It's early afternoon. Zoe and Amaya Talbot are sitting in a courtyard across from Grimes Incoporated. Their attempt so far to meet their half-brother Paul Harper has been futile.

Zoe: I can't believe that receptionist wouldn't tell us where Paul was. We're not criminals.

Amaya: Maybe she thought we were soliciting. We sure aren't dressed very businesslike.

Zoe: Yeah but still----Hey wait! Amaya, I think that's him coming out that door! (Amaya looks Zoe's way, and Paul is heading for the courtyard).

Amaya: Let's go up to him and tell him who we are. (The girls get up off their bench and walk in his direction).

Amaya: Um, excuse me?

Paul: Yes?

Amaya: Do you remember us from the diner a few nights ago?

Paul. No. Wait----Yes. You bumped into me.

Amaya: That's right. My name is Amaya Talbot, and this is my sister Zoe.

Zoe: Hi.

Paul: Hello. Is there anything I can do for you girls?

Amaya: This is really hard to explain but----we've been, well actually, our mom came to this town to look for you.

Paul: Your mom came looking for me? Wait a minute, no, no, it can' t be! Is your mom's name Valerie? Valerie Pratt?

Zoe: That's her maiden name. It's Talbot now. So you already know she's here?

Paul: Well no, but my dad----I mean, nobody should be searching for me. That means you girls are my half-sisters?

Zoe: Yeah. Neat huh? Actually, we were kind of afraid to meet you. We didn't think you would be interested, or you would be mad at Mom for giving you up.

Paul: I never really knew I was adopted, but it's a long story. Listen, I'm supposed to meet my fiancee now, and she's going to wonder what's keeping me. Would you like to come?

Amaya: That would be cool.

Paul: Okay then, let's roll! (Zoe and Amaya get on either side of him and grab a jacket sleeve, and they walk to the parking lot).

Drennen Talbot is standing over his wife, listening to her talk in her sleep. Tired of hearing her say Kane and Paul's names over and over, he grabs her and begins to shake her.

Drennen: Wake up! Valerie, wake up dammit! Stop your mumbling!

Valerie: What? Drennen, let go! (He stops shaking her).

Drennen: That's all you think about. Your son and that man. Even in your sleep. Your obsession is tearing our family apart!

Valerie: Why are you so jealous?

Drennen: I'm not jealous. I'm just being realistic.

Valerie: Realistic? Kane told me last night you were planning to do something awful to Paul! You call that realistic? I call that sickening! This is the last straw Drennen. I warned you I would leave if you interfered, and I'm finally going to make good on my warning. I'm packing up my things and getting the hell out of here.

Drennen: What about our daughters?

Valerie (heading for the bedroom): They're old enough to make their own decisions. But I'll bet you they wouldn't want to be around you either. You've become a poor excuse for a husband, as well as a human being! (She slams the bedroom door. Drennen puts his hands in his face and crumples to the ground).

Rosamond Tucker is in the kitchen at the Grimes mansion, cleaning the kitchen for the caterers that are coming tomorrow to set up for the wedding reception when the doorbell rings. Rosamond rushes to answer it. Eliza Braxton is at the door.

Rosamond: Eliza! What are you doing here?

Eliza: Is Lance here?

Rosamond: No. Why would he be here?

Eliza: It's lunchtime. He usually comes home for lunch.

Rosamond: Well today he changed his mind.

Eliza: Why are you being so snotty? (Comes inside)

Rosamond: Oh, I don't know----maybe it's because you can't take a hint that Lance isn't interested in you anymore? Yet you still keep trying to seduce him, like yesterday. When are you going to give it up? (Closes the door)

Eliza: We belong together. He's going to be a father. Our child needs both of its parents, together.

Rosamond: He has no romantic feelings for you anymore. Why can't you understand that?

Eliza: This is none of your business.

Rosamond: Like hell it is. Lance loves me. He wants to be with me. And guess what? I'm falling in love with him. I want to be with him. You, on the other hand, keep butting in. I can see it now Eliza. You're going to end up using that innocent baby to try to get Lance to come running back. It's not going to work. I'm going to make sure it's not going to work. Now, I have things to do. I have to get this place ready for a wedding reception tomorrow. I suggest you leave. Go back to the TV station and focus on your job. Better yet, focus on your baby, instead of trying to ruin me and Lance's happiness.

Eliza (heading for the door): It's not over Rosamond. Not over by a long shot. (Rosamond closes the door behind her, fuming).

Meanwhile, at Tess Sherwood's house, she and Paul and the Talbot sisters are enjoying lunch together.

Tess: I'm so glad your girls are coming to the wedding tomorrow. You'll have a good time. Will your mom be coming?

Zoe: I'm sure she won't want to miss it. Mom's been searching for Paul for a long time.

Tess: If you've been in town for several weeks now, why didn't you try to contact Paul sooner?

Amaya: We were apprehensive, especially because of our dad. (To Paul) He's hellbent on us not having any contact with you. He thinks we'll ditch him for you.

Zoe: And he's making Mom miserable. She's been real unhappy for years. Last night was the happiest I've seen her.

Amaya: She talked all night with your dad Paul.

Paul: So that's where Dad went. He must have found out she was here, and decided not to tell me.

Tess: Maybe he wanted to make sure it was okay first honey.

Paul: I'm not mad at him Tess. (To Zoe and Amaya): I want Valerie to be at the wedding. Then my family will be complete.

Zoe: We'll definitely tell Mom to come. She's going to be so happy to finally see you, and she'll be so relieved to find out you're a great guy.

Tess: Isn't that cute? Okay you three. Time to scram. Dorothy, Mom, and Deanna are taking me out tonight to sew my wild oats, and I want to get some ZZ's before I get ready. (Kisses Paul) I love you, and I can't wait for tomorrow.

Paul: I love you too. (Kisses her back) See you tomorrow evening my beautiful bride-to-be. (To Zoe and Amaya) Come on little sisters.

Zoe: Nice to meet you Tess.

Amaya: Yeah, we've had a real good time.

Tess: Goodbye girls. See you tomorrow. (Paul and his sisters leave)

Valerie is standing outside the doors of the Grimes mansion, suitcases by her side. She slowly reaches for the doorbell and rings it. A few moments later, Ingrid Grimes appears.

Ingrid: Valerie! Dear, what are you doing here? (Sees the suitcases) What happened?

Valerie: I left my husband. This time for good I think. Please, may I stay here Ingrid?

End of Episode 37

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