Nick's brought to the interrogation room yet again - and told that Pomerance and Chance want to see him. Tell them NO DEAL! Nick barks as the officer exits.
Also at the station, Chance finishes installing new software - within the hour, he should be able to retrieve messages from the damaged cell phone. Newman's in interrogation room 3 - good work, Pomerance praises. Yes, Chance knows what to do. But first, he needs to call Chloe (to say he'll be a while). S'OK - she's got her hands full with Amber and Eric. One of the officers racing out reports there's been shots fired at the old amusement park.
Chloe ends her call to update Amber about gun shots at the old park. Hmm - that's where Kevin went looking for Jana. Enter Daniel - he never made it out of the driveway. Murphy called - they're all at the hospital with Jana - and it doesn't sound too good.
Kevin follows Jana's gurney down GCM's hallway. Let the doctor's do their thing - she's in good hands, the Murphy's pull him aside. But where the hell are Mike and Lauren? Kevin frets.
Gun aimed, Lauren's in a state of shock - sure that Sarah will find a way out of prison. It's over, Mike repeats - it ends here and now. You're right, Lauren agrees - as she starts firing. No! Mike shrieks - hitting the ground amidst a rainfall of shattered mirror. Stop shooting! The bullets are ricocheting! Mike wails (covering his head in the fetal position).
As the shooting stops, Mike crawls over to see that Phyllis is OK (but her gun's gone). Accompanied by dramatic music, Mike cautiously searches for Sarah - while Phyllis hobbles about on her crutches (only to come face to face with Sarah (with the gun Phyllis was thoughtful enough to bring for her). Mike slowly approaches Lauren - don't shoot. Karma's a bitch, Lauren states - her gun aimed at Sarah (who's gun is aimed at Phyllis).
Chloe and the Romalotti's have now joined Kevin and the Murphy's - and are updated on Sarah - and Ryder and Daisy being Sheila's twins - they've been keeping Jana for weeks - in a filthy, dark, disgusting cage, Kevin seethes. Rescued, Jana started having convulsions. Thank heavens for Murphy's piloting skills, Kay chimes in. They then report how Sarah kidnapped (and impersonated Lauren. It wasn't Lauren that Amber spoke to last night. Kevin adds that Daisy and Ryder are Tom's kids (and therefore his family too) - which makes him want to puke. Hopefully all are found and locked away for good (though Kevin prefers police dogs ripping them to shreds - they can rot in hell).
Chloe calls to update Chance on Jana's condition - can he help find Daisy and Ryder Callahan? They're at the abandoned park. Sorry - Pomerance needs him - but officers are out there now. Chance can at least call to keep Chloe updated. Love you - stay safe ~click~
Seeing Chance peeking in at him - then quickly moving on, Nick shouts out - why are you doing this!? Huh? What do you want from me!?
Rolling Sarah over, Phyllis sees a large gash on her forearm - then flashes back to seeing the same injury when Sarah was attacking her through the closet door. Mike - this is Sarah - she's been shot - it's the woman who tried to kill me, Phyllis calls out. Hearing the news, Lauren drops the gun - as Mike hugs her.
Hovering above the barely conscious Sarah, Phyllis declares her 'truly evil'. That's ... because ... you ... lack ... imagination, Sarah manages to whisper weakly. Daisy ... Ryder ... (she may not see them again - but Lauren will, Sarah warns). In one another's arms, the Baldwin's watch Sarah take her last few raspy breaths. Mike KNEW he had to protect Fenmore - he's fine. Thank God, Lauren sighs. Having heard them use the code word 'karma', Lauren asks where Jana is - then must get to the hospital. The trio then leave Sarah laying dead on the ground - moving slowly over the broken glass.
With the rest gathered on and about the waiting area sofa, Kevin rants - why haven't they heard anything from the doctors?! And when an emotional Amber clip clops out, Daniel follows to offer tissue. No - she's not OK - she was alone with Sarah last night - oh, how could they have left Fen alone with her? Fen's with Gloria - the security in that building's 'fantastic', Daniel assures - he's fine. Mike then arrives - with OUR Lauren (who's hugged by Kevin and Kay). She'll give them details when she can collect her thoughts - Sarah's dead - Daisy and Ryder got away. Surprised to hear Phyllis is down the hall being checked out (and that Sarah tried to kill her), Daniel heads for room 640. In her bed, Phyllis flashes back to her ordeal - as Daniel races in to hug her.
Back in the lounge, Lauren explains that she lead Sarah to the Funhouse - to give him and Jana a chance to escape. Kevin doesn't care about Daisy and Ryder right now - only his wife. On cue, the doctor appears (to be grilled by an anxious Kevin).
The crowd is told Jana had a brain hemorage - an aneurysm. If she hadn't been brought in by helicopter, there'd be nothing they could do. Now - an MRI - Jana's conscious but sedated (and must remain calm). Phyllis hobbles in with Daniel - the bullet grazed her cast. She'd rather stay with them - than go back to the empty house (where Sarah tried to murder her - for unknown reasons). Because Sarah died with HER face? Phyllis thinks there's more. Daniel tells Kevin he's taking his Mom home - then he'll be back. After some talk of Sarah posing as Lauren, she's surprised to hear Deacon's son is in GC - did Amber know that Sarah is the 'dragon lady' who threatened Eric's life? The Murphy's offer Kevin prayers and any medical help or equipment Jana might need. That young man has character, Kay then tells Chloe (who's amazed at how well Kevin's holding it together). And now Chloe's off to the station - to see if Chance knows anything about Daisy and Ryder.
By the time Chance finally enters the interrogation room, Nick's pissed at being held there for over an hour by himself. He refuses to answer any questions without his lawyer present. That's fine - Chance will do the talking - and he's sure Nick will be interested in what he has to say.
Back at GCM, Kevin's bought a pack of tarot cards - they remind him of Jana (and might cheer her up when he gets to see her). Kevin doesn't think Daisy's dangerous - without Ryder and Sarah. Mike thinks she might be more dangerous - she has nothing to lose.
In the lounge, Lauren now thinks Sarah killed Ray Alkens - Sarah was the one who threatened Eric's life (and was getting back at Amber and Phyllis by sending Daniel to jail for Ray's murder). Oh God - Amber told Sarah where Eric's hiding out. Sarah might be dead - but all of our lives could be in danger if Daisy and Ryder find out Eric's not in Furnace Creek (and is at Mrs C's)!
Chloe arrives at the station with a large bag of take out for Chance (who asks how Jana's doing). He then reports that Daisy and Ryder got away (though cops are posted at the bus station etc). Pomerance takes Chance aside - Nick Newman been dealt with? Yes - Chance took care of it. His wife's gonna be in for quite a surprise, Pomerance grins (as does Chance).
Daniel leads Phyllis past the bales of hay at her front door. She's glad he didn't come earlier (as Sarah could have killed him) - but where WAS he? Daniel flashes back to Daisy molesting him - um - he got distracted. OMG - someone's in there! Phyllis hears a noise. Ignoring his Mom's protests, Daniel barges through the front door - where both are surprised to find Nick straightening up the place. What happened here? Did someone break in? he wonders. Phyllis will explain it all later - and is thrilled to hear Nick's been released (his charges dropped). As the Newman's hug, Daniel quietly slips out.
Phyllis updates Nick on her 'nightmare' - Sarah's dead - we'll never know her motive. Nick's now angry that he wasn't there to protect his wife from a maniac (thanks to the DA's games). It's over, Phyllis reminds - it's done. Her kids are still out there, Nick frets - we need more security, bodyguards. No - tonight, Phyllis just needs her husband ~kiss~
Amber worries Eric might be in danger - from Sarah's kids. The Murphy's reassures - Daisy and Ryder must know the cops are looking for them (but will drive Amber home anyway). You're leaving? Daniel reappears to sound disappointed. As the Murphy's give them privacy, Amber stresses the need to make sure Eric's OK. Daniel understands - Daisy drugged him so they could kill his Mom - they're dangerous - go. Amber thanks him for understanding (and leaves). Mike and Lauren discuss the ordeal - how Lauren was strong for Jana - and now, Lauren can lean on Mike ~kiss~ Lauren can't wait to shower - sleep in a real bed (with Mike and Fen). Mike reports that Fen KNEW all along that woman wasn't his mother. Lauren will be here for Jana and Kevin - but can't wait to see her son ~hug~
Kevin holds the unconscious Jana's hand - I'm here. Jana obediently opens her eyes. Don't try and talk - just rest, Kevin rambles on - she's home - safe - Sarah's dead - Daisy and Ryder are long gone. Her head bandaged, Jana's face is blank.
Thanks for stopping, Ryder hops into a car - and is surprised to see the driver is Daisy. You really thought you'd get rid of me that easily? Daisy scolds him for being stupid - why, without her, he'll be caught by the cops. Ryder will take his chances. No - they stick together - the way it's always been. Fine - but Ryder wants to leave GC for good. No - I'll be back - someday, Daisy vows - it's what Mom would want.
At the station, Chance is frustrated by his laptop's software giving error messages. Quit your anti virus program - right there, Chloe instructs. You can repay me at home, Chloe's stopping by the hospital on her way home. Chance now gets back to his laptop - one hand in a latex glove, he has a headset on - as he listens. This is Adam Newman - they have me trapped in the basement of the Athletic Club - 'they' being my 'loving family' won't let me out alive.
Nick ends a call with Mike - Jana's stable - Kevin's with her - everyone's optimistic. The Newman's are to stay home - good thing, cause Phyllis is exhausted. Tomorrow, Nick will make a huge breakfast - spend the day with his two girls. Maybe Mike can get the charges dropped against Nick's Dad too. But now - it's time for sex. Phyllis doesn't seem so exhausted after all.
Kevin continues to babble to Jana - who still looks blankly at him. And as Kevin talks of everyone telling him to move on etc etc ...... scenes of everyone involved - the Murphy's and Amber arrive home - where Amber hugs Eric .... Alone, Daniel glumly fiddles with his ring .... We're linked - I can't explain it, Kevin continues (to which the Newman's are making out) ... Kevin talks of him and Jana being two misfit toys - stuck together for all eternity (as Daisy and Ryder drive into the night) .... Mike leads Lauren down the hospital hallway, her eyes closed - she opens then (and is overjoyed to be hugging Fen) as Glo embraces Mike ... Back to Kevin - he doesn't know what will happen tomorrow - but now that he has Jana back, he'll never let her out of his sight again. Jana continues to blink ... In the hallway, Glo's delighted - Lauren's back - and now, she's off to see Kevin. Mom's all better, Mike confirms to Fen - she's perfect. And he's a perfect son. Aww - it's a tiny Baldwin group hug.
Next: We gotta leave tonight! Amber wails. Are you serious right now? Daniel scowls. Please say you'll come with me, Amber pleads .... Patty pets the cat - Jack thinks he can outsmart me .... The woman I married is not Emily, Jack stuns Paul - she's Patty.
My Thoughts: So, what exactly killed Sarah? One of those bullets Mike yelped about ricocheting around? There wasn't any blood around her - and no one bothered to check her pulse (that said - she sure looked dead) ... I get that the exhausted Jana shouldn't exert herself - but with Kevin delivering such a long soliloquy, doesn't he find it the least bit odd that she hasn't said one word - nor has she even made eye contact with Kevin. I'm guessing her first words will be something to the effect of 'who the bloody hell are you'? Or maybe she won't even have that dreadful accent anymore ... Oh great - Daisy will be back - wonder who'll she come back looking like - and what she'll use to poison Lauren with next time? Poisoned necklace - check - wallpaper toxins - check .... How exactly does Chloe have her 'hands full' at the mausoleum - with Eric and Amber? If she's that busy, how did she manage to answer the phone on it's first ring? ... Amber marches into the mausoleum's living room like she owns the place - who called? Hello - you're an uninvited, freeloading GUEST - as the call wasn't for you, it's none of your business who it was. Amber's gonna have HER hands full - if she plans to question every call made to a place where at least a dozen people reside ... Then, Amber has the nerve to comment that Chance's call 'didn't take long' - Chance is a no nonsense guy - he does everything quickly and efficiently (no pun intended). Stay safe, Chloe ends her call. You too, Chance replies huh? What danger is Chloe in? bad vending machine snacks? .... When will someone notice the large water stain Amber managed to cause within her first 24 hours at the mausoleum - spilling water yesterday, she used her hand to scoop it onto the floor - not even bothering to grab a towel and attempting to mop it up off the expensive wood antique desk .... Daniel didn't even make it out of the driveway (before getting the Murphy's call)? How long was he sitting in his car? ... How does Kevin know that Jana's cage was filthy and dark? He found her after she escaped it - or did she take him back for a tour? Or maybe when Kevin said - I was holding her.. she was 'really weak' .... he meant she was 'really smelly' (and maybe THAT'S the real reason Kevin 'wants to puke' .... Since when is Detective Chancellor such a fan of the Fisher's - she a murderess - and he a pyromaniac bank robber .... Why is Chance stuck behind a desk - while the uniforms get to go chase real criminals at the old amusement park? You'd think he'd be more interested and involved in this case (as he took the effort to go with Kevin to Chicago looking for Jana) ... LOL@ Kay - thank heavens for Murphy's piloting skills - that's how we found Jana - flying all over the area in OUR helicopter (how did JC get these lines out with a straight face?) - is there a submarine parked at the mausoleum too? A Sherman tank? If Kay has a helicopter, why doesn't anyone ever use it? Chance could have taken Chloe up in it for their romantic 'first time'. Where's the helicopter parked now anyway? On the hospital's roof? Any octagenarian with chopper is allowed to land there? What about when someone crashes into the hospital? Why can't Murphy use his piloting skills some more - maybe fly around looking for Daisy and Ryder? ... Why is it taking the police so long to get to the park anyway? The officer responding to smoke got there a helluva lot quicker than the ones responding to gunfire. ... Love how Mike watches Phyllis struggle to get upright on her crutches - both he and Lauren gaping at her without offering so much as a hand up from the floor ..... Yes Phyllis - by all means - follow the doctor's orders go home and rest (which is the same advice the doctor's gave her when she initially injured her foot) - instead, Phyllis chose to hobble into the middle of a shootout (Summer can't have two parents in jail - but her having one in jail - the other shot, is A-OK) .... Phyllis is reluctant to go home - where she was 'almost murdered' - oh please - I've had neck massages more vigorous than Sarah's lame attempt to wring Phyllis' neck. Why she didn't clunk Phyllis in the head with the gun, I'll never know. And now Phyllis claims Sarah would have killed Daniel if he came by as planned? Please - if the gun wielding psycho can't even kill a crippled woman, she's no match for an able bodied man ... Never the less, if Phyllis is afraid of the tackhouse - or is traumatized, why not use this incident to finally get Nick to agree to moving off the ranch? The penthouse Phyllis OWNS has 'fantastic' security. Use your head Red .... Will the others residing on Newman property be told that their crackerjack security allowed yet another psycho to wander around at will? No doubt, JT will be huffing and puffing about another near murder on Newman property - and what a great Dad he is for rescuing Reed .... And where's Mac in all this? Is she too busy being the Ashby's incubator, to support her pal Kevin? .... Did Kevin stop by the apartment to pick up Jana's tarot cards? or do they sell them at the hospital's gift shop. And if bought to cheer Jana up, why didn't Kevin produce them at some point during his spiel? .... Presumably in a stolen car (as Ryder didn't recognize it) - why aren't he and Daisy making plans - as they DRIVE AWAY from the cops who are looking for them? Instead of chatting causally at the side of the road? ... Where are Lauren's priorities? A shower - then to bed - with Mike - and FEN? Um - couldn't she just settle for tucking the kid in? Reading him a story? Does Lauren not want some private time with Mike? Maybe ask if he had sex with the imposter?
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