09-06-2016 (Tuesday)

Curtis and Finn meet at the pub, where they see Valerie come in to pick up sandwiches, still in uniform.  She overhears them discussing their belief in Hayden’s innocence and takes personal offense to Curtis’ statement that Hayden is being “railroaded.”  She and Curtis have a little ‘tif’ but then kiss n makeup; after she leaves, Curtis and Finn vow to prove Hayden’s innocence.  

Sabrina is comforting Liz, while Michael attends the wedding; she tells her she considers her a friend.  Elizabeth confides in her about seeing Franco; Sabrina says she supports her… if she believes in Franco, so will she.  Monica mentions “the wedding” in front of Elizabeth – nobody had told her – she’s a little upset (but mostly looks like she’s really in a lot of pain).  She keeps grimacing and moving around, obviously very uncomfortable, but isn’t telling anyone she’s really hurting; and they don’t seem to notice.  I think we are going to have an emergency on our hands here before long with Elizabeth.  Having uncovered Paul’s secret, Ava is now blackmailing him into helping free Julian.  He promises her Julian will walk (they are talking in the hospital hallway; and not very quietly, I might add).  He tells her that Julian will walk – it’s just a long process – he has a chance to undermine each step along the way.  As Sabrina is leaving Elizabeth’s hospital room, she overhears this.  She actually confronts Paul, after Ava leaves; he lies, of course, but she knows he’s lying.  She heard him loud and clear.  Monica catches up with Sabrina before she gets on the elevator and asks her if she would rejoin the staff; Sabrina says she would love nothing more.  

Hayden’s mom finally gets in to see her; they talk.  Naomi tells her she has “the attorneys” working on her case; they will get through this.  Hayden asks if she really believes she is innocent… Naomi hesitates in her answer, but then reassures her with sweet words.  Hayden tells her mother that her honesty means everything to her.  Naomi gets noticeably nervous at this point.  Franco goes to a quiet place to meditate and asks for clarity; afterward, he believes he found it.  He goes to see Elizabeth.

Spinelli asks the bride and groom if they are ready to be married.  The wedding starts… Sam and Jason make impromptu wedding vows, giggling and crying throughout.  They slip the rings on each other’s fingers, and Spenelli speaks eloquently, bringing about a beautiful conclusion to the ceremony.  Everyone begins dancing, until Jake and Danny decide they want cake; Sam and Jason stop dancing and cut the cake; Jason dobs icing on Sam’s nose.  Alexis gets a little emotional, as she tells Sam that she is glad she has found a man she can love AND trust.  Sonny congratulates the newlyweds; Jason and Michael have a nice talk, and Carly makes a toast to her 1^st true friend, and then tells Sam that it took her far too long to appreciate her and she welcomes her to the family.  They clink their glasses and everyone notices that Sam is not drinking.  They admit to the group that Sam is pregnant; Spenelli gets her a glass of sparkling water and they toast again.  Valerie mentions that forensics show “the killer was no amateur”  - scene flashes to the top of the stairs, that fateful day.  It was PAUL who pushed Elizabeth!