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May
29, 2007 Transcript Alexis: What's so fascinating?
Ric:
Oh, it's just notes on a motion. Look at you -- back in the game,
huh? Alexis:
I'm representing Nikolas in the Laura Spencer guardianship matter.
Ric: Oh, that should be a slam-dunk, since Scott has no legal tie to Laura. Alexis: Sometimes legalities are beside the point.
Ric: Well, if you're good enough to prove that Jerry Jacks and James Craig are two different people, making sure that Laura's son stays on as her guardian should be a piece of cake. For what it's worth, it's good to see that you're feeling so well.
Alexis: It's worth absolutely nothing to me, unless you return my daughter. If not, save the compliments.
Nikolas: Hi. Lesley:
Are you ready for battle? Nikolas:
Huh. I don't think I have much of a choice at this point. Lesley:
Everybody here is on your side. And for whatever my word is worth,
I am prepared to testify that Laura was definitely in her right
mind when she chose you as her guardian, and that you have done
a wonderful job. Nikolas:
Thank you. Lesley:
I love you. Nikolas: I love you, too. Thank you. Bailiff:
All rise. This court is now in session, the honorable Judge Rogers
presiding. [Judge
pounds gavel] Luke:
It's about to get messy, wife. Are you sure you want to be here?
[Tracy
sighs] Tracy:
There's no place I'd be.
Alexis: Dr. Winters, what is the name of Laura Spencer's condition?
Lainey:
Psychomotor disassociation. Alexis:
Can you explain that to the court, please? Lainey:
It's a chronic, incurable condition that develops when a patient's
been catatonic too long. Alexis:
So it's an emotional disorder? Lainey:
No. The catatonia becomes physical in nature, and is no longer affected
by the patient's mental state. Alexis:
Ok, but from the onset of Laura's condition, that was due to emotional
trauma, correct? Lainey:
Correct. Alexis:
Now, is it correct that dr. Robin scorpio and dr. Patrick drake
found this drug that could temporarily reverse mrs. Spencer's condition?
Lainey:
Yes. Alexis:
So how did Mrs. Spencer choose to spend this precious time? Alexis:
Not with Mr. Baldwin? Scott:
Objection, your honor. I -- I wasn't even in town. Judge:
Sustained. Alexis:
Withdrawn. In your professional opinion, dr. Winters, was Mrs. Spencer
disoriented in any way when she checked herself into Shadybrook
on November 22, 2006? Lainey:
Absolutely not. Laura was in full possession of her faculties, and
aware that her condition was rapidly deteriorating. She made a conscious
and informed decision to appoint her oldest child, Nikolas Cassadine,
as her guardian. I was there. Laura Spencer knew exactly what she
was doing. Scott:
Your honor, I'd like to submit the doctor's reports from the time
of Laura's initial breakdown, state's exhibit five, and I'd like
to have the witness read for me. Judge:
That's fine, Mr. Baldwin. Scott:
Thank you. Here you go. Now, what does the doctor say about Laura's
reaction to the sight of Mr. Spencer? Lainey:
She started to scream hysterically. Scott:
And do they also indicate that it was Mr. Spencer's badgering that
pushed Laura to catatonia? Lainey:
Yes.
Alexis: Have you ever resented the responsibility that goes along
with being your mother's guardian? Nikolas:
No, no. Quite the contrary, I'm honored that she entrusted herself
into my care. Alexis:
It must be very expensive. Nikolas:
She's my mother. Money's not a consideration in this matter. Scott:
Mr. Cassadine, did you ever have to stop Luke from having contact
with Laura? Nikolas:
Years ago, I believed that contact with Luke could be harmful, but
now I think otherwise. Scott:
Why do you think it was harmful for your mother? Nikolas:
Because of the psychiatrist's initial recommendation. Scott:
No other reason? Nikolas:
No other reason. Scott:
Do you know of any time that Luke was abusive towards your mother?
Nikolas:
No. Scott:
You're under oath, Mr. Cassadine. Nikolas:
Laura never told me that Luke was abusive towards her. Scott:
That's not what I asked. But I'll move on. Do you have any recollection
of a situation that happened between Luke and Laura at the Campus
Disco on October 5, 1979? Alexis:
Objection, Your Honor. Relevance? Judge:
I assume you're going someplace specific with this? Scott:
Yes, your honor, I am going somewhere with this. Judge:
Overruled. Witness will answer. Scott:
Mr. Cassadine, what happened October 5, 1979, between Luke Spencer
and Laura Baldwin? Do you want me to repeat the question? Nikolas:
No, you don't have to repeat -- Scott:
Well, we're waiting. Nikolas:
There was a rape. Scott:
I'm sorry. I didn't hear you. Nikolas: Luke raped Laura.
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