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SURF CENTRAL
Ben refuses to leave Surf Central after Meg begs him to leave because he
called her Maria. As Casey throws Ben out, Ben yells that he loves Meg and
won't give up on her. Casey went back to check on Meg after Ben leaves. Meg
in hysterics told him that it is over between them, now all she has to do is
stay away from Ben. Casey says that's harder said than done...Casey reminds
Meg that all of her roomies have shoulders that she can cry on.
SEA BREEZE
Tim calls Joan to convince her to give Meg a call. Joan told Tim fine,
she'll call Meg.
SURF CENTRAL
Joan calls Meg, Meg is happy to talk to her mom. Joan told Meg if she ever
feels like coming home, the doors are open.
RICHARDS'
Sean tries to convince Caitlin to look at the pictures, but she says no, that
is in the past. Caitlin asks Sean to get rid of the photos. Before Sean
puts them in the shredder, Sean looks at the pictures and a paper that was in
there. Eddie points at the woman who slept with Cole. Gregory flies off the
handle and yells at Olivia. Eddie tries to interrupt, but Gregory won't let
him. Eddie finally gets a word in
and told Gregory he was mistaken...Bette is Cole's lover! Bette, Olivia and
Gregory stand there astounded. Bette went along with it, apologizing.
Olivia calls Bette a cradle-robber. Bette says that may be, but at least she
was smart enough to use protection...could you imagine if she was pregnant
with Cole's child? Olivia's mouth drops. Bette says it was the loneliness
that got to her. Gregory went and settles his dues with Eddie. Olivia asks
how Bette pulled that off. Bette told her that she erased Olivia's credit
card info. and out in her own because if she would have just erased the info.
Eddie would have continued looking for clues. Cole went downstairs and tells
Olivia he needs to talk to her. Gregory enters and asks him if he's talking
to his lover. Cole astonished asks how she could tell him! Bette than jumps
in and says, she's sorry she told Gregory about THEIR love tryst. A clueless
Cole catches on and plays along. Bette leaves. Cole then told Gregory that
the woman he slept with was desperate she meant nothing. He practically
insults Olivia (he's acting like he's talking about Bette) but she keeps mum.
Caitlin comes downstairs...Cole told her that Gregory may want to tell her
something...
BEN'S
Ben told Annie that Meg was about to open up again, but as soon as he said
her name, she threw him out. Annie told Ben he can't give up, he has to go
back and talk to Meg. Annie leaves, but then says to herself that he has to
go back to Meg, so he can keep calling her Maria.
ANNIE'S
Bette praises herself for giving an excellent performance. Eddie apologizes
to Bette saying he had to do it. Eddie says he sees Bette in a new
light...he gets flirtatious with her.
SURF CENTRAL
Virginia went through pictures of Michael and found some of Vanessa which she
tore up. Jimmy and Michael were excited to tell Virginia that he made the
football team. Vanessa stopped by after getting information from the SBPD.
She asked Virginia questions that she refused to answer. Virginia ripped up
the tape in which Vanessa was recording their conversation after Vanessa
asked about Jackson (Virginia's husband.)
SBPD
Gabi handed Ricardo some files and didn't want to let go. Ricardo snatched
them and Gabi asked if there would always be tension although she knows he
wants her. Mark came in and "saved" Gabi from Ricardo once again. Gabi says
she can't wait to quit working around Ricardo. A little girl was found and
taken to the SBPD by an officer. The girl refused to talk, but opened up to
Gabi. Ricardo tried to talk to the girl but she clamed up again, Gabi took
her away from Ricardo.
RICHARDS'
Gregory doesn't tell Caitlin about Cole's affair with Bette. Caitlin and
Cole leave.
Gregory still can't believe that Cole and Bette slept together. Olivia
lashes out on Gregory for him accusing her of such things, she told Gregory
after all that they've been through, he still can't trust and her and she's
hurt by that. Gregory tries to convince Olivia that he loves her so much
it's scary. Sean read the paper that was in the envelope which announced
that Cole was to marry a "Shipping" heiress. Sean told Gregory he can't
believe he stopped fighting with Cole. He says it's all in Caitlin's best
interest. Gregory asks Sean how he expects him to continue to keep Caitlin
safe from Cole's past...Gregory told Sean that he can't be the one to tell
Caitlin about Cole's other lovers and his ex-fiancé, but maybe Sean can.
MARINA
Cole takes Caitlin there for her second surprise, but then says he has
something to do. As Cole leaves, he runs into a female friend...Caitlin
fantasizes about Cole leaving her when she's pregnant for that lady.
BEACH
Michael and Jimmy play football on the beach. Jimmy apologizes to Michael
about the coach thinking Michael was his dad. Michael says it doesn't bother
him as long as it doesn't bother Jimmy. Michael assures Jimmy that what ever
happens in the future, if he gets married and has kids, he will always be
there for Virginia and Jimmy.
ANNIE'S
Eddie continues to flirt with Bette, but then says he thought Olivia would
have been the one with Cole, not her. Bette tries to cover it up, Eddie
leaves as Olivia arrives. Olivia asks Bette to print in her column that she
is not pregnant and that it was all a hoax to break up Cole and Caitlin.
Bette says she can't do that besides, Olivia is just saying that because
she's mad at Gregory for accusing her of sleeping with Cole. Cole arrives
saying he needs to talk to Olivia. He told Olivia and Bette to not say
another word. Cole then returns after Olivia leaves and asks Bette how far
along Olivia is. Bette says she doesn't know, Cole says he will find
out...no matter what.
SURF CENTRAL
After Virginia rips up Vanessa's audio tape, they argue and Virginia walks
out. Vanessa flows her to the apartment where the two have a heated
confrontation. Virginia says if Vanessa keeps digging up the past, it could
jeopardize Michael's future, meaning, everyone will find out Michael is a
murderer and he'll go to jail.
Meg begins to pack. As Meg packs, she reminisces the times she shared with
Ben.
ANNIE'S
Tim who is at Annie's, calls Meg to see how the packing is going along, Meg
says she's not ready yet, but she will be. Annie told Tim she told Ben to
go see Meg, the reason she told him this was so that he'll call her Maria
every time she says "Ben". Tim told Annie to go to Ben's and tell him not to
go because Annie doesn't know how long exactly the post-hypnotic suggestion
will work. Her plan may jeopardize everything.
SBPD
The little girl's mom is found, Gabi lashes out on her for being unfit.
Ricardo can't figure out why Gabi is so upset. The mom and little girl
leave, but Gabi promises to keep in touch. Meg calls Gabi and asks if she
can leave the last rent check with her so she can give it to Casey. Gabi
says sure and wishes Meg luck.
BEN'S
Ben beeps Mark because he wants to see him right away because he wants Mark
to tell him what's wrong with Meg.
Annie went to Ben's and advises him not to go see Meg, it may hurt him
more...just wait till Meg comes to him. Ben says he thinks she's right,
he'll wait for Meg.
BEACH
Jimmy and Michael continue to play football. Jimmy says he feels bad for not
remembering his father and yet he's having such a great time with Michael.
Michael says that's okay, Jimmy's dad is in heaven watching over him.
SURF CENTRAL
Mark stops to see Meg before he went to Ben's. Mark sees Meg is packing and
asks her if it's really what she wants to do. Meg says yes, and told him
that Ben keeps calling her Maria, she can' take it anymore...Mark says he'll
miss Meg.
Ricardo arrives to see Meg, and sees that she's leaving, he says she's
running from Ben, but why? Meg refuses to answer and asks him to leave.
BEN'S
Ben asks Mark what happened in the cave, surely Meg must have said something.
Mark says he can't break his loyalty to Meg. Ben should know that...after
all, Ben is the one who taught him to trust and be loyal. Ricardo arrives
and asks Ben what the heck he did to Meg.
BEACH
Mark sees Gabi on the beach ad catches up to her...Mark kisses her and asks
her if that kiss, and the one earlier meant anything...Gabi just smiles, Mark
says he has his answer.
Annie sees Meg walking on the beach, Annie went up to her and asks her if
she's going somewhere...
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Gregory makes a phone call to assure his "cargo" will be arriving as
scheduled.
Olivia asks Bette to acquire Eddie's services...dig up all the dirt on Cole.
Bette told Olivia she needs ALL the details if she is to act like she slept
with Cole. Olivia told her nothing. Annie is on cloud nine, after
gloating with Meg on the beach. Annie is certain she is going to get Ben,
and praises herself for all her wonderful plans. Since Bette says that she
can't celebrate with Annie, Annie heads over to Tim's to toast their triumph.
Ricardo asks Ben what he did to make Meg runaway to Kansas. Ben, shocked to
find out that Meg is leaving, after contemplating about going to see
Meg....he does.
Meg calls Vanessa and has Vanessa come by so she can bid farewell. Vanessa
can't begin to understand why Meg is leaving, Meg then told her what Ben did
on the cave. Vanessa says she doesn't want Meg to go, leaving will solve
none of her problems. Ben went to Surf Central, Vanessa opened the door, he
tells her that he needs to convince Meg no to leave, they can work things
out. Meg agrees to see him, but only to tell him that it's over. Meg tells
Ben that their relationship is finished and that if he loved her, he'd let
her go. Meg is about to go back upstairs when she sees Ben in a trance...Ben
remembers that he made love to Meg in the cave. Meg asks if he's okay...he
tells her that he remembers.
Gregory invites Caitlin to a dinner at Grenadine's, she says Cole has plans,
but she'll ask if he can change them. Gregory phoned someone to ask if his
surprise had gotten on a plane yet... Tim gives Gregory his notice...he's
leaving Sunset Beach with Meg today. Tim says goodbye to Caitlin, but they
reminisce of the time where they almost made love in the limo. Tim gave
Caitlin a "romantic" kiss playfully...Cole spots them and pushes Tim away.
Tim warns Caitlin to beware of him...Tim leaves, but not before telling Cole
how much his affair hurt Caitlin that she even turned to him. Cole was
furious, yelling at Caitlin for turning to Tim. Caitlin asked how he could
be so judgmental, he's the one with the "past." Caitlin said once again, she
must know who he slept with in Sunset Beach...Cole says it's not important,
at the same time, Olivia walks in, Cole and Olivia share a glance...Caitlin
puts two and two together, she knows Olivia is the other woman.
Cole went to the hospital in search of Olivia's due date, but comes up empty.
Olivia threatens Dr. Robinson. She told him he'd better not breathe a word
to Gregory about her amniocentesis and paternity test. Dr. Robinson turns
the tables around and said she's in no position to be threatening him...he's
the one who knows all her secrets...
A mystery man by the name of Mr. Dumont (played by Jack Wagner) receives a
phone call...he is to be at Grenadine's in Sunset Beach.
