Y&R: Update for 12-29-94
ALICE CORKILL
December 1994
Jabot Laboratory
Ashley is busy mixing up some no doubt incredible potion that will be a
number one best seller as hand cream, body lotion, perfume, or make up as
Jack walks in. Jack is excited about his upcoming trip to the Caribbean
with Laun. He'll be gone for a whole week!!! Seven whole days of
basking in the sun--no phones--no faxes (yeah, right, if they need him,
they will find him and ruin his vacation). Jack is still amazed,
apparently Ashley is too, that he and Laun found each other after 20
(count 'em, 20!!) years. Ashley wants to plug Laun and tries to bring up
Mary Jo, but Jack doesn't want to hear it. Jack, instead, brings up
Ashley's favorite subject, Blade. Ashley says that Blade is trying, but
as far as she's concerned, no trust = no relationship.
Nina and Ryan's Apartment
Nina is all dressed up and ready for Cricket and Paul's wedding. She is
wearing the (butt) ugly black velvety short dress and Ryan is in what
looks like a tuxedo shirt (pants too, I suppose but couldn't tell for
sure). Ryan thinks that Cricket (and he called her Cricket, not Chris)
will be upset because Nina looks soooooo good in her dress. Nina, by the
way, is the Matron of Honor (don't know if we knew this or not). Ryan
and Nina remember their wedding. Nina says she was nervous, but Ryan
says he wasn't. He says, "I figure once you're at the alter you'd better
have made up your mind." He wonders if Cricket is nervous. Nina says no.
Lauren's Office
Lauren is on the phone wondering about the whereabouts of some important
documents. She has a wedding to go to soon so she wants them to
messenger them to her home if she's not at the office. Brad enters with
something that looks suspiciously like a Christmas present. Lauren
wonders if it is an early New Year's present or an extremely late
Christmas present. She gives Brad some trouble suggesting that she
obviously wasn't on his priority Christmas list. She gives Brad trouble
about how late the gift is. Brad tells her she doesn't have time to
argue, she has somewhere to go. She says she's got a wedding to go
to--she's a bridesmaid. Brad wonders who is getting married. Lauren
seems surprised that Brad doesn't know (like Paul would put Brad on the
guest list!!). Lauren tells him its Paul Williams and Christine Blair
(both first and last names so poor little Brad won't get confused). Brad
wants to know how Lauren feels about the wedding. Vapid stare from Lauren
Paul's Office
Cricket is finishing some documents for Paul. She tells him all he has
to do is sign and have Lynn notarize it. Paul says it will be his last
official act of the year--Cricket says it will be his last official act
as a single man (commence vomiting). Something is said about shackles,
ball and chain, no more singles bars, blind dates, reading the
personals. Paul wonders what he'll do for fun. Cricket says he won't
have trouble finding fun things to do--she plans to distract him like
he's never been distracted (continue vomiting). They kiss. Lynn walks
in and asks if they're ready for her, sees them kissing and says "Guess not."
Roll Credits
Neil and Drucilla's Apartment
Neil and Drucilla are on the couch all cuddled up reminiscing about
Christmas and how great it was. Neil says it was all because of Drucilla
and the baby. Neil made her holiday too. They look forward to New
Years. They discover they've both got plans in mind for New Year's Eve.
Neil thinks their plans will be the same. Neil wants to have the "gang"
i.e., Nathan, Olivia, Malcom, over to celebrate. Drucilla had something
else in mind--she tells Neil that he was wrong when he thought she had
the same plan in mind.
Mary Jo's Office
Rick, or is it Blade, interrupts Mary Jo daydreaming--interrupts her with
kisses on the neck, must be Rick. Mary Jo gets mad because Rick doesn't
seem to understand yet that it is dangerous for him to come a callin'.
She gets up to close her office door as Rick asks how she knew he wasn't
Blade. You kissed me on the neck, moron (Blade would prefer to slit it,
as we all know). Rick wants to know how she is. Well, she's lousy
(remember she just found out about the little trip Jack is planning with
Laun). She says all of her plans blew up in her face. Rick tells her to
"pour your heart out to me baby" as he snuggles her from behind.
Laun's Apartment
Laun and Mai discuss Laun's upcoming trip. Mai tells her some about the
Caribbean. Mai says she's seen pictures--it's beautiful. Laun says
"sounds very interesting" (although she doesn't sound very interested).
"Interesting?" Mai is incredulous. She reminds Laun that this could be
the trip of a lifetime. Mai is excited for Laun but wonders that Laun
doesn't seem too excited. Laun says she is excited in her won way. Mai
says the trip really sounds like a honeymoon to her. Vapid stare from Laun.
Jabot Laboratory
Jack wants to know what Ashley wants from Blade. Ashley wants Blade to
tell her the truth. jack decides he better stay out of it. Ashley turns
the conversation back to Jack. She wants to know if he's all set for his
trip. jack is on his way to see Lauren Fenmore. He's asked her to help
him put together a wardrobe for Laun for the trip. Ashley says Jack is
sweet and Laun will love it. Jack talks about how Laun has been solidly
focused on building a restaurant all these years. He thinks she's
probably never been on a vacation. Jack prepares to leave. He's got a
million things to do (guess he wasn't invited to the wedding either).
Ashley wishes him a great trip. Jack says he is nervous and excited.
Nina and Ryan's Apartment
Ryan questions Nina about Cricket. They talk about how Cricket thought
she and Danny were the perfect pair. Ryan reminds Nina that all that was
Danny's fault. Nina says Cricket understands that but can't help
wondering "as a woman" if she failed some way--"as a woman." Nina tells
Ryan to forget it, he wouldn't understand. Ryan asks if Nina knows where
Paul and Cricket are going on their honeymoon. Nina doesn't know. Ryan
talks about the honeymoon he promised Nina. She says it's okay that they
haven't had their honeymoon. She has school, after all, and he is busy
at work. Ryan says they should make time for a honeymoon. Nina agrees.
Nina brings up their wedding again about how Ryan did the right thing
because she was pregnant. Ryan admonishes her that there was more to it
than that. Nina seeks more reassurance (anyone surprised?). Ryan says
"it was the best thing that ever happened to me." Nina is delighted.
Blah, blah, blah, they go on.......kissing while Nina wears that ugly
dress!!!! (sorry, got kind of tired of the same old thing over and over).
Lauren's Office
Lauren wonders why she should care that Paul is marrying Cricket. Brad
reminds Lauren that she was married to Paul once. Lauren says she and
Paul are close friends and the Cricket will make him very happy--they're
very compatible (that is, they don't have a personality between them).
Brad gives Lauren a look. Lauren insists she's thrilled for Paul. Brad
thought Cricket and Danny would get back together. Lauren says Danny is
looking elsewhere these days. Brad suggests Danny is looking Lauren's
direction. Lauren says you never know and decides that Brad is jealous.
Brad says that Lauren hears what she wants to hear and calls her
"cupcake." Brad gets down to the real reason for his visit. He asks
Lauren out for New Year's Eve. Lauren looks coy (I suppose). Brad asks
if Lauren thinks he's been taking her for granted again. Brad also says
that it's just an invitation, she doesn't have to accept, but she does.
Seems her plans changed. She was supposed to be out of town. But now,
she'll be with Brad. Lauren prepares to take off for the wedding (what
happened to her meeting with Jack???). Brad tells Lauren to wish Paul
well. Lauren thanks him for the late Christmas present. They kiss, Brad
leaves.
Neil and Drucilla's Apartment
Neil asks what Drucilla wanted to do for New Year's Eve. Dru wanted to
stay in with just Neil. Neil wants a party. He begs. Dru says it'll be
the last chance for them to spend New Year's Eve along (I guess, they've
never heard of sending the kid off to Olivia and Nathan)--what with the
baby on the way. Neil admits to Dru that it would be fun, but, you see,
he's already invited everyone. Dru is mad and she tells Neil that she
doesn't like it that he planned it without consulting her.
The Chancellor Mansion
Danny has come to visit. Kathryn hopes he's not worried about her. He
says no, he just wanted to see how she was holding up. Danny is amazed
that Kathryn is doing so well. He tells Kathryn that he came to tell her
he's going to New York. Kathryn wants to know why. He won't tell her.
He asks her to come along. Kathryn is stunned.
Paul's Office
Lynn gets Paul and Cricket's attention--remember they are kissing. She
is there to notarize the papers. Cricket asks Lynn if everything is
ready. Lynn assures Cricket that everything is in place. Cricket says
it looks like all she has to do is finish packing. "Finish packing!!!!
You haven't finished packing?!?!?!?!" Paul exclaims. Lynn asks Cricket
if she knows where they are honeymooning. Cricket doesn't know. Paul
tells Cricket to sing the document. "This will be the second to last
time I sign my name Christine Blair." Lynn looks upset.
Outside the building where Paul's office is
We see cars covered with a light dusting of snow--except for the black,
idling, DWL-5R8 license plate car. Zoom in on the exhaust pipe--exhaust
coming out.
Laun's Apartment
Mai asks Laun if she doesn't agree that Jack intended this as a
honeymoon. Laun says she doesn't think about such things. Mai insists
and describes what they will do. It will be the most romantic time of
Laun's life. Laun is pleased with the descriptions and Mai's
enthusiasm. Laun says that it is best to wait to see what happens. Too
much anticipation can lessen one's enjoyment of the event. Laun sends
Mai back to work. Mai wants Laun to enjoy this. Laun is overwhelmed by
the thought of the trip but promises Mai she will enjoy it. They hug.
Mary Jo's Office
Mary Jo admits to Rick that Jack is not under her control, that things
have gone wrong. She reminds him of the ski trip she planned? she tells
Rick the "Vietnamese Woman" is taking priority right now. How, Rick
wonders. Mary Jo tells him of Jack and Laun's upcoming Christmas gift
trip to the Caribbean. Rick is astounded--"even though you're wearing
his engagement ring?" and Mary Jo tells Rick that Jack doesn't want it
back. Mary Jo is afraid that Jack is falling in love with Laun all over
again. Mary Jo is depressed. She finally meets someone she really cares
about. Rick wonders about where he fit in, back in her past. Mary Jo is
serious. Jack is everything she admires--smart, funny, kind, and he
cares for her, or at least he did. Mary Jo insists that if it hadn't
been for Laun, she and Jack would be married by now. She doesn't know
what to do. She doesn't want to lose Jack. She doesn't want to be
pushy, doesn't want to not push. What to do?? What to do?? Rick tells
her to not quit. If she wants him bad enough, go for it. Mary Jo looks
unconvinced.
Neil and Drucilla's Apartment
Neil tries to apologize. Dru says not good enough. She wants to know
who he invited. Well, let's see, there's Malcom, Olivia--Dru still
doesn't want a party. Neil says he'll call it off if that's what she
wants. Dru is pleased. She makes Neil promise he won't be mad. They kiss.
Olivia's Office
Malcom shows up. He's looking for Stephanie. Malcom admits he's crazy
about her, but she's a tough woman to deal with. Malcom says Stephanie
better be careful or some day his ship just might set sail. Malcom wants
to invite Stephanie to Neil's for New Years Eve. Stephanie walks in.
She is surprised to ee him. He says he's been looking for her and
invites her for New Year's Eve. She says no--he makes it clear she'd be
his date when she says she wasn't invited to Neil's. Olivia steps in and
asks Malcom to go get her some coffee. he goes. Olivia tries to help
Malcom's cause. Stephanie insists that medicine comes first with her,
not dating. Olivia tells her to reconsider, but all Stephanie wants to
do is get Olivia's opinion on a patient.
Paul's Office
Cricket signs and reminds one and all that the next document she'll be
signing is her marriage certificate. She prepares to leave. Lynn asks
Cricket if she needs a lift. Paul says he'll take her (I want to know
how she got there in the first place), he's got no last minute details to
see to. Paul thanks Lynn for all the extra work she's done in the last
week. Lynn tells Paul good-bye, gets weepy-eyed and she and Paul hug.
Paul and Cricket leave, Lynn cries.
Mary Jo's Office
Rick suggests Mary Jo is getting soft in her old age--in the old days,
she'd never have given up. Mary Jo agrees that she won't give up and
thanks Rick for the pep talk. Mary Jo asks Rick, again, why he is in
Genoa City. Rick won't tell and leaves wishing Mary Jo luck. They kiss.
Olivia's Office
Malcom returns with coffee. Olivia is alone. Malcom says he got the
message--he'll leave Stephanie alone. He goes on and on and on about not
taking that crap--he'll go find someone else. Olivia interrupts his
tirade--"You have a date." Malcom, "Say, What?" Olivia got Stephanie to
agree to go with Malcom on New Year's Eve.
The Chancellor Mansion
Kathryn can't imagine going to New York with Danny. Kathryn won't go.
Kathryn wants to know if Danny is going back east for good. Danny
doesn't know, he just wants to leave for awhile. He'll keep in touch.
Kathryn asks another question--are you running away--what Rex would want
to know. Danny says it's just too hard for him to be around, what with
Cricket getting married and all. Going away will be good for him.
Kathryn comforts him and wishes him luck. they hug. Kathryn is
teary-eyed as they say good-bye. Danny leaves.
Laun's Apartment
Mai is sweeping the floor when Mary Jo shows up. Mary Jo asks about
Christmas. Mary Jo asks for Laun. She wants to wish her a Happy New
Year. Mai tells Mary Jo that Laun is in the restaurant. Mary Jo didn't
see her. Mai goes to look in the kitchen. Mary Jo mutters she is very
anxious to give her my best.
Phyllis' Apartment (which looks like a make over of Nina's old place)
Joanie (the nanny) is there and lets Danny in. Danny wants to see
Phyllis. She isn't there and Joanie doesn't know where she went or when
she will be back. Danny decides to wait.
Outside Paul's Office
Cricket and Paul are walking on the sidewalk. They stop to hug and talk
about the vows they are about to take. They kiss. Cricket is still
trying to find out where they're going on their honeymoon. Paul won't
tell. They stop to kiss again. They walk in the street instead of on
the sidewalk. Zoom in on a bright red tail light!!! Ominous music begins.
Paul realizes he left something in the office and gives Cricket the car
keys (I still want to know how she got to the office in the first
place). He tells her to get in the car and turn on the heater--she's
cold--and he'll be right back. Cricket starts across the street. A car
tire squeals. Paul looks. We see the car--no headlights, just barely
the top of someone's head is seen over the steering wheel. The lights
come on. Cricket is blinded in white lights. Paul is yelling,
"Chriiiiiiiiiiisssss!!!!" He runs to save her. He is ineptly unable to
get Cricket out of the way and they are both hit and fall to the pavement
on opposite sides of the speeding car. The car disappears and Cricket
and Paul are lying on the pavement as passersby come up--someone yells
"Call 911."
How exciting!! My first day as an updater and I get to report the
squashing of the bug.