EPISODE 01/12/07
Simon In A Crate

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007

Scene 1:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Emma Snyder Home

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT

>> Vienna: Simon? No, he's still at large. No sign of him. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he's already left the country. You know how he operates -- love them and leave them? I like that idea -- very much so. Oh, anything for you, Dolly. You know you're my favorite. So you'll call me? Soon? Okay, kisses. Bye. If I see you, I'm supposed to call him.
>> Simon: Well, you are a very, very good liar.
>> Vienna: Well I had a good teacher.
>> Simon: So spill, where's the prince?
>> Vienna: Shopping. In Cuba. For cigars. Well, he already called his deputy at the consulate, so it's all in motion. What? Is that a problem?
>> Simon: No, no, no, no. Of course not. It's what Carly deserves.
>> Vienna: So you agree with me. That heartbreakers deserves to be punished.
>> Simon: Oh, yeah it's just business. Hey, listen, do you mind going upstairs and seeing if you can find me something to wear? I don't want go outside and get recognized. Maybe a hat and a long coat?
>> Vienna: And leave you down here all by yourself? Not a chance.
>> Simon: Come on, you still don't trust me? We're gonna have to change that.
>> Vienna: There will be plenty of time for you and me. Once Carly is gone.


Scene 2:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

CARLY SNYDER, JACK SNYDER

>> Carly: What is it? Is it the kids?
>> Jack: The kids are fine.
>> Carly: Then what's wrong?
>> Jack: I just got off the phone with the Leonian Consulate. Prince Adolpho is anxious to recover his country's jewels. And he is insisting on taking an active role in the investigation. He's asked that I transfer you over to his consulate in Chicago so his people can question you.
>> Carly: I'm an American citizen.
>> Jack: Leonia apparently is a very important ally. The prince is claming bias because I'm your ex-husband. Bottom line here Carly, I've been ordered to surrender you over to Leonian authorities.
>> Carly: So the United States is going to let this little pipsqueak place Leonia boss it around?
>> Jack: Like I said, Carly, they're allies.
>> Carly: They're going to hand me over? I didn't steal anything. I didn't sell anything. I don't even know where the diamonds are.
>> Jack: But Simon does. And the prince thinks that if he pressures you, you'll give him up.
>> Carly: And you're sure that this isn't you pressuring me to give him up?
>> Jack: You think I'm lying about the consulate calling?
>> Carly: No.
>> Jack: Carly, I didn't want to tell you this before, because I didn't want to scare you. But I was afraid of this ever since the prince showed up. This is a big deal. It's theft. The prince wants results. And since he suspects that you're more involved than we've indicated, he wants his people to question you.
>> Carly: I'm an American citizen, Jack! That's got to mean something!
>> Jack: The U.S. has made no secret that it supports this rendition of political prisoners.
>> Carly: I can't believe this is happening. This is about a necklace. It's not like I'm a threat to national security.
>> Jack: I don't like it any more than you do. But my hands are tied. If they feel they have sufficient grounds to charge you or that you could lead them to Simon or the jewels, they may even extradite you.
>> Carly: For how long?
>> Jack: I don't know. The truth is, Carly, once they have you, they can keep you.


Scene 3:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Emma Snyder Home

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT

>> Simon: And when will Carly get to the consulate?
>> Vienna: Why? Does it matter?
>> Simon: It might. I mean, if the prince is as angry as you say he is, he might have her extradited.
>> Vienna: Oh, he's angry, all right. At you. Now that's why he's handing her over to the royal guard. And they won't give up until she tells them where you are.
>> Simon: But she doesn't know where I am.
>> Vienna: They won't believe that. Would you? Please don't tell me you that you care about what happens to her.
>> Simon: No, of course not. I just want to get in there to the consulate, have a little conversation with her, before she gets extradited. Find out where the rest of those diamonds are.
>> Vienna: And why did you leave them with her in the first place?
>> Simon: I know. I know.
>> Vienna: It's not like you.
>> Simon: It was stupid. But she's got them stashed away in a safety deposit box.
>> Vienna: And you didn't get a copy of the code, did you?
>> Simon: No, no. So you see, I don't have a choice. I've got to go into the consulate and have a little talk with her before she gets shipped to another country.
>> Vienna: It's not going to be easy, Simon.
>> Simon: Which is why, my sweet, I need you. And you know how grateful I am for everything that you've done.
>> Vienna: How grateful?
>> Simon: Oh, I'm going to show you when we have more time. So I'm going to call you as soon as I know anything.
>> Vienna: Oh, no. You're not leaving without me.
>> Simon: Babe, I am not going to put you at risk.
>> Vienna: And I won't turn you in as long as we're together. Now I have a better idea. Why don't we just forget about the handful of diamonds. And if you really want to get even with Carly --
>> Simon: Yes, yeah, of course I do. Yeah.
>> Vienna: Well, then, you should teach her a lesson. Let her sit in her cell and think about what she's done to you while her roots grow in and her skin begins to sag. And besides, we don't need those diamonds. I have more than enough money for the both of us. Forget about Carly.


Scene 4:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Emma Snyder Home

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT

>> Simon: The image of Carly wasting away somewhere in a dark dungeon, that is priceless.
>> Vienna: So you agree with me. We'll leave her to the royal guard.
>> Simon: Oh yeah, the royal guards can have her right after she tells me what I need to know.
>> Vienna: It's too risky, Simon. Unless you were just using me to get away from the Oakdale Police and into the royal consulate so you could see her again and maybe even help her escape.
>> Simon: No, no. I just want what Carly owes me.
>> Vienna: And what if they capture you? Then you'll be the one getting old behind bars. No, no, it's too dangerous. You know what? I'll just buy us a little island in the South Pacific and we'll live happily ever after.
>> Simon: Sweetheart, can't you see? I'm never, ever, ever going to be happy with you or by myself unless I have those diamonds. Diamonds. So I need to get my hands on them. And then you and I, we can escape to wherever we want in the whole world. I promise.
>> Vienna: Now if you cross me, I'll cut your heart out.


Scene 5:
Location: Oakdale
Scene: Police Department

CARLY SNYDER, JACK SNYDER

>> Carly: So what sort of justice system do they have in Leonia?
>> Jack: Well, they've got a prince with enough power to have you extradited.
>> Carly: But he can't do whatever he wants, right? I mean, they have laws. It's a civilized place, isn't it?
>> Jack: I don't know, Carly.
>> Carly: That's scary. What does Jessica say?
>> Jack: She's got a call into the prince. She's going to stay on top of it.
>> Carly: Well, can't they just wait until she talks to them?
>> Jack: I've been ordered to transfer you.
>> Carly: Now? There's got to be something that you can do.
>> Jack: Not unless Simon walks through that door in the next few minutes.
>> Carly: You were right about him, weren't you? He's going to let me take the fall for this. He left me.
>> Jack: I was wrong about so many things. I wish I was wrong about Simon.
>> Carly: Me too.
>> Jack: Believe it or not, I wanted him to come through for you, Carly. Knowing how much you stood to lose. You'd kill him for letting you down.
>> Carly: It's my fault. You warned me. It just felt so good to be with someone who believed in me.
>> Jack: I believed in you. In your heart. It was just --
>> Carly: I know. My lack of judgment. To tell the truth, I don't regret what I felt for Simon. I don't think it's ever wrong to love someone. Some of the things I did, that's another story. The thing that I'm really sorry for, the thing I will never forgive myself for, is ruining our marriage. We had a good thing. We were happy. Our kids were happy. Couldn't let well enough alone? I want you to know, I know what I've lost. I know how much I hurt you. And I know it's my fault.
>> Jack: It's not all your fault. I should have never left you. It's time.


Scene 6:
Location: Chicago
Scene: Leonian Consulate

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT, GUARD

>> Vienna: Fritzie, I'm hurt. You know, you don't remember me? Vienna Hyatt? Dolly's favorite? Come on. Okay, so we had a little fight, but we always fight and we always make up. Okay, if you must know, I'm swearing you to secrecy for this. I was the one who called the prince about the Snyder woman being arrested. You know, I was the one who turned her in. And Adolpho, he was very grateful for it. You can just ask him.
>> Guard #1: Prince Adolpho isn't here at the moment.
>> Vienna: Oh, well, I know that. He's in Los Angeles. I spoke to him. And that's why I'm here. Because I have a little surprise for him. A gift. Do you remember Lorenzo Dipiso? You know? Little guy, big mustache. Dolly's favorite sculptor. Well, anyway, I called him a month ago because I was feeling so bad about Dolly's jewels being stolen and so I asked him if he could do a little sculpture of me for Dolly. Voila.
>> Guard #1: We'll have to inspect the contents of the crate.
>> Vienna: Oh yes. You know what? I would love for you to take a look at it. It's a marvelous piece of art. But I don't know if Dolly would appreciate it. I'm nude. If you could just bring it up to his room.
>> Guard #1: I'll have to call the prince.
>> Vienna: And ruin my surprise? Oh, no, come on. Wait a little bit. [ Vienna sighs ] I told you this was a terrible idea. Dolly will know that something is up.
>> Simon: So listen, go after the guard and make sure he doesn't make that call.
>> Vienna: And leave you alone with Carly? Never.


Scene 7:
Location: Chicago
Scene: Leonian Consulate

SIMON FRASIER, VIENNA HYATT

>> Simon: Any sign of the guard yet?
>> Vienna: No.
>> Simon: How long does it take to call Los Angeles?
>> Vienna: Well, knowing Dolly, he's probably turned his phone off and is having dinner with half of Hollywood. They always want him to make some investments when he's there. That's how we met. I was actually starring in this little movie called "The Girl from St. Tropez."
>> Simon: Vienna, Vienna, Vienna, please, just listen. For all we know, they're on the phone to Interpol right now and we're both about to be arrested.
>> Vienna: Why would they arrest me?
>> Simon: Oh, I don't know. You just made it possible to sneak the man who stole the crown jewels into the consulate.
>> Vienna: They don't know that.
>> Simon: They will as soon as the guard comes in and pries open this crate. I know you don't want to leave me alone --
>> Vienna: I'm happy to leave you alone, just not with Carly.
>> Simon: Is she here yet?
>> Vienna: How should I know?
>> Simon: Vienna, that's my point. Someone's got to do a little investigating. And since you nailed me inside this Crate, let me think, yeah, that just leaves you.
>> Vienna: All right, I'm going to go and check on the guard. But you stay put here.
>> Simon: Carly, where are you?


Scene 8:
Location: Chicago
Scene: Leonian Consulate

JACK SNYDER, CARLY SNYDER, GUARD,

>> Jack: My instructions were to accompany the prisoner.
>> Guard #1: Thank you, Detective, I'll take her from here.
>> Carly: Don't I even get a lawyer, Jack? Someone to represent me?
>> Jack: Not in Leonia. Can we have a minute, please? Thank you. I'll call Jessica when I get back to the car.
>> Carly: So this is it. This is good-bye.
[ Guard leaves them ]
>> Guard #1: Ms. Hyatt, I've come to inspect the crate. Ms. Hyatt? [ Guard opens the crate...to Simon ]


Scene 9:
Location: Chicago
Scene: Leonian Consulate

SIMON FRASIER, JACK SNYDER, CARLY SNYDER, GUARD

>> Jack: I called some of my contacts at the bureau to see what they could do about getting you brought back to Oakdale. If the Leonians wont listen to me, perhaps they'll listen to Washington.
>> Carly: Just take care of the kids, Jack. Get Gwen to help you, especially with Sage. She needs a woman in her life. And let J.J. know that I'm okay. I know that he worries about me -- because of his mom. And tell Parker that I'm not mad at him -- and that I know he loves me.
>> Jack: Okay.
>> Carly: And Jack, take care of yourself too, please. I know that I did a lot of damage and that you've kinda given up on love -- but Jack I never stopped loving you.
>> Jack: I never stopped loving you.
>> Leonian guard #2: May I show you to the door, Detective?
[ Carly enters a room off hallway ] [ She sees crate and guard knocked out ]
>> Simon: Carly.
>> Carly: Simon! Oh, thank God, oh thank God you came for me!

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