Beth is back in the cell with Trina. She feels awkward at first since she's never met Trina before. She slowly approaches the table and sits down. Lloyd stands up and paces behind Trina. There is silence for a few seconds.

Beth: "Um, Drake went to get Abby."

Trina: "Thank you Beth. I think that I should be the one to tell her about all this."

Beth: "I agree."

Trina: "Can you tell me about her? How is she doing, in school and everything?"

Beth: "She's doing well in school. Drake and I went to the parent teacher conferences recently and they told us her grades were improving."

Trina: "She started the year with lousy grades, I tried to help her with her homework but we weren't getting anywhere. The school even offered to set her up with a tutor."

Beth: "Honker has been helping her. The three of them often do homework together."

Trina: "That's very nice. Abby stopped bringing kids to the house. Gosalyn still came over, but none of her other friends."

There is another awkward moment since neither of them knows what to say.

Drake arrives at home to pick up Abby. Gosalyn is reading a book since she cannot watch TV while she is grounded. She is sitting in a chair that does not have sight access to the television. Abby and Jake are sitting on the couch in front of the television watching cartoons. Abby is not really paying attention, she is staring off into space.

Drake: "Hey kids."

Gosalyn: "Hey Dad. How'd the meeting go?"

Drake walks into the family room to greet the kids, and slowly approaches Abby.

Drake: "It isn't over yet. Actually, I came here to get you."

Abby: "Get me, why?"

Drake: "How would you like to go see your mother?"

Abby: "Is she okay? What's going on?"

Drake: "She's okay, she's fine. She wants to talk to you."

Abby: "It's bad news, isn't it?"

Drake: "There are some things you need to know. Your mother wants to be the one to tell you about those things."

Abby: "Gosalyn?"

Gosalyn: "Hey, you should go see what she has to stay. I'll stay here and babysit Jake."

Drake: "Launchpad will be here any minute to help you with that."

Gosalyn: "What? What for? I don't need any help…."

Drake clears his throat: "He's bringing Skyler."

Gosalyn: "Oh"

Drake winks at Gosalyn and leads Abby toward the door.

At the jail, Beth is working on giving Trina the ammunition she needs to hold it together while she talks to Abby. Trina's attorney leaves the cell to take a phone call.

Lloyd: "Excuse me"

Beth: "Do you know what you're going to say?"

Trina: "How do you tell your child that you've ruined your life, and by extension theirs too?"

Beth: "Trina, if you're going to do this, you need to be strong, for your daughter. If you fall apart she'll follow suit. Abby needs to see that you are going to be okay. She needs to get her strength from you."

Trina: "It's kind of sad really, because I've always gotten my strength from her. She's always been a lot stronger than me."

Beth: "You need to stop thinking that way Trina. You need to be the parent here. You need to put all of those feelings aside and be here for your daughter. You need to tell me right now if you can do that because if you can't…"

There is a knock at the door, the guard lets Drake and Abby enter the cell. When Abby sees her mother she tears up.

Abby: "Mom"

She walks to the other side of the table to hug her mother, but the guard intervenes.

Guard: "No contact with the prisoner."

Drake: "It's her mother. Please can you just make this one exception?"

Guard: "Sorry"

Trina: "It's okay, it's okay. Abby, why don't you sit down?"

Abby to Drake: "I can't even hug her? What is this?"

Drake: "They have these rules honey, I'm so sorry."

Beth: "Abby dear, sit down."

Drake and Beth stand off to the side so Trina and Abby can talk.

Back at the Mallard house, Launchpad arrives with Skyler. Launchpad gives Gosalyn a hug.

Launchpad: "Hey kiddo. I didn't get to see you last night. How was your trip?"

Gosalyn: "It was ahh, it was nice."

Gosalyn is distracted as she is now face to face with Skyler. It's been a while since she's seen him, or talked to him. He gives her a hug and she accepts with curiosity. During this reunion Launchpad has joined Jake in front of the television.

Back at the cell, Trina starts to explain things to Abby.

Abby: "Mr Mallard said you had some things to tell me."

Trina: "Yes I do. I've had to make some decisions in the past couple of days, some really tough decisions. You deserve to know everything, and why I am making these choices."

Abby: "Are you going to jail?"

Trina pauses for a moment before she answers.

Trina: "Yes, yes I am."

Abby: "For how long?"

Trina: "Six years."

Abby starts to cry: "Six years? No, no you can't…."

Trina: "Abby it's going to be okay."

Abby: "No it's not! You didn't do anything, why should you have to go to jail?"

Trina: "That's just the point. I didn't do anything. I should have stopped that monster from hurting you."

Abby: "How? He was hurting you too, I know he was."

Trina: "I'm your mother. It was my job to protect you. It didn't matter what he was doing to me."

Abby: "I don't understand. Why can't they see that he was hurting you too?"

Trina: "I never talked to the police. I never reported anything."

Abby: "Why not?"

Trina: "Because I was scared. I was afraid to talk to the police. I was afraid to talk to anyone about this. But I'm not afraid anymore. And I don't want you to be afraid anymore either."

Abby is still crying: "I am afraid. I am so scared. I don't want you to go to jail."

Trina: "Abby…."

Beth: "Why don't we take a break? Abby, come on honey why don't we go splash some water on your face?"

Abby: "Alright"

Beth and Abby leave Drake and Trina in the cell. Drake sits at the table where Abby was sitting, across from Trina.

Trina: "You must think I'm a horrible mother."

Drake: "It doesn't matter what I think."

Trina: "I deserve to hear it, whatever it is."

Drake: "No. I'm in no position to judge."

Trina: "You mean that bit about faking your death? What was that about anyway?"

Drake: "I thought I was doing the right thing."

Trina: "How is leaving the right thing?"

Drake: "It's complicated. But it's something that I'll regret for the rest of my life."

Back at the Mallard house, Gosalyn and Skyler are in the backyard sitting on the swing.

Skyler: "I like this time of year. The leaves have fallen, the air is cold, the lakes are frozen…."

Gosalyn: "Yeah I like it too."

Skyler: "Launchpad told me your dad took you to New York. Does this mean you're reconciling?"

Gosalyn: "Dad and I are resolving our issues. The trip really helped us get close again, almost like we were before."

Skyler: "Like you were before the fire."

Gosalyn: "Yeah. We had this unique bond from day one. It's like we understood each other like nobody else could. When he adopted me, I told him he saved my life, and he told me that I saved his just the same. We used to fight a lot but we would never stay mad at each other for long. When he was gone, it felt like a big part of me was gone too. I felt like a different person without him. And when he came back I couldn't stop being angry with him."

Skyler: "But eventually you did?"

Gosalyn: "I guess I did. I don't know, maybe it had to get worse before it got better."

Skyler: "What happened Gosalyn? I mean the last time I saw you, you said you needed space, you were so upset and you wouldn't tell me why….."

Gosalyn: "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, I couldn't. Things were so screwed up, I kept screwing up…."

Skyler: "Like how?"

Gosalyn: "When I moved in here, I was very difficult with Dad and Beth. I caused a lot of trouble, I talked back, I ignored their rules, the last straw was the night the varsity team had that party that was raided. Dad was so angry."

Skyler: "Launchpad told me you went to that party."

Gosalyn: "I went there looking for you. Maybe it's a good thing you weren't there. I probably would have made things a lot worse. Anyway, Dad had a fit when I got home. I thought he was going to send me away, but he surprised me. He told me he loved me no matter what. He told me the truth about why he was gone and where he was, and I just felt so awful about everything. I felt awful about the way I treated Dad, and the way I treated you…"

Skyler: "Wait, what are you talking about? You didn't treat me badly, Gosalyn. You told me you wanted some time. I understood that."

Gosalyn: "Really?"

Skyler: "Yes. I wasn't too happy about it. I wanted you to talk to me, I wanted to help you with this. But you couldn't so, I just wanted to respect that."

Gosalyn: "You're not mad."

Skyler: "No, I'm not. I am more disappointed. I want to be that guy for you, that guy that you come to with your problems no matter what they are."

Gosalyn looks at Skyler's disappointed disposition. Suddenly it occurs to her that she has this great guy in her life, how could she have pushed him away in her great time of need?

Back to Drake and Trina in the cell.

Trina: "I can remember a time before our girls were best friends. They played on the same soccer team. After the game, Gosalyn would always run up to you. You would pick her up and give her a big hug. Both of you were so happy, like the world around you didn't exist. I was so jealous because I wanted that for my Abby. I wanted her to have a father that loved her as much as you loved your Gosalyn."

Drake: "Where is Abby's father?"

Trina: "I don't know. He left us when Abby was three. He didn't want to be a hands-on father. He set up a college fund for her, but he didn't want to be any part of her upbringing."

Drake: "Why not?"

Trina: "He was afraid. He didn't have a good upbringing, no good example to follow. Abby's father was a good man. But we didn't plan on being parents. Abby was a surprise. When she came along we decided to give it a try. We lived together for three years, but one day he said he couldn't do it anymore. He set up the fund and then he took off. No letters, no phone calls."

Drake: "I'm sorry."

Trina: "Yeah, me too. Abby deserves the best, and I haven't been able to give that to her. I hope Gosalyn knows how lucky she is."

Drake: "I'm not perfect."

Trina: "No, but you're not a monster. You're not abusive. You don't turn your back and allow people to hurt your kids. You don't sit up at night acting oblivious to the fact that somebody is abusing them. You're there for your kids. And you've been there for Abby."

Drake is stunned. He would never allow anyone to hurt his children, or any child for that matter. But what if it's happening and he does not know about it? The reality of this hits him hard. He begins to fear for his children and their safety. Trina snaps him out of it.

Trina: "Drake"

Drake: "Ah, Beth and I would like to keep being there for Abby."

Trina: "What?"

Drake: "We'd like to have legal guardianship of her while you serve your sentence. Beth has already talked to an attorney about drawing up the papers."

Trina: "Wow, I don't know what to say."

Drake: "Say that you won't fight us on this."

Trina: "No, no I won't. Drake, thank you. Thank you."

Beth and Abby rejoin Drake and Trina in the cell. Drake stands up and offers Abby her seat back. Beth sits next to Abby. Abby looks back and forth at both women, fear of what they will tell her next.

Abby: "There's more, isn't there?"

Trina: "Yeah, there's more."

Back with Gosalyn and Skyler at the Mallard house. They are still sitting on the swing in the backyard. Gosalyn's head is on Skyler's shoulder and he has his arm around her.

Gosalyn: "Dad wants me to see a therapist."

Skyler: "Why, don't you live with one?"

Gosalyn: "Yes, but that doesn't count. They say doctors shouldn't treat their own family members."

Skyler: "How do you feel about that, seeing a therapist?"

Gosalyn: "Same way I feel about eating brussels sprouts."

Skyler: "Why is he making you see a therapist? I thought you were resolving your issues."

Gosalyn sits up and looks at Skyler.

Gosalyn: "Here comes your shot at being that guy for me."

There is a pause, and Skyler has a curious look on his face.

Gosalyn: "Dad found drugs in my backpack."

Skyler: "Drugs?"

Gosalyn: "Marijuana"

Skyler: "Mari….. Gosalyn what were you doing with marijuana?"

Gosalyn: "I never tried it Skye. I promise, it was stupid of me to keep it."

Skyler: "Where did you get it?"

Gosalyn: "Some juniors from the girls' soccer team put it in my backpack. I didn't know what to do with it. I just couldn't get rid of it."

Skyler: "Did you….. think about trying it?"

There is another pause before Gosalyn answers.

Gosalyn: "Yes"

Skyler: "Oh no, Gosalyn…."

Gosalyn: "I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it, but I don't want to lie to you Skye. I just want to let all the bad stuff go and I want things to be okay with us again."

Skyler: "I want that too. And I appreciate your honesty. I know it can't be easy. But we're talking about drugs here Gosalyn. Drugs. This is serious, you know that right?"

Gosalyn: "I know. I don't plan on getting involved with drugs. I don't want any part of it or anyone that uses them. I just want to play soccer and hockey, and train for our competitions and be your girlfriend. But if that can't happen, I need you to tell me now."

Skyler smiles and takes Gosalyn's hand.

Skyler: "I'm not going anywhere."

Gosalyn: "You're not?"

Skyler: "No, I said I wanted to be here for you. I meant it."

Gosalyn smiles with tears in her eyes. Skyler uses his hand to wipe her tears away before giving her a hug.

Back at the cell with Abby, Trina, Drake and Beth.

Abby: "He's getting out isn't he? Is he getting out while you're trapped in here?"

Trina: "No, no he's not. He's probably going to trial."

Abby: "Then what, what is it?"

Trina: "Turns out I'm pregnant."

Abby: "Pregnant?"

Trina: "Yeah. In a few months, I'm going to have a baby."

Abby: "Are you crazy? Mom how are you going to have a baby, you're going to jail?"

Beth: "Abby, sweetie, calm down and let her explain."

Trina: "The DA offered me a deal, and I'm going to take it. I'm going to be spending the next few months under house arrest until the baby is born, and then I'll spend the rest of my sentence in a women's prison."

Abby: "What about the baby?"

Trina: "I haven't figured that out yet. I still have some time to think about it. But meanwhile, you'll be staying right where you are, with Drake and Beth."

Abby looks up at Drake and then at Beth: "Really?"

Drake: "Of course."

Drake walks up behind Abby and puts his hands on her shoulders. Beth puts one of her hands on top of Drake's.

Beth: "We wouldn't have it any other way."

Abby: "So that's why you're not doing the trial, because of the baby?"

Trina: "And you. I didn't want to risk a longer sentence. This way, I know when I'll be getting out."

Abby: "Will I get to see you?"

Trina: "They have rules about that, but yes you will. On a limited basis though. I want you to live your life. I want you to go to school, and play soccer and have fun with your friends. I want that for you."

Abby: "No offense Mom, but this deal really sucks."

Trina: "I know, but under the circumstances I feel I'm making the right decision. And I meant what I said. It will make things a lot easier for me to know that you are living a good life. Promise you'll do that for me."

Abby wipes away tears: "I promise"

Later that evening, the family has already sat through a quiet dinner and Abby excused herself early. Beth left for work and Drake and Gosalyn have put Jake to bed. Drake and Gosalyn enter the family room.

Drake: "Thanks for helping me clean up dinner, and with Jake."

Gosalyn: "No problem. Dad, do you think Abby's going to be okay?"

Drake: "It's going to take some time, but eventually I think she will be. She needs to know that she has us to lean on."

Gosalyn: "I can't believe her mom is going to have a baby. What was she thinking?"

Drake: "She didn't plan it Gos. But now that she is pregnant, she has some decisions to make. She made one today by deciding to give Beth and I permanent guardianship of Abby."

Gosalyn: "What about the baby?"

Drake: "I don't know yet sweetie. We'll just have to wait and see. Lets talk about something else. How was ah…. your visit with Skyler?"

Gosalyn blushes.

Gosalyn: "It was good. I took your advice. Don't get a big head or anything but it worked."

Drake smiles: "That's good."

Gosalyn sits on the couch and Drake sits down on the coffee table in front of her. After his visit with Trina, he's been haunted with the thought that his children could be in danger. His recent nightmares are also adding fuel to his worry.

Gosalyn: "Something wrong Dad?"

Drake: "I need to talk to you about something serious. We had this talk a long time ago. You were a lot younger so you probably didn't know what I was talking about."

Gosalyn: "Dad, you okay?"

Drake: "No. No I'm not. I'm constantly worried about you kids and your safety. I know that I don't have to remind you that there is evil in this world, because you already know that."

Gosalyn: "I know Dad but we're doing just fine, with the exception of what is happening with Abby. What's got you so worried?"

Drake: "People do bad things Gos. And I'm not just talking about the people that steal things and shoot guns. There are people that hurt children, and cause them so much pain and fear that they can't tell anybody about it."

Gosalyn: "Like…. Abby's stepfather."

Drake: "That's right. Most children suffer in silence either because they are afraid, or embarrassed and ashamed to tell anyone. So I need to ask you this and I need you to be honest with me."

There is a pause, and Gosalyn watches her father nervously as he tries to get through this tough conversation. He's having trouble making eye contact with her. His hands are shaking and his palms are sweaty. She hasn't seen him this scared since the time Taurus Bulba escaped death for the second time.

Drake: "Has anyone ever bothered you, or touched you in a way that they shouldn't have?"

Gosalyn hesitates. She knows that this is no joking matter. She can see how troubled and scared her father is to have to ask her this question.

Gosalyn: "No Dad."

Drake: "You swear, you are absolutely sure nobody has hurt you like that, even before you met me?"

Gosalyn: "No, Dad I promise. Nobody hurt me."

Drake: "What about words? Has anyone ever talked to you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable? Has anyone ever used inappropriate words or asked you to do things you didn't want to do?"

Gosalyn is upset and worried that her father is asking these questions. Her expression is soft and emotional.

Gosalyn: "No"

Drake breathes a sigh of relief.

Drake: "Good. That's good."

Gosalyn: "Dad, are you okay?"

Drake: "I'm fine sweetie. Just, please know that if anyone ever bothers you, or hurts you, you know you can come to me, or Beth, or somebody that's going to help you. You know that, right?"

Gosalyn: "I know Dad. Why would you think I wouldn't?"

Drake: "There's a certain control that goes along with being abused. After talking to Trina I started to think about how Abby must have felt. She was suffering alone. She couldn't talk to anyone. Her own mother didn't stop this from happening to her. She had nobody to stand up for her."

Gosalyn: "She has you and Beth now."

Drake: "So do you. And so does Jake. I hope you know that Beth and I will always be here for you."

Gosalyn: "Dad, I appreciate the concern, but can we be done with this mushy stuff already?"

Drake: "Almost. Back to the subject of you and Skyler. Now that you two are dating again, we need to set some ground rules. And I need to know if um…. if the two of you have ah……"

Gosalyn: "Have, ah what?"

Drake: "Have you…. and Skyler….. have you had sex with Skyler?"

Drake shuts his eyes tight as if he is waiting for Gosalyn to throw something at him. Instead of answering Gosalyn giggles.

Drake opens his eyes and glares at his daughter.

Drake: "What's so funny?"

Gosalyn: "You! Did you really just ask me that?"

Drake: "What is so funny about that question?"

Gosalyn: "Daaaaad! I'm fourteen."

Drake gives her a look indicating that he is still expecting an answer.

Gosalyn: "No, okay? I haven't."

Drake: "You haven't."

Gosalyn: "Of course not! Now can I go?"

Drake: "Not yet. Gos, I'm going to try really hard to accept that you have a boyfriend. But I'm not going to accept you growing up too fast. You are fourteen, and there's so much for you to experience before you're an adult. So, I don't want you to be in a hurry to grow up. You'll have plenty of time for that, believe me."

Gosalyn: "Oh…kaaaay."

Drake: "Do you know where I'm going with this?"

Gosalyn: "Do you know where you're going with this?"

Drake: "Yes. I will sleep better at night if I knew that you were abstaining from having sex until you were married."

Gosalyn: "And I will sleep better at night if we could forget that we had this conversation."

Drake: "I'm being serious Gos. Sex is a big deal, and young people are not taking it serious enough to take the proper precautions. They are spreading diseases and getting pregnant…."

Gosalyn: "Dad…"

Drake: "… getting their hearts broken and dropping out of school…."

Gosalyn: "Dad! Dad, I get it okay, just please can we drop it now?"

Drake: "For now."

Gosalyn: "Good. I'm gonna go upstairs and check on Abby."

Gosalyn leaves to go upstairs. Drake watches her, feeling better after having a talk with his daughter, as uncomfortable as it was.