Passions Season 10, Episode 1:

The Honeymooners

Note: This script takes place after Passions' final airing on DTV. All events which transpired on the show, therefore, are presumed to have happened prior to this script. However, the author did not have access to DTV, so incongruities might arise. The basics you need to keep in mind, however, are as follows:

Ethan and Theresa were married.

Luis and Fancy were married. Fancy is now pregnant.

Kay and Miguel were married.

Paloma and Noah were married, prior to the triple wedding finale.

Alister is dead (presumably).

Antonio returned and got back together with Sheridan.

Eve and Julian are together, but not married. Along with Esme, they know that Tabitha and Endora are witches. (I'm not sure about Miguel, but I've decided to treat him as though he knows about Tabitha, Endora, Kay, and his daughter's powers.)

Juanita was caught and went to jail.

Tabitha had to give up being a witch, turn good, and become baptized in order to save the whole town.

Jessica returned briefly for Kay's wedding, but had to go back to rehab.

As for the other characters, here is what I believe their status was, so this is what is presumed to have happened prior to this story taking place:

Chad, Fox, and Grace are deceased. Chad was killed off some time ago after he was shot in cold blood by his father/grandfather(?) Alister Crane. Fox was killed by the crazed duo of Vincent (who was also Valerie in disguise) and Esme's niece, Vicki. And Grace was killed a long, long time ago in a mysterious plane explosion when she tried to come back to Harmony to reveal a secret. Grace's secret never came out on the show.

Sam and Ivy are together, but not married.

With the death of her lesbian lover, Ray, Simone kind of dropped out of sight.

Whitney left the show to raise her son alone, after Chad's death.

Gwen and Rebecca's secret about telling the tabloids Ethan wasn't a Crane came out as Gwen was to be married to Ethan. Ethan promptly dumped Gwen to marry Theresa. Gwen and Rebecca were sent to jail, but at least they found some boyfriends among the prison guards.

Katherine and Martin Fitzgerald got together and left the show long ago. I'm assuming they returned to their home in Mexico.

T.C. has been out of the picture a long time, after having had a stroke. He recovered, but Eve decided to be with Julian instead of him.

Chris left with James shortly after he realized Sheridan was hopelessly in love with Luis. His secret of having worked for Alister never came out on the show.

Beth is off the show. Though I don't recall if she is dead or alive, I'll treat her as being presumed dead like Alister.

Edna and Norma took advantage of recent legal changes allowing them to marry.

The following characters are off the show, many of them from long, long ago: David Hastings (He was hired by Ivy to claim he married Grace prior to her amnesia. He ended up falling in love with Grace for real.), Reese Durkee (a nerd and friend of Miguel's back when the show first aired) , Hank (Luis' former best friend who fell in love with Sheridan and fought with Luis for her affections. Hank unexpectedly became a hero by working with the FBI and/or Interpol to capture the drug cartel who tried to bribe him and kill Sheridan. He faked shooting Sheridan so the cartel would see, but Sheridan almost lost her life for real when she was buried alive. Hank left the show shortly after this incident. Though I think he returned for a short time, he never really had a major role and disappeared from the cast once again.), Charity (Grace's niece who always inspired jealousy in Kay; also Miguel's first and arguably one true love), Jared Casey (mysterious stranger who showed up in town and dated Theresa for a while), Spike (Jessica's former pimp and ex-husband), and Liz (Eve's hateful sister who once had a crush on Antonio and later tried to steal T.C. only because she wanted to hurt Eve).

Additional characters of my own creation may be added, as necessary, to keep the story moving, but the above were all created by the late James E. Reilly. I should also note, I'm not sure how often I'll write and post episodes, but I do have a few things planned that should take at least three or four more. But in my stories, time will move just the opposite of the way it did while Passions aired on NBC. Back then, Reilly focused on a day or two and often expanded it into a few months worth of episodes. I will show key events and let you extrapolate on what happens in between. A few weeks or even several months might pass by from one episode to the next. Also, episodes may differ in length and may be posted at various times. However, if you imagine it airing on TV for real, I envision the show as becoming more of a once a week night-time drama rather than a daily soap.

SCENE: The camera pans around to reveal a tropical island. Then, it goes through french doors which open out onto a patio. A breeze is blowing the thin white curtains all around. We see a colorful lei hanging off the bed post. Luis and Fancy are in bed together.

LUIS: So, what do you want to do today sleepyhead?

FANCY: (Stirring). I don't know. And it really doesn't matter all that much. As long as you are here. (She wiggles her way up to be propped up with him against the pillows, their heads closer together).

LUIS: You know, if you had told me we'd be here a few months ago, I would never have believed it.

FANCY: If you had told me just a day or two ago that we'd be here together (she stretches out her hand on top of Luis' while looking at their wedding rings) I wouldn't have believed it. (They both laugh lightly, clearly enthralled with each other).

LUIS: Not to mention…(Luis puts his hand over Fancy's stomach. They pause and smile blissfully for a moment, but then Luis looks startled, like he just thought of something important). Hey, look at the time! I'd better order us up a nice big breakfast. You are eating for two now.

FANCY: (Pulling him back in bed). Not so fast Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald! I hardly think either me or the baby will starve if we wait just a few more minutes. Besides. Would you take just a minute to look around you? We are in paradise here. No more Juanita trying to kill your whole family! No more aunt Sheridan trying to keep us apart. We're married now. Why don't we just relax and enjoy our honeymoon? (She starts kissing him now in between saying a word or two here and there). There'll be… plenty… of time… for breakfast…later on. (She pulls back and looks at him lovingly, still holding his head between her hands). Maybe even brunch.

LUIS: Brunch? (He is kissing her back too, saying his words slowly). I… could deal…with brunch. (Soft music starts to play as Luis and Fancy begin to make love.)

SCENE: Sheridan and Antonio stepping off a small airplane. Sheridan has on a simple, strapless pink dress with white polka-dots, a white hat with a pink band around it, and one white glove on. She puts her small white clutch under her arm, so she can put on the other glove. Her face looks happy at first, but then her smile fades a bit. She hesitates.

ANTONIO: (Sensing her concerns, and taking her by the arm). Come on. You know you can trust me.

SHERIDAN: Of course. I do. I trust you completely. It's just…well…maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. Maybe it's just all a little…too soon, you know.

ANTONIO: Sheridan, I thought we agreed. Coming back to the island where we first met would help us to reconnect. I thought that's what you wanted.
SHERIDAN: It is, Antonio. More than anything. But everyone thought you were dead for so long. I know your mother wanted to spend more time with you.

ANTONIO: Yes. And I want to see her too, believe me. But she understands. Right now, you need me more. And being here, out of Harmony, that's what's best for you. That's what's best for both of us. There'll be plenty of time for me to spend with my family, with *our* family, later on.

SHERIDAN: (She smiles again. They turn to each other, holding hands down low. They kiss briefly). Of course. Of course you are right, Antonio.

ANTONIO: I know I am. (He winks at her). Now, let's get our luggage to the hotel. I must admit, I'm kind of anxious to see some old friends there.

SCENE: Kay, Miguel, and their daughter Maria are all together at the beach. Kay and Miguel are carrying a heavy load. Kay has Maria tucked away in one arm, while the other is struggling to carry a beach ball, a floatation ring, and a picnic basket with a blanket draped over it. Miguel is carrying three lawn chairs, a beach umbrella, and a huge baby bag, with a bunch of towels draped around his neck.

KAY: Woops! (The beach ball falls down). Well, I guess this is as good a place as any to set up. (Miguel looks relieved. He drops what he's been carrying and puts one towel down for Maria to sit on. Kay immediately puts Maria down on the towel and then helps Miguel set up the other items). You know, I'm still a little disappointed we couldn't go away for a long honeymoon just yet, but this long weekend trip with Maria could be just what we need right now. (She sits down in a chair and pulls Maria onto her lap, bouncing her up and down playfully). Yes, some nice quiet family time together.

MIGUEL: You said it. No more craziness like back at Tabitha's house. (Kay nods in agreement.) And hey, it's like spending time at the gym to boot. (Miguel gestures at all the stuff they had to tote to set up at the beach and Kay frees up a hand to lightly tap him in a scolding manner. Maria is a bit restless, and she reaches out an arm towards the ocean saying "waa, waa.")

KAY: Ohhh! I know Maria can't wait to get out and splash around a bit. I just wish we could take a short break first, after such a long car ride.

MIGUEL: Well, I'm not that tired. Why don't you rest for a while and I'll take Maria out for a dip?

KAY: Are you sure? I mean you did drive all the way down here…

MIGUEL: Absolutely. I could actually stand to stretch my legs a bit.

KAY: Well at least let me put some sunscreen on the two of you first. (Miguel raises his hand to stop Kay from any further protests).

MIGUEL: Already taken care of. I put plenty of sunscreen on both of us in the hotel room while you were uh, otherwise occupied, gathering up all this stuff.

KAY: (Looking very impressed with her new husband). Well, all right then Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald. I think I'll just lay back and relax a bit. (She puts on some sunglasses and reclines back in her chair).

MIGUEL: Well you just go ahead and do that Mrs. Lopez-Fitzgerald. (He bends over to kiss her as he picks up Maria, who is now standing beside her mother, still looking anxiously towards the water. Maria carries the beach ball in her hands and Miguel pops the floatation ring over his free arm).

KAY: (Sighing and snuggling down deep into her chair for a nap, as she watches her new husband and daughter walk away together). Yesiree, a nice relaxing day at the beach, ahh…

SCENE: Crane mansion. Julian, Eve, Sam, Ivy, and Pilar are all having breakfast together in celebration of the recent weddings and escaping death at the hands of the volcano. Pilar is clearly doing most of the work, but Eve and Ivy get up and move over in her direction.

IVY: Pilar, is there anything I can do to help out? (Pilar momentarily stops her preparations, looking half-pensive, half-amused).

PILAR: Well this is certainly a switch, *you* offering to help *me* out in this kitchen. I guess things have certainly come full circle, haven't they? (Pilar and Eve share an understanding glance, but Ivy appears to take offense).

IVY: Now Pilar, you know full well you were always more than just a maid to me. You were, well, you were more like one of my closest friends really. (Pilar looks quizzically at Ivy.) Ok, ok, my *only* friend. (All three women laugh). Seriously, Pilar, if I ever treated you with any disrespect, I'm truly sorry. Money and power can do strange things to a person; I have experienced that first hand. And while I must admit I miss the money and the power somewhat, especially the money, I'm happier now than I've ever been. (Ivy lifts a cup of coffee to her lips and the women all turn to look at Sam and Julian).

EVE: (She leans over the countertop casually.) Who would've ever thought, after all we've been through, I'd be standing in this kitchen with the former Mrs. Julian Crane? And I'd be the one with Julian myself! (There is an awkward pause).

PILAR: Well I'm just grateful for all that has transpired this year, even if it did take forever in getting here. I can't believe all my children are so happy at last!

IVY: Yes, Fancy and Luis do make a lovely pair, don't they? I only wish Fox could've lived to have seen the day…(Her voice trails off a bit. Eve puts a comforting arm around her).

PILAR: I have been through much in my life. I have seen the highest highs, moments worthy of great celebration. And I have also experienced great heartaches. But nothing compares to the feeling of unbearable loss like the death of one's child. God saw fit to miraculously return all my children to me, each time I thought I had lost one of them, and I am terribly sorry he has not done the same for you. (Ivy wipes away a small tear as Pilar gives her a warm hug.)

IVY: Ah…(she pulls away from Pilar, wiping away another tear, trying to regain her composure). We had best get started on this breakfast, or those two over there are going to starve. (She gestures at Sam and Julian. The three women smile at one another and start to pull together to prepare breakfast).

SAM: (Taking a sip of his coffee). Don't look now, but something tells me we are being talked about.

JULIAN: (Half glancing over his shoulder). Ah yes, the hens have been cackling rather loudly this morning, haven't they? (The men laugh lightly together). I joke, but seriously, being with Eve has made me the happiest man in the world.

SAM: Well, I must say Julian, I really have seen a change in you recently.

JULIAN: All for the better, my good man, all for the better.

SAM: Of course. (They pause). You know, who would've ever guessed the two of us would be breaking bread together like this? We haven't always seen eye to eye, especially with me in the role of police chief and you as a member of…well, let's just say a family who certainly likes to throw its weight around in order to get what it wants. And that includes trying to control the local police department.

JULIAN: Liked, Sam, you mean liked—past tense. I'd like to think that father's demise signals a new beginning for the Crane family. A fresh start, and that includes our relationship with this town and the police department.

SAM: Very well. Let's let bygones be bygones, then. Here's to new beginnings in Harmony. (The two symbolically clink their mugs together and take a sip).

JULIAN: And I must say, I am very glad to see Ivy happier than I've ever seen her in my life. I should have never let father push me away from Eve and towards Ivy. It wasn't fair to any of us, and look at all the heartache and destruction it caused. If only I could have mustered up the courage to stand up to him.

SAM: Don't be so hard on yourself, Julian. Before Grace came into my life, there were many times when I kicked myself for ever letting Ivy go. The simple truth is, we tried our best, but Alister was just too strong for us at the time. Too much of an evil force, capable of getting absolutely anything he wanted from anyone. If I hadn't seen him being buried in the ground with my very eyes, I would have half expected him to have paid off the devil himself to return to Harmony and torment us all forever.

JULIAN: Yes, I certainly know what you mean there. (Taking in a long breath, then sighing it out). But, in the end, everything has all worked out for the best. I'm with Eve; you are back with Ivy. And as much as we'd like to get back the years we lost, well, perhaps that makes the victory of our reunions all the sweeter.

SAM: I think you might be on to something there. As you said, it is time for a fresh start in Harmony, for the Cranes, for everyone. (The two clink mugs once more as the scene fades out).

SCENE: Fancy and Luis are sitting at a table outside a café alongside the beach. We see a close up of them and the plate in front of Fancy, which has a small amount of food left on it. Fancy is now wearing a white bikini and a sheer white cover-up, with a pair of black sunglasses on top of her head. She has a very small white bag hung across one shoulder and down to the opposite hip. Luis is wearing a pair of red swim trunks.

LUIS: Are you sure you've had enough? We've got plenty left, you know. (He picks up a bowl of fruit salad and offers to put some more on her plate.)

FANCY: (Pushes her plate back and indicates with her body language that she is quite full. Meanwhile, the camera pans out to reveal several plates of leftover food on the top of the table.) Yes, I can see that. But really, honey, I've had more than enough. I'm only having a baby, not an entire army. (Luis puts the fruit down and flashes her a smile). Besides, I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get out there and have some fun. You know, before I grow as big as a house and don't feel like swimming anymore.

LUIS: Yeah, yeah, I hear you.

FANCY: Listen, I need to go to the little girl's room. Why don't you pay the check and I'll meet you back here in a few minutes?

LUIS: Sounds like a plan! (They quickly kiss goodbye and Fancy walks away. Luis takes some money out of a bag sitting beside him on the floor and picks up the check, making a motion like he is going to walk over to the nearby cash register. As he stands, a beach ball rolls over and hits his feet. A cute, blonde little girl comes over and picks the ball up.) Hey there! Careful with that ball. (She backs away but doesn't say anything. Luis looks at her with an odd intensity.) Are you having a fun day at the beach so far? (The girl is now looking down, picking at her beach ball with her fingernails, out of shyness. Luis waits a moment for an answer.) Hey, are you ok?

GIRL: My mommy says I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.

LUIS: That's some very good advice. But you can talk to me. (Luis now drops down to a crouching position, trying to look the little girl in the face.) See, back in the states, I'm a cop. In fact, I teach little boys and girls all the time about not talking to strangers. (The girl looks unconvinced.) Say, you look familiar. Have you ever been to a town called Harmony? (The girl bites her lip, and looks like she is about to speak, but we hear a voice somewhere calling, 'Twila, time to go!')

GIRL: That's my mommy. I have to leave now. (She runs away in a hurry.)

LUIS: (Calling after her.) Sure, you have fun now…(he lowers his voice a bit)…and take good care of yourself. (Fancy returns from the bathroom as the girl is running away. She is looking at her purse, trying to put some lip balm back into it. She can tell that Luis looks shaken, as he is still trying to see the little girl. He doesn't even notice Fancy's return.)

FANCY: Hey there space cadet! (She lightly taps him on the shoulder, breaking the spell).

LUIS: Hey there!

FANCY: Are you ok?

LUIS: Yeah. (He pauses and looks back in the direction where the little girl ran.) Say, you didn't happen to recognize that little girl that was just here, did you? There was something very familiar about her.

FANCY: What little girl?

LUIS: That one right there. (He points in the direction she ran, but looks confused.) Well she was there just a minute ago.

FANCY: Sorry, I didn't see a little girl at all. (She looks at her husband quizzically for a moment, but then her face brightens.) I know why she looks so familiar!

LUIS: Oh yeah? (Luis still looks confused).

FANCY: Of course. You're thinking about becoming a father, silly. (Luis forces a little laugh.) I mean, you have Marty, but you're imagining what it might be like if we had a little girl. (She rubs her tummy and smiles.)

LUIS: You must be right. That must be it! (He shakes his head and they both start to gather up their things. Luis tosses some money down on top of the check, but when he finishes, he still looks for the little girl while Fancy pokes around in their beach bag and picks it up.)

FANCY: Ready to go?

LUIS: Sure, after you.

SCENE: Antonio escorts Sheridan into a bar on the island. There is an older man wiping off the top of the bar and he doesn't notice them come in.

ANTONIO: Timmy! (Loudly.)

TIMMY (NEW CHARACTER): (Looking up.) Gosh and glory be, if it isn't my old pal, Brian! (He has a distinct Irish accent.)

ANTONIO: In the flesh, but actually, I go by Antonio now.

TIMMY: Oh do you now? Well, Brian or Antonio, welcome back, lad. (He looks over and notices Sheridan standing there.) And this beautiful young lass must be Diana. Sorry I couldn't meet you back when you lived on the island, but I had some sick relatives to attend to over in Ireland. I've heard a lot about you, though, and how you and Bri…or rather, Antonio, tied the knot.

SHERIDAN: Nice to meet you. (She doesn't correct him.)

ANTONIO: Actually, she goes by Sheridan now. And we aren't married, at least not anymore. (Timmy shoots Antonio a questioning look.) It's a long story, and one better reserved for a game of cards and a round of whiskey. (He pats Timmy on the back.)

TIMMY: Sure, sure. Well, the important thing is the two of you arrived here safe and sound. Gosh it's good to see you again. But where are my manners? Please, please, have a seat and let me get you a drink, maybe a bite to eat. You must be famished. (He takes Sheridan by the arm and leads her over to a small table, but Antonio waves an arm to decline the invitation.)

ANTONIO: Actually, if you don't mind, I'd like to take our bags up to our hotel room first. I really need to call back home, let my mother know I got here safe and sound.

TIMMY: Of course. (He winks and taps Sheridan on the shoulder as she is sitting at the table.) Such a good lad, to think of his mother, and with such a beautiful girl to distract him, no less. (Sheridan blushes at Timmy's compliment. Meanwhile, Antonio walks outside, returning with two small suitcases, and carries them through the bar into the adjoining hotel. There is a moment of silence, but then Timmy claps his hands and his face lights up a bit.) I know just what you need! A nice tropical drink and some old fashioned clam chowder, eh?

SHERIDAN: That would be lovely, but I don't want to put you to any trouble.

TIMMY: No trouble at all. The stew's just over here in the crock pot, and it comes with my wife's homemade biscuits. (Sheridan nods her head in acceptance, so Timmy puts together a bowl of stew and grabs a biscuit from behind the counter. He takes it over to Sheridan, who immediately starts picking at the biscuit, clearly lost in thought. Timmy notices her demeanor.) Now for that drink. (He prepares her drink, sticking a pineapple slice, a straw, and an umbrella in it as he speaks now.) Forgive me if I'm being too forward, but might I ask why such a lovely young couple as yourselves couldn't make a go of it? Especially since you seem rather fond of each other's company, taking a trip back here together and all.

SHERIDAN: Oh, I'm afraid that's another long story too.

TIMMY: Well, look around yah. (Timmy gestures to the empty bar.) I've got the time, if you're willing to share. This isn't exactly the height of the tourist season, you know. And if you're a friend of Antonio's, then you might as well count on being a friend of mine.

SHERIDAN: Well, basically, another man was involved. Antonio's brother actually. (Sheridan shrinks down in her chair, like she's afraid of Timmy's reaction.)

TIMMY: I see.

SHERIDAN: But it isn't what you're thinking. Not exactly. You see, I had been with Antonio's brother, Luis, for many years before I even met Antonio. Then, Antonio saved me when I nearly drowned in the ocean. I had no idea he even knew Luis, let alone that Luis was his brother.

TIMMY: Ah, well, there's no harm in that, is there? Certainly none of that was your fault.

SHERIDAN: No, I suppose not. But then Luis kind of came back into the picture and…

TIMMY:…and you were torn between the two of them.

SHERIDAN: Exactly. But then Antonio disappeared for a while and was presumed dead, so I went back to Luis.

TIMMY: So why aren't you with this Luis now?

SHERIDAN: Too many reasons to count, really. Essentially, we had a son together and he was taken from us. I allowed the loss to drive us apart and Luis moved on. He was just married in fact, last week.

TIMMY: I'm sorry to hear that, lass. I can tell it weighs heavily on your mind.

SHERIDAN: It does, sort of. I mean, I'm really glad he has found happiness and I wish him all the best, but a part of me still misses him. Or at least, I feel like I should miss him.

TIMMY: So…(taking in a deep breath)…how did you reunite with Antonio then?

SHERIDAN: That was a big surprise, and very recent as well. As I said, we all thought he had passed away in a horrible accident, until he showed up during Luis' wedding. He said he had come back for me, that he still loved me, and he believed we belonged together.

TIMMY: And what was your reaction to that?

SHERIDAN: Relief, I suppose. Excitement. I just, I just don't know quite what to think. And I certainly don't know how to feel.

TIMMY: You feel what you feel, my dear. And to me, it sounds as though you are torn between two lovers. Though you have to realize that one is no longer an option, don't you? Now that he is married and all.

SHERIDAN: Of course, but it isn't exactly what you think it is.

TIMMY: No?

SHERIDAN: No. (Sheridan pushes the spoon around in her chowder, clearly searching for words.) It was like, when I saw Antonio, I was really and truly overjoyed to see him. I had been obsessed with Luis for so long, with trying to stop him from marrying another woman, that I'd just lost all perspective on my life. When Antonio came back, pledging his love for me, and he kissed me, all my thoughts of Luis started to fade away. It was like…like everything that happened between me and Luis hadn't been real. Like I had been leading someone else's life. But Antonio, my feelings for him, those were incredibly real.

TIMMY: So then what's the problem? You're together now. Everything turned out for the best, didn't it?

SHERIDAN: I suppose so. But how could my feelings change so drastically over night? I had been so sure Luis was the one true love of my life for so long. I think I want to be with Antonio, but how can I be sure of anything anymore?

TIMMY: (He smiles at her warmly and pats her on the hand.) Don't worry too much about it. Something tells me it will all work out the way it should, one way or another. (In the background, we hear Antonio coming down the hallway and into the bar. Timmy looks up to greet him as Sheridan falls silent, visibly shaken over her recent confessions to a total stranger, albeit a kind stranger.) He returns! And I have just what you need. (He gets up to walk over to the bar again.) Some of my famous chowder and some of Laura's biscuits!

ANTONIO: Timmy, I think you just read my mind. You know I could never resist that combination. (To Sheridan.) I see you're already partaking of Timmy's hospitality. (He gestures at the bowl in front of Sheridan and then he sits down with Sheridan, who smiles as he takes her hand and kisses it.) You know, people used to drive for miles around, all over the island, every time Timmy and Laura made this for lunch. (But as Timmy brings over the bowl of chowder and Antonio focuses his attention there, Sheridan and Timmy share an intimate glance.)

SCENE: The camera is on a close up of a sleeping Kay, looking so peaceful, as soft music is playing. But gradually, we begin to hear a commotion in the background. People are saying things like, 'oh my god, look at that!,' 'I've never seen anything like that in my life!,' and 'that's amazing.' The sounds of the crowd grow louder. The music stops and we hear a sound effect like broken glass as Kay awakens abruptly. She looks up to see the crowd in front of her all gathered and looking out to sea.

KAY: (To herself.) What's going on here? Looks exciting! (Slowly she manages to push her way through the crowd so she can see for herself.) Oh my stars! (She clearly looks worried as the camera pans out to reveal a surfing baby, Maria, and Miguel close behind her, trying to catch up. It takes several tries, but eventually he manages to get a hold of Maria, who giggles with delight. Miguel starts to bring Maria back to shore. The crowd explodes with applause. When Miguel reaches the shore with Maria, he heads straight for Kay, but the crowd is surrounding them. We hear, 'what a talented little girl you have!,' 'why she's an absolute genius!,' 'yeah, a real child prodigy!' There's also a guy who tries to hand Miguel a business card, saying he is a talent agent and this could mean big things for all three of them. Kay and Miguel are really distraught.) No, no! We certainly don't want any talent agent! (But the crowd isn't dying down.) Oh! I wish everyone would just stop all this nonsense! (She raises her hands up to her face in exasperation. As she does so, pink and purple glittery sparks shoot out from her fingertips. The entire beach around her freezes, including Miguel and Maria. Kay waves her hands in front of their faces, but they do not respond. She shakes Miguel by the shoulders and suddenly he and Maria come back to life.)

MIGUEL: What, what just happened? (He looks around him with shock and concern.)

KAY: Well, first of all Maria was surfing, and…

MIGUEL: I remember that. I mean, why is everyone around us frozen?

KAY: Oh that. Yeah, I don't know. I was just so worried by their reactions that I think I somehow managed to, uhm, stop time.

MIGUEL: You stopped time? (Kay sheepishly nods her head in agreement.) Well, start it back, quick, before anyone else arrives and sees! It's bad enough that Maria just put on a show for the whole beach. We certainly don't need this adding to all the attention we're getting. Not with a special child like Maria!

KAY: Well, I don't know quite how I did it in the first place. And I certainly don't know how to undo it. (Kay, Miguel, and Maria all go over to where their things are laying, away from the crowd.) Maybe if I just…(Kay begins to make motions with her arms and hands trying to restart time.) Or maybe…(She continues making frantic gestures, but nothing happens. Finally she throws her hands up, fanning them in front of her face in frustration.) I just wish everything could go back to normal and no one would remember Maria's little surfing stunt. (The sparks come out of her fingers again. Everything starts moving. We hear the crowd's confusion as they say things like, 'what are we all looking at?' and 'yeah, I don't see anything special around here.' The talent agent says loudly, as if to reassure the crowd, 'trust me folks. I'm a talent agent. There's absolutely nothing special going on around here today. If there was, *I'd* know about it!' Kay and Miguel look at one another in relief.)

MIGUEL: Well that was a lucky break.

KAY: You can say that again!

MIGUEL: But what happens next time? I mean, I know Maria has a few powers, being your daughter and all, but I didn't know it was anything like this.

KAY: Well, she's never done anything like this before, at least not without Endora around. It would seem as though her powers are growing stronger.

MIGUEL: That's all we need!

KAY: (Trying to calm her husband down.) Ok, ok. Well it looks like everything is under control for now. In fact, if anything, I'd say her little show tired her right out. (Kay runs her hand over Maria's hair as Maria yawns in response.) Why don't you take her back to the hotel room? See if you can't get her to take a nap. Meanwhile, I'll call Tabitha and see if she might have any advice for us. (Miguel nods in agreement and walks away. Kay looks in their beach bag and digs out a cell phone. She punches in some numbers as she walks over to a secluded section of the beach, beside a couple of small shacks selling hot dogs and beach related items. Meanwhile a split screen comes up as Tabitha answers. We see close ups of Kay and Tabitha's faces in the split screen.)

TABITHA: Hello. Hello dear? I can't hear you. (We see from the split screen that Tabitha is holding her cordless phone upside down.)

KAY: Hello? Tabitha? Tabitha is that you?

TABITHA: (Finally figuring out that she needs to turn the phone around.) Oh, Kay! How are you dear?

KAY: Honestly? I've been better! Listen, Maria's been exhibiting some odd behaviors here lately. I think something must've happened to super charge her powers. And I seem to have lost control of mine, too.

TABITHA: Oh dear!

KAY: Do you know of anything that might have caused that?

TABITHA: Why would I know about it, dear? I know you and Maria have a little bit of witchery in you. But it isn't like I'm a witch or anything.

KAY: Well, no, not anymore. But you were one. For centuries even! Surely you can offer us some sort of advice on how to curb Maria's enthusiasm.

TABITHA: (Chuckling.) I? A witch? And for centuries to boot? Why surely you jest dear! Would that I could live for centuries. But alas, I'm just your typical baby boomer. Longing for the good old days of my childhood, back in the 50's. (The camera had been in on a close up of Tabitha's face in the split screen, but now it pans out to reveal that Tabitha is wearing a 50's style outfit, looking rather like Donna Reed. She's also holding an old fashioned feather duster.)

KAY: Yeah? Tabitha, are you feeling ok?

TABITHA: Why I'm feeling fine dear! But I am sorry to hear that your trip isn't going exactly as you had hoped it would.

KAY: Yeah. (Kay scratches her head in confusion.) Say Tabitha. Is there any way I could talk to Endora? I'd like to tell her hello.

TABITHA: Why that sounds like a lovely idea! She's sitting right over here on the couch, eating her milk and cookies like a good little girl. (We hear a ding in the background.) Besides, I need to get back to my casserole. (Tabitha hands the phone over to Endora, who holds it lightly in one hand while holding a chocolate chip cookie in the other. She is lightly munching on the cookie. Meanwhile, Tabitha waltzes out of the room, humming happily, and waving her feather duster around as she goes.)

KAY: Endora. Honey, it's Kay. I miss you sweetie!

ENDORA (IN BUBBLE): I miss you too, Kay!

KAY: Listen sweetie, I need you to think really hard. Has your mother been acting weird here lately?

ENDORA (IN BUBBLE): Absolutely!

KAY: (Listening intently for Endora's answer.) Endora, can you hear me? I asked if your mother has done anything strange here lately.

ENDORA (IN BUBBLE): Yes! I said yes!

KAY: (Looking confused, then appearing to figure something out.) Endora, you aren't talking in bubbles are you? You know I can't read your bubbles over the phone.

ENDORA (IN BUBBLE): Oh! Oopsie…

KAY: (Her face lighting up with an idea.) I know! Is there any way you can turn yourself into a teenager again? That way, we'd be able to have a normal conversation. (Endora raises her hands to comply, but Kay has a few words of caution first.) Oh, but don't let your mother see you! If she doesn't know she used to be a witch, she probably doesn't know you are a witch either. (Endora nods in agreement, then raises her hand again and becomes a teenager.)

T. ENDORA: Kay? It worked! Can you hold on just a second? I have an idea to keep my mother from freaking out. (Kay agrees and Endora puts the phone down.) Now let's see. (She stands back from the couch and zaps up another version of herself as a little girl. Then, she grabs the cordless phone and runs out of the room just as Tabitha comes back in.)

KAY: Endora? Endora, are you still there? You didn't get caught did you?

T. ENDORA: No…No, thankfully I didn't. Everything is taken care of. So what's up?

KAY: What's up is that my powers, and especially Maria's, seem to have been supercharged. Not to mention the fact that Tabitha seems to have lost her mind. How have things been around there since Tabitha lost her powers, by the way?

T. ENDORA: In a word, strange. She seems to have forgotten everything, her whole past. Plus, sometimes she can't even remember how to function on a daily basis. I've been very worried about her.

KAY: Any ideas as to what might be going on?

T. ENDORA: No, but I plan on finding out.

KAY: But how are you going to do that without Tabitha finding out?

T. ENDORA: Oh that's all taken care of. I zapped up a little robotic version of myself as a child. That should keep mother fooled for as long as I need it to!

KAY: Oh Endora, you're a genius! But please, give me a call as soon as you know anything. Something tells me Miguel and I are going to have a really rough time with Maria on this trip.

T. ENDORA: Sure thing!

SCENE: The Crane mansion. Sam, Ivy, Julian, Eve, and Pilar are all finishing up their celebratory breakfast, seated around a large table together.

IVY: My but its quiet around here with all the kids off on their honeymoons.

PILAR: Yes, it certainly is. I really miss everyone terribly. But at the same time, I have to admit, it is kind of nice to have a break.

EVE: Well you must just be so relieved that Juanita is behind bars at last.

PILAR: Oh you don't know what a relief it is! And it's all thanks to Sam and the excellent work of his entire department.

SAM: I'm just glad I could help, but really, I was only doing my job.

JULIAN: By the way, Theresa didn't happen to say anything about when she'd be returning from Europe did she? I'm rather anxious to see my daught…I mean, god-daughter, Jane. I have a present I'd like to give her.

PILAR: No, Julian, I'm afraid she didn't. But if I know my daughter, after the long struggle she's had to win Ethan back from Gwen, I wouldn't expect her back any time soon. In the meantime, you could always send little Jane her present by air mail.

JULIAN: No, no. I think I'd rather wait and give it to her in person, if it's all the same. It's nothing special. Just a small token of my affection, is all.

PILAR: Well I'm sure she'll appreciate it when she does see you. And I'm very glad that you and Theresa were able to get past all your hard feelings. Especially since you found out little Jane wasn't yours. Then finding out Alister had written you out of his will and the court's ruling that Alister's older will—the one naming little Ethan his heir—was still valid. So now Theresa and Ethan hold the entire estate in trust for little Ethan until he becomes of age.

JULIAN: Yes, well, father's actions were hardly a surprise to me. And in the meantime, Theresa has hired me as vice-president of Crane Industries, and acting president in her absence no less. She's invited Eve and myself to live at the mansion for as long as we'd like. Plus, I understand why she had to keep Jane's paternity a secret. Though she may not be my daughter, I do care deeply for that little girl. And Theresa did the right thing by putting Jane's safety ahead of all else. If anything, now that Theresa and Ethan agreed to make me her god-father, I believe I'll be seeing more of her. That is if they ever come back home. (Everyone laughs.) Yes, I'd like to develop a closer relationship with the whole family. After all, even though Ethan is Sam's son, biologically speaking, I did raise the boy all throughout his childhood and into adulthood. I'd like to foster a…well, a deeper relationship with Ethan as a friend, if that's all right with you, Sam.

SAM: I'd be delighted, Julian. And I'm sure Ethan would as well. I've really enjoyed getting to know Ethan over the past few years. But nothing is ever going to take away the time you spent with him as he grew up, Julian. (The two men smile warmly at each other as the table falls silent.)

EVE: My, we really need something to do now, don't we? (Everyone agrees.) If Grace were still alive, I'm sure she'd be organizing some committee right now. Planning some big fall blow out event.

IVY: (Walking over to sit in Sam's lap, and holding his hand to comfort him after the mention of Grace's name.) And no doubt making her famous tomato soup cake. (Everyone laughs again.) You know. I made fun of Grace for years for that cake. But mostly it was out of jealousy. Once I actually tried it, it wasn't so bad. Not that it compares to the wedding cakes we just had, or for that matter the pastries you can find along the Champs-Elysee, for example. (Ivy's face lights up.) Oh Sam! You know, we really should take a quick trip over to Paris. I mean, the pastries really are to die for! In fact, they make this one that…

SAM: (Interrupting.) Ivy. Remember, you're living on a cop's salary now. I'm afraid jetting off to Europe just isn't in the budget. (Ivy blushes.) Besides, now that Paloma has resigned to move to Mexico and live in the house Theresa bought for her near her aunt, and Luis still on his honeymoon, there's no way I could take the time off, even if we could afford it.

PILAR: You know. Eve just gave me a wonderful idea. None of us can afford the time or money to take a vacation right now. But that doesn't mean we can't do something wonderful here in Harmony. Why don't we plan a picnic up in the mountains around Harmony Heights? We could schedule it for a few weeks after everyone gets back in town.

EVE: That's a fantastic idea! Maybe we could even combine it with a few fund raisers, like for the community center and the local humane society.

IVY: I'd be willing to call a few of my old contacts. See if we could drum up some corporate support, if that would help.

JULIAN: Well now that the ladies are occupied, if you will excuse me, I really have a few papers I need to look over in Alister's old office. (He kisses Eve goodbye and heads off.)

SAM: And I really need to drop by the station.

IVY: (Still sitting on Sam's lap.) Oh Sam, today? The day after Kay's, Ethan's, and Fancy's weddings? I was really hoping we'd get to spend some time together.

SAM: It's only for a few hours. I just need to check on some things, make sure we have adequate staffing, and all. I'll be back in plenty of time for dinner, I promise. (Ivy reluctantly stands up, but the two are still holding hands.)

IVY: Maybe I'll even make a tomato soup cake for dessert. In honor of Grace. (Sam smiles, clearly touched by Ivy's gesture and the two hug lightly for a moment.)

SAM: Although, I think you might want to get Pilar's help on that. Cooking was never exactly your forte. (Ivy responds to Sam's teasing by trying to slap him on the butt as he scoots away and out the door.)

EVE: Now for planning the first ever Harmony Heights picnic! I'm sure it will be lots of fun. I just can't wait!

Coming up in Episode Two:

Fancy is surprised by Sheridan's odd behaviors.

Tabitha continues to exhibit some odd behaviors of her own.

Harmony's unmarried couples grow closer, as a tall, dark, and handsome stranger arrives in town.