SURF CENTRAL
Alex pulls a note out of her knapsack and uses the phone and makes a call to
check in with someone. Casey and Michael walk in and scare her. They tell
her the news that Elaine will just be on probation. They start to get ready
for the party. Alex is making a native drink as she claims. Michael says
that the stuff tastes horrible. They referred to it as green mud. The party
begins with Elaine being congratulated by Alex. Everyone is shocked to see
her. Elaine and Alex run off to talk about Cole. Elaine is wondering where
Cole is. Paula gets a call from Caitlin and finds out that Cole is being
detained and that he is in trouble. Alex is in the kitchen and is hides the
pills when Elaine comes in. She sends Elaine back to her party and is taking
her pills when Michael comes in. She tries to dance her way around Michael.
Elaine walks in and says how she can't wait to spend more time with Cole.
Paula runs in and told her that Cole needs her. Meg walks in and asks
Casey and Michael if Annie was at the courthouse and found out that she was.
Mark and Meg talk about the situation to try to figure out what is going on.
AT THE COURTHOUSE
Elaine, Bette, and Olivia are celebrating her verdict. Gregory holds Caitlin
back as a shocked Cole is put under arrest. Ricardo told Elaine that he has
never been so glad to see someone under arrest go free. Annie digs into
Gregory about the fact that he got the one that killed her father, Del, off
a murder rap. Elaine asks Gregory to lay off on Cole. He told her that
she doesn't know what Cole has been keeping from her. Bette notices that
Olivia is "looking a little green". Bette told Olivia that "nobody will
find out about her and Cole if she keeps her mouth shut." Gregory calls an
agent to find out the status of Cole heading to Europe. Cole told Caitlin
to go and find Paula to help him. Caitlin is very ticked off. Gregory tells
Olivia what is going on and her only response is "make sure that Caitlin is
safe." We all know why she is glad that he is headed for Europe. There is
a flurry of activity at the station as Ricardo and Paula run into the station
and Cole is being dragged out of the station cuffed. Paula is going to get
her mother. Caitlin is very angry at her father and Olivia looks confused
and green. Cole told Caitlin to stay strong and that he will call. They
share a moment alone with the officers keeping their eyes on them. Cole
promises that he's not going to lose her.
ON THE BEACH
Tim and Annie are conferring about Ben and she told him of Maria's
anniversary that is the next day. He asks if Meg is in any danger.
BEN'S HOUSE
Meg and Mark go into the "LOCKED ROOM" and it is spotless with no trace of
any disarray to the room. Meg is convinced that she is going crazy. She
first suspects that Annie is trying to gaslight her. Mark told her that
they better get out of there before they get caught. Later on the beach, Meg
is a nervous wreck is trying to figure things out. Mark tries to rationalize
the situation. Mark told her that perhaps someone might be trying to scare
her off. Mark told her that "she is not anymore crazy than the rest of the
them." She says "thanks I think." After Mark takes off for THE DEEP, she
returns back to Ben's house and gets scared just remembering what she saw in
the locked room. She talks to Maria's picture and begs for some answers.
Annie comes up and is listening on the deck and surprises Meg. She asks Meg
"did Maria talk about to her." Annie and Meg are talking and they both don't
know where Ben is. You can only imagine what Meg is thinking and feeling.
Ben walks in and asks "what is going on?" Bern told them that Mark never
showed up so he was stuck at work. They ask about the hand that he cut. He
asks about the hearing. Ben is not in a good mood and Annie realizes that
tomorrow is the anniversary or Maria's death. Alone, Ben has a drink and
reflects back on the boating "accident".
AT THE DEEP
Ben is wrapping a cloth around what appears to be a wound.
SURF CENTRAL
On the plane headed to Sunset Beach, Vanessa is having dreams of her and
Michael. Meanwhile......Virginia is laying on the couch resting her ankle,
Michael walks in and has breakfast. They share talk about her injury and all
the help that she is getting. Virginia finds out that Elaine still wants her
to keep working so that she can spend time with Cole. They also talk about
her finding a place for herself. Virginia is feeling sorry for herself
(supposingly) and Michael starts massaging her neck when Vanessa walks in
and she doesn't like what she sees. Michael is startled and acts guilty.
Virginia shows her the broken leg. Vanessa is not happy when she hears that
Virginia is going to be around for awhile. Jimmy walks in and gives Vanessa
a big hug. Vanessa explains that she can do the articles here at SB since
she finished the interviews. The two of them are make plans and they are
oblivious to how jealous that Virginia looks but you can be sure that Jimmy
caught it.
ON THE BEACH
Vanessa and Michael walk on the beach and they are both happy.
AT THE AIRPORT
Cole and Caitlin are sharing a kiss, when Ricardo pulls her back as they take
Cole off. Caitlin lunges away from Ricardo and one of the officers restrain
her from Cole. Gregory walks in and orders the officer to let go of Caitlin.
He is not pleased. Gregory orders that they release Cole. Ricardo fills
Elaine and Paula that Gregory got papers for the release of Cole. Cole and
Caitlin cling together. You can see that Cole knows that there is going to
be a price for Gregory's good deed. Paula is finding it odd that Gregory is
changing his tune. Cole and Elaine share a moment and you can see that Cole
is perplexed about Gregory's actions. Caitlin is talking to her father and
can't bring herself to trust him despite of the fact that her father got the
writ for Cole to remain in Sunset Beach. Gregory told her that he has
changed his mind about Cole. Cole thanks Gregory and he was sarcastic. Cole
asks to speak to Gregory alone and confronts him with wanting to know what
the price is for his freedom. Cole is going to go to his mother and Caitlin
is going to run by and visit with her mother. The two young lovers share
their concern about what her father's plan is and he once again pledges his
love to her.
THE RICHARDS'
At the Richards, Sean and Olivia are talking and she told him that they are
with Cole who has been arrested. Sean asks if Gregory was behind this and
whether she believes him that he isn't. Sean asks his mother how she is
feeling. Caitlin comes home and Olivia is so glad to see her and starts to
go in on not blaming her father for Cole's predictment. Olivia is shocked
and you can see her just sick once again. Gregory decides to throw a
celebration party. Sean and Caitlin talk and she expresses her feelings and
he asks if she thinks that their father was behind it. Sean went to see if
Tiff will be joining them for dinner. Caitlin asks her mother if she is
feeling okay. Olivia has a flashback of her and Cole.
THE WAFFLE SHOP
Elaine and her two children are standing outside the restaurant and they
share a moment. The three of them walk into the shop and are greeted with
applause by everyone inside. Elaine is flying high. She watches her
children leave together and is so full of emotion. Elaine looks at AJ's
picture and hangs in up by the phone. Madame Deschanel comes and Elaine asks
what is she doing there and asks if she is supposed to forgive her for
stealing the time away from her and Cole. Cole walks in and says that she is
just saying goodbye. She told them that she is sorry and that she is saying
goodbye. Elaine looks on and is tearyeyed. Madame gives Cole a locket that
belonged to his father.
THE LOFT
Ricardo and Paula begin to unwind and they recap the days' events. The two
of them share a tender moment. The two of them share a dance and it is a
quiet evening for the two of them. They start to kiss and thier eyes express
their raw emotion especially Ricardo. Paula looks down and sees the tattoo
on her cleavage and has a flashback of the abduction. She and Ricardo lie on
the bed and he is being so gentle with her but she stops him.
Ben is in a foul mood and everyone knows to stay away from him because that it is the week of Maria's death except Meg. Ricardo and Ben get into a public battle at the DEEP and the sparks fly. Ben throws everyone out. Meg stays and tries to break through Ben's wall that he has put up around him. The two of them start to share a romantic dance until Ben's demons get the best of him and he pushes her aside. He told her that he needs to be left alone. Gregory and Olivia try to tell Caitlin and Cole that they won't pressure them anymore and that they just want to start fresh. They want Caitlin to stay at Sunset Beach. Gabi intercepts a call for Ricardo and fails to mention that Paula called and tries to make her move on him. Paula came home and was surprised to see Gabi and Ricardo talking so intensely. Gregory invites Cole and Caitlin to a cocktail party as a good will gesture, you can see that Caitlin is uneasy about her father's motives.
A Party To Get Dressed For
Casey asks Alex why she isn't eating. She says she ate most of the food in
the kitchen making breakfast. Gregory arrives at Surf Central and gives Alex
a big hug. He questions Vanessa about avoiding his calls. He told her she
is the guest of honor at his cocktail party and she must go. Gregory invites
Alex and Casey to the party and Alex accepts, while Casey hesitates. Vanessa
confesses to Alex how much she admires her work. Alex compliments Vanessa's
work, and both go to get ready for the party. Michael told Virginia he hopes
the night will be an "all-nighter" much to her disappointment.
I Need A Test
Gregory wonders why Olivia is going to bed early and rising so late. He
leaves as Bette arrives to hit chat with Olivia about how ill she looks.
Olivia says she has faith that her affair with Cole won't come out. She has
one of her sickness spells and Bette told her she may be pregnant. Olivia
laughs it off, saying it isn't possible. After Bette is gone, she checks her
calendar and realizes she is late. She calls the pharmacy asking for the name
of the most reliable home pregnancy test available. Olivia pages Tim and
Gregory walks in as she told Tim she needs to go to the pharmacy.
Memories
Ben stands by a swing, and recalls Maria swinging in it. Meg watches him and
Annie warns her "you haven't seen anything yet." She told Meg about Ben's
ritual and "nostalgia tour" that he went through every year. Annie adds that
Ben must be afraid to be around others since he is afraid he may do
something, and Meg asks Annie if her comments mean she thinks Ben killed
Maria. They argue about "clearing the path" for one another, and Annie
mentions that she tried to approach Ben on the first anniversary and would
rather forget his reaction. Annie starts to belittle Meg's understanding of
Ben's grief saying Maria was her best friend and it hurt to lose her. Meg
retorts, "Even though she took Ben away from you?" Annie says that did not
matter, and describes Maria to Meg. Meg told Annie about the night in the
cellar and Ben saying Maria betrayed him. She adds that "people can love
again," and Annie replies that no one can love again after loving Maria. Meg
leaves and Tim arrives sarcastically clapping about Annie's "performance."
Annie cries as Tim makes fun of her abilities to fool Meg about her grief.
She breaks down on Tim's shoulder, saying Maria was her only real friend.
Ricardo approaches Ben at the pier and reminds him Maria is gone because of
him. They argue about remembering Maria's death and the events. Meg overhears
the conversation, Maria wanted to tell Ricardo something that day, but did
not. He notices Ben is getting nervous and adds that Maria was different
later the day she died. Ricardo pushes Ben to tell him what Maria wanted to
tell him and that he could tell Maria was scared of Ben while she was on the
phone with Ricardo. Tim asks Meg to stay away from Ben. She argues with him
about Ben's guilt and heads to Surf Central. There, Mark advises Meg to stay
away from her. Meg doesn't think Ben is violent, just "lost." She mentions to
Mark what she overheard between Ricardo and Ben about Maria wanting to tell
Ricardo something. Mark told her he saw Ben on the day of the accident and
that Ben was upset. He adds that he doesn't think Ben killed Maria, but that
something happened between them. Meanwhile, Ben is recalling going to open
Maria's studio and Mark showing up at the door, asking if something is wrong.
At The Deep, Ben drinks and recalls waiting for Maria at The Deep for dinner.
A figure appears at the staircase and Ben asks,"Maria?"
Vanessa and Michael go to the Richard's party in her honor. Gregory offers Alex a job at The Sentinel. Michael suspects there is more than appears to be with Alex. Olivia takes a home pregnancy test. Meg asks Ben to share his feelings about Maria's death and to get over Maria. Ben asks Meg to leave him to his grief and not press the matter. Meg sneaks into the locked room and puts on some of Maria's clothes, specifically s dress Ben loved to see on Maria. Tim call Ben at The deep to tell him someone is in his house. Annie slyly told Tim they can keep each other "company" while Ben and Meg realize their mistake.
