Dayna's In-depth Recap and Charleyfan Clips: Episode 15599, January 28, 2009

Matters Of The Heart


Bill enters the cabin and starts to search around. He notices that indeed someone has been staying there. He sees papers on the table with writing. He knows that Phillip has been there.

In the Mansion, things are heating up between Cyrus and Lizzie. Lizzie is sure that she wants Cyrus right now. He is the only man in the room. Lizzie flirts with Cyrus and tells him to take her right there. Cyrus smirks and passionately kisses Lizzie.

At the farmhouse, Buzz shows up with a housewarming gift for Natalia. He says it must be a pain living with Olivia. Its not so bad really. Natalia opens the present and its a digital picture frame. She can add pictures of herself and Rafe. She can give it to him the next time shes at the prison. She says its a great idea. Buzz asks about Emmas speech. He noticed that Emma was all excited and nervous the last time she was at Company. Natalia is a little unnerved. She says that it was surprising. Buzz is puzzled.

Beth and Coop are making out right in the middle of Company. Beth says she has to stop and leave. She cant do this. Coop asks Beth to tell him that this is wrong. What they have doesnt matter? Beth and Coop passionately kiss as she removes her shirt. She stops for a second feeling that shes being watched. She brushes it off. She says its nothing. Beth and Coop continue to make love. He carries her to the back of the room as Alan watches them stunned by the sight. Olivia comes up and speaks to Alan but he doesnt hear her. Hes still stunned by the news. He asked to meet her there to talk about Emma. Alans not sure what to say as he starts to slump to the ground.


In the Mansion, Cyrus and Lizzie are still making love. Cyrus is asking over and over if Lizzie is sure. He doesnt want her to regret them in the morning. Cyrus says hes just learning the ropes at Spaulding Lewis. Hes learning how to be useful to her. Lizzie says hes being very useful right now. She starts to remove her shirt and kisses him. Cyrus doesnt want Lizzie to wake up in the morning and question what happened. He cant get fired from this job. He needs it. Lizzie laughs. How can Cyrus think while she is nibbling his neck? Cyrus thinks they can do incredible things together business wise. Lizzie becomes ticked feeling that she is being rejected. She tells Cyrus that he is fired. Cyrus is shocked and questions what just happened.

Bill snoops around the cabin and realizes that he must have just missed Phillip. He sees a picture of Phillip and Lizzie together. He hears a noise outside and calls Phillips name. Bill takes off outside to catch up to Phillip.

At the farmhouse, Natalia is unnerved explaining the project to Buzz. Emma was supposed to talk about her family. What made it unique and different? She entitled it My Two Mommies. Some of the parents and the teacher got the wrong idea from the title. They though they were more than just mommies living together. Buzz says right Olivia runs a hotel. Hes clueless as to what the problem is. Natalia explains that some of them jumped to the wrong conclusion that she and Olivia were a couple. Buzz says oh. Natalia says its outrageous right. How can they even imagine it? Buzz laugh. They are just a pair of women that moved in together to help raise their children. Alan didnt see it that way. He blew his top at the suggestion.

Olivia sees that Alan is frazzled and tells him to sit. Does she need to call an ambulance? Alan says no. Alan will be fine. They can head inside to talk. Alan says no. If they are going to talk about Emma they should go to the farmhouse. Alan wants to see his granddaughter.

In the afterglow on the floor of Company Beth and Coop talk about what happened. The last couple of weeks has changed her. She needs more time to figure it out but she knows she can not go back to Alan. They are finished as a couple. Coop is stunned by the decision.


Coop questions what just happened other than the obvious. Beth says she cant go back to that life with Alan. Coop cant wait to see Alans face. Beth says he cant do that. Alan is dangerous if he figures out about them. Beth has to be careful around him. Alan will shut down and lose it because he was so close to everything. Beth has to do what is best for everyone concerned. She is just going to tell him that they dont belong together anymore. It doesnt work. Coop says that sounds good but there is a problem. A lot of people know that they are a couple now. How can they make sure that Alan will not find out the truth? Beth will figure it out. She has to be cautious right now. Coop agrees. Beth says she will stay with him for now. She wants to be with him. She kisses Coop.

Olivia and Alan arrive at the farmhouse. Natalia says this is different. How is he? Olivia tells Alan to sit and rest. Where is Emma? Shes up in her room doing homework. Alan wants to see her now. Alan doesnt understand how the story came out about the two of them. They are not a couple. They are helping each other raise their children. Is that all? It is. They share a life together. There is no shame in having a loving home. Its a better home then some of places that Olivia has been with Emma. Emma saw that they had a loving home. Alan wants to make sure his granddaughter is alright. He heads up the stairs. Natalia asks what is wrong with Alan? Olivia is not sure but there is a lot more than just them.

Cyrus looks at Lizzie in the mansion. Shes firing him. This is unbelievable. They were making love and he rejected her. Cyrus say he did not do that. Lizzie says she wants to feel a connection with someone. She was taking his clothes off and he pushed her away. Lizzie tells Cyrus to leave her room now.

Bill is outside the cabin and hears a noise. He calls out Phillips name and takes off after the figure. Bill turns a corner and gets bopped on the head by a branch. Hes knocked out cold.


Cyrus is at the convenience store sitting down. Hes trying to figure out what the heck just happened with Lizzie. Grady enters and asks what Cyrus problem is. Lizzie Spaulding. Lizzie wanted to sleep with him. They were getting into it and he pulled back. They work together so it would only make it more complicated. Cyrus was working a great angle with Lizzie. If he had played his cards right things would have been a lot different. She was just learning to trust him as well. Why did he not sleep with her then? It would have been a bad call. She fired him for not doing it. Cyrus says now all his plans are out the window.

A figure in cowboy boots loads Bill on a stretcher and takes him back to the cabin.

Back at the farmhouse did Alan have a good visit with Emma. Alan can see that the living situation is not corrupting her right. Its an alternative lifestyle that works for them. Hes known both of them for a long time so he knows they are not like that. Alan can just say lesbian. Its not a bad word. Alan says though to outsiders it looks a lot worse. They could assume that they are a couple. Natalia says they are not that. It can ruin their reputations if this gets out. Alan warns them that people can be cruel and hurt you in ways that surprise you in unexpected ways. It can only end in tragedy. Olivia says they cant control what others think. Alan says that Olivia can move out. They can stop living together. Olivia says no. This way works for them. Why is Alan being so passive. If Alan wants something usually he fights tooth and nail to get it back. He always fights. Alan is unsure of what to say after seeing Beth with Coop.

Beth and Coop clean up their mess at Company. Coop wants Beth to call him after she tells Alan. He wants to know that she is alright. Beth says shes going to do what makes sense. Beth feels more alive than every with him. She kisses Coop. Coop can walk out to the car with her. Beth says they cant do that now with Alan being home. What if someone sees them? There is nothing wrong with him walking her to her car. Beth says no. Coop reluctantly agrees. Beth and Coop kiss again. Beth leaves. Coop smirks then cleans up the mess at Company.

Beth walks outside and is confronted by a livid and disgusted Lizzie. She just read that trash that Coop wrote. She felt nauseous reading it. Beth says that Coop is a great guy. If Lizzie would just let her. Lizzie tells Beth to save it. This situation sounds awfully familiar a cute young man that is writer that protects her from the world. Lizzie says this is about Phillip and not Coop. Beth has not gotten over Phillip.


Bill wakes up in the cabin with a hell of a headache. He feels woozy as he sits up. Just then the figure with the cowboy boots shows up carrying a load of wood. Its Billy !

Coop is not about Phillip. Lizzie says hogwash. Beth never got over Phillip. How many men has she been with that remind her of Phillip or their connection? She married his father, best friend and is now involved with a younger version of him. Beth says she cant do this. Alan is coming home today. Alan will not find out unless someone tells him. Lizzie says she will not be the one. It wont matter if that trash of a novel is published. It will embarrass Alan. Imagine what happens when it comes out. Beth says that will never happen. Beth doesnt want to be married to Alan anymore. She is going to break his heart with the news. Beth is not going to throw her romance with Coop in Alans face. Give Beth some credit. She has to leave now and meet Alan at the house.

Cyrus is still at the convenience store with Grady. Grady is gobbling a hot dog. Cyrus says he will just have to figure out another plan. Grady says he can just apologize. Lizzie would fall for that. Shes vulnerable right now. Lizzie has a lot more fight in her then that. Does Grady forget how she fought him when he kidnapped her? Cyrus says its too late to apologize. Hes got to figure out another angle.

Emma is happy playing up in her room in the farmhouse. Olivia says that Alan seems sad. Olivia says she knows how that feels. Natalia assumes that it went well with him. Olivia says not yet. Hes fighting something else and its not them.

In the convenience store again, Buzz is now there and finds Coop buying chocolates. For Buzz? No. They are Beths favourites. Coop is playing with fire. Coop says that is wrong. In fact Beth is ending it with Alan right now. They can finally be together. Its really going to happen. Buzz is stunned by the news.

In the mansion, Alan yells out for Beth. Is she there? He wants to talk to her now. Where the heck is she? Alan feels overwhelmed by the betrayal and sits down in his chair. Hes dejected and furious at the same time. He looks at a picture of himself and Beth when she was pregnant. Alan thinks about what Olivia said.


Olivia and Natalia continue to talk. Natalia hands Olivia her meds and some water. It went fine with Alan. There are a lot more people out there that will wonder about them. Natalia is wigged out by the concept. Olivia starts to question after she leaves what they are all seeing.

Buzz arrives outside Company to find a giddy Coop. Coop says again that Beth is going to break it off. Buzz heard Coop the first time. Coop knows what Buzz is thinking. Its all going to work out this time. He would love to see what happens when she tells Alan. Karma is a wonderful thing. Its going to come back and bite Alan in the butt. All is working out for Coop this time. Coop leaves. Buzz is worried about his son.

Alan is in the mansion shaken and stunned by Beths betrayal. He looks at more pictures of Beth and his family. Hes even more ticked off. He can barely make it back to his chair. He sits down and looks at the letter opener. Just then Beth enters and looks at him. Alan picks up the letter opener.

Cyrus arrives at Spaulding Lewis. He got Lizzies message. Lizzie is all business like. She needs to hire him again. They need to focus on her family especially her mother. Beth? Beth is involved with Coop Bradshaw. Lizzie needs Cyrus to follow Coop and get him out of town if necessary.

Bill looks at Billy at the cabin. How? He talked to Rick. Bill heard Phillip but he got bopped on the head. Phillip must be on his way to Springfield. Bill saw a picture of Philip and Lizzie. Phillip must be the one behind Lizzies kidnapping. He wanted to get Lizzie away. Why would he do that? To scare her. Bill believes that to be the truth. He has to go back to Springfield and tell Lizzie. Billy tells his son to take a drink. Bill cant. Bill heads outside and still feels woozy from being bopped on the head. Billy catches his son and takes him back inside the cabin.

Preview:

Coop all giddy with Buzz telling him that Beth is going to break it off with Alan. They will wait a bit then start dating as a real couple. Alan is livid carrying the letter opener as he looks at Beth. He was betrayed, stabbed in the back by someone. Beth questions who. Alan looks right at Beth.

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Dayna's In-depth Recap and Charleyfan Clips: Episode 15598, January 27, 2009

All Kinds Of Trouble

Alan finds out about Beth and Coop. Alan also finds out about Natalia and Olivia. Cyrus and Lizzie get a lot closer.

Previously - Natalia realizing that people think that she and Olivia are a couple. Lizzie saying she has to stay true to her nature. Natalia saying that they are not a couple. Alan telling Cyrus and Lizzie that he’s going to tear down Company.


Christina is helping Olivia with her physical therapy at the farmhouse. She says that Olivia is doing much better now. She questions about how Olivia’s life is going. It helps her know what her patients emotional state is while they are working. Emma is doing great. Christina questions if there is more. Olivia says that Emma had this project for school about her family. People got the wrong impression because of the title My Two Mommies. Everyone thought that she and Natalia were a couple which is silly. Christina tries to change the conversation. Olivia realizes that Christina thought that about them as well.

Frank and Natalia are eating lunch at Company. Beth and Coop show up. They are doing good. Beth and Coop flirt then leave. Natalia turns to Frank and asks if it is what she suspects. Frank says that it is. He wants to talk about something more positive. Natalia questions what. Frank says they should plan their next date. Beth and Coop sit at the table. Beth questions why Coop has to show them off like a couple. They are a couple right? Beth says they shouldn’t shove their romance in other people’s faces. Beth and Coop kiss.


Alan is looking out the window in New York. He loves feeling big. He loves feeling like he could just squash other people with his fingers. Cyrus starts to talk but Alan says he wants to talk to Lizzie alone. Cyrus says sorry but he works for Lizzie. Lizzie says it’s fine. She will come and get him when she is ready. Cyrus leaves. Lizzie is ticked at Alan. There is no way that he is going to tear down Company is there? It was not part of their original deal. Alan says that he gets that. He saved Company to please Beth. He didn’t want to upset her. Not like she wants the same thing. Alan looks at his granddaughter. Lizzie lies and says that it’s nothing. Alan says that sometimes you have to sacrifice things for progress like she did with Roxie and Bill earlier. She can’t look back now right.

Bill is filling his water bottle by the stream when he finally sees his bag floating away. He curses and fishes the bag out. He notices his wallet is wet and the GPS on his phone is down. Bill curses and looks around.

“ Only love….”

Natalia tells Frank at Company that she has to head off to work. He can take her or is that too old fashioned. Frank helps Natalia put on her coat. Frank laughs and says he’s the last of a dying breed. Natalia says she’s lucky to have him as part of her life. Frank knows he should be more aggressive and follow his instincts. Natalia says that is a good idea. Frank says it didn’t work out last time. He kissed her and she was repulsed. Natalia is sorry she did that. She was just surprised when he did that. It was no big deal right. A kiss should mean something. It usually does. Natalia thinks about her kiss with Olivia then kisses Frank again. She tells him to work on their next date together. Natalia walks outside and runs into Matt. How is he doing? He’s good. How is Maureen? She’s a handful right now. She’s testing him. How does she like her new place? She loves it. Its great. It’s her first real home. There is still a lot of work around the house. Matt offers to help just as Frank comes out. Natalia says thanks and leaves. Frank tells Matt to not even consider going there with Natalia.

Olivia is shocked that Christina thought that they were a couple. What is the big deal? They live together. Why does she think they are a couple? Olivia is curious. Christina says she suspected something the first day they started to work together. The way they act around each other. They act like a couple. The argue and know so much about each other. Christina stops talking. Remy says she talks too much. Olivia says that they are just new friends. They actually hated each others guts for a long time. It’s just an arrangement to help out while Natalia’s son Rafe is in prison. Natalia is actually quite happy dating Frank. Christina seems surprised by the news. Olivia says that Frank and Natalia make a great couple. Christina looks at Olivia questioning who she is trying to convince. She tells Olivia to lie down. She has nine leg lifts left. Olivia is not sure what to make of the conversation.

On the streets in New York, Cyrus is buying a pair of pretzels from a vendor. Two of them? One for a girl. He loves her. Cyrus says the loves that she’s rich and powerful. It’s the parts he loves most about her.

Alan reminds Lizzie in the hotel room that they have to squash the past and not let it interfere with the present. Lizzie says they don’t need to cause any necessary trouble for themselves. This plan is flawed. Alan disagrees saying that Phillip may not have been right mentally but he had some great business ideas and plans for Springfield. Lizzie says she needs more time to think about what they should do with Company. Alan says time is of the essence. Lizzie says she can do this. Alan is proud of her. Lizzie leaves the room.

Beth and Coop are still in Company when Coop gets a phone call from the publisher. Coop is sorry that he hasn’t talked to her in a long time. He knows he needs to send in a new work. He already did. Blake sent in a manuscript for him. Coop thanks the publisher for the praise. Beth questions what is happening. Coop ends his phone call. Coop says that he wrote a novel. He just never planned on having it published. Blake sent it in for him. He had no clue she had done that. He’s not sure how she got her hands on a copy. Beth questions what the topic is. It isn’t about them? Coop blushes and says that it’s about a young writer and his muse who is an older woman. Beth freaks at the news.

Lizzie is walking down the street in New York. She sees Cyrus with a pair of pretzels. She loves them as well. Is one of them for her? She did tell him that she loved them. He made sure that there is not too much salt on it for her. Lizzie thanks Cyrus and takes her pretzel. Cyrus suggests finding a seat to eat. Lizzie says she’s going back to Springfield. She needs to think away from Alan. So she hasn’t made up her mind about Company yet? No, she may go have a burger. So if the burger is uncooked then what she flattens the place? Lizzie tells Cyrus he’s a criminal not a business man. Is there a difference? Business people are ethical. They have to make huge decisions before doing something. Alan is really ethical. He can’t wait to squash others with his fingers. Lizzie doesn’t want to argue with Cyrus. She understands that Company is important. People need something to believe in these days. On the other hand there are other places just like it so what would be the difference. Lizzie is not sure what to do. Cyrus touches Lizzie shoulder. They will figure it out. It will be o.k. Whatever happens they will figure it out. She can do this. He knows that much about her.


At the farmhouse, Natalia returns home and finds Olivia looking at the presentation. How did the PT go? It went fine. Christina just left. Frank was great. They had a wonderful time. He makes her happy. He wants to do that. She likes how they are together. Olivia say that they are so different. Natalia is just careful whereas Olivia would jump right in. Careful is better just to make sure that neither of them get hurt. Sometimes you just have to go for it if you want it. Don’t worry about what could go wrong. Natalia questions if that is why she kissed Frank impulsively today. Olivia is wigged out by the news. So they kissed just like them. Olivia and Natalia’s kiss meant nothing right? It didn’t count between them. Sometimes you just have to make up your mind about something and just go for it. You can not be afraid. As Olivia is seeing this, Alan is stunned reading Emma’s presentation.

Beth and Coop are at the convenience store. Coop never planned on having the story published. He had to write it because it just flowed out of him. How the heck did Blake get it? Coop says that he tossed it out in the recycle bin. Blake must have fished it out of there. Coop says it’s nothing. Beth says that it’s a disaster. They can’t hide what is happening. What happens when to her kids when people find out? Coop is confused. Beth said they were not going to hide their romance. She doesn’t want to but she has to think about her kids. Can he stop it from getting published? He can try if it means that much to her. It does. Coop agrees to have the story squashed.


Cyrus and Lizzie arrive outside of Company. This is as far as he goes. What exactly does he want out of this business relationship? Anything she wants. Cyrus charms Lizzie and kisses her hand. Lizzie says that he must have been good in his other work. Cyrus says that she knows where to find him if she wants. Cyrus leaves. Lizzie heads inside.

Bill meanwhile is still walking in the woods. He imagines seeing Lizzie looking at him. He says she looks amazing. He looks like crap. What happened to him? He fell into a river. Why is he even there in the woods? Bill say she knows why. He’s going to find Phillip so he can help her. Has he lost his mind? He’s not going to find anything here. Bill says they can find a way to be together. Lizzie says that he knows that is not going to happen. Why is he hoping so much? He’s the one having the hallucination it the middle of the woods. That may be his bigger problem. When he read her diary again, he ended it between them. He lost her then. Finding Phillip is not going to make a difference. He mind as well give up. Lizzie disappears.

Buzz looks at Lizzie at Company. Is the burger to rare for her? Lizzie thinks of her conversation with Cyrus. It’s exactly what she is looking for.

Bill is still running around in the woods looking for the cabin. He attempts to climb a set of rocks but slides down. He tries again and finally makes it to the top.

Lizzie looks at Buzz. Is Lizzie o.k.? She knows about Beth and Coop. Buzz is not going to tell Alan. Lizzie isn’t either though her grandfather deserves better. Doesn’t Buzz want more than Company? He can retire and give more to Lillian. Buzz says that he likes working at Company. It’s a part of his life. It’s a part of who he is. It feels right. You are what you have to be. This is his place.

Beth reads the manuscript up in Coop’s room. Coop says he always tells his students to write about stuff that they know. He wanted to write something real. Beth says this is not real. It’s a fairytale. They can’t happen. Why was she deluding herself? Beth leaves with the manuscript to trash it.

At the farmhouse the phone rings. It’s Alan. Emma sent him the presentation that she did for her family. It’s entitled My Two Mommies which has Alan worried. Olivia says that the presentation is innocent. They are not a family that way. How did it go at school? It went well. Everyone loved it. The teacher got the wrong idea but no big deal. Alan says he hopes that along with everything that he doesn’t have to start worrying about the environment that his granddaughter is living in. She does not have two mothers. Phillip is her father. Alan will be back in Springfield soon then they are going to discuss this before it snowballs. Olivia walks into her bedroom and freaks out. It was just a little kid’s project. Alan doesn’t see it that way. Talk to him. Olivia says no one can talk to Alan when he is like this. This is trouble. He could try and take Emma away from Olivia. She’s been there before and it was hard. She’s not up to it physically right now to take on Alan. Natalia says then move out. Olivia looks at her. Why? Then there is no question. Olivia says hell no. What is wrong with Natalia? Has she listened to nothing that Olivia said before. Natalia is worried about Olivia’s health. Stop the fight before it happens. Olivia says sometime you have to fight.

Frank says thanks to Matt for his help with the repairs. The walk past the window and Matt sees Beth. Frank says not to go in there. First Natalia now Beth who else? Beth is freaking out when the heck is the publisher going to call. Beth is sorry he’s going to lose his book. Coop wants to know if what he wrote is true. Does she care for him? Beth says she can’t do this. She thought she was strong enough. Coop says she is strong enough to do anything. They can’t hide their affair out in public like this while Alan is gone. Do they not realize that all heck is going to break loose when Alan finds out? Beth can’t do this.


In the gazebo, Lizzie pulls out her phone and calls Alan. Where is he? On the plane back to Springfield. Is something wrong? She just wanted to let him know that she’s not going to let him tear down Company. She’s not going soft. She doesn’t care about the Cooper clan. Then what is it? Everyone needs something to hang on and believe in. Phillip became obsessed with business and it took over his life. She can’t let that happen to herself. As Lizzie is talking to Alan, Bill finally comes upon the cabin where Phillip is.

Bill walks up the cabin. The door is open but nobody is there.

Lizzie is waiting in her bedroom. Cyrus arrives. He got her call. Lizzie has made a decision. She’s not going to let others control her decisions it only brings trouble. What happened? Lizzie does have a heart. She just has to learn how to control it. Cyrus smiles and says that it a good plan. Lizzie says she is in charge of her life. What does she want to do first? Lizzie smirks and looks at Cyrus. She leans in and passionately kisses Cyrus. She wants him now. Cyrus smirks and passionately kisses Lizzie back.

Olivia is downstairs in the farmhouse. She can’t do laundry alone. It takes her forever. Natalia has it done in half hour. What does Olivia want? She wants to fight. She doesn’t want to be afraid to fight Alan. Their life together is worth fighting for. She and Emma finally have a real home and damn if she is going to let Alan or anyone take it away. Olivia is going to fight tooth and nail for their family and life together. Olivia sits. Natalia suggests some dinner. Emma would love that.

Frank and Matt are talking at the convenience store. Frank really likes Natalia. She is amazing person. Frank says that for the first time in a long time he could see himself having a life with her. Wow a future. That is serious. So Beth and Coop? Matt knows what it is like to love an older woman. Love is what it is.


Beth and Coop are arguing at Company. What is going on? Coop says he can get rid of the book and erase it but he’s not giving up Beth. She has no clue what to say. Can she really say what they have had the last couple of days is not real? Beth says she can do this. Beth has no choice. Beth always has a choice. Beth and Coop start kissing passionately. Alan arrives outside of Company to talk to Buzz. He finds the door locked. He walks over to the window and sees Beth passionately making love to someone. Alan is furious.

Preview -

Bill is at the cabin and he sees a note written by Phillip. Beth and Coop are in bed after making love. Beth says she can never go back to Alan. Bill walks out and calls Phillip’s name.

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Dayna's In-depth Recap and Charleyfan's Clips: Episode 15597, January 26, 2009

In a hotel room in New York, Alan is happy to see that Lizzie arrived. She wishes he would have recommended the jet instead of commercial air. She had to deal with this annoying person the whole way. Alan questions where Roxie is. Lizzie says she gave Roxie away. She cant have her around while dealing with the business. Alan is impressed. He says that Spaulding will come into dominance again under their leadership. Just then a knock at the door. Alan assumes its the bellman. Its Cyrus instead with Lizzies stuff. He has the briefcase. Lizzie tells him to be careful with it. Cyrus questions what it is. Lizzie says its a model of Springfield. Alan says they will own all of it eventually. Lizzie bends down and looks at the model. Its such a beautiful sight. Alan smirks. Cyrus isnt sure what to make of it.

Bill is in his room at the Beacon when there is a knock on the door. Its Billy. Billy asks where his son is going. Bill says he could lie and say hes going on vacation but actually hes going to find Phillip. Bill got a tip and hes going to check it out. Billy questions if his son has thought it through enough. Bill says he has to do something to save Lizzie from becoming Alans mini me. He really thinks that Phillip can help. Bill is desperate so hes willing to try it. Billy warns Bill that Phillip is a nut job. Hes dangerous. Bill says that Phillip is the best shot at saving Lizzie from Alan.

Billy and Bill are outside by Bills SUV. Billy can get some stuff as well. Bill says thanks but he has to do this himself. Billy says that Bill cant face Phillip alone. He needs backup. Bill has a lot to make up for. Hes still not sure if he was the one that kidnapped Lizzie. If he was.Billy questions if this is penance then. Bill says no. Billy says it also sounds like a fools errand. Bill will know what to do when he gets there. If he leaves now, he can be there by sunset. Bill says he has to step up to earn the right to have Lizzie back in his life.

In New York, Alan explains to Lizzie that he has a bunch of investors handpicked ripe for the plucking. They are all interested in Springfield? Lizzie seems sceptical. Cyrus questions how the investors still have money after the stock market crash? Cyrus is just curious. Lizzie says that is a valid point. Cyrus says they have to be cautious. If dealing with the wrong crowd of dogs, they can turn on you. You can not make the wrong move. Lizzie says the analogy needs work but Cyrus is right. Alan says hes going out for a walk. They can have dinner. Lizzie stops Alan. Alan questions why Lizzie is listening to Cyrus. Its not as if hes a financial wizard. Hes just a private eye. Lizzie agrees but he does know stuff. They better make sure that the investors have solid financials. Alan says hes going to take a walk. After Alan leaves, Cyrus questions if Lizzie is feeling alright. Lizzie says never better. Why is he asking? Is she having second thoughts about this whole business family tap dance idea? Lizzie says that people see her as a young girl that needs to be saved. She wants to be there. She wants to play with the big boys. She suggests they go spend some of those Spaulding bucks. Cyrus and Lizzie leave.


In New York, Cyrus and Lizzie are walking along the streets. Cyrus is carrying many small bags. Hes impressed. Lizzie is quite the power shopper. Lizzie can always spot a terrific pair of shoes. Its impossible to find a good pair of shoes in her size. Cyrus agrees but Lizzie has killer shopping skills. Lizzie stops and looks at Cyrus. She warns him after the mess with Bill, she will never mix business and pleasure again. She doesnt want a lecture from Cyrus. After all he married Alexandra for his pay cheque. Lizzie is only going to focus on business from now on. Lizzie leaves and Cyrus questions what just happened.

Bill says he has everything he needs to find Phillip including his trusty GPS. He will call Billy when he gets there. Hell be there by sunset. Bill leaves. Billy is visibly worried.

A bit later Bill arrives in a spot in the woods. He pulls out a heavy jacket, backpack and his GPS. He heads off looking for the cabin.

Lizzie is in her hotel room in New York when she spots a pink puffball. It was one of Roxies play toys. Lizzie smile then resolves to be stronger. Just then there is knock at the door. Its room service. Well actually its Cyrus with some dirt on one of the investors. An investor is living just down the hall. He left so Cyrus helped himself into the room. Cyrus wanted to pop in and see if his room was bigger. Lizzie says guys are like that. Cyrus smirks. Cyrus takes off his jacket and puts it on the couch. He looks over at Lizzie who is holding the file. Cyrus accidentally found some very private notes that hes pretty sure the investor does not want anyone else to see. Its really good ready. Lizzie blushes and laughs as she reads the report. He would definitely not want this to be public. He would definitely want to keep this hidden. Lizzie thanks Cyrus for being there.

Cyrus and Lizzie are still in the hotel room. Lizzie is reading the paperwork as Cyrus looks at her. What? He was wondering what it was like to live with all this money? She has a bathroom bigger than the house he lived in. It must be nice to have money. Lizzie says that the craziness comes along with the money. Also the pressure of doing good for the people who came before and will come ahead of her. Cyrus says that is a lot of pressure. Lizzie says the trick is not to fight destiny like she was before. She has embrace her fate and become Elizabeth Spaulding. She has to also take the profit that comes with it. Just then Alan peeks his head in. Are they ready for the meeting? Lizzie was born ready. Alan smiles. Cyrus helps Lizzie get her coat on.


Alan, Lizzie and Cyrus arrive at the investor meeting. Alan laughs and says if Lizzie is bringing Cyrus everywhere, why not just keep Roxie instead. Lizzie says that Alan will begin the meeting and then Lizzie will take over. Lizzie takes her seat. Cyrus hands out the paperwork from the meeting. He sits across and looks at Lizzie. The investors arrive. The one that arrives and charms Lizzie is the one that Cyrus got the dirt on. Alan welcomes everyone. Alan says that Springfield is for their taking. It will become a powerhouse in the Midwest. Lizzie passes the prices they are thinking about for the investors. The one investor says they are awfully steep and not realistic. Lizzie says hes used to paying high prices for stuff he cant get at home right. The investor blanches at the news. Cyrus looks at Lizzie as she smiles at him. Alan says that they will have to remodel the town of course. Various building and neighbourhoods will have to go like a certain burger place on 7th Street. Cyrus looks at Alan. Lizzie says Company? Alan says he recently bought the place when it came into hard times. Alan wants to turn it down. Its a good idea right Lizzie? Lizzie is not so sure now as she looks at Cyrus


Dinah is pleading with Shayne not jump off the roof. She tells him to think of all the people at the memorial that love him. Shayne laughs. They love who he was the all American perfect son. Hes not that person anymore. He lost that person when Lara died. Does he really want this? Shayne has nothing left. He cant imagine going on and every day the memory of Lara disappearing. Dinah says that if he jumps then who will be there to remember and tell of Lara. Shayne cant have just the fading memory. Shaynes family is better off without him. Shayne says he saw the sonogram of his baby brother and it made him sick inside. What type of person is sick as the sight of a baby? Dinah says the feelings will come back. Shayne tells Dinah to leave. Dinah cant do that. Dinah steps over the edge. Shayne pleads with her not to do that. Dinah tells Shayne if hes going then hes taking her with him. They can both jump.

Reva, Josh and Jeffrey are shocked to see Edmund in the chapel. Jeffrey says that Edmund should still be in that hospital bed. Josh questions if Edmund is there to mock Shaynes pain. Edmund says he has every right to be there. Lara was his daughter. Reva says that is an awful big coincidence that his daughter and her son were together. Edmund says it was fate. Their lives are intertwined again. Edmund doesnt want to cause trouble for Shayne. He walks to talk to him about Lara. He knows that they are all sceptical about the fact that Lara was his daughter. Edmund understands that. Reva questions how such a beautiful pure soul who was the love of Shaynes life can come from such a vile person like Edmund. Edmund explains that he only knew his daughter for a few weeks. It was the best moments of his life. She was the best of him.

In the chapel, Edmund tells the story of Lara. Jeffrey says it better bloody well be good because they are going to triple check it. Edmund says he was going in and out of consciousness in the hospital when he saw the face of a young woman. She seemed vaguely familiar and reminded Edmund of girl he loved in his youth. He had a short but very deep romance with a woman named Rachel. Lara was Rachel and Edmunds daughter. Lara gave him a reason to live day after day. He couldnt believe that he had such a beautiful daughter. The fact that she would risk her life to save others. Can you imagine a person like that? Edmund looks at Josh and Reva. A decent girl like Lara coming from a man like Edmund. Its some type of cosmic joke. Lara was there week after week with him. She was the best part of him. Jeffrey asks how Edmund ended up in Springfield again? Laras last phone call was about her engagement to Shayne Lewis. She was so happy. It was also the same day ironically that Lara was killed. Edmund cant believe that beautiful light was extinguished. Reva says this is all fine and dandy but does he have proof that he is Laras father? Edmund had the same question. Was this girl just after his money? Edmund had a DNA test done. Jeffrey says that was a pretty good story. Josh seems to believe it. Edmund says that meeting his daughter changed him. Jeffrey says that is hogwash. Jeffrey says story time is over. Jeffrey takes Edmund away. Reva is not sure what to make of what just happened.

On the roof, Shayne tells Dinah to just walk away. Just go. Dinah says shes crazy to try and convince him to stay. Hes got plenty of reasons to live whereas Dinah. Shes got nothing. Dinah says that it should be ladies first right or they can do this together. Shayne says that Dinah is a beautiful woman. Shes got plenty of reasons to live. Shes got everything worth living for. Shayne says that Dinah is the most alive person that he knows. Shes the reason that he came home. Dinah goes to move but Shayne pulls her back a bit too hard and she hits her head. How is she? Hell just have to stick around and find out. Shayne hugs Dinah.


Shayne and Dinah are now at Cedars. She should really have that bump on her head checked out. Shell be in good shape. She may have a bit of a headache though. Shes in good hands. Dinah says he can go. She doesnt need a hero. She says its kind of nice knowing that there is someone in town more screwed up than she is. She needs him to stick around. Shayne says she loves having her around but dont try and stop him from doing it again. Dinah says sorry because she will stop him each time. Dinah says she knows what tough days are like. Last year she was in the hospital after being shot in the head. She was not always as bright as she is now. She knows what its like to go from smart to having to learn everything again. It was frustrating having no memory. She couldnt even remember how to open a door. She knows that hes afraid that he will lose the memory of Lara. Dinah lost her whole life. She never thought about jumping off a roof because of it though. Shayne questions why. She was messed up granted but she was not a coward. Suicide is the cowards way out. It is not heroic. She says that she knows that Shayne is not a coward either. Just then Shaynes phone rings. Dinah takes it and puts it on speaker. Josh asks if Shayne is there. Dinah says that they both are. Josh says good because this concerns Dinah as well. After they left the memorial, Laras father showed up. Shayne is shocked. What did he want? He wanted to share in Shaynes grief. Josh says the shocking thing is that the man was Edmund Winslow. He claims to be Laras father. Dinah and Shayne are shocked. Dinah says they will be over to Company right away.

Jeffrey and Edmund sit in a restaurant. Jeffrey says that there will be men showing up to accompany Edmund to the airport. Edmund better bloody well get on that plane. Jeffrey will make sure that he does. Edmund questions what it was like for Jeffrey when he found out that Ava was his daughter. Edmund says its ironic that they are both fathers now. Jeffrey says there is no comparison. Edmund is s weasel who made everyones lives hell. Edmund admits he was but when he saw Lara he wanted to be a better man. Jeffrey says he cant trust anything that Edmund is saying. Edmund understands that. Edmund says congratulations to Jeffrey about Revas pregnancy. He wonders if they are having a boy or girl. Jeffrey warns Edmund to stay away from his wife and child. Edmund says that so many people loved his daughter. What if it was Ava? Edmund just wants to keep the memory of his daughter alive. Edmund has found religion? Jeffrey is not buying that one. Edmund will keep coming back to Springfield. He will never let go because Shayne is his only link to Lara.

Shayne and Dinah arrive outside of Company. Shayne is nervous about meeting Laras father. Dinah should really see the doc. Shayne lightly touches Dinahs face with his hand. Dinah is fine. Dinah and Shayne head inside and see Josh and Reva. Is this a joke that Edmund is Laras father? Josh say the story was very convincing. There was even a DNA test. Dinah doesnt believe it. Edmund has an angle. Reva questions what. Shes sorry she really wanted the memorial to help Shayne. She thanks Shayne for his beautiful speech. Shayne looks at Dinah. Where is Edmund? Jeffrey is getting him out of town. Just then Edmund rushes in and hugs Shayne.


Shayne pushes Edmund away at Company. Edmund is sorry but Shayne would have been his son in law. Edmund is not going to be a threat he promises. He lost his daughter. He was thinking they could help each other through their grief. Reva asks Jeffrey why Edmund is back. Jeffrey understands because of Ava. Reva gets that. There is a change in Edmund. He just wants to grieve the loss of his daughter. If he can do that then he will leave. Jeffrey will make sure that Edmund never comes close to Reva or the baby. Reva knows. Shayne says there is no way that Edmund can be Laras father. Does he know the personal stuff like the color of her eyes? Her middle name? Anything personal. Shayne just wants one thing. Edmund says that his daughter had blue eyes. Rachel never gave Lara a middle name. When Lara was young, she had a best friend. Lara used that name as a nickname. How is that? Shayne is stunned. She never mentioned him. He cant believe that a man like Edmund has such a beautiful daughter. Reva questions if Lara was such a forgiving woman? Edmund and Shayne says she was. Edmund just has questions that only Shayne can answer. Shayne says that Edmund cant help him with his grief. Edmund says they both loved Lara. Edmund just wants to understand how his daughter died. Was she alone? Was Shayne with her? What happened? Shayne bristles.Reva tells Edmund to back off. Shayne doesnt have to talk until hes ready to. Edmund has to leave now. Edmund thanks everyone for the memorial. When Shayne is ready, Edmund would love to talk to him about Lara. Edmund leaves. Shayne is unsure of what to do.

Shayne looks inside Company from one of the windows. Dinah questions if he is heading back to the roof. Shayne says there is no need to worry about that now. He has to stay and protect his family now that Edmund is back. Edmund can never find out that Lara was killed because of Shayne. Dinah warns Shayne it was not his fault. He can never say those words around Edmund. Edmund left her to die in a fire years ago. Shayne does not want to piss Edmund off. Shayne looks at his family that he has to protect now.

Preview:

Lizzie telling Rick that Alan and Beths wedding will be a disaster. Rick trying to warn Beth as hes walking her down the aisle. Does she really want this for her family? Or does she want someone else. A figure touches Beths hand. Phillip returns in two weeks.

Happy Birthday Guiding Light!

Guiding Light celebrates it's 72nd birthday on January 25, 2009. As such for the anniversary, Charleyfan at YouTube pulled up the classic ITL that Guiding Light did back in 2007. It features a real storyline and history but is told using actors from today. Here is to many more birthdays for Guiding Light. Guiding Light airs Monday to Friday on CBS.

Keep the Light Shining!

Dayna's In-depth Recap and Charleyfan's Clips: Episode 15596, January 23,...

Reva and Josh planning Lara's memorial believing it will help. Reva not sure how it feels to lose love of your life. Josh looks at Reva. He understands perfectly well. Jeffrey enters and suggests cancelling it. Josh says it's not an intervention. It's a memorial. Josh heads off to talk to Shayne.

Dinah is attempting to call Shayne to warn him. He's on his bed with the headphones on trying to drown out the phone calls.

Josh arrives and bangs on door till Shayne answers. Josh happy to see Shayne walking. Reva told him. Shayne figured Reva blabbed to everyone. Shayne offers beer. Josh agrees toasts to walking again. Josh attempts to mention memorial. Shayne bristles and says that he's not interested. Tell Reva to cancel before she starts putting plans together. Reva already did.

Figure listens to Shayne's call and fills a suitcase.

Reva sees Dinah arrive. Dinah suggests cancelling which ticks off Reva. Reva and Dinah start throwing nasty comments at each other as to who knows what is best for Shayne.


Reva and Dinah continue to spar. Reva hits below the belt and then boots Dinah out.

Josh attempts to talk to Shayne but he bristles at the help. Josh says that grief will pass. Lara would... Josh realizes he's stepped over the line. Josh says the memorial is in a half hour. He can go if he wants.

Jeffrey finds a bouquet of flowers for Lara outside with the note " To Lara with love" no answer as to who it is. Reva and Jeffrey are puzzled. It could be Lara's father but how would he know. Shayne could have called him.

Dinah tells Shayne he doesn't have to go. She says he will grieve in his own time. He doesn't need to hear a room say that how much they loved Lara when they didn't know her. Shayne will get there on his own time. There ? Where he will be perfect and all happy. Shayne can't see that happening anytime. Dinah again says he doesn't have to go.


osh arrives back at the chapel. Reva questions if Shayne will be coming. Josh is not sure. They show Josh the flowers. How did Lara's father know? Shayne no say much to Josh. Marina arrives for the memorial. Christina and Remy arrive as well. Reva tells all to sit. It will be starting soon. Without Shayne? They can all talk about Lara. Reva begins just as Shayne and Dinah arrive. All are thankful. Marina starts and tells a mushy story about Shayne and how he's the perfect boyfriend. Shayne shakes his head. Remy then up not sure what to say. Shayne is like a brother to him. Remy emotional so Christina helps. Loretta told her after her mother died that she can't hold onto the grief she has to share it around. Josh then come up. He's adding a new wing to HB's hospital in Lara's memory for dedicated work she and Shayne did. They were both so heroic. Josh and Reva will also do a memorial scholarship for exemplorary people who are true to themselves like Shayne and Lara. Shayne can't hear anymore and decides to speak. Dinah is worried.

Shayne says Lara was his best friend. They had a life planned. Shayne says the last bit he hasn't been living. He's just been existing then Dinah found him. He knows he can be a pain in the butt. Dinah smiles. Shayne says it's good that he came home to everyone. He's tells Josh he can't live with the guilt. Josh is the best man that Shayne had ever known. Wish Josh and Reva still together but Jeffrey must be a decent guy for Reva to put up with him. Shayne says that Reva was right at the hospital. She's a survivor. She has to live for that baby. Shayne has never seen Reva smile so much. Reva says she said they were both survivors.


Reva wishes that Josh and Shayne would come to her house. They can all talk some more. Shayne says he's tired and just wants to rest. Shayne thanks his parents for the memorial. It meant alot. They hope it helped even though they never met Lara. Shayne loves both of his parents. They can't forget that. Shayne leaves. Dinah follows. Reva tells Dinah to leave Shayne alone.

Shayne on the edge of a buiding roof looking down. He's so close just a bit further....Dinah calls out and questions what the heck he's doing. Shayne tells Dinah to leave him alone. She can't do that. So is that what the speech was? A goodbye. He needs to make her understand why he's doing this. Is it a thrill like the train tracks. Shayne then reveals in anger that the train tracks along with everything was his plan. He's not supposed to be there. He's not supposed to be alive. He was trying to kill himself. So rushing into the fire to save Doris? Shayne hoped he would suffocate but no luck. Dinah tells Shayne he survived the blast that killed Lara. Shayne says he saw Lara killed in another blast. It was on him but she was killed. After he saw that.... Shayne didn't care anymore. He walked purposely into a live mine field hoping to be killed as well but no luck. Dinah is horrified and holds onto Shayne. Shayne says if there was justice in the world then he would have been killed.

Reva will take the flowers back to the house. It was good for Shayne. Knock on door. A person who wants to attend the memorial. Its too late. Why does he want to come? He's a friend. The door opens. Reva, Josh and Jeffrey are stunned as they look at Edmund Winslow. Why is he there? Lara was his daughter.

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Reva is beyond ticked at Edmund. She says there is no way by chance that her son and Edmund's daughter were involved. Edmund says that we are all connected. We come into each other's lives for a reason. Dinah meanwhile is pleading with Shayne not to jump. She comes closer to the edge to try and stop him. Just then a scream and the screen fades to blue sky. Does Dinah live? Will Shayne jump? What is Edmund's real connection to Lara? To find out Keep the Light Shining.

Dayna's In-Depth Recap: Episode 15595, January 22, 2009

Finding The Truth

Reva and Shayne both look at the baby’s sonogram. Shayne calls Lara’s father. Jeffrey tries to figure out the truth about Crenshaw. Mallet and Marina decide to be parents. Buzz has a panic attack but is saved by Remy and Christina.

Previously - Shayne revealing the truth about Lara to Dinah as Reva watches. Remy explaining why he ticked off Christina before her MCATs.


Reva is sitting at her desk at Cross Creek when Jeffrey comes in with a huge plate of nachos for her. She has a craving. Reva questions if Jeffrey will be late for work. No, because he’s not heading to work today. Reva has a doctor’s appointment. Reva says that is later. Reva wants Jeffrey to find out who them man was with Lara’s picture. Reva can do the doctor’s appointment alone. Jeffrey is ticked. Reva will take care of their son. Jeffery needs to take care of her son. Shayne is grieving for Lara. Reva agrees never to asks for nachos again. Jeffrey asks if the baby Rambo is o.k. with that. Rambo? Reva says that name is not going to work for their son.

Remy and Christina meet outside. She asks what he is doing. Remy is hurt. No hi how are you husband. Thanks for bringing me a coffee. Christina says all of that then asks what Remy is doing there. Remy wants to take her out for the day. He can keep her company while she is waiting for the MCATs score. He has the ambulance over there. She can come along today. So it’s bring the wife to work day? Remy and Christina head off to work.

There is a knock at the door of Dinah’s place and there stand Mallet and Marina with Maureen. Mallet and Marina caught Maureen shoplifting at the mini mart. Dinah is ticked and tells her little sister to get her butt in the room now.

Shayne is standing by a bridge looking at a picture of Lara. Jeffrey goes to check Shayne’s room for clues and low and behold finds the guy with the cat hat snooping around. Jeffrey grabs him before he can slink away. The guy says that his name is Crenshaw and he works for Lara’s father.

Only love ……

Jeffery tells Crenshaw to spill what he knows. Crenshaw says that Lara disappeared and her father was worried. They have not been in contact for a long time. Jeffrey wants more. Crenshaw questions why he should squeal. Jeffrey shows his badge and says spill. Lara’s father knew that Lara was in Europe last year. He asked Crenshaw to follow her then she disappeared. They just found out that Lara was dead. Crenshaw passes Jeffery a number to contact Lara’s father with. It’s the first of the news. Jeffrey asks where Crenshaw is staying. Room 203 at the Beacon. Jeffery will be there later. Crenshaw better be as well. Crenshaw leaves just as Shayne spots him. Shayne calls out asking what the heck he is doing there. Shayne then turns and finds Jeffrey in his room. Jeffrey is surprised to see Shayne on his feet and walking again. Reva is happy as well. How does Reva know? She saw Shayne at the park. Shayne didn’t see her. He must have been going as she was coming. Reva saw this guy Crenshaw following Shayne and asked for Jeffrey’s help. Who is he? He works for Lara’s father. What can Shayne tell Jeffrey? Nothing. Lara no mention him because he was not in her life. They lost touch. Jeffrey hands Shayne the phone number. Now he can get a hold of Lara’s father. Why is Jeffery there? To make Reva happy.

Reva is at Cross Creek making a video for her son. She says he’s been very busy and kicking her a lot. Reva says that she’s been busy with Shayne as well. Shayne is having a difficult time because he lost the woman he loved. He wanted to make a life with her so she would have been a part of the family. Reva’s sorry she never got to meet Lara. Both of her boys need their mama. Baby boy is about to make his grand entrance. Shayne is dealing with life that is so unfair to him. They all have to take care of each other just in case.

Dinah is attempting to lecture her sister at the Beacon as Mallet and Marina watch. Maureen was lucky that it was people that knew her that caught her. Maureen says the point is not to be caught. She was just trying to help homeless people. Dinah knows that is a line of hogwash and asks Mallet and Marina what Maureen stole. A magazine, tape and a candy bar. Maureen tells another lie. Dinah tells Maureen to go to her room. She doesn’t have a room. Go to Dinah’s bedroom and call Vanessa then. Just get Vanessa’s voicemail. Dinah closes the door. It’s just a cry of attention from Maureen. Is there problems with Matt and Vanessa? They are never home. When they are home they fight. Maureen gets shuffled from one house to another. It’s not fair to her because she’s just a kid. She needs good parents like Mallet and Marina. Marina tries to fight tears. Dinah looks at her and questions what she said wrong this time.

Christina finds Remy checking his phone a lot . What is he doing calling his mistress? No, he’s not. Christina takes the phone and finds out that Remy is snooping at the MCATs website to find out if the scores have been posted. That is too cute. The scores are not up yet. Just then Remy’s pager goes off. They have a call. Remy and Christina take off.

Mallet and Marina look at each other then Dinah at the Beacon. They are putting the baby talk on hold for a bit. They are not rushing into making that decision. It’s not going to work out anyway. Dinah is confused. Mallet and Marina can’t have a child together. Dinah says there are other ways to have kids. They can adopt. Marina asks what that was like for Dinah then pulls back. Dinah says it wasn’t too bad. She was raised by everyone and no one. Any kid that got Mallet and Marina as parents would be very lucky. Mallet and Marina thank Dinah for her thoughts and leave. Dinah walks around her room.


Jeffrey is still snooping in Shayne’s room when his phone rings. It’s Reva who wants to know what the scoop is. Jeffrey says he found the guy. He works for Lara’s father. Reva hadn’t considered that there was a family out there. Jeffrey is just checking out Crenshaw’s story. Reva has to head off to her doctor’s appointment now. Jeffrey can come. Reva says no. Jeffrey gets agitated. Reva fakes that her phone is coming in and out. She can’t hear Jeffrey. Reva says that she hope she heard that right that Jeffrey is going to take care of her son. Reva closes her phone just as Shayne shows up. Reva is beyond happy that Shayne is walking again. He knows that Reva saw him. She would have run up to him but he was too quick. How is he? She’s glad that Shayne told her about Lara. Where is Reva headed off to? Reva has a doctors appointment. Where is Jeffrey? He’s working. He’s not going with her. Jeffrey is doing a very important case. Reva has gone on her own before. No big deal. Shayne says he’ll come along. Reva can’t go to a chemo appointment alone. Reva says it’s not that type of appointment this time. Reva and Shayne leave.

At Cedars, Reva is having a sonogram. She’s all giddy to see a picture of her unborn son. Shayne is distant and detached not really wanting to look at the picture.

Buzz is on the floor on the mini mart after collapsing. Remy and Christina rush up. Buzz couldn’t make it over to Cedars. When did this start? There has been a lot of stuff happening the last couple of days. Is he in pain? Remy explains to Christina that Buzz has a history of heart attacks. Has he been under a lot of stress? Buzz laughs saying it’s something like that. Can Christina be there? They are working together today. Remy does a basic test to check Buzz’s blood pressure. They are going to take him over to Cedars to be checked out. He can then have a stress test. He’s in good hands now.

Dinah watches Maureen sit on the bunk. Dinah tells Maureen to answer the door because that is probably Matt. Can’t Dinah talk to him first? Dinah says sorry. Matt questions how Maureen had money after school. Dinah covers saying it was just a mistake. Maureen says it’s not Dinah’s fault. Matt knows that. He knows that his daughter is not perfect nor does he expect her to be. They are going to have to get together with Vanessa and talk about this. Maureen is going to have to fix this. She will. Dinah tells her little sister to do as Dinah says not as Dinah does. Matt thanks Dinah and takes Maureen home.

Mallet and Marina are at the SPD working on a case. They are surprised it was Dinah’s sister. She’s just a kid who made a mistake. Mallet says kids that age should know right from wrong. Mallet was going to write her up but he knew that Marina would not let that happen. She probably would have gone in front of a judge then headed of to juvie. Marina says all she wants to do is give Maureen a hug and find out what she did that. What does that say about Marina as a cop? Mallet says it shows she would be a great mother. Marina walks over and kisses her husband. Mallet says that is against procedure. Marina says they’ve already broken a couple of rules today. What is another? Marina say it’s funny and ironic that it was Dinah that told them about adoption.

Dinah arrives at Shayne’s room and finds the door open. She heads inside and finds Jeffrey there. Where is Shayne? He’s out. So why is Jeffrey there? Has Shayne told Dinah anything more about Lara? Why does he want to know? Jeffrey says he caught a guy who broke into the room. He’s working for Lara’s father. Dinah knows that Shayne was close to Lara and loved her. What is Dinah going to do now? Jeffrey gave Shayne a number so he can call Lara’s father. Maybe they can talk and he can help Shayne.


Shayne is still detached at the sonogram at Cedars. He should just go call Jeffrey. Reva tells Shayne not to leave. She wants him to look at the sonogram of his brother. Pictures like this give her hope when days are bad. Reva knows there is hope because of her baby boy. Reva tells Shayne that she has been leaving messages for her baby just in case. Jeffrey doesn’t know yet. Reva knows she was not there for Shayne. She wants to leave something for his brother. Reva knows it is possible she may not be there for the baby. Reva asks Shayne to take the video camera for her. She wants a video of the video. She wants to have it to watch at home on the bad days. Reva tells her baby boy that she will see him one day. They will be together. She tells Shayne to look at the picture but he can’t. Reva asks Shayne to say something. He’s really uncomfortable but she keeps pushing. Shayne says no. Reva says she is so hopeful right now. Shayne agrees to say hi and says they have a great mom. He’s done. Shayne has to go now.

Buzz is grouching about being in a wheelchair at Cedars. It was just a panic attack not a heart attack. Christina has had those before. Why is she there? They are playing doctor. Remy blushes at his faux pas and says that Christina will be a doctor soon. Is there any family Buzz wants Remy to call? Buzz says no. Christina says that Buzz is very lucky to have such a huge family. It will all work out fine for all of them. Buzz then asks to get the heck out of the wheelchair again.

Mallet and Marina arrive home. Marina realizes that she forgot to pay the phone bill so she questions how she can be a mother. She will forget something else. They are both so forgetful. What if the baby is allergic to them. ? Can that happen? What if he or she has questions ? Can they answer all of them? Marina says that the family idea is definitely not a go. She can make pasta for dinner. Mallet says sure. He has to go have a shower.

Shayne is walking around Cedars when he sees Reva filling out paperwork. She’s sorry that she made it so hard for him. She doesn’t expect him to get over losing Lara over night. It will get better. Just have to take one day at a time. Eventually things will make sense again. Miracles do happen. Look at both of her sons. Shayne is walking. He did survive that explosion. They both can survive their problems. Shayne loves his mother. He wants her to be around for everything. She has to be dancing on the table at her son’s 50th birthday part. 50th ? Reva is going to have to crunch some numbers on that one. Reva has to be around. Reva says that Shayne did his good deed for the day. He can go and do something fun now.


Dinah and Jeffrey look at each other in Shayne’s room. She wants to help. He feels like he’s being forced to help. What is his problem? Jeffrey says that the kid picked lousy timing to come home. Jeffrey is just trying to figure out Shayne’s story. Jeffrey is worried about his wife and unborn son. Dinah says fine. She will be the one to help Shayne. She knows what it is like to have everyone glaring at you. She is Shayne’s best shot to figuring this all out. Jeffrey leaves. Dinah cleans up Shayne’s room.

Remy and Christina agree to stay around for Buzz . Remy says the test results will not be back for a bit. Test results ! Christina wants to check the MCATs scores first. This is the rest of her life. She is shocked. Remy says they will figure it out. Christina says she made it. Remy and Christina kiss and surprise each other. It was just the moment nothing more. Remy leans in and tenderly kisses his wife again to show it was not just a fluke.

Mallet and Marina work around their house both trying to accept that there will be no kids. They both call out each others name. They want to be parents. They want to adopt a baby and see what happens. Mallet and Marina kiss. They are going to be great parents to any kid because it will be their kid.

Jeffrey thanks a maid for helping him into Mr. Crenshaw’s room. Jeffrey snoops around.

Reva calls out to Dinah outside. Dinah is done with Reva’s venom from the other day. Dinah has not seen Shayne. He’s avoiding her. Reva just saw him. How is he? Hew’s walking. Reva knows that Dinah is a close friend to Shayne. As such Reva is going to stick close to Dinah and make Dinah’s business her own. Reva also wants Dinah’s help on Lara’s funeral tomorrow. Shayne wants one. Reva says no but she’s going to do it. She has a lot to get together before tomorrow. Reva leaves. Dinah shakes her head.

Shayne looks at the card with Lara’s father’s number on it. Shayne calls. It’s is Shayne Lewis. He knew Lara. He didn’t know her dad though. Lara was the best thing that ever happened to Shayne. A man sits on a bed and listens to the phone call. Lara was very special to Shayne. Shayne misses her every day. Shayne is so sorry for Lara’s father’s loss. Shayne closes the phone.

Preview - The memorial begins. Shayne doesn’t want any part of it. Reva, Josh and Jeffrey are shocked when they find out who Lara’s father is.


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Dayna's In-Depth Recap: Episode 15594, January 21, 2009

The Trouble With Love

Previously - Lizzie seeing Beth and Coop together at the Spaulding Mansion. Olivia is attempting to the teacher that she has the wrong assumption about Olivia and Natalia. Beth tries to explain to Lizzie what is happening.

The scene opens with a replay of the kiss at the farmhouse. Olivia tries to explain to Natalia who is not understanding. Exasperated Olivia pulls back and kisses Natalia. Natalia pulls back and asks what the heck that was. That’s what the teacher’s thought they were. They though they were….but we aren’t. If they are not why did Olivia kiss her so passionately.


Lizzie is on the phone with Alan at Towers. No she has not changed her mined about the trip. It’s the most important thing to her. It is all that matters right now. Lizzie turns and sees Coop and Beth canoodling at a table. Lizzie tells Alan she’s all the sudden lost her appetite. Beth is freaking realizing that Lizzie saw her. Beth attempts to go but Coop says that it is his time to explain. Coop tries to catch up to Lizzie before she gets back into the elevator. Lizzie makes the crack that Coop is a writer so he needs experience right. Coop just wants to explain to Lizzie. No he wants her blessing so he can bang her mother. It’s sick and disgusting to Lizzie. Coop cares about Beth. He attempts to touch Lizzie but she recoils. Coop says he’s sorry for hurting her. No he’s not sorry for being with Beth. When did he become a sleazebag that bangs other people’s mothers? Her mother? Lizzie turns and slaps Coop. Coop asks if she feels better. Lizzie slaps Coop again.

Bill tells Rick at Cedars that he needs to contact Phillip. Why would Bill be talking Phillip? Did he stop taking his medication? It can make a person a bit loopy. Bill says no. Lizzie needs help. Rick can’t help because he has no clue where Phillip is. Phillip was a changed man when he left Springfield. Why would Bill want him back? He may be the only one that can save Lizzie.

Only love …..

At Company, Frank is attempting to gather the courage to ask Natalia out on a date. Maybe he can give her some pizza. Buzz says the pizza is not a good idea. It shouldn’t be so hard to ask Natalia out. She recoiled at his kiss. He’s putting her under too much pressure with everything that is happening in her life. Buzz says actually kissing her like that and sweeping her off her feet is very romantic. Frank is just over thinking this. Frank is going to call up Natalia and ask her out but he’s not going to do it why Buzz is there. Buzz agrees to go. Frank says thanks. Frank calls Natalia.

At the farmhouse, the phone rings. Natalia can’t deal with it right now so she slams the phone down. Natalia asks Olivia to say something. Why did she kiss her? Olivia says that sometimes actions are louder than words. She was trying to explain to her what the parents saw after the presentation. Does she have no clue? She didn’t see the looks. The title of the presentation “ My Two Mommies” should have been a clue. Emma? Emma doesn’t see it like that. She’s innocent. She had no clue what the title meant. The teacher even went on about diversity. Did Olivia set her straight that they are not life partners? Olivia laughs for a second. It is funny the miscommunication. Not really. Is she still drunk? A little. She tried to explain to the teacher but she left before she could. Natalia says then they have to head over there and tell her right now. She still thinks they are a couple. Olivia tells Natalia to calm down. It’s no big deal. It’s just a mistake. A mistake that has turned into a huge lie. The teacher thinks that they are a couple which they are not. They have to explain this to the teacher now. Olivia can just send an email. Its not that big. Natalia says she’s heading to the car. Will Olivia be with her?

Rick looks at Bill at Cedars. Is he really shocked that Lizzie is having a problem? Bill kidnapped Lizzie. Why is he helping her? Bill says sarcastically because he feels guilty. Lizzie is not in a good way. If they don’t do anything then Alan will control her. He even brought out Phillip’s old model of Springfield as a vision. She was hurt by Bill. Bill wants to help her but she will not talk to him. Someone has to before Alan turns her into his little Minnie me. Beth? Beth and Lizzie are not talking right now. Lizzie is not listening to anyone. The only person that may be able to reach her is Phillip. Rick tries to explain that Phillip has been absent from Lizzie’s life for a long time. It’s not as if Phillip can come back and just magically fix Lizzie’s life. Does Rick have another plan? If he does Bill is more than willing to listen to it. Rick’s not sure what to say and leaves. Bill is exasperated.


Coop tries to explain to Lizzie what happened as they leave Towers. Lizzie really doesn’t want to listen. Coop is really a cradle robber. Coop laughs and says that is actually Beth’s job right. So he’s a stalker instead? Lizzie says that is not funny. This is beyond messed up. Beth is finally happy does that not matter to Lizzie. Lizzie isn’t sure what wigs her out more. Lizzie’s ex fiancé is involved with her mother while her mother is lying to her grandfather. This is beyond messed up. Beth is practically married to Alan. Lizzie tries to leave. Coop says that this is reason 27. Lizzie is hurt right now so maybe she can’t handle see her mother happy. Lizzie is disgusted that Coop thinks that she is jealous of her mother. Lizzie says she’s not jealous of their cheap dirty sex. Where do they do it in cheap hotels? Bill and Lizzie had something real. Beth and Coop are just cheap. Is that all that Lizzie thinks it is? Coop says it’s a lot more. He cares for Beth deeply. He’s pretty sure that Beth feels the same way about him as well. Lizzie can’t deal with the strong feelings and attempts to leave. This changes a lot of things for her. Yeah, it’s even more disgusting. Love just messes up things. It messes with people’s heads. It makes them even more miserable when they realize what they could have had. Coop hates to see Lizzie so sad and shutdown. Lizzie is making changes in her life. She tells Coop to walk away from Beth before Alan finds out. She is not going to let Coop destroy Alan with this affair. Coop can’t walk away from Beth. Lizzie says that is a shame because he’s going to be sorry when she’s done with him. She’s going to ruin him. Coop is in shock as Lizzie walks away.

Bill arrives at a bar and finds Cyrus sitting there. Bill asks where she is? Cyrus says that Bill is going to have to be a bit more specific in his description. Cyrus can’t read minds. Where is Lizzie? Well if Lizzie wanted Bill to find her then she would have told him. Bill blew it big time with Lizzie.

Coop stops Lizzie at her car. How can she flip as switch and become so cold so Alan like? Why is she defending Alan after everything that he has done to her. Alan has always been there for her. He’s always had the right intentions. Beth is happy that has to count for something. The Lizzie that Coop knew and feel in love with would have cared about her mother’s happiness. Lizzie better wake up and realize who she is changing into. When Lizzie does she’ll hate what he sees. Lizzie looks at Coop and asks if this is his attempt at being her stepfather. She’s not impressed. Can Coop please get away from her car. Coop leaves.

Natalia is all fidgety at the school as she waits for the teacher. Olivia tells her to stop. Where is the teacher? Well it’s after hours so it will take a bit for her to come in. Natalia really needs to resolve this. Nothing happened between them so why is it such a big deal. How is Olivia all happy at the parents and teacher thinking they are lesbians. Who cares?! It was just a couple of parents not the whole school. Emma is just a little girl. She had no clue what she wrote. She was talking about her two mommies nothing more. Natalia says this is scandalous. They care for each other. Natalia is blowing this way out of proportion. Just a couple of people know. More will know when it goes on the internet. Maybe they can…take Emma’s picture down. Imagine how Emma will feel. Natalia realizes that. She doesn’t want to do that to Emma. Olivia reminds Natalia that Emma is her daughter. She will be making the decisions for her. Olivia leaves to find the teacher.

Lizzie is putting her bags in the car when she sees Bill playing with Roxie.

Lizzie can’t move so Bill walks over with Roxie. It’s obvious that Roxie still misses Lizzie. Lizzie says that Roxie just misses her because she was the one that gave Roxie food. She has to get going soon and catch her plane to New York. Bill says that is fine. He’s just out walking his dog. His? Bill took Roxie in. Lillian couldn’t find a home for her. She’s a little high maintenance but they get along fine. Lizzie says that his room smells horrible. She didn’t’ want Roxie to live with a drunk. Bill says then it’s good he’s walking and not driving. Lizzie can’t believe this. Bill says it doesn’t matter. Roxie is not her dog anymore. She can let Bill focus on Roxie and she can head off and do her work with Alan. Lizzie tells Bill not to forget to take Roxie to the park to chase the ducks. Roxie loves to do that. Bill and Roxie take off. Lizzie is in tears as she heads back to her car.

Beth walks into the Spaulding Mansion with Rick. She looks beautiful today. Payton is getting so big. She’s growing up. Beth says it will not be long before Payton is wearing some of Lizzie’s dresses. Beth is sorry for hurting Rick. Rick likes to hear what Payton is doing. Beth is glad that Rick came by. Rick actually came to see Lizzie. Bill told him that Lizzie is in trouble. Bill actually asked Rick to find Phillip for him. Phillip? If Rick knew he would tell Beth right. Why did Bill ask him? He was worried about Lizzie. Beth says she doesn’t know. She’s not exactly on speaking terms with Lizzie right now. Beth stands up and grabs a pair of drinks for her and Rick. Beth says she’s seeing someone new. Someone who is not Alan right. Beth blushes as she confides that it’s Coop. Coop Bradshaw? Lizzie’s Coop? Coop makes Beth happy. She needs Rick to say something supportive. Rick says that Coop is younger than Alan which is a good thing right. Beth smiles. She asks if she tells Rick something will he tell her the truth.

Coop walks into Company and finds Frank and Buzz there. Coop asks if Frank can flag and ID of a person coming back on a flight. Frank can but who is the person. Alan? Why would Coop want to do that with Alan? Does it have to do with the menu? No it has nothing to do with the menu. Buzz shows up. When is he coming back? Coop says he wants to know because he’s dating Beth and Alan has no clue. Frank is stunned and ticked. Is this some sick joke? What does Buzz have to say? Buzz has known about this for weeks. This is not Frank’s concern. Frank says this is if Coop is suicidal. Coop is tired of the lectures about what he can and can not do.

Natalia is all spooked when she sees the teacher. The teacher asks if there is a problem with Emma? Natalia asks if Olivia saw her. They must have missed each other. What is the problem? Natalia says she has to come clean with something. The thing what people think they are doing is wrong. It’s the wrong idea. They got the wrong idea from the presentation. Emma is just a little girl. She has no clue she was going to leave that impression with her presentation. It’s the wrong impression. Olivia and Natalia are not together that way. They are just a couple of friends who happen to share a house. They are roommates then. The teacher is sorry for getting the wrong idea. It all really started when Olivia hired Natalia as her assistant. Natalia had just bought a new house and needed help with the rent. Natalia was just helping out because of Olivia’s heart condition. Teacher is sorry to have suspected more since they are just roommates. Olivia is hurt by the words. Natalia says that they are more than that. They are a family just like Emma said with my two mommies. They are just not a couple that way. They do mean a lot to each other. They do lean on each other. They were support when times got really tough. Natalia never thought she would find this type of family again after her husband died. She and her son have a family. They help each other. They support each other and help each other. If that is not a family then Natalia is not sure what family is. Olivia is touched by her words.

Beth returns back into the Spaulding room. She says that there are a lot of things with the staff since Alan has been gone. So Alan has no clue? Is Beth going to tell him the truth? Beth is not sure. Rick says that turned out great the last time with Mel right. Lizzie is so angry with her right now. She even gave up Roxie because she thought she couldn’t take care of her. Beth has no clue what to do for her daughter. Lizzie is shutting down. Rick asks Beth if she believes that Bill loves Lizzie? He does. Rick leaves.

Frank and Coop chat over many beers as Buzz sweeps the floor. Frank is trying to reason with his little brother before this nuclear missile goes off. Buzz grasps his chest for a second. Frank tells Buzz to relax. He’s been working hard all day. Buzz says he’s can’t rest not while his son is sleeping with the wife of his new landlord. Buzz collapses to the floor. Coop and Frank rush over. Buzz says he’s fine. Coop and Frank want to take him over to the Cedars. Buzz refuses. He’s fine. Buzz says a man his age just wants to see his boys happy. Frank says no matter what he’s going to save Coop from his mistake.

Olivia and Natalia are at the farmhouse. Olivia suggests take out for supper. Natalia says actually Frank offered to take her out to dinner tonight. She’s not going to play hard to get and torture the guy. Natalia can’t do that. Olivia? Olivia will be fine. She’ll have dinner with Emma. They can watch a movie together. Olivia is glad that they got the truth out. Natalia is as well. Natalia leaves.

Lizzie is in tears in her car when Cyrus shows up. Lizzie rolls down her window and looks at Cyrus. Cyrus thought she was going to be on the plane. She was but she saw Bill with Roxie. He adopted her. He wasn’t even going to tell Lizzie so Lizzie has to deal with Roxie being so close. She can’t do this. Cyrus says she can just not take the trip. She can turn the car around and just head home. She can even go shopping. It would do wonders for the economy. Lizzie says that Alan is so good at shutting down her emotions. He knows how to keep his eye on the prize. She had no clue how hard it was going to be. She almost caved when she saw Bill. She was going to run over to him. She has to be stronger then that. Cyrus says that Alan is not strong. Does Lizzie not think that Alan wonders about all his mistakes, all the people that he has pushed away. So he just wants her to give up? She can’t do this. Cyrus says she can’t give up on love. Lizzie says that Cyrus should stop listening to her. Lizzie wishes that Cyrus would not pay so much attention to her.

Later on Frank surprises Natalia with dinner at Company. She surprises him with a kiss. Olivia is home and not happy about eating alone. Natalia’s words worry her more than she thought. Buzz walks down the stairs and sees Frank and Natalia kissing. He sits on the bench and grabs his chest.

Coop and Beth laugh outside and kiss. Lizzie sits in her passenger seat as Cyrus sits beside her. Bill is drinking booze in his room when he notices a note. There is info on how to contact Phillip.


Preview - Alan and Lizzie preparing the business meeting. Lizzie tells Alan and Cyrus that she wants to be there. Cyrus watches as Lizzie works.


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Comments from GLMP: January 21 2009

dgct2 Posted: Jan 21 2009, 01:23 PM

I guess Olivia and Natalia have some great scenes today. The L word is mentioned. Natalia wants to set the teacher straight.

Lizzie also has some choice words and slaps for Coop after she sees him and Beth canoodling at Towers.

Buzz has an episode today while sweeping at Company. I hope he's all right. I think it's just all the stress.

Cyrus and Lizzie share some more moments again. Bill goes to Cyrus to ask about Lizzie. Bill knows that he screwed up. Cyrus finds Lizzie after she's seen Bill with Roxie. Cyrus comforts her. Cyrus Bill and Lizzie are in the previews.

Beth has some words for Rick. She's asking for his support. Don't send him daggers Tracey for his comments about Alan. I think Rick was being sarcastic or at least I hope.

Bill gets news from a contact about PHILLIP !

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smiley Posted: Jan 21 2009, 04:17 PM

I thought the scene where Natalia attempted to explain her relationship with Olivia to Mrs. Jennings was great. There was such emotion when Olivia overheard Natalia describing the two as "just roommates" and the look on her face was heartbreaking. And then when Natalia went on to say what a family really is...I loved it. I think the writing for the Olivia/Natalia scenes is very very good.

I was also happy to catch a glimpse of Rick today!

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JaneW Posted: Jan 21 2009, 07:04 PM

QUOTE (smiley @ Jan 21 2009, 04:17 PM)
I thought the scene where Natalia attempted to explain her relationship with Olivia to Mrs. Jennings was great. There was such emotion when Olivia overheard Natalia describing the two as "just roommates" and the look on her face was heartbreaking. And then when Natalia went on to say what a family really is...I loved it. I think the writing for the Olivia/Natalia scenes is very very good.

I was also happy to catch a glimpse of Rick today!

smiley, you are right on with this assessment! The beauty of the emotions of both women while Natalia was explaining their unusual family situation to the teacher was overwhelming. I think Olivia may be more involved with Nat than she expects to be! Things are sure heating up in Springfield!!

I also loved seeing Rick! Thanks for mentioning this rock of Springfield.

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Spauldingfan Posted: Jan 21 2009, 07:14 PM

Dayna, Rick has been on my you know what list for quite some time.

I loved Lizzie again today! Her comments in the elevator were the best! I cheered when she slapped Coop, not once but twice! He deserves whatever he gets. He is clueless and Beth is in some weird dream world if she thinks she has a future with Coop.

I thought Frank and Buzz were hysterical with their comments, still trying to get Coop to wake up out of the fantasy novel in his head! I like Buzz's wise cracks!

Natalia and Olivia! While Nat has to be one of the most clueless people in the world when it comes to the whole connotation of "my two mommies" the story continues to be well written and enjoyable. What I liked was the fact that Nat told the teacher that while they are not a couple they do love each other. No matter what direction this story takes, I am glad to see them showing two people in a close relationship. All too often relationships on TV are about sex, and not the heart. It is possible for two people to love each other and share a bond without it being about sex.

Dayna, I enjoyed Cyrus and Lizzie. It will come as no surprise that I enjoyed hearing him show that he has an understanding of why Alan does what he does. We have now seen Lillian and Cyrus touch upon this. It really makes me wonder what we are going to see happen when Alan finally does learn the truth. They have given Alan his humanity back, and I hope they don't take it away completely.

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intothelight Posted: Jan 21 2009, 08:14 PM

I loved today's show-very soapy overall and the set-up for moving the sl along (except Bizzie-they just keep spinning around like water in a drain! )

I got a real kick out of Lizzie whomping on Coop not once but twice! She never was very Zen about things, so I could see her not considering that she's was banging her mom's ex husband/lover.

I loved Beth and Rick-just seeing them interact. I really think this Coopfest is her trying deperately to feel like the high-school prom queen again. For me, there's just too many men and too much water that had gone under that "bridge"

Man-Lizzie must be blind-Cyrus was looking very hot today! Actually, Marcy looked so beautiful in the natural light today as well. I loved Bill and the dog-they make a good pair.

Poor Buzz and Frank. Buzz for his health and Frank because Nat still didn't look that into him after kiss No. 2.

I'm really enjoying the Liv/Nat sl. I don't know where it's headed, but it's been done very well up to this point. If they keep slowly crafting it like they have, I'll enjoy either outcome.

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stephw27 Posted: Jan 21 2009, 08:48 PM

QUOTE (intothelight @ Jan 21 2009, 08:14 PM)
I loved today's show-very soapy overall and the set-up for moving the sl along (except Bizzie-they just keep spinning around like water in a drain! )


I love that!!

Pretty good show today!

Lizzie sure let Coop have it! Though I will say the line that cracked me up was when she said her mom was "Practically married to her grandfather." That sounds so wrong! Of course her ex-fiance "banging" her mother doesn't sound very good either! I also did like Lizzie and Cyrus together towards the end today.

Looks to me like Olivia is alot more into Natalia than Natalia is in to her. Though it doesn't look like Natalia is much into Frank either! I still can't get over how naive they were playing Nataila though. I did like her talk with the teacher though and setting things straight, though it seemed Olivia was crestfallen at when she first walked in and heard Nat's comments.

I still feel bad for Rick getting the shaft from Beth and now she is giving it to Alan. Beth does not know the tangled web that she is weaving.

Interesting that Bill is going to find Phillip, now if only he could bring Sarah home to Lizzie. I agree that Lizzie does need her father, but, I think she needs her daughter even more.

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intothelight Posted: Jan 21 2009, 09:05 PM

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Interesting that Bill is going to find Phillip, now if only he could bring Sarah home to Lizzie. I agree that Lizzie does need her father, but, I think she needs her daughter even more.


I so agree with that. I got a kick on one of the other boards yesterday-all they could talk about was Lizzie giving up her dog! While I love animals and they do become like part of the family, your daughter is family! There was less talk when she gave up Sarah!

The poor wirters were probably biting nails over the "kiss" controversy airing and Roxie stole the show!

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elisa trapt Posted: Jan 21 2009, 10:01 PM

Rick kinda cracked me up today - "Well, he's younger than Alan." Poor Beth, she's just not getting much support, is she?

I thought Buzz's comment to Frank was very telling today - "A kiss can change everything." Hmmm....Frank's kiss didn't seem to have nearly the impact on Natalia that Olivia's did. Frank just isn't lucky in love. It's sort of too bad too b/c I think there could have been something there. Who knows, maybe there will be, but right now I'm much more interested in what's going on b/w Natalia and Olivia. Perhaps we're going to get an unconventional triangle - Natalia can choose steady, realiable Frank, or throw complete caution to the wind w/ Olivia.

I'd say Olivia is definitely considering the possibilities that Emma inadvertantly brought up. Natalia isn't there yet, but I'm willing to bet she might start to think about them too. I'm going to be very curious to see if they bring her Catholocism into it, and what it would mean in terms of her faith.

Bill and Lizzie . I don't know what it is, but I just can't muster up any emotion for these two. It truly doesn't matter to me if they're together or not.

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rmw Posted: Jan 22 2009, 08:50 AM

Another excellent show today. Finally an episode where I enjoyed Rick, I enjoy for the moment. I loved his talk with Beth. At the end of the showed it reaffirmed to me, Rick knows where Philips residing.

Another surprise for me, I felt bad for Bill today. The Jim Beam bottle isn’t going to do him any favors. I do like Bill and Lizzie as a couple. All though it’s been a very long process, most of time endless boredom. I just didn’t like Alan interfering with who Lizzie should love. They truly love each other.


My heart goes out to Buzz; I hope he will be all right. Loved Frankies reaction to
finding out about Coop and Beth. Coop and Beth are living in lover’s paradise right now. Looking forward to how the show will be writing Coop out.

Loved Jessica's L today.


I’ve liked Cyrus and Lizzy’s friendship. All though slightly tainted in my opinion.
Cyrus will be another disappointment to her when she finds out about Cyrus/Grady’s involvement in her kidnapping.


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Guiding Light gets better and better! Have you watched it lately? You will be amazed!

The production team is doing a great job with the new production model. The sound is great. I love the permanent sets as well as the wonderful outdoor scenes. The filming has returned to a classic look, with each shot framed to perfection, and the editing is smooth between camera angles. It all seems real and natural.

Then there are the stories! They are much improving! I was not thrilled when they had an off screen romance between Beth and Coop come to the forefront, but now I am really enjoying the performances of Beth Chamberlain as Beth Raines and John Driscoll as Coop. These two actors are making the story work as it heads to its inevitable crashing end.

Lizzie's kidnapping story has gone on a bit too long, but it is developing in ways that allow many possibilities. Morever, Marcy Rylan has risen to the task and made this story work. Now that Cyrus and Lizzie seem to be taking an interest in one another, the possibilities are tantalizing, to say the least!

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