Post by bnbjunkie on Jun 12, 2005 18:31:35 GMT -5
Open to the Press Conference:
Ridge has moved to the podium to speak as Taylor tries to appear unaffected by Dante's presence in the crowd.
R: I'm glad you are all here to help us welcome back our dear Taylor. I know you have many questions and we will begin by telling you the miraculous events that lead up to Taylor's return. As you may know, that 10 years ago, we thought Taylor had died from complications from a gunshot wound in the heart. I was with her when I thought she had died, but she had really slipped into a deep coma. From there it gets a little complicated. A powerful man with an obsession with Taylor had her removed from the hospital and faked the death certificate. He also had a wax dummy made up to look like Taylor for the coffin. He transported her out of the country where she remained in a coma until a few months ago. As soon as she was strong she made her way back to our family.
Reporter speaks up: So if the death certificate is faked, that means you are still married to Taylor, correct.
Ridge looks at Taylor.
R: Yes, I suppose it does. And as you are also aware I remarried just over a year ago to Brooke Logan Forrester.
Second Reporter: So you now have two wives?
Third Reporter: How does Brooke Forrester feel about this miraculous return from the dead?
R: Brooke is as happy as the rest of us that Taylor has been returned to us. She has been very supportive.
First Reporter: But isn't it true that she has moved out of the marital residence? Does this mean you and Taylor are continuing where you left off?
R: Despite the tabloid rumors, no decisions have been made. There are a lot of considerations to be made in regards to what is best for our families.
Third Reporter: Where is Brooke? Why didn't she attend the press conference today?
Taylor and Ridge exchange glances, but before they can answer Dante speaks up.
Dante: Isn't it true that she is currently spending her time with your brother, Dominique Marone? ...Her daughter's fiance?
Massimo (standing in the background) looks toward the voice but in the glare of the lights can't make out the person asking the question. But looks like there's something about the voice ..he's puzzling over.
Ridge's eyes are shooting daggers toward Dante, as Taylor clutches Ridge's arm, uncertain.
On Avalon:
Nick and hope have a butterfly-shaped kite flying high overhead. He is stooped low, helping her guide the kite as Brooke and RJ join them. Brooke points out the kite to RJ who now has on a cute little pair of blue sunglasses.
Hope: Mommy, mommy! Look at my kite!
B: I see it, sweetheart.
Hope: Look how high in the sky it is!
Nick: Hope is a natural at this.
Brooke: And you Captain are a natural with kids.
Nick smiles: I never really appreciated kids until I met Hope and then RJ. They are very special. Just like there Mom.
Brooke smiles, but as Nick turns his attention back to Hope, she looks concerned. Or it it guilt?
On the Shady Marlin:
Bridgette comes in frustrated and plops down in a chair. She pulls out her cell phone and tries to dial Nick. She gets a message, "the customer you are trying to reach is out of range".
Bridgette, to herself: Hurry back Nick. I need you.
She doesn't look very happy and begins to daydream. We she her in a passionate kiss with a tall, dark haired man. We don't see his face. We hear a key in a lock and hear a man's surprised voice say "Bridgette?!" Bridgette looks over the man's shoulder stunned.
Back to reality. Bridgette curls her legs close to her and puts her head on her knees and starts to sob.
Meanwhile at the press conference:
Ridge being dismissive: Nick and Brooke are good friends, nothing more, next question (as he looks the other way in the crowd).
Lady Reporter: Taylor, we haven't heard from you yet. How do you feel about your return.
Taylor smiles, still uncertain: I'm a little overwhelmed. I was away from my family, my children for so many years..but only seems like a few months. Deep down I was aware of my children and I fought hard to get well and to get back to them. I'm thankful that I was allowed this second opportunity at life.
Lady Reporter: You must have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
Taylor: Yes. But I love my family. Nothing, not even death, was going to keep me away from them.
She looks directly at Dante as she leans into Ridge her arm around him. The flashes start again.
Eric steps to the podium. I want to thank each and every one of you for coming. We have supplied a press release that each of you have been given as you leave.
The group heads back stage. As they are all hugging and glad the conference is over a messenger comes in with an envelope for Ridge. Ridge takes it, wondering what it could be.
Taylor still has her arm around him as he pulls out a photo. It's of Brooke in her dressing gown, open slightly revealing her nightie. Nick is standing behind her and it appears that his arm is around her. Ridge shoves it back into the envelope and storms out of the room.
Everyone turns to look at Taylor, but she's at a loss for words.
Ridge has moved to the podium to speak as Taylor tries to appear unaffected by Dante's presence in the crowd.
R: I'm glad you are all here to help us welcome back our dear Taylor. I know you have many questions and we will begin by telling you the miraculous events that lead up to Taylor's return. As you may know, that 10 years ago, we thought Taylor had died from complications from a gunshot wound in the heart. I was with her when I thought she had died, but she had really slipped into a deep coma. From there it gets a little complicated. A powerful man with an obsession with Taylor had her removed from the hospital and faked the death certificate. He also had a wax dummy made up to look like Taylor for the coffin. He transported her out of the country where she remained in a coma until a few months ago. As soon as she was strong she made her way back to our family.
Reporter speaks up: So if the death certificate is faked, that means you are still married to Taylor, correct.
Ridge looks at Taylor.
R: Yes, I suppose it does. And as you are also aware I remarried just over a year ago to Brooke Logan Forrester.
Second Reporter: So you now have two wives?
Third Reporter: How does Brooke Forrester feel about this miraculous return from the dead?
R: Brooke is as happy as the rest of us that Taylor has been returned to us. She has been very supportive.
First Reporter: But isn't it true that she has moved out of the marital residence? Does this mean you and Taylor are continuing where you left off?
R: Despite the tabloid rumors, no decisions have been made. There are a lot of considerations to be made in regards to what is best for our families.
Third Reporter: Where is Brooke? Why didn't she attend the press conference today?
Taylor and Ridge exchange glances, but before they can answer Dante speaks up.
Dante: Isn't it true that she is currently spending her time with your brother, Dominique Marone? ...Her daughter's fiance?
Massimo (standing in the background) looks toward the voice but in the glare of the lights can't make out the person asking the question. But looks like there's something about the voice ..he's puzzling over.
Ridge's eyes are shooting daggers toward Dante, as Taylor clutches Ridge's arm, uncertain.
On Avalon:
Nick and hope have a butterfly-shaped kite flying high overhead. He is stooped low, helping her guide the kite as Brooke and RJ join them. Brooke points out the kite to RJ who now has on a cute little pair of blue sunglasses.
Hope: Mommy, mommy! Look at my kite!
B: I see it, sweetheart.
Hope: Look how high in the sky it is!
Nick: Hope is a natural at this.
Brooke: And you Captain are a natural with kids.
Nick smiles: I never really appreciated kids until I met Hope and then RJ. They are very special. Just like there Mom.
Brooke smiles, but as Nick turns his attention back to Hope, she looks concerned. Or it it guilt?
On the Shady Marlin:
Bridgette comes in frustrated and plops down in a chair. She pulls out her cell phone and tries to dial Nick. She gets a message, "the customer you are trying to reach is out of range".
Bridgette, to herself: Hurry back Nick. I need you.
She doesn't look very happy and begins to daydream. We she her in a passionate kiss with a tall, dark haired man. We don't see his face. We hear a key in a lock and hear a man's surprised voice say "Bridgette?!" Bridgette looks over the man's shoulder stunned.
Back to reality. Bridgette curls her legs close to her and puts her head on her knees and starts to sob.
Meanwhile at the press conference:
Ridge being dismissive: Nick and Brooke are good friends, nothing more, next question (as he looks the other way in the crowd).
Lady Reporter: Taylor, we haven't heard from you yet. How do you feel about your return.
Taylor smiles, still uncertain: I'm a little overwhelmed. I was away from my family, my children for so many years..but only seems like a few months. Deep down I was aware of my children and I fought hard to get well and to get back to them. I'm thankful that I was allowed this second opportunity at life.
Lady Reporter: You must have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
Taylor: Yes. But I love my family. Nothing, not even death, was going to keep me away from them.
She looks directly at Dante as she leans into Ridge her arm around him. The flashes start again.
Eric steps to the podium. I want to thank each and every one of you for coming. We have supplied a press release that each of you have been given as you leave.
The group heads back stage. As they are all hugging and glad the conference is over a messenger comes in with an envelope for Ridge. Ridge takes it, wondering what it could be.
Taylor still has her arm around him as he pulls out a photo. It's of Brooke in her dressing gown, open slightly revealing her nightie. Nick is standing behind her and it appears that his arm is around her. Ridge shoves it back into the envelope and storms out of the room.
Everyone turns to look at Taylor, but she's at a loss for words.
