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Tuesday, April 19, 2005 Katie has let the cat out of the bag about Craig being the likely father of Jennifer's baby, and Henry is suspicious of her motivation. Craig showed up at the gym to share the sad news that he's not the baby's father, and Katie accidentally lets it slip that Jen is 5 weeks pregnant, not 10 as she told Craig. Craig, being able to count, correctly guesses that the baby is his and Jen and Mike are trying to hide it from him. Katie begs him not to press the issue, to keep from upsetting everyone's lives. But he insists that he wants another chance to be a good father.
Henry comes in with a bottle of champagne and pops the cork, toasting, "To Jennifer and Mike and the baby on board." "Oh, I am sorry, Henry, but that ship has sailed," says Craig. "Jennifer's pregnant, Mike's the father, what's not to celebrate?" asks Henry innocently. "She was lying. I'm the father," states Craig. "And you know this because?" wonders Henry. "Because your wife, my sister, was kind enough to finally tell me the truth," shares Craig. "Craig, nobody knows the truth, I told you that. And if you insist on bullying Jennifer, you're just going to make everything so much worse," says Katie. "Well, I don't really have a choice, do I?" says Craig, leaving. "What just happened?" asks Henry, confused. "I blew it. I'm so sorry," apologizes Katie. Katie explains that she saw Jen's chart at Dr. Shiller's office. Henry reminds her that she wasn't going to look at it. "Yeah, and I tried. I tried really, really hard but it literally fell in my lap. So I looked at it and Jen is five weeks pregnant," announces Katie. "We knew that. She admitted it," says Henry. "Right. So you went to go get the champagne and, meanwhile, Craig stayed here and hung out, feeling sorry for himself and I was only half listening -- I mean, I was working. And then all of the sudden, he said something about Jennifer being ten weeks pregnant and I just corrected him. I said that she was five. Which I didn't even know what I was saying until I saw his face," explains Katie. "He thought she was ten weeks along and then you told him that the doctor's chart said it was five weeks?" clarifies Henry. "Right, which is when Craig and Jennifer slept together -- five weeks ago. But I didn't know that. I mean, it's not like I was counting weeks or anything. It was an accident. I honestly, truly did not mean to tell him. But then he just got all crazy and started asking me what else the file said and what the doctor said," says Katie. "And you said -- you said -- you said that you couldn't discuss Jennifer's file because you weren't supposed to be looking at it in the first place, right?" says Henry hopefully. "Do you really think that would've kept him from going there?" says Katie. "So what precisely did you say, Kathryn?" asks Henry impatiently. "I told him the truth. That the doctor said that Jennifer was concerned about when she conceived. He asked me. I wasn't spreading rumors," says Katie defensively. Henry is silently cleaning up around the gym. "Would you say something?" asks Katie. "What do you want me to say?" says Henry. "That you believe me," suggests Katie. "But I don't believe you," responds Henry. "You think I'm lying to you?" asks Katie, hurt. "I think you're lying to yourself," replies Henry. "Why? Because there's no such thing as an accident? How did I know that when Craig said ten and I said five he was gonna go off like that," says Katie defensively. "You know, I can understand one slip of the tongue, but then you turn around and told him that the doctor said," says Henry. "I know what I told him. Okay, maybe part of me did it on purpose, but he's my brother. This baby could very well be my niece or nephew, so I couldn't keep it a secret. It wouldn't be fair to him," says Katie. "What do you mean it wouldn't be fair to him? What about being fair to me? What about being fair to your husband?" asks Henry. "How am I not being fair to you? Okay, I know that you're afraid that Mike and Jen are going to be mad, and they probably will be, but it's not your fault. I'll take all the blame, even though it was partially an accident," says Katie. "Part -- I'm sorry, which part was? Was is the part where you stole Jennifer's medical file? Was it the part where you interrogated her doctor by accident? Was it when you accidentally told Craig, on purpose, everything the doctor said?" asks Henry. "Okay, fine, this is all my fault," says Katie, giving up. "It is. It is, Katie. Because the reason you told Craig what you found out is because you want him to confront Jennifer," says Henry. "Why would I want him to confront Jennifer?" asks Katie. "Do I have to spell it out to you?" asks Henry. "Yes!" says Katie. "You want Jennifer and Mike to break up, so that you can finally -- you can finally have Mike all to yourself," says Henry. Today’s episode was directed by Sonia Blangiardo and written by Elizabeth Page.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Craig: So Jennifer's five weeks pregnant, not ten. Are you sure? Katie: No, I never said that. I just said that according to the file in the doctor's office, she's five. Craig: When did she see the doctor? Katie: A few days ago. But doctors make mistakes. Craig: Yes, but you don't think this is a mistake, do you? You think she's carrying my child? Katie: No, I never said that. Besides, this is none of my business, we shouldn't even be talking about -- Craig: We're talking about your niece, your nephew. Katie: Craig, we don't know that you're the father. Craig: What else did the file say? Katie: Nothing. Craig: But -- but you know something, don't you? Don't you? Katie: I don't even exactly what it means. Craig: Well, tell me and we can figure it out. Katie, if this is my child, don't you think that I have the right to know? Katie: Why, because you had sex with Jennifer when you shouldn't have and you ruined everything? Everything was all settled, Craig. She was happy, I was happy. Craig: Oh, so now we're talking about you? Katie: No, we're talking about upsetting everyone's lives. And why, so you can buy yourself cigars? Craig: No, we are talking about a human being. And don't you think this child deserves to know that he is loved, that he is cherished, that he has a father who will fight for him? I'm going to find out, Katie, you know I will. And don't you think it's a lot better to settle this before this child is born? Katie: All right. Dr. Schiller didn't say much, but she did say that Jennifer was a little tense and that she was concerned about the due date. Craig: They are trying to steal my child.
Katie: Don't get carried away, Craig. Craig: Hmm? Katie: Just because Jennifer might be five weeks pregnant and you two happened to have a drunken moment five weeks ago, does not mean that Mike's not the father. They have been living together. Craig: Then why lie to me about the due date? Katie: Because you showed up at their doorstep unannounced and were your usual obnoxious self. Craig: No, the only reason for them to lie to me about the due date is they think I'm the father and they're trying to hide it. Katie: They couldn't possibly know that you were the father. The baby would have to be born first and a paternity test would have to be administered. Craig: Then why lie about the due date? Katie: Mike would never lie to you. Not about something like this. Craig: Oh, Katie, it is obvious to me that those two were not going to breathe a word, ever, to me about this. No, those two rocket scientists were counting on me to somehow ignore the fact that Jennifer was suddenly pregnant. Or maybe they thought I wouldn't care. But it doesn't matter, because if that child is mine, I am going to be the father. Katie: You just assume that they would do something like that because that's something that you would do. But Mike wouldn't. He is a very honorable person. Craig: That's love talking. Katie: What is that supposed to mean? Craig: Katie, I don't care who you marry, you're going to be in love with Mike. Face it. I got to go. Katie: Wait. No, Craig -- no, no, don't. Just -- don't go upsetting everyone's lives, okay? Think about it. Sleep on it. But just remember that you have no real proof that you are the father to this baby. Craig: Oh, but I know how to get it.
Craig: I'll get a paternity test. I'll get a court order if Jennifer refuses. Katie: So you're going to force her hand? Craig: Well, it sure looks to me like she's trying to steal my child. Katie: Craig. All right, let's just say that she is. Why do you think she's going to such great lengths to keep you away from that baby, huh? Because she doesn't like you? She doesn't trust you? She doesn't respect you? She's scared of you? I don't know, take your pick. So what? You're going to force yourself into her life? Craig: No. I am not interested in her life. Katie: Well, she's the mommy. And if you insist on being the daddy, you're going to wade into her life somehow. And you know Jennifer, she might do something drastic. Craig: Like what? Macramé layettes? Katie: You know what I'm talking about. It's early on in the pregnancy. She just might decide to terminate it. Craig: No, she won't do that. Katie: Oh, now look who's blind. Craig: I am not in love with Jennifer, if that's what you're implying. I know she can work hard when she wants to and I think she has it in her to be a good mother, but -- but as fun as one night was, we are not really domestic material. Katie: Then why are you doing this? Craig: Because I love all my children. I loved Bryant -- I will always love Bryant. I love Lucy. I loved Cabot. And I will love this child. Which Jennifer will have. And how do I know this? Because, one, she has had plenty of time to terminate this pregnancy and she hasn't. Two, she got Mike to back her up. Three, she lied to me. Which means that, four, she wants to have this child. And, five, I am thrilled to have. Now, all I want is my rightful share in this child's life. And if I have to get a little pushy, so be it. Henry: Oh! Hi! To -- yeah, get a towel there. To Jennifer and Mike and the baby on board. Craig: Oh, I am sorry, Henry, but that ship has sailed.
Henry: Jennifer's pregnant, Mike's the father, what's not to celebrate? Craig: She was lying. I'm the father. Henry: And you know this because? Craig: Because your wife, my sister, was kind enough to finally tell me the truth. Katie: Craig, nobody knows the truth, I told you that. And if you insist on bullying Jennifer, you're just going to make everything so much worse. Craig: Well, I don't really have a choice, do I? Henry: What just happened? Katie: I blew it. I'm so sorry.
Katie: Remember when I came in and I was trying to tell you something and then I realized that Craig was here? Henry: Yeah. Katie: Well, when I was at dr. Schiller's office, I saw jinn's chart. Henry: Right, and you said that you were never going to look at that again. Katie: Yeah, and I tried. I tried really, really hard but it literally fell in my lap. So I looked at it and jean is five weeks pregnant. Henry: We knew that. She admitted it. Katie: Right. So you went to go get the champagne and, meanwhile, Craig stayed here and hung out, feeling sorry for himself and I was only half listening -- I mean, I was working. And then all of the sudden, he said something about Jennifer being ten weeks pregnant and I just corrected him. I said that she was five. Which I didn't even know what I was saying until I saw his face. Henry: He thought she was ten weeks along and then you told him that the doctor's chart said it was five weeks? Katie: Right, which is when Craig and Jennifer slept together -- five weeks ago. But I didn't know that. I mean, it's not like I was counting weeks or anything. It was an accident. I honestly, truly did not mean to tell him. But then he just got all crazy and started asking me what else the file said and what the doctor said -- Henry: And you said -- you said -- you said that you couldn't discuss Jennifer's file because you weren't supposed to be looking at it in the first place, right? Katie: Do you really think that would've kept him from going there? Henry: So what precisely did you say, Kathryn? Katie: I told him the truth. That the doctor said that Jennifer was concerned about when she conceived. He asked me. I wasn't spreading rumors or -- [ Katie sighs ] Would you say something? Henry: What do you want me to say? Katie: That you believe me. Henry: But I don't believe you.
Katie: You think I'm lying to you? Henry: I think you're lying to yourself. Katie: Why? Because there's no such thing as an accident? How did I know that when Craig said ten and I said five he was gonna go off like that. Henry: You know, I can understand one slip of the tongue, but then you turn around and told him that the doctor said. Katie: I know what I told him. Okay, maybe part of me did it on purpose, but he's my brother. This baby could very well be my niece or nephew, so I couldn't keep it a secret. It wouldn't be fair to him. Henry: What do you mean it wouldn't be fair to him? What about being fair to me? What about being fair to your husband? Katie: How am I not being fair to you? Okay, I know that you're afraid that Mike and jean are going to be mad, and they probably will be, but it's not your fault. I'll take all the blame, even though it was partially an accident. Henry: Part -- I'm sorry, which part was? Was is the part where you stole Jennifer's medical file? Katie: I did not steal. Henry: Was it the part where you interrogated her doctor by accident? Was it when you accidentally told Craig, on purpose, everything the doctor said? Katie: Okay, fine, this is all my fault. Henry: It is. It is, Katie. Because the reason you told Craig what you found out is because you want him to confront Jennifer. Katie: Why would I want him to confront Jennifer? Henry: Do I have to spell it out to you? Katie: Yes! Henry: You want Jennifer and Mike to break up, so that you can finally -- you can finally have Mike all to yourself.
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