Daylight And Darkness: Episode 83. The Meeting

   At Hell Hill,Jared and Beth return with Sully as Xavier,Leigh,and Cecelia's been waiting for them.Sully tells Jared"I want to go back home.I'm not up to visiting."Xavier tells his daughter"I told Jared to bring you here.You need help Princess."Sully looks around at everyone and assures them"I'm not crazy.I want that bitch to pay for what she did!"Jared looks at Sully with tears and tells his wife"You are breaking down.I've seen this in the past.You need to deal with your issues."Sully gets angry and yells at everyone"Am I crazy because I am in mourning?Am I crazy because I tried to kill someone I know everyone in this room hates?"Xavier assures Sully"Desi's about to go away for a long time.I'll see to that.Trust me when I tell you that because when it comes to my family,I'll move mountains to take their troubles away."Beth walks over to her grand-daughter and tells her"I called the hospital and there's a wing devoted to mental health and you will get the help you need and I'm on call whenever you need me."Sully turns the offer down and bluntly tells them"I will not go to an asylum!I'm not crazy damnit!I want my baby!"Jared looks at Xavier and Beth and he then tells Sully"If you don't go on your own,I'm checking you in myself.I will not watch you destroy yourself."Leigh and Cecelia tells Sully"We're all here for you,all we want is for you to get the help you need."Xavier then tells his daughter"You got a lot of things going for you.You have a lot to look forward to when you get out.You won.Now take care of you."Sully cries to her family"I may have won the war,but I lost my son.I don't think I can get over that."Sully tries to leave and Jared stops her.He looks at his wife with tears and says"I have already filed the papers.You are going tonight or I will have to leave."Xavier holds on to Leigh as Cecelia stands by and Beth tells her Granddaughter"I got everything arranged Sully.Desi won't ever hurt you again."Leigh tells her"You're not doing this alone."The family holds Sully as she looks at her Father and tearfully asks him"Why me?"Xavier looks at Sully and tells her with tears in his eyes"Sometimes things happen that nobody can control,but survival is key.Princess,you are a survivor and you will only be stronger from this."He holds her and gives her a kiss and tells her"Remember,you're my daughter.You are a Jackson."Sully smiles at him as Leigh gives her a hug as does Cecelia.Jared and Beth takes Sully to City Hospital,where she will admitted to get help for her issues.Xavier tells his Mother"Take care of her."Beth wipes a tear from her son's eye and says softly"She will be fine."They leave and Xavier goes to the study as Leigh and Cecelia are in the living room.Cecelia asks her Mother"Shouldn't he go with Sully?"Leigh hugs her and says"He needs some time alone."In the study,Xavier sits at his desk and cries for his daughter and makes a phone call,telling them"See to it she stays locked up.Deny bail."He hangs up and looks at B.R's portrait and says"Take care of my daughter."
  Meanwhile,Michael has returned home to find the locks changed.Burt answers the door and tells Michael"You're evicted.I'm having your belongings packed and sent to you.I don't like to live with trashy people."Michael gets angry and yells at Burt"You are working for Xavier,seeing to it my family's destroyed."Burt pulls out Rachel's book and laughs at Michael"From what I've read so far,you guys have done a fine job destroying things on your own."Michael punches Burt and Burt wipes his face and warns Michael"That was a bad decision to make.I could have let you stay but you ruined it."Burt gives Michael a suitcase and tells him"Let me know where you're crashing so I can send your things to you.Get out of my house."Burt closes the door and locks it and Michael shakes his head in anger and heads to The Sunset Club to rent a room for the night.Inside the house,Burt sits down on the couch and goes through a box of Rachel's belongings from her childhood.He calls Rachel but it goes to voicemail.He finds a diary in the box and begins to read it.He comes across something and has a look of horror and says"That's the secret she never told me."He sees a picture on the wall of Desi and Rodney and walks over and pulls the picture from the wall and smashes it on the floor.
  As for Rachel,she's met up with Jack at The Sunset Club and Jack notices some tension and asks Rachel"I take it things didn't go well with my Mom?"Rachel sighs in frustration and has a flashback to her conversation with Ava earlier and tells Jack"She knows I'm pregnant."Jack is upset and tells Rachel,shaking his head"She overheard us last night."Rachel gets upset and tells Jack"I told her the truth.She knows it could be Xavier's child."Jack warns Rachel"You should have stayed quiet."Rachel gets frustrated and tells Jack"It'd come out eventually."Meanwhile at The Exposer,Aretha is in her office as Ava arrives and Ava asks Aretha"Did you know anything about Rachel Lane being pregnant?"Aretha is shocked and tells Ava"I didn't know.Are you for real?"Ava yells frantically"Hell yes it's real!She admitted it to me.And the tramp doesn't even know who's the father!"Aretha tells her friend"Calm down Ava.We know she seduced Xavier and I imagine she has slept with Jack."Ava rolls her eyes and huffs"Don't remind me of that one.I know Jack isn't the father and this is the last thing Xavier needs."Aretha advises Ava"Don't do anything rash.Rachel does hold stock in Class and you funded her book,which is a best-seller.Before you start to plot,find out for sure who's the father."Ava tells Aretha"My family is going through hell,I don't want anymore pain added to what's already been caused."Aretha asks Ava about Ruth and Ava responds"Mama's fine.She sure doesn't need to know anything."Aretha then gets a text and shows it to Ava and Ava reads it,finding out about her niece Sully's attempt to murder Desi and the outcome.Ava warns Aretha"Keep this to yourself and worry about seeing what you can get out of Rachel.I'm going to check on my brother."Aretha gives Ava a hug and assures her"I plan to twist this into Sully's favor.And I'll find out what's up with Rachel."Ava leaves and Aretha leaves a text for Rachel and gets a call from Willie.Aretha tells her Mother"I'm finishing up,I'll be home shortly."Aretha makes a text to a source at the ALPD and heads home.
  Back at Hell Hill,Xavier comes out of his study and tells Leigh and Cecelia"Mother has called me,Sully's been admitted.It will be good for her and I hope she gets well."Leigh assures him"Beth won't let anything happen to our daughter."Cecelia asks"When can she have visitors?"Xavier tells her"She needs some time to get over everything and Mother will be checking on her often as will I and Jared."Cecelia asks"What can I do to help?"Xavier tells Cecelia and Leigh"I want both of you to stay silent in regards to Winston being alive.That will go a long way for Sully to get well again."Leigh and Cecelia agrees and Ava walks in and asks about Sully.Xavier fills Ava in and tells her his plan.Ava agrees to stay silent about Winston and tells Xavier"Sully's been through hell and she deserves some happiness and justice."Xavier agrees and Ava gives her brother a hug and heads home.As Ava is walking out she runs into Beth and tells her"I need to tell you something."Beth is curious and knows that something's up due to the seriousness of Ava's tone and Ava tells Beth"I'll tell you in the morning."Ava leaves and Beth is suspicious and heads inside.Jared meanwhile returns to The Penthouse and looks around and thinks of Sully.He goes to the bedroom and sits on the bed and thinks of his wife and prays"Take care of my wife."He sees Sully's designs on the dresser and smells her scent in the room and lays down on the bed and cries for his wife.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 82. The Storm

   At The Penthouse,Jared,Xavier,Cecelia,Leigh are scared and worried about Sully and Jared tells everyone"I think I know where she is?"Xavier looks at Jared and says"Do you think?"He finishes his sentence and adds"She's went to see Desi.She isn't well."Jared tells them in a tone of fear and sadness"She's losing it over what has happened.She can't handle this."Xavier tries to assure him"I understand Jared.Let's just pray she isn't doing what I'm thinking."Meanwhile,back in Desi's bedroom,Sully comes out of the closet and points the razor blade at Desi with a look of anger and rage and quietly in a angry tone says to her"You don't deserve to breathe after what you've done."Desi tries to tell Sully"It was an accident.I had no intentions of hurting you."Sully angrily pushes Desi on the bed,pinning her and Sully aims the razor blade and shrieks"All you have ever done is hurt my family and it's done now."Desi pushes Sully off forcefully and warns Sully"Killing me will only make your problems worse.Sully gets up and aims again and angrily yells"My little boy's dead because of you and your selfish needs.Nobody would miss you."Desi backs up towards the phone and Sully sees it and angrily walks over and grabs Desi's wrist and yells"Bad idea."Downstairs,Michael comes home from FJR,and hears Desi's yell.Michael goes upstairs and walks in the room and grabs Sully from behind and restrains her as Desi calls the ALPD.
  At City Hospital,Beth is taken back from what Frank has admitted to her and tells Frank"I still love you.But not the way you'd like it to be."Frank tells his ex-wife"I know I made my mistakes and I didn't give you what you really deserved.I apologize for that."Beth is stunned but she sadly tells Frank"What we had is gone.I'm not who I was when I was married to you.We're different people."Frank is sad from Beth's response and says to her calmly"There's alot between us still.You've proved that over and over since you and Xavier have returned to town."Beth replies"I love everyone in the family with the exception of Jamie and Junior,I don't see us ever reuniting Frank.I'm sorry."Frank tells her"I deserve that Beth after the way I did you.But never say never.You should know that from Xavier and Leigh."Beth laughs and looks at Frank and Beth and Frank holds Beth's hand and says softly"I'm always here for you Beth.Never forget that."He goes back to Ruth's room and Beth walks back to her desk and doesn't say anything and is silent until getting a text from Xavier,informing her on Sully and Beth leaves to check on her family.
  Back at The Penthouse,Jared,Xavier,Leigh,Cecelia and Winston are waiting,trying to figure out what to do in regards to Sully.Xavier gets a phone call as does Jared and the both have a look of dread.Xavier looks at his son in law and Jared looks at him.Leigh asks them"Was that about Sully?"Xavier calmly tells them"Sully's in jail."Jared adds"She attempted to kill Desi."Leigh is upset and is scared for her daughter and Xavier holds her and assures her"Sully will be ok.This will be over with very soon I promise."Jared heads to the ALPD and Xavier tells him"I'll be there shortly."Jared leaves and Xavier tells Leigh and Cecelia"I want you two to stay here in case Mother comes by and keep her here."Leigh agrees as does Cecelia and Winston asks Xavier"What am I going to do?"Xavier tells Winston"You're going with me.We need to talk."Winston and Xavier leaves and Cecelia asks her Mother"What's Xavier and Winston up to?"Leigh tells her daughter"If memory serves me,he's planning something."Cecelia cautiously says"Whatever it is,I have a feeling I'm going to find out why they call the family estate Hell Hill."Leigh tells her"Xavier has his ways."Outside The Penthouse,Xavier tells Winston"You're going to to Hell Hill and I want you to stay there until I return."Winston asks Xavier"Play dead?"Xavier tells him"Yes."
  At the ALPD,Sully has been arrested after attempting to murder Desi.Desi and Michael follow behind and Sully is silent and sees Jared waiting for his wife when she is brought in,handcuffed and awaiting booking.Jared rushes to his wife and he asks his wife on the verge of tears asks Sully"What possessed you to try to kill Desi?"Xavier is also at Sully's side and advises her"Stay quiet."Jared stays at Sully's side as Xavier walks to the desk where Desi is preparing to press charges against Sully with Michael at her side.Xavier interrupts and tells Desi sternly"We need to talk!"Michael looks at Xavier and Desi tells Xavier"She's going to pay dearly for this X."Xavier warns Desi"My daughter is not well and I strongly suggest you drop your plan and go home."Desi yells"Or what?Are you threatening me Xavier?"Michael warns Xavier"Don't even think of hurting my Mom again you ruthless bastard!"Xavier looks at Michael and tells him"It's best you stay the hell out of this!"Xavier tells Desi calmly"My daughter has some issues and she needs help.This too will backfire for you."Desi asks Xavier angrily"I should let Sully get away free from what she tried to do."Xavier reminds Desi"You're in trouble yourself with murdering Winston."Bobby arrives and Desi hisses at Xavier"I don't give a damn about how much money you've donated to the ALPD.Justice will be served."Meanwhile,the officer takes Sully to get her mugshot and booking,and Desi tells Xavier"I'll be pressing charges."Xavier tells Desi"And you will regret this dearly you selfish bitch."Michael tries to punch Xavier and Jared grabs his arm and Xavier tells Bobby"Don't let my daughter go to jail."Xavier looks at Desi coldly and tells her"If Sully pays for this,you will be done for!I promise that."Desi presses charges and Bobby tells the officers"I want a hearing immediately."Xavier walks outside and makes a few texts and returns and tells Desi"If you drop the charges,I'll call the bank and have your account unlocked."Desi looks at him and says"I will get back what's mine.I'm not dropping the charges."Xavier quietly walks up to Desi and threatens her"You've lost the war.That's a FACT!"Xavier leaves and Michael asks his Mother"What is Xavier planning to do?"Desi is silent and the officers bring Sully back into the room and Jared assures his wife"Everything will be fine Sully."Bobby tells Jared and Sully"This will be over very soon.I've just called a judge who's an acquaintance of mine,this will be dismissed."Desi walks over and tells them"Only when you give me back my life."
   Beth arrives at The Penthouse and Leigh and Cecelia fills her in on what has happened between Sully and Desi.Beth is horrified and tells them"Desi won't get away from this.Xavier will see to that!"Cecelia goes to the other room and makes a phone call to Chant and it instantly goes to voicemail."Cecelia gets suspicious.Meanwhile Beth leaves for the ALPD and Leigh calls for Cecelia and she comes into the room.Leigh tells her daughter"Sully's going to need all the support she can get."Cecelia assures her Mother"I'm here Mom."Leigh gives Cecelia a hug.At Hell Hill,Xavier has returned and Country has arrived to the house and Winston asks Xavier"What's next."Xavier tells Country"Enjoy the island life for awhile."Xavier tells Winston"You are leaving town and you're going to stay dead.She will regret this action."Winston tells Xavier"What about Northbrook?"Xavier assures him"Everything's set in motion.Nobody will say a word about this."Winston and Country heads for the airport and Xavier makes a phone call to Bobby.
   At the ALPD,Desi and Michael are still there as Sully's been taken to her cell.The officer tells Desi and Michael to go home."Desi yells"I am going to see to it she pays for this."Bobby looks at Desi and warns her"You need to leave Desi."In the visitation room,Jared's pacing the floor,scared for his wife,knowing her mental state and receives a text from Xavier telling him to "Stay quiet" about Winston.Jared agrees and the jailer arrives to take Jared back to see Sully.Back in the lobby,Desi and Michael awaits any word on what's to come.Bobby walks into the room after talking to the Police Chief and an officer arrives with handcuffs to arrest Desi."Michael is outraged and asks"My Mom is innocent."The officer tells him"Your Mom has also violated her probation."Desi is arrested and Beth walks in with a smile on her face as she sees Desi being booked and taken to her cell.Michael yells to everyone"This isn't right!"An officer escorts him out as Bobby and Beth watches on.The Police Chief tells Bobby and Beth"Sully can go home.But she will have to get some help with her issues."Beth hugs Bobby and is thankful and Beth asks"So does this mean Sully won't be charged with attempted murder.?"Bobby tells Beth"We made a deal.It's all going to work out."Sully comes into the lobby,holding onto Jared and Beth gives her a hug and they head out of the ALPD for Hell Hill.Bobby calls Xavier,who's at Hell Hill with Leigh,and Cecelia who's just returned and tells them the news.Xavier thanks Bobby and hangs up and he tells Leigh and Cecelia"She's coming home."Leigh hugs Xavier and tells him"How did you do it?"Xavier smiles at her and Cecelia and tells them"I have my ways."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 81. Clouds

   It's a rainy morning in Adam's Landing as Country stops at Hell Hill with Ava and Winston answers the door.Ava is shocked and asks Winston suspiciously,with her hand in her purse"Why are you here Winston?"Xavier walks into the living room and tells his sister"Don't worry sis.It's all under control.Xavier tells Winston and Country"Take Ava down to the creek."Ava reminds Xavier of the rain and Xavier laughs"It's worth getting your high heels muddy sis."Ava looks at her brother and tells him with caution"I trust you."They head to the creek as Xavier walks into the kitchen and finds that Leigh is awake.Leigh asks Xavier"What was Chant Hale's father doing here?"Xavier tells Leigh"We're making a business deal.He and I have made a truce regarding Foodstar."Leigh asks Xavier"What are you planning to do with Foodstar?"Xavier smiles and says"It's going to belong to our son in law and it will offer more security to Sully as well."Leigh looks at him and asks him"Wasn't Winston Hale dead?"Xavier jokes"More like a rebirth."Xavier gives Leigh a kiss and heads out.Leigh gets a phone call from Cecelia and tells her daughter"Stay there and I'll be over later."Down in the Storm Shelter,Winston,Country,and Ava arrive and Ava sees Chant and Jamie's legs chained to the floor and Ava has a evil grin and laughs"This is perfect."Jamie and Chant are silent and cold and gives Ava,Winston,and Country a evil glare and Chant tells his father"Old man,you will regret this!"Xavier walks in with a briefcase and tells Jamie and Chant coldly and quick to the point"Both of you are going to pay for the pain you've caused."He then pulls out a piece of paper and tells Chant"Ready to make your decision?"Chant is silent and Ava looks at Jamie and smiles,telling her"I feel better knowing you're getting what's coming to you."Ava gives Xavier and Country a hug and walks out,headed to Class and Xavier tells Chant and Jamie"Do or die time."
   At City Hospital,Ruth has awaken to find Beth asleep in the chair by the bed.Ruth smiles as there's a knock at the door.Beth wakes up and looks at Ruth and answers the door to see Frank.Frank comes into the room and gives his Mother a hug and asks her"How are you feeling this morning?"Ruth tells her son"I feel better."Ruth asks Beth and Frank"Where's Ava and Jamie?"Frank tells her"Ava went to the store.I had a talk with them last night.I hope it can bring everyone some peace."Beth tells Frank and Ruth"I'm going to get some coffee.I'll leave the two of you alone."Beth smiles at them and walks out.Frank smiles back and Ruth notices something in Frank's eye and asks her son"You still love Beth don't you Frank?"Frank looks at his Mother and shrugs"Only thankful she's here."Ruth looks at her son and warns him softly"I may be in the hospital,but I know love when I see it."Frank is silent and Ruth tells Frank"I want to watch the morning news.Go have coffee with Beth."Frank asks his Mother"Are you sure Mama?"Ruth tells him jokingly"If you don't,I'll tell the nurses you're bothering me and have them throw you out."Frank gives her a kiss and heads to the cafeteria.Ruth turns on the TV and says to herself with a laugh"He's never stopped loving her.He can't fool me."
   At Class,Rachel has arrived at Ava's office and finds her mother waiting in Ava's chair.Desi asks her daughter angrily"What in the hell is your problem you ungrateful brat?Writing that damn book and these?"Desi opens a box and inside are the pacifier,baby rattle,and a stuffed toy."Desi tells her daughter coldly"You have done unrepairable damage to me Rachel.Words cannot express my feelings for you."Rachel calmly tells her Mother"I didn't send you anything in the box.I haven't considered you anything since you called me a liar and disowned me."Desi quickly snarks"You only wanted attention Rachel!You are a pathological liar."Rachel has a flashback and shrieks"You have one interest and that is you and what you can control.You live in your own world and that's all that matters to you.If I or Michael doesn't live up to your high standards then you have nothing for us.I'm not weak like you."Desi tells Rachel"What happened in the past should have stay there.Your book is trash and if you want to battle me,then game on!"Desi walks out and Rachel is upset as she has another flashback and says to herself somberly,on the verge of tears"You should have believed me."Ava arrives and sees Rachel and asks her"Did your Mother upset you?"Rachel gains her composure and tells Ava"Mother's upset about the book."Rachel then changes the subject to work and Ava tells Rachel"You're not here because of work Rachel.You're here because I'm want to know something."Rachel asks her"What do you want to know?"Ava calmly responds"The father of that child you're carrying."Rachel is taken back and is stunned and Ava adds"I heard you and my son discussing it last night."Rachel is shocked and doesn't respond.Ava asks Rachel"Do you know who it is?"Rachel looks at Ava with a look of defeat and quietly says"I think so."
   Back at the Storm Shelter,Country stands by Winston and Xavier with his rifle pointed at Chant and Jamie as Winston tears into his son"I was locked in this hell and you were going to leave me here to die?After everything I've done for you?"Chant angrily tells his father"I want what's mine.I built Foodstar to where it was before your best friend stole it from us!"Xavier tells Chant"It was a gift Chant.You will never have it back again I assure you nor will Winston."Jamie asks Xavier"Why am I locked down here?What have I done to deserve this?"Xavier tells his sister"You know damn well why you're here!Jamie yells at Xavier"I haven't done anything to you!"Xavier tells him"You have done enough harm to this family Jamie and you will pay for your actions."Winston tells his son coldly"You are going to leave town and never come back again!"Xavier tells Jamie the same thing and she yells at him"I'm going nowhere unless you pay for my plastic surgery."Xavier quickly tells her in a cold tone"The only thing I'll pay for is a one-way ticket out of town.You deserved what you got!"Winston meanwhile tells Chant"If you sign this paper,you'll live.Otherwise I won't stop Xavier from killing you."Chant starts to cry and says to Winston"You mean that Daddy?"Winston slaps him hard and tells him"Be a man Chant.I have no sympathy for you.Sign the damn paper or you'll be dead!"Chant signs the paper and Winston gives it to Xavier and tells him"It's your call now."Winston leaves and Xavier tells Chant"Wise move."Chant tells him"Go to Hell Xavier."Xavier tells Jamie and Chant"I am going to see to it both of you are gone for good."Xavier tells Country"Take them away."Xavier gives an envelope to him and Country and a helper takes Chant and Jamie away.Winston and Xavier stays behind and Winston asks Xavier"What's next?"Xavier tells him"Chant will pay for his crimes and Jamie will love her vacation."Winston looks at Xavier and tells him"We are a lot alike you and myself.I'm going to tell Jared of our agreement."Xavier tells him"We should do it together."Winston agrees and they leave for Jared and Sully's.
    At City Hospital,Beth is in her office for a minute before returning to Ruth's side.Frank walks into her office,staring at the floor.Beth asks Frank in a tone of worry"Is something wrong with Ruth?"Frank tells Beth"Mama's fine.I want to thank you Beth."Beth is surprised and asks her ex-husband"There's nothing for you to thank me for Frank.It's my job."Frank has trouble getting out what he wants to say and Beth is shocked and asks Frank"Are you ok?You've never been one to have trouble speaking your mind."Frank humbly says"You went over and beyond your call.You are simply incredible.Beth I still love you."Beth is taken back and looks at Frank and doesn't respond.At Class,Rachel keeps dodging Ava's questions regarding the paternity and tells Ava"I really don't want to discuss my personal business with you."Ava warns Rachel"When it involves my family,you better give me a heads up before dropping your bombshell on the world."Rachel gets agitated and tells her"I didn't come down here to discuss my personal business with you.Leave it alone!"Ava looks at Rachel for a moment and tells her"I will leave it alone when you find your baby's daddy and if it isn't my son's,don't think it'll be welcome in my family."Rachel snaps"It's not Jack's child Ava.It's your brother's!"Ava is silent and shakes her head in disgust."Jared,Cecelia and Leigh are at The Penthouse and Winston and Xavier arrives to the shock of Jared and Leigh.Jared tells Xavier"Sully left again this morning.I don't know where she is!"He isn't pleased to see his Grandfather and asks him"Why are you here?"Winston looks at him and tells him"I'm here for you.That's what family's about Jared."Xavier asks Jared and Cecelia"Did Sully tell you where she was going?"Both of them tell him"She disappeared."Sully's phone's laying on the coffee table and Xavier,Jared,and Leigh all have a look of fear and concern.Meanwhile Desi arrives home and notices the house is quiet and heads upstairs to take a nap.She goes into her bedroom and checks her phone and replies to a text,telling them"Meet me later and we'll do the interview."Desi then walks over to the closet and opens the door and sees Sully standing inside,with a razor-blade and tells Desi"You won't win this one!"
 

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 80. The Peacemaker

  At City Hospital,Ruth's brought into the Emergency Room.Beth is in her office,working on some papers as she gets a phone call informing her of Ruth.Beth rushes to the ER to Ruth's side.Meanwhile in the waiting room,Ava and Jamie are in the waiting room.Ava snarks at Jamie"I should have finished you off."Jamie tells her sister"You will be the one in jail if you don't take my offer you pyromaniac."Ava slaps Jamie and Jamie returns it,resulting in a huge brawl.Frank arrives along with Bree and quickly breaks up the fight and Bree looks at her Mother in disgust.Beth walks into the waiting room and sees Jamie with disdain and rolls her eyes as Jamie asks Beth"You're still in town?"Beth ignores Jamie and tells all of them"Ruth's suffered a mild Heart Attack."Frank sternly says to Jamie"I warned you Jamie."Ava asks Beth,in a concerned tone"Is she going to be ok?"Beth tells them all"She will be ok.She is going to be admitted and stay here for a few days for evaluation."Ava and Jamie asks Beth"Can we go see our Mama?"Frank tells his sisters"Mama's going to rest and we all are going to have a discussion."Beth tells them"I'll be back shortly.I'm going to visit Ruth."Jamie asks Frank"Why aren't we allowed to see her.We're her children.Beth is a tramp that cheated on you with our Daddy and she is allowed to see her?"Ava gives a dirty look to Jamie and Frank sternly tells his family"None of you are allowed to see her.Not until we straighten some things out first!
  Meanwhile Xavier's returned to the Storm Shelter and Country's got his rifle pointed at Winston,loaded and ready to shoot,"Winston asks Xavier"I hope you know you're not going to get away with this one."Xavier looks at Winston and tells him"Your son could care less about you.Otherwise he'd be here trying to save your life."Country tells Xavier"I think we should put the old horse out of his misery."Xavier tells Country"I think so too."Winston warns them"Chant will come save me if he knows any better."Xavier laughs"He's the son of Winston Hale.He is seeing dollar signs and tormenting my family.He's just like you."Winston gets angry and yells"If Chant was locked in this dungeon,I'd kill you for it."Xavier sits down and tells Winston"If someone I loved was locked up as you are,I'd do the same thing."Winston is quiet and begins to cry,wiping tears from his eyes and Xavier looks at him with a look of surprise and is watches silently as Winston says tearfully"I created a monster.I created a monster."Xavier looks at Winston and tells him"If you make a deal with me,I'll let you live."Winston asks Xavier"What do you want?"Xavier tells Winston"Give your grand-son Foodstar and it will stay in your family,but you are not to have no part in it."Winston asks Xavier"Are you asking me to give a traitor my legacy."Xavier nods and answers"This is a part of it.I also want you to do something else."Winston is curious and tells Xavier"I'm not giving up Northbrook."Xavier tells him"Only your son.Is he here trying to save you?"Winston looks at Xavier with sadness and is silent.Xavier meanwhile gets a phone call from Beth informing him of Ruth and Xavier hangs up and tells Winston"Ruth's in the hospital."Winston asks"Is she ok?"Xavier tells him"She had a heart-attack after seeing her children at each other's throats.And it's because of you."Winston looks down and says"I didn't mean for this to happen."Xavier asks him"Mean for what to happen?Winston says"I was the one who brought Jamie back to town."
  Back at City Hospital,Ava,Jamie,Bree and Frank are in the waiting room and Frank closes the door and tells his family,starting with Jamie"I warned you about this and you went ahead with it anyway."Jamie responds to Frank in a tone of disgust"Don't dare be trying to defend Ava after what she's done to me."Frank tells her"I'm not defending what she's done,let go of the past!"Ava tells her brother"I didn't know Mama was coming down to the store to see me and when I walked in my office,there was Jamie."Bree tells her aunt"There was many other ways to handle what happened to you than to set my Mother's house on fire with her inside."Ava tells them all"Jamie has played victim every since we all were kids.Poor me.Poor little Cinderella who would give it up to anyone to get what she wanted.She wanted my husband and my life.She and your Uncle Brock hired a man to rape me Bree.Has your Mom ever told you that or that she tried to run me down?"Bree looks at her Mother and Jamie tells them"Mama and Daddy always favored Ava over me.They never looked at me the way they looked at Ava."Frank has had enough and yells at Jamie"You came to town for one reason and that was to take down Ava.Our Mama could have died Jamie because of your selfish need for revenge!"Bree has a flashback and looks at her Mom with disgust and asks her"You were the one who helped steal Daniel Kilgore's identity weren't you?That was why Beth paid me a visit awhile back."Jamie denies it and Bree doesn't believe her."Bree is hurt and betrayed and tells her Mother"I really had hoped you would change after all that's happened but you're the same person you always were."Ava tells Bree"Your Mother will never change nor will she learn from her mistakes."Frank looks at Ava and looks at his niece and turns to Jamie and looks at her with sadness and tells her"I always tried to protect you Jamie.You were my little sister and I loved you unconditionally but I can't protect you anymore."Frank walks out of the room and Jamie starts to cry and Bree tells her Mother"I'm done Mom.This does it for me."Bree looks at Ava and tells her aunt"You didn't deserve what happened to you to happen."Ava tells her niece"You are a good woman Bree.Your Grandma loves you.I do as well."Bree gives Ava a hug and leaves the room.Jamie snarks at Ava"You have taken everything from me you selfish bitch!I won't let you get away with this!"Ava calmly tells Jamie"You did this to yourself."Ava walks out and Jamie is alone and makes a phone call to Winston.She is surprised as Xavier answers it and Jamie hangs up and leaves the hospital.In the hall,Frank and Bree gives each other a hug and Frank tells Bree"No matter what happens Bree,if you ever need me,I'm here."Bree thanks him and Beth arrives and tells Frank,Ava,and Bree"Ruth will need some rest for a few days.I'm staying here.You guys go home and rest and if anything changes,I'll let you know.They thank her and Ava and Bree head out.Frank asks Beth"Does Xavier know?"Beth responds"He knows and we'll have some answers soon."Frank looks at Beth and Beth looks at him as he grabs her hand for a moment and heads out.Beth watches on and goes back to check on Ruth.
  In the Storm Shelter,Xavier tells Winston"Jamie is worried about you."Winston tells Xavier with remorse"This was between Me,Chant,and you and Ava.Country meanwhile returns and asks Xavier"I just got word that Chant has left town."Winston tells them"He will pay for this!"Xavier tells Country"Winston and I have made a deal.Free him and keep him company."Winston tells Xavier"I hate you."Xavier responds"I hate you too."Winston then says"We're going to nail my son to the wall for this!"Xavier tells him"He won't be the only one."Meanwhile,Chant is at the airport and as Chant begins to walk out onto the tarmac,Jamie stops him and angrily tells him"My family has disowned me because of you!"Chant looks at Jamie and laughs"Not my fault Scarface."Jamie slaps him and tells him"You're going to pay for this!"Chant laughs"Make me."Winston arrives and tells his son and Jamie,with Country at his side"You both have proved yourselves and nobody's going anywhere!"Country pulls out his rifle and Chant and Jamie follows Winston and Country follows Chant and Jamie,and tells them"I want to show you a nice place on the creek."Xavier meanwhile arrives at Hell Hill to find Leigh waiting for him and asks him"Where have you been?"Xavier tells her"I've had to take care of some things."Leigh notices a look in Xavier's eye and asks him"Are you plotting X?"Xavier is silent and kisses Leigh and tells her"I have everything taken care of."He asks about Cecelia and Leigh tells him"She's staying with Sully and Jared."Xavier is glad and he takes Leigh's hand as they head upstairs.
  At City Hospital,Beth's in Ruth's room and Ruth asks Beth"How is my family?"Beth assures Ruth"Everything will be ok.Your son is making sure of it."Ruth asks Beth"Shouldn't you be home?"Beth tells Ruth"I'm going to stay here."Ruth tries to talk Beth out of it and Beth doesn't give in and Ruth smiles at her ex-daughter in law and tells her"You are like a daughter to me Beth.I don't know what I'd do without you."Beth gives Ruth a hug and tells her"We need you.So go to sleep and rest.Everything will be ok."Ruth closes her eyes and goes to sleep and Beth texts Frank,Bree,Ava,and Xavier telling them"Ruth will be fine."Frank has returned to The Farm and is alone as Bree has went out to get them dinner.Frank sits in his chair and pulls out a picture from under the coffee table and looks at it,which is Beth and Frank's wedding photo and says"I still love you Beth."Ava's arrived at her mansion and hears Rachel and Jack in the kitchen.Rachel and Jack are discussing Rachel's pregnancy and Ava eavesdrops and says to herself"Don't be a fool Jack.That child isn't yours."Ava then walks in the kitchen and smiles at them and tells Jack"Mama's going to be fine.She needs to rest for a few days."She tells Rachel"I need your help tomorrow at the store.I want to teach you the business."Rachel accepts and Ava smiles and heads upstairs.Ava goes into her room and lays down and reads Rachel's book and smiles wickedly and says"She just doesn't know."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 79. Letting Go

  In the storm shelter,Winston is furious as Xavier asks Winston"Do you like your arrangements?"Winston yells at Xavier"I will make you suffer dearly for this Xavier!"Xavier hears someone coming to the storm shelter and looks out the door.Country asks"Who is it X?"Xavier laughs"Looks like we have a visitor."Ava walks in the storm shelter and sees Winston chained to the floor and tells Xavier and Country"I love what I'm seeing."She walks over to Winston and tells him"Good to see you're still alive so I can kill you myself."Xavier asks Winston"Isn't there something you want to tell Ava?"Ava looks at Winston and asks him in a teasing,yet threatening tone"Are you going after my family again Winston?"Ava puts her hand in her purse and warns him"Don't think I won't let you get away from it."Xavier laughs"He's already dead.Winston wants to tell you something Ava."Xavier tells Winston"Tell your wife about your new friend."Winston is silent and Ava is curious to know as Xavier asks Winston"Are you going to tell her or do I have to do it?"Winston gives all of them an evil glare and Xavier warns his sister"Winston has brought Jamie back to town to finish his plan to get Foodstar back."Ava gets furious and looks at Winston,shaking her head with a look of disgust and pulls out a knife from her purse and tells Winston coldly"I hate you so much you ruthless old bastard!"Xavier tells Ava"All it will take is one move or Winston's gone sis so let him suffer awhile before putting him out of his misery."Ava smiles at her brother and asks Country"Did you know about this too?"Country looks at Ava and laughs"I only do what X tells me when it comes to protecting his family."Ava hugs him and hugs Xavier and tells him"You have become the true leader of our Family.I think our father would be proud of you."Xavier is silent and then says"Thank you Ava."Ava leaves to head to Class and Xavier tells Country"Keep Winston company until I return."Country asks him"Where are you going X?"Xavier tells them"I got to pay my respects to Chant"and leaves Country and Winston in the storm shelter.Country quips to Winston,while pulling out a liquor bottle brought to him by Xavier"I have a great job.This is what it's about."Winston looks at Country and says"Enjoy it while it lasts you illiterate idiot."Country looks at him,and asks surprised"Insults?Nobody will insult me old man!"Country walks over to Winston,with his bottle of liquor and rifle and warns Winston"Give me one reason why you should live after the hell you caused?"
  At Desi's now former home,Burt shows her his deed to her house and she tells Burt"How in the hell did you get this...I think I know."Michael is upset and tells Mom"I think it's Xavier."Burt tells them"From everything I know about you,this doesn't surprise me at all.You must of really pissed him off."Desi quickly snaps"This is my home,Rodney and I raised our children here.This is all I have left."Burt tells them"I don't know what's going on nor do I really care,but I'm gonna go settle in."Burt walks upstairs and Desi looks at Michael and says in a scared tone"Xavier's going to destroy me." She heads out and tells Michael"Stay here.I need to go think about some things."Michael tells his Mother"Don't get into any trouble."Desi leaves and Michael walks into the living room and turns on the TV.The news is on and the news anchor says"A tell all expose on Desi Lane officially hit the bookshelves.Written by Ms.Lane's estranged daughter Rachel Lane."Michael turns the TV off and rolls his eyes with disgust and has a look of defeat.
  At Chantel's,Bree and Ruth are having lunch and Ruth tells her Granddaughter"I'm so worried about our family."Bree tries to reassure her"Everything will be fine Grandma."Ruth tells Bree"I hope so sweetie.I really do."Meanwhile Jamie arrives in Chantel's and Bree notices her Mother and tells Ruth"I'll be right back"and walks over to her Mother asking her in a tone of frustration"I thought you were over what happened with Ava."Jamie tells her daughter"Ava deserves what's coming to her.Nothing will stop me from it."Bree warns her Mother"If anything happens to my Grandma over this,I'm done with you.Grandma's frail and she is tired."Jamie wants to say hello to her Mother but Bree tells Jamie"I think you need to head back home Mom and save her some grief."Jamie tells her daughter"I won't let Ava get away from what she did.She needs to be committed."Jamie leaves and Bree returns to her table.Ruth asks Bree"Where did you go?"Bree tells her"I seen Michael."Ruth didn't see Jamie earlier and doesn't know she was there."Meanwhile Jamie is outside and makes another phone call,and going to voicemail."She grows concerned as she heads to Class to visit Ava.
  Desi arrives at Percy's and everyone in the diner stares at her as she looks at the TV and sees the announcement of her daughter's tell all.She watches as she grows with anger as the news anchor is interviewing Aretha about Rachel's book.Aretha tells him"Beth Jackson and Ava Jackson played a huge part in helping Rachel get things off her chest and move on from her bad childhood."Desi yells at the TV"You lying bitch!"Desi asks the waitress to change the channel and Sassy walks out and sees Desi and asks with a laugh"You're truly famous now Desi."Desi gives Sassy an evil look and tells her"Rachel's a spoiled brat and My worst enemies are turning my daughter against me.Beth has it out for me."Sassy meanwhile receives a box and opens it to find Rachel Lane's book,titled"Freedom By Rachel Lane,daughter of former business magnate and beloved figure Desi Lane."Desi snatches the book from Sassy and reads a few pages and throws the book across the room with rage and Sassy warns Desi"I won't tolerate outbursts in here nor any bad things said about the owner of Percy's.Desi gives Sassy a look of disgust and in a defeated tone says"They've bought you off didn't they Sassy?"Sassy sternly tells Desi"Beth has done me well and nobody's going to disrespect her around me."Suddenly a a member of the press arrives and asks Desi"is it true you pushed Sully down causing her to lose her child?"Desi yells"Go to hell!All of you!"and rushes out.Sassy tells the waitresses"Desi's banned from here.Call the ALPD if she comes back."Desi calls Michael and heads home embarrassed and disgusted with her daughter's book and she makes a phone call and tells them"I will tell my side of the story if you offer the right price?"Desi smiles and says"It's a deal."and hangs up the phone.
  Ava has arrived at her office at Class and she walks in to see someone standing in her office,looking out the window.Jamie turns around and says to her sister"I owe you one for what you've done to me Ava."Ava is shocked and sees Jamie's scars from the fire and tells her sister"Either you help me get back what was taken from me or I'm going to tell the ALPD and press charges and you'll lose this office like I lost my looks."Ava is furious and yells"You deserved it after taking my life from me.I don't owe you a damn thing."Meanwhile Ruth has arrived at Class after meeting Bree for lunch earlier and in the office,it gets heated between Jamie and Ava as Jamie threatens Ava"I will leave and never come back and it'll stay between us if you accept the offer?"Ava pulls out her lighter and lights it and holds it up and Jamie warns Ava"Don't think about it you crazy bitch."Ruth walks into the office as Ava yells at Jamie with rage"I want you the hell out of my office now!"Jamie stands in Ava's face and bluntly tells Ava"I'm not going anywhere."Ruth,who's upset at what she has walked into and yells at her daughters"Stop this damnit.Just Stop!"Ruth then grabs her left arm in pain and falls to the floor as Jamie and Ava turn around and Ava rushes to her Mother's side as Jamie calls 911.
  Xavier has arrived at Chant's hotel room at The Sunset Club and walks in as Chant's pacing the room.Xavier asks Chant coldly"Worried about your Father?"Chant turns around and asks Xavier"You didn't..."Xavier replies calmly"Not yet unless you make a deal.In return you and Winston leave town and never return."Chant asks in a scared tone of paranoia"What is it you want Xavier?"Xavier tells Chant"You get Jamie,sign these papers and I'll give Foodstar to your son,therefore keeping it in your family but without you nor Winston involved in any way.Or Winston will really be dead."Chant is silent and doesn't respond to Xavier's deal.Chant tells Xavier"Foodstar belongs to me Xavier.Xavier asks Chant"It's this or I kill Winston?"Xavier pulls out the phone to call Country and Chant looks on at Xavier in fear."In the storm shelter"Country hears the phone ring,and Winston yells"Ava must enjoy being loose like her sister."Country answers Xavier's call and hangs up the phone and points his rifle at Winston and tells him"Looks like your son isn't going to come through."Winston is scared and tells Country with a tone of anger tells Country"Don't under-estimate Chant."Back at Chant's hotel room,Xavier asks Chant,who's quiet knowing that Xavier isn't playing with him,tells Xavier sternly with anger growing in his tone"It will never be over between us Xavier.That's for certain!"Xavier responds,putting his hand in his pocket"I will if you don't do your part." 
 

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 78. Power And Leverage

  It's the next morning.At Hell Hill, Xavier prepares to go to work and kisses Leigh,who's laying in bed goodbye before leaving."She opens her eyes and smiles at him and he walks out.He receives a text saying"I'm here X.Let's meet up."Xavier replies"Ok" and leaves.He calls Country while walking out and asks him"How's our visitor this morning?"Country,who's down in the storm shelter,takes a drink of some old moonshine and laughs"He's comfortable."Xavier tells Country"I got to go to a meeting,make sure they're comfortable."Country tells Xavier"I got him taken care of." Xavier hangs up and Country takes a drink and asks the person who's legs are chained to the floor"You enjoying your visit?"Winston Hale responds"I will kill Xavier for this?"Country points his rifle at Winston and warns him"It's best you make no threats to X or you will truly be dead!Country left town and went to Winston's Private Island in the tropics and kidnapped him,bringing him back to Adam's Landing as Xavier told him to do."Winston tells Country"You don't know who you're dealing with."Country replies"A man who's dead."Country walks over to Winston and offers him a drink and asks him if he wants a sip.Winston takes a drink and screams yelling"Damn,that's strong!"Country laughs"Anything to take care of X's guest."
  Desi wakes up and finds a box at her doorstep.She gets the box and opens it finding a baby rattle in the box.She throws it down and shrieks and Michael rushed in the foyer and asks his Mother"What's a matter Mom?"Desi points to the baby rattle and Desi in a paranoid tone tells her son"Someone's out to kill me Michael."Michael hugs his Mom and assures her"I think this is probably someone trying to haunt you over what happened to Sully."Desi is quiet and tells Michael"I think I know who's behind this."Michael asks her"Who are you thinking?"Desi calmly with anger in her tone says"Rachel."Michael responds"I could see this being true but I think it's someone in town that's out to get you."Desi laughs hysterically"Everyone in Adam's Landing are out to get me Michael."Michael assures her"I don't think Rachel's wouldn't do something like this."Desi is silent and flashbacks of her discovery of a pacifier on her bed come into her mind,and she is then convinced her daughter's behind this to torment her."Desi swears to Michael"She's not going to get away from this!"Michael attempts to calm his Mother down but Desi prepares to leave to confront Rachel."Michael warns her"You're making the wrong move."Desi looks at Michael and tells him"She's been trying to hurt me ever since she's returned to town."Desi leaves and Michael follows her as Desi heads to The Sunset Club.
  Sully returns to The Penthouse to find Jared worried as well as Beth who's stopped to check on her.Sully asks them"What's wrong with an early drive?"Jared asks his wife suspiciously with a tone of worry"Did you drive over to Desi's house again sweetie?"Beth is shocked and instantly grows worried and asks her Granddaughter in a tone of concern"Are you ok love?"Jared tries to convince his wife"You have the deed to Desi's store.You won Sully."Beth tells Sully"Desi's about to be gone forever my sweet girl.Once her skeletons are revealed in Rachel Lane's book,she will be out of town."Sully asks her Grandmother with a smile showing"For real?Damn,karma's really a bitch."Beth gives her a hug and assures her"She's getting what she deserves for what happened to you.Let karma do it's part and reach out to us when you have trouble."Sully tells her"I can't promise anything.None of you know what it's like to carry a child and fall in love with him,and form a bond with him,and then it dies."Beth looks at Sully and starts to cry and tells her"I don't talk about this at all but I lost a child many years ago when I was married to Frank.It was going to be a little girl but she died at birth."It devastated me.It was a few years before Xavier was born."Sully is surprised and Beth tells her Granddaughter"I didn't lose her like you lost your little boy,but I know how it feels."She hugs Sully and tells her"I'm here for you."Sully thanks her Grandmother and Beth leaves.Jared tells his wife"I'm worried about you Sully.We know you're not ok and you need to confide in your family."Sully looks at him and tells her husband"Words cannot explain my feelings.She needs to pay for what she's done."Jared hugs his wife and tries to assure Sully"You won baby.I promise you."Sully looks at him and calmly and tells him"I don't think I will be able to deal with this until I confront her."Jared is now scared and is silent as Sully heads to the bedroom and Jared makes a phone call to Xavier at Hell Hill,but Leigh answers instead.Leigh asks Jared"How is Sully?"Jared tells her in a scared tone of sadness"She's losing it.I'm scared for her."Leigh tells her son-in-law"I'll come by later and visit."Jared thanks her and hangs up.In the bedroom,Sully sits on the edge of the bed,and cuts herself on the arm with her razor blade.
  Xavier arrives at Chantel's and meets up with a close friend from Blue Ridge,Burt Corbin.Xavier and Burt shakes hands and Xavier laughs jokingly"It took a lot of work to get you down here to Adam's Landing."Burt tells Xavier sarcastically"All you had to do was promise a raise and a nice house."Xavier smiles and tells Burt,who is a long time friend of Xavier for many years during his time in Blue Ridge,tells him"I got everything taken care of my friend."Burt warns jokingly"My house better not be a room at your Mom's."Xavier assures him"You'll enjoy it."Xavier pulls out an envelope from his pocket and tells Burt,who shakes the envelope and asks"I hear keys?"Xavier says to him"House keys."Burt and Xavier laughs for a moment and Burt gets quiet and notices Rachel and Jack at the other end of the restaurant,and gives a dirty look to them that Xavier doesn't see.Xavier tells Burt"I've got to go take care of some business.Go check out your home."Burt tells Xavier"Most definitely X."They shake again and Xavier leaves as Burt takes one more look to Rachel and Jack and gets upset,which he conceals,and leaves to check out his house.At Rachel and Jack's table,Rachel tells Jack"That man sitting with Xavier is the other possibility I told you about last night."Jack asks Rachel"How do you know Burt Corbin?"Rachel tells Jack"I lived in Blue Ridge for a short time before returning to town and we dated.He wanted to marry me but I wasn't ready for it.I suck when it comes to love."Jack tells Rachel,grabbing her hand"I suck at love also."They look at each other and both of them has fallen for each other.
  Beth arrives at City Hospital and runs into Willie and Willie asks Beth"Where's Terrance?"Beth tells Willie"I just arrived.He's here in the hospital somewhere.I'll page for him."Willie offers her condolences to Beth on the loss of Sully's baby and Beth thanks Willie and asks her"How's Sidney?"Willie tells Beth"He's worse.This morning he couldn't remember me."Beth assures Willie lovingly"He knows you.It's only the disease that has taken him away but in his heart he knows you and he knows you love him as he loves you."Willie smiles and tells Beth"You're going to make me cry."Beth hugs her and Terrance arrives and asks Willie"Is it about Daddy again?"Willie tells her son"He woke up this morning and didn't know who I was Terrance."Terrance hugs his Mother knowing there's no way he can help his father memory come back.Sidney Evans,Terrance and Aretha's father,and Willie's husband for 64 years is suffering for Alzheimer's disease and it's getting worse as Sidney has very little memories left that he can remember and Terrance walks into his office to visit Sidney and he has disappeared."Terrance pages his father as Willie is scared.Meanwhile down the hall Beth finds Sidney and asks Sidney"Where are you going Sidney?Willie and Terrance are in his office looking for you."Sidney gets angry and yells at Beth"Who the hell are you and I'm just as equal as you."Beth handles Sidney with compassion and kindly agrees and walks him to Terrance's office.
  Back at The Penthouse,Leigh and Cecelia has arrived and Jared welcomes them in and he walks into the bedroom to let Sully know of her Mother and Sister's arrival.Cecelia notices some drawings on the coffee table and looks at them with curiosity,and Leigh tells her daughter"Sully's a fashion designer and owns Class."Cecelia is impressed.Jared walks into the bedroom and Sully's laying on the bed,with her arm bandaged up and Jared notices it but doesn't say anything about it.He tells her"Leigh and Cecelia are here."Sully tells him"I'll be out in a minute."She takes her razor blade out of her pocket and looks at it and glances at her other arm.
  Michael and Desi return home after going to The Sunset Club to confront Rachel.Michael has calmed his Mother down and is still trying to convince her that Rachel isn't the one behind the pacifier and the baby rattle.Desi lashes out in fear and frustration"I don't know who it is."Outside the house,Burt Corbin walks up to the door and looks around and says"This is nice.I think I'll like it here."He knocks on the door and Michael answers asking Burt"Can I help you?"Burt walks inside and looks at Michael and Desi puzzled and asks"You are Rachel's Mom and Brother aren't you."They ask Burt suspiciously"Who are you?"Burt smiles and tells them"I'm Burt Corbin and I want to know why you're in my house?"Both Michael and Desi are taken back by Burt's bombshell.Meanwhile,at the storm shelter,Country gets a text from Ava and Winston yells at him"I know you are sleeping with Ava."Country acts shocked and takes a drink and says to Winston"Sleeping is what she did when she was married to you."Winston gets angry and yells"Once I get out of here,you'll be dead like Desi's husband!"Xavier walks into the Storm Shelter and calmly tells Winston"You'll be the one that dies if your son doesn't play ball."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 77. Cleaning Out Closets

  Xavier returns to Hell Hill to find Leigh waiting for him.She gives him a hug and asks him"Is Sully ok?Xavier assures her"She will be fine.It'll take some time but I think she'll be able to move on from everything that's happened."Meanwhile there's a knock at the door and Xavier answers it to find Cecelia and welcomes her in as she gives her Mother a hug.Leigh asks Cecelia"How did things go with Chant?"Xavier tells Cecelia"I know about Chant sponsoring your career in modeling.Not a wise move."Cecelia snaps at Xavier"You have no right to tell me what to do with my life.You don't even know me!"Xavier warns Cecelia"Chant Hale and his father has a vendetta against my family.I don't want you to get caught up in it."Cecelia responds in frustration"Just because your my father doesn't give you the right to tell me what to do!"Xavier is silent and Leigh assures Cecelia"He's only watching out for your best interests."Cecelia tells her Mother"I'm not some naive ditz who can't read between the lines.After what I seen today,I'm done with Chant."Xavier asks Cecelia"What did you see?"Cecelia opens up to Leigh and Xavier and tells her parents"Chant would only sponsor me if I slept with him.And when I seen that woman in his room."Xavier asks"Jamie?"Cecelia asks Xavier"Do you know her?"Xavier rolls his eyes and sighs"That's my sister unfortunately."Leigh fills Xavier in on some things that shocks Cecelia and she asks them"Is Jamie a whore?"Xavier sarcastically responds"You answered your own question sweetie."Cecelia rolls her eyes and leaves,telling her parents"I need some time to myself"and leaves.Xavier then asks Leigh"Jamie was sleeping with Daniel?"Leigh asks Xavier"Wasn't she getting plastic surgery after being burned in a house fire?"Xavier nods and tells Leigh"She's in town for one reason."Leigh asks"What is the reason?"Xavier tells Leigh"Ava."
   Meanwhile Frank's at The Farm and Ruth walks into the living room after a nap.Ruth tells Frank"I don't think I can take much more tragedy in my family.It's too much."Frank tells his Mother"You need to relax and take care of yourself Mama."Ruth asks about Sully and Frank tells her"She's home.But Xavier told me she isn't handling things well."Ruth assures Frank"She's very strong.She's got a great support system and she'll do fine."There's a knock at the door,and Frank goes to answer the door.Bree has returned and Frank greets her with a hug as does Ruth.Bree asks Frank"Have you seen my Mom?"Frank is stunned as is Ruth and Frank asks his niece"Isn't she in Southpoint Beach?"Bree tells Frank"She left town and said she was coming to see you."Frank is shocked as is Ruth and she sits down,and Bree asks her Grandmother"You don't look well.Are you ok?"Ruth looks at them and says in frustration"Jamie won't ever learn.I can't go through this again!"Frank and Bree walks into the other room as Ruth stays in the living room,Frank catches Bree up on everything that's been going on and Bree voices concern to her Uncle over Ruth's condition,telling him"She looks tired."Frank tells Bree"She is tired.She's staying with me and the last thing she needs is more turmoil."Bree asks Frank"Where could Mom be if she isn't here?"Frank thinks for a moment and with a look of disappointment tells Bree"She's here to even the score with Ava."Bree gets disgusted and tells Frank"I'm going over to The Sunset Club to check in."Frank tells his niece"I think you should stay here.Mama would be pleased and I'll see what I can find out."Bree accepts and walks back into the living room.Frank makes a phone call to Xavier and Xavier tells Frank"Jamie is staying at The Sunset Club with Chant."Frank hangs up and looks into the living room,and heads for The Sunset Club to find his sister.
  At Chantel's,Rachel has finished with her meeting with Ava,Beth,and Aretha and they've headed home.Rachel walks up to the bar and asks the man she seen earlier"What are you doing here?"He responds"I have my reasons."He asks Rachel"So you've moved on I see?"Rachel gets angry and snaps"Are you stalking me?"He tells her"I heard you slept with Xavier Jackson."Rachel tells him"Yes I did,to get back at my mother.And I have moved on to someone new."The man tells Rachel"I guess it's time for me to move on as well."He comments to Rachel"You look to be gaining some weight."Rachel quickly tells him"And?"The man looks at her with suspicion and walks away.Rachel then calls Jack and tells him to meet her.She waits for him,meanwhile outside,The man places a phone call and tells the person on the other line"I'm here."
  At The Sunset Club,Jamie and Chant are in their room,and Jamie takes off her makeup and asks Chant"Do you think this will do the trick?"Chant smiles and tells Jamie"Ava will be horrified."Jamie asks Chant"Do I scare you?"Chant quickly says to Jamie,in a fake tone,which Jamie is taking in caution"You don't scare me a bit Jamie and cringingly kisses her on the lips."Jamie plays along with Chant and tells him"You are true and honest Chant.That's why I think I'm falling in love with you."Chant tells Jamie"I have loved you from the first time we met."Jamie kisses him on the cheek and says"I'm about to go visit Ava."She puts on her veil and walks outside.Once outside she makes a phone call,but to no answer.Downstairs,Frank has arrived and a few moments later notices a veiled woman walking downstairs.Frank approaches her and Jamie stops in her tracks and in shock says"How did you know I was here Frank?"Frank tells his sister"Don't worry about that as much as you should that you will lose me forever if what you're about to do does anything to our Mama!Jamie is silent.Frank tells her"I'm tired of this and Mama doesn't need the pressure,she's getting up in years and if you and Ava goes at it again,I fear it could kill her."Jamie looks at her brother and leaves.Frank heads out as well.Frank calls Bree and tells her"I found your Mama and she's doing what I suspected."Bree is angry and tells Frank"This is bad."Frank sternly says to Bree"Don't tell your Grandma about this."Bree assures him"I won't."and hangs up the phone.Ruth walks into the kitchen and can tell that Bree knows something asks"She's here isn't she?"Bree looks at her Grandmother and walks over and gives her a hug.Ruth has a look of sadness on her face and Bree feels Ruth's pain as Ruth cries on her Granddaughter's shoulder.
   Back at Hell Hill,Beth has returned and tells Xavier and Leigh"Desi's daughter's writing a tell all on her mother.This will be the best thing to get back at Desi."Xavier tells his Mother and Leigh"I stopped by earlier to give Sully the title to the company.Desi's lost her store."Leigh asks Beth and Xavier"How is any of this going to help Sully?"Beth tells Leigh"Sully knows that no matter what happens,she has her family."Xavier receives a phone call from Country and exits the room.Cecelia walks back in and tells Beth and Leigh"It's nice around here."Leigh asks her daughter"Where did you go?"Cecelia tells them"I walked around the estate and who named this place Hell Hill?"Beth laughs and tells her"You will see why in time my dear."In the library,Xavier tells Country"Where are you?"Country is in the storm shelter with a unknown person and tells Xavier"X,I'll make them comfortable."Xavier tells him"I'll come down in the morning."Meanwhile,Rachel and Jack are at The Sunset Club and Rachel tells Jack"Remember what I told you the other night?"Jack replies"I remember."Rachel has a look of uncertainty and tells him"There's another possibility."Jack is shocked."Jamie returns to Chant's room and Chant comments"That was quick!"Jamie tells him"She wasn't home."Jamie has a flashback to her encounter with her brother and snaps out of it and tells Chant"I got an idea on how to get Ava."Chant asks her"What are you thinking of doing?"Jamie smirks and says to him,giving him a kiss"Trust me on this one."
 

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 76. The Next Round

 Sully has entered Desi's home quietly,with one hand on her purse and she looks around in a moment of fright,and notices that Desi isn't home,therefore it's empty.Sully takes a moment to think and walks in Desi's bedroom,and leaves a pacifier on Desi's bed,and then she leaves and returns home.At Chantel's,Desi's on the phone with the bank and she finds out her accounts have been frozen.She angrily hangs up and behind her sits Aretha.She gets up and sits next to Desi at the bar and asks her"You in some trouble I see?"Desi snarks to Aretha"You need to leave me the hell alone."Aretha remarks"So I hear you pushed Sully and caused her to lose her son?That'd be a great story for my tabloid!"Desi warns Aretha"You have caused me enough problems with my daughter.And helping Ava and Sully steal my company from me!"Aretha laughs sarcastically"Damn girl,you do have some insecurity issues."Aretha smiles at Desi and tells Desi"I won't say a word or publish the story if you give me some money."Desi gets aggravated and pulls out her wallet,only finding her debit card,and tells Aretha"Looks like I'm broke."Aretha grins and says"You know how it is,debit or credit.Liquid assets.Your account's frozen isn't it?"Desi doesn't respond and walks off.Aretha yells"I'll give you some money when the royalties come flowing in."Aretha than receives a phone call from Rachel and tells her"I just ran into your mother here at Chantel's.Come see me."Rachel tells her she'll be there shortly and hangs up the phone.Ava and Beth arrives a few minutes and Ava introduces Beth to Aretha and Beth comments on her magazine"I love the rags."Aretha thanks her and Ava tells them"Time to get to business."
   Meanwhile,Chant and Jamie discuss his plans to get his family company back and in charge of the Hale Estate.Jamie tells Chant"Bree doesn't know I'm helping you.She would be furious if she finds out."Chant laughs it off,asking Jamie"You've changed.Your not the same person you were."Jamie tells Chant with a sigh"I want my sister to get what's coming to her.After what she did to me,she needs to be locked away."Chant quickly asks"So that means you're going to help me?Jamie tells Chant"If the Price is Right.I still got a few more surgeries to go since Dr.Kilgore disappeared."Chant tells Jamie"I will pay for the rest of your surgery as soon as you do me a favor."Jamie tells Chant"I will do it.But if you do to me what you did last time,I will tell the world myself that Winston's alive."Chant tells her"I got my ways too of stopping that."He gives Jamie a kiss and she is taken away,telling Chant seductively"If that's how you stop me,then keep on.They lay on the bed and with their passion high,they have sex.
  Sully returns home to The Penthouse to Jared,who rushes and hugs her,asking his wife"Where did you go?Are you ok?"Sully smiles and tells Jared"I will be."Jared notices a change of tone in Sully's voice and he asks cautiously"I hope you're not thinking...:Sully stops him,assuring him"I have no intentions of killing myself!"Jared tells his wife"I don't want you to do something that could get you into serious trouble."Sully looks at Jared and tells him"Desi Lane will not get away with what she's done to me."Jared tells her"You got her company Sully.That should give you some satisfaction."Sully tells her husband"It does give me comfort,but she cost me my child.That is when things cross the line.My little boy deserves justice."She begins to cry and get angry and Jared tries to hug her.Sully grabs hold of Jared and cries"It was not supposed to be like this."Jared consoles his wife and assures her"Karma will deal with her Sully.You take care of you."Sully gives him a kiss and heads to the bedroom.Jared texts Beth,Xavier and Leigh and lets them know she's home.All of them receives it.
  Desi's returned home and there's a knock on the door.She answers the door to find Xavier.Desi yells at him"My accounts are frozen!I don't deserve this!"Xavier gives her no sympathy as he calmly and coldly tells her"You are very lucky my daughter's alive after what has happened."Desi tells Xavier"I didn't mean for what happened to Sully to happen."Xavier responds"Just like betraying my trust and walking into my office at Jackson Inc and stealing my deeds to give to Chant so you could save yourself?You proved to me that the only person in the world you give a damn about is you Desi."Desi starts to cry,telling Xavier"When I went to see you and as I looked into the window and saw you hugging that fraud."Xavier gets furious and hisses"Don't you dare call Leigh a fraud.That is my wife!She never hurt me as you have countless times over the years."Desi still pleads with Xavier"X,you and I were meant to be together.Your mother destroyed us."Xavier re-corrects Desi"You destroyed us!"Xavier then warns Desi"I paid off your huge debt to the bank,and I hold a very valuable piece of you now.As for your account and finances,I hear Percy's is hiring."Desi gets upset and yells at Xavier"Don't you dare give your family my store Xavier Jackson!"Xavier coldly tells her"I'll do what I want with it."Desi pleads with Xavier"I'll do whatever you want as long as you don't give Ava,Aretha,and Sully what I've worked all my life for."Xavier laughs and walks out."Desi is saddened and is deeply hurt,knowing she's lost Xavier forever.She then heads upstairs to lay down.
   Back at Chantel's,Ava,Beth,and Aretha are having a drink as Rachel arrives.She is upset to see Ava there and Ava asks Rachel"Where's my son?"Rachel tells Ava"He's at home."Ava responds"Good."Aretha tells Ava"Remember what I told you."Ava laughs and says"Welcome to the club Rachel."Rachel is suspicious and asks them"What kind of club is this?"Beth tells Rachel"We all have a hatred for your mother,and we hear you do as well."Rachel asks Beth"What did my mother ever do to you?"Beth tells her"She hurt my son and has hurt my family.You seen what happened to Sully."Rachel agrees"Mom does tend to think of herself."Aretha then tells Rachel"Beth and Ava wants to fund your book.With their money behind it,this book will be number one!"Rachel is reluctant knowing how much disdain Ava has for her as well as Beth's issues with Desi."Beth tells Rachel"As far as I can tell,you're the smartest one in the Lane family."Ava tells Rachel"I have a gift for you.Your mother should have done this but we all know how she works."Ava pulls out a pamphlet and tells Rachel"Now you own a percentage of your mother's company."Rachel is taken back by Ava and Beth's kindness yet suspicious and Aretha assures Rachel"I told Ava to give you a chance."Ava warns Rachel though"Don't let me down.I'll be watching you."Rachel is thankful and Beth asks Aretha"So when is the book supposed to be published?"Aretha tells all of them"It's going to print tonight."Ava,Beth,Aretha,and Rachel all toast,meanwhile someone at the bar sees Rachel,and Rachel sees him.The man walks out and Rachel's quiet.Aretha asks"What's wrong?"Rachel shrugs"Nothing.Everything is great."with a uncertain tone.
  Chant leaves his room at The Sunset Club and heads downstairs.He meets up with Cara at the bar.Cara smells cologne and asks Chant"Seduction huh?"Chant snaps back"It's none of your business who I sleep with!"Upstairs,Jamie makes a phone call to Bree,telling her"I've come back home to visit Frank.I'll be back soon."She hangs up the phone and makes a text to someone,asking them"What's the next move?"Xavier arrives at Jared and Sully's and Xavier asks Jared"Where's Sully?"Jared tells him"She's taking a nap."Xavier asks Jared"How is she?"Jared frowns and tells Xavier"She's not ok."Xavier assures Jared"I got something for her that will bring her some happiness."In the bedroom,Sully's laying on the bed and pulls out her razor and cuts herself on the arm,and hears her father and puts up her razor and walks out and gives her father a hug."Xavier tells her"I don't know how to make you feel better about any of this but I can give you one thing."Sully is quiet and Xavier tells her"You and Ava won't have to worry about Desi again.Class is yours."Sully asks"How did you do that?"Xavier smiles and tells his daughter"I have my ways."Meanwhile Desi walks out of the bathroom,and is ready to take a nap.The phone rings but she doesn't answer it.She looks down on her bed and finds a pacifier.Desi freaks out and has a flashback to Sully's fall.She throws the pacifier across the room,with a look of shock and horror and looks around the room in a tone of paranoia.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 75. Fear

  It's the next morning and Beth arrives at Sully's room at City Hospital to find Pedro inside.Beth asks Pedro"Where's my grand-daughter?"Pedro tells her"She checked out this morning."Beth isn't pleased and asks Pedro suspiciously"Why did you let her check out of the hospital?"Pedro is silent and tells Beth"She was ready to go and she takes after you."Beth rolls her eyes and Pedro tells Beth"I want to talk to you about Leigh.."Beth quickly tells him"Right now my focus is on Sully!But we will be talking about Leigh!When I think of you now I don't see the man I fell in love with."Pedro tries to apologize and Beth throws up her hand and tells Pedro"We have nothing left between us.You need to accept that Dr.Del Mar."Beth walks out and calls Xavier.Pedro sits in the room,with look of regret and promises to himself"I'm going to make this right."
  Xavier meanwhile has arrived at The Penthouse to find Jared and asks him"Where's Sully?"Jared tells Xavier"She left as soon as we got back home."Xavier is scared as is Jared and Xavier changes subject and asks Chant"What did you find out from Chant last night?"Jared tells him"Your sister's back in town."Xavier asks"Jamie?"Jared shakes his head"That's not the worst of it."Xavier calmly asks Jared"The worst part is your father breathes as does your Grandfather.Now what could be worse?"Jared tells Xavier"He's seeing Cecelia."Xavier is shocked and asks Jared"Chant's sleeping with my daughter?"Jared nods and tells Xavier"He and Grandfather's using all their resources to get back Foodstar."Xavier pats Jared on the back and tells him"You are a good kid Jared.I want you to help me."Xavier tells Jared of his plan and tells Jared"If it works as I plan,you'll be set for life as will Sully.The only Hale deserving of Northbrook or Foodstar is you.It's your legacy and once we take care of your family,then you can have it."Xavier and Jared discuss strategy as there's a knock on the door.Jared looks through the peep-hole to see his father on the other side and tells Xavier"It's Chant."Xavier leaves through the back door and tells Jared"Play him like a hand of cards and I'm going to check on Sully."Xavier leaves and Jared answers the door and tells his father"So I hear Grandpa's enjoying the islands?"Chant is hesitant and looks down and tells his son in a quiet tone"He'd dead Jared."Jared tells his father"Just as dead as you."
  At The Sunset Club,Leigh meets up with Cecelia and asks her"I thought you were returning to the estate last night?"Cecelia snaps at her mother"My home's in Southpoint Beach!"Leigh tells Cecelia"I understand that this is a lot to take in,but..."Cecelia asks her mother"How in the hell am I supposed to grasp everything that's happened?Xavier Jackson is my father?I have a sister and a family I never knew of?"Leigh explains to Cecelia"I was shot on the runway and Daniel kept me in a coma.When I woke up,I didn't remember who I was and then you were born and Daniel kept me on medicine that numbed my memory to where I couldn't remember my past.Only when he was locked up,did I begin to realize the truth and when Beth arrived,she knew who I was and she saved my life and yours too."Cecelia apologizes to Leigh telling her"The more I learn,the more I understand.Give me time Mom."Leigh hugs her and tells her"I will.But would you try to be there for your sister.I think it'd be good for both of you."Cecelia asks Leigh"How is Sully?"Leigh tells Cecelia"Not well at all.Xavier went to check on her after Beth called and told him she checked herself out."Cecelia assures Leigh"Sully seems to be very strong."Leigh agrees and tells her daughter"I want you to at least grow close to her.You both need each other."Cecelia promises her Mother"I will do my best."Leigh hugs her and receives a message from Xavier.Leigh heads out and asks Cecelia to come back to Hell Hill with her."Cecelia tells her"I got to finish up here and I'll be over later."Leigh tells her"I hope so."Leigh leaves and Cecelia makes a phone call to Sully and it instantly goes to voicemail."Cecelia hangs up the phone and returns to her room at The Club.
  Beth meanwhile returns to Hell Hill and goes in the study and asks Xavier"Was Sully home?"Xavier tells his mother"Jared told me she left this morning."Beth gets frantic and asks"Does he know where she went?"Xavier shrugs and takes a deep breath and tells her"I have called her repeatedly but she hasn't answered the phone."Beth tells him"I have too.Are you thinking?"Xavier quickly stops Beth and sternly states"Don't even consider that thought Mother!"Leigh meanwhile returns and asks Beth and Xavier"Did you guys find Sully yet?"Both of them looks at Leigh with a scared face and Xavier hugs Leigh and tells her"Nobody knows where she is."Beth meanwhile gets a phone call from Ava and tells Xavier and Leigh"I'm meeting with Ava to discuss some things.Maybe she's seen Sully."Xavier tells his mother"Hopefully Ava knows where she is."Beth tells Xavier"Ava hasn't seen her either."Beth walks out and Xavier looks at Leigh,on the verge of tears and tells her"I don't know what to do for her Leigh.I just don't know."Leigh hugs Xavier and tells him"She's not alone.And neither are you."Xavier holds onto Leigh and tells her"I'm worried about Cecelia too."Leigh tells him"She's not adjusting well.Give her some time."Xavier understands and tells Leigh"I'm more concerned about her relationship with Chant Hale."Leigh tells him"Chant's been her sponsoring her modeling career."Xavier tells Leigh"I can assure you that will soon come to a close."
  At The Penthouse,Chant has left and Jared once again calls his wife,and it goes straight to voicemail,adding more concern and worry.Jared walks to the bedroom and goes through Sully's jewelry box and notices her razor-blades are missing and Jared calls Sully again,once again to voicemail.He then sees her phone in the bathroom,turned off.Jared begins to panic and makes a phone call to Xavier.Jared tells Xavier about Sully and hangs up the phone.At Hell Hill,Xavier tells Leigh"Stay here and keep your ears open.I'm going to find Sully before she does something she regrets."He rushes out and Leigh is scared and concerned about both her daughters.Beth arrives at Class and as she heads to Ava's office,she gets a message from Xavier and rushes into Ava's office.Ava asks Beth"What's the latest?"Beth tells Ava"Sully has disappeared."Ava shakes her head and pulls out her lighter and tells Beth"Desi will pay for this."Beth pulls out her pistol and tells Ava coldly"Damn right she will!"Cecelia returns to Chant's room at The Sunset Club and she tells him"I'm moving out.My family needs me."Chant tells her"If you move out,your career will be over."Cecelia is silent as she looks at Chant.She tells him as she sees Jamie come out of the bathroom"I guess it is!"She leaves and Chant tells Jamie"Now on to Ava."Meanwhile outside Desi's home,Sully sits calmly in her car outside,she pulls out her razor and cuts herself on the arm.She watches the door silently and opens up her glove-box and pulls out a gun.She looks at the gun and Desi's house,then she reaches for her razor again.She is silent and notices Michael leaving the house.Sully reaches for her purse,stocking it with a razor and her gun,and creeps inside Desi's house.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 74. The Rise And The Fall

  Leigh,Cecelia,Ava,Ruth and Frank are all shaken by Beth's tragic announcement.Leigh asks to go see Sully and Beth nods to her and they embrace in a hug and Leigh goes into the triage to see her daughter.Ava,Ruth,and Frank console Beth,who's very shaken and heart-broken delivering her great-grandson,dead on arrival due to Sully's fall.She cries uncontrollably"This is going to hurt her and I know what she's capable of."Ava and the rest of the family assures Beth"She's got her family and she's strong."Frank gives Beth a hug and Ruth and Ava talk amongst themselves.Ava tells her mother"Desi is about to pay for this act.You count on it!"Ruth tells Ava"I need to go for awhile,Call me if you need me."She hugs her children and gives Beth a strong hug and on the verge of tears tells Beth"We have an another angel above watching over us."Ruth leaves and Frank goes to the cafeteria to get everyone a drink."
  In the triage,Sully names her son"James Xavier Hale"and tearfully hands her baby to the nurse to send to the morgue."Sully looks at her father,mother and her husband and in a tone of heartbreak,cries"I grew to love him after what happened,I can't believe he's dead."Jared hugs his wife,wiping away tears,as Xavier and Leigh watch on,holding each other's hand.Xavier looks at Leigh with sadness and tells her"She didn't need this.I'm scared."Leigh assures him"She's a Jackson through and through.She will make it."Xavier tells Leigh with a calm tone of anger"Desi will get hers for hurting our daughter.I can bet on it!"Meanwhile in the waiting room,Beth vows as well to Ava"Desi will pay for my little girl's pain!"Ava tells Beth of her plans,involving Rachel and Beth tells Ava"Rachel may just be the smart one in the family.Ava tells Beth"She will repent for her actions and feel the wrath."
  Chant's in his hotel room at The Sunset Club with Cara and his "Plan B",Jamie.Jamie has gotten extensive surgery after being severely burned in her cottage on the Hell Hill estate and tells them"I want my sister to get what's coming to her after what she attempted to do to us Chant."Chant tells Jamie"Ava could be put behind bars for a long time."Jamie tells them"Ava's a psychotic freak."Chant agrees and Cara warns them"This could back-fire badly though."Jamie tells Chant she's going to The Exposer and tell Aretha her story.Chant thinks it's a great idea,but Cara warns them"Aretha is Ava's best friend."Neither one is concerned and Chant tells Cara"There's more ways than one dear.Didn't pay attention in Law School did you?"Cara tells them"I think the thing you need to consider is if I tells Aretha the truth."Chant asks"How's my ex-battleax-in-law enjoying her island?"Cara throws up her hands and leaves the room to have a drink at the bar downstairs.Cecelia walks into the room a few moments later and sees Jamie and asks him"What is she doing here?"
  Desi tells her son of Sully's accident and Michael is shocked and asks his mother,How's the child?"Desi snaps"I don't know.She's frightened and paranoid of what could happen and Michael asks her"Was this an accident?"Desi says"I didn't mean for things to go the way it did."Michael recommends she leave for awhile and let things settle down after all that's happened and Desi rejects the offer.She tells her son"I'm not going anywhere!I won't be run out of town again!"Michael asks Desi"Do you even know if the baby's alive?"Desi replies"I don't know."Michael tells Desi"I'll call Frank and see if he knows anything."Desi suddenly decides to go to the hospital.She tells Michael"I have to find out for myself."Michael tries to talk her out of it but Desi heads out and Michael makes a phone call to his sister Rachel,who's with Jack in her room at The Sunset Club,answers the phone and tells his sister in a urgent tone"Mom could be in big trouble.She needs you."Rachel sarcastically tells her brother"I don't care about your family dramas.Leave me out."Jack gets a phone call from Ava and she tells her son"Sully lost her baby."Jack's summoned to the hospital with Rachel,and hangs up the phone and tells Rachel,who's still talking to Michael,finding out his mother's side of Sully's accident and tells her brother"Mom is a selfish bitch and if you didn't kiss up to her,she'd treat you the same way she has treated me."Rachel hangs up the phone and Jack tells her"Sully's baby's is dead."Rachel is saddened and hugs Jack and they head to the hospital,meanwhile at Desi's house,Michael calls Bree and asks her for legal help with his mom.Bree declines the offer and hangs up the phone on him.Michael looks around the room and he gets a text from Frank and Michael drops the phone,knowing what's to come,He texts his mom,telling her to come back home,Desi ignores his text as she is entering the hospital.
   Frank returns from the cafeteria to find Beth and Ava in the waiting room.He asks them"Plotting?Ava responds she's gonna get hers I bet you that.Beth agrees with Ava and Beth spots Desi coming down the hall,Beth rushes at Desi,knocking her on the ground and punching her shrieking"How dare you come here after what you did to my Grand-daughter."Desi pleads with Beth"It was an accident."Ava stands back and watches and Rachel and Jack arrive and Jack helps Frank break up Desi and Beth's fight.In the waiting room,Security is called and they carry Desi out of the hospital,Beth and Ava both vow revenge and Frank and Jack tells them"This isn't going to help anything,going after Desi."Ava tells both of them in a tone of anger"My niece is suffering and she doesn't deserve any of this.Beth is shaken and heads to her office for some alone time.Frank tells her"I'm here for you Beth.All of You."Beth thanks him with a hug and hugs Ava and walks off,and Beth leaves to her office.Once she gets to her office,she finds Pedro waiting for her,telling Beth"I'm so sorry about Sully's son."Beth asks Pedro calmly but somberly"I want to be alone."Pedro leaves and Beth shuts the door,and walks to her desk,where she pulls out a .22 pistol,she says to herself,in a cold tone"Desi has hurt my family for the last time!"In the triage,the nurse comes to take Sully to a room for observation overnight,Jared gives her a hug and tells he tells his wife,Xavier and Leigh"I need some space and Xavier walks with him to the door as Leigh is with Sully,Jared tells his father-in-law"I going to see what my Dad knows."Xavier tells him"If you have to get info out of him,tell him I know where old man Hale is staying,He thinks of something and texts someone"Come to Adam's Landing.Then he leaves with Leigh when Sully's is being taken to her room.Sully is quiet and Leigh and Xavier goes to the waiting room and Ava informs him"Desi showed up earlier.We can break her."Xavier vows sternly to Leigh,his sister,brother,nephew and Rachel"Desi will pay and Chant will gets his,and it will be soon!"

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 73. The Innocent Ones

  At City Hospital,Xavier has arrived along with Ava and Jared, and Leigh and Cecelia has shown up and awaiting Sully's arrival.Xavier asks Leigh"What happened?"Leigh tells Xavier"Sully and Desi got into a huge fight outside Chantel's.Desi pushed Sully and she fell and went into labor."Suddenly the paramedics rush into the ER with Sully on the stretcher and Beth's by her side."Sully screams in pain and Leigh cringes hearing her cries.Jared is furious and rushes into the triage as does Xavier.Leigh stays behind with Cecelia and Ava in the waiting room.Cecelia asks her mother"Why are we here?This doesn't concern us."Leigh looks at her daughter and tells her"Sully's your sister and Xavier is your father."Cecelia is taken aback and goes"What the hell?"Meanwhile in the triage,Beth yells at the nurse"We need to do an emergency C-section!"Beth then preps her grand-daughter for birth as Xavier and Jared sit alongside,offering their support.Beth tells them"Sully won't feel a thing though she will be aware of her surroundings."Sully begins to calm down as Xavier and Jared each holds her hands and she looks at Jared with tears and tells him"What if the baby.."Beth looks at her grand-daughter with a look of uncertainty,Xavier also sees Beth's expression and squeezes his daughter's hand and tells her"Your family's here princess.No need to worry."
  Meanwhile Desi has returned home,shaken up by what's happened and finds Bobby and Country waiting for her.Desi yells at them"I'm not in the mood!Leave me alone!"Bobby and Country ignore her demands and follows her inside and Bobby cuts to the chase and tells her"What possessed you to rob Xavier?"Desi snaps"I have to save my company that was stolen from me."Country stands silent and Bobby reminds Desi"That deal was totally legal and you know that."Desi gets frantic and yells"So are you guys going to kill me over it?"Bobby calmly tells her"As of now,I'm dropping you as a client and you best hope Xavier gets back his deeds."Desi yells"Leigh's got them.Go attack her!"Country tells Desi"You screwed yourself."Bobby replies"Couldn't say it better myself."And they walk out."Desi paces through the room,knowing the storm that's brewing and there's a knock at her door.She answers to find Chant.Chant asks her"Where are the deeds?"Desi tells Chant"I didn't get them."Chant rolls his eyes and gets disgusted and snarls"You know there's no saving you now after what happened at Chantel's."Desi quickly snaps in a paranoid tone"I know that Chant.She shouldn't have stolen my company."Chant snaps"You shouldn't have killed my father either and now you can prepare for a suite in Unity Prison or a pine box."Desi pulls out a knife and screams"If you don't get out of my house,you'll be joining your daddy!"Chant calmly walks out and tells Desi"I'd go to the islands if I was you."and he leaves.Desi once again paces the floor and says to herself"I'm done for.I'm done!"
  Back at the hospital,Leigh has explained to Cecelia about her life with Xavier and Cecelia's floored.She asks her mother"Dad always said you had a mental problem?"Leigh tells her"He and Dr.Del Mar kept me doped up with mind-control medicine so I couldn't remember who I was or my family."Cecelia tells her mom"I will have a hard time adjusting to this."Ava tells Leigh and Cecelia"We support our own in this family.That's something you can count on."Meanwhile Pedro comes into the waiting room and Leigh screams"Oh my god!Get away from me!"Cecelia hugs her Mother and assures her"Nothing's going to happen Mom!"Pedro walks out and Ava follows.In the hall,Ava asks Pedro"I thought you left with Eve?"Pedro tells Ava"I almost did but I love Beth and I want to make things right with her."Ava quips sarcastically"Good luck with that one Pedro."Ruth and Frank arrives and Ava greets them as Pedro goes into the triage.Ava fills them in and they both are disgusted by Desi's actions.Ava then re-introduces them to Leigh and Cecelia.Leigh gives Frank and Ruth a hug and introduces them to Cecelia who's silent and doesn't say much.Ruth tells them"Welcome home."Cecelia gets upset and tells them"I don't understand any of this.I just don't know what think about a whole new family and a new father."Leigh tells her"It will take some time,It will for me too."
  In the triage,Sully is calm as Xavier and Jared sits by her side,holding her hand during the delivery.Beth,along with Terrance,who's come at Beth's request,is assisting Beth,and Beth and Terrance deliver a pre-mature boy.The baby's silent and Sully asks her Grand-mother"What is it!Jared and Xavier looks at Sully as Beth's also silent and she and Terrance realizes something and Beth holds back her emotions as she picks up the baby and tries to get him to cry.Beth looks at Terrance again with tears welling,Jared,Xavier,and now Sully sees her reaction and Beth turns around,holding her great-grandson,sadly and somberly tells Sully"He's gone."Sully is in shock and begins to shake,fighting back emotions says cautiously"My little boy's alive isn't he?"He has to be.He can make it."Beth looks at Sully with tears beginning to flow,and gives the baby to Sully and Sully holds her child closely and cries as Xavier and Jared are at her side.
   Chant's returned to his room at The Sunset Club and notices Cara and a veiled woman waiting for him.Chant tells his ex-wife and attorney"Desi fell through."The veiled woman takes off her veil and tells Cara and Chant"If you want to get Ava,I will do it and even the score."Chant smiles and tells Cara"Plan B in motion."Desi's at home and Michael arrives and notices his mother in severe panic.He tells her"Mom,What is wrong?"Desi turns her head to her son and tells him in a calm frightened tone"I'm screwed."Back at the Hospital,Leigh,Cecelia,Ruth,Frank,and Ava are in the waiting room and awaiting news on the Sully's baby.In the triage,Sully cries to Xavier and Jared,cradling her life-less baby boy"He should be here.I can't believe it."Xavier and Jared console her as the nurse comes into the room to take the baby away,Xavier somberly tells the nurse,just a few more minutes.The nurse quietly walks out.Terrance and Beth are walking down the hall slowly,and Beth tells Terrance"I want to tell them myself."Terrance goes back to the triage and runs into Pedro,warning him"It's not a good time right now to see Beth."Pedro understands and walks away,Beth's arrived in the waiting room and takes a deep breath to contain her composure,looks at Leigh,Cecelia,Ava,Ruth,and Frank.They know something's wrong.Beth,fighting back her tears,tells all of them"He didn't make it."

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 72. Fatal Desires

  Everyone is shocked at what has happened at Jackson Inc.Ava tells everyone,I've notified Xavier but he hasn't responded.Bobby tells them"I never thought Desi Lane would do something like this."Jared tells them of his encounter with her the day before with his father Chant,and all of them are shaking their heads.Ava yells"I bought out Lane's fair and square and she couldn't handle it!I don't regret my actions nor will I succumb to giving in to her after this stunt."Jared tells them"The woman's losing it.She's dealing with my father and we all know what that means!"Country tells them"Chant must be sleeping with her."Ava quips"Chant sleeps with anybody Country."
  Xavier's at Hell Hill and is getting ready to leave to go to Jackson Inc.He is fuming with anger after finding out about what Desi has done.Leigh tries to console him and calm him down asking him"What happened Xavier?"Xavier looks at Leigh and tells her"Desi stole the deeds to Foodstar and the family company."Leigh is puzzled and goes"Desi Lane?The most famous woman in Adam's Landing?"Xavier nods and tells Leigh"I don't know what would have made her do this but I will see to it she pays dearly!"Leigh reminds him"Don't let your emotions get in the middle of business.It will do more harm than good."Xavier tells Leigh"If it wasn't for me,she'd be rotting in the Adam's Landing Jail for Winston Hale's murder."Leigh gives Xavier a hug and tells him"I'm here for you.I'm going out for a while."Xavier leaves and Leigh gets ready to follow when she receives a message from Sully.Leigh heads out to Chantel's to meet up with Sully and Cecelia.
  Meanwhile at FJR,Frank's returned from Pre-Season Testing in LaFayette and Beth arrives.Frank asks Beth suspiciously"What are you doing here Beth?Beth tells Frank"I think you've heard that Leigh's alive haven't you?"Frank is shocked and goes"Xavier's wife?"Beth tells her ex-husband"Yep.And it's true."Frank responds"Mama told me you were up to something.How's he and Sully accepting it?"Beth starts to cry and tells Frank"I haven't seen him this happy in a long time.Sully and Leigh connected immediately."Frank asks Beth"How did you know that she was alive though?"Beth explains the story and Frank is amazed and tells her"When you want to,you are one amazing woman."Beth sarcastically responds"Is that a compliment I'm hearing?"Frank shrugs and says"Maybe it is?"Beth then gets a message from Leigh and tells Frank"Now I got to go and take care of something."Frank asks her"What's the problem?"Beth tells Frank"Desi is the problem."Frank rolls his eyes as Beth storms out and Frank makes a phone call to Michael and asks him"What's the latest with Desi?"Michael,still in LaFayette answers"I have no idea Frank.But something isn't right with her."Frank tells Michael after getting a text from Ava"I think you need to come back to town before she destroys herself."
  At Chantel's,Leigh meets up with Sully as Cecelia's sitting with Chant.Leigh isn't pleased and Sully informs her mother"Chant Hale is a piece of trash."Leigh states quietly"This must be who's been helping her."Desi meanwhile arrives and sees Leigh and yells"You are dead!You've got to be an impostor."Sully gets angry and warns Desi"Back off bitch!"Cecelia and Chant notices the confrontation and Cecelia runs and hides,noticing her mother,while Chant walks over and asks Desi in a cocky tone"Don't you have a present for me?"Desi starts to hand him the envelope and Leigh grabs it out of her hands,telling Desi"I know who you are."Chant tells Leigh"Look,give me the damn envelope!"Sully steps in and asks them"What's in the envelope that's so important."Desi snarks"You take my legacy,I take yours.It's only fair."Leigh tells Desi"I vaguely remember Beth telling me about you and she wasn't wrong at all!"Desi tells Leigh"I wish you had stayed dead.Xavier and I were meant to be together."Meanwhile Cecelia tries to sneak out and Leigh spots her,she heads after Cecelia,while Chant tells Sully"You need to stay out of this."Sully yells at both of them"You won't take a damn thing away from my family I promise you that!"Desi snarks"You're turning into Beth more and more,Beth shows up and yells at Desi"What's so wrong with Sully taking after me?It's a hell of a lot better than being a self-righteous bitch like you."Desi pushes Beth out of the way,to go after Leigh as Chant makes a phone call.
  Meanwhile Leigh has caught up with Cecelia outside and asks her"Why are you with Chant Hale?"Cecelia tells her mother"I arrived in town after finding my father dead.Did you kill him?"Leigh begins to answer when she is pushed by Desi,yelling"Give me the damn envelope you ghost."Cecelia's enraged as is Beth and Sully and Beth warns Desi"Leave my daughter in law alone and get the hell out of here!"Desi tells them"I want my damn company back.Your precious son betrayed me Beth!"Sully gets infuriated and warns Desi"I warned you,we all warned you."Desi tells them"I don't give a damn!I want my freedom."Desi tries to forcefully take the envelope from Leigh and Sully,protecting her mom,attacks Desi.Beth tries to intervene,Desi shoves Sully off of her and she falls on her stomach.Sully begins to have contractions,as Beth and Leigh rushes to Sully's side.Cecelia calls 911 and Chant comes outside and gasps in horror and walks away.
  Xavier's at Jackson Inc,watching the security footage with Ava,Bobby,Country,and Jared alongside and he's in shock as he sees Desi stealing the deeds to Foodstar and Jim's.He tells Bobby"I want her accounts frozen immediately."Xavier then gets a phone call from Beth,informing him of what's happened.He hangs up the phone and everyone in the room can tell from Xavier's expression that something's wrong.He gets up in a fury and leaves.Ava asks him"What's wrong?"Xavier tells all of them"Something's happened to Sully."

  

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 71. True Colors

  It's the next morning in Adam's Landing,Xavier and Leigh are in the bed,Xavier's staring at Leigh,watching her sleep and strokes her hair gently.She wakes up and asks Xavier"Do you think you're dreaming?"Xavier smiles and kisses her and tells her"If this is a dream,then I don't want to wake up."Leigh tells Xavier"It's real my love,so get up and go to work."Xavier lays back down and tells his wife"I got more important things on my agenda than work."Leigh asks"And what's on Xavier Jackson's agenda that's more important than work?"He kisses Leigh and tells her"You."They then hold each other and begins to kiss and then make love.
  Ava's at her mansion and comes downstairs to find her son Jack getting ready to leave.Ava asks Jack"Where's Country?"Jack tells his mother"He's at Percy's."Ava rolls her eyes and responds sarcastically"I never understood why men think sitting at the bar at a short order diner is a social event."She then asks Jack"Going out to meet up with the tramp..oops Rachel?"Jack gets upset and warns Ava"Stop calling her a tramp Mom.You don't even know her."Ava apologizes and replies"I only know you're dating her and she slept with my brother.I call them as I see them."Ava then shocks Jack telling him"I have an idea!Invite Rachel over here tonight for dinner.I want to give her a chance."Jack asks his mom"Have you had your coffee yet?"Ava tells him"Yes I have son.Just bring her to dinner tonight.I need to talk to her."Jack sighs and makes her promise"If she comes over,don't humiliate her like the last time."Ava winks and responds"If you see something good in her,then I missed something."Jack then accepts his Mother's offer and leaves.Ava then has a knock at the door and goes to answer it finding it to be Chant.Ava gets angry and tells Chant"I don't give out donations nor am I interested in being witnessed to."and slams the door.Chant walks in and quips"Nice try.I want to know what you're going to do with my family home?"Ava takes out her lighter and laughs"I should burn it down."Chant warns her"Don't play with my family legacy you bitch!Ava sternly tells Chant"Don't get childish with me.I'll do what I want with it and if you don't like it nor dear old Daddy,then you know what you can kiss!"She then tells Chant to leave and he heads out the door."Ava then heads out to meet up with Bobby at Jackson Inc.Outside,Chant has a thought and says"Ava will give me what's mine.And I know the way she'll do it."
  At Hell Hill,Sully arrives to check on her parents on her way to work and Xavier and Leigh comes down the stairs,latched to each other and Sully quips"I could grow to like this."Xavier laughs and tells her"Princess,I'm the happiest man in the world!"Sully gives her mother a hug and Leigh notices Sully's baby bump.Leigh is amazed and says"I can't believe you're grown and having a child of your own."Sully gets upset and says"It's a long story."Xavier tells Sully"I caught her up on everything."Leigh then heads to the kitchen and Sully tells her father"I can't believe it!"Xavier hugs her and tells her"I can't either Princess."Leigh comes back in the living room upset.Xavier in a concerned tone asks"What's wrong?"Leigh tells Xavier"I just called Cecelia and her phone's dis-connected."Sully gets suspicious and asks"Who's Cecelia?"Xavier tells Sully"Cecelia's your sister"Xavier explains everything to Sully and she's understanding and Leigh tells them"She's the one we'll have to worry about.She will have a hard time understanding all of this."Sully quips"I can certainly understand."Xavier tells both of them"We will get through this and everything will work out."They all hug and Leigh gives Sully a picture of her sister and asks her daughter"Cecelia could be here in town,would you keep an eye out for her?"Sully tells her mother"I'll gladly do it...Mom."They hug and Sully leaves.Xavier then makes a phone call and tells them to keep an eye out for Cecelia Kilgore.Leigh grabs Xavier's hand and tells him"It's going to be a lot to take in for all of us."Xavier assures her"It'll take time but we'll adjust.Don't worry about it."Xavier and Leigh then heads back upstairs.
  Ava's arrived at Jackson Inc and comes into Xavier's office to find Bobby,Country,and Jared in Xavier's office,all in shock and anger.Ava asks them,knowing something's a miss,asks them"What's going on?"Jared walks around the room trying to control his temper as Country tells Ava"Brace yourself."Jared yells"I knew it,I knew it."Bobby sits at Xavier's desk and he tells Ava"The deeds to Foodstar and Jim's are gone."Ava gets angry and asks"Who stole them?"Bobby pulls up the security footage and turns the monitor around for all of them to see.Ava is enraged as is Country and Bobby.Both shakes their heads in disbelief and Jared tells them"My father's fingerprints are all over this!"Ava is silent and she says coldly"Beth was right about her."All of them looks at each other and says at the same time"Xavier will not take this well."Ava asks them"Which one of us are going to tell Xavier?"
  Jack has met up with Rachel at Chantel's,Jack notices some worry on Rachel's face.He asks her"What's up with you.You're not yourself."Rachel somberly tells Jack"I just returned from the OBGYN.I'm pregnant."Jack is floored.Rachel adds"And I'm not sure who's the father,you or Xavier."Sully has arrived at The Sunset Club and spots Chant sitting at the table with a young girl.Sully watches for a moment and when the girl turns around,Sully recognizes her as her sister,Cecelia Kilgore.They don't notice her and Sully says to herself"This won't end well."Xavier and Leigh has returned to his bedroom and Xavier notices a message on his phone from Ava."Leigh asks him"Is it about Cecelia?"Xavier has a look of anger and tells Leigh"Mother was right.Mother was always right."