I don't own anything.
Jesse surveyed the room, and decided the time had come for family reunion. She turns with plan to talk with the Bennetts to find her self-confronted by the Jessica.
Jessica
That was my sister.
Jesse
I know
Jessica
You knew
Jesse
Yup
Now I realize that you might be angry, but right now I need you to get your family and follow
me back to the office, so that you can talk to her.
Jessica runs to the table and is met by questions.
Sam
Did you know about this?
Ethan
When did she arrive?
Grace
Where is she now?
Jessica tries to answer but he answers are cut off by more questions until Chad intervenes with a whistle that calms the crowd.
Jessica
Thanks Chad
(Looking at him)
I don't anything except that Jesse wants us to meet Kay
In her office, now.
The Assembled crowd moves to follow Jesse; she nods and leads them down a long hallway to the door in the center guarded by security. Jesse nods to the men as them move to open the door, revealing a large office where Kate is sitting at her desk. She moves to stand in front as her family and friends file into the room. Jesse stands in the center of the room, and decides to get the ball rolling.
Jesse
(Looking at Kate)
Well, I will leave you
to your guests.
(Smiling)
I think you can handle them.
Jesse walks out and as the door closes silence descends.
Kate
I understand if you guys are angry with me
about tonight and last time.
I just…………
Sam cuts his oldest daughter off with a hug, as Grace joins. They break apart and Kate tries to explain again, but now finds her self being passed around the room getting large hugs from Ethan, Reese, Simone, Jessica, Noah, Whitney, Eve, and Chad. John sits in the corner watching the scene unfold. Finally all hugged out Kate tries again to explain.
Kate
I've really missed you guy, all of you.
(Looking around)
I know it wouldn't seem that way, when I didn't call or write, but
I needed to be alone to clear my head.
Now I know you have a lot of questions, but it's important that you know that I returned with another purpose in mind.
One that with or without your support is going to happen.
Sam
What's going to happen?
Kate
In about
(Checking her watch)
3 hours The Harmony Outlaw will debut
with am exclusive story on Ivy Crane.
(Looking at Ethan)
I'm' sorry Ethan, but when it's over your mother will most likely be in prison.
Noah
What exactly in this exclusive?
Kate was about to reply when the door opened and the group turned to see Jesse in the door way followed by Luis.
Jesse
(Coming in)
Ivy's paper is being delivered to her as we speak.
Kate
Good.
Jesse moves to stand by Kate as they turn their attention toward the door, the rooms falls silent as the onlookers follow their gaze. Minutes later a small buzzing come from the hall and becomes louder, until there is a knock on the door. Smith enters,
Smith
There's an Ivy Crane to see you.
Jesse
Give a minute and show her in.
Kate
(Looking around the room)
I'm going to need you guys to let us handle this.
(Seeing their nods)
Smith!
The door opens to reveal an obviously livid Ivy Crane, who pays no attention to the others in the room as she rolls over to confront Kate.
Ivy
(Throwing the paper)
What do you two think you're playing at?
Jesse
I'm sorry
(Feigning innocents)
What exactly are you referring to?
Kate
(Looking confused)
I think she means our exclusive.
Ivy
You damn right I mean our exclusive.
(Laughing)
You have any idea, how mush this will cost you.
Jesse
Well it currently cost, about 2.75
(Looking at Kate)
3.00 dollars to print.
Kate
That sounds about right.
(Nodding)
Ivy
(Looking at Kate)
I realize that you sober and have money now, but you are playing a very adult game little girl.
Kate stands and moves in front of Ivy and kneels down to her level.
Kate
Your right I'm sober and I do have money,
(Narrowing her eyes)
But this isn't an adult game Ivy.
(Stands to look down at her)
This is a game for cold hearted b*^$s,
And that is a game I can excel.
But if you feel that you have been wronged please
(Nodding toward her father and Luis)
feel free to file charges with the proper authorities.
Jesse opens the desk and removes the same folder she gave Kate this morning and holds it up. Moving forward to stand near Sam.
Jesse
I actually think it will be the other way around.
Kate
(Looking at Jesse)
You may be right, but maybe we should let everyone know why Ivy is so upset.
Jesse
Sure, Well I think the first thing that ticked her off, would be the headline.
(Looking thoughtful)
I believe it was " Ivy Winthrop Exposed"
Kate
Ah, yes
(Looking at Ivy)
I was saddened to her about your divorce,
(Pouting)
You and Julian were made for each other.
I think the implications about your involvement in the "murder" of Julian Crane
Is what upset her next.
Jesse
(Handing Sam a piece of paper and a disc)
Sam, that's a written avadavat, from
A former employee, that was hired to drug Whitney Russell's drink during a dance
, the disc is the conversation he taped where she asked to plant gloves in Rebecca Hotchkiss's home.
Eve makes a move toward Ivy, but Chad restrains her.
Kate
Then of course are the pictures taking recently that show you not paralyzed
(Shaking her head)
and very limber for a woman you age.
Jesse hands Sam the photos of Ivy and her physical therapists in several compromising positions.
Jesse
(Pointing at the photos)
Now, I 'm not a physical therapist,
but shouldn't you be wearing clothes during the session.
Kate moves behind Ivy's chair and grasping the handles over turns the chair. Ivy falls onto the floor screams, but then to the shock of all present stands.
Kate
(Faking shocked)
Ivy, you're not paralyzed.
(Looking at the ceiling)
It's a miracle.
Ivy
(Moves to stand in front of Kate)
You are still out of your league.
Kate
Maybe
(Nodding)
But before I completely destroy you
I want you to know what made me vow revenge.
It was the night before the truth was revealed.
(Off her look)
You remember don't you Ivy, when you found
Me in the park.
(Looking at her family)
I couldn't go out drinking because I needed to be sober for the barbecue.
So, I am sitting on the bench no clue what to do, when Ivy appears.
Ivy
I tried to help you.
Kate
You knew about me and John, and you told
I was going to hell.
(Laughing)
You saw me standing on a ledge and you pushed me off.
Jesse moves between the two and leads Kate back to the desk, and sits her down.
Jesse
I'll take it from here.
(Moving back in front of Ivy)
You are pure and unadulterated evil,
And before last month, I was trying to talk Kate out this.
After all what can really be gained by exposing you, it really just makes us look petty.
However, information I received forced me to rethink my position.
Ethan
What made you rethink it?
(Looking at his mother)
Kate
We found a maid that will testify that
Ivy likes to take drives on the lake.
She was out driving one night in late May.
Jesse
Driving a black BMW, that was
missing the next day.
Sam
That is a very serious accusation, do you have proof besides
The maid.
Jesse hands the folder to Sam. Sam looks at the material and passes it to Ethan. Ethan looks at the information and drops head.
Ethan
(Looking at his mother)
Det. Lopez-Fitzgerald,
Please arrest Ms. Winthrop.
Charges pending further investigation.
Ivy
(Eyes widen)
Ethan, I ………..
Ethan raises a hand to silence the women.
Ethan
You should speak to your attorney before saying anything further.
Luis reads Ivy her rights, as the crowd looks on.
Jesse
(Looking around)
Guys why don't we give a Kate a minute
(Looking at her friend)
Kate's had a busy day.
The room empties out as Kate seats back and waits for the peace and quiet to calm her heart, but once again she is denied. She turns at a sees John emerge from the shadows.
John
Welcome Home
Katie.