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 27

This episode takes place several days after the previous one.

SCENE ONE
(The scene is Cass Winthrop's law office. Cass and Joe are inside, talking.)

CASS: So she donated a thousand dollars to the PBA, on condition that you accept a computer, but not use it for police business?

JOE: Right.

CASS: And you accepted it?

JOE: Yes, because I didn't see anything wrong with the deal, and the PBA could really use the money.

CASS: But you're having second thoughts now?

JOE: Not exactly. I mean, I know I didn't do anything unethical.

CASS: But you're afraid Commissioner Walters and our esteemed mayor could make it seem wrong?

JOE: I'm sure they'll try.

CASS: They might accuse your officers of neglecting their work in order to play games.

JOE: I've already taken care of that.

CASS: Oh? How?

JOE: My officers are only allowed to use the computer when they finish their shifts.

CASS: Good idea. So is the system working?

JOE: So far, yes. (smiles) A few of them have started a pinball competition.

CASS: And who's leading?

JOE: Last I heard, Josie was ahead by about 1500 points.
FADE OUT



SCENE TWO
(The scene shifts to the "computer room" at the 2-3. Josie is at the computer. Adams comes in. Josie quickly hides what she is working on.)

ADAMS: I didn't know your shift was over, Josie.

JOSIE: It isn't. I was just taking a quick break.

ADAMS: But Joe told us not to use this computer when we're on duty, remember?

JOSIE: (sighs) I know, but I just needed to unwind.

ADAMS: And what if Joe had walked in here just now? How do you think he would feel if he knew you were disobeying orders?

JOSIE: You won't tell him, will you?

ADAMS: What do you think I am?

JOSIE: My fellow officer, my friend, my bowling buddy, and, right now, my pinball rival.

ADAMS: Look, Josie, I know you outrank me, and I have no business telling you what to do, but

JOSIE: Remember what Joe says? That we shouldn't pull rank on each other unless it is absolutely necessary?

ADAMS: So you don't mind a little friendly advice?

JOSIE: Shoot.

ADAMS: I just don't think any of us should do anything we know Joe doesn't want us to do.

JOSIE: Because right now, what with the investigation and this news about Tito being his son, he needs our support.

ADAMS: Exactly. Joe is always there for us when we need him.

JOSIE: And now we have to be there for him. (Thinks) That's just what I'm doing.
FADE OUT



SCENE THREE
(The scene shifts to the Cory-Hutchins mansion. Carl is sitting in the living room, listening to a recording of LA BOHEME. MUSETTA'S WALTZ begins. Rachel enters the room.)

CARL: Where were you?

RACHEL: I went to see Lydia.

CARL: Alone? You really shouldn't

RACHEL: You are in no position to tell me what I should or should not do.

CARL: Well, will you tell me why you went to see her?

RACHEL: I went to demand that she give you that divorce.

CARL: And?

RACHEL: She refused.

CARL: But you went to her? Does that mean we have a chance?

RACHEL: It means that I don't want to leave our future up to her.
FADE OUT



SCENE FOUR

Several hours later
(The scene shifts to the Carlino home. Joe, Paulina, Sofia, Remy, Dante, Ryan Gabriel and Derek are seated around the dinner table.)
DEREK: I really appreciate your having me over for supper so often.

JOE: I told you, you're family.

DANTE: That's right, Uncle Derek.

PAULINA: You hear that?

DEREK: (smiling) "Uncle Derek". I like the way that sounds.
FADE OUT




SCENE FIVE: CLOSING SCENE
(The scene shifts to Josie and Gary's house. Josie and Gary are just starting supper.)

GARY: Anything interesting happen at the 2-3 today?

JOSIE: Adams almost caught me trying to find something I can use to stop the investigation against Joe.

GARY: What if he actually had caught you? Do you think he'd tell Joe?

JOSIE: I don't know. I mean, Adams wants Joe to stay as much as I do, but

GARY: But he might not do something he knew Joe wouldn't approve of.

JOSIE: You don't think I should be doing this, either, do you?

GARY: I'm not sure. I mean, what you want to do is blackmail, but then again, if Joe lost his job, it would a disaster for Bay City.

JOSIE: Exactly. (Doorbell rings.) I'll get it. (Gets up, leaves room, returns holding an envelope. She is fuming.)

GARY: What's wrong?

JOSIE: Everything! I have to testify against Joe at the hearing! (Throws envelope on floor.)
FREEZE FRAME
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