>>Subject: Starry Night's Guiding Light >> >> >> >>>STARRY NIGHT'S GUIDING LIGHT >>> BY Estelle >>>All the characters and situations are copyrighted by Proctor and Gamble. >>>Original story by Estelle. Hope you enjoy. >> >>Scene 1 >> >>>The lighthouse has been renovated and tonight a party celebrating the >>>dedication of the lighthouse as a national monument will take place. >>>A costume party is set for the evening. Meanwhile the Spauldings are having a >>>party on the yacht for the Spaulding Foundation. The foundation gave funds to >>>both the 5th Street coalition and Cedars Hospital. >>>We open in the RICK'S GARAGE APARTMENT. >>>Rick: But Mindy, I want to dress up as Dr. Kervokian. >>>Mindy: Tonight is serious Rick. They are dedicating the lighthouse and you are >>>representing all of us. Your family, friends and even enemies...(Mindy's >>>thoughts drift to her marriage and divorce from Nick) >>>Rick: (coyly) Me representing all of Springfield. I just came back a few months >>>ago and my life was in shambles. (Rick is doing his best impression of a beauty >>>contest winner) >>>Mindy: I am sorry Rick, but aren't you happy I came home from Europe just for >>>tonight. >>>Rick: You returned for Matt and Vanessa's wedding, Mindy. >>>Mindy: I wonder what they will be wearing tonight. >>>SHIFT TO MATT AND VANESSA'S BEDROOM. The happy newlyweds are discussing tonight >>>as well. Matt is changing in the bathroom and Van is sitting on the bed. >>>Van: This is the first event we'll be going to as husband and wife. >>>Matt: I am so glad I married you, Mrs. Reardon. (Matt enters) >>>Van: Oh Matt? You're wearing that?! I know Nola made you wear a kilt at our >>>wedding, but dressing up as the LUCKY CHARMS LEPRECAUN is just too much. >>>Matt: You don't think I am sexy in this. >>>Van: You look good in everything you wear. >>>MOVING TO THE CARRIAGE HOUSE WHERE ROSS AND BLAKE LIVE >>>Ross: I am done with my business call honey. I am coming up stairs. Are you >>>decent? >>>Blake: Have you ever known me to be decent Ross Marler? >>>Ross: (under his breath) I am going to pay for that statement, but what a >>>punishment. ( a contented smile comes across his face.) >>>Blake: I have missed you so much, but I got some chores done. >>>Ross: Have you gotten my costume yet? >>>Blake: Your costumes are here. >>>Ross: What are you talking about? What are you up to now? >>>(he is secretly pleased about the turn of events) >>>Blake: One costume is for the party. The others just for me and you can't see >>>it until we get home. No peeking! >>>Ross reaches for the garment bag but Blake intercepts him with a kiss. >>>Blake: I said no peeking! Here is your costume for tonight. >>>Ross opens the garment bag relieved it is his costume in the style of the >>>1940's and states "When are we going to Holly and Fletch's?" >>>FLIP TO HOLLY AND FLETCHER'S HOME FOLLYBEND >>>Fletch: Why do you have to dress up as an ice cream sundae? >>>Holly: Don't you like it? >>>Fletch: You look like I could eat you. >>>Holly: Don't you like doing that? >>>Ben: (grimaces) Talk like this already got you guys in trouble. >>>Holly: What is wrong with a little trouble? You are getting a new sibling. >>>Nick: It could be worse your father could be a broken lonely man never finding >>>love again. >>>Fletch: I know its hard on you that Mindy's back in town but you will get over >>>it, friend. >>>ROLL THE LIGHTHOUSE >>> >>> >>Scene 2 >> >>THE BOARDING HOUSE >>Bridget is playing with Peter. Lucy enters. >>Bridget:Are you and Alan-Michael going to the party tonight? Your costumes >>aren't here yet. >>Lucy: No A-M and I have to go to the Spaulding party on the yacht. >>Peter: Bye Lucy! Have fun with the dark prince. >>Lucy: Who? >>Bridget: Sorry, that is just an old nickname with have for my cousin, Apologize >>Petey. >>Peter: My other Mommy calls him that. >>Bridget: I am sorry Lucy have fun. >>Lucy: I hope you have a good night with Marcus. >>Bridget: Thanks bye >>Peter: Bye, bye Luce >>Marcus: (enters) Hi, I am home early. Do you have the directions to the >>lighthouse? >>Bridget: Yes, do you have your costume ready? >>Marcus: Yes, I am going as the crown duke of Malawi. >>Bridget: (looking confused) Okay, whatever you say Marcus. (right now Bridget >>is asking herself why she ever agree to go out with him) >>Marcus: Hey Pete! Do you like your new grandma? >>Peter: She pinches me. >>Marcus: I am sorry. I'll tell her to stop. I'm her best friend. (Marcus's aside >>Dinah doesn't listen to me anymore. Roger has her in submission. What am I >>going to do?) >>THE LIGHTHOUSE >>Rick is dressed conservatively but still as Dr.Jack. Mindy is dressed as a >>flapper. >>Mindy: What am I going to do? >>Rick: I am sorry your dress got a stain Mindy. >>Mindy: My brand new dress an original. >>Rick: You could wear my costume it's chafing. >>Mindy: Don't you think that would be a little too large for me? >>Rick: No, it would be just right Goldilocks. >>Mindy: Ha, ha Dr. Rick. You're the one that wanted to go as Dr. Death now you >>are paying for it. >>MOVE TO FOLLYBEND Bloss has arrived >>Blake: How much did you pay for it? >>Holly: Let's see. $100 for the silver tent, $25 for the cardboard and $50 for >>the paint. I also spent $500 on ice cream to know what a sundae looks like. >>Blake looks quizically at Ross >>Blake:And you thought I went overboard with our costumes. >>Ross: I think buying a chastity belt to make your outfit authentic is a bit >>much. >>Fletch: Ben please leave >>Ben: This is just getting interesting. >>Fletch: I hear a car horn for you. >>Ben: Bye all! (As he leaves he has new appreciation for his stepsister) >>Ross: Sorry about that. >>Holly:(can sense Ross's discomfort) Ben walks in on us all the time as does >>Nick. No big deal. (To Blake) So he was not kidding about the chastity belt? >>Blake: Ross kid about something like that I think not. By the way, don't tell >>anyone at the party about this. >>Holly: Don't worry, honey. >>Fletch: No we're just going to print it in tomorrow's late edition. >>On Ross's shocked face we go to commercial. >> >>Scene 3 >> >>THE BOARDING HOUSE >>Van: It is so nice to see Petey tonight. >>Matt: Isn't it a shame he did not come on the honeymoon? >>Van: I hope you are kidding. >>Peter: I love you Mommy and Leprecaun man. >>Matt: I must really look like that cereal guy. >>Bridget: It is time for us to go. Petey. I hope you will be okay with Uncle >>David. I love you Peter! >>Peter kisses all 4 people >>Peter: I love you mommy, mommy, Uncle Matt the leprecaun, and sax man. >>MEANWHILE THE REST OF SF IS AT THE SPAULDING PARTY. THEY ARE BEING CATTY. >>REVA IS STILL AMONG THE AMISH AND GINGER & DONNA ARE NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. >>THE COOPERS ARE CATERING THE EVENT BUT BUZZ IS A GUEST. >>BACK TO THE LIGHTHOUSE >>The lighthouse is all bedazzled for tonight's event. The light is not shining >>yet, but will during the ceremony. Everyone has finally arrived at the party. >>Gilly: This is Gilly Grant from WSPR. Tonight we have a special broadcast: the >>relighting of the Springfield Lighthouse. I would like to introduce you to Dr. >>Rick Bauer from Cedars Hospital. >>Mindy: Yeah Rick! (rest of the assembled cheer) >>Gilly: You are the owner of the lighthouse. Do you have anything you would >>like to say? >>Rick: Let there be light! I was blinded by the light. Light at the end of the >>tunnel. Everyone is here to have a good time. Not to listen to my speech. I'm >>not going to do impressions of everyone I know tonight on WSPR. >>(a collective sigh passes through the audience) >>Mindy: That is a relief. >>Gilly: Rick will you take your position. >>Rick: Right-O Gilly >>All: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2- >>Dinah and Roger walk in >>Ross: Oh no there going to crash another party. >>(commercial) > >> >>Scene 4 >> > >>Dinah: Did we miss the party? >>Van: What are you doing here? >>Rick: You just interrupted the countdown. I was about to be send your husband >>to the moon. >>Roger: Shut up, Bauer. You are just like your father. >>Blake: (mumbles) I wish Dinah would be blasted into outerspace. >>Holly jabs Blake on her side. >>Marcus: Come on Lady Di. Don't make a fool of yourself. Just watch the >>countdown. >>A pause occurs as the camera scans the audience. Everyone is trying to control >>themselves, so a brawl does not happen on camera. Gilly realizes this and goes >>in the other direction. >>Holly: Roger do you have anything to say for yourself by potentially ruining >>this evening? >>Roger: It is my pleasure to see all of my enemies in one place. to Blake >>Hi Honey! >>Blake: I'm not going to take your guilt, accusations, and lies. I came here >>tonight to enjoy myself, not get a lecture about my marriage. Like you should >>be the one giving advice on my relationship. Ross, let's go! >>Ross: Rick, flip the switch. >>Rick starts countdown again. 5-4-3-2-1 >>THE LIGHTHOUSE shines again as Bloss runs out commercial and halfway point. >>(commercial) >> >> >>Scene 5 >> >>Holly: Blake handled herself pretty well. I hope that she is okay? >>Fletch: Ross can take care of her. I need you to take care of me. >>Roger is listening in on the conversation. >>Holly: I really love you in blue bell bottoms and purple fedora. >>What are you dressed up as? >>Roger: (interrupting) I thought that was your normal clothing Fletch. >>Fletch: Actually, Roger I am dressed like you as a color-blind person in the >>70's with no taste. >>FLIP TO MATT, VAN, JET AND MARCUS TALKING >>Matt: Are you going to play for us tonight Marcus? >>Marcus: I have my sax in the car, if Rick doesn't mind. >>Bridget: Rick, Mindy come over here. Can Marcus play for us? >>Rick: Parchesi, tiddley winks, truth or dare, strip poker >>Marcus: No man, I play sax? >>Rick: Did I here right sex? >>Marcus, Jet, Van, Matt, & Mindy: Saxophone >>Rick: Good, I was worried that we would all get arrested. >>UPSTAIRS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE >>Blake has led Ross to a seemingly deserted part of the lighthouse through a >>secret passageway. The room is very dark. The only brightness is coming from >>a large skylight in the ceiling and the windows around the circular room. The >>moon is glowing and the stars are twinkling above them. >>Ross: We could get arrested for this. >>Blake: I just took you upstairs to talk. We are Rick's guests. I need you. >>I am so upset right now why did they have to ruin our evening? >>Ross: This night is not over yet. We can still have a good time. >>Blake: For once in my life I just want to talk, please. >>Ross: Okay, what did Roger say that bothered you? >>Blake: I bumped into Roger today. He started getting on my case for loving you. >>He played into my insecurities about not being able to have children. He told >>me...(sobbing) >>Ross: What did he tell you? >>Blake: He told me that you'd leave if I can't get pregnant. >>Ross: No, honey that is not true. I love you more than my life regardless of >>what your father says. >>Blake: I need you so much. >>Ross starts to kiss Blake's tears away. >>Ross: You're shivering, is this room too cold for you? >>Blake: Yes, counselor I want you to warm me up. >>(commercial) >>DOWNSTAIRS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE >>Gilly: You promised us a tour for the camera. >>Rick: Okay, Marcus can you play as we walk around the lighthouse? >>Marcus: Certainly, Rick. >>Rick: Everyone we will be touring the newly renovated rooms in 5 minutes. >>Mindy: The place is nothing like how it was when I lived here. >>Holly and Fletch are talking by themselves >>Holly: I wonder where Ross and Blake are their car is still here? >>Fletch: I bet they are having more fun then we are with Roger staring at us. >>Holly: Let's give him a show. >>Roger and Dinah are at the punch. >>Dinah: This party is such a drag. >>Roger: It was your idea to come. >>Dinah: Everyone is snubbing us. Look your precious Holly is kissing her hubby. >>Roger: Dinah, I am ignoring them. >>Dinah: IF you are ignoring them I am a member of a monastery. >>Matt, Vanessa, and Bridget are discussing our favorite little boy Peter. >>Matt: Did you hear what Petey called me Bridget? >>Jet: No, Van what did he say? >>Van: He called Matt Leprecaun man. >>Jet: He did. I did not know that Peter knew that word. >>Van: I am proud that Petey knows a new word. >>Matt: Are you both enjoying torturing me? >>Jet and Van smile at Matt. Van kisses Matt on the cheek. >>Rick: It is time for the tour. >>(commercial) >>We return and Bloss is still upstairs. Blake is cradled in her husband's arms. >>It is visible that they had just made love. >>Blake: I love you, Ross. >>Ross: Blake, I am so glad you are in my life. >>Blake: I love it when you hold me. >>Ross: Holding you is one of the greatest things in the world. >>Blake: Make love to me again. I want to use the chastity belt this time. >>Ross: How are wes going to do it then? >>Blake: You will find out soon.(Blake starts to laugh and Ross is bemused.) >>Sax music is in the background and getting louder and louder. The tour is about >>to invade the secret room. The light goes on suddenly and the camera is rolling. >>Everyone has just walked in on Ross and Blake kissing passionately. >>(commercial) >> >>Scene 6 >> >>Rick: The highlight of the tour is the attic room. >>On everyone's shocked faces we go to commercial. >>When we open Ross and Blake are scavaging for clothing as everyone is looking >>on. The attitudes of the audience range from shock and dismay to odd >>discomfort. Rick being the host of the party tries to break the proverbial ice. >>Rick: I am sorry to interrupt, but I thought no one would take my strip poker >>idea to heart. >>Mindy: Rick how can you play without cards? >>Rick: That is the best way. >>Mindy ponders what Rick is saying as Ross tries to regain his composure. Blake >>is completely calm with this event. >>Gilly has turned off the camera so this will not air on WSPR. >>IN THE HALLWAY >>Fletch: You know what Holly? If Gilly hadn't turned off the camera we would >>have been scooped by WSPR. >>Holly: Aha. (Holly is thinking back to the morning she told Roger about Ross and >>Blake. She is slightly uncomfortable.) >>Fletch: Holly where are you? >>Holly: Just remembering something I once did. >>Fletch: Was it bad? >>Holly: It was in my migraine Molly period. I told Roger about them and he >>confronted them. I stood by the door and listened with glee. >>Fletch: You did that to Blake. I never realized that you told Roger. >>Holly: I was angry and hurt. How dare they do this to me? The two people with >>whom I was closest with betrayed me. I wanted them to feel the way I did. >>Fletch: I did not know that you ever felt that way. >>Holly: I was on a path to destruction Fletch. I was worse than Roger. I just >>lashed out at everyone and everything including my own daughter. >>Fletch: Maybe that is why we have a second chance with BabyRed. We will be able >>to not make the same mistakes as before. >>Holly: I love you Fletch thanks for listening. >>Fletch: You are my wife. It's my job. >>VAN, MATT, JET, and MARCUS ARE CHATTING ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM >>Marcus: That was an interesting turn of events. >>Jet: At least someone is having fun this evening. >>Van: What is wrong Bridget? >>Jet: I think something bad is going to happen tonight. Nola was flipping out >>again. She warned me to be careful. >>Van: That is just Nola being Nola. Don't worry. >>Marcus: I can play some more music if you like. >>Matt: Music would be good. >>Marcus starts playing again and Van and Matt start dancing. The evening's event >>are not as important as the love they feel for each other. >>BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE ROOM >>Ross and Blake are dressed now. >>Gilly: This is not the first time this has happened to me. I have a confession >>to you both. >>Ross and Blake look quizically at Gilly. >>Gilly: I was the one who gave Holly the photographs she put in the newspaper. >>Neither of you had done anything wrong but I was trying to protect my >>reputation by ruining yours. >>Roger: Gilly, I never knew you were the one who gave the pictures to Holly. >>Roger sees Gilly in a different light and thinks now this is a woman I could >>get interested in. >>Dinah: What's the big deal with all of this let's go. >>Blake: For you it would not be since you listened in on us before. If you loved >>your father you would know our history together. >>Ross is sitting there just waiting for everyone to leave. >>Rick: I think we all should leave. If you would like I can give you the keys to >>tonight since I have not completely moved out of the garage apartment. >>Ross: Thanks Rick, Blake do you want to stay here for a little while? >>Blake: Yes I do. >>(commercial) >>Dinah and Roger exit they are about to go back to the penthouse. Roger is a >>little upset with tonight's events and leaves Dinah alone with the car. He >>takes a taxi to the country club. Seeing Holly was just too much for him. >>He is alone in a room. >>Roger: I love you Holly. Why can't you see that? I only married the whiner to >>get her money, not to hurt Chrissy. I just wish that she would see what type of >>a man her husband is and come live with me. With us. I just do not understand >>what you see in that wuss Fletcher Reade. I love you Holly. I just want to be >>with you and be a family. I hate the Spauldings and how they ruined our life >>together. Holly, I need you. >>Dinah alone at penthouse. >>Dinah: Roger I need you. Why do you want you precious Holly she doesn't want >>you. I alone can make you happy. You will see that in time. >>FLETCHER AND HOLLY'S CAR >>Fletcher and Holly are in their car. >>Fletch: That was an interesting evening. Thanks for sharing that awful period >>in your life with me. >>Holly: I feel so much better since I told you. >>Fletch: Now there are no secrets between us. >>Holly: I love you Fletch. I hope than Ben had his key to get in the house. >>Fletch: I asked Ben to stay at Vanessa's and Matt's tonight and Nick is staying >>with Alan-Michael at the yacht. So we have the place to ourselves. >>Holly: If you would have told me that we would not have gone out. >>Fletch: That is why I did not tell you. I only can endure so much. >>On Fletch's smile we leave them. >>BOARDING HOUSE >>Matt, Van, and Marcus enter. >>Van: Bridget is checking on Peter. >>Bridget and Peter enter. >>Peter: Hi Mommy. >>Van: Why are you up so late honey? >>Peter: I wanted to see my Mommies and Sax Man. >>Matt: What about me? >>Peter: I had a nightmare that a person in a green suit was attacking me. >>Matt: I am sorry Peter. Did I scare you? >>Peter: Yes. (shaking) >>Marcus takes off his jacket and gives it to Matt. >>Matt: Do feel better now Peter? >>Peter: Yes Uncle Matt. Not scary guy from commercial anymore. I love you. >>Matt: I love you too Peter. >>Marcus: I think this lovefest should end soon. >>Van: I am getting a little sleepy. >>Matt: Me too. Good night everyone. >>Van: Bye. >>Marcus, Jet, and Peter: Bye! >>Van and Matt walk out arm in arm and kiss at the outside the door fade to next >>scene. They are both looking forward to spending the night together. >>BACK TO THE LIGHTHOUSE >>Rick and Mindy are downstairs locking up. >>Mindy: That was fun. I never realized how much I missed Springfield. >>Rick: You miss walking in on people Mindy. For shame. >>Mindy: I miss knowing everyone and how incestous it is here. >>Rick: Can we have a little incest Mindy? My cousin is married to your Step-Mom. >>So we are sort of related. >>Mindy: Yes we are, in a strange way related. You are so goofy. Rick Bauer. >>Let's go to the Roadhouse and have some fun. >>Rick: I'm with you babe. >>UPSTAIRS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE >>Ross and Blake are talking. >>Ross: Wasn't it nice of Rick to let us stay here tonight? >>Blake: Hospitality is a Bauer trait. They all have spent too much time at >>Cedars. I think Rick took pity on us. >>Ross: Why Blake? >>Blake: They interrupted us and I know that Rick hasn't had this type of fun in >>ages. He misses this. >>Ross: HE misses sleeping with you. >>Blake: I have never been with any Bauer's. I was born one and I would not do >>that even if I am not one by blood. It would be sick. >>Ross: Have I ever known you to be not dirty? >>Blake: When you babysat for me all those years ago I was. You read me the book >>Goodnight Moon. It is still one of my favorites. >>Ross: I love you Blake. Stop talking and kiss me. >>As they kiss a loud explosion occurs. They are overcome with passion and do not >>realize it is not them. The sound is of the Spaulding yacht on fire. Brent as >>Marian it seems wore a green pants suit and bombed the boat. >>Ross: What was that? >>Blake: It was my heart beating. >>Ross: I think it was more than that. >>They look out the window. >>Ross: Look a boat is on fire. >>Blake: Don't worry Ross the police and fire department can take care of it. I >>need you to fan the flames within me. >>They kiss passionately as the fire rages behind them. >> The End?