189: Will Keemo Walk Away from Gloria!?

  Evening is becoming in Genoa City. As the sun sets and the moon rises, Gloria walks through Pleasant Yonders Memorial. She has a bouquet of white roses in her hand. She walks through the cemetery, looking at the tombstones until she comes upon a very tall tombstone. She walks over to it and lays her roses down next to the tombstone. She reads the inscription on the tombstone.

John Abbott

Passed: August 18^th 2006

Father, Husband and Friend

Gloria sheds a tear as she has memories of good times with her deceased ex-husband.

She begins to talk to his tombstone as if she’s talking to the man himself.

                “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you my love. My one true love. You came into my life and changed it. You took me as I am flaws and all. I’m so sorry you are not here with me. I need you John, I need help. Your grandson Keemo wants to marry me. But if I tell him yes than I will feel as if I am betraying you. Your son Jack would never go for it anyway and I do not want to cause distension in your family again. Ashley and Jack put us through so much when we began to share our lives together. I do not want to do that again with Keemo and his father. But I love Keemo. He has really swept me off my feet. Took me out of a dark place I was in especially after losing my son Kevin at Sharon’s home coming party which was then bombed. Keemo is incredible and passionate. Kind of like you John. Oh please I just need you to tell me what I should do? I do not want to betray you. Show me a sign John.”

She takes her hand and kisses it and then presses her hand against the tombstone. She lowers her head and then walks away thinking of what she should do about Keemo.

Genoa City Athletic Club

Keemo who sits at the bar orders a drink. The bartender, Sergio hands him some scotch. Keemo takes a big swig and sets the glass down. Thoughts of Gloria’s indecisiveness run through his head. He wonders if Gloria will ever give him an answer.

                “Thinking of her aren’t you?”

Keemo hears behind him. He turns around and sees a smiling Jill. Keemo smiles back and extends his hand towards the seat next to him.

Jill: I think we should grab a table and grab some food. It looks like you could use a friend and a hot meal.

Keemo: Do I look that bad?

Jill: Not for much longer.

Jill grabs his hand and pulls him over to a table.

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

Episode: 189: Will Keemo walk away from Gloria?

Written by ML Cooks

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

Creative Consults: Cary Richardson and Alex Washington

Gina’s Italian Bistro

Abby walks up to Victor and gives him a hug. Victor smiles at his youngest daughter.

Abby: Dad your out of jail when did this happen?

Victor: A few days ago.

Abby: Why didn’t you call me?

Victor: I wanted to surprise everyone.

Abby: Are you back at the ranch?

Victor: Let’s not talk about the ranch darling. It’s good to see you. Where is your mother?

Abby: Mom’s in Japan running Jabot Asia. She wanted out of Genoa City after Tucker hurt her.

Victor: Tucker McCall… He was trying to take out his mother Katherine.

Abby: But died the same night Katherine did.

Victor: Tucker McCall.

Abby: What about him?

Victor: Murphy came to me while I was in prison and warned me that Tucker was out to get Katherine and also told me Jack was in on it too.

Abby: Dad, my uncle Jack would never partake in going against Katherine.

Victor: You’d be surprised what your dad is capable of these days.

Abby: What does that mean?

Victor: It means I am going to destroy that jack ass uncle of yours.

Abby: Another war between you two?

Victor: I didn’t start this one. Your uncle did. Go and ask him what he did this time. I have no choice but to respond to this non sense.

Abby: I’ll go talk to Uncle Jack, maybe settle this whole thing down.

Victor: Wrong my dear, the only thing going down is Jack ass Abbott. This will be the last battle. I’ve had it with Jack.

Abby: I’m gonna call mom too maybe she can help.

Victor: Tell your mother Victor says hello.

Abby gives her dad a hug as Gina comes over to greet Victor. Abby walks over back to her table with Devon.

Gina: Victor Newman, it is good to see you.

Victor smiles broadly.

Victor: It’s good to see you too, you’re looking charming.

He leans in and gives her a peck on the cheek.

Gina: I have a full house tonight but I can make room for you.

Victor: Thank you kindly Gina. People seem to have forgotten who I am these days.

Gina: Not me Vic. Right this way.

Gina walks Victor to his table but they pass up Lauren and Nick’s table. Victor stops and is amused.

Victor: What do we have here? My son with Lauren Fenmore.

Nick: Don’t start.

Victor: Non sense my boy. I like the sight of this. Lauren and Nick.

Lauren rolls her eyes as Nick takes a sip of his wine looking and feeling very uncomfortable.

Phyllis and Daniel’s table

Daniel and Phyllis are looking over their menus.

Daniel: Mom did you really have to make a scene over Nick and Lauren?

Phyllis: I didn’t make a scene. I have a right to know who the father of my child is dating.

Daniel: It just really sounded like you are bitter about Nick moving on with Lauren.

Phyllis: Lauren is my friend and she’s married to my best friend. Or what used to be my best friend.

Daniel: So what is this information you have on Michael and Sheila?

Phyllis: It’s major Daniel. I don’t know what to do with it. I just know Michael Baldwin  is not the same man. He’s betrayed his whole family.

Daniel: Mom tell me what did he do?

Phyllis: I can’t right now. I’m saving it.

Daniel: For what?

Phyllis: You never know when it will come in handy.

Daniel: Like this relaunch of Restless Style?

Phyllis: That could be it. This secret I guess you can call it, will sell out worldwide. It will rock Lauren.

Daniel: Is it going to hurt Lauren?

Phyllis: It seems Lauren doesn’t care about my being hurt by her having dinner with my ex-husband.

Daniel: Mom you did sleep with Ronan. That ended your marriage.

Phyllis: And Sharon…

Daniel: She is dead. Don’t say anything mean.

Phyllis: Oh I won’t.

Daniel: So when did you decide to get back into media publishing?

Phyllis: A few weeks ago. I miss the beat of it.

Daniel: Are you going to cover Drucilla’s return.

Phyllis: I most definitely am. I have a huge scoop on Dru.

Daniel: What do you mean?

Phyllis: If Dru doesn’t watch her step, let’s just say she may really come to regret it. I am not going to let her spread these lies about me pushing her off the cliff. She was clumsy and fell. I had nothing to do with it. I’m telling you Daniel, this relaunch issue is really going to put me on the map. I know so many things about a lot of people and I’m going to expose it all. So much info has fallen into my lap.

Daniel: I don’t like the sound of this mom.

Phyllis looks over and sees Victor walking away from Nick and Lauren’s table.

Phyllis: Well look at who is out of jail. Another story I’ll have to cover.

Daniel look Phyllis’ way and sees Victor being seated by Gina at a table.

Victor’s table

Victor: I don’t need a menu tonight Gina. I want a t bone, medium  rare.

Gina: Still a man who knows what he wants. You haven’t lost your touch Victor.

Victor: I would also like the chef to serve the steak to me themselves.

Gina: You got it. I’ll go take care of that for you.

Victor gleams as he looks around. He begins to frown somewhat as he sees Phyllis stomping over towards his table. She plops into a seat.

Phyllis: It’s good to see you Victor. When were you released from prison?

Victor looks at Phyllis. He smiles at her and leans back in his chair. He takes a sip of wine that a waiter has brought to him.

Victor: What is this all about Phyllis? You don’t care about my freedom.

Phyllis: No but I do wonder why your last name is no longer on the tallest building in down town Genoa City any more. I got a scoop and some pictures with men taking down the name Newman.

Victor: Do you now?

Phyllis: Yea Vic give me the scoop. Give us something to talk about for my relaunch of Restless Style.

Victor continues to smile at Phyllis.

Phyllis: Genoa City wants to know, now that Victor is out of jail, what is he going to do?

Victor: Did you see Lauren and Nick together over there?

Phyllis: Yea I did and-…

Victor: Why don’t you get the scoop on that?

Phyllis: You must know more than I do about Nick and Lauren.

Victor: Like you said, I was just released from prison and playing catch up. I like what I see in Nick and Lauren.

Phyllis: Oh gag me Victor Newman. You’re deflecting big time and I am going to get down to the bottom of why your last name came down from your office tower. And then I’m going to put it in Restless Style.

Victor: Enjoy your evening Phyllis.

Phyllis: Bastard!

Phyllis gets up and storms back to her table.

In the kitchen, 

Gina walks in. She sees Spencer cooking and preparing meals. She smiles and walks over to him.

Gina: You’re doing a great job keeping up Spencer with the volume tonight. We have a full house.

Spencer: Thank you.

Gina: Table 71 wants a t bone medium rare served by the chef.

Spencer looks at Gina and smiles.

Spencer: Must be some one big out there.

Gina: It is.

Spencer: It’ll be my pleasure.

GCAC

Jill and Keemo sit at a table.

Jill: So what happened this time with Gloria?

Keemo: She still doesn’t know if she wants to be with me.

Jill: Because of John?

Keemo: Yes because of my granddad who is no longer of this earth. I mean after all this time she still doesn’t have an answer for me. I proposed to her months ago. And still I wait. I’m sick of waiting. I want a wife and maybe even a family of my own. I want a lady by my side and it just seems Gloria is not willing or able to be that lady.

Jill: Sounds like you are giving up on Gloria?

Keemo: I’m starting to think that. She has no idea what she wants and I do. I’m a man who always knows what he wants.

Jill: Impressive. It’s too bad we never gave “us” a shot.

Keemo: Us… You know Jill, I have thought of us. One thing I realize is that you and Gloria have one thing in common.

Jill: John Abbott.

Keemo: Yes. You also have a son with him. So my granddad would still be there.

Jill: Not at all. I’ve learned to let go. John was a great man but I’ve gotten over him a long time ago.

Keemo becomes more interested in the conversation.

Keemo: You seem to be a woman who always knows what she wants.

Jill: I do and I fight hard to get it.

Keemo: I’ll toast to that.

They take their glasses and clank them together as Gloria walks in and sees Keemo with Jill. She stops dead in her tracks and her eyes get big.

               

“This is the second time I’ve caught Keemo getting chummy with Jill. This time I’m going to find out why.” 

She walks over to Keemo and Jill’s table to find out what is going on.