SWANS CROSSING, USA
CHAPTER 31: EPISODES 236 - 240
WEEK 48 (5/24/1993 - 5/28/1993)
BY DOUGLAS KNEPPER

EPISODE 236 (5/24/1993): At the country club, the main dining hall has been decorated
for Glory’s 15th birthday party. Glory and her parents walk around the room, awaiting
the guests. Grant mentions that Glory’s oldest brother, Grant Halsey Booth the Third,
has sent a birthday gift. Cornelia adds that Grant the Third is trying to get some
summer studies done before visiting home later this summer. Garrett joins his family
and hugs his sister while wishing her a happy birthday. Garrett sarcastically comments
on how unfortunate it is that his older brother couldn’t make it to the party. Garrett
becomes silent when his father notes how lucky Garrett is to be able to attend Glory’s
party before going off to France. *(SC)* Edward waits impatiently inside the courthouse
as his mother tries to calm him. Madeline asks why Billy Gunn is presenting the
settlement in cash instead of a check. Madeline notes how practical a check is, and
Edward replies he personally requested it in cash. “I want to at least see it,” states
Edward before his mother reminds him that the money is going right into a trust fund as
soon as possible. Edward groans that it’s his money and Madeline argues that she and her
husband want Edward’s education to come first. Madeline fixes her son’s tie while saying
that as soon as he completes college the money will be his. A lawyer approaches them
and announces Billy Gunn and his lawyers should be here shortly. *(SC)* Callie opens her
hotel suite door asks Jimmy to come inside. The couple kisses and Jasper walks into the
room and acts disgusted. Jimmy and Callie compliment each other on looking nice. Callie
asks if Johnny will be at the party and Jimmy answers that he doesn’t know. They hope
to figure out the connection between Jimmy’s brother and Sydney’s houseguest, Andrea.
Jasper is bored and wonders if Barek will show up so he’ll have someone to talk to.
Callie is interested when Jimmy notes he hasn’t seen Barek around recently. *(SC)* The
main dining hall is beginning to fill with people. The Rutledges arrive, and Grant and
Margaret exchange glares. Meanwhile Sydney and Garrett share a forbidden glance at each
other. Whitney and Sandy Swan show up and mention that the rest of their family is on
their way. ‘Andrea’ glances around hoping to catch Johnny. She becomes nervous when
Officer Colton Tapert enters with his fiance, Samantha Matthews. Officer Rachel Moore
joins them, but she is dressed in uniform. Rachel looks across the room to spot Garrett.
*(SC)* Troy Atwater is talking to Bryce and Brooke in the Atwater living room. The
doorbell is heard and Neil hurries down the stairs to welcome J.T.. Neil gives J.T.
a pair of cufflinks and asks if the Adams’ are waiting for him outside. J.T. says that
he sent his parents ahead and was hoping to catch a ride with the Atwaters. J.T. then
tells Neil that he needs to talk to him about something. Suddenly Jennifer is heard
walking down the stairs and she calls to her family to ask how she looks. Bryce and
Brooke step out of the living room and look proudly at their niece. Troy takes
Jennifer’s hand and jokes that he’ll have to keep an eye on her tonight because every
single boy at the party will want to dance with her. As the Atwaters talk, J.T. worries
about what the night has in store for him.

In the courthouse, Madeline tells Edward that his step-father is back in Newport trying
to watch his younger brother. Edward defends his sibling and wishes his parents would
go easier on him. Madeline and Edward’s conversation is cut short when Billy Gunn
enters the room. The two groups of lawyers meet each other. Billy and Edward exchange
glances before the rock star states he wants things to go quickly because he has a
party to get to. *(SC)* At the country club, Garrett holds a wrapped gift for Glory.
He reads the card, ‘To Glory, From Garrett.’ Garrett glances over at his beautiful
sister before placing the gifts on the table with the other presents. “They should have
cooperated,” says Garrett as he sees Mila and her mother arrive. *(SC)* Jazz and Alastar
are talking to Officer Moore, who is on-call this evening. Jazz spots Nathaniel and
Kimberly Clayton and excuses herself to go greet them. Jazz greets the Claytons and
inquires where their sons are. Kimberly laughs that they are probably around here
somewhere just before she sees and calls Justin over. Justin says that the twins were
just outside by the pool and Jimmy should be showing up soon with Callie. Jazz asks
about Johnny and is surprised to learn the eldest son moved out and has not been heard
from yet. *(SC)* Callie, Jimmy, and Jasper walk into the main dining room and greet Glory.
Glory and Callie hug and Jimmy comments on how much Mr. Booth must have spent on this
party. *(SC)* Nearby, Cynthia Swan and Margaret Rutledge are discussing Grant’s attempts
to out-do Sydney and Sandy’s dual birthday party. Penearcia joins the conversation and
notes that the Rutledge fortune is far more than what the Booths have. ‘Andrea’ is
standing close by and smiles after hearing Penearcia’s bragging. *(SC)* Back at the door,
Glory is still talking to Callie and Jimmy when J.T. arrives with the Atwaters. Glory
and J.T. immediately embrace and he gives her a special birthday kiss. J.T. then looks
up to see Garrett standing a few feet away.

J.T. and Neil are standing by themselves when Neil asks what J.T. wanted to tell him.
J.T. notices Owen joining them. J.T. asks Neil to stand by him, no matter what happens
tonight. Neil and Owen are confused when J.T. quickly walks away. *(SC)* Jimmy and
Callie meet up with Mila. Jimmy jokes that if the Countess was throwing this party,
there would be ‘Glory Floats’ being served. The Countess joins the group with Jasper.
While the Countess talks about how this party compares to Mila’s surprise party last
summer, Callie pulls Jimmy aside. Callie asks Jimmy where he thinks Barek is. Jimmy
explains that he didn’t see their boss all day at the Tool n’ Die. Jimmy adds that he
left the bike shop unlocked in case Barek returns. *(SC)* Billy and Edward are sitting
across from each other signing papers. In the quiet courthouse, a ring from Madeline’s
purse shocks everyone. She excuses herself and steps a few feet away to answer her
cellular phone. Edward smiles wickedly at Billy as the lawyers open a briefcase to
expose the million dollars inside of it. Madeline returns to the group and tells her
son she has to leave. “Your brother has ran off and your step-father needs my help
finding him,” states the mother. Madeline pauses to smile at her son. She asks him to
come straight home with the briefcase and trust him to finish up the paperwork by
himself. Madeline kisses her son on the forehead before rushing out of the room. *(SC)*
Glory, Sydney, and Sandy are talking by the punch bowl. Sandy is in awe of the party.
Glory comments about how all of their parents keep trying to out do each other. Sandy
notes that Mr. Booth definitely went to the extremes for this get together and wonders
what he’ll do for Garrett’s 16th birthday in September. Glory changes the subject and
notes she loved how Sydney and Sandy’s party was at the Rutledge mansion. Glory adds
that she loves how the old place has so much history and Sydney jokes about ancient
family secrets. Sydney and Glory laugh while Sandy nervously looks away from her
friends. *(SC)* Jennifer is talking to Katie Adams and telling her how pretty she looks.
Katie is worried that because Glory is turning fifteen years old she won’t be her
babysitter anymore. Jennifer reassures Katie that Glory will still have time to watch
her. Neil joins the girls and agrees. Katie thanks the Atwater cousins and wonders
away to bug Zachary Peyton. *(SC)* Owen is standing by himself when Garrett approaches
him. Owen is not happy to see him and Garrett asks if Owen has reconsidered helping
him. Owen responds that he’ll never let Garrett interfere with his music again. Owen
asks Garrett if he’s actually going to tell Mila about Owen’s crush on her. Garrett
informs the musician that Mila will find out tonight.

Mila, Jennifer, Sydney, and Glory are talking in the main dining hall. Glory wonders
where her brother and boyfriend are and walks off to find them. Jennifer notices that
both Mila and Sydney are watching Glory leave. Sydney sees her mother nearby and uses
her friends to hide. Jennifer asks why Sydney is avoiding Margaret and Sydney answers
she has something to tell her. Mila questions if Sydney has to talk to Margaret then
why is she hiding from her. Sydney replies that she can’t tell her yet. Jennifer is
confused but Mila silently thinks she knows what Sydney has to tell. *(SC)* Jazz and
Alastar are walking through the dining hall when they see Penearcia Rutledge. Alastar
and Penearcia start to talk and Jazz excuses herself when she sees Callie and Jimmy
standing nearby. Jazz asks the couple if they have heard from Johnny and they answer
no. Jazz tells Jimmy she hopes Johnny will come home soon. Jimmy thanks Jazz and
leaves the girls to ask his parents something. Callie watches as ‘Andrea’ joins Alastar
and Penearcia. Jazz notices how Callie is watching the group and asks if Callie knows
Andrea. Callie turns to Jazz and informs her that ‘Andrea’ probably knows where Johnny
is hiding. Jazz glances back to the groups and asks Callie why she thinks Andrea would
know. Callie answers she can’t say but warns Jazz to watch the Rutledge house guest.
*(SC)* Nick asks Whitney when Billy is going to arrive. Sandy listens as her older
sister replies that the rock star is coming to the party directly from the courthouse.
*(SC)* Inside the courthouse, the lawyers are pleased that the paperwork is complete.
They present Edward with the briefcase and apologize for the incident at the
Inauguration Concert. Edwards accepts and looks at Billy. The defeated rock star
says, “Enjoy my money. It’s not like you worked hard for it,” spits Billy. Billy and
his lawyers leave and Edward glances into the briefcase to look at the money. *(SC)* J.T.
and Garrett see each other standing a few feet away from themselves and slowly walk to
face each other. Garrett grins at J.T. and asks if he’s ready for Glory to hate him.
J.T. believes Garrett would never risk the chance of his sister also hating him. Garrett
points out the television monitor and VCR set up nearby for his parents to play a special
birthday tape from his Uncle Trevor and Aunt Mimi. Garrett notes that the television
will come in handy when he gives Glory the tape later. J.T. sees that Garrett doesn’t
have the video with him and Garrett replies that where the tape is right now doesn’t
matter. “Rocket-boy, this will one night you will never forget,” says Garrett. Glory
joins the boys who quickly act civil. Glory and J.T. share a kiss while Garrett sees
Owen standing close by with Sandy. J.T. notices the glances between Owen and Garrett
and wonders what is going on. Elsewhere, Garrett’s gift for Glory sits on the table
with the other gifts.

EPISODE 237 (5/25/1993): Sandy and Jordan are observing the party in the main dining hall
of the country club. They spot Nick and Holly Westcott. Nick says that his parents just
arrived and the Countess has already found them. Sandy tells Holly that her younger
siblings are here to but Holly doesn’t seem interested. “Have you seen Zachary?” asks
the pretty young girl. *(SC)* Mila and Sydney are talking when Garrett approaches them.
Mila is not happy to see him and Sydney pretends to be uninterested. Garrett asks where
Sydney’s mother is. Sydney replies that Margaret is socializing with her friends.
Sydney smiles at Garrett and says she is going to go find her. Mila and Garrett are left
alone and Mila asks Garrett if Sydney is going to take their relationship public.
Garrett answers yes, and thanks Mila for helping make it possible. Mila wishes that he
wouldn’t bring that up. Garrett reminds Mila about what he holds over her head and she
hints at what she knows about him. Garrett gets angry and says what he knows will
directly affect every friendship she has in Swans Crossing. Garrett leaves Mila and sees
Sydney is standing across the room but still hasn’t located Margaret. *(SC)* “Hello?”
asks Sophia, as she enters the Tool n’ Die. Sophia is dressed up and calls for Edward.
Edward walks in from the back door and notes he can’t find the mechanic. Sophia notes
that Barek is probably at the party, which is where she was on her way to until she got
a call from Edward. Sophia wants to know why her boyfriend wanted her to meet him here.
Edward says he needs to get his car’s oil changed before he leaves. Sophia is curious
to know where he’s going. Edward smiles at Sophia and opens up the briefcase to show
her the million dollars. *(SC)* Nancy and her mother stand outside the main dining hall.
Both women are dressed elegantly but Brittany is nervous because her pregnancy is
showing. “Your father will be here,” worries Brittany. Nancy reminds her mother that
Heath will find out sooner or later. Brittany realizes her daughter is right and bravely
enters the party with Nancy.

“Doesn‘t Katie Adams like Zachary Peyton?” asks Sandy, after Holly has left. Nick tells
Sandy that is probably why his little sister is looking for Zach. “Like a mini-Sydney,”
jokes Jordan. Sandy becomes distracted while Jordan asks Nick if he needs to go find
the Westcotts. Nick answers that he’ll try to avoid them as much as possible tonight.
Sandy and Jordan listen when Nick says that his parents wish he would try to get Nancy to
give him another chance. The group looks over to see Nancy and her mother entering the
party. *(SC)* Glory greets Nancy and Brittany and thanks them for coming. Nancy asks
Glory if she has seen Dr. Robbins yet. Glory answers no, and notices that Mrs. Robbins
is expecting. Brittany smiles at Glory and informs her the baby is due in September.
Mrs. Robbins then excuses herself and Glory tells Nancy she didn’t know that Brittany was
pregnant. Nancy informs her that no one knew until now, including Nancy’s father. *(SC)*
Garrett finds Sydney standing by herself. Garrett notes that Margaret is on the other
side of the room. Sydney informs Garrett that she hasn’t found the right time to tell
her mother yet. “But you are going to tell her, right?” questions Garrett. Sydney says
that of course she will, and smiles at her secret boyfriend. He smiles back and says he
should also try to tell his parents. “Tonight,” says the couple together. *(SC)* J.T.
and Neil are talking to the Countess about the project. Neil is excited about something
he is typing up and the Countess tries to understand what he’s talking about. The
Countess then spots Brittany and excuses herself to visit. J.T. informs Neil that their
project may mean nothing after tonight. Neil is confused and J.T. says he needs to go
talk to Glory. Neil walks a few feet away and finds Owen at the punch bowl. Neil notes
how J.T. seems to be hiding something from him. Owen comments that sometimes you need to
keep things to yourself. *(SC)* Whitney is talking to her parents when Billy Gunn
approaches her. Billy greets the Swans and Allen says it was nice to have dinner with
him the other night. Mrs. Swan concurs, but it is obvious she still does not approve of
her daughter’s boyfriend. Whitney is happy to see Billy and smiles at her parents.
*(SC)* Callie and Jimmy are dancing to a song when Bobby walks up to them. The couple
stops and Jimmy says he was beginning to wonder if Bobby was going to show up. Bobby
tells his friends that his older sister was supposed to bring him because his parents
are out of town. Bobby adds that she vanished after receiving a phone call and he gave
up on waiting for her and came on his minibike. *(SC)* At the Tool n’ Die, Sophia is in
awe at the sight of the money. She is happy that he got the settlement and hugs him.
Sophia then steps back and questions why he has all of the money with him. She asks if
the money is still being put in a trust until he gets out of school. Edward snaps and
tells Sophia that he’s not going to graduate from college. *(SC)* Glory is looking at
all of the gifts gathered on the table when J.T. sneaks up behind her. She is surprised
to see him and asks what he is up to. He says he’s been busy socializing and wanted to
stop by to tell her how much he loves her. “I love you too,” says Glory. Nearby Garrett
stops to watch them.

Whitney and Billy walk past the people at the party and she thanks him for coming. He
smiles and apologizes for being late. She asks how things went at the courthouse and he
jokes that he’d rather not talk about that painful subject until his pocket book feels
better *(SC)* At the bike shop, Edward shuts the briefcase and tells Sophia that his
parents are unaware that he flunked two of his last semester classes but they will know
when his grades arrive. Edward adds that he doesn’t want to continue with school,
especially now that he’s a millionaire. Sophia listens as he explains he wants to leave
town with the cash while he can and he wants Sophia to come along with him. “This town is
preschool anyways,” comments Edward, before insisting that his girlfriend come along too.
*(SC)* Back at the party, ‘Andrea’ is walking around and admiring the wealthy people’s
outfits and jewelry. She is unaware that Jazz is watching her. But Jazz doesn’t know
that her date Alastar is observing what Jazz is doing. Alastar hears Rachel talking to
Colton about how even though the cat burglar has stopped, she is keeping an eye out
tonight with all of the town’s finest in one room. *(SC)* Katie is trying to talk to
Zachary but he is caught up in Holly Westcott’s distractions. Katie is getting frustrated
and tells Zachary she’ll be right back. Katie walks away quickly after Zachary hardly
notices that she has said anything. Nearby Glory stands with J.T. and her parents and
sees Katie walk out towards the pool. J.T. also notices and goes to follow her but Glory
stops to go by herself. *(SC)* Nancy is standing alone when Nick walks up to her. She
asks why he isn’t with Sandy. Nick ignore the comment and questions if Nancy’s dad is in
the dark about Brittany’s condition. Nancy quietly informs Nick he’s correct before
excusing herself to find her mother. Nick stares after his ex-girlfriend as she walks
away. *(SC)* Mila is lost in a conversation that her mother is having with the Atwaters.
She notices the television a few feet away and moves closer to it. “He’d better not have
anything planned for tonight ..,” starts Mila before she hears J.T.’s voice behind her
asking who’s she’s talking about. *(SC)* At the punch bowl, Neil is curious what Owen is
mumbling about. Owen is hesitant to say anything but Neil catches him glance across the
room to look at Garrett. Neil tells Owen he is tired of both J.T. and Owen hiding things
from him. Neil also wants to know how Garrett factors into everything. Owen turns to his
friend and tells him that Garrett is holding something over his head.

Inside the Tool n’ Die, Edward is upset that they can’t find Barek and asks Sophia if she
wants to take her car instead. Sophia is uneasy and asks Edward to think about what he’s
going to do. Edward is becoming angry and gets close to Sophia and asks if she wants to
be with him. Sophia pulls away and Edward calls her a tease. He states that he’s
already left a message on his parent’s answering machine to tell them goodbye. He wants
her to call her parents and do the same thing. Edward gets close again to Sophia and
she looks away. *(SC)* By the country club pool, Glory joins Katie on a bench. Katie
tries to hide that she’s upset. Glory knows better and says she saw Zachary and Holly
talking. “I don’t care about stupid Zachary Payton!” shouts Katie. Glory tries to get
Katie to cheer up by joking that boys have cooties. A boy’s voice disagrees, and they
look up to see Jasper insist that girls are the ones with cooties. Callie is standing
with her brother and shares a glance with Glory as their younger siblings glare at each
other. *(SC)* Brittany, Nancy, Margaret, and Sydney are standing together talking about
the girl’s upcoming trips to equestrian camps. Sydney and Nancy try to mask the
distance their friendship is going through. Margaret is gushing over Brittany’s
pregnancy and says that they’ll have to go shopping together for baby clothes. Margaret
inquires if Heath is taking the baby into consideration in spite of the separation he
and Brittany are going through. Brittany remains quiet before seeing Nancy has spotted
Heath entering the party. *(SC)* Neil demands to know what Garrett is torturing Owen
with. Owen corrects Neil and states that Garrett isn’t controlling him anymore. Owen
explains that Garrett got a hold of something that accidentally got recorded. Neil is
curious what is on the videotape and Owen vaguely answers the tape is why he had to
kick Mila out of the band. Neil is stunned when Owen admits the tape is a confession
of his crush on Mila. *(SC)* Mila is surprised that J.T. is standing behind her by the
television. “The only person who pulls stunts around here is Swans Crossing’s answer
to Gepetto,” says J.T. He nervously wants to know why Mila thinks Garrett is up to
something. Mila tries to change the subject but J.T. is insistent. Mila hopes even
Garrett wouldn’t be cruel enough to ruin his sister’s special night. J.T. is nervous
about what Mila might be hiding. J.T. begs her to tell him what she‘s worried about so
he can help. “Garrett has a tape of what happened on Valentine’s Day ..,” Mila continues
as J.T.’s eyes widen, “I don’t know how he got it but he’s been harassing me with
it for months.”

EPISODE 238 (5/26/1993): Callie and Jimmy are standing together when Nathaniel
approaches them to ask for his son’s help in bringing the cake in. Bobby joins Callie
and asks if she has seen Sandy. Callie says she saw her just a few minutes ago and
inquires if Bobby and Sandy’s relationship might have another chance. Bobby sighs that
Sandy doesn’t want him back . Bobby explains that his ex-girlfriend seems to be
distracted by something and he wants to make sure she’s okay. Bobby leaves Callie to
think to herself. *(SC)* Garrett joins Sydney at the punch bowl so they can talk without
being spotted. Garrett says he’s tired of sneaking around and asks when they can be
together. Sydney states she hasn’t found the right chance to tell her mother and asks
if Garrett has told his parents. Garrett replies no and adds he’s not worried right now
about how they’ll react. Garrett wants to know if Sydney will let him down the way she
did last time. Sydney recalls the Swans/Newport baseball game and choosing her mother
over her boyfriend. Sydney turns to Garrett and answers that she won’t make the same
mistake. They smile at each other and forget where they are for a second before Sydney
worries that someone might be watching. She quickly walks away and leaves Garrett
alone. *(SC)* “Dad! I’m glad you could make it,” says Nancy as she approaches Heath.
The doctor hugs his daughter and looks over to see his estranged wife bravely walking
towards them. Brittany waits for Heath’s reaction to her pregnancy while Nancy
nervously watches both her parents. *(SC)* J.T. stands in front of Mila as she apologizes
for not telling me about the videotape earlier. She states how controlling Garrett can
be and is curious if Garrett ever mentioned the tape to him. JT. recalls Garrett
blackmailing him with the tape and avoids answering Mila’s question. J.T. asks Mila if
Garrett has forced her to do anything in exchange for not telling anyone. Mila is quiet
as she thinks about Garrett forcing her to find a way to break up Sydney and Jordan.
Mila reminds J.T. that Garrett has away of getting what he wants. Mila informs J.T.
that she got Garrett to stop blackmailing her when she turned the tables on him. J.T.
wants to know how Mila managed to stop Garrett but Glory joins the group. The birthday
girl smiles sweetly at J.T., who shares a nervous look with Mila.

“Brittany?” questions Heath as he looks at his pregnant wife. A hopeful Nancy nervously
stands between her two parents. Heath is confused about Brittany’s condition and she
confirms she is expecting a child. Heath struggles with comprehending the situation
and glances at his waiting daughter. He tells Nancy he needs to speak to her mother
alone and escorts Brittany out of the party. *(SC)* Neil and Owen are sitting at a table
while Neil is telling Owen he did the right thing by standing up to Garrett. Owen
concurs that his music is too important to him to ruined anymore. Neil tells his friend
that he’ll work with him to stop Garrett. Neil also tries to assure Owen that if Mila
does find out maybe it won’t be so bad. Owen hopes so before Jennifer interrupts to
bring Neil over to his parents. *(SC)* Sandy is standing with Whitney and Billy, when
Bobby walks up to her. He asks to speak to her alone for a minute. Owen joins the group
and Owen takes the opportunity to talk to Billy about music. Bobby and Sandy step away
and he asks her if she’s feeling better about what she’s been worried about. Sandy
answers that unfortunately the birthday party isn’t helping. Bobby is confused as to
what Sandy could possibly be concerned about. *(SC)* “Mother, .. Mother I have something
to, .. no, no.. ugh,” sighs Sydney as she stands in front of a mirror in the restroom.
“It isn’t good be seen talking to yourself,” says Penearcia as she enters the room.
Sydney jokingly agrees with the elderly woman as she touches up her make-up. Penearcia
asks if Sydney was practicing a toast for Glory. Sydney answers yes and inquires where
her mother is. Penearcia replies Margaret is with the Swans waiting for the cake
cutting. The Rutledge women re-enter the party. *(SC)* The Atwaters walks towards the
middle of the room where a cake is being wheeled to. The Booths are standing around
Glory who is still in awe of the celebration. The rest of the guests are also gathering
around the beautiful cake. “I asked Cornelia if she was going to sing,” the Countess
whispers to Mila. A disappointed Valaira adds, “I even volunteered but Grant and
Cornelia didn’t seem interested.” Jimmy returns to Callie and notes that it looks like
Johnny won’t be making it this evening. The couple agrees that they should keep an eye
on ‘Andrea.’ Nearby Alastar asks Jazz why she’s watching Penearcia’s traveling
companion. Bobby glances around for his sister as he stands next to the Swans. Grant
speaks up and thanks everyone for coming to his daughter’s fifteenth birthday party.
The candles are lit and the group starts to sing happy birthday to Glory. Glory blushes
and looks over towards her boyfriend. J.T. smiles sweetly at her before glaring at
Garrett. Garrett is distracted by Sydney and is unaware that Mila is also staring at
him. Sydney gives a quick smile before turning her attention to her mother. A few feet
away, Neil looks towards Garrett before noticing J.T. is doing the same thing. Sandy
seems to be lost in thought as the singing finishes and Bobby watches Glory with concern
as she blows out the candles. She looks up and shyly smiles despite the tension in the
crowd.

Allen and Cynthia are talking about their children as Sandy stands with them. Sandy
flashes back to her and Sydney’s dual birthday party and finding the birth certificate
in Sydney’s room. Suddenly she realizes her parents are trying to get her attention.
Sandy apologizes and excuses herself before leaving her confused parents. *(SC)* Jazz
tells Alastar how she’d seen ‘Andrea’ around town and was curious if she had other
connections to Swans Crossing other than Penearcia. Alastar states he doesn’t believe so
but is secretly intrigued about why Jazz really cares. *(SC)* In the entry way Heath is
confused why his wife has been hiding her pregnancy from him for months. Brittany
answers that because of their separation she didn’t know how to tell him. She adds that
considering that he rarely stops by the house she wasn’t even really hiding it from him.
Heath is frustrated and suggests that the baby might not even be his. *(SC)* Bobby is
talking to Callie and Jimmy and is telling them he has a bad feeling about this evening.
Bobby’s friends want to know what he’s afraid might happen. Bobby says he’s not sure
himself before glancing across the room towards Glory. *(SC)* Glory asks J.T. when she
should open presents. J.T. glances over towards the television and VCR and suggests she
wait a little bit. *(SC)* Sandy glances down at her purse before courageously approaches
the Rutledges. Margaret greets Sandy and tells Penearcia how Sandy worked hard to
support her campaign last fall by singing at the concert. Margaret jokingly refers to
Sandy as a surrogate daughter which makes Sydney and Sandy separately uneasy. Sandy
thanks Margaret before telling Sydney that she needs to talk to her. Sydney says she
can meet her out by the pool. *(SC)* Garrett is talking to his parents and trying to
avoid the topic of his impending return to France. *(SC)* Sydney is trying to go to the
pool when Nancy approaches her. Sydney is not sure how to react when Nancy needs her
support. Nancy is worried about what her parents are talking about. Garrett joins the
girls and Sydney asks him to go tell Sandy that she’ll be out shortly because she needs
to talk to Nancy first. *(SC)* Jennifer is trying to talk to Neil. She asks what he and
Owen were talking about and wonders if it had to do with the research in the Rosnovsky
attic. Neil answers no before announcing he needs to find J.T. Jennifer sits by herself
and recalls finding another half of the dollhouse hidden in the attic.

In the entry way, Brittany is shocked by her husband’s accusations. He refuses to
apologize and states he will not help support a child that is not his. “I wish this baby
wasn’t yours,” shouts Brittany before saying she can’t wait until the divorce is
finalized. *(SC)* Sydney hopes that Nancy’s parents will be able to work things out. “I
can’t believe your going to have a little sister or brother,” comments Sydney. Nancy
stops for a second to think about what Sydney is actually saying. Suddenly Brittany
comes up to her daughter and announces that they are leaving. Nancy tries to get her
mother to wait, but is unsuccessful as Brittany pulls her out of the room. On her way
out Nancy looks towards her father. Back in the party, Nick walks up to Sydney and notes
that things obviously did not go well. *(SC)* Glory is standing with the Claytons, Callie,
and Jasper while eating a piece of cake. The birthday girl thanks Nathaniel for all of
his hard work. Callie and Jimmy smile at their cheerful friend and are glad she’s having
such a good time. *(SC)* J.T. is looking through the gifts on the table hoping to find
something from Garrett. Neil joins his friend and says he has something important to
tell him. J.T. states he is busy right now and tells Neil their research can wait. Neil
argues that J.T. will be interested in what he has found out. J.T. stops when Neil
reveals that Garrett has been blackmailing Owen with a videotape. *(SC)* Bobby stares at
the remaining birthday cake and framed photograph of Glory sitting on the table.
He gets a new vision of the cemetery. He sees the crowd turn to look at Glory. He then
sees the back of Grant, Cornelia, and their dark blond son as they follow her to the
coffin. Bobby comes out of his vision and looks towards J.T. and Neil. *(SC)* Sandy is
pacing in front of the swimming pool. She opens her purse and pulls outs a folded piece
of paper. She unfolds the birth certificate that proves she and Sydney were switched at
birth. Sandy sighs and says that she can’t hide this anymore. “If this is the truth
then Sydney she at least know,” says Sandy. “Know what?” says Garrett as he walks up
behind her. An arrogant Garrett mentions Sydney sent him to say she is on her way.
Before Sandy can stop him, Garrett grabs the paper out of Sandy’s hands and glares down
at it before looking back up at Sandy.

EPISODE 239 (5/27/1993): Billy and Whitney are talking to Troy Atwater about upcoming
summer plans. Troy notes that his family usually travels to a place they’ve never been
to before and explains that is how they ended up living in Australia for awhile. Billy
says that he’d usually be busy in the studio recording or on tour but he has yet to be
picked up by another record company. *(SC)* “How is my princess’s birthday party going?”
asks Grant Booth. Glory thanks her beaming parents for putting together the celebration.
Cornelia suggests that Glory should start opening the gifts her guest have brought her.
Grant agrees and adds, “Who knows what surprises are waiting on that table.” *(SC)*
Jazz, Alastar, and Rachel are talking to Colton and Samantha about the upcoming wedding
plans. The couple announces they are managing to throw things together rather quickly
and are planning to marry in July. Samantha asks Alastar how his business trip in town
is coming along. *(SC)* Penearcia and ‘Andrea’ are talking about the party and
Brittany’s pregnant appearance. Their conversation is interrupted when a waiter hands
‘Andrea’ a message. ‘Andrea’ glances at the note before excusing herself. *(SC)* Mila,
Callie, Jimmy, Jasper, and the Countess are all talking about the party and J.T. and
Neil’s research on the Cavendish past. Callie says she remembers talking to her father
about Robert Clark’s death and asks the Countess if she knows why her cousin was at
the Walker Estate when he was shot. Valaira recalls seeing Robert’s old day planner
that revealed Robert made frequent trips to Swans Crossing after Count Rosnovsky’s
death. Valaira tells the teens she has no idea what Robert was doing out there before
evil Jerick Manion killed him. Jasper mentions seeing Robert with two red roses as he
laid dying. Everyone, especially Valaira, is unsure what to think of Robert’s
mysterious last acts and what they meant. *(SC)* “I can’t believe Nancy’s mother had
been hiding her pregnancy this whole time,” Sydney comments to Nick. Nick is worried
about Nancy and notes she’ll miss most of the party. Nick and Sydney agree that Nancy
will be disappointed not to know the gossip first-hand. Nick says, “Unfortunately the
talk will be about Nancy’s family.” Jordan joins the group to ask if Nancy left.
Sydney informs her ex-boyfriend he is correct before excusing herself to go tell Glory.
Nick and Jordan are left by themselves and Jordan points out that the party has already
gotten off to an interesting start. Nick concurs and suggests staying out of the
limelight to avoid being drug into the what the night might bring. *(SC)* By the pool,
Garrett stares at the birth certificate in his hand. “Why do you have this?” asks
Garrett. He recalls making the birth certificate to blackmail Sydney last summer.
Sandy takes back the piece of paper from Garrett and explains she accidentally found
it. Garrett is confused and Sandy states she needs to talk to Sydney. “If it’s true
that me and Sydney were switched at birth then she needs to know,” says Sandy.

At the Tool n’ Die, Sophia stalls by asking where Edward wants to runaway to. He laughs
that he doesn’t care, because he has enough money to entertain them where ever they end
up. Edward notes that his mother and stepfather will return home once they locate his
little brother so he needs to hurry. Edwards says they can take her car if that makes
her feel better. Edward grabs Sophia’s wrist and suggest they go to her house so she
can get anything she wants to take with her. *(SC)* “Have you seen my sister?” asks
Bobby. Jimmy tells his friend no, and adds he usually tries to avoid Sophia. Bobby
hopes she’s behaving with their parents out of town. Jimmy suggests Sophia and Edward
are probably back at the DeCastro Mansion. *(SC)* “The Booths went all out for Glory,”
comments Callie. Mila agrees but says she’s used to big parties. The girls laugh at
the Countess’s tendency to take fun to another level. “I bet your very first birthday
was something to remember,” says Callie. Mila mentions she doesn’t know and adds, “I
actually don’t have any memories until about the time I started acting.” Suddenly Owen
joins the group and asks if they knew Nancy left. The girls learn about the fight
between Brittany and Heath. “Poor Nancy,” sighs Mila but Callie doesn’t feel the same
way. Mila cautiously thanks Owen before heading off to try to call Nancy. Owen moans,
and Callie notes that Owen usually isn’t the gossip type. Owen admits he was hoping
to use his bit of information as a chance to talk to Mila. Callie wishes Owen luck in
making amends with his ex-band member and suggests things will get better. “Knowing
my luck they will get worse,” Owen tells Callie. *(SC)* Troy is disgusted that Edward
was awarded with so much of Billy’s money. Billy says it didn’t help him financially
considering he is now unemployed. Allen and Cynthia join the teens and ask if they
have seen Sandy recently. Whitney replies she saw her younger sister head out towards
the pool and she will go look out there for her. *(SC)* Garrett listens while Sandy
explains how she found the birth certificate in Sydney’s room and has been keeping it
to herself for months. Sandy informs a stunned Garrett that he wasn’t supposed to find
out; at least not before Sydney does. “You can’t tell you .. you can’t” states Garrett.
Sandy tries to insist it’s something she has to do. “Sandy, it’s not true!” announces
Garrett. Sandy pauses before she tells Garrett that she thought that at first too.
Sandy adds that Garrett can’t convince her to keep this a secret just because Sydney is
his girlfriend. A frustrated Garrett asks Sandy not to tell Sydney until he gets back.
Garrett stops Sandy’s protests by arguing that she’s understand when he returns. A
confused Sandy watches as Garrett runs back into the party. *(SC)* Leah/‘Andrea’ uses
a courtesy cordless phone to call Johnny. He inquires if she’s having fun and Leah
answers she’d rather be with him. Johnny says she is welcome to come to his motel.
Johnny eggs her on by noting most of the town is at the party and she won’t even be
missed. Leah glances across the room and spots Jennifer and Troy Atwater talking to
Glory. Leah/‘Andrea’ says she‘ll be right there and slips out of the party. *(SC)*
Alastar tells Jazz, Colton, Samantha, and Rachel that his trip is coming along smoothly
but he’ll probably be in town for awhile longer. Rachel comments that Jazz is probably
a distraction and the group laughs. Samantha notes how he was caught up in taking care
of Jazz after the fire. Jazz remembers confronting Johnny about being the burglar.
Jazz hears Alastar ask Rachel if there have been any leads about who saved Jazz’s
life. *(SC)* Sydney and Penearcia are talking about the party. Penearcia comments
about keeping up appearances by acting pleasant to the Booths. Sydney mentions that
not all Booths are bad and uses Glory as an example. Penearcia argues that anyone with
Booth blood should be watched; even the party’s guest of honor. “Booth men are the
worst. Look at all the trouble Grant has caused Margaret,” says Penearcia. Sydney
smiles at her great-aunt and suggests she go find her mother. After Sydney has left,
Penearcia Sydney will never have to suffer through the same heartache she endured.
*(SC)* Glory stops Garrett as he hurries through the dining hall. She tells him she
is going to open presents in a minute. Garrett pauses and asks her to wait to open the
present from him. Garrett explains that he has to run home and glances across the
room and sees Sydney watching. Garrett asks Glory to tell Sydney how much he loves her
and how he’ll be waiting to be with her when he gets back. Glory tells her brother
she loves him too as he departs.

Guests are gathered around Glory as she begins to unwrap gifts. She thanks Nick for a
book about gardening. Neil and J.T. are standing in the crowd. Standing in the crowd,
Neil and J.T. are discussing what Neil found out. J.T. wonders where Garrett is and
Neil says he saw the schemer leaving on his bike. “Maybe he ran off to get something
for the party” suggests Neil. J.T. glances over to the television before quickly
running off. *(SC)* Rachel and Colton tell their friends they still haven’t had any
leads in the mysterious burglar/hero investigation. Jazz seems privately relieved and
notices ‘Andrea’ walking out of the party. Jazz recalls seeing Johnny and ‘Andrea’
talking and how Callie warned her to keep an eye on the shady girl. Jazz excuses
herself and secretly follows ‘Andrea.’ *(SC)* Billy uses Troy as an excuse to break
away from Cynthia and Allen. Billy confides to Troy that Whitney’s mother is an
obstacle in his new relationship. Troy suggests that Billy give Mrs. Swan some time.
*(SC)* “It’s beautiful” gasps Glory as she looks at a small music box that Callie and
Jimmy have given her. Glory opens up the lid and hears the theme from The Nutcracker.
Glory thanks the couple for their very thoughtful present. “This is the best birthday
ever,” states Glory, “I don’t anything could mess this day up.” *(SC)* Sandy folds up
the birth certificate and puts it back into her purse before Whitney walks out into the
pool area. Sydney says she was waiting for Sydney, and Whitney informs her Sydney
seems busy talking to Margaret. They run into Bobby who asks Whitney if she has seen
Sophia. Whitney jokes that her night is going smoothly because she has yet to see
Bobby’s older sister. Whitney and Sandy continue back into the party but Sandy glances
back to see that Bobby is worried. *(SC)* At the Tool n’ Die, Sophia tries to tell
Edward that she doesn’t want to go with him. “It sounds fun and all, but I’ll be in
a lot of trouble when I come home,” says Sophia. Edward is becoming frustrated and
yells at his girlfriend that she doesn’t understand. “We’re not returning!” shouts
Edward before asking if she wants to be with him. A shaken Sophia is silent as Edward
insists that they need to go and starts to pull her towards the door. *(SC)* Jazz
quickly gets into her car, hoping she won’t lose ‘Andrea.’ She drives off just as
Alastar runs out of the party chasing after her. *(SC)* Rachel, Colton, and Samantha
note how both Jazz and Alastar left so fast. Rachel suspects Jazz might be beginning
to see the face of the man that rescued her that night. *(SC)* Guests surround Glory
as she continues opening gifts. Glory unwraps a present from the Rutledges and
discovers an elegant cold chain necklace with a small hand pointed gold rose hanging
from it. “My goodness,” says Cornelia before Margaret tells Glory that J.T. had seen
Margaret wear it once and commented how the rose reminded him of Glory Margaret adds
that it was one of the last things her husband gave her before he died but she would
love for Glory to have it. “It’s more your style anyways,” notes Sydney. “Let me help
you with that, dear,” offers the Countess as she helps Glory pull her hair back to put
the necklace on. Glory glances around and smiles at her friends and family.

Mila asks Sydney if she and Garrett are going to take their relationship public. Sydney
tells Mila they decided to stand up to their parents tonight. Mila asks if Sydney is
nervous and Sydney answers she’s scared to find out how her mother will react. Billy
Gunn interrupts the conversation and asks how the girls are doing. Sydney and Mila
roll their eyes and they suggest that Billy find Whitney. “No bad blood between
us, luvs, is there?” coyly asks Billy. Sydney and Mila glance at each other and then
back at Billy before leaving him alone without an answer. *(SC)* Whitney overhears her
mother telling her father that she wishes that Whitney would date someone other than
the rock star. *(SC)* Bobby is talking to the Atwaters and catches a moment when Bryce
stands with arm holding his wife, Brooke, tight at his side. Bobby suddenly sees the
Atwater family joining the group at the cemetery. Neil walks up to an upset Glory and
takes a hold of her hand to comfort her. Bobby comes out of his vision and glances
around the room hoping to see the friend absent from his visions. *(SC)* Garrett is in
his bedroom digging through his desk. He can’t find what he’s looking for before he
grabs an old Fabian record off of his shelf. Garrett pulls a piece of paper out of
the cardboard sleeve. He has found his extra copy of the fake birth certificate and
prepares to go back to the party to explain everything to Sandy. Garrett folds up the
paper and tucks it into a pocket inside his tuxedo. Garrett heads towards his bedroom
door but is stopped when J.T. enters the room.

EPISODE 240 (5/28/1993): Outside Swans Crossing, Leah’s car pulls up to Shady Escape
Motel. She gets out and nervously glances around the run-down motor inn. Johnny
opens up his room door and welcomes her inside. Jazz’s car pulls up just in time to
see the couple close the door behind them. Jazz is curious why “Andrea” is meeting
Johnny. *(SC)* “Momma, was my first birthday party this big?” asks Mila at the party at
the country club. The confused Countess wonders why Mila wants to know. Mila notes
how the Rosnovskys are RoeDavian royalty and was curious if any of her younger birthday
parties were extravagant. Valaira laughs that Mila grew up a Hollywood star but yet
she wants to know about years she can’t remember. “Mila, darling, RoeDavia was a
country in turmoil; it still is. We tried to stay away from the public,” explains the
Countess. Mila asks if that’s why they’ve never visited her father’s homeland.
Valaira states they are much safer forgetting all about RoeDavia. *(SC)* “I hear
tonight is the night,” says Callie, as she joins Sydney at a table. Sydney sighs and
admits she’s not sure if she can go through with it. Callie states she’s not a fan of
Garrett, considering what he did to Sydney last summer. Callie then reminds Sydney
how much she and Garrett want to be together. Sydney recalls the blackmailing scheme
and Callie saving her from drowning when Sydney felt her world was falling apart.
Sydney thanks her friend for her support and announces she doesn’t want to repeat
history. “Then you have to go for this,” orders Callie. Sydney seems confident for
a second before remembering how her mother can be. *(SC)* Neil walks up to Owen and
asks if Garrett has said anything more to him about the videotape. Owen answers that
luckily Garrett has vanished. Neil then inquires if anybody else might have known about
the videotaped confession. Owen is curious why Neil wants to know, and Neil explains
J.T. seemed to know something when Neil mentioned the tape to him. Owen hopes Garrett
kept the confession to himself and wants to know why Neil told J.T.. Neil replies he
was hoping J.T. could help put a stop to Garrett blackmailing Owen without involving
Mila. Owen worries about Mila possibly finding out about his crush on her. *(SC)*
Cornelia asks Glory is she would like to watch the video Trevor and Mimi sent to wish
her a happy birthday. Glory glances at the television and then around the party before
saying she was hoping to wait until Garrett returned. “Where did your brother run
off to?” questions Grant. *(SC)* At the Booth house, Garrett and J.T. stand facing
each other outside Garrett’s bedroom. Garrett demands to know why J.T. has followed
him. J.T. glares at Garrett and wants to know how he can be so cruel. Garrett
ignores J.T. and states they have a have a birthday party to get back to. Garrett
moves past J.T. and heads towards the stairs. J.T. follows and stops Garrett by
revealing that he knows that Garrett’s also blackmailing Mila and Owen. Garrett pauses
before innocently denying the accusation. J.T. wants to know if Garrett thought he’d
get away with this. “Look, Rocket-boy, I don’t have time for this,” shouts Garrett.
The boys are at the top of the steps when the both simultaneously yell, “Glory will
never forgive you!” Anger and fear rushes over Garrett and he impulsively pushes J.T.
away from him. J.T.’s eyes widen as he looses balance and starts to fall backwards
down the flight of stairs. Garrett tries to grab J.T.’s hand but it's too late, and
J.T. tumbles down the steps in slow motion as Garrett watches in horror. J.T. crashes
onto the floor at the bottom of the staircase.

Jimmy and Bobby are standing around talking in the main dining room. Bobby starts
mumbling about his daydreams and his fear that something bad will happen tonight.
“Bobby, you’re worrying too much, you’ve got to lighten up,” laughs Jimmy. Jimmy states
that nothing bad could ruin Glory’s birthday party. Bobby objects and mentions his
sister and Barek’s strange absences. Jimmy comments he wouldn't be here either if he
had a choice. Sandy is walking close by and Jimmy grabs her arm. “I need you to
distract my friend,” says Jimmy. Sandy and Bobby both look at each other as Jimmy
explains he won’t take no for an answer. Jimmy notes Sandy is the only one he knows
who can keep Bobby thinking normal. Jimmy the pulls the one-time-couple together and
tells them to find something fun to do. *(SC)* “Neil, are you ready to go?” asks
Jennifer, as she and Troy approach their cousin. Neil asks why they are leaving and
Troy explains that Neil’s father is not feeling well. Neil says he wants to find J.T.
before leaving and states he’ll meet his family out in the entry hall in a minute.
*(SC)* Alastar slows his car down and stops outside the motel. He quietly gets out of
his vehicle and sneaks through some bushes. Alastar spies Jazz walking towards the
room door. Inside the motel room, Johnny and Leah are sharing a kiss when they hear
a knock. They wonder who could be at the door. “You’re the only person who knows
where I am,” states Johnny. The knock repeats and Leah hides before Johnny opens the
door to find Jazz. *(SC)* Inside the Booth house, Garrett remains frozen at the top
of the steps as he looks down towards J.T. The house is quiet as J.T. lay motionless.
Garrett rushes down the stairs and kneels down next to J.T.’s body to see if he’s
alright. Garrett yells J.T.’s name but does not get a response. J.T. is laying on
his back and Garrett notices his forehead is bleeding. Garrett touches the blood and
begins to freak out. He tries to tell if J.T. is breathing and can’t find a pulse.
“He’s not moving. He’s not breathing,” whispers Garrett. Garrett then recalls his
father reminding him about going back to France and warning him to behave at Glory’s
party. Garrett then remembers Glory scolding him for the feud between her brother and
her boyfriend. Garrett glances back at J.T. who has not moved. Garrett then runs out
of the house, leaving the injured scientist by himself. *(SC)* Mila and Valaira are
talking about Count Rosnovsky. Mila is curious about her father’s death but Valaira
is hard pressed for details. The Countess states it’s a topic she doesn’t want to talk
about, especially at Glory’s birthday party. Mila wishes to know all about her youth.
Valaira notes there isn’t much to know and tells Mila they can talk about it later.
Mila wants for more information, and the Countess snaps, “Some things are better left
if the past!” Mila is shocked by her mother’s tone and says she is sorry. Valaira
also apologizes and hugs her daughter while explaining her husband’s death is difficult
to talk about. The Countess then suggests Mila go have fun with her friends. *(SC)*
Callie and Sydney are sitting at a table chatting. Callie mentions how Brittany
Robbins found the courage tonight to inform Heath she is pregnant. “I can do this,”
states Sydney, “I am Sydney Rutledge!” Callie hugs her friend and wishes her luck.
Sydney says she just has to find her mother to tell her. “Tell me what, Sydney?”
inquires Margaret as she joins the girls.

The guests are having a good time at the country club. “I Gotta Grow Up” is playing as
Nick urges his younger sister help him start the Swans Crossing line dance. The
siblings step out heads towards an empty space and starts the ritualistic routine.
Nearby Jordan notices young Katie Adams standing alone. Jordan welcomes Katie to come
with him and the two join in. Callie walks up and sees her brother and Zachary Peyton
watching classmates Holly and Katie dancing. “Come on boys, you know you want to learn
it too!” says Callie as she pulls Jasper and Zach to the dance floor. Katie is
learning the dance quickly and Jasper is distracted by her. Jimmy steps in next to
Callie, who is trying to help Zachary with his moves. Nick watches the Westcott
siblings dance perfectly. The group of line dancers is laughing and having fun. *(SC)*
Grant, Cornelia, and Glory Booth are standing near the gift table. Cornelia wonders
if Garrett ran home to get Glory’s gift. Glory answers he didn’t do that because his
gift to her is the last one left on the table. Grant is irritated that Garrett is
putting himself first. “Grant, honey, try to calm down. You only have a few days left
until Garrett goes off to boarding school,” pleads Cornelia. Mila has joined the group
and wants to know if she can talk to Glory. Glory jumps at the chance to leave her
parents but Grant asks about Garrett’s gift. Glory replies that she’s not opening it
until Garrett returns. Mila and Glory walk off, leaving the mystery package with Grant
and Cornelia. *(SC)* Whitney is sitting with her parents when Billy asks her to join
him in a dance. Sandy’s song, ‘Over You,’ starts to play and the couple steps out
onto the dance floor. Whitney says she was wondering where Billy was. Billy explains
he’s been trying to avoid her mother but couldn’t stay away too long. Whitney laughs
and they continue to dance. *(SC)* “Why are you so nervous?” asks Bobby as he and
Sandy walk out into the pool area of the country club. Bobby reminds Sandy that they
used to talk about everything. Sandy tries changing the subject by asking what Bobby
was annoying Jimmy with. They both realize they aren’t going to share with each other.
Bobby invites Sandy to share a dance with him as ‘Over You’ is heard playing inside
the party. They step behind a curtain into one of the pool cabanas and start to dance.
Sandy apologizes for the abruptly dumping Bobby but explains it was something she had
to do. Bobby wonders why, but knows he won’t get an answer. He then inquires if he
will ever know what’s worrying Sandy. She recalls talking to Garrett about what she
has to tell Sydney. Sandy sighs and replies that it is a possibility. She then
returns the question and Bobby says that what he’s thinking about can hopefully be
dismissed. *(SC)* Neil is wandering around the party looking for J.T. when he runs
into the Countess. He asks Valaira if she has seen his friend. The Countess answers
no, but adds she wanted to talk to both of them. Neil inquires what she wanted to say
and Valaira explains that she was wondering if the project she hired them for is almost
done. Neil replies that that they have found tons of stuff on the Cavendishes but
Count Rosnovsky’s family is still not researched. Jennifer walks up behind Neil and
Valaira as the Countess states that is how she wants it. “Just focus on my family’s
roots in Swans Crossing and avoid my husband’s past,” orders Valaira. Jennifer
interrupts to tell Neil they need to get going. Valaira seems frazzled as she tells
Neil to relay the message to J.T.. As the Atwater cousins walk away, Jennifer glances
back at the Countess. *(SC)* Sydney shuts the doors behind her and her mother after
they enter the Trophy Room. Margaret is curious why Sydney couldn’t talk to her in
the party. Sydney says she wants to tell her mother something very important.
Margaret laughs and notes Sydney thinks everything is top priority. Sydney can’t
speak and Margaret states she wants to get back to the party to wrap up a landscaping
deal with the Westcotts. A nervous Sydney suddenly tells her mother to wait. “I have
to tell you this right now!” declares Sydney. *(SC)* Callie and Jimmy are sharing a
slow dance. “Walker Woman, what’s on your mind?” inquires Jimmy. Callie replies that
she’s not sure and thinks her father’s absence is starting to get to her. “Or maybe
you’re curious about where Barek is tonight,” suggests Jimmy. Callie notes Jimmy
might be right and explains that with Barek acting odd and someone looking into Jimmy’s
family that something doesn’t seem right. “You’re beginning to sound like Bobby,”
laughs Jimmy. Suddenly Callie sees a tuxedo-clad boy with a helmet over his head
enter the main dining hall. Callie recalls seeing the same boy riding around on his
bike. The boy turns to leave the room and Callie excuses herself to follow him.
*(SC)* “Jazz, what are you doing here?” asks Johnny. Jazz notes that Johnny wasn’t
at the party tonight. Johnny explains that he decided not to attend because he and
his parents are not getting along. “Well everyone, especially your family, is
worried about you,” informs Jazz. Johnny apologizes and questions how Jazz was able
to find him. Jazz says she was curious what else Johnny is hiding and followed his
friend here. Johnny sighs and asks ‘Andrea’ to come out. Jazz stands in front of
the doorway and stares at the mysterious couple. Meanwhile, Alastar watches from the
bushes unsure what to think. *(SC)* With his helmet on, Garrett is racing his bike
through town and remembers causing J.T. to fall down the stairs. “They’ll never
forgive me,” Garrett says to himself. Garrett is unknowingly heading towards the
Walker Estate. The wooded area is dark but Garrett keeps driving fast despite a curve
in the road. Suddenly headlights shine on Garrett and he tries to get out of the way
of the oncoming car. Inside an older vehicle, an unseen driver panics trying to
avoid the approaching bike. The car barely misses hitting the bike and drives on but
Garrett begins to lose control of his driving.

“I’m preparing a party for Penearcia Rutledge and I heard Johnny Clayton is a good
photographer,” lies Leah/‘Andrea.’ Jazz stares at them and states she knows better
then that. Jazz announces she’ll just leave them alone and tell Officer Moore and
Officer Tapert what she knows about Johnny. In the bushes, Alastar is confused about
what he is overhearing. Johnny stops Jazz from leaving by reminding her she said she
wouldn’t tell. Jazz explains the she thought she was helping Johnny but now she realizes
that maybe he needs help. “Listen woman, no one will believe that Johnny’s a burglar!
You should be lucky he saved your life!” snaps Leah. In the bushes, Alastar has
figured out that Jazz has known all along who saved her. *(SC)* Callie runs out of the
main dining hall towards the ball room. She sees the stranger standing with her back
towards her and his helmet now is his hand. He turns to see who followed him and
Callie sees a face she does not recognize. The young boy is Riley, Garrett’s classmate
from boarding school. *(SC)* In the Trophy Room, Sydney and Margaret face each other.
“Sydney, what is it you want to tell me?” asks an impatient Margaret. Sydney gets
her courage together and shouts out, “Mom, I like Garrett Booth! We’re seeing each
other!” *(SC)* Inside one of the pool cabanas, Sandy and Bobby continue their slow
dance. Bobby’s thoughts drift away again and he sees the group standing around the
coffin in the cemetery. *(SC)* Meanwhile Glory and Mila are walking around the pool.
They both wonder about J.T. and Garrett. Mila thinks back to telling J.T. that Garrett
has been blackmailing her with the videotaped kiss. By the locker room entrance,
Valaira watches her daughter before walking back into the party. Behind the curtains,
Bobby and Sandy can hear Mila and Glory talking. Bobby’s vision continues and he
hears his mother say, “I can’t imagine losing a son ...” Suddenly Bobby burst through
the curtains, surprising Mila and Glory. Sandy follows and the girls hear him say,
“We have to find them before it’s too late!” *(SC)* At the Booth house J.T. still lays
motionless at the bottom of the staircase. *(SC)* Out by the Walker Estate, Garrett’s
bike heads off the road towards a old boathouse. The dock surrounding the abandoned
building is cluttered with old gasoline barrels. Garrett can’t stop his bike and
screams. A loud crash is followed by a bright explosion.

Writer’s Note: Sorry about nearly the year long wait in between chapters. Personal
stuff and other matters have been a hurdle in the writing process. Thank you very much
to Miss Swan for letting me post my fiction on her site. :) Chapters 1 - 30 can still
be found on my website (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Mansion/4242). And another
thanks goes to her on some feedback and a couple of lines she helped me with on this
chapter. Please email me at swanscrosser@yahoo.com with any thoughts, questions,
comments, etc. that you might have.

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