Scenes: 4
Characters: Anna Devane, Patrick Drake, Robin Scorpio, Diane Miller, Damien Spinelli, Jason Morgan
Gallery: Screencaps
Anna: I mean, you know, it’s natural for you to have freaked out at the thought of an entire family living under one roof because your father and I, we were not good examples of that, obviously.
Robin: First of all, me and the baby moving in with Patrick is absurd.
Patrick: And cramming a baby into a closet isn’t?
Anna: He has a point. A closet is no place for a child.
Robin: It isn’t a closet. It’s a dressing area that’s about to become a nursery.
Diane: Well, call it whatever you will, no woman should be forced to store her couture in boxes by the bed.
Anna: You know, I mean, Patrick has all the room in the world.
Robin: Okay, look, I know that you mean well and somehow you’ve managed to convince yourself that siding with him is actually good for me, but I can assure it isn’t. I mean, this whole situation is completely ridiculous.
Patrick: I couldn’t agree more.
Diane: Patrick, statements like that do nothing to enhance your position in a court of law.
Elizabeth: Okay, I’m sorry to interrupt, but why involve the courts at all? The last thing either of you want is a long, drawn out custody battle. Take it from somebody who’s been there. It’s not going to do anybody any good, least of all that baby.
Diane: If Patrick wishes to withdraw petition, all he has to do is ask.
Robin: In the interest of our child, will you let this go?
Patrick: What kind of father would I be if I didn’t fight to be a part of my child’s life?
Diane: And that settles it. I will notify you when the hearing is calendared. When you retain legal counsel, please have them contact me.
Elizabeth: I know you’re trying to convince Robin that you want to be a good father, but taking her to court? It’s only going to make her dig her heels in even deeper.
Patrick: What choice do I have? I’ve told Robin every way that I can that I want to be a part of our child’s life and she doesn’t seem to hear it.
Elizabeth: I think you’re just going to have to give her time.
Patrick: Elizabeth, my back is against the wall. In a few months, she’s going to give birth. Now, if I want to be a part of our kid’s childhood, then family court is the only option.
Elizabeth: Spinelli, what are you doing out here all alone?
Spinelli: Oh, um, the Jackal has just undergone a battery of, well, no doubt beneficial, if somewhat disconcerting, tests to measure his optimum health and wellness. And while being returned to the confines of my regrettably plain room, the pleasant pusher was called away. So rather than incurring the wrath of the administrative staff by violating hospital policy and wheeling myself back on my own, the Jackal has decided to remain patiently here and wait for the return of the orderly one.
Elizabeth: I’ll take you to your room.
Spinelli: That would be lovely and give the Jackal a chance to explain the true meaning of our previous conversation. See, well, the Jackal is most certain that Vixenella clearly harbors feelings for Stone Cold –
Elizabeth: Spinelli, if say one more word about Jason and Claudia Zacchara, I’ll sedate you.
Elizabeth: Stranded again?
Spinelli: Oh, um, the Jackal has been given a clean bill of health and is awaiting his ride back to casa de Stone Cold.
Elizabeth: Well, I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Spinelli: The Jackal is likewise relieved, though he is still troubled that he may have distressed fair Elizabeth with his musings about Vixenella’s feelings for Stone Cold?
Elizabeth: It’s okay, Spinelli.
Spinelli: I just — the Jackal feels compelled to explain, even at the risk of involuntary sedation. Um, look, Stone Cold has never shown even the slightest interest or reciprocal feelings for the daughter of darkness. Indeed, the master does not seem to trust or even like her at all — a fact that Vixenella is well aware of, yet strangely unphased by. The Jackal would almost go so far as to say they are antagonists, save for the fact that they proved themselves capable of working in harmony when I was felled by the dreaded Asian ague. And you know, after being on the receiving end of her most mindful ministrations, the Jackal must admit that callous Claudia is not actually all that bad and even –
Jason: Spinelli.
Spinelli: Oh.
Jason: Stop.
Elizabeth: Just sign here and you will be free to go. I’ll call you an orderly to wheel you out.
Jason: Uh, I can do it.
Spinelli: Um, actually, while Stone Cold is much more than capable of such a menial task, he would be in clear violation of section three, article eight of the hospital policy and procedures manual. And if the administrative ones discover such a breach in conduct, they would no doubt ram their fury on you like the Goth God of Zune.
Elizabeth: I won’t tell if you won’t.
Spinelli: The Jackal appreciates fair Elizabeth’s discretion on the matter and truly hopes that none of his earlier words were taken amiss?
Elizabeth: Not at all, just please stop explaining.
Jason: Okay, come on, let’s go.
Spinelli: Um, actually, the Jackal senses me lingering discomfort between Stone Cold and the mother of little Jacob Martin. It would be ill-advised to leave without first attempting to clear the air –
Elizabeth: There’s really no need, because I get it, okay? That Claudia likes Jason. He doesn’t like her. Either way, it has nothing to do with me. We have our own lives now.
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