From: "Judith Lanoue" <julanoue@fdic.gov>

Guiding Light Update for April 1, 1996

* LOWHAD Wedding Take 2
* Mandy and Alex sharpen their claws
* Reva tells Alan to kiss off
* Buzz wants a piece of Reva's Pie
* Baby Red needs a Cardiologist

Let the show begin:

DR. SEDWICK'S OFFICE:

Blake puts her file back on the desk and a nurse walks in looking for Dr. S.

EXAM ROOM:

Dr. Sedwick looks at the ultrasound and tells Holly and Fletch to meet her in 
her office. Dr. S. needs to get a better look at the test results.

DINER:

Lucy wants to know what's going on with Buzz and Reva.  Buzz says he can 
trust Lucy so he'll tell her the truth.  In walks Alan-Michael wondering how 
Reva is.  Buzz says Reva is out either making the best or worst decision of 
her life.

CHAPEL:

The priest gives his spiel about speak now or forever hold your peace, 
notices that Josh is distracted (he's still looking at Reva through the 
window) and says:  "Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lewis, are you alright?"  A desperate 
Annie says:  "Josh? Josh?  What is it?

***ROLL LIGHTHOUSE***

DINER:

Lucy is worried that Buzz will get hurt, but he convinces LAME that he's a 
happily married man by telling them a story of he and Lucy in the old days.  
Something about conning a whole town to cook them a week's worth of food.  
Lucy fondly remembers a Lemon Meringue Pie that was worth all the risk.  And 
the moral of the story is, that to Buzz Reva is worth the risk.  Anyways, 
Buzz goes on to say that he finally has someone to share the rest of his life 
with where every moment will be exciting.

CHAPEL:

Annie is still asking Josh what's wrong, he says nothing and that they should 
continue.  While they exchange vows, Josh remembers his vows to love Reva and 
Marah and that they would be a family the way they were meant to be *Always*. 
 Then Annie says, "I shwill" (oops, I mean "I will") and eventually Josh 
snaps back to reality.  As Josh and Annie join hands we see Reva watching 
through the windows with tears in her eyes.

DR. SEDWICK'S OFFICE:

Blake gets rid of the nurse and Folly comes in and tells her that something 
is wrong.  Blake says it must be a mechanical error.  Fletch hugs Holly and 
assures her that whatever it is they can handle it.

**commercial**

Dr. Sedwick invites Vivian to join her to help explain Baby Red's condition 
to Folly.  They tell Folly that Baby Red has an Atrial Septal Defect.  Fletch 
shouts that he wants it in English (can't this guy act without shouting?!?)  
So Viv explains that this is an abnormal opening between the chambers of the 
heart.  Dr. S says Baby Red will need cardiac surgery immediately following 
her birth.  Again, Fletch jumps up and shouts that this is a hell of a way 
for their little girl to start her life.  Dr. Sedwick says it's the only way. 
 Folly hug.

SPAULDING MANSION:

Alex is looking for Alan but finds Amanda.  Mandy sarcastically notes that 
Alex looks much better than yesterday.  The two quibble over the reasons why 
Mandy gave up the Vice Presidency at Spaulding.  Alex says that giving up the 
VP spot isn't enough, she wants her out of the family.  Mandy says that 
wasn't the deal and insists she will work with Alan and that she's not afraid 
of Alex.

Amanda opines about how difficult it was for her to give up the VP spot, it 
broke her heart but she did it to spare her father and brother the 
humiliation.  Alex says that Alan didn't even know who Amanda was when he 
turned over his stock to her.  Mandy realizes that's the reason why Alex 
cannot stand her because Alan loved Mandy enough to give her the stock and 
that he didn't give it to Alex.  Mandy isn't going to take anymore and warns 
Alex that "the Malibu Madam can be nasty when some phony little tart tries to 
take over her territory."

CHAPEL:
(This is where I wonder how I got so lucky to have this LOWHAD wedding in my 
first update.  If you don't want to gag page down now!)

Marah and Shayne say they want to say their vows.  Jannie kneel down and Josh 
says their finally going to be a family where everyone gives and gets what 
they need.  (They're giving me a toothache).  Where a four year old has as 
much clout as an almost 40 year old.

Marah:  We ask God to bless us.  Annie:  to be good to us even when we argue. 
 Josh:  to help us keep each other even when we don't feel like it.  Shayne: 
 To help us share what we have with others.  Marah:  To help us love each 
other forever and always.  All:  To help us live happily ever after.

The priest finishes the ceremony.  Reva walks away from the doors and Alan 
shows up and says he knew Reva still loved Josh as much as she ever did.

Jannie smooch then Annie and the kids giggle while Josh takes a deep breath.

**Commercial**

Josh says they forgot the rings so they exchange rings and smooch again. Josh 
checks the hallway before the LOWHAD crowd leaves the chapel.

CEDARS STAIRWAY:

Reva comes down the stairs proclaiming that they could have been seen.  Alan 
says reva wanted to be seen, that's why she was there.  Alan gets Reva to 
admit that she still loves Josh.  The light dawns and Alan realizes why Reva 
married Buzz and he threatens to tell Josh.  Reva says Josh wouldn't believe 
him because "she's the Slut of Springfield not Mother Theresa."  Reva goes on 
to say that if Alan was around when she needed him she would have married 
him.  Alan wants Reva to leave Buzz and marry him.

DINER:

A-M remarks that he expected to find his father there.  Buzz says that he 
doesn't want to fight with Alan that all Buzz and Reva want is for LAME to be 
happy for he and Reva they way they are for LAME.  A-M invites Breva for 
dinner at the country club, but Buzz says it's not a good night but he'll 
take a raincheck.  Lucy give's A-M a smooch and thanks A-M for caring so much 
and they leave.

CEDARS:

Dr. S says that Baby Red's condition is common among DS and other babies. As 
a matter of fact, it's common enough that the neonatal unit at Cedar's has 
experience in dealing with this.  Holly asks about the chances of survival.  
Dr. S. cannot guarantee anything and states that there are always risks 
involved in cardiac surgery.  However, the surgery will remedy the problem 
says Viv. Dr. Sedwick assures that they are prepared for everything and notes 
that Holly could give birth any day now, any hour in fact.  Everyone leaves 
and Folly wonders what's next.  Holly thought the worst thing they would have 
to face is Down's Syndrome, now this.

**Commercial**

CEDAR'S STAIRWAY:

Reva has no intention of leaving Buzz.  Alan says Reva married Buzz the 
cockroach to get back at him.  Reva goes on about how Alan promised her he 
could love her better than Josh did but he couldn't.  Buzz lets her be 
whoever she needs to be, something Alan could never do.  Alan doesn't think 
Reva will be happy working in a greasy spoon.  She reminds him that's where 
she started and that Alan made his bed now he has to sleep in it alone.  But 
if he's hungry he can come to the diner for the blue plate special and she'll 
give him 10% off.

LOWHAD:

Vanessa toasts Josh and Annie wishing them a happy, happy life.  Josh and the 
kids leave but promise to be right back <oh boy> Matt puts on some music and 
he and Van dance.  Ed and Annie chat about how she's in heaven. Annie 
mentions that in AA they tell you to be careful what you pray for, and Annie 
prayed for this day and she's glad she did.  She goes on to thank Ed for his 
support.  Ed notices that Annie is acting like her days in AA are over.  
Annie assures Ed this isn't true and they begin to dance.  Josh and the kids 
are back as promised and they have a present for the new Mrs. Lewis.

LADY AND THE TRAMP:

Mandy only wants what she deserves, her place in the family.  Alex wishes she 
were still locked up in that attic.  Mandy cries that if her Daddy heard Alex 
talking that way she'd be in big trouble, and Alan would never forgive Alex 
if she drags his daughter through the mud. Mandy goes on to mention that she 
won't take Alex's threats lying down.  Enter Alan distraught from his 
encounter with Reva.

**Commercial**

CEDARS:

Fletch in his infinite wisdom mentions that they knew this wasn't going to be 
any picnic at the beach.  Holly sends Fletch for water.  While at the bubbler 
Fletcher the Flea Catcher (I loved it when Bill used to call him that) 
punches a hole in the wall.  Viv tells him that Holly and the baby are really 
going to need that arm to lean on.  Meanwhile Blake tells Holly that she 
shouldn't worry because her kids are survivors.  Fletch comes back and Holly 
says that she is lucky to have he and Blake and she knows she can make it 
with their support.

SPAULDING MANSION:

Alan doesn't want any more disagreements and goes on to sing Amanda's 
praises.  Alex wants to be invited to Mandy's canonization.  Alan is proud 
and grateful for Amanda.  Alex feels a migraine coming on and leaves.  Alan 
says that Amanda looked inside of him to see what he really needed, something 
no one else could do.  Mandy wishes she could take away her father's pain.  
Alan says no pain, no gain and that Breva made a big mistake.  A-M walks in 
and Alan tells him he has everything under control as far as Breva are 
concerned.

DINER:

Reva announces she's home, asks Buzz's forgiveness and asks him if he wants 
her out of his life for good.  What Buzz wants is a kiss.


**Commercial**

CEDARS:

Dr. S. will be waiting for Holly and wants to see her at the first sign of 
contractions.  Meanwhile, inside Dr. Sedwick's office Blake is pensive while 
holding her file. She puts the file down and leaves.

LOWHAD:

Annie opens her present (a box inside a box inside a box) it's a sign for the 
LOWHAD house w/ a carrousel and all their names on it.  They all hug and 
kiss.

SPAULDING MANSION:

A-M offers to invest in Alan's new venture.  Alan says he wants to go it 
alone.  A-M leaves.  Alan tells Mandy that A-M must never know that they are 
going to destroy Reva.

DINER:

Breva are still smooching, when they stop Buzz says it was nice.  Reva is 
insulted and tells him he hasn't seen anything yet.  They kiss and hug 
playfully-FREEZE FRAME.


- Judi (be kind this is my first update!)
julanoue@fdic.gov

