Subject: ROT Soap: Get Them Before They Get You > > >> >> 'Get Them Before They Get You' >> Another ROT Soap >> Brought to you by: A >> >>Cast includes: Blake, Ross, Holly, Roger, Amanda and Leo >> >>This sequence continues on where "What Goes Around" left off. >> >>*Please note at the time this was written, it was not known that something >>was wrong with Baby Red. >> >>Scene 1: >> >>Cut in: Carriage House...the morning after the night before...Blake is still >>sleeping, Ross is staring at her very lovingly as the enormity of impending >>fatherhood starts to sink in. Blake stirs and looks at him sleepily. >> >>Ross: Well good morning Sleeping Beauty (kisses her lightly on the tip of >>her nose) >> >>Blake:(snuggles in closer) Good morning... >> >>Ross: How are you feeling? >> >>Blake: Oh...you mean (whispers) baby (grins)... never felt better >> >>Ross: Glad to hear it...I was more worried about pneumonia...if you recall... >> >>Blake:(suggestively) Oh I recall all right...Superman (rolls over on top of >>him and kisses him) >> >>Ross: I was thinking...why don't I take the day off, and we'll spend it >>together...in bed(smiles) >>I'll pamper you...your wish is my command. >> >>Blake: Really??...that could get you in trouble...As wonderful as that >>sounds, I can't I have a million things to do....though I would like a rain >>check on the 'your wish is my command' part. >> >>Ross:(frowns) Only a million things to do...if you want to get started on >>baby shopping I'll be more than happy to take you. >> >>Blake: No that is not it...I have a couple very important things to do...why >>don't I stop by your office and take you to lunch this afternoon? >> >>Ross: (wraps his arms firmly around her) What if I won't let you go (playfully) >> >>Blake: (tickles his sides...when he dissolves into laughter, she squirms out >>of his grasp and runs to the shower) Can't keep a good woman down...(her >>mind thinks about the deeper meaning as she heads off to shower) >> >>Ross:(joins her in the shower) Won't you give me a hint about what you are >>up to? >> >>Blake: Let's just say I am going to mend some fences. >> >>Ross washes her hair and starts to lather up her body. >> >>Blake: Are you doing that intentionally? >> >>Ross: What is that Hon? >> >>Blake: Turning me on... >> >>Ross: I was about to ask you the same thing. (thinking how sexy she looked >>when she was all wet) >> >>Blake: Oh baby you'd be amazed at what I can do with soap on a rope (grins >>provocatively) >> >>Ross: How is it that you make the most ordinary things seem erotic? >>Not that I doubt you (baiting her) but how do you make soap on a rope erotic >>?(laughs) >> >>Blake: Well...first you take the soap and lather your vict...I mean lover >>(grins) all over...like this >> >>Ross: ummm feels pretty good so far...you are being very thorough my dear >> >>(She then puts his hands behind his back as she slips his hands through the >>loop and secures the soap to the shower door) >> >>Blake: Next comes the fun part.(removes the shower head , turns pressure to >>gentle) You see rinsing is crucial, so to ensure a perfect rinse, I do a >>taste test. (rinses his ear and neck, her tongue then softly , traces the >>over the spot ) Perfect rinse...no soap residue..(playfully nips his ear) >> >>Ross:(jokingly) Oh what is this...pain & pleasure? >> >>As she slowly makes her way down, she takes a little extra time on his >>chest, her probing tongue working its magic, leaving him quivering in >>delight...as she continues downward...his breathing starts to get very labored >> >>Ross: (moans) I am convinced....I think we need to get out of this shower >>while I am still able to walk. >> >>Blake: Are you insane with desire yet? >> >>Their eyes are locked >> >>Ross: (gasps) You tell me? >> >>She intentionally drops her gaze to his waist, then looks him in the eye and >>grins. >> >>Blake: Oh yes...I would say the desire meter is *way* up. >> >>She turns off the shower, and nuzzles his neck, while she frees his hands. >>He lifts her into his arms and buries his face in her breast as he carries >>her to the bed. He stumbles and they fall unto the bed. >> >>Blake: Oh so graceful. >> >>Ross: Pretty good for a guy who can't see straight....let alone think straight. >> >>Blake: Oooo did I do that? >> >>Ross ends all talking as he pulls her on top and kisses her until she loses >>herself in him...as he makes love to his wife...he is once again struck by >>how she makes the ordinary seems extraordinary, >> >>As they bask in the afterglow.... >> >>Blake: (mischievously)So are you going to give Soap on a rope to all your >>friends for Christmas? >> >>Ross: Blake!...No... >> >>Blake: But it is the gift that keeps on giving. >> >>Ross:(smiles at her naughtiness) My dear...I don't think they would >>appreciate its full benefits like we just did. >> >>Blake: We could always include an instruction sheet...How to get the Most >>out of your Soap on a Rope! >> >>Ross:(laughing) You are so incorrigible >> >>Blake: Maybe...but will you ever doubt my abilities again? >> >>Ross: (mocking) Never... >> >>As his thoughts turn to breakfast, he wonders how she would make a bagel >>erotic, but is convinced she could... >>On his wonderment we fade to black >> >> >>>Scene 2 >>> >>>Cut in to Hollybend. Fletcher and Ben have left for the day. The doorbell >>rings, Holly who is running late runs to the door. >>> >>>Holly: Blake...(a little surprised, but happy to see her daughter) >>> >>>Blake: Mom...I hope you haven't had breakfast yet...I brought croissants, >>bagels, donuts...juice and herbal tea. >>> >>>Holly:(decides she is not in that much of a hurry...that she can't make >>time for Blake) Blake.. Fletcher & Ben are gone already. >>> >>>Blake: Good...I don't think I brought enough for them..(heads for the kitchen) >>> >>>Holly: Honey...I am eating for 2 not 15 (not wanting to offend Blake but >>not feeling particularly bite-ish) >>> >>>Blake: Yes I know...you are eating for two...(smiles broadly) >>> >>>Holly: (follows her to the kitchen) So what brings you by so early? >>> >>>Blake: I was hoping to catch you before you left for work. >>> >>>Holly: Well you caught me...what's up? >>> >>>(Blake busies herself, plugging in the kettle, she then gets a couple >>plates and sits down...Holly joins her.. very interested in why she dropped by) >>> >>>Holly: Well... >>> >>>Blake: Well what... >>> >>>Holly: Don't be coy with your mother...what is going on? >>> >>>Blake: (sighs) Actually...I stopped by because there is something I need to >>say to you...I just don't know how...(absently picks at a croissant) >>> >>>Holly: What...my baby girl at a lose for words...it must be big. >>> >>>Blake:(gets up to fix the tea) Let's just say....I had a very big dose of >>reality last night. >>> >>>Briefly tells her mother in on the scene at the Tower between Ross and >>Amanda the previous evening. >>> >>>Holly:(wide eyed...incredulous) You left Ross...that is big...but you are >>looking pretty chipper... >>> >>>Blake: No...Ross and I managed to work things out...but I did a lot of soul >>searching, and I know it has been a long time coming...(looks Holly in the >>eye.. quietly) I am so sorry. >>> >>>Holly:(confused) You are sorry...because you and Ross worked things out? >>That is great news you two are truly meant for each other. >>> >>>Blake: (takes a deep breathe) No I am sorry...I have been such a miserable >>ingrate of a daughter >>> >>>Holly:(taken aback by Blake's obvious discomfort...wondering where this is >>leading) Blake...honey I know we have had our rough spots >>> >>>Blake:(raises her eyebrows) Roughs spots...they say the memory is the first >>to go mom. >>> >>>Holly:(rolls her eyes, purses lips and stares intently at Blake) Thanks a >>lot... >>> >>>Blake: We were human wrecking balls. I slept with Ross, purely for >>payback...I wanted to hurt you... >>>(sheepishly, quietly) well at first anyway. I think I finally realized last >>night how betrayed and humiliated you felt. >>> >>>She looks at Blake with admiration, knowing how difficult this admission >>must be for her >>> >>>Holly: That was a very dark period in my life...As I recall I was pretty >>horrible to you. >>> >>>Blake:(continues on) Not only that ...I always put Dad first no matter how >>it hurt you. I walked out on your wedding for crying out loud...to go after >>dad...and then...I was jealous because you were pregnant and I wasn't... I >>couldn't even be there to support you when you needed me(her eyes are welled >>up and a tear slides down her cheek) >>> >>>Holly is thinking since it is truth time...she had a few of her own truths >>to air. >>> >>>Holly: Blake... I've never exactly been mother of the year material. You >>were only a child... you could not help that your parents were neurotic >>social deviants. I think I did hold something back from you...because you >>were Roger's daughter....but instead of punishing him, I hurt you. All you >>ever really wanted was to be loved... and there were time that I couldn't >>even give you that. >>> >>>Holly gently brushes a tear from Blake's cheek, thinking how she not only >>loved her daughter...but truly liked the person she had become >>> >>>Holly: Blake..(Blake looks at her...waiting for her to finish) >>>I do love you and I have always loved you. Although I have to admit there >>were times I didn't like you very much. But you have become such a loving >>and giving woman...(smiles) despite your rather messed up gene pool.. you >>have become someone I am so proud to call my daughter >>> >>>The emotional moment overwhelms them...mother and daughter share a very >>tender embrace. >>>Both shed a few tears of happiness, Blake because she is finally >>confident in the love of her mother, something she has wanted for as long as >>she can recall...and Holly because they have both been finally able to come >>to terms with the past... Blake pulls back and gazes at her very teary eyed >>mother. >>> >>>Blake:(choking on emotion) Mom...I love you, and I guess a small part of >>me always knew that you loved me...but thanks for saying so(grins and wipes >>away the tears) >>> >>>They walk to the livingroom settle on the couch, Blake leans into Holly's >>shoulder & looks up at her . >>> >>>Blake:(quietly) I am pregnant >>> >>>Holly:(beams) Oh honey that is wonderful >>>(absently runs her fingers through Blake's hair and notices her look) >>>Is something wrong? >>> >>>Blake:(bites her lip, eyes widen) I'm scared... >>> >>>Holly: Well everything is OK? >>> >>>Blake: Oh yes...physically I've never felt better. >>> >>>Holly: Don't worry... woman have been having babies for thousands of >>years...really it doesn't hurt that much >>> >>>Blake: Oh it is not that...look at us, I do not want to be sitting here in >>30 years with a fully grown Rossette replaying this conversation. What do I >>know about being someone's mother? >>> >>>Holly: Interesting name...get rid of it(grins) first law of motherhood give >>them a name they can live with. >>>Just take a close look at my example (pause) and do the exact opposite(hugs >>Blake) Maybe we can get it right together sweetie. >>> >>>Blake:(wonders) Maybe... >>> >>>On their mutual look of affection and wonder we fade to black >>> >>>Scene 3 >>> >>>Cut in: Roger's Office >>> >>>Leo: Roger...I'm telling you, until you can secure the money you need...get >>rid of your assets, in case you can't hold off your creditors...better safe >>than in litigation. >>> >>>Roger(glares) Are you suggesting I sell the station? >>> >>>Leo: No just get rid of it until your finances are back in shape. Surely >>there must be someone you trust enough to turn over ownership to for a few >>months? >>> >>>Roger:(look of disdain) Surely you can't be suggesting...Dinah! >>> >>>Leo: No that would not be wise. But Roger... time is of the essence, save >>your assets, and then work on securing investors. >>> >>>Roger: That is what I like about you Leo....you always have an angle. I >>will take your advice under consideration. >>> >>>Leo: Whatever , but to make it legitimate, I suggest you do it while your >>bankers are still civilized. >>> >>>Amanda walks into Roger's office, at the same time Blake has entered the >>station and notices Amanda heading for Roger's office, she follows unnoticed >>and lurks out side the door. >>> >>>Leo:(looks at Amanda) Well I've said it all Roger...do me a favor and just >>this once think about what I said. >>>(hastily exits not noticing Blake) >>> >>>Roger: Amanda...I guess that the fact that you are here so bright and early >>means you didn't manage to bed my son-in law last night. >>> >>>Amanda:(peevish...takes a seat) Actually...that is why I am here...your >>daughter proved to be a stronger adversary than I had anticipated. >>> >>>Roger:(grins) Yes well you Spauldings have always underestimated the raw >>determination of the Thorpes. I am sure if you continue to play on her >>insecurities...she will break eventually. >>> >>>Amanda:(perplexed) It is not that simple....your daughter is pregnant. >>> >>>Blake is stunned that she knows, and realizes that there is only one >>possible way she could know this... and if she was there to over-hear about >>the baby then she was probably there all along... she smiles to herself >>'hope she enjoyed the show' >>> >>>Roger: Pregnant? with Marler's baby ? >>> >>>Amanda:(the image of them making love in the phone booth invades her >>private thoughts) >>>Yes...who else? >>> >>>Roger: Well sorry Mandy I cannot really help you. >>> >>>Amanda: But you must...if you are ever to get Ross out of her life. >>> >>>Roger: (annoyed) I don't think so. Why should I help you....I am about to >>be a grandfather again, why would I jeopardize that? >>> >>>Amanda: You forget, I know all about the serious financial trouble you are in. >>> >>>Roger:(snarls) I am taking care of it. >>> >>>Amanda: Yes (smugly) I am sure the investors are lining up to give Roger >>Thorpe their money. >>>Roger, admit it you couldn't secure the money from your wife's trust fund >>and you are sinking fast. >>> >>>Roger glares at her >>> >>>Roger: Get out! >>> >>>Amanda: Not so fast...I am proposing a mutually beneficial >>relationship...you need cash I can get that for you, and in return you can >>help me get what I need...Ross >>> >>>Roger: And where are you going to get your hands on the cash flow I need? >>> >>>Amanda: Oh that is not your concern, just chalk it up to creative >>accounting over at Spaulding. Obviously I cannot bail you out completely, >>but I can help you buy the time you need. >>> >>>Roger's mind is reeling, after all the sacrifice of Blake's marriage would >>be an extra bonus. >>> >>>Roger: OK say I am interested...I needed the money yesterday. >>> >>>Amanda:(pulls out a bank draft) Here is $50,000 dollars it is a start >>consider it an interest free loan. >>> >>>Roger: Well exorcising Marler from Chrissy's life is an interest rate I can >>live with. I am very busy, but what do you say we meet later at the >>Springfield Inn to discuss strategy. >>> >>>Blake moves away from the door and heads for reception, waits until Amanda >>leave and has them buzz Roger. He sees her and motions her to come in. >>> >>>Roger: Chrissy...come on in >>> >>>Blake: Hi dad >>> >>>Roger:(hopefully) What brings you by, need a place to stay? >>> >>>Blake: No...Ross and I have worked things out for now...we had to. >>> >>>Roger: You never had to, but I guess we really have nothing else to say, he >>totally humiliates you in front of the whole town and you go crawling >>back...where is your self-respect? >>> >>>Blake: Hold on...I came by this morning to apologize for my rude behavior >>last night, I was angry and I am sorry that I turned on you. >>> >>>Roger: Same old story... >>> >>>Blake:(pleading) The other thing is ..I am pregnant (grins) and I want my >>child to have two full-time loving parents. I would also like it very much >>if you would be a very active grandfather, I am here to offer a truce. I >>remember a time when I was the center of your life....I'd really just like a >>part of that back. >>> >>>Roger melts inside at the look on his daughter's face as she makes her >>pitch, a beautiful, mature woman with the voice of a desperate little girl. >>He walks over and hugs her. >>> >>>Roger: I would like nothing better. Chrissy I have really missed the way >>things use to be too. I cannot believe you my darling daughter are going to >>be a mom. How about if I take you out shopping for baby things? >>> >>>Blake kisses him on the cheek >>> >>>Blake: I'd love that, how about tomorrow I still have a few things to do today. >>> >>>Roger: Sure Chrissy...tomorrow it is. >>> >>>Roger cannot believe his good fortune getting himself out of this current >>mess was going to be easier that he had anticipated...on Roger's >>self-congratulations we fade to black. >>> >>>Scene 4 >>> >>>Several weeks have passed, Roger is still plagued by financial difficulty >>but the eminent danger has passed because of Amanda's generous >>contributions. He has spent the time solidifying his relationship with >>Blake, and they have shared some very special father-daughter moments. He >>and Amanda are proceeding with their plan to remove Ross from Blake's life, >>and they have made some progress, Amanda was nothing if not patient and >>persistent, and Roger finds her company much preferable to that of the >>whining teenager he married. Amanda has not managed to bed Ross yet, but at >>least they are on friendlier terms and Ross being so predictable seems more >>than happy in the role of her mentor. Roger is certain it will only be a >>matter of time before she gets exactly what she wants, and he will happily >>be there for his daughter and grandchild, to give them whatever they need >>when Ross is gone from their lives. >>> >>>Cut to: A suite at the Springfield Inn >>> >>>Amanda: Roger...doesn't your wife ever wonder...when you don't make it home >>until all hours. >>> >>>Roger:(sneers) She is so involved in Marcus's defense....that >>> >>>Amanda:(finishes) ....she keeps out of your way >>> >>>Roger: Exactly...besides I find the present company so much more....shall >>we say stimulating >>> >>>Amanda rolls over and gets out of bed, still flushed from their rather >>furious love-making...moments earlier, she pulls on a robe. >>> >>>Amanda: This doesn't change anything you know, my plan to *get* Ross is >>still forging ahead. >>> >>>Roger: Of course (amused) I never thought any differently, I still want my >>daughter freed from his smarmy clutches...but at least you have had a >>*real* man before you settle... >>> >>>Amanda: Settle (raises her eyebrows)...I think not...Ross is a very >>honorable, good, decent, kind man, he would never use me the way you have. >>> >>>Roger: (laughs) Listen sweetie...face it we have been using each other to >>get what we both want so don't take the moral high ground with me, lets not >>forget, I have been the one who has been keeping Blake busy so that you can >>put the make on that pathetic excuse of a man. >>> >>>Amanda: Roger... is that jealousy I hear in your voice? How are things >>going with your darling Chrissy anyway? >>> >>>Roger: Perfectly... she has agreed to let me sign the station over in her >>name. I explained to her the temporary financial bind that I am in, and that >>Leo suggested that I do this as a precautionary measure, no problem and if >>all goes well in 6 months time she just signs it all back over...she has >>been very cooperative, although that insipid husband of hers was totally >>against the idea. But for once... she decided helping dear old dad was more >>important so she decided to go along....I am telling you things between us >>have never been better. Though she did hit me up for a job at the station... >>how could I refuse? She is pregnant and bored to death at home, besides >>when she is husband-less which I hope will be sooner rather than later, she >>is going to need something to focus on. Blake always was an excellent PR >>person, and it is giving me the chance to get even closer to my daughter. >>> >>>Amanda: (looks at him with utter disgust) You really are a despicable man, >>using your own daughter to save your assets meanwhile you are ensuring the >>destruction of her marriage...to a man she seems to really love , even if >>she is all wrong for him...the father of her unborn child. >>> >>>Roger: Call it tough love, she will get over that pompous jerk and will be >>much better off for it. >>>I love my daughter and I only want what is best fro her and my grandchild. >>Besides my dear, stealing a pregnant woman's husband won't exactly win you >>any points in this town.(grins at her) >>> >>>Amanda:(sultry laugh) OK I guess we have established that neither one of us >>has the most honorable motives... maybe that is why we get along so well. >>> >>>Roger: Maybe...now come back to bed, we might as well have some more fun >>will we are being such rogues. >>> >>>As Amanda crawls back into bed we fade to black. >>> >>> >>>Scene 5 >>> >>>Cut in: We find Blake seated in an office at WASP, her back towards the >>door she hears the door close and the faint click as it is locked. >>> >>>Ross:(sexy voice) Hey babe...working hard? >>> >>>Blake:(smiles) My you have impeccable timing, I was just thinking about you? >>> >>>Ross: Oh I see, and how many X's did that thought contain? >>> >>>Blake laughs and turns around...laughs even harder >>>Ross is standing there with a single red rose clenched between his teeth. >>> >>>Blake: You are so sweet. >>> >>>He hands her the rose >>> >>>Ross: I guess I should have gotten them to remove the thorns >>> >>>She stands up and walks over to him, putting her arms around his neck >>> >>>Blake: I think I know just how to make you lips feel better. >>> >>>She kisses him softly, then gently traces the outline of his lips with her >>tongue. >>> >>>Blake: Better? >>> >>>Ross: Oh much better >>> >>>Blake: Hon...why not take your coat off and stay awhile >>> >>>Ross grins and removes his coat, Blake's reaction is wide eyed amazement. >>> >>>Ross: Do you like it...I got it for my birthday? >>> >>>Blake: I can't believe I am getting flashed but such an incredibly sexy >>man...like it...oh baby I love it. >>>It is not only practical but thoughtful...it saves me ripping your clothes >>off (grins wickedly) >>> >>>He pulls her close and nuzzles her neck >>> >>>Blake:(pleased) Hon...what has gotten into you? >>> >>>Ross: Oh with impending fatherhood...I just wanted to make sure that I >>didn't become too predictable. >>> >>>Blake: Sweetheart...you are a darling not to mention sexy and very >>exciting...but you forget, I am suppose to be the unpredictable one...you >>know raging hormones and all. >>> >>>Ross: Oh...I guess that means I should put the coat back on...my life as a >>flasher is over? >>> >>>Blake: Not a chance my hormones are already in over-drive I think it would >>be very prudent if you finished what you started. >>> >>>Ross: I've always wanted to do that >>> >>>Blake:(confused) What?? Finished what you started? >>> >>>Ross: No showing up at your office this way...shocking you... >>> >>>She looks at her husband and certainly appreciating the gesture...feigns a >>look of shock. >>> >>>Ross: Now let me kiss you decently... >>> >>>Blake: Considering your present attire...I am afraid only an indecent kiss >>will do >>> >>>He kisses her passionately, pleased by her warm engulfing response, he hold >>her face and kisses her eyelids, her temples, the tip of her nose his teeth >>tug gently on her ear lobe as her whispers... >>> >>>Ross: What is it about you my dear that makes me want do something so crazy? >>> >>>Blake:(voice getting husky) I just thought you were reading my mind, and >>dropped by to make my day-dream come true. >>> >>>His tongue trails down the nape of her neck as his hands un-tuck her blouse) >>> >>>Blake:(breathing heavier) So do you want to christen my desk? >>> >>>Ross:(mutters into her throat) Isn't this Roger's office..... >>> >>>Interrupted by a pounding on the door... >>> >>>Roger:(loudly and very angrily) Chrissy...Chrissy...open up this door >>NOW...we have to talk. >>> >>>Blake:(irritated at the interruption...but smiles anyway) Well honey it is >>show-time >>>(tosses him his coat) You may want this >>> >>>He hastily puts on his coat... >>> >>>Ross: Blake you may want to straighten yourself out a bit (referring to her >>un-tucked blouse and general disheveled flushed look) >>> >>>Blake: (winks at him) No I don't think so >>> >>>Ross steps behind the desk as Blake unlocks and opens the door, a very >>agitated Roger bursts in followed by Amanda. >>> >>>Roger: What the hell is this Chrissy...and what are you doing in my office? >>> >>>Blake: This..(innocently...as she buttons her undone button) Oh come on >>dad...this was a man about to make-love to his wife(smiles) don't be so prudish! >>> >>>Roger: (furious) Not that (disgusted)..this (waves a handful of papers >>under her nose) >>> >>>Blake: And to answer your other question...'this' is my office now....I am >>sure those papers explained that...I guess Leo wasn't around...let me >>explain...you were generously compensated, but unfortunately your services >>here are no longer required, you have been ...terminated. >>> >>>Roger: You cannot fire me little girl.(incredulous)..I own half of this >>station. >>> >>>Blake:(laughs in his face) Really....these papers say that I Blake Marler >>own half of WSPR, just ask my lawyer. >>> >>>Ross: She is right Rog, undeniable...non-contestable. If you recall I read >>those papers very carefully. You signed it over to her...she has the right >>to do whatever she wants. >>> >>>Roger:(enraged...glares at Ross) You shut up. Chrissy please tell me this >>is just his idea of a very bad practical joke. >>> >>>Blake: Daddy...I am so sorry...No joke...I own it...thanks. >>> >>>Roger: Own it...only temporarily >>> >>>Blake: Ross do these papers say anything about temporary ownership... >>> >>>Ross: Not a thing Hon. (enjoying Roger's agitation immensely) >>> >>>Roger: You know it was my intention for you to sign it back over once I got >>my finances back in order. >>> >>>Blake:(viciously) The only thing know about your intentions dad...is that >>it was your intention to do everything possible to ensure the break-up of my >>marriage, and Fifi there was your partner in crime. >>> >>>Roger:(grabs her hands) Chrissy, I don't understand. I thought things were >>back the way they used to be, we had built trust between us...how could you >>do this to me. >>> >>>Blake:(incredulous) Oh Daddy I am so disappointed...have you forgotten(pauses) >>>Roger Thorpe's lesson #1 Keep your friends close and your enemies >>closer...I think I will give myself an A+ for a lesson well learned. You see >>the day after that Country Club incident I heard you and that feline fur >>ball plotting to destroy my life, well I was not about to let that happen. >>> >>>Roger's look is one of stunned amazement as the reality begins to sink in. >>> >>>Roger: You mean you used your pregnancy to get close to me again... and it >>was all just a sham? >>> >>>Blake:(flip) Roger Thorpe's lesson #2 The end justifies the means. And to >>you thought I never paid attention to your important life lessons, basically >>I was a prodigy. So how does it feel to be beaten at the game 'you' set in >>motion? >>> >>>Roger:(devastated) You misunderstood...Chrissy >>> >>>Blake: Oh please spare me your...Chrissy you don't understand because you >>don't have a brain ion your head speech! I learned your game Dad I just took >>all the pages out of your book! >>> I loved you for so long ... all I ever wanted was your love and approval, >>but I suddenly realized that you never loved me, I was your pawn....the one >>way to insure you would always be a part of Mom's life, you only wanted me >>around when I was behaving exactly as you wanted, whenever I veered from >>that path you withheld your love and cut me out of your life, well I don't >>need your sick twisted version of love. >>>I have a husband who truly loves me and a child whom we both love, I am >>cutting you out of my life, I don't want you around spreading your poison >>anymore. You could never truly love me and plot to destroy my life this way . >>> >>>Blake feels like a piece of her heart is being ripped out, but the moment >>of truth has finally arrived, and she feels a certain pride that she has >>held her own against her father....there would be time for tears and feeling >>the lose later...but for now she would rely on her anger to get her through. >>> >>>Roger:(sees the devastation in her eyes...and realizes that she is >>serious...grasps to salvage the situation) >>>Chrissy I do ... >>> >>>Blake: Too little too late Roger! >>> >>>Roger: Chrissy honey you need me...the Spauldings will eat you alive...you >>are not equipped to deal with them. >>> >>>Blake:(spitefully) I dealt with you didn't I...and as I see it...I did one >>hell of a good job! >>> >>>Ross seeing the emotional toll this is taking on Blake, steps behind her >>and hugs her, feeling her tremble... he looks at Roger >>> >>>Ross: Blake will do just fine, she has got me for support. >>> >>>Roger:(sneers) Marler you are a mindless sap, you will be of absolutely no >>use to Blake against... >>> >>>Ross: Blake doesn't have to fight the Spaulding or anyone else, she will >>have free reign of the station...she has a new partner. >>> >>>All eyes turn on Ross as they wonder what he knows that they don't >>> >>>Ross: Blake...that was the other part of my surprise...I am your new partner. >>> >>>Blake:(taken aback) Uhh Hon...I've seen our check book...we couldn't >>exactly afford it. >>> >>>Ross: No...but I did a rather large favor for Alexandra...she considered it >>priceless...so as a token of her appreciation she signed over Spaulding's >>half of the station. >>> >>>Amanda: (screeches) You bastard! I came to you in my time of need and you >>sold me out to ALEX! I will sue you for misconduct...see you disbarred. >>> >>>Ross: Amanda you seem so bitter...not a good look for you...I assure you >>there was no wrong doing...well at least on my part...I returned your >>retainer months ago...and anytime you asked my advice I recall telling you >>that you should consult your lawyer because I was only advising you as a >>'old friend' >>> >>>Amerada: Friend...you were the one who provided Alex with the incriminating >>tapes. >>> >>>Ross: Actually it was my brilliant wife and her brother who put the >>listening devices in place, when she originally told me what the two of you >>were planning I was skeptical, I needed a little convincing, so she got all >>the sordid details on tape...the embezzlement and you deluded little plan to >>bed me. Blake had no idea I went to Alex and made a deal...the deal was I >>provide Alex with the means to get Alan's stock and she would give me >>Spaulding's interest in the station, lets just say she jumped at the >>opportunity, and I gave her everything she needed to nail your embezzling >>little butt! >>>I did give you good advice though...turning the stock over to Alex or go to >>prison for embezzlement....let there be no doubt...Alex would have sent you >>to prison for life if she thought it would get her hand on that stock...I >>merely saved you both the trouble >>> >>>Roger: Marler you are more corrupt than you accused me of being...you >>sanctimonious hypocrite. >>> >>>Blake looks at her husband with a new admiration, people seemed to always >>underestimate Ross, never expecting him to do the unexpected, something she >>was sometimes guilty of even though she knew better... >>>well never again. >>> >>>Ross: Roger you are wrong, you crossed the line, you took my senate seat, >>then you took my daughter, so I wrote a new page to add to your book 'Get >>them before they Get you' also know as self-preservation.... >>>Blake and our child are the most important things in this world to me...and >>I will be damned if I let you take that away. >>> >>>Blake throws her arms around his neck and kisses him fully, as she pulls >>away.... >>> >>>Blake: Ross Marler I love you...thank you for showing me not only that I am >>lovable but that that love is precious and sacred. and worth fighting for. >>> >>>Ross:(smiles tenderly) I do love you Blake and there is going to be nothing >>but happiness and love in our future. >>> >>>Roger and Amanda look on in disgust and jealousy, because the love they >>share for each other seems to charge the room...feeling that there is >>nothing else he can do Roger grabs Amanda's arm and they turn to go. >>> >>>Blake: Oh daddy ...leaving so soon? Please stay...I have a parting gift to you. >>> >>>Roger: (Looks at her, tries for a teary eyed expression) If you think some >>token gift will make up for the knife that you just plunged into my back and >>twisted...you are sadly mistaken. >>> >>>Blake: Actually it is a gift for you and Ross >>> >>>Ross looks at her puzzled and Roger is just seething, barley able to hold >>his rage in. >>> >>>Blake: Ross could you please get the envelopes from the top drawer of my desk.? >>> >>>After he hands them to her, she hands one to each of them. >>> >>>Blake: Well go ahead open them... >>> >>>Ross opens the envelop and is stunned, Roger is tearing into it... >>> >>>Blake: Isn't my baby brother just a brilliant photographer? Why Amanda he >>'almost' made you look presentable, but even he can't perform the >>impossible. You will be happy to know Roger that I couriered a copy to your >>wife this morning, >>> >>>Amanda snaps the picture from Roger's hand, captured on Kodak are the >>moments her and Roger spent in a rather scanty clinch...she did have to >>admit though they were rather flattering. >>> >>>Blake: Dinah never struck me as the sort of girl who like to share >>much...and if this doesn't convince the poor girl, well I still have the >>tapes...my own personal favorite quote 'Dinah is so witless, not only will I >>get her trust fund, she is going to hand it over to me and then I am going >>to divorce her so quickly her head will spin' Sorry Roger...nobody messes >>with Dinah's millions. >>> >>>Roger: Well Chrissy are you happy...truly happy now that you have destroyed >>my life? >>> >>>Blake: (sadly) I didn't destroy your life Roger...you did, I just refused >>to allow you to destroy mine. I believe it was Roger Thorpe's lesson #3... >>Show no mercy... followed closely by...Kick them while they are down...but >>you know all this. >>> >>>Roger: You will just come crawling back for me once Ross throws you >>over...begging me to forgive you...you always do. >>> >>>Blake: Not this time Roger...you see I truly believe that you would have >>done me a big favor if you had just stayed dead one of those times... You >>never loved me, I was simply the means for you to get to mom ,time and time >>again. Do you know how long it has taken me to accept the fact that I was >>never daddy's little girl...but Roger's little pawn... >>> >>>Roger: You are cold and manipulative...how are you any different than what >>you accuse me of being? >>> >>>Ross:(seeing that Blake is about to crack emotionally) Roger shut up and >>get the hell out! NOW! >>> >>>Roger lunges for Ross. Blake opens the door and where security is waiting, >>they quickly enter to escort Roger and Amanda out of the building >>> >>>Roger yells as he is being taken out >>> >>>Roger: I will be back Chrissy this is not over by a long shot. >>> >>>Blake closes and locks the door, walks over and melts into Ross's arms as >>he holds trembling body. >>>Ross looks at her lovingly, thinking what a truly courageous and astounding >>woman his wife is and how lucky their child would be to have her as a mother. >>> >>>Ross: I want to thank you. >>> >>>Blake:(teary eyed emotionally drained) For what? >>> >>>Ross: For finding away to get Roger out of Dinah's life >>> >>>Blake: (smiles sadly) I thought you would like that. >>> >>>Ross: Why did you bother, you already had what you wanted...was it just to >>stick it to Roger? >>> >>>Blake: No...truthfully that had nothing to do with Roger. Dinah is not my >>favorite person ....but you 'are' and I would do anything for you. Besides >>now that Dinah is free of Roger, you can concentrate on...(pats her stomach) >>> >>>Ross: (hugs her and kisses her softly) I think that is a wonderful idea but >>for now I would like to concentrate on you. >>> >>>Blake: We are a good team aren't we? >>> >>>Ross: The best...(wanting desperately to see her smile he adds) and just >>think with a whole new workplace at our disposal all the new and unusual >>places we will have to christen in our own special way. >>> >>>As her eyes twinkle at the thought we fade to black. >>>