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news for the period 08.99 - 12.01 8/17/99 August 2000 No
Representation! "If you won't represent me, get out," a very angry Jenkins said when Baldwin explained his agreement with law partner Christine 'the Bug' Williams would not allow his representation. Jenkins accused Baldwin of allowing the Bug to use him as a "doormat" but Baldwin was adamant. January 2001 Lawyer Called Worm, Fears Bodily Harm Newman hurled the assertion after Baldwin let himself into the Newman penthouse apartment to fetch an overnight bag for former Newman wife, Diane Jenkins. When Newman bellowed "What are you doing here" Baldwin became fearful for his life. "Let me remind you that if you do me bodily harm you’ll be faced with a law suit," Baldwin cautioned. "You’re a worm! If I do you bodily harm only your heirs will be around to collect. You’re an intruder in my home," Newman snorted. After being spared his life, Baldwin informed Newman that Diane Jenkins had given birth to a baby boy. Meddling Mother Mary! Mrs. Mary Williams stormed into the cafe, charged Baldwin with ruining her son's marriage and then quickly scurried away. While others in Genoa City have been threatened with law suits for less, Baldwin simply took the verbal abuse instead of telling the meddling mother to get out and stay out of his face. Frustrated her son, detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams and his wife, Christine 'The Bug' Williams haven't produced a much wanted grandchild, Williams blames Baldwin for her son's estrangement from his wife and refuses to make contact with her existing granddaughter. Kill That
Bitch! Summers told Baldwin she didn't want to go into detail but said, "I could kill that bitch" after Jenkins accused her of being an unfit mother. Baldwin assured Summers he's just lending moral support to Jenkins because Victor Newman appears to be bonding with her son. Ironically, Summer quipped, "Knowing Victor it's a wonder he hasn't run her out of town." February 2001 02.14.01 Hong Kong
Calling! In Hong Kong working on a legal case, the Bug called her law partner to request a file folder and to say how well things have been going. Unlike previous phone calls to her husband, the connection to Baldwin was loud and clear prompting some to wonder if Mrs. Williams should write or send email to her husband requesting he switch his long-distance carrier from AT&T to MCI or Sprint. April 2001 Attorney Spotted! Baldwin traveled to the island nation a few days ago for a business meeting with law partner and the detective's estranged spouse, Christine 'Bug' Williams. Last
Names Surface Distraught Woman, It's a
Gas! "I had a pill analyzed. A technician said it was a roofies," the mentally unbalanced McNeil told Michael Baldwin who knew instantly that Rohypnol is the infamous date-rape drug and listened intently as the woman rambled how she obtained the pill from her boyfriend's stash, counted them and is sure none was used. Baldwin turned right around and asked McNeil if she knew whether or not the pills had been used on her. Although she had said no moments earlier, McNeil said, "I’m not sure." When Baldwin inquired what would happen if McNeil were to confront the boyfriend McNeil said, "I’m not sure." As it became obvious the woman was in a highly confused state Baldwin told McNeil it would be dangerous for her to see the boyfriend again. "I decided to start my life over with him. Don’t tell me what to do," McNeil snapped. "You want to send to away. You’re just like all the rest. Do me a favor. Find someone else to help." The deranged woman was last seen inside the low-rent apartment of Carter Mills turning on a gas stove. May 2001 Was Clueless Set Up? From the moment Brana arrived in Genoa City her story of being in fear for her life has been shaky and all credibility went down the drain when Clueless moved Brana to his apartment for safe keeping. Brana has admitted to sources, "I had a job to do" and added she never thought she'd end up having "feelings for Paul." What
Does He Know? At one time Baldwin had Brana by the short hairs. Now that she's repaid the debt, by making Genoa City's equanimous private detective think she's a damsel in distress, Baldwin appears willing to let Brana fade off into the sunset. After a clandestine meeting at Baldwin's office, Brana said her good-byes and fortunately left an expensive piece of jewelry behind. Baldwin scooped up the necklace, learned from his vigilant secretary where Brana was meeting detective Paul Williams and rushed off. Baldwin arrived at the Yve's restaurant just in time to overhear Williams tell Brana to stay in town so that he can finish what has become a "personal mission." Since it might also be the only case he'll ever solve this decade, Williams assured Brana her involvement years ago with an escort service in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, she was only the bookkeeper! July 2001 Torture Chamber! Prestigious law firm out of
order Baldwin got right to work. He began
advising Mrs. Winters how to stick it to her former husband and progressively got so
emotionally worked up he suddenly flip-flopped. What was Winters doing to her son? That
precious little boy? Gosh Mrs. Winters, maybe you should consider working out a
compromise. If the other side doesn't accept maybe you should just forget about keeping
your son away from that man he calls daddy. Look at your son throwing a tantrum. Look into
those big brown eyes. Can't you see what you're doing Mrs. Winters? August 2001 Security
breach blamed on janitor! But on Tuesday, an unidentified janitor breached security by allegedly allowing dizzy Izzy Brana access to the Williams & Baldwin law offices. "How did you get in?" attorney Michael Baldwin asked Brana when he arrived a short time later. "I had a little chat with the janitor," Brana smiled as she went on to explain she had stopped by because of a sudden desire to "kick up my heels." Instead of asking how she knew he was on his way and what she would have done had he never shown up, Baldwin engaged Brana in a short rug cutting which was interrupted by a knock at the door. Detective Paul 'Clueless' Williams bellowed from the hall for Baldwin to open up because he knew Baldwin was inside. But how did Williams know? Did the janitor tell him? If the janitor gave away Baldwin's presence, wouldn't it have also been revealed that a woman had been granted access to Baldwin's office? And, wouldn't Williams have asked for a description of the woman? Baldwin could have ignored the locked door and Clueless would have gone away but in Genoa City even the smartest people do the dumbest things. Opening the door, Baldwin was immediately threatened for having something to do with breaking up the Williams marriage. Warned to stay away or security would be called, Williams threw signed divorce papers at Baldwin and promised, "somehow I'll get even with you." November 2001 No experience needed! Baldwin made it clear during a conversation at the Lodge Restaurant with former brothel employee dizzy Izzy Brana. "I can get you a job almost anywhere," Baldwin said as he urged Brana to get out of town and move on with her meaningless life. Considering she has no education and no previous experience other than a stint at a cheap whorehouse, Brana was concerned Baldwin might be thinking she could become employed as a paralegal. Such a position requires at least two years of college and an associates degree at best. But Baldwin told Brana not to worry. "You don’t have to include your previous occupation on a resume" Baldwin said. If previous occupations are not required on resumes why bother with a resume at all? Baldwin's out of town contacts must be dissimilar to those in Genoa City where all it takes to get a fancy job is a phone call. Blackmail! Claiming the bun has been in her oven for at least a month, Brana told Baldwin that after the baby is born she'll submit to any number of DNA tests to prove paternity. "If you don’t acknowledge this baby is yours I'll go public. I know you don’t want any negative publicity. What will your clients think? And if that’s not enough I’ll bring on my lawyers with the DNA to prove you’re the father of my child in court," Brana threatened. Forgetting that Brana doesn't have a pot to pee in and would be hard-pressed to find a lawyer willing to take her case on contingency, a stunned Baldwin asked, "I thought you were taking care of it?" Referring to an abortion Baldwin assumed would be the natural course of action, Brana said, "It’s against my religion," as if to imply she's some lily white, squeaky clean angel who has never slept with a married woman's husband or worked in a whorehouse or resorted to crime to get what she wants. What Brana wants is a signed statement from Baldwin admitting paternity and agreeing to pay financial support during her pregnancy. Brana was kind enough to add that further financial responsibility will be determined if and when the baby is born. Baldwin has 24-hours to consider signing. If he doesn't, Brana promised he could live to regret it. December 2001 Friday, 12.07.01 Under terms of the agreement, Baldwin will be forced to pay Brana hush-hush money until a paternity test proves or disproves the child is his. Baldwin also thinks that if the DNA testing shows he is not the father Brana will pay back all funds. Why Baldwin agreed to let himself be blackmailed cannot be fathomed. His only concern seems to be that his relationship with Brana not become public knowledge. But the time will come when Brana's pregnancy will become obvious and questions will be asked. In particular, the man suspected of knocking her up, detective Paul Williams, will undoubtedly hook up with Brana again and unless he's a total moron, Williams will want to know why her belly is so big. Baldwin could save himself a lot of time and money by ignoring Brana's demands and letting the chips fall where they may. Friday, 12.28.01 Paul Williams warned Baldwin that if he doesn't keep a promise to provide financial support for former brothel employee dizzy Izzy Brana's as yet unborn baby, a campaign to smear Baldwin's name would be launched. In Clueless' small mind, such a campaign would ruin Baldwin's business and Baldwin might even be run out of town on a rail. Baldwin knows that Clueless' threats in the past have been nothing more than hot air and an attempt to smear his name would have little affect on his business. The question among legal scholars is why Baldwin has never challenged Clueless to follow through on his many threats. Furthermore, if Clueless should attempt to what amounts to nothing more than cheap blackmail, Baldwin should sue Williams for every dime he can get. Such action might shut Williams up for good. Even old-timers in Genoa City agree. Times have changed. The citizenry doesn't care whether Baldwin got a woman pregnant out of wedlock or not. In addition, a DNA test would prove Baldwin isn't the father of Brana's baby. So why does Baldwin take the crap Williams' dishes out? Nobody knows. Perhaps he's vying for Genoa City's Man of the Year.
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