Dayna's In-Depth Recap: Episode 15590, January 14, 2009

Secrets Revealed

“ Oh what tangled webs we weave when we first practice to deceive.”

Previously : Dinah asking Shayne to let her help. Dinah heading out and finding out about Shayne’s girlfriend. Buzz warning Beth not to hurt Coop.

At Company, Buzz is working outside when Beth arrives at the boarding house. She smiles at him and heads upstairs. Buzz just shakes his head. Beth enters and sees Coop sitting on the bed. Coop is happy to see Beth. He wanted to tell her something. Beth says that she loves how he taught her to stand up for herself. She ended up winning the case for her client. Coop smiles. It will be one of many wins for her as a lawyer. Brooks, the lawyer, was so impressed. He’s going to recommend Beth to the Dean. Beth laughs. She may just have earned the lawyer’s respect. Beth feels so good when she’s around Coop. Coop is glad. Beth wants to thank Coop properly. Was there something that he wanted to tell her? Coop smirks and says no. It can wait as Beth starts to nuzzle his neck.

At the Spaulding Mansion, Alan walks in with a huge present for Lillian who is sitting on the couch. Lillian looks at Alan as she opens the present. It’s a very large expensive vase. Why? Alan explains that he wants to thank Lillian for giving him a swift kick in the pants the other day where his feelings for Beth are concerned. It made him realize how important Beth is to him. Lillian says that he didn’t need to do this. He did more than enough when he saved Buzz from going under. Alan was happy to do it. Buzz helped him out a bit ago when he was down on his luck. It’s time to return the favour. It also brought a smile to Beth’s face which is just as good.

At Company, Marina arrives and is beyond ticked at the concept that Alan is partners with Buzz. It’s like working for the devil. There has to be another option. Buzz says that there isn’t. What about banks? They turned him down. Buzz heads inside with his granddaughter following him.

At the SPD, Mallet runs into Mel who is working on a case. He has a question for her. Which hat does he need? Lawyer or doctor. Mallet takes Mel to a more secluded place. He wants to give Marina a child, how can he do that?

In the DA’s office, Jeffrey is talking to Dinah. Dinah needs a favour done and Jeffrey is the one that can help. Dinah wants to find Shayne’s girlfriend. Dinah thinks that maybe she can talk to Shayne. She may be behind his problems. Jeffrey says if it will help Shayne’s attitude and take stress off of Reva then he’ll help find her. Maybe she can give Shayne a swift kick in the pants.

At the SPD, Shayne is attempting to rest but the inmate across the way is making a ton of racket. Shayne starts to complain but finds Mommy dearest across from him. Reva says that he wasn’t accepting visitors so she figured this would be the next best way to see him. Getting arrested? Reva just smiles at Shayne.

Only love…..

Beth and Coop are making out in the boarding house. Coop is complaining about the amount of buttons on her shirt. He’s not good with them. Coop says he likes it when Beth wins a case, she has more spunk in her step. Beth just snickers as she nuzzles Coop’s neck. She can even move out of Alan’s place now so they can finally be together. Beth says she can’t do that to Alan. Alan helped out Buzz with Company the other day. Coop knows but he can take care of his family. He doesn’t need her charity. Beth sits back and questions what is wrong. They have the best of everything. She can be with him anytime they want. Why does he want to ruin it with commitment? It’s enough for her. Coop says it isn’t for him. He wants all of her.

Marina and Buzz are talking downstairs at Company about the money situation. Buzz is sorry to hear that Mallet and Marina can’t have kids. Marina says it is fine. She knew it when she married Mallet. It’s just not meant to be for them. There are alternative ways they can be parents. Buzz says that it still must suck. Marina wishes she could help her grandfather. Buzz says he’s fine. Marina says she needs to talk to Coop about the finances. Maybe they can figure out something together. Buzz says she can’t do that. Coop is up working in his room. The fearless writer. Marina starts to head off. Buzz says that Coop is otherwise occupied. He has a girl? Not just a girl. Beth Raines is in Coop’s room. Marina is stunned by the news.

Mallet and Mel are still talking in the courthouse. It should be easy right. People get married and go on their honeymoon then the whispers start about a bun in the oven. Mel laughs. Mallet says all he wants to do is give Marina a child. She would be an incredible mother. Does it matter if the child is not his biologically? Mallet says he would be the dad in all the ways that matter. He would be up at 2am for feedings. He would raise the kid to be a good person. He would be the one to play catch. He would be the lucky one. Mallet loves Marina so much. He wants to give this to her. Can this be done? If so what about if the child wants to see the biological father or the father wants the child back. Can he just do that? Mel says that it’s not so simple. Mallet doesn’t want Marina to have that type of heartbreak. Mel says then he has to think about it long and sincerely.

At the DA’s office, Dinah is wondering if Jeffrey will actually help since he’s so grouchy about Shayne. Jeffrey says he will because he now puts his family first. He’s got more at stake with his sick wife and unborn kid. Why does Dinah want to ? Dinah’s screwed up all her past relationships. This time she wants to help Shayne if she can. Dinah says the girl could be key to everything. Jeffrey says fine as long as it doesn’t stress Reva out.


At the jail, Shayne and Reva are bickering. How did she end up in there? Well she dropped litter by a no litter sign to start the she kicked Officer Diaz in the shins. She did it on purpose? Well he wasn’t going to see her other wise. What is she doing in jail with a high risk pregnancy while she’s fighting cancer? Reva says if chemo can’t hurt the baby then certainly one night in jail won’t either. Shayne is her baby as well. Shayne shouldn’t even be in jail. He was helping a woman who was being accosted by a jerk. Shayne says that he punched the guy and now he’s filing charges against Shayne. Shayne tells his mother to just leave. This is a weird way to spend time together. A little quality time in the clink. Reva looks at Shayne and laughs. It was the only way. Every time she gets close, he takes off as fast as his wheels will allow. Shayne again yells and says that he doesn’t need her. Josh arrives and tells his family to peep down. What the heck are they both doing in prison? Reva just smiles.

In the boarding house, Beth’s comment about Alan has kind of soured the mood. Coop is sitting on the edge of the bed. Beth tells Coop to put his pride aside. Just because she’s with Alan does not mean that she is putting him second. Coop says it sure feels that way. Coop says that she wants to enjoy all the power and prestige it means with the Spaulding name. When the guilt becomes to much she rushes off to be with Coop and offer him money. Beth doesn’t feel guilty about him. She’s trying to protect Coop from what Alan would do if he found out about them. She wants to protect him. Coop can’t do that. He wants to confront Alan so much. Beth says he can’t do that. Beth tries to reason with Coop.

Marina thinks about her uncle and Beth. She looks at Buzz. This can only end really bad if Alan finds out. Does Alan know? Not yet. So Beth is shacked up with her daughter’s ex boyfriend. Just then Alan shows up and Buzz is all nervous. Alan asks if they have seen Beth. No. Alan says he saw Beth’s car outside. Why is Buzz so nervous? Alan can’t have his head chef so nervous. Alan has some menu suggestions. Beth just arrives then. She saw Alan’s car outside. They can head home and have lunch with Cook. She’s done for the day. Alan says he wants to eat at his restaurant. Beth says they should just head home. Beth and Alan leave. Buzz and Marina breath a sigh of relief.

At the courthouse, Mel tells Mallet that there is no easy answer. They are not sure what type of kid he’s going to get with a donor. The kid could be an Einstein or a troublemaker. That’s the joy of kids because you never know. If this bugs Mallet then he really needs to think about putting it aside for now. Is that the lawyer or doctor talking? The mom actually. Kids change everything.

At The DA’s office, Jeffrey tells Dinah that he will call her when he finds out anything from his contacts about Shayne’s girlfriend. Jeffrey says the reason he’s doing it may just help Shayne. Redemption is impossible to find. Take it where you can get it. Jeffrey just doesn’t want his wife or unborn son to get hurt because of Shayne.

Reva, Josh and Shayne are all bickering now at the jail. How did Reva end up there? She got herself arrested. She couldn’t just call him. She had to go to her own extremes again. Reva says she’s not an invalid. She can take care of her sons herself. So she assaults a cop? Shayne needed to talk to his mother. Shayne says he didn’t. Josh warns Shayne about talking to his mother like that. The Lewis clan all starts squabbling as Mallet comes in. He tells them to stop bickering. Josh says why are they disturbing the pimps and prostitutes? Josh says that there is no reason why Shayne should be in jail. He was doing a good deed. Shouldn’t Mallet be arresting criminals instead? Mallet looks at Josh and says he gets to join Shayne and Reva. Shayne questions why he can’t have a private cell. Mallet says sorry this is all they have. Josh questions why he’s in the clink now. Mallet says for being a pain in the butt. Josh says actually may be good then they can all have quality family time and actually talk. Shayne shakes his head. Reva asks Mallet for her prenatal vitamins and a big glass of water. Mallet just shakes his head.

At Company, Buzz sees a dejected Coop walk in. Coop tells Buzz to burn his manuscript. It’s just a fairytale. Burn it. Coop looks over and sees Marina. She knows? Great. He doesn’t need a lecture on bad choices. Marina says who is she to judge with her own record. Marina is more worried about her uncle. Coop hates it that Alan has such a control on this town. Alan is just a big bully. Marina hopes this is not meaning that Coop wants to visit the Spaulding Mansion with a bulldozer like last time. No but he has to do something. Buzz can’t deal with this. Coop leaves. Blake shows up and questions what she missed. She looks down and sees the manuscript. She asks for a coffee and starts reading.

Beth is outside on the Spaulding grounds when Alan arrives. He mentions that she was quiet on the way back from Company. Does she not like the place? She couldn’t wait to get out of there. Beth says it’s nice to see someone who is protective and appreciative. He has such big dreams and ideas. Granted he has ideas but he’s not more than just a cook. Buzz right? Right of course that is who Alan was talking about. Alan knows that Buzz is going through tough times now. He was there for Alan back in the day so Alan is returning the favour. Alan says the added bonus is other than Lillian there is no other Spaulding dating a Cooper this time. Beth shakes her head as tears start to fall. Alan questions what is wrong. She does realize how much he loves and cares for her. She does. It’s just been a long day. She’s tired. Could Alan ask Hilda to make a cup of tea for her? Alan leaves to do just that. Lillian shows up and sees her daughter. Lillian smiles and says “ Oh what a tangled web we weave when we first practice to deceive.”

Josh and Reva are still bickering at the jail when Jeffrey shows up. Reva wants to explain. Jeffrey says he gets it perfectly. Shayne is in trouble again and Josh and Reva both want to help hence the Lewis family reunion in the clink. Is that about it? Jeffrey is going to talk to the judge about bail for his wife. Reva says she’s not leaving her son. Jeffrey says he’s not leaving their son either. Jeffrey says that is the way it’s going to be. She’s going to do this. Josh laughs and says that if Jeffrey thinks he can control Reva, he needs to do some more research. Reva says she’s not going. Jeffrey says he’ll see both Josh and Reva in the courtroom then they will help Shayne find his girlfriend. Shayne reacts in horror. Jeffrey says that Dinah asked him to help. Maybe this girlfriend can knock some sense into Shayne. Jeffrey leaves and Shayne freaks out. He has to get out of the jail now to stop Jeffrey from looking. Dinah is stunned by Shayne’s reaction.

Marina arrives home and opens a beer. She downs it in one gulp much to the surprise of Mallet. A bad day? A scale of 10. It was a 100. Can she tell him? Of course. Beth and Coop are doing the horizontal hula together. Mallet is stunned. It could be really bad if Alan finds out. Buzz has been covering for them and it’s taking a lot out of him. Buzz has had front row seats to this fiasco. Mallet suggests the concept of artificial insemination so they can have a baby. Marina doesn’t want a baby. She wants her husband. Mallet and Marina head upstairs.

Lillian tells Beth that she understands really. She knows how addictive an affair is. She also knows how dangerous it is as well. Just because Lillian had an affair with her best friends…. Lillian tells her daughter not to go there. Beth doesn’t need a lecture. Beth just wants her mother. Lillian hugs her daughter. She’ll always be there for her. Beth wishes her mom could just kiss the hurt and make it go away. Does it ever go away? Beth explains for the last bit how she’s been on the edge of her life but with Coop she feels alive. Alan ? He thinks he knows Beth but he doesn’t . Coop knows her inside and out. Coop believes in her and gives her strength. Coop sees all of her soul. Lillian says that Beth can’t do this. Beth knows it’s wrong but it feels so right when she’s with Coop. It will make all of them suffer in some way. It’s going to hurt one of her men. Alan shows up and sees the tears. What is wrong? Beth is just tired because of everything. Beth just needs to rest. Alan is really worried about her. Lillian leaves. Alan questions if Brooks hurt her? Alan will squish him like a bug if he hurt Beth. Alan explains that Beth is his world. He loves her more than anything she does realize that right? Just then Coop arrives. Beth is terrified that Coop will reveal the affair.

Josh and Reva talk in the courtroom. Jeffrey shows up. He’s arranged bail for both of them. Reva is not leaving without Shayne. Josh says he can call the Lewis family lawyer. Jeffrey says he knows that Shayne is not his son but Reva is his wife. Jeffrey says he’s going to take Reva home and there is no point for her to throw a tantrum. He’s not listening. He’s not going to let Reva or his son get hurt. Jeffrey say he’s just waiting on a fax about Shayne’s girlfriend. He tells Reva not to move.

Shayne is freaking out in the jail. Shayne’s life is private. He doesn’t need his family to bail him out. Dinah says really because Shayne is climbing the walls right now to get out. Shayne asks what the heck Dinah wants? She wants the truth. She told him in Germany now he can return the favour. Did his girlfriend dump him? Is that why she is not there? Dinah says that Shayne’s girlfriend is nowhere to be found but Dinah is. Dinah’s going to help him.

Marina and Mallet are sharing afterglow. Marina wouldn’t trade them for anything. She doesn’t feel her biological clock ticking so lets just drop the baby talk. Mallet agrees.

Blake is at Company. She calls a publisher about Coops manuscript. It’s a gem again. The publisher has 24 hours to call her back with a deal. Blake says the story is a true one about an older woman who nurtures a young writer. Blake lets on a secret or so she thinks. The woman in the story has blonde hair in reality it’s vibrant red like Blake’s. Blake smiles believing she’s the inspiration for Coop’s new book.

Coop says that Alan wanted to look over the financial documents. Coop has the paperwork but does he have a lawyer to read it. Alan says he has a lawyer right beside him now. Beth can look at it if she is not too tired. Beth agrees. Alan leaves. Beth tells Coop she thought for sure he was going to tell Alan the truth. Coop wants to. Beth can be so much more without Alan in her life. Beth’s sorry she can’t do that. She can’t leave Alan. She’s sorry if she’s hurting Coop. Beth and Coop passionately kiss as a disgusted Lizzie looks on.

Jeffrey walks in with the fax. He passes the paper to Reva. She’s heartbroken by what she reads. Shayne and Dinah enter. Shayne looks at his mother. She knows the truth. The picture of Shayne’s girlfriend has the words Deceased on it. Shayne attempts to fight the tears aside.


Preview - Lizzie letting Coop and Beth have it. Beth calling out pleading with Lizzie not to spill the beans to Alan.


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