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9/15 CAPTION THIS


Jake: This is good wine. I think I'm getting a buzz already.

Taylor: You look sleepy... Either I'm putting you to bed myself or you're sleeping in that chair. So much for your date with Amanda...

9/15 Screencaps

Credit goes to me again! View & download them all here: http://picasaweb.google.com/KateMB19/JakeTaylorSummer08#




9/15 Transcript

Credit goes to TV MegaSite for creating it and to Ricky's Official FanSite for posting just the Jake/Taylor parts.

Taylor: I was just. Uh -- Amanda -- uh -- Amanda went to get crab dip. She'll be right back.

Jake: Are you all right?

Taylor: Yeah, yeah. Let me just turn off this music.

Taylor: What?



Jake: That's a great song.

Taylor: Is it? Oh, I -- I wasn't listening.

Jake: How's the foot?

Taylor: Perfect. Amanda went to get crab dip. I said that already.

Jake: Yeah.

Taylor: I think she went to set traps for those crabs.

[Taylor chuckles]

Jake: The table's beautiful.

Taylor: Oh, that's -- that's Amanda. She's great at that kind of stuff. You know, picking out the flowers and the napkin rings and putting everything where it needs to be. All the stuff I don't give a crap about.

[Jake chuckles]

Taylor: She picked out all your favorite foods, though.

Jake: Really? Crab dip?

Taylor: Oysters, Beef Wellington. I don't even know what that is.

Jake: Well, don't tell her, but I -- I'd be happy with a couple of chili cheese dogs, jalapenos and some onions, raw onions, extra onions.

Taylor: Raw onions? Well, that's a mood killer.

Jake: Yeah? Should I just stick with the crab dip, then?

Taylor: I think so. I mean, she went to pick it up, you know.

Jake: You wish it was you?

Taylor: What?

Jake: I -- I know Frankie got his orders. I was just wondering if you wished it was you.

Taylor: You know I do. In half a heartbeat I'd be back there. And all he's doing is walking around making noises like he doesn't want to go.

Jake: You have a problem with that?



Taylor: Frankie volunteered. He made a promise to serve his country.

Jake: Yeah, and he did his time.

Taylor: I wish people wouldn't make it sound like a prison sentence.

Jake: Well, for a lot of people, too many people, it was more like a death sentence.

Taylor: Which is exactly why we need men like Frankie, because he is the kind of person who saves lives. I've seen that man in action and let me tell you, if I had to pick who was standing next to me on the line, it would be him. He has brains and power, so I don't understand how he could contemplate not going back.

Jake: You guys are probably just very different people. You're what is called a lifer.

Taylor: I think it comes down to a matter of duty.

Jake: It's a different code for people.

Taylor: He made a commitment.

Jake: Yeah? So, he lived up to his commitment. He honored it, right?

Taylor: Red or white?

Jake: What?

Taylor: Amanda said that if you came back before she did, that I should offer you some wine. Would you like red or --

Jake: Oh, red is fine, thanks. But only if you have a glass with me.

Taylor: Ok.

Taylor: But you're right, I would give anything to be back there.

Jake: Hmm. And you're right, this sucks. Living in a yacht? It sucks.

Taylor: It's useless. I'm useless. What am I doing? Nothing. I'm -- I'm -- I'm setting tables. I'm arranging flowers. Kill me.

Jake: All right. So, what did the -- the Army doctor say? Did he give you a pass --

Taylor: He said I'm perfect. I'm almost perfect.

Jake: So? That's a yes, then?

Taylor: Yes, in triplicate.

Jake: Well, good for you. Then, where's your paperwork? Why aren't you on your way back to Iraq?



Jake: If we're as desperate for good soldiers as you are, you know, wanting to go back, I don't even know what you're doing here right now.

Taylor: Because they want me rested. They want me strong.

Jake: Because of Brot? Because of your loss?

Taylor: That's part of life.

Jake: So what are they saying? Calling it post traumatic stress?

Taylor: They threw P.T.S. at me, yeah.

Jake: Yeah, and?

Taylor: And it's bogus. And it's sexist. Just because I'm a woman who saw action?

Jake: Well, you saw a little more than action. You lost your fiancé.

Taylor: No, no, no, no, no. This is me because I'm a woman, because they see me as some delicate flower who can't handle what she saw over there.

Jake: Taylor, everybody needs a little time to heal, you know?

Taylor: Well, I don't. I'm fine. Actually, I'm more than fine. I am an experienced soldier, which is exactly what they need. You know, I can go over there now. I won't make the same mistakes. I'll know what to expect.

Jake: So, you're not having nightmares?

Taylor: You have nightmares.

Jake: You're having really bad nightmares, you know?

Taylor: What you saw over in Africa, that wasn't bad? What you saw, the poverty and the suffering and -- and the brutality that you saw? That wasn't bad?

Jake: I talk to people and that seems to help, you know?

Taylor: Well, I don't need to talk to people, because I don't need help.

Jake: It certainly wouldn't hurt you to talk to somebody.

Taylor: I should never have told you about Brot. I should have kept that to myself, because look at the way you look at me now.

Jake: How am I looking at you?

Taylor: You look at me like I'm weak, you look at me like I'm a head case.

Jake: Did I say that?

Taylor: You didn't have to.



Amanda: Wow. My party started without me.

Jake: Hi.

Amanda: Hey. Did you miss me?

Jake: Yes, absolutely.

Amanda: Thank you for your help. The table looks great.

Jake: That's what I was saying. I just thought it was beautiful.

Taylor: Yeah. Well, now that you're back, I should go.

Amanda: Oh, no, no, no. Here, finish your wine. You want to try the crab dip?

Taylor: No, thank you. I'll -- I'll pass.

Amanda: All right. Oh, look -- what party is complete without some pirate punch?

[Jake chuckles]

Amanda: Even better, I still have my parrot, and my eye patch if you're good.

Taylor: I'm going to be late for my movie. So, try not to go overboard, mateys.

Jake: Was that a joke? Did you actually just -- actually just make a joke? Was --

[Amanda chuckles]

Amanda: She's kind of weird. Nice, but weird.

9/15 ~ A Date

And no, it's not a date between Jake & Taylor. Amanda had left Taylor to finish up setting the table for her and Jake's date. Jake arrives way before Amanda returns and catches Taylor in a vulnerable moment. The song playing, btw, is "Hold On Tight" by Rie Sinclair. It's really beautiful and sad. Jake & Taylor end up in a rift over the Iraq War. He doesn't understand why anyone would want to go back, and she's completely ready to return. They discuss why she hasn't been cleared for going back, and the loss of Brot is one reason. Jake knows she needs to heal, but she believes she has healed enough. They're fighting as Amanda walks in. Taylor leaves, and Jake is a little distracted during a dance with Amanda. But his head clears when they begin to make love only to have his damn pager go off. He returns to the hospital while we see Taylor have another nightmare.

Credit goes to RyleefanAMC again. And I'll try to find out what song is playing at the very end. :)

September 14, 2008

9/12 Transcript

Credit goes to TV Megasite. Retrieved from Ricky's Official FanSite.

Tad: So how's the baby?

Jake: Thanks. Uh, I left Annie in perfectly good hands. You know, everything is fine.

Tad: Huh. I was surprised you left the hospital.

Jake: The Ob-Gyn showed up. I figured, leave her alone with Ryan, you know? I'm trying to, you know, get out a little more. What is that look? Wait, what is that?

Tad: No, no. It's just I barely recognize you. No, I mean, this is great. Here you are. You're sitting here enjoying a beer, relaxing at the bar. You know, it's unusual. It's nice to have my brother back.

Jake: Not, uh, you know, I'm getting there.

Tad: Dad even says you're thinking about sticking around Pine Valley.

Jake: It's just that I haven't, you know, purchased an airline ticket yet. Yet.

Tad: What's her name?

Jake: Why does everybody always assume that it involves a woman? Why? All right, yes, yes. There's a woman. Yes, all right?



Amanda: All right, tell me what you think.

Taylor: Wow, really nice. You have so many nice clothes.

Amanda: Are you sure you don't mind taking off while Jake and I have dinner here?

Taylor: No, it's no big deal, really. And, actually, I can find another place to sleep tonight, if you need me to.

Amanda: Oh, no, no, no. We just need a couple hours for a romantic meal. Once we retire to the bedroom --

Taylor: Ok. I got it.

[Amanda chuckles]

Amanda: You're not interested in Jake, are you?



Jake: I -- she's good. It's good.

Tad: That's all I get? "It's good, it's good. I'm a mover. I'm a playboy."

Jake: She -- what do you want from me, what?

Tad: Details, come on. Details. I myself have known several great women in my time.

Jake: Oh, jeez.

Tad: I don't want to brag, but the question here is what makes her great in your eyes? You know, is she -- she useful? Can she hotwire a car? Thank you. Nut?

Jake: Yes, you are.

Tad: Is she -- is she up on the latest techniques of foosball? Is she exceptionally bendy?

Jake: I'm not dating "Gumby." I'm just -- we laugh, you know?

Tad: Works for me.

Jake: We just have a good laugh. We laugh.

Tad: Laugh -- there you go. Thank you, that's good. Laughter is good.

Jake: Yes, and she's easy, you know? To talk to. Easy to talk to.

Tad: Another admirable quality in a mate.

Jake: Yeah, she's just -- it's -- she's spontaneous, and she's energetic, positive person, you know? Dad said to get out there and, you know, find some fun, and that's it. I'm just having some fun.

Tad: Wait. You're taking dating advice from Dad? He hasn't been on a date since the Bronze Age.

Jake: Yeah, I know, I know, and when he said, "Sow your oats, son," I thought that was a little gross, but I -- you know, you know, it wasn't bad advice, because I got out there, and we're -- we're having a good time. It's great.

Tad: You are sowing your wild oats. You play hide the bayonet yet?

Jake: Stop that. That is disgusting.

Tad: Yeah, she's into corporal punishment --

Jake: You are being truly disgusting.

Tad: No, I'm not. She's in the military.

Jake: No, it's not the Army girl. How do you know about the Army girl, Taylor? How do you know about her?

Tad: What do you mean, "How do I know about her?" Jesse told me all about her, about you -- you stuck up for her at the police station after she took on the pimp at the -- the Fusion party, right?

Jake: I don't really -- I barely know her, so --

Tad: Well, that's funny, because Jesse made it sound like you were very close to Taylor.



Taylor: I'm getting deployed. I don't have time for romance.

Amanda: Oh, I thought you didn't know when you were leaving.

Taylor: Well, it could be any day now, and when the papers come, I am gone.

Amanda: Ok.

Taylor: I mean, I'm going to war. The last thing I need is a guy distracting me. I don't know how long I'll be gone. What kind of an idiot would I be to get into a relationship right now?

Amanda: I didn't say anything about a relationship. I asked you if you liked Jake, and I still don't know the answer.



Taylor: I think Jake is interesting.

Amanda: So do you like him?

Taylor: I respect him. You know, Doctors Without Borders, that's pretty impressive.

Amanda: He hasn't really told me much about it.

Taylor: Oh, uh, me, either. Really, I -- I just think being over in that part of Africa and seeing what he must have seen --

Amanda: Like what you saw in Iraq?

Taylor: I think we've both had these really tough jobs that took us really far away from home, and I don't know too many civilians like that, so when I met Jake --

Amanda: You thought he was interesting.

Taylor: Yeah, but, really, we have nothing in common.

Amanda: Well, you both like push-ups.

Taylor: Seriously, I -- I don't get how his brain works.

Amanda: Jake is like one of the smartest guys I've ever met.

Taylor: Exactly, which is why I don't understand why he doesn't understand how important -- it doesn't matter. I am -- it's not my place to pick who Jake Martin would be with, but I can tell you this. I don't think it's me.

Amanda: You think it might be me?



Jake: Amanda Dillon. That's who I'm -- who I'm seeing, dating, kind of, Amanda Dillon.

Tad: She a little young for you?

Jake: A little young for you.

Tad: Spell it out.

Jake: She is uncomplicated. It is an uncomplicated situation.

Tad: Uncomplicated, Amanda Dillon? Have you forgotten her mother? Janet from Another Planet? She stuffed a guy in a freezer.

Jake: Why -- why do you have to -- why do you have to bring that up? Let's just -- you know what? Let's just chill.

Tad: Easy, easy, easy.

Jake: You know what, let's just change the subject.

Tad: Easy there, Dale. You know what? Ok, terrific. If you're happy, I'm happy, and I mean it.

Jake: I hate it when people say that, because they're not --

Tad: No, it's true. It's the truth.

Jake: Did I say it's going anywhere? You know, we're having a good time. That's all.

Tad: I'm just glad you're sticking around town, ok? Besides, if this thing works out, you know, we can see each other a little more. We can double. You and I will be at the bar. Amanda and Kathy will be at the children's table. Chief.

Jesse: Thaddeus. Joseph.

Jake: Hey, how are you tonight?

Jesse: You having dinner with your brother?

Jake: Well, no.

Tad: Yes, I'm buying. I'm buying if you stick around.

Jake: No, no, I'm leaving. I've got to pick up Amanda from cheerleading. See you later.

Tad: Go get 'em, tiger. Where's your date?

Jesse: She's not here yet? Well, I guess she's stuck at the hospital.



Taylor: Ok, so when it's just you and Jake --

Amanda: Yeah.

Taylor: All alone.

Amanda: Mm-hmm.

Taylor: And he pulls you close to him, what do you feel?

Amanda: Hmm, heaven.

Taylor: Well, good. Good, then I -- I'm guessing you're probably a pretty good match.

Amanda: All right. Ok. Oh, no, oh, no.

Taylor: What, what?

Amanda: Ugh, I forgot the crab dip for the appetizers. Do you mind finishing up setting the table? It's not funny. If I -- if I run really fast to the store --

Taylor: No, go, go, go, go.

Amanda: Thank you, thank you. Ok, if Jake shows, just pour him a glass of wine. Tell him I will be right back to join him.

Taylor: Ok, but hurry.

Amanda: Ok, thank you.



[Song playing: Can I hold on tight to the memory of you and I? Can I hold on to you tonight and say good-bye?]

[Jake walks in, and his eyes meets with Taylor's]

9/12 ~ Just One Stare

Very simply... Jake and Tad talk about Jake's reason for staying in town, which is Amanda. Tad thinks it's Taylor, but he's wrong. They joke throughout their conversation, and then Jake leaves for his date with Amanda. Meanwhile, Taylor and Amanda talk about Jake and whether Taylor is interested in him. After Amanda heads out to buy crab dip, Taylor finishes setting up the date. She puts on music and flashes back to dancing with Brot. She turns and sees Jake, and their eyes meet intensely. Very powerful moment. No words needed to be said. See for yourself...

Credit goes to RyleefanAMC again.

I'll try to find out what song was playing. :)


September 12, 2008

New Polls!!!

The entry is titled: All My Children: 'GusH' Who? at DaytimeConfidential.com. And it poses the question: Who would you like to see paired? It's either Jake & Amanda, Jake & Taylor, or Taylor & Frankie. Go vote here: http://www.daytimeconfidential.com/2008/09/all-my-children-gush-who

Here are the most recent results:



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September 11, 2008

SOD ~ 9/16

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