SCREENPLAY/NOVELIZATION/PLOT DIFFERENCES.

The Sixth Season SCREENPLAY plays out the NOVELS, Fifth Season.
In both SCREENPLAY and NOVEL, there are 19 episodes.

SCREENPLAY- The characters Carla and Jack briefly appear in the Sixth season. 

NOVEL - Neither Carla or Jack appeared in the Fifth Season. 

CAST/CHARACTER DIFFERENCES.

SCREENPLAY - Patrick Bergin portrays Clive Henderson and Winona Ryder plays Belinda Carroll in the episode,' Vendetta For The Wrong Affair.' 
NATALIE PORTMAN plays Linda Perry.

NOVEL - Kevin Costner plays Clive Henderson and Jennifer Love Hewitt portrays Belinda Carroll in the episode,' Vendetta For The Wrong Affair. 
CASSIDY FREEMAN  portrays Linda Perry.

SCREENPLAY - Kevin Costner played Jonathan Wilson in the first Season. He also appears in the Sixth Season fantasy episode, 'It's A Wonderful Life.' 

SCREENPLAY SPOILER - Jennifer Love Hewitt will play Emma Cole/Wilson, briefly Sixth Season. Made a full Cast/Character from Season 7 - Season 9.  Jennifer Love Hewitt replaces Kristin Kreuk from the NOVEL. 

SCREENPLAY - Kevin Costner and Diane Lane appear as Jonathan and Mary Wilson in the fantasy episode,' It's A Wonderful Life.' 

NOVEL - Jonathan and Mary Wilson are played by Dick Van Dyke and Diane Keaton in the 'It's A Wonderful Life,' episode. 

NY NY
(New York New York)
SIXTH SEASON
1999-2000
CAST/CHARACTERS
SCREENPLAY

HARRISON FORD as Harry Wilson
CARRIE FISHER as Tina M Wilson
CLINT EASTWOOD as Jeff Wilson
MARK HAMILL as Greg Mcquire
NANCY ALLEN as Helen W Mcquire
SEAN CONNERY as William (Billy) Mcquire
JOAN COLLINS as Audrey Mcquire
BARBRA STREISAND as Lola S Parent 
MICHAEL J FOX as Christopher M Wilson 
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD as George Parent
JULIA ROBERTS as Lea H Wilson 
RICHARD DREYFUSS as Vincent Simpson
WHOOPI GOLDBERG as Lutessa Golding 
KIEFER SUTHERLAND as Kenneth Depp
KEANU REEVES as Connor Murray
THOMAS F WILSON as Clifford Stone
CLAUDIA WELLS as Molly Milton 
NATALIE J ROBB as Florence Mcquire
PATRICK BERGIN as Clive Henderson 
WINONA RYDER as Belinda Carroll
NATALIE PORTMAN as Linda Perry 
ASHLEY JUDD as Betsy Palmer 

TOMMY LEE JONES as Otto Cole

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT as Emma Cole
JENNIFER CONNELLY as Carla Morrison
AND 
HENRY THOMAS as Jack M Wilson 

CAST/CHARACTER APPEARANCES 
FROM THE EPISODE
'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.' 

ROGER MOORE as Clarence the Angel. 

KEVIN COSTNER as Jonathan Wilson
DIANE LANE as Mary Wilson 
AL PACINO as Romano Crocetti 
JACK NICHOLSON as Albert Kray 
CHER as Marilyn Morrison
RYAN O' NEAL as Paul Harland 
KATHY BATES as Rose Sheldon
ROBERT REDFORD as Norman Labelle
TIM ROBBINS as Craig Labelle
PIERCE BROSNAN as Jerry Evans
CATHERINE ZETA JONES as Gwen Bale
JOHNNY DEPP as Jason Morrison 
BILLY CONNOLLY as Peter Mcquire

2: Maternal Reminder.

SIX WEEKS LATER
APPEARS ON THE SCREEN

MANHATTAN
NEW YORK CITY

INT. GREG & HELEN MCQUIRE APARTMENT. 
Morning. 

INT. HELEN MCQUIRE - BEDROOM
Sat in her dressing gown, staring somberly at her reflection in the mirror, in front of her dressing table. Reminding herself the secret she conceals. She faked a surrogacy and handed over her's and Greg's son Frank, over to Harry and Tina, thinking they are Franks real parents. The fact, she underhanded them, particuarly Greg, is starting to make her feel guilty. Helen though she was doing it out of the kindness of her heart. However, it's a cruel manoeuvre, that could destroy her relationship, with all involved. Deep down, she is grief stricken and wants to be mother to her biological child. But, Frank, is the best thing for Harry and Tina to look forward to, following Jack's bizarre kidnap and whom is still missing. Helen closes her eyes, attempting to shadow the pain. 

CUT TO 

INT. WILSON'S APARTMENT. 
Home to Harry and Tina. 

INT. TINA WILSON. 
Playfully mothering, Six week year old, Frank Mcquire -Not Wilson. She holds him up, smiling in joyous mood. 

TINA
Who is Mommy's little boy?  Who's Mommy's best boy?

Little Frank in a blue pyjamas suit, gurgles and responds with a tiny smile of feeling comforted by the bond. 

CUT TO 

INT. HELEN MCQUIRE
The Thirty Three Year Old is in a trance. In her own World. Continuing to imagine of what could have been. Initially, Helen never thought of being a mother or even wanted to be a mother. But, her emotional error, could cost her and Greg, their son. How is Helen going to pretend to be Frank's Aunt for the forthcoming future? 

CUT TO 

INT. HARRY WILSON
Tina's Thirty Eight Year Old Husband and besotted Uncle, who thinks he's Frank's real father, sits down beside his infatuated wife. 

INT. TINA WILSON
Cannot stop doting the Baby. 

Harry puts his arm around his spouse and pulls her close. It's a dream come true. 

TINA
He's perfect. 

Harry playfully tugs on Franks foot, feeling proud. He nods in approval. 

HARRY
Yes, he is. 

Tina holds Frank up, still trying to come to terms, with the fact, she thinks she is Franks biological mother, when really, he's her nephew. 

TINA
And he's ours. 

CUT TO 

INT. HELEN. 
Imagines Harry and Tina doting and showing Maternal and Paternal love to her off spring. It's almost unbearable to think, what it could do to Greg. With this guilt and more, she actually regrets pulling this awful stunt and wants Frank at home, with her and Greg. Too late now. 

HARRY AND TINA'S VOICES ARE VOICED BEHIND THE SCENE, AS A REMINDER TO WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN. 

HARRY
We should do something for Helen.
(O.S)

TINA
You mean like a Party?
(O.S.)

HARRY
Why not? As a celebration - a thank you. 
(O.S.)

TINA
That's a great idea. 
(O.S.)

Helen tries to get a hold of herself, as the emotional detachment from Frank becomes unbearable. 

HARRY AND TINA'S CONVERSATION CONTINUES OFF-SCREEN

HARRY
Do you think they'll have kids of their own? 
(O.S.)

TINA
I don't know. I always got the impression, Helen was never keen on having kids of her own.
(O.S.)

HARRY
Greg told me, he'd love to be a father. Said 'It would be the perfect step in his and Helen's marriage.'
(O.S.)

TINA
Maybe it would. But, you know what's funny, she's not once held Frank in her arms yet. Do you think she's worried she'll grow too attached to him, thinking of him as her own?
(O.S.)

HARRY
She'll come round.
(O.S)

TINA
I miss Jack.
(O.S - Somber.)

HARRY
So do I. But, once he's home, we'll be a family. You, me, Frank and Jack. 
(O.S.)

CLOSE UP OF HELEN'S REFLECTION IN MIRROR, WHOM JUST STARES INTO SPACE. SUDDENLY, HELEN JOLTS AS SHE IS BROUGHT OUT OF HER DAY DREAM. 

INT. GREG MCQUIRE
The Thirty Eight Year Old, appears behind his unsettled wife and grips her shoulder blades. He is dressed in smart suit and tie. 

Helen instinctively jolts and lets out a brief yelp, from Greg's abrupt jump scare. It not only catches her off guard, but him too. Greg holds his hands up, as he wonders why Helen is in a World of her own. He's sits on the bed, beside her a little concerned. 

GREG
Hey, it's just me. 

Helen getting a hold of herself, feigns her feelings and picks up a har brush. 

HELEN
You just made me jump, that's all. 

Greg notices Helen does not seem herself. 

GREG
You alright?

Helen starts brushing her hair forcefully and quickly. She forces a fake smile, in attempt to hide her anxiety. 

HELEN
Yeah. Living La Vida Loca. 

Greg chuckles. 

GREG
Living La Vida Loca. You're not crazy are you?

HELEN
Aren't we all?

Greg shrugs and somewhat reluctantly agrees to his Wifes claims. 

GREG
I suppose so.

Momentary silence between the two. Helen does not want Greg to keep getting suspicious of her why, she is acting out of character. Helen changes the subject. 

HELEN
You best get going. It's not every day, you get a second chance of working alongside your father again. 

GREG
It's him that I should start trusting, not him trusting me. 

HELEN
Just go easy on him. He still blames himself for what happened to Jack. 

GREG
You working today?

Helen puts her earrings on, whilst glancing back and forth to the mirror and Greg. 

HELEN
Yeah, I start in an hour.

Greg leans forward and meaningfully brushes his wifes arm and tries to be encouraging. 

GREG
When you finish, go straight over to Harry and Tina's. And wait there until I finish. 

Helen frowns nervously and with curiosity. 

GREG
I know, you're scared. You carried Frank for nearly Nine Months and acted as a surrogate for my sister. You're scared that if you bond with him, you'll start to see him as your own. 

Helen laughs Greg's claims off. 

HELEN
Don't be stupid. 

GREG
That's the feeling we're all getting here. It's concerning Tina a bit. She loves you like her sister and it's been six weeks since he was born and you've barely seen her three times in that period. Your excuse has been, 'I'm too busy with work.' 

Helen nervously thinks for a moment. She may have to compromise in order to continue the deception. She takes a deep sigh. 

HELEN
You're right. It hasn't been easy. Frank has made me realize, I do want to be a mother. It's a scary thought, that I've carried a child and given birth and he's not even mine. 

Greg smiles tenderly and nods in agreement. He thinks his wife is finally opening up to her true feelings. 

GREG
A part of me feels exactly the same - paternally that is. But, don't be a stranger. Go see Frank. And who knows, in time, we'll have a cousin for both Jack and Frank. 

Helen holds her emotions in check. 

HELEN
Your right. I'll  see him. 

Greg happily winks. 

GREG
Good girl. I'll see you at Tina and Harry's later. 

Greg kisses Helen on the lips and gets to his feet and walks to the bedroom door. Helen spins around abruptly and calls out to her husband. 

HELEN
Greg?

Greg acknowledges Helen. 

GREG
Yeah?

A guilty Helen stares momentarily at her husband. 

HELEN
I love you. 

GREG
I love you too. I'll see you later. 

Greg heads out of the bedroom door and closes it behind him. Helen then bursts into tears and cries silently, so he doesn't hear her. The guilt is intensifying, as she has now promised to go see Frank, whom she does actually want to see. However, visiting him as his Aunt and not as his Mother, will be all too much to bare.