Guiding Light Transcript Friday 2/16/07

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Coop: Did Alan-Michael wake up yet? Huh? Huh?

Alexandra: A warm sea urchin. Don't you think that's a little extravagant, dear?

Alan: What do you expect, wings and slaw?

Alexandra: For this bride, I think that would be a perfect choice.

Alan: Be careful how you talk about my wife. After all, she's extremely educated. She's an attorney. It's not as if I'm marrying Reva Shayne for God's sake.

Alexandra: For the record, dear, I would almost prefer Reva Shayne.

Alan: Bite your tongue.

Alexandra: At least then I would know who I'm dealing with. This woman-- well, she's a blackmailer and she's an atrocious social climber. And... why don't we call the whole thing off and go to the hospital and visit Alan-Michael, okay? Before you put this entire family at risk.

Alan: Careful how you talk about my wife. Now you may have a point, but remember, I'm a free man and that's all that matters.

Manager: Your timing is perfect, Mr. Jenkins. I need extra security for a high-profile wedding tonight. Are you available?

Remy: I am definitely available. And call me Jim.

Doris: Damn you, Ashlee. You were supposed to be here 20 minutes ago. (Clears throat) Do you make it a habit of breaking into people's hotel rooms?

Beth: The door was open. But I'm sure that wouldn't stop you from making a case against me.

Doris: Okay, what do you want?

Beth: Oh, not much. Just uh... an invitation to the wedding.

Doris: (Laughs) You want to be there when I marry your ex-husband?

Beth: That's right. I bought the most outrageous dress for it. It's black.

Doris: Yeah, well, I hope you that you kept the receipt.

Beth: What's the matter, Doris, you afraid of a little competition? You afraid Alan won't go through with this farce of a wedding if I'm standing right there?

Doris: Oh, go away, Beth! You are not ruining my big day.

Beth: Ruin it? Oh, no. On the contrary. I want to pass on the baton.

Lizzie: Whoa. Thanks, granddad. Not only do I have to watch you marry that witch, I have to wear the world's ugliest dress.

Ashlee: Aren't they hot? I picked them out myself.

Tammy: Today's the day,

isn't it, Mom?

Cassie: Alan Spaulding’s wedding. He marries the D.A., the case gets dropped, he puts on a happy face and pretends everything is okay. But it's not okay, and it won't be until I keep my promise to you, and remind him of the life he took.

Josh: Hey.

Cassie: Hi.

Josh: I heard your car drive up. What do you have there?

Cassie: Uh... it's a recipe that I tore out of the paper. I thought I would try it.

Josh: Um, something good?

Cassie: I hope so. I was just going to go get the ingredients for it and I realized that I didn't have my bank card. But, actually, it was here the whole time. So I will see you later.

Josh: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Um, it's just... I have an idea.

Cassie: Hmm?

Josh: Why don't we go to Chicago?

Cassie: Chicago?

Josh: Yeah, yeah. You know, just for a little fun. We'll see a show, have a couple of big, fat, juicy steaks. What do you think?

Cassie: Well, I uh... sounds nice, but I've got to uh... I'm going shopping.

Josh: Well, you can go shopping any time you want, but how often can you go and have a night on the town, especially a town that is not this one?

Cassie: It's a great idea.

Josh: Well, good. I'm glad you approve. Why don't you go change.

Cassie: How about we--

Josh: Say, yes, okay?

Cassie: Another night.

Josh: Why not do it tonight?

Cassie: Because this is the kind of thing I have to plan for. And Mrs. Chitwood's sister is in town.

Josh: Mrs. Chitwood is not the own baby-sitter on the planet. And you like doing things spur of the moment. You've said so yourself.

Cassie: I just... I want to keep things low key tonight, okay?

Josh: Cassie, this is about Alan Spaulding’s wedding, isn't it?

Cassie: What, about-- what about Alan Spaulding’s wedding?

Josh: It's haunting you. Maybe going to Chicago will take your mind off of it.

Cassie: Yeah, well, shopping will, too, and cooking. So I'm just going to go get the ingredients.

Josh: Okay, I'll go with you.

Cassie: No. You'd be bored. Just hang out here and relax, and I won't be long.

Lizzie: I'm sorry, did you want that one?

Ashlee: And numb the best day of my life? No way. I want to experience every moment.

Lizzie: Wow, are you for real?

Ashlee: Lizzie, this is the wedding of the year. And I'm the maid of honor.

Lizzie: The whole thing is whacked, Ashlee!

Ashlee: No, it's not.

Lizzie: It's a joke!

Ashlee: No!

Lizzie: Yes! Do the math! My grandfather was in jail for Tammy’s hit-and-run. Now he's free. And he's walking down the aisle with your psychotic mother.

Ashlee: I'll admit Doris can have her freaky moments, but I asked her about that and she totally denied it. She said really loves your granddad.

Lizzie: She loves his money. She loves his power. But it's not all it’s cracked up to be. Not by a long shot.

Ashlee: Look, this must be hard for you to believe, but not everybody is interested in your money. There are more important things, like, oh, maybe real emotions. You should have seen my mom planning the wedding. She was so happy.

Lizzie: It's not going to last. Not after marrying into this family.

Ashlee: I'm sorry you're so bitter.

Lizzie: Bitter? Ashlee, my child just died!

Ashlee: I know! I know your baby, but... but maybe that's why you need a good day. Maybe... maybe if you just try for me. If anything, you get a gorgeous dress out of the deal.

Lizzie: Oh, just shoot me now.

Ashlee: What, you don't like them? I still can't believe how much they bought-- I've never owned something so beautiful in my whole life.

Lizzie: You are too old to be this naive.

Ashlee: I'm just happy.

Lizzie: Yeah? Well, it's not going to last. Six weeks in this house, and you're going to be just as cold and heartless as the rest of us.

Beth: Wow! Now that is... some interesting dress.

Doris: Well, what is wrong with it?

Beth: Nothing, nothing. Just where's your tiara?

Doris: Spaulding’s are royalty in this town.

Beth: Keep telling yourself that.

Doris: You know what, jealousy doesn't suit you.

Beth: Oh, honey, I've been strapped to this family for 20 years. I am more than happy to share in the misery.

Doris: Misery? I'm getting everything I wanted.

Beth: Be careful what you wish for. So, what about that invitation?

Doris: Will it get you out of my hair?

Beth: Mm-hm. And a really nice wedding gift!

Doris: Good, my registry's on line. Now what?

Beth: Oh, no, nothing. I was making sure it wasn't a cash bar.

Doris: Get out! You'll see. I'll be a better wife to Alan than you ever could.

Rick: You're not going to do it, are you?

Beth: What do you care? You're mad at me, remember?

Rick: I want what's best for you, Beth. And believe it or not, this is the best thing.

Beth: Easy for you to say. You still have a wife to go home to.

Rick: Do have troubles for the--

Beth: Troubles? I don't have a troubles. I love a good wedding.

Rick: Me, too. This is going to be a real doozey. Do you have a date? Didn't think so.

Beth: What, you think I need a shoulder to cry on?

Rick: No. You need a good spanking to keep you in line. Let's go.

Ava: You don't give me enough credit. You don't even let me make my own decisions because you don't even respect me!

Frank: Excuse me, excuse me. You know, I can hear you guys all the way down the hallway.

Coop: Ava, I'm wrapping my head against the wall here.

Ava: You are?

Coop: Hey, would you--

Frank: Hey, Coop, you the shouldn't be here.

Coop: Why, because you think I tried to kill the guy, Frank?

Frank: No. Look, I'm your brother, here. I'm on your side. Nobody knows Alan-Michael Spaulding better than I do. Let me handle this.

Coop: You? You've got to be kidding me. Frank, the guy hates you more than he hates me.

Frank: I'm here on official police business. Besides, we don't know what he's going to say, yet.

Coop: (Laughs) Yeah, right.

Frank: Little brother, you don't get it, do you? Losing your cool only plays into his hands. You're driving Ava right to him.

Ava: He's awake.

Frank: Why don't you tell me what happened?

Ava: Frank, can't this wait? He hasn't even been checked out by the doctor yet.

Alan-Michael: No, it's okay. I want to get this straight right now. Coop and I had a disagreement. It got kind of heated. I lost my balance. My falling was just an accident. That's all.

Frank: Okay. I hope you feel better.

Alan-Michael: Thanks, Frank.

Frank: Can I talk to you outside, Coop?

Ava: Thank you.

Alan-Michael: For what? I just told the truth so, looks like I've got a wedding to go to.

(Instrumental rock music playing)

you know he always anticipated it, baby.

Because we don't like to be surprised

so when you come swinging around the corner

well, you best be looking her straight in the eye

'cause we've been watching, keeping our word,

waiting our turn doing what we can to survive

but if you really must know we're ready to blow it

and just get on with the rest of our lives

'cause love is overrated love is suicide

because I'm already over you love behind

hey, you you've been looking in my direction

that's right, I don't need affection from your kind anymore

this time, well, I'm talking about your meanness

you wouldn't know, because you've never seen me whoa! This far gone

love is overrated love is suicide

because I'm already over you love behind

you know it's always complicated

I'm never satisfied that's why I'm already over you love behind

love is overrated love is suicide

Alan: Well... Lillian, it's a surprise to see you here.

Lillian: Well, I'm here for Lizzie.

Alan: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Thank you very much.

Lillian: Alan, you are a monster.

Rick: Nice try.

Alan: Well, well, well. Beth and Rick. Now, does this mean that you two are--

Rick: She's got great taste, doesn't she, Alan?

Beth: So you're actually going to go through with this, huh?

Alan: Yes, Beth, I've moved on.

Beth: And down. Good luck to both of you. You're going to need it.

Alan: Thank you.

Doris: Oh, it's beautiful, isn't it?

Ashlee: Breathtaking.

Doris: Go get Alan.

Ashlee: Oh, Mom, I was wondering if it's okay if I make a toast later at the reception. I've been working on something about how great it is that we're part of this amazing family.

Doris: I can't wait.

Alan: Oh. Well, well, what a uh... unique dress.

Doris: It's all for you.

Alan: You look lovely.

Doris: Aren't you going to introduce me?

Alan: Oh, of course. Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention. May I present my wife, Doris Wolfe. (Applause) ("Wedding March" plays)

Doris: Before we begin, my lovely daughter has graciously agreed to sing my favorite song.

Ashlee: (Clears throat)

he is now to be among you at the calling of your heart

rest assured this troubadour is acting on his part

the union of your spirits here has caused him to remain

for whenever two or more of you are gathered in his name

there is love there is love

well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife

is it love that brings you here, or is it love that brings you life

well if loving is the answer then who's the giving for

do you believe in something that you've never seen before

oh, it's love yes, it's love. (Applause)

Judge: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of this man and this woman in marriage. (Glass breaking)

Rick: Cassie...

Cassie: You killed my daughter. You don't deserve to live. You're not going to get away with this, Alan.

Rick: Cassie...

Cassie: You know what you did. You know what you did!

Josh: Cassie! Cassie!

Cassie: I'm sorry, but...

Josh: What are you doing?

Cassie: I have to do this.

Josh: No, Cassie...

Cassie: I have to do this!

Josh: Cassie!

Cassie: You took my baby. She was finally happy.

Alan: I think you should go, Cassie.

Cassie: Shut up! Just shut up! Everybody needs to know what you did. Everybody needs to know what kind of monster you are!

Doris: Can someone get security, please?

Cassie: You can't make it go away!

Josh: Cassie. Cassie. (Whispers) Cassie.

Cassie: It's not right, Josh, it's just not right.

Josh: I know. I know it's not right. Come on.

Cassie: I was just standing at her wedding.

Josh: I know. I know. It's okay. You're okay now. You're okay know. Everything's all right. I'm just going to take you home, okay? Okay?

Doris: Well, let's get on with the wedding. What are we waiting for?

Cassie: I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Josh: It's okay. It's okay. It's all right.

Cassie: I just wanted to see him.

Josh: I understand. I know.

Cassie: I just wanted to see him.

Josh: I know.

Cassie: How did you know I was coming?

Josh: I was just... I was hoping I was wrong.

Ava: So, no checking out before the wedding.

Alan-Michael: Huh? No.

Ava: What did the doctor say?

Alan-Michael: What he said was the least of it. He walked in, and I was watching his eyes to see if he'd give anything away. I just kept waiting for him to show something. And while I was concentrating on his damn poker face, I noticed his hand was pushing on my leg. Only I couldn't feel it.

Ava: What do you mean?

Alan-Michael: I couldn't feel anything.

Ava: You couldn't feel your legs?

Alan-Michael: They won't work, Ava. My legs won't work.

Ava: Maybe they're just swollen. And when the swelling goes down, they'll be okay.

Alan-Michael: Nobody knows that. All I know is right now. And right now, I can't walk.

Ava: Is there anything that I can do for you? Can I get you anything?

Alan-Michael: No.

Ava: Okay. Um... I'm just going to hang out until your family comes. I'm sure they'll be here after the wedding.

Alan-Michael: I'm sure. You don't have to stay.

Ava: I know. But I'm here.

Doris: What are you doing?

Alan: Did you see what just happened?

Doris: Yes, I saw a woman having a nervous break down in the middle of my wedding. I will talk to the manager when we get back from our honeymoon.

Alan: Honeymoon? Are you serious?

Doris: About what?

Alan: You still want to go through with this tonight?

Doris: Of course I do. Crisis averted, Alan. Everything's fine now.

Alan: Cassie Winslow just announced to the entire town that I murdered her daughter. We cannot do this tonight.

Doris: We can and we will. I have come too far to turn back now.

Beth: What a couple.

Lillian: Why don't you go home, sweetheart.

Beth: Like hell.

Rick: They're serving food afterwards.

Lillian: It's just disgusting.

Beth: You just getting that?

Lillian: Poor Cassie. Look at Lizzie up there. You know, Cassie was right. He doesn't deserve to live.

Ashlee: We have to save this wedding.

Lizzie: Why would we do that?

Ashlee: Because it has to happen. It just has to.

Alan: It's time to call it a night. I'm going to tell everyone to go home. And then we will have a private ceremony, you, me and a judge.

Doris: No. No. I won't wait. I have been waiting and waiting. This is my day. This is my time. And I will not let it be taken away by some basket case of a woman who can't keep her emotional life in check. And if you're having cold feet, think of prison. Thank you for your patience. I sincerely hope that woman gets the help that she so obviously needs. We are ready to resume now.

Alex: Alan, have you lost your mind?

Alan: Take your seat, Alex.

Alexandra: But this is--

Alan: This is my wedding.

Ashlee: Are you okay?

Doris: I'm okay. We are both going to be okay.

Judge: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of this man and this woman in marriage, which is an honorable estate, not to be entered into unadvisably, but reverently and discretely, soberly and in all sincerity. I believe the bride and groom have prepared their own vows. Doris?

Doris: Alan, I have admired you from afar. I suppose I'm not the only one in that. But you are Alan Spaulding, after all. But when I got to know you, you are so much more than that. You're a good and decent man who, above all, loves his family. And I'm proud to be a member of that family, proud to be your wife, to walk into a room as Mrs. Alan Spaulding. You are the man that I am going to spend the rest of my life with, the man who will be the father to my child. And I will devote the rest of my days to you. I pledge to you my heart, my mind and my soul. I'm so happy.

Alan: I am not very good at this part. Even though I've had a lot of practice. Suffice it to say, I will love you, honor you, and cherish you. Oh, yes and I am very happy. What's next?

Judge: Do you have the rings?

Alan: Yes.

Alan: With this ring, I thee wed.

Doris: With this ring, I thee wed.

Judge: In as much as Doris and Alan have consented to marriage, and have pledged their faith to each other and have declared the same by giving and receiving rings, I pronounce that they are husband and wife. Mr. Spaulding, you may kiss your bride.

Ashlee: Ladies and gentlemen, may I please present to you Mr. And Mrs. Alan Spaulding! (Cheers and applause)

Cassie: I'm sorry you came all the way down here.

Josh: It's okay.

Cassie: I know I shouldn't have done that, but I just--

Josh: You wanted the truth to be heard, Cassie. You don't have to apologize, okay? I'm with you on that. But next time, please, don't feel like you have to sneak away to do it, okay? All right. Let's just get you home. You can have a good, long sleep.

Cassie: Oh, God, I wish.

Josh: Do you have your pills with you?

Cassie: Yeah, that's a good idea. Sleeping would be really good right now. Just... no Alan, no pain. Just close my eyes and drift off.

Josh: I’m gonna get the car. We'll get you home.

Cassie: Thank you.

Josh: I love you, Cassie. I'll be right back.

Cassie: Okay.

Tammy: You can't sleep yet.

We haven't finished what we

wanted to do.

Rick: Listen, I'm thinking about stopping by and seeing Cassie on the way out.

Beth: He's actually gotten away with it, Rick.

Rick: And so have you, Beth. You're free. It's over. The nightmare's over.

Beth: No, it's not.

Rick: Hasn't he taken away enough of your life?

Beth: Not just mine.

Rick: Don't waste your time being angry, Beth. Don't do it. It's not worth it.

Beth: Angry?

Rick: Yeah.

Beth: I'm not just angry. I'm humiliated.

Rick: That's crazy.

Beth: Victimized again. Used up and cast aside.

Rick: Beth, stop doing this to yourself.

Beth: Nobody does that to me anymore, Rick.

Rick: Haven't you had enough of this drama?

Beth: But has Alan, that's the question.

Rick: Where are you going?

Beth: Don't wait for me.

Lillian: You should leave.

Lizzie: And miss the cake?

Lillian: Your mother should have taken you away when she had the chance.

Lizzie: You think he feels bad?

Lillian: No.

Lizzie: How can he not?

Lillian: (Laughs) I used to think your grandfather had humanity in there, but now I know he is pure evil.

Lizzie: Nana...

Lillian: Sorry, honey. I'm sorry. Are you okay?

Lizzie: The press is here tonight. I wonder what they'll write.

Lillian: What do you mean?

Lizzie: I saw them taking pictures, and I thought, I wonder if they're going to hate me for being here. You know, with the baby gone, I wonder if everyone will hate me.

Ashlee: Hi, Aunt Alex!

Alexandra: Ashlee, dear, I am not your aunt.

Ashlee: Well we're family now. It would be weird for me to call you Mrs. Spaulding when your brother is my dad.

Alexandra: What do you want, dear?

Ashlee: It's just that I've never lived in a place like the Spaulding house before.

Alexandra: Really?

Ashlee: Yeah, really. And, um... I see you have fancy parties all of the time. And you always know what to do and you always know what to say.

Alexandra: Not really, dear.

Ashlee: I was just wondering if you could give me a few pointers.

Alexandra: You mean like Spaulding lessons?

Ashlee: Yeah, exactly. I really want to fit in. I love this family. I love that you all live together. I love that you all have a company with your name on it.

Alexandra: Aren't you the enthusiastic one.

Ashlee: I just really want to fit in. I've never had something like this before. Neither has my mom. You saw how happy she was, yeah?

Alexandra: Yeah, she seemed extremely happy. She got everything in the world she wanted.

Ashlee: I know you're unsure about us, so I really want to prove myself. I want to prove that I'm worthy to be Alan’s daughter. And, so look. I had these made up. Business cards.

Alexandra: How nuevo.

Ashlee: (Laughs)

Doris: You know you should be happier, Alan. I am going to make you a great wife. I will not take you for granted. And you and I are going to do great things together.

Alan: You know something, you may be right. Because I don't think I've met anyone more ruthless or determined than you.

Doris: That means a lot coming from you.

Alan: Well, on that note, I think I'll go have a cigar.

Doris: Oh, smoke it here. I'm the D.A. I give you permission to smoke wherever you are.

Alan: That's right, you did give me my freedom. But I do need a little fresh air. I won't be long, don't worry.

Doris: You'll be back for cutting the cake?

Alan: Oh, of course. Well, Alan, you did it again. Sometimes I even surprise myself.

Ava: Alan-Michael, I brought you a little something because I wanted to cheer you...

Rick: Have you seen Beth Spaulding?

Gentleman: I thought her name was Doris.

Rick: Thanks for your help.

Ashlee: Mom, where is everybody?

Doris: I don't know. Bathroom break. Smoke breaks.

Ashlee: Okay. Nobody's dancing. People should be dancing. Maybe it's time for you to throw the bouquet.

Doris: Oh, honey, most of these stiffs don't even want to be here. But you, your face during the ceremony, oh, it just means everything to me. And maybe it's time to do the bouquet. Find Alan.

Ashlee: Okay. Where have you been?

Lizzie: Does it matter?

Ashlee: Well, my mom is about to throw the bouquet.

Lizzie: Cool. Thanks for the warning.

Doris: Single ladies, bouquet time! Excuse me, everyone, attention, please. I just want to take this moment-- Alan has just stepped out, and, well, it's a good time to embarrass him. I, first of all, would like to thank you all for coming. It means a lot to us. It's a very special occasion. And I'm grateful to you and the press-- hi, Bob-- for sharing it with us. Alan is a magnificent man. The man that I will be riding away in the sunset with. And love will keep it that way. Oh, there he is, the man of the hour. Hello, darling. I was just toasting you (laughs) Why don't you say a few-- Alan! (Gasps) Oh, my God.

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Lillian: All this blood. Look at this.

Rick: He's completely unresponsive.

Beth: What's wrong with him? Why is there so much blood?

Rick: He has been shot. Alan is a bull. He'll survive this.

Doris: But if he doesn't, it's official, right?

Gentleman: It looks like Mr. Spaulding is gone.