12/08/1997


"For Janet the results of her polygraph test were not what she had anticipated. No, she wasn't a liar. But she wasn't telling the truth either. Trevor frowned as he determined that the results were inconclusive. Janet hoped that Trevor would give her the benefit of the doubt and lean towards believing that she was telling the truth. His response was delayed, leading Janet to believe that Trevor had sided with his son. Trevor admitted that it was difficult to believe that Tim would lie about being locked in the meat locker. He added that it was also hard to believe that Janet would try to do harm to Tim. It was unfair for her to do so, but Janet put Trevor on the spot and demanded that he make a decision as to who is right and who is wrong. It wasn't an easy request and Trevor refused to make such a decision. He asked Janet to accompany him out for a few drinks, but Janet wouldn't go out with a man who couldn't trust her. Before Janet could leave the station, Derek reminded her to stay within city limits. He was going to ask her to hang around and answer a few more questions, but when he saw Janet and Trevor arguing he decided to let her go home and get some sleep. Janet told Trevor that their relationship was effectively over and didn't hang around to hear Trevor's response. Trevor tried to stop her from leaving, but it did no good.

Jack summoned Opal to Linden to give her the opportunity to make up for trying to assist Erica in her bribery scheme. Opal was relieved that Jack still wanted to speak to her and pledged to do whatever she could to help out her gal pal. Jack informed Opal that she'd be taking Bianca to the prison to visit with Erica. Opal was happy that Jack had changed his mind about allowing Erica and Bianca to spend time with each other. Bianca ran down the steps and was ready to go at the drop of a hat. Her face was pale and her speech a little slurred, but Bianca chalked it off to her excitement. On her way to the door, Bianca passed out. The seriousness of Bianca's condition forced Jack to postpone the visit to Franklin Hills. Instead, he asked Opal to go to the prison anyway and to tell Erica the truth about what had happened. Opal worried that the news would devastate Erica, but agreed to follow Jack's orders.

Dr. Wyman checked out Erica and presumably felt that Bianca was well enough to remain at home. Jack asked Bianca to make a promise to love herself more. Bianca quickly changed the topic and asked her uncle if he planned on marrying her mother once she's released from jail. Jack had no forewarning of the question and told Bianca that it was a little too early to discuss a marriage. Bianca, however, had wedding bells ringing in her head. She told Jack that she's pictured their wedding for months. She stopped abruptly and noted that the marriage will probably never take place because she wants it to happen. Nothing, the girl sulked, ever comes out her way.

At Wildwind, Gillian searched desperately for a way to tell her grandmother that she needs to curtail her frivolous expenditures. Gillian promised Edmund that she'd keep Eugenia's spending in check. Edmund nodded and said that he'd allow Eugenia to keep the coat she bought, but that she'd have to return everything else. Gillian poked around for information on Edmund's finances, asking him about the power and clout of a magazine editor. Edmund assured Gillian that he is not a pauper, but didn't approve of the way she asked her questions. He felt that she was trying to manipulate him into giving her and Eugenia some money. Scott arrived at the castle with a look of astonishment on his face. After just an hour's worth of studying, Gillian aced her economics exam. Scott was dumbfounded, Edmund was moderately proud, and Gillian was... well, Gillian could've cared less. Eugenia returned to the room and extended her hand to Scott. Luckily Edmund whispered into Scott's ear that he was supposed to kiss the duchess' hand or he would not have known what to do. Eugenia got it in head that the stage was set for a débutante ball. The ball, Eugenia gushed, would serve as a coming out party for Gillian. Gillian called the plan extravagant and convinced her grandmother that a party was not needed. Eugenia's mind then turned to finding a husband for Gillian. When her eyes gave Scott the once over, Edmund rescued Scott from the room on some trumped up Tempo business. When Eugenia learned that Scott was not Adam's son (and possibly not the heir to the vast Chandler fortune), she decided that Scott was not a suitable candidate for marriage. Then it hit her. Eugenia noted that there was a handsome, charming, and recently widowed gentleman who would be perfect for Gillian. Edmund and Scott returned to the room. Gillian spun around and smiled broadly at Mr. Grey.

Erica claimed that she was not interested in meeting her supposed twin. She did, however, get to meet the woman a short time later. Erica entered the visiting room to await Bianca's arrival. While she was there, she got a lovely introduction to the woman who was said to bear an uncanny resemblance to her. The woman, one of Victoria's co-workers, was quite obnoxious and lacked many of the social graces. Victoria introduced Erica to her friend---Maggie. Maggie was not star-struck. In fact, she seemed bothered by her resemblance to Erica. As she belched and scratched herself in an unlady like manner, she accused Erica of passing off substandard cosmetics on the world. Erica defended Enchantment's reputation even though she is no longer affiliated with the company. Maggie excused herself to use the ladies' room. Erica begged Victoria to get rid of Maggie before Bianca showed up. Maggie returned just in time to hear Erica's comments and pointed out that Erica is not in a country club---so she cannot ask anyone to leave. "So much for having it all, loser!" Maggie snapped. Opal arrived a short time later and told Erica about Bianca's lapse in her health. Erica was frantic and again declared her need to get out of jail. She turned around and took a long stare at Maggie. She scratched her head and told Opal that her key to freedom has been staring her in the face.

Tim was upset with Hayley for her defense of Janet. Hayley explained that she has not taken anyone's side. She did, however, express how she's grown to care about Janet in the recent months. Amanda returned from her sundae-creating adventure and asked Tim if he'd help her chow down. Tim wasn't interested and excused himself to be with Oyster. Amanda was so upset that she couldn't finish her sundae. She told Tim that she was disappointed in how her brother has been reacting and that it was his fault that their family was having so many problems.

Across the room, Oyster asked Tim how far he planned on taking his scheme to get even with Janet. Tim rubbed his hands together and noted that everything was progressing nicely. That led Oyster to another question. When would it all end? What if Janet were to be arrested or put on trial? Would he lie under oath? Tim could only smile."

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