Inside Montecito California

Capwell Zone – The best episode of all. part 4

Santa Barbara's trip to "The Capwell Zone" By Susan Morse, Soap Opera Digest, 1989 Over the past five years, Santa Barbara has earned the reputation for doing things a little bit differently - which was apparent the day an entire episode was devoted to Greg Hughes's visit to "The Capwell Zone". Years ago, CC Capwell had a one-night stand with Megan Richardson. Nine months later, she gave birth to a boy and named him Greg. She proceeded to raise him alone, telling him that his father had been killed in the war. Over the years, Megan became a successful writer. When she turned up in Santa Barbara, it was to pen a novel about the town's most powerful tycoon - CC Capwell. Certain that he wouldn't remember their past alliance, Megan took this opportunity to get to know the man who fathered her son. She didn't think she'd fall in love with CC but she did. This time, however, CC returned her feelings. When Greg showed up for a visit, CC took an instant liking to the boy - especially after learning that he was Greg's father. CC was sure that the rest of his family would welcome Greg with open arms. Instead, Mason, Eden, Kelly and Ted reacted negatively to the news. Feeling like an outcast, Greg sat alone at the beach and contemplated ending it all. He was approached by Mason, who tried explaining the Capwells to him. His emotions getting the better of him, Greg grabbed a surfboard and ran into the ocean. Greg was pulled out of the water; unconscious. In this state, he dreamed ...