The Lord of the Flies

Written 8/29/03

Carly plays with Kiya fumbling around in his bassinette. Bobbies walks into the room and takes a seat. She pats the space next to her beckoning Carly over. With a strong suspicion, Carly sits next to her concerned mother.

Bobbie: "Carly. I have an issue."

Carly: "What?"

Bobbie: Well for some reason I've become child protective services. I've received calls about you."

Carly: "Calls? What calls? From who?"

Bobbie: "Uh, Jason, Robin, Zander…."

Carly: "Oh my god she is such a Bitch! Jason would never do something like that to me!"

Bobbie: "He is concerned about Michael."

Carly: "No Bobbie. Robin just wants to take Michael from me and raise him with Jason. It was her plan all along!"

Bobbie (puts her index finger to her mouth): "Quiet down. The baby is resting."

Carly: "I hate people questioning my ability to be a mother. I want Michael to be independent. I want him to have good social skills. They love him at Kelly's."

Bobbie: "Carly. When was the last time you tucked him in at night? School is about to start. Is he returning to private school next year? Is Sonny going to pay for it?"

Carly stares at Bobbie with her lips tight and trying to hold back tears. Her eyes start to well up with water. Bobbie takes her hand.

Bobbie: "This is a new experience for you I know."

Carly: "I've never done this single mother thing before. I guess I'm in denial. I guess I just believed that things could stay the same. I could live my life and let Michael discover his. Bobbie, in all honesty, I don't trust my influence on him."

Bobbie: "You know Carly in the future you could just say, 'Mom I need your help.'"

Alexis lays down on her side cuddled up in Justus' blanket. She stares at the magazines on the coffee table still in distress. As Justus walks in she sits up trying to stay awake. He hands her a cup of tea he prepared to calm her nerves. He sits next to her wrapped up in the blanket and holding her tea for warmth.

Alexis (taking a sip): "I'm so sorry."

Justus: "You need to stop apologizing."

Alexis: "What was I thinking going after Helena alone?"

Justus: "Your daughter maybe? Children tend to bring out the irrational behavior of the mother."

Justus fixes the blanket around Alexis as she yawns and wipes her eyes. She leans back on the couch. He takes her tea and sits it on the table. He puts his arms around her shoulder and allows her head to fall on his arm. Alexis closes her eyes.

Alexis (with a dragging in her voice): "Tell me what happened to Keesha."

Justus: "You're already stressed. That's in the past. We gotta fight the future and put Marcello behind bars."

Alexis: "Marcel will never really know his father. (looks up at Justus) Could you imagine living your life and knowing you were a child of hatred or at least believing so? It's not the same as Marcel, but even when Helena dies, I'll fight her evil spirit forever."

Justus: "Marcel is a great kid. He's very happy. Keesha emphasizes her love for him every single day."

Alexis (staring off into the space): "That's good that…oh my god."

Alexis starts to become frantic. She pulls herself to the edge of the couch. Justus holds her body still.

Justus: "Stay calm Alexis."

Alexis: "I need to make sure Kristina is ok. I left her with Nik and he was supposed to let her have her visit with Sonny."

Justus: "Alexis. I will check on Kristina and you will rest. We'll file a police report in the morning."

Alexis willing accepts Justus' proposal. She lays her body back down on the couch and looks up at the ceiling. Justus places the blanket on her tired frame and goes to turn out the lights. He lights a candle and places it on the coffee table. The sweet scent of vanilla travels though the room sending Alexis into a state if tranquility. She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes.

He starts from the small of her back, walks his fingers up the top, up her neck, and through her hair. He taps the tip of her nose with his finger making her close her eyes tightly and giggle softly from the tickle. Sheba trots over to them wrapped together in black satin sheets and hay. Sonny lies back as Sheba creeps up to him expecting another apple for keeping quiet and enduring the moment of Nirvana for Yin and Yang. Sonny rests his head on his forearm and picks up the apple next to him. He flashes it to Sheba and takes a huge bite bringing Sheba even closer to him. She presses her nose close to his and takes the apple out of his hand. Brenda awakens from her light sleep.

Brenda: "Sheba smells."

Sonny laughs as he watches Sheba enjoy her apple. Brenda lays her head on Sonny's chest. His warmth helps her feel safe and secure again.

Sonny: "I call it Sheba's perfume. Yea, it smells like shit, but some young stallion's attracted to it."

Gia: "Well what the hell do you expect having sex in a barn?"

Sonny and Brenda look up at Gia standing over them with her hands on her hips. They both blush, but remain in their comfort zone.

Gia: "This spot is supposed to belong to Nik and me. We created barn sex."

Brenda: "Sorry Gia. You told me about it and I couldn't resist the temptation."

Sonny: "You may have created it, but we just perfected it. Ask Sheba. I've never seen a horse blush before."

Gia: "Seriously, Stefan will be back soon so you both better watch out. Hey Sonny, I won't tell Stefan if you tell me this secret you're keeping."

Sonny: "Gia. It's not for me to tell Babe. I'm serious about that."

Sonny looks at Gia with serious eyes. Gia takes the hint and gives up.

Gia (leaving): "Get out of my barn before I rat you two out."

Brenda: "We will Gia. (turns to Sonny) What do you know?"

Sonny: "Nothing Brenda."

The flies swarm through the alley in two groups determined by Jack and Zander. They figured it would be less of an attraction if they went separate routes and met in the alley behind Kelly's. Zander is the lord of his flies, all of them trying to keep Michael calm. They all wait in front of the cellar for the other set of flies with Bruce's body lead by Jack.

They arrive. Zander and Jack open the cellar door and make sure every body at that race makes it inside Kelly's basement. First the body of Bruce carried by Ryan and Pete with a face full of tears. Then Wes, then Sam, then Brian, then Kyle, then Jamal, then Michael clinging close to Jamal, then Liz, then Livvie, then Brooke Lynn, then JR, then Lucas, then Lulu, then Georgie, then Maxie, then Tommy, then Lucky.

Jack and Zander check the area and go down into the basement rolling the motorcycle down with them. They lock the door behind them. Everyone takes a seat on a crate. Jack runs upstairs and makes sure Kelly's is officially closed for the night. He runs back downstairs and closes the top door that leads from the basement to Kelly's. The room is so quiet that water can be heard running through the pipes.

Jack: "Ok everyone. We're not leaving here until we all make a pact."

Pete: "I'm not making any fucking pacts. My best friend was murdered by that little demon."

Jamal grabs Pete by his collar. Zander and Jack pull Jamal off of Pete.

Liz: "Listen! I'm taking Michael to my studio so he can get some rest."

Jack: "No one is leaving TILL WE AGREE!"

Jack looks around the room at the scared group of people waiting in the basement for the worst to happen and trusting that somehow they can depend on each other. Pete kneels down to Bruce's body and places the sheet back over his face.

Pete: "I should go to the cops."

Zander: "The hell you will."

Lucky: "You're not selling my little cousin up the river Pete. I'll kill you myself. Bruce dug his own grave. I got the tape to prove it. He was nothing but a manipulating jerk. He was full of hate."

Pete: "He was human!"

Ryan: "Chill Pete. The damage is done. He's gone. (points to Michael now in Liz's arms) The kid's already punished. (to Jack) What are we going to do with the body?"

Pete: "You're not going to do anything Ryan except call his parents. (to everyone) You don't think he had a family? He did. He talked to his parents once a week. They're going to wonder where the hell he is. And I'm not sticking up for any of you. He's going to be buried."

Livvie: "Ok, this is going to sound crazy, but let's leave him down here and brainstorm. In the meantime, these kids need to get home Jack. It's late."

Jack: "Fine. Everyone here needs to agree to keep your mouths shut. We had the race. We left. We hung out here. We all went home. Do I make myself clear?"

Every head nods quickly. JR stands up already a little intimated by the big boys making all the decisions.

JR: "If I may interject, it would make a whole lot of sense if we left in packs. It would be too obvious if we all left at the same time. (with uncertainty in his voice) Ya know?"

Jack: "Right right. Uh, JR, you take Brooke Lynn home now. Not a word to anyone."

JR takes Brooke Lynn's hand and helps her up the stairs of the cellar and out into the dark alley. Jack turns back to the remaining crowd.

Jack: "Uh Lucas and Tommy, take Maxie, Georgie, and Lulu."

Lucas: "I'm not leaving Michael behind."

Lucky: "It's all good Lucas. I'll watch after Michael. Just go home. Don't act suspicious. (to Lulu) Hey Lulu, it should be fine. You didn't see anything tonight."

Lulu (teary-eyed): "Mom and Dad can help."

Lucky: "Not this time."

Lucky hugs Lulu. Lucas, Tommy, Lulu, Maxie, and Georgie leave not far behind Brooke Lynn and JR.

Jack: "Wes, Brian, Sam, Ryan, and Kyle, you know the drill. Get outta here. I'll see ya at the bike shop."

They too leave the cellar through the alley. Lucky takes Liz's hand with Michael sobbing and clinging to Liz for dear life. They walk upstairs and decide to take Michael to Liz's studio. Jamal storms out of the basement and practically flies to his bedroom closing his door to the madness. I

n his own world, Pete sits next to Bruce's body disillusioned by the death of his partner in crime. Jack, Livvie, and Zander remain to find a solution to their situation.

Jack: "Why don't you go home Pete? We'll deal with this in the morning."

Pete (pulls himself off the ground): "I'm staying in Bruce's room."

Pete leaves the basement and staggers up to Bruce's room. Jack, Zander, and Livvie look at each other hoping to find answers in each other's eyes.

Zander: "He can't do time for this. I can go to Hannah. She can fix this."

Jack: "No way. No way in hell are we taking this to the cops."

Zander stares at Jack on his little power trip. Even he feels weak to Jack's overbearing personality.

Livvie: "Let's discuss this later. We need to comfort Michael through this whole thing."

The door of the cellar opens. The threesome turns in fear. A scruffy looking man peaks in. Zander quickly recognizes him from the docks. To prevent the man from seeing the body, Zander darts up the stairs after him. Deacon races down the alley while Zander just yells after him.

Zander: "Hey! You! Come back here!"

He gives up on even trying to go after Deacon. His heart is too broken for Michael to make the effort. Zander leans the palms of his hands on his knees and disgorges whatever his stomach can find. Livvie comes into the alley from the basement and places her hand on Zander's back to comfort him. He sits down on the ground and leans his body against the brick building. He holds his stomach hoping the discomfort will go away. Livvie sits next to him.

Zander: "I hate throwing up. That's actually why I stopped drinking. The hangovers sucked."

Livvie: "Is this too much for you?"

Zander: "I'd sell my soul for Michael at this point. He's just a kid."

Livvie: "We're all going to be fine."

Zander (whispers to Livvie): "I don't trust Jack."

Livvie: "We've got nothing left but to trust each other."

Jack joins them outside.

Jack: "Where did that dude go?"

Zander: "I'll find him tomorrow Jack."

Jack: "I'll stay down in the basement tonight and make sure the body isn't discovered."

Ned sits at Brooke Lynn's piano flipping through sheet music. Lois sneaks in and slides onto the bench next to him. She sits the baby monitor onto the top of the piano.

Lois: "Remember that? The baby monitor."

Ned (grabs the little pink intercom and starts to fumble with it): "Wow. Those were the days. How is Kristina?"

Lois: "Well can you hear her? She's knocked out! Poor kid has had a day. Justus called and said he and Alexis have a late night ahead of them. We can keep Krissy tonight. And where the hell is Brookie?"

Ned: "She's with Lucky. He's trustworthy so everything should be fine. We could always call her cell phone."

Lois: "I guess she can be a big girl for one night. Let's discuss this baby."

Ned flashes his dimples completely embarrassed by the conversation.

Ned: "Am I that re-bound guy? The one you don't love but know you can because you did at one point and you have to stop loving another."

Lois: "Love? Who said I loved anyone other than you?"

Ned: "Lois, I know you very well. You had that look. You used to give it to me. He did something for you."

Lois: "Can we please stop focusing on him?"

Brooke Lynn and JR walk into the gatehouse. Ned and Lois stand at attention.

Ned: "It's late Brooke Lynn."

JR: "Sorry Ned. I got sick at the race. So Brooke Lynn just stayed till I was well enough to walk her home."

Lois: "So you guys didn't stay at the race?"

Brooke Lynn and JR look at each other dumbfounded not knowing what to say next.

Brooke Lynn: "Yes mom. We were there till it was over and JR got sick. So we hung out on Tommy's trampoline till he was better."

Ned: "No more late nights Young Lady. You going to be ok getting home JR?"

JR: "Yea. I'll be fine. (turns to Brooke Lynn) I'm cool. You're cool. We're cool. Later."

JR leaves the gatehouse. Ned and Lois look at each other concerned by their daughter's quiet temperament. She refuses to look her parents in the eyes.

Brooke Lynn: "If it's ok, I just wanna go to bed. Goodnight."

Lois: "Is everything ok Brooke Lynn? Kristina is in the guestroom."

Brooke Lynn: "Cool. I'll see her in the morning. Nite."

Brooke Lynn heads for her room while a suspicious Lois turns to Ned.

Lois: "She did a bad thing. This was my worst nightmare."

Ned: "What?"

Lois: "Brooke Lynn losing her virginity in the back of a yellow VW Beetle."

Ned: "With JR? You have lost your mind."

Lois: "I know my daughter's moods by now. That was the I've done something really bad mood. Don't you think JR is a little too old for Brooke Lynn?"

Ned: "Tommy and Lucas are the same age as JR."

Lois: "I've heard things I guess. Tommy seems like he's a good kid. He's Audrey's grandson and Lucas is too smart for his own good, but JR is just…he's Skye's little brother. Nothing against Skye, but…you know what I mean."

Ned: "I'll talk to Skye about JR. And we'll talk to Brooke Lynn in the morning."

Sonny and Brenda walk into the dark penthouse. Instead of turning on the lights, Sonny lights a candle. The small illumination brings a wealth of light into the room. Brenda takes a seat in the chair while Sonny dives for his Scotch. He takes a sip and smiles at Brenda satisfied by its flavor.

Sonny: "Would you like a Mimosa?"

Brenda: "No. You said you had to tell me something about tomorrow."

Sonny: "Yea. I got a call from Benny. I have a really important business tomorrow at the warehouse. I need you to stay put. I got you a new bodyguard…"

Brenda: "What happened to my old one?"

Sonny: "You'll stay here till you receive my call.'

Brenda (crossing her arms): "Sure I will."

Sonny: "You're going to make me tie you up aren't you?"

Brenda: "I'd love that."

Sonny: "I bet you would."

Sonny sits on the table. Brenda wraps her arms around Sonny kissing him to make him stop with the orders.

Brenda: "Can I sing to you?"

Sonny: "No."

Brenda: "Where is Sonny? I love Sonny. Give me Sonny. I need Sonny. S, O, Double N, Y. I'm all his. He's my kind of a guy…"

Sonny: "Happy Birthday Mr. President…"

Brenda cracks up. Sonny's phone interrupts their private moment. Sonny pulls Brenda from his lap and walks over to his phone.

Sonny: "Carly? Give me sec. (to Brenda) It's Carly."

Brenda takes the hint and makes her way upstairs. Sonny goes back to his conversation.

Sonny: "What's the trouble?"

Carly: "Can I talk to you about Michael tomorrow? You've been blowing me off."

Sonny: "I have business, but I will meet you on the docks tomorrow. I'll call you when I'm ready."

Carly: "Fine. I hope we can resolve some things."

Sonny: "I'm sure we can. Bye."

Sonny hangs up the phone and pages Johnny. He waits a couple minutes while finishing his drink. Brenda remains at the top of the stairs out of sight. Sonny looks up to see if he can see anything. Johnny walks in.

Johnny: "It's all set. Max and I will be at the docks tomorrow."

Sonny: "Carly's going to call me. The body? How'd that go?"

Johnny: "Joe dumped it. He swam as far as he could."

Sonny: "Helena is going to wonder what happened."

Johnny: "It's all good Sonny. Greg is gone and tomorrow you'll be Carly free."

Sonny: "This is what Edward wants. I'm just keeping my end of the deal. I'll see ya tomorrow."

Johnny leaves Sonny. Brenda races to the master bedroom and hops into bed. She becomes mischievous in her thoughts trying to piece together everything she's heard about Carly's murder. And how the hell is she going to help Jason while she's under lock and key. She closes her eyes and decides to sleep it off. Maybe she'll dream up a solution.

Marcello struggles tied to a chair on the yacht. Luiz ties the rope tighter while Marcello makes light of the situation.

Marcello: "Just like when we used to play cowboys and Indians."

Luiz: "Except this time, you won't be screaming for Mommy to untie you."

Luiz steps back and looks at Marcello unable to free himself. He pulls at the rope to ensure its hold.

Marcello: "Come on Big Brother. I wasn't going to hurt a hair on Ms. Davis' head."

Luiz: "I'm sure you weren't. (holding up his injured hand) This is your fault. This is me saving your ass again. This is me always saving your ass from your stupid antics. I don't wanna win this on the destruction of a woman."

Marcello: "You killed her sister. You used Ms. Barrett."

Luiz: "Kristina was a mistake. I treated Ms. Barrett with nothing but respect."

Nahyla runs into the room on a mission. She squints her eyes wondering why Luiz has Marcello tied up.

Nahyla: "What's going on?'

Luiz: "Never mind him. How can I help you? You look desperate."

Nahyla: "Luiz. I need your help. I will owe you forever."

Marcello: "You could always owe me Nadia. I'm sure you're a tomcat in the sack."

Luiz: "Ignore him and talk to me."

Nahyla: "Zander is in trouble and I need you to fix it somehow."

Luiz: "Tell me where you need me and I'll help you."

Nahyla: "Thank you. I really care about Zander."

Marcello: "Well isn't that sweet. You people falling in love all over the damn place. This shit is gettin' us nowhere. We're losing site of the goal. Nahyla, your father would die if he heard what you just said."

Nahyla: "I'm not going against my father Marcello. I just wanna help Zander this once."

Luiz takes Nahyla's hand.

Luiz: "Nahyla. Let's go. Marcello. I'll let you stew for a bit."

Liz opens the door of her studio. Michael races in and sees the blue painting. He throws himself onto the floor and stares at Liz's sky. Liz walks over to Michael and sits next to him on the floor. Lucky stays in the background not really knowing how to help Michael.

Liz: "You like that painting don't you?"

Michael continues to stare at the painting. Lucky sits on the floor and tries to help Liz break the ice.

Lucky: "We're going to fix this Michael. You didn't do anything wrong."

Liz: "Why don't we discuss something other than what happened?"

Lucky: "Michael…."

Michael (staring at the painting): "Are unicorns rare? Are they like the eagle? See her? She's flying across the sky. Her horn is made of gold. She's beautiful. I wouldn't want anything to happen to her."

Michael points to the painting and moves his finger according to the path of the unicorn he claims to see. Lucky and Liz look at each other concerned from Michael's disconnection from reality.

Liz (to Lucky): "There is no way we can do this alone. We need Kevin."

Lucky (to Liz): "It's going to be very hard, but we can do it. We can help him get over this."

Livvie walks with Zander up to his room. They walk in together. For a moment, Zander stares at his television with the racecar still on pause waiting to be driven. He turns off the TV and slumps down on his bed. Livvie sits next to him and holds his hand. The feel of her soft skin calms his nerves.

Livvie: "You think Jamal is ok? Should we check on him? He didn't say a word the whole night."

Zander: "This is all my fault. Jamal was right. It was a bad idea to let Bruce live here. I can see him yelling I told you so. I defended Bruce one night."

Livvie: "I doubt he'd blame you for this."

Zander: "He should. Livvie, I should get some sleep since Bobbie is watching Kiya. I hope to god Lucas holds up ok"

Livvie: "Is that my cue to leave?"

Zander: "Not unless you wanna stay."

Livvie: "I'd love to stay."

Zander slides his body to the top of his bed. Livvie joins him at the top. She notices a book on his nightstand. She reaches over and picks up the book. Zander curls up in his blanket and watches Livvie flip through the book.

Livvie (reading softly): "Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night, and pay no worship to the garish sun..."i

Zander (sits up, takes the book, and reads softly): "Ah, dear, Juliet. Why art thou yet so fair? Shall I believe that unsubstantial Death is amorous, and that the lean abhorred monster keeps thee here in dark to be his paramour? For fear of that I still will stay with thee, and never from this palace of dim night depart again…"ii

In the dark basement Jack sits staring at Bruce's body. He looks over at Michael's bike tattered from him having to stop the child from his reign of terror. He starts to cry at the sight of his handiwork destroyed and used as a weapon to take a life when it was meant to be an inauguration of Michael's next stage of growing up. His cell phone rings and throws off his thoughts. He answers with reluctance.

Jack: "It's Jack."

The hair on his neck stands from the cries of the scared little girl on the other side of the conversation.

Scott: "Jack Ramsey! I'm going to kill you! Get your ass over here now!"

Jack: "Huh?"

Jack listens closely to sound of Christina screaming for dear life.

Christina (screaming): "It's the man with the gun! He's coming after me! Uncle Jack!"

Jack (jumps to his feet): "Christina?!"

Scott (yelling): "What the hell did you do to her Jack?!"

Jack (frantic): "She just watched a bad movie. She's having a nightmare."

Scott: "Just get over here!"

Jack hangs up. He quickly makes sure the cellar door is locked and throws a sheet over Bruce. He skips stairs to the top and leaves Kelly's in a hurry.