From: VECTRGSJ@VAX.CSUN.EDU (Gail Said Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: DOOL:UPDATE: THU 1/21/93
Date: 22 Jan 1993 10:23:18 -0600
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                  /                  /    Thursday, January 21, 1993


As the show opens Phillip encounters Billie at University Hospital and
tells her he's been to the barn but found no sign of the $100,000.  He's
worried that Simon will come to town and that he (Phillip) will get
caught in the cross fire.  Billie is underwhelmed by Phillip's concern
for *her* welfare.  Phillip tells her to be on the lookout for a big
spender and comments, "If whoever found the money spent it, they're in
big trouble."

Jack and Jennifer are having a celebration dinner at Wings.  Jennifer
thinks it must be "on the house."  Jack says it's on the Devereaux house
and tells her it's just a taste of things to come, that they'll be living
in style from now on.

Kim is in a therapy session with Marlena.  She talks about dreaming and
waking up wanting her other personalities to come out.  Marlena tells her
she can't force this.  Kim says she knows that but wishes she was more in
control.  Marlena assures her she *is* in control, but Kim knows she has
to convince herself of that.  Kim then turns the conversation to Marlena
saying, "My session is over.  Now how about yours?"  Marlena says
haltingly that she misses the twins terribly.  Kim wants to know what
else is bothering her.  "Roman," answers Marlena, "He's convinced that
Austin is involved in the gambling ring ... he doesn't believe Carrie ...
I hope this doesn't drive them apart."

At Austin's apartment Carrie is vowing she won't reveal anything to her
father.  Austin says he can't do this to her.  Carrie doesn't want Austin
to go to jail, but Austin thinks maybe it's time he paid for what he's
done.  He doesn't want to destroy the relationship between Carrie and her
father and he knows that Roman will keep after her.  There's a knock at
the door.  It's Roman.

Back at the celebration dinner Jack is telling Jennifer dispassionately 
that none of this would mean anything without her to share it with.  He
asks her about his offer (to work at the SPECTATOR with him).  "We could
pick up where we left off."  Jennifer has to think about it.

Over at Marlena's office Kim continues to probe.  "Roman?" she queries. 
"We're fine," answers Marlena.  "Didn't he see the show?" asks Kim. 
"What did he think?"  Marlena tells Kim that Roman was angry that
Jennifer's questions were too personal.  "But we've put all that behind
us," Marlena assures Kim.  "Everything's fine now."  [But the viewer is
not assured, and neither, we presume, is Kimberly.]

Meanwhile Roman asks for answers, not coffee, when Carrie tries to be
hospitable, and begins to grill Austin and Carrie about Austin's beating. 
Neither of them will admit to recognizing any of the attackers or knowing
who was behind the attack.  Roman persists, but Carrie and Austin stand
firm.  Roman tells them (angrily) that he doesn't want Carrie to get
hurt.

Kim's interrogation of Marlena continues as well.  She reminds Marlena
that there was confusion over John, that they all felt it, that none of
the family could stop the feelings ... "and neither could you."  She
suggests that there are *still* feelings.  "No, not any more," says
Marlena.  "I bumped into John on the pier ... it was intense ... we
talked about how we feel, the fact that I'm Roman's wife ...."  "You're
not staying with Roman just so you won't hurt him?" suggests Kim.  "No,
no, no," Marlena responds ... "but I still love John."  Kim tells Marlena
that John will find happiness again.  Marlena agrees.  Kim continues,
"You know that until he does, things won't be easy."

Back at the Roman inquisition, Austin starts to talk, but Carrie
interrupts and Austin concurs with her assessment that the beating was
just a random event.  Roman wants to know what happened to the $50,000 in
prize money.  Austin says he had debts.  Roman is skeptical.  Austin
sends Carrie out for chowder from the pub, and Roman tells Austin to stop
hiding behind his daughter and start giving answers!

At Wings, Julie is telling Alice, Tom, Mickey and Maggie she's glad they
could join her for dinner.  "To celebrate the sale of the SPECTATOR?" 
"Well, yes," answers Julie, "but I have something else to discuss with
you, too."  Before she can tell them what that might be she's called away
for a phone call.  Alice sees Jennifer and excuses herself.  Jennifer
bubbles about the good news about Jack; Alice expresses her sorrow about
the bad news about Jennifer's show.  Jennifer assures her grandmother
that she's happy about this; she wants to be with Abby.  Alice says
that's fine if it's what she really wants, "but if you really want to
work ...."  They discuss how times have changed since Alice was raising a
family.

Carrie runs into Billie at the pub and Billie is defensive about Carrie's
expression of concern about her welfare.  Carrie says she's worried about
Austin.  Billie says he can hold his own ... he has before.

Roman tells Austin he thinks Tim was working for him and he says Billie
has been seen with a loan shark.  "And we know she's into drugs."  Austin
says to leave his sister out of it.  Roman says he will if Austin
cooperates.  He'll offer a deal:  Austin's testimony for less jail time. 
Austin thinks Roman just wants him out of Carrie's life.  Roman says he
doesn't want Carrie hurt.  Austin says he doesn't either.  [What he
actually said, if I heard it right, was "Who doesn't?" which would mean
the opposite of what I assume he meant.]

Back at Julie's dinner party, Julie tells the family that she got a
letter from Doug today.  When asked how he is, she replies, "He seemed
fine ... on the surface."  She says he wrote about business, as he always
does when he writes to her (about the properties they still own
together), but that tone surprised her.  "It was a dull letter," she
quips, "No jokes, no emotion ... has anyone else heard from him?"  Others
received Christmas cards but no personal notes.  Julie says she's tried
to reach him by phone but he hasn't returned her calls.  Mickey offers to
call.  Julie says no, she'll give him a couple of days and let everybody
know what happens.  She gets up and Maggie goes after her.  "You're
worried about Doug," suggests Maggie, "You're afraid he's found someone
else."  Julie replies, "Doug and Julie are divorced."  Maggie:  "That
doesn't mean you've stopped loving him."  Julie:  "It means I'm such a
creature of habit that any change in routine gets me upset."  "Because
you *still* love him," counters Maggie.  "Well, I divorced him and he
divorced me ... and it's not that simple anymore," replies Julie.

Victor arrives at Wings and encounters Jack who quips, "I'd invite you to
join us in our victory celebration, but I wouldn't want to rub salt in
the wound."  Victor tells Jack that he hasn't lost yet.  "You may have
pulled off a miracle now, but in a few months you'll have to come up with
the rest of the money, and lightening never strikes twice in the same
place.  You'll lose the money *and* the SPECTATOR ... to *me*."

A rather dejected Julie is standing by the bar and Victor suggests to her
that he might be able to cheer her up.

Jennifer wants to know if Jack's backer will come up with the rest of the
money.  Jack says he's planning on increased revenues from the paper to
get the money.  The SPECTATOR is going to have the highest circulation in
the country, he promises.  Jennifer urges him to temper confidence with
reality.  "Look at what happened to me ...."

At another table Phillip is talking to Sondra Stevens who has been
selected by the backers of the talk show to replace Jennifer.  Sondra
projects an aggressive image which makes Phillip uneasy.  Kim arrives and
Sondra says she'd like to have Kim appear on the show to talk about her
multiple personality disorder.  Kim is less than enthused about that. 
Sondra leaves and Phillip and Kim both indicate they wish Jennifer were
back on the show.

Marlena arrives home and calls out for Roman, but he's not there.  She
picks up a photo of the two of them then goes to a cabinet and takes a
large hat box out of the bottom drawer.  Inside is a wedding photo of her
and John.  She picks it up, then looks at the photo of her and Roman
again.  She puts the wedding photo back into the hat box, takes the charm
bracelet John gave her out of her purse, places it in the hat box, too,
and closes the drawer.

Meanwhile Roman is still trying to reason with Austin.  "If you care
you'll cut her loose," he says.  Austin says he's not leaving Carrie. 
"Don't say I never warned you," threatens Roman before leaving.  He meets
Carrie in the hallway.  She's worried about Austin.  "Don't worry," says
Roman, "Your boyfriend is still standing for now."  Carrie wants Roman to
lay off, but Roman says he can't.  He doesn't trust Austin, and he wants
to take care of Carrie.  "I'm on my own now," asserts Carrie, "and you
have to respect that. ... I'm sorry."  "So am I," replies Roman.

At Wings Jennifer and Alice are talking about child care and the
ultimatum that cost Jennifer her job.  Alice sympathizes but suggests
Jenn should have waited until the show was a big hit.  She urges Jennifer
to go over and talk to Phillip about getting her job back.

In another part of the club Victor tells Julie he'll start his own paper
and run the SPECTATOR into the ground.  Julie doesn't think he stands a
chance.  "Doesn't it strike you as odd," muses Victor, "that Jack
suddenly came up with the money?  Don't you wonder why he didn't tell you
who his backer is?"  Julie replies, "Once you get to know Jack Devereaux
"odd" takes on a whole new meaning."  "It's amazing, isn't it," continues
Victor (as we see Billie come into the club), how overnight he suddenly
has $75,000 in his pocket.  Either he's lucky ... or involved in criminal
activity.

Roman arrives at home and Marlena greets him with a big kiss.  They talk
about Carrie and Austin and the danger Roman fears Carrie may be in. 
"Let's focus on something else," suggests Marlena.  "How about a movie?"
says Roman.  Marlena says she has a better idea ... "I'll be right back."

At Austin's apartment, Austin tells Carrie he understands why Roman is
concerned about her.  Carrie says she's sorry her dad made her choose but
that she's not sorry she chose Austin.  There's a knock at the door.  A
big bouquet of red roses has arrived for Austin ... with no card.

At Wings Billie asks Dave if he knows anyone who just got rich overnight. 
Jennifer approaches Kim and Phillip.  Kim excuses herself so Jennifer can
talk to Phillip.  Jenn apologizes, promises she can be tougher, and says
wants to talk to the backers ... would Phillip arrange it.  Phillip tells
her it's too late; they've already chosen a replacement.  Jennifer is
visibly upset but tells Phillip that's okay.  She goes back over to Jack
and tells him she wants to leave.  Jack places a $100 bill in his wine
glass and announces there's plenty more where that came from.  In the
background we see Billie at the bar, but apparently she's too far away to
hear this conversation.

Marlena comes back into her living room, picks up the phone and calls her
secretary asking her to clear her schedule for a couple of days.  She
tells Roman she's arranged with Abe for Roman's schedule to be cleared,
too.  Roman doesn't want to leave Carrie.  Marlena tells him that Abe and
the entire police force can take Carrie while they get away for a couple
of days.  She hands him a ski coat and tells him she thought they could
recreate some old memories and work and some new ones.  They kiss.  Roman
tells her "don't melt the snow" and away they go.

At Wings Billie is still out of hearing range when Jack tips Dave with
the $100 bill.  He then suggests that with the clout of the paper he can
try to get her back into television, but he'd rather have her back on the
newspaper.  "You don't need me," counters Jennifer.  He says he wants her
at the top with him ... it's lonely at the top.  Jennifer says she's in
this for better or worse.  Jack says she must agree that better is always
better ... it's best ... and it's only going to get better from now on. 
"We're back in the money again."

Phillip notices Billie and goes over to the bar.  Bill asks him for
$2000.  He says no.

Austin and Carrie are puzzling over the flowers.  Carrie heads for her
apartment to get Austin's pills.  The phone rings as she's leaving.  It's
Gus.  "Did you get my get well present?" he asks menacingly.  When Carrie
returns and asks who was on the phone, Austin tells her it was a wrong
number.

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