10/2 ~ Fueling The Connection

I finally saw some of that amazing, magical chemistry that Ricky Paull Goldin and Beth Ehlers have together! Jake found Taylor at his cabin after she had run off. Their scenes were revealing and showed their emotional connection grow. This was the episode where they were suppose to kiss, but instead he took her hand. And that was enough. Their scenes were beautiful, and I think they continued on Friday.

Credit goes to RyleefanAMC again!

10/1 ~ Brot's Jacket

Taylor had a second therapy session that we, unfortunately, didn't see. There was brief interaction between Taylor & Jake and Taylor & Frankie. Jake and Frankie discussed Taylor and Randi. Jake arrives at the yacht, and Amanda waltzes out wearing nothing but underwear and Brot's jacket. Remember that Amanda doesn't know anything about Brot or that Taylor is having psychological problems, so I assume she thinks it's okay to borrow something of Taylor's for a little while. Jake and Amanda were in the midst of passion when Taylor stumbled upon them and just stared silently at the jacket, making for a very awkward scene. I wonder what happens next!

Credit goes to RyleefanAMC again for uploading.

9/28 Bowling Event

Every year Jerry verDorn (Clint, OLTL; ex-Ross, GL) and Liz Keifer (Blake, GL) host a fun, casual bowling party during the Guiding Light Fan Club Weekend. This year there were numerous stars from GL, ATWT, AMC, and OLTL. Beth stopped by for a little bit with her two sons. It looked like it was a very fun time for everyone. Wish I was there!

You can find pictures here:

http://thebethehlersboard.yuku.com/topic/674

Dayime Stars & Strikes

AMC Week Of 9/29 Promo

Credit goes to CaziGirl for uploading it!

9/29 Screencaps

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9/26 Screencaps

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9/29 Transcript

Credit goes to TV Megasite. Taken from both The Beth Ehlers Board and RPG's Official FanSite.

Taylor: What are we doing?

[Frankie sighs]

Taylor: Oh, you are the best.

Frankie: Mm-hmm. It's a mild sedative. It'll help you relax when --

Taylor: When I see the shrink? I mean doctor.

Frankie: Mm-hmm.

Taylor: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Frankie: Yeah, you can get it filled downstairs before your appointment, and I'm really glad you decided to talk to someone.

Taylor: Me, too.

Frankie: Hey, the doctor needs to know about these meds, Taylor. You're going to tell her, right?

Taylor: Yeah, of course. I owe you one.

Frankie: Yeah, put it on my tab.

[Taylor chuckles]

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Jake: Anna, can you throw this away for me? Thanks. What's up? Why aren't you having your appointment with the therapist?

Taylor: Oh, because I -- I spoke to the secretary/assistant and she said, uh, the doctor's running behind. Is it a full moon? Maybe all the crazies are out.

Jake: I don't think you're crazy.

Taylor: Well, don't be so sure.

[Frankie hums]

Amanda: Please tell me your shift is over.

Jake: Yes, my shift is over.

Amanda: Good, because we have to celebrate.

Jake: What are we celebrating?

Amanda: Bella. The buzz is huge.

Jake: Oh, that, yeah.

Amanda: We're going to grab some drinks. You want to come?

Taylor: Oh, thanks. I -- I can't, I have a doctor's appointment.

Amanda: Oh. Are you sick?

Taylor: Oh, nothing serious. No big deal.

Amanda: If you get to feeling better, we'll be at The Comeback, ok?

Jake: You know where that is?

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Woman: Ms. Thompson.

Taylor: Yes?

Woman: The doctor can see you now.

Taylor: Ok

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Taylor: Sure, I've heard of that. Yeah, you -- you, uh, you see something or you hear something, and you're right back in Iraq. Yeah, you relive a -- what did you say? -- a past traumatic experience? Yeah, well, you know, war's ugly. That's the reality. Some people can't handle it. I can. Well, sure, I mean I -- I like having a few beers as much as the next guy, but I'm staying in shape for my tour. So, for me, purely non-alcoholic. Got to keep a clear head. Sure, I get annoyed sometimes. Who doesn't? But outbursts? No, ma'am. What was the other -- oh, I got it. Um, have I ever experienced a heightened sense of anxiety? Do I seem anxious to you?

[Taylor chuckles]

Taylor: Am I angry now? Being in the Army, it's a job. I get that. But it's an important one like a doctor. Your patients count on you, my unit counts on me. They're my family. I just want the chance to serve alongside them. You know, do my duty, get home, job well done. Scared? Hell, no. I am ready, willing, and able, whatever comes my way.

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Taylor: This was good.

Therapist: I'm glad you found it helpful.

Taylor: So, we're all set, then? I just get you the papers, you sign them, and I'm cleared for redeployment?

Therapist: I have you down for several more sessions.

Taylor: What for? I mean, you know, everything's good. I'm fine.

[The therapist chuckles]

Therapist: Until next time.

Taylor: Protocol. I get it. We have to show them that you gave me the full once-over. It's cool. Thanks, Doc. I'll see you next time.

Frankie: At ease, soldier.

Taylor: Hey.

Frankie: Hey. How'd it go?

Taylor: Well, I'll tell you this. I'll be seeing you in Iraq, my friend.

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Amanda: You haven't said two words since you left the hospital. Can you please try and relax and have a good time?

Jake: Yes. I can do that. Sorry.

Amanda: Great.

Jake: What?

Amanda: That kiss, it was like you're bored. That's it, right? You're sick of me.

Jake: Yeah, I'm bored. I am bored. I'm so sick of you. What are you --

Amanda: Well, some guys lose interest fast regardless of the woman.

[Jake sighs]

Jake: From what I understand, you told me that you were a tomboy when you were little. Hard to believe, but ok. You're adorable in a jogging outfit. You're not afraid to take a dare because you're a very, very sexy pirate. And that's what I know so far. And I like what I know. And I like you a lot. And I'd like to get to know -- I'd like to get to know more.

Amanda: Ok. That was really sweet and great. Oh, but I've made a lot of mistakes with guys. Got too attached, got the wrong idea, got my heart stomped on. I don't want to do that again.

Jake: Ok. So, what -- what do you want to do? What would you like to have? What would you like to see happen?

Amanda: To be realistic, you and me, we have fun, no expectations, no commitments.

Jake: Right, but no disappointments.

Amanda: I used to try and force things before, you know, and try and map out every single detail of my future, and it doesn't work. You can't plan what happens, so you may as well sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Jake: Well, what if I were to tell you that that is the most refreshing perspective I've heard in a very, very long time.

[Amanda chuckles]

Taylor: Hi, kids. Next round's on me. The guy says, "You put the fox in foxhole."

[Amanda laughs]

Amanda: Oh, no, he didn't.

Taylor: And then he got like this. Look at that.

Amanda: Ew, it's so cheesy.

Taylor: Gross. You would never do that, dude. You would never do that to a girl, would you?

Jake: No.

[Amanda laughs]

Jake: Who? Ahem.

Taylor: So serious.

Amanda: I know. I've been trying to get him to chill out.

Jake: Fine.

Taylor: Well, I have something that might cheer him up. Let me try. Hey, Jake, my session went well.

Amanda: Session? You went to see a therapist?

Taylor: Yeah, it's -- it's an Army thing. They want to make sure they're not sending back damaged goods.

Jake: How was Mr. Shrink? What'd you think?

Taylor: She --

Jake: Oh.

Taylor: Uh, was fine. She's fine.

Amanda: Oh, well, you're lucky. My mom's seen a zillion therapists. Half of them didn't know what they were talking about. The other half ended up needing therapy themselves.

[Taylor laughs]

Taylor: Sorry. I was nervous, actually, you know, because I've never, um -- I've never talked to somebody so openly like that before, you know? But it felt really good to just, you know -- just lay it all out there.

Jake: Is that right?

Amanda: Open and honest, totally the way to go. I'm going to run to the ladies' room.

Jake: All right, babe.

Are you on drugs?

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Taylor: Jake, I'm happy. I'm relieved. I finally got to talk to somebody about what I went through over there.

Jake: Hmm.

Taylor: You know, you're the one who sat there and told me that I should get some help. And when I do, you call me a liar and a drug addict. Nice. That's very supporting.

Jake: I think -- I think it's Frankie who's been a little too supportive. What are you on? Diazepam or --

Taylor: I was really hoping to hear, you know, "Way to go. I know this must have been really tough for you, and I'm so glad you're feeling better about the whole thing."

Jake: You're only feeling better, because you think you pulled the wool over on the doctor's eyes acting all mellow and whatnot when it's only a matter of time before she sees through you and -- well.

Taylor: Jake, I'm not trying to fool anybody, and I don't understand why you can never just accept me for who I am.

Jake: Well, who is that exactly? Because every time I -- you know, every time we meet up, it's somebody different.

Taylor: Right. Well, I guess it must be easier with somebody like Amanda. She has only one face.

Jake: At least it's a face I can believe.

Jake: Hey, we got to go. All right?

Amanda: Ok. See you.

Taylor: See you.

9/29 ~ On Drugs

I'm beginning to believe that Jake knows Taylor better than anyone. He sees right through her and knows she needs professional help. He knows she's trying to fool everyone into thinking nothing's wrong with her. He knows that she's not fully ready for redeployment. And I'm eager to see where their story goes from here.

Credit goes to RoseVioletDaisy again for uploading to YouTube.

9/26 Transcript

Credit goes to TV Megasite again. Taken from The Beth Ehlers Board.

Angie: Why can't he understand that this is a good thing?

Taylor: I don't see what's so good about a D.U.I.

[Phone rings]

Jesse: I've got to -- I got to take this.

Angie: I'm not going to apologize for being relieved that my son's been spared even if only for six months.

Taylor: Six months. Six months when he could've been over there doing a world of good.

Angie: Or been killed.

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Angie: I know you've been pressuring my son to do his duty.

Taylor: No, I'm on his side, really.

Angie: As long as he puts his life on the line.

Taylor: No, I -- I just want Frankie to do what's right for him.

Angie: You know the night with the boys from his unit? How did that end? Frankie with a D.U.I., And my guess is that he is so conflicted, so pressured to serve, when it's the last thing that he wants. He got drunk.

Taylor: Or maybe he got drunk because he doesn't want to leave his girlfriend. Yeah, he's conflicted. He's got a girlfriend begging him to stay and a mother.

Angie: I will not lose my son to that war.

Taylor: Angie, please, try to understand. Frankie is -- he's like the best soldier in the unit and -- and a soldier of his caliber and his skill. He's not over there while his buddies are fighting. Imagine how he must feel, how helpless, how out of place.

Angie: He feels? He feels? You feel. You're a career soldier. This is your life. It's not about Frankie.

Taylor: Well, he volunteered.

Angie: Yes, he did, and when he came back after months of praying for his safe return, we almost lost him for good. Now, I don't know what he saw over there because he won't talk about it, but whatever it was, Frankie disappeared into a place so deep, so far away, that the only reason we have him back in our lives is because he got sick. Now, he doesn't have any physical scars, but my son was wounded over there, and I'll be damned if I let him go back.

Taylor: It's not your call.

Angie: No, it's not. I know that. Just like I know that after you showed up with that silver star and that sales pitch about hope and honor and the good old days on the battlefield --

Taylor: There's no "good old days." People are dying over there.

Angie: You act like this is one big party, the only place to be.

Taylor: That's not been my intention. Ple -- it's a nightmare over there, but we are doing something important. We are saving lives, a country. Somebody has to make that sacrifice.

Angie: Not my son.

Taylor: No, somebody else's son, right? I don't expect you to understand.

Angie: No, I don't expect you to understand. You are not a mother or a wife. Do -- do you know what it's like to lose a husband, a son, on the battlefield? No, because I don't think you could possibly understand what that is like.

Angie: You're right. I'm sorry. What do I know?

Jesse: Somebody's not happy.

Angie: You agree with her, don't you? Let Frankie do what he wants, even if it means going off to that damned war.

Jesse: He's a man, Angela, a strong man, a brave man. He's proved himself over and over, time and time again. Maybe it's time that you started looking at him as a grownup and realize that a lot of that growing up happened while he was over in Iraq, away from his mother.

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Frankie: Oh, what's up, man? Sorry I'm late.

Jake: It's all right. How are you? How did it go?

Frankie: Could've been worse. Probation, suspended license, community service.

Jake: Hmm, ok. About Iraq?

Frankie: Yeah, six months, when my probation's up.

Jake: All right. That's a slight reprieve.

Frankie: Yeah, I guess so. Hey, man, I'll catch you on the flip.

Jake: Ok.

Taylor: Did you talk to him? Did he tell you about the courtroom?

Jake: Yeah, well, I know everything. So what do you think? And he tried to wiggle out of redeployment, and he would do it any way he could, even if it meant getting a D.U.I.?

Taylor: I'm getting quite a reputation in this town. No, I don't think that. I think Frankie is conflicted. I understand. I do. I get it, I get it.

Jake: So what's your story?

Taylor: I have a doctor's appointment.

Jake: Oh, is it the foot? Want me to take a look at it?

Taylor: No, it's my head. Psychiatrist.

Jake: Trying to get some help. Good. That's very good.

Taylor: I am not seeing a shrink because I have post-traumatic stress disorder. I'm seeing one to prove I don't have it.

Jake: You know, the whole point of seeing a therapist -- let me rephrase that. You know you got to be honest when you talk to a shrink, right?

Taylor: Why wouldn't I be?

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Jake: I think you would do whatever it takes to get back to Iraq. That's what I think.

Taylor: Whatever it takes?

Jake: Right, like lying.

Taylor: I'm rested. I'm willing. I'm able.

Jake: Hmm, are you going to tell the doctor about the nightmares?

Taylor: I'm going to pass the evaluation.

Jake: What about the tremors? Or are you going to sit on your hands for the whole session?

Taylor: Check it out. Rock solid.

Jake: Yeah, the doctor's going to ask you what you saw over there and what it felt like to see your fiancé die.

Taylor: I get it. I can handle it.

Jake: What happens when you start shaking when you get upset? Are you going to hide that? Are you going to hide that from the doctor?

Taylor: Jake, I'm going back. Deal with it, ok? This is what I do. I'm good at it.

Jake: And I think you're good at fooling people.

Taylor: Where do you even get off saying -- you don't -- you know me.

Jake: It's just that you act so tough, and you don't care what I think, which is fine, but you -- you act like you don't care what anybody thinks.

Taylor: I don't, and you know what? Just do me a favor. Don't try to get into my head.

Jake: Ok.

Taylor: Don't try to act like you have any idea what I think.

Jake: You don't care what I think. That's fine.

Taylor: Because you don't know me.

Jake: No, but I think you're a liar. I'm sorry. You're shaking. Is everything ok?

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Taylor: You're avoiding me now?

Frankie: I'm behind schedule, and we ain't about to sit here and talk about my redeployment either.

Taylor: Ok. Can we talk about mine? I -- I need something. For this. Can you help me?

9/26 ~ Fooling People

Credit goes to RoseVioletDaisy on YouTube.