Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Michele & Cheryl
Bill confirmed to Martin that Kenny was dead. He said that Kenny was killed in a robbery gone wrong. Vernon knew it was a hit on him. Martin couldn’t believe he was about to expose himself in front of reporters. He thought it was suspicious that Bill received the confirmation photo during his press conference. Bill said it was a coincidence. He told Martin that he wouldn’t have to look over his shoulder anymore. Bill felt like the reporters were becoming suspicious of Martin too. They were going to wonder what the Dupree family emergency was that took him from the podium. Martin stormed out of the diner. He was upset that Bill kept him in the dark again. Vernon was upset by Bill’s behavior too. Bill and Vernon argued over Martin. Vernon was mad that his family became accessories to murder. He felt like Bill needed him more than the other way around. Bill was upset by his comment. Bill reminded him that his family will mess up again and need his help. He would remember that night the next time they need his head. Bill would refuse to help them. Vernon reminded him who had the real power. Vanessa felt like Joey invited her to Orphey Gene’s as an alibi. He told her that he wanted her to be there because she was beautiful. Vanessa reminded him about her close relationship with the Duprees so she wanted to know if something was wrong with them. Joey warned her to be careful what she asks for. Vanessa demanded to know every detail. He gave in and told her what happened. Joey told her that they arranged for a bad man to be taken care of. She wanted clarification on what he meant by taken care of. It meant whatever she needed to sleep at night. He said that he wouldn’t tell her everything about his business. Joey told her that she liked to pretend she loved his work, but he plays a dangerous game. Vanessa saw Malone and invited him to their table. She heard about their productive evening. Malone was hesitant about answering her. Joey yelled at her to stop asking questions. He told her if she didn’t stop pushing, their night wouldn’t end the way she hoped.
Smitty, Tyrell, and Samantha were waiting at home for Martin. Smitty found out that Martin called and canceled a press conference. Martin arrived home and panicked when he saw his bags packed. Smitty read Martin the riot act. Martin wanted to talk to Smitty alone. He promised there wouldn’t be any more secrets. Tyrel and Samantha left the room. Smitty didn’t want any guilt or apologies. He wanted answers. Martin told him about his trip with Vernon. They left from a political party and got a flat tire. Martin got out of the car and saw two racist Caucasian men. They offered to help him. The three of them ended up getting into a fight. Martin saw one of the guys get physical with Vernon. He went crazy. Martin hit one of the guys in the head with a crowbar and beat him to death. The other guy was unconscious and barely clinging to life. Martin told Smitty that he killed a man like it was nothing. He had nightmares about what he did to the other guy’s face. Vernon called Malone, and he showed up with Chief Hawthorne. Joey arrived to take care of the body and the witness. Smitty was shocked by what he heard. He realized all the dots were connected, but he didn’t expect to hear the story. Martin continued the story. He told him that Kenny was the surviving witness. Ted gave him plastic surgery. Kenny was given money to start a new life. They thought everything was over. Kenny was blackmailing him for weeks. Martin didn’t recognize him because of his new face. Smitty was upset that he didn’t tell him about the blackmail. Martin wanted one of them to stay clean so their kids wouldn’t lose both of their fathers. He regretted that he kept him in the dark about what happened. Smitty understood why he didn’t want to say anything about it. He wouldn’t have gone along with the cover up. Smitty said that Martin’s lies put the family in danger. He wanted Martin to leave immediately. As long as Martin was getting targeted, Smitty didn’t think the kids were safe. Martin said their troubles were over since Kenny was dead. Anita came back home. Vernon tried to not to tell her what happened, but she knew something was wrong. He told her the event that happened two years ago was coming back to haunt them.
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