ANOTHER WORLD 252 Christy turns the tables on Brianna

ANOTHER WORLD 252

Russ and Iris go out

Thomasina conducts her interview with Charlie

Maggie asks Frankie for a favor

IRIS IS IN HER OFFICE ON HER PHONE.

Catherine Hickland as Iris Spaulding

Jed Allan as Dr. Russ Matthews

IRIS:  Yes.  I’ve prepared all the documents for the merger.  Allen submitted all of Brava’s earnings record to the Cory board to review.  

RUSS PEEKS IN, AND IRIS WAVES FOR HIM TO ENTER.

IRIS:  I know it hasn’t been doing well the last two quarters, but I think it’ll survive.  Okay bye bye.  Russ what brings you by?

RUSS:  I had to come by and check and see if you were still alive.

IRIS:  I’m fine.  I’ve just so busy with the merger meeting coming up.  I haven’t had a whole lot of time.  I’m sorry.  I have so much to do.  I may have to take a raincheck on dinner.

RUSS:  How about a club sandwich from the Center deli.  They’re excellent I heard.

IRIS:  Um...yeah...I could use a break.  Let’s go.

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AT THE CENTER…

ERIC IS WALKING THROUGH PAST OTHER PEOPLE WHEN HE RUNS INTO KC COMING OUT OF THE COFFEE HOUSE.

Jason Shane Scott as Eric Stenbeck

Sal Stowers as KC Burrell

ERIC:  Hey.

KC:  Hi.  

ERIC:  You look like…

KC:  Like I have an interview?   I do.

ERIC:  At the hospital with Dr. Mason?

KC:  Yep.  The PR Intern position.

ERIC:  I just came from the hospital.  My mother’s there.

KC:  Wait a minute I...I thought your mother was leaving Bay City.

ERIC:  She got in an accident.

KC:  Oh...is she okay?

ERIC:  She’s in shock.  I think she’s gonna be fine.

KC:  She was pregnant wasn’t she?  Oh…

ERIC:  She lost the baby.

KC:  I’m so sorry.  Is there anything I can do?

ERIC:  Not really.  I’m going to work.  Good luck on your interview.

KC:  Thanks.

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AT THE HOSPITAL, CHARLIE IS DRESSED IN A BLACK SUIT, A WHITE BLOUSE, AND MATCHING BLACK SHOES, AND MAGGIE WALKS UP TO HER DRESSED IN PLAIN CLOTHES.

Lindsay Hartley as Dr. Maggie Winthrop

Brittany Underwood as Charlie Winthrop Harrison

MAGGIE:  Hey there.

CHARLIE:  Maggie hi.

MAGGIE:  You must be here to see Dr. Mason.

CHARLIE:  The P.R. Internship.  I’m...kinda nervous.

MAGGIE:  Why?  I think you’ll ace it.

CHARLIE:  I dunno about these things.

MAGGIE:  Oh come on lil sis.  You’ll be fiiiiiine.  You’re gonna do great.  

CHARLIE:  Where’s her office?

MAGGIE:  Right down the hall.  Hey have you talked to your mom?

CHARLIE:  No not lately why?

MAGGIE:  I got a favor to ask of her.  

CHARLIE:  She’s not doing to P.I. business so she’s probably home.  

MAGGIE:  Thanks...but go ahead.  Dr. Mason’s expecting you.

CHARLIE:  Okay.  Thank you.  I really really want this internship.

MAGGIE:  You’re gonna knock it out the park. You won’t choke.

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MEANWHILE, CHRISTY IS STRANGLING BRIANNA WITH A STETHOSCOPE, BUT BRIANNA WRANGLES HERSELF FREE AND COUGHS TO CATCH HER BREATH AND LEANS ON THE BED.  CHRISTY GOES TO THE DOOR AND FACES HER.

Robin Mattson as Christy Carson

Wendy Moniz as Brianna/Ellen

CHRISTY:  Did you really think you could outwit me bitch?  You tell me...you give me one good reason why I shouldn’t tell everyone who you really are?

CAMERA PAN ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.

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PART 2

AT THE KBAY OFFICES, ALLEN IS WALKING THROUGH THE HALL AND RUNS INTO CORY.

Drew Tyler Bell as Cory Hutchins

Sean Blakemore as Allen Love

ALLEN:  Cory?  What’s up?  What are you doing here?

CORY:  Hey I’m...looking for Iris.  Have you seen her?

ALLEN:  She must have stepped out for a minute.  She should be back soon.

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AT THE CENTER, RUSS AND IRIS ARE SITTING ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER.  IRIS IS DABBING CRUMBS FROM EACH SIDE OF HER MOUTH WITH A NAPKIN AS SHE CHEWS THE LAST OF HER SANDWICH.

RUSS:  Someone was hungry.

IRIS DRINKS A SWIG OF WATER TO WASH DOWN HER FOOD.

IRIS (after she swallows):  I was.  I hadn’t had anything to eat since yesterday.

RUSS:  Well you’ve gotta eat regularly my dear.

IRIS:  Okay Dr. Matthews this is not the time to put your physician hat on.

RUSS:  Right, but you know I’m always gonna be concerned about you.

IRIS:  Thanks but you don’t need to be.  I’m a big girl.

RUSS:  Iris come on.  Don’t be like that.

IRIS:  Russ you just got back.  Easy on the advice okay?

THEY BOTH SMILE AT EACH OTHER.

IRIS:  So tell me how are things at the hospital?

RUSS:  As you know I didn’t get the Chief of Staff position.

IRIS:  I used to be on the hospital board.  A lot has changed since I was on the committee.

RUSS:  Well they decided on Thomasina Mason.

IRIS:  Thomasina Mason?  Who’s she?

RUSS:  She used to live in Bay City a long time ago.  It seems like she’s returned to town with a chip on her shoulder.  

IRIS:  I know how that can feel.

RUSS:  I asked her about a patient and she darned near snapped at me.

IRIS:  Hmmm there are two sides to that story I’m sure.

RUSS:  Okay okay maybe I overstepped, but she took it as I was trying to belittle her ability to handle the job.

IRIS:  Were you?

RUSS:  Of course not.  I would never do that intentionally.  I was just trying to help.

IRIS:  Okay, I’ll take your word for it.

RUSS:  But I noticed something with her.  It’s almost like...she’s got something to prove.

IRIS:  Maybe she just feels the pressure of doing a great job.

RUSS:  No...no it’s...something else but I...I just can’t quite figure it out.

CORY WALKS UP TO THEM…

IRIS:  Cory?  Hi.

RUSS:  Hello Cory.

CORY:  Iris.  Hey can I...talk to you?

RUSS:  Yeah we...were kinda in the middle of lunch.

CORY:  Hey I’m sorry.  I didn’t mean to interrupt.

IRIS PUTS HER LEFT HAND ON CORY’S BACK.

IRIS:  No not at all.  Of course you weren’t honey.  I have to get back to work.   Is everything okay?

CORY:  No not really.

IRIS:  Of course.  Your dad.  You can come with me back to the office if you need to talk.  

CORY:  Thank you.  I’d like that.
IRIS:  Russ, thanks for lunch.  Very much appreciated.

RUSS:  Anytime.

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AT THE HOSPITAL, CHARLIE WALKS INTO THOMASINA’S OFFICE.  THOMASINA IS SITTING AT HER DESK, THEN SHE GETS UP AND GOES TO GREET CHARLIE.

Amelia Marshall as Dr. Thomasina Mason

THOMASINA:  Hello Mrs. Harrison.

CHARLIE:  Hi Dr. Mason.

THOMASINA:  Go on have a seat on the couch.  Make yourself comfortable.

CHARLIE:  This is a nice office.  Congratulations on Chief of Staff by the way.

THOMASINA PACES SLOWLY BACK AND FORTH WITH HER ARMS FOLDED.

THOMASINA:  Thank you.  So you’re here because you want the PR Internship here?  Why?

CHARLIE:  It’s something I...I have always wanted to do and...have a passion for speaking to the public.

THOMASINA:  I...can tell you liked P.R.  You took it at your other school.

CHARLIE HESITATES FOR A SECOND…

CHARLIE:  Yes I...I did.

THOMASINA:  What happened?  Why did you stop?

CHARLIE:  I...had a lot of things going on.  I just wasn’t ready for the courseload.

THOMASINA:  And what makes you ready now?

CHARLIE:  When I went to the other school, I didn’t know what to expect, but now I have a better understanding of what it takes to get through school.

THOMASINA:  What makes you a good candidate for this position?  Why should I hire you?

CHARLIE:  Well like I said before I...have a passion for getting up in front of people and speaking; giving information; press releases, all of that.

THOMASINA STOPS PACING AND FACES CHARLIE.

THOMASINA:  We all have passions for different things.  This takes dedication; hard work; making sure that you are communicating clearly to our constituents, and that you forge a good relationship with the public.  That’s my goal.  I plan to have this hospital recognized in the community in a positive light, and I want someone who can share that same vision with me.  It will really help you in your career goals.  A successful internship at Bay City Medical Center can take you a long way.

CHARLIE:  I fully realize that Dr. Mason and I know I can be what you’re looking for.

THOMASINA:  And all of that sounds well and good, but I do have a concern about you leaving your other school.

CHARLIE:  As I said I’ve...I’ve learned from my mistakes and now I’m ready to take this on.

THOMASINA:  Well...thank you Mrs. Harrison.  I think I...have all the information I need from you.  Do you have any questions for me?

CHARLIE:  No...none that I can think of.

THOMASINA:  Well you do have my contact information, so you can call or email if you think of something.

CHARLIE:  Thank you for this opportunity Dr. Mason.

THOMASINA:  Sure.

THOMASINA SMILES AS CHARLIE LEAVES THE OFFICE, AND AS CHARLIE LEAVES, KC WALKS UP TO HER.  

KC:  Hey Charlie.  Is that Dr. Mason’s office?

CHARLIE:  Yeah...yeah it is.

KC:  Sorry I have an interview with her.

CHARLIE:  For the P.R. internship?

KC:  Ummm….yeah is that what you...were interviewing for?

CHARLIE:  Yeah I did.  It seemed to go pretty well.  

KC:  Well good luck.

CHARLIE:  Same to you.

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AT THE WINTHROPS, MAGGIE RINGS THE DOORBELL AND FRANKIE OPENS THE DOOR.

Alice Barrett as Frankie Frame

FRANKIE:  Hey there.  Come on in.  Wait a minute, before you close the door.

MAGGIE TAKES OUT HER CAR KEYS, PRESSES THE LOCK BUTTON, AND HEARS THE BEEP.

FRANKIE:  Good.  Now you can come in.

MAGGIE:  History right.

FRANKIE:  Yeah we don’t wanna repeat that.  So what’s up?

MAGGIE:  Is Cass here?

FRANKIE:  No he’s at the office.  Why?  You want me to call him?

MAGGIE:  No.  I need to talk to you.

FRANKIE:  What is it?  Is everything alright?

MAGGIE:  Everything’s great with me, but not with Brianna Jameson.

FRANKIE:  Who’s that?

MAGGIE:  She’s a nurse at the hospital, and something about her just doesn’t...sit right with me.

FRANKIE:  Do you have any idea what it might be that’s got you suspicious?

MAGGIE:  I don’t knoooow.  She’s dating Matt and she’s not right for him.  She’s phony.

FRANKIE:  So what do you want me to do?  Look into her past?

MAGGIE:  Yeah.

FRANKIE:  Well I can’t look into her background because you’re jealous Maggie.

MAGGIE:  Oh my God.  Rachel said the same thing.  It’s not jealousy.

FRANKIE:  Sounds like it to me.  Matt can date who he wants.

MAGGIE:  Yeah but not her.  Something about her isn’t right.  Frankie please.  What if you find something in her background that could stop her from hurting him?  

FRANKIE:  And what if I don’t?

MAGGIE:  So you’re telling me that you’re not gonna at least give it a look.  

FRANKIE IS SILENT FOR A FEW SECONDS AS SHE MULLS IT OVER…

FRANKIE:  No I...I just can’t do that Maggie.  I can’t go digging into someone’s past because you think she’s not right for Matt.

MAGGIE:  You could be saving him a world of hurt if you could find something on her.

FRANKIE:  I’m sorry I...I can’t go investigating her without a cause.

MAGGIE:  And if she hurts Matthew will you be able to live with yourself?

FRANKIE:  Maggie, all I see here is that you’re jealous of her.  Do you have feelings for Matt?

MAGGIE  STOPS AND THEN…

MAGGIE:  No don’t be ridiculous.  Of course I don’t have feelings for Matt.   I’m just...I’m just looking out for his best interests that’s all.  If Brianna hurts him, that bitch is gonna have to deal with me.

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MEANWHILE BACK AT THE HOSPITAL, IN CHRISTY’S ROOM…

BRIANNA:  Because...because you need me.  You still need me.  

CHRISTY:  The first thing you can do is get me a new bed.

BRIANNA:  I’ll...I’ll tell the police you told me to kidnap Maggie Winthrop.

CHRISTY:  And what proof do you have?  You sure aren’t very bright to be a nurse.

BRIANNA:  What about the drug?

CHRISTY:  The one I dropped in Felicia’s club soda?  You can’t connect that to me either.  It’s all you dear.  All I have to do is pick up that phone and call the police, and you can kiss your career, and your life, goodbye.

BRIANNA STEPS OUT OF THE WAY AND PICKS UP THE RECEIVER FROM THE PHONE ON THE NIGHTSTAND NEXT TO THE BED.

BRIANNA:  Well call em then!  What’s stopping you?  Call the police and tell em that I kidnapped Maggie!

CHRISTY TAKES OUT HER CELL PHONE AND PRESSES A BUTTON, AND IT PLAYS BACK WHAT BRIANNA JUST SAID.

CHRISTY:  That was just for insurance.

BRIANNA:  You bitch.

CHRISTY:  If I were you I’d watch your mouth.  I have your whole life in my hands, but I’m not gonna use this, because you’re right.  I do need you.  

BRIANNA:  For what?

CHRISTY:  When I find out who killed my baby, you’re gonna help me take them down.

BRIANNA:  How am I supposed to do that?

CHRISTY:  You better figure something out, or I will go straight to the police.  

CHRISTY LOOKS AWAY FROM BRIANNA…

CHRISTY:  When I find out who hit me on Route 17, I promise you...I’m gonna make them pay.

FREEZE FRAME ON CHRISTY...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 252