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Episode Sixteen

(Air date Thursday, February 19th, 2004)
Scene one: It is a short time after the last scene of the previous episode, the police station, Bo's office. Bo Buchanan and John McBain are after setting it up for Stephen to come to the police station, since they suspect he is their killer. They hope that he was not playing all and suspects something.

Scene Two: The scene continues between Stephen and Jessica, they are in the hallway outside police office. In the previous episode she has let it slip that McBain suspects him of being the killer. Haver plays along, continuing to be the beloved professor to get Jessica to give him more information. Jessica foolishly does so. She puts her hand on his shoulder and leads him away from the door.

JESSICA: Frankly, I wouldn't go and see John McBain if I were you without my lawyer.

STEPHEN: (Feigning ignorance) But, he to... he told me (gesturing) he was pretty sure he had arrested the killer. He just wanted me to come down and advise.

OLTL016A: Haver is upset to know  they know he's the killerJESSICA: Yeah, he's lying, eh, listen, what really happened was that he found this old blurry photograph of him at a press conference, i.... i.... it.... it was the White Rose murders, remember a few years ago.

Haver looks upset.

STEPHEN: I know the case--

JESSICA: (Angry for him) OF COURSE you know the case you were writing about it. Anyway's, he blew up the photographs and he thinks that heee.... he sees you in a crowd.

STEPHEN: (Frowning, acting surprised) In a crowd of reporters?

JESSICA: Yeah, I know, it's ridiculous. And even if you were there you had every right to be there! (Shaking her head in disbelief) I-I... I told him that.

STEPHEN: Why thank you for going to bat for me.

JESSICA: Yeeaahh, (shaking head) yeah, you know, you were right about John he's really obsessed. Now he's even saying that he thinks the Music Boxer Murderer is the same man who sh.... killed his fiancée.

STEPHEN: Look, it's going to be all right, I'll just go there an... and I'll.... and I'll (smiling) work this whole thing out.

JESSICA: I-I'll come with you.

STEPHEN: (The last thing he wants) N.... n.... no, no, that's all right. I mean, l-l... li... like you said before you need (gesturing towards the court room) to be with your family in the court room. I-I.... I'll just take care of this i-i.... it's just a case of mistaken identity.

JESSICA: Well, in, ah, happier news I finished the footnotes for the last two chapters of the book they're just in my car.

Haver flashes one of his charismatic, beloved professor smiles.

OLTL016B: Stephen flashes her his charming smile

STEPHEN: You're the best! Look, could you bring that by the office later.

OLTL016C: Stephen sees a cop

She mouths "Okay." Haver turns and sees a police officer. He turns and does not look pleased, but flashes a faint, half-hearted smile at Jessica.

Scene Three: Time has passed and Bo and John are getting antsy, Haver has not showed up. They are sure he must be on to them. They say that they have officers at his house and office as well as Rae's house and office. John knows he has Rae, but he fears that Haver may have done something to her.

Scene Four: Haver is trying to to be conspicuous but he is trying to watch the cop and not be caught, he then tries to stall Jessica to use her as a cover. He sits down.

STEPHEN: Jessica, maybe if you, ah, (playing her) no, no, yo.... you (gesturing) need to be in there with your family. They... you've got enough on your plate without worrying about me.

JESSICA: I am soo....

Just then the cop walks towards them. Haver moves so that he is hidden behind Jessica who is sitting in front of him.

JESSICA: (Cont.) ....sorry (sits next to him) I-I.... I mean, (throwing back her hand) everything is all screwed up!

Haver sighs.

JESSICA: (Cont.) First with Todd, and now (pointing to him) you--

STEPHEN: No, no, (putting his hand on her shoulder pretending to be the good professor) ju.... ju... look, don't worry about me! I'm going to be fine, I'm going to go see John McBain and clear up this whole thing.

JESSICA: Just don't let them railroad you!

STEPHEN: (Smiles, flashing his charm) You got it!

She laughs.

STEPHEN: (Cont.) I won't!

JESSICA: Okay!

STEPHEN: Thank you (getting up)! Okay, thanks!

He walks off. Just then the court, for Todd's rape trial, recesses, and people walk out into the hallway.

Scene Five: Rae has moved a table and found a vent she has opened it and is about to try and escape through it. However, just then she hears someone at the door. Haver has put his key in the lock and is opening the door. Haver runs inside and notices the gaping hole from the missing vent grill. He drops down, flicks on his lighterand crawls through the vent, following Rae's trail.

Scene Six: Later in the day, Bo's office, Jessica goes over to see Bo and John. She asks them how things went with Haver. They are surprised that she saw him. She then admits to telling Stephen that they suspect him. They are furious. Jessica is equally angry, she defends her professor. John knows that now Stephen is on to them and that they might never find him. John asks her if he is innocent why did he run. He also worries that now this will further anger him and Rae may suffer his wrath.

Scene Seven:

Scene Eight: Rae is panting, wearing just a blouse and she is bare footed; she has escaped. She rushes towards a pay phone. She looks around to make sure Haver is not following her. Breathing heavily she goes inside the phone booth and punches in a number.
OLTL016D: Haver catches Rae
However, Haver is on her trail. He runs behind her and puts a chloroform laced handkerchief over her mouth. She gasps for a breath, and whimpers. He rips the phone from her and lets it drop.

STEPHEN: That's right, just breathe. Just breathe.

She stops whimpering, the chloroform having taken effect.

STEPHEN: (Cont.) Ah, Rae, did you really think that it would be that easy?

Stephen drags her off. The camera pans on the phone and cord swinging.

Scene Nine: Police station, Bo's office, a cop knocks at the door telling Bo and John that Haver is on the phone. Jessica is outside trying to see in. The cop leaves, so Jessica cannot see nor hear what is going on.Bo gives the phone to John.

JOHN: McBain.

STEPHEN: (Trying sound normal, yet obviously believing himself superior to them) Agent McBain, Stephen Haver. I soo sorry I wasn't able to get down to see you earlier. I, ah, I got tied up.

JOHN: (Looking at Bo) Well, we're.... we're still here why don't you come on by?

Rae is against the wall her hands tied behind her back, and the red leotard tied muzzling her.

STEPHEN: (Chuckles) You know, Jessica Buchanan told me something, she said that you think that I'm the killer.

JOHN: Jessica is over eager. She's, ah, she's looking for head lines, remember.

She is outside trying to listen in.

STEPHEN: Then she's mistaken?

JOHN: Looking into all possibilities!

STEPHEN: That's very good, but of course, if you really thought you had some evidence on me, I'd be there by now! In handcuffs!

JOHN: (Smiles) That's right, Buddy! If I had any hard evidence you'd be locked up already!

OLTL016E: Haver talks to John

STEPHEN: Keep your eyes open, Buddy! Because nothing (flicks on his lighter) is every what it seems!

He flicks it off. In the back, Rae stares on in terror.