Plan on Forever Author: me Rose: Oh, I know. And have I got a plan for you. Paul: Oh, yeah? What's that? Rose: To be in grabbing distance for about 100 years. Paul: Okay. Timeline: Takes place immediately after Paul confronts Dusty and Barbara about the phone messages at the police station. Paul finds Rose before Dusty does.
Setting: outside of Rose’s home Paul (knocking frantically on the door): Rose?! Rose?! Are you there? It’s me! Rose (opens door): Paul! Jeez, what’s wrong? Paul: Look Rose, I don’t have much time to explain. But is there someplace private besides here we can go to? It’s important that I talk to you. Rose: Hey… calm down preppie. Why can’t we talk here? Paul: Because Dusty will be looking for you. Look I’ll explain later, but will you please let me have the chance before he interrupts us? Rose: Dusty?! What does he have to do…? Paul: Please Rose (places his hands on Rose’s shoulder and looks deeply in her eyes), trust me. Rose (pauses and considers what Paul is saying): We can go to the stables at Emma’s. Come on. Setting: Emma’s stables They arrive and sit on a bench. Rose: So… what’s up? Paul: I need to play you this tape that Jack gave me. Dusty’s voice: Barbara, it's Dusty. The renovations on Rose's beauty shop are about to begin. I need that $25,000 fast. Where are you that you don't have your cell phone? (beep) Barbara, it's me again. Where are you? I've left you half a dozen messages. The money never showed up in my account. I need that money - today. Call me. Rose (disbelieving what she just heard): Why would he be asking your mother for money for my shop? How could he go to *her*…? This doesn’t make any… Paul: I confronted my mother and Dusty today. They claim that Dusty was short on money for your renovations so he went to my mother for a loan. It was evident that they were making excuses. I think that they are both up to something, but I don’t know what. You and I both know that hell would freeze over before my mother would help you. I just… I just had to tell you before Dusty could. It nauseates me so much that I can’t trust my own mother and best friend right now, but I wouldn’t be able stand it more if you got hurt. Rose (stands up and walks around, faces away Paul): I don’t get it… Why didn’t he tell me he didn’t have enough money, and isn’t he “Mr. Millionaire”? Even so, why would your ma lend him it? The only reason I can think of why your ma would give up 25 grand is to get rid of me… (thinking) Oh my god! Paul (stands up and goes to Rose): What?! Rose: I’m SUCH an idiot! OHHH… How could *that* Dustpan… (turns to Paul) There’s something I need to tell you… The other day, after we had our fight at Java, I ran into Dusty at the Lakeview. I was *so* scared and terrified that we were over and done with so he took me up his room and tried to comfort me. I don’t know how it happened, but he kissed me. And I ain’t talking about a peck on the cheek… it was… (looking guilty) Paul: He kissed you, AGAIN!? I can’t believe he… wait, why do look like you just got caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Rose: Paulie… come here and sit by me. During this whole ordeal with kidnapping your ma, he was the only one I could confide with. I let my guard down with him, and he was just, he was there for me. He made me feel so… Paul (hurt): Do you… do you have feelings for him, Rose? Rose: Dusty… he could be so charming at times. I now know why Lily and you were so close to him. But the friendship he and I cooked up? All lies and deceit! It means *nada* to me. Paul, don’t you see what he and your ma have done to us? Paul: I’m still not getting what you’re implying… Rose: I was wrong about Dusty coming into town to wreck my sis and Holden’s relationship. He came to tear *us* apart! Ever since he planted those lips on my neck… ARGH! Your ma must have somehow convinced Dusty to break us apart. That’s why he volunteered to help me with my shop, why he questioned our engagement, why he kept quiet about me kidnapping your ma, why he gave me an alibi, and why he kissed me… Paul: Dusty has been a sore subject between us… Your theory makes sense. (sigh) How could they sabotage us like this? The people I cared so much about... Rose: Oh… Paul… Paul: Rose… did they succeed? I mean… look at us now, we’re so far away from each other even though we’re just a few inches away. Rose: No! Paul! (places a hand on his cheek) Look at me. I know that I betrayed your trust when I lied to you. And lately, it seems like we’ve been having a lot of problems… (takes a deep breath) but through all that and every other obstacle we’ve faced, my love for you grows stronger and stronger. I spent all last night crying myself to sleep because I thought I lost you forever. Please say that ain’t so… I believe in love, I believe in us! Paul: You know, Lily told me that marriage is all about making choices. I told her that I chose you but also that you had to also choose me. Do you? Rose: YES! You’re the only one I need in my life. I know that now more than I know how to do my own hair! I’m *so* sorry that I lied to you, but you have to understand, I’m not sorry what I did. Paul (slips his hand within hers): Baby, I can’t blame you for what you did especially now that we know what my mom and Dusty have been up to. I’m sorry too, you know? I have been acting too protective of my mother and my concern made me act like a jerk to you. You know that you come first, right? I chose *you*. Paul and Rose kiss. Paul (sighs): What are we supposed to do now? My mom and Dusty are relentless, and they aren’t gonna give up till we’re apart, which by the way, will never happen. Rose: Oh! Well, I know *exactly* how to handle them. Paul: Oh really? Tell me how, my devious fiancée. Rose: Paul Ryan, will you marry me next week? Paul: You know, no matter what happens or who gets in our way, we always wind up together. Rose: You noticed that, too? Go figure. Paul: I don't want you to go figure. I want you to surrender. Rose: You got a white flag? We can wave it together. Timeline: Same day, afternoon (Sunday)
Setting: Emma’s stables Rose: Paul Ryan, will you marry me next week? Paul: Honey… I know how anxious you are to tie the knot, but we aren’t even close to finish planning our wedding with your renovations almost being completed. Rose: You know what? I’m not gonna worry about that. We’ll leave that up to the constructors. Which by the way, that’s on my next agenda. No way in hell am I taking one cent from Mama Ryan! Anyways… back to the point! Our wedding… it has to be perfect! We said we always wanted a May wedding, and we’re gonna have one even though it’s a little sooner than we wanted. Paul: I don’t get it. Why the rush? Rose: Your ma and Dusty will do anything to mess things up for up, and I will die before I let that happen. I won’t let them ruin the happiest day of my life so that is why we are going to have a secret wedding next week. Paul: Ummm… secret wedding? Rose: Preppie, boy do I have a plan! Listen to this. You and I are going to pretend that I didn’t believe you about your accusations against your ma and Dusty and that I refused to listen to your tape. I’ll hold Dusty at bay for awhile so that they won’t get suspicious of our wedding plans and they won’t come up with another silly scheme to break us up. Meanwhile, we’ll plan our wedding and stealthily inform our friends of this very special occasion. Once we officially become Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ryan, we get Ma and Dusty to come to our wedding, and then *finally*, they can see for themselves that *no one* can tear us apart. Paul (wraps her in him arms): You know why I love you, Rose D’Angelo? Rose: My stunning good lucks, quick mind and big mouth. Paul (chuckles): I love everything about you but most of all, your spirit and big heart. Rose: So ya ready to count the end of your bachelor days? Paul: Never been more ready. Rose: Good! Oh I’m so excited! We have to get going quickly! I say, tomorrow morning we start spreading the world starting with Ms. Walsh. We’ll tell her everything, and leave it up to her to make it happen. Her place will be great for our wedding! Remember Jake and Molly’s wedding? Paul: How can I? That’s where our first kiss took place. Rose: Mm-hmm… why don’t you remind me…? (they lean in for a kiss) Emma appears. Emma: Oh, goodness! Sorry to interrupt you two! I didn’t know you guys were down here. Rose: Oh we’re sorry, Emma. I hope we didn’t startle you too much. We should have told you that we would be here. Emma: Oh, that’s alright! I haven’t seen both of you in awhile. So tell me, what’s going on with my favorite engaged couple? Paul (turns to Rose): Should we tell her? Rose: Are you free next Sunday? Well if even if you aren’t, change of plans. Me and this handsome guy here are tying the knot at Ms. Walsh’s. Emma: Oh my! How wonderful! (she goes up to them and gives them both hugs) Tell me, why the sudden change of date? Paul: Well, my mother and Dusty Donovan have seen it fit to try to break us apart. In order for us to pull off the wedding smoothly or as smoothly as possible, we have to plan our wedding without them knowing of it or else they find any possible way to ruin it for us. Rose: Emma, you won’t say anything to anyone? Emma: No, no, of course not dear! That’s such a shame. I remember when Dusty was such a polite and good kid. Paul: Me too… Rose puts her hand in his. He smiles warmly at her, grateful for the gesture. Rose: Well, Emma, we look forward to seeing you at our wedding. Oh Paulie, our wedding! (squeals) We’ll leave soon so we won’t disrupt you anymore. Emma: Rose, please insist that Joe stay here at the farm when he comes back to Oakdale, and do remember to invite Iva. She would like to be here for you. And Paul, welcome to the family. Paul: Thank you, Emma. We’ll see you soon. Emma leaves. Rose: I guess I should get back to my place. Paul: Dusty’s gonna be there you know? Rose: Ya I know, but I can handle him. So here’s our cover up. We’ve been arguing here for awhile. I think you’re overreacting when you say that Dusty’s up to something, and I haven’t listened to the tape. You’re angry that I won’t listen to you and also because I lied to you. We aren’t exactly on good terms, but we aren’t broken up yet so that won’t cause them to break out the champagne. Sound good? Paul: Yeah, even though none of that is true at all. I gotta admit, I feel kinda uncomfortable you hanging with Dusty. Rose: You think I am? It’ll take every fiber being in me not to slap that creep! (shudder) But we gotta do what we gotta do. It’s the only way. And it’ll be worth it - to see the look on their faces when they’ve realized that they’ve failed horribly. Paul: I know… Hey, you don’t mind if I go over to Jack’s tonight and tell them about our plans? I need to tell him about what we’ve come up with, and maybe he’ll be able to shed some light on why Dusty needed to borrow money from my mother. Rose: Of course not. (kisses Paul goodbye) I love you, always and forever. Paul: I love you, too. Bye. Call me when you’re finished with Dusty. Rose: Aren't you a little bit - little bit, you know, sorry that I came into your life? I mean, I'm like a four-tire blowout on the New Jersey turnpike.
Paul: Never. My life before you was neurotic fashionists and business ledgers. I've climbed a few mountains, but being stuck here with you - I'd do it a hundred times over just for this. Timeline: Same day, night (Sunday)
Setting: outside of Rose’s home Dusty is setting at the foot of the front door, frustrated. Rose approaches the door steps. Dusty: Rose! Where have you been?! I’ve been trying to reach you for hours. Rose: Dusty - look, now’s not the greatest time. I just got in a fight with Paul, and I’m cranky. Dusty: Rose, I need to know what he said to you. You need to hear my side of the story. Paul’s… (shakes head) a bit overexcited and paranoid. I love the guy, you know, but he’s jumping into conclusions… Rose (sighs): I know… Dusty (perplexed): What do you mean you know? Rose: He started making some crazy accusations about you and Mama Ryan having an agenda. I told him that without you, Rosie’s Roller Palace wouldn’t be well… rollin’. Dusty (flabbergasted): You mean… you stuck up for me? Rose: Ya know, that wasn’t easy… he’s still up in arms about the kidnapping and me lying to him. Tell me he’s wrong, Dusty… that you aren’t in cahoots with Barbara, and that she doesn’t have a stake in *my* beauty shop. Dusty: Of course *not*! Let me explain… With all the investments I have going on, I didn’t have the hard cash in the bank that exact second. The last thing I wanted to do was to disappoint you. Yes, I borrowed money from her, but every little cent is paid back in full. Rose: Good… good. Oh… I’m so afraid that I ruined things with Paul. He’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I mean, we’re gonna talk more tomorrow, but I don’t know what I’d do if (getting emotional)… Dusty: Hey, hey… come here… (wraps her in his arms) He would be a fool to let you go. If I were him, I would never ever let you slip away from my fingers. You’re amazing Rose… Rose (getting a bit uncomfortable): Yah… umm… thanks. If you don’t mind, I’m gonna head in. I’m beat. (slowly removes herself from him) Dusty: Sure, of course. Hey, remember I’m always here if you need me. Rose: Yah… see ya. Rose finds her keys and goes into her house. Setting: Inside Rose’s home Rose (to herself): Ahhh… grr… that Dusty Donovan. (in disgust) Oh he *will* get what’s coming to him. I need to take a shower now… and burn these clothes… Setting: Outside Rose’s home Dusty dials Barbara’s cell phone. Barbara’s voice: Hello? Dusty: Hey, it’s me. The situation’s under controlled. Rose thinks that Paul’s making crazy allegations. She actually stood up for me. (chuckles) Barbara: Wow… I’m impressed. Still, you better make things happen before Paul realizes what were doing or you aren’t getting a penny. Dusty: Don’t worry… I have Rose right where I want her. (dial tone) Setting: Jack’s house Paul approaches the door and knocks on it. Jack opens the door. Paul: Hey Jack. Sorry I didn’t call, but I have some news for you. Jack: Don’t worry about it. Come on in… (Paul walks inside) Actually Carly and I have some stuff to tell. Paul (notices Carly on the couch, takes a seat in a nearby chair): Oh, Carly. I’m glad that you’re here too. I need to ask you a huge favor. But let’s get to the matter at hand… you guys first. Carly: Hi Paul. Molly called me today, and she was really frantic. She told me that a couple of days ago, some thugs attacked her in Dusty’s room. They claim that Dusty owes them a huge chunk of money. Paul: You’re kidding, right? First he borrows my mother’s money, and then we find out he’s indebt to some gangsters. Jack, he can’t possibly be a multimillionaire like he says he is. He’s been lying to everyone ever since he’s stepped foot into Oakdale. Jack: There’s definitely something fishy about him. Paul (thinking): Money… that’s what this whole thing has been about. Dusty must be so broke that he’s willing to sabotage Rose and me. Carly: What do you mean? Paul (sighs): Rose and I figured out today that my mom convinced Dusty to break our engagement. He’s been coming on to my fiancée right under my nose. (clenches fists) We just didn’t know what his motive was but now we do. My mother must have promised him a lot of cash; enough to get him out of debt. Carly (angered): Barbara Ryan strikes again! Paul, you can’t let her get away with this! Paul: I’m not. That’s part of the reason I came tonight. Rose and I would like invite you both, and also Parker, to our wedding at Lucinda’s, to take place in exactly a week. Jack: Whoa, hold on a second. Next week!? Paul: Jack, we can’t let Dusty and my mom run our lives. We figured we plan this wedding furtively so they can’t interfere. They’ll finally get what’s coming to them when they see that Rose and I are officially committed to each other. And Carly - if you don’t mind, I need to ask you something. It would mean so much to Rose if you would design her dress and Lily’s bridesmaid’s dress. I know she hasn’t asked you because you’re supposed to be taking it easy with the baby coming and that you probably up to here with Monte Carlo. Carly: Stop right there! Are you kidding me? Of course! I wouldn’t still have a job if it weren’t for her kidnapping… oh Paul, you aren’t angry at Rose for the kidnapping, are you? Paul: Don’t worry about that. We’re passed it. But Jack, my mom will try anything to get Rose convicted. Jack: Yeah I know… I was hoping that this Dusty Donovan connection would lead to something I could use. Worry about pulling off the wedding Paul. I handle it. Paul. Thank you, *both* of you for being friends that Rose and I can depend on. I was so close to losing her… I should head back now. I’ll talk to you both later. Bye. Jack: Take it easy, man. Paul leaves. Carly: Thank you, Jack. Jack: For what? Carly: For being you. Not only are you my hero, but you are everyone else’s. You’re helping exonerate Emily and Rose, and you helped salvage Paul and Rose’s relationship. Jack (shakes head): I couldn’t let Barbara do that to them. Carly: It took a lot bumps and bruises for Paul and Rose to finally get together. It’s amazing that they’ve overcome the Mother from Hell. Jack (looking deeply into Carly’s eyes): Well when someone means that much to you, you’d do anything and everything. Carly: Yeah… you do... So you wanna be my date for the wedding? You’re gonna have to share me with Parker and this little girl (pointing to her tummy) though. Jack: I’d love to. Setting: Rose’s house The phone is ringing, and Rose picks it up. Rose: Hello. Paul: Hey Rose, how did things go with Dusty? Are you ok? Rose: He has no clue, but he was getting a little touchy. Nothing a long hot shower couldn’t cure. Paul: You know I could have helped you with that shower… Rose (laughs): So you just got back from Jack’s? Paul: Yeah, but that can wait till tomorrow. We have a big day tomorrow. Rose: Mm-hmm. We almost lost each other there for a sec… Paul: The important thing is that we didn’t. We’ve never been stronger. Rose D’Angelo, you are my castle in the sky made into reality. Sweet dreams. Rose: You too. Paul: And one day, all of a sudden, it's just gonna - everything's just
gonna snap, and everything's gonna pour out. I'll be just like my father.
Aren't you gonna say - aren't you gonna say that I’m too nice, I'm too
good of a person to ever let that happen? Aren't you gonna say that, Rose?
Rose: Maybe you aren't. Looking in your eyes right now, I'm not so sure. Paul: You don't look worried. Rose: About you? I don't know if I should be yet. Paul: You need me to hold your shoes? Rose: What? Excuse me? Paul: Your shoes. You need me to hold them? So you don't break a leg when you run out of here as fast as you can? Rose: D'Angelos don't run away from anything - or anybody. And I'm not about to start now. Timeline: Monday morning (6 days till the wedding) Setting: Holden and Lily’s home Paul and Rose walk up to the doorstep hand in hand. Rose (turns to Paul): Everyone is gonna think that we’re crazy. Paul: Well… we are. (rings doorbell) Lily (opens door): Hey! My mother’s here already. Why don’t you guys come in and tell us what this is all about. They step into the living room. Holden and Lucinda are already there. Lucinda: Hello darlings! Holden: Hi Rose. Paul. The kids don’t have school today since it’s a teacher work day, but Aaron is still getting the kids up and ready. Do you want to wait for them until you guys make the big announcement? Rose: Actually… it’s probably better that we tell you guys first without the kids being here. There’s some stuff that Paul and I need to explain to all of you. Lily: Well I hope it’s good news. You guys didn’t seem in such great shape when we saw you at Java Underground. Paul: Well it’s like this - there’s good news… and bad news. Rose: Bad news is that Barbara hired Dusty to put the moves on me and break up Paul and me. Lucinda: Oh dear… not Dusty. What on earth will make him turn to that woman?! (turns to Paul) Honey, no offense. Paul: None taken. Well apparently, Dusty is not as rich as he led us to believe. Broke enough to betray us… Rose: It’s ok though… we’re still standing strong and tall. (smiles at Paul) And we really need your guys’ help though. Holden: Hey we’re here for you guys for whatever reasons. (Lily nods in agreement) Paul: Good, cuz we’re getting married… Lucinda: Sorry to spoil the good news dear, but we already knew that. Rose: … on Sunday! In fact, at your place Ms. Walsh. Lily: Wait a minute… back up you two. Paul: Lily, I love your sister, more than I could have thought possible. It hasn’t always been easy, but we’ve always been able to pick up the pieces. This thing with my mom and Dusty, that’s no different. Except for one thing. We’re sick and tired of others getting in our way. We’re grabbing our destinies with our own hands and protecting it. We can’t pull off the wedding without all of you, and it will be a disaster if my mother or Dusty finds out, hence the hurry. Holden: Looks like we have a wedding to plan… Lucinda: Oh dear! I have to make many, many calls. (goes over to Rose and Paul) Aww seeing both of you so determined, it warms my heart. (leaves to make calls) Aaron (holding Natalie and Faith) and Luke enter. Luke: Aunt Rose! What are you doing here? Rose: My Lucky Luciano! Well you see, me and Paul are getting married on Sunday at Grandma’s. You busy then? Luke: Well… I can change my plans for you, Aunt Rose. Rose: You better! Luke (to Paul): Does that mean you’ll be my uncle? Paul (bends down to talk to Luke): Mmm-hmm. You okay with that? Luke: Yeah! We need more guys in this family. Too many girls! (laughter from everywhere) Paul (turns to Rose): I should really head out to Hal and Emily’s to tell my brother. Rose: Of course! I’ll tell you what, I’ll stick around here and tell Lily and Ms. Walsh more about what we want at our wedding, and I’ll catch up to you later. (kiss on cheek) Bye. Love you. Paul: Love you too. Bye. Paul leaves. Then, Lily pulls Rose aside. Lily: Rose, you know I love you, but are you sure about this? Rose: What’s not to be sure? Lily: A few days ago, you and Paul were nearly over. Is a wedding going to fix all your guys’ problems? And going behind Barbara and Dusty’s backs… not that they don’t deserve it, but it could make things worse. How can Paul and you be so sure they won’t find out about the wedding? Rose: Lil… I know that Paul and I haven’t had the perfect relationship lately. I’ve kidnapped his mother and lied about it. I also fell for Dusty’s act, but even after all that, my life has still led me back to Paul. It’ll be taking the easy way out if we just give up now. Paul and I have discussed what went wrong with us, and we’ve never understood each other better. I promise you sis, we aren’t having this wedding just to get back at Barbara and Dusty. Paulie and me… we just want to take the first step to the rest of our lives. Dusty and Barbara may find out about it, but so be it. That’s not going to stop us. Not if I have my sister and her beautiful family there by my side. Lily (pulls Rose into a hug): Of course you’ll have us… You know that I will always support Paul and you. He’s made you so happy. Rose: Mm-hmm… best thing ever in my life! Lily: Well we have a wedding to plan… Rose: Let’s get cracking then Tiger Lily… Setting: Hal and Emily’s home Paul knocks at the door. Hal: Paul, what a surprise. Paul: Hey Hal. I’m sorry I didn’t call beforehand, but I really to talk to Will. Hal: Of course. Come on in. He’s upstairs in his room. Paul: Hi Emily. Well before I tell Will about my news, I should probably talk to you guys. Rose and I found out that my mom hired Dusty Donovan to break Rose and me apart. Hal: Oh Paul… I didn’t think Barbara was capable to do such a thing… Emily: Huh… I wouldn’t put anything past her. Hal gives Emily a “look” but Emily replies with a sweet smile. Paul: Anyways, Rose and I are tired of her trying to wreck our relationship. We’ve always planned on a May wedding, and we’re going to have one, on Sunday at Lucinda’s. You guys are invited of course. The catch to it though is that my mother and Dusty cannot find out about it so we would appreciate it if you would keep a low profile. Hal: I admire Rose’s and your determination. I’ve seen what you’ve both been through, and you guys have a great relationship going on. Emily: We would be honored to attend the wedding. I know how much Rose loves you. Paul: Thank you, both of you. Now I just have to somehow explain to my brother why I don’t want our mom to be there for my big day. Hal: I can talk to him if you want, Paul… Paul (shakes head): I owe it to my brother to tell him myself. I’m gonna go up. Paul heads up the stairs to Will’s bedroom and knocks on his door. Will is playing games on his computer. Paul: Hey buddy! Will: Paul! Hey you gotta come over here, and check out this game. It totally rocks. Paul: I would love to later, but sit down here with me first. There’s something I have to tell you. Will: Uhh… sure. Is something wrong? Paul: No, no. Not at all. I actually have a favor to ask of you. Will you be your big bro’s best man at his wedding? Will: Yah! Sure, but I thought you said that your friend Dusty was going to be it. Paul: Well I realized that much rather have my brother stand by me. I know I haven’t been around in the past and I’ve let you down before, but you’ve never done that to me. I need your support. Will: Oh it’s going to be so cool! I didn’t get to be the best man at Dad’s wedding ‘cause of Mom, but this makes up for it. So when’s the big day? Paul: Sunday. Is that alright with you because I can’t go through it without my main man? Will: I think I’m up for the challenge. Paul (chuckles): I’m glad you feel that way. There’s also something I need you to do for me. I don’t know if you know this, but Mom has some reservations about Rose. For the sake of Rose, we decided to not tell Mom about our wedding plans. The last thing I want to do is to get in the way of your relationship with Mom so if the secrecy is too much... Will: No, it’s ok. This sounds like part of a best man’s job so Mom won’t know anything about it. Mom says some stuff about Rose sometimes, but I ignore it because I like Rose and you like her. Paul, touched, hugs Will. Paul: So… show me this game. You know I’m going to kick your butt at it, right? Will: Well, you can try… Downstairs in the house, Emily had just let Rose in. Rose: Hey! I’m guessing Paul told you about the good news. All day, I’ve been glowing from head to toe nail polish! Emily (pulls Rose in a hug): It’s so great! This is just what we need. Something to celebrate about. Rose: Mmm-hhmm, so where’s my blushing groom? Hal: He’s still upstairs talking with Will. I can get him if you would… Rose: No, actually Hal, I need you to do a favor for me… Paul: Your "guy," huh?
Rose: Mm-hmm. Paul: So that's what I am? Rose: Yeah. And a whole lot more. And you know what it adds up to? Paul: You do the math. Rose: Everything. You're my everything. Paul: Well, that makes us even. Because you're definitely mine. Timeline: Monday (6 days till the wedding)
Setting: Hal’s and Emily’s home (downstairs) Rose: Thank you again Hal. I appreciate it. Hal: Anytime Rose. Barbara walks into the house. Barbara: Hello Hal, I came over here to drop some of Will’s school materials that he might need. Well if it isn’t Emily and Rose, the co-conspirators of my kidnapping together at the same place. What a surprise! Emily: Oh Barbara, just shove it. Hal: Em… (comes up to Emily and places his hands on her arms in support). Barbara, I will not allow you disrespect my wife or our guest in my own home. If you cannot act courteously, I must ask you to leave. Barbara: Very well… I just want to say hi to own son. Am I at least allowed to do that? Hal (sighs): Yes, of course… Will and Paul come down from upstairs. Will (notices Rose first): Hi Rose! Rose: Hey sweetie! Will (then notices Barbara): Mom! What are doing here? Barbara goes to hug Will. Barbara: Oh hi honey… I just came by to drop off some of your school stuff, and I wanted to wish you luck on your softball game tomorrow. But I didn’t expect to see my other son here. How lucky of me? Paul: I just came here to spend some quality time with my brother, Mom. (turns to Rose, coolly) Hello Rose. Rose (getting Paul’s drift): Paul, hi. I just came here to see Emily. I didn’t you were gonna be here. Paul (shrugs indifferently): It’s ok. Silence. Barbara: Well, well… am I sensing some problems between you and Rose, my dear? (gloats a little) It can’t be… Paul (to Will): Hey Will, why don’t you go upstairs and play that game some more? (jokingly) I’m still gonna be better at it then you, but some practice wouldn’t hurt… Will: Hey! Well I’ll show you next time. Bye Mom! (goes upstairs) Barbara: Bye honey. Paul: Let me make something clear to you, mother. I know that Dusty and you are up to something, and I will not rest till I find out what that is. (turns to Rose) Not until I prove to you, Rose, that these two people cannot be trusted. Barbara: Paul… Rose: It’s a no-brainer about your mom but Paul, aren’t you going a little overboard with Dusty? He’s your best friend. Paul: Some best friend… Can’t you see it Rose?! They are up to something, and I will prove it to you. I’ll see you all later. Paul leaves. He hides behind a bush, waiting until Barbara goes first. Hal: Ok… I think I’ve had enough for a day… Emily: Yes, Barbara. Why don’t you leave? Barbara: Oh fine, be that way. But Rose, my son will see the lying trap you truly are. Oh, by the way, I really hope that the Roller Palace will become a success. Just knowing that I had a little something to with that… And both of you, enjoy your freedom while it lasts because you will rot in jail soon. Tada! Barbara leaves. Rose: Ohh that woman! Always has to have the last say! Emily (puts hands on her shoulders): Oh, Rose. Don’t let her get to you; that’s what she wants. Rose (turns to Emily): Thanks, hon. Paul comes back in and goes to Rose. He hugs her. Paul: Sorry about my mother… Rose (brushes it off): Ehh… no matter what she says, nothing is gonna stop us from being together. Paul: That’s the D’Angelo spirit that I’ve always loved. (kisses her on her forehead) Rose: So… you told your brother. Paul: Mm-hmm. And he’s gonna be my best man. Rose: Ooo… great! I love that little guy. Well I just came here to check on you, but I should go back to Tiger Lily’s before Ms. Walsh goes overboard on our wedding. But it’s going fabulous so far! I think you will approve. You wanna come with me, and see what we’ve plan so far? Paul: Baby, I will like whatever you like. I would love to come, but I think I’m going to stick around here for a bit and spend more time with my brother. Emily: That’s a great idea! You can stay for dinner! Paul: Thanks, Emily. (to Rose) So I’ll call you tomorrow morning? Rose (kiss Paul on the cheek): I’ll be waiting. (to Hal and Emily) Bye guys! Rose leaves. Paul: So what’s for dinner? (smiles) Setting: Outside of the Lakeview, late at night - Paul just left Hal’s and Emily’s Paul is walking into the Lakeview. Stanley (note - one of the guys that’s after Dusty): Paul Ryan? Paul (stops, turns around): Yeah, why does that concern you? Stanley: Well, I would like for you to relate a message to your friend, Dusty Donovan. Paul: He’s not my friend anymore. Stanley: Hmm… nevertheless, (takes out a knife and stabs Paul in gut with it) tell Dusty that I’m tired of being patient. And don’t go to the police about this, or you will regret it. Rose: need you. You never thought you'd hear me say that, did you? You
know, you're my rock. And through all this craziness, I know that, even
if this doesn't work out, this is still gonna be there. Yeah, you and me.
I'm gettin' mushy here, but I gotta say one more thing - I gotta thank
you - thank you for stickin' by me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Timeline: late Monday night/early Tuesday morning
Setting: Rose’s home Rose walks out of her bedroom into the living room and finds that Mitzi is still up. She sits down on the couch by Mitzi. Rose: Mitzi! What are you doing?! You should be getting your ZZZ’s… Mitzi: Oh, I woke you up, didn’t I? I didn’t mean to Rosie, but I’m still planning out the floral arrangement. There’s still so much to do and not enough T-I-M-E! Rose: Hey… aren’t I supposed to be the one freaking out? Mitzi: I can’t help it! My best friend’s wedding has to be perfect. Rose: You know Mitz… for a while there, I didn’t think my wedding day would be happening. But I got as lucky as a leprechaun when Paul came into my life. And I get to share the best day of my life with my sis, Pop, the people I love and you. What more can I ask for? Mitzi: Aww.. why did you have to make me get all teary?! Phone rings. Rose: Ugh! Who would be calling at this time? (stand up and goes over to pick up the phone) Hello? Jack: Hey Rose, it’s Jack. I’m really sorry for calling so late, but I figured it would be best if I gave you a heads up. Rose: Uhh… what’s going on? Jack (sighs): I don’t know how to say this… I’m sorry Rose, but Barbara and the D.A. are forcing me to pursue with the kidnapping charges. I’m going to have to arrest you, Emily, Craig and Henry tomorrow morning… well actually today. It’s pasts 12 right now. Rose: WHAT?! No! This can’t be happening! Mitzi (walks over to Rose): What’s wrong, hon? Rose: Jack… I’m marrying Paul in 5 days! I can’t marry him when I’m in jail. Jack: Trust me. I tried to find other ways around it. Barbara made it impossible when she turned to Evelyn. I don’t want to make a huge deal about this so I’m asking you and the others to come to the police station early in the morning. Rose: Sure… yah… And Jack, thanks for trying. Jack: Hey, we’ll make it through this. Paul won’t let anything happen to you. Rose: Yah I know… well I’ll see you at the station. Rose hangs up the phone Mitzi: Rose… tell me that you aren’t going to the slammer. Rose: Mitzi, don’t you think I wish it wasn’t true?! Perfect timing that Barbara Ryan! I have to call Paul. The phone rings before Rose can make the call. Rose (answers it): Hello? Bob: Hello Rose. This is Dr. Bob Hughes. Sorry disrupt you at this time, but I have some urgent news. Rose: It’s ok Dr. Hughes. What is it? You don’t sound all too swell. Bob: Rose… It’s Paul. A security guard had found Paul, unconscious, outside the Lakeview. Someone, we don’t know who yet, had stabbed him in the stomach with a knife. Rose (tears form in her eyes as she slides down the floor): Is… h-he okay? Bob: We had a difficult time stopping the bleeding, but we mostly have it under control right now. He lost a lot of blood though. I’m confident that Paul will be alright eventually. Rose: Thank heavens! Thank you Dr. Hughes for calling me! I will be over there right now. Bob: Yes, I assumed, but I must warn you. Paul had informed me earlier today of your wedding plans so I understand the situation. Nonetheless, John has called Barbara informing her of what happened to Paul so she’ll be here too. Rose: That doesn’t matter! I’ll see you soon! Rose hangs up the phone and goes to get her purse. Mitzi: Oh… Rosie… what now? Rose (in tears): It’s… Paul. He was stabbed with a knife, and he’s at Memorial now. Mitzi: Oh honey… come here! Mitzi gives Rose a hug. Mitzi: Hey, I gonna drive you there now, ok? And you’ll see for yourself that he’s gonna be ok. Rose nods. They both leave the house. Setting: Memorial Hospital Rose and Mitzi are running down the lobby trying to track Bob, and they finally find him. Rose (out of breath): Dr. Hughes! How is he? Bob: Hello Rose. Mitzi. (nods to her) Paul is fine. Although we won’t know what happened to Paul or who was responsible for this until he feels well enough to tell us. I’m going to keep him in the hospital for 2 days for observations. He’s drained and weak from the huge blood loss so we need to monitor him as a precaution. Paul is sleeping right now, but you may see him. I ask you not to wake him though. It is critical that he rest right now. Rose: Of course! Thank you SO much again Dr. Hughes! (hugs him, to Mitzi) Mitz, I don’t know what I’d do without you. I’ll be back. Mitzi: I’ll be here waiting for you sweetie. Setting: Paul’s Hospital Room Rose walks in and sees Paul resting. She grabs a chair and sits at his bedside. Rose (stroking Paul’s face): You know…I should be mad at you for getting hurt like this right before our wedding. Who was I kidding? We couldn’t pull of this wedding without something going wrong. It’s just that you’ve always had the way of making me feel like we flying in the sky, and nothing can make us fall flat on the ground. Things weren’t suppose to fall apart this way. We were so happy at Lily’s and Hal’s. Now, you’re here in the hospital and me going to jail… I need you Paul… I need you more than ever. How can you make things right in a hospital bed? You always said that I was the strong one, but that’s far from the truth. You’re my rock. I- Barbara walks in furious. Barbara: You have NO right being here! Rose: SHHH! We are not going to talk here and wake Paul up! Rose drags Barbara by the arm and out the door. Barbara: The nerve you have! How dare you! Rose: I have every right being here. In case you have forgotten, I’m Paul’s fiancée. Barbara: The key word is FIANCEE. Paul will see the slut that you are before marrying you! Rose: For heaven’s sake! Sing a new tune Barbara! I don’t need to defend myself to you! Barbara: Maybe so, but you owe it to Paul. He loves you so much, and you can’t even possibly begin to return that kind of love. It’s outrageous how you claim to love Paul. Rose immediately slaps Barbara when hearing her last comment. Rose (seething): Don’t you DARE question my love for Paul. You can trash me however many times you want, but you are WRONG about my feelings for Paul. Open you eyes, and you will see that I would go to the moon and back for your son! Bob runs up to them to stop their argument. Bob: Barbara! Rose! This is a hospital! Both of you will keep your voices down or I will call security to escort you out. I know that you two have a difficult time getting along but for the sake of Paul, please do act civilly. If I hear another raised voice, BOTH of you will not be allowed to see Paul. Rose: I’ll call it a truce if she does. Barbara: Fine. Bob: Good. I want both of you to go home and get some rest. Since that’s not going to happen, I had the nurse bring some pillows and blankets for you. Barbara: Thank you. Rose: Yes, thanks. *** It’s 8:00 A.M. Tuesday morning. Rose wakes up and sees that Barbara is already awake. Paul is still sleeping. Rose: Any change? Barbara: No. (long pause) He looks so peaceful. Rose (clears throat): Umm… can I have a moment with Paul alone? Just a couple of minutes then I’m leaving. Barbara: You would abandon him now? Rose: In case you forgotten, you’re sending me to jail. Barbara: Because you kidnapped me! Rose: You know what? Let’s not start that conversation right now. Just give me some time alone with Paul, and I’ll be out of your way. Barbara: Fine! That’s only because I have to make a call. Rose rolls her eyes as Barbara leaves. She goes over to Paul, sits by him and holds his hand. Rose: It’s killin’ me that I have to leave you, Paulie. But I have to, so you just get better now. I’m not giving up on us. I have Mitzi and Lily working on our wedding. Nothing will stop me from marrying you. (kisses his hand) I love you, Paul. Rose leaves. Unknowingly to Rose, Paul begins to slowly open his eyes. Paul (whispers and reaches out hand): Rose? Paul: Would you love me any less? Would you let me walk away? Rose: I would never stop loving you. Paul: Well, it's the same way for me. You know, and it's not because I'm noble or heroic. I'm not. You're the strong one on this team we got here, not me. And that's why I will never let you go, because I need you. I mean, you've changed my life. You saw something in me that I never knew was there. I mean, every morning, I would wake up, and I would see your face, and your eyes - that's what kept me going. Timeline: Tuesday (5 days till Wedding)
Setting: Hospital, Paul’s room Katie walks in. Katie: Hey Paul! You’re awake. That’s good.
Dr. Bob Hughes and Barbara walk in. Barbara: Oh, honey… you’re awake! I was SO worried about you.
Bob and Katie leave. Barbara: Son, Rose along with Emily and Craig placed me in that horrible
cabin and destroyed my designs. I’m sorry, but I can’t forget or forgive
that. You understand, don’t you? You told me that you would stand by me
if it came down between Rose and me.
Barbara leaves as Margo enters. Margo: Hi Paul. How are you feeling?
Margo leaves. *** Time passes, and it’s later in the day. Bonnie and Issac walk in. Bonnie: Hey Paul. How are you feeling?
Bonnie goes up the Paul and gives him a kiss on the cheek. Bonnie: Hey, you just get better there.
Bonnie and Issac leave. Phone rings, and Paul picks it up. Paul: Hello?
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