From: morgan@math.psu.edu (Ilene Morgan)
Subject: SB:  Update for Monday, Sep. 28 (LONG)
Organization: Department of Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 21:55:53 GMT

One of my longest updates yet--

Mason thinks Julia's surprise is that she's pregnant.  She tells him that
the Democratic committee has nominated her to run against whatever "pompous,
prehistoric old poop" the Republican governor names as the temporary
successor to Judge Shorter.  She wants him to be thrilled for her.  He says it
would be easier if not for the fact that *he* is the poop in question.

As Angela is about to move out, Ted tells her not to date CC.  As they are
arguing, CC walks in and wonders what they're discussing.  Angela tells CC
that Ted has asked her not to move back home.  CC says it's a great idea, and
suggests that they discuss it over dinner.  Ted vehemently objects to a dinner
involving Angela and CC.  As Angela and CC walk into the living room discussing
the strange way Ted is acting, they see Mason and Julia and call Mason "Judge",
which convinces Julia that Mason wasn't kidding.  They invite Jason and Julia
to join them at the Oasis for dinner.  Julia says that they have something to
discuss first, like why Mason didn't discuss this offer with her before he
accepted it.  He counters that he hasn't given the governor his answer yet,
while she seems to already have campaign stickers printed up.  He says that
he told the governor that, before he gave an answer, he had to discuss it with
the little woman as soon as she took off her apron.  Julia replies that she
told the Democratic committee that she had to discuss it with the old man as
soon as he took off his tool belt.  He tells her she can tell the committee
she has decided not to run.  She glares darts at him and counters that Mason
is a perfect replacement for Judge Shorter.  He says his suggestion is not
sexist--just practical, since she's planning on having another baby.  She
suggests a novel concept--he can stay home with the kids while she becomes a
judge.  Mason points out that he would be the incumbent in the election--and
would his pregnant wife dare to attack him on his record?  Julia tells him
he's right--it would be detrimental to their marriage to run against each
other in November.  He's better call the governor and tell him no.

Angela and CC toast to new beginnings.  They discuss their divorces.  Angela
says it wasn't heartbreaking for her since the love was already gone from
their marriage by the time she and David divorced.  In contrast, he and
Sophia still have feelings for each other.  CC tells her his marriage is
over.  Angela comments that the Capwell men have been having their share of
woman problems lately.  CC agrees--Ted has gone from being the all-American
boy to cheating on Katrina with some bimbo.  Angela asks if that's the
impression Ted gave him.  No, CC replies--he didn't tell CC anything about her.
CC says he still believes that Ted and Katrina are meant for each other and
that he still loves her.  Angela wonders if their love could be so great if Ted
was cavorting around with some floozy.  Ted comes by to join them.  He pretends
he didn't know they'd be at the Oasis, but CC knows better.  Ted, playing on
CC's sympathy, says he's going to have dinner alone.  Naturally, CC invites
him to join them.  CC tells ted that, if he lets Katrina get away, he'll
regret it for the rest of his life.  Angela and Ted start to list some of
Katrina's good qualities (tenacity, steadfastness, purity); meanwhile, they
are plaing footsie.  Suddenly, Ted gets a pained expression--apparently
Angela's heel has strayed up to Ted's privates.

Mason asks why he should be the one to drop out; Julia asks why should she.
They decide to debate the subject in a civilized manner.  Julia argues that
change is needed, especially with rulings to be made on family issues and
the environment; the status quo is unacceptable.  Mason counters that he is
just as well qualified and will have such a good track record as incumbent
that he is bound to be elected.  They end their discussion with each wondering
why they should be the one to drop out of the race.  When CC, Angela, and
Ted return, CC wonders if Ted's doubling over in pain was because of food
poisoning (though he's never heard of that happening at the Oasis) and
asks if he needs a doctor.  He says he's fine.  Mason asks Julia if she noticed
CC making goo-goo eyes at Angela.  No, Julia replies, Angela is making eyes
at CC; *Ted* is making eyes at Angela.  They continue into another discussion
about the judgeship.  Finally, they decide to tempt fate and run against each
other.

Ted hides behind the door in Angela's room.  She walks in, not seeing him, and
starts to undress.  He comes up and kisses her passionately.  He tells her
it's not over between them.

Reese wonders why Jodie is so against him seeing the DNA test results--all he
wants to do is lay the rumors and suspicions to rest.  Jodie breaks the news
that BJ is not his daughter.  Reese goes ballistic.  He looks as if he wants
to destroy something.  He hits the elevator button--when it comes, he gets on.
She follows; he tries to shove her out but the door closes.  Jodie tries to
explain that it was only a one-night stand when she was 17, but Reese shouts
that he doesn't want to hear it--they're through.  Jodie explains that it
happened when they found out that one of their friends was killed in
Vietnam; Reese had been out of town at the time.  He grabs her and shakes
her and tells her to stop it.  She tells him he's always been such a 
wonderful father to BJ that she didn't think the truth mattered that much.
Damn right it matters, Reese says.  He tells her not to expect him home--ever.

Reese goes to a bar.  He is sitting and drinking when he sees a guy bothering
Andie.  Reese slugs him.  Andie calls Reese her hero.  He says he's no hero;
he just needed someone to hit.  She offers to buy him a drink but he turns
her down.  They start talking about being hurt by people they love.  She
wonders why they keep coming back for more.  He says everyone has their limit.
When she asks if he's reached his, he responds by throwing his wedding ring
into a shot glass.  Reese wants more to drink, but the bartender tells him
only if he gives him his car keys.  Reese complies.  The bartender offers to
call him a cab, but Andie says she'll take him home.  He says he doesn't hae
a home to go to, so she offers to take him to her place.  As Reese heads for
the door, Andie retrieves his wedding ring.

Back at the hospital, Jodie congratulates Connor for destroying her family.
She wonders if Reese's agony, her ruined marriage, and Sawyer's life on the run
make him feel like a good cop.  Plus Cruz is gone when all of his friends need
him most.  But she tells him he will not cause BJ any more harm--Jodie will not
allow it.  Connor tells Micah to try to talk some sense into her.

Connor goes to the pagoda wanting to discuss BJ's case with Skylar.  He tells
Connor that that information is privileged.  Connor says it's a special case.
He says he wants to see justice done; Skylar comments that justice is a
difficult word to comprehend.  Connor wants to question BJ again.  Skylar
asks if that's what cops do--keep asking the same questions until they get
the answer they want.  Connor says he's just doing his job.  They exchange
mild barbs.  Connor wonders if a psychiatrist ever gives a straight answer;
Skylar asks what the question is.  Connor says that maybe there really is
something to this "Eastern stuff" and tells Skylar he's a perceptive man.
Skylar asks, flattery aside, what Connor's problem is.  Connor says it's
no problem--just something on his mind.  Skylar asks what her name is.  He
tells Skylar this woman is in emotional trouble.  He gives a description of
Kelly's situation, and finally admits it's Kelly she's talking about.  He
says he wouldn't care except that he happened to be there after Cruz left.
He offers to pay Skylar if he'll see her to help her deal with her situation.
Skylar says he won't take money for this, but he'll ask a favor--treat BJ
getly.  Connor says he can't promise anything.  He asks Skylar not to mention
to Kelly that Connor suggested she see him.  After Connor leaves, Skylar calls
Kelly and makes an excuse to see her on the beach.  When he arrives, he
startles her.  She asks him how long he's been there--maybe not long enough,
he replies.  She tells him about what happened between her and Cruz.  She
tells him she's all alone now.  He tells her everything in the universe is
interrelated and no individual knows what his or her role will be.  Finally,
Kelly notices that they're talking about her, not about BJ as she was
expecting.  She tells him she feels a little better.

Connor comes back to the pagoda looking for Skylar or BJ.  One of the women
who works there tells him Dr. Gates is out.  She tells him to leave.  He
asks where BJ is.  She lets slip that BJ and Warren have left town.  He
asks where they went and when they left, but she doesn't answer.  He makes
a phone call and tells someone to put out an APB on BJ and Warren.

NEXT ON SB:

Julia:  "The thought of Mason Capwell sitting on the bench is horrifying.
Don't misunderstand me; I love my husband, in spite of the fact that he's
stodgy, rigid, conservative, and a borderline sexist.  No, definitely this
time the judgeship should be held by a woman.  And you're looking at her."

Whew--that was long.  But how could I skimp on Mason and Julia?

See you next Monday -- Ilene
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