Episode # 10405
Tape Date: Various
Air Date: 9/22/06
Director: Albert Alarr
Head Writer: James E. Reilly

Summary: Shawn gives Belle and Philip the news about Claire, which does NOT go over well with Philip…But most of tomorrow’s show is about Jack and Jen’s departure. The Early Edition joins in wishing the best of luck to Missy Reeves and Matt Ashford…Thanks for all the laughs, tears and memories over the years! We will miss you.

At the Deveraux Place…Jack, Jen and Abby are rushing around packing when Jo and Vern arrive and she starts giving him a fit for leaving. Steve also arrives as well and Jo starts hugging all over him (LOL). Jen and Jo go upstairs to get Jack Jr. as Steve gives Jack a gift he got for him…a pipe. Jack thanks him for being there for him when he needed him.

At the Pub…Bo and Kayla sit together talking about Jack and Jen leaving and how they feel sorry for Frankie. They chit chat about the situation between Bo and Hope as well as what is going on (or rather NOT going on) between Steve and Kayla. They both offer support and encouragement for the other. Kayla talks about how bad she feels for Hope, finding out that Patrick could be a murderer and she is carrying his child. Bo is sure that he is guilty. Kayla tells him it is time he make his move on Hope. He tells her that he has proved that he didn’t steal the evidence, but he’s not sure it will make a difference now. He says she has lost her trust in him and he isn’t sure she will get it back. She tells him that she isn’t going to Jack and Jen’s party, and has lots of excuses. But Bo works on her and she finally agrees to go with him. He urges her to go after what she wants…including Steve…and fight for him…just as he is going to fight for Hope.

Farewell, Jack and Jennifer. At Alice’s Hope and Maggie are decorating for the goodbye party, with a huge banner reading “Goodbye Jack and Jennifer…We Love You”. They talk about Jack and Jen’s new adventure as Maggie notices that Hope is a little sad…she hates saying goodbye. They talk further as Hope worries about Patrick being a murderer and all the evidence mounting against him. She wants to trust Bo, but not sure she can. Maggie tells her that miracles are possible…just look at Jack and Jen. The gang from the Deveraux’s arrive at Alice’s (as we learn that Lucas hates he can’t be there, but they are searching for Will). Jennifer is starting to have second thoughts about it all when they talk about leaving Abby behind. But she thanks Maggie for offering to take care of her. Jo starts boo-hooing again and clinging to Jack for dear life. Jen and Hope talk as Jen apologizes for their investigation leading to Patrick and they agree that things don’t look good for him. Jen assures Hope that things are going to work out for her…just look at her and Jack. They hug as Hope says she is ready to move on with her life and will come to visit. Jen laughs and adds that as long as she brings Bo with her. Abby is chomping on one of Alice’s donuts and comments that Jen’s never turned out like Alice’s. Alice says that only grandmothers can back them like that (lol) as Jen continues to encourage Hope. Jo badgers Jack about coming to visit them 4 or 5 times a year as Maggie brings out the presents and starts crying. Jen has to remind her that this is a HAPPY occasion. Then proceeds to thank Maggie for being a part of her life and talks about how beautiful she is, inside and out and starts Maggie crying again. They open gifts (the one from Hope is international calling cards for them as well as Abby). Kayla and Bo arrive as Steve goes to the door and Kayla gets a bit of an icy reception from him. Now Jack and Jen have on trench coats (must have been a gift from someone, don’t know) as Hope takes pictures. Bo talks with Alice, who says (loud enough for Hope to hear) that it is so nice that he is there. He sits with her as she thanks him for finding Jack and Jen…as Jen thanks him as well. Kayla explains that Stephanie couldn’t be there (she has a race in St. Louis) but sent a gift. It’s a book called “An American’s Survival Guide to Driving in England”…as Jen says it’s for Jack and hands it to him. Jack talks about how many times he has “died” and says next time, it will be for real…but it will be a long time from now, because he promised to dance at Abby’s wedding. Jack goes on to say he didn’t know a lot about family until he met all of them. He feels like he is the luckiest man on earth. He says he never believed in fate or destiny before but this has all changed him. He says that fate brought him and Steve together…and brought him and Jen back together. And that fate has given them a new life. He tells Steve that now it’s his turn…go to Kayla…don’t walk away…he will live to regret it. As Kayla and Steve talk she asks him if he doesn’t believe in happy endings and he says that Jack and Jen got theirs. Jen and Hope talk again as Jen encourages her to go back to Bo. He comes over as Jen gives them time alone. He offers Hope a ring but she says she needs more time. He tells her to look in her heart and she will see all she needs to know. Jack notes that they need to hurry to catch their plane so it’s time for goodbyes. Jen hugs Hope one last time as they talk about all they have been through together and good times they have shared. Both of them are in tears as they tell each other they love each other and they are best friends. Jack asks Abby if he can have a practice dance and takes her to another room. She points out that there is no music, so he begins to hum and they dance. He tells her he is so proud of her and she knew that he and Jen belonged together even before they did. He tells her that she is going to do amazing things with her life (as the song Always is playing in the background). Jen goes to say her toughest goodbye…to Alice. She tells her “gram” goodbye as Alice wipes away the tears. Jen apologizes for all the trouble she gave her when she first came to live with them. She goes on to tell Alice that she is the heart of this family. All of the love between them…all the connections…it’s all comes from her. Alice tells her that someday, he grandchildren…and great grandchildren…will make her feel the same way she does right now. It’s all God’s gift to them. Tears are flowing freely as Alice tells her that she will always be with her. Jack announces that they have to go to catch the plane, so everyone walks them out. Except for Alice, who sits alone in her chair and says “goodbye my darling…until we meet again” as she looks over at a picture of Tom and gently caresses it.

At the Lofts…Shawn is still in shock over the news as Mimi was hoping it was all just a bad dream. But Shawn can’t wait to tell Belle and Philip the truth. Belle, Philip and Claire return home (I think from the fair) as Philip is cooing over Claire. He feeds her as he talks about what fun they had and talks about wanting to have a family portrait done. She asks if he resents the baby she is carrying. Across the hall, Shawn sees Philip’s car is back and says it is time to go tell them the news and Mimi decides to go with him. Philip tells Belle that he is not thrilled about the baby…he would rather it be his. But he promises to love the baby as much as he does Claire. Shawn and Mimi arrive as Shawn walks in…staring at Claire the entire time…as Belle asks him what is wrong. He starts explaining about the DNA test and tells them that the report that Chelsea left in his hospital room was correct…he IS Claire’s father. Belle asks if he is sure and he says they did the test twice and explains that they must have had sex the night of the fire. She almost faints but says she is okay. Philip clings to Claire, cuddling and talking to her. He puts her down, promising to always be there for her. He turns to Shawn and tells him that he doesn’t believe him and will find out for himself. Shawn says he can talk to the lab a hundred times but the results will be the same…Claire is HIS daughter. Shawn says he is sorry, but Philip goes off on him telling him to take his apology and go to hell. Claire starts crying as Shawn moves toward her but Philip barks for him not to touch her. Belle has to step in between them, but Philip tells him not to touch his baby and shoves Shawn across the room. Philip grabs Claire and darts out the door as Shawn chases after him. Belle is screaming for him…as the previews show…

Mimi (to Bonnie): He knows that Claire is his and there’s no going back…(Bonnie): At least he doesn’t know the rest of it…(Mimi): If he did, he would hate me…forever…

Philip (to Belle): Bottom line is, Claire’s my baby and there’s nothing he can do about it…

EJ (to Sami): Don’t do this Samantha…(Sami): If anything happens to them I will never forgive myself…

Austin and Carrie are kissing hot and heavy on the roof as Lucas walks through the door and sees them…

And the credits roll…
Laney