Episode 129: Two Become One.

Special Guest Stars:
AMY ADAMS as Clara Barton

AND HALLE BERRY as Chanel Mantel.

Sunday 24th December 1978, Hexville, Upstate New York.

Jonathan Wilson slowly walks to a cabin in a woodland, just outside Hexville and meets with Barry Stiller. Barry hands Jonathan a case of cash, worth $25,000. Jonathan says he's not concealing anymore suspicious Merchandise on his workplace, unless he tells him, what they are used for. Barry insists, it's not the right time, but will consider it, if he thinks he has enough confidence to trust him. Barry reminds Jonathan that, what Jonathan is doing, is the only way to afford for Harry to get into college, when he graduates. Barry says he will be in touch after the Christmas period and heads back to his car. Unbeknown to Jonathan, a tall guy about mid thirties, is watching from afar, with binoculars. Has Jonathan been caught out?

Tina and Bethany bump into each other in the local supermarket and exchange kind words and embrace.
'How are you, Beth?' Tina asks.
'Still pretty shook up, from the Christmas Party, other than that having a blast,' Bethany replies, realizing the word 'blast' made Tina uncomfortable. 'Sorry, that quote wasn't very smart.'
'No, it's OK, I think, that explosion, may have blown away a few cobwebs, for the time being anyway,' Tina acknowledges.
'How about you?' Bethany queries.
'Oh you know, still feeling a bit bruised, but at least we're still alive and kicking,' Tina adds.
'Do you remember much, about the lab explosion, because it doesn't make any sense to me?' Bethany claims.
'Not really, my minds a blank, although I remember Felicity breaking up my dance with Harry,' Tina explains, making Bethany a little jealous.
'He's some guy, Harry,' Bethany partially smiles.
'He sure is, if it hadn't been for him, God knows what might have happened,' Tina sighs.
'Every girl needs a superman in their life, I sure do,' Bethany said.
'Listen, I heard about what my Dad did last week, I wanted to apologise, he had no right to storm into your house and accuse you of trying kill me,' Tina tries to explain.
'You don't have to apologise Tina,' Bethany assures. 'He was probably just in shock. A lot of people think I envy you Tina, because you have all the things I haven't, and I'm just this scorned, loopy, vulnerable girl, with only a unfit mother and whore of a sister to look up to, but you are good person Tina and I'm not jealous of you and it's always a pleasure to see you.'
'I think you missed something else out,' Tina grins.
'What's that?'
'You're in love with Harry and you're worried I might get there first,' Tina points teases.
'Every girl at High School, including the Mason Twins, are in love with Harry,' Bethany laughs. 'Jesus, even my sister has a crush on him and she is three years older than him.'
Tina smiles and agrees with Bethany. Bethany asks how Greg is and Tina informs Bethany that he's been off the booze for a few days and the arguments have settled down. Carla and Marilyn then interrupt the two girls conversation and Marilyn is quick to put her foot in it and curse Billy for accusing Bethany of trying to purposely harm Tina. Bethany assures her mother, that Tina was aware and that it was a big misunderstanding. By Carla's expression, it's seems she is rather jealous and Bethany and Tina's close compassions. Beth and Tina wish each other and Merry Christmas and the two girls embrace and Tina exits.
'I don't want you getting too close to her,' Marilyn warns.
'It's not her fault, our father's an asshole,' Bethany snaps.
'Do as you're told Bethany, we don't want too many people knowing our business,' Carla demands.
'What are you actually worried, I might disown you as my sister, because I swear you did that me years ago,' Bethany scalds, walking ahead of her elder sibling and mother. Listening in, are the Mason Twins.

Monday 25th December 1978, Hexville. Christmas Day morning.

Harry wraps up Tina's present and cards and places it under the bed. He opens his curtains to expect the snow to fall, but it's instead an early sunrise. He heads downstairs to find Mary already doing the preparation for Christmas dinner and already Jeff is out having a quick threesome frolic with Carla. Jonathan heads out into the back garden to bring in some logs for the fire, when he spots a large envelope. He picks it up and opens it and finds photographs of himself, heading into the cabin, with Barry and leaving with a suitcase. The message is that of paper cuttings. "If you wanna play with fire, I'm game." Jonathan quickly hides the evidence, along with the $25,000 and brings in the logs.

Tina has her present ready for Harry, as does Bethany at her place. Who will win Harry's heart? Audrey receives some ear rings from Otto Cole, whilst Tina receives a frame with engraved writing on it from Greg, stating how special a sister she is, and photo beside the writing. The gift brings tears to her eyes and realizes, that the only reason Greg hasn't gone overboard, is because Tina exists. After exchanging more gifts, Greg is partially appreciative of his father, Billy's gift. A shirt. To lighten the mood, Tina suggests building a snowman, if it does decide to snow. Audrey feels bad for her son, but cannot understand, why Billy finds it hard to love his son, like loves and spoils Tina.

Albert Kray agrees to give Jeff and Hank the time off, from dealing in dodgy cars, while he returns to his police work, but wants a return in the New Year. Jeff needs reassurance that Otto won't go rogue on them, despite him being a loyal friend and lawyer to the family. Albert insists he has everything under control and if Billy interferes, he will deal with it.

Mary is happy to have her husband and two sons at the same table for a change, yet Jonathan is fearful of what, or whom may know his secret.

The Mcquire's on the other hand on what starts as a family dinner, quickly turns into a bad tempered argument between Greg and Billy. When Greg, stands up for himself, Billy attacks him and accidently strikes Audrey, while trying to restrain him. Billy is apologetic, but his apologies are met with stunned silence and he walks off.

Bethany asks her mother, if she could head out for a while to give Harry her present for him? Marilyn warns her, not to go anywhere near the Mcquire's. Bethany heads out and comes face to face, with her estranged biological father, Billy.
'Well, well, well, if it isn't Hexville's one and only abnormally scorned party pooper,' Billy slates.
'I know why you hate me so much,' Bethany blurts. 'You just can't admit, that your ashamed to call me your daughter.'
'Sounds to me, the man you thought was your daddy, felt the same way, I guess that's why he's not here,' Billy cruelly remarks. 'Does it feel so easy for you to hate me?' Bethany cries. 'I don't hate you Bethany, I feel nothing for you. You're shit, just like your mother.'
'You're a monster,' Bethany curses. 'How can you go through life, treating your son, my half brother, the way you do? Your wife, Tina...you got no conscious.'
'Do you? Considering you tried to blow up the girl, who you class as your half sister,' Billy figures.
'I didn't do anything,' Bethany pleads.
'So what was it Beth, you tried to kill Tina, because she is my true daughter or because of your jealousy concerning, that Wilson brat?...either way you are your mothers little bitch bastard. I can see why your so called whore of a sister can't stand you either.'
In a rage of tears, Bethany attacks him.
'You f***** bastard!'

Wednesday 18th December 2002, Francis Bay, Middle of the night, Bethany awakes kicking and screaming, which immediately makes Harry jump. Bethany continues to curse and yell out, following her dream.
'You Bastard, you selfish prick, I hope you f***** suffer...!'
Harry manages to restrain his wife as Rebecca rushes in to the commotion. Harry calms Bethany and soon after a while, Bethany realizes, where she is.
'It's OK, I'm here,' Harry calms.
Bethany breaks down in tears.

Wednesday 18th December 2002, Francis Bay, Long Island. Harry asks Bethany, who she was cursing in her dream. Bethany lies and says she dreamt of seeing Albert Kray and getting her revenge on him, for raping her back in the summer of '79.' Bethany claims, it's still a painful memory to forget. Harry comforts his wife, before heading off to the station, leaving both Bethany and Rebecca alone for a few moments, before Rebecca starts her shift at the Cafeteria. Rebecca slowly paces herself towards Bethany in the living and sits next to her on the sofa. Rebecca rubs her stepmothers back.
'Do wanna talk about it?' Rebecca asks.
'I've been trying to rid this memory for twenty three years,' Bethany whispers. 'Talking about it, will never destroy that horrible moment in my life.'
'What about the baby?' Rebecca queries.
'You know it's strange,' Bethany begins. 'I couldn't bare to look at my son, for the reminder of what that sick Cop did to me. But, when I gave him away, I realized he didn't ask for it and if I had decided to keep him, he would have been mine and no one else's.'
'Speak to Har...Daddy, and ask him if he thinks it's a good idea to find your son?' Rebecca advises.
'What if he hates me?' Bethany fears.
'What, Daddy?'
'No, my son.'
'I think, he would understand,' Rebecca assures, Bethany.
'I'll consider your advise, thank you,' Bethany tearfully smiles, kissing Rebecca on the lips.
'What did you name him?' Rebecca wonders.
'Ben,' Bethany informs. 'After my grandfather.
'That's nice,' Rebecca nods. 'Anyway, I better get going.'
Rebecca hurries to the door and Bethany calls out to her.
'Rebecca? I'm sorry if I've been a bitch to you in recent weeks, with what happened with Linda Perry and everything, but believe me...I only do what I do, is because I love you.'
Rebecca smiles back, with tears filling her eyes before exiting. Love is something Bethany, felt she never had many a time, in her teen years. Controlled by her mother, an outcast to older sister Carla, and rejected by her biological father, who is fact Billy. Raped by crooked cop Albert Kray and giving birth to a son destroyed any dignity she had left. Spending time in a mental institution, would prove that. The memory of rejection by William Mcquire hurt a lot, as she desperately wanted to be a lot like her half sister Tina, which explains why they were both head over heels in love with Harry. But, would her idolising of Tina, soon to turn to jealousy? Explains, why Jeff was so quick to judge Bethany, before his death, after Tina had supposedly died in the September 11 attacks, just weeks before Bethany arrived in the city. Coincidence? With Tina now out of the picture, Bethany can step in and take her place? It's seems the scorned second wife of Harry, is out to avenge her past, and brutally and painfully against those who interfere or those who remind her of those bad memories.

New York City, Eric Lance Apartment. Early evening, Abraham and Elaina arrive for dinner at Eric's apartment. Elaina is weary of Eric, considering she already knows he is not the man, everyone think he is and that he has already murdered someone. Eric introduces the couple to his new soul mate, Chanel Mantel, who is helping cooking dinner. Abraham hands Eric a bottle of champagne to crack open and both Elaina and Chanel get acquainted.
'So you're editor of the New York Times?' Chanel begins.
'Yes, about fifteen months now,' Elaina acknowledges.
'From what I hear you've been the best the papers had in decades,' Chanel adds. ' I heard the last three were as crooked as a butchers pencil. What were their names, Donald Blunt, Lea Wilson and Walt Bradley. Now that Lea Wilson I heard, was a meta human from that secret society the Cosmos and the American Army had to kill her. You my darling, you're gonna be the heart of the city.'
'Thank you,' Elaina nods. 'How about you, what do you do?'
'I'm an air hostess,' Chanel replies. 'In fact I met Eric at the airport, when he was arresting those drug dealers. It was love at first sight.'
'I see,' Elaina bluntly answers.
'Mind you, he does have that bad boy image,' Chanel figures. 'I don't mind a bad boy. You must have been so relieved, that he was at the right place and at the right time, when he saved your boy...Andy?'
'Must've been instinct,' Elaina says. 'But, we were overwhelmed. Although, we do have our regrets on leaving him with the babysitter.'
Chanel looks to Eric, who is still in conversation with Abraham.
'Do think he's a mystery man?'
'Mystery?' Elaina questions.
'He looks the kind,' Chanel suspects.
'Yes...he sure does,' Elaina agrees.

Emma is leaving a restaurant and saying her goodnight to colleagues, when she spots Clara Barton sitting alone. Elaina approaches her and asks her, why she has not made the trip to Francis Bay yet? Clara says, she is nervous and wonders if, interfering in her adopted nieces life, is worth dragging up the past. Emma suggests that Clara go with her gut feeling and do what she think is best. The worst that could happen is that Rebecca turns her away. From what had been seen in the episode 'Lost daughter,' Clara appears to go ahead with tracking down her daughter.

Francis Bay, Long Island, Harry is relieved that the FBI have not got anything on them, to link them to the Mason Twins, or Mrs Robinsons, deaths. Also the whereabouts of Steven Whittaker are unknown, ever since he was bludgeoned to death by the Francis Bay murderer. All Harry knows is, is that Steve had wrote him a goodbye letter and is still on the run from the law. Harry, Rebecca and Bethany are watching a comedy show, when there is a knock on the door and Bethany goes to answer it. It's Charlotte, who is in tatters.
'I need to talk to you,' Charlotte cries.
Bethany glances around to make sure Harry and Rebecca don't notice and they are distracted by the TV. Bethany pulls Charlotte outside, as the Café owner is in floods of tears.
'What is it? What's the matter?' Bethany worries.
'It's still in my head,' Charlotte shakes. 'Her falling onto that screwdriver and the blood...'
'OK, listen to me,' Bethany demands, gripping Charlottes arms. 'You have got to hold yourself together, because the neither FBI, or police suspect we have anything to do with her death. I mean it's a relief, you held it together for the interrogation...'
'Do you not feel guilty?' Charlotte sobs.
'I can't take it back,' Bethany moans. 'If I could I would. It was an accident. It's not your fault.'
'If it wasn't for the excuse of my mental state and me being on medication, they would have suspected me, so I guess you have to thank me for being a nervous wife,' Charlotte insists.
'Right, so we have to hold it together,' Bethany tries compromise.
'How long can I hold it together Beth?' Charlotte panics. 'I'm a walking time bomb. That night keeps playing over and over. I don't know how long I can keep this up.'
'You'll get over it. You have your family, I have mine. A few days from now, Friday the 13th will be a distant memory. OK?'

Bethany heads back into the house, after sending a nervous Charlotte home. Charlotte is almost at breaking point, following Friday the 13th. It seems both her and Bethany are in the clear of Mrs Robinson's death, which both ladies caused. But, with a guilty conscious and with Charlotte suffering from mental health issues, how long will before she blows the whistle on herself and Bethany, who deals with desperate situations accordingly? Harry asks who it was? Bethany lies and pretends it was a sale call, somebody trying to sell. Bethany heads into the kitchen to fix a drink for everyone. Her flashback dream is hard to forget. Rejection by Billy was hard enough, but his hatred was hurting.

Monday 25th December 1978, Hexville, Upstate New York.

Bethany is thrown into a police cell and Billy is adamant that he will press charges for assault. Bethany argues that she was provoked, but her pleas fall on deaf ears. When Billy leaves cursing his love child. Suddenly, Albert Kray makes an appearance and wonders why Bethany is locked in the slammer?

Carla asks Marilyn, where Bethany has run off to. Marilyn says she went to give Harry his present, but Carla reminds her mother, that Bethany gave her Harry's present the day before to give to him. It seems Bethany has fallen head over heels in love with Harry. There is a knock on the door. It's Dominic, bringing a gift for Bethany.

Tina helps Audrey with her cut lip, but Audrey insists that Tina see Harry and that she and Greg will clear up. Distracted, Greg sneaks a bottle of his fathers bourbon from his fathers liquor cabinet and hides it in his room. Harry calls Tina and they agree to meet.

Jeff offers to lend Harry his car. Harry wonders why Jeff would do that? Jeff insists it's a kind gesture. Harry appreciates it and heads to pick up Tina. Jeff warns his younger sibling to be gentle with her...the car that is. Harry almost makes a hash of his driving skills, but almost colliding with another vehicle at the junction.
'I think, I've got the hang of it,' Harry calls.
'I hope Tina gets the hang of you little brother,' Jeff sighs.

While waiting outside for Harry, Hank Willis is then seen walking down the street and Tina holds her nerve, as he approaches her. 'Hi,' Hank calls.
'Hello, Hank,' Tina acknowledges, trying not to make eye contact.
'Merry Christmas,' Hank smiles. 'How are you.'
'Bit bruised, but that's something I should expect being nearly blown to bits in a science lab,' Tina explains.
'I've been worried about you, I've missed you,' Hank claims. 'I wanted to stop by, but I guess that is total out of the question now.' 'Hank, what we had, was great, but there are consequences,' Tina adds. 'It's over and you have to except that.'
'If it weren't for them Mason Twins, we'd still be together,' Hank figures.
'You're seven years older than I am, and plus I'm still classed as a minor,' Tina replies.
'You're eighteen years old for f*** sake, Tina. How much more of your life, is your father going to control? Unless, you have other things on the agenda.' '
'Like what?' Tina shrugs.
'Like hotshot Harry coming to pick you up in his brothers car,' Hank points out. Harry pulls up alongside Tina and Hank, as Hank looks begrudgingly at Harry, then back to Tina.
'Well, I guess, I'm no longer a picture in your life,' Hank whispers. 'I hope you and Wilson have a happy life together.' Hank storms off and Tina jumps in the car with Harry and they go for a quiet drive.

Marilyn receives a call from the station telling her that Bethany has been detained for assault and both herself and Carla hurry to the police station to pick her up. Harry and Tina sit near a lake and Tina pours her heart out over the way Billy controls her and how he profusely punishes Greg for not being the man, that Billy expects him to be. Tina then tells Harry, that if it wasn't for their friendship, she wouldn't know where to turn. Harry and Tina then look longingly into each others eyes and share a tender kiss.
'I have loved you, since that first day we met in 1967,' Tina confesses. 'I don't know why it's taken me so long, but I realize now, you are the love of my life.'
'I think I have loved you, before I even met you,' Harry chuckles.
'I need you right now, more than ever,' Tina said.
Harry and Tina take each others clothes off and begin make love. For the first time in their lives, Harry and Tina become one.

Bethany is in tatters when she is picked up by her mother and Carla and she is taken home, where Dominic waits to make sure she OK. Harry and Tina rest relaxing in each others arms naked.
'We have to get back, everyone will be wondering where we are,' Tina points put.
'Yeah, they most probably already have a search party out for us,' Harry agrees.
'My Dad would,' Tina laughs. 'How do you feel.'
'On top of the world,' Harry answers, kissing Tina on the lips.
'Me too,' Tina cuddles.
'I love you Tina Mcquire,' Harry declares.
'I love you too Harry Wilson,' Tina whispers. 'For the first time in my life, I feel free.'
Harry drops Tina home and he assures her, that he will call her. Tina heads inside and upstairs and is upset, when she sees Greg sprawled out drunk on his bedroom floor.

Mary and Jonathan ask, Harry how his meeting with Tina went? Harry replies they had a good time. Jonathan and Jeff sense they know what Harry meant and smirk.

Dominic is devastated by how he feels rejected by Bethany.

Albert Kray blackmails Billy in dropping the charges against Bethany, or he will expose his double working life, involving Area 51. Billy questions how he's come by to know of this? Albert claims he makes it his business to know what Billy does, considering Billy wants to know his.

Otto is then see in bed with Audrey.

Bethany cries herself to sleep.

Thursday 19th December 2002, Francis Bay, Long Island, 12:32 a.m. Bethany lies awake in the dark, with Harry laying by her side. She stares at the ceiling, remembering she was beaten to Harry's heart, by her half sister Tina, all them years ago. Even now, she is married to her high school crush, the feeling of being pushed aside by either Billy or Harry back then was like a kick in the stomach. Months later in the summer of '79' there was worst to come, Physically and Mentally damaging.

New York City, Eric Lance Apartment. It's almost 1:00 a.m., and Abraham is way too drunk to drive home, so Chanel decides to call a taxi cab. Elaina is not so drunk, but is still a little over the limit to drive. Elaina thanks Eric and Chanel for the hospitality, as Abraham staggers to his feet. Eric helps Abraham into the cab, as Chanel and Elaina embrace. Eric kisses Elaina on the cheek.
'Trust me, I'm on your side,' Eric whispers in her ear. 'Just a little pushed sometimes.'
Elaina tries to figure him out, but he's already killed before. One was murder, the other was defending her son from a mentally ill baby sitter in Sasha. There may have been another murder previously, but Elaina is yet to discover that happening. Is Eric a cross between good and evil? He has some sort of connection to Carla, Bethany and possibly the Cosmos, but what is his true intensions? His true identity is that of Hank Willis and has changed it, to make a mafia family believe he's dead. Elaina and Abraham are escorted home. Eric and Chanel head back into the apartment.
'Must be awkward playing the good guy,' Chanel says.
'I don't know, who I am anymore,' Eric sighs, sitting down.
'Don't blow off on me now Eric,' Chanel groans. 'That disk we had given to us by that guy from Central America, is worthless to us, if we don't get a hard drive that is essential for it's use. It's the people with Meta Human abilities, that will rely on us, to give them hope, a cure. And yet, you insisted on that switch at the airport.'
'I told you, there is more to the information on that disk, than I realize, I can feel it,' Eric insists.
'What is it Eric? Or should I call you Hank?' Chanel sarcastically replies.
'There could be info on that disk, that may not only be that of the Cosmos, but also old records from Area 51 and personal records and other data.'
'What sort personal records?' Chanel wonders.
'Somebody from the original Area 51 project connected to Carla Morrison's father, was also a private detective. He was sent out to spy on my criminal activity in Hexville, where I was involved in stolen cars, alongside Albert Kray and Jeff. My criminal life in Miami, may also be on that disk, as well as your criminal life. But, from what I learnt from my brief findings in my fling with Carla back in the early nineties, it became personal with Jonathan Wilson and William Mcquire. Somebody hired this detective to murder Harry and Jeff's parents back in 1979.
'Who?'
I can't tell you, it's complicated. She's protecting this guy, who's keeping her secret, like she thinks what I'm doing. I'm sorry, but it has to be this way. I could never trust Abraham with that disk, plus we can't hand that disk to the government, as we're both wanted criminals and we should take care of this personally and quietly. If we are to have any sort of redemption and give these Meta Humans hope of being human again and give Harry Wilson closure, then this is our best shot. If one day Jeff and myself meet on the other side, I hope he thanks me for doing the right thing.'

Francis Bay, Long Island. It's late afternoon, Chris calls Benjamin and informs him that he will be coming to the Bay on Christmas Eve, for a family get together. Chris demands he doesn't give anything away, concerning their affair. Benjamin insists they should see how Emma and Rebecca act around each other. Chris replies, that wants to questions Emma's feelings towards Rebecca. Benjamin smiles to himself and tells Chris, he knows how he feels about him. Chris insists that Benjamin doesn't break Deloris's heart just yet. Benjamin then realizes he forgot about his lunch date with Deloris.

Charlotte almost confesses to the Friday the 13th death of Glenda Robinson to Dominic, but she stops herself. Dominic gets confused, and begs Charlotte to open up to him, but she becomes agitated and they start arguing. She heads into the main café area and meets with Clara Barton, after Deloris had served her.

Later, that evening Harry is getting ready for his evening shift on patrol and Bethany walks him to his car. A scene from 'Lost Daughter,' is repeated, where Bethany insists that Harry stop worrying about Steven Whittaker, as he's a lost cause. Bethany kisses her husband good night and heads back in and upstairs. Rebecca is then seen walking from the kitchen area and then the doorbell rings. Rebecca answers it and comes face to face with Clara Barton. Clara nervously glares at her and her eyes fill with tears.
'Can I help you,' Rebecca asks.
'Oh my God, you have grown up a beautiful young lady,' Clara tearfully smiles.
'Who are you,' Rebecca worries.
'I understand why you did what you did,' Clara begins. 'Watching the one person you loved as your sister, die in front of you, with no way to get any memory back. But, you did in the end...you found Solace. You took her adopted name and then you became the daughter of her birth family...but it didn't stop me from searching. Oh yes, I searched high and low, used every desperate measure I could muster to find my baby girl and here you are, living someone else's life...I have never stopped loving you Abigail. I have waited twenty to years for this precious moment.'
'What are you saying,' Rebecca whispers, in tears.
'I'm your Ma Ma, your Birth Mother,' Clara confesses.
Rebecca can't hide from this. She stands in complete shock.

END OF EPISODE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE