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From: judyomega@aol.com (JudyOmega)
Subject: GH: Update Friday 4/17/98
Date: 22 Apr 1998 13:54:06 GMT

Soap trials... I hate 'em...  Especially when the proceedings and outcome
are *so* predictable.  Today, we have Tony's lawyer going for the
"temporary insanity" plea, against Tony's wishes, and on the stand,
it's Felicia and Robin vs Bobbie.  And when I'm not suffering through
the trial, I'm subjected to everyone *talking* about the
trial.... over and over and over again....

At Alexis' apartment, Alexis' answering machine has picked up a call
from Ned, who's welcoming her home.  Alexis runs to pick up the phone,
but Ned's already hung up.  Helena walks in and asks about Ned.  Alexis
says that he's no one important.

At the courtroom, Edward is gathering the Q's together, telling them
that they need to synchronize their stories, and that no one need
bring up that 'recent attempt to get Michael in the house.'  He and
Emily argue over semantics (she says 'kidnapping', he says 'extended
family childcare', tomato, tomahto...).

Robin enters and Emily asks if she's nervous and they chat about
testifying.  Bobbie and Dara enter and they talk about yesterday's
day in court and Bobbie restates her disbelief at Filly testifying
for Tony's character.

At the PC Grille, Jason and Carly are laughing at the poor state of
affairs at the hotel since the strike.  If Edward doesn't give in,
they say, they'll shut down the whole city.  They discuss the
trial and Tony's weak defense.  Carly's sure Tony'll be making license
plates for a long time, but Jason says that law is a business, and no
outcome is pre-ordained.

Meanwhile, Mac and Filly toast his reappointment as Police
Commisioner.  They chat about the trial and Filly leaves.

Jerry enters the Grille and makes approving noises about Filly's
physique and waxes rhapsodic about PC until Jax offers him
some of the Grille's Really Bad Coffee (apparently, the Q's
aren't the only ones who can't operate a coffee maker without
union help...).

Meanwhile, Jason and Carly rehash the trial *again*, and Carly
hopes Robin's testimony'll put Tony away...

Poppa and Jane Jacks enter with Brenda, and they exchange stares
with Jason.  Brenda asks Jason not to make things hard for Robin.
They sit at a separate table and chat about Brenda's quest for Jax.

At the trial, Reggie shows up with a picnic basket of
breakfast for the Q's, and Emily tells Robin about the exploding
microwave.

Mac and Filly enter and chat with Robin about his new job.  She
congratulates him.  Everyone assembles in the courtroom and Tony's
brought in.  Carly & Jason wish Robin luck:  "Crucify him..."  Carly
says to Robin.  "Just tell the truth"  Jason adds.

Filly testifies about how Tony decided to give Maxie BJ's heart, and
that was a heroic decision.  Dara insinuates that that was a sign that
Tony's not insane.

Robin takes the stand, and Dara asks the judge to regard Robin as
a hostile witness, bringing looks of surprize from those in the
courtroom...

Back at Alexis':  Helena asks about the kidnapping trial and asks
if Alexis knows Tony.  Alexis says Tony had wanted her to represent
him in a custody hearing back when he thought the baby was his.  Helena
admires the way Tony took matters into his own hands.  Alexis reminds
her that Tony could get 40 years in prison for kidnapping.  "I hope not..."
says Helena as it would be a waste of good talent.  Helena thanks
Alexis for picking up her trunk in Greece and then tells her that
Lucky Spencer is working for her now and he will pick it up.

At the trial, Robin testifies that Tony wasn't thinking straight and
didn't mean to hurt anyone; (she continues talking over Dara's
objections...) and that he tried to 'save' Michael because he had lost
BJ.  The courtroom reacts, and the judge calls for order.  The judge
warns Robin that she's close to contempt.  Dara has no further
questions.  Ms Huston (Tony's lawyer) asks Robin if Tony was
emotionally distraught and Robin agrees that he was.  Tony
is clearly not pleased with Huston's line of questioning.  Robin's
testimony ends...

Outside the courtroom, Justus asks Taggert to give a note to Dara.
"Do it yourself", he replies.  Justus asks if Taggert wants to see
Tony behind bars or not. Taggert takes the note and delivers it as
Dara calls Bobbie to the stand.

Back at the grille, the Jacks parents agree that Jax belongs with
Brenda and Poppa knows what to do:  leave town so as not to
interfere.

Jerry and Jax (at a different table) discuss Jason.   Jerry advises
negotiation.  Jax won't compromise.  Jerry says that Jax hates
Jason because of Brenda.  Jax denies it, but says he'll never give
in to the strikers...

At the courthouse, Helena accosts Robin in the hall and asks about
her testimony.  Brenda walks in and Robin leaves without
answering Helena.

Bobbie testifies that she's afraid of Tony because he was ready
to steal Lucas too.  She goes on to say that Robin could've died
from the pneumonia and that Robin is deceiving herself.  Bobbie
says she lost BJ too but not every parent that loses a child becomes
a kidnapper and then proceeds to rant on and on about how Tony
has no right to use BJ as an excuse until Tony's lawyer objects.
"Finally," Tony says (as do I...).  Dara is finished questioning
Bobbie and Ms Huston asks if Tony had ever shown signs of
becoming a kidnapper prior to that incident.  Bobbie says "no".
Tony is not happy that his lawyer is obviously pursuing an
insanity defense and the trial is over for the day.

When Tony is being led out, Helena reminds Tony that "she's still here".
"Get me out of here,"  he replies.  Helena calls Alexis on her
cellphone and tells her to get Tony off.

Filly and Robin exchange encouraging words.  Robin apologizes to Mac,
who says her testimony was okay, as long as it's the truth.

Further down the hall, the Q's discuss suing Tony if he gets off, while
Alan goes off to take a pill.  Taggert sees him and sarcastically
offers him water.

Bobbie and Monica exchange supportive comments and Monica
thanks Bobbie for her testimony.

Back at the Grille, Poppa Jacks asks Jerry about the shooting and that
he knows Jerry was really gunning for Jason.  Jerry says Jax
has no idea that was real agenda and if Jax stands in his way,
he'll deal with him.  "How?" says Jax, who's returned to the room...

At the courtroom, Dara and Justus flirt briefly.  Justus then tells
Jason that Robin really hurt the case against Tony.  Carly accosts
Robin and asks her why she did it....

end of update...

-Judy (The Cranky Half of the Twin Updaters of Different Fridays <g>)