world, Keyser Soze. A couple years later, McQuarrie found himself holding an Oscar. This dream ended up in a nightmare, however, as McQaurrie stumbled into a decade long stint of development hell, writing numerous projects that never made it to the big screen (or did with other writers) and watched as his stock plummeted with each failure. It got so bad he considered leaving the film industry. It wasn’t until 2007, when Tom Cruise rescued him to write his film, Valkyrie, that McQuarrie’s career was reborn. He recently wrote and directed the modest hit, “Jack Reacher,” for Cruise again, and has since written a draft or two of the always-scary-to-imagine Top Gun 2. In probably one of the most fascinating things I’ve ever heard about a successful film,Victoria and Abby run into each other at the office and have a chilly exchange. Dad is back in town.

At the penthouse, Nick tells his mother who is behind the proposed housing development on the site of Chancellor Park: Victor. Shes furious but not surprised. Nick intends to fight and so does Nikki. Victor wont be too happy to find the two family outcasts are his chief opponents. Chelsea listens quietly.

At the Abbotts: Hilary brings Jack a few story ideas for the Hilary Hour. He isnt shy about voicing his opinions and making demands. Hilary politely points out that hes micromanaging. Shes not the first one to accuse him of that. Ashley did, and it turned ugly.

At Crimson Lights, Scott picks up a box of baked goods---a peace