12/16/2003



"At the hospital, Erica wondered how they could have lost Bianca as Greenlee rushed in, looking for Jack. They argued about life, Jack, and parenting until David broke it up. Greenlee tried to be sympathetic about Bianca, but Erica just pushed her away. Greenlee warned her that if Erica wants Jack, she has to know Greenlee is part of the package and should cooperate with her. Erica told her she did not need her help to find Bianca or with Jack.

Babe found a nearly unconscious Bianca at the beach but she refused to let Babe call for help. Babe brought her to Stuart and Marian's house since they were gone to Disney world. Bianca asked Babe to call David and she made him promise not to tell anyone. David said he'd be right over. Babe called Kendall and assured her Bianca was fine but wouldn't tell her where they were. David arrived and after looking Bianca over, made her promise to call Erica. Bianca called Erica and assured her she was fine, but staying with a friend and not coming home. After listening to the phone call, Babe offered Bianca a crash course in how to house train her mother. Babe's mother's real name is Mona and is her best friend and shocked Bianca with the openness of their relationship, especially about sex. Bianca was grateful for Babe's friendship and was thanking her when Erica came to the door.

Juan Pablo, Aidan and Edmund interrogated Rick, especially about his ring. Aidan outlined the plan to have his picture published in Tempo, with a story about how he sold all the secrets of the family. Rick admitted he killed Carlos but begged them to protect his family, then agreed to tell them everything about the hit. He refused to tell them about Miguel and Andreas, but when they promised again to keep his family safe, he told them a mistress named Manuela Ortiz in Atlantic City. Juan Pablo promised to fly Rick's family out of Argentina, took Rick in to the US Marshal, and vowed revenge.

Kendall was relieved to hear her sister was alright and collapsed in Ryan's arms in Bianca's apartment. Later, Ryan found the baby book and suggested Kendall keep "her" baby book in a safe place. Kendall was suspicious of his motives, now that she understood he knows the truth, but Ryan insisted he just wanted to help. He wants to follow Alexander's wishes about the child and needs Kendall's help, he said. Kendall was indignant that he was doing it all for Bianca and not her. Ryan again pleaded with her to let him help and they hugged, just as Greenlee entered.

Jamie and Maggie drove to a secluded spot and kissed. They had to agree it wasn't really working and Jamie asked for advice about women and Maggie guessed he needed to get her, whoever she was, out of his system. Maggie decided to have Jamie teach her how to drive a stick shift and they drove around, talking about cars and love and life."

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