GL Recaps Week of July 11, 2005
Friday, July 15, 2005
Harley relished walking in public while Alan couldn’t. Gus fretted over where Alan has gone. Buzz and Mallet encouraged Harley. Danny bucked up Marina, who was indifferent about taking the police academy exam, yet told Harley about going undercover as her. Gus reluctantly revealed that Alan is “kinda, sorta missing.” Frank was sure the judge would still free Harley. In fact, the judge scolded Jeffrey for the unusual hearing. Jeffrey admitted Alan had escaped, but carried on, with Frank and Alexandra testifying. The judge allowed that while Harley may not have killed anyone, she still escaped from prison — which was a crime itself. Mallet, Gus and Harley fell over each other trying to take responsibility for her escape. Having seen enough of the Three Stooges act, the judge ruled, ordering the conviction overturned, all charges dropped, and Harley freed. Everyone celebrated — well, almost: Buzz was mad at Alex, yet admitted he loves her. Then he walked out on her. Harley rejected Alex’s apology, and admonished her for ruining things with Buzz. Jeffrey told Gus and Frank to catch Alan. Mallet wished Harley and Gus well and they hugged. “Stay happy, dammit,” he told her. “If you ever need me…” then he left. She embraced Gus, but seemed to ponder what might have been. Marina lassoed Mallet into celebrating Harley’s freedom and her passing the police exam. She introduced him to Danny, who asked if his being with Marina could hold back her advancement in the force. Mallet said it will. Danny insisted it wasn’t fair that his rep could hurt Marina, but Mallet said life isn’t fair. Back in the courtroom, Buzz reunited Harley with her kids, and they agreed to celebrate at Company.
Proud Alan awakened on the docks, and assured Leo the bum, “I’m just here to get a little peace and quiet” before tending to “a matter of life and death.” Leo shared donuts from Company and praised the Coopers — much to Alan’s disgust — for helping the homeless. Alan paid Leo to spread word that he left on a bus and fled. Nearby, a bearded man seemed to recognize Alan. He quickly went to the courthouse, where Gus recognized him as “Shorty,” a former snitch. For a pile of 20s Shorty revealed he had a new roommate last night and flashed a newspaper picture of Alan: “He’s your old man, ain’t he?”
Alex assured Coop that Lizzie didn’t take the Spaulding yacht and she was shocked to learn Lizzie left with Sebastian. Sebastian and Lizzie spent the night on the malfunctioning Spaulding jet. She tried to go home, but Sebastian barred her. She overheard him yell at an underling on the phone, warning him to find Alan and tell him Sebastian has something he wants: “something precious and very perishable — his granddaughter!” Lizzie fretted over what to do in the restroom, then called Coop. He told her to be herself and prevent the plane from taking off. She pretended to fear flying, but Sebastian wasn’t buying; he realized she eavesdropped on him. Lizzie insisted on doing yoga before the plane took off or she would puke. With Lizzie in full spoiled-brat mode Sebastian started to lose it. She offered him a partnership scheme to run Spaulding; he insisted he’s a loner. Coop suddenly appeared and immediately started bickering with Lizzie. A fed-up Sebastian gave up and turned her over. “”ou’re freeing her?” Coop asked (pretending he never read The Ransom of Red Chief). That’s right, Sebastian said, pushing her into his arms. “Take off, sport!” Then he called the pilot and said, “Take me the hell off this planet!” Outside Company, Coop told Lizzie those five little words all women long to hear: “I wouldn’t mind kidnapping you.” When he told her Sebastian is a killer, she swooned.
Later, Alan arrived at a strange facility, where a doctor opened a locked door. Inside, Phillip — yes, a very much alive Phillip — greeted him. “Oh, Dad, glad you’re here. C’mon in.”
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