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 6

This episode takes place on the same day as the two previous episodes.

SCENE ONE (The scene is the Cory-Hutchins living room. Carl and Rachel are on the sofa, talking. BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY is playing.)
CARL: I came across something that should interest you. A new art gallery recently opened in Chicago.

RACHEL: Really? What is the name?

CARL: The Tripodi Gallery

RACHEL: I'm surprised that I didn't hear about it before now. I usually keep up with these things.

CARL: Well, you've had other things on your mind. The accusations against Felicia, for one.

RACHEL: That's true.

CARL: But I'm sure the owners of The Tripodi Gallery would be delighted to present an exhibition of your works. After all, you have quite a name in the art world.

RACHEL: But it's been years since my last show.

CARL: Which is precisely why it is time, and more than time, that you had another one.

RACHEL: You are absolutely right. It is high time I had another show.
FADE OUT


SCENE TWO (The scene shifts to the backyard of the Carlino home. Sofia and Dante are building a snowman.)

SOFIA: You really like that girl, Bonnie, don't you?

DANTE: She's my best friend. She's lots of fun to play with, and she's the fastest runner in our class, and she's real good at making things with clay.

SOFIA: Does she have a lot of friends?

DANTE: Yes, but I'm her very best friend.

SOFIA: It's good to have a special friend, isn't it?

DANTE: Yes, it is, because that way you always know someone will choose you for games.

SOFIA: Yes, I remember how important that was when I was a kid.
FADE OUT



SCENE THREE (The scene shifts to BCUH. Joe, Gary, and Josie are standing near the reception desk, stunned by what they've just heard. Mr. Bennet is shaking his fist at Gary.)

MR. BENNET: You no good, worthless drunk! My daughter is dead because of you!

GARY: (covers his face with his hands) No! God, no! This isn't happening! It's a nightmare!

MR. BENNET: No, you son of a bitch, a nightmare is a dream. I'm not dreaming that my Bonnie is dead. I saw that monitor flatline. (Turns to Joe) I want you to arrest this worthless piece of trash. Isn't that part of your job, arresting drunk drivers?

JOSIE: Joe, do you have to?

JOE: Listen, Josie, why don't you go get something to eat?

JOSIE: Look, I know what you are trying to do, Joe, and I appreciate it, but you don't have to shield me from this. I'm staying right here.

JOE: All right, that's up to you. (Sighs) Gary Sinclair, you are under arrest. The charges are driving while intoxicated, and (voice breaks) involuntary manslaughter. You have the right to remain silent

(Josie stands there, crying.)
FADE OUT



SCENE FOUR (The scene shifts to the Cory-Hutchins living room. Carl and Rachel are still talking.)
CARL: How soon do you think you can have your show?

RACHEL: Ten minutes ago, the idea of having another show hadn't even occurred to me.

CARL: Well, that's true.

RACHEL: Besides, the owners of The Tripodi Gallery may not even be interested in my works.

CARL: Then the more fools they. On the other hand, they could just as easily consider your works just the thing to help the gallery to get established.

RACHEL: But I'm not sure I have enough new works ready if they do give me a show.

CARL: Why not do a retrospective?

RACHEL: That's an idea, but I'd also want to (Phone rings. Rachel picks up receiver.) Hello? (Pause) Hello? (Pause) (slightly annoyed) Is anybody there? (Hangs up.)

CARL: Who was that?

RACHEL: I don't know. They hung up without saying anything. You'd think a person would at least have the courtesy to say, "Oh, I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number." (Phone rings again; Rachel picks up the receiver.) Hello? (Pause) Hello? (Pause) Listen, whoever you are, you really need to learn some manners. Goodbye. (Hangs up.)

CARL: That's telling him... or her. (Phone rings yet again.) I'll get it this time. (Picks up receiver.) Hello? (Pause) I've asked you not to call here. (Pause) I thought we had that settled. (Pause) No, I really can't talk now. Goodbye. (Hangs up.)

RACHEL: Who was that?

CARL: Nobody important.
FADE OUT



SCENE FIVE (The scene shifts to BCUH.)
JOE: You have the right to an attorney
(A doctor in his forties approaches.)
DOCTOR: Mr. Bennet, I have some good news. Your daughter is alive.

MR. BENNET: (almost afraid to believe it) Bonnie's alive?

DOCTOR: Bonnie is alive. Now, she did sustain some injuries, and we still don't know the extent of the damage.

MR. BENNET: That doesn't matter right now. All that matters is that my little girl is still here.

JOE: Thank God.

GARY: I can't begin to tell you how relieved I am.

JOSIE: Me, too.

JOE: We're all very relieved, and very thankful. (seriously) But, Gary, you were driving while intoxicated, which all too often leads to a tragedy, just like it almost did today. So as much as I hate doing this, you are still under arrest. You have the right to remain silent
FADE OUT



SCENE SIX: CLOSING SCENE
(The scene shifts to the Cory-Hutchins living room. Rachel is no longer there. Carl is on the phone.)
CARL: Yes, she's gone out. (Pause.) No, that's not a good idea. (Pause) Because she doesn't know anything about this. (Pause) Until quite recently, I didn't think there was any reason to mention it. (Pause) Yes, we do have to do something about this situation. (Pause) No, don't come to Bay City. We'd better meet someplace else. (Pause) Perfect. We'll meet at Java Underground in Oakdale tomorrow. (Pause) Well, when, then? (Pause)Very well, a week from tomorrow, then.
FREEZE FRAME
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