Episode 40: Jack.
SPECIAL GUEST STARS:
JAMES CAAN as Paul Harland.
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL as Sandra Hill.
LARRY HAGMAN as Jerry Evans.
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM as Kenneth Depp.
HENRY THOMAS as Jack Howard.
and Introducing Christopher Lloyd as George Parent.
It's one week later, following the most disturbing attacks on Halloween evening, that had many lives brutally taken, by a unidentified cloaked maniac. Jeff isn't convinced, the teenager who attacked Greg and Helen and then murdered a prostitute near an abandoned factory, committed all the others. The other victims were females, all stripped naked, apart from the last victim and the phone call Jeff received from the killer that night, knew Jeff's name and knew he was married and the psychopath, also threatened to murder Sylvia, which never occurred and also pointed out, that somebody who was Jeff's true love would be killed. Forensic investigation, also has proved that the teen couldn't have done all the murders, as a witness who didn't want to be identified had said, he saw the Grim Reaper wannabe outside a drugstore at the time of one of the killings, in normal clothing. With the development of the witness coming forward, Jeff now has to act fast. He comes to the conclusion, that the culprit may strike again, but in different fashion and fears he may receive a personal attack from whoever mad the threats over the phone.
Harry and Tina head twenty miles out the city to an orphanage, where they are introduced to eight year old Jack Howard, who's parents were killed in a car accident many months ago. Jack has no other biological family known to him and has been in the orphanage since his parents passing. Harry and Tina are allowed a few moments with him and he seems quite shy at first. Harry places his hand on Jacks arm and Jack has a psychic flashing image, a distraught Eighteen year old Harry, cradling his dying mother back in the summer of 79. The boy is brought back to reality and he shows sorrow to Harry. Harry tells Jack not to be afraid. Tina then touches Jacks face and he has another psychic flashing image, Tina saying an emotional farewell to her first born child, as Billy forces to hand her child over to social services. Again Jack feels Tina's emotional past within his psychic abilities. After a while, Harry and Tina eventually encourage Jack for a day out, which is eventually agreed by social services and the orphanage. Both Harry and Tina are overcome with emotion.
Billy encourages Sandra to go away with him on a vacation to put Sandra's mind at rest and insists Audrey is just a friend and nothing else. He assures Sandra that he loves her. When Sand exits the WTC, she bumps into Jerry Evans.
'Hello Sandra,' Jerry grins. 'My oh my, you are as pretty as the last time I saw you.'
'I bet you used that line on Audrey, considering she is an old girlfriend of yours,' Sandra adds.
'That was just a fling at the time, I genuinely like her, we're getting serious,' Jerry claims.
'Good for you,' Sandra sarcastically remarks. 'Now if you don't mind, I have some shopping to do.'
'With another mans money?' Jerry smiles. 'I guess your one of the few dogs, that cannot be learnt new tricks.'
'For your information, I've made it quite ok on my own thank you,' Sandra argues.
'If you insist,' Jerry shrugs. 'But just remember, who I am.'
'Oh, I do, Jerry,' Sandra sighs. 'You were my husband and now I'm married to someone else and I'm very very happy.'
'Sure you are. If he's jealous of me, then in time you will be jealous of Audrey.'
'You want some advice? Stop flattering yourself and get back to Texas, before the oil dries up.'
Sandra walks off, leaving Jerry with a big grin on his face.
Helen is harassed by Kenneth Depp on a train, who insists she go see a client. Helen begs him to leave her alone and the city. Kenneth threats that if she doesn't, she knows the consequences.
Christopher and George infiltrate a drugs club, in which they are then tied and gagged. George tells Christopher, that his life changed when he met him and claims that he is the only real friend he's had, as people have always thought of him as weird. The two sidekicks manage to escape and alert the police and the two reporters, get their names back in the paper again.
Jeff and Sylvia are strolling along the harbour when they bump into Lola and Paul. Paul unexpectedly mentions the Halloween massacre and it's thanks to him the killer had been caught. Jeff and Sylvia however, know different and keep quiet on the situation, as they don't want panic splashed across the newspaper. As the two couples stroll away, Jeff glares back at Paul, who smirks to himself.
A few days later, Harry and Tina take Jack to Liberty Island (statue of liberty). When either Harry and Tina comfort him, he again has psychic flashes, Tina's miscarriage in season one's 'miscarriage of injustice' and Harry proposing to Tina in Season One's 'Pilot.' It soon dawns on Jack how in love Harry and Tina are with each other and how desperate they want a child they can call their own.
Later, Harry introduces Jack to the family. Jeff shakes Jacks hand, who has another psychic moment, Jeff having a showdown with revenge seeking bomber Craig Labelle and killing Beacon in Season One's 'The Game Of Life' and the threatening phone call received in 'The Grim Reaper.' He then meets Helen, who strokes his hair, he has flashes of her being harassed by Kenneth Depp. He meets Lola, Lola's mother passing away in Season One's 'The Search.' Then when he gets a pat on the back from Paul, a shiver is sent up his spine, The Grim Reaper approaches a hooker on a train platform holding a scythe and a human head. The hooker is so scared she slips off the platform and is crushed by an oncoming train. Jack is so frightened, he runs to the bathroom and locks himself in. Tina and Harry are concerned. Jeff also shows his concern by glaring at Paul.
'It's ok, sweetheart, you don't have to be scared,' Tina assures Jack. 'I've been scared myself. But as long as there is love and comfort around, I can assure you, you'll be safe.'
'Jack,' Harry calls. 'I know what it's like to lose parents, it's like a big hole has swallowed your whole life away. But, there is happier time ahead son, your Mom and Dad would want that for you. I don't want you thinking that we're replacing them, but I'd like to think Tina and myself could step in and give you a second chance. We want to love you.'
'We already do,' Tina replies.
Jack steps out of the bathroom and embraces Harry and Tina. Jack though stares right at Paul with terror.
END OF EPISODE FORTY