After the judge's recess, everyone goes back into the courtroom except Greg and Destiny, who confronts her brother about whether or not he told the truth in court. He refuses to give her a straight answer. She just keeps saying it doesn't make any sense that Dani's mother would want her to be with Ross, but he finally tells her "I said what I had to say. I'm sorry if it wasn't what you wanted to hear." He tells her has to check on a patient, it's important and he has to go.
The judge in Danielle's custody case rules in favor of Ross Rayburn. Todd temporarily maintains his composure, but tells the judge he doesn't see how this decision could possibly be in Danielle's best interest, since he is her father and she would be uprooted from her stability.
The judge: "The court accepts that Danielle is your biological child, but you didn't make contact with her until very recently, and given that her mother's Will stipulates that Danielle is to be raised by Mr. Rayburn..."
Blair finally interjects: "But that is NOT what Téa wanted Your Honor, please. She wanted Dani to be with Todd, and if she said it once, she said it many, many times. And that Will, right there is a fake and Mr. Rayburn knows it.
The judge doesn't want to hear any further discussion. She has made her decision and officially transfers custody of Danielle, effective immediately. She gives Danielle ONE HOUR to pack her things and say her goodbyes.
Todd tells the judge he plans to write an editorial in tomorrow's Sun suggesting that she should be disbarred for her decision. She asks, "Are you threaten me, Mr. Manning?" And Todd says, "Oh, I haven't even begun."
Ross stands up and adds fuel to the situation by saying, "This is what I mean, Your Honor, Todd has a history of violence. It's public record. And if you grant visitation, I'm gonna fight it."
The judge tells him "that is for the court to decide."
Then Ross takes out a tape recording of the threats Todd made to him after Téa's memorial, where Todd threatened to kill him. After that, the judge orders that Danielle and Todd must be accompanied by the police while she packs to leave with Ross.
In the meantime, McBain is explaining to Natalie that for some reason, Greg Evans has testified that Téa wanted Ross to have custody of Danielle, and neither of them can figure out why.
Natalie says she can't picture Greg aiding and abetting Clarke. John says, he is not your standard accomplice, especially with "Doc" in front of his name. John decides to bring Greg in for questioning, but after a phone call, finds out he has left the country already!! He decides to try to talk to someone on the staff at the St. Kitts hospice who may have had contact with Téa.
Down in St. Kitts, Eli is getting bored, restless and anxious to get out of bed and starts to fuss with the attending nurse. She explains that his condition is life threatening and he needs to stay put. He is starting to think he should have a second opinion.
Ford returns from the mall and tells James he didn't get the job at the camera store, and if he doesn't get a job soon, they are going to be homeless. James tells him that Nate said they are looking for waiters at the country club.
Ford goes to talk to the manager of the country club and realizes that since he doesn't have any restaurant experience, he is going to have to start as a busboy. [At this point, I am actually feeling humiliated for him. To go from college professor to busboy is BEYOND mortifying!!] But he accepts the job.
Clint and Inez are at the country club having drinks before dinner. He tells her he wants to talk about her son. She says James is so grateful to be able to have a second chance.
But Clint says, he wants to talk about her other son; the one who lost his job. Clint goes on to say, that L.U. has been trying to build a first-rate film school for quite awhile and hiring an award-winning director like Robert, is a first step. He impresses on Inez that he is positive the university did not want to let him go.
Inez asks, "Then why did they?" Clint tells her his theory: that the student involved, just happens to be the daughter of the mayor, so that put the university under some unique pressure. But he feels that with a little
incentive, which he would be willing to provide, they could be persuaded to reinstate him.
She stresses that she appreciates how unbelievably generous it is of him to offer his help, but Bobby has made it clear he doesn't want her help and since Clint is her friend, he would refuse to accept it.
Inez: "Don't misunderstand, I am overwhelmed by the interest you have taken in my family. When my son James graduates from college he will owe it all to you. But to try to fix things for Bobby too, is just so much."
Clint: "And you want to know, what's in it for me."
Inez: "I don't want to sound suspicious. I'm just trying to figure out why you would want to do this for someone that you barely know."
Clint: "Here's the bottom line: You don't owe me anything. Yes, I would like to get to know you better, but if you think we should go our separate ways, so be it. I'll take it like a grown up."
Clint tells the waiter they are ready to order, but when he turns around, it is Bobby Ford and everyone has the same reaction: What?!?!?
Ford tells them he will get their waiter and excuses himself. Clint says "Guess he decided on a career change."
During dinner, Inez seems to be distracted. When Clint questions is everything is okay, she says it is hard for her to enjoy dinner when she sees how unhappy Bobby is. Clint coyly says, well, it's not forever, opportunities come along everyday. She says she wants that to happen and he assures, her "it will."
Ross texts Eli the good news about Danielle's custody just as Greg comes into his room. Eli thanks him for his expert testimony and then says, now, he needs a clean bill of health, so he can get out of there.
Greg says, "No way in hell I'm letting you leave here."
Dun, dun, da.....
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