Daily Updates

Date: Sun, 1 Jan 1995 22:09:20 CST
From: U14780@uicvm.uic.edu
Subject: GH: Update for Fri 12/30/94

                            GH Update for 12/30/94
                            By John R. Andrews, UIC

Scene 1
Luke, Laura, and Lucky arrive at the Ward house for a Kwanzaa celebration.
Edward arrives and is greeted cordially by Keesha and politely by the other
Wards. Justus begins the ceremonies.
Scene 2
Alan and Monica quietly toast the New Year.
Scene 3
A dazzling Lucy greets Kevin at her door with a passionate kiss that lasts into
the front room. She tells him no talk that will jinx the evening. He gives her
a sponge and a rubber ducky; she sees a theme emerging.
Scene 4
In their room, Alan tries to convince Monica that she looks fine, but she
doesn't believe him. She prepares for her trip to Arizona, but Alan interrupts
saying he needs her attention focused elsewhere.
Scene 5
Justus explains Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday. In Swahili it means "first
fruit" and in the broadest sense is a harvest celebration that began about 30
years ago by Dr. Molana Karinga [please forgive any misspellings]. It's a seven
day feast beginning December 26 with each day dedicated to one of seven
principles.  Mae Mae proceeds to explain the principles: unity, self-
determination, collective worth and responsibility, cooperative economics,
purpose, creativity, and faith. Keesha then relates an emotional story of a
heroic woman born into slavery but who worked to buy her own freedom and go on
to lead an exemplary and courageous life.
Scene 6
Lois arrives at the mansion to give Ned his concert and promotion schedule
which has been made very full.
Scene 7
More Kwanzaa stuff.
Scene 8
Alan asks Monica to focus on them. She says she loves him, and he's been very
patient and generous, but she feels devoid of any sexuality and can't respond
now; however, they kiss tenderly.
Scene 9
Lucy's motor is revving, and she's ready to hit the gas, but Kevin shifts to
neutral saying there's something he must tell her.  She looks apprehensive. He
brings up what Mac said about him being an intellectual snob, and says Mac was
right. Kevin says he's very grateful to her and hopes he's worth her efforts.
He tells her he loves her. She tells him she loves him too, and they kiss
passionately.  [This scene was a good contrast to the Sonny/Brenda one.  In
that case, it was basically: I move in, or you find another place to park your
Porche.]
Scene 10
Ned tells Lois he'll show her what he can do over the next six weeks.  She is
dubious.
Scene 11
Justus prods Mae Mae into singing "Oh Happy Day." They all join in dancing and
singing, even Edward.
Scene 12
Luke implores Mae Mae into agreeing to sing at his club. She says yes
immediately.
Scene 13
Edward takes Justus aside for a private conversation.
Scene 14
Alan and Monica lie in bed together. She apologizes for not being able to
respond to him as she would like to.
Scene 15
Lucy plays seductively with her ducky in a bubble bath.  A robed Kevin enters
and proceeds to sensuously sponge her creamy white silken thighs. He slowly
disrobes and steps into the bath with Lucy. Unfortunately, he slips and falls
hitting his head on the tub, rendering him unconscious. [Sheesh, Kevin, guys
generally wait at least till *they're* done before losing consciousness.]
[Yes, I know this coitus interruptus joke is sooo cute, but enough is enough.
There's just so far you can stretch a joke. Hmm, then again look how far
they've tried to stretch Miguel.]
Scene 16
Edward asks Justus to meet him at ELQ the next day to discuss a plan Edward
claims will benefit ELQ, Charles Street, and Justus.
Scene 17
Ned thanks Lois for giving him another chance and wishes her a Happy New Year.
She responds HNY, and they kiss softly.  She leaves looking lonely/confused.
Scene 18
Lucy phones for help saying she's got an unconscious man in her bathtub.