Episode Sixteen: Jack and the Others
Are Being Held Captive by Tony in a
Bavarian Castle; Everyone in Salem Believes
They are Dead; Jack Tries Repeatedly to Escape.

Background: [Matt was off camera again for a couple of weeks] Eventually Bo and Hope borded the Japanese fishing Trawler. The "fisherman" were able to speak perfect English. They told them that they could search the ship. Someone found Marlena's wedding ring, but the "fisherman" denied knowing anythig about it; they told them that it probably came from a fish. Meanwhile, Roman and Marlena were able the others on the Coast Guard boat, but could do nothing. It appeared that some personal effects were found with blood on it, and they viewed that as fact that the missing werre dead -- though one article was Jack's backpack and Jack had no backpack when he haden fellen overboard.

The gang returned. Maggie was shocked to see that Mickey had moved on; Mickey seemed not to be that excited to see her home. Abe began to suffering from vision problems. John's back injury bothered him, and he began to abuse narcotics. Billie had a computer disk with about her and Bo's daughter, Georgia. It implied that she had not diee at birth but was alive. Billie convinced Bo to go search for their daughter. This caused tension for Bo and Hope. Patrick got involved, further fueling the tension. Despite saying he was no longer a di Mera operative he did call in some in the organization for information about the girl -- which has not only been SORASed.

Jennifer returned home broken hearted, others were having a happy reunion but not her and her family. She immediately checked the computer and spotted a message from Jack; however, it was from months before. Jennifer did not know how she can live without Jack, and her son would never know his father. An aged Abigail was thrilled to see her mother. Jennifer mentioned Jack and Abigail thought he was home too; Jennier had to break the terrible news to her. Jennifer explained the island and the rescue, and the lost Salemites. Abigail became nasty to Jennifer when Jennifer told her about Jack drowning. Abigail pointed out that had Jennifer waited to pull the life-support they would not have lost him. Abigail told her mother that she wished that she (Jennifer) had died not her father. She blamed her for not saving her father. Abigail has a new friend, Chelsea [it does not take much to realize she will be Chelsea]. Chelsea was a bad influence on Abigail, she incites her into rebellion, and Abigail upset over her father being alive only to die again and her anger towards Jennifer, caused her do succomb to Chelsea's manipulations. Despite everything, Jennifer still wanted Patrick to live in the garage apartment. Billie also moved in.

Scene One: It is Thanksgiving. Jennifer has Bo, Hope, Billie and Abigail's friend Cassie. Jennifer tells Abigail she made Jack's favorite dessert, pumpkin pie. Abigail still has not forgiven her mother for what happened to her father.

Scene Two: There is a stock footage of the famous Castle Neuschwanstein, in Bavaria Germany, it is serving as Tony's castle. Apparently Roman and Marlena are being held prisoner.

In another room Bart and another of Tony's goons carry in a body, who we cannot see. The body is thrown on the bed, his back to the camera. Bart sits on the edge of the bed, tormenting the person.

The person must be unconscious because he has not said anything. Nastily Bart rolls the body over to reveal, *Jack*! Jack is mumbling.

Jack is groggy and his eyes flutter open. He tries to focus and look around, while still flat on his back.

Scene One: Jennifer is sleeping on her couch, her arms wrapped around a photo of Jack. Suddenly a hand appears, illuminated by a celestial light, accompanied with celestial music; the hand caresses her cheek which also becomes illuminated. We see that it is ghost Jack. He stops caressing her cheek and looks down at her with great love.

Jennifer wakes up confused, frowning.

Jennifer jumps up, and throws off the blanket, looking around. However, no one is there. She gasps, and expectantly runs to the door, opening it.

However, it is only Abigail and Chelsea, home later than they said they would be. Jennifer is furious. She grounds Abigail. Abigail continues to ignore her mother's authority, still blaming her mother for her father's death. Abigail does not listen and invites Chelsea to spend the night. Jennifer gives in.

Scene Two: Two of Tony's goon's drag Jack back into his room. It appears he has attempted yet another escape.

Jack straightens himself out then crosses his arms and stands defiantly. Just then Tony, furious over Jack's continued escape attemps, enters the room.

The goons leave, Jack, his back to Tony, is staying in the stance and running his hand up his opposite arm. Frustrated he puts his had to his mouth.

Turning to talk to him directly.

As Tony replies, Jack walks towards his bed, and sits on it. Despite it being a prison it is a tastefully decorated room.

Furious Jack continues to remain silent, but glares at him with hatred.

Scene Three: Back in Jack's room, prison.

Jack is about to attack until Tony points his Samurai sword at Jack's throat. Tony lowers it to Jack's chest, Jack reluctantly sits back down on the edge of his bed. He exhales.

TONY: All right, in here, then, Jack unless you want to go home in a big box with a big red bow on it, I suggest you learn to behave yourself.

JACK: (Gesturing) You now Tony, just as that inventor who tries and tries and fails a hundred times but gets it right in the end, I'll find my way out of here. (Being smug) So, tell me, where's Cassie? You know I haven't see her since (enumerate with his figures) we were drugged, and taken off that Japanese fishing trawler. (Throwing out his hands gesturing a question) So, where is she? (Gesturing again) In fact, where is everybody else? (Grinning) What is this place?

TONY: (Laughing back) So many questions, (gritting his teeth) so little time.

JACK: (Shrugs) Well, I'm a prisoner, right? I've got all the time in the world.

TONY: Prisoner, yes. (Scoffing) "All the time in the world," I don't think so, Jack.

Jack contemplates what he has said, though Jack's expression almost indicates that Tony is the one who will be surprised.

Scene Four: In Abigail's room, Chelsea first tried to get Abigail to smoke but Abigail told her that it is bad for your health. She, however, convinced Abigail that they should sneak off and go out and have fun.

Scene Five: Tony again is threatening Jack with his sword. Jack's eyes follow the blade of the sword as Tony uses it to toy with Jack, pointing it at Jack, and waving it up and down Jack's body. Jack, however, does not want to play into Tony's game, not wanting to show fear.

Tony whisks the sword away, grinning.

Tony turns away.

Tony has struck a never, Jack, carrying a pillow, gets up and lunges for him. However, Tony is too quick and cuts Jack's arm with the sword. Jack groans in pain.

Tony lifts the blade parallel to Jack's throat.

Jack does not move, but looks done at the blade, practically next to his neck.

Scene Six: Sitting on the edge of his bed, Jack is using his other hand and teeth to tie a cloth around his sword wound. His hand is blooded from the wound. He is breathing somewhat heavily.

TONY: Oh, it's all not that ser-ious! But the next one will be if you ever try to attack me or try to escape again.

JACK: (Looking towards Tony) Did I happen to mention, that your assistant Bart told me that Jennifer and my baby made it back to Salem safely, no thanks to (gesturing with his head) you.

TONY: Ha hah. (Getting up, pointing the sword to the floor and gesturing with his other hand) You know, I'm very disappointed in myself, I've had you all hostage on the island, I set up an underground volcano, (gesturing) which brought on a big tidal wave, (gesturing with his head) you should have all been killed, but.... here you are still alive.

JACK: (Looking at Tony) Did anyone elssse happen to make it back to Salem?

TONY: Oh, yes, as a matter of fact, Patrick Lockhart survived.

Tony flashing a wide, wicked smile and laughs, really enjoying Jack's uncertainty and discomfort. He rolls his head around, like a madman.

Scene Seven: Jack is sitting on the edge of the bed, pressing the cloth to his wound, he cannot hide how affected he is by Tony's news about Patrick.

Tony stops him with the point of his sword. Jack realizes it is futile.

Smirking and turning to leave, pressing the point of the sword into Jack's chest. With the sword Tony pushes him back.

Tony leaves, and closes the door. Jack glares at him. Jack runs to the door and tries to open it, to no avail.

Jennifer continues to have a difficult time dealing with Jack's death. She visits Alice for comfort. She tells Alice that Jack was always such a sentimentalist, he really loved the holidays. Jack would kill her if she told anybody that side of him. She thinks it is because she and Jack spent their youth in boarding schools, they missed out on those holiday memories. She tells Alice that even last Christmas, when she thought Jack was dead, he gave her a special gift, their son. Jennifer confides that it is so hard, losing him again. She does not know what to do, she has to be mother and father to her children. Sometimes she cannot even bare to continue without him. She wants Abigail and their son to have hope, but she does not have hope. She also tells her that she cannot control Abigail anymore. She does not know what to do.

Scene One: We see a chain, the camera pans down it's length to reveal Jack, with shakes at both of his ankles. He is reclining on the bed, doing a crossword puzzle. Reading and thinking over the next question. We hear Jack's voice, as the camera continues to pan his body.

Jack rolls his eyes, and hits the paper, not appreciating the humor of the question or answer since it is almost Christmas and he is stillbeing a prison in Tony's mad world.

Jack hits the paper with his pencil, and does not bother to fill-in the answer. In frustration he throws down the newspaper on the bed, and gets up.

He starts walking around the room, but has reached the end of his tether. The chain stops him, and he trips. rooming into some furniture.

He almost falls over but grabs onto a chair for balance.

Just then a guard comes in [he has a very bad Arnold accent].

The guard motions to someone else nodding with his head.

Someone can be heard can be heard protesting, then a second guard is seen, being rough wih Cassie, he throws her into the room.

She runs towards him and throws herself into his arms.

The two guards leave. Cassie continues to seek comfort in Jack's arms, burying her head in his chest. He seems a little uncertain, but tries to comfort her.

Scene Two: Meanwhile, Bo and Billie's search for their daughter has lead them to the same di Mera castle they have broken in, and are searching for information on their daughter. Of course, Tony as lead them there.

Scene Three: Back in Jack's cell, Cassie finally lets go of her tight embrace.

He leads her to the edge of the bed and sits her down.

Jack takes a few steps but is stopped by the chain. He braces himself on the chair to stop himself from falling.

Scene Four: Jack walks around the room, checks his chain, and hops to a grated window, and tries to peer out.

Placing his hand on her should.

Cassie begins to wander around the room, looking for something.

Jack realizes something and pulls back the rug. As he continues to talk as he continues to examine the flooring.

Scene Five: Jack is still trying to find a trap door. He throws back the rug in disgust. Getting up, and starts walking around for a sign of a secret panel or anything which may lead to a secret passage.

Cassie joins him in looking something which would be a clue.

Jack is looking behind the mirror, as he imitates turning a knob to demonstrate to her what he means.

Jack looks at her from the window.

Jack is sobered by what she said, he realizes what she said could be true.

Scene Six: Jack walks over to Cassie, trying to reassure her.

Jack's pain missing his family is evident on his face.

Jack trips from the chain and fans on her, she braces him.

Cassie has been crying. Looking away, she sniffs from the tears, and nods in agreement. Jack gently rubs her arm, trying to comfort her.