Jason found A.J. with Michael. Jax, Ned, and Alexis all helped coach V on how to act like a countess. Lucky and Nikolas discovered Laura at Wyndemere, barefoot and wearing clothes they didn't recognize.
Monday October 19, 1998
by Soap Central
At the garage, AJ had a hard time taking care ofMichael but was finally able to calm the baby. AJpicked Michael up when he started to cry again andJason walked in and saw them together. Meanwhile,Robin called Felicia and asked if she could drive herto the garage immediately. Felicia arrived at the cottage and Robin told her that she hadmade a terrible mistake by leaving Michael alone with AJ. Robin told Felicia that Jasonwould be angry when he learned what she had done. Robin said that Jason would thinkshe betrayed him and Felicia wondered if Robin was afraid of Jason. Laura pulled awayfrom her kiss with Stefan, who was able to convince Laura to return to the house withhim instead of staying outside in the storm. Back at Wyndemere, Stefan offered Laurasome of her old clothes from the island to change into while he had her wet clothesdried. Later, Stefan was mesmerized when he saw Laura in a dress from days gone by.Stefan warned Laura that Luke might not return, but she insisted that he would. Stefantalked about his love for Laura and said he was confident she would one day return tohim and Nikolas. After getting off to a somewhat rocky start, Carly asked Bobbie to admitthat she loved her. Bobbie said that she loved Carly and Carly hugged Bobbie. Bobbiethen wondered how Carly planned on dealing with the fact Robin and Jason were livingtogether. Bobbie warned Carly not to try to use Michael to hang onto Jason. Carly andBobbie started to argue again, but then realized the irony of their situation. Beforeleaving, Bobbie admitted to Carly that Jason would choose Michael over Robin.
Tuesday, October 20, 1998
by Soap Central
Ned arrives home to find candles lit everywhere. He calls out as he startsto undress, "I see you got here before I did. I thought rain would keep youin town." He says that he thinks they can put the isolation to good use.As he gets down to just pants, he says that he's in the mood for a hot bathand if they're lucky the roads will be closed for a couple of days. When hehears someone coming down the stairs he tells them to wait or they'll ruinthe surprise. A very embarrassed V hides her face and hands Ned a towel.
Jax stares out the window into the rain and flashes to memories of him andBrenda in the rain. Jax grabs a coat and heads out the door.
Robin tells Felicia that she isn't afraid of Jason, she's afraid of losinghim. When they first got together, he had no past and she had no future.They were honest with each other and there were no expectations. Now, thehonesty has become an expectation of it's own. Jason has never betrayed herand now she's betrayed him twice. The first time was when she asked Sonnyto fire him and now she's left Michael with AJ. The first betrayal brokethem up and she's afraid this will too.
Jason demands that AJ hand Michael to him. AJ points out that Jason issoaked, but reluctantly hands Michael over to him. AJ explains that Michaelis fine and the whole reason why he's with him in the first place. Jason isstunned that Robin left Michael with AJ. Jason wants AJ to leave, but AJ isafraid that he'd be leaving Robin alone to face an ambush. He tells Jasonthat a thank you wouldn't be out of order, since Robin had no choice. Hetells Jason that he's not leaving without a fight and Jason has no choicebut to listen to him. Jason tells him to say what he wants and get out. AJaccuses Jason of being as paranoid as Carly. Jason counters that she hasreason to be paranoid and that he promised her that he wouldn't let the Qsnear Michael. AJ asks what about Michael, will he forbid him from seeingthe Qs? The Qs tried to run Jason's life once and for much better reasons,and look how he feels about them - how long before Michael hates Jason asmuch as Jason hates the Qs? When Michael starts to cry, AJ goes towardshim, but Jason blocks him.
Robin tells Felicia the phone lines are still down and asks if she thinksthey'll be able to get to the garage soon. Felicia thinks they should waitso they don't get stuck. Robin's worried about Michael but Felicia assuresher he's in good hands with AJ. Felicia thinks she should worry aboutherself. She's risked a lot to be with Jason, disapproval from Mac, givingup Yale, almost losing her life and now she's worried that she'll lose himover a babysitting arrangement. Robin defends Jason saying that he just hasa problem with betrayal. Felicia counters that Jason betrayed her, orMichael never would have been conceived. Robin says she understands whathappened. Felicia is sure that Robin made the best choice. Robin says thatnobody has the power to hurt Jason the way she does, and now she has.
Alexis enters the cottage and yells out to keep the water running, she'scoming up. She starts undressing in front of the fireplace. In her slipand stockings, V walks in and hands her a towel. Ned comes in wearing arobe and apologizing for not letting Alexis know that V works there now.
Justus and Taggert get in an elevator together. Justus asks if Taggertwouldn't rather take the stairs. The elevator comes to a jarring halt andJustus tells Taggert that this is going to be a lot less pleasant withoutDara.
Alexis comes back wearing a robe. She tells them that her car broke downand that she had to walk through the rain. She didn't know Ned had company.V explains that she works there. Ned forgot to call and tell her not tocome, not thinking she'd come in this weather. V says that she can see thatNed has plans and decides to leave, but Ned tells her that she'll just getcaught in the rain. Ned asks V to update Alexis, the new counsel for L&B,on the business. V brings up her idea to get Eddie Maine back on the road.Alexis and V team up against Ned to try to convince him to record again.They pry out of him that he has some material and V hauls out his guitarfrom the closet. They convince him to sing one of his songs, which turnsout to be a love song. A knock at the door turns out to be Jax.
Katherine comes in to the living room where Monica is reading and tries toengage her in conversation. She wants to know if Emily might be interestedin doing some print ads for a new teen fragrance. Katherine wants to knowwhat small thank you gift she can get for Lila - and one for Monica too.Monica knows what they would both like, her absence.
Robin shows Felicia the book of fairy tales Jason bought for her birthday.Even though Jason doesn't believe in them, he gave them to her anyway,because he's more than willing to meet her halfway. Robin explains thathe's that way about everything but letting Michael near the Quartermaines.Felicia asks if that's something she believes in too or just goes along withto avoid an argument.
Jason wants to know why AJ was at the garage in the first place. AJexplains that he just wants to see Jason, but Jason doesn't trust him. Hedoesn't think that AJ would try to kidnap Michael, he's smart enough to lookfor another way to get him. He thinks that the Qs each want Michael fortheir own reason - a trophy, Edward wants a future CEO and Alan wants a new'Golden Boy'. When AJ asks what he wants Michael for, Jason guesses that itwould be a good way to impress Edward. AJ says that maybe he wants Michaelto replace the brother he lost. Jason takes Michael out in to the stormeven though AJ tries to talk him out of it.
Robin comes down with a suitcase in case the storm forces them to stay atthe PC Hotel. Felicia offers for them to stay at the Scorpio's if theywant. Robin thinks that the only thing worse than fighting with Jason wouldbe doing it in front of Mac. She thanks Felicia for her help.
Justus and Taggert make verbal jabs at each other over the murder of DamianSmith and Taggert's promotion. Taggert knows the reputation of Bradley Wardand can't believe he would have approved of Justus letting Laura stand trialfor the murder. Taggert says he's not having any trouble living withhimself.
Katherine offers to leave if she's bothering Monica. Monica offers to haveReginald pack her bags. Edward comes in and accuses Monica of taking outAlan's condition on Katherine. Katherine offers to leave rather than havethe family fight. Edward is adamant that she stays. Katherine gives Monicaa smug look.
Jax got through using a 4 wheel drive car from the hotel. Ned says that thestaff must not have heard yet that he's no longer a big tipper. Jax is surehe will be again, with V's help. He came to find her because she didn'tshow up for her card lesson. Alexis is shocked he'd drive through this overcards. Since Alexis is still Jax's lawyer, they confide in her the plan towin big in Monte Carlo. Alexis is sure that Jax has what it takes to pullit off. V realizes that Alexis is used to dealing with the internationalmovers and shakers and latches on to the idea that she can be Jax's femmefatale. Jax tells V if she doesn't want to go, she just has to refuse. Vsays he can't win without a partner, but she's not going to gain confidence,no matter how many times he lets her win. She caught on, but doesn't thinkshe'll get the same advantage in Monte Carlo. Alexis says she can't go, shehas plans. Jax tells V that what he really needs is a friend. They'll beentering a world where the unsure and unprepared are eaten alive. V tellshim she'll do her very best. Jax suggests a game of cards, but V wants towork on another area, becoming a femme fatale like Alexis. Alexis isshocked, but offers to give V some pointers. Ned suggests they start bylearning to eat canaps and champagne. V and Ned go off to prepare the foodand Jax tells Alexis he has a good feeling about this. At the sound ofcrashing kitchenware, he changes it to a fairly good feeling.
Taggert and Justus are still stuck in the elevator, sniping at each other.Taggert tells Justus that if he'd killed Damian Smith that he would haveadmitted it. He would have lost everything, but he would have had theintegrity. If Justus had admitted to it, he would have received a medal.Taggert tells Justus that eventually he's going to bring him down. Thedoors to the elevator open and Taggert leaves. Justus says to himself thatthey all need goals.
Edward tries to talk Katherine out of leaving. She's sure that her presencemakes the family uncomfortable. Edward tries to disagree, but Monica tellsher she's right. Monica tells her that since she doesn't want Reginald tocatch cold, Katherine can wait until the first sign of sun to move to the PCHotel. Katherine leaves to pack. Edward tries to stop her, but isunsuccessful. He is furious with Monica for pushing her out now that theyneed to keep and eye on her. Edward points out that he couldn't give thestock to anyone else. When he attacks Alan, Monica attacks him forlavishing attention on a gold-digger when his son could be dead from anoverdose. She's surprised if he thinks of Alan at all. A very seriousEdward tells her that Alan is all he thinks about. Edward knows that shepaid Tammy to look after Alan. Edward also receives reports on Alan'scondition. Edward explains that he started a terrible tradition in tryingto toughen up sons by belittling them. Now his son is a stranger to him.Monica tells him that Alan's disease isn't Edward's fault. They both missAlan.
Alexis gives V pointers on drinking champagne. V downs her glass, to theamusement of Ned and Jax. Alexis tells her that she should only sip, andthat after each sip, she should lick her lips. Alexis says that men find itvery distracting. Ned points out she never does that. Alexis replies thatit's frowned upon in open court. Alexis demonstrates and then V does too.After a couple more sips, Ned suggests that she have some food in herstomach and brings out the canaps. Alexis shows her how to only use herteeth to take a small bite, which V compares to being like a horse. V triesand then stuffs the whole thing in her mouth. Jax tells her that the idlerich eat chocolate truffles all day and don't get so excited. V runsthrough the whole thing again, correctly this time. They all toast to MonteCarlo.
Robin and Felicia enter the empty garage calling out for AJ. Robin panicsand is sure that AJ has taken Michael to the Qs. She doesn't know howshe'll tell Jason.
Wednesday, October 21, 1998
by Soap Central
Today's recap was provided by Jodi White.
Robin and Felicia mistakenly believe that AJ has taken Michael back tothe Q's. Robin laments about her decision to leave Michael with AJ.She thought he would be safe. Felicia points out that he is safe, justunder the wrong roof. They are discussing how to retrieve him whenJason arrives looking furious. Robin starts to explain that AJ hasMichael and the events that lead up to AJ and Michael being alonetogether. Jason lets her finish and then tells her that Michael is nextdoor with Mike.
Emily, Liz, Lucky and Nikolas arrive at Liz's house. Emily thankseveryone for helping her find the photo (#106) that was used by theblackmailer and for making the connection with her agent's assistant.According to the invoice, Emily's agency received a copy of the photo.Lucky wishes that they were able to make a copy of the contact sheet, atwhich point Nikolas pulls an envelope out of his coat. It turns outthat Nikolas stole the contact sheet with the photo. Lucky is concernedthat the photographer will miss the sheet, but Nikolas disagrees sayingthat the place was a mess and he probably won't even notice. Lucky andNikolas start to argue over the photo, but Liz stops them saying thatthey have almost made it through the whole day and both of them arestill alive so they should get back to the matter at hand. The teensdiscuss what to do next. They all agree that they need someone workingon the inside, so Liz is going to ask Mr. Murty to arrange an internshipat Emily's agency as part of the PC High internship program. Emily isconcerned that Mr. Murty will find out why Liz wants the internship, butLucky and Liz assure her that Mr. Murty will be cool. Lucky and Nikolasdecide to go to Wyndmere so that Lucky can use Stefan's more powerfulcomputer to trace the website where he found the similar photo. As theyleave, Lucky asks Nikolas what will happen if they get all the way outto "spook island" and his Uncle won't let a Spencer use the computer.Nikolas says not to worry, that he can handle his Uncle.
At Wyndmere, the housekeeper tells Stefan that Laura's clothes are dry,but Stefan correctly guesses that Laura is napping and tells thehousekeeper to wait until she wakes up. Upstairs, Laura awakens fromher nap and is momentarily disoriented until she remembers where she isand why. She thinks about her earlier conversation with Stefanregarding Luke and what Stefan calls his abandonment of Laura. Sherecalls Stefan telling her that maybe now is the time for him to fightfor her. And she remembers the kiss. And she recalls him telling herthat the next move is hers.
Looking as if the memory is making her weary, Laura gets out of the bedand walks over to the dressing table. She discovers a silver brush thatbelonged to her. The sight of the brush brings back a memory of ashirtless Stefan brushing her hair, which she clearly enjoyed! Lauraquickly sets down the brush as if the memory disturbs her.
Monica and Edward are discussing the sale of the ELQ stock toKatherine. Edward agrees that Katherine needs to be watched and that iswhy he thinks Monica should allow her to continue living with the Q's.He promises to keep Katherine out of Monica's hair. AJ enters and tellsMonica and Edward about his afternoon with Michael and being caught byJason. Monica is furious with AJ. She has spent months trying to gainJason's trust and now AJ has ruined everything. Edward asks why AJdidn't bring Michael to the mansion. AJ says that the way to get toMichael isn't through force, it's through Robin.
Robin is relieved that Michael is fine. She tells Jason that the phonelines were down, she tried to call. Felicia asks Jason if AJ was at thegarage with Michael when he arrived. Jason replies that he was.Felicia is glad and says that Robin made the right decision. She goeson in Robin's defense, but Robin stops her and thanks her for all of herhelp. As she goes, Felicia comments that apparently the only one inreal danger today was Robin. After Felicia leaves, Robin tries again toexplain her actions to Jason who remains ominously silent. Robin askswhat she was supposed to do and pleads with Jason to say something.Jason asks Robin if she left Michael with AJ on purpose. Robin againtries to explain her actions, but Jason interrupts and tells her to stoplying to him. Robin is surprised that Jason thinks she is lying. Jasonreplies that he was thinking a lot of things. He thought she must behurt, because that was the only reason she would leave Michael with AJ.Then he wanted to break AJ's ribs when he told him that Robin went tocheck on the cottage. Jason says that Robin broke her promise to neverlet AJ near Michael again. Robin defends herself saying that she wasonly thinking Michael and that AJ promised not to leave. Jason explodessaying that Robin broke her promise to him and he demands to know why.Robin says because AJ is Michael's father.
Audrey has to work late so Emily calls Reginald to pick her up. As theywait for Emily's ride, Emily and Liz discuss their strategy with Mr.Murty, whom Liz has left a message for. Emily is adamant that Mr. Murtynot find out what the internship is really about. She is afraid that hewould think about it every time he saw her if he knew or that he wouldreport it. Liz promises to tell Mr. Murty only that she wants theinternship for Business Ed. Credit and that she picked Downtown Facesbecause Emily is her friend and she works there. Liz emphasizes toEmily how important it is to get someone on the inside. Emily agreesbut wants to do everything they can to keep the details between the fourof them. Emily can't believe that the others are so willing to doanything to help her. Their conversation is interrupted by thedoorbell. They think Reginald has arrived, but are surprised to see Mr.Murty who got Liz's message and decided to stop by while out for hisjog. Mr. Murty asks for the details of the internship because theschool doesn't seem to have anything set up with Downtown Faces. Lizand Emily explain that it is a very reputable modeling agency, whichjust happens to represent Emily, and Liz really wants to work there.They have an office in Port Charles, but it is a very popular place towork so she thought it might be easier if Liz used the school to getin. Mr. Murty asks about Liz's job at Kelly's. Liz asks if they canjust play it by ear until they find out if Downtown Faces is willing.Mr. Murty agrees to make the phone call just as Reginald arrives to takeEmily home. Both girls thank Mr. Murty and Emily leaves. After Emilyis gone, Mr. Murty asks Liz what this is really all about.
Lucky and Nikolas arrive at Wyndmere and find Stefan at home. Stefan issomewhat surprised to see Lucky, but Nikolas explains that he and Luckyneed to use the computer room for a few minutes. As Stefan explainsthat the phone lines are out, Laura, unaware that Lucky and Nikolas havearrived, comes down the stairs barefoot and dressed in the clothes shechanged into while her own were drying. She is clearly uncomfortable tobe caught in her present condition. Nikolas and Lucky are shocked tosee Laura and look at her questioningly. It is clear to Laura by thelooks on the faces of Lucky and Nikolas that they didn't expect to findher there. She explains how she came for her lunch date with Nikolasand was stranded by the storm. Stefan leaves to check on Laura'sclothing. Laura continues to explain and Nikolas is listening, butLucky clearly doesn't buy her story. Laura says that she never receivedNikolas' message canceling their lunch date. Lucky abruptly says thathe has to go. Nikolas reminds him of their "project" but Lucky saysthat he will find another way. Laura begs Lucky to just wait while shechanges he clothes, but he refuses saying he is in a hurry and walksout. As Stefan returns with Laura's dry clothing, Nikolas apologizesfor not calling her himself. Laura, realizing that Stefan purposelydelayed giving her the message, tells Nikolas that it is all right andthat mix ups happen all the time. The look she gives Stefan as she goesupstairs to change makes it clear that she is on to him and she is nothappy.
Robin points out that she promised not to tell AJ that he is Michael'sbiological father, but she still thinks that AJ deserves a chance to getto know his son. Jason angrily replies that getting drunk and sleepingwith Carly doesn't give AJ the right to raise Michael. Robin says hedeserves the chance to be a loving presence in Michael's life. To notgive it to him would be to cheat him and to lie to him and to take awaya part of his life and that's not fair. Jason asks why she panickedwhen she walked in if she really trusts AJ so much. Robin says that shewasn't worried about AJ's conduct with Michael, but about Jason'sreaction. She was scared to death of what Jason might do or think. Theonly thing she did today was let AJ prove himself. Jason says that hewill never leave her alone with Michael again because they don't thinkthe same way about this. She shouldn't have used Michael to show himhow she feels. He will never let anyone use Michael again.
AJ tells Edward that they don't have to take Michael from Jason becauseRobin will convince Jason to let Michael visit. Monica enters at theend of their discussion. She asks why AJ didn't just go to Robin'scottage, if he really wanted to be supportive. His hour of fun has beena major setback in her relationship with Jason. As they argue,Katherine arrives and asks how soon they want her to move out. Sheexplains to Edward and AJ that Monica has asked her to live elsewhere.Edward points out that Monica has clearly changed her mind. When Monicaleaves the room without disagreeing, Katherine thanks Edward forconvincing Monica to allow her to stay.
Laura prepares to leave Wyndmere and asks Nikolas to check and see ifthe launch is back. After he leaves, Stefan tells Laura that Nikolasaccepted the situation as she described it. Laura angrily replies thatLucky obviously didn't, not for a second. Laura accuses Stefan ofpurposely not giving her Nikolas' message so that he could get heralone. He slickly denies it and changes the subject as Nikolas returnsto report that the launch is back. She says goodnight to Stefan andNikolas walks her to the dock.
Liz promises Mr. Murty that the internship has nothing to do with herrape. She would never pull Mr. Murty into that again. Mr. Murty acceptsthat but asks what the number she and Emily were pulling on him was allabout. Liz says that the truth is that Emily has heard rumors aboutsome of the models at her agency being treated unfairly. If Liz isthere she can keep her eyes and ears open and help Emily out. Andhelping Emily helps her. Mr. Murty asks if Lucky factors into this atall. Liz looks down and smiles to herself. Mr. Murty says that he willtake that smile as his answer. He says that he will call Downtown Facestomorrow, but Liz has to promise to tell him or the police immediatelyif she suspects something even remotely illegal or suspicious. Lizpromises that she won't take the law into her own hands again. Shelearned her lesson! As Mr. Murty leaves, Lucky arrives. Liz excitedlytells him that Mr. Murty has agreed to try to arrange the internship.Lucky says good, but seems distracted. She asks if they got onNikolas's Uncle's computer. Lucky vaguely says that stuff was happeningand he didn't want to stick around. Liz asks if it's anything he wantsto discuss, but Lucky says no, he's good. Liz tells Lucky how Mr. Murtysuspected something was up, but she convinced him that everything was OKand that she realized as she was explaining things to Mr. Murty thathelping Emily is helping her, especially if they catch the blackmailer.Lucky listens, but is still clearly thinking of something else.
Emily is back at home and is looking at the photos. She is interruptedby Katherine who is searching for tea. She asks how Emily's day was.Emily says that it was busy and that she saw Nikolas. She asksKatherine if it was fun living with Nikolas. Katherine says that shecould tell stories, but she really shouldn't. She will though, if Emilywill help her out with something.
Emily comments that Nikolas changed a lot after he started living withKatherine. Katherine agrees and tells a story about Nikolas discoveringthe wonders of take-out food. She wishes Nikolas could see more of theworld, she wishes she could help him. Emily tells Katherine that afterher "death", Nikolas seemed very sad. Katherine says that Stefan canfool you, but Nikolas is 100% genuine. Emily agrees with a smile.
Liz hands Lucky a drink and says that she is going to call Nikolas totell him about the internship. Lucky stops her abruptly saying thatNikolas is busy. Lucky, clearly distracted, tells Liz that Stefan washome when they went to Wyndmere and that his mother was there also. Shewas barefoot and wearing something that clearly didn't belong to her.At first she froze, then she got red and started going on about how shewas supposed to meet Nikolas for lunch and got stranded, her clothesjust happened to get wet. It was quite weird. Liz cautiously asks ifLucky thinks something is going on between Stefan and Laura. Lucky saysthat he would have to be a fool not to think that. Cassadine got offbecause Laura testified for him. Admitting that she was at the ball, alittle tidbit that she kept secret until she needed to save Stefan'sneck. But that's not his problem, it's just weird.
Nikolas asks Stefan if today was just a mix-up with Laura. Stefan saysthat it was, but seeing the look on Nikolas' face, asks if he hassomething else to say. Nikolas says that it isn't wise to trick ormanipulate Laura, he doesn't want to lose her. Stefan says that hedidn't force Laura to spend the afternoon at Wyndmere, she is onlyforced by Luke.
Robin calls a cab to take her to her car. As she prepares to leave,Jason tells her that he loves her, but he is too angry to be with her sohe is going to stay with Mike. Robin says that he is right, they bothhave a lot of thinking to do. Robin walks out with a backward glance atJason. Jason remains with his back to her, but looks very upset.
Thursday, October 22, 1998
by Soap Central
Today's recap was provided by Jodi White.
V breezes into Ned's house chattering on about the newest businessdevelopments. Ned stops her saying that he didn't call her there towork, but to give her another "Femme Fatale" lesson. A woman who wearsa man like Jax on her arm requires a certain sense of style which is noteasily acquired. V says that she doesn't even have the right kinds ofclothing to practice in. Ned says that he had taken care of that. Hepoints to a chair where several evening gowns are laid out. He saysthat he knows they are kind of gauche for Monte Carlo, but they will dofor practice. V asks where they came from and Ned replies that he gotthem from an anonymous donor.
Meanwhile, at the Quartermaine mansion, Katherine comes running down thestairs furious because all of her evening gowns are missing from hercloset. She accuses Reginald of taking them. Reggie denies it andsuggests she contact the fashion police. Monica comes into the hall tofind out what all the fuss is about. Katherine again accuses Reginaldwho says that he won't even dignify her accusation with a denial. AfterReginald leaves, Katherine accuses Monica of being the thief. Monicasays she wouldn't be caught dead in Katherine's dresses.
Jax arrives at Robin's cottage for a visit. He wanted to check on Robinafter the storm. She assures him that there was only minor flooding inthe basement and that there doesn't appear to be any damage. Jaxreminisces, more to himself than to Robin, about when Brenda lived atthe cottage. He realizes he was lost in thought and apologizes sayinghe really did come to see Robin. Robin says that he can't help but feelclose to Brenda there. Jax replies that some days are easier thanothers.
Jason is at the garage when Mike arrives and asks if he has called Robinyet. Mike thinks his best bet is going home. Jason disagrees sayingthat Robin left Michael with AJ. Mike tries to explain Robin's actionsto Jason, which apparently everyone but Jason thinks were based on soundjudgment and only out of concern for Michael's safety. Mike says thatRobin and Jason were both upset and none of this is good for Michael.Jason has a situation that is very close to spinning out of control andhe isn't helping. Jason needs to be the problem solver. Robin andCarly are waiting for Jason to make a decision. Jason says that he isgoing to wait until Carly is home. Mike thinks that Jason needs to actnow, before Carly is released. As Mike leaves, Bobbie arrives. Jasonasks about her visit with Carly. Bobbie tells him that it was a reallygood visit, that she and Carly really connected. She asks Jason if hehas given any more thought to what will happen when Carly comes home.
Jax continues to talk about Brenda. He reminisces about a particulartrip they took. Robin points out that Brenda hasn't been gone that longand Jax has every right to be sad or regretful or angry or whatever. Heneeds to try to be grateful for his memories. Jax says that he willget there. As Jax is getting ready to leave, he offers to help Robinmove the boxes down to the basement. She declines his help saying thatshe brought them up, she can bring them down. Jax asks why she doesn'tjust wait for Jason to help. Robin tells Jax that she and Jason had afight and Jason is staying at Mike's. Jax says he is sorry and tellsRobin to call him if she needs anything.
AJ and Edward discuss their strategy regarding Michael. AJ thinks thathe should visit Carly to try to get her to doubt Jason's loyalty. Asthe end their discussion, Katherine enters the room asking for Edward'shelp. She explains that she was getting ready to go to a reception andshe discovered that all of her gowns are missing. Edward and AJ can'thelp but chuckle over Katherine's plight which only infuriates hermore. As AJ leaves, still laughing, Edward manages to collect himselfand promises to help Katherine find the thief.
V is at Ned's house trying on Katherine's dresses. She laments thatthese dresses aren't "her"., and it doesn't help that the owner of thedress has more "personality" (as she points to the chest) than shedoes. Donning a dress does not a new personality make. Ned says that ifshe wants to help Jax, she needs to get out of her own way and to startapplying the nuances of the game. Her job is to blend in with the idlerich. She has to provide the necessary distraction for Jax. She has tolearn how to feel comfortable with the skin of her character. She needsto think about how she wants to present herself to those around her. Vagrees and leaves the room to try on another dress. Ned sighs withexasperation as he watches her go.
V enters the room in another of Katherine's dresses. She slinks to achair, trying to maintain her femme fatale persona. She has trouble andflops down in a chair in disgust. Ned encourages her telling her thatshe almost had it. She needs to think of this as Halloween, a chance toshow a side of her personality she normally keeps hidden because it'stoo outrageous. V asks if it's like Eddie Main was to Ned. Ned saysyes, exactly. They are interrupted by a knock on the door. Ned tellsher this is her opportunity to try out what she has learned. V opensthe door to Jax who looks at her and says that it is all wrong..
Mac and Felicia are at home discussing the damage from the storm. Macasks if Robin is ok. Felicia tells him that she isn't and tells Mac theevents of yesterday, including Robin leaving Michael with AJ and howangry Jason was when he found out. Robin and Jason got in a big fightand spent the night apart. Mac asks Felicia if she thinks somethingseems weird, Jason and Robin should be able to get past things likethis. Felicia agrees and they wonder if there isn't something else theydon't know about.
Bobbie and Jason are discussing what is going to happen when Carly comeshome. Bobbie thinks that Jason should work it out now before Carly isreleased. Jason says that there is no point in deciding anything forCarly because she will do what she wants. He just needs to figure outhow Michael can be with both of them. He and Carly will probably fightabout it and they can't do that while she is locked up. Bobbie saysthat Carly wants to believe in Jason, but she is locked up and she isscared. Jason needs to make her feel as though he is watching out forher or Carly will come up with a plan of her own and that can only meantrouble. Jason says that he is doing everything he can to make sureCarly doesn't feel left out. Bobbie points out that she had a prettygood marriage before Carly came along. She is Carly's mother and shewill defend her, but she also knows how vicious Carly can be. Bobbiethinks that joint custody is the best way to go. Jason needs to worksomething out before Carly is released or everyone will be paying theprice.
Felicia is surprised that Mac isn't angrier about Robin and Jason'sfight. Mac explains that he thinks it's time that Jason and Robin dealwith their own lives. He has been thinking about everything Jason andRobin have been through the last few years, Robin's illness, Michael.Mac will be there if Robin needs him, but she has a right to live herown life. Felicia teases him asking him if he doesn't want at least onemore chance to vent about Jason, but Mac declines. Mac excuses himselfto go get some much needed sleep. After he is gone, Robin arrives. Shesays that she was going to Jason's, but somehow she ended up at Mac andFelicia's instead. Felicia asks if Robin is all right. Robin said thather fight with Jason was worse then she let on. She doesn't know ifJason will ever forgive her. Leaving Michael with AJ has cost herJason's trust.
AJ arrives at Ferncliff and asks the doctor if he can visit Carly. Thedoctor says that he isn't cleared as a visitor. If he cares aboutCarly, he should go away. The only people who can help Carly right noware her mother and the father of her baby.
Jax isn't pleased with Ned's attempt at V's transformation. V is upset,but Jax says her only mistake was listening to Ned. The dress V has onreeks of social climbing, anyone with real class could spot it in aminute. Ned agrees, but defends himself saying he was only trying tohelp. Jax says he didn't ask for and doesn't want Ned's help. V saysthat she found Ned's advice extremely helpful. And since they are bothso concerned with her performance, maybe she should keep practicing, andthey can help her together..
As Emily arrives home, she is greeted by Katherine who is actingsuspiciously nice. She asks Emily to tell her about her day. Emily issurprised but proceeds to tell Katherine about school, a pop quiz, etc.Katherine continues to be nice leading up to asking Emily if she"borrowed" something of hers without permission. Emily, not realizingthat Katherine is referring to her evening gowns, looks guilty andapologizes. She didn't know when she took them that they wereKatherine's. Katherine asks how she could not know they were hers sincethey were in her closet. A confused Emily replies that they were on thedesk. Katherine looks confused as well and asks how her dresses couldbe on the desk. Emily says she was talking about the pens she took bymistake, she doesn't know anything about the dresses. Katherine iscompletely exasperated saying that there is a thief in the house and shewill find out who! She turns to ask for Emily's help, but Emily hasalready left the room.
V comes into the room dressed in yet another dress. She walks over toNed and coyly says that she believes they met in Majorca, on a yacht,but for the life of her, she can't remember whose. Jax compliments herperformance saying he is already intrigued. She continues asking whenthe games are about to begin, because she doesn't think she can waitanother minute. Ned asks if they can start the games right now, justthe two of them. V laughs and says perhaps another time. Ned asks howhe will find her. V tells him to look and walks away with a backwardglance and a smile. She laughs and asks how she did. Ned and Jax saythat she certainly peeked their interest! Jax gives her a few morepointers, telling her to cultivate an air of mystery, be different. Vasks for an example. Jax responds by giving her a detailed andmesmerizing description of a hypothetical summer on the island ofCronos, including a picnic lunch of calimari and mousa.k.a, and how sheand her companion held hands and felt that the display of colors in thesunset was just for them. As he finishes his description, Ned walksover and suggests that V go to the library and brush up on exoticlocales.
Felicia reminds Robin that everything turned out OK. AJ watched the babyand proved that he could be trusted. Felicia thinks it is unfair andunkind that Jason accused Robin of leaving Michael with AJ so that hecould prove himself. Robin says that she broke a promise to Jason andthat Jason never would have broken a promise to her. All she can do isgo to him and apologize and hope he forgives her.
The Q's are all assembled, minus Ned, in Katherine's bedroom. Katherineexplains that she got them all together to find the thief who stole herevening gowns. Lila expresses shock that anyone in the household iscapable of such an act. Monica suggests that Katherine made the wholething up just to get attention. Katherine walks over to her closet andopens the doors to prove her point. She immediately sees that the"missing" gowns have been returned. Emily leaves saying that she hashomework. AJ follows offering to help her. Lila suggests thatKatherine get some rest, that maybe she isn't as recovered as well asshe thought. Monica asks Edward if he has had enough and leaves theroom. Edward also leaves telling Katherine that he knows she is justtrying to reach out, but to consult him first next time. Katherine isleft alone with Reginald who is relishing the turn of events. Katherinesays that he sees everything that goes on and asks who returned thedresses. Reginald plays dumb and taunts her saying that it could bejust the beginning. Maybe her jewelry or her shoes could be next. Ifhe were her, he might not ever leave the room.
V, Ned and Jax toast a successful afternoon. They also toast Katherinefor unknowingly lending them her wardrobe. Jax asks if she wants toplay one more hand to make sure she hasn't forgotten any of herlessons. As V tells him to have a little confidence, she awkwardlyknocks over her drink. As she cleans up the mess she comments thatmaybe a little more practice wouldn't hurt.
Robin gets up to leave telling Felicia that she is going to wait toapologize to Jason until she decides what she can agree to. Feliciathinks that Robin has made a wise decision and asks her to stay todinner. She declines, but Mac enters the room and convinces her tostay.
Jason tells Mike that he is going to come up with a plan before Carly isreleased. Mike is surprised that Jason listened to him, but is happythat Jason is smart enough to take advice. After Mike leaves to warm upthe car, Jason tells Michael that Carly is going to hate whatever hedecides, but Michael is going to be OK and that is all that matters.
