JT is tied to a chair and a man in a suit walks in and takes the gag off his mouth. This wakes JT who tries to look up at the man, but he is already walking out of the way, behind a plastic curtain. JT can't see him but calls out to him, asking what it is that the man wants from him. The man says nothing and then turns walking out of there. JT kicks and shouts for answers but none are given to him. The man returns asking JT questions while standing behind the plastic almost-see-through curtain. JT will not answer questions like this. Colleen refuses to return home after showing up at JT's room. Paul uses her then to help sort papers from the case to figure out what happened to JT. Sharon tells Brad that she meant what she said before. She would follow him to the ends of the earth if he asked her. Victoria enters, asking Brad to leave her with Sharon. Victoria tells Sharon that she isn't to go near Brad for anything, ever. Victoria knows Sharon screwed up her marriage with her high and mighty attitude and doesn't want her doing it to others. She fires Sharon. Sharon is only to be at Newman for NVP business. "Now get out!" Sharon goes to Jack and tells that she has been overwhelmed and will be only working for NVP. The man in the suit asks JT who the young brunette is who showed up at his room just now. JT isn't talking unless he gets water. Sharon goes to Drucilla and the girls talk. Drucilla is stunned to hear the news on Phyllis. She goes to Neil in the lunchroom ranting about Phyllis and what kind of person she is. Neil turns to her in disbelief. "YOU find it scandalous that a woman had a child with a man that she isn't married to?" Sharon comes to Brad again. Brad tells that things are complicated for him. He admits that he is in a bit of trouble due to his past. She understands and asks no more questions. He knows that he can trust her. Colleen is alone in JT's room. She gets a call. The man in the suit holds the phone to JT's face. He doesn't care until he hears Colleen's voice. He grunts in spite of the gag Tears fall down her face.
Victoria: I'm just grabbing a quick breakfast with Turner and his associates, and then I'll probably go on to meet with the Chamber of Commerce people. Brad: I've got a conference call with Lisbon, Madrid and Marseilles. Victoria: Exotic. You know, you're looking awfully handsome today. I think I must be married to the hottest guy at Newman. Brad: Well... you're biased. And you're not so bad yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: So is Lily coming over? Dru: Yeah, she really wants to see you. And you can start. Obviously, you already have, if you want to. Neil: I wish I could, but I can't. I've gotta get to the office myself. Dru: You're not staying? Baby, I'm making the omelets! You know, like your favorites with the spinach and the mushrooms and the cheddar. I can do it with Brie or Montrachet -- anything. Neil: Ooh, that sounds great, but I really can't. I know that you and Lily need some private time together. Dru: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Neil: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what, Dru? Dru: You're going to work like that? Neil: Yeah. Dru: Well, I mean, nothing. It's just--nothing. Neil: Good. I'll see you at the office. Dru: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I just saw Victoria get into the elevator. Brad: She's got a breakfast meeting outside the office. Sharon: Well, she seemed a little uneasy. Is everything okay? Brad: Surprisingly. Sharon: I don't understand. Brad: Sharon, I knew Nick was going to tell Victoria about seeing us in your car. So I told her before he had the chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I gotta take this. Hello. Yeah. Yeah, I know. We gotta take care of that. But, uh, I can't really just snap my fingers and make it happen, can I, okay? So I'll talk to you later. Lily: Who was that? Daniel: It was a work thing. Lily: That's all? Daniel: Yeah. Hey, I thought you said that, uh, Colleen went to work early this morning. Lily: She did. I mean, anyway she left early. Daniel: Yeah, to go to the airport. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So you don't remember anyone coming in or out that doesn't belong here? Woman: No. And none of the other housekeepers said they saw anything, either. We all talk. Someone would've said something. Paul: All right, do me a favor and give it a little more thought. The simplest detail can help me figure out who trashed this room or where my partner might be. Excuse me just a minute. Colleen, its Paul. Listen, did you get all the material I asked you to pull from my safe? Great, okay, write down this number. 216-555-0108. All right, that's the copy place. I want you to fax that stuff over right now. I'll be standing next to the machine. All right, fine, hustle. Woman: I'm sorry. I can't think of anything more. Paul: Okay, I appreciate it. And, listen, if you do, you know where to find me. Colleen: I hope this is fast enough for you. [SCENE_BREAK] [J.T. was kidnapped and sees a figure behind a plastic wall] JT: What do you want? Tell me! Tell me! What do you want?! Come on! What do you want?! [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I can't believe that Victoria wasn't more upset. Brad: Neither can I. Apparently, her little fling with JT altered her perspective. She realizes things that shouldn't happen, can happen. Sharon: Well, you two weren't even together then. Brad: I know. I think she understands that no one was trying to hurt her. Sharon: Well, still, I assume that... you didn't tell her that we slept together in New York, did you? Brad: No, no. I don't think Victoria's quite that understanding. There are some things that are better left unknown. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: What happened? Paul: You never should've come to Cleveland. Colleen: I brought you everything you asked for, didn't I? Paul: I didn't ask you to bring it. Colleen: It was a lot to feed through a fax machine, Paul. Paul: Colleen, I don't need-- we don't need you here. Colleen: Let me ask you a question. Have you heard from JT? Paul: No. But that's beside the point. Colleen: And you don't even know where he is?! Paul: Not at the moment. I'm sure he's fine. Colleen: I am not going home. Not until JT is sitting next to me on that plane. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmen: Good morning. Neil: Hi, good morning, Carmen. Carmen: How are you? Neil: I'm doing good. Carmen: Good. Neil: You look very nice today. Carmen: Thank you. Neil: Yeah. Gina: Carmen, hi, it's nice to see you. Carmen: Hi, Gina, you, too. Gina: Looking for a table? Carmen: Yes, thank you. Neil: Oh, come on, that makes no sense. Why don't you sit down, turn over a cup? Join me. Carmen: Oh, what a gentleman. I guess I've been invited. Gina: I guess you have. Sit down. Here, let me pour you a cup of coffee-- nice and strong. Carmen: All right. Gina: And let me know when you're ready to order, okay? Carmen: Thank you. Neil: Appreciate that, Gina. Well, I guess this work is gonna have to wait. Carmen: Oh, don't let me stop you. Neil: Are you kidding me? Any excuse. Let's talk about anything but work. Carmen: How's Dru? I'm sure it feels great having your family back together again. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Dad still home? Dru: No. Lily: No? Dru: He went to work. Lily: Really? Dru: Yeah. You seem surprised. Lily: Yeah, I mean, Dad hasn't been rushing off to work early like usual. Dru: Oh. Well, let me make you some breakfast, Pumpkin. Lily: Okay. Dru: All right, I'm gonna make you a spinach and mushroom and cheese omelet. Have some juice while you're waiting. Lily: Mmm, I miss that. Dru: Have some croissants. Lily: Mom, if I eat all this, you're gonna have me stuffed. Dru: Yeah, well, guess what? Lily: Hmm? Dru: That's alright. Lily: Yeah. Dru: So... how's everything going? Lily: Oh, Mom, my job is really good. I'm making more on commissions every week. Dru: Uh-huh. Well, that's all right, Pumpkin. Um, how's your husband? You know, is he behaving himself? Lily: Yes, he's behaving himself. He's wonderful. That job at Newman Enterprises is really, really, really doing wonders for him, mom. He's gonna be outta that mail room before you know it. We're really happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Yep, this is just the package I was waiting for. Thank you, Daniel. I take it things are still in crisis mode? Daniel: I don't know, Jack. You know, I got a call from Alex this morning right in front of Lily. I just feel like all this is getting a little out of control. Jack: If you don't do something to take control, things are only gonna get worse. I know it's difficult, but you have to tell Lily the truth. Daniel: I don't know, Jack. If I lose her, I can't let that happen. Jack: You think all you have to do is keep what you did a secret from her and things will be fine? Daniel: Yeah, I have to. Jack: It's not a bad idea... if you could do it. Daniel: I could do it, if it wasn't for Alex. Jack: You know what? There's always gonna be an Alex or something like him. Believe me, I know this first hand-- secrets don't always stay that way. They're a force of nature. Eventually, they get out. Daniel, Lily loves you. Have faith in your marriage. She may surprise you. Daniel: I can't lose her, Jack. Jack: You can't keep her by keeping secrets. Talk to her. You'll be glad you did. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Did you go to Les Due Maggots? Dru: Did I go to Café Maggots? Of course, I did. And they were asking for you. Lily: They remember me? Dru: Yes! Lily: What about Saint-Germain-Des-Près at the River Notre Dame? Dru: Oh, yes, it's all still there. And so is your French. You better get back there. How was your dad while I was gone? Lily: He was fine. Dru: That's it? Lily: I don't know, Mom. Um... he's been much more relaxed. And he even wears casual clothes to work now. Dru: Yeah, I, uh, I noticed that. Lily: I used to think Dad was born with a tie on. Now, lately, I guess he's just been much more chill. Devon says that he's cooking dinner every night. And they hang together. Dru: Right, I noticed al the leftovers. As a matter of fact, I had some the other night for dinner. Lily: Yeah. Dad's in a cool place. You know... especially when it comes to Daniel, Mom. I think he's really starting to accept Daniel as a part of the family. Dru: So Daddy seems a lot happier, huh? Lily: I guess. I guess it's about what happened to him at work, you know? Him not feeling appreciated. Now he's like, "fine, I'll do it, but I'm not gonna kill myself to get it done. Dru: Right, I know Daddy has felt unappreciated for some time now. But I'm wondering if this attitude change is coming from someplace else. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Dru just got home. I don't know how things are going with her, really. Carmen: She was gone a long time. Neil: A few weeks. Just long enough for me to get a little bit used to her not being around. Carmen: Oh, look at the time. I, uh, have a conference call in ten. Neil: I'll drive you. Carmen: That's okay. Aren't you gonna have breakfast? Neil: I'll get something at the office. I'll go sign for the coffee. I'll be right back. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: We've been talking about Victoria and me. But what about you and Nick? Sharon: Nick and I are getting a divorce. Brad: Oh, no... Sharon, I'm sorry. Sharon: You know, Brad... when I mentioned to you the other day that... I wish that we could just get in the car and take off... you know, what I meant to say is... I would follow you to the end of the earth. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Let me be part of this. Why don't you let me help you find JT? Paul: We don't even know that he's lost. Colleen: That's right. You know, he's just off chasing a lead without any way to communicate with you, Paul. Is that why you want the files? Because it's really obvious that you are concerned. I know that you wanna look at them so that you can find any missing clue that will tell you where JT is or what happened to him. Paul: Look, Colleen, don't jump to conclusions. I don't need the distraction. I have to dig and dig through all of this stuff, so I can find all the pieces that fit tog Colleen: Fine, then let me help you do the digging. I'm sorry, I am not going back. It is better to have two pen o Paul: All right, let's sort through this stuff. Colleen: Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Who hired you? What are you looking for? JT: Nothing. Man: Don't lie to me. Why are you asking around about George Kaplan? JT: Untie me. We'll go out for a beer and talk about it, if you want. But I'm not answering any questions-- not like this. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Yeah, it has. Will it ever work out? Brad: I don't know. Sharon: Well, we would both have to be willing to take a risk. Victoria: Brad, I'd like to speak to Sharon alone. Brad: Victoria... Victoria: We have some Newman Cosmetics business to discuss. And didn't you say you have a conference call? Brad: Yeah, in a few minutes. Victoria: I'll see you later, then. Sharon: Victoria, um... I'm really sorry about what happened. I really am. It was... it was totally inappropriate. Victoria: It was. Listen, Sharon... you've screwed up your own marriage. Sharon: What?! Me? What about Nicholas? He had something to do with that! Victoria: Yes, he did have something to do with that. And I've let him know how I feel. But you aren't innocent. Sharon: Oh, I see. And you're what, the judge? All right, I... I've apologized and I mean it. I'm sorry. Victoria: It's too late. Your attitude towards Nick-- the way you were so high and mighty-- as if you had never done a wrong thing. Maybe if you had acted differently... but never mind that. That's not my issue. My issue is that you'd better not come after Brad to satisfy your need for a man, or for anything else. Sharon: Well... you know, we do work together. Victoria: No, no, you don't. You're fired from Newman Cosmetics. And I wouldn't go to Nick to beg for your position back because I doubt he'd feel differently. Sharon: Well, you can't fire me from NVP. Victoria: No, no, I can't. But I don't wanna see you around here again. You and I are never working together--ever again. Sharon: Victoria... Victoria: Anywhere you go, anyone you talk to in this building, it better have something to do with NVP at that very moment. Sharon: You are overreacting. Victoria: Or I will have security throw you out. Really? Well, it seems like you wanted Phyllis thrown out for the same reason. Sharon: That was completely different. Victoria: No, it wasn't. And to most people I probably wouldn't have to say this, but because you show so little class in your personal affairs, let me make this clear, too. I don't want one word to get out about what you and Brad were up to in your car yesterday. I plan on taking it to the grave with me. And you and Brad had better do the same. Or I will be digging an early grave for the both of you. Now, get out of my sight. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Go on. I know it's a big step. Daniel: Yeah. Now I know what skydiving feels like. Jack: Think of the weight you're gonna have taken off your shoulders. Think of what Alex's face is gonna look like when he learns he has no leverage at all. Daniel: Well that does it. Lily: Hello. Daniel: Hey, it's me, where are you? Lily: I just got back to the loft. You should see the groceries my mom gave us. She practically emptied out her cupboards for us. Daniel: Yeah, well, um, listen, I've got some free time and I'd really like to see you. Lily: What, are we dating? Honey, we're married. You don't have to ask Daniel: Yeah, okay, I'll be right there. Jack: Hey... just talk to her. I think you'll be amazed how little you had to worry about in the first place. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: I think that's golden. I think that'll work perfectly. Carmen: Right, then it would be our job to go to every single one, right? Neil: You know, if we could just find something to tie in with a jazz festival. Carmen: Yeah that would be great. Neil: Yeah, it would. Dru: Hi. Neil: Hi. Uh, Dru, you remember Carmen Mesta, don't you? Dru: Well, Honey, I wasn't gone that long. Of course, I do. Hi, Carmen. Carmen: Hi. It's good to see you back. The press I've been getting over the wires has been terrific. Dru: Yeah, well, it was a good trip. But I was gone far too long. Carmen: Well, hopefully, we won't need you to be on the road again for some time. Um, anyway, I have a meeting. Thanks again, Dru. That kind of coverage makes my job a lot easier. And we'll talk about that tie-in. Neil: Okay, real good, good. Dru: Tie-in? Neil: Yeah, Dru, a tie-in. Something in the earliest stages of planning. Um, I will talk to you about it later. I've actually got a meeting to go to, all right? Dru: Oh-- Neil: I'll see you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Sharon! Hey, you got a second? Sharon: Oh, yeah, I guess. What's up? Jack: You're just the person I wanted to see. Carmen and I were doing a little brainstorming last night about some promotional ideas. And we wanted to talk to you first. Sharon: Uh, Jack, my schedule is-- Jack: We don't wanna overwhelm you. But we do want you for some more speaking engagements. I know your responsibilities at Newman outweigh your responsibilities at NVP and-- Sharon: Uh, well, Jack, wait, stop right there. I, uh... I don't work at Newman anymore, so my schedule is pretty much wide open for any speaking engagements... Jack: What happened? Sharon: I... I feel like I'm a little overwhelmed working at both companies. And, um... I talked to Victoria about it and we both agreed that I'm more needed at NVP than I am at Newman. Especially right now with the spas opening. Jack: Well, Newman's loss is definitely our gain. And you're right, you know, with all the spa openings in the next two years, we can keep you plenty busy. As a matter of fact, the more I think about it, this is good news. Sharon: Boy, am I glad you feel that way. Um, great, so we'll get a lot done. Um, one more tiny bit of news-- um, Nick and I are getting a divorce--mutual decision. Jack: Why's that? Sharon: Well, it's for the best. Jack: Is this perhaps one of the reasons you wanted to leave Newman? You know what? Touchy subject. Um... you think this means that Phyllis and Nick are gonna get together to raise this child? Sharon: I don't know. And I don't care. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Yeah, please do. You bet. I'll roll out the red carpet. Okay, thanks, bye. What's up, Jack? Jack: I have some materials for you related to the NVP/Newman tie-in-- some artists renderings and a cost analysis proposal. Brad: I'll take care of it. Jack: Thanks. So, uh, how's it going? Brad: What do you mean? Jack: Here at Newman. Brad: Why do you ask? Jack: I'm just curious. Brad: It must be tough for you and Victor, not having each other to compete with. Jack: Old habits do die hard. But, uh, I'll survive it somehow. Brad: I don't know. Hate's a pretty powerful motivator. Jack: Hate is also a very ugly and, uh, unpleasant emotion. So, changing the subject, I hear you guys are gonna be looking for a new spokesperson. Brad: Yeah. Jack: You did know Sharon is now working exclusively for NVP? Brad: Of course. Jack: Nice that Victoria could free her up. She'll be a great asset to NVP during this first expansion. Brad: You're lucky to have her. Victoria: Hello, Jack. I, um, meant to give this to you before, but I got distracted. Gotta run. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: I don't exactly know what I'm looking for. Paul: What you hope is you know it when you see it. Colleen: Hi, Lily. Lily: Hey, your note said you were going to Cleveland. What's up with that? Short story.. JT is missing. Lily: Missing? Colleen: I'm scared that something bad has happened because of this investigation. Lily: What does Paul think? Colleen: He's worried, too. Right now we're just going through everything that JT's uncovered, just looking for something. Lily: Okay, then I should let you go. Call me. And, Colleen, please, be careful. Colleen: I will. Bye. Colleen: Did you see this-- about the family that was killed? Paul: Yeah. Colleen: "Investigators revealed that three bodies discovered Friday morning were bludgeoned to death. Arthur Kaplan, 46, his wife Rebecca, 56, and their 15-year-old daughter, Stephanie were found by a neighbor who let herself in to the family's home with a spare key." This is horrible. But it happened so long ago. What could it have to do with my dad? Paul: Well, we looked into it. It turned out to be a dead end. Or at least it seemed like it. Colleen: What are you thinking? Paul: I did tell JT to look at everything one more time. Colleen: Well, maybe after looking into it for the second time, he found more out about the story. What are you looking for? Paul: The police report. Here it is. The Kaplan family was bludgeoned to death. Colleen: What's behind that? Let me see. These pictures are horrible. Paul: Apparently, the murder weapon was found next to the deceased male. Subsequently tested positive for blood and hair matches for all three victims. A baseball bat. Colleen: "The neighbor described the scene as being something out of a horror film. 17-year-old George Kaplan is being sought for questioning in connection to the murders of his parents and sister." [SCENE_BREAK] JT: I need some water. Man: Oh, you'll get some water-- after you've answered some questions. JT: I told you. I'm not talking when I'm tied up! Damn it! Man: Okay. How about this-- a friend of mine has been keeping an eye on the hotel room you were in. A young brunette showed up there this morning. Is she someone to you? She's very pretty. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: It is so good to see you, too, sweet! What's been going on? Sharon: Well, honestly, um... I've really been in need of a friend lately. Dru: Sharon, why didn't you call me? I have international service on the cell. Sharon: I know I should have. Dru: Yeah! Well, unload girlfriend. Let me hear. What? Sharon: You don't know what you're asking for. Dru: Give me the highlights. Come on. Sharon: More like the lowlights. Dru: Uh-huh. Sharon: Well... there's a whole new story about Phyllis. Dru: Why doesn't that surprise me? All right... what has she done now? Sharon: She's pregnant. Dru: I'm not surprised. I mean, but-- by who? Sharon: For a minute there, there was question as to whether it was Nick's or Jack's. Dru: Oh, no, no, no. Tell me it's Jack's. Sharon: No such luck. Dru: Oh, my God. Sharon: The baby's Nick's. Dru: Sharon, you thought it was all over. She's so scandalous. Sharon: You know, for a minute there, we were trying to work it out. Until... Dru: You can work it out. Sharon: No, Dru, no. Dru: Well, why not?! Don't you still love each other? Come on! Sharon: You know what? We don't. No, we don't. I think that Nick and I are in love with the idea of being in love or the memory of it. But it's over for us. And we're filing for divorce. Dru: No way! Tell me it ain't so! Sharon: Well, you know what? I look at this like it's-- it's an adventure for me. You know, it's a whole new chapter of my life. Dru: Okay, you're better than me. Sharon: Well, this is the only way I can look at it. It's the only healthy way. Dru: Okay, promise me you won't let that bitch make you bitter. You deserve better, Sharon. Sharon: I'm trying, Dru. You know, I keep telling myself, um, you know, things happen for a reason, right? Dru: Oh, come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey. Lily: Hey. Daniel: Hey, come here. Listen, I really need to talk to you. Lily: Okay. Daniel: Hey... Lily: What? Daniel: What's the matter? Lily: JT's missing. Daniel: Missing? Lily: In Cleveland. Daniel: Oh, that's why Colleen took off for the airport. Have you heard from her? Lily: Yeah, yeah, she's scared to death for JT Paul's there, too. Neither of them know where he is. Daniel: He's pretty good about keeping in contact? Lily: Always. You know that. This could just be bad. I'm afraid Colleen could get herself into some serious trouble. Maybe Brad's secret should've just stayed a secret. Daniel: Well, you know, you can't blame Colleen. I mean, look, when you thought your mom's secret needed to come out-- Lily: Yeah. I know. And sometimes I wonder about that, too. Daniel: Mmm. How'd it go seeing her today? Lily: It was great. I mean, it's great having her back. But I think I really screwed up. She asked about how my dad was doing and I told her... the truth. You know, he's good and calm... and better. In a better place, is what I said. And suddenly I realized, that's not what she wanted to hear. Daniel: Yeah, but like you said, it's the truth. Lily: Yeah, Daniel, but no one wants to hear that their husband is better when they're away. You know, it'll make her act all weird. And Dad'll keep getting tense. And things will just get worse. Daniel, I don't want them breaking up. Sometimes I think I shouldn't have told him that he wasn't my biological father. Maybe things would've been better that way. Daniel: Hang on. Hello. Neil: Thanks. Hey, uh, Daniel, yeah, it's me. Listen, I've got some stuff that needs to be messengered out as soon as possible. I, uh, I tried you in the mail room. Daniel: Yeah, I'm not there right now. Neil: Okay, uh, listen, Brother, how soon can you get on this? Daniel: Ten minutes? Neil: Ten minutes? Okay, perfect. I'll see you in my office. Daniel: Look, Baby, I gotta go. Lily: Now? I was hoping that, you know, we could--never mind. Go. Daniel: Okay, come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: What are you thinking? Paul: Nothing. Colleen: Paul, what are you thinking? Paul: Your dad was on a baseball team. And he would've been about the same age as George Kaplan at the time. Colleen: And the Kaplans... were killed by a baseball bat. Oh, my gosh! Do you think that my dad is really George Kaplan and that he killed his family and the real Brad Carlton? Paul: We don't have any proof. You can't jump to conclusions. But I'm afraid it's something we have to consider. It's not really something I can rule out. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Did you go home? Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I did. Jack: And it didn't happen? Daniel: No. I couldn't do it, Jack. I'm sorry. I just have to keep what happened from ever coming out. Jack: Hey, you don't have to apologize. And secondly, I just hope you don't regret the decision you've made. Daniel: It's just-- there's gotta be a way of dealing with Alex that does not involve me ruining my marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Baby, I was just coming to talk to you. Neil: Oh, look at you. You look all stressed out. What's up? Dru: Did you hear about what Phyllis has gone and done to Sharon now? Neil: I already know all about that. I know that Nick and Phyllis were having an affair. But I also know it all came out and it's over. Dru: It is not over-- not by a long shot. Because Phyllis is preggers. Mm-hmm. Neil: You must be kidding me! Dru: No! Neil: That complicates things now, doesn't it? Dru: That's an understatement. Besides--besides, Nick and Sharon-- they're getting a divorce. Neil: Oh, that's too bad. Dru: Yeah, and the reason why that's going down is because Phyllis couldn't keep her thighs together. Everything she touches just dies. She's Sodom and Gomorrah. Neil: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on a second. Are you listening to yourself? You're standing here raking a woman over the coals for having a child by a man she wasn't married to? Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Hey. Sharon: Hey. Brad: Victoria fired you? Sharon: You heard already? Brad: From Jack. Sharon: I didn't tell him I said that I was overwhelmed with work and I needed a break, which, by the way, is going to be the official story. Brad: Works for me. Sharon: She doesn't want anybody finding out about how this came about. Brad: That's the way to play it. Sharon... I am so sorry. I know how much you love working at Newman. Listen, you know what? If you want me to, after things cool off, I'll talk to Victoria, see if I can get her to reconsider. Sharon: No, no, that's okay. You don't have to do that. I--just worry about making things right with you and your wife. Brad: This coming from the woman who not too long ago told me she would run away to the ends of the earth with me? Sharon: Well, I shouldn't have said that to you. Brad: I'm glad you did. Sharon: Are you? Brad: Yeah. Sharon, my life is, uh, more complicated than anyone knows. Sharon: Wait, are you... talking about your marriage and our feelings for each other? Brad: I'm talking about my past. Sharon: You always keep that to yourself. Brad: Yeah, I do-- for good reason. Sharon: Well, tell me. Brad: I can't. I can't involve you in this. Sharon: Hey, um... you can trust me. Brad: I know I can trust you. It's not about that. Sharon: Are you in trouble? Brad: You could say that. Sharon: Okay, um... I'm not gonna ask any more questions. But I want you to know that I'm here if you need to talk to someone. I care about you. Brad: Thanks. Sharon: No matter what this is about, I will stand by you. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Paul, my father is not a killer. Paul: Most killers aren't. They're just normal people pushed beyond their limits. Colleen: It sounds like you've made up your mind. Paul: No, not at all. When you can't eliminate a possibility, it's a long way from proving it as fact. I'm going to look into it because there's a tiny connection. But think about it. How many kids play baseball in this country? And how many of those kids own baseball bats? Colleen: That's true. Paul: Now come on. I want you to stay here, okay? Colleen: Paul, I wanna go with you. Paul: I know you do. Somebody's gotta be here in case JT calls. So you can review the files some more, take notes. Make sure that door is locked. Don't open it for anybody except for JT or me. Understand? Colleen: Okay. But, please, please, please, promise me that if you hear anything, you will call me. Paul: I will. Listen, you be strong. This whole thing with your dad-- don't let your imagination run away with you, okay? Colleen: Okay. Paul: Call me if you need anything. [Paul leaves and Colleen locks the door. The cell phone rings] Colleen: Hello? Hello, is anybody there? Colleen: Hello? [NEXT_ON] Gloria: There's only one way to deal with trash like Alex. Brad: I would do this myself, but I might be followed. No one would suspect you. Nick: I don't wanna see you get hurt. Victoria: My marriage is none of your business.