Gwen and Rebecca are fairly sure their troubles with Theresa are over now, although Gwen still has nagging doubts. Theresa and Pilar make their way out of Jane's room and Pilar leaves while Theresa stays under the guise of making sure they left no evidence of their presence behind. What she is really staying for, however, is to talk to Alistair, feeling she might be able to go along with his price for helping her get Ethan and Jane back. Alistair, after talking to Fancy and hearing her whine about Noah, decides to pull Sam's contract and end his term as Police Chief. Ivy tells Fancy she knows she is going to cause problems for someone, she always does, but Fancy insists she's not, not bothering to mention what she's done to Noah. Sam, Ethan, Noah, and Kay continue talking about the problems Jessica is having and trying to figure out a way to help her. The call ending Sam's career comes in the middle of it all, and only makes the family feel worse. Meanwhile, Spike is upstairs with Jessica, talking her into leaving her family and going with him, knowing that will cause more pain for her father and brother. She is only too happy to comply, and they head downstairs to announce her decision to the family. Spike's revenge is on it's way. On the lake, Beth, Luis, and Sheridan all take speed boats, Beth to escape with Marty and the other two to stop her. Even tho the police are called, Beth manages to get away, although Sheridan does her best to stay on her tail. However, while Beth manages to miss a bunch of logs in the water, Sheridan doesn't, and her boat goes up in an explosion and becomes engulfed in flames. One roasted Sheridan coming up?
Fancy: You want to repair our relationship? Ivy: Oh, yes, honey, I do. Fancy: Well, you're implying that we have a relationship to start with, and we don't. Ivy: Fancy, I'm your mother and you are my daughter. What closer bond could there be? Fancy: If we're so bonded, why did you come in here accusing me of plotting to ruin someone's life? Ivy: Honey, I didn't mean that literally. I meant that sometimes you're just a little clueless about the consequences of your actions. Fancy: How so exactly? Ivy: You just don't realize that what you say and what you do can screw up the lives of the people around you, and I can't help but wonder whose life you're going to inadvertently ruin this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: What's going on with Jessica now? Noah: Look, Spike called her and told her that I set fire to his club. She went crazy. Kay: Yeah, she was furious with all of us. She even slapped Noah. Ethan: She called Spike her boyfriend. Sam: Her boyfriend? Is she insane? This guy is an idiot. He's just using her. Kay: I know, we tried to tell her that, but she wouldn't listen. She thinks that he's the only one who understands her, that we don't care about her. Sam: Of course we care about her. Spike's the one who doesn't give a damn about her. Noah: Yeah, well, we have to find a way to let her know that before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Ok, what do I have to do, Spike? What do I have to do to make my family leave me alone and let me live my own life? Spike: Well, it's not going to be easy, Jessica. In fact, it's going to be really hard. But you're going to have to listen to me. Now, are you up for that? Jessica: I -- I don't know. You're scaring me, Spike. Spike: Oh, no, baby, don't be scared. Look at me. Look at me. Now, do you trust me? Jessica: I trust you. Spike: Good. Then you are going to have to believe that whatever I want is for the best for you and the best for me, for us. Jessica: For us? Spike: Yes, baby, honest. Come here, sweetie. Honest, honey. We're a team, baby. You're my girl. You're my only one. Jessica: Ok. What do you want me to do? Spike: You're going to have to leave here, baby. You're going to have to leave your home and your family -- forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Katherine: Who is it, Alistair? Who have you chosen to lock into your evil gravitational field? Theresa: So you've been eavesdropping on us? Is that how you get your kicks? Alistair: No, actually, I get my kicks -- as you so crassly put it -- the old- fashioned way. Theresa: I love you so much. It's your mommy, sweetheart. It's your real mommy. No matter what I have to do, I will get you back. Alistair: I know how to get your daughter back. Theresa: In exchange for what? What's your price? Alistair: Nothing you couldn't afford, I assure you. Pilar: I know that look, Theresa. It usually means trouble. What are you thinking? What is going on inside that head of yours? [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Drop the knife, Beth. Beth: You drop the gun now or she dies. Sheridan: Shoot her. Luis, I need to get my baby. Beth: He's not your baby! Sheridan: Just shoot her! Luis: I can't get a clear shot. Sheridan: Yes, you can. Just do it! Shoot her! [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: I don't go around ruining people's lives, Mother. Ivy: Not intentionally, Fancy, no, but through the years, your father and I, we've heard things. Like the dueling princes who shot each other because of you, or the wildlife expert who was mauled by a jackal? Fancy: Is it my fault he couldn't refuse a dare? Ivy: Honey, all I'm saying is that you don't realize the influence you have on other people's lives, and not always in a good way. Fancy: Anything else? Ivy: Yes. What you think of as just idle chitchat, Fancy, it has been known to lead to disaster for other people. Fancy: Well, if that's true, then why would you want to get close to me? Why don't you keep your distance like you always have? Ivy: Fancy, I'm not trying to hurt you. I'm just trying to be honest. Fancy: I'm not hurt. Ivy: Yes, you are. Because the truth hurts, and believe me, I know that. Honey, I blame myself for the person that you are. I know I never taught you to be kind or considerate or think of other people, to realize that your actions do have consequences, some seen and some unforeseen. And I would like to make up for that now, and I think, Fancy, if you let me in, I can help you be a better person. Fancy: Not the nasty, selfish diva I am now? Ivy: Fancy, you're not nasty. Fancy: Huh. Just selfish. Ivy: You know, Fox and I -- since we've gotten closer, it's made us both better people. You know, you wouldn't recognize your brother now, Fancy, really. He's not that selfish playboy. He's kind and he's considerate and he is loving and he has both feet planted firmly on the ground. And I -- I think we could have that kind of relationship, too. And I want it, Fancy, I really do. Please, I hope you want it, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: I feel so guilty that Jessica's life's messed up. I've been so busy with work and Maria and hoping that Miguel would come back that I haven't really paid much attention to her. I should've seen that she was headed for trouble and I should've done something about it. Sam: Kay, honey, I don't think that there's anything that you could have done. I think Jessica's problems started when Grace decided to be with David. I mean, we all had a hard time coping with the fact that your mother's amnesia made her forget that she had a first husband and a son by him. Kay's voice: Only mom didn't. Ivy used David to break up you and Mom, hoping she could win you back. Noah: Look, I was blown away to hear about Mom and that David guy. Kay: Yeah, it was really hard for Jessica to watch you and Mom break up, I mean, especially at an age when she was just trying to get her act together. Spike arriving on the scene couldn't have come at a worse time. Ethan: Is it because Jessica's vulnerable right now? Kay: Yeah, I mean, he is the total opposite of everything that you and Mom raised her to be. You know what, that's probably why she's so attracted to him and blind to see what he's really like. Noah: You know, if Jessica can't see what scum that creep Spike really is, then she's going to be blind to how much he can really hurt her. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: You think I should run away? Spike: Jess, you wouldn't be running away. You keep forgetting that you are a grown woman. You can do what you want when you want without your family's approval. Jessica: You know, you're right. I'm an adult. Spike: Right. So why let your family keep giving you grief about what you can and cannot do? You need to show them that you can be independent. And the only way to do that is to be independent, to get out on your own, Jess. That's the only way that you're going to be happy. Baby, it's the only way that we'll be happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Katherine: Whose life are you out to ruin this time, Alistair? Who are you planning to use for your twisted pleasure, hmm? Alistair: "Twisted pleasures"? You've been reading too many romance novels, Katherine. No one talks like that. Katherine: Just answer the question. Alistair: I suggest you stop worrying about other people and start worrying about yourself. You and I have a deal -- you move back into the mansion and I don't tell anyone that as a young girl, Sheridan killed your sister, Rachel. Katherine: I haven't forgotten. Alistair: Well, good. Then what is Martin still doing here? You two are never supposed to see each other again. Martin: I came here to help find Beth and Marty. Alistair: Well, they're both gone. Martin: Hmm. Alistair: And you will be, too. Get this Irish interloper out of here and make sure he never comes back. Katherine: Leave him alone, please! Alistair, don't hurt him. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: Shoot her, Luis. Beth: Shut up. Luis: I can't get a clear shot. Sheridan: Luis, you are an expert marksman. Now, shoot her! Beth: You, shut up. And you -- Luis, you can't shoot me. I'm your first love, your true love, and deep down, you know that I could never plot against you. It was Alistair. He forced me to kidnap Marty and try to kill Sheridan. I -- I didn't want to. I don't even like clowns. Sheridan: Liar! Don't even listen to her, Luis. She's got my father's blood running through her. She's a monster just like he is! Beth: No, I'm not. I'm an innocent victim of Alistair's treachery. Luis: Yeah, well, if you're so innocent, then why didn't you come for my help when he forced you to kidnap Marty? Sheridan: Luis, you can figure this all out later after you shoot Beth and get Marty. Shoot the bitch! Beth: Shut up! Luis can't shoot his high school sweetheart. She doesn't understand true love, does she, Luis? The true, lasting love like we share, not this infatuation you have with Sheridan. Sheridan: You are such a psycho. Beth: Ow! Sheridan: Shoot her while you have a clear shot! Stop her before she gets to Marty! Luis: Are you all right? Sheridan: Why didn't you shoot her while you had the chance? Damn you, Luis! Luis: I couldn't shoot someone who's unarmed! Sheridan: Unarmed? She had a knife to my throat! Luis: I know, but -- Sheridan: No, you know what, just give me your gun and I'll shoot her! Luis: Would you just stop arguing, ok? We're wasting tim-- [Marty cries] Luis: She's got Marty. Sheridan: Oh, no. Luis: She's down at the cars. Sheridan: Oh, my god, the lake. That's what she meant when she said she had another escape. She's going to take Marty to the other side of the lake. Luis: Not if we can stop her. Beth: Marty, we made it. Luis and Sheridan are never going to stop us now. Ok. Here we go. Marty: We go! Beth: All right. Let's hide you. Here we go. [SCENE_BREAK] Martin: Get off me! Alistair: Go home to your wife, Fitzgerald, and never come back. Martin: I hate leaving you here, Katherine. Katherine: Martin, please don't struggle with them. I'm the one choosing to stay here. I want you to do what Alistair says. Go back to Pilar, go back to your children, back to your life. Alistair: If you can call it that. Martin: I swear, if you hurt Katherine, I will kill you! Alistair: Duly noted. Martin: Get off me! Katherine: I am going to follow those goons and make sure they don't hurt him. Oh, Alistair. I so pity the next person you have in your sights. I really do. Alistair: You have no idea, Katherine. And neither does Theresa. [SCENE_BREAK] Pilar: Oh, god. There's that look again. Theresa: What look? Pilar: You know, Theresa. You know. The one you get on your face right before you do something that will end in disaster. Theresa: No, you're exaggerating, Mama. Everything is fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Pilar: No, I'm not exaggerating. That is the same look you had on your face when you went to Bermuda to convince Julian to adopt Ethan, only to come back pregnant by that man. Whatever it is you're thinking, please don't. Fancy: Mother, I don't think you had anything to do with Fox changing. I heard he changed because he fell in love and had a baby. Ivy: I'm sure that that was part of it, of course, but Fox and I are closer now, and I would so like us to be, also. Fancy: Well, accusing me of wanting to ruin people's lives doesn't exactly make me want to get close to you. [Knock on door] Alistair: Ah! Fancy, I see you cleaned up, huh? Fancy: Grandpa. You came back just to check on me? Alistair: No, I came back to get a proper hug from my sweet granddaughter. Ivy: You always were your grandfather's favorite. Alistair: That's because Fancy and I are so much alike, hmm? Ivy's voice: God help us all. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Here we go, Marty. Next stop -- freedom. Sheridan: Look! Beth is in the boat with Marty! Luis: She's shoving off. Sheridan: Hurry. We got to stop her! Sheridan: Marty! Marty! Oh, no. Beth got away. Luis: No, no, no, she just got a little head start, that's all. Don't worry, I'm going to catch up to her and get Marty back in no time. Sheridan: All right, well, I'm coming with you. Luis: No, Sheridan, you stay here, ok? You just wait for me to bring Marty back. Sheridan: To hell with waiting. I'm going after Marty. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: What are you doing here? Is something wrong? Rebecca: Oh, no. No, honey, nothing is wrong. I was just thinking about Theresa and how she will not let go of Ethan. I mean, she will stop at nothing to try to win him back -- the stunts she's pulled, the lies she's told. It just goes on and on. Gwen: Look, I've actually been thinking about her, too. You know what I realized? Mother, I have Ethan, I have Jane. And since we destroyed any evidence that proves we leaked Ethan's paternity to the tabloids, there is nothing Theresa can do now to turn things around. I won. Rebecca: You're right. The taco queen is out of options. Gwen: There's no way she's ever going to have the upper hand again. Pilar: Theresa, look at me. What are you thinking about doing? Alistair: I know how to get your daughter back. Theresa: In exchange for what? What's your price? Alistair: Nothing you couldn't afford, I assure you. Theresa: Nothing. Nothing. Look, you know what -- you're absolutely right, we need to get out of here before Gwen and Rebecca find us, because if they do, they will take Jane away from me forever. Pilar: Let's go. Theresa: I want you back, Jane. I want you back so much that I can see myself making a deal with the devil himself. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Sit down. Now, you have to tell me about this accident you had at the cannery. You were covered with fish guts. Fancy: That's easy -- Noah Bennett. Alistair: The chief of police's son? Fancy: Mm-hmm. Alistair: I didn't think that you knew him. Fancy: No, I don't know Noah. We only recently met. Alistair: You two an item? Fancy: What? No, of course not. I bumped into Noah last night at an after- hours club -- a club he decided to burn down. Alistair: What? Are you telling me that the chief of police's son committed arson? Fancy: Yeah, Noah said he wanted revenge for what he thinks the owner did to his sister. Alistair: Did he mention the owner's name? Fancy: Yeah. Spike. Alistair: Spike. Fancy: Yeah, my whole night was ruined. First, I got caught in the fire Noah started, and then after I got out, I broke a heel trying to walk home. Noah insisted on carrying me, only Spike found us and tried to kill us, thinking we'd started the fire together. And that's when I fell off the wharf into the hold of a fishing trawler, and I ended up at the cannery heading towards the vat. Alistair: All because of Noah Bennett? Fancy: Well, yeah. Noah thinks he's god's gift, like he's better than me because he's poor. And he said the worst things about you, Grampy. But don't worry, I defended you. Alistair: Oh, thank you, my dear, thank you. Fancy: No need to say thank you. I love you, Grandfather. Alistair: Well -- Fancy: I just wish someone would take Noah and his family down a peg. I can't stand him. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I wish I knew how to connect with Jessica, you know, show her that we all love her and only want what's best for her. Kay: Dad, we have all tried. I mean, even Noah tried to talk to her when you were out, but he didn't get very far. Ethan: I think Jessica has to come to her senses sometime. Noah: And until then, all we can do is protect her. Sam: I'm going to go check on her, see if I can talk to her. Ethan: No, you know what, Dad? I don't think it's a good idea right now. Kay: Yeah, Ethan's right. I mean, she was really mad. I think we should wait till she calms down. Sam: I don't know what to do anymore. She needs my help, and I'll be damned if I know how to give it to her. You know, I think I'm close to losing my little girl forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: Oh, Jess, baby, I know it's going to be hard for you to pack up and leave this place you call home, but, hey, you got to trust me. It's the only way that you're going to have the kind of life that you want and have a life with me. Jessica: Really, Spike? Spike: Baby, I'm not happy unless I'm with you. And the only way that I can be with you is if you leave here and come and live with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Beth: Damn! I knew I should've smashed those other boats before we left the dock. Luis is in one, now he's gaining on us. I just got to get to the other shore, steal a car, then we're going to be home free, Marty. Mommy promises, Mommy promises! Luis: Sheridan. Luis: This is Detective Lopez-Fitzgerald, Harmony P.D., requesting local police assistance in apprehending female kidnapper with toddler onboard stolen Crane motorboat. Sheridan: I'm going to catch you, Beth. You won't leave this lake with my son. Marty: Boat. Luis: This is Detective Lopez-Fitzgerald, Harmony P.D. I see your police boat. Kidnapper's boat is boat closest to you. Use caution when intercepting. My son is onboard. Beth: Oh, damn it. That's a police boat. Luis must have alerted the lake patrol. How am I going to outrun them, too? [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: So you want to take the Bennett's down a peg or two, huh? Fancy: Well, it would serve them right. I mean, where does Noah Bennett get off thinking he's better than me, that his family's better than ours? I told him about the millions we give to charity, but he said that you only did that to get a tax deduction. Alistair: Oh, did he now? Hmm. Fancy: Yes, like we don't care about anyone but ourselves. Alistair: I'm sorry he upset you. Fancy: Everyone blames their problems on us because we're rich and they're not, but Noah takes the cake. The guy gambles for a living. Alistair: You mean that the son of our esteemed police chief is involved in the gaming industry? I wonder what kind of signal that gives to the townspeople. Fancy: And then he said that you were mean to his grandfather back when he was police chief. Alistair: That doesn't surprise me. The Bennett's have always been a thorn in our side for quite a while. Fancy: Well, Noah doesn't bother me, Grandfather. I put him in his place. Alistair: Like a good Crane should. Fancy: I love talking to you, Grampy. You've always been the best listener. Alistair: Well, sweetheart, I am very flattered that you confide in me, and rest assured that I take everything you say to heart. I just hope that you're going to stick around Harmony for quite a while and we could spend more time together and really catch up. Fancy: I'd love to -- if I hadn't made plans to meet friends on Hydra. Alexi wants to take us sailing. Alistair: I see. Fancy: I could come back this autumn after I visit Mavis in Zurich. Alistair: Or you could simply stay here. We could go sailing. I'd like that very much. Fancy: If it means that much to you, Grandfather, of course I'll stay in Harmony. We can go sailing anytime you like. Alistair: Oh, you are so good to your Grand-Pere. Isn't there anything I wouldn't do for you, huh? Fancy: I love you, Grandfather. Alistair: And I love you, too, very much. You be good now. Alistair: Yes, I think it's time to invoke that obscure clause we have in Chief Bennett's contract. Yes. The doomsday clause. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: The more I think about the person Jessica's become, I feel like a total failure as a father. Ethan: No, you haven't. Sam: Thanks for saying that. But I think the evidence against me is pretty overwhelming. I mean, for starters, I didn't even know you were my son until a few years ago. Ethan: You know that wasn't your fault. That was Mom's. I grew up believing I was a Crane. Sam: Yeah, but Noah's known all along that he was a Bennett and he quit graduate school to become a professional gambler. Ethan: Yeah, he admitted to me that his mother leaving with David Hastings, it rattled him a bit. Sam: Yeah, and Noah lied about what he was doing, and Kay had Maria before Grace left, so there was definitely something wrong even when Grace and I were together. Ethan: Dad, even so, it hasn't stopped Kay from being a top-notch mother to Maria. Sam: Yeah, which brings me back to Jessica. What if she makes mistakes that she can't put behind her? And with Spike in her life, there are so many wrong choices to choose from. [Phone rings] Sam: Bennett here. Yeah. Uh-huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: The only way that you and I can be together, Jess, is if you leave home today. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Get moving. Second guard: And don't ever come back. Katherine: Guards, wait. As Mrs. Alistair Crane, I insist you allow me to say a proper goodbye to Mr. Fitzgerald. Guard: Ok. Go ahead. Katherine: Oh, Martin. I can't imagine what it's going to be like not seeing you every day. Martin: Yeah, me, too. I'll miss you so much. Katherine: I'll miss you, too, my love. I was hoping for one last kiss. Martin: I was hoping you'd say that. [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: Once we leave here, we can get our own place, just the two of us. Your old man won't be on your case anymore, or your psycho brother or know-it-all sister. Jessica: You and I won't have to sneak around anymore. I could come and go as I please, day or night. Spike: Exactly. You're a grown woman, sweetheart. You should be able to do what you want when you want. Jessica: You're right, I should. Spike: Gosh, I can see it now. We'll get our own place, right? We'll -- we'll have candlelight dinners, we'll cuddle afterwards. Oh, baby, we'll make love all night long. Jessica: It sounds so wonderful, Spike. Spike: So then you'll do it? You'll leave your cop dad's prison house to be with me? Jessica: Yes, Spike, yes! We can be together from now on, all the time. Spike: Great, baby. Great, sweetie. Jessica: Ok, just let me pack a few things, then we can go. Spike: Ok. Spike's voice: This was easier than I thought. Spike: Jessica? What is it? Is something wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Ok. Ethan: Check my messages. Good, no messages. It's quiet. Noah: You were expecting trouble? Ethan: It's a long story, Noah. You remember Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald? Noah: Yeah, Pilar's daughter. You know, Mom wrote me once that you two were tight. Ethan: Yeah. Yeah, we were once. But now I'm married to Gwen Hotchkiss. But Theresa and I have a daughter together named Jane. But Gwen and I have just assumed temporary custody of her. Noah: And, what, now Theresa wants her back? Ethan: Yes, she does, big-time. I was worried I was going to get a message that Theresa tried to kidnap Jane from the mansion or something, but so far, so good. Noah: That Theresa. You know, I remember her growing up. She still a hopeless romantic? Ethan: Yeah, she is. The problem is what started as a schoolgirl crush on me turned into a fatal attraction pretty much. Noah: Ooh, no rabbit stew, I hope? Ethan: No rabbit stew. But there's been a lot of crazy stuff that's happened. I've been right in the middle of it, and I can't believe the stuff that has happened, but she's convinced that we're going to be a family together with her daughter, Jane, and her son by Julian Crane. Noah: Her what with who? Ethan: Oh, it's another long story. The bottom line is I love my wife. Noah: But you care for Theresa, too. Ethan: She's always going to be a part of my life because of Jane, but I respect my marriage vows too much to leave Gwen. See, the thing is I don't know what Theresa will do to regain custody of Jane. When her back is up against a wall, Noah, she acts without thinking things through. I'm afraid she's going to find herself in bed, figuratively, with the wrong person. It's not like she hasn't done it before. [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: Ok, I'm just going to meet you outside. I'm going to make sure that we didn't leave anything that could tip off Gwen or Rebecca that we snuck back inside. Pilar: Theresa, you should've done that before we came downstairs. Theresa: I know, Mama, I'm sorry. Pilar: Ok. Just be careful. Theresa: All right, I will. Pilar: Ok, go. Theresa: You, too. Ok. Gwen and Rebecca are afraid of Alistair. Maybe it's time that he and I had a little talk. Alistair: Looking for me, Theresa? [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Thank god the local police launched their boats so fast. Now they can head Beth off before she gets to the other side of the lake. Beth: How am I going to steer clear of that police boat and make it to shore? Sheridan: That's a police boat. Luis must have radioed for help. If he can't catch Beth, the police boat can. Either way, I will get my son back. Beth: I can't let them catch me, but I can't outrun them, either. Think, Beth, think. God. Wait. Wait. I know. Sheridan: Oh, no. Beth cut between Luis and the police boat. There's nothing to stop her from getting to shore now. Beth: Whoo-hoo-hoo! Marty, we made it! No one's going to catch us now! Freedom, here we come. Sheridan: I'll get Beth and save my son. Luis: You're not going to get away with this, Beth! I'm going to get my son back or die trying. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: Get off the grounds. Mr. Crane said to. Martin: Katherine, if you ever need my help, call me. I'll do whatever I can. Katherine: Oh, Martin, I don't think we can ever see each other again. Guard: Leave now or we'll release the dogs. Martin: Goodbye, my love. Katherine: Bye-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Ivy: Well, you and Alistair were alone in here for quite some time, Fancy. What have you talked your grandfather into doing for you now? Fancy: Nothing. We just talked. Ivy: Oh, please. You know, you aren't even aware of it, but you can cause havoc in people's lives just like your grandfather, and I can't help but wonder whose life you've mucked with now. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Just great. Kay: Dad, is everything all right? Sam: No, honey, it's not. Kay: Why? What happened? Sam: That was the mayor on the phone. Town council had an emergency meeting just now and voted to replace me, effective immediately. Noah: Whoa, they can't do that. Wait -- can they? Ethan: I'd have to look at his contract, but it's not unheard of. Noah: You know, Alistair Crane must be behind this. Ethan: Why would you say that? Noah: Because he's been on Dad's case for being independent before I ever went away to college. Kay: It's bad enough that Jessica thinks Spike's her boyfriend, but now you've been fired? Could this day get any worse? [SCENE_BREAK] Spike: You'll show them, Jess. Leaving with me will show your family that you are a grown woman in charge of your own life. Jessica: Yeah. You're so smart, Spike. You see things so clearly. It's time I left home to live my own life. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Ok, Mother, I will see you later. I am going to take a nap. Rebecca: Good. Good for you, honey. Now, you get some rest, and don't worry. Everything is going to be fine. We just have to keep an eye on Theresa. Gwen: I'd like to think so. You know I sometimes still have a really bad feeling, you know, that Theresa's just going to do something completely outrageous to beat us and take Jane away from me, Mother, something we never even saw coming. [NEXT_ON] Alistair: I can give you what you want if you give me what I want. You'll get Jane back, or you can turn your back on me and take your chances. It's up to you. Luis: Sheridan's gaining on Beth. Sheridan: I've got you now, Beth. Beth: Oh, damn. I'm headed straight for those logs. Turn, you tub, turn! Luis: My god, Sheridan's going to hit those logs. Sheridan! Sheridan: No!