Daylight And Darkness: The Next Chapter, Episode 8. A Daughter's Quandry

     It's the next morning in Adam's Landing, and at Hell Hill, Leigh walks downstairs, as she is silent, as she's alone and makes a phone call, telling the person on the other line "Meet me here to discuss what I mentioned last night." Leigh is silent, as she looks at her wedding portrait of her and Xavier, as she snarls "I'd never dreamed you'd turn into B.R. Jackson!" At Jackson Inc, Xavier sits inside his office, as Bobby stands inside, as does Sully and Henry and Jack, as Xavier asks Bobby "So who will be the judge at Jamie's trial?" Bobby takes a deep breath, and answers "A lady I know will send her straight to Lexington. Judge Jo." Sully asks "Who is she?" Henry tells Sully "She let me go once for a charge. But she's unpredictable as hell." Bobby assures them "Oh she already read up on the case, and told me to tell all of you she's going to enjoy herself. With her, that means entertainment and she really got into Ava's past. So it's safe to say Jamie's ass is about to be rotting in a cell." Xavier changes subjects, and asks "And who can tell me about this?" Xavier holds up his tablet, with the cover story to The Exposer, as Sully gasps, and asks "Did Aretha Evans get her computer hacked?" Xavier answers "No. This is your Mother Princess. She's still helping that bastard you have for a Brother and I have as a namesake and well, it's just about to get dirty." Bobby tells everyone "Well time to head down to the Courthouse." Xavier looks at his Nephew, and asks Jack "Are you going down there to support your Mother?" Jack sighs "After last night, she let me know she wanted her space." Jack walks out, as Sully tells Henry "I need to talk to Daddy for a moment and then we'll go to my office." Henry walks out, as Sully asks her Father "Are you going down to the Courthouse to support Aunt Ava?" Xavier nods, and adds "I got a meeting though today and I'll tell you later. Keep tabs on things here, and I'll come by after my meeting." Sully asks her Father, as Xavier opens the door "And who are you meeting?" Xavier kisses his Daughter, and whispers "It's secret for now." Xavier heads to the Courthouse, as Henry waits in the lobby, as he asks Sully "And is it now my cue to head home?" Sully kisses Henry, and tells him "It is. I'm about to meet with Mom today. Might be wise." Henry nods in agreement, and leaves, as Sully sits back, as she reads The Exposer, and says to herself "If you did this Mom, you just made a mistake you'll seriously regret."

     At The ALPD, Bree sits inside her office, as Paul walks in, and tells Bree, holding a bag "The boys made you some gifts. We were expecting you last night." Bree tells Paul "I'm more preoccupied about bringing my Mother to justice once and for damn all. Killing my damn Sister was too much!" Paul reminds Bree "She owed money to Angelica Hale, and we know..." Bree yells "As much as it sickens me to say, Angelica the devil herself is actually innocent and provided evidence and has accepted to take the stand." Paul asks "And Ava?" Bree quips "Likely already at the Courthouse." In Jamie's cell, the jailer arrives, as he tells Jamie "You have a visitor." Jamie rolls her eyes, as she sighs with disgust "I don't want to see anyone." The jailer opens the cell, and boldly tells her "It's your Brother." Jamie walks into the visitation room, as Frank sits on the other side, as Jamie goes "I'm so thankful you survived that heart transplant and still here for.." Frank tells his Sister "Wait just a damn minute Jamie before you start this ass kissing session. I'm here to tell you that I will help Bree however I can to make sure you stay in jail. Jamie gasps "Frank! I tried to save your life. I did everything you.." Frank yells angrily at his Sister "And Cale filled me in once I recovered and Beth also added her two cents. You wanted me to die too? The only one in this damn family that had your back? You aren't who I thought you were. I defended you so many damn times. I should have stepped in and helped you and Junior go to Prison after what y'all did to Ava.." Jamie yells "Tell me, has that bitch ever helped you? Does she even give a shit about you Frank? Ava is a crazy demented drunk!" Frank snaps "You helped her get there a long time ago and now Jamie, you've lost me too and I will be taking that stand. I also finally read those excerpts from that trashy book and yeah Jamie, screw you. See you in court!" Frank walks out, as Jamie yells for the jailer, as he tells her "Time to head to the Courthouse."

     At The Evans Home, Willie walks out of her bedroom, as Aretha asks her Mother "Looks like you're dressed for church!" Willie tells her Daughter "Ruth would be on the front row for this trial if she was here. She detested that little bitch so much. I'm going for her, and testifying." Aretha gets a text, as she sighs "Shit, that story has been seen by Xavier." Willie asks her Daughter "You didn't? I hope you didn't?" Aretha tells her Mother "Brock came by my office with Leigh and he told his story and I paid him for it since he was hurting for money.." Willie shakes her head, as she goes "Aretha that boy is pushing his buttons and played you." Aretha tells her Mother "Let's go to the Courthouse now, and we'll deal with Xavier when we get there. He's going to be there today." Willie warns her Daughter "Don't forget about that time you wrote about his Daughter Millie and his threats. You wrote about family Aretha for ratings. And that's going to bite you if you don't tell the truth to Xavier." Aretha asks her Mother "Have you heard anything from Ciarra?" Willie sighs with sadness "She's really down right now over Jamie's trial. I've wanted to check in with her, and she keeps blowing me off." Aretha hugs her Mother, and goes "If she ain't at the Courthouse, we'll just drop in when we leave." Willie warns "Best hope Beth ain't there. She may read you the riot act over this!" Aretha answers "I've spoke to her too and she is more angry at Brock and Leigh." Willie sighs "I feel another war brewing." Aretha opens the door, as she agrees with her Mother.

      Meanwhile at Lord Incorporated, Roger sits inside his office, as he reads the morning news, with a smile on his face as he laughs "What happens when you cross me." The door opens, as Carver walks inside, and asks Roger "So still holding a grudge? Roger laughs "Well once Aretha saw that you weren't faithful that just ended things for the two of you. That was gratifying to watch." Carver takes a deep breath, and tells Roger "That was low for you. But what you are doing is lower." Roger asks Carver in a calm, yet distant tone "You mean playing the field? I'm currently playing around with Rachel Lane. That girl is great in bed. And if you want to keep a job, then best not get any ideas." Carver tells Roger "Don't worry about me sleeping with Rachel, but if I were you I'd get a STD test done. That girl's been around." Roger smiles "Which makes her such a freak in the bedroom. Now Carver I'm expecting a mutual friend and I request privacy." Carver walks out, as he tells Roger "If it's who I think, then I still have a woman." Roger laughs "Her sex toy. Only Angelica's sex toy." Carver walks out, rolling his eyes, as Roger sits in his office, and makes a phone call to Rachel, but to no response.

     At Beth and Ciarra's Penthouse, Beth walks inside with Precious, as she sighs "Cold weather and this spoiled dog doesn't mix." Ciarra is distant, as Beth asks her Aunt "Why aren't you dressed for the trial?" Ciarra goes "I'm not going Beth. I want to forget it. I just want to forget Jamie Lord lives and breathes. If only abortions had of been ok in those days. I'd had one. Worst mistake of my life, and the last words Tennessee told me before she passed away. I regret ever saying anything." Beth asks her Aunt "You did gain a Granddaughter in Bree, and she needs you down there." Ciarra tells Beth "I'm not Ruth, and I can't comfort her like she could. I just lucked out when it came to children. I wish Jamie was dead." Beth tells her Aunt "Well Aunt Ciarra, maybe go down there and say a few things and it might happen. That judge would love to hear your side." Ciarra tells her Niece "Just go and give Bree a hug from me and tell her I'm here if she needs me." Beth hugs her Aunt, with sadness, as she heads to the Courthouse.

     Meanwhile back at Hell Hill, Monica sits inside the living room, as Leigh keeps a tab on a radio, as Monica asks "Why are you listening to security?" Leigh answers "In case Brock shows up I can let him in. Xavier's banned him from Hell Hill, Jackson Inc. And I'm the bad person for supporting my Son. I'm tired of it Monica. Damn tired of it!" Monica pulls out her briefcase, as she pulls out some files, and Leigh begins to look over them, and Monica asks Leigh "From all I've learned in this town over the years, are you sure about this?" Leigh tells Monica "I'm tired of watching my Husband turn into his Father. He plays favorites, and never given Brock a chance." Monica asks Leigh "Do you still love Xavier?" Leigh nods, but tells her "I think he needs a reality check. I want to give him a dose of his own medicine." Monica points to another file, and asks "And what about this?" Leigh puts the file in her purse, and goes "This is leverage. I'm doing to him, what Ruth would do to B.R. when he acted out of line." Monica heads to the door, as she warns Leigh "I'm only helping halfway, if you want to do the rest Leigh, then I'm praying for you." Monica leaves, as Leigh reads the files, and says to herself "If I am going to turn into the bitch, so be it. Brock won't be treated like Frank was treated by B.R.! I'll finish what Ruth threatened on him on Xavier! He won't like it, but karma's a bitch!"

      At The Adam's Landing Courthouse, Ava sits inside the courtroom, as she takes a drink from her flask, as Cale and Allison arrive and sits next to her, as she asks "Where's Frank?" Cale tells his Aunt "He went to have a discussion with Jamie this morning. I think he's letting her know where she now stands." Ava quips "About damn time!" Beth arrives, as she hugs everyone, and goes "Terrance won't be making it today, and when Aretha arrives, we're going outside." Ava asks "What for Beth? That tone makes me think she must of pissed you off." Beth asks Ava "Did you read her tabloid headline?" Beth pulls out her phone, as Ava gasps, and Cale looks at his Wife, as they roll their eyes. Meanwhile Bobby walks inside and greets everyone, as Beth asks him "So are you ready for some privacy again since Paul and the boys are with you?" Bobby laughs "I sorta am Boss." Beth smiles, and tells Bobby "Thank you for looking out for Bree." Bobby humbly goes "I've always been the family lawyer, and being mayor won't stop me from looking out for the Jackson family." Ava meanwhile asks Beth "Where's Ciarra?" Beth answers "She's not coming down here. She's really having some difficulty with this. Two children, both turned out to be conniving whores." Ava sighs with sadness "Poor lady. She's always been one of the kindest people I've known, and she never deserved this." Beth agrees, as Frank arrives, and hugs his family and warns them "Bree is having a hard time." Cale tells his Father "We're all here, and she'll be ok." Frank hugs his Son and Daughter In Law, and tells them "Welcome home. I've missed y'all."  In the elevator, Bree steps on, as Angelica stands in the corner, and asks Bree "So ready to go send your Mother to the chair?" Bree is silent, as Angelica warns Bree "Don't fail." Bree warns Angelica "Don't make threats to me you evil bitch! If you dare hurt one of Summer's Sons if my Mom does go free I will kill you myself." Angelica smiles, and snarls "I will take them from Paul, and your presence, and raise them myself. True Hales! The elevator door opens, as they head towards the courtroom, as Angelica stands at the door, and sends a text.

      At The Sunset Club, in a private area, Xavier sits, as Country walks inside, and tells Xavier "Here's my info on Leigh. I'm surprised. But I tell ya that boy does need to be brought down some notches. Trying to grow up too fast and rebellious as hell." Xavier asks Country "So how is he adjusting to the dump over The Inn?" Country tells him "Leigh came over yesterday and told him to go with her.." Xavier is silent, and goes "That's why I seen a suite booked at The Holiday Hotel in my account. And I'll give you a pass due to finally doing something to truly gain back my respect." Country looks at Xavier, with tears, telling his once best friend "If I'd known she'd ever do this X I'd gutted her. I've felt like shit for letting her live, but she's Bree's Mother. And she's the one really having a hard time." Xavier tells Country "You're forgiven Brother. Now thank you for helping me learn this valuable information on my Wife, and now let's support Bree." Xavier and Country gets up as they head to the Courthouse. Meanwhile at the bar, Rachel sits, as she sends a text, that goes "Tell the editor that I've received gossip that.." Wade arrives, and asks "And what might that be?" Rachel looks at Wade and asks "And why aren't you at work getting me some scoop for my dream job, running a tabloid to go against Aretha thanks to Roger Lord." Wade tells Rachel "Jared's at the office and I felt like drinking." Rachel sighs "Is it Bridget?" Wade nods, and goes "She hates it here Rachel and Grandmother's acting strange." Rachel rolls her eyes, and laughs "Sounds like she's thirsty." Wade tells his longtime friend "Well our Son is growing up in Sugar Creek, and it's hard." Rachel tells him "My Son's up there and Eve Mathis kindly let me know to never come back after River and I split up." Rachel orders a drink, as Wade and Rachel look at each other passionately in silence, as he touches her hand.
 
    At Jackson Inc, Sully sits inside her office, as she reads her Father's sales reports for Jim's, as she gets a message, and texts back "Send her in." Leigh walks inside, as she asks her Daughter "So when did you decide to have the closed door policy at the office? I see it's that way these days here." Sully asks her Mother, opening her purse, "Mom. I want you to be honest with me when you see this and tell me you didn't just drop to Jamie Lord's level." Sully shows her Mother the cover of The Exposer, as Leigh is silent, and slowly, and sternly reminds her Daughter "Sully, he's my Son, and your Brother. Family sticks together whether you like them or not. Not because X hasn't gotten over his mistakes doesn't mean Brock is deserving what.." Sully yells "Yes it does Mom! He's spoiled and you allowed it to happen! Daddy has accepted his part and is trying to change it. Time for you to do the same!" Leigh slaps her Daughter, as she goes And X spoiled you and bought you Class." Sully snaps "He and Grandma were hard on me but I knew he loved me and was Mom too. So if this will be all, I have to go back to work and I'll talk to you at dinner tonight." Leigh starts to open her purse, as Sully looks up, and glares, as Leigh laughs "Looking for my keys." Leigh leaves, as Sully rolls her eyes. At the Adam's Landing Courthouse, Beth and Aretha are in the hallway, as Ava, Frank, Willie, Cale, Allison, and Angelica has arrived. Aretha tells Beth "I really didn't want to get in the middle of this and I thought we'd discussed this." Beth warns Aretha "Leigh will not put my family in the headlines so Brock can make money. And next time she tries to call you, call me immediately to fix the bitch myself." Xavier and Country arrives, as Beth hugs her Son, and tells him "Everyone's inside and I think it's about to start." In the Courtroom, Ava sits next to her Brother, as Frank sits next to Cale and Allison, as Angelica sits to herself silently. Beth, Aretha, and Xavier walk inside and take their seats, as Willie tells Aretha "I wanted to sit near the devil. Something's off about this." Aretha whispers "It's usually a dark cloud about to drop a tornado since it's Angelica Hale we're discussing Mama." In the hallway behind the courtroom, in front of the Judge's chambers, Bobby, and Country stands next to Bree, as Country hugs his Daughter, as Bree tells him "I can't do it Dad. I can't." Country tells her "Yes you can because you are the smartest person I know and I'm proud to know you're my Daughter." The Judge walks out of the chambers, as Bobby follows the judge, as the Judge asks "And you didn't mention the one sending Jamie Lord to the beautiful Midwest is her own Daughter. Now isn't that uh, unorthodox of proceedings." Bobby answers "And remember that check you now have." The Judge smiles "Ah yes, this is my retirement trial. Afterwards I intend to stay home and enjoy my days outside this courthouse." Bree and Country walks inside, as Bree takes her place, and Country joins Xavier and Beth. Jamie's lawyer arrives, as the jailer walks inside with Jamie, as Ava gets up and walks towards her Sister, and tells her "I hope they give you a firing squad execution. I'll promise to make it happen." Jamie keeps walking, as she stops where her Daughter sits, and tells her coldly "Bree, I hate you. I disown you and remember who brought you in the world can take you out." Bree asks "Threats?" Jamie is taken to her side, as Bree sits at her table, and gets emotional, as Bobby sits next to her, and hugs her, as the bailiff yells "All rise for Judge Jo Chase." The Judge walks inside and takes her seat, as Jamie's trial begins.