>>Who's Who (Part 2) >>Scripted by A >> >>Our story so far: After teaming up Hart,Ross and Blake seize ownership of >WSPR from Roger. Roger holds up Dinah's the divorce proceedings, so Blake >and Hart go to the penthouse to confront him, after a bitter argument, they >leave in the middle of a snowstorm. They are hit by a snowplow and rushed to >Cedars. >>Hart is seriously injured. It is through the search for a blood donor that >it is discovered that Roger is not Hart's father. Upon discovering this fact >Roger goes into a rage, Holly worried about what he may do, follows him to >the Penthouse. >> >>Scene 1 >> >>Cut to the P{enthouse. >> >>Roger is caressing a hand gun...slowly methodically loading the bullets >into the clip. Enjoying the coolness and sense of absolute power. >> >>Roger to himself >>'You've ruined my life for the last time Dr. Edward Bauer,. Springfield's >most upstanding and self-righteous citizen. >> >>He stares at the gun, mesmerized by the glint of the cold steel. >> >>"Ross Marler..don't think you're getting off that easily. You took my >firstborn, my greatest achievement. The one person that I ever loved >absolutely..You turned her into something I don't even recognize...well you >destroyed her..now I'll destroy you.' >> >>Holly arrives at the Penthouse, the door is unlocked so she walk in, she >sees Roger talking to himself and staring at the gun. In a panic she hollers.. >> >>"Roger No' >> >>Roger surprised acts instinctively, spins around and fixes the gun on her >> >>Holly: Its not that bad...it not worth this. >>Roger:(snidely)They've taken and taken from me..they've destroyed my >ambition, my reputation, they have taken my children..its time to even the >scales. >> >>Holly realizes her concern was founded, he is rambling like a man possessed. >> >>Holly:Roger..get a grip and tell me what you are talking about. >> >>He laughs, and looks at her comprehending . >> >>Roger "You thought I was going to shoot myself. Hol, you always were >melodramatic. Relax I am just going to exact some long overdue justice >> >>Turns and points the gun at an imaginary target. >>Makes a popping noise.'One for Ed and one for Ross..after all it is only >fair an eye for an eye, and they each took one of my children. >> >>Holly:(horrified) Roger you are crazy? >>Roger: Would you testify to that Hol? >> >>Roger thinks about how absolutely captivating she looks even at 8 months >pregnant, no awkwardness, just a slight glow and contented aura. She walks >over and take a hold of the gun ..he lets it go. She puts it into the >nightstand, Roger resignedly sits on the edge of the bed. >> >>Holly stands in front of him. >> >>Holly: I won't testify to anything. I know you are hurt and angry, and you >want to lash out..but believe me this will not get your children back. >> >>Roger puts his head in his hands, in a voice filled with desperation. >>"I've lost them for good...I've lost you..I've lost everything that makes >my life worth living >> >>Holly settles on the bed beside him, looks at him and she can't quite hide >the genuine caring in her voice. >> >>'Roger get over the pity party. The people that you are claiming to love >have been through a great trauma, Hart is fighting for his life as we speak. >> >>Roger is overwhelmed with grief and guilt, he grabs Holly's hands >> >>"Its all my fault..all of it.' >> >>He then relates how Blake and Hart came to him and how he had purposely set >Blake off.. >>Holly sees real remorse for the first time in a long time. She impulsively >hugs him to give him comfort. Roger amazed at her generosity and kindness >clings to her, never wanting to let go. A few moments pass and they settle >back on the bed to talk. >> >>'Holly where am I going to start picking up the pieces?" >> >>Holly:Well there is *always* your daughter. >> >>Roger's laugh sounds hollow. >>"Chrissy..Chrissy cannot stand the sight of me and I have to admit I am >still angry over her betrayal. >>Holly frowns "You know you two are so much alike at times it is frightening.. >> >>Roger raises an eyebrow unconvinced. >>Holly:Its true, if you feel threatened or hurt you lash out at the people >who care for you most. >> >>Roger:(earnestly)When did I ever betray her? I loved her and I have always >only ever looked out for her best.. >> >>Holly rolls her eyes and shakes her head.. >> >>Holly: Save your breath Roger. You were out to get Ross, and she got you >first..you should have been proud. >> >>Roger(small grin)Well she did pull it off. >>Holly: Is that a small hint of admiration I detect? >>Roger: I miss her so much, don't you understand..that is why Hart became so >important. I no longer had a place in Chrissy's life... >> >>Holly finishes his thought. >>'So you blot her out by replacing her with Hart. Fate is cruel' >>Roger brightening a little >>"But not so cruel, you are here with me. >> >>Holly:(exasperated)Roger, I am not her with you. I' m here to save you >from yourself. >> >>Roger:Well my angel of mercy, I don't care why you're here, I'm just glad >you are. >> >>Holly: I want to call the hospital. >> >>Roger leans towards the nightstand, picks up the cell phone and hands it to >her. He thinks how that in the midst of all this she seems..serene.He >grudgingly admits how much this pregnancy seems to agree with her. >> >>He hands her the phone. >>She leans back against the headboard, dials, running her fingers through >her hair as she waits. >> >>Ed:Holly? >> >>Holly: Yes..Ed..how is she doing? >> >>Ed: She is resting comfortably. >> >>Holly:(tentatively) And the baby? >> >>Ed: Ross asked me to tell you that the 'babies' are doing fine. >> >>Holly: Babies. >> >>Ed: Yes..looks like you'll be a grandma twice >> >>Holly: Can I talk to her? >> >>Ed: I just check in on her and she is sleeping. I looked for you but you >were gone. >> >>Holly: Yes well something..never mind. >> >>Ed: Well you'll be able to see her in the morning. She needs you. >> >>Holly: But she's ok? >> >>Ed(Laughs) Overwhelmed >> >>Holly: What is the news on Hart? >> >>Roger's ears perk up. >> >>Ed: The procedure went well. The next 48 are critical. I've got to >go..goodnight. >> >>Holly: Thanks Ed..goodnight. >> >>Roger takes the phone. >> >>"Well: He looks at her expectantly. >> >>Holly: He came through the operation, but his condition is still critical >> >>Roger: But it looks good? >> >>Holly: Yes >> >>Holly pats the bed, come on sit back down. >>Roger goes to the cabinet and pours himself a drink. >> >>Roger: Can I get you something? >> >>Holly: Cocoa would be nice. >> >>Roger: One Cocoa coming right up. >> >>Holly takes the pillows and arranges them behind her back..moments later >Roger returns with a scotch and a steaming mug of cocoa. After handing her >the mug he moves his discarded jacket and sits beside her on the bed. >> >>Concentrating on his drink. >> >>Roger: How's Chrissy? >> >>Holly: You care? >> >>Roger: Of course I care..Holly.. what kind of question is that? >> >>Holly just gives him that knowing look. >> >>Roger: I'll always care. I guess sometimes I just care too much. >> >>Holly: Don't make yourself the victim here. You know sometimes she is so >much like you it is frightening. That *is* how she bested you. >> >>Roger looks her in the eyes. >> >>Roger: Good thing she got her mother's good looks..and sarcastic tongue. >> >>She sips on the cocoa and peers at him over the top of her mug. >> >>Roger: I guess even I have to admit it was a rather clever maneuver. And >just for arguments sake..we'll say that I deserved it. >> >>An amused expression crosses Holly's face. >> >>Holly: You deserved it! >> >>Roger: Be that as it may...how do I make it up to her? >> >>Holly: I'm not sure you can. Proceed very carefully, otherwise she is going >to think you are only turning to her because you lost Hart. >> >>Roger's eyes dart away from Holly's un-nerving stare >> >>Holly: Dammit Roger, that's it isn't it? >> >>Roger: No Hol..I swear. I love Chrissy and I'd do anything for her. >> >>Holly: If that is true... >> >>Roger: It is >> >>Holly: Then stay out of her marriage. >> >>Roger turns his eyes away, she can tell he is preparing to go off on >another tirade. >> >>Holly turns her body towards him...takes his face between her hands and scold. >> >>Holly: Listen to me >> >>Roger: Do I have a choice/" >> >>Holly: No..not if you are sincere" >> >>Roger doesn't hear a word she says, he is concentrating on the warmth of >her fingertips against his cheek. The wonderful way she smells at such close >proximity..the little laugh lines around her eyes..her utterly kiss-able >lips. He lifts his eyes to hers, and for a fleeting moment they share >something. He calls it desire, she convinces herself it is pity. She softly >caresses his cheek and then lets her hand fall away. >>He enjoys seeing her flustered...if he can still get to her..then there is >always hope. >> >>Holly: Are you listening? >> >>Roger: I am absolutely captivated. >> >>Holly: She is going to have twins. >> >>Roger: Who is having twins? >> >>Holly: Roger! >> >>Roger: Oh Chrissy...Chrissy is having twins? I can't believe *our* little >girl...well its just.. >> >>Holly: Overwhelming...well at least that must be how she is feeling. >> >>Roger: It is difficult to imagine her as someone's mother. >> >>Holly: Well in spite of us she will do fine, she is a very capable and >loving young woman. >> >>Roger: I know, she just got caught in so much. Maybe everything I did wrong >with her, I can finally get right with her children...*my* grandchildren. >> >>Holly rolls her eyes..settles back and unable to fight it any longer, she >drifts off to sleep. Roger quite content to have her beside him. Slowly >absorbs every detail. Once again struck by the intensity of the feelings he >still harbors for her. On his look of longing..Fade to black. >> >>Scene 2 >> >>Opens in Blake's hospital room. >> >>Blake rouses slowly from sleep and rolls over to the warm spot of the bed, >vacated by Ross only moments earlier. She softly pats her stomach to >reassure herself. Besides a stiff neck and a slight headache everything >seems fine. >> >>Carefully she gets out of bed. The cold floors drive off the remaining >drowsiness, and she heads off in search of Hart. Finding him in the ICU she >slips in un-noticed. Except for the wires and monitors he looks fine. >> >>Blake: Hi Hart. I'm so sorry this is all my fault...I should not have...oh >forget that.. >> >>She gently pushes the hair from his eyes, and thinks how handsome he is. >> >>'What I wanted to say is I love you, and I need you now more than ever >...so you have to get better" >> >>Hart squeezes her hand..opens his eyes.. >> >>"I love you too Blake' >> >>Blake is startled but elated, she pulls up a chair. >> >>"How are you?" >>"Well I've seen better days..I have one hell of a headache" >> >>Blake: Well you concentrate on getting better..remember you are going to be >an uncle. >> >>Hart:(concerned) The baby is ok? >> >>Blake: The babies are fine...we are having twins..do you know what that means? >> >>Hart; Twice the diaper duty? >> >>Blake: I'm in so much trouble. I know less about motherhood than I know >about cooking. >> >>Hart grimaces in pain as he tries to hold back a laugh. >> >>Blake: I'm sorry, I guess I should stop rambling on and let your doctors >know you are awake. >> >>She leans down and kisses him gently on the forehead and leaves his >room..off in search of his doctor. >> >>Cut to Ed and Fletcher in the waiting room. >> >>Fletcher is carrying juice and muffins and he is looking for Holly. >> >>Fletch: Hey Ed...have you seen Red? >>Ed: No..is she back so earlier? >>Fletch: Back? She never left. >>Ed: Are you sure...I just assumed when she called in.. >> >>Looks up to see Roger. >> >>Ed: Roger >> >>Roger: How is Hart? >> >>Ed: Surgery went well >> >>Roger: Did you re-run the test. >> >>Ed: No..as I explained last night...we ran them >> >>Roger: I don't care how many times they were run yesterday...I want them >done again TODAY! >> >>Ed turns away. Roger grabs a hold of him and spins him around. >> >>Roger: Don't get all high and mighty with me..and don't brush me off..this >is *my* son we are talking about. >> >>Ed: No..appparently he is not your son. >> >>Roger: Even for you this is cold...what if for instance there was a small >chance that Michelle wasn't your daughter...wouldn't you want to know for sure. >> >>Ed pales..Fletch catches his look and starts to wonder. >> >>Cut to the Penthouse. >> >>Holly awakes...it takes her a few minutes to get her bearings. >> >>holly: Roger..Roger..I am leaving now. >> >>When her only answer is silence she checks around, he is nowhere to be >found. She makes a bee-line for the night table..dread seizes her. The gun >is gone and so is the ammo clip. She throws on her coat and rushes for her car. >> >>Cut to the hospital. >> >>The argument between Roger and Ed is heated as Ross walks in. >> >>Ross: Oh for crying out loud Roger..just leave..you aren't wanted here. >> >>Roger: Not until I've seen Chrissy...and this pompous jerk agrees to re-run >Hart's blood test. >> >>Ross:(incredulously)You want to see Blake? Do the words no chance in hell >mean anything to you? >> >>Roger: She is my daughter you can't stop me. >> >>Ross: Whatever it takes Roger...whatever it takes. >> >>Roger: Well her mother thought... >> >>Fletch: Holly...what does Holly have to do with this? >> >>Roger(looking smug) Holly, well Holly spent the night with me last night. >> >>Fletch:(laughs) More delusions Rog...my wife was here with her daughter >> >>Fletch turns to Ed and Ross for backup...to Ed >>"Right" Ed shifts his eyes >> >>To Ross >>Fletch: She was with Blake. >> >>Ross: I was with Blake all night. >> >>Roger: She is probably waking smelling the rose I left on her pillow as we >speak. >> >>Fletch no longer feeling quite so confident. >> >>Flectch: You lying son of a >> >>Roger to Ed: Come on Ed..you tell Fletch how it is. Holly runs to any >available man for comfort, but for understanding and sex.. >> >>Ed: Roger shut up! >> >>Roger enjoying this game immensely remains unemotional. >>Holly rushes in..looking frantically at Roger. Fletcher catches the look >and it confirms her guilt. HE breaks inside for one moment the anger and >hurt are directly fully at Roger. He lunges catching Roger by surprise..the >gun clatters to the floor..Roger reaches for it but Fletcher beats him to it. >> >>Feeling slightly alarmed >> >>Roger: I'll take that. >>Fletch: Yes you will, someone should have done this years ago >> >>Fletch's finger slowly starts to squeeze the trigger..as if in slow motion >everything seems perfectly still..suddenly the stillness is broken as Roger >lunges forward..the gun goes off..two distinctive..sharp shots ring out. >> >>Fletcher pulls back and drops the gun . It is as though the gun were a hot >metal searing his hand.. >> >>Blake's blood curddling scream breaks the errie silence..as all eyes turn >to her...a bright red spot starts spread very rapidly on her gown. >> >> >> >> > > > "Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out." Linda Bowles