Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Michelle & Cheryl
Carlton went to see Nicole’s office. She told him how busy she’s been with her practice and the Winterfest. He told her that she was incredible. When he invited her to the Winterfest, she let him know that she wasn’t ready to date anyone yet. He said he was asking her as a friend. Carlton said he hoped his feelings didn’t ruin their friendship. They talked about past Winterfests and said they would miss their relationship if it was gone. Carlton told her she needed a night where someone thought about her happiness. Nicole agreed to go with him as friends. Carlton jokingly said for now. Vernon and Martin played squash. Martin said he was losing votes on the education bill. He told Vernon that he needed to get his head back in the game since mid-terms were less than a year away. Vernon said he was a force in the past but now he was going through the motions. Martin said Hurricane Katrina inspired him to run for Congress. Vernon asked where his spark went. He told Martin that people before him wanted to quit. Martin said he wasn’t worried about his political future. Vernon said insiders predicted that Martin was going to be challenged by a person in his own party. He advised Martin to think about how he wanted to proceed because the fight was going to be ugly.
Samantha was upset that she was still grounded. Smitty suggested they play a game. Samantha said Tyrell was waiting to call Jessica. Tyrell asked if Jessica could come over for Thanksgiving. Smitty said he would talk to Martin about it. He said he and Martin didn’t want Tyrell moving too fast with Jessica. When they talked about college applications, Tyrell brought up applying to UCLA. Samantha said Jessica was applying there too. Smitty wanted to talk to Tyrell alone. He told Tyrell he was surprised that he wasn’t going to Banneker. Tyrell said it was still a top choice but he wanted to keep his options open. Smitty understood what Tyrell was saying, but if their relationship was strong it would survive being apart. When Martin came home, he was upset when he found out about Tyrell. Smitty tried to keep Martin calm. Martin was appreciative of Smitty being the voice of reason. He told Smitty about the election. Smitty thought that his opponent would dig up dirt on the family. Martin said he needed to find his passion again.
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