SCENE ONE: STEVE AND KAYLA ARRIVE AT THE EMERGENCY CENTER AND KAYLA FINDS AN ENVELOPE UNDER THE DOOR.

KAYLA: Well, it's hard to say.

STEVE: Come on Kayla. Jack doesn't give money to good causes especially not causes that we're behind.

KAYLA: Well, it looks like he did this time.

JACK WALKS IN THE DOOR.

STEVE: No. Not everyone dude!

JACK: How are you today Kayla? Beautiful day out there.

KAYLA: Terrific.

JACK: You can smell the spring in the breeze.

STEVE: Well, now that we've shot the breeze and got the weather report, I want to know what you're up to.

JACK: What makes you think I'm up to anything?

STEVE: This. What is this? And why have you been hanging around us so much lately?

JACK: Now you have a knack of making mountains out or mole hills.

STEVE: (Shows him the check) Ten thousand dollars is no mole hill dude.

JACK: Well, that's the difference between us. Maybe it's a lot to you but it's not a lot to me. In my bracket I can use every deduction I can get.

STEVE: Right.

KAYLA: What are you trying to buy with this money Jack?

JACK: I'm not trying to buy anything. Actually it's a bill I owe to this place.

KAYLA: We didn't bill you for anything.

KAYLA: Well, that's what we're here for.

JACK: Look. Maybe the other people around here can't pay their bills but I can.

JACK: Well, it's a little bit much but think of it as a contribution in honor of my new baby brother, Alexander. It's not every day you get a baby brother and you want to celebrate. Oh, come on. Every time I'm at a hospital board meeting they're talking about this place needing money. If you don't want it I can think of some charity that does. Take it or leave it.

KAYLA: Alright we'll take it. The Emergency Center can use the funds.

JACK LEAVES BUT STEVE IS STILL CONVINCED THAT JACK HAS ANOTHER REASON OTHER THAN THE BIRTH OF A BABY TO GIVE AWAY SO MUCH MONEY.

SCENE TWO: LATER THAT DAY JACK LISTENS WHILE ROMAN AND DIANA ARE PLANNING THEIR EVENING.

AS SOON AS THEY LEAVE HE BEGINS SEARCHING HER OFFICE. JACK IS READING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE HE FINDS IN HER DRAWER WHEN SHE COMES BACK INTO THE OFFICE.

DIANA: What the hell do you think you're doing in my desk?

DIANA: Well, I thought it interesting. That's why I saved it.

JACK: Six years in the jungle. Imagine that. But then again, no real connection to Salem, is there?

DIANA: Well, we don't only print stories about Salem do we?

JACK: Absolutely. And that's why you called the Pentagon the other day. Now tell me, do you think we should do this story?

DIANA: I don't know. I haven't decided yet.

JACK: I've decided. I think this is a great story. I'm going to get a reporter on it today.

DIANA: No you won't. No it's my story. And I will decide who's going to report on it.

JACK LEAVES DIANA'S OFFICE.

SCENE THREE: A SHORT TIME LATER, JACK COMES INTO DIANA'S OFFICE WHERE PAT, THE SECRETARY, IS TIDYING UP.

PAT: I don't think so. She'd have to come back. Her plane ticket is here.

JACK: Oh plane ticket eh? To Washington DC? Thank you very much. Ah....one more thing. Do you know if she assigned someone to the missing in action story in Washington DC?

PAT: No as far as I know she hasn't assigned anybody to do a story about that.

SCENE FOUR: A SHORT TIME LATER, DIANA SAYS GOODBYE TO ROMAN AS JACK WALKS IN THE OFFICE.

DIANA: I'm going to New York for a couple of days to do a bit shopping before the wedding. Do I have your permission?

JACK: Oh, absolutely. Give those credit cards a work out. By all means. (Beat) By the way I was wondering. Did you assign somebody to the MIA story in Washington?

DIANA: Yes, I did.

SCENE FIVE: LATER THAT NIGHT DIANA IS SITTING IN HER PLANE SEAT AND TWO ROWS BACK IS JACK, FOLLOWING HER TO WASHINGTON.

SCENE ONE: DIANA IS AT THE VA HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON TRYING TO SEE THE MIA. JACK IS SPYING ON HER FROM AROUND THE CORNER. SHE TRIES TO GET IN TO SEE HIM BUT THE NURSE REFUSES.

SCENE TWO: JACK DECIDES TO CALL IN A FAVOR, SO HE PHONES AN OLD BUDDY OF HARPER'S TO GET SOME INFO.

JACK WAITS BY THE PHONE FOR SAM TO CALL BACK.

SCENE ONE: THE NEXT DAY BACK AT THE SPECTATOR.

DIANA: Goodbye.

JACK: Oh Diana, what's wrong? You look awful this morning.

DIANA: I bet you've come to cheer me up haven't you?

JACK SITS ON HER DESK.

JACK: I can take a hint you know.

DIANA: I'm looking forward to seeing that.

JACK: Actually I came here to make your day. I was just on the phone with a close personal friend of mine from DC, Washington DC that is, who happens to be on the Senate Armed Forces Committee.

DIANA: Oh Jack, I'm so impressed. You just have friends everywhere. Except where you live.

JACK: He told me some fascinating information about that MIA story. You know the one that you said our reporter was shut out on a couple of days ago. Of course we dropped that story, didn't we, so we're not interested anymore. Oh I'll be on my way.

DIANA: No wait a minute. What information did you get?

JACK: About who?

DIANA: Come on Jack.

JACK: I thought we dropped this interesting little story about the MIA, didn't we?

DIANA: Well, that was only because we couldn't find enough information about him to fill a quarter column but if you have something new about him, that's worth printing, I'm more than happy to reconsider.

JACK: How broad-minded of you.

DIANA: Well, look, all I could find out about the guy was that he was held prisoner for six years. I don't even know his name. Were you able to find out who he is?

JACK: I haven't the faintest idea who he is either but I do know where he is.

DIANA: What do you mean?

DIANA: Where is he?

JACK: Here!

DIANA: In Salem!

JACK: Isn't that convenient? I mean it's not everyday that a story puts itself on a plane and comes straight to us. But don't you think it's a little interesting and curious? I mean why would this guy who's been locked up in tiger cages for six years suddenly and abruptly decide to come to Salem?

DIANA: I have no idea.

JACK: Oh come on Diana. I wanted to see those legendary Colville instincts in action.

DIANA: Look Jack, I don't have time for this alright? Now if all you know about this guy is that he had himself transferred to the Salem VA hospital then that's still not enough to go on and it's not worth the space.

JACK: Well, it would be if you wanted to follow up on it.

DIANA: I'm sure the people at the Salem VA hospital won't be giving us anymore information than we got in Washington so that's it isn't it? There's just no story, I guess.

DIANA: Consider it ran.... and feel free to drop it anytime.

JACK LEAVES DIANA'S OFFICE.

SCENE TWO: LATER THAT NIGHT JACK GOES BACK TO DIANA'S OFFICE AND BREAKS INTO HER DRAWER USING A FILE IN HIS MOUTH AND ONE IN EACH HAND.

HE DIALS IN THE NUMBER WRITTEN ON DIANA'S WRITING PAD.

JACK PUTS DOWN THE PHONE AND REPLACES EVERYTHING AS HE FOUND IT. HE SCREWS THE LOCK BACK INTO PLACE.

SCENE ONE: THE NEXT DAY AND IT IS ALEXANDER'S CHRISTENING.

ANJELICA: Oh good morning darling.

JACK: I hope you don't mind me letting myself in.

ANJELICA: Not at all.

JACK: So, where's my little brother today? Does he know he's getting christened?

ANJELICA: He's upstairs and you are early.

JACK: I know I'm early. I came early on purpose. I have a present for you.

ANJELICA: Good. You didn't have to do that.

JACK: Well, actually it's for Alexander.

ANJELICA: Oh. I had a feeling.

JACK: So, ah, do you think he'd be up to opening it now?

ANJELICA: Well, let's go find out.

JACK: Okay. Don't worry. It's not a ball glove.

ANJELICA: No.

SCENE TWO: JACK AND ANJELICA GO UPSTAIRS TO SEE ALEXANDER.

ANJELICA: Have I told you lately how sweet you are?

JACK: Please, don't. I don't want to have any nasty rumors spread about me.

ANJELICA: It wouldn't hurt your political career you know. But if that's what you want, my lips are sealed.

JACK: Thank you.

ANJELICA: So, where is this alleged gift, eh?

JACK: Oh it's right here.

ANJELICA: Should I open it now or wait until after the christening.

JACK: Open it now.

ANJELICA: Okay, okay, here goes. (Beat) Oh Jack, where did you get this?

JACK: Um Well, actually I was packing up some of Harper's things back at the house and....that's mine. That's my christening gown. And I didn't think that Alexander had one

ANJELICA: Oh he doesn't. Do you realize that you are the only one that thought about this? With all the trouble we've had finding a nanny, it completely slipped my mind.

JACK: I wanted to do something special for him on his big day.

ANJELICA: You did. This is so special.

JACK: Good. I'm glad you liked it.

ANJELICA: You're going to look so beautiful in your christening gown, thanks to your big brother. Jack, I thought a lot about the talk we had the other day when you said things would never be the same.

JACK: Forget about that. Really forget about it.

ANJELICA: I just wanted to let you know, it's true. I do love Alexander in a way that I've never loved anyone else before.

JACK: That's to be expected isn't it?

ANJELICA: But I love you too.

JACK: Look don't worry about me. I'm a big boy Anjelica. Really I am.

ANJELICA: I'm not worried. I just want you to know that you are as important to me as you ever were. What I feel for you is different to what I feel for Alexander but it's not any less.

JACK: Thank you.

SCENE THREE: A BIT LATER.

JACK: Relax, it's going to be fine.

ANJELICA: But where could Justin and the minister be? Don't they know what time it is? And Denise. Her plane was due in from Washington over an hour ago. If this keeps up my baby won't have a godmother or a godfather at the christening.

NEIL: Jack, you got a call. It's The Spectator.

SCENE FOUR: THE GUESTS BEGIN TO ARRIVE. JACK IS HOLDING ALEXANDER

WHEN THE MINISTER ASKS FOR THE GODPARENTS TO COME FORWARD. ADRIENNE STEPS IN AS GODMOTHER BECAUSE DENISE COULD NOT MAKE IT FROM WASHINGTON. JACK STANDS BACK FEELING THE PAIN OF BEING LEFT OUT. JUSTIN ARRIVES AND TAKES HIS PLACE AS GODFATHER.

SCENE FIVE: AFTER THE CEREMONY JACK IS LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW AT THE RAIN.

JO AND ANJELICA COME INTO THE ROOM.

JACK: Well, I'm glad it fit.

ANJELICA LEADS JACK AWAY WITHOUT HIM SAYING A WORD TO JO.

SCENE ONE: THE NEXT DAY JACK VISITS THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TRYING TO FIND KIMBERLY ABOUT AN INTERVIEW.

NURSE: Get out of here.

JACK: I know her from my DC days. You're just like her. Only better.

JACK: I only call 'em as I see 'em. You see the thing about Fawn is that she's got brains as Well, as beauty. I bet you're just like that. I bet you know everything that goes on around here.

NURSE: Well, I do try to keep up on things.

NURSE: Is that what this is about?

JACK: Oh no, no. I really do want to get together with you sometime....

THE NURSE WALKS OUT ON HIM JUST AS KIMBERLY GETS OUT OF THE ELEVATOR. JACK DELIBERATELY BUMPS INTO HER.

KIM: Jack, really!

JACK: I'm sorry. How's your mother?

JACK: Oh I'm sorry because I wanted to tell you about this very interesting topic that would be very good for your radio show.

JACK: Well, that is too bad because it's probably one of the most interesting subjects to come down the pyke in a long time. And I didn't think you'd want to miss out on it.

KIM: Okay Jack, I'll bite. What's it all about?

JACK: And there has been a lot of interest in MIAs lately....

KIM: Okay, okay. I read something recently about this guy who's been missing and suddenly they found him.

JACK: I read about him too. You know I've been doing a little research on him and I found out that they transferred him to the Salem VA hospital.

KIM: You're kidding. Wow. Think about how interesting it would be to talk to that guy.

JACK: Yeah. I bet I could arrange for you to talk to him.

KIM: You could?

JACK: Oh, yes. I know the administrator over there. I'm sure he'd be most co-operative.

KIM: Now wait a minute, why would you want to help me out Jack?

JACK: Well, this is an issue that needs to be discussed.

KIM: Oh my, my, my. That almost sounded noble. (Beat) Almost! There are a lot of people who think I'm your competition you know.

KIM: (Surpressing a laugh.) Yes, that's what I'm saying.

JACK: Okay, okay. Kimberly you're right, you're right. You know me too Well.

KIM: You bet I do. What's the catch Jack?

JACK: The truth of the matter is that my paper is going to do a major spread on this whole thing and I know that your radio show's getting very high numbers. You can generate a lot of public interest in this story so I can make a lot of money by selling a lot of stories when it comes time to do our spread.

KIM: Oh I get it, I get it. We help each other out a little here. Is that it?

JACK: Well, why else would want to share it with you?

KIMBERLY IS INTERRUPTED BY HER ASSISTANT, ADAM, WHO SAYS THAT HER CURRENT INTERVIEW HAS CANCELED AND SHE HAS NO ONE TO FILL THE SPOT. JACK GRINS AND COUGHS LOUDLY TO ATTRACT HER ATTENTION.

ADAM: Is it better than dead air?

KIM: Anything's better than dead air. Mr. Deveraux here has done a little research on the MIA issue.

ADAM: I don't think we've met. The name's Adam Scott. I'm Kimberley's assistant.

JACK: So I gathered. It's a pleasure to meet you Adam.

KIM: Jack has suggested that we do a show in conjunction with an article he's planning to run on the subject.

ADAM: Well, can we get it together in time for the show?

JACK: Oh definitely. I've already laid all the ground work. I'd be more than happy to share it with you.

KIM: Adam do we have anything else in the works?

ADAM: Not that we can get together this fast. I really think we should go for it.

KIM: Then let's go for it.

JACK: Good, good. I'll get all together all the material and I'll share it with you. And I can even arrange that interview with that MIA at the VA hospital.

KIM: Great.

JACK: We'll do it, I'm sure. Well, I've got to get to the hospital.

DIANA HAS WALKED UP BEHIND THEM AND HEARD IT ALL.

SCENE TWO: A SHORT TIME LATER JACK IS TALKING TO KIMBERLY IN THE DOCTOR'S LOUNGE.

KIM: Wait a minute Jack. What if this guy doesn't want to be interviewed?

JACK: Oh don't worry about that. I talked to Dr. Burke and he said no problem.

KIM: No I hope not but let's face it Jack, this guy's been through a terrible ordeal. I'm not going to press him into something he's not ready for.

JACK: Look if he doesn't want to talk, do a basic profile on him. You know the anatomy of an MIA, that sort of thing. The people who were around him before he was recaptured. What is the reaction to his return? Was there someone he was personally involved with?

ADAM: Hey, hey, there's an angle.

JACK: Exactly. Exactly Adam. Now people want to know. I mean what if there was somebody you were in love who's been gone for years. Dead and gone. And suddenly they come back. And what if you're married? What if you're married or have a lover? Are you going to drop that lover just like a potato and take up with a person that you thought was dead?

ADAM: I think I should go and see what I can dig up on this.

SCENE THREE: DIANA DECIDES SHE HAS TO STOP THIS INTERVIEW AND SHE GOES TO SEE DR. BURKE AND TELLS HIM THAT SHE WANTS AN EXCLUSIVE ON THE STORY AND THAT SHE WILL CONCENTRATE ON THE DOCTORS IN THE HOSPITAL. BURKE DECIDES TO GO WITH DIANA'S DEAL AND NOT KIMBERLEY'S.

KIM: Won't be possible? Wait a minute, I thought everything was arranged.

JACK: What?

BURKE: I've changed my mind. Perhaps another time.

KIM: Yes. Perhaps another time. Thanks. Goodbye.

JACK: What happened?

SCENE FOUR: LATER THAT DAY JACK GOES BACK TO SEE DIANA AT THE SPECTATOR. HE WALKS IN HER OFFICE AND SLAMS THE DOOR.

DIANA: I'm trying to get a newspaper out. That's what we do here in case you've forgotten.

JACK: That's not what I'm talking about and you know it.

DIANA: Jack, I don't have time for one of your little tirades, alright. Now I have to be going so make yourself at home. You can snoop through my desk. I left it open for you this time so it would be....

JACK: You're not going anywhere until you explain yourself to me.

DIANA: I don't owe you any explanations.

JACK: You do when it comes to sabotaging this paper. Oh I know all about your little trip to the Salem VA. How you convinced Dr. Burke to have a change of heart over giving the radio talk show to Kimberly about the MIA.

DIANA: I convinced him to give us an exclusive. I hardly call that sabotage. Now why are you so interested in helping Kimberly all of a sudden?

JACK: Why are you so interested in this story all of a sudden? I thought you said the MIA thing was dead. It wasn't going anywhere.

DIANA: Well, I did but you've obviously convinced Kimberly that it is and if it's a hot story then I think we should be covering it. You haven't answered my question. Why did you bring it to Kimberly?

JACK: Well, I brought it to Kimberly because her show is a top rated show and it can bring in a lot of readership for our paper if we do the story. And I think it's good to have a little exchange of goodwill, don't you? I mean I think you'd be very happy if I helped out your future sister in law.

DIANA: Don't do me or my future family any favors. We don't need them especially from you.

JACK: When are they going to become your family anyway? I haven't heard any talk of a wedding lately.

DIANA: That is my business Jack, not yours.

JACK: My, kinda touchy about this aren't we?

DIANA: No I'm not. I'd just like you to stay out of my personal life!

JACK: I was just talking about the MIA. I didn't know that was personal life.

DIANA: It isn't!

JACK: Then why is it such a big deal?

DIANA: Will you get out here? Get out of here.

JACK: Well, it seems like you can't say anything to anybody around here anymore.

DIANA: Get out. Now.

JACK IS VERY PLEASED WITH HIMSELF.

SCENE FIVE: MEANWHILE EMILIO GETS FIRED BY NEIL BECAUSE HE IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL TRAINER AND NEIL NEEDS SOMEONE BETTER TO TRAIN HIS HORSE. EMILIO TELLS ADRIENNE THAT HE IS SURE THAT JUSTIN GOT HIM FIRED BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT EMILIO AND ADRIENNE HAD AN AFFAIR.

SCENE SIX: JENNIFER DROPS BY TO SEE ALEXANDER JUST AS HE IS FIRED. SHE FEELS SORRY FOR EMILIO BUT TELLS HIM HE WILL GET A BETTER JOB. JENNIFER GOES INTO THE HOUSE AND EMILIO DECIDES TO GET HIS REVENGE ON JUSTIN. HE CUTS THE BRAKE CABLE ON JUSTIN'S SPORTS CAR.

SCENE SEVEN: AS JUSTIN IS LEAVING, JENNIFER ASKS FOR A LIFT IN HIS CAR. EMILIO IS WATCHING FROM THE BUSHES AND SEES HER GET IN THE CAR. AS JUSTIN TAKES OFF, EMILIO THROWS HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND IS BADLY HURT. EMILIO IS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND NEEDS SURGERY.

SCENE ONE: A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, JACK WALKS INTO DIANA'S OFFICE AND SHE IS TALKING TO A SERVICEMAN.

CAL: Cal Winters. An old friend of Diana's.

JACK: Oh. Pleased to meet you Lieutenant.

CAL: Thanks.

JACK: When did you two meet?

CAL: We met in Hawaii.

JACK: Oh Hawaii. When did you sneak off to Hawaii, Diana?

DIANA: I didn't.

CAL: Diana and I are old friends.

JACK: Really?

CAL: As a matter of fact I just arrived in Salem.

JACK: And you just looked her up. I can't blame you. If I had an old friend as beautiful as Diana, I'd do the same thing.

DIANA: Jack, did you see the copy of the Sunday Magazine layout that I left in your office?

JACK: Oh forget about that. This is exciting. Two friends getting back together. Of course I'm.... I'm sure you were sorry to hear the news.

CAL: What news?

JACK: Well, nobody likes to hear about the one that got away and here's Diana getting married to Roman Brady. (Beat) That is true, isn't it, Diana? (Beat) I'm sorry. You act as if you didn't know.

CAL: No I didn't.

JACK: I'm sorry. Me and my big mouth. Well, you know what they say? Life goes on right.

CAL: Right.

SCENE TWO: A SHORT TIME LATER CAL LEAVES DIANA'S OFFICE AND JACK STOPS HIM TO TALK.

CAL: Maybe.

SCENE THREE: LATER JACK WALKS INTO DIANA'S OFFICE WHERE ROMAN AND DIANA ARE KISSING.

ROMAN: Taking notes Jack?

JACK: Maybe.

DIANA: What can I do for you Jack?

JACK: Well, I just finished for the day and I thought I'd say goodnight.

DIANA: Goodnight.

JACK: I saw the layout. It's good. Have a good evening.

DIANA: Thanks, you too.

JACK: Roman?

ROMAN: Yeah, see ya, Jack.

JACK: You know I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed meeting your friend earlier. I bet you guys had a lot to talk about.

ROMAN: What's he talking about Diana?

JACK: Diana, it was good meeting your friend earlier.

ROMAN: I thought you said that nothing in particular happened Diana? Did you forget this old friend dropped by?

DIANA: Yes, I guess I did.

ROMAN: So, who is it anyway?

DIANA: Jack, weren't you on your way out?

JACK: Diana, did I say something I shouldn't have said? (Beat) Diana, I'm sorry if I spoke out of turn.

DIANA: Please just go Jack.

ROMAN ASKS DIANA WHAT IS GOING ON AND AS SHE STARTS TO EXPLAIN SHE NOTICES THAT JACK IS STILL LEANING ON THE DOOR.

ROMAN CONTINUES TO ASK QUESTIONS BUT DIANA STILL AVOIDS ANSWERING HIM DIRECTLY.

SCENE FOUR: JACK DECIDES TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAL AT THE VA HOSPITAL.

JACK: Dr. Burke, just the man I'm looking for.

BURKE: Oh.

JACK: I need to talk to you about something.

BURKE: I have plenty of time if you need to help in researching the series of articles that your paper is doing on me. I mean on the hospital.

JACK: Actually it's about one of your patients but I do need your help on something.

BURKE: What's that?

JACK: I need the dossier on Lieutenant Cal Winters.

BURKE: Hops start Mr. Deveraux. I'm afraid I can't do that. It's illegal.

JACK: Details my man, details. (Beat) You know I bet you're Well past due for a promotion, aren't you?

BURKE: I've been in my present position for some time now.

JACK: Hmmm. A favorable word in the right ear at the right time from the right person could help your career a lot. I'd be more than happy to return the favor if there was a favor to return?

BURKE: Why don't you come up to my office with me and I'll see what I can do.

SCENE FIVE: A SHORT TIME LATER.

BURKE: Would you mind keeping your voice down? I'm really not supposed to be doing this.

JACK: Don't worry Doc. I'm going to make sure that people know what you're doing. The right people.

BURKE: Yeah. I have to get to my meeting.

SCENE ONE: EMILIO IS IN HOSPITAL AND APRIL WANTS TO CALL THE POLICE TO INVESTIGATE HIS ACCIDENT. SHE THINKS THAT JUSTIN DELIBERATELY RAN EMILIO OVER. EMILIO TELLS HER TO KEEP THE POLICE OUT OF IT ENTIRELY. ABE COMES TO QUESTION EMILIO ANYWAY AND HE ASKS HIM HOW MUCH HE KNOWS ABOUT MECHANICS BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH. EMILIO PLAYS DUMB ABOUT THE WHOLE THING.

SCENE TWO: ABE ASKS JENNIFER IF THERE WAS ANYTHING BETWEEN JUSTIN AND EMILIO. JENNIFER GETS UPSET ABOUT HIS IMPLICATIONS.

SCENE THREE: JENNIFER TELLS ADRIENNE ABOUT THE BRAKES AND ADRIENNE CONFRONTS EMILIO. JENNIFER OVERHEARS THE CONVERSATION AND REALIZES THAT EMILIO IS AT FAULT.