"Some people will do anything to pretend that they're feeling under the weather. Amanda is no exception. At first Amanda claimed that she had a belly ache and sore throat, but her illness could soon be seen a ploy to spend time with Janet. Tim took Amanda's temperature, but while he was out of the room getting Amanda a drink, Amanda put the thermometer up to the lightbulb to make it look like she had a fever. Tim decided that he needed to call their dad even if it meant interrupting his day in court.
Everyone waited with bated breath as Erica readied to issue her plea. Hoping that her attorney wouldn't see, Erica cast a quick glance at Jack. She then turned back towards the judge and issued a "not guilty" plea. Dimitri was outraged by the plea and rushed the bench. From the front of the courtroom, Dimitri cried out for justice and demanded that Erica be held accountable for her actions. The judge banged her gavel as she demanded that Dimitri be quiet. Even a judge couldn't silence Mr. Marick. Finally a police officer physically removed Dimitri from the courtroom. The judge determined a five minute break was in order. During the recess, Trevor was told that he needed to call home. When he did, Tim informed Trevor of Amanda's so-called illness. Tim explained that his sister was asking to see Janet. Trevor said that he'd take care of the matter. After he hung up the phone, he motioned for Janet to come to the front of the courtroom. Obviously Janet was more than willing to go to Trevor's house and look after Amanda.
Ruth nearly fainted dead away when Joe's heart monitors flat-lined. There is no way to measure the amount of relief she must have felt when she learned that the monitors flat-lined because Joe had removed the monitors from his chest. Joe fussed and moaned about not being used to being hooked up to machinery. He claimed that he only wanted to go to the bathroom. Joe refused to look weak in front of his wife and told her that he could handle himself without any assistance from the nursing staff.
Outside the room, Jake told his mom that the results of the tests done on Joe's heart are slowly coming in. They're not good. One of the first tests shows that there is severe and irreparable damage to Joe's heart. Ruth decided that it was best if Jake told Joe the news. Jake agreed. Ruth listened at the door as Jake told his father that the test results were not good. Joe requested, make that demanded, that Jake not tell Ruth about the test results. He said that he does not want Ruth to worry about his health. "I want to protect her," Joe said, "as long as I can."
Gloria admitted that Dimitri kissed her---but only once. Once was one time too many for Tad. Gloria tried to convince Tad that she set Dimitri straight and that he never made a pass at her again. What kind of lesson could she have taught him, Tad asked, when she is always taking Dimitri's side in arguments. Tad then asked Gloria what she did at the exact moment Dimitri kissed her. Gloria said that she told Dimitri that he was out of line. Tad explained that Gloria's advisory came after the kiss, not at the moment of the kiss. Did she push him away, turn her head, or slap him? No. And that made Gloria a willing participant in the kiss as far as Tad was concerned. Gloria was upset by Tad's implication that she wanted Dimitri to kiss her. Gloria had trouble seeing what Tad was getting at: Dimitri wants a romantic involvement with Gloria. Gloria asked Tad what it was that he wanted from her. Tad's response was a simple "a marriage that lasts." In order to do this, Gloria will have to dump Dimitri from her life like a sack of potatoes. Gloria suggested that she and Tad see a counselor to help work out their problems. "Wrong answer," Tad replied. "The wedding's off." Tad turned and walked out of the room.
During the recess, Liza took shots at Adam for his helping Erica elude the law. She said that she'd be willing to pack him a goodie bag so that he'll have all the comforts of home while he's in the big house. Adam smiled and replied that he had not harbored a fugitive. When court resumed, the subject of bail was on the docket. Trevor told the court that his client was not a flight risk. She's lived in Pine Valley for many years and has established roots in the community. Jack claimed that Erica was a flight risk because she had tried to escape justice by hiding out in Adam's attic. Erica rose to her feet and asked to speak on her own behalf. Trevor didn't like the idea, but you know how Erica can be when she has her mind set on something! Erica once again explained that she was not trying to run away from the law. She just wanted to escape from the media. She pointed the finger at her ex-hubby Dimitri for starting a media circus. And as far as hiding out in Adam's attic, Erica said that she used one of her old keys to gain access to the Chandler home. Adam had no idea she was hiding there, she stated firmly. The judge, however, agreed that Erica did pose a flight risk and set bail at one million dollars cash. In most circumstances, a defendant only has to put up a percentage of the bail in order to be released from jail. In certain instances, such as this, the full amount must be paid in cash---no collateral can be used. Erica and Trevor went head to head to discuss whether or not she could come up with a million dollars on the spot. All hope looked lost until Erica's white knight rose to his feet and declared that he would assist her. Yes, Adam, check book in hand, said that he would write out a check for the one million dollars. Adam claimed that he could not bear the thought of Erica spending more time in a jail cell. Maria and Edmund were furious. They left the courtroom and ran into Dimitri. Dimitri pressed for details, details that Edmund was not willing to divulge. He told Dimitri that the court case was none of his business and asked him to stay away from his family. Dimitri wasn't about to be ordered around. His teeth gnashed together as he told Edmund that he will do and say whatever he wants and go wherever he wants. No one can stop him. Liza was even more enraged and burst out of the courtroom. Erica turned down Adam's offer for help even thought Myrtle and Opal were in the back of the court hollering out for Erica to take the money and run (so to speak). Finally, Erica agreed. There was to be a condition, however, before Erica could be released.
Janet arrived at the Dillon house and soon saw that Amanda's condition wasn't serious at all. She told Tim that he should run along and enjoy the nice summer weather. Amanda did everything in her power to get Janet to commit to a late night dinner or a movie with her and her daddy. Janet, flattered that Amanda wanted to spend time with her, told her daughter that it wouldn't be appropriate. Amanda pressed for Janet to move in with her and her dad. Amanda was confused by the situation. How can a mommy and a daddy not love each other? Janet explained that Trevor is very special to her, but there are certain elements that are missing in their relationship. So Amanda gave up on the matter for a little while. She asked Janet to read her a book. There was no problem in that and Janet agreed. While on her way to retrieve the book, Amanda changed her mind and called out "No, Mommy. Wait." Janet turned and stopped cold. Tears formed in her eyes from being called Mommy for the very first time.
Liza returned to Chandler Mansion, furious that Adam had posted bail for Erica. Stuart was there and noticed that Liza was upset. When he asked her about her feelings, Liza claimed that she was perfectly fine. Stuart knew better. A few minutes later Adam and Erica arrived at the mansion. Adam and Erica were cozier than ever and chuckled aloud. Adam put everything in the house at Erica's disposal. Erica declared that she was going to take a nice hot bat. Liza's eyebrows raised as she asked Erica if she was having troubles with the plumbing at Linden. Again, Adam and Erica giggled. Adam told his wife that one of the conditions of bail was that Erica be put in Adam's custody. Quite simply, Erica will be living at Chandler Mansion until the completion of her trial. "Oh... so many memories," Adam waxed nostalgic as he recalled married life to Erica."
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