BAY CITY FOREVER
This is a work of fan fiction, written by Rochelle Theresa Brown
for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. Characters not invented by me are the
sole property of Procter and Gamble Productions.
This work is under copyright.
BAY CITY FOREVER is rated TV-14 for an occasional mild expletive.
EPISODE 14
This episode begins on the day
the previous episode takes place.
SCENE ONE
(The scene is THE JASMINE GARDEN,* a recently-opened Chinese restaurant. Grant and Tito are sitting at a table,
talking in low voices.)
GRANT: So, have you made any headway with Sofia Carlino?
TITO: A little. I got her to agree not tell (slight pause) not to tell anyone that I'm back.
GRANT: And just how did you convince her to keep this news from her family?
TITO: I sort of suggested that it would just make them unhappy if they knew. But I've got
to tell you, it's hard trying to connect with her while I'm avoiding everyone else.
(A waiter approaches the table)
WAITER: (to Grant) It is a privilege to have you here, Your Honor.
GRANT: (speaks very graciously) Thank you.
WAITER: Are you ready to order?
GRANT: Yes. I'd like egg drop soup, and moo shu pork.
WAITER: (writing down order) Very good. (to Tito) And what would you like?
TITO: I'll have wonton soup, chicken chow mein, and spareribs.
WAITER: (writing on pad) I'll have your soup in a few minutes.
GRANT: Excellent. (Waiter walks away.)
TITO: Do you still think it was a mistake for me to tell Sofia that I became a Catholic while I
was in prison?
GRANT: Yes. What you should have done is let Sofia think that you were interested
in Catholicism.
TITO: Do you mean I should have let her think she was converting me?
GRANT: Precisely.
TITO: Well, it's too late now.
GRANT: Maybe not. There might be a way to rectify your mistake.
FADE OUT
SCENE TWO
(The scene shifts to Joe's office at the 2-3. Joe and Josie are inside, talking.)
JOE: So you've figured out what WHYDEEKAYUU2 means?
JOSIE: I think so. I think the words WHY, DEE, and KAY stand for the letters Y, D, and K.
JOE: And the letter U typed twice could stand for the letter W.
JOSIE: And the number two makes it YDKW twice.
JOE: And that would mean "You don't know where, and you don't know when."
JOSIE: So the telephone stalker, and the creep who's been sending porn to children's websites
are one and the same.
JOE: It sure looks that way. (sighs) You know, it's sad.
JOSIE: What is?
JOE: Here is someone who is good at making puzzles, and could be entertaining
and educating children, instead of trying to poison their minds.
FADE OUT
SCENE THREE
(The scene shifts to CARLINO'S. Paulina (who is obviously pregnant) and Dante are at a
table, eating.)
PAULINA: So you saw Bonnie?
DANTE: Yes, Mommy. She was sort of sad.
PAULINA: Well, you know, a sad thing happened to her.
DANTE: I know. She can't walk now. But she's still my best friend.
(Remy comes in, wheeling Ryan Gabriel in his stroller,and approaches the table.)
REMY: We had such a good time at the park.
DANTE: (to Ryan Gabriel) Did you go on the swings?
RYAN GABRIEL: (nods his head) Es. Go on s'ings.
DANTE: I bet you're hungry.
RYAN GABRIEL: Not hundry. S'eepy.
PAULINA: Did he eat?
REMY: Yes. I took along a peanut butter sandwich and a banana, and some apple juice.
RYAN GABRIEL: I s'eepy!
REMY: Should I take him home and let him have a nap?
PAULINA: Yes (leans over and kisses Ryan Gabriel) We'll be home soon.
FADE OUT
SCENE FOUR
(The scene shifts to THE JASMINE GARDEN. Grant and Tito's food has been served.)
GRANT: So you understand the plan?
TITO: Perfectly. I act like I'm sorry about having lied, and I convince Sofia that I really
do want to become a Catholic.
GRANT: No, that you want to learn more about Catholicism before you decide. Let her think
she has a hand in your conversion.
TITO: Wouldn't it be easier just to tell her who I really am?
GRANT: It would be simpler, but not best. I want the revelation to be as public as possible, so, when
the time is right, I will hold a press conference and
FADE OUT
SCENE FIVE
(The scene shifts to Joe's office at the 2-3. Joe and Josie are still inside.)
JOSIE: You know, I've been thinking about this telephone stalker.
JOE: What about him?
JOSIE: I don't think he's really dangerous. Most of them aren't, you know.
JOE: But some of them are.
JOSIE: Oh, come on. It's been weeks, and all this guy has done is make threats. He hasn't
attacked anyone yet.
JOE: And that is the operative word: "yet."
JOSIE: Still and all, I'll bet it would take just one cop to bring him in.
JOE: Josie, you're not getting any ideas, are you?
JOSIE: (a bit too innocently) Ideas? Like what?
JOE: I think you know exactly what I'm talking about, and, Josie, I want you to promise
me that you will not go after this guy or any other perp on your own.
JOSIE: How did you know (breaks off in middle of sentence)
JOE: I know you, Josie, and I've seen that look on your face before. Now, do
you promise?
JOSIE: I still think
JOE: (sternly) Do you promise?
JOSIE: (sighs) Yes, sir. I promise I won't go after this guy on my own.
FADE OUT
SCENE SIX
Ten days later
It is now May, 2003
(The scene shifts to Josie and Gary's dining room. Josie and Gary are just
finishing breakfast.)
GARY: I can't get Bonnie Bennet out of my mind.
JOSIE: I know, but at least she's finally out of the hospital. Joe told me that Dante promised to
play with her every day.
GARY: He's a good kid.
JOSIE: Yes, he is.
GARY: I'd give anything to have a little boy like that, but then, a kid deserves better than
to have a drunk for a father.
JOSIE: Don't say that. You are not a drunk.
GARY: Then what am I? Don't forget, my father was a drunk.
JOSIE: And he was also abusive. You are a human being who made a mistake, but you are
definitely not abusive.
GARY: Are you sure? Because when I thought you had cheated on me, I was angry enough to
JOSIE: (breaking into Gary's speech) But you didn't, Gary.
GARY: All right, but what if we had a child and I turned out to be an abusive father?
JOSIE: You wouldn't.
GARY: Josie, when my father abused us, he was drunk. Now how do I know I wouldn't hurt a
child of ours if I got drunk?
JOSIE: I know you wouldn't.
GARY: But I've already hurt a child.
JOSIE: It was an accident. You could never do such a thing on purpose.
GARY: How can you be so sure?
JOSIE: Because I know you, Gary. (Phone rings.)
GARY: I'll get it. (gets up, picks up phone) Hello? (pause) Cameron! Hey, bro! (Pause)
Do you really think we should take her case? (Pause) All right. I'll see you in a little while.
(Hangs up.)
JOSIE: You're going out?
GARY: Yes. (kisses her) I'll see you tonight. (Gary leaves the house. Josie opens the newspaper and
starts working on the crossword puzzle. Phone rings. Josie picks up the receiver)
JOSIE: Hello? (Screen splits to show the shadow of a man on another phone.)
MAN: I'm ready to turn myself in.
JOSIE: Who is this?
MAN: You don't know where, and you don't know when.
JOSIE: Are you on the level?
MAN: Yes. I want you to come and get me.
JOSIE: Why can't you just come down to the precinct, and turn yourself in?
MAN: Because you are going to catch me in the act.
JOSIE: So you want to turn yourself in, but first you have to be caught in the act?
MAN: Well, that would make the arrest stick, wouldn't it? Now I'll tell you where and when.
JOSIE: All right.
MAN: There's just one thing, Detective.
JOSIE: What's that?
MAN: You come alone. No backup.
FADE OUT
SCENE SEVEN: CLOSING SCENE
(The scene shifts to Foster Park. Sofia is sitting on a bench, reading a magazine. Tito approaches)
TITO: I've been looking for you.
SOFIA: (warily) Why?
TITO: There's something I need to get off my chest.
SOFIA: Then talk to a priest.
TITO: (sitting down) I can't.
SOFIA: Why not?
TITO: I just can't, that's all.
SOFIA: There's nothing so bad that you can't talk to a priest about it. Didn't the prison chaplain
tell you that?
TITO: No, because...(hesitates) because I never talked to him.
SOFIA: Are you telling me you lied about becoming a Catholic?
TITO: (looks down) Yes, but
SOFIA: (gets up, furious, and that's putting it mildly) You used my religion, my faith, which is very important to me, to try to get close to me?!
TITO: Well, yes, but
SOFIA: You are one of the lowest people I've ever met.
TITO: But I just want
SOFIA: You want what? You want to say you're sorry? Well, I don't want to hear it.
TITO: Come on, can't you just
SOFIA: Just leave me alone. (starts walking away)
TITO: (desperately) Oh, come on, don't be that way, Aunt Sofia! (claps his hand over his mouth.)
FREEZE FRAME
*The name of the restaurant has no connection
to the character of the same name.
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