EPISODE 6/21/01
Simon Asks Craig To Help Find Katie

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June, 2001


THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001

Scene 1:
[ Montgomery Suite ]

>> Simon: She's gone to get the diamond. I mean, this has to be a joke. She -- she can't -- she's the original girl that cried wolf, you know? Just trying to yank my chain.
>> Jack: How long did you say she's been gone?
>> Simon: A few weeks.
>> Jack: Was her behavior out of the ordinary before she left?
>> Simon: When isn't it? I mean -- yes. Yes, there was the trunk that she sent to the airport, the safari gear, the aeroplane. I mean, she has to be insane. I mean, she wouldn't even know where to find this place.
>> Jack: What place?
>> Simon: It doesn't have a name, as far as I know. It's an island that is too small for most maps, but large enough for Katie to get into some serious trouble.

Scene 2:
[ Montgomery Suite ]

>> Jack: If this island is as dangerous as you say, why would Katie go there?
>> Simon: Because that's what she does. When she gets an idea into her head, she puts on the blinders, and nothing else matte
>> Jack: And you've been to this island?
>> Simon: Yes. It's where Lily and I were stranded last summer.
>> Jack: Katie went there on purpose?
>> Simon: Because she's crazy enough to think she can find a diamond at the bottom of the ocean. My sister drowned in those rocky waters for that same diamond. Katie could die out there.
>> Jack: No, no, you don't know that. Katie's a smart, young woman. She planned ahead, right? You said she brought provisions.
>> Simon: That's hardly taking precautions. I mean, what if something's already happened to her? I mean, look, I have to find out if she's all right.
>> Jack: Okay, I wish I could do more for you right now, but there's another case that takes priority over this.
>> Simon: Okay, fine. Look, I understand that, but I don't even know where to -- where to start to mount a search for her. I could kill Craig for running out on me.
>> Jack: You still might have that chance. Off the record, Montgomery's still in town. He's probably down at the hospital with Barbara.
>> Simon: Okay, thanks.

Scene 3:
[ Outside Barbara's Hospital Room ]

>> Cass: How is she?
>> Craig: She's -- she's in a coma. She has burns all over half her body.
>> Cass: Oh, God.
>> Craig: And we don't know if she's gonna regain consciousness.
>> Cass: I had no idea, Craig. I'm very sorry.
>> Craig: Yeah, well, you know.
>> Cass: It's ironic, isn't it? To think that you were worried about the damage she would do by going to the cops.
>> Craig: Do I have to defend myself to you now?
>> Cass: Cut back on the caffeine, big fellow. I'm not accusing you of anything. I have a wife and two daughters whom I adore. I wouldn't be standing here right now if I thought you were capable of murder.
>> Craig: Yeah, well, so you do trust me?
>> Cass: Well, I didn't say that.
>> Craig: Then what are you saying?
>> Cass: You know what? Why don't we discuss this another time?
>> Craig: No, no, if you have something to say, I want to hear it now.
>> Cass: This is going to sound insensitive, but -- I am your attorney, after all, and it's my job to point out that since Barbara is in a coma and unable to fulfill her duties and responsibilities, you may have free rein.
>> Craig: How -- what do you mean?
>> Cass: The prenuptial agreement that you two signed did not include stipulations regarding medical emergencies.
>> Craig: Yeah?
>> Cass: It is entirely possible that you have full access to Barbara's company, including all of her assets.
>> Craig: So, I'm in charge of BRO?
>> Cass: Until Barbara regains consciousness.
>> Craig: Incredible.
>> Cass: That's it? No reaction at all?
>> Craig: Well, I'm supposed to be gratified by this?
>> Cass: I'm not implying that. I'm merely pointing out that Barbara's accident was kind of serendipitous for you.
>> Craig: Well, Cass, look, I may not have envisioned being married to her forever, but to see -- to see this and her children -- my God, nobody should have to endure that.
>> Cass: Have you spoken to her doctors yet?
>> Craig: No. No, but I just got an earful from Hal.
>> Cass: Did he share anything useful?
>> Craig: Does he ever? He's just waiting for Barbara to wake up and convict me.
>> Cass: What if she doesn't remember anything?
>> Craig: The only thing I want her to forget is this idea that I misappropriated company funds.
>> Cass: Are you planning to rewrite history while she's sleeping?
>> Craig: Anything is possible, Cass.
>> Simon: Craig, I heard you might be here. Cass.
>> Cass: Simon.
>> Craig: You heard about Barbara?
>> Simon: Yes. Yes, I'm very sorry about that. How is she?
>> Craig: Yeah, well, she's in a coma, and it's too early to tell anything, but -- how did you hear?
>> Simon: From Jack Snyder, right after he served the search warrant.
>> Craig: A -- a search warrant to -- to my suite?
>> Simon: Yes. Yeah, turned the entire place inside out.
>> Craig: Do you know anything about this?
>> Cass: Absolutely not. Fortunately, you're innocent, so there's nothing to hide.
>> Simon: Well, they did find something -- something about Katie.
>> Craig: About Katie? What did Katie do?
>> Simon: Well, you know she's been missing. It seems she's tried to make a way to this island where I lost the diamond last year.
>> Craig: She's looking for a diamond on an island? Isn't that like looking for a needle in a haystack?
>> Simon: Yes, well, I guess it would be, but it is worth millions.
[ Craig laughs ]
>> Craig: That's Katie.
>> Simon: Look, she's been missing for weeks. This is no posh island resort. This is some rock and sand in the middle of the ocean.
>> Craig: So her cell phone doesn't work. What do you want me to do, Simon?
>> Simon: I don't know. Maybe act like family, you know, call the National Guard. Somebody's got to help her, Craig.
>> Craig: Well, right now, that somebody can't be me.

Scene 4:
[Outside Barbara's Hospital Room ]

>> Simon: Maybe you didn't understand me, so I'm gonna make this just a little clear. I said your little sister is in danger and needs your help. Nobody has seen her since your wedding.
>> Craig: So Katie's into a little trouble. It's what she does for breakfast, Simon.
But right now, my wife is lying in there in a coma.
>> Simon: Fine. You're not gonna help your sister? Then I will. Give me the money you owe me, and I'll go find her myself.
>> Craig: No, no, no. Simon --
>> Simon: Listen, we had a deal!
>> Craig: And I have an entire police department breathing down my neck, trying to blame me for the attack on Barbara.
>> Simon: Yeah, well, maybe I should have a little chat with them, you know, set them straight.
>> Craig: You try, and you will regret the day we met.
>> Simon: Well, it's too late for that. I already do.
>> Craig: After I'm cleared of charges, we'll talk again, all right?
>> Simon: You really don't care about anyone but yourself, do you?
>> Craig: I care about my wife in a coma in that bed. Look, Katie will take care of Katie. If you really want to find her, you go get her. Come on.


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