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Barbara stopped by Paul's office raving about how the wedding plans
were going so smoothly. He asked her if her brother, Frank, would be
attending since they've reconciled, and Barbara covered her lie and
said that Frank was so busy he wouldn't have time. He told her he
booked the honeymoon and was going to give her the life she's always
dreamed about.

Ian stopped in at Sutter's Mill to try and talk to Ashley about their
father, Dan, but she told him she is happy being Ashley Thompson and
wants nothing to do with the Levin family.

[link:rocklandcountysoap.com/episodes/Episode55-128.mp3|Listen to
Episode 55 - False Sense of Security]

Check out Dr. Angela Givens blog:
http://angelagivens.blogspot.com/

After hearing about Karen from Damien, Manny stopped by Angela's house
in Nyack to check on her. She told him it was Brian's job now to worry
about her. She went to shower when the phone rang and asked Manny to
answer it. He did, and it was Karen, who was sobbing and saying that
Angela would not have to worry about her again. She hung up on the
confused Manny, who told Angela it was a wrong number.

With Ian's New Year's plans canceled, Cyrus invited him over to this
place to ring in the New Year.

Manny arrived at Karen's apartment to see what was up with her, and
found the door unlocked. He looked around the apartment and finally
found her, collapse in the bedroom next to a bottle of pills.


[link:rocklandcountysoap.com/episodes/Episode53-128.mp3|Listen to
Episode 53 - Desperate New Year's]

Check out Dr. Angela Givens blog:
http://angelagivens.blogspot.com/

Angela rushed into Rockland Hospital and found Manny who told her that
Karen overdosed on sleeping pills in an apparent suicide attempt.
Angela was conflicted between her anger towards Karen, her love for
her former best friend, and her professional status as a psychiatrist.

Caroline offered Eve an extension on her temp job at Rockland
Construction and told her about Angela's past with Manny.


Arden introduced Elijah to Ashley, who quickly picked up on his
animonsity towards Dante. Ian showed up and Ashley revealed that he
was her brother.

[link:rocklandcountysoap.com/episodes/Episode54-128.mp3|Listen to
Episode 54 - New Jobs, Brothers and Suicide]

Check out Dr. Angela Givens blog:
http://angelagivens.blogspot.com/

Episode 52 - Two Days Before Christmas


Barbara stopped by the Ramos guest house to tell Arden that she and
Paul set a wedding date for Valentine's Day. Arden thinks it's too
soon and wonders if Barbara has been completely honest with Paul, but
Barbara has no worries. Elijah showed up with a gift for Arden.

Dante stopped by Sutter's Mill looking for Arden but found Ashley
instead. She talked him into sticking around for lunch. Ian talked to
Paul about Dan, but left with more questions than answers.


Dante stopped by Sutter's Mill looking for Arden but found Ashley
instead. She talked him into sticking around for lunch. Ian talked to
Paul about Dan, but left with more questions than answers.

Episode 49 - Sorry Charlie


Manny showed up at Caroline's office unannounced and Eve, still
working as her admin, refused to let him see her. He remembered her
from Thanksgiving, but she had forgotten him thanks to her heavy
drinking that day. Once she realized he was Dante's uncle, she asked
him his story, and he explained how he only learned Richard Ramos was
his father as an adult. Caroline showed up and Manny left to talk to
her, but Eve was curious to find out more about him.

Damien visited Karen and tried to get her to talk about Angela and
Brian, but she refused. She got Damien to admit that Brian had some
theories about her motives which infuriated her. She was so upset that
she kicked Damien out. After he was gone, she wondered if she had
blown it.

Episode 51 - The Real Story


Dante visited Elijah's apartment off campus to find out why he stopped
by the guest house and took Arden shopping. Elijah swore he was just
showing her some Rockland County hospitality but Dante wasn't buying it.

Angela and Brian demaned answers from Karen who swore Brian was the
letter writer. Angela asked Brian to leave so she could talk to Karen
one on one. Karen continued to deny doing anything wrong, but finally
broke down and admitted the truth to Angela about the letters, her
past in New Hope, and her feelings for Angela. Angela told her their
friendship was over.

Episode 50 - Mysterious Circumstances


Caroline fills Ian in on Dan's history including how his father,
Peter, and Caroline's sister, Julie, died under mysterious
circumstances which deeply affected Dan. Ian realized he needed to
talk to Paul Ramos to get the answers he's looking for.

Brian and Angela were getting nowhere in figuring out Karen's motives
so they decided to forget about it for a while. Karen interrupted them
kissing and Brian urged Karen to admit the truth. She continued to
deny doing anything wrong and Angela asked her to look her in the eye
and swear she didn't write the letters, but Karen never looked her
directly in the eye. Angela realized she was lying.

Episode 46 - Thanksgiving in Rockland County


As Miranda helped prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the Ramos family,
Elijah sulked that the two of them always had to have Ramos leftovers
and he's tired of it. She told him to stop whining and then became
furious when he brought up her erratic behavior of late.

As Eve complained she was starving, she waited with Arden and Brian
for Angela to arrive. When Angela showed up, Eve's fist comments were
that she was black. Arden couldn't believe she said it and it wasn't
clear if Angela heard her or not.


At the main house, Manny and Caroline quesitoned Paul on his suprising
Thanksgiving invitation, and he told them that Dante insisted they be
there. Barbara offered everyone drinks, and Paul made a crack about
Manny's drinking, but Manny quietly declined. As everyone arrived,
Miranda declared that dinner was ready.


As family and friends gathered around the dining room table, Dante
made a Thanksgiving day speech about all he is thankful for this year.

Episode 48 - The New Girl


Dante was surprised to learn Arden had spent the day with Elijah. He
warned her to stay away from him because he has a chip on his shoulder
a mile wide.

Damien and Brian tried to help Angela figure out what was going on
with Karen. Damien volunteered to go talk with her. Brian suggested
that Karen was Angela's anonymous letter writer all along, but Angela
didn't want to believe it.


New waitress Ashley was fascinated by the fact that Arden was living
at the Ramos guest house. She told her to stay there as long as she
could, although Arden seemed determine to make it on her own. When
Arden introduced Ashley to Dante, Ashley seemed very intrigued.

Episode 47 - Take Your Pick


Angela struggled with what to do about Karen and Brian, via phone,
sent his love. Karen stopped by Angela's office and Angela tried to
get Karen to explain how both her story and Brian's story could be
true. Angela was sure Brian isn't lying, which Karen took to mean that
she thought she was.

Caroline was surprised that the temp service sent Eve Morgan over to
be her admin for the day. Eve didn't exactly seem like the hard
working type either.


Elijah stopped by the Ramos guest house and offered to take Arden
shopping in Piermont. Arden was surprised by the offer, but
reluctantly agreed to go, assuming Elijah had sincere motives.


Karen became very upset and told Angela she had to choose between her
and Brian.

Episode 45 - Trust Your Instincts

Dante stopped by Paul's office to talk to him about Thanksgiving. Paul
reminded him of their deal and that he had to come to work for him or
go back to college by January. Dante told him he wanted to invited
Brian and Angela over for a big family Thanksgiving. Paul agreed, but
wasn't so agreeable when Dante asked to invite Manny and Caroline.

Brian showed up at Angela's office while Angela and Karen were talking
about the alleged incident between Brian and Karen. Brian flat out
denied everything and accused Karen of lying, while Karen accused him
of sending her the anonymous letter. Angela didn't know what to think.


Cyrus introduced Caroline and Ian and then took off leaving Ian to
question Caroline about Dan. Caroline realized that Ian was Dan's son,
and agreed to help him try to see Dan, even though his family wouldn't
approve.

Episode 44 - Settling In


Eve made herself at home at the Ramos guest house where Brian stayed
overnight after not being able to reach Angela. He headed over to the
hospital to see her after Eve told him and Arden that she had nothing
to go back to Vermont to.

Karen and Cyrus rushed into Angela's office to tell her what happened
with Brian last night. Cyrus was convinced that he saw Brian getting
physical with Angela, who just can't believe that would happen.

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ROCKLAND, THE SOAP OPERA

The cast of Rockland County, a new soap opera, is a veritable "who's
who" of daytime TV. There's stunning Anne Sayre from As the World
Turns, naughty Nick Sullivan of All My Children, and others. However,
you'll never see these good-looking actors—playing the mysterious
Morgan family and wealthy Ramos clan—on your TV screen. Rockland
County, you see, is an Internet-based soap.

The show debuted in March 2005, and has been airing every week since
in 15-minute segments. Devotees either listen live (Wed. and Fri.,
9:45 a.m.; www.radiologer.com ), download episodes as MP3s from the
show's website ( www.rocklandcountysoap.com ), or subscribe to its
Podcast (using iTunes). Roger Newcomb, a 34-year-old Airmont resident,
masterminds the show, penning and producing each episode. "The key is
the writing," he says. "I want to return soaps to the dramatic
standard that shows like Guiding Lighthad on radio in the '30s."

In addition to being a first for Rockland, the show is also an
Internet pioneer. Though the networks have finally caught on—witness
Podcasts of Guiding Light— Rockland County already has 40-odd
episodes. With iPod sales still exploding, Newcomb's idea of a radio
soap renaissance might not be overly dramatic after all. —T.M.

Angela stopped by Sutter's Mill to see Damien and Caroline was there.
She told them about Karen's accusations against Brian, but she was
sure it had to be a misunderstanding. Manny showed up and Caroline
remembered him mentioning that he had seen Karen and Brian that night
at dinner, so Angela reluctantly asked her ex what he saw. He told her
that he didn't notice Brian flirting with Karen at all.

Brian arrived at the Psych Center as Karen was preparing to leave. He
told her he didn't understand how she could misinterpret anything he
did or said into the story she told Angela. She said that maybe it was
a misunderstanding. When she saw Cyrus walking out of the elevator,
she began yelling at Brian telling him to leave her alone. Cyrus
witnessed this and ran up to help her. Brian was confused and didn't
understand what she was trying to pull. He left to go call Angela and
Karen knew she had to reach her first.

Dee stopped by Elijah's apartment to let hime know she spoke to the
owner of the other Mercury Marquis and it couldn't have been his car
that tried to hit Caroline. Elijah told her she had no evidence
against him so she had better stop harrassing him.

Angela met Brian at St. John Hospital in Manhattan to tell him about
Karen's accusations that he came on to her during dinner and her
suspicions that Brian sent her an anonymous letter. Brian was shocked
and told Angela that there's no way Karen could have misinterpreted
their dinner together. He planned on talking to Karen about this as
soon as his shift ended.


Ian was inquiring about the patient room door combinations and Cyrus
tried to get him to admit why he was so curious with no luck. Dee
showed up and exposed Ian as Dan Levin's son. Ian begged Cyrus not to
say anything to anyone.

Barbara and Paul relaxed in front of a raging fire and talked about
the magnificent duck they had for dinner. She was thinking about their
upcoming wedding as she went to sleep and had a dream about her
wedding day.


[link:rocklandcountysoap.com/episodes/Episode41-128.mp3|Listen to
Episode 41 Barbara's Mansion of Horrors]

Angela and Karen chatted about Brian, and Angela asked her what she
thought now that she spent so much time alone with him at dinner.
Karen pretended to reluctantly tell Angela that Brian hit on her
during dinner. Angela didn't believe it and told Karen her signals
must have been crossed with Brian.

Dante and Arden were relaxing at the Ramos guest house when Arden's
mother, Eve, showed up asking for a place to stay.

Karen rushed into Angela's office claiming to have received an
anonymous note from the same "Beloved" that was writing to Angela.
Angela was sure it was someone at the hospital since they both have
now received them and Karen, not wanting Angela to know this was all
part of her new plan, told Angela she thinks it might be from Brian.
Angela's notes started right after she met Brian as well.

Angela was preparing to leave for work when she ran into new intern,
Ian. He told her his name was Ian Thompson and she didn't recognize
it. He told her he worked with Dr. Wexler at the last minute to get
the job. She left to join Brian and Karen at Sutter's Mill, and Ian
made his way to the patient's room area. He tried to get into Dan's
room, but couldn't.

At Sutter's Mill, Karen made sure to point out to Brian that Manny,
who was having dinner with Dante, was Angela's old flame and that he
broke her heart. He told her about himself and that he wants to make
time to be with Angela. She lied and told him how happy that would
make her.

Miranda was not happy to see Dee and Caroline on the doorstep of the
Ramos estate. The wanted to see Elijah because Caroline had identified
a blue 1993 Mercury Marquis as the car that almost hit her, and Elijah
owns one of the two in the county. Elijah interrupted the conversation
and immediately denied having anything to do with the hit and run.
Caroline finally relented and told Dee that he wouldn't have done it.
They decided to leave, and Elijah told Miranda either she was the best
actress in the world or something was seriously wrong.

Damien stopped by the Psych Center to see Angela but she was tied up.
Cyrus apologized for creating an awkward situation for them and they
agreed to forget it. Ian arrived and thought he recognized Damien.

Arden tracked down Barbara and asked her if it was true that she's
been in contact with Arden's father, Frank. Barbara admitted that she
needed to use Frank's name in a story she made up for Paul's benefit
but couldn't tell her why. Arden has never understood why her father,
Barbara's brother, ran out on his family.

Dante met Manny for dinner at Sutter's Mill where Arden was working.
Manny confessed that he is an alcoholic and he left town five years
ago to get his act together and spare Angela. Dante told him to tell
Angela the truth, but Manny figures his chance with her are over.

Brian showed up at the hospital again and Karen wasn't happy to see
him. He mentioned that they should get better acquainted and wasn't so
keen on the idea at first but quickly changed her mind. Angela arrived
and said she was going to be very late for dinner, so Karen agreed to
go to Sutter's Mill with Brian.

Elijah told Miranda that they need to talk about the truth. He wanted
her to admit to him that she was the one who tried to run over
Caroline. She had borrowed his car the day that it happened. She was
offended and stomped off in anger leaving to wonder if she really
didn't remember doing it.

As Miranda was making dinner, Paul broke the news that he is now
engaged to Barbara. Miranda pretended to be happy for him and he
believed her.

At the Rockland Psych Center, Karen was in a bad mood after finding
about about Angela and Brian's reunion. Cyrus could tell, but she
insisted it was nothing. Ian Levin showed up to start his first day as
the new intern.

Miranda ranted to Elijah about Paul's engagement to Barbara, but
Elijah defended Barbara, which infuriated her even more. He wanted to
talk to her about Caroline Hart, but the doorbell rang and Miranda
went to answer it. It was Dee and Caroline looking for Elijah.

Kyle Carpenter from Channel 6 news reported on the fire that was
happening at Rockland Construction. Caroline looked on as her office
building burned. Kyle made an off the cuff remark that offended her
and she let him know aobut it. When he tried to blow her off, Laurence
stepped in and gave him a hard time.

Barbara met Felicia at the Ramapo Park and gave her the $20,000
blackmail money. She told Felicia this was the end, but Felicia knew
she wasn't going to let it die. Angela and Brian made love for the
first time and realized that they belonged together. Karen called and
was upset to find out they were together. Dee Levin's nephew, Ian,
came to see her for the first time in three years, but she was too
busy to talk to him. He told her he didn't feel like a Levin anyway.
Caroline interrupted them and Dee gave her the news that they think
they've found the car that tried to run over her.

Barbara met Felicia at the Ramapo Park and gave her the $20,000
blackmail money. She told Felicia this was the end, but Felicia knew
she wasn't going to let it die. Angela and Brian made love for the
first time and realized that they belonged together. Karen called and
was upset to find out they were together.

Dee Levin's nephew, Ian, came to see her for the first time in three
years, but she was too busy to talk to him. He told her he didn't feel
like a Levin anyway. Caroline interrupted them and Dee gave her the
news that they think they've found the car that tried to run over her.

Paul was shocked to learn Dante's new girlfriend was Barbara's barely
mentioned niece. Barbara chalked it up to a big coincidence and
pretended she hadn't asked Arden and Dante to keep quiet. Barbara and
Paul told them about their engagement.

Outside Rockland Construction, Caroline and Laurence discussed the
office addition and ongoing construction. She praised him for his
leadership on the project. Manny showed up and Caroline realized the
two of them knew each other. They heard some type of explosion but
didn't know what it was.

Paul arrived home from a long day at work and was happily greeted by
Miranda. Barbara noticed Miranda's attention to Paul but Paul didn't
think much of it. Paul told Barbara that he had planned on taking her
away for a romantic weekend but plans fell through she he proposed to
her right then and there. She was stunned to have such a good turn of
events after so many bad and quickly said yes.

Brian showed up at the Rockland Psych Center to see Angela, much to
Karen's surprise. She told him it wasn't a good idea, but Angela saw
him and invited him into her office.


Cyrus stopped by Sutter's Mill and finally told Damien that he really
likes him.

Cyrus confessed his feelings to Damien who was stunned at first.
Damien made it clear he didn't share his feelings so a humiliated
Cyrus quickly ran off.

Dante showed Arden around the main house at the Ramos estate thinking
Paul and Barbara were out of town. When Paul and Barbara came
downstairs, everyone was surprised, and Paul was unaware that Arden
and Barbara are related.


Brian and Angela couldn't figure out why she never got his message,
but they decided to give their relationship another try.

Barbara was not happy to see Eve when Miranda brought her into the
Ramos estate house. Eve tried to act like they were old pals but
things quickly deteriorated and Barbara asked Miranda to show her out.
Eve told her she was staying in New York and she would pay her back
for turning her kids against her.

Dante went to Sutter's Mill to see how Arden's first day was going.
Elijah showed up and told Dante that Arden was hot which Dante didn't
appreciate.


Angela arrived home from her movie date with Karen, and against
Karen's wishes, broke down and called Brian. She got his voice mail
and left a message letting him know she thinks he never called.

Dante and Arden brought Brian by the Ramos guest house so he could see
where Arden was going to be living. Arden got a job at Sutter's Mill
and stay at the Ramos estate until she can afford her own place. Brian
wasn't so sure this was a good idea and worried Arden would get caught
in the middle of whatever scheme Barbara was involved in. Brian lost
hope about Angela since she hadn't returned his call (unaware that she
never received his message thanks to Karen).

Angela wondered if she should call Brian but Karen told her no way.
Brian didn't deserve her. Angela told Karen she was always there for
her and Karen talked her into seeing a movie tonight.


Manny stopped by Caroline's office and Caroline misunderstood him and
thought he was telling her he had feelings for her. She quickly
recovered and blew it off and Manny was none the wiser.


Barbara had a splitting tension headache and Miranda tried to help to
no avail. Barbara told her the only good thing was that things
couldn't get any worse for her. Just then the doorbell rang and it was
Eve Morgan, Barbara's ex-sister-in-law.

Brian calls Angela and leaves a message while Karen is at Angela's
alone.  She deletes the message and reveals she is Angela's secret
admirer.

Paul called Dante over to his office to question him about a huge
charge that showed up on Dante's credit card (where Dante had paid for
Arden's lawyer). Dante told him he had no reason to not trust Arden,
and should be worried about his own girlfriend. Eventually they made a
deal to not interfere with each other relationships. Paul told Dante
that he was going to propose to Barbara and Dante agreed to be the
best man.

At Sutter's Mill, Angela stopped by to see Damien and told him that
she left Brian a voice mail trying to touch base after he walked out
on their lunch. Damien told her that Brian was an upstanding guy
according to Arden. Caroline showed up happy that she was meeting
Manny for lunch, which seemed to bother Angela somewhat, even though
she told Caroline it didn't bother her at all.