(We begin in the open area in the Cartwright Garden where Peter and Valerie had their bridal ceremony. The Monkees play "As We Go Along" on a white gazebo under the trees. Lauren has the twins on either side of her, and Emma holds Katie. We see footage of Davy and Daphne running through the garden, hugging and embracing each other.)
(Emma and Mike stroll along a path, pushing Katie's stroller and talking. Emma picks up Katie, and they cuddle their daughter, then kiss each other.)
(Peter plays the piano on the gazebo for Valerie, who sits on the bench that surrounds the gazebo. She smiles, and they kiss.)
*Lauren gets up from between the twins, motioning for them to stay put. She watches Micky's eyes on her as she gets closer to him. She kisses him on the cheek, smirks, then grabs his spare set of drumsticks next to the bass drum and helps with cymbal crashing. The twins cheer with every crash.* :D
(As the song ends, we fade out on the guys playing the song and fade back in. It's obviously a bit later in the gazebo. Emma, Lauren, the twins, and the boys all sit on the benches near the instruments, sipping iced tea and eating sandwiches and cookies.)
Bob: So, how does it feel to have saved the souls of thirty women from the Devils...and your own? ;)
Lauren: I'm just glad it's over. :P
Mike: I'll second that.
Emma: Me too.
Bert: Hey, Em, did you ever call the Register?
Emma: (Nods) Yeah, and I finally DID give the interview on Leslie Evans. She's not taking the NBC show. She wants to see if she can get into writing and editing instead. She says she's going to submit some of her old writing pieces for a job at one of the networks, and if she doesn't get it, she'll work as a secretary or receptionist there. (Shrugs) Not glamorous work, but enough to get you started. :)
Davy: She got 'er foot in the door. 'Opefully, she'll be a bettah writah than she was an actress. :p
Mike: We talked to Janice Lee, too. She's goin' on a cross-country tour before she starts her next album. I hope she keeps makin' music. She's got some genuine talent.
Emma: He's only worn out her first album. ;)
(Mike nudges her, but he's smiling. ;) )
Peter: Janice says she wants to spend time with the kids when she gets back. She really likes the twins. She says she owes them her life. :)
Micky: And the funniest thing is they don't even realize it. ;)
Bob: That reminds me. How ARE the twins? They got into some pretty scary adventures in this story!
Micky: *shrugs* They're just fine. Not even any nightmares. *glances at Lauren, who makes a face* Lauren, however...
Lauren: *groans* Mick... :P
Emma: (Puts her hand on Lauren's shoulder) Lauren, are you ok? You went through the worst ordeal of all. :(
Lauren: I know none of it was my fault, but I just feel so awful, anyway. *dull glare at Micky* And he's had to put sleeping spells on me...
Emma: Oh, honey...
Micky: AFTER you said you'd be fine without it, then end up waking me up with a flailing fist. :P ;)
Davy: Ouch. :p ;)
Micky: My arms are turning black and blue. :P
Lauren: I can't help where I flail. :P ;)
Micky: I gotta hand it to you, though, babe, you really are trying. I'm proud of ya for that. *drapes an arm over her shoulders*
Lauren: Thanks, Mick. *pauses* I will say one thing for what happened. I got rid of my cold. ;)
(That gets a laugh from everyone, including the producers. ;) )
Peter: I don't think I'd recommend the devil method of getting rid of a cold for everyone, though! ;)
Lauren: No, I'd rather deal with it. :P
Emma: Lauren, I don't blame you, either. All I kept thinking the whole time I was there that this wasn't you, that you were being pushed and controlled by that...that...(spits)...ASSHOLE of a clone! X(
(Emma leans over and gives Lauren a very big hug. :D )
Lauren: *returns the hug* Thanks, Em. It really helps knowing that everyone understands it wasn't my fault. *shrugs* I just can't help feeling guilty, though.
Mike: Let's put it this way, darlin'. You're in good company. :p
Lauren: *smiles* Thank you. :)
Davy: Lauren, Shelia's did to me what Alex did to you...with similar results. :p
Micky: Yeah, but the only difference, Dave, is you weren't married at the time. *eyes narrow, then grins* I did rather like the way we left him, though. ;)
Lauren: If THAT don't teach him a lesson... ;)
Bert: Which reminds me. Lauren, is Alex's...neutering...permanent? ;) :p
Lauren: I hope so! *shrugs* I don't know, really. It's hard to tell because we've had stuff done to us while we're animals that doesn't translate back into human form.
Mike: The important part is, it should keep him out of trouble for at least a little while. ;)
Davy: Long enough for Shelia to do some neutering of her own. ;)
Micky: Man, now that's something I wouldn't have minded hanging around for. ;)
Peter: I hope they had a good time. ;) :D
Micky: *snickering* Poor Alex...NOT! :))
Mike: Yeah, well, for once, the Devil Woman was only part of the problem. :p
Emma: (Nods) While she wasn't entirely in the clear, the whole thing with Alex and the women was NOT her idea.
Peter: She looked awfully mad when we left!
Davy: Wit' good reason. Despite what 'e said, I'll bet Alex spent 'er money like watah, not only on the underground hide out and the lab equipment, but on dining and romancin' those thirty ladies. Chocolate, fancy dinners, plush 'otel rooms, and tons of flowahs ain't cheap. ;)
Peter: I'll bet that's why he wanted to sell all of the women. He wanted to return the money he borrowed from their driver, whoever he is.
Micky: I wonder if we'll ever find out who that driver is?
Bert: Lauren, did you ever see him?
Bob: Or her?
Lauren: If I did, I was out of it enough to not remember.
Bert: Where did the idea come from for this one, and how long did you have it planned?
Lauren: Eons, Em? ;)
Emma: (Grins) If memory serves me correctly, you've wanted to do this idea ever since we were working on the first role-play Alex appeared in back in March 2005. ;)
Lauren: Like I said, eons. ;)
Micky: You two just love these torture stories, don't ya? ;) :P
Lauren: Sure. Why not? (Shrugs) I'm not really sure how I got the idea. It just came to me.
Emma: The basic idea was largely on Lauren. She had all of the first and second parts that involved her, Micky, and Alex worked out when we were still writing Alex's first appearance. ;)
Micky: *quirks an eyebrow* Babe, I think I'm gonna get you an appointment with a head doctor. ;)
Lauren: Nice, Mick, thanks. ;) :P
Micky: *grins* You're welcome. ;)
Lauren: But Em was the one with the actual plot ideas, which came out wonderful. :D
Emma: (Nods) Thank you. I liked Lauren's ideas, but thought it might be even better to have a plot beyond Lauren's need to tease Micky. ;)
Micky: Thanks you, Em. ;)
Bert: Is that where Leslie Evans and Janice Lee and the storyline involving Alex's sexual activities came from?
Emma: (Nods) I didn't come up with the idea for an actual storyline until maybe two weeks ago, but it fit with the whole torture thing. Alex has more in common with Micky than either of them want to believe...including his need to appease his...sexual appetite. :p
Mike: No kiddin'. Em, if that little pervert did anythin' to you... X(
Emma: Honey, I've told you this. Alex did nothing to me of a sexual nature. In fact, he barely touched me at all.
*Micky sinks down in his seat. Lauren pulls him back up.* ;) :">
Bert: Are all of the women ok? How's Daphne?
Davy: Still out of it. She did tell Jenny and Kimberly that we had a dust-up with Shelia again when they came back from San Fransisco, but she says she didn't really give them details and they didn't ask.
Mike: As far as we know, the rest of the women were returned to their homes and are goin' about their lives, hopefully a bit more wary of strange men with promises that are too good to be true. :p
Bob: Davy, how does it feel to be engaged?
Davy: Now that I finally asked 'er, it feels WONDERFUL. :X :D
Peter: When's the wedding? :X
Davy: We'll get around to that someday. Right now, we're thinkin' about gettin' our own place somewhere.
Mike: You know, Dave, you and Daphne are more than welcome to stay with Em and I at the place. We could always use more cheap labor, and we have that big, empty guest room. ;) :)
Emma: I could use another woman to talk to when Lauren's working, too. :)
Davy: (Grins) I'll 'ave to talk to Daphne, guys, but we'll considah it. It would be nice to stay close to 'ome. ;) :)
Bert: Lauren, how did it feel to be...evil? ;)
Lauren: I didn't think it was possible, but I guess I was proven wrong. In a way, I guess, it was...good, but I'd like to stay un-evil for as long as possible.
Micky: It was "good"? :-/ ;)
Lauren: It was nice not having any fears or anything like that, but... :P
Micky: *rolls his eyes* Alright... :P ;)
Mike: But the payoff was hurtin' those you loved, includin' your best friend, and bein' controlled by a pair of bitchy devils. :p
Lauren: No kidding. And having to remember everything that happened. :P
Davy: Daph was a bit luckiah, in a way. She don't remembah a thing that 'appened between Alex takin' control of her and me kissin' 'er in the torture room. :p
Lauren: That's good.
Micky: Okay, I think I've figured this out. Babe, I don't think you're completely un-evil yet. ;)
Lauren: *gives Micky an odd look* Well, how about 95%? ;)
Peter: (Gulps) Just don't do anything to anyone. :o :((
Lauren: *puts her hands up* I won't do anything, I promise. It's just still a little messed up *points to her head* in here. :P
Micky: I'll fix that. *waggles his eyebrows* ;) >:)
Lauren: I'm sure you'll at least try, Mick. ;)
(Peter blushes; everyone else chuckles. ;) :">)
Bob: Mike, Micky, Davy...did you have fun on your motorcycle trip? ;)
Micky: Yeah! ;)
Emma: (Turns to Mike) You know, you guys still haven't given us the details on that little outing, or told us why you came home so quickly. You had that whole thing planned for several days, and you came back early the morning after you left! What happened?
Peter: (Scratches his head) When did this happen?
Emma: You were in Connecticut, Pete.
Bob: Where did the idea for the road trip story come from?
Emma: I forget where it is, but there's this great picture online of Micky, Davy, and Mike standing in what looks like Las Vegas, and Mike's wearing this gorgeous leather jacket. :X :)
Lauren: *nods* Niiiice picture. ;)
Emma: We wanted to do something with just the three guys, after using all eight "Guardians" for the last few stories, and something a bit different for the opener. We hadn't done a road trip story or a gambling story, so... ;)
Mike: But STRIPPING?
Micky: What? ;)
Lauren: Waitaminute...
Emma: (Raises her eyebrows) STRIPPING?
Mike: (Groans) Oh, shit, me and my big mouth. :p
Micky: *sighs* Good goin' blabbermouth. :P
Peter: You were stripping the paint off the Pad?
Davy: Yeah, Petah, that's what we were doin'. ;)
Emma: Boys, we're going to have a nice, looooong talk after we finish this role-play. ;) :p
Lauren: EXTREMELY long. :P
Mike: Like we haven't all been damaged enough in this story! Those damn devils almost turned me into a wolf for good! :p
Bert: Hey, Mike, is your nose working again? ;)
Mike: (Sniffs and nods) Yeah. It was only out a few hours.
Micky: Hey, I was nearly traumtized! Doesn't anyone wanna ask me about that? ;) :P
Mike: You ok, Mick?
Peter: (Hugs Micky) I'm glad you're feeling better now! You were so upset when Lauren and the kids vanished! :o :(
Micky: *grins* Thank you, Peter! ;)
Lauren: Traumatized?
Peter: Oh, Lauren, you should have seen him! He wouldn't talk or cry or anything! :(
Micky: *makes a face* Babe, I was completely OUT of it when Alex took you and the twins. It was awful! :P
Mike: Yeah, all he wanted to do was hold a pillow and look at your picture.
Lauren: I was wondering what happened to my pillow.
*Micky blushes.* :">
Micky: Okay, so I crushed it a little...
(The other boys laugh. :) )
Lauren: A lot, Mick, alot.
Bert: Hey, how are the kids? They're heroes, too!
Bob: Yeah, they found Janice Lee and rescued their Daddy! :D ;)
Micky: Considering we could only tell them so much, they're just fine. ;)
Bert: (To the twins) Hey, kids, how does it feel to be heroes?
Bob: And to help your folks? :)
Mick: We big help! :D
Shelly: We save Daddy and Strawberry! :D
Emma: And I heard your powers are emerging, too. ;)
Mike: Yeah, Mick told us they're startin' to work the blue light now. ;)
Mick: Blue light fun!
Shelly: Blue light go! :D
Lauren: Oh, boy...
Peter: It's going to be fun, teaching the kids how to use their powers! :)
Mike: And when NOT to use their powers. :p
Micky: I'm not so sure "fun" is the right word.
Lauren: You oughta know, Mick. ;)
Bert: Speaking of fun, what's on tap for next month?
Emma: More time traveling. ;)
Lauren: We're going to be checking out the future. ;)
Mike: That could be interestin'.
Micky: I get to be a double agent with a REALLY cool car! ;) :D
Davy: (Raises his eyebrows) 'E's a double agent? 'E can't even be a single one! :p
Micky: Hey! :P
Mike: (Grins) How cool is this car? :D
Lauren: *nods* VERY cool. :D ;)
Emma: You'll find out the specifics next month, honey. (Nods at the twins) And we're going to do another "twins-eye-view" warm-up story. ;)
Mick: Yay! :D
Mike: Sounds like the kiddies are gonna get to tell stories again. ;)
Peter: (Raises his hand) I have a request.
Mike: Go right ahead, Pete.
Peter: Can Val and I be IN the next set? We weren't in the warm-up at all, and we barely appeared in the main story! :p
Emma: Don't worry, Pete. You and Valerie are going to be a MAJOR part of the next main story. ;)
Lauren: We like to balance things out. ;)
Emma: The next main story will be a little less evil than this one, with nothing TOO nasty.
Mike: (Raises his eyebrow) Just a little?
Emma: (Grins) Just a little. ;) :D
Lauren: We're gonna have some major disclaimers on THIS one as it is. ;)
Emma: As anyone who's gotten this far may have noticed, like "The Devil and Michael Nesmith," this story is definately rated a very empathetic R for sexuality, mature themes, violence, and scenes of semi-graphic torture. :p
Mike: Just 'cause this story has kiddies in it don't mean it's meant for them.
Micky: No kidding. :P
Emma: Viewer discretion is not only advised, it's encouraged.
Peter: (leans back on the gazebo wall) You know, I wonder what the future will be like?
Mike: Who knows? Maybe we'll all be drivin' flyin' cars and buyin' houses on the moon.
Davy: I don't know about the moon, but I like the flyin' cars idea. ;)
Micky: *nods* Me, too! :D ;)
Davy: Maybe we'll 'ave ray guns and daily space travel, like on "Flash Gordon."
Mike: You just wanna chase Maritian princesses in skimpy outfits. ;)
Davy: Not anymore. Not now that Daph and I are engaged. :X
Micky: That's good to hear. ;)
Emma: Lauren, Micky, you finish us off, so we can cut to the newest Monkees video. ;)
Micky: *nods* Okay, Em. *grins* I'm gonna be a little mushy now, so prepare yourselves. ;)
Lauren: Thank you for the warning, Mick. ;)
(Everyone snickers. ;) )
Micky: You're welcome. ;) *glares around the room at everyone snickering* ANYWAY, *to Lauren* babe, I'm just glad to have you back, even if you aren't completely un-evil-fied. *makes a face* Or however you wanna say it. I was completely lost without you and the rugrats. *jerks a thumb at Mike and Peter* Those two'll attest to that, and I have the feeling Mike won't lemme forget it. *pauses* No matter what happens, whether one of us is turned evil again or whatever, I still love ya. I hope Alex had his fun, 'cause I'm gonna keep you all for myself. You're too good to let go, babe. I love you, Lauren. :) :x
Lauren: *blushes* Awe, Mick... :"> :x :)
(Everyone says "Awwwwwwwwww..." in unison. ;) :X)
Lauren: All right, everyone out! *grins*
Emma: (Hugs Lauren) Laur, you'll always be my best friend...no matter WHAT! :D ;)
*Micky whoops.* ;)
Lauren: *returns the hug* Thanks, Em! :D
Emma: You're welcome (grins widely), friend. :D :)
(Quick cut from everyone laughing and hugging in the gazebo to the Rainbow Room for a video, "Someday Man." The four Monkees and the two girls wear typical circa 1971 fashion, including colorful shirts, bell bottoms, tight shorts, vests, beads, and gypsy-style pesant attire. Davy dances up front while the others play instruments, Mike makes faces behind his back, and Emma sings. :) )
(Emma tries to pull Mike out in front to dance, but he keeps trying to hide behind the drums or Davy. ;) :p)
*Micky hands off his drumsticks to Lauren and DOES get up front to dance and show off the infamous striped pants.* :P
(Davy dances in front of Mick to hide his pants, blocking him and waving his arms at the audience. ;) )
(Emma dances with Peter instead, while Mike makes faces behind their back. :p ;) )
*Mciky shoves Davy aside and sticks his tongue out at him.* :P ;)
(Davy shoves Micky back and sticks HIS tongue out. Mike finally shoves his way in between them. :p)
*Micky applauds that Mike is no longer hiding.* ;)
(Emma takes Davy and dances with him, directing Micky to Lauren. Mike grumbles and sits on the bandstand. :p )
(Peter sits next to Mike and plays his bass for him to cheer him up. :) )
*Lauren drops the drumsticks, giving up. Micky pulls her up to dance. She motions around that she can't, but he doesn't take no for an answer and drags her out to dance anyway.* ;)
(Emma finally pulls Mike out front and shows him a few steps. Peter does the same. They all do a few steps together before Mike pulls back, blushing and grumbling. ;) :P)
*Lauren, again, steps on Micky's feet. He lets her go and they start dancing again, but separately. Micky nods, grinning, and Lauren matches the grin.* ;)
(Mike lets out a wolf howl, grins widely, and chases Emma off-camera. ;) :X)
*Lauren "somehow" trips over Micky again and they land in a heap on the floor with no intentions of getting up anytime soon.* ;) :x
(Davy makes a face at the heap. He pulls the gaping Peter off-camera as the song winds down, leaving the two on the floor quite alone and very happy on top of each other as the camera pulls away and eventually fades out. ;) :X)
(The music switches to "Mommy and Daddy" as we see stills from both "productions" under the credits, ending with the still of the entire group, including the twins and Katie, from "I Think I'm a Clone Now" and "A Raybert Production.")