Change Of Season: Episode 14. The Mighty Rises And Falls

     The next day has arrived in Sullivan, and at Hall Enterprises, Jeff warns security "Do not allow anyone not on the list in here. And Ed arrested." A member of security tells Jeff "You didn't hear?" Jeff asks "Hear what?" At Hall Manor, Elizabeth has awaken, to hear Natalie and Elsie in the kitchen, both laughing as Elsie asks "Now what use is he to Janet other than business?" Natalie sarcastically responds "Well he knew better than to press charges on my Daughter!" Elizabeth asks "What are the two of you laughing about?" Natalie asks "Well remember what Ed used to pay you for? Well he'll not be able to even pay now." Elsie quips "Ella got his ass." Elizabeth is silent for a moment, as she starts to join in the laughter, as Natalie excuses herself as a limo arrives, and tells Elizabeth "Feel free to hang around here. See you in a little while." Natalie heads to The Crept Myrtle, as Elsie asks her Granddaughter "So you survived I see?" Elizabeth, with awe in her eyes, tells her Grandmother "We connected so much. She told me some stories of the two of you growing up poor." Elsie nods, and goes "I had Brothers and she was the only girl I knew around me, and we are more like Sisters than anything." Elizabeth agrees, and asks "She brought up Mom last night, and wants her to live here? Me also.." Elsie gets quiet, as she tells her "Go get dressed up and let me think." Elizabeth walks out, as Elsie is silent, and a tear rolls down my eyes, and says to herself "Don't forget I'm your Grandma too Elizabeth.."

      At The Crept Myrtle, Adam sits in the bar, as Courtney sits next to him and quips "So starting early?" Adam nods, and goes "Today is going to be huge. And I have to.." Adam stops, as he tells Courtney "I need to go check up on some things for the press conference in the Magnolia Room. Adam walks off, as Courtney is quiet, and watches as she worries about him and calls her Mother, as the phone goes to voicemail. At Ed and Ella's Home, Anna and Scarlet has arrived, as Ella tells her Sister "So I was wondering when the two of you were going to pop up." Scarlet and Ella hug, as Anna goes "So listened to me and shot him where it hurts??" Ella quips "He said to me this was his house, and knew what was coming after, I did it!" Scarlet asks Ella "Does Ed have any plans to file charges?" Ella and Anna turn to her, as Anna goes "He'd be even dumber. A big announcement's coming, and the man's literally lost everything..EVERYTHING!" Scarlet is silent, as Ella asks "Want to go hang out? I'm visiting my attorney and then Erica arrives tonight." Anna and Scarlet nods, as Anna yells "Today is your freedom celebration sis!" Ella proudly goes "Hell yes it is! Now let's celebrate!"

    At Broward Inc. Paul sits in his office, and asks his Mother "So how will this all work?" Caroline simply tells her Son "We are moving into Hall Tower and this building will be for archives and such since its not as up to date." Paul then asks "What about Janet?" Caroline smiles "Son, you don't worry about Janet. I got my plan all laid out." At Ricky and Janet's home, Janet walks around the house, as she prepares to head to The Crept Myrtle, as she talks to Ed on the phone and Ed says "I'll be out of commission in one department, but not in the department of bringing down Lord and turning Hall and Broward into part of our master plan." Janet goes "Don't worry, and I'll make sure you are taken care of." Janet walks out the door, and locks it and heads to her car to drive off. Once Janet passes Smallwood Farm, Storm sees his Mother leave, and gets into his SUV.

    At The Village Inn, Robert and Marcus sits at a booth, as they discuss Ella and Ed, as Marcus tells his Brother "I liked her back in school. But you know how it was back then." Robert tells him "Things I hope are changing." Marcus asks "Speaking of change, how about you and Teddy? I've spoken to him since I returned and.." Robert goes "I don't discuss Teddy. I raised him better than to be a pimp, running a sleazy strip club in town." Marcus tells him "That has always been your problem, if they didn't meet your standard, you got all uppity." Robert goes "What you mean?" Marcus quips "I am your youngest Brother and you were furious when I dropped out of College to follow music." Robert rolls his eyes, and Marcus adds "But I finished College, and now work at Sullivan University. And help poor Lena keep you in step." Robert quips "Well little bro, good luck at that." Marcus heads to Sullivan University, as Robert heads to Park Lane Medical Center.

    Meanwhile at The Mansion, Tom arrives, as Fancy and her Father sits and has a drink, as she goes "Well where's Storm?" Tom quips "Wanted to hang around the farm. But it's alright. Karen's ok and I've not heard nothing out of Elizabeth except for Elsie saying Natalie has bonded with her." Fancy smiles and says "That's great. I always loved Aunt Natalie. I can imagine the conversation about Ed." Tom asks "Well what happened to Ed?" Fancy goes "Well let's say the boys lost the fight." Tom is quiet for a moment, and goes "Boys...oh. Damn! Did Natalie visit him?" Fancy tells him "No Daddy. Ella did it." Tom quips "That doesn't surprise me at all. I know for years James and Natalie discussed it." Fancy asks "So how's Storm handling everything?" Tom goes "Well he's been in town awhile. Adam Lord's freeing his name. He's himself." At Ricky and Janet's home, Storm opens the back door, as he begins to pour gasoline on the furniture inside the house, as metal music blares from his SUV.

    In the Magnolia Room, a private event room inside The Crept Myrtle, the media arrives, and Natalie has arrived as she tells Adam "So Elizabeth told me she's pregnant." Adam nods, as he adds "And sounds like Ella did my work on Ed." Natalie tells her Grandson "Don't forget Teddy King either," Adam turns to his Grandmother, as Caroline walks up along with Paul, as Natalie tells them "Jeff's making sure everything's ready in here so nobody like WSVN will bombard us with questions." Paul tells Adam "So I heard there'll be a new name, and I've been demoted. Who said you would be running the show?" Caroline warns her Son "Paul, Adam is best." Adam asks Paul "So moving down to Hall, or staying put? I'd prefer you stay put." Adam walks away, as Paul tells Natalie and Caroline "He has it in for me. This better not fail. He's out for blood." Natalie walks away, and Caroline tells him "The Hall and Broward legacies will be in great hands. Who else can call the Governor at anytime and on his personal phone?" Paul rolls his eyes, as Jeff informs his Cousin and Grandmother meantime at the stage "Everything's almost ready." Blake Clayton meanwhile walks up, as he asks Natalie "So care to answer any questions?" Natalie warns Blake "I have nothing for you. Getting my Daughter fired from WSVN I do not forgive. So with that, go sit down and I'll be watching the news, and counting my millions." Blake walks away, as Natalie looks towards Caroline, and Paul looks at his Son, as Adam glares at him with anger in his eyes as he walks up, and says "Don't speak during the announcement."

     Back at Hall Manor, Elizabeth and Elsie are in the kitchen, as Elizabeth tells her Grandmother "This place does feel like home, but I don't think Mom needs to move." Elsie agrees, as she goes "We will make sure she's taken care of. Storm will help her pain." Elizabeth nods, and goes "Yeah he can find anything you want. Or just take it." Elsie sighs "His damn Mama wanted an abortion, but Ricky told me, and I told her if she aborted him, I'd abort her with my shotgun." She gave birth, but I was his Mama. Karen is such a sweet person, and to be suffering like she is." Elizabeth coldly says "Wherever Danny went, I hope he stays, because I'll kill him when Mom dies." Elsie reminds her "I think you have nothing to worry about. He won't be able to find his way back here." At Smallwood Farm, Tom returns, as Ricky and Karen are inside the living room, and asks "Why is Storm over there at your house Ricky?" Ricky puts his hands up, and says "Whatever he's planning I am not involved." Tom laughs "Well he'll be alright. So you moved out I heard.." Ricky nods, as Karen quips "We know he goes by his own rules." Tom tells his Son,"Ricky, be thankful of Adam." Karen smiles "Adam and Storm have a lot in common. I am Adam's Ex Wife." Tom and Ricky are quiet, as Karen shares a story, and Tom laughs "Adam Lord is going to be running Sullivan before long. He took care of our problems, but thank Natalie for the extra info. Those two are possibly the most powerful people in this town now." Karen and Ricky both agree. At Janet and Ricky's Home, Storm stands in his parents bedroom, and has flashbacks, as he stands still, holding a can of gasoline, as he sees his Mother's photo, and puts the gas can down, and picks up his pistol and shoot the photo through her eyes, and begins to dose the bedroom with gasoline, as he cries with anger "Bitch you hurt me and Dad, now you're about to hurt. My life mission now."

      At Broward Inc, Janet arrives, as the doors are locked, and security arrive as she yells "Unlock the door so I can get to my office!" The securityman says "Call Ms. Broward." Janet's eyes turn red, as she gets a notification on her phone, as her eyes widen. At Park Lane Medical Center, Ed is in a hospital room, as he watches the TV, and the news interrupts programming." At Victory Hill, Scarlet, Anna, and Ella all drink wine and laugh, as Ella tells her Sister "This is fun. I've forgotten how to have fun I think." Anna quips "You've never knew how." Scarlet meanwhile glances at her TV, and goes "Natalie!" Anna and Ella turn their heads, as Anna goes "Well today will be one for the history books." Meanwhile at Jake's Law Firm, Jake gets a phone call, and heads out.

      Down at The Crept Myrtle, everyone has taken their seats in the Magnolia Room, and Natalie walks up to the microphone as Caroline stands next to her, as Adam sits behind his Grandmothers, and his Father, sits on the other side of the stage, as Jeff sits on the front row. Natalie begins to speak, as Adam looks towards the press, and Paul looks at Adam, with sadness in his eyes. Back at Hall Manor, Elizabeth and Elsie watches the TV. At Smallwood Farm, Tom, Ricky, and Karen also watch the TV, as Natalie says "Today the two biggest companies in Sullivan will be merging. In time making both of our dreams of the future more achievable and safe. Now I introduce officially the new CEO and the new boss of the new name we came up with called Hallbro. And here's our Grandson, Adam Lord." As Adam gets up, someone in the audience gets up, as they pull a pistol out, and three shots are fired!