The next day, Lynette is sitting in her kitchen drinking tea when she thinks back to his kiss with Greg the night before.

She's snapped out of her thoughts by the doorbell. She answers the door and finds Jim on the other side.

Lynette: Jim.

Jim: I think we should talk.

Lynette sighs and looks a little nervous.

Jim: Can I come in?

Lynette: Um, yes of course.

Jim comes inside.

Jim: Your mother had a little talk with me yesterday.

Lynette: Well, I didn't put her up to it.

Jim: No, I know you didn't do that. I'm here because what she said made me think.

Lynette: Really?

Jim: She made me realize that we need to discuss some things, open up the dialogue a little more.

Lynette keeps her back turned to Jim and won't look him in the eye.

Jim: Are you all right? You seem nervous.

Lynette: Nervous? No, I'm fine, I'm just trying to take in what you are saying.

He puts his hands on her shoulders.

Jim: You know I love you, don't you?

Lynette: Yes.

Jim: All of this has been so hard for me, I don't know how to sort my feelings out.

Lynette: I guess you just need your space.

Jim: It's just that I'm afraid that things might not work out, you know.

Lynette continues to look nervous.

Lynette: (thinking) What am I going to do?

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At Lightner headquarters in Detroit, Cassandra comes into her office and finds Yvette waiting for her.

Cassandra: What are you doing here?

Yvette: If you're going to make threats, do it to my face. Don't be a coward and do it over the phone.

Cassandra: I simply made you an offer.

Yvette: Listen, I don't have any control over the building contract, that's up to the joint board of directors for the project, which

I do not sit on.

Cassandra: You're still on the inside, surely you can find a way to improve the odds of Lightner succeeding.

Yvette: I have no desire to help your company do anything, I just wish you would back off.

Cassandra: I'm afraid that's not going to happen.

Yvette: What do you get out of this? Does any of this change what my father did? No.

Cassandra: I've spotted an opportunity and I'm taking. This project could help this company make the Fortune 300.

This is just business as usual and I have a really good bargaining chip.

Yvette: If this is all about business, I can find you a contract with another company. I have connections, all over the country.

Cassandra: I want this contract and you need to help me get it.

Yvette: I will not be blackmailed by you.

Cassandra: Oh, but what about your precious family? The premiere retailers of the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard, a golden dynasty

that can't in any way afford one tarnish.

Yvette: Would you listen to yourself? You are so bitter and full of resentment.

Cassandra: No, dear, the only thing I've full of is ambition.

Yvette: Ambition doesn't mean playing games that could hurt people.

Cassandra: I learned a long time ago to only look out for me.

Yvette: Well, maybe I'll start playing some games of my own, maybe something to make you rethink this stunt you're pulling.

Cassandra: You're out of your league, dear.

Yvette: That's what you think. Didn't I tell you before not to underestimate me? Good day.

Yvette leaves.

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At the courthouse, the custody ruling is about to get underway, Edmund, Stephen, Leigh and Leigh's lawyer, Ben are present. Anna is sitting in the spectator area, behind Edmund.

Anna: (whispering) Have faith, you're not going to lose those kids.

Edmund: Thanks, Mom.

The judge enters the courtroom and gavels the hearing in.

Judge Becker: I take it that both parties involved and their counsel are present?

Stephen: Yes, your honor.

Ben: Present, your honor.

Judge Becker: All right, then lets get down to business. After carefully reviewing the case, I have come to a ruling that I think is best for the children. Based on testimony given by various character witnesses, even some from the petitioner's own family, I have ruled that Mr. McGregor should retain custody of the children.

Leigh: (whispering) Damn it.

Ben: (whispering to Leigh) We can appeal.

Judge Becker: The children are in a very stable environment right now and I see no reason to uproot them.

Leigh: (whispering) This is unbelievable.

Judge Becker: The children's mother, the former Mrs. McGregor will be granted visitation rights, the terms of which will be discussed at a later date.

Edmund: Thank you, your honor.

The judge gavel's out and leaves. Leigh immediately walks over to Edmund.

Leigh: You can bet that I am going to appeal this travesty.

Edmund: Please, would you just let bygones be bygones here. No more fighting.

Leigh: I don't want my sons raised by you to have them turn into holier than thou hypocrites like you.

Edmund: I've offered you a truce for the good of our kids, if you cared about them you'd take it.

Leigh: I want what's good for my kids and being raised by me is what is good for them.

Edmund: Be truthful here, isn't the only reason you want full custody is so you can stick it to me?

Leigh: Oh, yeah, it's always "me, me, me" with you.

Edmund: Tell me the truth.

Leigh: Frankly, I don't waste that much time thinking about you. You might be basking in the glow of victory now, but when all is said

and done, we'll see who has custody of those kids and believe me, I will make sure that it's me.

Leigh walks out, Ben goes behind her.

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