Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Wednesday, 30 Dec 1992 09:26:08 MST
From: <IDSWB@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject:    DOOL: Update 12/24

Please bear with me.  This is my first update.  Please feel free to
add anything I happened to miss.  Thanks

The show opens at Carries Apartment with Billie, Carrie, John, and Marlena.
John and Marlena are confronting Carrie about the check.  John reminds
Carrie that she had access to the loft when he was in Washington looking
for Marlena.

Scene shift to Jack and Jennifer and Abbiejust arriving at the Horton's,
arms laden with gifts.  Jenn says it never seems like Christmas until
she comes to the Hortons.  Jenn brings up how sad it is that Carly and
Lawrence are separated from Nicki.  Jack reminds Jenn how good a year it's
been for them and how much better it's gonna be.  Jack gives Jenn a big
smacker right on the lips.

Lawrence and Carly are looking at Nikki baby photo album and talking
about losing those eight years.  She says she should've been the one to
put the book together, not Viv.  Lawrence tells her not to think about
the times missed but, the future.  He's (Nikki) gonna know who his father
is and who his mother is.  Those are the things we have to hold on to.

In the bar:  The cocktail waitress tells Bo to stall because the other
guys weren't telling the truth (about Viv & Nikki being in Niagra Falls).

Switch back to Carries.  Carrie is denying taking the check from John's
checkbook.  John says that if Carrie took it they could leave it as a
family matter.  However, since she didn't take it, they'll have to call
the bank and the police will find the person responsible.  John continues
to say how serious a crime theft and purgury are.  After hearing this,
Carrie says that she's the one that took the check.  Of course, Billie's
standing in the doorway easedropping on this entire conversation.

Again back to Lawrence and Carly.  They're still looking at the Baby
photo album as they compare genes and decide that no matter what happens
to them that they'll live on in him.  Another mention by Carly of missing
him for Christmas.  Lawrence reassures her that Viv won't take him overseas.

Viv and Brant are talking and Viv says Nikki was born in France.  Once they
get abroad, the adoption will stand up.  Brant says he has always loved
Viv but, he can't afford to tangle with her nephew.

Back to the bar:  The waitress informs Bo that, according the Ike and the
boys, that Viv & Nikki didn't go to Niagra Falls after all.  Bo asks if he
knows where they went.  She says yeah but, he's not gonna tell you.  Bo says
"We'll see about that."

Switch to the Horton House.  Jack, Jennifer, and Alice are doddling over
Abby.  Jo walks in with presents and remarks that the door was left open
and anyone could just walk right in.  Everyone wishes Jo a merry Christmas.
Jack takes her presents as Jo remarks how one is from Justin and Adrianne
for Abigail.  Jo goes with Jack to put the presents under the tree and Jack
accuses her of overdoing this this Christmas.  Jo says "why not, it's your
baby's first Christmas and your first Novel."  Jack says he's been trying all
day to get ahold of Suzanne to find out what's going on with the book.  Jo
tells him he has to keep trying because this year she's his Santa Claus.

Alice interrupts, asking for Jo's help.  Jack escapes to make a phone call
and as he's dialing Julie and Bill arrive.  Julie just picked Bill up at
the airport.  Jack seems to be the gift putter under the tree as he takes
the gifts from them and places them under the tree.  Julie comments to
Bill (after Jack has left) how moving into his house has giving Jack a
new perspective on marriage.  Bills says "Who knows, maybe the jinx is
finally broken on that place.  You haven't said anything have you?
Julie responds by saying "No."  They join the rest of the Hortons in the
living room.

Jenn mentions that Tom has a surprise and that he plans on mentioning
it at dinner.

Back to Carries apartment where Marlena asks her why she stole money
from John.  Marlena suggests she is taking Drugs.  Carries replies saying
she took the money to pay back expenses and she gave some to Jesse.  Carrie
says you always help people.  Marlena says not by stealing.  Carrie says
she just borrowed it and meant to pay it back.  She apologizes and asks
them not to tell Roman.  John says forgivness is not the answer as he
heads for the door.  After he leaves, Marlena says she expects her in
Church later.

Back at the Horton house where Jack asks Julie whe she's gonna start
the remodeling project.  Julie tries to have him hold off for awhile.
Jack refuses and tries to call Suzanne again after Julie leaves.  Of
course, the line's still busy.  Jo walks up and Jack gives her a present.
It's a necklace with a #1 grandma charm.  'Editors note: It was a lovely
scene between them'.  They talk about raising children with Silent Night
playing in the background.  They hug and Jennifer walks up and knows
immediately that he gave the gift to Jo.  Jennifer tells Jack that she
just knew he wouldn't be able to wait.

They join the rest of the Hortons in the living room.  Another remark
is made about Bo and Carly from Alice.  Micky and Maggie are there
'Ed note: I never saw them arrive) and Micky gives a large present to
Tom.  Jenn says this jear Alice is first.  Alice says not this year,
Abby is first.

Back to Lawrence and Carly and that stupid chest with the hidden bottom.
Carly finds a report card from the private school Viv sent Nikki to.  Carly
talks about the night Nikki was conceived.  Larry asks if she remembers the
music that was playing and continues to say that he searched five years
to find the same music.

Viv and Nikki are getting ready to leave for the airport.  Viv asks Nikki
about the whereabouts of the box (the one that Carly and Lawrence are
going through).

Back at the bar where the waitress is talking to Ike.  She gets him to
take her outside on the pretense that she's afraid of Bo lurking outside
so she wants him to walk her home.  Bo's, of course, is waiting for Ike
outside and tries to wrestle out of him where Viv and Nikki are.

Return once again to Carries apartment where Billie offers Carrie some
tea.  Billie says it'll calm her nerves.  Carrie replies by saying
she lied for Astin not for Billie.  Carrie says Marlena and John will
never trust her again.

John and Marlena enter the Brady pub where Marlena suggests Billie put
Carrie up to stealing the check.  They talk about not telling Roman and
John reminds Marlena how well they handled things alone before.  Marlena
remarks on how different John and Roman are in dealing with Carrie.
Marlena says they can handle anything together.  Marlena continues to
say that Roman is staying at the station because there's been a break
on the missing Nikki/Viv case.  Marlena brings up going to the church
later on that evening and John mentions he'd like to join her.  She
accepts his offer.

Back at the Horton living room where Alice is talking about all the
ornaments on the tree 'Ed Note: They're already there!  What happened
to the tradition of the present party putting on the ornaments of
the missing loved ones?'  Alice asks Tom if they're all there.  He says
"there's Tommy, Addie, Marie, Sandy, and Jessica."  Bill says "there's
Mike, Jeremy, and Laura."  Micky says "there's Stephen."  Maggie says
"and Melissa and Sarah."  Julie says "and Hope, Bo, Shawn Douglas and"
with a slight pause and hurt expression on her face says "Doug."  Alice
says "All the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren" as
she hugs Jennifer and Abby "aren't we fortunate?  They may be scattered
all over the world but once this time of the year, they're all right here
in our living room and we're all together."

Jo and Jack are standing together when Jo says she didn't realize there
were so many Hortons.  Jack says "It's kinda intimidating but, once you
get your name on a ball, you're in for life."

Tom says "and now, for all those present" as he opens the box of bulbs
Micky gave him earlier.  Julie and Bill put their bulbs up first.
Next come Micky and Maggie.  After they place their bulbs on the tree
they give each other a longer than a peck kiss.  Jack and Jennifer put
their bulbs on the tree then Jack turns towards Jo and hands her Abby's
which beamingly she places on the tree.  Last to place their bulbs on
the tree are Tom and Alice.  After their done there is an even longer
kiss between them.

Tom says "well, wherever our loved ones are may God bring them all safely
home to us and now we're all gonna go on a little pilgrimage."  They're
all hustling about when Julie says "knowing grandpa, take a coat."

Back to Lawrence and Carly where Lawrence is really laying it on heavy to
Carly.  He mentions how tough her life has been with him decieving her,
Viv lying to her, and Bo leaving her.  They talk about the sherry he has
just poured 'ed note: Sherry?  anything to take up more airtime I guess'
Lawrence plays the song that was playing when Nikki was conceived.  Carly
makes him turn it off.

Viv and Nikki are getting into the limousine.  Brant get a phone call and
says he has to leave because there's someone down at the dock who's
stirring up trouble and asking questions about Viv's & Nikki's whereabouts.
Brant tells the driver to take them to the airport Godspeed.

At the hospital church where the Hortons have all gathered, Jack leaves
to call Suzanne again.  He finds out that she has been fired and all her
projects have been cancelled.  Miranda's book is out the window.  She
gives him words of encouragement about the book before she hangs up.

The Church services starts and the chaplain says they should begin with
a song.  Tom prompts him to sing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".  Marlena
and John are sitting in the back pews.  Jack looks very depressed.

Return to Carly and Lawrence where Carly's concerned about Nikki and
rants about how much she misses him.  She calls for Bo and Lawrence
asks where Bo is when she needs him.  He continues to say that Bo can
make an affair about Lisanne's death but, he can't help us find Nikki.
Lawrence calls him selfesh as he continue to cut Bo down some more.

Viv and Nikki being driven down the road when suddenly the Limo stops.
Viv notices they're not at the airport and calls to the driver.  When
she gets out of limo the driver exits also.  The chauffer is Bo.  Viv
accuses Lawrence and Carly of sending him after her.  Viv tries to
convince Bo that if Nikki's gone that Lawrence won't be able to get
Carly back.  Nikki's the bond between them.  If Bo lets her go then
he can have Carly all to himself.  Viv says that Nikki is happy with
her and Carly will be happy with him and Shawn Douglas.  'Ed note:
Viv's really convincing in this scene'.

Return to the Hospital church where a nurse arrives and calls the
chaplain away.  The Chaplain wishes them all a merry christmas as
he leaves.  Tom says he "wants to close the service with his favorite
story, read by a young man who's come to be very dear to me, my new
grandson-in-law, Jack.  Jack, if youwould."  Jack says "no....really
..I couldn't."  After encouragement from Jenn and Tom, Jack takes the
podium and begins to read the story.

As Jack reads the story the camera shoots around the congregation.
First shots are of Bill, Julie, Alice and Tom sitting together.  Back
to Jack, then to Jenn holding Abby 'ed note: Jennifer seemed to hold
Abby throughout the entire episode.  No one else seemed to have her.'
Back to Jack, switch to Micky and Maggie then again back to Jack.
Jenn and Abbie with Jo sitting beside them then back to Jack.  Just
then Carrie walks in and taps Marlena on the shoulder.  She then sits
beside Marlena who's sitting beside John.  The camera then switches to
some cute kids then back to Jack.  Once again to Bill, Julie, Tom, and
Alice, then back to Jack.  They show another child then go back to Jack.
Julie and Bill are shown then they scan the entire congregation.  After
Jack is finished Tom rises and gives Jack a big hug.  'ed note: Again
Julie looks lovely, lonely, and disturbed.'

Well, that's it.  I really have to take my hat off to those updaters.
It's alot of work.  I also just absolutely hated how they kept switching
to Lawrence and Carly all the time.  Boy was it hard to write all the
names straight :-)

A very happy because she picked a real good day to do the update Quince

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