1/7/08: FREEDOM
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JANUARY 7, 2008-EPISODE #409: FREEDOM
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Mike tells everyone that Frankie survived the surgery........but his spleen was removed. He can live a normal life without it. Caroline asks if her son is going to survive and Lexie looks at Mike and steps forward, saying that with the injuries that he sustained that the chance for blood clots and other complications are high. Kimberly wheels into the waiting area, saying that everything is ok at the Pub. Max and everyone else fills her in on what took place and she can’t believe Nicole hasn’t been picked up yet for attempted murder. Kimberly adds that Roman can sit in jail but Nicole can walk free.
The Brady's then take a slow walk to the I.C.U. and see Frankie laying still in his bed, with machines helping him survive. As Caroline cries on Bo’s shoulder, Bill and Mike walk up and tell them that Kayla and the baby are stable and she is resting in her room.
That is when Bo tells Bill and Mike he’s surprised that they are still there. When Bill asks why, Bo says that Lucas was arrested tonight..........
On rape and murder charges. Bill and Mike look at one another in shock as Bill says he’s going to the station to help his son. As Bill races down the hall, the scene shifts......
SALEM POLICE STATION
Carrie and Will walk in. Lucas is brought in dressed very nicely and Will gives his father a hug. As Lucas thanks Carrie for bringing Will in, Kate walks in in a huff, saying she wants to know why Lucas or no one else called her. Lucas answers, saying that he’s already looking at life. With her there, he didn’t see the need to sign up for the death penalty. Kate rolls her eyes and Lucas says that is exactly what he’s talking about.
All she can do is throw her hair back, roll her eyes and treat everyone like they are so much crap on her shoe. Well.........time for her to know where they stand with each other. She can truly go straight to hell. Period. End of story. Kate says that no matter what, he is her son, and she will always be there for him, which makes Lucas agree. She will be there.......just like having herpes. Kate is silent as she looks around, turns and leaves.
Once outside the office, she calls both Philip and Billie but gets no answer from either one. Carrie walks out, saying she is off to Roman’s arraignment. Right before she leaves, Patricia walks in, smiling. She tells everyone that Lucas is facing nine counts of rape. Kate says that this is absurd and Patricia answers, saying that these Midwestern rapes that have been occurring have now been linked to Lucas.......with the evidence that she has found in his apartment, including news articles, a black outfit, and other items........
That will guarantee that this member of Salem’s finest family spends the rest of his life......behind bars. As everyone looks around shocked, the scene once again switches......
MOTEL ON SALEM'S EAST SIDE
Philip and Alyson wake up at the same time and look at each other. Both are hung over but still can’t believe what they did the previous night. They both slowly get up and start getting dressed, as they wonder what to do next. For his reputation, they promise to each other that whatever happened will stay their secret. They both then say that unwinding really felt great the previous night. As they finish getting dressed, they smile at each other and then leave separately. As each of them drive in the opposite direction, they wonder if what they did will affect them.....and if so, how. The scene then shifts to...
SALEM COURTHOUSE
Several hours later...family and friends sit in nervous anticipation for the proceedings to begin. Sami is helped into the courtroom by Max while Marlena sits in the front row. Sami and Marlena take each other’s hand as Sami tells her everything will be fine. Carrie, sitting on her other side, and Belle also encourage her to stay hopeful. As everyone sits still, the judge comes out and as he sits down, Roman is led in. He looks at the standing room only crowd that came to support him......his family, brothers and sisters, and longtime friends. He smiles at everyone and waves, as he and Marlena take each other’s hand. He kisses her on the cheek and then sits down, as Patricia calls the court to order.........
Patricia: Your Honor........the defendant that sits before you today.......was once one of Salem’s finest. This court recognizes the many sacrifices that he has made in the line of duty......but, that does NOT excuse his wanted and blatant act of murder that he committed on the evening in question. After engaging in a fight to the death with a citizen of this community, he willfully caused his death by firing his personal weapon at a jetliner........causing it to crash on national television and burst into flames, killing both of the occupants and the flight crew in the process.
It is my duty to inform the court........that this man, Roman Brady, be held without bail.......for four counts of murder.........in the first degree. If not, it will send a message that he and others like him are above the law.........and I hope that the court will grant this action.
As Patricia sits down, smiling, Roman’s lawyer stands, but he says something shocking........
Lawyer: At this time.......I use the right to recuse myself from these proceedings.
Everyone gasps as the judge calls order and, at that moment, all eyes turn to the doorway......as Stefano walks in with Cassie, arm in arm. They sit at the back of the courtroom and, as everyone stares hatred at the pair, the judge asks Roman’s lawyer why he is doing this. The lawyer responds.....
Lawyer: Because I was instructed to.......by Roman’s new attorney.
In walks a very beautiful woman.....who sends chills down Patricia’s spine. The new lady lawyer looks at Patricia and says.....
Special Guest Star Layla Ali: Nice to see you again.......Patty.
Patricia doesn’t say a word, as the new lawyer introduces herself as.......
Diana Winters, Roman’s new lawyer.
The judge is very impressed, knowing that she is a partner in one of the country’s biggest law firms.......and is on Victor’s personal payroll. Roman turns and looks at Bo, who simply smiles back at him and nods his head. Roman silently says thanks to his brother, as Linda proceeds.....
Diana: Your Honor.........my colleague was indeed right. This man has sacrificed a lot for his duty of being a police officer in Salem. I would like to enter into evidence Exhibit A......a picture of what this man looked like 24 years ago. His face was surgically altered by one of Salem’s........and the world’s......most notorious crime bosses. His memory was erased and he was separated from his family for many years. In 1991, a ruse was perpetrated on him.....when another man claiming to be the REAL Roman Brady surfaced and he lost everything that was dear to him.
Well, over a year ago, he regained that which was stolen from him.......only to have a man who had once blew up his home.......with his wife, Marlena Evans Brady inside, no less.......and has, just recently, been responsible for the kidnapping and supposed death of his daughter, Samantha.
Everyone is listening intently, as Diana continues......
Diana: And now, when he had been pushed to the edge......when he felt that the man responsible would once again gain his flight to freedom, not answering for the crimes against the people of Salem......he took action. Anyone......who has been through what this man has been through, surely would have done the same. And, I ask the court to consider all of this....
As it makes it’s decision. I thank you.
Diana sits down as everyone on Roman’s side applauds and the judge once again calls order.....and threatens to clear the courtroom.
Patricia stands and asks for a rebuttal. As the judge grants it, she says.....
Patricia: Is this the same man who, with his brother’s help, his best friend’s help, and the help of one Alice Horton, escaped from this same jail over 25 years ago when he was rightfully arrested for the Salem Stranglings?
Diana stands and counters.......
Diana: Yes, he escaped......to prove his eventual innocence! He was almost framed for those murders, murders that were committed not by him......but by one Andre DiMera, nephew of crime kingpin Stefano Dimera......
Who arrogantly sits in this court today!
The judge calms both women down and reminds them to act civil in his courtroom. As both women stare at one another and sit down, the judge announces that he has heard everything and will now render a judgment......
Judge Hardcastle: Well, both attorneys make very compelling cases. Please stand, sir.
Roman stands and looks at the judge.....
JH: And, I must commend you, Mr. Brady, on your many years of service to the people of Salem. That does not weigh lightly in my decision. You have saved these people time and time again.......and at the risk of your own personal safety.
Roman: Thank you, sir.
JH: But.........one of the things that really counts against you, sir, is the escape that occurred all those years ago. Even though you eventually gained your freedom, we simply cannot have one person who.....for whatever reason.....feels that they can use the law as they see fit.
Roman: I understand, Your Honor.
JH: And therefore, because of that, I have no choice sir........
But to deny bail at this time.
Everyone gasps in shock as the bailiff takes Roman by the arm. Marlena reaches out to him but they are separated too quickly. Sami is being comforted by Belle and Carrie as Bo and Abe stare at a smiling Stefano and Cassie. Tony then storms over demanding to know why Cassie came there today. Marlena stomps over, wanting to know the same answer.
Cassie tells them both that they never have been parents and she has never been a mother, so Cassie owes them nothing. Tony tells Stefano that if he finds out he had anything to do with this.......and Stefano tells him to watch who he’s threatening. Diana walks over and says Patricia won this battle but that she doesn’t fight battles.......
She wins wars. Linda walks off and tells Marlena she will be in touch later on today and Bo tells Stefano that this isn’t the last of anything. Stefano agrees. He says the last of it will end....
Stefano: With Roman Brady locked away.......FOREVER!!!!!
Stefano laughs as he walks Cassie out the courtroom and leaves a tearful yet defiant Marlena seething with anger.......
And plotting her revenge. As the scene freeze frames on her tear-stained face and slowly fades to black.
ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...
NICOLE MAKES A DISCOVERY AND...WHERE IS BILLIE?!
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