Courting

what happens

Joe rejects a plea bargain and decides to go to trial. Donna testifies that Ray was physically harming her, and Valerie corroborates this with her eyewitness account of the Palm Springs incident. The Associated Press picks up Brandon's story about the trial for nationwide syndication. Brandon tries to convince Ray to stop hurting Donna and reveal the truth about his fight with Joe. The prosecutor portrays Donna as a liar because she covered for Ray on her medical report. Ray feels guilty; he owns up to the abuse and clears Joe during his testimony. Donna agrees not to prosecute Ray if he remains in therapy. Ray thanks Brandon for setting him straight and decides to go out on tour. Donna's friend Lisa is selected as Rose Queen. Colin babysits for Erin while Kelly and David are at the trial, as Mel and Jackie have gone away for the weekend. Valerie tells Colin that Kelly spent the night with Brandon. Colin refuses to believe Kelly's denial, but their argument is interrupted when Erin fal

who made it

directed

Gilbert M. Shilton

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit
• LLeilani Jones as District Attorney
• Alan Fudge as Abner Stanton
• Charlotte Stewart as Mary Ellen Bradley
• Cameron Bancroft as Joe Bradley
• Emma Caulfield as Susan Keats
• Michael Durrell as John Martin
• Caroline McWilliams as LuAnn Pruit