From: Karen Highum <highum@u.washington.edu>

		GUIDING LIGHT UPDATE FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 1996
			written by Sharon Epstein
			directed by Brian Mertes


	VANESSA'S HOME

Blake whines to Vanessa about Amanda, "If only I could get rid of that 
wooly-haired mammoth for good, everything would be just fine."

	SPAULDING HOUSE

Matt tells Amanda that if he has to air her dirty little secret to stop 
her game with Blake/Ross, he will.   Amanda says he was as much a part of 
it as she was and it would make Vanessa's ears curdle if she found out.  
Matt tells her to go ahead and tell Vanessa.

	SPAULDING ENTERPRISES

AM & Frank are upset that they don't know where to look for Brent.

	LIGHTHOUSE

Lucy takes off her engagement ring.  Brent comes in and she tells him 
that she dreamt they were together and none of the bad things had 
happened.  She was happy with him and she wants her dream to come true.  
Lucy tells Brent that she doesn't love AM anymore.  AM made her dreams 
come true, but that's not the life she's used to living.  When AM offered 
her a life of luxury, she convinced herself that she was in love.  Brent 
doesn't buy it.  Lucy says she's had time to think about what she wants: 
excitement.  Brent is a risk taker (AM isn't) -- look how he pulled off 
the Marian charade.  She wants to start over with Brent.  Brent has plans 
for AM, but Lucy wants to leave Springfield with Brent.

	VANESSA'S

Vanessa tells Blake that she is playing right into Amanda's hands, but 
even if Amanda disappeared, Blake still has a problem.  Blake's 
self-esteem is very low and Vanessa tries to build it up.  She tells 
Blake to go find out about the fertility test and deal with the results.  
Blake says if she was pregnant none of this would be happening, "If you 
see catwoman on the street, shove her in front of a bus for me."

	SPAULDING HOUSE

Matt won't let Amanda hurt his friends and their secret won't hurt his 
marriage.  He's going to go home and tell Vanessa now.  Amanda starts to 
get something out of the safe.  Alex walks in and asks how Amanda got 
into the safe, since she hasn't been able to.  Amanda tells her that she 
changed the combination since it's her father's safe.  Amanda tells Alex 
that Matt is there because she's thinking of building a house.  Alex 
tells Matt to break ground as soon as possible, with ice-picks if 
necessary.  She leaves.  Matt tells Amanda that he thinks Alex would love to 
hear their secret.  Amanda shows him a book from the safe.

	DR. SEDWICK'S OFFICE

Ross is there when Blake arrives.  She's surprised to see him.  They 
apologize for their fight.  Blake tells Ross that she went to 
Vanessa/Matt's and interrupted them while they were in bed.  Dr. Sedwick 
comes in and Blake assumes that something is wrong and they can't have children.

	LIGHTHOUSE

Brent asks if Lucy wants to live on an island.  She approves.  He agrees 
to leave today, but they have to talk to AM first.  He sets up a camera.

	SPAULDING ENTERPRISES

Lucy (over the computer) tells AM that she's leaving with Brent and that 
the rape never happened.  She did it to get AM's money and hopes he'll 
forgive her.  She wants them to stop looking for her.  Brent comes into 
the picture and tells AM that he never thought this would happen.  Frank 
thinks Lucy is faking and tells her to give them a clue to where she is.  
Lucy & Brent hug.  Frank thinks Lucy has been brainwashed.  AM says that 
she knows what she's doing, "she's a very smart girl" and is trying to 
get Brent out of town to protect AM.  Frank tells AM that if Brent 
figures out that Lucy is faking, she's dead.  He leaves.

	LIGHTHOUSE

Brent asks Lucy if she really wants to go with him.  She has no doubts.

	SPAULDING HOUSE

Matt is not ashamed and Vanessa knows he's not a saint.  Amanda thinks 
that Vanessa will be hurt by this and asks if he's sure he's prepared for 
the consequences.  Matt is going home for a frank and open discussion 
with his wife unless Amanda has changed her mind about Ross.  Amanda 
wants Ross back.  Matt won't turn his back on his friends and she has 
more to lose than he does.

Matt leaves.  Alex comes back and tells Amanda that she's going to work.  
Amanda tells Alex to stay away because AM has asked Amanda to make 
decisions until the crisis with Lucy is over.  AM doesn't need Alex to go 
there and whine because she's spiteful and jealous.

	DR. SEDWICK'S

Ross and Blake are physically fine.  It's possible that Blake is putting 
so much pressure on herself that her body is fighting it and stress is 
causing her infertility.  Dr. Sedwick suggests that Blake see a 
psychologist to help with her anxiety.  She leaves.  Blake asks if Ross 
thinks she's crazy too.  Ross doesn't think that's what the doc meant.  
He suggests going on a cruise to relax.  Blake thinks that would give 
them more time to try and make a baby.  Ross wonders if they should stop 
trying to get pregnant.

	VANESSA'S

Vanessa tells Matt that Amanda is as cheap and sleezy as they come and 
she loathes her.  She wonders how AM can work with Amanda.  She thinks 
the reason Amanda didn't make it in Hollywood was that she was so base 
that even those disgusting men couldn't stand her.  She rants that if 
Ross is interested in Amanda, she has no respect for him.  Any man that 
lets Amanda get close to him is pure dirt.  She apologizes for ranting 
and raving and knows how lucky she is to have a man like Matt.

	SPAULDING ENTERPRISES

Amanda asks AM if Lucy is ok and tells him that she admires Lucy's 
courage.  AM says this is between him and Brent and he's going to give 
Brent the fight of his life.

In the parking garage Frank talks to a cop who is assigned to tailing AM.

Brent sends AM another message.  He says he's alone.  AM panics and 
thinks Brent has killed Lucy.

	VANESSA'S

Matt tries to tell Vanessa that people do things for a variety of 
reasons, but Vanessa won't let him defend Amanda.  He's not just talking 
about Amanda.  The phone rings.  It's Alex calling to tell Matt that he 
left a magazine at her house.  Matt explains that Amanda made up the 
story about a house.  Vanessa asks why he was really there.

	SPAULDING ENTERPRISES

AM & Amanda find out Lucy is getting ready for her trip with Brent.  
Brent wants to meet with AM, so AM should go to the phone booth where 
Cutter died to receive a call at 4:17.  Brent has video equipment, so 
he'll see if AM comes alone.  Amanda wants to call the police, but AM 
begs her not to, because his life isn't worth anything without Lucy.  AM 
leaves.

	DR SEDWICK'S

Ross wants to take a break.  Blake, "Due to my neurotic, psychological 
distress."  Ross says she's been under alot of stress lately.  Blake says 
it's due to Amanda.  He tells her that it's not an issue now.  He talked 
to Amanda and settled things with her.  She's promised to keep her distance.

	VANESSA'S

Vanessa asks why Matt went to see Amanda.  Matt discussed Blake and that 
he won't let Amanda destroy Blake's marriage.  Vanessa thinks he's great 
and hopes Blake will realize that love and trust are what makes a 
marriage work.  Matt tells her that Amanda lied to Alex about why he was 
there and saved Blake embarrassment.  Vanessa thinks it was his idea, but 
he tells her it wasn't.  She loves every trustworthy bone in his adorable 
body.

	LIGHTHOUSE

Lucy turns to Brent and asks if he's ready to go.  Brent tells her that 
first they have the going away party.

	SPAULDING GARAGE

AM goes to his car and the cop talks into his walkie-talkie.  AM turns 
towards the cop.


		--Karen









 




