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Subject:  Monday Summary 10/16 Pt.1
Date:  95-10-16 19:28:43 EDT
From:  Mareli25@aol.com

Brenda's juggling calls at L&B regarding Miguel's concert.  Ned starts
sorting through the desk, disturbing Brenda.  Brenda finishes her calls
and tells Ned how excited she is about the concert.  Ned applauds her
efforts.  Brenda wonders if Ned is feeling rejected since all the focus is on
Miguel not "Eddie Mane". Ned knows his time will come. Brenda inquires about
Ned's jaw.

Stone bounds through the penthouse door and questions Sonny about his bruised
face. Sonny explains what happened then asks if Stone had a good time at the
party. Stone had a great time, and the memory book blew him away...people
said things in the book that he had no idea about.  Sonny can't believe he
would be surprised.  Stone relates how  it's different...expressing on paper
something you couldn't say face to face, the power of the written word can
say really heavy things quietly, with impact. Stone's getting to intellectual
for Sonny...they laugh, the party was great, but Stone felt bad for AJ, he
got a raw deal, Sonny doesn't agree.

After cleaning out his desk at the foundation, AJ sits with his back to the
door, pulls out a flask from his coat pocket and takes a drink.  Enter Justus
offering his  help, AJ hides the flask. Justus tries to be comforting, AJ
smarts off to him a bit then thanks Justus for his support over the past few
days.  They discuss who will replace AJ.  Justus thinks Keesha or Simone
would be good, but Keesha would be perceived as too young and
Simone has too many other commitments.  AJ thinks it should be  someone
rooted in the community and committed to fighting Dayco...Justus thinks maybe
Laura Spencer. AJ concurs. Justus informs AJ he'd like to use him for input
on the foundation, even if it's behind the scenes.  AJ would like that....he
picks up his box and heads out the door,
passing Keesha as she arrives.

When did Stone and AJ become such good friends Sonny wonders.  "AJ not so
bad, his jerk potential aside, he got a bum rap."  He's a Q, Sonny tells him,
he'll survive. Stone inquires if Sonny going to the NY concert...of course,
Sonny tells him.  Stone's surprised...he isn't going to cause trouble is he?
Miguel's his product..artist Stone corrects him.  Sonny has every right to
enjoy the perks...women love that.  Knock at
the door  It's Lily...she's come with muffins for Stone (Ruby baked them).
Stone comments on how  women love to mother him...Sonny wonders is she
brought any for him.  The last one's for Stone Lily tells him (and Stone's
not sharing).  Stone heads to his room, Sonny tells Lily he was just about to
call her...would she like to join him in New York for a concert?

Brenda and Ned discuss his fight with Sonny....it's the second time they've
come to blows.  Miguel arrives, notices Ned's bruise and finds out Sonny was
responsible...Miguel throws a "tantrum" kicking a box over and **expressing**
(?) disgust. Ned tells Miguel what happened.  Is Brenda okay, Miguel asks.
She's fine, Sonny doesn't affect her anymore.  Miguel wishes he had been
there to join in, Ned likes the double team idea....Brenda urges them to
behave, the last thing they need is bad press before the sold out
concert..Miguel's a hit.  Brenda's got to go, she needs to pack and get ready
for the concert. Miguel makes a joke (that's what Brenda called it, I guess
it was but it flew right past
me, his delivery is something else!) requesting Brenda to only take half of
her wardrobe. She snickers about the wardrobe joke and heads out.  Miguel
questions Ned on the status of the investigation into Sonny...no progress,
Ned reports,  Sonny's been a model citizen.  Miguel can't handle it anymore
and he doesn't want Sonny at his concert.  He's a partner in L&B, they can't
stop that...Ned suggest he keep his distance, especially at the concert.

Lucy hands Kevin an envelope telling him he's got three guess.  Holding it up
to his head...he guesses tickets to Miguel's concert. How did he know?
Maia's influence has sharpened his ESP he tells Lucy.  Actually, he heard her
on the phone with Brenda.  Kevin and Lucy discuss getting Maia to perform an
exorcism. They need to make an attempt to stop this, otherwise it may become
more powerful. What other option do they have. Lucy agrees, she go talk to
Maia.

Keesha's worried about AJ.  Justus feels for him too..she's glad to hear it.
She thought she was the only one who saw the hard work and commitment he put
forth.  Keesha freaks out when Justus tells her he was discussing AJ's
replacement with him...crazed that Justus would do that, she heads off after
AJ.

Walking down to the boathouse, AJ stops and takes another swig from the
flask, then notices Emily sitting on the dock staring into the water.

AJ approaches Emily.  She's worried she's in trouble, she's suppose to be at
school.  He offers to hear her out...she guesses it's okay, since it's kind
of about him.  She can't believe how the family treated him, he's family,
she's a stranger what will happen if she screws up.  AJ's touched that she's
worried about him, but he'll be okay.  Things happen for a reason, the family
behaves in mysterious ways, but assures her the family is capable of love.
He explains why resigning was the right thing to do.  AJ's worried about
Emily, the way they are treating him has nothing to do with her, they care
about her..she couldn't ask for more than to have the Q's in her corner.  AJ
offers to write her a note so she can head to school.  She accepts, thanks
him, then heads off to school....leaving AJ to his flask.

Lily thinks Sonny must be joking about the concert.  Isn't that dangerously
close to asking for trouble?  He wants her to look beyond the concert, they
can do dinner, the theater and he'll even give her a personal guide of
Bensonhurst.  It sounds like fun, but she declines.  Is he mad? That's for
her to decide he tells her as they head to the couch and play kissy face.
Lily pulls away.  She's got class and has to get her books at Kelly's, she's
off....leaving Sonny pleading for her to stay.

Maia arrives at Kelly to meet Lucy.  Ruby offers coffee,  Lucy introduces
them.  Ruby's heard of Maia...then elaborates on a friend she use to
have that was a psychic and would read tea leaves.  Lucy's impatient
to talk to Maia and shoos Ruby off.  Maia comments as Ruby leaves
that "in her heyday, she was something to behold." Oblivious to
everything else, Lucy decides to jump right in and ask ...does Maia
do exorcisms?? Exorcisms are a powerful ancient rite of the catholic
church, and Maia's neither a priest or catholic...what is this about she
asks.  Lucy explains the reoccurrence of the manifestation and how Kevin
suggest she talk to her.  Ryan's a restless spirit, Maia tells Lucy, she
can "attempt a cleansing, a psychic disconnection, a severing of the
link between the brothers,"  but it could be dangerous to her and Dr.
Collins.  She needs some time to think it over and come up with a
solution, she'll start meditating immediately.  "Don't despair" she tells
Lucy as she leaves.  Brenda arrives... Lucy wishes her luck in New
York...Brenda insist on getting Lucy's tickets back if she's not going to
use, they are in great demand.  Lucy will do no such thing, she paid
for them.  Brenda informs Lucy she's irritating sometimes...Lily walks
pass them.  No, Brenda takes that back, THAT is irritating, (motioning
towards Lily) she really really detest that person she tells Lucy. Lucy's
off,  she has enough negative energy to deal with herself. Lily grabs her
books off the counter and attempts to leave.  Brenda blocks her way, noting
the effect Lily has on people.

AJ's busted...Keesha catches him taking a swig from the flask. What's going
on, Keesha asks..AJ's trying to find a little peace he tells her. He's in no
mood for a lecture.  She assures him she's on his side, they all fell for
Carla's scam. AJ wants Keesha to go...she will, but is AJ drinking again?
(I'm sure everyone carries a flask full of Diet Coke, is he drinking
again...Please Keesha!)

Brenda notes how Sonny never use to go around picking fights and how
Miguel is dodging parties with friends  to avoid her.  Lily doesn't have time

for Brenda's ridiculous jealousies. Brenda assures Lily she has nothing
Brenda wants.   Lily knows that's not true...Brenda's the trouble maker, if
she can look in the mirror and live with the spoiled, malicious tramp she
sees in the mirror, more power to her, she tells Brenda and walks off.  Ruby
stops Brenda. They're both behaving disgracefully and she won't have it.

An angry Lily heads back to Sonny's.  Why does she bother?  Why
should she give up something that gives her pleasure in order to
keep peace...Sonny wonders who she ran in to...Brenda or Miguel?
Lily decides to accepts Sonny offer to accompany him to NY.

AJ explains to Keesha he needed a cushion to buffer his fall...he won't let
the drinking go to far.  The expectations of the family are high...unless
you're the golden boy, Jason.  He thought he had it right this time, but
again he disgraced the family....the difference was, this time he cared.  He
was affecting real people and now it's gone, he's hurt.  Keesha reminds him
that drinking isn't the answer.  He's got it under control, as long as she
doesn't say a word..and that includes Jason.  If the family finds out they'll
right him off, he need to be sure he can count on her not to tell. Keesha
doesn't feel right about keeping his drinking a secret, she cares about
him...but she'll keep quiet. After assuring him she supports him, she honors
his request to be alone.

Lucy reports on her meeting with Maia to Kevin.  Will she do the exorcism,
Kevin asks? More like a spiritual cutting of the cord Lucy tell him.  He
doesn't care what practice she uses, when can they start.  Maia needed
time...she probably consulting her guides now....

Outside of Kelly's, Maia reports to Damian.  Damian's elated by the news
and gives Maia the go ahead.

The end!