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Archives See also: Brock Reynolds Mac Browning Katherine Chancellor Sterling August 1999 8/12/99 A Lucky
Break? Clueless In Genoa City? In daze gone by, Clueless went looking for Luan Violein's son Kimo. Luan was the old war-time love Jack Abbott fell in love with, had a baby with, claimed he would never love another woman and then married Nikki Newman! Again, Clueless failed miserably. It took the crusader Bug about four days to find Kimo in the jungles of Vietnam which Kimo's own mother had searched four years without success. Clueless went in search of Nathan Hastings when Hastings disappeared with little Nate but again was unable to bring him home. To be fair to Clueless, years and years ago, he did find Victor Newman's mother, with lots of help from Nikki Newman. However, he is one detective people would not hire to find the public library! The Clueless Detective Agency and Alarm Company appears to be thriving but how can it when Clueless is rarely on a job? Still, faithful secretary Lynn "Yes-Boss" Bassett works days and nights billing people. Now, Clueless and Katherine Sterling are going to India to find Brock Reynolds. Of course, they know the company for whom Brock is working so that should narrow it down. Will Brock leave his work to return to Genoa City? Will Katherine tell him about daughter Mackenzie? How many more kids does Brock have scattered around the world in all those third world countries? And lastly, how will Jill Abbott react to Brock's return? He was her friend, her only friend, back in the days at the Chancellor Estate when Jill acted as a companion to Katherine. Could they rekindle something? September 1999 Plane
Lands Safely! Clueless
Leaves India! Workers
Trapped! India
Search Cut Short! October 1999 Mine Eyes Have
Seen The Glory!
Who You
Gonna Call? Clueless looked around as Brock asked the questions. Should they alert Mackenzie's mother Amanda in St. Louis? Heavens no! Amanda's drunk husband would have a fit. He's the reason Mackenzie ran away in the first place! Forget about tracking down all the clues. Clueless got on the phone to his operative combing the streets of Genoa City. Check the bus terminals, airports, crack houses, hospitals, anywhere teenagers hangout and call back when you learn something. And oh yeah, don't go near Newman Rocks where anybody who is anybody can usually be found. As this incredible story unfolded, Clueless instructed young Abbott and pal Raul to go back to the school where they were to obtain Mackenzie's backpack. Look around boys, she must have left it out in plain sight. In the time it took Clueless and Katherine to search Mackenzie's room, the boys had returned from school with backpack in hand! Clueless sorted through it. What's this? A bus pass? Say, "isn't this how Mac gets around" Clueless asked. "either she left in a hurry or she didn't think she would need it" he concluded. November 1999 Is
Mackenzie Reynolds A Fraud? Knowing the birth date was of no help to Brock. However, the date did seem close to the time Mackenzie's mother Amanda left India -- so -- the child must be his daughter! "Is that enough proof for you Jill?" Jill scoffed at the weak evidence by suggesting Amanda may have started a scam after learning Brock's mother is dripping with money. Brock and Katherine didn't buy into that theory and alone together later, blamed Jill's crazy thoughts on her problems with Billy Abbott. Still, there has to be a reason Jill has been professing Mackenzie Reynolds is a fake! Hundreds Without Dinner, Homeless In Genoa City! The Genoa City News found some alarming statistics. One in ten households have trouble meeting basic food needs. One in five standing in soup lines is a child. 34% are 17 years of age or younger. 16% are 65 or older. 73% are African-American, 19% Caucasian. 3% Latin. 39% have completed high school, 4% have completed college. 40% are single parent households. Nationwide, 36 million Americans face hunger each year. In a country said to be the richest in the world, it's amazing people are homeless and hungry. The USA can spend billions to fight a war in Bosnia, Bill and Hillary can buy a fancy house in New York but 36 million are facing hunger? What's wrong with this picture? Bird Lady Flies The Coop! January 2000 Get A Grip February 2000 FORMER STRIPPER OFFERED JOB! "I shouldn't have to tell you Mr. Kellogg. This is Genoa City. You don't need a college education or experience to obtain work here. It's not what you know - it's who you know" Sterling told this reporter when asked how she could consider Newman for employment when the only experience the woman has is what she learned years ago while working as stripper Nicole Reed at the Bayou T&A Club. "Nikki has a good eye. The executive offices at Chancellor Industries need a face lift and I think Nikki would be able to add that special touch to them. Besides, with all the personal problems going on in her life Nikki is becoming a prisoner in her own home. She needs something to do besides feeling sorry for herself" Sterling added. May 2000 Newman Seeks Special Favor Sterling Says No, Abbott
Blasts Newman!
Revolving Graveyard Headstones! Fought over for years by Jill Abbott and Katherine Chancellor, Phillip died when the car he was riding in went off a cliff. Katherine was behind the wheel and miraculously survived the crash. June 2000 Estate
Residents Chicken Out! As Valentine delivered another dinner sure to remove toxins from their bodies she smelled something but was easily distracted when Sterling told her, "It's just your imagination." Satisfied, Valentine retired for the evening giving Reynolds the opportunity to open a closet where two buckets of fried chicken were being stashed. "Bless you my son. This is sheer heaven", Sterling said in praise. Can Plain Jane Win Popularity Contest? The choices narrowed down, Sterling realized it's too late to have a dressmaker copy the designs they've picked out but all hope is not lost. Sterling plans to contact Fenmore Department Store owner, Lauren Fenmore, to ask if Fenmore can find the dresses in Los Angeles and fly them in for Browning to try out. Genoa City is a world business hub but when it comes to fashion, the city sucks. Learning of her granny's strategy , Browning asked, "Do you really know Lauren Fenmore?" When Raul, Browning's transparent boyfriend and school mate with no last name arrived, he checked out the dress designs and remarked that Browning, dressed to the nines, would have no trouble giving rival Brittany Hodges severe competition in the race for prom queen. Sterling's ears perked up when she heard there will be a beauty contest and wondered if her granddaughter would be in the running. Shrugging her shoulders, Browning said no. She's just a plain Jane and wouldn't stand a chance of winning. As the teens departed for school, the wheels in Sterling's head were spinning. July 2000 ESTATE MATRIARCH GETS DOWN & DIRTY! "I don’t want that witch hassling my granddaughter and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure she leaves Mackenzie alone," Sterling told the Genoa City News. According to Sterling, whatever includes the starting of a rumor that Billy Abbott is not Mrs. Abbott's biological son. "Let's just say I’ve heard a rumor. Billy is the after thought of a tryst Jill had with the mailman," Sterling said. "To say I had a fling with the mailman is absurd. Have you ever seen a mailman in Genoa City? The old hag knows it's not true. How does she think John [Abbott] would react if he heard her vicious threat? She's an evil, wicked woman." Abbott said of Sterling. Many threats have been made in Genoa City over the years but none have come close to being as cruel as the one made by Sterling. In a related development, Jill Abbott has discovered the St. Louis private detective she hired to dig up dirt on Mackenzie Browning recently sent a letter requesting permission to obtain Browning's birth certificate. "Letter? What letter? I didn’t see any letter," a bewildered Abbott said. August 2000 WHAT'S WRONG WITH
THESE PEOPLE? Sterling stated she hopes Abbott hasn't found a way to find Amanda Browning, the mother of her granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning, because doing so might cause young Browning to run away again. Reynolds has recalled providing Abbott with the information she would need to find Mrs. Browning and has vowed to do everything in his power to keep Abbott from pushing his daughter back out on the streets. While Reynolds concern for his daughter is commendable there is a bigger question. What is wrong with these people? If Reynolds and Sterling suspect their underage teenager is plotting to run again, why don't they simply take the little snot aside, tell her they know she's thinking of running and tell young Browning if she does run they'll find her. And when they do, she'll be sent to a facility for incorrigible delinquents? Some of the parents in Genoa City need to stop letting their juveniles call the shots. DON'T WORRY! CLUELESS IS ON THE CASE! Sterling and Reynolds have complained to the ace detective that co-queen of the Chancellor Estate, Jill Abbott, is in St. Louis, MO., where they suspect Abbott will attempt to "do bad things" where teenager Mackenzie Browning is concerned. Browning, the biological daughter of Reynolds and Sterling's granddaughter, is thought to fear having her mother, Amanda Browning, learn of her whereabouts since running away years ago. Browning is thought to have gone on the run because of an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and worries her mother may see a brief video clip of her on the Glow by Jabot website. While the site is geared toward teenagers and is unlikely to be viewed by adults, Browning continues to fret. Always eager to take cases which have become few and far between, Williams has placed Amanda Browning under surveillance. In a related development, Jill Abbott has changed her mind about confronting Mrs. Browning face to face. Instead, Abbott plans to have at least one anonymous telephone call placed to the woman to let her know where her daughter can be found. Locating Amanda Browning's telephone number was not a problem for Abbott's St. Louis private detective who now keeps the number in a rolodex. Custody Battle? "Her father and I will go to court with the best legal counsel available to get custody of Mac if it comes to that. A judge will listen to what Mac wants," Sterling said. "It's not that simple. If the mother has legal custody and can show she's been searching for the kid, Mrs. Sterling's custody case would be thrown out of court," attorney Michael Baldwin told the Genoa City News. Sterling's plan unfolded Wednesday after Browning told her grandmother that she and Billy Abbott have been involved since the Walnut Grove Academy prom. Browning also expressed fear that Jill Abbott might inform her mother, Amanda Browning, of her whereabouts after running away over a year ago for reasons which remain unclear. September 2000 Computer Woes! "The darn thing won’t work. The salesman said it would be easy as pie - that a monkey could do it blindfolded - but it wasn't," Sterling grumbled pointing her finger at Valentine for not finding out how it works. "I told the lady all she had to do was open the box, pull out the instruction chart, follow the directions and she would have the computer up and running in about ten minutes. Next thing I know - the woman - does she always wear that kinky maids uniform - was back here complaining she couldn't get on the Internet," local Radio Shack manager, Richard Geekman, told the Genoa City News adding he can't help if customers are computer illiterate. Impudent Pig! Sterling had hoped to find out if in fact Browning had actually seen teens Billy Abbott and Brittany Hodges having sex when her conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Mrs. Abbott. Abbott easily eyeballed Browning in the shadows and asked why she was hiding. "I heard about last night. Now maybe things can get back to normal," Abbott said in reference to the end of the Glow by Jabot website event. "Are you implying something about my granddaughter, you impudent pig," Sterling squawked apparently upset that Abbott might know more about what Browning saw then she did. Sterling's infatuation with whether Browning has ever seen two people having sex seems a bit odd. Other than telling Browning, "You know, it’s too bad during these volatile years the only person you have to talk to is that old bag of bones," Abbott had no further comment. Teenager May Run! The news came as no surprise to Sterling. After surmising Browning must have figured out that heartthrob Billy Abbott and teenager Brittany Hodges had sex, Sterling said she would handle the situation and instructed Webster not to say anything to Abbott. October 2000 Jill Abbott Attacked! Witnesses at the scene told the Genoa City News Abbott was attacked with a crystal candy bowl when Abbott pushed her way past Sterling during a heated dialog surrounding Sterling's granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning and Abbott's son, Billy Abbott. While knocked unconscious, Abbott was expected to survive her injury. It was unclear if criminal charges would be forthcoming. Attack Victim Okay! "That stupid old cow tried to kill me," Abbott stated but apparently will not file criminal charges against her attacker, Katherine Sterling. December 2000 Maid Wins Contest! As it happened, Valentine was on-line viewing the Jabot Cosmetics web site thanks to a direct DSL connection. "They have nice gifts on sale," Valentine said of the web site acknowledging that, unlike her employer who prefers to 'see' what she's buying, she frequently purchases products over the Internet "Nobody has told me I've won anything. Mrs. C sent me out on an errand so I don't know about this. What did I win?" Valentine asked. Valentine won the opportunity to 'chat' with Billy Abbott. One of the Glow by Jabot kids, Abbott was able to discern that "CleanQueen' was logged in, sent an instant message that she was a winner and then sat back and waited for a response. Mackenzie Browning, Sterling's granddaughter, was near the computer when it beeped and with the click of a mouse Browning made the connection. "Hey CleanQueen. I’m Billy. Tell me why you want to be at the New Year’s Eve party with me," a message read. At press time it was unclear if Browning will tell Abbott who she really is or if she will tell Valentine the truth. BIG TREE BATTLE Anti-climatic, the squabble was brief with both parties apparently agreeing to set up their respective trees at opposite ends of the main living room. "It’s time she learned to compromise," Abbott said of Sterling as she announced at the same time of her intention to invite a few close friends to the estate for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, Christine 'The Bug' took a pass and Nina Webster said she, her son and author Tomas del Cerro are planning a trip to New Mexico. January 2001 Big Birthday Celebration Planned! Practicing her newly learned computer skills, Sterling confided during an email interview with the Genoa City News this weekend she is not looking forward to the party. "I'm dreading it. That precious girl won't be sweet sixteen anymore. It's gonna be the big one seven ... a significant turning point in her life." Asked why the party is being held in February when Browning's birthday is December 30, Sterling typed, "December? Isn't this November? Hell, what difference does it make? Didn't we do the same thing last year because Brock didn't know his own daughter's birthday?" Asked what special gifts she's picked out for her granddaughter this year Sterling said she hasn't had time to go shopping. "Each time I go into town I always bump into my old pal Nikki Newman and once she gets started on updating me about Victor I get distracted and forget why I went into town in the first place or I run out of energy and have to get back home. I'm not a spring chicken you know. But to answer your question, I think this year I'm going to let Mac call in sick on a school day. Bet she'd love having a day off. That girl is so studious you know." And what about guests at the party? "Well, Mac's classmates will be here I suppose. Hopefully Brock will be able to tear himself away from repairing broken stuff at the shelter long enough to stick his head in the door to say happy birthday and I'm thinking about calling Hillary Clinton to see if I can borrow some of that flatware she and Bill snagged on her way out of the White House." Sterling concluded the interview by adding her personal slave, Ether Valentine, will be up all night before the big day baking cakes and making homemade ice cream. February 2001 02.19.01 Caviar and nonalcoholic champagne may be fine for fancy folks but Mrs. Katherine Chancellor Sterling only wants the best for Mackenzie Browning, her recently discovered granddaughter. "Oh, I wouldn't call it extravagance. It's just a little something special I'm throwing together for my granddaughter's seventeen birthday," Mrs. Sterling said. As of Monday, Sterling was having trouble picking one of three party package deals including a dance party aboard a chartered jet! Other ideas consisted of a luxury bus tour ending at the Hancock building in Chicago for dinner on the 95th floor. Browning's birthday was months ago and no date has been set for the planned belated party. May 2001 Back
To The Grave! June 2001 Legal Guardian? Upset that her step-father was making sexual advances, Browning ran away from home in 1999 and remarkably hooked up with Sterling at a Genoa City homeless shelter. Sterling turned up at the shelter after a brief disappearance brought on by a judge's ruling that Jill Abbott was entitled, and thus awarded, joint custody of the Chancellor mansion. Sterling's lawyer, all-purpose attorney John Silva, has stated the process is simple. All Sterling must do is contact Browning's mother, Amanda Browning. If contact cannot be made the court will grant the petition outright. Under Wisconsin law however, the prospective guardian has the burden of proving, "by clear and convincing’" evidence, that Mackenzie Browning's relationship with her mother is detrimental. The court may also wonder why there is a need for guardianship at all. Browning already enjoys a relationship with her father that appears to be strong, positive, and healthy, with powerful psychological bonding. Dad
To Condone Guardianship? Reunited last year with the daughter he never knew existed, Reynolds was overjoyed when Mackenzie Browning came into his life. "I have my daughter. Life is worth living again," he said at the time. Reynolds apparently has no knowledge of his mother's plan to become Browning's legal guardian. A normal man in a similar situation would undoubtedly have strong objections at any attempt to usurp his parental rights. Rarely seen, Reynolds has yet to lodge an objection. July 2001 How
Can It Be? A
private detective hired last year by Jabot co-owner Jill Abbott had no trouble locating
Amanda Browning but Genoa City's all-purpose attorney, John Silva, claims he searched for
the woman but was unable to find her and reported as much to Chancellor mausoleum queen
Katherine Sterling. Sterling may not have found Silva's report odd because she's anxious to get legal guardianship of her granddaughter without the approval of her son and young Browning's biological father, Brock Reynolds. Reynolds lives under the same roof with his daughter and mother but has no knowledge of what Sterling is doing. Why
Silva would tell Sterling it is very unlikely Mrs. Browning would ever see the notice
buried in the back of a St. Louis newspaper is another folly. A similar notice published
in a Detroit paper about songbird Callie Rogers was quickly spotted years ago by hit man
Trey Stark's dull-witted goon. The unwanted missing person Two years ago, Katherine Sterling was so desperate to find her son she hired a private detective and flew to India to find Reynolds. Placing his missionary work on hold, Reynolds returned to Genoa City to find his long lost daughter, Mackenzie Browning, living at the Chancellor mausoleum. Father and daughter couldn't wait to bond and Reynolds even volunteered his handyman services at the local homeless shelter in exchange for the good care it gave his daughter during her stay there. Just when the future looked so bright Reynolds went missing one day. When he didn't return, some thought he might be searching for a pair of jeans that wouldn't squeeze his butt into quarters. As the days passed and Reynolds hadn't returned not a single person mentioned the disappearance. Live-in maid Ether Valentine and mausoleum co-owner Jill Abbott haven't noticed and most incredibly, Mrs. Sterling to this day hasn't said anything about her son's disappearance and neither has the man's own daughter! Even the homeless shelter hasn't called to ask who's gonna fix the broken water pipes. September 2001 Missionary
man snubs home town! As usual, the general conclusion must be drawn that there are either some very sick people in Genoa City, they are very dumb, or both. Godmother
joy! At first, Mrs. Sterling is expected to get down on her knees in thanks for the honor. Oh, the joy, the exultation! Glory be to the highest. When the excitement wears off, Sterling, like other godparents in this misguided city, will totally forget they are godparents or what such a title means, if anything. October 2001 It's a
first! For years, Ether Valentine has been treated by Sterling as nothing more than a slave. Always made to work on holidays, including Christmas, Valentine has been relegated to the aging mausoleum kitchen and only occasionally is she allowed to dust the family crystal. Actually removing her maid's uniform and going out to lunch with the boss was unheard of - until now. November 2001 Brock Reynolds
around? Such blathering by ignorant Genoa City teens is nothing new and usually indicative that a mother and daughter reunion is an inevitability. Hold up at Our Mother of the Worthless Miracle homeless shelter, Amanda Browning has been urged by shelter management to stop lurking in the shadows, present herself to the Abbott family with word of what she did to prevent Colleen Carlton from running away and be rewarded with either money, a fancy job at Jabot Cosmetics or both. Meantime, Mackenzie Browning has informed legal guardian, Katherine Sterling, that the absence of a relationship with her mother is not a big deal. Browning said she's pleased that Sterling, Billy Abbott and her biological father, Brock Reynolds, are around for her. The remark took some by surprise because Reynolds hasn't been around for months. Does Browning have the ability to summon Reynolds on a whim? Is Brock Reynolds waiting inside the walls of the Chancellor mausoleum strumming his guitar and humming a tune? Whenever you call me I'll be there. Whenever you want me I'll be there. Whenever you need me I'll be there. I'll be around. |
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