying to give Stephanie a possible reason why she hasn't noticed her shop till now): Well....This is kind of a big neighborhood. Are you sure I can't help you find anything?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Trying to dismiss Clarita): Ohh...No. I'll just be looking around.<br /><br />CLARITA: Okay. Holler if you need me.<br /><br /><em>With that Clarita goes back to arranging the newly-arrived furniture as Stephanie looks at and picks up a few items in passive fashion much like a shopper would normally behave.</em><br /><br />*******************<br />SCENE SIX - Just Outside Fort Cedar<br />*******************<br /><br /><em>Stacy is outside Fort Cedar as she at her monthly support group meeting when she notices by a small group of women who appear to be trying to organize an anit-war protest, but seem to lack some leadership and organization. Curious though, she nonetheless approaches the women </em><br /><br />STACY (Curious) Hello.<br /><br />MONICA (One of the women in the group): Hello Stacy. Wanna join?<br /><br />STACY (Knowing that what she sees is not normal): Join? What is this? What's going on here? What's with all these signs?<br /><br />KELLY (One of the other women): We're holding a protest rally. Wanna join?<br /><br />STACY (Perplexed): Protest rally? For <em>what</em>?<br /><br />SARAH (Another one of the women in the group): The war. Why else would we be here holding a protest rally?<br /><br /><em>Stacy looks perplexed & confused as she really doesn't know how to feel or react to or about the situation</em><br /><br />****************<br />SCENE SEVEN - Just Outside The Cedarville High School Campus<br />****************<br /><br /><em>Aruba has just arrived for school. But before he goes into his first hour class, he has a brief meeting with his "friends". The very same ones that are trying to recruit him into a terrorist cell and the very people his parents want him to stay away from</em><br /><br />JUAQUENTO: Right on time Aruba. A good sign.<br /><br />ARUBA (Fearful his father may be watching and is looking around): Can we just get this over with?<br /><br />JUAQUENDO: Sure. Wouldn't want you to miss class. So, are you in or not? I need an answer NOW Aruba. No more putting it off.<br /><br />ARUBA: If I say yes, what happens?<br /><br />JUAQUENDO: Plans will move forward as originally outlined and you will be highly regarded as a warrior hero.<br /><br />ARUBA: And if not?<br /><br />JUAQUENDO: Well....It'd be a major disappointment. However, we will not think any less of you. That said though, I cannot guarantee you will not become a casualty once the plan is executed. In short, you will be considered by some in the cell as a traitor to the Almight one and to your own people. The weapons are non-discriminatory.<br /><br />ARUBA (Feeling excited and inspired): I have never felt more ready in my entire life. Train me. I will not fail. I will not let you down. <br /><br />******************<br /><br />On The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br /><br />* Aruba starts his training, but can his father convince him he's making the biggest mistake of his life? Will Aruba even listen to him?<br /><br />* Will Brad FINALLY profess his love to Stacy or will he continue to chicken out and deny his true feelings? Will Stacy admit HER feelings for Brad or will SHE continue to deny hers as well?<br /><br />* Stacy joins the protesters at Fort Cedar, but they want her to LEAD it. Will she do it or will she remain loyal to Leo's legacy?<br /><br />* A blast from Cedarville's most recent past returns. How much trouble will she cause THIS time?<br /><br />* Trish & Michael make plans for an evening date, but something else could change their lives FOREVER. What is it?<br /><br />All this & more on the NEXT edition of AGAINST THE STORM.<br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS Standard Close.</strong>Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-19027322245919859592005-12-05T22:29:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.681-06:00Episode 19 - Holiday Show 2005************<br />SCENE ONE - Star Burst Coffee House<br />************<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/bradmartin1a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>Brad is seen typing on his laptop as Rob walks in and walks up to the bar where Brad is sitting. Brad, who has been up all night, is working on an email to a "Dear Abby" like newspaper columnist, but is struggling to find the words to put in the body of the message.</em><br /><br />ROB (Trying to be cheerful): Good Morning. Merry Christmas.<br /><br />BRAD (Sounding kinda tired and depressed): Maybe for you.<br /><br /><em>Brad has felt rather depressed ever since Leo's death (<strong>see my post <a href="http://www.epiguide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8860" target="_blank">here</a> on <a href="http://www.epiguide.com/" target="_blank">the EpiGuide</a> for more info.</strong></em>). He's got one girl (Jennifer) chasing him, but he on the other hand is interested in Stacy. But he has also developed a close friendship with Jennifer & is wrestling with whom he loves he loves the most. He's also having to deal with Stacy's desire and wish to not be "rushed" into a relationship, but is having a hard time hiding his feelings for her.<br /><br />ROB (Unchagrined): Still living that fantasy of yours, eh? (Noticing the screen of Brad's laptop on the other side of Brad's lattee) Ohh....What's this?? <em>Dear Eppy</em>.......<br /><br />BRAD (Snapping the screen of his laptop from Rob's view): None of your damn business!<br /><br />ROB (Concerned about Brad's mental state): Dude, you need help.<br /><br />CLAUDIA (Owner of the Coffee House who just happens to see Rob & Brad talking): Hey guys. Merry Christmas. What can I get you Rob?<br /><br />ROB (Noticing Brad's lattee): I'll have what he's having.<br /><br />CLAUDIA (To her helpers in the back): One lattee.<br /><br /><em>Rob hands her a $10 to cover the cost. Claudia returns with his change.</em><br /><br />BRAD: I'm writing one of those advice columists, Rob.<br /><br />ROB (Cynical): Heh...You think somebody from the newspaper is going to help sort out your love life? Dude, I think I know the answer. It ain't rocket science. Jennifer's got the hots for you. Stacy's got baggage - And now a kid and....<br /><br />BRAD (Interrupting): ....You don't think I've got a chance in hell with Stacy despite everything we've done together. Is that it?<br /><br />ROB: I didn't say that...<br /><br />BRAD: You didn't have to.<br /><br />(Claudia returns with Rob's lattee)<br /><br />CLAUDIA: Sorry I took so long. Here's your lattee Rob.<br /><br />ROB (To Claudia): Thanks.<br /><br />*************<br />SCENE TWO (Part One) - Stacy's House<br />*************<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stacymcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0" /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/trishmartin2a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><br /><em>Stacy and Trish are sitting at the kitchen table talking over cups of coffee as Trish is trying to talk Stacy into getting out and not being so anti-social (which Stacy denies being). Two of the things being discussed are the big Annual Christmas Banquet at The FonDuLac benefitting the homeless in Cedarville and the Annual Christmas Party for the Cedarville's underprivleged and disadvantaged children, also at The FonDuLac. As we pick up the scene, Trish just popped the idea her going to help out at the Christmas Party for the kids.</em><br /><br />STACY (adamant): C'mon....There is <strong>no way</strong> I am going to that event. <br /><br />TRISH (Begging): Why not? Think of all the fun you'll have.<br /><br />STACY (With a look of shock on her face & sarcastic): FUN?!?!?!? <em>Ohh yeah I can see it now. Don't mind me kid. My daughter just lost her daddy. But glad to see you have <strong>your</strong> daddy here though.</em><br /><br />TRISH: It doesn't have to be that way. <br /><br />STACY: Well I'm sorry Trish, but it is.<br /><br /><em>Trish shakes her head as Stacy storms out of the kitchen.</em> <br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS Alternate Open as camera focuses on at Trish's somewhat surprised look</strong><br /><br />********<br />SCENE TWO (Part Two) - Stacy's House<br />********<br />TRISH (Talking to herself): I've got to get her involved in something.<br /><br />(Trish's cell phone rings)<br /><br />TRISH: Hello.....Ohh hi Michelle. Boy am I glad you called. I <em>think</em> I know of someone who can be of <em>a lot</em> of help to you over the next few days. Can we get together?<br /><br />************<br />SCENE THREE - Stephanie's House<br />************<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/gregmcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0" /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stephanieblanton.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>Stephanie & Greg have had yet another night's worth of passionate lovemaking. As we pick up the scene, Greg is seen in the kitchen as he finishes cooking breakfast for Stephanie, who is just waking up. Little does she know she's about to receive breakfast in bed. Greg is surprised to see Stephanie awake when he walks in with the tray. </em><br /><br />GREG: Good Morning Sunshine.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Smiling as she sees the tray): Well is <em>this</em> a pleasant surprise. Good morning.<br /><br />GREG: Figured you'd want to have breakfast in bed for a change.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Aww....You shouldn't have.<br /><br />GREG: 'Tis no problem at all. Besides, it gives me an excuse to see that beautiful smile of yours.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Smiling rather flirtatiously at Greg's remark): You're just saying that because we....ummm.....did it for the first time since.....<em>when???</em><br /><br />GREG: Too long ago for me to even remember.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Looking at Greg and still smiling at him): I think it was...like....another lifetime ago.<br /><br />GREG (Now looking down at Stephanie, who is laying down on the bed with Greg on & the tray set aside): I <em>know</em> it was another lifetime ago.<br /><br /><em>As the two of them put the tray aside, the look as though they want to resume their lovemaking.</em> <br /><br />************<br />SCENE FOUR - Star Burst Coffee House<br />************<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/jenniferblanton1a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>Jennifer (pictured above), along with Deidre, Danielle, and Sharon, all friends of Jennifer's and students at Cedarville University, are at the Star Burst Coffee House, which is not far from campus and is the only WiFi HotSpot that is anywhere near campus. As we pick up the scene, the girls are seen talking about Jennifer and her dilemna with her desires to go after Brad, totally unaware that he's just across the room sitting at the bar.</em><br /><br />DEIDRE: The two of you will never make it Jen. Remember what happened last time?<br /><br />JENNIFER: Yeah, but I'm a little more wiser now. <br /><br />(Deidre, Danielle & Jennifer notice Sharon pulling out her laptop)<br /><br />DANIELLE (To Sharon): What are you doing? I thought we were on Christmas vacation.<br /><br /><em>Danielle is one of those people who are cynical about the Internet in general and, as such, is not knowledgeable that The Star Burst Coffee House is a HotSpot for Wireless Internet access or how to get on it if she knew how or wanted to.</em><br /><br />SHARON (Responding to Danielle's question but totally forgetting Danielle's lack of knowledge of the Internet): I'm going shopping.<br /><br />JENNIFER (Not sure of what Sharon is talking about): Ehhh....What are you talking about? You're logging onto your computer. Not going into a store.<br /><br />DEIDRE (Who is just as knowlegeable about the Internet as Sharon is): Ahh....But you can shop on the Internet just as easily as you can in a mall.<br /><br /><em>Sharon nods as she winks at Jennifer & Danielle as they notice Brad at the bar</em> <br /><br />DANIELLE (Still cynical): Ohh...Just how are you going to "pay" for your "purchases", pre tell?<br /><br />SHARON (Whipping out one of her many credit cards): With PLASTIC. How else?<br /><br />DEIDRE (To Jennifer): Don't look now, but guess who's here....<br /><br />*************<br />SCENE FIVE - The FonDu Lac Hotel - Grand Ballroom<br />*************<br /><br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stacymcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0" /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/trishmartin2a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>Michelle is in the Grand Ballroom of the hotel making final preparations for the Annual Christmas Party for underprivleged children, an event that, along with the Annual Christmas Banquet, is a tradition in Cedarville that is almost considered sacriligious to miss. As we pick up the scene, she is seen directing the staff in the setup and configuration of the Grand Ballroom.</em><br /><br />MICHELLE (Pointing to one of the staff members and the direction of where she wants them to go): No....no. Over there. Yeah.<br /><br /><em>Michelle continues to direct people until Trish enters with Stacy childishly in tow.</em><br /><br />STACY (Acting childish as Trish is dragging her inside): <em>I'm telling you for the last time, I'm <u>not</u> doing this.</em><br /><br /><em>Michelle stops what she is doing when Trish & Stacy enter</em><br /><br />MICHELLE (To Trish & Stacy): Hey guys. Glad you could help.<br /><br /><em>Stacy looks and acts as though this will be THE WORST Christmas she's ever had while Trish prepares to help pitch in</em><br /><br />STACY: I'm <em>not</em> the one helping.<br /><br />TRISH (Insistingly but playful): Ohh yes you are.<br /><br /><em>Trish hands Stacy an elf's uniform as she tries to come up with excuses as to why she shouldn't be helping out at all and tries to come up with more when Trish tosses her the uniform.</em><br /><br />TRISH: You need more socialization. In other words, you need to get out more.<br /><br /><em>Michelle nods in agreement with Trish</em><br /><br />STACY (Having reached the boiling point): No. What I <em>really</em> need is for two of my best friends to <strong>leave me the fuck alone.</strong><br /><br /><em>Stacy causes a scene as she slams the uniform down to the floor and storms out of the room, leaving Trish & Michelle scratching their heads and worrying more about Stacy</em><br /><br />**********<br />SCENE SIX - Stephanie's House<br />**********<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/gregmcfadden.jpg" title="" border="0" /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/stephanieblanton.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>Greg & Stephanie have just finished their breakfast and another round of lovemaking. As we pick up the scene, the two of them are in the bedroom talking.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Admiring the amount of lovemaking she and Greg did): I didn't think I missed being with you <em>that</em> much. <em>WOW.</em><br /><br />GREG (Also admiring the lovemaking he and Stephanie did): I know the feeling. (Now looking at Stephanie) It's been way too long baby. I want you. I <em>need</em> you.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: I need you too. But I know I can't have you if you're married to Courtney.<br /><br />GREG: I know, which is why I have a proposal.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Raising her eyebrows and smiling somewhat in perked excitement): Mmm....<br /><br />GREG: We elope as soon as my divorce is final.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie laughs at the suggestion in complete surprise</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (A little, but pleasantly, surprised by the suggestion and even chuckes at it): You're kidding.<br /><br />GREG: Nope. I'm not Steph. I <em>love</em> you. I want to <em>be</em> with you. I want to have kids and grow old with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: I want to do all those things too. But now is just not the time.<br /><br />GREG (Reitering that he knows he can't marry Stephanie until his divorce with Courtney is final): I know that. Which is why I want to wait till my divorce with Courtney is final before we proceed with any plans of our own babe.<br /><br /><em>Greg exits the bedroom and goes into the bathroom</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Thinking to herself, but smiling nonetheless as she sips her cup of coffee): <em>He's only kidding. He's got to be. Ahh...But I suppose there's no harm in being a hopeless romantic. Then again, getting married to him <em>before</em> his divorce with Courtney would be <em>sweet revenge</em> considering the fact the bitch <em>stole</em> from me in the first place. Hmmm.....</em><br /><br />**********<br />SCENE SEVEN - Sun Burst Coffee House<br />**********<br /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/bradmartin1a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><img src="http://pchamster.home.comcast.net/againstthestorm/cast/jenniferblanton1a.jpg" title="" border="0" /><br /><em>In our last scene here, Jennifer (pictured) & her friends Deidre, Danielle and Sharon walked into the coffee house and took a table. In the middle of their conversation, Jennifer spots Brad sitting at the bar. As we pick up the scene, Jennifer begins to act like a High School teenager rather than the mature college student that she is.</em><br /><br />DANIELLE (Puzzled and perplexed at what Jennifer is doing): Jennifer, what are you doing?<br /><br />JENNIFER (Trying to slide under the table but failing): Cover for me. <em>Don't let him see me. It's important</em><br /><br />SHARON (Feeling Jennifer's feet around her own across): Ohh don't be silly. <em>And get your feet away from me.</em> (Sharon is sitting across the table from Jennifer).<br /><br />JENNIFER: I don't want Brad seeing me. He knows I love him.<br /><br /><em>The other three girls are left scratching their heads as another one of their friends, Matty, who works at the coffee house as a waitress, walks up to their table to take their order</em><br /><br />MATTY: Hey guys. Can I take your order?<br /><br />****************<br />On The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />****************<br /><br />* Will Brad confront Stacy about his feelings for her?<br /><br />* Will Jennifer confront Brad about her feelings for him or will she chicken out once again?<br /><br />* Cedarvillians "re-discover" the power of <strong><font color="#008000">mistle<font color="#D70000">toe</font></font></strong> and later the power of dating on New Years Eve.<br /><br />All this & more on the NEXT edition of AGAINST THE STORM.<br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS Standard Close</strong><br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />Against The Storm is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights Reserved.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-33127387736136584112005-03-04T19:54:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.512-06:00Episode 18 - Tony & Leo's Kidnapping*********<br />SCENE ONE - David & Marcie's Car<br />*********<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie have the money and are helping Stacy carry it to the corner. Along with them is an entourage of other police officers who have surrounded the area and are carefully hidden as they would be for any sting operation. The money is placed in plastic trash bags and placed at the intersection of Cimerron & Princeton streets, which coincidentally is the corner where The FonDuLac Hotel sits on.</em><br /><br />MARCIE (To David & the other officers via two-way radio as she & Stacy walk back to the car): Okay, the trap is set.<br /><br />DAVID (Returning Marcie's transmission): Copy.<br /><br /><em>Marcie & Stacy reach the car a few seconds later. Marcie jumps in the passenger seat. Stacy gets in the back seat right behind Marcie. David is at the wheel.</em><br /><br />MARCIE: Anything?<br /><br />DAVID: Nope. Not since you left it.<br /><br /><em>All 3 lie in wait</em><br /><br />************<br />SCENE TWO - Iraqi Taxi Cab - Baghdad, Iraq<br />************<br /><br /><em>Tony & Leo are in the back of a Baghdad taxi cab being driven by an Iraqi citizen. As we pick up the scene now, Leo is busy untangling himself from his bedding and trying to figure out what the heck is going on as he spews forth cuss word after cuss word at Tony, who is laughing his head off.</em><br /><br />LEO (To Tony rather angrily): You <strong>owe</strong> me <em>big time</em>. I fuckin' <strong>own</strong> you.<br /><br /><em>Tony just laughs Leo's comments off.</em><br /><br />LEO (Just now sitting up and looking out the window): Where the fuck are we?<br /><br />LEO: What the fuck do you mean? Who the hell is this guy?<br /><br />TONY: <em>Whoa</em>. You mean you've never been in a taxi cab before?<br /><br />LEO: <em>A taxi cab?</em> What the fuck? I'm getting out.<br /><br /><em>Leo opens the door but the cab is on the freeway doing about 50 MPH. Leo quickly shuts the door.</em><br /><br />TONY (Realizing Leo's predictament): Uhh...I don't think you <em>really</em> want to do that.<br /><br />LEO (Realizing he's gonna have to wait): Gen. Breyton put you up to this?<br /><br />TONY: Yep. But not the cabbie part though. That was mine and Tyrone's idea.<br /><br />LEO (To the cab driver): Pull over.<br /><br />TONY (Before the driver can do anything): <em>No don't do that.</em><br /><br />LEO (To Tony): How do we even know we can even trust this guy? (To the cab driver again) <em>Pull over man</em>.<br /><br />TONY (To the cab driver again): No don't. It's okay man.<br /><br /><em>The cab driver keeps right on going as though they weren't there as Tony showers him with what little money he has.</em><br /><br />TONY (Pointing to a road sign and talking in his best Barney Rubble drawl): Baghdad International Airport. Next Right. (Spotting the plane) And there's the plane.<br /><br />LEO: I'm <em>not</em> getting on that plane. But I <em>am</em> getting out of this cab when we get there.<br /><br /><em>Tony notices the cab driver going past the airport</em><br /><br />TONY (To the cab driver): Yo dude....You missed the exit.<br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER: It's construction. Not to worry though.<br /><br />TONY: Well get off at the next exit then.<br /><br /><em>The cab driver complies, but doesn't back track to the airport. Instead, he pulls into an adjacent parking lot. Once he sees the other men, he stops the car</em><br /><br />TONY: Hey, what are you doin' man? <em>Take us to the airport</em>.<br /><br /><em>The cab driver exits the vehicle. A moment later, Leo & Tony see the other vehicles and realize they are in danger</em>.<br /><br />TONY: <em>Ohh fuck.....A trap</em>.<br /><br /><em>Leo & Tony attempt to leave the vehicle but are confronted by several armed thugs, two of whom point their weapons right at Leo & Tony's heads with the barrel located right between the eyes.</em><br /><br />LEO (Realizing what's just happened and at a near whisper with his hands in the air): <em>Ohh fuck.</em><br /><br />*********<br />SCENE THREE: Channel 4 Studios - Lobby Area<br />********* <br /><br /><em>Greg is waiting in the lobby of the Channel 4 studios when Stephanie exists the elevator. As we pick uip the scene, we see Stephanie in the elevator just as it reaches the lobby floor. The elevator door opens almost immediately.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Trying to act pleasantly surprised to see Greg and smiling): Hey there Romeo.<br /><br />GREG (Noticing Stephanie's flirtatious smile): Hey there. Thought I might take my favorite girl out to dinner. How 'bout it?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Unsure if she wants to go out): I dunno<br /><br />GREG (Knowing what Stephanie's problem is): Well babe, you can't dwell on the problem with Mark Devereaux and your sister forever ya know. So how 'bout it?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: (Knowing that Greg's right and sighs to that effect): Yeah....You're right. Let's go.<br /><br />*****************<br />SCENE FOUR - The FonDuLac Hotel<br />*****************<br /><br /><em>Cassandra is in her room with Baby Christopher when she decides to leave her room to get a quick bite to eat. Knowing she can't afford the food at restaurant & bar, she makes plans to go to one of the fast food joints across the street.</em><br /><br />CASSANDRA (To Baby Christopher, who just makes coddling and cooing noises): I'll be back in a flash sweetie.<br /><br /><em>After counting her money in her purse, she immediately heads for the door. Once on the other side, she ensures that the door is locked. She then heads for the elevators and ultimately out the door. While enroute to her destination, she notices the trap David & Marcie set for whomever its intended for (she doesn't know it's a trap). Not knowing it's a trap, she decides to check it out.</em><br /><br />DAVID (Looking in the binoculars from inside the car): Well.....Well.....Well. What do we have here? He asks as he hands the binoculars over to Marcie.<br /><br /><em>Marcie can see Cassandra daning around and showing off the money as if it was something she just found or she had just won the lottery, but most everyone else on the sidewalk is rather cynical if they react at all.</em><br /><br />MARCIE (Still trying to keep a naked eye on her as she hands the binoculars over to Stacy): I think we may have just found out culprit. Stacy?<br /><br />STACY (Looking into the binoculars): That's the bitch who was at my doorstep last night.<br /><br />DAVID (Wanting to be sure before he and Marcie move in with the calvary): You certain of that?<br /><br />STACY: I'd swear to it on Leo's uniform if I could.<br /><br />DAVID: Let's go.<br /><br />MARCIE (To the other officers on the radio): Move in NOW. Move in.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie bolt across the street both yelling things like "Freeze", "Put the money down", etc. as they do. Cassandra, not knowing what's going on, refuses to comply at first. She is ultimately shoved into the side of a squad car by Marcie as she plows into Cassandra after crossing the street. Marcie then puts handcuffs on Cassandra.</em><br /><br />***************<br />SCENE FIVE - Terrorist Headquarters - Somewhere in Iraq<br />***************<br /><br /><em>The Terrorists have just arrived with Tony & Leo. This whole scene takes place with the characters speaking Arabic</em><br /><br />TERRORIST #1 (To the leader upon arrival and in arabic): We're brought two of them, your majesty.<br /><br />LEAD TERRORIST: Ahh.....Two is even better.<br /><br />LEO (In English to the terrorists): You'll <em>never</em> get away with it.<br /><br />LEAD TERRORIST (In English - To Leo): We already have. Feeble, narrow-minded American.<br /><br /><em>The Lead Terrorist then signals to his pals to take Tony & Leo back to their waiting cells.</em><br /><br />LEAD TERRORIST (To the computer technician in Arabic): The trial will proceed in two hours. I want the servers to be ready.<br /><br />TERRORIST COMPUTER TECHNICIAN (In Arabic): Yes sire. They will be.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-56125204640755563042005-02-25T01:17:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.526-06:00Episode 17 - Cassandra Plots Her Next Move*************<br />SCENE ONE - Cedarville Police Department - Bunkel Division - Detective Squad Room<br />*************<br /><br />MARCIE: She <em>called</em> you?<br /><br />STACY (Part sarcastic): <em>Call me?</em> Ohh yeah. I'd say she did. Left me a nice little voicemail.<br /><br />DAVID (Half surprised someone would be so dumb): <em>Wat a second.</em> She left you <em>a voicemail</em>??<br /><br />STACY: Yep! She said that she was the mother of Leo's child and that if I didn't fork over $400,000 she would go the media.<br /><br />MARCIE: Do you still have the voicemail?<br /><br />STACY: Yeah.<br /><br />DAVID: You wouldn't happen to remember the phone number given, would you?<br /><br />STACY: That's the <em>really</em>strange thing. There was no number. She must've used caller ID blocking or something.<br /><br />MARCIE: Well....We can get that from the phone company. But we're going to need access to your phone. Home, cell, everything.<br /><br />STACY (Not sure what Marcie has in mind but knows David & Marcie know what they're doing): Uhh....Yeah. Sure.<br /><br /><em>Captain Marshall walks in</em><br /><br />CAPTAIN MARSHALL (To David & Marcie): Just got a few more complaints on that extortionist friend of yours. Ohh yeah, as if that wasn't enough, the mayor is now getting involved. So if I were you two leadbutts, I'd get on those two leads if I were you.<br /><br />DAVID: We just got a third one.<br /><br />CAPTAIN MARSHALL (Being his usual sarcastic self but not knowing how closely accurate his comment is): Yeah? How? Did it somehow manage to fly in here on a magic carpet?<br /><br />MARCIE (Summarizing the captain's own words and smiling at David): You could say that.<br /><br />DAVID (Before Captain Marshall can get a word in edgewise and smiling and winking back at Marcie): You're standing next to her.<br /><br /><em>Stacy, realizing who the man standing next to her must be, waves her hand as if to say "hello"</em><br /><br />CAPTAIN MARSHALL (Noticing Stacy as he heads over to his office): Well....What are the two of you waiting for? <em>The magic carpet to return?</em> <strong>Get on it leadbutts</strong>. <br /><br /><em>Captain Marshall closes the door to his office as David & Marcie shake their heads as if to wonder what he thinks they've been doing all along.</em><br /><br />**************<br />SCENE TWO - Channel 4 Studios - Newscast Set & Weather Center<br />**************<br /><br /><em>The 4:00 PM show is ending and the credits are rolling. Channel 4 Action News at 5:00 PM is about to go on the air. As we pick up the scene, Meteorologist Joe Weinstein is in the Weather Center and is preparing to go on the air. Meanwhile, Anchors Stan Morris and Lydia Marshall are on the set and are just seconds from going on the air with the preview and are about to give Joe his cue.</em><br /><br />STAN (Reading the TelePrompter as music plays): Coming up next on Channel 4 Action News @ 5:00...<br /><br />JOE (Reading the TelePrompter in the Weather Center as the same music plays): I'm Joe Weinstein in the Weather Center, a hurricane is on its way here to Cedarville. I'll have all the details.<br /><br />LYDIA (Also reading the on set TelePrompter also as the same music plays): Plus a man once thought to have died in the recent New York Subway Bombing has been found alive. How did he survive? We'll have all the details & talk to some experts. <br /><br />STAN: All this & more as Channel 4 Action News @ 5:00 starts RIGHT NOW.<br /><br /><em>The Channel 4 Action News theme music and graphics play for a few seconds as the voiceover announcer says the following.....</em><br /><br />ANNOUNCER (Pre-recorded voiceover which only the viewers hear as the music is playing & graphics are being shown): You are watching Stan Morris, Lydia Marshall, Chief Meteorologist Joe Weinsten with Weather, and Jeff McGreggor on sports. This is Channel 4 Action News at 5:00.<br /><br />LYDIA (As the camera focuses on her and Stan who is sitting to her right and as the theme music comes to a close): Good evening everyone. Welcome to this edition of Channel 4 Action News. I'm Lydia Marshall.<br /><br />STAN: And I'm Stan Morris. We begin tonight with some Breaking News.<br /><br />LYDIA: It appears as though as the next hurricane could be coming to a neighborhood near you as RIGHT NOW there is a hurricane off the coast of Cedarville.<br /><br />STAN: That's right. And for all the details, we bring in our Chief Meteorologist Joe Weinsten who joins us LIVE tonight in the Weather Center. Joe, just how far out is this thing and how close is it to striking Cedarville?<br /><br />JOE (In the Weather Center pointing at some monitors all throughout): Well guys, I'll put it this way. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has <strong>already</strong> posted warnings up and down the coast, but that's not the bad news though. The bad news is that if all projections hold up as they are now, Cedarville <strong>will</strong> be Ground Zero of what *may* be a Category 5 hurricane by the time it gets here. It's already a Category 3 and is rapidly intensifying. Now, the energy driving this thing is simple. Lots of WARM water out in the Atlantic Ocean and NO land in between it and us. That's why this is so bad. Now that said of course, it doesn't neccessarily mean it *will* be a Category 5 when it arrives, but to be honest with you guys Stan & Lydia, it doesn't look good. As for the rest of our weather, I'll have that a little later on in the newscast. Meanwhile Stan & Lydia, back to you guys in the studio.<br /><br />LYDIA: Joe, should people start boarding up and moving inland now or when should we start this process?<br /><br />JOE: Lydia, as I said before, the warnings have already been posted. So people should already be beginning the process of boarding up and carrying out evacuation plans. If they don't, there'll eventually be a time when it'll be way too little way too late. Stan....Lydia?<br /><br />STAN (To Joe): Alright Joe thanks a bunch. (To the viewers) Our Chief Meterologist Joe Weinsten LIVE from the Weather Center for us tonight.<br /><br />*****************<br />SCENE THREE - The FonDuLac Hotel - Cassandra's Hotel Room<br />*****************<br /><br /><em>Cassandra Whitmore is in her hotel room watching TV. What is on the TV is Channel 7's 5:00 PM newscast, which is in the middle of reporting its daily capsule of big major stories from around the world. Baby Christopher is sound asleep in the bedroom.</em><br /><br />7NEWS ANCHOR #1 (On TV): Also covering the world tonight, a man once believed to have died in the recent bombing of the New York City Subway system has apparently been found alive.<br /><br />7NEWS ANCHOR #2 (Also On TV): The man had apparently been taken to a psychatric care facility and was registered as a "John Doe". Apparently when a friend of the man's family, a reporter for one of the local TV stations had learned of this "John Doe", she went to interview the doctors. When the reporter recognized the man and told doctors, she started contacting members of his family. At this hour, he is reportedly in the care of family. What a miracle.<br /><br />7NEWS ANCHOR #1: What a miracle indeed. But we have a miracle of our own right here in Cedarville.<br /><br /><em>The newscast goes into Mark Devereaux's interview with Jennifer. Meanwhile, Cassandra opens up her laptop and logs on to the Channel 7 website. She knows of some friends who lost loved ones and is checking to see if the man is one of them. It is not. She then logs off and closes her laptop, but not before jotting down the 7NEWS Tip Line. She then picks up the phone in her room and dials the number. On the other end, a phone is ringing at the Channel 7 studio.</em><br /><br /><strong>At the Channel 7 studio</strong><br /><br />STAFF MEMBER #1 (Hearing the phone and sees no one answering it, but is on the other side of the room and unable to answer it himself): Will <em>somebody</em> get that?<br /><br /><em>No one makes an attempt to answer the phone.</em><br /><br />STAFF MEMBER #1 (Frustrated & rolling his eyes in the back of his head as he walks over to the phone): <em>Jesus peoples. Has everyone suddenly gone <strong>deaf</strong> or something?</em> The phone can't answer itself, ya know.<br /><br /><em>He then picks up the receiver.</em><br /><br />STAFF MEMBER #1 (Talking to Cassandra, who's at the other end, on the phone): Hello....7NEWS Tip Line.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (Talking to the Channel 7 staff member on the phone and not knowing just exactly how to word her question): Hello, is this the number to call in to report potential news stories?<br /><br />STAFF MEMBER #1 (Trying not to make Cassandra sound dumb but still pointing out that she dialed the right number): Uhh....Well this <em>is</em> the 7NEWS Tip Line, Ma'am.<br /><br />CASSANDRA: Great. Because I have a story for you.<br /><br />**************<br />SCENE FOUR - Channel 4 Studios - Satellite Center<br />**************<br /><br /><em>Channel 4 Action News Reporter Stephanie Blanton is in the satellite center watching Channel 7's newscast on one of the monitors. Most in particular, she's watching, with much anguish and frustration, Mark Devereaux's interview with Jennifer. As we pick up the scene, she's brooding over how Mark Devereaux managed to get his story on Jennifer and be able to get it to air without even so much as a sanction from the local Journalistic Ethics Council.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (To no one but herself and in frustration): Ohh Jen, why did you even commit to this interview?<br /><br /><em>Fellow ReporterValerie Wyndham walks in and notices Stephanie's brooding.</em><br /><br />VALERIE: Still upset about that interview, eh?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Answering Valerie's question): Ohh Val, you have <strong>no idea</strong> how frustrated I am right now.<br /><br /><em>Valerie takes a close look at the monitor.</em><br /><br />VALERIE: Well Steph, you did consult with a lawyer and the Ethics Council.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Yeah and look what it got me. An "I can't do anything" from the lawyer and a "There's nothing wrong here" from that joke of an "Ethics Council. You do know that the vast majority of those clueless morons are either current or former Channel 7 staffers, right?<br /><br />VALERIE: You did what you could.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Referring to how Jennifer's face looks on camera): My god, look at this. If there was a face that has EXPLOITED stamped all over it, this would be it. They make her look awful.<br /><br />VALERIE: You know what I think you need?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Sarcastic and thinking wishfully): Mark Devereaux's head on a fuckin' platter? Not to worry, I'm gonna have that. And gloat gleefully as I do.<br /><br />VALERIE (Thinking she knows what Stephanie <em>really</em> needs): I think you need to go out and have some fun.<br /><br /><em>Wally Mashburn, one of the many interns working at the station, walks in.</em><br /><br />WALLY: Hi Ms. Wyndham. Ms. Blanton, you have a visitor waiting for you down in the lobby.<br /><br /><em>Valerie smiles at this news</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE: Ohh...Thanks Wally.<br /><br />VALERIE (Trying to be nosy and playfully acting as though she's just caught Stephanie and knowing it couldn't possibly be Reporter Tom Fenton that's down in the lobby as he can be seen on live television on one of the other monitors in the room): Aha...So you and he *are* getting back together, aren't you?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Responding just as playfully): I'm not going to tell you. Besides, knowing you like I do, it'd be enough for you to start up that rumor factory of yours.<br /><br /><em>Valerie is widely known around town as being somewhat of a "Rumor Factory". Nothing bad. But definately very inquisitive and gossipy.</em><br /><br />VALERIE (Trying to act as though she doesn't have a clue as to what Stephanie is talking about): Rumor Factory? What rumor factory?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: You know what I mean. You're not the Hollywood Gossip Reporter around here for nothing you know.<br /><br />VALERIE: Ohh....You think I might try to make a story out of it or something. Why would I do that?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Trying to tease Valerie): Ohh I don't know. Maybe it's because Brad Pitt turned you down again for like what....the umpteenth time now?<br /><br />VALERIE (Admitting she'd been caught and sighing): Touche.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: You know, maybe you ought to give that up.<br /><br />VALERIE (Feeling insulted but yet determined): What? No way girl. You watch. I'm gonna land that hunk even if it's the last thing I do.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (Not very hopeful at Valerie's chances): Good luck. You're gonna need it.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie starts to go back to what she was doing.</em><br /><br />VALERIE (Reminding Stephanie of the visitor waiting for her in the lobby): Don't you have a visitor waiting for you downstairs in the lobby?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Ohh boy, you're right.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie leaves the room, leaving Valerie all to herself.</em> <br /> <br />**************<br />SCENE FIVE - Cedarville Police Department - Bunkel Division - Detective's Squad Room<br />**************<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie Grant have just heard the message left in Stacy's voicemail box as Stacy dialed up her voicemail number using Marcie's desk phone and entered all the pertinent information. As we pick up the scene, David is winding up his conversation with the phone company that provides the voicemail box for Stacy as David & Marcie try to arrange to get a copy of the message left by the mysterious person onto tape or disc.</em><br /><br />DAVID (To the person on the phone): Alright, thanks a bunch.<br /><br />MARCIE (To David as he hangs up the phone): So, what do we have to do now? Go down and get it?<br /><br />DAVID: No, actually they're sending a copy of it and all the neccessary paperwork to us via courier.<br /><br />STACY: So, I guess this means I'll have to sign my life away I suppose....<br /><br />DAVID: Naah. Not really. It's just a standard form they have to have. You know, so they won't get sued...<br /><br />STACY (Sarcastically): <em>Yeah right. Like <strong>I'm</strong> gonna sue them?</em> I want this person out of my life. Anything they can do to expedite the process is <strong>fine by me</strong>.<br /><br />MARCIE: Well, it ain't like they haven't been sued before.<br /><br />STACY: Yeah, you're probably right.<br /><br />DAVID (Looking like a man deep in thought): I've been thinking. Why don't we change our tactics?<br /><br />MARCIE: How?<br /><br />DAVID: Why not sweet talk the captain into letting us borrow $400,000 and we do exactly as this person wants. Put it out there and see if they pick it up.<br /><br />MARCIE: Do you <em>honestly</em> think <strong>Captain Leadbutt</strong> will let <em>us</em> borrow $400,000 from the Department's General Fund to set up a trap to nab an extortionist? You <em>must</em> be crazy.<br /><br />DAVID: Well if the Mayor is giving him lip service as he says he is, I can't think of a better or faster way to get him off the captain's back.<br /><br />CAPTAIN MARSHALL (Overhearing their conversation from his office): Neither can I. Set it up. I'll get the money. <strong>But if you two birds lose it, I'll turn those two badges of yours into saucer places and have both of your heads on a platter. Got it?</strong><br /><br />DAVID (Surprised yet also ecstatic): Yes sir.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie look at each other with stunned looks on their faces as Captain Marshall closes the office.door.</em><br /><br />**************<br />SCENE SIX - Baghdad, Iraq<br />**************<br /><br /><em>It's now 0600 & the dawn of a new day in Baghdad. Tony & Tyrone are looking for Leo at Baghdad International Airport to see if he has reported to the transport plane, which is on the tarmac waiting for him, as per Gen. Breyton's orders. As they expected, they learn that he's nowhere in sight. As we pick up the scene now, they are now just outside his quarters where Leo is sleeping. Along with them is the Iraqi Taxi cab driver they met the day before, who has just pulled up. They also have a few other soldiers, mostly buck privates who are all chomping at the bits to pull what they think is a good practical joke on one of their superiors. But as we're about to find out, the cab dirver has a few ideas.of his own.</em><br /><br />TYRONE (To the cab driver as he stands outside the driver's door): Good, you're here. Listen, we're just about to go in and get him. When we do, we'll put him and one of us in the back seat and you'll take over from there. Got it?<br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER (Speaking in English as though he was speaking to one of his customers): Yes sir.<br /><br /><em>Tony, Tyrone and the rest of the gang go inside Leo's Quarters to roust him out of bed. Meanwhile, the cab driver waits till all of them are inside and out of sight and then picks up his cell phone and dials a number.</em><br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER (In Arabic to the person at the other end of the line): I'm on site. The Americans have just gone inside to get my passenger.<br /><br />MYSTERY VOICE (In Arabic to the cab driver): Do they suspect anything?<br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER (In Arabic): No. They do not. They have no idea what is about to hit them.<br /><br />MYSTERY ARABIC VOICE: Alright. Make it look as though you are complying with their wishes. But <strong>do not take them to the terminal.</strong> Park the car in an adjacent parking lot. I'll have men waiting.<br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER (In Arabic): Yes sir.<br /><br /><em>The commotion inside really begins to heat up as Leo has been awakened.</em><br /><br />MYSTERY ARABIC VOICE: The trial starts in two hours. It's <strong>imperative</strong> to get the American and whomever else you can get here within the hour so they can be prepared.<br /><br />IRAQI CAB DRIVER (In Arabic & noticing the soldiers emerge from Leo's Quarters with Leo kicking and screaming): Not to worry sir. They will be. I have to go now.<br /><br /><em>The cab driver quickly hangs up his phone just as they arrive with Leo, who is immediately placed in the back seat via the driver's side. Tony gets in on the passenger side. Tyrone & friends are laughing.</em><br /><br />TONY (Trying to control his laughter): Tally ho driver. Take us to Baghdad International Airport.<br /><br /><em>Leo is struggling to figure out what just happened while the driver takes off.</em><br /><br />***********<br />On The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />***********<br /><br />* Leo & Tony realize they are in trouble. Will they be able to get out before its too late?<br /><br />* David & Marcie spring the trap which they hope will nab the extortionist. But the surprise could be <em>on them</em>. What is it?<br /><br />* Jennifer is transferred to Cedarville Memorial. Will her care there help to bring back her memory?<br /><br />* Trish & Michael have their romantic dinner date. But will it end with a night of love and romance?<br /><br />* Everyone makes preparations for the hurricane.<br /><br />All this & more on The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM. Don't miss it.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br /><em>Against The Storm</em> is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights Reserved.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-79746433898766385222005-02-18T00:37:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.549-06:00Episode 16 - Jennifer's TV Interview***************<br />SCENE ONE - Architect's Conference - The FonDuLac Hotel<br />***************<br /><br /><em>Michael Carlotti is attending the Architect's Conference which brought him to Cedarville. As we pick up the scene, Michael is now seen with his lover Trish Martin, who thought she could lure him away for lunch and arrived with picnic basket in hand. He's also seen with Steve Farley, who was married to Diane until her death (which everyone in Cedarville believes Steve is solely responsible for) some three years ago and has just accused Michael of killing Diane.</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (unimpressed with and not surprised by Steve's accusation): Still sticking to that same old story, eh Farley?<br /><br />TRISH (fearing Michael & Steve may be causing a scene): Michael, please. He's not worth it.<br /><br />STEVE (To Michael): Yes I am. Especially when you consider that the murder weapon had <em>your</em> fingerprints on it.<br /><br />MICHAEL (countering): Ohh really? And just how do you suppose I would manage to knock myself out then? If memory serves me right, I was <em>unconscious</em> when the police arrived and <em>the first</em> thing I remember seeing was Dr. Pendleton giving me a complete examination in the ER of Cedarville Memorial.<br /><br />TRISH (noticing the crowd getting bigger): Michael, let's just get out of here.<br /><br />STEVE: (To Michael): You mean that's what you <em>want</em> to remember. <br /><br />MICHAEL: And what about the gloves?<br /><br />TRISH (Trying to drag Michael away from the scene): Michael....<br /><br />MICHAEL (To Trish rather adamantly but stern): <em>No Trish</em>. If I'm gonna move back to Cedarville, I'm gonna have to start learning to address my demons. And apparently (turning back to look at Steve squarely in the eye) <em>that</em> starts <em>right now</em>. Now, shall I repeat the question?<br /><br />STEVE: <em>What</em> gloves?<br /><br />MICHAEL: The gloves you wore when you shot & killed Diane.<br /><br />STEVE (Adamant): <em>I didn't wear any gloves</em>. Didn't have a need to.<br /><br />MICHAEL (Just as adamant): <em>Yes you did</em>. How else could my fingerprints get on that weapon and <em>not</em> yours, yet it was <em>me</em> who was knocked senselessly to the floor?! Given this, I couldn't have <em>possibly</em> shot Diane and you know it.<br /><br /><em>Michelle Monroe, owner of the hotel, sees the confrontation in the hallway and works her way to the scene</em><br /><br />STEVE (Accusingly): <em>You KILLED my wife. You SHOT her.</em> And you know what the best part is Trish, <em>he STILL loves her to this day</em>.<br /><br /><em>Michael clenches a fist and reaches back as though he's gonna throw a punch, but Rob suddenly grabs him from behind and restrains him. Trish meanwhile frantically gets out of the way just as Michelle approaches</em><br /><br />MICHELLE: Is there a problem here?<br /><br /><em>Michelle then sees Steve in back of her as Michael strugles and groans to free himself of Rob's grasp</em><br /><br />MICHELLE (looking at Steve rather suspiciously): Nevermind. I just answered my own question.<br /><br /><em>Steve looks at Michelle as if he's not to blame.</em><br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS standard open & close</strong><br /><br />MICHELLE: Alright Farley, what are you trying to do <em>this</em> time?<br /><br />MICHAEL (before Steve can respond): Trying to pick a fight with me. What else?<br /><br />MICHELLE: Yeah....I figured that much.<br /><br />STEVE: I heard Michael was in town. So I figured I'd inform him of my plans. Plans to seek justice for Diane's death.<br /><br />MICHAEL: Well if you want to do that, why don't you just simply haul you ass down to the police station? I'm sure David & Marcie would just <em>LOVE</em> to hear your story.<br /><br />STEVE: I have. And a jury of my own peers believed me.<br /><br />MICHAEL: You mean you <em>bought the jury off</em>.<br /><br />MICHELLE: Look, I could give a fuckin' rats ass about who said what to whom or where or why. All I want is for this scene to <em>stop</em>. And that starts with you Steve. (Pointing to the door) See the door behind you? <em>Go through it - NOW</em><br /><br />STEVE: And if I don't?<br /><br />MICHELLE: (rephrasing her command): Let me put it like this. To the best of my knowledge, David & Marcie are still somewhere in the hotel. If they are, <em>it wouldn't take much for me to page them</em>.<br /><br /><em>Just then David & Marcie can be seen exiting the elevators after having visited Cassandra Whitmore's room</em><br /><br />MARCIE: So what do we do now genius?<br /><br />DAVID: Talk to some of the other complaintants and.....<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie see the incident near the main lobby door which involves Steve, Michael, Michelle & Rob</em><br /><br />DAVID (asking as if Marcie knew the answer even though he knows she doesn't): What the hell is going on here? <br /><br />MARCIE (just as puzzled, but determined to find out): I don't know. But I don't like it.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie approach the scene. As they do, Michelle can be heard telling Steve to leave. Both quickly recognize the parties involved</em><br /><br />DAVID (looking at Steve and being sarcastic): Need us to help take out some of the trash Michelle? Or should we just simply throw it in the back of a squad car?<br /><br />********************<br />SCENE TWO - Cedarville Courthouse - Just outside court<br />********************<br /><br /><em>The judge has just rendered his decision regarding custody of Greg & Courtney's children and dismissed the case for the day</em><br /><br />COURTNEY: I will <em>never</em> surrender the children to you.<br /><br />GREG: You don't have a choice. Either your surrender the kids or I'll do <em>everything in my power</em> to have you locked up. It'll only take a phone call.<br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: Courtney, we have to do this. <br /><br />COURTNEY (acting as though she has a quick solution to her dilemna): No we don't. I can just simply take the kids and go into hiding.<br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: You <em>know</em> that's not an option.<br /><br />COURTNEY (looking more vindictive than ever): <em>Like hell it isn't.</em><br /><br />GREG: Do you honestly expect me to <em>believe</em> you can do this? Show me the kids - <em>NOW</em>.<br /><br /><em>Courtney's attorney leaves to get the kids. Courtney turns around and looks at Greg, who looks at her as if to say that she isn't going to get away with doing anything to keep him away from the kids</em><br /><br />COURTNEY (To Greg): I <em>will</em> get those kids back. <em>That</em> is a <em>promise.</em><br /><br /><em>Greg looks at her non-chalantly as if to say "Blah...Blah. Whatever".</em><br /><br />*********************<br />SCENE THREE - Chippequah Courthouse<br />*********************<br /><br /><em>Channel 4 Action News Reporter Stephanie Blanton and rival Channel 12 Reporter Tom Fenton, a long time friend of Stephanie's, are both eager to head off to lunch. as we pick up the scene, Tom Fenton is just wrapping up a report for the midday newscast.</em><br /><br />TOM (looking into the camera): That's the latest from here. We're live in Chippequah, Tom Fenton, NEWS12<br /><br /><em>After a brief pause, Tom is told he is free to go.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (waving and almost whispering): Hey there<br /><br />TOM (remembering his date): Ahh, my lunch date.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (in the mood for some exotic food): So, where <em>is</em> this nice little trendy restaurant you mentioned earlier? I'm up for some exotic food. You?<br /><br />TOM: Funny you should mention that because the restaurant <em>specializes</em> in exotic food.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (feeling hungry and imagining the thought of such food): Ugh. <em>Let's go then</em><br /><br /><em>Stephanie and Tom start walking towards the restaurant</em><br /><br />TOM: Still trying to find a way to put pressure on Channel 7 to not air a story on Jennifer?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Tom, you know as well as I do that once Mark Devereaux gets his dirty little hands on Jennifer, he'll <em>never</em> let up.<br /><br />TOM: It's quite obvious you and I don't see Mark in the same light.<br /><br />****************<br />SCENE FOUR - Architect's Conference - The FonDuLac Hotel<br />****************<br /><br />STEVE (Looking sqaurely at Michael and not even taking his eyes off of him, but talking directly to David & Marcie): No need to resort to such drastic measures. I'll leave on my accord. Besides, I'd like to talk to the two of you outside.<br /><br />MICHAEL (Angrily responding): Yeah....So you can try to sell your <em>fake</em> bill of goods onto them yet again just like you tried to do all those years ago.<br /><br /><em>Steve steps forward toward Michael as Trish begs Michael to not make the scene bigger than it already is </em><br /><br />MARCIE (Not wanting to arrest Michael, but willing to do so in order to diffuse the situation): Michael, we can just as easily put <em>you</em> in the back of a squad car too, you know.<br /><br />TRISH (Now begging and pleading with Michael): <em>Michael....PLEASE.</em><br /><br />DAVID (Tapping Steve on the shoulder): Yo....That doesn't look like a door to me.<br /><br />STEVE (Still looking squarely at Michael and not taking his eyes off of him and again directing his comments at David): You're right David. I'm not looking at a door.<br /><br /><em>Marcie fingers the handcuffs in back of her and looking at Steve as though she's going to put them on him and arrest him if he makes another move toward Michael. Rob & Michelle try to clear the area of spectators before leaving themselves</em><br /><br />STEVE (continuing, now talking to Michael): This isn't over yet. Not by a <em>long</em> shot.<br /><br />MARCIE (Before Michael can get a word in edgewise and still fingering her handcuffs): Alright Farley, you've ended it. Now let's go - <em>NOW</em>.<br /><br /><em>Marcie points to the door and looks at Steve as if she's a mother telling her child which direction she wants it to walk next.</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (Just as Steve begins to walk away, but looking squarely at him, not taking his eyes off of him): As far as <em>I'm</em> concerned, <em>it is</em>.<br /><br /><em>Steve walks away with David & Marcie not far behind. They all walk outside and prepare to leave the hotel. The scene continues outside</em><br /><br />DAVID (To Steve): Now, just what is it you'd like to talk to us about.<br /><br />STEVE: I'd like you to re-open the case of Diane's death.<br /><br />MARCIE: Come on Steve. It's not going to reveal anything different. I think we all know who killed her. (Sarcastically) And it certainly wasn't David. Problem is, officially I can't prove it.<br /><br />STEVE: I'm convinced you'll find something.<br /><br />DAVID: Steve, how many times must we go down the same ol' path with you? Re-opening the case won't reveal a damn thing that's not already in the case file. You <em>know</em> that.<br /><br />STEVE (Adamant): What <em>I</em> know is that Diane's killer is still at large. What's more is that he's in that hotel right now and <em>you won't do a damn thing about it.</em> That's what I'd like to see.<br /><br />DAVID (Now frustrated): What <em>I'd</em> like to see is <em>you walking away</em> because you're not telling us anything that's not already in the case file. Not only that, you're <em>annoying</em> me and you're beginning to <em>bore</em> me now.<br /><br />MARCIE (To David rather snidely with a slight chuckle): <em>Beginning</em> to bore you? (To Steve, waving her hand as David gets in the car) Bye.<br /><br />STEVE (shaking his head): All those tax dollars on <em>this</em> police force in this one horse crappy town.<br /><br />MARCIE (Handing Steve a business card with her badge no. as well as David's as she fastens her seat belt) : Farley, if you're not happy, file a fuckin' complaint, not that they'll take you seriously anyway. But either way, <em>start walkin' NOW or I'll stuff you in the back seat</em><br /><br /><em>Steve walks off as David & Marcie drive off themselves</em><br /><br />******************<br />SCENE FIVE - Cedarville Press Club<br />******************<br /><br /><em>Stephanie & Tom have made their way back to Cedarville and are now at the press club where all the media and press people hang out and socialize. As we pick up the scene, the two of them are talking about their day when Mitchell Endicott enters and is approached by club personnel.</em><br /><br />TOM: Ugh. What a day. Was a nice lunch we had today.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Yeah it was.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie now notices Mitchell and his problems getting past security.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (continuing): Ohh...There's my company now.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie rushes over to help Mitchell get past security.</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (To the security people): It's okay. He's with me.<br /><br /><em>The club security people finally lets Mitchell through.</em><br /><br />MITCHELL (Sarcastic): Whew...With security people like that, you certainly won't have any problem with terrorists.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Well....I'll admit, it's not as public as the FonDuLac. Anyway, I'm glad you're here. I could really use your help.<br /><br />MITCHELL: Yeah. I figured that much when I got your message.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie's cell phone rings</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE: Hold on. (Answering the phone) Hello?<br /><br />MARCIE (On the phone at the police station): Hey there. Saw that you left several messages. What's up? What's with all the messages?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (To Marcie on the phone): We got a problem.<br /><br />MARCIE: Ohh?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: You know Mark Devereaux from Channel 7?<br /><br />MARCIE: Yeah. But what's he got to do with the price of tea in China?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: There's no other way to tell you this. He's planning to do an expose' on Jennifer for the 5:00 PM news.<br /><br />MARCIE (In shock): <em>WHAT???</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (Trying to be reassuring): Not to worry though. I've got Mitchell with me right now and I was just about to discuss this with him to see what he could do.<br /><br />DAVID (Who's also at the police station): Stephanie, it's David. We're on the speaker right now. What does Mitchell have to say on the matter?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Well I don't know because he just got here when you called.<br /><br />MARCIE: Well I for one can't believe Mark Devereaux would stoop so low. Then again, yes he can. Afterall, he works for sleazy Channel 7. They make even the Hollywood tabloids look small time. Steph, hand the phone to Mitchell so he can weigh in on this.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: David & Marcie want to talk to you.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie hands the phone to Mitchell.</em> <br /><br />****************<br />SCENE SIX - Stacy's car<br />****************<br /><br /><em>Stacy has just finished with an appointment with her gynecologist and is on her way back home. While en route, she checks her messages in her cell phone voice mail</em><br /><br />VOICEMAIL: You have seven new messages. First message, left today at 10:00 AM. <strong><em>I have some news about Leo you don't really want to know. He is the father of my child. If you don't follow my instructions to the letter, I'll go straight to the media. I want you to leave $400,000 in unmarked bills in a trash bag. Leave the bag at the corner of Cimerron & Princeton. Be sure you're alone as I will be watching. Remember, if you fail to comply or go to the police, I <u>will</u> expose your husband</em></strong>.<br /><br /><em>Stacy immediately hangs up the phone</em><br /><br />STACY (Terrified): <em>Ohh my god</em>. That sounds like......that woman I talked to last night.<br /><br /><em>Stacy sees the police station and frantically merges into the left lane so she can walk in to tell David & Marcie.</em><br /><br />****************<br />SCENE SEVEN - Channel 4 Action News Room - Weather Center<br />****************<br /><br /><em>Channel 4 Action News Chief Meteorologist Joe Weinstein is seen chatting on the phone with the Director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, as he and they look at radar screens as they look at what appears to be a Hurricane on the horizon. As we pick up the scene, Joe is just winding up his conversation.</em><br /><br />JOE: Yeah, I thought that had all the makings of a hurricane. Thanks Max.<br /><br /><em>Joe hangs up the phone just as Roger walks in.</em><br /><br />ROGER: The meeting to plan the 5:00 PM newscast is in 15 minutes. Heard you got something.<br /><br />JOE: Ohh yeah, I got something alright. <em>Joe points to the radar screen</em> A hurricane. Figures to be <em>at least</em> a Category 5 by the time it gets here.<br /><br />ROGER (Not immediately getting Joe's definition of the word "here"): Ugh. I feel sorry for those in the path of that monster.<br /><br />JOE: That would be us as <em>WE</em> are in the path of this monster.<br /><br />ROGER (Now realizing what Joe was saying): You mean that thing is headed <em>here</em>?<br /><br />JOE: Yep. If all the projections hold up, Cedarville will be <em>ground zero</em> for what could be a catastrophe of cataclismic proportions. <br /><br />ROGER (To Himself): There goes my idea for the lead story.<br /><br />JOE: How so?<br /><br />ROGER: We're leading off with this hurricane. Think you can get some info. together for the start of the top of the show?<br /><br />JOE: Sure. Don't see why not.<br /><br /><em>Roger leaves the Weather Center, leaving Joe to work on what is now the lead story for the 5:00 PM newscast.</em><br /><br />*****************<br />SCENE EIGHT - Chippequah Memorial Hospital - Jennifer's Room<br />*****************<br /><br /><em>Channel 7 Reporter Mark Devereaux is in Jennifer's Room and preparing for his planned interview with Jennifer. With him is Dr. Mathieson, her current doctor along with Dr. Judy Endicott, a psychologist from Cedarville Memorial Hospital who will be Jennifer's doctor when she returns to Cedarville. As we pick up the scene, they are just about to start taping.</em><br /><br />MARK (To Jennifer): I'm going to ask you some questions. I'd like you to do everything you can to answer them. Okay?<br /><br />JENNIFER (Responding to Mark): Okay. I'll do my best.<br /><br />MARK: That's all I expect of you.<br /><br /><em>Mark signals the cameraman to start rolling. The cameraman complies, making sure the lens is looking squarely at Jennifer.</em><br /><br />CAMERAMAN: You're on.<br /><br />MARK (To Jennifer, not exactly knowing where to start): What do you remember about the accident?<br /><br />JENNIFER (Trying to respond as best as she can): Not much. It's all a blur. It's as if everything is....like....all scrambled and all jumbled together. It's as if several things were happening all at once. I don't know what to make of it.<br /><br /><em>Jennifer goes into as mcuh detail as she could as to what led up to her accident as outlined in <a href="http://againstthestorm.blogspot.com/2004/12/episode-06-confrontation.html" target="_blank">Episode 6</a>, and answers the rest of Mark's questions as best as she can, but she eventually wears down to the point where she can't really focus anymore. At some point during the interview, Dr. Mathieson & Dr. Endicott leave the room, leaving Jennifer all alone with the Channel 7 news crew. Mark eventually tells the cameraman to stop rolling</em><br /><br />MARK: Well...Thank you very much Jennifer. I can assure you that when people back in Cedarville see this, they'll have nothing but compassion and best wishes for you. Of course, they'll also know you're in the best care possible.<br /><br />JENNIFER: Thank you.<br /><br />MARK (To the cameraman, whispering): We'll talk to the doctor next.<br /><br /><em>The cameraman acknowledges Mark's comment. Just as they were packing up, Brad abruptly walks in and is taken aback by the sight of the Channel 7 news crew</em><br /><br />BRAD (In total shock): <em>What the hell is going on here?</em><br /><br />**************<br />SCENE NINE - Cedarville Press Club & Cedarville Police Station<br />**************<br /><br />MITCHELL (Taking the phone from Stephanie): Hello? To whom am I speaking to<br /><br />DAVID (On the phone at the police station): Mitchell, it's me, David Grant along with my wife Marcie. What, if anything, can you do about this situation?<br /><br />MITCHELL: Well, to be quite honest, I'm not sure there's anything I can do.<br /><br />MARCIE (With David at the police station): What do you mean?<br /><br />MITCHELL: Well, unless Jennifer's in a position where she can't make her own decisions, I don't think there's much I can do.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Mitchell, she doesn't have a memory. As such, she's in no condition to be making decisions for herself.<br /><br />MITCHELL: Not neccessarily true.<br /><br />MARCIE (Puzzled): How do you figure?<br /><br />MITCHELL: I've represented lots of people who've suffered from some form of amnesia. Typically, even though they don't have a memory of their past, most people in Jennifer's situation are perfectly capable of making decisions affecting the present and the future.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: So what you're saying is even though she doesn't have a memory of her past, she can still make decisions for herself?<br /><br />MITCHELL: Essentially, yes.<br /><br />DAVID: Mitch, is there any kind of clinical and/or legal proof of this?<br /><br />MITCHELL: There's all kinds of clinical <strong>and</strong> legal proof David. On top of that, there's a mountain of case law supporting it.<br /><br />MARCIE: But it's possible that if her judgement is influenced by umm...."outside sources", her judgement can be clouded, can it?<br /><br />MITCHELL: Yes, but the same can be said for any of us.<br /><br />DAVID (wanting to get to the point): Alright....Alright.....Alright. What are our chances of stopping this thing from airing at all Mitch?<br /><br />MITCHELL: On the surface, I'd have to say slim and none with slim halfway out the door.<br /><br />MARCIE (Not happy at the news she's hearing): Alright look, let's do it this way. Mitch, you and Stephanie iron this thing out from where the two of you are. We know you'll do what's best. Keep us posted though.<br /><br />MITHCELL: They want us to handle it and keep them posted.<br /><br /><em>Mitchell hands the phone back to Stephanie</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE: Yeah guys, will do.....<br /><br /><em>Stephanie hangs up the phone.</em><br /><br /><strong>Meanwhile back at the police station....</strong><br /><br />MARCIE: I'm sure Mitchell & Stephanie will work something out.<br /><br /><em>Marcie suddenly has a chilling thought</em><br /><br />MARCIE: <em>Ohh my god.</em><br /><br />DAVID (Noticing how terrified Marcie is looking): What?<br /><br />MARCIE: <em>BRAD. He's down there. Someone needs to tell HIM.</em><br /><br />DAVID (Realizing the magnitude of the new problem and getting a nauseating feeling): <em>Ohh brother.</em><br /><br /><em>Marcie starts to pick up the phone when Stacy frantically walks in. David & Marcie notice her and are a little surprised to see her.</em><br /><br />STACY (To David & Marcie, almost scared): <em>She called me.</em><br /><br />MARCIE (To Stacy) <em>Who</em> called you?<br /><br />STACY: That extortionist. I think I may recognize the voice.<br /><br />DAVID (To Stacy): Who's voice do you think it is?<br /><br />STACY: The woman who came to visit me last night.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie look at each other as if a HUGE break in the case just dropped in their laps.</em><br /><br />FADE TO BLACK.<br /><br />*************<br />On The NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*************<br /><br />* Stacy got a call from someone who wants money from her. Is it Cassandra as David & Marcie suspect?<br /><br />* More on the Hurricane headed for Cedarville<br /><br />* Tony & Tyrone prepare to drag Leo to the airport.<br /><br />* Cassandra plots her next move.<br /><br /><strong>Cue ATS Short Open & Close</strong><br /><br />See you all next time :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-6170242603081876032005-02-11T20:17:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.566-06:00Episode 15 - Steve Farley's Bombshell************************<br />SCENE ONE - The FonDuLac Hotel - Cassandra's Room<br />************************<br /><br /><em>Detectives David & Marcie Grant from the Cedarville Police Department are busy working the case of the (apparent) woman who's been harrassing people by claiming that she is the mother of a child fathered by men who are overseas serving in the military. Based on a tip in the form of a license plate no. provided to them by two uniformed officers, they have identified Cassandra as the renter of the vehicle to which the number is registered to. As such, she has now become the primary focus of their investingation. <br /><br />As we pick up the scene, we see David & Marcie at Cassandra's Hotel Room door as she (Cassandra) looks on in shock.</em><br /><br />CASSANDRA (still trying to figure out what's going on): I don't quite understand. (oepns door) Sure I guess<br /><br />David & Marcie walk into the room.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (continuing): What is this all about?<br /><br />MARCIE: We are investigating a case of a woman who's allegedly calling wives of military service personnel up on the phone or visiting their homes claiming that they are the mother of a child fathered by their husband.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (realizing how chilllingly close that is to her own situation): Oh my god. (curiously) But what does that have to do with <em>me</em>?<br /><br />DAVID: Do you have a rental car?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (still wanting an answer to her second question): Yeah.<br /><br />DAVID: It wouldn't happen to be a 2005 Mazda XLS, would it?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: I suppose so. I'm not good when it comes to the makes of cars.<br /><br />DAVID: It wouldn't happen to have this license plate number on it, would it?<br /><br /><em>David shows her a slip of paper that has the license plate number of her rental car</em><br /><br />CASSANDRA: I suppose so. It's not like I go looking for that when I rent or buy a car. (getting back to her earlier question) Again, what does your case have to do with <em>me</em>?<br /><br />MARCIE: Your car was seen leaving the home of one of the apparent victims last night.<br /><br />CASSANDRA (shocked): <em>What?</em> Ohh....no...no. That can't be. That can't <em>possibly</em> be me.<br /><br />MARCIE: How long have you been in town?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: Since last night.<br /><br />DAVID: When did you get in?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: Ohh....I don't know. About 8:00 or 8:30 PM I suppose.<br /><br />MARCIE: And where did you go after you left the car rental parking lot?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: I went to see Leo.<br /><br />MARCIE: Leo?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: Yes. He's in the military and we served in Baghdad together for awhile until he left. Then I found out I was pregnant with my son Christopher and then I left. <br /><br />MARCIE: Was Leo there?<br /><br />CASSANDRA: I was told no, but I encountered this bitch who said she was his wife or some such deal like that. Hell, I don't know. I didn't know who the fuck she was. I kept insisting on seeing Leo, but she and this other guy who I didn't even know from a fuckin' hole in the ground kept telling me I had to leave. They even threatened to call the police on me. I told them that Leo is Christopher's father and that I was there to introduce Christopher to Leo as Leo has a right to know he has a kid. For all I know, that bitch and that other guy could be having an affair behind Leo's back <em>if</em> she's even married to Leo. Why don't you ask that bitch I talked to last night. Maybe <em>she's</em> the one you're after.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie look at each other as if to think they've found the suspect they're looking for. Open and shut case.</em><br /><br />************************************<br />SCENE TWO - Leo's Quarters - Baghdad, Iraq<br />************************************<br /><br /><em>An angry and irate Gen. Breyton has just walked in on a fight involving Leo. As we pick up the scene, he is seen looking at Leo with an angry look on his face as he approaches him and grinds his teeth to get to the point of his visit</em><br /><br />LEO (shaking and knowing he just got caught slugging Tony Romano): Sir?<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (To Tony & Tyrone): You two stand back.<br /><br /><em>Tony, still smarting from Leo's punch and checking for blood, steps back as does Tyrone</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (To Leo): I <em>should</em> add <em>ASSAULT</em> to what I'm about to tell you. But I'll be generous <em>this time</em>. Mostly because I don't want to go through any more paperwork, though even <em>that</em> is up to Lt. Romano. So I'll get right to the point McFadden.<br /><br /><em>Leo breaths a sigh of relief but is looking for the other shoe to drop</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (continuing): There's a transport plane due to arrive here at 0600 tomorrow morning. You will <em>be</em> on that plane. That means you will be at Baghdad International <em>NO LATER</em> than 0545. If you are not at the airport when that plane arrives, I <em>will</em> see to it that you are <em>thrown</em> onto that airplane <em>even if I thave to thrown you on there myself</em>. Do I make myself <em>clear</em> McFadden?<br /><br />LEO (in a low voice): Yes sir<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (like a drill seargent): <em>I can't hear you</em><br /><br />LEO (almost yelling): Sir yes sir<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: That's more like it<br /><br /><em>Gen. Breyton now turns to address what he has recommended as disciplinary action for Leo</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: Now as to what, if any, <em>disciplinary</em> action, I am recommending that you be given a <em>General Discharge</em>. Though <em>that</em>.is subject to the review board's discretion. <em>I should have you court matialed</em> for <em>lying to the the last line of defense against terrorists</em> when you lied to the Cedarville PD. But it just so happens I got word from Washington that they, along with the Cedarville PD, are investigating such a case. I might add that this investigation <em>was not</em> initiated by Military Intelligence.<br /><br />TONY: Who initiated it then Sir?<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: The Cedarville PD. (looking at Leo) Count yourself <em>lucky</em> McFadden. <em>Damn lucky</em>. <br /><br />LEO (breathing another sigh of relief): I do sir. I do.<br /><br />***************************<br />SCENE THREE: Outside The Chippequah Courthouse<br />***************************<br /><br /><em>Channel 4 Action News Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton is just wrapping up one of her live reports when an old friend of her, Ton Fenton, who is covering the trial for rival station Channel 12 walks up</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (looking into the camera and holding a Channel 4 microphone): And that's the latest from here. We're live in Chippequah, Stephanie Blanton, Channel 4 Action News. Guys back to you.<br /><br />DEWAYNE (after a couple seconds): And we're off.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie lets the top of her mic drop as looks over at Tom</em><br /><br />STEPHANIE (sounding like she normally does when greeting her friends): Heyyyy.<br /><br />TOM (flirtatiously and smiling like he normally does): Hey yourself gorgeous.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (curious): So, what brings <em>you</em> down here?<br /><br />TOM: The same thing the brought <em>you</em> over from the hospital (Tom already knew Stephanie was in town to visit Jennifer at the hospital).<br /><br />STEPHANIE (chuckling): Figures.<br /><br />TOM: Heard about the story Mark from Channel 7 has planned involving your sister Jennifer. <br /><br />STEPHANIE (fearful and suspicious): Don't tell <em>you're</em> planning to do a follow-up.<br /><br />TOM: Well....No. But i also heard that you plan to try to stop it though.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (seeing another argument coming and rolling her eyes in the back of her head): <em>Ohh no. Not you too.....</em><br /><br />TOM (now trying to plead Mark's case): No, but you've got to admit that <em>if</em> what Mark says is true and that Jennifer <em>can</em> make her own decisions, then don't you think you ought to let him air the story?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (adamantly): <em>No. She has NO MEMORY For Pete's Sake</em> She's in <em>NO</em> condition to be making decisions for herself. to say nothing of the fact that the hospital released information about Jennifer to Mark <em>and</em> that Mark spoke to her doctor <em>without</em> the consent <em>or knowledge</em> of myself, her other sister Marcie or her husband. No, there's no fuckin' way that story's going to air unless Channel 7 wants to fork over lots of $$$ in legal costs.<br /><br />TOM: How do you even <em>know</em> she can't make decisions for herself?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Tom, if you had seen my sister in the condition she was in when I saw her last night, there's no fuckin' way she could make that kind of decision for herself.<br /><br />TOM: Well obviously that's news to her doctor then.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Did Mark send you over here to plead his case?<br /><br />TOM: In a way.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Figures<br /><br />TOM: I also came over to find out what you were planning for lunch today.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (somewhat flirtatiously and smiling rather flatteringly): Well <em>that</em> I think we can discuss without me raising my voice or calling a prticular someone else who just happens to be on live TV a bunch of undesirable names <br /><br />TOM: Well, okay. I'm told there's this nice little trendy restaurant just up the street.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Ohh really?<br /><br />TOM: Yeah. I'm also told it just opened up too.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Well then....Sounds like you've got yourself a date.<br /><br />TOM: Great. (Hearing the call from his photographer) Uhh...oh. Sounds like they're calling me. <br /><br />STEPHANIE (very flirtatiously): How 'bout 11:30 then?<br /><br />TOM (being equally flirtatious in return): Jot it down. Laters.<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Bye.<br /><br /><em>Tom walks back to his live remote unit where he prepares to go on the air</em><br /><br />******************<br />SCENE FOUR: Cedarville Courthouse<br />******************<br /><br /><em>The judge in Greg & Courtney's case has just called court back into session</em><br /><br />BAILIFF (yelling as he sees the judge open the door to his chambers): ALL RISE<br /><br /><em>Everyone not already on their feet stands up</em><br /><br />JUDGE: Be seated. Court is now back in session (bang of gavel). To say these tapes don't show a threat to the safety and well-being of the McFadden children by Mrs. McFadden would be <em>blasphemous</em>. To say they are <em>authentic</em> would <em>also</em> be blasphemous. Either way you look at it, this case is going to result in one <em>nasty, ugly</em> custody battle. And this divorce will be <em>anything</em> but a walk in the park.<br /><br /><em>The judge turns to Courtney McFadden</em><br /><br />JUDGE: Ms. McFadden, based on what I saw on those tapes even at their unestablished face value, I am legally obligated to turn over custody of your children over to your husband. As such, ths court hereby orders that custody of the children in question will therefore be transferred to Mr. McFadden.<br /><br /><em>Greg lets out a silent cheer</em><br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY (interrupting the judge): Objection your honor<br /><br />JUDGE: Noted, but if you'd let me finish what I was saying.....<br /><br /><em>Courtney's attorney sits down</em><br /><br />JUDGE (continuing): Furthermore, due to the nature of the case, the court will hereby appoint an attorney to represent the children and their best interests. (now turning to Greg McFadden) Mr McFadden, don't think this will somehow be walk in the park for you either. The court will also refer the matter over to Social Services. That means that a Social Worker will visit your home regularly and will closely monitor how you interact with your children. Said Social Worker will also file a report with the court and will be subject to oral and/or depositional testimony. Furthermore, the tapes which the court acquired from you which I saw in my chambers <em>will be subject </em> to examination by a <em>court-appointed</em> authentication expert. <em>IF</em> these tapes can't be authenticated or, worse, are found to be <em>forgeries</em>, you don't want that. You <em>do not</em> want to be on my <em>bad</em> side as I <em>will not</em> hesitate to revert custody back to your wife <em>and</em> throw you in jail. Is that <em>clear</em>?<br /><br />GREG: Yes your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE (facing both Greg & Courtney): Furthermore, Ms. McFadden will have <em>NO</em> visitation rights whatsoever.<br /><br />COURTNEY (suddenly gets up and hollering as she's crying): <em>Your honor</em><br /><br />JUDGE (To Courtney): Ms. McFadden, you are <em>doing well</em> by my deciding <em>not</em> to throw you in jail today. Don't give me a reason to change my mind.<br /><br /><em>Courtney reluctantly sits back down as her attorney gets up</em><br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: We apologize your honor, however we do object on the issue of visitation and will appeal that ruling.<br /><br />JUDGE: Apology accepted. You have ten days to file your appeal counsel.<br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: We also want to be heard on the matter your honor.<br /><br />JUDGE: Denied. You can let yourself be heard in appeals.<br /><br /><em>Courtney looks across the room at Greg with a face of hatred</em><br /><br />******************************<br />SCENE FIVE: Jennifer's Room - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />******************************<br /><br /><em>It's now later in the day and Brad has just arrived for a visit. As we pick up the scene now, Jennifer is seen lying in bed reading a book</em><br /><br />DR. MATHIESON (Upon entering Jennifer's room): Jennifer?<br /><br />JENNIFER: Yes.<br /><br />DR. MATHIESON: You have a visitor.<br /><br />JENNIFER: Is it that TV reporter?<br /><br />DR. MATHIESON: No. Not him. He says he's a friend of yours. Shall I let him in?<br /><br />JENNIFER (feeling a little unsure of herself): Sure. I guess.<br /><br />DR. MATHIESON: If you'd rather not see him, I'll send him away.<br /><br />JENNIFER: No. That's fine. Send him in.<br /><br />DR. MATHIESON: Okay.<br /><br /><em>Dr. Mathieson leaves. A minute later, Brad cautiously opens the door, not knowing what to expect.</em><br /><br />BRAD: Hey there gorgeous.<br /><br />JENNIFER (not remembering Brad at all): Do I know you? <br /><br />BRAD (feeling awkward and answering the only way he knows how): Yeah. My name's Brad. <br /><br />JENNIFER (feeling as though she's meeting Brad for the first time): Hi. I'm Jennifer.<br /><br />BRAD: I know.<br /><br />JENNIFER (getting a strange feeling which she can't quite comphrehend in her present condition): <em>You do?</em><br /><br />BRAD: Yeah. (feeling really awkward) Look, I feel rather awkward about this. Maybe this was a bad idea.<br /><br /><em>Brad starts to leave</em><br /><br />JENNIFER (catchinjg Brad just before he leaves): <em>No wait.</em><br /><br /><em>Brad turns around.</em><br /><br />JENNIFER: Dr. Mathieson said you were a friend of mine. I want to know my past. Are you a part of it?<br /><br /><em>Brad just stands at the door looking at Jennifer, but doesn't have a clue how to answer her question</em><br /><br />**************************<br />SCENE SIX - Leo Quarters - Baghdad, Iraq<br />**************************<br /><br /><em>Gen. Breyton prepares to leave, but notices Tyrone's porn DVD collection and gets and uses it to pop an idea. He picks up one of the DVD covers and looks at it.</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (To Tyrone rather chastisingly): You know Davis, you ought to put these away (showing him one of the covers). You might scare the ladies off. <br /><br />TYRONE (trying not to laugh, but smiling): Yes sir.<br /><br /><em>Tony walks over and picks up one of the DVDs</em><br /><br />TONY: Whoa....Mind if I borrow this one dude? I think I've got every one of them in this particular collection but this one.<br /><br />TYRONE (non-chalantly): I don't care.<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (To Leo): You could something like this yourself, McFadden. At least it'd keep you out of trouble.<br /><br />LEO (smiling): Yeah, but it doesn't beat the real thing though.<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: I know. <em>That's</em> what got you in trouble. (To Tony and Tyrone) Before you put those away Davis, I wanna talk to talk to the both of you.<br /><br /><em>Tony & Tyrone look at each other rather puzzlingly and shrug their shoulders</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (continuing): Let's take a walk.<br /><br /><em>Gen. Breyton leaves followed by Tony & Tyrone, who are still wondering what he has in mind</em><br /><br />GEN BREYTON (now outside with Tony & Tyrone): My gut instinct tells me he has <em>no</em> intention of showing up at the airport tomorrow. I'd like to the two of you to lead the charge of rousting him out of bed or anywhere else on base and dragging his butt onto that plane.<br /><br />TONY (surprised): <em>Sir?</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: The two of you are his best buddies, right?<br /><br />TYRONE: Yeah, but....<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: You'll think of something. Grab as many people as you'll need.<br /><br />TONY: What about the MPs?<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: Grab them too. In fact, I think they'll take <em>great joy</em> in it. It'll give 'em a few laughs.<br /><br /><em>Tony & Tyrone both chuckle</em><br /><br />TONY (still chuckling): Sir, what if he should get away or go AWOL or something?<br /><br />GEN. BREYTON: Trust me. Doing either is not in his best interests. If he does, the assault against you <em>alone</em> would be enough to get him court martialed.<br /><br />TONY (who'd <em>love</em> to get even with Leo for the punch he threw): Yes sir.<br /><br /><em>Gen. Breyton walks off. Just as Tony & Tyrone start to head back, an Iraqi man overhearing the conversation offers them a cab ride to the airport with Leo in tow tomorrow and drives a hard bargain, making it hard for Tyrone to refuse. Upon discussing the matter, he and Tony agree to use the man in their plan and tell him when to meet them.</em><br /><br />**********************<br />SCENE SEVEN: Architect's Conference - The FonDuLac Hotel<br />**********************<br /><br /><em>It's now lunchtime and Trish has arrived with a picnic basket, hoping to lure Michael away</em><br /><br />TRISH (just as Michael arrives): Hey there sweetie.<br /><br />MICHAEL: Hey yourself babe.<br /><br /><em>The two exchange a little kiss</em><br /><br />TRISH (swooning and smiling): I was kinda hoping I'd lure you away.<br /><br />MICHAEL: Honey, I'd love to. But we have this speaker coming up. And lunch is provided.<br /><br /><em>Trish looks somewhat rejected</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (reaching a compromise): Look, tell you what. Picture this. <em>You. Me. The Solar Room at The FonDuLac under the stars</em><br /><br />TRISH (realizing how romantic that would be and smiling): Dinner?<br /><br />MICHAEL (also smiling): Yeah.<br /><br />TRISH: I'd <em>love</em> it.<br /><br />MICHAEL: Good. Pick you up at 8:00 then?<br /><br />TRISH (smiling and swooning): It's a date.<br /><br /><em>Steve Farley apporaches</em><br /><br />STEVE (sarcastically): Care to take <em>me</em> out too? Surely you must remember me.<br /><br />MICHAEL: How can I <em>not</em>? <em>You</em> were the reason I left town in the first place.<br /><br />STEVE: Could've fooled me. Especially considering that you're Diane's ex <em>and you were the one who KILLED her.</em><br /><br />*****************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*****************************************<br /><br />* Steve's just accused Michael of Diane's murder. How will Michael react?<br /><br />* David & Marcie visit Stacy as they continue their investigation. <br /><br />* Courtney vows revenge to get custody of the kids once again.<br /><br />* Stephanie continues to confront Mark about his planned story on Jennifer for Channel 7 and tries to make plans to stop it from airing.<br /><br />* Cassandra plots her next move.<br /><br />* Tony & Tyrone prepare to drag Leo to the airport.<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-58353577235690925512005-02-04T01:57:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.583-06:00Episode 14 - Leo Loses His Temper*******************<br />SCENE ONE - Leo's Quarters - Baghdad, Iraq<br />*******************<br /><br /><em>Tyrone had just came in to get his stuff, but decided he's make a last ditch effort to get through to Leo by trying the only thing he hadn't yet - <strong>Getting in his face</strong></em>.<br /><br />LEO (beginning to feel threatened): What the hell do you mean by that?<br /><br />TYRONE (adamant but explaining himself): You know just exactly what I mean by that.<br /><br /><em>Tyrone walks over to his stuff where a picture of his wife Julia is. He picks it up and shows it to Leo</em><br /><br />TYRONE: See the picture of this girl?<br /><br />LEO: How I can <em>not</em>? She looks gorgeous.<br /><br />TYRONE: Yeah she does. <em>No one</em> knows that better than <em>me</em>. But you see man, unlike you, I <em>know</em> I'm going home to my wife.<br /><br />LEO: You came here just to say that?<br /><br />TYRONE: Naah man. I came here to show you what you've <strong>blown</strong><br /><br /><em>Leo looks as though he thinks he's about to endure yet another round of torture</em><br /><br />************************<br />SCENE TWO - Outside The Chippequah Courthouse<br />************************<br /><br /><em>Stephanie has just wandered over to where Channel 7 reporter Mark Devereaux, who had just ended a live report, is standing after learning that he plans to air a follow-up story on Jennifer</em><br /><br />MARK (acting cheerful): Well....Top O' The Morning Stephanie.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (not the least bit amused or in the mood): Don't patronize me Mark. You know why I'm here.<br /><br />MARK (trying to act stumped and clueless): Really?<br /><br />STEPHANIE: Yes. Does <em>your planned story with my sister Jennifer</em> ring a few bells?<br /><br />MARK (acting as though his memory was just jogged): Ohh....<em>That</em> little thing.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (sarcastically mocking him): Yes....<em>That little thing</em>.<br /><br />DEWAYNE (yelling at Stephanie from the remote unit): Stephanie.....Eight minutes.<br /><br />MARK (hearing Dewayne's call and wanting to avoid a confrontation): Shouldn't you be getting ready to go on the air?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (not falling for Mark's trick): That can wait.<br /><br />MARK: Look Stephanie....<br /><br />STEPHANIE (getting to the point): Who the fuckin' hell do you think you are? Who's your source at the hospital? And just <em>what right</em> do you think you fuckin' have to get information on <em>my sister</em>? Neither I nor my sister or my brother signed <em>anything</em> to allow the hospital to release information on Jennifer.<br /><br />MARK: Jennifer did.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (looking shocked and wondering what he's talking about): <em>What</em>??<br /><br />MARK: Her doctor tells me that despite her obvious condition, she's perfectly capable of making her own decisions.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (looking really surprised & pissed now): Mark....HELLO.....She has <em>amnesia</em> for God's sake. She's in <em>no</em> condition to be <strong>exploited</strong> <em>especially</em> by someone the likes of <em>you</em>.<br /><br />DEWAYNE (again yelling from the remote unit): Steph....Five minutes.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie ignores Dewayne even though she hears him</em><br /><br />MARK (looking surpised): <em>Exploited?</em> Stephanie, <em>the only</em> way I plan to spin this is as a <em>human interest</em> story.<br /><br />DEWAYNE (sounding really worried now): Steph...Four minutes. C'mon. You'd better get over here.<br /><br />STEPHANIE (knowing she has to go): I have to go, but this isn't over yet. <em>Not by a long shot</em>.<br /><br />MARK: As far as I'm concerned, it is. Her doctor says she's perfectly capable of making her own decisions and she's agreed to do an interview. And since she signed the release herself, I really don't see the problem with it. Now, you tell me where the ethics issue is.<br /><br />DEWAYNE: Steph.....<br /><br />STEPHANIE (frustrated at Mark): <em>You're disgusting</em>.<br /><br /><em>Stephanie walks back to the Channel 4 live remote unit and prepares to go on the air as Mark shakes his head.</em><br /><br />*************************<br />SCENE THREE - Cedarville International Airport - Acme Car Rental Agency<br />*************************<br /><br /><em>Detectives David & Marcie Grant from the Cedarville PD are investigating the various reports the PD has received about a female claiming to be the mother of a child fathered by someone in the Armed Forces in Iraq</em><br /><br />CAR AGENCY COUNTER CLERK: May I help you?<br /><br />DAVID (flashing his badge as Marcie does the same): We're here on official business.<br /><br />CLERK: I'll do what I can to help. What do you need?<br /><br />MARCIE: Do you have a 2005 Mazda XLS with this licence plate number?<br /><br /><em>Marcie shows the number to the clerk</em>.<br /><br />CLERK: I wouldn't know, but I'll look it up though.<br /><br /><em>The clerk enters the number into her computer and retrieves the record she has</em>.<br /><br />CLERK: It appears we do, but I show that it's currently rented.<br /><br />DAVID: We need to know who the renter is.<br /><br />CLERK (looking disappointed): I'm afraid I can't give you that information without a warrant of some kind.<br /><br />DAVID (pulling out a $20 in an effort to emprovise by trying to make a score): Would this help?<br /><br /><em>The clerk is tempted to accept it, but decides the better of it</em><br /><br />CLERK: I'm not that cheap.<br /><br />DAVID (disappointed, but not surprised): Well then, I guess we'll just have to return with a warrant then.<br /><br />CLERK (candidly): I guess you will.<br /><br />CLERK (continued): Anything else I can help you with?<br /><br />DAVID (dsappointed): Nope. We'll be back.<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie leave the counter</em><br /><br />***************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Cedarville Courthouse<br />***************************<br /><br /><em>Greg & Courtney's divorce hearing has just begun and Greg's attorney, Mitchell Rogers, is trying to introduce Greg's videotapes into court as evidence</em><br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: Look Your Honor, they've tried this before. They've tried painting my client as an unfit mother. And look what it got 'em. They wound up leaving the courtroom with their tails tucked between their legs.<br /><br />MITCHELL: Your Honor, this is new evidence. It has never been introduced before. We have a right to be heard on this.<br /><br />JUDGE: Approach the bench.<br /><br /><em>Mitchell and Courtney's attorney both comply with the judge's request</em><br /><br />JUDGE: Alright Mr. Rogers, just what <em>is</em> this new evidence.<br /><br />MITCHELL: They're videotapes Your Honor.<br /><br /><em>Courtney's attorney rolls his eyes into the back of his head</em><br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY (acting as though he's reminding the judge): Your Honor, tapes can be doctored.<br /><br />JUDGE: I'm well aware of that counselor. However if these tapes provide any evidentary proof of Defense Council's accusations, this court would be remiss if it didn't consider it.<br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: Your Honor....<br /><br />JUDGE: As such, I will view these tapes in my chambers and return with my decision.<br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY: You <em>can't</em> be serious....<br /><br /><em>The judge looks at Courtney's attorney as if to say he <strong>is</strong> serious</em> <br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY (throwing his arms up in the air, but convinced the tapes are doctored): Okay....<br /><br />JUDGE: When we end this, court will stand in recess pending my return. Mr. Rogers, I expect you to hand the tapes over to the court clerk who will then in turn bring them to me.<br /><br />MITCHELL: No problem sir. We have the tapes here.<br /><br />JUDGE: Good. In that case, step back.<br /><br /><em>The two lawyers comply</em><br /><br />JUDGE: Defense Council is instructed to turn over the evidence they wish to introduce to the court. I will then view it in the privacy of my chambers where I will make my decision as to whether or not the tapes are admissable. <br /><br />COURTNEY'S ATTORNEY (standing up): Your Honor....Objection.<br /><br />JUDGE: Noted Council<br /><br /><em>Courtney's attorney sits back down</em>.<br /><br />JUDGE: If there's no other objection, court stands in recess.<br /><br /><em>The judge waits for a few seconds, but hears nothing. He then bangs the gavel to signal the call to recess</em><br /><br />BAILIFF: All rise.<br /><br /><em>Everyone rises as the judge leaves</em><br /><br />***********************************<br />SCENE FIVE - Leo's Quarters - Baghdad, Iraq<br />***********************************<br /><br />LEO: Look....I don't need <em>you</em> starting in on me too. It's bad enough I got Gen. Breyton on my back<br /><br />TYRONE: Me starting in on you is <em>exactly</em> what you need man.<br /><br />LEO: What's that supposed to mean?<br /><br />TYRONE: You're a damn coward. You can't even tell your wife <em>the truth</em>. You don't even have any fuckin' clue what you're doin' to your wife. I feel sorry for her. And on top of that, you lied to her <em>and</em> the cops.<br /><br /><em>Leo looks surprised as he wonders how Tyrone found out about the incident at the Comm. Center</em><br /><br />TYRONE (continuing): <em>Whoa</em>. You don't think I don't know what happened at the Comm. Center?<br /><br />LEO (knowing the whole base must know by now and uttering to himself): Ohh fuckin' shit.<br /><br />TYRONE: It's all over base dude.<br /><br />LEO (thinking he's talking to himself): That private couldn't keep his fuckin' shut, could he? He just <em>had</em> to blabber it all over base.<br /><br />TYRONE: Yeah. I suppose you could blame it on on him. Whatever. But still, <em>you don't get it, do you?</em><br /><br /><em>Lt. Anthony (e.g. Tony) Romano walks in</em><br /><br />TONY: Ohh....Sorry. Just came in to get my stuff. I'll come back.<br /><br />TYRONE: 'Tis okay man. Just talkin' to <em>Leo</em> dude.<br /><br />TONY: Why do you even bother man? Talkin' to him is like talkin' to <em>a brick wall</em>.<br /><br />LEO (To Tony): C'mon man.<br /><br />TONY (walking up to his face): No, make that a <em>lying, cheating, scheming, son of a bitch</em> brick wall who's more afraid of <em>his wife</em> than he is of bullets and mortar fire.<br /><br /><em>Leo punches Tony in the face just as Gen. Breyton walks in. Tony falls to the floor</em><br /><br />GEN. BREYTON (To Leo): <em>That will be enough</em>.<br /><br /><em>Tony gets up, smarting from the punch he got from Leo</em><br /><br />************************<br />SCENE SIX - Brad's Apartment<br />************************<br /><br /><em>Brad is seen watching the morning news on Channel 4 as he prepares for his trip to Jennifer's apartment when he gets a knock on the door. On the other side of the door is Trish & Michael, who, at Trish's insistence, have been making the rounds as Trish re-introduces everyone to Michael</em><br /><br />BRAD: Hey.<br /><br />TRISH: Hey yourself. Good morning. Headed out?<br /><br />BRAD (scratching his head): Uhh...I'm about to. Come on in.<br /><br />TRISH: Thanks<br /><br /><em>Trish & Michael walk inside Brad's apartment</em><br /><br />TRISH: We'll only be a few minutes. I'd like you meet someone.<br /><br />BRAD (pointing to Michael): Him?<br /><br /><em>Trish smiles</em><br /><br />TRISH: Do you remember Michael Carlotti?<br /><br />BRAD (feeling as though he just got surprised): Holy fuckin' shit. <em>You're Michael?</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (scratching his head): Uhh....Last time I checked. Yes.<br /><br />BRAD (shaking Michael's hand and still feeling surrpised): How long has it been? Y...Y....You've changed.<br /><br />MICHAEL (trying to downplay the whole thing): Uhh....It's been awhile. And yes, I've changed. But looking at you, you've changed too. Last time I saw you, you were in....like....High School. Weren't you?<br /><br />BRAD: Uhh....Something like that. Wanna beer? Got a few.<br /><br />MICHAEL: Uhh....Well no. Actually I have a meeting I need to be getting to in a few minutes. Can I take a rain check?<br /><br />BRAD: Here ya go.<br /><br /><em>Brad hands Michael a blank piece of paper</em><br /><br />MICHAEL (chuckling): Uhh....Looks like rubber to me. But yeah, I'll take it.<br /><br />TRISH: Say hey....Have you heard anything from David, Marcie, or Stephanie on Jennifer yet?<br /><br />BRAD: Spoke with David last night. I assume Marcie was with him As for Stephanie.....<br /><br /><em>Brad, Trish and Michael turn to the TV where Stephanie can be seen reporting from Chippequah</em><br /><br />****************************<br />SCENE SEVEN - The FonDuLac Hotel<br />****************************<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie got the warrant to get the information they needed from the Car Rental agency and are now about to confront Cassandra</em><br /><br />HOTEL CLERK: Can I help you?<br /><br />MARCIE: We're here on official police business<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie flash their badges</em><br /><br />HOTEL CLERK: Uhh....Okay. How can I help you?<br /><br />DAVID: Do you have a <em>Cassandra Whitmore</em> registered here?<br /><br />HOTEL CLERK: Lemme look it up.<br /><br /><em>The clerk looks up Cassandra's name on the computer and finds the information he needs</em><br /><br />HOTEL CLERK (continues): Yes we do.<br /><br />MARCIE: Great What's her room number<br /><br /><em>The clerk looks reluctant to divulge that information, but David brandishes a warrant addressed to the hotel</em><br /><br />DAVID: We have a warrant if you need assistance.<br /><br /><em>David hands the warrant to the clerk</em><br /><br />HOTEL CLERK: Uhh....Just a minute.<br /><br /><em>The clerk places a phone call summoning his supervisor to the front desk</em><br /><br />HOTEL CLERK (To His Supervisor): Uhh...These people handed me this warrant and are seeking the room number of one of our guests.<br /><br /><em>The Supervisor examines the warrant and discovers it's valid and instructs the clerk to provide them with any requested information</em>.<br /><br />HOTEL CLERK: The room number is 613. You can take these elevators (pointing to the main elevators).<br /><br />DAVID: Thank you.<br /><br /><em>Meanwhile in Cassandra's room, Cassandra has just finished changing Christopher's diaper and has just sat back down on the sofa when the there's a knock on the door. She gets up to answer it, but is a little surprised since she's not expecting anyone</em><br /><br />CASSANDRA (opening the door just enough to see David & Marcie on the other side): Yes. Can I help you?<br /><br />MARCIE: Are you Cassandra Whitmore?<br /><br />CASSANDRA (curious): Who's asking?<br /><br />MARCIE: I'm Lt. Marcie Grant and this is my partner Lt. David Grant. We're from the Cedarville Police Department. May we come in?<br /><br /><em>David & Marcie show their badges as Cassandra is shocked and surprised and left wondering what she did to get the attention of the police</em><br /><br />*****************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*****************************************<br /><br />* Brad joins the effort in helping Jennifer regain her memory. Will she remember their argument the day she disappeared?<br /><br />* David & Marcie confront Casandra about her visit to Stacy's house<br /><br />* The judge finishes reviewing the tapes. Is Courtney's goose cooked or does Greg even have a case?<br /><br />* Stephanie continues to confront Mark about his planned story on Jennifer for Channel 7 and tries to make plans to stop it from airing.<br /><br />* Steve gets wind that Michael is back in town and reminds him of the past.<br /><br />* Gen. Breyton lowers the boom on Leo.<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-80202911545611437862005-02-02T21:41:00.000-07:002009-06-11T18:47:09.280-06:00Episode 13 - The Return Of Michael Carlotti*****************<br />SCENE ONE - Stephanie Hotel Room in Chippequah<br />*****************<br /><br />It's the dawn of a new day in Cedarville and Stephanie Blanton, Investigative Reporter for WCDR-TV Channel 4 is seen in her hotel room in nearby Chippequah talking to her boss on the phone.<br /><br />"Can't you get someone else down here to cover it, like someone who <em>lives</em> here".<br /><br />"Well geez Steph, you've been down there for so long, you're practically considered a resident there", Roger Clayborn, her boss at the station says to Stephanie over the phone.<br /><br />"Har dee har har. Funny Roger", Stpehanie says<br /><br />"Steph....Seriously....No joke. I <em>really</em> need you to cover this trial", Roger says "Besides, you know if it wasn't for you and the hard work you put into the investigation which lead to this trial, it wouldn't be happening in the first place", Roger says<br /><br />Stephanie gives a look that basically says "I <em>know</em> Roger. You don't have to remind me."<br /><br />"You don't want all that work flushed down the drain by a bunch of carefree penny-pinching lawyers, do you?", Roger asks<br /><br />"Of course not", Stephanie says, resigning herself to the fact she may well be assigned by Roger to cover the trial "But I wasn't <em>exactly</em> expecting my sister to suddenly fall off the face of the earth for several months either"<br /><br />"I know Steph. But life's rough. Life's tough> But I need <em>someone</em> down there to cover that trial and you know the power trip Channel 7 gets when either us or Channel 12 don't show up to cover stories", Roger says<br /><br />"Of course. They're always quick to rub it in our faces as they prove yet again their tabloid approach to news leads to breaking stories even though we're tops and theiy're dead last in the ratings", Stephanie says<br /><br />"Well then.....Unless you want to see another one of those ads, I trust you'll be at the courthouse this morning when court begins?", Roger asks<br /><br />"Yeah I suppose", Stephanie says "Tell the live unit crew I'll meet 'em there", she adds<br /><br />"That's the spirit", Roger said "See ya later", he added<br /><br />"Yeah....Laters", Stephanie responds<br /><br />"And Top O' The Morning to you too", she adds as she rolls her eyes and hangs up the phone just as the buzzer rings. Stephanie goes to answer the door where she finds David & Marcie standing. She lets them in<br /><br />"Good Morning", David said<br /><br />Stephanie looks at David as if she was wondering what tropical paradise island he and Marcie came from.<br /><br />"It's a beautiful morning alright", Stephanie said "That is if you don't mind be reminded of a certain obligation better known as <em>your job</em>", she adds<br /><br />Marcie, who entered the room with a cup of coffee, looks as though she's gagging on the stuff as she attempts to respond to Stephanie's last comment.<br /><br />"We got 'reminded' of ours too", David says as Marcie catches her breath "In fact, we're going to have to head back to Cedarville if....and I quote <em>we want to keep our jobs</em> end quote", he added.<br /><br />"Well, I just got roped into doing mine down here", Stephanie said "You know that big trial that's supposed to be getting underway today?", she added<br /><br />"Yeah", Marcie said, now recouperated from her earlier incident.<br /><br />"Guess who's covering it for Channel 4", Stephanie said<br /><br />David tries not to laugh at Stephanie's predictament, but winds up letting out a little chuckle anyhow<br /><br />******************************<br />SCENE TWO - Trish's Apartment<br />******************************<br /><br />Trish is seen drinking some orange juice when the doorbell rings. She goes to answer it.<br /><br />"Good Morning", Michael says as he smiles<br /><br />"Same to you", Trish says as she smiles and opens the door so he can come in "Come on in"<br /><br />"Thanks", Michael said "Same ol' beautiful place I see", he added<br /><br />"Just couldn't find it in me to give it up", Trish says "Want some breakfast?, she asks<br /><br />"Nah...I ate before leaving the hotel", Michael said "I'll take some coffee though", he added<br /><br />"Comin' right up", Trish says, knowing just how Michael likes his coffee<br /><br />"You know, there was so much left unsaid last night", Michael said<br /><br />"Some things are best left that way", Trish says, handing Michael's cup of coffee to him<br /><br />"Mmmm....Great coffee", Michael says, sipping the cup <br /><br />"I fixed it just the way you've always loved it sweetie", Trish said<br /><br />Michael looks as Trish as if to say she didn't have to such trouble.<br /><br />"Maybe you're right. Some things <em>are</em> best left unsaid", Michael said "But I've been doing some thinking though", he added<br /><br />Trish raises her eyebrows and smiles as she and Michael sit down on the sofa in the living room.<br /><br />"I'm thinking of <em>not</em> leaving Cedarville once the conference is over", Michael said<br /><br />Trish is taken aback by Michael's last comment and lets out a jolt as she puts her coffee cup to her lips which causes her to splatter some hot coffee onto her fingers and the table and momentarily choke on her coffee as she gasps for air. <br /><br />****************<br />SCENE THREE - Cedarville Court House<br />****************<br /><br />Greg has just arrived for the first day of the hearing in the divorce proceeding of him and his wife Courtney. He is quickly followed by Courtney and her entourage of lawyers. <br /><br />"Ready for today Greg?", Mitchell, his lawyer, asks him<br /><br />"Got the tapes", Greg asks<br /><br />"Of course", Mitchell says<br /><br />"Good. Let's set this court back on its ear then", Greg responds<br /><br />"Tapes? What tapes", Andrea, one of Courtney's lawyers, asks<br /><br />"Mitchell, now wait a minute, if you're going to pull a fast one....", Andrea says<br /><br />"We're not going to do anything of the kind", Mitchell says, cutting Andrea off "We're just submitting evidence", Mitchell says<br /><br />"Evidence <em>of what?</em>", Courtney says "Puh-leaze.....When are you going to give up that song and dance?", Courtney snidely asks<br /><br />"It's no song and dance Courtney", Greg says "I take matter like this very seriously", he adds "And the evidence I have will <em>nail you to the cross</em>. Greg emphatically continues<br /><br />*****************<br />SCENE FOUR - Trish's Apartment<br />*****************<br /><br />"<em>Not</em> leaving Cedarville?", Trish asks, now recovered from her earlier shock "Michael, have you seriously thought this through?', she asks<br /><br />"Yeah", Michael says "Ever since we ran into each other last night, I've been thinking more and more of how great it would be if we got back together again", he adds "I dunno. Maybe I'm just crazy", he continues<br /><br />"No....I'm just a little surprised though", Trish said "I mean, what about your business?", she asks<br /><br />"I can simply run that from here", Michael says<br /><br />"Michael", Trish says, thinking he might be making too sudden a decision<br /><br />"Truth is babe", Michael says "I've been thinking for a long time about coming back", he adds "Been thinking about it for weeks, if not months", he continues<br /><br />Trish starts to cry<br /><br />"Then when I knew about this conference being here", Michael said, "I just basically said 'This is it'. I'm coming back home <em>to you, my sweet love</em>"<br /><br />"Michael", Trish says with a smile on her face, knowing it appears that <em>her</em> man has finally come home to stay<br /><br />"I'd have bought you a boquet of roses, but....well.....you sorta ruined my surprise last night", Michael says<br /><br />"Oh my god, I'm so sorry", Trish apologetically says with a bit of laughter and lots of joy<br /><br />"Forget about it", Michael said "A boquet of roses would never do a beautiful woman like you justice", Michael adds with a smile<br /><br />Trish reaches over and she and Michael embrace in a huge hug followed by several kisses<br /><br />"God, I missed you", Michael said<br /><br />"I missed you too", Trish said, smiling and looking passionately into his eyes as she strokes his face as if she was wondering if she dreaming or not <br /><br />*********************<br />SCENE FIVE - Chippequah Court House<br />*********************<br /><br />Channel 4 Investigative Reporter Stephanie Blanton, who broke the story that led to the scandal which subsequently led to the trial she's about to cover, has just arrived at the courthouse and spots the live remote unit waiting for her. She is also quickly joined by Mark Devereaux from rival station Channel 7, who is known for its tabloid-style approach to news and is dead last in the ratings as a result. She's also joined by fellow colleague and friend Tom Fenton from rival station Channel 12. Channel 12, unlike Channel 7, is more like Channel 4 in its news coverage, which is straightforward, simple and not known to be flashy. But nevertheless, the two stations sometimes clash while covering stories.<br /><br />"Hey guys", Stephaie says as she walks up to the Channel 4 Action News crew that will be with her for the day<br /><br />"What's up", photographer Dewayne Chapman asks <br /><br />"Not much. You?", she responds as she takes the earpiece and mic that she'll need.<br /><br />"Heard about your sster. Anything we can do?", Dewayne asks<br /><br />"Nope", Stephanie says "Besides, who told you guys?", she curiously asks, knowing she didn't tell <em>anyone</em> at the station besides Roger.<br /><br />"You don't know?", Dewayne asks<br /><br />"Know <em>what</em>?", Stephanie asks in return<br /><br />"See that guy with the Channel 7 crew?", Dewayne asks<br /><br />"<em>See</em> him? I fuckin' <em>know</em> him", she says "But what does that have to do with the price of tea in China", Stephanie rhetorically asks<br /><br />"Apparently he's got a source at the hospital", Dewayne says "He's been blabbering about it on camera ever since he got here".<br /><br />"A source - <em>here in Chippequah</em>??", Stephanie asks, now with greater concern and wondering what Mark Devereaux and his crew could be up to.<br /><br />Dewayne nods<br /><br />"Apparently he's planning some big scoop for their 5:00 PM newscast tonight", Dewayne says<br /><br />"<em>Really</em>? Well I'll give him a scoop alright - <em>A scoop of my mind</em>", Stephanie says "When are we to go on", she asks<br /><br />"Ten minutes", Dewayne says just before he notices Stephanie wandering over to Mark's area "Where are you going?", Dewayne shouts out<br /><br />"This won't take long. Be right back", Stephanie shouts back in response<br /><br />As she walks over to Mark's area, she notices that he's on the air. Being the ethical journalist she is, she stands not far off camera until Mark is cleared of the airwaves. Meanwhile, Mark is just wrapping up his report.<br /><br />"And that's the latest from here. We're live in Chippequah, Mark Devereaux, 7NEWS", Mark says as he signs off and hands it back to the studio<br /><br />"And we're off", Mark's photographer says<br /><br />"Good. Because I have a few things to say to you, Mr. Devereaux", Stephanie says<br /><br />Mark turns to look at Stephanie, knowing he's been caught and now has some explaining to do<br /><br />****************************<br />SCENE SIX - Cedarville PD Detective Squad Room<br />****************************<br /><br />David & Marcie have just arrived when the captain spots them<br /><br />"Ahh....Nice to see you two jailbirds actually had the consideration to come into work today", Captain Marshall sarcastically says<br /><br />"Well, we weren't going to come in at all, but since you <em>dragged</em> us all the way back here, we figured it was <em>the least</em>we could do", Marcie sarcastically responds in her usual 'Top O' The Morning To You Too ASSHOLE' manner <br /><br />"Well, in <em>that</em> case, I suppose you wouldn't mind working <em>this</em> one", Capt. Marshall says<br /><br />"What is it", David asks as Marcie takes the file from the captain and opens it<br /><br />"Apparently some woman is out there trying to claim that <em>she</em> is the mother of some child which she has claimed a number of guys in the military are/is the father of", Captain Marshall says<br /><br />"Why do we have it then? Why is this not a matter for the feds?", David asks<br /><br />"They're just as stumped as we are", Captain Marshall says<br /><br />"They're investigating this too?", Marcie asks<br /><br />"Yep", Capt. Marshall said "But they didn't get last night's little tip", he adds<br /><br />"Last night's tip?", David asks<br /><br />"Apparently this woman has been at this for the past several days, using public pay phones", Captain Marshall says "But last night, she apparently decided that using a pay phone wasn't going to work, so she decided to pay her next victim a personal visit", Capt. Marshall says "Got this plate number just last night", he adds, handing it to David "Ran it through DMV. Came back as being registered to a car rental agency. NCIC came back clean on it".<br /><br />"So what angle are we investigating this from?", David asks<br /><br />"A possible extortion angle", Capt. Marshall responds<br /><br />"Wait a minute", Marcie says, noticing the address in the report from the night before "This isn't just some ordinary address", she continues<br /><br />"You the two of you <em>know</em> one of the victims?", Capt. Marshall<br /><br />"Yeah. A friend of ours", Marcie says, showing the file to David<br /><br />"David, that's Stacy's house", Marcie says<br /><br />"We'll look into it sir", David says<br /><br />"Okay", Capt. Marshall confidently says "Glad to see the tweo of you back at work again, even if it's a Bunkel case", he continues "And oh yeah, hope your sister feels better soon", he adds<br /><br />"Thanks", David says as he and Marcie prepare to leave "We'll be on the air", he adds as they grab a radio and leave.<br /><br />***************************<br />SCENE SEVEN - Leo's Quarters, Baghdad, Iraq<br />***************************<br /><br />As per ordered by Gen. Breyton in our last episode, Leo has been confined to quarters with MPs standing outside. As we pick up the scene, he is sitting in the room and reliving and recalling his entire day and his actions over the last several months. In addition, he's also fearful of what might happen next. He's also pacing the room floor from time to time.<br /><br />Some several minutes later, one of his roommates, Sgt. Tyrone Walker approaches the MPs outside. Leo doesn't want to hear from Tyrone and tries to act as though he's sleeping, but Tyrone doesn't buy it.<br /><br />"Yo dude....I know you ain't sleepin'. GET UP", Tyrone exclaims<br /><br />Leo gets up ready for a fight, but knows he doesn't want one<br /><br />"Don't tell me you're here to rub it in".<br /><br />"Nope", Tyrone says "I'm here to get my shit", he continues "But before I do, we gonna have this out", he adds in a manner that leaves Leo wondering what he did to warrant such a comment from Tyrone, of all people.<br /><br />*****************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*****************************************<br /><br />* Brad joins the effort in helping Jennifer regain her memory. Will she remember their argument the day she disappeared?<br /><br />* David & Marcie work the case of the mysterious extortionist. Could Cassandra be the person they're looking for or is her arrival in Cedarville and visit to Stacy's house just an untimely coincidence?<br /><br />* Greg & Courtney's divorce proceedings kick into full swing<br /><br />* Stephanie confronts Mark about his planned story on Jennifer<br /><br />* Trish & Michael talk about their future - <em>if</em> the even have one<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-27048258813975086362005-01-28T04:09:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.601-06:00Episode 12 - Leo's Call To Stacy*************************************<br />SCENE ONE - Stacy & Leo McFadden's Home<br />*************************************<br /><br />When we checked in during last week's show, Stacy, who's now six months pregnant and living at home alone while her husband Leo is away in Iraq serving his country, she was in an altercation with Cassandra Whitmore, who flew into Cedarville from New York under the impression that Leo wasn't married. Shortly after telling Stacy that <em>she</em> is the mother of Leo's son Christopher, Cassandra has been told to leave. But Cassandra has thus far refused. <br /><br />We pick up the scene now with Brad's arrival.....<br /><br />"Brad, do me a favor & show this bitch the way off my property", Stacy demandingly asks. She then closes the door.<br /><br />Cassandra blushes & looks flirtatiously at Brad<br /><br />"Uhh....Sure", Brad says, still trying to figure out what's going on.<br /><br />"Why <em>Brad</em>.....Mmmm.....<em>What a name</em>", Cassandra says, flirting with him.<br /><br />"I'm still not quite sure what's goin on here, but I believe you've been told to leave and I've been asked to see to it that you do", Brad says in his usual down-to-earth self.<br /><br />"Ohh....Well....Perhaps I could leave with <em>you</em> then", Cassandra says, still flirting with him.<br /><br />"<em>I don't even know you</em>", Brad exclaims.<br /><br />"That can change, you know", Cassandra says, still not getting what Brad is telling her.<br /><br />"Whatever. Just leave", Brad says<br /><br />"You know, for someone who doesn't even live here, you seem to have quite a lot of authority", Cassandra says, now realizing that flirting with Brad isn't going to work <br /><br />"You know, for someone who not only doesn't even live here, but is also a total complete stranger around here, you lot a lot of nerve telling the one person who does live here what to do and how to talk", Brad says in response "You need to leave - <em>NOW</em>", he continues<br /><br />"Look...I'm here to see Leo and I'm <em>not</em> leaving until I do", Cassandra threateningly says<br /><br />Stacy, who is inside her home and has become increasingly annoyed and angry with the argument outside, storms across the living room, picks up the handset to her cordless phone, and heads for the door yet again.<br /><br />"Okay, I'll put it this way. If you're off this porch in 30 seconds, I'm calling the police"<br /><br />"Right. You don't even have a phone", Cassandra aroogantly says.<br /><br />"<em>He</em> may not have a phone, <em>but I do and I <u>will</u> use it</em>", Stacy angrily says as she reopens the door and shows the handset to her cordless phone to Cassandra<br /><br />**********************************<br />SCENE TWO - The FonDuLac Hotel - Greg's Room<br />**********************************<br /><br />Greg McFadden is on the phone talking to Stephanie, who is in her hotel room in Chippequah.<br /><br />"So when do you plan on coming back", Greg asks as he talks to Stephanie over the telephone.<br /><br />"Probably tomorrow", Stephanie says from her hotel room in Chippequah on the other end of the line.<br /><br />"Can't wait to see you babe", Greg says<br /><br />"I can't wait either", Stepahnie says. "I can't wait till you're divorced from that wretched bitch of a wife of yours so we can get back together and start seeing each other again", she continues. <br /><br />"Me either", Greg says as he notices a knock at the door. "Look, my lawyer's at the door", he continues<br /><br />"At <em>THIS</em> hour?", Stephanie asks.<br /><br />"You know....Business", Greg says "I'll call you tomorrow", he adds, answering the door to Mitchell, his lawyer, inside.<br /><br />"Okay...Love you....Bye", Stephanie says<br /><br />"Love you too sweetie. Bye", Greg responds. He then hangs up the phone after Stephanie hangs up on her end.<br /><br />"Hello Mitchell. Sorry about being on the phone there", Greg says<br /><br />"No problem. I'll just make things plain and simple by spelling it out to you", Mitchell says<br /><br />"Talk to me", Greg says<br /><br />"They're not settling for anything less than <em>full</em> custody of the kids <em>and</em> the yacht", Mitchell says<br /><br />********************************<br />SCENE THREE - Stacy & Leo's Home<br />********************************<br /><br />"You've got 60 seconds to leave - <em>NOW</em>", Stacy says, looking squarely at Cassandra <br /><br />"Well....Since you put it that way......This isn't over", Cassandra says, looking squarely at Stacy "<em>Not by a long shot</em> Miss Goody Two Shoes", she continues.<br /><br />"As far as <em>I'm</em> concerned, <em>it is</em> because there's nothing left to say", Stacy angrily responds as she stands toe-to-toe with Cassandra and looks at her squarely in the face. "If she doesn't leave Brad, call the police", Stacy continues.<br /><br />Stacy hands Brad the phone, goes back inside and slams the door shut. Cassandra looks over at her car and then at Brad in the hopes of making one last quick hit on him.<br /><br />"Well....What are you waiting for? <em>Christmas?</em>", Brad asks<br /><br />"You've got me blocked in", Cassandra says as Brad prepares to join Stacy inside the house.<br /><br />Brad then notices that his car is in Cassandra's way.<br /><br />"Whatever....", Brad says, rolling his eyes and wondering why Cassandra put her vehicle in that position in the first place as he walks on over to his car door. Cassandra follows him.<br /><br />"What are you doing?", Brad asks as Cassandra opens the passenger door to put Christopher in his car seat<br /><br />"I am putting my child in his car seat and securing him", she responds "That bitch pretending to be Leo's wife may not give a damn about my child or what happens to him but <em>I</em> do.<br /><br />"Make it quick, huh?", Brad responds back "Don't wanna be out here all night", he continues.<br /><br />Brad jumps in his car, starts the engine, backs out of the driveway and pulls up to the front of the house. Cassandra then does the same, but before she can pull even with him, Brad then backs up to re-enter the driveway. Cassandra tries to back up to pull even with him, but is blocked by another car going down the street, a patrolling squad car from the Cedarville PD, whom Cassandra nearly backs into. Cassandra takes off before she really gives the police a reason to pull her over.<br /><br />Brad then gets the attention of the officers in the squad car.<br /><br />"See that car that just took off?", Brad asks<br /><br />"Yeah", Joey, one of the officers in the squad car says<br /><br />"The driver was over at my friend's place here and we had to threaten to call you guys to get her to leave", Brad says<br /><br />"Is she drunk or unruly", Lisa, the other officer in the car says<br /><br />"No. Just uninvited and not welcome", Brad says in response "Looks as though she may have a baby too", he continues<br /><br />"Okay....We'll keep an eye out for her in case she returns.", Joey says<br /><br />"Thanks", Brad says<br /><br />Joey and Lisa resume their patrol while Brad pulls back into Stacy's driveway. Once inside, Stacy thanks Brad for all his help and for being there when she needed him and takes her phone back. Brad, figuring Stacy must be tired and wanting to go to bed, leaves himself.<br /><br />***************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Military Communications Center - Baghdad, Iraq<br />***************************<br /><br />"I'd like someplace where I call my wife in Cedarville please", Leo tells the officer on duty.<br /><br />"Follow me", the officer says<br /><br />Leo follows the officer to a terminal not in use.<br /><br />"Thank you", Leo says<br /><br />"Gonna finally tell your wife, eh", the officer asks. Leo gives him a None-Of-Your-Damn-Business look.<br /><br />"That's okay", the officer tauntingly says "Between you and me, it's not only the base. It's all over the country. Even the Iraqi civilians are talking about it on the street - <em>Hee Hee Hee</em>", the officer says with a laugh<br /><br />"Just leave me alone, okay", Leo says<br /><br />"<em>Ohh Sure. Glad I'm not you. Ha....Ha....Ha</em>", the officer says, laughing out loud as he walks away "You in <em>deep doo-doo</em> now. <em>Hee....Hee....Hee</em>", he continues, laughing his head off until he sees Gen. Breyton in front of him. The officer salutes him as he passes by.<br /><br />"Enjoy your cheap laughs while you still can, private", Gen. Breyton says.<br /><br />"Uhh....Sir...Yes sir. At your service sir", the private comms officer says with a smile on his face.<br /><br />"And wipe that smile off your face.", Gen. Breyton says "You're <em>foaming </em> at the lips", he continues.<br /><br />"Yes sir", the private says as he returns to his post with Gen. Breyton non-chalantly looks around.<br /><br />Meanwhile, back at the house in Cedarville, Stacy hears her computer signal that Leo is trying to call her using a VoIP client connected to the Internet. Stacy walks over to the computer and answers Leo's call.<br /><br />"Hey babe", Leo says when he sees the connection.<br /><br />"Hi Leo", Stacy says in her tired state.<br /><br />"You look tired. I won't keep you though", Leo says<br /><br />"Normally I would say okay, but....", Stacy says, her voice drifting and trailing off<br /><br />"But what?", Leo asks<br /><br />"Probably nothing. But nothing you need to be worried about", Stacy says.<br /><br />"Heh", Leo says, brushing off Stacy's last comment "Well, what I wanted to call you about is......is......", Leo says, his voice trailing off as he looks for any sign of Gen. Breyton's prescence.<br /><br />"That you love me? I know that. What else?", Stacy says<br /><br />"Well....There's rumor going around that there's this woman claiming to be the mother of <em>her</em> child and that <em>I'm</em> supposedly the target", Leo says<br /><br />Those words get quickly Stacy's attention.<br /><br />"Was her name <em>Cassandra Whitmore</em> by any chance?", Stacy asks<br /><br />Leo's throat drops into this stomach<br /><br />"<em>Ohh God....She's been there</em>", Leo says, thinking he's talking to himself as he rolls his eyes<br /><br />"So you know about her?", Stacy asks<br /><br />"Babe...I just found out about this myself", Leo says "I'm <em>shocked</em>", he continues. "Listen babe, whatever she says, <em>don't believe her</em>", Leo pleadingly says "According to official sources.....You know....Military Intel.....She's a scam artist", Leo says "She supposedly has done this for quite a while".<br /><br />"Leo, you're scaring me, you're saying the woman at our doorstep tonight was <em>a scam artist</em>?", Stacy asks, now rattled by what Leo just said "Hold on sweetie. Someone's at the door", she continues, hearing the knocking at the door<br /><br />"If that's <em>her</em>, you hang up and call the police", Leo says as Stacy gets up to answer the door<br /><br />*********************************<br />SCENE FIVE - David & Marcie's Hotel Room<br />*********************************<br /><br />David and Marcie are in bed getting ready to go to sleep.<br /><br />"You were right David", Marcie said "We shouldn't have gone after Jennifer like that", she continues<br /><br />"You got that right", David said "Who knows what sort of damage was done as a result of that<br /><br />The room phone rings. Brad is on the other end.<br /><br />"Who could that be?", Marcie asks<br /><br />"I dunno, but we'll find out", David says as he picks up the receiver "Hello", he says to Brad, who is on the other end<br /><br />"David, it's me, Brad", Brad says "I've been doing some thinking. What can I do to help?"<br /><br />"Well", David says with a surprised look on his face "You still got a key to Jen's place?", he asks<br /><br />"Yeah. I think so", Brad says<br /><br />"Good", David says "Here's what we need you to do tomorrow", he adds<br /><br />"What is it?", Brad asks, fumbling for a pen and paper as he drives down the street, but finds none, so he turns on his laptop PC instead.<br /><br />"We need you to dig up any pictures of all of us with her in them", David says<br /><br />"<em>All</em> of them?", Brad asks, hoping he'd be able to leave out the pictures with him & Jennifer in them<br /><br />"Well....okay, leave out the ones with you in them if you want", David says "Afterall, we wouldn't want to hurt <em>your pride</em>, now would we?", David sarcastically asks<br /><br />"Okay, I'll dig 'em up, but I'm not <em>delivering</em> them to her though", Brad sarcastically responds<br /><br />"That's okay because all you need to do is drop them off here and we'll do the rest", David says "You still got the name of the hotel and the address", he asks<br /><br />"Yeah", Brad responds<br /><br />"Cool. We'll see you tomorrow then", David says<br /><br />"Alright. Laters", Brad says before hanging up the phone.<br /><br />"Who was that?", Marcie asks<br /><br />"Brad", David responds "I think he's coming to his senses now", he adds<br /><br />***************************************<br />SCENE SIX - Leo & Stacy's Home<br />***************************************<br /><br />"Can I help you?", Stacy asks Joey and Lisa, the two officers who passed by earlier<br /><br />"Are you the resident who lives here", Lisa asks<br /><br />"Yes. My name is Stacy McFadden. Is there something wrong", Stacy asks<br /><br />"Ms. McFadden, I'm Officer Joey Scalia and this is my partner Officer Lisa Myers", Joey said "We received a report from someone claiming to be a friend of yours that you had an uninvited and unwelcome female guest here earlier this evening", Joey adds "We're doing a follow-up investigation"<br /><br />"That would be my friend Brad that you're referring to", Stacy says "And the woman, well....yeah, you could say she was unwelcome", Stacy adds "She claimed to be the mother of my husband's baby or something", Stacy continues "I told her she had to leave and ultimately had to threaten to call you guys if she didn't", Stacy continues<br /><br />"Where is your husband now, Ms. McFadden? Can we perhaps speak with him?", Lisa asks<br /><br />"He's in Iraq serving our country, but he just called me and were in the middle of a conversation when you knocked", Stacy said "Would you like to talk to him?", she asks<br /><br />"If at all possible, yes we would", Lisa says <br /><br />"Sure. Hope you don't mind talking through a computer", Stacy said as she invited the officers in.<br /><br />Joey and Lisa speak with Leo, who gives them the same story he gave to Stacy. Upon the end of their conversation with Leo, they thanked him and they are now ready to leave.<br /><br />"Ms. McFadden, if this woman <em>ever</em> comes back, don't hesitate to call us", Lisa said as she and Joey hand Stacy a business card "These cards have our names and <em>direct</em> numbers on them. You can also page us too", Lisa continues "Our pager numbers are also on the cards we just gave you", she adds<br /><br />"Thank you officers", she says as she prepares to show them out<br /><br />"If you can't get a hold of us or if you're in a life threatening situation, no matter who or what is responsible, call 911", Joey says "And if that woman comes back and threatens you, call 911 without hesitation or return threats to make such a call", he adds. <br /><br />"I will. Thanks again officers", Stacy said<br /><br />"No. <em>Thank you - and your husband</em>", Joey says with his usual New York accent<br /><br />"You got that right", Lisa says as Stacy unintentionally closes the door. Realizing she may have closed the door prematurely, she looks through the peephole, but finds Joey & Lisa heading back to their squad car.<br /><br />Stacy returns to the computer.<br /><br />"Listen sweetie, I'm tired and pooped", Stacy says "Was there anything else you wanted to say?", she asks<br /><br />"Just that I love you", Leo said<br /><br />"Love you too. Bye now", Stacy says<br /><br />"Bye", Leo says as she disconnects<br /><br />Meanwhile back in Baghdad....<br /><br />"<em>A scam artist, eh McFadden</em>?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />Leo turns around and notices Gen. Breyton accompanied by two MPs.<br /><br />"How many <em>more</em> lies are you going to tell?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />"But sir", Leo pleadingly says<br /><br />"You told that story no only to your wife, but to a couple of <em>civilian police officers</em> as well", Gen. Breyton said "<em>Congratulations McFadden!</em> You not only guaranteed yourself a trip home to the states, but you <em>also</em> managed to practically <em>guarantee</em> yourself a <em>dishonorable discharge</em> for <em>lying to the police</em><br /><br />"But sir", Leo pleads even further<br /><br />"McFadden, consider yourself confined to quarters", Gen. Breyton says "<em>Get him out of here</em>", he orders to the MPs<br /><br />Leo begs and screams as the MPs escort him out.<br /><br />*****************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*****************************************<br /><br />* Greg & Courtney have another meeting, but this time with lawyers in tow. What will happen?<br /><br />* Trish & Michael ponder the idea of getting back together again, but has time finally caught up with them? Has Trish really forgiven him for the events that lead to his departure nearly three years ago?<br /><br />* Brad joins the effort in helping Jennifer regain her memory. Will she remember their argument the day she disappeared?<br /><br />* Leo is fearful of what Gen. Breyton will do next.<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-66691297404053384292005-01-21T01:28:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.616-06:00Episode 11 - Auld Acquaintences Be Remembered*******************************<br />SCENE ONE - Stacy & Leo's Home<br />*******************************<br /><br />As we ended our last episode, Cassandra Whitmore, the woman whom Leo has been seen with while the two were serving our country in the Middle East, and who claims to be the mother of Leo's child Christopher, has arrived at what she thinks is just Leo's house for a surprise visit (and shocks the hell out of Leo's wife, Stacy, in the process), but as you're about to witness, the surprise is on her. Read on....<br /><br />"Excuse me?", Stacy says, still reeling from the bombshell Cassandra just dealt to her<br /><br />"What part of my previous statement did you not understand?", Cassandra asks, wondering who the woman in front of her thinks she is<br /><br />"Leo, the father of <i>your</i> child?", Stacy asks "Ohh no....You are <i>sadly</i> mistaken lady", she adds before Cassandra can respond. "Who the fuck are you?", she asks, again before Cassandra could get a word in edgewise and thinking she must be a con artist (if not a complete wacko).<br /><br />"I told you my name is Cassandra Whitmore", Cassandra responds. "Who the fuck are <i>you</i>?", she returns<br /><br />"<i>I'm his wife</i>" Stacy snaps in response.<br /><br />Cassandra now looks as though <i>she</i> has been punched in the gut. <br /><br />******************************************<br />SCENE TWO - The FonDu Lac Restaurant<br />******************************************<br /><br />Trish is seen sitting at the bar when she realizes she sees an old acquaintance sitting not far from her. After spending several minutes debating with herself as to whether the man is or isn't her long lost lover Michael Carlotti, who left town after divorcing his wife Diane instead of going back to Trish nearly three years ago, Trish gingerly, yet almost excitedly walks up to the man whom she thinks is her long lost lover.<br /><br />"Michael? Michael Carlotti?" she asks in an attempt to get the man's attention<br /><br />"Trish?", the man asks with a shocked and surprised look on his face. Trish responds by smiling and showing him a ring that she's wearing which the man now recalls giving to her before.<br /><br />"Oh my gosh", Michael says, still reeling from the surprise "I don't believe it", he said<br /><br />Trish nods in a positive manner as she smiles. The two exchange hugs.<br /><br />"I'm not interrupting anything, am I?", Trish asks<br /><br />"Not a thing", Michael said "Sit down. Have a seat", he adds "I would've though you would've ditched that ring and gotten married by now", he continues, noticing she still has the ring he gave her, which is part of the symbol of their love.<br /><br />"Whoa....Ditch the ring which you, <i>the one man I almost married</i> (not to mention the one man who made me like the happiest woman on earth) gave to me?", Trish asks "I don't think so", she adds. "Too many fond and happy memories", she continues as she looks at the ring.<br /><br />"Well....For what it's worth, I still have mine", Michael says, showing his hand to her.<br /><br />Trish and Michael look into each other's eyes and they skiddishly and nervously put the two rings together side by side as they remember the love they had for each other.<br /><br />"The two rings still form the symbol of our love", Michael adds.<br /><br />"I remember when you gave this to me", Trish said "You said no matter where we were, we'd still be together as long as we wore the ring", she adds, trying to fight back tears of joy and happiness "I suppose that's why I never got married", she adds. "You were my guardian angel", she says, filled with emotion and still fighting off tears of joy and happiness.<br /><br />A waiter stops by, but can obviously tell Michael isn't ready to order. He then moves on. <br /><br />Meanwhile, at the front door, Rob & Michelle look over at the obvious conversation Trish and Michael are having at his table.<br /><br />"Who's that guy with Trish", Rob asks out of suspicion<br /><br />"Dunno", Michelle said "But whoever he is, Trish spotted him as she was sitting over at the bar", she adds<br /><br />"Think he might be hitting on her?", Rob asks, still suspicious of what's going on at his table<br /><br />"The two of them seemed to be in a rather intense and emotional conversation when I stopped to take their order", said the waiter who was at Michael's table a few moments earlier<br /><br />"Maybe we ought to ask him to leave then", Rob cluelessly says<br /><br />"Whoa....Wait a minute cowboy!", Michelle exclaims "Suppose she and him are having a happy conversation", she hypothetically adds. "Moreover, suppose they're <i>business partners</i> discussing business", she again hypothetically adds. "Do you <i>really</i> want to be the one to tell him he has to leave?", she continues, thinking Rob really wouldn't be stupid enough to put himself in that position.<br /><br />"No", Rob said. "But people usually aren't around here this late discussing business though", he adds<br /><br />"Well then <i>you my dear handsome prince</i>, haven't been noticing some of the activity that usually goes on around here", Michelle says with a tone of experience in her voice as she walks away. <br /><br />**********************************************<br />SCENE THREE - Gen. Breyton's Office - Baghdad, Iraq<br />********************************************** <br /><br />"As such, I think you should tell your wife the truth", Gen. Breyton says, continuing his earlier comment from our last episode<br /><br />"Sir, <i>I can't</i>", Leo says<br /><br />"Can't or <i>won't</i>", Gen. Breyton responds<br /><br />"Sir, do you have any clue what you're asking me to do", Leo asks, almost crying<br /><br />"I'm saying you should <i>come clean and tell the truth</i>", Gen. Breyton said.<br /><br />"I may as well tell her that I'm divorcing her because that's <i>exactly</i> what she'll do", Leo insistently says<br /><br />"Then that's what she does", Gen. Breyton said "You'll just have to deal with it", he adds "But I <i>will not</i> have a man under my command who's pre-occupied with his own personal war to fight the one we were sent here for", Gen. Breyton adamantly says.<br /><br />"As such, I am <em>ordering</em> you to head over to the Communications Center where you <em>will</em> call your wife <em>and tell her the truth</em>", Gen. Breyton continues<br /><br />"But sir", Leo says "<em>I can't</em>", he adds.<br /><br />"Can't <em>or won't</em>, Lieutenant?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />Leo is at a loss for words as he looks as though he's begging for sympathy from Gen. Breyton, who is offering no such thing.<br /><br />"I almost find it amazing that this is <em>the same man</em> who just a couple of months ago stood up to gunfire, mortal shells and even grenades, to rescue three of his own buddies in a military rescue operation <em>which earned him three purple hearts I might add</em>. But when it comes to <em>dealing with his own wife</em>, his ducks, cringes, and cries like a baby.<br /><br />"I've even heard you have a reputation of being a real Johnnie Appleseed around here", Gen. Breyton continued "Didn't really put much stock in it till now", he adds. "But when it came down to that reputation being tested - <em>YOU FAILED</em>", ge. Breyton adds, rubbing salt into Leo's situational wound<br /><br />"Sir....Is there anything else?", Leo asks, wanting to end this otherwise one-way conversation<br /><br />"I used to be like you myself", Ge. Breyton said "Looking back on my own experience, I was just as brash, bold, brazen, and Johnnie Appleseedish as are you are - or at least <em>were</em>", Gen. Breyton recalls "But then <em>I got married</em> all that changed", Gen. Breyton continues "Except for the Johnnie Appleseed part", he continues with his lecture<br /><br />"Then one time while in Vietnam, I too had an affair with another woman while serving my country", he continues "It came back to haunt me", Gen. Breyton said<br /><br />Leo suddenly becomes more relaxed now that he knows he's not alone<br /><br />"I didn't tell my wife till after I came back home in '75", Gen. Breyton recalls<br /><br />"What happened?", Leo asks<br /><br />"By the time I got back from 'Nam, my wife not only divorced me ex-parte', she also took my kids and my home", Gen. Breyton said. "Had to live on base till I could find a more suitable place to live", he recalls. "On top of that, my C/O at the time had found out about my marital situation since it affected my wages as a military officer, and you know what he told me?", Gen. Breyton asked<br /><br />"No, what?", Leo responded<br /><br />"He told me he tried to get me on the next transport plane out", Gen. Breyton said "You see, I too learned of the pregnancy of the woman who I'd been having an affair with while in the middle of a warzone", Gen. Breyton said "And, like you, I quickly became pre-occupied, even <em>obsessed</em> with the situation", Gen. Breyton continues "And I was waging war with myself too".<br /><br />As a result of the whole thing, I told myself if I ever got someone under my command like that, I'd do <em>exactly</em> what <em>my</em> C/O tried to do.<br /><br />Leo's mouth instantly turns into a runway for flies at the sound of those words as the thought of being sent home on a transport plane from Iraq sends shivers up and down his spine.<br /><br />********************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Stacy & Leo's Home<br />********************************<br /><br />"No....No.....That can't be", Cassandra said "Leo told me he wasn't married", she adds<br /><br />"Well obviously your intel is <em>wrong</em> as I have the ring <em>and the certificate</em> to prove it", Stacy said<br /><br />"Look....I don't who the fuck you think you are, but I want to see Leo <em>NOW</em>", Cassandra adamantly says "I <em>DEMAND</em> that you to let me see him", Cassandra demands.<br /><br />"Well first of all, my husband is in the Middle East serving his country", Stacy responds "And secondly, last time I checked, <em>this is still MY property</em>", she adds "so you are in <em>NO POSITION WHATSOVER</em> to be telling <em>me</em> to <em>do shit</em>, Miss Goody Two Shoes", Stacy continues <br /><br />"So you can take your <em>Miss High-And-Mighty attitude</em> and <em>SHOVE IT UP YOUR FUCKIN' ASS</em> along with your claim of <em>my husband</em> being the father of <em>your</em> child. You are UNAMERICAN, you fuckin' bitch", Stacy responds "Now, if you don't mind, I have a friend stopping by. You know, <em>someone I'm supposed to know</em>. So <em>GET THE FUCK OFF MY PROPERTY YOU FUCKIN' BITCH</em>", she adds as she sees Brad into the driveway and feeling stressed out and the baby kicking inside her.<br /><br />"You know....For someone who's obviously about to become a mother herself, you seem to be rather liberal with the potty mouth", Cassandra sarcastically says "I don't appreciate people using that kind of language around my child", she adds "Might I offer you a bar of soap", Cassandra asks as she convienently whips out a bar of soap and offers it to Stacy as if Stacy was accepting charity<br /><br />"<em>You are UNAMERICAN</em>", Stacy says, now seething with anger, her eyes bulging and shooting fire from their sockets and with a look of K I L L on her face, but she stops short of doing anything or saying anything else as Brad walks up, disturbed by what he heard as he was getting out of the car (and now seeing Stacy in the state she's in) and notices Cassandra, whom he knows is a total stranger to him and Stacy.<br /><br />"You okay Stace", Brad asks as Stacy looks at Cassandra as if she's daring her to do or say anything else. Brad notices this and looks at Cassandra.<br /><br />"Who are you?", Brad asks, not knowing Cassandra from a hole in the ground<br /><br />*****************************<br />SCENE FIVE - Just outside The FonDuLac Restaurant<br />*****************************<br /><br />Trish & Michael have just had dinner and are taking a stroll outside as they prepare to leave.<br /><br />"You know, in a fit of rage, I almost took the ring off when I heard you left town after divorcing Diane", Trish confesses<br /><br />"There was a point where I thought I'd <em>never</em> see you again either", Michael responded "And I almost took it off myself", he admitted<br /><br />"You and I have such wonderful memories, lierally growing up together", Trish said<br /><br />"I know", Michael said "How I wish things would've worked out differently", he adds<br /><br />"They still can", Trish affectionately says "Remember.....As long as we still have the rings, the symbol of our love, we will <em>always</em> be together", she reminds him.<br /><br />"Yeah....You're right", Michael admitted "Hate it when you are", he adds with a chuckle<br /><br />Trish responds with a soft giggle<br /><br />"It's not like I'm married", Michael adds "And even if I were, <em>our</em> love is <em>stronger</em> than any marriage", he adds<br /><br />"It sure is", Trish says<br /><br />Michael smiles<br /><br />"You know, with all the commotion, you never said why you came back to Cedarville", Trish recalls "So, old friend and dearest lover, what brought you back to town", she curiously asks<br /><br />"Business I'm afraid", Michael responds "Have a business conference to attend this week", he adds<br /><br />"Ohh...", Trish says.<br /><br />"Last time I recall, you said you were going into business yourself", Michael recalls<br /><br />"Yep", Trish responds. "Real Estate Investor & Interior Decorator", she adds<br /><br />"Two professions rolled into one, eh?", Michael asked<br /><br />"Yeah", Trish responds<br /><br />"Must keep you busy", Michael said<br /><br />"Sometimes", Trish said.<br /><br />The two continue their stroll.....<br /><br />*************************<br />SCENE SIX - Gen. Breyton's Office - Baghdad, Iraq<br />*************************<br /><br />"You're going to put me on a transport plane back to the states?", Leo asks<br /><br />"Damn straight I am", Gen. Breyton responds<br /><br />"But....But.....But sir, I....I....I can keep this in check", Leo said, pleading his case<br /><br />"McFadden, what part of my story did you not understand?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />"B...B....But sir....", Leo says<br /><br />"No buts McFadden. <em>It's done</em>", Gen. Breyton said<br /><br />"I don't understand", Leo said<br /><br />"McFadden....With you getting those purple hearts, the people back in Cedarville think of you as a hero", Gen. Breyton said "I even hear the mayor is planning to have a parade upon your return", he adds "How do you think most people will react if they learn that you <em>committed adultery</em> while over here?", he asks "You better think about that", he continues<br /><br />"Sir....With all due respect, I <em>will not</em> board that plane", Leo said<br /><br />"Oh yes you will", Gen. Breyton said "You'll be on that plane <em>even if I have to throw you on there myself</em>", he adds<br /><br />"Now you haul your ass over to the Communications Center and you get on the horn with your wife", Gen. Breyton said "Dismissed Lieutenant", he added.<br /><br />"Under extreme duress....Sir, yes sir", Leo said<br /><br />Leo walks out of Gen. Breyton's office.<br /><br />**************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />**************************************<br /><br />* Leo calls Stacy as per orders from General Breyton. What will he say to her when asked about Cassandra?<br /><br />* Trish & Michael ponder the idea of getting back together again, but has time finally caught up with them? Has Trish <em>really</em> forgiven him for the events that lead to his departure nearly three years ago?<br /><br />* Will Brad rethink his position on Jennifer? We he try to help her regain her memory?<br /><br />* Greg & Courtney have another meeting, but this time with lawyers in tow. What will happen?<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This time is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-70139451781933488222005-01-14T20:52:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.633-06:00Episode 10 - Leo Gets Caught*******************************************<br />SCENE ONE - Gen. Breyton's office - Baghdad, Iraq<br />*******************************************<br /><br />As we open this episode, we see General Breyton in his office doing some paperwork when his phone rings.<br /><br />"Gen. Breyton here", he announces to the person on the other end of the line.<br /><br />"Sir, there's a Lieutenant Leo McFadden here to see you", Melinda, his secretary, exclaims.<br /><br />"Huh?", Gen. Breyton says, not immediately remembering he had ordered Leo to stop by his office after breakfast.<br /><br />"He says you ordered you ordered him to stop by", Melinda says<br /><br />"Uhhh....Ohhh...YES...Yes....Yes. I remember now", Gen. Breyton says, now remembering his earlier conversation with Leo. "Send him in", he orders.<br /><br />"Yes sir. Right away sir", Melinda responds.<br /><br />Gen. Breyton hangs up the phone. A few seconds later, Leo walks in.<br /><br />"You wanted to see me sir?", Leo asks.<br /><br />"Close the door", Gen. Breyton says.<br /><br />"Yes sir", Leo says as he closes the door behind him.<br /><br />"Do you have any idea WHY I asked you to see me?", Gen. Breyton asks, thinking Leo has some idea. "Any clue at all?", he continues. <br /><br />"Because you ordered me too?" Leo asks, looking and sounding as though he might be missing the point.<br /><br />"Lt., would it be safe to say that you're umm....shall we say....active?", Gen. Breyton asks.<br /><br />Leo looks dumbfounded and totally lost<br /><br />"I'm not sure I know what you mean sir", Leo responds<br /><br />"I mean sexually", Gen. Breyton says, getting to the point<br /><br />Leo struggles not to laugh in front of Gen. Breyton, but can't help himself as he sort of smiles and lets out a few chuckles.<br /><br />"Sir, off the record?", Leo asks as he composes himself and assuming their conversation was somehow being recorded as per usual military protocol.<br /><br />"We're not even on the record Lieutenant - yet", Gen. Breyton responds.<br /><br />"Okay then.....Sir, no disrespect meant, but I don't think that's any of your business", Leo exclaims, stopping short of getting personal with Gen. Breyton.<br /><br />"When it comes to the men and women on this battlefield and where their minds are focused, believe me, IT IS my business", Gen. Breyton exclaims in response<br /><br />"Umm....Okay", Leo says, still trying to figure out where Gen. Breyton is taking the conversation.<br /><br />"Now....Umm....I see a lot of things on this base", Gen. Breyton says. "I also HEAR a lot of things too", Gen. Breyton continues before Leo could respond if he so chose<br /><br />"Much of what I hear is just stuff for the rumor mill", he continues.<br /><br />"But what's NOT destined for the rumor mill is what I've been hearing about two soldiers of equal rank IN MY COMMAND having sex while in the back of an Apache Helicopter.<br /><br />"Well I should think that would be a pretty serious offense sir", Leo says "But I fail to see what that has to do with me sir", Leo continues.<br /><br />"Well, that's a bit of a surprise", Gen. Breyton says "Because EACH & EVERY time someone on base brings up the subject within my earshot, YOUR NAME IS THE FIRST ONE THAT COMES UP!", Gen. Breyton exclaims<br /><br />This sends a jolt through Leo as he thinks of all the potatoes he will be stuck peeling for the next week for the mess hall cooks.<br /><br />*************************************************<br />SCENE TWO - Waiting Room - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />*************************************************<br /><br />"I've got an idea", Marcie says<br /><br />"What's that?", Stephanie asks<br /><br />"Let's test her memory loss", Marcie says <br /><br />"How will we do that", Stephanie asks<br /><br />"Easy", Marcie says. "Be blunt with her", she continues.<br /><br />David looks up from the magazine he was reading and looks at Marcie as though she herself has lost her mind<br /><br />"Are you crazy?", David asks "You saw how she reacted", he continues <br /><br />"David, what have we got to lose?", Stephanie asks. "Afterall, we are dealing with Jennifer, you know", she continues<br /><br />"Yeah, but even so, did either of you notice that dazed look on her face", David asks. "Not even she is capable of faking something like that and make it look real", he continues "We're total strangers to her", David exclaims "She doesn't remember us", David says<br /><br />"Either that or she doesn't want to", Stephanie says with a bit of cynicism.<br /><br />"Right", Marcie says. "But we won't know that until we test her", she continues<br /><br />"I think you're both insane, but I'll go along with it", David says "Somebody has to be there to do damage control", he continues<br /><br />"Great then. Let's go.", Marcie says "We've only got 10 more minutes until visiting hours are over for the day", she continues as she grabs her stuff and heads for Jennifer's room. David relunctantly follows as Stephanie follows Marcie.<br /><br />*********************************<br />SCENE THREE - Gen. Breyton's Office - Baghdad, Iraq<br />*********************************<br /><br />"Now then, I can't do anything about the past or things which aren't reported to me", Gen. Breyton says, knowing he has Leo's full and undivided attention "But I can do something about now and the future and things which I have knowledge of".<br /><br />Gen. Breyton's secretary Melinda sticks her head in the door.<br /><br />"Sir....Gen. Fulcher is on line 3", Melinda says.<br /><br />"Not now Melinda", Gen. Breyton says "Take a message", he orders. <br /><br />"Sir, if you have a phone call.....", Leo says, getting Melinda's attention just as she acknowledges the order and starts to close the door. He then starts to make a leave, knowing he doesn't want to hear what Gen. Breyton may have in mind.<br /><br />"ATTENTION", Gen. Breyton barks out, getting both Melinda, even though she's a civilian support worker, and Leo to react and respond to authority.<br /><br />"First off....", Gen. Breyton says, noticing the scene he's caused "Melinda....While I admire your respect for military protocol, you're not military. Therefore, you do not need to stand at attention", he adds <br /><br />Melinda resumes normal civilian stance and exhales breath as though she was intentionally holding it in during her attempt at standing a full military attention.<br /><br />"On top of that, you are dismissed and have your orders. Carry them out", he says.<br /><br />She closes the door as she leaves.<br /><br />"Now as for you McFadden....", the Gen. continues "You wouldn't happen to know a woman named Cassandra Whitmore, would you?"<br /><br />"Sir, yes sir", Leo answers in a tone of regret, but still at full military attention<br /><br />"She's the second name that came up", Gen. Breyton says. "From what I hear, the two of you had quite a romp in the back of that helicopter", the Gen. adds.<br /><br />"Sir, yes sir", Leo says, still in the same regretful tone<br /><br />"Well...I would imagine you've been told by now that she was sent home due to pregnancy", Gen. Breyton says.<br /><br />"Sir, yes sir", Leo says in a bit more normal voice<br /><br />"It's also my understanding that you're married, correct?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />"Sir, yes sir", Leo repeats, this time knowing he's been caught<br /><br />"Does your wife know about your "tryst' with Lt. Whitmore?", Gen. Breyton asks<br /><br />"Sir, off the record?", Leo requests.<br /><br />"Okay, but at ease now", Gen. Breyton responds<br /><br />"It's none of your business sir", Leo exclaims<br /><br />"As I said before McFadden, when it comes to the men and women under my command in this battlefield, whatever personal matters they are pre-occupied with IS my business", Gen. Breyton responds.<br /><br />Leo now knows he's at the mercy of Gen. Breyton and looks as if he's begging for it.<br /><br />******************************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />******************************************<br /><br />"Girls....Lemme call Brad first", David says<br /><br />"Do you honestly think Brad is going to want any part of Jennifer?", Stephanie says<br /><br />"Won't know unless we ask", David says as he whips out his cell phone.<br /><br />"You're probably right. But Brad's probably still at The FonDu Lac working", Stephanie says, anxious to see Jennifer again<br /><br />"We don't have much time sweetie", Marcie says as David dials up the number to The FonDuLac Hotel, where Brad works as Manager.<br /><br />"Hello?", Brad says<br /><br />"Hey Brad, it's me", David says<br /><br />"David, what's up? Did you guys find Jennifer?", Brad asks<br /><br />"Yeah we did, but there's a problem", David says<br /><br />"Oh yeah, what could that be?", Brad sarcastically asks<br /><br />"She has no memory", David tells Brad<br /><br />"Sweetie, time's a wastin", Marcie whispers in David's ear. David brushes her off.<br /><br />"Yeah....Just like her", Brad sarcastically says "That's what she wants you to believe", he adds<br /><br />"Yeah....Well for what it might be worth to you, we're here at Chippequah Memorial Hospital and Marcie, Stephanie and I are about to test her memory loss. Marcie's idea. If you can bring yourself to come on down and help us out, it'd be much appreciated", David says<br /><br />"Yeah....Well no offense dude, but if she's down in Chippequah, she can stay there for all I care as I'm through with her", Brad exclaims.<br /><br />Before David can get another word in edgewise, we hear a clicking sound coming out of David's phone that's indicative of Brad hanging up on David.<br /><br />"Now can we go in and try things MY way?", Marcie asks<br /><br />"Yeah", David says "So much for a Plan B", he adds.<br /><br />We now find Jennifer in her room laying down when David, Marcie & Stephanie walk in. Stephanie and Marcie have skeptical looks on their faces. David is emotionless.<br /><br />"Hello again", Jane/Jennifer says "I'm afraid I still don't know who you are", she adds.<br /><br />"You can cut the crap now Jennifer", Marcie exclaims<br /><br />Jane/Jennifer has a look of surprise on her face.<br /><br />"What? Excuse me?" she says<br /><br />"Do you have any idea how many people who were worried about you Jennifer?", Stephanie angrily asks "ANY idea at all?", she continues<br /><br />"I don't know what you're talking about", Jennifer/Jane says, now fearful of what might happen next<br /><br />"We're talking about the accident", Marcie says "Was it an accident or did you try to kill yourself?" she continues "Do you have ANY clue as to the harm to our family you've caused?", she adds<br /><br />"We've been worried sick over you", Stephanie says "We didn't know where you were", she continues "Why didn't you call? Why didn't you have someone here at the hospital here call us?" she adds<br /><br />"I swear I don't know you", Jane/Jennifer says, now crying "I don't know....", she says as she's breaks down in tears.<br /><br />Dr. Mathieson walks in and sees Jane/Jennifer in tears.<br /><br />"You need to leave - NOW", Dr. Mathieson commands<br /><br />"We were only testing her memory loss", Marcie says<br /><br />"She has a history of lying, doctor", Stephanie says "We had to put her through this to find out if she's lying to us or not", she adds<br /><br />"I could've told you that myself", Dr. Mathieson angrily responds "I thought I made myself perfectly clear to you when I said she had no memory", he continues "Now, please leave before I call security", he adds<br /><br />"Of course", David says, dragging the two ladies out with him.<br /><br />"Well....That went worse than I thought it would" David sarcastically says, rubbing things in even further as he, Stephanie and Marcie stand outside Jennifer's room looking in as Dr. Mathieson comforts Jennifer "Are you happy now?", David asks, looking mostly at his trembling wife Marcie. Stephanie is in tears too.<br /><br />"Please David....Just shaddup. Just shut the fuck up", Marcie says, pleading with him to not rub things in further as she wipes away her tears.<br /><br />"Let's just get out of here and go back to the hotel. Okay?", Stephanie pleads<br /><br />"We should've done that in the first place while we were ahead", David says. "Let's go", he adds as the three of them look for the elevators.<br /><br /><br />******************************************<br />SCENE FIVE - Leo & Stacy's Home<br />******************************************<br /><br />Stacy is seen sitting in her rocking chair with the remote control to the TV in her hand. She's channel-surfing in ann attempt to find something good to watch, but is getting frustrated with every channel change she makes.<br /><br />"Ugh....There's NOTHING good on TV tonight", Stacy says to herself as she presses the OFF button on the Remote Control "Maybe I'll pop in a DVD or something", she says.<br /><br />Suddenly the phone rings.<br /><br />Rrrrriiiinnnngggg.....Rrrriiiinnnngggg the phone shrieks in its high pitched pulse tone as Stacy walks over to pick up the receiver.<br /><br />"Hello?", she says<br /><br />"Hey Stace, it's me, Brad", Brad says on the other end of the line, calling from the hotel where he works<br /><br />"Ohh...Hi Brad. What's up?", Stacy asks<br /><br />"Ohh...Not much", Brad says in response. "What's up with you?", he curiously asks<br /><br />"Not much. Bored as hell. Nothin' on TV. Was just gonna pop in a DVD when you called", she says<br /><br />"Well...How 'bout I stop on by then and....you know.....just talk? You know....Just bullshit", Brad offers "I'm off in about 30 minutes, so do you suppose I could see you in 45?", he asks.<br /><br />"Sure." she says. "I don't see anything wrong with that", she continues.<br /><br />"Great. See you then", Brad says<br /><br />"Sure. Come on over.", Stacy says.<br /><br />She hangs up the phone after Brad disconnects on his end and just gets sat down again when the doorbell rings.<br /><br />Ding Dong, the doorbell cheerfully sounds. Stacy goes over to answer the door.<br /><br />"That can't possibly be Brad", she says to herself. "Oh well...Maybe it's Trish", she continues as she reaches the door. <br /><br />She then looks through the peephole, only to find it's a woman she doesn't know with what appears to be a baby. Stacy tentatively opens the door.<br /><br />"May I help you?", Stacy asks<br /><br />"Is this Leo McFadden's house?", Cassandra asks with a surprised look on her face.<br /><br />"Who are you?", Stacy asks, demanding an answer<br /><br />"I'm Cassandra Whitmore", Cassandra says "I'm the mother of his son". <br /><br />She then brings Baby Christopher out. <br /><br />"This our little boy Christopher. Doesn't he look just like Leo?" Cassandra asks batting her eyebrows and smiling as Stacy looks down at Christopher, wanting to deny the looks, but unable to do so.<br /><br />As the episode closes, Stacy looks as though she's been punched in the gut as Cassandra continues to smile and rapidly bat her eyebrows.<br /><br />********************************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />********************************************************<br /><br />* Stacy confronts Leo about Cassandra. What will he say? What will Gen. Breyton do now that Leo's caught?<br /><br />* Will Brad rethink his position on Jennifer? We he try to help her regain her memory?<br /><br />* Greg & Courtney have another meeting, but this time with lawyers in tow. What will happen?<br /><br />Don't miss the next exciting episode.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This show is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights ReservedAgainst The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-35750888189038001212005-01-07T18:41:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.647-06:00Episode 09 - Cassandra Arrives In Cedarville*************************************<br />SCENE ONE - Jennifer's Room - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />*************************************<br /><br />Jennifer wanders around her bed as she stretches her legs. She is dressed in standard hospital garment and also has a huge bandage wrapped around her head. She looks on in a daze as Dr. Mathieson enters.<br /><br />"Excuse me Jane, but there are some people here to see you", Dr. Mathieson says.<br /><br />"People? To see ME?", Jane (a.k.a Jennifer) asks with a puzzled look on her face as she struggles to remember who might want to visit her.<br /><br />"Yes. They claim to know you", Dr. Mathieson responds. "I believe they do.", he continued.<br /><br />Jennifer/Jane still has a puzzled look on her face.<br /><br />"In fact, I think they might be able to help you jog your memory. I really think you should see them", he continues even further.<br /><br />"Well....Alright. If you think they'll help", Jennifer/Jane says, wanting to follow Dr. Mathieson's advice.<br /><br />Dr. Mathieson exits. About a minute later, David, Marcie & Stephanie enter Jennifer/Jane's room, each with a nervous, yet excited look on their faces as if they think Jennifer will just embrace them upon sight. Jennifer/Jane faces them, but doesn't move and struggles to remember their faces and fumbles for words to greet them.<br /><br />"Jennifer? Don't you remember me?", Stephanie asks, taking the initiative to introduce herself and inquire why Jennifer didn't embrace her and figuring it might be best to start one at a time.<br /><br />"I'm your big sister Stephanie", Stephanie says, now in fear that Jennifer/Jane really doesn't remember any of them. David & Marcie look on with the same concern.<br /><br />"Who are you? Why are you here? How do you know me?", Jennifer/Jane asks her visitors as Dr. Mathieson looks in through the window from outside.<br /><br />"Well...As I said", Stephanie says "I'm you big sister Stephanie. You DO remember me, don't you?".<br /><br />A long pause fills the room as Jennifer/Jane looks puzzled and tries to remember the people who've just entered her room claiming to be loved ones of hers.<br /><br />"No", Jennifer/Jane says "I don't remember any of you. Honestly, I don't....", Jennifer/Jane says as her voice trails off at the end. David tries to hold Marcie up as begins to sob. Stephanie looks devastated.<br /><br />"I'm sorry", Jennifer/Jane says. "I didn't want to make you cry", she continues "I just don't remember" she adds as she begins to cry.<br /><br />"It's okay Jennifer. It's okay", David says, trying to hold everyone, including himself, up and trying to remain strong. "It's okay. It's not your fault. It's not your fault".<br /><br />*************************************************<br />SCENE TWO - The FonDuLac Restaurant<br />*************************************************<br /><br />Greg is sitting at a table as Courtney approaches.<br /><br />"Honestly, I don't know what the hell this will accomplish, but suffice to say, I'm here Greg. So let's get started", Courtney says as she walks up and sits down across the table in front of him.<br /><br />"What the hell do you want?", Courtney snappingly asks<br /><br />"I prefer to think of this as a meeting of the minds", says Greg Courtney gives a look that leaves her mouth open and her toungue a runway for flies as she tries to figure out just what Greg meant by his statement<br /><br />"A meeting of the minds........Okay.....", she finally says after a long pause.<br /><br />"Yes" says Greg "Because you see....If this goes to court and once the words CHILD ABUSE are uttered and YOU are the one stamped with the label (which you will be), the media will have a field day". he continues. "I'm hoping that, for the sake of our children, you and I can reach an amicable solution our this little problem before it gets out of hand" he adds. <br /><br />Courtney looks as though she's still trying to figure out why she's even partaking in this conversation with Greg.<br /><br />"You might consider it PR Damage Control" he adds.<br /><br />"For YOU, maybe" Courtney counters. "But there's one thing you seem to forget", she continues. "You already have one strike against you." she says. "Yes Greg, I remember the preliminary hearing quite well. You tried to hit me up with child abuse charges and look what it got you", she adds.<br /><br />"A smirk from the judge and a one way ticket out of the courtroom with your head tucked between your legs", she laughingly says.<br /><br />"I may have lost the battle, but the war is far from over", Greg responds "Unless of course you give me what I want", he continues. "Then, it'll all go away", he adds.<br /><br />"Just like that, huh?", Courtney asks as she snaps her fingers "What kind of fool do you play me for Gregory?"<br /><br />"I don't play you for a fool because I know you're not one", he responds.<br /><br />"Well...I was a fool in at least one respect", she said "Thinking we could actually sit down at a public restaurant and have a civil conversation", she adds. "We can't even do that anymore", she continues.<br /><br />Greg looks unfazed.<br /><br />"So unless you actually have something earthshatteringly important like....giving me what I want....which I already know isn't going to happen and then some, I have a life....not to mention OUR KIDS.....I need to get back to", Courtney says as she gets up from her chair. "Anything beyond that, you can have your lawyer call mine - Assuming they have the phone number and something earthshatteringly important that is. I'd hate to have my lawyer's life interrupted too by your senseless little mind games", she adds. Courtney leaves as Michelle approaches.<br /><br />"And a fine how-do-you-do to you too, Miss Goody Two Shoes", Michelle says in Courtney's direction before turning to Greg.<br /><br />"I assume you won't be ordering anything now, am I correct Greg?", Michelle asks<br /><br />"No, I think I'll salvage a little something out of this by ordering dinner for myself", Greg says.<br /><br />****************************************************<br />SCENE THREE - The FonDuLac Restaurant<br />****************************************************<br /><br />Stacy is seen walking inside and is shown to a table by one of the waiters. She sits down and orders a glass of water. A minute later, Trish walks in and approaches Stacy's table. <br /><br />"Hey....", Stacy says as she spots Trish and greets her like the friend she is.<br /><br />"May I sit down or are you expecting someone?, Trish asks as she approaches the table<br /><br />"Not anyone in particular if that's what you mean, but yeah...Make yourself at home", Stacy says<br /><br />"So what brings you by here?", Trish asks as she sits down<br /><br />"Ohh....Just wanted to get out for awhile. You?", Stacy responds<br /><br />The waiter returns with Stacy's water and asks Trish if she'd like anything. Trish orders a club soda. The waiter rushes off to get Trish's club soda.<br /><br />"Business", Trish responds "Brian Waterman is bringing some stuff by for me to see. Nothing you'd be interested in though"<br /><br />"Ohh...", Stacy says.<br /><br />"So...Has Leo called you today?", Trish asks knowing exactly where she's going with the question.<br /><br />"Nope", Stacy says<br /><br />"So when are you finally going to tell him about that", Trish asks, pointing to Stacy's bulging belly "You know Leo is going to figure it out sooner or later", Trish adds <br /><br />"Trish, I know alright?", Stacy says, tired of everyone nagging her about the matter and talking about it<br /><br />"Okaaaayyy", Trish says, knowing it's a `Hot Button' issue with Stacy and she just contributed to it yet again<br /><br />**************************************************************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Breakfast line - Baghdad, Iraq - Two hours later<br />**************************************************************************<br /><br />Leo and his roommates walk in. Gen. Breyton approaches<br /><br />"Lt. McFadden, I want you in my office as soon as you're through eating", Gen. Breyton orders as his roommates salute him<br /><br />"Sir Yes Sir", Leo quietly but properly responds as he salutes the General.<br /><br />"Johnny Appleseed is in the doghouse now" one of the cooks tauntingly says as his roommates laugh in agreement and look at Leo<br /><br />"Just give me my fuckin' food", Leo commands<br /><br />"Whoa....What side of the bed did you get up on this morning", the cook asks<br /><br />"The same one I always do. The right", Leo responds "Now are you gonna give me my fuckin' food or are you gonna make me like fuckin' starve all damn day?", he sarcastically adds<br /><br />"Keep your shirt on bro. Was only messin' with ya. Here ya go", the cook says as he hands Leo the portion of the meal he's assigned to dish out. Leo moves on to the next portion.<br /><br />"You know man, you're gonna have to tell you-know-who about you-know-who", Tony says as Leo rolls his eyes and contorts his face.<br /><br />"Can I at least get my fuckin' breakfast down my fuckin' throat before you guys start in with the fuckin' Cassandra bullshit - DAMN", Leo says as shakes his head he gives Tony a look of KILL<br /><br />"I swear I can't go ANYWHERE without hearing this crap come up" Leo says to himself while grinding his teeth<br /><br />"Excuuuse me", Tony says<br /><br />***********************************************************<br />SCENE FIVE - Acme Airlines Flight #499 - Mid-Air<br />***********************************************************<br /><br />Cassandra is nursing Christopher while other children with another traveler are behaving in their usual child-like manner. The two women engage in a conversation.<br /><br />"He sure is handsome", the woman with the children across from Cassandra says<br /><br />"He's more than handsome", Cassandra says "He's my bundle of joy. The one reason I get up in the morning", she adds<br /><br />"Wait a couple of years", the woman says, drawing from her obvious experience "Then there won't be a thing safe enough to keep away from him"<br /><br />"I'm actually looking forward to that, and so much more", Cassandra says<br /><br />The woman looks shocked<br /><br />"Girl...What sort of magic powers do you have that I don't know about?", the woman asks as she spots one of her children trying to climb into Cassandra's lap "Get away from her", the woman to says to her child, admonishing and scolding the little boy<br /><br />"I'm so sorry. My children are climbers", the woman apologetically says<br /><br />"Ohh...Don't worry. He didn't bother me. Looks like you have a load", Cassandra said as she counted the children<br /><br />"Ohh....TELL ME ABOUT IT", the woman says as she rolls her eyes and laughs a little.<br /><br />"Ladies & gentlemen....This is your captain speaking. We are on final approach to Cedarville International Airport", the captain interrupts through the plane's PA system. He then proceeds to give the usual requests made of passengers and flight crew during this phase of any flight and thanks the passengers for flying Acme Airlines. The NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELT lights are turned on as the flight attendants make their way up and down the row of seats to ensure compliance with the captain's requests. One of the flight attendants helps the woman with the children in securing them before the woman finally fastens her own seat belt. By this time, Cassandra has already fastened her seat belt and has done everything else asked of her by the captain except securing Christopher.<br /><br />"I'm sorry ma'am, but you'll need to secure the baby", one of the flight attendants says<br /><br />"But I'm brerast feeding him right now", Cassandra says<br /><br />"Can it wait till we land?", the attendant asks<br /><br />"I suppose so. He's probably had enough for right now", Cassandra says as she gently nudges Christopher away from her nipple<br /><br />"If it's a health issue, I can allow you to continue, but you'll have to hang on to him a little tighter than you normally would.<br /><br />"Are we in for a rough landing", Cassandra asks with concern<br /><br />"Ohh...no....no", the attendant says "It's just it's much safer if the baby is properly secured. That's all", the attendant adds.<br /><br />"Ohh...okay", Cassandra says, feeling relieved. "Well....My child won't be a problem because I'm going to secure him now". she adds.<br /><br />"Very well", the attendant says and then leaves<br /><br />"Roundin' the home stretch" the woman with the now-secured children says<br /><br />"Yep. Homeward bound", Cassandra says *You've got that right sister*, Cassandra thinks to herself as the plane starts its downward descent.<br /><br />*********************************************************<br />On THE NEXT Edition Of AGAINST THE STORM<br />*********************************************************<br /><br />* Now that Cassandra is in Cedarville, can Leo prevent a marital disaster in time by telling Stacy about Cassandra? Will he confess his infidelities to Stacy? What (if any) influence will Gen. Breyton have on Leo's decision? <br /><br />* Marcie & Stephanie decide to put Jennifer's memory loss to a test which David isn't happy about. What will this "test" be? How will Jennifer's react?<br /><br />* Will Stacy FINALLY tell Leo about the baby SHE is carrying or will her insecurities get the best of her once again? <br /><br />* Brad gets the news on Jennifer's whereabouts. Will he help her or continue to wash his hands of her?<br /><br />All on THE NEXT Edition of AGAINST THE STORM.<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />A SPECIAL NOTE FROM ALL OF US AT AGAINST THE STORM<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />All of us here at AGAINST THE STORM would like to take time out to wish ALL mothers in cyberspace a VERY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.<br /><br />See you all next time. :-)<br /><br />This show is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights Reserved.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-71731817547116852852004-12-31T01:50:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.663-06:00Episode 08 - Cassandra Heads For Cedarville*********************************************<br />SCENE ONE - Months have gone by since the last episode. As Spring reaches full bloom, we see Cassandra Whitmore at home with her baby boy Christopher. As we zoom in on them, we see they are preparing for a plane trip.<br />*********************************************<br /><br />"We're going to go see daddy" Cassandra says.<br /><br />Christopher sees a picture of what appears to be Leo in uniform and says in his usual baby talk "Da Da" as he points to Leo's picture.<br /><br />"Yes. That's your daddy", Cassandra excitedly says, almost giggling in the process. "Won't he be surprised to see us too, especially after all these months" she says to herself in a sarcastic manner as she hugs Christopher.<br /><br />"Yep. Daddy's little secret will be exposed. Or I'll expose him!", she says with a smile and almost vengefully.<br /><br />*****************************************<br />SCENE TWO - Baghdad, Iraq - Leo's quarters. <br />******************************************<br /><br />Leo and his buddies are sleeping after a long day's work. While he is sleeping, Leo starts dreaming of the reception he may have given what he knows about Cassandra and what she's capable of doing now that she's back in the states.<br /><br />**********************************<br />BEGIN LEO DREAM SCENE<br />**********************************<br /><br />"It's good to be back home again", Leo says as he and Stacy kiss.<br /><br />"I missed you" she says.<br /><br />"Missed you too babe" he says.<br /><br />"Really?" she says with more authority. "Well, to be honest, WE ALL missed you", she says as she opens the door with Cassandra and Christopher standing just inside.<br /><br />Leo fumbles for words in respose to the sight before him<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />Leo is seen tossing and turning in his bunk bed as we continue.....<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />"Aren't you going to introduce us?" Stacy sarcastically asks.<br /><br />"Hi there lover boy" Cassandra says as she puckers her lips for a kiss and blows it out towards him and waves her hand as she holds a sleeping Christopher in her arms.<br /><br />"Ehh.....Stace......I honestly don't know who this woman is", Leo says, trying to cover up his story.<br /><br />"Don't be so coy Leo. You don't think I know? How long did you think you could hide this from me?". Stacy adamantly says.<br /><br />"GET A DAMN CLUE LEO. You got this woman pregnant, didn't you?", Stacy says.<br /><br />"NO. I don't even know who she is". Leo says, still trying to cover his ass.<br /><br />"Well she seems to know YOU". Stacy says.<br /><br />"Quite well in fact" says Cassandra as she walks up to him, still with Christopher in her arms. <br /><br />"What's the matter Leo? Cat got your tounge?" Cassandra sarcastically says as Stacy walks into the house.<br /><br />"What the hell are you doing here? How long have you been here?" Leo demandingly asks.<br /><br />"You don't remember our little 'dirty secret' done in the back of that Apache helicopter?" Cassandra asks.<br /><br />"I remember." Leo admittingly says as he looks at Christopher "Whose kid is this?" he continues, feeling really nervous.<br /><br />"Why....Dear lover boy.....He's YOURS". Cassandra says. "Meet your son Christopher", she continues. "Doesn't he look just like you?"<br /><br />"No....No....NO he doesn't". Leo kneejerkingly says. "Take him away".<br /><br />"What's wrong Leo? Truth hurts, doesn't it?", Cassandra tauntingly asks.<br /><br />"Ohh sure. Just as soon as your attorney and mine both draw up paperwork for a little something called CHILD SUPPORT" says Cassandra.<br /><br />"Afterall, we wouldn't want to put a damper on the big parade & BIG HERO'S WELCOME honoring Cedarville's BEST with something as 'petty' as this, now would we?", Cassandra says.<br /><br />"Get off my property NOW before I call the police and have you charged with bribery, blackmail, extortion and anything else they can think of" Leo demandingly says<br /><br />"Ohh...BY ALL MEANS....DO call the police", Cassandra says. "If you do, I'll have you charged with being a DEADBEAT DADDY" she sternly continues. "If that happens, there's NO WAY IN HELL ANYONE will show up at Town Square for your 'big hero's welcome because NO ONE WILL GIVE A DAMN".<br /><br />********************************<br />END LEO DREAM SCENE<br />********************************<br /><br />Leo is now tossing and turning in his bunk so hard he's awakened his buddy, Tyrone, who was sleeping above him.<br /><br />"No" Leo repeatedy says as Tyrone reaches him wondering what's going on.<br /><br />"Yo...Leo....Wake up dude" Tyrone says. "Wake up". he continues (Tyrone continues this until Leo wakes up)<br /><br />"Ty" Leo finally says. "What the hell happened man? Where are we?", Leo continues.<br /><br />"We're still in Iraq and you were having a bad dream or something". "You alright", Tyrone asks with concern.<br /><br />By this time, Tony, who is Leo's other buddy, also wakes up.<br /><br />"What the hell is going on over there? I'm dogged tired", Tony says as he tries to go back to sleep.<br /><br />"Nothin' man. 'Tis okay. Leo just had a bad dream. That's all" Tyrone says.<br /><br />"Whatever. Just go back to sleep". Tony says facing the pillow which his head is also resting on.<br /><br />"Wanna talk about it?" Tyrone asks Leo.<br /><br />******************************************<br />SCENE THREE - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />******************************************<br /><br />Jennifer is seen sleeping in bed. She has a bandage wrapped around her head. Just outside her room, siblings David, Marcie and Stephanie have just arrived after being told of her being treated there as a result of being brought in by a "Good Samaritan". She had no ID on her person and her purse had never been recovered. The hospital had been treating her as a Jane Doe until they learned otherwise. Unfortunately, Jennifer doesn't realize her name isn't "Jane". She is under the care of Dr. James Mathieson. Stephanie, David, Marcie and Dr. Mathieson are joined by Investigator Trombley from the State Police.<br /><br />"Thank you for coming", Dr. Mathieson said<br /><br />"You think you have been treating my sister Jennifer, correct?" Marcie asks.<br /><br />"Not only do we think, but we also now KNOW that Jennifer is here".<br /><br />"I don't understand", Stephanie says with a puzzled look on her face.<br /><br />"The DNA sample which you gave us was traced and matched to a Jane Doe being treated here in Chippequah", Investigator Trombley said.<br /><br />David, Marcie and Stephanie all look excited.<br /><br />"Y...Y....You mean Jennifer's here?" David excitedly, but inquisitively asks.<br /><br />"Yes". Dr. Mathieson says.<br /><br />"Wait....Wait....Wait. How do you know this?" Marcie asks. "We've been searching high and low for her", she continues. "Better question....How long has she been here?" she persistingly asks.<br /><br />"She's been here since the accident". Dr Mathieson says. "That would be just about six months" he continues. <br /><br />"So....Why are just now finding all this out?" David asks<br /><br />"Because up until the last couple of months....January or February or so....There was no suitable place on Jennifer where we could get a usable DNA sample to send to proper authorities such as yourselves to cross reference to missing persons cases", Dr. Mathieson said.<br /><br />"Right. But it's now May Dr. umm...." Marcie says, trying to remember Dr. Mathieson's name.<br /><br />"Mathieson", Dr. Mathieson said. "And I can only assume that with all the missing persons everywhere, there was little doubt it would take time to trickle down to the right person.", he continues. "We thought we had a match a few other times before, but...." Dr. Mathieson says<br /><br />"I see", Marcie says, interrupting him.<br /><br />"Do you suppose we could see her?" Stephanie curiously asks.<br /><br />"Yeah, but there are a few things you should know first", Dr. Mathieson says.<br /><br />"Okay....Like what?" David asks<br /><br />"We think Jennifer has amnesia", Dr. Mathieson said. "Basically put, she has no memory", he continues.<br /><br />"Doc, what do you mean she has no memory?" David asked.<br /><br />"Just that". Dr. Mathieson responds. <br /><br />Stephanie, David and Marcie all look puzzled. Investigator Trombley is emotionless.<br /><br />"To give you an example of what I mean, one of the nurses told me when she (Jennifer) was asked what her name was, she had to look at her chart before she could answer the question", Dr. Mathieson continues. "This was when she was still known as a Jane Doe and her chart had that name on it", he adds.<br /><br />"Ever since then, she thinks her name is Jane. Jane Doe", Dr. Mathieson continues.<br /><br />"Ohh brother", Marcie exclaims as David rolls his eyes and Stephanie sighs and shakes her head.<br /><br />***********************************************************<br />SCENE THREE - LaGuardia Airport, New York City<br />***********************************************************<br /><br />Cassandra Whitmore and her son Christopher are going through security.<br /><br />"Next please" says one of the TSA Agents at the checkpoint. Cassandra approaches.<br /><br />"Walk through the metal detector please" says TSA Agent #1 Cassandra complies. The metal detector beeps as she's waking through.<br /><br />"Maam, I need you to please go through your pockets and place anything that's metal into this tray", the agent says. <br /><br />Cassandra embarrassingly rummages through her pockets, but doesn't find anything metal, but then it hits her that her military issue dog tag and necklace around her neck would trigger the detector.<br /><br />"I think these are the culprits", Cassandra says, pointing to her dog tag and necklace.<br /><br />"Please remove them and put them in the tray", TSA Agent #1 says as she brings out the search wand to do a manual scan.<br /><br />"Just to make sure there's nothing else, I'm going to search you using this device, okay?", the agent says.<br /><br />"I assure you I'm not a terrorist", Cassandra says as she embarrasingly spreads her arms out. "In fact, up until a few months ago, I was fighting terrorists in the Middle East as an active military officer", she contends.<br /><br />"We're sure you have been, but we need to make sure you don't have any contraband in your possession", TSA Agent #2 says. "Since you've been out of the country and among our armed forces in the Middle East, are you aware of the latest items which you can and cannot take on board an aircraft?" TSA Agent #2 asks as her partner completes the manual check<br /><br />"Ohh yes. I downloaded the latest list from the TSA website. Thank you", Cassandra said.<br /><br />"Well, it looks as though you could be right Maam", TSA Agent #1 says. "But let's do this first...Please step back through the detector and then back towards me" the agent continues.<br /><br />"C'mon lady", a tourist way back in the line exclaims. Cassandra ignores the remark and complies with the agent. The detector beeps again.<br /><br />"Next, I will need to check your baby's carriage for any metal items that may be hidden there. Please undo the straps and lift your child up so I can see", says TSA Agent #1. Cassandra complies. The agent finds nothing.<br /><br />"Now I will do a quick scan of the baby", TSA Agent #1 says as she hovers her wand scanner over and around Christopher. He begins to cry.<br /><br />"Oooo....It's okay sweetie. The lady is just doing her job", Cassandra says, trying to reassure Christopher while giving the TSA Agent a glare that says that''s ALL she'd better be doing.<br /><br />"I'll still be able to fly out today, right", Cassandra asks with concern.<br /><br />"As far as we can tell, yes you will, but you'll just need to undergo a more complete screening", the Agent says, trying to relieve Cassandra of her concerns. "I'm going to mention the dog tags and necklace on this ticket that I'm about to give you so then this way the next screener will know about them ahead of time, All you'll need to do is to give the ticket to the screener at the next checkpoint", the Agent continues.<br /><br />"Once you do that, then just simply follow the instructions they give you and repeat the process until you have cleared all checkpoints, okay?", the Agent said.<br /><br />"Thanks", Cassandra said as she takes the ticket. <br /><br />"Have a safe trip. Next please", TSA Agent #1 says as Cassandra grabs her luggage and moves on to the next checkpoint.<br /><br />******************************************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Leo's quarters - Baghdad, Iraq<br />******************************************************<br /><br />"I had this dream that Cassandra told Stacy about our affair and the baby", Leo says to Tyrone in an almost whispering fashion so that Tony can sleep. "The thing is, I haven't told her myself", he continues.<br /><br />"Dude....Like I keep tellin' ya, you're playing with fire", Tyrone says. "And one of these days, you're going to be left wondering why she hasn't called you or emailed you or nothin'. Know what I mean?", Ty continues.<br /><br />"I know man, but HOW do you just simply tell your wife that you HAD an affair with another woman who just happened to have been serving your country with you AND gave birth to your child?", Leo asks. "Lemme know when you come up with an answer for that one matchmaking genius", he continues.<br /><br />"Hey...Lemme know when you guys are going to go back to sleep so I can expect to be able to do the same", Tony frustratingly exclaims as he tries to go back to sleep.<br /><br />Tyrone dims his locker light and redirects it away from Tony.<br /><br />"Well....All I'm gonna say is you had better tell her", Ty said. "You know Cassandra is back in the states and you know she can do WONDEROUS things to ruin what's left of your marriage" he continues.<br /><br />"Man Ty, Leo....Talk about it TOMORROW. Go back to sleep dudes. 0500 is fuckin' early and I'm getting fuckin' pissed", Tony adamantly cries out.<br /><br />"We'll talk about this tomorrow Ty. I need to get back to sleep myself", Leo says.<br /><br />Ty shakes his head as he stands up, turns off his locker light and climbs back into bed.<br /><br />*****************************************************<br />SCENE FIVE - Chippequah Memorial Hospital<br />*****************************************************<br /><br />"So, what you're telling us is she probably won't even know who we are?" Stephanie asks<br /><br />"Not just probably", Dr. Mathieson says. "She won't know who you are", he exclaims <br /><br />David, Marcie & Stephanie try to absorb all the information Dr. Mathieson has given them.<br /><br />"Remember, she has no memory, which means she won't know either of you or anyone else she's been with before either", Dr. Mathieson continues<br /><br />"So, what can we do?" Marcie asks. "How can we help her?"<br /><br />"You can help her simply by being there for her", Dr. Mathieson responds. "You can also help her with photos of people (ideally during happy occasions such as a wedding for example)", he continues.<br /><br />"We can rule out wedding pictures", Stephanie exclaims, interrupting Dr. Mathieson. "Those don't exactly back fond memories", she continues.<br /><br />"Well, I'm sure you'll come up with something else then", Dr. Mathieson says.<br /><br />"I don't know about the girls but uhh....I'd like to see her if that's possible", David says.<br /><br />"I think that can be arranged, though I should remind you....She won't know you", Dr. Mathieson says. "It'd be like visiting the room of a complete stranger", he adds.<br /><br />"If that's what you want to do, I'd be happy to set it up", Dr. Mathieson continues.<br /><br />"Of course. Please do. We all want to see her", Stephanie says.<br /><br />"Well then, in that case, just give me a few minutes with umm..."Jane" so I can prepare her and then you can see her, okay?", Dr. Mathieson offers.<br /><br />"Fair enough", David says. "Unless there's anything else, we'll be in the waiting area", he continues.<br /><br />"That's it", Dr. Mathieson responds.<br /><br />David, Marcie & Stephanie leave Dr. Mathieson's office followed by Dr. Mathieson himself, who's seen talking with a nurse at the nurses station on the floor.<br /><br />**********************************************************************************<br />SCENE SIX - Acme Airlines Flight #499 - NYC/LaGuardia To Cedarville<br />**********************************************************************************<br /><br />Cassandra has made her way past the rest of security and is now on board the plane that will take her and her son Christopher to Cedarville.<br /><br />"It won't be long now sweetie", Cassandra says as Christopher is looking all around the aircraft and making verbal baby noises.<br /><br />"Daddy's in for a big surprise", she continues. "A REAL big surprise", she adds with a devilish eyebrow-raising smile. <br /><br />**************************************************<br />On The NEXT Edition Of Against The Storm<br />**************************************************<br /><br />* Cassandra arrives at Leo & Stacy's house. Can Leo prevent a marital disaster in time by telling Stacy about Cassandra? Will he confess his infidelities to Stacy? Will Stacy FINALLY tell Leo about the baby SHE is carrying or will her insecurities get the best of her once again?<br /><br />* David, Stephanie & Marcie visit Jennifer. Will Jennifer remember them or has she lost her memory?<br /><br />* Will Greg & Courtney's marital woes come to a head?<br /><br />Don't miss the next episode!!<br /><br />ATTENTION - You can now find Against The Storm at its NEW HOME which is http://againstthestorm.blogspot.com/ Thanks to our friends at Google for this WONDERFUL service. Our RSS Feed also has a new home at http://feeds.feedburner.com/AgainstTheStorm/ You can also access this feed by clicking on the ATS RSS Feed located near the upper right hand corner.<br /><br />In the meantime.....This is Pat Cook saying SO LONG FOR NOW. :)<br /><br />This show is Copyright 2005 Pat Cook & Jeeper One Media - All Rights Reserved.Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6644400231190879382.post-34280528096873270212004-12-28T19:44:00.002-07:002009-05-06T19:05:25.714-06:00Episode 07 - The Search For JenniferBefore we begin with today's episode, we first need to make a public<br />apology for a serious error in judgement which was made and later corrected<br />in our last episode. Towards the end of our last episode, there were<br />direct references to a place that another soap is set in. The author of<br />ATS DID NOT seek permission to use such a reference nor even consulted the<br />writer of that soap so that Jennifer's accident could somehow be written<br />into the soap (if the writer so chose). The soap involved was BEHIND<br />CLOSED DOORS and the reference that was made was to JLN, a place on BEHIND<br />CLOSED DOORS. Although such references WERE subsequently removed from the<br />epiGuide update, the ATS Forum, and the episode itself, the damage was<br />done. As such, the writer of that show has (apparently and perhaps quite<br />obviously) banned ATS from participating in ANY of the forums and other<br />activities associated with BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. We at ATS feel the actions<br />taken by BEHIND CLOSED DOORS were appropriate given the mistake we<br />made. If they had done the same thing to us, we're sure they' wouldve<br />expected similar action. As a result of our mistake and VERY POOR<br />execution of judgement, the only thing left is to apologize publicly for<br />our actions. We promise to NEVER repeat this again. We also apologize to<br />you, our loyal readers as well as those of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS any<br />embarrassment our actions may have caused.<br /><br />With that, here is today's episode of AGAINST THE STORM<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br />SCENE ONE - Channel 4 newsroom. Two months have passed by. It's now<br />approaching the New Year. Stephanie is on the telephone talking to one of<br />her connections who is also an acquaintance of Jennifer's. She, along with<br />David & Marcie have been searching tirelessly for Jennifer since she<br />disappeared Thanksgiving weekend.<br />***********************************************************************<br /><br />STEPHANIE (to the person on the telephone) - Are you sure you haven't seen<br />her? When was the last time you talked to her? Ohh....Okay. Say listen,<br />if you do ever hear from her, PLEASE have her call me. Better yet, get the<br />411 on her whereabouts and you call me yourself. Okay? Got<br />it? Yeah. Okay. Bye.<br /><br />(Her boss Roger walks up)<br /><br />ROGER - Any luck yet?<br /><br />STEPHANIE - Nope.<br /><br />ROGER - Well....I know your frustrated about your sister's disappearance<br />and all, but Steph, I need you on other stories too.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - I know....I know....I know. But it just seems like this whole<br />thing with Jennifer's disappearance and the State Police finding a car<br />similar to hers shortly afterward seems more than *a little* suspicious.<br /><br />ROGER - I know. But Steph.....What are you going to do if they don't find<br />her? Have you thought of that?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (adamant) - I don't want to think about it Roger because I *am*<br />going to find her.<br /><br />ROGER (wishing her luck) - Well....Okay. But in the meantime, will you AT<br />LEAST consider working on some of these other stories? We're getting<br />CREAMED by the other stations in town on these - most notably by Channel 7,<br />who broke this story (Handing her the story outline in question).<br /><br />(Roger lays down a bunch of papers that appear to be story outlines for<br />Stephanie to follow-up on)<br /><br />STEPHANIE - Yeah, I guess I can.<br /><br />ROGER - Good. By the way, I mean YOU work on them. Don't just push them<br />off onto one of the cub reporters. Got it?<br /><br />STEPHANIE (rolling her eyes in sarcasm) - Yes. I got it.<br /><br />ROGER - Alright. I'll expect something for the 5:00 PM newscast tonight on<br />each of them.<br /><br />STEPHANIE - (trying be reassuring even though she knows Roger isn't buying<br />it) - Don't worry, you'll have it.<br /><br />ROGER - Okay.<br /><br />(Roger walks away as Stephanie picks up the telephone)<br /><br />******************************************************************<br />SCENE TWO - Stacy's home office. Stacy runs a Real Estate Investment<br />business out of her home. She is on the phone with Trish, who is in her<br />office that's in her apartment where she runs an interior decorating<br />business. Stacy is looking at an email she got from Trish on her computer.<br />******************************************************************<br /><br />STACY (talking to Trish on the telephone) - Ohh....That wallpaper would<br />look NICE in the bathroom of that house.<br /><br />TRISH (talking to Stacy on the telephone) - Yeah, I thought so too when I<br />saw it. There's another one. Did you get it?<br /><br />STACY - Yeah, but that one doesn't look too good. It wouldn't look right<br />in any one of my properties.<br /><br />TRISH (with a disgusting look on her face) - Ewwww....I suppose you're right.<br /><br />(Trish's call waiting beeps)<br /><br />TRISH (noticing the call waiting beep) - Oop....Got another customer on the<br />line. Can I call you back?<br /><br />STACY - Tell you what, I'll call you later.<br /><br />TRISH - Okay.<br /><br />(Trish then answers the incoming call as Stacy hangs up. A few minutes<br />later, the phone rings. Leo, who is now stationed with troops in Baghdad,<br />Iraq, is on the other end).<br /><br />STACY (picking up the telephone and assuming it's Trish) - Wow....That was<br />quick.<br /><br />LEO (perplexed) - Huh?<br /><br />STACY (apologetic and noticing the caller ID) Oh my god. Sorry<br />sweetie. Thought it was Trish.<br /><br />LEO (laughingly) - Hahaha. I haven't been Trish for as long as I can<br />remember. Happy New Year babe.<br /><br />STACY (with a giggle) Happy New Year to you too sweetie. I miss you.<br /><br />LEO - Miss you too babe. Also wanted to call and wish you a belated Merry<br />Christmas too. Tried to call several times and left some messages, but<br />apparently you've been pretty busy.<br /><br />STACY - Yeah. Sent you a few emails, but I guess you were probably out or<br />something.<br /><br />LEO - Yeah. So how's everything back home? Have they found Jennifer yet?<br /><br />STACY - Nope. Stephanie says they're still looking. Nobody seems to have<br />a clue.<br /><br />LEO - Ohh geez. Say hey, do me a favor. Next time you talk to Stephanie<br />or Marcie, tell 'em how sorry I am to hear about Jennifer. That's sad. I<br />mean, I know she's not perfect, but I certainly wouldn't want to wish<br />something terrible on her.<br /><br />STACY - I know. Brad's taking it pretty hard.<br /><br />LEO - Why is HE taking it so hard?<br /><br />STACY - Because he's the last known person to have seen her alive. And<br />according to Marcie, he's THE prime suspect in her disappearance. Anyway,<br />enough of that kind of talk. Lord knows you see and hear enough of that<br />where you are. I'm sure THE LAST thing you need to hear is the same o'<br />same o' happening in the homefront.<br /><br />LEO - Well...When you see what I see every day, it's easier to take when<br />news of it comes from the homefront.<br /><br />STACY (with a smile) - Well....I was kinda hoping we could change the<br />subject to ohh...say....little sweet nothings.<br /><br />LEO (imagining what Stacy means by that comment and smiling) -<br />Ohhh....Ho....Ho....Ho. Yeah baby.<br /><br />(Stacy and Leo exchange sweet talk over the phone for several minutes)<br /><br />STACY - So, when ya comin' home?<br /><br />LEO - Not sure babe. They're thinking it might be May or June. We've all<br />got a little betting pool on when our deployment will end.<br /><br />(Stacy hears the call waiting beep and sees that Trish is calling back)<br /><br />STACY (laughing at Leo's last comment) - I can imagine. Say hey, I'd you<br />know I'd LOVE to talk some more but I'm on my office phone and Trish is<br />trying to call me. We're working on a project together. Myabe we can get<br />together via videophone sometime?<br /><br />LEO - Aww babe....Let Trish go to voice mail. But yeah, we should hook up<br />sometime. Can't wait to see you. How 'bout New Year's Eve your time?<br /><br />STACY (smiling at the mention of New Year's Eve) - It's a date. See you<br />then. Love you.<br /><br />LEO - Love you too babe. Bye.<br /><br />STACY - Bye.<br /><br />(Stacy hangs up the phone after Leo does and then proceeds to return<br />Trish's call)<br /><br />**********************************************************<br />SCENE THREE - The crash site. David & Marcie are on site talking to the<br />accident investigators for the State Police as they try to piece together<br />what may have happened to Jennifer. They are walking the site just as<br />though it were a homicide investigation back in Cedarville.<br />**********************************************************<br /><br />DAVID - So this is where you found the car matching the description of<br />Jennifer's, eh?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Yeah.<br /><br />MARCIE - And you're sure there was ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NO form of<br />identification around, huh?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Heh...If there were, don't you think we would've<br />recovered it by now?<br /><br />MARCIE (apologetic) I'm sorry. I suppose you're right.<br /><br />DAVID - Well.....From what Brad said, she did have her purse with her.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - If she did, it must've fell out. If that happened,<br />her cards can be anywhere - AND EVERYWHERE. Problem is FINDING them in<br />this thick tall brush.<br /><br />DAVID - What about her license plate?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Nothing more than a mangled piece of twisted<br />metal. Assuming what we found WAS a license plate, we sure as heck can't<br />read any of the numbers now. If we were able to, we wouldn't be standing<br />here having this conversation as we'd just simply run the plate and contact<br />the next of kin on record.<br /><br />MARCIE - That would be either me or Stephanie.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Stephanie?<br /><br />MARCIE - Yes. My sister Stephanie. She's a reporter at Channel 4 in<br />Cedarville.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Well I'm gonna be blunt with you. Whoever took her<br />either took her to a hospital outside of Cedarville or they're trying to<br />"play doctor" as it were by "healing her the natural way" if you get what I<br />mean.<br /><br />DAVID - Unfortunately we do. And without any form of ID on her, she's a<br />Jane Doe wherever she is<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - If that's the case, my advice at this point would<br />be to use Channel 4 to make a plea for anyone who has seen her to call<br />you. Basically what I'm saying is TAKE TO THE AIRWAVES because that's<br />really the best shot you have.<br /><br />MARCIE - What about all of her other papers like her registration, proof of<br />insurance, etc.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - If they still exist, they're out there -<br />SOMEWHERE. 'Fraid I can't be more specific than that. We've had<br />bloodhounds searching high and low for the victim and/or any form of ID we<br />can stumble across since we arrived on scene. That was over two months<br />ago. At this point, as far as my boss is concerned, the victim was able to<br />get up, walk away, get help, but never reported the accident.<br /><br />DAVID - So even if she is found, she's still going to hit up for failing to<br />report an accident.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - As far as my boss is concerned, yes.<br /><br />MARCIE - What about you?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Personally, I think something just doesn't sit<br />right with the explanation my boss wants me to put in my final report. I<br />think she was taken. Probably by Good Samaritans who didn't know who she<br />was and couldn't find any ID on her who then simply dropped her off at the<br />nearest hospital and let the doctors try to figure out who she was.<br /><br />DAVID - Or....<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Or she could've been taken by a group of these<br />"naturalists" who think they can cure someone simply by using old fashioned<br />methods dating back to the caveman days or whatever. Either way, it's not<br />good. And assuming that either is the case, she certainly isn't or wasn't<br />in any position to report the accident. Assuming of course that your<br />missing persons case IS the accident victim we're looking for.<br /><br />MARCIE - One final question. Do you believe she might've been run off the<br />road?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Hard to tell. We can't even get anybody to come<br />forward to tell us what they saw.<br /><br />DAVID - So this is pretty much a cold case for you guys, right?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Yep.<br /><br />MARCIE - No DNA?<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - None that we could use.<br /><br />MARCIE (shaking her head) - This is weird. This is all too weird.<br /><br />DAVID - Honey, I'm sure these guys did all they could.<br /><br />MARCIE - I wish I could be convinced of that.<br /><br />DAVID (trying to explain Marcie's behavior) - You'll have to excuse my wife<br />Lt. Trombley. Since the person we're looking for is her sister, this case<br />is a little "personal" if you know what I mean.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Of course. Best of luck in finding your<br />sister. Unfortunately though, I'm gonna have to file my report as per my<br />boss' orders. I had hoped I might one final clue to solving this. But I'm<br />afraid we're no closer now than we were when we were first dispatched<br />here. What a waste.<br /><br />MARCIE - Well....You have our number if you should ever come up with anything.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - Yep. Sure do. I'll see to it you guys get a ring<br />even if I have to do it myself. Ready to go Pete?<br /><br />PETE - I've been waiting on you buddy.<br /><br />DAVID - Well....Thanks for the time.<br /><br />INVESTIGATOR TROMBLEY - No problem. Good luck.<br /><br />(The two investigators drive off. David & Marcie head back to their car)<br /><br />***************************************************<br />SCENE FOUR - Brad's Apartment. Brad is seen lying on the couch taking a<br />snooze. He is dreaming about seeing Jennifer with Steve and the argument<br />he had with her two days later<br />***************************************************<br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />BRAD DREAM SCENE ONE - The wedding<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />Brad opens the door, thinking he's walking into the bathroom, but is<br />shocked to see Steve & Jennifer kissing. He says nothing, but is stunned<br />into virtual immobility. His breathing becomes labored as he is filled with<br />rage. As such, he tries to talk, but can't speak. He's trying to say<br />Jennifer's name, but can't get past the J in her name. Overwhelmed with<br />shock, Brad leaves the room, but Jennifer, still caught up in her lust and<br />passionate necking with Steve, hears the door close.<br /><br />"Why did you stop Jennifer". Steve asks.<br /><br />"I thought I heard the door close", she says.<br /><br />"Now you imagining things". Steve says.<br /><br />"NO. I swear I heard the door shut", she says as she approaches the door to<br />open it.<br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />(Brad is seen tossing and turning on the couch)<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />BRAD DREAM SCENE TWO - The confrontation he & Jennifer had in his apartment<br />the day of her accident<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />***************************************************<br />SCENE THREE - Brad's apartment. Brad is seen answering a knock on his<br />door. He opens it and finds Jennifer on the other side.<br />****************************************************<br /><br />BRAD - What do YOU want?<br /><br />JENNIFER - I came to tell you how sorry I am. Can I come in?<br /><br />(Brad lets Jennifer into his apartment, though he's at a loss as to why he<br />should)<br /><br />BRAD - If you think I'm just gonna say "all is forgiven", YOU ARE SADLY<br />MISTAKEN.<br /><br />JENNIFER - I know. But Brad, I still love you?<br /><br />BRAD - LOVE??? You don't even know THE MEANING of the word.<br /><br />(Jennifer starts to cry)<br /><br />JENNIFER - But Brad....<br /><br />BRAD - You know, I don't even know WHY I even let you in. YOU are the one<br />who RUINED WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE **OUR** WEDDING by letting Steve in the<br />window.<br /><br />JENNIFER - I didn't even know he was in town. And even if I did, I<br />certainly wouldn't have invited him to the wedding, much less let him into<br />my dressing room.<br /><br />BRAD (sarcastic) - Well you sure did a GREAT job of keeping him out.<br /><br />(Jennifer is really crying now)<br /><br />JENNIFER - Ohh....Brad.....PLEASE......<br /><br />BRAD (shaking his head) - You know...I can't even believe you. Then again,<br />maybe everyone was right. Maybe YOUR REPUTATION OF WRECKING MARRIAGES<br />*DOES* speak for itself. I don't even know why I even thought I actually<br />had a chance with you. Yeah, I was just setting myself up for a big fall<br />alright.<br /><br />JENNIFER (out of desperation) - Brad....I LOVE YOU. I never wanted to hurt<br />you. I NEVER WANTED ANY OF THIS TO HAPPEN.<br /><br />BRAD - Yeah....Well you sure did one hell of a job trying to prevent it in<br />the first place. THAT is what you should've done.<br /><br />JENNIFER - I love you.<br /><br />BRAD - Is that all you can say?<br /><br />JENNIFER - I'm sorry. I'm so so so sorry.<br /><br />BRAD (nodding his head) - Yeah....Well....GET OUT. GET OUT BEFORE I THROW<br />YOU OUT.<br /><br />JENNIFER (really desperate now) Brad....Please.....<br /><br />BRAD (angrily) - I SAID GET OUT YOU FUCKIN' WHORE. Go find YOUR PIMP Steve<br />Farley. As far as I'm concerned, the two of you can elope. Either way, I<br />don't give a fuckin' shit anymore. GET OUT.<br /><br />(Jennifer opens the door and walks out sobbing in tears)<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />(Brad is now sitting up. His breathing is heavy. He looks as though he<br />just had a nightmare)<br /><br />BRAD (Talking to himself) I've got to stop being so hard on myself &<br />blaming myself. I know I had nothing to do with her disappearance. But I<br />just can't get it out of my mind.<br /><br />***************************************************<br />SCENE FIVE - An Internet Cafe - Baghdad, Iraq. Leo & a few of his buddies<br />are enjoying their meals and each other's company when another group of<br />soldiers approach just as Leo finishes telling a joke.<br />***************************************************<br /><br />LEO (finishing his joke) - ....And that's why the pimp and the hooker got<br />married. Get it?<br /><br />(Leo & his buddies laugh their heads off)<br /><br />MIKE (who's with the group joining Leo & his buddies and chuckling about<br />what he thinks he heard) - What's this about a pimp and a hooker?<br /><br />LEO - Ohh....nothing. Just BS.<br /><br />LAUREN - Heard you were back here, but didn't believe it until I saw you<br />just a few seconds ago.<br /><br />LEO - Yeah. I'm back to my ol' "Johnnie Appleseed" self. No more feeling<br />bogged down with married life.<br /><br />BUTCH (one of Leo's buddies) - You really don't mean that, do you? From<br />the pictures you've shown me of your girl, she's a BABE.<br /><br />LEO (with pride) - Believe me - NO ONE knows that better than me. But what<br />she don't know 'bout what I do here ain't gonna kill her.<br /><br />MIKE - I dunno 'bout that man. If you keep playing with fire, you're<br />eventually gonna get burned.<br /><br />LEO - If I do, I do. Given what we face, I think I have a right to do<br />pretty much what I want.<br /><br />(Butch and Mike look at each other knowing what they both are thinking)<br /><br />BUTCH - Well....Time for me to go. Gotta go on patrol. Comin' Joe?<br /><br />JOE - Yep.<br /><br />(Butch & Joe leave as Mike heads to another part of the cafe)<br /><br />LEO - So what brings you here babe?<br /><br />LAUREN - For starters....Lunch. Bartender, menu please.<br /><br />LEO - Surely you didn't come all the way down from Tikrit just for lunch.<br /><br />LAUREN - No. Figured I'd hook up with hubby back home while I was here.<br /><br />LEO - Really?<br /><br />LAUREN - Yep.<br /><br />LEO - Seen Cassandra around lately? She's my "home-away-from-home"<br />babe. You know.<br /><br />LAUREN - Nope. Last I heard she was sent home.<br /><br />LEO - Sent home? Really? Why?<br /><br />LAUREN (stunned) - You don't know?<br /><br />LEO (looking as if he needs a clue) - No.<br /><br />LAUREN - You don't remember you and her romping around in the back of an<br />Apache Helicopter on your last night here last summer?<br /><br />LEO - Oh my god, how could I forget? Best sex I ever had.<br /><br />LAUREN - Yeah.....Well about two months later, I tried looking for her for<br />something I needed her for and that's when she told me she was being sent home.<br /><br />LEO - Did she say why?<br /><br />LAUREN - Oh yeah. And how....<br /><br />LEO - Okay. So tell me.<br /><br />LAUREN - Leo....She's pregnant. And YOU, my dear friend, are the proud<br />father to be. Congratulations Mr. Appleseed.<br /><br />(Mike and several of Leo's other buddies are cheerful and rooting him on as<br />Leo begins to see his free-wheeling life crumble before him as camera fades<br />to black)<br /><br />*****************************************************************<br />ON THE NEXT EDITION OF "Against The Storm"<br />*****************************************************************<br /><br />* Leo's "military mistress" Cassandra makes her debut - And future travel<br />plans to Cedarville<br /><br />* David & Marcie pitch the idea of an on-air plea on Channel 4 to<br />Stephanie, but how will her boss Roger Thornton take it?<br /><br />* With his free-wheeling lifestyle on active duty crumbling, will Leo tell<br />Stacy about Cassandra? Will Stacy finally tell Leo about her pregnancy?<br /><br />ALL THIS & MORE ON THE NEXT EDITION OF "Against The Storm"Against The Stormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11656647681369482445noreply@blogger.com0