Daylight And Darkness: Episode 110. Meltdown

   It's the next morning in Adam's Landing and at Hell Hill,Ciarra has cooked breakfast and Tenny and Beth arrives downstairs and Ciarra tells them"This isn't much but maybe Xavier will feel better after last night."Beth tells her Aunt"He holds things in and he has always wanted a son.With everything that's happened lately,this may be the tipping point."Tenny responds"I haven't seen Xavier like that since he thought Leigh had died years ago.That Rachel bitch deserves whatever she gets."Beth agrees as does Ciarra.Leigh comes downstairs in a state of worry and tells Beth,Tenny,and Ciarra"Xavier left this morning and he's taken his gun with him."Beth is stunned as are Tenny and Ciarra and they all fear for Xavier as he isn't taking the news of Rachel's abortion well.At the creek,Xavier sits on a rock and watches the creek flow and has his gun in his hand and is silent.He has a flashback to the moment Leigh died in his arms years ago in Paris,then he has another flashback to when he found out about Bren Gilham being his daughter and shortly afterwards,her death."Xavier has many thoughts racing through his head and he is in a paranoid state and full of different emotions and he shoots his Colt 45 numerous times and screams loudly,letting out his pain and hurt and screams"I can't take this anymore!I can't take this!"Leigh hears Xavier's screams in the house,as does Beth,Tenny,and Ciarra,and Leigh runs out in a rush to her Husband's side as she fears the worse as she hears another gunshot.
   At The Penthouse,Jared wakes up and walks into the living room and sees his Mother and asks"Where's Sully?"Gabriella looks at her son and warns him"Something is about to happen Jared.I see blood."Jared's mind immediately goes to Sully and he says in a scared tone"I hope she didn't do what I think she did."Gabriella tells him"She's went to meet with Ava down at Class.She is handling this better than I'd imagine,but I don't think her Father is."Jared takes a deep breath and says"I think Xavier holds a lot in and this is the breaking point.I know he wasn't looking forward to being a Father to Rachel Lane's child,but it's just disgusting beyond words what she's done.I hope she gets what's coming to her."Gabriella tells her Son in a tone of certainty"It's coming.I don't see Rachel making it long.There is darkness all around and it's scary."Jared sits down an says in a tone of fear"I am scared for Sully and Xavier."Gabriella warns Jared"Something's about to happen son,and it's going to be bad."
   At Ava's mansion,Sully has arrived as Ava and Ruth are sitting in the living room and Ava asks Sully"How's things with Xavier?"Sully tells them"He didn't take the news well at all.I was shocked to see his reaction."Sully cries"I've never seen him hurt like that before in my life."Ruth looks at them and asks them,not knowing what they are discussing"What happened?"Ava looks at her Mother and says to her"Rachel aborted the baby to get back at me."Ruth is shocked and says slowly in disbelief"Oh no.Poor Xavier."Sully tells them"Mom's pregnant and he has that to look forward to.I think all that's happened as of late may be too much for him.Daddy's always been one to hold his emotions in.He's doing so much right now with running Frank's team,running Jackson Inc,and he has held so much in,I think he could snap."Ava tells her Niece"I've got Xavier's back no matter what and so does everyone else in this family.Rachel will pay for this.I'll make damn sure of that!"Ruth looks at Ava and Sully and tells them"Rachel is the reason Frank's in the ICU at City Hospital and almost died.She's hurt my family and I normally wouldn't do this,but I wish she gets hers and she will!"Ava tells Ruth and Sully"I'm about to call Aretha.Sully calls Beth and Tenny and tells them to meet her at Class.Sully tells Ava with anger in her voice"The Lanes has hurt us for the last time!"Ava nods and tells her niece"That is for sure!"Ruth goes upstairs to check on Jack,but she doesn't find him.Ruth then returns downstairs and says"I think Jack has left to confront Rachel."Ava responds"I hope so."
   At The Exposer,Aretha is in her office,at her desk,as she is writing a formal apology to Frank and all the ones she hurt with her article.Rashad comes in her office and asks his Mother"So you left the suite this morning and didn't say a word to me."Aretha's silent and looks at her son in disappointment and cuts to the chase,asking him"Did you help Rachel?"Rashad answers"I didn't help her with the abortion.I didn't know who she was Mama.Aretha sits back in her chair and tells Rashad"I want you to tell me how you let her get you like she did."Rashad goes back and says"I was at a bar in Southpoint Beach,and I was actually getting ready to return to town to take up my internship at City Hospital with Uncle Terrance and Dr.Jackson.At a club down there,This girl who called herself Amanda came up to me and she started to hit on me and yes Mama,I fell for it as I didn't know it was Rachel Lane."Aretha looks at Rashad and asks"So she was playing the field?"Rashad tells his Mother"She was partying hard that night and we started to drink.."Aretha is shocked and asks Rashad"I thought you were seeing a girl down there named Latoya.What happened with that Rashad?"Rashad responds"Latoya doesn't know about Rachel and I yet."Aretha looks at Rashad and says to him"Rachel knew who you were though.God I wish I had listened to Ava."Aretha gets upset and Rashad apologizes and Aretha looks at him and says"Baby boy,you need to tell your fiancee about this.Apologize to her.Rachel played you and she betrayed me big time."Aretha finishes her article and posts it on The Exposer's website and tells Rashad"I've got to go meet up with Ava.Go see your Grandma and Grandpa and let Uncle Terrance do a test on you."Rashad quizzically asks Aretha"Why do you want me to get tested?"Aretha tells him"When Rachel slept with Xavier,she drugged him.I have a feeling she may have done that to you as well."Rashad heads for City Hospital as Aretha heads to Class.
  Back at Hell Hill,Xavier walks into the storm shelter and looks around silently and finds a old jar of moonshine and takes a drink and walks out and sees Leigh down there.Leigh hugs Xavier frantically and sighs in relief"You scared me."Xavier tells his Wife"I needed to let some anger out.I don't understand why I am mourning a child I really didn't want in the first place."Leigh and Xavier sits down at the creek and Leigh tells Xavier"You have a big heart X.Rachel used you to get back at Desi.She ended up pregnant.X she drugged you and you weren't thinking clearly."Xavier tells Leigh,holding her hand"When Sully found out she was pregnant after she was raped by Pete Myers,she considered abortion and I told our Princess that if she wanted to do it,to do it.That messed her up.Rachel on the other hand.."Leigh finishes his sentence"She played the victim and from what you've told me,you were vulnerable and fell into her web."Xavier responds with regret"I did.I didn't know who she was or anything."He looks at Leigh and says to her,starting to cry,"When I thought you were gone years ago,my heart broke in a million pieces.It changed me and there's so much I carry inside me and I don't show it Leigh.I had to take care of Sully and I did that."Leigh tells her Husband"You raised her wonderfully too."Xavier opens up to Leigh and says"Since I've been down here in Adam's Landing,so much has happened,finding out about B.R. being my father and taking control of his estate.What happened to Sully,I take care of everybody Leigh.I don't like seeing my family hurt.I couldn't save you when you were shot and I vowed I'd never let that happen again.Leigh that messed with me."Leigh looks at Xavier and holds him and says"Sweetie you need to take care of you.I'm here for you.Let me in."Xavier says"That child didn't deserve to die.We could have handled three children.Rachel took that from me."Xavier gets angry and Leigh sternly looks at him and says"Xavier Jackson.Look at me."Leigh puts Xavier's hand on her stomach and Leigh tells her husband"You haven't lost anything my love.You have two babies on the way that will need you.Xavier feels the kicks in Leigh's stomach and Leigh looks at Xavier and says"You have two reasons to move forward along with more.You've done your venting.You let Rachel get what's coming to her and let me take care of you."Xavier cries and says to Leigh"You are my heart Leigh.I love you so much."Leigh hugs Xavier and says to him"I love you too X.Your family loves you too and they all support you.Let's go back to the house and have breakfast.Ciarra cooked your favorites and made Orange Juice."Xavier and Leigh holds hands and heads back to the main house.
   Meanwhile at The Sunset Club,Rachel is sitting in her room and feels some guilt after betraying Aretha,yet shows no remorse.Jack storms in the room and yells at Rachel"You whore!How could you?"Rachel looks at him and says in a tone of disbelief"What did I do Jack?"Jack yells at her"Don't play with me you selfish bitch!I know about the abortion and I know about you sleeping with Rashad!"Rachel looks at Jack and says in a cocky tone"I had to prove to your crazy ass Mother that she didn't control me Jack.As for Rashad,I didn't sleep with anyone named Rashad."Jack pulls out his phone and shows Rachel the video and says to her angrily"You lie too!"Rachel is silent and Jack goes ballistic and grabs Rachel and hisses"I loved you.And my Mom tried and tried to tell me you were nothing but a selfish,vindictive,bitch,whore.And she was right!"Rachel looks at Jack and yells"I hate your Mother.I hate your family.And I didn't want this kid anyway."Jack tells Rachel"We could have raised this kid together Rachel.I would have been there for you,but you thought about you."Rachel looks at Jack and yells"This is your Mommy's fault.Your Mommy is a pyromaniac and she needs to be locked in a padded cell.You need to cut your Mommy off and grow up and be a real man Jackie boy!"Jack gets furious and pulls back his hand to slap Rachel,and backs up to the door and tells Rachel coldly,walking out,stopping himself"I'm glad Andy married us and didn't legalize it.You deserve whatever you get.Go to hell Rachel!"Jack slams the door and Rachel pulls out her tablet and reads The Exposer and sees Aretha's apology for Frank's article and then below another story and Rachel throws the tablet across the room and storms out,headed to confront Aretha.
   At Hell Hill,Xavier,Leigh,and Ciarra sits in the kitchen and Ciarra asks Xavier"Are you feeling better?"Xavier tells his Great-Aunt"I'll make it.I have my beautiful wife and my family and as you,Mother,and Grandma always say,people will get theirs."Ciarra agrees and Leigh gets a message from Ava and asks Xavier"Are you going to be ok if I go down to visit with Ava?"Xavier is silent for a moment and says"Fine with me.Keep me posted."Leigh gives her husband a kiss and says"I certainly will."At Jackson Inc,Jared arrives and Burt is in Xavier's office and Burt asks Jared"How's Xavier this morning?"Jared tells Burt"He isn't taking it well.I hope he pulls it together."Burt tells Jared"He will.Remember he has ice in his veins."Jared laughs and then a visitor arrives at Xavier's office who are Lily and Cara,Burt asks his ex-wife"What in the hell are you doing here?"Jared sees Cara and warns her"I still have the SEC on speed-dial."Lily tells them"I'm here to warn you all that I'm about to cash in."Burt and Jared tells Lily and Cara"No way in hell will you get Ciarra's shares in this company."Lily tells Burt"I'm getting what's mine and you're not going to stop me!"Burt and Jared tells Lily and Cara"Just watch us!"Meanwhile Rachel arrives down at The Exposer and Aretha's receptionist tells her"You're barred from entering this building."Rachel tells the receptionist"Oh I am?Well expect to receive a visit from my attorney after this trash Aretha's just written!"Rachel is escorted out and once outside Rachel has a thought,and heads to Class.Meanwhile at Class,Ava,Sully,Beth,Tenny,Ruth,Aretha,and now Leigh are gathered in Ava's office and they have discussed Xavier and his pain over what Rachel has done.Aretha tells them"I posted a story before I left that will expose her ass once and for all!"Ava quips"I suspect we're going to have a visitor then.She likely knows we've made up."Sully tells them"I never EVER want to see my Daddy in that kind of pain again."Beth responds"Rachel Lane will pay dearly for this and I think we have a great idea."Leigh tells all of them"Xavier's pulling himself together.I just texted him the plan and he's ready."Tenny looks at everyone and tells them"I think we all make one hell of a team."Ruth gets a text from Bobby and tells everyone"Terrance has started to bring Frank out of the coma.One good thing has happened."Ava tells all of them"When we have Rachel where we want her,it's going to get even better."All the ladies agree and Ruth leaves to see Frank and Beth tells Ruth"I'll be down there shortly."Sully,Leigh,and Tenny heads to Hell Hill,Aretha heads to see Willie,and Ava and Beth sits back and they have a drink and Beth tells Ava"You and I have a lot in common,we will do whatever it takes to protect our children."Ava tells Beth"Yes we will."Down at City Hospital,Rashad looks for his Uncle and walks into a room,thinking it's Terrance's office and finds someone in a coma and walks out and shakes his head,knowing who it is laying in the bed,in the coma.