From: Viv & Cy <cyam@earthlink.net>

Guiding Light Update
 
Friday, April 4

        by Viv


    At the diner, Frank tries to calm his father down.  He thinks that
Buzzs theory regarding the kidnapping of Coop is pretty wild.  Buzz is
sure that hes right and plans to canvass another area tomorrow, sure that
someone must have seen Jeffrey.  He runs over to the phone.  Frank looks
frustrated and confused, or perhaps he is just thinking.

    Meanwhile, Jenna is nervously packing a bag.  She is interrupted by the
ever-watchful Jeffrey, who has removed his long coat for a change.  He
wants to know what she is doing.

    Billy and Reva remove their coats at the former Alan-bend.  Billy
announces that the halfway house has released him on furlough, but he will
still have to complete his sentence.  Reva thinks he should have been given
a medal instead of being sent to prison, considering whom he shot.  Billy
is here to share the news with his best ex-gal.  His timing is perfect
because Reva is in a party mood and has dressed accordingly.  Shes wearing
a little black dress and her hair looks good.  Shes happy and single and
uh-oh, look out Springfield.

    Annie twiddles her wedding ring and contemplates her reflection.  Shes
wearing a nightgown with ties on the shoulders -- wishful thinking,
perhaps.  As she begins to brush her hair, Josh walks up behind her and
takes over.  He has the sick look on his face that always appears when they
are close.  Annie is in heaven as he brushes away, and she says that shes
missed making love to him.  Josh is trying to be affectionate but looks
positively nauseous.  As he holds her, he thinks back to his conversation
with big brother, in which Billy told him hes more likely to get
information from her in bed than anywhere else.  Josh looks like hes going
to bite the bullet, and asks if making love could harm the baster baby.
The last remnant of his hope fades as Annie assures him its okay.  She
reminds him that the last time they slept together was when they made
(didnt make) the baby, then leads him to the bed.  Josh sits down and
appears resigned to do his duty.

    Buzz wants Frank to help him prove that Jeffrey took his own child, but
Frank doesnt want to jeopardize his job over it.  Buzz raises his voice
(what a surprise!) and Eleni comes out of the back to scold him for
disturbing the customers.  They should be used to it by now, Eleni.  Eleni
tells Buzz that Frank is just worried about him.  She tries to tell Buzz
that now that the baby is back and all is well he shouldnt pursue the
matter, but Buzz doesnt want to hear that.  When Buzz says that shes
sticking up for Frank when Frank is turning his back on him, Eleni gets
angry.  She sounds a bit like the old Eleni when she tells her
father-in-law off.  She has her own opinions and can speak for herself.
She goes on to call him and Frank big, overgrown Greek-American macho
babies," and doesnt appear to care if the customers overhear her comments.
She thinks that Buzzs ego was wounded and he protests, accidentally
proclaiming his love for Jenna at the same time.  When Eleni points this
out, he agrees that its true.

    Jenna explains that she has to return to the lighthouse to conform to
the probation terms.  Jeffrey feels that Coop cannot recover from the
trauma hes been through so quickly.  After all, he was roaming the streets
alone and needs people he knows around him.  He cant quite conceal how he
feels about Buzz, and complains that she didnt sleep with him last night.
Poor sport.

    Josh knows just how Jenna feels.  He is staring at Annie and pulling
those strings, but he would rather be having a root canal.  He suggests
giving Annie a massage and she agrees.  When he leaves to get the oil, she
looks like she won the lotto.  Josh looks in the mirror, doesnt like what
he sees, grabs the oil, and returns.  We get to see those bony shoulders as
he begins the torturous task.  

    Reva wants to barhop but Billy isnt in the mood.  He wants to have a
party here instead.  Reva thinks about it.

    Eleni knew that Buzz was in love with Jenna long ago, even though he
just figured it out.  When Frank returns, Eleni suggests that he help his
dad find out about Jeffrey.  Suddenly Buzz has an inspiration.  Jeffrey
used a credit card at the diner and they can use the receipt to dig up
information.  Frank agrees and they are off to work.

    Jeffrey lists some of the things that Buzz doesnt know about his own
son.  He also berates Buzz for losing the child.  Jenna sticks up for him,
but Jeffrey is obstinate.  He is determined to make his plan work, but
Jenna realizes that Buzz made a mistake that any parent could have made,
and Buzz doesnt deserve to be shut out of Coops life.  Jeffrey says that
they are married and belong together, but Jenna strongly disagrees.

    Annie is unbuttoning Joshs shirt, then pulls away tearfully.  Josh
asks what is wrong, and she replies that she doesnt know if she can go
through with it.  Which it would that be, Annie? The baster baby, the
deception of Reva, the nonexistent AA meetings, etc., etc.  It cant be
jumping on your pseudo-husband.

    Billy brings Reva a bourbon and branch, but Reva is uncomfortable
drinking in front of him.  Billy isnt worried about it.  He puts some
music on, country of course, and they relax.  He wants to know why Reva is
so hot to party tonight, and promises to keep her confidence.  Reva decides
to flirt to avoid the subject.  She wants to relive old times and proves it
by sitting on Billy.  He looks nervous instead of happy. Happy would be the
expected reaction considering where hes been for the past several years.
Suddenly Reva asks if Joshua had sent him.  

    Annie is emotional as she talks about how she has waited for Josh to
touch her for months.  Now she thinks everything is okay, and Josh doesnt
discourage her.  He tells her that she can talk to him.

    Reva is fuming at Billy and gets him to admit that hes here because of
Josh, but wasnt sent by him.  (stop looking at the camera, Jordan) He
knows that Josh belongs with her and telling him that its over wont work.
 She protests but Billy has been honing his perceptive powers in prison.
He wants to know whats going on between Reva and Annie.      

    Buzz and Frank sit at a booth with a box full of charge receipts.  Buzz
finds the slip and runs to the phone.  He calls the credit card company,
pretends to be Jeffrey, and claims he lost his card.  He wants the
addresses of the last few purchases.  Frank and Eleni nuzzle while they
wait.  Buzz breaks up the fun to retrieve Frank.  Jeffrey rented an
apartment two days ago in a low rent neighborhood and Buzz wants to check
it out.  Frank makes him promise to stay away from Jenna, but it falls on
deaf ears.

    Jenna thinks her marriage to Jeffrey was based on necessity and
convenience.  He declares his love and she replies that she will never
return it.  Jeffrey is very hurt and thinks that Jenna wants to dump him
for Buzz.  He gets physical and wont let her go until they finish their
conversation.  Jenna wants them to be apart for a while, but Jeffrey gets
angry and pushes her around again, the big bully.  He wont let her leave
the room. 

    Buzz bribes the super to open Jeffreys apartment for him.  At the last
minute the man decides that Buzz isnt Mr. Morgans friend.  Does he care,
or is he after more incentive?

    Back in the boudoir, Annie tells Josh how much she loves him.  Hes
still looking for excuses, but it doesnt appear that an escape is
imminent.  She says shell be right back and goes to the bathroom,
appearing upset.

    The super has grown a conscience, but is persuaded when Frank shows him
his badge.  Immediately Buzz finds the famous stuffed rabbit of Coops.
Buzz asks what kind of man would kidnap a baby to look good.  

    That kind of man has Jenna pinned against the wall, scaring the tinkle
out of her.  He demands that Jenna cut Buzz out of his life, but she
refuses.  He pushes her and she screams that she loves Buzz.  That may not
have been the correct answer.  Jeffrey doesnt care how she feels about
Buzz. He will not allow her to leave him.

    Reva tells Billy that Joshua has to stay with Annie.  This doesnt make
sense to Billy, and he can see how much shes hurting.  She asks him to
share a dance and they do. Its a sight we havent seen in a dogs age.  

    Annie is sitting on the floor and says to herself that shes bleeding.
Josh calls from the other room and wants to know if shes okay.  She softly
says that she cannot lose this baby.


  

                   
	

         

         
  

    



