Loma Vista: Episode 42. Facing The Worst

    It's the next morning in Loma Vista, as the sun rises over Lake Pittman, and at Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, Lorenzo is plugged to monitors, as he's still in a temporary coma after being shot three times, and Nikki sits at her Husband's side, as Elizabeth walks inside with coffee, and asks her Daughter In Law "Would you like to go home and rest? I know after everything that's went on.." Nikki looks at Elizabeth, and tells her Mother In Law, as she has a flashback (It's the late hours of night, as Elizabeth and Nikki sits inside her car, in the parking garage, and smokes a blunt, and Nikki tells her about Dina, and Elizabeth assures Nikki "She's trying to cash in. Like Roger's whore does in Adam's Landing. She's due to get it.."), Nikki tells Elizabeth "I'm his Wife, and I'm not leaving his side." Lizzie walks inside, as she tells her Mother and Grandmother "I am off now, but I'm willing to stay." Elizabeth looks at them, and tells them sternly "No visitors besides close family, and I need to make sure the company's safe." Nikki asks "I thought Ann was doing that?" Elizabeth answers "With Roger Lord in town, and apparently getting friendly with my Sister and that asshole Ex of hers, Someone needs to be there that won't take any shit, and it's safe to say a fight's about to come today likely between you know who." Elizabeth sighs "One of many." Elizabeth walks over to her Son's bedside, and kisses him, and says gently, holding his hand "Mama's going to work for you. So you don't worry about anything. I sure do love you." Elizabeth walks out, as Lizzie tells her Mother "She's holding up well." Nikki holds Lizzie, and fighting tears, tells her Daughter "She's seeking something else. She wants blood."
    At Thomas Holdings, Sully arrives, as she walks into Lorenzo's Office, as Ann sits inside, and looks at Sully with sadness in her eyes, as she tells Sully "I'm sorry to meet you again like this." Sully asks Ann "What are you talking about? What's going on? Did something happen last night." Ann pulls out a small bottle of whiskey, and takes a drink, and answers "Yes Sully it did. Lorenzo may die, and my Sister's whore of a Granddaughter just made the worst mistake of her pathetic life. One breathing thing if I knew what I did now, I'd personally gave Scar money for an abortion." Sully shakes her head, and fights her emotions, and Ann quickly stops her, and goes "Now you stay strong for this company Sully. I know what's going on, and Felicia isn't taking a damn thing from this place, and I'll make damn sure of it! I know now I can stand up for my family! It's even now for me and my Sister." Sully goes "I sense some rivalry?" Barbara walks inside, as she instantly warns Ann "Before this damn day even gets started..." Ann asks Barbara "Oh you know already, or want me to repeat it for you?" Barbara yells "Scarlet knows!" Ann asks "Knows that her child's a whore? Well that could've been seen in another solar system Granny. You got some weak Granddaughters." Barbara gets defensive, as she asks Ann "Don't start calling Haley weak, and Lacey's lived rough, but made it in some way. Now you were Daddy's girl, and couldn't ever stand for herself..." Ann yells at her Sister fiercely "You are the weak one Barbara. I saved until marriage.." Barbara warns her Sister "Don't even go there with me. Try using one of the brain cells the color hasn't killed.." Ann and Barbara begin to fight, as Sully breaks up the fight, and tell them "We're discussing who's going to be over things since Lorenzo is at death's door." Ann snaps at her Sister "That's exactly why we're here! And to warn you to hire some whore.." Barbara yells "I'm not ready for this today!" Barbara storms out, as Ann tells Sully, as she hears Felicia arrive "I think you will be my choice." Felicia asks as she walks inside "What choice?" Ann sternly answers "To sit in Lorenzo's office, and watch this while he fights to live. And since your Father's involved, well you know Felicia, you are Daddy's girl, and I'm going to have you watched." Felicia's eyes grow red, as Sully grins, and Ann pulls another small bottle of whiskey, and takes a drink, as she sits back at her Nephew's desk.
     At The Bluebird Manor, on the patio, Tilly sits at the table, as she smokes a joint, and Henry opens the door and asks his Sister "Want some prison coffee?" Tilly quips "Only with a couple drops of cognac. Aunt Elizabeth's favorite." Henry asks "Ok, where is it?" Tilly laughs "Come over here and tell me more about you? Gram used to tell me one day I'd get a huge surprise, and here you are, and I can tell you've had it hard, like me." Henry also lights a joint, and sighs "It's never been easy. Or fair." Tilly and her Brother share their life stories, as Henry listens intently, as his eyes grow angry, as his Sister brings up her past with Scarlet, and Henry tells her, as she finishes "If I don't smoke, my PTSD will kick in and I can't deal with it." Henry promises Tilly "Hey, if she shows back up in town, I'll just go pay the bitch a visit and let out some frustration." Tilly laughs "I will join you." Henry goes "I'm sure that can be arranged." At Bo's Cabin, Randi sits inside the bedroom, as the door's locked, and whispers to herself "Damn Bob! I told you to wake me!" In the living room, Bo sits in the living room, and there's a knock, as he answers, and Sarah stands on the other side, as she asks Bo "Where's my Grandma?" Bo asks Sarah "Who's your Granny?" Randi overhears from the bedroom, as she unlocks the door, and walks out, as Sarah rolls her eyes, and sighs "If Mom asks where you were, or Aunt Felicia.." Randi warns her Granddaughter "Keep your mouth shut sweetie and we'll be alright." Sarah and her Grandmother leave, as Randi asks Sarah "Is that Guest House still up for grabs?" Sarah nods, and goes "Only for you." Randi hugs Sarah, as she tells her "I've been a bad girl, and now I have to make things right with the ones I love."
    Meanwhile at Thomas Auto, Bob's inside his office, as J.R. sits inside, and Bob asks "Well how's your Mama? I seen her eye Elizabeth's bottle of whiskey last night." J.R. responds "Well I haven't spoken to her, and from what Jenny's told me, I expect a war to brew." Blake walks inside, as he asks Bob "Who are you?" Bob answers "The new owner of Thomas Auto." Blake asks J.R. "Where's Matt?" J.R. asks Blake "So did my Niece press charges?" Blake yells "I'm not getting in the middle of this! I'm leaving!" Blake leaves, as Bob laughs "Damn if William weren't on the money about a Thomas family war." J.R. tells him "You remember that shit with my Uncle being killed, and my Papaw making a payoff. Well I am thinking something will happen again, but I think there's something else to it." At The Loma Vista Police Department, Phillip sits inside his office, as Jenny yells at her Husband "I am having your Daughter arrested! And I am also calling my lawyer for a divorce. It's apparent Mama was right about your ass!" Phillip tells Jenny "I will not lock Lacey up! That's my Daughter!" Jenny screams "And Cassie's your Step-Daughter! And I am for this second your Wife. You have a choice!" Jenny looks at her Husband, as Phillip punches the wall, and yells "Damn Jenny! This.." Jenny throws up her hands, and snaps "There's all I need to know. You'll be getting papers this week." Jenny walks out, as Phillip screams, as Roger arrives, and pulls out a briefcase, and tells Phillip "So here's some money, and I want you to donate it. But, at a price." Phillip warns Roger "I know your pawn has been on the side of the road all night. I've had him followed." Roger backs up, and warns Phillip "Lorenzo's power is about to lose it's luster once you count my money." Phillip looks at the briefcase, as Roger laughs "Well, if you want to arrest anyone, I'd suggest starting with your Wife's Father, he hired the killer." Phillip takes the briefcase, and tells Roger "Well in that case." Roger goes "Have a nice day D.A. Mason." Roger leaves, as Phillip says to himself "If Lacey goes to jail, so does Jack."
     Back at Loma Vista Hospital Downtown, Nikki sits inside the ICU, next to her Husband, as Lorenzo remains in a temporary coma, as Lizzie's alarm goes off, and Nikki quietly goes "Go home and rest!" Lizzie reminds her Mother "I'm a Doctor! So maybe you should take your own advice. I saw your eyes." Lizzie calls for a nurse, as she tells her Mother "Time to see if we can remove those bullets safely and if his bleeding has stopped." Nikki takes a deep breath, as Lena arrives, and Nikki runs into her Mother's arms, and cries, as Lena holds her silently, as she watches her Granddaughter and the nurse begin to check Lorenzo, and tells Nikki with pride "Look at the success the two of you have achieved with her, and someone else." Nikki sighs with sadness "I wish Junior was here, but he's happy where he is, and his new life." Lena quips "I'm still stunned he went through with it." Nikki asks her Mother "Does he need to be here? What if Lorenzo dies Mama? He, I mean she needs to make peace with him, and vice versa. If they make one wrong move in that surgery, he's dead." Nikki starts to tremble, as Lena walks her Daughter out into the waiting area, as Nikki cries in pain, fury, and anger "He cheated on me and had a Son with that whore Dina, and did he know all these years? Was Lizzie trying to tell me when she had that spat with Elizabeth? Did she know?" Lena goes "Only that they slept together. She was playing a ghost baby girl, and busted the bitch." Nikki asks "Why did he do it? And then keep it a secret?" Lena answers "He knew who he loved, and all he wants is her." Lena adds "And you are very lucky to have a man like him to take care of you." Nikki holds onto her Mother, as Lena comforts her Daughter. Inside the ICU, Lizzie looks at the nurses, and tells them "I think he's almost stable."
     At Thomas Holdings, Ann, Sully, and Felicia are inside Lorenzo's Office, as Felicia snaps at Ann "So you are going in circles, and done left to your car twice. Candy dish of whiskey in the passenger's seat?" Ann snarls at her former Stepdaughter "I'm going to slap you if you don't shut up. I know Jackie's in the hospital, and the bastard earned it! Now to MY family's company, and what we will do while my Nephew fights for his life!" Elizabeth walks inside, as she looks at them, and goes "I say Sully takes the driver's seat for us. She's a natural." Ann agrees, as Felicia warns them "I disagree. She never proven herself, except her Daddy bought her way into business." Sully rolls her eyes, and bawls her hand in a fist, as Elizabeth yells at her Niece "And your damn Father was involved with my Baby being shot! And he might die Felicia! And girl you know what that means if that were to happen.." Felicia screams "One wrong move, and I will take Grandpa's stores over to Lord Incorporated, and I mean it." Ann asks, growing furious, and buzzed "Exactly what wrong move? Hiring someone to off him? If that's what you mean, then shit, I can easily do that!" Elizabeth glares at her Sister In Law, and adds "And Miranda will pay her part also. I know she's been scheming a plan with that bastard." Felicia yells at her Aunt, Former Stepmother, and Sully, as she heads to the door "I'm done! And I will be taking Duncan's!" Elizabeth boldly walks up to her Niece, and slaps her forcefully, and snarls "And this was the moment you pushed the button with me bitch." Felicia storms out, as Sully tells Ann and Elizabeth "Do we need Barbara's vote also?" Ann goes "She would prefer you as well. She's retired you know. And yes Elizabeth she knows, and it's not going to be pretty."
     At The President's Room, Barbara arrives, as Matt and Hugh sits at the bar, and Barbara yells "No Matt! Not today!" Barbara turns to leave, as Hugh runs behind her, as he pleads "Give me a chance to explain!" Barbara yells back "No!", as the heads out, and pushes the elevator button, as the doors open, and Hugh holds the doors, as he goes "Now Bobbie.." Barbara snaps "It's Barbara now Hugh!" Hugh gets inside the elevator, and pushes the close button, as Barbara tries to push the down button, and Hugh stops her, as he tells her "I had no reason to ever come back to this town except for you." Barbara smiles "And now you can go back to California." The elevator jolts, and stops, as Hugh tries to get the elevator moving, and Barbara asks "Are we stuck?" Hugh smiles "I think so Barbara. I think we are." At Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Sarah and Randi pull into the driveway, as Sarah tells her Grandmother "Well it's good you've seen the light." They get out of Sarah's car, as the front door's open, and slowly walk up the sidewalk silently. At Loma Vista Hospital Downtown, Martin arrives in the waiting area, as Nikki and Lena sits inside, as he tells them "He's being prepped for surgery, and the chances of an error is very high due to where the bullets went." Nikki looks at her Mother, as she tells Martin "I want to see my Husband.", as she heads into the OR, and Lizzie walks over, as Nikki hugs her Daughter, and goes to Lorenzo's side, as he's on the stretcher, and kisses him gently, and tells him "I love you. And anything that happened in the past I forgive, and understand your reasons for why I may never know." Nikki motions to the nurses, as he's wheeled to surgery, as Lizzie tells her Mother "I will be in there the whole time." Nikki holds her hand tightly, with tears in her eyes, and runs back into the waiting area, as she breaks down in her Mother's arms, as Lena tries to assure her "It's going to be alright Nicole. I know it will." At The Bluebird Manor, Elizabeth walks onto the Patio, as Tilly and Henry sits and talks, and Elizabeth tells them "I'm going to the Hospital and see my baby. He's about to go into surgery." Tilly hugs her Aunt, as does Henry, as he tells her "If you need anything.." Elizabeth looks at her Niece and Nephew, as she holds her tears, and goes "Stay strong for me. I need it right now. And keep Felicia away from me and Miranda." Both nod, as she leaves, and Tilly shakes her head, and yells "Can't we catch a damn break?" Henry smiles "She had me pardoned, and my Dad's free." Tilly responds "The way it works, it all hits at once, and just wait for a number." At Loma Vista Hospital Lakeside, Jack is in a hospital room, as he's stable and alone, as Felicia storms inside, as she yells at her Father "Well the shit's about to really go deep now thanks to you!" Jack asks his Daughter "So that means you're helping me?" Felicia boldly tells him "I will be doing what you do Dad! Look after myself, and save Duncan's from the hands of Sully Jackson." Roger stands outside, as he makes a phone call, and gets no answer, as he takes a deep breath, and snarls "It's time to come out and expose the truth whore. Because this will open the door for a sweep for me." At Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Blake rushes inside, as Sarah sits on the couch, as police has arrived, and Randi consoles her Granddaughter, as Tilly pulls into the driveway, as Blake asks "What's going on?" The paramedics walk out of the nursery, as Cole's nanny has been found choked to death, as Sarah cries "Our Son's been kidnapped!" Blake trembles, as he and Sarah holds each other tightly, as Randi sees her Daughter, and both comfort Blake and Sarah, as Phillip arrives, and Randi's phone rings.
   

    
  

Loma Vista: Episode 41. The War Begins

    Night's fallen in Loma Vista, and at Lord Incorporated, Lorenzo walks around Roger's office, as he laughs to himself "So this is how the two of you work? And then go after my Mama? Now we can't having that now can we Jackie?" Lorenzo glares at his Former Uncle, as he's restrained by Sayyid and Tyrone, and Bo watches Roger, as he's still out from being knocked out by Lorenzo. Jack yells at Lorenzo "You are going to lose through business! You are an evil bastard you son of a bitch!" Lorenzo snaps "All you ever tried to do is hurt my Aunt Ann, and steal Thomas Auto, and Ann cleaned your ass dry and you deserved it! Hell be grateful she gave you the damn house! You're not getting shit from me, or try to bring me down with Roger Lord!" Tyrone gets a text, as he snaps "What the.." Tyrone draws his pistol, as he aims it at Lorenzo, asking his Brother In Law "My Mama just sent me a text saying you slept with that whore Dina, and she has a child.. No it ain't like that." Sayyid warns Tyrone, as Bo draws his AK at Tyrone "Back off. This is business!" Tyrone screams "No! It's family!" Someone walks down the hall, with a pistol in their hand, as inside Roger's Office, Sayyid holds onto Jack, and warns him, as he tries to escape "I will kill you next time whitey." Lorenzo looks at his Brother In Law, as he keeps his pistol aimed at Jack "I don't know what the hell you are talking about." Someone walks into the room, as Tyrone yells at Lorenzo, turning off the safety "Well you are about to pay for hurting my Sister!" Sayyid attempts to intervene, as Bo yells at Tyrone "If you shoot, I'll shoot you." Jack looks at the door, as a man stands holding a pistol, and he and Tyrone both shoot, as Jack's eyes widen, as does Lorenzo, as he grabs his chest, and falls to the ground, as the man walks out of the room, and Bo turns towards Tyrone, as he aims at Bo, and Jack warns "Get out before I have you all arrested you barbaric beings." Bo picks up Lorenzo, as he holds his chest, and Bo yells frantically "Stay with me Boss." Sayyid aims his pistol at Jack, and goes coldly "Enjoy!", as he shoots Jack in his kneecap, and turns to Tyrone, and asks him "Did you just shoot Lorenzo?" Tyrone answers "Maybe I did, or maybe the other guy did." Jack yells, as he holds his knee "Two can play the game!" Sayyid walks over to Jack, and kicks him, and warns "I hope you bleed to death in here." Outside, Bo gets Lorenzo inside his truck, and rushes to Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, as in the door, Sayyid grabs Tyrone, and snarls "You've done messed up."
    At The Bluebird Manor, Elizabeth, Ann, and Bob stands back, as Randi's eyes are widened, with fear, and sadness, as Henry, with his pistol aimed at her, as he yells at his Mother "You could raise Zach Miller, the sorriest piece of shit, but just go off to New Mexico, and try to give me up.." Bob reminds his Son "Now I did come get.." Elizabeth yells "No Mama and I went to get Henry, and then gave him to you, and then.." Randi yells at her Sister with fury in her tone "Elizabeth this is low for you! Bringing him back! And was Bob involved?" Elizabeth snaps "You owe your Son!" Ann meanwhile looks up, and says in her mind "Damn Randi! She got your ass!" Elizabeth tells her Sister "Now that Henry is here, and staying with me.." Randi looks at Bob, and tells him "Leave me alone." She turns to her Son, and warns him "Stay away from Felicia and Tilly." Henry turns off the safety, and coldly answers "I'll do what I want, and you can go to hell." Randi storms out, and slams the door, as Elizabeth asks everyone "She handled it well I'd say." Ann tells her Sister In Law "She did what she did best, walk out." Henry screams "She won't keep me away." Bob is silent, as Elizabeth and Ann both tell him "Now you see Miranda for who she really is." Henry heads to the guest bedroom, as Bob follows him, and inside, Henry turns to his Father, and goes "Give me space to take this in." Bob assures him "Elizabeth may have her resentments towards me, but she will protect you, and I'm at Wild Man's Cabin if you need me Son." Bob leaves, as Ann's gotten a call, and looks at Elizabeth, with her eyes filled with fear, as she slowly goes "Elizabeth, things have changed forever.." Elizabeth, noticing her tone, asks "What's wrong?" Ann tells her "Go with me to the Hospital. My baby's been shot." Elizabeth and Ann leaves, as Henry sits in his bedroom, and lights a joint, and has a flashback, and makes a phone call, and leaves a voicemail, telling the person "Call me please. I'm in Loma Vista, and I never break a promise."
    At Loma Vista Hospital Downtown, Lizzie's in the ER, as Cassie has been shot in the shoulder, and Jenny fumes with anger "This is Phillip's fault, and.." Cassie turns to her Mother, and asks "Where's Nanny?" Jenny tells her Daughter "She's on her way. Now rest since Lizzie's removed the bullet. And in the morning, we'll be staying with Mama or J.R., or leaving town." At Jenny and Phillip's Condo, Phillip paces the floor, and yells at his Daughter "You just cost me my Marriage Lacey! I am the D.A. of Loma Vista, and if Ann or Jenny, or Cassie presses charges, I will be tied. And you know they.." Lacey snaps "I shot her in the shoulder. Didn't kill her though, wish I had, and her bitchy Mom!" Phillip calls his Wife, as it goes to voicemail, and warns Lacey "I think you may want to leave town." Lacey sits down, and boldly answers "I'm not running like Mom did. My family doesn't scare me. Barbara.." Phillip yells "Once she finds out, you're finished. Best hope Ann doesn't know." Phillip heads to the bedroom, as Lacey sits back with a smug look on her face, and laughs "When you sleep with my man, that's what you get whore." Back at Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, Lizzie walks to the Nurse's Desk, as her Mother stands with tears, as she asks Lizzie "How long did you know?" Lizzie asks her Mother "About?" Nikki screams "You have a two year old Brother Lizzie!" Lizzie's jaw drops, as she warns her gently "Mom, I pulled a move from Daddy's book on her, to protect you." Nikki cries, as she tells her Daughter, with tears "When I see him tonight, I'm asking for a divorce." Lizzie asks "Did you call Grandma yet?" Nikki asks "My Mama, or Elizabeth? I talked to my Mama, and she had enough going on, but said to try to work things out, and apparently Sayyid is sleeping around on her too." Nikki rolls her eyes, and cries "Men are bastards." Lizzie hugs her Mother, as Nikki's hurt by Lorenzo's two year secret, as her Daughter consoles her.
    At Sullivan's River Casino, Eve walks into her Suite at the Hotel, as she thinks back to her confrontation with Lena earlier (Lena screams at Eve "What in the hell do you think you're doing in here? Decided to sneak in and sleep with Sayyid for old times sake? Get your ass out!" Eve tries to explain "Lena.. I didn't.." Lena yells "Lies Lies Lies!!! Get out of here. I knew those tabloids were right about your ass!") Eve sends a text, and with anger in her eyes, snarls "Tyrone Houston, don't worry about Sayyid, worry about me when I see your sorry, worthless ass!" At Lena's Loft, Lena walks around the living room, as she rolls her eyes, and breaks plates, as she yells "I swore I'd never fall for anyone, and then Sayyid screws Eve! Bastard!" Meanwhile, Sayyid and Tyrone ride in his SUV, as they head to Loma Vista Hospital Downtown, as he turns to Tyrone, with anger, as Tyrone asks Sayyid "So you cheated today also on my Mama?" Sayyid yells furiously "I don't know what in the hell you are trying with me boy, but I ain't cheated on Lena with anyone?" Tyrone smiles "She thinks you slept with Eve. Found her in the shower.." Sayyid stops the SUV, and turns it off, as he turns to Tyrone, and in a bold, cold tone, asks him "She came to the Loft? And took a shower? You didn't.." Tyrone, in a smug tone, quips "A little ecstasy, and I gave her something she loves. Nice rough sex! Hell you've moved on..." Sayyid pulls out his pistol, and looks at Tyrone, and asks "So now tell me did you shoot Lorenzo?" Tyrone laughs "Carver did. He shot him. Good man. Told me you were a token for whitey..." Sayyid pulls the keys, and gets out, and opens the passenger door, and grabs Tyrone by the throat, and drags him out, and kicks him to the ground, with his pistol aimed at him, as he coldly tells Tyrone "I was ready to call you Son, and you go and sex Eve, and now you've found your token twin in Carver. That means one thing boy." Sayyid turns off the safety, as Tyrone smiles "If you kill me, my Mama will never take you back." Sayyid screams, and as he keeps his gun on Tyrone, makes a phone call, and says "Never thought this day would..." Tyrone jumps Sayyid, as the pistol goes off, and Tyrone falls to the ground, and Sayyid bends down, and snarls hatefully "I hope death's slow for you token!", as Sayyid gets into his SUV, and drives on, as Tyrone lays on the side of the road, as he shot in the leg, and attempts to call 911, but his phone's dead, as he begins to walk, as it's dark and Tyrone sees headlights, as Elizabeth drives Ann to Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, and Ann yells at Elizabeth "Is that him?" Elizabeth snaps "Who Ann? Who?" Ann screams "Stop the damn car!" Elizabeth asks "What about Cassie?" Ann gets out, as Tyrone pleads for help, as Ann pulls a pistol, and furiously screams "You slept with my Grandbaby, and caused that crazy whore of yours to shoot her! And that's all it wrote for you." Elizabeth is silent, as a shot's fired, and Tyrone drops dead, as Ann gets back into the car, and Elizabeth asks her Sister In Law "Did you just kill somebody?" Ann snaps "Damn right I did. And this stays between us Sis." Elizabeth nods, as they head to Loma Vista Downtown Hospital.
    Back at Lord Incorporated, Randi walks inside, as she yells "Jack, you were right! The bitch is at it..." Randi yells, as Jack lays on the ground, as he's grown weak, and tells Randi "Lorenzo got his tonight." Randi gasps, as Roger gets up, and Randi asks them "Did you have him shot?" Roger, coming to, in a lost tone, answers "Who got shot?" Randi yells "Listen! I just want a part of my Mama's Casino. I did not say to kill my Nephew!" Jack weakly yells at his Ex-Wife "Why do you care if he dies? I hope he does." Randi shrieks, as she runs out "Oh dear God, Elizabeth will kill me if something happens to him." Roger asks Jack, as he grows weaker "Have you called.." The paramedics arrive, as they put Jack onto the stretcher, and carry him out, as he's rushed to Loma Vista Downtown Hospital. Roger stands behind, as he holds his head, and goes "Looks like someone's going to foil my plans, but she won't do it." A man walks inside, as he assures Roger "Well, we'll take care of anyone that stands in our way." At Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, Bo arrives in the Emergency Room, as Lorenzo is unconscious, and screams for help with urgency, as Martin yells for help, and takes them to a room, as Lorenzo's laid onto the bed, and Martin tells a nurse "Call for Lizzie." Martin and the staff begin to tend to Lorenzo, as Martin yells "He's barely got pulse." Bo walks outside, as he looks up, and says a prayer for Lorenzo, as he turns, and Nikki walks by, and asks Bo "Where in the hell is the son of a bitch?" Bo looks down, and takes a deep breath, as he slowly tells her "He's in that room behind me. He's been shot." Nikki runs inside, as Martin looks over, as Nikki asks him "Is he okay?" A nurse walks over, as she tells Nikki "Your Husband has three gunshot wounds in the chest, and apparently one's on the edge of his heart, and you need to call your family." Nikki is in disbelief, filled with anger, hurt, and sadness, and fear, as she looks at Bo, and tells him "Here's my phone, and call my Mother In Law." Bo looks through the phone, and calls Elizabeth, as she and Ann sits inside her car, and Elizabeth answers, as Ann takes a drink from a small bottle of liquor, and smokes a cigarette, as she says to herself "Barbara will regret giving birth to Scar, as Elizabeth gets out, and runs inside, as Ann runs behind, as Elizabeth runs into the Emergency Room, as Ann follows, and Nikki looks at her Mother In Law, with tears in her eyes, as Elizabeth asks with fear in her voice "How's my Son?" Nikki is frozen, as Elizabeth walks inside, as Ann follows her Sister In Law, and Elizabeth starts to cry, and with denial, holds onto Ann, as she cries "Oh my God. No!" A nurse yells "Get out!" Elizabeth screams "How is my SON??" Martin walks over, and goes "Nikki and you need to discuss life support immediately. We're moving him to the ICU and stabilize his bleeding to perform surgery to remove the bullets." Elizabeth runs to his side, and cries "Baby, you can't die on me! Not you. Not my sweet boy." Ann holds Nikki, as does Bo, as Lizzie walks inside, and screams "NO!!!", as she runs over to her Grandmother, as Elizabeth holds onto her Granddaughter tightly, as they cry together." Jenny and Cassie walk inside for a moment, and Ann walks over and gently hugs her Granddaughter, and whispers "Tyrone's dead. Killed his ass tonight like a gangsta." Jenny looks over at her Cousin, and breaks a smile, but saddened, as Cassie asks "Are you ok Nanny? I know how you are." Ann tells them "Call my Sister, and in the morning she's to meet me at Thomas Holdings." Jenny walks over, and hugs her Aunt, and tells Elizabeth "Cassie and I are here." Elizabeth thanks her, as they hug Nikki, and heads to Ann's Mansion for the night.
     At The Bluebird Manor, Henry sits inside the den, and smokes a joint, and quips "Nice stuff Aunt Elizabeth, as the door opens, and Tilly walks inside, and asks Henry "Who are you?" Henry answers "The Brother our Mother didn't tell you about." Tilly gasps, as she cries "Gram was right? Oh my.." Tilly opens her arms, as Henry hugs his Sister for the first time, as she goes "If I'd only knew." Henry quips "That's your Mother's fault." At Bo's Cabin, Bob sits in the living room, as he drinks a beer, as there's a knock, and Bob answers, as Randi stands on the other side, and Bob warns her "You heard your Sister! Get lost!" Randi yells "Please let me in Bob!" Randi starts to cry, as Bob opens the door, and snaps "Shut the crying up and tell me what the hell's wrong with you. You were hateful to our Son.." Randi yells "Lorenzo was shot! And I think once Elizabeth learns of what's happened, she's going to kill me." Bob asks "Didn't you want him gone?" Randi cries "I don't know Bob. I messed up when I got back with Jack, and then Elizabeth pulling that stunt she did, it messed with me. And I want to make things right." Bob walks over to the kitchen and pulls down a bottle of whiskey, and tells Randi "Well first thing you need to do is accept Henry, and let him know his Sisters, but not that other bastard." Randi cries "Another failure of mine." Bob walks over, and looks at Randi, and tells her "I know of one success you've done for me, and that was our Son. And hell, he's just like me, and better than you at pool." Randi goes "Don't start it.." Bob tells Randi "Ready to accept him?" Randi nods, and adds "But what if.." Bob kisses her, and goes "Leave that part to me." At Lena's Loft, Sayyid returns, as Lena yells at him in a raging tone "You screwed Eve today while I was working?" Sayyid tells Lena "That would've been Tyrone. He drugged her, and was going to try and exploit it." Lena takes a deep breath, and goes "I should had known he'd tried something like that." Sayyid tells Lena, changing subjects "You need to go be with your Daughter and Granddaughter now." Lena asks why, and Sayyid tells her, as he touches her "Lorenzo was shot. He may not.." Lena rushes out, as Sayyid locks the door, and follows. Meanwhile on the side of the road, where Tyrone lays dead, and a car pulls up. At Jenny and Phillip's Condo, Phillip walks into the living room, as he prepares to go to bed, as Lacey watches TV, and sends a text, and Phillip tells his Daughter "Jenny's staying with her Mama, so don't get comfortable. I can't make any promises." Lacey ignores her Father, as she gets a text, as it says "Don't worry about anybody." Back at Loma Vista Downtown Hospital, in the ICU, Lorenzo is in a temporary coma, as Nikki, Elizabeth, Lizzie, Ann, and Bo stands outside the room, and Elizabeth tells them "I'm his Mama, and all of you just go home." Nikki tells her Mother In Law "I'm staying too." Lizzie reminds everyone "Only two allowed." Elizabeth and Nikki both look at each other, as Ann hugs them, and whispers to Lizzie "Thank you for keeping your mouth shut earlier." She heads home, as does Bo, as he tells them "He's a good man at heart Nikki, and he loves you, so remember that." Bo leaves, as Elizabeth asks her Daughter In Law "What happened?" Nikki quickly answers "Right now we need to be in there with him. I can't lose the only man I love." Elizabeth and Nikki walks inside, as Lorenzo clings to life, as the monitor begins to go off, and Lizzie runs inside, as she screams for help.
   
   
   

Loma Vista: Episode 40. Face-Off

      At Thomas Holdings, Lorenzo prepares to leave, as afternoon begins to turn to night, as Sully walks inside, and asks Lorenzo "I notice Felicia didn't return? Did she hit her happy hour a little too soon?" Lorenzo sighs "She's playing with fire." Sully agrees, and advises him "I think you should put someone else in charge of Duncan's right now in the shadows." Lorenzo nods, and smiles at Sully, and asks "And would you like to be my shadow?" Sully nods, as they look at each other for a second, before Lorenzo tells her "Better go see my Aunt before she gets pissed off." Sully leaves, as does Lorenzo, as he heads to Sullivan's River Casino, as Bo stands inside a private room, under the casino, as Sayyid walks inside, and Sayyid asks Bo "So you're the white boy that Lorenzo hired?" Bo snaps "Excuse me?" Sayyid snaps back, as he pulls a pistol "We work for Lorenzo, and I see you're from the South, so if you try me, I'll kill you, and go ask anybody about my history." Bo is quiet, as he goes "King Of The Streets, Sayyid Ross. Man I loved that episode. Especially that urban legend of you and Xavier Jackson killing that man with the AKs in a cornfield in Adam's Landing! That was some real shit there." Sayyid laughs "I was briefed from Lorenzo's Wife about you, now you know how I play, so respect me, and I'll respect you, and have your back." Bo agrees, as they shake, as they await Lorenzo's arrival.
    At The Bluebird Manor, Tilly sits inside the den, as Elizabeth walks inside, and tells her Niece in a stern tone "I hear you need to go watch Blake and Sarah's houseguest tonight? The town whore, and thief." Tilly asks her Aunt "What's going on? I don't wanna deal with Lacey." Elizabeth smiles "I have a surprise coming for when you get back my sweet girl." Tilly walks out, as she heads to Blake and Sarah's Mansion, as Elizabeth sends a text, and a man walks inside, as he looks around with curiosity, and very quiet,  as Elizabeth asks him "Want me to cook you some dinner? Fried Chicken?" The man smiles "That sounds nice. Haven't had a home cooked meal in a few years." Elizabeth hugs him with empathy, and assures him "Well you know good and well I've always watched after you regardless of what that bitch you have of a Mom has to say." The man asks "Was it true she wanted an abortion, and Mamaw and Papaw forbid it?" Elizabeth tells the man a story, as they walk into the kitchen, and begins to cook, and the man attempts to help, as Elizabeth stops her story, and snaps "To the table! This isn't Prison baby." Elizabeth finishes her story, going "She didn't like the idea of losing out on her money." The man cries, as Elizabeth walks over, and goes "Aunt Elizabeth has always been there for you Henry, and I love you." Henry Jennings hugs his Aunt, as she asks "Want to go down to Lorenzo's meeting. I think it's time you go for it. Get the bitch." Henry nods, and yells "Save me some food, and invite Daddy over and feed him too." Elizabeth rolls her eyes, and picks up her phone, as Henry heads to the Casino, and Elizabeth sends a text to Bob, as he sits inside the living room at Bo's Cabin, as he yells at Evan "Turn the damn channel to a race!" Evan flips him off, and Bob gets up, as he quips "Well the asshole's getting a home cooked meal, and a surprise! Bob walks out with a smile, as he heads over to The Bluebird Manor, where Elizabeth says out loud to herself "William, I swear you better warn him tonight. Why did you have to give him Thomas Auto? Torture me. Well thank you, and yeah, he's decent. Just my damn Sister messing his life up, and my Nephew's. Damn her!"
      At Loma Vista Hospital Downtown, Lizzie walks into an exam room, as she goes "Working in both hospitals takes it toll..." Lizzie's jaw drops, as Ann sits inside, and screams "What in the hell are you doing here?" Lizzie reminds her Great Aunt "I am a doctor, and your doctor isn't in. What's this big secret of yours?" Lizzie opens the file, and her eyes widen, and she says "Facelift, and work on your eyes? Ann smiles "And my neck. I want to look 30 again, and I think I can do it." Lizzie asks "And have you followed his orders to quit smoking?" Ann answers "I'm wearing a patch, but still slip if I run into Granny, your Aunt Barbara." Lizzie tells her Great Aunt "Now you know if you start smoking after you have this done, that it won't work. It will prematurely age you, and a waste of money, and likely more visits, but the damage's.." Ann yells "Stop it! I want to talk to a nurse! And you keep your damn mouth shut about this to my Sister, or anyone girl!" Lizzie snaps "I know the code. And as your Great Niece, I think you are crazy doing this." Lizzie walks out, as Ann says to herself in a sassy tone, looking in the mirror "I want to look flawless."
   Meanwhile at Sullivan's River Casino, Lena sits inside her office, as she smokes a blunt, and Nikki arrives, and Lena asks her Daughter "So what did you learn on Roger? Nikki tells her Mother, as she takes a hit "We learned he's gunning for Thomas Holdings, and here. He's giving it to Randi." Lena yells "Oh hell no! They ain't getting this! Does Elizabeth know!" Nikki nods, and adds "She has something planned. You know her, one step ahead." Lena laughs "That's her! Randi's about to get her damn wake up call!" At Lord Incorporated, Roger sits in his office with Randi, as she tells him "Owning that Casino would bring me so much joy. I love how you are thinking of me and my family." Roger laughs "And your Sister?" Randi rolls her eyes, and changes subjects, and asks "So your Wife runs a publishing division? Roger bends down, and answers boldly "I own it. She would tank it if left to her. Self centered bitch." Randi sighs "From her books, I can definitely see that. And sadly myself." Randi gets up to leave, as Roger asks "Are you alright?" Randi tells Roger "I need to see my Sister." Randi walks out, as Roger runs behind her, to Jack's office, and yells "Randi seems to be backing out.." Jack calls Dina, but to no response, and assures Roger "Don't get frantic, because it will just be another fight between Sisters. I've known this for nearly half a century." Roger warns him "Better be working on Felicia. I want to take Lorenzo down." Jack assures him "Oh we will Roger."
     At a new restaurant, known as "Philippe's", located in the Noland Crown Plaza Hotel, Barbara arrives, as Matt tells his Mother "I was getting worried about you. I know how you can get." Barbara snarls "I could kill Lacey! I could kill Scarlet for teaching her that horrible life she leads!" Matt reminds her "Mama, she won't be bothering you with me around." Barbara smiles, and changes the subject, as she notices Hugh, and tells him "I've already seen him twice, but I don't have any idea who he is." Matt tells his Mother "That's Bob's Brother Hugh. He left town a long time ago and apparently he's back." Barbara starts to cry, and tells her Son "I'm going home!" Barbara walks over to the bar, as Hugh goes "Bobbie?" Barbara slaps Hugh, and yells "All these damn years! You promised to return for me to live in California, and then you did, and married this evil woman, and said you died in Vietnam? How dare you come back here!" Hugh pleads "Bobbie, I only loved one woman and that was you. I had a relationship with a woman, and we had a child, and I was forced into it." Barbara snaps "You weren't forced into shit! I waited, and married a horrible man, who treated me very cruel, and I had to save myself, for my Son at that table over there, and I killed him! I will never fall in love again, and I don't want to see you. Leave town." Hugh cries, with honesty "Bobbie, I really do only love you, and want to know my Daughter and Granddaughter now it seems to be in the open." Barbara snarks "Well both became Madams, and thieves! And now I'm leaving!" Barbara storms out, as Matt walks over to Hugh, and tells him "I want to apologize for that. My Mama's unpredictable sometimes." Hugh looks at Matt, and tells him "You're a fine young man sir. And I deserved that. If I had of known, but your Grandfather made sure I stayed away." Matt goes "Really?" Hugh nods, as Matt invites him to his table, as Hugh tells Matt of his past with Barbara, as Matt listens intently, with an open mind.
    Back at Sullivan's River Casino, In the private room, Tyrone arrives, as Sayyid asks Tyrone, with anger in his tone "Taking your damn time screwing another white girl?" Tyrone laughs "Nah, she was brown skinned, and fine as hell too!" Sayyid goes "About damn time." Bo asks Sayyid "Where's Lorenzo?" Sayyid looks at his watch, as he sighs "It's not like him to run this late." Upstairs, in Lena's Office, Lena tells her Daughter "Time to go please my Man tonight Nicole." Nikki laughs "That's all I need to know, and I hope the two of you aren't interrupted." Lena smiles "Oh we won't be baby girl. Mama's taking him to The Crown tonight." Lena walks out, as does Nikki, as she returns to her home. At Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Dina climbs onto the balcony, as she notices nobody's inside, and opens Lorenzo's desk, and gets a blunt, and lights it, as she yells "You owe me Lorenzo! I want my Son! And now I'm going to destroy all of this!" Dina sits back, as she looks around, and asks "Or will I just hurt him? Hmm." Back in the private room at the Casino, Lorenzo arrives, as he tells Sayyid, Bo, and Tyrone "We're going over to see Roger Lord." Lorenzo pushes a button, as a wall opens, filled with guns, and Bo yells with excitement, as Sayyid rolls his eyes "Damn if I've died an went to Heaven! Hell yes!" Lorenzo hands each of them an AK-47, and yells "Off to see Roger Lord!"
    Meanwhile at Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Phillip argues with Lacey in the kitchen, as Sarah sits in the living room, as Blake sits next to his Wife, and Sarah sighs with relief "Once Mom arrives, she'll be out of here." In the kitchen, Lacey screams "Tyrone cheated on me with Cassie? WHAT THE.." Phillip tells his Daughter "And Sarah has let you know she doesn't want you here, and they have a child. So deal with it, and you're going home with me, and don't start NO shit with your Cousins!" Lacey and her Father walks out of the kitchen, as Phillip tells Lacey "And I hope Elizabeth doesn't press charges!" They head out, as Tilly arrives, and glares at Lacey, as Sarah hugs her Mother, and tells her Daughter "Aunt Elizabeth ran me off." Blake smiles "Well our home is yours." They laugh, as Tilly heads to the nursery to see her Grandson. At The Bluebird Manor, Bob eats his Dinner, as Elizabeth talks to Henry on the phone, and tells him "Come back instead, your Daddy wants to see you!" Bob yells "Hell yes!" Elizabeth goes "Oh shut up and enjoy your meal!" Henry returns, as Bob asks Elizabeth "So didn't want to be here with me by yourself?" Elizabeth warns Bob "I know you too well, and I do like to have another guest over, which is why Ann's also joining us." Ann walks inside, as she smiles "Now isn't this nice, and I also get to see Henry." Elizabeth nods. The door opens, as Randi walks into the kitchen, and her jaws drop, as she sees them, and Elizabeth smiles, and tells her Sister "Family dinner Sis. Sit down and help yourself." Randi sits down, as they have dinner., while Elizabeth smiles at her Sister.
     At Jenny and Phillip's Condo, Cassie walks into the living room, as Jenny tells her Daughter "We'll have a sleep over." Cassie laughs, and tells her Mother "Sounds good Mama." The door opens, as Phillip and Lacey arrives, and Lacey looks at Cassie, with rage in her eyes, as Jenny warns her Husband "She ain't staying here." Lacey glares at her Cousins, and asks Cassie "So anything you want to tell me you trashy slut?" Cassie backs up, and goes "What did you just say?" Jenny warns Lacey "Don't dare?" Lacey laughs "You raised a whore! Congratulations..." Jenny slaps Lacey, as Phillip warns "Don't start..", as Lacey yells at Cassie "You had sex with him!!!" Lacey tries to attack Cassie, but restrained by Phillip, who also attempts to keep peace, as Lacey pulls out her pistol, and a shot's fired. At Barbara's Home, Matt returns, as Barbara sits in the living room, as she cries, and asks her Son "So you talked to him?" Matt nods, and asks his Mother "He seems sincere Mama." Barbara looks at Matt, and tells him "The past needs to stay there in this regard." Barbara heads to her bedroom, as Matt looks on with sadness in his eyes. At Lena's Loft, Lena walks inside, as she looks around, and hears the shower, and walks into the bathroom, as she says to herself "You romantic you.." Lena opens the shower door, as Eve screams, and Lena's speechless. At Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Nikki walks inside, as Dina sits inside, and Nikki asks her in a bold tone "What possessed you to show up here?" Dina smiles, and asks Nikki "Did you know that your Husband did a no no?" Nikki warns her "Leave before I snap on your ass!" Dina tells Nikki "I want to see my child, and I won't leave without him." Nikki quickly answers "You are crazy, and you have no kids." Dina pulls a piece of paper from her blouse, and hands it to Nikki, as she gasps "Oh my..", as she looks at Dina, with anger in her eyes, and filled with rage, and tears. At Lord Incorporated meanwhile, Roger and Jack are inside Roger's office, as they talk, and the door is kicked open by Bo, as Lorenzo aims his Pistol at Roger, and goes "I know you like to introduce yourself as this easy going person, but let this be a warning to you on how shit's done here when you threaten me!" Lorenzo snaps his fingers, and points to his Former Uncle, as Bo, Sayyid, and Tyrone begins to attack him, as Roger yells for security, and is knocked cold from Lorenzo. Back at The Bluebird Manor, Elizabeth, Bob, Ann, and Randi sit inside the living room, as Randi tells everyone "This feels actually peaceful." Elizabeth smiles, and tells her Sister "This place is where we grew up Miranda, so it's always peaceful." Bob looks over Randi, as Ann notices, and glares, as Bob stops, and the door opens, as Henry walks inside, and Elizabeth tells everyone "Well Bob, here he is! Miranda..." Randi is silent, and slowly goes "You evil old bitch..", as Ann watches Randi, as Elizabeth watches her Sister's Son and his Father have a tearful reunion, as Bob cries "I've missed you Son!" Henry cries "You too Daddy!" Randi attempts to leave, as Henry turns, and pulls out a pistol, and tells her "Get your ass back here! We have unfinished business."
   
    

Loma Vista: Episode 39. The Rising Tensions

   An hour's passed, and at Thomas Holdings, Lorenzo sits inside his office, as he reflects upon his conversation with his Cousin earlier, as he finishes sending a text, and looks around his office, and laughs to himself "Try it Felicia." "Try what?" is heard, as Lorenzo's Mother walks inside, as Elizabeth fumes "I am really trying not to rip that bitch apart because of Barbara." Lorenzo sits back, as he tells his Mother "How would you feel about Duncan's being out of our control. Felicia taking it to Lord Incorporated Mama..." Elizabeth gasps "She wouldn't.." Lorenzo pulls out Sully's background, as Elizabeth reads, and asks "So Beth's Granddaughter's here again? That's great, and I'd like her to run the chain myself. She has something Felicia's never had." Lorenzo asks his Mother "And what exactly is that?" Elizabeth smiles "She doesn't give a shit like us, my Niece, she's a little weak." At Tilly's Bar, Felicia sits, as she orders a drink, and sends a text to her Father, as she tells Jack "Lorenzo said to pick your casket." Tilly walks out of her Office, as Felicia yells at Tilly "Damn if Lorenzo's about to destroy Papaw's legacy!" Tilly asks her Sister "Are you joining Dad and that new asshole in town Roger Lord?" Felicia tells Tilly "He promised if I bring Grandpa's store over, he will let me own it. Then I, you, Sarah, Mom..." Tilly asks "Aunt Elizabeth?" Felicia snarks "She sides with Lorenzo, and I have a feeling she won't be pleased." Tilly tells her Sister with disappointment "Felicia Jean, I never thought you would ever join up in something like this." Grandpa, and Mr. Thomas Sr, were friends, and he knew Duncan's was safe with Thomas Holdings overlooking it. From what I know, I have to agree with Lorenzo." Felicia yells "Siding with him? I'm your Sister!" Tilly yells "Yes and our Mom's running around Lake Pittman like a teenager and hitting the sheets drunk with Bob Jennings! I'm tired of the shit.." Felicia yells "Lorenzo has promised that if I take Duncan's, someone will die Tilly. Are you ready to bury our parents? I'm not." Tilly warns Felicia "If I were you, I'd think twice. And I don't support this one bit. And when you do see Dad, tell him I said to go to hell from me and Aunt Elizabeth!" Tilly storms out, as Felicia takes a drink, and snarls "DAMN!"
     At Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Lacey sits inside, as she applies ice to her face, as Sarah boldly warns her Sister In Law "One damn night, and then tomorrow, you go find another place to stay." Blake stands in the corner, as he's silent, as Blake asks his Sister "Want to go see your Nephew?" Lacey shakes her head, and answers "No. I'll pass." Sarah grows upset, and walk into the kitchen, as Blake asks his Sister "So what's your problem with Cole?" Lacey is quiet, as she tells Blake "Not a kid person. Maybe when he gets older." The front door opens, as Barbara storms inside, and asks Lacey "So what's this about you and Uncle Jack having sex, and then helping him steal from Elizabeth? And by the way, looks like Lena Houston gave you a shiner." Lacey yells at her Grandmother "Don't you dare..." Sarah looks at her Husband, with her eyes growing angry, as Barbara tells Lacey "Just because Scarlet didn't want you to know, and same for I, for what was best for you. But now that we've crossed this, that gives me room to tear your ass apart." Lacey yells "Nobody in our family's helped me, and Jack's been helping me a lot, and..." Barbara yells "You've helped him Lacey! And then you did like Scarlet, and he helped himself. I know that story." Lacey screams "Damnit I have had enough of this. I have nobody to turn to since Dad's married my Cousin, and.." Barbara snarks "Don't give me this tale of poor Lacey. You are dating a thug, and you've really disappointed me." Lacey yells "So?" Barbara walks up to her Granddaughter, and delivers a blistering slap across her face, as Sarah and Blake watch from another room, and Barbara warns her Granddaughter "So I'm finished with you. I need to listen to Ann more often." Barbara storms out, as Lacey screams "What nerve of her.." Sarah asks Lacey "So found a motel yet? Because after that, your ass ain't staying in this house." Blake gets upset, and yells at his Wife "I'm not throwing my Sister out so deal with it!" Lacey smiles at Sarah, as her eyes turn red.
    At Sullivan's River Casino, inside Ernest's Kitchen, Randi sits at a table, as Jack arrives, along with Roger, and Dina, and Randi's eyes widen, as she smiles "Oh yes! The perfect blackmail!" Roger smiles, as Jack reminds his Ex-Wife "Now Miranda, consider that we'll be in this together, and our kids." Roger asks with a laugh, but serious look in his eyes "And what about me?" Jack assures him "After helping me get back in the business world, and our shared hatred for Miranda's Nephew.." Randi whispers "Don't remind me." Meanwhile, Lena walks inside, as she notices them, and walks over, as she pulls out a pistol, and patrons begin to grow scared, as Lena screams "Yall really think yo' slick don't ya? Well I know what's going on.." Roger tries to speak, as Jack holds onto his Ex-Wife, as Randi grows furious, as Lena snaps hatefully "And what do you have to say Mr. Roger Lord? You wanting to buy this and take it over. Get the hell out of my casino before I bust a cap.." Randi snaps "I've had enough of you, and I will be talking to Luke!" Lena snarks back "And he ain't gonna do shit for you slut! Now get out of here before I lose my damn mind!" Jack, Randi, Dina, and Roger leaves, as Lena watches, and tells customers "Everyone's meal on the casino. My apologies for that. They want to destroy this place." The customers inside begin to boo, as Jack, Randi, Dina, and Roger stands outside, as Lena continues "They are trying to make Elizabeth Thomas, my best friend, look incompetent, but we're stopping that I assure." Lena finishes, and walks out, and sees Jack, Randi, Dina, and Roger, and yells for security, as Randi warns Lena "It's now personal between you and me bitch.", as she leaves, along with Jack and Roger, and Lena returns to her office, as she's infuriated. Dina meanwhile walks into a hallway, and stands silently, as she says to herself "Time to go pay someone a visit."
   Meanwhile at Ann's Mansion, Cassie sits in the living room, as she is still hurt over the night before with Tyrone, as Jenny walks inside, with a pizza, and asks her Daughter "How are you sweetie?" Cassie sighs "I'll feel better soon. Nanny assured me it'd be fine." Jenny tells Cassie "Tyrone is being followed right now, so if he slips, he's going back to Lexington Prison, and Lacey's sorry ass can go join him, but.." Cassie finishes her Mother's sentence "Daddy's the D.A., and nothing's happening to poor Lacey." At Lena's Loft, Tyrone sits inside the living room in a robe, as he's alone, as the doorbell rings, and Tyrone walks to the door, and opens it, and his mouth drops, as Eve Mathis, a legendary singer, starting in R&B, and then transitioning to Jazz as she reinvented her career, and longtime friend of Sayyid, and Mother to his Son, River. Eve asks Tyrone "Does Sayyid live here?" Tyrone is silent, as he asks, awestruck "Are you who.." Eve nods "Yes, and by the way, I like those tattoos." Tyrone laughs "My friend in Prison did them for me." Eve asks "So is this where Sayyid Ross live? I don't have much time." Tyrone answers "He married my Mama, and they are staying in a suite at the casino. I'm sorry. I know the two of you had a past." Eve cries, as Tyrone asks "Want to come inside, and have a drink?" Eve sighs, with sadness in her eyes "I think I will." Tyrone walks in the kitchen, as he pours himself, and Eve a glass of vodka, and unknown to Eve, Tyrone pulls a pill from his pocket, and slips in into Eve's drink, as Tyrone grins, and says to himself in his mind "Bank."
    Back at Thomas Holdings, Ann, and Bob arrives, as Lorenzo and Elizabeth are inside his office, and Lorenzo yells "Uncle Bob!" Bob hugs Lorenzo, and laughs "Damn if you ain't like your Papaw! Thank you for hiring my friend." Lorenzo smiles, and responds "Not a problem." Elizabeth meanwhile turns to her Sister In Law, as she asks Ann "So I see you with the horniest man in Loma Vista." Ann laughs "And I just showed him a real woman. Poor thing slept with Randi last night.." Elizabeth walks over and slaps Bob, and warns him "Damnit Bob, I will be straight with this, after what my Sister did to you, I could kick your ass for sleeping with her again." Bob asks Elizabeth "Have you ever thought it might work in your favor? Hell the two of you as long as I recall never liked each other." Ann quips "I hate her." Lorenzo meanwhile sits down, and listens, as Bob tells everyone "I got a letter before I was released, and he is in there, and he is innocent! Randi sent me to Prison, and ruined the two of us." Lorenzo asks his Father's Best Friend "What exactly are you referring to Uncle Bob? Zach?" Elizabeth reminds her Son "Remember that time Miranda went away, and Jack was stuck with Felicia and Tilly for a few years?" Ann nods, with a look of mischief, and laughs "The whore has another spawn?" Elizabeth warns Ann "Now don't go there. He's been through hell, and I'm looking for the lady that took him in when Bob went to Lexington." Bob tells her "She was a nun, but retired. Done checked." Elizabeth tells Bob "You tend to get on my damn nerves, but your Son is my Nephew, and he's getting out of Unity Prison! This would play perfectly, and you should enjoy this." Ann yells with excitement "Hell yes! I told Jackie back then she was whoring around in Music City with Bob when he disappeared for awhile.." Elizabeth sternly warns everyone "I take it from here, and this little chat stays here." Elizabeth heads to the door, and warns Bob "Don't fall for her or I'll make you regret it." Ann nods, as Bob yells "She owes me!" Elizabeth quips "Damn right, and your Son." Elizabeth leaves, and Lorenzo hands Bob the deed to Thomas Auto, as he now owns the chain of car dealerships founded by William Thomas Jr, with Ann holding a small percentage due to her Divorce from Jack, and her Brother's wishes.
    At The Bluebird Manor, Tilly sits in the den, as she smokes a joint, and J.R. sits in his Aunt's recliner, as he asks his Sister "So is Aunt Elizabeth returning anytime soon because I know how she is about her chair?" Tilly assures her Brother "No J.R., she's busy preparing for war with my Mother. And I am so sick of this!" J.R. tells Tilly "My Mama slept with Bob at the office." Tilly sighs "Figures. Anytime Mom has someone, or Ann, the other has to have him." J.R. quips "Hell I guess it's tradition with them." Both share a laugh, as Tilly asks her Brother "I want you to make me a promise? Because I know a gathering's being planned." J.R. assures his Sister "I won't kill Dad, and Randi's safe from me. I'm out of it now. But this is something you need to discuss with Lorenzo, because he just hired Bo Williams from Prison to do his work, along with Sayyid Ross." Tilly gasps with fear, as she asks "What is happening to him? He has changed, and I don't understand it." J.R. sighs "Well Sis, he's dealing with his Son, Daughter, well, that bothers him, and then Uncle William passing away hurt him too." Tilly asks her Brother "What do you think the odds would be he'd kill his family?" J.R. is silent, and answers with uncertainty "I don't know that answer Tilly. I don't know anymore." Tilly takes a deep toke, and sighs "The only one that'll be able to keep the peace will be Aunt Elizabeth, and she's changed too. This isn't good." J.R. agrees, and adds "Dad's in danger the most. And I think Lorenzo won't think twice about it." Tilly gets upset, as J.R. holds his Sister.
    At The President's Room, Barbara sits at the bar, as she has a glass of red wine, and sends a text to Matt, telling her Son "Lacey's at it again. But I'm going to stop her." Barbara takes a deep breath, as she says to herself, in frustration "Where in the hell are you Phillip?" Hugh walks inside, and hasn't seen Barbara since the early 1960s, and sits down, and asks her "Rough day?" Barbara turns, and is silent, as she says to Hugh "You sure look familiar." Hugh asks "Any ideas?" Barbara shakes her head, and snaps "My damn Granddaughter's causing trouble, and it just bothers me. But I don't discuss my life with strangers." Phillip arrives, as she whispers to Hugh "That's her Father, and he knows I don't play." Hugh watches, as Phillip walks up, and tells Barbara "I have a case to go to, and I'm supporting my Daughter. I need to see proof before taking action." Barbara warns Phillip "You need to be a Father to her, and try to help her mature before she's killed." Phillip asks Barbara "Are you threatening her Barbara?" Barbara answers "No. But she has a list of enemies." Hugh is quiet, as he has a flashback, and watches closely, as he leaves a tip, and leaves, as he says to himself "Wow. Just as stunning as ever."
     At Thomas Holdings, Ann and Lorenzo sits inside his office, as Bob's left, and Ann asks her Nephew "So where's Sully?" Lorenzo answers "She's checking out some things." Ann checks her watch, and hugs Lorenzo, and tells him "I have something to do, and tell that young woman to call me when you see her!" Ann rushes out, as Lorenzo makes a phone call, and goes "Meeting at the Casino. Tonight." At Lord Incorporated, Jack and Randi are inside his office, as Randi asks her Ex-Husband "She was quiet. Think she's going to play?" Jack laughs, as the door opens, and someone walks inside "So what? Either way we'll destroy Lorenzo, and we'll have what we deserve." At Tilly's Bar, Felicia sits, as Martin arrives, and Felicia slurs "I've had enough already! Take me home." Martin asks his Wife "So I take it I was right?" Felicia snarls "Shut up Dr. Answerman." At Bo's Cabin, Bob walks inside, and yells "I am now a car dealer!" Bo looks at Bob, and asks him "So did Lorenzo fill you in?' Bob laughs with a grin "That's not even the beginning rookie. There's some shit that's going to come out, and when it does, it will destroy Randi." Bo asks "So why did you sleep with her?" Bob shurgs "Sex." Bo heads out, as Bob walks into his bedroom, and opens his wallet, and looks at a photo, and says with a tear in his eye "Aunt Elizabeth's gonna save ya Son. I know she will." At Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Lacey sits inside the living room, as she tries to call her Fiancée, and Tyrone ignores her calls, as Lacey screams "Damnit Tyrone! Answer!" In the kitchen, Sarah grows angrier, as Blake warns his Wife "She's staying!" Sarah snaps back "And I want that whore out, or me and Cole's going to Mom's!" Outside the nursery, Dina looks into the window, as she sees her Son, and goes "Mommy's going to get you baby, and I'm going to make your Daddy pay for hurting us." Dina holds a pistol, as she walks away, as she goes unnoticed. Meanwhile at Lena's Loft, Eve looks at Tyrone, as she is drunk, and drugged with ecstasy unknown to her, as she tells Tyrone, as he sits in his boxers "I like young men. And since it's apparent I'll never have my true love, I'd like.." Tyrone touches Eve, as they look into each other's eyes, and he begins to undress her, unknown to them, Sayyid stands downstairs, as he waits for the elevator.
   
    

Loma Vista: Episode 38. The Dawn Of Battle

  It's the next morning in Loma Vista, and as a haze overlooks Lake Pittman, and a cold chill in the air, at Thomas Holdings, Lorenzo sits inside his office, as Felicia walks inside and greets her Cousin with a hug, as she hands some files over, and tells him "So I imagine Aunt Elizabeth has let you know about Mom?" Lorenzo nods, and advises Felicia "I think we should just focus on business here, and let our Mamas fight amongst themselves. Until I have to be involved, then I'm going to stay out of it. But I have no damn trouble putting a bullet in your Dad for the shit he pulled on my favorite Aunt." Felicia sighs, as she takes a deep breath "Well, with that, I need to go meet with some vendors." Lorenzo is silent, as Felicia leaves, and bumps into someone, as Sully asks "Are you clumsy? And look who still has a job." Felicia snarks at Sully "And look who lost her beloved chain her Daddy bought for his whiny, spoiled Daughter, to her Aunt, and then her family destroyed her life, and the pathetic bitch's back in Loma Vista. Looking for a steal?" Sully warns Felicia "Bitch, things are fine between me and Adam's Landing, and the rest is my business. I have noticed some falloff with Duncan's when I was still working at Jackson Inc. Maybe you need another job? Bartending? Wasn't your Sister a streetwalker once?" Felicia slaps Sully, as Sully returns the slap, and as Lorenzo sits inside his office, and smokes a blunt, as he reads an article on the computer, and his eyes are zoned in, as he nods, and says to himself "Can't wait for you to try me Roger." In the lobby, a fight ensues between Felicia and Sully, as Barbara walks inside, and yells "Stop that! Both of you are in a public place acting like damn children!" The fight stops, as Sully acknowledges Barbara, as she walks away, and Barbara asks Felicia "What in the hell was that?" Felicia doesn't answer, as she heads to the elevator, and Barbara looks at her, as Felicia leaves, and Barbara rolls her eyes, and says to herself "Hopefully it's writing someone's alibi."
     At Lena's Loft, Lena sits at the head of the kitchen table, as she has breakfast made, and Sayyid, Tyrone, and Lacey sits with her, as the TV plays, as there's a knock at the door, and Lena gets up to answer it, as she tells everyone "I just sense something happening today.." Lena opens the door, as Elizabeth walks inside, as Lena asks her "Care to join us for Breakfast?" Elizabeth glares at Lacey, as Sayyid looks over at Tyrone, and Tyrone tells them "Time to get the hell out of here before someone loses it." Sayyid looks down at Tryone for his disrespect, as Elizabeth's overheard, and asks Tyrone in a sarcastic, but angry tone "To the casino? Go get some money to spend? Looking for something beneficial besides being thankful Lacey hasn't given you anything you can't get rid of?" Lacey shireks at her Aunt "Hold the hell up! What did I do to you for you to say that? You hate me, hate my Mom, but that's pushing it!" Elizabeth asks Lena "So ask Lacey where she got that new car. Who paid for it." Lena is silent, as she turns towards Lacey, as does Sayyid, and Elizabeth walks up to Lacey, and coldly tells her "Bitch, Uncle William has passed away, and isn't here to protect you from me. You've done messed with the wrong one. And I also know you're not alone in all this." Lena is silent, as she stares at her Son, and his fiancée with shock, as Tyrone jumps up, and begins to yell at Elizabeth "Look you crazy ass bitch.." Sayyid immediately jumps up, and pushes Tyrone in his chair, as Elizabeth warns Lacey "You know I know something about you that I wonder if Tyrone knows. Lexington bound Tyrone. Does he have a heart? Or will he beat the shit out of you if he knew what I knew." Lena assures her best friend, as Elizabeth begins to open the door to head to her Office at Sullivan's River Casino "I'll take care of this. And I'll see you shortly." Elizabeth is silent, as she leaves in rage, as Lacey screams "Damn if she knows how to royally push her last button with me! I know something that'd destroy.." Lena suddenly punches Lacey in the face, as Sayyid and Tyrone tries to intervene, as Lena snarls in a furious tone of rage, as she begins to attack Lacey "Bitch you wanna live here free, sex up my Son, and you steal from my job, that I'm about to gain ownership in? Get your white trash ass the hell out of here and away from my Son!" Lacey falls, as Lena pushes her against the door, as Lacey looks at Tyrone, as he's silent, and Lacey gets up, as Lena holds the door open, and pushes her out, and locks it, and turns to her Son, and boldly warns "She comes back here, I will tear her ass up worse than she ever thinks she'd get from Elizabeth. I don't give a shit about her Daddy, end that now or get out of my damn house boy!" Tyrone is silent, as Lena also leaves, as she heads to Sullivan's River Casino. Inside, Sayyid looks at Tyrone, as he heads to Lena's bedroom, and warns him "Don't upset your Mama around me. She's been through enough." Sayyid shuts the door, as Tyrone's face is red, as he's embarrassed, and leaves, as he makes a phone call to his Sister, as Nikki doesn't answer, as she has blocked her Brother from contacting her.
      At Thomas Auto, Ann, Matt, J.R., and Jenny are inside William's former office, as Ann tells her Children, and Nephew "Where's Bob?" J.R. tells them "I saw him over at Tilly's bar last night. He was outside talking to Randi." Ann rolls her eyes, and snarks "Looks like she's scored again. I bet she slept with him. She's known to do that the first night..." Jenny goes "Mama.." Ann yells "Stating facts. An old whore can't change her liver spots! The door opens, as Bob walks inside, wearing a suit, and looks at Ann, and bows before her, going "Ann Miller.." Ann snaps "It's Ann Thomas Gray now Bob, and you never turned me on." Bob tells Ann "You look excellent for your age. We should go have some beers later and you know, have a date." Matt, J.R., and Jenny all take deep breaths, as Ann laughs "Well I've got my eye on that twenty-something car salesman out on the sales floor, so out of luck old man, but now let's discuss why you're back in town." Bob asks them "Where's Elizabeth?" Jenny answers "I called her, and she said my Mama could handle you." Ann opens a desk drawer, and tells Bob "I know you and William worked together for many years, and yes I did like you at one time, before you slept with Randi. But beyond that, this is now yours, but I maintain a small stake, and you keep the staff, and William wouldn't be happy with you firing us." Bob smiles, and yells "Ah hell! Everyone's welcomed to stay here. It's Wild Man's legacy. And I know he wasn't going to hire some idiots to run his dream." Ann gets up and tells Bob "I'd like to talk privately." Ann motions to her Son, Daughter, and Nephew to leave, as J.R. looks at Jenny and Matt, and quips "Looks like Mama's up to something." They walk out, as Ann tells Bob "So I heard you and an old, old burned out flame were talking outside my Former Stepdaughter's Bar? Did the two of you go re-live the past afterwards drunk and thankful it isn't years ago and she can't get pregnant anymore! Just don't let her get involved here. Because I'll make sure with sheer joy you will regret it, and same for Randi." At Bo's Cabin, Randi wakes up, as she looks around with confusion as she yawns "Where am I?" She looks around, and gasps "Could I be.. He died, and I'm.. Randi looks over at the dresser, as she finds a wallet, and Bob's license inside, as she screams. In the living room, Bo drops his coffee, as Evan screams at his Brother "What was that?" Bo grabs his rifle, and runs into Bob's room, as Randi looks at Bo, and his Brother, as Evan stands behind him, as Randi grabs the bedsheet to cover herself, and shrieks "Who are you?" Bo laughs "Damn if Bob didn't get lucky last night! Now I know where that bumping noise was coming from." Randi snaps "Excuse me so I can get dressed boys." Bo and Evan walks out, as Randi asks herself, as she searches for her clothes "What in the hell happened yesterday?"
     Meanwhile at Blake and Sarah's Mansion (Formerly Randi's Mansion), Blake and Sarah looks around, as Tilly walks inside, as she tells her Daughter and Son In Law "Diana really set this up nicely. And the Guest-house would be perfect for Mom, though I don't think she'll stay there." Blake looks at his Wife, as he quips "Well Sarah, I think we know where it goes from here, and our family's not going to be in the middle of another war between families! My Son won't be around it." Tilly hands Cole to his Mother, and tells Blake with pride "Very mature thing Blake. Mom might understand, depending on when she arrives at her favorite place in town."  Sarah tells her Mother "You own a bar, and to think in Denver I quit drinking." Tilly laughs "If we walked outside, and I grabbed into my pouch..." Blake and Sarah laughs along with Tilly, as Tilly quips "I don't really drink anymore since living with Aunt Elizabeth.." Sarah's eyes widen, as she asks her Mother "How about you move in here? Please..." Tilly puts her hands on her Daughter's shoulders, and whispers gently "I'll let you know about that later. I think Aunt Elizabeth enjoys my company, and she needs someone in that huge place with her. Maybe other than me, only Lorenzo she'll allow in her circle like that." Tilly's phone rings, as she looks and tells her Daughter and Son In Law, as she heads to the door "I've got some errands to make. We'll meet tonight." Tilly leaves, as Blake looks at his Wife, as they sit on the couch, and Blake looks around, and asks "So how many children should we have?" Sarah sits back in her Husband's arms, and answers "Three. And my Mom. Grandma should be here, but.." Blake quips "I love the peace and quiet, and being with you, and our Son." They kiss, as they hold each other tightly, as passion builds between the two of them.
      Meanwhile at The Gallery, Nikki sits outside, as Lizzie sits with her Mother, as Nikki asks her Daughter "So when are they coming home? It's been too long." Lizzie tells her "No they. Broke up. Single now. But enjoying Los Angeles at the moment." Nikki takes a deep breath, and tells her Daughter, with sadness "I wish I could have my entire family here. And happy." A man walks up to Nikki, as he goes "I am Roger Lord, and are you single?" Nikki looks at Roger, as Lizzie asks him "Are you the Husband of that Woman you helped exploit.." Nikki yells "Yes it is!" Roger laughs "Well I didn't exactly hold a gun to my Wife's head, she's crazy, and I saw money to be made. But she's home, and you could show me around town, or your Sister.." Nikki slaps Roger, and snaps "I ain't that type of Woman, and my Husband will kill you for this." Roger looks up, and says to Nikki and Lizzie "I know who both of you are, and I'm watching the family jewels. So protect them, before I open Lord's Casino, and Lord Holdings. I could buy the entire town.." Roger walks away, as Nikki grabs her phone, as Lizzie tells her Mother "Just send Daddy a text, he said he knew he was in town." Nikki tells her Daughter "He must be crazy also to think he's going to get Thomas Holdings, and it's assets. He's asking for it." Lizzie gets a text, and hugs her Mother, as she heads to Loma Vista Hospital at Lakeside, and Nikki begins to leave, and glances over, as she sees Felicia walk inside, and greeted by Roger, as Nikki quietly sits close to them, but unknown to them, as she eavesdrop.
     At Sullivan's River Casino, Elizabeth walks inside her office, as Lena follows behind her, as she goes "What's the angle with Jack Miller and Lacey? I know the girl's a whore, but you think.." Elizabeth quips "Oh hell yes! And he's as he says broke, but he's likely helping Miranda in her little scheme she has thought up. They always made quite the team." Lena wraps a bandage around her hand, from when she punched Lacey earlier, Elizabeth laughs, and quips "I got something for her ass, but she best be glad I am close to Barbara, or else." At The President's Room, Lacey sits at the bar, as she orders a drink, and looks over, as Jack has arrived, and asks Lacey "Did you run into Ann?" Lacey snaps "No Jack! Elizabeth knows I've been helping you, and we know her unannouncements...." Jack takes a deep breath, and pulls out his phone, and assures Lacey "Don't forget about what we know, that if it were to slip.." Lacey yells at Jack with anger "Damnit I told you two years ago when my Mom disappeared that I was keeping quiet for my Brother, so if you use that and hurt him, I'll destroy you with my own two hands!" Jack yells at Lacey as he waves off the bartender "Well I got things taken care of for myself, and I don't owe shit to you. But you are exactly like your Mother." Jack leaves, as Lacey makes a call to Tyrone, as he sits on the couch inside Lena's Loft, as he's on the other line, as he talks to someone on the phone, and asks "So wanna come by here and we can get our freak on?" Sounds good to me, and we are both pleased." Tyrone laughs, and hangs up, as he heads to the bathroom, as he begins to take a shower.
    Back at Thomas Holdings, Lorenzo walks into the board room, as Barbara and Sully sits at the table, as Lorenzo asks "Where's Felicia?" Sully quips, as she laughs "Likely boozing on the clock. We ran into each other earlier..." Barbara warns Sully "I don't want tension in my family's company! I know that's the way of Adam's Landing, but this is Loma Vista, and there's too much shit going on to deal with inner-friction." Lorenzo agrees, but reminds his Aunt "Sully's one of the brightest business minds around. She has helped her family keep Jackson Inc. And we've done well from our arrangements in the past two years." Barbara changes subjects, and asks her Nephew "And what's the plan regarding the casino? We own a percentage.." Lorenzo tells her "That's Mama's deal, but I'm watching it closely, may want to watch Lacey." Barbara takes a deep breath, and asks "What about my Granddaughter?" Lorenzo answers "Ask her why she's been sharing time in the Hotel with her Uncle Jack.." Barbara rushes out, as Sully looks at Lorenzo, and asks "Did I just.." Lorenzo laughs "Just wait and Lacey's about to think my Mama is sweet. I know that strut. She's about to tear Lacey apart." Meanwhile, back at The Gallery, Felicia sits at Roger's table, as he compliments the coffee, and tells Felicia "Nice recommendation. I love this town. Small town feel, yet one of the few new major cities that's developing. So much potential here to move headquarters." Felicia asks Roger "I get the feeling you're wanting me to join up like my Dad has done?" Roger quips "He has said nothing but wonderful things, and I hear Sully Jackson's back at Thomas Holdings." Felicia nods, with disgust. As they continue to talk, Nikki sits behind them, as she has continues to eavesdrop, and thinks to herself, as she hears Roger mention to Felicia "And if you bring Duncan's to Lord Incorporated, we'll spin it off. And you'll be in full charge. Then you can have something for you and yours." Felicia grows silent. Nikki gets up, as she walks out, and once outside, sends a text to her Husband, and tells Lorenzo "Felicia and Roger Lord are having coffee. And I feel like he's about to try something."
     At Tilly's Bar, Randi arrives, and Tilly walks out of the back room, and asks her Mother "So called Felicia yet to tell her you're alive?" Randi walks behind the bar, and fixes a drink, and asks her Daughter "Still kissing up to my Sister's ass? I notice you are turning into her I swear!" Tilly asks her, as Randi gets frustrated "What's going on with you Mom? You are acting more strange than normal." Meanwhile Bo walks inside, as Randi gasps, and looks at Randi, and tells her "Ma'am, you left these at the cabin." Randi is silent, as Tilly's jaw drops, as she eyes Bo, and asks her Mother "What did you do last night with this man?" Randi yells "I don't know him!" Bo yells "I don't know you either! But you know Bob! And apparently you and him had a hell of a good time!" Tilly shireks "Bob Jennings? Uncle William's best friend! What in the hell..." Randi looks at her Daughter, and sighs with regret "Matilda, do not give me any..." Tilly yells fiercely "Get out of here! Once again, you have failed. And I'm done Mom. Seriously, can't take this shit. Grow up." Randi stares at her Daughter, with tears in her eyes, as Bo is silent, and Randi leaves, and Tilly looks at Bo, and snaps "Anything you want to say?" Bo walks over, and gently tells her "Be proud you've got a Mama. My Mama left my Brother and I alone, and never came back. I wish I had me a Mama." Bo leaves, as Tilly takes a deep breath, and has a flashback, and snarls "Damnit! How could you Mom?" How!"
    Back at Thomas Auto, in William's former office, on the floor, lays Ann, as she turns to Bob, and asks him "So who's better Bob?" Outside, Matt, J.R., and Jenny are quiet, as Jenny tells her Brother and Cousin "I guess Mama and Bob's hit it off." J.R. tells his Sister "I'm not walking in there." Matt laughs "Didn't they once?" Both J.R., and Jenny nods, as Jenny quips "Bob's legendary for being a ladies man. I'm sure Aunt Barbara has a few stories." Matt is quiet, as he heads to his Office. Back in William's former office, Bob and Ann gets dressed, as Ann warns him "Just one time you bring Randi in here, and I will take it back! And this won't happen again, so you need to think before you drop your blue jeans anywhere." At Thomas Holdings, Lorenzo checks his phone, as he's in his office, and looks at Sully, and asks her "Roger Lord's relocating to Loma Vista? Did you know?" Sully is frozen, as her eyes grow cold, and pulls a pistol from her pocket, as she goes "Run that shit by me again." At the front desk, Hugh stands before the secretary, and asks "Is Bobbie Wilson here?" The secretary is confused, and answers "I know nobody by that name here sir, my apologies." Hugh asks "Her real name's Barbara.." The secretary nods, and sighs "She's left the building for the day. She retired from day to day here twenty years ago, but she does drop in at random." Hugh thanks her, and walks away, as he heads out. At Blake and Sarah's Mansion, Sarah walks out from the nursery, as she asks her Husband, as Blake sits on the couch, as he sighs "Looks like we'll be having guests dear. Lena Houston punched Lacey, and I told her she could stay with us..." Sarah rolls her eyes, and warns Blake "For tonight. But tomorrow she better be staying in a suite, or call Barbara to take her in." Blake takes a deep breath, and tells his Wife "I'm unsure that will happen after what she just told me. And your Grandpa better not show up here either!" At Lord Incorporated's offices in Downtown Loma Vista, Roger sits inside his office, as Jack walks inside, and tells Roger "I ran into someone who could help us get Thomas Holdings." Jack yells "Come in.", as Dina Monroe walks inside and Roger smiles "Dina Monroe! What do you know?" At Thomas Holdings, Felicia walks back inside her office, as Lorenzo awaits his Cousin, with anger in his eyes, as he asks Felicia "So what were you doing meeting Roger Lord?" Felicia asks "Scared I may leave, and take Duncan's? Lorenzo, you have a choice. It's either Sully Jackson, or me in this building." Lorenzo, with his eyes growing cold, goes "The door is open Felicia, because Sully's staying, and so will our Grandpa's beloved grocery stores." Felicia asks "What are you eluding to?" Lorenzo bends down, and snarls "If you attempt to take Duncan's, or anything from this damn company, and work for Roger, then I suggest you arrange a few funerals first, because taking Grandpa's store from here, means bloodshed!"


   

Loma Vista: Episode 37. Two Years Later: Part 3, Conclusion.

     As night falls upon Loma Vista, at The Bluebird Manor, Elizabeth walks into the den, as Sarah sits inside, and Elizabeth asks her Great-Niece "Where's Tilly and Blake?" Sarah goes "Mom took Cole to bed for the night in the nursery room." Elizabeth tells Sarah "I'm so glad you and Blake are back home, but I want to tell you something, don't get too attached to life, because it never lasts like it is for the two of you." Sarah is quiet, as she responds, taken back and in thought "That cuts deep. Maybe the most cryptic thing I've ever heard." Elizabeth turns to Sarah, and warns her "Look back, look ahead, with a pistol loaded. You are too content sweet girl." Tilly walks inside, as she tells her Daughter "Blake's going to bed." Sarah hugs her Mother and Great Aunt, as Elizabeth tells her "Remember what I said." Tilly asks her Aunt "So you and Sarah having a secret talk?" Elizabeth asks "The towel down in the nursery?" Tilly nods, as Elizabeth lights a joint, and tells her Niece "There's a war brewing between me, your parents, and Blake's Sister." Tilly rolls her eyes, and sighs with defeat "What did my Mom and Dad do now?" Elizabeth turns on the TV, as she plays the security footage, as Tilly watches on, and chokes, as Elizabeth pats her back, and Tilly gasps "Lacey's at it again? And sleeping with my Dad? Damn when will he learn?" Elizabeth tells her Niece sternly "Miranda came by earlier uninvited, and if Jack steps inside here, I'll shoot him." Tilly assures her Aunt "I have no intentions of inviting him over anytime soon." At The Miller Estate, Jack sits inside, as he's returned home, and there's a knock at the door, as he answers to find Lacey, and asks his former Great Niece "So what's wrong?" Lacey hugs Jack, and sighs with sadness "Lonely on Valentines. Boyfriend won't answer his texts," Jack tells her with a grin "I know a way to fix that. They head to the bedroom, as they have sex.
    At Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lizzie walks inside, as she's returned home from work, as Nikki sits in the living room, as she tells her Daughter "Well we had a great evening. He's asleep. How are you?" Lizzie tells her Mother "Work was the best part. Otherwise hell. I don't know why that woman is so mean to us." Nikki motions for her Daughter, as Lizzie sits next to her Mother on the couch, as Nikki tells Lizzie something, as Lizzie's eyes grow red with anger, as she gasps "Really? She called you that to your face!" Nikki nods, and adds "It was after our wedding. It was awful." Lizzie tells her Mother in an angry tone "Next time we cross paths, I'm tearing her ass apart. She's getting old, so hopefully I'm not her Doctor," Nikki and Lizzie laugh for a second, as Lizzie hugs her Mother, and heads upstairs, as she calls it a night, as Nikki walks upstairs, into her and Lorenzo's bedroom, as Lorenzo asks his Wife "I heard our Daughter. What has pissed her off?" Nikki sighs with disgust "Randi." Lorenzo tells Nikki, as she lays down, and he holds his Wife, as they turn out the lights "She'll be handled too baby. Now let's go to sleep." Nikki asks seductively "Are you tired?" Lorenzo jumps on top of his Wife, and goes "Oh never.", as they make love, and call it a night.
   At Felicia and Martin's Loft, Martin walks around the living room, as he asks his Wife "So you're staying up for your Mother? She's grown, and.." Felicia tells her Husband "She's looking for a fight, and I've looked everywhere for.." Felicia grows angry, as she yells "I'm tired of this Martin! I hope she's moving out!" A knock's heard from the wall, as Felicia lives next door to Lena, as Martin holds his Wife, and tells her "Let's live for us, and quit stopping everything for your Mother. She knows what's she doing." Felicia, with concern, goes "I know." At Tilly's, A heavily drunkened Randi, slurs to Bob, as they sit at the bar "I am the queen of pool you washed up has been." Bob slurs back "Where do you wanna sleep?" Randi slaps Bob, and scolds "How dare you make that assumption. I may be drunk.." Bob asks "Well this time you can't get pregnant." Randi takes a deep breath, and slurs with disgust "You make me sick bringing that up. You seem to want to use it for something. Is Elizabeth paying you to piss me off? We had an agreement.." Bob laughs "Years ago, but Prison changes some people, and time to admit it." Randi yells at the bartender "Call me a taxi!" Bob yells "Nope. I'll have my Brother take her home." Bob looks at Randi, and grins, and sighs "You know we had some chemistry, and I did beat you, so I win." Bob and Randi stagger outside, as she looks at him, and goes "Nice hair for an old geezer." Bob goes "Nice wrinkles, really compliments what appears.." Randi raises her hand, and smiles "Asshole." Bob quips "At least I'm not alone." Bob heads to his truck, as he slurs "Hey Randi? Where was Wild Man's Home at?" Randi walks over, and gets into Bob's truck, and tells him "I'll show you. Surprised you didn't know." As the truck starts, and Bob slowly pulls out "Prison is hell."
    Meanwhile at Ann's Mansion, Ann sits inside the living room, as she smokes a cigarette, and reads her phone, as J.R. walks inside, as Ann asks her Son "I thought you were going home for the night?" J.R. smiles, and pulls out his phone, and shows a text to his Mother, as Ann beams with excitement "She moved back? Well this should be interesting to watch. Seen her yet?" J.R. sighs "I didn't give her a nice send off when she moved back after her Dad and Grandma returned." Ann quips "The way of the world. Don't believe anything these days, and thank God I'm finally happy, though I miss my Brother." J.R. asks Ann "And I've noticed you've slowed down recently on your morning happy hours." Ann tells J.R. "Cassie and I have started walking, and now we're bowling, like I used to do with you, Jenny, and my Mama. Me, her, and Elizabeth had Loma Vista swept. And of course, I look damn good for my age, and I think I can finally say I'm not thinking or worrying about Jackie anymore." J.R. tells her "Mama, it's good to see you happy for once, and Sully being back, and Blake and Sarah..." Ann goes "Hold. Blake's the child of Scar and Barbara's Grandchild, and Sarah, well need I say more?" J.R. sighs "Some things will never change. And I'm heading home." Ann hugs her Son, and J.R., leaves. Meanwhile at Jenny and Phillip's Condo, located on Lake Pittman, Jenny walks inside, as Phillip takes deep breaths, and his Wife asks him "Are you upset? What's going on?" Phillip tells Jenny "I'm having Tyrone followed, and you don't want to see what I just did." Jenny, now concerned, goes "Hell yes I do!" Phillip walks towards the bedroom, and yells with frustration "He's going to cause pain to you, and your Mama, and this time, it won't be my Daughter to blame!" Jenny asks, getting angry "Are you implying Cassie and Tyrone are.." Phillip yells "Yes I am Jenny!" Jenny yells angrily to Phillip, defending her Daughter "Cassie isn't perfect, but if you are saying she's a whore like that child of yours.." Phillip screams "WHAT THE HELL DID YOU.." Phillip rushes up to Jenny with rage, and walks to the door, and leaves, as Jenny snarls "How could you say such a thing." Jenny gets her phone, and calls Cassie, as her phone goes to voicemail, and Jenny leaves a message, telling her Daughter "Whatever you're doing with that loser Lacey dates. Stop whatever it is before you ignite a war." At the Hotel at Sullivan's River Casino, in Tyrone's Hotel Room, Cassie and Tyrone lays next to each other, as Tyrone passes a blunt to Cassie, and goes "This was a nice Valentine's day. Thank you." Cassie asks "Thank you?" Tyrone gets up, as he goes "I need to find Lacey. You know the deal. Mouth shut." Cassie stops him, and shakes her head, and warns him "No, I don't play like that. You just used me for sex?" Tyrone nods, and adds "And you fell for it. Now you're the third I've slept with in the family. I keep a score card girl." Cassie slaps Tyrone in the face, as she finds her clothes, and puts them on in a rush, as she heads to her Grandmother's Home, as she fumes, and Tyrone laughs to himself, as he calls Cassie "Dumbass white girl thought this was gonna be romance. Shit, I ain't about that. Just into getting what yo' Cousin ain't giving me right now."
    Back at The Bluebird Manor, the doorbell rings, as Elizabeth and Tilly sits inside the den, and Elizabeth asks her Niece "Who could that be at this time?" Tilly answers the door, as Barbara stands on the other side, and Elizabeth tells her Sister In Law "It's late isn't it?" Barbara asks "Have they all went to bed?" Tilly nods, and goes "The flight from Denver was rough on Cole." Barbara tells them "Well, Matt when to bed, and I was bored, and didn't really want to see Ann. I'm enjoying her too much right now." Elizabeth laughs "She's cooled out recently. Called me about bowling again, and I think I may join her." Barbara tells Elizabeth "Tell her I'll join her!" Tilly tells them "I think her having Cassie with her makes her as she says "Ageless, and always young"."  Barbara laughs "That's Ann for you. I miss William though." Elizabeth sighs with sadness "Me too, but my boy brought me some candies, his favorite. Mine too. And William came to see me, so I am happy." Tilly looks at Barbara, as both smile at Elizabeth, and Barbara tells her Sister In Law "Next time tell him I love him." Barbara looks at her watch, and tells them "I'm going back home for the night. I just wanted to see Blake and Sarah, and spoil that baby." There's a cry, as Elizabeth asks Barbara "Well, want to have some baby fun?" Barbara drops her purse, as she walks into the nursery. Inside the den, Elizabeth tells her Niece "I got a feeling Barbara's staying the night." Tilly quips "She's making sure she doesn't miss a second." Elizabeth looks at her Niece, and kisses her on the forehead, as she calls it a night, and Tilly walks into the Nursery, as Barbara holds her Great-Grandson, and tells him a story, as she goes "Your Great-Grandpa Thomas, was the most amazing man. He ran away, taught himself to read, write, came up from the mountains to Loma Vista, and worked his way into power, and bought land, and tough. Same for you sweetness." Tilly smiles as she watches them, and walks across the hall, as her Daughter and Son In Law sleep, and says with a tear "So glad my baby's home."
      At The Miller Estate, in Jack's bedroom, Lacey walks out of the bathroom, as she's dressed, and tells Jack "I think you should be careful at the Casino. Randi's a little wishy washy. She acts like she wants to get along with my crazy Aunt, but then doesn't. I don't think she's going to come through, and this will still bite both of us." Jack assures Lacey "After today, and my meeting with Roger Lord, I'm about to have my life back, and I'll make sure you're set for helping me stay afloat." Lacey smiles, as she prepares to head back to Lena's Loft for the evening. At Phillip and Jenny's Condo, J.R. sits next to his Sister, as Jenny cries "It's going to be ugly J.R." J.R. tells Jenny gently, as he holds his Sister "Mama is my main concern. When she finds out..." Both are quiet, and say "She's going to lose it completely." At Ann's Mansion, Cassie returns, as she cries, and Ann sits in the living room, as Cassie asks her Grandmother "Why are you up?" Ann asks her Granddaughter "And why are you crying?" Cassie tells her "Nanny I made a mistake, sleeping with Tyrone Houston." Ann gasps "What? Now I can't judge, but, why are you crying sweetie?" Cassie tells her of what happened, as Ann holds her hand, and her eyes grow red, and snarls "I can't believe that piece of shit would do that to you. His loss." Cassie goes "Certainly not my type." Ann tells her Granddaughter "Now go to bed, and sleep it off." Cassie goes to bed, as Ann says to herself "You've just earned a bullet from Nanny."
    Meanwhile throughout Loma Vista, as it's late in the night, At Bo's Cabin, Bob and Randi lay in bed in Bo's guest room, as Randi tells him "At least you're good at something." Bob quips with a smile  "Same for you, and now we don't have to worry about any surprises." Randi sighs "Well, that is correct, and I like this." Bob tells her "Me too." Randi lays her head on his shoulder, as they fall asleep. At Felicia and Martin's Loft, Felicia and Martin lay in bed, as she tells him "That was nice." Martin agrees, as they've made love, and Felicia tells him "Well tomorrow's that meeting. I hope it goes well." Martin asks "What kind of meeting?" Felicia answers "Roger Lord. He's married to Sully Jackson's Aunt, who's exposed that wacked out family in her books. I am thinking of working for his Loma Vista division. He's talking to Daddy too." Martin warns his Wife "May want to look into Lord Incorporated. It isn't just publishing. He may see dollar signs with Duncan's, and may be trying to get your stock." Felicia assures him with a kiss, as they turn out the lights "Well that won't ever happen. But I promised my Grandpa I'd always take care of the company, so I will do that." At Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lizzie sits in the living room, as she's on the phone and goes "I'd just show up. Mom will be happy to see you, as for Dad, I don't know, and I'm still not over it." The person on the other line, tells her "I know." At The Benjamin Lodge, someone shows up at the desk, and signs in, as they tell the clerk "No more hospitals for me!"
   
    

Loma Vista: Episode 36. Two Years Later, Part 2

   In the event room at Sullivan's River Casino, Blake, with a limp, walks towards his Grandmother, as Barbara cries, and tells him "I don't believe my eyes." Lacey greets her Brother with tears, and hugs him, as Sarah's welcomed by her Mother, Aunt, and Grandmother, as Tilly holds her Grandson, and Felicia asks her Niece, as Randi gushes over her Great-Grandson "So are you pregnant? Mom's seeing fishes." Sarah assures them "We're not expecting. Well not yet, but we are moving back home to Grandma's old place. Diana gave it to us when she left town a few months back. She really was nice to us." Randi snarls "Old bitch likely got stipulations also, like I can't move back in." Sarah takes a deep breath, and tells her "There's a guesthouse you know." Felicia pleads "Please Mom! For my sanity? I work with Ann. Remember?" Randi rolls her eyes, and yells at Felicia "I'll move in that place, but that will always be my house whether Diana likes it, or not!" Meanwhile, Blake and his family catches up, as Matt tells his Nephew "Haley moved to Adam's Landing. She's with her Mama." Barbara sighs with disgust "Poor girl been through too much, and with that for a Mother, poor baby." Ann reminds her Sister "Sandi helped us out with Scar." Lacey snaps, as J.R., Jenny, and Cassie walks over, as she tells her Great-Aunt "I am tired of this vendetta you old bitch!" Ann snaps back forcefully "Show some respect you white trash whore! The spawn of Scar. You failed, and Blake turned out to be a man with morals, unlike you." Blake sighs "Damnit, I'm starting to reconsider moving back to Denver." Barbara and Lacey's eyes widen with joy, as Barbara hugs Blake, and tells her Grandson "I've missed you so much. I will love having you here. But don't go to another family gathering!" Blake nods, and says "Ok Grandma. I'll try." Matt tells his Nephew, as he hugs him "Welcome home buddy." J.R. and Jenny meanwhile walks over to Felicia, Tilly, Randi, Sarah, and Cole, as Randi goes "Looks like the spies are among us, and look Felicia, the spitting image of your Father! Bastard!" Jenny warns her former Step-Mother "Stop before we fight as well!" Tilly asks her Half-Siblings "How is Daddy?" J.R. tells his Sister "Well you should call him, but he pulled some shit on our Uncle, along with his then Wife.." Randi warns J.R. with sadness "Please not today. I still hurt for that, but not for wanting back a part of my family legacy my Mama left me!" Felicia yells at her Mother with frustration "Mom enough!" Sarah grabs her Son, as she walks over to her Husband, as Tilly looks at her Mother, and J.R., and Jenny, and tells them "Daddy really messed up, and so did you, and I love living with Aunt Elizabeth. She has always been good to me." Randi yells "Ok. I need to meet a bartender and get the hell out of here! Randi storms out, as everyone notices, and as everyone talks amongst themselves inside, in the hallway, Cassie sits on a bench, as Tyrone sits down, and asks her "So I take you don't like big crowds?" Cassie tells him "Not really. Too much drama for me." Tyrone nods, and sighs "Lacey will be here until whenever it ends, and will argue and raise hell for him, and kill.." Cassie asks him "Do you smoke?" Tyrone asks "Smoke what?" Cassie opens her purse, as he looks inside, and goes "Yeah, I'm down. Bet." They head to the parking garage.
     At The President's Room, Jack sits at the bar, as he has a shot of whiskey, and Roger Lord, owner of Lord Incorporated, based in Adam's Landing, walks over, and goes "Jack Miller?" Jack nods, and asks "So you have experience bringing down the Lorenzos of the world?" Roger laughs "Well, not really, but pick and choose wisely, and Lorenzo from what I see has some crazy going on." Jack agrees, and adds "What about a book deal, and I get the royalties?" Roger responds with a question "How about you join me, and run a division of my company here, and there's the start to bringing down Thomas Holdings." Jack asks Roger "Will I own anything in this?" Roger nods, and goes "When the time is right, you'll certainly have something. I know you are seeing your former Niece." Jack is quiet, and goes "She's helping me." Roger's phone rings, as he tells Jack "Well I'm staying at the Noland Crown, so here's my room number to discuss further." Roger writes something down, and hands it to Jack, and leaves, as Luke arrives, and asks his Friend "So you're talking to the infamous Roger Lord. You know who he's married to don't you?" Jack tells Luke "Well I'm about to get something out of my years in this crazy ass mess. Ann broke me, and over time, destroyed me. But I got something to prove to her, and I miss Miranda, but the kids don't want us together." Luke sighs "Well pal, I still sleep with Ann from time to time, but at least you have a place, and Felicia and J.R. keeps in touch, and that other one.." Jack snarls "I am still asking myself where Miranda and I went wrong with him." Luke jokes "There's always that one in every family." Jack smiles "Like Lorenzo is to his family. Filling Daddy's shoes just fine." Luke suddenly gets up, and reminds Jack "I am neutral in this, and Phillip's married to Jenny, and I'm not getting into a battle with you and choosing sides. You've become cold and bitter Jack, and you need to make peace with your kids before it destroys you. Wish I could with mine, but he left town after my Divorce from his Mother, and no word now for 15 years." Luke leaves, as Jack sits quietly, staring into space, as he makes a phone call to Lacey, which goes to voicemail, and Jack says to himself, with a buzz "I'm going to see my Granddaughter, and Ann can kiss my ass!"
     At Lena's Loft, Lena walks inside, as Sayyid sits at the table, with roses, and Lena asks her Boyfriend "When did you return? I was expecting you on the weekend?" Sayyid tells her, as he gets up, and they kiss "Willie told me I needed to be with you. She's staying with her Grandson right now. She stays busy between Adam's Landing and Southpoint Beach." Lena looks at Sayyid, and goes in a sly tone "So does somebody else, and his trips to Sugar Creek also included." Sayyid asks Lena "Are you jealous or something of Eve? Because I've told you that you have my heart." Lena holds onto him, and sighs "I worry sometimes." Sayyid kisses her, and as they head to the bedroom, lit with scented candles, assures her "I only love you Lena." They underdress each other as they make love.
    At Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lorenzo and Nikki lay in bed, as he feeds his Wife chocolates in bed, as she tells him "This is perfect. I love this!" Lorenzo pulls out a tiara, and Nikki laughs, as Lorenzo tells his Wife "My queen." At Loma Vista Lakeside Hospital, Lizzie sits at the Nurse's Station, as she reads charts, and Martin walks inside, and tells her "Looks like I'm filling in for Dr. Martinez again." Lizzie sighs with relief "Thank God, and can we discuss your Mother In Law?" Martin quips with a laugh "A pain in the ass to live with, and who enjoys stirring things up?" Lizzie asks him "Do you not like her either?" Martin responds "Felicia is my Wife, and she's her Mother, so I would like for her to move out, but I remain neutral, but Felicia has told me about her relationship with Elizabeth and all of you and none of us like it, so we support you, and Randi knows where she stands." Lizzie hugs him, and tells Martin "Thank you." Martin shrugs "No problem Dr. Thomas."
   Meanwhile at The Bluebird Manor, Elizabeth has returned, as she sits inside the den, and smokes a joint, and says to herself "Lacey, you've just messed up, and Mommy can't save your ass." Elizabeth hears footsteps, and gets up, and puts out her joint, and pulls out her pistol, as she walks into the foyer, as Randi snarls "Just like you to disrespect the house we were raised in." Elizabeth responds calmly, yet furious "Just like Jack to get someone to do something, and likely motivated by you and some promise of cash. If you think I'm losing it because I lost William, I hurt like hell, but I'll be damned if I'm about to let you set me up, and take that Casino! You sold your half, and I have the right to do whatever the hell I want with it, and it's in Thomas Holdings. Do you need some money or something?" Randi yells "I've suffered Elizabeth! Losing the bar, having a psycho for a Son, that's turned my kids against me, hell one lives with you!" Elizabeth smiles "I just love Tilly. So much like me I love her company. Down to earth like our Mama, but sure didn't take after you." Randi snides "Go to hell Elizabeth." Elizabeth tells her Sister in a blunt tone "You set yourself up your entire life to be a victim, and that episode with you and William's last alcohol relapse before we learned he was dying, that was too far. Ann and Barbara are to me more of Sisters than you could ever be considered, so I don't owe you shit, and there's the door old lady. Go booze up at Tilly's bar." Randi warns Elizabeth "I'm getting back my half, and when I do, out goes Lena. Mama would have never liked her in that office!" Elizabeth quips "Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out bitch." Elizabeth returns to the Den, as Randi looks around, and makes a phone call, and says "Meet me at Tilly's."
    At Tilly's (Formerly Randi's Place), Bo sits at the bar, and has a beer, as his Brother Evan arrives, as Bob sits nearby, as Evan tells his Brother "Think I've met myself a man." Bob, slightly buzzed, looks over at them, and says out loud "Well I'll be a son of a bitch.. I.." Bob yells "Bo! What the hell you doing?" Bo yells with joy "Damn Bob! What are you doing in town?" Bob asks Evan "So into boys?" Evan asks "Have a problem with it?" Bob tells Evan "That's up to you, but I know your Brother. I served some time in Lexington, but my best friend Wild Man William got me a state pardon a year before he died, but I didn't make it back in time to see him and thank him." Bo tells Bob "His Son helped me also, and I'm now working for the family." Bob tells him a story, as Bo, and Evan listens, as Bob goes "Lorenzo's like his Papaw. Now that man would kill on sight, so will Lorenzo, so never cross him, and sure as hell don't cross Elizabeth! I swear she hates me, and don't tell her I know you." Bo nods, and agrees, as he asks Bob "So where are you staying?" Bob tells him "At The Benjamin Lodge for the moment.." Bo tells him "Lorenzo is letting Evan and I stay in his Dad's old Cabin up the road by the lake, so hell, he'd want you to..." Bob quips "Saves me some money." Bo and Bob hugs, as Bo and Evan leaves, as Bob sits at the bar, as he sees someone and yells "Hey, over here!" The man turns, and walks over, as he tells the bartender "A cold draft beer." Bob tells the man with a tone of surprise "I'm surprised you came back here again." The man tells him "I am here for one thing, and we belong together. Barbara and me. We have a family, and she lied to her, and two weeks later, from a "visit", with Senior Thomas, Bob.." The man starts to cry, as Bob assures him "She's had it rough, but I've heard she mentions you often." The man tells Bob "Well, that does give me some hope." They hug, as the man, Bob's Oldest Brother, Hugh Jennings, tells him "And stay out of trouble Bob!" Bob laughs "Never." Hugh yells at the bartender "Bring my Brother another pitcher of beer!"
     Back at Sullivan's River Casino, Barbara, Matt, Blake, Sarah, and Cole, sitting on his Great-Grandmother's lap, as Ann sits with them, along with Tilly, as Lacey walks back inside, and tells them "I don't see Cassie or Tyrone. I worry about him." Barbara tells her Granddaughter "That man makes me so sick! I hate him for what he did to his own nephew. How do you redeem yourself from that?" Lacey takes a deep breath, as Ann quips "At least he's good for killing people, and beating the shit out of people for us. Great hitman." Barbara snaps "Well if I had it my damn way Ann, he'd be back in Lexington, but knowing him, he'll be back from what I know." Tilly looks at Blake and Sarah, as Cole holds onto Barbara, as Barbara tells her Great Grandson "You are my Valentine." Ann quips "And now we need to find you a man." Lacey stands outside, as Tilly, Blake, and Sarah walks outside, and Tilly asks them "Ready to go to the Manor Blake?" Blake tells his Mother In Law "I thought we could live with my Grandma." Sarah pleads with her Husband, holding his hand "Please? I love my Aunt Elizabeth, and she is amazing. I know the two of you will get along great!" Blake sighs "But she hates Lacey, and as for my Mom.." Sarah warns him "Don't go there." Lacey listens meanwhile, and tells them "I'm leaving to find my soon to be Husband." Lacey leaves, as Tilly walks inside to get her Grandson, as she tells Barbara "We're going to see Elizabeth. Thank you." Barbara hugs Tilly, as does Ann, J.R., and Jenny, as Barbara tells her "We're blessed." Tilly nods "Yes we are." Felicia walks over, and hugs her Sister, and tells her Great-Nephew "Aunt Felicia's got a surprise for you." Tilly asks "Want to go see Aunt Elizabeth?" Felicia asks "Same feeling I'm having?" Both answer "Mom's there." They head to the Bluebird Manor.
    Back at Lorenzo and Nikki's Mansion, Lorenzo sits on the balcony, and takes a toke from a blunt, as he hangs up his phone, and tells his Wife "Jack's trying something, or my Aunt Randi, I don't know, but Lacey's involved, and I'm about to damn stop it." Nikki, laying on the bed naked, tells him "Call that new guy you hired to go see him." Lorenzo tells her "Baby, I need to deal with this, but it can wait until tomorrow. Mama's ok, and at least she acts a little more like herself." Nikki sighs with joy "I'm glad she's coming back around." At Lena's Loft, in Lena's Bedroom, Lena and Sayyid lay next to each other, as she tells him "I have a feeling my Son will be home soon, or his white girl." Sayyid sighs "So does it mean I have to wait until tonight for more love?" Lena kisses him, and answers "Yes baby, it does." At Tilly's, Randi arrives, as she looks around, and sits at the bar, as Bob yells, in a slurred tone "Hey Miranda, as Elizabeth prefers to call you." Randi turns to him, and in a sassy tone, snaps "Go to hell Bob!" Bob laughs "Three divorces of it!" Randi stares at Hugh for a moment, and goes "Are you who I think.." Hugh nods, and tells his Brother "I'm heading to my room at The Noland Crown, so I'll see you again." Hugh acknowledges Randi as he leaves, and Bob asks Randi, noticing her anger "I am guessing.. You! Went to see your Sister? She cussed you out. Classic Elizabeth.." Randi asks Bob "What's exactly wrong with you? You seem to be enjoying this too much." Bob laughs, as he yells for another pitcher of beer, and adds "And one for Randi the shark!" Randi asks Bob "Are you asking for a duel?" Bob shrugs "I know how you play. William told me everything!" Randi and Bob head for the pool table, as Randi boldly tells him "If I win, you leave me alone. If you win.." Bob answers "Maybe we can catch up on lost time. You know, about one.." Randi warns him "Shut up." Bob makes the first shot, as they begin to play a round of pool together.
     Meanwhile at Noland Crown Plaza Hotel, Roger sits inside the lounge, as Sully walks inside, and their eyes meet, as Roger asks Sully "How's Ruthie doing not being able to see Cain. You are sure lucky we.." Sully walks over, and delivers a blistering slap across Roger's face, as she walks away, and Roger makes a phone call, and goes "I'm on my way." Roger hangs up, as he leaves the hotel. At Lena's Loft, Lena and Sayyid sit in the kitchen, as Lena smokes a blunt, and Sayyid tells her "I think it's time.." Lena sighs "You are a beast, and I love it!" Lena puts out her blunt, as they run to her bedroom, and she turns on some jazz, and they make love. Next door, Martin walks inside, and says to himself, noticing the house empty "Well Felicia, I guess you're with Tilly. and Randi's at the bar running up our tab for the month." At The Bluebird Manor, Tilly, Blake, Sarah, and Cole return, as Elizabeth sits in the den, and they walk inside, as Elizabeth greets them with a hug, and looks at Cole, and tells them "Reminds me of my baby when he was young." Tilly and Sarah smile, as Elizabeth tells her Great-Nephew "I love it that you're walking around again. Told you I'd get you back on track." Blake hugs his Great-Aunt, and tells her "If you ever want to talk about Uncle William, I'd love to hear some someday." Elizabeth assures him "Living here with me, all of you will everyday." Tilly yells 'She means it too!" Elizabeth looks at Tilly, and goes "My favorite Niece." Sarah asks "And what about me?" Elizabeth goes "You too.", as she welcomes Blake and Sarah back home although they'll be staying in Randi's former Mansion. At Sullivan's River Casino, Barbara, Ann, J.R. and Jenny sits inside the lobby, as Ann asks her Sister "Can we stop waiting for the damn spawn and we can all go back to my Mansion for drinks?" Jack sees them, as J.R., and Jenny take deep breaths, and Barbara snaps at her Former Brother In Law "Well you missed it, and now get lost." Ann asks her Ex Husband "So what's this I hear about you and Lacey working together, and likely sleeping together also?" Barbara rolls her eyes, as does J.R. and Jenny, as Jack tells them "I'm going to work for a new company, and get a percentage of ownership of my own division of Lord Incorporated! Then Thomas Holdings." Barbara boldly warns "Try, and you'll regret it." Ann agrees, as Jenny and J.R. walks off, as Jenny looks at her phone, and tells her Brother "Where could Cassie had went that she had to do so immediately. Not like her J.R.." J.R. tells his Sister "She's grown, so she can take care of herself." Jenny hugs him, and then sends her Daughter a text, as Jenny looks at it, as she lays naked inside a hotel room at Sullivan's River Casino Hotel, and goes "Time to get back downstairs to go back home." Tyrone agrees, as they kiss again after having sex. Meanwhile in the parking garage, Lacey looks at her phone, as she calls Tyrone, who has his phone off, and leaves a message, telling him "Remember tonight baby."