Daylight And Darkness: The Next Chapter, Episode 10. The Unexpected

     As evening has arrived, at Jackson Inc, Xavier returns to his office, as he sees an evenlope addressed to him sitting on his desk. Xavier's attention is turned, as Bobby walks inside, and quips "And did we win our bet?" Xavier nods, and asks "Wonder who left this for me while I was at the Courthouse?" Bobby tells him "Likely the secretary brought it in here since you like to stay on top of everything, and it looks legit." Xavier opens it, as Bobby stands by his side, and Xavier pulls out a large, detailed statement and Bobby tells him "Hand those to me." Xavier takes a deep breath, as he tries to retain his calm, and Bobby asks Xavier "Are you ok?" Xavier is silent, as he leaves in a fury, and Jack walks inside, as he asks Bobby "What just happened? I heard Jamie's trial starts in a few days." Bobby looks at Jack, and tells him, as he grabs his jacket "That's not pertaining to Jamie. This could be damning all around. He needs to inform you when it's time." Bobby leaves, as Jack follows as the sky has darkened outside. At the elevator, both are silent, as Bobby gets a text from Jo, telling him "Got her back for sleeping with Chase! Felt good. This will be a home run for all of us except her." Bobby smiles, as Jack heads to Whispering Hills, and Bobby returns to his office.

   At The Sunset Club, Ava, Bree, and Aretha sits at a table as Ava orders drinks, and yells "It's on me. A toast to the best D.A. in Adam's Landing!" Bree tells her Aunt "I'm not feeling very celebratory right now." Aretha asks Ava "Where's Beth?" Ava tells her "She went back to update Ciarra. And now let's just enjoy that for once justice is gonna get served to someone that really deserves the harshest punishment imaginable. I suggest a stake..." Bree throws up her hands, and smiles at her Aunt, and goes "The state only does injections Aunt Ava, and let's just have dinner and I can go home to rest up for this." Rachel walks over, as Ava warns Rachel "You must have a death wish. Why are you bothering us with your presence?" Rachel looks at Aretha, and asks her in a cocky tone "Are you getting close to the D.A. for the big story? I want a turn." Ava gets up, and tells Rachel in a bold tone "We won't tell you a damn thing! I'm sure Jamie's done informed you all you need to know and will know as far as I am concerned." Rachel tells Ava "We both want Jamie gone. She owes me too. And I played her at her own game too and now sleep with her Husband and run The Gossiper. We're on the same side for once and no worries about me trying to sleep with your Son." Ava looks down, and goes "Well excuse us for now, and please if you are sincere, don't write anything about anyone in my family or I'll destroy you for good." Rachel leaves, as the waiter arrives with dinner and drinks, as Ava, Bree, and Aretha has dinner, while Rachel stands outside, as she calls Roger and tells him "I'm on my way home baby. Got some good news for you." Roger, sitting in the den at The Lord Estate, answers "Overjoyed. See you soon." Roger hangs up, as he reads his tablet, and says to himself "I always wanted a Son. Hmm.."

    At Beth and Ciarra's Penthouse, Beth walks inside, as Ciarra asks her Niece "It's been awhile since you called." Beth tells her Aunt "I went over to The Farm and spent some time with Frank, Cale, and Allison for a little while. And I see you are dressed." Ciarra warns Beth "Precious isn't to have anymore deli fried chicken from Jim's. Too many walks!" Beth sighs "Well hate to tell that to him." The doorbell rings, as Ciarra tells Beth "If it's Leigh, may not want to answer it." Beth rolls her eyes, as she opens to find Sully, as Beth asks her Granddaughter "You seem pissed? What's going on?" Sully sits down, as Beth and Ciarra sits next to her, as Sully goes "Someone's in town I didn't want to see." Beth asks "Well sweetie, who's in town?" Sully tells her Grandmother and Great-Aunt "Randi Camden. Henry's Mother. Walked in to see she was there, and I imagine staying. Henry would be insulted for her to stay in a motel. Although I'd feel better. She's a bitch." Beth takes a deep breath, and sighs "That name sounds familiar to me. Just keep me informed in case I need to explain things to her gently, as always." Ciarra and Sully both laugh, along with Beth, as she tells them something, as Sully goes "She seems shady as hell." At Sully's Mansion, in the living room, Henry sits in the living room as Miranda "Randi" Camden, Henry's Mother, walks out of kitchen, and brings her Son another glass of liquor, as she cries "After your Dad and I got together, your siblings disowned me. I felt it was best to just move here and make up for the years lost." Henry tells his Mother "I love you Mama. Go pick a room and make yourself comfortable."

    Meanwhile at Wade and Bridget's Mansion, Bridget walks downstairs, as she tells her Husband "I've got to go check on some things tomorrow in the Unity location of Class." Wade blows his Wife a kiss, as she walks out, and once outside sends a text to Jared, who sits in the living room to his loft in Downtown. Back inside Wade and Bridget's Mansion, Angelica walks into the living room, as she asks her Grandson "The whore's off with another man I take it." Wade answers "Likely. But she said it pertained to work." Angelica is silent, as she asks Wade "So I was told Xavier Jackson Jr was at HaleCorp today." Wade nods, and proudly exclaims "He's in our intern program.." Angelica goes "Hold on a moment Grandson. I do not want to wage battle against Xavier or his family. His Son is trouble if his own Father's cut him off. Think about this Wade." Wade tells his Grandmother "I have always wanted to get revenge on Xavier for those visits to The Storm Shelter, and the pain he's put me and Rachel through." Angelica tells Wade "I seen Rachel today at the Courthouse. I think she's just using Roger to get ownership of The Gossiper." Wade quips "That's the Rachel I know and love. She is happy and seems to have found peace." Angelica tells her Grandson, giving him a kiss "And you should find peace and divorce Bridget. You are miserable my poor little Wade." Wade takes a deep breath, as Angelica heads upstairs to call it a night, as he makes a phone call to Rachel, which goes to voicemail. He then calls Bridget, as she answers as she drives to Jared's Loft and snaps "Wade I am not cheating on you! I'm just going on a business trip in a dumpy town below another dump we call home currently." Wade tells his Wife "I don't really give a shit anymore Bridget. You want to act like this, then two can play that game. And stop giving Grandmother a hard time! That's an order you best follow at my command when you return!" Wade hangs up, as he leaves, and heads to The Holiday Hotel.

     At Hell Hill, Leigh walks downstairs, as she carries a suitcase, as there's a knock at the door, and Leigh answers to find Ruthie on the other end, as Leigh asks her Granddaughter "It's getting late, and Sully will be worried." Ruthie asks her Grandmother "Can I stay here?" Leigh asks "Are you sure you'd want to? X and I aren't getting along well. Is it because of the trash Sully's seeing?" Ruthie nods, and sighs "I just don't like him Grandma. Papaw seems to think he's a great person. Leigh snarks "Anyone willing to put a bullet in someone is good in your Papaw's book. He's really turned into a real cold bastard." Ruthie goes "He's nice to me and Cain. He's also treats Mom like royalty and Aunt Gracie." Leigh tells her Granddaughter "Go tough it out tonight at home and call me if Henry causes any problems. I just don't think it's wise you are here tonight." Ruthie gets emotional, and tells her Grandmother "Papaw said I can always stay here." Leigh hugs Ruthie, and tells her with sadness "You don't want to be here tonight. Maybe next time." Ruthie leaves, as she looks towards the door, as she starts to cry. Inside, Leigh pours a drink, as she says to herself "Any minute now before that door swings open and hell breaks loose. But you did it to yourself Xavier."

    Meanwhile, Bree returns to her Mansion, as Paul sits inside, and Bree asks Paul "So used the other key to await my arrival?" Paul tells Bree "Dad told me to come by and check in and you weren't here." Bree sits down, as she looks at Paul, with sadness, as she tells him with tears "I'm about to send my Mom to jail to die for killing my Sister, well making it happen!" Paul reminds Bree "Dad would be glad to put someone in your place if you don't want to since it is a conflict of interest." Bree yells angrily "No Paul! This is my job to do. Not Xavier's way. Not Aunt Ava's way. I plan to give my family the peace they've longed for, especially Aunt Ava. Paul quips "Locking your Mom in a cell and setting it on fire and inviting Ava to watch?" Bree rolls her eyes, as Paul tells Bree "I'm joking. Look, I know this is tearing you apart. Since the boys are back in School.." Bree looks at Paul, and cries "Those boys are the last pieces of my Sister I've got left. You've done a great job with them. Paul tells her "We know Jared's raising Russ, but at least he's working with me. I'm keeping her family together!" Bree starts to cry, as she cries "Summer wasn't perfect. Grandma never let her forget her birth destroyed the family literally. It's been so much and she loved Mom. And once Mom got with Angelica, wrote those damn books.. And then married Roger Lord and turned into a monster. Money turned her into someone I hate." Paul asks Bree "Do you think Jamie killed Summer because she was a threat?" Bree heads to the stairway, as she prepares to call it a night, and asks Paul "Going back to Bobby's?" Paul answers "I guess so." Bree asks Paul "Will you stay with me? I need a friend." Paul hugs Bree, as they look into each other's eyes intently fighting their attraction.

    At Jack and Samantha's Home at Whispering Hills, Samantha walks into the living room, as Jack walks in and gives his Wife a kiss and tells his Wife "It's quiet around here." Samantha asks her Husband "Did you go with Ava to court today?" Jack tells his Wife "I let her have her space. Aunt Aretha was there as was the family." Samantha sighs "More enablers for her to booze it up. And likely Beth took her back to her old office at City Hospital and lit up." Jack gets frustrated, and asks Samantha "Why are you pushing your buttons with Mom? Jamie's on trial and it's really bothering her. She has to re-live a time of her life she hates." Samantha snaps "Grandpa died, she kicked up her smoking and drinking. Our Son finding Casey Ryan tied up in her basement.." Jack goes "Baby, I'm tired of this same old argument each and every day. Let's call it a night, and break in the new year for us, the right way instead." Samantha wraps her arms around Jack and asks "Roleplay or just backseat?" Jack grins, as they head to their bedroom, as they undress each other, and make love.
 
    Back at Sully's Mansion, Sully walks inside, as Henry is passed out, and Randi walks downstairs, and smiles and slurs "Ahh Sully. The bitch that tried to hurt my Daughter when you lived on the lake." Sully snarks back "Randi Camden. Nothing but an old racist bitch that's likely here because she was shunned by her kids for being a selfish whore." Randi walks up to Sully, and snaps "Henry's Father died and I came to tell him and I'm living here as well. I'm staying in the room to the end upstairs. Henry said to pick a room." Sully answers "And as owner of this home you can sleep on the floor like any other bitch I don't want under my roof. That's my Daughter's room." Randi walks upstairs, as Sully walks over to Henry, and slaps him slightly on the face, as he wakes and smiles "See who came to stay?" Sully tells Henry "Go to bed so your Mom has a place to sleep tonight. Tomorrow I'll personally buy her a suite." Henry warns Sully "Now that's my Mother and you can't throw her out unless I agree." Sully tells her Fiancé sternly "I own this house, and my name's on it. Therefore Henry, whatever I say, goes. And there's many places Randi Camden can go, but she won't be under my roof." Henry gets up and walks upstairs, as the door opens, and Ruthie walks inside, and Sully asks her Daughter "And where were you this late?" Ruthie tells her Mother "I asked Grandma if I could stay with her and Papaw. She said no." Ruthie asks her Mother "What do you see in that scumbag?" Sully sits her Daughter down, and holds her hand, and gently tells her "He's simple. And very flawed. But always know you and Cain have my heart and when Mommy says enough, you'll be the first to know." Ruthie asks "Are you dropping a clue Mom?" Randi comes downstairs, as she laughs "Almost tripped." Ruthie turns to her Mother with distain, as Sully also rolls her eyes, as she tells Randi "Linens are in the closet." Sully and Ruthie walks upstairs, as Ruthie asks her Mother "Randi Camden's staying here? Did you approve this?" Sully hugs her Daughter, and answers "The bitch better be gone tomorrow. Love you sweet girl." Ruthie heads to her bedroom, as Sully walks into her bedroom, as Henry lays on the bed, and Sully boldly warns Henry "I want you to know this isn't Loma Vista, and I call the shots in this house! So take a pill and make sure you're awake before me in the morning and do it for Mom, or I'll give her a nice wake up call." Henry passes back out, as Sully sighs "Well, looks like I'll have the honors."

     As night has fallen upon Adam's Landing, Wade sits at the bar inside The Holiday Hotel, as a young woman sits next to him, as they talk to each other. Wade asks her "So why come to a town as warped as this one?" The woman answers "I ask myself the same question, why?" Wade orders a round of drinks, as the woman tells Wade "I've enjoyed talking to you tonight. And thanks for the drinks. I have my preferences though." Wade asks the woman, as he's drunk "Ever looked at someone, and know that was the one? I really find you attractive. Let me walk you to your room." The woman accepts, as she and Wade heads to her room. At Bree's Mansion, Bree lays in bed, as she has a flashback, and opens her laptop, as Paul rolls over, and tells Bree "Put that laptop down and get some sleep." Bree tells Paul "We shouldn't be doing this. Maybe you should.." Paul kisses Bree, as she is taken back, and gives in as they begin to make love. Meanwhile at Beth and Ciarra's Penthouse, Beth smokes a joint, as Ciarra's went to bed for the evening, and a quiet knock's heard. Beth answers, as a young girl stands outside, and asks Beth "Sorry it's late. I live across from you and Ms. Sullivan and read in the lobby something about a dog sitter?" Beth answers "Come back tomorrow and discuss that with Ms. Sullivan. Now go to bed. Aren't you and your roomie in college." The girl nods, as Beth smiles "I was once in college and know the struggle. You're hired. Now go rest up for your exams and we'll talk more." The girl smiles and asks "Do I smell..." Beth grins, and goes "Just for me. Now rest. And goodnight." The girl heads across the hall, as she and her roommate lives in Sully and Jared's former penthouse, renting it from Sully. At Hell Hill, Leigh sits on the couch, as she looks at the door, as she sends a text to her Son, and tells Brock "Your Father's not home yet. See you tomorrow." The door swings open suddenly, as Xavier looks at his Wife, as he tells her with a tone of disgust, and calm "Seems I received some papers at the office Leigh. Bobby was there and we read them together. I merely hope this is just a scare, otherwise you've just made the worst mistake of your life." Leigh yells at her Husband "You did this to yourself X! Time to make peace with our Son! If you love me, you will! Otherwise this is the deal and unlike in your normal world, you won't win this battle if he isn't back home tomorrow in this house!" Leigh points to a suitcase, and tells her "I'm serious Xavier Jackson." Xavier walks over to the suitcase, and tells his Wife, as he picks up the suitcase "I'll go talk to him tomorrow. For you." Leigh yells "Do it for yourself!" As Xavier heads upstairs, with the envelope in his pocket, and suitcase in hand, he looks down, and warns Leigh "I didn't raise a thief and a piece of shit. And also so you know, if this fails, you'll be the one moving out of here!" Xavier calls it a night, as Leigh looks up, and heads to the kitchen, and opens a bottle.