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Okay, okay.

On

my

count. Ready? One, two, three.

Do you know your name?

Alex?

Do you remember what happened, Alex?

Do you know where you are?

Alex, can you tell me where...

needle marks in both arms. We had a tough time keeping the IV going. Draw

blood. I need a toxicology screen and a CAT scan stat.

It hurts. It hurts a lot.

Who's on call in neurosurgery? Gonzalez. He's an x -ray. Get hold of him.

We may need you. She just had a grand mal seizure.

We have an STT? Yes, I've ordered it. Probe surgical force.

What in the hell happened to you?

Yo, Ray.

I don't have your money.

I got jumped.

Where?

Right after I left, Paul.

About to recognize one of them from the hill.

I'm sorry, Ray. I know it was a lot of money.

Yeah.

Go home.

Get yourself cleaned up. We'll talk later.

You don't want me to go after her? Not tonight.

You'll find these guys.

Hey, Josh. What's up? How do you hear yourself think?

Never mind.

Jill?

Hey, Tom.

Hey, little hawk. Whoops.

Either you're early or I'm late.

Both.

I wanted to get here before you started dinner.

Take you and the kid out. Oh, I can't go out. Look at me. I smell me.

Horsey, I love you.

Can I have 15 minutes for a shower?

Even 20.

Hey, little hawk, take care of her, okay? The old man here has made me an

I can't refuse.

I don't think I want to hear it either.

I exercised him a little the other day.

Said the dispensary was coming along nicely.

Well, it's faster than I thought. You just can't wait, can you?

Hi.

I told you I'd call you when Glancy was ready to arrive.

Yeah, well, that's not why I came out.

St. Louis PD faxed it over to me.

They're trying to locate the family of a girl in Memorial Hospital down there.

Alexandra Michelson.

been an accident.

She was hit by a car.

They've operated, but she's critical.

She had an expired driver's license with a St. Louis address on it.

I guess it was your old place in the city.

The DMV phoned my office and I told them that you'd been here for a couple of

years and that I never knew you had another kid.

That's been a long time since we did.

How bad is she?

I don't know.

There's a number on there to call.

Hey, Pam.

So, we going for Chinese or what?

What?

It's about your sister.

She's so thin.

Her spleen ruptured. We removed it.

She has a subdural hematoma from the brain hemorrhaging after impact.

We've tried to stop the bleeding and relieve the pressure.

You'll see a small burr hole where we had to shave a patch on the back of her

head. Other than that, everything is basically superficial, abrasions, cuts.

They're healing nicely.

When will she wake up?

A second surgery was performed very early this morning. The first 24 to 48

should tell us more.

She will wake up, right?

I think so.

Was there brain damage?

We don't know.

Why is she in those restraints?

Well, there are other extenuating circumstances.

Drugs.

Tom, we don't know. Forget it, Jill.

She knows.

We don't want her pulling out the respirator or IV when she regains

consciousness.

Addicts have a tendency to.

Toxicology reports that your daughter has been using heroin.

Doctor,

we haven't seen Alex in over two years.

We weren't even sure she was still into drugs.

But we are sure now.

Depending on how long she remains comatose, the heroin could leave her

entirely.

What do you mean?

It's possible she'll go through withdrawal without the severe effects

addicts experience.

All we can do is wait and see on all counts.

I'm sorry. I wish I could be more positive.

250 cc's in, 100 cc's out. That's since noon.

Also, they've scheduled another CAT scan for 4 .30.

Thanks. I'm on duty till 11.

Me too.

Good night. I'll see you tomorrow. Good night.

Interway service deck, please call 3 North.

Interway service deck, please call 3 North.

May I help you, sir?

I'm not sure.

This is intensive care. Are you a relative?

Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I got the wrong place.

Thanks.

They have 24 hours to counter.

If another offer comes in, we're going to hear about it. Believe me.

Well, it's been on the market nearly three months, and the only other offer

$11 ,000 less. How's he doing?

Well, that's what you pay me for, right?

He doesn't say much about it.

I will call you and see if I hear.

Would you relax?

Bye.

Why is it every deal feels like I've earned it?

What's this?

Dinner. I picked up takeout for you and Josh. I might stay over.

I'll see you.

Drive safe.

You just get home?

Yeah.

Why don't you go to bed?

I will.

Just unwinding.

I don't get why you stayed so late.

Rox doesn't even know you're there.

Maybe she does.

She's doing it again.

And you don't even get it.

Josh.

Yes. Oh.

Oh.

Does Dr.

Cooper know?

Yes. Well, as soon as possible.

Are you going now?

I want to see her.

I don't think I can go.

What are you talking about?

It'll upset her if I'm there.

Tom, you have to go.

I can't, Jill. Please.

Make a fist.

And relax.

Do you have a cigarette?

No. Just what you need.

Having a nicotine fit.

Alex, witnesses said you ran into the street out of nowhere. Do you remember

that at all?

No.

Where did it happen?

On Franklin.

I can't remember anything.

Do you know where you live?

Well, I live at home. What do you think?

Hey, Charles. Hi, Doc.

Dr. Christopher. Coffee?

No, thank you. No, thanks.

Well, we'll have her up, taking short walks in the hall by tomorrow.

As far as the spleen's concerned, she's in very little discomfort.

The head injury is much more difficult to evaluate.

She has amnesia?

No, not amnesia. That's very rare.

She's exhibiting behavior that's consistent with a trauma to the brain.

-term memory loss, patchy long -term retention.

So, how long until it all comes back?

Could be an hour from now, could be in six months.

More likely, she'll pick up bits and pieces a little at a time.

She probably feels like something's wrong.

Something's missing, but she doesn't know what.

The psychiatrist that examined Alex thinks she may be subconsciously

the drug use, the whole lifestyle.

Frankly, Alex may not want to remember.

Are you going to tell her?

No, not yet. The awareness could trigger a need I just assumed she didn't

understand.

So what do we do?

You wait a few days, and then you take her home.

Aren't you going to say anything?

What's to say?

You don't want it back.

And you do?

Yes, very much.

Well, it isn't the only one with short -term memory loss.

I can't desert her, Tom.

And I can't live like that again. Like what?

Oh, come on, Jill. It was hopeless.

We couldn't help her then. We can't help her now. But she doesn't even know

about the drug.

Well, she will have to know. Eventually, she'll have to know.

We didn't desert her.

She left.

And I think it saved us.

You maybe.

Not me.

Oh, boy. Oh, you don't know. Tom, I've missed her every day.

Well, tell me what it is you miss, Jill. Tell me exactly what you miss.

Is it the cops at 3 a .m.? The vomit? The disappearing cash?

What?

For Josh.

And we made our lives better.

I can't fight with you anymore, Joe.

I don't have any more wounds.

You want to go back and live in that hell some more.

You didn't go to school? No, Tom is okay.

It is not okay.

I want to know what's going on.

Alex is awake and she's much better.

Josh, your sister, she's coming back.

You're joking, right?

Josh, the drugs are out of her system. The doctor hopes that maybe... Maybe

what? The last five years didn't happen?

I don't think so.

Josh?

Wow, Alex is coming home more thrills than I ever imagined

I'm going to check on her, and then I'll just go to the machine and get some

cookies.

Too many carbs.

Where are we?

This is it.

This isn't my house.

I know my memory's messed up, but when I remember where I live, you weren't

here.

Who was I?

The city.

You wanted to be on your own.

In St. Louis?

We moved to Southport two years ago.

You should have told me.

Well, you had just been through a major ordeal, honey. I didn't want to

overwhelm you.

Well, maybe you should take me back to where I lived before. You know, it could

help me remember.

When you're up to it, okay?

Come on.

Hi.

Hi. Welcome home.

Well, thank heavens you never throw anything away.

Let's see.

It's been a long day. Why don't you lie down? I'll make you some tea.

The spice kind?

Sure.

More than just a sore throat this time, huh, Mom?

You'll be fine.

What did you tell her?

Enough.

You want to share it with me?

The doctor said she didn't want us to bombard her, Tom.

Well, she didn't tell you to lie.

I didn't lie.

Well, I won't either, Jill.

That's a promise.

Josh. You're huge.

Why do you look so huge?

And I'm getting a zit.

Oh, my spleen hurts when I laugh.

You don't have a spleen.

You gonna give me a hug?

Sure.

Josh is in, um... Oh, what is it now, Josh? Is it two honors classes?

Mm -hmm.

Well, tell Alex what you're studying.

U .S. history and English.

Are you mad at me?

When I do?

I think it's just a feeling I get.

Right now she's paranoid too.

Caught your sister a little slack, Josh. Especially on the first day.

I'm going to Andy's later.

It's a cool night.

So? I'm studying.

How are you getting there? My brother's picking me up.

Kevin is driving?

Yeah. Since when are his parents letting him use the car?

She was 16.

I want you home by 9.

I'm studying, Dad.

There's a test on the Constitution Friday.

9. Period.

Forget it. Watch your tone, Josh.

You know, Dad, they're just studying and... I mean, he's not going to get

till eight.

How about ten?

So you're the negotiator now?

Does it seem fair?

Ten. No later.

So, after Brenda left the show, Dylan moved in on Kelly.

No way.

No way.

What's the matter?

You okay?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Excuse me. Hey.

What's the hurry?

Who are you?

What's going on here? Let go of me.

Hey.

What do you mean this guy grabbed her by the arm? Like he knew her, like he

wanted to talk to her.

You think we should call Ken?

No.

Why not? You haven't forgotten the cretins they used to hang around.

But what are the police going to do, go over there and watch the market?

Well, how do you know this guy didn't follow you home?

For Pete's sake, Tom, I'm sorry I even mentioned it.

You're taking everything the wrong way.

Yeah, but I'm not lying.

You are splitting hairs, damn it. Can't you let go of it? No, we should be

helping her remember.

And what good will that do? If nothing else, it would prove to you that we're

not equipped to handle this.

I'm not giving it a chance.

Maybe I'm not, but I'm not kidding myself either. She cannot stay here

Jill. She broke the contract.

What the hell with the damn contract?

No, Jill, it's over here.

We'll take her back to Dr.

McCauley's, Tom, and maybe this time we'll be able to... Jill, there's no

time. There is no next time. There's nothing.

She can't do it.

Damn it, Jill.

Why don't you face it?

They're taking over her life.

We have

her back. If we can hold on for a while, maybe it'll be enough.

Enough for what? For her to remember what it's like to be normal.

What are you doing?

Waiting for you.

What's going on with Dad?

What do you mean?

It doesn't even seem like he's glad I'm here.

I heard them arguing about me. People argue.

What'd you hear?

Something about having me back.

About me being normal.

What are they talking about?

Ask them.

Why can't you tell me? Just... Ask them.

What? What did Mom lie about?

Well, it wasn't such a big thing. Well, then tell me.

Mother's already... I know, I know about me wanting to be on my own.

Can't anyone get real here?

Before the hospital called us, we hadn't seen you in two years.

Don't do this.

We're not doing her any favors, Jill. She needs to know.

Two years? What are you talking about?

There were problems.

Big problems.

How can I not see you? Where was I?

Somewhere in St. Louis.

Snorting coke and popping pills.

What?

You were an addict, Alex.

When they brought you in, you had heroin in your system.

But these are from the IV, right? No, no, not all of them.

This is sick.

This is really sick.

We tried everything with you, Alex.

We tried rehab.

We tried counseling, and nothing worked.

You always promised, always stayed clean for a couple of days.

And then you would disappear.

And finally, you took off for good.

you ever going to tell me?

The doctor said that you would remember, honey. We just wanted it to be a little

later on your body. I don't want to hear anymore.

She fell.

I can't lose her again, Tom.

I just can't.

He's off today.

And your mom?

Uh, she's in the house. It's my brother's birthday.

She's kind of busy, but I can get her if you want.

There's no hurry.

I'm Ken.

Clancy's my horse.

Well... Glad to finally meet you.

He's in a stall.

You know, I'm the one who got the call from St. Louis.

Oh.

It's quite a surprise your parents had.

Yeah, I guess it was.

They're good people.

Everyone around here's crazy about them.

You plan on staying?

I don't know.

Doubtful.

Is that one of your friends I just saw up on the road?

I don't have any friends.

Do you want to see your horse?

Yeah.

It's all right.

I know where he is.

Nice to meet you, Alexandra.

Thanks.

Don't you ever go home, Billy Boy?

Stop it.

Ray wants to talk.

Billy, Billy, Billy.

What's up with this?

You haven't been around.

People don't just forget about 100 ,000.

You think I'm an idiot? You think I've been sitting on my butt?

Frankly, Billy, I have no idea what you've been doing.

I have been after these guys full time.

Okay, and I'm finally getting close.

You got a lead?

I got better than a lead.

Caleb, remember this guy still around a couple weeks ago?

No.

He's a friend of Sonny's.

And he was up on the hill and he heard these two guys talking about the job and

they were bragging about how easy it was.

Billy, listen to me.

I'm going to say this once.

I don't care who did it.

I don't care why it happened.

I don't care what you do to fix it.

My hundred grand, that's all I want.

You've got one day.

One day?

Okay,

I'll take care of it.

We're getting jerked around.

Find out why.

Josh, blow it out. You're going to be eating wax.

Anything to add a little fun to the party.

I apologize, Josh.

What for?

For spoiling your birthday.

Hey, no big deal.

You want me to wrap that up for you?

No, thanks.

I need a cigarette.

I'm going outside.

Why don't you skip that one, honey?

What? My wallet.

I had it.

Could you have left it at home?

I don't think so.

Don't even think it.

Well, why not? It seems like old time, doesn't it?

She didn't take it, Pom.

If you say so.

Alex.

Don't be afraid of me, please.

Please don't be afraid of me.

How do you know my name?

Listen, take a look at this, okay?

I don't know this person.

Try again, please.

I'm Billy.

Until the accident, you lived with me.

That's us. We were together.

Did I do drugs with you?

Yeah, sometimes you did. But I have to talk to you, okay? Meet me later,

No, I can't. Yes, please.

My parents are coming. You've got to get out of here. We are in big trouble,

okay? I need your help.

Please, meet me later.

Legion Stadium.

I'll be waiting.

Oh, that's okay.

I'll eat it for lunch.

Tom? What?

How long are you going to be?

About half an hour.

And you won't watch a movie?

Maybe.

I need to borrow the car.

It's a little late, isn't it?

It's 9 .30.

Where are you going?

To do drugs.

Come.

Keys are in the kitchen.

Thanks. What time will you be home?

I'm sorry.

Again.

You probably shouldn't wait up.

Well, no one said it was going to be easy.

What's the matter?

Daddy.

I'm in terrible trouble.

What happened, honey?

I found a body.

That's that boy from the market.

He's dead.

I was about to meet him at Legion Stadium. That's where he is.

I don't understand.

Who is he?

He said he was my boyfriend.

Well, how the hell did he find you?

I'm calling Cam.

he just got on his motorcycle and drove off.

Thanks.

My parents are coming out of the restaurant.

You didn't want to meet him?

I guess not.

And you didn't say anything to your folks?

No.

Blind Faith is going to meet this guy in the middle of the night.

He said he needed help.

Do you remember when this was taken?

No. There was nothing at the stadium.

I saw him.

Are you sure he was dead?

Yes! Did you check for a pulse?

No, his throat was cut. Could we stop this now? If there's no body... Did the

doctor say anything about visions or hallucinations?

No, they said...

Why would she make it up, Tom? I did not say she made it up. I said she has a

brain injury.

You want to call Dr.

Cooper and ask her if people in car accidents see dead bodies?

You and I are not experts here, Jill. We don't know what's going on with her.

I didn't make it up.

I wasn't hallucinating.

And I don't know what happened to the body.

But I hate it that you don't believe me.

Hi. Alex.

What do you want?

Junkies.

You get delusions.

Think you can do anything, like jump off a building and fly like a bird.

Or steal $100 ,000 from the person that took care of you.

Kept you out of jail.

She'd have been better off trying to fly.

I don't even know who you are.

Oh, right. You don't remember.

Billy mentioned that.

It's really very simple.

You return the money and you can go on living any way you want.

I can prove it.

Talk to the hospital. Talk to the doctors. I was hit by a car.

The problem is, Alex, whether you're lying or not, you don't get my money by

tomorrow night.

We'll come back.

Don't you knock?

You checking out?

Yeah, room service is crummy.

I thought it was going better.

It was make -believe.

I'm in some serious trouble with some scary people.

They won't find you.

They already did.

And I'm afraid...

That when they come after me, you guys will get hurt.

Where are you going to go?

Away from here.

I'll call you, okay?

Wait, wait.

Um... I've got something I want.

I wrote to you.

I got the order from the old house.

For you.

I never showed it to anybody.

Read it.

Hey, Josh.

I want you to know...

That I'm okay, and I miss you a lot.

I hope you don't hate me.

I met this guy.

He's cool.

I really could use some money. Do you think you could send me some cash?

Get it for Mom or Dad, but don't tell them it's for me.

I'll write again soon.

You're in a real bad place.

Be over.

Why, Lylee?

I was out of control.

You were loaded all the time.

Mom tried to pretend you're okay, and Dad was working off some tough love

I'm so sorry, Josh.

Till I got back.

Can you go in there?

Maybe.

Promise me you won't say anything.

She's gone.

Did you hear her leave?

Take care of your lunch today, okay?

Why don't you take the car and go look for her?

What for?

Come on, a little change?

Wow, you look so much better.

Where have you been?

Alex?

What's up?

Do you know this man?

Is his name Billy?

What are you talking about?

Can I come in?

Yeah, sure.

Hi. Did Jill call you back?

She hasn't heard anything.

I'm sorry.

I will get past it.

Again.

The strange thing is I was starting to feel optimistic about the kid.

At my age, you'd think I'd know better.

Did you boot into my investment account today?

No. You did not go into the file this morning?

No.

What's up?

Somebody's been using my name and my password.

Looks like they downloaded information about my account.

You were a

housekeeper.

Anything? No, no, no.

I gotta get back.

I can't leave the baby.

Take this until you find your own.

And you were pretty miserable.

Whatever happened, I'm glad you're off the junk.

Well, I didn't. It's a mistake.

Well, how does anybody get my account number? Don't you guys ask for my

maiden name or something? Come on, Jerry.

Yeah. Yeah.

I'm sorry.

I'm running on fumes right now.

Yes. No, I appreciate the call.

I've got an idea what's going on.

I'll let you know.

Yeah.

Yeah. Thanks. Bye.

What's up?

Your sister.

What else?

What are you doing?

Get your checkbook.

What for?

I think Alex is stealing checks again.

She called the bank with some cockamamie credit app to find out how much money

we're running in and out.

You're kidding.

No. She had somebody go into the computer to find out about our

account.

Well, how many are missing?

None from here. Well, then how do you know that she took them? Oh, for God's

sakes, Jill, give it up.

She's forced your name a hundred times. Now get your checkbook. Fine.

She didn't take any checks.

Josh, keep out of it. She wasn't doing drugs, I know. Go upstairs.

No, Dad, you're going to listen to me.

Alex left because she's in trouble. Because she's afraid of someone.

She thinks we might get hurt. That's why she left. Not because she stole any

checks. Who is she afraid of?

Maybe whoever killed that guy at the stadium.

Maybe he's after her now.

Why didn't you tell us?

I promised.

Where'd she go?

Back to the city.

I give her the address of her old place.

You knew?

She wrote to me last year.

Josh, do you remember that address?

Yeah.

I think so.

We're only a few blocks from the Amsterdam.

Nothing that's familiar.

Maybe when it's... Dark like it really was?

How could I have had $100 ,000?

Drugs? What's the big money maker around here?

You and Billy did a lot of things to stay high.

Ed. Ed.

Ed,

stay here.

Nobody's up there.

I'll pay you guys.

Can you count it?

Paul wouldn't screw with me, okay?

Come on.

Let's go right now.

I said come on. No.

Huh?

We're not taking this tray.

Are you crazy?

You just gave him two keys of smack. That's $100 ,000.

So what?

So it's ours now.

Then load it. Give it back.

No.

What? Ray, okay?

No, he can't find us. Hey, stop it! We can get out of here.

He'll find us in 24 hours, okay?

Come on!

Mom, it's me. Listen, there's some people after me, and I'm afraid that

It's about time.

We were worried sick about you. And your father. Where is he? I don't know. You

better be real close, or real fast.

You still there?

Yes. With the money, right?

Yes, I have it.

But I'm still in St. Louis.

Then I suggest you get right home.

Whatever she owes you,

We'll give you the money.

I don't think so.

I know exactly what you have and where it is.

You're about 80 ,000 short.

What's it taking us so long?

the money.

You let them go, you get the money, Ray.

Now you remember my name.

The only thing I want to hear from your smart mouth is what I tell you.

Now.

Where is it?

Outside. I hid it.

Get it.

Now.

Vince?

Under the straw.

Bring it out.

Hurry up.

Let's double off Buck's leg.

It'll take your head clean off.

Not a word, not a whisper.

I'm the one with your hands high in the air.

Hey! Give me anything.

Anything at all.

41 to base. River Patrol picked up a body by the creek.

41 to base.

I'll take him, sir. River Patrol picked up a body by the creek. Yeah, we're

clear.

Hey, boss.

Deputy Ling is fine.

Good. Thanks.

You guys want someone to stay here tonight for the hell of it?

No. I think we're okay.

Alex?

We'll be there.

First thing.

I'm sorry about that.

Yeah.

Probation. They took into account that she could have run, but she went to the

sheriff.

Risked her freedom, not to mention her life.

They dropped the drug trafficking charges. The only thing that stuck was

possession. She'll have to join a recovery program, and they'll call her

witness.

No jail.

That's the deal.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

I can't reference here.

You made me sound almost sane.

It wasn't hard, Alex.

Are you ready to go home?

Yeah.

Southport's a long way from where you've been.

I know.

No promises.