[Huffing and puffing, the curly haired guy arrives at the door of the ISA room.]

Roman: Shane....Shane...you in here buddy?

I'm here, what's going on? You look like you're in trouble. Is there a problem?

Roman: [Seeing that Shane has a good grasp of the obvious...] Who isn't in trouble on this damn island? I've just come from rescuing John. He was in a dungeon on the other side of the island. Isabella was torturing him, but she's been killed...it's a long story. Don't worry about that. I'm worried about Marlena. I know I mentioned this before, but I didn't realize the true problem.

You said something about an alternate personality...do you think that's what it is?

Roman: Well, not really. My guess is she's been brainwashed. She's calling herself Grace. I am hoping she doesn't have one of those damn memory chips implanted in her brain. Those can be quite a bitch to deal with.

Actually they're not. The ISA has been working with this doctor who used to be a cohort of Stefano's. They worked out an immunity plan with him and he's been divulging all kinds of facts about chips, satellites and much more. I believe his name is Rolf...

Roman: [not too interested in Shane's details...] So do you have access to this technology? Is this something we can use to help Doc? We don't have much time.

I'll make some calls and see what I can do. We have to be sure if it's really a chip though. I'm not sure how they're detected, other than by xray. I must say, even though this room is filled with technology, I don't have an xray machine at my disposal. [ready to get to work] Why don't you head back with the others and I'll come find you when I have the information we need.

Roman: Thanks man. Make it quick.

confessed by Shane Donovan at 11:45 PM

[Laura sags against the base of the tree where Sam had left her lifeless form. Slumping over into the tall damp grass, her low muffled voice comes out in a slurring incoherent fog.] Not me...this is not me...Shoot me...good Lord...just put me out of my misery...
confessed by Laura at 8:59 PM

John, Roman and Sam search thru the dense undergrowth for Laura and Marlena. The surge of adrenaline John used to break out of the cavern has left him weak and lethargic. During a brief rest for John’s benefit, Sam and Roman relay all the information they have gathered on Marlena’s transformation into Grace.

John: (head shaking in disbelief) I just can’t believe what you are telling me.

Roman: Believe it. And that damn Laura has done nothing but be a collaborator with this Grace imposter.

Sam: (eyes cold with hate) Stupid Bitch. And everyone thinks I’m crazy?
Look you two, (rising from her place across from John and Roman) I am tired of sitting around here jabbering about the what-ifs. I think the sooner we put a stop to Laura’s interference the better of Marlena will be.

John: (slowly standing) You’re right. Lets go and get to the bottom of all this. Roman? You with us?

Roman: Shhh (motioning for Sam and John to be quiet) you two. I hear someone coming.

(John, Sam and Roman quickly hide and wait for the approaching figure. Kim briskly walking, carrying Craig’s medical bag.)

Roman: (jumping out from his hiding place) Where you going Sis?

Kim: (startled, she drops the medical bag spilling it’s contents) Roman!!
Man! (hand to her heart) you scared me to death. Don’t ever do that again.

(Sam and John join Roman and Kim. Sam quietly begins to put the supplies back into the medical bag. She slips several syringes and two vials of medicine into her pocket.)

Roman: So where you going in such a hurry? And what’s with the medical bag? Someone hurt?

Kim: (edgy) No, No, I just… I thought it would…

Roman:(impatiently) Oh, come off it Sis. You never could lie to me. Now I get the feeling that this has to do with Laura and Marlena. You have to tell us where they are so we can help Doc.

(Kim reluctantly gives Roman the directions to Laura and Marlena. John and Sam head out in a run, hoping to find them before Laura decides to move Marlena. They come across a small clearing in the dense brush. John signals to Sam to be quiet. They listen for a few moments and hear Laura talking.)

Laura: (pleading) Come on Grace, you’ve got to wake up. I’ve got to get you moved before Sam and Roman butt in again. Please wake up.

(Sam whispers for John to stay put. She removes a syringe and fills it the powerful solution. Catlike, she slips around the parameter of the clearing. As she quietly closes in on Laura she lifts the syringe. In one swift move, Sam jumps from the undergrowth. Grabbing Laura by the hair she plunges the needle in to Laura’s neck.)

Laura: Damn you Bitch!! (Clawing at her neck) Why can’t you leave this alone?

Sam: (grabbing more of Laura’s hair) because you stupid excuse for a friend, I love my sister and I know (pointing at Marlena) that she needs my help not your kind of help.

Laura: (twisting around to face Sam) You are going to pay for this. You are making a huge mistake. I… (Faltering as the drugs begin to take affect)

Sam: Oh, just shut up. (Shoving a faltering Laura to the ground.)

(In her last moments of consciousness Laura looks up to see John emerge from the trees to gather Marlena in his arms. He gently caresses her cheek and hugs her close. He stands, holding Marlena safely in his arms. Nodding to Sam and they turn and walk toward the trees in search of Roman.)



confessed by Samantha Evans at 7:24 PM

Roman Brady *confessional*

Roman runs to the door of the cavern but can't get it to open.
Roman: John, get your ass over here and help!
John tries to help get the door opened but it won't open.
John: What the hell are you doing here, Roman?
Sam: John, it's a long story, and if you have one ounce of love left for Marlena, you'll listen to what we're going to tell you.
John: You know I love Marlena. We're soulmates even though that idiot, Tom Langan, has me saying other bull shit about me and Izzy, and me and THAT Hag he makes me call Gina but looks like Hope. So tell me what's up?
Roman: John, somebody has either cloned Marlena or has her so brainwashed that she's not the Marlena that you and I have known and love.
Sam: Yes, John, it's true and that damn crazy Laura is helping this fake Marlena. We've even heard Laura slip up and call this fake Marlena, Grace.
John: Oh my god, we have got to put our differences aside for now and put Marlena first above all else. Who else knows what you two know?
Roman: I've tried to tell Shane and he's been trying to come up with some proof but I haven't seen Shane for a few days. Maybe by now that damn Laura has Shane on their side.
John: Okay, you two, first things first. We have got to find a way out of this cavern and take care of Laura. We need to get Laura away from this Grace and make sure she can't mess up our plan.
Sam: I think I'm the one to take care of Laura. This is my sister she is betraying and I want to make Laura pay.
Roman: Okay Sam, Laura is all yours. As soon as we get out of this cavern, John and I will help you get Laura out of our hairs. Then you can stay with her and do what ever the hell you want with her while John and I go find this Grace.
John: That's a fact. Now let's get the hell out of here.
John, in an instant, becomes MercJerk Jack Ass John, and with one mighy swing of his hand, knocks down the entrance to the cavern. Now we see John, Roman, and Sam all outside the cavern and looking for Laura.
confessed by Roman Brady at 9:50 AM