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March
9, 2007 Transcript Alexis:
Nothing in my closet screamed "maternal cancer patient."
I don't know how I missed a fashion statement like that. Sonny:
You look fine. The wig looks -- looks good. Alexis:
A wig only looks good if you don't know that it's a wig. Sonny:
Look, don't worry about what you're wearing, just concentrate on
what you y -- that's what matters. Just relax a little bit because
you're going to be fine, I'm telling you that. Alexis:
I'll relax when I can retain custody of my daughter. Ric:
You realize that's not going to happen? Sonny:
She doesn't have time right now to play, you know, around with your
head games, so -- Ric:
We're not playing. There's no games here, Sonny. Last chance, Alexis.
You sign over custody of Molly to me, and we can avoid this whole
ugly mess. Ric:
Agree to primary custody of Molly and I'll agree to visitation.
Alexis:
Just to let you know, Judge Hunter is out and McCormick is in. Ric:
What did that cost you? Alexis:
Don't think much of the justice system that you're sworn to uphold,
do you? I have no idea if it'll make any difference. I can only
hope that she doesn't like a husband who has a clean-cut public
image and a pile of dirty laundry hidden in a panic room. Ric:
Well, I don't have a felony in my record, you do. Do you really
want to go in there and risk a court-appointed judgment that leaves
you with no options? Alexis:
You left me with no options. I really have nothing to lose in court.
Ric:
Negotiate right now, and I'll be flexible. Once we get inside that
courtroom, I can't promise anything. It was so frustrating, like
a mystery I couldn't solve. [Judge
pounds gavel] Judge:
This court is now in session. This is a child custody hearing, not
a murder trial. I can't help but noticing that neither of you has
an attorney present. I assume you're representing yourselves? Ric:
Yes, your honor. Judge:
Then you're both fools, but at least it's a level playing field.
I am interested only in what is in the best interest of the child
in question. That being said, I see we have character witnesses
present. If you're here on Mr. Lansing's behalf, now would be the
time to say so. Ric:
Your honor, I've subpoenaed my half brother, Michael Corinthos Jr.
Judge:
And that would be -- Sonny:
That would be me, Your Honor. Judge:
But you're not here to testify on Mr. Lansing's behalf? Sonny:
Not a chance, your honor. Judge:
All right, Ms. Davis, let's hear from your first witness. Alexis:
Thank you, your honor. I'd like to call on Jasper Jacks. Jax:
Alexis is a wonderful woman. She's a caring mother. I can personally
speak to her love, compassion, and bravery. I'm very proud to call
her my friend. Ric:
Mr. Jacks, you're a well-known businessman, are you not, and a philanthropist? Jax:
Yes, I am. Ric:
A real pillar of the community, huh? So can you explain to me and
to this court why you claimed Nikolas Cassadine's newborn infant
son as your own -- Alexis:
Objection, your honor. This is irrelevant and inappropriate. Judge:
You will get your chance. Please answer the question, Mr. Jacks.
Jax:
It was a complex situation. Ric:
It was kidnapping. Thank you, Mr. Jacks. No further questions, your
honor. Judge:
You may step down, Mr. Jacks. Judge:
Maybe you're not such a fool after all, Mr. Lansing. Ms. Davis,
anyone else? Alexis: Yes. Ahem. I would like to call Mr. Lansing's witness, Sonny Corinthos. Sonny:
The children are not neglected in any way. They live in a loving
and nurturing home. I -- I got to tell you, I can't imagine Kristina
or Molly -- who happens to be my niece -- wanting to live anywhere
else. Ric:
Mr. Corinthos, isn't it true that for Kristina's first years, that
you we not even aware that she was your daughter? That that fact
was withheld from you by Ms. Davis? Sonny:
Yeah. Ric:
Ms. Davis kept Kristina from you? Because she was worried that your
ties to underworld activities might endanger her child, is that
true? Ric:
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Mr. Corinthos. But you later sued Ms. Davis
for full custody of that child, is that correct? Isn't it also true
that while Kristina was in your care, as well as your sons, Michael
and Morgan, they were all kidnapped, and then later on your son
michael was presumed dead? Sonny:
That wasn't Alexis' fault -- Ric:
I'm just having a hard time with this -- this healthy, nurturing
part of the dysfunctional family picture, Mr. Corinthos. Your honor,
these are arrest records for Michael Corinthos Jr. Alexis:
Objection, your honor. That is irrelevant, as is a great deal of
-- Ric:
They chronicle the numerous attempts on his life, and they document
the constant threat that he poses to everybody around him, including
his daughter, Kristina,
and especially my daughter, Molly. I would also like to enter in
the police report of the incident where Kristina, unsupervised by
her ailing mother, wandered into a warehouse, where she saw her
older sister, Samantha McCall -- who, by the way, was given away
by Ms. Davis at birth due to an unwanted teenage pregnancy. Alexis:
Who you slept with in your own daughter's home. Ric:
Consenting adults, Your Honor. Judge:
Ms. Davis, you had your chance with this witness. Please continue,
Mr. Lansing. Ric:
Thank you, your honor. Kristina witnessed her older sister, Samantha
McCall, shoot a man, killing him in cold blood. Alexis:
She's under the care of a psychiatrist. Judge:
Ms. Davis -- Ric:
In addition, Ms. Davis was arrested for felony drug possession in
the home Mr. Corinthos states is safe and nurturing. Alexis:
Objection! Carly:
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry I'm late. Judge:
Who are you? Carly:
I'm Carly Corinthos. I'm here as a character witness for Ms. Davis.
I would've been here sooner. I'm sorry, I -- I would've, but I was
trying to divorce Sonny. Not that Sonny is a bad person or dangerous
at all, unlike the scum of the earth here, Ric Lansing. Alexis:
Your honor, I need a break, please. Judge:
Denied. I'm eager to hear what Mrs. Corinthos -- who is on your
witness list -- has to say. Please, take the stand. Carly:
Sonny and I share custody, and that works out well for us. I am
100% confident that my children are safe with him. Judge:
Mrs. Corinthos, I'm confused. Are you and Mr. Corinthos married
or divorced? Carly:
We're married, but it's just a technicality. Alexis:
Your Honor, maybe I could try to get this witness back on track?
Judge:
Oh, I like the track that she's on just fine -- it's extremely relevant.
Would you continue, Mrs. Corinthos? Carly:
Yeah. Sonny tricked me into marrying him so I wouldn't be forced
to testify that I saw him shoot someone -- even though that turned
out to be self-defense and it's kind of a moot point. Now I'm stuck
in limbo because the judge in the Dominican republic says I have
to wait six months before my divorce to Sonny -- to become legal.
Is that true? I mean, is it true that if I'm divorced to Sonny in
the Dominican republic, I have to also file here in the state of
New York? Judge:
I would have to look that up. Alexis:
I don't have any further questions for this witness. Judge:
I do. Mrs. Corinthos, do you think that Alexis davis is a good mother?
Carly:
Yes, I do. Judge:
And do you think that Mr. Corinthos' allegedly illegal activities
pose any danger whatsoever to Molly Lansing? Carly:
I know that Sonny would never, ever hurt a child. And if you don't
believe me, ask Jason Morgan. Judge:
And who is Jason Morgan? Ric:
Excuse me, your honor? Objection. Relevance? Mr. Morgan is neither
on mine or Ms. Davis' witness list. Judge:
Well, the witness seems to think he is relevant. Is Jason Morgan
in the courtroom? Jason:
Yes, I'm right here, Your Honor. Judge:
Do you think that Alexis Davis is a good mother? Jason:
Yes, I do. Judge:
Mr. Morgan, you appear to have a refreshing gift for brevity, but
I would like you to elaborate. Why do you think Alexis davis is
a good mother? Jason:
Uh -- she loves her daughters and she tries to do what's -- what's
right for them. Judge:
And Mr. Lansing? Jason:
I really don't like Ric Lansing, Your Honor, so I'm not the right
person to ask. Judge:
Nevertheless, I am asking. Jason:
Any father who would try to take his child from the home where she's
happy and the mother she loves is obviously thinking of himself
and not his child. Judge:
Thank you, Mr. Morgan. Mrs. Corinthos, you may step down. Carly:
Ok. Judge:
Ms. Davis, if you'd kindly take the stand? Alexis:
Your Honor, I think the most important thing that I can tell you
is that I am a good mother. Judge:
I'm sure you are, but this is my court, and there's only one thing
I'm interested in. How did you manage to get yourself busted for
smoking pot? Alexis:
The effects of the chemo took a lot out of me, and I didn't have
the strength that I was used to having, and I was sick to my stomach.
Very often the anti-nausea medicine that they typically give cancer
patients didn't work for me. But the marijuana did. I didn't smoke
in front of the children, and I only did it when I was too debilitated
to handle it in any other way. Despite my personal problems with
Mr. Lansing, I have always acted responsibly toward my children,
I have always put them first, and I have always and will continue
to act in their best interest. Ric:
I've always thought Alexis was a good mother. But she's exhausted.
And according to her doctors, this latest round of chemo will, I'm
sorry, probably debilitate her. Molly's just a little baby. She
doesn't understand what's happening. All she knows is that mom can't
take care of her. I have the time and I have the energy to devote
to our little girl, and I also think that she will be in a safer
environment with me. Judge:
Couldn't you come to some compromise? Ric:
Well, I tried, but Alexis seemed determined to cut me out of Molly's
life completely. This is not about revenge, Your Honor. If I am
granted full custody of Molly, I will agree to generous visitation.
I do not want her to lose her mother. But I believe -- and I think
the evidence proves -- that she will be better off with me. Judge:
Thank you for your testimony. I will make my decision and announce
it to the parents in private. The rest of you are dismissed. Carly:
Hey -- we need to talk.
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