07/23/2008



"Annie recalled overhearing Dre, Colby, and Cassandra making a pact not to tell that they ran Richie over. Annie called a store to see if they had a mysterious item in stock.

Kendall and Babe were at work. Kendall could tell that Babe was tense. Kendall encouraged Babe to go home, if she needed to. Babe insisted that she was fine. Kendall reminded Babe that Richie kidnapped her in the office. Babe admitted that she was still freaked out. Kendall stated that she could empathize since she felt weird returning to work after JR almost killed her in the office. Kendall realized that this was a bad memory for Babe and apologized. Babe assured Kendall that she was not offended by the comment. Babe stated that she was trying to move on from JR's wrongdoings. Kendall asked if Babe had moved in with JR. Babe explained that she moved into the mansion, but she and JR were occupying separate bedrooms. Babe further stated that JR had matured and was on his best behavior. Kendall laughed at the thought of JR being mature. Nevertheless, Kendall wished Babe good luck with JR.

Annie entered Fusion. Kendall snapped at Annie for being late. Annie apologized and Kendall left the room. Babe inquired how Annie was feeling. Annie was ecstatic about the baby, but confessed that she felt like napping instead of working. Babe saw Annie carrying a shopping bag and asked what was in it. Annie quickly put the bag under her desk and claimed that it was a toy for Emma. Annie then asked Babe if she could have Colby's phone number. Annie wanted to hire Colby to babysit for Emma. Babe said that Colby was going through "a hard time" and might not be up for sitting. Annie retorted that a night with a six-year-old might lift Colby's spirits. Babe felt it was worth a shot and gave Annie the number.

Kendall reentered the office and yelled at Annie for not getting her work done. Annie left the room. Babe wondered if Kendall was being too hard on Annie. Kendall explained that Annie was acting very strange, especially with Greenlee. Kendall was debating on whether or not to fire Annie.

Annie went home and called Colby. Annie asked Colby to babysit and said that she could bring her friends. Colby said that she would call Annie back with an answer. Annie then pulled a nanny cam out of the shopping bag. Annie slyly smiled.

Tad went to visit Jesse at the police station. Tad wanted details on the Richie Novak case. Jesse was reluctant to reveal anything. Tad asked why Jesse did not bring Adam to the station for questioning, since he owned the car that was suspected in the hit and run. Jesse divulged that Adam bought the car for Colby. Tad realized that Colby was the suspect, not Adam. Tad looked devastated. Jesse explained that Cassandra, Dre, and Pete, Tad's half-brother, might also be involved. Jesse was stressed out over the case because the suspects had very high profile parents. Jesse then revealed that he had an undercover cop watching the teenagers. Tad was motivated to find evidence to prove that the teenagers were innocent. Jesse was, as well. Tad suggested that they interrogate Adam. Jesse explained that he did already and that Krystal corroborated Adam's story about the car being stolen. Tad looked shocked and wondered why Krystal did not mention anything to him.

Jesse and Tad discussed how Angie might react to the news that Cassandra was involved in the Novak murder. Jesse said that Angie was under enough stress with Frankie. Tad inquired what Jesse meant by that. Jesse explained that Frankie was attempting to help a prostitute. Tad urged Jesse to tell Angie the truth about Cassandra's possible role in the crime. Tad felt that Angie deserved to be kept in the loop.

Adam went to see Krystal at her home. Adam asked if Krystal told anyone about Colby's part in the hit and run. Krystal said that she kept the secret. Still, she wanted to tell Tad the truth. Adam was agitated and insisted that if Tad found out, Colby would end up in jail. Krystal thought that Tad could help Colby. Adam then realized that Tad was probably working with Jesse on the case. Adam implored Krystal to find out information on the case. She refused to spy on her husband.

Adam brought up the kiss that he and Krystal had shared. Krystal claimed that she was distraught over Babe's kidnapping and had a "weak moment" as a result. Adam affirmed that it was more than that. He told her to admit that she still felt a "pull" towards him. They moved closer to each other and he touched her cheek. She admitted that they had a connection, but she noted that she was married to Tad. Just then, Tad entered. He looked annoyed when he saw Adam and Krystal together. Adam left. Tad asked why Krystal did not tell him about Colby. Tad accused her of lying to him. Krystal claimed that she did not lie to him.

JR went to see Zach at Cambias. JR knew that Zach was a suspect in Richie's death. He offered to be Zach's alibi, since Zach helped him with an alibi when he kidnapped Richie. Zach thanked JR for the offer and then asked why he was really there. JR divulged that he wanted to take over Chandler Enterprises. Zach laughed about JR trying to steal Adam's company. JR said that if he and Zach teamed up, they could ruin Adam. Zach did not think that JR had it in him to run a company. JR reminded Zach that he ran Chandler when Adam was in the asylum. Zach admitted that JR had a good run, but he was still skeptical that JR could be successful in the long term. JR declared that he would do whatever it took to get Chandler. JR then revealed that he came up with a plan. Zach laughed again and stated that JR's plans never worked. JR was sure that his plan would be a winner. Zach said that he was uninterested in working with JR. JR affirmed that he would be victorious and urged Zach to reconsider.

Zach called an unidentified person. Zach said to prepare for a war.

Erica went to a suite at the yacht club. Jack called her. She said that she needed some "alone time." After she hung up, she saw flowers that Jack sent her. She smiled and smelled the bouquet. She proceeded to take a bubble bath, get a massage and a manicure, and order everything on the room service menu. She gave a toast to herself and to her freedom. She noted that she could have anything she wanted, now that she was released from prison.

Samuel was conversing with his political advisor. The advisor strongly urged Samuel to stay away from Erica. The advisor felt that Erica could lose the election for Samuel. Samuel affirmed that he would not hide his relationship with Erica.

Opal saw Samuel and introduced herself as Erica's dearest friend. She thanked him for getting Erica out of jail early. Samuel stated that Erica's hard work got her an early release. Opal divulged that she knew about the kiss that Erica and Samuel shared. Opal warned Samuel not to get involved with Erica. Opal explained that Erica and Jack were "soul mates."

Erica heard a knock on her door and assumed it was Jack. She was stunned to see Samuel at her doorstep."

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