Spirit's Rain: A Soap Opera




Setting

Spirit's Rain is a small town located off the coast of Seattle. It is the home of Rainier Enterprises, founded by Seth Rainier, II.

Rainier Family

Seth, II--accomplished architect whose firm has designed most of Spirit's Rain's buildings and structures.
Camille--beloved wife and mother, who's devoted her life to helping out charities and causes.
Seth, III--CEO of his father's company, torn between making his father happy and coming out to his family that he is a gay.
Celestia--the apple of her father's eye, always ready to please her father.
Arianna Kaplan-Rainier--adoptive daughter brought home by Camille when she met her in a shelter and learned she came from a broken/abused home.
Patricia--Seth, II's mother, who is always meddling in her son's life.
Theodore Dubois--Camille's father, attracted to Patricia.

Levitt Family

Jackson--longtime college rival of Seth, II, owner of the town's newspaper and investing in a TV station.
Marissa--college love of Seth, II, now in a mental institution due to severe depression after having Seth's child while married to Jackson.
Abigail (Abby)--Seth, II's daughter, unbeknownst to him, but known to Jackson.
Terrance (Terry)--ne'er-do-well son, always getting into trouble.
Rhianna (Rhia)--youngest daughter, spoiled by Jackson.

Other Characters

Victor O'Malley--settles in Spirit's Rain to get revenge on Seth, II and anyone who gets in his way.
Jeremiah (Jeremy) O' Malley--a pawn in his father's revenge plan.

Cody Wilson--reporter for the Spirit's Rain TV station, and the love child of Tamara Wilson and Seth, II after a brief affair.
Tamara Wilson--mother of Cody Wilson from brief affair with Seth II, back in Spirit's Rain to seek revenge on Seth II, using Cody as a pawn to ruin Seth, after she obtained her law degree and is now a prosecutor who has never lost a case.

Jimmy and Jerry Banks--the town's detectives on the Spirit's Rain Police Department who always get their man.

D.A. Terry Banks--Jimmy and Jerry's father and District Attorney for Spirit's Rain.



EPISODE 1

The scene opens to the living room of the Rainier Mansion, where the body of the Rainier's beloved maid, Coralee, is found lying in a pool of blood from an apparent stabbing. Camille Rainier is the first to arrive and find her.

                                   CAMILLE
Oh my God! Coralee! (Screams in disbelief.)

(The screaming brings Celestia and Arianna running down the stairs where they were studying in their bedrooms.)


                                   CELESTIA
What's all the commotion, mother? (Looks on the floor to notice Coralee lying in a pool of her own blood.) Oh my God! What happened?


                                   ARIANNA
(Crying.) Who did this to her?


                                   CAMILLE
Girls, did you two hear or notice anything?


                                   CELESTIA
No mother, I was studying upstairs.


                                   ARIANNA
Yeah,me too.


                                   CELESTIA
Who would do this to Coralee? She was a good lady. She never did anything to anyone.


                                   CAMILLE
(Takes cell out of her pocket) Yes, this Camille Rainier, and I need to report an apparent stabbing at my home, 777 Cherrywood Heights.


                                   DISPATCHER
Okay, Mrs. Rainier. The police are on their way.


                                   CAMILLE
Thank you. (Closes the cell.) Girls, come here. (Celestia and Arianna walk over to their mother, where they all hug each other for comfort.)


                                   CELESTIA
I can't believe Coralee's dead. I'm going to miss her.


                                   ARIANNA
How could anyone do this to her?


                                   CAMILLE
I know girls; Coralee was one of the family.

(A knock on the door and Camille goes to answer it. It is Jerry and Jimmy Banks, Spirit's Rain resident detectives.)


                                   CAMILLE
(Opening the outer door.) Oh, hello guys. Just follow me. The body's in the living room.

(The Banks brothers, Jerry and Jimmy, follow Camille to the body.)


                                   JERRY
(To Camille.) Did you know the victim?


                                   CAMILLE
Yes, her name is Coralee Cranston, our family maid.


                                   JIMMY
Do you know anything about how this may have happened?


                                   CAMILLE
No, I was coming home from my volunteer work, when I saw her lying here in a pool of blood.

(Arianna and Celestia enter the living room with the crime scene unit.)


                                   ARIANNA
Mother, these gentlemen are here about Coralee?

(Jerry and Jimmy fill in the crime scene investigators on what they have found before they arrived.  As CSI are investigating, Jerry and Jimmy continue to ask questions of Celestia and Arianna.)


                                  JIMMY
(To Celestia and Arianna.) Girls, do you know anything about this?



                                 CELESTIA
No, I don't. I was upstairs studying for my test for school tomorrow when I heard my mother scream.


                                 ARIANNA
(After Jerry motions to her.) I didn't hear anything until I heard Celestia run from her bedroom. I ran out to see what was going on.


                                 JERRY
Okay, girls, Mrs. Rainier, that's about it. We're going to let the CSI do their job. If you remember anything, give us a call.


                                 CAMILLE
We'll do, Jerry.

(Jerry and Jimmy leave while the CSI investigates the scene of the murder just as Seth, II arrives home.)


                                 SETH II
What the hell is going on here?


                                 CAMILLE
(Teary-eyed.) Oh, Seth, Coralee has just been murdered. I came home and found her stabbed in the back and lying in a pool of blood.


                                 SETH II
What?! Who the hell would murder our maid?


                                 CAMILLE
I don't know, Seth. Jerry and Jimmy have been here as well as the CSI. I've been answering questions ever since they got here.

(While Seth, II and Camille are discussing what just happened in their living room, Jackson Levitt, is lurking outside the living room window, spying the scene inside.)


                                 JACKSON
Well, Seth, old buddy, looks like you got some trouble. I wonder who killed your maid?

(Jackson flashes to earlier this afternoon when he let himself in looking for Seth, II. Jackson had just gotten back from the sanitarium, where Marissa, his wife, has been since their third child, Rhia was an infant. Jackson had hopes that Marissa was getting better, but the doctors said that Marissa would never come out of it. Fuming, Jackson blamed Seth for Marissa's depression and catatonic state. Jackson was looking for Seth at the Rainier mansion, when he ran into Coralee instead. Wanting to hurt Seth so bad and knowing how close Coralee was to the family, that's when Jackson stabbed her several times in the back. Thencasually walked back outside.)


                                 JACKSON
(To himself.) You deserve it, Seth. Wish it could have been someone else, but Coralee is good enough for now. I will make you pay for what you've done to Marissa!

(And Jackson leaves the Rainier property.)

(Jackson arrives back home to his own mansion, pours himself a brandy, and sits down at his desk. He remembers when he and Seth were best friends in college until Marissa came into the picture. For Jackson, he was head-over-heels-in-love with Marissa, but she only had eyes for Seth. The trouble is, Seth didn't see Marissa in that way, she was just a way to get his career off the ground. When Marissa confessed she was pregnant with Seth's child to Jackson and that Seth would not care about the baby. He seethed at Seth's actions, but promised Marissa that he would marry her and take care of the baby as his own. So, he and Marissa married and she gave birth to Abby, Seth's daughter, and never told him. Jackson raised her as his own. And ever since, Jackson and Seth have been arch-rivals as they did anything in their power to destroy each other's businesses.)

(Jackson was still in his thoughts when daughters Abby and Rhia arrive home.)


                                  ABBY
(Kisses her father on the forehead.) Hello, Daddy! How was your day?


                                  JACKSON
(Interrupted in his thoughts.) What? Oh, hi there, girls. Guess I was deep in thought.


                                  RHIA
(Hugs her father.) Sorry to bother you too, Daddy.


                                  JACKSON
How was your day, girls?


                                  ABBY
It was great, but I have to get ready for a date.


                                  RHIA
And I have a ton of homework to do.


                                  JACKSON
Well, Abby, have a nice time on your date and Rhia, if you need any help with your homework, I'll be in my office working on some articles that need some attention.

(Jackson goes to his office as Abby and Rhia goes upstairs so Abby can get ready for her date and Rhia off to study.)

(Meanwhile, back at the Rainier mansion...)


                                  CELESTIA
(Still teary-eyed from the days events, sees Seth, III come to his bedroom door, after a long day at work.) Oh, Seth! (Runs to hug him.)


                               SETH III
Celestia, what is wrong? Why are you crying?


                               CELESTIA
You didn't hear the news?


                               SETH III
About what?


                               CELESTIA
Coralee? She's been murdered!


                               SETH III
What? How did this happen?


                               CELESTIA
Mother came home to find her stabbed several times and lying in a pool of blood in the living room.


                               SETH III
Oh my God! I'd better go see mother. How's she taking it?


                               CELESTIA
Not good. Not good at all!


                               SETH III
I'm going to see mother. Are you going to be okay?


                               CELESTIA
Yes, Seth. Go check on mother.

(Celestia goes to her room as Seth, III heads downstairs to find his mother.)


                               SETH III
(Calling for his mother.) Mother!


                               CAMILLE
I'm in the kitchen, Seth!


                               SETH III
I just heard from Celestia. When did this happen to Coralee?


                               CAMILLE
Just this afternoon. I have been answering questions from the police, the CSI and the Banks brothers all afternoon.


                               SETH III
Have they figured out what happened?


                               CAMILLE
No, Jerry and Jimmy left about 10 minutes after they arrived and the CSI left about 2 hours ago after they finished their investigation.


                               SETH III
Does dad know?


                               CAMILLE
Yes, he came home while the CSI was conducting their investigation.

(Just then, Seth, II comes in the kitchen after hearing voices from his office.)


                               SETH II
Camille, you in there?


                               CAMILLE
Yes, dear. Seth just got home and I was filling him in on what happened.


                               SETH II
It's a damn shame what happened to Coralee. Has anyone called her family?


                               CAMILLE
Oh dear, in all the commotion, I forgot to let her family know. I think I will go call them.

(Camille leaves for her bedroom as she prepares to call Coralee's family about her death.)


                               SETH II
Well, son, how about you and I prepare some dinner for your mother and sisters?


                               SETH III
Sure, dad.

(As father and son prepare the meal for the family, scene fades out.)

EPISODE 2

(Back at the Spirit's Rain University dorm, Cody Wilson is talking on his cell about what is going to happen to Seth, II. Cody is at the University not just to study architecture, but to get revenge on Seth, II for abandoning his mother, Tamara Wilson. Cody just learned that Seth Rainier, II is his father from his mother.)


                                     CODY
I want a bouquet sent to the office of Seth Rainier, II with a note on the card to read: "You'll pay for abandoning your child!"...Okay, got that, ma'am?...Just put the amount on my tab, give yourself a $5 tip, and have a great day!

(Cody hangs up the phone and thinks about his revenge he is going to get on his new-found father.)

(The next day, Cody sees Seth, II from his Trigonometry class speaking with a girl. He walks up to them and introduces himself.)


                                     CODY
Hey, Seth, who's the good-looking girl?


                                     SETH III
Oh, hey, Cody! This is Abby Levitt, the girl-next-door, and my neighbor. We've known each other since we were children.


                                     ABBY
(Smiles at Cody.) Hi!


                                     CODY
Nice to meet you!


                                     ABBY
Well, boys, I've got a class to get to. See ya both later. (Runs to her next class.)


                                     CODY
Nice girl. (Eying Abby as she walks to her next class.)


                                     SETH III
Yeah, she is.


                                     CODY
You two dating?


                                     SETH III
We hang out, if that's what you're asking.


                                     CODY
Say, I'm having a party at my dorm tonight, if you and Abby want to come by.


                                     SETH III
Sure, Cody. I'll ask Abby if she would like to come by.


                                    CODY
Well, gotta run! See ya tonight, maybe! (Waves good-bye and leaves, leaving Seth, III alone.)

(Scene fades out.)

(The Banks Brothers, Jerry and Jimmy, show up on Jackson's door to ask questions about The Rainier's maid, Coralee's murder.)


                                    JIMMY
Mr. Levitt, do you mind if we come in and ask a few questions of you?


                                    JACKSON
Sure, what about?


                                    JERRY
Well, your neighbors, The Rainiers, just had their maid, Coralee, murdered in their living room, yesterday.


                                    JACKSON
Oh my, that's terrible. How are they doing?


                                    JIMMY
They're a bit shaken up, especially Mrs. Rainier.


                                    JACKSON
I'm sorry to hear that. What did you two need to ask me?


                                    JERRY
Did you hear anything unusual yesterday?


                                    JACKSON
No, I didn't. ... I was here in the mansion all day. I didn't even leave the property once.


                                    JIMMY
Do you have an alibi?


                                    JACKSON      
No, sorry. The two girls were at school and Terry was at work yesterday. I let the maid and butler off for the day. I was all alone yesterday.


                                    JERRY
Well, then you know that you will be a suspect in this murder until further notice. Don't leave town until this murder is solved.


                                   JACKSON
Yes sir, I don't intend to.


                                   JIMMY
We'll be by later, or tomorrow to speak to your children about what they know. Thank you, Mr. Levitt.


                                   JACKSON
I'm glad to be of help.


                                   JERRY
Mr. Levitt, if you do remember anything, please call the office and let us know.


                                   JACKSON
I will do that, boys.

(Jerry and Jimmy leave the Levitt mansion and Jackson snickers after they leave.)


                                   JACKSON
(To himself.) Too bad you boys will never know who really killed that maid. Poor Seth wont even know what hit him.

(Scene fades out.)


(Cody spots Abby in her English class at the University and sits down next to her.)


                                   CODY
Hello Beautiful.


                                   ABBY
(Looking up from reading her Physics reading.)  Hello!


                                   CODY
Whatcha reading beautiful?


                                   ABBY
Just my reading assignment in Physics,


                                  CODY
Sounds interesting.


                                  ABBY
Kinda confusing.  I do not understand it too well.


                                  CODY
Would you like to go out with me tonight?  I could help you with your Physics?


                                  ABBY
Yeah, sure. I guess.


                                  CODY
Great!  Pick you up at 7:00?


                                  ABBY
Yeah. (Abby writes down her address so Cody can pick her up at her house.)

(Cody says good bye and lets Abby get to her next class.)

(Cody is seen at Seth's dorm to let him know that he got a date with Abby, but Seth wasn't there. This was going to be the start of his revenge on Seth II and Seth III; date Abby Levitt; but little does Cody know that he is dating his own sister as Abby is Seth II's daughter by Marissa from their college days; Jackson raised her as his own.)


EPISODE 3

(Abby is getting ready for her date with Cody as Rhia comes in to talk to her.)


                                  RHIA
(Knocks on Abby's bedroom door.) Abby, are you there?

                                  ABBY

Come in Rhia.


                                  RHIA
(opens the door to come in.) Abby, do you have a minute?


                                  ABBY
Sure Rhia, whats up?


                                 RHIA
I've got a problem. (She looks to Abby for comfort.)


                                 ABBY
What's wrong?


                                 RHIA
I failed a test miserably and I'm afraid Dad will be upset with me.


                                 ABBY
Oh, Rhia! Dad won't be upset. Just explain to him what happened. I'm sure he'll understand.


                                 RHIA
(Sounding uneasy.) You sure?


ABBY

Of course. Now run along dear and tell Dad your problem. I have to get ready for this date, or I will be late.


RHIA

(Hugs Abby.) Thank you Abby. I love you sis.

(Rhia leaves Abby to get ready for her date with Cody and runs off to tell her Dad her problem.)

(Cody picks up Abby at her house for their study date.  He promised he would help her with her Physics assignment, but he had other things on his mind.)


ABBY

(Greets Cody at the front door)  Hi. Just got to get my study materials.


CODY

That's okay, dear. How about some dinner at Connies before studying?


ABBY

Sure, Im kinda famished.


CODY

Okay, then dinner it is!

(Cody takes Abby to dinner.  Cody is helping Abby into the car after their dinner when he grabs her from behind and holds her nose with a rag dabbed in chloroform.  Abby passes out in Codys arms.  Cody sits Abby upright in the passenger seat of his car.  Then Cody dials a number on his cell.)


CODY

Mother, I have her.  What would you like me to do next?


TAMARA

Bring her to me.


CODY

Yes, Mother.


TAMARA

I need to start the next step in our plan to trap Seth II.

(Cody hangs up and gets in his car and starts the ignition and is on his way to his mothers house.  When Cody arrives at his mothers house, he picks up Abby and from the front passenger seat and carries her into his mothers house.)

CODY

Mother, Im home!

TAMARA


(Walking in off screen)  Oh great Cody, dear!  Take her upstairs and lay her on the bed where I set it up for her.  Stay up there and keep an eye on her until I tell you to come down.

CODY
Yes, mother.

(Tamara waits until Cody is upstairs with Abby before she takes out her cell to call Seth II.  She doesnt want Cody to know that Abby is really Seth IIs daughter, and that Jackson Levitt raised her as his own.)

SETH II

Hello, who is this?

TAMARA

Seth, it's me, Tamara.

SETH II

Tamara?  Tamara who?

TAMARA

Tamara Wilson.  You remember me.  From our college days?

(Seth's college days come flooding back to him.)

SETH II

Tamara, so nice to hear from you.  What did you want?

TAMARA

I have your daughter here.

SETH II

My daughter?  Which one?  Arianna?  Celestia?  What have you done with her?

TAMARA

Not those two.  Your other daughter?

SETH II

What do you mean, Tamara?  I only have two daughters.

TAMARA

Wrong, my dear Seth.  You have another daughter.  Abby Levitt.  Your first daughter.  With Marissa.

SETH II

What are talking about?  Abby Levitt is Jackson Levitt's daughter.

TAMARA

I'm sorry.  Weren't you told the truth?  Did your sweet Marissa neglect to tell you she was pregnant with your child when you broke her heart for Camille?

SETH II

Marissa was pregnant?  With my child?  I never knew.

TAMARA

Yes, dear Seth.  Jackson raised Abby as his own all this time.  And your sweet Marissa has been in a mental hospital ever since she gave birth to Jackson's youngest daughter, Rhiannon.  I hear Jackson has never forgiven you for Marissa going into the hospital.

SETH II

What do you want, Tamara?

TAMARA

I want you to acknowledge Cody as your son. 

SETH II

Who is Cody?

TAMARA

Cody is my son, Seth.  Your son.  The result of our one-night of passion before you ended our fling and married Camille.

SETH II

Let me get this straight.  If I announce Cody as my son, you won't expose Abby Levitt as my daughter?

TAMARA

That's right.  Because if this gets out, Jackson will be devastated.  He doesn't want you to know Abby is your daughter.

SETH II

Why doesn't Jackson want me know Abby is my daughter?

TAMARA

He blames you for Marissa being institutionalized.  He murdered your maid, Coralee.

SETH II

How do you know it was Jackson that murdered Coralee?

TAMARA

I told him to do it.  We wanted payback for what you did to us back in college.

SETH II

And what if I go to Jerry and Jimmy and tell them all this?

TAMARA

If you do, I'll expose our little fling right before your engagement to Camille and tell everyone that not only is Abby Levitt is your daughter, but that Cody Wilson is your son as well.  Do you want your sweet Camille finding out you have two illegimate children?

SETH II

No.  I'll have the papers drawn up with my attorney to have Cody in my will.

TAMARA

Thank you, Seth.  I knew you would see things my way.  Have a nice night.  Talk to you later, Seth.

(Tamara hung up her cell before Seth II could get a last word in.  Tamara laughed maniacally now that she had Seth Rainier, II right where she had him.  She couldn't believe that Seth was stupid enough to believe the lie she just told him.  He actually believed her when she told him she had Jackson Levitt kill his beloved maid Coralee.  She wondered what he would do if he knew her real secret?)

(Scene fades out.)

Episode 4

(Tamara knocks on Cody's door.)

TAMARA

Cody, may I come in?

CODY

Yes, mother, the door is open.

TAMARA

I just want to thank you for your part in this scheme to get revenge on Seth,

CODY

What did Seth Rainier do to deserve this revenge, mother?

TAMARA

You wouldn't understand, son.

CODY

Mother, I hated lying to Abby, pretending to be a student and asking her for a date.

TAMARA

I know dear.  But it had to be done.

CODY

Mother, you know I'm gay. 

TAMARA

Yes, Cody, I know that.  But I can't let Seth know that.

CODY

Why, Mother?  Why can't Seth or anyone know that I'm gay?

TAMARA

Because Seth Rainier is your father, and he wouldn't understand that he has a gay son.  He knows your his son, but he doesn't know that you are gay.

CODY

Seth Rainier is my father?  I'm glad you told me Mother, because I was developing feelings for his son, Seth, III.

TAMARA

But Seth III isn't gay is he?

CODY

I don't know Mother, I never got the chance to ask him.  Now I don't have to, since he is my half-brother.

TAMARA

Yes, it is a good thing to know that. 

CODY

Well, Mother, I have to get to work at the TV station.  I am supposed to be covering the murder of Coralee Cranston today. 

TAMARA

Okay son, have a nice day. 

(Scene fades out.)

(Seth II is confused by Tamara's news that Cody is their son.  But he can't believe that Jackson was responsible for murdering Coralee.  He goes to Jackson's mansion to confront him.)

(Jackson's manservant answers the door to Seth II and ushers him inside the foyer and directs Seth to the sitting room, where Jackson joins him shortly.)

JACKSON

Seth, what can I do for you?

SETH II

I have news that you killed my maid Coralee?

JACKSON

Really, Seth, do you really think I killed Coralee?

SETH II

I don't know, Jackson.  I got some very unsettling news last night.

JACKSON

Well, I am not responsible for the death of Coralee.  I don't know who told you I was but they're obvioiusly delusional.

SETH II

So you're positive you didn't kill Coralee?

JACKSON

Yes, The Banks Brothers already questioned me and I was cleared of any suspicion.

SETH II

Well, thanks Jackson.  I know you and I have had our issues, but I know you wouldn't kill Coralee.

JACKSON

Yes, we certainly have had our problems, haven't we?

(Scene fades out as Seth leaves Jackson's mansion.)

(Cody arrives at the TV station ready to start on his story, but is told that he is redirected on another story.)

PRODUCER

Cody, I've moved you to another story.  You're not doing the Coralee Cranston murder anymore.

CODY

What story am I on?

PRODUCER

We just got word that Abigail Levitt has been missing since last night.  We want you on the case.

CODY

Me.  You want me on the case of the missing Levitt girl.

PRODUCER

Yes, Cody.

CODY

Okay.  But I don't know what good I can do?

PRODUCER

You'll do your job and get to the truth of the abduction.

CODY

Thanks, for your confidence.  I'll do what I have to do.

PRODUCER

We know you will, Cody.

(As the Producer leaves Cody, Cody has a weird feeling, knowing he was the one who abducted Abby on his Mother's, Tamara Wilson's, orders.)

(Reaching in his pocket for his cell, Cody's dials his Mother's number.)

TAMARA

Hello, Cody.

CODY

Mother, we have a problem?

TAMARA

What is it, son?

CODY

They took me off the Coralee murder case. 

TAMARA

What?

CODY

I am now on the case of the Abby Levitt abduction.

TAMARA

Oh, my, son.  I'm so sorry.

CODY

What do I do now, Mother?  I am the one who abducted her on your orders.

TAMARA

I'll get back to on that.  I'll figure something out.  Don't worry, son.

CODY

I hope so.  My job could be at risk if they find out I abducted Abby Levitt.

TAMARA

They won't find out it was you.  I'll make sure of that.

CODY

I trust you Mother.  I trust you to fix this.  I'm not going to prison for this. 

TAMARA

You won't dear. 

(Cody hangs up with his Mother.)

Episode 5

(Cody shows up at Seth II's office looking for work so he can get the scoop on his father.)

RECEPTIONIST

May I help you?

CODY

I'm here to see Mr. Rainier.

RECEPTIONIST

Just one moment.  I'll buzz him.  Whom shall I say is asking for him?

CODY

Cody Wilson.

(Pushes button on intercom on her desk.)

RECEPTIONIST

Mr. Rainier, a Cody Wilson is here to see you?

SETH II

Send him in immediately.

RECEPTIONIST

Right away, Mr. Rainier.

(Receptionist turns to Cody.)

RECEPTIONIST

You may go on in, Mr. Wilson.

CODY

Thank you, ma'am.

(Cody walks inside Seth II's office.)

CODY

Mr. Rainier, we need to talk.

SETH II

Yes, my son, we do.

CODY

I was looking for a job with your firm.

SETH II

Yes, I've heard you are a really good photojournalist.  I need someone to take photos and write articles of my buildings.

CODY

Well, Mr. Rainier, I'm your man.

SETH II

You're hired.  I have some buildings that are finished in Paris.  I will need you to fly out and get the story on them.

CODY

Yes, sir.

SETH II

When you check in in the morning, my receptionist will have all your flight details for you.

CODY

Thank you, Mr. Rainier.  You don't know how much this means to me.

(Cody leaves Seth II's office and immediately dials his mother's cell.)

CODY

Mother, it's done.  I got the job as Seth II's photojournalist.

TAMARA

Well done, my son.

CODY

I have to fly to Paris on assignment for Mr. Rainier in the morning.

TAMARA

Oh, great, Cody. 

CODY

I won't see you until I get back.

TAMARA

Well, have a nice trip, Cody.

TAMARA

(To herself)  Things are working according to plan.  Soon, I will have Seth II right where I have him.

Episode 6


TAMARA

(dialing Seth II's number in her cell.)  Well, Seth, what's your answer?

SETH II

I want a DNA test first before I accept Cody as my son.

TAMARA

Very well, Seth.  I knew you would want one, so I have a piece of Cody's hair down at the lab.  All you have to do is provide a sample of your DNA to lab.

SETH II

I'll go in at lunch then.

TAMARA

Thank you SETH. 

SETH II

Just tell me one thing, Tamara?  Why did you keep me in the dark about Cody?

TAMARA

Well, Seth, you had just dumped me for Camille when I found out I was pregnant.  I didn't want to ruin your marriage to Camille.

SETH II

Still, you didn't see to it to inform me?  I would have stepped up and been responsible for his care.

TAMARA

I'm sorry, Seth.  I don't know what to say?

SETH II

Well, it's done now.  If Cody is my son, I will do whatever he wishes since he is an adult.

TAMARA

Thank you, Seth.    Oh, I'm sorry Seth, I have a call coming in.  I need to go now.  I'll keep you in touch of anything.

(Tamara hangs up with Seth II and answers the other call.)

ALEK GARDNER

So, Tamara, did you get the money from Seth II?

TAMARA

There's been a slight glitch.

ALEK

What do you mean a glitch?

TAMARA

Seth wants a DNA test before he will accept Cody as his son.

ALEK

A DNA test?!  Tamara, you know Cody isn't his son! 

TAMARA

I know, Alek.  That's why I have to fake it somehow.

ALEK

It better work, Tamara. If you know what is good for you.

TAMARA

It will, Alek.  It will.

ALEK

If Seth II is on to us, I will expose you as the killer of Coralee Cranston, and that you got Jackson Levitt drunk and framed him for the murder.

TAMARA

Seth II doesn't have a clue about any of this.  Just take a chill pill.  I'll get the money for you.

ALEK

I need out of this cell, and I need out now!

TAMARA

Yes, Alek........

(The cell lost connection when the prison guard came in to the visitor center and told Alek his time was up.)

Episode 7

(Tamara shows up at Seth’s office to confront him about Cody’s paternity.)

TAMARA

I’m here to see Mr. Rainer.

RECEPTIONIST

I’ll give him a call.

(Receptionist dials Seth Rainier’s extension.)

Mr. Rainer, a Tamara is here to see you?

SETH II

Send her in.  I have a few minutes to spare.

RECEPTIONIST

You may go in.

(Tamara heads into Seth’s office.)

TAMARA

I have the DNA results you wanted.

(Tamara hands Seth the paper regarding the DNA of her son, Cody, as Seth looks it over.)

SETH II

Well, it appears everything is right.  Cody is my son.

TAMARA

Well, I told you he was.

SETH II

Well, a man in my position can’t take this too lightly. 

TAMARA

I can’t believe you think I’d lie about your child?

SETH II

I didn’t say that! 

TAMARA

I know.  You have a family.  A wife.  Children.  Or should I say…heirs?

SETH II

I’ll make the necessary accommodations for Cody.

TAMARA

Meaning he’ll be put in your will?  Don’t bother.

(Tamara storms out Seth’s office in a huff, nearly knocking the receptionist on her butt as she was bringing in Seth’s tea.)

(Meanwhile, Cody is working taking photos of Seth’s designs for a printout for Architecture Design Seth will be featured in as architect of the year, when Abby shows up looking for him.)

ABBY

Cody, I thought we had lunch plans?!

CODY

Omigosh!  I forgot about the time! 

ABBY

That’s okay babe.  Can you get away any time soon?

(Abby coaxes him with kiss on the lips.)

CODY

I don’t think Mr. Rainier will mind if I take a small break.

ABBY

Great!  I’ll wait for you in the lobby.

CODY

I’ll just put my camera away and meet out there.

ABBY

I can’t wait!

(Abby exits while Cody puts his camera away to join Abby for a lunch date.as the scene exits out.)

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