Monday, May 30th

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Good Grief
At the Abbott home, Jack looks deep into her eyes as he promises they'll find Daniel and explains to Phyllis that it would be a very bad idea for her to attend Cassie's funeral services. It would be a disaster. Phyllis makes a beeline to briefly confront Dru at the office: We have to talk. If Lily's with my son, she's in big trouble.....

As Ave Maria plays, Nick looks at the coffin - Brad hugs Nikki - mourners file in to pay their last respects: It all happened so fast, a dazed Nikki tells Kay (after telling NIck he should take his seat. Taking their seat. Liv and Neil wonder where Dru could be (Malcolm paid his respects earlier). Ester, Jill (who reports Larry's out of town). Paul, Chris, Bobby, Gina (who learns Brit's not feeling well), Mike, Lauren, Cassie's pal Ally are among the attendees. Brad gives Vikki some comforting words and a quick kiss on the cheek before taking a seat behind Ash (seated between Jack and John, she can't imagine how Sharon is coping).

Lily places a call to Daniel (who worries his Mom will check the bill and see her number). She just heard on the radio that he's now charged with vehicular homicide... Malcolm arrives soon after and guessing who she was talking to (and who she's going to meet), warns: There will be consequences - and not just for Daniel. Tell me where he is. I can't, Lily insists: I have to go. Malcolm thinks they're getting in over her head. No one will rest until justice is done. Nothing they can do to Daniel will bring Cassie back, Lily says as she storms out (with her big brown bag of sandwiches).

Blowing in to pick up the sympathy card she bought, Dru asks Malcolm point blank if Lily's helping Daniel. Phyllis thinks Lily's hiding her son. She's under a lot of pressure - don't get on her case. We both want what's best for our daughter, Malcolm says without exactly answering.

Vic takes the podium to address the pews of mourners: Even as a child, Cassie was blessed with a wisdom and maturity far beyond her years.... uncanny how she could read people. She smiled from her deathbed - as if to tell us it was all right to let go. Vic has never seen anyone - during their final hours - filled with such dignity and grace. May flights of angels see her to her final resting place. May God bless her. He kisses the closed casket and bows his head a moment.

Nikki's next: She recalls the last conversation she and Vic had with Cassie - in the hospital -remembering a wonderful night they went horseback riding together - the sky was lit up with stars - Cassie's face lit up - like a star - the memory was still so fresh and it filled her with joy. She loved the sky - the planets - the stars. She was, and is, a child of the the universe. She recalled it as a midsummer's night dream. We'll treasure that memory forever - she'll always be our shining star. Nikki asks all of them tonight, or any night - outside - look up at the sky - if you notice a star shining bright - notice it's beauty - please don't weep for Cassie instead, remember the love - and the joy that she gave each and every one of us. She would want it that way. Nikki places a hand on the coffin: my darling Cassie. I will never say good bye to you. I'll just say farewell, for now. My baby...I love you. I love you....

Sharon slowly makes her way to stand before the white casket and look into the crowd: I wondered what I might say today - so many thoughts and memories - jumbled in my head. I gave Cassie up for adoption - I was young and overwhelmed - I wanted to give her a better life. I thought about her every day. Then the most amazing thing happened - she was brought back into my life. I had a second chance. We were a family. Her life hadn't been easy - she asked me why I gave her up - and if I really wanted her. I vowed I'd never let her question if she was loved. I loved her with every fibre of my being - and then, that just wasn't enough. You can't just love your children. You have to protect them - I tried - I tried so hard - but I failed and now my daughter is gone. I'm so sorry, she says as she throws herself on the coffin - please forgive me..please forgive me...Nick goes to her.

He then delivers his eulogy: I met Cassie the year my son was born - she was 6. I remember thinking what it would be like to have this little girl in my life. I didn't know if I'd feel the same way about her as I did my son. I can't believe I ever questioned that. She was thrilled to be part of my family. We didn't share blood - but that was my little girl in every way that counted. She opened my heart in ways I didn't think possible. Every person in this room is a father, a mother, a son or daughter - those relationships we take for granted. Go home and give those you love hugs and kisses goodnight.... Phyllis (in a black hat and veil) slips in the back and takes a seat (behind Bobby). Nick spots her and is frozen - glaring in open contempt, he continues: I find it hard to accept that my little girl was only meant to be on this earth for 14 years. We were just beginning to see the woman she'd become. I'll never get to meet that woman - because there are people who are thoughtless - and kill our children. Vic turns - follows Nick's eyes - to see Phyllis. I'll thank God every day for the time I had with her - she brought so much to my life - and all those who loved her. She'll be missed each and every day. He kisses his hand and taps the the coffin lid - then marches over to confront Phyllis (who looks trapped and stands - horrified). I just wanted to express my sympathy - pay resects - I'm so sorry.... Get out! Nick snarls: Get out! I'm so sorry, Phyllis stammers as Jack hustles her out: let's go. Nick glares after her.

Coward of The County
Lily visits Daniel at the hideaway. You brought me enough food to last a week - thanks for taking good care of me, Daniel smiles: See my decor? They chuckle at his lone flower in a vase. You're thinking about Cassie, Lily guesses. How could I not? Daniel replies: Charges jumping up to murder.. I knew it was going to happen. Not like I don't deserve it - poor Cassie. When's the funeral? Right now, Lily informs him. Wow, Daniel blinks back tears: It's not right - I'm the one who should have died. It's my fault - and every one has to suffer because of MY mistake. They snuggle up, as Daniel tells her about this one poem that made him think. By Leslie Coolson - A Short Time To Live. Want to hear it? Lily suggests they light the candle and sit it next to the flower - since we can't be at the funeral. After Daniel lights the candle, they kneel in front of it and Daniel reads: But a short time to live.... Our little hour how swift it flies..How soon fleeting minute dies ....leaving us but a little while- to dream our dream ... to sing out song to pick the fruit... (flash over to a crying Noah placing Cassie's doll Cindy atop her coffin) .... Our little hour - how short it is.... Daniel is too overwhelmed by tears to continue. One thing Cassie: I will never forget - I promise you, he vows, as Lily hugs him.

Operation Heave Ho
Trailing into the Abbott home after Gloria, Kevin whines about his grumbling stomach. She's young and beautiful - and that body - did you see her prancing around in that skimpy outfit at the club?? Gloria frets (Kevin's expression indicates he did). I don't even know if John loves me anymore - we have to spook Geeta out of here - yesterday!

Let the show begin: I came in the door - put my purse down and heard strange voices - and then I hear them coming from the kitchen - I went in there and they sounded like they came from here, a worried sounding Gloria relays to Kevin (I've never seen you so worked up, he says). Geeta interrupts: the voices - what were they saying? It was garbled, Gloria answers. Could it have been the wind? Geeta asks hopefully (hands fondle the amulet around her neck). Stop it! Gloria insists: I don't want to talk about it any more. Kevin - come for a walk with me - I need some air. As they hurry out, Kevin can barely contain his laughter. Outside, Gloria asks her computer genius son to help her set something up to scare Geeta.

I feel so much better -you didn't hear anything did you? Gloria says when she returns (alone). Kevin's right - there must be a logical explanation for all this. I'm so sorry I upset you - forget everything I said. Geeta jumps when Gloria's cell rings. Hi honey, Gloria answers.Yes - thanks. I'm so much better. I'm headed back now.... thanks for checking in. I have such a wonderful son - he's so good to me. Geeta looks around - nervous.

My Thoughts
Today's show rates a 9.5... Not much one can say about a show like today's - heart wrenching scenes - with touching words from Vic, Nikki, Nick and Sharon. If Daniel was a sorry for the family as he claims - he'd give them closure and take whatever punishment society deems appropriate. ... Jack tells Phyllis to call him if she hears from Daniel - but let's hope he at least turned it off for the funeral... Speaking of which, why weren't ANY of Cassie's friends or teachers there? (except for Ally and Noah, the average age of the mourners was approximately 45 - it included the 3 of the richest folks in town - and 12 servants - noticeably absent, Millie, Alice and Grace Turner).

For those who were members of the message boards - and therefore, no doubt, a friend of 'Leafy's' - Amy Kay has created a very touching tribute. http://dump.grendosa.com/Leafy.wmv . Just added: my own eulogy or sorts. My thoughts: From the heart - Leafy.

Next: The Winters brothers are sweaty and towel clad in the sauna: Is that what you want? To lose your daughter over this? Malcolm asks.......In the Abbott home, a petrified Geeta hears voices: you shouldn't be here ... Still in his collared shirt, Nick punches the bag - I feel like I want to kill someone, he tells Vic.