From: susanm@HP-AND.AN.HP.COM (Susan Margulies)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: AMC: Thursday Update 8/27
Date: 28 Aug 92 17:27:21 GMT

AMC Update, Thursday August 27th

Featuring:   That's Not the Man I Fell in Love With pts I. & II
             starring Angelique, Dimitri, Brooke, Edmund, and Jack

	     To Catch a Creep
	     starring Carter, Derek, Mimi, and Charlie
	      
             Casseroles, Card Games, and Companionship
	     starring Erica, Mona, Dr. Joe, a bit o' Dim and Ed, 
	      & Nick Davis!

To Catch A Creep
----------------
Derek is on the phone with Rosenfeld as Mimi is waking up.
Rosenfeld gives Derek the news that Cookie crumbled.  Derek can't
believe they lost their only evidence.  Mimi tries to get him to
calm down, but Derek has decide to give Carter a taste of his own
scare tactics.  Mimi warns about harrassment (this is getting old)
but Derek thinks it would be worth it to get Carter off the streets.

Meanwhile at the Pine Cone Motel, Carter answers the door to the New
Kid on the Block.  It's Charlie who is dressed like a Kriss Kross
reject.  Carter informs his "new neighbor" that there is no tenants
association or neighborhood watch, so what's up with the visit?
Charlie asks for directions to the nearest soda machine.  Carter
gives him more than what he asks for, saying next time you want play
amateur spy, try it on someone who doesn't know your face, Mr.
Enchantment!  Busted.

Carter plays fashion consultant, advising Charlie to lose the hat;
it's not your style.  While Carter tries to bid him adieu, Charlie
forces his sob story on Carter - announcing he is no longer Man of
Enchantment and wishes people with great memories like Carter
(smooch, smooch, what a kiss up!) would just knock it off.  Carter
takes to the complimet very well, but wonders why Charlie is through
with modeling.  Charlie goes in to his never-trust-a-woman routine,
and in doing so he peaks Carter's interest.  Did a woman bring
Charlie to hang his hat at the Pine Cone?  Charlie goes into a story
about matronly women who were hot for him in his modeling days.  He
calls them Ladies who Lunch, or something like that about their big
appetites.  Then he talks about how he did a little "catering" on the 
side.  Carter asks if he makes a mean souffle, to which Charlie replies 
"I 'cooked' whatever I had to to get by." (wink, wink, nudge, nudge - 
Carter seems to understand what Charlie is trying to say.  Must be in 
the Y chromosome because I was big time lost here!).  

Charlie's social calendar and his bank book were full when all of a
sudden...  Oops, we don't get to hear the end of this delightful
(NOT!) story because SuperFrye has arrived at Carter's door.  Derek
wants to know what the Hell Charlie is doing?!

Charlie thinks perhaps being defensive as a lunatic will make Derek
understand and play along.  It works for some weird reason.  Charlie
rants about his "case" and why Derek is still bugging him after the
bargain he made with the cops.  Derek picks up the ball and fumbles,
I mean, runs with it.  Charlie's bargain was agreeing to quit his
job at Enchantment in exchange for Ms. Kane dropping all charges.
Now Charlie is living in this rat hole and doesn't need Derek on his
back!  Carter tells Charlie that Derek is probably there to see him
(BINGO!) and Charlie excuses himself.

Derek tries to drop a bomb on Carter - telling her Cookie is ready
to press charges so he may as well make it easy on himself by making
a statement right now!  Carter asks if Derek is there to arrest him.
Derek says he's just doing him a favor, but Carter's idea of a favor
is bringing him a bucket of chicken wings (I have to agree with
Carter on this one!).  Derek says he'll be eating them in the big
house if he doesn't take Derek's advice!  Cookie has given them a
positive ID on Carter.  (we already have his EGO!)  Carter denies
everything, saying there must be some mistake.  Derek informs Carter
the mistakes are all HIS - 2 of them - and repeat offenders usually
don't do so hot in court.  Derek advises Carter get a lawyer, but
Carter would prefer to wait till charges have been filed as he is
suspicious that Derek is playing some kind of game.  Carter reminds
Derek of full disclosure (I think that's where the defendant has a
right to see every shred of evidence or statement that the
prosecution has for the case) and says he is not about to cop a plea
for something that NEVER HAPPENED!  Clearly Derek has underestimated
him.  (DUH)  Derek tells Carter he is "pretty arrogant for someone
who is two steps away from a holding cell."  Carter returns the
compliment, calling Derek "pretty cocky for someone who just blew
his last shot!"  Derek warns that next time he will have a warrant.
Carter says there won't be a next time and goes into Bart Simpson
mode - "I didn't do anything, nobody saw me do anything, and I'm not
gonna be charged with anything! Nice try."  

As Derek storms out of Carter's dump, he runs into Charlie who is
admiring the art in the hallway.  Derek tows Charlie back to his
place where they have a pow-wow with Mimi.  Derek is pretty pissed
off about blowing it with Carter, but he turns most of his anger
with himself onto Charlie (can you say projection?  I *knew* you
could!), sarcastically saying "from perfume pusher to undercover cop, 
a natural progression?"  Charlie thinks so, but Derek thinks he is
gonna get injured in this mess.  Charlie points out that Carter has
a thing for beating up on women, blonde women - and his next victim
could be Hayley!  Derek and Mimi gasp at this, while Charlie
explains that he saw Carter coming on to Hayley at the bar last
night.  Charlie also points out that Carter seems to have radar for
women in delicate conditions, kinda like WILL!!!  (Guess Charlie
kept up with PV news while he was away).  Derek (who should be
taking notes during all of this) tells Charlie they will handle it,
but Charlie says they can't deal with a man like Carter using scare
tactics; they need an inside man to buddy-up to him.  Charlie is
willing to be that man, but doesn't force the issue.  He just
casually leaves them to think about it.

Meanwhile, Carter is listening to the radio announcer talking about
Galen's bid for D.A.  She is deemed the "unbeatable front-runner."
Carter turns off the radio (I'm a little suprised he didn't throw it
out the window!) and calls the bar to try to find Cookie via Bill
the bartender, telling Galen's picture that she's gonna pay for what
she did.  Billy informs Carter that Cookie left town.  Carter laughs
to Galen's picture about how her buddy Derek was wrong, then
attempts to get the campaign HQ number with no luck.  Charlie shows
up again, and Carter invites him in when he Charlie announces that
he hates drinking alone.  Carter is game - he "feels like
celebrating."

Back at Derek's, Derek and Mimi are discussing Charlie Brent, P.I.
Derek wants to "hog tie him and lock him in the broom closet!"  Mimi
points out the reality that he wouldn't be in there for long (really
stupid dialogue, IMO).  Derek is scared because Charlie reminds him
so of Tad (I think I'm gonna hurl at this blasphemy!) sans training.
Mimi thinks maybe Charlie has what it takes, but Derek doesn't want
to have to go to the Martin's again with the news that another
family member has been killed in the line of duty.  Mimi wonders if
Carter is THAT dangerous.  Derek says he's as smooth as glass when
you look at him, but he has a few pieces missing.  They talk about
how Derek messed up today in miscalculating Carter.  Derek has a
feeling that Carter has something big planned that the department
can't handle.  Maybe even something so bad that he and Mimi can't 
handle either!!  (sorry 'bout the sarcasm, but I thought this was
said awfully egotistically!)

Casseroles, Card Games, and Companionship
-----------------------------------------
Dr. Joe gives the low down to Erica and Mona - her radiology reports
show that everything looks fine for immediate surgery!  Mona refuses
to go into surgery until she can find someone to take care of Erica
while she is out of it.  Erica informs her mother of how insulting
that is - "Well, if you weren't the product of a by-gone era, you'd
understand what an insult that is!"  Erica refuses to allow Mona to
put off a life-saving operation and then blame it on Erica!  Mona
says she is tired of casseroles, card games, and 24-hour
companionship.  Erica's feelings are hurt at this news.  Mona tells
Joe that Erica is in a state of denial about the cancer, but Erica
says "I'm like rubber, you're like glue, whatever you say bounces off 
me and sticks on you!"  Well, no, she actually just says it is Mona
who is in a state of denial (the same basic idea, right?), insisting
that she herself is just dandy.  Mona suggests Cousin Harriet to
keep Erica company since she is never busy.  Erica points out that
"senile people don't get many social invitations!"  Erica reminds
her mother that the sooner she has surgery, the sooner Erica will go
back to "ignoring all your advice and standing you up for dinner!"
Mona says this is tempting music to her ears.  Joe suggests they go
ahead with the pre-op bloodwork now.  Mona is suspicious of being
tricked into surgery, but goes along with it.

When Erica turns around, she comes face to face with Dimitri and
Angelique (What a surprise!).  She greets them cordially (excuse me,
but the last time E & A were in a scene together, it was when A
accused E of stealing her husband!!!!  what the hell happened to the
open hostility we got a brief glimpse of??) and Dim asks about Mona.
Erica says she is getting ready for surgery, but other than that she
is fine.  Angelique excuses herself for her doctor's appointment,
leaving Erica and Dim alone (oooh.... NOT!).  Erica observes
Angelique's happiness which Dim shrugs off.  Erica asks if Angel has
the slightest clue about their affair (again, what the hell did she
think Angel came to see her for in the middle of the night?  To
borrow some baking supplies??) Dim says no, then quickly turns the
subject to his concern for Mona.  Erica seems pleased that he called
the hospital to check on them.  She slips up and tells Dimitri she
has been thinking about him alot lately.  He tells her how happy
that makes him.  Of course Erica can't have that, so she covers by
saying the whole jail incident and exhumation thing is just so
disturbing.  Dimitri says he is fine, just a bit embarrassed about
the brawl.  Erica understands: "I've wanted to punch people
senseless from time to time myself."  Dimitri wonders aloud how many
times it was him that she wanted to punch.  Erica ignores that
(smart move) and asks if the trial is soon.  Dimitri tells her it's
today, and she observes that he appears so calm.  Dimitri tells her
inside he is a mess.  Erica is even more understanding by the second
- telling him it is only normal since Edmund has wreaked havoc on
the family all of Dim's life and now wants to violate his father's
grave.  Dimitri mentions compromising his position, but Erica steps
in with a pep talk - "Don't you dare give up - not when someone is
trying to destroy you!"  Dimitri says he feels the same way.  They
bond.

Meanwhile, they don't notice the paparazzi (in a hospital??  these
people have NO shame) who is sneaking up to snap their picture.  Who
should show up in time to almost save the day but Edmund, who grabs
the camera and asks what the hell the guys is doing.  The camerman
gets away with his stuff as Erica yells - Oh no!  He's headed for
the service elevator!  (I only include this because it was so random
that it made me laugh!)  Erica and Dimitri quickly blame Edmund for
the incident, saying that even if he didn't plant the photographer
there and then try to stop him, he is at least responsible for all
of this media attention in general.  Edmund thinks it is typical of
Dimitri to blame someone else.  Dimitri wants Edmund to leave Erica
alone since she is dealing with a family crisis and has enough grief
now.  Edmund thinks Dim leaving her alone might allieviate a bit o'
grief as well!  Erica informs both of them that she doesn't need
protection from either of them, she is going to see about her
mother.  Edmund tells Dim, "See you in court, bro!"  (I love when
Edmund calls him that because it is so un-fitting!) 

Meanwhile, Dimitri calls the Intruder from the hospital and warns
that if any pictures of him or Erica appear, he will sue them down
to their last sheet o' paper.  They won't even be able to afford
toilet paper when he's through!  Ouch.  You are a cruel one, Mr. M.
When Erica does catch up with Mona again, Mona is still saying how
she won't have surgery until she is ready.  A voice from off camera
says "well then, you better get ready!"  It is Nick Davis!  Erica
and Mona are psyched to see him.  Dimitri is quite unpsyched to see
him and Erica hugging.   


That's Not The Man I Fell in Love With, pt I
--------------------------------------------
At Wildwind (before the big hospital trip), Dimitri is calling PV
Hospital to try to get information on Mona's condition.  Of
course they can't tell him since he isn't family.  Angel walk in and
tells Dimitri she is on her way to the hospital for a check up with
Dr. Joe.  He will go with her since there are a ton of reporters
outside the house.  She says they will have to get used to living
with the annoyance unless Dimitri considers giving Edmund permission
for the exhumation. (Not really a logical conclusion - I think the
reporters would still be ridiculously attentive)

Dimitri can't believe what Angel is suggesting!  Permission would
not stop the fighting or the paternity suit.  Besides, the sanctity
of his father's tomb is worth fighting for.  Angelique apologizes
sarcastically for even bringing it up.  Dimitri is sorry he snapped
at her.  Angel says she's used to it.  Dimitri says it's a touchy
subject.  Angel observes everything is with him!  She has to agree
with him 100% all of the time or else he throws a tantrum!!  He was
never like this before!  Dimitri tries to pacify her by saying he
never needed her support like this before.  Angelique says he
doesn't want support - more like "blind obedience, a full-time
yes-man!"  She loves him and is loyal to him, but that isn't enough!
He expects her to take his ideas as "gospel."  Dimitri is sorry he
has given her that impression and promises that when everything is
over, they will be back to normal.  Angelique doubts it.

After her appointment (see Casseroles, etc.), Angelique runs into
Edmund.  They are friendly (huh?  last time I saw them interact,
Angel was berating him for treating her like she had betrayed a
childhood trust).  She asks him what he's there for, and replies
very casually "just DNA testing, how are you?"  (this cracked me
up!)  Angelique says she is fine, Edmund is glad, and that is the
end of that.

Back with Dimitri, Angel tells him she has stuff to do and will meet
him at the hearing.  Dimitri doesn't think it is a good idea for her
to go, but she does.  Meanwhile, Angel's big errand is to go see
Jack.  Jack says he has been thinking about her all day.  She smiles
at this news, and they discuss her health to give Jack an excuse to
baby her.  They eventually get down to why she is there.  She says
(almost coyly!) "don't you know?"  He gets this expectant look like
"oh boy!  my fantasies come true!"  but she wants to talk about the
hearing.  Falling back to reality, Jack listens as Angelique tells
him "This angry man I live with is not the same man I married!"
They are always fighting about her divided loyalties.  Jack is sorry
to hear that, and asks if Angelique means to say that her marriage
is in trouble!  Angelique points out that all marriages have ups n'
downs, but that doesn't mean it's no good!  Angelique explains the
latest argument over Dim's unwillingness to give Ed permission for
the exhumation.  Jack starts to trash Dimitri - "This man, your
(trying hard to spit out the word through clenched teeth) husband, 
is so far gone that he's even turned on his own WIFE!?"  Angelique
then begins defending Dimitri (via the "I can trash him all I want
but no one else can" syndrome), pointing out that loyalty is
everything to him.  Jack thinks Dim is a damn fool, and maybe it
isn't such a great idea that they talk about this.  (I'm not sure,
but it sounded like he called her "Angie" during this scene.)  Maybe
she should leave.  Angel looks surprised that Jack would ask her to
leave since she thought he was the one person she could talk to
about anything.  Dimitri says she can talk to him about anything but
her problems with Dimitri.  Angelique wants to know why??  What is
he talking about??
[cliff-hanger]

That's Not The Man I Fell in Love With, pt II
---------------------------------------------
At Tempo, Edmund is in his office entertaining reporters with tales
of exhumation and his dear brother's rage.  Brooke walks in,
observes his showboating, and is not pleased.  Edmund observes,
"It's gotten very chilly in here," and gets rid of his reporter
friends.  Brooke doesn't understand why Edmund is concocting a media
blitz when he claims not to have leaked the story to begin with.
Edmund "I'll settle for having the last word if I can't have the
first" Gresham-Grey-Merrick just wants the record straight.
Besides, those people are just reporters, same as him, same as
Brooke!  Brooke says it is not the same thing as what she does for a
person to exploit another person's pain.  She observes that she and
Edmund are very different and that Edmund appears to be enjoying
himself!  Edmund admits that he is having a blast spreading the good
word (what next, will he sell tickets to the exhumation?  have a
smash-Dimitri-in-the-face-with-a-pie booth?  get Helga to run a
cotton-candy maker?).  Brooke leaves because Edmund is starting to
scare her.

And where does she go?  Where all good PV ladies go when they have
man troubles - to their previous lovers!  Jack assumes she is on the
way to the hospital with Edmund for DNA testing, but Edmund is not
with her.  Brooke tells Jack to check with the press for Edmund's
whereabouts.  OUCH!  She continues to slam on Edmund's whacked out
priorities, telling Jack how he was "preening" to the press.  "This
is not just a court case; it's his driving passion!"  Jack tries to
plead Edmund's case, explaining that his life was turned upside
down.  Brooke says she knows how that feels (yep she does!).  They
discuss Edmund's chances in the hearing.  Jack reminds her they
aren't in the clear.  Brooke confides to Jack that she wishes he
would tell Edmund to forget it so that their lives can be simple
again.  (when was life simple in PV?)  When Jack balks, she brings
up how much she and Jack once meant to each other and pleads, "I
need your help.  Save Edmund from himself."  

Jack has to stick by his client.  Brooke tells Jack how the man she
fell in love with is changing before her very eyes.  Jack asks if
she has told him this and Brooke laughs.  Edmund is too full of rage
to listen.  When Jack tries to make excuses for him, Brooke points
out that Jack doesn't have to see him every day.  Furthermore, she
is starting to worry about his ability to be a good father to Jamie.
Jack can't believe she has doubts, but Brooke points out that Edmund
can't get a hand on his own demons well enough to be able to "check
his problems at the door," which she claims is what parents must do.
He is too busy waging a holy crusade (just a little redundant).
Jack pushes her to try to stop him - what has she got to lose.  She
has Edmund to lose - either she tries to stop him and gets labeled a
traitor or else she allows the war to continue until he has changed
too much for them to go on.  Jack thinks when the hearing is over,
everything will be OK.  Brooke doubts they can ever go back to the
way it was now that Edmund is Hugo Merrick's son.  Jack tells Brooke
she has a lot of thinking to do.  (too helpful, eh?)

Back at Tempo before the hearing, Brooke is in Edmund's office when
he walks in.   She tells him she shouldn't have run off since they
have things they need to talk about.  Edmund says "Let me guess,
you're leaving me, right?"  Brooke just looks at him, disappointed.

[depressing cliff-hanger]
---------------

Hope the hearing is short today!  Happy weekend!

Susan


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