FROM THE VAULT: 50 YEARS AGO TODAY: EPISODE # 2594...MARCH 10, 1976
At Bayview Sanitarium, Dr. Powell tries once again to establish rapport with Mickey. Mickey is resentful of the doctor, and his hostility forces Powell to suggest a replacement therapist. Mickey is determined to remain calm in Powell's presence. Discouraged by his inability to get through to Mickey, Powell talks to Bill, who has been waiting outside Mickey's room. Bill is concerned about Mike visiting Mickey and asks permission to speak with Mickey. Meanwhile, Laura has been called back to Brookeville Hospital where Mike is tossing fitfully, fighting a high temperature.
Still in her Phoenix motel room, Trish finally receives a phone call from James Stanhope. He's pleasant and nice, wants very much to see her. Trish can hardly contain her excitement as she says she'll wait for him to make the arrangements. Stanhope then calls his lawyer for an appointment. Later, Stanhope comes to Trish's motel room, tries to size up the girl and her motives. Trish is pleasant, eager to please him, and elated when he suggests a visit to his lawyer later in the day, assuming the purpose to be to change her name to Stanhope. Trish receives a call from Laura, who tells her of Mike's accident and Mickey. She agrees to fly to Brookeville and Mike immediately. Before leaving, Trish writes a note to her father, explaining the situation, giving her address and phone number, asking for nothing but his love and recognition as his daughter. At the same time, Stanhope is with his lawyer, seeking protection from Trish, who he feels is out to blackmail him.
Linda shows up for work at Don's office, and he's rather surprised to see her. She's ready to resign, certain that Don doesn't want her around after the way she behaved at Mickey's hearing. Don respects her for standing up for Mickey the way she did, and suggests that he be the one to leave. Don didn't care for Mickey's accusations that he's taken over Mickey's practice for his own purposes. Linda comes on strong to him, saying Mickey will appreciate what Don has done. They both agree not to walk out on their obligations.
Bill tells Mickey about Baby Jennifer, and in his confused mind, Mickey thinks it is his and Laura's baby girl. Bill and Mickey continue their talk with Bill wanting to explain how Mike was conceived. Mickey doesn't want to hear it. Bill tells Mickey that Mike will always be able to claim Mickey as his father. Bill calls Brookeville, chastises Laura for being there instead of at home with the baby. He fills her in on his visit with Mickey and that Mickey wants to see Mike as soon as possible. Trish comes into the waiting area at the Brookeville hospital and, while embracing Laura, notices the baby must have been born. She then goes to Mike for a warm reunion.
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