188: Dru vs Leslie: Will they or won't They?!

GC Memorial Hospital, Neil’s room.

Dru continues to look at Leslie waiting for an answer.

Dru: Tell me Les, Dru is waiting. Tell Dru who you are and why your paws were all over my husband?

Leslie smiles at Dru and then looks down at Neil then back at Dru.

Dru walks over closer towards Leslie.

Leslie: I’m not going to do this with you. Especially not in front of Neil.

Dru: I will make decisions for my husband while he in that bed sleep.

Leslie: He’s in a coma and I care for Neil very much.

Dru: Oh you do?

Leslie: I do. I understand you are back from the dead. I understand you being back makes you Neil’s wife. You’re still married.

Dru: We are but yet your paws were all over my husband.

Leslie: It also seems like you are proud of your actions with Phyllis.

Dru: Damned right! I whooped her ass and I plan on doing it a few more times. She stole a part of my life.

Leslie: I’m a sophisticated, well-educated black woman. I don’t think black women should fight over men when we are already fighting for equality.

Dru: Oh, you an uppity type sista girl.

Leslie: No, I’m just not about to have a fight with you over Neil. That is not my style. Now what we can do is have a discussion about this situation like two adults so that we can come to a resolution. I know you are upset at seeing me with Neil.

Dru: Damned right. I fought to long and too hard to come back to my family and I’m just going to say it up front, no one is going to stop me or us. In the back of my mind I did wonder if Neil moved on. I knew some woman would find him attractive. He’s the complete package. Handsome, tall,… successful.

Leslie: That he is. I know all about it.

Dru: I bet… I came in here ready to give you a beat down. But your approach, I like. I can be classy to Les.

Leslie: I’d like to see that.

Dru: Now see girl, I don’t know if you are coming for me on the low.  But I’m going to let it go for the sake of my family.

Leslie: Let’s not waste time Dru. Let’s get this over with. I have no intentions of walking away from Neil unless he asks me to. And you seem to be dug into your position as his wife. You’ve been gone a very long time and I love Neil.

Dru: I don’t think this is going to work out. You are not going to tell me that you aren’t going to walk away from my husband. He has a family with me… Not you. You may have had him once but I got him all the time.

Dru holds her hands up to flash Leslie her wedding ring.

Leslie: Neil doesn’t even know you are alive. I think we need to give him time to digest all of what’s happened before we decide what to do from here. In fact do you even know what’s happened to him?

Dru: Girl you are working my last nerves. I am the wife and I will control what is going on and I will also make decisions for my husband. At this point you are nothing more than a confused home wrecker.

Leslie: I’m not going to be childish and engage in name calling Dru.

Dru: You appear to think you are so much better than me.

Leslie: Not at all, but like you Dru I come from the streets too. I just put all that to rest in order to be a successful woman. Surely you can understand.

Dru: Oh yes I can. I also understand that one of us is about to leave this room and trust me girl it won’t be me.

Leslie: It must be because I am not leaving here Dru.

Dru walks closer towards Leslie. They stare each other down.

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

Episode 188: Leslie vs Dru: Will they or Won’t they?

Written by ML Cooks

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

Creative Consults: Cary Richardson   and Alex Washington

Gina’s Italian Bistro, Keemo and Gloria’s table

Keemo: Gloria tell me, give me an answer please! I can’t keep holding on much longer. It really feels like I am the only one trying to make this relationship work.

Gloria: Keemo you are so pushy.

Keemo: Am I really? I gave you months to think about us. And yet I’m the pushy one. How much more time are you going to need?

Gloria: I don’t know Keemo. Yes I love you. I just don’t know if I can marry you.

Keemo: Because of my deceased grandfather? Someone I barely even know.

Gloria: I knew him very well. I loved him very much.

The waiter brings over their food and sits it down in front of them.

Keemo is very disappointed and has now lost his appetite.

Keemo: I can’t do this Glo. I refuse to be treated like this. I don’t  have an appetite any longer.

Gloria: I’m sorry Keemo.

Keemo: So am I.

Keemo pulls out a hundred dollar bill from his wallet and throws it on the table. Keemo then gets up and walks out the restaurant. Gloria is stunned Keemo just walked out on her.

Gloria: I have to fix this. I love Keemo but his grandfather is standing in the way.

Phyllis arrives at Nick and Lauren’s table

Phyllis: My my my what do we have here?

Nick: Phyllis please don’t make a scene here.

Daniel walks up behind Phyllis and concurs with Nick.

Daniel: Yea mom please not here. Let’s just enjoy this evening.

Lauren: Phyllis nothing is going on here, Nick and I are just having dinner and drinks. We are both going through a lot as you well know.

Phyllis: Oh yes I know I’m relaunching Restless Style with all the latest happenings in Genoa City of late. If this goes any further I may have to add this to the issue I’m working on.

Daniel: Mom please, Lauren said nothing is going on here let’s just go to our table.

Phyllis: Nick and I used to be married and we share a child. I have a right to know what he is up to. It seems to me he traded one red head in for another.

Nick: Phyllis you cheated on me with Ronan. Remember?

Phyllis: I do. But you also slept with Sharon.

Daniel: Mom please let’s not do this.

Phyllis: Oh I’m not doing anything.  Nick just seems to like only blondes and red heads. First it was princess Sharon then me then, then my sister Avery who is a blonde and now Lauren. He goes back and forth. Blonde one day, a red head the next.

Lauren: Phyllis how could you be so cruel? Sharon is dead.

Phyllis: Oh yes, about that. I am sorry to hear about Sharon. I’ll be sure to include a memorial for her in my relaunch.

Nick: Phyllis you are being bitter and embarrassing yourself and your son.

Phyllis: Just don’t forget about our daughter. Summer is her name.

Nick: Go take a seat Phyllis! You’re being very insulting.

Phyllis looks at Lauren.

Phyllis: Some friend you are. And to think I was going to tell you some very valuable information about Sheila Carter.

Nick: Sheila Carter?

Lauren: What do you know?

Phyllis: A lot.. but after seeing this I’ll keep the goods for myself.

Nick: She’s just buffing Laruen don’t worry about it.

Phyllis: Am I Nick? Just ask your husband Lauren… Your husband… You are still married aren’t you?

Lauren: Not for much longer. What does Michael know about Sheila Carter?

Phyllis: You sure do move fast Lauren. Bye friend.

Phyllis and Daniel walk away from their table and over to their own.

Lauren looks at Nick as Nick looks at her.

Lauren: Phyllis knows something about Sheila and Michael.

Nick: I wouldn’t think much of it. Phyllis is being bitter.

Lauren: I don’t  think so Nick. Something is off.

Lauren ponders what Phyllis just said.

Lauren: Michael and Sheila Carter. What could the connection be?

Nick takes a bite of his steak as he wonders if Phyllis was really bluffing about the info she has on Michael and Sheila Carter.

Abby and Devon’s table

Abby and Devon are finishing up their meals.

Abby: That was fabulous. No one makes Chicken Parm like Gina.

Devon: Yes that was rather tasty.

Devon sits back and looks at Abby. Abby notices and Devon smiles.

Abby: Why are you smiling?

Devon: Admiring your beauty. Abby I’ve been feeling really good around you lately. I thank you for being here for me with so much is going on with my family.

Abby: It’s not a big deal Devon. I’m happy I am able to do it.

Devon: Now about some dessert.

Abby: I cannot eat another bite. Besides my jeans are already feeling tight. Any more food and I’ll have to unbutton them.

Devon chuckles.

Abby: I have a sweet treat for you though.

Devon: Oh you do? Are you referring to this surprise you’ve been teasing me about all evening?

Abby: I am. I think it’s almost time.

Devon: Time for what?

Abby sees a tall, imposing figure out the corner of her eye. She looks over and sees her father Victor Newman.

Abby: Oh my it can’t be.

Devon: What is it Abby?

Devon looks in the direction of where Abby is looking.

Devon: Victor Newman?

Abby: He’s out of jail?

Devon: I hope this was not the sweet treat you had for me. If so I’ll definitely pass.

Abby: I’m going to go talk with him.

She gets up and leaves their table. Devon looks in his phone and looks at the call log which displays the number Roxanne called from. He thinks of her.

Back at the Hospital, Neil’s room

Les takes a step back from Dru when Dru steps just inside of Leslie’s personal space.

Leslie: I’m not feeling how close you are to me.

Dru: And I don’t feel how close you are to my husband.

Leslie: I almost feel threatened. I told you I am not going to get physical with you. It’s classless and tacky and I am not that kind of woman and you shouldn’t be either.  We can work this out.

Dru: You keep saying that but I can only think of one solution. Leave! This is my husband Les! Nothing is going to change that.

Leslie: I think Neil needs time to adjust to everything once he awakens. He can decide what he wants. Neil is his own man.

Dru: Les you are reaching the end of my rope. I am trying to be civilized with you but you keep pushing me girl.

Leslie: No, I’m  not just going to walk away just because you tell me too. Maybe Neil doesn’t even want to be with you anymore. It’s been quite a few years. He might want to be out with the old and in with the new.

Dru laughs stepping closer towards Leslie, once again in her personal space. Leslie takes her arm and pushes Dru back. Dru looks down on Leslie’s arm making contact with her body, pushing her away, shocked that Leslie just pushed her and then looks back up at Leslie. As Dru is about to have a negative reaction, they hear moaning. They both turn around and can see Neil’s eyes fluttering. He is beginning to moan louder.

Leslie turns to him and grabs his hand.

Les: That’s it Neil, that’s right come back to us.

Dru walks on the other side of Neil and grabs his left hand and holds it. She sits on the bed and then caresses his face.

Dru: Neil, my love, it’s me. I’ve come back to you.

Leslie gives Dru a look.

Leslie: That is too much for him to take in right now. You shouldn’t have said anything.

Dru: Why because you want my husband?

Neil continues to moan. Dru squeezes his hand.

Dru: That’s right Neil, come back to us.

Neil’s eyes begin to blink like normal.

Dru: The sound of my voice is calming him.

Neil opens his eyes. He looks to his right and sees Leslie. She smiles at him. He then looks to his left and sees a smiling Dru. Neil  seems to be confused at seeing his presumed dead wife. Neil’s heart rate increases and his breathing intensifies.

Leslie: Not a good reaction so far.

187: Dru Catches Leslie with Neil!!

Gina’s Italian Bistro

Keemo with Gloria walks in the lobby. Gina greets them.

Gina: Hello you two. I haven’t seen you in quite a while.

Keemo: Yes Gina it has been a long time.

Gloria: The place is looking lovely Gina. I sure do miss running my own place.

Gina: Yes so sorry about Glo Worm burning down.

Glo: I guess things happen.

Gina: Keemo how is your dad Jack?

Keemo: Gina I rather not talk about Jack tonight.

Gina: Oh…oh my, ok. Follow me to your seats.

Keemo and Glo follow behind Gina but Gloria stops dead in her tracks when she walks past Nick and Lauren’s table. Gloria’s eyes get big.

Gloria: Hi Lauren. I’m here with my cub.

Lauren: That’s really cute Gloria.

Gloria: So is this,… you being here with Nick. I guess you found yourself a cub as well.

Nick: It’s nothing like that Gloria. Lauren and I are just friends having drinks and dinner. There is nothing wrong with that.

Gloria: As long as you remember Lauren is still a married woman… To my son… You remember him don’t you Lauren?

Lauren: I sure do. And I’m sure you won’t let me forget.

Gloria: You’re right. My son is a good man.

Lauren: More like a bitch boy to me. Please Gloria I’d like to eat in peace.

Gloria: You’re going to stop insulting my son in that way.

Lauren: Could you just please leave.

Gloria: What is my grandson Fenmore going to say about this?

Keemo then comes up and grabs Gloria.

Keemo: Glo let’s go to our table.

Gloria: No wait I have a few things to say to Lauren! I am not going to let her betray my son like this!

Keemo: We have our own issues now come on woman! I’ve waited long enough.

Keemo pulls Gloria to their table.

Lauren: I’m sorry about that.

Nick: No it’s ok. Gloria has the wrong idea about us.

Lauren: Right… Just friends.

Nick: I’ll toast to that.

Nick grabs his champagne glass and Lauren grabs hers and they clank their glasses, toasting to friendship. They smile at one another.

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

Episode 187: Dru catches Leslie with Neil! 

Written by ML Cooks

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

Creative Consults: Cary Washington and Alex Washington

Devon and Abby’s Table

Abby: I am starving.

Devon: I am too actually.

Abby: So while we wait for our food, this would be a good time to ask is there any word on Malcolm or Moses?

Devon: None. Malcolm is on the run with Moses and there are no traces of either one of them.

Abby: My heart goes out to your family right now. With Neil, Nate and Malcolm… but one good thing, your mother is back.

Devon: Yes Dru is. I am still having a hard time with it.

Abby: Oh I bet. We all thought she was dead when she fell off the cliff at the photo shoot.

Devon: Well according to my mom, Phyllis pushed her off the cliff.

Abby: I just hope they can work it out. Your life has been crazy this last year, from learning Tucker was your father therefore making you a Chancellor. Then losing both Kay and Tucker in one night. Then you had to deal with Roxanne’s betrayal, then the truth coming out at Lily’s home coming party. I mean I could go on and on.

Devon: I rather you didn’t. It’s all very depressing.

Abby: I bet, it’s why I have a surprise for you. Something I think you will enjoy.

Devon smiles at her as the waiter brings over their food.

GC Memorial

Leslie takes a seat next to Neil and grabs his hand to hold it. She looks at him and remembers the night Malcolm shot Neil point blank in the chest.

Leslie: Neil we are praying you make a full recovery. We need you. I need you. We were just starting our lives together.

Leslie squeezes Neil’s hand, who still lays in a coma.

Outside the room stands Olivia and Dru.

Dru: Livia’, tell me who that is holding my husband’s hand.

Olivia looks in the window of the door and sees Leslie. Olivia already knows that when she tells Dru that Leslie is with Neil, Dru is going to have a strong and negative reaction.

Olivia: I don’t see anything.

Dru looks at her sister.

Dru: Girl you tripping give me those damn glasses you wearing! Maybe it’s me who is tripping.

Olivia takes her glasses off her face and hands Dru the reading glasses. Dru looks them over as they catch her eyes.

Olivia: What’s the matter?

Dru: I was looking to see if they were dirty or needed wiped off. I know my eye sight is ok. But the more I look at these, the more I like them. Ooh girl these are cute! I like these where you get these from?

Olivia smiles, thankful Dru is  not focused on Leslie at the moment giving Olivia time to deter the inevitable maybe even avoid it all together.

Olivia: Special order here at the hospital. Being chief of staff comes with many perks. Perks I may not be able to enjoy much longer.

Dru: Ok wait a minute. One thing at a time. Dru can only handle one thing at a time. I came here to see my nephew Nate and then my husband Neil only to find some woman holding my man’s hands.

Dru puts the reading glasses on and looks in the window.

Dru: I can see the great lakes from here with these bifocals! Liv are your eyes this bad girl?

Dru sees Leslie now caressing Neil’s face.

Dru: Oh hell no!

Dru snatches the glasses from her face and hands them over to Olivia.

Olivia: Dru what is it?

Dru: I don’t like what I’m seeing. She’s rubbing on Neil’s face.

As Dru turns the door knob to enter Olivia grabs her.

Olivia: Dru remember this is a hospital. I’m already on thin ice around here. Please don’t make a scene.

Dru: You must know something Liv. And you don’t wanna tell me. It’s not going to be a scene. I’m Neil’s wife and that woman in there is mistaken and confused. I’m going to take her to school.

Dru enters the room and shuts the door behind her to let Leslie know that someone is in the room with her.

Leslie jumps up at the sound of the door closing catching her off guard. She turns around and sees Dru. Dru looks at Leslie as Leslie looks at Dru. Leslie wonders what will Dru say or do. She already knows Dru will get down and dirty because that’s exactly what Dru did with Phyllis when they came face to face for the first time in years with the UFC brawl Dru had with Phyllis. Leslie takes a deep breathe trying to anticipate what is coming next but not be a push over.

 Back at Gina’s, Lauren and Nick’s table.

Lauren: So how are things for you?

Nick: Very tough. My son hates me. He blames me for Sharon’s death.

Lauren: It is very hard to believe Sharon is dead.

Nick:  I really should have done more. I feel so guilty.

Lauren: What more could you have done Nick?

Nick: I don’t know maybe searched for her myself.

Lauren: Maybe but you would have never been able to find Sharon at Verdon Lou. To think Sheila was alive and held her hostage. It’s so insane to me. Sheila could have come after  me. In fact I wonder why she didn’t this time around. Why did Sheila go after Sharon in the first place?

Nick: That is a good question. I’m going to have to talk to Dru and find out. None of it makes any sense really.

Lauren: Not at all.

Nick: Well did you ever find out if Vandalynn is really one of Sheila’s daughters?

Lauren: Not yet. I think my son is avoiding me.

Nick: What are you going to do if Scotty really did get Sheila’s daughter pregnant?

Lauren: Hopefully it’s not too late for the devil’s spawn to get an abortion. There is no way in hell I’m going to let Scotty have a child with a Carter.

Phyllis and Daniel walk into Gina’s Bistro

Gina smiles widely at seeing her nephew. She extends her arms out for a hug.

Gina: Hi Phyllis.

Phyllis: Hi Gina.

Daniel: It’s good to see you Aunt Gina. How are you? I see business is good.

Gina: It is. Full house tonight.

Phyllis: Well thank you for fitting us in.

Gina: Anything for family. How is baby Lucy Daniel?

Daniel: She is good. Getting bigger every day. She’s with the sitter this evening.

Gina: Oh I see. I’d like to see her soon, maybe we can go to the park and then grab some ice cream.

Daniel: I think Lucy would love that.

Phyllis looks around the restaurant to see who is there. She spots Lauren and Nick having dinner. Phyllis is stunned.

Phyllis: Excuse me.

Daniel: Wait mom where are you going?

Gina: She’s probably headed over to Nick and Lauren’s table.

Daniel: Nick and Lauren?

Gina: Yes, it seems they are the most controversial guest I have tonight. Gloria just left their table.

Daniel: I hope mom doesn’t do anything crazy.

Gina: Me too. I don’t want a scene.

Daniel walks over to Nick and Lauren’s table

Keemo and Gloria’s table

Keemo: So what was that all about with you and Lauren?

Gloria: I’m trying to save my son’s marriage. Lauren is going to divorce Michael and she’s also trying to get full custody of their son Fenmore yet she’s here with Nick Newman having a great time when she needs to be working things out for the sake of her family.

Keemo: Michael is old enough to take care of himself. You can’t dictate their marriage.

Gloria: Michael is not in the best of shapes right now. He’s about to lose everything. I’m just trying to give my son some hope.

Keemo: I’m sure it will work out.

A waiter brings over a pair of menus.

Keemo: So when are you going to be ready to open Glo Worm back up? I gave you the loan and it’s been rebuilt we are just waiting on you.

Gloria: I don’t know if I want to run a restaurant any more.

Keemo: What has changed?

Gloria: Us.

Keemo: Well now that we are here let’s talk about us. Gloria I’ve waited quite a few months for you to give me an answer on my marriage proposal. In fact we have not talked at all. I’m beginning to lose interest.

Gloria: I don’t know what to say.

Keemo: After all this time you should have something to say.

Gloria: This is very hard for me Keemo. I loved your grandfather with all my heart. And to know that I love his grandson is too much for me. It feels so weird.

Keemo: I respect my grandfather but Glo I’m here in the now. John Abbott is dead and gone.

Gloria: Don’t speak about him like that!

Keemo: Then stop stringing me along! I want to be in love Gloria. With you. But you have these walls up and making this unnecessarily difficult. If you really love me then you would not allow your feelings for my granddad get in the way.

Gloria: You’re right. I do love you Keemo. You came in my life and swept me off my feet.

Keemo: Then what’s holding you back now? I can continue to do that if you would just say yes.

Gloria just looks at Keemo, not knowing what to say or how to feel.

Back at the Hospital, Neil’s room

Dru and Leslie continue to stare at each other.

Dru: I’ll break the silence… I don’t believe we’ve met. I mean I saw you hanging around the night I came back to Genoa City and I did ask about who you are but no one really told me anything. Besides once I saw Phyllis, I had to whoop her ass. You did see that didn’t you?

Leslie: I did.  The whole city has seen it. It was captured on live TV by Phyllis’ camera crew.

Dru: How embarrassing that had to have been for her. She came to tape the story and she became the story when I beat her down.

Leslie: You seem to be very proud of that.

Dru: I am but let me tell you why…I’m sorry girl, I still don’t know your name.

Leslie: It’s Leslie.

Dru: I’ll just call you Les. You see Les, that Phyllis Bitch had that ass whoopin’ coming for a long time. She pushed me off that cliff at the photo shoot and I lost years of my life with my family.

Leslie: If Phyllis pushed you, then why isn’t she in jail for her crime?

Dru: I’m working on that. The police department has been overwhelmed with all the crimes in this city.

Leslie: I bet they are.

Dru: Yes, Phyllis Bitch took years of my life away from me, my family and my husband. My husband… You see that’s my husband laying right there in the bed. I’ve come back to him and my family… Now I told you all the low down about me girl, now it’s time for you to tell me who you are, and what are you to Neil because I seen you with my own two eyes you holding my husband’s hand and I want an explanation.

Leslie looks at Dru, nervous to tell her that she is Neil’s girlfriend. She knows Dru will not be pleased and could become physical especially after Dru overly highlighted her beat down of Phyllis.

Dru: Go ahead Les. Tell Dru why were you holding my husband’s hand?

Leslie just clears her throat as Dru continues to wait for an answer.

186: Roxanne's Cry for HELP!

 City Jail

Roxanne and Devon sit across from one another.

Roxanne: Devon I really need your help. I have no one else to turn to.

Devon: After you had an emotional affair with my cousin Nate now you want my help? You played me for a fool for months and now you want me to help you.

Roxanne: Devon I am very sorry for hurting you. I did love you.

Devon: Then why did you run to the arms of another man?

Roxanne: I just became so attracted to Nate. We became good friends and over time I became attracted to him.  He  told me about what he did regarding Moses paternity.

Devon: And all that time you didn’t tell me or anyone the truth about who Moses real father was. It could have saved my dad from being shot point blank in the chest by how own brother. Your beloved Nate was mowed down by Malcolm’s car due to the truth coming out. If you would have just said something just maybe all of this could have been prevented.

Roxanne: Devon I’m sorry. I thought I was helping Nate. I was that person he could talk too. He felt very guilty over it for months.

Devon: That guilt didn’t prevent Malcolm from shooting his own brother in the chest. Now Moses is gone and we have no idea where they are according to Paul. But yet here you sit and ask me for help.

Roxanne: You’re making feel  like shit.

Devon: Good! After what you did to me and my family you should. I had a feeling when you called you wanted me to bail you out so I took the-

Roxanne: No Devon the bail money isn’t the issue. It’s the anger management class. I’m not feeling that. I’m not angry.

Devon: Before I was cut off, thank you by the way for that, I was going to say there is nothing I can do for you Roxanne. You must take that anger management class, the judge is holding firm on that.

Roxanne: But you are a Chancellor. Surely that name can make something happen.

Devon: You’re really starting to disgust me Roxanne.  You attack the woman that wants to be with Nate, Hillary had a thing with him in college when all the time you had a good man in your corner. Now you have Nate, who is in a body cast I might add.

Roxanne: Thanks for your help Devon.

She rolls her eyes at him and gets up to let the guard know she is ready to go back to her cell.

Devon: Roxanne there really isn’t anything I can do. You must take that class.

Roxanne: Yea sure Devon, whatever,… I want you to know that Nate and I never slept together. I did that for you.

Devon: Why though? You seemed to have done everything else with him. Why stop at sex for me?

Roxanne: I respected you and could not hurt you that way. The only thing I did was lust for Nate. No sex.

Devon: But hugging and kissing him though right?

Roxanne: Sometimes.

Devon: They say every dog has their day.

Roxanne: Excuse me? I know you just didn’t call me a dog!

Devon: Get the help you need Roxanne. And please don’t call me for help in the future. The answer will be no.

Roxanne: Go to hell Devon!

Devon: Go to anger management class Roxanne.

Devon leaves the room in frustration.

Roxanne is escorted back to her cell she’s now sharing with Sister Patterson. Tears roll down her face.

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

Episode 186: Roxanne’s Cry for Help!

Written by ML Cooks

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

Creative Consults: Cary Richardson with Alex Washington

Spencer’s Apt

Leslie and Spencer continue their conversation about Roxanne.

Leslie: The only thing I want to do is help our daughter.

Spencer: Roxanne won’t let us.

Leslie: Well I really do think she needs that anger management class. She is an angry young woman.

Spencer: Her anger stems from us being her parents. She’s embarrassed and disappointed. She blames us for ruining her budding singing career.

Leslie: How do you know all of this?

Spencer: Roxanne expressed all of this when I just came from down there trying to let her know you will pay her bail as long as she takes those classes. But she is so focused on Nate.

Leslie: Do you think it’s an obsession?

Spencer: No, she just loves him but he got her half-sister pregnant.

Leslie: A mess.

Spencer: I agree. Listen I have to get going to work now. Gina said the place is booked solid.

Leslie: Thank you for trying Spencer.

Spencer: By the way, you mentioned you’re with Neil now?

Leslie: Yes and what of it?

Spencer: I don’t understand how you can be with a man who is in a coma and from what I hear may not be able to walk. I got three legs Les. You know this.

Leslie: Three?

Spencer: You know which one I’m talking about. The one that hangs down to my knee caps.

Leslie: You wish. Bye Spencer. I’ll tell Neil you send your best. After I meet with Rafe about Roxanne that’s where I’m headed next.

Leslie leaves his apartment.

Spencer: I need some action and soon.

Spencer grabs his chef hat and leaves his place to get to work.

Devon and Abby pull up to Gina’s Italian Bistro, Devon puts the car in park.

Abby looks at him and can sense he is upset about something.

Abby: You haven’t said a word since you picked me up. Was it Roxanne?

Devon: To be honest I don’t want to talk about Roxanne. I should have never went over there to see her.

Abby: I’m very sorry to hear that. Let’s just go inside and have a great meal and talk. In fact I set up a little surprise for you.

Devon looks at her, smile forming on his face.

Devon: A surprise for me?

Abby: Yes. Something I think will cheer you up.

Devon: I appreciate that.

He leans in and gives her a peck on the lips. They get out Devon’s white Beemer and walk inside Gina’s.

GC Memorial Hospital, Olivia’s office

Olivia takes a seat behind her desk, picks up the phone and dials some numbers. On the other end she hears:

“Hello?”

Olivia: Dru it’s me Liv. I have some great news.

Dru: Is it about Neil?

Olivia: No I’m sorry. I have not heard much on Neil. It’s about Nathan.

Dru: What about my nephew? I could use some good news, it’s been so depressive here with Lily and the twins missing.

Olivia: That’s why I called, I figured this family could use some good news.

Dru: Well spit it out girl, I ain’t got all day my stories about to come on.

Olivia: Nate is coming out his coma

Dru: Liv that’s wonderful.

Olivia: I figure you would come over to the hospital, and bring Lily, maybe this will take her mind off her twins.

Dru: Maybe. I know I for one need a change of atmosphere and I want to check on Neil.

Olivia: Ok I’ll go tell Nate  I have a surprise for him. He does not know you are alive and all that good stuff.

Dru: Neil doesn’t either. Maybe if he hears my voice, it may be what he needs to wake from his coma.

Olivia: A great idea. Hillary did the same thing with Nate.

Dru: Girl I’ve been gone for awhile I don’t know a Hillary.

Olivia chuckles: Get over here sis and I’ll fill you in.

They hang up.

 Brentwood Park

Leslie and Rafe walk around the park on this hot, sunny, late summer day.

Rafe: It’s a beautiful day.

Leslie: It is. I am so glad summer is almost over with. I can’t stand this heat. Sweats out my hair.

Rafe: I don’t know anything about that.

Leslie: You’re right. It’s a black woman’s thang.

Rafe: So what’s up, I was working on Victoria’s custody case when you called and said you wanted to talk.

Leslie: Thank you for meeting me. I’m just so confused about Roxanne.

Rafe: Did she take that anger management class yet?

Leslie: That’s just it she refuses to. Spencer and I really think she needs too. My daughter needs help she’s an angry person.

Rafe: Without taking that class Les, the judge will not agree to let her out of jail.

Leslie: I hate that she is locked up like this.

Rafe: Les, you didn’t attack Hillary, Roxanne did. She did this to herself. Maybe this is why she needs anger management. This is their 2^nd altercation in as little as a few weeks. Roxanne is lucky Hillary didn’t file assault charges at that time because this would have been Roxanne’s second strike.

Les: I know Rafe, you’re right. I just don’t know what to do in order to reach her. Convince her of taking these classes.

Rafe: Sometimes you got to play hard ball. I’m sure when Roxanne is tired of being in a cell, she’ll cave and take those classes.

Les: I guess you are right. Being a mother is so new to me. I don’t know to go about doing this job.

Rafe: You’ll get it. And you are trying, I do see that. By the way how is Neil?

Les: I am on my way to see him now. I hope he is a woke from his coma. We are just waiting for Dr. Whitfield to tell us how much damage the bullet did to Neil.

Rafe: Good luck and it was good seeing you friend.

They hug.

Leslie: I’m glad we remained friends after that whole ordeal with Victor’s trial.

Rafe: Me too. Drinks soon? We haven’t been out in a while.

Leslie: Sounds good

Rafe: Give Neil my regards.

Leslie: I will. Thanks again for the talk.

Rafe smiles at her as Leslie walks back to her car with thoughts of how Neil is doing at the hospital.

Lauren walks into Gina’s. Gina greets her.

Gina: Lauren it’s so nice to see you. You’re looking lovely as ever.

Lauren: Thank you Gina. You’re so sweet.

Gina: I didn’t recall seeing yours or Michael's name on the reservation list tonight.

Lauren: Oh, I won’t be dining with Michael tonight.

Gina: Oh,… well..

                “She’ll be dining with me tonight Gina. The reservations I made earlier are for me and Lauren.”

Nick says walking out from behind Lauren.

Gina: Oh…

There is a moment of awkward silence as Gina takes in the scene of Lauren and Nick together. Gina wants to pry and ask questions but she remembers she’s running a business and would be improper in asking the duo what is going on between the two.

Gina: I’m sorry, right this way.

Lauren smiles at Nick as they then follow Gina to their table.

Across the way, Abby, sitting with Devon notices her half-brother Nick with Lauren.

Abby: Oh my gosh.

Devon: What’s the matter Abby?

Abby: Nick is here.

Devon: Ok and?

Abby: He’s here with Lauren.

Devon: Strange, are they dating now?

Dru with her arms around Lily walk into the hospital.

Dru: I know you didn’t feel like coming out but some of this fresh spring air will do you some good. And it will be good to be around family.

Lily: Mom I just want to find my kids.

Dru: I know Lily Belle. Paul has every man available on it. Later we are going to go out and put up flyers. We are being productive baby girl. We are going to find those twins.

They enter Nate’s room. Olivia smiles as she sees Dru.

Olivia: I’m so glad you here. It’s still kind of hard to believe you are back.

Dru: Yes I am thankful.

Olivia gives Lily a hug.

Olivia: I’m not going to ask how you are doing. I will say though Lily we are praying every day for the safe return of your twins.

Lily: Thank you.

Lily takes a seat next to Hillary.

Olivia: Let’s go outside so we can talk.

Dru: Ok girl.

Olivia turns to look at Lily and Hillary.

Olivia: We’ll be right outside.

Olivia and Dru enter the hall way.

Dru gives her sister another hug.

Dru: I’m so happy for you girl. Your son is coming around.

Olivia: Yes God has answered my prayers. I’m so thankful he is alive. And you are too. It’s so wonderful having you back. 

Olivia gives Dru another hug as Dru hugs Olivia, she spots a woman walking into Neil’s room.

Dru: Liv who is that? I seen her here hanging around the night I came back.

Liv: Who?

Dru: The woman who just walked into Neil’s room.

Dru drags Olivia towards Neil’s room so Olivia can look through the window in the door to see which woman has just walked into Neil’s room.

Olivia looks in the window and can see Leslie holding Neil’s hand.

Dru: Now she holding my husband’s hand. What is going on Liv?

Olivia hesitates in telling Dru that Leslie is Neil’s girlfriend. She knows Dru will have a very strong and negative reaction.

Dru: Tell me Liv, who is that women holding my husband’s hand?

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