Episode 127: Friday The 13th
Special Guest Stars:
MEG RYAN as Felicity Mason 1978/79 self is played by Laura Vandervoort).
JODIE FOSTER as Fallon Mason (1978/79 self is played by Emma Bell).
Special Re-occurring Guest Appearance:
MICHAEL DOUGLAS as Steven Whittaker.
Friday 13th December 2002, Hexville, Upstate, New York.
Harry and Bethany drive with Rebecca up Hexville, for Harry and Bethany's High School reunion. It's been twenty four years, since both Harry and Bethany have set foot in a place that has so many memories. Not just the school, but the town. More bad than good and the summer of 79' was ultimately a devastating point for the Marital couple. Harry found his parents murdered and Bethany was raped, which resulted in a pregnancy. But, this isn't a time to relive bad times, it's about getting reacquainted with old friends. Rebecca on the other hand, had to be convinced by her step mother to join them on their journey, as a way to clear her mind from the trauma, which occurred over a month ago. Rebecca knows how manipulative Bethany can be and is extremely guilty and hurt by the way Linda was judged and by her death too. Rebecca loved her so much, but secrets are just too great to be let out and whoever killed Linda, did her a favour...for now. And Harry is yet to discover any of them. Dominic is also attending the reunion, with wife Charlotte and daughter Deloris . Eric Lance is also aware of this, but decides to distance himself from his hometown, due to his identity change. Even if he showed up as Hank Willis, he would definitely not receive a warm welcome, because of his criminal past.
Driving into Hexville, a shiver shoots down the spines of both Harry and Bethany. Even twenty four years on, things are too familiar.
Saturday 16th December 1978, Hexville.
Jeff picks on Harry for taking Bethany to the High School Christmas dance. Harry reminds Jeff, that nobody complains when he and Hank use Carla as their own personal sex toy. Mary and Jonathan don't seem to have a problem with it, but Jeff suspects Harry may be doing it to grab Tina's attention.
Bethany is getting dressed up, when she receives a call from the police station. Marilyn has been arrested for disturbing the peace, being drunk and disorderly and for assaulting a police officer. Bethany begs Carla to collect their mother, but Carla refuses as she thinks life is too short to pick up the pieces for an alcoholic. Bethany worries that Harry may think she is standing him up, but is worried she will receive an ear ache from her mother.
The Wilsons and the Kings meet up outside the high school.
'It feels just like yesterday, I was here,' Dominic says. 'Good job I didn't come in my school uniform.'
'You mean it still fits you?' Rebecca ask.
'No chance, that uniform would probably fit Tinker Bell by now,' Dominic jokes.
'He's right, he takes King Kong Sized shoes now,' Harry teases.
'Are you trying to say my husband is hairy?' Charlotte laughs.
Harry takes a while to answer. Rebecca and Deloris manage to keep a straight face.
'No comment,' Harry bluntly replies.
Suddenly, Dominic's heart skips a beat, when he spots fifty seven year old head mistress, Mrs Robinson standing to the entrance of the school. The seduction in her office twenty four years earlier, makes him even more nervous.
'You alright honey? You look like some vampire just had a maul at you,' Charlotte wonders.
The Wilsons feel a nerve hit them, when Charlottes comment reminds them of Linda Perry's attack. Rebecca feels hurt by this and Charlotte is quick to apologise. Mrs Robinson recognises Dominic and she quickly approaches the two families.
'Well, hello Dominic King,' Mrs Robinson smiles. 'Aren't you all grown up.'
'Yeah, that's all thanks to me,' Charlotte interrupts. 'I mean look we have a daughter to show for it.'
'Mom,' Deloris gasps.
Rebecca is cheered up already and turns away giggling to herself.
'Just kidding,' Charlotte insists.
'Oh you're Dominic's wife,' Mrs Robinson replies. 'You are such a lucky woman.'
'So were you once upon a time,' Bethany whispers to herself.
After exchanging words, the Wilsons and the Kings head up to the entrance of the school and Mrs Robinson cheekily taps Dominic's ass. To Harry's surprise, Chris and Emma have showed up, so Chris can get an exclusive for the New York Times. Rebecca and Emma exchange smiles and Bethany roles her eyes.
Friday 13th December 2002, Hexville Upstate New York.
The Wilsons and Kings head into the big hall inside the school, with up to another two hundred people in a gathering. A huge Christmas tree has just been erected in the centre of the hall and is yet to be lit up. Mrs Robinson whispers in Dominic's ear before making herself scarce. Rebecca pulls Emma aside and queries if there has been anymore problems involving Eric Lance back in the city? Emma informs Rebecca, he is very unpredictable and doesn't know what to make of him, but there is no hint of him being interested in exposing her and Rebecca's one night stand. Both girls cannot understand, how he came by to know of their passion. Emma is desperate for Chris, to never to find out. Emma asks Rebecca how she is recovering from the Linda Perry attack? Rebecca hesitates for a moment, then assures Emma she is slowly getting over it. Emma asks Rebecca if she'd like to go shopping with her prior to Christmas? Rebecca is warmed by Emma's gesture and accepts. Harry, Bethany and Dominic bump into old friends and exchange conversation. Suddenly, a familiar face catches Dominic's eye. Johnson, the one time school bully. He approaches Dominic and teases that he hasn't changed one bit. He brags that he's an executive for a car company and that all the women love him. He spots Bethany and suggests that he's surprised that Bethany and Dominic weren't the married couple, not her and Harry. Charlotte doesn't feel comfortable by Johnsons gesture.
'You don't change much either,' Harry interrupts.
'Harry Wilson,' Johnson answers. 'I'm surprised to see you back in your home town, considering the old ghosts.'
'Twenty three years is plenty of time to bury old ghosts,' Harry adds.
'Of course, I heard about your brother by the way,' Johnson states. 'Shame.'
'We all make mistakes, poor bastard paid for it,' Harry figures.
'Say, how's your older sibling, e'rm , Carla isn't it?' Johnson asks.
'I haven't seen her in years,' Bethany claims. 'We had a falling out.'
'She's most probably a top class hooker,' Johnson sarcastically says.
'That's too genuine to what she has done in recent years,' Bethany thinks to herself.
Charlotte stares aggressively at Johnson, as if she is about to launch into a rage at him. Johnson smiles partially and Deloris suggest she and her mother get a drink. In walks the Mason twins, Felicity and Fallon, Mutton dressed as lamb. Chris immediately takes a picture of them and the two women approach Chris and promise him an interview, privately. His face turns red and an annoyed Emma stands by her husbands side.
'Unfortunately my husband will be indisposed in due course,' Emma blurts. 'As for yourselves, surely a little discretion wouldn't go a miss. I mean what would your grand children say?'
The twins faces drop instantly, feeling insulted, but Emma isn't scared to get anything off her chest and the two walk away. Johnson eyes are drawn to the Mason twins, but they walk straight up to Harry and start flirting with him.
'Hey sexy, remember me?' Felicity teases.
'And me?' Fallon smiles.
'How could I forget?' Harry nervously said.
'Just like old times, huh?' Fallon giggles.
Bethany and Rebecca frown.
Saturday 16th December 1978, Hexville High School Christmas Dance.
The Mason twins begin to prance around in the dance hall in the early stages of the Christmas dance. Dominic is dressed up in a suit and hopes he gets to dance with Bethany.
Harry drives to Bethany's and finds a note stating he would have to go alone, due to an emergency.
Billy is wary of Tina's intensions of going to the Christmas dance. He fears she will get it together with Harry. Since he was made aware of Tina and Hanks so called relationship, he's become very controlling. Audrey insists he cannot keep her prisoner in her own home. Greg is seen getting drunk in the local park.
Hank considers gate crashing the dance, as he believes Harry has got a chance of getting a dance from Tina.
'You start taking things personally with my brother Hank, then you and I will have serious problems,' Jeff threats.
'Aren't you forgetting, who and what you're associating yourself with?' Hank reminds Jeff. 'I didn't know family came first in your eyes.'
'Well, I must have had brain surgery in the last twenty hours,' Jeff sarcastically replies. 'And you must have hit your head in that time. In case you forgotten, you and Tina are forgone conclusion. Her daddy saw to that. If you want me on your side, you leave my family out of it and your personal issues to yourself.'
'Well, if you two are going to agree on being spoil sports, I'll do it myself,' Carla insists.
'Carla?' Jeff calls, as she walks away.
'Don't worry pretty boy, your brother is in safe hands,' Carla laughs.
Bethany collects her mother from the police station, but Marilyn is due up for community service. Bethany is devastated that she may not be able to go to the dance. She looks to the time. It's 8:10pm.
Harry sits in his car outside the school, wondering if he should go in, without his date. Suddenly, there is a knock on the window. It's Tina. Harry inform her, Bethany had something come up and had to come alone. Tina tells Harry, that her father has had her on a leash for the last few week, since her and Hank separated. She is concerned for Greg though, he has got worse in the last few weeks and may need a counsellor.
'So who's your date for tonight?' Harry queries.
'I'm like you, waiting for that special someone,' Tina whispers.
'Yeah,' Harry nods.
'If you like, you could always dance with me,' Tina offers. 'Wouldn't your parents flip?' Harry wonders.
'Who gives a shit?' Tina shrugs. 'We only live once. Anyway, we've know each other since we were seven. And you're probably the only person I can warm to right now.' 'Then what are we doing wasting time sitting here? Lets boogie,' Harry grins. Harry and Tina exit the car and hand in hand, head into the school.
Friday 13th December 2002, Hexville, Upstate New York.
Johnson asks Harry, why his once brother in law, Greg Mcquire didn't attend the Class of '79' reunion? Harry tells Johnson, that Greg was a long time alcoholic, due to some bad times he had in Hexville, with the abuse and neglect he suffered at the hands of Billy and plus he felt he didn't fit in at school, despite the attention that Tina got. Also, the way the Mcquire's were forced to run out of Hexville, didn't help matters either.
'I can't believe Tina died in the nine eleven attacks of last year,' Johnson adds.
'Yeah, she was amazing,' Harry replies. 'Tore my life apart. If it hadn't been for Bethany and Rebecca, I don't know where I'd be.'
'Did you try for more kids?' Johnson queries.
'Tina had a miscarriage nearly seven years ago. We adopted a boy called Jack, a while after, but he was kidnapped about three years and he's been missing since,' Harry explains. 'Bethany can't have kids.'
'Jesus Christ, Harry, you must be the bravest guy I know,' Johnson claims. 'Listen, I'm sorry if I seemed a little pig headed, earlier...'
'Don't apologize,' Harry insists. 'I try to be brave. Even coming back here after so long, had made me nervous. I was in fact up here a few months ago to bury Jeff, but that was only for Jeff to make peace with Mom and Dad.'
'Forgive me for asking, but how is it, that your parents murderer has never been caught?' Johnson wonders.
'You're not the first to ask and probably won't be the last,' Harry answers. 'But, to be perfectly honest, I've been asking myself that question for years.'
Dominic heads into the school corridor to search for the bathroom. He scours around and notices that the layout is different. Dominic finds the men's room and does his duty. After he zips up and washes his hands, he turns around finds Mrs Robinson stood in the doorway. She begins to flirt with him and gestures that she wants to be laid. Dominic demands she move out of the way, but she forces herself on him, he shoves her to the floor and orders her to stop trying to seduce him, just because she did when he was eighteen and walks back to the dance hall. Charlotte then smells the sense of perfume on him and his lips seem redder. Charlotte fears that her husband has been unfaithful and when she spots Mrs Robinson with her blouse suspiciously untidy and open, she grips her wine glass so tightly, it shatters. Dominic and Deloris make sure she is not hurt and Dominic insists on getting her another drink, when Mrs Robinson winks at him from a distance.
There is then an announcement, the turning on of the Christmas tree by Robinson and the Mason Twins insist on Harry to do the honours and Robinson excepts. Emma holds the camcorder while Chris speaks into it for the 'New York Times,' and Harry takes centre stage for the occasion. Charlotte turns to Dominic, prior to the turning on of the lights.
'You were a long time in the bathroom,' Charlotte hints.
'Yeah, I got lost, Dominic lies.
'Where did you get lost to?' Charlotte asks.
'Are you OK honey, is your hand...?'
'My hand is fine and so am I,' Charlotte insists.
Bethany glances to Charlotte and notices that something is not right. Harry prepares to turn on the lights and everyone applauds and Rebecca whistles.
'Here we go,' Harry calls. ' Ten seconds, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.'
Harry presses the button and the Christmas tree lights up in it colourful tone. Only for a few seconds at least, when not just the tree lights turn off, but the whole dance hall goes into darkness.
'Ah, f***,' Someone groans.
'Ho, Ho, f***** Ho,' Johnson sarcastically.
"I'm dreaming Of a dark Christmas, just like the one I ...'
'Whoever it is singing like a chipmunk, will be having a "Silent Night", if they don't shut up!' Another voice wines.
Mrs Robinson tries to assure everyone, it may just be a trip switch, due to the surge of the Christmas tree and knows where the trip switch is and will take care of it personally. Mrs Robinson tries to find her way out of the hall through the darkness and into the corridor.
'Stay close to me Charlotte, we don't want to go bumping into people,' Dominic calls. 'Charlotte? Charlotte?'
'Dad, where's Mom?' Deloris whispers.
'Probably wandered off as usual,' Dominic moans.
'Oh well it is Friday the 13th after all,' Rebecca says. 'Wouldn't you agree Bethany?... Beth? My ever loving step mother are ignoring me?...fine.'
Mrs Robinson heads into her dark office, as the full moon gazes into through the window and she takes out a torch. It works. As she turns to exit the office, Charlotte surprises her.
'You stay away from my husband,' Charlotte orders.
Mrs Robinson tries to assure Charlotte that nothing is going on, but she is not convinced, as she senses the guilt is written across her face. Mrs Robinson insists on Charlotte letting her pass, as she suggests that it's all in her mind. But, Charlotte quickly reminds her, that Dominic admitted that he had sex with Mrs Robinson in her office twenty four years ago, when he was in his last year of school and Charlotte thinks that Mrs Robinson wanted seconds.
'OK, you win,' Mrs Robinson sniggers. 'I admit it, I seduced him again and it was just like the first time and it most certainly won't be the last.'
'You want a bet on that?' Charlotte replies, feeling provoked.
'I don't know you that well darling, but if I were to bet on anything, he would make a hash on lying to your face,' Robinson grins.
'Tell me Mrs Robinson, how often after seducing my husband the first time, did you screw your other male students?' Charlotte queries.
'Probably as often as Dominic regretted getting into bed with the mother of his child, night after night, year after year.' Robinson taunts.
Charlotte is taunted by Robinson last remark, she grabs her by the throat and starts to choke her and into the dark office, Bethany enters and is shocked to see Charlotte attacking Mrs Robinson. Bethany after a struggle manages to pull Charlotte away from the head teacher. Robinson gasps for air and Bethany tries to calm Charlotte down, who is in tatters.
'He will be back for more, Charlotte, he won't resist,' Robinson torments.
'I'm gonna rip your head off!' Charlotte threats, as Bethany restrains her.
'Leave it, the bitch isn't worth it,' Bethany insists.
'Must have been hard giving up a rapists son?' Robinson cruelly remarks.
Bethany immediately sees red.
'You really wanna piss someone off tonight don't you?' Bethany adds. 'For a head teacher you really are an evil ****.'
Charlotte is stunned by Bethany's strong language, but Mrs Robinson brushes this off and shrugs her shoulders.
'Am I now?' Robinson smirks. 'Well, since we got everything off our chest, I can get back to restoring the power.'
Mrs Robinson grabs a screwdriver from inside her draw.
'Try not to blow yourself through the ceiling, a Christmas tree must cost a lot if it stands without pretty lights,' Bethany jokes.
'Just like you nearly blew Tina and yourself up in the science lab on that December night of 78'? Robinson points out. 'Was it because Harry wanted her and not you, or was it the fact her Daddy loved her and not you?' I'm guessing both.'
Bethany is so hurt by Robinsons quotes, she throws a right hook on her chin and she falls into the table. Robinsons provokes her once more and Charlotte is happy to let Bethany do it again. Robinson picks up the screwdriver and attacks Bethany with it and the two women struggle in the blackout. Charlotte can barely see how the two women are faring, as only moonlight is shining through the window. Bethany shoves Robinson backwards, who trips over Charlottes feet and falls to the ground. The two women try to see through the darkness, what has come of their former head teacher. In the moon light, blood can be seen trickling along the floor. Bethany turns her over and te screwdriver has gone right through her chest. Mrs Robinson is dead. Charlotte and Bethany shiver on the spot and wonder where they go from here. The camera focuses in on Bethany, as she stands over Robinsons body.
Saturday 16th December 1978, Hexville High School Christmas Dance.
Bethany puts her mother to bed and looks at the clock. It reads 8:45 pm. Bethany quietly leaves the house and hurries to the school dance.
'Night Fever,' by the Bee Gees begins to play at the dance. Harry and Tina seems to be having a good time. Harry reminds Tina of the last time they shared a dance together. It was at Tina and Greg's 10th birthday party and Harry gave her a pretend engagement ring and all the other kids laughed, apart from Tina.
'That's because, I wish you had asked me for real,' Tina claims.
'The next time I do ask, it will be for real,' Harry said.
Harry and Tina are about to share a kiss, when Felicity Mason comes between them and starts to force a dance out of him by putting her arms around him. Harry makes no attempt to push her away and this upsets Tina who walks away. Harry feels awkward.
'Don't worry about her, you can have me,' Felicity teases. Tina walks down the corridor in tears and runs into the science lab and breaks down crying. Carla arrives at the dance and spots Harry in dance with Felicity. Carla marches over and tells Felicity to move aside.
'Aren't you like five years too old for this dance Morrison?' Felicity answers.
'I'm not too old to let you kiss my ass, now move aside, you've had your turn,' Carla demands, pushing Felicity aside.
'You f***** whore!' Felicity shouts, walking away to find Fallon dancing with Johnson.
Carla starts dancing sexy with Harry as they get into a rhythm and they start becoming the centre of attention. Bethany enters and feels heartbroken by the sight of her sister dancing with her crush. Dominic approaches Bethany and asks her for a dance and she runs off crying, leaving Dominic hurt. The dance between Harry and Carla continues for a few minutes more. Once their dance is finished, everyone applauds and Carla plants a passionate kiss on Harry's lips.
Suddenly, there is an almighty explosion, from inside the school. Some people begin to rush out, but some rush to see where the explosion came from. One of the science labs are on fire and there's a scream from inside. It's Bethany's voice. Carla screams out for her younger sibling, as both Harry and Dominic rush into the firing inferno. The flames are quite fierce and the smoke is partially dense. Harry spots Tina unconscious amongst the debris and pulls her up over his shoulder. Dominic grabs a hold of Bethany and both teenagers drag both girls to safety. They take them outside the front entrance of the school and place them on the grass, as emergency services arrive. Carla tends to her sister. Carla is pissed that Bethany didn't stay home with their mother, but is glad she is safe. Tina regains consciousness.
'What happened?' Tina coughs. '
'You're going to be alright, there was an accident,' Harry assures.
Dominic tries to comfort Bethany, but she seems more interested in going home. Carla helps to her to the ambulance. Hank and Jeff show up and Hank is pained to see Harry comforting Tina.
'What were you and Bethany doing in there?' Harry asks.
'I don't know, my minds a blank,' Tina says. 'Please, hold me Harry.' Bethany stares over to Harry and Tina and realizes, Tina may have her man.
Friday 13th December 2002, Hexville. Class Of '79' reunion.
Twenty or so minutes have passed, since the power cut and the whole school is still in darkness. Harry considers finding the fuse box himself and get the lights back on, as everyone is getting anxious and frustrated. Suddenly, they turn back on and the huge Christmas tree lights up in the gym and everybody applauds. Dominic and Deloris are relieved relieved to see Charlotte by the entrance to the gym. They notice she is rather shaken. That's due to the fact, she has been involved in an accidental killing of the head teacher Mrs Robinson. Dominic asks her if she is OK? Charlotte claims she went to the bathroom, as she felt sick. Harry queries Bethany's whereabouts in the blackout? She says she went to check on Charlotte, because she felt sick.
'I see Friday the 13th, hasn't been so unlucky after all,' Bethany says, pointing to the Christmas tree.
'Your husband has that special touch Bethany,' Felicity interrupts grasping a glass of red wine. 'He can light a woman's fire, as well as a Christmas tree.'
'Is that speaking from experience or from a fantasy?' Bethany replies.
Felicity raises he eyebrow and places the glass down in front of Bethany, before heading to the bathroom. Bethany glances over to Charlotte, who is being comforted by Deloris. Deloris stares back at Bethany worryingly and Deloris insists on taking her outside to get some fresh air. Dominic suspects something is not right, by the way Charlotte and Bethany looked at each other. Bethany turns away. Fallon Mason stands alongside her, almost drunk.
'Just think, it was almost exactly twenty four years ago, since you and Tina Mcquire were in that lab explosion,' Fallon blurts.
'Thanks for the reminder,' Bethany sarcastically said.
'Tell me, what really happened that night?' Fallon queries.
'It's history, we both survived,' Bethany adds.
'Mind you, a lot of people thought you deliberately caused that explosion, because you were terrified that Tina would take Harry from you,' Fallon claims.
'There was no proof of that,' Bethany grunts.
'So you don't deny it?'
'What do you want?'
'Did it hurt, because Harry didn't love you? Or because Tina didn't love you either?
Saturday 16th December 1978, Hexville Medical Center.
It's an hour since the science lab explosion. Bethany sits up in her hospital bed, with Carla by her side. The nurse puts stitches in Bethany's leg and when the nurse asks, where her mother is, Bethany claims that her mother isn't well enough to leave home.
Audrey and Billy rush to the hospital to see their daughter, who is recovering and are shocked to see Harry by her side. Tina asks where Greg is? Audrey tells Tina that he has been missing for hours. Tina points out that Harry rescued her from the fire, but doesn't remember much before that. Mary and Jonathan are happy to see their son safe, but it's awkward for the majority of the Wilson Mcquire family fold to be in the same room as one another. Jeff is happy his brother is safe. Hank watches from a distance and then he spots Carla leaving Bethany's room, with the nurse. Hank waits for her to leave and he proceeds to Bethany's room. She is curious as to what he wants. Tina wants to be close friends with Harry and her parents are willing to accept it, but Billy insists she doesn't associate herself with Jeff, who's best friends with Hank. Tina assures Billy, that Harry is his own person. Suddenly, Greg stumbles into Tina's room.
'Greg, thank God you're alright,' Tina smiles.
Greg walks over and kisses his twin sister on the forehead and hugs her. Billy storms round her bedside and grabs his son by the scruff.
'You little f***** waste of space,' Billy rages. 'You're getting pissed and your sister is in hospital. Didn't I teach you any respect?' 'Obviously not,' Greg slurs.
'Greg, Tina had us with her hearts in out throats, but you have had us going out of our bloody minds,' Audrey sighs. '
You maybe, but him, I'll be surprised if he cared about anyone, but himself,' Greg moans. '
If you want to ruin your life go ahead, but not under my roof,' Billy slams.
'We're not gonna let him Billy, he's our son,' Audrey demands.
'Whatever, I'm getting a coffee,' Billy seethes. Billy storms out, as Greg slumps into a chair.
Carla spots Hank leaving Bethany's room.
'Social visit was it?' Carla asks.
'Course it was, what did you think I was doing?' Hank snaps.
'In case you get silly ideas into your head, it's not her style,' Carla argues.
'Silly ideas? Sorry Carla, but I'm not with you.'
'I may be your c**k sucker at weekends, but if you try bullying my sister, because of your so called dying love for Tina, then I may consider breaking it off and shoving it down your throat,' Carla threats.
Billy and Jonathan have a confrontation in the waiting room. Billy accuses Jonathan of not teaching Jeff right from wrong and that he and Otto have been plots to cover up crimes for his offspring. Mary also gets involved in the argument.
'Right from wrong?' Mary interrupts. 'I'm surprised poor Greg hasn't had brain damage to know between right and wrong, considering.'
'You've been listening to my wife too long,' Billy laughs.
'I don't know what it is about Sunday nights in your house, but it seems he has this knack of bashing into cupboard doors,' Mary said. '
'Call yourself a lawyer? You're more criminal than my eldest will ever be,' Jonathan figures.
'We'll see. In time, I'll expose you, that brazen lawyer of yours and that bent policeman Kray, for what you really are.' Billy storms off.
Carla re- enters Bethany's room and she queries to what he wanted? Bethany claims, he just checked to make sure she was ok. Stood outside is Dominic.
Friday 13th December 2002, Hexville, class of '79' Reunion.
It's almost Midnight, and the reunion is nearing to a closure. Dominic and Deloris, have already left and have gone to their motel, just outside Hexville. Johnson bids farewell to Harry and Chris and Emma conclude the story for the New York Times. Walking down the steps, Bethany glances round, knowing what had occurred during the blackout. What did Charlotte and herself do with Mrs Robinsons body? Even Harry becomes curious of what happened to the head teacher. The Mason twins stumble up to Harry and Bethany and ask for a lift to their motel. Harry accepts, much to the dismay of his wife and daughter, Rebecca who follows on behind. Chris and Emma head to the motel ahead of the others. Rebecca is uncomfortably sat between Felicity and Fallon. Fallon drunkenly and blatantly starts stroking Rebecca's hair. Bethany notices this as her step daughter braves the journey back to the motel.
'So what did you do after you left Hexville, Harry?' Felicity asks.
'I became an architect?' Harry answers.
'Wow, did you build anything exciting?' Fallon wonders.
'The New Jersey Suspension Bridge on lower Manhattan,' Harry says.
'No way, when did you unveil that?' Fallon queries.
'The summer of 97,' Harry states.
'Were you and Tina still married then?' Felicity blurts, making Bethany take note.
Harry takes a while to answer, knowing full well his second wife is sat next to him. Felicity waits a moment to see if he answers. Fallon looks to the passenger seat in front of her, waiting to see how wound up Bethany is.
'Yes, we were,' Harry nods. 'We were until she passed away.'
'I can remember that day like it was yesterday,' Fallon sighs. 'Watching them planes hitting the towers and then the collapse. Such a tragedy. It's almost as if, the world was put under a curse.'
'Yeah, we were stuck in Paris an extra 72 hours, because air space was grounded,' Fallon slurs.
Rebecca is sickened by Fallon's response and stares right at her. Her face almost touches her face, almost as if she is about to head butt her. Fallon being a forty three year old, doesn't show a good example of being mature. Same goes for Felicity.
'That's a real crying shame,' Rebecca sarcastically said. 'Could you not swim home?'
Bethany manages not to laugh at her step daughters quote, as Harry manages to concentrate on getting to the motel. The memory of watching the North tower collapse with Tina inside, is still hard to wipe out of his mind. They eventually arrive at the motel and the twins thank Harry for the lift home, not before kissing him goodnight in front of his wife and daughter. To make matters worse, they are in the room next to them.
'I can't believe you let them two whores, drool over him like that,' Rebecca growns.
'You ain't seen nothing yet,' Bethany insists.
Wednesday 20th December 1978, Hexville, Upstate New York.
'You ain't seen Nothing Yet,' by Bachman Turner Overdrive, begins to play into the scene. Jonathan is working his last working day, at the building site, before the Christmas holiday. Jonathan receives a phone call from his cabin office and he demands the caller never ring the work number again or his home, but will be in touch.
Mary is seen putting the star on top of the Christmas tree, with a little help from Audrey. Harry and Tina seem to be close again, as Tina is still recovering from the shock of the school fire and is helping with the decorations. Greg sits in a world of his own and Harry encourages him to get practice in for next terms football game. Greg tells Harry he wants to be alone for a while. Otto then pays a surprise social call and Audrey gets butterflies in her stomach. When alone, Otto advises Audrey to leave Billy as he is making her constantly unhappy and declares his love for her.
Harry and Tina go for a walk as it begins to snow. 'Your mother has been fantastic, letting me be closer to you again,' Harry smiles.
'Mom's OK, Daddy on the other hand, well, he came from a strict background. He's too judgemental,' Tina explains.
'Why does he treat Greg like a piece of dirt?' Harry queries. 'He doesn't seem over protective of Greg as he is you.'
'Greg was always Mom's favourite and he always relied on me,' Tina continues. 'He was always scared of Dad's temper since the age of five and...'
'Tina?' Harry whispers.
'He used to hit Mom, not as often now, and Greg always resented him for that. I always thought Daddy did it, to get a rise out of Greg, but how often do you hear a son striking his father?' Tina figures.
Bethany looks outside her bedroom window and spots Harry and Tina walking on by, hand in hand and it hurts her. She closes her curtain and cries on her bed.
Albert Kray informs the Mcquire's and Morrison's, that the explosion was a gas leak and not treating it as suspicious. Billy is furious and storms round to the Morrison's and accuses Bethany of trying to murder his daughter. Marilyn demands that he leave the house immediately.
'It would be easier if Harry was not interested in my daughter, but where your concerned, you are not fit to be in this society,' Billy cruelly remarks.
'Why do you hate me so much?' Bethany cries.
'Bethany, please go to your room,' Marilyn orders.
'Then again it's no surprise she's turned into a mental case, just look at her mother,' Billy curses.
'Look Mr Hotshot lawyer,' Carla interrupts. 'This is serious allegations your throwing at my sister. There is no way, my sister would do that to your daughter. Bethany is fond of Tina.'
'Since when were the you your sisters protector? Isn't your nature blowing off local gangsters,' Billy argues.
'At least I don't beat on her, like you beat on your son,' Carla counters.
'Shut your mouth, you little bitch,' Billy warns.
'Don't even think about it. I will knee your balls, right through the roof of your f***** mouth,' Carla threats.
'I suggest you leave, seeing as you left in such a hurry the first time,' Marilyn adds.
'This isn't over,' Billy groans, storming off.
Marilyn checks in on Bethany, who is crying.
'Does her know? Bethany bluntly asks.
'Yes he does sweetheart. But, you don't need a father like that. You got me and Carla.
It's early morning start of the weekend, after Friday the 13th. Charlotte King sits awake staring at the ceiling in hers and Dominic's Motel bedroom. The previous evening will live long in her memory. Mrs Robinson was last seen bleeding to death in her office, after an altercation with Charlotte and Bethany. Bethany shoved her away in self defence, in which Robinson accidently tripped over Charlotte's feet and unfortunately shoved a screwdriver through her gut as she hit the floor. This all occurred during the blackout and what has been done about Robinsons body is yet to be discovered. Charlotte and Bethany used to share a ward together in a mental institution back in the 90's, but is fearing the worst of facing jail, if the brutal event is stepped upon. How long can Charlotte live with anxiety, knowing full well the consequences, if her family and the law knew what happened? It could drive her insane or worse. Dominic lays next to her in a deep sleep, as is Deloris who lays on the mattress on the floor.
Bethany awakes to the early morning sunrise, at 7:10 a.m. She looks over to the side of the bed and watches her step daughter peacefully sleeping on the mattress. She then reaches out to her side of the bed to reach out for Harry, but he's not there.
The Suburbs Of Hexville. Harry stands directly outside the home he lived in with his family, many years ago. The house is occupied, but nobody is around to suspect Harry of being suspicious. The house has been modernized in the last twenty plus years, since the Wilsons lived in the house, but it doesn't stop Harry taking a trip down memory lane, one last time to remember fond moments he shared with his parents, and Jeff maybe.
Sunday 24th December 1978, Hexville Suburbs, Upstate New York.
Harry arrives home as dinner is being served and is surprised to see Jeff, sharing a family meal for once with his family.
'Unlike you to share a evening with the family,' Harry points out. 'Did Carla not want to share a passionate clinch under the mistletoe?'
'It is the season of good will, little brother,' Jeff adds. 'And no Carla didn't forget the mistletoe, she says she needed to spend time with Bethany, get over the shock of the accident.'
'Did you help set the table?' Harry queries.
'Of course, that's what being a family is all about,' Jeff figures. Mary comes in from the kitchen with a roast and kisses her sons on the cheek. Jonathan then walks in looking at his watch. The phone then rings and Harry hurries to answer it. It's Tina. Tina thanks him for everything he's done and for saving her life. She then asks if he'd share a few moments with her on Christmas day. Harry informs Tina he'll call her. Harry hangs up, as Jonathan looks to the clock and Harry notices. He's about to ask his Dad, what's bothering him, when there is a knock at the door. It's Carla, who has brought a present over from Bethany to thank him for saving her life and would like to share a moment with him on Christmas Day. Before she turns away, she blows Jeff a kiss.
'Well, well, you got some competition there little bro,' Jeff grins. 'Lost for choice huh?' The family then share a toast and took make it there best Christmas.
Little did Harry know, it would be his last Christmas with his parents ever. Harry wouldn't spend his next Christmas with Jeff until sixteen years later, (which was Season One's 'Fairy Tale Of Christmas').
Saturday 14th December 2002, Hexville Suburbs, Upstate New York.
Harry stares emotionally around his hometown street. Then something suspicious catches his eye. A figure in red stood about fifty feet away from him, beside a tree. Harry runs towards the figure, as it backs away. When he reaches the tree, the figure is gone.
The Wilsons and the Kings begin their journey back home to Francis Bay, as Chris and Emma head back to Manhattan. Bethany and Charlotte glance at one another, before they get into their vehicles. Bethany is hoping that Charlotte keeps a lid on it. The Kings drive on first. Harry, Bethany jump in, with Rebecca in the back, as she turns her headphones on.
The song 'More Than a feeling' by Boston begins to play into the final scenes.
'I look out this morning and the sun was gone, Turned on some music to start my day
I lost myself in a familiar song, I closed my eyes and I slipped away.'
Eric Lance is seen sat in a park in Hexville looking to his surroundings, at his once hometown, as he spent as Hank Willis.
'It's more than a feeling, when I heard that old song they used to play (more than a feeling), I begin begin dreaming (more than a feeling). Till I see Marianne walk away. I see my Marianne walking away.'
Elaina arrives at her office at the New York Times, and smiles at a picture of herself, with Abraham and Andy. Elaina knows in her heart she is risking a lot to keep shut about Eric, for Emma's sake, yet she is also doing it to protect Chris too.
'So many people have come and gone, There faces fade as the years go by
Yet I still recall as I wonder on, As clear as the sun in the summer sky
Charlotte sits in a trance in the car on the way home. Dominic quickly glances to his wife and suspects something is wrong.
CHORUS...
Emma opens her purse and spots a picture of her and Rebecca, before she moved to Long Island.
INTERLUDE...
'When I'm tired and thinking cold, I hide in my music and forget the day
And dream of a girl I used to know, I closed my eyes and I slipped away.
Felicity and Fallon Mason are driving home, when suddenly Felicity begins to have a heart attack at the wheel and she collapses. Fallon panics and attempts to wake her sister, as the car uncontrollably accelerates towards an oncoming train. Fallon lets out a piercing scream, as the car hits the locomotive and explodes into a ball of flames.
CHORUS...
Francis Bay, Long Island.
Harry, Bethany and Rebecca arrive home and step into the house and can hear noises in the kitchen and notices the downstairs cellar has been opened. Harry is shocked to find his fugitive once best friend standing eating food and greeting him. It's Steven Whittaker. Harry freezes on the spot as the song plays into the closing titles.
Notes: Eddie Murphy did not appear in this episode, but was depicted in a picture.
This was Meg Ryan's and Jodi Foster's final guest appearances.
This is the first appearance by Michael Douglas as Steven Whittaker since Season Fours 'Vertigo.' He was first seen in Season One's 'Pilot.'
END OF EPISODE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVEN