Brooke went back to her seat and prepared for take-off. She kept going over in her mind what James had told her and what Griffin had told Jen. There was something wrong, she knew it, but couldn't quite place her finger on it. Alarms were going off in her head and she decided to call Antonio as soon as she was allowed to turn her phone back on.

A few moments later the plane had taken off and then the seat belt sign went off.

"Is everything alright?" Jen asked, noting her friend's distracted behaviour.

Brooke nodded and then smiled at Katie, who was being unnaturally quiet. Brooke pulled out a credit card and slid it through the monitor in front of Katie. "Here, why don't you choose a video game or movie to help pass the time?"

Katie gave her a small smile. "Thanks, Mama Diamond."

"Anything for you, darling," Brooke smiled back.

Katie looked through the selections and chose a game. She put the headphones on and started to play. She normally loved video games, but her thoughts were distracted, wondering what had happened to her brother and why her mom wasn't telling her everything. Jen had told her he was in the hospital, but not why, and that frightened her more than anything. If he was sick, or had been in an accident, Jen would have told her. She stole a sideways glance at her mom, who gave her a reassuring smile. Jen looked composed and relaxed, but Katie could tell something very bad must have happened, because her mother hated flying and was always a nervous wreck until long after they had landed. Please let my big brother be alright, Katie silently prayed.

Brooke waited until Katie was engrossed in her game and then leaned towards Jen so she could speak without being overheard. "Jen, did Griffin tell you that Antonio is in L.A. with the boys?"

Jen shook her head. "No, he is?"

Brooke nodded. "I gave James a quick call to see how the boys are holding up, and he said Antonio is there now."

"Does Griffin know?"

"Yes...Jen, did Griffin tell you that the doctor does not want to release him into his custody?"

"He said the doctor was concerned because of the legalities, that's why he had me send him the release form," Jen told her.

Brooke thought for a moment before continuing. "The release form we all signed, it's only in affect so long as NO parent is present, correct?"

"I think so, why?" Jen asked, wondering what Brooke was thinking.

"If Antonio was already there and can make the decisions needed, WHY did Griffin feel it necessary to take custody?" Brooke asked carefully.

"He explained that he can keep the paparazzi away and Kendall will have around the clock care," Jen said.

"Jen, I think maybe we should wait until we get to L.A. before letting anyone move Kendall anywhere," Brooke suggested.

"Brooke, Griffin is only looking after Kendall's best interests. If the paparazzi find out that he was... f-find out w-what happened, it will destroy him," Jen said, fighting back tears again.

"I understand that, but the paparazzi also keep track of the hospitals and don't you think it would intrigue them to find out he was moved to a private facility for care?" Brooke asked.

"Griffin has been in the business for years, I think I can trust him to do what's best," Jen said defensively. She was exhausted, both physically and emotionally, and Griffin had always seemed trustworthy to her.

"That may be true, but he is a businessman first and is used to looking after his own interests. He may not understand how something like this will affect everyone," Brooke said gently.

"T-That's true..." Jen agreed.

"We also know that Antonio will make decisions based on what's best for the children, and he's a police officer," Brooke said.

"I know, but I think Kendall would be safer at Griffin's house. It's a gated community and he promised he would have enough security to keep anyone who might be a threat away," Jen said quietly, although what Brooke said made a great deal of sense. She just wanted what was best for her son, and Griffin could keep the paparazzi away.

"I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but maybe just wait until we get there and you've had a chance to speak to the doctor yourself. There must be a reason the doctor didn't want him moved, and maybe you should find out why before making a decision," Brooke said.

"I've already told them to release Kendall, though."

"So we call them back and tell them that you've changed your mind and you want to speak with the doctor first," Brooke said, pulling out her phone.

"Brooke, I sent the release hours ago, they've probably already moved him," Jen pointed out.

Brooke shook her head. "Not when I spoke with James, and even if they have, you should see what the doctor has to say," she said as she called Antonio's cell.


Jessica, the medics, and Griffin's personal physician waited for a different attorney and the security team, since Rutger had refused to enforce Mrs. Knight's release form.

She smiled as Attorney Dennis Howard pulled up behind Griffin's limo, the security team in the car behind him.

She looked in the passenger window of the limo. "You can leave now, I will ride back in the ambulance with Kendall."

"I'm sorry, where are you taking Mr. Kendall?" Harrison asked.

"To Mr. Griffin's mansion where he will be receiving medical care. Now, Griffin needs you to head to the airport and wait for a call. We'll need you to pick up Mrs. Knight when her flight gets in, and bring her to Mr. Griffin's as well," Jessica ordered.

Harrison looked at her suspiciously, but nodded. He did not like the young woman and decided he would call Ms. Wainright as soon as he left.

Jessica smiled and extended her hand as Mr. Howard walked up to her. "Thank you for getting here so quickly. Mr. Griffin wants to have Kendall settled in by the time his mother's flight gets in and the doctor is not being cooperative."

He shook her hand and waved the security team over. "If the boy's mother wants him moved, the doctor really can't prevent it, unless he isn't stable."

"He was stabilized hours ago and we have the verbal consent, as well as written, from his mother," Jessica explained as they headed inside.

"There shouldn't be any problems then," he said.

"We need to speak to Mr. Simmons regarding a patient we are here to transfer to a private facility."

She nodded and picked up the phone and called Simmon's office. "Yes, I have a Mr. Howard who is here to speak to Mr. Simmons about transferring..." She looked over at him.

"Kendall Knight," he said.

"Kendall Knight," she said typing in his name. "Yes, it looks like he is currently in the pediatric ICU. Alright, I'll tell him," she said, hanging up.

"Well?"

"Mr. Simmons is currently in a board meeting. His assistant is going to see if she can interrupt him. Until then, I'm afraid you'll have to wait."

"We have the release form his mother signed," Jessica said.

"I understand that, but as the patient is in ICU. Mr. Simmons will have to confirm with the attending that he is stable enough to transfer," she told them.

Jessica went to say something, but Howard stopped her. "We understand and will be in the main waiting area."

"Thank you. I will let you know as soon as I hear anything," the nurse said.

"Thank you," he said, taking Jessica by the arm and lead the way to the waiting room.

"We HAVE what we need, these delays are ridiculous!" Jessica fumed.

"Protocol is necessary and they have to be certain the young man is able to be moved without risk. If they release him and a crisis occurs, they could very well be sued by the family," Howard explained.

"Mr. Griffin has the release form and already signed something releasing them from any responsibility if anything happens," she said.

"I would prefer that he be released in stable condition, so we will wait," Howard said firmly.

"Mr. Griffin wants him at his house before his mother gets there AND we have the release form," Jessica said, getting frustrated that no one seemed to be listening to her.

"A release form will be of little use if we move him against the doctor's advisement. Griffin would be the one responsible and he could be sued if we do not follow the doctor's orders," Howard told her, wondering where Griffin had found this particular "assistant".

"The doctor has made it very clear that she does not like Griffin. She has managed to make things difficult for him, including these trumped-up charges, which is why he asked Mrs. Knight for the release," Jessica argued.

"Which is why we need to make certain that the hospital director clears the young man for transfer. If there is any chance he could take a turn for the worse, it's better to leave him where he is. It will remove all obligation from Arthur," Howard said, looking at his watch.

Jessica went to respond when the nurse waved at them. "It's about time," she said under her breath.

Howard shook his head at her as they walked back to the desk. "Patience is a virtue," he said quietly.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Jessica asked.

"Exactly," Howard responded as he smiled at the nurse.

She smiled back. "Mr. Simmons said for you to head to his office, which is all the way down this hall, and then to your right," she said, pointing to the hallway on the other side of the lobby.

"Thank you," Howard said, taking Jessica by the arm as he started across the lobby. He released her when they were out of earshot. "Perhaps you should stay in the waiting area. If the doctor is having trouble making up their mind about releasing him, you will mot likely not help the matter."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Jessica asked angrily.

"It would seem that you are a little too close to this issue and have may difficulty being tactful," he told her.

"Ar-Mr. Griffin has put me in charge of this task and I will see it through," she said firmly.

"Which you can do waiting here with the ambulance. If the doctor is having any second thoughts about releasing him, your presence may very well decide that for them. Wait here and I will call you as soon as we are headed down," Howard ordered.

Jessica huffed. "I will NOT wait here, I will do what Mr. Griffin told me to do."

"Which is to have the young man transferred to his residence, which you WILL be doing," Howard said as he waved for the medics and security people to join him.

"Now just a minute!" Jessica yelled as he started down the hallway.

Howard turned and looked at her. "You will wait here, either alone or with one of the security men to keep you company."

Jessica huffed again. "Arthur will be hearing about this," she said angrily.

"I have no doubt about that," he said as he started back down the hallway.


Kelly and Gustavo were sitting in the first waiting room. Kelly had stopped crying and had her head lying on Gustavo's shoulder.

"Kelly, you were amazing, I wish I were as brave as you," Gustavo said quietly to his assistant.

Kelly gave him a small smile. "You are."

"No, I'm really not," Gustavo said, wondering what was going to happen to all of them now. Griffin owned Rocque records, and this was going to be the end of their careers, of everything they had all worked so hard for.

"We'll get through this, he won't win," Kelly said, knowing what Gustavo was thinking.

"How?"

"We'll find a way, we always do," Kelly said, kissing his cheek.

"The boys come first. I have enough set aside to take care of them for awhile, and the insurance should cover most of Kendall's medical bills. Whatever it doesn't cover, I will," Gustavo said.

"That will help and I'll call my friend, who's an attorney, to see what we can do to protect the copyrights of your songs," Kelly said.

Gustavo shook his head. "The company owns them."

"Only the publishing rights, and if Griffin is convicted there may be a way to get those back," Kelly told him.

"Do you really think so?"

"It can't hurt to try," she said, smiling softly.

"No it can't" he agreed.

Kelly cell phone rang. "Kelly Wainright," she answered.

"Miss Wainright, this is Harrison, Mr. Griffin's driver."

Kelly looked at Gustavo and mouthed, Harrison, to him.

"What does HE want?" Gustavo asked. He didn't trust any of Griffin's employees right now and Harrison had been with Griffin for years.

Kelly put her hand over her phone. "Shh, I'm going to find out."

"Miss Wainright, I wanted to let you know that Mr. Griffin's assistant and attorney are at the hospital, with medics and a security team, to collect Mr. Kendall. I'm not sure what's going on, the boys told me last night that he's in the hospital, and I know he's been feeling very ill lately. I may be speaking out of turn, and if I am, I apologize, but I do not trust Ms. James and do not believe they have the boy's best interest at heart."

"They're on their way up, now?" Kelly asked, grabbing Gustavo's hand and pulling him toward the door.

"Yes, and I am to collect Mrs. Knight from the airport and take her to Mr. Griffin's house," Harrison told her.

"Can you do me a favour?" Kelly asked as she headed down to the other waiting room.

"Of course."

"Collect Mrs. Knight, but bring her here. They aren't taking Kendall anywhere," Kelly said.

"I will do that," Harrison promised.


At about the same time Harrison called Kelly, Antonio's cell rang. "Garcia."

"Antonio, it's Brooke. Jen and I should be in L.A in the next couple of hours, but she has a few questions. Is now a good time?"

"Of course," he said looking at Sam and standing up.

"Who is it, Papi?" Carlos asked.

"Kendall's mom," he said as he opened the door and stepped into the hallway.

"Here's Jen," Brooke said, handing the phone to her friend.

"A-Antonio, how is Kendall, are you still with him?"

"He's doing much better. Of course I'm still with him and I'm not going anywhere," Antonio said.

"Are you still at the hospital or Griffin's mansion?"

"We're still at the hospital. His doctor has him in the pediatric unit because of the higher security," Antonio told her.

"When did you g-get there?"

"Early this morning. Sam Roberts called me because no one had been able to get ahold of you or Brooke."

"I know, I don't know what happened with our phones. We were wondering why the boys weren't answering," Jen said.

"The important thing is that you're alright and on your way home."

"We should be landing in a couple of hours and Griffin is going to have a car waiting for us to take us to his mansion. He said he was going to move Kendall there and I was surprised to hear he hasn't shown up yet," Jen said.

"About that...Jen, Dr. Burns doesn't think it's safe to move him yet," Antonio said carefully, not sure how much Jen actually knew, and not wanting to panic her anymore than she already was.

"Why? I thought he was doing better and Griffin can keep the paparazzi away."

"He is doing better, but he still requires close monitoring and I know she's planning on running some more blood tests," he told her.

"Can't Griffin's doctor do that?" Jen asked, wondering why everyone was so against Griffin caring for her son.

"Why don't I let you speak to her and she can explain her concerns," Antonio said, heading down to Kendall's room.

"Alright, but what do you think I should do?" Jen asked.

"Honestly, I think he's better off here. Maybe you should wait until you get here and decide," Antonio suggested, nodding to Freight Train who opened the door for him.

Olivia was sitting in the chair next to Kendall's bed and making notations in his chart. Kendall was sleeping again, and Antonio hoped he was getting some real rest this time.

Olivia looked up and gave him a small smile. "I gave him a little more Valium, he needs the rest."

Antonio hit the mute on his phone. "Kendall's mom is on the phone, and would like to speak to you. I don't know how much she knows, or what Griffin told her, but she's confused about what's going on."

Olivia nodded and he unmuted the phone. "Jen, here's the doctor," he said, handing Olivia the phone.

"Mrs. Knight, my name is Dr. Burns and I've been caring for your son since he was brought in."

"How is h-he?" Jen asked, feeling tears starting to form again.

"He's doing very well. He's sleeping right now, or I would let you talk to him," Olivia said softly.

"Was there any p-permanent d-damage?"

"From?"

"T-The attack."

"Why don't you tell me what you know," Olivia suggested.

"G-Griffin said he was m-mugged and dumped at the p-park. That you t-thought he may have b-been..." Jen said, faltering.

"May have been what?" Olivia asked gently.

"Ra-...a-assaulted," Jen said, choking back a sob.

Olivia looked over at Antonio and pointed towards the door. He nodded and they both went out into the hallway. "I'm afraid that's true, but there is no permanent damage, and I know some very good psychologists that can help him deal with everything."

"W-What about d-disease?"

"We've tested him for everything, and so far, it's come back negative. It does appear that a condom was used, which is very good news. We will want to start him on the PEP treatment as soon as he's a little more stable," Olivia said.

"What is that?"

"It's a post-exposure prophylaxis treatment that he'll need to be on for a month. It's to prevent HIV," Olivia told her.

"It works?"

"Yes, as long as we start treatment within 72 hours."

"Is t-there a reason you don't want him moved to Griffin's home? He can p-protect him from the media and maybe whoever d-did this," Jen asked, tears starting to fall.

"There are a few, actually. We had to place a jugular catheter and it's still in place. We also had to give him an epidural for pain, and there are risks with that because of the anemia."

"Anemia?" Jen asked.

"Didn't Griffin tell you he was being treated for anemia?"

"N-No, he never said a word!"

"Apparently Kendall hasn't been feeling well for a few days, and he was diagnosed with anemia by a company doctor. It's a little complicated and that is one of the main reasons I feel he would do better staying here," Olivia said.

"I wonder why Griffin didn't mention that," Jen asked.

"Mrs. Knight, perhaps we should wait until you get here, that way I can go over everything with you, and hopefully he'll be awake enough for you to speak to him."

"Does he k-know?" Jen asked quietly.

"Not really, he thinks he was brought in because he's been ill and I haven't elaborated on it."

"Alright, if you think he's better off there, let's wait until I get there and we can talk more," Jen said, not happy that Griffin hadn't told her that her son had been sick.

"I truly think it's best for him," Olivia said, relieved they no longer had to worry about Griffin taking the boy.

Olivia heard someone calling her name and looked towards the nurses' station where she saw Mr. Simmons, a man in a three-piece suit, and several other men. "Mrs. Knight, can you hold the line for just a moment, please?"

"Of course," Jen said.

Olivia handed the phone back to Antonio, who hit mute.

About this time Kelly came out of the second waiting room, pulling Gustavo along with her. Sam had told her Antonio and Olivia were speaking to Mrs. Knight and she had started back for Kendall's room.

"Griffin is sending someone here to take custody," she called down to them.

"They're already here," Olivia said passing them and heading towards the nurses' station.

"Dr. Burns, this gentleman is here to take Kendall Knight to a private facility. They have a signed release form from his mother, and he needs to be released into their custody immediately," Mr. Simmons said firmly.

Olivia indicated for Antonio to join her. "I happen to have his mother on the phone and she is rescinding that order," she said taking the phone from Antonio and putting it on speaker.

"Hello?" Jen asked.

"Mrs. Knight, this is Dr. Burns. I have our hospital administrator, as well as a gentleman representing Mr. Griffin, here to remove Kendall from my care. Could you please tell them that you have chosen to have him remain here until you arrive?"

"Yes, I want Kendall to stay where he is until I get there," Jen said, not sure what was going on.

"How do we know that's her?" Mr. Howard asked.

"Officer Garcia has known her for years and can confirm that it's her," Olivia said.

"It's her. Her name is Jennifer Rose Knight, she is from Shakopee, Minnesota, and currently resides at the Palmwoods, here in Los Angeles," Antonio said, not batting an eye.

"Well, I guess that settles that," Mr. Simmons said, looking at Howard.

"I guess it does," Howard agreed.

"I take it we will have no more visits?" Olivia asked angrily.

"Not as long as his mother wants him to remain here," Howard said, relieved that he was no longer responsible for the sick boy.

"Good, now if you don't mind, you are disrupting this area. I am going back to my patient and make sure he is still resting," Olivia said and headed back for Kendall's room.

"We'll see you soon, Jen," Antonio said. He waited a moment to make sure that Howard and his people were leaving, before following Olivia.

Sam was standing in front of the waiting room door, making sure the other kids didn't come out. Olivia indicated to him to follow and stopped outside of Kendall's room, where Kelly and Gustavo had gone to stand with Freight Train.

"I guess that takes care of that," Sam said.

"Yes…Sam, you and I never said anything about Kendall being sexually assaulted in front of Griffin, did we?"

"No, you only discussed the drugs, anemia and how unstable he was. Why?"

"Because apparently he told Mrs. Knight that Kendall had been raped. If we didn't mention it, how did he know?" Olivia asked pointedly.


Howard and the others went back downstairs and found Jessica waiting for them. She watched as the empty gurney headed out the door. "Where is he?"

"His mother has rescinded the consent form and wants him to remain here," Howard told her.

"How did she do that?"

"She was speaking to the doctor, who recommends he remain here," Howard told her.

"Mr. Griffin has custody and you will go back up and bring him along," Jessica ordered.

"No, I will not. The parent's wishes take precedence over that of a temporary custody form," Howard told her as he headed for the door.

Jessica rushed after him. "Are you saying that this order will not hold up in court?"

"Technically, yes. Is it worth the trouble? No, as his mother will be here soon."

"Then we will do as Griffin ordered and bring Kendall with us, Jessica said firmly.

"Then YOU go get the boy, I've done all I'm going to do," Howard said, tossing the papers at her and getting into his car.

"I will!" She grabbed the nearest security man. "We are not leaving here without him. Get the others and the medics and meet me upstairs," she ordered, heading back inside.

A few moments later, Jessica and the others got out of the elevator on the pediatric floor and she walked determinedly to the nurses' station. She handed the head nurse the custody form. "We are here to take Kendall Knight to a private facility. I have been informed that this document WILL hold up in court until his mother rescinds it IN court."

The nurse shook her head. "Miss..."

"James," Jessica snapped.

"Miss James, this matter has already been decided and I cannot go against the doctor's orders.

"This is a LEGAL custody form and I am here to see it is enforced, She said, waving the medics and security over to the station.


The boys and Camille were still waiting for the parents to return and could hear an argument going on. James heard the name, Miss James, and started out the door.

"James!" Logan called after his friend. They followed him out and watched as a young, blonde woman argued with one of the nurses.

"Jessica," James growled, and headed towards the desk.

Carlos pushed Logan towards Kendall's room. "Get Papi!"

Logan took off running down the hall. "Freight Train, we're going to need help!" Logan yelled as he ran towards the large man.

James got to the nurses' station and stopped about a foot from where Jessica was standing. Carlos was on his left, Camille on his right. "Jessica James?" James hissed.

Jessica stopped yelling at the nurse and looked over at them. She suddenly smiled demurely. "James Diamond? You have no idea how much I've wanted to meet you."

"Why are you here?"

"I'm following Mr. Griffin's orders and taking Kendall somewhere where the paparazzi won't be able to bother him."

"You're not taking him anywhere," Carlos said angrily.

"I have a piece of paper that says I am." She smirked and held up the release form.

James snatched it out of her hand and ripped it in half. "Get out of here now!"

Her demeanor changed and her eyes narrowed. "I will be leaving, as soon as we have Kendall."

James took a step towards her, blocking the way. "You aren't taking him anywhere. Now leave, before I carry you out."

"I'd like to see you try," she said and pulled back her hand. She slapped him hard, across the face.

"Hey, you can't do that!" Carlos yelled.

"Do what...this?" Jessica asked, pulling her hand back again.

The blow never landed as Camille caught her hand and held it firmly, only inches from James' face. Camille smiled coldly as she started to twist Jessica's wrist around and then released her suddenly. Jessica stumbled, but caught herself.

Jessica was at least six inches taller than the petite brunette and towered over her. She stood back and went to hit Camille, but Camille was quicker and landed a sound blow across the other girl's face. She then stood in front of James and put her hands on her hips. "The guys may be gentlemen and never strike a girl, but I'm not, and have no problem tossing you out the nearest window."

"You think I'm afraid of you?" Jessica asked as she took a step towards her.

Camille smiled again. "Do it," she said in a low voice.

"I wouldn't if I were you. Camille has six years of martial arts training under her belt," Sam said, coming up behind his daughter.

Jessica glared at them, and then looked over at James. "I thought we could have a good time together, but up close...you're nothing special."

She turned on her heel and stormed off towards the elevators.

"Why you..." Camille sputtered and grabbed a roll of sports tape that was on the counter. She gauged the distance and launched it at the back of Jessica's head. It hit and Jessica yelped.

Camille made as if she were going to follow her. "You better run!"

Jessica looked over and took off running down the hallway.

Camille turned and looked at her friends, who were standing there in silent admiration. She kissed James' cheek. "Nobody messes with MY boys."