190: Dru and Neil Reunites!!

 Gina’s Bistro, Phyllis and Daniel’s table

Phyllis and Daniel are served their food.

Phyllis: So son, have you decided on a preschool for Lucy yet? I can’t believe it’s that time in her life already, my baby girl is starting school.

Daniel: I know what school she won’t be at.

Phyllis: I don’t understand.

Daniel: Any type of boarding school like where you stashed Summer.

Phyllis: It was for Summer’s safety. I did not want my daughter to be a victim of my stalker.

Daniel: Well I’m still looking at a few. I’m want a school that will ensure me they will keep Daisy away from Lucy.

Phyllis: Oh I totally understand. I do not put anything past Daisy now that we know Sheila Carter was alive and holding Dru and Sharon hostage. In fact I wonder if Daisy was in on that plan.

Daniel: It’s a good question.

Phyllis: I just know at some point Daisy is going to fight for her daughter. I want you to be ready.

Daniel: Oh I will be. Daisy will never get  her hands on Lucy.

Phyllis: So how is Lily?

Daniel: Not good at all. I’m going to see her soon. From losing her husband, to the kids missing, she really needs me.

Phyllis: I just hope not too much.

Daniel sighs knowing where his mom is going with the conversation.

                “And what does that mean?”

Phyllis: Come on Daniel you’re not blind a lot has changed since the last time you and Lily were a couple.

Daniel: You mean your beef with her mother Dru.

Phyllis: Uh…yea. We are enemies. And if she’s not careful, she will be sorry.

Daniel: There’s that threat again on Dru. You have something over her.

Phyllis smiles.

                “I sure do.”

Created by William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell

Episode 190: Neil and Dru Reunites!!

Written by ML Cooks

Story Consult: Martin Saenz

Creative Consults: Cary Richardson and Alex Washington

GC Memorial Hospital

Neil opens his eyes, heart rates increase and his breathing becomes heavy as he looks at his wife Dru.

Dru and Leslie are sitting on each side of him. Dru smiles at Neil. Neil looks as though as if he seen a ghost. He tries to speak but only odd noises and mumbles come out.

Leslie: I think you should leave Dru. Neil doesn’t look happy to see you. Can’t you see his heart rate and breathing is going sky high.

Dru: No one asked you. He’s just shocked and excited to see me. You have no business here.

Dru now speaks to Neil while caressing his face. Tears form in her eyes.

Dru: It’s me Neil. Dru… I’ve come back to you.  I’m here to help you get through this and put our family back together again.

Dru lays her head on Neil’s chest and burst into an explosion of tears, from having missed her husband all these years. Neil is unable to speak still and looks at Leslie. She gives him a warm smile.

Olivia and Dr. Whitfield walk into Neil’s room.

Kiko: I need this room cleared so I can examine Mr. Winters.

Dru: Thank you Doctor.

 Dru and Leslie follow Olivia out of Neil’s room. Olivia stands in the middle of Leslie and Dru as they look at each other.

Olivia: Which one of you is going to tell me what happened in there?

Back at Gina’s Bistro

Lauren takes a final bite of her cheese cake. Nick meanwhile sits back and takes a sip of wine, watching Lauren.

Nick: Was it good?

Lauren: Heaven. I had a great time tonight. I‘m glad you called, I so needed this. With the divorce and custody battle looming and now this travesty with Scotty having a baby with the daughter of Sheila Carter.

Nick: Well let me ask you, what’s up with you and my dad?

Lauren: Oh Victor stopped by last night and wanted me to help him with his plan of revenge against Michael. I told him I didn’t want any parts of it. Besides I don’t understand why he would come to me in the first place considering my testimony put him away.

Nick: When it comes to revenge, I’ve learned my father will move heaven and earth.

Lauren: Oh I’ve known Victor long enough to know that. Seeing me here with you, I think he assumes this will make Michael mad or something or he’ll go tell Michael he saw me here with you.

Nick: We are just two good friends having a good time. That’s all.

Lauren smiles and drinks the last of her wine.

                “Right” She says looking at Nick.

Devon and Abby’s table

Abby: I had a great time this evening.

Devon: I did too. I’d like to do this more often. I like it when I’m around you.

Abby: Well you know how I feel about you.

Then Gina walks over to their table.

Devon: The food was exceptional this evening Gina.

Gina smiles.

Gina: I’ll be sure to tell my new cook. Abby we are ready for you dear.

Devon forms a frown on his face.

Devon: Ready? What’s going on?

Abby smiles at Devon.

Abby: I told you my surprise for you.

Devon: Now I’m really intrigued.

Abby: Stay tuned as they say.

She gets up and plants a kiss on his cheek and then follows Gina to a back room. Devon really wonders what Abby has up her sleeve.

Spencer walks out from the kitchen with a t bone steak that was asked to be served by him at table 71. Spencer looks down on his master piece with pride as he gets closer to table 71. As he approaches he sees Victor Newman with a grin on his face. Spencer realizes he has to serve the steak to Victor.

Victor: Spencer Walsh. From the District Attorney to a cook.

Spencer: What in the hell are you doing here Newman? When did you get out?

Victor: A few days ago. It surely is a wonderful event.

Spencer: Hell no! I lost everything because of you. I’m still trying to put my family together. My daughter is devastated over what you did.

Victor: Let me tell you something! I told you no one goes up against me and think they are going to win! I gave you a choice and my friend you chose the wrong one. So for that, your life as a pimp had to be exposed. Also, not only were you a pimp, you pimped Leslie, the woman who you slept with and produced a daughter. Her name is Roxanne I believe.

Spencer: Ruining our lives in the process and now I have to serve you steak.

Victor: It’s a bit ironic isn’t it?

Spencer slams the steak down on the table and the plate cracks in half. The steak slides off the plate, onto the table and then into Victor’s lap. Victor gets up as he grabs the sizzling steak from his lap and slams it back on the table. He stares down Spencer. Victor grabs the sizzling steak and smashes it in Spencer’s face. The steak burns Spencer’s face.

Victor: You like that bastard! How dare you to that to me!!

Then the lights dim in the restaurant. Some music begins to play on the sound system. It’s a laidback but upbeat tempo. Everyone looks around at each other wondering what is going on and some others begin to bop their head to the old school groove that’s beginning to play. As the words to the song start up Abby walks out from the back of the restaurant with a micro phone. Wearing a black and white short dress she belts out “Oh La La La” By Teena Marie.

Victor and Nick are very surprised at Abby singing.

Abby sashays towards Devon. She dances around his table as all he can do is smile in amazement at how good Abby sounds. Abby grabs his hand and pulls him to stand and as the song slows down they slow dance together. Then when the song picks back up she sits him back down so she can finish  belting out the rest of the song. As the song ends everyone in the restaurant gives her a standing ovation. 

Abby looks at Devon and he smiles at her.

Gina grabs the microphone

Gina: Give it up for Abby Newman! Who knew she had it in her?

Back at the Hospital, Outside Neil’s room

Dru: Nothing happened Liv. Les here was about to leave and give me and my husband our time to reunite. Isn’t that right Les girl?

Leslie: Not at all. I told you we will let Neil decide what he wants.

Dru looks at Liv.

Dru: Do you hear this crazy talk sis. She must not know about me. It’s not hard to see Neil is mine.

Leslie: Uhm Dru I know all I need to know of you and from that I do not wish to know any more.

Dru: See right there, that’s the shit I been talking about!

As Dru is about to go after Leslie, Dr. Whitfield walks out of Neil’s room. All attention is now turned to him.

Dru: How is my husband?

Dr. Whitefield: Neil is in a state of shock. He hasn’t said much and his vitals are back to normal.

Olivia: The bullet doctor, did it do any lasting damage?

Kiko: It is too soon to tell. I have not told Neil anything. He does not know that the bullet is still lodged within him. I gave him a light sedative for now.

Leslie: Can we go in and see him?

Dr. Whitfield: One at a time and only family.

Dru: That counts you out Les. I’m the wife and now it’s time to reunite with my husband.

Leslie rolls her eyes at Dru as she walks away from the crowd. Olivia walks with her. Dru fixes her hair and walks back in Neil’s room.

Outside the room

 Olivia and Leslie talk.

Olivia: I’m sorry you are going through this Leslie. I really don’t know what else to say other than Dru is married to Neil.

Leslie: I know Olivia. I’m just not going to walk away unless Neil asks me to. Your sister will not control what I do.

Olivia: Then I can only say good luck. Dru is a wild cat and I know she will fight for her family.

Leslie: We’ll see. It’s been a long time since Neil and Dru were together. Maybe, just maybe Neil has gotten over Dru and doesn’t even want to be married to her any more. Maybe just maybe Neil would rather be with me.

Inside the room, 

Dru sits down next to Neil. She again caresses his face. He looks at her with no emotion.

Dru: What’s the matter my love? The doctor gave you too many drugs and you’re feeling good huh?

Neil does not respond but his heart rate slowly increases.

Dru: I know you are thinking what is going on what am I doing here but I’m back. I did not die when Phyllis Bitch pushed me off that cliff. I survived. I came back to be with you and our family so we can resume our lives.

Neil smiles at Dru showing emotion.

Dru: There you are.

Dru holds his hand.

Neil tries to speak.

Dru: Shh no no baby. Not too much too fast.

Neil’s heart rate begins to increase more dramatically.

Dru: Relax Neil. It’s ok.

Neil tries to speak. Sounds come out but no words are forming. His breathing gets more intense.

Dru: Neil, what is it? Are you mute? What’s the matter you look upset.

Neil: W-w-who are you?

Dru jumps back from Neil stunned at what she just heard.

Dru: Say what now? You don’t know who I am?

Neil: No…..

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.

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.