Friday, January 4, 2019 (S56E187): A Change for the Better

Mike talks to Stella; he forgets for a moment that Yvonne’s husband is threatening to take her away.  He remembers that Sonny went to stop him.  Sonny is calm, sweet and very persuasive; he shares memories of his dad, telling Marcus he has learned to have no expectations.  Yvonne comes out, all dressed up, asking for Mike.  She becomes extremely upset when Marcus tries to remind her that they are married; she says she isn’t married… she wants Mike.  Stella shares with Mike, her story of love again; she says she made a choice and that part of her life passed her by – now it’s too late.  They return to the center, where Marcus tells Mike he has decided not to take Yvonne away from him.  He says his son changed his mind, because when you love someone, you do the best thing for them.  He watches as his wife revels in the gift Mike gives her, and they hug.  He looks humbled.  He apologizes to Stella for lashing out at her when she tried to intercede; he says it was unfair of him.  He admits there is a part of him that wonders what would have happened if he took Yvonne home; Mike introduces Sonny to Yvonne.  Sonny tells her his dad thinks the world of her.

Jordan and Curtis try to go over the evidence; Jordan says they need a breakthrough.  Jordan says she doesn’t know where to even begin; Curtis says it begins with them… Jordan has made a list of names.  They both say Laura Collins jumps out at them, she was in all locations, although they know she isn’t the murderer, they think she might know them and not even realize it.  She says this killer is proud of his work and wants to display it; they review what the cases have in common… Jordan mentions Ryan Chamberlain.  She brings up another case, where it seemed like one thing, but was actually another.  She gets a call; not a single trace of the documentary was found.  They realize this killer is competing with Ryan Chamberlain’s murders.  They make a connection; he took all of his victims’ drivers’ licenses twenty-five years ago, just like this killer is doing.

Maxie learns that Chase is teaching a self-defense class at the gym; she invites Nina to go with her.  Elizabeth shows up; then Lulu, then Willow.  Neither Lulu nor Nina look happy to see her.  They make small talk though; Nina questions why Maxie is being so nice to her.  She is confused about why Nina doesn’t like the girl; Lulu says she is great, she says, which Nina mocks.  When Nina and Willow start going at it over Charlotte, Maxie suggests they get the class started.  Chase is nervous about teaching it; Maxie cheers him on.  He tells everyone they are living in dangerous times and thanks them for coming.  Nina and Lulu start to fight; they are interrupting Chase.  Maxie tries to tell him to quit; Chase calls Willow up for a demonstration.  She thanks him for stopping her from telling that mother where to shove it.

Ned and Laura go to Charlie’s together, agreeing to run a friendly campaign, working together to get this killer off the street.  “Kevin” walks in and says “that killer doesn’t stand a chance.”  He says he didn’t realize there was a town meeting; the pub starts to fill up with people.  Laura and Ned shake hands and sit down up front; Julian introduces them and welcomes everyone.  Lulu moderates.  Ned tells everyone he agreed to this.  Lulu calls on the first person; Wendy, a resident of down town asks about insurance of diversity among staff and appointees… Ned goes first.  He admits most of his staff is white, mostly male, but not by design, he says; they are there because of years of trust.  He starts to brag about the council.  Laura is given the floor; she says the problem is that a close circle only works with the people they know.  She says she wants to hear from everyone.  Next a question about being a businessman; Ned brags about how important businesses are to the community.  Laura argues that, although that is important, business is not everything; she says people are the key.  “Kevin” raises his hand to speak.  He says even though their marriage is ending, his respect for Laura is immense.  He says when it comes to the future of this city, it will be his honor to vote for Laura.  The room claps; Laura promises to make problems with mental health and social issues her priority.

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