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   MONDAY        AUGUST      18TH    
   COURTESY      KELLY D    

At the Beacon, Lizzie screams out Olivia's name just seconds before she falls down the stairs. Jeffrey and Cassie run to her rescue. Cassie yells for someone to call 911. She tries to comfort her, but Olivia is too worried about the baby's health. Lizzie tells her that everything is going to be okay. Olivia screams at Lizzie telling her to stay away from her.

Cassie and Lizzie wait in the hospital emergency room to hear how Olivia is doing. Cassie questions Lizzie about how Olivia fell. Lizzie seems surprisingly concerned for Olivia's baby. (After all, it was Lizzie who ripped the carpet in hopes that Olivia would fall) Lizzie wonders if the baby knows when she is hurt since the baby can't cry. Cassie tells Lizzie that the doctors will take care of them. Phillip shows up wondering what happened. He questions Lizzie since she was the one who seen the whole thing. When Lizzie said that she called out for Olivia, Phillip question why she did that, but Lizzie couldn't answer him. She plays the distressed child, and Phillip caves in. The doctor comes out and explains that Olivia is having contractions, and this fall may have seriously injured the baby. The doctor tells Phillip that they are going to do a sonogram. After the doctor leaves, Phillip and Lizzie continue their conversation. Lizzie tells her dad that she had just had a conversation with her mother about babies being miracles. Lizzie leaves to get something to drink. Phillip talks to Cassie about his fears of losing the baby. Phillip remembers almost losing Lizzie, then Zach, and now the baby. Cassie tells him that God has been good to him, and he will be good to him again. Lillian walks by, and Phillip grabs her and asks if she would check on Olivia and let them know what is going on. Lillian tells Olivia to stay calm for the sake of the baby, and a positive attitude would help too. Olivia tells her that she is having a girl. Back in the waiting room, Lillian explains that the sonogram showed that the placenta is still intact, but the amniotic fluid has leaked a little and she is still having contractions. The good news is that her water has not broke yet. Phillip asks to see Olivia. Lillian tells him that the doctor said that Olivia could have a visitor, but Olivia wants to see Cassie. Cassie comes in and tells Olivia that she scared them all. Olivia wonders who all is out there. When Cassie tells her that Lizzie and Phillip are out there, Olivia tells her to promise her that she' ll keep Phillip away from her and her baby.

At WSPR, Reva and Holly discuss the upcoming show. Holly still wonders whether the show will be a success. Reva explains to her guests that they are taking the show to a new place, a place where the known meets the unknown. In order to take a trip like this, it's going to demand a lot of trust. She tells the audience that she has been studying psychic connections. She jokingly tells them that they must think she has gone bonkers from the sun, or maybe she just fell down and hit her head, but now she sees there is a whole other world of communication out there for them to see and explore. She explains her trip to Italy, and the guest of the show, Dr. Christopher Langham. Christopher explains that psychics have a highly developed sensitivity to energy. When this sensitivity is recognized and nurtured, there is no telling what discoveries can become of it. Christopher explains to the audience that he is sure of one person who can tap into this psychic energy, Reva Lewis. Christopher tells the audience that a lot of psychics are frauds, and that is why there are so many people that don't believe in it today. Reva introduces another guest, Arthur Seecamp. Arthur immediately starts a reading of people within the audience. He speaks with a man in the audience about an auto accident he was involved in where is was driving drunk, and he is connected to a passenger who died in his vehicle, a woman. He says that the woman is proud of the man in the audience and she forgives him and wants him to move on with his life and to live for the both of them. They take a commercial break, and Holly expresses her excitement toward the show. Reva explains to Christopher that during the reading, she got the most incredible surge of energy, and she thinks that she was picking up things about the woman. Arthur begins again, and speaks with a woman about her kidnapped daughter. The woman's daughter was kidnapped at age four and never found. Arthur tells the woman that the child is telling him that ..... (the message is garbled) . The woman tells them that the police have given up because they think she is dead. Reva seems to be getting a message and speaks out telling the woman that her daughter is not dead.

At the Spaulding home, Jeffrey shows up to see Beth. Beth assumes he is there to give her a bill for his broken cell phone. Jeffrey tells her that he is there on official business. He has questions regarding Ben Reads abduction and assault against Marina Cooper. Beth wonders why this has anything to do with her, but Jeffrey tells her it might have something to do with her daughter, Lizzie. Jeffrey tells Beth that there was a map inside Ben's car, and he believes Lizzie may have drawn the map that eventually led Ben to Marina. When Beth sees the map, she tells Jeffrey that it is her daughter's handwriting and wonders what is going to happen to her. Jeffrey tells her there is really no reason to panic, and what Lizzie may or may not have done was not criminal. Beth assumes that her daughter was just trying to help Ben since they were friends. Beth tells Jeffrey that Lizzie is her oldest ­ Her first time raising a teenager, and she feels that she is not doing a good job of it. She asks Jeffrey if he has kids, and he tells her no, but he's seen them on television. Beth tells Jeffrey that ever since Lizzie came back from the boarding school early, she hasn't been the same. Jeffrey questions why she left boarding school early. When Beth tells him that it was related to a fire arson incident, Jeffrey tells her that kids have problems, and sometimes they keep secrets and test their parents because it's their nature. Beth tells Jeffrey that she blames herself for Lizzie's behavior. Jeffrey tells her that in his experience, the people who insist that they are lousy parents - they seem to be the people who really aren't. Jeffrey tells Beth that Lizzie needs to be monitored more closely, and he will hold off on talking with her. Beth thanks Jeffrey for being so considerate especially since she has heard so many negative things about him. Jeffrey gets paged, and thanks Beth for her time, gently walking closer to her, he reaches out to shake her hand. Jeffrey grabs her hand and forcefully pulls her toward him and kisses her. Beth responds with a WOW, and wonders if that is an official business thank you. Jeffrey asks if she has a problem with that. When Beth tells him "NO", he pulls her in for another but more passionate kiss.

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   TUESDAY       AUGUST      19TH    
   COURTESY      KELLY D    

At WSPR, Reva speaks to the woman about her missing daughter. Reva describes the girls features and clothing she was wearing the day she was kidnapped. Reva said that the girl is showing her post cards with a picture of a bird with the letter "R" ­ maybe for Robin. The woman said that is her mother's name ­ her daughters grandmother. Reva tells the woman that Robin wants her to know that her daughter is alive. The woman bursts into tears. Reva apologizes to the woman for what she put her through today. The woman tells Reva that this is one of the happiest days she has had in years. She tells Reva that she has done more for her than the last ten years of private investigators and detectives have done. Then the woman asks to set up an appointment with Reva. Christopher takes the woman aside to take down her information. Josh approaches Reva and tells her that he is concerned about how she can handle the pain involved in psychic readings. She agrees with him, but tells Josh that she'll just take it one day at a time. But for now, all she wants to do is go home and take a long hot bath with some really loud rock-n-roll music to get the voices out of her head. As they head for the door, Jeffrey and Frank show up to question Reva. They tell her that a detective called regarding the girl. The detective wants Reva to explore her psychic ability to find more facts about the missing child. Reva accepts, but requests that Christopher be present. They begin, and Reva recalls the grandmother again ­ this time she is standing in front of the girl protecting her from someone else. She said that the girl is a teenager now with dark hair. Christopher asks if she can see where they are. Reva tells them that they are in a city sitting on a stoop with trees and a river. It is dark and deep. The girl is playing with a snow globe. The snow globe has an old courthouse with big steps and an arch. Reva said the girl is not dead, but she is sad. Reva begins to cry, and the message appears to be gone. Jeffrey tells her that she did a great job. Josh stands on the sidelines as Christopher comforts Reva.

At the Hospital, Lillian explains to Phillip that Olivia is still having contractions. Olivia's contractions are coming about every twenty minutes. Lillian explains that the medication Olivia has been given should slow the contractions down. In the meantime, Olivia is still telling Cassie to keep Phillip away from her. Cassie doesn't understand why Olivia would want Phillip to stay since they appear to have grown closer. Olivia explains that she is afraid of Lizzie, and keeping Phillip away will keep Lizzie away. Olivia thinks that Lizzie wanted the accident to happen and is afraid that Lizzie wants to kill her baby. Olivia explains a former conflict with Lizzie and knowing that she was going to take a step forward, Lizzie set her backpack down which Olivia tripped over. In addition, Lizzie had shown Olivia a rip in the carpet on the stairs, and she had it fixed. Olivia explains that the carpet must have been torn again, because she tripped over the carpet just seconds before Lizzie called out her name. Olivia recalls the cold, dark impression on Lizzie's face. Cassie comes back out into the waiting room, and Phillip is trying to get in to see her. Cassie tells him to wait and not be so selfish because Olivia needs her rest. Lizzie approaches Cassie and asks what she can do to help, and Cassie tells her that she thinks she needs to leave Olivia alone. Gus and Harley show up to offer their support. Since they are there, Lizzie asks her dad if she can go home. Harley tells Phillip that Olivia's baby is going to be okay because she has his jeans. She reminds him how tuff and stubborn his kids are. Gus and Phillip discuss Rick's whereabouts, but Phillip tells him that Rick is off for the night, and he doesn't want to call him in right now because they aren't getting along. Rick thinks that Phillip is turning into Alan. Phillip feels that he sucks at being a human being. Phillip and Gus appear to be bonding as brothers as they are waiting to hear news about Olivia.

At the Spaulding home, Jeffrey and Beth continue their kiss. Jeffrey tells her that he had to do that because she was so down on herself, in addition, she is beautiful, intelligent, soft, and is a sexy woman. Beth tells Jeffrey that she doesn't always go around kissing men that she barely knows. Jeffrey reminds her that he kissed her and she diffidently needed to be kissed. He asks Beth out on a date, and tells her they can have dinner, bowling, or movies as long as they get the talking thing out of the way so that they can get down to some serious kissing. Beth tells Jeffrey that she doesn't think it is a good idea to go out especially since she needs to be focusing her attention on her teenage daughter. Jeffrey tells her that everyone needs to eat, and he reintroduces himself to her. He tells her that he finds her extremely attractive with a beautiful smile, and eyes that light up her whole face. He continues to ask her out for dinner again. Their conversation is interrupted by a telephone call from Lillian. She wants to meet Beth at Company regarding Lizzie. When Beth tells Jeffrey that she needs to go, Jeffrey asks what HIS name is because he can come up with some charges and put him and jail so that they can have their dinner. Beth tells Jeffrey that this is way to much for her because she has too much going on in her life right now. Jeffrey leans in for a near kiss, but he tells her that the next one is hers.

At Company, Beth questions Lillian about what Lizzie has done now. Lillian wonders what the NOW means. Beth explains Lizzie's involvement in Marina's abduction. Lillian explains to Beth that Olivia has had an accident that may cost her the baby's life, and she tells Beth that Olivia thinks Lizzie was involved in setting the fall up. Lillian tells Beth that Lizzie is in serious trouble Beth blames herself for failing her daughter, but doesn't seem to believe what Olivia is saying. Lillian tells Beth that Lizzie is dangerous to herself and to others right now. Lillian tells Beth that she wants to talk to Lizzie. Lillian calls and leaves a message for Lizzie. Lizzie was home, but she didn't want to answer the telephone. When Lillian hangs up, Lizzie kneels for a prayer request to save the babies life, and to not let anyone find out what she did. Beth goes home, and finds Lizzie asleep on the sofa.

Lillian goes back to the hospital from Company. She tells Phillip that Olivia is sleeping now, and she hasn't had a contraction for 46 minutes. She tells Phillip that he can go in and see Olivia if he promises not to disturb her.

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   WEDNESDAY       AUGUST      20TH    
   COURTESY      MELANIE    

Shayne and Marina helped Marah move back into the Museum apartment. They encouraged Marah to remember the good times and concentrate on the way the museum inspired her. They asked about Tony and she assured them that she and Tony were over. Marah tried to concentrate on the fashion show and the new flyers requesting seamstress help. Later, alone in the apartment, Marah listened to the Sandy and Mole radio show. They announced this was their last show, as ordered by the college Dean. On screen, we saw the back of a DJ's head and then the camera panned over a large bulletin board filled with newspaper clippings of Springfield residents and their misdeeds. The Mole went on a rant about the bad behavior of the folks of Springfield. They urged their listeners to call in. Marah picked up the phone and anonymously called in. She agreed with the Mole about people being dark inside. She admitted that she is still in love with someone (Tony) despite how dishonest and dark he was. The DJ questioned her identity, but she answered only that they've hurt her family in the past. As the radio program came to a close and a haunting love song played, Marah stared at a drawing of Tony. Later, Marah answered a knock at the door. It was a stranger she assumed to be a seamstress for her fashion show. The stranger introduced himself as Sandy and explained that he figured out she was the caller.

At company, Ross arrived with a briefcase and questioned Buzz about Marina's whereabouts. He told Buzz that he had news that would change her life forever. Shayne and Marina arrived at Company. She was hesitant to speak with Ross, worried that she'd have to discuss Ben and his crimes. Ross explained that his visit wasn't police related. Ross told Marina that Ben loved her and regretted hurting her. Ross explained that Ben's last wish was for Marina to have his inheritance, over a million dollars from his grandmother. Overwhelmed and nauseous, Marina refused the trust fund and ran outside. Shayne followed and tried to convince her to reconsider. He urged her to use the money to make something good out of a bad situation. Later, Buzz also encouraged her to reconsider the trust fund. He suggested that she discuss it with her mother. Buzz put his arm around her as they gazed at the stars.

Outside the Beacon, Tony and Danny discussed Danny's meeting in NY with Salerno. Danny continued to push business, the 5th Street project and outsiders' perception. Tony was distraught over loosing Marah and frustrated with Danny's arrogance.

At Cedar's hospital, Michelle was on duty as a Physician's Assistant. A doctor approached her with a pamphlet about a psychiatry seminar that could assist her in the new outreach project. The intense seminar located at an out-of-town university lasts a couple of months. Outside, Danny arrived and had a brief phone conversation with Salerno. They agreed to keep Tony and Eden apart. Michelle confronted Danny with the truth about his trip to NY. Danny was surprised at Michelle's knowledge and relieved that she supported him. She questioned if the encounter got physical. Danny assured her it was only warnings, not beatings. Michelle admitted her worries that the mob and violence would come between them like it did for Tony and Marah. Michelle told him about the PA psych seminar. Danny encouraged her to attend. They both continued to worry about Tony, remembering how crazy he got during the previous breakup with Marah.

Eden called Salerno and sweet-talked him. She claimed frustration at being an outsider to Springfield. She said she missed her old self, old life and old friends. She told him that she was on her way to New York and they agreed to meet at her favorite spot. Salerno welcomed her back into his world. Later on a NYC rooftop, Eden was already waiting for Salerno. He happily greeted the seductive Eden. Suddenly, Tony grabbed Salerno and pushed him to the edge of the rooftop. Salerno quickly deduced Eden set him up. Tony explained the special connection that he shared with Eden; She pushed his father off a rooftop similar to this. As the threats went back and forth, Tony held Salerno at the edge of the roof. Tony blamed him for loosing Marah. Salerno admitted that he, not Tony, beat up the woman in the photos. Salerno taunted Tony about being nothing more than Danny's pet. Eden brushed off Salerno and he left. Tony was furious about loosing Marah and his issues with Danny. Eden reassured Tony that Salerno was scum. She proclaimed "I'm the only one who knows who you are, I always have." Tony forcefully kissed Eden and at first, she resisted. Then Tony persuaded her to let it happen. Eden returned the kiss and told him she felt like she was in a dream. They continued to kiss passionately.


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   THURSDAY     AUGUST      21ST    
   COURTESY      KELLY D    

Marina climbs in through Shayne's bedroom window. She's conflicted about her future plans and needs his help. Josh catches Marina in Shayne's room. Concerned that Shayne needs a good night's sleep, Josh tells Shayne to send her home. Shayne stands up to his father and leaves with Marina. Ed doesn't want Michelle to leave the state for another program. She gives Ed her reasons for going to Hunley. He admits he's being selfish because he doesn't want her to go away. Danny assigns someone to protect Michelle while she is away. Michelle has hope for Tony and Marah. Marah tells "all-knowing" Sandy that Tony moved out. Marah wants to help Sandy fight to get the show back. She is eager to protest the cancellation of the show and stand up for free speech. Sandy is trying to start a revolution. Marah rallies support for her cause. Eden starts to say how much she has wanted Tony. He hushes her and they continue to get intimate. Tony and Eden both know what they are doing is wrong, but they can't help themselves. They give in to their passion. Eden admits that she wanted Tony all along. Tony accuses Eden of lying and only pretending to be friends with Marah in a plot to be with Tony. She denies it. He finally believes her. They come to an understanding and agree to stay away from each other and not speak of this night. Later, Tony and Eden awkwardly avoid each other. Eden tells Marah they need to talk. Tony partly blames Danny for his losing Marah.

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   FRIDAY     AUGUST      22ND    
   COURTESY      MELANIE    

GL | Recaps | Fri Aug 22

It was nighttime in Springfield. At the Lewis house, Josh was sulking in Shayne's Room when Reva arrived home. They briefly discussed Shayne and his recent rebellious spirit. Reva was exhausted after spending the evening at the police station using her psychic gift to find a missing girl. Reva continued to have doubts about her gift. Josh debated if it was a gift or curse. He was concerned about the burden placed on her and the family. Reva became frustrated that Josh was trying to stifle her. They were interrupted by a phone call from Frank. Reva was astonished to discover that they found the missing girl thanks to her efforts. With tears in her eyes, she hugged Josh. Reva was now reassured about her gift, but Josh continued to have concerns. Abandoning Josh, she rushed off to phone Christopher. Josh eavesdropped on the conversation while Reva thanked Christopher for being the only one to have faith in her. Afterwards, Christopher made a mysterious phone call saying "She's the one. I've finally found the woman we've been looking for."

At a closed Company, Marina and Shayne discussed her future. She was conflicted about whether or not to accept the money from Ben. In addition, she had only until the morning to decide if she'll attend Northwestern. They joked about different future scenarios (motorcycle trip, being Shayne's baseball groupie, a Marina reality TV show). Marina had doubts about where she wants to live, her talents as a performer and her ability to find happiness. Later, Shayne told Marina "I love you" for the first time. He told her that he'd choose her over baseball and that she was the thought that gets him through the day. Shayne and Marina shared a loving kiss.

At Michelle and Danny's house, Tony arrived home from NY. He recapped his visit with Salerno. Tony continued to be frustrated with Danny's attitude about business. Tony confessed that he had sex with Eden on the roof in NY. Danny tried to convince Tony to work things out with Marah. Tony, frustrated and angry, was convinced now more than ever that he would always make the wrong and violent choice. A surprise knock at the door revealed Bill who claimed to want to speak with a sleeping Michelle about a hotline idea. Bill apologized to Tony about Eden. For a moment, they think Bill knows about the roof. Bill was actually talking about Eden's roll in Marah breaking up with him. Tony defiantly told Bill that Salerno and Eden did Marah a favor; they saved her from the biggest mistake of her life. Tony stormed out. Danny warned Bill to stop dropping by so often and encouraged his relationship with Eden (mostly to keep Tony away from her). Danny challenged Bill to spend less time with Michelle and more time with Eden.

At the museum, Eden arrived to speak with Marah about Tony. Eden told her that Marah and Tony belong together. Eden told Marah that the photos were indeed faked by Salerno. Eden had a thought: a black and white flashback of her recent sexual experience with Tony on the roof. She ignored this and continued to plead Tony's case to Marah. Marah questioned if Tony dangled Salerno from the roof to get the truth. This cemented Marah's determination that Tony will always be violent. Eden experienced another flashback of her and Tony's romp on the roof. Eden insisted that Tony loves Marah and urged her to call him. Marah thanked Eden for her friendship. Eden exited and Marah began to rehearse what she would say to Tony about missing him. Marah began to dial, but had a change of heart and phoned someone else about her designs. Tony, standing outside the door, considered approaching her but eavesdropped on the conversation. Marah declared that she was focused on work, nothing holding her back. Tony sadly retreated after hearing this. Marah glanced at the sketch of Tony but then walked away.

At Eden's apartment, Eden was dressed for bed in sexy red lingerie. With tears in her eyes, Eden began tearing pages from her precious scrapbook and ripped them to pieces. She stared at a page filled with Tony's photos and said Goodbye. Still conflicted about her feelings, she hesitated. Then she decided against tearing the page and closed the book. Later when Bill arrived, she greeted him with a long embrace. They debated if they were meant to be together. Bill had doubts about her lingering feelings for Tony. Eden had doubts about her ability to change and be trustworthy. She has found in Bill someone to be safe with. He reassured her than he won't allow anyone to hurt her. Eden told him the real worry is not what's out there, but what is inside of her. They kissed and Bill began undressing her. Eden began making love to Bill just hours after she had sex with Tony on the roof in NY.


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