Daylight And Darkness: Episode 126. The Hurt

   It's the next morning in Adam's Landing and the deaths of Jamie and Lily have been the top stories on the morning news throughout town.At Hell Hill,Xavier sits in his library and pours himself a cup of coffee,spiking it with crown,and makes a phone call to Country and Country,who's driving back to Adam's Landing tells Xavier"I took her up to the highway to a wine field and dumped her out."Xavier asks"Sugar Creek?"Country replies"Close to it."Xavier hangs up the phone and Winston walks in his study and asks Xavier"Where did Country take her?"Xavier smiles and says"Sugar Creek."Winston has an evil grin and he and Xavier both makes a few calls,meanwhile Leigh walks into the kitchen and sees Jack and asks him"Have you gotten in touch with Ava yet?"Jack responds"I haven't heard from Mom.She should be in Europe by now.I left her a message."Leigh looks at Jack and says to him with a scared tone"This is going to destroy our family.Ava needs to be ready for what to expect when she returns.Meanwhile in the library,Xavier and Winston are discussing the same thing and both of them tries to figure out who told the press.Winston says to Xavier"I'm sure Beth knows and Ava told Jack.Xavier tells Winston"The only people that knew besides us were Leigh,Mother,and Bobby and I know none of them would have said anything."Winston looks at Xavier and tells him"Rachel did escape though and she could have told someone."Xavier looks at Winston with red in his eyes as Winston and Xavier puts the pieces together and at the same time,both of them responds"Desi."
   At The Farm,Beth and Frank wakes up and hand in hand and notice silence when they walk into the living room.Ruth and Bree both sit in front of the TV,watching the morning news and Ruth and Bree are frozen in shock.Frank asks his Mother and Niece"What's wrong?"Ruth points at the TV and Beth and Frank hears the newscaster report the deaths of Jamie Marx and Lily Corbin and Frank is horrified and Ruth looks at Frank and asks him"Where is Ava?"Beth answers"She's in Europe right now Ruth."Ruth looks at Beth and asks her sternly"Did you know about this?"Beth takes a deep breath as Frank,Ruth,and Bree looks at her and Beth slowly and calmly tells them"Xavier told me about what happened and.."Bree yells"Xavier had my Mom killed?"Frank tells Bree"I don't think Xavier would have done something like this.We know the history between Ava and Jamie."Ruth shakes and says somberly"Jamie wasn't perfect and she hurt me so much,but she was my little girl,my daughter."Ruth then looks at Beth and asks"Why didn't anyone tell me?"Beth looks at Ruth and tells her"From what Xavier told me,Burt Corbin shot Lily and Jamie and Rachel went to The Sunset Club and Ava and Jamie got into a confrontation and they fought over Ava's gun and Jamie was shot."Ruth shakes her head in disgust and walks away.Bree looks at Beth and asks her"I heard Winston has been working with Xavier and Aunt Ava.Do you think they planned this?"Beth takes a deep breath as Frank stares sternly at Beth and Beth tells them"Jamie and Rachel were about to expose our families and Winston helped them stop the book from being published."Frank shakes his head in disgust and Bree looks at them and says"Grandma hasn't hardly said a word all morning.I'm scared for her.This could kill her."Beth assures them"What happened down there with Ava and Jamie was between them and I think it was an accident."Frank yells"Ava's wanted Jamie dead for years Beth!Why didn't you tell me about this?"Beth says quietly"Xavier felt it was best to just keep quiet for Ruth's sake."Frank gets upset and tells Beth"At least you should have said something to me.We are about to get remarried and you should have said something."Frank goes to check on his Mother and Bree tells Beth"This is bad.I understand you were doing what you thought was best for Grandma,but you should have told me.Summer will find out and she will want answers."Beth tells Bree"Don't blame Xavier for this.He may be cold sometimes and he does have that mean streak,but he wouldn't do something like this."Bree looks at Beth silently as she says somberly"My Mom is dead."Bree starts to cry and Beth holds her as Bree cries in Beth's arms.In the kitchen,Frank walks in and finds Ruth sitting at the table silently and Ruth tells her son in a distant tone"My daughter's dead?"Frank nods somberly and Ruth holds onto Frank and cries on his shoulder as she mourns Jamie's death,as does Frank.Meanwhile,Beth leaves for City Hospital,while Bree heads to Hell Hill.
   At Ciarra and Tenny's Penthouse,Ciarra is in the kitchen and looks out the window,wiping tears from her eyes as Tenny walks in the room and asks Ciarra"What are you crying about?"Ciarra looks at her sister and says"Lily's dead."Tenny quips"Thank god!"Ciarra turns around and asks Tenny angrily"How could you say such a thing.Lily was my daughter Tennessee!"Tenny tells Ciarra"Lily hurt you over and over and over through the years.She stole money from you and Jacob,from Jim's,why are you so tore up over her death?She got what was coming to her."Ciarra cries"I know Tennessee.Lily hurt me so much but still,it hurts.First it was Jacob,now Lily's gone."Tenny tells Ciarra"Sit down baby sister."Ciarra takes a deep breath and says"I would prefer standing."Tenny yells"Sit Down!"Ciarra sits down across from her sister and Tenny looks at Ciarra and gently tells her"I do understand your pain.But remember what she was about to do?"Ciarra says somberly"That book?"Tenny responds"Yes.All she ever did was hurt you Ciarra.She broke Jacob's heart and yours throughout her life and look at it this way,you won't have to worry anymore."Ciarra starts to cry and says"But Tennessee,Lily was my only child."Tenny says to her"And was Lily ever there for you?"Ciarra sighs and says"It just hurts and I wish I didn't know she was gone.I'd rather believe she has disappeared."Tenny gets up and holds Ciarra and hugs her and tells her gently"Think of it as that if it helps.Everything will be ok Ciarra.I am here for you."Ciarra holds on to her oldest sister as she mourns Lily's death and Tenny is quiet and says"Your family's here for you."
   Meanwhile,Desi has arrived back at City Hospital and sneaks into Jesse's room and sees that he's in a coma as he's recovering from his surgery.She sits next to him and says"You saved me and I'm glad you're going to survive."Meanwhile,Beth walks into Terrance's office and finds him there,about to head to Jesse's room and Beth asks him"Shouldn't you be getting ready for Sidney's funeral?"Terrance looks at Beth and tells her"I want to work.It keeps me from mourning Daddy."Beth understands and notices something's wrong with Terrance and asks him"What else is bothering you?I can tell when something's on your mind?"Terrance responds"Everybody told me that things have changed in this damn town and it hasn't changed at all!"Beth is puzzled and asks"What are you talking about?"Terrance fills Beth in on his confrontation with Desi and Michael the night before and Beth is floored and gets angry as Terrance tells her"Michael Barr showed his true feelings calling me "Boy" and "Sissy Boy",I decked his ass and Beth that struck a nerve in me."Beth responds"It does with me too Terrance.You need to go back home and be with your family and let me handle things here.Then afterwards you come back and things will be better."Terrance asks Beth"Why are people so cruel in this world?Just because someone may be a different color or they may be gay,doesn't mean they have to say the things they say."Beth reminds Terrance"Remember who Michael's parents are Terrance.It starts in the home."Terrance hugs Beth and tells her"You always say the right thing."Beth looks at Terrance and tells him"Olivia is here and she'll help me out today.As your boss,I am telling you to go back home for Sidney's Memorial."Terrance walks out and Beth heads downstairs to check on Jesse,on her way to the ICU,Beth has a thought and thinks about Jamie and Lily's deaths and who leaked it to the media and she says under her breath"Desi did this.And she will regret it!"
   Back at Hell Hill,Bree storms inside as Leigh greets her with a hug and Bree asks Leigh"Where's Xavier and Winston?"Leigh points to the library and Bree heads back there in a fury and slams open the door and Xavier looks at Bree and asks"I take it you know?"Bree quickly gets to the point and tells Xavier and Winston"I know both of you hated my Mom."Winston quips"That's an understatement."Bree gives an evil look to Winston and Bree then jumps to Xavier and asks"Did you instigate Aunt Ava to kill my Mom?"Xavier looks at Bree and tells her"Bree,I may have hated your Mother,but I wouldn't have her killed."Bree tells them"I want both of you to know now that my Grandma is crying her eyes out and she is heartbroken over this and I blame this on the two of you."Winston reminds Bree"Your Mother did many horrible things in her life."Bree yells"I know that and you have no room to speak so shut the hell up!"Xavier looks at Bree and tells his niece"What happened at The Sunset Club was between Ava and Jamie!And calm down and go back to The Farm and support Grandma."Bree shakes her head in disgust and says to Xavier"You remind me so much of my Grandpa it makes me sick."Xavier looks at Bree and says"And remember that your Mother wasn't a damn saint!"Bree storms out and leaves,slamming the door and Winston looks at Xavier and asks"Didn't she try to run for DA once?"Xavier nods and Winston tells Xavier"I think we need to get Bobby over here immediately to discuss strategy because this will turn ugly."Xavier makes the call as Winston walks out of the room and has a dizzy spell and Leigh asks him"Are you ok?Winston holds onto the couch and Jack walks in and helps his Father back to his room and tells him"I'm going to see Grandma."Winston tells Jack"That's a good idea."Meanwhile back in the library,Leigh warns Xavier"This doesn't look good."Xavier shakes his head and tells his wife,holding her hand"I think this is just the beginning."
  At The Farm,Frank and Ruth sits in the kitchen as Ruth looks at Frank and hardly says a word.Frank sits next to his Mother and holds her close to him and Frank assures her"Xavier was only looking out for you."Ruth snaps and yells"Damnit I am not a feeble old lady Frank!I should have known about this!"Frank gently tells Ruth"Mama,you should have known about this but I do not believe that Beth or Xavier would have kept this from you because they wanted to hurt you."Ruth looks at Frank and says"I know son.I do.But I just wish you all wouldn't treat me like a old lady."Frank gives Ruth a hug and changes subjects and asks"Do you want to go to Sidney's funeral today?"Ruth looks at Frank and tells him"Go for me and tell Willie I'm sorry."Frank hugs his Mother again and says with a gentle tone"I will Mama."Frank starts to walk out and Ruth asks Frank"So did Beth accept your proposal?"Frank sighs and says"She did Mama."Ruth breaks a smile and says"I'm glad you have her."Frank responds"Me too."Frank leaves and runs into Bree outside and Bree yells"That son of a bitch is sitting over there with Winston Hale acting like Mom's death doesn't even bother them."Frank warns Bree"Calm down Bree.Xavier and Winston teamed together for good reason.Bree looks at her uncle and shakes her head and says"Xavier is just like Grandpa,both of them are two evil bastards that would do anything to get their way."Frank advises his niece"You need to let the grudges go Bree.Mama needs support right now and if you want to vent,talk to me or Beth."Bree hugs Frank and heads inside,as Frank heads to Sidney's memorial.
   At City Hospital,Beth is in the hallway,outside Jesse's room and calls Frank and Frank tells Beth"I love you Beth.I understand your reasons."Beth tells Frank"I'll be back home soon."Beth hangs up and walks into Jesse's room and sees Desi at his side and Beth asks Desi"What are you doing here?"Desi tells Beth"I have every right to be here.You're the one that shouldn't be here."Beth walks over and looks at Jesse's vitals and charts and then grabs Desi by the arm and drags her outside.They walk into an empty room and Beth looks at Desi and asks her"Did you inform the press about what happened to Jamie and Lily?"Desi smiles at Beth and says"I didn't know about that until this morning on the news."Beth gets angry and slaps Desi and quietly warns her"I know you were the one that tipped off the media."Desi yells"You're damn right I did you vindictive bitch.You are back in charge at this hospital and your family has done so much hurt to my family.I returned it!"Beth gets up in Desi's face as she calls security,and sternly warns her"If my future Mother In Law ends up in this hospital over what you did,then I will kill you myself!"Security arrives and Desi is escorted out and Beth yells"Also a reminder,since Xavier now owns this hospital,you're no longer on the board."Desi yells back"Go to hell!"Beth shakes her head in disgust and calls Ciarra and Tenny to no answer.Beth then calls Olivia and tells her"I'm going to check on my Aunt Ciarra and my Mama.You're in charge while I'm gone."Beth then heads over to Ciarra and Tenny's.
   At Hell Hill,Xavier and Leigh sits on the couch and Leigh tells Xavier"I don't think I'll be able to handle the stress from what has happened."Xavier kisses his wife and assures her"I got everything covered."Winston meanwhile walks downstairs and asks Xavier"Has Bobby arrived yet?"Xavier responds"He's on his way.There's a knock at the door and Xavier walks up to the door and answers it in shock as the person tells him"You're going to get what's long overdue Xavier Jackson."At The Farm,Jack arrives as Bree sits in the living room and Jack asks his cousin"Where's Grandma?"Bree tells Jack"She's asleep."Jack asks Bree"How are you holding up?"Bree snaps"I don't quite know how to answer at this time."In Ruth's bedroom,Ruth lays on the bed and cries for Jamie and she feels someone touch her and Ruth looks up and says"B.R.?"Beth meanwhile arrives at Ciarra and Tenny's Penthouse and finds Ciarra by herself and Beth holds her Aunt in her arms as she cries and Beth asks"Where's Mama?"Tenny walks in and tells Ciarra"I thought I would bring us some company.His name is Precious.Ciarra and Beth looks at Tenny as she has brought a Doberman Pincher home and tells them"I adopted him.Isn't he adorable?"Ciarra and Beth are stunned.In Europe,Ava and Burt has arrived at their destination and Ava checks her phone and sees the messages and looks at Burt and says"I think you may be going back to Blue Ridge after we're finished."They walk into a room and a prison guard brings a prisoner in the room and he sees Ava and Ava tells him"I got a deal for you."