EPISODE 35: MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010

Episode 35 – Monday, December 27, 2010

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Scene 1

At the Courthouse, Mackenzie Browning has taken the stand to support her boyfriend JT Hellstrom’s quest for custody of his son Reed. JT’s lawyer Alex Perez is about to begin questioning her.

“Miss Browning, let me start with the question that’s on everyone’s mind: You’re expecting…,” Alex points out the obvious. “Well, yes and no,” Mackenzie attempts to clarify, “I’m serving as a surrogate mother… the twins are due in a few weeks.” “So it would be a fair statement to say that you enjoy being around children?” Alex follows up. “Oh, yes. Children bring me lots of joy,” Mackenzie answers. “So even when they’re not your biological children, you treat them as if they’re your own. You take care of them, you nurture them. You love them…,” Alex makes her point, “And that’s how you treat Mr. Hellstrom’s son?” “Yes,” Mackenzie says, “I know I’m not his real mother, but I am there for him when she isn’t…”

Scene 2

Jana Hawkes Fisher is alone in her apartment. Her estranged husband Kevin is away on a business trip and Jana can’t thinking about the kiss she received from Scott Grainger, Jr.

“What’s that one?” Jana had asked, pointing to an orange-colored fruit in Scott’s fruit bowl. “Cantaloupe,” Scott answered, “It’s got a very strong taste…” “The old Jana probably wouldn’t have liked that,” Jana admitted, “But my preferences have changed since the aneurism. I don’t like the same things anymore. I like things that are strong.” Scott smiled. “Well, then here… try it,” he encouraged her. Jana took a bite of the piece of cantaloupe. “Mmm, delicious,” she decided. “You, um, have some on your lip,” Scott informed her as he wipes her mouth with a napkin. “Did you get it?” Jana had asked. As they stared into each other’s eyes, Scott had suddenly leaned in and kissed Jana. She had kissed him back.

Jana picks up the photo of her wedding to Kevin and stares at it, trying to find a memory as vivid and meaningful as the one she had shared with Scott. Nothing comes to mind. “Damn it! Why can’t I remember!” Jana shouts. She slams the picture down on the table, shattering the glass picture frame.

Scene 3

Back at the Courthouse, Michael begins cross-examining Mackenzie. “Miss Browning, how would you describe your relationship with Mr. Hellstrom?” he inquires. “Very loving, supportive…,” Mackenzie says, “We have a ling history together. We understand each other. We complement one another well. We’re a good fit.” “Mmhmm,” Michael nods. “We’ve talked about moving in together,” Mackenzie adds. “You’ve lived together before, haven’t you?” Michael asks. “Yes, we did,” Mackenzie confirms, “There was a time many years ago where I was pregnant and we shared a loft together, yes.” Michael takes a step forward. “So, as a matter of fact, you’ve tried this whole ‘playing House’ thing before, and how did it work out?” he demands. Mackenzie hesitates. “I had a miscarriage and we decided to end things,” she explains. “Because of the miscarriage?” Michael prompts her to expand. “Because I wasn’t ready to be totally committed to him at the time,” Mackenzie admits. “But you are now?” Michael questions. “Yes,” Mackenzie states.

“Okay, but at the time, you and Mr. Hellstrom went your separate ways… and Mr. Hellstrom went on to marry Ms. Newman and have the child whose custody is in dispute today,” Michael narrates. “Right,” Mackenzie confirms.

“So what if you and Mr. Hellstrom were to continue your relationship, move in together, and again, you decided that you weren’t ready to totally commit to him?” Michael asks, “What would happen then, Miss Browning, because this time, and I say this with deepest sympathies for your previous loss, there’s a child in the picture…” “I just told you that that wouldn’t happen,” Mackenzie insists. “But how can you be sure?” Michael presses, “Haven’t you done this before?” “Done what?” Mackenzie retorts. “Objection!” Alex shouts, “Mr. Baldwin is badgering the witness!” “Mr. Baldwin,” the judge begins, “If you have a point, make it.”

Michael nods. “Alright,” he says, “Do you have commitment issues, Miss Browning?” “Your Honor!” Alex shouts again. “I’ll allow it,” the judge tells Alex, “I want to hear her response.” “Shall I repeat the question?” Michael asks Mackenzie. “No,” Mackenzie says, “Um… you might say that I’ve had some problems with commitments in the past, but that’s only because I knew it wasn’t right for me at the time.” “But, this time, being with Mr. Hellstrom is right for you?” Michael clarifies. “Yes,” Mackenzie replies.

Scene 4

Jana is trying to clean up the glass from the picture frame when there is a knock on the door. “Come in!” Jana shouts, unaware that it’s Scott at the door. “I’m sorry,” he apologizes, “but I don’t think I can stay away…” Jana doesn’t speak.

“Your picture,” Scott says, noticing the shattered frame on the wedding photo. “I didn’t do it on purpose,” Jana states, “It was an accident…” “Here, let me get it for you,” Scott volunteers. He bends down to pick up the glass. “No, I think you better…,” Jana begins, but she’s cut off by Scott. “Ow,” he exclaims, having cut his finger on a shard of glass.

“Here… give me your hand,” Jana offers. “No, it’s okay,” Scott tells her. Jana grabs his hand.

Scene 5

Devon Hamilton Winters is at Indigo, his adoptive father’s nightclub. He’s on the phone with someone. “Neil, I told you. Roxy and I have everything covered for tonight,” he assures the caller, who is evidently Neil Winters, the owner of Indigo. “You have a meeting and then you’re gonna be at Lily’s… You already told me all of this… Mmhmmm… Yeah, you appreciate it. Short notice… I know. ” Devon takes a moment to look around the club, which is filled with patrons. “Yeah, actually, you know, I’m kinda glad that you asked me to run the place tonight. I’ve forgotten how much I enjoy Indigo.” He hangs up the phone. “Yeah, I could definitely get used to this…,” he whispers aloud.

Scene 6

Michael paces around the courtroom for a few moments. “Let’s go back to the first time that you and Mr. Hellstrom broke up,” he finally says. He’s building towards a big reveal. “While Mr. Hellstrom was married to Ms. Newman, where did you go?” Michael asks. “To Darfur,” Mackenzie answers. “To Darfur?” Michael reacts, “That’s a long way to go to escape from your problems…” “I wasn’t escaping from my problems,” Mackenzie tells him, “I was doing relief work.” “But at some point, you ran into a former high school classmate, by some happenstance, who also happened to be doing relief work in Darfur,” Michael says, “Isn’t that correct?” “Yes,” Mackenzie confirms. “What happened?” Michael probes. “We got engaged, and we were planning to move to Washington, DC,” Mackenzie admits. “And yet here you are, pregnant, unmarried, still in Genoa City, and dating Mr. Hellstrom,” Michael states, “so how did that happen?” “I broke off the engagement,” Mackenzie reveals. “You did?” Michael clarifies. “Yes,” Mackenzie repeats. “Because it wasn’t, as you said, ‘right’?” Michael demands. “Yes,” Mackenzie nods.

Michael continues to pace. “How do you know what’s ‘right’?” he suddenly asks. “Did you think you would back out of the engagement when you accepted his proposal? Because it seems to me, since you said yes, you must have thought at the time, that that was ‘right’ for you?” “I suppose so,” Mackenzie contends, “but that was just one time…”

“Oh, no, Miss Browning. If only it were just one time…,” Michael continues to make his point, “You left town when your ever-so-brief marriage to Billy didn’t work out,” Michael reminds her, “You came back. You bought Crimson Lights Coffee House. How long after was it that you took off yet again?” “Your Honor, Mr. Baldwin is still badgering the witness!” Alex insists. “Mr. Baldwin, you’re treading on thin ice here,” the judge reprimands him. “I promise, Your Honor, I have a point to make,” Michael insists. He turns back to Mackenzie.

Scene 7

Jana bandages Scott’s finger. “There… good as knew,” she says, “Now, I’d like you to leave.” “Before I go, there’s something I came to tell you,” Scott informs her, “Something I need to make clear. About how I feel about you…” “You already told me how you feel…,” Jana replies, “and to be honest, I’m just confused about the whole thing. I can’t tell you what I feel right now because I’m not sure what I feel. I think, I just need some more time. Can you give me some space?” “Yes,” Scott agrees, “I think so. I mean, it’ll be hard, but if that’s what you need, I’ll try.”

Scene 8

Michael continues to cross-examine Mackenzie. “Miss Browning, after you broke off the engagement to your classmate in Darfur, you started dating another high school classmate. That you had previously married,” Michael says, “Is that accurate?” “We were only married a few hours because we were given false information that we were related to each other, but yes,” Mackenzie answers. “And what happened to that relationship on the second go-around?” Michael inquires. “We broke up,” Mackenzie reveals. “Because it wasn’t ‘right’ again?” Michael probes. “No, because he didn’t agree with my wanting to be a surrogate,” Mackenzie responds.

Alex interrupts again. “How is any of this relevant to the proceedings at hand?” she demands. “Mr. Baldwin…?” the judge urges Michael to answer, “I’m growing tired of this line of questioning myself.” Michael sighs. “Don’t you see where I’m going with this, Your Honor? There is a list a mile long of instances where Miss Browning has proven non-committal and unstable. This is a predictable pattern with her. I fear for the well-being of the child if he is placed permanently with Mr. Hellstrom and Miss Browning is allowed to continue to develop a maternal relationship with him.” “That’s ridiculous!” Mackenzie interjects. “Is it?” Michael questions, “can you honestly tell me that you are 100% committed to helping raise Mr. Hellstrom’s child when every indication from your past suggests that you just take on some responsibility to feel better about yourself, and then after you’re finished, you take off and move on to the next best thing.” “It’s not like that at all!” Mackenzie shouts. “I think what you’ve already said speaks very differently,” Michael concludes, “That’s all, Your Honor.”

As Mackenzie steps down from the stand, a tear rolls down her cheek and she’s in pain, although she’s trying to hide it…

Scene 9

The custody hearing continues. Victoria, Michael, Victor, Nikki, Phyllis, Abby, JT, Alex, Mackenzie, and Roseanne are all present. “Ms. Perez, call your next witness,” the judge instructs. “That’s all,” Alex informs him, “I have no other witnesses.” “Very well,” the judge nods his head, “Mr. Baldwin, you may begin to question your witnesses.” “Your Honor, I would like to call Victoria Newman to the stand,” Michael announces.

Victoria takes the stand. “Please raise your right hand,” the bailiff orders, “Do you solemnly swear that the evidence that you’re about to give in this cause, in this courtroom, will be the whole truth and nothing but the truth?” “I do,” Victoria agrees. “Be seated,” the bailiff instructs…

Scene 10

At the Courthouse, Michael begins to interrogate Victoria. “Miss Newman, why don’t you start by telling the court about your living arrangements,” he says, “Where do you currently reside?” “Um, at the Newman Ranch,” Victoria answers, “421 Larkspur Trail.” “A ranch… so this is a large property?” Michael probes. “It’s a very large property,” Victoria elaborates, “There’s my parents, Victor and Nikki Newman. They live in the main house, and my younger sister, Abby, my former sister-in-law Sharon, my nephew Noah and my niece Faith, all live there too. Then there’s my brother Nicholas Newman and his family: his wife Phyllis and his daughter Summer. They live in the Tack House on the same property.” “So when he’s with you, your son is surrounded by love from a large extended family,” Michael summarizes. “Exactly,” Victoria confirms, “They all adore him and he loves spending time with his grandparents, his uncle and aunts, and especially his cousins Noah, Faith, and Summer.”

Scene 11

After leaving Jana’s, Scott goes to Indigo for a drink. Devon is behind the bar. “Bourbon,” Scott orders. “Long day?” Devon makes conversation. “Bad day,” Scott clarifies. “You new in town?” Devon inquires, “I haven’t seen you around before…” “This is my first time in here,” Scott admits, “I came back this summer. My mom lives here: Lauren Fenmore.” “Oh, you’re Lauren’s son? Scott, right?” Devon realizes, “I’ve heard about you. We travel in the same circles… Hey, maybe you’ve met my girlfriend? She works at your mom’s boutique…” Just as Devon is saying that, Roxanne Porter arrives at Indigo. “And there she is now…,” Devon announces. Scott turns around and he and Roxanne make eye contact.

Scene 12

Michael continues to question Victoria. “I want to point out what the plaintiff has so conveniently left out. In her opening statement, Counsel claimed that Mr. Hellstrom has always been the child’s primary caregiver,” he recaps, “Ms. Newman, is it true that you were quote-unquote ‘absent’ from the beginning of your child’s life?” Victoria hesitates. “Yes,” she confesses. “Why don’t you tell the courts why that is,” Michael suggests. “I suffered a head injury during the Clear Springs Explosion. It left me comatose for months, all while I was still pregnant with Re— my son.” “And there was a time when the situation became so dire that the doctors wanted to deliver your son prematurely in order to save your life,” Michael announces, “Isn’t that right?” “Yes,” Victoria nods.

“Your Honor, this is hearsay,” Alex interrupts, “Miss Newman was in a coma, so how could she know the exact extent of the conversations?” “I’ll take that into consideration,” the judge clarifies, “Mr. Baldwin, continue…”

“Ms. Newman’s mother is prepared to testify that her daughter would have wanted her baby’s life to be saved before her own, while it was in fact Mr. Hellstrom’s wish to save Ms. Newman instead of their baby.” “Objection!” Alex shouts again, “Can the defendant’s mother read minds. How can she say for certain what her daughter would have wanted?” “Because my mother knows me!” Victoria insists, “She knew that I would have wanted my baby’s life to be saved before my own, that I would do anything to protect my child, including give my own life!” “Mr. Baldwin, control your client!” the judge orders. “I’m sorry, Your Honor,” Michael apologizes, “Let me finish up here… so Ms. Newman, your absence from your son’s life after his birth was due to a coma, not because you were a bad mother… and you’ve taken an active role in the raising of your son ever since you’ve been healthy?” “Of course,” Victoria states, “I mean, I’ve missed days or even weeks sometimes because of business trips, but so has his father. I don’t think that makes either of us an irresponsible parent. I have been and always will be devoted to my son and nothing is going to change that.” “That’ll be all, Your Honor,” Michael says.

Scene 13

As Devon leaves to serve other customers, Roxanne stays behind for a moment. Scott attempts to talk to her. “So how’s everything going?” Scott whispers to Roxanne. “I can’t really talk to you right now…,” Roxanne tries to push him away. “Why not?” Scott asks. “Devon!” Roxanne states the obvious, “He knows about us… well, not us, not that it was you, but that I cheated on him…” “Things seem to be okay between you two,” Scott comments. “Yeah, well, for now,” Roxanne admits, “Devon seems to have forgiven me, but I don’t want him to get suspicious if he sees us talking to each other. The last thing I need is for him to find out who that it was you that I slept with. ‘Cause I don’t know how he’s react.”

Scene 14

Jana is cleaning up the last of the mess in the living room when her estranged husband Kevin Fisher returns home from a business trip.

“Kevin…?” Jana remarks in astonishment. “You surprised to see me?” Kevin asks, “You knew I was coming home today. Remember?” He sounds worried that Jana’s memory had somehow worsened. Jana laughs it off. “It just completely slipped my mind. That’s all,” she reassures him, “Nothing for you to be concerned about.”

“Where’s Scott?” Kevin inquires, realizing that his friend is not there. “I sent him home,” Jana admits. “What? Why?” Kevin reacts. “I needed some alone time…,” Jana says. She bends down to pick up the dustpan that the glass shards were swept into. “What happened here?” Kevin asks. “Just a little accident,” Jana tells him. Kevin notices the shattered picture frame. “We can fix it,” Jana assures him. Kevin hopes she’s talking about more than just the frame.

Scene 15

In the courtroom, Alex prepares to cross-examine Victoria. “Get ready for fireworks,” she whispers to JT as she stands up to approach the stand.

“Miss Newman, may I call you that?” Alex begins, closely calculating her question. “Yes,” Victoria agrees. It wasn’t what Victoria expected for her first question, and it throws her off-guard a little. “How many times have you been married?” Alex asks.

“Your Honor, now it’s my turn to object!” Michael calls out. “Judge, we are trying to establish fitness to raise a child here. Now if Mr. Baldwin is allowed to paint my client’s girlfriend as unstable, then I’m allowed to show that his client has a much longer history of instability.” “I agree,” the judge sides with Alex, “Proceed with your questioning.”

“Thank you, Your Honor,” Alex says, “But actually, let me rephrase the question: Miss Newman, how many times have you been divorced?” Victoria quietly breathes a sigh of relief since she can answer the latter question honestly. “Four times,” she admits. “And your relationship with Mr. Hellstrom is the only one that produced a child,” Alex states, “Is that right?” “I had a daughter, Eve, with my husband Cole, but she passed away,” Victoria clarifies. “So your son with Mr. Hellstrom is your only living child?” Alex asks. “Yes,” Victoria confirms. “So I can assume that your son is the most important man in your life then?” Alex inquires. “Yes,” Victoria says again. “Are you sure about that?” Alex questions, offering Victoria another chance to admit her marriage to Billy.

“My client has already answered the question loud and clear,” Michael interrupts. The judge nods. “Move on, Ms. Perez,” he instructs. “Okay, so it’s just the two of you, then?” Alex rephrases the question, “Just you and your son?”

“Please! If you’re trying to suggest that JT and Mackenzie can provide a stable family environment, which Victoria doesn’t have being single, you can save it,” Michael shouts, interrupting Alex’s speech again. “Counsellor, you’re out of line,” the judge reprimands him. “Actually, Your Honor, Mr. Baldwin brings up an interesting point,” Alex says, taking the opportunity that Michael just created for her to expose Victoria’s marriage to Billy Abbott, “No one said anything about Ms. Newman being single…” “Is Counsel suggesting that Ms. Newman isn’t single?” Michael demands. “Counsellor, get to the point,” the judge tells Alex. “That’s exactly what I’m saying, Your Honor,” Alex confirms. She’s starting directly at Victoria, who’s panicking inside.

Scene 16A

Back at the Fishers’ Apartment, Jana unexpectedly pulls Kevin into a kiss. “What did I do to deserve this?” Kevin asks, between kisses. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking while you were gone…,” Jana whispers. “Oh, yeah? And what have you decided?” Kevin asks with a smile. “I want you, Kevin…,” Jana announces, “Remind me how much you love me…” They kiss again.

“This isn’t the ‘Welcome Home’ I was expecting…,” Kevin tells Jana, “But I’m sure as hell not complaining…” He kisses her this time.

Scene 17A

Back at Indigo, Scott watches from the bar as Devon and Roxanne kiss. He turns back to his drink…

Scene 16B

Kevin and Jana are now in bed together, kissing passionately…

Scene 17B

Scott is still drinking alone at Indigo…

Scene 18

Meanwhile, back in the courtroom, Nikki and Victor watch as their daughter’s secret marriage is about to be exposed, a secret that could cost her custody of her son. “This isn’t going well. Victor, you have to do something,” Nikki quietly urges him. “Sweetheart, I will act when the time is right,” Victor whispers back. He’s waiting to see how Alex’s announcement plays out.

Nikki is not happy with that response. “You have been promising her since this started that you would help her regain custody of Reed,” she reminds him, “Victor, will you be able to come through for her, or not?”

In the next row back, Abby gets a text from Billy asking how the court case is going. She has a confused look on her face. She’s unsure why Billy is so interested.

Alex continues her speech: “Your Honor, Ms. Newman has been lying to the courts for months,” she reveals, “I would like to introduce, into evidence, a copy of her marriage certificate.” Victor, Michael, and JT are all shown with confused faces.

Ms. Newman, or should I say, Mrs. Abbott? You are married to Billy Abbott, isn’t that right?”


Next Time on The Young and The Restless

How will Alex’s revelation impact the custody proceedings? Will Nicholas be found? And what other surprises await those at the custody hearing.

The drama continues Monday, January 4, 2011!!

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