06/19/2001



"At the turret, Ryan's screams for help were answered by Dimitri and Alex. Dimitri asked one of the guards that had escorted them to the turret to call the hospital. Alex, meanwhile, went over to see if there was anything she could do for Gillian. A panicked Ryan held Gillian in his arms and told her repeatedly that she couldn't leave him. She was rushed to the hospital and was tended to by Joe and other doctors. The doctors were furiously working on her while Ryan stood by Gillian's side, begging her to be okay and asking the doctors about her condition. They wheeled her away for a CAT scan and Ryan followed. Dimitri and Alex had arrived at the hospital and ran into Joe, asking him to keep them informed. Alex turned to Dimitri and told him that it was her fault. She brought all the evil into their lives. Dimitri held her close and told her it wasn't, just as Gabriel entered the hospital. Dimitri asked Gabriel what he was doing there and he explained that he only wanted to see how Gillian was. Dimitri became angry and accused Gabriel of being in on the whole scheme to kill Anna, that he knew Ilene was coming and she worked for Charlotte. Gabriel punched Dimitri and they fell. Guards came in, along with Joe, to pry them apart. Alex apologized to Gabriel for Dimitri's outburst and Gabriel told her that he didn't know that Ilene was at Wildwind until it was too late. He went on to say that Ilene was going to kill both Anna and Alex since she didn't know who was who and added that she had written the note to get Anna to the turret. Alex realized then that if she had gone to the turret as soon as she saw the note that maybe she could have prevented Gillian from getting shot. A devastated Ryan returned and told them that Gillian was not doing well. There was pressure on her brain and they would have to drill a hole to relieve it. Joe explained in medical turns, to Alex, what they would be doing. Alex and Joe tried to console Ryan by telling him that Gillian was getting the best care possible. Ryan needed to be alone and disappeared. Alex went to follow him but Joe suggested that she stay with Dimitri.

At Jake's apartment, romantic music was playing and Jake was lighting candles and pouring wine waiting for Greenlee's arrival. Greenlee walked in, looked around in surprise and asked Jake what was going on. He replied that this was a special night for them as he pulled his t-shirt off. He handed her a glass of wine and moved towards her, while she backed away, not knowing if he was really serious or not. He told her that he thought about her all the time and how she had driven him crazy ever since she had moved in. He picked her up in his arms and kissed her passionately. He put her down on the couch and continued to kiss her. Then he had a bright idea. He ran to the fridge and pulled out a container of whipped cream and told her that they needed to 'get edible'. He took her hand and they headed towards the bedroom, but she stopped and told him that she couldn't do it. She explained that she wasn't the same person anymore and she wasn't into the "no strings attached" thing anymore. Just then, she realized that Jake had been testing her. The phone rang and it was Joe telling Jake to get down to the hospital immediately, that Gillian had been in an accident. Jake and Greenlee rushed out.

In the chapel, Ryan was sobbing and asking God for help. He said that God had helped in the past, when he was a child and again when he brought Gillian into his life. He asked God to help once again. He needed God to save Gillian because she was his life.

In Laura's room, Laura, Leo, Brooke and Bianca were admiring Laura's engagement ring. David entered with a wheel chair and told Laura she needed another test. Laura held up her hand and showed David the ring. He congratulated them both and welcomed her into the family. David wheeled her away and Leo told Brooke that since Laura didn't have much time, he wanted to get married today. Brooke, with tears in her eyes, gave Leo a big hug and asked him if he was sure that he wanted to marry Laura and he told her he did. He asked Bianca to take care of the flowers and Brooke to find something for Laura to wear. Brooke and Bianca left and Leo made a call to get a Chaplain to perform the ceremony. Vanessa ran in the room holding a bill and asked Leo why he charged a $28,000 ring to her account at the Valley Inn. He was about to explain when she looked at Laura's empty bed and said to Leo, "well you're finally marrying into money, Bravo Leo." She went on to tell him how proud she was of him, especially since he had just been dumped by Greenlee. He grabbed her and told her that it wasn't like that, as David re-entered the room. Leo told Vanessa that if she wanted to make up for all the horrible things she had done in the past that she should use her influence as Palmer's wife, to get a Justice Of the Peace immediately. She joked and said she could do that as it was a good idea to get married before Brooke had a chance to slap him with a pre-nup. Vanessa left and Leo tried to explain to David that he was marrying Laura because he genuinely cared about her, not because he was taking advantage of her situation. David understood and told Leo he was doing the right thing. Leo then asked David to be his best man and David agreed.

David met up with Laura outside her room after her tests were completed and told her that the results were not what he was looking for, but she shouldn't give up, he told her, at some point, she could get a new heart. She told David that she couldn't believe she was this happy. He opened the door to her room and Leo was standing there all dressed up in a suit and Brooke, Bianca and Vanessa were also there waiting. The room was filled with flowers and music was playing. Laura wondered what was going on and Leo explained that it was her wedding day. Laura needed to get ready so Leo, David and Vanessa left the room. David pinned a boutonniere on Leo's lapel and told him how proud he was. Just then Leo realized that he didn't have wedding bands, and David pulled 2 out of his pocket and handed them to Leo. David explained that he had a jeweler send them over as a wedding present. Leo was clearly touched. Brooke and Bianca helped Laura get ready and Brooke presented Laura with a box from Aunt Phoebe saying that it was in the tradition of 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue'. Laura opened the box and in it was an antique pin. She said pointing to her hospital bracelet, the pin and the new robe that she was wearing that she had something blue, something old and something new. Bianca pulled off a chain she wore around her neck and gave it to Laura telling her that it was from her Grandma Mona who told her to always keep it near her heart. "Something borrowed," Laura said and thanked Bianca. She then asked her to be her Maid of Honor. Brooke and Laura then shared a 'moment' and Brooke, not wanting to cry, called everyone back in the room. The guests got in their places and the Justice Of The Peace began speaking.

Jake and Greenlee arrived at the hospital and Jake ran up to his father inquiring about Gillian's condition. Joe explained Gillian's situation to a stunned Jake. Jake wondered how the shooting had happened. Dimitri explained the little that he knew. The neurologist tending to Gillian walked up and asked to speak to Gillian's husband. Alex stated that Ryan had wandered off to be alone. She then begged the doctor to tell them how Gillian was faring. He explained her condition in medical terms. A tearful Dimitri turned to Alex and asked her what the doctor meant. Alex replied that Gillian was brain dead and they nothing they could do would bring her back. "She's... gone," Alex said haltingly. Greenlee and Jake looked stunned. Everyone was crying; Alex hugged Dimitri and Joe hugged Jake. A helpless Greenlee stood still, not knowing what to do. Jake turned to Dimitri and asked him why this had to happen. Joe tried to get Jake to leave so they could talk about it privately but Jake insisted that he needed to tell Ryan the news. Dimitri offered to go with him but Jake wanted to do it alone.

Back in the chapel, Ryan was overcome with emotion. He sat crying, with his hands clenched, and was praying that Gillian would be okay. He talked out loud about their relationship and how special it was; how wonderful Gillian was and how much he loved her. He again asked God to save her because he said he couldn't live without her. "Don't take her from me," he pleaded. He then heard the chapel door open and turned around to see Jake standing grimfaced before him."

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