Thursday, November 29, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 63: The Family Bond

   It's the next morning in Adam's Landing and Xavier returns home to Hell Hill alone and notices the house is silent.He sits down in front of the TV and watches the news.The newsman reports"Racing Publicist Claudia Stone was found dead last night in a motel room in LaFayette,police reports indicate she committed suicide."Xavier has a evil smile and there's a knock at the door.Xavier gets up to find Frank at the door and Frank tells Xavier"I guess now you know who the shooter was?"Xavier nods and Frank tells him"Michael secretly called me and Ruth and I heard it all.Xavier asks his brother"How are you dealing with this?"Frank shrugs and tells him in a calm manner"She betrayed me and I lost alot because of her.But it's all in the past."Xavier tells Frank"Grandma told me you kicked your addiction.'Frank proudly tells his brother"I hurt like hell but I will make it."Xavier then tells Frank"I have something for you."Xavier walks to the library and comes out with Frank's deeds to FJR and The Farm and tells him"I took control when you were going through your ordeal."Frank is speechless and humbly says"I don't know how to thank you."Xavier tells Frank"Let's grow closer.We lost alot and that can be a way of thanking me."The two of them hug and Xavier asks Frank as he's walking out"Where's Ruth?"Frank tells Xavier"She's out visiting Willie and Sidney.Xavier's glad and Frank leaves and Xavier walks around the house and heads to the library and sits down and is silent.
   At The Evans Family Home,Willie and Sidney Evans are the parents to Dr.Terrance Evans and Aretha Evans.Willie and Ruth have been friends from childhood and the Evans and the Jackson families has connections spanning back many years to when Willie was the housekeeper for Ruth and B.R.and all of them,Ruth,B.R.Willie,and Sidney maintained a close friendship over the years.Ruth knocks on the door and Willie answers telling her best friend"Finally got away for awhile?"Ruth and Willie hugs and Ruth says"Xavier's home and he needs his rest and the only reason he's home is because of your son."Willie says proudly"The lord blessed all of us Ruth.It's all because of faith."Ruth agrees and Willie invites Ruth to breakfast and she accepts and joins Willie,Sidney,and Aretha.Ruth makes a statement"It's great to see that you guys still gets together like this with everyone's hectic schedules and all."Aretha tells them"Terrance had to go into the hospital this morning for a major meeting."Aretha starts to speculate and her mother Willie scolds her telling her"I'll have no gossip in my house."Aretha quiets down and they have breakfast and Sidney suddenly gets up from the table telling Willie"Time to go to work.I got to make a run for B.R."Ruth's taken aback and Aretha grabs her father gently and reminds him"Daddy,You don't run liquor anymore."Sidney snaps out of it for a moment and Ruth looks around and Willie looks at her friend.Aretha gets up and gives Her Mom,Dad,and Ruth a hug and Ruth tells Aretha"I am glad you and Ava has re-connected.It's good that she has friends.Aretha smiles and heads to work."Sidney is silent and doesn't acknowledge Ruth and Ruth walks over and asks Sidney"What's bothering you Sidney?"Willie's silent and taps on Ruth's shoulder and motions for her to come into the living room."They head inside and Willie starts to cry.Ruth asks Willie"Does Sidney have.."Willie nods her head and cries when telling Ruth"Some days he's himself and he knows me and the children,but he's getting worse."Ruth hugs her and offers her support."Willie turns down the offer telling Ruth"You have enough going on to worry about.I got Terrance and Aretha and the lord."Ruth grabs Willie and in a loving,firm manner tells her"After everything we've been through over the years Willie,I'm here whether you like it or not."Ruth and Willie hugs and Ruth heads back to check on Xavier.Willie goes into the kitchen and says to her husband"Wasn't it nice of Ruth to drop by and visit this morning?"Sidney doesn't answer and Willie holds him in her arms as she cries telling Sidney"The one thing you will always know and remember is that I love you and I'm never leaving your side."
   Desi's at home and Michael returns and Desi welcomes him with a hug and tells him"I'm proud of you Michael.You did the right thing.Michael sighs and tells his mother"I had no idea Claudia would have done that but I owed one to Frank."Desi assures her son"Frank Jackson's a man of honor and he will appreciate all you've done.He and Xavier never had a great relationship because Frank chose his career over Beth and Xavier and Claudia was always a thorn in the side.You may have just brought Frank and Xavier closer together.Michael then asks"How did things go with Rachel?"Desi looks at him in frustration and tells him"I'm not sure she and I will ever be close."Desi changes subjects and asks Michael"Have you decided what you want to do yet with Bree?"Michael tells her"I don't think she will take me back after my affair with Claudia."Desi tells her son"We have to live with our mistakes Mikey.But we can redeem ourselves."Michael gets a phone call from Frank and tells his mother"We're going to see what happens?"Desi hugs her son and tells him"Things will work out."Michael leaves and Desi gets a message from Xavier saying"I'm home.Come see me."Desi gets dressed and heads to Hell Hill.
  Aretha arrives at City Hospital and meets with her brother Terrance.He notices some sadness and Terrance says to his sister trying to lighten the mood"I know how Mama is.She will be here before the end of the day and tear me up over not being at Breakfast this morning."Aretha somberly tells Terrance"Daddy's getting worse.Ruth came by and he didn't even know her.I'm worried about them."Terrance reminds his sister"You know Mama,she won't go for what you're thinking about.We got to let her realize that herself."Aretha tells her brother,holding his arm"She believes he will bounce back and we all know that won't happen."Terrance grabs her and hugs his sister and assures her"We will figure everything out Aretha."Aretha heads to her office and Terrance gets a text and calls Beth telling her"Get to the Hospital ASAP!"
   Back at Hell Hill,Xavier's visiting with Bobby and has been filled in on what's been going on while he's been in the hospital.Xavier tells Bobby"If you and Country needs me today.Let me know."Ruth overhears and walks in and scolds Xavier"You will stay here and rest or else I'll pull out my Texas fly swatter!"Bobby and Xavier laughs and Bobby tells him"Ruth has spoken.I'll keep you posted."Bobby heads out and Ruth asks Xavier"What are you two plotting?"Xavier shrugs his shoulders and tells her"Nothing much,he and Country's going hunting this morning.Ruth looks at Xavier sternly and tells him"I know you too well."Ruth gives Xavier a hug and tells him"I want you to rest and not to worry about the company.Xavier nods and says sarcastically"Yes Grandma."Ruth walks out and heads upstairs and there's a knock at the door.Xavier answers it to find Desi and they embrace in a hug and Desi's on the verge of tears and Xavier laughs"You know better than to think a bullet to the chest would take me out."Desi holds on to him and tells him"I'm just glad you're alive X."

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 62. Confessions

   It's later in the evening,Desi is at home and her mind's heavy with concern over her family.She calls her son Michael again but once again gets no answer.She picks up Rodney's letter and reads it again,also in the envelope is the confirmation of Rodney and Desi's divorce,which also adds suspicion to Desi's mind.She once again thinks of Michael and calls Bree to see if he's back home.Bree tells Desi"He hasn't come back here yet.It's over between me and your son."Desi offers her apologies and sympathizes with Bree,knowing what she's going through by experience with Rodney's infidelity over the course of Desi and Rodney's marriage.Desi tells Bree"I'm here for you Bree.Keep in touch."and hangs up the phone.Meanwhile,Michael's in LaFayette,in a motel room,sitting at a table with Claudia discussing their futures.Claudia looks at Michael and tells him"Michael,I have something to tell you."Michael is surprised and asks Claudia"What is it?"Claudia is silent and Michael's confused as to what Claudia is referring to.
  At City Hospital,Xavier's been moved into a private room and Sully and Jared are there keeping him company.Terrance stops in to tell Xavier"I've gotten your results from the last scan and maybe.."Xavier looks at Terrance and asks"Maybe I'll be able to get the hell out of this bed and return home?"Terrance looks at Xavier and nods"All of them smiles and Terrance tells Xavier"You get some rest tonight and in the morning,you'll be out of here."Terrance leaves and Sully reminds Xavier"You heard the doctors?R.E.S.T!"Xavier sarcastically asks her"What's rest?"Sully tells her father"Bobby,Ava,and Jared have been keeping things going quite nicely at Jackson Inc.You have no worries."Xavier is relieved and Jared leaves to head to The Penthouse.Sully walks him out and Jared gives his wife a kiss and asks her"Does he know about "Class" yet?"Sully assures her husband"He won't have any problems with this."She rushes Jared off and returns to her father's side and Sully tells her father"I want to tell you something?"Xavier asks"What is it Princess?"Sully smiles and says proudly"Aunt Ava and I are going into the fashion business together."Xavier is stunned and is proud of his daughter.He motions her to the bed and gives her a hug and tells her"This is going to be great for you.He then asks"Are you going to be designing clothes or owning a store?"Sully tells him"I'll fill you in as it develops.I've been working on the designs and Ava's handling the rest."Xavier then asks his daughter"What is it going to be called?"Sully answers"Class"Xavier gives her a thumbs up and tells her"That is a great name and your mother would be proud of you."He then tells his daughter"I want to rest up for my return tomorrow.Go home and rest and take care of yourself."Sully gives her father a hug and she heads home.Xavier then looks at Leigh's picture and tells her with pride"That's our daughter."
  Pedro and Beth has dinner at La Trattoria and Beth compliments him once again on what occurred earlier in the day.Beth reaches over and tells Pedro with the look of love showing in her eyes"I got a confession Dr.Del Mar."Pedro flirtingly asks"What do you have to confess to me Dr.Jackson?"Beth smiles and grabs his hand and tells him"I never thought I'd ever find love again,a man that would be there for me and understand me like you do."Pedro smiles and tells Beth"I'm in love with you too Beth.I want to ask you something Beth and if you say no,I'll understand."Beth is suspicious,yet curious and asks Pedro"Ask me Pedro!"Pedro then pulls out a ring and asks Beth"Will you marry me?"Beth starts to cry and is speechless.She looks at the ring and nods her head and tells Pedro"Yes."They then kiss and leaves for Pedro's apartment.Sitting nearby is Eve and she says to herself shaking her head"Someone needs to check those papers."Eve walks out and heads for her room at The Sunset Club.
  Back in LaFayette,Michael asks Claudia,noticing a change in her tone and demeanor"What's going on?"Claudia is still hesitant to say anything and walks over to her suitcase and pulls out a gun.Michael asks"Isn't that Frank's pistol?"Claudia is still silent and begins to come un-nerved.She tells Michael in a cold tone"Champ and I were meant to be together.I loved him and there was always things that kept us apart.Ruth never approved nor did B.R.,Also the fact that Beth was married to Frank and although B.R. and Beth had that one night stand,I never understood why Ruth approved her over me."Michael's standing behind Claudia,listening not saying a word as she continues"Frank always loved Xavier like a son but it was apparent Xavier was his father's son and poor Frank went all those years thinking Xavier Jackson was his but anyone in their right mind would have known differently.I hated Xavier."Michael then reaches in his pocket,and dials Frank's number.Frank's at the farm with Ruth and Ruth picks up the phone and listens in and tells her son in a suspicious manner"Come here,You'll want to hear this."Frank walks over and Ruth puts the phone on speaker.Frank asks his mother"Where is Michael calling from?"Ruth answers"LaFayette."They continue to listen in as Claudia,un-alerted that Michael has called Frank,tells Michael"I had enough of that bastard and once he exposed us,I wanted him dead."Back at The Farm,Frank's notified the LaFayette police and Ruth gives Frank a hug and Frank tells his mother"I did Xavier wrong over the years not being there Mama.I am going to do something right by him and I'm going to see to it Claudia pays for this."Back in LaFayette,Claudia turns around and tells Michael calmly"You have yourself a successful career and make things right with Bree."Michael is in shock and walks out of the room and notice the police has arrived.Inside the room,Claudia takes the pistol,looks in the mirror and says"It's over for me.Thank you Xavier."Outside Michael and the police hears a gunshot and when the police comes into the room,they find Claudia,laying on the floor,with a gunshot in the head,committing suicide.
  

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 61. Games Of The Mind

  At Adam's Landing International,Ava turns around and sees Rodney laying on the ground,face down,with a gunshot to the head.She is furious beyond words and tells the assistant"Winston is behind this.And Northbrook will be "Northbrook Mall"when I'm done with him."The paramedics carry Rodney's body away and Ava heads to a "meeting".Meanwhile at Northbrook,Winston gets the confirmation of Rodney's death from his servant and makes a phone call,telling the paramedics"Take his body to the river."
  Desi arrives in Xavier's room at the ICU at City Hospital and Xavier is awake as Desi knocks quietly,not wanting to disturb him.Xavier sees Desi and says"Are you here to kill me?"in a joking tone.Desi walks over to his beside and tells him"I'd only kill you if I didn't know who you really are."Xavier tells Desi"She reminds me of Jamie."Desi shakes her head and tells him with a tone of regret"I should have been there for her more than worrying about my name and building Lane's.I created the monster and I have to live with it."Xavier agrees and tells her"You need to keep your eyes on her.She has your drive and it's to destroy you."Desi is silent and knows that Xavier's right and Beth walks into the room and tells Desi"I thought I told you to stay the hell away from here."Desi gives Xavier a kiss and tells him"I'll talk to you soon.Get well X."and she walks out and Xavier tells his mother"You need to understand something right now.Desi and I will ALWAYS have something between us no matter what happens.You need to learn to live with that."Beth tells Xavier"You are my son and protecting their children are what mothers do.'Xavier agrees and cuts Beth some slack.Beth then gives Xavier his report from Terrance and he's ready to move to a private room shortly for a few days of observation,before being released.Xavier is glad and quips"I'm ready to go back to work again."Beth looks at him sternly and reminds him"I and my watchful eyes will be watching you son."Xavier is silent with a smile as Beth leaves Xavier to rest.
  At Chantel's,Ava arrives to meet up with Country and informs him of Rodney.Country tells Ava"Your idiot brother and his minion has fallen for the bait."Ava laughs "I needed some good news today."The tone then turns serious and she confides in Country"Junior knows something about the father of my son.Jack deserves to know who is father is."Country is shocked and asks Ava"You don't remember the man who raped you all those years ago?"Ava is serious and tells Country"I blacked-out.I always thought it was Rodney Barr who was the one that raped me."Country tells Ava"Aaron Pittman was the guy that was paid to do that to you Ava.And he's in town again under an alias"Dr.Daniel Kilgore."Ava's silent and has a flashback and asks Country in a hesitant tone"Aaron Pittman?"Country nods his head and tells Ava"Brock Jr and Jamie covered their tracks well but they didn't know that I knew."Ava is angry and controls her tone and tells Country her strategy and tells him"Keep them warm tomorrow until I arrive."Country comments"You feeling ruthless aren't cha Ava?"Ava smiles at Country and tells him"I'll see to it you get a nice reward for helping me."Ava gets up to leaves and looks at Country with stars in her eyes and leaves.Country then heads out and makes a few phone calls.
  Back at City Hospital,Beth's in her office and "Dr.Kilgore" comes into her office and in a cocky tone asks her"You feeling good about tomorrow's meeting?"Beth looks at him puzzled and laughs"You don't know me too well now do you?"Beth then asks Dr.Kilgore to have a seat and she moves the computer screen around and asks him"Are anyone on this board going to go along with someone's who's violating hospital protocol and stealing medicine to sell on the streets?"Dr.Kilgore responds"If there's no proof,then it's all about the reasons this meeting's being called."Beth tells him"The security cameras has all the proof I need to bust you among other things."Dr.Kilgore snarks to Beth"Why don't you check those cameras and see if you're having a memory lapse.Beth turns the screen around and notices the evidence has been erased and she stands up and lets it be known to Dr.Kilgore"I hope you know either way you go about this,you're going to lose.I always have the upper hand...Aaron."Dr.Kilgore leaves her office angry and upset and bumps into Terrance and Pedro in the hall,Terrance asks him"Did Dr.Jackson expose you?Need yourself some kleenex?"He looks at them both and rushes off and Pedro tells Terrance"He knows he's guilty,but my lady will pay for it."Terrance asks"What are you talking about Pedro?"Pedro looks down and then tells Terrance"The head of security was killed in the security room and all the proof is gone."Terrance and Pedro braces for the worst and heads to tell Beth of the developments.They walk into Beth's office and tell her and Beth tells both of them in a serious tone"This isn't about the hospital,Brock Jr's using him and they are all con-artists and Brock Jr is going to do all he can to get control of Jackson Inc.Terrance and Pedro both supports Beth and Pedro suddenly remembers something and tells Beth and Terrance to follow him to the security room.They get there and Pedro pulls up a back-up file to find the evidence remains of Tommy and Dr.Kilgore's transaction as well as Dr.Kilgore killing the Head of Security."Terrance and Beth are pleasantly surprised and shocked and Beth grabs Pedro with loving affection and remarks"How did you know how to do what you just did?"Pedro smiles and tells her"I'm quite savvy with computers and things like this."All are relieved and agree to keep this to themselves.Beth puts the thumb-drive in her pocket and Terrance returns to work and Beth and Pedro heads to check on Xavier.
  Ava returns to her room at The Sunset Club and finds two of her closest friends waiting for her,Aretha Evans,and Eve Santiago.Ava is all smiles and asks Aretha"Are you going to be sure you can keep this out of your paper?"Aretha laughs at Ava and tells her"You know me Ava,I did my part.Eve asks Ava"Where is Sully?"Ava tells them"She's where she needs to be,with her father.I'm keeping her informed.She is extremely talented and Desi Lane's about to get the biggest shock of her life."All laugh and Aretha tells them"Desi's so distracted with her brat and her family drama.We got this girls."Ava pours them all a drink and tells them in a toast "To the store that will give the famous Desi Lane the wake up call she never expected...Class!"All of them raise their glasses and celebrate.
   Desi arrives home and finds a letter from Rodney.She reads the letter and notices something doesn't add up.Her suspicion grows and she makes a phone call to Michael with no response.Aaron arrives at The Inn and confirms to Brock Jr and Tommy"It all worked.One down and one to go."Brock Jr has a evil smile as well as Tommy and Brock Jr tells Aaron"You will be rewarded nicely for this."Meanwhile,at Southpoint Beach,the real Dr.Danel Kilgore,is at a bank and the bank-teller tells him"I notice your accounts are empty and you've written some bad checks."Dr.Kilgore's in shock and is silent and responds"I don't have no idea what you're talking about."The police arrives and Dr.Kilgore's arrested.
 
 

Monday, November 26, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 60. Doubles

   Winston and Rodney are scared after after Ava's surprise and Winston suspiciously asks her"Ava you going crazy again?I think it's time you go to an asylum!"Ava answers her soon to be ex-husband question in a cold snark:"I know you bailed someone who wanted what you wanted and we both know what you want  is your "Legacy".I know you old man!Winston happily replies to Ava"I was saddened to hear of his survival."Ava aims Xavier's gun at Winston and tells him in a stern whisper"I have more on the agenda than my brother.You hurt my boy Jack.And that's a no in my book."Winston tells Ava in a fearful and scared tone tells her"I wanted Xavier dead.After what he did to me."But I didn't set a bounty.And as for my son,he'll learn and maybe I'll forgive him."Winston then tells Ava"The person that likely tried to kill him is my guest Rodney."Ava's quiet and turns around and aims her gun at Rodney and gives him a smile.
   In Adam's Landing at The Inn,Brock Jr and Tommy are taking some shots and Dr.Kilgore comes to join the two of them and Brock Jr yells happily"My best friend.How are things looking for ya?"Dr.Kilgore tells them"Preparing for Dr.Beth Jackson's career to be destroyed.I've got my part done.Brock Jr tells him"Finally something is going right!I'm about to make my Daddy proud."Brock Jr asks about his sister Jamie,who Dr.Kilgore treated as a patient at the Burn Center at South point Beach,Dr.Kilgore exclaims happily"She's coming around.And she supports you."Meanwhile down in Southpoint Beach,Bree walks into an apartment and sees her mother sitting in the living room.Jamie's wearing a veil to cover the scars after Ava set her cottage up in flames,entrapping Jamie and Chant but Chant being the one that made it out unscathed and away from Adam's Landing,traveling all over the world paid for by his father Winston.As For Brock Jr,Tommy,and Dr.Kilgore,unknown to them,seated by them as they all have drinks and celebrate,Country watches on,drinking a full bottle of whiskey and in silence.Dr.Kilgore leaves and after he walks out,Country follows and once outside yells"Dr.Daniel Kilgore?"Dr.Kilgore knows what Country's hinting at and laughs at him in a cocky,arrogant tone"Have to pay to get your way Hillbilly."Country plays him asking Dr.Kilgore"I know we both have one thing in common which is "Huntin"and we should go catch up."Dr.Kilgore says to Country"I know about your "hunting trips".I'll take a rain check."Country pats him on the back and tells him"I have a job that doesn't involve "sitting around taking notes for the puppet-master."Country punches him and laughs"I love my job.Yours won't last from what I hear."Dr.Kilgore runs out without saying a word and Country sits back down at his table and takes another drink and says to himself"Looks like I have a free-hunt at the Hunting Club to arrange."Country then leaves to see Bobby,who's temporarily in charge at Jackson Inc.,as Xavier's recovering,to discuss his plan.
   Desi's back at her home with Rachel and Desi shows her the article of Rachel's interview with Aretha Evans,sister of Dr.Terrance Evans.Aretha is the owner of the tabloid "The Exposer" and a well known media figure in the area.Rachel angrily responds to Desi"This is once again about YOU!"Desi yells at Rachel"I fought for my place in Adam's Landing society and my name and legacy will not be trashed by your dis-respect."Rachel tells her "My middle name is Lane Mommy,and the last thing you need to be admired for is "parenting skills."Desi slaps her and tells her"I did my part as your Mother and I don't need you to cause anymore damage."Rachel tells her Mom in an angry hissing tone of voice"You cared more about your damn company and your reputation in the world than you ever cared for me."Rachel walks back to the door and reminds Desi"I'm 21 now,and I'm your daughter,I know you better than anyone and I took after my Mother,Desi Lane ."Desi is silent and is furious and shakes her head in disbelief and guilt.
   Back at Northbrook,Winston is alone after Ava's abrupt exit to return to Adam's Landing,looking for the man who shot Xavier and Winston makes a phone call and hangs up with a look of satisfaction.Ava's on the way back to Adam's Landing and sitting on the plane next to her is Rodney and tells him"Enjoy the first class experience.It will be your last time."Rodney tells Ava"I have no idea what you're talking about because I did not shoot Xavier."Ava whispers"This one is about Jack."Rodney tells her"That's something you need to discuss with your brother."Ava is silent and says to herself"Brock Jr and Jamie.Finish line."
  Country's back at Jackson Inc,and is discussing his plan with Bobby.He tells Country"You and I both know who's the man behind Dr.Kilgore.It's a name that has cost him alot of money to save his ass from his real identity.Bobby tells Country"I was an acquaintance with "Aaron" years ago in social circles and he always was close friends with Brock Jr and Jamie and then there's the connection they all share."Aaron Pittman has alot on the line and has support."Country says"And we know about whoever that is having shots at The Inn with Brock Jr and Tommy."Bobby and Country are both quiet and they both nod their heads and Country says"Something's up.All of them are at the end of the road."Bobby and Country decide their strategy and Bobby calls Dr.Kilgore and invites him to the Free Hunt at the Adam's Landing Hunting Club and recommends he come out and to bring his friends."Dr.Kilgore accepts and Bobby hangs up the phone and tells Country"Be there tomorrow morning.And if we can do it again,get Junior and Tommy to join up,they'll cave whenever cash's involved."Country tells Bobby"I can't wait for this."Bobby tells Country"It'll make Xavier feel better."Country nods in agreement and heads out to lay the groundwork.On the way out he notices a text from Ava.He gets her message and tells her"Good on my part."and heads to The Inn to invite Brock Jr and Tommy confident they'll fall for the"bait."
   Rachel has arrived at The headquarters of "The Exposer" and is at the reception desk asking"Is Ms.Evans available?"Aretha comes out of her office and smiles when seeing Rachel and tells her"I think we may have a best seller on our hands."Aretha hands Rachel money and they hug and Rachel leaves.Aretha then gets a text message telling her"We're on the right path.Keep it up."Desi's heads to City Hospital to see Xavier and once she arrives,Dr.Kilgore gets her attention to inform her"The hospital's having a board meeting Tomorrow,We will be having a vote and you won't want to miss it."Desi tells him"I'll mark it in my schedule."and heads to the ICU to see Xavier.Dr.Kilgore meanwhile walks into the security room at the hospital and makes sure all evidence of his and Tommy's transaction has been wiped.A security guard comes into the room and startles Dr.Kilgore and the guard informs him that he knows what happened.Dr.Kilgore's response is a stab wound in the stomach and leaves him to bleed in the security room as Dr.Kilgore quickly exits and heads to the showers."Ava and Rodney has returned to Adam's Landing and on the tarmac,they prepare to get off the plane.Outside in a distance,an assassin with a sniper rifle has his aim at the door where Ava and Rodney will make their exits.Ava heads out first and an assistant follows behind her,Rodney steps out,a shot is fired and Rodney falls down the stairs with a gunshot in the head.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 59: The Price Of Pain

   It's the next day and Beth stops in Xavier's room in the ICU at City Hospital and notices he's asleep.She looks at her son silently,not wanting to wake him with tears of joy and Xavier awakens and Beth laughs"Even under sedation,you're still a light sleeper."Xavier asks"Where's my Princess?"Beth tells him"She's back home with Jared."Beth then walks over to Xavier's bedside and grabs Xavier's hand and tells her son with tears of joy"We could have lost you,but knowing my baby,I knew you'd come back to us."Xavier tells Beth in a sarcastic tone"Someone has to keep you out of trouble Mother."Beth looks up with a smile and looks at Xavier and kisses him on the top of his head and sweetly tells him"I love you son.Sully should be here later.Go back to sleep."Beth leaves and Xavier notices a picture sitting on the table next to his bed of Leigh.He looks at it with a smile and a tear and closes his eyes and goes back to sleep.
   At FJR,Frank,with his mother Ruth,by his side,walks into the shop and finds Claudia there and he isn't pleased nor is Ruth."Frank coldly tells her"I'll send your belongings to you.Get the hell out of here."Ruth watches on and Claudia tells Frank"I helped you start this team Champ."Frank says to her in disgust"You lost that right the moment you slept with Michael."Ruth interferes and asks"You slept with him?"Before Claudia speaks,Ruth delivers a hard slap to Claudia and scolds her"You knew all to well what my son was going through and you had sex with a man young enough to be your son?"Claudia's silent and Frank points to the door and demands"Hand over that second set of keys you have and don't come back here again."Claudia pleads with Frank "We have something between us Frank.Let's not end like this."Ruth's eyes are red and Frank holds on to his mother and Frank tells Claudia in a somber but certain tone"You destroyed it Claudia.Goodbye."Claudia walks out the door and Frank asks his mother for a moment alone,which she allows and follows Claudia out,Frank walks around the shop and goes through the financial books and sees the shape the team is in due to his addiction and sits at his desk and makes a very hard decision.He makes a phone call to Bobby and tells him"Keep your eyes and ears open.I may be selling FJR."
   Desi's at Chantel's,having her coffee before heading into Lane's, and she's reading a tabloid magazine called "The Exposer" and notices on the front cover"The daughter of Desi Lane tells all!"Desi throws the paper across the room and the waiter asks"I take it you seen it?"Desi rolls her eyes and pays the waiter and walks off.She calls Rachel but finds out she's changed her number.She then sees a text from Ruth informing her that Xavier's survived,which brings a moment of happiness to her but her mind's on Rachel and she bumps into Michael and Desi knows of what happened between Michael and Claudia after Michael told her about a few days before as well as Rachel being in town and point blank asks her son"Where's your sister?"Michael tells his mother"She's staying at The Sunset Club."Desi attempts to leave and Michael yells at his Mother"Mom!"Desi in frustration asks Michael"What is it?I need to do damage control!"Michael tells Desi"I found out who posted bail for Dad."Desi gets suspicious and asks"Who was it?"Michael tells his mother"Winston Hale."Desi is in shock and Michael has a look of guilt and Desi is speechless and walks out of Chantel's and Michael has a look of defeat.
  Back at City Hospital,Beth's in her office and Terrance comes in and Beth tells him"I don't know how I'll ever thank you for saving my son."Terrance reminds Beth"It's our job Dr.Jackson."Beth compliments Terrance"I taught you well."Terrance then changes the subject and warns Beth"You need to keep your eyes open.Dr.Kilgore's gathering up support to have you ousted from being Chief of Staff."Beth is listening as Terrance explains and asks him"When is the board planning to have the meeting?"Terrance answers"Tomorrow."Beth thanks him for informing her and tells him"I'll settle this."Terrance assures her"Pedro and I's got your back."Beth thanks him and he walks out and Beth leaves her office to return to Xavier in the ICU.Pedro meets up with her on the way to ICU and Beth asks him about what Terrance has told her and Pedro assures Beth"Dr.Kilgore will back off after they find out his secret."Beth asks Pedro"What secret?"In another area of the hospital,Dr.Daniel Kilgore and Tommy are making a transaction.Dr.Kilgore's selling medicine from the hospital to Tommy for his own personal profit and hands Tommy the medicine and Tommy gives Dr.Kilgore a briefcase of cash.Also in the room is a security camera and it's recording every moment.
  Frank and Ruth returns to the farm and Ruth cautions her son"Do you think you're ready?"Frank tells his mother"Someone needs to help out and protect my family and I have to save my team."Ruth asks him"Can you stay away from the pills though?It's what brought you to this point?"Frank looks by his chair and sees the bottle of Oxycontin and he and Ruth heads to the bathroom.He takes out the pills and pours them down the toilet and flushes them.Ruth cries tears of joy and gives Frank a huge hug and with pride tells him"I knew you could do it!"Frank looks at his mother and is inspired from her encouragement and tells her"I love you Mama."Ruth hugs him and tells him"I love you too son."
  Desi arrives at The Sunset Club and spots her daughter and Rachel in a snarky tone asks"You finally found me!I can see why you always had the hots for Xavier!"Desi looks at her daughter with anger and slaps her out of her bar stool and sneers at her"We've only begun you spoiled brat!"Desi drags Rachel out of The Sunset Club as people are looking on with shock and someone snaps a picture,unknown to Desi or Rachel.
  At Northbrook,Winston's guards brings Rodney,who's in shackles and hand-cuffed to the study and Winston informs Rodney of Xavier's survival.All of a sudden Ava busts through the doors and looks at all of them holding her brother's Colt.45 and a cigarette lighter and Winston and Rodney are silent.Ava in a cold and calculated tone tells all of them"You only have 2 choices,I burn your asses on a stake,or I shoot the both of you like you shot my brother?"

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 58. Thanksgiving

   It's Thanksgiving and at Hell Hill,Ruth's at the house getting ready to return to the hospital to check on Xavier.She calls the rehab to wish her son Frank,who's over-coming an addiction to the painkiller Oxycontin,due to injuries sustained awhile back in a racing accident.The nurse on the other line tells Ruth"Frank checked out of the rehab center last night."Ruth asks the nurse"What made him check out?"The nurse tells her"I'm not sure Ms.Jackson,but he left in a fury."Ruth hangs up the phone and looks up and prays"God,Please bring peace to everyone in my family.I ask you most of all to let my grandson Xavier live.Amen."
   At City Hospital,Beth has stayed all night,asleep in at her desk in her office while Sully went home after reassurance from Beth it was for the best since Sully's pregnant and if anything happened Beth would immediately notify her.Sully walks into the office and asks her grandmother"How's Daddy?"Beth wakes up and tells her"Pedro hasn't gotten back to me so that's a good thing."Sully then asks"Where's Ruth?"Beth answers"I sent her back to the house to rest.She needed to get as much rest as she can."Sully agrees and they head down to the ICU to check on Xavier.
  Ava and Jack are at Chantel's and they're discussing Jack and Winston's confrontation.Ava's angered as well as Jack by what happened and Jack asks Ava"What did Father mean by saying it's a charity he adopted me?"Ava sighs and starts to cry.She explains to her son"Jack,remember what I told you years ago about my relationship with Jamie?Jamie was extremely jealous of the attention I got from Mama and Daddy because I was in college and I was my own woman and didn't sell myself to get what I wanted.Jamie always wanted my life and when I married Russell Marx,Jamie was envious beyond words."Jack then asks his mother"And then what happened?"Ava sighs and struggles to speak.Jack encourages her"It's ok Mom."Ava holds her son's hand and tells him"Jamie tried to run me down one night and I almost died.She would have went to prison but Daddy paid off the ALPD and it got forgotten about.Jamie wanted Russell and hired a man to rape me to make it look like I was having an affair on Russell.I barely survived and I lost my mind,divorced Russell,he and Jamie got together,and left town.Mama left Daddy and took care of me and you for many years until I met Winston and then we got married and he adopted you and things were well until,well you know."Jack nods and asks Ava"Do you remember who was the guy that raped you?"Ava tells Jack who it was and he is stunned.Ava tells him"When it comes to life-time security Jack,you'll always be provided for.Bet on it."Jack hugs his mother and they head to the hospital to check on Xavier.
  At Frank's farm,Frank returns and hears a noise in the bedroom,he walks in to find Claudia and Michael in bed,naked.He explodes on Claudia and Michael and yells"You whore!How could you do this to me?"Claudia and Michael are speechless and Frank yanks Michael out of the bed and decks him yelling"I thought of you as a son and THIS is how you re-pay me?"Michael attempts to apologize and Frank tells both of them"Get the hell out of my house and out of FJR,and stay the hell out of my life."Both plead for forgiveness but Frank takes a deep breath and calmly and sternly tells them starting with Claudia"I have heard for many years about you and Mama and everyone tried to tell me and I didn't believe them.I lost alot because of you and I'll be damned if I lose anything else because of you!."He turns to Michael and tells him"As of now,you find yourself a new ride because my family is what matters to me and what you've done has hurt my niece and you are truly your father's son."He tells them to leave immediately and they scurry around as Frank watches and they leave."Frank's hurt and betrayed and calls Ruth and is informed about Xavier.After Claudia returns her keys to FJR and the house to Frank and she and Michael leaves the house,Frank calls Ruth,and is informed of what's happened,and heads to the hospital to join the rest of the family to find out about Xavier.
   For some people,Thanksgiving is a time of joy as many families gather to celebrate life,and says their blessings and takes comfort in the company of those they love.As for The Jackson family on Thanksgiving,it's been a roller-coaster of uncertainty as they've met obstacles that breaks many families apart and it's safe to say the unity's been tested with them time and time again.Beth,Sully,Ruth,Ava,Jack,and Frank are in the waiting room at the ICU,and Pedro comes out and tells all of them"I know it's against policy but all of you can go see Xavier."They walk into Xavier's room and Pedro looks on as Xavier sees his family and although he's groggy and weak and just coming to,a tear of joy comes out of his eye and he smiles and the family cries tears of joy and Ruth looks up to the sky and silently says"Thank you Lord."Xavier sees Leigh's spirit at the door,she blows him a kiss with a smile and disappears and the family gathers around Xavier,thankful for the miracle of his survival.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 57. Hanging In The Balance

  At City Hospital,in the OR,Pedro,Dr.Evans,and the staff are preparing for an extremely risky operation to remove the bullet lodged very close to Xavier's heart..Xavier's spirit sees the angel in white.His spirit sees her and Xavier asks"Leigh?"She reaches out her hand and Xavier and Leigh goes up,while Pedro,Dr.Evans,and their staff begins to operate,with full concentration and focus,realizing alot's on the line.
  In the waiting room,Beth,Sully,and Ruth are sitting down,they hold vigil and they are quiet.Jared arrives and rushes to his wife's side and Sully grabs him and holds him tight and cries"He can't die.I can't lose my father."Jared does his best to assure her"Xavier Jackson has ice running through his veins Sully.He will make it.He's a fighter and he won't go without a fight."Beth and Ruth also gathers and Beth's attempting to stay strong for her grand-daughter and tells Sully"Your father has survived many things throughout his life sweetie.I have all the confidence that Pedro and Terrance(Dr.Evans) will save him."Beth begins to cry and all of them holds onto each other for comfort.
  Desi meanwhile arrives in the waiting room and Sully and Beth turns around and tells Desi with their grief showing and in an unwelcome tone"You're not welcome here!"Desi tells all of them with tears in her eyes"I'm here for all of you.Xavier and I have a bond that's been tested time and time again,but he and I always return to each other."Beth angrily tells Desi"I don't give a damn about what you and my son have.He may die and it could be because of that low life you married years ago.I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't shoot him yourself after your whoring daughter seduced my son!"Desi's shocked and goes"Rachel's in town?"Sully comments in anger"You didn't know your own daughter was in town?Why don't you go be a mother to your kids and leave us the hell alone you selfish bitch!"Jared tells his wife"Sully don't do this.Remember you're pregnant."Beth tells Desi"Go try something new and take care of your family instead of yourself!"Ruth steps in and yells"STOP IT!We all have something in common,and that is that we all love Xavier.Let's drop our qualms with each other for him."Ruth takes Desi aside and calmly tells her"Go home and I'll keep you posted on Xavier."Desi gives Ruth a hug and thanks her and heads back to her home.Ruth returns to the waiting room and sternly tells everyone"Xavier's the main focus here and we need no more fighting.That's why we're here in this waiting room right now!"
  Meanwhile,Xavier and Leigh arrives at the gates of heaven.Xavier looks at Leigh with tears and tells his wife"I've dreamed of the day we'd be together again.My heart died the moment Pete Myers took you from me."Leigh looks at her husband with a smile and tells him"I've been waiting for you as well My Love."Xavier's grand-father,J,D(Jim)Sullivan appears and gives his grandson a hug and tells Xavier"I'm proud of you.You've been everything I've ever imagined you to be."Xavier asks Leigh and J.D."If you are here,where's my father?"B.R. then appears and looks at Xavier and in a somber tone tells his son"You have to go back downstairs."Leigh and J.D. both nods and Xavier asks them"Why?"Leigh tells Xavier"Who's going to be there for our Princess?She needs you."B.R. adds"The family needs your leadership.If you stay,the family will fall apart.They need you more."J.D. also adds"Who's going to keep my daughter out of trouble?You are to her what Sully is to you.She can't afford to lose you."Leigh wipes away her tears and she tells Xavier"You do have a choice Xavier."B.R. agrees with Leigh and tells Xavier"Your needed more downstairs than you are here."J.D. brings over a mirror and Leigh holds Xavier's hand and B.R stands behind them as Xavier looks through the mirror to see what's going on down on earth with his family.
  Back in the waiting room,Ruth,Beth,Sully,and Jared sits and shares their memories of Xavier.They comfort each other and they know that although there's a chance Xavier could die,their faith and unity pulls them through and they wait for Pedro to come out of the OR with hopefully,good news."Ava returns after visiting with Jack and tells Beth,Sully,and Ruth"I can't promise much but I can promise whoever did this will pay.I'll see to it."Desi's returned to her home and sits in her chair and cries,with her mind and heart heavy and not sure what to do as her family's breaking apart.Michael comes in and has a look of guilt and Desi turns around in a look of shock and is silent.Xavier looks at the gates of heaven,of which if he enters,he'll be with Leigh,J.D.and B.R.Leigh gives Xavier a hug and Xavier cries telling her"I don't want to go.I don't want to leave you.""J.D. and B.R. looks on,and Xavier looks at them in tears,he looks at the clouds,which if he enters,he'll return to earth,to Sully,Beth,and his family.Leigh tells Xavier"I'm always with you,and I'll always be with you no matter what happens."Leigh,B.R.and J.D.looks on in silence as Xavier looks at the gates of heaven and the clouds,and he makes his decision.
 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 56. Mortality

  The paramedics brings Xavier into the Emergency Room at City Hospital with Pedro waiting for him.Beth sees her son on the stretcher and in a shocked tone building higher and higher,she says"This can't be,This can't be,NOT MY BABY!"Ruth arrives behind them and fills Beth in and Beth screams to Pedro"I'm going in there to save my son!"Pedro insists"Beth you're not in the right frame of mind at this moment.You need to be there for Sully when she finds out."Beth agrees with Pedro and heads out into the waiting room to Find Ava and Country waiting for word on Xavier's condition.Beth,on the verge of tears with Ruth by her side tells them"Xavier's been shot in the chest....I."Ava and Country looks at each other and Beth holds back her tears and tells them"He may not survive.This isn't real,Damnit this isn't real."Ruth consoles Beth and Sully walks in and asks them in shock"Is it true?"Sully sees her Grandmother's expression and Beth grabs her grand-daughter and they console each other,sobbing uncontrollably.Ruth's staying strong and motions Ava away and asks her daughter"Do you think?"Ava answers"Junior did this?I think we have alot of suspects Mama."Country walks over and tells Ava and Ruth"Junior was at The Inn last I seen him so he didn't shoot him."Ava tells them"I have a feeling Winston's behind this.And Winston will pay dearly for this!"
  In the ER,Pedro and Dr.Terrance Evans are checking Xavier and Dr.Evans tells Pedro"We're going to have to act quickly if Mr.Jackson's going to survive.I recommend surgery immediately."Pedro tells Dr.Evans"How bad is it?"Dr.Evans tells Pedro"Just a few more inches,he'd died immediately.That bullet has got to be removed."Pedro tells Dr.Evans"I'll go notify Beth and his family.I hope you know she's going to want to be in that OR by your side."Dr.Evans urges Pedro"She needs to let me do my job.She'll only be a distraction."Pedro agrees and heads to inform Xavier's family.Xavier's barely hanging on to life and Dr.Evans prepares to sedate Xavier for emergency surgery.
  Around Adam's Landing,news has began to spread of what has happened.At Lane's, Desi's in her office and turns on the TV.The newscaster breaks the news"The head of Jackson Inc and Real Estate magnate,Xavier Jackson has been shot at his home at The Jackson Estate."Desi immediately turns off the TV and rushes to the hospital.At The Inn,Brock Jr also hears the announcement and sits back with a smile on his face.Tommy arrives and Brock Jr quips"We're about to get what's rightfully ours!"Tommy tries to smile but has a look of dread.At Northbrook,Winston gets a phone call and he hangs up,also all smiles and tells himself"Karma's a bitch Xavier."He then makes another phone call and tells them something and hangs up and prepares to leave.
  Back at the hospital,Bobby arrives and he,Ava,and Country heads to a private area to discuss a plan for action.Ava takes charge and tells them"I'll be damned if my family has to go through another tragedy."Bobby informs Ava"In the event that Xavier dies,I'm the next in line to run the company."Ava tells Bobby"We'll run it together.Right now you keep the company going and try to keep concerns with the staff low.Assure them everything will be fine because my brother will survive.Trust me."Bobby heads to Jackson Inc and Ava asks Country"Who else would have wanted Xavier dead?"Country answers Ava"We know Junior would and Rodney Barr has it in for him as well."Ava sighs and tells Country"I trust you Country and I want you to do me a favor."Ava gives Country a piece of paper and a check and tells him"As the family mantra goes"We fend for our own.Let me know when you find them."Country assures Ava"The bastard that did this will die Ava!"
  Meanwhile In the waiting room,Pedro arrives to inform the family of Xavier's condition.Beth looks at Pedro,holding on to Ruth and Sully and notices a look from Pedro she doesn't want to see.Pedro tells them"Xavier's being sedated for emergency surgery as we speak.The bullet is lodged very close to his heart and if not removed,he will die."Sully asks Pedro and Beth"Will my Daddy survive?"Beth holds Sully tightly and Pedro tells all of them"It's going to be extremely risky and I'm not promising anything.But Dr.Evans and I are going to do all we can to save him."Beth is silent and looks at Pedro and tells him in a sad somber tone"I can't lose him.I just can't."Pedro gives her a kiss and heads to the OR.Beth,Sully,and Ruth all hug and Ruth leads them in prayer.In the operating room,as Dr.Evans and his staff prepares for Xavier's surgery,a spirit in white approaches Xavier.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 55. Mistakes

  It's the next morning,Xavier wakes up and looks around,noticing he's at The Sunset Club.His mind is fuzzy and wonders why he's there.He leans over to see "Amanda" is gone.Xavier then sees a note on the nightstand which reads "I had a blast.Now you've had my mother,and the daughter.Love Rachel Lane."Xavier is blown away and taken by surprise,not quite sure what to make of the situation.
  "Amanda" has arrived downstairs and runs into Jack and he asks her"Where were you last night?"Amanda answers "Family emergency.I apologize."Jack gives her a suspicious look and she notices it snarking"You don't believe me?I DO love my family!"Jack pretends to believe her but has the feeling that there's more to it but doesn't pressure her.Ava arrives downstairs and notices "Amanda" and Jack and asks her son"What are you doing with Desi Lane's daughter?"Jack looks at his mother,then turns to Amanda and asks her"You're Rachel Barr?"Amanda laughs"That's right Jack.One thing I hate about this town is everyone knows everybody."Ava asks them"Did you two sleep together?"Jackson blurts"NO we didn't mom!I don't even know her."Rachel brags"I slept with someone though,and it was fantastic!"Xavier arrives downstairs and notices the three of them and looks at Rachel and Rachel sees Xavier and tells Ava and Jack"I like them wealthy!"Ava shakes her head and tells her son"She's going to be trouble.Don't bring her to Thanksgiving dinner."Jack is speechless and walks off and Ava warns Rachel"Go back and read the history of my family.This isn't the way to make an introduction!"Ava leaves to catch up to Xavier,and Rachel sits at the bar and orders a drink and says to herself "Mom will love this!"
  At Jared and Sully's penthouse,Sully and Jared are on the couch,discussing Sully's pregnancy and everything that's happened pertaining to her father.Jared asks Sully"Has Xavier called you since the other night?"Sully sadly replies with a sigh"I'm worried about him Jared.He's not taking everything well."There's a knock at the door and Jared answers to find it's Beth.Beth and Sully hug and Sully asks her grandmother"How's Daddy?"Beth tells Sully"He's in a dark place.I haven't spoken to him for a few days but I plan to check on him later."Jared tells them"He's definitely hasn't been himself at the office.He's been distant."Beth tells Sully and Jared"Thanksgiving is near and the one thing your father needs is his family.Let's throw your father a surprise Thanksgiving dinner at Hell Hill and that might help him."Sully asks"What about the rest of the family?"Beth tells her"I spoke to Ruth and she thinks it's a great idea as well.Just as long as we can keep certain people away,it could work!"Sully tells Beth"Keep me posted on everything."Beth hugs her telling her"I will."Beth heads to the hospital and Jared asks Sully"You think this will work?"Sully answers"As long as Brock Jr,or Jamie or anyone from their families doesn't show up,it will."Jared receives a text,rolls his eyes and tells Sully"I've got to meet someone."Sully asks him"Who do you have to meet?"Jared responds"Grandpa.Meet me for lunch later."Sully gives him a kiss and tells him"Don't let the old man get to you."Jared assures his wife"He's likely wanting to start another war,if he hasn't already."Jared leaves and Sully calls her father,but gets no response.She heads off to meet with him at Jackson Inc,knowing most likely that's where he is.   Ava finds Xavier at the office at Jackson Inc,and asks him in a shocked tone"You had sex with Desi's daughter?"Xavier looks at his sister and in disgust tells her"I didn't even have a clue Amanda Rouse was actually Rachel Barr."Ava rolls her eyes and asks her brother"That's not like you to sleep with the first "tramp" you meet!And how did you not know that was Desi Lane's daughter?"Xavier gets frustrated and tells Ava"I don't keep up with the social circles sis!And to add to that,the bitch slipped something in my drink!"Ava then gives Xavier some info on Rachel Barr,telling her brother"Rachel is a schemer like Jamie.She's only seeking attention.Keep your eyes on her!"Xavier tells Ava"I fully intend to do that!"Ava notices Xavier's tired and recommends"Go home and rest today.This company will survive."Xavier tells Ava"I need a distraction."Ava insists"You need some rest!"Xavier asks Ava"Keep an eye on things for me while I'm gone today."Ava winks and Xavier walks out and heads back home.Ava then makes a phone call to Country and tells him"I want you to take care of someone for me."
   Jared arrives at The Sunset Club and finds Winston and Jack and Jared asks his grandfather"What is it now Winston?Want me to stab Xavier in the back?"Winston coldly re-corrects his grandson"It's Grandfather you traitor!"Winston tells Jack and Jared"I want the two of you to help me get back our legacy if you know what's good for you."Jared gets up and tells Winston"Go to hell!"and leaves.Jack warns his "father","I told you once before that I didn't want to be involved in this!"Winston sneers at Jack"I want my company back!I hope you know it's a charity I even consider you a son!"Jack gets angry and asks his father"What the hell are you talking about?"Winston says"I adopted you.If you want to know more,ask your mother!"Jack is angry and hurt and runs away and Winston gets a text and smiles and makes a phone call asking the person on the other line"Are you ready?"
   At Jackson Inc,Sully arrives to see her father but finds Ava and asks her"Where's Daddy?"Ava tells Sully"He went home.I told him to."Sully asks her aunt"Have you noticed anything off with him?"Ava tells her"He's been through hell and back and we just need to support him."Sully agrees and Ava changes subject and tells Sully"I'm about to start up a clothing store here in town with a dear friend.Would you like to be a partner?"Sully's speechless for a moment and then tells Ava"I accept!"Ava tells Sully"We're about to take on the world Sully!Just wait and see!"
   At Hell Hill,Ruth's in the living room watching TV and makes a phone call to Bree to check on her after what happened between her and Michael.Xavier's in the library and is sitting at his desk reading some files after arriving home a short while ago.At The Inn,Brock Jr makes a phone call and tells them"Money time."Country walks in and asks Brock Jr"Where's your son?"Winston's getting ready to fly back to Northbrook and makes a phone call to someone asking them"Are you ready for this?"At Hell Hill,Ruth's in the living room,and hears a gunshot!She runs into the library and finds Xavier in the floor,with a gunshot in the chest.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 54. Uncertainty And Betrayal

  At The Sunset Club,Michael's spotted his sister "Amanda Rouse" who's really his sister Rachel Barr.He asks her"When did you get back home?"She's silent for a second and then tells him"I'm not Rachel Barr.I'm Amanda."Michael looks at her with disgust and tells her"Our family's in crisis and Mom and Dad needs you."Rachel gets angry and snaps at her brother"I left to get away from all of you.I'd think you'd enjoy being the center of attention since you were always good at kissing up and having your goody-goody perfect life."Michael snaps back"You need to support our family.It's falling apart.Mom's hurting and Dad's in jail and he won't last."Rachel rolls her eyes and says to Michael"Not my problem.If you want to play the good son go ahead.I got a date."Rachel leaves and Michael sits at the bar and thinks about his sister for a moment until someone comes up behind him and taps him on the shoulder.He turns around and sees his wife Bree.He says to his wife"What are you doing here?"Bree replies with a hard slap,hissing"Like father,like son."
  At Jackson Inc,Xavier is stunned and shocked as Desi yells"I knew you had a ruthless streak X,but don't kill the father of my children."Xavier looks at Desi in disbelief and asks her"Are you bi-polar Desi?That bastard killed our daughter.Why should I let him live?"Desi answers"I don't want Michael or Rachel to lose their father.I think we should let this go and move on."Xavier gets very angry and yells at her"You and my Mother took my kid from me and for many years I never knew I had a daughter out there.Then I find out and before I even get a chance to attempt building an relationship,Rodney Barr and Christian Gilham takes that chance away from me."Desi attempts to calm Xavier down assuring him" Xavier,it hurts me too,to know I'll never be able to have an relationship with Bren,but it's over now and we have to move on.You can't take your anger out on Rodney."Xavier coldly states"Desi,since you've over the loss of Bren,why don't you try to find a way to help your son repeat his father's mistakes!"Desi asks Xavier"What are you talking about?"Xavier shows her the picture of Michael and Claudia at FJR and Desi gets upset.Xavier tells her"If you had left him years ago,maybe Michael wouldn't have followed his loser Dad's shining example of adultery."Desi begs Xavier"Don't destroy my children by killing Rodney.Because if you do,I don't think I could ever look at you the same way again."Desi walks out and Xavier sits at his desk,shaking his head and unsure what he wants to do pertaining to Rodney.
  At Hell Hill,Brock Jr arrives and Ruth isn't pleased to see him and warns him"You're not supposed to be here Junior."Brock Jr gets cocky and tells his mother"I grew up here and I'll come and go as I please."Ruth rolls her eyes and Brock Jr bluntly tells Ruth"I think you need to open your eyes and get what's yours."Ruth re corrects him"You mean I help you get your Daddy's fortune?"Brock Jr gets angry and yells"Damnit Mama,Xavier only cares about himself.You're not even related to him!Why the loyalty?"Ruth gets angry and slaps her son with full force and tells him"Brock Rudolph Jackson Junior,You have been nothing but a snake and a thorn in this family since the day you turned 16.All you ever did was cause us nothing but pain and you are still causing pain to your family.You only care about you and though Xavier is B.R. and Beth's child,he'll always be my grandson and he has more loyalty and cares more about his family than you ever will.Get the hell out of here and don't come back.I wish you was not my son."Ava comes through the door and catches the confrontation and tells her brother"I think you should leave or else Xavier and Mama will know all about why you're so hell-bent on robbing the family."Ruth asks Ava"What are you talking about Ava?"Brock Jr looks at Ava and asks her"Don't you want what's yours?"Ava coldly tells her brother"I think if you want to live,you need to leave Adam's Landing if you know what's good for you!"Ruth is suspicious and yells"What's really driving you Junior?Why are you hell-bent on getting your hands on your father's legacy?"Brock Jr's silent with a look of guilt and fear and Ava asks Brock Jr"Should I tell Mama,or should I tell Xavier,or both about your friend Winston?"
  Back at The Sunset Club,Bree tears into Michael screaming"How could you do this to me again?You have always been a player and I should have kicked your ass to the curb after catching you with Mom!"Michael tries to explain to Bree"Claudia and I only kissed Bree.Alot's going on right now."Bree is furious and says to Michael"When you have problems and someone to turn to,you come to your WIFE!Not Claudia Stone!"Michael apologizes but Bree tells him"I'm headed back home Michael,I'll have your things sent to your mom's house.We're done!"Michael sits down at the bar and is silent,he knows it's over between him and Bree and makes a phone call to Claudia,telling her"Bree knows about the kiss."
  "Amanda" arrives at Chantel's and spots Xavier at the bar,having a drink and sits next to him asking him"Looks like you've had a rough day?"Xavier tells her"Who are you.Leave me alone,I'm too old for you."Amanda gets closer to Xavier and tells him"I heard on the news about the death of your daughter.I'm sorry about that Mr.Jackson."Xavier looks at Amanda and he tells her"I appreciate your sympathy but it's something I don't want to discuss."Amanda tells him"I understand.I don't like to talk about my past either.I'd rather forget about it."Xavier gets a phone call from Ava and excuses himself.Amanda looks around and spikes Xavier's drink with ecstasy and has a smile on her face.When Xavier returns he prepares to pay his tab and head home to Hell Hill.Amanda tells Xavier"Relax and take the worries off your mind for a few moments.Xavier accepts and has a drink and after a few moments he loosens up telling Amanda flirtingly"You know it's rare for me to do this but,you want to go to my room at The Club?"Amanda asks Xavier"What kind of girl you take me for?"Xavier answers"A girl that knows what she wants."Amanda accepts and she and Xavier heads to The Sunset Club.
  At The Inn,Brock Jr gets a phone call from Winston,telling him"It's all taken care of."Brock Jr sits and smiles and tells Tommy"We're going with Plan B!"Bree arrives at Hell Hill and Ruth notices that Bree's on the verge of tears and Ruth asks"What's wrong sweetie?"Bree shows her grandmother the photo of Michael and Claudia and Ruth is speechless and consoles Bree with a hug.Michael meets with Desi at the ALPD to post bail for Rodney and the officer tells them"Mr.Barr's been released."Michael and Desi are shocked.Ava's in her room at The Sunset Club on the phone.She tells them"I have a great proposition.Meet with me soon."Down the hall,In The Executive Suite,Xavier and Amanda are in the bed,the heat rising and passions afire.making love.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 53. The Heat

  At Jackson Inc,Xavier returns to his office to find Ava waiting for him.He asks Ava"So it looks like you made your decision."Ava smiles and hugs her brother telling him"Winston and I are over.I'm ready to take on the world!"Xavier congratulates Ava and asks Ava"Do you have a lawyer to help you break the bank?Ava smirks"You should already know I've got my bases covered.I'm the daughter of B.R. Jackson and your sister."Xavier sits at his desk and smiles and tells his sister"I love your enthusiasm Ava.How's Jack taking the divorce?"Ava tells Xavier"He knows about what happened with Jamie and Chant and Winston.He supports my decision."Xavier warns Ava"You know how the old geezer works sis,and the fact that Jack isn't his biological son will make him likely to bring up something that Jack really doesn't need to know."Ava agrees but assures Xavier"I trained my Jackson well.He knows how to play the game.He'll be a great leader someday."
  Michael arrives at Lane's and finds Desi in her office and Desi notices something disturbing Michael and asks him"What's wrong?"Michael tells his mother"Dad's not well."Desi sarcastically responds"He's in jail Michael.It's not the motor lodge."Michael tells Desi"Xavier's taking out his anger on Dad."Desi tells Michael"Xavier has never liked Rodney.He's mourning Bren in his own way son."Michael yells"How does killing my father help Xavier Jackson mourn?He's got the ALPD paid off to kill him!"Desi shrieks"What the hell are you talking about?"Michael then tells Desi"Dad told me that Xavier paid him a visit with his thugs and had him nearly killed!"Desi doesn't believe it and asks Michael"Are you asking me to bail your father out of jail?"Michael pleads"I asked Ruth for help but she refused to help me.If we don't help him,he'll die!"Desi tells Michael"Find me proof and if it turns out to be true,I'll work something out."Michael is angry and tells Desi"Mother,I know you hate him after all he's done but he's my father and my sister's father too.Does she even know about this?"Desi's silent and tells Michael"I'm busy Michael.I'll tell her soon.Just remember your father is a coward and he will always be a coward!"Michael walks out of Desi's office and slams the door.Desi then calls the ALPD and asks about Rodney.The officer tells her"Mr.Barr's doing well."Desi thanks the officer and hangs up the phone.She knows how Xavier works but doesn't want to believe that he's slowing killing the father of her children.
  At La Trattoria,Jack arrives to wait for his mother and a girl walks over to his table and flirtingly asks"We just keep running into each other,don't we?"Jack laughs and tells her"I thought you were headed to South Point Beach?"The girl tells him"I decided to come to Adam's Landing instead."Jack invites her to have a seat and she accepts.Jack asks the girl"What are you doing here in Adam's Landing."She tells him"My family's here unfortunately."Jack rolls his eyes and asks"Dysfunctional?"The girl sighs and says"The battle of the classes.None of us has a thing in common."Jack tells her"My family has their fair share of issues as well.My parents are getting a divorce and unfortunately I'm the middleman."The girl looks at Jack and tells him"Well we seem to be in the same boat.We need to form a club!"Jack laughs and asks her"What's your name?"The girl tells him"Amanda Rouse."Jack looks at her and tells her"I'm Jackson Hale but everyone calls me Jack."They shake hands and Jack asks Amanda"What are you doing tonight?"Amanda replies"A quiet night in my hotel room."Jack invites Amanda to return to La Trattoria for dinner."Amanda accepts and tells Jack with a smile"See you tonight."Jack tells her"You bet on it."
  Back at Jackson Inc,Ava asks Xavier about Sully and Xavier tells Ava"She's married now and she decided to keep the kid."Ava goes"Jared Hale?"Xavier responds"Yep.They love each other and I hope it works out."Ava tells Xavier"Jared always seemed to be the smart one in that bunch."She then changes subjects and asks Xavier"How are you dealing with Bren's death with everything that's occurred."Xavier quickly says"I'm dealing with it and we're leaving it at that!"Ava warns her brother"Don't let yourself go mad over something you had no control over.Desi should have told you about her."Xavier agrees but reminds Ava"We both know my mother though."Ava laughs and tells him"Beth goes for her guns."Ava asks him"Have you and Beth made up after finding out the truth?"Xavier assures Ava"Slowly,but it will take some time."Ava is pleased and considers telling Xavier about what she over-heard at Northbrook but decides to stay quiet,not wanting to add to Xavier's problems at the moment.Ava tells Xavier"I want to come work for the family company.You need some help and someone you can trust to help you."Xavier accepts and Ava hugs him and tells him"We're about to make history.Father would be proud."Xavier smiles and says softly"Welcome home Ava."She leaves to meet with Jack and Xavier receives a phone call from the ALPD.He hangs up the phone and pulls up the picture of Michael and Claudia and pulls up Bree's number.
   Desi arrives at the ALPD to see Rodney and the officer tells her"Ms.Lane,you're not on the list of visitors for Mr.Barr."Desi tells the officer"It's smart that you let me see him,we're still married.A wife can see her husband!"The officer takes a deep breath and briefly panics and leads Desi to the visitation room.Rodney comes in and Desi gets very angry and Rodney tells Desi"Don't worry about me.I should pay for what I've done."Desi asks Rodney"Who's behind this?Is it Xavier?"Rodney is silent and tells Desi"I was jumped by another inmate."Desi doesn't believe Rodney and tells him"I'll find out the truth.And when I do,The ALPD will get what's coming to them."Desi walks out and tells the officer"Who beat up my husband?"The officer tells her"Mr.Barr got into a confrontation with another inmate."Desi sternly tells the officer prove it."He pulls up the security camera but it's blacked-out."Desi is furious and storms out,headed to Jackson Inc.
  Ava arrives at La Trattoria and greets Jack with a hug and asks her son"Did you do what I asked?"Jack sighs in frustration and tells his mother"I don't want to be caught up in the middle of this."Ava tells Jack"Don't worry about getting caught in the cross-fire Jackie.I'm back in the fold here and everything will be ok.Winston may talk alot of nonsense,but he knows better than to get on my bad side."Ava laughs and Jack cautiously tells her"I'm on your side Mom."Ava hugs him and tells him"Just remember what I've taught you.It'll come in handy."At The Sunset Club,Michael arrives,heading to his room and spots "Amanda Rouse"at the bar,having a drink,he walks up and asks"Rachel,what are you doing here?"Rachel turns around and sees Michael and shakes her head,not excited to see him.At Jackson Inc,Xavier's in his office and he's just sent his niece Bree the pic of Michael and Claudia.Desi storms into Xavier's office enraged and yells"You cold-blooded bastard!"

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 52. Secrets

  It's the next day and Ava's at The Sunset Club meeting with Ruth.Ruth welcomes Ava back home to Adam's Landing and Ava tells her mother"I'm moving back to Adam's Landing."Ruth asks"What about Winston?"Ava exclaims"We're getting a Divorce!"Ruth doesn't know what to say and asks Ava"Have you told Jack yet about this?"Ava tells her"No.Not yet."Meanwhile at Northbrook,The servant alerts Winston"You son's home."He walks downstairs and sees his adopted son"Jackson Hale".He yells "Jack!"and grabs him in a hug.Winston asks Jack"Shouldn't you be back at Boarding School.?"Jackson tells Winston"I've quit Father."Winston gets angry and tells him"Not with my money you're not quitting!I paid alot of money to get you in there!"Jack tells Winston"I'm here for my mother.Where is she?"Winston tells Jack"She won't be pleased to hear this."Jack tells Winston"She knew I hated it and she will understand."Winston is silent for a second and offers a deal to Jack"Since you've quit boarding school and needing work,you help me?"Jack asks him"I know about Mother giving Uncle Xavier Foodstar.I'm not involved in it."Winston asks Jack"Don't you think you deserve a part of your Grandfather's estate?You could be my inside man?"Jack isn't sure and tells Winston"Let me get back to you on that.I'm not picking sides."Winston assures Jack"I know you'll do the right thing if you know what's good for you?Jack's silent as he's considering Winston's proposal.
  At the ALPD,Michael arrives to visit Rodney.Rodney walks into the room and Michael is upset when he sees that his father has been beaten very severely.Michael asks his father"Are you ok?What happened?"Rodney tells Michael"Xavier.He hired his thugs to beat me.I want out of here."Rodney continues"Xavier's father was very powerful and are known to be control Adam's Landing with money and Xavier is following the old man!"Michael tells Rodney"I'm going to get you out of here.Rodney cries and tells Michael"Thank you son."And Michael leaves to call his wife Bree,who's taking care of her mother Jamie,at the rehab center in Southpoint Beach.Meanwhile Bobby's talking to the police commissioner and dropping off a donation check to the ALPD.
  Meanwhile at The Sunset Club,Ava asks Ruth about the family and concerned whe Ruth mentions Frank's addiction to Painkillers.Ava offers support and tells her"Frank will make it.now that he's getting help."Ruth sighs and tells Ava"Junior did a number on him.Good thing Xavier's here."Ava asks her mother"Did you think a trip to the worst prison in Europe would change him?We know how Junior works and I'm surprised Frank fell for it."Ruth agrees and says"When he gets home,hopefully he'll be done with the pills."Ruth believes he'll kick the addiction and Ruth changes subject and asks Ava"How will Jack handle you and Winston's divorce?"Ava assures Ruth"He will support me.He knows the situation."Ruth is relieved but warns"What if Winston tells him first?"You know Winston will try to manipulate him and try to turn him against you?"Ava tells Ruth"I'll call him tonight and inform him."Ruth is glad and Ava gets ready to leave to meet with Xavier.Ruth tells Ava"I'm glad you're leaving Winston.Ava smiles and says"Me Too."Ava leaves and Ruth bumps into Michael on the way out and Michael apologizes and Ruth is surprised to see him and asks Michael"What are you doing here without my grand-daughter?"Michael tells Ruth"She stayed back at home.She became an agent to some other drivers as well as myself.That as well as Jamie."Ruth asks about Jamie and Michael responds"She and Bree have gotten closer.Jamie's really down these days after everything that's happened."Ruth understands and tells Michael"Send them my love."And as she walks out Michael asks her"Can I ask you for something?Ruth asks"What do you guys need Michael?"Michael tells Bree's grandmother"It's actually about my father."Ruth looks at him with caution and doesn't say a word.
  At Northbrook,Jack tells Winston"I'm not sure Father.I don't want to get between this war between you and my Mom.I want to stay out of it."Winston tells Jack"Your mother and I are getting a divorce and you're going to have to pick sides."Jack pleads"Don't make me do it Father.You know the side I'll choose."Winston bribes Jack"I'll sign you over your Trust Fund if you help me save Northbrook.Winston pleads"She wants to leave me on the street  and destroy The Hale Family Legacy.You have the best of both worlds but if you choose Ava and her family,you'll have a slim chance of getting what's yours."Jack gets frustrated and tells Winston"I don't know and leaves."Jack gets outside and receives a phone call from Ava and he asks his mother"Where are you?"Ava replies"Adam's Landing.Come see me."Jack accepts and leaves for the airport without telling Winston.
  Back at the ALPD,Rodney returns to cell and finds Xavier in the cell,waiting for him."Rodney warns Xavier"This will ruin anything you had with my wife."Xavier tells him"Ex wife."He looks at Rodney and tells him in a cold,quiet, threatening,tone"If Michael says a word Rodney...It won't look good for either of you."He shows Rodney his picture of Michael and Claudia that Xavier took the day before at FJR,and tells Rodney"Michael's career will be over at FJR and I'll finish you off after killing my daughter."Rodney asks Xavier"If you cared anything about her,you would have told her you were her father!"Xavier looks at Rodney and warns Rodney"She was my daughter.You're over Rodney."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 51. Busted

  At Northbrook,Brock Jr and Tommy arrives after being summoned by Winston.They walk in the study and Winston demands"Shut the door!"Tommy closes the door and Brock Jr cautiously asks Winston"What's bothering you Winston?"Winston snarks at them"The two of you are!Where's my company?"Brock Jr tries to assure Winston"Everything's going according to plan Winston."Winston is furious and calmly asks him"What happened to the lawyer I hired for you to help with the suit?"Brock Jr laughs and says"She was weak.I got someone in mind now that will follow along."Winston answers"Russell Marx?Nice try Junior.I hear it's snowing in Europe."Brock Jr gets scared as well as Tommy as Winston tells him"You decided to play by your rules and that wasn't wise.I am beginning to see what your father seen when he looked at you.A two-faced con-artist who's out for himself and someone who'd stab their own family in the back to get what they want."Brock Jr gets defensive and yells at Winston"Don't get hypocritical on me old man!Ava screwed you good and Xavier did the same to me.We both want the same thing."Winston looks at him with red in his eyes and he yells back"And did you get the rest of your family to back your plan Junior?Did you go down to talk to Jamie,who we both know would have backed this?"Brock Jr sneers"I know how to forge names Winston.Remember I am a con-artist."Winston rolls his eyes and he tells Brock Jr"You got one more week to get things rolling or else I'll see to it you pay for it."Brock Jr in a cocky tone asks"And what will you do?"Winston tells him"I'll turn you in to the ALPD for killing B.R."Brock Jr is scared and is silent.Meanwhile outside the door,Ava has arrived to Northbrook to deliver divorce papers to Winston and overhears Winston and Brock Jr's exchange and smiles telling herself"I'm about to kill myself a vulture and a old crow."She leaves the papers with the servant telling him"Tell him I'll be back.She leaves and Brock Jr and Tommy soon follow,with the look of defeat,headed back to Adam's Landing.
  Back in Adam's Landing,Michael meets up with Claudia at FJR and he asks Claudia"What's really going on Claudia?I've heard rumors that FJR is about to close its doors."Claudia looks at Michael and admits"I imagine you've also heard Frank has had some issues recently."Michael agrees and refers to his meeting with him a few days back.Claudia confides in Michael"Things aren't looking good for the team.We've had to get some outside help to keep things afloat."Michael asks Claudia"Who's helping you?"Claudia shakes her head and tells Michael"I can't say but if things don't get better,it may be wise if you start looking for a new team."Michael assures Claudia"Frank Jackson gave me a chance to prove myself on the track and I'm not going to abandon ship.This is all I have right now that I can count on."Claudia looks at Michael and tells him"Me too.Frank will appreciate your loyalty."Claudia notices something bothering Michael and asks him"What else is bothering you Michael?"Michael's silent for a moment and then tells Claudia"My family.My family's falling apart."
  At La Trattoria,a new italian restaurant that has opened in town,Cara and Pedro are having dinner and Cara asks Pedro"How's Beth doing with all that's happened?"Pedro looks at his daughter and tells her"She's the strongest woman I know.One of the things that attracts me to her."Cara tells Pedro"It's good that she has someone looking out for her like you."Pedro takes a deep breath and then confides in Cara"I need to talk to you about something concerning Beth."Cara tells her father"What is it father?"Pedro confides in Cara"I want you to keep your schedule clear.Beth may need you soon."Cara grows concerned and asks Pedro"What's the problem?Is it Xavier?"Pedro looks at Cara and tells her"I have a feeling Beth's going to be in trouble and she's going to need a good lawyer."Cara assures Pedro"I'm here.Keep me informed."Pedro gives her a hug and tells her"I will."Cara then leaves and on the way out she bumps into someone,and is very surprised to see it's Jared.Jared's shocked as well and both are speechless.They head off in seperate directions and Cara has a look of concern as well as Jared.
  At FJR,Michael's poured his heart to Claudia over what has happened concerning his family and Claudia assures him"Everything will work out.Just like everything will work out here."Michael and Claudia looks at each other and Claudia says to Michael in a uncertain tone"I hope I'm right."Michael tells her"I hope so too."They grab each other,exchanging a passioniate kiss and unknown to them,Xavier has arrived at FJR and sees them.He snaps a photo and saves it on his phone and walks out.
  Back at Northbrook,Winston's in his study when his servant tells him"Mr.Hale.Mrs.Hale dropped this off for you."The servant gives him the envelope and Winston opens it to find that Ava's filed for divorce.Winston gets angry and yells"She won't take Northbrook."He calls the servant back in the room and asks him in a calm,angry tone"Any word on where Ava was going?"The servant shakes his head and Winston takes a deep breath and thinks for a moment and realizes something.He pounds his fist into the desk yelling"Damnit Ava.You won't do this to me again!"Meanwhile on the plane flying back to Adam's Landing,Brock Jr and Tommy are talking strategy and Tommy asks his father"What are we going to do?"Brock Jr assures Tommy"I got a plan."Behind them,Ava sits,looking out the window and whispers to herself with a smirk"And your plan will fail too!"

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 50. Release

   It's a few hours later and Desi's at Lane's,hoping that work can keep her distracted over her confrontation with Sully earlier at the hospital.She gets her phone to call Xavier to check on him but gets no answer.Her worries grow after noticing something off with him over Bren's death.Sully comes into Desi's office unannounced and yells"This isn't over yet.Why didn't you tell me that bitch was my sister?"Desi tells Sully"I didn't know she was my daughter.I never meant to hurt your father."Sully warns Desi"I will find out the truth about this and just so we're clear,don't think this means you have a free pass at my father.Bren is dead and nothing connects the two of you!"Sully storms out before Desi gets a chance to respond and sits at her desk and once again makes a phone call to Xavier,once again getting no response.Sully meanwhile arrives at The Sunset Club and meets up with her grandmother and asks her"What's the story of Desi and my father?"Beth motions for her to sit down and tells Sully"It's a long story."Sully sits down and tells Beth"I'm listening."
  At the ALPD,Rodney comes into the visitation room to find Xavier and Country waiting for him.Rodney snarks at Xavier"I know why you're here.I didn't mean to kill her."Xavier's silent as Country stands next to him with his eyes glued to Rodney.Xavier quietly and coldly tells Rodney"I didn't find out until recently that Bren Gilham was my daughter.I will never be able to know her nor will I ever have the chance to meet my grand-child,because of you and your low-life friend."Rodney tells Xavier"I had no use for Christian.He was a thug and caused Bren alot of trouble."Xavier tells Rodney"So she replaced a thug with a low-life bum who'd rather stay in rat infested hotels and whore-houses?She didn't have much of a chance did she?"Rodney yells at Xavier"I loved Bren!I was going to get her out of that world and we were going to have a family!You didn't help things much having me black-balled from finding work."Xavier gets up and walks over to Rodney,points at Country and he goes outside and Xavier whispers in Rodney's ear"You were always a loser.Had I of known about Bren,Desi and I could have had a family of our own.But things change.Everyone has to pay for their errors."Country returns with two of his "friends".Xavier tells Rodney"Being who I am,I have alot of power in this town.I can build you up,and I can destroy you."Xavier walks out of the room and Country grabs Rodney,pinning him against the wall as Xavier's henchmen begin to savagely beat Rodney.Rodney cries for help but there's no response.Country tells Rodney"Nobody will save you.Take it like the man you claim you are."Country and the two henchmen beats Rodney repeatedly until he's unconscious,they then walk out of the room and the officers arrive,taking Rodney back to his cell.
   At the farm,Frank's in the living room,with a noticeable buzz and hears a voice.He turns around to see B.R's ghost,staring at him telling him"What a failure you've become.I don't even want to call you son."Frank yells at his father's spirit"I was always a failure to you.I'm a failure to everyone."B.R. looks at Frank and with a look of remorse tells him"I could have told you I was proud of you but then you'd slacked up."Frank yells back"The only person you ever cared about was Junior and his children,and my ex-wife."B.R. calmly tells Frank"You could take care of yourself Frankie,I never had to worry about you like I did with Junior and his clones."Frank cries to B.R."All I ever wanted was your approval Daddy!"B.R. tells his son"I'm proud of what you've accomplished in your career,but you are about to lose it all if you don't pull yourself together."Frank screams"I"M NOT ADDICTED TO THE PILLS!"B.R. tells his son"Don't lie to yourself.One thing I know is that my son Frank Jackson is a winner and he doesn't fall.Pick yourself up son."B.R. disappears and Frank looks around the room at his trophies and begins to break down.He grabs his pill bottle and throws it across the room and falls to the ground and cries.He realizes he has a problem and pulls out his phone to call Claudia,but gets no response.Ruth comes in the house and sees Frank and Frank looks at her with tears in his eyes and says"Help Me Mama."Ruth grabs him and holds him and assures him"Everything will be ok son."
   Xavier's returned to Hell Hill and Bobby's waiting for him.Xavier tells Bobby"I want to be alone."Bobby tells Xavier"Brock Jr's found a new lawyer."Xavier asks him"Who is it!"Bobby tells Xavier"Russell Marx."Xavier tells Bobby"They will regret this!"Bobby leaves and Xavier goes to the library,shutting the door behind him.He pours himself a drink and sits in his chair,staring into space,thinking about everything that's happened.He looks at his phone to notice Desi's called him and he throws the phone across the room.He then breaks down in his chair and mourns the loss of the daughter he never knew and he hears a voice telling him"You don't have to do this by yourself."He wipes his eyes to see Sully standing at the door and Xavier cries"I never knew Princess.I never wanted to hurt you."Beth's also there and Beth and Sully holds Xavier as he grieves.At Lane's,Desi's grieving also then gets a phone call.She answers the phone and tells the person on the other line"Do you know where she is?"She gets her answer and hangs up her phone and says to herself"What am I going to do?"

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 49: Agony

   It's the next morning and at City Hospital,Xavier and Desi returns to check on Bren,who's on life support with no chance of survival after being shot twice by Rodney and Christian.They come into her room and notice Bren's gone.Xavier asks the nurse"Where is she?"The nurse replies"She died last night."Both Xavier and Desi looks at the nurse with a look of anger and Desi reminds the nurse"The family are the ones who makes that decision."The nurse tells them"The patient's uncle came here and made that decision."Desi breaks down in tears and Xavier holds her and Desi cries"I will never forgive myself for not raising her myself.If I'd kept her,all of our lives would have been so much different."Xavier holds her and doesn't say a word."Xavier tells her"I'm going to talk to Mother and find out more."Desi wants to go as well but Xavier gently tells her"Let me talk to her.She did everything she could to save her."Xavier heads to Beth's office and Desi sits in the chair by the Bed,puts her hands over her eyes and mourns the loss of the daughter she never knew.Xavier holds in his emotions and makes a text,texting"You owe me a favor."
  At Hell Hill,Jared walks into the bedroom and wakes Sully up with a kiss and she awakens to find he's brought her breakfast and a present.Sully smiles and compliments him"I'm the luckiest girl in the whole world to have a man like you."Jared tells Sully"Open your gift first."Sully opens it to find a key."She asks him"What's this key to?"Jared tells her"Your father's giving us his penthouse downtown.He told me it was his wedding present to us."Sully smiles and gives Jared a kiss and tells him"That's a surprise.I'll have to thank him later."Sully gets the remote to turn on the television and the news is on and they listen on as the newsman reads"Last night Bren Gilham,long lost daughter of Xavier Jackson and Desi Lane was announced dead this morning after being shot twice by fiancee and estranged husband of Desi Lane,Rodney Barr and her husband Christian Gilham after walking into a confrontation between the two men."Sully turns the TV off and looks at Jared and asks him"Did you know about this?"Jared answers her"I'm just as shocked as you are."Sully is angry and gets out of bed and yells at Jared"Desi Lane's long lost child was my sister!And it was that bitch Bren Gilham!"Jared tells his wife"Maybe that was what your father was going to tell you last night at dinner?"Sully gets dressed and tells Jared"I'm going down to the office and get to the bottom of this!"Jared offers to come along but Sully declines the offer telling Jared"I'm handling this one on my own!"She leaves and Jared heads out as well,following Sully,worried about the toll this revelation could take on her after what she's been through as well as the fact she's pregnant.
   In Beth's office,Xavier walks in and Beth's at her desk and Xavier tells her"Bren's dead."Beth gets furious and tells her son"I didn't tell them to take her off life support Xavier."Xavier believes his mother and Beth calls Pedro,asking him"Who gave the orders to take Bren Gilham off of life support?"She gets the answer and hangs up the phone and tell Xavier"Her Uncle was called and gave the order."Xavier is puzzled and asks Beth"Where's her adoptive parents?"Beth tells him"They left when she was a child and she was raised by her Uncle."Beth then asks"How's Desi handling all of this?"Xavier tells his mother"How would you expect her to be handling this?Her emotions are all over the place."Beth asks Xavier"How are you dealing with this?"Xavier looks at his mother and doesn't say a word.He is very shaken by everything and Beth grabs him in a hug and tells her son"This is all my fault son.I should have never kept this from you."Xavier tells Beth"I understand why you did what you did Mother.I just wish I knew now what I knew then."Beth tells Xavier"I made a mistake that I'll never be able to take back and I'll never forgive myself for it.But whatever you or Desi needs,I'm here for you."Xavier tells Beth"Give Desi some space.I'll take care of her.You just be here for me."He walks out of the room and Beth sits at her desk and cries.
   At the ICU,Desi walks out of Bren's room and overhears a conversation at the nurses station.The nurses are talking about Bren's death and Desi hears something that enrages her.She yells at them"You did WHAT!"The nurses tell Desi"Why should you care that the world knows.Should everyone have pity because the daughter you didn't want is dead?"Desi grabs the nurse and hisses"I will see to it all of you lose your jobs over this!Mark my words."Xavier returns and pulls Desi off the nurse and asks them"What the hell is going on?"Desi tells Xavier"This woman just made some money off of our tragedy."The TV's on and the story airs once again and Xavier gets infuriated and yells"Who told the press about this?"Neither nurse admits it but both has a look of guilt.Xavier coldly tells them"I will see to it that both of you pay for this!"He writes down their names and tells Desi"I haven't told Sully about Bren yet."Sully storms in the ICU and yells at Xavier and Desi"So Bren Gilham was my sister?Oh my god!"

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 48. Trials And Tragedy

  At City Hospital,two people arrive in the ER.Pedro's there as the paramedic tells him"Dr.Del Mar,we have one fatality and one barely alive."Pedro rushes into the triage to see Christian's lifeless body and Bren,who's barely clinging to life after being shot twice,in the back,and in the stomach.Pedro looks up and takes a deep breath,and tells the nurse"Save the girl.You're job's on the line."Pedro runs to Beth's office.He arrives and Beth asks Pedro"What's wrong?"Pedro looks at Beth and tells her"Bren's been shot."They both head to the ER.
  Meanwhile at the Motor Lodge,Rodney's sitting on the floor,trying to wrap his head around what's just happened.There's a knock at the door.Rodney yells"Go Away!"Michael comes in the room and notices the pool of blood on the floor.He asks his father in a concerned tone"What happened?"Rodney tells him"Bren may have died to protect me."Rodney breaks down and cries as Michael consoles him.
  At the farm,Frank's in the living room,passed out in his chair when Ruth lets herself inside.She looks at Frank with disappointment and says somberly"I'd expect this from Brock Jr or Jamie,but I'd never thought I'd see this with you."Frank awakens and slurs"What are you talking about?"Ruth grabs the bottle of pills off the table next to Frank's chair and yells"These!Is this what Junior's holding over you?Is this why you're about to lose everything you care about?"Frank is silent and is fuming with anger as his mother tears into him"Words cannot express how disappointed I am at you.I know things have been hard but this is not the way to handle your problems.You need to check into rehab tonight!"Ruth gives Frank the phone and he throws it across the room,mumbling"I don't need no damn rehab Mama.I'm just fine."Ruth shakes her head in disgust and says"If you don't get help,you'll lose everything you care about and those that care about you."Frank is in denial and Ruth slaps him.Frank tells Ruth"Are you going to disown me like you did Jamie?"Ruth tells him"You need help son."She leaves and Frank looks at the pills and tries to tell himself"I don't have a problem."Meanwhile outside,Ruth looks up and prays"Please save my family.Save them before it's too late."
  Back at the hospital,Beth and Pedro arrives in the ER and Beth is shocked to see the extent of Bren's injuries.The nurse yells"Her vitals are dropping."Beth asks Pedro"What's her chances?"Pedro tells her"She's lost alot of blood as well as the baby she was carrying."Beth wipes the tears from her eyes and the nurse asks her"Who do we need to call?Her family should be here."Beth tells the nurse"I'll handle that.Put her on life support now!"The nurse reminds Beth"Only a patient's family or the patient thereself  can make a decision."Beth grabs the nurse by the arm and sternly states"I'm her grandmother,and this is my hospital!If you want a job,do as I say."The nurse follows orders as Pedro takes Beth out into the hall and Beth cries"She can't die without knowing her parents.I won't let that happen."Pedro consoles her and asks her"Are you up to calling Xavier or Desi?"Beth tells him"I'll call them.I've got to make things right with my son."She leaves for her office and Pedro watches over Bren as the staff preps her for life-support.
  Meanwhile At The Motor Lodge,Michael asks Rodney about what happened and Rodney tells him"Christian was here when I returned,we got into a huge argument over Bren and he pulled a gun on me.I pulled mine out and aimed at him and then Bren came in the room...."Rodney stops and Michael asks"Did you accidentally shoot her?"Rodney falls down and cries"Oh my god son,What have I done?"The police arrives and they read Rodney his rights as he's arrested for the murder of Christian Gilham and for shooting Bren Gilham."Michael begs his father to call an attorney.Rodney stops Michael and tells his son"I did this Michael.It's time I owe up for what I've done."Rodney's carried to jail and Michael makes a phone call.
  Beth returns to the ER and Pedro asks her"Did you call them?"Beth nods her head and the nurse tells Beth and Pedro"She won't make it.Beth tells the nurse"I know that!She deserves to meet her parents before she dies."Outside the ER,Xavier and Desi looks through the window at Bren and Desi  asks Xavier"If she dies,I won't forgive myself or Beth."Desi breaks down and cries and Xavier consoles her,telling her"Mother's not perfect but she'll do what she has to do to save her."He consoles Desi as Beth walks out and tells them in a somber tone"She doesn't have long left.Tell her.For all of us."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 47. Homecomings

  At Chantel's,Xavier and Desi both looks at Rodney and Desi tells Rodney"We want to warn her about you.Once a cheat,always a cheat."Xavier tries to contain his laughter and Rodney gets angry and asks them"What are you really keeping from her?"Xavier tells Rodney"That's it.Now leave or I'll have you carried out!"Rodney huffs out and Desi sighs"Close call.He shouldn't be the one to tell her about us being her parents.That's something we should do."Xavier asks Desi"How do you want to tell her?"Desi tells Xavier"I'll get back to you on that."Desi heads back to Lane's and Xavier takes a look at the paper when someone taps him on the shoulder.He turns around to see Sully,and Xavier grabs her in a hug and tells her"Welcome Home.I notice you've gained weight."Sully looks at Xavier and tells him with a laugh"You don't miss anything do you Daddy?'Xavier smiles and asks her"So you decided to go ahead and have the child?"Sully takes a deep breath and tells her father"Jared and I discussed it and I just couldn't do it."Xavier tells her"You'll be a great mother.I just hope you know it won't be easy to have a career and raise a child without some help."Sully tells Xavier"Jared supports this and he's offered to play House-Husband when I return to the working world."Xavier asks"House-Husband?"Sully shows Xavier a huge diamond ring on her finger and tells Xavier"We eloped."Xavier is silent.
   Bren returns to Percy's and Sassy's waiting for her and cuts to the chase,asking Bren"Where did you go?"Bren quickly answers"Rodney's sick.I had to check on him."Sassy rolls her eyes and tells Bren"You should know if you walk out on the clock,that means you quit."Bren gets annoyed and tells Sassy"I know the rules Sassy!It won't happen again!"Sassy tells her"Good.By the way,someone left you some roses while you were out."Bren is surprised and takes a look at them noticing a letter attached telling her"To my beautiful lady.I have something waiting for you.See you tonight."Bren smiles and tells Sassy"Isn't he so thoughtful?Sassy sighs in frustration and agrees with her"Everyone should be so lucky."Sassy points to the clock and tells Bren"It looks like you can find out your surprise now."Bren walks out with stars in her eyes and a bit of excitement.Meanwhile at The Motor Lodge,Rodney comes into he and Bren's room and finds Christian there,sitting at the table with his gun on the table.Rodney asks Christian"How the hell did you get in here?"Christian answers"I picked the lock."Rodney angrily tells Christian"Get out of here or else I'll call the police."Christian reaches for his gun and tells Rodney in a cold,calculated tone"Not without my wife."
   Desi returns to Lane's and when she walks in the office to find Michael waiting on her.Desi yells"Mikey?"Michael yells back"I'm home Mom."She gives him a huge hug and she tells him"I've missed you so much.Where's Bree?"Michael tells his mother"She's back home with Jamie.I've come home to check on Frank and you."Desi tells Michael"Your father and I are over.I told him one more time and it was over between us."Michael asks Desi"Who is she?"Desi is silent and tries to hold back her emotions.Michael notices and asks his mother"What's wrong Mom?"Desi tells her son"Remember what I told you years ago about the child I gave up for adoption?"Michael nods his head and says to Desi"What does that have to do with Dad?"Desi tells Michael"The girl that's carrying your future brother or sister is Xavier and I's daughter."Michael is shocked and asks once again"Who is she Mom?"Desi tells Michael"Bren Gilham."Michael gives his mother a hug and asks her"Does Bren know you're her mother or Xavier's her father?"Desi answers"We haven't told her."Michael looks at Desi and tells her"Mom,you have to tell her the truth.You always told me that honesty was the best policy.She needs to know."Desi agrees but tells Michael"I know son.I think it's time I do tell her or else I won't have any peace."Michael gives Desi a hug and assures her"I know you'll do the right thing."Desi looks at him and changes the subject,asking him"Where are you staying while you're in town?"Michael responds"The Sunset Club."Desi looks at him and tells him"You need to check out and come home.If you're here,you're staying with me!"Michael smiles and gives Desi a hug and tells her"See you at home Mom."Desi smiles back and Michael leaves.Desi picks up her phone and calls Bren,she gets her voicemail and hangs up the phone.She then texts Xavier,telling him"I'm ready to tell her."
  Back at Chantel's, Xavier's very surprised with what Sully's just revealed and cautiously asks her"That was fast.Do you know what marriage means?"Sully responds"I love Jared and he loves me.I've never felt this way before."Xavier shakes his head and tells his daughter"I think you're moving too fast but you learn by taking chances.I'm here for the two of you."Xavier gives Sully a hug and tells her"I just want you to understand,although you're grown and now a woman,you'll always be my little girl."Sully smiles and tells Xavier"I'm never going anywhere."Xavier tells her"I''ll see you tonight.I want to talk to you about something."Sully says"Ok."and leaves to meet Jared back at Hell Hill."Xavier takes a look at his phone to find Desi's text and asks himself"How am I going to tell Sully that Bren's her sister."He looks up and heads out to meet Desi at Lane's.
  At the Motor Lodge,Rodney is angry and pulls out his pistol and points it at Christian,yelling"Bren's moved on and I suggest you do the same!"Christian yells back at Rodney"How do you know that child's yours?Did the whore take a DNA test?"Rodney yells at Christian"I know the kid is mine.My child will never call you daddy."Christian snarks"I don't think the kid will ever get the chance to call you Dad.Not on my watch.I'll see to that!"Christian aims his gun at Rodney and tells Rodney"Bren's all I have and I'll be damned if you're gonna take her from me.If I can't have her,nobody will have her."Christian aims at Rodney and Rodney tells Christian"I'm telling you for the last time,GET OUT!"Christian snarks"Make me old man."Rodney aims his gun at Christian and Bren walks into the room and Christian aims at Rodney and Bren yells"No!"Both fire and Bren falls to the floor.