document: John: What do you think is going on, Doc?
  Man: When did you start having trouble with your vision?
  John: Right after my son left. Everything looked blurry. My right eye went black. I couldn't see out of it.
  Man: What about now?
  John: Well, now everything seems fine. But it was pretty frightening.
  Man: Any other symptoms? Headache? Numbness?
  John: I had a headache earlier.
  Man: Any dizziness?
  John: No. What is it, Doc? I mean, please tell me there's nothing wrong with me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Gloria: I suppose we could let Gina handle the food. Or would that be too morbid?
  Ashley: Why would that be morbid?
  Gloria: Because Jack picked up all the food at the club the night John went to prison.
  Jack: You are the only person who would make that connection.
  Gloria: So does that mean you want Gina to handle the food?
  Jack: It means I think you're making too big a deal.
  Gloria: I think it's a special occasion, Jack.
  Jack: For family. Not for anyone else.
  Gloria: Then what about all about John's close friends? What about Katherine or Jill?
  Ashley: Well, those two, yeah, I'm sure.
  Gloria: Yes, I should hope so, you two. Come on! The governor is commuting John's sentence!
  Ashley: May be commuting. We haven't gotten any official word yet.
  Gloria: I refuse to think of anything but positive thoughts. Your father is coming home!
  Jack: Yes, and it would have to be low-key, because that's what Dad would want.
  Gloria: Why do you say that?
  Jack: I've known my father a lot longer than you have.
  Gloria: Oh, so what, Jack? He'd want all of his friends to be around here. Don't you think?
  Jack: You know what?
  Ashley: Okay, you're both right. If it happens, it is cause for celebration. And, yes, we should keep it small and private. Okay?
  Jack: Abbott residence. Yes. This is his son.
  Gloria: Who is that?
  Jack: What? When? We're on our way.
  Ashley: What happened, Jack?
  Jack: That was the warden's office. Dad has been taken to Memorial Hospital. Let's go.
  Ashley: Oh, my God. Did they say anything else?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Lily, come on out here, please!
  Lily: What?
  Dru: Don't "what" me, girl. I'm not yelling for you! Come on!
  Lily: Yes, Mom?
  Dru: There. That's better. Are you gonna have any dinner? Look at that.
  Lily: No, no, I told you. I'm not hungry.
  Dru: Sweetheart, you have got to eat! This boy is not worth wasting away to nothing for.
  Neil: Drucilla, the girl shouldn't have to eat if she doesn't want to.
  Lily: Look, I told you guys I don't wanna talk about Daniel in this house!
  Dru: Watch your voice!
  Lily: I have to yell because you're not hearing me.
  Dru: I do hear you, Honey! I hear that you're in pain and that you're angry!
  Lily: Yeah, well, being lied to will do that to a person.
  Neil: Yes, it will.
  Lily: You know what? Can I go to my room, please?
  Dru: How am I supposed to help you if you're ripping and running to your bedroom? What can I do?
  Lily: Besides leaving me alone? Um, let's see... the man that I trusted with my life and then turned around and married turned out to be a complete loser. Hmm... what can you do for me? Nothing-- that's what.
  Neil: Lily, I am so sorry you're going through this. I know exactly how it feels to have your trust broken by someone you love.
  Lily: Yeah, it's the worst.
  Dru: You know, um, Lily, Sweetie, you will get over this, precious, okay? You will. Trust me.
  Lily: So you're asking me to get over it?
  Dru: In time, yes.
  Lily: No, no, not in time. Guys, what don't you understand? Back then... the guy I married now-- set me up. I was just a pawn in his stupid little game. He knew Alex was dangerous, and he still didn't care. So what if I got hurt? And if Alex hadn't come back, then I still wouldn't know. Daniel... just another name on the long list of people who lied to me. And I hate him for that.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kevin: Hey. You look like you could use this.
  Daniel: Might as well. It's not like I'm gonna sleep tonight.
  Kevin: Rough day, huh?
  Daniel: How could I blow it so bad with Lily?
  Kevin: You're asking me? Dude, I'm like, the expert on what not to do when it comes to women. Well, till I met Jana anyway. What? Did something else happen?
  Daniel: I went home and most of her stuff was gone. She told me that she was moving out.
  Kevin: It's different from seeing it, though.
  Daniel: And plus, I got it from both her parents today at work.
  Kevin: Fun.
  Daniel: You know, Lily, man, she was just perfect. I used to be able to snap my fingers and I would have girls all over me. But not her. No, no, she made me prove to her that she could trust me before she'd even look at me. So I did. And what a joke that was. I knew what I had done to her with Alex, but there I was, you know, lying to her and... to myself, too-- pretending like it never even happened.
  Kevin: You put it out of your mind. We both did. Who knew he'd come back?
  Daniel: People just don't get away with stuff like this, you know? Mac knew that. That's why she wanted you to be honest with Lily.
  Kevin: And I was--sort of. I let her think it was my idea.
  Daniel: Well, I should've told her then, too. You know, secrets always have a way of coming out. Maybe I deserve this.
  Kevin: Look, Daniel, Lily's not perfect. Nobody is.
  Daniel: Well, at least she never lied to me.
  Kevin: That you know of.
  Daniel: Okay, once-- one time she kept something from me. And it was because Colleen swore her to secrecy. You know, it was like a little white lie. It doesn't even count. It doesn't even compare to what I did.
  Kevin: So now it's a contest?
  Daniel: No.
  Kevin: Then why are you being so hard on yourself?
  Daniel: Okay, don't you get it? It's not how awful a lie I told. Lily and I promised each other nothing but the truth, okay? She kept her word. I didn't. I have no one to blame here except myself.
  Kevin: Daniel, Lily lies. Yeah, she's actually pretty good at it.
  Daniel: What are you talking about?
  Kevin: When you took off last summer and went to Vegas and got married, did Lily's parents know what she was planning?
  Daniel: Okay, she was lying because she wanted to be with me. You know, all the things that she hates in people the most--the sneaking around, the dishonesty. You know, there she was doing those things because of me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Um, you know, Sweet, the one good thing here-- come on-- um, is that, uh, we--out of all this madness-- are under one roof. Right, Neil?
  Neil: Yeah, Dru, we are living under the same roof. That's it.
  Dru: Okay, so we can, you know, go to the mall. And we can get you a new comforter and curtains. We can get you all the linens you want. Whatever you want! What do you say?
  Lily: What about Dad's office?
  Neil: Sweetie, I don't need a whole room. If I'm working at home, I can spread out anywhere.
  Lily: Yeah, but you've already got it the way you want it.
  Neil: Listen to me. I'm glad to give you your room back, all right?
  Lily: No, the guestroom is fine.
  Dru: No, no, listen, Honey, it'll be fun! How about if we buy you some new bedroom furniture? We'll get you a new desk and one of those swivel chairs! You know? How about it?
  Lily: Okay, stop, Mom, please. I don't want any new furniture. Besides, I'm not gonna be here that long anyway.
  Dru: What? What?
  Neil: So when did you decide this?
  Dru: Yeah?
  Lily: You... I moved out of the house for a reason, remember? And just because Daniel and I aren't... whatever. I have to do what I have to do. I can't stay here forever.
  Dru: Okay, if you're planning on getting your own place, you need to talk to us about it first. And you have to get your feet firmly planted into the ground, young lady.
  Lily: Mom, I'm sorry. But I'll decide what I have to do from now on, okay? And I'm not staying here, that's for sure. Excuse me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kevin: Okay, so you are a horrible person and you deserve to suffer. Does that about sum it up? Daniel, everybody lies at some point.
  Daniel: That doesn't make it right.
  Kevin: Sometimes it's necessary. You know?
  Daniel: No, no, I don't know.
  Kevin: You didn't have to volunteer that information to Lily and her parents. If you'd let my mom take care of Alex like she promised--
  Daniel: Lily still would've found out. And then it just would've been worse because I kept lying to her for that much longer. Kevin, what is the matter with you? I thought that you finally had a conscience after seeing that shrink of yours for so long.
  Kevin: Daniel, there's honest and there's self-destructive. Alex wasn't a threat anymore.
  Daniel: You don't know that. He came back. What makes you say he won't do it again? He could come back, go after Lily just out of spite, so he can have the last word or whatever.
  Kevin: You really believe that? Or are you just trying to rationalize a bad decision? Because that's what lost you your wife.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ashley: What did they say?
  Jack: Dad is being given a series of tests.
  Ashley: What kind of tests?
  Jack: No clue. The nurse couldn't tell me.
  Gloria: She'll damn well tell me.
  Jack: Well, Gloria, wait. They don't have any answers either.
  Gloria: And you believe 'em?
  Ashley: The minute there's information, someone will talk to us, okay? Just calm down.
  Jack: You're not the only one that's worried here. We all are.
  Gloria: And you're not in charge, Jack.
  Jack: The good news is, Dr. Campbell is with him. He was on duty when the ambulance arrived.
  Gloria: He's not a cardiologist.
  Jack: Dad has known him for a long time.
  Ashley: It may not even be heart-related, okay?
  Gloria: I just wish they'd tell us something.
  Ashley: You were with him last. How was he when you left?
  Jack: He seemed perfectly fine.
  Gloria: Really?
  Jack: Yes, really.
  Gloria: You didn't say anything to upset him?
  Jack: I don't think I like what you're implying.
  Gloria: I don't like implying it, Jack, but I know you--you get on a kick about something, and you don't know when to quit.
  Jack: Are you finished?
  Ashley: I could think of a dozen reasons why the prison doctor would send Dad here.
  Jack: You're absolutely right. There is no use speculating.
  Gloria: Yeah, it could be his medication. Maybe there's a problem there. He was in another fight. Or maybe there's riots at the jail.
  Ashley: Gloria, calm down. You're just gonna make yourself crazy.
  Jack: And take the rest of us with you.
  Ashley: As soon as we hear something, we'll feel better about--
  Kay: Jack, I got your message. Um, has there been any news?
  Gloria: No, nothing. Nothing. And it's horrible. And I don't know how much more of this I can take.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Oh, Baby, it's good that you're putting something in your tummy finally.
  Neil: Um, listen, Lily, I'm thinking about this.
  Dru: Hmm?
  Neil: If you want your own place, that's fine.
  Dru: No, it's not.
  Neil: Yes, it is, Dru. I can understand why you wouldn't want to move back in with your parents. You know, you're an adult now. It's moving backwards.
  Lily: Exactly. Yes, exactly.
  Neil: Just don't rush into anything. Not until we've had a chance to work things out.
  Dru: Right, we want you to make, you know, reasonable choices.
  Lily: Unlike the ones I've been making, right?
  Neil: Hey, kiddo, no one's criticizing you. What's done is done, and the best thing now is to move on and make this transition as painless as possible.
  Lily: How do we do that?
  Neil: I talked to an attorney. It turns out you don't have to get a divorce.
  Dru: She doesn't?
  Neil: You were underage when you got married. You didn't have your parent's legal permission. I can file for an annulment on your behalf. You don't have to get your hands dirty, right? You don't have to be involved in any of the mess.
  Lily: I haven't even been home for a whole day yet, and you guys are already making my decisions for me.
  Dru: Sweet, we just wanna be supportive. There's a difference.
  Lily: You wanna be supportive? Stop treating me like I'm 12.
  Dru: See! You know... you just had to go there, didn't you?
  Neil: Excuse me?
  Dru: I mean, divorce? Annulments? Man, you knew it was gonna push her buttons. You knew it was gonna upset her!
  Neil: I just wanna see Lily get her life back on track! That means getting rid of that kid that she's been with all this time.
  Dru: Okay, well, you're stirring the pot, Neil. You're stirring the pot. We just got her back. And now you're just pushing her away again!
  Neil: You know what your problem is? You think by having Lily live here temporarily, it means that we're some happy family again! It doesn't work that way!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kevin: Hey, you all right out here?
  Daniel: Yeah, I'm just fine.
  Kevin: Daniel, you and Lily are married, right?
  Daniel: Not for long.
  Kevin: You don't know that. Things could turn around. Just give it a chance. Besides, there's nothing you can do about it now. So why torture yourself?
  Daniel: Okay, Kevin, then what should I do?
  Kevin: Take up an extreme sport, like, para-sailing or sky boarding.
  Daniel: Hmm. And what led you to that brilliant solution?
  Kevin: Jana. She introduced me to a bunch of cool sports. Made me be more spontaneous.
  Daniel: You really like this girl, huh?
  Kevin: Yeah, yeah, she's done a lot for me.
  Daniel: Like what?
  Kevin: Uh, you know, she just, uh, she helped me out of a few jams. You know, like when agreed to take over the coffeehouse.
  Daniel: Right.
  Kevin: You know, I think she could be the one.
  Daniel: Kevin, if I were you, I'd be careful. You don't even really know this girl.
  Kevin: Yeah, but what's not to like? You're just worried we're gonna end up like you.
  Daniel: Yeah, you know what? That not cool.
  Kevin: You know, a distraction um, oh, hey, you know the--the water tower?
  Daniel: Yeah, what about it?
  Kevin: You should go climb it. No, seriously. Jana made me do it the other night. It is such a rush being up that high. Especially if you're terrified of heights, which I am.
  Daniel: So this is your idea of a date?
  Kevin: Yeah. I get points for originality, you know?
  Kevin: Hello.
  Gloria: Kevin, it's me. I'm at the hospital. They brought John in.
  Gloria: Just get here, please? I need you.
  Kevin: Okay, where are you?
  Gloria: Third floor nurse's station.
  Kevin: Okay, I'm on my way.
  Daniel: What's going on?
  Kevin: Um, I'll explain later. But, um, can you hang out here till Jana gets here? Keep an eye on things?
  Daniel: Yeah, sure.
  Kevin: Thanks.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Gloria remembering]
  Gloria: What's the occasion?
  John: Well, because I feel badly about being at the office so much lately. And I missed you.
  Gloria: I missed you, too. But I understand how important your involvement is at Jabot.
  John: And I appreciate your being so understanding.
  Gloria: Oh, John, you mean everything to me. And I'm so happy it scares me sometimes.
  John: Wait a minute-- scares you?
  Gloria: Yeah. You know, I just so want to believe that there is nothing in this world that can tear us apart. And that this time it's for keeps.
  John: Sweetheart...
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ashley: In front of Gloria but, um... I'm worried, too.
  Jack: About what?
  Ashley: Maybe Dad was assaulted. Maybe word got out in prison that his--his sentence might be commuted.
  Jack: Why would anyone attack him because of that?
  Ashley: Are you kidding? I mean, prison is full of unstable, violent people.
  Jack: Wait a second, if he had been attacked, we would know that by now.
  Ashley: Well, then, Jack, it has to be his heart. Do you realize that? Because there's no other reason.
  Jack: Forgive me but you are starting to sound like that lady over there.
  Ashley: You know what? This isn't funny.
  Jack: No, I didn't say it to be funny.
  Ashley: Dad was so happy. I mean, all this wonderful news on his birthday. Someone must've upset him.
  [Jack remembering]
  Jack: Dad, I hope I don't have to remind you. Gloria is responsible for your being in prison in the first place.
  John: Jack, Jack, I am sick and tired of you and your sister blaming my wife for everything that's gone wrong in our lives!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ashley: Jack?
  Jack: Yeah, it does seem strange that no one's telling us anything.
  Ashley: Dr. Campbell?
  Jack: How's Dad? What can you tell us?
  Dr. Campbell: John was having difficulty with his vision. We ran a CT scan. He's had a minor stroke.
  Gloria: A stroke?
  Ashley: How bad?
  Dr. Campbell: Well, the prison got him to the hospital as soon as they recognized the symptoms. But there's a critical window of time.
  Kay: Three hours, isn't it?
  Dr. Campbell: That's right. Our chief of neurology is examining him now.
  Jack: Then Dad is still conscious?
  Dr. Campbell: Oh, yeah.
  Jack: That's good, right?
  Kay: Yes, of course, it is.
  Ashley: What else are you doing for him?
  Dr. Campbell: We've started him on a thrombolytic medication. It'll dissolve any existing blood clots and prevent any further brain damage.
  Gloria: Doctor, please, I have to see him.
  Dr. Campbell: You should be able to see him soon, Mrs. Abbott.
  Gloria: How soon?
  Dr. Campbell: As soon as Dr. Morris has finished with his exam, I'll come back with an update.
  Jack: Thank you, Doctor.
  Gloria: Why is this happening? Why now? After everything that man's been through.
  Kay: Gloria, Gloria, now stop it. The doctor said it was a mild stroke. It doesn't sound as though there's any reason--
  Gloria: Thank you for trying, Katherine. But until I see for myself that John is all right, I will leave the optimism to you three.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Can you do this for Lily's sake, please? I'd really appreciate it.
  Neil: I'm sure you would.
  Dru: We cannot push her. She has to come to her own decisions about Daniel.
  Neil: If we don't push her to get out of this marriage while the pain is still fresh, guess what'll happen?
  Dru: You're afraid that she's gonna run back into Daniel's arms, right?
  Neil: Well, aren't you?
  Dru: Well, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle the situation.
  Neil: Of course, there is! And my way is wrong. And your way is right. And I'm the lousy parent. And you've got all the answers!
  Dru: Lower your voice! I didn't say that. Stop twisting my words!
  Neil: I'm just trying to show you just how far apart we are.
  Dru: Fine, fine, fine. We'll do it your way. Watch what happens.
  Neil: Hey, maybe you've forgotten, Lily's life was almost taken by Daniel. And the lying made it that much more unforgivable. That marriage is over. There's no going back.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Daniel remembering]
  Daniel: This is the happiest moment of my life.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Jack: Gloria, would you please calm down? Your freaking out is not gonna help Dad or anyone else.
  Ashley: Jack, come on.
  Gloria: Jack, I know you don't care how I feel, but would you please try to be a little sympathetic?
  Kay: Gloria, listen to me. The news we have received so far is not that dire.
  Ashley: Is it just me, or does anybody else feel like we're only getting half the story?
  Gloria: Thank you, Ashley. That's exactly how I feel. I'm afraid they're gonna send him back to prison before I have a change to talk to him, Katherine.
  Kay: Why would they bother to do that?
  Ashley: They wouldn't.
  Jack: For once, I'm with Gloria. You remember the difficulty we had convincing them to let Dr. Campbell see Dad in the first place. They're functionaries. Until the governor commutes Dad's sentence, this warden may not wanna even do anything that hints at special treatment.
  Kay: You do have a point.
  Dr. Campbell: I promised you an update.
  Ashley: Yes, what's going on?
  Dr. Campbell: John's being admitted to the hospital. We've moved him to a regular room.
  Jack: Intensive care?
  Dr. Campbell: No need, Jack.
  Gloria: Can I see him?
  Ashley: We just wanna spend some time with my father before he gets sent back to prison.
  Dr. Campbell: Well, I can promise you that's not gonna happen tonight. John can have visitors, but only one at a time. I don't wanna overwhelm him. He's still pretty weak.
  Jack: Okay, I won't get him excited. What's the room number?
  Gloria: No, Jack, I'm going first.
  Jack: Gloria...
  Gloria: I'm his wife.
  Kay: Let--let--please, Jack, let her go. It's going to be less stressful.
  Ashley: I agree. I'm sure that Gloria will be a very calming influence on our father, won't you, Gloria?
  Kay: Yes, of course, she will. I mean, after all, who knows best what is... good for John?
  Jack: But we're next-- one at a time.
  Dr. Campbell: Keep the visits brief. He needs his rest.
  Ashley: We understand. Thank you, Doctor.
  Dr. Campbell: I'll show you to John's room.
  Jack: He's weak. Of course, he's weak! He's been in prison! And this isn't the first stroke he's had.
  Ashley: Come on, just stay strong, okay? Dad needs us now.
  Jack: I know, I know.
  Kay: I want both of you to remember something. Now I have know John Abbott ever since we were children. He is, and always has been, a force to be reckoned with. Look at everything that man has dealt with all his life. And he can deal with this. There's no reason to doubt that. No reason whatsoever.
  Kevin: Hey, Mom called. What's up with Mr. Abbott?
  Kay: He had a mild stroke.
  Kevin: Whoa. Is he gonna be okay?
  Ashley: The doctor is cautiously optimistic, Kevin.
  Jack: If your mother doesn't drive him over the edge.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Hey, does anybody know where that big jar of pennies is?
  Neil: For what?
  Dru: Well, you know, I was thinking maybe we could play a game of cards, you know? 3-hand poker? And, we could all sit back and relax. Could be fun.
  Lily: So you want us to sit around a big table and pretend we're having fun like a family when we're not?
  Dru: You know what? It's just a card game, okay? That's all I'm saying.
  Lily: If you and Dad wanna keep faking things all around town or whatever, then that's fine. But please... don't do it for me. Not at home. Keep it real. I can see right through it.
  Neil: Where you going, Lily?
  Lily: I'm going out. I feel like I'm suffocating in this house.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  John: You know, I'd do anything to get out of that place.
  Gloria: Oh, John...
  John: Oh, my sweetheart, come on, no tears.
  Gloria: I'm sorry. You just scared us all half to death.
  John: I'm sorry.
  Gloria: No, I'm sorry. Because I promised I wouldn't cry. Because I don't wanna upset you.
  John: Oh, you're not upsetting me.
  Gloria: Good.
  John: I know how worried you've been.
  Gloria: I'm just glad that stupid prison had the good sense to get you here in time.
  John: Well, I think, you know, after the problem I had with the medication, they weren't gonna take any chances.
  Gloria: I just can't get over how good you look.
  John: You listen to me, I'll be home before you know it. Hey... what's wrong?
  Gloria: I'm just afraid that guard's going to come in here and take you away from me again.
  John: Listen, let him try. You see this machine that I'm attached to? I'd like to see him get it through that door.
  Gloria: That's my John... that I love and I miss.
  John: Listen, pretty soon, this will all be behind us. And we will be together again.
  Gloria: I'm counting the minutes, Sweetheart.
  John: Oh, Honey...
  Gloria: I'm counting the minutes.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kevin: When are you gonna stop badmouthing your father's wife?
  Jack: Listen, Sport...
  Kay: All right, I will bet Kevin has not heard the good news yet.
  Kevin: What good news?
  Ashley: It's not 100% sure, but there's a chance that my father's sentence will be commuted to time served.
  Kevin: Wow. Are you serious? How did that happen?
  Ashley: Michael's been working with the governor's office for some months now.
  Kevin: I wonder why he didn't say anything.
  Ashley: Because he didn't want us to get our hopes up for nothing.
  Kevin: Well, that's-- that's incredible news. I'm sure mom's flying.
  Kay: Well, yes, and it's gonna be a relief for all of us once John comes home, don't you think?
  Jack: Yes, it sure is.
  Gloria: He seems fine.
  Ashley: Really?
  Gloria: Go see for yourself, Ashley.
  Ashley: Do you care?
  Jack: No, no, go ahead.
  Gloria: Honey, I'm so glad you're here.
  Kevin: I just heard the good news, Mom. Mr. Abbott's getting released?
  Gloria: Mm-hmm. Isn't that amazing?
  Kevin: Yeah, and if he's gonna be all right, then--
  Jack: Listen, Gloria, when you say Dad seems fine--
  Gloria: He was sitting up in bed. He was filling out some forms. And he was making jokes.
  Kay: Well, that's certainly good news.
  Gloria: If no one had told me he'd had a stroke... I wouldn't think anything was wrong.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: Just great! So now she's just flown back to Daniel.
  Neil: She knows she can't trust him.
  Dru: She's gonna forgive that boy anyway. And you know it.
  Neil: Okay, let's not jump to conclusions. Come on! She's probably out there getting some fresh air.
  Dru: You know she didn't go for fresh air! Do you know how much damage you just caused, bringing up that legal business?! The divorce business?!
  Neil: Sure, sure, now blame me for Lily storming out of here.
  Dru: Neil, I'm just saying, not now! Why now? Can't you see that?!
  Neil: What I see is a young woman who needs to make some major decisions in her life. She's an adult now. She needs to have options.
  Dru: Not right this second is all I'm saying!
  Neil: There you go-- classic Dru. You don't wanna deal with things head-on. You wanna avoid everything. Well, I'm not feeling it anymore, and neither is Lily.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Lily: What are you doing?
  Daniel: Kevin had to take off. I'm just filling in.
  Lily: Oh.
  Daniel: Do you, uh, want something to drink?
  Lily: No, thanks.
  Daniel: Hey. Are you all right?
  Lily: No. No, I'm not all right. I've gone from one bad situation to another.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ashley: See, Dad, this just proves that you have to get out of that awful place. Because it's just too darn stressful.
  John: Oh, Honey. Let's hope that it's an issue we don't even have to think about anymore.
  Ashley: The Governor's gonna sign that order. I know he will. And then you're gonna be back home with us where you belong, right?
  John: Right.
  Jack: Just can't get enough of us, can you?
  Ashley: Oh, no, not you again!
  John: Oh, never! Come on in, Jackie.
  Jack: Well, this is some birthday party you're throwing for yourself today.
  Ashley: It's gonna be different next year, right?
  John: You know, I have everything a man could ever hope for-- my beauty, my Jackie, Traci, Billy and my grandchildren.
  Jack: And soon, your freedom. Your much-deserved freedom.
  Ashley: Anything we can get you? Anything else you might need?
  John: You know, just continue to be like you have been-- be there for each other. And, uh... and Gloria-- you know, she's really upset about this so... be extra kind with her. You know, I would really appreciate that.
  Ashley: You love her a lot.
  John: Oh, yes. You know, I feel so blessed to have the family I have. I would never have gotten through this ordeal-- being in prison-- without you. I love you both.
  Ashley: Oh, Daddy.
  Woman: Doctor's orders-- only one visitor at a time.
  Ashley: Oops. Sorry, I guess I'll go. And, um, I'm gonna be right outside, all right? I'm not going anywhere.
  John: We'll talk later.
  Ashley: Okay.
  John: And, Ash?
  Ashley: Yeah?
  John: I love you.
  Ashley: Oh, Daddy, I love you, too.
  Jack: Listen, I'm gonna get Michael to look into the status of your release.
  John: You think that's necessary?
  Jack: Dad, I'm not letting you go back to that prison-- not for one minute. Not after what's happened here.
  John: Is it getting stuffy in here?
  Jack: No, not really. Listen, I'm not kidding about this. If we have to keep you in this hospital bed by some ruse just until the Governor signs the papers, we're gonna do whatever it takes. You hear me?
  John: Yeah, could you open a window? It's getting so warm.
  Jack: Dad? Hey are you all right?
  John: I'm just... having trouble with my damn breathing.
  Woman: You know what? I'm sorry, sir, you're gonna have to go now.
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  Daniel: What's going on?
  Lily: What isn't going on? I haven't even been home for five seconds yet, and my parents are already making me crazy. They try and act like they're getting along, but...
  Daniel: It's pretty tense, huh?
  Lily: Yeah. Yeah, and I don't know where I'm gonna stay if they keep snipping at each other like this. Because I can't stay there. Trying to control me again. Tell me how to live my life, when theirs is beyond screwed up.
  Daniel: Well, you know, you could always...
  Lily: No, Daniel, that's not an option anymore.
  Daniel: I'm sorry.
  Lily: Yeah, me, too. Why did I think I could go back there? I was so wrong. They can't even help me. Everything's such a mess. I don't have anyone. There's no one to talk to. No one I can trust. No one...
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dru: You know, Neil, your way of dealing with things "head-on" is a bit dictatorish, if you ask me. Lily is fragile right now. With all the pressure.
  Neil: She also can't deal with living with all the lies.
  Dru: Oh, here we go again! Here we-- why don't you just throw that in my face just once more time-- all the innuendo and hints and glares. You know, you're so subtle, I might not know that you're mad at me.
  Neil: Keep it coming, Baby. Now we're getting down to it, aren't we?
  Dru: I'm sick and tired of this! I have owned the fact that I kept a secret from you and Lily. Because I felt that the secret would protect this family! But I'm dog-gone sure not gonna take the responsibility of what happened with Lily just now!
  Neil: Sure, because everything you do is for us, right? So self-serving and manipulative!
  Dru: See, this is exactly why I didn't share the information about the paternity years ago. Because you're so self-righteous. You never make a mistake. You're never wrong!
  Neil: Oh, that's so stupid. You know I've made plenty of mistakes.
  Dru: When? In 1972?
  Neil: I stood by and watched Lily throw away her life on that kid. She had a brilliant future.
  Dru: She still does! What are you talking about?
  Neil: Lily's been burned now, right? So much for idealism and being able to trust people. Because once you've lost that, you can never get it back. All you can do is make a fresh start, try to move on.
  Dru: She's not the only one who needs to move on, okay? We both need to think about our future right now. Because I'm sick and tired of being crucified for mistakes I made! I'm done! I'm over it!
  Neil: Yeah? Well, how about this? I'm done, too!
  Dru: What are you talking about?
  Neil: I can't stand any more of this, Dru. I can't stand you always fighting me, telling me I'm wrong, telling me what to do. I especially can't stand what you've done to our daughter. Treating her with disrespect and deceit. You know what? Lily wouldn't be in this mess if you'd have been honest from the very beginning.
  Dru: What are you saying?
  Neil: I agree with you. It's time to look at the future. Make some very serious changes.
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  Ashley: By the way, my father was so touched that you were here with us, Katherine.
  Kay: I'd be nowhere else.
  Gloria: I appreciate it, too, Katherine. Thank you.
  Kay: You're most welcome.
  Kevin: It must've been a huge relief, seeing Mr. Abbott doing so well.
  Ashley: Yes.
  Gloria: Yeah, but it was strange, though. I had such a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach.
  Ashley: What's the matter?
  Jack: Uh, I don't know. Something's wrong. The nurse kicked me out.
  Gloria: What?
  Kevin: How come?
  Jack: Dad was having trouble breathing all of a sudden.
  Woman on PA: Code blue, room 322. Code blue, room 322.
  Ashley: That's Dad's room!
  Jack: Oh, God!
  [NEXT_ON]
  Brad: Oh, no...
  Nick: What?
  Brad: I think I know what they want.
  Devon: How are you guys supposed to work on your problems when Neil's not even here? Where is he?
  Dru: Okay, listen, he'll be here, all right?
  Gloria: How is he, Doctor?
  Man: I'm sorry, Mrs. Abbott.
summary: Dru has food ready but Lily won't eat. Drucilla gets frustrated that all that Lily does is sit in her room and brood. Neil tells Lily that he knows how it feels to be lied to by someone that you love. Dru rolls her eyes. Jack and Ashley argue with Gloria about the coming home celebration they are to have for John. Gloria wants to have a big party but the siblings only want family and maybe Kay and Jill there. Dru plans on setting Lily's room back up the way that she likes. Lily doesn't find that necessary as she plans to move out. She won't be staying. Gloria, Jack and Ashley arrive at the hospital but there isn't any news on John yet. When Gloria hears that Jack was the last one with him she quickly jumps to the conclusion that Jack caused whatever is wrong with John. John had a stroke and has been put on medication. No one can see him until the Chief of Neurology is finished examining him. Ashley tells her brother privately that she too is getting worried. She knows that for this to have happened. Someone must have upset him. Jack quietly thinks back to his father getting angry at the idea of Jack shutting Gloria out of the family company. Jack gets ready to visit his dad first. Gloria wants to be first. Ashley and Kay agree that Gloria should be first. Gloria talks with John and feels that if they hadn't told her that he were ill, she couldn't tell. Ashley is next to see her dad now. Neil and Drucilla agree that Lily can move out if she wants. She can't stand living at home again. Dru acts like they are a happy family Lily knows that isn't true. Jack and Ashley visit with their dad. He thanks them for being there for him and he asks that they take care of Gloria. Jack talks with John alone, happy to see him looking as always. "Is it stuffy in here?" Jack says it isn't. John has trouble breathing and Jack is pushed out of the room. Code Blue! "Get him breathing!" someone shouts. The staff run to John's room and the paddles are applied.