Friday, February 16, 2007
Asa came to see Viki and urged her to speed up her romance with Clint — mainly so Clint would stay away from Dorian. Viki noted that who Clint chooses is up to, well, Clint. Asa told her to use her "feminine wiles." This was Viki's cue to leave so she could meet Clint at the Palace. Lindsay then arrived and tried to stall Viki by saying she needed help with a charity event. Lindsay was horrified when the random cause she picked had meaning for Viki and made her cry. Viki agreed to help; Lindsay confessed that she made up the event in order to keep Viki from meeting Clint in time. Viki was angry, but not at Lindsay.

Meanwhile, Dorian hung around at the Palace. Clint arrived and Dorian invited him for a drink. He noted that he's waiting for Viki, but Dorian offered to "keep him company." Later, Viki finally showed up; as Dorian left, Viki gave her the death stare. Dorian realized that Lindsay had blabbed about their plan.

Starr and Cole met in secret at the coffeehouse. They lamented having to sneak around. Blair was furious when she caught the teens together and dragged Cole away from her. Starr was humiliated by the scene Blair was making.

Miles came to see Marty and asked her to be his shrink. She was suspicious of Miles's intentions. Miles couldn't believe she thought badly of Spencer. "He had evil in him," she stated. "You're saying he was possessed?" Miles cracked. Miles argued that Truman was trying to protect himself. They were interrupted when an angry Blair barged in with Cole. She threatened to get a restraining order against the teen.... Miles hightailed it out of there and went to the Palace.... Starr told her mom that she's going to be with Cole, no matter what. Blair explained that she doesn't want to see Starr get hurt.

John confronted Natalie about doctoring the crime scene. She explained that she was doing it to protect him. He reminded her that what she did was criminal and was hurt that she'd suspected he was Spencer's killer. He was also furious that she compromised the case. Still, he didn't intend to arrest her and planned to let Bo decide what to do with her. McBain wasn't sure what this meant for their relationship.

Nora's house continued to burn as she lay unconscious on the floor. Matthew screamed at her to wake up; she did, and panicked as she looked around for her son. He was trapped on the second floor and began to choke on the smoke. Nora wrapped a blanket around herself and crawled upstairs and grabbed an unconscious Matt. Bo soon arrived on the scene and got both of them out safely. He was extremely shaken; an understanding Talia tried to comfort him. After, the fire chief reported that the blaze had been started on purpose; they concluded that it had been the work of the arsonist. Bo believed that the late Drew was keeping an eye on his little brother.

Thursday, February 15, 2007
Antonio informed Nash about Jessica's upcoming interview with Miles. After Jessica left for work, the guys planned for Nelly Furtado's appearance at Capricorn. They then discussed how Jessica's been acting differently.

Meanwhile, as Miles went through Spencer's clothes, he imagined himself with his deformed appearance. Jessica, carrying coffee for the both of them, bribed a bellhop into letting her into Miles's room at the hotel. Miles glared at her as she perkily introduced herself. Jess asked about his relationship with Spencer; Miles responded by showing her his old "before" photos and stated that Spencer saved his life. Jessica quizzed him about what Truman had been like back then, but Miles didn't want to discuss him.

At the station, Natalie literally bumped into Talia. She informed Talia that something is bugging John about the Truman murder case. In his office, John looked over the forensics photos with a magnifying glass and noted how some fibers on the scene were missing in the second photo. Natalie panicked when he called in an official to examine the case further. The woman, Lieutenant Johnson, reported that Natalie had been at the crime scene.

Meanwhile, Vincent brought Natalie hot chocolate, but she spilled it all over her desk. She again admitted to him that she fears she'll lose John if John learns of the terrible thing she did. Later, Miles paid John a visit and insisted that he didn't have anything to do with Spencer's death.

Rex was impressed that Adriana knows Tate Harmon. At the diner, she introduced them. Rex invited Tate to join them and got all fan boy on him, asking to take his pictures.

Nash met up with Jessica, who was working at the diner. She asked for Nash's help coming up with a lead sentence. Didn't she attend journalism school? She finally came up with, "He's handsome and he's wealthy and he says he owes it all to Spencer Truman, who was murdered last week in Llanview." Nash was confident that she could get the goods on Miles.

Nora, who was suffering from a bad cold, came to see Marty. She asked if Marty knew who killed Spencer, but Marty insisted that she didn't. They discussed Blair telling off Marty; Nora could understand both women's reasons for being angry with the other. Marty then admitted how difficult it had been coming home to Llanview after Patrick's death, only to have to deal with the Spencer case and Cole getting into trouble. Later, Nora went home and took cold pills ... just as the arsonist set her home on fire. Finally, the fire alarm went off and she awakened to see flames licking at her windows. As she went to use the fire extinguisher, she was thrown back by a big explosion.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Starr read a bedtime story to Jack. As she read aloud, she imagined the people in her life in the various roles: Todd as the king who tossed his unfaithful queen, Blair, in a dungeon; Evangeline as a princess King Todd planned to marry instead, and Cristian as the knight whom Evangeline loved. Dorian, by the way, was Blair's servant, Cole a knight and Starr, naturally, a princess. All of the characters spoke in British-sounding accents. Princess Starr and Sir Cole happily kissed upon greeting each other. "This is pretty good, right?" Starr asked Jack, as she came out of the fantasy. "If you like kissing," answered her brother, à la the little boy in The Princess Bride, who was being read a story by his grandfather. Back to the story: Princess Starr demanded that her father not chop off Queen Blair's head. Todd wouldn't listen so Sir Cole comforted her. The king wasn't pleased she was in love with a commoner, noting that he's arranged a marriage for her. He had his guards toss Cole in the dungeon. After, Princess Starr and Princess Evangeline complained about being royalty and being stuck in arranged relationships. Soon, Cristian and Dorian arrived, promising the princesses that they'd help them get rid of King Todd. Dorian returned to the dungeon and informed Cole and Blair that she planned to poison the king. Queen Blair, however, wanted the king to live. Later, Evangeline told the king that she wanted to marry Sir Cristian, but he refused. Dorian went ahead with trying to poison the king's wine, but Cole — who'd escaped the dungeon — stopped him from drinking it, explaining that the Queen wanted him alive. King Todd was so touched, he reunited with the Queen and announced Princess Starr and Sir Cole's and Princess Evangeline and Sir Cristian's engagements. Back in Llanview, Starr enjoyed the story, but Jack, not so much.

Next, came Natalie's fantasy. As she read a novel, she imagined that she, Rex and Roxy were archeologists — from the 1940s — exploring an Egyptian tomb. Roxy and Rex wanted to steal the treasure, but Natalie insisted that anything they take needs to go to a museum. They reluctantly agreed. The hieroglyphics showed that the pharaoh died of a broken heart because a man — who looked an awfully lot like Vince — killed his true love. Natalie found the pharaoh's heart and returned it to the mummy; he then awoke from his slumber and noted that Natalie looked exactly like his late wife. Nat instantly fell in love with him and they kissed. As they made out, Rex and Roxy tried to make off with the treasure, but the pharaoh warned them that if they leave with any treasure, they're all doomed. Rex and Roxy quickly dumped all the goods — though Roxy forgot to remove the earrings she'd tried on. Oops!

As Jessica read to Brennan, she imagined herself in a Wuthering Heights scenario where she was conflicted over her husband, the upper crust Antonio, and the stable Boy Nash. Antonio visited Nash in the stables and invited him to move into their home; Nash refused. After Antonio left, Nash and Lady Jessica kissed. Later, Antonio reported that an ill Jessica was calling out for Nash. Antonio wasn't angry, noting that you can't choose who you fall in love with. He agreed to let them be together. Jessica feared Antonio would be all alone, but Nash was confident that Antonio would find someone to love him. Jessica's servant — Talia — then declared her love for Antonio, while Nash and Jessica planned their life together. Jessica snapped out of her fantasy and sadly stared out the window as Antonio rested alone in their bed.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Evangeline came to Todd's office and brought him breakfast. He admitted that without Blair, he wasn't doing so well. Blair came by and gave him her resignation from the paper. Todd refused to accept it, but Blair insisted.

Bo again confronted Rex about Spencer's murder, believing that Rex is covering for someone. Bo quizzed Adriana about who Rex is protecting. Adriana insisted that her boyfriend wasn't helping someone out, but Bo still wasn't convinced. After, Adriana worried to Rex about what would happen if Marcie and Todd learn the truth about Tommy. Rex planned to find out how John's investigation was going so he could keep him from finding out about the child.

Nash and Bree met Clint at the Palace for lunch. Clint noted that Bree looks like her mother, which was a little odd since the baby has brown, curly hair and dark eyes. Regardless, he was surprised when Nash called Jessica the mother, rather than Tess. He warned Nash not to get confused.

Jessica guiltily thought of her steamy encounter with Nash. Viki, who was visiting, suspected that something was bothering her, but she told Viki that she just needs a new job. Viki invited her back to The Banner, but Jess refused. Nash then came by and reiterated how he has feelings for Jessica. Jess reminded him how she loves Antonio.

Antonio was pleased to see John back on the force and helped him decorate his office. John looked at Spencer's autopsy report and noted that Miles is yet another suspect. Natalie tried to tell John how she'd doctored the crime scene, but kept getting interrupted. Rex then arrived and told John to drop the Truman case, but John was determined to solve the murder.

Adriana thanked Todd for printing an article touting Rex's innocence. She was surprised when he stated that Dorian put him up to it.... Jessica asked Todd for a job. He gave her her first assignment: to investigate Miles.

Dorian joined Clint in his booth at the Palace and showed him pictures of Kelly's baby. She noted how Kelly and Kevin had forgiven each other and that she and Clint could learn for them. They were interrupted when Viki called to invite him to Jamie's birthday party. Dorian decided to go to the gathering, as well.

The Vegas decorated the diner for Jamie's party. Evangeline was the first to arrive. Todd called her during the party; Cristian was annoyed when she left to check on Manning.... Viki and Clint arrived, arguing over whether Dorian caused Viki's horse accident.... Jess and Antonio bonded at the event.

In a montage set to Bebo Norman's "Nothing Without You," we saw Jamie and the gang celebrating.... Dorian looking in at the party and Adriana gesturing that she enter with her.... Evangeline comforting a distraught Todd... John looking over forensic photos. "Someone tampered with the evidence," John said out loud as the screen faded to black. Uh-oh!

Monday, February 12, 2007
Jessica suffered another dizzy spell and asked Nash to stay with her until it passed. Nash thought Tess was returning, but insisted that he wasn't disappointed that she hadn't. Nash explained that he now has feelings for Jessica. They kissed passionately, but pulled apart just as they were about to have sex.

Meanwhile, Talia and Antonio confronted the arsonist, but despite having a clear shot at him, Talia lowered her gun and the criminal escaped. Antonio urged her to be open with him about why she did this. Later, Antonio came home just as Nash was putting back on his clothes. A guilty Jessica said she wasn't feeling well. Nash left with Bree and Antonio tucked Jessica into bed.

At the Palace Hotel, the recipients in Spencer's will watched a video in which the late Truman continued to berate the gang and introduced the disfigured Miles, his beneficiary. A disgusted Evangeline left, but John, Todd, Paige, Blair and Marty stuck around. Todd was especially curious about Miles, whom he labeled the, "Poster boy for facial flesh-eating bacteria." Ouch! Who should enter then but a now-handsome Miles, post corrective surgery.

Dorian quizzed Vangie about the meeting, but she didn't want to discuss it. Vangie stated that she thinks Todd and Blair belong together. Dorian agreed, but said she couldn't convince Blair of this. She then asked Evangeline if Cristian approved of Todd and Evangeline's friendship, warning that both men are "complicated types." Vangie told Dorian to butt out of her life.

Also at the Palace, Lindsay enjoyed her time alone with Bo, where they discussed Rex's possible role in Spencer's murder. Neither believed he committed the actual crime, but Bo suspected that Rex was protecting the real killer. Lindsay gave Bo the credit for turning Rex into a decent guy. In turn, Bo praised Lindsay for trying to turn her life around after Jen's death. Soon, Paige came back downstairs and Bo left with her. Lindsay looked longingly after him.

Marcie and Michael received Spencer's gift — a silver baby cup engraved with "TMJ" in it. Marcie mistook it for saying, "TJM," for Thomas John McBain. Michael was upset when he came home and saw that his wife had already opened it. She couldn't understand what was bugging him, but Michael quickly covered by lying that he'd sent the gift and wanted to be there when she got it. He filled her in on the will reading, but didn't tell her about Spencer sending the gift. Alone, Michael tore up the card that came with it. Later, Michael said that he didn't deserve Marcie or Tommy, but she disagreed.

At the diner, Nat confided in Vincent about how she and John fought over John's obsession with Spencer's murder. Vince wondered if she thought John killed Spencer but she said she didn't. She began to admit how she'd doctored the crime scene to protect John. McBain entered the diner just in time to hear Vince say that if John doesn't appreciate Natalie, he's a fool. Vincent quickly covered by saying that he and Nat were discussing John's Valentine's Day plans for her.

Miles remained polite and calm as he related how Spencer had saved his life and how he planned to find out who murdered Truman. Blair gave Miles the engagement ring from Spencer. He refused, saying that if he wants to remember Spencer, all he has to do is look in the mirror. After, he watched the tape of the will and cried.

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