Daylight And Darkness: Episode 112. Family Ties And Inquisition

   At City Hospital, Frank is sitting in the bed as the TV's on and catching up on the race results. Frank asks Willie "Shouldn't you be with Sidney instead of being here with me?" Willie tells Frank "Ruth didn't want you to be by yourself. And I finally hired someone to help out with Sidney." Frank asks Willie "How is Sidney doing?" Willie looks down and tells Frank "The Alzheimer's is getting worse and worse every day. He barely speaks and I sometimes pray the lord takes him. It heartbreaking to watch him sit there and not remember who he is or where he is." Frank tells Willie "I'm sure he knows you and Terrance and Aretha." Willie smiles at Frank and says "He does but he can't acknowledge it." Terrance walks in Frank's room and sees Frank and tells him "Good to see you're awake." Frank tells Terrance with a smile "Good to be awake and seeing those race results makes me feel better." Terrance then looks at his Mother and asks her "Mama,are you planning on staying overnight?" Willie tells her son "Only until Ruth or one of the family comes back. She didn't want Frank to be by himself." Frank quips "I don't think I'm going anywhere unless Michael comes to Adam's Landing tonight and wants to fight with Cale after that race." Terrance quickly says to Frank "I think everything's covered at FJR." Terrance asks his Mother,remembering what Beth had told him a few days prior "Mama can I see you in my office? I want to talk to you about something." Frank motions for Willie to go along with Terrance, telling her "I don't plan on escaping." Willie and Terrance heads to his office as Frank sits up and watches the TV and a visitor walks into the room and Frank asks him "What are you doing here?" Cale tells his Father "I thought you might want this." Cale gives Frank the trophy from his race win and Frank's silent and asks Cale "What has humbled you?" Cale responds "Your brother has his ways of humbling people." Frank laughs and says "Yes he does." Cale sits by Frank's side and they begin to get to know each other.

   Meanwhile all the ladies has met up at Ava's house as Beth and Ruth has arrived. Sully, Leigh, Tenny, and Aretha have already shown up and Tenny asks Ava "Has our guest of honor arrived yet." Ava looks at them and quips "Let's go to my basement and find out." They head down the stairs into Ava's basement. With her arms tied to the chair in the middle of the room and out cold from Jack's injection sits Rachel. Jack is down there and Ava tells everyone "Looks like the whore's asleep." Beth tells everyone "The drug should begin to wear off shortly." Jack gives Beth the syringe as she checks it and tells Jack "You did everything right, as she checks where he injected her and all the ladies stand around as Rachel is out and Ava gets excited and tells everyone,as Rachel begins to awaken "Looks like our guest is ready to answer some questions." Rachel looks around the room and notices her wrists are tied tightly to the chair and is silent. Ava asks Rachel "Are you comfortable?" Rachel looks at Jack and says to him "You lied to me?" Jack tells Rachel "Yes I did." Ava quips with pride "That's my son." Aretha's the first one to start the Inquisition and says calmly yet with anger in her voice to Rachel "You shouldn't be upset about this. You had no trouble coming to town and drugging people like Xavier, and my son, drugging them." Rachel angrily hisses at Aretha "You backstabbing bitch. I read that article you wrote on your website!" Aretha delivers a slap to Rachel and tells her coldly ,getting in her face "What's really bad is that your book's been taken off the bookshelves and you have lost all your allies." Ava stands back and smiles, while playing with her cigarette lighter and quips to Rachel, holding her book and setting it on fire "We've made our money Rachel. Now you're about to pay for the pain you've caused all of us in this room." Rachel yells "All of you are crazy! Sully walks over to Rachel and tells her sternly "What I don't like to see bitch, is my Daddy upset over your selfish actions. You are just like your Mother." Rachel angrily responds "Go cut yourself you psycho! I didn't want the damn kid anyway. I only wanted to get back at my Mother." Sully delivers a blistering slap to Rachel and pulls out a razor blade and cuts Rachel on the face and asks her,losing her temper "How does if feel Rachel? It's been my relief. Maybe you should take it up and do all of us a favor!" Rachel yells for help and Ava looks down and shakes her head and tells Rachel coldly "Nobody's going to help you Rachel. Nobody." Rachel looks around the room as she sees Ava, Aretha,Beth, Ruth, Sully, Leigh, Tenny, and Jack and she yells at them "All of you will pay for this! I mean all of you!" Ruth pulls a pistol out of her purse and says to Rachel "The only one in this room that's about to pay for anything is you." Rachel is quiet as Ruth tells Rachel calmly with anger in her voice "If my son had of died, I'd killed you myself you ungrateful bitch! You make me sick. You had an abortion on an innocent child, just to stick it to my family. Dear that doesn't work here." Rachel looks at Ruth and responds "You're not even related to Xavier.Your dear B.R, slept with your son's wife and out came Xavier. Maybe Dr. Beth should have had an abortion and saved you some grief." Ava gets heated and walks over to Rachel and warns her "You won't dare talk to my Mama like that." Ava hits Rachel and Ruth backs up and takes a deep breath and heads upstairs,telling everyone "I need a break." Beth sends a text meanwhile and looks at Rachel and is silent, staring at her intently with red in her eyes as Leigh keeps Sully calm and Leigh now walks over to Rachel and Rachel asks Leigh "And the one person I thought had some sanity is about to let loose?" Leigh tells Rachel "I didn't judge you for what you did Rachel. I didn't do anything to you. I would have helped you and been there for you. But you hurt Xavier beyond words. He didn't deserve that." Rachel replies "Blame Ava for the abortion." Leigh gets angry and Beth tells Leigh "Head back home. You don't need this stress." Leigh heads upstairs and Sully tells everyone with her anger growing "Let's finish her off." Tenny, who's been watching everything unfold, says "I think it's time for the big gun." All the ladies agrees and Rachel looks around the room,with fear beginning to grow as to what will happen next.

   Meanwhile at Hell Hill, Xavier sits in his study,as he is getting texts from Ava and the family as to how things are going regarding Rachel's "trial". In the living room, Ciarra is sitting in front of the TV and Lily helps herself inside and Ciarra asks her Daughter "What are you doing here?" Lily tells her Mother "Looks like nobody's here. We can have a heart to heart." Ciarra politely asks Lily to leave, saying "I don't have anything to say to you after all the pain and hurt you've caused me." Lily sits down next to her Mother and says to her "I want to discuss your shares in Jim's and Jackson Inc. I think with your advanced age, you can't handle them and you should let me control them." Lily pulls out a form of papers and tells Ciarra, giving her a pen "Sign these papers and you'll have less to worry about." Ciarra puts on her glasses and begins to read them and gets to a line saying "incompetent". Ciarra gets angry and looks at Lily and rips the papers up as Lily gets angry and says "Look you senile old woman.." Xavier comes out of the study and pulls out his Colt 45 and warns Lily "Get your worthless ass out of my house now!" Lily yells back "Stay out of this Xavier!" Leigh comes in the house in a fury and Xavier tells his Great-Aunt, who's upset at Lily's insults "Tend to Leigh. I'll handle Lily." Ciarra follows Leigh as Xavier sternly tells Lily "I warned you once and I won't warn you again. I heard everything you were saying to your Mother. Either you leave alive or you leave dead. Make your choice." Lily looks at Xavier and says "You are one evil bastard to threaten family like that." Xavier tells Lily coldly "You're not family to me! You are someone on borrowed time if you keep this act up. Lily leaves,slamming the door and Xavier goes to check on Leigh and Ciarra.

   At City Hospital, Frank and Cale are in Frank's room and Cale has told Frank of his life, telling Frank "My Aunt and Uncle raised me and it was bad. My Uncle was a drug-addict and my Aunt left when I was young and left me with him and he was cruel." Frank is attentive and tells Cale "I knew Claudia was pregnant and then she said she lost the child after she left for some time. Cale if I knew you were alive.." Cale stops Frank and tells him "I know you've been there. Xavier explained everything to me Frank." Frank starts to get emotional and tells Cale "This win does make me proud. I want us to get to know each other. I want to make up for the lost time." Cale tells his Father "I'm sorry about how we started things off. I let my emotions get the best of me sometimes." Frank tells Cale "That trait you inherited from me." Both of them laughs and Ruth returns to Frank's room and asks Cale "What in the hell are you doing here?" Frank tells his Mother "We're bonding. He gave me this trophy." Ruth walks over to Cale and tells him "I'm glad to see this. Now you're going to have to bond with me." Frank warns Cale with a laugh "She's going to be a tough one to deal with." Ruth says "I was watching the two of you and Cale, welcome to our family." Ruth hugs Cale and tells him "You're now my Grandson and you have a family and never forget that." Cale promises his Grandmother "I don't plan to." Ruth asks Frank "Where's Willie?" Frank tells her "Terrance went to talk to her in his office." Ruth tells Cale "You go rest after that race. I want us to have breakfast tomorrow and take you on a tour of the farm." Cale accepts and says "Frank or I should say Dad told me you were an excellent cook." Ruth smiles and says "See you tomorrow Cale." Cale leaves with a feeling of content as Frank asks Ruth "How was your dinner with Beth?" Ruth responds "It was great. Ladies night." Frank tells his Mother "You should go rest yourself. You look tired." Ruth asks Frank "Sure you don't want me to stay?" Frank laughs "You've got to show my son around the farm tomorrow. Go home." Ruth shrugs "If you insist." She hugs her son and says "I'm glad you're alive Frank." Frank replies "I'm glad I'm still here." Ruth leaves and Frank lays in the bed and is silent, thinking of Cale and says "I'm going to be there for him. My son." Frank turns off the TV and goes to sleep."

   Meanwhile at City Hospital, Willie and Terrance are in his office as Terrance has informed his Mother of Rashad's arrival and Willie notices something with Terrance and asks her son "What do you want to tell me Terrance?" Terrance stumbles on his words and Willie looks at Terrance and asks him "Is this about Sidney?" Terrance looks at his Mother and says "No. It's about me.I've needed to tell you for many years about this." Willie gets worried and asks her son "What is it?" Terrance looks up and takes a deep breath and has a flashback to his talks with Aretha and Beth and finally comes out to his Mother,t elling her "Mama,I'm gay." Willie is taken back and is silent and looks at her son and asks him "Are you joking?" Terrance calmly says "I'm not kidding Mama. I have always been gay and I've never known how to tell you." Willie tells Terrance, as she's confused "I don't understand. I mean you're attractive and you could have any woman you want." Terrance says "It isn't about that Mama. I've known since I was in college. I was scared of telling you." Willie looks at Terrance and says "In my day, homosexuality was a sin Terrance. I was raised to frown upon it but you're my son. You've helped me out so much with your Daddy and I don't understand any of this, but you're my son nonetheless and I love you." Terrance starts to cry and says "You don't know what it means to me to have you accept this." Willie sighs "I haven't kept up well with the times but be careful son. There are people who will discriminate because of it. One thing is being black and another being gay. Down here people are closed minded." Terrance tells his Mother "I know Mama. I've had my share of trouble over the years but I've overcome." Willie hugs her son and tells him lovingly "You're my son and that's all that matters. I love you regardless if you're gay or straight." Terrance and Willie hugs as Terrance cries on his Mother's shoulder, as he's relieved his mother has accepted it and he can finally be open with her.

   Back at Hell Hill, Xavier is in the kitchen and asks his Wife "How did things go at Ava's?" Leigh shakes her head and says "X I had to get out of there. That girl is heartless. She makes me sick." Ciarra says to Leigh "I haven't heard from Tennessee or Beth yet." Leigh tells Ciarra and Xavier "It was tense in the basement." Xavier receives a text from Country and Xavier hugs Ciarra and Leigh and kisses her stomach and tells them "Now it's my turn to visit with Rachel." At Ava's, It's down to Ava, Aretha, Beth, Sully, and Tenny as Rachel yells at all of them "You all are crazy! I hope all of you get what's coming to you after this!" Beth finally speaks and pulls out her phone and shows a picture to Rachel and asks "Do you know who that is Rachel?" Beth shows the photo to everyone in the room and Sully is shocked as Beth tells them "Ava's not the only one who'd go to great lengths to protect her family." Rachel yells at them "I will expose you Beth.Just wait until I get out of here!" Ava quips "We're not finished yet Rachel. You still have to face Xavier." Tenny walks over and slaps Rachel and steps back and sarcastically responds "I had to get one in for the hell of it. I'm going home. Allan's returned." Tenny leaves and Aretha looks at Beth and says "I thought she was dead?" Beth looks at Rachel and says to her coldly "Your family have hurt Xavier and Sully countless times over the years and I'd be damned to let it happen again!" Ava looks at Beth with an evil grin and laughs "I see you and I share the same feelings for Rachel's lovely family." Rachel looks at all of them with disgust and yells "I'm going to destroy all of you!" Sully tells Rachel "You're the one getting destroyed bitch." Country arrives and Beth pulls out a syringe and injects Rachel again, knocking her out and tells Country "You know where to take her. Xavier's waiting." Country picks Rachel up and carries her off as Ava, Beth, Sully, and Aretha sits back and Ava says "I think Rachel's beginning to learn about us." Sully asks her Grandmother, changing subject to the picture "Why didn't you just kill her?" Beth tells Sully "As a doctor, I made an oath to save lives. I'll explain this to you tomorrow. Let's all go home and call it a night." Everyone leaves and Ava walks them out and sees Jack,who had went upstairs and sitting on the couch without much emotion and Ava asks her son"Are you ok Jack?"Jack says to his Mother"Never better.She deserved it."Ava and Jack sits down and Ava hugs her son and they call it a day."
  

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 111. Bait

  At City Hospital,Rashad looks into the room,at the person in the coma,with a look of shock and Terrance sees him and pulls him away and locks the door.Rashad asks his Uncle"Isn't that.."Terrance quickly ushers his nephew to his office and says to him cautiously"That is something you and I will keep to ourselves.Welcome home Rashad."Rashad looks at Terrance suspiciously as they head to his office down the hall as Terrance tests his nephew after having sex with Rachel in Southpoint Beach.Meanwhile,Beth and Ruth are in Frank's room as Bobby tells them"Terrance has started pulling him out of the coma."Beth responds and looks at Ruth and says"He should be awake today.That will be one step in the right direction."Ruth walks over to her Son's side and grabs his hand and he grabs hers,although he is still silent,he's slowly coming to,which brings tears to Ruth's eyes to know Frank's going to be ok as Beth and Bobby heads to her office.
  At Class,Ava is in her office as Jack arrives and gives his Mother a hug and tells her"I don't know why I didn't listen to you when you warned me about Rachel."Ava sighs and tells him"You wanted love Jack.Someone to love.Sometimes we fall for the wrong people.I've made my mistakes,especially with some of my loves."Jack sits down and looks at Ava and asks"Are you talking about Dad or Russell Marx?"Ava opens up to her son and responds"I'd say Winston.Although in the beginning,he took good care of me after what happened with Jamie and all,but when I met Chant and when I returned here to Adam's Landing and found Winston,Chant,and Jamie all conspiring,I knew then that Winston only loved the fact that since he was married to me,he had room to make power grabs.What he didn't know though was how smart I was.I took after my Daddy when it came to business and don't forget at one time,I was one of the most powerful businesswomen in the state."Jack tells his Mother"You have made one hell of a comeback Mom."Ava tells her son humbly"I just try to be there for my family Jack."Ava changes subjects and tells Jack"I need you to do something for me Jack."Jack looks at his Mother and asks"What are you plotting?"Ava tells him of the meeting she had with everyone earlier and tells him his part in the plan."Jack looks at his Mother quizzically and is quiet for a moment and agrees."Ava tells Jack"You play your part and the whore will fall for it."Jack heads out and Ava sits back and smiles,knowing the plan is in motion.
  At Hell Hill,Sully,Tenny,and Leigh has returned and Ciarra sits in the living room,reading Rachel Lane's book.Ciarra tells them"This girl is really vindictive,reminds me of Lily."Tenny asks"Read the part about Burt?"Ciarra responds"I already knew about that Tennessee."Leigh and Sully asks Ciarra"Where's Xavier?"Ciarra tells them"He went down to Jackson Inc.He left shortly after breakfast.He said there was something down there he needed to tend to."Tenny tells her Sister"Did Xavier tell you anything yet about our plans?"Ciarra responds"He didn't say much.He got a call from Jared and left.He didn't say much about why he was headed down there though."Tenny gets suspicious and has a thought and warns Ciarra"I think Lily may be down there."Sully asks her Great-Grandmother"What's the story with Lily?"Leigh tells Sully"Lily is a schemer and she's seeing dollar signs since Jacob's passed away."Ciarra sadly agrees and Tenny tells her Sister"I think I'm going to head down there myself."Ciarra asks her Sister"You sure seem fiery today Tennessee?"Tenny tells Ciarra"I just have a feeling I need to be there.I call it practice for later."Sully and Leigh laughs as Ciarra tells Tenny"I don't know where I went wrong with her.Jacob and I gave her everything she ever wanted.Tenny looks at Ciarra,standing at the door"That's where you went wrong.You spoiled her.And she won't get a damn thing from our family's legacy as long as I have anything to do with it."Tenny leaves and Ciarra shakes her head and Leigh warns Sully and Ciarra"I don't think Xavier's up to dealing with her today."Ciarra tells them"I think if one person can scare her,it's definitely Xavier.And Tennessee going down there,I think she doesn't know what she's in for."All of them looks at each other and Sully tells them"I think Gran's getting warm for our visit with Rachel later."All of them laughs and Ciarra tells them"I'll stay out of that meet and greet."
   Down at Jackson Inc,Xavier has arrived and finds Lily and Cara in his office with Burt and Jared and Xavier looks at Lily with a evil glare and says in a calm tone"Leigh isn't with me so now take that as a warning."He looks at Cara and asks her in a tone of false surprise"Why are you here?Feeling like playing with fire today?"Lily tells Xavier"Cara is representing me Xavier.I am going to get my part in Jim's.My Mother is too old and senile to be able to control her portion of things and we both know that!"Jared and Burt looks on and Xavier looks at them and tells them"I want to talk to my cousin and her attorney privately."Burt and Jared walks out,Burt whispers to Lily"Don't say I didn't warn you."They head out and Xavier looks at Lily and Cara and paces the floor,looking down and then looks at them and says in a tone of disgust"Lily Corbin and Cara Del Mar,teaming up from the looks of things?"Lily quips"And the real Xavier Jackson makes his appearance without his pregnant dead wife at his side.How have you been?"Xavier looks at Lily and tells her sternly"I am in no damn mood to play the victim game today.And you sure won't take advantage of your Mother after your Father's death!"Cara tells Xavier"We feel Ciarra is emotionally unstable to handle the shares and at her age,she needs someone to help her."Xavier gives Cara and Lily a puzzled look and asks them"Emotionally unstable?Are you nicely referring to her as senile?"Lily snaps"My Mother's mourning!She can't deal with it nor can you from the looks of things."Xavier walks over to Lily and Cara and starting with Lily,tells her"Your parents were great people who gave you everything you ever wanted.You were always a leech.You stole from this company.You stole from your family.Should I ask how your children are or do they even keep in touch with you?"Lily gets furious and reaches to slap Xavier and Tenny walks up behind her and grabs her wrist and hisses"Don't think about it."Lily turns around and looks ar her Aunt and tells Cara"And here's my Aunt Tenny.She slept with my husband when we were actually married years ago.She went crazy."Tenny delivers a blistering slap to her niece and snarls"I know why you're here you ungrateful little bitch!And for the record,Ciarra's mind is fine as is mine.What you need to do is get the hell out of town before you get what's been coming for you for many years!"Xavier asks Cara"So where's Pedro at?"Cara looks at Xavier and tells Lily"I'm leaving."Xavier quips"Tell Pedro I said hello."Lily tells her Aunt"My Mother and Father loved Beth and Allan more than they ever loved me."Tenny slaps Lily again and quips"J.D. and I didn't let them have everything on a gold plate like Jacob and Ciarra did for you either.You are a disgrace to the Sullivan family and I will not allow you to take advantage of my sister!"Lily warns Tenny and Xavier"You will regret this."Xavier tells Lily"I am watching your every move.Don't test me!"Lily storms out and Xavier laughs at his Grandmother"You still have a powerful backhand."Tenny laughs"That bitch deserves it.I call it practice."They laugh and Tenny asks Xavier"Are you feeling better?"Xavier responds"I will."Tenny hugs her Grandson.Meanwhile outside,Lily and Cara are in the elevator,and Lily asks Cara"Why did you leave when Xavier threw that threat to you?"Cara responds"I'm only helping you because Winston told me to.Beyond that,I have nothing to discuss with you regarding my personal life."Lily looks at Cara with suspicion as they leave Jackson Inc.
   Meanwhile,Rachel is in her room at The Sunset Club,as she was banned from entering Class as well and lays on the bed,and is quiet and outside the door,is Jack,who has a flashback to his visit with Beth earlier at City Hospital(At City Hospital,Beth meets Jack in her office and Beth tells him"I put just enough in this to
knock her cold,after you're finished,you know what to do.")Jack knocks on the door and Rachel hesitates as she answers the door.She sees Jack and asks him angrily"Do you want to finish what you started?"Jack looks at Rachel and says to her"You were right Rachel.I told my Mother off and I'm going to take charge of my life."Rachel looks at him and says"Everybody in town hates me Jack."Rachel shows Jack Aretha's article about her on The Exposer's website and tells Jack"I have nobody here I can trust.I'm scared."Jack consoles Rachel while reaching into his pocket and assures her"You have me.I'll protect you."Rachel looks at him and says"Do you really mean it?"Jack responds"I do."Rachel kisses Jack and he returns the kiss.
   Meanwhile,Ava is in her office at Class and sends a text to Beth,Sully,Leigh,Ruth,Aretha,Tenny,and Xavier and updates them on the progress.At Jackson Inc,Bobby walks into Xavier's office as Xavier watches the leader board and gets the results from the race with Cale Stone getting the win,bumping Michael into the wall and Allison finishing in 8th position."Xavier looks at Bobby and says to him"It's been an up and down day."Bobby tells Xavier"I took care of everything and made the donation to the ALPD."Xavier tells him"I'm glad.This is going to be perfect."At City Hospital,Frank has awaken to see his Mother sitting by his side as the race is on the TV and Frank slurs as he's coming out of the coma"Cale won the race?"Ruth laughs"Whatever Xavier told him motivated him."Frank looks at his Mother and says to her"Mama I love you and Dad told me that he's always watching over us."Ruth kisses Frank on the top of his forehead and tells her son"I know he is Frank."Ruth leaves as Willie arrives to stay with Frank and Frank asks Ruth"Where are you going Mama?"Ruth tells her son"Beth and I have dinner arrangements."Ruth looks into her purse and says to herself"Someone's about to learn what it means when you hurt one of our own in this family.Ruth arrives at Beth's office and she isn't there."In Terrance's office,Rashad is sitting as Terrance goes over Rashad's results and Terrance tells his nephew"You were indeed drugged by Rachel."Rashad responds"That explains why I felt the fogginess the next morning."Terrance then warns Rashad once again"As for earlier,you are not to say a word to anyone about who you seen.Not even to Aretha."Rashad asks his Uncle"What is Dr.Jackson hiding?"Terrance quickly says"The less you know,the better."Meanwhile,Beth is in the room Rashad walked into accidentally earlier and looks at the person in the drug induced coma and says in a cold tone"A Mother will do anything to protect their family."Beth calls Terrance and tells him"Start bringing them to.And when they awaknen,text me."Beth walks out of the room and sees Ruth and Beth asks"Are you ready?"Ruth pats her purse as Beth and Ruth leaves.At Hell Hill,Leigh and Tenny are in the living room and they look at each other and heads out as Ciarra goes upstairs to rest.Aretha has left her Mother's home as Sidney's sitter has arrived and Ava has sent a text telling everyone involved of where to meet."At The Sunset Club,Jack has led Rachel to believe all is forgiven and Rachel lays down on the bed as she thinks she and Jack are about to make love.Jack gets on top of Rachel and kisses her as she holds him,Jack takes the syringe given to him by Beth earlier and injects Rachel and Rachel falls asleep and Jack texts Ava,who's now got everything set up"We're ready."

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.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 109. The Turning Point

  In Ava's office at Class,Aretha watches the video Ava has shown her and sees red and grows angry.Ava asks Aretha"Do you recognize the guy she's sexing up?"Aretha slowly says"I can't believe this and it's true."Ava looks at Aretha and says to her,while pouring both of them a drink"Want me to tell you I told you so?"Aretha says to Ava,taking a drink"I think you and I are about to team up when Rachel's ass comes home."Ava asks"What about your son?"Aretha grabs her phone and makes a phone call and calls her son,Rashad Evans and doesn't get a message and Ava tells Aretha coldly"The bitch has messed up big time.I've had a P.I. following her the entire time she's been in Southpoint Beach."Aretha cautiously asks"Who is he?"Ava answers"My nephew Andy.He married them and he is an ordained minister.Jack is lucky."Aretha asks Ava"Rachel's pregnant.She is sleeping with my son?"Ava looks at Aretha and tells her"And you know what is in Southpoint Beach where women go that doesn't want to have children?"Aretha is horrified and they throw the glasses aside and take turns drinking from Ava's liquor bottle as they plot together.
  At Jackson Inc,Xavier and Leigh sits in his office as Xavier is silent and looks over the text he received earlier.Burt and Jared walks into the office as Xavier sits silently and doesn't say a word.A cold,emotionless expression shows on his face and he tells Leigh,Burt,and Jared"I thought things were bad,this is horrible."Xavier shows Burt the text and he says to Xavier"This isn't surprising to me.She has always been out for herself."Jared asks his Father In Law"I don't know how we're going to tell Sully about this."Leigh reminds them"Don't forget about Beth.She isn't going to be happy either."Xavier snaps and yells"That bitch has been out for vengeance ever since she came into town under her assumed name.She seduced me to get back at her Mom,and then set her eyes on Jack,and then they got married,and she is the real reason my Brother's in the ICU at City Hospital.Rachel Lane is the real reason for all of this!"Xavier gets angry and pulls out his Colt 45 and tells everyone in the room"I hope the bitch has a exit plan because I got one set for her."Leigh assures her Husband with a hug"X,you got two kids on the way and don't let Rachel get to you.I imagine Ava's already got that one taken care of."Jared asks"Who was the one that has been watching her?"Xavier responds"Andy.His Father was a con-artist and Andy learned many tricks from him.He's surprised me though,changing his ways.He's proved himself nicely and he will be rewarded.But it still hurts and Rachel will hurt when she returns home.I promise all of you that!"Burt tells all of them of his relationship with Rachel and says"The girl's warped.She's had a vendetta against Desi from when we first met."Xavier is surprised and asks Burt"I didn't know you slept with Rachel too?"Burt says regretfully"I did.She and Lily could be twins the way they work."Xavier rolls his eyes as he says in disgust"This has been a horrible day all around.I'm going home."Xavier tells Jared"I want you and Sully at the house later so I can tell all of you myself.Leigh asks Xavier"Isn't Sully at Class?"Xavier and Jared are quiet and all of them says"Ava's there as well.This isn't going to be pretty."Xavier and Leigh leaves and Burt and Jared stays behind as Jared calls his Wife and doesn't get a response.Burt notices the look on Jared's face and asks"Do you think she knows?"Jared says calmly"I don't know but I know where I'm about to go."Jared leaves and Burt is alone in the office and opens his wallet and finds a picture of Rachel and rips it apart and throws it in the fireplace.
  At City Hospital,Beth's in Frank's room in the ICU with Ruth and Bobby also in the room and Bobby asks"So Tomorrow he'll be awake."Beth replies"Yes he will."Ruth tells Beth"You saved the day again in this family.I think when I'm gone,you'll be the one that holds this family together."Beth looks at Ruth and walks over and warns her"Don't talk like that.You're going nowhere anytime soon."Ruth tells Beth and Bobby"I wonder sometimes over all that's happened."Beth hugs Ruth and tells her"You're one of the strongest women I've ever met.You are the heart of this family.Without you,everything would fall apart."Beth receives a text from Xavier and tells Ruth"I need to head to Hell Hill.I want you to go home and rest tonight."Ruth looks at Beth and asks"What's going on?"Beth responds quickly"Tenny and Ciarra are returning and Xavier wants to see me."Bobby insists to Ruth"You can't stay here all the time Ruth.You need your rest."Ruth says to them in frustration"I am not going anywhere unless someone's here with my son."Andy arrives and walks into the room and Beth is still suspicious and says to him"Frank's going to live and there's nothing for you and your Father in his will."Andy tells her"Aunt Beth,I've changed and I know you're going to have a problem accepting that."Ruth hugs her Grandson and asks him"How did things go in Southpoint Beach?"Andy responds"Everything went well.I did as Aunt Ava asked of me."Andy turns to Beth and says"I think you need to head to Hell Hill."Beth looks at Andy and notices the urgency in his tone and says"I'm leaving now."Bobby tells Ruth"I think you should go back to The Farm and rest tonight."Andy tells his Grandmother"I'll stay here with Uncle Frank if that gives you some comfort.I think we made our peace when Xavier and Leigh got married."Ruth hugs him and warns him"I want you to keep me posted if anything changes."Andy assures her"I will Grandma."Bobby and Ruth leaves and Andy walks over to Frank's bedside and tells his uncle,grabbing his hand"It's good you're making it,because this family's going to need you."
   Back at Class,Sully walks into Ava's office and notices Ava and Aretha sitting at Ava's desk and Sully asks them"What is going on?"Sully watches the video that Aretha watched and Ava tells Sully"I don't think you need to hear this from me.I think your Daddy needs to be the one to tell you."Sully suspiciously asks"Tell me what?"Aretha takes another drink and is fuming as Ava keeps her composure and says to Sully"You seen the video.You also see I was right about Rachel being a whore,but what else I know,you need to hear from Xavier."Jared arrives and Sully looks at her Husband and asks him"What in the hell is going on Jared?What are all of you keeping from me?"Jared tells his wife lovingly"Nothing Sully.You Father wants you at Hell Hill ASAP."Ava insists"You need to go.Afterwards we can plan from there."Sully has a look of dread and leaves with Jared.Aretha then looks at Ava and says to her"The only good thing Rachel Lane has done for me is made me money."Ava quips"You and I both with that tell all on her Mommy."Aretha then asks Ava"How are you going to tell Jack about this?"Ava tells Aretha"He already knows.I sent him the video."Aretha shakes her head and says"I hope Rashad used protection when sleeping with her."Ava quips sarcastically"I hope Rachel has a bulletproof vest on layaway when she gets home."Aretha tells Ava with tears"I should have believed you Ava."Ava responds"Damn right you should have Aretha.You don't think I can smell a whore when I see one."Aretha nods and says"I know I know.Jamie."Ava nods and says to Aretha"Now we should come up with a plan of our own.How are we going to take care of Rachel?"Aretha informs Ava"I bought Rachel's shares in Class after you gave them to her.She wasn't interested in the company."Ava is stunned and goes"Really?Well that's great!"Aretha tells Ava"I am going to make a phone call and tell my publisher to stop publishing Rachel's cash cow.Desi's gone and Rachel has screwed over the wrong bitch.She's going to regret this stunt!"Ava and Aretha toasts as Aretha makes the call in front of Ava and Ava sits back and smiles as Aretha tells the publisher"I want all copies of Freedom stopped immediately and taken off the book shelves immediately!"Aretha hangs up and Ava sits back and gets a text from Jack and Ava tells Aretha"I've going home to see my son."Aretha hugs Ava and tells her"I messed up.Rachel caused so much damage and this is really the real reason Frank's in that hospital bed."Ava says to Aretha"We both let our emotions get the best of us."Ava and Aretha hugs and Aretha heads to her suite as Ava heads to her mansion to console Jack.
   At Hell Hill,Tenny and Ciarra has returned and finds Beth sitting in the living room and she walks up and gives her Mother and Aunt a huge hug and asks"How did things go?"Both Tenny and Ciarra notices the look on Beth's face and asks Beth"We made what bit of closure we could.What's wrong?"Beth tells her Mother and Aunt"That's what I'm waiting on."Tenny tells Beth"I heard about Frank.How is he?"Beth responds"He's going to live Mama.He's lucky."Tenny sarcastically responds"I hope he is after he recovers.Allan told me you and Frank had sex."Ciarra looks at Tenny and says to her"Shut up Tennessee.Frank isn't a bad guy."Tenny looks at Ciarra and begins to rant"He's slept with Beth and Allison North."Tenny looks at Beth and says"I also know about that as well!"Beth sighs"Yep Allan has a daughter."Meanwhile,in the study,Xavier and Leigh are in there as he sits silently and doesn't say much.Leigh puts her arm around him and says to him"X,karma's going to pay Rachel a visit."Xavier takes a drink and says in a cold tone"It will.I'll see to it that it will."Xavier looks at Leigh and looks into her eyes and holds her hand and says"I'm lucky you're here with me."Leigh reminds her Husband with a kiss"You have your family too.And everything will be ok."They listen as they hear Tenny and Ciarra in the living room bicker and Leigh laughs"At least there's a temporary distraction for your Mother."Xavier tries to smile but he doesn't and tells Leigh"Go see if Jared and Sully are here.I'm ready to tell them and get this out."Leigh kisses her Husband and walks out into the living room and sees Sully and Jared along with Tenny,Ciarra,and Beth and Leigh tells them"Xavier's got some news for everyone.Tenny asks Beth"Where's Allan by the way?"Beth whispers"He flew to the race."Leigh overhears and says"Don't mention that to X."Xavier walks out of the study and sees everyone and takes a deep breath as all of them notices the look on his face and knows whatever he wants to tell them,it isn't good.
  Meanwhile Ruth has went to Ava's and sees Jack sitting in the living room,with tears in his eyes.Ruth asks her Grandson"What is wrong Jack?"Jack looks at his Grandmother and says"All of you were right.I'm an idiot."Ruth hugs Jack and assures him"You're not an idiot.You just fell in love too soon."Ava meanwhile walks into the room and sees Ruth and Jack and she hurts for her son as Jack runs to Ava and hugs her,saying"Mom I should have believed you.How could she do this to me?"Ruth and Ava consoles Jack and Ava tells Jack"Just be glad Andy married the two of you and it isn't legal.He didn't sign the certificate."At The Sunset Club,Aretha is in her suite and gets a call from the desk in the lobby,telling her"Rachel and Rashad has arrived Ms.Evans."Aretha leaves her suite and uses her key and lets herself in Jack and Rachel's suite and stands at the door.Rachel and Rashad walks in the room and Aretha delivers a blistering slap to Rashad and asks Rachel"How was the book signing whore?"Rachel is silent and Rashad is scared as he sees red in his Mother's eyes as Aretha gives the both of them an evil look.Aretha angrily tells Rachel"You selfish whore,after all I've put up for you,defended you to my family and protected you like a daughter,you have the nerve.."Rashad asks"How did you know about this?"Aretha yells at Rashad"I have my damn sources baby boy and your ass is staying with me."Aretha grabs Rashad and pulls him out of Rachel's room and looks at Rachel and snarls with anger fuming"Ava was right about you.Damn!"Aretha storms out dragging Rashad behind her.Rachel makes a phone call to Jack and gets no response and sits there as she makes another phone call.At Hell Hill,Beth,Sully,Jared,Tenny,and Ciarra are in the living room as Xavier stands in the center of the room with Leigh holding his hand.All of them notices the look on Xavier's face and Ciarra asks"Is this about Lily?"Xavier is silent and Leigh answers"It's not about Lily."Xavier takes another deep breath and stands in front of his family and he is fighting with his emotions inside,he looks up and Leigh rubs his back and says"It's ok X."Xavier looks at everyone and tears begin to flow down his face as he slowly tells everyone"Rachel Lane aborted the baby.She killed my son."Xavier breaks down and falls to the floor and cries as the family gathers around him as he cries for his child,Leigh,Ciarra,Sully,and Jared consoles him as Beth and Tenny stands back and Beth and Tenny looks at each other and Beth says"She's not going to get away with this!"Tenny grabs her daughter in a hug as Beth tells her"I hate to see my son like this."Tenny holds Beth tightly as Beth cries for Xavier and Tenny consoles her as Leigh,Sully,Jared,and Ciarra consoles Xavier,who lays on the floor and cries for the baby Rachel Lane had aborted that would have been Xavier's son.

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 108. Closing Doors And Waking Up

  In Blue Ridge,Tenny and Ciarra are at the Sullivan family cemetery,with Ciarra holding Jacob's urn and looks at the graves as Tenny stands next to her and tells Ciarra"I haven't been here for so long.This has been so hard to come back here and go down memory lane".Ciarra tells her Sister with tears in her eyes"Jacob wanted to be here and I want him to be with J.D.."Tenny holds Ciarra's hand as she sprinkles Jacob's ashes over the family plot,with both in tears.Ciarra asks Tenny"I want to go back to the house one last time before we leave."Tenny looks at Ciarra and says to her"I haven't been to the home J.D. and I shared together and raised Beth and Allan in for many years.It hurts too bad."Ciarra says to her Sister"I noticed while we've been here you haven't looked out the window much."Tenny responds in a distant tone"There's nothing left here Ciarra.Our family's now in Adam's Landing and it's time we say goodbye to Blue Ridge."Ciarra holds Jacob's urn tightly and tells Tenny"I will keep this with me until my dying day and when I'm buried here,I want this urn to be in my arms."Tenny promises her sister"I'll make sure of that."They leave the cemetery and heads to their former residences one more time before heading back to Adam's Landing.
  Back in Adam's Landing at City Hospital,Ruth is sitting with Frank and is asleep as Xavier and Leigh stops by to check on Frank.Ruth wakes up and gives both of them a hug and asks Xavier"What's kept you so long?"Xavier tells Ruth"I've been making sure everything's set at FJR.And keeping this family together."Ruth fills Xavier and Leigh in on Frank's condition and tells them"He'll survive but he's going to have to slow down when it comes to racing.He's obsessed over FJR for many years and if he worries too much now,it could kill him."Xavier hugs Ruth and assures her"I'm making sure things are well taken care of there while Frank recovers from this."Ruth sighs"It will be hard work to make him rest after he wakes up.He'll want to be at the shop every day.And with all the chaos going on down there,it won't be good for him."Xavier and Leigh agrees and offers to take Ruth to lunch at Chantel's.Leigh tells her"It'll be good to get away for awhile.He'll be alright."Ruth respectfully declines the offer and tells them"I'm not going anywhere until he's awake and home."Xavier and Leigh hugs Ruth and tells her"If you need anything,let us know."Ruth nods and Xavier and Leigh heads off.Meanwhile in the hall,Allison arrives and bumps into Xavier and Leigh and Allison asks them"How is he?"Xavier warns Allison"I don't think it's a great idea for you to be here.His Mother's in there and your appearance could upset her."Allison tells Xavier"I want to see him before I leave for the racetrack.It will do me some good and motivate me."Xavier says with caution"I don't recommend it but if it helps,do it."Xavier and Leigh heads out.Allison walks into Frank's room and Ruth looks at her and coldly asks her"What are you doing here?"Allison says with respect"Ms.Jackson,I've came to check on Frank before I leave for the race."Ruth tells Allison"You've seen him,now we're walking outside and having a talk."They head outside and Ruth warns Allison"I don't want you here.I blame all of this on that damn team and he does not need any stress!"Allison assures Ruth"I just want to make sure he's ok.I do love him."Ruth gives Allison a dirty look and tells Allison sternly"You are too damn young for him.In my day,a young woman and an old man being together meant the young woman was a gold-digger."Allison tells Ruth,avoiding a confrontation"I have no intentions to take from him Ms.Jackson.I drive for him.I just want him to get well."Ruth says to Allison"We both do.Go to the racetrack and leave us be!"Ruth heads back in Frank's room alone and Allison heads out.
   At Class,Jared has arrived in Sully's office with lunch and tells his Wife"I thought I'd surprise you with Chinese."Sully smiles and says to her Husband,giving him a kiss"You have esp don't you?"Jared responds"Yes I do."Sully dims the lights in her office as she and Jared has lunch and catches up on each others day.Meanwhile in Ava's office,Jack arrives and Ava asks her Son"Have you woke up yet?"Jack tells his Mother sternly"I didn't come down here to talk about Rachel!And you don't need to bring it up!"Ava says calmly"If Rachel makes you happy,then all I can do is support the unholy union."Jack is taken back and asks his Mother"Are you feeling ok Mom?Did you say what I think you did?"Ava shrugs"If she makes you happy,then she makes you happy.I'm done with it."Jack is shocked and Ava gets a text from her P.I. and looks at it with a smile on her face and Jack asks his Mother"What are you smiling about?I know that look?"Ava quips"I'm looking for a love of my own Jack.Ever heard of online dating?"Jack is suspicious but doesn't want to ruin the moment of peace with his Mother.Jack tells Ava"Willie kicked Aretha,Rachel,and I out of the house and we're staying at The Sunset Club for the time being."Ava shows no remorse and tells Jack"I think that should be a wake up call to you and Aretha both."Jack gets angry and says"You need to let your grudge with Rachel go!"Ava gets up from her desk and tells her son with a tone of disapproval"Rachel has caused irreparable damage to our family Jackson.I will let my grudge go when hell freezes over so if you want to continue to preach to me about sweet innocent Rachel,then I suggest you leave!"Jack walks out and slams the door.Ava looks at the phone again and reads her report from the P.I. that informs her"Rachel's at a hotel in Southpoint with a young man,looks to be in his early 20s."Ava replies to the text,asking"Do you know who he is?"The P.I. responds and Ava is shocked and says to herself"Wake up call!"
   Meanwhile at Chantel's,Xavier and Leigh arrives to have lunch and sees Beth and Allan and Xavier gives his Mother a hug and Xavier asks in shock"I'd thought you would be at the hospital?"Allan tells his Nephew"She needed a break so we came here instead."Beth asks Xavier"I hope you haven't said anything to Allison yet about Allan?"Xavier tells them"She doesn't know a thing."Allan responds"Good.Because it needs to come from me first."Xavier tells Allan"I think you should wait until this race is over first before telling her.FJR needs to have a strong showing this weekend and telling Allison that you're her father could affect her performance."Allan looks at all of them and says"The sooner she knows,the better.I need to get this burden off my chest."Xavier shakes his head and Beth tells them"Let's have a nice lunch and not worry about business.Frank's recovering.Mama and Aunt Ciarra will be coming home tonight."Beth looks at Leigh and says to her Daughter In Law"I'm noticing a glow."Leigh sarcastically responds"And a Hell Hill brawl in my womb too."Xavier looks over and says"Sibling rivalry already starting?"Leigh looks at Xavier and says"These two will be a handful."Beth reminisces to when she was carrying Xavier,saying"He was wild.He was ready to come out from the first time I felt him move inside me."All of them laughs and Leigh feels another kick and says"And round two of the Hell Hell brawl."Xavier puts his hand on Leigh's stomach and smiles,telling his Wife"Feels like a boxing match."All of them begins to have lunch and Lily walks over to the table and looks at them and asks"Has any of you heard from my Mother?I'm worried about her?"Allan looks down and Leigh grabs Xavier's hand under the table forcefully to keep calm and Beth sarcastically asks her Cousin"Are you worried they're spending money Lily?We know why you're here and it's not because you're worried about your Mother."Xavier warns Lily"Just so we understand each other cuz,I'm already prepared for whatever you're planning and if I was you I'd leave town."Beth looks at Lily and agrees with her son,saying coldly"If you attempt to take advantage of your Mother when she returns,you'll have to deal with me.And I've been waiting for years to take care of your worthless ass!"Leigh rolls her eyes and Lily looks at Leigh and asks"I thought you were dead?And you're pregnant it looks like?I see you will have your hands full Xavier."Leigh hits Xavier under the table and Xavier gives Lily an evil look as Beth gets up and tells Lily"Don't think you're about to pull the wool over us.I know you like a wish book.I wish you'd disappear."Lily tells them"Wish is granted.Have a nice lunch."Lily walks away with a grin on her face as she says to herself"It's only started."Back at the table,Leigh tells Xavier,Beth,and Allan"I'd like these two inside me to kick her."Beth laughs"She's going to get what's coming to her.Trust me."Xavier nods and responds"I got her number.And she doesn't know what she's in for."
   Back in Blue Ridge,Tenny and Ciarra have arrived at the home Tenny and J.D. shared many years ago.Tenny gets emotional as she looks around and says to Ciarra"Xavier didn't change much here besides updating a few things."Ciarra responds"After Leigh passed away,Xavier and Sully stayed here and basically he raised her in this house.Jacob and I were over here often."Tenny tells her Sister with tears flowing down her face as she sees J.D.'s chair in the living room"I'm amazed Xavier left this place like this.It feels just like it did when J.D. and I lived here."Ciarra tells Tenny,also crying"I am going to sell my place next door I believe.It's so painful to be there.I understand now why you left town like you did years ago."Tenny grabs her sister and tells her"We're not selling anything Baby Sister.This will be where we'll come when we want to pay our Husbands a visit.Our family's in Adam's Landing now and we're going to get us a place together down there when we return.We've always taken care of each other and we always will."Ciarra and Tenny hugs and walks outside and Ciarra spreads some of Jacob's ashes around the estate and they walk over to Ciarra and Jacob's house and Ciarra takes one more look and spreads a few ashes around the house and Tenny and Ciarra looks around and Tenny holds her Sister's hand and somberly says"You ready to head back to Adam's Landing?"Ciarra is silent and says with tears in her eyes"I am Tennessee.Thank you for being here for me."Tenny holds Ciarra tightly and says,with tears flowing down her face"It's what we do Ciarra.And we move forward and we're going to do that."They leave the Sullivan Estate and head for the Airport,to return to Adam's Landing.
   At FJR,Allison arrives and finds Cale in the shop and Cale asks Allison in a tone of concern"How's Frank doing?"Allison tells him"He's going to survive but it will be awhile until he is back to normal."Cale shows a sign of remorse and tells Allison"We're going to this next race and we're going to give him a 1,2 finish."Allison is shocked and asks suspiciously"What's with the change in demeanor?"Cale shrugs"I want a chance to know my Father and I want to make him proud."At City Hospital,Terrance walks into Frank's room and checks his vitals and tells Ruth"He is making progress.I think tomorrow he'll be ready to wake up."Ruth cries tears of joy over hearing the news and tells Terrance"He's a fighter.He's going to be around here for years to come."Meanwhile Beth and Allan returns to the hospital and Allan tells his sister"Should I do what Xavier suggested and wait?"Beth looks at him and says"It's up to you Allan."Beth heads down to check on Frank as Allan makes a phone call."At Jackson Inc,Xavier and Leigh arrives in his office as they're alone and Leigh asks her Husband"You're quiet X.What did you get earlier in that text?"Xavier is silent and looks at Leigh and shows her and she reads it and is horrified as is Xavier."At Class,Aretha arrives at Ava's office and tells Ava"Here's my shares in the company."Ava looks at Aretha and tells her"I want you to see something."Aretha angrily says to Ava"I've already issued a public apology about that story Ava.I don't want to discuss Rachel!"Ava turns the monitor around on her desk and asks Aretha"Are you sure you don't want to talk about the poor little rich girl?"Aretha sees the video and she is horrified and her jaw drops and says to Ava in shock"I don't believe this."

 

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 107. The Gameplan

    It's the next morning,at Hell Hill,Xavier and Leigh are in the living room and Allan comes downstairs and asks Xavier"Where's Beth?"Xavier tells his Uncle"She's already left for the hospital.I have heard you have a daughter here in town?"Allan tells Xavier"Yes I do.She's a rising star in the Cup."Xavier tells Allan"I plan to talk to her this morning when I head down to FJR."Allan tells his nephew"Don't say anything to her yet about me being her Father.It should come from me."Xavier asks"Did Mother confirm that she was your daughter?"Allan says"I was at the hospital last night but she never told me."Leigh tells Allan"Beth told me last night to tell you to visit her in her office.She wants to tell you herself."At City Hospital,Frank's in the ICU and Beth has arrived and finds Ava in his room and asks Ava"Where is Ruth?"Ava tells Beth"I got here last night and convinced her to go home.Mama finally gave in and I stayed with him."Beth and Ava looks at Frank,who's in an induced coma,recovering from an emergency bypass and Beth tells Ava"Frank is very lucky to be alive.Had Bobby not been with him.."Beth starts to tear up and Ava comforts her and says to Beth,giving her a hug"Frank is too damn stubborn to leave."Ava changes subjects and tells Beth"I went with Xavier last night to FJR and met Allison North."Beth looks at Ava and asks her"How did that go?"Ava looks at Beth and tells her"I talked to her and she is a good girl.She seems sincere."Beth is taken back and says to Ava"That's out of character for you."Ava replies"I wanted to feel her out.She loves Frank also,but you've got his heart."Beth looks at Frank and looks at Ava and says"It's all up to Frank what he decides to do when it comes to Allison."Ava tells Beth"I'm just thankful you saved my Big Brother.You are a miracle worker."Beth is humbled and shrugs"It's what doctors do."Ava and Beth hugs and Ava heads out.Beth's alone with Frank and he's unresponsive as he's recovering from the bypass and Beth grabs his hand and tells him"You and I will be talking about Allison when you recover.Beth kisses Frank on his forehead and walks out,headed to her office to meet with Allan.
   At The Sunset Club,Lily is sitting in the bar and Burt arrives and asks his Ex-Wife"I see you're still here?"Lily looks at Burt and snarks"Yes I am.Why would I not be here?"Burt warns Lily"I think you've got a hell of a fight on your hands if you're going to do what I think you're going to do."Lily gets up and leaves as Burt watches on and makes a call to Bobby and tells him"Lily's planning something.We need to get ready for war."Burt has a flashback to his past with Lily and says to himself with a tone of regret"I screwed up when I fell for you."Upstairs,Jack's in his room and Aretha arrives and checks on him.Aretha tells Jack"I take it you know about Frank's Heart Attack?"Jack warns Aretha"Mom's going to be looking for you too.Hope you have an exit plan."Aretha tells Jack"Frank's going to be fine.I've already been chastised by my Mama and my Brother.I let my emotions get the best of me."There's a knock at Jack's door and he looks at Aretha and rolls his eyes and asks"I pray this isn't my Mom."He answers the door to find hid Grandmother instead and Ruth sees Aretha and tells Jack"I want to be alone with Aretha for a moment."Jack looks at Aretha with a look of uncertainty as Ruth closes the door behind her Grandson and Aretha tells Ruth"I did not mean for all of this to happen I swear."Ruth looks at Aretha and says to her in a calm,yet stern tone"I came here to check on Jack but since you're here,you can do me a favor."Aretha asks"What is it?"Ruth tells Aretha"For the sake of my family and yours,I first want you to issue a public apology in that rag you publish.I want you to apologize for your actions."Aretha asks Ruth"What about Ava?She was the one that started this with her hatred for Rachel."Ruth tells Aretha"Ava was doing what any Mother would do.I'm not a fan of Rachel Lane myself.If your son had a girl that has done what Rachel has done to my family,wouldn't you have done the same thing?"Aretha tells Ruth"Rachel had it rough and never had a family Ruth."Ruth yells"That's not going to work with me!Rachel uses that just to get her way and to manipulate people.You will learn and it will be the hard way."Ruth tells Aretha"I'm going to be with my son now,you need to publish that apology for everyone's sake."Ruth leaves and Aretha's silent and takes a deep breath and heads to her office.
   Meanwhile,At Jackson Inc,Leigh's arrived and finds Sully and Jared in Xavier's office and Leigh tells them with a smile"I'm watching you"as Sully and Jared shares a passionate kiss."Sully asks her Mother"Where's Daddy?"Leigh tells Sully"He's going to be running FJR while Frank's recovering from his Heart Attack."Bobby walks in as does Burt and assures Leigh and Sully"We've got everything under control here.Leigh asks Sully"Want to go down to Class with your Mother and show me the tricks of the trade?"Sully smiles and says"I want to learn some of yours too Mom."They leave and Burt,Bobby,and Jared are in Xavier's office as Burt tells them"Lily's up to something.I ran into her earlier.She's planning something and we need to be ready."Jared tells Burt and Bobby"I have a feeling my Grandfather is watching all of this and has his hands involved as well."Bobby tells Jared"I think Winston learned his lesson with Xavier after his visit to the creek."Jared tells Bobby"Grandfather's looking for a way to get back at Ava though."Burt agrees as does Bobby and says"I read this morning that Northbrook will be demolished soon.I have to hand it to Ava.She is ruthless in business.We stand to gain from it as well.The commercial development will bring in millions of dollars."Burt tells them"When I worked with Xavier in Blue Ridge,he developed many malls in the area and most of them are thriving still today."Bobby tells them"Jackson Inc has always been successful in the real estate business among other things.Winston's going to make sure he makes his profit from whatever happens with Northbrook."All of them agrees and talks strategy.
   At FJR,Xavier sits in Frank's office and is going over his records and reading Allison and Cale's track records and results.Allison arrives and Xavier tells Allison to sit down and she asks Xavier"How's Frank doing?"Xavier tells Allison"He's going to be fine.He won't be here for awhile so I'm going to be running things and since I sponsor FJR,I will want to see results.Seeing your results thus far,I expect this PR nightmare will only motivate you.Allison asks Xavier"I saw Cale last night and I've never seen him as scared as he was after talking to you."Xavier tells Allison"Cale Stone needed to be brought down to earth.Now let's talk about him."Allison gets nervous and tells Xavier"I explained the situation with Cale with Ava last night."Xavier nods"I know you did.Ava told me."Allison tells Xavier"I respect Frank and I want to give him a win in this next race."Xavier tells Allison"I think that's a good goal.From the looks of it,I think it's possible.I expect that to happen and if you have any trouble with Stone,let me know."Xavier dismisses Allison and she walks out and Xavier sits back and the Team Director arrives and asks Xavier"Are you going to the race with the team this weekend?"Xavier says"No.I am only interested in seeing this team stays strong until Frank is well again.I'm only worried about Cale.Keep an eye on Allison for me also."The Team Director asks Xavier quizzically"What do you mean?"Xavier says"Just do as I ask and when the team heads out.I expect you guys to finish strong or else it won't be pleasant when you return!"Xavier leaves and the Team Director shakes his head,knowing Xavier's reputation and goes to get the team ready to leave for the next race.
   Meanwhile,back at City Hospital,Terrance has arrived in Frank's room in the ICU as Ruth is there and Terrance checks on him and says to Ruth"He's going to be in an induced coma for a few days so he can heal.Don't worry though,he's going to be fine."Ruth tells Terrance with tears in her eyes"You and Beth have done so much I can't thank you enough for what you've done."Terrance gives Ruth a hug and says"You and B.R. and your family and mine has taken care of each other since before I was born.It's what we do."In Beth's office,Allan has arrived and cuts to the chase and asks his Sister"So what does the results show?"Beth tells Allan"Allison North is your daughter after all."Allan gets emotional and tells Beth"I have no idea how to tell her about this."Beth tells Allan"Have you kept up with her family."Allan gives a puzzled look at Beth and says"I have been in a commune for many years Big Sis.I haven't kept up."Beth tells Allan"I did some research and Allison's Mother is alive but her Father died a few years ago."Allan takes a deep breath and Beth warns him"Don't expect a fairy tale reunion when you tell her."Allan tells his Sister"I don't know how I'm going to tell her."
    At Class,Leigh and Sully are in Sully's office and Leigh quips"This reminds me of your Daddy's office."Sully says with a laugh"He always told me to make whatever I did comfortable and appealing.Both of them laughs and Leigh feels a kick in her stomach.Sully notices a look on her Mother's face and asks"Are you ok?"Leigh says with a smile"I think I'm going to be having a Hell Hill brawl in my womb with these two."Sully feels her Mom's stomach and smiles and Leigh says"You were quite active yourself when I was carrying you."Sully laughs"I think you and Daddy's going to have your hands full when these twins are born."Leigh laughs and hugs Sully saying"I think so sweetie."At Jackson Inc,Ava's arrived and Bobby,Jared,and Burt are discussing strategy regarding Ava's plans and sees Xavier has shown up and tells all of them"I like those plans for Northbrook Center Mall.We've got a winner on our hands."All of them agrees and Ava asks Xavier,changing the subject"How did things go at FJR?"Xavier tells them"I talked to Allison and the team and they know what to do and what I expect."Bobby asks"What about Cale?"Xavier tells Bobby"I wouldn't worry about him too much.I laid down the law to him last night."At The Sunset Club,Jack sits and gets a text from Rachel,telling him"I'll be home tonight.I love you."Jack orders a drink and sits back and says to himself"I hope the book signing went well."At Chantel's,Lily is sitting at a table and Winston arrives with an attorney who turns out to be Cara Del Mar.Lily tells them"I want my part of my Daddy's company.I know we all have it in for Xavier and Beth.Winston tells Lily"Xavier and I have made our peace.I am gunning for Ava now.If you get Ciarra and Jacob's shares they will be shared with me,if she thinks she's about to take my family home from me and have it destroyed for a mall,I'm making damn sure I get my due."Cara reads Lily's papers and warns Lily"I hope you know I left town for a reason and I don't like your idea at all."Winston warns Lily"If you don't help Lily,I'll personally tell Xavier where your dear Father and Mother are residing so he can go kill them so you better help me!Cara shrugs and has a look of defeat.Lily tells Cara"I want to be in control of my Mother's shares,in other words,declared incompetent.She's a old woman and she is in grief and it's perfect for me to inherit what's mine."Winston has an evil smile and warns Cara"You heard her,and you can help me too with her sister."  

Daylight And Darkness: Episode 106. When My Brother's In Trouble

  At City Hospital,Frank's rushed into the ER,suffering from an apparent heart attack,upon realizing the fact that Cale Stone is his son.Bobby's at his side as the staff keeps him alive.Bobby asks a nurse"Is Dr.Jackson here?"The nurse tells Bobby"I think she's in the lab.I'll page her."The nurse heads off and Bobby sends a text to Xavier,informing him of Frank's condition.Meanwhile in the Emergency Room,B.R. Jackson's spirit stands at the foot of Frank's bed and watches on silently.Beth has returned to her office and gets the page and rushes to the ER and thoughts runs through her mind as she knows B.R.'s history of heart problems and is scared for Frank.Beth arrives in the triage and asks the doctor on staff"How is he?"The doctor says"It doesn't look good.This looks major."Beth checks his vitals and looks at Frank and tells the staff in a serious tone"Get a room in the OR ready,this is bad."Bobby asks Beth"Should we tell Ruth about this?"Beth looks at Bobby and says to him"She needs to know.From the way this looks,he may not survive."B.R.'s spirit meanwhile watches over his son and sees his Son's spirit rise from his body.Frank sees his Father and B.R. asks Frank"Where do you think you're going?"Frank looks around and B.R. tells his son"I refuse to take you to the other side."Frank asks"Am I dead?"B.R. points around the room and says"You will be if Beth doesn't save you."
  Meanwhile Xavier and Leigh has returned to Jackson Inc,and Xavier's gotten Bobby's message on Frank's heart attack.Xavier rolls his eyes and grabs onto his desk and turns ghost white.Leigh asks Xavier"What's wrong X?"Xavier tells Leigh in a tone of disbelief"Frank's had a massive Heart Attack."Leigh's horrified and Xavier sits down and is silent.Leigh comforts her Husband as Xavier looks The Exposer and tells Leigh with a tone of anger in his voice"Cale Stone did this.Cale best pray Frank survives or else I will kill that bastard."Ava arrives at the office and tells her Brother"Which one of us is going to tell my Mama about this?"Xavier informs his Sister"Bobby's called her.Go to the hospital and stay with her."Ava asks"Aren't you going down there?"Xavier looks at Ava and picks up the Exposer article and coldly tells Ava"I have to go to FJR and pay his drivers a visit."Somebody's got to take the reigns in case Frank doesn't survive."Xavier pulls his Colt 45 out of his pocket and loads it and Leigh looks on and warns Xavier in a tone of concern"Don't make any rash decisions X.Frank has survived many things."Xavier tells Leigh"Cale Stone best wish Frank survives this or else I'll see to it he is burning in hell!"Xavier storms out and Ava and Leigh heads to City Hospital.
  Meanwhile back at City Hospital,Ruth has arrived,along with Terrance.Ruth rushes into the triage and in a tone of fear,asks Beth"Is my Son going to survive?"Terrance and Beth assures Ruth"We're going to do all we can do to save him."Leigh arrives and Ruth gets emotional as Leigh walks with Ruth out into the waiting room.Beth asks Terrance for a moment alone with Frank before they prep him for an emergency bypass.Terrance walks out,and Beth grabs Frank's hand and says to him,getting emotional and full of emotions"I know you're a good man Frank.I could just let you die but that's not why I became a doctor.I'm not going to let you go without one hell of a fight!If you died,Ruth wouldn't make it and I can't stand to see another tragedy."You're going to live and once you recover,we're going to have a discussion on a lot of things."B.R. and Frank watches on as Beth's talking and B.R. remarks"I always loved her.She never gave up.Looks like she isn't giving up on you."Frank looks at his Father and asks"Who's watching over FJR?"B.R. comments"Don't worry about that son.Xavier will take care of that one.He did take after me after all."Terrance returns and Beth grabs Terrance and tells him"Let's go to work."Beth,Terrance,and the staff takes Frank to the OR for the operation.Ruth watches on as she sees them push Frank's stretcher down the hall and she's silent and scared.Leigh and Bobby holds onto her and assures her"Frank's in good hands."Ruth asks"Where's Xavier and Ava?"Bobby tells Ruth"Xavier knows about Cale Stone and Leigh tells Ruth"Ava was supposed to be here."Ruth is quiet as is Bobby and Leigh tells Bobby"Xavier's headed to FJR.Ava could be with him."Ruth tells both of them in a calm,but stern tone"If my son doesn't make it,neither will Cale."
  At FJR,Xavier walks in and the Team Director asks Xavier"How is Frank doing?"Xavier tells him"For Cale's sake he better live.Where is Cale?"The Team Director responds"He left a few minutes ago after the paramedics came for Frank."Meanwhile Ava walks in and sees Allison in the shop,looking over her car with tears in her eyes and Ava looks at her and cuts to the chase,asking her"So you're the one sleeping with my Brother?"Allison turns around and asks Ava"And who are you?"Ava answers quickly"His Sister."Ava shows Allison the cover of The Exposer and tells Allison"I see you're crying.That's good."Allison gets upset and asks Ava"Are you sick?I love Frank.He's a great man and if it wasn't for him,I'd never made it in Stock Car Racing."Ava is quiet for a moment and watches Allison and Allison asks Ava,getting angry"Are you enjoying this?I have heard about you.It's legend of your hatred towards your Sister."Ava looks at Allison and calmly says in a supportive tone"I believe you Allison.I don't blame you for this.People make mistakes and sometimes love has no age."Allison is taken back and Ava asks Allison"Do you love my Brother?"Allison asks Ava"What do you mean?"Ava asks"Do you LOVE Frank?"Allison comes out and tells Ava"I do love him.But I'm also seeing Cale Stone and I have no clue why I'm attracted to his vindictive ass.He has taunted Frank ever since he's came here."Ava walks over to Allison and puts her hand on Allison's shoulder and says to her with a wink"Cale won't be causing much more trouble if I have anything to do with it or my Brother."Meanwhile Cale walks into Frank's office,as he's forgotten something and sees Frank's chair turned to the wall.Cale reaches to pick something up from the desk and the chair swings around and Xavier forcefully grabs Cale's arm,with his Colt 45 in his other hand and coldly tells Cale"Sit down Nephew."Cale looks at Xavier and in a cocky tone goes"Uncle Xavier.I see our family does come together.I seen Aunt Ava with Allison earlier."Xavier gets up and walks over to Cale and puts the gun to Cale's head and turns off the safety.He sternly warns Cale"It's Mr.Jackson bastard.We're about to have a talk about you and your character and my Brother so I'd recommend you stay seated and shut the hell up or else you may never get to bond with your Father."Cale sits still as Xavier stands over him,with his gun in his hand and both eyes on Cale,who's frozen as he's now scared as Xavier quips coldly and sternly"This gun belonged to your Grandfather.He taught me how to shoot.And just so we're clear,if you want to be a smart ass,I'll shoot you."Cale is silent and frozen in fear as Xavier paces back and forth in Frank's office,with his gun aimed at Cale.
  At City Hospital,Leigh,Ruth,and Bobby are in the waiting room as Allan arrives and Ruth looks at him for a moment and says"You're Beth's Brother aren't you?"Allan tells Ruth"And you'd be right."Bobby asks Allan"So you left the commune I see?"Allan tells Bobby"It's fun for awhile to get away from the music business but it was time to come home after Jacob's passing."Ruth asks Allan"How's Ciarra and Tenny handling Jacob's death?"Allan says with a tone of sadness"Aunt Ciarra's having a rough time and Mama is mourning herself.How's Frank doing?"Ruth responds calmly"Your Sister and Dr.Evans are performing a Bypass on him currently so we're praying."Leigh asks Allan quizzically"What's brought you down here?"Allan tells them"I don't think now's the right time to discuss it with what's happened to Frank."Ruth looks at Allan and tells him"If you need to talk about something,we could use a distraction."Allan looks at them and says"Allison North could be my Daughter."Ruth's shocked and Leigh asks Allan"Did Beth confirm it?"Allan says"She ran a test and that's the main reason I'm here."Ruth asks Allan"How do you feel about her and Frank's tryst?I don't approve myself."Allan tells Ruth"Not my place to judge.Allison doesn't even know I'm her Dad yet.I'm going to pass on the judgement for the time being."Ruth quips"All I know is Allison's got a hell of a fight on her hands if she loves my Son because Beth seems to have feelings for him too.And we know her."Allan laughs"Yep.Beth has always been a fiery one."All of them laughs and Ruth says"I just hope Beth can save my boy.Something tells me he will make it."Ruth starts to cry and Leigh comforts her as does Bobby and Allan and Allan assures Ruth as does Bobby and Leigh"Beth won't let anything happen to him."
  Meanwhile in the OR,Terrance,Beth,and their staff operates on Frank as B.R. and Frank watches on.They appear at FJR and B.R. quips"This is a nice shop."Frank looks at his Father and asks him"Would you have told me this if you were still alive?"B.R. looks at his Son and says"I doubt it.But I am truly proud of you."They walk into the shop as Ava and Allison are talking as Allison opens up to her and Ava's open and attentive to her as Allison tells her about herself.Allison tells Ava"Cale has one hell of a temper.He can't control it though."Ava comments"Is that one reason you fell for Frank?"Allison responds"I have always admired him.I used to watch the races as a kid and he was my favorite driver.He truly is a legend.I have nothing but the utmost respect for him and honored to be driving for him."Ava pats Allison on the back and tells her"I know the publisher of The Exposer and I'm certain in no time,she will issue an apology about that article she published."Allison asks"How do you know that?"Ava tells her"I have my sources and I know she's about to see the light."B.R. and Frank watch and Frank is amazed and says"Is Ava ok?"B.R. replies"Oh yes son.Ava's fine.Ava's got great intuition and she has always been able to read people well.She's scarred though and she did inherit my temper."Frank tells his Father"Will she and Jamie ever make up you think?"B.R. tells him"Ava doesn't forgive or forget.Another Jackson trait."B.R. and Frank then goes to Frank's office,where Cale's sitting in the chair,frozen and silent as Xavier stands over Cale with his gun pointed at him and is telling Cale"I hated your Mother.She hurt my family over and over and I will not allow you to do the same thing."Cale looks at Xavier and asks him"What would Frank had done if he'd known about me?"Xavier tells him"He'd taken care of you and been your Father.Although FJR came first to him,I will admit he was there when I needed him.He was my father."Cale reminds Xavier"But he wasn't your Father Mr.Jackson."Xavier comments"I didn't know that until My Papaw,Brock Rudolph Jackson died and found out he was actually my Father,but that's besides the point.I am putting you on notice that I will protect the people I love and if they hurt,I hurt.If I hurt,then the one that hurt them will feel the same plus more.So until Frank gets well,you'll answer to me and your taunts doesn't work with me."Cale is silent and Xavier says"You have a race to go to and you better win it.Do it for Frank!Do it because otherwise,you'll have to answer to me!"Cale walks up and he and Xavier looks at each other and Cale walks out with his head down.B.R. tells Frank"Xavier's the true head of our family but he does take after me."Frank is amazed and tells his Father"I'm surprised.I'd thought he'd killed Cale after what's happened."B.R. quips"That's why I left him in charge.He's smart and he keeps this family together,but he also needs you."Frank's silent and B.R. takes him back to City Hospital,to the waiting room,where Ruth,Leigh,Allan,and Bobby sits,waiting to find out if Frank's survived the surgery.Ruth is crying and tells them"Frank is my rock.I can't lose him.I can't lose my son."Leigh consoles her and B.R. points to Ruth and says to Frank sternly"Most importantly,there's your number one reason you can't die."Frank looks at his Mother and sees the pain on her face and gets emotional and B.R. tells Frank"You were the one that took after both of us.You are steady,strong,yet stubborn.You are integral to out family and without you,Ruth would be devastated and would be with me and it's not time for her yet.It's also not time for you."B.R. gives Frank a hug and tells him"I'm always around.You need to be here."Frank's spirit goes into the OR,as B.R. touches Ruth and she feels a sense of ease and her tears stop.Beth walks out into the waiting room and tells Ruth,Bobby,Leigh,and Allan"Frank survived the surgery.He will live!"B.R.watches on with a smile,then turns around and walks up the hall and disappears as he knows his family is intact and all is well.