Episode 5
by Millie Savard
It+s a LAD, LAD, LAD, LAD World
Recap: Liza is cutting her tights to Adam. Liza is living at Tad`s for the rest of her pregnancy and getting closer to Jamie. Marian is on Adam`s side. Tad is Liza`s Lamaze coach and is becoming more emotionally attached to her.
Episode 5: After glo.
Tad`s living room. Morning.
Liza is all dressed up and ready to go to work. She`s now 8 months pregnant and huge. She`s sitting on the couch and talking on the phone, she`s getting increasingly uncomfortable. Her back hurts and the baby has been fussing. Still, she`s trying to be diplomatic.
Liza (grimaces): Henry, I understand. Look, your bank has been great with us. And you know, this is a cyclical business (she pauses, listening, desperately trying to get up). Huh-huh, no, I agree. (she finally does pull herself up, starts pacing) I agree (rolls her eyes). Absolutely, I appreciate that, Henry. I really do.... (holding her back)
Tad walks into the room watching Liza do business on the phone, he can`t take his eyes off her and smiles.
Tad (to himself): Look at her, God, she`s beautiful!
Liza (still on the phone): I agree, Henry and you know that I like the way you think (she turns and sees Tad staring at her, she rolls her eyes to him as he smiles).
Tad (to himself): And smart too. Scary smart.
Liza (to the phone): Great. No, I like it. Thank you, Henry, really. Good bye. (she hangs up the phone) I can`t believe this guy!!!!
Tad can see that her back is bugging her, he goes straight to her to massage it. Her back muscles oozes under his hands and her perfume is driving him crazy. He tries to ignore it.
Tad (rubbing her shoulder): Henry? Hank, the bank, Henry?
Liza: Oh that`s good, right there. Yes, Henry from the bank. Henry was reminding me of my obligations. Like I could forget them!
T: (still massaging, concentrating on the lower back) How`s that? (she nods) That`s new, putting pressure about the loan?
L: Ever so slightly, ha! this is nice (pause, enjoying the massage). A little pressure. But pressure is still pressure. A little to the left. Good. (his touch feels very soft, slowly, she feels herself swept away, melting under his hands)
T: But everything is fine, right? (feeling her body relaxing, Tad has the urge to kiss her neck but he resists)
L: Absolutely. But...
T: I smell an Adam....
L: Me too.
The door bell rings. Tad & Liza are relieved and frustrated at the same time. The massage stops as Liza goes to answer the door. Gloria is there, looking sheepish.
Liza: Gloria?! Hi. (Liza looks over to Tad and notices a sad look in his eyes, which fills her with rage against Glo. Tad gives a slight nod to Liza) Come in, please.
Gloria: I`m sorry, I should have called.
Liza: No (looking at Tad for some kind of answer), heh, I have to get my breakfast, excuse me.
Tad`s eyes follow Liza, wishing she would stay.
Gloria: Liza looks good, healthy. I still can`t believe that she is going to be a mother. Is she going to put the baby right away in daycare? She works so many hours.
Tad (getting impatient): What is it you want, Glo?
Gloria: I was getting to that... it`s been months since Dimitry and I... And I said I was sorry... I was really wondering .... (she stops suddenly, trying to think of a way to say her piece).
Tad: What?
G: I+d like us to be friends, again.
T: (in disbelief) Friends?
G: Yes. Before....
T: What are you doing?
G: I think....
T: Stop it! I can`t believe this! You come to my home, you basically insult my friend on her motherhood skills and now you`re telling me that you want to start over? You want to be friends? You can`t be serious. Let me get this thru your head: I don`t want to be *friends* with you. Friends trust each other. Or maybe *friends* isn`t the word your looking for? What ever it is I`m not interested. Go find another pigeon to pluck, Gloria.
G: Tad, we were so close, we almost got married...
Tad: You did this to Stuart too, didn`t you? Well newsflash: I`m not Stuart! For the life of me, I can`t remember what I ever saw in you! Your marriage to Dimbo was the best thing that ever happened to me. Talk about dodging disaster!
G: No, Tad, Liza has been planting....
T: Attacking Liza is not going to help your case. It`s over. Good Bye Gloria, find somebody else to be self-righteous and judgemental with. Maybe Dimmy has a special on comfort today.... (Tad opens the door for her to get out) You can go now...(Glo is out the door) Gloria?
G: (hopefully, turning around) Yes.
T: I want you to stay away from my son from now on. I don`t want you to hurt him. Please respect my wishes.
He pushes the door on Glo`s face drown in tears and turns to see Liza on the edge of the living room. Liza rushes to Tad`s side to give him a hug.
L: I`m sorry.
T: Don`t be, I meant every word. It`s time to think about the future.
Adam`s office:
Adam and his lawyer Barry Shire shuffle papers back and forth.
Barry: I`ll say this, Adam, you are a lucky man. This is the last of the settlements... no more Corview from now on...
Adam: Well, that`s just dandy...
Barry: Your biggest piece of luck was really Liza`s decision not to go after half of the Chandler empire...
A: Momentary lapse of judgement, I`m sure. Probably hormonal. (sad smile, reflecting on what could have been).
B: So what`s next in the war of the Chandlers?
A: Did you contact Henry Rosen?
B: Yes. The pressure is on.
A: Not too much pressure, I hope.
B: Not as long as she`s pregnant, Adam. I`m making sure of that. But Liza will sense some pressure from the bank.
A: Good. Because of Liza, I have lost both my daughters and my son, I`ll be damned if she is going to win custody of my last child.
B: Your plan and my legal skills should do the trick, Adam.
A: Any news on this Thorpe woman?
B: Yes, we have find her. It wasn`t very difficult. After losing her television station in Dallas, she became publisher of a newspaper in Springfield. Still is. What`s her connection to Liza?
A: Mrs Thorpe is, well, *was* sort of a mentor to Liza at one point. Thorpe lost her station not long after Liza left it for a better job in Connecticut. Liza jumped ship, if you will. I`m hoping Holly Thorpe has a long memory and is up for a little revenge.
B (handing Adam a piece of paper): Well, there`s her phone number! Reach out and touch someone.
A: (dialing): Thank you, Barry. as efficient as ever.... Yes, hello, I could I speak with Mrs Holly Thorpe, please.
Holly (played by Guiding Light`s Maureen Garrett): That`s Colby. Holly Colby, and who is this?
End of part 5
--Millie