Sunday, November 25, 2012

Season 9, Episode 187 “ We've only just begun - Pt. 1,2 & 3” – (November Sweeps)


         The Scavo house was silent. Lynette was drinking coffee at the kitchen table with porter next to her. Julie and Jordan were on the couch holding hands. The silence was broken when Tom burst in the front door. Lynette got up and began to cry. “I grabbed the next plane out of New York… Have we heard anything?” Tom grabbed Lynette and pulled her in for a hug. The hug was broken when detective clement came down the stairs. Everyone stood up at the same time. “We have fingerprints from the railing of the crib, we won’t know till later, but were going to take everyone’s prints here so we can rule you all out and see if there is a print of someone not in this room…” everyone looked at one another.
        Bree sat at the police station, twiddling her fingers. A police officer walked up handing her an envelope. “It’s clean Mrs. Weston; do you think this Sam guy is trying to hurt you in anyway?” Bree looked down at the opened envelope. “ We've had a, um, difficult past.” Bree stood up to shake his hand. “If you need further assistance you know where to reach us…” Bree just smiled at the officers comment and walked out of the station. When she got to the steps she opened the letter and read it. When she was finished she pulled out her cell phone and dialed.
        Julie and Jordan got back to the motel they were staying at, not saying a word to each other. “Here, take the keys…I’ll go check the mail.” Julie said. Jordan walked the opposite way to the room, as Julie entered the office. When she stopped at the desk she cleared her throat a few times then tapped the bell. Still nobody came to help her. She was ready to just call it quits when something caught her eye. On the Guest check in sheet she recognized a name “Kayla Scavo” Julie began to run and get Jordan, but instead she stopped, turned around, and looked at the sheet again. Using her index finger she slid across the sheet to the room Kayla was staying in. She looked around to see if anyone was near, then reached over and grabbed the key. The door slowly opened and Julie flipped the light on. Nobody was around but there was still luggage on the bed. Julie searched the room for any clues and found nothing. Disappointed she sat on the bed and began to cry.
        Bree was sipping her tea do to it still being extremely hot. She was focused on what was going on outside the coffee shop that she didn't see Sam walk in. He sat down across from her. “Hello Bree.” This time Bree nodded with a “Hello Sam” she sipped her tea again. “Well Sam you wanted to talk, so please…talk.” Sam readjusted himself on the chair. “I want to sell you your business back, for a reasonable price.” They just sat there for a moment. “Was I right Sam, are you drowning in debt and despair?” Bree said this managing to keep a straight face. “I see it’s not time to talk about this… well you have my number, if it’s something you want to do please, call me.” Sam got up from the table. As Bree watched him walk away she couldn't help but notice the holes in his sneakers.
          Julie started to collect herself. After wiping her tears from her face she stood up and headed for the door. Flipping the light off, she slowly closed the door… Suddenly the door stopped and opened wide again. Julie flipped the lights on and ran towards the luggage. She slowly unzipped it and threw it open. Julie fumbled through the heaps of clothes and hair products and still came up short. She started to lose hope when she reached into the front flap and pulled out a handful of pictures. Julie covered her mouth as she looked through them. They were of Lynette, with doodles of knives through her and the words “Get even” marked all over them. Julie found what she was looking for and ran from the room. She missed the hand that almost grabbed her ankle from underneath the bed. As soon as the room was clear, Kayla ran out of it and into the next room over that she hid the girls in.
        Kayla put them in the car and strapped them in. before she left she jumped into Julie’s car and pushed the hood button… After a handful of wires, Kayla shut the hood and made her way back to her car and sped off into the night.
        Julie ran into her room making Jordan jump up from the chair. “Jordan! We need to get back to Fairview.” In an instant they were both running from the room and to the car. Jordan tries to start it then jumps out. Julie dials a number on her cell phone. “Hey Porter, It was Kayla, Kayla took the kids.” It only took that sentence for Porter to hang up in a hurry. Jordan hopped in the car and looked at Julie. “Well let’s go!” Julie exclaimed. “We’re not going anywhere… someone sabotaged the wiring.” Jordan said this as he pulled her into a hug.
        Porter ran up to the door and banged on it. Bree opened the door looking tired yet concerned. “Can I talk to Trip?” Bree still half asleep answered, “Trip is out on business… Porter what’s wrong?” Porter looked around not knowing what to do. Bree smiled as if she understood. “Andrew is at the office, go seek advice from him, trip has told taught him everything he knows.” And with that Porter started to run off the porch “Oh Porter…” He turned back to Bree. “You’re going to need to take the car if you want to get there dear.” Bree threw the keys at him. With that he was off again.
       As Porter was running, he passed Lee who crossed the street and hung a “For Sale” sign in the front yard. Lee always checked over the houses before he sold them and Karen & Roy’s house was no exception. Lee walked into a dark house with the furniture covered in white sheets. He couldn't help but smile when he thought of Karen. She after all was the feistiest elderly woman he’s ever met. He searches throughout the house and nods in approval. Lee sets for the door till he hears a noise from upstairs. Slowly ascending the steps the noise has stopped. Kayla is in the hall closet with the babies holding one while the other sits on the floor in the car seat. Lee was creeping slowly past the door. Kayla was holding onto a baseball bat she found. Lee shifted his focus on the closet door. His hand reached out and grabbed the knob. Kayla squeezed the bat, ready to swing, when a voice shouted up from down stairs. Lee recognized the voice to be Bob’s and rushed down.
        Bree was heating water on the stove when her doorbell sounded. She was surprised to see Sam on the other side. “And to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit Sam?” after asking him this Bree thought Sam would have had his usual snotty attitude, instead he looked up at Bree with tears in his eyes. “I have nothing Bree, no parents, no business, no money… I have nothing.” Bree took a few moments and decided to invite him in.
        Gaby was getting the girls ready for bed, when her phone started to vibrate. She answered the phone while picking up clothes and tossing them into a laundry basket. “Hello….this is her… yes but I was…. Lazaro!” There was a click on the other line. Gaby put the basket on the floor and hung up as well. Carlo’s was picking up toys when Gaby came down the stairs. Carlo’s looked at her. “Who was that?” Gaby stuttered a little but managed to get out… “Uh Cumberly’s.” Carlo’s waited for more… “ OK?” Gaby looked teary eyed. “I was just fired.”
        The closet door opened and Kayla peeked around the corner. She pulled on the car seat and held Sophie, when a box fell from the top shelf of the closet. Kayla flipped the light on and saw a gun lying there. She looked scared but picked it up and tucked it into her pants. Kayla laid the girls down and pulled the curtains shut. But not before looking up and down the street to see if anyone might see her. She then pulled the sheet off the couch and laid down pulling the sheet over her.
        It isn't easy giving up power, admitting that we might need help from friends and neighbors, deciding that a loved one might know what's best for us, giving up our better judgment for a slightly darker agenda, but for some... the hardest kind of power to give up is the power to control their own desires.”
        Porter arrives at the lawyer’s office and can’t find Andrew. He sits in the waiting room and holds his head in his hands.                                                             
        “Nobody on the lane was going to sleep very well tonight…” Bree and Sam talked at the table, as time seemed to pass, Porter waited for Andrew at the office, Julie talked with the police who had arrived to witness the things she had found and Kayla feeling scared and guilty couldn't sleep a wink.In life we all make plans, but sometimes they don't turn out the way we expected.”
         “Hey Renee it’s Lee…” Renee rolled her eyes, yet was still able to force a fake smile, even though she was on the phone. Lee had asked her to head over to McCluskey’s old place and see what she could do with it as far as taking the old out of it and making it sell-able for someone new. Renee reluctantly accepted lee’s proposal and headed out the door. On her way to the house Renee see’s Tom and Lynette on the porch hugging in silence, she sees Gaby braiding Juanita’s hair as Carlo’s sips lemonade. She sees Bree and Sam step out onto the porch in deep conversation. Renee smiled as the sun shined on her face and the wind blew through her hair. By the time she stepped up to the porch and entered the house she was rejuvenated and ready to change the house.
          Renee entered the house with a less pleased look on her face. Swiping the door side table she shook her head at the dust that gathered on her finger. She headed for the stairs when she heard a noise come from the living room. Slowly turning the corner she spotted both children on the floor and Kayla fast asleep on the couch. Renee took extra caution when backing away and out the door. Renee ran across the street while on her cell phone with the police. Lynette and Tom stood up with looks of horror on their faces as Renee pointed to the house.
        Porter’s phone rang and in an instant he was upset. He quickly hung up and called Julie. “Hello…” Julie answered. “Kayla Scavo…” Porter was able to get out before he was interrupted. “I already know the police are here looking for clues.” Julie stopped. “Oh wait Porter your mom is calling me…” Porter quickly jumped back into the conversation. “Yea and I know why…” Julie looked terrified and relived after porter told her they knew where Kayla and the girls were. Porter hung up the phone and headed for the door, when Andrew walked in. Not giving Andrew a chance to say anything he grabbed him “Let’s go! We’re taking your car!”
        As Porter and Andrew sped onto the lane, the squealing of the tires grabbed the attention of everyone outside. Renee runs across the street to meet them at the front of the house, when Karen’s cat Toby runs in front of the car. Andrew yells and swerves to miss Toby and heads for Renee. As Renee is still and caught in the moment the car speeds closer towards her she sees her life begin to flash before her eyes. Then she feels a heavy jolt and screams. When Renee hears the sound of a crashing car she opens her eyes and realizes the man on the porch with Bree has knocked her out of the way of the oncoming car. Both Porter & Andrew flee from the car. Porter heads straight for the front door while Andrew heads over to Renee.
        When Porter entered the home he was confronted with Kayla. Porter looks over at the babies and looks back to Kayla. Then without words Porter charges at Kayla, knocking her to the floor. They both roll around and throw punches, till Kayla pulls the gun from her pocket and fires it at the ceiling. The sound of the gun echoes out of the house and fills the lane. Andrew jumped up, leaving Renee, Sam and Bree on the side of the road. He ran up the stairs and kicked the door in. as he rounded the corner he came face to face with Kayla and her gun. Without warning Kayla pulls the trigger. In slow motion Porter tackles Kayla as Andrew falls to the floor. Dead.
           Within the last hour Kayla was escorted away in a police car, Julie was holding Sophie and Lynette had Paige. And Bree was crying over a stretcher that carried Andrew Van De Kamp. Her son, her employee, her life…
“We all take the gift of life for granted, if only we could slow things down because before you know it, the gift is gone”                                                         .9.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Season 9, Episode 186 “…Two for the Show”


Kayla looked back at Lynette, then back to Renee. With complete silence she walked past Renee and off the porch. “Where did Lush Barbie come from?” Lynette was rubbing her wrists. “My god Renee, you have amazing timing, do you know that?” they both smiled and dove into a hug. “Lynette broke the hug to ask… “When did you get back?” “Only 15 minutes ago, Ben had to see all of Paris, and as you know I’ve been there so many times I could make my own line of perfume.” Lynette laughed “I don’t get it, but who cares your home!” Lynette pulled her in for another hug.
        Shortly after the accident Jennifer stuck with her plan to work at the lavish Grey Estate and raise her son in Fairview. Jennifer soon found happiness again when she met a wealthy young man and began a romantic relationship with him. Sadly Jennifer’s happiness would take a backseat again when a much more sinister situation came to light.
        “Honey did you see this flier for the Christmas party, they are having a baking competition.” Jennifer grabbed the flier from Steve’s hand. She reads over it for a bit. “Ok?” she said with a confused look on her face. “ Ok? Honey you’re an amazing cook I bet you if you entered that toll house pie you make for me and Hunter, you would win.” Jennifer smiled and gave him a kiss. When she walked away she looked at the flier again and smiled.
        The next morning there was a knock on Gaby’s door. She could see it was Renee in the window and she opened it with a forced smile. “Jesus Gaby you look like hell…” Gaby began to talk, when Renee interrupted. “I have a question… how do you suppose one should raise their kids?” Gaby looked up at her with confusion. “Oh god I’ll just get to it. I went to see Lynette last night and when I left your oldest one was hiding up in the tree house…” Gaby’s eyes widened and she pushed Renee out of the way and stomped down the street. “Juanita Solis get your bottom down here right now!” with Gaby screaming up to Juanita it made Lynette go out to investigate what was going on. As Lynette exited the house the back door opened and Kayla snuck in.
        Juanita did her best to pretend she wasn't in the tree house but it didn't matter. Gaby climbed up the ladder. When she reached the top she found plates, foam cups, and garbage on the floor. “Well I love what you've done with the place. The carpeting needs a shampoo, but the new wallpaper is the right touch” Gaby said looking around. “Mommy I…” Juanita started to plead till Gaby snapped at her. “Save it Juanita Solis, I have never been more mad at you in my life… do you know how scared your father and I were?”
Even asking her a question Gaby stopped Juanita from talking. “We love you, it killed us to not know where you were” Gaby finally rested and Juanita got to talk. “But I never see you anymore, it’s like you've forgotten about daddy and Celia and me…and I sometimes wonder what it would have been like if Grace and I were never switched.” Gaby sat down and held Juanita and started to talk with her more.
        On the ground Renee had just finished telling Lynette what happened. When Lynette went back inside she started on the dishes. Shortly after Julie walked in. “Why is there an audience by the tree house?” Lynette laughed and gave her a hug. “How was the venue search?” Lynette asked. Julie started for the stairs. “I’m going to go grab Sophie and I’ll tell you all about it…” Lynette smiled and went back to the sink. She jumped when she heard a scream. Lynette ran for the stairs as Julie was running down. “They’re gone!” Julie shouted. Lynette swallowed hard and tried to understand. “Sophie and Paige are gone!” Julie ran to the phone while Lynette stood motionless holding on to the railing.
        “No it isn’t always that easy to forgive someone who has done awful things to us…” The police arrive and rush over to Lynette and Julie waiting on the porch. “But to get back to our normal existence, we must first forgive ourselves…” Gaby holds Juanita and gives her a kiss on her forehead. “…Forgive ourselves for the way we will get even with those who we must forgive…” Bree pulls a letter from the mailbox addressed to her from Sam.                                                  .6.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Season 9, Episode 185 “One for the Money…”


         “When I died, many people came to my funeral… People who cared for me and people who needed to forgive me and themselves. It’s not always easy to forgive someone when they have done something so awful to us. But when we do, we feel a sense of closure…”
        Jennifer lived the life of any normal, happy housewife. Things seemed to get better when she got a job she applied for, giving her family a chance to move to the picturesque town of Fairview. On that day Jennifer lost her happiness, when the moving truck driven by her husband Stefan, lost its breaks and slammed into a moving train, killing him instantly.
        “Mom…?” Jennifer snapped out of her day dream and jumped a little when Hunter called her name. “Oh hey sweetie, I’m sorry just sunk into deep thought, what’s up?” Hunter just had to point to his watch to make her realize it was time for school. She jumped up and grabbed her purse and they headed out the door.
        Bree was just finishing up her shopping when she headed for the checkout she crashed into another cart. “Oh I’m dreadfully sorry I…” Bree stopped when she realized she had just bumped into Sam Allen, the very man who took her company from her. “Bree… hello.” Sam said with a smile on his face. Bree tried to walk around him without saying a word. Sam jumped in front of her. “Don’t you recognize me?” Sam asked. Bree stopped and sneered at him. “Of course I remember you Sam… and I have nothing to say to you.” Sam smiled. “Still holding that grudge huh?” Bree snapped back quickly. “Well what did you expect, a happy reunion with a hug?” Sam still smiling, “Well I can do without the hug. Is there a way I can say sorry?” Bree sneered once more and walked away. She stopped and turned around to walk back to him. “No let me say I’m sorry…” Sam took a deep breath of relief. “…I’m sorry you’re still successful in business, because I would have given anything to hear about you crashing and burning with the empire I fought to build, so I pray that when everything that you have stolen from me completely erupts around you, the debris falls on that hollow mass of bone you call a head…” with Sam looking speechless and defeated, Bree walks away with her signature smile.
        Gaby was sitting on the couch with a picture of Juanita in her hand waiting for any news about her daughter. The front door opened and Carlos walked in looking tired yet determined. Gaby stood up and looked at him for any sign. He just stared back and shook his head. “The Mexican police said they searched around Carmen and Hector’s house and saw no sign of her.” Gaby began to cry and walk away. “Honey we’re going to find her…” “That’s not why I’m crying” she told Carlos. He came up behind her. “Then why the tears?” Gaby cleared her throat. “Because I was hoping she was there… now that she’s not I don’t know where she could be and that scares the hell out of me Carlos” Gaby wept into Carlos’ chest as he held her.
        Porter Scavo was elated to see his daughter, and quite upset when he had to go to work. But that only meant that his mother Lynette could hog her all to herself. It was only then that Lynette remembered taking care of two babies at once was a chore. However Lynette was trained in this type of situation and after she got Paige and Sophie down for bed, there was a knock on the door. “Kayla…” Lynette said as soon as she saw who was on the other side. Kayla took it upon herself to walk in and staggered into the living room. It wasn’t long before Lynette saw that she was incredibly drunk. “Oh no… no Kayla you have to go I just got the kids down.” Lynette said with her arms crossed. Kayla forced herself to stand up. “Where’s my father?!”
Without word Lynette walked over and opened the door. Kayla giggled, followed by a hiccup and started for the door. Lynette was surprised when Kayla grabbed her arm. “I’m not a kid anymore… you can’t control me…” Lynette tried pulling away. “I think you should go.” She said sternly to Kayla. Kayla just giggled more “You know what I think? I think we should have a talk.” Lynette tried again to free her arm, which only made Kayla grab her other arm… Until a voice from behind them spoke out. “I think you need to let go of her!” Kayla let go of Lynette and they both turned around and there stood Renee Perry, Arms crossed & foot tapping.                                        
                                                                  .5.          

Monday, November 5, 2012

Season 9, Episode 184 “Sweet Child of Mine”


“When a child comes up missing on Wisteria Lane, it’s usually because they have chased the Ice Cream truck, or they have followed an interesting new animal, or maybe they just find the amusement of seeing a parent search for them… On the lane children are always found, one way…or another.”
        “Solis! Uh, Black hair, round…” Gaby was talking to the officer at the desk when Carlos moved her to the side and stepped in. “It’s been 24 hours and we've been waiting patiently… we just want to find our daughter.” The police officer searched through the desk and pulled out some papers. “Here, fill out these forms and were going to need a picture of her… most recent one you have.” Gaby was fumbling through her bag when the note Juanita wrote fell to the floor. Carlos looked at her as she paused and he reached for it. When he opened the letter a picture of Juanita’s real mother, Carmen fell from the inside. Carlos looked at the picture and back at Gaby.
        In the middle of doing dishes, Lynette threw the sponge down when she heard the doorbell ring out. When she opened the door she smiled a huge smile, there stood Julie Mayer with her baby girl Sophie. “Oh my god, get in here!” Lynette hugged Julie and grabbed the baby from her. Julie was smiling, “She wanted to see her grandma.” Lynette cringed “Ya well Sort of.” Julie took her coat off as Lynette spun around with Sophie.  “Where’s your mom, I haven’t seen her since she left the lane?” Lynette asked Julie as she blew on Sophie’s belly. “Mom is kind of busy lately.” Julie replied. Lynette stopped and looked at her. “Has Susan found a guy?!” Julie laughed. “No no, I don’t think she will date, not after Mike.” They both stood there looking at each other. Lynette broke the silence. “Well…?” Julie smiled and held out her hand. On it was a huge diamond ring.
       Bree was covered in flour and licking her fingers before she took off her apron and placed the pie on top of a pot holder. She knocked on Roy’s door and smiled her usual till he opened. When he did open Bree noticed the furniture covered in sheets. All she had to do was shoot Roy a look and he nodded “I know, I know... if I leave I should tell you girls, but I figured… it would be less dramatic if I snuck out. Bree smiled. “Now Roy, when have you ever known me to be dramatic?” In an instant most of the lane was at Bree’s place toasting champagne and eating bruschetta on toast.
        The girls were in the kitchen with Julie hugging her and asking tons of questions. “You’re going to be a beautiful bride… and remember I get commission on any gown you buy.” Gaby said while laughing, she stopped when she noticed the girls looking at her. “Oh look, Quiche.” With that said Gaby followed the waiter and away from the group.   “That’s one reason I wanted to talk to you guys but I wanted to wait.” Julie said “Wait for what?” asked Bree. “…Well no offence but I wanted to wait till Renee got back from her honeymoon to talk fashion.” Julie winced but was relieved when the ladies bowed their heads in defeat and agreement. “Lynette, How long is Renee going to be away? It’s got to be the longest honeymoon in history.” Bree exclaimed.
       As Lynette tried to answer, Julie’s FiancĂ© Jordan walked in. They kissed and smiled. It wasn't long before Steve walked over. “Jordan? Jordan Bailey?” Jordan spun around. “Oh wow, hey…” Jordan shook Steve’s hand “Hey Julie this is Steve Michaels, I went to med school with him.” Julie shook his hand. “Where’s Tiffany?” Jordan asked. Steve smiled. “Uh yea Tiff and I got a divorce.” Steve said with little emotion. Jordan seemed sympathetic. From across the room Jennifer spotted the group talking, and when she looked closer her eyes widened and she put her glass down then snuck out through the front door.
Roy was making his way to the door as well when he spotted Gaby on the steps crying. “Gaby why don’t you go home and wait for word about your little girl.” He said as he sat down next to her. “Because if I’m not surrounded by all of you, I will think about her and worry even more…” Without word Roy put his arm around Gaby and pulled her close. “Yes we pray all children are found, but sometimes it’s better to pray we find them in one piece.”                                 
                                                                              .4.