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From: "Linda N." <n042066@erols.com>
Subject: PC Update, 7-30-97
Date: 31 Jul 1997 03:03:27 GMT

Somehow I seem to be lucky enough to get most of Rhonda's appearances on
the Wednesday shows.  But the true star of this episode was the one who
probably had the least screen time...Jon Lindstrom.

JAGGER'S NOT COMING (surprise)
Rhonda has arrived outside the hospital.  Karen says, "Let me guess.
Jagger's not coming."  Rhonda assures Karen of how sorry she is and how she
knows Karen must be really disappointed.  Joe Scanlon is lurking in the
background and hears the exchange.  Rhonda sees him and calls him over.  He
says he's sorry to interrupt but Karen dropped the picture Serena had drawn
of herself for Jagger.  He gives it to Karen and then leaves.  Karen,
meanwhile has been trying to hold herself together.  After Joe departs,
Karen and Rhonda sit down and Rhonda tries to reassure Karen that Jagger
was really upset that he couldn't come.  Apparently he had to testify at
some hearing.  Karen is certain it wasn't a last minute thing and that if
it hadn't been that it would have been something else.

Rhonda is sorry that Karen is so disappointed.  Karen lets her know she's
BEYOND disappointed, but returns to work, because it's the only place that
makes her feel good.  Later, Karen walks in on Joe and Frank in the OCR,
where Joe is ranting about what a creep Jagger is and how he would never
treat Karen that way.  Karen assures him she appreciates his sentiment but
that she's ok.  Alone, Karen takes off her wedding ring and THROWS it into
her locker.

UP ON THE ROOF (and don't get to close to the edge, Danielle!)
Rex and Danielle are discussing his desire for her to go see Lucy and take
advantage of the current situation.  Danielle refuses and tells him that
it's over, she's not going to play his little games anymore.  He grabs hold
of her arm and tells her she's made a big mistake thinking she can go
against his wishes...he's the director, playwright, and producer of this
little drama they're playing out and she's only an actress.  She must go
see Lucy because everything Danielle feels is right on her face and it will
be to their great benefit for Lucy to see that.  He tells her, in a
threatening way, to do what he wants.  She replies that she can't believe
he's that stupid...Lucy is NOT stupid and will see through a visit from her
when they scarcely know each other...she'll know that something is not
right.  Rex thinks about this for a bit and then lets Danielle off the
hook....for now.

WORK IT, SWEETHEART, WORK IT (said the con man to the con intern)
Eve waltzes into The Recovery Room and orders a sandwich from Mike.  He
tells her to say please; she just walks away.  She spies Frank at the
jukebox and inquires if he's looking for something fast or slow.  He's in
no mood for her, tells her to go away unless she's wanting to pay the rent
early.  She says she wanted to talk w/him about that.  He goes to the table
where Mike has brought his lunch.  She comes over and invites herself to
sit down.  She asks how his date w/Julie went.  He says, "I knew it was
you!"  She doesn't know what he's talking about, but defends herself,
saying "I've been good for three whole days!"  Frank wonders how she knows
something's wrong and why she's being so defensive...she says she can tell
by the way he's glaring at her and it must be something pretty big.  He
tells her to get lost.

Eve goes to the bar to find out if her sandwich is ready.  Mike says no,
but she can pay while she waits.  She becomes all sweetness and light
(well, kinda) and inquires about the possibility of setting up a tab.  Mike
says she's going to pay w/what, funny money like she used to pay her rent?
They recognize the cons they both are and Mike tells her to "work it."  He
walks off; meanwhile she bums $5 from Jake for her sandwich. [author's
note:  Eve, I like your character, but you better learn to be a little more
polite towards Mike...he's a fav of mine!]

Mary comes into Mike's and they discuss their sons.  Mary tells Mike she
went to visit a Jesuit garden while she was in Buffalo visiting her sister.
 She did some pretty heavy-duty thinking while she was there.  Mike says,
"Thinking of joing a convent?"  No, she replies, thinking it's time to not
worry so much about my sons and live my own life.  Mike is very pleased to
hear this.  After his talk w/Joe at the hospital, Frank has returned to
Mike's and Mike asks his permission to "keep company" with his mother,
which he gives freely.  Mary says, "Like I need permission from you!"

ARE WE GOING TO TALK ABOUT SEX? (someone pick Scott up off the floor!)
Serena wants to know what her Daddy meant when he said Lucy had given birth
to her.  Scott is fumbling with what to say, but Lucy goes to Serena and
says, oh well, I just helped your Mommy out doing errands, etc., and then
tries to distract Serena with the thought of her favorite cookies in the
kitchen.  Scott says, no, it's time to have a serious talk.  Lucy assures
him he doesn't have to do this, but he reassures her that the time is
right.  He tells Serena they need to have an adult conversation, that he
forgets sometimes how much she has grown up.  Serena inquires if they are
going to talk about sex!  Scott says, NO, no, not until some time way, Way,
WAY in the future.  No, they are going to talk about something very
complicated.  Serena pledges to try to understand.  Scott doesn't know
where to start, so Lucy says, "Your Mommy wanted a baby very, very much."
Scott tells Serena, "And she was SO happy when she found out you were on
your way.  And I was so happy, but there was someone else who was really,
really happy, too.  And last night I realized that it's time for you to
find out why this other person was so happy."  Serena, says "Let me guess.
It was Lucy."

Scott says, "When Mommy got sick she knew she didn't have enough time to
grow a baby inside of her." [at this point in the scene, Kevin comes in
from outside.  He's not too happy to hear the topic of conversation, but
doesn't interrupt.]  Serena says, "Lucy told me it takes nine months."
Lucy compliments her on her amazing memory.  Scott continues, "Mommy didn't
want me to be alone and I didn't want to be alone, so we decided to have a
baby.  Now, this is where it gets complicated."  He then starts to make the
analogy of needing an oven, but Lucy shakes her no, and he realizes he has
to approach the surrogacy straight on, so he says Mommy needed a tummy to
put Serena in until she was big enough and strong enough and ready to come
out and be with him.  Serena says, "And she asked Lucy?!"  Scott:  Yes, but
see Mommy and I made you and then we got a Dr. to put little tiny you
inside of her.  Serena turns to Lucy and asks, "And I came out of your
tummy?  Lucy, full of emotion and love, says, "Yes, you certainly did."
Serena's eyes widen and she exclaims, "Wow.  That's cool!" And Scott says,
"But what is really, really cool is that Lucy gave you the biggest, biggest
present of all...she gave you life."  Serena turns to Lucy and says, "Thank
you."  [It was so simple and pure and beautiful...very well done.]  Lucy
tells Serena she's so welcome and they hug.  Meanwhile, Kevin has watched
all of this without a word.  Later, Serena comes down in her PJs to say
goodnight.  Scott says he thinks Mommy is happy that we're all together and
Lucy says she's so glad they are here and Kevin [standing next to Lucy and
they are holding on to each other] says, "especially now."  Serena asks,
"Because of your baby?"  Lucy and Kevin find it a direct and difficult
question, but each acknowledge that is the reason.  Serena assures them not
to feel sad because she's very certain that "I know your baby is in heaven

with Mommy and she is taking care of it just like you are taking care of

me.  It's kind of like you two have traded for now."  Lucy needs a hug from

Serena.  At that point, Kevin, who has been holding a small white stuffed

lamb in his hand behind Lucy's back, leaves the room and goes out to the

terrace.

In the next few moments, seconds of time really, and without saying a word,

Jon conveys Kevin's sadness, his sense of loss, his loneliness in his

grief, not having something like having been a part of Serena's birth to

help compensate for his current loss the way it does for Lucy.  He winds

the musical stuffed animal and as the tune softly plays "Mary had a little

lamb," Kevin cries.

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Linda N.

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