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Episode 41

In the last episode of SOAP Burt saved Jessica, Chester, Mary and Billy by turning himself into Super Soup when they all passed out.   Westers and Johnson saw they had no where to go so they decided to jump the boat and the families hope to never see them again.   Jessica told Chester that she has no intentions of being together with him again.  She says she learned from mistakes and her biggest one would be falling for his trap.  Chester said he was determined to prove to Jessica that he is once again in love with her.   On the island Dutch decided that he wants to spend his cash on a house.  Eunice doesn't want to move away from home but when Dutch promised a live-in male stripper Eunice knew she wanted to move.  Meanwhile when Burt got back to the room Mary confronted him saying she knew his secret!  Confused?  You won't be after tonight's episode of SOAP!
The Destiny
Narrator: We pick up where we last left off, Mary confronting Burt about his secret.

<Burt has his guilty look on his face and then turns to Mary who is very angry.>

Mary: Late night travels!  Your random dissapearing this vacation, oh no don't tell me this is sheriff work.  You can use those excuses at home but you're on vacation and I know what you've been doing.
Burt: I can explain!
Mary: You think I'm stupid?   You think I don't notice my own husband when he goes off gambling?
Burt: I should have told you ear........gambling????
Mary: Don't deny it Burt.
Burt: But Mary, I'm not gambling.
Mary: Then you better explain within the next 10 seconds where's you've been.
Burt: Oh.......well okay I've been gambling.
Mary: So have you lost any money?
Burt: Actually no.  I'm even.  I have my good nights and bad nights.  Casino's aren't my friends or enemies. 
Mary: Well I don't like this.  I want you to stop.
Burt: Okay Mary.  Anything for you. 
<Burt and Mary hug with Burt sighing in relief.>
Jessica's Bedroom
<There's a knock on the door.  Jessica answers.  Eunice is there.>

Jessica: Hello darling.  Isn't it a lovely morning?
Eunice: It is.  Listen mom, we need to talk.
Jessica: Why yes of course, what's the matter?
Eunice: You see, this is really hard.
Jessica: You can tell me anything.
Eunice: I know, it's just that me and Dutch, we're.
Jessica: Oh no.  Don't tell me.
Eunice: Yes.
Jessica: The family has to be cursed.  First me, then Corinne and now you.
Eunice: You never moved.   You've lived in the same house all your life.
Jessica: Eh?  Weren't you going to tell me that you and Dutch were getting a divorce?
Eunice: No!  He has money now, I wouldn't leave him.
Jessica: <sarcastic> Glad you have your priorities right.   <Pause> Wait, you're moving?  
Eunice: Yes.
Jessica: I think that's a wonderful idea.
Eunice: You do?
Jessica: Of course!  You can always drive by for dinner.  I mean maybe you would move to Hartford or somewhere near us.
Eunice: We're living in Caracao.
Jessica: Carawhat?
Eunice: Caracao, the island we're stopped at.  It's so lovely.  Dutch and I think it would be an excellent opportunity.
Jessica: Then when would I see you?
Eunice: I'm sure me and Dutch would fly back for the holiday's.
Jessica: I can't believe you're moving.
Eunice: A minute ago you were just fine with it!
Jessica: A minute ago I thought you would move down the street.
Eunice: It won't be so bad.
Jessica: What happens when you and Dutch get into a fight?  I won't be there to help you.
Eunice: Of course you will mom.  I can call or email you.
Jessica: Oh god not email!  I hate computers.  I always feel that the computer knows what you're thinking and will try to out-smart you.
Eunice: Computer's can't think.
Jessica: Oh the salesman said our computer is smarter than half our family.
Eunice: Mom, an alarm clock is smarter than half our family, but me, you, daddy, Corinne are all very smart.  Don't worry about the intenet.
Jessica: I know.  I'm just trying to find a way to convince you not to move.
Eunice: That's not going to happen.
Jessica: I know. 
Eunice: You're the only one I have told.  I hope you can come and see the house today.  Dutch and I aren't coming back on the boat after it leaves.  We're moving in tonight.
Jessica: What about all your clothes?
Eunice: I packed my entire closet for the trip and I'll have Billy and Corinne send me the rest.
Jessica: I'll come visit you, it's just right now I'm expecting a masseuse to come so I must get ready.
Eunice: Bye mom.

<Eunice leaves.  As the door closes Chester comes out of the bathroom.>

Jessica: I have never been so angry in my entire life with you.
Chester: Last night was great.
Jessica: Don't speak to me.
Chester: The first time you can say was a mistake but now this is the second time you've drank just enough to end up falling in bed with me.
Jessica: You didn't even drink last night.  I shouldn't have.  Chester, you're a jerk!  You know I have a low tolerance yet you gave me more to drink.
Chester: Face it Jessica, maybe we were meant to be together.

<Jessica slaps Chester across the face.>

Chester: What was that for?
Jessica: For being Chester Tate!  I hope you're happy, those thirty seconds last night completely ended any chance of us reconciling.  Now get out!
Chester: But....
Jessica: GET OUT! 
Chester: Please consider....
Jessica: I'm telling you for the last time to leave.
Chester: Alright, I'll go.

<Chester leaves slightly ashamed.>

Jessica: What do I do?  I had non-alcoholic drinks last night.  Chester doesn't know this, and I do miss him.  I don't know what to do......
Burt and Mary's Room
<Mary is reading a book on the deck as she hears the door knock.  She opens the door and it is Jessica.>

Mary: What's wrong?
Jessica: Mary, whatever I say you have to promise you won't be angry with me.
Mary: Jessie, of course I can't be angry at you.
Jessica: No this is something that you have to promise you won't be angry about.  If you are, I won't tell you.
Mary: You can tell me anything, I'm your sister.
Jessica: Well okay, if you promise.
Mary: I promise.  Jessica you make this out as if you did something horrible!  What are you going to say?  You slept with Chester?

<Jessica puts her head down.>

Mary: Jessica!  I can't believe you!  You used to tell me how much you hated that man for everything he did to you!
Jessica: Yes I know, but at the same time he's still the man I was married to all these years.  I can't help myself..
Mary: Well what are you going to do?
Jessica: I don't know.  I pretended as if I drank too much and he took advantage of me.
Mary: Oh that's horrible.
Jessica: I know.  What should I do?
Mary: You still have feelings for him don't you.
Jessica: Yes...
Mary: Then I think you only have one choice.  You must tell him.
Jessica: I wish you weren't such a good sister.
Mary: Why?
Jessica: Because a bad sister would tell me not to tell him the truth and I always listen to my sister.
Mary: Do you want me to tell you that?
Jessica: No, I would rather do the right thing.  Thanks Mary.

<Jessica and Mary hug.>
Will Mary ever find out Burt's secret?  Are Eunice and Dutch permanently staying on the island?  Will Jessica confess her love to Chester?  The families only have one more night on the island so what will possibly go wrong?   These questions and many others might be answered in the next episode of SOAP!