Friday, January 26, 2007
Rex, Natalie, John and Michael were all unified in their hatred toward Spencer. (Is there any doubt that there's a murder in the offing?) Michael assured Marcie that they (including Tommy) would always be a family. While Marcie slept, Michael vowed to her that no one would take Tommy away from him and that he'd do whatever he had to do to keep it that way. He then left their bed...

Natalie and Rex had a drink at Rodi's and talked about how Spencer had ruined her relationship with John. Natalie called John's physical therapist and learned that John has been keeping the details of his successful recovery from her. Natalie said she and John would be fine once this Spencer thing was taken care of. She told Vincent she had to make things right with John before it was too late. Natalie rushed off.

Marty suggested that John learn to live his life without his vendetta against Spencer. She began to panic when she heard that Cole hadn't showed up at the youth center. Marty left. John thanked her for the advice and added, "don't be offended if I ignore it." John made a cryptic call to someone. It turned out he had called his physical therapist, who was very impressed by his recovery. John had his session. When we next saw John's apartment, the phone was ringing and the machine picked up. John apparently wasn't there.

Todd told Jack a bedtime story. Jack insisted the main character be King Daddy, married to Queen Mommy. Todd said that the King shall prevail and shouldn't give up on winning back the Queen, and that the monster would be gotten rid of (the monster, of course, was Spencer). The ending of Todd's story was that the King and Queen would live happily ever after. "Even if the King has blood on his hands," Todd said as he left Jack's room.

Starr and Cole discovered the body of Dr. Truman's lawyer dead in Spencer's hospital bed. Starr and Cole were convinced that Spencer had killed him and panicked as to where Spencer might have gone. The security guard didn't know what to do but grabbed the kids and didn't let them leave.

Lindsay had lunch with Dorian to celebrate Blair's recovery. She did not want to discuss her breakup with R.J., but she was quick to blame the break-up on Nora. Lindsay thought she and Dorian had lost their chance with Buchanan men, but Dorian wasn't so sure that was true. Clint popped by their table for a little hello but then headed back to Llanfair with Viki for a nightcap. Dorian and Lindsay agreed to break up Viki/Clint and Paige/Bo.

Meanwhile the Buchanans celebrated Renee and Asa's anniversary. Once everyone left, Asa made a mysterious phone call to someone to "take care of it," and then Asa told Renee there would be a perfect ending to this day.

Spencer proposed to his "bride" Blair, and answered yes on her behalf. He began kissing Blair, who cried out for Todd. Spencer waved a needle in front of her and said she'd never see Todd again. Spencer injected Blair with something and told the imaginary reverend that the wedding could begin. He recited his wedding vows to Blair, who, in her doped up state, kept saying, "No, no." Spencer told the imaginary reverend he could go. He kissed the bride, called her Mrs. Truman and began to consummate their marriage. Someone (the viewers don't have a clue who he/she was) stabbed Spencer with scissors. He turned and looked at his assailant and said, "You." That last moment of the episode showed Spencer looking pretty dead on the floor and Blair spattered with blood.

[Note to those armchair sleuths out there: Rex and Paige were seen at the hospital moments before Spencer was murdered. Todd, Natalie, John and Michael were not where they were supposed to be...at home.

Start figuring it out, readers.]

Thursday, January 25, 2007
Natalie spent the entire episode eavesdropping on John and Marty's conversation. Nothing she heard made her feel very good about her relationship with the sidelined cop. She picked up on John's remark that he didn't trust Natalie with certain things. John told Marty that he owes her for keeping him from killing Spencer. He said if Marty wants to stay on his good side then she shouldn't do anything like Natalie does. OUCH. John went on and on about how Natalie wants him to change. "I know I'm a mess...but I don't like people telling me what to do," he asserted. John told Marty that Natalie drugged his food. He said he needed a little trust from Natalie, Marty, "everyone." John hoped he could change and be the kind of man "she (Natalie) deserves," but he added that he didn't know if he could do that. "Nothing is going to make me happy until Spencer is dead," John lamented. "Not even Natalie?" Marty asked. "I'm not going to answer that," John replied. A broken-hearted Natalie walked away from the door.

Jessica and Viki got dressed up and ready for Asa and Renee's anniversary party. Jessica told her mother that she and Nash kissed. They wondered if Tess was coming out. Jessica didn't "want it to happen" again. Viki wondered if Jessica was afraid that the person who wants to sleep with Nash is Jessica. Jessica declared that she loves Antonio with all her heart...but added that she does feel something for Nash.

Nash dropped by Jess and Antonio's loft but Jessica wasn't home. Nash said he was checking to see what their schedule was for Nash visiting Bree that week. Antonio went to run an errand, and Jessica returned home. The two started to argue about the kiss. Nash stated, "That kiss was all about Jessica and Nash." Both wondered why the kiss happened. Nash wanted to know if it was the Jessica or the Tess part who wanted to kiss him. Jessica admitted that she felt something when she kissed Nash, "and she didn't want to feel it again." Nash and Jessica agreed to let what happened in the steam room stay in the steam room. Jessica added that she loves her amazing husband Antonio. Antonio walked in and asked, "Am I interrupting something?" No, Jessica said awkwardly, and the two left for the party.

Rex dropped in on Marcie looking for Michael. Marcie asked Rex if there was something he wanted to tell her. Marcie demanded that Rex tell her the truth. Rex said something funny and left, still looking for Michael. Hours later, Michael came back and saw his wife and son. Marcie asked if something was wrong. Michael wanted a hug from "his son."

Todd and Michael ran into each other at Rodi's, where both were drinking whiskey shots. Todd said the only thing they have in common is their hatred of Spencer Truman. Todd joined Evangeline at a table and reported that Blair had turned down his marriage proposal. Evangeline was sorry to hear that and reminded him that he didn't want to reunite with Blair not so long ago. Todd thought that if he'd found his son they might have been able to get back together. Todd asked how Evangeline was and she brought him up to speed on the whole Cris being accused of arson situation. Todd couldn't believe anyone would think Cris was an arsonist. Michael interrupted them and clearly wanted to tell Todd something. Fortunately Rex showed up and kept Michael from making any declarations of "Tommy is Todd Jr." Rex begged Michael not to say anything to Todd. He urged Michael to forget Spencer and "be happy." Antonio arrived and saw Evangeline. Antonio acknowledged that Evangeline was in a tough place and he was convinced that Cris was being set up.

Cole and Starr ran into each other outside of Spencer's hospital room. Cole wanted to tell Spencer to stay away from his mother. Cole and Starr snuck into Spencer's room and tried to wake him up. Cole touched "Spencer" and they saw that it wasn't Spencer.

Spencer (dressed in his dead lawyer's clothes) was visiting Blair, and he kept her from crying out for help. "We cannot be disturbed," he said, and then gave her an injection. A very loopy Blair looked terrified when Spencer said he was going to give her a night she'd never forget. Spencer told Blair about her visit to his room (which he had imagined.) He snuggled in Blair's arms and said he'd be able to make all their dreams come true. Blair looked like she wanted to throw up. Spencer became angry when he told Blair that he had learned about Todd's proposal. He threatened to hurt the people who were going to keep them apart. Spencer announced that they would be getting married — and he would get her ready. Todd approached the door but then walked away when he remembered the things Blair said about them not getting back together. Inside, Spencer dressed Blair in a wedding dress. He said they were going to be together for eternity. Blair pulled away when he kissed her.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Michael questioned Rex about what he knows about Tommy's birth parents. Rex told Michael that Tommy is Todd's son. Michael couldn't believe it, but then Rex explained how he found out and why he decided to keep it a secret. Michael began to worry about the mental illness Tommy might have inherited from Margaret Cochran. Michael wondered how he would ever tell Marcie. Rex's suggestion: Don't tell her. Nobody has to know that Tommy is Todd's son. Ever. Michael didn't know if he could lie to Marcie. "That would just kill me," Michael said as he left Rex's apartment.

With suitcase in hand, Spencer tried to escape from his hospital room. Marty walked in and suddenly he was back in bed, spouting off insane and wacky remarks. Spencer joked about killing his lawyer (when in reality he had done just that). Spencer brought up Cole and his relationship with Starr. Marty told Spencer that his luck had run out and she left. Spencer put his dead lawyer in his bed under the covers and slipped out, wearing the dead guy's suit. Spencer knocked out the security guard with an injection and then headed to Blair's room. She was sleeping. Spencer drew the curtain around her bed.

Marty headed to John's apartment to warn him about Spencer. John blamed Marty for Blair's accident and Spencer's holding her hostage. During their conversation, Natalie showed up at the front door and began listening in. John said he was grateful that Marty had kept him from killing Spencer. Then he added that he wasn't sure he could trust Natalie "with things like this." Natalie heard loud and clear.

Todd asked Viki to help him convince Blair to remarry him. "I'm not giving up until I get her back," he barked. Viki reminded Todd that he was rushing the proposal. She said she's convinced that Blair still loves him, and urged him not to take no for an answer.

Earlier, Dorian brought Blair some gifts. Blair explained that she no longer wants Todd in her life. "We're not good for each other," she said. Dorian took an unusual turn and pointed out that Blair loves Todd, and that she was giving up on him. Todd arrived to hang out with Blair. Blair began muttering, "It's over. It's over. It's got to be over."

After Marty left, tension continued between John and Natalie when he suggested that one of them move out. Natalie wondered who would take care of John. She started to cry and said she wanted things to be the way they were before. Natalie left and ran sobbing into Viki's arms. Nat wondered what she could have done differently in taking care of John. Viki reminded Natalie that John is proud and that John can't be told what to do. She added that Natalie wasn't John's mother. Viki suggested that Natalie let John make his own decisions and that she remember that John loves her.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Nora forced a clearly agitated Marty to sit down. Marty claimed she was okay. Nora pointed out that Marty had felt powerless when she was raped and more recently when she was held hostage by Spencer. Her friend added that Todd had been involved in both events. Marty added that this time there was also a gun involved.

Natalie helped John get ready for his physical therapy. When the therapist arrived, Natalie left and headed to Marty's. She wanted to find out what John owes Marty. Natalie told Marty that John needs time to heal and he doesn't need a shrink. "Stay away from him," she barked, while blaming Marty for the problems in her relationship. "Stay away from Spencer and stay away from John," Natalie concluded as Marty slammed the door behind her. Natalie returned to John's apartment. John exploded at her for visiting Marty.

Starr told Langston that she and Cole "hooked up," which meant they kissed. The two mean girls came by but quickly fled when Cole arrived. Marcie popped in and reminded Cole and Starr that they weren't supposed to be spending time together. Cole and Starr pretended to break up to stop the gossip mill. Langston told her no one bought their act.

Rex and Adriana squabbled. Adriana urged Rex to forget that they ever knew that Tommy was Todd Jr. Rex hoped that they'd covered all the bases. Rex wondered if it was "our call" to make that decision for them. Rex worried that Spencer might spill the beans to Todd, and he wished he could do something to stop Spencer from ruining Tommy, Michael and Marcie's lives. Adriana got an urgent call to go and meet her lawyer. Michael knocked on Rex's door and reported on his conversation with Spencer. Michael asked Rex, "What do you and Spencer Truman know about my son that you are not telling me?"

Michael visited Spencer. Spencer started talking about Tom and Todd Manning, then he gave Michael a message. "He doesn't know who the baby's father is, but I do," Spencer crowed. Michael said he wished he had killed Spencer on the operating table. Spencer mentioned Rex, causing Michael even more confusion. Michael left the room as Spencer's attorney arrived. Marty hovered outside of Spencer's room. Spencer didn't like what his attorney wanted him to do, so he killed him. (Yup, you read that right — Spencer murdered his own attorney.) The patient was getting ready to leave the scene when Marty began to enter.

Todd told Blair he dreamt that Spencer and Blair were laughing at him. Blair assured Todd that her affair with Spencer was the biggest mistake of her life. She reminded Todd that he had once called their relationship a train wreck. Todd insisted that Blair was upset that she'd lost the baby and begged Blair to return to him. Todd thought that if they could find his son, that would bring them back together. Blair said that she doesn't think their relationship can be saved. Todd said he regrets not killing Spencer on that rooftop. Blair said she didn't want to be with a man who's biggest regret was not killing someone. Todd told Blair that after a while she'd be itching for him.

Monday, January 22, 2007
Michael reminded John that Natalie was with him for the long haul. Michael predicted that if he was a good patient, John would be out in the world in about a week. Michael told John that he wished Spencer had died on the operating table. Michael added that Spencer was being shipped off to Wingdale before either one of them gets a shot at him and that "Spencer Truman will never have to pay for killing Dad." When Michael left, John disagreed with his brother's take-matters-into-your-own-hands philosophy, saying, "Sorry, Mike, I don't think I'm going to be able to do that." John took his gun out of his drawer but quickly put it back when Natalie limped in to the living room.

In the steam room, a towel-clad Nash and Jessica discussed what had happened in the cave. Nash confessed that he never thought he was with Tess and accused Jessica of being afraid of her own feelings toward him. Jessica looked a tad concerned. Jessica said Nash didn't know anything about her feelings. Nash admitted having feelings toward her. Jessica reminded Nash that she loves her husband. Nevertheless, they kissed for about 10 seconds before she pulled away and ran out of the steam room. Nash laid down, looking very smug.

Rex grew confused when Spencer rattled on about Thomas and Tommy. Rex kept trying to clarify what Spencer was saying. He finally realized that Spencer did indeed know where Todd's son was. Rex kept trying to convince Spencer that TJ was dead, and he brought out the death certificate he had created. Spencer got the guard to escort Rex out. Michael walked into Spencer's room to hear him mumbling about "your baby." He quickly called Marcie to just check that Tommy was with her and told his wife and child that he loved them.

Adriana was stunned when Marcie referred to little Tommy as TJ. Adriana insisted she not call him that, explaining that she had read something about just calling a child one name. Marcie and Adriana oohed and ahhed about the baby. Marcie thought that Tommy looked "like someone", but couldn't come up with a name. (Adriana panicked at that thought.) Rex met up with Adriana after Marcie left and broke the news that Spencer knows that Tommy is Todd Jr. Rex added that Spencer was "nutty as a fruitcake" these days. Adriana added that they could let Spencer tell anyone who Tommy Jr. really was.

Vincent put an ice pack on Natalie's sprained ankle. Natalie admitted it was frustrating taking care of John and helping him recover. Vincent appeared to be kind and sympathetic, which triggered Natalie to remark that there seem to be two Vincent Joneses — one caring guy and then "this world-class son of a bitch." Vincent said something to irritate Natalie, and she hobbled away and refused any more of his help.

Evangeline and Antonio anxiously waited at the station while the police went through Cristian's apartment. Evangeline and Aaron bantered/bickered at the station. He was waiting to see what sort of evidence the officers would return with. The police found some pictures that incriminated Cris. He claimed that the photos had been planted on him. Talia asked why Cris needed fire resistant gloves. Cris explained that he was thinking about including molten glass in some art projects. Talia suggested that he get a lawyer. "You are going to need one," she said somberly.

Antonio slipped out to take a call and then summoned Evangeline to the hall. "They found something," he told her. Evangeline wanted to get to Cristian to make sure he was okay. Aaron sensed something was up and just smiled. Talia returned and told Antonio there was enough evidence to arrest Cris. Evangeline showed up at Cris' loft. A dejected Cris vowed to find out who was setting him up, adding that he wasn't going to go back to prison.

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