The scene outside is chaotic as it would appear to be police and fire vehicles
all around the building blocking traffic. 
Along with them are numerous utility vehicles parked haphazardly in the
street in their hurry to get in the building. 
Helena and Samantha were herded like a flock of sheep to one corner of
the building wer everyone else was standing. 
They were a full block away from Helena‘s
hotel when they finally could stop walking. 

“Wow look at all this activity.  This must be serious.” Samantha says to
Helena who now doesn’t look amused.

After standing outside with all the
other people from the building for awhile Samantha suggests that maybe they
could see each other the following night knowing full well that Helena would be in LA.

“Oh I’m sorry my dear I will be out of
town.” Helena
confirms but assures her that she will call Samantha upon her return.  Reluctantly Helena pulls out her cell to call Charles so
he can drive Samantha home.

***

Jack was sitting in court for the
resumption of Tina’s hearing concerning the restraining order against Richard
Cramit.  Jack had asked Tina to be
present today which she was happy to oblige Jack.  Behind her Bette stood beside Norman Swing
who was already seated waiting for court to be called to order.

“I just want this to get over with
already.” Tina whispered to Bette anxious about testifying today.

“Just be your normal wonderful self.  Remember you have the truth on your
side.  No matter what I love you.” Bette
says squeezing Tina’s hand in encouragement.

Across the way Jason sat beside Richard
Cramit surprised that Helena
hadn’t made her appearance yet.  Looking
at his watch it was 8:55;
it wouldn’t really bother Jason if Helena
didn’t make an appearance.  Turning to
his notes Jason noticed the bailiff getting his feet, which could only mean the
judge was on his way. 

Just moments before the bailiff began
to speak the doors to the court open and in struts Helena Peabody.  If Helena
felt stressed it wasn’t apparent in her manner. 
She walked in with all the confidence in the world.  Glancing over to Tina and Bette, to her they
looked huddled together nervous.  This
just made her smile all the more.  Taking
her seat behind Jason and Richard, Helena was the vision of elegant calm.