Episode 15
LAD World
[Recap: Adam is suing Liza for Marty`s custody. Holly threatens to take WRCW away from Liza. Before all hell broke loose, Tad and Liza almost shared a kiss and are thinking about expending their relationship]
Part 15: Judgement day
Everyone is waiting for the judge`s decision in the courtroom: Hayley, Marian, Belinda, Liza, Adam with his lawyer Lila Kramer (Dim`s lawyer) and Miles Christopher. Tad is away, dealing with the station.
Adam: Lila, you did a great job. Thank you.
Lila Kramer: You can thank me later and it`s only my job, Mr Chandler. I think we made some very good points. I believe the judge was swayed by your early retirement commitment. Leaving all the day-to-day operations to Mr Christopher was the coup de grace. And a very good move on your part. Plus, the fact that your former wife is a workoholic, and I think we have a very good shot.
Adam: I hope so too.
Lila Kramer: Relax Mr Chandler, by the time this day is over, your son will be in your house. For good. (Lila goes away to take care of some paperwork)
Adam (to Miles, getting closer): Did you make the deal?
Miles: It`s done. Everything went as planned, sir. I hear our honorable Judge Anderson is getting a brand new house in the Hamptons. A beautiful place, it costs a fortune but he can deal with that, now.
Adam: Good, good. Because I sure as hell don`t intend to lose other one of my children! (looking over to Liza`s side)
Cut to Belinda and Marian talking, while Liza is staring at the bench.
Marian: Belinda, how did we do?
Belinda: Marian, don`t worry, everything went well. Judges don`t take away children from their mothers, especially to give them back to men like Adam Chandler. We did our job well, the judge now knows all the facts. About Adam`s past, about Gloria and Dixie and every dirty schemes, he ever pulled.
Liza: (mad at herself) And he also knows all about my schemes too! How the station is my life, how I was basically an accomplice to a murder live on the air, and now Adam just announced to the world that he is going to be a full time father, giving up the real love of his life, his empire. I`m sorry I`m not so optimistic.
Marian: Darling, everything will work out.
Hayley: Has anyone seen Tad?
Liza: He`s extinguishing another fire .
Tad outside the courtroom is on the phone.
Tad: I understand..... The Philippines???? Don`t they have phones out there?? (listening) Right, I understand, just give Mr Thorpe the message: to call back Tad Martin... no not Ted, Tad!... (rolls eyes) M-A-R-T-I-N, right. I`m calling for his niece, Liza Colby. Please tell him, it`s urgent.
Belinda joins Tad.
Tad: How did things go?
Belinda: They have a weaker case than we do. Things should go our way, with any luck. Now all we can do is wait. (Tad sighs looking at Liza staring at the bench) You should go in there, she needs you.
Adam gets to Liza before Tad does.
Adam: I told you, you shouldn`t play games with me, Liza. I always win.
Liza: This is not a game, Adam, it`s my son.
Adam: Right... How`s business, Liza? (he smirks)
Tad: Don`t you have other ex-wives to torture or something, Adam?
Adam: Ah! the knight in shining armor! Getting a little rusty, Tad?? (walks away smirking)
Tad (to Liza): Hey! are you OK?
Liza: (desperately) I lost Marty.
Tad: (putting his hand on her shoulder) No you haven`t, Liza. Belinda says that the case is strong. Things look very good.
Liza: Just look at him! Look at Adam, he`s gloating. I can see it in his eyes, he`s got an ace up his sleeve and it`s the judge.
Tad: You don`t know that!
Liza: What about Roger? Did you talk to him?
Tad: Couldn`t. He`s in the Philippines with no phone. I left messages.
Liza: It`s too late.
Tad: No! No, it`s not, honey. You can`t lose hope on both sides of this war. This is just the beginning, the first battle, we`ll get them on the turn! Trust me! I mean first thing we do is follow that feelings you have about corruption. He can`t beat you, Liza!
Liza: I should have known better. Do you know what I regret the most right now: not accepting your offer to play Marty`s father...
Tad: We both know that would have lasted about 10 minutes.
Liza: Well I could have used those 10 minutes.... (thinking, sighs) I`ve got to call Petra to check on Marty...
Tad: Hey, it`s going to be all right. (Tad gives her a hug before she goes to a phone).
Belinda rushes into the courtroom
Belinda: Where`s Liza? The judge is ready to render his decision!
Tad: Already??
Minutes later...
Bailiff: All rise! The honorable judge Harry Anderson presiding.
Judge Anderson: Thank you. In the matter of the custody of the minor child Lawrence Martin Colby-Chandler, I have come to a decision...(pause) It`s always difficult to chose between parents but in this case... my decision was made easy by the actions of one of the parents. And so, I grant full custody of the child to his mother, Liza Colby....
The Colby side rejoices. Tad takes Liza`s shoulder by the hand. Liza tears up out of relief.
Tad: (to Liza) Told ya! (Liza smiles at him)
Adam (shocked, interrupting): This is outrageous! Your honor.....!
Judge: Sit down, Mr Chandler! You are a very lucky man. Lucky that I am not going further into this matter, and you know perfectly well what I mean. (Adam looks shakey) Now, this is all I am going to say, but I swear if I hear of any wrong doings from you concerning custody, visitation or whatever that has to do with Ms Colby or young Lawrence Martin Colby, I will throw the book at you! Do you understand Mr Chandler? (Adam nods yes) That`s all. (judge leaves)
Bailiff: All rise!
Liza is hugging Marian and Belinda.
Liza: (keeping an eye on a peacefully smiling Tad) Thank you.
Marian: (tears in her eyes) We did it!
Adam (creeping into the conversation): If you think you have seen the last of me, Liza, you have another thing coming.
Liza: (squarely) You don`t scare me.
Adam: Maybe you should be.
Adam moves away and rejoins Miles Christopher at the door. They whisper.
Adam: What the hell happened??? I thought you said you bought that judge far and square!
Miles: (defensively) I did. We had a deal.
Adam: What kind of deal, Christopher? Do I have to do everything around here???? Just get out of my face! You`re fired!
Miles leaves, his head down. Adam takes his cellphone and dials.
Adam: (rage in his eyes) Holly, it`s time to go for the jugular. I want her on her knees, begging for a job! Do you hear? I want blood!
End of part 15 -- --Millie AMC: LCAS - BABE - T&Lover - SPERM - NoHo! - FAC Chef Larry - AFAC Adam GL: FGC Tangie Hill - Rolly - FollyWorld Fan